The Rabbi`s Study Professional Staff Inclusion B`Kavod Religious

The Dove Tale
VOLUME 31 ISSUE 8
In this issue:
Rabbi’s Study
2
From the
3
President
Religious School
4-5
Early Education
6
A P R I L
2 0 1 4
The Rabbi’s Study
N I S A N
5 7 7 4
Religious School
Opening Doors to
New Possibilities
Project-Based
Learning
Center
Religious School
7
Faculty Focus:
Dena Rosenblatt
Inclusion
8
When you have an opportunity to do
The Bet Class
something new, how wise it is to try it,
Israel Museum
experience it, immerse yourself in it.
B’Kavod
Celebrations!
9
B’nai Mitzvah
10
Ohev Garden
11
Good & Welfare
11
Calendar
12
New Board
13
Member Focus:
Jared Pashko
Community
13
Page 2
Pages 4 - 5
Professional Staff
Inclusion B’Kavod
A guide to the
administrative staff
of Ohev Shalom
"Peace Over
Jerusalem"
Seder
Sisterhood
14
Men’s Club
15
Hazak
15
Donations
16-17
Professional
18
Staff
Synagogue
Who they are …
What they do …
When they are here …
How to contact them ...
Mosaic is dedicated at
Ohev Shalom thanks to
the generosity of
Irv and Elaine Levin
19
Information
Mosaic
The people behind the daily work
of Ohev Shalom.
20-22
Pages 18
Pages 20 - 22
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The Rabbi’s Study
There is great programming coming out of our
Men’s Club, Sisterhood and Hazak!
Rabbi Eliott Perlstein
Follow me on Twitter
@EliottPerlstein
I would like to believe
we are a warm and
open and embracing
community.
A few weeks ago, I stopped in to a wonderful
Sunday morning Sisterhood program with the
veteran TV journalist reporter Lu Ann Cahn. Lu
Ann Cahn recently wrote a book “I Dare
Me” about a year in which she did something new
every day. Her presentation was great. Though I
missed a good part of it, I am sure I was there for
her most important statement because I don’t
think there is something more profound to say
about her experience. She said when you have an
opportunity to do something new, how wise it is
to try it, experience it, immerse yourself in it.
Saying yes to the opportunity can open all kinds of
wonderful unforeseen opportunities. Saying no is
safer, easier but it is a dead end.
Because I wrote this around Purim, I thought
about Purim 1975. My rabbi asked me to read the
entire ten chapters of the Megillah (yes, the whole
Megillah) for the chapel service attended by a
more traditional group of primarily men. I wasn’t
sure if I could accomplish this daunting task but I
was not well experienced in saying no to my rabbi,
Rabbi Pinchos Chazin, a blessed memory, so I
did. The following year a new synagogue was just
starting in Bucks County. The first function they
would have was Purim. They needed someone to
read the Megillah. Rabbi Chazin received a call
asking if he had anyone he could recommend. He
recommended me. Had I said no, and I had many
good reasons to say no to reading the entire
Megillah, mine would be a far different story.
Saying yes to new opportunities opens new doors
that lead to other new opportunities that you
might never have imagined.
We have some amazing committees functioning in
our synagogue. On two particular committees,
our Inclusion B’Kavod and our Mosaic committee,
I saw something that I found especially inspiring.
These two committees have a member of our
congregation who has been a member here
“forever.” Their children grew up here some
years back. For one, I have officiated at both of
her children’s weddings and named her
grandchildren on our Bimah.
They clearly loved our synagogue enough to
remain members over the years, while their
children were in college and well beyond. Both
remained loving members and yet did not become
integrally involved in the functioning of our
Opening Doors to
New Possibilities
community. To be honest that is fine. We all find
our own comfort level. I know there are
congregants who I seldom see in the synagogue and
love Ohev Shalom. They read the Dove Tale
religiously. They want to know everything that is
going on in our community.
After all these years, these two members decided to
try something new. They would have to explain
their reasons why. One was an integral part of her
committee. The other became a leader of her
committee and is at Kabbalat Shabbat services with
her husband almost every week without fail. The
synagogue has come alive for both in a way it wasn’t
all these years. They tried something new. It was a
risk. It could have been disappointing. In these
cases, it was wonderfully enriching.
I was thinking recently about the culture of our
synagogue, the culture we have created over the
years. Each synagogue has its own culture and we
surely have ours. I would like to believe we are a
warm and open and embracing community. Open
means congregants can step forward for the first
time having been members for twenty-five years or
twenty-five weeks and be embraced by others
already involved. These are surely not empty
words. Our finance chair, an extremely important
position on the board, has children in our EEC and
first grade, one of our young families. I recently saw
the person on the slate as our new Treasurer at a
Pre-School function and told him how great it will
be to have him on the Executive Committee,
another young family.
At the Pesah Seder, we open the doors at the
beginning and say “all those who desire, let them
come and celebrate the Passover.” Those who
might enter those doors are taking a risk as are
those extending the invitation. It may turn out to be
uncomfortable or a one time pleasant experience or
open new doors to new possibilities so far
unforeseen. The Israelites tried something new in
leaving Egypt and making their way to the promised
land. Our new ventures may be less dramatic but
come with their own unforeseen rewards.
My best to you and your family for a sweet and
Kosher Pesah.
Rabbi
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From the President
In Exodus chapter 30, Moses is commanded to take a
census of the Jewish people, by collecting from each a
half-shekel coin and counting the coins. From this, the
Talmudic rabbis inferred a negative commandment –
that it is forbidden to take a direct head-count of Jews.
The explanation for this is that a direct head-count
would defy G-d’s proclamation that our numbers “will
be the like the sand of the sea, which can be neither
measured nor counted.” King David, thinking a lot of
himself, held a direct head-count of his people anyway,
and was punished by a three-day pestilence throughout
Israel, killing 70,000 people (I guess it’s ok to count
dead people).
As president, all I do is count. I count people, dollars,
phone bills, Hebrew School students, pre-school
students, young families, empty nesters, etc. You name
it, I categorize it and count it. The success of a
synagogue is not in its numbers. Our success is
whether we connect to G-d, Judaism, our history and
each other. Our success is measured by whether
Judaism is a joyous experience for us. I wanted to be a
president that elevated the conversation to those
subjects. But I am not. Instead, I count.
Where I used to sit and enjoy services, now I count the
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number of attendees; where I used to enjoy a program,
now I count its profits and compare them to budget;
where I used to think it was too warm or too cold in
the sanctuary, now I count the utility bills. It’s not
nearly as bad as a three-day pestilence. But I am
forever counting.
The counting, or Accounting, for this 38th year of
Ohev Shalom’s history, will not be completed until well
after the year is over. But already we have a good idea
where we will end up and a good idea of the counting
for next year.
Barry L. Klein
President
This year has been difficult. I have written about the
reasons for it previously and I repeat them quickly
here: $100,000 of unpaid bills from last year; many
people with informal payment arrangements; and huge
amounts of unpaid congregant bills. As I write this, the
numbers of our unpaid invoices over the years exceeds
$500,000.
SAVE THE DATE
The good news is that we have the best understanding
of our countings (of people, money, etc.) that we have
ever had, and we are, for the first time ever, mostly up
to date with the bills we receive from our vendors.
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Congregation
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May 14th
7:30 pm
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Religious School
Barbara Glickman
Interim Religious
School Principal
The Hebrew School is
looking for donations of
used iPads and Tablets.
Please contact
Barbara Glickman
215-322-9597
[email protected]
to donate.
Ohev Shalom
HEBREW SCHOOL
proudly announces that
THE JEWISH
FEDERATION
has provided scholarship
support for its religious
school through the
KEREN CHINUCH
scholarship program!
Project-Based Learning
The Bet Class Israel Museum
Engaging our students in meaningful learning using
innovative techniques is important to the Hebrew
School teachers at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County.
We look for different methods and theories that
will enable our students to be active and engaged
learners and our teachers to be strong, captivating
educators.
Project-based learning is a great example of a
comprehensive and dynamic learning approach
that deviates from the usual lecture style of
teaching which has been the typical method
utilized by many teachers for a very many years.
There are several benefits of project-based
learning - helping students to have a better
understanding of what is being taught, allowing for
more creativity and flexibility, creating an
increased attachment to the materials and a
stronger development of knowledge and interpersonal and social skills.
The curriculum for our Bet (4th grade) class
includes a robust focus on the State of Israel,
including the culture, people, land, customs and
history. The students spend a great deal of time
learning about Israel and also develop a strong
connection to the land. This year, we decided to
try something a bit different in our Israel studies.
After a few introductory lessons and discussions,
our Bet teachers, Shelley Barbash and Galit
Barzeski, implemented an amazing project-based
learning experience for their students. After
instructing the students to pick partners for their
team of experts, Shelley and Galit informed them
that they were able to choose any topic relating to
the State of Israel that they wanted to learn more
about. The students were given carte blanch and
able to focus on something that really interested
them and was truly meaningful for them. This was
exciting and new and was quickly embraced by our
fourth graders.
The student’s choices ranged from Tel Aviv, Eilat,
Jerusalem and Haifa to the Dead Sea, Mediterranean
Sea and the Western Wall, to the Kids of Israel, the
Israeli Scouts, and the Israeli Army and Yom Kippur
War. Most importantly, they chose themselves!
Students spent class time and time at home
researching their chosen topic in textbooks and on
the computer, as well as interviewing individuals
who have first-hand knowledge and experience.
The students became the experts who would
incorporate their newfound knowledge into a special
project to be presented at the first ever “Israel
Museum.” Some students chose to create a poster
to display what they learned, some students chose
to create a power point presentation, others
combined a poster with a power point to detail
their research. And all of the students were proud
to be given the opportunity to present what they
learned during their exhibit presentations at their
Israel Museum.
The Israel Museum took place on Sunday February
23rd. Parents, families, other Hebrew School
classes and members of the synagogue who were
present that day, were invited to take a tour of the
Bet Class Israel Museum. The set-up was simple,
that of a regular museum, and the students had their
own private space where they were able to present
their projects to anyone who visited.
To say the day was a wonderful experience is
putting it mildly! The pride and joy that was felt by
the students, their teachers (myself included) and
their families was truly overwhelming. As each
group shared their expertise, you could see their
confidence soaring and smiles growing. Projectbased learning at its finest!
Special thanks to the Bet class students, their
teachers Shelley and Galit, and their assistants,
Emery, Ashley and Josh.
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Project-Based Learning
The Bet Class Israel Museum
Students were able to choose any topic relating to
the State of Israel that they wanted to learn more
about and then create an exhibit for presentation.
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Religious School
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Faculty Spotlight
Dena Rosenblatt, our Aleph teacher.
1. When you are not teaching Aleph at Ohev, what do you do for a living?
I have been a Preschool Teacher for 23 years. I have always taught children who are 4 and 5 years of age. I currently
teach at Temple Beth Am in Abington, Pa. During the Summer, I am a camp counselor to kindergarten-aged children
for the past 13 summers at Camp America Day camp in Chalfont, Pa. I also drive a camp van with 12 children
(including 2 of my own).
2. Where did you go to college and what was your major?
I attended Penn State University. My major was Elementary Education with a minor in Individual and Family Studies.
3. What is your favorite Ohev "aha!" teacher moment?
When a parent told me that their child and another classmate in my class used the letters and vowels that I taught
them, along with a few games, to teach their secular classroom about the Jewish alphabet. The fact that my lessons
made such an impact on these two children enough that they used it in their classroom really meant the world to me!
4. Tell us about your biggest challenge and a goal this year.
My biggest challenge was trying to keep the children’s interest levels high on Wednesdays. I found Wednesday’s to be rather difficult for
the children, because they just spent 6+ hours sitting in their secular school and now they were required to sit for 2+ hours more and
learn. My goal, which I continually work on each week, is to keep them focused in my classroom. I think I have been successful so far, by
choosing to play a lot of alphabet games which gets the children up and moving, yet learning at the same time. I realize I am achieving my
goal, when I hear a student say “boy that game of tic-tac-tov was a lot of fun!” or “I can’t believe we won!” or “This class is so much fun!”
5. What was one of your most pivotal Jewish experiences?
When I finally graduated Gratz Hebrew High School and I knew I would be given the opportunity to teach children about being Jewish and
how to read and understand Hebrew.
6. Name the title of the last book that you read.
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff … and it’s all small stuff.
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Inclusion B’Kavod
"There is only one way to look at things until someone shows us how
to look at them with different eyes." - Pablo Picasso
The Inclusion B'Kavod Committee Wants You!
If you are interested in learning more about Inclusion B'Kavod, have ideas to share, or want to be part of our exciting planning process,
please join us on Monday April 17th from 7:00 PM to 9 PM. We will be reviewing our PATH, discussing the year thus far and planning for
2014-2015. We would love you to share your voice and join us! What would YOU like to see us focus on? Become part of our active and
important committee!
Take a Tour with Us!
Have you ever tried to enter Ohev Shalom while juggling bags, books, toddlers, or whatever and you just can't get that door open? You put
one or more items down (not the kiddos) so you successfully gain entrance. What if you couldn't? You would just have to stand there
waiting until someone, anyone opened the door for you. Imagine then if someone typically can't gain entrance because of his or her inability
to open the door. Imagine that you would need to wait until someone arrived to open the door of the albeit handicapped accessible rest
rooms. Imagine wanting to kiss a mezuzah but you can't reach it. Imagine ...
Join us as we take a tour of our entire campus, inside and out, as we determine areas that are not yet fully accessible. Be part of the process.
Be part of the solution! Join us as we identify areas of in accessibility and help us problem solve to determine plausible solutions.
Interested? Contact Lindsay Miller at [email protected] or (610) 348-6186
A Month by Any Other Name is just … A Month!
If you are reading this issue of the Dovetail, it is now April. The snow has long melted and the pot holes have been filled in (I hope). Spring
is in the air and we are getting ready for Passover.
In February, our awareness of inclusion grew exponentially as we celebrated Jewish Disability Awareness Month. We welcomed Dr. Daniel
Gottlieb as our inspiring speaker. The Early Education Center and Religious School students, along with their teachers, created beautiful
centerpieces focusing on inclusion. We watched, listened, and laughed as we enjoyed and applauded Shrek, realizing that even he gave us
the message that we should not make assumptions or judge anyone by outward appearances. All of these wonderful activities happened in
February (Okay … Shrek performances did spill over into the first weekend in March). Does that mean that we only have an awareness of
inclusion in February?
Every month seems to be a celebration of a different disability. Just look at this list:
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March was Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month plus there was World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st.
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April may have showers that bring us flowers but it is also National Autism Awareness Month.
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The merry month of May is Mental Health Month. National Children’s Mental Health Week is May 2-8th, National Anxiety and
Depression Awareness Week is May 4-9, May 12-18th is Mental Health Awareness Week, and if that wasn't nearly enough to become
aware of, National Schizophrenia Awareness Week is May 19th-25th!

June will finally get us close to the summer sun and also encourage us to be aware that National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Awareness Day is June 27th.
The summer months bring us a break but don't worry, there is a lot of awareness beginning again when September rolls around. Does that
mean that in July and August we are off?
We don't have to be aware that there are those amongst us, family and friends, that may learn differently, hear differently, walk differently,
speak differently, think differently? Why do we need to have all of these dedicated months? Shouldn't we be inclusive all year round? It's
great to create awareness and acceptance. It's important that we be inclusive and aware. Shouldn't that come naturally? If you walk
through the halls of the early education center you will notice young children at play, laughing and learning and enjoying being together. You
probably won't notice or be aware of the children who receive special services like speech therapy or physical therapy, nor should you be.
They are included with their peers in all activities and accepted. Children are not born noticing differences. If we don't teach our children
to notice differences, they most likely will go on happily playing and learning with their friends, not recognizing that there is any difference to
speak of. We teach our children but we can learn from our children too.
On February 25th, Jo Ann Simons, a mother of a son who has Down syndrome and several heart defects, and a Disability Advisor to the
Ruderman Family Foundation, wrote a post entitled "Year Found" for the blog, Zeh Lezeh (For One Another). In it she wrote, "Some might
suggest that disability awareness should be celebrated all year long but I suggest that I hope that time comes, very soon, when awareness
months are not necessary because people with disabilities are fully included in Jewish life."
I hope so too.
Lindsay Miller
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Celebrations!
Happy Passover
Our April 5, 2014 leaping frogs and the Matzah Man come to Celebrations! Model Passover Seder.
To prepare for our Seders at home, everyone created personalized matzah covers and seder
plates. The morning will be busy chopping the apples, and adding cinnamon and grape juice to
make the chorosis. We mix salt with water to dip our Celebrations!-grown parsley/karpas, and
diced vegetables for the bitter herbs/moror. Everyone participates to assemble individual seder
plates. Our Celebrations! Model Seder will be joyous, with singing, clapping, and magic.
Save the Date
Our final Celebrations! Shabbat of the year is May 10, 2014.
The theme will be Lag B’Omer.
At that time we will also highlight the 2013-1014 Celebrations! season.
Do you know about Celebrations!?
It is an interactive Shabbat program highlighting monthly Jewish Themes for children unable to attend traditional Shabbat Services and Religious School
due to cognition, sensory, neurobehavioral, and physical disorders. Celebrations! is open to families throughout the community free of charge.
If you know a family that would like to attend our next Celebrations!, please contact Shelley Rubin at 215-399-7668 to register.
Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.
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Sarah Warren
Saturday, April 5th
My name is Sarah Warren and I am becoming a Bat Mitzvah on April 5, 2014.
I am in 7th grade and attend Richboro Middle School.
I have a younger sister Emily who is 9 years old and cute maltepoo named Bailey.
I attend dance classes at Elite Dance Academy and compete on their hip hop and
jazz teams. This summer I will attend Southampton Summer Day Camp for the 7th
summer. I am really excited because this will be my first summer as a C.I.T. I love
spending time with my friends and family.
I started Hebrew school classes at Ohev Shalom in the Aleph class and this day is
even more special because my mom also became a Bat Mitzvah at Ohev Shalom. I
would like to thank Cantor Paul, my mom, dad and entire family for their support in
getting ready for my Bat Mitzvah. I am really looking forward to celebrating this
special day.
Madelyn Faith Gelb
Hi, my name is Madelyn Faith Gelb. I am extremely excited to become a Bat
Mitzvah on Saturday, April 12th, 2014.
I am currently in 7th grade at Holicong Middle School. My favorite subjects include
English and Social Studies.
During my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with my friends and
family. I also play field hockey, dance, and am involved in my school choir.
During the summer I go to Ramah Overnight Camp in the Poconos. This coming
summer will be my 3rd summer. Camp is the most amazing place, and has really
taught me what it means to be Jewish. I love all the people there, and every
memory I make there is precious.
For my Bat Mitzvah project I am helping out at Gilda’s Club in Warminster (mainly
in the children’s building) as well as doing a drive for the organization Cradles to
Crayons. They are both amazing organizations. Gilda’s Club helps people affected
by cancer, whether they have/had cancer or a loved one did. Cradles to Crayons is
a non-profit organization dedicated to sending clothes, toys, shoes, even school
supplies and birthday presents to children in need. My Bat Mitzvah project has been
a very rewarding experience that has taught me many things.
I would like to thank Cantor Frimark, Iris Spector, and Rabbi Perlstein for helping
me prepare for this special day. I would also like to thank my parents along with
the rest of my family for making this day possible.
Saturday, April 12th
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Ohev Garden
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Volunteers are needed 4/6/14 1 - 3 pm
Almost all us on have had enough snow for two winters. The temperatures are the coldest we have had in two
decades. It is hard to imagine that the ground with thaw, spring will come and we together will plant a thriving
community garden.
The Men's Club and EEC will roll up their sleeves this spring to work on this exciting project.
Questions and or comments please contact: Felice Shiloh, [email protected] with subject line "garden".
Good and Welfare
A special thank you to congregant Chuck Goss for helping Ohev get through this difficult winter.
When the roofs began to leak from the snow, Chuck was kind enough to send a roofing crew from his company
to remove the snow without charge to the synagogue.
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APRIL 2014
Tuesday April 1
1st of Nisan
Rosh Hodesh Nisan
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Wednesday April 2nd
2nd of Nisan
9 am Aleph Consecration Rehearsal
4:30 pm Education Committee Meeting
7 pm Minyan
7:30 pm Executive Board Meeting
Thursday April 3rd
3rd of Nisan
7 am Minyan
10 am Life Line Screening
1 pm Canasta
7 pm Minyan
Friday April 4th
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
7:10 pm Candle Lighting
4th of Nisan
Saturday April 5th
5th of Nisan
9 am Celebrations! Program
9:30 am Services
- Warren Bat Mitzvah
9:45 am Junior Congregation
8:41 pm Havdalah
Sunday April 6th
6th of Nisan
8:45 Minyan
9 am Religious School Model Seders
- Aleph through Mechina
1 pm Volunteers for the Ohev Garden
Movie Day
Tuesday April 8th
8th of Nisan
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday April 9th
9th of Nisan
4 pm Aleph Consecration Rehearsal
4 pm Model Seders for Daled and Hei
7 pm Minyan
Thursday April 10th
10th of Nisan
7 am Minyan
EEC Art Show
1 pm Canasta
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Youth Commission Meeting
Friday April 11th
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Aleph Consecration
7:17 pm Candle Lighting
11th of Nisan
Saturday April 12th
12th of Nisan
9:30 am Services
- Gelb Bat Mitzvah
9:45 am Junior Congregation
8:48 pm Havdalah
Sunday April 13th
13th of Nisan
8:45 Minyan
Sisterhood Distributes Passover Wine
Monday April 14th
Ta’anit Bechorot
Erev Pesach
First Seder
7:20 Candle Lighting
14th of Nisan
Tuesday April 15th
15th of Nisan
Pesach I
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
6 pm Community Seder
Wednesday April 16th
Pesach II
7 pm Minyan
8:52 Havdalah
16th of Nisan
Thursday April 17th
Pesach III (CH’’M)
7 am Minyan
1 pm Canasta
7 pm Minyan
17th of Nisan
Friday April 18th
Pesach IV (CH’’M)
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
7:24 pm Candle Lighting
18th of Nisan
Saturday April 19th
Pesach V (CH’’M)
9:30 am Services
8:55 pm Havdalah
19th of Nisan
Sunday April 20th
Pesach VI (CH’’M)
8:45 am Minyan
7:26 pm Candle Lighting
20th of Nisan
Monday April 21st
Pesach VII
Tuesday April 22nd
22nd of Nisan
Pesach VIII
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
8:58 pm Havdalah
Wednesday April 23rd
1 pm PA Keys Class
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Cook for a Friend
23rd of Nisan
Thursday April 24th
7 am Minyan
1 pm Canasta
7 pm Minyan
24th of Nisan
Friday April 25th
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Daffodil Days
7:31 pm Candle Lighting
25th of Nisan
Saturday April 26th
26th of Nisan
9:30 am Services
11 am Funtastic Shabbat G-K-M and Aleph
12:30 pm Lunch and Learn
9:02 pm Havdalah
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Jared Pashko
Membership Chairperson
My name is Jared Pashko. I probably know some of you reading this, but for those of you who I don’t know, I was born in Philly and grew
up in Bucks County and at Ohev. I went to college at University of Maryland and got a degree in Economics and Jewish Studies. I am
passionate about education, special needs, and relationships where I have focused most of my work experience. I have also had the
privilege to work with amazing people to launch three small businesses.
Recently, a member of the synagogue asked me if I was interested in joining the board as the membership chair. I was intrigued and
flattered, but I had my doubts. I was afraid my outspoken, creative personality may be unwelcome and I would not be able to make any
changes. Ultimately, my passion for Judaism led me to realize I wanted to contribute to strengthening our synagogue. And with that …
here I am. In the past few weeks I cannot begin to express how welcoming this board has been. They have been enthusiastic about my
ideas, helpful in teaching me about the synagogue, and mentors in how to achieve my goals. My imagined pre-conceptions were far from
the truth. I now view this group of people as individuals who take hours out of each week to work on behalf of the synagogue for free.
They try their best and they put everything on the table.
In the coming weeks I will be outlining a simple plan dedicated to improving our membership which will be available online at
ohev.org/membership. Most importantly I want to convey my underlying mission. I want to meet you. I want to hear your story and learn
about your family. I want to answer your questions and be your voice.
Please feel free to reach out to me at any time - my phone number is 267–210–5017 and my email address is [email protected]. But
that’s not enough, so I will be reaching out to you as well. I will be making personal calls and I will be holding meet and greets on April 8th,
9th at 4:45pm and 6:30pm. Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
Happy spring, chag sameach, and I hope you will have an enjoyable Passover!!
All the best,
Jared
Community 2nd Seder
Jerry Kaplan
Chairperson
Last year, our Ohev Shalom Family Seder was a wonderful evening celebrating a joyful Seder along with a wonderful Pesach dinner. This
year we are planning another great Seder conducted by the Cantor and Rabbi Perlstein.
Our Seder will be the second evening of Pesach, Tuesday evening April 15 beginning at 6:00 pm.
The cost of the Seder is $43.00 per adult and $30.00 for children 6-13. There is no charge for children 5 or younger. The dinner will be
catered by Food Design Kosher Caterer. The dinner of the Seder, close to 7:00 pm, will be served by wait staff to each person. In making
reservations for the Seder, please indicate the food choice of each member of your party. There is a choice of Grilled Chicken Breast with
fruit glaze, Pan-seared Salmon with lemon caper sauce or Vegetarian Napoleon including Portabello Mushrooms, Zucchini, Tomatoes and
Beets. There are chicken nuggets for children ages 6-13.
The final date for reservations is Sunday April 6th.
Along with all of the items of the Seder plate and the entire meal, we will be providing a traditional concord wine for the Seder. You are
welcome to order other Kosher for Passover wine for our Seder. The wine must be Kosher for Passover.
It would be great to celebrate together at this year's Pesach Seder. I am sure we will once again share a special evening together.
Jerry [email protected]
Sale of Hametz
Susan Reiter
Chairperson
According to Jewish law and tradition, we neither eat, own, or have any benefit from food that is hametz (leavened) during the eight days
of Pesach. The Social Action Committee is sponsoring a Hametz drive. Bring your unused and unopened hametz foods to the synagogue
from April 6-April 13 and drop the items in the boxes in the main or main lobby and the EEC/Religious School lobby. The food will be
donated to those in need. Look for the full flyer in the mail or online for information on selling hametz through Ohev this Pesach.
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Sisterhood
Upcoming Events
Sunday April 6: Dinner and Tour of QVC
QVC Studios. 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester PA.
Tour begins promptly at 1 pm.
Price: $30.
Trip includes entrance fees and a delicious dinner prepared at Shoo Mama (Farm Fresh Café).
Transportation is on your own - call 215-364-7640 or email Shelley at [email protected] to arrange a carpool.
Mah Jongg League
There will be weekly sessions on Tuesdays at 12:15 pm on Apr. 1, 8, 29, May 6,13,20,27, and June 3, 10.
Bring your Mah Jongg card and set. Fee $54 ($3 a week) paid in advance of season. Call Linda Shapiro 215-322-1166 to register.
Canasta
Open play continues throughout the spring but no lessons will be offered until June. Joan Becker collects the weekly $2 per player.
Birthday Greetings
Our Birthday Greetings Program is in full swing for the New Year!
For just 75 cents per greeting, you can add your name to a beautiful Birthday card and have it sent to your Sisterhood friends.
It’s and easy, fun and thoughtful way to help your friends celebrate their special day!
If you need the form for Sisterhood members celebrating in upcoming months, please contact Susan Berk at [email protected].
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Men’s Club
Each year the Men's Club in conjunction with the worldwide Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs sends out
yellow candles to each congregation family. This past Purim, the Men's Club gathered at the synagogue to
put the candles and letters into their mailing boxes and get them off to the post office. These candles are to
be lit in remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust. This year Yom Hashoah starts on Sunday evening,
April 27th. Your lighting the candles helps to preserve the memory of all Holocaust victims, and helps to
keeps the personal connection that each one of us has to this tragic period of our history. The donations
raised from your generous contributions allows the Men's Club to sponsor the Hei Class Bus trip to the
U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington as well as the acquisition of Holocaust-related material for the
Hebrew School and Bennett Zion Feld Library. As Allan Silverberg and Michael Zimet, chairmen of the
Yellow Candle Project, point out in their letter, your support enables us to continue to underwrite these
and other worthy activities so that we, and especially our children, will never forget our Six Million.
Thanks to all who helped with the mailing and of course to our Chef Jerry Kaplan for preparing the light
breakfast – special thanks to Jerry Gottesman for the great Hamantaschen. And kudos to Liz Nover for
coming to the breakfast in her Purim costume!
Liz Nover after her reading of
On behalf of the Men's Club, I want to wish a Yasher Koach to Ron Wolf who has been named a Vice
a portion of the Megillah on
President of Mid-Atlantic Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. This is a great honor for Ron,
Purim morning
and well deserved for our Ohev Shalom Man of the Year; and as our Men's Club takes a more active role in
the Federation, it will be great to know Ron will bring back to us insights into new and exciting programs
to help our club grow.
And congratulations to us as a Men's Club for being named again as a "Quality Club" – for the second year in a row by the Federation. Being
a quality club recognizes those clubs that follow the blueprint in planning for yearly programming – something that our Men's Club has
always excelled.
Along those lines, we had a great Men's Club Shabbat this past month. Eighteen of us read from the Federation Haftorah scroll – especially
commissioned by the Federation for use for all of the synagogues around the world during Shabbat services. Thanks to all, and special
thanks to the Mike Zimet for doling out the parts and his excellent D'Var Torah on Parsha Viyikra, to the Cantor for the CD's allowing us
to learn our parts, and to the Rabbi as always for his spiritual guidance. And what would a Men's Club Shabbat be without another great
luncheon catered by Jerry? Thanks again to all who helped in the kitchen to make the entire day a great success.
There will be no Torah and Tap in April due to the Passover Holiday, but join us on Thursday, May 15th for "Dinner and Bible", and also on
May 25th for a trip to the National Museum of American Jewish History and lunch at the kosher Chinese Restaurant – check your e-mails
for details.
Mark Podob
Hazak ‫חזק‬
Sheila Tanenbaum, President
Jerry Gottesman, Past President
Sherwyn Tucker, President Emeritus
INVITATION
Join us on the following day trip
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Trip to Spring Lake, NJ – Cocktails, Luncheon
Followed by Jewish Heritage Musical Performance “MAZEL TOV”
Members: $89
Non-Members: $94
Name:
________________________
Phone Number: ________________________
____ # of Members
@ $15 = $______
____ # of Non-Members
@ $18 = $______
Total = $______
Checks Payable to “Hazak of Ohev Shalom”
Hazak of Ohev Shalom, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA
18954
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We Thank Our Generous Contributors
ADATH TIKVAH-MONTEFIORE
CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of
The birth of Talia Rebecca Perel, by Paula Spigler
Faye Sherman’s speedy recovery, by Alice Heller
Ron Lebby’s speedy recovery, by Alice Heller
A full and speedy recovery for Ana Andreusier, by
Jahn and Eileen Nolan
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Alice and Sam Heller
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER FUND
In Honor of
Birth of Mr. and Mrs. Meir Seidenwar’s twin grandchildren, by
Staci and Chuckie Goss
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, by Jeff and Karen Kolsky
IDELLA POLLACK FUND
FOR JEWISH YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
In Honor of
Jason Diemer’s Bar Mitzvah, by Jeff Kravitz and Family
In Honor of
Ron Wolf being named Man of the Year, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack
Mimi Pollack’s Aliyah on Shabbat Tetzaveh, by Mimi Pollack
Ron Wolf receiving Ohev Shalom Men’s Club “Man of
the Year” Award, by Mimi and Bernie Pollack
AMY ROCKOWER MEMORIAL ART
CENTER
In Honor of
The birth of a beautiful baby girl, Audrey Morgenroth, by
Jeff Rockower
In Memory of
Irving Pollack, father of Steve Pollack, by
Terri and Hal Barrow
Irving Pollack, father of Steve Pollack, by
Nina and Lyle Goodheart
ADOPT AN ISRAELI FAMILY FUND
In Memory of
Sidney Rafalowsky, by Ilene and Sy Rockower
COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND
In Honor of
The birth of Riley Paige Dorfman, granddaughter of Anita and
Fred Dorfman, by Bob Davidson and Andi Loef Davidson
In Memory of
Irv Pollack, beloved father of Steve and Drew Pollack,
grandfather of Jordan and Mallory, by
Andi Leof Davidson
Bob, Adam and Danielle Davidson
COOK FOR A FRIEND
In Honor of
Gail Wiener’s Birthday, by
Joanne, Scott, Adina & Brenna Wolf
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
Dottie Teller, stepmother of Joe Teller, by
Shelley and Len Rubin
Harold Berman, by Elise and John Rupley
Steven Newstadt, beloved brother of Ira Newstadt, by
Janet and Dan Blyweiss
Gail Wiener’s sister, Leah, by
Marilyn and Howard Ferguson
Barbara and James Walsh
INCLUSION B’KAVOD
In Memory of
Mordecai Adar, father of Jonathan Adar, by Terri and Hal Barrow
Alma Rosen, by The Adar Family
Ted Kimelheim, by The Nover Family
MAX ADELSBERG
TORAH READER’S FUND
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Gail and Samuel Goldstein
MARK GOLDBERG MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of
Ronald Feder, by Arthur and Diane Miller
OHEV SHALOM GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
Rachel Saks and Rachel Betesh for their hard work for Ohev
Shalom, by Judy and Barry Klein
Lindsay Miller for the great job she did organizing the Dr. Dan
Gottlieb Event, by Judy and Barry Klein
Shalach Manot, by The Semanoffs
Shalach Manot, by Ned Weiss
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OHEV SHALOM GENERAL FUND
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Terri and Hal Barrow & Judy and Barry Klein & Linda Harris
Irving Pollack, father of Steve Pollack, by Florrie Fisher
Ronald Feder, by Joel and Harriet Feder
Eleanor Brodsky, by Arlene Stern
ONEG CO-SPONSOR
In Honor of
Naming of granddaughter Maya Eva Mittleman, by
Susan and Neil Mittelman
In Memory of
Marvin Spivack and dedication of Memorial Plaque, by
Sandi Spivack and Family
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of
The birth of Maytal Bella & Dalia Gabrielle Weissman, by
Caren and Nat Bosk
Denise and Mark Kolber
Arlene and Warren Roman
Janet and Ron Zaritsky and Family
Denise and Mark Kolber
Ellie Teitelman, by Amy Cottle
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Sheryl and Donald Berger
Andy and Shelley Rosen
Janet and Ron Zaritsky and Family
Herman Bernstein, by Joel and Harriet Feder
Barry Stern, beloved husband, father and grandfather, by
Sylvia Stern and Family
Philip N. LaKier, father of Saul LaKier, by
Rose and Saul LaKier
Mathilda G. LaKier, mother of Saul LaKier, by
Rose and Saul LaKier
Sheryl Kae LaKier, daughter of Saul and Rose LaKier, by
Rose and Saul LaKier
Gail Weiner’s sister, Leah, by Rose LaKier
ROTHMAN FAMILY
EDUCATION BUILDING FUND
In Honor of
Marsha and Chester Heller’s grandson, Austin Novack,
becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Ed and Elaine Snyder
In Memory of
Else Green, by The Checkoff Family
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SISTERHOOD
In Honor of
The birth of Maytal Bella and Dalia Gabrielle Weissman,
granddaughters of Janie and Rabbi Eliott Perlstein, by
Iris & Mort Segal
Roberta & Greg Gordon
Sandy Blumenthal’s speedy recovery, by
Sisterhood
Roberta & Greg Gordon
The birth of Perry & Annette Swartz’s grandson, by
Nina & Michael Surden
The birth of Anita & Fred Dorfman’s grandchild, by
Nina & Michael Surden
The Bar Mitzvah of Cheryle & Rick Goldberg’s grandson, by
Nina & Michael Surden
The birth of Stephan & Arlene Bieber’s grandson, by
Nina & Michael Surden
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, mother of Andrew Rosen, by
Sisterhood
Linda Crowell
Martin Rubenstein, by Linda & Mark Shapiro
Herbert Graff, father of Sherry Fox, by
Sisterhood
Roberta & Greg Gordon
Ronald Feder, brother of Joel Feder, by
Sisterhood
Iris & Mort Segal
Tanya & Allan Katz
Theodore Kimelheim, father of Mark Kimelheim, by
Sisterhood
SISTERHOOD KESHER PLEDGE
In Memory of
Herb Graff, by Cecile and Howard Herskovitz
YAHRTZEIT FUND
In Memory of
Abe Verbit, by Trudi Verbit
Esther Litvin, by Joanne and Howard Babbitt and Family
Irvin Babbitt, by Joanne and Howard Babbitt and Family
Bonnie Rosner, by Marv Rosner and Family
Maurice Mittleman, Jerome Myers and Henrietta Horowitz, by
Neil and Susan Mittelman
Howard Lipkin, father, by Eileen Nolan
Leon Shway, by Ruth Barr
Chiel Liebisch Nagel, by Paula Spigler
For donations call 215-322-9595 or on-line
at http://www.ohev.org/donations
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Professional Staff
We are all looking forward to working together with you.
Hilary Leboff, Building Coordinator
Paula Segal, Rabbi's Secretary
[email protected] 215-322-9595, ext. 13
Responsibilities include ritual mailings, date assignments, and yartzeit notices. Paula provides comprehensive support for Rabbi Perlstein and
the congregation including functions too numerous for listing in this space!
Hours: Tu, W, Th, F, Su from 9 am - 5 pm
Ruth Kresge, Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 215-322-9595, ext 10
Ruth Kresge joins Ohev Shalom as administrative assistant. Previously, Ruth worked at Shir Ami in Newtown for 24 years as assistant to
the executive director. She brings with her a wonderful knowledge of both synagogue life and computers, valuable assets that are sure to
benefit Ohev Shalom. Ruth will send out memorial cards, answer office phones, and be responsible for web updates and electronic
communications. She will team with Hilary and Ellie to provide administrative support for their functions.
Hours: M, Tu, We, Th from 10 am - 3 pm
Ellie Zumida, Bookkeeper
[email protected] 215-322-9595, ext 14
Ellie handles all billing and accounting needs. She works closely with the Finance chairperson and Treasurer.
Hours: M, Tu, W, Th, F from 9 am - 5 pm
Elizabeth Gallagher, Assistant to Bookkeeper
Elizabeth inputs receivables and payables, and provides support to Ellie.
Hours: M, Tu, W, Th from 9 am - 1:30 pm
[email protected] 215-322-9595, ext 14
Hilary Leboff, Building Coordinator
[email protected] 215-322-9595, ext. 12 or 267-206-7984(cell)
Hilary is responsible for all issues that arise concerning the building and grounds, working closely with the building chairperson. She
oversees the maintenance staff, building calendar, and provides direction for event set-up. Hilary also works directly with congregants and
vendors regarding their events. Additionally, she handles ordering of supplies and daily bank deposits.
Hours: M, Tu, Th, F from 10 am to 3 pm
Rachel Blum, School Administrative Assistant
[email protected] 215-322-9583, ext. 16
Rachel Blum joins the Ohev Shalom school community as administrative assistant to both the Early Education Center and religious
schools. She has an extensive administration background and has previously worked for several Jewish organizations, including Maccabi
USA. Rachel also has a good deal of history with Ohev Shalom going back to being a very active participant in the synagogue's youth group
and, during her high school years, a member of Ohev Shalom's USY chapter.
Hours: M, Tu: 9 am - 6 pm, W: 9 am - 3 pm, Th: 10 am - 6 pm, F: 9 am - 5 pm
Key: M=Monday, Tu=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, Th=Thursday, F=Friday, Su=Sunday
Sisterhood invited
Lu Ann Cahn to Ohev Shalom on
Sunday, March 9
Shown Left to Right:
Iris Segal, Roberta Gordon,
Mandi Rothstein, Lu Ann Cahn,
Mandi Freedman and Ellen Treiman
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Dr. Eliott N. Perlstein, Rabbi
Paul Frimark, Cantor
Barbara Glickman, Interim Religious School Director
Jacquelyn Siegel, Interim Director of Early Education
Ohev Shalom
of Bucks County
215-322-9595
Member of
United Synagogue
of Conservative
Judaism
Synagogue Office Staff
Rachel Blum
Elizabeth Gallagher
Ruth Kresge
Hilary Leboff
Paula Segal
Ellie Zmuida
215-322-9819
215-322-9595, ext 54
215-322-9597
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry L. Klein, President [email protected]
Rachel Saks, 1st Vice President
Jonathan Adar, Vice President
Michael Wexler, Vice President
Michael Goldberg, Treasurer
Larry Katz, Recording Secretary
Craig Stoltz, Publicity Chair
Susan Reiter, Social Action Chair
Eric Rothstein, At Large Delegate
Barry Dratch, At Large Delegate
Stephen Wouch, At Large Delegate
Jennifer Cheifetz, Youth Co-Chair
Sheila Tannenbaum, Hazak President
Joshua Laff, Legal Counsel
David Weiss, Building Chairperson
Craig Stoltz, Corresponding Secretary
Gary Freedman, Dove Tale Editor
Dana Podob, Adult Education Chairperson
Joanne Adar, Education Chairperson
Chad Schieken, Finance Chairperson
Linda Crowell, Fundraising Chairperson
Felice Shiloh, Programming Chairperson
Jared Pashko, Membership Chairperson
Rachel Betesh, Pre-school Chairperson
Ilona Fligelman, Religious School PTO Chair
Mark Podob, Men’s Club
Roberta Gordon, Sisterhood Co-President
Hedy Hoffman, Sisterhood Co-President
Iris Segal, Sisterhood Co-President
Hal Barrow, Immediate Past President
Past Presidents: Arlene Rosenbaum,
Natalie H. Brooks, Laurie Segal,
Barbara Kind Berman, Bruce M. Shapiro,
David Friedman, Mark Shapiro,
Mark R. Pachman, Mitch Ziegler, Bruce
Baron, Fredi Lisgar
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Mosaic
Mosaic "Peace Over Jerusalem" is created thanks to
the generosity of Irv and Elaine Levin
The mosaic was dedicated Saturday evening March 15 at 7:30 pm following the Megillah Celebration of Purim.
The Dedication Tile reads:
This Mosaic "Peace Over Jerusalem" is created thanks to the generosity of Irv and Elaine Levin
our dedicated Mosaic Committee the combined effort of our Ohev Shalom community
with the artistic design and direction of Terri Herring and Amy Winston
Purim 2014 - 5774
Our thanks goes to the mosaic committee Nat and Caren Bosk, Sonia Cane, Jennifer Dash, Arlene Frimark, Gail Goldstein, Ivy Graff, Donna
Sharp, Stacey Shapiro, Fern Shulman, Rachel Sigman and Morris Weinstein. Also thanks to our Building Coordinator Hilary Leboff for all of
the coordination that kept this process functioning smoothly.
There are 198 individuals, couples and families who participated in this project in making a tile that is now part of this mosaic:
Harris & Karen Abrams
Sylvia Band
Jason & Elisa Beckman family
Gavin & Melissa Berkowitz family
Nat & Caren Bosk
Albert & Rita Brodsky
Harvey & June Cantor
David & Ellen Cohen family
Scott & Jennifer Dash family
Adam & Soan Dubrow family
Joel and Beverly Epstein
Jon & Amy Fisher
Alexander & Ilona Fligelman family
familyMichael & Marsha Freedman
Robin Geller family
Haim & Barbara Glickman family
Fred & Juli Goldberg
Rick & Cheryle Goldberg
Carl & Rachel Goldstein
Stuart & Ivy Graff
Steven Hann & Sandy Hann family
Saul & Shelly Jacobs
Robert & Rhona Katz
Barry & Judy Klein family
Ken & Natalie Kremsky family
Allen & Joyce Laiter
Stephen & Bev Levin
David & Meryl Lubchansky
Len and Shelley Rubin
Steve & Lindsay Miller
Richard & Rocky Noch
Mark & Ilene Pachman
Jon & Joanne Adar family
Craig & Stephanie Albuck family
Marc & Shelley Barbash family
Hal & Terri Barrow
Jeff & Susan Berk
Ira & Bernice Berkowitz
Irwin & Michele Bernstein
Robbie & Rachel Betesh family
Jason & Dana Brady family
Dean & Alysha Brand family
David & Catherine Cabelly family Aaron & Marsha Cane
Stu & Melissa Caplan family
Stuart & Jennifer Cheifetz family
Michael Cohen & Judith Steenbergen family
Robert & Andrea Davidson
Philippe & Amy Dedieu family
Harvey & Carol Edelman
Evan & Alison Epstein family
Steve & Michele Fields family
David & Esther Fine
Florrie Fisher
Jim & Beth Fleming family
Philip & Cindy Forman family
Eric & Ivy Frajerman family
David & Judy Friedman
Paul & Arlene Frimark
David & Shelley Geltzer
Mitch & Carol Gerson
Jonathan & Iris Gold and family
Kenneth & Elissa Goldberg family
Lynne Goldberg
Michael & Mindy Goldberg family
Matthew & Marianna Goldenberg family
Jerry & Leah Gomberg
Gregory & Roberta Gordon
Steve & Cheryl Gross
David & Marni Guba family
Eric & Bonnie Hartman family
Sherry Havier
Lee & Lisa Jaffee family
Mitchell & Wendy Kaltz family
Sheldon & Ruth Katz
Eric & Olivia Kivenko family
Mildred Klein
Alan & Harriet Kozak
Michael & Felicia Krupit
Rose & Saul La Kier
Bruce & Laura Lazar family
Brian and Debbie Levin family
Marla Levy, Michael Stengel family
Harvey & Rona Luber
Alan & Adrienne Magness
Stuart & Lisa Mickelberg family
Brian & Cori Miller family
Howard & Diana Millman family
Larry & Lisa Minsky and family
Jahn & Eileen Nolan
Sam & Ronni November
Scott & Tracey Pachman family
Bruce and Randi Pashko
Bert Arwas
Joel & Maya Bayer family
Adam & Lisa Berkowitz family
Larry & Lynda Bloch
Barney & Anita Brockman
Martin & Sonia Cane
Howard and Caryn Coff
Linda Crowell
Fred & Anita Dorfman
Perry & Fran Epstein family
Nikki Fink family
Gary & Mandi Freedman
David & Marlyn Gelb family
Randy & Rose Gersten family
David & Holly Goldberg
Becky Goldberg family
Stan & Arlene Goldman
Scott & Fran Gordon
Mel & Phyllis Halpern
Sam & Alice Heller
Allan & Tanya Katz
Eric and Maddy Kleiman
Marvin & Leslie Kreithen
Josh & Amy Laff family
Len & Carol Lebowitz
Maurie & Nancy Levy
Michael & Cookie Marks
Ben & Miriam Miller family
Andrew & Melissa Mitnick family
David & Liz Nover
Mark & Lisa Perecman family
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The Mosaic “Peace over Jerusalem” in the Final Stages of Assembly
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Eliott & Janie Perlstein
Bernie & Mimi Pollack
Steve & Harriet Rellis
Eric & Mandy Rothstein family
Steve & Iris Sabel family
Chad & Julie Schieken family
Gary & Jennifer Segal
Eli & Stacey Shapiro family
Aaron & Felice Shiloh family
Gary & Nicole Sirken family
Michael & Jodi Stahl family
Bill & Melissa Steiner family
Craig & Jennifer Stoltz family
Joe & Adele Teller
Phil & Ellen Treiman family
Keith & Lori Warren family
David & Robin Weiss family
Shari Williams family
David & Amanda Zazoff family
Stu & Amy Perrone
Barbara Ponczek
Warren & Arlene Roman
Michael & Sally Rozengarten family
Brian & Rachel Saks family
Dave and Lisa Schlosser family
Lee Segal family
Mark & Linda Shapiro
Drew & Fern Shulman
Ed & Elaine Snyder
Bruce & Frances Stamm
Sylvia Stern
Michael & Nina Surden
Sheryl Tobias
Linda Tuber
Ira & Gail Washerstein family
Michael & Judy Wexler family
Allan & Sue Wohl family
David & Helene Zeitzer
Jeff & Diane Pevar
Ron & Helene Peyton
Eric & Robin Raskin family
Sean & Susan Reiter family
Marty & Gail Rosenfeld
Marvin Rosner
Moshe & Tami Tiger family
Marty & Roz Rudoff
Noah & Aimee Schechterman family
Richard & Jodie Schneider family
Matthew & Beth Schurman family
Morton & Iris Segal
Alan & Kim Shandler family
Michael & Donna Sharp
Arnie & Janet Sherrin
Alex & Rachel Sigman family
Allan & Gail Silverberg
Mindy Snyder and family
Andrew & Kari Spivack family
Ron & Perri Stark family
Steve & Randy Steinberg family
Ken Sternberger & Sandy Rubin family
Aron Teitelman
Gary & Beth Teitelman family
Albert & Sara Torjman
Marc & Gayle Torjman family
Warren & Marsha Verbit
David & Paula Warren
Morris & Sandra Weinstein
Dave & Libby Weiss
Gail Wiener
Jack & Lisa Wiener
Idelle Wood
Ron & Janet Zaritsky
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Historically, we have addressed financial issues simply by not paying bills. I am firmly committed against that practice this year. It is
said that the worst sin we can commit, the sin for which there is no repentance, is the sin of desecrating G-d’s name by bringing
down the reputation of the Jewish people. Our business strategy has, for too long, damaged our reputation and embarrassed our
community. Ohev Shalom should not be the deadbeat of Richboro. Our neighbors and business partners have payrolls to meet too.
The upshot is that as in prior years, we will have to borrow from some very generous donors as well as internal funds in order to get through to
the end of the year and we will have to reduce next year’s expenses dollar for dollar so that we can immediately pay those loans back. Next year
will, therefore, be an austere one. It will likely include a dues increase and a stronger fundraising push. There will be salary cuts and other costsaving measures. We are exploring renting the original section of the building or closing it off to save on our utility bills. We will right this ship
and at the same time we will invest in our future.
Many of you have asked how you can help. Just asking is a great help. We will only thrive as a loving, caring and united community.
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Some have told me that you were offended by my January Dove Tale column, in which I described our process for constructing our annual
budget. I explained that we start by taking our expected number of dues-paying members and multiplying by the amount of individual, family, etc.,
dues, as the case may be. I pointed out that we do not factor in the Life Members in this top-line calculation because they do not pay dues.
I did not mean to suggest that Life Members do not contribute to Ohev Shalom. To anyone who inferred that, I am truly sorry. Life Members
continue to contribute generously to annual appeal and other fund raising programs. They are active at the senior leadership levels of the
synagogue and our auxiliaries. I am personally grateful for all of their contributions, currently and over the years. The Life Member drives of the
80’s and 90’s helped to secure the synagogue’s future. And if our merger with Adath Tikvah Montefiore several years ago had not occurred, it is
unlikely that we would have been able to complete our beautiful campus.
During the ceremony to dedicate the new building, I wandered around and commented to myself how nice it had all turned out. Rabbi
announced at that ceremony that Irv and Elaine Levin, former ATM members as you know, had endowed an art fund to further beautify the
space. I thought to myself how much all of that dedication and effort would enhance our community and our events. I thought about how much
it would enhance Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah celebration, which we were then beginning to plan.
I am personally grateful, and our community is collectively grateful, for the contributions of everyone in the community.
B’Shalom, Barry
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