atc bulletin atc welcomes new director of education

ATC BulletinATC Welcomes New Director of Education

We are pleased to announce that DaynaBailen has accepted the position ofDirector of Education for the RabbiGerson South Area Religous School.Ms Bailen is a Jewish educator andcantorial soloist.

Dayna Bailen received her Bachelor ofArts degree at the University at Albanyin Judaic Studies and VocalPerformance. She is currently in herlast year in the Cantor/Educatorprogram at Hebrew college.

Bailen has been teaching in religiousschools for over thirteen years,including experience working withstudents from as young as three toadults. She has worked in a variety ofdifferent communities includingConservative, Reconstructionist, andReform.

Rabbi J said of Ms. Bailen, “She isyoung, bright and enthusiastic. She willbring a new dynamism to the GersonReligious School and our approach.”

“I am excited to be the new EducationDirector, and to create a curriculumwith my colleagues that aids thestudents as they form their relationshipwith Torah, while fostering a love ofJewish culture that is relevant to them,”Bailen said. “I am extremely passionateabout Jewish education and I want toinspire the next generation to share mypassion, and build a strong future forthe larger Jewish community.”

Registration is now open for theupcoming school year. Our religiousschool offers a two-day a weekprogram for youngsters from pre-school age to grade 7, preparing themwith a solid foundation in Jewishhistory, customs, culture, prayer,holidays, and the Hebrew language.Classes begin on Wednesday,September 9, from 3:45-5:45 PM.

Religious School Parents

50% of your childrens’ annualtuition is due by September 1.

In order for a student to beginclasses on September 9,

this must be paid.

Please! No Calls or E-mails regarding ATC on Shabbat or Holidays

Ahavath Torah CongregationAffiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism1179 Central St • Stoughton MA 02072 • www.atorah.orgOffice Hours Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 1:45 PMTelephone 781-344-8733E-mail [email protected]

Rabbi Jonathan Hausman E-mail [email protected]

Rabbi Gerson South Area Religious School 781-344-8755Education Director Dayna Bailen E-mail [email protected]

Executive BoardPresident Lee ElmowitzExecutive Vice-President Arthur MallockVice-President Michael ShainVice-President Myron SmithInterim Treasurer David SteinbergFinancial Secretary Marty ShoreCorresponding Secretary David SteinbergRecording Secretary Paula GaffinAdvisor Fred Sussman

Board Of Directors

Contact ListBrotherhood Adam ChaleBulletin David SteinbergCongregational Ed Maxine Frutkoff Michael ShainEvent Coordination Maxine FrutkoffFinancial Aid Marty ShoreHouse Bob BornsteinJudaica Shop Lynne Rosenbloom Sandy StogelLibrary Madeleine LewisMembership Bob Cohn Linda RudmanPublicity Emily PrigotRitual Norm Gotschalk Leon RudmanSchool Jennifer FreshmanSocial Action Jon BloomSisterhood Madeleine Lewis Cindy SmithScrip Nessa Wilensky Rick Smith Helayne MagierWebmaster David SteinbergYouth Lesley Bornstein Lee Elmowitz

Contact any of the above through the ATC office - 781-344-8733

Harvey Abramowitz Mindi Altman Stacy AndlerDale Appel Arthur Arkanase Peter AsnesSheryl Asnes Millie Berman Jonathan BloomMarcia Boland-Wells Bob Bornstein Lesley BornsteinLeslie Boyle Adam Chale Bob CohnMarlene Elmowitz Jennifer Freshman Maxine FrutkoffDiane Goldberg Ron Gorin Norm GotshalkAlan Jacobson Everett Levenson Madeleine LewisHelayne Magier Neil Nager Deb NotkinEmily Prigot Leon Rudman Linda RudmanDavid Schulze Wendy Schulze Cindy SmithDebbie Springer Cindy Weiner Janet WeinsteinNessa Wilensky

Hello Fellow Congregants,

As we approach RoshHashanah and Yom Kippurour thoughts turn to themeaning of the High HolyDays. To me, they are atime to reflect on the pastyear and look to the yearahead; a time to think aboutfamily, friends, andforgiveness, as we offer upour prayers and hope thatour future will be a positiveone. One thing more I would ask from all of you is tothink about this year at ATC, and how your prayers andsupport, both physically and financially, can go a longway in making ATC a place where positive thingshappen; a place where we all can come together tolaugh, cry and rejoice, sharing our triumphs and oursorrows. I hope to be able to see you at services so wecan celebrate the "Head of The Year" and listen to thesound of the Shofar together.

ATC has come a long way over the last two years and mostof it has been positive. Membership is up, Minyan issupported more than it ever has been and the buildingitself has seen some major refurbishing. Our committeesare all working toward planning new and excitingprogramming for all of us to enjoy. The enthusiasm thatI see from so many of you is exciting and really somethingwe all should be proud of. We need to keep that going.So please keep a look out for future events and especiallyour Friday Night Unplugged and Saturday Morning LiveShabbat services and save the dates.

As your new president, I promise to do everything that Ican do to continue the positive momentum that we haveseen recently. I promise to be honest, open and presentto each and every one of you. The Executive Board iscommitted to making changes where they are needed andwe have already begun doing that. The budget for2015-2016 was done differently. We added new GeneralBoard and Executive Board members. We created andimplemented new policies managed by a new committeeto manage hardship requests for financial aid. We areplanning ahead in our fundraising. Also, we are in theprocess of forming a new Strategic Planning Committeethat will focus on the long term goals of ATC.

President’s Message

Continued on page 16

mailto:[email protected]




33Ahavath Torah CongregationAhavath Torah Congregation

It occurs every year in the Spring.I receive a phone call or an e-mail from a student at a privatehigh school (usually, Catholic) or university who is takinga course in Comparative Religions, asking for permission tovisit our shul some weekday afternoon or Erev Shabbat. Wearrange for such a visit be it a large or small group.Instructors usually accompany a group of students.

My presentation always includes a description of sacreditems used in Jewish worship, a very brief history of theSynagogue in Jewish life, the meaning of Bar/BatMitzvah, the Jewish education we provide for ourchildren, and, if requested, an explanation of the closestJewish holy day. I always find Passover interesting. I willhave each person present sample a piece of matzah. It mayseem strange, but these students always seem to love thatdry cracker; the box and a half is soon gone! We concludethese visits (if on religious school days) with a short lookinto our Hebrew School classrooms so that our guests havesome idea of what it means for an eight year old to readand converse in Hebrew.

We have many groups requesting a visit to our Synagogue.And, numerous have been the people who seek explanationsabout Judaism. I remember the students at Kolbe-CathedralHigh School in Bridgeport declining an invitation becausethey were not allowed to enter a different House of Worship(not so with Fairfield Prep or St. Joseph's High Schools). I amintrigued when I receive requests from individual students ontheir own to visit the shul for educational purposes and tolearn why the Jew practices his faith as he does.

The interest and enthusiasm of these individuals and groupsare very pronounced. They ask good questions and areanxious to know answers. They exhibit an attitude ofawareness about a new path now being paved in the world: apath of deeper understanding along which there would befriendship between persons and brotherhood among peoples.

Thank you letters usually are written as follows. "Rabbi,please accept my deepest thanks and appreciation for thewonderful afternoon/evening in your beautiful Synagogue.It was an experience that we will never forget. Thank youalso for the precious time you donated so lavishly. We willkeep you in our remembrances and prayers. I have thehonor to remain, Yours gratefully, ....."

As Jews, we need this kind of understanding to continue togrow in our world. Whatever we on our part can do topromote it, we should do with all our strength.

As many of you know,ATC will rent space toFaith4Life Church, anaffiliate of Word of FaithInternational ChristianChurch. Word of FaithMinistry is one of the mostpro-Israel and pro-Jewishpeople ministries in theEvangelical pantheon.Indeed, Bishop KeithButler, founder of Word ofFaith is a co-founder ofChristians United for Israeland is unstinting in hissupport without qualification. He and I are also friendly.

These people, indeed many Evangelicals with whom I deal(and I am very careful due to the issue of missionizing andconversionary activities) stand out as the most consistentlysupportive group of Israel and Jews in the US. The need forsupport for Israel and the world Jewish population (only13.5 million), both under great siege, is great. Word ofFaith, Assemblies of God, Apostolics, most Pentacostals,all pre-millenial dispensationalist support is overwhelming,consistent and unconditional. This is contradistinction tothe official positions of almost every Mainline Protestantdenomination today.

Attend any single CUFI Salute to Israel event that suchchurches and organizations (such as CUFI) host/sponsoreach year. Listen to these Pastors speak and talk to themprivately. Make an appointment to meet and speak toPastor Ronald Hopkins. You will be reassured of theirfriendship for no other reason than it is the right thing forthem to do.

Rabbi J

From the Rabbi’s Desk

Lulav and EtrogPurchasesIf you would like to purchase alulav and etrog set for use duringSukkot, please inform Rabbi J nolater than September 11. Cost is$35 for a standard set, $45 for an intermediate set, and $65for a mehudar set. All orders must be prepaid, no exceptions.





44 Ahavath Torah CongregationAhavath Torah Congregation

For all your grocery shopping

use ATC scripIt’s a Mitzvah!

Finishing the basement?

Use ATC scrip ...

It’s a Mitzvah!

Shalom!

The High Holidays will soon be here.We wish you and your loved ones aHappy and Healthy New Year.

Your Sisterhood Board has been busyplanning an exciting year.

Welcome back to all our old membersand a warm welcome to our newmembers. All new ATC members aregiven a free year of Sisterhoodmembership. We hope to see you atour functions!

It was wonderful to see so manywomen at our Tea. There were thirtynew and old members. We enjoyed adelicious meal and a relaxing timewith friends. Thanks to Debbie,Rochelle, Bev, Millie, and Vicki, fortheir help in making this possible.Thanks to Vicky Teichberg for thelovely flyers.

Pink Minyan will be held onThursday, October 15th, at 7:30 PM.Everyone is asked to wear somethingpink to support breast cancer research.Join us afterward for some deliciouspink desserts. Donations to theAmerican Cancer Society would begreatly appreciated.

Paid Up Supper will be held onThursday, October 22nd, at 6:30 PM.Please join us for a delicious dinnerand dessert and some specialentertainment. The only cost is yourpaid-up dues. New members areinvited at no cost.

Our Rosh Chodesh Group meetsmonthly, to celebrate the new month.

This is both a social and educationalgroup. We discuss our Simchas for themonth, say a prayer for those who areill, learn a little about the events of theupcoming month, and then enjoy foodrelevant to the month.

Meetings are held on Wednesdaymornings at 11:30 AM. No knowledgeof Hebrew is needed. The nextmeeting will be held on Wednesday,October 14th. Please join us.

Our Rummage Sale will be held onSunday, October 25th. Please watchfor more details. Plan to donateclothes, jewelry, house items, books,etc. and do some shopping.

It is time to collect dues for this year.You will receive a bill with yourSeptember ATC bill. Dues are $40 forthe year. All money collected is usedto support our Shul and provideprograms. Dues can be left in theSisterhood mailbox in the office.Thank you so much for your support.

Please support our Judaica Shop.Sandy and Lynne have filled theirshelves with many beautiful items.The Judaica Shop is open byappointment and on Sunday whenReligious School is in session. Pleasecheck the display in the lobby to seesome items and remember to visit theJudaica Shop for your Bar and BatMitzvah needs as well as gifts. Pleasecall Sandy Stogel to make anappointment. Sandy is usually at ATCon Tuesday mornings with the SeniorsGroup.

Please contact Bev Barbell topurchase get well, sympathy, andcards for almost any occasion. Themoney collected is used to helpSisterhood provide funds for ATC.

Sisterhood needs your help. Pleasevolunteer to help with our functionsand suggest new ones. We are only asstrong as our membership.

Please contact us with any questionsor suggestions.

Best wishes for the New Year to youand your family.

We hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

Madeleine LewisCindy SmithCo-Presidents

Sisterhood





Rabbi Gerson South Area Religious School NewsFrom the Ed DirectorMy name is Dayna Bailen and I am the new EducationDirector at ATC. I received a BA at the University atAlbany in Judaic Studies and Vocal Performance. I amcurrently in my last year in the Cantor/Educator program atHebrew college.

I am excited to be the new Education Director, and to createa curriculum with my colleagues that aids the students asthey form their relationship with Torah, while fostering alove of Jewish culture that is relevant to them. I amextremely passionate about Jewish education and I want toinspire the next generation to share my passion, and build astrong future for the larger Jewish community.

We have a very exciting year, kicking off on September 9th.Students will be getting to know some new classmates, asthey learn about the mitzvah of celebrating the HighHolidays. Take note that we will be ending religious schoolat 5:00 PM that day, for our Book Sale Meet and Greet.Parents will have the opportunity to socialize and meet theirchildren's teachers. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendance and participation in synagogue services is anessential component to the Rabbi Henry Gerson ReligiousSchool curriculum. In Junior Congregation, students learnimportant prayer skills and synagogue choreography, whichallow them to become active members in the Jewishcommunity. Junior Congregation attendance is required forall religious school students. Dates will include a mix ofFriday evening services, Saturday morning services andselect Holiday services. Please refer to your ReligiousSchool Handbook for specific requirements.

Opportunities include the following dates:

Friday, October 16 (Friday Night Unplugged)Saturday, October 24Saturday, November 14 (Shabbat Morning Live)Friday, December 4 (Friday Night Unplugged)Saturday, January 9Friday, February 5Friday, March 4Saturday, March 19 (Shabbat Morning Live)Saturday, April 2Friday, April 8 (Friday Night Unplugged)Saturday, May 7

B'Shalom,

Dayna BailenEducation [email protected]

Pink MinyanPlease join us for our “PinkMinyan”, on Thursday,October 15th, at 7:30 PM, insupport of Breast CancerAwareness Month.

Please wear something pink and join us for pinkrefreshments after Minyan.

Donations to the American Cancer Society will begratefully accepted.

All checks should be made out directly to the AmericanCancer Society.

Please RSVP so we can have enough food or with anyquestions to Madeleine, [email protected],781-344-3909.

We hope to see you there.

High Holy Day Tickets

May be picked up

Sun 8/30 10am-12pm Tue 9/1 7-9pm Sun 9/6 10am-12pm Tue 9/8 7-9pm





Shabbat Ki TavoFriday September 4

Candle lighting............................................6:54 PM Kabbalat Shabbat.........................................7:30 PM

Saturday September 5 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM Community Selichot (see page 13).............7:15 PM

Wednesday September 9 Religious School begins

Shabbat Shabbat NitzavimFriday September 11


Saturday September 12 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Sunday September 13 Erev Rosh HaShanah Candle lighting............................................6:39 PM Mincha-Maariv............................................6:00 PMMonday September 14 Rosh HaShanah I Tefillah........................................................8:30 AM Tashlich.......................................................6:00 PM Mincha-Maariv............................................6:15 PMTuesday September 15 Rosh HaShanah II Tefillah.........................................................8:30 AM Mincha-Maariv-Havdalah...........................6:15 PM

Shabbat Shuva/VaYelechFriday September 18


Saturday September 19 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Tuesday September 22 Mincha..............................................................6:00 PM

Erev Yom Kippur Candle lighting............................................6:23 PM Kol Nidre.....................................................6:20 PMWednesday September 23 Yom Kippur Tefillah........................................................8:30 AM

Yizkor will be recited following Haftarah Ask the Rabbi..............................................4:00 PM Mincha-Ne'ilah-Maariv...............................5:00 PM

Fast Ends at 7:20 PMCongregational Break Fast to Follow

Shabbat Ha'azinuBar Mitzvah Nick Papigiotis

Friday September 25 Candle lighting............................................6:18 PM Kabbalat Shabbat.........................................7:30 PM

Saturday September 26 Tefillah ........................................................9:30 AM

Sukkot ISunday September 27 Candle lighting..................................................6:13 PMMonday September 28 Tefillah..............................................................9:30 AM Maariv...............................................................7:30 PM

Sukkot II Tuesday September 29 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM Maariv..........................................................7:30 PM

Shabbat Hol HaMoed Sukkot Friday October 2 Candle lighting............................................6:05 PM Shabbat Dinner............................................6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat.........................................7:30 PM

Saturday October 3 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Shemini Atzeret Sunday October 4 Candle lighting............................................6:02 PM

Monday October 5 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Yizkor will be recited

Simchat Torah Monday October 5 Maariv and Parade of Sifrei Torah..............7:00 PM

Tuesday October 6 Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Shabbat BereisheetFriday October 9



September/October Calendar

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of thispage, as of press time. However, after that, as you wellknow, the dates, times and locations sometimes change.Please watch your emails, check the calendar atwww.atorah.org, or call the office for more up-to-dateinformation.


Shabbat NoachFriday October 16

Candle lighting............................................5:42 PM Kabbalat Shabbat (Junior Cong. Credit)......7:30 PM

Friday Night UnpluggedSaturday October 17

Tefillah.........................................................9:30 AM

Shabbat Lech LechaFriday October 23


Saturday October 24 Tefillah (Junior Cong. Credit).....................9:30 AM

Shabbat VayeraFriday October 30



Another Year of Unique ServicesThe Rabbi and Liturgy/Ritual Committee have puttogether a list of dates for the forthcoming Jewish year(October 2015 through June 2016), even though we havenot received any responses to our letter regarding this pastyear's special services. The following are dates for you toput on your calendar:

Friday Night Unplugged October 16, 2015

Saturday Morning Live November 14, 2015

Friday Night Unplugged December 4, 2015

Saturday Morning Live March 19, 2016

Friday Night Unplugged April 8, 2016

Saturday Morning Live May 21, 2016

Saturday Havdalah Service June 11, 2016

Liturgy and Ritual Committee

Mazel TovMichelle and David Kramer, on their son,

Zachary, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Shari and Jonathan Goldstein, on their son,Zachary, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Amy Rothstein, on her daughter, Shayna,becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Larry and Janna Gabel, on the birth of their granddaughter,Eliana Teagan Joyce

Marcia and Paul Schneider, on the birth of their grandson,Barrett Levi Schneider

Debbie and Mark Levine, on the birth of theirgranddaughter, Hannah Brooke Levine

Bill and Linda Selby, on the birth of their granddaughter,Kaitlin Walker

Harvey Abramowitz, on his marriage toEllen Bruder-Moore

Calendar (cont.)


Evelyn Goulston, in memory of HenryGoulston

Alan & Shelly Zelbow, in memory ofSheila Zelbow

Barbara Indeck, in memory of hermother, Lillian Swerdlick

Marcia Boland-Wells, in memory ofGerry Tattlebaum

Nogin Family

Susan Moore

Gladys Berkowitz, in memory ofRonnie Karlsberg

Vera Burtman, in memory ofRose Crane

Lynda Levine, in memory ofVictoria A. Levine

Rochelle Brezner, in memory of Ellie

Ann-Carole Lipshires, in memory ofBarry Koltz

Marvin & Marjorie Rosenstein, inmemory of Laurel Rosenstein

Charles & Barbara Goodman, inmemory of Julius Interest

Evelyn Hoffstein, in memory of hermother

Rick Notkin, in memory of his mother

Marcia Sadow

Beth Ross, in memory of her father,Albert J. Ross

Eliot & Janet Bloom, in memory ofmother

Charles & Barbara Goodman, inmemory of Alice Soolman

Michael & Lesley Shain, in memory ofLinda Tyre, daughter ofMillie Berman

Dedications received afterAugust 15th will be acknowledged

in the next issue.

Yahrzeit Donations


High Holy Days

1. For security reasons, no one will be admitted into the shul unless they have received a ticket in advance. Due to our largemembership and consistent with previous years, we are expecting a large crowd. Therefore, we will have ushers at thefront door who will check your tickets to insure that no strangers are admitted without tickets for all services.

Extra security arrangements have been made with the Stoughton Police Department to ensure that our members andfamilies can enjoy the Holidays with minimal disruption and concern.

2. Doors to the Sanctuary will be closed during Tefillah.

Entrance to the Sanctuary is not permitted during those parts of the service when worshippers are standing (e.g., theAmidah, Kedushah, Shofar Blowing, Ark Openings), as well as during Torah readings, recitation of Haftarah,Rabbi’s sermon and President’s address. Anyone wishing to enter will be asked to stand just inside the door untila proper time can be found to take a seat.

No one will be prohibited from leaving. If the doorway becomes crowded, people will be asked to discretely findseats in the rear of the Sanctuary.

3. All men must wear kippot in the synagogue. Jewish men will be asked to wear a tallit. Women have the option.Please note that synagogue tallitot will be in short supply. If you own your own tallit, you are encouraged to bring it.

Please do not wear a tallit when using the bathrooms.

4. Ushers will have a list of honors. If you have an honor, please contact an usher so that s/he can direct you to theBimah at the proper time.

5. Ushers will ask those standing in the foyer to step away from the Sanctuary doors if there is excessive noise. Pleasebe considerate of those at prayer.

Families with infants and young children attending the adult service are respectfully requested to be considerate ofthe other members of the congregation inside the Sanctuary at prayer.

6. Once the first section of the Sanctuary is filled, the ushers at the door nearest the Bimah will direct people to theother doors for entry.

7. No food, drink, cameras, writing or recording implements, or cell phones are permitted in the Sanctuary. All pagersmust be set to vibration mode and cell phones must be turned off.

8. There will be a full complement of youth activities, on the first day of Rosh HaShanah and on Yom Kippur, in theschool wing under the direction of the Rabbi Gerson South Area Religious School. These activities will begin at10 AM. Check the schedule for the location of your child’s activities, based on age.

We need a few people to help during our youth services. No knowledge of prayer/davening required, just the desire tobe with our students and toddlers. Contact the school office at 781-344-8755. You need only volunteer for one day.

High Holy Day Guidelines


High Holy Day GuidelinesUshers

The purpose of the usher staff is to assist those unfamiliar with synagogue procedures and to provide sufficient guidanceto assure the smooth functioning of the service.

ALL MEDICAL PERSONNEL, please inform an usher that you are present and where you will be sitting.

Logistics

Please enter and exit the Synagogue from the front door only. Use of the side and back doors is limited to emergencysituations only.

As always, seating is on a first come, first served basis. We ask everyone to please keep his or her voice down in thefoyer adjacent to the sanctuary. When leaving the sanctuary, please do so immediately, as to not disrupt those memberswho care to enjoy the remainder of the service.

Parking

Parking is available in the synagogue lot on a very limited basis, and, as always, is first come first served.

Our parking lot attendants try to accommodate those individuals with special needs, however, once again, given the sizeof our lot, we ask those individuals to call our office should special arrangements need to be made.

With the consent of the Stoughton Public Schools, additional parking is available at the High School and West School.Parking on Central Street is extremely limited. The courthouse is available only when court is not in session.

If you choose to park at CVS or Walgreen’s, you do so at your own risk. It is recommended that parking be limited tothe mentioned designated lots and areas.

Please enjoy the High Holy Days at Ahavath Torah Congregation.Your comments and constructive suggestions are always appreciated.


ATC will host Community Selichot on Sept 5.Mincha/Maariv/Havdalah will begin at 7:15 PM, 8:30 -9:15- Hadas Peles from AIPAC's New England Office willgive an AIPAC update on Israel Safety and Security: TheImportance of the Relationship, 9:15 ish - 10 PM -Collation, 10 PM - Selichot. Evening will conclude by 11PM. Participating congregations are ATC, TBA, TBE andTemple Beth Abraham of Canton.

Hadas Peles, AIPAC Area Director, is responsible forAIPAC's political, development, and grassroots work inConnecticut and Rhode Island. In the Greater Hartford area,Hadas develops bi-partisan, pro-Israel political activismthat ensures Israel's safety and security, and a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.

Hadas has a degree in Political Science from the Universityof Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs.Prior to her time at AIPAC, Hadas worked on local, state,and national policy and campaign efforts. She served as apress relations staffer on behalf of the city of Athens,Georgia, and went on to serve as an immigration policyspecialist for the University of Georgia. As a student, Hadasinterned for Congressman Hank Johnson on Capitol Hilland was named to AIPAC's National Council as studentactivist of the year in 2008.

Hadas was born in Israel and moved to the United States asa child. She is fluent in Hebrew and travels to the MiddleEast often.

Community Selichot CondolencesBarbara Sherman, on the loss of her beloved husband,

Steven Sherman

Ellen & Neil Nager, on the loss of her beloved mother,Naomi Feinberg

Millie Berman, on the loss of her beloved daughter,Linda Tyre

Carolyn Selby, Ronald & Lisa, William & Linda, andSteven Selby, on the loss of beloved husband, father,and grandfather, Saul Selby

Jim and Mindi Altman, on the loss of beloved mother andgrandmother, Ruth Altman

Beverly Tattlebaum, Arthur & Tina Mallock, on the loss ofbeloved husband, father, and grandfather,Gerry Tattlebaum

Robert and Elaine Fineman, on the loss of beloved mother,Sylvia Fineman

Elana and Henry Gitter, on the loss of beloved father, andgrandfather, Ariel Distenfeld

Al Gersin, on the loss of beloved daughter-in-law,Sheri Gersin

For all your grocery shopping

use ATC scrip ...

It’s a Mitzvah!

Finishing the basement?

Use ATC scrip ...

It’s a Mitzvah!

Oneg/Kiddush/Seudah ShlisheetSponsorsMichelle and David Kramer, in honor of their son,

Zachary, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Harvey Abramowitz, in honor of his marriage toEllen Bruder-Moore

Sponsorships received after August 15thwill be recognized in the next issue

Get Well Wishes

Michael Weinstein Rick Frederics Bennette Schultz Lillian Goldberg Everett Levenson


Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Evelyn Goulston, in memory of beloved husband,L. Henry Goulston

Betty Wolfe, in memory of Edward WolfeBetty Wolfe, in memory of Dorothy NesmithHilda and David Egel, in loving memory of dear father and

grandfather, Joseph EgelRoz Isaacs and Sheryl Asnes, in memory of beloved

husband and father, Norman IsaacsToby and Paul Barbell, in memory of Solomon GrubertMary Glick, with thanks for your concern and care for

Aunt Celia DrukerDot and Joe Spivack, in memory of beloved mother,

Harriet KayDot and Joe Spivack, in memory of beloved mother,

Bessie HesedDot and Joe Spivack, in memory of beloved father,

Irving SpivackKaren and Elliot Wise, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of

Zoe FlanzerLesley and Michael ShainDiane and Ed Thaler, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of

Zoe FlanzerIrene and Richard Goldman, in memory of beloved

mother, Bessie GoldmanMarilyn and Stephen Monsein, in honor of the Lipsky-

Levy Chapel dedicationAnn-Carol Lipshires, in memory of Mildred LipshiresAnn-Carol Lipshires, in memory of beloved father,

Milton WishThe Radbil Family, in honor of the Shabbat Kiddush

Crew, for the phenomenal Kiddush in honor ofgranddaughter, Lily Rachel's naming

Milton Crane, in memory of beloved mother, Rose CraneLinda and Bill Selby, in honor of the birth of Marcia and

Paul Schneider's grandson, Barrett Levi SchneiderLinda and Bill Selby, in honor of Lyle Smith's graduation

from BU Dental SchoolMarcia and Karl Flanzer, in memory of beloved mother,

Charlotte FlanzerElaine Musmon, in memory of Fannie SingerElaine Musmon, in memory of Harry YoungGary and Michelle Nankin, in memory of beloved mother,

Geraldine Nankin

Diane and Bob Cohn, wishing Rona Baker a speedyrecovery

Diane and Bob Cohn, in honor of the newest Selbygranddaughter, Kaitlin Walker

Rona and Steve Baker, in memory of beloved mother,Phyllis Baker

Rochelle Brezner, in memory of Barnet KraitermanArlene and Mark Grubert, in memory of Sandi GoldmanMarjorie and Herb Rosenthal, in memory of Rose

RosenthalLinda and Leon Rudman, in memory of beloved mother,

Rosaline RudmanFay Woltag, with thanks, and in memory of beloved

brother, Max GilbertSue Korch and family, in memory of beloved father,

Norman BardenMarsha Sadow, in memory of Nathan SadowDot and Joe Spivack, in memory of beloved father,

Solomon HesedBev and Hap Leven, in memory of Norma MarronArlene and Mark Grubert, in memory of Walter GrubertMarlene and Sheldon Cantor, in memory of Pearl IsanukMarci and Richard Rosenthal, in memory of Everett SmithJake Reed, in memory of Hiram ReedBarry Levy, in memory of beloved father, Louis LevyLinda and Bill Selby, in memory of Richard Matloff,

brother-in-law of Diane and Bob CohnLillian Yanoff, in memory of beloved father,

Abraham SchachterBen LofchieRon Shufrin, in memory of beloved mother, Esther, and

with thanks to the CongregationDebbie and Mark Levine, in honor of the naming of our

granddaughter, Hannah Brooke LevineRona and Steve Nager, in memory of Naomi Feinberg,

mother of Ellen NagerMary Jane FlowersLarry PerlmutterSandy and Fred Sussman, in memory of Bernard GreeneDiane and Bob Cohn, in memory of Linda Tyre, daughter

of Millie Berman


In Memory of Saul SelbyBarbara and Sonny ShapiroPaul BergerLesley and Michael ShainSelma EnglerMarilyn WinerJudy SawyerSusan and Gerry GaronShelly and Alan ZelbowHelen LevineSteve and Rona BakerSharon Men's ClubJones and Vining, Inc.Hilda and David EgelArlene and Mark GrubertJanis and Mark NankinBeverly and David BergerSandy and Fred SussmanMarcia and George KostickSandy KoltzDonna and Rich SandlerRoz and Jerry RosenburgDottie and Joe SpivackCarol and Harry SavasMarcia and Karl FlanzerDiane and Bob CohnHelayne Magier

In memory of Gerry TattlebaumBarbi and Dietmar BackerCynthia and Kevin GallagherSusan Fitzgibbon and James MallockGayle and Dennis ShermanStephanie and Michael RosenblumPhyllis and Paul KreitzbergDiane and Bruce KlineLinda and Bill SelbyDiane and Bob CohnCarole and Jack Davis

In Memory of Barry KoltzMerle and Lester LevenbaumBarbara and Sonny ShapiroMarcia and George KostickSharon and Mark LevyThe Rehab Staff of Paragon at South Cove ManorRita and Alan SwartzSelma EnglerMarilyn and Marty FranklinGloria and Jordie KoltzDonna DonovanClaire TrainorMary Bennett and Dan CarterLinda and Leon RudmanLois and Steve Koltz

Lipsky-Levy Chapel FundLesley, Bob, Andy and Dana Bornstein, in memory of

Barry Koltz, father of Amy GriffingLesley, Bob, Andy and Dana Bornstein, in memory of

Sheri GersinLesley, Bob, Andy and Dana Bornstein, in memory of

beloved niece and cousin, Elyse Andrews EnmanLesley, Bob, Andy and Dana Bornstein, in memory of

Saul SelbyBarry Levy

Donations received after August 15th will beacknowledged in the next issue.

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund (cont.)

Mention ATC and 10% of your wine purchase will be donated to ATC!


We have a new Educational Director inDayna Bailen. Dayna will bring new andexciting ideas in leading our school intothe future.

Some of you may not know that we haveentered into a rental agreement withthe Word of Faith InternationalChristian Center. They will be utilizingareas of the building Sundaymornings/afternoons and one nightduring the week which is to bedetermined. In the negotiation processthey have been upstanding partners andhave shown the utmost respect for oursynagogue and our religious beliefsoverall. If you see people in thebuilding that you don't recognize,please be polite and courteous in yourdealings with them. Utilizing thebuilding to its utmost potential issomething we, as your leaders, willcontinue to explore.

In conclusion, thank you to everyonefor their support and understandingthat I am sure will be needed over thenext two years. Let’s not continue torelive the sins of the past. I would liketo celebrate the positives and learnfrom the negatives, to build newfriendships at ATC, and most of all tosecure the future of our shul for manyyears to come!!!

Sincerely,

Lee [email protected]

President’s Message (cont.)

SHARON MEMORIAL PARKis pleased to announce the opening of our

NEW WELCOME CENTER & CHAPEL

Chapel available for indoor funeral servicesPre-need planning / Interfaith sections available

781-828-7216 www.sharonmemorial.com

When you take a trip,

use ATC scrip ...

It’s a Mitzvah!




Arthur ArkaneseBeverly Barbell and Al GersinHelayne Magier and familyThe Teichberg-Weiner family: Ena, Vicky, Gil, Michael, Rachel,and JenniferSue CaseyJoe and Dot SpivackHarry and Carol SavasAlan and Rochelle ShermanLeslie Boyle and Myron SmithMillie Berman and familyMadeleine Lewis and familyCindy and John SmithSandy Stogel and familySue and Ira Korch and familyEmily and Jonathan Prigot and familyAnnette and David Williams and familyBob and Diane CohnDiane Goldberg and familyAnita RubinEvelyn GoulstonJanna and Larry Gabel and familyDebbie, Ed, and Marc SpringerTina and Arthur Mallock and familyJanet and Michael Weinstein and family

Arlene BackmanAnn GinsburgSue OrentPaula and David Gaffin and familyThe Potter familyThe Rosen familyRose and Abraham PalleyJoseph Miller and Charlotte BerensonHoward LevensonMindy Altman and familyMarcia and Ron Wells and familyDeb NotkinMichael and Lesley ShainBob and Lesley BornsteinHospitality Procurement ServicesLinda and Bill Selby and familyAdam and Francie ChaleLee and Marlene Elmowitz and familyNorm and Susan GotshalkDavid and Nancy SteinbergStacy and Howard Andler and familySheryl and Peter Asnes and familyLeon and Linda Rudman and familyVicki and Jerry LemkinMark, Anne and Jason Leppo

GREETINGS FROM

A Call to Minyan – We Need You!

Please do not forget the continuing need of our Minyan.Minyanim are held Sunday at 9 AM, Monday throughThursday at 7:30 PM. Shabbat Services begin at 7:30PM on Friday (unless otherwise indicated) and Saturdaymorning at 9:30 AM.

Please...Help your synagogueby paying your dueson a timely basis.Thanks!




High Holiday Prayer BookDedication FundBarbara Moskovitz, in loving memory of

Daniel Moskovitz

Arthur and Tina Mallock, in loving memory ofWilliam "Bill" Bauman

Leslie Boyle and Myron Smith, in honor of their thirdanniversary

Tina, Arthur, David, and Ben Mallock, in loving memoryof Ethel Carlin

Stacy, Howard, Evan, and Ross Andler, in loving memoryof Eric L. Andler

Stacy, Howard, Evan, and Ross Andler, in loving memoryof Frieda Andler

Benjamin, David, Tina, and Arthur Mallock, in lovingmemory of Gerald Tattlebaum

Stacy and Howard Andler, in loving memory of GeraldTattlebaum

Stacy, Howard, Evan, and Ross Andler, in loving memoryof Barbara "Bobbye" Greene

Tina, Arthur, David, and Benjamin Mallock, in lovingmemory of Saul Selby

Barry and Sandy Sudikoff, in loving memory ofLois Schneiderman Levy

Susan Casey, in loving memory of Louis Koplan

Susan Casey, in loving memory of Stephen Casey

Nogin/Tsanany Family, in loving memory of Lina Nogin

Stacy and Howard Andler, in loving memory ofLinda Tyre

Arthur and Tina Mallock, in loving memory of Linda Tyre

Dedications received after August 15thwill be acknowledged in the next issue

Just to Clarify …High Holiday Prayer Book DetailsThank you to all who have dedicated High Holiday prayerbooks over the past year.

Your ongoing donations have recognized those who areimportant in our lives and your generosity in doing so hashelped support our synagogue. We will continue thisprogram year-round until every new prayer book has beenre-dedicated!

If you dedicated a prayer book before last year's HighHoliday services, those books were specifically set asidefor you to use at last year's services. Those books arenow part of the general High Holiday prayer bookinventory and will be available for anyone to use duringthe holidays. Those books will not be set aside againspecifically for you.

If you dedicated a prayer book any time after last year'sHigh Holiday services, those books are considered newdedications and they will be set aside for you to use atthis year's services. Those books will be located on atable inside the foyer and will be clearly marked withyour name.

As always, we kindly ask that you leave all prayer booksat the synagogue and do not bring them home. Please bereminded that you have purchased a bookplate dedicationand not an actual prayer book to keep. As with alldedicated Siddurim, these books have a loving home inour shul!

Thank you!

Stacy Andler

Get Well WishesMichael Weinstein Rick Frederics

Bennette Schultz Lillian Goldberg Everett Levenson

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com


ATC can earn a donation every time yousearch the Internet and shop online!!!

Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.comand they’ll donate about a penny to ATC each time you search!

Shop at more than 2,400 GoodShop.com merchants including Best Buy, Toys RUs, and others, and a percentage of each purchase will go to ATC!

All you have to do is sign up at either site and choose ATC as your cause!Just make sure you are logged in when you search or shop.

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.GoodSearch.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com

www.Goodshop.com


Honor a birth, birthday, anniversary,graduation, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, weddingor any other special event in someone’s life with a leaf or a stone on our beautifulTree of Life, located in the foyer of our synagogue. It is never too late to honor aspecial event or loved one.

The price of each leaf is $54 (triple Chai) plus a $6.00 handling charge per order.Each leaf permits up to four lines of engraving. The first and fourth lines hold upto 18 characters and the second and third lines up to 26. The cost of engraving is$.35 per character. You may reserve a leaf for only $60 and pay for the engravingat the time of your simcha in the future.

Tree of Life Order Form (Please Save)I wish to permanently inscribe my simcha as follows: (please print)Line 1Line 2Line 3Line 4

Name ________________________________________ Tel No. ___________________________

Total number of characters ___ x $.35 = $______Plus Current cost of leaf 60.00Total amount enclosed $ _____

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO Ahavath Torah Congregationand mail to: Ann-Carol Lipshires, 51 Godfrey Dr, Norton, MA 02766 (508-285-3766).

SAMUEL M. HAUSMANAttorney at Law

Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, and Other Personal InjuryCriminal Defense Business and Employment Law Medical

Malpractice Social Security Disability General Practice

Law Office of Esther C.S. Dezube33 Kingston St., 4th Floor MansfieldBoston, MA 02111 (By Appointment)Phone: 617-451-0531 508-261-8872Fax: 617-451-5462 e:[email protected]

https://www.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/Product/BrandCategoryList


Scrip fundraising is a program that allows families to raise money for ATC. Scrip is just another way to payfor everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.

You purchase gift cards from your scrip-sellers at face value, and we purchase those cards from GreatLakes Scrip Center at a reduced price. We stock many of the popular merchants, and we are happy toorder any others. This way ATC receives an instant rebate. It’s really that simple!

When you use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers, you’re fundraising while you shop. We offer over300 of the country’s biggest brands, including grocery, department stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels,home improvement, and more. Just by using scrip to pay for your normal weekly purchases, you can easilyraise $500 or more per year. It’s time to put your shopping dollars to work!

For a complete list of participating retailers, go tohttps://www.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/Product/BrandCategoryList

Scrip sellers: Nessa Wilensky 781-344-8823Rick Smith (Tanglewood) 781-341-0882Rabbi J at the synagogue 781-344-8733

Helayne (Rel. School & Greenbrook) 781-344-7566Wendy Schulze 781-341-1846 or 781-856-1409

https://www.shopwithscrip.com/Shop/Product/BrandCategoryList


September Yahrzeit CalendarSeptember 1 Abraham "Jack" Cooper Dorothy Levine Sylvia Paskind

September 2 Louis Fine William Kohlberg Max Seltzer Gertrude Opper White Sidney Yanoff

September 3 Bernice Chmara Morris Goldstein Harry L. Simon Dorothy Steinberg

September 4 David Appleberg Solomon Zeidman

September 5 Wayne Finkle Phyllis Goldsmith

September 6 Jean Gould Samuel Granoff Gertrude Litchman Sylvia Zetlan

September 7 Freda Cohen Herbert Cohen Esther Anne Goldman Freda Klein

September 8 Barnat Goodman Rhoda Olans Nathan Stogel Sidney Yosovitz

September 9 Samuel Shain Samuel Soroco

September 10 Leo Graupen Israel Shalit

September 11 David Popper Rebecca Dubinsky Shultz Charles Sibulkin

September 12 George Hamburg Edith Miller Samuel Spivack

September 13 Sadie Borr Ethel Carter Paul Hoffstein Jean Liberfarb Herbert Robinson Ida Snetsky Sylvia Stein S. Lillian Stickler

September 14 Jacob Goldstein Albert Max Alfred "Dick" Rosenberg Sarah Schachter Herbert Waterman Etya Zaika

September 15 Gerald Hartstone Rose Sherman Esther Young

September 16 Nathan B. Green Frank Meyerhoff Irving Nisson Beverly Schneider

September 17 Ida Tolpin Cohen Ida Dorothy Goldman Ida Reinherz Alan Shear

September 18 Sara Teper Gaffin

September 19 Ida Fine Alfred S. Lipshires Bella Lipsky Sylvia Rubenstein

September 20 Rubin Band Samuel Levine Nathan Rudman

September 21 Sophie Gabriel Goldie Nadler Elizabeth Platter

September 22 Edna Connors Eugene Notkin

September 23 Sheila Bader

September 26 Betty Harfield George Hillson Harry "Archie" Kroner Lillian Lehrman Abbott Nager

September 27 David Chefitz Saul Litwack Morton Ruderman

September 28 Dorothy Fruit Morris Goldstein Harry Grubert Susan Shain

September 29 Abraham J. Niers

September 30 Robert Raphel David S. Rosenthal Yefim Segal


October 1 Louis Fisher Dorothy Goldberg

October 2 Harry Frank Jennie Weiderhorn

October 3 Arthur Bloom

October 4 Kimberly Anne Berkovitz Philip Jacobson

October 5 Paul Geller Oscar Hoffstein Florence Perry Mollie Resnick

October 6 Samuel Greene Dora Westerman

October 7 Morris Bornstein Louis Brezner Ivoja Donath Paul Gorin Pauline Pransky

October 8 Irma Lampert Ciccolo Howard J.S. Magier

October 9 Bessie Kaminsky Clara Pearlmutter Gayle Cohen Yassen Milton Zwerdling

October 10 John Adams Record Lillian Sherman

October 11 Myer Grubert Paul Olans

October 12 Elizabeth Lieberman

October 13 Hyman Drukman Aaron Samuel Goldberg Alicia Sarah Goldberg Julia Novoson

October 14 Michael Frank George J. Kay

October 15 Jeanne Kohner Pauline Livingstone James Sandler Esther Weisberg Philip Zelbovitz

October 16 Milton Weinick

October 17 Paul Berkowsky Marilyn Ann Bloom Beverly Manburg Herbert Neitlich

October 18 Hyman Bresner Abraham Fox Pearl Gitter Murray Rosman Simon Wolf

October 19 Milton H. Adleman Vickie Beth Waxman Allan Wolfe

October 20 Minnie Andelman Molly Glicken Sam Heller Nicole "Coley" Levine Hinda Groussman Manevitch Abraham Shufrin Israel Soolman

October 21 Reva Reinstein

October 22 Sara Zelbovitz

October 23 Sumner Williams

October 24 Rose Interest Abraham Max Shultz

October 25 Benjamin Botbol Clara Worobey

October 26 Gary Mirliss Irvin Pinkofsky

October 27 Samuel Dressler Bessie Kassler Sol Rosenthal Enid Seidel

October 28 Iris Sonia Katz Cohen Harry Opper Jacob Asa Stuart

October 29 Lena Brezner Elaine Shear

October 30 Leonard Connors David H. Miller Ruth Robinson Larry Vodkin

October 31 Philip Cantor Deborah Markson Rose Stogel Mary Tutun

October Yahrzeit Calendar

Ahavath Torah Congregation1179 Central StreetStoughton, MA 02072

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT #2STOUGHTON, MA

02072

TIME VALUE

9/5 Selichot9/9 ATC Card Party First Day of Religious School10/2 Shabbat Dinner10/14 Rosh Chodesh Group10/15 Sisterhood Pink Minyan10/16 Friday Night Unplugged10/20 Speaker10/22 Sisterhood Paid-up Supper10/25 Rummage Sale

Board of Directors Meetings: Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 7:30 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:30 PM

atc bulletin atc welcomes new director of education

Documents