May, 2015 - Ohev Shalom of Bucks County

The Dove Tale
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VOLUME 32 ISSUE 9
In this issue:
Rabbi’s Study
2
Hebrew School
3
B’nai Mitzvot
6-7
Inclusion
8-9
B’Kavod
Calendar
10
Member Focus
11
Dave Zeitzer
Good and
The Rabbi’s Study
On Becoming Forty
Hebrew School
Change
"I think this is a great time for a child to
grow up in Ohev Shalom."
“There are no problems, only
opportunities for growth.”
So many of us feel the importance,
the purpose, the beauty, the warmth
of our synagogue
in our hearts and souls.
Creating an engaging Jewish space for
learning is an opportunity
for our students and our school
to grow and thrive.
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Pages 4 - 6
11
Welfare
Sisterhood
12
Yom Hasoah
14-15
Candle Project
Donations
16-18
Men’s Club
19
Family Game
20
Men’s Club
Yom HaShoah
Candle Project
and Fun Day
Come to the
Annual Meeting
For All Congregants
The Men’s Club gratefully acknowledges
the contributions that help
preserve the memories of those who
perished while sustaining the Jewish people.
Wednesday May 13th
7:30 PM
Pages 14 - 15
Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.
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The Rabbi’s Study
I remember realizing, as a child, that my mother
would soon be forty years old. Old, I thought.
Ominous, it seemed. Today, there are young
people with whom I stood on the Bimah at their
B’nai Mitzvah who are well past forty, reaching
fifty. Take note that I write “young people.” Yes,
forty is young and getting younger every year.
Rabbi Eliott Perlstein
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"I think this is a great
time to be a member
of Ohev Shalom."
We are now in our fortieth year. Our synagogue
celebrated its 39th birthday, together with Jack
Benny (if you say who is Jack Benny, you are just
too young) on Purim. We are headed for that age
I once thought to be ancient, the big Four 0.
All of the different eras or decades of our
synagogue had their own unique qualities. In the
beginning, we were that new synagogue just
starting out with dreams of being different than all
preceding synagogues, idealistic and hopeful. We
purchased our first building, we built our
Sanctuary and Social Hall, and we expanded to
two sessions of Hebrew School. Our growth was
rapid and strong. We came to have the preeminent USY chapter in the area. We celebrated
a Bar or Bat Mitzvah every Shabbat from
September through June. Then two B’nai Mitzvah
just about every Shabbat morning. Then two B’nai
Mitzvah on most Shabbat mornings and one on
Shabbat afternoon. There were times with two
on Shabbat morning, one in the afternoon and one
on Sunday morning. The challenge was just
keeping up.
In the nineties, we completed our Sanctuary, we
built our school building and ten years later, we
completed our synagogue campus. In each
decade, our members contributed to their portion
of the building of Ohev Shalom.
In many ways, I find the feeling in our synagogue
today resembling our earlier years. It is great
celebrating Consecration with seventy Aleph
students as we did for a number of years, but
there is a sweetness with a class of twenty-five.
That sweetness continues to the year of Bar and
Bat Mitzvah. We can more fully focus on each
child and celebrate more fully with each family.
To be honest, it would be helpful if that number
grew to thirty which our two Aleph classes can
well accommodate. Our collective effort in
reaching out to new members would pay
dividends.
I think this is a great time for a child to grow up in
Ohev Shalom. I see first hand what a great Early
Learning Center we have. Our teachers and
On Becoming Forty
director are talented and dedicated. Our Hebrew
school today is one of the brightest lights in our
synagogue again with a dedicated faculty and
principal. That was not always the case. We are
instituting an all new High School program beginning
in the fall for students in eighth, ninth and tenth
grade which is also Confirmation year. We think
our new program is so compelling that for the first
time ever, we are inviting back students who did not
continue on to the High School to return and still be
able to celebrate becoming Confirmed in tenth
grade.
I think this is a great time to be a member of Ohev
Shalom. While we always strive to do better, the
truth is there is much today to enrich each of our
Jewish lives whether we to are turning forty or we
did two, three or more decades ago. Our Men’s
Club and Sisterhood are stronger and more
impressive than ever and our Hazak (Seniors) group
fills up the Social Hall with their events. With Adult
Education, ongoing meaningful programming, fun
fund raising events, our synagogue maintains its
tradition of being the dynamic center of Jewish life in
our area.
In response to the question "what's new," there is
much. You have heard much about our Inclusion
B'Kavod initiative. While this focuses on those with
all types of disabilities and different abilities, it
expresses the commitment of our synagogue that
each of us matters as an individual. Our interfaith
family initiative demonstrates a seismic shift in
embracing interfaith families in our community.
Change is a constant and the direction of the change
can vary. In ways our change takes us to a more
progressive stance and in ways we can find ourselves
more traditional.
At our recent Consecration in April, a grandmother
of one of our children approached me after the
service. I know her as someone actively involved in
the Jewish community. She said to me that she finds
herself in many other synagogues because of her
involvement. Never has she found a synagogue as
warm and joyful that makes tradition come alive in
as joyful a way as ours. I am told this after Bar and
Bat Mitzvah services as well. Unfortunately it is
always from someone who lives at least thirty or
more miles away. I could have built a whole
congregation with those who say “if I only lived
closer, I would join.” I wish them a good trip back
home to Florida or Massachusetts. Maybe they
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Hebrew School
Change
In February, Gratz College made a surprising announcement, that beginning fall 2015, the branches of their
Jewish Community High School would fold into their main campus in Melrose Park. This meant that come
September 2015, we would not have a branch of Gratz JCHS at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County.
This consolidation of branches left us with many open-ended questions: What was Ohev Shalom going to do
for a Hebrew High School program? What about our teen population? How can a Hebrew High program
be created in 5 months? Our educators took a step back and realized that this turn of events presented an
amazing opportunity for us to reconsider the scope of our Hebrew High School program.
A team was quickly formed and input was sought from within the Ohev community on how to best
approach the creation of our new in-house Hebrew High program. Meetings, parent focus groups, one-onone conversations and in depth planning sessions took place in order to clearly define what was wanted and
needed for our teens. Guidance and resources from outside sources were used to help develop a program
that will be relevant, meaningful and enriching. Area synagogues dialogued together collaborating on how
we might align our programing and share resources and experiences now and in the future.
Barbara Glickman
Principal
Hebrew High will continue to meet on Wednesdays, and will consist of two classes, with dinner (yes, dinner!) included between sessions.
Students will participate in a minyan of their own following dinner. The primary curriculum focus will be learning about our community,
Israel, Jewish values and making connections through text. All classes will allow students to share information and ideas through discussions
and projects, as well as group activities.
We are proud of our new program and are excited as we finalize the details and bring this vision into being. Eighth and ninth graders will
meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Confirmation class students (10th grade) will meet with Rabbi from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
and then participate in the first session, dinner and minyan, ending at 7:45 pm. For this year only, any students currently in 8th or 9th grade
who have not previously participated in Hebrew High School will be able to rejoin their peers for our new program.
Even more exciting … during the course of the year, special events, speakers and programs are planned to supplement and reinforce the
curriculum. These events are open to the teen community at our Bucks County conservative synagogue partners.
Rebbetzin Dena Weinberg said, “There are no problems, only opportunities for growth.” The teen years are challenging and rewarding for
both parents and adolescents. Creating an engaging Jewish space for learning, wondering and connecting presents a rich opportunity for our
students and our school to grow and thrive.
Registration forms will be sent mid-May. Please direct questions to Barbara Glickman at [email protected] or Marnie Dratch, Education
Chairperson, at [email protected].
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B’nai Mitzvah
Jordan Sabel
Saturday, May 2nd
Hello. My name is Jordan Grant Sabel. I will become a Bar Mitzvah on May 2, 2015. I am a
seventh grade student at Newtown Middle School. My favorite subjects are math and social
studies. I play trumpet in the Wind Ensemble and Jam Band.
In the spring and summer, I play golf on the PGA Junior League Team at Spring Mill Country
Club. This summer I will go to George School Day Camp for the second year, after five years
at Newtown Day Camp. At camp, I enjoy playing tennis, gaga, and tennis racket baseball. I like
to go to college football and basketball games with my father and the theater with my mother.
My Hesed Project was volunteering with the Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia TriState Chapter. I worked in their office the day before the Lupus Loop, helped publicize the
event, volunteered at the water tent on race day, and walked in the Lupus Loop two years in a
row. I also organized a mini loop in my neighborhood for my family and friends. It felt good to
support an organization that helps people fight against this chronic inflammatory disease.
I would like to thank my Hebrew School teacher and Bar Mitzvah tutor, Iris Spector, for all of
her encouragement, Cantor Frimark for teaching me trope, Rabbi Perlstein for answering
questions about my Bar Mitzvah, and my parents for helping me with everything.
Noah Frajerman
Saturday, May 9th
Hi, my name is Noah Frajerman. My Bar Mitzvah will be on May 9, 2015. I am in seventh grade
at Richboro Middle School and in all honors classes.
My hobbies are baseball, karate, drawing, reading, gaming, playing the piano and participating in
shows. I have my Junior Black Belt.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I wanted to help animals at the SPCA. I made cat toys which I
donated to the SPCA, held a pet food drive, and over several months I visited the SPCA and
played with the cats waiting to be adopted to help them socialize with people. I am also
donating books to Cradles to Crayons.
I am proud to be a camper at Ramah. This summer will be my 7th year at Ramah Day Camp
and my second summer spending 4 weeks at Camp Ramah in the Poconos.
I would like to thank Rabbi Perlstein, Cantor Frimark and Iris Spector for all their help in
preparing for my Bar Mitzvah. I would like to thank my parents, brother Brett and sister Alana
for their love and support. Thanks also to my Bubbie and Zayde for weaving me a Tallit.
Jackson Reiter
Saturday, May 16th
Hi! My name is Jackson Reiter and I am excited to become a Bar Mitzvah on May 16, 2015. My
Torah portion is BaMidbar.
I am in seventh grade and my favorite subject is Science. My favorite sport is baseball. I like to
play video games and ride horses. My Hesed Project is to host a Family Game Day to raise
funds for the Inclusion B’Kavod Endowment Fund which helps people with different abilities. I
chose this project because I have to overcome challenges of my own and I’m grateful for the
help I have received.
I want to thank my parents, siblings, and grandparents for helping me to get ready for my Bar
Mitzvah. I also want to thank Rabbi Perlstein, Cantor Frimark, and Rachel Saks for helping me
prepare for my special day. I am excited to be having a Bar Mitzvah and super excited for the
celebration.
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Jonathan Schwartz
Saturday, May 16th
Hi! My name is Jonathan Schwartz and I’m going to become a Bar Mitzvah on May 16th. I am
in 7th grade and go to Richboro Middle School in the Council Rock School District.
I love to play all different kinds of sports and activities but my true passion is for baseball,
hockey, and basketball. Most of the time you can find me hanging out with friends, on the
baseball fields, playing board games with family or playing Xbox or PlayStation online. During
the summer, I go to camp with a lot of my friends from school and also enjoy meeting and
making new friends.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I am doing buddy club at Richboro Middle School. Buddy club is
helping out with autistic children. During buddy club, there are a lot of different activities,
which are playing games, arts and crafts and doing other cool activities with these special
children. Buddy club is really fun so if you have an opportunity to participate, I really think you
should sign up for it when you go to Middle School.
I would really like to thank Cantor Paul, Rabbi Perlstein, Marcia Webber and all of the teachers
I have had over the years at Hebrew School who helped me prepare for my Bar Mitzvah. I also
thank my Mom, Dad, brother Scott and my whole family for motivating me for this day. I look
forward to having my Bar Mitzvah and a great time celebrating with my family and friends.
Emi Levine
Saturday, May 23rd
Hi, my name is Emi Levine, I am currently at Newtown Middle School on the 7th Grade Fusion
Team. I am looking forward to my Bat Mitzvah, on May 23, 2015. This will be a very special
Bat Mitzvah for my family as it is the last one for all the grandchildren for both sides of the
family.
I enjoy singing, acting and dancing. I had a lot of fun playing Young Fiona in the Ohev Shalom
production of Shrek The Musical. In the summer I go to camp at Laurel South in Casco Maine
and go to the shore enjoying the warm weather of Margate. During the winter I enjoy going
out west to ski.
I am the youngest of three children. My brother Joey is 16, and my oldest brother Ben is 19. I
have two dogs, Teddy and Ruby.
For my Bat Mitzvah project I volunteered for the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA). I went to a
warehouse once a month on a Sunday to pack and deliver food to Jewish families in the
Philadelphia area. These families are in need and really appreciate the monthly deliveries. I
enjoyed this experience; it was fun and felt good to help out our Jewish community.
Ryan Cheifetz
Saturday, May 30th
Hey! My name is Ryan Cheifetz and I am so thrilled to become a Bar Mitzvah on May 30, 2015.
I am a 7th grader at Newtown Middle School. I play two sports, soccer and basketball. When I
play soccer my position is goalie and sometimes offense. I am the power forward when I play
basketball.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I am volunteering at Friends Home. While there I play games with
the elderly residents. I play games like chess, Wii, checkers, the word game and many more.
After my Bar Mitzvah I will continue to go over and help out as much as possible. During the
summer I will go back to Rockwood Teen Travel and CIT training at the NAC.
I would like to thank my awesome tutor Liz Nover for helping me with my prayers, Torah and
Haftorah portions. I would also like to thank all of my Hebrew School teachers, Rabbi Perlstein
and Cantor Frimark for years of Jewish education that helped me prepare for my Bar Mitzvah.
Most importantly, I thank my Mom, Dad and brother Ethan for encouraging and supporting me
so that I would be ready for my Bar Mitzvah - they were there every step of the way.
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Inclusion B’Kavod
“Shimon [the son of Rabban Gamliel] says: It is not what one says, but rather what one
does, that makes all the difference in the world.”
Pirke Avot 1:17
Inclusive Thoughts by Lindsay Miller
I recently attended a yoga class where the instructor initiated the session by reading a selection that she had found to the class. She did not
write it nor did she know the author, but she thought it was the definition of the word, “commitment,” and gave her permission for me to
share it with all of you. While her intent was to stress the importance of commitment to the practice of yoga during the class, I found the
words moving and relevant as well to our mission and vison of inclusion for our community at Ohev Shalom. See what you think:
“Commitment is what transforms the promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions and the actions which speak louder than
the words. It is making the time when there is none, coming through time after time after time, year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is
made of; The power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph over integrity over skepticism.”
When the concept of Inclusion B’Kavod began at Ohev Shalom, a small group of congregants made a commitment to challenge ourselves and
our community to become inclusive of all, regardless of strengths, weaknesses, ages, orientation, needs, abilities, challenges, and/or
appearances. It could have been easy to say what we said and simply dance around an idea, but our community embraced our vision and
rose with us, grew with us, to make our intentions our reality. Our congregations’ actions have truly spoken louder than our words. What
we have done, together, has really made all the difference in our community. Not only are our precious children supported through our
educational programs and supports, but also many adults of all ages have indicated their appreciation. They realize that as their needs, our
needs, may change suddenly or over time because of age or just what life may throw at us, supports are in place. These supports continue
to grow throughout our building and community so that all of our congregants may take place in all aspects of synagogue life and events. Our
actions, your actions, do not go unnoticed outside of Ohev Shalom. I hope that you read the article in the Jewish Exponent that was written
by one of the parents who participates with her son in our Celebrations! at Ohev monthly Shabbat program. On the same day that
particular issue of the Exponent came out, the Jewish Learning Venture’s annual report was released and we were honored that Ohev
Shalom was highlighted. You can still read that report by going to http://jewishlearningventure.org/about-us/news/innovations/.
We are so excited to be entering Ohev Shalom’s 40th year as a truly inclusive community that practices what we preach … KAVOD:
Kindness, Acceptance, Visibility, Opportunity and Dignity … for all.
Come with us, join with us, be part of our commitment. Visit a Celebrations! at Ohev class, attend a program that is sponsored by Inclusion
B’Kavod, join our committee, suggest an accommodation that you feel is needed, attend an event, volunteer … you will realize, as we have
that it is possible to go beyond our own expectations and achieve what we may have previously thought might not be reached.
Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom by Suzanne Gold
“Walk in your footprints, leave your mark.”
Rabbi Simeon Maslin, Rabbi Emertius, Congregation Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park, PA.
These are powerful words. Celebrations! at Ohev continues to welcome new families to our monthly Shabbat morning events. We are
looking for adult volunteers who would like to assist during a Celebrations! at Ohev event. The only requirement is you enjoy laughing,
singing and positive energy. If you would like to volunteer for two hours during a Shabbat morning with us, please contact:
Shelley Rubin at 215-355-7668 or Shelmr2@ aol.com. Come leave your mark!
At our April Celebrations! at Ohev session, the children were engaged in learning about our beloved state of Israel in honor of Yom
Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. To help set the mood that we were all spending time in Israel, the room was decorated with
various posters highlighting famous landmarks, maps, and pictures of key leaders of Israel. After our special Kiddush lead by Cantor Paul, we
began creating special projects. The younger children created trees with orange blossoms while the older children created their personal
Kotel. In addition to listening to stories about Israel, our own Morah Barbara taught us the popular Israeli Dance, “Mayim, Mayim.” Scott
Gordon led the group with games and movement activities, while the parents participated in their Parent Session led by Ayala Rahimi.
Before our Shabbat morning ended, we tasted fruit and chocolate from Israel.
It is still not too late to join us! Celebrations! at Ohev continues to seek new families and their children who have special needs, ages 4-18
to participate in our monthly Shabbat mornings. Our last Celebrations! at Ohev for the 2014-2015 season will take place on May 16, 2015.
Celebrations! at Ohev is open to members of Ohev Shalom and the entire Jewish community, free of charge. For intake forms and
information please contact: [email protected] or call Shelley Mattleman-Rubin at 215-399-7668.
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IBK Volunteer Focus of the Month … Trudi Wouch
I am an Occupational Therapist, and for most of my career, I have worked with children who have special needs. For thirty plus years, I
worked with children in the Philadelphia public schools in their classrooms and have consulted with their teachers. For 19 of those years, I
have had the pleasure of working with Suzanne Gold, who is one of the best, and most creative teachers I have ever worked with.
Suzanne told me about her work with the Celebrations! group at Ohev Shalom, and about the different themes each month and activities
that the children were doing. I told her that if she needed any help the following year, when we both had retired from the School District of
Philadelphia, I would be glad to help. And so, I have been a volunteer for the past year and a half, and I have found it to be a very rewarding
experience.
Helping the children with social skills, and fine and gross motor skills, are second nature to me due to my occupation. But watching the teen
volunteers interact with the special needs children is really wonderful to see. They have no professional experience, and just come to help
out, and I have seen them become real friends to our special children, who look forward to seeing their teen buddies every month.
There are many different activities planned each month that are short, and geared to the limited attention spans of the children. From the
Cantor’s musical Shabbat activities, along with the stuffed Torahs that the children get to carry each month, to the Kiddush and blessing over
the challah, to the many craft activities, and edible projects that Suzanne designs to enhance their learning - the children become acclimated
to the many holidays and customs of Judaism. The parents too, get to meet other parents, and have a short period of time away from their
children to share ideas.
Three of the boys in the program were students of mine in the Philadelphia school system. They are all almost Bar Mitzvah age, and it has
been a pleasure to work with all of them again and to watch them discover what it means to be Jewish. One especially, who is non-verbal,
was really enjoying the program last month, and it was so beautiful to watch him participating fully in the program and laughing and enjoying
himself.
The program is inclusive as it consists of children who have special needs, their typically developing siblings, teen volunteers, parents, and
adult volunteers. New families are welcomed into the group every month. I know the children love this program, but I get a special warm
feeling in my heart as I watch the children having such a good time every month learning and sharing their experiences with each other.
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MAY 2015
Friday May 1st
12th of Iyyar
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Gan, Kesher and Mechina Shabbat
7:37 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday May 2nd
13th of Iyyar
9:30 am Services
- Jordan Sabel Bar Mitzvah
8:46 pm Havdalah
Sunday May 3rd
14th of Iyyar
Pesach Sheni
8:45 am Minyan
9 am Women’s League Spring Conf.
9:30 am Adult Education
- Speaker Rabbi Robyn Frisch on
"Lessons I've Learned working with
Interfaith Couples and Families"
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Family Game &
Funday
Monday May 4th
15th of Iyyar
Tuesday May 5th
16th of Iyyar
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday May 6th
17th of Iyyar
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5:45 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday May 7th
18th of Iyyar
Lag B’Omer
7 am Minyan
ELC Lag B’Omer Picnic
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Minyan
Friday May 8th
19th of Iyyar
8 am ELC PTO Mother’s Day Brunch
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Sisterhood Shabbat
7:44 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday May 9th
20th of Iyyar
9:30 am Services
- Noah Frajerman Bar Mitzvah
10:30 am Celebrations!
8:53 pm Havdalah
Sunday May 10th
Mother’s Day
8:45 am Minyan
Hebrew School Closed
Monday May 11th
21st of Iyyar
22nd of Iyyar
Tuesday May 12th
23rd of Iyyar
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Jewish Heritage Night
at Citizens Bank Park
Wednesday May 13th 24th of Iyyar
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5:45 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Ohev Shalom Annual
Congregation Meeting
Thursday May 14th
25th of Iyyar
7 am Minyan
ELC Parent - Teacher Conferences
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Minyan
Friday May 15th
26th of Iyyar
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Installation of Officers Shabbat
7:51 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday May 16th
27th of Iyyar
9:30 am Services
- Jonathan Schwartz Bar Mitzvah
9:00 pm Havdalah
- Jackson Reiter Bar Mitzvah
Sunday May 17th
28th of Iyyar
Yom Yerushalayim
Hebrew School Last Day
8:45 am Minyan
Men’s Club Goes to Phillies
Monday May 18th
29th of Iyyar
Tuesday May 19th
1st of Silvan
Rosh Hodesh Silvan
Election Day
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday May 20th 2nd of Silvan
5 pm Cook for a Friend
5:45 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday May 21st
3rd of Silvan
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Event
7:15 pm Men’s Club Torah on Tap
Friday May 22nd
4th of Silvan
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
7:57 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday May 23rd
5th of Silvan
Erev Shavuot
9:30 am Services
- Emily Levine Bat Mitzvah
7 pm Tikkun Leil Shavuot Service
9:06 pm Havdalah
Sunday May 24th
Shavuot I
8:45 am Minyan
9:15 am Confirmation
7 pm Yizkor
6th of Silvan
Monday May 25th
Shavuot II
Memorial Day
ELC Closed
9:15 am Yizkor
9:08 pm Havdalah
7th of Silvan
Tuesday May 26th
8th of Silvan
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday May 27th 9th of Silvan
ELC Wonderful Wednesday
7 pm Minyan
Thursday May 28th
10th of Silvan
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Minyan
Friday May 29th
11th of Silvan
5 pm Hebrew School Teachers Honored
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Teacher Appreciation Shabbat
8:03 Candle Lighting
Saturday May 30th
12th of Silvan
9:30 am Services
- Ryan Cheifetz Bar Mitzvah
9:11 pm Havdalah
Sunday May 31st
8:45 am Minyan
9 am Hei Aliyah
13th of Silvan
Share a Shabbat
There is no right or wrong way to “do”
Shabbat - whether serving pizza poolside or
chicken in the dining room. We are looking
for hosts to help make new connections in
the synagogue community this year.
We provide the blessings in English, Hebrew
and transliteration. For information or if
you would like to host a Shabbat contact
Rachel Betesh at [email protected].
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Member Focus
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Dave Zeitzer
My name is Dave Zeitzer and on November 26th, I became a member of the inclusion
B’Kavod. I suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury. I had my C3-C7 screwed together and 2
20 mm titanium rods placed into my spinal column at Y1-T4. I am currently in a mobile
wheelchair. I had to have my house’s first floor turned into a triage unit. I have the hope of
walking again by the end of summer or early fall. Being a part of inclusion is making me care
even more for people who are less fortunate than others.
Since this has happened to me, it has changed my view of freedom of movement as well as how
I treat friends, customers, and my wife. Customers have called me just to see how I am
progressing and to ask how soon before I walk into their offices to see them. I had thought
that they only cared about prices, deals, and deliveries. The outpouring of affection from them
has changed my mind as to how they need to be treated by me in the future. I have been in
sales for 40 years and some of these people have known me for that period of time. The
affection from them has overwhelmed me.
My friends have stepped up to the plate to help by sitting with me when I need to send my
wife out for some relief. Dinners, cards, hamentashen, thoughts and prayers come from
everyone. Friends come to the house on Shabbat and have dinner with me. When I was in
Moss Rehab, gaining my strength to get up on my feet, my poker guys would come to the
Dave Zeitzer
hospital to occupy my time and keep me busy. They would be the talk of the hospital. Those
working hard at physical therapy
friends would come bearing snacks and cards and they made sure that they would take my
money in a game of poker! The hospital staff made sure I was there on Mondays to be ready
to see them. I have since come home and my poker friends continue to come to the house. They even help me and my wife get me ready
for bed when I need their help. Friends like them and my golf buddies will always be there for me as I will be there for them. Then there
are the people that called when they heard of my accident and spoke to me, as well as those not knowing the extent of my injury, asking me
when I will walk again.
My wife has noticed how my attitude has changed towards life after the accident. First of all, my wife has been a rock through this ordeal.
She has been asked to do jobs that no spouse should have to do for their affectionate other. I always would do the finances and give her a
hard time when decorating the house. Since the accident, I have taken a laisse faire attitude towards these subjects. My wife now gets
more affection from me than I have showed her for the past 40 years. She would complain about how I wasn’t affectionate enough and
didn’t make public displays of affection. That has changed since this has happened to me. I LOVE YOU.
Last of all to my Ohev Shalom family, thank you for the calls, cards and prayers. Thank you for the questions about my health and life when
my wife goes to services that she shares with me when she comes home. I have told the Cantor and the Rabbi that I can’t wait to come up
to the bimah for High Holy Days for people who have survived hospital stays. I can’t wait to thank everyone in person for their thoughts.
Good and Welfare
Bubby Gourmet
We are here to cater Shabbat Kiddush luncheons for your simchas
- everything but not limited to Auf Ruf's, special birthday and
anniversary luncheons, and baby namings.
Luncheons are served in our beautiful Social Hall.
We are currently booking parties through June 2015.
To see a Bubby Gourmet menu, pricing and other particulars,
please go to our website at
http://www.ohev.org/bubby-gourmet-ohev-shalom/.
Please contact our Committee Chairperson
Linda Barankin at 215-450-2405 or
our Head Chef Jerry Kaplan at 215-698-9244
to answer any questions as well as to reserve your 2014/2015 date.
Your simcha will help raise funds for our Ohev Shalom community,
as all profits are going to our Ohev Shalom General Fund.
Kol HaKavod to our March Torah/Haftarah readers
Madison Dedieu, Deborah Seltzer Cohen, Adam Fields, Cantor Paul
Frimark, Mitch Gerson, Mindy Goldstein, Diana Goodman, Elaine
Goodman, Phyllis Halpern, Eric Kleiman, Jerry Kaplan, Barry Klein,
Neil Mittleman, Jeff Pevar, Mike Rabinowitz, Austin Snyder, Morgan
Snyder, Brianna Stein, Chad Stein, Jordan Stein, Craig Stoltz, Shane
Stoltz, Al Torjman, Warren Verbit, Marcia Webber, Idelle S. Wood.
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Kol HaKavod to our March Minyan leaders
Cantor Frimark, Jerry Gomberg, Sam Heller, Saul Jacobs, Jahn
Nolan, Jeff Pevar, and Mimi Pollack.
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‫ תודה‬to the Religious School
The Jewish Federation has provided scholarship support for the
religious school through the Keren Chinuch Scholarship Program.
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Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom
Spring has finally sprung, hope your Shaloch Manot flowers have
started to bloom. Enjoy the beautiful weather and all the wonderful
events we have planned.
B'Shalom,
Hedy & Linda
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Sunday May 3rd - Women’s League conference at Ohev
Friday May 8th - Sisterhood Shabbat and dinner
Thursday May 21st - Rosh Hodesh
Thursday Jun 4th - Book Club
Thursday Jun 11th - Sisterhood Closing Event
Torah Fund
The Mishpachah theme this year encourages us, Conservative Jews,
to recognize the diverse character of families. It also encourages
our communities to be pluralistic, welcoming and open hearted.
Join us once again in supporting the Jewish Theological Seminary by
purchasing a Mishpachah pin representing the Family and the Tree
of Life. Contact Michele Bernstein at 215-741-9937 or
[email protected]
Simcha Boutique
Remember to shop Simcha Boutique for bridal showers, engagement
gifts, new baby gifts, hostess gifts, new house warming gifts, Judaica, or
just about any gift you will need.
Hours: Sunday 9-1 pm; Monday closed; Tuesday 11-3 pm;
Wednesday during Hebrew School; Thursday 11-3 pm; and
Fridays by appointment only
Should you need us when our doors are closed please call …
Gail Wiener - 215-293-0506 or Email us at [email protected]
Mah Jongg
Every Tuesday at Noon. 18 week sessions for a donation of $54.00
Bring your Mah Jongg card & set … $$$ Prizes
Any questions call or email [email protected] / 215-322-1166
Sisterhood can be reached 24/6
by email at [email protected]
Birthday Greetings
Say 'Happy Birthday' in such a sweet way !!)
Our Birthday Greetings Program is just .75 cents per greeting or
$118.00 for the entire Sisterhood membership. Your name will be
included on the beautiful Birthday card which we send.
IT'S AN EASY, FUN AND THOUGHTFUL WAY TO WISH YOUR
FRIENDS A SPECIAL DAY!!
To participate contact Susan Berk
[email protected] or 215-956-0432.
Canasta
Canasta Open Play for $2.00 each Thursday from 1 to 3 PM in the
Ohev Shalom Social Hall.
Lessons also offered for $5.00/ lesson or $18.00/4.
Any questions or to request lessons please email Marsha Freedman
[email protected] / 215-968-6755
Do you shop at SHOP RITE in Warminster?
GREAT! Please write Ohev Shalom Sisterhood on your receipt &
drop into the donation box in the Shop Rite. They will donate a
percentage to our Sisterhood. Thanks to Shop Rite in Warminster!
Honor & Memory Cards
Such a wonderful way to support our Sisterhood. With a donation
of $5.00 (or more) cards can be mailed for you or you can
purchase them in advance.
Call or email Joanne Babbitt at 215-968-0107 - [email protected]
Book Club
Please join us on Thursday June 4th at 7:30 p.m. at Ohev Shalom as
we discuss The Book Borrower by Alice Mattison.
On the day they first meet in a city playground, Deborah Laidlaw
lends Toby Ruben a book called "Trolley Girl", a memoir of a trolley
strike in the 1920s, written by the sister of a Jewish revolutionary.
As young mothers in the 1970s,Toby and Deborah become instant
friends, and remain so for decades, until an insurmountable
argument takes the two women down divergent path.
Please rsvp to Denise at 215-499-2123 or [email protected].
Thursday, May 21, 2015 6:45 P.M.
Join the Ohev Shalom Sisterhood for SHIBOLET.
Another in our series of Rosh Hodesh Holiday Celebrations.
Share a light Shavuot supper followed by “A New Look into the Book of Ruth” (We are
all grown up now) and more fun just in time to plan your home Shavuot celebration.
Reservations: ($10 per person, payable to the Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom) to Ohev Shalom Sisterhood, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro,
PA 18954; or place under Simcha Boutique door.
Questions? Contact: Holly at 215-364-8994 or [email protected].
ALL RESERVATIONS BY MAY, 15 2015.
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For boys and girls
ages 3-15
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Well-rounded camp
experiences for kids
since 1986
Lunch and snacks
provided
ACA Accredited
Door to door
transportation
Rental facilities
available for picnics
and weekends
1380 Creek Road
Furlong, PA 18925
(215) 598-7143
www.briarwooddaycamp.com
[email protected]
FUN IN THE SUN!
Arcade
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Beach volleyball
BMX bikes
Boating
Ceramics
Drama/Dance
Fishing
Ga-Ga
Gymnastics
Hockey
Lacrosse
Miniature golf
Nature
Newcomb
Rock wall/zip line
Soccer (indoor and
outdoor)
Softball
Swimming (3 pools)
Tennis
Wiffle ball
RICHBORO
Shop n Bag
Murray Battleman, Owner
and member of Ohev Shalom
A full service Supermarket giving great value to our community
1025 N. Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954, (215) 355-5300
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Yom HaShoah Candle Project.
The Men’s Club gratefully acknowledges
the following contributions that help
preserve the memories of those who perished
while sustaining the Jewish people.
Sponsors ($54 +)
In Memory of
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Linda Barankin & Family
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Sylvia G. Band
Harry, Pincus, Yaacov, Shmiel, and Hendel Berger Band
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The Baron Family
Eileen Baron
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Bruce & Sandy Blumenthal
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Harvey & June Cantor
Cantor Family & Others from Zagare, Lithuania
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Ellen & David Cohen
Samuel Drescher and Esther Rabinovich
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Andi Leof-Davidson, Bob, Adam & Danielle Davidson
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Marsha & Harvey Goldberg
The Glantz Family
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Roberta & Gregory Gordon
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Jerry Gottesman
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Bernie & Ann Grossman
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Neil & Hedy Hoffman
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Saul & Shelly Jacobs
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Denise & Mark Kolber
Henry, Marcus, Leah, Aaron, Genia, Manya & Mena Kolber
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The Perrone Family
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Jeffrey & Gale Pollock
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Lorraine & Ed Rosen
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Keith Sadel, MD
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Julie & Chad Schieken and Bernice & Ira Berkowitz Solomon and Ilona Rosner
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Allan & Gail Silverberg & Sylvia Cohen
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Ileene Swerdlow
Harvey Swerdlow, Zelda Freedman, and Nathan Katz
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Estera & Arthur Weiss
David & Szejna Gotfryd, The Kushner and Gotfryd Families
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Ron Wolf & Joyce Tenenbaum
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Janet & Ron Zaritsky
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Marsha, Eliana & Michael Zimet
Anna & Hermann Zimet, and the Family of Paul Zimet
Donors
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Ana Andrusier
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Howard Apt
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Terri & Hal Barrow
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Irwin & Michele Bernstein & Family
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Janet & Dan Blyweiss
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Carol Bregman
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Gloria Brooks
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Jeffrey Camson
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Marsha & Aaron Cane
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Adrianne & Alan Cohen
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Gary & Sharon Delson
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Marvin & Soni Feld
In Memory of
Louis, Dorothy, Arthur & Anna Apt, Max & Arlene Dallas Savit
Jessie Jacobs
Edward Bregman
Leonard Brooks, Clara Neidenberg, and Yuda Neidenberg
Serena & Solomon Zelmanovich
Herman Cane
Leib, Tzvia, and Moshe Lan
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Esther & Steven Finer
Mandi & Gary Freedman
Judy & David Friedman
Holly & David Goldberg
Lynne Goldberg
Marlene & Irv Goldfarb
Arlene Goldman
Sam & Gail Goldstein
Nina & Lyle Goodheart
Debbie & Larry Grant
Mark & Marilyn Greenspan
Phyllis & Mel Halpern
The Handfinger Family
Herb & Marlyn Harris
Dave & Dena Horowitz
Joe Hurwitz
Phil & Nessa Indictor
Barbara & Jerry Kaplan
Tanya & Allan Katz
Rochelle & Gordon King
Eric & Madelaine Kleiman
Alan & Harriet Kozak
Loretta Kozak
Steve & Marci Laderman
Saul & Rose La Kier
Diana & Marvin Lenetsky
Harriet & Mark Levin
Allen & Phyllis Marks
Steve & Lindsay Miller
Richard & Rochelle Noch
Ilene & Mark Pachman
Marvin & Lois Perel
Ronald & Helene Peyton
Barbara Ponczek
Michael & Estelle Rabinowitz
Arlene & Warren Roman
Gail & Martin Rosenfeld
Paula & Avei Rosenzweig
Marv Rosner & Family
Andrea & Ted Rothman
Shelley & Len Rubin
Marty & Roz Rudoff
Steve, Iris & Jordan Sabel
Mel & Bobbi Scharf
Laurie & Marc Segal
Lee Segal
Morton & Iris Segal
Fran & Roy Silverman
Robert, Marla, Bryan & Alex Solarski
Paula Spigler
Morton & Sheila Tanenbaum
Linda Tuber
Enid H. Waldman & Family
David Warren
Gail Weiner
David & Libby Weiss
Yecheil and Rachela Frydman
Avruhum Barag
Stan Goldman
Lil & Sam Winter, and Rose & Dave Harris
Louis Weintraub, Bertha Weintraub, and Dorothy Movsovich
Sylvia & Bill Indictor, and Thelma Monzo
Herbert Blau, Toba Simon, Robert Simon, Sara and Nathan King
Morris Kozak
The Kozak and Bichman Families
Bella & Izzy Rubin, Justin Rubin, and Lillian & Morris Lenetsky
Lulek Solarski, and Cilli Gross Solarski
Morris and Janet Koper
Rafael Perel
Kirk Ponczek
Salamon and Ilona Rosner
Bessie Rothman, Joe Silver, and Selma Dubin
Families of Carl Balik and Sylvia Wirkerman Balik
Erwin and Cilli Solarski
Leon Spigler, My Mother and Father
Allen I. Waldman
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We Thank Our Generous Contributors
Dave and Libby Weiss
Judy and Mike Wexler
Irv Segal, by Richard and Rochelle Noch
Bill Brack, by Fred and Anita Dorfman
Louis Goldberg, father of Rick Goldberg, by
Dave and Libby Wiess
Hana and Larry Gershman
Linda and Mark Blumberg
Dana and Michael Green
Rose and Saul LaKier
Steven and Esther Finer
Riva and Ed Feiner
Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
Raymond and Lana Skwer
Beverly and Larry Samson
Nina and Michael Surden
Steven and Susan Gelfand
AMY RO CKOWER
Richard and Carol Zeitz
MEMORIAL ART CENTER
Lawrence and Arlene Blanck
In Memory of
Mort and Toby Kolman
Shirley and Sidney Rafalowsky, by Ilene and Sy Rockower
Rose and Fred Gold
Janet Lundy, by Ilene and Sy Rockower
Aileen Salus
Lorraine Linsk, mother of David Linsk, by Ilene and Sy Rockower
Fran and Kerwin Seiden
Mother of Candy Figa, by Ilene and Sy Rockower
Amy and Dan Heitzer
Harriet Rellis
ANN UAL APPEAL FUN D
Joe and Barbara Zibelman
In Memory of
The Scamuffa Family
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Terri and Hal Barrow
Sara and Fred Silverman
Fran and Roy Silverman
BENNET ZION FELD
Betty Bloch
MEMORI AL LI BR ARY
Beryl and Elliot Drexler
In Honor of
Nella Brickman and Bill Thompson
Thank you for your generosity and kindness, wishing you the best each &
Marsha and Michael Freedman and Family
everyday to Soni and Marv Feld, by Linda Barankin
Reba and Izzy Grossman
In Memory of
Barbara and Bernie Hoffman
Bennett Feld, by Don and Sally Messinger
Rita Solofsky and Al Wiesner
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Cheryl and Larry Karabell
Soni Feld, Bernice Berkowitz, Meryl Lubchansky, Ilene Pachman,
Julie and Rodger Levenson
Judy Freidman and Helene Peyton, thank you for your kindness and
Sherryl and Buzz Mustin
Friendship, by Lynne Goldberg
Richard and Sharan Rodgers
Stella O’Donnell, mother, by Denise Kolber
Doris and Paul Schor
Melvyn L. Freid
CANTOR FRIMARK’S
Mike and Judy Wexler
DISCRETION ARY FUND
Merryl Pelberg
In Honor of
Rose and David Pustilnick
Bara Frimark’s graduation from Nursing School, by
Kate and Burt Korn
Carol and Len Lebowitz
Marsha and Barry Isdaner
Support and encouragement during Bat Mitzvah training, by
Debbie and Philip Klein
The Goldberg Family
Terri and Hal Barrow
In Memory of
Carol Bregman
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by Carol and Len Lebowitz
Sandy and Ray Savett
John and Barbara Blickensderfer
COOK FOR A FRIEND
Phyllis and Steve Warshaw
In Honor of
Merle and Joel Neulight
Complete and speedy recovery to Jerry Kaplan, by
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weinstein
Michael and Estelle Rabinowitz
Margo Clayman
Dave and Libby Weiss
David and Helene Zeitzer
Birth of Romy, granddaughter of Dr. and Mr. Steven Specter, by
Barry Corson by Dana and Michael Green
Fred and Anita Dorfman
Sandra Wohl, mother of Allen Wohl, by Linda Barankin
Jerry Gottesman, in honor of his 2nd Bar Mitzvah
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by
Susan Devour on the new Baby, Mara Hailey, by Michael and Nina Surden
Nadine Myerson
Our dear friend, Lynne Goldberg, by Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
Dave and Libby Weiss
Continued good health to Jerry Kaplan, by Florrie Fisher
Caren and Nat Bosk
Bara Frimark’s graduation from Nursing School, by Fran and Roy Silverman
David and Esther Fine
In Memory of
Esther and Steven Finer
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by
David and Judy Friedman
Michael and Nina Surden
Shelley and Andy Rosen
ADATH TIKVAH-MONTEFIORE
CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of
Sheila and Steve Stein’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, by
Alice and Sammy Heller
Jerry Gottesman’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah, by Florrie Fisher
Aliyot during November and December, by Elaine Snyder
Alice Heller’s speedy recovery, by Roberto Steiner
In Memory of
Harvey Swerdlow, by Ilene Swerdlow
Ruth Frankel, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Manuel Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Husband, Harvey Swerdlow, by Ilene Swerdlow
Selma Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by Alice and Sammy Heller
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Scott and Fran Gordon
Harriet and Steve Rellis
Michael and Nina Surden
David and Helene Zeitzer
Scott and Francine Gordon
Blanche Greenberg by Florrie Fisher
Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Harriet and Steve Rellis
COLL EGE CON NECTION FUN D
In Memory of
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Harold and Sherri Middleberg
Elaine Aronsohn, mother of Estelle Rabinowitz, by
Bob, Lynda, Jonathan and Rachel Kerr
EARLY L EARNIN G CEN TE R FUN D
In Honor of
Jerry Gottesman, in honor of his 2nd Bar Mitzvah
Successful recovery to Gail Silverberg, by Jerry Gottesman
Birth of Shalom Dovber, grandson of Greg and Roberta Gordon, by
Joyce, Allen, Jessica, Heather and David Laiter
Birth of Zoe Marblestone, granddaughter of Ken and Laura Marblestone
In Memory of
Sarah (Sally) Betesh, grandmother of Robbie Betesh, by
Rachel, Brian, Samantha & Jake Saks
Lindsay and Steve Miller
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by
Shelly and Saul Jacobs
Jerry Gottesman
Joyce, Allen, Jessica, Heather and David Laiter
Andrea and Ted Rothman
Paula Slutsky, mother of Amy Fisher, by
Shelly and Saul Jacobs
Joyce, Allen, Jessica, Heather and David Laiter
Selma D. Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by
Jerry Gottesman
Andrea and Ted Rothman
Florrie Fisher
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by
Leah and Jerry Gomberg
Rose and Saul LaKier
Ellen and David Cohen
Melissa and Stu Caplan
Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Helene and Ron Peyton
Arlene and Warren Roman
Alice and Sammy Heller
Jerry Gottesman
Lindsay and Steve Miller
Tanya and Alan Katz
Randy and Janice Jacobson
Miriam Peyton’s yahrzeit, by Helene and Ron Peyton
FIN ANCIAL AID FUN D
In Memory of
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by Scott and Susan Wechsler
HAZAK OF OHEV SHALO M
In Honor of
Jerry Gottesman in honor of his 2nd Bar Mitzvah
In Memory of
Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Lynne Goldberg
INCLUSION B’KAVOD
In Honor of
Mimi Pollock being honored as 2015 Torah Fund Honoree, by
Caren and Nat Bosk
Complete and speedy recovery to Dave Zeitzer, by
Lindsay and Steve Miller
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Jacob Guba’s Bar Mitzvah, by Lindsay and Steve Miller
Jerry Kaplan’s good health, by Lindsay and Steve Miller
Jerry Gottesman, in honor of his 2nd Bar Mitzvah
Birth of Shalom Dovber, grandson of Greg and Roberta Gordon, by
Lindsay and Steve Miller
Shelley and Len Rubin
Successful recovery to Gail Weiner, by Jerry Gottesman
Bar Mitzvah of Shane Stoltz, by Lindsay and Steve Miller
In Memory of
Sidney Kauffman, father of Susan Reiter, by
Leslie and Ira Richards
Barbara Glickman and Family and Annie Bloom and Family
Lindsay and Steve Miller
Shelley and Len Rubin
Adar, Edelman, Laff, Podob, Saks and Stoltz Families
Ivy and Eric Frajerman and Family
Sarah Betesh, grandmother of Robbie Betesh, by Shelley and Len Rubin
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by
Arlene and Warren Roman
Susan and Jeffrey Berk
Shelley and Lenny Rubin
Elaine and Ed Snyder
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by
The Adar Family
Barbara Glickman, Jacky Siegel, Annie Bloom and Debbie Band
Silma Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by Barbara and Haim Glickman
KOPPER/POLL ACK CAMP RAMAH
SCHOL ARSHIP FUN D
In Honor of
Speedy recovery to Shelley Geltzer, by Alene and Gerry Markowitz
In Memory of
Louis Goldberg, father of Richard Goldberg, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack and Family
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TORAH READERS’ FUN D
In Honor of
Birth of Shalom Dovber Gordon, grandson of Roberta and Greg Gordon,
by Gail and Sam Goldstein
Ida Newstat on her 100th birthday, by Gail and Sam Goldstein
Mimi Pollack being honored, by Vivian Spector
In Memory of
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Gail and Sam Goldstein
Selma Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by Terri and Hal Barrow
OHEV SHALO M GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
Complete and speedy recovery to David Zaitzer, by
Nina and Michael Surden
Jerry Gottesman becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Barry and Judith Klein
Birth of Shalom Dovber Gordon, grandson of Roberta and Greg Gordon,
by Barry and Judy Klein
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Good Health and Full recovery to Jerry Kaplan, by
Barry and Judy Klein
Good health and full recovery to Dave Zietzer, by Barry and Judy Klein
Mimi Pollack being honored, by
Shep, Annette, Zachary, Gabriel and Jeremy Smithline
Birth of Zoe Marblestone, granddaughter of Laura and Ken Marblestone,
by Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Terri and Hal Barrow
In Memory of
Miriam Wexler, mother of Michael Wexler, by Hal and Terri Barrow
Gloria Kaiser, mother of Barbara Kaplan, by Hal and Terri Barrow
Henry Geller, by Hal and Terri Barrow
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Sarah Betesh, grandmother of Robbie Betesh, by
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Sidney Kauffman, father of Susan Reiter, by
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Elissa and Ken Goldberg
Barry and Judy Klein
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by
Rachel, Brian, Samantha and Jake Saks
Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
David and Shelley Geltzer
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Nadine Myerson
Chad and Julie Schieken
The Reiter Family
Mona and Arthur Steiger
Susan Maslow and Rich Goldhammer
Florrie Fisher
Sandy Wohl, mother of Allan Wohl, by Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Paula Slutsky, mother of Amy Fisher, by
David and Shelley Geltzer
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Selma D. Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by
David and Shelley Geltzer
Scott and Susan Wechsler
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by
Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
Fran and Roy Silverman
David and Shelley Geltzer
Ken and Laura Marblestone
Al Goldstein, by Bob Steiner
Tanya & Allan Katz
Fran & Roy Silverman
Denise & Mark Kolber
Louis Goldberg, father of Rick Goldberg, by Linda Barankin
Paula Slutsky, mother of Amy Fisher, by
Linda Barankin
Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by
Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal
Tanya & Allan Katz
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by Sisterhood &
Iris & Mort Segal
Sylvia & David Linsk
Roberta & Greg Gordon
Syra & Norman Schutzbank
Linda Barankin & Stephen Springer
Amy Jaclin, mother of Bob Jaclin, by Joanne & Howard Babbitt
RABBI ’S DI SCRETIO N AR Y FUN D
In Honor of
Birth of Zoe Marblestone, granddaughter of Laura and Ken Marblestone,
by Stephanie and Len Arnold
In appreciation of help at the passing of Sidney Kauffman, by
The Kauffman Family
Tzedakah, by Jason and Elisa Beckman
Speedy recovery for David Zeitzer, by Robert Steiner
Engagement of Evin Kizak and Brett Goldhammer, by
Grandmom Loretta Kozak
Bar Mitzvah of Chad Stein, by Aunt Elaine and Uncle Chet Goodman
Support and encouragement during the Bat Mitzvah training, by
The Goldberg Family
In Memory of
Sidney Kauffman, father of Susan Reiter, by
Rose and Saul LaKier
Carol and Harvey Edelman
Sondra Teitel
Sheila Kauffman
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Rose and Saul LaKier
Louis Goldberg, father of Richard Goldberg, by Stephanie and Len Arnold
Selma D. Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by Nadine Myerson
Paula Slutsky, mother of Amy Fisher, by Terri and Hal Barrow
Jim Kayleglan, by Sherwyn and Marilyn Tucker
Jessie Jacobs, mother of Saul Jacobs, by
Leah and Jerry Gomberg
Mildred Kline
Enid Waldman
SISTERHOOD
In Honor of
Birth of Shalom Dovber, grandson of Roberta & Gregory Gordon, by
Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal
Speedy recovery for Gail Wiener, by Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal
Birth of Zoe Marblestone, granddaughter of Laura & Ken Marblestone, by
Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal
In Memory of
Selma D. Vogel, mother of Gail Goldstein, by
Linda Barankin
SOCIAL ACTION FUN D
In Honor of
Continuing recovery to Gail Silverberg, by
Florrie Fisher
Andy and Shelley Rosen
In Memory of
Alma Rosen, by Andy and Shelley Rosen
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Andy and Shelley Rosen
SISTERHOOD KESHER FUND
In Honor of
Thank you for creating a gift that is both fun for adults and educational and
exciting for children, by Lynne Goldberg
In Memory of
Manny Fisher, by Florrie Fisher
Sidney Kauffman, father of Susan Reiter, by Terri and Hal Barrow
Sally Betesh, grandmother of Robbie Betesh, by Terri and Hal Barrow
Birth of Shalom Dovber, grandson of Roberta and Greg Gordon, by
Terri and Hal Barrow
Sally Betesh, grandmother of Robbi Betesh, by Rachel and Robbi Betesh
YAHRTZEIT FUND
In Memory of
Bonnie Rosner, by Marvin Rosner and Family
Elliot Kreeger, by Cookie and Michael Marks
Robert Klein, father of Barry Klein, by Marv Rosner and Family
Jack and Anna Goldman, by Elaine Snyder
Rueben and Ricki Goldman, by Bill Goldman
Martin Joseph Gruberg and Jeannette Gruberg, by Harriet Rellis
Donna Levy, by Sidney and Audrey Levy
Mae Goldman, William Goldman and Jack Goldman, by Arlene Goldman
George Kline, beloved husband and Louis Diamond, beloved father, by
Mildred Kline
June and Bernard Lobe, by Lindsey and Daniel Heller
Jerome Myers, Henrietta Hurowitz, Maurice Mittelman and Jeanette
Mittelman, by Neil and Susan Mittelman
Alex Ginzburg and Simia Ginzburg, by Cecelia Vlahakis
YIZKOR FUND
In Honor of
Diane, Ron, Michael Lebby in honor of Sammy Heller
For donations call 215-322-9595
or on-line at
http://www.ohev.org/donations
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Men’s Club
I am pleased to report that the Ohev Shalom Men's Club has made two significant donations to the Synagogue. The first was a $5,000.00
donation to the general operating fund, and the second was a check for $500.00 to help defray the cost of the new stove and ovens in the
kitchen. We're excited about the use of the new kitchen devices and look forward to the breakfasts supervised and prepared by our own
Vice President of Catering, Chef Jerry Kaplan.
This past May the Men's Club hosted a breakfast with speaker Jay Vogda, President and CEO of Nelson Creamery in Royersford, PA. Jay
gave us insight to his ice cream manufacturing and distribution company, and brought two great samples for the Men's Club to taste –
Dutch Country Vanilla, a great vanilla ice cream, and Bullwinkle, their version of "Moose Tracks", which was a vanilla ice cream with fudge
and mini-peanut butter cups. Jay was insightful and entertaining. He also brought two large two gallon tubs of ice cream, chocolate and
vanilla, and treated the entire Hebrew School to samples. Nelson’s Ice Cream is the closest ice cream manufacturer to Philadelphia city
limits still known for crafting its own mix from fresh milk, cream and flavoring ingredients, and not using pre-made mixes – and with a 16%
butterfat content, the ice cream is truly decadent.
This has truly been a year with great speakers and programs sponsored by the Men's Club, and with one more breakfast to go with author
and Ohev Shalom Congregant Eric Raskin, speaking about his book on poker; this truly was a stellar season. (And right after the breakfast
the Men's Club will host its own Texas Holdem' Tournament as a fundraiser.)
Last month we also had a great Torah on Tap session with the Rabbi and about 15 attendees. These sessions are open to the entire
congregation and are not just limited to Men's Club members. The discussions are timely, informative, and enthusiastic. Generally the
sessions focus on the weekly parsha, but our last session, held the week before Pesasch, was especially relevant. It focused on the question
– "If you were in Egypt at the time of the departure, would you have chosen to leave?" With 15 attendees the diversity of the answers was
fascinating – and then the discussion morphed into "If you were in Germany in the years following when Hitler came to power, would you
have chosen to leave?"
We're winding down the year with only a few events left – we will be going to the Trenton Thunder Jewish Heritage Night on August 25th.
As always there will be excellent kosher catering at the event. And are we are still looking at a closing event.
We're starting to plan our programs for next year and we could use more members turning out for our breakfasts as well as volunteers for
our Board of Directors, the steering committee of the Men's Club. The Board meets once a month over dinner on a schedule that is
convenient for all, and helps to plan programs, as well as other activates relative to our club.
Mark Podob
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know someone in Bucks County to whom they can spread the word.
In June, we will set the synagogue calendar for the coming year. Our annual calendar meeting is a bit like Simhat Torah without
the Hakafot. While we are completing the synagogue calendar year, we are setting the dates for next year’s events. If you have
any ideas of special ways to celebrate our fortieth year or for special programming that would be most fitting, please send me a
note at [email protected].
When we celebrate a birthday on the Bimah on Shabbat morning, we give the gift of a Gematria to the celebrant. A Gematria is a Hebrew word
that contains letters that add up to the number of that particular birthday. All Hebrew letters have numerical equivalents. Aleph is 1, Bet is 2
and so on. The word coming from the Torah always comes with a message.
A word in the Torah that adds up to 40 is the word ‫ ובלב‬u’v’lev. The meaning of this word is “and in the heart.” ‫ ובלב‬u’v’lev is found in Exodus
31:6. G-d is giving instruction on the building of the portable Sanctuary to be used during our forty year journey to the Promised Land. In
detailing those involved in the creation of the Sanctuary, G-d says “ And behold, in the hearts of all who are wise hearted, I have placed wisdom
that they may make all that I have commanded you.”
So many of us feel the importance, the purpose, the beauty, the warmth of our synagogue in our hearts and souls. In our hearts. for sure, we
feel the commitment to continue to build our synagogue spiritually for ourselves and for those decades younger than us. We feel in our hearts
compelled to sustain our synagogue for us today and for many years to come.
Yes, I once thought forty was old if not ancient. My perspective has surely changed. Rather than ominous, I see it as is propitious and promising.
I see it as young enough to still need our nurturing, our care and our support. I look forward to celebrating our fortieth anniversary with you in
many ways this coming year.
Rabbi
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Non Profit Org.
944 Second Street Pike
Richboro, PA 18954-1527
Phone: 215-322-9595
Fax: 215-322-8253
www.Ohev.org
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Save the Date!
Family Game and Fun Day
To benefit Inclusion B’Kavod of
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
All ages are invited to join us for a day of games, crafts & fun!
Sunday, May 3, 2015 immediately following Hebrew School from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Tickets Sold in Advance & at the Door! $10.00 per person/$18.00 per family (up to five people)
Includes all activities and Pizza Lunch sponsored by the
Ohev Shalom Men’s Club and Ice Cream Dessert sponsored by Alan Shandler!
Be a friend of Inclusion B’Kavod! Sponsorships are available for this event!
Chavarim: $36.00
Mispachah: $54.00
BFF (Best Friend Forever): $118.00
For Information contact our chairperson Jackson Reiter at 215-322-7679,
[email protected], or call Ohev Shalom at 215-322-9595