May Nissan- Iyar 2016 5776 - Potomac

The Tablet
Congregation Har Shalom
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Men’s Club Brunch: John Delaney
Volume 51 - Issue 10 •
www.HarShalom.org/thetablet
An Evening on Broadway
Sunday, May 1 at 9:15 am
Sunday, June 5 at 7 pm
We are glad to welcome Congressman John Delaney to the May 1 Men’s Club
Brunch where he will be addressing his constituents at Har Shalom. Join us for
what will be an informative and captivating address preceded by brunch.
Learn more on page 17!
A cabaret evening of entertainment featuring a wide variety of songs from the
well-loved to the lesser-known, and brand new Broadway musicals.
Be sure to book your seats early and join us for this fantastic evening.
Learn more on page 10!
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From the Rabbi
Rabbi Adam J. Raskin • 301-299-7087, ext. 1 | [email protected]
Rabbi
Adam J. Raskin
Dearest Friends,
havuot is often the forgotten
festival, after the vastly more
popular Passover and the more
conveniently scheduled Sukkot.
The festival of receiving the Torah comes
around the time that school lets out, but
Jewish summer camps have not yet begun.
There are very few distinctive rituals: no
seders for feasting or huts for building and
dwelling. Shavuot is more of a mental and
emotional journey; the culmination of the
Passover story…Think about it: If the Jewish
people were redeemed only to wander
aimlessly through the wilderness, what
kind of redemption would that be? Shavuot
is when our people find a purpose; leaving
Egypt was not only for the benefit of the
generation of slaves—it had far greater
ramifications. We depart Egypt in order to
arrive at Sinai. We are freed from Pharaoh
in order to enter into the service of God.
The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, the
central event celebrated at Shavuot, is
where the relationship between God and
Israel is made official.
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I happen to love Shavuot… unlike the
other pilgrimage festivals, it is preciously
short, and compact. In the course of just
two days, we convene for festive meals,
beautiful prayers, and deep learning as
we celebrate God’s most precious gift to
the Jewish people. Over the years various
customs have evolved with this holiday.
Among the most popular is the Tikkun
L’eyl Shavuot, originally promulgated by
the kabbalists, the 16th Century Jewish
mystics of the city of Tzfat. In order to
demonstrate a yearning for Torah, and
a passion for the annual renewal of our
covenantal relationship with God, the
kabbalists instructed Jews to stay up all
night on Erev Shavuot, studying sacred
texts. Actual tikkunim, special collections
of sacred texts to be studied on that holy
night were developed as well, although
nowadays the Tikkun L’eyl Shavuot has
taken on many different permutations,
including at Har Shalom…from guest
scholars to various symposia on Jewish
topics to theme-based learning. This year,
as you hopefully noticed from the cover
of the Tablet, we are going to express our
devotion to Jewish learning and text by
learning short excerpts about each of the
24 books of the Tanakh, the Jewish Bible.
We are inviting anyone who is interested
to participate…sign up for a book, teach
something about its message, either in
a traditional presentation or by being
more creative; do it in song, in poetry, in
a skit. By the end of the night we will all
have a deeper appreciation for the Bible,
the core religious text of Judaism and the
foundational book of Western Civilization. I
hope you’ll join us that night, sign up for a
book, and learn together on this festival of
matan Torah, the giving of the Torah to the
Jewish people.
Emergency Contact Information
In case of illness, death, or any other
family emergency, please contact
Rabbi Raskin at 240-687-7218.
Rabbi
Adam J. Raskin
Hazzan
Henrique Ozur Bass
Executive Director
Shelley Engel, FSA
Director of Congregational Learning
Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen
Director of Youth Engagement
David Helfand
Director of
Membership Engagement and
Interim ECEC Director
Carly Litwok
Rabbi Emeritus
Leonard S. Cahan
Cantor Emeritus
Calvin K. Chizever
Founding Rabbi
Morris Gordon, z”l
President
Sorell Schwartz
Vice Presidents
Mark Newburger
Craig Ginsburg
Wes Kaplow
Jeff Rubin
Beth Ann Spector
Secretary
Michael Baron
Warm wishes, and heartfelt blessings,
Financial Secretary
Leonard Tow
Treasurer
Barton Groh
Rabbi Raskin
Ombudsman
Ken Paretzky
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Notes From The Hazzan
Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass • 301-299-7087, ext. 227 | [email protected]
launched into a nigun, a wordless melody. I am used to learning
and teaching nigunim, so I knew what to do: I joined in, as did
a bunch of eager singers around me. After two iterations of the
melody, Joey stopped, and introduced himself.
did not know what to
expect when I entered
that room, in a Chicago
hotel, on a cold November
night. It was the first night of
the International Convention
of the United Synagogue of
Conservative Judaism, and I
had signed up to participate
in a session with Joey
Hazzan
Henrique Ozur Bass
Weisenberg, of whom I had
heard great accolades. One
of my colleagues went as
far as to say that Joey will change the way we sing at modern
synagogues.
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The session was 1 hour long, and we chanted exactly one
nigun, that same one, over and again. Each time the song felt
different; each repetition added another layer of understanding
and familiarity. Joey experimented with pace, rhythm, volume,
and intensity; we followed his lead. Some of us improvised
harmonies; some of us struggled with the melody. At the end
of the hour, the nigun was firmly entrenched into our short-term
memory. And each one of us left that room with their spirits
soaring.
I thank Bob and Laurie Sunshine for helping bring Joey
to Har Shalom. During Shabbat on May 20 to 21, we will
experience the magic and mysticism of Joey’s music, meditate
with his melodies, and learn his Torah. This will be a Shabbat
filled with song, even more than the regular services at the Har.
This will be a unique opportunity, one which I know you will not
want to miss. And I look forward to seeing you here, be it for
Shabbat dinner on Friday night; services and singing sessions on
Shabbat morning; or the melodious Seudat Shlishit on Saturday
evening.
Several concentric rings of chairs were set up in the center
of the room, and, as the attendants walked in, they were invited
to sit as close as possible to the middle. The first surprise
was that people actually did that. Especially at a convention,
participants tend to drift towards the back of the hall, in case
a hasty retreat is necessary. I presumed that the individuals
drifting into the room would decline the proximity, settling first
in the outer ring. But, those who arrived early were eager to be
close to the action, so I joined them at the inner circle.
Now, Joey sat in one of the chairs in the first loop, quietly,
eyes closed for the longest time. He waited until a good number
of singers joined the group, and, without any further explanation,
Hazzan Ozur Bass
In This Issue
Congregational Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
From the Membership Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Beineinu: Between Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Membership Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Men’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Capital Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Notes from the Hazzan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Daytimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
Youth Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Family News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Youth Department
David Helfand, Director of Youth Engagement • 301-299-7087, ext. 236 | [email protected]
Greetings for a fantastic May!
very day when I leave
Har Shalom and head
back to my apartment
in DC, I get in my car
and take a deep breath in
and out. I take a moment to
think back on the day that
I have had. Was is it a good
day? How did I better the Har
Director of
Shalom community? What
Youth Engagement
didn’t I get done today that
David B. Helfand
I need to do tomorrow? The
most important question that I ask myself is, do I still love the
job that I do? The answer, always, is yes! Har Shalom is a special
place.
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As I reflect on my time here, over eight months, I think about
my first day. I started in the middle of August and hit the ground
running. I have made incredible connections and have learned
from each and every one of you. I can humbly say that I made
the best decision for my future. Har Shalom is the place for me.
As we near the end of the school year, we have much to
be proud of. Our Bonim and Machar groups have had stellar
programming and increased participation from one program to
the next. Our Kadima basketball team finished second in this
year’s league. Our USYers have spent time doing community
service and bonding as a group. We even saw the election of
one of our very own USYers to USY International Board. We have
had community events from Fire and Ice to the Snow Day Party.
Who could forget a magnificent Shabbaton at Capital Camps?
We as a community have much to be proud of. After each of
these events, I have no choice but breathe deeply and smile!
This is the place to be.
With construction underway, most might see this as a
burden. However, I see it as a breath of fresh air and so many
unbelievable and unforgettable opportunities approaching on
the horizon. As we welcome to new partners in the Har Shalom
“Dream Team” this summer, we welcome fresher air for the
Har Shalom family. I could not be more ecstatic about what lies
ahead. This summer, when I visit the Har Shalom campers, I am
excited to take this fresh air with me and ignite the enthusiasm
into each of our campers for the upcoming year at Har Shalom.
If you can’t tell by now, I love my Shul! I hope that over
the next few weeks as we bring our academic year to a close,
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you take a deep breath in and reflect on this incredible year,
but more importantly, this Home that we all have here at Har
Shalom!
B’ahavat Har Shalom,
David B. Helfand
2016-2017 Youth Department Enrollment Open!
The Har Shalom Youth Department is geared towards enhancing the
Jewish lives of our younger congregants. We host a variety of events
all year round and would love for you to be part of the fun!
Please visit the Har Shalom Youth Department section of our website
for 5777 Youth Department Application
www.harshalom.org/youth
Call 301.299.7087
Membership Desk
Carly Litwork, Director of Membership Engagement •
301-299-7087, ext. 250 | [email protected]
ransition - it seems
to be the theme
around Har Shalom
these days in every
sense of the word. For those
of you who have been in the
building recently, you can
see the physical transition
we are having. We are in the
middle of construction right
Membership Coordinator
now, transforming our building
Carly Litwok
into something magnificent
through the help of our
Capital Campaign donors, the
Construction Committee, and all the other hard workers behind
the scenes!
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This summer, the ECEC will have a big transition as well; both
the classrooms and playgrounds are getting a make-over! Thanks
to your support from the Silent Auction and the hard work of the
volunteers who made it happen, every child at Har Shalom will
be able to enjoy a state of the art, brand new playground! I know
the ECEC and Religious School kids as well as everyone else who
plays outside are looking forward to it.
Personally, I have been going through a lot of transitions.
First, my move from Michigan back to Maryland, then marriage
and name change, and finally a new job! I decided to add another
transition within Har Shalom to a new position, Interim Director of
the ECEC! I am incredibly honored and humbled to take over this
position temporarily. It has been an exciting change for me and I
love every moment of it!
I used to be scared of change, but now I understand the only
way to continue growing is through transition! I am sure many of
you are going through your own transitions in life, whether your
child is going to college or you yourself are changing jobs. I would
love to hear about your transitions and remember that everyone
at Har Shalom is here for you no matter what change you are
going through.
5777 ECEC Applications Now Available!
Parents & guardians of children ages 2-4 years old are invited to
apply to our award-winning pre-school program, where kids learn
through play. If you have any questions about the pre-school, you
can visit our website or email our Interim ECEC Director and Director
of Membership Engagement, Carly Litwok at 301-299-7087 ext. 250
or e-mail [email protected] .
Call 301.299.7087 ext. 250
Happy May Flowers!
Carly Litwok
Congregation Har Shalom
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Congregational Learning
Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen • 301-299-7087, ext. 229 | [email protected]
udaism
is
undoubtedly
a religion that
celebrates
the
role of the mother. Apart
from the all too wellknown Jewish mother
jokes, Jewish mothers
have an influential role in
the Jewish home and the
Jewish community. But,
do we have a Jewish day
to celebrate mothers?
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Director of
Congregational Learning
Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen
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She’s older. Now I’m the worrier.
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You shtopt my soul with character.
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Unconditional love but hates my outfit.
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She is lox to my schmear.
L’shalom
Rabbi Cohen
This month, of course, we celebrate Mother’s Day in the
United States. Our secular Mother’s Day was created by social
activist Anna Jarvis in 1908. It was officially adopted as a U.S.
holiday in 1914. Ironically, Anna Jarvis later denounced Mother’s
Day’s commercialization and tried to get it removed from the
calendar.
But a day to celebrate Jewish mothers? Perhaps, Cheshvan
11 is the most likely candidate. Cheshvan 11 is the yahrzeit of the
matriarch Rachel. It is also the 41th day of the Jewish year. In
gematria, the word “eim” or mother has the numerical equivalent
to 41. This connection, though, feels a little like a stretch.
So, what is the answer? When do we, as Jews, celebrate
our mothers? The answer is literally me’Sinai, from Sinai. The
10 Commandments tells us to honor our mother and our father.
Every day is essentially a mother’s day. Respect and honoring of
our mothers is a constant throughout the year.
On Mother’s Day, we take a little extra care to remember
this commandment, celebrate it and renew our commitment to
it. Think of it had Hiddur Mitzvah, the command to beautify the
mitzvot. On Mother’s Day, we enhance the beauty of the mitzvah
of honoring our mother. We take her for brunch, bring her
flowers, arrange a phone call or Skype session or say a special
blessing in her honor.
Gan Shabbat with Judi Lapidus
featuring the Religious School
May 21
Celebrate Shabbat with Prayer, Music, Dance, Stories,
Puppets & More! The Gan service is appropriate for Toddlers,
Pre-Schoolers and Early Elementary School Students. Open
to the community - so invite your friends!
Questions? E-mail David Helfand at [email protected].
So make your Mother’s Day especially grand this year – your
mom or the other special women in your life will appreciate it!
A fun little Mother’s Day exercise: in 2013, Forward
magazine challenged their readers to describe a Jewish mother
in six words. What would you say?
Here are a few of their examples:
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You met a boy? Jewish, right?
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Leaned out, leaned in, leaned on.
Congregation Har Shalom
Join us for Shabbat Sing with Hazzan Ozur Bass!
Please join us every Friday morning for our Shabbat Sing, led
by Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass. We’d love to have parents and
grandparents share in this special and fun time with the children.
Stay for our free Baby Playgroup.
Call 301.299.7087 ext. 250
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Adult Education
Adult Education
Weekly Jewish Text
Classes
Torah Trope with Hazzan Ozur Bass
Tuesdays at 8 pm, May 3, 10, 17
Have you ever wanted to chant Torah? Do you love listening
to the Torah chanter and what to learn more about it? Are you
curious how the system of trope works and adds meaning to
the Biblical text? This course is for you! No knowledge of Torah
cantillation is needed, but participants should be able to read
Hebrew with relative ease.
Talmud Study with Rabbi Cahan
Mondays at 8:00 pm, May 2, 9, 16, 23
Explore the Talmud and its lessons with Rabbi Cahan. This
perennial favorite has been around for over a decade. Hebrew
or prior study helpful, but not required. Novice students always
welcome! Touch the sources created by the Sages.
Text in the City with Rabbi Raskin
Wednesday, May 4 at noon
Downtown lunch and learn with Rabbi Adam Raskin at the Law
Offices of Hogan Lovells, Columbia Square, 555 13th Street NW
(above Metro Center). Bring your own lunches. Beverages &
dessert will be provided.
Shabbat Torah Study with Lay-leaders
Approximately 12:40 pm on Shabbat
Join this popular, long-standing Torah discussion group, each
Shabbat at approximately 12:40 pm. No Hebrew knowledge
or previous Torah study necessary; just an interest in looking
at Torah text and discussing it with other members of the Har
Shalom community. Registration not required.
Register with Leslie in the Clergy Office, 301-299-7087 ext. 223
or [email protected].
Interfaith Bible Study 2015-2016
Messengers from God - Angels & the Exodus
Monthly Sundays at 7 pm
May 22 at Congregation Har Shalom
How does God send us messages? Who are God’s messengers?
We will explore these questions and more through the sacred
texts of our two traditions.
Taught by Rabbi Leonard Cahan and Pastor Jan Lookingbill from
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Minha-Torah Study-Ma’ariv Study Group
On Shabbat, time is 15 minutes before candle-lighting time
the day before (rounded to the nearest 5 min)
Since 1990, Har Shalom congregants have celebrated the end of
Shabbat with a lay-led Minha-Torah Study, Ma’ariv Study Group.
This 90-minute service includes 30 to 40 minutes of learning
on the weekly Torah portion or the prayers and their meaning.
Dr. Stan Siegel, Dr. Fred Steinberg and other congregants and
clergy members have led the teaching and discussion. Come
discover this gem of learning at Har Shalom - twenty-five years
in the making. Registration not required.
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Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Sonia Beekman, Chair • 301-299-7087, ext. 312 | [email protected]
Holocaust Commemoration Service at Har Shalom
Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 PM
(Exhibit Hall Opens at 4:30 PM)
Join us on Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 PM for a special Yom HaShoah service to commemorate the
memory of those who perished in the Holocaust, honor the survivors and recognize the righteous
Gentiles. Fifth, sixth and seventh grade Religious School students will be viewing the Exhibit
Hall and attending the Commemoration Service. Parents are encouraged to share this experience
with their children and attend this important Holocaust Program with them.
Help us create a Har Shalom Wall of Remembrance
Submit names of your family members who perished in the Holocaust on our link
http://harshalom.org/holocaust-wall-of-remembrance/. Come to the Commemoration Service on
May 3 to honor their memory. A special Holocaust Kaddish will be recited.
Remember a Child who Perished in the Holocaust
Young people can sign-up to participate in the service by going to
http://harshalom.org/holocaust-children/ and submitting the name of the child who perished in
the Holocaust they remembered on their Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Visit the Exhibit Hall
View Holocaust related items from Har Shalom families as well as artwork displayed in an
Exhibit Hall from 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
Please contact Sonia Beekman, at 301-299-7087 X 312 or e-mail [email protected]
if you are a survivor, family member of a survivor, have Holocaust related items to display, or
would like to volunteer.
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Membership Program
Susan Grant, Chair • 301-299-7087, ext. 321 | [email protected]
Hosts Mike Silverman and
Cindy Fishman
Ellen Robin and Debbie Meisegeier
...
...
Dessert Night Out
Recap
The last Dessert Night Out of the season had an incredible
turnout with over 60 people in attendance. There was a
plentiful display of awesome desserts and fruit. Thank you to
our hosts, Cindy Fishman and Mike Silverman, for being such
gracious hosts. In addition to hosting, Cindy and Mike served as
tasting judges to the fine selection of hamantaschen that were
brought by several guests. Thank you to our many bakers of
both traditional and contemporary holiday delights. First prize
went to Debbie Meisegeier for her traditional fruit-filled treat
and 2nd prize went to Ellen Robin for her cannoli hamantaschen.
Both received gift cards for their efforts. I personally thought the
double chocolate with cookie dough filling was most tasty!! My
classic poppy one didn’t make the final cut!
If you would like to be a host of a Dessert Night Out, please
contact Susan Grant at [email protected].
Planning an event?
Are you planning an event or meeting at Har Shalom or offsite? No matter how large or small the event, please be sure
to contact Carly Litwok at 301-299-7087 ext. 250 or e-mail
[email protected] to check the synagogue calendar for
conflicts. We love having lots of events and want to make
sure everyone will be able to attend, and that we have proper
space for you.
Call 301.299.7087 ext. 250
Congregation Har Shalom
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B’nai Mitzvah & Family News
Silent Auction
Leslie Albershardt, Assistant to the Clergy • 301-299-7087, ext 223
[email protected]
Marianna Ashin & Jackie Blanken, Co-Chairs • 301-299-7087
[email protected]
THANK YOU
FOR SUPPORTING HAR SHALOM’S
5/7/2016
5/14/2016
Madelyn Etman
Maya Erd
Daughter of
Larry & Marci Etman
Daughter of
Steven & Stacey Erd
Mazal Tov:
Morton & Aileen Rosenberg on their 52nd anniversary.
Austin & Carole Mittler and Joseph & Marsha Morgan on the
Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Jaclyn Morgan, daughter
of Steve & Tammy Morgan at Har Shalom on March 12th.
Rachel Ginsburg on her birthday.
Saul Schepartz on his birthday.
Rabbi Janet Ozur Bass on her appointment to the position of
CES-JDS Middle School Assistant Principal.
Larry Haas on the publication of his new book, “Harry & Arthur:
Truman, Vandenberg, and the Partnership That Created the
Free World.”
Shelly & Barry Basen on the birth of their grandson, Lucas
Henry Basen, on March 11th. The proud parents are Tyler &
Angela Basen.
Seth & Arlene Goldberg on the naming of their granddaughter,
Sophia Ava Berlin, daughter of Sandra & Kenny Berlin.
Michael Baron on the 33rd anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Executive Director Shelley Engel on receiving her Fellow of
Synagogue Administration.
Couldn’t make it? Visit:
www.harshalom.org/silent-auction
to sponsor a playground piece AND/OR
purchase your brick paver to honor your
grandchildren, children or parents!
Condolences:
Karen Priesman on the passing of her father,
Sherman Baumel.
Melvin Slan on the passing of his brother, Allen Slan.
Diana Rabinowitz on the passing of her uncle,
Bernard Weber.
Laurie May on the passing of her mother,
Betty Cybil Eisenberg.
Susy Postal on the passing of her father, Simon Rosenberg.
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Announcements
Let us know about the changes in your life so we can share in the
moments that matter to you, simhas and life-cycle events alike.
Call 301.299.7087
50th Anniversary Capital Campaign
50th Anniversary Capital Campaign • 301-299-7087, ext. 1 | [email protected]
You can feel the excitement in the air. We kicked off the first
week of construction Monday evening with a toast and ceremonial
destruction of the wall in the social hall. Sledgehammers and
hardhats were provided and our team was all too willing to start
the process of rebuilding. There was something cathartic with
each smash of that wall.
We took down the items in the display cases, library and
on the walls for safe keeping and reuse and built the temporary
wall in the hallway to provide for protection. The contractors
started with the demolition of the bathrooms.
During the second week, demolition continued in the lobby
area. We have taken out ceilings and walls to accommodate the
larger opening to the new library/lounge. This new area will both
keep our most widely read books and create a welcoming and
quite place to read and wait for the clergy.
Demolition and the reconfiguration of the new and improved
restrooms has begun and the Steel has arrived to support the
newly enlarged and welcoming entryway!
Pardon the dust, thank you for your patience and we
appreciate your continued support. Feel free to show your
appreciation and support by clicking on the donate button!
Sincerely,
The Construction Committee
Congregation Har Shalom
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Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1 ECEC Teacher Appreciation
Shaharit
Men’s Club Brunch:
Congressman John
Delaney
12:30 pm Community Yom HaShoah
Observance at B’nai
Israel
6:30 pm Kesher Dessert Program
followed by Classes
7:45 pm Ma’ariv
9:00 am
9:15 am
8:00 pm
8:00 pm
6:45 am
8:30 am
12:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
9:00 am
12:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:45 pm
Shaharit
Haggigat HaSiddur
Interfaith Bible Study
Sharing Your Blessings
Reception
Ma’ariv
USY Spring Convention
9:00 am
7:45 pm
Shaharit
Ma’ariv
9:30 am
10:15 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Torah Trope
with Hazzan Ozur Bass
Erev Yom HaAtzma’ut
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9:30 am
10:15 am
7:00 pm
7:45 pm
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed:
Torah Trope with
Hazzan Ozur Bass
6:45 am
12:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Shaharit
ECEC Jump Bunch
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Talmud Study
with Rabbi Cahan
Congregation Board
Meeting
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed:
Torah Trope with
Hazzan Ozur Bass
Building Closed Except for Services 7:45 pm
USY Spring Convention
8:00 pm
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed:
Torah Trope with
Hazzan Ozur Bass
8:00 pm
29 Memorial Day
Shaharit
Ma’ariv
30
Music Time for Tots
Sisterhood Bowling
Adult Ed: Speak More Ivrit
Ma’ariv
25
9:30 am
10:15 am
7:00 pm
7:45 pm
31
11
9:30 am Music Time for Tots
10:15 am Sisterhood Bowling
12:00 pm Daytimers Forum:
Rabbi Cahan
7:00 pm Adult Ed: Speak More Ivrit
7:45 pm Ma’ariv
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7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Music Time for Tots
Sisterhood Bowling
Adult Ed: Text in the City
Sisterhood Daytime Book
Club: Everything I Never
Told You
Adult Ed: Speak More Ivrit
Ma’ariv
Men’s Club Board Meeting
10 Yom HaZikaron,
23 Religious Snow-Day Make-up 24
6:45 am
7:45 pm
12 The Tablet
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
16
Shaharit
ECEC Truck Day
ECEC Jump Bunch
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Talmud Study
with Rabbi Cahan
22
4
7:00 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Shaharit
ECEC Trip to Israel
ECEC Jump Bunch
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Talmud Study
with Rabbi Cahan
Executive Committee
Meeting
15 Community Shred Day
9:00 am Shaharit
10:30 am J-Street Challenge Movie
Screening
1:30 pm Men’s Club
Yom Ha’Atzamaut
6:30 pm Kesher Dessert Program
followed by Classes
7:45 pm Ma’ariv
Yom HaShoah Exhibit
Yom HaShoah Program
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Torah Trope
with Hazzan Ozur Bass
9 Erev Yom HaZikaron
6:45 am
10:30 am
12:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Shaharit
Ma’ariv
3
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Shaharit
ECEC Jump Bunch
Ma’ariv
Adult Ed: Talmud Study
with Rabbi Cahan
Sisterhood Board
Meeting
8
Rosh Hodesh Iyyar
Mother’s Day
Religious School Closed
9:00 am
7:45 pm
2
Week
6:45 am
12:30 pm
7:45 pm
8:00 pm
Wednesday
Music Time for Tots
Sisterhood Bowling
Adult Ed: Speak More Ivrit
Ma’ariv
Calendar
Thursday
Yom HaShoah
9:30 am
7:45 pm
Friday
5
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Ma’ariv
6
9:30 am
9:30 am
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:49 pm
Yom HaAtzma’ut
6:45 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
1:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:45 pm
7:45 pm
Shaharit
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
ECEC Chaverim Pizza Social
Men’s Club: Adult Kids Club
Dinner
Ma’ariv
Lag B’Omer
6:45 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am
7:45 pm
Shaharit
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
ECEC Siyyum Rehearsal
ECEC Lag B’Omer Bonfire
Ma’ariv
Shaharit
Parasha: Aharei Mot
Bat Mitzvah: Madelyn Etman
Bow Tie Shabbat
10:45 am STAR Shabbat
12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Study
7:25 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv
12
Shaharit
ECEC Yom HaAtzma’ut
Celebration
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
Play Reading Group
Men’s Club: Boyz Club Poker
Night
Ma’ariv
7
9:30 am
Shabbat Sing
ECEC Baby & Me
Play-group
Kabbalat Shabbat
Barchu BBQ
Candle Lighting
13
9:30 am
9:30 am
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
7:57 pm
Shabbat Sing
ECEC Baby & Me
Play-group
Kabbalat Shabbat
Rak Ehad at the
Cohen home
Candle Lighting
19
6:45 am
9:30 am
5:15 pm
6:30 pm
Saturday
14
Shaharit
Parasha: K’doshim
Bat Mitzvah: Maya Erd
12:30 pm Tabletop Games Kiddush
12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Study
7:40 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv
9:30 am
20
6:30 pm
7:22 pm
8:02 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Congregation Shabbat Dinner:
with guest Joey Weisenberg
Candle Lighting
26 USY Spring Convention
9:30 am
9:30 am
6:30 pm
8:08 pm
Shabbat Sing
ECEC Baby & Me
Play-group
Kabbalat Shabbat
Candle Lighting
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9:30 am
10:05 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
12:00 pm
12:40 pm
7:45 pm
Shaharit
Parasha: Emor
Shabbat with Joey Weisenberg
Religious School Participates in Services
Gan Shabbat
STAR Shabbat
Z’mirot Shabbat
Shabbat Torah Study
Minha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv
27 USY Spring Convention
28
Shaharit
Parasha: B’har
10:15 am Learner’s Minyan
12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Study
7:50 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma’ariv
9:30 am
Congregation Har Shalom
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Capital Campaign • Donor List
$
50th Anniversary Capital Campaign • 301-299-7087, ext. 1 | [email protected]
million
raised
Innovator ~ Hadshan
$100,000+
Anonymous
Joe & Rachel Katz
Ron & Joy Paul
Ira Sherman & Maryjo Meier
Leader ~ Manheeg
$54,000 - $99,999
Jeff & Mikki Ashin
Builder ~ Boneh
$36,000 - $53,999
Leonard & Jacqueline Haynes
Howard & Cindy Menditch
Bruce Menditch &
Deborah Forst-Menditch
Stanford & Elaine Steppa
Marvin & June Rogul
Barry & Rita Wertlieb
Guardian ~ Shomer
$25,000 - $35,999
Fred & Iris Burke
David & Phyllis Coburn
Har Shalom’s Sisterhood
Judd Kessler & Carol Farris
Joan Levenson
Donald & Sheila Moldover
Daniel & Rose Shames
Larry & Michelle Spott
Stuart & Joy Stein
Friend ~ Haver
$18,000 - $24,999
Anonymous
Larry & Miriam Avrunin
Al Binder
Bill Bresnick & Ellen Kaner
Bresnick
Martin & Dolly z”l Grolnic
Richard & Linda Isen
Mark & Ruth Newburger
Lowell & Sandie Satler
Robert Shapiro & Joni LucasShapiro
Steve & Alyse Steinborn
Bob & Laurie Sunshine
Partner ~ Shutaf
$10,000 - $17,999
Anonymous
Marty & Harriette Adler
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Marvin & Rachel Becker
Bob & Susan Bodansky
Paul & Julie Christian
Ronald & Lesley Cooper
Jason & Jennifer Eisenberg
Roy & Julie Eskow
Craig & Dara Friedson
Ron & Margie Glancz
Larry & Sara Goldkind
Matthew & Toby Holtzman
Eric & Alissa Horvitz
Sheldon & Loretta Kotzin
Bernie & Francine Lubran
Jack & Laverne Markowitz
Ron & Toni Paul
Ron z”l & Hanna Lee Pomerantz
Jonathan & Charisse Reiner
Howard Rosenstock
Leonard & Helene Sacks
Sorell & Marsha Schwartz
Arnold Spevack & Sharon Siegel
Gerald & Deana Stempler
David & Jennifer Stier
Joseph & Carole Wolinsky
Sustainer ~ Parnas
$5,000 - $9,999
Anonymous x2
Allan & Janet Akman
Arden & Ellen Baker
Stewart & Sondra Block
Neil Bressler
Victor & Marla Cohen
Meredith Conte
Howard & Nancy Cooper
David & Barbara Cypes
Jeffrey & Lora Drezner
Donald & Nadine Fox
Eric & Susie Edelson
Seth Greenstein & Carolyn
Eichberg
Joan Forest
Hal & Laurie Freed
David & Kathy Frome
Barton & Lily Groh
Jacob & Lisa Handelsman
Har Shalom’s Men’s Club
Wes & Amy Kaplow
Stephen & Karen Katz
Barry & Barbara Korb
Ken & Karen Lechter
Rami & Michelle Loya
Lloyd & Rori Malech
David & Bilha Marcus
Michal Marcus
Eric & Sharon Mayl
Steven & Harriet Meltzer
Howard Morse & Lisa Loeb
Marc Nemiroff
Chuck Ossola & Barbara Wahl
Hazzan Henrique & Rabbi Janet
Ozur Bass
Martin Pozesky & Ellen Menaker
Scott & Diana Rabinowitz
Rabbi Adam & Sari Raskin
Sanford & Sandra Richman
Daniel Ritter & Eileen Penner
Owen & Margie Ritter
Stewart & Shelley Remer
Susan Rosenstock
Andrew Satin & Gail Seiken
Jonathan Smith & Hilary Belitsky
Daniel Snow & Linda Silverman
Martin & Judith Stein
Peter & Jodi Susser
Daniel & Margery Swerdlow
Stuart & Sheila Taylor
Bruce & Debby Vivari
Leon & Nancy Weintraub
Supporter ~ Tomekh
$1,000 - $4,999
Anonymous x3
David & Sandy Abrams
Judy Abrams
Jeff & Faith Adler
Philip & Lorraine Altschuler
Brian & Marianna Ashin
Brad & Ellen Balfour
Michael & Paulette Baron
Andrew & Hillary Benson
Herbert & Cindy Berkowitz
Harry & Myra Birnkrant
Scott & Marcie Blackman
Rabbi Leonard & Elizabeth Cahan
Jennifer Cassell
David & Jodi Chen
Deborah Cohen
Howard & Leah Cohen
Moshe & Myra Cohen
Norman & Marilynn Cohen
David Deep & Erica Webber
David Doar & Marjorie Klein
Meyer & Carolyn Eisenberg
Rabbi Irving & Fran Elson
Alan Esenstad & Tracy Threefoot
Steve & Stacey Erd
Frances Feder
Enrique & Suzanne Fefer
Harley Felstein
Larry & Dawn Fischer
Jeffrey & Heather Fitter
David & Sandy Freeman
2.9
Marvin
Friedman & Margaret Vogel
Eugene & Beth Fritz
Varghese & Rani George
Peter & Janette Gilman
Craig & Rachel Ginsburg
Randy & Elizabeth Goldel
Lee & Marlene Goldschmidt
Stuart & Valerie Gordon
Herbert & Susan Gould
Joe & Selma Greenberg
Ken & Judi Halperin
Ken & Sheila Handel
Jason & Dana Harrison
Paul & Jacqueline Haven
Harold & Penny Heltzer
Herb & Ellen Herscowitz
Daniel & Cathy Hodin
Reid Horwitz & Robin Stutman
Donald & Melissa Hurwitz
Aaron Hutman
Ed & Kandy Hutman
Harvey & Ellen Karch
David & Laura Katz
David & Hedda Kenton
Eric & Vicki Klein
Brian & Wendy Krakower
Sam & Marie Kramer
Sheldon & Shelah Landsman
Michael & Carol Leibowitz
Paul & Andrea Lewis
Marilyn Loesberg
Richard & Diane Lurye
Stewart & Amy Manela
Neil Martin & Lisa Warsinger Martin
Kenneth Max & Patti Raber
Randy & Laurie May
David & Debbie Meisegeier
Arnold & Thalia Meltz
Ari & Abbey Meltzer
Eric & Francie Mendelsohn
Richard & Nancy Millstein
Gary & Miriam Mishkin
Jamie & Lynn Mintzer
Hank & Ruth Modlin
Judy Morenoff
Ronald & Margaret Myers
Mark Osborne & Lynn Goldfarb
Ron & Donna Oser
Billy & Ruth Oshinsky
Alan Ost & Kara Forest
Norma Ozur
Ken & Yvonne Paretzky
Norman & Yetta Plotnick
Antonio & Jennifer Primerano
Ted & Susan Rabkin
Samuel & Irma Raker
* list of donors is current as of March 31, 2016; this list reflects donors who have pledged directly to the Capital Campaign
Capital Campaign • Donor List | Continued
For more information about how you can support our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, please contact Rabbi Raskin’s office, (301) 299-7087, ext. 1 or speak to Capital Campaign Chair
Joe Katz. You may also email [email protected]
p
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g. Thank you!
Thomas Reichmann & Miriam
Toporowicz
Bernard & Cheryl Rod
Gerald & Idelle Rosenberg
Robert & Wendy Rosenblatt
Jeffrey & Irene Rosenbloom
Richard & Karen Rothman
Jeff & Pat Rubin
Ed & Debbie Schapiro
Hal Scheinberg & Roberta
Lasken
Stanley & Paulette Schofer
Steve & Wendy Schuster
Jeremy & Graciela Schwartz
Stanley Seiken
Bob & Harriet Shub
Michael Silverman & Cynthia
Fishman
Maximo & Daisy Singer
Melvin & Linda Slan
Mitch & Amy Smith
Eliot & Christiane Sorel
August & Carolyn Spector
Daniel & Tamara Stern
Robert & Linda Stillman
Mark & Susan Strassman
Andrew Strauch & Bonnie
Handel
Joel & Leslie Susskind
Howard & Lorraine Tischler
Marcy Versel
David & Joan Weiss
Allen & Phyllis Weltz
Howard & Sue Wilchins
Shirley Willcher
Dennis & Linda Winson
Allen & Karen Wolland
Donor ~ Nadiv
Up to $999
Anonymous
Michael & Judy Abramowitz
Abe & Marcia Akresh
George Alexander & Nancy
Gribeluk
Elliot & Lee Alpher
Isaac & Barbara Angres
Julie Ashin
Martin Auerbach
Lon & Ellen Babby
Simon & Jane Babil
Jonathan Baker & Anita
Mosner
Stanley & Shelley Balis
Cheryl Baraf
Michael & Marsha Baris
Barry & Shelly Basen
Ides Bass
Andrew & Stephanie
Batchelor
Alvin & Phoebe Bauman
Scott Becker & Sharon
Avrunin
Bernie & Sonia Beekman
John & Gail Belgard
Judy Bernstein
Jack & Diana Binder
Gershon Blackmore & Addy
Greenfeld
Bryan & Jaclyn Blanken
Jeffrey & Jennifer Bochner
Madelene Bochner
David Borenstein & Dorothy
Fait
Jerry & Harriet Breslow
Bernard & Linda Brill
Kenneth & Jill Brodkowitz
Mickey & Robin Burstein
Philip & Roberta Carin
Larry Center & Elizabeth Stoff
Charlotte Chansky
Jeffrey & Meryl Cohen
Melvin & Susie Cohen
Richard & Ronni Cristol
Terry Dalle-Tezze & Terri
Esterowitz
Stephen & Elizabeth Deitch
Shirley Dominitz
Stuart & Heidi Dross
David Dwares & Susan
Kaminsky
Seth Edlavitch & Melissa
Segal
David & Wendy Epstein
David & Jennifer Faerberg
Glenn & Claudia Faigen
Jose & Susan Fajgenbaum
Michael Falk & Taury Silver
Henry & Stephanie Fein
Steven & Mindy Feirman
Alan & Hannah Fisher
Lois Forster
Mark & Marlene Frankel
Nan Fried
Francine Friedman
Roberto & Marie Friedman
Matthew Friedson
Fred & Naomi Glaser
Michael & Marlyn Glickman
Brett & Debra Goltz
Richard & Joan Gorman
Saul Golubcow & Hedy
Teglasi
Jason Gould & Debbie
Reichmann
Darryl & Susan Grant
Mark & Joan Green
Susan Harris
Mark & Ruthie Hartzman
Mark & Barbara Hirsch
David & Ronnie Hirschberg
Andrew Hoenig & Abbe
Milstein
Bruce & Toni Immerman
Lee & Beth Isaacson
Joseph & Zeevia Jaffa
Cheryl Kagan
Anita Kallfelz
Manny Karbeling
Dennis & Ilene Kiefer
Gary & Stephanie Knauer
Arnold Kohn
Bob & Lisa Koppel
Marty & Marlene Kossoff
Yuri & Inna Kost
Ben & Elaine Kovalsky
Beverly Kragen
Nathaniel & Jill Kronisch
Dorothy Kulik
Michael & Sara Landy
Bryan & Judi Lapidus
Susan Leitman
Ephraim & Ruth Levin
Daniel & Janice Levine
Richard Levine & Susan
Wachtel
Renato & Marcia Levy
Benjamin & Susan Lifsey
Richard & Lisa Lind
Jeff & Diane Lininger
Claudio & Raquel Loser
Michael & Gail Marcus
Seth & Marisa Marcus
Stuart & Sheila Marcus
Karen Mausner
Joan Medway
Richard & Helene Meltzer
Ron & Alita Millen
Austin & Carole Mittler
David & Dara Morenoff
Lisa Morenoff
Michael & Carol Moskowitz
Daniel & Betsy NewSchneider
Irving & Lynn Perlroth
Howard & Iris Perry
Robert & June Plotkin
Mark & Nancy Plumer
Gary & Carol Plushnick
Ken Popkin & Jan Shapiro
Seth & Judith Popkin
Jerry & Susy Postal
Phil & Karen Priesman
Lance & Hilda Pursner
Elazar & Ruth Rabbani
Harvey & Wendy Reiter
Howard & Ellen Reitkopp
Robert Richter
Ken & Joyce Robbins
Thomas Rogers & Marlene
Michaelson
Gary Rohen & Esther Childers
Rohen
Matthew & Randi Rosenblatt
Morton & Rachel Rosenberg
Morris & Honey Rosen
Dick & Leslie Salzman
Fred & Ellen Sarran
Saul & Marlyn Schepartz
Irving & Eleanor
Schmetterling
Spencer & Eleanor Schron
Paula Schuster
Debra Schwartz
Allen & Aimee Segal
Jeffrey & Melanie Shauer
Arlyne Sher
Stephen & Eileen Sherr
Jon Silverstone & Maya
Chauls
Robert & Cindy Singman
Barry & Sue Sklar
Michael Solomon
Beth Ann Spector
Len & Joanne Sperling
Milton & Debra Star
Richard & Sharon Sternberg
Joyce Sternstein
Alice Strasser
Steven & Wendy Susswein
Andrew & Mona Tavss
Bruce & Sharon Trauben
Jeff & Diane Tredwell
Leonard & Andrea Volin
Jack Weil & Margo Faier
Andrew & Randy Weiss
Harold & Barbara Weiss
Mark & Hilary Weiss
Mark & Sherri Weiss
Marius & Yvonne Weinreb
Harry & Joan Weintrob
Robert & Blima Wellek
Ian & Lisa Weston
Philip & Shirley Wisotsky
Carol Witt
Isidore & Florence Wolfe
Scott & Emily Yinger
Michael & Harriet Yoselle
John & Ellen Zidar
Andrew & Joan Zuckermann
Congregation Har Shalom
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Men’s Club
Richard Sternberg, President • 301-299-7087, ext. 411 | [email protected]
people, educators, labor representatives, and policy experts
together to chart a way towards a high-tech, high-information,
economy.
As usual, the brunch buffet will open at 9:15 am with the
speaker to begin between 10:15 and 10:30 am.
Men’s Club Brunch:
Congressman John Delaney
Representative for Maryland’s 6th
Congressional District
Sunday, May 1, at 9:15 am
The Har Shalom Men’s Club is honored to host Congressman
John Delaney as he addresses his constituents at our synagogue.
Congressman John Delaney was elected in 2012 to serve
Maryland’s Sixth District, which encompasses portions of the
Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Frederick Counties
and all of Washington, Allegany, and Garrett Counties.
As the son of a union electrician, John grew up in a blue collar
household. Scholarships from his father’s union (IBEW Local 164),
the American Legion, VFW, and the Lion’s Club, allowed John to
attend college. John is a graduate of Columbia University and
Georgetown University Law Center. A business builder, Delaney
founded two New York Stock Exchange listed companies
before the age of 40, and is a past winner of the Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
John and his wife April McClain-Delaney have made
community service a priority, especially in the field of education,
the provision of core services, and issues effecting children. They
are generous supporters of the public interest law initiatives at
Georgetown University Law Center, where they endowed the
Delaney Family Professorship in Public Interest Law and have
funded significant scholarships for student’s interest in public
service. John is a member of the Board of Directors of Georgetown
University and the National Symphony Orchestra, was the past
Chairman of the Board at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School and
was a past member of the Board of Directors for the International
Center for Research on Women.
Congressman Delaney’s primary focus in office is to restore
our nation’s economic competitiveness so that we can have a
strong middle class, raise our standard of living, and expand the
number of good jobs available to Americans. In 2011, Delaney
founded Blueprint Maryland, a non-profit dedicated to invigorating
Maryland’s private sector. Blueprint Maryland gathered business
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Adult Kids: Club Activities
As you should know by now, the Adult Kids activities are
organized by the Men’s Club and are oriented towards members
who are physically, if not psychologically, old enough to have adult
kids; i.e., people older than about 50 years.
The three primary Adult Kids activities are monthly dinners,
semiannual golf outings and a monthly book and movie get
together. During April we had our spring golf outing. Details on
this activity will be reported next month because of the long lead
time needed for The Tablet. No Adult Kids dinner was held in April
because of the golf outing. In March, we went to a popular deli.
Ten people attended and we all had a good time.
The Book and Movie Activity featured a showing of Spotlight
at Don Moldover’s house. Yashur Koach to Don and Sheila for
hosting us. This movie is an excellent portrayal of the reporting
by the Boston Globe that broke the Catholic Church problems
with pedophiles. We discussed the movie after the showing and
enjoyed some pizza that we ordered. We completed reading our
first book, The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. You will be
informed of our next book selection in the June Tablet.
Upcoming events:
AK Dinner, Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 pm. Restaurant is
TBD; the restaurant will be either kosher or will have vegetarian
and fish entrées.
Book and Movie Activity, Wednesday, May 25th Movie and
logistics TBD.
Details for either or both of these events will be provide to
everyone who RSVPs at [email protected].
Sisterhood
Wendy Epstein & Susan Rabkin, Co-Chairs • 301-299-7087 | [email protected]
Purim Baskets
This year was wonderfully
successful!
Over 900 people received Purim
Baskets made by members of Har
Shalom’s Sisterhood. We are proud and
very happy about the substantial profit that was made.
Perhaps some of you would like to help next year. There
is always a need and a space for more helpers.
Sisterhood Helps ECEC
the danger in silence and repression and the repercussions
of never voicing how you really feel.
As always, join the members of the Book Club at 12:30 PM
– with or without a brown bag lunch – for coffee and
conversation. The book discussion begins at 1:00 PM.
Torah Fund
The Sisterhood’s event benefiting The Torah
Fund’s special Project in Memory of Selma Miller
has been moved to September. More information
on date and location will be sent at a later date.
Sisterhood is happy to donate $1,000
to the ECEC to help purchase a new
playground for the children. We hope to
play with them in the future.
Sisterhood Bowling
Sisterhood members usually meet at Bowl
America. During the summer many members
also choose to meet. If you are interested
in joining us for bowling or simply have a
question, please contact Bena Seigel at
Sisterhood Membership
Appreciation Dinner
We hope to see all Sisterhood Members
at the annual Appreciation Dinner on
Wednesday, June 15. There will be a
Dinner and we will enjoy a Fashion Show
given by my favorite dress shop, Mae’s in Virginia. If you
have forgotten to join Sisterhood, you still have a chance
to pay your dues.
301-642-8171.
Sisterhood Mah Jongg
The 2016 Mah Jongg cards are available
through Sisterhood. Weekly Mah Jongg
has been very well received. RSVP to
[email protected].
Sisterhood Daytime Book
Club
May 4
The Sisterhood Daytime Book Club will
meet on May 4th to discuss “Everything
I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. Marsha
Schwartz will facilitate the discussion.
This first novel examines the Lees, a middle class
mixed-racial family in suburban 1970s Ohio. After middle
child Lydia disappears and is discovered dead at the
bottom of a lake, the Lees will have to revisit painful
memories that have contributed to extremely tense and
fragile family dynamics. Through shifting perspectives
and shifts in time, “Everything I Never Told You” explores
Bikkur Cholim
Sisterhood regularly sends meals to
congregants who are sick. It is done all year
and is very much appreciated. Please do what
you can to help this wonderful cause. Please
call Ruth Levin at 301-251-9373 and offer to help. Thank you.
Sisterhood Helps
By working in the Har Shalom Judaica Shop
By Visiting the sick
By Delivering food to the sick
Congregation Har Shalom
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Daytimers
Saul & Marlyn Schepartz, Co-Chairs • 301-299-7087, ext. 275 | [email protected]
session of the State Legislature.
As usual, our meetings will start at noon with a brown-bag
dairy/pareve lunch, for which we will supply beverages and
dessert. The program will begin at about 12:30 pm.
Daytimers Forum: Rabbi Cahan
Wednesday, May 11, at Noon
Our speaker will be Rabbi Cahan, in a presentation postponed
from February entitled “The Jewish Geography and History of
Spain”. We are all aware of the expulsion of the Jews in 1492
but few know in any detail the rich cultural history of the Spanish
Jews prior to that time, beginning as early as 300 C.E. It is also of
interest that the current King of Spain has been reaching out to
the descendants of the Spanish Jews who were exiled to consider
joint citizenship and even returning to that country. We look
forward to an interesting, informative, and entertaining meeting.
Special Announcement
It is with regret that we inform you of our decision to retire
as leaders of the Forum and Theater groups as of the end of the
current season. Although we have enjoyed working with you,
we find that it is becoming harder and harder to perform our
responsibilities as they should be done. We believe that these
activities should be led by younger individuals with more energy
than we can muster at this time.
We would be happy to discuss what is involved with any
individuals and/or couples who may be interested in taking over
these efforts. Please call us at 301-926-5093.
Marlyn and Saul Schepartz
Daytimers Forum:
State Senator Brian Feldman
District 15
Thursday, June 9, at noon
Our final speaker for the season will be State Senator Brian
Feldman, whose District 15 includes Har Shalom and many if
not a majority of its members. Please note that the date has
been changed to June 9, 2016, to accommodate his schedule.
Senator Feldman was appointed to his current position in 2013
by Governor O’Malley, having served in the House of Delegates
from 2002 until then. In 2014, he was elected to a full four-year
term. Senator Feldman currently sits on the Finance Committee
of the State Senate. Before entering the political arena, he served
as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice. He is a practicing
attorney in Maryland. Senator Feldman will discuss the 2016
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Learn About Daytimers
The Daytimers Forums are held monthly, September to June, in
the Har Shalom Social Hall and are free and open to all. Bring a
dairy brown-bag lunch at noon; refreshments will be served.
From October through April, the Jewish Film Festival presents
outstanding motion picture dramas, comedies and documentaries
produced in Israel, Europe and the U.S.
For many years, the Daytimers has arranged for the group to
attend selected stage productions at Theatre J at the DC Jewish
Community Center. We are looking forward to arranging a number
of such trips in the next year.
Email [email protected]
Donation Form
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Ongoing Operations & Facility
___ General Operating $10
___ Building Improvement $10
Discretionary Funds
___ Rabbi’s Discretionary $10
___ Rabbi Emeritus Discretionary $10
___ Hazzan's Discretionary $10
Purchase Books
___ Siddur Sim Shalom (Prayer Book) $36
___ Etz Hayim Humash (Bible) $60
Books
___ Marcus Family Endowment
for Special Projects $36
___ Prayer Books Fund $10
Education
___ Adult Education $10
___ Alan B. Levenson $10
___ Doreen Fermaglich Endowment $36
___ Judy Foer Scholars Endowment $36
___ Morris & Lillian Cahan Adult Education $36
___ Bernie Witt $10
Enhance Torah
___ Torah Dedication $10
Gemilut Hasadim
___ Community of Caring $10
___ Gemilut Hasadim $10
___ Ilene Abrams Gemilut Hasadim $36
Hevra Kadisha
___ Hevra Kadisha $10
Landscaping
___ Steppa Family Endowment $36
Library
___ Abram Blum Library $10
___ Debbie Karch Children's Library $10
Programming
___ Ashin-Zitomer Dor L’Dor $10
___ World Jewry $10
Special Needs
___ Holly M. Amsterdam Endowment $36
___ ECEC & Religious School Special Needs $10
Youth
___ Charlotte & Herbert Wool Music $36
___ Esther & Julius Frome Scholarship $36
___ Irving J. & Henrietta Kadish Memorial Endowment $36
___ Israel Quest $36
___ Lucas B. Mag Endowment for USY/Kadima $36
___ Malden March of Living $10
___ Cantor Cal Chizever ECEC Scholarship Fund $10
___ B’nai Mitzvah Scholarship $10
___ Religious School $10
___ Youth Activities $10
Other
___ Harvey Forest $10
___ Arlene Sidman $10
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Donations
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Contributions . . .
Abram Blum Library
Fund
Dr. & Mrs. August Spector
In Memory of
Betty Cybil Eisenberg, mother of
Laurie May
August & Carolyn Spector
Allen Slan, brother of Dr. Melvin
Slan
David & Hedda Kenton
Eva Auerbach, my aunt
Martin Auerbach
Harriet Rachel Klieman, mother
of Judy
Marty & Judy Stein
Tillie Weinstein, my sister in law
Natalie Weinstein
Yetta Stark, my mother
Natalie Weinstein
Dora Rubenstein, sister of
Marlyn
Saul & Marlyn Schepartz
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Jerome Gabry
Marcy Versel
Susan Rosenstock
Craig Friedson
Matthew & Jessica Friedson
Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Sunshine,
grandson of Laurie & Bob
Sunshine
Owen & Margie Ritter
Building Improvement
Fund
In Memory of
In Memory of
Simon Rosenberg, father of Susy
Postal
Albert Binder
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Marty & Judy Stein
Barry Miller
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Sol Oidick
Richard & Karen Rothman
Sarah & Isadore Ginsberg, my
parents
Ronnie Ginsberg
Mark Svonkin, brother of Hedda
Kenton
Susan Rosenstock
Cantor Cal Chizever
ECEC Scholarship
Fund
In Honor of
Birth of Lucas Henry, grandson
of Shelly & Barry Basen
Alice Harris
Alan B. Levenson Fund
In Memory of
In Honor of
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Administration and The Medical
Affairs Dept. of Holy Cross
Hospital
Marvin Friedman & Margaret Vogel
Lawarence Zitomer, father of
Mikki Ashin
Lawrence & Mara Bier
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Betty Cybil Eisenberg, mother of
Laurie May
Mark Svonkin, brother of Hedda
Kenton
Lawrence Zitomer, father of
Mikki Ashin
Mickey Burstein & Robin Kramer
Alan B. Levenson Lecture &
Brunch
Barry & Rita Wertlieb
Frances Feder
Joan Levenson & Family
Leonard & Michelle Tow
In Memory of
Minnie and Irvin Cohen, parents
of Norman
Norman & Marilynn Cohen
Ashin Zitomer Dor
L’Dor Fund
In Memory of
Lawrence Zitomer, father of
Mikki Ashin
Bernie & Sonia Beekman
Bill Bresnick & Ellen Kaner
Bresnick
Larry & Dawn Fischer
Sandi Galkin, mother of Jill
Broder
Jeff & Mikki Ashin
Capital Campaign 50th
Anniversary Donation
Fund
In Honor of
Birthday of Andrea Lewis
Eric & Alissa Horvitz
Speedy Recovery to
Stanford Steppa
Richard & Karen Rothman
Community of Caring
Fund
In Memory of
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Jerome Gabry
Debbie Karch
Children’s Library
Fund
In Honor of
Birth of Talia Rose,
granddaughter of Bernie &
Fran Lubran
Warren & Ann Steinberger
In Memory of
Libby Rosenberg
Adam & Lisa Goldberg
Lawrence Zitomer, father of
Mikki Ashin
Warren & Ann Steinberger
General Operating
Fund
In Honor of
Birthday of Bill Bresnick
Marriage of Carly Schmand,
Har Shalom Membership
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Coordinator, to Daniel Litwok
Bobby Vermut for the
publication of his second
novel
15th birthday of Josh Rabinowitz
Bar Mitzvah Anniversary of
Bernie Lubran
Birth of Miles Rei Siegel, son of
Evan & Dolores Siegel
Laurie T. Freed being honored
as one of the best directors
in professional theatre by DC
Metro Theatre Arts
Engagement of Jillian, daughter
of Lowell & Sandie Satler, to
Jeremy Grant
Birth of Netanel Levi, grandson
of Simon & Jane Babil
Har Shalom Board of Directors
Shelley Engel receiving her
Fellowship in Synagogue
Administration certification
Deb Finkelstein
In Memory of
Mark Svonkin, brother of Hedda
Kenton
Betty Cybil Eisenberg, mother of
Laurie May
Allen Slan, brother of Dr. Melvin
Slan
Sherman Baumel, father of
Karen Priesman
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Ruben Silverman, father of
Barbara Hirsch
Simon Rosenberg, father of Susy
Postal
Har Shalom Board of Directors
Israel Baker, father of Arden
Arden & Ellen Baker
Manny Karr, my father
Beth Ann Spector
Jack Bresnick, father of Bill
Barnet Kaner, grandfather of
Ellen
Max Steven Kaner, our nephew
Bill Bresnick & Ellen Kaner
Bresnick
Paul Mazel, my husband
Clara Mazel
Simon Katz, father of David
David & Laura Katz
Mark Svonkin, brother of Hedda
Kenton
Deborah Cohen
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
Donations
husband of Hanna Lee
Ed & Carol Oshinsky
Robert & Sylvia Wagner
Dorothy Hutman Ranvier, aunt of
Edward
Ruth Goldring Riave, mother of
Kandy
Edward & Kandy Hutman
Clara Halpern, aunt of Eliot
Eliot & Christiane Sorel
Minnie Taple, mother of Laurie
Hal & Laurie Freed
Leonard Karch, father of Harvey
Harvey & Ellen Karch
Barbara Binder
Jack & Diana Binder
Sherman Baumel, father of
Karen Priesman
Jeffrey & Deborah Nadaner
Bertha Silverman
Judy Abrams
Samuel Maler, father of Judy
Michael & Judy Mael
William Rosenberg, father of
Morton
Morton & Aileen Rosenberg
Mildred and Herman Kaufman,
parents of Robert
Rebecca and Joseph Postoff,
parents of Libby
Robert & Libby Kaufman
Rose and Bernie Oser, parents
of Ron
Ron & Donna Oser
Nettie Linder, my mother
Ruth Lewis
Aaron and Doris Turk, parents of
Sherwin
Sherwin & Rashel Turk
Stuart H. Harris, husband , father
& grandfather
The Harris Family
Hazzan Ozur Bass’
Discretionary Fund
In Honor of
Rabbi Adam Raskin, Hazzan
Ozur Bass & Mickey Burstein
Jerry & Susy Postal
In Memory of
Mark Svonkin, brother of Hedda
Kenton
Mae Holtzman, mother of
Matthew
Ethyl Blumenfeld, mother of
Toby
Matthew & Toby Holtzman
Sylvia and Irving Yoselle,
parents of Michael
Michael & Harriet Yoselle
Simon Rosenberg, father of Susy
Susy Postal, Lynn Kennedy & Diane
Rosenberg
Hevra Kadisha Fund
In Memory of
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Marcy Versel
Susan Rosenstock
Ilene Abrams Gemilut
Hasadim Fund
In Memory of
Lawrence Zitomer, father of
Mikki Ashin
Barry & Rita Wertlieb
Speedy Recovery to
Stanford Steppa
Barry & Rita Wertlieb
Israel Quest Fund
Lucas B. Mag
Endowment for USY/
Kadima
In Honor of
Jan Shapiro
Susan Berger
In Memory of
Sherman Baumel, father of
Karen Priesman
John & Shay Butterfras
Men’s Club Donation
Fund
In Honor of
Har Shalom
Andy & Linda Bart
Sheila & Ken Handel
Lillian Dross
In Memory of
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Bill Bresnick & Ellen Kaner
Bresnick
In Honor of
Steppa Family
Endowment Fund
Birthday of Richard Sternberg
David Doar & Marjorie Klein
In Memory of
Morris & Lillian Cahan
Adult Education Fund
Ruben Silverman, father of
Barbara Hirsch
Susan Rosenstock
In Honor of
Torah Dedication Fund
Rabbi Leonard & Elizabeth
Cahan
Richard & Karen Rothman
In Memory of
In Memory of
Ruth Baum
Martin Baum
Rabbi Raskin’s
Discretionary Fund
In Honor of
Bat Mitzvah of Edina Shub,
granddaughter of Harriet &
Bob Shub
Bob & Harriet Shub
William & Ruth Oshinsky
99th Birthday of Meir Sofair
Gary & Roberta Brecher
Anniversary of Hae Soon Hanh &
Steven Rosenbaum
Merv & Jean Rosenbaum
Rabbi Adam Raskin
Susan Rosenstock
In Memory of
In Memory of
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Jerome Gabry
Betty Cybil Eisenberg, mother of
Laurie May
The Rudick Family & Shelly
Balbirer
In Honor of
Siddur Sim Shalom
Fund
Dr. Ronald M. Pomerantz,
husband of Hanna Lee
Bernie & Sonia Beekman
Youth Activities Fund
In Memory of
Sherman Baumel, father of
Karen Priesman
Jeffrey & Faith Adler
Congregation Har Shalom
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