November 2014
Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775
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November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
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By Rabbi Howard Mandell
In my L’chi Lach column this month, I discuss two very important new
opportunities soon to be offered here at CBI.
This past week, I had the pleasure of catching up, by phone, with one of the
clergy who participated in my chaplaincy residency program at Yale-New Haven
Hospital. He is a dedicated African American Pentecostal minister, who serves as
the pastor at a church that he, himself, started. During our conversation, he started
telling me about his Sunday morning Sabbath prayer service which, in the
Pentecostal Tradition, has no fixed liturgy -- the prayers, musical arrangements, and
hymns sung are different each week. Now that he is working on his masters of divinity degree, and is in
class with clergy from other Protestant faith traditions, he has come to learn that other denominations have
varying amounts of fixed liturgy in their prayer services. He thus wanted to know more about the traditional
Jewish Shabbat morning service.
My friend’s question brought to mind for me the tension in Jewish prayer, dating all the way back to
the Talmud, between kevah, “fixed communal prayer” and kavanaugh, or more “spontaneous and personal
prayer”. In the early history of our Tradition, especially before the invention of the printing press, there was
far more emphasis on kavanaugh in the traditional Jewish prayer service than there is today. As time has
gone on, prayer after prayer has been added to the siddur, so that the service has grown longer and the fixed
liturgy now dominates the service, with there being very little time for personal or spontaneous prayer.
From my conversations with you, with other rabbis, and with some of my rabbinical school
professors, I find that the heavy emphasis today on fixed prayer, combined with the length of the service and
the fact that more and more Jews are not facile with the Hebrew language, along with myriad other external
challenges, such as the frenetic lives so many of us live, children’s secular activities on Shabbat, etc., have
all led to a marked decrease in Shabbat service attendance on Friday evening and even more so on Shabbat
morning in synagogues, such as CBI.
This was, in many ways, the situation that I found at CBI, when I arrived a little over a year ago.
There were, in fact, no Friday night services at the synagogue. There were, in addition, no weekday morning
services; getting a minyan for weekday evening services was hit and miss; and Shabbat morning service
attendance had been declining each year, so that one was never sure at what stage of the service a minyan
would be reached, if at all. As is typical at Conservative synagogues throughout the country, moreover, with
the service lasting between two and a half and 3 hours on Saturday morning, depending on whether there is
Hallel, the prayers commemorating the new month, etc., only a small number of people came to services at
the beginning, with most arriving, instead, later in the service.
Why is it so important for the well-being of CBI, of any synagogue for that matter, that attendance
and participation at Shabbat morning services be robust? As I have discussed with you before, our sacred
texts teach that a healthy and vibrant synagogue is based on 3 pillars or foundations: (1) Torah = having an
educated and Jewishly knowledgeable community; (2) Avodah = ”service” to God and to the synagogue
community, starting with having vibrant, well attended and participatory prayer services; and (3) Gemillut
Hasadim = performing acts of caring and loving kindness to those within and beyond our community. When
any of these three pieces are wobbly or missing, the stool, the foundation, on which CBI’s well-being rests,
is going to inevitably be far less stable.
For this reason, one of the first orders of business, when I became your rabbi, was to re-institute
Friday evening services, but a different type of service, one with musical instruments -- thank you, Bashert -communal singing, time for personal reflection, followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner. The response from
the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with members and guests leaving with their hearts, minds,
souls, and stomachs all being nourished.
Not wanting to move too quickly as the new rabbi, I, along with the synagogue leadership, decided to
wait a year to see if making some minor changes might increase attendance and participation on Shabbat
morning. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Jeff Tye, the handful of other Shabbat morning regulars,
and I, attendance and participation has not increased; in fact, if anything, the numbers are continuing to
decrease.
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Howard Spector & Tanya Gould
In his book The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves, psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz
relates the story of Marissa Panigrosso, who worked on the 98th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade
Center. When the first plane hit the North Tower on September 11, she immediately—without taking any of
her possessions—walked to the nearest exit and began her descent to the ground. Her friend Tamitha started
down with her, but then went back for her baby’s pictures—and died. What confounded Marissa was that
most of her colleagues, though extremely anxious, continued about their business and did not attempt to
leave the building.
Grosz argues that exiting the building represented change from routine for people, and that, “We
resist change. Committing ourselves to a small change, even one that is unmistakably in our best interest, is
often more frightening than ignoring a dangerous situation. We hesitate in the face of change because
change is loss.” But if we don’t accept some loss – for Tamitha the loss of her baby’s photos – we can lose
everything. Grosz goes on to say that, “We are vehemently faithful to our own view of the world, our
story.” We want to know what new story we’re stepping into before we exit the old one. We don’t want an
exit if we don’t know exactly where it is going to take us, even – or perhaps especially – in an emergency.
If it is hard to change in the face of danger, how much harder is it to change when no actual alarm
bells are going off and life seems relatively normal? Yet, even if we are not in an emergency, as
Conservative Jews and as members of CBI, we are living in a challenging time that requires change on our
part. While it is true that change inevitably results in loss, change also opens us up to potential gain. We
must be willing to risk some loss for this potential gain—and in order not to lose everything.
To mitigate some of the pain and fear of loss, we must all begin to help write the new story we’re
stepping into. The title of Grosz’s book comes from Socrates’ assertion that “The unexamined life is not
worth living.” As members of CBI, we must begin to examine our Jewish lives. It is not enough to simply
say that we are members of CBI because it is a haimishe shul–the synagogue equivalent of Cheers, where
everybody knows your name and is always glad you came. We must ask ourselves who we are, what we
want, what it means to us to be Jewish, what it means to be a Conservative Jew, and what we are seeking in
a synagogue.
To determine what our collective story as a synagogue is, we must ask all of you for your individual
stories. Collecting our stories could take many forms—parlor meetings, focus groups, surveys, or one-onone meetings. Whatever form it takes, it will be a respectful and inclusive process that gives everyone an
equal voice. We may not know exactly how the story will play out, but we can at least take creative control
of the next chapter.
I look forward to writing the next chapter of our story with all of you.
Tanya Gould, Co-President
Please join us for Shabbat Chai on November 7th!
Dinner at 6:30pm, followed by Service and Oneg
Reservations should be made with Amy in the office, by no later than Wednesday, the 5th.
If someone in your party has food allergies or dietary restrictions,
please notify us when making your reservation.
Cost is $10 per adult; $25 maximum per family; no charge for children 12 & under.
There is no charge if this will be your first Shabbat Chai event!
Congregational singing will be accompanied by CBI’s group of talented
musicians, known affectionately as “Bashert”, resulting in a spirited and
uplifting Musical Shabbat filled with joy, meaning, and ruach!
You’ll be glad you joined us for Shabbat Chai on November 7th!
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Social Action Committee
On Sunday, October 5, Team Tzedakah made its debut appearance at the Hike for Hope to benefit Lazarus
House in Lawrence, raising more than $600. Fueled by great conversation and fellowship, Blair Roberts, Robin
Rose, Rebecca Fishbein and Susannah Abbott, together with Havurat Shalom members Jerry and Cathy Sabath,
April Schwartz, and Stephen Selesnick enjoyed a three-mile walk through Andover on one of the most
beautiful days of the fall. It was a lot of fun to partner with Havurat Shalom and make new friends, and we are
already looking forward to doing it again next year!
On Tuesday, October 14, Welcoming Faiths held a meeting in CBI’s sukkah. Rabbi Mandell spoke with the group about the
dynamic nature of religious observance and the growing acceptance of LGBTQ individuals in congregations, tying the theme of
change in with shifts in the way that Sukkot is interpreted. Welcoming Faiths is a growing coalition of more than 15 LGBTQwelcoming congregations of faith in the Merrimack Valley. The goal of this lay-led group is to provide a forum for dialogue and
action among religious congregations who are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer and/or Questioning individuals and families. To learn more, visit the Welcoming Faiths’ new
website, welcomingfaiths.org.
The fall will continue to be a busy one for social action at CBI!
On Sunday, November 30, the Social Action Committee will again prepare and serve a meal at Lazarus House. Volunteers will
cook a dish or two at home and bring it to Lazarus House ready to serve at 4:00 p.m. We expect to finish by 7:00 p.m. We hope
you’ll consider participating! If you would like to sign up, please contact Amy Friedman-Lee at [email protected].
CBI volunteers will once again participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Sunday Community Faith Build at Habitat’s Lawrence
project on Sunday, December 7. Those who volunteered in June reported that it was a deeply meaningful and rewarding experience
to join with members of Temple Emanuel in Andover to work on the project. No construction experience is necessary! If you would
like to volunteer, please contact Susannah Abbott at [email protected]. Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity builds
homes, shares hope and changes lives by moving hardworking families from overcrowded, dispiriting living conditions to safe,
decent and affordable homes, providing them with the stability and foundation they need to build a better life. It is a partnership of
hope and of a helping hand up, not a hand out. To learn more about Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity please visit
www.merrimackvalleyhabitat.org.
For the 8th year in a row, CBI will participate in Share the Light, which collects toys and clothing for children in need in the
Merrimack Valley. Many thanks to Robin Rose and Rebecca Fishbein for offering to coordinate this year. Stay tuned for more
information about the children for whom CBI will be providing holiday cheer this year.
Sandy Venner has again offered to coordinate Project Ezra. Project Ezra gives members of the CBI community an opportunity to
come together to volunteer their time on Christmas Day at organizations that provide essential services such as soup kitchens and
nursing homes, giving Christian volunteers and staff more time to celebrate with their families. Often, entire families or groups of
friends get together to participate in a project, so the experience is fun as well as meaningful. Look for information about how you
can get involved in the December bulletin.
Thank you as always for your support of CBI’s social action initiatives. We hope to see you at an
upcoming project!
Amy Friedman Lee and Susannah Abbott
Co-Chairs—Social Action Committee, CBI
CBI Cares
Please let us know by phone or e-mail if you would be willing to have us
contact you should there be a bereavement, illness, or other situation in our
community where you might be able to assist by phoning, visiting,
delivering food, etc. A regular commitment is not required. If you
volunteer and then are not available at a time when assistance is requested,
that will be perfectly understandable. Our goal is to assemble a large
enough group of volunteers – ideally, everyone – that each individual will
only be called upon occasionally.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Alan Friedman – 978-256-4978
Mitch Guttentag – 978-475-7214
e-mail: [email protected]
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Congregation Beth Israel
Thank you to the many
volunteers who donated their time
and materials to spruce up the Shul
prior to Ilana and Izzy's Wedding.
The outpouring of support on
behalf of our family is what makes
our community so very special.
We will never forget what you did
for us.
Ilana Lopez, Israel Lopez,
Michelle Shainker, James Shainker
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Sisterhood News
The next Sisterhood event (postponed from October) will be on Sunday, November 9 from noon until 2:00. We will
share lunch and our thoughts on how to help Sisterhood grow and reach out to women in the shul and the larger Jewish
community. Our activity will be craft centered, with a choice of fun crafts to work on. Few things are as convivial as
women working and talking together companionably. Everyone who attends will receive Amish Friendship Bread
starter, ”the perfect example of receiving something good, increasing it, and passing it on to others.” Exactly what we
are trying to do with Sisterhood!
Looking forward to schmoozing and crafting with you soon,
Tanya Gould, Sisterhood President
Kosher Foods at Wegman’s in Burlington
Jon Brody recently made a visit to the new Wegman’s in Burlington, located at 53 Third Avenue, 781.418.0700,
wegmans.com/burlington His report includes the following, relative to Kosher food options available:
Each Kosher section is marked with a Blue border.
Fresh Kosher Meat section is good sized with a line of Tomer Kosher Foods, including brisket, stewed beef, ground
beef, rib eye steaks, roasts, as well as a complete line of Empire chicken and turkey products, including a gourmet
line of pre-marinated chicken and chicken wings.
Frozen Kosher section is near the deli and is separate from their huge 4 rows of regular frozen foods. They have
many brands of frozen foods and dinners.
Kosher Cheese section and Kosher Dairy/Refrigerated section which includes coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni
salad, etc. in both personal and party size containers. Brands such as Irene's, Grandma's, Gabila's and Wegman's
own line.
Kosher Deli is in the deli area, but they do not have a Kosher slicer. They have a slicer that won't be used for ham,
supposedly, but they didn't have everyone trained yesterday and it was used for ham. They have prepackaged
Empire Deli in a variety of turkey, bologna, salami and combinations. They also have gourmet Kosher hot dogs/
sausages, etc.
Bakery has a Kosher section with various challahs and rolls, as well as desserts marked Kosher.
Finally, they have a Kosher entertainment brochure which highlights most of this, and also includes a variety of
Kosher pre-made dinners and platters that they prepare.
Thank you, Jon, for all the helpful information!
Dear Congregants and Friends:
I would like express my deepest thanks and appreciation to all those who worked so hard to help make the
High Holy Day season such a joyful and meaningful, and hopefully transformative, one for myself and for others.
My sincere thanks go out to the staff—Amy, Esther, and to Roger—to our talented Cantor, Judith Berkson; to
Shay Rudolph, who played Kol Nidre so beautifully on the cello; and to our many members, who volunteered their
time, talents, and resources. While the number of people is far too great to mention everyone by name in this letter, I
do want to mention some of the committees and groups by name—Jeff Tye and the High Holy Day Planning Committee, who worked with me in planning the matbeah (format) for each of the services, and who apportioned the kibudim
(“the honors”) to be given; all those who were given honors and who participated in any way in the services, including
Terry Fetters, who so beautifully led the preliminary and shacharit services; those who leyned Torah and read Haftarah,
who blew shofar, who served as gabbaim, greeters, and ushers, and who led the children’s services, etc.; Mark Lang
and those who worked with him in assembling and disassembling the Sukkah; Tanya Gould and Jeremy Finkle, who
kept me stocked with food when I was too busy to find the time to shop or to cook, etc., and the vocalists from Bashert,
Merle Roesler, Elaine Winic, and Jeremy Finkle, whose singing greatly enriched our prayer experience.
The participation of so many served to confirm, for me, that it takes more than a few good people, no matter
how dedicated and talented they may be, to build and maintain a holy community.
May 5775 be a time of good health and blessing! Rabbi Mandell
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Congregation Beth Israel
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THANK YOU TO ONEG / KIDDUSH SPONSORS
Sponsor
Date
Occasion
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
10/9
In honor of Sukkot
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
10/10
In honor of Shabbat Chai
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
10/16
In honor of Simchat Torah
Faith Guest
10/18
In memory of her beloved parents, Bessie & Louis Muscovitz
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
10/24
In honor of Shabbat Chai
HIGH HOLY DAY THANK YOU’S
As you can see from the following list of High Holy Day Helpers, ‘it takes a village,’ and we are pleased to
acknowledge everyone for their commitments:
Professional Staff, Members of the High Holy Day Committee, Members of the Board of Directors, Torah
Readers, Haftarah Chanters, Gabbaim, Shofar Blowers, Baal Tekiah, Teen Discussion Leaders, Youth
Services Leader, TAP Assistants, Silver Polishers, Flowers and Decorations, Onegs, Rooms and Tent Set Up,
Greeters, Ushers, Food Drive, Sukkah Building and Take Down.
Many people contributed in more than one capacity.
We apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted. Please inform Amy in the office of any omissions or
corrections.
Rabbi Howard Mandell
Cantor Judith Berkson
Amy Sherr
Esther Kaufman
Roger Roy
Paul Garnick
Howard Spector
Jeff Tye
Jason Grosz
Peter Edelstein
Alan Friedman
Judy Mizner
Adelle Stavis
Jonathan Brody
Jeremy Finkle
Rena Perelmuter
Len Kamlet
David Tye
Sam Poulten
Mark Lang
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Bob Bender
Bill Shek
Eric Kaplan
Jesse Girrell
Scott Feldman
Salleigh Peterson
Tanya Gould
Jim Shainker
Larry Soll
Judith Chaloff
Merle Roesler
Susannah Abbott
Emilie Brown
Stewart Wilde
Robin Insuik
Fredy Garcia
Simona Lang
Alex Pawlowski
Suzanne Grosz
Gil Brown
Congregation Beth Israel
Caren Jacobson
Andy Lazar
Seth Grosz
Elaine Winic
Rebecca Fishbein
Sarah Blumenstock Girrell
Emily Marget
Amanda Kamlet
Jeff Eisenbach
Terry Fetters
Howie Flagler
Barbara Moverman
Rochelle Pawlowski
Mirna Garcia
Karen Lazar
Ben Lang
Rick Pike
Brenda Wilde
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
‫ ~ רפואה שלימה‬Refuah Shelamah,
Complete & Speedy Recovery
Ina Friedman
Tanya Gould
Michelle Soll
‫ ~ תנחומים‬Tanchumim, Condolences
Steve Kropp, on the death of his aunt, Arlene Rovner
‫ ~ תודה רבה‬Todah Rabah, Thank You
Rabbi Mandell, for a bagel cutter
November Birthdays
Rosely Cohen, 11/1
Alysa Dudley, 11/1
Alex Pawlowski, 11/2
Robin Rose, 11/5
Ilana Pike, 11/6
Howie Flagler, 11/8
Rachel Abbott, 11/10
Jeff Barnes, 11/11
Ethan Lazar, 11/14
Phyllis Yaffa, 11/19
Brenda Wilde, 11/20
Peter Edelstein, 11/21
Ali Flagler, 11/21
Stefany Granoff, 11/22
Cynthia Kaplan, 11/23
Olivia Eisenbach, 11/23
Peter Carmichael, 11/24
Susannah Abbott, 11/26
Ethel Somers, 11/27
Joey Kamlet, 11/29
November Anniversaries
Jacqui & Len Kamlet, 11/2
Emily & Steve Marget, 11/2
Karen & Andy Lazar, 11/18
Barbara & Kevin Ilsen, 11/30
Apologies
to Judith Green
Chaloff whose October 7th birthday was
inadvertently omitted
from the birthday
list. Yom Huledit
Sameach, Judith!
Religious
School
Happenings!
Sukkah Decorating and shaking
the lulav & etrog
in the Sukkah.
Field trip to the
Shofar Factory
where we made
our own
shofarot!
Israeli Folk Dancing in
the Merrimack Valley
Led by Anne Schwartz
Every Sunday 7-8:15 pm
Everyone is welcome—no
partner is needed. 1580
Osgood St, SE Entrance,
North Andover. Requested
donation is $2 per person,
per session. For more
info, contact Anne
Schwartz at
[email protected]
If your special day has been inadvertently
omitted, or if you have a Simcha to share,
please contact Amy,
[email protected],
978-474-0540.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
By Esther Kaufman
Recently I came across a quote by Benjamin Franklin regarding education. He stated, “Tell me and I forget,
teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” This quotation provides an apt description of the
learning experiences that take place daily in our Religious School. In every class that I visit, I find students
actively involved in their learning.
Our Kindergarten and first graders just created their own Torah scrolls. Using feathers, they experienced the
labor that a scribe puts into the hand written creation of each and every Torah. The Bible stories that these
children hear in class are all connected with values and Mitzvot that can be put into practice in their own lives.
These students are also learning to identify the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. They are building the letters
on their own, using a wide variety of materials including clay, sticks, and even geoboards.
Second, third, and fourth graders have embarked on their year long journey to Israel. They prepared their
passports, and traveled to Ben Gurion airport where they were met by an Israeli security guard. He questioned
them about their purpose for being in the country before stamping their passports and presenting them with
Israeli flags. From the airport, they traveled to B’nei B’rak for the harvesting of the etrogim, and prepared
candied etrog. I am sure that when next Succot comes around, these students will remember what an etrog is,
and recall their hands–on cooking experience with this fruit of the citrus family. As they continue on their
journey through the land of Israel, they will build upon many more experiences, as well as the Hebrew
vocabulary that goes along with each activity. They will also be recording the lessons learned from these
experiences in their passports.
Ben Weilerstein is a new teacher on our staff. Teaching our fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students, Ben has
shared with his students his personal concerns for maintaining our environment. Together, they have
brainstormed the many ways that young people can take an active role in preserving and enhancing the world
in which they live. Ben has also taken advantage of his students’ interest in soccer as a means to involve
them in their learning. The soccer ball is used in any manner of games to reinforce the subject matter and
increase student involvement in the lesson.
“Involve me and I learn,” said Ben Franklin. At CBI, our children are involved and they are truly learning a
great deal. Not only are they learning, but they are definitely enjoying the experience.
As November comes to a close, we will be celebrating the holiday of Thanksgiving, a traditional time to
express our gratitude for the goodness in our lives. As I hear the joyful voices of children happily involved in
learning, I am grateful to the CBI families for entrusting your children to our care and enabling us to involve
them in lessons that will guide them along the path of Judaism.
My family joins me in wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
— Morah Esther
November Religious School Dates to Remember: Please read carefully. Many dates have changed.
2:
Religious School — Remember to turn clocks back the night before so you arrive on time!
6:
Religious School
9:
Religious School; Education Committee Meeting; Midrasha
13:
Religious School
15:
M&M Minyan
16:
Religious School; Toddler Play Group, 9:00 – 10:30 AM; Global Day of Jewish Learning; Teacher
Workshop, 1 PM off-site
20:
Religious School
23:
Religious School; Midrasha
27:
No Religious School: Happy Thanksgiving
30:
No Religious School: Thanksgiving Weekend
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Age Wisely with Resilience and Spirit
As Jewry has entered a "new era", how can we engage youth if the Jewish things we care
about are not the ones that speak to them?
Aging can often feel like an inevitable drift. Behrman House has published a new book,
Wise Aging, which can help provide the roadmap for the journey we are all on.
We have the power to prepare--to build our resilience and navigate the challenges. Will we
turn towards the opportunities, and continue to find joy and meaning in our lives? Strengthen
relationships with our adult children? Have the courage to find new ways of living? How can we
make the most of the aging process, and develop into deeper, wiser people?
In Wise Aging, Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal give us the tools we need to find
our own answers to these questions. With warmth, humor, and wisdom they explore a wide range
of issues, including:
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Relationships with adult children and spouses
Body image
Romance and sexuality
Living with loss
Cultivating well-being.
Wise Aging will be available next June, but you can take an exclusive inside look at http://
www.behrmanhouse.com/wise-aging. You can find support and new resources to live the later
years with spirit, resilience, and wisdom with help from Wise Aging and The Institute for Jewish
Spirituality.
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) is training facilitators to lead groups around the country
in an exploration of what it means to approach our later years with intention, energy, and joy.
Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit will be the core text for these group workshops.
~ ~ Rabbi Mandell will be attending this week long training workshop in November and
looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with us upon completion. ~ ~
Andover USY (AUSY)
Our USY chapter had a fabulous time joining other chapters from
around the region at the NERUSY opening activity at Launch
Trampoline Park. Over the weekend of November 14-16 members of
our board will be participating in the NERUSY leadership retreat at
Camp Ramah in Palmer.
NERUSY’s annual Turkey Dance will be held on Wednesday,
November 26. As always, our chapter will make a pit stop at the
Cheesecake Factory in Burlington en route to the dance. You must be
a USY member to attend Turkey Dance, so please get
your membership forms in soon.
If you are interested, contact [email protected].
Tanya Gould—Youth Committee Chair
Amanda Kamlet—Chapter President
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Congregation Beth Israel
Midrasha
Class Schedule
Sundays, 11am-1pm
November 9 & 23
December 7 & 21
January 4 & 25
February 1 & 8
March 1, 15 & 29
April 12
May 3 & 17
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M&M Minyan
Youth Shabbat Morning Services
10am - 12pm
Saturday, November 15
Featuring Finding a Wife for Isaac
M&M Minyan is an exciting way to experience the beauty and joy of Shabbat. Religious School students are
expected to attend services at least once a month and the Conservative
Movement suggests at least 10 times per year. Those that meet this
Upcoming
requirement will be treated to a special end of the year field trip—just for fun!
M&M Minyan dates:
Attendance can be our monthly M&M Minyan for grades 2-7, Bar or Bat
December 6
Mitzvah services or Havdalah.
M&M Minyan provides community, a chance to practice what students are
learning in the classroom, a model for “davening” and of course “oneg” a snack
that is the “pleasure” of Shabbat. Traditional nusach is enhanced with modern,
upbeat melodies familiar from camp. We use games, drama and discussion to
enliven the morning. These services run from 10am-12pm and then the
students will join the congregation for the conclusion of the service.
Toddler Play Group
January 10
February 7
March 14
April 4
May 9
SAVE THE DATE
Sundays 9:00-10:30AM
Smile into Chanukah at First Light
with Shlock Rock. Clap to their parodies of
Lady Gaga, Elvis, La Bamba, Black Eyed Peas
and Michael Jackson!
Temple Emanuel, Andover
New date: November 16
December 14
January 11
February 1
March 8
March 29
May 10
$75 per year
RSVP To Esther Kaufman
[email protected]
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014
2:30 – 5:00 pm
Play Driedel, eat latkes and sing along
with familiar tunes. Fun for all ages.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MVJF
OFFICE AT 978-688-0466.
R !"#$ %:
December Bulletin Deadline is
Sunday, November 16th!
Send your arcles to
[email protected] with "November
Newsleer" as the subject.
Congregation Beth Israel
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TEMPLE FUND
From
Jacobson/Roberts Family
Jacobson/Roberts Family
Ethel Somers
Ellen & Jon Brody
Ellen & Jon Brody
Ellen & Jon Brody
Ellen & Jon Brody
Ellen & Jon Brody
Beth & Peter Edelstein
Beth & Peter Edelstein
Steve Kropp
To
Andy Lazar & Family
Faith Guest & Family
Shirley Levenson
Michelle & Larry Soll
Tina & Howard Spector
Debby & Alan Friedman
Beth & Peter Edelstein
Shainker Family
Michelle & Larry Soll
Michelle Soll
Shari Rovner
Occasion
In memory of beloved brother, uncle, Martin Lazar
In memory of brother, Harvey Muscovitz
In memory of husband, Carl Levenson
In honor of Adam’s engagement to Lexi Heitmann
In honor of Sam’s marriage to Janelle Jackman
In honor of Rebecca’s marriage to Adam Lowitt
In honor of the birth of twin granddaughters, Clara & Hannah
In honor of Ilana’s marriage to Israel Lopez
In honor of Adam’s engagement to Lexi Heitmann
Get well wishes
In memory of mother, Arlene Rovner
BUILDING FUND
From
Cindy & Burt Ochs
To
Tina & Howard Spector
Occasion
In honor of the marriage of son, Sam, to Janelle Jackman
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
From
To
Cindy & Burt Ochs
Michelle & Larry Soll
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
JNF TREE CERTIFICATES
From
Ronnie & Marcus Friedman
Occasion
In honor of the engagement of son, Adam, to Lexi Heitmann
In appreciation of Mark Lang and the Sukkah building crew
In gratitude for those who contributed to the Gratitude Scroll
In honor of Jeff Tye’s infectious ruach during Simchat Torah
services
To
Rabbi Mandell
Occasion
In honor of Installation as CBI’s Rabbi
Rabbi Mandell’s Installation – Thank You’s
Thank you to all who attended and to all those who donated their time and/or money to make the installation of
Rabbi Howard Mandell such a meaningful evening.
Please make every effort to patronize our business partners: Cowan Insurance, Colmer Monument, Advance
Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, Alfred Cavallaro Landscaping, Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home, Portraits by Sam
Roberts, 980 WCAP Radio, Goldman Funeral Chapel, The Goddard School, Garavanian Travel, Larry Levine’s
Kosher Meats and Deli, and NEDA Skin Solutions.
A special thanks to our premier sponsors: Temple Beth El Cemetery, Spector Textile Products, Route Sales
Central, USA Made Laundry Bags, and Innerpeace Sheets.
Thank you to those who helped set up the Sanctuary: Bill Shek, Andy Lazar, Howie Flagler, Howard Spector,
Tanya Gould and Jeff Eisenbach.
And last, but certainly not least, thank you to the Installation Committee: Barbara Moverman, Caren Jacobson
Howie Flagler, Sandy Venner, Gayle Tye, Amy Sherr, Tanya Gould and Howard Spector.
Jim Shainker
Installation Committee Chair
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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HIRE-A-USYER
Save the Date!!!
An Evening of Sweet
Indulgence will be held
on February 21st!
If anyone would like to join the planning committee,
we are just getting started. Contact Jon Brody.
Also, a shout out to our first three vendors.
Please support them.
♥ Tewksbury Country Club
http://www.tewksburycc.com/
♥ Raagini Indian Bistro
http://www.raaginiindianbistro.com/
♥ Two Chefs are Better Than One
http://www.twochefsfood.com/
If you’re sponsoring
a kiddush at CBI and
would prefer to enjoy
the service rather
than spend time in the kitchen,
let USY help. The Hire-AUSYer program will set up,
serve, and clean up, leaving
you free to enjoy whatever
occasion you’re celebrating.
There is a two server
minimum, and the cost per
server is $40--$20 of which
goes to the server and $20 of
which goes to the USY Tikkun
Olam fund. For information
contact Tanya Gould at
[email protected]
Anshe Shem Circle
(Circle of Prominence)
Looking for an opportunity to do
even more for CBI?
When you become a member of Anshe Shem Circle (Circle
of Prominence), you are doing an important and wonderful
mitzvah. By contributing above your membership dues, you
are performing an act of chesed, loving kindness, by helping
families in our community who cannot afford to pay full dues.
Tomchim (Supporter) $250 above membership dues
Ellen & Jonathan Brody
Suzanne & Ron Grosz
Caren Jacobson & Blair Roberts & Family
Nedivim (Benefactor) $500 above membership dues
Terry Fetters
Paula & Howie Flagler
Judy & Jerry Krantweiss
Tina & Howard Spector
Manhigim (Leader) $1000 above membership dues
Bill Shek
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
The last few years have been
difficult ones financially for CBI and
for many in our community. There
are ways you can help. If you are
able to contribute an amount above
the cost of your membership dues
(an area where we are experiencing
a significant shortfall), we invite you
to do an important and wonderful
mitzvah. Help us balance our
financial picture by contributing an
additional amount when you send in
your dues, or at any time of the
year. In appreciation, you will be
recognized as part of our new
Anshe Shem Circle (Circle of
Prominence), and you will be
acknowledged in the CBI newsletter
(or, if you prefer, anonymously).
CBI appreciates and values the
contributions of all its members. We
thank you for taking this opportunity
to make a difference!
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The following names will be read on Shabbat - Yahrzeits
Zichronam livracha, may their memories be for a blessing
November 1
8 Cheshvan
Bernard Adler
Abraham Baker
Dr. Harry Black
Ida E. Cohen
Fannie Finberg
Samuel Glazer
Sarah Edith Goldberg
Max Greenstein
Dr. Ralph Heifetz
Helen Heifetz
Charles Herscovitz
Rae Himelfarb
Samuel Issenberg
Annie Kaplan
Betty Kaplan
Lena Karp
Herman Krantweiss
Seymour Levey
Gertrude Levin
Anne Linder
Arthur Michaels
Jacob Michelson
Dorothy Gertrude
O'Neill
Celia Palefsky
Harry Pofcher
Dora Poppel
Samuel Prager
Rose Sadagursky
Samuel Shapiro
Jack Silverman
Samuel Simon
Bertha Simon-Schatz
Samuel Smith
Max Solkoff
Fay Soll
Lena Rachel Starr
Bernard Thrope
Shirley Thrope
Samuel Wolf
November 8
15 Cheshvan
Dora Back
Bire Bishoff
Anna Bloom
Joseph Bronstein
Suretta Bronstein
Claire Brown
Benjamin Cohen
Lena Cohen
Solomon Faigel
Israel Feldman
Lena Gilboard
Anna Goldberg
William Goldberg
Alfred Gottlieb
Eva Greenstein
Abraham Halpern
Celia Hurwitz
Samuel Issenberg
Samuel Jacobs
Myer Levine
Maurice Malis
Rose Margolis
Moses Marks
Seymour Moritz
Lillian Mildred
Finkelstein Pivnick
Leonore Rambach
Abraham Rappaport
Charles Rappaport
Edythe Rindler
David Rosenberg
Eva Salovitch
Sumner Roy Silton
John J. Silver
Alice Solomont
Bessie S. Travis
Edna Winic
November 15
22 Cheshvan
Paula Alt
Yankiv Laeb
Auslander
Shabsai Bord
Jacob Brand
Ida Warren Cohen
Reba Fischer
Samuel H. Gerson
Rose Golubzik
Charles Gordon
Max Lebowitz
Ralph Lehr
Bertha Levine
Rebecca Lipchitz
Louis J. Loftus
Herman Mauser
Eva Neusner
Harry I. Neusner
Ray Niedergang
Charles Pearl
Maurice Rosen
Sidney Rosenberg
Philip Schneiderman
Ben Z. Segal
Ida Gilman Seigel
Dora Serkman
Esther R. Shapiro
Harry Soreff
Israel Stefin
M. Michael Weinberg
Sheldon White
Fannie Winner
Edith Witznudel
Lena Witznudel
Rabbi Elias Wolfson
November 22
29 Cheshvan
Bernice S. Abramson
Saul Arkin
Bertha Bacon
Abraham Bain
Herman Bell
Myer P. Bernstein
Samuel Blotner
Louis Bord
Elizabeth H. Cohen
Flora L. Faber
Nathan Finkle
Harry H. Friedman
Samuel Gilboard
Susan Krevlin
Gleicher
Bessie Goldberg
Fannie Goldblith
Harry S. Goldman
Lee Gould
Jennie Kallman
Ida Kaplan
Sidney Kutel
Lena Levin
Rose Lightman
Nathan Livine
Aleck Loftus
Lena Marmer
Morris Muscovitz
Max Newman
Sylvia Neyman
Leo H. Penn
Mildred Rainen
Jessie Risman
Bennett Rogers
Nathan Rogers
Anna Rostler
Irving Rubinstein
Mrs. David Salovitch
Bertha Rifkin Shapiro
Melvin R. Silver
Dr. Maurice J.
Silverman
Sidney Slavin
Lena Swartz
Nathan Tucker
Goldie Weisberg
Philip Winer
Abraham Wolff
Max Wolff
Miles Zubick
November 29
7 Kislev
Fred Bachner
Arnold Bacon
Annie Bass
Samuel Bendixson
Pearl Benson
Jennie Berman
Marilyn Lee Block
A. Albert Broad
Benjamin Chalin
Harriet Cohen
Minnie Doppelt
Hilda Entes
Rose (Zelinsky)
Fagerson
Max Farman
Lena Gerson
Lena Pessia Goldberg
Jay J. Goodman
Lee Greenberg
Joseph Halpern
Alex Heifetz
Mae Feldman Kahn
Stephan P. Karp
FAMILY FUNDS, TRUSTS, GIFTS & ENDOWMENTS
Thank you for considering ensuring Jewish continuity for the generations to follow.
For information about how you can remember Congregation Beth Israel when preparing your estate planning, please
contact Amy in the office, 978-474-0540, [email protected].
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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Rabbi’s Message (Continued from page 2)
If we were a larger synagogue, the solution might be a much easier one to implement. We could and
would have, as a number of larger Conservative synagogues have already done, offered a variety of alternative
minyans on Shabbat morning, some shorter in length, others with more English readings, with perhaps others
having more music, singing, and time for personal reflection. This is what is done in the large Conservative
synagogue in which I grew up in Providence, RI, and in a number of other synagogues in the Boston area.
Since smaller synagogues like CBI do not have enough members to maintain more than one
simultaneous service, what some smaller synagogues, like CBI, have done to make Shabbat morning services
more attractive to more people is to vary the Shabbat morning service once or twice a month. In this way,
those who enjoy and derive meaning from the traditional Shabbat morning service can continue to have their
service several times a month, while those who want a shorter, more musical, or more reflective service, can
also have the opportunity once or twice a month to fulfill their spiritual needs on Shabbat morning.
With the positive response of the CBI community to Shabbat Chai, I have reached out to the husband
and wife team, who have been leading, for several years, one of the alternative Shabbat morning services at
Temple Emanuel in Providence. They have graciously agreed to come to CBI on November 22 to lead an
alternative service for us here at CBI. While generally following the traditional matbeah, or format, of the
Shabbat morning service, the service that they will be leading, much like the Shabbat Chai service, will have
lots of singing, some musical accompaniment, time for self-reflection, and will be shorter in length—with the
expectation being that, with a shorter service, our members and guests will, as they do for Shabbat Chai, show
up as one community at the beginning of the service.
The frequency of this type of service, as well as any other alternative service, is going to depend, in
great part, on the response of the CBI community. As with the Shabbat Chai services, these alternative
services will be led, for the most part, in the future, by the CBI community and myself. It is thus vitally
important that as many of us as possible make it a high priority to attend this service. My hope, my
expectation, based on the numerous conversations that I have had with you, is that you will enjoy and derive
great meaning from the service.
The second important new opportunity, which will be soon be available to CBI members, is
geared primarily to those approaching retirement or those recently retired. It is called the “Wise Aging”
Program and is designed to help one continue to find joy and meaning in life as one begins to move into a new
phase of life. As a result of my involvement with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, a national program for
rabbis and cantorial students, which is sponsoring the program, I was selected to participate in a training in
Boston during the first week of November. Depending on the number of our members interested in
participating in the program, I may open it to members of the surrounding synagogues. Once I have
completed the training, I will have more information to share with you.
Shalom Aleichem! Peace to your families and you! Rabbi Mandell
YAHRZEIT DONATIONS
Mourner
Departed
Natalie Greenblatt
The Berman Family
Tammy Hamilton
Shirley Sideman
Shirley Sideman
Ed & Ilene Boroda
Faith Guest
Faith Guest
Jeffrey Weinberg & Family
Libbie Glazer
Lyle Barlyn
Gary Mauser
Rhonda E. Saunders
Barbara Pofcher
Allen Greenblatt, Beloved Husband
Rhoda Heymann, Mother, Grandmother
Sarah Rosenbloom, Grandmother
Irving Sideman, Husband
Paul Fine, Brother
Soly & Rachel Boroda, Parents
Bessie Muscovitz, Mother
Louis Muscovitz, Father
M. Michael Weinberg, Father, Grandfather
Samuel Glazer, Father-in-Law
Isabel & Archie Barlofsky, Parents
Herman Mauser, Father
Ida Gilman Seigel, Grandmother
Lillian Mildred Pivnick, Mother
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
JNF TREE CERTIFICATES ARE
AVAILABLE AT CBI
For a contribution of $18 (same price
online), you can request a personalized JNF
Trees for Israel certificate be sent to the
recipient of your choice, for any occasion!
To learn more about the wonderful
work of the Jewish National Fund, visit their
website, www.jnf.org.
What a meaningful way to honor,
memorialize and celebrate friends and
loved ones at birthdays, anniversaries, b’nei
mitzvah, awards, accomplishments, get well
wishes, and more!
Please call or email Amy in the
office for more information and to order your
certificates today!
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Kol Nidre Appeal Thank You’s
The following donors have generously pledged to CBI's Kol Nidre Appeal this year:
Susannah & Rob Abbott
Doris Aron
Lucille Azanow
Ronnie & Bob Berman
Ellen & Jonathan Brody
Yona & Peter Carmichael
Judy & Richard Clark
Rosely & Philip Cohen
Katherine & Jeff Eisenbach
Tanya Gould & Jeremy Finkle
Terri & Art Fisher
Paula & Howie Flagler
Harvey Freedman
Mirna & Fredy Garcia
Sarah & Kris Girrell
Libbie Glazer
Jerry Golner
Beverly Granoff
Natalie Greenblatt
Liz & Arnold Greenhouse
Suzanne & Ron Grosz
Faith Guest
Rebecca Fishbein & Mitch Guttentag
Caren Jacobson & Blair Roberts
Jacqui & Len Kamlet
Cynthia & Eric Kaplan
Ralph Kaplan
Eve & Kevin Kennedy-Spaien
Judy & Jerry Krantweiss
Judi & Ron Lasser
Karen & Andy Lazar
JP & Amy Friedman Lee
Rosalie & Gary Mauser
Judy Mizner
Cindy & Burt Ochs
Rochelle & Alex Pawlowski
Salleigh Peterson
Robin & Rick Pike
Merle & Mike Roesler
Robin & Mike Rose
Jonathan Ross
Rhonda & Jeff Saunders
Bill Shek
Leslie & Dave Silverstein
Michelle & Larry Soll
Ethel Somers
Adelle Stavis & Doug Cuthbertson
Les Tye
Myrna & Morris Weisman
Brenda & Stewart Wilde
Elaine Winic
Sam Winic
Jeanne & Phil Zeller
To everyone who has pledged to support CBI, todah rabah! Please fulfill your pledge as soon as possible.
For everyone who has not yet made a Kol Nidre pledge, we ask that you do so at your earliest opportunity.
The Kol Nidre Appeal is an integral part of our operating budget, and we count on everyone making a
donation that is meaningful to them. Thank you!
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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Congregation Beth Israel is an Amazon Associate!
Please remember to use the Amazon link on our home page
when shopping online. We benefit from each purchase made,
with no cost to you. Please pass this link along to all your
friends, family members, business associates, etc. to use each
time they shop online at Amazon.com.
The link is available on the home page of our website,
www.BethIsraelMV.org, and you can bookmark it
in your favorites for easy access.
Thank you!
KIDDUSH SPONSORS
ARE NEEDED!
THURSDAY NIGHT
MINYAN—NEEDS YOU!
Select a date to honor a
loved one’s memory, a loved
one’s birthday, a loved one’s
achievement, a loved one’s
return to good health, or
simply in honor of a loved
one! The rest is easy!
Contact Amy for more
details and to schedule your
date today!
Every Thursday at 7:30pm.
Please join us.
Even if it’s not your
‘scheduled’ day, please
consider attending a short
service, especially meaningful
for those saying Kaddish for a
loved one.
Light refreshments and a brief
‘schmooze’ round out the
hour.
www.ShalomBoston.com is an
award-winning independent web site
of information and resources for and
about the Jewish community of Greater Boston, all of Massachusetts, and
parts of New England states. Visit
ShalomBoston.com to see more!
http://lovinandover.com your guide to the
best restaurants, shopping, salons, hotels
and more that Andover has to offer. Take
advantage of special offers from your
favorite Andover establishments, and enjoy!
Our pest control company, Pest Specialist
LLC, owned & operated by Tim Frazier, is offering
a referral program. For every new customer to Pest
Specialist from a CBI referral, upon completion of
the work, CBI will receive a $20 benefit. The new
customer will also receive a $20 discount.
If you are in need of pest control services, or
looking to change your provider, please consider
contacting Tim Frazier at 855-500-PEST, or Amy,
for assistance. And please pass the word to friends
and neighbors, as well.
Thank you!
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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OFFICE
NAME
COMMITTEES
Co-President
Howard Spector
Building, Finance
Co-President
Tanya Gould
First VP
Jeff Tye
Governance, Membership, and
Youth Chairs
Ritual Assistant
Second VP
Eric Kaplan
Building Co-Chair, Dues
Clerk
Jim Shainker
Development, Governance
Corresponding
Secretary
Directors
Rochelle Pawlowski
Caren Jacobson
Newsletter Advertising
Director
House Chair,
Building Co-Chair
Membership
Andy Lazar
Membership, Publicity
Judy Mizner
Religious School Chair
Sam Poulten
Building, Real Estate
Past President
Bill Shek
Jonathan Brody
Finance, Fundraising
Past President
Howie Flagler
Building, Real Estate
Past President
Len Kamlet
Finance
Jeff Eisenbach
Rabbi
Howard Mandell
Rabbi Mandell is
available on his direct
line, 978-775-4011, or
via email at
RabbiMandell@
BethIsraelMV.org
Synagogue Hours
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
If you’re planning a
trip to the Synagogue,
it’s a good idea to call
ahead.
Office: 978-474-0540
Fax: 978-474-1915
office@BethIsraelMV.
org
OFFICE / STAFF
COMMITTEES, ETC.
Rabbi Howard Mandell = [email protected]
Administrator, Amy Sherr = [email protected]
Co-Presidents, Howard Spector and Tanya Gould =
[email protected]
Acting Treasurer, TBA = [email protected]
Board, Leadership & Staff = [email protected]
Religious School Principal, Esther Kaufman =
[email protected]
Youth Director, Tanya Gould = [email protected]
Sr. USY Advisor, Jesse Kamien = [email protected]
Long Range Planning, Jim Shainker =
[email protected]
Newsletter Advertising, Rochelle Pawlowski =
[email protected]
Newsletter Articles, Amy Sherr= [email protected]
Newsletter Publisher, Jacqui Kamlet =
[email protected]
Publicity / Communication, Barbara Bernstein & Andy Lazar =
[email protected]
Rabbi Advisory, Alan Friedman, Barbara Moverman, Elaine
Winic = [email protected]
Religious School, Judy Mizner =
[email protected]
Ritual, Jeff Tye = [email protected]
Sisterhood, Tanya Gould = [email protected]
Social Action/Chesed, Susannah Abbott & Amy Friedman Lee =
[email protected]
Webmaster, Rick Pike = [email protected]
COMMITTEES, ETC.
Building, Jeff Eisenbach & Eric Kaplan =
[email protected]
CBI Cares, Alan Friedman & Mitch Guttentag =
[email protected]
Development, Jim Shainker = [email protected]
Finance, TBA = [email protected]
Abatement = [email protected]
Governance, Tanya Gould = [email protected]
House, Jeff Eisenbach = [email protected]
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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November 2014
Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 8th of
Cheshvan
Parashat LechLecha
9:30a Shabbat
Services
6:48p Havdalah
(72 min)
Daylight Saving
Time Ends-Fall
Back one hour
MINYAN
Thursday at 7:30pm.
Every Week.
Join Us!
2 9th of
Cheshvan
3 10th of
Cheshvan
Cheshvan
10 17th of
Cheshvan
9a RS
11a Midrasha
12p Sisterhood
Event
16 23rd of
Cheshvan
5 12th of
Cheshvan
11 18th of
Cheshvan
6 13th of
Cheshvan
4:15p RS
12 19th of
Cheshvan
7 14th of
Cheshvan
6:30p Building
Committee
7:30p Minyan
13 20th of
14 21st of
15 22nd of
Cheshvan
Cheshvan
4:04p Candle
lighting
USY Leadership
Cheshvan
18 25th of
Cheshvan
19 26th of
Cheshvan
24 2nd of Kislev
25 3rd of Kislev
20 27th of
Cheshvan
4:15p RS
6:30p Board of
Directors
7:30p Minyan
26 4th of Kislev
Sr USY Turkey
Dance
Cheshvan
Parashat Vayera
9:30a Shabbat
Services
5:40p Havdalah
(72 min)
7:30p Minyan
17 24th of
8 15th of
6:30p Shabbat
Chai Dinner ,
then Service
4:11p Candle
lighting
4:15p RS
Veteran’s Day
Global Day of
Jewish Learning
9a RS
9:30aTPG
1p Teachers’
Wkshop
23 1st of Kislev
Rosh Chodesh
Kislev
9a RS
11a Midrasha
Cheshvan
Election Day
9a RS
Kadima Event
9 16th of
4 11th of
27 5th of Kislev
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
No RS
No Minyan
21 28th of
Cheshvan
Cheshvan
Parashat Chayei
Sara
9:30a Shabbat
Services
10a M&M Minyan
5:33p Havdalah
(72 min)
22 29th of
Cheshvan
7p Shabbat Chai
3:58p Candle
lighting
Parashat Toldot
9:30a Shabbat
Services
5:28 Havdalah (72
min)
28 6th of Kislev
3:55p Candle
lighting
Office Closed
29 7th of Kislev
Parashat Vayetzei
9:30a Shabbat
Services
5:24 Havdalah (72
min)
30 8th of Kislev
No RS
Volunteer at
Lazarus House
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
Congregation Beth Israel
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December 2014
Kislev ~ Tevet 5775
Sunday
Monday
1
7 15th of Kislev 8
9a RS—
Chanukah
Program
11a Midrasha
Community
Faith Build
Event
9th of Kislev
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2 10th of Kislev 3 11th of Kislev 4 12th of Kislev 5 13th of Kislev
4:15p RS
3:53p Candle
6:30p Building
lighting
Committee
USY Freshman
7:30p Minyan
Kinnus
16th of Kislev 9
Saturday
6 14th of Kislev
Parashat
Vayishlach
9:30a Services
10a M&M
Minyan
5:23p
Havdalah (72
min)
10 18th of Kislev 11 19th of Kislev 12 20th of Kislev 13 21st of Kislev
4:15p RS
3:53p Candle
Parashat
7:30 Minyan
Chanukah Story
lighting
Vayeshev
9:30a Shabbat
Hour @
Services
Whole Foods
5:23p
Havdalah (72
min)
17th of Kislev
14 22nd of Kislev 15 23rd of Kislev
9a RS
9a TPG
12p Teachers’
Meeting
RS Committee
16 24th of Kislev
Chanukah: 1
Candle
21 29th of Kislev
Chanukah: 6
Candles
9a RS—
Chanukah
Party
11a Midrasha
USY Intl
Convention
Winter Begins
22 30th of Kislev
Rosh Chodesh
Tevet
Chanukah: 7
Candles
USY Intl
Convention
23 1st of Tevet 24 2nd of Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Chanukah 8th
Day
Tevet
USY Intl
Chanukah: 8
Candles
Convention
USY Intl
Convention
28 6th of Tevet
29
7th of Tevet 30 8th of Tevet
No RS
November 2014 (Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5775)
19 27th of Kislev
Chanukah: 4
Candles
3:55p Candle
lighting
6:30p Shabbat
Chai
20 28th of Kislev
Parashat Miketz
Chanukah: 5
Candles
9:30a Shabbat
Services
5:25p
Havdalah (72
min)
25 3rd of Tevet 26 4th of Tevet
3:59p Candle
Project Ezra
lighting
No RS
7:30p Minyan
USY Intl
Convention
27 5th of Tevet
Parashat
Vayigash
9:30a Shabbat
Services
5:30p
Havdalah (72
min)
17 25th of Kislev 18 26th of Kislev
Chanukah: 2
Chanukah: 3
Candles
Candles
4:15p RS
7:30p Minyan
31 9th of Tevet
MINYAN
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