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SEPTEMBER 2016 | AV . ELUL 5776

The Monthly Newsletter from Shir Ami in Newtown, PennsylvaniaShiron

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Rabbi’s Desk .................... Page 3_______________________________________________

Open House Shabbat ...................... Page 6_______________________________________________

High Holy Days Schedule ................Page 7_______________________________________________

Music Update from Cantor Elson......Page 8_______________________________________________

Circle of Giving Challenge ..............6

and so much more info inside!

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It’s a Friday afternoon at 1:30 pm, and I’ve just finished my last class of the day at the Jerusalem Campus of the Hebrew Union College. I know that I only have a few hours to get all the food I’ll need for the weekend, to pay my phone and electric bill at the post office, and hopefully to get that haircut that I’ve been putting off. The crazy part about Friday afternoon in Jerusalem is that everyone is trying to get the same things done that I am. They know that just about every single store and business in the city is going to close an hour before sundown at the latest, and most will close earlier, as they too have to get ready. And while some stores and restaurants will open late Saturday night, at least an hour after sunset, most businesses won’t be open again until Sunday morning. Whether or not you are Jewish, and regardless of your observance, everyone in Jerusalem is forced to get ready for Shabbat. At first I liked the novelty, then it got annoying, but ultimately, I truly appreciated that regardless of my schedule, and regardless of what was going on in my life, Shabbat would come every week, and I had to get ready for it. For many, getting ready for Shabbat becomes as filled with ritual as Shabbat itself. Not only does it make the transition into Shabbat that much more special, but the preparation itself can be a beautiful time when shared with friends and family or providing much needed alone time. While the preparation for Shabbat often feels mainly practical, we have another opportunity for preparation when it

comes to the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Sure, the stores and business will still close if you’re in Jerusalem, but wherever you may be living, our tradition gives us an entire month to get ready. For this preparation, however, rather than focusing on groceries and errands, we are supposed to focus on ourselves. The Hebrew month of Elul, which begins this year on September 4, is one of only two months in the Hebrew calendar without a holiday. Why? With no other holidays we can focus on

getting ourselves ready. The Maharal of Prague, the great 18th century rabbi said to have created the Golem, taught, “[during] the month of Elul, before eating and sleeping, a person should look into his soul and search his deeds, that he may make confession.” Traditionally the shofar is blown in the weekday morning service for the entire month and special prayers are added, all making sure that these most important of days can’t just sneak up on us. So, as a new school year begins and everyone’s minds are occupied with “getting ready” for all the different elements of our lives, try

to take a little bit of time to get yourself ready for the upcoming Days of Awe. Take the time now to think about the year that has past, the person you have been, and the person you hope to be. As much potential as the High Holy Days have for providing meaning in our lives, there can also be beauty in the preparation, and taking the time now might just make your Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur mean that much more.

A FEW WORDS FROM RABBI SIMON

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SHIR AMI ISRAEL TRIP • JUNE 2017What are your plans for June 17- 29, 2017? Why not join Rabbi Simon and Shir Ami congregants and longtime Israel Trip leaders Bob and Debbie Dunn for a week and a half in Israel with other members of your Shir Ami family? If you would like to hear more about this trip, please contact Rabbi Simon at [email protected].

SHIRON | SEPTEMBER 2016

The Art of Getting

Ready

Rabbi Joel Simon

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Schedule of services and other ritual events per week follow. Congregants of all ages are welcome at all of our services.All Erev Shabbat Services and B’nai Mitzvah will take place in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary, unless otherwise noted.

For a full calendar listing of all upcoming Shir Ami events throughout our community, we invite you to visit www.shiraminow.org

Friday, Sept 2: S’MORES SHABBAT SERVICE 7:00pm - Shir Ami Patio

Saturday, Sept 3: SHABBAT WORSHIP10:15am GOODMAN BAT MITzVAH

Week of September 2

Friday, Sept 9: OPEN HOUSE SHABBAT SERVICE led by 7:00pm B’NAI MITzVAH STUDENTS Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

Saturday, Sept 3: SHABBAT WORSHIP10:15am LAPAT BAT MITzVAH

Week of September 9

Friday, Sept 23: SHABBAT SERVICE 7:00pm

Saturday, Sept 24: SHABBAT WORSHIP10:15am SCHLOSSER and LANGER B’NOT MITzVAH

Friday, Sept 16: SHABBAT SERVICE WITH SHIR KLEz! 7:00pm Speaker Rabbi Lou Feldstein (D’var Torah)

Week of September 16

SEPTEMBER 2016 | WORSHIP CALENDAR



ALL SATURDAYS

JOIN US FOR CHEVRAT TORAH services, every Saturday

SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:15am in the Chodorow Family Life Center

Friday, Sept 23: SHABBAT SERVICE 7:00pm

Saturday, Oct 1: SHABBAT WORSHIP

10:15am SILVERMAN BAT MITzVAH

Each month a member of our clergy/staff will recommend a movie or television series that is easily watchable on Netflix, Amazon, cable on demand, or from your local Blockbuster (or wherever you rent your VHS cassettes). Our hope is that on those evenings when you don’t know what to watch, this might inspire you to watch what we’re watching, and hopefully to join us in meaningful conversation. Each month we will start a conversation on our Facebook page so we,

as a Shir Ami community, can discuss the month’s selection.

This month, I’m suggesting an oldie but a goodie. Defending

Your Life is a 1991 romantic comedy starring Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, and Rip Torn. This movie, while

portraying a light-hearted, yet thought provoking image of the afterlife, spends significant time focusing on the

role of fear in keeping us from our full potential. As we get ready for the High Holy Days, think about what it

means to be judged - in this world? Beyond? How do our own fears prevent us from doing what we should to

help ourselves and others? For Daniel, it is love that finally helps him overcome his greatest fears. What would it

take for us to overcome ours? Don’t be afraid - join the conversation on our Facebook page today!

– Rabbi Simon

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If you would like to share an achievement, milestone, refuah, or simcha in the Shiron, please contact

the Shir Ami office: 215.968.3400

REFUAH SHLEIMAH

Debbie BerlinMel BermanNorton BorochanerJudith BuchRochelle EinheberDaniel FinkelsteinAbram GertnerRabbi Paula GoldbergBonnie Goldstein

Donna GoodmanJanis JacobsHarold KaytesSteve LosbenShirley OrberSeymour SteinAndrea Tankin Sam WeinsteinAudrey Winston

CONDOLENCES

Harry Stein, father of Marc Stein

Olene Gale, mother of Judy Mann

Samuel Bocchieri, father of Bill Bocchieri

Dena Stein, wife of Richard Stein

Joseph J. Abrams, father of Helene Hart

Charlotte Podgor, grandmother of Robin Firestone

SHIR AMI WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSBrian, Alyse, Hailey, and Ethan McCuskerAdria, Stephanie. Rylee, and Brynlee BartashJason, Sari, Lara, and Dylan Greenstein Marc, Wendy, Paxton, and Helen Winokur

To all of our lay leaders for Friday and Saturday Summer Services

To Fran Jonas for hosting Shabbat at the Shore

TODAH RABAH

MAzAL TOV!

To Alyse and Brian McCusker on the birth of their son, Ethan Charles.

To Janis and Howard Kritzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Dalia.

SHIR AMI NEWS SHIRON | SEPTEMBER 2016

A NOTE FROM RABBI SIMONThe clergy of Shir Ami and our Chesed (Kindness) Committee want to be there for you in your times of need. Please let us know, either by calling or e-mailing one of our clergy or the front office if you are:

● •facing an illness ● •scheduledforsurgery● •mourningalovedone● •inneedofsomeonetotalkto

Please also let us know if you want to (or don’t want to) be listed in our Refuah Shleima list.

At the same time, we also want to celebrate with you in times of joy! Please let us know if you:

● •getengaged● •haveanewchildorgrandchild● •winanaward● •wanttoshareotherexcitingnews

In addition, our Chesed Committee is in need of volunteers to help make meals and, if needed, provide other support to our members in need. If you are interested in receiving an e-mail when help is needed, please contact Leslie Leibowitz at [email protected]

TocontactRabbiSimondirectly: [email protected] 215-968-3400 (x102) cell 813-435-8350

SEPTEMBER B’NAI MITzVAH

MADISON PAIGE GOODMANDaughter of Marc and Donna GoodmanSeptember 3, 201630 Av 5776, Re’eh

ALISON LAPATDaughter of Michael and Beth LaPatSeptember 10, 20167 Elul 5776, Shoftim

SARAH LANGERDaughter of Ken and Lori LangerSeptember 24, 201614 Elul 5776, Ki-Tetze

FINLEY AMANDA SCHLOSSERDaughter of Dave and Julie SchlosserSeptember 24, 201614 Elul 5776, Ki-Tavoh

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SHIR AMI UPCOMING EVENTS

S’MORES SHABBAT

SEPTEMBER 2 | 7:00pm

Shir Ami PatioPlease join us for a wonderfulevening of song and prayer, led by Rabbi Simon and Cantor Elson, concluding witha S’mores Oneg Shabbat made on our very own bonfire.

Services will be held outside on the patio, but indoor seating will also be available.

SELICHOT: One Starry NightDESSERT RECEPTION AND SERVICE


Shir Ami Patio

For Ashkenazi Jews, the High Holy Day season begins at midnight the Saturday night before Rosh Hashana, at least four days before the New Year (thus we’re two Saturdays before this year). With Selichot, our prayers turn to the themes of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, introspection, reflection, and repentance. Join us for this meaningful service, during which we will change our Torah covers to white, symbolizing the purity of the New Year. As we pray for a sweet beginning to our year, our service will be preceded by a dessert reception at 7:00 pm.

Please join us! RSVP to Jodi Friedman at 215-968-3400 or [email protected], so we know how many to expect. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.

OPEN HOUSE SHABBAT


Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary

Whether you are new to Shir Ami or have been here for many years, please join us for our Open House Shabbat. After a 7:00pm service, we will continue with our Oneg Shabbat in Shalom Hall, where all of our auxiliaries, clubs, and committees will be represented. If you have friends who may be interested in Shir Ami and are currently unaffiliated, please feel free to bring them with you.

ISRAEL TRIP REUNION PARTY• REMINDER

If you have travelled to Israel with Shir Ami and have not receivedan invitation to theIsrael Trip Reunion Party,please contact Debbie Rosenberg at [email protected].

YOM KIPPUR FOOD DRIVE

Help us combat hunger by participating in our Yom Kippur Food Drive, one of our largest, most important food collection efforts of the year. We were able to help many local agencies this past year with the amazing generosity of our congregants and we hope to continue this tradition. All items must have a current date and be unopened. Bags can be picked up at Shir Ami on Rosh Hashanah and returned on or before Yom Kippur.

OCTOBER 16: Please also join us for our Yom Kippur Food Drive sorting event from 9:30am to 11am in Shalom Hall.

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SHIR AMI | HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 20 | HUTS IN THE HOOD

Shir Ami is looking for people who build or want to build a Sukkah and are willing to host a gathering during Sukkot, especially in Richboro/Holland and Doylestown/Jamison. If you never built a Sukkah, but are interested, let us know as well. Please contact Rabbi Simon at [email protected] if you are interested.

CALENDAR

Saturday, September 24: Selichot7:00pm Dessert Reception in Shalom Hall7:45pm Havdalah/ Selichot Service (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

Sunday, October 2: Erev Rosh Hashanah7:30pm Service (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

Monday, October 3: Rosh Hashanah8:30am New Baby Blessing (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary) followed by 8:45am Young Childrens Family Service - Toddlers to Second Graders(Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

10:15am Adult Service (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)Adults & families with children ages 13 & over

1:15pm Family Experience (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)Adults with children ages 7 thru 12

3:45pm Tashlich (in Tyler State Park)

Tuesday, Ocotober 4: Second Day of Rosh Hashanah10:00am (Clark Nature Center)

Tuesday, October 11: Kol Nidre7:30pm Service (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

Wednesday, October 12: Yom Kippur8:45am Young Childrens Family Service - Toddlers to Second Graders(Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

10:15am Adult Service Adults & families with children ages 13 & over

1:15pm Family Experience (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)Adults with children ages 7 thru 12

1:15pm Service of Reflection & Meditation (Chodorow Family Life Center)

3:00pm Healing Service (Chodorow Family Life Center)

3:30pm Afternoon Service (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

4:45pm Yizkor (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

5:30pm Neilah & Havdallah (Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary)

FOR ANY ADDITIONAL HIGH HOLY DAY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE SHIR AMI OFFICE: 215.968.3400

BABY SITTINGBaby sitting is available during the Adult Morning Service and the Family Experience on Rosh Hashanah and all day on Yom Kippur (no older than 7 yrs.) Please call Jodi in the Temple office to make reservations.

S’MORES SHABBAT

ROSH HASHANA ONEG

SUN, OCTOBER 2 | Following Services

As is our custom at Shir Ami, we will welcome in the New Year with a receiving line and Holy Day Oneg following Erev Rosh Hashanah services on Sunday, October 2. This gives us a chance to personally greet our Clergy and President and also visit with one another while

sharing some treats. We would be so appreciative if you could bake a dessert (that can be served in small

portions) for the Oneg. If you will be able to bake something, please contact Oneg Chairs Linda Idleberg at [email protected] or 215-504-4025 or Becky Markowitz at [email protected] or

215-262-4494.


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A FEW WORDS FROM CANTOR ELSON

The Many Ways We Make Our MusicOur wonderful Adult Choir will be getting back together in September to begin rehearsing music for the High Holy Days. New choir singers are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the choir, to sing for the Holy Days or to start after

Simchat Torah, please contact Cantor Elson.

The choir will participate in services approximately once per month. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings during the year, but due to the limited time in which to prepare for the High Holy Days, rehearsals in September will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary:

Wednesday September 7 7:30 PMWednesday September 14 7:30 PMThursday September 15 7:30 PMWednesday September 21 7:30 PMThursday September 22 7:30 PMWednesday September 28 7:30 PMThursday September 29 7:30 PMSunday October 2 6:40 PM (Erev Rosh Hashanah)Monday October 3 9:30 AM (Rosh Hashanah)Wednesday October 5 7:30 PMThursday October 6 7:30 PMTuesday October 11 6:40 PM (Kol Nidrei)Wednesday October 12 9:30 AM (Yom Kippur)

SHIR KLEz! Do you read music and play an instrument pretty well? Are you looking for a way to use your musical talent? Maybe SHIR KLEZ!, our Temple’s band, is just the right place for you. If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, violin, viola, cello or accordion, you would enjoy playing with us. Rehearsals are usually on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM, this year our first meeting is September 6. SHIR KLEZ! Plays once per month at a Shabbat

evening service. It’s fun, our players are great folks who enjoy making music with each other, and we play music to accompany the Shabbat service prayers, as well as Chassidic, Israeli, Yiddish, and, of course, Klezmer songs. If being part of our synagogue’s band interests you, email or call Cantor Elson [email protected] or 215-968-3400.

SHOFAR BLOWERS Our Ba’alei Tekiah always provide a high point in our High Holy Day services as they blast the stirring notes of the Shofar. Cantor Elson will meet with Shofar blowers in preparation for Rosh Hashanah at 7:00pm on Thursday, September 14 and 21 for new Shofar blowers and on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00pm for everyone participating as a Ba’al Tekiah.

If you are interested in learning how to blow the Shofar for the High Holy Days please contact Cantor Elson now so you can learn the proper sounds and start practicing. If you don’t own your own Shofar, you can borrow one from the Temple.

HIGH HOLY DAY TORAH READERS We are extremely proud of the large number of Shir Ami leaders and members, both adults and teens, who read from the Torah on the High Holy Days. If you are one of our Torah readers please note the dates and times when Cantor Elson will meet with you so that you will be able to practice your portion with the Torah from which you will be reading. High Holy Day Torah Readers meetings with the Cantor are as follows:

ROSH HASHANAH TORAH READERS: Sunday, September 25Readers for Families Together Service 9:30amReaders for Adult Morning Service 9:45am

YOM KIPPUR TORAH READERS: Wednesday, October 5Readers for Families Together Service 6:45pmReaders for Adult Service 7:00pmReaders for Afternoon Service 7:15pm

For more information about any of the above, please contact Cantor Mark Elson:

[email protected] | 215.968.3400

As I say every summer, “Boy, did that go fast!” Camp was extremely successful with an overabundance of little ones. Our children had so much fun celebrating Outer Space Week, Under the Sea Week, Garden Week, Olympics Week, and so much more!! They did crafts, sang songs, swam in our pools, relaxed to some yoga, did cool science experiments and had FUN, FUN, FUN! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.

We have been very busy preparing for a new school year. We can’t wait to greet our children with new curriculum, some new teachers, and new programs. The biggest excitement is our very new Infant Center!! I personally can’t wait to hug all the beautiful little babies!! As I prepare for the upcoming school year, our wonderful and dedicated teachers are already preparing for the arrival of the children. They are preparing their classrooms and completing the necessary trainings before school begins. We want everything to be just perfect. All children, regardless of abilities or background, deserve beautiful environments. If we want children to grow up to have an appreciation for

the arts and aesthetics, then we must live what we believe. Environments that lack beauty and comfort are stressful and tiring. A classroom environment should be enriched and equipped with materials from home, nature, and from the children and adults themselves. This is what we thrive for as your child enters his/her classroom; a purposeful, engaging, interesting and functional environment that blends and balances the best elements of home, school and community where all learners can thrive. There’s a lot of hustle and bustle in the hallways. This is a very exciting time of year!! – Shari

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For information about Shir Ami’s acclaimed Early Learning Center, contact Shari Beck-Nahman at: [email protected] | 215.968.6255

E.L.C. IMPORTANT DATES FOR SEPTEMBER

8/29 – 9/9 – PlayCare Enrichment available

9/6, 9/7 – Teachers return for trainings and room set-up

9/8, 9/9 – Getting to Know You Meetings with parents and children

9/9 – Kindergarten Orientation and Bus Ride

9/12 – 1st Day of School

9/22 – Back to School Night 6:45pm in Chapel

9/29 – Whale Program for PreK and Kindergarten classes

SHIR AMI | EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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Upon entering a Jewish home, especially one in Israel, you are often greeted by your host with the words ‘Bruchim Habaim!’ While these words are a customary way of saying ‘welcome in,’ they actually mean a lot more. A literal translation of these words is ‘May you be blessed as you come in.’ So I extend a ‘bruchim habaim’ to our Shir Ami students and their families as we begin another amazing year of school!

Welcome to a year of learning more about yourself and the world in which you live.

Welcome to a year of deepening your connection to Jewish traditions, rituals and values.

Welcome to a year filled with hands-on experiences that will allow you touch, see, hear, feel and taste all that is special about Judaism and living a Jewish life.

Welcome to a year where the land and people of Israel are brought closer to your heart and where, if you are in 8th or 9th grade, you have the chance to (literally) touch Israel’s soil with your feet.

Welcome to a year where asking a question is not only encouraged, but is a reminder that we are Yisrael, forever wrestling with God as we search for the answers to life’s most challenging questions.

Welcome to a year where you will go out into the community, engage in tikkun olam, and make the world a better place for those who are in need.

Welcome to the next year in our wonderful history — as a school, synagogue and Jewish people.

‘Bruchim Habaim’ from my family to yours. May this school year, and 5777, be one of health, happiness, and self-discovery.

L’Shalom, Rabbi Eric Goldberg

For more info about Shir Ami Religious School, contact Rabbi Eric Goldberg at

[email protected] | 215.968.3254

SHIR AMI | RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Welcome to A New Year...and More

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SEPTEMBER

Sunday, September 11First Sunday of Religious School 9-11am (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, September 13First Tuesday of Religious School 6:15-8:15pm (9th Grade)

Wednesday, September 14

First Wednesday of School 4:45-6:15pm (Grades 3-5) 6:30-8:30pm (Grades 6-8)

Wow! I can’t believe summer came and went so quickly. As we all gear up to get the school year started once again, now is a great time to remind everyone that the Shir Ami Youth Group program is an excellent way to fill your weekends with fun! From unqiue social events, community

projects and amazing leaderhip-building activities, SHAFTY offers something for just about every age! Here’s a look at each of our programs:

Sr. Shafty (9th-12th) One of the largest and most exciting youth groups in NFTY/PAR (North American Federation of Temple Youth in the PA Region). Shafty offers social events, fundraising, community service, weekend retreats, leadership opportunities as well as friendships that can last a lifetime. We have an exciting year ahead with activities such as a white water rafting, mid-night bowling/shul-in, Speed Raceway and so much more!

Jr. Shafty (7th and 8th grade)

We offer great fun and socialization coupled by some fundraising, social action, leadership and a Jr Youth Kallah weekend retreat (JYK) in December at Camp Harlam. Some of our upcoming activities are a late night hayride, Ultrazone, Comedy Sportz, and a limo ride for our backward progressive dinner. Come have fun with Shir Ami’s Jr. Shafty youth group.

Bonim (5th-6th grade) and Chalutzim (3rd-4th grade)

Here we build upon social experiences outside of the classroom. Our younger groups have a chance to attend an exciting event every month. Some upcoming events this year include: apple picking, SkyZone, Hanukkah Hop, Snow Tubing cooking and many others. It’s a lot of fun and a good habit to get into!

NOTE: 3rd-8th grade fees are included in religious school dues

SEPTEMBER 11 - OPEN HOUSEI hope that you will visit us in the auditorium on SEPTEMBER 11 (the first day of religious school) to learn more about all the experiences your child can have with Shir Ami Youth Group activities. See you soon! – Ferne, Ali and Judith

For more info about SHAFTY, please contact Youth Director Ferne Levy:

[email protected] | 215.968.3400 Ext.226

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SHIR AMI | YOUTH GROUPS

A Little Something For Everyone ...


Women of Shir Ami

2ND ANNUAL MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Sun, September 18 at 9:30am | Shalom Hall & Stevens Atrium

Cost: $30/person. Reserve today!

Members, Family, and Friends welcome! Includes lunch, desserts, beverages and cash prizes! To register, mail your non-refundable check payable to WoSA to: Linda Brown, 1 Crabapple Place, Newtown, PA 18940. Please include your name, email, and phone number for each person you are registering. Contact: Linda Brown at 215-882-0872, [email protected] with questions._______________________________________________________________

WOSA KICKOFF PARTY!! Thurs, September 29 at 7:30pm | Stevens Atrium

Let’s have fun and learn about coming fashion trends from our own Leslie Leibowitz of Blossom Boutique in Newtown, PA. Not a WoSA member? That’s okay! Hear more about the benefits of membership and the great year ahead. Feel free to bring a friend! To RSVP and to sign up to contribute food and beverage items, please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49aca729a57-wosa. Questions? Contact Mindy Wisotzek at 609-577-1314 or [email protected]. _______________________________________________________________

GENTLE YOGA • FALL SESSIONSeptember 13, 20, 27; October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22 at 7:00pm | Auditorium

Cost is $89 for Women of Shir Ami and Men’s Club Members, $95 for nonmembers, and $15 for a walk-in fee. For more information and to register, go to www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49aca729a57-gentle6.

ROBIN KRAUT BOOK CLUB Tuesday, September 1310:00am | Chodorow Family Life Center

The Robin Kraut Book Club will discuss “The Summer Before the War” by Helen Simonson. New members are welcomed. Contact Margie Kopins at 215-497-0419 or [email protected]_______________________________________________________________

EVENING BOOK CLUB Wednesday, September 147:30pm | Chodorow Family Life Center

The Evening Book Club will discuss “The All Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. New members are welcomed. Contact Faith Bowers at 215-579-2025 or [email protected]._______________________________________________________________

MAH JONGG LESSONS • RESCHEDULED The September Mah Jongg Lessons have been rescheduled for 9am on DECEMBER 4, 11, and 18. Information on how to register will be available later this fall._________________________________________________________

GIFT SHOP • RE-OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 11Need a housewarming gift for Rosh Hashanah dinner? A tallit for your child’s B’nai Mitzvah? A wedding gift? Come check out the Shir Ami Gift Shop, a home to a wide array of Judaica and ritual items.

During the school year, the gift shop will be open every Sunday from 9am -11am, and special appointments can be made during the week by contacting Cari Sacks-Witten at 215-579-1667 or email at:[email protected].

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WOSA ExECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Tues., September 6, 7:30pm | Chodorow Family Life Center_______________________________________________________________

GENERAL BOARD MEETING Wednesday, September 21, 7:00pm | Chodorow Family Life Center. Open to all. Come and learn more about WoSA!

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UPCOMING AUXILIARY EVENTS

To join WoSA, contact Cari Sacks-Witten: soccermom1815@ yahoo.com

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SHIR AMI NFL PICK’EM POOL ….is back for 2016! (All we need is you.) It’s fun to play (more fun when you win)! No point spreads, just pick the winners! Tell your friends and family. Our goal is 75 players in the pool. PRIZES: $250 Weekly Prize for High Score with the Season’s Grand Prize of $1000! (if we get over 100 players, we will sweeten the pot) Registration is $140 /per player. Sign up today and tell a friend! Visit www.shiramimensclub.org , and Click the Pick’em Register button to sign up and pay online or mail a check made out to Shir Ami Men’s Club, c/o Fred Fisher, 65 Signal Hill Road, Holland, PA 18966 Questions?: [email protected]_______________________________________________________________

10TH ANNUAL SHIR AMI FANTASY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTLive Draft: Tues, Sept 6 at 9:30am | Stevens Atrium

Registration Fee: $160 Structure: 10-12 Teams / Conference (partners are welcome at no additional fee)Prizes: Over $3000 in Prizes for Individual League Winners,

Individual League Runner Up, League Overall High Total Points, and Individual League Division Winners. Send checks payable to:“Shir Ami Men’s Club’ c/o Harvey Harris, 14 Ruby Court, Newtown, PA 18940For questions on rules, please call Harvey at 215-860-6432 or email at [email protected] may also visit: www.myfantasyleague.comUnder “league search” enter “2016 Shir Ami” and it will take you to our league!

Men’s Club of Shir Ami Forever Young (ages 60+)

SHIRON | SEPTEMBER 2016UPCOMING AUXILIARY EVENTS

To join Men’s Club, contact Fred Fisher: [email protected]

Everyone is Welcome to the NEW Forever Young!

We are no longer charging dues for Forever Young. Please feel free to attend any one of our events that interest you - the cost will be calculated based on the food for that day. And don’t worry, will continue to have our raffle drawings. Looking forward to seeing you soon! -- Ann Pollock

Join Us for a very special event:“An Afternoon of Broadway and Beyond”SEPTEMBER 25 | RSVP by Sept 16

Cost: ONLY $5.00! Elizabeth Knecht is an accomplished singer and dancer. She has performed as a singer/dancer at Bucks County Playhouse, was the Sugar Plum Fairy with several dance companies, danced with the Joffrey Ballet Company, sang leading roles, including Carmen, with several opera companies, sang jazz regularly at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia and at a lounge in Caesar’s Resort, Atlantic City, received dance training with Dame Margot Fonteyn, received acting training at Walnut Street Theatre and is a skilled dance instructor and choreographer. Her programs offer a unique combination of singing, dancing and story-telling – delivered through her warm personality - resulting in delightful entertainment.

For additional information or to RSVP: call Ann Pollock 215-773-0594 or the Shir Ami office 215-968-3400.

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DOWNLOAD THE SHOPAROO APP TODAY

1. Download the FREE Shoparoo App on your mobile device & add the code: Dress3192. Snap pictures of your receipts. 3. Earn cash for Shir Ami!4. Share with your friends....there’s strength in numbers. More supporters = More $ for Shir Ami!

HOW IT WORKS:Every time you snap a pic of your paper receipt you earn designated “roo” points for Shir Ami, based on the total amount of the receipt. Each “roo” point you earn is added to Shir Ami’s overall total. (500 Roo Points = $1 cash donation from Shoparoo). Receipts must be snapped within 14 days of the transaction date to count towards the total.

This EASY, FREE fundraiser is what Shir Ami congregants can do each day to make a difference in our revenues. Get started now! And please tell a friend. QUESTIONS? Jodi Friedman 215.968.3400 | [email protected]

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Shop. Snap. Earn.

2016-2017 Discount Cards Coming in SEPTEMBER

ONCE AGAIN, CARDS ARE JUST $20.00!

This savings card is accepted at many retailers all over our local area. In past years, participating retailers included popular restaurants such as Dolce Carnini, Applebee’s, Dragon, Golden China, Saladworks and Moish & Itzy’s. It’s the perfect way to save money throughout the year and help raise a little money for Shir Ami at the same time. The card is available through the Shir Ami and ELC offices. Stop in today and get yours!

Save the Date!NOVEMBER 19, 2016

VodKa•raoke

nounInteractive musical experience infused with friends, upscale hors d’oeuvres & desserts, dancing, fun, photo ops, and Shir-tini’s too! Details coming soon.

7pm-11pm @ Shalom Hall

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LEARN WITH SHIR AMI • 5777 / 2016-2017

“KEEPERS” will be recognized in upcoming issues of Shiron for their participation and generosity

THIS YEAR’S THEME: THE AMERICAN JEWISH ExPERIENCE

The first Jewish community was established in what is now the United States in 1654 when 23 Dutch Jews, recently expelled from Brazil where they had settled two decades earlier, arrived in New Amsterdam. Now, over 360 years later, over 5 million Jews call America home, often struggling with a balance between the values of our ancient Jewish tradition with those of a modern America. Over the course of this year, we will be looking at the Jewish experience in America from a historical, textual, and cultural perspective with classes taught by our Shir Ami clergy and special guests. Look for a full Lifelong Learning schedule during the upcoming High Holy Days.

The Lowdown on the High Holy DaysSeptember 22 at 7:30pm andSeptember 27 at 11:00am Join Rabbi Simon for this special session as we get ready for the High Holy Days. We will learn the historical background/evolution of our High Holy Days and their traditions in addition to exploring some of the core prayers, hopefully adding both knowledge and meaning to your High Holy Day observance.

Remember, as with many of our Lifelong Learning classes, the same class will be taught both Thursday evening and Tuesday afternoon as an attempt to make classes available and accessible to all of our congregants.

Keepers of Jewish Excellence

Shir Ami is pleased to present our ongoing Keepers of Jewish Excellence program, allowing all members the opportunity to study throughout the year. Please consider becoming a “Keeper” here at Shir Ami. Your donation in turn supports all of the important mitzvot of learning and prayer that we share, and what’s more, allows us to continue our Lifelong Learning commitments.

BECOME A KEEPER OF JEWISH ExCELLENCE

I’d like to support Lifelong Learning at the following level:

❑$500 ❑$250 ❑$180 ❑$100 ❑Other

Name: ___________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________

E-Mail ___________________________________________________

❑ Enclosed is my check (payable to “Shir Ami”)

❑ Please bill my account

Please make checks payable to Shir Ami and mail to: 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940

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PLEDGES TO CIRCLE OF GIVING RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 15TH WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE HIGH HOLY DAY PAMPHLET.

Thanks to the generosity of two families, Margie and Mark Kopins

and Debbie and Scott Stevens, we have been given a head start to

our Annual Circle of Giving Campaign. Each family has stepped

forward and pledged $18,000. With the addition of one more family,

our goal as a congregation is to match or beat the total of $54,000.

We’re counting on your support to achieve our goal.

❑ Enclosed is my check (payable to “Shir Ami”)

❑ Please bill my account (in accordance with my current payment plan)

❑ Please contact the Shir Ami office for other arrangements

Be a part of the Circle.

Circle of Giving ensures that everyone can be a member of Shir Ami regardless of financial means. Please take the challenge and join the Circle of Giving this year to help us strengthen our congregation.

❑ $7,200 – Tzedek (Righteousness)

❑ $5,400 – Chesed (Kindness)

❑ $3,600 – Ahava (Love)

❑ $2,500 – Chaver (Friend)

❑ $1,800 – Simcha (Joy)

❑ $1,000 – Kavod (Honor)

❑ $720 – Shalom (Peace)

❑ $360 – Beracha (Blessing)

❑ $180 – Chai (Life)

_______ (other amount)

____ As a member in good standing of Shir Ami, YES, I would like to be a member of Circle of Giving for the fiscal year July, 2016 through June, 2017. I pledge, in addition to my FULL Temple dues, the following:

Name: __________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

E-Mail _________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to Shir Ami and mail to: 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Donors at all levels will be recognized monthly in the Shiron and in our High Holy Day handout.

SHIR AMI’S CIRCLE OF GIVING

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Please join us for great Broadway shows and camaraderie. Open to all Shir Ami members, and invite your families and friends to join us!

Our Shir Ami Theatre Club will have a busy season as many new shows and expected revivals are opening on Broadway for 2016-2017! Our first show is “Front Page” on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 3 PM at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. The orchestra seats are $99 each (regularly at the box office $ 157 as of this writing). The revival stars Nathan Lane, John Goodman, Holland Taylor, Jefferson Mays, John Slattery, Dylan Baker – to name a few! I do not have many left! There are many other shows that I want to book for us that do not have their box offices open yet...mostly, for the Spring. So, keep in touch and let me know your suggestions! Contact me at [email protected] or call me at 215-860-6868 (after 10:30 am, please). Our Theatre Club is open to all Shir Ami members and their friends and families. Come enjoy some great theater with us!

Fondly, AndeeAndrea Losben, Shir Ami Theatre Club Chair

[email protected]

Shir Ami is a welcoming, diverse and vibrant reform Jewish

community with a shared passion for prayer, learning and

actions that help make the world a better place. There are

many wonderful opportunities for congregants of all ages.

From our vibrant auxiliaries, to youth groups, to Shabbat, to

a multitude of fun holiday and secular events each month –

come get involved! You’ll be glad you did.

We are a congregation informed and guided by the study

of Torah, Jewish values and culture, a commitment to the

State of Israel and our love for God. A synagogue that sup-

ports our members in times of stress and challenge, as well

as celebrates with them the joys and simchas of their lives.

A community dedicated to helping our members pursue a

lifelong journey of Jewish growth.

OUR MISSION AT SHIR AMI

CLUBS AND COMMITTEES

Theater Club The Pressman Library

How quickly the Summer has flown! We have had some very beautiful days to enjoy our leisure – and now we look forward to our important time of the year. A warm welcome is extended to our new family members. The Pressman Library is a rich source of culture, and our doors are open at all times for you, so please do come and explore. The following volumes are recent acquisitions:

HITLER’S FURIES, by Wendy LowerA powerful account of the role of German women on the Nazi eastern front, not only as witnesses but as killers.

THEIR PROMISED LAND, by Ian BurumaBritish Jews of German origin during the war, and its effect on their beloved England.

BECOMING EICHMAN, by David CesaraniThis writing reveals how Eichmann became actively and directly implicated in genocide.

THE ExODUS YOU ALMOST PASSED OVER, by Rabbi David FohrmanThe author tells us aside of Exodus, not only relating to our freedom but of our destiny.

TEST OF COURAGE, by Christopher RobbinsThe story of Michel Thomas, an aspiring hero during the darkness of the Holocaust.

ALL RIVERS RUN TO THE SEA, Elie Wiesel MemoirsNot a new volume but a brilliant and moving story of the life of this man, recently passed.

For Our Younger Readers:

THE ADVENTURES OF RABBI HARVEY ... AND

RABBI HARVEY VS. THE WISDOM KID, by Steve SheinkinThese are the graphic novels of Jewish Wisdom & Wit in the dueling Wild West

THE MEMORY COAT, by Elivera WoodruffThe moving tale of a tattered coat which makes its journey finally to the US

GRANDPA’S THIRD DRAWER, by Judy Tal KopelmanHaving won two Israeli prizes for Children’s literature this is a clear story which assists young readers to face the most difficult time of our history.

A SWEET NEW YEAR TO YOU, combined always with Peace, Good Health, Great Joy and Success in all your ventures.

– Jean

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On the anniversaries of remembering, a Jew remembers not only by feeling, but by doing. Kindling a yahrzeit candle the evening before is one thing we do; the Kaddish spoken at a gathering of our people is another. All names will be read on the Friday evening before the yahrzeit. You are encouraged to honor your loved one with a living memorial with a contribution to one of our special Temple funds.

TO BE READ SEPTEMBER 2 September 3 Betty Norkin Phillip Schnur September 4Sylvia Corwin Mary Goldfeder Herbert Greenblatt Samuel Ruskin Alfonso Soto

September 5Molly Apollon Miriam Millenson Daisy Rosenbure Beatrice Weisberg Jeffrey Weiss

September 6Samuel Blumberg Andrew Getz Sylvia Gordon

September 7Leah Anderson Reba Barish Hyman Busch Charles Rosenberg Samuel Shipon Mary Vuolo

September 8Evelyn Lieberman Daniel Samson Saul Twersky

September 9Herbert Apollon Mary Berger Betty Park

TO BE READ SEPTEMBER 9

September 10Richard Golden Gustave Kuhn Theodore Newman Goldie Rubin

September 11Jack Friedman Mark Levine Sidney Teitelbaum

September 12Evelyn Auerbach Sheldon Gould Paul Kressman Samuel Malkin Rheinhardt Siderits Samuel Yeslow

September 13Samuel Nessel

September 14Abraham Berger Leon Glassburg Manuel Rodriguez David Sandman Jack Stein Alphonse Vuolo

September 15Samuel Landsman

September 16Max Bernstein Molly Cohen Simon Halpern Eva Litcofsky Anna Tafflin

TO BE READ SEPTEMBER 16 September 17Helen Decter Nettie Lurie Benjamin Miller Henry Pressel Armand Talis

September 18Samuel KurieKaren Samson Roger Sirota Saul Ira Stein

September 19Mayer Aqua Albert Jacobs

September 20May Fisher Stanley Londoner David Unger Manuel Vineberg William WeissbergMichael Youdovin

September 21Cheryl Asnen Rose Bolinsky Midge Edelman Isadore Goldberg Benjamin Steinman

September 22Betty Bartash Michael Brody Norman Fisher

September 23Rose Ettinger Rena Miller Sam Morganstein Jack Saltzman Leo Slomovitz

TO BE READ SEPTEMBER 23 September 24Burton Hoffman David Lipsitz Gerald Nissenbaum Robert Silverman September 25Stella Eckstein John Kreutzer Mark Levine

September 26Edna Druker Blinchikoff Pauline Kuhn Saul Landau Jerry Rosenbaum Molly Schuchat Milton Somerstein

September 27Jack Bellin Gene Brecher Nettie Forman Edward Grant Nathan Isacoff Louis Jay Robert Orkin Sylvia Shmickler Leon Steinberger Norman Weissberg

September 28Milton Barschi Mary Frantz Bess Snyder Viola Winer

September 29Claire Rifkin Bessie Rudnick

September 30Benjamin Cutler

Molly Falkowitz Miriam Feldstein Benjamin Gomberg Jack Shander Rose Snyder

TO BE READ SEPTEMBER 30 October 1Harry Forman Stephan Jonas Goldie Newmaizer Dorothy Ochroch Gertrude Smith

October 2Craig Rosenthal Anna Solodar

October 3Barbara Lepow Violet Miller Harold Strom

October 4Florence Brosof Edward Losben Ludwig Myerhoff Jacques Salzman

October 5Alex Rosenfelder October 6Sylvia Dunn Herman FinkelsteinHerman Skolnick Florence Weiss

October 7Marc Rosenberg Roni Rosenthal

YAHRzEIT LIGHT CEREMONIALThe family gathers at dusk, before the evening meal, on the eve of the anniversary of the death of the departed. The head of the family speaks: At this moment which bears the memory of our beloved (name), let us join hands in a token of God’s grace. A link has been broken in the chain of affection which has long bound us together, yet the blessed bonds of home and love remain. With prayerful heart, we receive this divine gift of life which holds us together in family unison.

Eternal God, we thank You that, in this time of sadness and loss, You have helped to keep us strong. Though the pain of our loss is still present for us, we know that love will always be stronger than death. And so, to You, we lift our hearts, because we know that our loved one continues to be a living presence in our lives. We acknowledge your mercy, O God, who strengthens us with faith and peace. As our loved one lives for us in these words and memories, we kindle this yahrzeit light and sanctify it in the remembrance of the Divine Word: The spirit of humanity is the light of the Lord. (Kindle the Memorial Light.) ZECHER TZADIK LIV-RACHA. May the memory of the righteous be an eternal blessing.

SEPTEMBER | YAHRZEITS

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MONTHLY DONATIONS SHIRON | SEPTEMBER 2016

ANNA GEVER MUSIC FUNDfrom Marlene and Marvin Laster IMO Samuel Lasterfrom Marlene and Marvin Laster IMO Samuel Bunksfrom Meredith and Jon Stevens IMO Barbara Gordon

BEVERLY SPIEGLER SPEC. EDUCATION LIBRARY FUNDfrom Bonnie and Cornel Spiegler to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Greenstein IHO your marriagefrom Allen Schwartz to Harlee Schwartz IMO Doris Fisherfrom Bonnie and Cornel Spiegler to The Schwartz and Bolden Families IMO Doris Fisherfrom Bonnie and Cornel Spiegler to The Bocchieri Family IMO Samuel Bocchieri

BOBBI SLUTZSKY ELC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDfrom Debbie Auerbach to Klare and Dan Dubinsky IMO Ed Dubinskyfrom Debbie and Stan Auerbach to Della Katz IMO Marvin B. Katzfrom Sandy and Mel Berman to Richard Stein IMO Dena Steinfrom Barbara and Ron Cohen to Helene Hart IMO Joseph J. Abrams from Judi and Murray Gases to Helene Hart IMO Joseph J. Abrams

BOB MCGARRY ADULT EDUCATION FUNDfrom Harvey Goldberg IMO George Goldberg

CANTOR MARK ELSON’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDfrom Lenore Weissberg to Cantor Mark and Barbara Elson IMO Ethel Elsonfrom Ricki and Dennis Tafflin to Cantor Mark and Barbara Elson IMO Ethel Elsonfrom Dorothy Silverman to Cantor Mark and Barbara Elson IMO Ethel Elsonfrom Ricki and Dennis Tafflin to Sharon Benoff IHO Greg’s Marriagefrom Vivienne and Marvin Friedman to Family of Joseph Weiss IMO Joseph Weissfrom Suzanne Harbaugh IMO Bill Harbaughfrom Debrah and Lawrence Schorr IMO Jerome Schorrfrom Lisa and David Newman IHO William Newman Bar Mitzvahfrom Kalafer Family IMO Ruth Kalafer

CIRCLE OF GIVINGfrom Irika and Paul Shapiro to Morris Sarnoff IMO Rochelle Steinfrom Karen and Carl Katz to Michael Stein and Family IMO Rochelle Steinfrom Andee & Steve Losben & Family to Becky Markowitz IHO Ben’s Marriagefrom Joan Dossick IMO Benjamin Dovbergfrom Joshua McCoy to Isabel Boxman IMO Arthur Boxmanfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Isabel Boxman IMO Arthur Boxmanfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Carol Cherson to IMO Arthur Boxmanfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Harlee Schwartz IMO Doris Fisherfrom Marilyn and Alan Sheinberg to Harlee Schwartz and Family IMO Doris Fisherfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Eileen Bolden IMO Doris Fisher

CIRCLE OF GIVING (continued)

from Ruth and Arnold Peskin to Steve and Eileen Bolden IMO Doris Fisherfrom Kerri and Ken Gold IHO Ari Gold’s Bar Mitzvahfrom Marilyn Halpern IMO Mary Helfand and Michael Cogenfrom Marilyn and Alan Sheinberg to Cantor Mark Elson IMO Ethel Elsonfrom Marilyn and Alan Sheinberg to Rabbi Elliot Strom and Family IMO Jonathan Steinerfrom Marilyn and Alan Sheinberg to Helen Berman and Family IMO Ira Weissfrom Marilyn and Alan Sheinberg to David Novick and Family IMO Rosa Novickfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Bill Bocchieri IMO Samuel Bocchierifrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Judy Mann IMO Olene Galefrom Allan Goodman IMO Gertrude Goldfieldfrom Marian Weintraub to Mark and Debbie Stein IMO Harry Steinfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Marc Stein IMO Harry Stein from Marian Weintraub to Mark Stein and Family IMO Harry Steinfrom Karin and Dan Surkin IMO Esther Shapirofrom Jonas Caplin IMO Ida Caplin from Ruth and Arnold Peskin to Nancee and Steve Goldstein IMO Dorothy Fisherfrom Ruth and Arnold Peskin to Murray and Elayne Klein IMO Dorothy Fisherfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Robin Firestone IMO Charlotte Podgor from Sharon Benoff to Robin Firestone IMO Charlotte Podgorfrom Debbie and David Rosenthal to Robin Firestone IMO Charlotte Podgorfrom Jocelyn Kravitz to Robin Firestone IMO Charlotte Podgorfrom Karin and Daniel Surkin to Richard Stein IMO Dena Steinfrom Joshua, Ken, and Kevin McCoy to Irv Esko IMO mom, Helenfrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Andee Losben IHO speedy recovery for Stevefrom Shir Ami Board of Directors to Helene Hart IMO Joseph J. Abramsfrom Ellen and George Rifkin IMO their parents from Meryl Reis and Bill Spitz to Lauren and Aaron Lieb Poster IHO Yisroel Reuven Mordechai Posterfrom Karin Surkin IMO Louis Shapirofrom Clare Finkel IMO Elizabeth Byrne

ISRAEL CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDfrom Shir Ami Men’s Club to Bill and Harlee Schwartz IMO Doris Fisherfrom Susan and Jim Robinson to Sharon Baronoff IHO speedy recoveryfrom Ivy and Larry Pearlstein to Richard Stein IMO Dena Steinfrom Ivy and Larry Pearlstein to Amy Goldstein IHO Devra’s Graduation, Welcome Home Sarafrom Ivy and Larry Pearlstein to Harriet Paley IHO Harriet & Jerry’s 28th Anniversary

ISRAEL TIYUL FUNDfrom Beverly and Mark Goldberg to Eileen Bolden and Family IMO Doris Fisher from Meryl Reis and Bill Spitz to Rebecca Bowers IHO Volunteer of the Year

KAY SWERDLOW BUILDING FUND

from Marcia and Ronald Abraham to Cantor Mark Elson IMO your aunt, Ethel from Marcia and Ronald Abraham to Harlee and Bill Schwartz IMO Doris Fisher

Shir Ami Fund is listed in bold, followed by the donor, recipient and who the donation is honoring (if applicable)

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MEN’S CLUB YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

from Paula and Arthur Krauss to Harlee Schwartz and Family

IMO Doris Fisher

PRAYERBOOK DONATIONS

from Arlene Roberson IMO Sylvia Silverfrom Rachel Tyler IMO Gerald Hershenson

PRESSMAN LIBRARY FUND

from Andee and Steve Losben to Arnold Meshkoff and Family IMO Stanley Meshkoff from Pressman Library Fund to Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Samuel Sobel from Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Anna Sobel from Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Marvin Sobel from Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Myrtle Sobel from Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Morris Tafflin from Mildred and Robert Tafflin IMO Sarah Spivackfrom Andrea Losben IMO Elizabeth Finkelstein

RABBI ERIC GOLDBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

from Evelyn Cohen IMO Lily Meltzerfrom Andrea Hyman IMO Charlotte Podgorfrom Cindy and Jerry Green to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kovnot IHO birth of granddaughter, Willow

RABBI ELLIOT STROM’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

from Harriet Levy IMO Ben Moskowitzfrom Susan Cohen and Barry Bloom to Rabbi Elliot Strom IMO Jonathan Steinerfrom Roberta and Gerald Miller IMO Fannie Miller

RABBI JOEL SIMON’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

from Marlene Vuolo IMO Betty and Murray Hellerfrom Dorothy Silverman IMO Nathan Garfinklefrom Carol and Eric Cherson IMO Arthur Boxman

RABBI JOEL SIMON’S DISCRETIONARY FUND (continued)

from Mel Kreiner IMO Abe Kreiner’s Yahrzeitfrom Diana and Harold Gever to Janis and Howard Kritzer IHO birth of granddaughter, Daliafrom Lisa and David Newman IHO William Newman Bar Mitzvahfrom Chickie (Ruth) Busch IMO Leonard Busch & Morris Rudnickfrom Ilene and Paul Goldberg IMO Eugene Verbitfrom Janice Kravitz IMO Dorothy Cooper

LEO AND SHIRLEY SLOMOVITZ SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND

from Meredith and Jon Stevens IMO Barbara Gordon

SHARING IS CARING FUND

from Estelle and Irving Goldfinger IMO Anna Millerfrom Harriet Moskowitz Levy IMO Nancy Lynn Moskowitzfrom Richard Ludwig IMO Leon Ludwigfrom The Siderits Family to Helene Hart IMO Joseph J. Abramsfrom Estelle and Irving Goldfinger IMO Sadie Goldfinger

STAN AVERBACH BIBLICAL GARDEN FUND

from Fran Jonas to Eileen & Steve Bolden & Family IMO Doris Fisherfrom Fran Jonas to Michael Stein and Family IMO Rochelle Steinfrom Steve and Dee Rodos to Timi Wolov IMO your husband, Larryfrom Debra and Lawrence Schorr to Brian, Jeffrey, and Shelly Schorr IMO Jerome Schorr from Bernice Averbach IMO Benjamin Hoffmanfrom Bernice Averbach to Isabel Boxman and Family IMO Arthur Boxmanfrom Dee and Steve Rodos to George and Subby Hoffman IMO your daughter, Vanessa from Dee and Steve Rodos to Norman Cusuman IMO wife, Carolfrom Dee and Steve Rodos to Marcie and Ron Abraham IHO Adam’s Marriage

TEMPLE SHALOM SISTERHOOD CHILDREN’S FUND

from Rochelle Gould IMO Louis Jacobs

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CLERGYRabbi Joel Simon – [email protected] Mark Elson – [email protected] Emeritus Elliot M. Strom – [email protected]

Rabbinic ScholarRabbi Paula Goldberg – [email protected]

PresidentJoshua McCoy [email protected]

Director of Religious SchoolRabbi Eric Goldberg – [email protected]

Office StaffJulie Hershgordon - [email protected] May - [email protected]

Membership CoordinatorJodi Friedman - [email protected]

SHAFTYFerne Levy – [email protected]

E.L.C. DirectorShari Beck-Nahman - [email protected]

E.L.C. StaffJudy Friedman – [email protected]

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Union of Reform Judaism www.URJ.org

ExECUTIVE BOARD President Joshua McCoyExec. Vice President Sharon BenoffTreasurer Alan RosenbergVice President Stephanie KravatzVice President Leslie LeibowitzVice President Mo PereraVice President Lorrie RiggsSecretary Debbie RosenthalImmediate Past President Nancy SideritsLegal Counsel Paul CohenFinancial Counsel Nathan Snyder

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRitual Faith BowersFundraising Mindy ChesnerLifelong Learning Donna DeSantisContinuity Joan DossickTikkun Olam Jessica GoodmanReligious School Nancy GreenFundraising Melody HassidMembership Joanna HolzmanMembership Allison LeffYouth Group Liaison Amy KirshChesed Randi PreissmanIsrael Advocacy Debbie RosenbergMarketing/Publicity David SandmanBuilding and Grounds Larry SchorrLifelong Learning Ellie Short Budget Wendy Siegel

CLERGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Rabbi Joel SimonCantor Mark ElsonRabbi Emeritus Elliot M. StromRabbinic Scholar Rabbi Paula GoldbergReligious School Director Rabbi Eric GoldbergE.L.C. Director Shari Beck-NahmanYouth Director Ferne Levy

AUxILIARY PRESIDENTS Men’s Club Fred FisherWomen of Shir Ami Jocelyn KravitzForever Young Ann PollockSHAFTY Daniel Levy

PAST PRESIDENTSRonald AbrahamHarvey AbramsonIrving Altman TS (z’l)Ken BieberFred BockDanny BrownFilbert Cherry (z’l)Phyllis DoroshowRuth FivesHarvey GoldbergSheldon Gould TS (z’l)Janis JacobsBob Kasman (z’l)Robert KatzensteinArthur Krauss

* (z’l) zichrono livracha “of blessed memory”

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