Shofar Newsletter of Kehilat Shalom

June 2015 Vol. 44 No. 11 Sivan - Tamuz - 5775

Table of Contents

From the Rabbi’s Study 2 Keleigh’s Kurrents 2 President’s Message 2 Meet the Administrator 2 Youth - Photos 4 Cycle of Life Events 5 Membership Corner 5 What & When 6 Minyan Mitzvah Schedule 7 Yahrzeits 8 Auxiliaries 9/10 Library Corner 13 Learning & Growing 13 Youth/Religious School News 13 Life & Learning 14/15 We Gratefully Acknowledge 17

Check the “What and When on page 6 for what is going on this month.

Celebrate Shabbat with a

BBQ Shabbat Dinner

Friday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. followed by services at

7:45 (See flyer Page 10)

ISRAEL FEST

Sunday, May 31

1pm-5pm

(See Page 12 for flyer)

(See Page 10)

June 2015 Calendar (click here)

Sunday, June 7 2:00 p - 3:30 p

at Kehilat Shalom

Paid Sick Days: Parent-Tested, Kid-Approved

(See Page 11 for flyer)

Kehilat Shalom

Community Yard Sale

Sunday, August 9, 2015 Rent a Space

or Donate Your Goods

You can start dropping off donated articles now

(See Page 3 and 5)

Congregational Meeting

IN JUNE

Watch for further

details

Calling all MEN

June 14, 2015 @ 7 P.M.

(See Men’s Club Article)

We are trying to

completely reorganize

the Men’s Club

Jews United

for Justice

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Rabbi Charles L. Arian 301-869-7699

rabbi@kehilatshalom.org

From the Rabbi’s Study

1,000 Thank You’s From Our President

Over the past month as Rabbi Charles Arian has been recovering from sur-gery, something wonderful has been happening at Kehilat Shalom.

So many of our congregants have stepped forward to help fill-in to make our services more meaningful on so many levels by helping to lead our daily Minyan, Shabbat, and Holi-day Services. We have had some wonderful Torah and Haftorah readers, congregants giving speeches and introducing the various weekly portions, and many wiling and able to help when asked.

A special thank you to Rabbi Raphael. Thank you for being there for us during Shiva Minyans, read-ing Torah, giving speeches, and helping to lead our services. We owe you so much and thank you for offering our congregation spiritual, emotional, and educational support during this time.

Proud of our accomplishments

As I walked thru the halls of Kehilat Shalom the other day my eyes glanced at some names on plaques on our walls like Rosenfield, Mintz, Klinger, Feldman, Eisig, Press, Krones, Ettinger, and Levin-son who financially helped put and keep us on a great path over the past 45 years.

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Douglas Baum 301-869-7699

President@kehilatshalom.org

President’s Message

If you or someone you know within the con-gregation family is in need of help, please contact the synagogue office. We can’t as-sist you if we don’t know you need us. Our community is for sharing joy as well as sor-rows, so don’t be afraid to reach out.

We also want to know of your achievements, joys, and life events. The Shofar is your place to brag a bit. Often when we hear that others are doing well, it gives those who of us who may be in times of stress hope for the future. So, on that note, please share your happiness with us and contact me at KArian@kehilatshalom.org.

Be well,

Keleigh

Keleigh’s Kurrents Karian@kehilatshalom.org

Leann Sherman Administrator@Kehilatshalom.org

Shalom! I'm your new Kehilat Sha-lom administrator, Leann Sherman. I

am delighted to be part of a congre-gation which is quite clearly com-prised of very warm, friendly mem-

bers. I am a proud native Pitts-burgher and lived for 22 yrs. in scenic West Hartford, CT. Two years ago, I moved to

Rockville where I have family. My professional background includes geriatric social work, com-munity outreach, events planning and office ad-ministration. I also enjoy writing and editing and

am excited about contributing to the Shofar!

In my spare time, I enjoy walking, antiquing, discovering local music and of course, exploring the D.C. area. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and I invite you to stop by to say hi.

Dear Rabbi Arian

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Maccabiah Games at Kehilat Shalom May 17th!

Youth

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Membership corner

Membership Corner… Join us on Sunday May 31, 1-5pm at the Rockville

Town Center for the Israeli Fest . Enjoy Israeli food,

music, arts and crafts, dance, and vendors. Kehilat

Shalom has been invited to have a table at the Fest, so

if you or your family are available to help for a few

hours, (we really need the participation of young fami-

lies) please contact Bob Goldberg at:

r.n.goldberg@att.net. Bobbie and I would love it if

you could join us!

Becky Rutchik is leaving Kehilat Shalom in June. She has done a great job working the front office and

as our Youth Director. We’re planning a Simcha

Shabbat on June 20 in her honor to say “thank you”

to Becky for her contributions to Kehilat Shalom and

wish her the very best in her new life in Texas. We’ll

all miss her. Contributions to the Simcha Shabbat are

welcome and appreciated.

If you attended the first Kehilat Shalom Volunteer

and Community Celebration Event in honor of

Tom & Linda Loggie, then you know what a suc-

cess it was and what a good time was had by all. A

really BIG THANKS was given to Tom and

Linda Loggie for all the hard work, endless hours and

contributions they made to Kehilat Shalom over the

past few years. A big thank you to everyone who

worked on the event and helped to make it such a suc-

cess.

If you haven’t already heard, Rabbi Arian is probably

home now and recuperating. He welcomes your

phone calls, emails, and text messages. If you want to

stop by the house, just give Keleigh a call to let her

know you’re coming by.

Also, we’d like to thank everyone who has been able

to lend a helping hand to Steve & Andi Epstein.

They’ve asked us to say thank you to everyone for

their kindness on their behalf.

See you next month,

Bob and Bobbie

Kehilat Shalom

Community Yard Sale Sunday, August 9, 2015

(Rain date August 16)

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spaces will be available for rent to

sell your items. Or you may donate

items to be sold by Kehilat Shalom to

benefit our Synagogue. Items can

now be dropped off at Kehilat

Shalom. Information on rental

space will follow.

HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE CHILDREN: Dara Greenwald, Robyn Studley

ADULTS: Keleigh Arian, Douglas Baum, Susan Cahn, Marshall Gross, Marc Goldstein-Smith, Toby Costanzo, Jennifer Joseph, Bruce Kanner, Gail Lieberman, Bonnie Richter, Barbara Ronis, David Ross, Edward Schmetz, Jeffrey Seldin, Walter Simon, Martin & Frances Yellin, Martin Woorman

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO: Rabbi Charles & Keleigh Arian, Marvin & Sharon Beitler, Toby & Joe Costanzo, Joel & Julie Himelfarb, Jack & Patricia Gruber, Deborah & John Finch, Murray & Pamela Penner, Linda & John Pesce, Leigh & Rhoda Press, David & Alyce Ross, Marvin & Sandra Rosenstein , Philip & Sharon Roseman, Edward & Beth Schmetz, David & Joan Steinberg, Aaron & Gail Wertlieb

Cycle of Life Events

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What & When

JUNE 5 8:12 JUNE 19 8:19

JUNE 12 7:56 JUNE 26 8:20

SHABBAT - BEHAALOTECHA Friday, June 5 Shabbat Eve Service 7:45 pm Saturday, June 6 Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am SHABBAT - SHELACH - BIRKAT HACHODESH Friday, June 12 Shabbat Eve Service 7:45 pm Saturday, June 13 Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am SHABBAT - KORACH Friday, June 19 Shabbat Eve Service 6:30 pm Saturday, June 20 - Simcha Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am SHABBAT - CHUKAT Friday, June 26 - BBQ Shabbat Dinner Shabbat Eve Service 7:45 pm Saturday, June 27 Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am

Food to Homeless Shelters

Monthly delivery (4th Sun) of an entrée to the

Interfaith Works women’s shelter in Rockville has

been ongoing for a number of years. The Kehilat Sha-

lom members have exchanged one Sunday evening a

month to help out.

It is now time for you to choose a

Sunday in 2014 - 2015 of your

choice! You may also help out by

sending in financial donations that

can be deposited to the Rabbi’s

Discretionary Fund, marked

“Shelter Meals” to help cover costs.

Sign up with Billye Roberts at

billye.roberts@gmail.com

Mitzvah Corner

At CSS we support people with developmental disabilities.

HOW CAN YOU HELP??

We’re seeking part-time JOB PLACEMENTS and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

Clerical, Custodial, Yard, and Stock Room tasks, and more!

A CSS Staff member is always on site to supervise.

Let’s discuss. CALL SEATON TODAY!!

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MINYAN MITZVAH SCHEDULE Sun through Fri 7:45 pm, and Sun 9:15 am

We Appreciate Your Sup-

port

Please consider coming in to

support the daily Minyan

whenever you can, even when

it is not your week. We have

been doing great at keeping

the Minyan going, but our

margin of safety is pretty thin.

This is a mitzvah that each of

us can perform so that Kad-

dish can be said by those in

need.

Todah Rabbah!

GREETERS WANTED

The Kehilat Shalom Kabbalah Shabbat and Shabbat morning greeter program is looking for additional

greeters. Greeters help build our spiritual community by welcoming old and new friends with a hearty

Shabbat Shalom and warm handshake to our community. The mitzvah of welcoming guests is one of

Judaism’s spiritual imperatives. (See Genesis 18: 1-8.) Please contact Larry Beck at the-

becks467@comcast.net with questions or to volunteer.

5/31-6/5 Hankin Harburger Hardis Himelfarb Hoberman Hoffman Jaffe, Alana Jaffe, Richard & Tammy Jolles Joseph Kahan Kamph 6/7-6/12 Kanner Katz, Allen & Arlene Katz/McCance-Katz Kelly Kletz Laifsky Lerner Levin/Richter Levine Levinson, Bruce Levinson/Schneider-Levinson Lieberman 6/14-6/19 Litwack Loggie, Marjorie Loggie, Tom & Linda Lustig Mendoza Moskowitz/Beckerman Mostowski Muenz Nalaboff Pancik Penner Pesce

6/21-6/26 Pomerantz Press Richfield-Fratz Roberts Robin Roffe Ronis Roseman Rosenstein Ross Rubinstein Rutchik 6/28-7/3 Sabi Saltzman Sapcarui Scheiner, Barry & Marilyn Scheiner, Jay & Sharon Schmetz Schwartz Seldin Shapiro Sheib Simon Sosin

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June Sivan

1 14 *Ludwig Cahn, Father of Johnny Cahn 1 14 *Frances Yellin, Mother of Martin Yellin 2 15 Isadore Gulitz, Father of Saundra Barbag

2 15 Brian Simon, Brother of Sharon Scheiner 2 15 Brian Simon, Son of Walter Simon 2 15 *Ludwig Cahn 3 16 Martin Bedell, Father of Richard Bedell 3 16 Bertha Young, Mother of Shelly Schwartz 4 17 Sharon Mostowski, Loved one of Howard Mostowski

4 17 Katarina Richfield, Mother of Naomi Richfield-Fratz 5 18 Isador Bronstein, Father of Leah Laifsky 5 18 *Jean Seidel 6 19 *Joseph Fein 7 20 Rudy Shurack, Brother in law of Joseph

Kamph 8 21 *Morris Klenosky 9 22 Minna Kirby, Great Aunt of Curtis & Bruce Levinson 10 23 *Sounia Fried, Mother of Chelle Nalaboff 10 23 *Fay Goldman, Mother of Mike Goldman 10 23 Elias Rutchik, Grandfather of Stuart Rutchik

10 23 Pearl Woorman, Mother of Martin Woorman 13 26 Leonard Cohen, Father of Pamela Penner 13 26 *Rubin Schefflin, Father of Beth Schmetz 13 26 *Sara Krieger 14 27 Larry Muenz, Loved one of Janet Muenz 14 27 *Fritz Klinger 15 28 Keith Bedell, Brother of Richard Bedell

17 30 *Florence Feldman, Mother of James Feldman

Tammuz 18 1 Harvey Smith, Father of Sheila Harburger 18 1 Harvey Weiner, Uncle of Bonnie Sosin 20 3 *Sarah Brother

20 3 *Ruth Peller 21 4 *Samuel Litwin 21 4 *Rabbi Abraham Oler 22 5 *Annette Gessner 23 6 *Alvin Moskowitz, Father of Jedd Moskowitz 25 8 *Morris Coran 25 8 *Bea Mintz

27 10 Ellis Hoberman, Father of Allan Hoberman 29 12 Margaret Klinger, Mother of Susan Chidakel 30 13 Dorothy Scheiner, Mother of Barry Scheiner 30 13 *Barbara Peller

Kehilat Shalom Donation Funds

Kehilat Shalom has a variety of funds that you can

support with your minimum donation of $10.00 or

more (unless otherwise noted):

Kehilat Shalom General Fund

Larry Froehlich Junior Congregation Fund

Library Fund

Rabbi Arian’s Discretionary Fund

Youth Fund

Kehilat Shalom Catering Fund

Yahrzeit Donations

Good & Welfare Fund

Prayer Book Fund (Siddur Sim Shalom, $36.00 &

Etz Hayim Chumash, $54.00)

Simcha Board Donations ($180.00)

Memorial Plaque Board Donations ($500.00)

Memorial or Simcha Seat Donations ($1,000.00)

Barbara Peller Camp Fund

Gayle Peck Fine Arts Fund

A personalized card will be sent to acknowledge

your donation & your contribution will be listed in

the Shofar Newsletter (unless otherwise requested)

Kehilat Shalom is a 501C(3)charitable organization

and your donation is tax deductible to the full ex-

tent of the law. Information regarding all of these

funds is here in the Kehilat Shalom office. If you

have any questions, please contact 301-869-7699.

Todah Rabbah for supporting Kehilat Shalom.

Would you like to make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one?

You can purchase a Siddur Sim Shalom or an Etz Chayim Chumash with a special bookplate in the inside cover. The costs are $36.00 per Siddur and $54.00 per Chu-mash.

If you would like to pay tribute to some-one, send a check payable to Kehilat Shalom

Yahrzeits

* A memorial light will be lit in the sanctuary for those names marked with an asterisk

Yahrzeit REMINDERS As always immediate family are included in your remind-

ers. If you have friends or other family member that you

would like added to your list please contact the Office .

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Co-Presidents Linda Loggie lkloggie@gmail.com & Lauri Friedman friedl04@gmail.com

Sisterhood News

Lauri Friedman & Linda Loggie Co-Presidents

Shalom Sisters!

On Sunday, May 3, 2015 Kehilat Shalom hosted Seaboard Region Spring Conference. Lauri was our Chairperson and the conference was a rousing success. Over 60 women from through out the re-gion attended the many different classes that were offered. Con-gratulations Lauri on a job well done.

I would also like to thank Lori Wasserman for chairing and Janet Rutchik for her help in the care and feeding of all these guests. The food was incredible and so many varieties that no matter the food restrictions, there was something for everyone. Thank you again.

Our regular monthly events are as follows: 1st Tuesday Drop in Mah Jongg at 7pm 2nd Tuesday Board Meeting at 7pm 3rd Tuesday Sip n’ Schmooze at 7:30pm 4th Tuesday Bake n’ Babble at 7:30 pm at KS Kitchen

Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood is hosting a Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, June 14, 2015. It is not to late to sign up. See flyer on Page 10 for more information.

Drop in Mah Jongg will be Tuesday, June 2 at 7 pm. Sip N Schmooze locations for the upcoming months - We will meet at 7:00 p.m.:

June 16 - TBA

Join our special interest groups as follows:

Bake and Babble: Tuesday June 23, 2015 Enjoy the company of fellow Sisterhood members and make some tasty treats for Saturday Kiddish. Bake n’ Babble meets on the 4th Tuesday of the Month in the Kehilat Shalom kitchen from 7:30 to 9:30. Contact: Linda Loggie for more information at lkloggie@gmail.com

Dine Around Group: The next event will be on the following Mon-days: June 22: BY Steak House, 7pm July 27: Juan Fu, 7pm, Vegetarian Chinese August 24: I'll Pizzico, 7pm RSVP and more information: contact Bobbie Goldman at bob-bieandmike@erols.com.

Book Club: Book Club meets on a Sunday, April 26 we will meet at 2:00 pm at the home of Sharon Hankin to discuss My Self and Then Some. Please RSVP to Alyce Ross at asross@mycaringcenter.com for more information.

Crafters Club: Do you knit, crochet, embroider, tat, scrapbook, needlepoint, make lace, or quilt? Would you enjoy some time with fellow crafters who share your passion? Join us to practice your skills or be exposed to some new ones. The next meeting of the Crafters Club will be Date to be Announced at Kehilat Shalom. We’ll meet from 11 am - 3 pm so that folks can come when they are able. Feel free to drop in at any time, bring a project you’re working on, or you can help with our quilt project! Contact: Any questions contact Lori Wasserman at rlwasserman@comcast.net or 301-926-7601 for more information.

Food to Homeless Shelters: The 2015 Sign-Up Drive for the In-terfaith Works Shelter is underway and we need your support to sign-up for a 4th Sunday of the month to help out. If you want to see what months are available and/or sign up to deliver a meal go online to Meal Train at http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=m1rdcu84htxt. You have to sign-up for an account but it is really simple. Questions contact Billye Roberts at billye.roberts@gmail.com

Auxiliaries

Next Monthly Mah Jongg Nights at Kehilat Shalom

9915 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg, MD. 20886 Tuesday, June 2, 2015

7:00 to 9:15 p.m.

Games are open to beginner, intermediate or

advanced players! Please bring your own Mah Jongg Card!

If you own a Mah Jongg Set, please bring it! Please RSVP by Sunday, Mar. 1st to

Charlotte Strauss (301)428-0436 (h) or (202)262-5085(c) or

StraussCha@aol.com Donations for refreshments will be accepted

on the night of the game! Kehilat Shalom membership is not

required!

Come see the New Gary Rosenthal

Collection at the Sisterhood Judaica Shop !!

We now have a Gary Rosenthal Gift Gallery at our

Judaica Shop. Come by and buy Gary’s gorgeous

pieces for your home or gifts at 10% off. Special

prices, special orders and a current catalog, also avail-

able. Contact Bobbie Goldman at

301-674-7808 or bobbieandmike@erols.com.

In addition the Judaica Shop is now featuring crafts

from local artists. Stop by and see. Exciting gifts

always arriving.

Torah Fund

In choosing mishpachah as the theme for the 5775 Torah Fund pin, we are acknowledging both the sanctity that comes with being one big family and the complexity of our families and relationships. There is no one kind of Jewish family in the world today. Our families are di-

verse, and this pin is something to be worn proudly by women in all stages and kinds of family life: married, partnered, single, divorced, widowed, LGBT, straight, mothers, aunts, sisters, daughters.

As we support the programs of The Jewish Theological Seminary, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, we proclaim that we as women in all walks of life are proudly shaping the future of the big, 3,000-year-old Jewish family.

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Joe Lustig jlustig29@gmail.com

Auxiliaries

Men’s Club News Involving Jewish Men in Jewish Life

Jim Feldman had everyone's attention at the Men's Club April breakfast meet-ing, regaling the attendees with his stories about his volunteer stints with the group Volunteers for Israel. The organization sent Jim and fellow volun-teers to work on Israeli Defense Force bases, as-sisting with such tasks as folding parachutes, clean-ing tanks and other jobs. To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, go to the organization's website at http://www.sar-el.org/.

At the May 17 breakfast meeting, members spent some time eating and schmoozing and then joined forces with other volunteers to perform vital upkeep and maintenance of the synagogue's grounds. Thanks to all who volunteered for this activity and to Rich Jaffe--as always--for preparing breakfast.

We really need to restructure the Men’s Club from the ground up. It should be interesting to all men of the Synagogue. An organizational meeting will be held June 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. and the next breakfast will be held on Sunday morning June 21, following the morning minyan.

Hope to see you there.

B'Shalom, Joe

Simcha Shabbat

To participate in this special service and Kiddush, please return the form below by June 15, 2015. I/we will will not attend on June 20. Name _____________ # Attending _____________ Phone _____________ Simcha _____________ I/we would like to help sponsor Kiddush $ 36 $ _________

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Sunday June 7, 2015 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

at Kehilat Shalom

PAID SICK DAYS PLAY DAY IN MONTGOMERY VILLAGE

No one should have to choose between their health - or their children's health - and

their job. But families across Maryland and in Montgomery County are struggling.

Without access to paid sick days, parents have to send sick kids to school (where

they can infect others!) or lose much-needed pay and risk losing their jobs.

Join Moms Rising and Jews United for Justice for a free family story and play time, where families can have fun and

take action to support the local campaign for paid sick days in Montgomery County … so that all families can stay

home and get better when they need to.

Featuring:

a special musical performance by Oh Susannah ✿

storytime ✿ healthy treats ✿ face painting ✿ arts + crafts

kids and parents taking action for social justice together!

New legislation would ensure that all Montgomery County's working parents can be there for their kids or

take care of themselves. Sick leave keeps us all healthier by letting sick folks get better - instead of com-

ing to work or school sick and spreading germs. Let's get the kids in on the action because our council

needs to know that paid sick days doesn't just help workers, it helps our families.

Join Moms Rising and Jews United for Justice for a fun afternoon of family-friendly activities and opportu-

nities to change the world right here in Montgomery Village - with award-winning storybook A Sick Day

for Amos McGee, arts and crafts, healthy treats, and simple, powerful action you can take as a family!

Please sign up so that we can plan for your family. Designed for ages 2-10 - all are welcome.

please click here

Jews united for justice

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Youth Director, Becky Rutchik, KehilatYouth@gmail.com

YOUTH NEWS

Hello friends! We had so much fun on May 17th playing Maccabiah Games! Check out Page 4 for the pictures! We have only one youth event left for the year, on JUNE 7th! Here are all the details: June 7th!! Adventure Park USA, 1-4pm Roller coasters, go carts, laser tag, rock wall, bumper boats, mini golf, and more!! $25 per person if you do not want to ride the roller coasters, $33 if you do want roller coasters (the roller coaster is small). If you want to eat there, you will need money for that as well. I will need at least 2 parent chaperones for this event. If you do not want to participate in any of the games, you can still chaperone for free. We will meet at KS at 12pm to organize rides and to make sure everyone has a ride, then we will go from there. Adventure Park is in Urbana (11113 West Baldwin Road, New Market MD 21774). Please RSVP! This event is ALL ages!! Also, May 31st is Israel Fest in Rockville Town Center from 1-5pm and it will be a day full of amazing food, music, crafts, face painting, dancing, and so much more! It is free to attend. I hope to see you there! As I will be leaving Kehilat Shalom soon, this is my last Shofar article. I’ve loved working in the same youth program I grew up with here at KS, and I wish you all well. I look forward to coming back home to visit and seeing you all. B’Shalom, Becky Rutchik Youth Director

Learning & Growing

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL News

We would like to thank all of our teachers: Tammy Jaffe, Lindsey Jackson and Elissa Balsley for a great 2014-2015 school year. The year culminated with a wonderful Reli-gious School Shabbat service with many prayers and readings led by the Religious School students followed by ice cream sundaes.

Several Religious School families also participated in and helped support the Kehilat Shalom table at the Israel Fest in Rockville on May 31. We have our final Junior Congregation for this academic year on June 6. Thank you to Tammy Jaffe for leading all the Junior Congregation services this past year.

While we are taking the summer off from structured learning, the School Board is in search of new School Board members to join us in planning for next year. Please contact any current member for details or to ex-press interest in joining. Also, registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year and enrollment information is available on the Kehilat Shalom web site. Be sure to pass the word!

School Board Members: Lauri Friedman, Rebecca Hoffman, Janet Ballonoff, David Joseph, Suzi Pomerantz

Library corner

We have added the following new books to our col-

lection in 2015:

Girl From Human Street by Roger

Cohen (contemporary memoir of a Jewish family

through several generations and several continents)

Boston Girl by Anita Diamant (latest novel by the

author of the Red Tent. Warm and touching mem-

oir of a Boston Jewish girl from 1915-1985)

A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel by Dara Horn

Jews and Words by Amos Oz and Fania Oz-

Salzberger.

The Keeping Quilt (25th Edition) by Patricia Po-

lacco. Thank you to Billie Roberts for the donation

of this beautifully illustrated children's book about a

quilt that is cherished by multiple generations of a

family.

Please contact Melanie Berson

at m-berson@hotmail.com for

help with these or other books.

Please browse the library and

check out books any time.

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Life & Learning

Next class is Fall 2015

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KIDDUSH KONVERSATIONS

Life & Learning

Approximately once every three weeks, Rabbi Arian will lead a Saturday Shabbat early af-

ternoon study session on various topics of interest. Suggestions for topics will be gratefully

received.

Kiddush Konversations will resume when the Rabbi recovers.

We will meet on Shabbat after the Kiddush at approximately 12:30

pm for an hour or so, and you are cordially invited to participate

whether or not you were at Shabbat morning services.

Ideas or comments, contact Rabbi Arian at rabbi@kehilatshalom.org

or at the office 301-869-7699

KABBALAH CLASSES WITH

GUEST RABBI, TZVI TUCHMAN

"Mystical Mitzvah Medley”" is the program taught

by Rabbi Tzvi Tuchman once a month on Sunday

morning.

In each session Rabbi T will share

with us a fascinating story of a mitz-

vah that we all may

know and love… with an

exciting twist of some-

thing fabulous and in-

teresting from the world of Kaballah.

Please join us….and feel free to bring

friends.

Any prior Kaballah knowledge is not

necessary.

Sunday 10:15 am to 12 noon

Stay tuned for further details. Next class will be

in the Fall of 2015

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Join the

Kiddish Club

Make a Donation as Proof of your

Membership

Our board, made up of so many talented individuals have a lot to be proud of. We have accomplished so

much in the past couple of years. As my term as President winds down, I am confident that future

boards will continue to make the decisions needed to keep us on track.

In no particular order, here are some of our accomplishments I have been proud of;

*FINANCIAL HOUSE IN ORDER-By selling our education building, having equity in our main building,

and refinancing, we will have capital to sustain us for many years.

*GREAT COMMITTEES - Many important decisions are now made at this level.

*BOARD MEETINGS - We all work a lot better together now, and Executive and General Board meet-

ings end by9:30PM.

*EVENTS - Cantors Concert, Installation and Shabbat Dinners, Celebrations to numerous to mention.

*ADULT LEARNING - Kiddush Konversations, joint programming with other shuls.

*RELIGIOUS SCHOOL - Ran in the black last year for the first time ever. Great Youth Programming.

*RENTALS - Income now accounts for 25% of our overall revenues.

*COMMUNICATIONS - So many internal and external sources to get the word out; Shofar, Announce-

ments, Rabbis Message, and Social Media sites to name a few.

*CLERGY - Learned Rabbi, and award winning Cantor.

*MEMBERSHIP - Has stabilized over past couple of years.

*VOLUNTEERS - Many give time in office, kitchen, landscaping, serving on various committees and

boards.

*GOOD AND WELFARE - Shining star offering support for Shiva Minyans, meals, and persons in need.

Kehilat Shalom. “Where friends become family.” I think we have moved much closer to this goal but

much more work needs to be done.

What is Leadership Anyway?

For those of you who will step up to lead our congregation into the future, Leadership has nothing to do

with seniority or position, nothing to do with titles or personal attributes. Leadership is having a vision

and getting things done thru other people.

I am proud to be a member of Kehilat Shalom, and proud to be joining a group of great Past Presi-

dents Goldgraben, Moskowitz, Lerner, Beitler, Rutchik, and Feldman to name a few and continue to offer

my leadership.

Enjoy the Summer!!

Doug Baum

President’s Message (Continued from Page 2)

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Books to the Library, by Jack Gruber Siddurim, by Anonymous Books to the Library, by Ernie Culman Books and a poster, by Isaac Spetgang To the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, in memory of David Berson, by Melanie Berson To the General Fund in honor of Tom & Linda Loggie, by Dee Jolles To the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund for Rabbi Arian’s speedy re-covery, by Gail Lieberman To the General Fund, by Gloria Kitay To the Prayer Book Fund, for a Siddur Sim Shalom in honor or Rabbi Arian, by Rabbi Evan J Krame IN MEMORY OF ARTHUR RUTCHIK: To the General Fund, by Bobbie & Mike Goldman To the General Fund, by Libby & Joe Kamph To the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, by Susan Michal-Smith & Norman Rabkin To the Good & Welfare Fund, by Doug & Marcia Baum To the Good & Welfare Fund, by Stan & Ethel Ginsberg To the Good & Welfare Fund, by Gail Lieberman & Bill Hanson To the Jr. Congregation Fund, by Toby Friedberg To the Good & Welfare Fund, by Al & Phyllis Rhode

SIMCHA SHABBAT Stan Ginsberg Joel Himelfarb Alyssa Bolen DONATIONS IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Franklin Salzman; Bonnie Sosin Mendel Shlomowitz; Bruce & Curtis Levinson David Wallen; Bruce & Curtis Levinson Yehuda Lolachi & Elyahoo Sabi; Nasrine Sabi Rose Gruber; Gruber Family Bernice Forgosh; Errol & Lori Forgosh Sylvia Drasner; Carol & Larry Beck Jack Ershkowitz; Jane Tepper & Family Selma Bronstein; Leah Laifsky Louis Keller; Peris & Lita Cassorla Caden Oberman; Nancy & Jeff Shenk Alyce Matlick Richter; Bonnie Richter & Family Lena Levitz & Martin Schneider; Wendy Schneider-Levinson Philip Jolles; Dee Jolles Norman Lieberman; Gail Lieberman & Bill Hanson Loved One; Michael Sheib Eric Smith; Marc & Bonnie Goldstein-Smith Loved One; Alan Levin Estelle Beckerman; Jedd Moskowitz & Wendy Beckerman

Yasher koach to our torah and

haftorah readers and sh’lichei tzibbur

Kehilat Shalom is blessed with many congre-

gants who participate regularly in our Daily Min-yan and our Shabbat services throughout the

year and whose efforts and contributions are very much greatly appreciated. A hearty Yasher Koach to the following persons:

Joe Lustig Lori Wasserman

Michael Goldman Stuart Rutchik Jedd Moskowitz Errol Forgosh Gail Lieberman Lloyd Nalaboff

Tamara Jaffe Stan Ginsberg Murray Penner

Wendy Schneider-Levinson

SPONSOR A KIDDUSH Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to make a donation to Kehilat Shalom, while honoring a milestone in someone’s life, such as a birthday or anniversary. It’s also a nice way to honor someone’s memory.

If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush, please contact Tom

Loggie at 301-869-7699 or at administrator@kehilatshalom.org

We Gratefully Acknowledge THESE DONATIONS...

SIMCHA BOARD

A wonderful way to honor an individual, a family, or a Simcha, such as a Wedding, Birth, Bar/

Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Birthday... Your thoughtfulness will be on permanent display in the Sanctu-

ary for all to see. Donation: $180

Contact the office to make a donation today!

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“They will be remembered”

Kehilat Shalom has two sections of cemetery plots at the Gan Zikaron Memorial Park in Comus, MD.

The Garden of Remembrance (Gan Zikaron) Memorial Park has been established by Washington Hebrew

Congregation as a service to the entire Jewish community of the Greater Washington area.

Developed and managed as a non-profit organization, it is the only cemetery in the region that is Jewish

owned and operated, and open to members of all congregations and those who are unaffiliated with a

congregation.

In a tranquil, beautifully landscaped setting amid gently rolling hills in northern Montgomery County,

the Garden of Remembrance is on 152 acres of meadows and woodlands at the foot of the majestic

Sugarloaf Mountain. It is just off Interstate 270, convenient to reach from everywhere in the Greater

Washington area.

The Garden of Remembrance provides comprehensive services in accordance with all branches of

Judaism, reflecting the full range of Jewish practices and honoring personal preferences.

Reasonably priced plots for families and individuals are available. Professional counselors are available

24 hours a day.

Think of the future. Think of your family. Then make the right decision.

Make a memorial estate in the Garden of Remembrance part of your legacy.

Individual plots are available for $2000.00, payment schedule negotiable.

For more information, please call the synagogue office at 301-869-7699.

From Montgomery County, Maryland

•Take the Capital Beltway (I-495) to I-270N.

•Travel I-270N to Ext 18N (Rte 121N).

•Go North 1/2 mile to Rte 355.

•Turn left on Rte 355, drive one mile, then turn left on Comus Rd.

•The Memorial Park entrance is on the right just over the I-270 bridge.

Garden of Remembrance

Memorial Estates

One generation passes away,

and another generation comes;

And the earth abides forever,

Ecclesiastes

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Honor your loved ones by memorializing

them on our Yahrzeit Boards that are located in the sanctuary. These plaques are lit during the Yahrzeit of your loved one’s

death and when Yizkor is said at various times throughout the year. Donation: $500

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The Shofar is available in full color on our website,

www.kehilatshalom.org. You can also

view previous editions.

Follow Us on Facebook You don’t have to join Facebook to follow us on Facebook. Visit our Kehilat Shalom Home Page at kehilatshalom.org to learn about upcoming programs, events and important information about the synagogue, our Rabbi; Charles L. Arian, our Hazzan; Kim-berly Komrad and all the great things we have going on!

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THE SHOFAR Rabbi................................................................. Charles L. Arian

Hazzan ................................................................... Kim Komrad

Cantor Emeritus .................................................... Saul Finn, z’l

Administrator ............................................ Thomas G. F. Loggie

President .............................................................. Douglas Baum

Senior Vice President .......................................... Mike Goldman

Vice President for House .......................... Thomas G. F. Loggie

Vice President for Development......................... Stuart Rutchik

Vice President for Membership……………...Robert Goldberg

Treasurer ............................................................... Terry Strauss

Financial Secretary ............................................... Richard Jaffe

Board Secretary ................................................... Janet Rutchik

Youth Director .................................................... Becky Rutchik

Men’s Club .................................................................. Joe Lustig

Sisterhood .................................. Linda Loggie, Lauri Friedman

Shofar Layout ........................... Linda Loggie, Lauri Friedman

Website Administrator ....................................... Billye Roberts