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Weekly Religious Services
Monday......6:45.a.m.........7:30.p.m.Tuesday.............................7:30.p.m.Wednesday........................7:30.p.m.Thursday.....6:45.a.m.........7:30.p.m.Friday.........6:45.a.m........................Kabbalat.Shabbat..............6:30.p.m.Shabbat.......9:30.a.m........................Sunday..........9.a.m............7:30.p.m.
Services.are.also.held.at.Shiva.houses.as.needed.
Candle Lighting Times
June.4.............................. 8:12.p.m.June.11............................ 8:16.p.m.June.18............................ 8:19.p.m.June.25............................ 8:20.p.m.
Shabbat Mincha
June.5.............................. 6:30.p.m.June.12............................ 6:30.p.m.June.19............................ 6:30.p.m.June.26............................ 6:30.p.m.
2200 Baltimore Road • Rockville, Maryland 20851 www.tikvatisrael.org Volume 4 • Number 6
November 2006 Heshvan/Kislev
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February 2007Shevat/Adar
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Weekly Religious Services
Monday ....... 6:45 a.m. ........ 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday ................................. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday ...... 6:45 a.m. ........ 7:30 p.m.
Friday ........... 6:45 a.m. .......................
Kabbalat Shabbat .................. 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat ........ 9:30 a.m. .......................
Sunday ......... 9:00 a.m. ........ 7:30 p.m.
Mincha .... See calendar
Services are also held at Shiva housesas needed.
Family and Youth Services
Shabbat is Special ... Feb. 2 .. 7:15 p.m.
Jr. Congregation ...... Feb. 3 10:30 a.m.
Kehilat Kids .......... Feb. 17 ..... 11 a.m.
Tot Shabbat .......... Feb. 17 ..... 11 a.m.
Candle Lighting Times
February 2 ...................... 5:12 p.m.
February 9 ...................... 5:20 p.m.
February 16 .................... 5:28 p.m.
February 23 .................... 5:36 p.m.
This new and handsome bulletin formatis a fortuitous metaphor for the many changesthat Tikvat Israel Congregation will beexperiencing this year. Rori Pollak will bejoining us in June as new director of theBroadman-Kaplan Early Childhood Center.Susan Newman has decided to step downfrom her many years of devoted andoutstanding service as our executive director,and the search is on for a strong candidatewho will attempt to fill her shoes. Theenvironmental committee, which was startedby Rabbi Gorin and is chaired by congregantDan Black, has begun the task of increasingthe efficiency of our physical plant’s use ofenergy. The changes Dan and his committeeare instituting run the gamut from thetransparent (changing electricity suppliers)to the subtle (changing the type of light bulbsthat we use) for now. Perhaps in the future,more obvious changes are in store.
And then there is me. After two yearsco-chairing the adult education committee(AEC) with Susan Apter, I am honored toserve as president of the congregation for thenext two years. I infer that my candidacywas acceptable to the congregation at least inpart because of the successful AEC curriculumour committee has created. (I refuseto entertain the “warm body” hypothesis.)That curriculum is the product of ourcommittee’s hard work and creativity. Nowyou can’t have creativity without risk, and ifyou take some risks, you willfail occasionally. But if the risks we take in thenext two years are well calculated, I predict
From the President’s Perspective
that we will succeed more than we willfail. We will witness the vibrant growth ofour community that some don’t expect, butthat we all want. This has been my philosophyand approach towards my own career as ascientist, co-chair of the AEC, and now aspresident of the congregation.
It is often said that people don’t fearchange; they fear the loss implicit in change.As the synagogue leadership — comprised ofthe executive committee, the board ofdirectors, and me — consider the choices wemake as we lead, I promise we will be sensitiveto those concerns. In fact, I am certain thatwe will only enhance all that we have thatmakes our community unique and special.These very qualities — our warmth, networkof support, ideals and spirituality, to name afew — are the ones that make ourcommunity so special to all of us, and makeyour acceptance of me as the president of thecongregation such an honor.
So let’s all look forward to an interestingcouple of years, and begin them with aconcerted effort to thank all those who haveworked hard and continue to volunteer tocontribute to this very special community.Please first take a moment to thank Phil Katz([email protected]) for his past service on thesynagogue bulletin, and Andi Kronzek([email protected]) for her current service asour bulletin editor. Then, please turn topage 3 to read about Art Fabel, a quietlyenthusiastic volunteer who represents all thatis the best about the community of TikvatIsrael Congregation.
—Ron Rabin
2200 Baltimore Road • Rockville, Maryland 20850 Volume 1 • Number 1
June 2010Sivan/Tammuz 5770
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A Congregation Kvells Over Its Cantor
by Felicia R. Black
Cantor.Rochelle.Helzner,.Tikvat.Israel.and.the.wider.Jewish.community.celebrated.her.25th.anniversary.family.style,.with.a.concert.on.May.2.featuring.three.generations.of.Helzners.
The.concert.started.on.a.high.note.as.the.audience.rose.to.its.feet.when.Cantor.Helzner.stepped. on. stage. --. before. she’d. even. begun.to. delight. the. audience. with. her. milestone.performance..She.wore. a. silky. lavender.gown.that. complemented. the. elegant. stage. curtain.backdrop,.created.by.TI.member.Fran.Kline.
Commenting.on.the.excitement.pervading.the. social. hall,. Jerry.Schuchman,. the.dapper.master.of.ceremonies,.said.later:.“When.I.walked.on.stage.to.open.the.evening..I.looked.out.at.the.overflow.audience,.and.I.could.feel.the.energy.and.love.of.our.‘communal.kvell.’.Rochelle.has.given.me.the.honor.of.serving.as.M.C..for.8.or.10.of.her.last.concerts,.but.never.was.there.electricity.in.the.hall.like.for.[this.event].”
The.packed.crowd.numbered.nearly.500,.more.than.twice.the.number.attending.the.annual.event.during.each.of.the.last.two.years..Each.family.attending.the.concert.received.a.46-page.Tribute.Book,.which.contained.more.than.100.expressions.of.gratitude.purchased.by.
Joyce Schwartz (left) greets Cantor Helzner at the gourmet dessert reception following the Shir Joy concert on May 2. (Photo by Faye Orlove)
Board Names Interim Executive Director; Weinsweig Remains Rimonim Center Head
The.Tikvat.Israel.Board.of.Directors.has.appointed.Sam.Freedenberg.to.serve.as.the.synagogue’s.interim.executive.director.
In.addition,.the.board.has.announced.that.Tamar.Weinsweig.will.remain.at.the.helm.of.the.Rimonim.Center.for.Learning,.a.religious.school.collaboration.between.Tikvat.Israel.and.Shaare.Tefila.congregations.
Freedenberg.has. stepped.down.from.his.position.as.TI.president. to.accept.the.executive.director’s.job,.which.he.will.fill.through.the.fall.holidays.and.until.a.permanent.appointment.is.made.by.the.board..He.has.been.managing.many.of.the.synagogue’s.administrative.functions.as.a.volunteer.since.mid-March..
Larry. Gorban,. a. vice. president. of.Tikvat. Israel. and. a. former. president. of.
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Tikvat Israel Directory
Rabbi EmeritusLewis.A..Weintraub
Cantor EmeritusMark.Levi
Executive [email protected]
Office [email protected]@tikvatisrael.org
Religious SchoolTamar.M..Weinsweig,[email protected]
Early ChildhoodRori.Pollak,[email protected]
Youth & Family Programming Lynn.Berk,[email protected]
Synagogue OfficePhone.•.762-7338Fax.•.424-4399
Bulletin [email protected]
Contributing EditorsFelicia.R..BlackNancy.Matheson
(All.phone.numbers. are. in. the.301.area.code.)
Youth Corner: New Group Advisers On Board
by Lynn Berk, director of youth and family programming
B o n i m , . M a c h a r.and. Kadima. groups’.programming. ended.in.May,.but.the.USY.chapter.has.one.event.remaining..
June. typical ly.is. a. month. full. of.
competing.events.–.summer.sports.teams,.family. affairs,. graduations,. etc.. It. is. not.a. good. use. of. our. advisers’. time. to. plan.programs,. mail. flyers,. make. follow-up.phone. calls,. only. to. end. up. with. sparse.turnouts.or.needing.to.cancel.programs..We.use.the.beginning.of.June.to.have.our.staff.update.mailing.and.telephone.lists,.move.kids.up.to.the.next.age.group.and.begin.the.planning.for.next.year.
USY. will. be. holding. one. program.in. June.. It’s. an. important. one.because. it.involves. chapter. elections.. On. Thursday,.June. 17,. with. public. schools. done. with.classes,.the.USY.chapter.will.hold.elections.and. then. spend. time. in. the. District. of.Columbia.. They. will. travel. by. Metro. to.the. city,. visit. museums,. play. Frisbee. on.the.mall.and.take.advantage.of.all.the.city.has.to.offer.
Anyone.from.an.entering.9th.grader.to.a.rising.11th.grader.is.eligible.to.run.for.the. USY. Board.. If. interested,. you. must.contact.me.by.June.10.to.receive.an.election.packet.. Entering. 9th. graders. may. run. for.9th. Grade. Representative. and. Chapter.Secretary..Election.packets.discuss.the.time.commitment. and. responsibility. of. being.a.board.member,.give.descriptions.of. the.various.jobs.and.have.forms.that.both.the.
student.and.parent.must. sign.and.return.before. the. student. is. eligible. to. run. for.office.
*...*...*The. Joint. Youth. Department. of.
Shaare.Tefila. and.Tikvat. Israel. is. pleased.to. welcome. our. new. staff. for. 2010-11,.beginning. July. 1.. For. the. first. time. in.recent.memory,.two.youth.group.advisers.are.products.of.Tikvat.Israel.
Emily Kanner.will.serve.as.our.USY.adviser.for.the.coming.year..She.grew.up.in.USY.in.Natick,.Mass.,.has.served.as.the.Seaboard.Region.basketball.commissioner.during. the. past. year. and. staffed. many.Seaboard.Region.Kadima.and.USY.events..The.members.of.our.basketball. team.got.to.know.her.during.the.basketball.season..Emily.will.be.a.senior.at.the.University.of.Maryland.
Our. new. Kadima. adviser. will. be.Rafi Glazer.. He. is. employed. at the.American. Jewish. Society. for. Service. and.was.the.Kadima.adviser.at.Tifereth.Israel.in.Washington,.D.C..He.has.staffed.Seaboard.Region.Kadima.and.USY.programs.for.the.past.several.years..Some.of.our.Kadimaniks.got. to. meet. Rafi. at. the. May. Zip. Lining.program.that.was.a.joint.program.between.Tifereth.Israel.and.our.Kadima.chapter.
Dara Kahn,.the.new.Machar.leader, grew.up.in.the.Tikvat.Israel.community.and.is. acquainted. with. many. of. the. children.in. our. Machar. group.. She. graduated.from. Syracuse. University. in. 2009. and. is.employed.as.a.publication. specialist.with.B’nai.B’rith.International.in.Washington,.D.C.. She. is. full. of. excitement. and. has.wonderful. ideas. for. the.Machar.program.next.year.
Danielle Hersh will. lead. Bonim..Danielle,.another.product.of.our.synagogue’s.religious. school,. will. be. a. sophomore. at.American.University.this.fall..She.worked.as. an. aide. in. the.Tikvat. Israel. Religious.School. all. through. her. high. school. years.and.is.well.acquainted.with.the.majority.of.the.students.in.the.Bonim.age.group..She.assisted.at.one.or.two.Bonim.programs.this.year.and.had.the.chance.to.meet.some.of.the.Shaare.Tefila.kids.
New Music Havurah
Dan.Black.and.Cantor.Helzner.are.forming.a. Jewish.music havurah.that.would.meet.once. a. month. or. every. other. month. on.Saturday.or.Sunday.evenings,.hosted.each.time.by.a.different.member.
Anyone. who. enjoys. singing. Jewish.music.is.invited..If.interested,[email protected]@gmail.com.
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“ We . n e e d . t o.grow.. . If. only. we.could. attract. more.members,.we.could.…”
This. l ine. of.thinking.is.common.to . a l l . re l ig ious.organizations.. One.can. understand. its.
logic:.More.members.mean.more.revenue.and. a. greater. capacity. to. expand. the.institution’s.programs..More.is.better.
The.reality,.though,.is.very.different..Larger.congregations.often.lack.intimacy;.larger.congregations.require.a.larger.edifice.and.a.larger.staff..The.gains.frequently.are.nullified.by.what.is.lost.
Something.else.needs.to.be.mentioned..When. a. membership. committee. focuses.on. attracting. new. members,. it. often.loses. sight. of. another. part. of. its. mission.--. the. retention. of. current. members.. If.the. majority. of. efforts. and. resources. are.concentrated.on.recruitment,.the.members.already. in. the. pews. may. come. to. feel,.perhaps,.they.are.not.significant.and.their.needs.are.of.secondary.importance.
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.”. --.Ralph.Waldo.Emerson
I. recently. asked. two. congregants,.Maya.Chauls.and.Barbara.Thaler,.to.help.me.plan.something.special.to.mark.my.30th.anniversary. with. the. congregation. The.idea.was.to.plant.31.trees.--.one.per.year.plus. one. “to. grow. on”. --. somewhere. in.Montgomery. County,. in. the. month. of.
October. Involving. the. synagogue. in. the.actual.planting.would.have.been.a.way.for.us.to.do.something.together.to.replace.the.trees.that.were.cut.down.when.we.sold.part.of.our.property.to.Oxbridge.
Barb. and. Maya. spent. many. hours.investigating. possibilities. but. were.discouraged. by. virtually. everyone. with.whom.they.spoke. Planting.new.trees,.even.if.we.paid.for.them,.means.that.someone.has.to.maintain.them.--.“deer.proof”.them,.water.them,.etc..--.and.with.budget.cuts,.there.are.no.funds.to.do.so. Instead,.it.was.suggested.that.we.join.the.“Weed.Warriors”.to.maintain.already.existing.trees.that.are.being. threatened. by. invasive. species. of.plants. I. thought. this. was. a. lovely. idea.because. it. would. involve. the. synagogue.in. making. sure. we. do. not. lose. what. we.already.have.
Preservation,.yet.again,.will.prove.to.be.far.easier.and.vastly.less.expensive.than.planting.something.new.
Weed.Warriors. work. on. the. fourth.Sunday.of.the.month,.when.county.workers.are.available.to.supervise.what.we.do. We.chose. to. get. involved. now. rather. than.wait.until.the.fall. If.this.endeavor.gets.the.support.I.believe.it.will.garner,.it.will.not.be.a.one-time.event..It.will.become.part.of.the.Tikvat.Israel.“portfolio”.of.engagement.with.and.contribution.to.our.community.and.environment.
The. bike. drives. we. had. in. the. past.showed. that. there. are. many. members. of.the.synagogue.who.do.not.have.children.in.the.religious.school.or.in.the.youth.groups.and.are.looking.for.a.way.to.do.something.significant.with.their.synagogue..I.hope.this.will.be.one.such.activity..I.would.be.proud.to.mark.my.30th.anniversary.in.this.fashion,.
From the Rabbi’s Desk: One Way to Consider Growth
by Rabbi Howard Gorin
A Tree-Saving Project for Us
W h e t h e r y o u ’ r e s o m e o n e disappointed by the loss of trees on the property adjacent to the synagogue or an individual seeking outdoor exercise, TI would like you to join a tree-saving project from 10 a.m. until noon on Sunday, June 27, at Rachel Carson Conservation Park, 22201 Zion Road, Brookeville, Md.
Congregant Maya Chauls has arranged for a Weed Warrior supervisor from Montgomery County government to guide what should be a fun, outdoor congregational event to save trees being strangled by invasive, non-native Oriental Bittersweet vines.
Tools.and.gloves.will.be.provided,.and.Student.Service.Learning.hours.are.available.
S i g n . u p . t h r o u g h . M a y a.( j o n a n d m a y a @ y a h o o . c o m.o r . 3 0 1 - 8 7 1 - 0 0 1 9 ) . . L e a r n.more . abou t . Weed . War r i o r s.at. www.montgomeryparks.org.
by.working.with.my.Tikvat.Israel.friends.in.contributing.to.the.larger.community.that.I.have.called.home.since.1980.
I.hope.that.you.will.join.me.on.Sunday,.June. 27,. for.Tikvat. Israel’s. inaugural.participation. in. Montgomery. County’s.efforts.to.preserve.its.trees...Please.contact.Maya.at.jonandmaya@yahoo.com.or.301-871-0019.by.Friday,.June.11,.to.let.us.know.you.will.be.part.of.our.team.
Ziva’s Campaign on Her Bike
When.her.brother.Reuven.died.suddenly.of.acute.leukemia,.Ziva.Schuchman.made.a.personal.commitment.for.10.years.to.raise.money.for.the.Leukemia.and.Lymphoma.Society.
During. this. time,. she. has. collected.more.than.$34,000.
To.commemorate.her.10th. .year.of.cycling. for. a. cure,. she. will. be. riding. a.bicycle.this.summer.from.Seattle.to.New.York,.about.3,000.miles,.in.seven.weeks,.with.16.other.younger.cyclists.
You.can.support.Ziva’s.fund-raising.efforts.by.writing.a.tax-deductible.check,.
payable.to.the.Leukemia.and.Lymphoma.Society.and.mailing.it.to.the.Schuchmans.at.13516.Crispin.Way,.Rockville,.Md..20853.
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congregants,.former.congregants.and.others.not.affiliated.with.the.shul..Part.of.the.money.raised.will.be.applied.toward.purchase.and.installation.of. something. long-awaited.by.the.cantor.--.an.upgraded.audio.system.in.the.Tikvat.Israel.sanctuary..
Many. attendees. seemed. to. share.TI.member.Sandy.Levine’s.effusive.assessment.
of. the. evening.. “What. a. magnificent.celebration!”.she.said..“The.cantor’s.concert.was. a. wonderful. tribute. to. our. cantor,.Rochelle,. for. her. dedication,. friendship,.professionalism,. contagious. spirit,. and.countless. acts.of. loving.kindness..We.will.all.cherish.memories.of. this.evening.when.family. and. friends. gathered. together. to.honor.Rochelle. for.her.25.years. at.Tikvat.Israel. and. for.being. such.an.extraordinary.human.being.”
Among. the.highlights. of. the. concert.were. soul-stirring. solo. performances. by.Cantor.Helzner.of.Shiru.L’Adonai. (Psalm.96),.Hallelu.(Psalm.113).and.Modim..The.cantor’s. sister,. Robyn. Helzner,. who. is. a.professional.singer,.performed.“Rachel”.with.the.Robyn.Helzner.Trio..The.song,.describing.the.matriach,.was.chosen,.Robyn.said.from.the.stage,.because.of.the.similarities.between.the.cantor.and.the.biblical.figure..The.trio’s.repertoire. also. included. “Mirembe,”. an.upbeat.song.about.peace..
Musical. accompanists. for. the. concert.were.Marcia.Bronstein.and.Eleanor.Epstein.on.piano,.Matt.Holsen.of.the.Robyn.Helzner.Trio.on.bass.and.Eric.Marks.on.percussion.
Niece.Leora.Goldbloom-Helzner.joined.the.cantor.on.stage.for.a.duet.performance.of.“When.You.Believe.”.Leora,.a.member.of.the.Singular.Sensations.troupe,.has.appeared.
frequently.at.the.Musical.Theater.Center.A.humorous.and.touching.performance.
by. the. cantor’s. father,.TI.member.Manny.Helzner,.and.his.grandson,.Ari.Goldbloom-Helzner,.of.a.Yiddish.song.called.“Motl”.drew.appreciative.laughter.and.knowing.sighs.from.the.audience..The.song.is.a.dialogue.between.a.father.who.is.angry.with.his.son.because.
of.the.child’s.behavior.in.school.and.the.son.Motl,.who.argues.his.teacher.is.not.telling.the.truth..In.the.end,.Motl.wins.his. father’s.heart.by.reminding.him.of.his.own.youthful.exploits.
Like. his. sister,. Leora,. Ari. is. no.stranger.to.the.stage,.having.performed.at.several.professional.theaters,.including.Toby’s. Dinner.Theater. in. Baltimore,.where.he.currently.has.a.role.in.“Oliver.”
Just.before.he.took.the.stage.with.his.grandson.Ari,.Manny.Helzner.said.family.members.wondered.if.he’d.be.able.to.sing.“because.I.was.kvelling.so.much..My.heart.was.full.of.joy,.just.watching.
and. listening. to. the.audience’s. response. to.every.note.and.every.performer.
“Dayenu. --. that. would. have. been.enough,”.he.added..“To.sing.a.love.duet.in.Yiddish.with.Ari.would.have.been.--.Dayenu!.To.be.on.stage.performing.with.my.children,.grandchildren.and.my.wife.would.have.been.--.Dayenu..As. the. concert.was. coming. to.a.close,. I. also. sensed. the. spiritual.presence.of.my.late.wife,.Charlotte,.who.encouraged.all.of.my.children.to.pursue.their.dreams..For.me,.all.of.God’s.blessings.were.present.at.that.concert.”
The.event.would.not.have.been.complete.without. a.performance.by. the. cantor. and. her. daughter.and. son,. Jessica. and. Jonah.Agus..Together. they. sang. an. inspiring.rendition.of.“Oh,.I.Wish.I.Knew.How.It.Would.Feel.to.Be.Free”.and.delighted. the. audience.with. their.lighthearted.choreography.
In.an.unusual.turnabout,.the.audience.was.given.the.opportunity.to.sing.to.Cantor.Helzner. lyrics. specially.written.for.the.concert.to.the.tune.of.Fiddler.on.the.Roof ’s.“Do.You.Love.Me?”.
Ted. Kram,. longtime.TI. member,.considered.the.latter.his.favorite.moment.of.the.night..“The.lyrics.couldn’t.have.been.any.
better,”.he.said.During.the.finale,.Cantor.Helzner.was.
joined.on.stage.by.her.husband,.Rob.Agus,.and.the.other.members.of.the.Agus,.Helzner,.and.Goldbloom-Helzner. family. in. singing.“Ozi.V’Zimrat.Ya.”
“The.finale.with. the. entire. family.on.stage. singing. was. wonderful. to. witness,”.said.TI.member.Amy.Matathias..“After.the.concert.I.was.kvelling.to.my.friends,.telling.them.what.a.talented.family.our.cantor.has.”
The.concert.was.followed.by.a.dessert.reception.prepared.by.Larry.Gorban. and.Roz.Kram,.who.spent.more.than.50.hours.in.the.kitchen.with.their.volunteers.preparing.2,500.desserts,.including.chocolate.mousse,.chocolate.chip.cookies,. fruit. tarts.and.two.kinds.of. rugelach..Decorating. each.of. the.reception.tables.in.the.education.wing.of.the.synagogue.were.colorful.flower.arrangements.created.by.Bobbi.Gorban..
With.the.concert.a.few.days.behind.her,.Cantor.Helzner.reflected.on.the.event.on.the.TI.listserv,.calling.it.“incredible.”.She.added:.“The.crowd,. the.warmth.and. the. support.were.very.moving.and. satisfying..….I. feel.so.blessed.to.be.a.part.of.this.congregation!”.
In.summing.up.his.feelings.about.the.concert,.TI.President.Sam.Freedenberg.said:.“No.one.who.was.at.Tikvat.Israel.that.evening.will.ever.forget.this.unique.shared.experience.
of.song.and.celebration.with.our.wonderful.Cantor.Helzner,.the.multi-talented.Helzner/Agus.family,.Cantor.(Mark).Levi.and.their.musical. accompanists,. along. with. the.delicious.reception.lovingly.prepared.by.Larry.Gorban.and.Roz.Kram.”
A packed social hall heard two hours of wonderful music from various combinations of Helzner family members. (Photo by Faye Orlove)
The entire Helzner family, including a future daughter-in-law, filled the stage for a final concert number. (Photo by Faye Orlove)
Cantor’s Concert continued from page 1
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Concert Planning: A Labor of Love
by Ron Rabin
Planning.the.celebration.of.Cantor.Rochelle.Helzner’s.25th.anniversary.was.a.pleasure..It.began. with. a. conversation. at. my. home.about.18.months.ago.when.Rabbi.Gorin.suggested. to. Sam. Freedenberg,. Danny.Bachman. and. me. that. we. hold. a. special.event. to. celebrate. Cantor. Helzner’s. 25th.year.at.Tikvat.Israel.
My.first. step,. even.before.discussing.the.idea.with.Cantor.Helzner,.was.to.ask.her.father.Manny.Helzner.for.his.support,.which.he.enthusiastically.gave.from.the.very.beginning.--.on.New.Year’s.Day.2009..Once.the. cantor. signed. on,. I. began. to. discuss.assembling.the.committee.with.my.co-chair.Hillary.Berman.
From.our.first.meeting. about. a. year.ago,.it.was.clear.this.committee.was.going.to. come. together. well.. We. discussed.Simchat.Torah.as.the.first.opportunity.to.celebrate.the.25th.anniversary.and,.having.set. that.up,.we.moved.on. to. the.concert.itself...The.committee.was.composed.as.a.set.of.subcommittees.with.a.chair.for.each.–. funding. (Richard. Lederman),. tribute.book.(Nancy.Matheson),.publicity.(Felicia.R.. Black),. reception. (Larry. Gorban. and.Roz.Kram),.décor. (Bobbie.Gorban).and,.as.the.event.approached,.volunteers.(Elyse.Bernstein)...
The. cantor,. of. course,. governed.programming...
Each.meeting.was.short.(or.reasonably.so),.productive,.creative.and.to.the.point,.consisting.of.discussions.of.goals.and.their.respective.targets..There.were.a.lot.of.great.
ideas,.and.some.not-so-great,.but.each.was.discussed. and,. when. necessary,. rejected.respectfully,. as. we. shared. the. common.vision.of.a.successful.event.and.the.common.goal. of. matching. Cantor. Helzner’s. own.standards.of.excellence.
By.spring.of.last.year,.the.framework.for.the.event.was.set,.such.that.we.could.begin.our.work.in.earnest.in.the.fall..Each.subcommittee. chair. led. well,. and. each.committee.member.rose.to.the.occasion...I.thank.each.and.every.one.of.them.for.their.hard.work.and.diligence.as.we.put.together.this.event:.
•.. Richard.Lederman.for.leading.the.most.difficult.of.tasks;..
•.. Nancy.Matheson. and.her. colleagues.for. putting. together. a. wonderful.tribute.book.and.photography.collage;.
•.. Felicia.R..Black.for.continuing.to.press.for.publicity.in.every.possible.way;.
•.. Bobbi. Gorban. for. ensuring. a. lovely.décor;
•.. Elyse.Bernstein.for.the.recruitment.and.seamless. management. of. volunteers;.and.
•. Larry.Gorban’s. and.Roz.Kram’s.hard.work.and.leadership.that.were.evident.with.each.sip.and.bite.at.the.post-concert.reception..The.professional.quality.of.the.desserts.beautifully.complemented.the.amazing.musical.fare.
In. addition. to. those. subcommittee.chairs,. I. also. thank. Manny. for. his.participation. in. the. committee,. both.as. a. member. and. as. the. patriarch. of. an.amazing. family.. Martie. Adelman. and.Nancy. Solomon. worked. tirelessly. on.many.different.aspects.of.the.concert,.each.volunteering. to. attend. to. tasks. on. short.notice.. Bud. and. Judge. Bess. Lavine. were.with.the.committee.from.its.inception,.as.was.Shelly.Goldin,.who.not.only.worked.hard.but.was.particularly.insightful.as.a.past.president.of.the.congregation.
Special. thanks. to. my. wife. Janaki.Kuruppu.for.attending.to.the.website,.often.on.very.short.notice,.and.for.supporting.my.work.with.the.committee.in.so.many.ways,.including.the.occasional.“reality.check.”..
The. committee. is. very. grateful. to.former. President. Sam. Freedenberg. for.allowing. the. committee. to. do. its. work.with.a.relatively.free.hand.while.providing.the.best.of. support,. and.of.course.Rabbi.Gorin,.who.began.the.effort.and.supported.us. strongly. throughout. its. planning. and.implementation.
Most.of.all,.I.thank.Hillary.Berman.for.her.hard.work,.devotion.and.professional.talents...Many.problems.were.anticipated.before. they. presented. themselves,. and.actual. problems. were. solved. before. they.became. impediments.. . Working. with.Hillary.on.this.event.was.a.true.privilege,.second.only. to. the.privilege. of. honoring.Cantor.Helzner.
Exploring High Holiday Alternatives
Prayer..Reflection..Inspiration..Change...These.are.the.elements.of.renewal.that.
are.the.hallmarks.of.the.Jewish.New.Year...It.has.been.said.that.if.one.participates.in.the.celebration.of.the.High.Holidays.and.has.not.become.different.as.a.result,.then.the. entire. point. of. the. Days. of. Awe. has.been.missed..
The.organizers.of.the.Hatchalot:.New.Beginnings. High. Holiday. Service. (the.alternative. to. the. traditional. service). are.
seeking.congregants.who.would.like.to.be.agents.of.positive.change.this.fall.by.taking.responsibility.for.a.part.of.the.services.to.be.held.the.morning.of.the.first.day.of.Rosh.Hashanah.and.the.morning.of.Yom.Kippur...
If.you.have.always.wanted.to.prepare.a.D’var.Torah,.explore.the.meaning.of.a.Rosh.Hashanah.or.Yom.Kippur.prayer,.read.from.the.Torah,.open.the.Ark,. share.a. favorite.commentary.pertinent.to.the.holidays,.or.lead.a.responsive.reading.or.song.or.would.
like. to. share. another. suggestion. with. us,.we’d.like.to.hear.from.you...Prayers.and/or.reflections.can.be.in.Hebrew.or.English,.we’ll.even.provide.prospective.Torah.readers.or.prayer.leaders.with.a.tape.or.CD.
If. you. are. interested. in. leading.part. of. the. Hatchalot:. New. Beginnings.High. Holiday. Service,. please. contact.Richard. Lederman. at. 301-598-1132. [email protected].
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An All-Helzner HappeningAs. these. photos. suggest,.Tikvat.Israel’s. Shir. Joy. concert. on. .May. 2. featured. the. many. and.sundry. vocal. talents. of. Cantor.Rochelle.Helzner.and.members.of.her. family.. They. delighted. a. full.social.hall. for. two.hours.without.a.break..Full.coverage.of.the.event.appears. on. pages. 1,. 4. and. 5.. .(Photos.by.Faye.Orlove.)
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Temple. Israel,. has. assumed. the.Tikvat.Israel.presidency..Gorban.becomes.the.first.former.member.of.Temple.Israel.to.serve.as.Tikvat.Israel.president.
Freedenberg,. a.native.of.Harrisburg,.Pa.,.has.worked.in.the.nonprofit.association.management. field. for. most. of. the. past.three. decades,. during. which. he. ran.an. educational. foundation;. managed.membership,. retention. and. leadership.development. programs;. and. served. in.a. variety. of. communications. and. event.management. positions. for. three. national.associations,. including. the. American.Society.of.Association.Executives.
. After. a. 30-year. government. career.with. the.Department.of.Veterans.Affairs,.Gorban,. a. native.Washingtonian,. moved.into.the.nonprofit.world..For.the.past.10.years. he. has. served. as. vice. president. of.operations.at.the.National.Quality.Forum,.an. organization. established. in. 1999. that.focuses. on. improving. health. care. quality.in.the.United.States..
Gorban. and. Freedenberg. have.collaborated.on.several.synagogue.projects.together,.most.notably.the.renovation.and.lowering.of.the.sanctuary.bimah.last. fall,.which. fulfilled. a. congregational. promise.of.accessibility.to.all..The.project.required.daily.and.often.hourly.coordination.among.Gorban,. Freedenberg,. architect. Levin/Brown.&.Associates.and.Korth.Companies,.the.general.contractor.
. “While. Sam’s. title. is. interim. and. I.am. coming. into. the. presidency. toward.the. latter. part. of. this. term,. neither. one.of. us. should. be. seen. as. caretakers. or.placeholders,”.said.Gorban..
“Sam. and. I. intend. to. take. a. very.activist.approach.to.synagogue.leadership.and. management. over. the. next. several.
months,. and. we. will. continue. to. work.together.as.closely.as.we.have.over.the.past.year.and.a.half.”
. “We. have. a. great. opportunity. to.get. much. accomplished. at.Tikvat. Israel.from.now.through.the.fall.holidays,”.said.Freedenberg..“I.am.confident.that,.working.with. Larry. and. the. other. officers,. our.board,.Rabbi.Gorin.and.Cantor.Helzner,.our. professional. staff. and. our. wonderful.congregation,.I.can.contribute.much.to.the.success.of.our.synagogue.”.
The. congregation. will. vote. on. new.officers.and.board.members.in.December.
Weinsweig,.who.joined.Tikvat.Israel.as.director.of.the.religious.school.in.2008,.has.returned.to.her.position.after.tendering.her. resignation. earlier. this. spring. due. to.difficult. situations. in. her. family. life. this.year,.including.her.mother’s.illness.during.the. fall. and. the.unexpected.death.of. her.father-in-law.recently.
.Weinsweig.reconsidered.her.decision.to. leave. when. the. board,. in. setting. the.synagogue. budget. for. the. 2010-2011.fiscal. year,. approved. a. proposal. to. make.the.director.of.the.religious.school.a.part-time. position.. The. budget. was. set. to. be.submitted. to. the. congregation. for. final.approval.by.June.
.Jonathan.Solomon,.a.TI.vice.president.and.co-chair.of. the.Rimonim.Center. for.Learning.Committee,.which.oversees. the.operation.of. the.religious.school,. said,.“I.believe. this. is. truly. a. win-win. situation..Tamar.gets.to.continue.to.do.what.she.loves.and.wants.to.do.--.teach.our.children.and.guide.our.staff.to.provide.a.quality.Jewish.education.in.a.caring.environment..And.we.get.to.keep.a.talented.and.valued.employee..We.are.thrilled.that.Tamar.is.remaining.in.her.position.”.
Personnel Changes continued from page 1
Terrorism Expert to Address Hazak
Aaron.Mannes,.a.member.of.Tikvat.Israel.and.an.authority.on.global.terrorism,.will.be the.guest.speaker.at.Hazak’s.brown-bag.lunch.gathering.at.noon.on.Thursday,.June.10...
Mannes.will.address.the.question.“Does.the.Peace.Process.Matter?”..He.researches.terrorism.and.international.affairs.at.the.University.of.Maryland. He.is.the.author.of.Profiles in Terror: The Guide to Middle East Terrorist Organizations...
Participants. should.bring.a.dairy. lunch..Drinks.and.dessert.will.be.provided..The.program.begins.at.12:45.p.m. This.will.be.Hazak’s.final.meeting.until.the.fall.
Cantor’s Corner
by Cantor Rochelle Helzner.
Kabbalat Shabbat With InstrumentsThis.service.will.be.held.at.6:30.p.m..on.Friday, June.25, in.the.sanctuary..Celebrate.Shabbat. with. this. uplifting,. traditional.Shabbat.evening.service,.including.spirited.melodies.and.instrumental.accompaniment. .
.Early Shabbat Is Special The.last Shabbat. Is.Special. service.of. the.school.year will.be.at.5:30.p.m..on.Friday,.June.4..Then.gather.in.the.social.hall. for.Shalom. Aleichem,. kiddush,. children’s.blessings.and.hamotsi.and.return.home.for.a.Shabbat.dinner.with.family. The.program.runs.about.45.minutes..
Shabbat.Is.Special,.led.by.the.cantor,.is.designed.for.families.with.young.children..It. features. songs,. prayers,. stories. and.movement.
Youth High Holiday Feedback SoughtParents.are.asked.to.meet.with.Lynn.Berk,.director.of.youth.and.family.programming,.and.Cantor.Helzner.at.10.a.m..on.Sunday,.June. 6. to. discuss. High. Holiday. Youth.Services.. Teens. also. are. welcome. to.share. feedback. and. suggestions. about.participation.in.these.services.
*.*.*On.a.final.note,. I.was. very. touched.
by the.wonderful.response.to.the.Shir.Joy.event.. One.of.my.favorite.parts.came.at.the.end.when.my.entire.family.joined.me.on.stage.to.sing.together.with.my.Tikvat.Israel family..
With Ron.Rabin’s.and.Hillary.Berman’s.leadership,. we.had.an.amazing celebration.committee.. I. always. felt. that rehearsals.are as.satisfying.as performances.because.of.the.working creative.energy.and.the.bonds.that.are forged.between.musicians.
In. the. same. way, community. is.built among. people. who. jointly. plan. a.program.that.goes.beyond.the.event.itself. .I. loved. to. see. this. at. work. . Out. of. this.committee’s. creative. force. came. picture.videos,.collages,.a striking.publicity.poster,.a.beautifully.decorated.reception,.amazing.desserts.and.tribute.book. Thank.you.all..And.I.loved.the.little.spoons!
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Get an Early Jump on a Sweet New Year
Tikvat. Israel’s. Broadman-Kaplan. ECC. is. kicking. off. its. Rosh. Hashanah.Honey.Sale.with.proceeds.supporting.the.center.
The.honey.sale.offers.TI.members.the.opportunity.to.send.distinctive.New.Year’s.greetings.across. the.country.and. around. the. world.. The. kosher. honey. comes. in. an.8-ounce.plastic.jar.adorned.with.a.colorful.Judaic.label.and.a.gold.band..Each.jar.arrives.with.a.personalized.gift.card.wishing.the.recipient.a.Happy.and.Healthy.New.Year..Each.recipient.also.will.find.that.a.donation.has.been.made.in.his.or.her..honor.to.the.Broadman-Kaplan.Center.
The.honey.will.be.delivered.by.mail.in.time.for.Rosh.Hashanah,.which.begins.on.Sept.8.
The.sale.is.chaired.by.Liz.Goldel.and.Rori.Pollak..You.can.order.honey.by.completing.an.order. form.(located.on. the.bulletin.board.outside.the.ECC.office).or.place.your.order.directly.at.www.orthoney.com..If.you.order.online,.be.sure.to.enter.the.group.code.for.Broadman-Kaplan,.which.is.BKE..Completed.order.forms.are.due.to.the.ECC.office.by.July.2,.but.you.can.order.online.throughout.the.High.Holidays...
Please.note:.A.$3.per.jar.shipping.surcharge.will.be.added.to.all.orders.placed.after.July.12..
For.more.information,[email protected]@tikvatisrael.org..
The. school. year. is.winding. down..The.kids. have. had. some.marvelous.adventures.this.year..At.this.time,.I. would. like. to. say.thank.you.to.my.great.staff. for. all. of. their.
efforts,. time. and. love. they. have. put. in.this.year...
Yard Sale: A New TwistOur. fund-raising. wizards. have. done. it.again.. The. 2010. ECC. Used. Books. and.Community. Yard. Sale. was. a. smashing.success..Todah.rabah.to.Heidi.Grossman,.Ken.Grossman,.Dalit.Baranoff,.Liz.Goldel,.Hillary. Berman,. Mara. Kanter. and. Leslie.Schmeidler. for. their. hard. work. and. a.job. well. done.. A. special. thanks. to. all.congregants. and. parents. for. the. book.donations..We.were. supplied.with.books.from.almost.every.possible.genre.
Celebrating Hachnasat OrchimThe.annual.“She.&.Me”.and.“He.&.Me”.breakfasts. were. combined. this. year. to.create.a.new.program.–.“Mishpacha.and.Me,”.a.celebration.of.family..As.the.month.of.May.began,.the.children.prepared.their.classrooms,.baked.goodies.and.celebrated.the. mitzvah. of. Hachnasat. Orchim. --.“the. welcoming. of. guests.”. Moms,. dads,.grandparents. and.other. significant. adults.were. invited. to. visit. the. classrooms. and.partake.in.some.fun.activities.and.a.buffet.breakfast..A.great.time.was.had.by.all..
Summer Fun in the SunSpaces. are. still. available. for. summer.programs.at. the.ECC.so.consider.having.your.18-month-old. to.5-year-old. join.us.for.one.of.our.great.sessions..
Artist.Escape,.June.21-July.9Safari.Quest,.July.12-30Passport.to.the.World,.Aug..2-20
Can’t.make.it.work.for.a.whole.session?.We.offer.weekly.signups.too..The.minimum.number.of.weeks.you.can.register.for.are.three..
For.full.details.and.an.application,.call.the.ECC.at.301-251-0455.
2010-11 EnrollmentBroadman-Kaplan. ECC. is. committed.to. providing. high-quality. programs. for.children. 18. months. to. 5. years. old.. The.foremost. concerns. of. the. program. are.health,. growth. and. the. development.of. the. whole. child..The. ECC. believes.that. motivated. children. learn. best. when.given.the.opportunity.for.choice.and.self-
direction.The. ECC. offers. your. children. a.
traditional. Jewish. environment. where.they.can.learn.and.play..We.strive.to.lead.your.children.to.feel,.to.understand,.to.live.and. to. love. Judaism.. . The. environment.encourages. a. strong. Jewish. identification.through.the.weekly.observances.of.Shabbat,.the.celebration.of.Jewish.holidays,.exposure.to. Jewish. values. and. the. introduction. of.Hebrew.through.songs.and.games...
Our . K inde rga r t en . Read ine s s.Program. focuses. on. preparedness.. Each.day. the. teachers. will. balance. the. child’s.opportunities. for. independent. discovery,.cooperative. learning,. language,. literacy,.pre-writing,. as.well. as.math. and. science..In. addition,. our. Kindergarten. Readiness.Program.incorporates.into.the.day-to-day.activities.the.Handwriting.Without.Tears®..curriculum....
For.more.information,.contact.Rori.in.the.ECC.office.by. [email protected].
Early Childhood Corner
by Rori Pollak, director, Broadman-Kaplan Early Childhood Center
Reading Our E-Newsletter?
Are. you. reading.Tikvat. Israel’s. electronic.newsletter. B’Kesher . twice. a. week. upon.arrival.in.your.inbox?
. If. not,. you. are. missing. out. on.the. best.way. to. keep. fully. abreast. of. the.happenings.at.the.synagogue..
. To.join.the.list,[email protected].
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Ways to Get InvolvedAdult Education [email protected].•[email protected].•.279-0453
Bereavement [email protected].•.460-4674.
Bikur Holim VolunteersLisa.Wolf.•.460-6853
College [email protected].•[email protected].•.460-0508
Haftarah Reading AssignmentsSusan.Apter:[email protected].•.460-9657
Kiddush VolunteersMarsha.Lyons:[email protected]
Membership CommitteeLynne.Benzion:[email protected]
Minyan RotationSteve.Kahn:[email protected].
Reading MentorsEllen.Eisner:[email protected].•.598-0635
Shepherd’s TableSherman.Eisner:[email protected]..•.598-0635
Social Action [email protected]
Stepping Stones ShelterJay.Plafker:[email protected]
Torah Reading [email protected].•460-6026
Women’s NetworkBobbi.Gorban:[email protected].•.838-4336
(All. phone. numbers. are. in. the. 301. area.code.)
Rimonim Center: A Full Spring Menu and a Return ‘to What I Love to Do Every Day’
by Tamar M. Weinsweig, director, Rimonim Center for Learning
What.a.month.we.have.had!We.have.been.very.busy.with.Yom.Hashoah.--.where.7th.graders.
shared.some.personal.experiences.from.the.Holocaust.Museum. .The.ceremony.was.moving.and.real.because.of.the.7th.graders.
We.also.commemorated.Yom.Hazikaron.(memorial.day.for.the.fallen.Israeli.soldiers).where.Daniel.Mintz.and.Sarai.Pressman.blew.the.shofarot.in.lieu.of.the.siren.that.blasts.throughout.Israel.on.that.day,.and.Jamey.Sultan.serving.as.our.flag.bearer. .We.were.all.in.awe.
of.how.an.experience.so.foreign.to.our.American-born.children.could.still.touch.and.move.them.so.deeply. .
Lag.Ba’omer. was.celebrated.in.a.very.different.way.when.all.of.us.--.teachers,.children.and.parents.--.gathered.in.my.backyard.for.a.morning.filled.with.stories,.activities,.learning.and.yes.….food..We.are.Jews.after.all!..We.had.a.barbecue.and.roasted.potatoes.as.well.as.marshmallows. A.special.thank.you. to. David. Mintz,. Keith. Brooks,. Josh. Levin,. Jonathan.Solomon. and. all. the. other. parents. who. volunteered. their.time.and.energy,.tents,.food,.etc.,.to.help.out.on.that.special.day..I.also.would.like.to.thank.my.mother.and.my.husband.who.worked.many.hours.before,.during.and.after.the.event.to.help.us.make.it.a.great.success.
Yom.Yerushalayim.also.was.a.morning.filled.with.fun.activities.such.as.orange.squeezing,.pita.with.hummus.eating,.nana.tea.making.and.arts.and.crafts. We.made.a.Kotel.where.the.children.posted.their.own.notes. The.notes.will.be.taken.to.Jerusalem.and.posted.on.the.real.Kotel. .
At.this.writing,.we.are.preparing.for.Shavuot..Oh.wow,.school.is.just.about.over.and.the.school.year.has.flown.by.
.*..*..*
As.most.of.you.know,.I.was.intending.to.leave.my.post.as.education.director.of.the.Rimonim.Center.due.to.personal.family.reasons..However,.I.will.be.able.to.continue.in.my.role.as.we.were.able.to.reduce.the.office.hours.while.maintaining.high-quality.performance.of.the.school.
I.am.grateful.to.Tikvat.Israel’s.leadership.--.both.clergy.and.lay.leaders.--.who.have.made.it.possible.for.me.to.keep.doing.what.I.love.to.do.every.day!
I.have.come.to.love.the.school,.the.teachers,.parents.and,.most.of.all,.children.and.want.to.be.here.as.they.move.up.in.years.and.be.privileged.to.witness.their.Jewish.growth. .
I.am.looking.forward.to.a.restful.summer.and.a.wonderful.school.year.2010-11.
Students squeeze oranges during a celebrating Jerusalem program at TI’s Rimonim Center.
Students spread hummus on pita before consuming during Lag Ba’omer story time in a tent.
Pupils in the Rimonim Center for Learning post personal notes on the makeshift Kotel at TI.
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Women’s Network
by Bobbi Gorban, Women’s Network president
Several.years.ago,.we.decided. to. change.the. name. of. our.Wo m e n . L e a g u e.Sisterhood.at.Tikvat.Israel.to.the.Women’s.Network..We.remain.affiliated.closely.with.
the.national.organization,.but.we.thought.a.name.change.might.alter.our.congregants’.level. of. participation. and. commitment.to. the. organization.. I. believe. that. has.happened.this.year..
The.Women’s.Network.has.provided.a.theme.to.its.programs,.covering.a.wide.array.of.events..Notably,.individuals.have.taken.ownership.in.coordinating.the.programs..I.am.happy.to.say.the.membership.numbers.have.grown.as.well..
So. now. we. are. in. need. of. new.leadership.. I. have. served. as. president.since. about. 2002.. I. would. love. to. have.a. successor!. I. am. willing. to. mentor. the.next. president. as.we. serve. together. from.September. through. December,. and. then.the.new.president.can.have.a.co-president.from.January.through.June.2011..
We.will.convene.a.committee.in.June.to.plan.for.next.year..We.have.a.new.theme.and.hope.you.will.join.us.in.the.planning.and.participation..Please.let.me.know.if.you.are. interested. in.being.on.the.committee.or. have. some. ideas. for. programs.. [email protected].
Treasurer Talk: Dues and Budget Doings
by Carol Chelemer, TI treasurer
The. congregation. had. not. yet. met. to.approve. a.Tikvat. Israel. operating. budget.for.2010-2011,.at.the.time.of.this.writing..The.data.cited.here.are.based.on.the.budget.approved.by.the.TI.Board.of.Directors.in.April.and.are.subject.to.final.congregational.approval.
Our.operating.budget.for.FY.11.is.at.a. reduced. level. (in. terms. of. income. and.expenses).from.the.current.year..It.projects.total.income.of.about.$985,000.compared.to.almost.$1.million.(excluding.the.early.childhood.center).during.the.current.year.
Estimated. expenses. mirror. projected.income.. Reductions. in. expenses. reflect.decisions. to. reduce. staff. and/or. reduce.projected. salaries. for. the. synagogue.executive. director. and. the. director. of.the.Rimonim.Center,.who.has. agreed. to.part-time. hours. with. a. salary. reduction..However,.the.budget.does.provide.a.small.salary.increase.for.continuing.staff.
Salaries. and. benefits. constitute. 64.percent.of.our.expenses..Tikvat.Israel’s.staff.work.in.the.areas.of.administration,.facility.upkeep,. education. and. youth. programs.and,.of.course,.include.our.clergy...
We. rely. heavily. on. the. standard.obligations. of. membership. (dues,. half.shekel.and.security.surcharge).to.support.these.needs.and.programs..These.standard.charges. found. on. every. member’s. bill.(until. paid). represent. 62. percent. of. the.
total. income. planned. for. 2010-2011...Because.of. our.heavy. reliance.on.dues,. I.urge.every.member,.barring.exceptional.and.unforeseen.financial.situations,.to.step.up.and.fulfill.his.or.her.obligation..Tikvat.Israel.has.made.a.commitment.to.its.staff.that.can.only.be.honored.with.your.full.support.
This.year,.I.was.privileged.to.serve.on.a. financial. strategic. planning. committee.charged. with. analyzing.Tikvat. Israel’s.current.financial.position.and.its.projected.position.five.years.down.the.line.
Two. challenges. we. face. can. be. met.with.new.ideas.and.a.genuine.commitment.to.action..First.is.the.need.to.increase.our.rental.income.(now.comprising.about.10.percent. of. income).. We. have. rooms. of.many.sizes,.as.well.as.kitchen.and.social.hall.facilities..If.you.have.suggestions.related.to.rentals,. including. the. names. of. potential.clients,.please.let.the.office.know...
Second. is. the.need.to.offer.activities.of. interest. to. the. larger. community,.including. unaffiliated. Jews.. This. will. be.accomplished. through. well-publicized,.innovative. programming. that. appeals. to.varying. interests. and. age. groups.. If. you.have. ideas,. please. contact. the. office. and..consider.serving.on.a.program.committee.in.the.coming.year..
With.our.talents.and.spirit,.we.will.go.forward.from.strength.to.strength...
Seeking a Successor as Editor
My.term.as.interim.editor.of.the.Tikvat Israel Bulletin.expires.this.summer.so.we.are.seeking.someone.(or.two.people).to.assume.the.role.of.coordinating.this.publication.
I.will.remain.available.to.write.articles.for.future.issues.while.one.to.two.other.experienced.hands.will. be. available. to.proofread..We.will. continue. to.use.RDW.Imaging,.a.professional.firm,.to.handle.the.design,.printing.and.mailing..But.we.do.need.someone.to.serve.as.the.coordinator.
I.am.willing.to.work.alongside.any.TI.member(s).interested.in.the.editor.role.while.we.jointly.produce.the.mid-summer.issue.
To. find. out. more,. contact.TI. Exectuive. Director. Sam. Freedenberg. ([email protected]).or.me.([email protected])..Thank.you.for.considering.this.volunteer.opportunity.
. . . . . . Jay.P..Goldman
. . . . . . .............Interim.Editor
TI members Roz Kram (left) and Shelly Goldin explored their creative inner souls when they designed one-of-a-kind bowls and plates out of fused glass. They were among more than a dozen congregants who participated in the Women’s Network activity titled “The Art in All of Us.” The glass crafts were created at the Rio Arts Studio in Gaithersburg on April 29..(Photo by Mary Wagner)
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The Tikvat Israel Mailbox
How Fortunate We AreWe.brought.a.couple.with.us.for.the.wonderful.Helzner.family.concert..The.people.who.accompanied.me.could.not.stop.remarking.just.what.a.wonderful.and.blessed.family.was.on.the.bimah.(stage).and.how.much.Manny.Helzner.was.a.blessed.guy..They.fully.enjoyed.the.entire.program.
As.I.listened.to.Rabbi.Gorin’s.opening.remarks, I.had.to.say.inside,.“Wow,.this.shul.is.really fortunate.to.have.two.fine.spiritual.leaders.who.are.balanced,.talented,.really.haimish.and.kind..Being.so.jaded.by.my.own.professional.dealings.with.shuls.around the.United.States,.I.can.say.honestly.from.the.heart.that.I.am.proud.to.be.a.TI.member.
I.am.very.proud.to.have.Rochelle.Helzner.as.our.cantor.and.Howard.Gorin.as.our.rabbi..His.words.were.right.on.the.mark..Members.of.TI.need.to.know.just.how.lucky.we.are.
Avy Ashery *...*...*
Volunteerism at Its FinestI.thought.the.evening.of.May.2.at.Tikvat.Israel.was.so.filled.with.love.and.appreciation.for.Rochelle..
I.want.to.thank.all.the.many.volunteers.and.committee.members.who.worked.so.hard.to.make.the.event.such.a.success. .My.special.thanks.go.the.entire.Tikvat.Israel.family.for.coming.together.for.such.a.joyous.occasion. It.was.indeed.a.Shir.Delight!
Roz Kram*...*...*
An Inventive OutingThanks.to.Tamar.Weinsweig.for.hosting.a.wonderful.barbecue.at.her.house.for.the.Rimonim.Center.students.and.their.families..
Moving. to. tents. from. the. classroom. was. inventive,. and. the. programs. were.interesting.and.fun..The.food.was.tasty,.too..
It.was.an.inspired.idea,.and.I’m.glad.Tamar.was.able.to.make.it.happen.--.with.her.mom,.husband.and.family.friends.doing.a.ton.of.work,.as.well..Todah.rabah.
Julie Mazur.*...*...*
Support for Precious BooksDear.Rabbi.Gorin:
On. behalf. of. the. Beth. Israel. Center. Synagogue. in. Pleasant. Hills-Jefferson.Borough,.Pittsburgh,.Pa.,.we.are.enclosing.a.donation.of.$200.to.defray.your.expenses.for.moving.these.precious.books.to.the.emerging.Jewish.communities.in.Africa.and.India.and.other.parts.of.the.developing.world.
We.are.proud.to.say.that.because.of.the.diligence.and.charitable.work.of.our.two.Beth.Israel.members,.Shirley.Ravets.and.Carolee.Burack,.these.books.will.spread.Jewish.history.and.culture.in.various.countries.
Since.Beth.Israel.Center.Synagogue.is.so.small.in.comparison.to.other.synagogues.in.the.area,.we.would.appreciate.you.giving.our.synagogue.credit.for.accepting.the.books.on.behalf.of.the.Jefferson.Hills.Public.Library.
. . . . . . . Phyllis Pomerantz Corresponding Secretary, Beth Israel Center Sisterhood
(Letters directed to the congregation may be submitted to the editor of the Tikvat Israel Bulletin for possible use. Letters may be edited for length and style.)
Mazel Tov
The.congregation.sends.a.collective.and.hearty.mazel.tov.to.the.following:
Barbara.Milenky.on. the.marriage.of.her. daughter,. Jana. Deborah. Milenky,. to.Kevin.Phillip.Weissman.on.June.13..Jana.also. is. the. daughter. of. the. late. Edward.Milenky.
Giselle.Hersh.and.David.Hersh.on.the.Bar.Mitzvah.of.their.son.Loren.on.May.8.
Ellen. and. David. Kaminow. on. the.Bar. Mitzvah. of. their. son. Ben. Kaminow.on.May.31.
Rebecca. Salon. and. Jay. P.. Goldman.on.the.selection.of.their.daughter.Abby.as.a. Fulbright. Scholar. in. 2010-11. to. study.materials. engineering. at. the.Technion. in.Haifa,.Israel.
........In.addition,.the.congregation.issues.a. Yasher. Koach. to. these. spring. 2010.high.school.graduates.(listed.with.college.destinations):. Miriam. Bachman. (Boston.University);. Zachary. Baer (Rochester.Ins t i tu te . o f . Technology) ; . Cla i re.Bernstein. (University. of. Maryland);.Amalia. Cowan. (Montgomery. College);.Jeremy. Ehrlich (Duquesne. University);.Amalie. Joseph;. Sam. Kott (Drexel);. Sam.Matathias (Montgomery. College);. Alex.Pincus .(University.of.Maryland);.Elizabeth.Pincus (St..Mary’s.College);.Rachel.Plafker .(University. of. Maryland);. and. Amy.Schaffman (College.of.William.and.Mary).
The. congregation. congratulates. the.following. for. completing. undergraduate.and. graduate. degrees. this . spring:.Melissa. Apter (University. of. Maryland);.Ira. Benzion (University. of. Maryland.University. College);. Michael. Brooks.(master’s. in. engineering,. Georgia.Tech);.Etan. Chatlynne (Cardozo. Law. School);.Marnina. Cowan. (Brandeis. University);.Joshua.Dunietz.(University.of.Maryland);.Mark. Glucksman-Glaser (University.of. Maryland);. Abby. Goldman (Mount.Holyoke. College);. Allie. Mainen (Penn.State);.Rebecca.Miller (Brandeis.University);.Jennifer.Plafker (Salisbury.University);.and.Noah.Turkewitz (Temple.University).
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DonationsThe congregation gratefully acknowledges the following donations to the various funds at Tikvat Israel. The lists that follow reflect gifts received at the synagogue office through the first week of May.
Gifts made on the occasion of yahrzeit in memory of:
Rhoda Sakolsky by Betty Fishman
Lillian Kensky by Betty Fishman
Eugene Katz by Robert Katz
Helen Haberman by Robert Katz
Charles Haberman by Robert Katz
Benjamin Bogage by Arlene Katz
Merchel Kirschbaum Yahr by Natal ie Kirschbaum
Jackie Tievy by Bob Goldman
Ruth Sara Goldman by Jay P. Goldman
Memorial Day for our troops by Rosie Chernoff
Sophie Zaccagni by Betty Bernstein
Henry Goldberg by Rita Shetzich
Stanley Keithold by Betty Lewis
Jean Lewis by Betty Lewis
David Leise by Phyllis Leise
Sandra Tolpin by Leah Keilsohn
Samuel Wagman by Leonard and Myra Wagman
Joseph Wagman by Leonard and Myra Wagman
Hannah Edelman by Leonard and Myra Wagman
Bubbe Rose Weinstein by Mary Turkewitz
Nadia Schuchman by Celia and Leonard Schuchman
William Berk by Shirley and Joe Bogage
Morris Gateman by Robert, Larry and Melissa Cohen
George Fine by Marc Fine and Maryetta Suls
Sadie Bauman by Wendy H. Bauman
Sarah Oken by Paula Horowitz
Jean Becker by Edith L. Tempchin
Benjamin Rosenthal by Harvey A. Rosenthal
Rose Rosenthal by Harvey A. Rosenthal
Max Regensteiner by Dorothy L. Regensteiner
Jack Finder by Dr. Charles Finder
Leon Rosenberg by Anne Rosenberg
Michael Tuchler by Edna and Daniel Briet and family
Rose Seligman by Ellen Zweig
Harry Fierman by Gertrude Krick
William Prince by Frances Penenburgh
Howard C. Penenburgh by Frances Penenburgh
Nathan Wermiel by Jared S. Wermiel
Harry Eisler by Ronald and Jeannette Eisler
Eva Fessler by Francine Cohen
Wm. Fessler by Francine Cohen
Frances Fierman by Gertrude Krick
Alexander Levine by Larry Levine
Helyn Mulitz by Thomas Mulitz
Jack Lebowitz by Arnold Schwartz
George Bloom by Barbara Brown
David Bloom by Barbara Brown
Gertrude Iskow by Sheldon Iskow
Ethel Gold by Kay and Robert Gold
Toby Gorschman by Sylvia Pachenker and Marlene Broskey
Wm Shapiro by Carol and Richard Barsky
Hugh Hochberg by Adele and Leon Cohen
Memory of Oscar Zaccagni by Betty Bernstein
General Fund
Speedy recovery for Max Ludwick by Harriet and Al Schwartz
In honor of the marriage of Sarah Goldin and Adam Friedman by Betty Fishman
In honor of the birth of Sam and Penina Freedenberg’s grandson by Betty Fishman
In honor of Lillian Gorinson’s special birthday by Joe and Shirley Bogage
In memory of Benjamin Bogage brother of Joseph Bogage by Roma Sohn
In honor of the baby naming for Maya by Steve Grossman
In honor of Lillian Gorinson’s special birthday by Shirley and Joe Bogage
In memory of Benjamin Bogage by Natalie Zimmerman
In memory of Martin Kronenberg by Adele and David Bayer
In honor of Daniel and Edna Breit Family for their friendship and generosity for hosting Shiva services for Martin Dembo by Helen Friedkin
Bereavement Fund
In memory of Seymour Engel by Marilyn and Michael Greenwood
In memory of Lottie and Lewis Greenwood by Marilyn and Michael Greenwood
In memory of Hannah Barrack by Dorothy Engel
In memory of Hannah Barrack by Marilyn and Michael Greenwood
In memory of Rhoda Sakolsky by Michael Berman
Bikur Holim Fund
In memory of Rhoda Sakolsky by Michael Berman
Cantor’s Fund
By Glenda Goldman
In honor of Cantor Helzner’s 25th anniversary by Angela Hersh
Mazel tov on cantor’s 25th anniversary by Sue
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Memory of Martin J. Kronenberg by Edith Stein Kronenberg
In honor of Gertrude Krick by Dorothy Engel and Marilyn Greenwood
In honor of Marian Klein’s generous donation by Manny Helzner
In memory of Rhoda Sakolsky by Michael Berman
Alfred Cowan Torah Fund
In memory of Rhoda Sakolsky by Michael Berman
By Benjamin Loving
Kiddush Fund
In memory of Shabethai Mordo by Elisabeth Battino
Library Fund
In memory of Ben Bogage by Leon and Adele Cohen
In honor of Lilian Gorinson’s 90th birthday by Leon and Adele Cohen
Donations continued from page 12 Rabbi’s Fund
In honor of Ronald Rabin and Janaki Kuruppu’s two sons, Sadi and Junet, by Mom (June Rabin), Mitch, Patty, Brielle, Matthew, Aaron and Pam
In honor of Ronald Rabin and Janaki Kuruppu’s adopted sons by Judy and Robert Katz
In honor of Rabbi Gorin (thank you for the books) by Michele Eisenberg
By Glenda Goldman
In honor of Rabbi Gorin by Shirley and Joe Bogage
In honor of Daniel and Edna Breit Family for their friendship and generosity for hosting Shiva services for Martin Dembo by Robert Dembo
In memory of Martin J. Kronenberg by Edith Stein Kronenberg
By Yehuda Shem Tov
In honor of newly adopted sons of Janaki Kuruppu and Ron Rabin by Robert Katz
In memory of Harold Gorin by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Sarah Gorin by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Shabsa Gorin by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Rose Golden by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Abe Golden by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Paula Diamond by Howard and Pam Gorin
In memory of Harry Diamond by Howard and Pam Gorin
In honor of Marc and David Pressman by Howard and Pam Gorin
In honor of Pam and Rabbi Howard Gorin for hosting a great Passover dinner by Frank Portugal
In honor of Cliff and Betty Fishman for hosting a great Passover dinner by Frank Portuga
The synagogue office will gladly provide acknowledgements and receipts for all donations, upon request.
Hillary Berman received a Young Leadership Award from Rabbi Steven Wernick (left), executive vice president of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and William Bresnick, president of USCJ’s Seaboard Region, at a recent ceremony in Baltimore. Berman serves on TI’s board of directors and several key committees, including co-chairing the 25th anniversary cantor’s concert.
TI Softball Seeks Sideline Cheers
The.Tikvat. Israel. men’s. softball. team. could.use. a. little. support. from. fellow. congregants.before.the.team.closes.out.the.2010.season.in.the. Montgomery. County. Synagogue. Softball.League.
After. the. first. six. weekends. of. play,. the.TI. softballers. have.compiled.a.3-9.won-loss.record,.including.a.recent.doubleheader.loss. to.Ohr.Kodesh..At.press. time,. the. team.stood. in.21st.place.in.the.24-team.conference..Only.the.top.16.teams.in.the.regular.season.are.eligible.to.continue.play.in.the.post-season.tournament.that.runs.from.mid-June.into.early.July.
Remaining.games.for.Tikvat.Israel.in.the.regular.season.are.as.follows:.June.6.versus.Temple.Emanuel.at.Wood.Middle.School.and.June.13.versus.Shaare.Torah.Silver.at.Wood.Middle.School..TI.plays.doubleheaders.both.Sundays.starting.at.9:15.a.m.
The.team’s.player.roster.consists.of.Will.Hochman.(head.coach),.Mark. Becker,. Aaron. Lempert,. Marc. Schneider,.Warren. Berger, .Marc.Waldman,.Neil.Kram,.Bruce.Ginsburg,.Barry.Buchbinder,.Barry.Bogage,.Ben.Loving,.Ian.Dubin.and.Gary.Schorr.
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Tikvat Israel remembers with respect those whose yahrzeitsoccur from 19 Sivan to 18 Tammuz • June 2010
JUNE 01, 201019 SIVANJacob.CaplonEllen.EhrlichLinda.Raye.EhrlichIsadore.SchwartzMarion.SullyMasey.VolkMargaret.Sirmai..Weinstein
JUNE 02, 201020 SIVANRachel.Leah..MandelblattEthel.RothmanMax.Rothman
JUNE 03, 201021 SIVANEvelyn.BenhamHyman.CohenEdwin.Rosenblatt
JUNE 04, 201022 SIVANBeatrice.KrantzJacob.KristalAudrey.LankinRobert.LernerSylvia.SchottenfeldDebbe.Schwartz
JUNE 05, 201023 SIVANFreda.PrinceFeiga.Smolar
JUNE 06, 201024 SIVANMollie.KarlinS..Barbara.KatzPhilip.Salon
JUNE 07, 201025 SIVANWilliam.BergerBen.FinkelsteinSylvia.FreedmanLena.HocksteinLouis.KahnEsther.Silbert
JUNE 08, 201026 SIVANBetty.HirshonChava.KrugmanYitzhak.LevyIda.NewmanMrs..Rachel.Sher
JUNE 09, 201027 SIVANRose.AbramsonMilton.ChorvinskyEtta.KrickSamuel.PasternakSelma.PhillipsCharles.D.Stoll
JUNE 10, 2010THURSDAY28 SIVANAbraham.AbramowitzNathan.AdelmanIsadore.DanovitzAnnette.HershenhornJoseph.SandlerMaynard.UgolSarah.Yudkoff
JUNE 11, 201029 SIVANBert.GrossRonald.E..Kirschner
JUNE 12, 201030 SIVANHenry.FinderLottie.FinkelsteinKenneth.GoldinCelia.KaiserRabbi.Andrew.KleinMax.LacoretzSolomon.ShapiroCharlotte.R..Teller
JUNE 13, 20101 TAMMUzEsther.LeiseSadie.RosenthalSamuel.Tranen
JUNE 14, 20102 TAMMUzClara.Benzion
Louis.FishmanRose.HaradSeymour.KaizEmmy.F..KeuschReuben.KramerMollie.PelishFrances.ShapiroStuart.Volin
JUNE 15, 20103 TAMMUzJeanette.BenzionClayre.BlavettJulia.BrandIrving.EdelmanEllis.HymanRosalyn.LichtMarion.L..PikeGussie.PrinceSamuel.Paul.PunerIra.L..SchiffmanAnne.Burdett.Shapiro.JUNE 16, 20104 TAMMUzElla.KarabellSamuel.KleinJoseph.I.LevinSamuel.LitwinMaurice.MainenHarry.PlessetArnold.J..Rosenberg
JUNE 17, 20105 TAMMUzSiegfried.ErmannBernard.FinsteinMinnie.GladstoneNorris.HalpernMaurice.HocksteinFrieda.MendelsonSarah.Weiser
JUNE 18, 20106 TAMMUzHarry.BelsonRuth.K..DavisMarvin.Hammerman
JUNE 19, 20107 TAMMUzYetta.OppenheimMinnie.Waxman
JUNE 20, 20108 TAMMUzEvelyn.LidoffLudwig.Regensteiner
JUNE 21, 20109 TAMMUzEsther.DanoffAnnie.M..EhrlichRubin.HarrisJudith.KesslerMartha.SillsSidney.Wilchins
JUNE 22, 201010 TAMMUzMark.ChorvinskyMichael.MenzerMarcus.W..Rose
JUNE 23, 201011 TAMMUzMargot.CasperPhilip.FabelMatthew.Soldano
JUNE 24, 201012 TAMMUzGeorge.H..CohenRubin.CohenAnn.FullenbaumJeanne.HanigNorman.KeletiSadie.PerlmanHenry.SchechterIsrael.SchechterLeonard.Stein
JUNE 25, 201013 TAMMUzIrving.BinderIsrael.KligIrwin.KrickLysa.MoserHarold.SaltzmanHarold.Silverstein
JUNE 26, 201014 TAMMUzSandra.BeckerBetty.BryanHarry.LevinRose.Schwartz
Solomon.SenzerDavid.SommerSolomon.Stutz
JUNE 27, 201015 TAMMUzBarnett.BaumanRebecca.BogageSarah.ChernoffHarold.GorinGaston.LelloucheSimon.MenshEdward.MilenkyBarbara.Nena..Rosenberg
JUNE 28, 201016 TAMMUzDevera.DanovitzHyman.EdlowitzAnna.E..FeinmarkMary.HershbaumFrank.KnottElie.Ronen.ScottSamuel.SmithSarah.TempchinRichard.Volin
JUNE 29, 201017 TAMMUzSarah.S..EigerRebecca.KramerEllis.LeiseRose.LevyGeorge.Ludwig
JUNE 30, 201018 TAMMUzBeatrice.ChaitPhilip.ChelemerMorris.GottliebMrs..Irene.KaplanElizabeth.Katz.JeremiasFrances.P..LandRebecca.LiptonGladys.NederlanderMax.OkenLouis.RosenGloria.SchwartzSandra.WagnerLouis.Waltzer
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June 2010
19 Sivan - 18 Tammuz 5770
TIKVAT ISRAEL CONGREGATION2200 BALTIMORE ROADROCKVILLE, MD 20851
NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 147ROCKVILLE, MD
DATED MATERIALS . . . . PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY
Shul ShortsSummer Show at ArtSites
ArtSites,.the.Guild.for.Judaic.Art,.will.hold.a.summer.show,.“L’Chaim,.to.Life,”.beginning.June.7..It.will.feature.items.geared.to.life-cycle.events.--.births,.adoptions,.weddings,.b’nai.mitzvot,.birthdays,.anniversaries,.etc.
Visit.the.ArtSites.Gallery,.located.in.the.TI.lobby,.most.Sundays.from.10.a.m..until.4.p.m..To.make.a.purchase.at.another.time,.contact.Angie.Hersh.at.301-593-0273.or.Roz.Feldman.at.Rozf002@juno.com..Check.the.gallery’s.website.at.ArtsitesJudaica.org..
Bikur Holim Needs Help
The.Bikur.Holim.Committee.at.Tikvat.Israel.is.in.need.of.new.volunteers.to.assist.our.fellow.congregants..
The. committee.provides.meals,. rides.to. appointments. and. sometimes. just. a.phone. call. to. say. hello. to. members. who.are. in.need. Meals. can.be.either.kosher.or.non-kosher,.depending.on.the.situation,.for.Shabbat.or.weekly.dinners.
Contact.Lisa.Wolf [email protected] or.301-460-6853
Financial Aid Available
The. Jewish. Federation. of. Greater.Washington. is.making. funds. available. to.help. individuals. and. families. meet. their.essential.needs.--.housing,.utilities,.medical,.etc.
Those. who. require. such. assistance.should.contact.Rabbi.Gorin.for.more.details.
Congregant in Klezmer Musical
Tikvat. Israel. member. Ed. Silverstein. will.be.performing.in.the.Sandy.Spring.Theater.Group’s.production.of.“Called.Up.To.Life,”.during.June.at.the.Gaithersburg.Arts.Barn,.311.Kent.Square,.Gaithersburg..
. “Called. Up.To. Life”. is. an. original.klezmer.musical..The.show.includes.Sunday.performances.at.2.p.m. For.more.details.and.ticket.information,.visit.www.sstg-home.org.
Final Yoga SessionsThe.last.two.sessions.of.the.Vinyasa.“Flow”.Yoga.course,.taught.by.Sarah.Fishman,.will.take.place.on. June.1.and.8. from..6.to.7:30.p.m..in.the.TI.Library.
Bring.a.yoga.mat,.blocks,.strap.and.water.bottle. To. purchase. equipment,. contact.Fishman. at. [email protected]. through. Janice.Balin. [email protected].
Free Adult Karate
Tikvat. Israel. is.home. to. a. free.weekly.adult.coed.karate.class.in.the.social.hall.
Wednesdays.from.8.p.m..to.9:45.p.m.
Four.black.belt.instructors.share. their. martial . arts.knowledge.
Contact. Joel.Kristal.with.questions [email protected].