High Holy Day Issue – Dove Tale

The Dove Tale
VOLUME 32 ISSUE 1
In this issue:
Rabbi’s Study
2
Synagogue
2
S E P T E M B E R
2 0 1 4
E L U L
The Rabbi’s Study
5 7 7 4
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5 7 7 5
High Holy Days 5775
We All Are Together!
Information
T I S H R I
Information
& Board
Members
From the
3
President
High Holy Day
4-6
Information
Inclusion
7-9
B’Kavod
Religious School
10
Early Learning
11
What is most special about
Ohev Shalom?
It is those who together form the
community of Ohev Shalom.
College
12
13
Member Focus
13
Fundraising
15
Sisterhood
16
Men’s Club
Pages 4 - 6
SELIHOT
Saturday September 20
Havdalah, Selihot
Service & Reception
7:45 PM
9:30 PM
ROSH HASHANAH
Wednesday September 24
Thursday September 25
Leyl (First Evening)
First Day
17
Friday September 26
Hazak
17
Second Day
Blessing of the Babies
FOR THE KIDS (BOTH DAYS)
Donations
18-19
Cook for a
21
Friend
Baby Sitting
High Holy Days Schedule 5775
Connection
Good & Welfare
Guest Tickets
we are a community and a family.
Page 2
12
Reserved Seating
As long as we feel the sense of “we,”
Center
Calendar
Ticket Policies
Shaharit
Tashlich
Ma'ariv
Shaharit
Young Family / Pre-school Service (Ages 2-7 with parent)
Babysitting (Ages 2-4 years)
Junior Congregation Service and Activities (Grades K-6)
Young Teen Service (Grades 7 and up)
6:00 PM
8:30 AM
1:15 PM
6:00 PM
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
SHABBAT SHUVAH
Friday September 26
Saturday September 27
Kabbalat Shabbat
Morning Service
Shaharit
6:00 PM
9:30 AM
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The Rabbi’s Study
Rabbi Eliott Perlstein
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we own this together we are that community
and we are that family.
I visited a dear congregant in the hospital in the
beginning of August. She had little strength when I
walked into the room. She gathered enough
strength during the visit to tell me more than once
or twice how grateful she was for our Ohev
Shalom community, its caring, its support, its
prayers. I was in no way surprised to hear this
because she had expressed the very same
sentiments in recent telephone conversations
during her illness.
I felt grateful that our Ohev Shalom community
has been a loving presence in her life. I also felt a
sense of sadness. My sadness is for those
members of our synagogue who have never
experienced the sense of our community, of our
synagogue family. More sadly, some have had
experiences that would reflect neither family or
community.
It is not so easy for me to paint a clear picture of
what community means at Ohev Shalom. The
term is a bit abstract but you know it when you
feel it. A regular at Shabbat services in other
synagogues had reason to be with us one Shabbat
morning recently. Coming over after the service,
Dr. Eliott N. Perlstein, Rabbi
Paul Frimark, Cantor Emeritus
Frani Goodman, Cantor
Barbara Glickman, Interim Religious School Director
Jacquelyn Siegel, Director of Early Learning Center
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
We All Are Together!
he commented how much he appreciated the sense
of community we have at Ohev Shalom. For this
synagogue goer, it was not at all abstract, it was
tangible. He could feel it right away.
Over the years, whenever someone asks me what is
most special about Ohev Shalom, I have immediately
said our community. It is those who together form
Ohev Shalom. There is no one person, not the
janitor, nor the rabbi, not the secretary nor the
president, not the board member or the cantor who
makes Ohev Shalom. We all do together. Who is
the face of Ohev Shalom? We all are together!
Life is not perfect in any family. We all know that
first hand. Paradise is not found in any community.
There will be disappointments small and large, things
we love and things we would love to change. But as
long as we feel the sense of “we,” we own this
together, we are that community and we are that
family.
Janie and I recently visited our Ohev Shalom kids at
Camp Ramah in the Poconos. Campers invariably
love Ramah. Our campers were having a great
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry L. Klein, President [email protected]
Rachel Saks, Vice President
Dana Podob, Vice President
Joanne Adar, Vice President
Scott Edelman, Treasurer
Susan Reiter, Recording Secretary
Joshua Laff, Legal Counsel
David Weiss, Building Chairperson
Craig Stoltz, Corresponding Secretary
Eli Shapiro, Adult Education Chairperson
Jodi Stahl, Early Learning Center Chairperson
Marnie Dratch, Education Chairperson
Chad Schieken, Finance Chairperson
Marilyn Gelb, Programs Chairperson
Jared Pashko, Membership Chairperson
Ilona Fligelman, Religious School Chairperson
Alan Shandler, Social Action Chairperson
Idelle Wood, Ritual Chairperson
Lindsay Miller, Inclusion & Youth
Soan Dubrow, Volunteerism
Rachel Betesh, Fundraising & Programming
Jennifer Cheifetz, Youth Chairperson
Barry Dratch, At Large Director
Sheila Tannenbaum, Hazak President
Mark Podob, Men’s Club President
Linda Crowell, Sisterhood Co-President
Hedy Hoffman, Sisterhood Co-President
Gary Freedman, Dove Tale Editor
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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From The President
The Summer of 2014 is winding down and you are
probably starting to fill in your calendar for the
upcoming months. The Ohev Shalom website
shows a very packed and exciting calendar, with
many events that will connect you to the
community and to help you embrace Judaism.
Some events we will try for the first time. Others
are tried and true. All represent the hard work
and love of our volunteers and are usually made
possible only through the generous donations of
our donors.
benefits the Camp Ramah system. Camp
Ramah is one of the jewels in the crown of the
Conservative Movement, producing leaders and
future leaders. Camp Ramah in the Poconos
welcomed 10 Ohev Shalomers this summer,
our best attendance in many years.
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As you complete your personal calendars, include
some of our great events. You can’t go wrong.
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Here is just a sampling:
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Pot Luck Shabbat Dinner and Family Shabbat
Service. Experience the beauty of Shabbat
with your community! Our first ever
congregation pot luck dinner will be
September 12th. Kashrut rules are on the
website and on the Shabbat-O-Gram.
Tour de Shuls. Join the Mens Club
September 21st for this great 45-mile bike-athon through Montgomery County that
The exciting 2014-2015 calendar
Second Annual Chai 5K Run in Tyler State
Park. Following on the great success of last
year’s first Chai 5K, join your friends for a
refreshing early morning run through Tyler
State Park on October 12th. Registration will
open shortly. Proceeds benefit the synagogue’s
general fund.
Barry L. Klein
President
9/12
Pot Luck Dinner
Share-A-Shabbat Dinner – Host another family
for Shabbat Dinner at your home or accept an
invitation to another family’s home. It is said
that Shabbat has sustained the Jewish people.
Experience this most beautiful and sacred ritual
in the warmth of your home or a neighbor’s
home. Lists of hosts and guests are being
made. We have training materials if you are
not fully comfortable leading a Shabbat “seder”.
9/21
Tour de Shuls
1/10
Monte Carlo Night
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3/14
Comedy Night IV
10/12 2nd Chai 5K Run
11/7
Art Auction
11/16 Global Day of
Jewish Learning
12/19 Hanukkah Dinner
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High Holy Days Brief Summary
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Guest Tickets are $150 per person, per holiday.
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If your eligible child is between the ages of 22 & 30, you need to call the synagogue office to request a
ticket.
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Tickets for children between the ages of 13 & 21 will be included in your ticket mailing.
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A limited number of Reserved Seats are available for $250 per seat.
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Services are open to the community for Erev Rosh Hashanah, the evening of the 1st day & the entire
2nd day. On Yom Kippur, the community is invited to Yizkor services & to stay through the
conclusion of services.
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Your synagogue bill must be current, as of August 31, 2014.
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Don’t forget to order your Lulav & Etrog for Sukkot. For information contact Paula Segal at 215-322
-9819 or email at [email protected]. Orders need to be placed by September 18, 2014.
High Holy Day
Reserved Seating
The reserved seats are for
the first and second days of
Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre, and
Yom Kippur services. The
reserved seats will be located in
three different sections and will
once again be in comfortable,
soft upholstered chapel chairs.
To reserve your seats, please
complete the form and return
to Ohev Shalom along with
your check.
The reserved seats will be
assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. Reserved seat
locations will be mailed to
members in good standing in
September.
For questions call the
synagogue office at 215-3229595. Thank You,
Hilary Leboff
Reserved Seating Form
1) Name: _____________________________________________________________
2) Number of Reserved Seats Requested
________________
Contribution is $250 per Reserved Seat. As in prior years, Guest Tickets for out-of-town
guests will be required. Include each guest for whom you wish to have a Reserved
Seat.
3) Total Amount Remitted with Request
________________
Make check payable to “Ohev Shalom of Bucks County.” Reserved Seats cannot be
billed to your account.
Reservations will not be processed without full payment accompanying the reservation
form.
Seat assignments will be selected by the HHD Reserved Seating Committee based upon
order received.
4) Key Contact Person
_______________________________________________
5) Address
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6) Preferred Phone Number
Day: (_____)______-________
Evening: (_____)______-________
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Member High Holy Day Ticket Policy
Tickets will be issued to congregant families in good financial standing (all June, July and August payments to Ohev Shalom are received as
of August 20 and account is current as of August 31, 2014).
A family unit consists of husband and/or wife and their dependent, unmarried children. Tickets are not transferable. Any requests for
adult children to attend High Holy Day services must be submitted in writing to the office by September 12, 2014..
If your child is a full time student, regardless of age or marital status, or is single and age 30 years or younger, he or she may
attend High Holy Day services as part of his/her parents’ family unit with no additional fees.
If your child is not a full time student, children of congregants in good standing may attend services if:
1.
A $36 minimum contribution per person per holiday is paid by the married children, who with their spouse, have a combined
age of 60 years or less.
2.
A $36 minimum contribution per person per holiday is paid by the single children, who with their significant other, have a
combined age of 60 years or less.
3.
The High Holy Day Guest Ticket Policy applies to an unmarried child over 30 years of age or a married child, whose combined
age with his/her spouse exceeds 60 years of age ($150 per person per holiday).
Tickets will not be available in the synagogue office after 11:00 AM on Friday September 19, 2014.
Tickets will not be distributed at the door. Tickets must be carried at all times. Congregants will be asked to present their tickets
upon entering the Grand Hall. No one will be admitted to any service without presenting a ticket.
Reserved Seating: We will make every effort to accommodate reserved seating requests for guests. However, reserved seating is on a
first come-first served basis. If a seat adjacent to your seat has been reserved previously, your guest will be seated in the reserved seating
section as close to your seat as possible.
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High Holy Day Guest Tickets
Deadline is Friday
September 12, 2014
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Guest tickets for extended family (limited to parents, children or siblings) are available to unaffiliated relatives living outside a 30mile radius of Ohev Shalom.
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Guest tickets will be limited to 2 per Ohev Shalom family.
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Guest tickets are $150 per person for either Rosh Hashanah OR Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur; and $300 per person for both holidays.
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For unaffiliated relatives, guest ticket reservations with payment must be arranged in advance. All guest ticket requests are to be
received by the synagogue office no later than Friday, September 12, 2014 and they will be mailed separately to the host
congregant.
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A member of an out-of-town synagogue may worship with us as a guest, provided arrangements have been made in advance with
our synagogue office. Out-of-town synagogue guests need to provide proof of membership from their “home-base synagogue.”
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All full-time students, regardless of age or marital status, who are children or children-in-law of a congregant in good standing, are
invited to attend High Holy Day services as part of their parents’ family unit with no additional fee. The Ohev Shalom office must
be notified by Friday, September 12, 2014.
GUEST TICKET REQUEST FORM
Host Congregant Name:
___________________________________________________
Host Congregant Phone:
___________________________________________________
Guest Name:
___________________________________________________
Guest Phone:
___________________________________________________
Guest address:
___________________________________________________
Guest Relationship to Congregant:
___________________________________________________
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Rosh Hashanah # Tickets ($150pp) _________
Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur # Tickets ($150pp)
__________ = $____________
Out-of-Town Synagogue Information:
Synagogue Name:
___________________________________________________
Synagogue Address:
___________________________________________________
Synagogue Phone:
___________________________________________________
High Holy Day Babysitting
Deadline is Friday
September 12, 2014
Babysitting is available to our congregational family on the premises of the synagogue. The babysitting accommodation is limited to children ages 2 to 4 years
old, who can adjust easily to parental separation. Your children will be involved in the spirit of the High Holy Days with our experienced babysitters to
enable you to attend services. For your child’s safety and security ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
All children in babysitting will be eating lunch at 12:00pm. Please send your child with a kosher dairy lunch (including a d rink). A baby-changing table will be
provided in the school building. Please be sure to bring sufficient diaper changing supplies.
B A B Y S I T T I N G R E G I S T R AT I ON F OR M
Parent's Name:
___________________________________
Address: ___________________________________ Cell Phone:
___________________________________ Home Phone:
Children's Names & Ages
(_____)______-________
(_____)______-________
__________________________________________________________________________
Please register my child(ren) for babysitting on (check all that apply)
_______ Rosh Hashanah (1 st day) 9:00 am – 1 pm
_______ Yom Kippur 9 am - End of Yizkor _______ Rosh Hashanah (2 nd day ) 9:00 am – 1 pm
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Inclusion B’Kavod
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“When times get really tough, the internal
fortitude you need in the face of hardship
sometimes becomes little more than
stubbornness - a flat-out refusal to
surrender.” - Charles Sherman
An Evening with Noted Author and Spiritual Leader
Rabbi Charles Sherman
Author of The Broken and the Whole: Discovering Joy After Heartbreak
Lessons from a Life of Faith
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954
Rabbi Charles Sherman
Please join the Inclusion B’Kavod Committee of Ohev Shalom of Bucks County in welcoming Rabbi Charles
Sherman who will share his message of hope and inclusiveness for all. Learn about Rabbi Sherman on his
website www.thebrokenandthewhole.com where his interview on DATELINE can also be viewed. Rabbi
Sherman will be featured in the Fall issue of the USCJ magazine, “Voices of Conservative Judaism.”
You will not want to miss this uplifting and inspirational evening!
Our entire community is invited to read, as one, Rabbi Sherman’s book, The Broken and the Whole:
Discovering Joy after Heartbreak, prior to our event. You may place your preorder, at the reduced cost of
$21.00 per book, by sending a check paid to the order of Ohev Shalom of Bucks County. Please include
“IBK Rabbi Sherman Book Presale” in the subject area of your check. Books will be available at Ohev or by
arrangement in early September for your convenience and reading pleasure! For additional information or
questions, please email Suzanne at [email protected].
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Inclusion B’Kavod
"A human being mints many coins from the same mold and they are all
identical, but the holy one, blessed be G-D, strikes us all from the mold of the
first human and each one of us is unique."
- Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5
Inclusive Thoughts: IBK in the Coming Year
As we move into our third and final year of our generous grant, it is hard not to reflect on and take pride in all that we, together with you,
our devoted community, have accomplished since beginning on our path in 2011. We began by treading lightly, taking small steps to identify
the needs of our congregation and the interests of all. Our anonymous donors supported us throughout the development of our name,
vision and mission. As each of our first action steps were completed, we know they shared our pride and joy in what we would never have
been able to accomplish without them and you!
Our Camp Ramah friend, Howard Blas, wrote in a Zeh Lezeh blog post on July 17, 2014, "Let this be a summer of reflecting on our
successes and moving forward to continue working together to create a more inclusive world." Our Inclusion B'Kavod committee in fact
did just that. When we met on July 1st, we reviewed our PATH, smiled at our accomplishments, and agreed we were ready to move
forward. We plan a continuation of our successful programs, accomplishing goals that were already set, and discussing new programs and
activities. We are delighted that what we discovered during our "Walk Through our Campus" activity in June has already led us to
accomplish small yet necessary changes, and develop our soon to be publicized prioritized "wish list" of accommodations that will enable
Ohev Shalom to be more accommodating and welcoming to all.
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Surrounding the ramp and main steps, the landscaping has been trimmed for easier access.
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More lighting has been installed along the main entrance way and yellow paint is lining our steps to the main sanctuary, making the
entrance way more visible and safer for all.
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The auditory amplification units are now working again - those who need some assistance only need to request an amplification device.
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With the collaboration of our Ritual Committee and Men's Club, an Ohev Shalom Keruv Committee is being formed to discuss and
develop activities that will ensure our ability to draw in, invite and, most importantly, welcome our interfaith families and congregants
into all aspects of our Ohev Shalom community and life.
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A new sub committee with a focus on Mental Health initiatives is forming and will plan and build activities and discussion groups.
We are extremely excited about several upcoming events and activities that are in the planning stages:
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We will be welcoming Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of "The Broken and the Whole," as our guest speaker just prior to Jewish Book
Month, on the evening of Wednesday October 29, 2014. Rabbi Sherman's family's story and his message, "discovering joy after
heartbreak: lessons from a life of faith," will be one you will not forget. Please read about Rabbi Sherman and his book by going to
www.thebrokenandthewhole.com.
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To celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness month in February, we have several great activities planned. You will certainly not want to
miss any part of the weekend so please save the dates of February 6th and 8th!
 Our first Inclusion Kabbalat Shabbat is Friday, February 6th, 2015. We hope to see a large turn out for this special evening.
 That weekend continues with the religious school celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness Day on Sunday, February 8th with
special activities for the students planned by Barbara Glickman and her team.
 While the students are busy, we will be having light breakfast and enjoying a presentation by Kristin Arniotis, author of the
children's book, "I have Autism and That's Okay."
 The morning will culminate with the very exciting and special, magical show, Deafinitely Magic, starring Sam Sandler.
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Last but certainly not least, we are so thrilled to tell you that Live Stream will again be possible for all of the High Holiday season, as
generously sponsored by Rabbi Perlstein, Cantor Frimark, our wonderful sisterhood and the Inclusion B'Kavod committee. We will be
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Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom Welcomes You
As the summer is beginning to wane, the Celebrations! Program is busy preparing for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.
Celebrations! will meet ten Shabbat mornings, 10:30 am – noon, throughout the school year, beginning in September. Each
Celebrations! session will highlight timely Jewish holidays and themes, through prayer, song, movement and crafts.
September 20, 2014 is our first Shabbat with the theme “Festival of Holidays”. Youngsters ages 4 through 18 years of age,
and their families, will come together in a joyful, fun, and spirited session to learn about Rosh Hashanna and Yom Kippur.
As quoted by Isaiah 56:5: “For my house shall be a house of prayer for a people”.
Celebrations! is designed for students with cognitive, neurobehavioral, sensory or physical disorders. Students and siblings participating in
Celebrations! engage with a teen buddy throughout the Shabbat morning. It is free of charge throughout the Jewish community and space is
still available. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Shelley Rubin to register, 215-399-7668.
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Ohev Shalom has “Walk Through” for Inclusion
Many synagogues who are
committed to providing inclusive
communities for their
congregations engage in “walk
throughs” of their shuls. This
process provides a special lens for
dissecting procedures, structures,
practices, and programs at a
synagogue, as they apply to the
many special needs congregants can
present. In the Fall of 2011, Ohev
Shalom presented a survey to our
congregation regarding Inclusive
Practices. As a result of that
survey, and the need for a more in-
depth look at what we do and do
not have in place for the needs of
our members, the Inclusion
B’Kavod Committee developed a
“Walk Through” plan. On June 8,
three teams, representing many
different arms of Ohev Shalom
engaged in a thorough inspection of
the building wearing a special set of
“inclusion” glasses. Utilizing an
extensive checklist, over 50 areas
of issues were recognized, to be
discussed and addressed. This
ongoing process has a committed
and hard working group evaluating
and making recommendations for
change. As the year progresses,
you will be aware of these changes,
as they will hopefully, make life at
Ohev Shalom easier and sweeter
for you and those you love. Please
take note of the new lights on the
walk-ways into the main entrance
and the yellow lines at the edges of
the steps, making them more
visible. The “Walk Through” subcommittee welcomes your
suggestions, input, and comments.
Shelley Mattleman-Rubin
[email protected].
Inclusion B’Kavod Notecards and Necklaces
Inclusion B’Kavod notecards are
ready and waiting to be purchased,
for all your communication needs.
Beautifully wrapped in ready-to-go
packages, they are available in
packages of: 5 cards for $25; 10
cards for $50; 20 cards for $100.
They make wonderful gifts or to
have for personal use. Each card is
a meaningful donation to the
Inclusion B’Kavod Endowment
Fund. Cards may be purchased at
Ohev Shalom in the Simcha
Boutique or by calling:
Caren Bosk (Richboro/Holland/
Newtown) 215-860-1481or
Shelley Rubin (Langhorne/Yardley/
Phila) 215-504-7083.
Also available are round, silver
necklaces, one inch in diameter,
with the Inclusion B’Kavod logo
inscribed in a beautiful blue color,
on a silver chain. These
meaningful, keepsake necklaces
were designed by our own Marla
Levy, and make extraordinary gifts.
They are $50 which includes a
donation to the Inclusion B’Kavod
Endowment Fund.
They may be purchased at Simcha
Boutique or by calling Shelley Rubin
at 215-504-7083.
2014-2015
Celebrations!
Dates and Themes
9/20/14
Festival of Holidays
1/24/15
Tu B’Shavat
10/18/14
Simhat Torah
11/22/14
Shabbat
12/20/14
Hanukkah
2/21/15
Purim
3/21/15
Passover
4/18/15
Israel
5/16/15
Family Honor’s Day
Celebrations! is Back for its Third Year!
We look forward to another year
of our wonderful Celebrations!
program for children who have
special learning needs and their
families. Please share the dates
with friends and family members. Our Special Needs Coordinator will continue to support the
Hebrew School with her expertise
and ideas so that all children, regardless of having any special learning needs, are able to attend and
benefit from our Hebrew School
programs. Our Ohev Shalom of
Bucks County Inclusion B'Kavod
Facebook page is alive and growing
with close to 130 "friends." Facebook users please check it out,
"like," and share it with your Facebook friends!
Join us for a Joyous Shabbat and
Holiday Experience!
Celebrations! Is a family education program for children with
special needs and their families
Celebrate Shabbat as a Family!
Celebrate being Jewish together!
Celebrate with a loving community!
Celebrate with inspiring teachers!
Celebrations! is for children ages 4 through 18 years of age
who have a variety of learning needs. It is designed for students with cognitive, neurobehavioral, sensory or physical
disorders and is open to families throughout the community
at no cost. Family involvement and pre registration for each
date is required. All sessions run from 10:30 am - 12:00 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.
Most educators agree that summertime is a
wonderful time to rejuvenate, reflect and plan.
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity
from year to year to start fresh and new. This
includes being able take the time to consider the
previous year, what worked and what did not, and
how to include new and exciting lessons, projects,
and events for the upcoming school year.
Successful reflection and planning translates into
new and innovative curriculum, meaningful
programming and many differentiated learning
opportunities to meet the needs of all students. I
would like to share some of our results with you,
which include new and returning experiences for
our Hebrew School students and families.
Our younger students will experience Hebrew
Through Movement, a groundbreaking Hebrew
curriculum and learning methodology that
incorporates total physical response, a way that
engages students and teaches Hebrew vocabulary
by having them do and practice the words they
are learning. For example, instead of simply
teaching the Hebrew vocabulary for sitting and
standing, the students are physically sitting and
standing while learning the words. This process
accesses our students’ multiple learning styles and
activates multiple learning centers in the brain.
We are excited to share that our entire school
will participate in a Krav Maga (Israeli Martial Arts)
demonstration. This is always a big hit and is also
physical and engaging.
Other new programs for the upcoming school
year include an extreme dreidle contest (super
fun) and during Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day,
a hands-on workshop for students allowing them
to experience what it’s like to have a specific
physical disability.
We are also thrilled to welcome members of our
Men’s Club, Sisterhood and Hazak as they
periodically join and enrich our Sunday T’fillah and
other school programming. Our school
community welcomes opportunities to build
relationships with and learn from the vast
resources and wisdom of our entire congregation.
If you or someone you know has a special skill or
life experience that they might like to share with
our students, please reach out to me.
New for teachers is an in-house professional
development workshop that is geared towards
active and experiential learning, improving lesson
plans and classroom management skills. This is an
The New Religious School Year
exciting and welcome addition that I know will
prove to be meaningful, beneficial and lasting. We
are pleased to have our new Education Chair,
Marnie Dratch as well many other experts in their
fields join us as presenters for this workshop.
Along with new programming, I’m happy to say that
the popular Family Workshops will again take place.
These interactive, hands-on sessions include the
Aleph Wimple Workshop, Bet Israel Museum,
Gimel and Hei Seder Plate making workshop and the
Daled Yad Workshop. Gan, Kesher and Mechina
will again combine for a Hebrew flashcard/game
making workshop which takes place during our
school-wide Back-to-School Day Sunday September
28th … please mark your calendars now for this
important event!
SOME of the other many returning programs
include:
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Class Shabbatot
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Library with Morah Soni - who we thank for
her continued dedication and service to our
school and community.
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Music with Cantors Frimark and Goodman

Bet Israel Pen Pals
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The Global Day of Jewish Learning

School-wide Mitzvah Day
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Class visits to the Jewish Relief Agency

Hei class trip to the Holocaust Museum in
Washington DC

Gimel trip to the National Museum for
American Jewish History
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Daled Kosher Cooking Experience
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Aleph Consecration Ceremony
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Special holiday programming for Sukkot,
Hanukah, Tu’Beshvat, Passover and of course,
the new and improved Purim Carnival!
There are many more favorites coming back, so
please check the school calendar on-line and the
calendar-at-a-glance that is distributed the first day
of Hebrew School!
Speaking of the first day, it’s Sunday September 7th.
We will meet as a school community, so please
bring your student(s) to the Sanctuary at 9:00a.m.
I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone once
again and can’t wait to begin another wonderful
Hebrew School year together!
Barbara
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Early Learning Center
Jacquelyn Siegel
Director of the
Early Learning Center
Our program was chosen as
"The Best of Richboro" in
the preschool category.
The award is based upon
surveys of the community
that focused on our
reputation in the area,
including name recognition;
how well we are able to
promote our mission; our
commitment to servicing our
customers; as well as
community involvement.
It seems everyone had an amazing and fun-filled
summer. Those of us who were here at The
Learning Center throughout the summer worked
tirelessly to restructure many of our programs
including researching and securing new talent for
our “Wonderful Wednesdays.” We are excited
about our new club offerings as well. This
promises to be a year filled with a renewed sense
of enthusiasm and a positive direction for the
school.
The teachers and assistants are all eager to engage
the children in wonderful lessons and activities in
the classrooms, and Morah Barbara and Cantor
Paul will continue our Hebrew and music
programs, respectively. Our PTO is also hard at
work planning various activities and events
throughout the coming year. If you have a chance,
check out our newly sodded playground and
garden area to the rear of the school building.
This area provides yet another soft play surface
for the children and an opportunity for them to
learn about nature first hand through gardening
experiences.
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"The Best of Richboro"
We hope to see you at one of our Shabbat
Mishpacha programs this year. It is a wonderful
chance for our young families to interact with the
larger synagogue community and for Ohev
congregants to see our ELC children in action.
These programs include an abbreviated service and a
special themed oneg which follows. I look forward
to meeting some of you there.
Just an FYI - We are always looking for volunteers
and classroom substitutes, so if you have any
interest please feel free to contact me.
My email is [email protected].
B’Shalom,
Jacky
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Monday Sept. 1st
6th of Elul
Tuesday Sept. 2nd
7th of Elul
First Day of Early Learning Center
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg begins
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday Sept. 3rd
8th of Elul
1 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Thursday Sept. 4th
9th of Elul
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Minyan
Friday Sept. 5th
10th of Elul
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
7:07 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday Sept. 6th
9:30 am Services
8:35 pm Havdalah
11th of Elul
Sunday Sept. 7th
12th of Elul
8:45 Minyan
Men’s Club Trip to Jewish Museum and
Baseball Exhibit
9 am - 1 pm Simcha Boutique Open
9 am First Day of Religious School
9:45 am Aleph Parent Orientation
10:45 am Hei Parent Orientation
Monday Sept. 8th
13th of Elul
Tuesday Sept. 9th
14th of Elul
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday Sept. 10th 15th of Elul
1 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Officers Meeting
7:15 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday Sept. 11th
7 am Minyan
1 pm Canasta
16th of Elul
Friday Sept. 12th
17th of Elul
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
7 pm Kosher Pot Luck Dinner
6:55 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday Sept. 13th
9:30 am Services
8:23 pm Havdalah
18th of Elul
Sunday Sept. 14th
8:45 am Minyan
12 pm Hazak Event
19th of Elul
Monday Sept. 15th
20th of Elul
Tuesday Sept. 16th
21st of Elul
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday Sept. 17th 22nd of Elul
1 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
5:30 pm Cook for a Friend
7 pm Gratz
7 pm Minyan
7:15 Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday Sept. 18th
7 am Minyan
1 pm Canasta
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Torah on Tap
23rd of Elul
Friday Sept. 19th
24th of Elul
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
6:44 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday Sept. 20th
25th of Elul
Selihot
9:30 am Services
10:30 am Celebrations
7:45 pm Selihot Service
- Welcome to Cantor Goodman
8:12 pm Havdalah
Monday Sept. 22nd
27th of Elul
Tuesday Sept. 23rd
28th of Elul
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday Sept. 24th 29th of Elul
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Early Learning Center Early Dismissal
1 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
No religious school
6:35 Candle Lighting
7 pm Minyan
Thursday Sept. 25th 1st of Tishri
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Early Learning Center Closed
Friday Sept. 26th
2nd of Tishri
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Early Learning Center Closed
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
6:32 pm Candle Lighting
Saturday Sept. 27th
Shabbat Shuva
9:30 am Services
8:00 pm Havdalah
3rd of Tishri
Sunday Sept. 28th
4th of Tishri
Tzom Gedaliah
8:45 Minyan
9 am Religious School
Back-to-School Day
10 am Gan-Kesher-Machina Workshop
Monday Sept. 29th
5th of Tishri
Tuesday Sept. 30th
6th of Tishri
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Sisterhood Book Club
Sunday Sept. 21st
26th of Elul
8:45 Minyan
Tour De Shul Event for Camp Ramah
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College Connection
It’s that time of year again to register!
For returning college/graduate students you must register every year. For college freshman, you don’t want to miss out being part of this
group.
The College Connection sends token holiday gifts and e-mail messages about Jewish Holidays and Ohev Happenings, keeping our students
part of the Ohev community. We are able to send these gifts due to the generosity of our congregants. We DO NOT rely on synagogue
funds. Please think of the College Connection when you want to celebrate a simcha or remember someone special.
Click on http://www.ohev.org/college-connection/ to download the form and then email the form to [email protected].
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Good and Welfare
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Elaine and Irv Levin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2014 at the
Manor of Spring Mill Country Club. Rabbi Eliott Perlstein officiated in front of the
130 family and friends from New Mexico, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine,
New Jersey, New York, Virginia and surrounding area. Their grandchildren went
down the aisle: Holland Levin was flowergirl, Harrison Levin was ringbearer, and
Deniyele and Mikena Levin were flower girls. In the wedding party were Sydney
Levin, bridesmaid, Austin Levin, groomsman and Fran Levin, Matron of Honor. Alisa
Levin escorted her father and Alan Levin escorted his mother down the aisle. The
Levins now reside in Boca Raton, Florida and return during the summer months to
their home in the Villas of Five Ponds, Warminster, PA. to be near their children and
grandchildren.
Irv and Elaine Levin are being honored October 18th by the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life where they will
receive it's Family Award, the Center's highest honor for their support of the Center and their commitment to the Jewish Community.
The following people gave to the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle Project after the June issue went to press:
Marc and Shelley Barbash; The Dotzman Family; Ilene, Philip and Evan Jaffe; Steve, Iris and Jordan Sabel
The long awaited installation of the 8 1/2 ton unit has come to pass! The new
Lennox unit is one of three units that sit atop the second floor of the school building
and can be seen from the McDonalds' lot. This unit will serve the library as well as
1/3 of the second floor of the school building. The old unit had a long history of
expensive repairs and safety concerns and like the others atop the building was 17
years old. Not enough praise can be attributed to the fine members of the
Sisterhood who without hesitation supported the purchase and installation of the
new unit. Sincere thanks to my partners in the Building Committee who were there
to support moving this project to completion; they are Hilary Leboff, John Myers (JVAC) and Roberta Gordon. A special thanks to the leadership of the Sisterhood,
Roberta Gordon, Iris Segal, and Hedy Hoffman who supported the purchase with
hard work and dedication.
Sincerely, Dave Weiss Building Chair
Member Focus
Amy Perrone z’’l
Dear family,
Jonathan, Bruce (her brother) and I wanted to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support
with Amy’s passing. She was an amazing soul with whom I got to spend 25 + years. She always looked
forward to the next project, the next event, the next baby.
You are all part of her life and legacy - I will always see her handprint on everything we do together now,
in the past and the future. We are fortunate that we were able to give back so much of ourselves to this
community. Sisterhood, Hazak, Men’s Club, PTO, Religious School, Pre School, the Board of Directors
and Executive Board, and many sub committees and groups, if you only saw me then you only saw half
the picture. Everything I did, I did with her knowledge, blessing, guidance, and with her volunteering me.
We were and will always be a team. I would be remiss if I did not thank the Adath Tikvah-Montefiore
family, who warmly accepted us in all those years ago, and the beautiful women of the Woman’s League
for Conservative Judaism (MARWLCJ) who let Amy flourish as a member. Amy spent time on both the
sisterhood board and MARWLCJ boards, she took each and every job to heart trying to do the best she
could. She allowed me to flourish as well with the Men and all of the things I did.
I will always consider myself blessed to have her and by an extension all of you in our life.
With Love,
Stuart
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Fundraising
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Fundraising
Brick Pathway
Ohev Shalom's TD Affiliation
Consider the purchase of a brick for:
1. Do you already have accounts at TD? Great, even better.
Please go to the Richboro location and let them know you
are an Ohev member.
2. Don't already have an account? Please consider opening
up one. All types of accounts are available.
How do we benefit? We will earn between 1/4-1/2% of your
balance. Of course all your information is kept strictly
confidential.
When you visit TD ask for Reyka, the manager.
Thank you for your support and please call me if I can help
you out in any way.
Linda Crowell 215-450-2405
www.briarwooddaycamp.com
[email protected]
* Life and family milestones
- birth of a child, grandchild, or anniversaries
* Simchas in your life
- Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, achievements, and
graduations
* Memorialize a loved one or friend
* Or just because!!
If I can offer help in deciding wording or questions you may
have please call. Help us to complete the Brick Pathway.
Linda Crowell 215-450-2405
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2014-2015 Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom 5775-5776
We hope each of you and your families had an enjoyable and relaxing summer. We are thrilled about all the exciting plans for the coming
year. Last year, with your help and support, Sisterhood raised $40,000 for Ohev Shalom. How proud each of you should be! We look
forward to seeing you at all our upcoming events. From our families to yours we wish you L'Shanah Tova.
B'Shalom,
Hedy Hoffman & Linda Barankin (Crowell)
 Coming up 
* Sunday September 7th - Grand Re-opening of Simcha Boutique
* Tuesday September 30th - Book Club with Denise Kolber
* Sunday October 19th - SOLD OUT trip to NY to see 'Beautiful'.
* Tuesday October 21st - Boscov's Friends Helping Friends
* Thursday October 23rd - Paid Up Membership Dinner with
Author Pam Jenoff
* Thursday November 6th Book Review & Dinner with Rabbi
Perlstein
* Saturday November 8th - Congregational/Sisterhood Art Auction
Wine and Wyeth
* Sunday November 9th Torah Fund Founders Day at Beth El in NJ.
<<<<< >>>>>
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]
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 at [email protected] / 215-956-0432.
Mah Jongg
Every Tuesdays at Noon beginning September 2nd.
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
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!
Have you sent in your MEMBERSHIP DUES? If not, today is a great day to do so.
$45.00 Regular Membership, $36.00 Senior Membership (65+), $72.00 Rachel Membership, $118.00 Leah Membership
Call Rachel Goldstein 215-441-4910 or Marsha Verbit at [email protected]
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]
BOSCOV'S Friends Helping Friends Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Boscov’s Department Store will again host this most popular day filled with fun and fundraising, to benefit area non-profit organizations.
Purchase your Friends Helping Friends pass for $5.00 & receive a 25% discount shopping pass for purchases made only on October 21,
2014. Passes available at Simcha Boutique and All Functions. Questions call Ilene Jaffe 215-629-6684 or [email protected]
Book club with Denise Kolber
Please join us for our first book discussion of the new year. Our selection is "Love and Treasure" by Ayelet Waldman. Waldman's latest
book is described by Barnes and Noble as "a spellbinding new novel of contraband masterpieces, tragic love, and the unexpected legacies of
forgotten crimes. Ayelet Waldman's Love and Treasure weaves a tale around the fascinating, true history of the Hungarian Gold Train in
the Second World War." Our group will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel.
Sisterhood can be reached 24/6 by email at [email protected]
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Save the Date
September 7, 2014 - Trip to National Museum of American Jewish History
Also look for our mailing with an application and calendar of events.
We hope that everyone has had a great summer, and the Men's Club wishes you a Happy and Healthy New Year. We have some great
programs planned for the New Year, and encourage all the men in the synagogue to become part of the club.
Join the Men's Club as we visit the National Museum of American Jewish History (6th and Market
Streets) in Philadelphia, on Sunday September 7, 2014 for the Special Exhibit Chasing Dreams, Baseball &
Becoming American – focusing on Baseball's Legends and Myths, its heroes and flops, celebrating well
known Jewish and minority baseball players like Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax, Jackie Robinson, Joe
Dimaggio and Ichiro Suzuki and others.
We have secured a block of discounted tickets and invite you and your family and friends to participate
in this special event. Plan on joining us for lunch afterwards at one of the Kosher Chinese Restaurants in
the area.
For more details and tickets, contact Jeff Berk at [email protected] to secure your reservation.
Mark Podob
‫ חזק‬Hazak
Save the Dates
September 14 ~ Hazak Meeting
September 16 - Bus trip to Seaport Museum Theatre
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Seaport Museum Theatre Presents
Old Jews Telling Jokes
Preceded by Lunch at the Hyatt Regency on the Delaware
Bus Pick-Up Times:
10:15AM Crossroads Shopping Center, Richboro PA
Sign Up Information
Name:
__________________________
Phone Number:
__________________________
# attending Deposit @ $30
____ Total $ ____________
# attending Full Payment @ $89 ____ Total $ ____________
Choose Lunch Selection which includes soup and dessert
11:00AM Adath Tikvah-Montefiore, 8200 Summerdale Ave., Phila
Lunch Selection: □ Roasted Salmon/Pasta Salad □ Portobello
Sandwich □ Tuna Salad Sandwich □ Grilled Vegetable Sandwich
Cost: $89 includes Transportation, Lunch & Show
Bus Pick-Up:
Deposit $30 due August 31, 2014, full payment due October 1, 2014
Checks Payable to “Hazak of Ohev Shalom”
Marlyn Harris and Jerry Gottesman
Hazak of Ohev Shalom, 944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954
□ Richboro
□ Philadelphia
Simcha Boutique
WINE & WYETH ART AUCTION
Annual Grand REOPENING Sale
Sunday September 7th
We went shopping, come see all our new merchandise.
20% off most items
(Except Tallits, kosher scrolls & honor/memory & inclusion cards)
50% off selected items
Saturday November 8th
6:30 pm Wine & Nosh Preview 7:30 pm Auction & Desserts
FULLY MATTED & FRAMED ARTWORK STARTING AT $40.00
***Remember to shop Simcha Boutique for Bridal Showers,
engagement gifts, new baby, hostess gift, new house, Judaica, and
just about every 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]
Tickets: General Admission $10 Per Person or $18 for two
* Patron $36/4 and *Benefactor $54/6 have special door prizes
The Tradition Continues ...
Bubby Gourmet of Ohev Shalom
The answer to your Shabbat Kiddush Dairy
Luncheon Celebrations.
We do: B'nai Mitzvahs, Aufruf, Baby Namings, Birthday's,
Anniversary's & More!!
To plan your next Simcha and to reserve a date call:
Jerry Kaplan 215-698-9244 or Linda Crowell 215-450-2405
We are looking for a few new faces to be part of our team.
Come join us!
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We Thank Our Generous Contributors
ADATH TIKVAH -MONTEFIORE
CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of
John Nolan’s retirement, by Ana Andrusier and Paula Spigler
Wedding of Sheila and Mort Tanenbaum’s grandson, by
Ana Andrusier and Paula Spigler
50th Anniversary of Irv and Elaine Levin, by
Sol and Rose LaKier
Marriage of Kim Rubin to Jim Couture, by
Alice and Sammy Heller
Marc and Laura Ferm’s 1st Wedding Anniversary, by
Alice and Sammy Heller
Joel and Johanna Goodman’s wedding, by
Fred and Anita Dorfman
In Memory of
Fred Cove, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Beloved husband, Herbert Carson, by Rose M. Carson
Richard Baker, by
Arthur and Estera Weiss
Fay and Barry Sherman
Michelle and Eric Etkins and Family
Alice and Sammy Heller
Beloved Past President of Adath Tikvah-Montifiore, Friend and
husband of Marcia Shore, Stan Shore, by
Harvey and June Cantor
Alice and Sammy Heller
Sandy and Morris Weinstein
Fran and Roy Silverman
Ana Andrusier
Paula Spigler
Mildred (Millie) Cantor, by Harvey and June Cantor
Max Rapp, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Martin Gusoff, by Alice and Sammy Heller
Amy Perrone, by
Alice and Sammy Heller
Elaine and Irv Levin
A M Y R OCKOWER M EM OR I A L A R T CENTER
In Memory of
Bernyce Staff, by Gary and Sharon Delson
Evelyn Donoff, by Gary and Sharon Delson
BENNETT ZION FELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
In Memory of
Abraham Friedman, by Judy and David Friedman
Martin Gusoff, by Eileen and Jahn Nolan
BROWN-FREEDMAN PRAYERBOOK FUND
In Honor of
Hedy Hoffman and Linda Crowell becoming Sisterhood Presidents, by
Roberta Gordon and Iris Segal
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of
Phyllis Halpern’s Talit expertise, by Gail Wiener
Tzedakah, by Phyllis Halpern
Arlene and Paul Frimark’s anniversary, by
Syra and Norman Schutzbank
Appreciation for helping prepare Norman Schutzbank for his 2nd Bar
Mitzvah, by Norman and Syra Schutzbank
Marsha and Warren Verbit’s anniversary, by
Syra and Norman Schutzbank
COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND
In Honor of
Eric Cohen’s graduation from RIT, by
Ellen, Dave and Heather Cohen
50th Anniversary of Irv and Elaine Levin, by
Jerry Gottesman
Anastasia’s graduation from Penn State, by
Holly and David Goldberg
COOK FOR A FRIEND
In Honor of
Birth of Hedy and Neil Hoffman’s granddaughter, Rebecca Faye
Korenstein, by Jerry Gottesman
Samantha Procz’ graduation from Council Rock South, by
Fran and Roy Silverman
Roy Silverman’s special birthday, by
Sherry and Art Havier
Gratitude for return to good health, by
Syra and Norman Schutzbank
Stephanie and Jon’s Wedding, by Fred and Anita Dorfman
In Memory of
Diane Savrin, beloved sister of Mike Silverman, by
Fran and Roy Silverman
Marilyn Leibowitz, by Gloria Brooks
Vince O’Donnell, Father, by Denise Kolber
Stan Shore, by Fran and Scott Gordon
Amy Perrone, by
Holly and David Goldberg
Jerry Gottesman
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER FUND
In Honor of
Birth of Hedy and Neil Hoffman’s granddaughter, Rebecca Faye
Korenstein, by Jerry Gottesman
Lizzie Klein’s graduation from Brandeis, by
Rachel Betesh and Family
Wishing Rachel and Brian Saks all the best in their new home,
by The Betesh Family
Thank you Barbara Glickman for all that you do and a great year in the
Early Learning Center, by Rachel Betesh
50th Anniversary Irv and Elaine Levin, by
Jerry Gottesman
In Memory of
Bernard Burns, by Theodore G. and Andrea Rothman
Sheryl Rosner, by Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
Amy Perrone, by
Shelly and Saul Jacobs
Jerry Gottesman
Martin Gusoff, father of Randi Pashko, by
Shelly and Saul Jacobs
Elissa, Ken, Alexa, Brooke and Paige Goldberg
GARY DOLINE HIGH HOLY DAY
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Memory of
Martin Gusoff, by Ohev Shalom Pre-School Staff
For donations call 215-322-9595
or on-line at
http://www.ohev.org/donations
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INCLUSION B’KAVOD
In Honor of
Birth of Hedy and Neil Hoffman’s granddaughter, Rebecca Faye
Korenstein, by Jerry Gottesman
Josh Havier’s marriage, by Liz and David Nover
Sara and Albert Torjman, thank you for your kindness, by
Iris Spector
50th Anniversary of Irv and Elaine Levin, by
Jerry Gottesman
Lindsay Miller’s installation as Inclusion B’Kavod Board Member,
by Suzanne and Larry Gold
Joanne Adar’s leadership of Inclusion B’Kavod
Shelley Rubin’s vision and passion for Inclusion B’Kavod, by
Suzanne and Larry Gold
In Memory of
Judy Grossman, by Suzanne and Larry Gold
Stan Shore, by
Jerry Gottesman
Shelley and Len Rubin
Max Rapp, by
David and Shelley Geltzer
Suzanne and Larry Gold
Lynn and Roger Lenz
Ruth Greenberg, mother of Marcy Wouch, by
Jerry Gottesman
Loving wife and mother, Amy Perrone, by Stu Perrone
Martin Gusoff, by Arlene and Warren Roman
Amy Perrone, by
Jerry Gottesman
Randi and Bruce Pashko
KOPPER/POLLACK CAMP RAMAH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of
Iris Segal being the recipient of the Shalom Award, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack and Family
Janie and Rabbi Eliott Perlstein’s wedding anniversary, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack and Family
Samara and Jordan’s Wedding, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack and Family
MAX ADELSB ERG TORAH READERS’ FUND
In Honor of
50th Anniversary of Elaine and Irv Levin, by
Mimi and Bernie Pollack
In Memory of
John Nolan, father of Jahn Nolan, by Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Amy Perrone, by Sam and Gail Goldstein
M I RIAM PERLSTEI N M EM ORIAL FUND
In Honor of
Samara and Jordan’s Wedding, by
Marsha and Michael Freedman and Family
OH EV SHALOM GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
A dear friend, Hershel Andrusier, by Sara Weingram
Lilly Rubin on the birth of your granddaughter, by
Paula Spigler and Ana Andrusier
Iris Segal, by Linda and Marv Waxman
Engagement of Josh Havier and Amanda, by
Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Marriage of David and Theresa Feder, by Diane and Art Miller
Confirmation of Jeffrey Wexler, by
Michael and Leslie Krum and Family
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Mazel Tov on Lizzie Klein’s Graduation, by The Saks Family
Mona and Art Steinger’s granddaughter, Evelyn, by
Arlene and Paul Frimark
Liz and David Nover
Betty Myers’ 80th Birthday, by Bonnie and Jack Kapenstein
Samara and Jordan’s wedding, by Neil and Susan Mittelman
Terry Jaffe’s Special Birthday, by Rose and Marvin Mintz
Ohev Shalom Men’s Club Softball Team
In Memory of
Rose Cookin, by Fran and Marvin Gelb
Shirley Coff, mother of Howard Coff, by
Arlene and Paul Frimark
Stan Shore, by
Debbie and Marty Bashoff
Paul and Arlene Frimark
Max Rapp, father of Adele Teller, by
Don and Lee Seidel
Ken and Susan Bieber
Nancy Levin
Linda Joseph and Family
Marc and Phyllis Rosenthal
Paul and Arlene Frimark
Amy Perrone, by Janet and Ron Zaritsky
Martin Gusoff, by
The Zaritsky Family
Susan and Paul Steerman
OHEV SHALOM TORAH FUND
In Honor of
Birth of Mona and Arthur Steiger’s Granddaughter, Evelyn, by
David and Shelley Geltzer
R A BB I ’S DI SCR ETI ONA R Y FUND
In Honor of
50th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine and Irv Levin, by
David and Janet Hofeld
Rena and Max Syken
Beatrice and Philip Barrish
Love and support, by Larry and Lori Peck and Family
Grandson, Mackenzie W. Schwartz’ graduation from Phillips Academy
at Andover, by Bruce Baron
Phyllis Parkansky’s Confirmation, by
Inessa and Gary Parkansky
Thank you Rabbi for a wonderful year and Brendan’s Confirmation, by
Lori and Keith Warren
Thanks to Rabbi for Presenting with The Shalom Award, by
Iris Segal
Engagement of Hillary Gendler and Jarret Kleppel, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Neil and and Hedy Hoffman on the birth of their granddaughter,
Rebecca Faye Korenstein, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Aufruf of Alisa Levine and Joshua Barbash, by
Pamela and Alan Levine
Appreciation to Rabbi Perlstein, by Sylvia Linsk
Spencer and Sophia Edelman’s graduations from Pre-K and K,
by Carol and Harvey Edelman
Naming of Neil and Hedy Hoffman’s granddaughter, Rebecca, by Neil
and Hedy Hoffman
Remi Mitnick’s Bat Mitzvah, by
MomMom Linda and PopPop Dennis Mitnick
Rabbi Perlstein’s friendship, by Alan Golombek
Trudi Verbit’s 90th Birthday, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit and Ilene and Paul Goldberg
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Marriage of Samara and Jordan, by
David and Meryl Lubchansky
David and Shelley Geltzer
Rick and Cheryle Goldberg
Caren and Nat Bosk
Joyce and Allen Laiter, Jessica, Heather and David
Sue Maslow and Richard Goldhammer
Holly and David Goldberg
Lovely wedding pictures, by Helen Jahss
Wonderful and safe trip for Rabbi and Janie to Israel, by
Harvey and June Cantor
In Memory of
Bernard Scharf, by Marsha and Warren Verbit
Harrison Treiman’s Bar Mitzvah and Sam Treiman’s Confirmation, by
Ellen, Phil, Sam and Harrison Treiman
Unveiling service for Shirley Levin, by
Shelley, Harvey and Nadine Geltzer
Max Rapp, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Gwen and Lou Forman
Phyllis and Bill Schwartz
Yahrzeit of Nicolas Steiner, father of Bob Steiner, by Bob Steiner
Martin Gussoff, by Marsha and Warren Verbit
Amy Perrone, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Marty and Roz Rudoff and Family
SHABBAT KIDDUSH FUND
In Honor of
Baby naming of Rebecca Faye Korenstein, by
Neil and Hedy Hoffman
Brian and Melissa Korenstein
SISTERHOOD
In Honor of
Iris Segal’s speedy recovery, by Sisterhood
Libby & David Weiss
Linda Crowell
Linda & Mark Shapiro
Graduation of Steven Gordon, son of Roberta & Greg Gordon, from
Jeff Medical School, by Iris & Mort Segal
Graduation of Steven Gordon, son of Roberta & Greg Gordon, from
Medical School and Jefferson internship, by
Fran & Roy Silverman
Marcia Landy’s birthday, by Bea Tannenbaum
Marsha Verbit’s speedy recovery, by Roberta Gordon
Paula Spigler’s 90th Birthday, by
Fran & Roy Silverman
Linda Crowell
Bea Tannenbaum
Roy Silverman’s 70th birthday, by
Paula Spigler and Ana Andrusier
Bea Tannenbaum
Iris & Mort Segal
Birth of Eli Jacob, grandson of Cheryl & Steve Gross, by
Linda & Mark Shapiro
Elaine & Irv Levin’s “milestone” anniversary, by
Syra & Norman Schutzbank
Marriage of Samara Jaffe, daughter of Rabbi & Janie Perlstein, to Jordan
Hirsch, by
Joanne & Howard Babbitt
Roberta & Greg Gordon
Birth of Evelyn Paige Gallagher, granddaughter of
Mona & Art Steiger, by
Roberta & Greg Gordon
Linda Crowell
Fran & Roy Silverman
Brandon Schulman graduating from medical school, by
Larry and Lori Peck and family
In Memory of
Leonard Rabin, husband of Karen Rabin, by
Syra & Norman Schutzbank
Marv Bloom, husband of Dene Bloom, by
Syra & Norman Schutzbank
Anna, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of the Kirsh
family, by Linda & Mark Shapiro
Fran Fader, mother of Linda Fader Crowell, by Linda Crowell
Sigmond Strauss, husband of Heather Strauss, by Sisterhood
Stanford Shore, husband of Marcia Shore, by Sisterhood
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In Memory of
Aunt Ruthee Commaker, by
Andy, Shelley, Deena and Jacob Rosen
YAHRTZEIT FUND
In Memory of
Donna Levy, by Sidney and Audrey Levy
Gene Verbit, by
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Trudi Verbit
Yizkor Service, by Paula Spigler
Yahrzeit of beloved husband Leon Spigler, by Paula Spigler
Emanuel Glazer and Anna Lieberman, by
Susan and Richard Rosenthal
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sending out more information soon for you to share with anyone who otherwise would be unable to attend services and can
enjoy being present with us through the magic of Live Stream.
As you can see, the philosophy and mission of Inclusion B'Kavod has neither stopped nor slowed down through the summer months. On the
contrary, it is growing and clearly impacting our entire community in a positive way. Together with all of you, we are moving forward to enable
everyone in our congregation and the community to participate in all activities and aspects of our congregation. Ohev Shalom truly does
celebrate the uniqueness of all individuals and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.
B'Shalom,
Lindsay Miller
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Something is cooking at Ohev Shalom
Wednesday September 17th
On Wednesday, September 17th, we will be starting to prepare meals again for Cook For a Friend. Please come out and give us a hand or
two.
I would like to thank everyone who participated this past year, especially:
Marc Barbash
Steve Finer
Roy Silverman
Paula Rosenzweig
Harriet & Steve Rellis
Nina Surden
Jerry Gottesman
Jerry Kaplan
Rick Goldberg
Al Wiesner
Carol Bregman
Nancy & Rich Sewell
Stan & Roz Schwartzman
Marty Rosenfeld
Dani Crowell
Gail Wiener
All the Bar & Bat Mitzvah students who helped out this year (I apologize if I’ve forgotten anyone).
And a special thank you to Steve Rellis for delivering the meals to the JCC every month.
With your help we were able to provide 300 meals each month to The JCC Senior Center. Many Ohev Shalom students choose this
committee for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah projects, and some high school students volunteer to fulfill their community service projects.
Finally, a special thanks to everyone who sends in contributions to Cook For a Friend. Without your contributions, we could not continue
this wonderful mitzvah project.
If anyone has any questions or needs additional information, please contact me. Hope to see you in September.
Cheryle Goldberg
Cook For a friend Chairperson
215-682-7733 or [email protected]
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summer and are planning to go back next year. Ramah is a community. It is in fact, many communities. They have their bunk,
their Edah (age group), friends from special activities and then the entire camp. We outgrow our summers at camp, but I don't
think we outgrow our wish to be connected to others who, with us, form a community and at Ohev Shalom, like Ramah a
most special Jewish community.
Some people, maybe many, join our synagogue to have services rendered and in return pay a sizable sum. I am, for one, deeply
grateful to them and to all of you and know that we have a responsibility to render those services as well as we possibly can.
And there can be more. There can be more for which we don't really pay but it may be the greatest product we receive in being part of our
synagogue. It has to do with relationships that lead to community that leads to the feeling of being part of a synagogue family at Ohev
Shalom. This may involve taking a step or two away from the sidelines, but I promise when you do, there will be others ready to embrace you.
I think of one family in particular who joined us a few years ago. When they joined, they knew very few in our synagogue. They have come
regularly on Friday evenings for Kabbalat Shabbat. I have happily seen the connections they have made at the Oneg Shabbat grow over the course
of time. They would tell you without question, they are part of a very special community at Ohev Shalom. In the past year or two, I have also
seen members who have been loyal and loving members for twenty and more years. For some reason, they have recently chosen to leave the
sidelines and venture into our community. I can see how enriching and rewarding this is for them. Though it may be too abstract to paint a clear
picture, when it happens, I see it happening very clearly.
As we are about to begin a new year, I invite you to take the step that can lead to truly becoming part of our community at Ohev Shalom. At
first, it may seem abstract but at some point, when you've connected, you'll definitely know and that knowledge and feeling is good.
Janie and I both wish you and your family a healthy, happy and sweet New Year.
Rabbi
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This program will begin October 24 and other Shabbatot throughout the year.
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Torah on Tap. Join Rabbi Perlstein on the third Thursday evening of each month for an in depth review of the week’s
Torah parsha, with good company, snacks and beverages (all provided). Organized by the Mens’ Club but everyone is
welcome.
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Sisterhood Art Auction. On November 7th, we have the return after several years of our elegant art sale and auction.
Sisterhood celebrations are unique!
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Global Day of Jewish Learning. Join us on November 16th as we join 400 communities from 40 countries around the world in a celebration
of Jewish learning.
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Annual Hanukkah Dinner on December 19th. The Ohev Shalom annual hanukkah dinner is always spectacular and always sold out. A mustattend event for the entire community. BYOB.
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Celebrations! Services. Attend one of our Shabbat services sponsored by the Inclusion B’kavod Committee. Live holiness. Held various
Shabbatot Throughout the Year.
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Monte Carlo Night. Take your chances on January 10th 2015 at our first ever Monte Carlo Night. Proceeds benefit the Synagogue’s general
fund.
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Comedy Night IV. Side splitting laughter all night long plus great auction items. Proceeds benefit the Synagogue’s general fund. Save the
date on March 14th 2015.
Come to one or more events and check the calendar and your in-box frequently. There are always more events being planned.
B’Shalom,
Barry
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