Vol. 5779 No. 5
BSBI’S CHAI LIGHTS
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, 400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-9563
January 2019 www.myshul.org
Winter Lecture Series The Stories Behind The Stories of Join us for a three-part lecture Genesis series with Dr. Deena Grant, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary All Lectures start at 7:30 PM
January 14, 2019 Genesis and the Ancient Creation Myths January 21, 2019 The Biblical and ExtraBiblical Floods January 28, 2019 What Archeology has to teach us about Kings David and Solomon
Snow Date, February 4, 2019
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BETH SHOLOM B’NAI ISRAEL 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 643-9563 www.myshul.org Clergy Rabbi: Randall J. Konigsburg Cantor: Sarah Bolts Rabbi Emeritus: Richard J. Plavin Staff Office Manager: Judy Sawtelle Marketing Coordinator: Tova Haley Bookkeeper: Eileen Kean Maintenance Specialist: Dave Pastula BSBI Board of Directors President: Phil Margolis Co-Executive Vice Presidents: Dawn & Jack Steigelfest Vice President of Administration: Sally Ivaldi Vice President of Finance: Alan Igdalsky Vice President of Fundraising: Ken Wichman Co-Vice Presidents of Membership: Bea Brodie & Ellen Frankel Vice President of Ritual: Steve Cohen Vice President of Education: Debbie Benblatt Vice President of Properties: Ed Reilly Vice President of Memorial Park: Liza Mandel Brotherhood Co-Representatives to Board: Steve Cohen & David Alter Sisterhood Representative to Board: Brina Abrahams Chair, Social Action: Carol Hatch Chair, Personnel: Debbie Cinquemani Co-Chairs, Youth Activities: Teri Norman & Ilene O’Neil Recording Secretary: Spin Zucker Board of Trustees Representative: Marshall Grodofsky Immediate Past President: Ron Abrahams Legal Counsel: Bruce Beck Services Monday through Thursday: 7:00 PM Friday: 6:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM All service times are as listed above unless otherwise noted in the calendar. The entire community is welcome to attend any of our services. Our Saturday morning service is followed by a community Kiddush. This would be an excellent opportunity to meet our congregation and clergy. You may contact us via e-mail at: Rabbi Konigsburg: rabbenu@myshul.org Cantor Bolts: cantor@myshul.org Judy Sawtelle: admin@myshul.org Tova Haley: programming@myshul.org Eileen Kean: accounting@myshul.org AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
TEMPLE TOPICS Updates from Clergy & President— 3-4 RLWRS Update—5 Social Action— 5 Sisterhood Speaks — 6-7 Brotherhood Corner —8 BSBI Community — 9 Library Corner— 10 Jazz Festival Update—11 Celebration Dates— 13 Leave a Legacy— 14 The Endowment Foundation — 15 Contributions from Thoughtful People —16-18 Evening Minyan Calendar — 19 Activity Calendar —20 Ads from Our Sponsors — 21-23 January Mini Lecture Series —Back Page
Condolences to:
Marilyn Weil & her entire family on the loss of her husband, Marvin Weil If you are planning an event, you MUST contact Judy to coordinate Dave and other staff. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will help alleviate confusion.
Have a simcha you want to share with the congregation? Make sure to notify Tova at programming @myshul.org so she can include it in the bulletin!
Upcoming Events! For full service and program schedules, see calendar on page 20 Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s Day, Office Closed Sunday, January 6 9:30 am: Brotherhood Breakfast & Speaker Tuesday, January 8 1:30 pm: Knit & Kvetch Wednesday, January 9 7:30 pm: Sisterhood program-Everybody Has a Story Thursday, January 10 7:00 pm: Finance Committee Meeting Sunday, January 13 10:45 am: RLWRS Tu BiShvat Program 12:00 pm: Social Action Committee Meeting Monday, January 14 7:30 pm: January Lecture Series Wednesday, January 16 7:30 pm: BSBSI Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, January 19 10:00 am: Sisterhood Shabbat Service Monday, January 21 7:30 pm: January Lecture Series Sunday, January 27 9:30 am: Sisterhood Adventure Walk Monday, January 28 7:30 pm: January Lecture Series Tuesday, January 29 7:30 pm: Sisterhood Board Meeting Looking Ahead: Saturday, February 2 10:00 am: Brotherhood Shabbat Service Sunday, February 3 9:00 am: World Wide Wrap Friday, February 8 6:30 pm: Family Shabbat
Call the Rabbi! Rabbi Konigsburg visits the local hospitals on a regular basis. An important part of his duties is to bring comfort and healing to those who are sick. Due to privacy laws, the hospitals can’t tell him if one of our members has been admitted. He could be just down the hall, but if he doesn’t know someone is there, he will not know to make a visit. Please call the Rabbi if you or someone you know is in the hospital so a timely visit can be made: 860-643-9563
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Faithcraft
How do you thank 50 people? You write them a card or send an email expressing your gratitude. How do you thank 100 people? You post your gratitude on your Facebook page where all can see it. How do you thank 200 people? Perhaps you can send an e-card to every email address you have. But how can I thank the over 300 people who offered their condolences when I needed the support of my community? There were young people and older people and even some children who heard what had happened and gave me a hug. There were people from all walks of life, working, retired; and then there were the Rabbis from across the country who extended their care to me. There were members of different congregations whose lives crossed my own even more than a dozen years ago, and still they remembered me and sent me their love and concern. There were the many people who sent donations to a wide variety of organizations, including BSBI, wishing me consolation and honoring my mother. There is a large stack of condolence cards that sits on my desk. There is the list of people who attended Shiva to offer me words of support both in Florida and in Manchester. There are the many people who sent food and who baked cakes and who sent chocolate (!!) because they wanted me to feel a bit better in my time of sadness and grief. And then there were those who came to my home to make a minyan so I could say Kaddish during the week after my mother died. Almost every day, now two months after the funeral, there are still cards arriving, donations being made and people stopping me as I perform this holy work of being a Rabbi, to offer me condolences, because they understand that it takes time for grief to pass, and Rabbis don’t have any shortcuts through their grief, but we mourn just like everyone else. My mother was one who believed in doing the right thing, no matter what. I had the worst penmanship in my school when I had my celebration of becoming Bar Mitzvah, and she made me handwrite every thank-you note and taught me to write better as a result. Her cardinal rule was to always be kind to others. She never missed an opportunity to thank the people around her for all the many kindnesses they performed on her behalf. There were the dozens of people who cared for her, the neighbors who checked in on her, and the many people who adopted her as their honorary grandmother. They all made it possible for her to live in her own home right to the end. There is so much of my mother that I carry with me every day that I can’t even thank her for all she did to make me who I am. It is your support for me during this time of loss that is really your way of thanking her for all she did so I can be here for you. There is just no possible way that I can write to each one of the more than 300 people who were there for me when I needed you. All I can do is to write this thank you and to let you know that I will spend the rest of my life working on letting you know through all that I do, how much I appreciate the many kindnesses that you have done for me. You have honored me, and through me, you have honored my mother. May God bless all of you for your many acts of kindness. God knows that I will never forget it. I thank you all. Rabbi Randall Konigsburg This Month in Jewish History by Rabbi Konigsburg 24 Tevet – 25 Shevat 24 Tevet – Yahrzeit of Rabbi Isaac Klein, Rabbi and author of first collections of Halacha from the point of view of Conservative Judaism. Also, on this date, the first Knesset in Israel was elected in 1949 27 Tevet – Yahrzeit of Rabbi Robert Gordis, Rabbi, Teacher at JTS and Philosopher of Conservative Judaism. 8 Shevat – The first invocation on the opening day of the United States Congress was given by Rabbi Morris J. Raphall in 1860. On this date in 1918 the Women’s League of the United Synagogue of America was organized by Mathilda Schechter. 17 Shevat – The Jews of Spain met with Generalissimo Francisco Franco to discuss their legal status on this date in 1965. It was the first meeting of the Jews and the Spanish Government since the expulsion from Spain in 1492. 25 Shevat – The first ship to break through the British Blockade of Palestine landed its cargo of illegal immigrants in 1934. These ships would eventually be one of the reasons that Britain would decide to end its mandate in Palestine, making the State of Israel possible. 3
Notes from the Cantor A famous Talmudic story tells of Honi, a Jewish scholar of the late Second Temple period. Honi was walking down the road one day and encountered an old man digging in the ground. "Why are you digging?" Honi asked the old man. "I'm planting a carob tree," the old man replied. "A carob tree!" said Honi. "But those take seventy years to bear fruit! Do you really think you will be alive to see the results of all your work?" "Probably not," said the old man. "But I found carob trees in the world when I entered it. Just as my ancestors planted those trees for me, I plant this tree for my children." The old man in this story recognizes something very important: that his actions affect not only himself, but also future generations in years to come. This is of course true of all of us. As we move through in the world, we change it through our actions, and the effects of some of those changes may not become apparent for decades or even centuries. One of the most pressing examples in today's world is that of climate change. We have inherited a world that is warming rapidly, and unless we take decisive action to stop it, the effects on our children and grandchildren will be far more severe than the effects on us. The good news is that positive change can also have effects beyond our own lifetimes. For example, we are still far from having solved the problems of racism, sexism, and discrimination of all kinds – but we are closer than we were fifty years ago, and certainly closer than we were two hundred years ago. The seeds that we plant today can bring us even closer to a truly just world, even if it takes decades for our trees to bear fruit. So I will end by asking a question. What seeds are we planting for our children through our actions today? And what actions can we take now that will give our children fruit to enjoy for years to come? Cantor Sarah Bolts
Words from the President Please feel free to contact me directly at philipmargolis@icloud.com or at 860-657-9951. A few months ago, I discussed the income side of our budget. Here is some insight into the expense side. First, some context. I am writing this after a Finance Committee meeting focused on the 2019 budget. In addition to discussing our anticipated revenue, we had serious discussion about our expenses to determine how we can create a balanced budget. As a reminder, the Finance Committee monitors our financial situation, works with our bookkeeper to ensure that our books are in order, provides information to the board, formulates a budget, and makes recommendations on other financial matters. One member of the committee asked a good question: “Where is the money jar?” Put another way, where is the cushion in our budget numbers? The answer is, there is none. Our budgets run lean. In 2018, we had a total budget of about $525,000. Here are some specifics: At about 40% of the budget, our biggest item is the religious category. This include the Rabbi’s and (a good chunk of) the Cantor’s salaries and other expenses such as High Holiday costs. The next largest category is our administrative expenses at a bit under 25%. This includes salaries for our office manager and part-time bookkeeper and marketing coordinator (who works on the bulletin, calendar, social media and programming support). In addition to those items, the staff manages our records and dues, building scheduling, member database, website and other technology needs, coordination of maintenance issues, and much more. This number also includes postage, office supplies and more. It is important to note that we don’t pay for everything. Volunteers provide a great deal of support for work that otherwise might represent costs. For examples, volunteers provide mailing support, organize the kitchen, support our set-up for activities and keep our flower beds looking beautiful. Programming remains largely a shared function between clergy and volunteers. Continued on page 9
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RLWRS Update from Cantor Bolts We had a great time celebrating Hanukkah together at RLWRS! Our students, parents, and teachers gathered together with members of the congregation to light the shul menorah and sing Hanukkah songs together. We also had a family Hanukkah program where we learned about the mitzvah of publicizing the miracle; ate latkes and sufganiyot; and made a Hanukkah "stained glass" art project. Also this month, our kindergarten and 1st grade class learned about some of the rituals we do on Shabbat, including candle-lighting, kiddush, saying the blessing over the challah, and havdalah. They also learned the story of Hanukkah and made their own painted handprint menorahs. 3rd and 5th grades finished their study of the book of Leviticus and started looking at the book of Numbers. They also discussed some of the prayers from the morning service, and started thinking about parts of the service that they would like to learn to lead. We are looking forward to having them help lead our RLWRS morning service later this year! 6th and 7th grades successfully put on a puppet show about the Book of Jonah for the kindergarten and 1st grade class. They also studied some of the laws governing interpersonal relationships in the book of Leviticus, as well as the laws of kashrut and the many ways that these laws are practiced today. In addition, they learned about the psalms of Kabbalat Shabbat and wrote reflections about one of the psalms to share with their classmates. Don't forget to sign up for our next Family Shabbat Dinner on Friday, February 8! We had a great time at the November dinner and are looking forward to having you join us in February.
Important: Update Your Contact Information!
A note from Membership: This is the perfect time for new members to join our congregation. Since our fiscal year begins January 1, they’ll get a full year of programming, religious services, events, and educational opportunities. If you know of someone who might be interested in becoming a member, please contact the synagogue office. Synagogue membership is also a lovely gift for anyone in your family.
Ellen Frankel
Have a new cell number or gave up your landline? Want to be added to our e-mail list to get our bi-weekly announcements, sad news notifications and other important information related to the congregation? Think you signed up to get e-mails but haven’t received any? Planning on moving or getting a new e-mail address? Have a child who has gone off to college and would like to keep up to date with life at BSBI? Please notify Tova Haley directly regarding ANY changes or issues by calling 860-643-9563 ext. 103 or by sending an e-mail to programming@myshul.org.
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Sisterhood Speaks Mimi Kalman, Editor
What’s Ahead for Sisterhood? Tuesday, January 8, 1:30 pm Knit & Kvetch Wednesday, January 9, 7:30 pm Sisterhood Program - Everybody Has a Story Saturday, January 19, 10:00 am Sisterhood Shabbat
Torah Fund Cards
Cal and Elaine Vinick; mazel tov to Stacey Poutre in honor of her receiving the well-deserved Joe Davis Award. Judy and Harold Meyer; mazel tov to Renee Glazier in honor of her first grandson, Samuel Piesnman's bar mitzvah; mazel tov to Ted and Barbara Zupnik on their 50th wedding anniversary; condolence to Rabbi Konigsburg and family on the loss of his mother, Shirley; condolence to Marilyn and Jacob Weil on the passing of Marvin, Marilyn's husband and Jacob's father; get well to Marilyn Weil.
Sunday, January 27, 9:30 am - 11:00 am Sisterhood Adventure Walk
Merle and Arthur Lassow; condolence to Marilyn and Jacob Weil on the passing of Marvin, husband to Marilyn and father to Jacob; and mazel tov to Gordon Brodie on his retirement.
Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
To order cards for all occasions contact our Torah Fund Chairperson Lynn Cohen at (860-298-0457) or lynnbcohen@att.net
Wednesday, January 9, Everybody Has a Story: 7:30 pm Everybody has a story in them. What's yours? Is it a memory, an anecdote, fact or fiction? Join us for a warm and cozy, FUN workshop on finding your voice and putting it on paper or telling your story aloud.
Sisterhood Shabbat, January 19, 2019 Join us for Shabbat Service on January 19, 2019 at 10:00 am as we celebrate Sisterhood Shabbat and all Sisterhood does for BSBI.
Our facilitators will be Hanna Marcus on Memoir Writing, Steve Leshin Our members will be conducting the service, on Mystery/adventure, and a touch of Science Fiction, and Rima Riedel and in honor of the upcoming Tu BiSh’vat on Short Stories, Skits and Poems. holiday our guest speaker will be Dar Nadler from JNF (see page 10 for bio and photo). Remember this will be your night to shine. Each of you and your story(ies) will be the major protagonists. Not mad about writing, then Sisterhood serves the wine and Kiddushim just come and listen to cheer your friends and family on— better yet tell your story to a partner who will write it down. after services, gives scholarships to our Hot Cocoa--with marshmallows of course, Tea and Coffee will be on children, helps support physical hand as well as some mouthwatering treats. Hope to see many of you improvements to our synagogue, (have you there! seen our new appliances in our kitchen?), and Please RSVP to Rima or Ann, so that we'll make sure we have enough goodies For information contact Rima at: rimarainbow@cox.net, Phone- 860 649 8507 or Ann at: anlabbpro@aol.com, Phone-1413 244 8184.
many other functions “behind the scenes.” And we support Torah Fund, which supports the students at the Jewish Theological Seminary. So join us for the service, and then stay for
Kiddush and lunch. Knit & Kvetch We apologize that a name was omitted from last month's donation. We’d like to acknowledge Barbara Zupnik for her generous donations every year. We will be meeting this month in the BSBI library on Tuesday, January 8 at 1:30 pm. Would you like to make something small? How about some mittens? We’ve received a request for children's mittens. We will be happy to share instructions. Remember, we can always use yarn or monetary donations to continue our mitzvah. It doesn't have to be a huge amount; $5.00 goes a long way towards buying yarn. We do appreciate all donations of yarn, however please no wool. Our items need to be machine washable, so we can only accept 100% acrylic.. Please make sure that all donation checks are made out to BSBI Sisterhood and marked "Knit and Kvetch" on the memo line. They can be left in the BSBI office for us. Any questions, call me at 860-649-6551 or at IRANNEFINK@AOL.COM. Anne Fink 6
Sisterhood Speaks, cont. Hadassah/Sisterhood Book Group Thanks to all who came out on that very rainy night for what proved to be an interesting discussion of Invisible City.
Come Walk With Us, Again and Again!
The group decided that our next read will be Promised Land by Martin Fletcher. We will meet at 7:30 on February 11 in BSBI's Silverstein Center. Because PROMISED LAND is a new book the library is not able to reserve multiple copies for us at this time. However, books are available in Manchester and surrounding towns’ libraries for individuals to hold/borrow. It is also available on Kindle.
Join us for some fresh air and some invigorating exercise together. Meet us in the BSBI parking lot on Sunday, January 27, at 9:30 am and we’ll decide where to go, we will be back about 11:00 am. Ann Labb and Margie Partney, Co-Chairs
'Promised Land is the sweeping saga of two brothers and the woman they love, a devastating love triangle set against the tumultuous founding of Israel. The story begins when fourteen-year-old Peter is sent west to America to escape the growing horror of Nazi Germany. But his younger brother Arie and their entire family are sent east to the death camps. Only Arie survives. The brothers reunite in the nascent Jewish state, where Arie becomes a businessman and one of the richest men in Israel while Peter becomes a top Mossad agent heading some of Israel’s most vital espionage operations. One brother builds Israel, the other protects it. But they also fall in love with the same woman, Tamara, a lonely Jewish refugee from Cairo. And over the next two decades, as their new homeland faces extraordinary obstacles that could destroy it, the brothers’ intrigues and jealousies threaten to tear their new lives apart. Promised Land is at once the gripping tale of a struggling family and an epic about a struggling nation.’ Scheduled meetings (all at BSBI, 7:30PM): Monday, February 11, Promised Land Monday, April 8 Monday, June 17
Hop River State Park Trail Share an Oneg On Shabbat, January 19, the pulpit flowers and Kiddush luncheon will be sponsored by Sisterhood in honor of Sisterhood Shabbat. Would you like to enhance our services in honor of a special occasion of yours? Call either of us, we’d be happy to help you. Stacey Poutre (645-1575), sillyoldbear@cox.net Kiddush (Desserts only) Chairperson Mimi Kalman (860-6493890), mirikalm@att.net Pulpit Flowers Chairperson
We hope you will join us! Maxine Lerman Myrna Spector
Sisterhood Gift Shop - Your Source for All Your Simchot Hanukkah may be over, but the New Year is on its way. Check out our special Hanukkah Clearance and what's new in our BSBI Sisterhood Gift Shop. We have gifts for every occasion as well as religious articles and other traditional needs. We also have a wide variety of cook books, novels, non-fiction, memoirs and how-to books, as well as lots of books and toys for children of all ages. Best of all - everything is always tax free! Remember, if you don't see exactly what you want we can order it for you at no extra cost, and best of all you can usually have it in three days! So Come on Down and Check us Out! For more information or to schedule an appointment, Call or Email Rima at 860 649 8507, rimarainbow@cox.net
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Brotherhood Corner Carl Mandell, Brotherhood President
Happy New Year!
On December 9, the Brotherhood held its monthly breakfast meeting. Our speaker was Phil Klein, who enlightened us on understanding our best friends, our dogs! Phil has presented extensively throughout the area and is considered by many to be a top presenter on this topic. Judge Henry Cohn will speak at our January meeting. Henry will talk about Jewish Life in Connecticut. Also on December 9, Brotherhood led in the lighting of our outdoor Hanukkiyah.
A Look Ahead in Brotherhood Events
Upcoming events: February 3 - World Wide Wrap. Members of the Brotherhood will lead the Shacharit service at 9:00 a.m. and students from our Hebrew School are invited. Students and adults (yes, parents, we hope you join us too) who would like to participate in the mitzvah of t’fillin, will have the opportunity. Brotherhood members look forward to providing assistance. Following the service, we will have extra food for those who participate.
January 2019 1/6/19 Breakfast
February 2019 2/2/19 Brotherhood Shabbat Service, including Lunch 2/3/19 World Wide Wrap and breakfast meeting/speaker
March 2019 3/3/19 Breakfast 3/15/19 Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner
April 2019 4/7/19 Breakfast
May 2019 5/1/19 Yom HaShoah Program 5/5/19 Breakfast Meeting 5/19/19 Cooking for last day of Hebrew School
June 2019 6/2/19 Breakfast AAMGT (golf tournament) - date not yet set
Finally, watch for more information on our Annual Brotherhood Shabbat which will take place on February 2, 2019!
As always, I look forward to your participation. Carl Mandell, Ed.D. carlmandell88@gmail.com
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BSBI Community
“Thank you from the volunteers, staff and clients at HVCC. Your commitment to our mission is beyond words. We truly appreciate the support. Thank you for your donation of $250 in response to the end of the year Annual Appeal. Without your commitment and support for the agency, this would not be possible! We at HVCC can’t thank you enough for everything you do to help keep our mission going!” The HVCC Food Pantry is an emergency food source for residents of Vernon, Tolland, and Ellington. The food is free to individuals who meet income and residency requirements. HVCC Basic Needs program provides assistance to individuals and families in a manner which promotes independence while ensuring basic needs are met in a dignified manner, regardless of ability to pay, to prevent hunger and homelessness. No donation is too small, and all donations are greatly appreciated! Words from the President Continued Maintaining our property costs about $55,000. A fair portion of this piece includes the cost of our custodian, who performs building maintenance and other services. While some other maintenance costs are predictable (e.g., lawn care), some are not. In 2018, we will spend nearly $15,000 on HVAC maintenance! Similarly, there are some winters when Mother Nature is kind, making snow removal less costly, and others when we need to spend more. We also will spend about $35,000 for utilities in 2018. Insurance, which has been “shopped around” every few years, runs about $18,000. Our dues to USCJ (i.e., the Conservative Movement), which helps us with Rabbi/Cantor searches, training and supports the movement at a whole, run $14,000. I left one large item for last, our religious school, which ran around $50,000 in 2018. This includes the other part of the Cantor’s salaries and cost for the instructors. Our congregation has continued to reaffirm that we value Jewish education through our commitment to educate our youth. Our number of students is small, ranging from the teens to mid-twenties in recent years. While the cost of running the school has declined over the years, the cost per pupil has grown. We largely run the school with a similar structure as we did when we had far more students. Even if we experience modest growth in the coming years, the model is not sustainable. This is why we’re beginning to discuss alternative approaches to providing quality Jewish education. I will update you when there is meaningful progress to share. We are not alone in the need to look at the structure that ultimately makes up our costs. Congregations around the country are reviewing and modifying structures to reflect their current realities. To be responsible, we must do the same. As I mentioned in a previous column, we’re fortunate that our “current realities” include an endowment, a culture of giving from a generous membership base, and a commitment to financial sustainability. Want to learn more about how we operate? Want to have more of a say about how we spend our money? Let me know. We could always use more help.
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Rabbi Richard Plavin Library Corner David Alter, Librarian The library has purchased subscriptions to the Jerusalem Post, Haaretz newspapers, and The Forward. The Jerusalem Post is a weekly print edition while Haaretz and The Forward are digital subscriptions which can be accessed 24/7 from your home computer. The login information for is as follows: Haaretz Email: library@myshul.org Password: bsbilibrary The Forward: Email: library@myshul.org Password: BSBIlibrary1 I want to thank the Eveleen and Elliot Zimmerman Library Fund for funding the purchase of these subscriptions. The Jerusalem Post is a newspaper based in Jerusalem, founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine. Formerly regarded as left-wing, the paper underwent a noticeable shift to the right in the late 1980s. From 2004 the paper took a more centrist position, competing against the staunchly left-liberal Haaretz. Its former editor, Steve Linde, aimed to provide balanced coverage of the news along with views from across the political spectrum.
Haaretz was founded in 1918, making it the longest running newspaper currently in print in Israel. It is known for its leftwing and liberal stances on domestic and foreign issues According to the Center for Research Libraries, among Israel's daily newspapers, "Haaretz is considered the most influential and respected for both its news coverage and its commentary."
Haaretz was first published in 1918 as a newspaper sponsored by the British military government in Palestine. In 1919, it was taken over by a group of socialist-oriented Zionists, mainly from Russia. The newspaper was established on 18 June 1919 by a group of businessmen including the philanthropist Isaac Leib Goldberg, and initially, it was called Hadashot Ha'aretz ("News of the Land"). Later, the name was shortened to Haaretz. (This paragraph and the prior one contradict each other. Which is right)
The Forward (Yiddish: ֿפאָ רווערטס, Forverts), formerly known as The Jewish Daily Forward, provides online access to 24/7 breaking news and coverage that matters to American Jews. Founded in 1897 as a Yiddish-language daily, in the 21st century The Forward is a digital-first publication with online reporting; in addition monthly magazines are published in both English and Yiddish. The Forward's perspective on world and national news and its reporting on the Jewish perspective on modern United States have made it one of the most influential American Jewish publications. The Forward is published by an independent notfor-profit association. It has a politically progressive editorial focus.
Sisterhood Shabbat-January 19, 2019 Speaker: Dar Nadler Dar Nadler is the Jewish National Fund Emissary “Shlicha” to New England and the Capital District. She was the CEO of Blue White Future (BWF), which was established and led by the former head of the Israeli Shin Bet, Admiral (ret.) Ami Ayalo. Prior to that she served as a senior advisor to the Israeli Deputy Minister of Defense, General (ret.) Matan Vilnai during Prime Minister Ehud Barak’s tenure as the Minister of Defense. Dar was born and raised in HaShomer-HaTzair’s Kibbutz Barkai, served in the IDF, and graduated from Tel-Aviv University with a BA in Political Science and Education and an MA in Public Administration. 10
Jazz Festival Update To the Synagogue Community: On behalf of the BSBI Jazz Festival Committee, I wish to thank the Temple community for its support of the 3rd Annual BSBI Jazz Festival. The festival was a tremendous success in every respect! The musicians played to an almost sellout crowd and demonstrated its appreciation for the terrific performances by enthusiastic applause and standing ovations throughout the festival! I wish to thank the following who served on the fund raising committee and to those who helped over the weekend at the festival for all their hard work: Sandi Phair, Jeff & Liza Mandel, Ron & Brina Abrahams, Mike and Maddy Turk, Jack & Dawn Steigelfest, Phil and Sue Margolis, Ed & Ellen Kloehn, Arnold and Diane Keyser, Sally Ivaldi, Cruz Mandell, Ilene O’Neil and Debbie Cinquemani, Alan Zitomer, Ellen Frankel, Gordon and Bea Brodie, Russ Benblatt, Sissy Seader, Steve Wollins and Ross Novgrad. I also want to thank Alex Nakhimovsky, Festival Artistic Director, for his expertise as a musician and coordination of performers who were present at the BSBI Jazz Festival this year. Also to Harold Bernstein for capturing the essence of the festival in photos. We are now in the process of planning for our 4th Annual Festival to be held on December 7th at Cheney Hall. Based on our success over the past 3 years we anticipate that next year’s event will be even more exciting. We are already working on assembling a fabulous group of great jazz performers, in addition to a variety of other genres, for your listening pleasure. On behalf of the fund raising committee, I hope that we can continue count on the Temple community’s support in bringing high quality, live music to Manchester.
Davis, Mastroianni & Holmes
Yours truly, Dr. Ken Wichman Fund Raising VP
Sally Ivaldi and Debbie Cinquemani volunteering at the raffle table
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We have now made the switch to the new Siddur Lev Shalem! Similar to the Machzor Lev Shalem we use on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Siddur Lev Shalem includes informational side notes and extra readings on each page to help everyone get more out of Shabbat tephillot (prayer). We are now offering opportunities to dedicate these siddurim in honor of people or events in our lives or in memory of loved ones. A siddur can be dedicated for just $50 a book. If you would like to see a copy of the new siddur, they are available for inspection at the synagogue.
BSBI has been given the opportunity to accept donations of vehicles through a partnership with Vehicles For Charity to process donated vehicles. Consider donating your unwanted vehicle in support of BSBI. It is easier and faster than selling it on your own, and you may qualify for a tax deduction! Donors say it is a satisfying way to make a larger donation than they normally could. Other vehicles accepted by this program include: unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, RV or recreational vehicles. For more information go to: https://www.vehiclesforcharity.org Beth Olam Cemetery
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CELEBRATION DATES IN JANUARY Birthdays Carol Goldstein-1 Kevin Cyr-1 Linda Bernstein-1 Bonnie Norman-1 Jamie Libow-3 Annemarie Miller-5 Ruth Miller-6 Sharon Reichlin-8 Allyson Benblatt-8 Jacob Bundy-11 Flo Kovensky-11 Dan Levine-12 Paul Rubin-12 Dotty Foster-14
Jake Gross-14 Barbara Mullins-14 Jen Bundy-15 Sharon Hartstein-15 Simi Hartstein-15 Stacey Poutre-15 Eli Blumenthal-16 Robert Hughes-20 Wesley Videll-21 Michael Norman-22 Joyce Borgida-22 Ben Pitler-22 Stacey Schwartz-22 Honey Zackin-23
If we have overlooked a special date please contact us at: 860-6439563 ext. 100 so that we may celebrate it in the future.
Anniversaries Alan & Leah Schmerler-5 Robert & Ann Hughes-13 Stanley Cohen & Mary Witaker-18 Steven & Judith Eckhouse-19 Robert & Blanche Stone-25 Robert & Susan Mendelsohn-27
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Lois Radding-23 Troy Videll-25 Harold Bernstein-26 Joanne Donn-26 Barbara Zupnik-27 Holly Raymond-28 Deanna Katz-28 Rachel Reindel-30 Laura Finer-30 Jay Stoppelman-31
Leave a Jewish Legacy
The BSBI Endowment Board of Trustees has periodically published Bulletin articles about Legacy Giving and our collective obligations to sustain, nurture and grow current programs and institutions for ourselves and for future generations. As we move from 2018 to 2019 in the secular calendar, the BSBI Endowment Board of Trustees would like to thank our prior, present and potential donors and supporters. Prior Bulletin articles have discussed our collaboration with the Jewish Community Foundation. This collaboration allows us to offer charitable annuities and charitable remainder trusts as other options for our donors. The Jewish Community Foundation can also provide continuity of philanthropy to support Jewish causes in the future. Our working relationship with the Jewish Community Foundation had never been better and will continue to strengthen as we moved forward together. The New Year is an opportune time to review some of the ways you can give to the BSBI Endowment. It is also a good time to be certain that your Will reflects your wishes and values with regards to the disposition of your assets at the time of death. A bequest to the BSBI Endowment can be made in your Will either as a specific dollar amount or as a percentage of assets. The BSBI Endowment may be the beneficiary of an existing paid up life insurance policy. Alternatively, a new life insurance policy can be purchased with the BSBI Endowment named as the beneficiary. Under certain circumstances the premiums for such a policy may be deductible to the extent provided by law. Loved ones can be memorialized with gifts to the Endowment. In the past we have reviewed the use of QCDs [Qualified Charitable Distributions] from IRAs, Keogh, 403B or 401K plans if the owner of the assets is over 701/2 years of age. It is also possible to leave IRA assets to the Endowment at the time of death regardless of age. The residual of an estate can also be bequeathed to the Endowment. During the last calendar year the BSBI Endowment had provided periodic educational opportunities about charitable giving and how you can help us sustain the institutions and programs that have helped enrich Jewish life east of the river. The tax regulations are complex and in constant flux. If you are considering leaving a legacy or retirement assets to the Endowment Foundation of BSBI please reach out to Jeff Wasser [jeffreywasser@sbcglobal.net] or Roy Filkoff [royfilkoff@altmanandco.com] or BSBIEndowment@myshul.org. Sincerely, Jeff Wasser, MD President of the BSBI Endowment 14
The Endowment Foundation Rabbi Leon Wind Religious School
Religious
Adult Education
Community
General Endowment Fund
Max and Sally Glaiber and Joseph and Gertrude Snider Fund
Bayer/Davison Fund
Sylvia A. Cheikin Fund
Berkman Family Fund
Israel and Lillian Abramovitz Fund
Howard Gold Fund
David Sherman Foster Fund
Clare-Kramer Fund
Ann and Emanuel Hirth Fund
Sheldon and Doris Adler Fund
Bernard and May Kahn and Eli and Rose Lerman Fund
Hochberg Family Fund
Ruth and Sidney Cohen Fund
Klemens-Wiener Fund
Louis and Sadye Apter Family Fund
Rubinow-Schwolsky Fund
Jacobs Family Fund
Jack Goldberg Fund*
Rebecca Ann and Herman Seidman Fund
Rose Jaffe Fund
F. Ruth and S. I. Kummer Fund
Irene and Henry Springer Fund
Katz-Robbins Fund
Diane and Barry Weinbaum Fund
Ruth Podrove Melton Fund
Rabbi Leon Wind Fund Irene and Abraham Zimmerman Fund
Barney, Jean, Rachel, and Sarah Moses Education Fund Gertrude and Abraham Podrove Fund Podrove - Resnick Fund Martin L. Rubin Fund Nat N. and Gertrude Sturm Schwedel Fund Berdine Spector Stoltz Fund
Fay and Benjamin Levy and Max Mandel Fund* Aida S. Nesselroth Educational Enhancement Fund* Saul and Carol Nesselroth Fund for Israel Advocacy George and Lillian Sandals Fund
Gordon Barshay Lassow and Jay Joshua Lassow Fund Esther Margulies Lessner and George C. Lessner Fund Jerome and Louise Nathan Fund Ella and Herman Plavin Fund
A. Elmer Diskan Fund Ruben Fialkoff Fund
Jay E. Rubinow Fund
Rhoda Goldstein Fund
Ruth and Jack Sandals Fund Rabbi Jeshaia and Hilde Schnitzer Fund Saul and Rebecca Silverstein Fund
Leonard Seader Fund
Weil-Braunsberg Fund*
Eileen & Fred Stern Family Fund
Kahaner Family Fund
Elliott and Eveleen Zimmerman Library Fund
Blanche and Robert Stone Fund
Ethel and Nathan Kasowitz Fund
Scholarships
Youth
Maintenance/Capital Improvements
Emanual Hirth Fund
Anna Brita Chilberg Fund
Bayer-Marlow Fund
Murray H. and Celia D. Novins Fund
Nathan Chesler Fund
Morris and Ann Firestone Fund
Rita and David Schmerler Fund
Shapiro Family Fund
Program Enhancement Beth Sholom B’nai Israel Operating Fund
Nellie Katz Cohen Fund
Raymond Bernstein Fund
Plepler Family Fund
Continuity Fund
Maxine & Efrem Jaffe Fund Seymour B. Kaplan Fund Sonia and Max Karp and Anita Karp Treston Fund Joseph Kopman Fund Anne and Leon Kramer Fund
Clare and Herbert Bernstein Fund
Elaine and Leo Charendoff Fund David S. and Norma C. Garber Fund Miriam Barshay Lassow and Herman Lassow Fund Capital Improvement Fund
Memorial Park Temple Beth Sholom Memorial Park Fund Congregation B’nai Israel Memorial Park Fund
Edith Gottlieb Fund Leo and Shirley Juran Fund
Marcus Family and Bula Family Fund Irving and Ethel Mehlman Rose Fund Irma and Merwin Meridy Fund
The Time is Now, The Need is Great! Endowments are an opportunity for each of us to provide for our synagogue on a continuous basis by creating a permanent tribute to our values and principles. Our synagogue is here for you as you experience life’s greatest
Rita Oshinsky Fund
joys and greatest
Phair Family Fund Reichlin Family Fund
challenges. The Endowment Foundation
Pauline and Nathan Rubin Fund Israel and Shirley Snyder Family Fund Gloria and Robert Weiss Fund
Max Lundy Fund Laurie Margolis Fund Cantor Israel and Irene Tabatsky Fund Marsha and Samuel Yules Fund Pauline and Isadore Zackin Fund
Edythe and Abraham Zubrow Fund
*These funds can also be used in
Max Zucker Fund
Rabbi Leon Wind Religious School
For information about establishing an Endowment Fund or leaving a bequest, contact Dr. Jeffrey Wasser BSBIEndowment@myshul.org or Rabbi Konigsburg 860-643-9563 x101.
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Contributions from Thoughtful People Thank you to those who support BSBI by remembering and honoring friends and loved ones with generous contributions. Donations appearing in the newsletter may not reflect all donations received prior to publication. Listings are as current as the newsletter deadline allows.
ELLIOTT & EVELEEN ZIMMERMAN FUND
*Please note the change in Fund name: The Stern Family Fund is now the Eileen & Fred Stern Family Fund*
In honor of David Alter for his dedicated service as our temple librarian, from Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Keyser
BAYER/DAVISON FUND In memory of Pearl Podrove's brother, Kenneth Resnick, from Barbara & Bill Bayer In memory of Marvin Weil, loving husband of Marilyn Weil, from Barbara & Bill Bayer
GENERAL FUND
BERDINE SPECTOR STOLTZ FUND In loving memory of a dear sister, Berdine Stoltz, on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Dr. & Mrs. William Spector In loving memory of "Diney" on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spector CANTOR ISRAEL & IRENE H. TABATSKY FUND In memory of Raquel Fialkoff, from Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Zupnik In memory of Rose Bernadette Delaney on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Zupnik DIANE & BARRY WEINBAUM FUND In memory of Lillian Blume on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Mr. & Mrs. Barry Weinbaum ELAINE & LEO CHARENDOFF FUND In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's mother, Shirley Konigsburg; in memory of Richard Carlton's mother, Celia Carlton; in memory of Leo Charendoff on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Mrs. Elaine Charendoff
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In memory of Benjamin Reichlin on the occasion of his yahrzeit; in memory of Berle Cantor; in memory of Shirley Konigsburg, from Mrs. Hedda Reichlin In honor of Stacey Poutre for the Joe Davis Award; in honor of Arnie Keyser for Simchat Torah honor; in honor of Stacey Poutre for her Simchat Torah honor, from Dr. & Mrs. Harold Meyer In honor of Stacey Poutre for receiving the Joe Davis Award, from Mr. & Mrs. Michael Turk In memory of Jeanette Bennett, from Barbara & Monroe Moses In memory of Richard Carlton's beloved mother, from Bea and Gordon Brodie In memory of Roz Prevor, mother of Jim Prevor, from Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Byk In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's mother, Shirley Konigsburg; in memory of Rebecca Murray's mother, Varda Lev, from Mrs. Hanna Marcus In memory of my beloved husband, Albert Donn, on his birthday, from Ms. Joanne Donn In memory of Ellen Neuhaus' mother, Miriam Nitzberg, from Ms. Trudy Singer Mazel tov to Stacey Poutre, from Dr. & Mrs. Carl Mandell In memory of Sylvia Haight on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Barry Haight In memory of Howard Alvin Nitzberg on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from David & Ellen
Neuhaus In memory of Anna Goober on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Diane & Mitchell Wurmbrand In memory of Samuel Fisher on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Dr. & Mrs. Norman Fisher In memory of Samuel Greenwald on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Mrs. Marilyn Greenwald In memory of Stanley Levett on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Stanley Israel JEROME & LOUISE NATHAN FUND In memory of Lilyan Nathan, from Mrs. Louise Nathan
In memory of Abe Meyer on the occasion of his yahrzeit; in memory of Pearl Miner on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Dr. & Mrs. Harold Meyer PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of Ely Becker, from Phillip Axler RABBI EMERITUS' DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Klara Friedfertig on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Cantor Anita Schubert & Reuven Perry
JOSEPH KOPMAN FUND In memory of Joseph Kopman on the occasion of his yahrzeit from Judy Kopman-Fried LEONARD SEADER FUND Get well wishes to Diane Wasser; Happy 50th anniversary to Marsha & Steve Roth; happy birthday to Richard Plepler; happy birthday to Blanche Stone; happy birthday to Andrew Plepler; happy birthday to Scott Gottlieb; in memory of my dearest friend, Irma Grebber, from Ms. Sissy Seader LIBRARY FUND In memory of Judith Krutt on the occasion of her yahrzeit, from Bernie Krutt & Family NELLIE KATZ COHEN FUND Happy Anniversary to Robin & Tony Zelle, from Ms. Sissy Seader NICHUM AVAYLIM FUND In memory of beloved father, Marvin D. Zimmerman on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Mrs. Jane Zimmerman 17
RABBI LEON WIND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL-SPECIAL FUND FOR EDUCATION In memory of Herb & Arnie Bogatz on the occasion of their yahrzeit, from Mrs. Judy Bogatz RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Shirley Konigsburg, from Barbara & Bill Bayer In memory of Shirley Konigsburg, from Brotherhood BSBI In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's beloved mother, Shirley Konigsburg, from Dr. & Mrs. Alan Schmerler In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's beloved mother, Shirley Konigsburg, from Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cole In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's beloved mother, Shirley Konigsburg, from Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Kaplan In memory of Shirley Konigsburg, from Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spector In memory of Shirley Konigsburg, mother of Rabbi Konigsburg. Please know that you're in our thoughts, from Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ross In memory of Rabbi's mother, Shirley
Konigsburg, from Mrs. Gloria Weiss In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's mother, Shirley Konigsburg, from Ms. Trudy Singer In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's mother, from Steven H. Hirth In loving memory of Shirley Konigsburg, mother of Rabbi Konigsburg, from Mrs. Gloria Naftali Mazel tov to Ken Wichman & fundraising committee for a wonderful weekend (Jazz Festival), from Ms. Sissy Seader Thank you for all the kindness, care & concern, from Mrs. Marilyn Lassow In memory of Martin Schreiner on the occasion of his yahrzeit, from Natalie Levine
Deanna Katz's loving husband, Hank Katz, from Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goldstein In memory of Rabbi Konigsburg's mother, Shirley Konigsburg, from Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Dashefsky In honor of Stacey Poutre receiving the Joe Davis Award, from Mr. & Mrs. Herb Flink YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND In memory of Lillian S. Rubin on the occasion of her yahrzeit from Deborah Gordon
REICHLIN FAMILY FUND In memory of Lynette Angel; in memory of Marvin Eisenberg from Mrs. Hedda Reichlin SHABBAT LUNCHEON FUND Get Well to Diane Wasser; in honor of Stacey Poutre for the Joe Davis Award, from Mrs. Sandi Phair In honor of Stacey Poutre, upon receiving the welldeserved Joe Davis Award, from Dr. & Mrs. Alan Schmerler In memory of Richard Carlton's beloved mother, Celia Carlton, from Dr. & Mrs. Alan Schmerler In memory of Shirley Konigsburg; in memory of Donation Submission Guidelines Clearly print or type the following information and enclose it when you send in your donation payment: • Your name and address as you want it to be printed • Which fund(s) you would like your donation applied to • The purpose of the donation, including the full name of the person you are honoring and your relation to them (parents, siblings, etc.), if applicable • The name and address of who you would like to receive the acknowledgement Please note: If you are including multiple dedications on one check, each dedication should be at least a minimum of $10, and please specify how much you would like to go to each fund. All checks should be made out to BSBI and sent to the synagogue at 400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040. If you are donating to an Endowment fund, note the name of the fund on the memo line. Please allow some time for the donations to be processed and receipts sent out. If you have any questions regarding donations, please contact Judy Sawtelle at admin@myshul.org. 18
January 2019 Evening Minyan Calendar Please Note: Services will begin at 7:00 PM except where noted. * Special credit to our twice a month (or more) Jewry Duty members
MONDAYS (7:00 PM)
TUESDAYS (7:00 PM)
WEDNESDAYS (7:00 PM)
THURSDAYS (7:00 PM)
First Monday –1/7
First Tuesday – 12/4
First Wednesday – 1/2
First Thursday – 1/3
Bloostein, Saul & Susan* Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Schmerler, Alan & Lea
People Needed Second Monday – 1/14
Bayer, Bill & Barbara Beck, Bruce Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Flink, Herb & Ellie* Ketai, Richard & Levine, Laura Partney, Philip & Margery
Third Monday – 1/21 Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Linner, Abe & Iris Ludlum, Cathy Milzoff, Joel & Irene Rubin, Paul
Fourth Monday – 1/28
Bloostein, Saul & Susan* Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Pasternak, Lorin* Rubin, Susan Spiegel, Eugene Zimmerman, Eveleen*
People Needed Fifth Monday – 12/31
Creem, Jerry* We are looking for members Delaney, Bill & Deb * to add to this Minyan List! Flink, Herb & Ellie* Neil IfKovensky, you have volunteered for one Ladue, Beverly night, would you consider Nesselroth, Saul & Carol committing for two per month? Poutre, Stacey
Please call Rabbi Konigsburg at 860-643-9563 Ext. 101 or email rabbenu@myshul.org
Banks, Craig Baron, Barry & Joan Bayer, Aaron *Please & Laurie note* Dashefsky, Arnold & Sandy Schiller, Richard Amy There is no& Minyan on Stern, Alfred & Eileen Tuesday, Vinick, Cal January 1, 2019
Axler, Phil* Brodie, Gordon & Bea Karasik, Gail Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Lerman, Manny & Maxine Pasternak, Lorin* Rubin, Donna
Second Tuesday – 1/8
Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna* Luxemburg, Maury Mandell, Carl & Cruz Poutre, Stacey Riedel, Rima
People Needed
Second Wednesday – 1/9 Axler, Phil* Gamzon, Bill* Gottlieb, Joe Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Leshin, Steven & Barbara Pasternak, Lorin* Resnick, Barry & Renny* Sussman, Aaron* Zucker, Spin
Second Thursday – 1/10
Breslau, Bill or Susan Carter, Irma Cohen, Jack & Lynn Grad, Howard & Linda Kalman, Mimi* Lerner, Brenda Norman, Mike & Bonnie Phair, Sandi* Singer, Trudy
Third Tuesday – 1/15
Third Wednesday – 1/16
Third Thursday – 1/17
Abrahams, Richard & Leslie Gross, Michael & Susan Ivaldi, Sally Meyer, Harold Meyer, Judy Orringer, Nelson & Stephanie
Axler, Phil* Filkoff, Roy Gamzon, Bill* Igdalsky, Alan & Hope Kaplan, Jonathan & Linda Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Pasternak, Lorin* Plen, Donna Stoppelman, Julian & Susan Sussman, Aaron*
Fourth Tuesday – 1/22
Fourth Wednesday – 1/23
Beede, Harriet Kalman, Mimi* Lassow, Jeff & Liza Mandel Plavin, Lisa & Rabbi Richard Turk, Mike or Maddy* Zimmerman, Eveleen*
Axler, Phil* Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Margolis, Phil & Susan Murray, Becky* Pasternak, Lorin* Shamash, Rahim & Sherry Sussman, Aaron* Zucker, Spin
People Needed
Fifth Wednesday – 1/30
Fifth Tuesday – 1/29
Abrahams, Ronald and Brina Axler, Phil* Cohen, Steve & Elly Feir, Alan & Donna Pasternak, Lorin* Sussman, Aaron* Turk, Mike & Maddy* Zubrow, Barbara
Cole, Daniel & Florence Ellis, Joel & Susan Kloehn, Ed & Ellen Krutt, Joel & Tobi Weil, Marilyn Zimmerman, Allan & Jennifer
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Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna * Finkelstein, Paula Goldstein, Alan & Carol Norman, Sam & Teri Resnick, Barry & Renny* Sussman, Aaron* Zupnik, Ted & Barbara*
Borgida, Edward Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna* Klein, Phil Kovensky, Neil McGee, Marcia Murray, Becky* Phair, Sandi*
People Needed Fourth Thursday – 1/24 Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna* Krutt, Sam Lassow, Marilyn Pearlson, Stan & Sue Sussman, Aaron* Zimmerman, Jane
People Needed
Fifth Thursday – 1/31
Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna * Goldstein, Alan & Carol Lerman, Manny Leshin, Steve Zupnik, Ted & Barbara*
January 2019 Calendar Sunday
Monday
Tuesday 1 (24 Tevet)
Wednesday 2 (25 Tevet)
New Year's Day Office Closed
Thursday 3 (26 Tevet)
Friday
Saturday
4 (27 Tevet)
5 (28 Tevet) Shabbat Mevarchim 10:00a Learner's Minyan 4:30p RLWRS Grades 4:15p Candle Lighting with Michelle Konigsburg 2-7 10:00a Shabbat Services
7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat 5:08p Havdalah
6 (29 Tevet)
7 (1 Shevat) Rosh Chodesh 9:00a RLWRS Grades K-7 Shevat
12:30p Lunch & Learn
9:00a Morning Minyan
1:30p Knit & Kvetch
9:30a Brotherhood Breakfast & Speaker
13 (7 Shevat) 9:00a RLWRS Grades K-7
20 (14 Shevat)
9 (3 Shevat)
10 (4 Shevat)
Sunset: 4:33p 11 (5 Shevat)
Sunset: 4:34p 12 (6 Shevat)
4:30p Journeys - Teen 10:00a Shabbat Services program 4:22p Candle Lighting 4:30p RLWRS Grades 2-7
7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Finance 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15p Havdalah Committee Meeting 7:30p BSBI Academy 7:30p Sisterhood 7:00p Mincha/Maariv Program Sunset: 4:40p Sunset: 4:41p 14 (8 Shevat) 15 (9 Shevat) 16 (10 Shevat) 17 (11 Shevat) 18 (12 Shevat) 19 (13 Shevat) 12:30p Lunch & Learn
10:45a RLWRS Tu BiShvat Program 12:00p Social Action Committee Meeting
8 (2 Shevat)
10:00a Sisterhood Shabbat 4:30p RLWRS Grades 4:30p Candle Lighting Services 2-7
7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:30p Winter Lecture 7:30p BSBI Academy 7:30p Board Meeting 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat 5:23p Havdalah Series
21 (15 Shevat) Tu B'Shvat MLK Day
22 (16 Shevat)
23 (17 Shevat)
12:30p Lunch & Learn
No Religious School
Sunset: 4:48p Sunset: 4:49p 24 (18 Shevat) 25 (19 Shevat) 26 (20 Shevat) 4:30p,4:30p Journeys Teen program 4:38p Candle Lighting 10:00a Shabbat Services 4:30p RLWRS Grades 2-7
7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 6:30p Kabbalat Shabbat 5:32p Havdalah 7:30p Winter Lecture 7:30p BSBI Academy Series 27 (21 Shevat) 9:00a RLWRS Grades K-7
28 (22 Shevat)
29 (23 Shevat)
Sunset: 4:56p 30 (24 Shevat)
12:30p Lunch & Learn
Sunset: 4:58p
31 (25 Shevat) 4:30p RLWRS Grades 2-7
9:30a Sisterhood Adventure Walk
7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 7:00p Mincha/Maariv 11:00a Parent-Child B'nai Mitzvah Class 7:30p Winter Lecture 7:30p Sisterhood Series Board Meeting
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All Lectures at 7:30 PM With Dr. Deena Grant, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary January 14, 2019 Genesis and the Ancient Creation Myths January 21, 2019 The Biblical and Extra-Biblical Floods January 28, 2019 What Archeology has to teach us about Kings David and Solomon. Snow date: February 4 Fee: $30 Full Series $15 Student Full Series $12 per lecture purchased at the door $5 for student per lecture purchased at the door
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January Mini Lecture Series
The Bible and the Ancient World With Dr. Deena Grant, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Hartford Seminary
All Lectures start at 7:30 PM
Jan. 14, 2019 Genesis and the Ancient Creation Myths Jan. 21, 2019 The Biblical and Extra-Biblical Floods *Please note the change in date. The lecture series will begin on January 14, 2019*
Jan. 28, 2019 What Archeology has to teach us about Kings David and Solomon. Snow date: Feb. 4
Fee: $30 Full Series $15 Student Full Series $12 per lecture purchased at the door $5 for student per lecture purchased at the door ___________________________________________________________ Registration: Register online at https://www.myshul.org/form/winter-lecture-series.html Or with Cash/Check by filling out this form: Name:________________ Phone____________ Email______________ Full Series @$30 # of attendees $ Student Full Series @$15 # of attendees $ Single Lecture @$12 # of attendees $ Student Single Lecture @$5 # of attendees $ Total Enclosed: _______
Sisterhood Shabbat
Saturday, January 19th, 2019 10:00 AM Guest Speaker: Dar NadlerÂ
Jewish National Fund - Zionism in the 21st century Jewish National Fund has evolved way beyond trees and is now engaged with building the state of Israel. Today, JNF is invested mainly in Negev and Galilee and is leading in the fields of building communities, encouraging people to live in the Negev and Galilee, developing employment opportunities, investing in the field of special needs and disabilities and is leading on an international level in the field of state of the art water solutions.
Join us for the service, and then stay for Kiddush and lunch. There is no charge to this event, however so that we will be able to prepare enough food and not run out, Please RSVP by Monday, January 14th to Sally Ivaldi: email: Pinehurst16@cox.net Phone#: 860-647-8186
FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER February 8, 2019 Service 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30 pm
JOIN US FOR OUR WINTER FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER Our students will be participating in the service SPECIFIC RSVP REQUIRED (See form below). RSVP due by Friday, February 1st. A generous donation from the David and Dorothy Sherman-Foster Family Fund will help subsidize the cost of these events. Adults: $8 Children 5 and over: $5 Children under 5: Free -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please cut out this portion and mail with your check and reservation to: Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040 Please make out checks to Beth Sholom B’nai Israel and write “Family Dinner” in the memo line. Name: _________________________________ # of Adult meals _____ Vegetarian? Y/N_____ # of children’s Meals ____ Vegetarian? Y/N___ Address:________________________________________________________________ Phone #: _______________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________ Can you help with set-up or clean up? Y/N ___________ Questions? Please contact Teri Norman: teri.norman225@gmail.com or Ilene O’Neil: orio517@yahoo.com
Sisterhood Film Night Saturday, February 9 7:00 PM Free Event-Suggested Donation The 8 men of an Egyptian band arrive in Israel having been booked to play at an Arab Cultural Center only to find out they have arrived in the wrong town in the middle of the Negev Desert with no transportation out until the following day. Watch as they are taken in by the Israeli townspeople, form bonds, and share a sense of unspoken longing and loneliness.
“The Band’s Visit” has not provided any of the narrative payoffs we might have expected, but has provided something more valuable: An interlude involving two “enemies,” Arabs and Israelis, that shows them both as only ordinary people with ordinary hopes, lives and disappointments. It has also shown us two souls with rare beauty.
~Roger Ebert
For more information contact Rima at: rimarainbow@cox.net, Phone- 860 649 8507 or Ann at: anlabbpro@aol.com, Phone-1413 244 8184.
Shabbat Across America 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019 Jews across the U.S. and Canada will come together in celebration of Shabbat Join us at BSBI for a Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 pm Our students will participate in the service. Followed by a Shabbat dinner at 7:00 pm Be a participant in this opportunity to share Shabbat with thousands of Jews across North America! All are welcome. Send form & check, payable to BSBI, by February 22 to: BSBI, 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040 Or register online at: www.myshul.org/form/shabbatacrossamerica If cost is a concern, please contact the Rabbi. Subsidies may be available.
We will be coming to the Shabbat dinner on March 11h. A check payable to BSBI is enclosed.
Names_________________________________________________________________
Phone_____________________ Email: _______________________________ # attending
cost
Please indicate the number of vegetarian or gluten free meals required:
Adults
______ @ $ 12 =
$__________
Kids 5 & up
______ @ $ 6 =
$__________
_____ Vegetarian (adult or child)
Kids under 5
______ @FREE
Total
______
$__________
_____Gluten Free (adult or child)
In conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Program, 989 Sixth Ave. 10th floor, New York, NY 10011 www.njop.org
Friday, March 15, 2019 Service: 6:30 PM Dinner: Approximately 7:30 PM Ru’ach to follow a traditional “Shabbas” dinner Gluten Free Option Available.
Questions? Call Maury Luxemburg at 860-798-1869 or Dave Alter at 860-729-6803 Reservation Form for Brotherhood Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner Return this form by March 8th along with a check made payable to BSBI Brotherhood. Mail to Dave Alter, 5 Eleanor Street Extension, Vernon, CT, 06066
Name/s:___________________________________ Email:_______________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone nos.:________________________ City: _________________________ State: _______
Individuals ___
@ $20 = $__________
Zip:________
___ I have enclosed a check
Please indicate your meal selections: ______ Chicken
Family (3+) ___
______ Fish
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Bequest Intention Form Beth Sholom B’nai Israel If it is your intention to provide Endowment Foundation of Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI) with a bequest or other future gift, we would like to include you in our Etz Chaim Society and properly thank you and acknowledge your gift during your lifetime. Please complete this form and return it to the Endowment Committee of BSBI by mail at 400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040 or e-mail a copy to Jeff Wasser at jeffreywasser@sbcglobal.net or Roy Filkoff at royfilkoff@altmanandco.com. Both can also be reached at BSBIEndowment@myshul.org. This is a confidential record. This Bequest Intention Form is not a legal document. It simply serves as a way for us to appreciate and recognize your generosity. I have already included the Beth Sholom B’nai Israel Endowment in my estate plan. I intend to include Beth Sholom B’nai Israel Endowment in my estate plan. If you are willing to provide us with the details of your plans, we thank you. MY BEQUEST WILL BE: A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT
THE RESIDUE OF MY ESTATE
A SPECIFIC ITEM OF VALUE
LIFE INSURANCE
RETIREMENT PLAN PROCEEDS
THE APPROXIMATE VALUE OF MY BEQUEST WILL BE: ____________________________________ MY BEQUEST IS UNRESTRICTED IT IS MY INTENTION THAT MY BEQUEST BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: _______________ _______________________________________________________________________ INFORMATION ABOUT YOU: YOUR NAME: __________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____________ ____ SPOUSE NAME: _________________________________DATE OF BIRTH: ____________ ____ MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ PHONE: (HOME) __________________________(WORK) ____________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________FAX: _____________________________ Unless you indicate otherwise, a member of committee will call you. I look forward to talking with you about this gift intention. I understand that listing this gift may be an incentive for others to give and I am willing to be publicly acknowledged. I understand you would like to contact me and I would be happy to discuss this with you, but I prefer not to be listed or acknowledged publicly. I understand you would like to contact me, but I prefer to remain anonymous and request no contact or acknowledgment. SIGNATURE:_______________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE: ____________ Endowment Committee of BSBI, 400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040
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LETTER OF LEGACY INTENT I/We want to help ensure the continuity of Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI) and provide for future generations. Therefore, I/We have made a provision in our will or estate plan to leave a legacy for ___________________ through the Endowment Committee of BSBI in collaboration with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, Inc. This letter of intent represents my/our commitment to leave a legacy for BSBI. It does not constitute a legacy obligation and may by altered by me/us at any time. ****************************************************************************** Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________
Fax: ____________ Email: _______________________________
Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________________________
OPTIONAL It is my/our intent to leave a legacy through my/our: ❐ Will ❐ Retirement Plan Assets ❐ Life Insurance Policy ❐ Living Trust ❐ Charitable Gift Annuity ❐ Charitable Remainder Trust ❐ Other _____________________ It is my/our intention to update our estate plan at the next available opportunity, with the following provisions: ❐ Provide a gift of ____ percent of the estate. ❐ Provide a gift of a specific dollar amount ($__________ if known) to be specified in the estate plan. I/We plan to designate my/our gift to support the following: ______________________________________________________________________________ You may mention and/or print my (our) name where it may serve as an encouragement to others to make a similar commitment. If yes, please initial here: _____________________ Thank you for helping to secure a bright future for the Jewish community. Endowment Committee of BSBI, 400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040
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