The Shofar

FALL 2024 | 5785

SHOFAR

Key Dates SEPTEMBER 28 Selichot/Board Installation OCTOBER 2-4 Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah 11-12 Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur 16-22 Erev Sukkot, Sukkot 23-24 Erev Simchat Torah, Simchat Torah/ Sh’mini Atzeret NOVEMBER 5 Election Day REMEMBER TO VOTE! 28 Thanksgiving Day DECEMBER 25-1/2 Erev Hanukkah, Hanukkah

In This Issue Welcome.................................................2 Clergy/Board/Staff.............................2 Contacts.................................................2 Messages from Rabbi Ackerman & Cantor Tovlev....................................3 Message from Rabbi Gischner & Meet the ELC Director...................4 Worship Services.................................4-5

Shanah Tovah

President’s Message...........................7 Welcome New Members...................8 Births........................................................8 Bat/Bar/Simchat Mitzvahs...............9 Adult Education...................................10-13 Circles of Giving...................................13 Legacy of Giving................................. 13 Wednesday Minyan.............................14 Shabbat Morning Service/ Torah Study............................................14 Brotherhood..........................................14-15

Sisterhood..............................................15 Renaissance Group.............................15 Tikkun Olam Committee...................15-16 Committees...........................................16 “Opening the Gates” Capital Project Update......................................17 Birthdays.................................................18-20 List of Funds.........................................21 Donations...............................................22-25 Condolences.........................................26 Yahrzeits.................................................26-28

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 CLERGY/SENIOR STAFF Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Senior Rabbi Cantor Ze’evi Tovlev Cantor Rabbi Joshua Gischner Rabbi Educator Rabbi JoHanna Potts Adjunct Rabbi/Jewish Educator Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn Rabbi Emeritus Andrew Maayan Executive Director Maggie Heidema ELC Director ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Suzy Burstein Member Relations Administrator Katherine Schnorrenberg Clergy Administrator Tamar Solnik Finance Manager Katie Heinzer Family Education & Engagement Coordinator Andrea Mark Bat/Bar Simcha/Mitzvah Coordinator David Diaz Building Supervisor BOARD OF TRUSTEES Executive Committee Peter Howard President Karen Miller Executive Vice President Debbie Szyfer Vice President John Landesman Vice President Steve Schleien Vice President Lynn Mandell Treasurer Berinna Doggett Financial Secretary Sherry Doggett Secretary Jeff Steger Immediate Past President Trustees Matthew Bremen, Carol Jimenez, David Kornbluth, Lisa Krim, Jason Kromirs, Toby Lowe, Megan Parker, Joanna Waldstreicher, Rachel Zimmerman Ex-Officio Voting Trustees Mike Gurevich/Marc Hershkowitz Brotherhood Co-Presidents Juliana Horowitz/Melanie Toppe Sisterhood Co-Presidents Ex-Officio and Honorary Non-Voting Trustees Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Senior Rabbi; Cantor Z’evi Tovlev, Cantor; Rabbi Joshua Gischner, Rabbi Educator; Andrew Maayan, Executive Director; Matt Andelman, Temple Counsel; Anne Feinberg, URJ Board Member; Joan Kalin; Andrea Mark

2

Welcome to the Shofar Newsletter Welcome to the reinvigorated Shofar newsletter! The Board of Trustees has listened to your voices about how important it is to have a regular newsletter, and here it is.

We hope you find the new format visually appealing and easy to read. It is being sent to congregants by email with a link to where it is posted on our website.

A hardcopy will be mailed to those congregants who have requested printed materials instead of by email. Copies will also be printed and available at various places throughout the building and at various events.

The Shofar will be issued quarterly for now, with the possibility of more frequent issues down the road. Each issue will contain information about upcoming worship services and other events, highlight our bat/bar simcha/mitzvah st u d e n t s , re co g n i ze donations to various Temple funds, list upcoming birthdays and yahrzeit observances, welcome new

members, provide information about Temple Shalom committees, as well as who to contact at Temple Shalom for various questions and assistance.

In addition, we will frequently have messages and articles from Temple clergy and other leaders, articles on various opportunities at and through our synagogue, and about Jewish topics and holidays.

This is a work in progress, and we welcome your suggestions. If you would like to contribute to or otherwise help with the Shofar, we also encourage you to let us know.

Simply email your suggestions or offer to help or contribute an article to Shofar@templeshalom.net.

Thank you to all who have contributed to this first issue of the new Shofar and who have supported our efforts along the way.

Our best wishes for a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year, and meaningful holidays.

Carol Jimenez, Editor Michael Schwartz, Assistant Editor Additional Shofar Staff: Joan Kalin, Lynn Kanowith, David Kornbluth, Andrew Maayan, and Marty Shargel

Whom do I contact at Temple Shalom about...

• Building/Space Rental • Calendar items • Reserving meeting space/room set-up

Suzy Burstein sburstein@templeshalom.net

• Accessibility • Becoming a Member

Katie Heinzer kheinzer@templeshalom.net

• My account/statement or making a donation

Tamar Solnick tsolnick@templeshalom.net

• Religious School

Katherine Schnorrenberg school@templeshalom.net

• Scheduling a lifecycle event • Scheduling a meeting with one of our clergy

Katherine Schnorrenberg rabast@templeshalom.net

All Temple Shalom staff may also be reached by telephone, 301-587-2273.

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

A Message From Our Senior Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Dear Temple Shalom Family, Welcome back to the Shofar! I can’t let this note go by without extending a huge thank you to our team who has been working tirelessly to reinstate our Shofar so that you can hear from our staff, clergy, and lay leaders about the many happenings at Temple Shalom. This has been a labor of love and has taken significant time and dedication to get underway. Todah rabah (thank you so much) to Carol Jimenez, Michael Schwartz, Joan Kalin, Lynn Kanowith, David Kornbluth, Andrew Maayan, Marty Shargel, and all those whose contributions made this come to fruition.

The holidays are particularly “late” this year, but as my professor Dr. Isa Aron, reminded us students when I was in rabbinical school, “The holidays fall each year exactly when they are supposed to.”

With the anniversary of October 7 approaching, the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza weighing heavily on our hearts and souls, and the unknowns surrounding the November election permeating our daily lives–perhaps we enter this season of introspection, prayer, reflection, repair, and selfimprovement exactly when it is most needed.

We will officially begin our 5785 High Holiday season with our Selichot observance on Saturday, September 28. Selichot services are late in the

Where There is Song, There Will Be Prayer

By Cantor Ze’evi Tovlev “‫ִפָּלּה‬ ִ ‫ְּת‬ ּ ‫ְּתֵהֵא‬ ּ ‫ ָׁשׁם‬,‫ִּבְמְקֹום ִרִ ָּנ ּה‬ ּ – Bim’kom rina, sham t’hei t’filah – where there is song, there will be prayer.” These words, from Berakhot 6a, were written by Jewish sages in approximately the second century CE. They still hold true today. Music is one of our most powerful tools to

evening done by candlelight and they introduce us to the penitential prayers and melodies unique to Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. As always, our powerful Selichot services will be preceded by a special program to set the tone for the upcoming season.

For our program this year we will be showing the Oscar-winning Documentary Short, The Last Repair Shop. This film shares the journeys of four of the instrument restorers who ensure that students in the Los Angeles Unified School District who want to learn an instrument at school are provided one at no cost. We will use this film as a jumping off point to reflect on the meaning and power of tikkun (repair), teshuvah (return), and kehillah (community) as we enter the High Holiday season.

We will begin the evening with refreshments at 7 pm, the film and discussion at 7:30 pm, and services at 9 pm. Please consider starting the High Holidays this year in the sacred community we so desperately need. Members of all ages are welcome.

As we enter this season of fragility and change, I wish each of you tovah u’metukah, goodness and sweetness, that although we continue to journey toward the unknown, the taste of honey on our tongues may provide us with familiarity and comfort.

L’Shalom (In Peace), Rachel Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Senior Rabbi

get in a prayerful headspace. It helps us look beyond the mundane, put aside our skepticism, and lean into our most spiritual selves.

Praying is hard. It requires a great deal of vulnerability. It asks us to lean into the unknowns: the immaterial nature of the Divine, the unpredictable things that lie ahead, even our deepest yearnings which may not surface often in daily life. Music can be a balm for the discomfort of sitting in the unknown. Music can pull us, gently and intentionally, into our emotions that have been waiting to be felt.

Music can guide us, like a lighthouse, back to the parts of ourselves that feel the most true.

In Jewish community, we pray together. Our grief, our joy, our righteous anger, our confusion, our hope, we share with each other. As a cantor, I choose music to provide a way for us to express these feelings through prayer. My goal as a facilitator of prayer is to help us sing together.

When we raise our voices together, it is one of the most tangible ways we can feel a part of a community.

Hearing the sound of our own voice dovetailing with the voices of those around us can remind us that we are not alone. When we pray together in community, our combined voices can shift grief into comfort, amplify joy, provide an outlet for righteous anger, bring clarity to confusion, and solidify hope.

→

3

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 (continued from previous page) Sometimes the words we’ve inherited from centuries of Jewish liturgists don’t immediately speak to us. Maybe we’ve only encountered them in Hebrew, and we don’t understand them.

Maybe the metaphors for God don’t match our conceptions of holiness and the Divine. Maybe their themes are lofty and obscure and don’t seem relevant to our lives today. This is when we can engage in the time-honored Jewish tradition of midrash, interpretation.

Music is midrash. Each time we set a piece of liturgy to music, we are interpreting its meaning, the emotions inherent within it, and the way it fits into the stories of our lives.

Try to call to mind a few different melodies for a familiar prayer, maybe Mi Chamocha or Oseh Shalom. How do these different melodies change the meaning of the prayer for you?

What emotional resonance do each of them bring?

As these High Holy Days approach, they carry with them the weight of this year. Many of us will step into the sanctuary on Rosh Hashanah buoyed by personal milestones and celebrations. Many of us will enter the sanctuary weighed down by grief, loss, and disappointment.

Many of us will be carrying both of these things. Communally, this year has been one of grappling with unspeakable tragedy, growing fear and division, reckoning with our deepest-held Jewish values, and advocating for the world we want to live in. As a leader of prayer, my job is to try to make space for all of this, the big and the small, and to let our musical liturgy be an outlet for all we need to express.

Standing on the bimah during Rosh Hashanah evening services each year, one of the first, and most vulnerable, prayers I sing is: Hin’ni, Here I am. This is one of the few pieces of liturgy meant to be sung specifically by a leader of prayer.

Here I am, I sing, standing before you, scared but hopeful. Let our

prayers be ones of love. Let our anguish become joy. Let our distress become peace. God of all those who came before, hear us, your people, as we cry out to you. For the last few years, I have sung this prayer in its traditional, chanted melody. This year, as a part of my preparations for the High Holy Days, I engaged in the process of midrash, interpretation, through creating my own setting of the Hin’ni prayer. You can find it here: shorturl.at/2LR03.

As we pray together, during these upcoming High Holy Days as well as throughout the year, I invite you to listen to your own voice as it combines with those around you. I invite you to let yourself be enveloped in community, to show up with all you are carrying, to look for what you need in the words of prayer both new and old. May music be our soothing balm, our gentle pull into the depths, and our lighthouse to guide us home to ourselves.

Worship Services October-December SEPTEMBER/Elul Friday, September 27 Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30pm Saturday, September 28 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Selichot Refreshments, 7:00pm Program, 7:30pm Candlelight Service & Havdalah, 9:00pm

Thursday, October 3 Rosh HaShanah Early Morning & Youth Services, 8:30am* Late Morning & Youth Services, 11:30am* Community Family Service, 2:00pm Tashlich Service, 3:00pm * Registration required Friday, October 4 Rosh HaShanah 2nd Day Service, 10:00am Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service, 7:30pm

OCTOBER/Elul-Tishrei Wednesday October 2 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Erev Rosh HaShanah Tot Service, 5:30pm BYO Dinner, 6:15pm Service, 8:00pm 4

Saturday, October 5 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Wednesday, October 9 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am

→

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 (continued from previous page) Friday, October 11 Erev Shabbat & Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidrei Service, 8:00pm Saturday, October 12 Yom Kippur Morning & Youth Services, 8:30am* Explorations, Study & Learning Sessions, 11:00am Late Morning & Youth Services, 11:30am* Community Family Service, 2:00pm Afternoon Service/Teen Presentation of Jonah, 3:30pm Healing Service, 4:30pm Yizkor & Ne’ilah Service, 5:30pm * Registration required Wednesday, October 16 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Erev Sukkot Service, 6:00pm Thursday, October 17 Sukkot Community Festival Service & Lunch, 10:00am (at Temple Shalom) Friday, October 18 Shabbat & Sukkot Erev Shabbat Service/Chol HaMoed Sukkot, Blessing of the Animals, 7:30pm Saturday, October 19 Shabbat & Sukkot Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Havdalah/Tikkun Olam Community, 6:00pm Wednesday, October 23 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Erev Simchat Torah/Hoshana Rabbah Tot Service, 5:30pm Service, 7:00pm Thursday, October 24 Simchat Torah/Sh’mini Atzeret Community Festival Service with Yizkor, 10:00am (at Temple Emanuel) Friday, October 25 Erev Shabbat Vayinafash Service, 7:30pm

Saturday, October 26 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Shabbat & Green/Rath Simchat Mitzvah Service, 10:00am Wednesday, October 30 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am

NOVEMBER/Tishrei-Cheshvan Friday, November 1 Tot Erev Shabbat Service, 5:30pm Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30pm Saturday, November 2 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Shabbat & Herrera Simchat Mitzvah Service, 10:00am

Friday, November 29 Erev Shabbat Service - off site; to be announced Saturday, November 30 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am

DECEMBER/Chesvan-Kislev Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Friday, December 6 Tot Erev Shabbat Service, 5:30pm Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30pm Saturday, December 7 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am

Wednesday, November 6 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am

Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am

Friday, November 8 Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30pm

Friday, December 13 Erev Shabbat Vayinafash Service, 7:30pm

Saturday, November 9 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Wednesday, November 13 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Friday, November 15 Erev Shabbat Vayinafash Service, 7:30pm Saturday, November 16 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Shabbat & Forman Simchat Mitzvah Service, 10:00am Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Friday, November 22 Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30pm Saturday, November 23 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Shabbat & Bauer Simchat Mitzvah Service, 10:00am

Saturday, December 14 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am Wednesday, December 18 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am Friday, December 20 Erev Shabbat Service - Home hosted, 6:00pm Saturday, December 21 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am (Virtual only) Wednesday, December 25 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am (Virtual only) Erev Hanukkah—first night candle lighting Friday, December 27 Erev Shabbat Service - Home hosted, 6:00pm Saturday, December 28 Shabbat Morning Service/Torah Study, 10:00am (Virtual only)

Wednesday, November 27 Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:00am 5

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

From our Rabbi Educator Joshua Gischner Living with Tourette’s Syndrome has profoundly influenced my approach to Jewish education.

Tics, these involuntary movements, significantly impact my daily life including when learning. My tics cause chronic pain and constant distractions, which make tasks like studying Talmud particularly challenging.

Imagine grappling with dense texts and complex legal arguments while the book moves from side to side, because of involuntary tics?!

These kinds of experiences ignited a passion in me for co-creating inclusive learning communities.

Deciphering Hebrew while managing

motor tics has made me acutely aware of the barriers many students face; barriers I may not fully understand due to not knowing what life is like in another person’s body. Temple Shalom’s commitment to accessible education and radical inclusion is part of what makes our synagogue such a welcoming community.

I find inspiration in the proverb “c h a n o c h l ’ n a a r a l - p i d a r k o ,” meaning “educate a child according to their way” (Proverbs 22:6).

Children possess a unique ability to dream of a different future, and ignite my passion for a more just, compassionate, and creative world.

The root of “chanoch” echoes the spirit of Chanukkah: dedication. Like the Maccabees, I and our education team at Temple are dedicated to every member of our Jewish family: from the 3rd Grade Religious School class and our learners in Shabbat Morning Adult Torah Study, to our ELC Transitional-Kindergarten Class and our adult learners exploring

Meet our ELC Director – Maggie Heidema Maggie Heidema brings to the Temple Shalom ELC a love of Jewish education and play based Reggio Emilia/ Constructivist educational philosophy. For the three years prior to joining Temple Shalom as our ELC Director, Maggie worked as Director of the Etz Hayim preschool in Arlington, VA. Prior to that, Maggie was the Assistant Preschool Director at the Edlavitch DCJCC. She has also worked as an assistant education director at a local synagogue, a social worker, and a preschool teacher.

Maggie has a master’s degree in social work and in Jewish Communal Service. These fields of study aid her ability to work with teachers, students, and families. Maggie enjoys baking and gardening and hopes to bring these passions to the preschool. She is looking forward to building a community full of enjoyment, laughter, excitement, exploration and so much more. Maggie is mother to David, age 10, and 2 quarantine kittens. She is happy to be part of both the ELC and Temple Shalom family.

6

*that* difficult page of Talmud.

Everyone in our Temple Shalom family deserves to learn in a radically inclusive environment, and I am so grateful to be one of the clergy that is a part of Temple Shalom’s long history of heimish leadership, dedicated to supporting every single person here.

Pam Schuller, a comedian, storyteller, and disability advocate, once said, “inclusion is not about what we can’t do because people with [disabilities] are a part of our community; [but rather,] inclusion is what we get to do, because we learn and we grow with every single member.”

And that’s what makes Temple Shalom so special.

Every member of our Temple family helps us to inspire creativity, foster a community of belonging, and encourages us all to lead with our full hearts as we grow with every single member.

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

From Temple Shalom’s President, Peter Howard

ties within the community, representing the best interests of the Congregation.

Board members are always available to answer questions, help when You may have some questions needed, and listen to a concern. about the Temple’s Board of Trustees . . .

Who serves on the Board?

The Temple’s by-laws define What is the Temple Board and the members and roles for Board What does it do? members (formally referred to as Temple Shalom’s Board of trustees). The Board consists of Trustees serves as the governing the Congregation’s Officers and body for the Temple. We work Trustees. You can see who serves in sacred partnership with our in each role on our webpage. We Senior Rabbi, clergy team, and have nine Trustees, each serving staff to maintain and strengthen a three-year term. Trustees are our Temple Shalom community. grouped into three classes so that The Board has a fiduciary duty every year we have three trustees to serve the best interests of the up for election. The Presidents of Congregation and ensure our the Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and long-term vibrancy.

Youth Group also sit on the Board T h e B o a r d ’ s f o r m a l as voting members. responsibilities include setting Non-voting trustees policies and voting to approve participate in Board meetings, major commitments on behalf offering vital input and advice, of the Temple, including but do not have a vote. Our endorsements, senior staff Senior Staff – Senior Rabbi, other contracts, and key financial clergy, Executive Director, and commitments. The Board also ELC Director – serve on the board provides guidance and oversight as Ex Officio members.

The for Temple activities. The Board Temple Counsel and any member receives regular updates from of the Congregation serving as the Congregation’s auxiliaries, a member of the national URJ committees, staff, and clergy board are also members. The on their activities. Most Board bylaws also created an honorary meetings are balanced between board seat for a Founding updates and discussion.

Member of Temple Shalom, but The Board also has important unfortunately, there are no longer informal responsibilities. Board any surviving Founders. members are active and engaged From time to time, the Board members of the Temple Shalom also invites other members of community – they usher, they the congregation whose wisdom chair committees, they volunteer and experience is valuable to join for all types of activities. Board the board as Honorary members. members serve as Ambassadors Currently, we have two such for the Congregation, strengthening honorary members.

What is the Executive Committee?

The Executive Committee consists of the Officers of the Board, with the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director serving as Ex Officio members. The smaller Executive Committee prepares issues for Board discussions, offers more immediate operational guidance to Senior Staff, and has limited authority to take quick action on pressing needs.

When does the Board of Trustees meet? May I attend?

The Board regularly meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Regular meetings are open to any member of the Congregation.

Can anyone join the Board? How do I join?

Any Jewish member of the congregation entitled to vote can join the Board! Each Spring, the Nominating Committee puts out a call for interested potential Board members and presents a slate of officers and trustees to the Congregation at the annual meeting. If you are interested, please get involved. Be an active volunteer and participant for a committee, group, or project, and consider taking on a leadership role.

Bring your professional expertise to help the Temple.

Help us build a stronger Temple Shalom community. We value your being a part of our Temple Shalom family!

L’Shana tova u’metukah (for a good and sweet year), Peter 7

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

WELCOME

New Members January – August

Jacob & Robert Robin Kragen & Gabriel Lydia & Peter Schlosser, Kimberly & Charles Goldstein, including Sussman, including child Chevy Chase Alovisetti, including child age 3, Silver Spring child age 1, Silver Spring age 6, Rockville Micah & Lissa Sherr, Marcy Baskin, including Timothy Hammer, including children ages Phillip Kurs, including child age 8, Silver Spring Hyattsville 7, 8 and 11, Silver Spring children ages 5 and 8, Silver Spring Emily Berger & Adam Simon Heil & Daniel Rachel Sier & Zach Wolgamot, including Escavage, Silver Spring Belle Lindner & Jorgen Mancher, including child children ages 6 and 8, age 1, Silver Spring Cleemann, including Silver Spring Maggie Heidema, child age 6, Takoma Park including child age 10, Kenneth Stailey, Rebecca Berman, Rockville Columbia Ella Lipin & Victoria Silver Spring Fleischer, Washington DC Philllip Hurst & Jessica Torch & Stephen Marissa Brodney & Amir Samantha Marshall, Kallus, including child Frankie Little, Meir, including child age including children ages age 1, Silver Spring Silver Spring 3, Takoma Park 2 and 6, Chevy Chase Jesse Colvin, including child age 6, Bethesda

Annie Jouard & Brian Altman, Silver Spring

Betsy Mendelsohn, Silver Spring

Michaela & Stuart Core, including child age 1, Siver Spring

Karen Karl & John Heidema, North Bethesda

Patricia Metzger, including child age 12, Chevy Chase

Matthew Engel & Sarah Greenberger, including children ages 11 & 15, Silver Spring

Daiel Kazhdan & Beatrice Gurwitz, including children ages 3, 9 and 14, Chevy Chase

Jacob Glass & Adrienne Solomon & Caroline Kleinfox, including Lohe, including child age 9 months, Siver Spring children ages 3 and 6, Chevy Chase

Marc Weinstein & Allison McFall, including children ages 3 and 5, Silver Spring

Lindsay Wise & David Hanlon, including children ages 8 and 10, Rebecca Rehr & Yevgeniy Ayol, including Washington DC child age 2, Silver Spring Chelsea Schein & Jacqueline Lindsay Tello, including child age 1, Takoma Park

Mazal Tov to...

June – August

Parents Marissa Brodney & Amir Meiri, and brother Caleb, on the birth of Simone Flora Brodney Meiri.

Parents James Orcutt & Sheila Mulhovo, and brothers Ryan and Myles, on the birth of Naomi Jordana Mulhovo.

Parents Libby Held and Jason Singer, and grandparents Fran Paver and Karl Held, on the birth of Jenna Mel Singer.

8

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

Bat/Bar/Simchat Mitzvah September – December

Ezekial PikofskyChristiansen September 21, 2024

Zeke is currently an eighth grader at Loiderman Middle School.

He is a trampoliner and soccer player. He is the final PikofskyChristiansen to be bar mitzvah at Temple Shalom. He thanks his parents for driving him to Bar Mitzvah practice and Rachel Robinson and Adam Issenberg for their support and guidance.

Chelsea Green

Darby Forman

October 26, 2024

November 16, 2024

Chelsea Green is an 8th grader at Westland Middle School. She enjoys hanging out with friends, playing soccer, and spending time outdoors. Chelsea has an older sister, Aubrey, and a dog, Clover, whom she adores.

Chelsea is grateful to her parents, Jamie and Russell, Andrea Mark and Jill Greenstein for helping her prepare for her bat mitzvah.

Darby Forman, an eighth grader at Tilden Middle School, loves spending time with her friends, playing with her dog, being creative in any way possible, and sipping iced caramel lattes at Java Nation. She is excited to become a Bat Mitzvah and to celebrate with her friends and family on November 16.

Liliana Rath October 26, 2024

Maddox Price September 21, 2024

Maddox is an 8th grader at North Bethesda Middle School.

When he’s not studying Torah, he’s usually playing soccer, the piano, or Fortnite with his younger brother, Levi. He also enjoys writing, drawing, painting and scouting. Maddox wishes to thank Andy Mark, Anne Feinberg, Rachel Robinson and Rabbi Ackerman for helping him prepare for his Bar Mitzvah.

Lilliana is in 8th grade at Takoma Park Middle School. She is a foodie who loves art and music, runs cross county, and is committed to her year-round competitive swim team. When not in the pool, she can be found at Camp Harlam, watching scary movies, and riding the fastest roller coaster she can find. Lilliana thanks Andy Mark, Sarah Leavitt and the Temple Shalom clergy for helping her prepare for her Bat Mitzvah.

Kenzie Herrera November 2, 2024

Esther Bauer November 23, 2024

Esther is an 8th grader at the Diener School. She is an avid equestrian and a fearless student of aerial silks. When Esther isn’t studying her Torah portion, she enjoys bowling with her family and taking care of her silly puppy, Persei. She would like to thank Andy Mark and Catherine Horowitz for helping her prepare for her Bat Mitzvah.

9

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

Adult Education at Temple Shalom

by Rabbi Joshua Gischner

I believe that Jewish education is a powerful force for positive change in a world grappling with unprecedented challenges. Injustice, inequality, and division are pervasive, creating a sense of uncertainty about the future, especially as we continue to grapple with the uncertainty in the Middle East, around the world, and our upcoming presidential election. Jewish education can be a catalyst of hope for a brighter future. And this is especially true for Adult Education here at Temple Shalom.

Why is Jewish education so transformative?

As my professor Rabbi Larry Hoffman often emphasizes, Judaism is the greatest conversation ever conceived. Through Jewish education, we get to join this ongoing conversation with giants of our tradition—from the stories of Jacob and Miriam, and Ruth and Hannah; to modern leaders such as Nechama Leibowitz and Rebecca Gratz, Rabbi Sandra Lawson, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, and Rabbi Sharon Brous. We get to be a part of this grand conversation that has been going on for millennia!

“How [have] the Jewish people survived for millennia?” asks Rabbi Deborah Waxman in a 2017 article. She reminds us that the Jewish People “have experienced extensive trauma, even catastrophe, and we [still] have survived – as a people and as a civilization.” Personally, I believe that this is partially because we get to be a part of that greatest conversation. Rabbi Waxman continues, “from trauma, we have had to heal. We have had to recover and re-vision, regenerate and re-seed vital Jewish life. We have found ways to cultivate resilience, both individually and collectively.”1 10

I’ve learned that adult education at Temple Shalom is often rooted in three core middot (Jewish values) that inspire us to change the world: • Tikvah (hope): Embracing hope as a guiding principle has always empowered us as Jews, and continues to inspire us, to envision a brighter tomorrow. We can learn from the past to co-create a better future.

• Kehillah (community): Temple Shalom is known for our strong commitment to supportive communities, which is essential for addressing complex challenges and fostering collective action together.

• Shalom (wholeness and peace): As our synagogue’s namesake suggests, striving for wholeness and peace within ourselves and the world is fundamental to us as a community, in our commitment to creating a more just and equitable society.

Our sacred texts and the wisdom of our Temple Shalom community offer profound wisdom to our current moment. I take comfort in knowing that although the world often feels like it is on fire, that we as a Jewish Family do best when in community.

By learning together, we can transform our lives and our world.

The world needs our voices and our actions now more than ever. Let’s harness the power of Jewish education to create a more just and compassionate society. I encourage you to explore our fall Adult Education offerings and be a part of the greatest conversation the world has known. https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/keeping-the-faithresilience-in-the-jewish-tradition/

1

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

Temple Shalom Adult Education Mid-September-December At A Glance Adult education offerings are grouped into three categories – regularly scheduled sessions/ topics to which you may just drop in; multi-session courses for which registration is required; and “pop up” one-time sessions.

Within the first two categories, sessions are listed by the day of the week. For “pop up” sessions, they are listed chronologically by date. All in-person sessions are at Temple Shalom.

Ongoing Regular Study/ Discussion - Just Drop In! Shabbat Morning Worship & Torah Study, Saturdays at 10:00am (In person and by Zoom) Experience the Joy of Shabbat Torah Study! Join us for Shabbat morning services at 10:00am, followed by a stimulating community Torah study at 11:00am. Deepen your understanding of the weekly Torah portion and connections with your community. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Book Club, Sundays September 15 & November 10 at 9:30-11:30am (In person) Dive deeper into Jewish literature!

Temple Shalom’s Book Club explores a variety of fiction and non-fiction with lively discussions and friendly faces. Join us for stimulating conversation and new perspectives. For more information, email BookClub@ TempleShalom.net.

Sukkat Shalom, Sundays, October 6 & November 24 at 6:00-8:00pm (In person) Sukkat Shalom is a unique program started by a core group of Temple Shalom members to hold facilitated discussions about Israel. Trained moderators aim to bring understanding of different viewpoints -- with the goal of discussing topics openly without a need to come to a consensus.

We recognize that support for Israel may be complicated, emotional, and takes many different forms, and we understand that many struggle with what supporting Israel means. For more information, email SukkatShalom@ TempleShalom.net.

Lunch n’ Learn, Wednesdays at 12:00pm (In person and by Zoom) Come learn with Temple Shalom clergy. Each week we explore Jewish texts, history, and/or philosophy. Join us virtually.

Contact info@TempleShalom.net to register.

News and Views, Thursdays at 10:30-11:30am (Zoom only) Join this lay-led group discussion of current news issues, providing an opportunity for thoughtful reflection on the world around us.

Contact info@TempleShalom.net to register.

Sisterhood Book Club, the 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:15pm (Zoom only) To get the link for the meeting: sign into your Temple account; click this link; and follow the prompts to have the Zoom link sent to your email. For more information, email Sisterhood@ TempleShalom.net.

Multi-Session Classes Requiring Registration Hebrew 1: Introduction to the Aleph Bet, Sundays beginning October 7 at 7:00-8:00pm (On Zoom) Learn to read the Hebrew alphabet - the names and sounds of the Aleph Bet. Begin to read the Hebrew words you know and add new ones. For more information, contact Rabbi JoHanna Potts at jPotts@templeshalom.net.

Hebrew 2: Hebrew Prayer Fluency, Sundays beginning October 7 at 8:15-9:15pm (On Zoom) Sitting in services and enjoying the music is an important aspect to experiencing the spirituality of the service. Add another important aspect - the ability to read and understand the Hebrew of the prayers.

For more information, contact Rabbi JoHanna Potts at jPotts@ templeshalom.net.

Taste of Judaism, Tuesdays September 10, 17, & 24, at 7:00pm (In person and Zoom) This is the Union for Reform Judaism’s “Taste of Judaism” three session class on Judaism for people of all faith, family, and cultural backgrounds. It is for those curious about Judaism, including interfaith partners, spiritual seekers as well as Jews who are interested in reconnecting with Judaism, individuals considering conversion, and individuals who are exploring Jewish family heritage. Register here. →

11

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 (continued from previous page)

Introduction to Judaism, Tuesdays October 18 – February 28 at 7:00-9:00pm (no class Dec. 24 or 31) (In person) Deepen your understanding of Judaism through a Reform lens. Ideal for interfaith couples, parents, and spiritual seekers of all backgrounds, this inclusive course helps give people from all walks of life an introduction to Judaism and the Jewish People.

Discover Jewish holidays, values, and the rich tapestry of Jewish experience including our history and contemporary life. Register here.

Adult Bat/Bar/Simchat Mitzvah Class It’s never too late! Deepen your Jewish journey through Temple S h a l o m ’ s A d u l t B a t / B a r/ Simchat Mitzvah program.

Embark on a transformative twoyear journey of Torah study and spiritual growth. Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking a deeper connection, experience the joy of becoming a leader in your community and celebrating your heritage with a meaningful ceremony. For more information, contact Rabbi JoHanna Potts at JPotts@templeshalom.net. The class dates and times will be set after enrollment.

Pop-Up Adult Education “In the Footsteps of Greece” with Anastasios Karababas, September 22 at 9:30-11:30am An exciting adventure through Greek-Jewish History, possibly the oldest faith tradition in Greece, based on Karababas’ new book.

Co-sponsored by the Sisterhood, the Book Club, the Brotherhood, and the 12

Renaissance Club. An optional Greek lunch is sponsored by the Renaissance Club. Register here for the program and/or the lunch.

“Hebrew Marathon” with Rabbi JoHanna Potts September 29 at 11:00am - 5:00pm Learn the letters of the Hebrew alphabet, as wel as simple phrases and useful words. Learn in a fun, relaxed learning environment.

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the journey! Register here.

Kehillat Shalom - Lifecycle & Rituals, October 6 at 9:30-11:30am Save the date! The session title and description will be available in September.

Sukkot Adult Learning & Erev Sukkot Services, October 16 at 4:30-7:00pm Adult Sukkot Learning, 4:30 – 6:00pm Erev Sukkot Service, Blessing of the Animals & BYO Dinner, 6:-00 – 7:00pm Simchat Torah Adult Learning, Dinner, Erev Simchat Torah Services & Dancing, October 23, 2024, 4:30-8:30 PM Adult Simchat Torah Learning, 4:30–6:00pm Festival Dinner, 6:00-7:00pm Erev Simchat Torah Service and Dancing, 7:00-8:30pm Hal Bruno Memorial Brunch with Steven V. Roberts, November 17 at 9:30-11:30am Sponsored by the Brotherhood Kehillat Shalom - Lifecycle & Rituals, November 24 at 9:30-11:30am Save the date! The session title and description will be available in September.

Beit Midrash: Learning & Dinner, December 4 at 6:00-9:00pm Join the clergy for an evening of thoughtful discussion and dinner.

Explore Jewish texts and ideas in a welcoming community setting.

Kehillat Shalom - Lifecycle & Rituals, December 15 at 9:30-11:30am Save the date! The session title and description will be available in September.

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

2024 CIRCLES OF GIVING Recognizing the generosity of our members’ donations made in calendar year 2023

KAVANAH CIRCLE Direction of the Heart ($12,000+) Kenneth & Sheila Berman Marc & Anne Feinberg James & Dawn Goldstein Jill Greenstein & Russell R Wheeler Michael & Linda Gurevich Norman & Joan Gurevich Michael & Leslie Rubin Andrew Schwartz & Lisa Krim Jay & Robin Varon Anonymous Family MITZVAH CIRCLE Moral Deed ($9,000 - $11,999) Harvey & Francine Berger Wilma Braun & Victor Schneider Alexander Cronin & Pamela Lotke Dahna Goldstein & Sarah Altschuller Elizabeth Kingery Virginia Kling & Jonathan Greenbaum Michael & Barbara Krause Lynn & Lauren Mandell Earl Steinberg & Claire Reade Soching Tsai & David Kornbluth Eliot Waxman & Jennifer Main Anonymous Family

TZEDAKAH CIRCLE Righteousness ($6,000 - $8,999) Matt & Jen Andelman Michael & Carrie Brownlie Todd Christiansen & Rebecca Pikofsky Jesse & Jessica Escobedo Aaron & Catherine Foxman Laura & Ryan Gehl Deb Gottesman & Jeanne Goldberg Juliana & Ethan Horowitz Peter & Allison Howard Mary & John Jacobs Julie Kashen & Russ Feinberg John Landesman & Linda Aldoory Myles R. Levin Sharon, Emily, Sadie & Shaia McGowan Joshua Orenstein & Madeline Choe Craig & Stacey Palosky Rachael Pierotti & Jerry Lavery Lisa Rider & Simon Wing Jane Rosov Mark & Miriam Secunda Joshua Sheinkman & Edith Livingstone Benjamin & Alexandra Slade Benjamin Smith & Doreen Sterling Lane Tapley Carl & Beryl Tretter David Weinreich & Shoshanna Sumka Jason Wexler & Joelle Tessler Louis & Carrie Wolinetz Peter Wolk & Beth Janoff Shana Young & Jamal Cox Four Anonymous Families

LEGACY GIVING – L’DOR V’DOR Thank you to the members of the Generation to Generation Circle for their commitment to ensuring the future of our Temple Shalom community and leaving the world a better place (tikkun olam). Each member of this Circle has included Temple Shalom in their estate planning, regardless of the amount.

Pearl & Maurice Axelrad Fran & Harvey Berger Anne & Marc Feinberg Linda & Mike Gurevich Barbara & Herb Jacobowitz

Toby & Rabbi Emeritus Bruce E. Kahn Paula & Miles Kahn Joan Kalin Betsy Kingery

Rita Klein Myles Levin Judith & Alan Lewis Karen & Jack Lowe Peggy MacKnight

Rachel & Walter Miller Jane Rosov Leslie & Michael Rubin

To learn more and to become part of the Generation to Generation Circle, contact us at GenerationtoGeneration@templeshalom.net and see https://www.templeshalom.net/support/legacy-giving.

13

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

Wednesday Minyan

By Marty Shargel For many years, a group of congregants meet in the chapel to daven shachrit. The service begins promptly at 8:00 am, is about 45 minutes, and no experience or knowledge of Hebrew is required. There is no designated leader—we all participate and enjoy each other’s company. It is an opportunity to say kaddish, to pray for healing, and be in community. After the service, we solve all the world’s problems over bagels and snacks and schnapps. Give it a try; you may, as others have done, stick around. All are welcome, whether just to try it out once, come occasionally, or become a regular.

ones for Shabbat mornings. Shabbat Kiddush is recited and light snacks are served.

After a short oneg, we transition to Torah study, which usually focuses on the weekly Torah portion (parsha).

The parsha is the starting point for discussion, which often ranges widely, depending in large part on what those present want to discuss. All are encouraged to add their thoughts or comments, but no one is pushed to speak up. The discussions can range from how the ideas in the Torah portion have developed from older Jewish traditions to the present, what we can learn from the Torah that is relevant to our current times, and how these ancient texts have produced a very different Jewish ethic from what is stated in the original text. We often consider the thoughts of modern Jewish thinkers as well as the sages of the Medieval periods, and talk about how these ancient stories have been dealt with within the Reform movement compared to the more traditional branches of Judaism today.

The discussion is almost always very interesting and stimulating. It is a wonderful way to spend a portion of Shabbat, either occasionally or on a regular basis.

Those of us who attend regularly love to see new faces join us. An important part of these study sessions is the friendships and camaraderie that we develop as well. We look forward to seeing you on Shabbat morning.

Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study

by Michael Schwartz This note is to re-acquaint many in our congregation with a long-standing Shabbat morning activity here at Temple Shalom. I have been coming to this service for over 30 years and continually find it rewarding. It is a wonderful way to observe Shabbat in both a spiritual and intellectual manner.

The service itself is somewhat different from our erev Shabbat, holiday and b’nai mitzvah/simcha services. It is less formal and shorter (lasting about one hour), includes a shortened Torah service, and we recite prayers for healing and the mourner’s Kaddish. There are no sermons and almost no announcements. We use our usual Mishkan T’filah prayer book, and the service mostly follows the 14

Brotherhood The Brotherhood promotes a sense of fellowship and camaraderie among its members.

Brotherhood reaches out to all members, especially the men, of Temple Shalom, and →

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 (continued from previous page)

provides a caring, social, religious and service platform for the community. Our annual event calendar emphasizes these characteristics, and we invite all Temple Shalom members to participate in any of our events throughout the year.

Examples of Brotherhood events in recent years include: an annual Brotherhood Retreat (four years and going strong), Sunday brunches with wellknown speakers (journalists, local and national politicians, authors), screening of films on Jewish or Israel-related topics, and more. We also support the Temple by sponsoring various Temple-wide events throughout the year and the religious school by sponsoring the Community Kickoff, latke-fry every Chanukah, and its End of Year Picnic.

museums, musical programs and other events. We also welcome anyone who wishes to participate in planning additional outings in the local area.

Sisterhood

Social Action & Tikkun Olam The Temple Shalom Sisterhood has two main Committee goals: 1) to build community among Temple members, especially but not limited to the Temple’s women; and 2) to provide logistical and financial support for various Temple educational and religious initiatives and programs, including speakers and adult learning opportunities. The Sisterhood helps support the annual camp scholarship for students attending Jewish sleepaway camp, as well as the Community Kickoff and end-of-the-year picnic.

The Sisterhood also provides gifts for each student who becomes bar/bat/bet simchat mitzvah and Chanukah candles for all Religious School families.

We can’t achieve these important goals without your help! If you did not join the Sisterhood when you renewed your Temple membership for 20242025, it’s not too late. You can contact Sisterhood co-chairs Juliana Horowitz and Melanie Topper at sisterhood@templeshalom.net. And please also reach out to us if you have ideas for Sisterhood events, other suggestions, or would like to get more involved!

Renaissance Group The Renaissance Group provides an additional venue for our congregants to develop intellectually by taking advantage of the DC area’s social, historical, and educational opportunities. The group arranges activities and welcomes anyone who wishes to take advantage of these opportunities in the Washington area including tours of local

“Justice, justice you shall pursue!”

(Deuteronomy 16:20) At Temple Shalom, we are committed to the essential Jewish value of tikkun olam (“repair the world”). We view social action as a core tenet of our community, and we seek to repair the world through education, advocacy, and direct service to those in need.

Our Tikkun Olam Committee is open to all congregants and offers a variety of ways—small and large—for congregants to get involved in tikkun olam. In setting our social action priorities and programming, we look to the traditions of Reform Judaism so that our activities may advance Jewish ethical, moral, and social values. We meet once a month (usually the third Wednesday of the month), and publish a monthly newsletter to keep congregants informed about upcoming Tikkun Olam Committee and community events, advocacy initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.

This fall we are getting out the vote by writing postcards to registered BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) voters in swing states in partnership with Reclaim Our Vote and advocating for the passage of the Maryland Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment.

The Maryland Right to Reproductive → 15

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785 (continued from previous page)

Freedom Amendment (see here) will be on the ballot in November. A “yes” vote in November would lock in Marylanders’ reproductive rights for future generations by adding a new article to the Maryland Constitution’s Declaration of Rights. The amendment establishes a right to reproductive freedom, “including but not limited to the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end one’s own pregnancy.”

This coming year we will also focus on the many aspects of food insecurity, from the effects of

Temple Shalom Committees & Contact Information Book Club Janice Zalen Bookclub@Templeshalom.net Budget Committee Lynn Mandell Treasurer@templeshalom.net

Religious Education Committee Joanna Waldstreicher REC@TempleShalom.net Renaissance Group Paula Kahn and Sherry Doggett renaissance@templeshalom.net Sacred Spaces Berinna Doggett and Sherry Doggett sacredspaces@templeshalom.net

Capital Improvements Committee Debbie Szyfer deborah.szyfer@gmail.com

Sukkat Shalom sukkatshalom@templeshalom.net

Capital Campaign Committee Debbie Szyfer and Mike Rubin TSBuilding@templeshalom.net

Tikkun Olam Fran Paver and Betsy Kingery tikkunolam@templeshalom.net

Generation to Generation Committee Rachel Miller GenerationtoGeneration@templeshalom.net

Worship Committee Michael Schwartz and Marty Shargel masinmd@att.net; zugmere@verizon.net

House and Grounds Committee Mike Gurevich mike.gurevich@gmail.com Membership Committee Dana Larkin and Megan Parker membership@templeshalom.net Mitzvah Corps Mary Jacobs mitzvahcorps@templeshalom.net

16

climate change to solutions in our own region to food policies at Temple Shalom.

In addition, we actively advocate for gun violence prevention as well as climate initiatives, locally and statewide, work with Homes Not Borders to set up apartments for incoming asylum seekers, and run bi-annual blood drives.

To contact the Tikkun Olam Committee, email tikkunolam@templeshalom.net.

Auxiliaries Brotherhood Mike Gurevich and Marc Hershkowitz brotherhood@templeshalom.net Sisterhood Juliana Horowitz and Melanie Topper sisterhood@templeshalom.net Senior Youth Group Xani Polakoff

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

Architect’s Rendition

Opening The Gates Capital Project Update Here at Temple Shalom, we have worked to remove obstacles that block full participation in Jewish community, prayer, and learning.

Congregants and guests are encouraged to come as they are and find support as they engage with and foster a lifelong connection to Judaism.

Our building has hindered our ability to welcome all and embrace our values of inclusivity. We lack spaces for our congregation to celebrate with, learn from, and support one another. For many, our doors and stairways are too narrow, and the lack of an elevator prevents them from entering entirely or enjoying the space once inside. Overall, our space does not reflect the vibrancy of our community.

We want to build a physical space that reflects our core Jewish values and ensures that Temple Shalom is accessible and welcoming to all. To meet this goal, an architectural feasibility study was conducted in 2022–2023 with the support of the Architectural Committee (Jonathan Bennett, Mike Gurevich, Scott Kravetz, Jason Kromirs, Andrew Maayan, Marilyn Ripin, Carl Tretter, and Gordie Shaw, student member). Working with Brawer, Hauptman + Larkin Architects, the feasibility study identified the following improvements to be made to our physical space: • Creating an accessible and welcoming light filled lobby and entryway; • Adding a much-needed elevator to connect the upper and lower levels as well

as a wide, central staircase near our new entryway; • Replacing our existing narrow staircase with a wide circular design that is easier to navigate; • Refreshing the social hall to bring in natural light to an expanded venue for our larger-scale gatherings and simcha (joyous) celebrations; • Bringing our clergy and professional team together to work collaboratively; • Creating new classrooms and refreshing the education wing to ensure a robust educational program; and • Upgrading bathrooms throughout the synagogue to meet a variety of needs for all of our members and guests.

Throughout our physical space, we will use green technologies in our design and construction choices to reduce carbon emissions and live our Jewish values.

We look forward to the next steps in the process during the current “quiet” phase for the rest of this year during which our Capital Campaign Committee (Matt Andelman, Matt Breman, Sherry Doggett, Rita Klein, Karen Lowe, Andrea Maayan, Theresa Taylor, and Susan Zemsky) along with Rabbi Ackerman and Cantor Tovlev will work with the Heller Fundraising Group to seek the leadership gifts that will help make this vision a reality.

For more information on this project and the campaign, please reach out to co-chairs Mike Rubin and Debbie Szyfer, at TSBuilding@templeshalom.net.

17

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

BIRTHDAYS October-December OCTOBER 1 Carrie Brownlie David Fishlowitz Courtney Green Sharon Salus Aaron M Silverman Ethan Singer Arden Suzman Eyal S. Trahan

2

Audrey Adamson Sadie McGowan Sadie Reisman

3

Alicia Dalbey Hannah Korvin Karen Miller Gary Milwit Dana Payes Debra Phillips Jonathan Rose

4

Carrie Feibel Pamela Lotke Annalise C. Otterson

9

18

28

Jeffrey Davenport Emily Hecht-McGowan

10

Michelle Cohen Diane Schwartz Talia A. Sfekas

Micah George Emily Levine

Clara Beshoar Alexander Cronin Braden Elinoff Henry Germaine

Paul B Ellis Joel Klein Joanne Salus

11 Linda Chang Nora Simon Alex (Shadow) Strachman Miller

Louis Wolinetz

12 Robert Braun Olivia Polin Levi Price Amy Shaffer

13 Chelsea Green

14 Daniel Bloom Allison Howard Cameron Reznek Rudy Rudacil

5

15

Vinita Ahuja Linda Aldoory Alisha Greenberg Julie Hansell Kenneth Kramer Joan Oppenheimer

Daniel Bart Francine Berger Lillian Kahn Emily P Meyer Myra Ryan Mike Ryan Aaron Schwartz

6

Caleb Colmery William Delovitch Marney Jacobs Arnold Reznek Siena Schaner Carlie Sylvan Joelle Tessler

7

Micaela Core Rose Horowitz Gary Houseknecht Jonah Kudlowitz Ilana Marmon Sheryl Nehmer

8

Ryan Gehl Michael Knoll Stephanie Lauf 18

16 Patricia Coggeshall Eli Dunn Maya O Feltren Alice Goodman Julie Kaplan Wyndy Rausenberger Carri Wasserberg Danielle Wolk

17 Phyllis Dietz Thomas Dietz Nora Hanlon Joseph Kidder Aaron Patton Steven Ross

19

20 Arthur Berlin Dara Goldberg Peter Matteson

21 Benjamin Bederson Shirley Goldberg Carolyn Salus

22 Samuel Camacho Maddox Delovitch Avery Hegstad

23 Mollie Dalbey David Kahn Benjamin Levine Eli Levine David Nelson Lesley Wilcox

24 Marcia Bache Sage Hulsebus Joseph Salus II Susan Solomon Ralph Terris

25 Jonathan Goodman Sean Lyngaas Leah Markowitz Michael Scherer Victor Schneider

26 Jessica Coggeshall Roslyn Docktor Paul Egendorf Mark Kudlowitz Karen Lowe

27 Zhenya Blaze Cohen Lean Field Judith Goldstein Robbie Gould Ely Portillo Barrett Ripin

29 Heather Bender Mateo Caplan Emily Feltren Seth Fireman Dylan F Huynh Christy Reuben Kidder Penina Meier-Silverman Evan Schultz

30 Sarah Cox Allison Druin Dalia Elfassi Jessica Escobedo Ari Gardner Susan Klees Laura Lourenco Mairi C Nimmo-Smith Eva Rocke

31 Kenneth Berman Melanie Cohen Dorian Karp Francoise Stovall Tina Walsh

NOVEMBER 1 Darren Mitchell Deborah Szyfer

2 Deborah Golden Karen Horvitz Colleen Labbe

3 Naveh Berner-Kadish Mira E Budd

4 Nathaniel Annunziata Eliza Jane Engel Ita Fogel Aaron Rosenberg

5 Ed Klees

→

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

BIRTHDAYS

(continued from previous page)

6

13

22

3

Robin Dinerman William Kingery Sheila Mulhovo Karen Safer Kelly Vaena Russell R Wheeler

Leora Breman Jeanne Goldberg Stuart Gordon David Horowitz

Matthew Dalbey Corina Kingery Benjamin Landesman Peter Nesin Joan Safier

Eleanor Barton-Biegelsen Bee Barton-Biegelsen Sylvie Bravin Rayna D’Aubermont Jesse Greenbaum

7

Emma Bassin Claire Bernstein Zora Galinsky Dawn Goldstein Debra Jaffe Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn Scott Shoreman

8

Katie Feiock Emma Field Adina Field Samuel Goldberg Ruth Letnes Jackson Mackie Viola Pemberton

9

Eve Cintron Zack Solomon Andy Szekely Amanda Szekely Robin Varon

10

Carol Godes Eli Goldman Sarah Leavitt Jonathan Rains Daniel Ripin Howard Rosenberg Peter Ryan Julie Sulkin

11

Allan Fogel Paula Kahn Audrey Kramer Laura Malowane Kerry Schaner Shanni Silberberg

12

Joel Davis Cathy Harris Brian Hopkins Jessica Kingery Joan Meier Elizabeth Wanicur

14

Sam Millikan Ada Prager Kaben Schwartz Jennifer Skillicorn Marcos Vaena

15

Scott Fogel Emily Klein Jefferson Stovall

16

Beryl Feinberg Deborah Hutton David Levy Paul Mackie

17

Julia Barton-Biegelsen Myron Brilliant Daniela L Lavery Richard Udell Elizabeth S Wagner

18

Ben Bevington Eva Escobedo Eliana Escobedo Deborah Goldberg Rachel Goutos Sara Lange Lilliana Rath Rachel Robinson

19

23

Maximilian Haselkorn Ilana Houseknecht Lynn Kanowith Michelle Kanter-Cohen Eric Kayne Heidi Lovett

24

Daniel Escavage Evan Koblentz Jennifer Kramer

25

Ava Goldman David Tyler

5 Adam Auerbach Elizabeth Stone Samuel Vaena

6 PhilipaFriedman Eleanor Lauf Sara Nathan

7

28

Elizabeth Watson

Kenny Fried Allan Berger Carol Jimenez Rachel Breman David Korvin Brayden Fishman Samuel Pikofsky-Christiansen Michael Liftik Julia Matteson 27 Karen Berger Katie Rosenberg Jack Bevington 8 Oliver Bevington Paige Ceresa Norma Fenves Charles Jacobson Cheryl Rinehart Jacob Palosky Malakai Strachman Miller Leslie Rubin Carl Tretter 9 Eliot Tretter William Hochman Gabriel Schrier

29

Licia Galinsky Sam Goldman Laura Pajor Paul Waxman

DECEMBER 1

James Chervenak Caitlin Coillberg Michael Gerber Caroline Kleeman Erin Love Dylan Max

2

21

Rachel Auerbach Autumn Kramer Raphael Meitiv Ann Rubin Goldman

26

Scott Fleischer Ze’ev Lahat Noah Schulhof Andy Sfekas David Wanicur

20

4

Amanda Kramer Mara Youdelman

30

Eve Amani Bassin-Reimer

Ron Earnest Daniel Segal Isabel Udell Sarah Kargbo-Hill Max E Ryan Laylie Smith Rita Zucker

10 Atlas Bederson Rachel Gurevich Conrad Patton Martin Shargel Daniel Suzman Carol D Weiss

11 David Goldman Deborah Leiderman Amy Levner Emmett Nirenberg Richard Payes

→

19

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

BIRTHDAYS

(continued from previous page)

12

17

22

28

Alex Custin Roland Leiser Tayler Mayer Barry Molar Maia Orenstein Lucas Rubin Katie Sheketoff

Seth Cohen Jason Gelman Michael Gurevich Genevieve Noyce Max Ruda

Dianne Kirsch Louis Klein Rachel Maturana

Joseph Greenbaum Paige Hochman Helen Horowitz

23

29

18

Jen Andelman Keren Joshi

Roberta Cohen Max Mandell

24 Robb Tretter

Leo DiPietro Lisa Krim Judith Levy Carla Perlo

19

25

30

Ethan Joselow Dina Passman Madalyn Shapero Alayna Trilling

Finn Stelzner Elliott Wagner-Smith

Emmett Glass Kaleb Goldman Zamir Kanthor Joel Maiman Augie Shefferman

13 Martine Glover-Trahan Catherine Horowitz Leaf Tyler Pell

14 Rayah Harris Andrew Naimon Rebecca Naimon

26

15

21

Michael Gelman Joseph Geraci Emilia Guzman Tonya Katcher

Susan Cohen Joni Kayne Lila Maturana

Amelia Dutcher-Stoy Jeannette Gordon Clark Phipps Daniel P Rosenberg Daniel Ruby Jared Safier Rachel Schmeltz

Jana Arbogast Laura Gehl Dahna Goldstein Daniel Lauf Elizabeth Novey Karen Young

16 Samuel Caballero Todd Frager Reid Goldberg Sydney Wolk

20

20 Alan Kagen

27

31 Bonnie Green Elizabeth Held Natalie Held Helene Sacks Justin Safier Eli Sherr Jeff Waldstreicher

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

TEMPLE SHALOM FUNDS Tzedakah is a central mitzvah of Judaism. Donors benefit as much as, or more, from giving as does the recipient. Donating tzedakah can recognize a special event, honor an individual, memorialize a loved one or community member, or thank the Temple or an individual for something particular. All contributions made to Temple Shalom funds are fully tax deductible, and all amounts are welcome.

TEMPLE SHALOM GENERAL FUND These gifts have great impact due to their flexibility and help ensure that our Temple is open to all regardless of financial ability.

Burton Hoffman Memorial Fund Special projects to support our Temple community related to worship, education, youth engagement, life cycle events, films/media presentations, and adult b’nai mitzvah program.

CAPITAL FUND Capital projects to support ongoing long-term work to David Rivkind Memorial improve our building and grounds. Flower Fund Floral/other decorations for Temple TEMPLE SHALOM ENDOWMENT Shalom’s services/programs and FUND HONORING RABBI general beautification of Temple EMERITUS BRUCE E. KAHN and its grounds.

Supports the long-term financial health of Temple Shalom for Eli Newberger Speakers Fund generations to come.

Speaker programs for Temple CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS This is a traditional way to say thank you for support with a lifecycle event or other personal guidance, service, or inspiration.

The following clergy use them for tzedakah projects at the clergy’s discretion.

Senior Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Cantor Z’evi Tovlev Rabbi Educator Joshua Gischner Rabbi Emeritus Bruce E. Kahn SPECIAL PURPOSE FUNDS There are 12 Special Purpose Funds, each uniquely dedicated to support specific projects and/or activities to supplement Temple funding.

enable participation in religious services at Temple Shalom.

Phyllis and Stanley Nehmer Fund for Special Events Temple programming/special events to expand Judaic knowledge, social interaction, continuing education, and arts enrichment.

The Tretter Family Music Fund Support Te m p l e music programming including Artistsin-Residence, scholarships for song leaders, shaliach tzibur, music training camps, musical community outreach, commissioning of for Temple Shalom, Shalom including its Brotherhood. music musical education for Temple music groups, and audio-visual Herman Rosenfeld Memorial equipment not covered through Resettlement Fund Funds or loans to Jewish other means. immigrants resettling in the United States; support Temple’s Torat Shalom Fund education and pursuit of social justice (including Torah-related programming including Shabbat Mitzvah Corps). morning Torah study.

Levinsohn-Feinberg Youth Educational Program Fund To make a donation, click here: Scholarships for Temple members Online Donations to attend Jewish summer camps and programs for Temple youth.

Oscar Felker Memorial Educational Enrichment Fund Educational enrichment for adults and youth, including scholarships for college/rabbinical/cantorial school, special projects for David Mark Gildenhorn Fund Scholarships for Temple youth to the religious school, purchase of books/reference materials, participate in programs in Israel. educational trips for members, Adele D. Lewis Memorial and Scholars-in-Residence.

Teachers Fund Professional development for Sigmund Mayer Jr. Prayer Book Fund religious school teachers and For the purchase of prayer books, betterment of the religious school. ritual items, and other ways to

Donations may also be mailed to Finance Manager, Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

Please specify the occasion or person being honored or remembered, the fund for your donation, and the name and address for who should be informed of your contribution.

21

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

DONATIONS January – August Tzedakah is an important mitzvah of Judaism. It humanizes both the giver and the recipient. It acknowledges an important occasion, thanks someone for a particular thing, or pays tribute in sympathy. Temple Shalom thanks all who have generously donated to our community.

TEMPLE SHALOM GENERAL FUND Diane Baker in honor of Carrie Wolinetz and her Simchat Mitzvah Howard Berger in memory of Herb Jacobowitz Phyllis & Thomas Dietz to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Betsy & Bill Kingery Danil Faust in honor of Erica Blouin Danil Faust in memory of Erica Lynn Blouin and Sylvia Estrella Feliciano Barbara Fishman in memory of Herb Jacobowitz with love Harold Garson in memory of Herbert Jacobowitz Alisha Greenberg & Chris Farley in honor of Jacob Farley’s Bar Mitzvah with a big thank you to Andy Mark Jewish Community Foundation in honor of Marc R. Feinberg Carol Jimenez in honor of Bill & Betsy Kingery’s 50th Anniversary Robert & Linda Krauss in honor of Myles Levin Laura & Lionel Lourenco in honor of Chai School teachers Lynn & Lauren Mandell in celebration of the 10th grade trip to the mikvah Betsy Mendelsohn Karen & Douglas Miller in honor of Andy Mark and Scott Kravetz for their incredible work and support leading up to Julia’s Bat Mitzvah Miller, Karen & Douglas Miller in honor of Andrew Maayan and the temple staff for their support leading up to and on the day of Julia’s Bat Mitzvah.

Caren Mitchell in honor of Myles Levin’s 90th birthday Alison Politziner in honor of Dylan’s bar mitzvah Marlene Slatkin in memory of Herb Jacobowitz Samantha Spindel & Justin Musaffi to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary Jeffrey Steger & Janice Pliner in honor of Betsey & Bill Kingery’s 50th wedding anniversary 22

Dennis & Joyce Watts in honor of their granddaughter Sarani Neravanda’s bat mitzvah Eliot Waxman & Jennifer Main in memory of Edward Waxman Michael Weinreb in memory of his valued and dear NOAA colleague Herb Jacobowitz RABBI EMERITUS BRUCE E. KAHN ENDOWMENT FUND Brian Handelman in memory of Beverly Handelman Marc Hershkowitz in memory of Sylvia Lask In honor of Rabbi Kahn’s 50 years in the Rabbinate and with thanks for his years of dedication and service – Rabbis Rachel Ackerman & Jake Singer-Beilin Bruce Baum Laurence Block Matthew & Rachel Breman Greg & Berinna Doggett Donald & Judith Garner Glenn Germaine & Anita Andrade Michael & Linda Gurevich Marc Hershkowitz Peter & Allison Howard Barbara Jacobowitz Carol Jimenez Sopan & Keren Joshi Rita Klein Jonathan Labovitz John Landesman & Linda Aldoory Lynn & Lauren Mandell Joan Meier Karen & Douglas Miller Sandra J. Miller Megan & Austin Parker Jane Rosov Michael & Leslie Rubin Michael & Diane Schwartz Irwin Slonin Jeffrey Steger & Janice Pliner Ruth Stuart Melanie Topper & Jason Kromirs →

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

DONATIONS

(continued from previous page) Temple Shalom Board of Trustees Temple Shalom Brotherhood Temple Shalom Past Presidents Temple Shalom Sisterhood CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS Rabbi Rachel Ackerman Mitzvah Fund Jordin & Bev Cohen in support of Temple Shalom and its mission to educate young Jews Jordin & Bev Cohen in honor of the meaningful wedding ceremony you officiated for Tali and Jaime Wendy and Albert Gonzales in memory of Herb Jacobowitz Stuart & Jeannette Gordon in memory of Herb Jacobowitz Alisha Greenberg & Chris Farley in honor of Jacob Farley’s Bar Mitzvah Jo Ellin Gutterman & Robert Levy in honor of and with thanks to Xani Pollakoff, Josh Feldman and Nomi Feldman for loaning their baby car seat Steven & Laurie Horvitz in honor of Rabbi Ackerman conducting Ezra Hunt’s naming Jeremy Kanthor & Farah Nageer-Kanthor in honor of Scott Kravetz for his wonderful support to Zamir throughout his Bar Mitzvah preparation Judith Leopold to celebrate Dylan Max becoming a Bar Mitzvah Daniel Levin & Gemma Flamberg in honor of Myles Levin’s 90th birthday Karen & Douglas Miller in honor of Rabbi Rachel Ackerman for her support and in honor of Julia’s Bat Mitzvah Dede Ordin in honor of Rabbi Rachel with immense thanks from the Adult Simchat Mitzvah class of 5784 Jenny Schnaier in honor of Rabbi Ackerman’s beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony for Jaime Berez & Tali Cohen Allan Shapiro in honor of the naming of our granddaughter Olive Millie Ottalini Stacey & David Solin in honor of Eric Solin’s Bar Mitzvah Cantor Ze’evi Tovlev Mitzvah Fund Alisha Greenberg & Chris Farley in honor of Jacob Farley’s Bar Mitzvah Jeremy Kanthor & Farah Nageer-Kanthor in honor of Rachel Robinson and her Bar Mitzvah

tutoring of Zamir Rachel Meyer in honor of Cantor Tovlev generously caring for my family Karen & Douglas Miller in honor of Cantor Ze’evi for your support and beautiful music during Julia’s Bat Mitzvah Dede Ordin in honor of Cantor Ze’evi with heartfelt thanks from the Adult Simchat Mitzvah Class 5784 Stacey & David Solin in honor of Eric Solin’s Bar Mitzvah Rabbi Josh Gischner Mitzvah Fund Stephen Horowitz & Linda Chang In honor of the 5th grade Matan Siddur ceremony Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn Mitzvah Fund Paul & Roberta Freedenberg in memory of Herb Jacobowitz Nina Gray in honor of Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn for his help and kindness in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.

Miles & Paula Kahn in honor of Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn for all he has done for the Temple and for Paula and me A. Thomas & Iris Levin in honor of Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn’s 50 years in the rabbinate Joan Meier in honor of Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn with deep gratitude for his generosity and compassion to my family and me Jo Ellin Gutterman & Robert Levy in honor of and with thanks to Xani Pollakoff, Josh Feldman and Nomi Feldman for loaning their baby car seat Steven & Laurie Horvitz in honor of Rabbi Ackerman conducting Ezra Hunt’s naming Jeremy Kanthor & Farah Nageer-Kanthor in honor of Scott Kravetz for his wonderful support to Zamir throughout his Bar Mitzvah preparation Judith Leopold to celebrate Dylan Max becoming a Bar Mitzvah Daniel Levin & Gemma Flamberg in honor of Myles Levin’s 90th birthday Karen & Douglas Miller in honor of Rabbi Rachel Ackerman for her support and in honor of Julia’s Bat Mitzvah Dede Ordin in honor of Rabbi Rachel with immense thanks from the Adult Simchat Mitzvah class of 5784 →

23

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

DONATIONS

(continued from previous page) Jenny Schnaier in honor of Rabbi Ackerman’s beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony for Jaime Berez & Tali Cohen Allan Shapiro in honor of the naming of our granddaughter Olive Millie Ottalini Stacey & David Solin in honor of Eric Solin’s Bar Mitzvah SPECIAL FUNDS Adele D. Lewis Memorial Teachers Fund Amy Kassiola in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Max Stacey & David Solin in honor of Eric Solin’s Bar Mitzvah Dianne Tencer in honor of Nancy Rose Burton Hoffman Memorial Fund Stacey & David Solin in honor of Eric Solin’s Bar Mitzvah Capital Campaign Michael & Leslie Rubin in honor of Betsy & Bill Kingery’s 50th Anniversary David Mark Gildenhorn Fund Sandra & David West in memory of Shifra Kadish Herman Rosenfeld Religious School Scholarship and Social Justice Fund Kathryn Campana-Scherer & Michael Scherer in honor of Andy Mark for Iris Campana-Scherer’s bat mitzvah.

Kathryn Campana-Scherer & Michael Scherer in honor of Anne Feinberg for Iris CampanaScherer’s bat mitzvah.

Sandi Costello in memory of George Ruby Levinsohn-Feinberg Jewish Summer Camp Fund Rabbi Rachel Ackerman in honor of Mark Ross for all of his incredible work on the special purpose funds Michel Lettre in honor of the Confirmation of our Grandson Jackson Mackie Gregg Levy in memory of George Ruby, dear husband of Judy Levy

24

Oscar Felker Memorial Educational Enrichment Fund Cara Crawford in honor of the beautiful bris that Rabbi Johanna Potts officiated for our son Noah Crawford Sigmund Mayer, Jr. Prayer Book Fund Dede Ordin on behalf of the 2024 Adult Simchat Mitzvah Class Tikkun Olam Refugee Resettlement Seva Kramer in honor of Dylan’s Bar Mitzvah Benjamin Smith & Doreen Sterling in memory of my grandparents Fannie & Edward Marshall Sara Weiser in memory of Ken Helfman Rabbi Rachel Ackerman in honor of the wonderful work of the Tikkun Olam Committee to help support refugee families.

In support of resettling the Afghan refugee family Temple Shalom recently sponsored, we also thank: Sarah Bassin & Jordan Reimer Linda Benesch & Daniel Hausman Glenn Germaine & Anita Andrade Karl Held & Fran Paver David & Shana Jacobs Miles & Paula Kahn Julie Kaplan & Dennis Auerbach Peggy MacKnight Lynn & Lauren Mandell Joan Meier Jerry & Deborah Nedelman Jane Rosov Jeffrey Steger & Janice Pliner Sara Weiser Torat Shalom Torah Study Fund Alisha Greenberg & Chris Farley in honor of Jacob Farley’s Bar Mitzvah with a special thank you to Marty Shargel for all of his support Tretter Family Music Fund Sharon Gobioff in memory of Sarel Kromer Philip Korenman in honor of In memory of Dr. Marvin Gerard Sara Weiser in honor of Betsy & Bill Kingery’s 50th wedding anniversary →

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

DONATIONS

(continued from previous page) Yahrzeit Fund Lynn Brooks in memory of Sidney Goldstein and Mary Kravetz Joy Chapper & Yolanda Ellis in memory of Frank M. Chapper Joel & Elizabeth Davis and Family in memory of Nance Gamse Laurence & Jacqulyn Hefter in memory of Rose Hefter Barbara Jacobowitz in memory of Jonathan Gallo Barbara Jacobowitz in memory of Jack Esterman Richard & Vivian Kramer in memory of Bessie Mae Brown Robert & Linda Krauss in memory of Dorothy Krauss Craig Lustig & Pete Carter in memory of Helen Perlstein

Walter & Rachel Miller in memory of Peter Miller Jane Rosov in memory of my loving mother Lillian Tobin Alan & Amy Shaffer in memory of Helen Shaffer Martin & Carolyn Shargel in memory of Eli Small Martin & Carolyn Shargel in memory of Irene Shargel Heifetz Lane Tapley in honor of Priscilla Tapley Soching Tsai & David Kornbluth in memory of Irene Kornbluth Susan Walsh in memory of Joan Burka Lori Weinstein in memory of Richard Barth, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Lori Weinstein in memory of Stuart Weinstein, beloved husband, father and grandfather Rita Zucker in memory of Edwin Zucker

25

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES October-December Zecher Tzadik Livracha The memory of the righteous are a blessing OCTOBER 1 Joan Burka Mary Kravetz Gertrude Rothman Sam Wolff 2 Estelle Cohen David Karl Minna Katz Muriel Faye Kritzik Marvin Lipco 3 Andrew Cohen Daniel Solomon Jaffe Henry Kahn Ilyse Simon Gontovnik 4 Robert Arbacher Millie Markison Ben Radis 5 Lou Kaplan Philipp Rosenthal Charles Yagerman 6 Albert Levin Sadie Minowitz Sam Nedelman Robert Schwartz 7 Sally Regina Gross Ariel Shaker Ya’akov Snyderman 8 Natalie Ackerman Alfred A. Apfel Joseph H. Green Beatrice Milwit Susan Epstein Dill Sydney Soule 26

10 Jacob Bleam Sarah Leah Farbman William Goldman Clark Gottlieb Eugene B. Schwartz 11 Bessie Handelman Alvin Kushner Julius Lubman Lin Ramsey 12 Rhoda Epstein Trudy Moses Sadie Rosenthal 13 Max G Bernhardt Lucille Hauser Adrienne M. Kahn Ellen M. Schalkowsky Ruben Tannenbaum 14 William Barger Michael Shefferman 15 Betty Lehrich June Lochner Tucker Miriam Wexler 16 Randie Lamson Lillie Leibman Debbi Maslov 17 Burton Hoffman Sophie Horenberg Frances Rhein Sigmund Safier Barbara Brandon Schnorrenberg Irving Sirota

18 Joan Betty Michaels Bernard Miriam Blechman Geraldine Lebowitz Harold Steger 19 Murray M. Berger Juanita Bickel Regina W. Deutsch Mildred Doggett Jane Harkaway David Roth Lissy Wagner Lottie Wagner Simon Waldemar Wagner 20 Lillian Braun Seymour Krasney Norman Krause 21 Gertrude Gotthelf Carols Sue Gould Rose Mark

22 Howard Levine Gordon Shaw Judith Winokur 23 Mollie Bank Mary Jo Concannon Elaine Jentleson Resnick Gertrude Sterling 24 Clara Molar Nathan Deborah Kaplan Potts Elliot Small Adele Spiegelman 25 Murray Feshbach Ian Goodrich Edward Greenbaum James Lippman Gida Michaels Hanna Sukiennik →

CONDOLENCES June-August Simon Heil on the death of grandmother, Carole Heil Maggie Heidema on the death of grandmother, Ruth Snyder Ruti Kadish and Mattan, Naveh (Solimar) and Segev Berner-Kadish on the death of mother and grandmother, Shifra Kadish

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

YAHRZEITS

(continued from previous page) 26 Evelyn Aptaker Bruce Mellow Ben Rose Morris Dennis Schneider Morton Singer 27 Jimmy Cullen Mollie Karbel Selma Lomberg Leon G. Payes Felicita Sierra Kathryn Weston Vivian Windt 28 William Goldstein Gunner Kaersvang Sandra Levy Lillian S. Lewis Shirley Newman Paul Warner 29 Herman Klein Phyllis Nehmer 30 David Bevington Esther Hamburger Lillian Heisler Gurt Nudel Polly Rosenthal Harry Tabak 31 Arthur Berlin Adelaide Chapper Fred Hertz Leila Ann Valk

NOVEMBER 1 Irving Borscher Leonard Harris Steve McConville Minna Milton Joan U. Rains Sylvia Rosenberg Mildred Selsky Ruth Katz Shapiro Gerald Silverman

2 Gary Nathan Berger Sylvia K. Hoffman Bonnie Goldberg Leiser Claire Zimand Miller Nate Muskin Jen White Arnold Windt 3 Idella Abramowitz Irene Hortick Ralph T. Houseknecht Roslyn Kahn Alan S. Rains Henry Walter Weiss Louis Zucker 4 Susan Barkan Leonard Hochman Allan London Michael Simeon Lyman Michael Markin Louis Snyderman Franklyn Yasmer Marilyn Zimmerman 5 Burt Kahn Charles Markison Aliza Mizrachi Tillie Wayne 6 Helene Crystal Linda Dano Jackie Fields Pearl Reiter Fink Walter Hauser Anita Mellow 7 Irving Kamenker Efrem Potts Sylvan Solomon 8 Harold Bruno Ralene D. Cook Aaron Kimche Julian Rubin 9 Richard Kavalsky Edna Lowe Evelyn Silverstein Nolan

10 Sally Kanowith Lawrence Ribakove Flora Fenster Schuman 11 Hugh Farmer Doris Feuer William Fox Joseph Klein Sally Klein David Milton Sara Plotnick Marcel Poulin Jennie Zinder 12 Lillian Reale Dottie Stevens Paul Zinder 13 Elliot Harding Kapstein Celia Lundy Norman Rosenfeld Mildred Schiller Lillian Sonnenschein 14 Herbert Spindel 15 Aaron Caplan Morris Fein Benjamin Kaplowitz Matthew Margolis Andrew Plotnick Isadore Rosenberg Florence Wolf 16 Jerry Benjamin Bette Bernstein Louis Held Connie Jankowskie Roslyn Lurie Anne B. Platshon 17 Jacob Braun Leroy Lebowitz Jack Spiegelman 18 Marilyn Druin Asher Gerecht Hannah Hamburger Irving Katz

Evelyn Munro James Rapp Isadore Reznek 19 Gertrude Berman Billy Davenport Arnold Farber Mary Norris Ransohoff Jane Shafritz 20 Esther Bolker Carl Allen Saperstein 21 Marilyn Blonder Herbert Samuel Levy 22 Miriam Freedman Doreen Saltzberg Celia Weinreb Louis Weitzner 23 Hannah Chatlin Joan Cook Evelyn Post Sally Vogler 24 Lucie Bertha Kallmann Herbert Lester Kammerman

Lawrence Lewis Rose Meyer Suzanne Weissel Mark 25 Blanche Kaplinsky Howard Katcher Robert Kling 26 Orville Alexander Joseph Brenig David T. Eisen Edith Fisher 27 Ita Akselrod Bernard Pasternak Ida Polland Sophie Schloss 28 Catherine England Richard Marks Sey-Shing Sun → 27

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

YAHRZEITS

(continued from previous page) 29 Sidney Fireman Rebecca Jenna Horowitz Seymour (Sy) Rook 30 Harold Bruno, Sr. Joseph Caro Leonard H. Kahn Molly Levenson Thelma Matican Arnold Meyerson Henry Peritz Phyllis Raphael Lillian Small Anne Warner Owen Winters

DECEMBER 1 Eduardo Arcos Lilly Field 2 Michael Paul Kling Jack Kranz Charles Mandell Maria E. Steggerda-Darrow

Paul P. Sterling 3 Alfonse Finzi Jean B. Kranz Paul Lewis 4 Jimmy Burka Jack Freedman Frances C Tanenbaum 5 Phyllis Goldman Andrea Kahn Amy Pasternak Samuel Platshon Siegfried Schlawanski Harry Schwartz 6 Hilda Finzi Rela Lipper Carol Moses Seymour Rady Naomi Smith

28

7 Judith Koren Seymour Schnaier Edna Silk Marjorie Strom Lillian Dean Title 8 Andrew Kingery Maria Munro Rhoda Rosenberg Sylvia Yagerman 9 Ursel Dolinsky Robert Reale Sara Stern 10 Max Cummins Ada Maister Elfi Rook 11 Rosalie Blonder Werner Satz 12 Shelley Davis Allen Howard Theodore Jorgensen Sr. Frances Larkin Doris R. Salus Stephen Shafritz Carolyn Wolk 13 Davida Merel Luttenberg Dvora Mendel Evelyn Samtur Rose Steinberg 14 Pearl Brown Jacob P. Friedman Ronald Godes Grant Perry Herbert Bernard Posner Jerry Ransohoff 15 Moses Kinstein Bluma Lamm Isidore Levy Lottie Lewis David Plotnick Emily Rapp

16 Mary Blumenthal Jason Kahn David Edward Kazdan Harriet Radis 17 George Field Anges Schuster Allen Sperling Esther Winters 18 Arnold Kahlenberg Edward Schulzinger David Stevens Jimmie Thomas 19 Rose Campana Jerome Kamenker Esther Leibowitz John J. Meyer 20 Steven Katz Michael Sulkin Rose Trepel 21 Lila Barth George H. Fried Morton Lucash Helen Stailey 22 Theodore Lurie 23 Elizabeth Heidema Helen Kolatch Charles Krauss Lillian Robinson Dennis Sabbath Samuel Schreiber 24 Alden M. Cohen George Harry Farbman Albert C. Lott Lee Elliot Onkeles Robert Siegel 25 Louise Isabel Goldstone Meier Henrietta Saltzman Ben Tobin

26 Stanley Barban Joni Mark Norman Spindelman Rosaline Sterman Anita Weinstein Irvin Zimmerman 27 Shirley Lipco Baker Eileen Gardner Paul Hoffman Wallace P. Manheimer Judith Susan Reed 28 Freda Brenner David Firestone Lisel Levy Rosa Rosenblit Otto Rosenwald Stanley Schriener Philip Silverlieb Judy Hadden Spencer Sylvia Sulsky 29 Melvin Goldberg Arthur Schiller Jean Stein 30 Benjamin Kagen Myfanwy Smith 31 Alfred Burka Lilllian Gordon Brenda Guttman Agnes P. Schlawanski Sylvia L. Singer Irene Steinberg Bruce Steinberg Zachary Steinberg William Steinberg Matthew Steinberg

TEMPLE SHALOM FALL 2024 | 5785

LIFE AT TEMPLE SHALOM

29

8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-587-2273 www.templeshalom.net

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Shanah Tovah From

Temple Shalom