FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY
Out of the Rabbi’s Mind What’s Inside Page Two Community Events Page Four Adult Education Page Five Shabbat Service Schedule
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Active Retirees
They say names can tell you a lot about a person. And sometimes they do! I have a friend with red hair we stereotypically call Gingey. A father’s friend is called Rex, from the Latin, meaning “king”, and dare I say it… he is slightly pompous in a kingly way! My parents called me Linda, from the Spanish, meaning “pretty” (I will leave that for you to judge!). Just as human names can tell us about an aspect of a person (if we grow into them), so too the names of our festivals can tell us a lot about the nature of our types of celebration. Mid-September, just a month and a bit away, is the beginning of one of our holy day seasons. So here is, for at least ten days of this holy day season, a name dictionary for this time of year to teach us about this period’s significance: HIGH HOLY DAYS – A phrase used to describe the Ten Days of Repentance. Its origin is in the old fashioned but popular English phrase “high days and holy days.” It brings to mind the grand music and the
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pomp of the season. Sometimes it is rendered “High Holidays” but many prefer the use of holy days as it speaks more directly to the reflective nature of the season. (Continued on page 3)
Welcome Back Picnic
Rabbi Linda Joseph FROM THE PRESIDENT
Mid-Term Reflections Several years ago, Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation decided that each president should serve a twoyear term. The thinking at the time was that it takes a full year to get comfortable in the position (not to mention competent), so we shouldn’t be too quick to boot the president out of office. Also, the two-year term means the congregation only has to search once every two years for someone meshuggeneh enough to take the position. So now my first year as president is done and my term is more than halfway over. I thought that I would take time out to answer some questions that people have asked (and some that people haven’t asked) in this month’s Bulletin. What has been the most satisfying aspect of serving as president of BCRC? Without a doubt, it is the opportunity to work with other people to make a positive difference in our community, and to sustain our Jewish heritage and culture. It is a privilege and a delight to work with such an amazingly diverse and talented group of people, both in leadership and in the congregation. As more people bring their ideas, skills and energy, we make even more progress. And it is all in service of a sacred and important mission.
August/September 2012 Volume X Issue VI Av/Elul 5773
How much time do you spend doing synagogue work? Less than you might think. We have a very strong group of leaders and volunteers, so very few things “fall through the cracks” and onto my shoul-
ders as the volunteer-of-last-resort. Also, having a full time rabbi – and especially one who is as talented and hard-working as our Rabbi Joseph – takes a lot of pressure off of the president. I spend several hours a week on the phone, or responding to emails, or in meetings -- but to be honest, that doesn’t feel like “work.” If you could change one thing about our congregation, what would it be? On Sunday mornings, I wish that parents would stop in and say “hello” when they bring their kids to religious school, rather than dropping their kids in the parking lot and driving away. By coming in even for a short while, parents set an example by showing their (Continued on page 6) Mark Raffman, President
COMMUNITY EVENTS NEWS
Beth Chaverim Re-Launches Little Latkes! and Offers Reduced Dues and Tuition for Families with Young Children BCRC is proud to announce the re-launching of its Little Latkes! programs for preschoolers and their families with Saturday havdalah services, a mid-week facilitated parenting group and a Sunday morning playgroup. In addition, we are now offering reduced membership rates for families with young children! Starting on September 8th, we will introduce a monthly Saturday afternoon “Pajama Havdalah” service. Wear your PJ’s, and bring a blanket and a lovie as we say and sing “good-bye” to Shabbat. The program will run from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. the first Saturday of each month (September through June) in the Ulrich Memorial Library. Children’s song leader Emily Meyer will lead us in some favorite songs, and kids can do a craft, hear a story and have a snack. Stick around after the program for informal play time for the kids and a “happy hour” (BYOB) for adults – we’ll supply some munchies! Beth Chaverim also will offer a new mid-week facilitated parenting group, “Bagels & Blocks,” for parents and their toddlers, ages 2-5 years old, on Wednesdays from 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. Play, sing, and learn to celebrate Shabbat and holidays with your child and others! Run by our own Betsy Goodwin (a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with preschool and early childhood-age children), Bagels & Blocks will help stimulate the child’s cognitive, social, motor and language development using age appropriate toys, songs, activities and Jewish celebrations. A typical day will include discussion of parenting issues, Jewish themes and Jewish holidays and traditions. Each week there will be a visit from the Rabbi to enhance our discussions and knowledge. 10 week sessions start on September 5th. Download a registration form on the BCRC website. Questions? E-mail Betsy at bb@bcrcva.org. Can’t make a mid-week session? Join us for an informal free playgroup on Sunday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (following lower grade dismissal) whenever religious school is in session, in our pre-k classroom. If the weather is nice, families may venture out to the playground. Finally, Beth Chaverim now offers a reduced membership commitment for families with young children, and we have lowered our religious school tuition rates for children in grades pre-k and kindergarten! Please see our website for details, and contact our Membership VP Brian Giblin (membership@bcrcva.org) and Education VP Arlene Lechner (educationvp@bcrcva.org) with any questions. Jen Elgin, Community Events VP FROM THE BOARD
Summary of Board Meeting Held Thursday, June 14, 2012
Summary of Board Meeting Held Wednesday, July 11, 2012
1. New Board Members were welcomed and presented pins.
1. Treasurer reported on congregational finances.
2. Treasurer reported on congregational finances.
2. Education reported that classroom clean ups have started and the committee is introducing art program days. Still looking for Hebrew 6th grade teacher and 2nd grade teacher.
3. Membership reported that we had one new family join. Membership is looking into doing a picture directory again.
3. Report on progress with ADAMS. A contractor will give a preliminary estimate and an architect gave a preliminary estimate.
4. Education reported that Hebrew instructors are needed for 2nd and 6th grade classes. 5. Report on progress with ADAMS. Letter of intent is in the works.
4. Discussion of Mutual Review Committee proposed goals. There was a motion to approve the goals as presented by the Mutual Review Committee including membership, realistic scheduling and volunteerism. The motion was seconded, but it was suggested to go back and rewrite with more specific numerical/attainable goals. The motion was deferred.
6. Report in Young Family Initiative – reduced membership commitment for families with young children, midweek playgroup to begin in September as well as pajama Havdalah services.
5. Picnic will be a community event with committee/ volunteer informational tables. Band will be there. Planning meeting early August. Shelly Slebrch, Secretary 2
FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY
(Continued from page 1) YAMIM NORA-IM (the DAYS OF AWE) – Ismar Elbogen in his liturgical history suggests that this is a Medieval phrase reflecting a tenor change of the once joyous nature of Rosh HaShanah, to a more subdued day in the light of Jewish persecution. Today, for many, this term reflects the awe and wonder that we experience as we stand before the Creator during this season.
ing God’s sovereignty over us and the universe (Malchuyot), God’s remembrance of the deeds of our ancestors (Zichronot) and calling our attention to the act of repentance (Shofarot), we remind (hence remember) God and ourselves of the purpose of this day. SHABBAT SHUVAH – The Sabbath between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Literally means the Sabbath of Turning/ Returning. On this Shabbat the sanctuary and ourselves are still dressed in customary white, the melodies (and some additions to the prayers) are still in High Holy Day mode, keeping with the season of repentance.
ESERET YAM- MEI HA-TESHUVAH (the TEN DAYS OF REPENTANCE/TURNING) – referring literally to the period between the 1st of Tishrei (date of Rosh HaShanah in the Jewish calendar) to the 10th of Tishrei (date of Yom Kippur in the Jewish calendar). It marks it as a time of “teshuvah” a word meaning repentance or turning. The concept is that we who have missed the mark with our behavior, through true regret and behavior modification, return to a neutral soul state.
YOM KIPPUR (DAY OF ATONEMENT) – The word “Yom” means “day” and “kippur” means “to cover, to hide, to rid oneself of sin, to expiate.” Usually the translation is rendered as “atonement.” It has been suggested that this word is linked to “kapporet” the seat of mercy that covered the Covenant in the wilderness. Rabbi Arthur Green has translated Yom Kippur as “Day of At-One-Ment,” playing on the English translation of “Day of Atonement” and suggesting that this is a day where through repentance we become at one with the Creator.
ROSH HASHANAH (HEAD OF THE YEAR) – this name for the 1st of Tishrei does not appear in the Torah, but rather in the Mishnah (a Jewish law compendium redacted around 220CE). There are four heads of the year in the Jewish calendar. This particular Rosh HaShanah which falls in the 7th month (!) is used to calculate the calendrical year (since the beginning of creation) and the jubilee years. It is a two day festival within the land of Israel and the Diaspora. (Here at Beth Chaverim we only celebrate one day with services, though on Day 2 our office is closed!)
YOM HAKIPPURIM – the Biblical name for the 10th of the 7th month, declaring it a day we must free ourselves from work and restrict our appetite. It means the “Day of the Atonement.” A Midrash (medieval story text) plays on this particular name and renders it as “Yom Ki-Purim,” meaning “a day like Purim.” Which begs the question – how is this day like the festival of Purim. On Yom Kippur we fast and atone to get a sense of our true selves. On Purim, we get drunk and dress up as other learning our limits, once more getting a sense of our true selves.
YOM TE’RU’AH (the DAY OF THE SOUNDING OF THE SHOFAR) – Refers to Rosh HaShanah, and also possibly Yom Kippur, as days that are marked by the blowing of the ram’s horn in order to awaken us from our slumber to the solemnity of the season as well as alert us to the coming of judgment. Traditionally the ram’s horn is not blown on Shabbat in memory of refraining from playing instruments on festivals of joy since the destruction of the Temple. As Reform Jews who are not expecting Temple restoration in Jerusalem, we do play instruments on Shabbat and festivals (including the ram’s horn/Shofar).
KOL NIDREI (ALL VOWS) – A name that has come to refer to Erev (the eve of) Yom Kippur. It reflects the three times chanting of a once controversial Aramaic legal formula that was introduced in medieval times to the Jewish prayer service. Since it is a legal formula, it precedes the actual Yom Kippur service. It’s declaration of voiding oaths between one Yom Kippur and the next was often recited by Marranos, Jews who were forced to undergo conversion by the Spanish Inquisition, though its composition pre-dates this time in history. It’s eerie and solemn chant has made this a popular prayer synonymous with the festival.
YOM HA-DIN (the DAY OF JUDGEMENT) – A name for both Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. This name is first found in the Mishnah (redacted 220CE). The Babylonian Talmud (closed 5th century CE) teaches that God opens three books on Rosh HaShanah – one for the righteous, one for the wicked, and one for those of us whose behavior has been between the two extremes. The righteous are immediately transcribed into the Book of Life, the evil are immediately transcribed for destruction, and those of us in the middle are given ten days to repent.
SHABBAT SHABBATON – literally: the Sabbath of Sabbaths, or a day of complete rest. A term used to describe Yom Kippur, indicating that the laws of Yom Kippur override the laws of Shabbat. This is the only fast day that does so. The Chasidim (17th – 21st century) teach that the eating, drinking, resting and celebrating that characterize Shabbat and bring us to a holy place, are achieved in a different manner on Yom Kippur where our actions, prayers and repentance lead us to an even higher spiritual plane.
YOM HA-ZIKARON (the DAY OF REMEMBERING) – A name for Rosh HaShanah referred to in our prayer books. The Talmud (closed 5th century CE) explains that it is the day God remembers our deeds. Further, by referring and remember3
ADULT EDUCATION
Fall Offerings 2012 Introduction to Judaism
Kabbalah
Time: Sunday 10:15am–12:00pm Instructor: Rabbi Linda Joseph This is a course to give one the basic building blocks of knowledge about Judaism and the Jewish way of life. For further information contact Rabbi Joseph.
Time: Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm Instructor: Michael Leavitt This lectures series explores the history and meaning of Kabbalah-Judaism’s mystical tradition. It will be for four sessions.
Lunch & Learn
Look for further information for these fall offerings in the blast. Time: Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm Instructor: Rabbi Linda Joseph To register for any of the above offerings, or for further This year we will be reading and discussing the book “The information, contact Shelley Sheinwald the Adult Education Sabbath” by Abraham Heschel. Coordinator at ssheinwald@comcast.net. Shelley Sheinwald, Adult Education Coordinator
Brotherhood Brotherhood continues to be very active, ushering for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs over the summer and gearing up for the BCRC picnic on August 26. We look forward to an exciting start to the year, led by our new president, Dan Gallant. In addition to ushering for High Holidays and erecting the Sukkah, we plan an interesting and fun schedule of events for the fall. We will host a welcome back pizza dinner for all men of BCRC. We also plan to return for auto racing at Allsports Grand Prix in September. Stay tuned for more details. Please join us for service, camaraderie, and fun. Dan Gallant, Brotherhood President
Religious Service Descriptions Friday Night, Traditional Erev Shabbat Service The Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by an oneg, is appropriate for congregants of all ages. First Friday - 7:00pm Service Birthdays and anniversaries of congregants occurring during the month are celebrated. Second Friday - 7:00pm Service Upper grade Sunday school classes may participate. Third Friday - 2 Services - Tot Shabbat at 6:30pm, a “preneg” at 7:00pm and Adult Service at 7:30pm. Tot Shabbat 6:30pm 30 minute service that introduces children from newborn to 3rd grade to the prayers, songs, and traditions of Shabbat. Lower grade Sunday school classes often participate in Tot Shabbat services. Service followed by a “Preneg,” a joint oneg between the Tot Shabbat and adult service. Adult Service - 7:00 “Preneg” and 7:30pm service. Regular Kabbalat Shabbat service Fourth and Fifth Fridays - 7:00pm Service/Regular Kabbalat Shabbat and/or Jammin’ Shabbat: Quarterly Friday night service features live music and singing appropriate for all age groups. Congregants interested in participating should contact worshipvp@bcrcva.org. Saturday Morning, Shabbat Service, 10:00am Saturday morning Shabbat services usually include a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and Torah service followed by an oneg. This service is open to all congregants.
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Mutual Review Committee (MRC) - What’s On Your Mind? The Mutual Review Committee (MRC) was established so that any congregant can go to any member of this committee with their thoughts regarding any aspect of the temple. First and foremost, the MRC is an extension of the congregation and your voice matters greatly. To ensure the MRC hears you, please tell us what you think as often as you would like! We welcome your feedback, questions, and comments any time via email at mrc@bcrcva.org or you can contact Tracy Cirone, Jason Cooper, Rachel Pritchard or Shelley Sheinwald directly. Please tell us what we are doing right, what we should continue to do and, more importantly, where there is room for improvement (all comments can be made anonymously). As the “eyes” and “ears” of the congregation, the members of this committee have the opportunity to discuss these matters with Rabbi Joseph at MRC meetings held quarterly.
Rabbi Joseph’s Office Hours Rabbi Linda Joseph will have office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 5 pm. Other times can be made by appointment. Rabbi Joseph can be contacted at rabbi@bcrcva.org or (703) 729-1659.
Shabbat Service Schedule DATE SERVICE
COORDINATING HELPING
Aug 3 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Slebrch Aug 4
Gardner, Goodman, Goodwin, Gupp, Hack
Shabbat Morning Service and Rebecca Chance’s Bat Mitzvah 10:00am Currier
Aug 10 Ice Cream Social/Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm
Slebrch
Halpern, Harper, Hauer, Helmes, Hild
Aug 17 6:30 Tot Shabbat Followed by Adult Service
Currier Holberton, Horowitz, Ikner, Kafka, Kahn
Aug 24 Erev Jammin’ Shabbat Service 7:00pm
Elgin Kammann, Kane, Kasmer, Kern, Kimball
Aug 31 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm
Cirone Klass, Kouzel, Lapidus, Leventhal, Louis
Sept 7 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm
Medoff Manning, Matson, Mayer, Meech, Meister
Sept 14 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm
Goldberger Mendelsohn, Nagler-Levi, Pelletz, Pergamnet
Sept 8 September 8 Pajama Havdallah 4:30pm September 8 S’Lichot Service 9:00pm Sept 16 Erev Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service 4:30-5:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:00pm
Raffman
Sept 21 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Persaud, Pritchard, Pritt, Randolph, Rhodes Sept 28 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm
Cirone Roberts, Romps, Rosas, Rubenstein, Sackett
CALLING ALL HELPER FAMILIES - WE NEED AND WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! About twice a year, each Beth Chaverim member (family or individual) is called upon to serve as a Helper Family at either our Shabbat services or a holiday event. Dates are announced in advance in an email, weekly email news blast, and the Chaverim Bulletin. In addition to bringing food or drinks for the Oneg, we ask that you arrive at services early to help set up and then stay afterwards to help clean up. The Worship Committee has assigned each member a date. If a date is not convenient for you, we ask that you let the Worship Vice President know a date that would work. Then plan on being at the service on your date to help. Fulfilling your obligation to the temple is truly a mitzvah. BETH CHAVERIM REFORM CONGREGATION MISSION STATEMENT The Members of Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation will provide the Jewish community with a forum for experiencing the religious, cultural and celebratory aspects of Jewish life, offering this experience in an organized, open, egalitarian environment where all members are comfortable with their diverse beliefs and Jewish heritage. Beth Chaverim will foster the viability of the Jewish people by providing Jewish religious education to our children and providing our members with an active Jewish community in Loudoun County, Virginia, and its surrounding areas. 5
FROM THE PRESIDENT
(Continued from page 1) kids that the synagogue is a place of community for everyone, not just a place for the kids alone. Plus, by stopping in, people can learn more about what is happening at the synagogue and possibly become involved in ongoing or planned events.
What changes do you anticipate for the synagogue in the next year and beyond? We are taking a hard look at the configuration of our space, and whether we can do more with less. Our friends at the ADAMS Center have expressed the desire to increase their space, and this could present a true “win-win” opportunity for both congregations.
Last year, the Board decided to focus on membership growth as an important goal for the congregation. Can you comment on what progress has been made? I’m very pleased with our experience and outlook on membership. Though we had some initial attrition last summer, we have experienced steady growth over the past year and I believe we have some real momentum. Most importantly, our new member families are engaging with the congregation – getting involved, joining the ranks of key volunteers, and even stepping into leadership roles. For the coming year, we’ve added some measures to encourage young families to join earlier than they otherwise might, and we’ll continue to focus on integration and retention as well as recruiting new members.
What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the synagogue? Our biggest long-term challenge – for the Reform movement, not just Beth Chaverim – is to remain relevant to a new generation, especially people in their twenties and early thirties. The advent of modern technology has posed significant challenges to brick-and-mortar institutions (such as a bookstore, or a synagogue). I think the key to meeting those challenges is to focus on the spiritual and emotional connections between people that can only happen in person, and only when groups of people come together for a common purpose. If the synagogue sustains the people, the people will sustain the synagogue.
Board of Directors – 2012 - 2013 NAME
POSITION EMAIL
Mark Raffman
President
president@bcrcva.org
Larry Deigh
Executive Vice President
executivevp@bcrcva.or
Carol Currier
Worship Vice President
worshipvp@bcrcva.org
Jonathan Goldberger
Facilities Vice President
houseaffairsvp@bcrcva.org
Arlene Lechner
Education Vice President
educationvp@bcrcva.org
Brian Giblin
Membership Vice President
membershipvp@bcrcva.org
Amy Lourenco
Communications Vice President
communicationsvp@bcrcva.org
Jennifer Elgin
Community Events Vice President
communityeventsvp@bcrcva.org
Heather Katz
Finance Vice President
treasurer@bcrcva.org
Shelly Slebrch
Secretary
secretary@bcrcva.org
Tracy Cirone
Past President 1
nmcrjc@verizon.net
Marshall Medoff
Past President 2
colbyseider@gmail.com
OTHER HELPFUL CONTACTS Lisa Kimball
CHAVTY Coordinator
chavty@bcrcva.org
Bari Cooper
Junior CHAVTY Coordinator
jrchavty@bcrcva.org
Stephanie Meister
Bulletin Editor
bulletinvp@bcrcva.org
[Vacant]
Sisterhood sisterhood@bcrcva.org
Dan Gallant
Brotherhood President
brotherhood@bcrcva.org
Adrienne Skapura-Butterman/Jennifer Kasmer
Financial Secretaries
financialsec@bcrcva.org
Neil Frank/Amy Steil
Social Committee Chairs
social@bcrcva.org
[Vacant]
E-Mail Blast Editor
blast@bcrcva.org
Shelly Slebrch
Calendar Editor
[Vacant]
Public Relations
publicrelationsvp@bcrcva.org
Ray Daffner
Tikva Committee Chair
tikva@bcrcva.org
Cheryl Suitor & Rabbi Joseph
Caring Committee Coordinators
Debbie Sexton Fuller/Janice Shinberg
B’nai Mitzvah Coordinators
Rabbi Linda Joseph
bnaimitzvah@bcrcva.org rabbi@bcrcva.org
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ACTIVE RETIREE
Leesburg Area Active Retirees We’re into the “dog days” of summer, but you can stay cool with the Active Retirees! Join us for Hester Street, a movie about difficulties faced by new immigrants to the United States in the late 1880’s, and make-your-own ice cream sundaes. We will be off in September due to the High Holy Days. We’ll pick up again on October 15, when an AARP representative will facilitate a “listening session” with our group, soliciting your views about proposed changes to Social Security. We’d love to see more Beth Chaverim members, friends and family at our programs. All are welcome! We meet in the Monroe Auditorium in the Leisure World Clubhouse, but this JCCNV outreach effort is for active retirees throughout the Leesburg area. Our regular meeting date is the third Monday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. If transportation is an issue, please contact me at budoff3@cox.net , and I will try to arrange to pick you up on my way to Leisure World. Please mark your calendars for the following:
Hester Street (1975)
On Monday, August 20, from 10:30 a.m. – noon, we’ll enjoy a great movie about challenges faced by new arrivals to the U.S. in the late 1800’s, and ice cream sundaes to celebrate summer. In the movie, “Hester Street,” Gitl and her son arrive at Hester Street on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1896 to join Gitl’s husband Jake, who emigrated from Russia five years earlier. During this time, Jake has become assimilated to life in America and has even acquired an English-speaking girlfriend. Gitl, however, clings to her “old country” ways, and Jake is embarrassed by her. The film deals with Gitl’s struggle to come to terms with her new life. Please join us! RSVP: Sheila Budoff at leesburgseniors@gmail.com or (703) 537-3068 PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER, DUE TO THE ROSH HASHANAH HOLIDAY!!! I’ll miss seeing you in September! I wish you all a happy and healthy new year and an easy fast!
You’ve Earned a Say in the Future of Social Security – AARP Listening Session
AARP wants to hear from you! On Monday, October 15, from 10:30-noon, AARP will be sending a representative to facilitate a “listening session” with our group to find out what you think about several legislative proposals affecting Social Security that are being debated before Congress and on the campaign trail. This is a nationwide program to assist the AARP in formulating the positions it will advocate on your behalf. The proposals include: 1) raising the eligibility age to collect full Social Security benefits; 2) reducing Social Security cost of living adjustments; 3) reducing benefits for wealthy individuals; and 4) increasing payroll taxes. The AARP representative will give us the straight facts about the current condition of Social Security and provide information about the legislative proposals currently being considered. This is a unique opportunity to help shape positions to be taken by AARP on behalf of seniors with respect to these proposals. You’ve worked hard for your Social Security benefits and have earned the right to provide your input. Please participate in this important “listening session” so your voice will be heard. RSVP: Sheila Budoff at leesburgseniors@gmail.com or (703) 537-3068 Sheila Budoff, Coordinator ANNIVERSARIES
August
Joey & AJ Ikner Augie & Jody Rosas Eric & Jill Zelman Jason & Bari Cooper Allan & Ame Persaud Daniel & Andrea Gallant Seth & Jacqueline Leventhal Jesse & Shelley Sheinwald Valerie Nagler-Levi & Andrew Levi Adam & Jennifer Lissak Arnold & Caren Thorner Daniel & Rachel Silien
Douglas & Amy Steil August 5 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 10 August 13 August 15 August 17 August 25 August 26 August 26 August 31
July
Karl & Andrea Kammann Marshall & Billie Medoff Robert & LuAnn Rubenstein David Mayer & Cindy Blistein-Mayer Russ & Lynn Blumen Jeffrey & Dayna Meech Michael Zuckerman & Kelly Grady Mark & Claudia Raffman Todd Angioli & Carolyn Mars Angioli
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August 31 September 1 September 1 September 6 September 9 September 11 September 12 September 15 September 20 September 28
BIRTHDAYS
June
Zachary Cooper Jennifer Kasmer Don Edgell Andrea Gallant John Bloom Matt Goodwin Seth Leventhal Adam Lissak David Waldman Allan Persaud Janice Shinberg Jade Sammons Kenneth Kern Betsy Goodwin Amy Steil Luke Waldman Naomi Katz Macy Pelletz Todd Angioli Diane Andruzzi Jody Rosas Vicki Goodman Sandy Sammons Ella Perkins Brandon Shoup Alex Shuman Tucker Helmes
August 1 August 1 August 2 August 2 August 5 August 5 August 5 August 5 August 5 August 6 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 10 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 12 August 13 August 15 August 15 August 17 August 17 August 18 August 18 August 18 August 19
David Mayer Matthew Steil Aylie Giblin Alyssa Gupp Benjamin Mayer Daniel Matson Richard Cirone Sheldon Gardner Michael Zuckerman Kasey Fletcher Morgan Shuman Richard Louis Makayla Harper Sawyer Zelman Susan Benezra Michael Elgin
August 21 August 21 August 22 August 22 August 22 August 23 August 24 August 24 August 24 August 27 August 27 August 28 August 30 August 30 August 31 August 31
September
Henry Brazer Stacy Kafka Eric Meister Shelly Slebrch Cheryl Suitor Keri Alberts Jason Romps Shelley Sheinwald Ryan Shuman
September 2 September 2 September 2 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 4 September 4 September 7
Ethan Cirone Jacob Katz Adam Kimball Carolyn Eckhaus Jill Weiner Muriel Gardner David Goodman Justin Manning Andrew Pelletz Taylor Berman Catherine Farolan-Schultz Heather Katz Skylar Zelman Brad Kimball Jacqueline Leventhal Claudia Raffman Abigail Kern Avery Bass Valerie Horowitz Jay Smith Sydney Bauman Harry Jack Bluestein Renee Gupp Zack Kasmer Debbie Pelletz Natalie Rosas
September 8 September 12 September 12 September 13 September 13 September 15 September 15 September 15 September 15 September 17 September 17 September 20 September 20 September 22 September 23 September 23 September 24 September 26 September 26 September 26 September 28 September 28 September 29 September 29 September 29 September 29
YAHRZEITS
August Aaron Berry John Bloom Reuben Bloom Jacob Daffner Leah Daffner Samuel Gallant Ann Gardner Spielfogel Sarah Glasser Sylvia Goldfeder Adele Goldstein Sadie Grover Sarah Horner Leah Kane Miriam Knee Walter Landau Frances Namanowich Augustine Rosas David Rubenstein Hylton Sandler Sally Schwartz Brian Shillue Irving Thrum Alfred Zelman Alfred Zelman
Father of William Berry Father of John Bloom Grandfather of Cindy Hack Uncle of Ray Daffner Grandmother of Ray Daffner Father of Daniel Gallant Mother of Sheldon Gardner Grandmother of Stephanie Glasser Grandmother of Sandy Sammons Aunt of Emily Helmes Grandmother of Muriel Gardner, Great-grandmother of Elizabeth Matson Grandmother of Susan Benezra Mother of Phil Kane Great Aunt of Lynn Blumen Uncle of Emily Helmes Mother of Shelley Sheinwald Father of Augie Rosas Father of Robert Rubenstein Father of Richard Sandler Grandmother of Susan Mandel Giblin Father of Lauren Deigh Great Uncle of Jeff Zelman Great Uncle of Eric Zelman 8
September Mort Barron Katie Bloom David Brunner Max Bulian Marilyn Glass Florence Grossman Shirley Haas Bernice Hastings Wendy Held Lillian Horner Martin Horner James Iaia Lillian Livingston Eva Lowenherz Max Lowenherz Ruth G. Macy Jesse Max Pauline Mayer Lawrence Portnoy Irving Siegel Irving Simon Bessma Strasburger Boris Zelman Boris Zelman
Husband of Rose-Joan Barron Grandmother of Cindy Hack Father of Charles Brunner Father of Emily Helmes Aunt of Lynn Blumen Grandmother of Ame Persaud Aunt of Phil Kane Great Aunt of Earl Suitor Friend of Earl & Cheryl Suitor Aunt of Susan Benezra Father of Susan Benezra Susan Mandel Giblin, Grandfather of Jordan Grandmother of Amy Lourenco Mother of Claire Brunner Father of Claire Brunner Grandmother of Stacia Villagomez Grandmother of Sarah Welz Brother of Lynn Blumen Grandfather of Shelly Slebrch Grandfather of Lynn Blumen Great Aunt of Elizabeth Matson Grandfather of Jeff Zelman Grandfather of Eric Zelman
THANK YOU
Building Fund The Kane Family donated in memory of Leah Arluck and Shirley Haas The Kane Family donated in memory of Irving Dunkel Ame and Allan Persaud donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra Ame and Allan Persaud donated in memory of Evelyn Mendelsohn, mother of David Mendelsohn Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of Evelyn Mendelsohn, mother of David Mendelsohn Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of yahrzeit for Rubin Sheinwald, father of Jesse Sheinwald Marty and Faith Shoup donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra General Fund Marc and Sue Benezra donated in memory of Orville Zuckerman, father of Michael Zuckerman Eric Burger Amy Lourenco donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra Robin Pergament Lenni Pritt donated in memory of Evelyn Mendelsohn, beloved mother of David Mendelsohn Lenni Pritt donated in memory of Esther Horner, beloved mother of Susan Benezra The Rosas Family donated in memory of Esther Sosin Horner, mother of Susan Benezra
Condolences to... The Zuckerman Family on the passing
of Michael’s father, Orville Zuckerman
Free Initial Orthodontic Consultation & TMJ Exam Evening and Saturday Appointments Available 0% Financing Available up to 24 Months Invisaligne, Aesthetic, and Traditional Braces Multi-family Member Discount Most Insurances Accepted
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Prayer Book Fund Jill and Jan Weiner donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra
(703) 726-6561 42882 Truro Parish Drive, #210, Ashburn, VA
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Confirmation class of 2012 donated in appreciation of Rabbi Joseph for teaching and supporting the confirmation class Ame and Allan Persaud donated in memory of Ronni, Jeff, Lexi and Carlie Ulrich
(Located in Broadlands Office & Retail Center)
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Save the Date!
BCRC Welcome Back Picnic Sunday, August 26, 12pm (following 1st day of Sunday School) Algonkian Park, Sterling
Enjoy Food! Kickball! Ping Pong relay! Two-legged race! Face Painting! Volleyball! Pie-eating contest! Football! And our own “House”band!
Free! Bring your friends!
For the latest calendar please click here http://www.bethchaverim.org/calendar.htm
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