Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

March 2011, Adar 1 - Adar 2, 5771 Newsletter Editor: Bernice F. Cohen 301-598-0192 Website: http://www.jrlw.org

 

The Rabbi and his wife were assigned to their first Congregation to reopen a shul in Brooklyn. They arrived in February, excited about their opportunities. When they saw the Shul it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time for the Purim Service. They worked hard , repairing, plastering, painting, etc. They were ahead of schedule when a severe snowstorm hit the area. After the storm the Rabbi went to the Shul and his heart sank when he saw all the damage the storm had done to the building. A large area of plaster had fallen off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit. The Rabbi cleaned up the mess on the floor and headed home. On the way home he passed a flea market and stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful handmade crocheted tablecloth with a Mogen David embroidered in the center of the tablecloth. It was just the right size to cover the hole in the wall where the plaster had fallen off. He purchased the tablecloth. (Article continued on page 8)

Upcoming JRLW March

Events 2rd Wed. Na’Amat Reg Mtg 4th Fri. Conservative Svcs Interfaith 7th Mon. Newsletter Deadline 12th Sat Conservative Svcs CH 2 14th Mon JRLW Board Meeting 15th Tue Great Songs of the 20th Cent. 15th Tue. Na’Amat Bd Mtg 16th Wed Hadassah Meeting 20th Sun JRLW Breakfast Forum 23rd Wed B’nai B’rith Bd Mtg 24th Thu JRLW Singles 27th Sun Hadassah New Member Tea 29th Tue Lessons learned from the Holocaust

Religious Services

Snapshot

JRLW together with Shaare Tefila Congregation, are conducting services every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM and minyans Sun thru Thu 7:30 PM in the Clubhouse II Café’.

Friday February 4th evening Conservative Shabbat Services 8 PM at Interfaith Chapel. Services will be led by Rabbi Gary Fink. Ed Laskin will lead the Choir. Services will be sponsored by B’nai B’rith.

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JRLW

President’s Message

 

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

I wish to once again thank everyone for all your prayers and concern during my recent illness. I truly appreciate it.

I also want to thank Kitty Atkin, Vice President, for stepping in and performing admirably during my absence.

I am very happy to announce that the Religious Committee, headed by Allan Firestone, was able to purchase updated prayer books for the High Holidays Reform Services.

Please refer to our Newsletter every month for the important dates and programs that occur every month. Also, please share this Newsletter with those people who are not on the mailing list. This gives everyone the opportunity to participate in the various programs.

I wish to point out four very important dates to put on your calendar:

April 10 – will be Good Deeds Day. Non-perishable food products will be collected in Clubhouse I. Students from Jewish Day School will be in Clubhouse II to help us with our computers.

April 23 – our kosher Passover Seder will be held in Clubhouse I. The registration form appears in this Newsletter.

May 21 – The Womens’ Shabbat Service will be held in Clubhouse II. This service was held last year and was very successful. I hope you will bring your friends and especially your granddaughters to observe this wonderful day.

APRIL DATES

1 Fri - JRLW Reform Shabbat Svc. Interfaith Chapel 7:30 pm

2 Sat - Study w/Rabbi Samber CH II 9:15 am

3 Sun - Hadassah Passover Program CH II 3:00 pm

5 Tue - JRLW Bd CH II 7 pm6 Wed - NA’AMAT Luncheon CH I 6 Wed - JWV Mtg CH I 11 am6 Wed CLL Lecture7 Thu - Classes9 Sat - JRLW Shabbat Svc CH II 9:15 am10 Sun - JWV Brunch CH I 10:15 am10 Sun - Good Deeds Day13 Wed - Hadassah Lecture Series 7:30 pm14 Thu - Classes16 Sat - Study w/Rabbi Samber CH II 9:15

am17 Sun - JRLW Brunch CH I 10:00 am18 Mon - Hadassah Study Grp. CH I 1:30 pm19 Tue - NA’AMAT Bd Mtg CH I 10:30 am19 Tue - JRLW Annual Meeting CH I 7 pm22 Fri - Erev Passover; 1st Seder23 Sat - 1st Day Passover; JRLW Passover

Seder CH I 6 pm30 Sat - 8th Day Passover; Shabbat/Yiskor

Svc CH II 9:15 am

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Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

APRIL 2016 ADAR II - NISSAN 5776 President: Larry Sperling 301-598-2795 Newsletter Editor: Bernice Cohen 301-598-0192

PLEASE VISIT THE JRLW WEB SITE - http://jrlwmd.org

VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

●PASSOVER SEDER FORM ON PAGE 3

●WOMENS' SHABBAT FORM ON PAGE 5

April 19 - Last but not least, I wish to announce that the Annual Meeting will be held in Clubhouse I at 7:00 p.m. when the officers will be elected. It is very important that all of you attend to vote for your candidates. The nominating slate

●PASSOVER SEDER FORM ON PAGE 3

●WOMENS' SHABBAT FORM ON PAGE 5

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THE DEADLINE FOR THEMAY NEWSLETTER IS APRIL 10.ANY ARTICLE SENT IN AFTERTHAT DATE WILL APPEAR IN

THE JUNE NEWSLETTER.

NEWSLETTER STAFFBernice Cohen – Editor

Shirley Griffin - Asst. EditorShirley Rosenhaft – Asst. Editor

Roz RosenthalFred Shapiro – Business

RABBAH ROSALIND A. GOLD

Allan Firestone,Chair, Religious Comm.

The Religious Committee is pleased to introduce Rabbah Rosalind Gold to the JRLW Congregation. Rabbah Gold has accepted the post of Reform Rabbi for the High Holidays for 2016. We look forward to a very successful High Holiday 2016 and for many years to come.

Rabbah Rosalind A. Gold was ordained in 1978 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and was awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree from HUC-JIR in 2003.

She has served as Rabbi of the Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation in Reston, Virginia, and as the Assistant Rabbi of Temple B’rith Kodesh in Rochester, NY.

Rabbah Gold serves as the coordinator of the Brickner Rabbinic Fellows Program of Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center, which trains colleagues from all streams of Judaism to do effective social justice work.

Rabbah Gold, who comes from California, is married to Ted Smith and is a mother and a very proud Nana. Since her retirement, she happily sings alto in Zemer Chai, the Washington area’s Jewish Community Chorus.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

We are happy to welcome new members: Sharon Tubman

15107 Interlachen Dr. # 115

Lee Crane15107 Interlachen Dr. # 822

We hope they will enjoy being a part of the Jewish Residents of Leisure World!

appears in this Newsletter. Nominations can also be made from the floor on that date. If you know of anybody who wants to run for office, please contact Neil Ross, Milli White or Anita Sperling. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

JRLW, if it is going to continue and be an important organization, needs people to step forward and volunteer to help with the many programs we provide, as well as the various committees. Please, please, step forward and help us.

I wish everyone a happy Passover.

Thank you very much for allowing me to represent you this past year.

Shalom,

Larry Sperling

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JEWISH RESIDENTS OF LEISURE WORLD

Traditional Kosher Passover Seder Led by Fred Firnbacher

Saturday, April 23, 2016, 6pm in Clubhouse 1

Please complete and return this registration form by April 10, 2016 Adults: $35 per person; Children under 12 - $18 p.p.

Make your checks payable to JRLW and mail to: Milli White 2901 S. Leisure World Blvd. Apt. 106, Silver Spring MD 20906

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicate whether you want Chicken or Salmon Tables will be set for 8 or 10 people. If you wish to reserve a table, please list the names, phone numbers, and meal choices. Please send all checks with the form below. Name Phone Chicken Salmon

Number of Adults ______ Children under 12 ______ Amount Enclosed $_________

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APRIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Reform Friday evening Shabbat Services will be held on April 1, at 7:30 pm, in the Interfaith Chapel. Rabbi Gary Fink will conduct the Services. The choir will be led by Ed Laskin. An Oneg and social hour will follow the Services.

On Saturday morning, April 9, we will hold Shabbat Services in Clubhouse II at 9:15 am. Services will be led by Cantor Jim Perlmutter. The Torah Portion will be Tazria. Phil Wendkos will chant the Haftorah. Carol Wendkos will give the D’Var Torah. Join us for a Kiddush following the Service.

We will hold Yizkor Service during the Shabbat Service on Saturday, April 30, in Clubhouse II. The Service will start at 9:15 am.

Rabbi Samber will lead a short service and Torah study on Saturdays, April 2 and 16 at 9:15 am in Clubhouse II. All are welcome.

We will hold a Second Passover Seder on Saturday, April 23, in Clubhouse I, starting at 6:00 pm. If you plan to attend, make sure to fill out the form on page 3 in this Newsletter and mail it in, together with your check made out to JRLW, to Milli White.

JRLW BRUNCH Evelyn Dickman

On April 17, we will welcome Bob Levey as our speaker at the JRLW Brunch.

Bob Levey is a prize-winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since President Lyndon Johnson’s administration. He has been named one of the most popular columnists by the Washingtonian Magazine for his column in the Washington Post. Currently, he writes a monthly column for the Beacon Newspaper.

Mr. Levey has also had an extensive career working for nine radio stations, four TV stations and a popular internet site as a commentator and talk show host.

Native Washingtonians fondly remember his newspaper column and radio shows. We all look forward to an entertaining and informative program.

Please mail your check, made out to JRLW, for $10.00 per person to Jerry & Shirley Gordon, 15311 Beaverbrook Court, #3A, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

See you at the Brunch!

WE REMEMBEROur condolences to the family of

Jesse A. Kaiser

May his memory be as a blessing.

PLEASE NOTE: Shirley Collier sends out sympathy cards for JRLW. You can contact her if you know of any deaths of our members. You may reach her at 201-598-4616. Her address is 2901 South Leisure World Blvd., #311.

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JRLW WOMEN'S SHABBAT SERVICE

Saturday, May 21, 2016 The JRLW Women's Shabbat Service is providing an opportunity for individuals to honor all women. An annual booklet will include the names of the donors along with the names of those women whom we wish to honor. The proceeds from this booklet will go towards much needed new prayer books for JRLW. This year it is requested that members contribute $5.00 for each honoree name listed below. Donations should be included with your application. Please include this entire page with your payment.

Our Deadline For Your Donation IS APRIL 20, 2016! Please complete the application below. The names should be listed in the order you wish them to appear in this program. Additional names may be added on an additional page.

Please PRINT each name of the women to be honored below.

1. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 5, ____________________________________

3. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________

Honored by – Please fill in your name below.

____________________________________ Phone Number____________________________

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO JRLW. (IN THE MEMO LINE PRINT “PRAYER BOOKS” AND YOUR PHONE NUMBER.)

DONATION IS $5.00 PER NAME OF HONOREE.

THE TOTAL ENCLOSED CONTRIBUTION TO THE

JRLW WOMEN’S SHABBAT SERVICE PROGRAM IS $___________.

NOTE: This form with your check should be returned to: Marcia J. Hahn

2901 S Leisure World Blvd., #136 Silver Spring, MD 20906

Attention: Women’s Shabbat Service Program

Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Marcia Hahn at 301-438-3225.

6and Franklin Roosevelt, Marian Anderson sang at an open-air concert on Sunday, April 9, 1939 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a concert that was attended by over 75,000 people. Marian Anderson was an ambassador fighting bigotry for much of her life, and that voice brings out that message powerfully when she sings:

When Israel was in Egypt’s land, let my people go

Oppressed so hard they could not stand, let my people go

Go down Moses, way down in Egypt’s land

Tell old pharaoh, let my people go.

Later versions of this spiritual make a change from “old pharaoh” to “ALL PHARAOHS.” It’s a point that has its merits.

For those of you with internet service, you can hear Marian Anderson sing “Go Down Moses” early in her career. Put “Marian Anderson GO DOWN MOSES 1924” into your browser. You’ll hear “Victrolaman” play her 1924 RCA VICTOR 78 rpm acoustical recording that is definitely worth hearing.

Let me wish each of you a zissen (sweet) Pesach.

CANTOR’S CORNER Michael Kravitz

I look forward to Passover every year. Weather-wise, it’s usually nice here in the Washington area. We usually get together with a nice mix of people for seder, and almost always there are people at our table who aren’t Jewish and who are coming to a seder for the first time. Given that haggadah means “telling,” they are fascinated by the stories and songs, not to mention the food. The pillows on the chairs are a hit, too.

One of my favorite stories that is Passover-related involves King Arthur, standing outside the Round Table, beaming with pride as he looks at his knights –clean-shaven, armor gleaming, horses immaculately groomed – until he sees one at the end of the line with a gristly beard, rusted armor and a horse that had obviously not been groomed. King Arthur walks over and says

MAH NISHTANAH HA-LAYLA HA-ZEH MI-KOL HA-LAY-LOT

(Why is this night different from all other nights?)

Passover holds a lot of memories. Memories of the first sedarim at my bohbe and zayde’s home where my zayde led the seder and my father and his youngest brother Abner, both with nice singing voices, led the singing. I still use some of the melodies I learned there 60+ years ago. But one of the songs that comes to mind at this time of the year is not part of the seder, but it does tell the story leading up to the exodus from Egypt. It is a spiritual called “Go Down Moses,” and I first heard it on an old RCA VICTOR 78 where it was sung by the incredible voice of contralto Marian Anderson. For any of you native Washingtonians, that name should be very familiar. In 1939 the Daughters of the American Revolution would not allow her to sing to an integrated audience at Constitution Hall. With the help of Eleanor

 

 

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IN MY OPINIONBernice Cohen

On the front page of the Washington Post, Sunday, March 13, there is an article titled, “A Mission for Jesus in the Public Schools.” The article is about how a group shows teachers how to share their faith without breaking the law. Such a move is appalling to me.

My first reaction was, “WHAT?” In this country? In this day and age? The article points out that it is not about proselytizing; only about how to show their faith to the students. For example, if a student questions the meaning of life, the teacher should say it is about her faith in Jesus. Some suggestions are to play Christian music in the classroom before class and during lunchtime and after school. The group sponsors free week-long seminars where teachers are taught that they have a right to pray with colleagues during breaks or at lunchtime They may lead before and after school religious clubs for students. The teachers are told it is okay to keep a bible on their desk and teach about it in class, as long as it fits within the curriculum. And they are urged to witness for Jesus by acting in a godly manner. One teacher is quoted as saying he was inspired by the training he attended to send out prayers and inspirational verses to colleagues. Other teachers not only keep bibles on their desk, but hang crosses in their classrooms.

The Christian Educators Association is teaching teachers to bend, but not break the limitations of the First Amendment. WHAT?

I clearly remember that when I was in elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, I had to sit out in the hall once a week when my class was taught about the bible. I was considered “not one of them.” My parents could do nothing about this humiliating experience.

But today, we do not have these teachings in public school. If you want your child to be more learned in your faith, you send that child to a church or synagogue school. One of the basic tenets of our wonderful Country is religious freedom. This does not mean the freedom to

force your religious belief on others. I believe it means that you should be free to follow and practice your religious beliefs as long as they do not infringe on the religious beliefs of others. Clearly, bringing Jesus into the public school classroom defies the meaning and intent of our First Amendment.

I think that it is incumbent on all of us to try and stop this movement before it is too late. I am very concerned about one of the current presidential hopefuls saying that you must believe in Jesus in order to be saved. I am more concerned about my grandchildren being force-fed about a religion - any religion - in public school.

Not in this country. Not here. Not now. Not ever!

TORAH MAINTENANCE AND PRAYER BOOK FUND

Individuals can be honored and loved ones memorialized with a contribution to the JRLW Torah Maintenance Fund or Prayer Book Fund for a minimum donation of $25.00 Send your check, made out to JRLW, to Annette Cooper, 15107 Interlachen Drive, Apt. # 812, Silver Spring MD 20906.

Annette Cooper sends get well cards to members. Please contact her with the information, including the name and address. You can reach her at 240-669-6614 or you may e-mail her at Coop.annette@gmail.com.

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Milli & David White in honor of George Goldrich’s 90th birthday.

Lillian Oshinsky in memory of cousins Freda and Michael Goldberg.

Shirley and Manny Collier in honor of George Goldrich’s 90th birthday.

Joan Engleman and Matty Feldman in memory of Ronnie Estrain, son of Sandy and Jay Estrain.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

HAR TZEON AGUDATH ACHIM

Each Thursday there is a day-long program, including lunch, held at Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, a satellite program of the JCCGW.

April 7 - Ed Laskin and Susan Urban: “Give My Regards to Broadway

April 14 - Rabbi Steven Suson: “A Musical Afternoon”

YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH

April 6 - Lou Numkin: “My Trip to Israel”If you have any questions about any of these programs, call Linda Wechsler at 301-348-3893.

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SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE

Shaare Tefila Synagogue holds morning Minyan, 8:00 am every Monday and Thursday for those saying Kaddish or orbserving a Yahrzeit and welcomes anyone who wishes to just drop in at any time.

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Don’t forget GOOD DEEDS DAY Sunday, April 10. Bring your boxed and canned foods to Clubhouse I. Also, students from the Jewish Day School will help with computer problems in Clubhouse II.

NA’AMAT NEW

Ruth Reid

We survived the blizzard of ‘16! Now spring is here with lovely weather and blooming flowers.

On Wednesday, April 6, we will hold our annual Spiritual Adoption Luncheon. There will be a served cold plate and delicious pastries. Musical entertainment for the luncheon this year will be performed by the Dynamic Duo. We are certain that you will enjoy this husband and wife team.

We look forward to our Donor Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at the Manor Country Club. So save that date.

May will be NA’AMAT’s turn to sponsor the Friday evening Shabbat Service and the JRLW Brunch. The speaker for the Friday evening Service will be a representative of the Holocaust Museum.

Our April Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, in Clubhouse I at 12:30 pm.

The officers and board members of NA’AMAT wish everyone a Happy Passover. May you celebrate this holiday, which celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, with family and friends.

REMEMBER: THINK NA’AMAT, THINK ISRAEL!

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Fun and Fancy to Present“A Walk on Jewish

Broadway”

by Fred Shapiro

When you listen to the most popular music of our times from Broadway, Hollywood and the big band era, do you frequently hear the echoes of the tunes your Cantor and fathers sang in the synagogue? It comes as no surprise that 67% of all Tony Awards for musicals were given to Jewish composers and lyricists. Just one more feather in our yarmulkes! Can you deny the success of the melodies of Irving Berlin and Marvin Hamlisch, both using the classic Cantorial melodies that was part of their upbringing?

On May 13, 14 and 15, under the direction of Rodney Brooks, Fun and Fancy will bring us a concert that you will never forget. There will be 24 voices and a five-piece band on stage to bring you the music that you know and love.

For 20 years during the 80’s and 90’s, Rodney was involved with Jewish music in the Greater Washington Area. In the early 90’s he started his own Klezmer band called Shir Delite, a band that has performed at the Kennedy Center and at three national folk festivals. Key musicians from Shir Delite will be the nucleus of the stage band.

Come with Fun and Fancy’s Rodney Brooks for A WALK ON JEWISH BROADWAY at Clubhouse II in May. Check the LW News for information about when tickets will be on sale in the Clubhouse lobbies.

TZEDAKAH, KIDDUSH AND ONEG DONATIONS

For information about Tzedakah, Oneg or Kiddush donations, please call Susan Weiss at 301-460-6030. Checks should be made out to JRLW and mailed to Susan Weiss, 3739 Glen Eagles Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

KIDDUSH

Kiddush donation by Larry Sperling in honor of his sister Anita Sperling’s birthday.

Kiddush donation by Carol Wendkos in honor of her husband Phil Wendkos’ 75th birthday.

TZEDAKAH

Bernard Ascher in memory of Ronnie Estrain, son of Sandra and Jay Estrain.

Ruth and Aaron Gutstein send get well wishes to Madeline Shapiro.

Ruth and Aaron Reid in honor of their grandson Eli Matthew Gerber on his invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa.

Florence Brown in memory of Jesse Kramer.

Elaine and Jerry Daniels in honor of George Goldrich’s special birthday.

10JRLW YEARLY MEETING

ANDELECTION OF OFFICERS

Elections will be held at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, at 7:00 pm in Clubhouse I.

The Nominating Committee presented, and our Board approved, the following slate of officers for the 2016-2017 JRLW year.

Additional nominations may be made from the floor. Persons nominated from the floor must be present at the meeting to accept their nomination.

Here is the slate:

President Miriam Atkin

VP Admin Vacant

VP Religion Allan Firestone

Corres.Sec Jonas Weiss

Treasurer Milli White

Recording Sec Susan Landesberg

Please plan to attend the meeting. Consider running for any of the offices. This is your organization.

GOOD AND WELFARE

Happy 75th Birthday to Phil Wendkos!

Congratulations to Shirley Griffin on the birth of her first great grandson, Declan James Dinsdell.

Art Podolsky is feeling much better and is now a permanent resident of Bedford Court.

We send get well wishes to Madeline Shapiro.

Happy 90th Birthday to George Goldrich.

Mazel Tov to George and Marilyn Kessler on the birth of their 9th great-grandchild, baby girl, Ayelet Chen.

ATTENTION GRANDPARENTS: May is qvelling month! Let us know of your grandchildren who are graduating, getting married or celebrating any other special, happy occasion and we will put it in the May Newsletter.

JRLW SECOND PASSOVER SEDER

Did you remember to fill in the form for our Second Passover Seder? We will

have a lovely, kosher meal and a fun Seder. Please join us. The form is on page 3 of this Newsletter.

PASSOVER RECIPES

ONE BOWL SPONGE CAKE

Norma Girson

9 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups sugar1 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 cup cake meal1/4 cup potato flour

Preheat oven to 350º. Beat egg whites with sugar for about 5 minutes. Add yolks and lemon juice while beating. Continue beating and add cake meal and potato flour. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour into ungreased tube pan and bake for 50 minutes. Invert pan for 1 hour.

PASSOVER APPLE CAKE

Norma Girson

6 eggs1 1/2 cups sugar2/3 cup peanut oil5 apples - peeled and sliced into wedges1 1/2 cups cake meal

Topping:1/2 cup chopped walnuts (opt.)2/3 cup sugar2 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350º. Beat eggs with sug-ar. Add oil and mix. Add cake meal and mix well.

Pour mixture into lightly greased 9 x 13 pan and spread evenly. Stand apple wedges into batter and sprinkle with topping. Bake for 40 minutes in 350º oven.

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RECIPE CORNER

DAIRY SPINACH KUGEL

1 cup frozen chopped spinach, very well drained3 cups farfel soaked and drained3/4 cup cottage cheesesmall pkg cream cheese (3 oz)4 eggs, separated1 chopped onion1/4 cup margarine1 tbsp oilsalt and pepper to taste

While browning onion in 1 tbsp oil, drain spin-ach and farfel. Separate eggs. Beat whites until stiff. Melt margarine. Mix all ingredients except egg whites in large bowl.

Gently fold in stiff egg whites. Pour into a greased baking pan (you may use a dispos-able aluminum 9x9 pan). Bake in 350º oven for about 40 minutes. Serve warm.

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JRLW/CoA Movie

Movie Matinee: “Wunderkinder” 2011 s 100 minutes s Germany [English subtitles] Discussion to follow.

When: Monday, April 11, 1:30 pmWhere: Clubhouse II Auditorium Cost: $6.00 /person The story takes place in Ukraine (Poltava) in 1941 before and during the German invasion. This story is about deep friendship between three musically talented children: two are Jewish, both virtuosic, and a talented German girl who share a love of music. Their friendship extends beyond the gaps of different religions and nationalities. When the Nazis invade, the children’s Jewish and German families must save each other from the forces of both fascism and Communism.

Wunderkinder, a powerful drama retaining throughout the point of view of its three child protagonists, is able to offer warmth, heart and humor in offering an answer as to why our world is so often blighted by war, horror and hate. Why? Well, as one of the children so succinctly puts it: “Because adults are just stupid.”

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Four Jewish ladies meet after 30 years at their High School Reunion. One goes to take food while the other 3 start to talk about how successful their sons became. No. 1 says her son studied economics, became a banker and is so rich, he gave his best friend a Ferrari. No. 2 said her son became a pilot, started his own airline, became so rich, he gave his best friend a jet. No. 3 said her son became an engineer, and started his own development company, became so rich, he built his best friend a castle. No 4. came back with a plate full of food and asked what the buzz is about. They told her they were talking about how successful their sons became and asked her about her son.

She said her son is gay and he works in a Gay Bar. The other three said she must be very disappointed with her son for not becoming successful. “Oh no!!” said the lady, “He is doing very well.” “Last week on his birthday he got a Ferrari, a jet and a castle from three of his boyfriends.” The other three fainted. . . .

(This joke won an award for the Best Joke in a competition held in Britain.)

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WOMEN’S SHABBAT SERVICESATURDAY MAY 21, 2016

On behalf of our committee I would like to thank everyone who volunteered to participate in our Women’s Shabbat Service. Our JRLW women stepped up and we were able to fill our Women’s Shabbat Service with all those that volunteered!

As part of our program, we are asking our JRLW members to assist our organization in the purchase of new Prayer Books. By utilizing the form on page 5 of this publication, you can help in the purchase of new Prayer Books for JRLW. All you have to do is list the women in your life that you admire and love. The cost for this is only a $5.00 donation per woman’s name. The deadline for having names in the book is April 20, 2016. Please fill out the form and send it with your check made payable to JRLW to the address listed on the form. Sincerely, Joan Engleman

HADASSAHBarbara Eisen

Hadassah will hold a Women’s Seder on Sunday, April 3, at 3:00 pm in the Activities Room in Clubhouse II. Rabbi Tirza Schmelzer-Covel will lead the celebration. During this special Seder we will recognize the role of women in the Passover story and in contemporary Jewish life. We will also focus on newer rituals like Miriam’s Cup and the orange on the Seder plates that will be on each table. We will dine on Passover style desserts. You are welcome to bring with you any specialty Passover dessert that you make. The charge is $6 to cover expenses and will be collected at the door. However, you must RSVP to Caryl Rothberg by email (CarylRothberg@yahoo.com) or phone (301-439-7338) so that we know how many are coming. If you RSVP by phone, please leave a message with your name and phone number. This will be a fun event!

The Judaic Study Group will meet on Monday, April 18, in Clubhouse I at 1:30 pm. The topic will be “The Art of Asking Questions,” by Rabbi

Jonathan Sacks. Copies were distributed at the previous meeting. We invite all who are interested in any aspect of Jewish studies and the relationship of Judaism to our daily lives to attend. For those who are interested, but are unable to meet in the afternoon, please contact Peri Schuyler (301-869-2968, perislaptop@aol.com). It may be possible to add an evening session in alternate months.

A Greater Washington Lecture Series will be held on Wednesday, April 13, from 7:30pm to 9pm at Beth Sholom Congregation, 11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac. Maxine Grossman, Associate Professor of Jewish studies at the University of Maryland, will speak on “The Role of Women in the Dead Sea Scroll Communities.” The cost is $20 for members or $25 for non-members. Send your check or credit card information to Hadassah Greater Washington, 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 350, Rockville, MD 20852. Call Janet Lazar (301-598-4066) if you need transportation or are able to be a driver. Call the office at 301-881-8203 for further information about the program.

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Pet Visits – 2nd Thursday at 11:00 am Centenarian Club – 4th Tuesday at 11:15 am Baking Club – Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Catholic Communion – Tuesdays at 10:30 am Shabbat Shalom – Fridays at 3:45 pm Bible Study – 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 pm

Pokeno – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 pm Audio Book Club – Saturdays at 3:00 pm Brain Builders – Tuesdays at 4:00 pm

Thirsty Thursday Cocktail Hour – Thursdays at 3:30 pm Bingo – Mondays at 2:00 pm and Saturdays at 1:30 pm Weekly Outing – Wednesdays; destination and time varies

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14400 Homecrest RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-598-6424 www.AspenwoodSeniorLiving.com©2015 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

Bedford Court provides the continuum of care: Independent Living, Independent Living with Services, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehab. We strive to champion quality of life for all seniors by providing an array of services that include nutritional meals, housekeeping, security, transportation, ample activities, a maintenance free lifestyle, and much more! Come see for yourself why Bedford Court’s residents are so proud to call us home. And remember, you do not have to be a resident of Bedford Court to benefit from our Rehab services.

Phone: 301-598-2900

3701 International Drive. Silver Spring, MD 20906

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We plan in advance for bar mitzvahs, weddings, retirement and many other life events. So doesn’t it make sense to also plan for the inevitable? For information on pre-planning options and special rates for Jewish Residents of Leisure World members, contact Jamie T. Arthurs at (240) 463-6884 or Jamie.Arthurs@DignityMemorial.com.

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Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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14508 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring, MarylandNext to Leisure World, RT. 200 and Layhill RD

www.homecresthouse.orgTTY MD Relay 7-1-1

We Offer Two Options: 1. Residential Living:

Meal Plan, Full Activities and Transportation Calendar. 2. Personal Care Services:

Bathing Assistance, Daily Meals, Weekly Laundry & Housekeeping, On site 24 Hour Staff, Medication Administration.

Senior Living You Can Afford... Now and For Years to Come!Qualified residents will receive rent and/or service subsidies

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14400 Homecrest Road • Silver Spring, MD 20906301-598-6424 • www.AspenwoodSeniorLiving.com

©2016 Five Star Senior Living

Laugh every day. Learn every day. Be yourself every day.

Make every day exceptional.

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Our Physicians:Dr. Bernard Rogus: General and Geriatric Urology

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Dr. Cheryl Shih: General Urology

Visit our beautiful new office and surgical center:3801 International Drive, Suite 310

Silver Spring, MD 20906

301-598-9717 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

We Treat All Urologic Conditions Including: Bladder Control Conditions Enlarged Prostate (BPH) • Erectile Dysfunction • Hematuria

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CARING FOR THE RESIDENTS OF LEISURE WORLD

New Patients Welcome!

“We never want to be a burden to our children.”

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loved ones with a trained counselor/ mensch in the comfort of your home!!

Mount Lebanon Jewish Cemetery

9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD

Proudly Serving the Diverse Jewish Synagogues and Communities of DC, Montgomery and

Prince George’s Counties for 70 years

Morris Rodenstein 301-980-6115

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THE FOUR QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PASSOVER SEDER

1. On all other nights we eat bread or matzah, while on this night we eat only matzah.

2. On all other nights we eat all kinds of vegetables and herbs, but on this night we have to eat bitter herbs.

3. On all other nights we don’t dip our vegetables in salt water, but on this night we dip them twice.

4. On all other nights we eat while sitting upright, but on this night we eat re-clining.

As you can see, each of the “questions” refer to an aspect of the Passover seder. Leavened bread is forbidden throughout the holiday, bitter herbs are eaten to remind us of the bitterness of slavery, and vegetables are dipped in salt water to remind us of the tears of slavery.

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Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

March 2011, Adar 1 - Adar 2, 5771 Newsletter Editor: Bernice F. Cohen 301-598-0192 Website: http://www.jrlw.org

 

The Rabbi and his wife were assigned to their first Congregation to reopen a shul in Brooklyn. They arrived in February, excited about their opportunities. When they saw the Shul it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time for the Purim Service. They worked hard , repairing, plastering, painting, etc. They were ahead of schedule when a severe snowstorm hit the area. After the storm the Rabbi went to the Shul and his heart sank when he saw all the damage the storm had done to the building. A large area of plaster had fallen off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit. The Rabbi cleaned up the mess on the floor and headed home. On the way home he passed a flea market and stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful handmade crocheted tablecloth with a Mogen David embroidered in the center of the tablecloth. It was just the right size to cover the hole in the wall where the plaster had fallen off. He purchased the tablecloth. (Article continued on page 8)

Upcoming JRLW March

Events 2rd Wed. Na’Amat Reg Mtg 4th Fri. Conservative Svcs Interfaith 7th Mon. Newsletter Deadline 12th Sat Conservative Svcs CH 2 14th Mon JRLW Board Meeting 15th Tue Great Songs of the 20th Cent. 15th Tue. Na’Amat Bd Mtg 16th Wed Hadassah Meeting 20th Sun JRLW Breakfast Forum 23rd Wed B’nai B’rith Bd Mtg 24th Thu JRLW Singles 27th Sun Hadassah New Member Tea 29th Tue Lessons learned from the Holocaust

Religious Services

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JRLW together with Shaare Tefila Congregation, are conducting services every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM and minyans Sun thru Thu 7:30 PM in the Clubhouse II Café’.

Friday February 4th evening Conservative Shabbat Services 8 PM at Interfaith Chapel. Services will be led by Rabbi Gary Fink. Ed Laskin will lead the Choir. Services will be sponsored by B’nai B’rith.

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