TEC Times - Temple Etz Chaim

TEC Times
A monthly calendar for the
Temple Etz Chaim community
July 2016 / 5776
Welcome to a new century at Temple Etz Chaim!
We are switching over to Mishkan Hanefesh for our High
Holiday prayer book. This is an exciting change for our
congregation. It is gender inclusive and modern.
Be the first to help us purchase the books that will help keep
our worship relevant to our lives.
For a $54.00 donation, we will attach
a bookplate in both volumes, in
honor or in memory of a person or
event of your choosing.
See our online donation form to memorialize or honor
someone in the new books.
The deadline to purchase book plates for this year is July 22nd.
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July 4th On The Franklin Commons
Thursday, June 30th through Monday, July 4th
Each year our Temple has a booth on the Franklin
Town commons during the July 4th celebration.
This year we will be selling Soft Pretzels, Arnold
Palmer’s and raffle tickets for our Lottery Ticket
board. This can’t happen WITHOUT YOU!
Please go to Sign-upGenius and sign up for a
time slot. It’s a great way to
support TEC and get our
name into the community.
Lottery Board Raffle
1 Ticket for $2
3 Tickets for $5
7 Tickets for $10
15 Tickets for $20
Brotherhood Scotch and Cigars Night
Saturday, July 16
6:30 pm
at the home of Jonathan Sweig
How does Scotch whiskey, and cigars around a fire-pit with
good tunes and better friends sound?
Take Me Out to The Ball Game!
Sunday, August 7
1:00 pm
McCoy Stadium
Cost: $10 per person
The Brotherhood is organizing another family event! Join
us as we watch the PawSox take on Buffalo at McCoy Stadium.
For tickets, please contact Stewart Lipson.
RSVP by July 31st
Then join us at Jonathan house. He will supply the cigars,
snacks and a few scotch’s to try, but please feel free to bring
your snacks, cigars, scotch, bourbon, rye, tequila or any other beverage of choice.
Please RSVP by July 13th to Stewart Lipson or Jon Sweig.
Sisterhood Welcome Brunch
Sunday, August 28
11:00 am
at the home of Jayme Solomon-Zissu
6 Larkin Lane, Hopedale
Please join us for our opening program
of the year. Come vote on our new Sisterhood Bylaws and
new Sisterhood Board. Pot Luck Brunch will be at the home
of Jayme Solomon-Zissu. A sign up list will be sent out soon.
If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP by August
21st to Melissa Folsom.
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Erev Shabbat Service Schedule
Friday, July 1 at 8:00 pm at TEC (Note: later start time)
Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, July 8 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, July 15 at 6:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service led by Lisa and Anina Lawrence
Friday, July 22 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service led by Stewart Lipson
Friday, July 29 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service led by Ellen Keith
Friday, August 5 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service led by FROGY
Friday, August 12 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service led by Richard Shulman
Friday, August 19 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service
Friday, August 26 at 7:30 pm at TEC
Erev Shabbat Service
TEC: Temple Etz Chaim, 900 Washington St., Franklin
Amazon Smile
Temple Etz Chaim is registered as an AmazonSmile charitable organization. AmazonSmile
is a simple and automatic way for you to support TEC every time you shop, at no cost to
you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the
exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that
Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to
TEC. It's simple to do. When shopping on Amazon, go to
smile.amazon.com and choose "Temple Etz Chaim" (of
Franklin, MA) as your charitable organization. That's it!
Whenever you shop, remember to do with a smile.
Temple Cookbook
Temple Cookbook... Needs your help!
We are creating a cookbook that will be available for purchase for the Winter holiday season
next year. To do this, we need your recipes.
Imagine helping to build your new favorite cookbook and
helping the Temple at the same time. Send your favorite
recipes to Jayme Solomon-Zissu.
July 2016 / 5776
How About Leading
A Shabbat Service?
We are inviting members of the TEC community to lead a Friday night service this July
or August 2016 (*see dates below). This is an
exciting opportunity for you, an individual
member, or team of members, to get your
creative juices flowing and tailor a meaningful and moving service with your own personal touches. Hebrew knowledge and an
excellent singing voice NOT essential. However, you must be Bar/Bat Mitzvah. An outline and guidance from Rabbi Alpert is available as is the musical assistance of a member of the TEC choir.
If interested, please contact RAC. We look forward to hearing from you!
Available date: July 8
Donations
If you’d like to make a donation in memory or
honor of somebody or just to support us, please
go to our online form.
General Fund
In appreciation of Rabbi Alpert for making Nicholas DiLibero’s Bar Mitzvah so personal and meaningful to Nick and
his guests by Kyna and Richard Epstein
In appreciation for all your help with Nicholas’ Bar Mitzvah
by John, Elissa, Nick and Matt DiLibero
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Tara Martin by The Martin
Family
In honor of Hana Berman for her kind service as Education
Director by Pam Giordano and Michele Brooks
In support of the Temple’s fundraising efforts by Sue Cass.
Ink/Toner Cartridge Recycling
Don’t throw away those empty ink and toner
cartridges. Drop them off in the bin at temple
or at religious school and let us recycle them.
We earn $ for each recycled cartridge.
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Early Childhood Summertime Meet-Ups
SAVE THE DATES
All these events are geared for all families with young children!
Thursday, June 30th: JFN Playground Meet-up
10:00-11:30am
Norfolk Community Playground, Rockwood Rd, Norfolk
Snacks & Drinks provided
Saturday, July 2nd: Franklin 4th of July Celebration
12:00-4:00pm
12:00-1:00pm- Children's Parade
1:00-2:00pm- Vics & Sticks
2:00-3:00pm- Flipo the Clown
3:00-4:00pm- Elsa & Anna
Amusements & Food Booths!
Franklin Town Commons
Bring a blanket & picnic (or buy food at the food booths) let’s eat lunch together!
Wednesday, July 6th: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30-8:00pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:00pm- Trevor the Games
7:00pm- Wayne Potash music
Bellingham Town Commons
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Tuesday, July 12th: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30pm- 7:30pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:30pm- Ben Rudnick & Friends
Goodwill Park, Holliston
Bring a blanket & picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Wednesday, July 13th: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30-7:30pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:30pm- Henry the Juggler
Bandstand, Millis
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Sunday, July 17th: JFN Playground Meet-up
10:00-11:30am
Cushing Park
Dudley Rd., Framingham
Snacks & Drinks provided
For more information contact Dawn Doucette-Kaplan
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Early Childhood Summertime Meet-Ups
SAVE THE DATES
All these events are geared for all families with young children!
Tuesday, July 19th: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30-7:00pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:00pm- Inside Alastair Moock
Norfolk Town Hill
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Thursday, July 21st: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30-7:30pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:30pm- Electric Youth
Norfolk Town Hill
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Thursday, July 28th: JFN Playground Meet-up
10:00-11:30pm
Choate Park
Main St. Medway
Snacks & Drinks provided
Wednesday, August 3rd: PJ Library Ice Cream Social
5:30-7:30pm
Sweet Spot Frozen Yogurt
855 Worcester St., Framingham
Let's get together and cool off with some sweet treats!
Thursday, August 4th: JFN & TEC South Meet-Up Summer Series
5:30-7:00pm
5:30pm- Picnic
6:00pm- Stacey Peasley Band
Medfield Gazebo (next to library)
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat together!
Friday, August 5th: JFN Shabbat in the Park
5:30pm-7:00pm
Village Green
Edgell Rd & Vernon St., Framingham
Bring a blanket & and picnic dinner- we can eat and bring in Shabbat together!
Monday, August 8th: JFN Playground Meet-up
10:00-11:30am
EMC Park
Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton
Snacks & Drinks provided
For more information contact Dawn Doucette-Kaplan
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Meet our 2016-2017 Board of Directors
President: Adam Cutler
Adam Cutler grew up in Worcester, attended New England College and now works as an account
manager at Athena Health. He is an enthusiastic runner, competing most recently in the Star Wars
Half Marathon at Disney Land. Adam lives in Franklin and has one daughter, Ilana. He has been an
active member of Temple Etz Chaim for 10 years, serving on the Board since 2009. He has steadily
followed a leadership track as he starts the second year of his presidency after a successful year for the
Temple Etz Chaim community. Adam continues to bring to his role a keen interest in hearing ideas
which will foster community growth.
1st Vice President: Andrew Rubenstein
Andrew Rubenstein, new to the role of First VP, grew up in Chelmsford and attended the University
of Vermont and Suffolk Law School. He currently practices real estate law in Framingham. In his free
time, Andrew is interested in scouting. He and his wife, Lynne, and their children, David and Craig,
live in Franklin. They have been members of the temple for two years. In addition to his other duties,
Andrew has volunteered to chair the Relocation Committee, whose responsibility will be to find a new
permanent home for the congregation. Andrew looks forward to his continued involvement on the
Board, feeling that his legal background will allow him to provide practical solutions to many issues.
2nd Vice President: Stacy Bushey
Stacy Bushey grew up in Bloomfield, CT, attended Colby College and is employed as an Executive
Assistant at McKinsey & Company in Boston. In her free time, Stacy enjoys kayaking, photography,
going to the beach, reading and walking. She lives in Milford with her husband, Michael, and their
children, Mathew and Audrey. The Busheys have been Temple members for 12 years, during which
time Stacy has been a member of the Leadership Development and Nominating Committee (and now
will be chair), the Youth Commission, and has been an aide in the Religious School Learning Center.
With this election she will have served on the Board for 8 years, both as a Director and as Executive
Secretary. A frequent attendee at Shabbat services, Stacy is surely best known for the brownies she
bakes for the oneg.
Treasurer: Michael Levine
Michael Levine grew up in Brooklyn, NY, where he attended the progressive Shaari Zedek Synagogue. He went to Bernard Baruch College (CUNY) and is employed as Director of Financial Business Systems at Fresenius Medical Care in Waltham. Michael’s hobbies include sports and music. He
and his wife Kathy live in Franklin and have two young adult daughters, Marisa and Kari. They have
been members of the TEC community for more than 20 years, during which time Michael previously
served on the Board and as Treasurer from 2002 – 2005. He has a commitment to the solvency of the
congregation, for which he is well known among former and current Board members. He is also well
known for his (misguided) enthusiasm for a certain New York baseball team.
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Executive Secretary: Margot Rivelis
Margot Rivelis grew up in Andover, attended Lasell Junior College and is employed as a preschool
teacher at the Goddard School in Bellingham. She is also the owner of The Printed Page, an invitation
design company, and is well known in the congregation for her creative B’nei Mitzvah invitations. As
the wife of Michael (an accountant by day and musician by night), Margot wisely lists “music” as a
favorite activity. Margot, Michael and their children, Melissa and Sam, live in Franklin. They have been
members of the temple for 17 years, during which time Margot has participated on virtually every
standing committee, has served as Director, 2nd VP and Co-president of the Board and continues to
teach in the religious school. Her ability to engage members in committee participation is well known!
Clerk: Howard Heilweil
Howard Heilweil grew up in Niantic, CT, attended Eastern State Connecticut University and is employed by Crum and Foster Insurance. In his free time, he is interested in sports and fitness. Howard, his wife, Cindy, and children, Sarah and Adam, live in Bellingham and have been TEC members
for approximately 6 years. During that time, Howard has participated on the Board as a Director,
Clerk, 2nd VP and 1st VP. He has also been active in Brotherhood and has co-chaired the TEC July
4th booth committee.
Director: Wendy Bierman
Wendy Bierman grew up in West Orange, NJ and attended Hofstra University in NY. She and her
husband, Andy, have recently relocated to Milford and are happy to know that the Borrs, Busheys and
Rich family also live in their new town. The Biermans have two grown children, Rachel and Bryan.
The family have been TEC members for 18 ½ years. Wendy is probably best known as the former
Director of Education at TEC, a position she held for a number of years and in which she developed
close relationships with many of the Temple families. She also served as the FROGY advisor. Wendy
is currently the Chair of the Youth Commission and is a member of the Nominating Committee. She
includes reading, entertaining and traveling among her hobbies.
Director: Jim Buja
Jim Buja, new to the Board, lives in Medway with his wife, Rosie. They have three adult children. Jim
grew up in Dracut and attended Lowell Technological Institute (now UMass Lowell). He is employed
by EMC as a software engineer. He lists gardening, birding and astronomy among his hobbies. Jim
and Rosie have been members of the congregation for 2 years. In addition to joining the Board as a
director, Jim is currently chair of the Building and Grounds Committee. In this latter role, his motto
is “if you need me, I’ll be there!”
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Director: Matthew Rice
Matthew (Matt) Rice grew up in Rockville, MD and attended Randolph-Macon College in Ashland,
VA. He moved to the Boston area in 1983. Matt works for IBM as an Infrastructure Architect/
Consultant, focusing on resiliency planning and data center relocation. He, his wife Kelly and son
Ethan live in Medway. In his free time, Matt enjoys being with his family and their dog; he includes
biking, running, golf and watching movies as hobbies. The family have been TEC members for 15
years. Although this is Matt’s first position on the Board, he feels that many of the long-standing congregants will know him through his son, Ethan, who went through religious school and became a Bar
Mitzvah. Matt also attends Shabbat services monthly.
Director: Lee Rich
Lee Rich grew up in Spring Valley, NY, attended Rensselear Polytechnical Institute in Troy, NY, and
Boston Architectural College. He is employed as an architectural project manager at Drummey Rosane Anderson Architects in Waltham. Lee includes guitar playing, singing and dancing among his
hobbies. In fact, he and his guitar can often be found on the bimah on Friday evenings, as he helps
the Rabbi lead the congregation in worship. Lee lives in Milford with his twins, Hannah and Joel, and
is a neighbor of the Busheys. He has been a member of the temple for 5 ½ years, during which time
he served on the Building Committee. He is also a member of the adult choir.
Director: Jill Simms
Jill Simms grew up in White Meadow Lake, NJ and, later, in south Florida. She attended Emory University and Florida Atlantic University for graduate work. Jill is currently employed as “mom” to two
very active children. When she has the time, she lists gardening, knitting and scrap-booking, reading
and cooking among her favorite activities. Jill and her husband, Tony, live in Franklin with Jesse and
Zach. They became temple members in 2009. Since joining, Jill has variously co-managed SPA,
served on the Ed Committee, taught grade 6 in the Religious School, served as both Sisterhood VP
and President and is now stepping down after a very successful term as Fundraising Chair. On a
personal level, Jill feels that the TEC community is very important to her family.
Director: Lori Beth Towne
Lori Beth Towne grew up in Rhode Island, attended Syracuse University and completed her graduate
education at George Mason University. Lori Beth is currently a business manager in the gift card department at TJX Companies. She has one son, David. Lori Beth and her husband, Jerry Sawyer, live
in Franklin, near the Shulmans and Lipsons. She has been a very involved member of the temple for
18 years, serving on the Board previously as 2nd VP, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Additionally,
she has been a member of the Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, Sisterhood, and Fundraising Committee, served as co-chair of SPA and managed the Scrip fundraising program for a number of years. Despite her many TEC activities, Lori Beth herself notes that she is probably best
known for her height (or lack thereof)!
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Religious School Registration
School registration forms are on our
Website or send Hana Berman your
Gmail account and you can do the
registration online.
Deposits are as follows:
Now - July 15:
Deposit $400 per child
July 16 - August 15: Deposit $450 per child
Late Registration after August 15:
Deposit $450 plus $50 late fee per child
There is no registration the week before School starts.
Wanted: Teachers for Religious School
We are in need of a few teachers for next
school year.
Sisterhood High Tea at the Proctor Mansion Inn in Wrentham
Religious School Wish List
Sunday:
PreK-K
Wednesday: Co-Teacher for grade 4-6
Please consider making a donation to help
support our religious school. These are a
few things we need. Contact Hana Berman
with any donations.
If you are able to help, contact Hana Berman.
Contact Us
Temple Etz Chaim
900 Washington Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
508-528-5337
Send us a message
Rabbi Thomas Alpert
Hana Berman, Director of Education
Audrey Venooker, Bookkeeper
Adrianne Castro, Office Administrator
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Glue Sticks
Washable Markers
Plain color pocket folders
Construction paper
Black and white composition notebooks
Black calligraphy markers (contact Hana for size)
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