MONTHLY BULLETIN - the Congregation Beth Sholom
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MONTHLY BULLETIN - the Congregation Beth Sholom
MONTHLY BULLETIN Volume #LX August - September 2016 ● Tammuz ~ Av ~ Elul 5776 THREE WEEKS - JULY 24 - AUGUST 14 August 13th & 14th TISHA B’AV SERVICES Saturday, August 12th (evening) Mincha 5:30 pm Fast Begins 8:10 pm Maariv 9:20 pm Sunday, August 14th Shacharit 8:00 am Mincha 2:00 pm (early) Mincha 7:40 pm Maariv 8:20 pm Fast concludes at 8:45 pm Beth Sholom Sisterhood & Men’s Club invite you to Frontier Field for BBQ & Baseball Monday, August 29 Picnic Dinner: 6:00pm Game Time: 7:05pm $20 for adults $15 for children ages 4-13 (Children 3 and under are free) $7 per person for Game Only RSVP no later than Monday, August 22 Register online: www.bethsholomrochester.com No. 7 THE THREE WEEKS th The 17 of Tammuz (July 24) begins a period of three weeks of national mourning, which culminates on Tisha B’Av (August 14), the day which commemorates the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. Jewish law and practice have developed several degrees of mourning beginning with 17th Tammuz reaching its solemn climax on Tisha B’Av and tapering off gradually in the day after Tisha B’Av. No marriage or other festive occasions are held. Haircutting and listening to music are curtailed until after Tisha B’Av. No new clothing should be bought or worn during this time. The blessing of Shehecheyanu is not said during the “three weeks” and therefore, no new fruit should be eaten for the first time in the season during this period. (Some authorities make Shabbos an exception with regard to Shehecheyanu) The 17th of Tammuz (July 24 observed) Tammuz 17th must be observed, health permitting, as a fast day by boys 13 and older and girls 12 and older. The Nine Days (August 5 - 14) The Nine Days are from first of Av until the afternoon of the 10th of Av. During this time (excluding the Shabbos) no meat or wine is permitted. Tisha B’Av (August 14) The fast begins at sunset of the previous day and terminates at nightfall of the next day. No joy of any kind is permitted on Tisha B’Av, not even studying the Torah, except portions dealing with the Destruction of the Bays Hamikdosh, etc. Wearing of leather shoes is not permitted. Until the afternoon, it is not permitted to sit on a chair, but only a low stool or on the floor. Eicha and Kinnos (dirges) are recited and Tallis and Tefillin are put on in the afternoon for Mincha instead of in the morning. 1161 Monroe Avenue Rochester, New York 14620 Office: 473-1625 Fax: 473-0614 www.bethsholomrochester.com 2 | Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York GETTING A HEAD START Although we may have Sukkot in the snow, I am kind of excited to have the High Holiday season begin in October. Unlike most years when as the school bells ring we know it’s a sign for the Shofar to sound, this year we are given almost an entire month to prepare for the Days of Awe, the days when the book of Life is open for our taking. Not only is the late coming good for preparation time, it also sets the entire Holiday season extremely close to the actual date for the Presidential elections. That being said, we should use this time to get excited for the opportunity of September. So the question becomes, how will we decide to vote? We must realize that this is a very important questions and it has nothing to do with November. I fear that the political season will distract us from the more important voting of October. I am referring to how we will vote for ourselves, our synagogue, community, and our world. Hashem wants to see that we take this voting seriously, and we have to commit ourselves, through the extra time given, to ponder and clarify what it is we need for the welfare of our Jewish experience. Here are a few ideas that can help us get started. Torah first- One of the best ways to feel like you are connecting to Hashem and the Jewish people is through the study of Torah. There is no shortage of information on every Torah portion, all areas of Jewish Law, Talmud, and Midrash, google anything and you will find it. Also look into the many learning opportunities our Shul provides on a weekly basis. If you need any assistance on any learning initiative please feel free to contact me. Prayer- Every single day we are given at least three opportunities to speak to Hashem to ask Him for the things we need, the things we want for both ourselves and for mankind. Prayer is the greatest comfort zone that we have to feel like we are doing the right thing and having a sincere conversation with G-d. Pray with a Minyan- One of the most cherished features of Judaism is that people come together and unit in the service of G-d, join the force, be in Shul when there is Minyan, the value is unmeasurable. Student of Avraham- We read all about Avraham on Rosh Hashanah, we might as well get a heads start and follow his lead. Let us look to how we can be more welcoming to guests, ask who is in need of a visit, would appreciate a phone call, and needs a helping hand, all the things which show that we are interested in helping others. Connection to Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael- Learn the history of our people and our homeland, learn about the past and the present. Entering into the High Holidays we recognize that Hashem is the king over the entire world and we are His people taking care of His palace. This stage might be the most introspective, it may lack in action, but when truly understood, it helps with all the other categories, it brings us to our feet and helps shape what we decide to do daily. We will be voting for a healthy and sweet new year, a year filled with blessing and peace, a year filled with inspiration and motivation, and now is the time to think of how all the things we want to vote for will become a reality. Let us begin with the month of August and cherish the entire month of September to get us ready for a year where we know we voted correctly, where we vote for all that Hashem is anticipating us to do. Bi’Hatzlacha, ~Rabbi Avi Kilimnick Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE At our annual meeting in June I had the great pleasure of announcing that this year, at our Ambassadors of Humanity gala we will be changing things up a bit. We usually announce an honoree on behalf of our Shule, an honoree on behalf of Israel, and an honoree on behalf of our community. This year our designated honorees fit all of those categories and more. With great pleasure and respect we will be honoring our very own Rabbi Shaya and Nechie Kilimnick at our annual Ambassadors of Humanity event. It promises to be quite an evening. The date is yet to be determined but this coming year plan on joining us for a grand celebration! Our annual meeting was well attended with many enjoying a wonderful sunny summer BBQ picnic in our courtyard prior to the meeting. I want to thank Barbara Gray for chairing this event, Camelia Marzouk for all her help in preparing the dinner and Stephen Schwartz and Aharon Baruch for their BBQing expertise. Over the summer, Shule committees are continuing to meet and address many different aspects of our Shule community. If you would like to get involved or share any thoughts on Congregation Beth Sholom please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or my cell phone at 752-7574. As the summer continues to unfold I hope you are taking advantage of enjoying the sunshine and warmth both outside as well as inside our Shule. -Kim Holtzman | 3 4 | Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York ROVA We are looking forward to a wonderful new year of our Rova Hebrew High School. This year we will be having a new line up for our weeknight classes. We will be having programs on Israel, baking and Jewish trivia, all geared to shaping a strong foundation for Jewish knowledge. In our Sunday classes we will begin the year as we prepare for the upcoming elections with the course “The Bill of Rights and the Torah- When our founding fathers meet our forefathers.” We will also be including a Hebrew language component, and an opportunity for our students to empower themselves by teaching to the class a topic of Torah which they feel connected to. We will be providing breakfast on Sunday mornings and on occasion diner for the weeknight class. I am extremely excited for this new program and I am excited for our Rova students to have such an amazing opportunity. PLEASE BRING ALL SHAMOS TO THE OFFICE. Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York | 5 BETH SHOLOM YOUTH NCSY With the leadership of Rabbi Adam Aronov, we are looking forward to another exciting and eventful year for our youth. Our Shaar Tzion Rochester NCSY chapter is getting ready to kick off the year with its annual BBQ where we will be electing the upcoming chapter board. Our Rochester chapter will be hosting NCSY Fall convention on September 23rd-25th. We are extremely excited to schedule a Shabbat of programs which will inspire and motivate both our chapter and the upstate region to have a year of success. With the help of our regional advisors led by Rachel Hoffman and our regional director Devorah Weinstock, we plan on having a year filled with Torah learning, Shabbat visitations and events, which will give all of our kids a sense of Jewish identity and pride unmatched by any other program. We wish our Shaar Tzion chapter all the Bracha and Hatzlacha that they should excel in all their endeavors. Jr. Congregation Our Shul has been extremely fortunate to have Tzippy Spanjer as our Jr. Congregation leader. Tzippy began leading Jr. Congregation this past March and since she has taken over the reins, our program has flourished. We are very excited for the upcoming year. Our Jr. Congregation program on Shabbat morning is from 10:30-11:30am. We provide services for our Children k-7th, teaching them the beauty of prayer, the Parsha and we run many Shabbat activities. We invite our congregants to volunteer to tell stories to our kids. Whether it be a Parsha Story, personal story or any other story, kids love stories and you are certainly welcome to share. Babysitting For our young toddlers, we will have available every Shabbat and Yom Tov babysitting from 10am-11:30am. We are looking forward for another wonderful year where all ages of our Synagogue are given the opportunity to experience Jewish life at its fullest. 6 | Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 10 Minute Mishnah We will be entering our 5th year of 10 Minute Mishnah. After Mincha and Maariv, we have maximized our time by studying the Mishnah for 10 minutes every evening. This year we will continue to learn volume of Mishnah called Moed. Moed is the section of Mishnah which discusses the Jewish Holidays. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn the deeper source for the Holidays that we all love to celebrate with family and community. Shabbat Afternoon Gemara An hour before Mincha on every Shabbat we explore different Tractates in the Talmud. This year we will be continuing Tractate Beitzah- which covers all laws pertaining to Yom Tov, the Jewish festivals. Daily Halacha After Shacharit, on days when the Torah is not read, we learn laws of Prayer, Blessings, and Holidays. Our primary source is the Shulchan Aruch- Code of Jewish law, and the Mishnah Berurah - a commentary of the Shulchan Aruch. It’s a wonderful way to start your day. Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York | 7 SISTERHOOD NEWS We hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer! We started the summer with a very successful Donor Dinner, where we honored our Thrift Shop volunteers. We are very grateful to June Slavny, Helen Cohen, Bob David and all the volunteers for so many hours of dedicated service to the Shul, We would also like to thank the Donor Dinner committee for putting together such a wonderful event. We would like to thank Sheryl Tatelman, Alice Palokoff and Anne Cherney for the beautiful Father’s Day booklet that they prepared. The Mother’s and Father’s Day booklets always make these occasions so meaningful for our Shul members. In late June, some of our Book Club members attended a showing of the film “Me Before You,” based on the book of the same title that we read this past year. Later this summer we are planning a showing of the film “Woman in Gold,” based on the book Lady in Gold. If you are interested in joining our Book Club, we’ll be selecting next year’s reading list soon. Please email Tamar Fix at [email protected] with your contact information. In mid-July, we hosted a fabulous Hat and Clothing Exchange in memory of BJ Yudelson, z”l. The entire women’s community was invited to exchange hats, purses and gently worn clothing. A silent auction was held with several of BJ’s beautiful hats. This was a wonderful event and an important fundraiser for Sisterhood, and we thank Julian Yudelson for making this possible. The annual Rochester Red Wings game with Men’s Club is being planned for later this summer. Please watch for more information. Plans are already being made for many Sisterhood events this upcoming year. In the meantime, please have a great summer! If you have not yet paid your annual Sisterhood dues, please be sure to do so. Dues are still only $20 and can be sent to: Sisterhood Membership, c/o Anne Cherney, 161 Fair Oaks Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. We are looking for people to help out with our weekly Shabbat Kiddushim or with Team Kiddushim. Please email Anne Cherney: [email protected]. There are many opportunities to become involved with Sisterhood, so please let us know if you would like more information or if you have an idea for a Sisterhood event. We would love to hear from you! We continue to send our prayers and wishes for a Refuah Shlaymah to our beloved Rabbi. Ongoing: 1. Chesed: Please contact Debby Kornfeld ([email protected] or 585-442-4090) or Ruth Silver 8 | Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York ([email protected] or 585-442-5376). 2. Brighton Food Cupboard: Please bring food and clothing donations to the bin located near the parking lot coatroom at Shul. 3. Sisterhood Notecards: Purchase either blank notecards or lined cards, 5 for $20. Contact Kathye Simon at [email protected] or 585-244-9306. 4. Sisterhood Donation cards: Have Sisterhood cards sent for you and noted in the monthly Shul Bulletin @ $5.50 each. Please send information to Rebecca Solomon at [email protected] or call 585-350-5497. 5. Kiddush Sponsorship: This is a great way to celebrate special occasions. Contact Sheri Simon at 585-244-0479, Madeline Schreiber at 585-442-9264, or Anne Cherney at [email protected]. At least two weeks notice required. Kathye Simon & Marjorie Montag . Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York | 9 SISTERHOOD DONATIONS IN HONOR OF Isaac Anderson – Mazal Tov on Leonard Pitlick school award – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch Nancy and Chuck Bressler – Mazal Tov on the wedding of Aliza and Josh – Sisterhood Batya Cherney – Mazal Tov on school award – Sisterhood Helen Cohen - Happy Birthday! – Camelia & Mounir Marzouk Max Elbaz – Mazal Tov on Ilan’s Bar Mitzvah – Sisterhood Olga Elbaz – Mazal Tov on Ilan’s Bar Mitzvah – Sisterhood Elliott Fix – Mazal Tov on being honored with the Jan Katz/Grinspoon Award for community service – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch, June & Harold Slavny Barbara & Marvin Gray – Mazal Tov on grandson, Zachary Holtzman, completing his IDF service – Sisterhood Neal and Kim Holtzman – Mazal Tov on son, Zachary Holtzman, completing his IDF service – Sisterhood Zachary Holtzman – Kol HaKavod for finishing his IDF service! – Sisterhood Mort Isaacs – Mazal Tov on birth of great-grandson – Sisterhood Dorothy & Edward Lebowitz – Mazal Tov on Elianna’s wedding – Sisterhood Dorothy & Edward Lebowitz – Mazal Tov on Shira’s engagement – Sisterhood Esti and Rabbi Avi Kilimnick – Mazal Tov on the birth of Asher Eliyahu – Gloria Kaplan & Stuart Kaplan Nechie and Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick – Mazal Tov on the birth of Asher Eliyahu – Sisterhood Elaine & Harvey Nusbaum – Mazal Tov on 65th anniversary – Sisterhood Lily Rosenbaum – Mazal Tov on being named NCSYer of the Year – Sisterhood Betty & David Ross – Mazal Tov on daughter Carrie’s wedding – June & Harold Slavny Martha Shaftel – Mazal Tov on grandson’s Bar Mitzvah – Sisterhood June Slavny – Happy Birthday! – Camelia & Mounir Marzouk Julian and BJ z”l Yudelson – Mazal Tov on being honored by Ora Academy – Sisterhood THINKING OF YOU Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick – Thinking of you – Sisterhood 10 Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York SISTERHOOD DONATIONS REFUAH SCHELOMOH Norm Adams – Sisterhood Jules Coven – Sisterhood Elliot Fix – Sisterhood Helen Gordon – Sisterhood Lois Kluger – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch Miriam Weidenfeld – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch CONDOLENCES Cherney Family – In memory of Elaine Nusbaum z”l – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch, Barbara & Marvin Gray, Gloria Kaplan Kate Sussman – In memory of Walter Johnson z”l – Sisterhood, Kathye Simon & Aharon Baruch FAMILY NEWS Congregation Beth Sholom shares in the happiness of its members and we extend to them a Mazel Tov Mazal Tov Charles & Nancy Bressler, on the marriage of Aliza to Josh Rifkin. Mazal Tov to Noah & Elysheva Zivan, on the birth of a baby boy. Mazal Tov to grandparents & greatgrandparents, Bruce & Karen Zivan, Sy & Karen Zivan, Ed & Sue Kopelowitz. Mazal Tov to Aryeh & Sylvia Twersky, on the birth of a baby girl, Tzipporah Gabriella. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Arnold & Janine Shapiro. Mazal Tov to Hillel & Ahavya Deutsch on the birth of a baby boy. DONATION ACCOUNTS Donation accounts are now being offered at Congregation Beth Sholom. These accounts are set-up for your convenience. With these accounts you can send in one check for all of your intended donations for the year. If you find that you would like to add to this account, you may do so at any time. This account will make it easier and more affordable for you to make donations. All you have to do is decide how much you intend on donating for the year and send a check into the office. This donation will be credited to your account and appear on all of your monthly statements. When you would like to make a donation to one of the accounts listed below, simply contact the office and the donation will be credited to the correct account. The following are all of the accounts in which the money may be allocated: Simchas & Sorrows Yahrzeits Shalos Seudos Aliyahs Yom Tov Honor Rabbis Discretionary Fund ROVA High School Any other Special Contribution to the Shule Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York | 11 YAHRZEITS AUGUST 2016 *1 Lester Appelbaum 26 Tammuz * Max Finkelstein Rose Jacobson * Jacob Kowal *2 Celia David 27 Tammuz Arnold Rosner * Harry Stein * Benjamin Winer 3 Fanny Rebecca Lubkin 28 Tammuz * Max Z. Perlman Dov Zakheim Morton Zivan *4 Yosef Panitz 1 Av * Jacob Gallant Sarah Lederman Hedwig Rauner * Celia Silverstein 5 Emily Cohen 2 Av *6 Ethel Cohen Mae Luxenberg * Morris Rosenthal *7 David Kugel 3 Av * Rose Rosenthal * Ruth Schneider Hyman Seigel Sylvia Shulman Shapiro * Isaac Weinberg *8 Morris Epstein 4 Av * Rebecca Karch Moshe Chaim Merzel 9 Hanna Behrendt 5 Av * Hena Gewirtz * Fanny Hoffenberg * Abraham Krieger Herman Mand *10 Szamai Epstein 6 Av * Emma Kaplan Fannie Karchefsky Naomi Lederman * Sam Rappaport *11 Hersh Gewertz 7 Av *12 Irving Goldstein 8 Av Juda L. Hoffman * Sam Katz * Joseph Lipshutz * Alexander Mann David A. Shevin Isadore Zipkin *13 Lena Levy 9 Av * Israel Joseph Pheterson * Corp. Emanuel Rosenthal * Arel Fishel Sztajfman * Bluma Sztajfman * Haya Bayla Sztajfman * Jacob Pesach Sztajfman * Moshe Sztajfman * Pearl Sztajfman * Pesa Sztajfman * Sarah Anna Sztajfman *14 Edith Barron Marcus * Nathan Polakoff *15 Anna Becker * Anna Cooperman Robert Goldstein * Ida Krieger * Libbie Rudin *16 Joseph Legumsky Ralph Zimmelman *17 Dena Deutsch * Morris Fix * Mollie Markowitz Arthur M. Nathan * Harry William Slavny *18 Harry Drutz * Sarah Garden Samuel Josephson David Kalt * David Kessler * Ida Mann * Fannie Pekarsky 19 Al Becker * Hattie Cohen * Samuel Gross Carol Kessler * Morris Meyer * Myer Rudin Mary Rivka Sykes 20 Larry Wolfson 21 Benjamin Brown Lillian Samuels * Nellie Silver *22 Abraham Cohen * Meyer Miller *24 Marion Levin * Maurice A. Newman Chaya Leah Werner *25 Jacob Friedman * Beth Sheba Kaplow * Solomon Kaufman * Dora Siegel 26 Marion Doner Dr. Ellis Gruber * Israel Jacob Lazarus 27 Mrs. BJ Yudelson * Benjamin Block Miriam Bessie Cohen 10 Av 11 Av 12 Av 13 Av 14 Av 15 Av David Fayer Hana Goldstein * Charlotte Schneider * Rose L. Sykes Sarah Sharon Trope *28 John J. Kaufman * Irving Kurz *29 Nathan Chaiet Leah Elke Heller * Isadore Mosesohn 31 Sadie Cramer * Harris Merimsky 18 Av 20 Av * *3 * *4 * * * *5 * * * * 7 * * * 21 Av 22 Av 23 Av 25 Av 27 Av SEPTEMBER 2016 1 * *2 * * *6 16 Av 17 Av 24 Av 8 * * * * 9 * * Ruth Strom 28 Av Louis Bloom Norman Gallant 29 Av Yehuda Goldstein Juda Leib Marion Meltzer Samuel Garden 30 Av Katherine Goldberg Maslana Hoffman Gita Kugel Louis Chakov 1 Elul Anna Clifton Gertrude Goldstein Max Pekarsky Ida Garelick 2 Elul Milton Hershkowitz Seymour Jacobson Anna Bella Shapiro Louis Buraks 3 Elul Chana Friedman Morris Goldberg Neil N Kaplan Henya Klotz Benjamin G Levin Hugh H Wartell Bertha Fayer 4 Elul Esther Garelick Kalman Katz Sarah Lazerowitz Charles Sheldon Pnina Skupsky Alexander Lewinger 5 Elul Bessie Rosen Sam Ross Martin Seligman Frank Solomon Rachel Divora Elencwajg Briks 6 Elul Cina Elencwajg Moses Nathan Elencwajg 12 Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York YAHRZEITS Saba Elencwajg Boruch Elencwajg Isadore Seldowitz Rosa Spivak *10 Joseph Z Friedman * Lori Beth Markus Leonard Potter *11 Muriel Fleischer * Harry Freedland * Jennie Zelda Shoolman *12 Samuel Goldberg * Yetta Goldberg * Blanche Hoffman * Jacob Klein Rita Ross *14 Michael Futerman Samuel Joseph Goldberg * Mary Katz Mordechai Montag * Ella Schindler *15 Minnie Legumsky * Frank Shulman *16 Morris Mittleman * Joshue Rachovetz Avrum Schwartz * Phillip Stiller *17 Sol Lederman Herbert Lessner Harry Soppe * Joseph Taub 18 Charlotte Broder 19 Mrs. Sadie Kaufman * Abraham Marcus Judge Morris Turk * Esther Diamond * Morris Kaplan Dora lampert Blanche Scharfstein *21 Perry Goldberg * Elizabeth Katzowitz * Maurice Purvin * Mary Snider Rose Witrack *22 Morris Bittker 23 Fannie Altman * Pearl S gross * Nathan Kaplan *24 Dina Croog 21 Elul * Joseph Gordon Ada Levy Libbie Soppe 25 Abraham Altman * Max Deutsch Norma Harary 7 Elul 8 Elul 9 Elul 11 Elul Abraham R Posner Israel I Samuels Pearl Shinder * Eva Weiner *26 Alice Mallison * Hinda Sherman Augusta Subar * Fannie Vick 27 Nathan Harrison *28 Nathan K Kaplan Katie Levitt * Meyer Shapinow * Mildred Stiller 29 Avrum Esan * Edith Fisher *30 Zelda Chetel * Ida S Goldberg Rose Taube Lehrer * Bertha Rothman * Leon William Rubien ENHANCE YOUR BETH SHOLOM MEMBERSHIP * * * * 23 Elul 24 Elul 25 Elul 26 Elul 27 Elul A UNIQUE PLAN TO CONTRIBUTE AND RECEIVE WHILE GIVING YOUR SHUL “CHAI” In addition to the benefits of membership you will also receive the following depending on your level of Chai… 13 Elul 14 Elul 12 Elul 15 Elul 16 Elul 17 Elul 18 Elul 19 Elul 20 Elul 22 Elul Sets of Lulav and Etrog Shmurah Matzah (2 - 4 lbs.) Holiday Seats Bulletin High Holiday Greetings Yizkor booklet inscription Permanent “leaf inscription” Shabbat or Holiday Shul dinners Annual Seudat Shlishit sponsorship Annual Kiddish Sponsor It’s not too late to enhance your level of membership. The three enhanced levels of membership are: Chai, Chazak, and Chaim. Please call the Shul office for more information and to become a Chai Member today. (585) 473-1625 or send an email to [email protected] Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York SHULE CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF Mrs. Muriel Davidowitz, z’l – Susie Bensoussan Mr. Burton August, z’l – Lynda Newman IN HONOR OF Carrie Ross & Gregory Billing on their marraige– Susie Bensoussan Rabbi Avi & Esti Kilimnick on the birth of their son – Gerry & Sue Segelman, Lynda Newman Rabbi Shaya & Nechie Kilimnick on the birth of their grandson– Lynda Newman Refuah Shelayma Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick – Maurice Landesberg, Ronnie Gersten SPONSORS SIMCHA TREE KIDDUSH 6/25 - Ray Cherney, in honor of his and Anne’s 26th Anniversary 7/23 - Simcha Kiddush sponsored by CBS Sisterhood 8/6 - Arthur & Janne Friedman, in honor of their moving to Atlanta 8/13 - Brian & Nona Hirschfield, in honor of Dassi returning to Israel to serve in the IDF. 8/27 - Ron & Robin Wettenstein, in honor of the marriage of her son David. SHALOS SEUDOS 7/2 - Mort Isaacs, in conjunction with Yahrzeit of his wife, Chana Isaacs, z’l 7/9 - Rueven Isaacson, in conjunction with the Yahrzeit of his father, Morrie Isaacson, z’l The Simcha Tree in our congregation is a most appropriate opportunity to permanently extend the joyous milestones of life… and allow your simcha to branch out into the future. ‘Life has hope’ birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and anniversaries—are occasions that deserve to be inscribed into our people’s destiny… to reflect upon… to remember our joy… For more information please call Shul office 4731625. | 13 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS & FRIENDS SHARI WOLDENBERG CHANA & NAFTALI FREEDMAN GEORGE & SLAGANA MITRIS END OF THE YEAR DUES REMINDER… The Synagogue relies on it’s dues structure to operate. This is just a friendly reminder that the end of the year is just around the corner. Please pay any outstanding dues. Please call the office with any questions or concerns, (585) 473-1625. 3 Av 15 8 1 24 Av 17 Av 29 22 25 Av 18 Av 30 23 16 9 2 31 24 17 10 3 27 Av 20 Av 13 Av 6 Av 28 Tammuz WEDNESDAY 25 18 11 4 21 Av 14 Av 7 Av 29 Tammuz THURSDAY * MINCHA & KABBALAT FRIDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM 26 Av 19 Av 12 Av 5 Av 27 Tammuz TUESDAY C.L. 7:36 26 C.L. 7:47 19 C.L. 7:58 12 22 Av 15 Av 8 Av 1 Av ROSH CHODESH C.L. 8:08 5 FRIDAY 23 Av Ekev 6:30 Study Group 7:20 Mincha 8:36 Shabbos Ends 27 Va’etchanan Shabbat Nachamu 6:45 Study Group 7:35 Mincha 8:49 Shabbos Ends 16 Av 20 9 Av Devarim Shabbat Chazon EREV TISHA B’AV 6:00 Mincha 8:10 Fast Begins 9:00 Shabbos ends 9:20 Maariv & Eicha 13 Matot-Masei 7:00 Study Group 7:55 Mincha 9:11 Shabbos ends 2 Av 6 SATURDAY People who cannot be home in time to receive Shabbat with the Congregation should formally exclude themselves. In no case, of course, should candles be lit after the latest time listed in the regular candle lighting schedules. Beginning Friday evenings, March 15th and for the duration of the summer months of long days, the Congregation prays regularly on Friday evenings at 7:00pm. This means that Kabbalat begins around 7:30pm. It is Halachically proper that the Congregation receive the Shabbat together at the same time. This means that families should light candles and receive Shabbat at the same time that the Congregation prays Kabbalat Shabbat rather than waiting until the normal candle lighting time.* Mincha 7:30 28 Mincha 7:45 21 11 Av 4 Av 26 Tammuz MONDAY TISHA B’AV OBSERVED Mincha 7:55 Early Mincha 2:00 Mincha 7:40 10 Av 14 Mincha 8:05 7 Weekday except as noted SUNDAY Sunday Shacharis at 8:00 a.m. August 2016 ~ Tammuz - Av 5776 14 Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York 22 Elul 15 Elul LABOR DAY 26 19 12 23 Elul 16 Elul 9 Elul Shacharis 8:00 am 2 Elul 5 MONDAY 27 20 13 6 3 Elul 28 21 14 7 25 Elul 18 Elul 11 Elul 4 Elul WEDNESDAY 29 22 15 8 1 26 Elul 19 Elul 12 Elul 5 Elul 28 Av THURSDAY * MINCHA & KABBALAT FRIDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM 24 Elul 17 Elul 10 Elul TUESDAY C.L. 6:34 30 C.L. 6:46 23 C.L. 6:59 16 C.L. 7:12 9 C.L. 8:08 2 3 Ki Tetze 24 Ki Tavo 14 Elul 5:45 Study Group 6:45 Mincha 7:57 Shabbos Ends 17 7 Elul 5:30 Study Group 6:30 Mincha 7:44 Shabbos Ends 12:00 am Selichos 20 Elul 21 Elul 13 Elul 6 Elul Shoftim 6:00 Study Group 6:55 Mincha 8:10 Shabbos ends 12 30 Av ROSH CHODESH Re’eh SATURDAY 6:10 Study Group 7:10 Mincha 29 Av 8:23 Shabbos ends 27 Elul FRIDAY People who cannot be home in time to receive Shabbat with the Congregation should formally exclude themselves. In no case, of course, should candles be lit after the latest time listed in the regular candle lighting schedules. Beginning Friday evenings, March 15th and for the duration of the summer months of long days, the Congregation prays regularly on Friday evenings at 7:00pm. This means that Kabbalat begins around 7:30pm. It is Halachically proper that the Congregation receive the Shabbat together at the same time. This means that families should light candles and receive Shabbat at the same time that the Congregation prays Kabbalat Shabbat rather than waiting until the normal candle lighting time.* Mincha 6:40 25 Mincha 6:50 18 Mincha 7:05 11 1 Elul ROSH CHODESH Mincha 7:20 4 Weekday Shacharis at 7:00 a.m. except except as noted SUNDAY Sunday Shacharis at 8:00 a.m. September 2016 ~ Av - Elul 5776 Congregation Beth Sholom, Rochester, New York | 15