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IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY OFFICE, you will have noticed three posters on the wall. My grandmother used them to teach Hebrew 50 years ago, both here at Temple Beth-El and other places she worked. They serve as a reminder that while she was a visionary in her time for Hebrew instruction, we have come a long way. The latest research has dramatically changed the way we teach in the world of Jewish education, particularly Hebrew instruction. I am proud to say that our new approach has been highly successful. At the Rabbi Leslie Yale Gutterman Religious School, the goal of our Hebrew curriculum is for our children to become Shabbat literate. We strive to have our students excited about and engaged in their Hebrew studies. We want our students to see Hebrew as a living language and provide them with a solid foundation in reading and decoding. Our hope is that they become comfortable enough in the language to participate in Jewish prayer and Jewish life.We accomplishs this through multiple layers of learning which start in PreK and continue throughout their entire student journey.Hebrew through Movement is a program that allows students to learn Hebrew by hearing and responding to commands. It introduces the language in a playful and meaningful way, creating an aural foundation and positive connection to Hebrew. Students in PreK to Grade 4 have Hebrew through Movement for 15 minutes every Sunday.Jewish life vocabulary teaches our students key words and phrases like shalom, mazel tov, tikkun olam and more. This allows our students to connect Hebrew to Jewish values. Students hear these words in their classrooms each week.Tefilah (prayer service) offers students an opportunity to build community while learning the prayers meaningfully. Our students meet in age appropriate cohorts (PreK-Grade 3, Grades 4-7 and Grades 8-10) most Sundays, and periodically together at All School Tefilah. The best way to learn is participation with support of clergy, songleaders and peers.K’tantan Shabbat allows our youngest congregants to experience Hebrew in an age-appropriate experiential Shabbat.Family Shabbat allows students in PreK-Grade 6 to lead Shabbat for the congregation on a Friday night. Each grade prepares with clergy and songleaders to express how they interpret different prayers, in addition to leading us in the Kabbalat Shabbat service.Kabbalat Siddur is a ceremony we hold for our 4th grade students when they receive their own personal siddur. This consecrates the beginning of their studies in our Small Group Hebrew program that will take them through their B’nei Mitzvah.Small Group Hebrew allows students starting in Grade 4 to meet weekly in groups no larger than five students for an hour to master the alef bet, decode Hebrew words and learn the prayers that will allow them to lead us in worship in celebration of them becoming b’nei mitzvah. B’nei Mitzvah Preparation begins in earnest approximately one year before a student’s celebration. They migrate into a special Small Group Hebrew session with our clergy and with b’nei mitzvah tutors where they continue to polish their prayers, learn Torah trope and prepare a d’var Torah.In the three years since we started teaching Hebrew this way, we have seen a major improvement in our students’ confidence, peer support and overall love of learning Hebrew. I look forward to collaborating and exchanging ideas with my colleagues across the country to insure the best practices for our continued progress.
RLYG RELIGIOUS SCHOOLBy Rachel Mersky Woda, Director of Youth & Family Engagement
THE SHOFARJanuary/February 2020 Tevet/Shevat/Adar
TEMPLE BETH-EL Congregation Sons of Israel and DavidChartered 1854
Worship 3Tu B’Shevat 4Community Seder 5Sisterhood 6-7Brotherhood 8-9Celebrating Hanukkah 10-11
Development 12Braude Library 12Upcoming Events 13-24Donations 25-28B’nei Mitzvah 29In Our Family 30
IN THIS ISSUERabbi Howard Voss-Altman: The Outreach Project 2
March 95:30 PM K’tantan Purim Party6:30 PM Community-Wide Costume Parade6:45 PM Megillah Reading
FOLLOWED BY THE PURIM SPIEL
THE TEMPLE BETH-EL SHOFAR IS DEDICATED BY THE CHASE FAMILY FOUNDATION
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a n d t h at i n Pro v i d en ce , Wo o ns o c k et a n d Cen t r a l Fa l l s , 3 6 % o f t h e c h i l d ren l i v e i n p o v er t y. Th e re cen t a n n o u n cem en t o f p ro p o s e d c u t s to t h e f e d er a l f o o d s t a m p p ro g r a m (S NA P) m ay l e av e 11 , 000 p e o p l e i n R h o d e Is l a n d (h a l f o f t h em c h i l d ren) w i t h o u t e s s en t i a l f u n d s f o r f o o d a s s i s t a n ce. Th e s e s t at i s t i c s rem i n d us t h at , h ere i n R h o d e Is l a n d , o u r co m p a s s i o n a n d o u r d e e d s a re n e e d e d m o re t h a n e v er.We c a n h e l p en d c h i l d h o o d h u n g er i n m a ny d i f f eren t w ay s. We c a n b e co m e i nv o l v e d w i t h S J I a n d r a i s e o u r co l l e c t i v e v o i ce s to i m p a c t o u r s t ate’s l e g i s l at i v e p o l i c i e s . We c a n d o n ate f o o d to l o c a l s er v i ce p ro v i d er s l i k e t h e Ko s h er Fo o d Pa n t r y o r t h e R h o d e Is l a n d Co m m u n i t y Fo o d B a n k . A n d t h ro u g h o u t t h e w i n ter a n d sp r i n g , we c a n r a i s e m o n e y f o r, a n d t h en p a r t i c i p ate i n, o u r a n n u a l O u t re a c h Pro g r a m, w h i c h w i l l b e h e l d o n Su n d ay m o r n i n g , Ap r i l 2 6 t h. Pl e a s e rem em b er t h at e a c h n u t r i t i o us m e a l – re a d y f o r b o i l i n g – co s t s o n l y 2 5 cen t s . Fo r o u r f i r s t O u t re a c h Pro g r a m i n 2 01 8 , t h a n k s to y o u r g en ero s i t y, we r a i s e d $ 7, 5 00 a n d p a c k e d 30 , 000 m e a l s . A n d i n 2 019 , we b l e w b y t h at n u m b er, r a i s e d $ 10 , 000 , a n d p a c k e d m o re t h a n 40 , 000 m e a l s ! Th i s y e a r, a s we b e g i n a n e w d e c a d e w i t h o p t i m i sm a n d h o p e , l et’s n o t b e co n ten t w i t h 40 , 000 m e a l s . If y o u h av e a c h i l d (o r c h i l d ren) w h o p a r t i c i p ate d i n l a s t y e a r ’s O u t re a c h Pro g r a m, t h en we h o p e y o u’l l m a k e a d o n at i o n a n d p a r t i c i p ate i n t h i s y e a r ’s p ro g r a m. If y o u p a r t i c i p ate d i n l a s t y e a r ’s p ro g r a m, a n d k n o w h o w m e a n i n g f u l i t w a s (a n d h o w m u c h f u n y o u h a d ) , we h o p e y o u’l l co n t r i b u te e v en m o re t h i s y e a r. R em em b er, e v er y $ 2 5 d o n at i o n en a b l e s us to p a c k 100 m e a l s . A n d i f y o u a re s o m o v e d , d o n’t s to p at $ 2 5 . Fo r e v er y d o l l a r we r a i s e , we w i l l b e p a c k i n g f o u r m o re m e a l s ! In a d d i t i o n, a l l o f t h e m o n e y co l l e c te d f o r t ze d a k a h i n t h e w i n ter a n d sp r i n g o f R e l i g i o us S c h o o l w i l l b e d o n ate d to t h e O u t re a c h Pro g r a m. Pl e a s e j o i n us o n Su n d ay m o r n i n g , Ap r i l 2 6 t h f o r t h e p a c k i n g o f t h e m e a l s . Co m e a n d j o i n o u r R LYG R S s t u d en t s , f ro m a g e t h re e to 1 8 , i n t h e m i t z v a h o f t ze d a k a h. Jo i n o u r p a ren t s i n t h e m i t z v a h o f t i k k u n o l a m. A n d j o i n o u r c l er g y, s t a f f, te a c h er s , co m m u n i t y m em b er s a n d h e a r t-w a r m i n g v o l u n te er s i n t h e m i t z v a h o f g em i l u t c h a s i d i m (a c t s o f l o v i n g k i n d n e s s) . O n ce a g a i n, i t p ro m i s e s to b e a d ay o f b o t h l e a r n i n g a n d s us ten a n ce.
We’l l s e e y o u t h ere !
Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman THE OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE MITZVAH OF FEEDING THE HUNGRY
פרשת ויגשPARASHAT VAYIGASHTorah: Genesis 44:18 - 47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15 - 37:28Friday, January 3 7:00 pm Shabbat Service Saturday, January 4 9:00 am Torah Study
פרשת ויחיPARASHAT VAYECHITorah: Genesis 47:28 - 50:26 Haftarah: I Kings 2:1 - 2:12 Friday, January 10 5:30Pm K’Tantan Shabbat and Dinner A worship service and Shabbat dinner especially designed for families with very young children. Songs, games and crafts to learn all about Shabbat.7:00 pm Shabbat ServiceSaturday, January 11 9:00 am Torah Study10:30 am Sisterhood Shabbat with PROVTY in honor of WRJ Regional Meeting
פרשת שמותPARASHAT SHEMOTTorah: Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6 - 28:13; 29:22 - 29:23 Friday, January 17 6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres 7:00pm Shabbat Hallelu Abundant and filling hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 PM followed by an uplifting musical Shabbat featuring our Temple Beth-El musicians and a short d’var Torah.Saturday, January 18 9:00 am Torah Study
פרשת ואראPARASHAT VAERATorah: Exodus 6:2 - 9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21Friday, January 24 7:00 pm Shabbat Service Saturday, January 25 9:00 am Torah Study
פרשת באPARASHAT BOTorah: Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13 - 46:28Friday, January 31 6:00 pm Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00 pm Family Shabbat Service Led by the RLYGRS Grade 4 students. Saturday, February 1 9:00 am Torah Study
פרשת בשלחPARASHAT BESHALACHTorah: Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31Friday, February 7 7:00 Pm Shabbat Shira ServiceSaturday, February 8 9:00 am Torah Study
פרשת יתרוPARASHAT YITROTorah: Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1- 7:6; 9:5 - 9:6Friday, February 14 7:00pm Shabbat Service Oneg sponsored by Tina Rizack and Christopher Langlois in honor of their son, Holden, becoming a Bar MitzvahSaturday, February 15 9:00 am Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Holden Langlois, son of Tina Rizack and Christopher Langlois5:30Pm K’Tantan Havdalah with Rock-a-Baby sponsored by Sisterhood
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פרשת משפטיםPARASHAT MISHPATIMTorah: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18 Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 12:17 Friday, February 21 6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres 7:00pm Shabbat Hallelu Abundant and filling hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 PM followed by an uplifting musical Shabbat featuring our Temple Beth-El musicians and a short d’var Torah.Oneg sponsored by Ruth Ben-Artzi and Andrew Lund in honor of their son, Tomer, becoming a Bar MitzvahSaturday, February 22 9:00 am Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Tomer Ben-Artzi Lund, son of Ruth Ben-Artizi and Andrew Lund
פרשת תרומהPARASHAT TERUMAHTorah: Exodus 25:1 - 27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 - 6:13 Friday, February 28 7:00 Pm Shabbat Service Oneg sponsored by Kristin and David Rosler in honor of their son, Eli, becoming a Bar MitzvahSaturday, February 29 9:00 am Torah Study 10:30am Bar Mitzvah of Eli Rosler, son of Kristin and David Rosler
פרשת תצוהPARASHAT TETZAVEHTorah: Exodus 27:20 - 30:10 Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 15:34 Friday, March 6 7:00 Pm Shabbat ServiceSaturday, March 7 9:00 am Torah Study
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Temple Beth-El Community Seder
Thursday, April 9, 20206:00 PMConducted by
Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman&
Cantor Judith Seplowin
RSVP with payment by April 1 adults $36
children 10 & under $18RSVP on line at www.temple-beth-el.org
or call 401.331.6070Temple Beth-El
70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
We provide:Seder plate,
dinnerand
community
You provide:dessert to share on a disposable
plate and friends, family and neighbors.
Food is Kosher Style. Please label any dessert containing nuts!
TU B’SHEVAT Trees and Judaism
TU B’SHEVAT, once a very minor observance, has become a important celebration in the Jewish calendar. Today, the holiday is celebrated with its own seder, the most positive expression of celebration in the Jewish lexicon.
Tu B’Shevat literally means the fifteenth day of Shevat. It is not mentioned in the Torah, yet where the Talmud describes it as “the new year of the trees,” it mandates no rituals, no blessings and no synagogue observance.
Historically, Tu B’Shevat was a way of maintaining a connection with the land of Israel - a hot, arid place where trees are the essence of life, providing food, shade and water. In Israel, during the month of Shevat, the winter rains end and the first signs of spring appear, renewing the trees. The only observance of Tu B’Shevat among Askenazi Jews was the eating of fruits, especially those grown in Israel.
Beginning in the 1970s, American Jews rediscovered the Tu B’Shevat seder, which originated in the 16th century. Modeled after the Pesach seder, it featured four cups of wine and much eating of fruit, along with singing and praying.
The modern focus for Tu B’Shevat has broadened to include the relationships between people and the natural world. In Jewish tradition, the primary symbol of this relationship is the tree. The Torah itself is called a tree of life and the rollers around which the scrolls are wrapped are also called trees of life, atzei hayim.
The planting of trees was seen as a holy activity. According to Rabbi Yohonan ben Zakkai, if you are holding a seedling in your hand and someone says, “Look, here comes the Messiah!” you should first plant the seedling, then go see the Messiah. The Torah forbids the cutting down of an enemy’s fruit trees in times of war, even if trees are needed to siege a city.
The ancient Jewish reverence of trees combined with and the modern concern for our world’s forests and other natural resources gives us new opportunities for the observance of Tu B’Shevat.
ROSH HODESH SHEVAT Rosh Hodesh Shevat is Monday, January 27. Shevat is the month when the very first trees in the State of Israel begin to bud and bloom; a reminder of the rebirth and beauty of the land, and our responsibility as God’s partners to care for and appreciate it. The holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat (when the moon is full) reminds us of this sacred obligation and gives us the opportunity to plant seeds and trees that will grow here and in Israel.
ROSH HODESH ADAR Rosh Hodesh Adar is Tuesday, February 25. Look for the new moon Monday night. In Adar we celebrate Purim, a time when storytelling, costumes, sweet treats, special drinks and general frivolity help reveal the blessings hidden in the world around us. Our tradition teaches, “when the month of Adar begins, we increase our joy.” This new month is an opportunity to uncover and increase the blessings of hope and happiness, love and laughter in our lives and in the world through our words and actions.
MAZAL TOV TO ELAINE SANDY
Congratulations to Elaine Sandy on her winning entry in the URJ Biennial photo contest!
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SISTERHOOD
SISTERHOOD NEWSHAPPY, HE ALTHY NEW YE AR from Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood!
We look forward to many events celebrating friendship, spirituality, community service and social action. Plus, we offer a big thank you to Marcy Cohen and committee who organized a fun afternoon of games and schmoozing at our recent Membership Board Game Party!
Please help us greet Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) Northeast Area leaders at our Sisterhood Shabbat on Saturday, January 11, which is followed by a luncheon and discussion about current hot topics led by Rabbi Gavi Ruit. Her recent book, “The Story of Dinah: Rape and Rape Myth in Jewish Tradition,” has been praised in both rabbinic and academic circles. All TBE congregants are welcome to join us. Registration is required for the luncheon. See below.
In March, we’ll host a panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Sarah Mack, Women in the Rabbinate: A Local Perspective, and our biennial Women’s Seder, which are both open to the greater Rhode Island community. More details about the panel discussion are below, and a full-page flier about the seder is elsewhere in this Shofar.
Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El welcomes new members all year!
Become an active member of our group or participate as a silent partner.
Your new ideas are always welcome.
Follow us on Facebook at (The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El) for photos and news of events.
In Sisterhood,
Elaine Sandy, President
DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday and Sunday, January 11 and 12: Women of Reform Judaism Northeast District Area Days. Saturday’s events include: 9:00 AM Torah Study; 10:30 AM Sisterhood Shabbat service, which will include readings by members of the PROVTY youth group; 12:30 PM luncheon; and 1:30 PM talk by Rabbi Gavi Ruit, entitled “Transforming the Culture of Our Congregations and the World in the #MeToo Age.” Advance registration is required by January 6 and may be done online here: https://wrj.org/sites/default/files/wrj/northeast/ri-area-event_jan11_signup.pdf
Wednesday, January 15: This is the final day to place orders for the 2020 mah jongg card from Sisterhood! Cards cost $8 for standard size and $9 for large size. They’re delivered directly to the address you provide. To place your order, please contact Marcy Cohen: [email protected] or (401) 497-3977.Monday, February 3: Sisterhood Reading Circle will discuss “The Family Tabor,” by Cherise Wolas. Call the Temple at (401) 331-6070 to RSVP and to learn the meeting location for this month’s Reading Circle.Saturday, February 15, 5:30 pm: Family Event. Celebrate PJ Havdalah as Sisterhood brings you a Rock-a-Baby concert. This trio of talented musicians creates interactive musical fun for young families. Shake those shakers and those winter blues away! Please contact Jenn at the Temple office, [email protected], so ample food may be ordered.Sunday, March 1, 1:00 pm: “Women in the Rabbinate: A Local Perspective”. This panel discussion, moderated by Rabbi Sarah Mack, includes Rabba Avital Engelberg, who is currently serving as Rabbanit at Congregation Beth Shalom in Providence. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to ask questions and support our rabbinical sisters! The panel is free for Sisterhood members and $5 for non-members. For more details, please contact Marcy Cohen: [email protected]; (401) 497-3977.Monday, March 2, 7:00 pm: Lilith Salon. Please join our lively Sisterhood discussion group on topics of Jewish feminist interest as we delve into the winter issue of Lilith magazine. Contact Cheryl Greenfield, [email protected], for information about subscribing to Lilith and to RSVP for the meeting and to find out its location.Thursday, March 5, 6:30 pm: Hamantaschen Bake. Join us with your premade dough and a rolling pin to enjoy the camaraderie of cooking together for your family, Temple staff and seniors in residential care.Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 pm: Women’s Community Seder. More details are elsewhere in this Shofar. Please note the RSVP due date and changes to the registration form that allow open seating for individuals and reserved seating for whole tables. Led by our clergy, this multi-generational Seder is open to women of any religious affiliation. Catering Gourmet will provide a delicious vegetarian meal. The cost includes a charitable donation. Please talk to your friends about joining us at this wonderful evening of praying, singing, dancing, learning, dining and building friend-ships. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jenn at the Temple office: [email protected].
Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El WWoommeenn’’ss CCoommmmuunniittyy SSeeddeerr
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI
WWomen of all faiths and girls 8 years and older…
Please join us for a festive Passover Seder, filled with singing and dancing, and other traditions. Bring an object of significance (actual or photograph) to share a life story with those seated at your table. A catered Kosher-style vegetarian dinner will be served along with a medley of ceremonial dips.
Reservations by mail to TBE or call (401) 331-6070 Questions to Debbie Gordon at (202) 957-8849 or email: [email protected]
The cost of the Seder is $36 per person for an open, unreserved seat. A table of 8 seats may be reserved for $360.
The Women’s Seder will donate a portion of our proceeds to Resources for Human Development-RI, a non-profit that enhances the lives of those with developmental disabilities through the arts.
For more information: www.RHDRI.org
Please make your check payable to: “The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El” Mail the bottom half of this form with your check to:
Temple Beth-El Women’s Seder, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
Women’s Community Seder 2020 Name of Person Making Reservation:
Phone number: Email address: Reservation Type:
____ Unreserved Seat(s)@ $36 each ____ Reserved Table(s)of 8 seats@$360 each
List Names of all Persons in this Reservation (use back side for more space):
Number of people for each beverage: ____ Wine ____ Grape Juice
Dietary restrictions and food allergies:
Number of children hunting for afikomen : ____
I would like to top-up my contribution to help Sisterhood assist the above charity and provide financial assistance to Seder guests in the amount of: $_______________
* Financial assistance available upon request
by Lisa Guarino
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BROTHERHOOD
BROTHERHOOD OFF TO A STRONG START TO 2019-2020• Your Brotherhood was proud to receive the first MRJ (Men of
Reform Judaism) annual Stuart Aaronson Award for Best Program for our Men’s Seder Hagaddah
• In September, Providence Police Chief Clements shared his security expertise during our Stuart Aaronson Memorial Breakfast
• In October, more than 50 Temple members enjoyed the live interactive Murder Mystery Dinner “Killing Hamilton” with special cast appearances by our very own Rabbi Howard and Rabbi Sarah all feasting on Katz deli items
• In November, Brotherhood joined Sisterhood to prepare a home-made chicken dinner for families staying at Ronald McDonald House
• Continuing into December and every Sunday during religious school, parents, students, teachers, clergy, and visiting guests enjoy our re-vamped Bagel Café atmosphere, menu, bistro-style tables, soft comfy chairs, quiet room for working and a few surprises coming in 2020.
UPCOMING EVENTS:Sunday, January 26, 8:45 AM: Annual Harvey Michaels Memorial Breakfast
WJAR - TV 10’s political reporter, Bill Rappleye, will honor Harvey’s love of politics by speaking on: “How to determine REAL NEWS from FAKE NEWS.”
Thursday, February 13, 6:00 PM: Brotherhood Membership Appreciation Dinner Event.
Whether you are a new Temple member, a new Brotherhood member, a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum member, a very active committee chair or participant, a retired member, an officer or simply a contented non-active member, you are all welcome to this no-charge event starring Rabbi Howard and President Rob Stolzman, and co-starring local comedian, Frank O’Donnell. We will be serving up a Brotherhood-prepared culinary delight (did someone say “brisket”), communications, camaraderie and comedy.
Sunday, March 29, 8:45 AM: Annual Herbert Wagner Memorial Breakfast
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details.
Thursday, April 2, 6:00 PM: Annual Brotherhood Passover Seder
Mark your calendars and tell your friends - stay tuned for details.
Sunday, April 26, 3:00 PM: Annual Bowling Friendraising Event
Stay tuned as we roll out the details of this fun fund-raising event, including lunch and prizes. Challenge the Rabbi Howard “strike force” and help underwrite Brotherhood philanthropic efforts and offset event security costs with prestigious bowling alley signage.
Saturday, May 30, 6:00 PM: 97th Annual Charles Lindenbaum Person of the Year Award Ceremony
We have formed our sub-committee to select the recipient for the 2020 award and have also begun the process to provide college scholarships to three eligible Religious School 12th graders at this event.
As you can see, there is a lot going on all year long with your Brotherhood. If you are interested, please contact our President Elliott Pritikin ([email protected]) or Activities Vice President Barry Schiff ([email protected]).
Brotherhood Murder Mystery October 2019 Brotherhood Stuart Aaronson
BreakfastSeptember 2019
Ronald McDonald HouseNovember 2019
Brotherhood "Paid-Up" Member Get Together(Free to all Brotherhood Members) *If you are not currently a member, come join us!
February 13, 20206:00-9:00 PMEntertainment:
Comedian Frank O’DonnellSumptuous dinner prepared by Brotherhood's � nest chefsObjective: To have fun and get together with your Temple Brothers
RSVP: Temple O� ce 401-331-6070 or www.temple-beth-el.org
RSVP by February 10
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!
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Our December 8 Hanukkah Celebration with Bill Harley was a smashing success!
View the complete photo gallery at https://www.temple-beth-el.org/photo_gallery.
CELEBRATING HANUKKAH
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DEVELOPMENT ARTICLE
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPECIAL HISTORIC PLACE of Temple Beth-El in our families’ lives and in the life of our community, the Board of Directors established The Temple Beth-El Legacy Society about 10 years ago. For the past 165 years, our Temple has passed on Jewish values from generation to generation. How moving to see confirmands enter the sanctuary. How meaningful to witness the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of a child whose parents were married in Temple Beth-El. How significant for a grandchild to pay honor to a beloved grandparent at a time of grief. How energizing to gather as long-time Beth-Elder friends and view the next generation in our holiday festivities, religious school, youth groups and youth choir. We are truly a multi-gener-ational congregation with a strong and meaningful legacy.
The Temple Beth-El Legacy Society will perpetuate this chain of tradition. Please consider becoming a member by planning a gift to the Temple that will secure Beth-El for future generations in perpetuity. Only with your help will the future of our Temple be secure.
When you name Temple Beth-El as a beneficiary in your will, you become a member of The Temple Beth-El Legacy Society. If you have already made provisions for Temple Beth-El in your estate plan, please let us know so you can be included in the The Temple Beth-El Legacy Society.
If you have any questions about The Temple Beth-El Legacy Society, please contact Development Director Ruby Shalansky, (401-331-6070 x 110 or [email protected])..
THE BETH-EL LEGACY SOCIETY
UPCOMING EVENTSDEVELOPMENTWomenofReformJudaism
NortheastDistrict
Massachuse6s/RhodeIslandAreaEvent
TransformingtheCultureofOurCongregaAons
andtheWorldinthe#MeTooAge
Saturday,January11,2020TempleBeth-El
70OrchardAvenue,Providence,RILearnwithRabbiGaviRuit
RabbiGaviS.RuitwasordainedbyHebrewUnionCollege-LAin2015.Priortoenteringtherabbinate,RabbiRuitworkedasadevelopmentalspecialistwithtroubledchildrenandteens,andherpsychologybackgroundconNnuestoaddtexturetoherrabbinate.MuchofRabbiRuit’swriNngandteachingfocusesonJewishethics–includingsexualethics.Herrecentbook,TheStoryofDinah:RapeandRapeMythinJewishTradi7on,hasbeenpraisedinbothrabbinicandacademiccircles.
Discussiontopicsinclude:
▪ HiddenSexism–HowtoidenNfyitinoursynagoguesandhowtoaddressit
▪ GenderandthePulpit–Issuesofconcernforfemalerabbisandhowwecanleveltheplayingfield
▪ PastoralResponsivenessand#MeToo–Whatweshouldexpectfromourclergytohelpensureanempoweredculture
▪ BuildingEmpoweredCommuniAes–HowclergyandlayleadershipcanworkinpartnershiptomakethetemplehomeamodelforabeVerworld
ScheduleofEvents: 9:00–10:00AM TorahStudy10:30AM–Noon ShabbatMorningServicesNoon–12:30PM AreaEventRegistraNonandSchmooze12:30–12:45PM GreeNngsfromWRJ-NEDistrictPresidentTrinaNovak
LunchandTableTalksSpeaker:RabbiGaviRuit
12:45–1:30 PM1:30–2:30 PM2:30–3:00 PM DessertandWrap-Up
Pre-registraAonisrequired–RegistraAonformsmustbereceivedbyMONDAY,JANUARY6,2020ThiseventissubsidizedbytheWRJNortheastDistrict
THANKS TO GENEROUS DONATIONS from the Winkler Children’s Library Fund and Temple Beth-El Sisterhood, the Children’s Reading Room in the Braude Library opened this autumn. With his creative eye and careful direction, Temple Beth-El’s Building Manager George Hetu oversaw the renovation of an unused office into a beautiful and welcoming space. He and his team removed an unused desk, file cabinets and shelving that had once blocked windows. They built child-sized benches and acces-sible shelving for books and installed new carpeting. Thanks to handiwork, the sunny and spacious Children’s Reading Room provides Religious School students and teachers to read together during Religious School and welcomes families browsing for books to check out and read at home. Please stop by on a Sunday or whenever Temple Beth-El is open to see the Children’s Reading Room; it’s a wonderfully welcoming space for the young and the young-at-heart.
WILLIAM BRAUDE LIBRARY CHILDREN’S READING ROOM
BRAUDE LIBRARY NEWS
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January 17, 2020February 21, 2020
March 20, 2020April 17, 2020May 8, 2020 -
87th High School GraduationRefreshments sponsored by the Benefactors Fund
Music partially funded by the Leonard C. Mandell Music Fund
Temple Beth-El Shabbat Hallelu
Experience the joy of Shabbat with Cantor Judy Seplowin and
the Hallelu Band as we open the doors to worship through musical presentation and congregational
singing. Light refreshments and sangria
served at 6:30 PM Service at 7:00 PM
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K’TANTAN is a wonderful way
to celebrate Shabbat and Holidays
with children aged birth - 5.We gather for
joyful singing and community dinner.
All are welcome!
Friday, January 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM -
Sisterhood Family Event with Rock-a-Baby Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM-
Purim Party & SpielFriday, April 24, 2020 at 5:30 PM Friday, May 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Location: Temple Beth-El, Silverstein Meeting Hall
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VOTE REFORM#VoteReformWZC
DO YOU BELIEVE THE REFORM MOVEMENT
SHOULD HAVE A STRONGER PRESENCE INN ISRAEL?
IF SO, WE'D LOVE YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN THE
WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION!
The World Zionist Congress Elections are coming soon, and your vote is critical to maintaining a large Reform presence in Israel and the United States!
Your vote is the only democratic opportunity you have to influence Israeli society as we continue our efforts towards equality, pluralism and tolerance.
Voting takes place online starting January 21, 2020 to March 11, 2020 and will take less than 90 seconds
to participate. If you’re 18+ and identify as Jewish, we hope we can count on you to vote Reform.
Intrigued? Visit the ARZA website to learn more: ARZA.org
Family ShabbatPlease join us for a very special
Family Shabbat Dinner and Worship Service led by our RLYGRS fourth-grade students.
Friday, January 31, 2020 6:00�PM dinner
in the Silverstein Meeting Hall7:00�PM service
in the Fain Sanctuary
To sign-up online go to:https://www.temple-beth-el.org/event/ family-shabbat.html
Donations welcome.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SPONSORING AN ONEG? What a lovely way to mark a happy event or milestone commemoration! Contact Judy Moseley, [email protected] or 401-331-6070
UPCOMING EVENTS
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JeopardyGame Night
February 1, 20207:00 PM
Please join us, join a table or become part of a team
and learn a few interesting things!!!MMCC:: RRaabbbbii HHoowwaarrdd VVoossss--AAllttmmaann
Tickets: $15.00 per person(pro� ts to go to Childhood Hunger)
To Register: call 401-331-6070 or go to: https://www.temple-beth-el.org/event/lgbtq-jewish-jeopardy-game-night.html
Temple Beth-El 70 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI
TEMPLE BETH-EL PURIM SPIELMarch 9, 2020
5:30 PM K’tantan Purim Party6:30 PM Community-Wide Costume Parade6:45 PM Megillah Reading
FOLLOWED BY THE PURIM SPIELsponsored by The Benefactors Fund
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Beth-Elders Dinner Guest Speaker:
Artist Anthony Tomaselli Friday, March 13, 2020
• 5:30 PM - Wine and Cheese with Anthony Tomaselli • 6:00 PM - Catered Shabbat Dinner• 7:00 PM - Shabbat Service • 8:00 PM - Dessert Oneg
Schedule of Events $20 per person
RSVP by March 8(401) 331-6070 orwww.temple-beth-el.org
Anthony Tomaselli is well-known as both the owner of T’s Restaurants in East Greenwich, Cranston and Narragansett and one of the most respected painters in Rhode Island. His work features familiar sites in Providence and New England shorelines, and can be viewed in his restaurants, at galleries and offi ces throughout Rhode Island, Maine, New York and Florida. Anthony’s studio is recognizable, the Fleur di Lis building on Th omas Street. At the Beth-Elders dinner, Anthony will speak about his life experiences that led to his art career.
Ending Hunger, Enriching Lives.
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE…1. End Hunger RI Food Packaging event –Sunday, April 26, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Volunteer as part of a unique food packaging assembly line, preparing delicious, nutritious meals such as a rice-vegetable casserole, rice and beans, and pasta and cheese - all fortified with soy protein, nutrients and vitamins. The individual packages are carefully heat-sealed to ensure freshness, then boxed and distributed to local agencies and food pantries.2. Donate to help purchase food –which feeds people in need in our communities. Donations can be made by sending your check to: Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI 02906
Amazingly, it takes only $1 to provide one meal for an entire family of four. Our goal is to raise at least $10,000 and package 40,000 meals. The more you give, the more people we can feed!
Join UsTemple Beth-El
70 Orchard AvenueProvidence, RI 02906Sponsored by:
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Come join us for a weekend of learningRabbi Reuven Firestone, Ph.D.
“If Religions Call for Peace, Why Do Th ey Practice War?”
Shabbat Service - March 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Rabbi Ruth H. Sohn “For the Sake of the Righteous Women of that
Generation, Was Israel Redeemed from Egypt” - Sota
Event Location:Temple Beth-El
70 Orchard AvenueProvidence, RI
Reuven Firestone is the Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles and a� liate professor of religion at the University of Southern California. Author of eight books and more than 100 scholarly articles on Judaism, Islam, their relationship with one another and with Christianity, and phenomenology of religion, Professor Firestone lectures at universities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East as well as throughout North America. He is active on the boards of numerous scholarly journals and boards and commissions treating interreligious relations and dialogue. An ordained rabbi, Firestone received his Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies from New York University, served as Vice President for Program of the Association for Jewish Studies and as President of the International Qur’anic Studies Association.
Ruth H. Sohn is a rabbi, spiritual director and writer based in Los Angeles. She directs the Spirituality Initiative and the Arono� Rabbinic Mentoring program at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles and teaches adults in local and national venues. Her articles, Biblical commentary, midrash and poetry have appeared in various anthologies and periodicals, including � e Torah: A Women’s Commentary and Chapters of the Heart: Jewish Women Sharing the Torah of our Lives, ed. by Sue Levi Elwell and Nancy Fuchs Kreimer. In Crossing Cairo: A Jewish Woman’s Encounter with Egypt, Rabbi Sohn shares her compelling personal story of living in Egypt with her family in 2006, and explores the question of what it means to genuinely listen to the “other’s” narrative and use it as a lens for examining one’s own.
RHODE ISLAND JOINT REFORM SERVICE
WELCOME ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED AND RESPECTED MUSICIANS IN CONTEMPORARY
AMERICAN JUDAISM,
CANTOR JEFF KLEPPER
TEMPLE BETH-EL
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 7:00 PM
Every year, the Reform congregations of Rhode Island, Temple Beth-El of Providence, Temple Habonim of Barrington
The Newport Havurah of Newport and Temple Sinai of Cranston,
come together to celebrate Shabbat.
Cantor Klepper has performed throughout the USA and Israel, in England, France, the Netherlands and Russia. His original songs, such as the universally beloved “Shalom Rav,” are known throughout the Jewish world.One of a handful of contemporary Jewish musicians responsible for changing the sound of American synagogue music, Cantor Klepper is a champion of congregational singing in worship. His infl uence is demonstrated not only in the hundreds of cantors, song leaders, teachers, singers and musicians who regularly teach and perform his songs, but in the thousands of students, campers and shul-goers who sing them.
Please join us for this service with prayers, readings and music. Hosted by Temple Beth-El
70 Orchard AvenueProvidence, RI 02906
www.temple-beth-el.org
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Presented by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El
Sundays at 2:00 PM in April and May, 2020
Connections: Family, Art and DanceEveryone is welcome to join us in
the Temple Beth-El Silverstein Meeting Hall,70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI,
for our exciting Film Festival.Come and enjoy our fi lms,
inspiring moderators and refreshments. Admission is free.
Sunday, April 5: “Shoelaces”This heartwarming feature fi lm focuses on the complicated,
funny and moving relationship between an Israeli father and his adult son.
Discussion with Gloria Quinn, Executive Director, West Bay Residential Services
Sunday, April 19: “Chasing Portraits”This fascinating documentary tells the story of
an American woman who searches for her great-grandfather’s paintings that were lost during World War II.
Discussion with Mike Fink, Professor, Rhode Island School of Design
Sunday, May 3: “Mamboniks”This spirited and entertaining documentary depicts a group of
American Jews who enthusiastically embraced the 1950’s music and dance of Cuba.
Discussion with TBA
BERNSTEIN HIGH HOLIDAY FLOWER FUNDIn memory of
JOSEPH H.M. GLASS, my pa, Big Joe from Dr. Jodi Glass & Ruth Horton
BETTY PRESSER FUNDIn memory of
MINNIE SALOMON from James Jose & Ann Rollins
BROTHERHOOD
In honor ofBARRY SCHIFF’S special birthday from Pat & Mel Blake
In memory of
ROBERT BERNSTEIN, father from Joel & Jean Bernstein
CANTOR DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
CANTOR JUDY SEPLOWIN from Robin & Michael Stern
In memory of
MARK SCHUPACK from Helaine Schupack
HAROLD HORWITZ from Karen & Buddy Trinkle
Jerry Gottfried from William Kirtley & Jeanne Gottfried
CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In memory of
ALAN FRIEDMAN from Mardelle & Bennett Berman
EDWARD GOLDEN, husband from Lillian Golden
CHARLOTTE SIMON KENNER FUND
In memory of
DR. HAROLD HORWITZ from Martin Kenner
DAVID A. COHEN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND
In honor of
DYLAN CICCHITELLI for his amazing job in chanting his Haftorah at his Bar Mitzvah. We are so proud of you! from Aunt Dale, Uncle Jamie & Gerilyn Hisiger
DAVID COHEN’S big birthday from Lewis & Sandra Scoliard
DAVID REISER’S special birthday from David Cohen & Arlene Tofias
DOROTHY EMERS FINKELMAN FUND
In memory of
BUD FRANK from Gerald & Carol Finkelman
BANICE BAZAR from Gerald & Carol Finkelman
FELDMAN GENERATIONS FUND
In honor of
TERRIE & HARRY MANCOLL, wishing you a good year from Jocelyn & Carl Feldman
In memory of
MARVIN FELDMAN from Jocelyn & Carl Feldman
BANICE BAZAR from Jocelyn & Carl Feldman
LORRAINE WEISSMAN from Jocelyn & Carl Feldman
FRANCES & DAVID FRIEDMAN FUND
In honor of
JACOB SALZILLO becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Ben Salzillo & Dawn Friedkin
In memory of
ALAN FRIEDMAN from Maxine Richman
LEONARD FIERMAN from Sondra Price
DONORS OCTOBER 1, 2019 – NOVEMBER 30, 2019UPCOMING EVENTS
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GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND
In memory of
DR. HAROLD HORWITZ from Denise & Dan Wall
HAROLD HORWITZ from Fred Felder
BANICE BAZAR from Robert & Mindy Sherwin
Speedy recovery to
FREDERICK “SKIPPY” WEINGEROFF from Patty & Mel Alperin
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
In appreciation of
TEMPLE BETH-EL from Donald Zabelin & Barbara Sered-Zabelin
In honor of
JACOB SALZILLO becoming a Bar Mitzvah from Ben Salzillo & Dawn Friedkin
In memory of
BESSIE HOOD from Robert Berman
LARRY H. FRIEDMAN FAMILY FUND
In memory of
JULIUS RUSS from Sondra Price
PAULA GOLDEN MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
HAROLD HORWITZ from The Golden Family
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In memory of
ELIZABETH LOVETT GAFFIN from Michael Gaffin & Susan Robbio
PROVTY FUND
In honor of
NANCY HARRIS’ special birthday from Sheldon & Joanne Summer
In memory of
BANICE BAZAR from Sheldon & Joanne Summer
Speedy recovery to
MARGOT MENCOFF from Sheldon & Joanne Summer
RABBI GUTTERMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
RABBI LES GUTTERMAN from Max Dittelman
In memory of
BANICE BAZAR from Linda & Nat Baker
HAROLD HORWITZ from Linda & Nat Baker
BANICE BAZAR from Sharon & Kenneth Waitsman
RABBI LESLIE YALE GUTTERMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
In honor of
STUART FELDMAN’S MBA graduation from Anonymous
RABBI LESLIE YALE GUTTERMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In memory of
ALEXIS MYONES’ mother from Carolyn & Harold Salk
MORRIS WAITSMAN from Ken, Sharon, Brad, Sherry, Joshua Waitsman
DOROTHY WIENER from Sondra Price
RABBI MACK DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
RABBI SARAH MACK from Robin & Michael Stern
RABBI SARAH MACK from Tobie Shapiro
In memory of
HAROLD HORWITZ from Gail & Jim Galkin
NEAL WHITE from Gail & Jim Galkin
RUTH FEUERSTADT from Karen & Chuck Flippo
ANTHONY CHIAVAROLI from Pat & Mel Blake
RABBI VOSS-ALTMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In appreciation of
RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN, Shana Tova! Thank you for welcoming us into the Temple for events and for the High Holy Days! from Alexander Goldman & Amy Elias
RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN from Steven & Beverly Reinert
RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN from The Freedman Family, Grace, Stanley, Allan and Karen
JUDY MOSELEY for bringing the Kindertransport exhibit to Temple Beth-El from William Kirtley & Jeanne Gottfried
In memory of
LORRAINE WESSMAN from Beth Jerome
JERRY COHEN from Arline Elman
ELWIN M. ROSENBAUM from Nancy Rosenbaum
BEATRICE L. BLAKE from Pat & Mel Blake LORRAINE WEISSMAN from Roz & Al Kurzer
HAROLD HORWITZ from Roz & Al Kurzer
REMEMBRANCE FUND
In memory of
TERRY HOLLAND from Howard & Elaine Weiss
RICHARD & EVELYN SEIGLE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
LEN RUBINSTEIN from Evelyn Seigle
TERRY GOTTFRIED from Evelyn Seigle
HAROLD HORWITZ from Evelyn Seigle
ROBERT HOCHBERG MINYAN FUND
In memory of
LOUIS RUBINSTEIN from Dr. Michael & Linda Rubinstein
MORRIS BLOOM from David & Laurie Sholes
BEATRICE DAVID KRAKOFF from Richard & Linda Silverman
BRIAN FLAXMAN from Reva & Milton Lewis
BESSIE SILVERMAN from Lois Cohen
RUTH L. COHEN NEW MEMBER FUND
In memory of
SAMUEL JACOB COHEN from Neal & Hilary Zwicker
SECURITY FUND
In memory of
ANTHONY A. CHIAVAROLI from Judy Moseley
SISTERHOOD FUND
In memory of
ANNE BEGEL from Elaine & Robert Sandy
LILLIAN BERNSTEIN, mother from Joel & Jean Bernstein
SHERYL BERNSTEIN, sister from Joel & Jean Bernstein
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In memory of
JEANNE SCHMULOWITZ from Ida Schmulowitz & Toby Schmulowitz Galli
MARTIN ZIAS, brother from Gloria & Martin Feibish
MARCIA D. LEVINE from Neal & Hilary Zwicker
DONORS OCTOBER 1, 2019 – NOVEMBER 30, 2019
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THEODORE & PAUL MARKOFF FUND
In memory of
HAROLD HORWITZ from Gloria Winston
WILLIAM G. BRAUDE LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
BANICE BAZAR from Barbara Greenberg & Family
LORRAINE WEISSMAN from Carolyn & Harold Salk
ELEANOR HORVITZ from Leslie Horvitz
SIDNEY LONG from Louis & Valerie Long
HERMAN ARTHUR HABERMAN from Robert & Lesley Nan Haberman
PHILLIP BERMAN from Robert Berman
HAL HOROWITZ, friend from Robert Berman
MENDELL ROBINSON CHARLES ROBINSON from Beatrice Robinson
ALICE BUD, sister from Renate Sandgren
JAN SANDGREN, husband from Renate Sandgren
WINKLER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
ANNE SHEPARD BROWN, beloved mother from Robert & Sharon Brown
TOMER LUND February 22, 2020
Parents: Ruth Ben-Artizi and Andrew Lund
School: French-American School of Rhode Island, 7 th Grade
Favorite Activities: Basketball, soccer, film-making, traveling
To Tomer, becoming Bar Mitzvah means moving on to the next phase of his life; becoming more responsible, having more self-control and learning new lessons. Tomer also feels that he has learned a lot of self discipline through the process of B’nei Mitzvah, as no one but himself is forcing him to practice his Torah portion. “As Paula, my B’nei Mitzvah tutor, reminds me, ‘You have to want it more than I do, ...and I want it a whole lot!!!!’”
ELI ROSLER February 29, 2020
Parents: Kristin and David Rosler
School: St. Andrews School, 7th Grade
Favorite Activities: Video games, computer programming, rowing, fencingEli feels that becoming Bar Mitzvah means to publicly demonstrate to friends, family and community that he is taking his part in Judaism and its traditions.
B’NEI MITZVAH
HOLDEN LANGLOIS February 15, 2020
Parents: Tina Rizack and Christopher Langlois
School: Wheeler School , 7th Grade
Favorite Activities: Soccer, basketball, lacrosse, football, video games In Holden’s words, becoming Bar Mitzvah means “the start of the transition from a kid to a grown-up and taking on more responsibilities.”
DONORS OCTOBER 1, 2019 – NOVEMBER 30, 2019
WELCOME/B’RUCHIM HABAIMLet us welcome to the TBE Family:
Andrea Katzman of Providence
Michael, Stephanie, Emily & Elise Terach of Westport
Stanley and Joan Reuter of East Greenwich
IN OUR FAMILYA BLESSING ON YOUR HEAD MAZAL TOV, MAZAL TOV!JENNAFER and BRENDON ROSE on the birth of their daughter, LILLIAN ROSE, little sister of FRANK and MAX, on October 20, 2019
SUE ROBBIO, Director of Senior Services for the City of Providence, for being recognized by the Hamilton House for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of Providence Seniors.
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYSWe are pleased to honor members who are celebrating their 100th birthday, and beyond, as well as anniversaries of those who are celebrating their first, fifth, 10th, 25th and 50+ celebrations.
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIESSOPHIA and MICHAEL HERMAN 51 years
FAINA and ALEXANDER TABENKIN 55 years
HELENE and C. WILLLIAM MYERS 64 years
ROSALIND and ALVIN KURZER 65 years
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIESPATRICIA and MELVYN BLAKE 55 years
JANET and HARVEY NEITLICH 56 years
MERLE and STANLEY GOLDSTEIN 60 years
YIZKOR ELOHIMThe sympathy of the congregation is extended to the families of
DR. HAROLD MILTON HORWITZ 30 Tishre 5780/October 28, 2019
STANLEY ROSENTHAL30 Tishre 5780/October 29, 2019
LORRAINE WEISSMAN 1 Cheshvan 5780/October 30, 2019
HENRY LEVIN 30 Cheshvan 5780/November 28, 2019
HONOR THY NAME PLAQUESHonor Thy Name Plaques continue to provide members with an opportunity to remember a loved one or to honor someone dear. Inscribed plaques are affixed to a seat of your choice in either the Rosalie and Norman Fain Sanctuary or the Herman L. Bennett Chapel. Donations to establish a plaque enhance the Temple’s Endowment.
Plaques have been created by:In Loving Memory of our father, MAURICE COHEN Given by Judi Labossiere & FamilyIn Memory of MADALINE & PAUL STONE Given Lovingly by The Pitegoff FamilyIn Memory of ROSALEA E. COHN Given by Her Loving Family
IN MEMORIAMIN OUR FAMILY
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IN MEMORIAMThe congregation notes with sorrow the passing of
ANTHONY CHIAVAROLI Father of Tonya Glantz
HELENE SILVERMother of Wendy BucklerGrandmother of Jeffrey BucklerGreat-grandmother of Ethan and Samuel Buckler
SHIRLEY TEPPERMother of Sheri PollockGrandmother of Dawn Jones and Meah Pollock
Stanley and Joan Reuter
CLERGYSenior RabbiHOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN ext 101 [email protected]
RabbiSARAH E. MACK ext 106 [email protected]
Rabbi Emeritus LESLIE Y. GUTTERMAN ext 112 [email protected]
CantorJUDITH A. SEPLOWIN ext 118 [email protected]
70 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI 02906-5402Office: (401) 331-6070 Fax: (401) 331-8068www.temple-beth-el.org
ABOUT TEMPLE BETH-EL
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IN MEMORIAM
Because of REGULATIONS PROTECTING PATIENT PRIVACY, hospitals no longer provide patient lists. If you would like to receive a visit from the Cantor or Rabbis, please inform the Temple Office, (401) 331-6070.
HONORARY TRUSTEESDAVID B. CASTENJOSEPH A. CHAZANCARL FELDMANJUDGE RICHARD J. ISRAELKENNETH KIRSCH
LEE KRASNERNAN LEVINEFREDERICK LEVINGERSUSANN MARKMELVIN ZURIER
LEADERSHIP 2019–2020 Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees
TRUSTEESNEIL BENHARRISLILLIANE BIRCHRICHARD BLANKJOHN CATANIARICK COHENTERRI FINKELSTEINBRIAN FRANKLINFRED FRANKLINJAMES GALKINHOWARD GOLDBERGBRUCE GOLDSTEINDANIEL GOLDSTEINAVIS GUNTHER-ROSENBERGKEN HAMBURGER
KAREN ISENBERGJUDITH LABOSSIEREALAN MOSKOFFAMY ORTHANDREW PALANROBERT OSTERELLIOTT PRITIKINLYNN RAKATANSKYELAINE SANDY ROBERT SANDYGEOFFREY SCHNIRMANBETSY SHIMBERGMINDY STONEJILL FOX TOBAKLAUREN WEINSTOCK
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresidentROB STOLZMAN [email protected] President, OperationsSTUART FELDMAN [email protected] President, Planning & Development TONYA GLANTZ VPPlanning&Development @temple-beth-el.orgVice President, Fundraising, Community Relations & ProgramsDEAN WEINBERG VPCommunityRelations& [email protected] President, Worship Practices & Lifelong LearningGAIL SOLOMON VPLifelongLearning&Worship @temple-beth-el.orgTreasurerELLIS WALDMAN [email protected] WEINER [email protected]
STAFFExecutive DirectorJUDY MOSELEYext [email protected] DULUDEext 104 [email protected] of Youth & Family EngagementRACHEL MERSKY WODAext 107 [email protected]
Development DirectorRUBY SHALANSKYext 110 [email protected]
Assistant to the Executive Director/Accounts ReceivableKIM CAMPBELLext 109 [email protected] Office AdministratorJENNIFER THOMASext 100 [email protected] Assistant to the Clergy/ Event CoordinatorJUDITH GILSONext 113 [email protected]
LibrarianJOANNA KATSUNEext 111 [email protected] ManagerGEORGE HETUext 119 [email protected]/Cemetery ManagerJEROME JOHNSONFacilitiesTOLY MAGIDINPHILLIP MARTINAccommodator/FacilitiesRITA MAGIDINCemetery Grounds/FacilitiesFRANK MARTIN
MEMORIAL TABLETSEngraving a Memorial Tablet means that the name of your dearly departed becomes a permanent remembrance in our Temple. The tablet will stand on the marble wall inside the entrance to the Fain Sanctuary during the anniversary month commemorating your loved one’s passing.
HAROLD M. HORWITZ by Eileen Horwitz
NEWTON B. COHN by the Cohn and Pitegoff families
ROSALEA E. COHN by the Cohn and Pitegoff families
TEMPLE BETH-EL Congregation Sons of Israel and David70 Orchard AvenueProvidence, RI 02906-5402
Return Service Requested
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHABBAT HALLELU & REFRESHMENTS Friday, January 17, 6:30 PM
FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE Friday, January 31, 6:00 PM
LGTBQIA JEWISH JEOPARDY Saturday, February 1, 7:00 PM
Non-Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT No. 863Providence, RI
THE SHOFAR IS PUBLISHED BY THE HAROLD A. WINSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST IN HIS MEMORY