L`Shana Tova. We wish you blessings and peace in 5776

Volume 157, Issue 2
Elul 5775/Tishrei 5776
September 2015
L’Shana Tova. We wish you blessings and peace in 5776
SEPTEMBER
HIGHLIGHTS
Beyond the High Holy Days
The celebration of the New Year extends
beyond Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The Temple will host a full slate of
Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations.
Perhaps you want to celebrate in your
way by building a sukkah. See Rabbi
Schultz’s column for ideas, plus the
holiday schedule, on Page 5.
Back to School
September means school is back in
session, and that also holds true at
Congregation B’nai Israel. Teens can
learn about BIFTY on Page 4, parents
can check on key religious school dates
on Page 6, and we all can meet the new
Young Israeli Emissaries, on Page 7.
Be “One of Us”
The “One of Us” profiles are on hiatus
this month, but they will be back in
October. We want to include your story.
Let us know what brought you to our
congregation. Reach out to Bulletin
Editor Scott Smith at ssmith@cbibpt.
org.
More Inside
Sharing Our Joy................................. P.2
Sincere Sympathy.............................. P.2
Bulletin Board.................................... P.2
Library................................................ P.4
Donations........................................... P.8
Shabbat Services.............................. P.15
Bonim............................................... P.15
High Holy Days Are Here
It is the season of reflection and renewal
as we mark Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur this month.
Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of
Sunday, September 13 and runs through
September 15. Yom Kippur starts
with Kol Nidre services on Tuesday,
September 22 and runs to sundown the
next day.
Congregation B’nai Israel again will
offer services in both the sanctuary and
an outdoor tent. For those desiring an
even more natural setting, join us on
Erev Rosh Hashanah at 6:00 p.m. on
Sunday, September 13 for a service on
Jennings Beach in Fairfield.
This year’s High Holy Day services
mark the debut of our new prayer books,
“Mishkan Hanefesh.” The books may
look familiar to some, as B’nai Israel
helped “test drive” the two-book set
(one for Rosh Hashanah, one for Yom
Kippur) during its development stage.
Rabbi Prosnit offers more details on the
book, plus you can learn how to donate
to the cause or buy your own set, plus
get an early look at the new machzor, on
Page 3 of this month’s Bulletin.
L’Shana Tova!
ADL To Honor Rabbi Prosnit
The Connecticut Regional Office of the
Anti-Defamation League will honor Rabbi
James Prosnit with the 2015 Distinguished
Community Leadership Award at a
ceremony on Sunday, October 25, at 5:30
p.m. at Temple Israel in Westport.
The award is given annually to “outstanding
citizens who contribute to building strong
communities that are open to all people
without regard to race, religion, ethnicity
or sexual orientation.”
For more information, contact regional
office Associate Development Director
Janet Magid at 203-288-6500, ext. 313, or
[email protected].
The Connecticut Regional Office is
responsible for overseeing the ADL’s
operations in the state. From assisting
victims of discrimination to reaching
thousands with anti-bias education, the
ADL’s Connecticut Regional Office
impacts public policy and improves our
communities.
ADL advocacy and programs focus on
anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry,
extremism, hate crimes, civil rights,
interfaith and inter-group understanding,
and peace in the Middle East.
Sharing Our Joy
Wendy and Don Hyman, in honor of
the birth of granddaughter, Sahra Allene
Martin, daughter of Emily and Matt,
sister of Annelise.
Alan and Susan Kasson, in honor of
the marriage of son, Adam, to Claire
Koenig, and on the engagement of son
Michael, to Debbie Kaufman.
Charlie and Carol Gursky, in honor
of their 60th Wedding Anniversary; in
honor of great-granddaughter, Eliza
Jane, daughter of Talia and Taylor
Brinkman.
Ann and Abe Breslow, in honor of
the birth of twin grandsons, Carter and
Mason, sons of Craig and Kelly.
Jerry Saunders and Elaine Appellof,
in honor the birth of granddaughter,
Zara Bassi Saunders, daughter of Jason
and Gina.
New Members
Welcome! Welcome!
A warm welcome to our newest
members. We look forward to their
participation in our many programs
and hope their affiliation will not
only enrich their lives, but that of our
congregation.
Bryan and Jessica Decker, Lucy and
Tessa
Moody Avenue, Trumbull
Brian and Annie Ringelheim, Paige
and Emma
Bailey Road, Fairfield
Andrew and Melissa Katz, Mason and
Jaxson
Gatehouse Road, Trumbull
Amy Sack, and Jack
Linley Drive, Fairfield
Sincere Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved
families of:
Shirley Braverman, mother of Bruce
Braverman
Robert Small, brother of Peter Small,
nephew of Ann Small, and cousin of
Jeffrey Small
Myron Schlesinger, father of Amy Rich
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Bulletin Board
Mitzvah Mornings
Join us once a month for a Mitzvah
Morning! We meet on Sunday mornings
in the temple lobby for some coffee and
snacks, and then head out to our project
site. If you are a Religious School
parent, you will be back in time to pick
up your kids! On September 20, join your fellow
B’nai Israel congregants for a morning
of social action in the community.
This month we will be working
outdoors! We are partnering with
Urban Roots Bridgeport/Green Village
Initiative (www.gogvi.org) to help
with their community garden on
Charles Street in Bridgeport. Urban
Roots Bridgeport manages 24 school
gardens and 14 community gardens
in the city. Each garden has one bed
dedicated for donation to local food
pantries to provide fresh produce to
city residences. There will be a new
garden built later this year at a site on
Charles Street. Our help is needed to
remove old beds, clear brush, etc. No
skills needed! Just a desire to help, be
outside, get (a little) dirty and have fun
with fellow congregants! We will meet in the Temple lobby
at 9:00 a.m. for a quick cup of coffee
and a bagel, before heading out for our
project. We will work from 9:30 a.m. to
Noon (you can drive your own car and
leave when you have to). Please contact
Shari Nerreau at shari.nerreau@raveis.
com or Susy Kamin at susahkamin@
yahoo.com with any questions.
Adults and teens are welcome to join
us. You can sign up at http://goo.gl/
forms/14JEVJxULA or by contacting
either Shari or Susy. We hope to see
you then! We are planning our next Mitzvah
Mornings for October 25, November 15
and December 24 (afternoon/evening).
Watch the Bulletin, Hashavua and the
Temple website for more details.
A Taste of Merkaz
Save the date to honor Marjorie
Krubiner, head of Merkaz, at the Taste
of Merkaz on Sunday, November 15, at
Congregation B’nai Israel.
This special evening of adult learning
will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Merkaz is the Community High School
for Judaic Studies, serving a diverse
population of area Jewish students in 9th
to 12th grades for over 35 years. Merkaz
meets weekly on Tuesday nights during
the school year, splitting time between
Congregations B’nai Israel and Rodeph
Sholom.
Support Kesher and Keshet and
Special Needs Programs
“Bike the Beach/Hike the Beach”
sets off on Sunday, September 20 at
Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Probus
Club supports a charity bike tour of 10,
20, 45 or 62 miles or a 5K walk (3.1
miles). All proceeds go to Connecticut
residents with intellectual disabilities
and local charities such as Kennedy
Center. Go to www.bikethebeach.com
to register for the ride or walk or to
make a pledge. This family-oriented
event includes shirts, lunch and a great
cause.
Bishop Frank Caggiano Visits
On Friday, October 23, we welcome
The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano,
Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport, to our
synagogue on the occasion of the 50th
anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Nostra
Aetate – Latin for “In Our Time” –
was a document from the Second
Vatican Council that revolutionized the
Catholic Church’s approach to Jews
and Judaism. Bishop Caggiano will
speak at 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Services,
followed by a dinner and conversation.
Dinner costs $20 per person, and you
can reserve your seat by contacting
Chris Rocha in the Temple office at
(203) 336-1858 or [email protected].
Keep Your College
Students
Connected
We want to stay connected with your
college student(s) and keep them
connected with the temple through
monthly bulletins, Hashavua emails and
holiday surprises! Please send Lynn the
mailing and email address of your
college student(s) at [email protected].
See full High Holy Day Service Schedule and Food Drive details on Page 16.
From the Rabbi’s Desk/Rabbi James Prosnit
Meet the New Prayer Books – Part II
Along with Rabbi Schultz and Cantor
Blum, I am looking forward to introducing
you to Mishkan Hanefesh, the New High
Holy Day prayer book published by the
CCAR.
The title, Mishkan Hanefesh, translates to
“Sanctuary of the Soul” and is meant to
suggest how, on the Holy Days especially,
each person’s spiritual quest happens within the holy space of the community. In the
Introduction to the books (yes, there are
two – one for each Holy Day), the editors
write, “We hope that this machzor will be
a meeting place for the inner life of each
individual, the warm embrace of community, and the sacred traditions of the Jewish
people.”
My sense is that CCAR has accomplished
just that and our new prayer book will
inspire us to probe the grandeur and the
mysteries of the Days of Awe in
important and meaningful ways. The
books include updated translations,
thoughtful essays, rich commentary, and
a beautiful selection of poetry by authors
such as Pablo Neruda, Langston Hughes
and Henry David Thoreau, integrated with
traditional prayers. The editors have tried
to be sensitive to our rich liturgical heritage
while showing a profound understanding
of the contemporary beliefs and concerns
of liberal Jews.
Creating the new prayer book was a
seven-year project, and we were one of
the 300 congregations that “test drove”
certain services, providing feedback to
the editors. I hope you’ll find that the new
book strengthens your connection to both
Personalize Our New Prayer Books
We were able to purchase our new
High Holy Day prayer books, Mishkan
Hanefesh, through the generosity of
several congregants and monies in our
Prayer Book Fund. But now that fund
is depleted, and we need to replenish
it. Please consider honoring or
memorializing someone special to you
by donating a set of Mishkan Hanefesh
bookplates. For a contribution of $36
per set, we will place a personalized
bookplate in both the Rosh Hashanah
and Yom Kippur prayer books. To order
your bookplates, visit www.cbibpt.org
or call Chris in the Temple office at
(203) 336-1858.
Also, Rabbi Prosnit and Rabbi Schultz
will offer a three-part series introducing
the new prayer books on Fridays
September 4 and September 11 at Noon.
The series will include:
We also have a limited number of
Mishkan Hanefesh sets available for
purchase for your personal use. Please
contact Chris if you would like one for
your home.
•
A brief history of prayer book
reform, from the traditional
machzor to the Union Prayer Book
and beyond.
•
What are some of the Mishkan
Hanefesh’s
most
significant
changes, and why were they made?
•
How will some new translations
affect our understanding of the
classical liturgy?
•
Will the “left side of the page”
readings inspire us or jar us?
•
New Torah and Haftarah Readings
– should we use them?
the personal and the communal intent of
the Holy Days.
There are a few structural changes that you
will note in the flow of services. One will
be on Rosh Hashanah morning with the
sounding of the shofar. Rather than having one lengthy shofar service towards the
end of the worship experience, the shofar
blasts will be split up and woven into three
distinct sections throughout the morning.
The rationale for splitting the service this
way is to increase the drama and uniqueness of the shofar moments.
In considering the change, the editors
spent some time discussing the thematic
phrase that highlighted the essence of
each service. For instance, on the eve of
Rosh Hashanah, the message was “Avinu
Malacheinu – renew us.” On Kol Nidre,
the theme was “I Forgive you, as you have
asked.” On Rosh Hashanah morning, the
primary intent is to “Hear the call of the
shofar.” By weaving the blasts throughout
the service, we can spend more time with
this centerpiece of our liturgy. As in an Andrew Lloyd Weber musical, the primary
theme reoccurs at varying points to heighten the experience. I look forward to seeing
if we like how this innovation works.
We’ll have a chance to discuss this as well
as several other unique elements in the
class that Rabbi Schultz and I are offering on Fridays at noon on August 28 and
September 4 and 11. We also will welcome
your feedback after the Days are concluded. Yes, there will be a bit of a learning
curve, but we trust Mishkan Hanefesh will
inspire sacred connections for many years
to come.
Donation Item of the Month: Canned Fruits and Vegetables for the Connecticut Food Bank.
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Bifty
Welcome to BIFTY!
You should join BIFTY!
WHO: All high school teens!
WHAT: Congregation B’nai Israel’s high
school youth group
WHERE: Congregation B’nai Israel
WHEN: Most Thursdays of each month
from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the youth group
lounge on the second floor!
WHY: Because BIFTY is the best way to
have fun and connect to Jewish teens!
Still not convinced you should join?
Learn more about us!
Like “BIFTY” on Facebook!
Follow “cbi.bifty” on Instagram!
Want to talk to someone more directly?
Email one of our presidents or our
advisor!
● Becky Molinoff: becky.soccer3@
gmail.com
● Caroline DelAngelo: cgdelangelo@
gmail.com
● Marisa Underberger (Advisor):
[email protected]
The B’nai Israel Library Ladies welcome
our congregation to the new beginnings
of fall and the New Year. May your
lives be filled with sweetness, and may
your reading of Jewish literature be
inspiring, enjoyable and uplifting. To
help you achieve this lofty aim, we have
some recommendations for your reading
pleasure in the coming months.
Dara Horn, a favorite author of Jewishthemed historical fiction, wrote an
amazing first novel, “In the Image.” This
book is perfect for a month of renewals;
the characters, theme and settings
integrate relationships, self-exploration
and the intertwining of spiritual growth
with life’s passages.
For those of you who enjoyed “The Red
Tent,” we recommend another intriguing,
entertaining historical novel about a
character we’ve heard of but know
little about, “Delilah,” by India Edghill.
An interesting read, this book takes us
right into the world of Samson and the
relationship that became so famous.
“As a Driven Leaf,” by Milton Steinberg,
is a classic example of spiritual conflict
in the context of personal loyalties. This
historical novel (with some real Talmudic
figures and concepts tied in throughout),
puts the theme of the struggle to live
in two worlds in a meaningful Judaic
setting. Everyone should find time to
read this!
For the younger set, there are so many
books that we had a hard time selecting
just a few to focus on! “What a Way To
Start A New Year!,” by Jacqueline Jules,
celebrates a family who has relocated
right before Rosh Hashanah. The children
are worried that holiday traditions will
not be enjoyed, but Dad (who is not
Jewish) saves the day!
Have you ever wondered why the challah
we eat at Rosh Hashanah is round? Well,
we have the answer. “How the Rosh
Hashanah Challah Became Round,” by
Sylvia B. Epstein, is a delightful tale
explaining this mystery to us. Find time
to read it!
Members of BIFTY want you to join them for fun and excitement this year.
We look forward to seeing you at our
upcoming events, including our Yom
Kippur food drive!
A Time For Renewal And Reading
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“New Year at the Pier,” by April Halprin
Wayland, is a happy and meaningful story
about the ritual of Taslich, The children
in the book ask each other for (and grant
each other) forgiveness for hurtful things
that they have done during the past year,
and commit to more positive actions in
the coming year.
The theme of repentance and forgiveness
is charmingly written about in “The
Hardest Word,” a Yom Kippur story by
Jacqueline Jules. Children are introduced
to these difficult concepts in a context
they can comprehend. This book ties in
well with “New Year at the Pier.”
All of these books will be available on
the library desk. Please remember to sign
the card that is in the back of the book
of you select. Print your name and phone
number clearly.
We wish you and your family L’Shana
Tova.
■ The Library Ladies
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From the Rabbi’s Study: Rabbi Evan Schultz
A Sukkah in the Round?
A Sukkah in the Round?
The month of September has arrived – the
S’mores display case at the local Target
has been replaced by “Back to School”
supplies, there are cars lined up along
Sport Hill Road, ready to pick apples at
Silverman’s Farm, and the fall festival of
Sukkot begins on September 27.
Sukkot is a wonderful holiday, as we
celebrate the harvest, the outdoors and
construction paper chains. One way to
mark the festival is to construct a sukkah
in your yard. The sukkah harkens us
back to the temporary booths that the
Israelites dwelt in while wandering
through the wilderness. It is a wonderful
way to observe the festival as a family
and to welcome guests into your home.
Last year we invited our entire street into
our sukkah, and for many of them, it was
their first experience inside of one. It
was a great opportunity to build a sense
of community on our street and to teach
others about the Jewish festival.
custom and tradition. Perhaps you might
like to design and build one this year in
your yard. (Let us know if you do; we’ll
feature your sukkah on our website and
Facebook page.)
“ Yes, go ahead and
build a sukkah on
your boat.”
Maybe you’ve always thought about
building a sukkah, but the whole three
walls and some corn stalks on the roof
never sounded that exciting to you. Well,
then keep reading! Below you’ll find some
creative sukkah ideas from Maimonides
(12th century Spanish Rabbi and scholar)
that are well within the bounds of Jewish
Sukkot & Simchat Torah Services
Sukkot
Sunday, September 27
Join us for an evening of festive
celebration:
5:00 p.m. Sukkah Decorating
Hang fruits and gourds, or make
and hang paper chains and other
decorations.
6:00 p.m. Family Service
Rejoice in this new season!
6:30 p.m. Potluck Picnic
Bring a nut-free dish that serves eight
and stay for dinner. Last names A-L,
please bring a side dish, last names
M-Z, please bring a main dish.
Monday, September 28
10:00 a.m. Sukkot Service
10:00 a.m. Young Children’s Sukkot
Program and Service
Simchat Torah
Sunday, October 4
5:30 p.m. Flag-making
Design a flag or banner to wave in
the Torah scroll procession during the
service.
6:00 p.m. Family Service
Sing along with the Junior Choir,
dance, march with the Torah, and
watch as it is completely unfurled
before our eyes.
Monday, October 5
10:00 a.m. Yizkor Service
The Round Sukkah
Yes, a sukkah can actually be round!
In his book of Jewish law, Maimonides
writes, “A round sukkah – if its
circumference is large enough to contain
a square seven handbreadths by seven
handbreadths, it is kosher even though it
has no corners.” Jewish tradition allows
for “abnormal” shaped sukkahs, so if you
don’t like corners, this is the sukkah for
you. Be prepared to invite some friends
over, though – Rabbi Yochanan says a
round sukkah must be big enough to fit
24 people inside.
The Treehouse Sukkah
Maimonides writes: “When a person
constructs his sukkah among the trees,
using the trees as walls, it is kosher if:
a) They are strong enough – or he tied
them and reinforced them so that they
would be strong enough – that they
would not be shaken by the wind at all
times; and
b) He filled [the space] between the
branches with hay and straw, tying them
so that they will not be shaken by the
wind.”
Save money at Home Depot; use your
trees as the sukkah walls!
The Boat Sukkah
Maimonides writes: “If a person
constructs his sukkah on top of a wagon
or on the deck of a ship, it is kosher, and
one may ascend to it on the festival” Yes,
go ahead and build a sukkah on your
boat, ahoy, mateys! Just don’t let it blow
overboard!
We hope you’ll be inspired to be creative
and construct your very own sukkah this
year. For more inspiration on creative
sukkahs, visit http://www.sukkahcity.
com/thecontest.html. Chag sameach!
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Adult Jewish Learning At Congregation B’nai Israel
Exploring the Sanctuary of the Soul
Wednesday, September 23, 1:00 p.m.
This High Holy Day season we will begin
worshipping with our new Machzor
(prayer book), Mishkan Hanefesh.
Like our regular prayer book, Mishkan
Tefillah, it features a wide variety of
sacred texts, poems and readings to
enhance our worship experience as we
travel the path to spiritual redemption.
During the break between morning and
afternoon services, join Ira Wise as we
study and discuss some of the texts and
ideas found inside it.
A History of the Jewish People
Lifelong Learning, Fridays at noon,
October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6
Our exploration of Jewish history has
taken a slight turn. We now are engaging
in area studies. Our focus each semester
will be on our people’s experience in
one region, from their arrival through
the Middle Ages. This fall we will look
closely at Germany and Austria.
Slichot: The Connecticut Innocence
Project:
Finding the Power to Forgive
Saturday, September 5, Congregation
Rodeph Sholom
• 8:30 p.m. – Havdalah and
Reception, followed by our
speaker,
Darcy
McGraw,
Executive Director of the
Connecticut Innocence Project
• 10:00 a.m. – Service
“How does one find the
power to forgive after
being wrongly imprisoned
for many years?”
How does one find the power to forgive
after being wrongly imprisoned for many
years? We will explore this question as
we welcome the Connecticut Innocence
Project into our community.
The Innocence Project was founded in
1992 to assist prisoners who could be
proven innocent through DNA testing. To
date, more than 300 people in the United
States have been exonerated through
their work.
We will join with Darcy McGraw,
Executive Director of the Connecticut
Innocence Project, to learn more about
their work and the stories of those they
have helped to exonerate.
Back To School
Religious school is back in session this
month at Congregation B’nai Israel.
Thanks to the High Holy Days, it will
be a staggered start for the different
grades, with the 7th and 8th grades not
starting until Monday, September 28.
Here are some key dates for the start of
the school year:
● Opening Day – Sunday, September 13
● Opening Thursday – Thursday,
September 17
● Meet the Morim & Picnic – Sunday,
September 20
● Kitot Daled/Hey Family Program –
Sunday, September 27
● Opening Monday/B’nai Mitzvah
Meeting – Monday, September 28
● Opening Tuesday – Tuesday
September 29
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James Prosnit, D.D. ............................ Rabbi
Evan Schultz ................................... Rabbi
Arnold I. Sher, D.D. ............... Rabbi Emeritus
Sheri E. Blum, D.M. ........................... Cantor
Ramon Gilbert, D.M. .......... Cantor Emeritus
Ira J. Wise, R.J.E. ................ Temple Educator
Robert H. Gillette, R.J.E. ... Educator Emeritus
Alexa Cohen .......... Early Childhood Director
Abby Rohinsky ............... Director of Facility
Officers
Samuel J. Rosenberg ........................ President
Michael Blumenthal .......... 1st Vice President
Larry Levine ............................. Vice President
Shari Nerreau ........................... Vice President
Julie Pressman .......................... Vice President
Lori Underberger ............................ Treasurer
Jim Greenberg ................. Assistant Treasurer
Evelyn Rubak ................................... Secretary
Joe Varon .......................... Financial Secretary
Mindy Siegel ........... Immediate Past President
Affiliates
Marisa Underberger ............................................ BIFTY Advisor/Youth Engagement Specialist
Becky Molinoff & Caroline DelAngelo ..................................................... BIFTY Co-Presidents
Have the kids left home? Then it’s a perfect time to ReConnect with B’nai Israel. Contact Mindy Siegel at [email protected].
From the Education Center/Ira J. Wise
Shalom to Our New Shinshinim
This past year we were blessed with
wonderful Shinshinim (Young Israeli
Emissaries) – Lidor, Yarden and Yuval.
By the time you read this, they will be
back home in Israel and beginning their
army service.
Please join me in welcoming our new
Shinshinim (Shin Shin stands for
Shanat Sherut – a year of service before
joining the IDF): Netanel Benami, Gaya
Kessler, Mai Merav and Shaked Nisani.
The Israeli Young Emissary program is
sponsored by the Federation for Jewish
Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County
and the Jewish Agency for Israel and our
area congregations. The program’s goal
is to build a living bridge between Israel’s
Afula Gilboa region and our community.
Netanel, Mai, Gaya and Shaked are recent
high school graduates who have chosen to
postpone their army service to spend the
year in our community, working with our
preschools and religious schools as well
as in our adult education programs, local
high schools, day schools and the Jewish
Home for the Elderly. While all four will
work together on community events,
they will have primary responsibilities at
individual synagogues.
Please take the opportunity to get to
know these special young ambassadors.
Invite them to your home for a Shabbat
dinner or to spend a day with your family
going apple picking or to a baseball
game. Show them a bit about life in the
United States and listen as they share
their thoughts on life in Israel. Invite
them to one of your adult dinner parties
and let them share their observations
about politics, culture and societal issues
in Israel.
My family was lucky enough to be a host
family for Lidor last fall. He became a
part of our family – and not just for the
four months he lived in our home. He
changed us and we changed him. We
now have three sons.
From left, Young Israeli Emissaries Netanel Benami, Gaya Kessler, Mai Meray and Shaked Nisani
If you are interested in hosting or even
inviting any or all of the Shinshinim to
have a meal with your family or just spend
the day, please call contact Stacy Kamisar
at [email protected]
or Cheryl Podob at cpodob@optonline.
net.
Now I will let Netanel, Mai, Gaya and
Shaked introduce themselves.
Gaya Kessler
SHALOM EVERYONE! My name is
Gaya Kessler. I am 18
years old from Givatayim,
a small city next to Tel
Aviv. My mom, Orly, is a
fashion designer, and my
dad, Eran, is a software
engineer. My brother,
Ido, is 21; he’s an officer in the Israeli
Defense Force. We love traveling on
weekends when my brother gets home,
and we watch a lot of police drama shows
together, such as “Law and Order” and
“CSI.”
My biggest hobby is probably cooking
and baking, and I enjoy painting and
going to art exhibits.
I am
CISV
an active volunteer at
International,
a
global
organization dedicated to educating
and inspiring for peace through
building intercultural friendships,
cooperation and understanding. It has
more than 200 chapters in over 70
countries around the globe. I am also a
counselor for groups of kids and teens.
My CISV highlight was this summer,
when I was chosen to be the Israeli
national junior representative for the
first-ever CISV Global Conference in
Oslo, Norway. My CISV experience has
made me who I am today, inspired me as
an individual to always think ahead, to
initiate, lead and be active at all times.
I wanted to become an emissary because,
after being so involved with people from
different countries, I realized that Israel
needs way more representation around
the world, so people can see it through
their own eyes, not the media’s. It is
really important for me to showcase the
Israeli culture in a way that will make
you guys truly understand what Israel
is all about. My goal for this year is
definitely to give as much as I can, to
create honest friendships that will last
forever, and to become a family member
in your community!
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Shalom to Our
New Shinshinim
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Netanel Benami
Hi! My name is Netanel
Benami. I am 18 years
old. My father is Eli, and
my mother is Ariana, and
we have a small furniture
store. I have two brothers,
Nirel, 17, and Liad, 11, and we live in
Afula, the capital of the Jezreel Valley.
My week is full of interesting activities.
On Sundays I broadcast my radio show
on Radio-Afula, hosting young bands
and artists that play their songs live.
Sometimes I play new music and tell the
story behind it or talk about current events
in my community. This month I said
goodbye to my second home, the radio
station, to prepare for my “Shnat Sherut”
(my next year with you!!). So get ready, I
will come in full power! (Spoiler: I wish
to launch an internet radio station that
broadcasts to Israel and the community)
On Tuesdays and Fridays you can find
me in the Scouts, where I guide the
counseling course. In special events we
build amazing things from ‫״‬Senadot,” a
type of wooden plank that is very easy to
build with. I can’t wait to show you the
pictures!
On Saturdays I travel with my family
or search for something to shoot (my
biggest hobby is photography). On the
others days I travel across the country as
spokesman for the National Student and
Youth Council of Israel. I am in charge of
the Council’s connection with the press. I
set the content, design and make videos
for campaigns. My biggest achievement
is the Students Strike – “Bring the
Students to the Trails” – that protested
the cancellation of two school trips. The
strike is the biggest students’ strike in
the world and HALF A MILLION (of
750,000 students in Israel) cooperated to
achieve the desired target – the trips were
reinstated.
I chose to do a Shnat Sherut to increase
my sphere of influence and contribution
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to the community, and also contribute to
Israel through the Jewish Diaspora and
to the Jewish Diaspora through Israel. I
believe that Israel can contribute to Jews
around the world, Judaism is the common
denominator for all of us, and contributing
to each other will strengthen the unity of
Jews around the world.
Upper Fairfield County, here I come!
We’re going to do good stuff together.
Mai Merav
My name is Mai, and I’m
18. I live in Yoqne’am in
the north of Israel. My
father, Michael, works as
an engineer. My mother,
Michal, is a teacher. I have
14-year-old twin sisters, Shir and Lior,
and we like to cook and travel together.
Lior plays flute, and we enjoy playing
together. We also have a cat named Tulip.
I just graduated from high school, where
my majors were physics and computer
science. For the last three years I have
been a counselor in the “Tzofim,” the
Israeli scouts. I was the counselor of
fourth-grade girls, the person in charge of
the fifth-grade counselors, and this year
I’m the ninth-grade counselor. I was also
a guide in a program that helps ninthgraders learn physics. I play guitar and
piano, enjoy reading books and travel a
lot.
My most challenging trip was as part of
a Scouts delegation to Greece, where we
climbed Smolikas, the country’s secondhighest mountain. I was also on Technion
High School’s team to the iGEM
competition (International Genetics
Engineering Machine).
I always knew I was going to be a
Shinshinit (young emissary) as I want
to contribute to my country, inside or
outside of Israel. I believe Israel is not just
a country, Israel is a home which belongs
to many people all over the world.
I have the privilege to live here, and I
believe it is important to bring Israel, in
my way, to the community. My goal is
to build bridges with the community to
Israel. Every person is different, and my
goal is that everyone will find his or her
unique connection to Israel.
Shaked Nisani
My name is Shaked Nisani.
I am 18 from Adi, a small
community in the Jezreel
Valley. My mother, Galit,
is a special education
teacher. My father, Sarel,
is an electronics engineer. I am the eldest
son. I have two younger brothers, Omer,
14 and Liad, 10. Our family usually goes
on trips on Saturdays all over Israel, and
my extended family usually meets once a
week for a Shabbat dinner.
In 2013, I took part in a program called
“Hands of Peace” in Chicago. It included
discussions with teenagers from all over
the world about the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, many acts of leadership,
volunteering in communities and planning
activities.
My biggest hobby is aviation. I fly
airplanes in simulators a lot. I started with
it “professionally” a few years ago, but I
have liked it since I was about four years
old. I also made my English final high
school project about aviation. I know I
want to be a pilot in the future.
I like many sports. I enjoy playing soccer,
and I am a fan of Maccabi Haifa. My
brothers, my father and I go to watch their
games. I like basketball; I watch Maccabi
Tel Aviv games in Europe and the NBA
games. I have gone wakeboarding in the
Sea of Galilee for eight years.
I am very excited to join the Jewish
Community of Upper Fairfield County.
It’s been my dream to be a “Shaliach
ShinShin” (Young Emissary). I want
to let people know there is a strong
Jewish nation named Israel. When I
was in America, I was shocked when
my host family asked if there are cars in
Israel. I want to share with everyone my
knowledge about Judaism, Zionism, etc.
I expect to meet many new people and
make many new friends. Volunteering is
very important to me; I always look for
new ways to meet new people, connect
to the society and help others wherever I
can.
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A Jewish Experience For The Whole Family
As we get ready to start a new school
year in the Bonim Preschool, I am
reminded of an interesting op-ed – a plan
for strengthening Jewish early childhood
education that appeared in the Jewish
Ledger earlier this year.
“Jewish tradition teaches that ‘with
each child the world begins anew.’ If we
believe this statement from the Midrash
is true and that Jewish life and learning
offer something special, even inspiring,
then we have an obligation to promote
Judaism and make it accessible to young
families form the moment their first child
is born.” The birth of a child is a window
of opportunity for engaging families
in Jewish life. Jewish early childhood
centers like our own Bonim Preschool
play a critical role in welcoming the
whole family into Jewish life. Through
our full-day infant program to our oncea-week parent/child Coffee and Cuddles
classes, we are doing just that.
“For children, preschool years are a
critical time in the development of
cognition, personality and identity –
including religious identity. In addition,
when children enjoy Jewish learning and
“When families enroll in
Jewish early childhood
education centers, we
must embrace them and
show that they are valued
members not just of the
Bonim Preschool, but
also of Congregation
B’nai Israel and the
Jewish community … and
hopefully keep them here
for a long time to come.”
rituals at school, they bring them home,
often introducing them to the entire
family.” Each week all of our classrooms
from babies to Pre-K, celebrate Shabbat
with yummy challah, grape juice and a
special snack that families take turns in
bringing each week.
will propel them on a lifelong Jewish
journey. While educational quality must
be high – and is a key factor in selecting
a program – studies indicate that Jewish
millennials and Gen-Xers who choose
Jewish preschools do so primarily
because they seek a network of other
Jewish parents with whom they can
build community. And parents who form
Jewish peer groups through their child’s
school are more likely to be actively
engaged IN Jewish life in the future.”
Parent Committee events, Moms and
Dads Nights Out and Young Families
Havurah help bring the adults together
with and without their children.
When families enroll in Jewish early
childhood education centers, we must
embrace them and show that they are
valued members not just of the Bonim
Preschool but also of Congregation B’nai
Israel and the Jewish community. The
new Chaverim level of Membership has
helped bring more families with young
children into the B’nai Israel family and
hopefully keep them here for a long time
to come.
“For parents, a preschool is their first
educational choice for their child and
SHABBAT SERVICE SCHEDULE
(Fridays at 6:00 p.m. where indicated, preceded by an Oneg Shabbat at 5:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 4
6:00 p.m. Service
Torah Portion – Ki Tavo, Deut.
26:1-29:8
Haftarah – Isaiah 60:1-22
Saturday, September 12
8:00 a.m. Service
9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
9:30 a.m. Young Families Havurah
Friday, September 25
6:00 p.m. Service
Torah Portion – Haazinu, Deut.
32:1-52
Haftarah – 11 Samuel 22:1-51
Saturday, September 5
8:00 a.m. Service
9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
9:30 a.m. Young Families Havurah
11:00 a.m B
ar Mitzvah of Jacob Leisawitz,
son of Michael and Farhana
Leisawitz
Friday, September 18
6:00 p.m. Service
Torah Portion – Vayeilech, Deut.
31:1-30
Haftarah – Hosea 14:2-10 Micah
7:18-20, and Joel 2:15-27
Saturday, September 26
8:00 a.m. Service
9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
9:30 a.m. Young Families Havurah
11:00 a.m. B
’nai Mitzvah of Alex and
Jackson Weisman, sons of
Howard Weisman
Friday, September 11
6:00 p.m. Service
Torah Portion – Nitzavim, Deut.
22:9-30:20
Haftarah – Isaiah 61:10-63:9
Saturday, September 19
8:00 a.m. Service
9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
9:30 a.m. Young Families Havurah
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High Holy Day Services 5776/2015
Slichot
Saturday, September 5
At Congregation Rodeph Sholom
8:30 p.m. Refreshments and
Havdalah
8:45 p.m. Slichot Speaker (See P.5)
10:00 p.m. Service
Rosh Hashanah Eve
Sunday, September 13
6:00 p.m. Service at Jennings Beach
(Weather permitting:
Check website or call the
Temple if uncertain)
7:30 p.m. Service at Temple
Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 14
10:00 a.m. Morning Service
(Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. Morning Service (Tent)
10:00 a.m. Youth Program
(Grades K-3)
3:30 p.m. Family Services
Rosh Hashanah, 2nd Day
Tuesday, September 15
10:00 a.m. Service
12:30 p.m. Tashlich (on Brooklawn
Parkway)
Cemetery Memorial Service
Sunday, September 20
1:30 p.m. in Fairfield and Monroe
Kol Nidre
Tuesday, September 22
6:30 p.m. Early Service
8:45 p.m. Late Service
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 23
10:00 a.m. M
orning Service
(Sanctuary)
10:00 a.m. Morning Service (Tent)
10:00 a.m. Youth Program
(Grades K-3)
1:00 p.m. Adult Learning
1:30 p.m. Family Services
2:45 p.m. Afternoon Service
4:45 p.m. Yizkor Service
(approximate time)
5:45 p.m. N
eilah (Concluding)
Service
A Fast End To Hunger
As we fast on Yom Kippur, let’s help
those who go hungry by no choice of
their own by contributing to the annual
BIFTY Yom Kippur food drive.
On Rosh Hashanah you will receive
a paper bag from one of our BIFTY
teens. Please fill it with the instructed
foods and return it on Yom Kippur
morning. Our teens will be in the
parking lot collecting the bags.
All food will be donated to the
Connecticut Food Bank in Fairfield.