[THE LUACHThe newsletter of Temple Israel of Sharon, a traditional egalitarian community January/February 2016

Rabbi’s MessageAs we joined together on the first night of Hanukkah to celebrate renewal, rededication, and the blessing of our community, something truly special happened. We could all smell the fields of Jaffa. We could touch the orb and taste the explosive sweetness of the Israeli orange. We knew that something magical happened when Rabbi Tamar Elad-Applebaum unveiled for us the hidden wisdom contained in a simple fruit. In its divisions and unity she taught us how the orange models how we – all Jews and all human beings – are interdependent. We are joined together in one humanity, as surely as those slices are contained within the same peel. But just as we are one, our unity depends upon supporting and celebrating the diversity within the human, and Jewish, family. Without the separate and distinct slices, the stronger, healthier future we are intended to realize will never be achieved. Truly, balance is the key to survival.

As Rabbi Tamar Elad-Applebaum transfixed us all with her words we were transported to the challenges, the beauty, the joy, and the urgency of being this kind of Jew – this kind of human being. And she lives this challenge in her own life each day. By building the kehilla (community) she calls simply Zion, she demonstrates that her ambition is to help transform the city, the nation we love into the true center of our people. A place from which Torah, not conflict, will go forth. A place that brings together religious and secular, Masorti, Reform, and Orthodox, Sephardi and Ashkenazi, even Arabs and Jews – all with a common purpose. We can be different and still unified. We can be distinct and still part of a larger whole. We can be ourselves and still love the other.

I am, as always, inspired by her words and vision. In so many ways, we here at Temple Israel can pick up her challenge and continue the pursuit of this lofty goal. A goal which we have seen realized in our midst recently in tragedy. As we have come

together across so many lines to mourn the killing of Ezra Schwartz, we also have seen the beauty of a town that cares about one another. A place in which some of these dreams are already coming true. Yet there is much work to be done even here. As long as violent, divisive rhetoric clogs the airways, and as long as fear stalks our homes and nation, we have work to do. As long as we inhabit a world in which innocents like Ezra, or co-workers attending a holiday party in San Bernardino can be annihilated through hate, we must do more than hope. We must be brave and call out inhumanity of all kinds when we see it. And we must

work for the balance achieved in Rabbi Elad-Applebaum’s gorgeous metaphor. (You can read her full words of wisdom on our website, tisharon.org/dvar_torah.)

One way to prepare ourselves for this work is not simply to dream or pray. Not simply to contemplate the challenges or even the metaphor. It is to seek out allies and teachers who can show us the way. I am so grateful for my friend Tamar’s willingness to honor me by

sharing her wisdom here with us. Now it is our turn. I want to ask our community to go to Jerusalem, to Zion, to be part of her holy work there. To be inspired again by this labor, and then to come back to Sharon to continue the struggle.

Our congregational trip to Israel this year will not just be a time to enjoy the sights and smells of our ancient land. We will not just taste the oranges straight from the tree. We will bring them home.

“Bringing the Journey Home” – August 2-15, 2016. Please come to our first trip planning meeting on Sunday, January 31, at 11:00am. tisharon.org/israel2016

B’shalom, Rabbi Ron Fish

Welcome New MembersMarion BakerJoyce Kozol

Eileen & Steve Schongold

LETTERS

President’s MessageLet’s take a minute and play a mini-version of “Final Jeopardy.” The Final Jeopardy answer is, “You must be crazy and you have my sympathies.” The Final Jeopardy question is: “What is the response most people give when meeting a temple president?” If you provided the correct question, you are likely a former temple president! If you guessed incorrectly, don’t worry, but please read the rest of this column.

As I write these words, I have just completed the first six months of my term as your president, and I thought it appropriate to share a bit (not everything!) of what I have learned in that time.

First, and most importantly, I have learned that we have a tremendously strong membership that feels passionately about various aspects of Temple Israel, loves to engage in discussions of those issues, and wants to be involved in shaping the future of our congregation. While those passions and desire for discussions often lead to lengthy meetings or phone calls, I was truly hoping that our members would want to be proactive participants in shaping the future of our shul because staff and lay leaders cannot, and should not, transform an institution by themselves. Any successful transformation of our Temple requires the buy-in of our membership, because our shul belongs to all our members, not to our staff or to our lay leaders.

Second, I have learned that our Temple simply could not function without the countless tasks that are performed each day by every member of our staff. Starting with Rabbi Fish and continuing throughout our staff, we are blessed to have dedicated people working long hours (often under unreasonable timeframes and conflicting demands) to make our shul operate. Stop and think of the number of tasks involved in organizing the High Holydays, or sending out 650 invoices, or making sure that a shiva minyan occurs, or that a Bar/Bat Mitzvah happens. The work we require from our staff is incredible. So…. the next time something does not go “exactly as planned” or there is a hiccup in someone getting back to you, please be understanding. (As an aside, if you ever have extra tickets to a sporting or other event, please consider emailing me and donating them to our Temple. I can quickly determine if one of our staff members can make good use of them.)

Third, I have learned that our community cannot achieve great things without the work of countless volunteers. I am continually amazed at the willingness of our members to give hours of their time to enhancing our community. (At the risk of offending dozens of volunteers who selflessly give of themselves, let me mention a few folks by name.) Our recent rabbinic installation would not have occurred without the hundreds of hours spent by Rhonda Parker and Amy Katz. Our upcoming Purim Schpiel (and It’s Your Party!) would not happen without the leadership roles taken by Sandy and Neil Aronson. Our Young Family Chavurah would not exist without Lisa Einstein’s dedication. Our staff can provide the basics of a Temple on their own, but a partnership with volunteers is needed to make us everything we are and can be.

Fourth, I have learned that we are part of an extraordinary broader community. Like many of you, I attended the funeral for Ezra Schwartz z”l, the Thanksgiving Service organized by the Interfaith Clergy Association of Sharon, and the candlelight vigil held at Lake Massapoag in Ezra’s memory. While the absolute horror of Ezra’s murder permeated each event, I also left the Thanksgiving Service and the candlelight vigil feeling hopeful about the strong relationships that exist in our Town between Jews of all movements and between all the faith traditions. Sharon has a unique opportunity to be a beacon showing all peoples truly dwelling together in harmony.

Lastly, I have learned, based on the four building blocks listed above, that you are not crazy or in need of sympathy if you are the president of Temple Israel. In fact, as president of our community I have the incredible chance to participate in something special: the chance to help lead our congregation into the future. We have all the tools to become a model for suburban Conservative congregations. We can be more than we are, engage more people, and create a more vibrant Jewish community. We can reach “Wonderful Destinations Together”!

We now need to seize the opportunity! It may not come around again.

B’shalom, Ed Hershfield

Reach OutDo you have an idea for a program, class, or event? Get in touch with the committee you think is the best fit, or contact Benjamin Maron (bmaron@tisharon.org) in the office. You can find a full listing of Committee Chairs on our website (tisharon.org/committee_chairs) as well as the Board of Trustees (tisharon.org/officers_and_trustees).

Thank YouThis year’s Simchat Torah luncheon was not only a huge success, but a lot of fun! Thank you to all of our generous supporters whose donations helped make the day so memorable, including those who have donated since the November/December Luach: Anonymous Sheryl Gold - Half Yad

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Hertz Nursery School The Hertz community enjoyed a Shabbat Share learning dinner in December. Families gath-ered with favorite things they use to celebrate Shabbat at home. Some were new items; oth-ers had a legacy story. Rabbi Fish and Lisa Kritz led the steps for creating a Shabbat dinner, including brachot (blessings) and singing. Delicious latkes were enjoyed and playing some Hanukkah games highlighted the festive time. A great time was had by all.December highlights Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. We held our annual Expo and Songfest for our Teddy Bear class and parents. The Busy Bees and parents enjoyed their program of “Digging up the Past,” an archaeological experience! Creating family memories is always a fun part of our program.Hertz participated again this year in the “Gifts for Kids” project by adopting two children and fulfilling their holiday wishes. January and February bring winter fun and hopefully outdoor play. March welcomes Purim fun and another Hertz shopping extravaganza! Watch for details.Early bird registration pricing for the fall of 2016 ends January 15. After this date, regular registration fees apply. Registration is on-going until all nursery school spaces are filled. We currently have our 3, 4, and T/K program open. Remember we now offer 7:30am early drop-off, and late stay and play (Monday-Thursday 3:00-6:00pm and Friday until 4:00pm.) We can make a Hertz experience happen with your work schedule now! Call for more details or go to hertznurseryschool.org. Lisa Kritz, Director

Hertz students learned how olives become oil for lighting the Hanukkah menorah.

Youth Groups The month of December was a busy one for Sharon USY. We participated in Rabbi Fish’s installation ceremony by helping serve and lighting candles. Later that same week, all the youth groups: Katanim/Kadima (grades 2-5), Jr. USY (grades 6-8), and Sr. USY (grades 9-12), participated in our annual Hanukkah party. We created edible dreidels, watched a Hanukkah movie, ate latkes, and so much more. Our Jr. and Sr. USYers also went bowling (snowtubing had to be postponed due to the unseason-ably warm December), enjoyed our first Schmooze of the year with Temple Israel’s rabbinic intern Ezra Balser, and a few even went to USY’s international convention in Baltimore. Coming up in January, our 9th graders have Freshman Kin-nus and then they will join the rest of NERUSY (New England Region USY) for our annual Turkey dance (moved to Janu-ary). The Sr. USYers also have lounge night, officer’s kinnus and Schmooze. Jr. USY will be joining Katanim/Kadima to go ice skating. Coming up in February, Sr. USY will participate in the

Tikkun Olam Semi-formal dance (always a favorite!). Dates to note in January.

Katanim/Kadima (grades 2-5) January 24: Ice Skating Jr. USY (grades 6-8) January 24: Ice Skating Sr. USY (grades 9-12) January 4: Lounge January 8-9: Freshman Kinnus January 9: Turkey Dance January 22: Kab/Shab January 25: Lounge January 31: Schmooze February 6: TO Semi Formal

Keep an eye on your email for updates and February events! To get added to our youth group emails, contact Shoshana Jacob, Youth Director, at sjacob@tisharon.org.

Tot ShabbatFriday nights and Saturday mornings, bring your favorite little ones to Temple Israel for kid-focused Shabbat experiences. Friday nights, it’s songs, stories, and an abbreviated Shabbat time for tots and preschoolers, starting at 5:30pm. Join us January 8, Janu-ary 22, February 26, March 11, with spring dates to follow. Is your family more of a Saturday morning crew? Try Tot Shabbat on Shabbat mornings! Meeting at 10:30am with our rabbinic intern, Ezra Balser, this kid-friendly experience includes a service, Torah parade, snacks, and songs. Join us January 30 and March 19, with spring dates to follow.

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Adult & Family Education We’re excited to be kicking off 2016 with some great programs for everyone in our community!Family Havdalah & Games! January 16 at 4:00pm, Temple Israel: Get together for a delightful Havdalah service and then stick around to play board games, with light pre-dinner refreshments. Contact Steve Steinberg at mmarci11@comcast.net for more information.Don’t miss this 4-part text study series with Maureen Mintz to get you ready for Tu Bishvat: To Work It and to Protect It: Jewish Environmentalism from the Torah to Today! Thursday evenings, January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 7:45-9:00pm. The Torah tells us that God put humans into the Garden of Eden both to work the garden and to protect it. On January 25 we celebrate the holiday of Tu Bishvat, the New Year of the trees. What better time to explore our tradition for insights into what Judaism has to teach us about our relationship with the earth and our responsibil-ity to it. We will dig into traditional and contemporary texts, examining the roots of the Jewish Environmental movement, the role of humans in the world, and the importance of nature in our Jewish lives.Sunday, January 31, the Israel Affairs Committee presents an AIPAC Sharon Community Event with speaker Aaron David Miller. Contact Israel Affairs Committee chair Aaron Kischel at israel@tisharon.org for more information.Join us for TI READS: The Temple Israel Book Club! Our book club kicked off in December with a great turnout and over 20 people coming to talk about the first book in our series, Sud-denly, A Knock on the Door, by Etgar Keret. Margie Maidman led an interesting and lively discussion. Join Margie as she leads these upcoming book and film discussions: Dancing Arabs (book discussion), Wednesday, February 10, 7:30-9:00pm. Sayed Kashua, an Israeli-Palestinian, is one of the most celebrated Israeli writers today. Born and raised in Tira, Israel, he later received a scholarship to study in Israeli schools. With a foot in both Arab and Jewish culture and society, and with a liter-ary proficiency in Hebrew, Kashua writes about the difficulties and prejudices he faces trying to be accepted in two worlds, and belonging to neither. A Borrowed Identity (film screening and discussion) Sunday, March 13, 7:15-9:15pm. The screenplay for A Borrowed Identity was written by Sayed Kashua and is based on his autobiographical novel Dancing Arabs and other writ-ings. It is a compelling story of a young Arab-Israeil’s struggle to

find his place in Israeli society. Sunday, February 28, the Adult & Family Education Committee is pleased to hold a screening of the documentary film, Shalom Ireland, about Ireland’s small but remarkable Jewish community. The film chronicles the history of Irish Jewry while celebrating the unique culture created by blending Irish and Jewish tradi-tions. From gun running for the Irish Republican Army dur-ing Ireland’s War of Independence to smuggling fellow Jews escaping from the Holocaust into Palestine, Shalom Ireland tells the untold story of how Irish Jews participated in the creation and development of both Ireland and Israel. The film features Temple Israel member David Briscoe’s father, Joe Briscoe z”l, and uncle Ben. David’s grandfather and uncle were both elected Lord Mayors of Dublin. Producer/director Valerie Lapin Ganley will be coming out from LA to present the film.Be on the lookout for a Sunday morning “Ritual Round-Robin” in January – with instruction stations on having an aliyah; cho-reography of the Amidah, hagbah and gelilah, tallit and tefillin, home dining rituals, and more – in collaboration with Temple Israel’s Ritual Committee!Latte & Learning is a great monthly opportunity to study with Rabbi Fish! Join him in the Temple Israel library for some light text study over coffee (a great way to get to know Rabbi Fish, other community members, and learn something new). Mon-day mornings at 10:00am. Upcoming 2016 dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, and June 20In the “Who’s Thinking about Passover Already?” Category, there’s Sunday, April 3’s “Spice Up Your Seder!” Look for a fun and informative evening session to get you geared up for Pass-over!More Live Lectures & Discussions from NY’s 92nd Street Y: In collaboration with TI’s Israel Affairs Committee, A&FE is pleased to present these world-class lectures, interviews, and panel discussions broadcast LIVE via private webcast from NYC’s renowned 92nd Street Y to community organizations across North America. Locations participate by submitting questions to speakers via email. Free for Temple Israel members Sunday, April 10, 5:00pm, “World Politics with Ralph Buultjens: Israel and its Neighbors”Please visit tisharon.org/adult_and_family_education for more information, and please feel free to share your ideas for classes or programs with Michael Getz, committee chair.

Walter Family Judaica Shop invites you to visit and shop… Featuring a complete line of Judaica including Wedding and Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts, tallit, kippot, mezuzzot, scrolls, toys, jewelry, home and holiday gifts. Showcasing Michael Aram, Nambe, and made in Israel products.

Sale days: 50% off selected cookbooks, jewelry, children’s books, gift items.

Imprinted kippot for all your s’machot! (Visit the Gift Shop for prices and samples,)

Winter Shopping Hours Major credit cards. Sunday: 9:00am-12:15pm Questions: 781-748-3986 Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00pm Ellen: 781-784-8128; Arlene: 781-784-3428; Lisa: 781-784-428

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Shabbat Evenings Mah Gadlu – How Great It Is! Please join us for warm and family-friendly, participatory services and dinners in a casual atmosphere, open to all with special attention for young families with children of all ages. Fri-day evening services in Founders Hall are led by Cantor Dress at 6:15pm, followed by dinner. Kids can be in bed sleeping before 9pm! Services are open to all; dinner reservations are required. 2016 dates: January 8, February 5, March 25, and May 20. Mishpacha Minyan Please join us for spirited services led by members of our congregation. The Carlebach-style approach fosters a highly participatory singing experience. Services are typically held in Founders Hall, with dinners following. Services are open to all, but dinners require advance reservations. 2016 dates: January 22, February 26, April 8, May 13, and June 3.Traditional Services Led by Congregants Fridays when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan services aren’t scheduled, join us for services, beginning at 6:15pm.

Daily Minyan Sherm Palan was named “Minyanaire Extraordinaire” for the month of Heshvan. Even without the lure of holiday embellishments to the early morning service (latke breakfasts for Hanukkah), Sherm attends regularly, something he has done since the 1980s. In addition to helping to make a minyan so many times, Sherm often serves as shaliach tzibbor (service leader), sets up and cleans up minyan breakfast, and bright-ens the mood of those gathered through his enthusiastic greetings, sharing of kind words, and clever, frequent use of puns. We would love to see you at minyan soon. Join us evenings, Sundays through Thurs-days, at 7:30pm, and Fridays at 6:15pm (when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan aren’t meeting). Morning minyan is held Sunday and feneral holidays at 9:00am; Monday Thursday, Rosh Chodesh, and other weekdays on which Torah is read at 6:20am; and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30am. For updates, visit tisharon.org/daily_minyan or visit the calendar (tisharon.org/calendar).

Drop-In MeditationShabbat mornings from 8:55-9:50am, join the Tiferet Center at Temple Israel for drop-in meditation, a spiritual practice that perfectly augments your Sabbath! Enjoy poetic text study on the parasha, meditation, and sharing. For the beginner as well as the experienced.

Upcoming LuachsThe deadline for the March/April issue will be February 1. After that, the deadline for the May/June Luach will be April 1. Please send articles and other items of interest to luach@tisharon.org.

Office VolunteersThank you to our helpful office volunteers: Sheryl Gold Shelley Keimach Andrea Lavender

Carol Rose Sheila Sharad Gayle Sherman Terri Spevock

Save The Date: Purim is March 23rd and 24th! Here are all the fun things Temple Israel has planned to celebrate Purim:

I March 20, 10:00-11:00am: Purim Carnival for kids 0-5 years oldI March 20, 11:00-1:00pm: Purim Carnival open to everyoneI March 23, 6:00-7:00pm: young family Purim celebration, Megillah reading, costume paradeI March 23, 7:00pm: Congregational Megillah reading I March 23, 8:00pm: Purim Schpiel: Purim’s Divas

Once again, your Purim Players have come up with a musical delight – this year featuring women songwriters and vocalists, ev-eryone from the Andrew Sisters to Taylor Swift! You won’t want to miss it. As always, the Purim Schpiel performs right after the megillah, so mark your calendars now and get ready to laugh and sing!I March 24, afternoon: Religious School continues the celebration!

Stay tuned for more details on all the fun of Purim at Temple Israel!

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Hoedown Sponsorships: Become a sponsor and, in addition to two admission tickets, receive three tickets each for drinks and two tickets each for the mechanical bull! Yee-haw!

Rancher: $360 Cowboy/Cowgirl: $180 Contact: Gary Perkins, treasurer@tisharon.org

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Brotherhood As we ring in 2016, we are gearing up again for more of our favorite programs. The Bob Zeitsiff Memorial Brotherhood Shabbat is scheduled for the weekend of January 8-9. This year we will be trying something new by kicking off the weekend with a Friday night service and dinner. We will be coordinating the evening with Mah Gadlu so that everyone can spend the evening together. Saturday morning we will have our traditional Shabbat service followed by our lavish luncheon. This year’s guest speaker for our service will be Dan Rea from WBZ Radio, speaking on the topic of “Why a Christian should be supportive of Israel.” Saturday night all Brotherhood members and their spouses are invited back to the Temple for an evening of social-izing and, of course, more food.Sunday January 17th begins with the Routes Discussion Series at 10:15am. Please join us as Rabbi Fish continues his discussion about biomedical ethics in Jewish life. The first presentation was a great success and we expect this one to follow suit. At 6:00pm, we will be continuing with our “Heroes” series. This presenta-tion will feature the great Israeli Brigadier General Avigdor Kahalani and be presented by Scott Shikora. Brigadier General Kahalani led a vastly undersized battalion to victory over a much larger Syrian force, which proved to be one of the turning points in the Yom Kippur War.

Saturday, January 30, the Brotherhood will be having its 2nd annual Lift Your Spirits program. With word having gotten out about the wonderful time had by those in attendance last year, we are hoping to reach our limit of 100 attendees. Once again, our own Gary Keimach will lead the evening’s festivities. For those not interested in tasting a bit of the spirits, there will be other indulgences. The main course will feature steak, with a vegetarian alternative. This evening is one not to be missed!On Sunday, February 7, the World Wide Wrap will kick off the day at 8:30am. Please join us for a moving experience as we connect with our fellow brothers and sisters of Dor Hadash in Hungary for the morning minyan. We will also be inviting members from the combined Brotherhood of Temple Beth Am and Temple Beth Emunah. Later in the day, we will gather to cheer on our New England Patriots in the Super Bowl as they play for their 5th championship. Of course, if they are not in the game, we’ll watch the commercials and enjoy the 6-foot subs. It is sure to be a fun night.You should have received a flyer in the mail looking for dona-tions to our annual auction. Please take a moment to help us by making a donation or asking an acquaintance for a donation. Every little bit helps.Achim L’Olam, Stephen Shrago, President

Sisterhood Sisterhood has been busy this fall and we look forward to an even better winter. We started off December with a wonderful trip to the Museum of Fine Arts. The following week we held our annual Hanukah party where we listened to The Copley Cats, an event which everyone enjoyed. The ladies also took a self-defense class in which Newton Police Officers and certified R.A.D. instructors educated all in attendance on realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women.But do not despair if you feel you have missed out on anything: we still have many great events ahead! In January we will have Mitzi Weinman come help us organize our lives with lessons from her book, It’s About Time! Transforming Chaos into Calm, A to Z. The book is a wonderful guide written in an easy-to-follow format. We’re sure her wonderful guidelines will help all of us feel less stressed.And don’t forget Sisterhood Shabbat. Come join us on January 30 when we will daven and then enjoy a scrumptious luncheon. All are welcome. Lunch and Learn will be starting its second trimester. Please contact Millie Hoffman for registration material. We have three trimesters during the year and you can join the class at the be-ginning of each trimester.Also, please join us for our monthly general Sisterhood meet-ings, which are held on the first Thursday of the month at Temple Israel and are open to all. Share your ideas, volunteer to

run a program, or help with an event. We are always looking for suggestions and would like to keep Sisterhood lively and excit-ing. We would also like to thank our Pomegranate members for their added support. This year the following have made an additional donation to Sisterhood: Geila Aronson, Sandra Aronson, Ruth Beckerman-Rodau, Miriam Blankstein, Stacey Bonett Chor-ney, Susan Creditor, Julia Cushman, Elise Dubinsky, Arlene Flatto, Ilene Greenwald, Millie Hoffman, Rhonda Hoffman, Ruth Hunt, Shelley Keimach, Lisa Kritz, Debra La Marche, Beth Lappen, Ellen Michelson, Bea Newman, Marlene Perkins, Susan Price, Marian Putnam, Lesley Rudner, Sandra Salzman, Ellen Segal Weinberg, Susan Shikora, Diane Sigel, Theresa Spevock, Jennifer Stecker, Amy Waisel, Barbara Wax, Susan Wolkon. As always, fell free to reach out to the co-presidents of Sister-hood at sisterhood@tisharon.org. You can also visit our web-page at tisharon.org/sisterhood.Sandy Aronson and Ilene Greenwald, co-Presidents

Shabbat ShiraShabbat morning, January 23 is Shabbat Shira, enjoy a special kiddush sponsored by the Can-tor’s Music Fund and accompanied by a cappella performance. No RSVP required!

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Hazak Welcome to 2016! I want to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy 2016! Winter is here and the weathermen have said we should reap the benefits of the “El Nino” and have a warmer winter than we had last year – let’s hope they are right. As we go forward, we continue to look for and bring you a potpourri of programs that we anticipate our Hazak members will enjoy.

November was a very busy month as we attended the Boston Jewish Film Festival at Patriot Place on November 9 for the screening of Apples From the Desert, followed by a dessert reception. On Sunday, November 22 we partnered with the Cultural Arts Committee to participate in the Sandra Gamm Concert that featured nationally known Craig Taubman.

December 10 was our musical Hanukkah Party, followed by delicious kugels prepared by Hazak members. As has been our tradition, the Hazak Kugel Cookbook was

updated and it now includes 19 pages of recipes contributed by Hazak members past and present.

During January and February we will again offer our brunch series. On January 10, Gary Hylander will be our guest speaker following our sumptuous brunch. Since 2016 is an election year, Gary will examine the nation’s first “real” presidential election. His topic, 1796: America’s First Presidential Election.

Information for our other programs will be posted on our webpage (http://tisharon.org/hazak) and flyers will be available in a timely manner. I want to thank all Hazak members for your support by coming to meetings, volunteering in the kitchen, making suggestions for programs, and growing the chapter with their friends and relatives. Your enthusiasm continues to make our chapter of Hazak what it is today and what it will continue to be in the future.

Gloria Rose, President

Koach Our Koach College Connection committee sends fun, holiday-related, small gifts and cards to our college undergrads throughout the year. In order to have your college student included in our mailings, please fill out the form at tisharonorg/koach. This information needs to be up-dated each year.

As our kids work hard at college and connect with exciting new people and ideas, our mailings remind them that they continue to be an important part of our Temple Israel family. Our pack-ages generate smiles and appreciation as they help our kids remain connected to our wonderful community and beautiful traditions. Once you provide the requested information, we will include your children in our mailings for this year. Deadline for the next mailing is March 1, 2016.

Please notify the office, or send an email to koach@tisharon.org, if a student’s address changes during the year, or if their study abroad plans change. Please note that we are unable to send packages to students studying abroad due to high postage costs, and that this program is for chil-dren of Temple Israel members only (no grandchildren, sorry).

Donations are always welcome to keep this program viable. Donations should be made to Tem-ple Israel, with a notation to earmark it for Koach. If you have questions, please contact koach@tisharon.org.

May It Be For A Blessing...Ruth Palan Lopez: American Academy of

Nursing 2015 New Fellow Annette & Ravin Davidoff: engagement of daughter, Alisa, and Omid Bayanfar Ruth & Sheldon Kriegel: engagement of granddaughter, Alisa, and Omid Bayanfar Johanna & Neil Perlin: marriage of son, Joshua, and Inna Ryvkin Elaine & Herb Glick: engagement of son, Brian, and Hillary Samuels Davida & Chuck Bloom: marriage of daughter, Jennifer, and Aron Zeckendorf Rhonda & Alan Gauchman: birth of grandson, Jagger Henry Carr Beebe Amdur & Mark Goldstein: birth of twin granddaughters, Noa Sadie & Eyva Ayla Goldstein Marlene & Barney Ovrut: birth of twin granddaughters, Lydia Julianne & Josephine Samantha Funk Susan Flashner Fineman & Neal Fineman: birth of twin grandsons, Shalom David & Menachem Gedalia Leibner Donna & Barry Rosen: marriage of son, Scott, and Leah Rubin Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress: birth of grandson, Isaac (Yitzchak) Meir Dress Rita & Ken Brine: birth of grandson, Dylan Hunter Brine Sharon & Mal Jacobs: birth of grandson, Ariel Stemmer Laurie & Gary Rachins, engagement of son, Gregory, and Jodi Rosenblatt Jennifer & Isaac Gerofsky: birth of daughter, Talya Rose Gerofsky Susan & Joel Alpert: birth of granddaughter, Josie Alpert Audrey & Stan Zamkow: birth of grandson, Logan Jacob Zygler Sherm Palan: Special birthday

Refuah Shleimah...Jim Spevock Susan Schachter Margie Asnes Sheldon Kriegel Hy Lamb Evelyn Lang Motti Pupkin Bill Kasimer Cantor Steven Dress

Condolences... Dan Katz: loss of mother, Phyllis Katz Barbara Schultz: loss of mother. Shelia Engelbach Stan Zamkow: loss of mother, Muriel Zamkow Emily Goldshine: loss of mother, Helen Horowitz Alisa Levine: loss of father, Chaim Zimbalist Linda Cohen: loss of father, Herbert Berman Rita & Morris Kesselman: loss of son, Allen Kesselman Arthur Kesselman: loss of brother, Allen Kesselman

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Social Action Temple Israel continues to support Family Table, Greater Boston’s kosher food pantry coordinated by Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JF&CS). We collect donations of tuna, pasta, and other non-perishable foods throughout the year and would appreciate your support. Temple Israel has committed to donat-ing 60 boxes of pasta and 35 cans of tuna to Family Table on a monthly basis.In an exciting development, JF&CS has launched Family Table South in October, 2015. Family Table South is hosted at Temple

Beth Abraham in Canton and will provide a more convenient location for South Area residents to both access the support of the food pantry and volunteer and support the organization. Stay tuned for details on how you can participate in Canton or Waltham. For more information please contact socialaction@tisharon.org. Temple Israel’s Social Action Committee will also be exploring additional social action initiatives for the coming year. If you are interested in helping out or have ideas to pursue, please contact socialaction@tisharon.org.

Literacy Team School is in full swing and our tutors are busy helping students to improve their reading and writing skills. This year our tutors are working with first graders.I want to thank Wendy Kranseler for becoming our newest member.If you would like to join our team in this worthwhile endeavor or learn more about the work we do, you can contact me at litera-cy@tisharon.org or find out more at tisharon.org/literacy_team_tutors. Myra Adelmann, Co-Team Leader

Job Shiddukh (Matchmaking) Many terrific, hard-working, skilled members of the Temple Israel community are currently job hunting. In an effort to connect job seekers with jobs, we’re setting up this confidential job shiddukh (matchmaking) project. If you own a business, or your place of employment is hiring, please let us know by filling out our online “I Have a Job To Offer” form. And if you are looking for a job, please fill out the online “I Am Looking For a Job” form. Both can be found at tisharon.org/job-shiddukh. If someone is looking for a job in a field that has a job opening, the office staff (your friendly, community shadkhan - matchmaker) will conntect the two people via an introductory email. Otherwise, jobs, names, and contact information will remain confidential. We hope this will help those in our community find interesting, meaningful employment!

COMMUNITY

Schwartz Family We are deeply grateful for all of the love and support we have received from so many people and organizations, locally and globally. Every thoughtful note, every consoling visit from near and far, sometimes very far, every bus full of students, every one of Ezra’s friends who shared a sweet or funny story about him, every tree planted in Israel, every commitment to memorialize Ezra through good deeds or learning, everyone who brought food or who helped or who donated in Ezra’s memory, every per-son who took time from their busy lives, sometimes very busy lives, to offer us condolences, every caring thought and gesture, all of it was meaningful to us and gave us comfort and strength when we needed it most. We can never sufficiently thank all of you, but please know that we appreciated all of it and that you are in our thoughts as we are in yours.In response to various requests, we have decided to establish a memorial fund at the Jewish Communal Fund that we can use to aggregate some of the various donations being made in Ezra’s memory. We will recommend that any donated funds be granted to a chari-table project that will serve as a fitting legacy to Ezra’s life and pursuits, and we have begun the process of identifying what that charity or project will be. For those wishing to donate to the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Fund, you may donate online via credit card at https://secure.jewishcommunalfund.org/ or by sending a check to the Jewish Communal Fund, 575 Madison Ave., Suite 703, New York, NY 10022, and either way, be sure to indicate in the memo portion of your check or in the online

form that the contribution is for the Ezra Schwartz Memorial Fund. The Jewish Communal Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity, and all donations are tax deductible. If you need additional assistance with making donations to the Fund or if you have any ques-tions, you may visit https://www.jcfny.org/choosing-jewish-communal-fund/ways-to-contribute/ or call 212-752-8277 for assistance. In addition, we continue to encourage gifts to the four institutions that we originally identified and that helped to form Ezra into the beautiful young man that he was. They are: The Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon, MA, The Maimonides School in Brookline, MA, Yeshivat Ashreinu in Bet Shemesh, Israel and Camp Yavneh in Northwood, NH.Looking forward to peaceful times and sharing happy occasions.Gratefully, Ari and Ruth Schwartz

Hessed Caring Community A simple act of Hessed reverberates for the good.Hessed has been busy! We had a fantastic volunteer training on November 1, where new volunteers and returning ones came to learn about the Hessed Committee. We provide support, solace, and hope to congregants and their families during times of ill-ness, loss, or need and celebrate the joyful milestones of birth with them.We are pleased to announce a new initiative: We are looking for volunteers to provide ongoing support for individual members of the community who would benefit from regular contact with the Hessed Community. This will provides regular support to someone with long-term needs and help both the volunteer and the member to develop a relationship. The volunteer would sign up for 3-6 month commitments, with potential for renewal. We envision the time commitment to be 1-3 hours per month.Our Temple Israel Hessed Caring Community not only is interested in looking for new volunteers, but we are also active in reaching out to congregants in need. If you, or someone you

know, would benefit from the Hessed Committee, please reach out to the Temple Israel clergy, office, or the Hessed Committee co-chairs directly.The Hessed Community is active in the following areas:• Bikur cholim (visiting the sick): contacting by telephone and visiting members of our community who are ill or recuperating • Bereavement: calls to offer condolences and assistance • Knit comfort wraps: often delivered to those with long-term illness or other needs • New babies are welcomed with a gift and offers of assistance (in progress) • Honey for the Holidays delivered before Rosh HaShanah to those who experienced a death in the family within the last year • Shabbat Chauffeurs to help shul be accessible to all • Special projects for individual situations

For more information or to join our team, please contact Ariel Serkin or Tova Sperber at hessed@tisharon.org.

COMMUNITY

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from October 14, 2015 to December 3, 2015

JENNIE & MAX BERGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Shelia Sharad in memory of beloved husband, Irving Sharad

BIMAH FLOWER FUND

Diane Kamp in memory of beloved father, Eugene L. Snyder

HERB & EILEEN BROWN YOUTH FUND

Darlene & Larry Lencz to Emily Goldshine & family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Helen Horowitz

Rachel & Brian Silver to Darin & Lisa Dubovy in memory of beloved father

Rachel & Brian Silver to Alisa Levine & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Chaim Zimbalist

Rachel & Brian Silver to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Eliana & Isabel becoming B’not Mitzvah

BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE

Gayle & Dennis Sherman to Stuart Schneiderman & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Minna Schneiderman

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Debbi & Michael Coran to Arnie Freedman, Mazel Tov on being honored on Simchat Torah

Debbi & Michael Coran to Rebecca Katzman, Mazel Tov on being honored on Simchat Torah

Evelyn & Ron Lang to David Briscoe & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Joe Briscoe

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Rosy & Peter Granoff to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

The Coran Family to Emily Goldshine & family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,

Helen Horowitz

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND

Saul Wersted to Cantor Dress in honor of your special birthday

Roz Heller to Cantor Dress with much appreciation and gratitude

Millie Hoffman in memory of beloved brother-in-law, Armin Hoffman

Geila & Marty Aronson to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Geila & Marty Aronson to David Briscoe & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Joe Briscoe

Judy (Berger) Kublin in memory of beloved husband, Phil Berger

Syma Brooker in memory of beloved mother, Rachael Mendell

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved mother, Esther Rudner

Chuck Reingold to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Gary Bello in memory of beloved father, Erwin Bello

Barbara & Gary Bello to Lisa Goodman & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Flora Herring

Barbara & Gary Bello to Marlene Wise in honor of Jennifer’s marriage to Michael Weinstein

Enid Stecker in memory of beloved father, Milton Wooster

Rochelle Strenger & Peter Holden to Cantor Dress in appreciation for your friendship, sensitivity, and warmth

Joel Goldstein in memory of beloved mother, Rose Goldstein

Jeannine Simon to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

George Brooker in memory of beloved mother, Goldie Brooker

Paul Bork in memory of beloved father, Norman Bork

Gloria Rose & Steve Azer to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson

Minna Goldstein in memory of beloved mother, Genia Markovich

Bonnie & Gregg Rubenstein to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Myra Adelmann in memory of beloved father, Morton Adelmann

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Beth & Michael Moshkowitz in honor of the birth of twin granddaughters, Eyva & Noa Goldstein

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Marissa & Adam Goldstein in honor of the birth of twin daughters, Eyva & Noa Goldstein

Amy & Jonathan Katz & Family to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Michael Moskowitz in memory of your beloved mother

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Beebe & Mark Goldstein Moskowitz in honor of the birth of twin granddaughters, Eyva & Noa Goldstein

Sandy & Neil Aronson to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Eliana & Isabel becoming B’not Mitzvah

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

The Keimach Family to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Doreen & Andy Kriegel to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Eliana & Isabel becoming B’not Mitzvah

Doreen & Andy Kriegel to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Marlene & Gary Perkins to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Vivian Tartak to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Sally & Eric Pomerantz to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from October 14, 2015 to December 3, 2015

Marjorie & Andrew Glincher to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Marjorie & Andrew Glincher to Susan Flashner Fineman & Neal Fineman in honor the birth of twin grandsons

Sheila Sharad to Cantor Steven & Myrna in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Roberta Reingold to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Geila & Marty Aronson to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Geila & Marty Aronson to Mara & Jeremy Lechan in honor of birth of daughter, Jenna Alexa

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of your anniversary

Mindy & Irv Kempner to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Johanna & Neil Perlin to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Amy, Harold, Zeke & Alannah Waisel to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Darlene & Larry Lencz to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Tiziana & Michael Getz to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Margie & Marv Asnes to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Audrey & Stan Zamkow to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Benita & Michael Ross to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Lisa & Larry Goodman to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Lisa & Larry Goodman to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Eliana & Isabel becoming B’not Mitzvah

Rona & William Backus in memory of beloved mother, Jeanne Appel

DAILY MINYAN FUND

Jeff Cohen in memory of beloved mother, Audrey Rhoda Cohen

Lois Diamond in memory of beloved mother, Jean Golden

ROBIN FELDMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

Rochelle Strenger & Peter Holden to Erna Strenger in honor of your 89th birthday

Arlene & Michael Flatto to Emily Goldshine & family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Helen Horowitz

Arlene & Michael Flatto to Rita & Ken Brine in honor of the birth of grandson, Dylan Hunter Brine

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Alisa Levine & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Chaim Zimbalist

SANDRA GAMM MEMORIAL FUND

Stephen Gamm in memory of beloved sister, Marsha Razin

Celia & Stephen Gamm to Abe Heitin in memory of beloved mother, Gladys Heitin

Celia & Stephen Gamm to Tessa Gamm in honor of your 10th birthday

Celia & Stephen Gamm to David Trufan in honor of your 17th birthday

Celia & Stephen Gamm to Marlene & Barney Ovrut in honor of the birth of twin granddaughters, Lydia Julianne and Josephine Samantha Funk

TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL FUND

Beverly Goldberg in memory of beloved mother, Shirley Swartz

Stuart Sherman in memory of beloved father, Edward A. Sherman

Jimmy Slovin in memory of beloved mother, Mae Slovin

Elaine Corman in memory of beloved father, Joseph Mitchell

Steve Baturin with much appreciation

Marjorie Glincher in memory of beloved mother, Estelle Skalsky

Thursday Evening Israeli Dancing Group with much appreciation

Lester Wax in memory of beloved mother, Martha V. Wax

Lester Wax in memory of beloved father, Ralph S. Wax

Zorina Pitkin in memory of beloved brother, Igor Bezverkhny

Heather & Jerry Boxerman & Family to Lisa Goodman & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Flora Herring

Heather & Jerry Boxerman & Family to Barbara Schultz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Shelia Engelbach

Heather & Jerry Boxerman & Family to the Levitt Family in honor of Sam becoming Bar Mitzvah

Judi & Steve Elkin to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Barbara Schultz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sheila Engelbach

Arleen Seidman in memory of beloved father, Irving Sharad

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Donna & Barry Rosen in honor of Scott’s marriage to Leah Rubin

Randy & Steve Ugent with much appreciation

Chuck Bloom in memory of beloved father, Fallon Bloom

Bonnie & Gregg Rubenstein to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Susan Kohan in memory of beloved mother, Anneliese Leyde

Tiziana Getz in memory of beloved father, Bruno Guidarelli

Robert Haime in memory of beloved father, Morris Haime

David Weinberg in memory of beloved wife, Barbara Weinberg

Arleen & Keith Seidman to Cantor Steven & Myrna in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Dorothy Karlsberg in memory of beloved mother, Francis Komins

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from October 14, 2015 to December 3, 2015

Susan & Robert Price to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Susan & Robert Price to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Nissi & Ron Finn in memory of beloved parents, Mona & Morris Finn and Julius “Puzil” Glick

TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Libbie & Ed Worobey to Don Weiner in memory of beloved brother, Howard Weiner

Libbie & Ed Worobey to Lisa Goodman & family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Flora Herring

Alyssa & Robert Samuels to Selman Roberts in memory of beloved husband, Marvin Roberts

Susan & Bruce Creditor to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Marlene Chused in memory of beloved mother, Cecile Goodman

Nancy & Lee Schiff to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Eliana and Isabel becoming B’not Mitzvah

Ruthy Gomolka in memory of beloved mother, Esther Azoulay

Amy & Harold Waisel to Alisa Levine & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Chaim Zimbalist

Lisa, Rob, Daniel & Sarah Fishman to Alisa Levine & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Chaim Zimbalist

HESSED/CARING COMMUNITY FUND

Judy & Irving Kublin with much appreciation

Susan & Bruce Creditor to David Briscoe & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Joe Briscoe

Faye Berzon to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Beverly Levine in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Anna Gerson

Beverly Levine in memory of beloved

father, David Louis Gerson

Judy Katz in memory of beloved grandmother, Jenny L. Shuman

Myrna Green to Bev & Sherm Palan in honor of Ruth being named American Academy of Nursing 2015 New Fellow

Myrna Green to Ruth Palan Lopez in honor of your being named American Academy of Nursing 2015 New Fellow

Eve & Herb Marin to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor the birth of granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Sue Wolkon in memory of beloved father, Sidney Aronoff

Honey Lew in memory of beloved sister, Ruth Gould

Linda Rosen in memory of beloved grandfather, Samuel Dandes

Sandra Salzman in memory of beloved father, Max Bielinki

Sandra Salzman in memory of beloved sister, Shelly Silverman

Amy & David Hearne & family to Bill Heitin & family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Gladys Heitin

Amy & David Hearne & family to Sean Lilienfeld & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Roy Lilienfeld

Amy & David Hearne & family to David Briscoe & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Joe Briscoe

Margie & Rob Maidman in memory of beloved mother, Anne Maidman

Susan Shikora in memory of beloved mother, Sheila Musicant

Linda & Stanley Rosen to Susan & Joel Alpert in memory of beloved uncle, Mel Merken

Ed Rubin in memory of beloved brother, Robert Rubin

Ina Cushman in memory of beloved father, Frank Cushman

Karen Glaser in memory of beloved father, Joseph Leshefsky

Hope & Andy Klassman to Stan Zamkow & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Muriel Zamkow

The Keimach Family to Susan Flashner

Fineman & Neal Fineman in honor of the birth of twin grandsons

The Keimach Family to Elaine & Herb Glick in honor of Brian’s engagement to Hillary Samuels

Rita Geher in memory of beloved mother, Diana Fine

Julia Cushman in memory of beloved husband, Frank M. Cushman

Roberta & Barry Arkin to Stan Zamkow & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Muriel Zamkow

Harriet & Meyer Press to Richard Sacks in memory of beloved Gloria Sacks

Eve & Herb Marin to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved brother, Mark Rudner

Adele Waldman in memory of beloved father, Jacob Klemens

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND

Greta & Steve Rafsky in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Nava Frances Maidman

MAYER KATZ HOLOCAUST & JEWISH HISTORY COLLECTIONS

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Saul Wersted to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Arlene & Michael Weingast to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

Doreen & Andy Kriegel to Harvey Katz in honor of your special birthday

KOACH

Sally & Eric Pomerantz with much appreciation

Drorit & Steve Bogen with much appreciation

KUBLIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Irving Kublin in memory of beloved wife, Gertrude Kublin

LAMB-ELLOWITZ FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Mickey & Don Kogos in memory of beloved sister-in-law, Rae Kogos

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS

Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from October 14, 2015 to December 3, 2015

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Friedman & family in memory of beloved, “Auntie” Irene Liberman

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Johanna & Neil Perlin in honor of Josh’s marriage to Inna Ryvkin

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Charlotte & Howard Ellowitz in honor of your anniversary

MAH GADLU FUND

Rachel & Brian Silver to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

MISHPACHA MINYAN FUND

Elana & Dan Finn to Beebe Amdur & Mark Goldstein in honor of the birth of twin granddaughters, Noa Sadie and Eyva Ayla Goldstein

Susan & Howard Novick to David Briscoe & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Joe Briscoe

Susan & Howard Novick to Susan Flashner Fineman & Neal Fineman in honor of birth of twin grandsons

Rachel & Brian Silver to Dan Katz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Phyllis Katz

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Carol & Jerry Stern to Sheri & Bob Garber in memory of beloved mother, Muriel Malick

Carol & Jerry Stern to Gail & David Solomon in memory of beloved mother, Ruth Weiss

Carol & Jerry Stern to Joanie Hene & family in memory of beloved husband and father, Alvin Hene

Tiziana & Michael Getz to Susan Flashner Fineman & Neal Fineman in honor of the birth of twin grandsons

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Sue & Ken Wolkon with much appreciation

Marion & Harvey Katz to Rabbi Fish with much appreciation

Diane & David Sigel with much appreciation

Margie & Marv Asnes to Geila & Marty Aronson in honor of the birth of

granddaughter, Jenna Alexa Lechan

Jennifer & Isaac Gerofsky to Rabbi Fish with much appreciation

Jeff Cohen in memory of beloved mother, Audrey Rhoda Cohen

Ralph Miller in memory of beloved father, Samuel N. Miller

Rochelle Strenger & Peter Holden to Rabbi Fish in appreciation for your kindness and wisdom at our simcha

Susan & Bruce Creditor to Rabbi Fish in memory of your dear friend, Richard Lakin

Harriet & Marty Agulnek with much appreciation

Don Kogos in memory of beloved father, Samuel Kogos

Judy Katz in memory of beloved grandmother, Goldie Abel

Kathy & Ed Hershfield to William Heitin & family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Gladys Heitin

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Dan Katz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Phyllis Katz

Nadine Evans & Rafi Kieval to Susan Flashner Fineman and Neal Fineman in honor of the birth of twin grandsons

Lotti Rubin in memory of beloved parents, Rose & Barney Shapiro

Margie & Marv Asnes to Sue Wolkon wishing you a speedy recovery

Doreen Kriegel in memory of beloved father, Max Horn

Amy & David Hearne & family to Rabbi Fish, Mazel Tov on your installation

ISRAEL & DORIS SAMUELS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Miriam Gopen in memory of beloved mother, Doris Rose Samuels

BETTY SHER/MIRIAM PERLIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR HERTZ NURSERY SCHOOL

Jim Spevock in memory of beloved mother, Eva J. Spevock

Jim Spevock in memory of beloved father, David Spevock

Judy Steinberg to Cantor Steven &

Myrna Dress in honor of the birth of grandson, Isaac Meir Dress

Judy Steinberg to Heather & Jerry Boxerman in honor of Isabel & Eliana becoming B’not Mitzvah

Judy Steinberg in memory of beloved husband, Benjamin Steinberg

Dianne & Bruce Needle to Kathy Trager in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Charles Keeler

SLOVIN FAMILY EDUCATION FUND

Ann & Jimmy Slovin to Honey Lew in memory of beloved sister, Micki Bluestein

RABBI PESACH SOBEL PROZDOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Millie Hoffman in memory of beloved father, Carl Flax

TIFERET CENTER FUND

Art & Stacy Newman with much appreciation

Greta & Steve Rafsky with much appreciation

Nancy & Jeff Lord with much appreciation

Sharon & Mal Jacobs with much appreciation

Esther & Warren Anastasia with much appreciation

Susan & Wayne Gelfman with much appreciation

JOSEPH & MIRIAM ULMAN MEMORIAL FUND

Toby Grandberg in memory of beloved father, Eli Ulman

USY SCHOLARSHIP

Harriet & Meyer Press to Joel Camiel wishing you a speedy recovery

MILTON WEISMAN MEMORIAL FUND

Roberta Becker in memory of beloved father, Irving Shamban

Roberta Becker to the Heitin Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Gladys Heitin

Bob Kurland in memory of beloved sister, Leona Zelman

Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONSThank you for your generous and thoughtful support.

Temple Israel sincerely values your gift. Your kindness and generosity will be acknowledged and the recipient(s) will be notified promptly. Simply make a donation online (www.tisharon.org) or fill out this form and return together with a check payable to Temple Israel. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name Street City, State, Zip CodeFund(s) Selection:

c Bimah Flower Fund Provides funds for bimah flowers. c Building For Our Future Fund Supports the Renovation and Expansion Campaign mortgage. c Cantor’s Music Fund Finances the operational costs of the Rinat Yisrael Chorus and the materials necessary to integrate music into the synagogue. c Community Garden Fund Supports our community garden. c Daily Minyan Fund Supports our daily minyan. c Gamm-Varty Community Fund Supports special activities and purchases for the benefit of the congregation. c General Fund Supports the synagogue’s operating expenses. c General Scholarship Fund Provides tuition support for students to attend Jewish day schools and camps, trips to Israel, and other Jewish learning opportunities. c Herb & Eileen Brown Youth Fund Augments the USY programming budget. c Hessed Caring Community Fund Supports assistance to Temple members in times of need c Holocaust Memorial Fund Supports the annual Yom HaShoah program. c Lamb/Ellowitz Family Scholar-in-Residence Fund Endowment to provide guest lecturers. c Leonard Sandhaus Memorial Children’s Collection Adds books for children to our library.

c Mahzor Lev Shalem Dedicate a new mahzor for the High Holy Day Service. $36 each; inscribe the bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one. c Mah Gadlu Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Mayer Katz Holocaust & Jewish History Collections Supports the library. c Mishpacha Minyan Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Prayer Book Fund Supports the repair and purchase of prayer books as needed. c Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Supports those in the community in need. Contact the rabbi if you, or someone you know, is in need. c Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund Supports annual programs in music and other cultural arts for the benefit of Temple Israel members. c Simcha Garden $118 or more; honor your family’s simcha by helping to underwrite the synagogue’s special landscaping projects. c Tiferet Center Fund Supports the Center’s programs and services for Temple members and the greater Sharon Jewish community. c Toby Neipris Wilgoren Memorial Jewish & Hebrew Literature Collection Supports the library. c Tree of Life $360 per leaf; inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations.

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Other Funds:

c Bertram Berger Memorial Fund c Jennie & Max Berger Scholarship c Israel Boyer Memorial Scholarship c Irving & Gloria Bromberg Memorial Scholarship c Frank Einis Memorial Fund c Anne & David Enbinder Scholarship c Robin Feldman Special Education Fund c Sid Hentoff Memorial Scholarship c Irving & Ann Glaser Memorial Fund

c John Gold Scholarship c Dr. George V. Hochman Scholarship c Anna & Paul Kerstein Scholarship c Dr. Aaron Kornetsky Scholarship c Kublin Family Scholarship c Harriet V. Lake Memorial Scholarship c Steven Linick Scholarship c Robyn Amy Locke Hebrew Educational Fund c Maltz Family Campership Fund c Leo Pollock Fund c Benjamin Rosenstein Fund

c Israel & Doris Samuels Scholarship c Max & Ida Schultz Memorial Fund c Harvey Alan Seigel Achievement Fund c Rose Shanker Memorial Fund for Youth Activities c Manfred Sheff Memorial Fund c Sher-Perlin Hertz Nursery School Scholarship Fund c Abby Shevitz z”l Anshei Mitzvah Fund c Slovin Family Education Fund c Rabbi Pesach Sobel Prozdor

Scholarship c Hyman Sokoloff Scholarship c Frances Steinberg Scholarship c Lonni Beth Stern Academic Achievement Award c Theodore Stern Memorial Fund c Miriam & Joseph Ulman Memorial Fund c Milton Weisman Memorial Fund c Evelyne & Saul Wersted Scholarship for Students at the Jewish Theological Seminary

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CALENDAR

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Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar for updates and daily minyan times

JANUARY 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sometimes new events get added, programs times change, and classes are rescheduled after the Luach goes to print... Make sure the office has your current email address so you stay up to date!

You can also check the online calendar for the latest updates: tisharon.org/calendar

1 20 TevetCandle lighting, 4:05pm • Shabbat Services, 4:00pm

2 21 Tevet• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services, 9:00am • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:00pm

3 22 Tevet

4 23 Tevet • Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Sr USY Lounge, 6:30pm • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

5 24 Tevet 6 25 Tevet

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School • Facing Loss: Bereavement Group, 6:00pm • Executive Committee Meeting, 7:00pm

7 26 Tevet

• Religious School • Sisterhood Meeting, 7:00pm • A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm• To Work It and Protect It, 7:45pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm

8 27 Tevet Candle lighting, 4:12pm

• NERUSY Freshman Kinnus • Brotherhood Shabbat • Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm • Mah Gadlu Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

9 28 Tevet

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services (Brotherhood Shabbat), 9:00am • Junior Congregation, 10:30am • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:05pm • Brotherhood Evening Social

10 29 Tevet

• Religious School • Brotherhood Brunch and Lecture, 10:00am • Hazak Brunch, 10:30am

11 1 Sh’vat Rosh Chodesh • Latte & Learning, 10:00am • Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

12 2 Sh’vat 13 3 Sh’vat

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School

14 4 Sh’vat• Religious School • Hertz Committee Meeting, 7:30pm • A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm• To Work It and Protect It, 7:45pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm • Israel Affairs Meeting, 8:00pm • Education Commit-tee Meeting, 8:00pm

15 5 Sh’vat Candle lighting, 4:19pm • Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

16 6 Sh’vat

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services, 9:00am • Israel Affairs Talk • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:15pm • Havdalah and Games Night, 4:00pm

17 7 Sh’vat

• Routes Discussion Series, 10:15am • Jewish Heroes Series, 6:00pm

18 8 Sh’vat 19 9 Sh’vat 20 10 Sh’vat

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School • Facing Loss: Bereavement Group, 6:00pm • Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30pm

21 11 Sh’vat

• Religious School• A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm• To Work It and Protect It, 7:45pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm

22 12 Sh’vatCandle lighting, 4:28pm

• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm • USY Kab/Shab • Mishpacha Minyan Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

23 13 Sh’vat• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services (Shabbat Shira), 9:00am • Kitah Bet Siddur Presentation • Junior Congregation, 10:30am • Mincha/Ma’ariv (Max Loew’s Bar Mitzvah), 4:00pm• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:20pm

24 14 Sh’vat

• Religious School • Bagels & Shmear, 10:00am • USY Ice Skating

25 15 Sh’vat • Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Sr USY Lounge, 6:30pm • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

26 16 Sh’vat 27 17 Sh’vat

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School

28 18 Sh’vat

• A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm• To Work It and Protect It, 7:45pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm

29 19 Sh’vat Candle lighting, 4:37pm

• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

30 20 Sh’vat

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services (Sisterhood Shabbat), 9:00am• Tot Shabbat, 10:30am • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:30pm • Lift Your Spirits, 7:00pm

31 21 Sh’vat• Religious School • Hazak Brunch, 10:00am • Israel Trip Info Meeting, 11:00am• AIPAC Event, 4:00pm• Sr. USY Shmooze, 7:00pm

FEBRUARY 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 22 Sh’vat

• Latte & Learning, 10:00am • Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

2 23 Sh’vat 3 24 Sh’vat

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School • Facing Loss: Bereavement Group, 6:00pm • Executive Committee Meeting, 7:00pm

4 25 Sh’vat Tu Bishvat

• Religious School • Sisterhood Meeting, 7:00pm • A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm

5 26 Sh’vatCandle lighting, 4:46pm

• Mah Gadlu Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

6 27 Sh’vat

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services, 9:00am • Junior Congregation, 10:30am• K-3 Havdalah, 4:30pm • Mincha/Ma’ariv Min-yan, 4:40pm• TO Semi Formal, 7:00pm

7 28 Sh’vat

• World Wide Wrap, 8:30am • Religious School • Football Party, 6:30pm

8 29 Kislev • Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

9 30 Sh’vat Rosh Chodesh

• Visiting Educator Dr. Erica Brown, 11:30am

10 1 Adar IRosh Chodesh

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School • TI Reads Book Dis-cussion, 7:30pm

11 2 Adar I

• Religious School • A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm • Education Commit-tee Meeting, 8:00pm

12 3 Adar I Candle lighting 4:55pm • Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

13 4 Adar I

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services, 9:00am • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:50pm

14 5 Adar I

15 6 Adar I 16 7 Adar I 17 8 Adar I

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Hertz Magic Show

18 9 Adar I • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm

19 10 Adar ICandle lighting 5:04pm • Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

20 11 Adar I

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services, 9:00am • Junior Congregation, 10:30am• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:55pm

21 12 Adar I

• Religious School• Brotherhood Board Meeting, 10:00am • Sisterhood Bagels & Shmear, 10:00am • Katanim & Kadima Event, 12:00pm

22 13 Adar I

• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

23 14 Adar I

24 15 Adar I

• Talmud Class, 9:30am • Religious School • Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30pm

25 16 Adar I

• Religious School • A Cappella Rehearsals, 7:30pm • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm • Israel Affairs Meeting, 8:00pm

26 17 Adar ICandle lighting 5:12pm

• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm • USY Kab/Shab • Mishpacha Minyan Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

27 18 Adar I

• Drop-in Meditation, 8:55am • Shabbat Services (Jack Landstein’s Bar Mitzvah), 9:00am • Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 5:05pm • Wicked Wild West Hoedown, 7:00pm

28 19 Adar I

• Religious School• Shalom Ireland Screening

29 20 Adar I

• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm • Religious School • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Purim Schpiel Rehearsals, 7:30pm

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