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Rabbi Robert S. Goldstein
Scattered among the dramatic accounts of
seas splitting, water gushing from rocks and
manna falling from the heavens, some
amazing insights into human behavior can
be found in our tradition.
A famous 18th century Hasidic leader, Rabbi
Bunim taught that everyone should have two
pockets—with a slip of paper in each.
Written on one, a verse from Genesis, “I am
but ashes and dust” and on the other, words
from the Talmud, “For me alone was the entire world created.”
This wisdom reflects the tension with which we live. On the one
hand, when we have
achieved a bit of success
we tend to attribute it to
our own intelligence,
skill or industry. All of
that may be true, but
conceit is not a particularly attractive quality.
But if we have no ego at all, we will achieve nothing. The Bible
teaches that we were intentionally created, “A little lower than
angels” so that we would aspire to greatness, attempting to act
with nobility and grace.
NBC news anchor Brian Williams’ exaggerated tales of coming
under enemy attack when riding in a helicopter in Iraq and being
pursued by angry gangs while covering Hurricane Katrina have
attracted a great deal of attention and commentary. Was his
obviously intentional indiscretion a function of arrogance? Or
maybe seduced by fame and success he believed he was
invulnerable. Some suggest Mr. Williams’ six month suspension
from the news desk is extreme, others believe his reputation is
now so sullied, he can never rebuild the credibility necessary to
return to his position. Only time will tell.
What I do know is that we all live with the same temptation.
Arrogance can be isolating, sometimes leading to the kind of
amnesia that denies the role so many others play in our success:
our parents, our teachers, the people we love and whose respect
we desire.
But success is not in itself evil. Where would our society be
without ambitious people working to unravel the mysteries of
illnesses or brilliant men and women attempting to find ways to
make our lives easier or safer?
I suspect Rabbi Bunim got it right. We can be ambitious and
humble. We deserve to be proud of our accomplishments, but we
can also be honest about our failings. The world was created for
our benefit. But when we are tempted by arrogance and vanity
we need to acknowledge that in the end, we are nothing but dust
and ash.
Happiness is finding balance. It’s about knowing when it’s time
to dig into one pocket or the other! Rabbi Robert S. Goldstein
from the
Rabbi’s Desk
The Bible teaches that we were
intentionally created, “A little lower
than angels” so that we would
aspire to greatness, attempting to
act with
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
March 2015
Adar/Nisan 5775
Volume XLVI, No. 8
Sunday, March 1
10:30 am Congregational
Sanctuary Service
Wednesday, March 4
6:00 pm Erev Purim
Megillah Reading
Thursday, March 5
9:30 am Purim Service at
Congregation Beth Israel
Friday, March 6
7:00 pm Hadassah Sabbath
Eve Service and Purim
Celebration
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am Chapel Service
10:30 am Sanctuary Service
and Bar Mitzvah of Jack
Robert Sipley, son of
Stephanie and Richard Sipley,
grandson of Richard and
Ellen Sipley, and Linda and
Ira Edelman
Sunday, March 8
10:30 am Congregational
Sanctuary Service
Friday, March 13
7:00 pm Family Sabbath Eve
Service (Grade 5)
Saturday, March 14
9:00 am Chapel Service
Sunday, March 15
10:30 am Congregational
Sanctuary Service
Friday, March 20
7:00 pm Sabbath Eve Service
Saturday, March 21
9:00 am Chapel Service
5:30 pm Mincha Sanctuary
Service and Bar Mitzvah of
Matthew Lichtenberg, son of
Susyn and Joseph Lichtenberg,
grandson of Brenda and
Marvin Wagman and the
late Murray and Sandra
Lichtenberg
Sunday, March 22
10:30 am Congregational
Sanctuary Service
Friday, March 27
7:00 pm Sabbath Eve Service
Saturday, March 28
9:00 am Chapel Service
10:30 am Sabbath Eve Service
and Bar Mitzvah of Jacob
Alan Fox, son of Colleen and
Steve Fox, grandson of the late
Barbara and Richard Shute and
Dina and the late Alan Fox
Sunday, March 29
10:30 am Congregational
Sanctuary Service
READ YOUR BIBLE
March 7 — Exodus 30:11-34:35
March 14 — Exodus 35:1-40:38
March 21 — Leviticus 1:1-5:26
March 28 — Leviticus 6:1-8:36
April 4 — Exodus 12:37-42
CANDLE LIGHTING
March 6 — 5:21 pm
March 13 — 6:30 pm
March 20 — 6:38 pm
March 27 — 6:46 pm
April 3 — 6:54 pm
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Musical Notes
Happy Purim! Purim celebrates the victory of the Jews of the
Persian Empire over the evil Haman, advisor to King
Achashverosh. Haman had planned to massacre all the Jews on
the 13th of Adar, but was defeated due to the courage and
bravery of Modechai and his niece, Queen Esther. Purim is a
rabbinic holiday, not a Yom Tov because it is post-biblical.
Purim is meant to be joyous and celebratory. This is why it is
customary to wear masks and costumes and make a lot of
noise. The day before Purim is called “Taanit Esther,” the Fast
of Esther and is a minor fast day to commemorate the bravery
of Queen Esther who fasted before she approached the King
with news of Haman’s plan. It was declared that Purim should
be celebrated on the 14th day of Adar, but in any city that is
walled (as Shushan was), it should be celebrated one day later,
on the 15th. Today, the only walled cities where this is relevant
are Jerusalem, Tzfat, T’verya and Lod. If you find yourself in
Jerusalem in Adar, you will be celebrating one day later than
your North American friends! The Megillah, also known as the
Book of Esther, is chanted according to a special cantillation
(trope) used only in the reading of the Book of Esther. There is
also a tradition to create a “Purim Shpiel”. This year, the Purim
Shpiel will be performed during our Hadassah Friday night
service, March 6 at 7 pm. It is interesting to note that Hadassah
is Esther’s Hebrew name and therefore fitting to have
Hadassah night during Purim.
We are definitely making a lot of music this month! Our 5th
graders will lead us on Friday, March 13 for our popular family
service. And you won’t want to miss an exciting, upbeat, camp
style concert. We are thrilled to welcome Rick Recht to our
community! Recht will lead us with a Havdalah service and
concert, as we say goodbye to Shabbat. Recht is a well-known
Jewish camp musician who wrote many great camp songs such
as “The Hope”. The Abbas, Soul Sisters, Religious School
students and our Youth group TEMTY, will all join Recht
during the concert. The dinner, desert and concert are all free! I
strongly encourage you to join us for this fun filled evening.
B’shirah,
Cantor Idan Irelander
Executive Director’s Message
As this exceptionally difficult winter finally winds down, we
hope you have all managed to stay safe and well.
All of the member/donor year end tax statements have been
mailed out. However, because of the snow, Temple closings
and sporadic mail services, we are finding that not everyone
has received their statement. If you have not received your
statement yet, please call the office at 978.470.1356 and
request another copy. We will be happy to send it out to you.
Happy Spring!
Patricia Grant
Executive Director
President’s Message
As I reread my bulletin article from February and with thanks
to Robert Burns, I can only humbly offer the thought, “The
best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry”. I wrote the
article in early January, and, with hubris unbecoming a
seasoned New Englander, stated that we hosted several new
events with great success. Oy. Thanks to the “snow-pocalypse”
of 2015, that is only partially true. But that is the nature of
printing deadlines. One has to submit articles well in advance
and…well…I’ll admit I was perhaps too optimistic. Even we
can’t outwit Mother Nature. Unfortunately, events were
postponed, even cancelled. But I assure you that they have not
been forgotten.
We were able to kick off our important discussion on
membership & engagement with our newly formed Task Force.
After being forced to cancel our first scheduled meeting, 20
hardy souls met on an evening between snow storms to start
the conversation. We covered a huge range of topics and
assembled detailed notes on the issues and opportunities we are
facing. Follow up discussions are in the works so that we can
develop an actionable plan to enrich the way we engage with
and care for one another. Stay tuned.
Unfortunately, our first Outreach Breakfast also had to be
cancelled, but this very important project will also not lose our
focus. As I write this, a new date has not yet been scheduled,
but it will, and I look forward to it.
As you read this, it is March. I can see the light of spring just
up ahead. We have much to anticipate including all of our
Purim events, Sisterhood and Brotherhood activities, including
the new “fun-raiser” from the Brotherhood, the “Purim Pot of
Gold”. We have b’nai mitzvot, book clubs and networking
opportunities. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
B’Seder,
Ellen Keller
Director of Lifelong Learning Renowned author of the Rashi’s Daughters series, Maggie
Anton, will join us to talk about magic and sorcery in Judaism
on Monday, March 16th at 7 pm. Her new series, Rav Hisda’s
Daughter, takes place nearly 2000 years ago, after the Second
Temple was destroyed. Ms. Anton envisions a Jewish world
full of sorcery and magic in her new series. The Jewish Book
group will read the first book in this series for its March book:
Rav Hisda’s Daughter: Apprentice. If you read the book,
please feel free to join us for our March 5th Book Group
meeting. Whether or not you read the book, come learn about
magic in Judaism from a dynamic author on March 16th.
Purim is this month. Now, you might associate Purim with
children’s costumes and family carnivals, however, it is more
an adults’ holiday. After all, a Purim mitzvah is to get so drunk
you can’t tell Mordechai from Haman (don’t tell your kids)!
Join us on Friday, March 6th, for a Purim-themed Shabbat
service, including a Purim shpiel. I also hope to see you at
“Purim Pot of Gold” on March 7th. Rabbi Miriam Philips
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Sisterhood President
After all the snow we’ve had this winter, I’m sure we are all
thinking the same thing right now… Spring!
Let the good times roll, it’s Bunco Time! The Sisterhood has a
fun event scheduled for March 12th at 7 pm. Please join us for a
well needed Ladies Night Out and play BUNCO with your
friends.
We are also hosting a Judaic Book Drive this month. Co-chairs
Rebecca Abbott and Kim Cooperstein are doing an amazing
job organizing a collection of new/used children and teen
Judaic books to be donated to local public schools and libraries
so children will have newer and enriching Jewish books
available. Please drop your books in the donation box in the
foyer of the Temple. They are also planning a special morning
including raffles on Sunday, April 12th.
You won’t want to miss our Ways & Means dinner on
Thursday, May 7th. Our speaker is Ethan Zohn. Ethan gives the
word survivor a whole new meaning. After winning the reality
television show Survivor Africa in 2002, Ethan battled cancer
in two very public bouts with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
He became the “megaphone” for a generation of young people
with cancer. Through it all, Ethan helped grow Grassroot
Soccer (GRS), a nonprofit he co-founded that uses the power of
soccer to educate, inspire, and mobilize communities to stop
the spread of HIV. Ethan tours the world speaking about
character, leadership, resiliency, service and how his challenges
have become the source of his strength. We are extremely
excited for Ethan to speak at Temple Emanuel in May and hope
you join us for a fabulous and inspiring evening.
Shalom,
Renee Metsch
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Senior Programs March 5, 2015, Pizza & Movie:
“The Imported Bridegroom”
Noon – 2pm (lunch)
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April 9, 2015, Passover Program
Noon – 2pm (lunch)
May 3, 2015*
Braverman Interfaith Lecture
*Sunday event, 10am – noon
June 7, 2015*, Jazz brunch
*Sunday event, 10am – noon
Field trip to the Java Room Bus provided. Please bring $7-$12 to purchase lunch.
Please RSVP
Beverly Birnbach or Michele Belansky
978-474-0160 978-475-1696
Programs are sponsored by The Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel and
are held at the Temple. We provide round trip bus transportation for
our field trips, thanks to the generous support of Vocell Bus Company.
Children’s Judaic Children’s Judaic Children’s Judaic Book DriveBook DriveBook Drive
Sunday, April 12, 2015
8:30-11:30 am, Temple Foyer Please bring in your gently used children's Judaic books. These will be donated to local schools and
public libraries to ensure new and enriching Jewish books are available to the children of our
community. Collection bin will be in the foyer in March.
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Abbott – [email protected] or Kim Cooperstein – [email protected].
Girlfriends,
Wine,
Bunco.
Enough Said!
Joins us for BUNCO NIGHT!
Thursday, March 12th, 7 pm Temple Emanuel
RSVP at www.templeemanuel.net
YOUTH EDUCATION
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Religious School News
March is always a fun month, but this March is
particularly special: in addition to the fun of
Purim and the joy of a Family Service, we will
have magic and music. You won’t want to miss
the Rick Recht Concert at Temple Emanuel on
March 28th!
I hope your family will also join us for the
regular, but nonetheless special, March
happenings. Purim celebrations in the school include a Megillah
reading (story of Esther from the scroll) at 5 pm on Wednesday,
March 4th. The big Purim celebration is on March 8th. Reminder:
Only ONE session that Sunday. Late Session will arrive early at
8:30 am (and head to the Multi-Purpose Room). At 10:30 am,
the entire school and their families will join in a Purim-themed
Community Service followed by the Purim Carnival. Please
bring Mac & Cheese boxes to use as groggers. We will collect
and donate them to charity. TEMTY is also running a canned
goods drive that morning. See page 11 for a list of items needed.
Finally, all families are invited to join us for a Family Shabbat
Service on Friday, March 13th. Kitah Hey (5th grade) leads a fun
and meaningful service including a play in lieu of a sermon.
Family Shabbat services are appropriate for all elementary and
older children.
Chag sameach—happy Purim! Rabbi Miriam Philips
Preschool News
The children came back from February
vacation ready to reunite with their
friends and enjoy their school time
together. Last month’s “Chat with Beth”
explored the topic of understanding the social lives of young
children. The important discussion touched on building
friendships and resolving conflict. This monthly program also
provides a time for parents to build relationships with other
parents in our preschool.
This month, our school will celebrate Purim with our very own
morning carnival. Accompanied by their parents, our students
will have a fun morning of games, prizes, crafts and baking
hamentashen. We can’t wait to see the children enjoy the
noisiest, most fun holiday of the year.
We are looking forward to our visits with science specialist
Steve Lechner and our “Ready Set Go” program that provides
an indoor place for some fun and exercise while our weather
remains so cold and snowy! Music with Lindsay and Cantor
Idan continue to engage the children and develop joyful
singers. The children are also really enjoying their visits with
our senior volunteers who offer them a comfy lap, story or
loving hug. We appreciate their time and coming out in the
cold to be with the children at our school.
Registration for next year is continuing. If you (or someone
you know) are interested in enrollment I urge you to call the
school office at 978.470.1563. Classes are filling quickly.
Don’t forget that Yellowbird enrollment for 2015 and January
2016 is taking place right now! Warmly,
Beth Weisblatt
SPRINg TODDLER TIME
Starting March 11 or 12
Wednesdays or Thursdays: 9:15 – 10:30am
Toddler Time is a very special program implemented by
the Preschool at Temple Emanuel. It is a weekly
playgroup for toddlers (18 months and older) and their
parents. A certified teacher plans the program’s
curriculum, emphasizing fun activities such as exploring
play dough, puzzles, painting, singing and more!
If you are interested in joining Toddler Time,
please contact the school office at 978.470.1563.
11 week session FEE: Members: $159.50 Non-Members $181.50
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COMMUNITY YOUTH
MARCH 13th Family Shabbat Dinner
just prior to the Fifth Grade Service
Join us with your family and friends for Shabbat dinner. Table requests and plate-sharing are welcome as are children
of all ages. Please bring your own booster seat.
“BYOW” - “BRING YOUR OWN WINE” TO ENJOY WITH YOUR SHABBAT DINNER
Your check and form are your reservation.
March Family Shabbat Dinner Just prior to Grade 5 Family Service
Friday, March 13th at 6:00 pm Send in your reservations by Friday, March 6
Name____________________________________ Phone Number_____________________________ Email____________________________________
________$15.00 – Chicken Dinner
________$ 7.50 – Chicken Nuggets
Total Number Attending ________
JACK SIPLEY, March 7, 10:30 am Interests include: Technology, skiing, cooking, science, animals and playing the French horn.
For my Bar Mitzvah Project, I decided to help raise money for an orphanage in
Israel that I recently visited. My goal is to raise enough money to provide a tallis,
sidur and teffilin to one bar mitzvah boy.
March B’Nai Mitzvah
November
TEMTY/ JR TEMTY/kitanim
Youth Programming This March is an exciting month for TEMTY. Our famous
Purim Carnival is on March 8th. Our teens are planning a great
event with lots of games, prizes and all sorts of surprises.
Tickets are available for $10 or $15 depending on the amount
purchased. Admission is free. The money raised helps support
Temple Emanuel Youth Programs.
Join teens from across New England for three great days of
incredible programs, worship services, singing, dancing and
lots of silliness. NFTY Spring Conclavette is March 20-22,
2015. It is one of NFTY-NE's biggest events of the year and the
first event for 8th graders!
L’hitraot (See you soon!)
Adam Kleger
K'Tanim's next big event is the Chocolate Seder. Yes, that’s
right… chocolate is on this year’s Passover Seder menu! We
will do an abridged version of a Passover Seder where the
entire menu is made from chocolate. Next up for Jr. TEMTY is
our end of year, all youth group included, trip to Take Flight.
Take Flight is an extreme ropes course in Kittery Maine. Please
check your emails for both these events coming up!
Josh Canner
MATTHEW LICHTENBERG, March 21, 5:30 pm Interests include: Swimming, skiing, playing video games, Minecraft and hanging out with family.
For my Bar Mitzvah Project, I am helping to reduce world hunger by organizing
and recruiting members for my group “Andover Helpers” on www.freerice.com. To
date we have donated more than 100 bowls of rice to the hungry worldwide; my
goal is to donate 1000 bowls.
JACOB FOX, March 28, 10:30 am Interests include: Lacrosse and ice hockey
For my Bar Mitzvah Project, I am collecting new and used sneakers along with
sports equipment for the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence. I would like kids to
have the opportunity to have quality sports equipment.
BROTHERHOOD & COMMUNITY
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Brotherhood
Hopefully the snow and ice are starting to melt. This certainly
is a winter to remember and one that will leave us all longing
for a warm spring and hot summer. It’s been difficult
to conduct business with the many weather related
cancellations, but the Brotherhood has been very busy. We
have many wonderful programs scheduled for this month.
We kick off March with our signature quarterly breakfast on
March 1st with Patriots Football Weekly editor Paul Perillo.
With the recent Super Bowl victory and endless stories about
“Deflategate”, there is no shortage of discussion topics for us to
cover. Thank you to our Vice President Mike Brodsky for
securing Paul. And, thank you to Rich Wallner and the
Breakfast Committee. I hope many of you will have the chance
to come for the breakfast, renew acquaintances and just get out
of the house!
Our annual Purim event is March 7th. This year’s theme is
“Purim Pot of Gold”. Event Chair Fred Levine and his tireless
committee have planned a wonderful evening you won’t want
to miss. There will be a “Pot of Gold” drawing worth at least
$1,500, door prizes, cash bar, delicious deli dinner and a DJ for
entertainment. This is sure to be a great night with friends and
the Temple community. I hope you can join us and support
this major fundraiser for the Brotherhood. A portion of the
proceeds will help support programs at Temple Emanuel. Only
250 tickets will be sold. Visit www.templeemanuel.net for
more information and to purchase tickets. There will also be
reminders in the weekly E-News.
Steven J. Fox
President
Join us for our Join us for our Join us for our Brotherhood BreakfastBrotherhood BreakfastBrotherhood Breakfast
March 1, 2015
Featured Speaker: Paul Perillo
Editor of Patriots Football Weekly Breakfast begins at 8:30am.
Bagels, lox, whitefish and more! You do not have to be a Brotherhood member
to attend. Next Breakfast: May 17, 2015
Join us for an entertaining evening of movie magic and deli
dinner
MARCH 15th, 5pm "Hunting Elephants"
Nominated for seven Israeli Academy Awards including Best
Film, HUNTING ELEPHANTS is a delightful concoction of jocular hijinks
and tender moments sure to leave audiences smiling.
Rabbi Robert Goldstein says, “This is a must see… poignant and
funny film.”
$15 per person (Adults Only)
Call the office to reserve your seat!
Larry Hodes Jewish Movie Series
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PURIM POT OF FOLD
Visit www.templeemanuel.net to buy tickets
PURIM
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PURIM CELEBRATIONS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
5pm: Erev Purim Megillah Reading
Join us for the Megillah Reading
during Religious School
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
7pm: Family Shabbat Service
Join us for a festive evening
celebrating the frolics of Purim.
Wear your costume!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
7pm: Brotherhood Pot of Gold
Join us for an adult celebration!
The fun-filled night will feature a cash prize “Pot of Gold” and door prizes.
A buffet dinner, cash bar and entertainment are planned.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
8:30am: One Session Religious School
10:30am: Community Service
Bring macaroni and cheese boxes to use as groggers
and leave them as tzedakah for the hungry. 11am: Annual Purim Carnival
Sponsored by TEMTY
The whole family can join the fun!
(fee supports the youth groups)
Games, Face Painting, Prizes
*Bring Canned Goods to donate to Merrimack Valley Food Bank*
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Mazel Tov Mazel Tov Norm and Judy Rogers on the birth of grandson, Weston
Brett , born to daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and
Eric Pearlman
Celia Rogers on the birth of great grandson, Weston Brett
Oneg Shabbat February 6—The Brenner Family and our Sixth Grade
Religious School Families
Thank You for the Pulpit Arrangements February 6—The Brenner Family
Candle Blessing February 6—Haley, Sue and Ruth Brenner, and Ellie Bromberg
TEMPLE EMANUEL CEMETERY
YOUR FAMILY COUNTS Call for Details
Members and Non-Members Welcome
Plan Without Emotion
Pick your Location of Choice
Prepare for the Entire Family
Support the Tradition of a Jewish Burial
Does a family member’s stone need a power washing? Contact Tony Cerro of Fairmount Landscaping
[email protected], (617) 791-9779
Jon Samel – (978) 474-0810 [email protected] Beth Shiro – (978) 470-1356 [email protected]
TEMPLE EMANUEL
JEWISH BOOK GROUP
WELCOMES
MAGGIE ANTON AUTHOR OF
AWARD WINNING
SERIES
RASHI’S DAUGHTERS
MARCH 16, 2015 AT 7PM JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING
EVENING LEARNING ABOUT
WHAT SAGES, RABBIS & THE
TALMUD THINK ABOUT MAGIC,
SORCERY, POTIONS & WITCHES.
In anticipation, the book group
is reading Anton’s
Rav Hisda’s Daughter: Apprentice.
Join Rabbi Philips and fellow
congregants for a lively and
educational discussion around this
Jewish-themed book on March 5th in
the Library.
OUR COMMON GOOD COMMITTEE Our Common Good Committee coordinates
requests from Temple members who have a short term
need for food, rides, shopping or other
services as a result of an injury, illness, birth or other
sudden life change. If you have such a need or want to
help out, contact Aileen Peters at
[email protected]. She will notify the
committee members and some one will contact you,
usually within a day or two...it's that easy.
Mazel Tovs We are always pleased to publish Mazel Tovs in our Temple Bulletin! It is a great way to let congregants know what is going on within our community and beyond. Please help us by notifying the office of Simchas in your family.
TEMPLE EMANUEL INCLEMENT
WEATHER POLICY
If Andover Public Schools are cancelled, The Temple Preschool and the Religious School will be closed. You will also be notified by email.
If Andover Public Schools have a delayed opening, there will be no morning Preschool. Lunch bunch will begin at noon. There will be Religious School in the afternoon.
If the weather becomes inclement during the day and we make a decision to close the Temple and Schools, you will receive an email. Calls will be made to Andover and North Andover Public Schools so that students are notified via school announcement.
On the weekend, please check www.templeemanuel.net and Channels 4, 5 and 7 for Religious School cancellations.
Please note: in most cases, services are held whether or not the Temple and Schools are closed.
For the latest updates, visit www.templeemanuel.net.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Temple Emanuel in partnership with Combined
Jewish Philanthropies of Boston
is pleased to announce the
“One Happy Camper Grant” for the summer of 2015.
The goal of the program is to encourage children
to attend Jewish summer camps. Grants of $1000 (regardless of financial need) for
the first ten applicants who qualify.
To qualify for the $1,000 grant, your child must
meet the following criteria:
Attend Jewish overnight summer camp as a
first-time camper in the summer of 2015
Sign up for a minimum session of three weeks
The family must be a member of Temple
Emanuel and enrolled in our Religious School
Contact Barbara Holstein in the Office
ASAP to apply. The grants are on a
first come first served basis.
TEMPLE EMANUEL SCHOLARSHIPS
Funding is available for summer Jewish camping and youth leadership programs through:
Sheila Brodie Zetlan Passport to Israel Fund,
which promotes youth programs in Israel.
Lilyan Male UAHC Camp Fund, which promotes summer camp programs
within the Reform Movement.
Written requests for funding should be addressed to Rabbi Goldstein, care of the Temple Office
By May 15. For more information, call the Temple at 978-470-1356.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Who’s On The Bima?
We are blessed to have several wonderful clergy who are on the Bima for Shabbat Services.
Ever wonder who is on the Bima when?
Friday, March 6—Rabbi Robert Goldstein, Rabbi Miriam Philips, Cantor Idan Irelander and Cantorial Soloist Laura Berkson
Friday, March 13—Rabbi Robert Goldstein, Rabbi Miriam Philips, Cantor Idan Irelander
Friday, March 20—Rabbi Robert Goldstein, Cantor Idan Irelander and Cantorial Soloist Laura Berkson
Friday, March 27—Rabbi Robert Goldstein and Cantorial Soloist Laura Berkson
Friday, April 3—Passover begins with the First Seder held at Temple Emanuel at 6pm (by reservation) —There will be no Sabbath Eve Services
Mitzvah of the Month The Mitzvah of the Month program has been up and running
since 2003. It operates on the premise that by helping others
who are in need, we are fulfilling part of our role in the world
as Jewish people. What can you and your family do to make
the world a better place? This month my daughter has been
busy baking for a bake sale to support a friend in need who is
undergoing cancer treatment. My son has been shoveling my
neighbor’s walkway during this endless snowy winter. Even
the smallest acts can make a difference! Please contact me at
[email protected] if you would like to share your
project; it is a great way to bring attention to a cause that is
special to your family.
Thank you, Laurie Cox-Schreiber
The Board of Governors meets on
Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
Next meeting: April 7 at 7:30pm
Upcoming dates:
May 12
and June 12* *Annual Meeting Friday at 5:30 pm
MARCH ITEM OF THE MONTH
CANNED FRUIT
Ladies, Let’s get into trouble
Sunday, March 1, 2015
3-5:30 pm, Lanam Club, Andover Join us for a special Merrimack Valley screening
of the documentary film that pulls back the curtain
on three generations of funny Jewish women.
These talented women defied cultural expectations
and opened doors that ALL women are walking
through today. Jewish history is richer and the
world a more enjoyable place because of their
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MAKING TROUBLE tells the story of 6 of the
greatest female comic performers of the last
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Please join us for a Passover Seder
Friday, April 3, 2015, 6:00 pm Join Rabbi Goldstein and Cantorial Soloist Laura Berkson
Have a wonderful First Seder dinner with your Temple Emanuel family, catered by David’s Catering!
Make this a family tradition at OUR house. Reservations due by March 20th.
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Second Night Community SederSecond Night Community SederSecond Night Community Seder Saturday, April 4, 2015, 6pm
$40 per adult | $20 per student | $10 per child (12 and under)
Fully catered Kosher seder meal (chicken, salmon or vegetarian options)
Reservations are due by March 30th - please inform us of allergies or dietary restrictions
Family friendly, geared toward people of all faiths and ages
CBI musicians will play their instruments and lead us in song
Contact Amy Sherr for reservations & information, 978.474.0540, [email protected]
501 South Main Street, Andover
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Pesach, which begins on the fourteenth of the Hebrew month of Nisan, Friday, April 3, and lasts for seven days, commemorates the Exodus from Egypt. In the Torah it is designated by several names: Chag Haaviv (Deuteronomy 16:1), the Spring Festival; Chag Hamatzot (Exodus 12:20), the Festival of the Paschal Lamb. Current Pesach observance is a unique blend drawn from the agricultural and pastoral origins of the festival as well as from a seminal event in Jewish history.
The liberation of the Jewish people from Egyptian bondage has become a powerful symbol of redemption—not only the redemption of the Jewish people, but also the redemption of the entire world. The Haggadah, reflecting the historic experience of the Jewish people, recognizes that slavery is not limited to physical bondage, but that spiritual slavery and social degradation are no less potent methods of depriving human beings of liberty.
The highlight of Pesach observance is the Seder with its many symbolic foods and its elaborate liturgy, the Haggadah. The Seder is designed to recreate the events of redemption:
In every generation, each of us should feel as though we ourselves had gone forth from Egypt,
as it is written: “And you shall explain to your child on that day, it is because of what the Eternal
did for me when I, myself, went forth from Egypt.”
As “the season of our liberation,” Pesach is a constant reminder of our responsibility to those who are oppressed or enslaved physically, intellectually or ideologically. On Pesach we express our solidarity with other members of the Jewish community who are unable to celebrate Passover in freedom. The experience of redemption in the Passover celebration should inspire all Jews to assist in the future redemption of humanity.
A. The Mitzvah of Removing Leaven (Chamets) It is a mitzvah to remove leaven from one’s home prior to the beginning of Pesach. Leaven refers to products made from wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt, which have been permitted to leaven. Ashkenazi custom adds rice, millet, corn and legumes (peas, beans, etc.).
The removal of leaven is based on the Biblical injunction found in Exodus 12:15: “On the very first day you shall remove leaven from your house.” If one does not actually remove all the leaven from one’s home, one should place it in a closet or cabinet appropriately marked so that it will not be used during Pesach.
B. The Mitzvah of Preparing a Seder It is a mitzvah for everyone to participate in the preparations for the Seder—cooking, cleaning and setting the festive table. The leader of the Seder has the special obligation to review the Haggadah in advance and decide which passages will be included. The experience of the Seder is enhanced when all the participants are provided with the same Haggadah. In addition, the tradition encourages the use of beautiful ritual items to increase our enjoyment of the mitzvot.
Although Reform Jews do not celebrate the second day of Pesach as a holiday, many people have a second Seder. Sometimes they join in a communal Seder or gather with in-laws or relatives and friends who attended other first night Sedarim. There will be a Community First Seder at Temple Emanuel on Friday, April 3 (see page 12 for further information). This year we will be holding the Community Seder on the first night to accommodate those who may only celebrate one night or would like to celebrate as a community. The second Seder may follow the same pattern as the first or may have another focus, such as the liberation of specific oppressed Jewish communities. A second Seder may provide the opportunity to add passages omitted on the first night.
C. The Mitzvah of Hospitality It is a mitzvah to invite guests to join in the Seder. So important is it that the invitation is included in the text of the Haggadah, “Let all who are hungry come and eat, let all who are in want share the hope of Passover.” Arrangements should be made to see that no one has to celebrate Passover alone.
D. The Mitzvah of Tzedakah (Charity) It is a mitzvah to give Tzedakah before the beginning of Passover. Tradition encourages the solicitation of special funds to provide food for the poor.
E. The Haggadah It is a mitzvah for every Jew to participate in the recitation of the Haggadah, which recalls the Exodus from Egypt. All should look upon themselves as having personally experienced the Exodus. “In every generation, each person should feel as though he/she personally had gone forth from Egypt, as it is written: And you shall explain to your child on that day, it was because of what the Lord did for me when I myself went forth from Egypt.”
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F. The Seder Plate In front of the leader or in front of each participant, a special Seder Plate is set. The following are arranged on it: three separate pieces of Matzah—two pieces represent the two traditional loaves (Lechem Mishneh) set out in the ancient Temple during Sabbaths and Festivals, and the third matzah is symbolic of Passover; a roasted shank bone (Zeroa) burned or scorched, representing the ancient Passover sacrifice; parsley or green herbs (Karpas), symbolizing the growth of springtime, the green of hope and renewal; the top part of horseradish root (Maror), symbolic of the bitterness that our ancestors experienced in Egypt and, in a contemporary sense, the lot of all who are enslaved; Charoset, representing the mortar which our ancestors used for Pharaoh's labor; a roasted egg (Beitsah), representing the Chagigah or festival offering, a symbol of life itself, the triumph of life over death. A special cup filled with wine is placed prominently on the table. In popular legend the Prophet Elijah (herald of redemption) visits every Jewish home at some time during the Seder. Therefore, one cup of wine is set aside for him. After the meal, one of the participants, usually a child, opens the door for Elijah. This is a moment filled with hope and anticipation.
G. The Mitzvah of Eating Unleavened Bread (Matzah) It is a mitzvah to eat matzah at the Seder and to recite the appropriate blessings. (See Haggadah). By eating Matzah we recall that the dough prepared by our people had no time to rise before the final act of redemption. “And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough since they had been driven out of Egypt and could not delay, nor had they prepared provisions for themselves.”
H. Bitter Herbs (Maror) Maror is eaten because the Egyptians embittered the lives of our people as it is written: “With hard labor at mortar and brick and in all sorts of work in the field, with all the tasks ruthlessly imposed upon them.”
I. The Matzah of Hope Many families in our generation set aside an extra Matzah, called the Matzah of Hope, for Jews whose lives are as bitter as were the lives of our enslaved ancestors. Another way to dramatize the endangered existence of persecuted Jews is to place an empty chair at the Seder table to remind us of them.
J. The Mitzvah of Four Cups It is a mitzvah to drink four cups of wine during the Seder. Some follow the custom of adding a fifth cup.
K. The Four Questions It is customary for the youngest participant or participants to recite the Four Questions. These questions point to the unusual features of the Seder meal and provide an opportunity to teach the lesson of Passover. The text may be found in the Haggadah.
L. Reclining It is the custom to simulate a reclining position while eating by propping oneself up with cushions. Reclining at the Seder is symbolic of being free people who are able to eat with leisure.
M. Afikomen The Afikomen is the half Matzah that is set aside during the breaking of the Matzah early in the Seder. An old tradition held that the group could not leave the Seder table unless all had tasted of the Afikomen. In connection with this, and in order to arouse and maintain the interest of the children and to provide some entertainment for them, a practice developed of hiding and searching for the Afikomen. Sometime during the meal, the leader hides the Afikomen, trying to elude the watchful observance of the children, whose endeavor it is to search out its hiding place. Prizes might be awarded to all who participate, with a special gift to the one who actually finds it. In some households it is the custom for children to “steal” the Afikomen in order to hide it and hold it for “ransom”, since the meal cannot conclude without it.
N. Yizkor It is a mitzvah to recite Yizkor on the seventh day of Pesach. (Services are on April 9 at 6:00 pm at Temple Emanuel and on April 10 at Congregation Beth Israel at 9:30 am) It memorializes our relatives and our own friends, as well as the martyrs of our generation and previous generations. *Excerpts taken from Gates of the Seasons
Passover Dates • First Community Seder on Friday, April 3 at Temple Emanuel at 6pm (By Reservation) • First Day, Saturday, April 4, (Service at 9:30 am at Congregation Beth Israel) • Second Community Seder on Saturday, April 4 at Congregation Beth Israel at 6pm (By Reservation) • Last Evening of Passover and Yizkor Service, April 9 (Temple Emanuel at 6:00 pm) • Last Day of Passover and Yizkor Service, April 10 (CBI at 9:30 am)
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CONTRIBUTIONS
BUILDING FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved husband, Sumner Charm—Dorothy Charm Beloved uncle, Harold LeBovidge—Alan LeBovidge Beloved uncle, Harry Reman—Alan LeBovidge
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved grandmother, Mary Weinberg—Lisa and David Gruber Beloved father, Myron Birnbaum—Joan Krasnoo Beloved father, Myer Cohen—Maurice Cohen Beloved grandmother, Ida Heffron—Ken and Sally Heffron
Congratulations to Donor Christen and Tom Hazel on the Bar Mitzvah of son, Doug—Janet and Joel Smith Sue and Erik Brenner on the Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Haley—Ellie Bromberg
Speedy Recovery to Donor Brian Mullen—Joel and Judy Alson
In Appreciation of Donor Cantor Idan Irelander on the Bat Mitzvah of our daughter, Haley—Sue and Erik Brenner
GENERAL OPERATING FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved grandmother, Martha Hecht—Mitchell and Isabella Schneir and Lauren Day Beloved father, Kenneth Edelson—Lisa, Geoff, Mia and Benzi Edelson Beloved father, Irving Danis—Joyce and Allen Danis Beloved sister, Evelyn Zaretsky—Sally Lubin Beloved father, Moshe Irelander—Cantor Idan Irelander Beloved mother-in-law and father-in-law, Katie and Samuel Cogan—Gale Cogan Beloved mother, Jean Wish—Betsy and Bill Wish Beloved mother, Rose Jacobson—Edith Jacobson Lama Beloved father, Henry Lewin—Robert Lewin Beloved father, Myer Aisenberg—Eunice Seeche, Sharon Rich
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner and mother of Steve, Robin and Linda Weiner—Doris and Lew Robinson, Herbert and Pearl Zimmerman, Ed and Lisa Wilkinson, Ted Fischer, Jackie and Steve Waldman, Lois Blenstock and Alan Paster Lucille Kay, beloved mother of Terry Bargar—Barbara and Gene Mainen
GENERAL DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Elaine Rick—Shari Whiman Beloved father, Albert Rick—Shari Whiman Beloved father, Bernard Ernest—Paula and Stephen Yanofsky Beloved mother, Marcia Simon—Natalie and Loeb Katz Beloved grandfather, Abraham Rothseid— Andrew Rothseid
HEARING IMPAIRED FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Minnie Weinrich—Nora Malis Beloved father, Melvin H. Levene—Carol LeBovidge
HOLOCAUST FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Hannah Aronovitz—Lori, Marty, Rachel and Ben Aronovitz Beloved mother, Dorothy Hindin—Robert, Isabelle, Jeremy, Rachel and Gabrielle Hindin
In Memory of Donor Lucille Kay, beloved mother of Terry Bargar—Susie and Dave Novick Lorraine Block, beloved mother of Shelley Selwyn—Susie and Dave Novick
Congratulations to Donor Paul Chabot on the marriage of son, Michael—Rabbi Mark and Alice Golub
LIFELONG LEARNING FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother-in-law, Dora Wyse—Alan Lustig
In Appreciation of Donor Rabbi Philips at my time of need—Marcella Lemberger
ELAINE MANDELL YOUTH FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved father, Jack Monderer—Andrea, Stewart, Jennifer and Jonathan Monderer Beloved grandfather, Saul Matulsky—Larry Matulsky Beloved mother, Dora Beletz—Janet Turow
Congratulations to Donor Stephanie and Scott Ginsberg on the Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Chloe Ginsberg— Andrea, Stewart, Jennifer and Jonathan Monderer
Speedy Recovery to Donor Wendy Gilbert—Andrea, Stewart, Jennifer and Jonathan Monderer
MINYAN FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved husband, Maurice Prolman—Ruth Prolman Beloved father, Maurice Silverman—Lila Davis
In Memory of Donor Irv Lemberger, beloved husband of Marcella Lemberger—Debbie and Norm Ginsberg
Best Wishes to Donor Rabbi Roth on his 91st birthday—Judy and Marty Cohen
NEW MEMBER FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Anna Needelman—Paula Jaye Beloved father, Joseph Needelman—Paula Jaye
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Paula and Ed Jaye
PRAYER BOOK INSCRIBED In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Bertha Weiner—Edward Weiner
In Memory of Donor Anna Weiss, beloved of The Fridman Family—Elayne and David Weener
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Miriam Gardner—Howard Gardner Beloved mother, Anna Heffron—Ken and Sally Heffron Beloved grandfather, Nathan Heffron—Ken and Sally Heffron Beloved aunt, Edith Heffron—Ken and Sally Heffron Beloved father, Rubin Schwartzstein—Rhoda and John Dwight Beloved mother, Elsie Epstein—Martin and Joan Epstein Beloved grandmother, Sarah Schneiderman—Selma Flieder Beloved mother-in-law, Evelyne Segal— Edward Weiner Beloved mother, Fern Ziegler—Melanie Ziegler Beloved husband, Robert Sherman—Arlene Sherman Beloved husband, Bruce Glassman—Maxine Glassman Beloved wife, Janice Ackerman—Howard Ackerman Beloved grandmother, Bessie Schifrin— Suzette and Paul Martin Beloved grandfather, Phillip Gottesman— Suzette and Paul Martin
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SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved father, Edward Simon—Donald Simon
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Deborah Hartman, Lori and Sam Gerber Annette Cohen, beloved mother of Dana Cohen—Lori and Sam Gerber Amanda Righter, beloved wife of Alan Righter—Debbie and Norm Ginsberg Lorraine Block, beloved mother of Shelley Selwyn—Judy and Larry Matulsky Betty Jane Robbins, beloved mother of Peter Infantine—Claire and David Shaby
Congratulations to Donor Lisa and Marc Lapp on the Bar Mitzvah of son, Jacob—Lori and Sam Gerber
MYRNA SCHOEN PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved father, Benjamin Schoen—Edward Schoen
Congratulations to Donor Cindy and Dana Cohen on the birth of grandson, Cameron—Edward Schoen
FAMILY FUNDS
ANN AND MILTON HEFFRON SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Anna Heffron—Debbie Williams Beloved grandmother, Ida Heffron—Debbie Williams
LILLIAN AND BENJAMIN KESSEL MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved father, William Weener—Elayne and David Weener
In Memory of Donor Fred Randall, beloved husband of Harriet Randall—Elayne and David Weener Robert Kessler, beloved husband of Bette Ann Kessler—Elayne and David Weener
LYNCH SCHOLAR FUND
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Charlotte Lynch and Joel Edelstein
HOWARD D. AND PHYLLIS PONTY ETHICS LECTURE FUND In memory of Donor Annette Cohen, beloved mother of Dana Cohen—Katie Ponty Cutler and Andrew Cutler Gerald Druth, beloved mother if Aileen Peters—Katie Ponty Cutler and Andrew Cutler Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Katie Ponty Cutler and Andrew Cutler
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SYDNEY “SHYER” ROSENBERG EDUCATION MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Sarah Rosenberg—Jason Rosenberg Beloved brother, Merrill Rosenberg—Jason Rosenberg
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Jason Rosenberg
ERIC RUDERMAN MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved brother, Stanley Segall—Ruth Ruderman
LARRY AND ELAYNE SMITH MITZVAH FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved father, Lawrence Smith—Lisa Dunne, Joel Smith
GLADYS TRAUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved brother-in-law, Stuart Labell—Rita Labell
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Rita Labell
In Memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner—Aberdeen Friends
SISTERHOOD MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of Donor Lorraine Block, beloved mother of Shelley Selwyn—Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel Lucille Kay, beloved mother of Terry Bargar—Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel, Joan and Marty Epstein Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Ed Weiner— Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel, Ruth and Marty Baer, Ruth Greenbaum, Ina and Marshall Leinson, Millie and Ralph Stein
SISTERHOOD HAPPY DAY FUND Congratulations to Donor Ben and Yana Robbins on the birth of daughter, Olivia Sasha—Sally Lubin Jill and Michael Robbins on the birth of granddaughter, Olivia Sasha—Sally Lubin Estelle Janowitz on the birth of great granddaughter, Olivia Sasha—Sally Lubin
COLLEGE YOUTH CHAI FUND In memory of Donor Claire Syiek, beloved mother of Diane Gwynne—Carol and Alan LeBovidge
COLLEGE YOUTH FUND In memory of Donor Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Ed Weiner— Carol and Alan LeBovidge Helen Mosher, beloved mother of Patty Messina—Carol and Alan LeBovidge
Beloved father, Bertram Kline—Susan Altman Beloved aunt, Norma Warshaw—Roberta Swerling Beloved father, Louis Wishnow—Marcia Balin Beloved father, Bert Levine—Stephen Levine Beloved father, Paul Cahn—Elizabeth Cahn, Shep, Samantha and Lexi Davidson Beloved mother, Elizabeth Schwartz—Selma and Bucky Flieder, Phyllis White Beloved brother, Tracy Bydairk—Wendy Zimmerman Beloved grandmother, Clarice Yoken—Heidi and Michael Yoken Beloved father, Arthur Noymer—Ed Noymer Beloved mother, Anne Faigel—Harris Faigel Beloved mother, Alice Gordon—Gail Weisman Beloved mother, Ann Bernstein—Daniel Bernstein Beloved brother, Milton Lebowitz—Jason Lebowitz
In Memory of Donor Donald Squires, beloved grandfather of Kimberly Mahoney—Michael and Heidi Yoken Annette Cohen, beloved mother of Dana Cohen—Marge and Jerry Russem Jane Weiner, beloved wife of Edward Weiner and sister of Rich Segal—Marge and Jerry Russem, Marcia and Ted Balin, Judith Andelman, Martin Segal, Barbara and Sherwood Lee, Dorothy and Burt Shaker, Carol and Ed Kantner, Gail Weisman, Stephen and Ellen Parker, Selma and Bucky Flieder, Naomi and Howard Gardner, Paula Caplan, Sue and Dave Katzman, Phil and Kathy Berman, Marcia and Harold Langsam, Roslyn and Ted Leopold, Cindy and Sandy Retchin, Bob and Janet Wagner Frank Peters, beloved of Natalie Peters— Lisa and Tom Rauh Robert Kaplan, beloved husband of Ann Kaplan—Marcia and Ted Balin
Congratulations to Donor Howard and Naomi Gardner on the Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter, Chloe Ginsberg—Susan Neyman Sue and Erik Brenner on the Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Haley—Ellie Bromberg Marcia and Ted Balin on their new home— Millie and Ralph Stein, Selma and Bucky Flieder Audrey Kopelman on her new home—Selma and Bucky Flieder
In Appreciation of Donor Rabbi Goldstein on the Bat Mitzvah of our daughter, Haley—Sue and Erik Brenner
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In Memory of - at Yahrzeit Donor Beloved mother, Khova Fortunov—Alla Gershman Beloved father, Saul Effenson—Muriel Freedman Beloved mother, Anne Cohen—Maurice Cohen Beloved father, Gerald Sheinhait—Betsy Brodsky
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10:30 am Senior Program
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7:00 pm
6 Hadassah
Sabbath Eve Service and
Family Purim Celebration
7:00 pm
7 Chapel Service
9:00 am Sanctuary Service
and Bar Mitzvah of Jack Sipley
10:30am Brotherhood Purim Event
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8 Religious
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11:00 am
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6:30 pm
11 12 Bible Study
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7:00 pm
13 Family
Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm Family
Sabbath Eve Service
(Grade 5) 7:00 pm
14 Chapel Service
9:00 am
15 Sanctuary
Service 10:30 am
Movie and Deli 5:00 pm
16 Author
Maggie Anton 7:00 pm
17 18 19 Bible Study
10:30 am
20 Sabbath
Eve Service
7:00 pm
21 Chapel Service
9:00 am Mincha Sanctuary
Service and Bar Mitzvah of
Matthew Lichtenberg
5:30 pm
22 Sanctuary
Service 10:30 am
23 24 25 26 Bible Study
10:30 am
27 Sabbath Eve
Service 7:00 pm
28 Chapel Service
9:00 am Sanctuary Service and Bar Mitzvah of
Jacob Fox 10:30 am
Rick Recht Concert 6:00 pm
29 Sanctuary
Service 10:30 am
30 31 April 1 April 2 Bible
Study 10:30 am
April 3Passover
Schools and Offices Close at
12:00 noon Temple’s
First Seder (By Reservation)
6:00 pm No Sabbath Eve
Service
April 4
No Chapel Service Passover Service
at Congregation Beth Israel
9:30 am CBI Sponsored Second Seder
(By Reservation) 6:00 pm
March 2015 Adar/Nisan 5775
Deadline for the April Bulletin: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
23
APRIL CALENDAR
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Bible Study
10:30 am
3 Passover begins
First Seder at Temple Emanuel (By Reservation)
6:00 pm No Sabbath
Eve Service
4 No Chapel
Service Passover Service
at Congregation Beth Israel
9:30 am CBI Sponsored Second Seder
(By Reservation) 6:00pm
5 Sanctuary
Service 10:30 am
6 7 Board of
Governors’ Meeting 7:30 pm
8 9 Bible Study
10:30 am Senior Program
12:00 noon Passover Yiskor
Service 6:00 pm
10 Last Day
of Passover Schools and
Offices Closed Yiskor Service at
CBI 9:30 am
Family (Passover) Shabbat Dinner
6:00 pm Family (Grade 4)
Sabbath Eve Service 7:00 pm
11 Chapel Service
9:00 am Sanctuary Service and Bat Mitzvah of
Shelby Kravette 10:30 am
12 Sanctuary
Service 10:30 am
13 14 Professional
Networking Open House
6:30 pm
15 16 Bible Study
10:30 am
17 Yom HaShoah
Sabbath Eve Service
7:00 pm
18 Chapel Service
9:00 am
19 No Religious
School Sanctuary Service and Bat Mitzvah of
Rachel Souza 10:30 am
20 Patriots Day
Schools and Offices Closed
21 Spring
Vacation Schools Closed
22 Spring
Vacation Schools Closed
23 Spring
Vacation Schools Closed
Book Group 7:00 pm
24 Spring
Vacation Schools Closed Sabbath Eve
Service 7:00 pm
25 Chapel Service
9:00 am
26 No Religious
School
27 28 29 30 Bible Study
10:30 am
May 1 Family
Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm
Family Sabbath Eve
Service (Grade 3
Consecration) 7:00 pm
May 2 Chapel
Service 9:00 am
Sanctuary Service and Bat Mitzvah of
Hannah Finn 10:30 am
April 2015 Nisan/Iyar 5775
Deadline for the May Bulletin: Friday, April 10, 2015
“FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION”
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7 Haggetts Pond Rd. Andover, MA 01810
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Temple Office: 978-470-1356
School Office: 978-470-1563 Temple FAX: 978-470-1783
www.templeemanuel.net / email: [email protected]
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Rabbi……………….….…....Dr. Robert S. Goldstein
Rabbi Emeritus…..………..…...Harry A. Roth, D.D.
Dir. of Lifelong Learning…….Rabbi Miriam Philips
Music Director………………..Cantor Idan Irelander
Cantorial Soloist………………....…..Laura Berkson
Nursery School Director……………..Beth Weisblatt
President………..…………..….………..Ellen Keller
1st Vice President……………….....…….Gerri Weiss
2nd Vice President……….…...…..….....Amy Riemer
3rd Vice President…..........……..…..Mitchell Schneir
4th Vice President….…..…………….Michael Yoken
Treasurer…………………….......Jonathan M. Samel
Assistant Treasurer………………………Les Satlow
Financial Secretary……………..…...David Holzman
Assistant Financial Secretary……...Michael Brodsky
Recording Secretary……...……...……….Dana Katz
Sisterhood President………………….Renee Metsch
Brotherhood President………...………....Steven Fox
TEMTY Co-President…………........Andrew Riemer
TEMTY Co-President…………..…Hannah Jablonki
DATED MATERIAL
March 6 Gerry Adlman Myer Aisenberg Rose Alfond Ruth Aronovitz Davis Axelrod Ed Berman Julius Bernstein Bernice Birnbach Ellen Blinderman Diana Braverman Karl Chaskes Morris Davis Philip Fixman Franz Frankl Sanford Freedman Max Gardner Shirley Ginsberg Dorrys Glassman Sheldon Goldberg Simon Goldberg Frances Goldstein Irving Goldstein Leslie Grifkin Rose Grossman Howard Harrison Rose Haykin Phillip Hecht
- 16 Adar Isadore Heffron
Martin Heffron Philip Heifetz
Mildred Karas David Klein Yosef Korol
James LeBovidge Sid Lerner
Annie Levin R. Harriett Lyman
Celia Mann Mae Mascott
David Paresky Edward Paris Ralph Pepper Louis Prolman Katie Robbins
Albert Rothseid Frank Satlow
Anna Schneider Frances Sciabarrasi
Ethel Sherman Sonny Shugar
Mary Silverwatch Violet Siskind
Celia Steinberg Shirley Tamarkin
Judith Kapelson George Kaplan David Karas Elenore Kittleson Elizabeth Kochman Elizabeth Kolsky Robert Kravetz Rose Lemberger Milton Levine Minna Levine Theodore Linton Louis Master Norman Matulsky Rebecca Milstone Miriam Novick Marcus Quint Saul Rosenberg
March 27 Ida Arkin Charles Aronovitz Joan Bauer Louis Berman Fanny Birnbaum Frieda Bitter Shirley Brown Bernice Close Maurice S. Close Rose Fine Marion Genensky Sam Gill Selma Goddess Monroe Greenbaum Thelma Harvey Annie Hoch Jessie Hooke Louis Kahan Morris Landman Lenor Lieberman
Alice Sachs Charles Samuels
Rose Sandler Ruth Scheinfein Myrtle Schwartz
Sarah Silverman Anna Sisken
Dorothy Sisson Louis Slovin
Julie Stutz Benjamin Tober Richard Turner
A. Raymond Tye Carl Vineglass Kurt Whitefield
Ruth Yavner
- 8 Nisan Ida Mechaber
Ida O'Leary Samuel Rain
Shirley Riemer Jason Roberts
Dorothy Robinson Frederick Rubin
Ruth Schaffer Jacob Seeche Beverly Segall
Charles Shapiro William Shugar Daniel Siegler
Bert Siskind Arthur Sobil Eva Trieber
Harvey Weiner Bella Weisberg Gertie Wiener
Sadie Zorn
Yahrzeits Continued On Page 18
Albert Taylor Adele Taymore Morris Tolmatch
March 13 Anna Aisenberg Mollie Baer Richard Baer Gertrude Baker Mae Bass Saul Binder Gerald Budd Israel Finegold Louis Fineman Dorothy Flieder Merle Frank Samuel Froman Sandra Goldberg Sylvia Goldman Selma Green Maxwell Harvey June Hirshberg Eduardo Jabibi Alice Joseph Randall Kaufman Irving Kliman Jeanne Kotler
March 20 Jacob Becker Harriet Bishop Celia Bower Evelyn Chedekel Rose Chiron Bessie Clayman Etta Cohen Edna Dine Mildred Druth Gerald Edwards
Frances Witover Harold Young Melvin Zeitlan
- 23 Adar Abraham Krentcil
Pearl Labell Margot Lebach
Irving Levine Susan Malis
Elaine Mandell Janice Pelton
George Rosenfeld Natalie Shapiro Sacks
Saul Schifrin Blanche Schwartzstein
Jacob Shinberg Maurice Shinberg
Eva Shuman Pauline Silverman
Max Silverstein Lillian Siskind
Samuel Tepper Julius Weiner
Helen Wertheimer Nathan Wyse Justin Yozell
- 1 Nisan Harold Faigel
Shirley Fire Philip Fishman Sylvia Fixman
Louis Fox Benjamin Froman Abraham Gilboard
Joseph Granetz Harry Hirshberg Aaron Jacobson
Condolences to the families of: Lorraine Shlevin Block,
beloved mother of Shelley Selwyn Lucille Kay,
beloved mother of Terry Bargar
Yahrzeits The following names of loved ones whose
Yahrzeit are observed during the preceding week will be read before the Kaddish Prayer
at Sabbath Eve and Saturday Minyan Services on: