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THE RABBIS TEACHSUMMER JUDAISM

As summer approaches, vacations, travel, camp, the Shore and other diversions beckon. For many of us, schedules relax, commitments and carpools ease off, and we have the leisure that renews and refreshes.

“Summer Judaism” enjoys a similarly relaxed style. With the exception of the mid-summer observance of Tisha B’Av (commemorating

the destruction of the ancient Jerusalem Temples in 586 BCE and 70 CE, this summer July 22), there are no holidays between Shavuot in May and Rosh Hashanah in September.

Shabbat continues to arrive weekly, and summer is a great time to experiment with the “release and relax” dimension of Shabbat. It is often so hard to avoid chores, school and work schedules, and other weekend obligations. The Shabbats of summer are a great time to experiment with some “not doings” that might carry over into the Fall season, and help us recover some of the Shabbat rest that can enhance and enrich our lives throughout the year.

And, of course, throughout the summer we will continue to gather as a community for our 6:30 pm Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services, and our Shabbat morning Torah study (which will start at 10:00 am beginning on June 23).

With the relatively early arrival of Rosh Hashanah (Sunday night, September 9), the month of Elul, the period of spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days, also comes early, beginning Sunday, August 12. With the relaxed rhythms of summer still in place, the weeks of August can be a good time to schedule a “spiritual tune-up” in preparation for “The Ten Days of Turning” from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. Check the website of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (jewishspirituality.org) and reformjudaism.org for resources.

Summer is also a great time to linger over one of the many wonderful guides to the spiritual opportunities of the High Holy Days. Two that I recommend include: This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation, by Rabbi Alan Lew, and Repentance: The Meaning and Practice of Teshuva, by Louis Newman.

Wherever your summer travels may take you – to the backyard or beyond – may we return renewed, with many stories to share when we gather in September to welcome the new Jewish year of 5779.

B’shalom, Rabbi Richard Hirsh

REFLECTIONS ON ISRAEL 70M’KOR SHALOM TRIPS CONNECT CONGREGANTS TO THE LANDBy Jayne Jacova Feld

It’s hard to believe there was ever a time when M’kor Shalom Education Director Merle Steinberg wasn’t an expert planner of congregational trips to Israel. But of course there had to be a first time.

For Steinberg, that was in 1995. It was actually a congregant, Phyllis Levy, who first proposed the idea of a first-time trip for families. Just two years into her job as the school’s assistant director, Steinberg, working with then Education Director Yossi Afek, his wife Irene, and Cantor Anita Hochman, set to work. “We were not exactly sure of what we were doing, but we did it,” she said, and the rest is history!

“We were two buses, 63 people, including eight B’nai Mitzvah students. It was a great trip and a good learning experience,” Steinberg said, noting that the M’kor Shalom tradition of making Jerusalem a starting point, as opposed to ending trips in the Holy City, started then and there.

Twenty-three years later, M’kor Shalom has sent groups to Israel 31 times! While all congregational trips are unique, with itineraries varying to suit the age of travelers, their interests, the time of year and geo-political considerations, each one has bonded participants in ways that can’t be quantified. Inevitably, participants experience “aha” moments that enhance their Jewish identity; many who were strangers or barely acquaintances before their trip came home as good friends – with lifelong memories of their experiences in our Jewish homeland. (continued; see “Reflections” on page 3)

VOLUME 44, NO. 4 www.mkorshalom.org Summer 2018 / Sivan-Tamuz-Av-Elul 5778

Rabbi Richard Hirsh

Hello Summer!

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FROM YOUR LEADERSHIPSteve Angstreich, President

My first year as President of this remarkable congregation, this family of families, amazingly is over. When I became President, I made it a priority that we all extend our hands to welcome all who enter our synagogue, to make them feel at home. No one epitomizes the welcoming nature and inclusiveness of our congregation more than our Senior Rabbi.

Just recently (as I write this message in late April), I received an email from one of our congregants who wanted to let me know that she could not let the occasion of her son becoming a Bar Mitzvah pass without letting me know how proud her family felt to be part of our M’kor Shalom community. All of her friends and family, Jewish and Gentile, could not stop talking about how inclusive and meaningful each part of the service was and could not get over Rabbi Frenkel – how she made each of them feel a part of our community, as if she were speaking to each of them. All of her Jewish relatives commented that they wished they could be part of a synagogue like ours. She concluded that it is an “honor to be part of this congregation that sets the bar so high for what religion and spirituality should be.”

We should all be very proud of our home and of our dedicated clergy, senior staff and leadership team, who made this such a wonderful year. I know that the coming year will see us continue to grow, and that our home will be the spiritual and communal center for all our members and those who enter it.

B’shalom,Steve

Steve Angstreich, President

WELCOME CANTOR HARRISONWe are pleased to welcome Cantor Rhoda Harrison to the M’kor Shalom family of families! She will be joining us beginning July 1, 2018. Cantor Harrison, a native of Philadelphia, was ordained as a cantor by the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. She has served the Reform community in Baltimore, MD, for the past 25 years at Har Sinai Congregation and the former Temple Emanuel. Cantor Harrison holds a Doctorate in Jewish Studies and enjoys teaching immensely. Her areas of expertise include Jewish liturgy, the period of Late Antiquity, and cantillation (Biblical chant). Cantor Harrison has over 25 years of experience in education (pre-K to adult) and has developed and implemented B’nai Mitzvah and post-B’nai Mitzvah programs. Cantor Harrison has extensive experience addressing all aspects of pastoral and community life. On May 3, 2018, she received an honorary Doctorate in Music from the Hebrew Union College for her 25 year milestone in the cantorate. Her outstanding abilities make her the right fit for Congregation M’kor Shalom.

A native of Philadelphia, Cantor Harrison enjoys performing operatic, art song, and theatre literature in addition to cantorial repertoire and has performed on the concert stage throughout the United States. In Baltimore, she has performed regularly at the Cabaret at Germano’s Piattini in Little Italy. She plays the guitar, piano and flute. Her spare time hobbies include being a triathlete, runner and crossfitter. Cantor Harrison is also proudly raising and caring for her two daughters, ages 17 and 19.

Cantor Rhoda Harrison

TODAH RABAH!THANK YOU TO OUR

GENEROUS SPONSORS

BeamsLinda & Steve Angstreich

Gail & Dick DonnerBruce Matez

Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc.

FlamesMarylee & Stuart Alperin

The Clergy of M’kor Shalom Marlene & Gary Dworkin

Jodi & Neil Levine Mac’s Maintenance

Rolane & Steve SunshineThe Weinberg & Riviello Families

SparksJill & David Akre Barclay Catering

Celestine & Jeffrey BergMichelle & Bob Bross Stefanie & Steve CohenRobert & Eileen Elias

Barry & Sharla FeldscherFriedman LLP

Sheila & Allen GoodmanIlyse & Steve Janove

Robert KernishTamara Kukainis / Schwartz Financial

Phyllis & Michael LevyDebbie & Don Mitchell

Teri & Neal Nover Susan & David Olinsky

Lynne & Norman RednikGail & Harvey Shapiro

Rebecca SilverLonnie & Stan SmollerAllison & David Snyder

TD Bank Harriet & Jack Uris

Sharon & Jack WeinbergCarmella & Albert Zalcmann

Sarah & David Zalcmann

List is complete as of press time. We apologize for any errors or omissions.A portion of the proceeds will support the Religious School Scholarship

Fund of Congregation M’kor Shalom.

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REFLECTIONS (contined from page 1)

Over the past 23 years, M’kor Shalom has logged 20 Confirmation trips, six family excursions and five visits organized exclusively for adults. Among the adults-only trips was the memorable “Extreme Israel” adventure. Led by Rabbi Barry Schwartz in October 2007, some 20 intrepid weekend warriors truly connected to the land through rigorous hikes, biking and climbing challenges.

There was just one congregational trip prior to 1995, and it was epic. In 1988, the year Israel turned 40, some 30 members of M’kor Shalom’s choir participated in the Zimriyah in the first year that the prestigious international choir festival took place in Israel. For Cantor Hochman, who has been to Israel seven times with M’kor Shalom family and adult trips, it was a very different experience. “Sharing our voices with hundreds of others in Jerusalem was a bonding and uplifting experience,” she said. “Those from the choir who were able to make that trip continue to reminisce about how amazing and fulfilling it was. They’re memories we will always carry deep in our hearts.”

In Israel’s 70th year, Steinberg is currently planning a 31st trip: a long-anticipated women’s excursion led by her, Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel and Cantor Hochman, November 1-11, 2018. Although the tour buses will take the 30 participants to many of the mainstream must-see sites, all will be experienced through a female lens, Steinberg said, noting that Shabbat will be in the company of female Lone Soldiers. There will also be visits with an Ethiopian woman and a co-op of Jewish and Arab women, as well as time for shopping and enjoying a variety of Israeli foods, some of which the women will cook alongside a chef.

If the list of trips seems heavily skewed to teen adventures, there is good reason. Since the first Confirmation visit in 1996, M’kor Shalom has made it a mission that every child brought up in the congregation who desires it will have an Israel experience. Besides participating in the community-wide Gift of Israel program (in which a family’s contributions for the trip are matched by the synagogue and Jewish Federation starting in third grade), M’kor Shalom gifts an additional $350 to every student for trips and provides financial assistance if needed.

“It’s part of our fabric,” said Steinberg. “Sharon [Halperin, director of Early Childhood Education] starts focusing on Israel in preschool. By the time children hit third grade, they all know about our trip. Our Madrikhim [teenage helpers] wear their Israel trip sweatshirts, talk about it and bring in pictures. The students know that something special happens in their Confirmation year.”

For the generation of teens and young adults who have been on such trips, it can be life-changing. Take Adam Roth, who went with his Confirmation Trip during Passover in the year 2000. As a Religious School teacher, he has been back to Israel six additional times as a Confirmation Trip chaperone. He and his friend still make a point of getting together annually to reminisce about the trip and look at their (Polaroid!) pictures.

Roth’s first opportunity to pay it forward was the year that his student Alexa Vecchio went on her Confirmation trip. Now 23, the 2017 Towson University graduate is currently in Israel for her fourth return trip working as an intern at a Gan [kindergarten] in Tel Aviv. Vecchio credits M’kor Shalom, and particularly her Confirmation trip, for cementing her love of the land. “I had spent years learning about the many things Israel has to offer, including the holy sites, food and celebrations,” she explained. “Finally, it was my turn to experience the Holy Land for myself. I was surrounded by 20 of my childhood friends, as we toured the country experiencing everything from the Kotel in Jerusalem to the beaches of Tel Aviv, and then some. It was the first

time I had experienced Passover without my family, but I was able to celebrate with my M’kor Shalom family. After ten days, I came back home with a new perspective and a yearning to go back for more.”

Among the standard itinerary stops on a M’kor Shalom trip, one that is truly meaningful is a visit to Kibbutz Yahel in the Negev. After congregant Jeremy Kane, 22, died while serving in the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan in 2010, the kibbutz with close ties to our synagogue created a cactus garden dedicated in his name. Every year since then, teens on their Confirmation trip plant trees in his memory.

Melinda Kane, his mother, was at the garden dedication during a congregational trip in 2010. While initially hesitant to go – it took place just two months after her son’s tragic death – she said it was incredibly healing both to be in Israel – where people are so much more attuned to military service and sacrifice – and to know that Jeremy’s memory is tied to the beautiful garden.

“Every year, Merle sends me pictures of the teens planting,” said Kane, who is going on the November women’s trip. “I see how everything is thriving and is being nourished and Jeremy is remembered.”

Alexa Vecchio in Israel this April, reuniting with her Confirmation Trip chaperones, Adam Roth, Merle Steinberg and Drew Molotsky.

Melinda Kane at the 2010 dedication of the Jeremy Kane Cactus Garden with Merle Steinberg and

Cantor Anita Hochman.

Alex Cohen (left) and Dylan Lever share a camel ride during their stay in Bedouin tents in the Negev during the most recent Confirmation Trip

during Passover this past April.

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CONGREGANTS IN THE NEWSMELINDA KANEOn Monday, May 7, M’kor Shalom congregant Melinda Kane was honored at an awards dinner as one of the winners of SJ Magazine’s Women of Excellence Awards. Melinda, who is a Cherry Hill Councilwoman and Gold Star Mother, was profiled along with the five other winners in the May issue of SJ Magazine. The article describes how her work with legislators has changed the law in New Jersey to provide educational benefits to the siblings of fallen service members and to give them recognition as surviving family. Congratulations to Melinda for this well-deserved recognition for her accomplishments!

CELESTINE BERGIt is our tradition to present the annual M’kor Shalom Service Award each year to a congregant who provides extraordinary service to our congregation but does not hold a formal Board or Committee Chair position. This year, Celestine Berg was the recipient of this award. Having served as a Board member and as Chair of the Membership Committee in past years, Celestine continues to be an active and contributing member of the congregation. She served on the Cantor Search and Transition Committees; she helped launch the “Hineini” campaign, having ushers at services don their Hineini

t-shirts to greet congregants at the door; her children, now in college, both attended the M’kor Shalom Hebrew School; and Celestine herself was an adult Bat Mitzvah. In addition, she and her husband have been generous supporters of M’kor Shalom throughout the years. We thank Celestine for her tireless work on behalf of our Family of Families!

Melinda Kane

Celestine Berg

High Holy Day Services5779 / 2018Tentative Schedule

SELICHOT (Open to the community)Saturday, September 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 pm (8:30 pm Study Session; 9:30 pm Dessert, 10:00 pm Service)

EREV ROSH HASHANAHSunday, September 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 pm

ROSH HASHANAH – FIRST DAYMonday, September 10 Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am Late Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Educational programming for children grades K-2 and babysitting for preschool-aged children will be offered at the 8:30 am service only. Tot Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time & Location TBA Tashlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time & Location TBA

ROSH HASHANAH – SECOND DAYTuesday, September 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am

EREV YOM KIPPUR (KOL NIDRE)Tuesday, September 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 pm

YOM KIPPURWednesday, September 19 Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am Late Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Educational programming for children grades K-2 and babysitting for preschool-aged children will be offered at the 8:30 am service only. Tot Family Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time TBA Adult Study Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 pm Afternoon Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 pm Followed by Yizkor and N’eelah

EREV SUKKOT (Open to the community)Sunday, September 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm

EREV SIMCHAT TORAH / SH’MINI ATZERETCONSECRATION OF OUR FIRST GRADERS (Open to the community)Sunday, September 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm

SIMCHAT TORAH / SH’MINI ATZERET (YIZKOR) (Open to the community)Monday, October 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am

All family members are welcome to attend all services.

Tickets will be checked at the door for all services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

You may be asked for additional identification.

You may be seated in the sanctuary no earlier than 20 minutes prior to the beginning of each service.

For those attending late morning services, do not arrive until 10:30 am or later, to allow those exiting from the early service to do so safely.

Upcoming EventsFor these and other programs, visit:

www.mkorshalom.org/calendar

Members who have registered to attend M’kor Or on Sunday, June 3, at 5:00 pm, are in for a treat. This special evening will feature a delicious meal, entertainment by Nefesh Mountain, and an award ceremony honoring some of the synagogue leaders who have helped make M’kor Shalom the special “family of families” that it is. Looking forward to seeing you there!

There’s still time to register for M’korstock Unplugged on Friday night, June 8. Dinner, live music, coffee & dessert will immediately follow our 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat service.

On Saturday, July 28, our annual M’kor at the Shore will be held once again at the Margate home of Rolane and Steve Sunshine. Join clergy and friends for Havdalah, song, dessert, and more dessert!

To continue participating in special events like these, as well as all the other wonderful social and educational activities taking place at M’kor Shalom, keep a lookout for your 2018-19 synagogue membership packet – arriving in your mailbox soon!

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Eric & Christine Blazar Richard WeinerDylan & Aviva SouthamptonHaddonfield

We Wish Mazal Tov to...Marylee & Stuart Alperinon the marriage of their grandson Noah Diamondstein to Marnie Lang

Eric & Christine Blazaron the birth of their daughter, Aviva Lynn Blazar

Brent Breault & Amanda Gossenbergeron their marriage

Scott & Beth Fleischmanon the birth of their daughter, Reese Gabrielle Fleischman

Irving Fleisheron the marriage of his granddaughter Amanda Rothstein to David Dinsey

David Friedman & Jenny Markowitzon their marriage

Steve & Jaimee Friedmanon the marriage of their daughter Rebecca O’Mara to Michael Lerman

Michael & Rachel Hahnon the birth of their daughter, Emily Rose Hahn

Robert & Penny Jacoby on the engagement of their daughter Cara to Zach Dolchin

Michael & Randi Kresloffon the naming of their sons P.J. Kresloff, Mason Kresloff & Asher Kresloff

Richard & Judith Kresloffon the naming of their grandsons P.J. Kresloff, Mason Kresloff & Asher Kresloff

Michael Lerman & Rebecca O’Maraon their marriage

Neil & Jodi Levineon the engagement of their son Ari to Sarah Dinetz

Neal & Teri Noveron the engagement of their daughter Rachel to Ben Suredam

James & Jen Petkunon the birth of their daughter, Layne Emery Petkun

Natalie Pottson her conversion to Judaism

Alfred Ritteron the birth of his granddaughter, Langston Avery Ritter

Kenneth & Penny Robinsonon the marriage of their daughter Sierra to Michael Coleman

Larry Siegel & Deena Betzeon their engagement

David Singer & Susan Singeron the birth of their granddaughter, Emily Rose Hahn

Bradley & Remy Tesorieroon the naming of their daughter, Jordana Tesoriero

Albert & Carmella Zalcmann on the naming of their granddaughter, Cayla Zalcmann

David & Sarah Zalcmannon the naming of their daughter, Cayla Zalcmann

We Remember...

Marvin Albert father of Shari Dickstein

Seymour Bergerfather of Mitchell Berger

Doris G. Gordonaunt of Ross Greenberg

Alice Gurstmother of David Gurst

Laurence Kantorfather of Chantel Besser

Estelle Kimmelmangrandmother of Stephanie Golden

Rosalyn Kurlandgrandmother of David Swerdlow

Jacob Loewcousin of Adam Roth

Elena Newmanmother of Eric Newman

Herbert Singerfather of Robert Singer

Pearl Samodovitzmother of Susan Herron

Steven Sloanfather of Debbie Goldsborough

Rabbi Noach Valleyfather of Leah Valley Keats

Arline Weinerwife of Richard Weiner

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WORDS OF WISDOM FROM A YOUNG TEACHEREvery Sunday, the Teachers and Madrikhim (11th and 12th grade Teaching Assistants) meet before school starts for Torah study. Each Teacher has a few opportunities during the year to lead us in the weekly D’var Torah. We are always learning from each other. In late April, David Turner, a 4th Grade Hebrew Teacher, led the Torah study. David grew up at M’kor Shalom. He became a Bar Mitzvah, a Confirmand, a Madrikh and a Graduate, and now he is

one of our Hebrew Teachers! I give you this background so when you read his D’var Torah you will understand that he “knows what he is talking about!” Go ahead and kvell!

Today’s D’var is on Kedoshim. This parshah deals with many laws and commandments issued by God. Instead of focusing on one particular portion of Kedoshim, I wanted to instead touch upon several key passages that I feel we at M’kor Shalom best exemplify…

God commands us to not take all of our crops but to leave some for the poor and needy. Giving to others is a key tenet of Judaism and this synagogue. Each year we house a dozen or so homeless men, allowing them to use our facilities and making sure they are well-fed during the holiday season.

God commands us to “not curse a deaf person and do not place a stumbling block before a blind person.” We teachers know best how inclusive and accepting we are of people and children of all backgrounds. We work with our students in order to guarantee they receive the best form of education for them. Working with students one-on-one as a Madrikh is something that helped solidify my love for teaching and inspired me to become a teacher today.

God commands us to “neither take revenge from nor bear a grudge against the members of your people; you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” This is regarded as one of the most important passages of the Torah. We see this echoed in Hillel’s words to a curious man asking about Judaism. In essence, this is the Torah, everything else is commentary. We treat people fairly here at M’kor Shalom. We treat the outside community with respect and invite them to our happenings and goings-on. One of the greatest examples of this is during MLK Day celebrations, where we participate with churches in our community in order to celebrate each other and our equal rights to be who we are.

While there is certainly more to this Torah portion, here at M’kor Shalom, we exemplify many of the virtues that are the most important. Kedoshim means “holy” and M’kor Shalom is certainly a holy and righteous Jewish place.

OUR BUDDING ARTISTSThis winter, our students created a sculpture that would have made glass artist Dale Chihuly proud! Conceived and directed by Diane Malin, the ECC’s art teacher, this project began with recycled bottles of various sizes. The Kindergarten and Pre-K classes painted the bottles in a rainbow of colors using acrylic paint. The bottles were then cut and hung to make a striking, Chihuly-inspired art installation. The project currently hangs in M’kor Shalom’s school lobby, and, as you can tell from the quotes below, the children are proud of it!

“It’s a Chihuly sculpture. I painted it. I didn’t know what it was going to be, but it came out good.” Maddie, age 5 “Well, we painted it all different colors and we hanged [sic] it up in the lobby one day. Everybody who sees it thinks it’s super pretty!” Abigail, age 4 “We made it with plastic bottles. We painted them. It looks like curlicues and it’s so fancy.” Talia, age 5

Merle Steinberg,Education Director

Sharon Halperin, Early Childhood Education Director

David Turner with his 4th Grade class.

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WOMEN’S CONNECTION CHALLAH BAKE — APRIL 2018

WOMEN’S CONNECTION CHALLAH BAKE — APRIL 2018

CHALUTZIM ISRAEL ADVENTURE — MAY 2018

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & ACHIM HORSERADISH PREP

MARCH 2018 TOTALLY RAD ’80S PURIM SHPIEL — FEBRUARY 2018

MEMBER APPRECIATION SHABBAT — MAY 2018

MEMBER APPRECIATIONSHABBAT — MAY 2018

MEMBER APPRECIATION SHABBATMAY 2018

JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT AT THE PHILLIESMAY 2018

M’KORSTOCK UNPLUGGED: HOTSY TOTSYAPRIL 2018

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Committee NewsCOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEMembers of M’kor Shalom who are looking to get involved in synagogue life might want to consider joining the Communications Committee. We have a lot to offer, starting with the fact that this group really gets things done! In a few short years, for example, the Committee has revived The Source, launched a new website, developed an active social media presence, and helped the congregation reach a wider audience through better webcasting equipment. To be able to provide these innovations, group members must stay on top of new technology and communications channels, which makes for an exciting, “forward-looking” committee. And, by setting specific goals for ourselves and reaching them successfully, everyone in the group enjoys a sense of accomplishment.

Communications Committee members also enjoy the feeling that they are at the “hub” of the congregation, since they help publicize every major event through emails, flyers, website postings, Source articles, and hallway monitors, which puts them in touch with almost every other group at M’kor Shalom at one point or another.

Last but not least, many members are attracted to the Communications Committee by the opportunity to utilize their own unique skill sets – from writing and graphic design to social media, advertising and brand management – while working together as a team to achieve a common goal. And that goal is not just to boost attendance at events. Using themes like “In this House” and “Hineini,” the group strives to build community within the congregation and “brand recognition” within the larger community. Every piece of communication sends out the message that lots of good things are happening here!

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE AT M’KOR SHALOMJOIN THE COMMITTEE(S!) THAT SUIT YOUTo express your interest in participating, contact the synagogue office at 856-424-4220 or MainOffice@mkorshalom.org, or visit the “About Us: Committees” menu on mkorshalom.org.

Achim (The Men’s Group) – social and educational events, including softballAdult Education – arranges classes, speakers and programsBudget/Finance – creates the synagogue budget and deals with fiscal matters and financial planningCaring Community – supports congregants in acute need with a variety of services, including transportation and foodChavurah Ensemble – singers and instrumentalists enhance our participatory Shabbat worshipChoir – our accomplished choir performs at occasional services and special eventsCollege Connection – sends care packages to our college studentsCommunications – coordinates publications, our website, publicity and advertisingECC/PTO – supports our Early Childhood Center/Parent-Teacher OrganizationEducation & Youth – sets policy for the Preschool, Religious School & youth groupsFamily Programming – plans social and educational events for families with school-age childrenFundraising – organizes FUNdraising programs for the synagogueGift Shop – runs the gift shopHouse – maintains the building and sets policy regarding its useLibrary – runs the synagogue libraryMembership & Outreach – works to recruit, welcome and retain membersMusic – coordinates the many musical activities enjoyed at M’kor ShalomNextGen – plans social events and community involvement for young adult membersRitual – focuses on religious services, holiday celebrations and other ritualsScholar-in-Residence – organizes the bi-annual Scholar-in-Residence WeekendSocial Action – raises our social consciousness and provides opportunities to do mitzvotTheater Group – performances by our talented congregantsTot Programming – sponsors monthly Tot Shabbat services and social eventsWomen & Spirituality – connecting personal spirituality and Jewish heritageWomen’s Connection – social and educational programming for women

LIBRARY NEWSBOOK DISCUSSION & BROWN BAG LUNCHMonday, June 11 at 12:00 noon

The Library Committee of M’kor Shalom is excited to announce a new program – a Book Discussion and Brown Bag Lunch. Bring your own non-meat lunch, and we will provide beverages and dessert. We will discuss The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. It is an amazing journey into the lives of two women separated by hundreds of years. This is a well-researched historical novel that is breathtaking in its scope and depth. This 2017 National Jewish Book Award Winner will surely resonate and give the participants much to discuss and analyze. For more information and to RSVP, contact Irene Afek at library@mkorshalom.org.

We plan to continue book discussion programs in the 2018-2019 programming year. Stay tuned!

NEW BOOKS ACQUIREDThe M’kor Shalom Library acquired over 40 new additions this year. Here is just a sampling of the new acquisitions:

FictionAnd After the Fire, by Lauren BelferThe Fortunate Ones, by Ellen UmanskyMoving Kings, by Joshua CohenOrphan #8, by Kim van AlkemadeThe Immortalists, by Chloe BenjaminThe Last Watchman of Old Cairo, by Michael David LukasThe Other Einstein, by Marie BenedictThe Two-Family House, by Lynda Cohen LoigmanThe Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish

Non-Fiction The Book of Separation, by Tova MirvisConscience & Courage, by Eva FogelmanEinstein and the Rabbi, by Naomi LevyEllis Island to Ebbets Field, by Peter LevineMy Jewish Year, by Abigail PogrebinMy Promised Land, by Ari ShavitThe Seven Good Years, by Etgar KeretWhat Happens After I Die?, by Rifat SonsinoWonders and Miracles, by Eric A. Kimmel

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Rabbi Richard F. Address Caring Community FundSupports efforts to make M’kor Shalom a more compassionate and inclusive synagogue.

Received From In Honor OfRabbi Richard Address M’kor ShalomGail & Dick Donner Ellen Sheinkin’s speedy recoveryCarol & David Laskin The Caring Community & its members Liz Meisler The naming of Remy & Bradley Tesoriero’s daughter, Jordana Rose The Pomegranate Guild M’kor ShalomMelissa & Bruce Saidman Erica & Richard King’s daughter Zoe’s graduation from medical school

Adult Education FundSupports educational programming for adults.

Received From In Memory OfGail & Dick Donner Betty DonnerBeverly Solomon Saul Solomon Received From In Honor OfAnn-Linn & Larry Glaser Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary Cantor Anita Hochman & Selma Hochman The birth of our great-grandson & great-nephew

Lincoln Thomas d’ArcyAudrianne & Martin Levene Beverly & Edmond Weiss’ 50th wedding anniversary Rochelle & Allan Pepper Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary Beverly Solomon Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary

Abraham & Sylvia Angstreich Building Preservation Endowment Fund*

Keeps our synagogue safe, secure and beautiful for generations to come.Received From In Memory OfLinda & Steven Angstreich Herbert Singer, father of Robert Singer Marc SaltzGail & Dick Donner Ron Brody, husband of Beth BrodyStephanie & Craig Lewis Abraham SmallKaren Bannett & Arthur Miller Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerReceived From In Honor OfSherry & Mark Wolkoff Beverly & Edmond Weiss Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary & Steve’s 75th birthday

Honorable Steven P. Burkett Gift of Membership FundSupports the ten-year free membership to post-confirmation graduates.

Received From In Memory OfLisa & Mitchell Conn Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerGail & Dick Donner Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerJodi & Neil Levine Alice Gurst, mother of David Gurst Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Received From In Honor OfJodi & Neil Levine Bruce Matez The engagement of Abby & Drew Molotsky’s daughter Elana to Alec RobinBruce Matez Marilyn Hailperin’s years of service Tammi Kukainis’ years of service

College Connection FundSupports the relationship between college-age students and the synagogue

through mailings, packages & programs.Received From In Honor OfGail & Dick Donner David Snyder’s new position

Warren & Doris Elias Special Needs Endowment Fund*Supports the inclusion of individuals with special needs

and their families in congregational life.Received From In Memory OfJane & Daniel Abesh and Family Norma Wohl, sister of Rhoda AbramsLinda & Steven Angstreich Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanCelestine & Jeff Berg Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanJayne & Craig Bloom Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanSybil, Mike, Julia & Rose Cohen Ruth Shore, mother of Linda NewmanGail & Dick Donner Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanEileen & Robert Elias Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerCarol & Bill Fisher Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Ruth Shore, mother of Linda NewmanJaime & Rick Friedman and Family Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Ruth Shore, mother of Linda NewmanJodi & Neil Levine Ruth Shore, mother of Linda NewmanEllen & Cara Maniloff Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Ruth Shore, mother of Linda Newman

Bruce Matez Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Ruth Shore, mother of Linda NewmanLarry Siegel Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanLonnie & Stan Smoller Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanRolane & Steve Sunshine Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanStephanie & Andy Zinn Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanReceived From In Honor OfBruce Matez Caroline Gantz’s speedy recoveryAndrea & Gary Schwartz Harriet Uris’ M’kor Or honors

Cantor Anita F. Hochman Choir FundSupports expanded activity for our choir.

Received From In Memory OfSelma Hochman Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerTeri & Neal Nover Geraldine Reckson Jack Rizman Sadie GreenspanMarlyn & Harry Starkman Nathan ChesinReceived From In Honor OfGail & Dick Donner The birth of Cantor Hochman & Robyn Sole’s great-nephew

Lincoln Thomas d’Arcy The birth of Selma Hochman’s great-grandson Lincoln Thomas d’ArcyMarlene & Gary Dworkin The engagement of Teri & Neal Nover’s daughter Rachel to Ben SuredamBarbara & Rabbi Richard Hirsh The birth of Cantor Hochman & Robyn Sole’s great-nephew

Lincoln Thomas d’Arcy The birth of Selma Hochman’s great-grandson

Lincoln Thomas d’ArcySelma Hochman The marriage of Marylee & Stuart Alperin’s grandson,

Noah Diamondstein to MarnieErica & Richard King The engagement of Teri & Neal Nover’s daughter Rachel to Ben SuredamEllen & Brad Molotsky Cantor Hochman’s 36 Years at M’kor ShalomRochelle & Steven Nisenfeld Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary Barbara Rudnick & Irwin Matusow Nadine Grinbergs’s speedy recoveryEllen & Roger Sheinkin Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary The birth of Cantor Hochman & Robyn Sole’s great-nephew

Lincoln Thomas d’Arcy The birth of Selma Hochman’s great-grandson Lincoln Thomas d’Arcy The marriage of Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s daughter Rebecca O’Mara to Michael LermanJoseph Singer Cantor HochmanThelma & Donald Spivack Edmond Weiss’ special birthday The birth of Selma Hochman’s great-grandson Lincoln Thomas d’ArcyMarlyn & Harry Starkman Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary

Jeremy Kane Confirmation Class Israel Trip FundSubsidizes the cost of the Confirmation class Israel trip.

Received From In Memory OfLinda Burkett Jacob Loew, cousin of Adam RothEileen Fox Jacob Loew, son of Andi Loew and brother of Daniel LoewMarilyn & John Hailperin Jacob Loew, cousin of Adam RothSharon Halperin Arky Halperin Etta CohenMelinda Kane Jacob Loew, son of Andi LoewBruce Matez Jacob Loew, cousin of Adam Roth Jacob Loew, son of Andi LoewMerle & Bernie Steinberg Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Jacob LoewStacy & Art Treiman Elena Newman, mother of Eric NewmanMarla, Justin & Sarah Vecchio Jacob Loew, cousin of Adam RothReceived From In Honor OfCelestine & Jeff Berg Myrna & Norman Grolnick’s 50th wedding anniversary Kathy Jacobs & Family Merle Steinberg, Adam Roth & Drew Molotsky Merle & Bernie Steinberg The birth of Emily Rose Hahn, daughter of Rachel & Michael Hahn

High Holy Day Prayer Book FundHigh Holy Day prayer book with bookplate: $18 each

Received From In Memory OfRhoda S. Abrams Ida SpielmanAnita P. Axelrod Fredric P. Axelrod

Rabbis’ & Cantors’ Good Works Fund*Supports worthy and charitable causes at the discretion of the rabbis and cantors.

Received From In Memory OfPurnima Banerji Gisela Spielberg, mother of Joshua Spielberg Ranan Banerji

In times of happiness or sadness, M’kor Shalom offers a variety of ways to share your wishes and thoughts with others. Minimum donation $18; Silver Cards $36; Gold Cards $54, unless otherwise noted. Contributions may be made in the synagogue office as well as on the M’kor Shalom website (www.mkorshalom.org).

We Gratefully Acknowledge Your Contributions

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Julia & Lloyd Birnbaum Gerald Birnbaum Rabbi Noach Valley, father of Leah Valley-KeatsEllen, Marty, Alex & Max Faye Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerRobyn Greenberg Jennie Gelernt, mother of Bill GelerntJudy & Ross Greenberg Gordon Kay, husband of Joyce KayMarilyn & John Hailperin Herbert Singer, father of Robert SingerBarbara & Rabbi Richard Hirsh Mae Hirsh William Furman Rhoda & Henry Kessler Charlotte LansbergAnne & Howard Simonoff Gisela Spielberg, mother of Joshua SpielbergCarol & Paul Weller Bruce J. Weller Solwin Weller Stephanie & Andy Zinn and Family Seymour Berger, father of Mitchell BergerReceived From In Honor OfRene Batoff M’kor ShalomBobbi Cohen & Kevin Flynn Ravi & Lee Bloom’s B’nai MitzvahJudy & Ross Greenberg Rabbi FrenkelMeryl & Gerald Greene Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary Marilyn & John Hailperin Jaimee & Steve Friedman’s 50th wedding anniversary Mindy, Marc, Max and Sofi Kaufer Our clergyJody Pollack The birth of Aviva Lynn Blazar, daughter of Christine & Eric BlazarSarah & David Zalcmann and Family Rabbi Frenkel & Cantor Hochman

Lynne Rednik Early Childhood Center FundSupports creative programming for our Early Childhood Center students.

Received From In Memory OfSharon Halperin Herbert Singer, father of Robert Singer Jacob Cohen Rose WitkoffJodi & Neil Levine Estelle Kimmelman, grandmother of Stephanie Golden Karen Bannett & Arthur Miller Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Judi & David Weinberg Estelle Kimmelman, grandmother of Stephanie Golden Estelle Kimmelman, mother of Lance KimmelmanReceived From In Honor OfCelestine & Jeff Berg Sharon HalperinRose & Robert Bergman Harriet Uris’ 25 years at M’kor Shalom ECCMichelle & Bob Bross The naming of Sarah & David Zalcmann’s daughter, Cayla ZalcmannRandi & Doug Brown and Family Laura Maron Sharon HalperinMyrna & Gary Jastrow The naming of Sarah & David Zalcmann’s daughter, Cayla ZalcmannJodi & Neil Levine The naming of Sarah & David Zalcmann’s daughter, Cayla ZalcmannThe Markus Family The naming of Sarah & David Zalcmann’s daughter, Cayla ZalcmannMichael, Sara, Parker & Olivia Phillips The naming of Sarah & David Zalcmann’s daughter,

Cayla ZalcmannLynne & Norman Rednik The marriage of Marylee & Stuart Alperin’s grandson,

Noah Diamondstein to MarnieCookie & Allan Weinberg Harriet Uris’ M’kor Or honor Judi Weinberg’s M’kor Or honorJudi & David Weinberg The engagement of Teri & Neal Nover’s daughter Rachel to Ben SuredamCarmella & Albert Zalcmann Mary Terra’s 95th birthdaySarah & David Zalcmann & Family Rabbi Frenkel & Cantor Hochman

Religious School Scholarship FundProvides tuition assistance and programming for our Religious School students.

Received From In Memory OfDebbi & Brian Caine Seymour Berger, father of Mitchell BergerCaroline & Sol Gantz Jay MooreBruce Matez Herbert Singer, father of Robert Singer

Rolane & Steve Sunshine Seymour Berger, father of Mitchell BergerReceived From In Honor OfBruce Matez Alfred Ritter’s speedy recovery Cantor Jenkins-Adelberg Gaby Fish Jason Richek Miriam Chern Neal Goldman Susan Gates

Amy Silvers Israel Trip Scholarship Endowment Fund*Provides scholarships to assist congregant families in sending their children

on the Confirmation class Israel trip or a similar peer trip to Israel.Received From In Memory OfArlene & Norman Silvers Alex Lalonde Dan Tannenbaum Steve GalmanReceived From In Honor OfArlene & Norman Silvers The marriage of Andee & Bill Harris

Louis & Helene E. Walker Social Action Endowment Fund*Directly supports the work & programs of the Social Action Committee.

Received From In Honor OfMindy, Marc, Max and Sofi Kaufer Matt GoldbergJackie & Bob Mintz Margie & Kenny Maurer’s grandson Daniel becoming a Bar MitzvahJudy & Steve Stern Margie & Kenny Maurer’s grandson Daniel becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Helen & Leon Weinberg Scholar-in-Residence Endowment Fund*

Supports the bi-annual Scholar-in-Residence program.Received From In Memory OfErica & Richard King Herbert Singer, father of Robert Singer Sharon & Jack Weinberg Elena Newman, mother of Eric Newman Gordon Kay, husband of Joyce Kay Ruth Shore, mother of Linda Newman Yetta Seidman, mother of Ted EifermanReceived From In Honor OfEileen & Robert Elias M’kor Shalom

Yahrzeit Memorial FundRemember beloved family and friends.

Received From In Memory OfAnita P. Axelrod Philip PhillipsMarilyn & Michael Breggar Mollie Shapiro Sidney ShapiroElinor Engleman Norman EnglemanSelma Hochman Stanley HochmanRhoda & Henry Kessler Max Kessler Gertrude UrkenAlfred Ritter Max Ritter Sunshine, Caine & McKay Families Frank Sunshine

Funds noted by an asterisk (*) are restricted funds – that is, contributions are used solely for the fund’s stated purpose. Contributions to all other synagogue funds ensure support of specific activities, as well as general congregational needs. Contributions listed are inclusive from the last issue of The Source through May 9. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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