Temple Beth Hillel The Shema Tour has become part of the identity of Temple Beth Hillel. It is the way we hear what is going on in our community. This MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, we will meet at 9:00am at Temple. A bus will transport us to three amaz- ing sites where the needy go to get their needs met. Along the way, we will listen and discuss. There will be a simple lunch. We will then meet the follow- ing Sunday (January 24) at noon to recap. At that time, we will choose one project from one of the places we have visited and will have it be our TBH Social Action Project of the Year. F ROM THE R ABBI ’ S S TUDY Tevet/Sh’vat 5776 H ILLEL H APPENINGS INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Simchas 2 Oneg Information 2 Adult Ed Event 3 Local Businesses 4 RSC at LaserQuest 5 Yahrzeit Dates 6 Donations 6 Shema Tour 7 Torah Portions 8 Pasta FaShul 8 Israel Activism Seminar 9 Israel Trip 10 The Chosen 11 Book Club 11 TBH Information 12 There is no cost for this. Please sign up immediately. Some years, the bus has filled, and others had to accompany us in their car. We will be finding out about social ser- vices close to home for the elderly and youth, getting a unique perspective on hunger and food waste in our communi- ty, and visiting the Springfield Jewish community. Questions? Call Rabbi Glickman at (860) 655-0353 cell, and RSVP to the Temple office. B’shalom, Rabbi G. M AKING L ATKES AT TBH!
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Temple Beth Hi l le l
The Shema Tour has become part of
the identity of Temple Beth Hillel. It
is the way we hear what is going on in
our community.
This MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January
18, we will meet at 9:00am at Temple.
A bus will transport us to three amaz-
ing sites where the needy go to get
their needs met. Along the way, we
will listen and discuss. There will be a
simple lunch.
We will then meet the follow-
ing Sunday (January 24) at noon to
recap. At that time, we will choose one
project from one of the places we have
visited and will have it be our TBH
Social Action Project of the Year.
FROM TH E RA BBI ’S STU DY
Tevet/Sh’vat 5776
H I L L E L H A P P E N I N G S
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Simchas 2
Oneg Information 2
Adult Ed Event 3
Local Businesses 4
RSC at LaserQuest 5
Yahrzeit Dates 6
Donations 6
Shema Tour 7
Torah Portions 8
Pasta FaShul 8
Israel Activism Seminar 9
Israel Trip 10
The Chosen 11
Book Club 11
TBH Information 12
There is no cost for this. Please sign up
immediately. Some years, the bus has
filled, and others had to accompany us
in their car.
We will be finding out about social ser-
vices close to home for the elderly and
youth, getting a unique perspective on
hunger and food waste in our communi-
ty, and visiting the Springfield Jewish
community.
Questions? Call Rabbi Glickman at
(860) 655-0353 cell, and RSVP to the
Temple office.
B’shalom,
Rabbi G.
M A K I N G L AT K E S AT TBH!
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Mrs. Sue Wernick 1/19
Ms. Jodi Gold-McFarland 1/22
Janet Miller 1/23
Mr. Blake Ward 1/26
Mrs. Donna Gittleman 1/28
Mr. Howard Liebman 1/30
Mr. Jeff Trachtenberg 1/1
Mrs. Michele Snyder 1/2
Mr. Joel Gornbein 1/6
Mrs. Rebecca Chaimovitch 1/10
Mrs. Mary Gornbein 1/14
Mr. Eric Swan 1/17
S IM CH A S B I R T H D AY S
ON EG I NFO RMATIO N
1/1—Frank Luena & Joyce Ben Kiki, Glenn & Bonnie Zinn
1/8—Bill & Marilyn Reveley, Dan & Susan Rosenthal
1/15—Michael Swan Bar Mitzvah—Brouillard family, Senelick family
1/22—Bonnie Resnick, Ana Pearl
1/29—Robert & Eileen Kliman, Alan & Teresa Platteis, Alan & Donna Gittleman
2/5—Lisa Wolf, Stuart & Kim Cotler
2/12—Joe & Sheila Alpert, Ben & Libby Wallace, Harriet Mindlin
2/19—Roger & Teri Parrot, John & Carol Baron
2/26—Joel & Marilyn Davidson, Eddie & Macy Widofsky, Alan & Michele Snyder
As a reminder, the following items should be provided for each oneg:
1 challah
3 baked goods (one gluten-free item)
Cheese and crackers
Fruit
White grape juice
Paper goods can be found on the rack in the kitchen. Wine is in the fridge.
**If you choose to make coffee and/or put out hot water for tea, all of the
necessary supplies, i.e. sugar, coffee, tea, cream, stirrers, cups, etc. are located
on the rack in the kitchen. Hot water pots can be found to the left of the sink.
Please schedule everyone to arrive by 7:00 pm to set up the tables and pour
the wine and grape juice. Your team is also responsible to remain after
services for clean up. There is a vacuum in the kitchen if it is needed.
Additionally, all garbage bags that may contain food should be tied off and
thrown in the dumpster. We need your help since the janitorial service does
not clean the kitchen after an Oneg.
Dr. & Ms. David Krulee 1/2
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Snyder 1/12
Mr. & Mrs. William Reveley 1/20
A N N I V E R S A R I E S
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DELI MAN FILM AND LUNCH Adult Education is sponsoring a deli lunch at the Temple, followed by a screening of a very entertaining documentary film called "Deli Man" Sunday January 17, 1:00pm
Admission charge $6 includes lunch and film
Deli Man focuses on a deli owner who is the grandson of the original owner of the first kosher deli on Broadway in New York City in the 1920s. It explores the broader histories and cultural aspects of famous Jewish delis in Manhattan, Queens, Los An-geles, and San Francisco. Deli owners and luminaries alike (featuring Larry King, Jerry Stiller, and Alan Dershowitz) express their love for the culture and food while lamenting its gradual demise. Reservations to Lori in the Temple Office would be appreciated in order to get an idea of how much deli to prepare!!
Mamie Gitel Aronofsky Grandmother of Phyllis Frank
Grandmother of Herb Shook
ADULT EDUCATION FUND: CHAIRPERSON: NANCY GORDON
Howard & Pam Steinberg in appreciation of the Rabbi
Ila Sunshine & Sal Marino in appreciation for prayers of healing
CEMETERY FUND: CHAIRPERSON: ALAN DWORSKY
Barbara & Alan Dworsky in memory of Martha Eichner, Mother of Howard
Marion Berman in memory of Hyman Berman, Father in Law
Joel & Marilyn Davidson in memory of Morris Berger, Marilyn's Father
Joe & Sheila Alpert in memory of Norman Weiner, Uncle
GENERAL FUND:
Hope & Alan Igdalsky in memory Of Ted Green
June Silver in memory of Harry Silver, Father of Stanley
Joyce Ben Kiki in celebration of Herb Shook’s Birthday
Steve Goldfield in memory of Jerome Goldfield, Father
Karen & Jay Fienman In memory of Herbert Fienman
Barbara & Alan Dworsky for a Speedy Recovery for Gary Ruchin
Judy Scott In memory of Myra Scott, Mother
Len & Sharon Jacobs In memory of Freda Ziskis, Sharon's Mother
LANDSCAPE FUND: CHAIRPERSON: BRYAN OPPENHEIMER
Herb Shook In memory of Igor Rose, father of Marsha Taback & In memory of Ted Green, husband of Phyllis
Herb Shook & Becky McCann In memory of Carl Joseph Seefer, Son of Marty & Stella Seefer
DO N ATI O NS
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MEMBERSHIP FUND: CHAIRPERSON: BARBARA KLEIN
Judy Fogg in memory of John Fogg Sr, Father in Law
Barb & Al Klein in memory of Jacob Block, father of Barb
Stan Goldberg In memory of Henrietta Goldberg, Aunt to Stan
MUSIC FUND: CHAIRPERSON: BECKY MCCANN
Herb Shook In memory of Myra Scott, mother of Judy Scott
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND:
Beverly Bernstein Prass In memory of Samuel Bernstein, father of Beverly, Benny Bernstein, grandfather of
Beverly, and Lillian Cohen, aunt of Beverly
Ken & Lois Wasserman In memory of Isadore Wasserman, Father of Kenneth, Abraham Cutler, Grandfather of
Lois, and Lottie Cutler, grandmother of Lois
Sharon & Len Jacobs In memory of James Jacobs, Len's father
Judy Bogatz In memory of Arnold Bogatz, husband
Jeff & Susan Cohen for the Aufruf Service of Andrew Sloate & Caryn Cohen
Ann Hughes for Midrash Class so welcoming
The Rychling Family In memory of Rose Rychling
Sam Pines as a Hanukah gift in honor of all Sam's teachers and Madrachim.
Emily Champ for Rabbi's Games
Judy & Leonard Lauder In memory of Louise Ellis. Mother of Judy & Grandmother of Rabbi Jeff.
Leland & Paula Bradbard In memory of Jeremiah Finn, Paula's father
Eichner Family In memory of Martha Eichner
RETIRE THE MORTGAGE FUND:
Susan & Gary Ruchin In memory of Seymour Platt, father of Susan & In memory of Charles Ruchin, father of
Gary. Also in memory of Martha Eichner, mother of Howard Eichner
Phyllis Green In memory of Ethel Goldstein, motherof Phyllis
YOUTH FUND: CHAIRPERSON: SHELLEY HASLETT
Alice & Robert Rodner In memory of Pearl & Samuel Wagner, parents of Alice
IDF PIZZA
TBH Board
DO N ATI O NS (C O N TINU ED )
SHEMA TOUR January 18, 2016, Bus leaves at 9am
Join us to learn about places where the needy in our communities get their needs
met. There is no cost and the trip includes a simple lunch. We will meet on 1/24 at noon to decide which location becomes the Shema Tour project for this year.
Sign up soon—space goes quickly! Call Rabbi at 860-655-0353 or contact the TBH Office to reserve space!
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Sh’mot - Exodus 1:1-6:1 —As we study the first week’s reading from the book of Exodus, we find
the children of Israel in slavery. It seems at first that the G-d of their forefathers has forgotten them.
But G-d has not forgotten His promises. He remembers His promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
and brings a Redeemer to their children’s children, for the sake of His name, with love.
Va-eira - Exodus 6:2-9:35 —The portion begins with four expressions of redemption whereby G-d
promises to bring Israel out of the Egyptian bondage. The narrative progresses to tell the story of the
first seven of the ten plagues that G-d unleashed on Egypt.
Bo — Exodus 10:1-13:16 —The portion begins by concluding the narrative of the ten plagues, the
tenth of which is the slaying of the firstborn. To avoid the plague, the Israelites are given the in-
structions for the Passover sacrifice and the laws of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Pharaoh finally
consents to let Israel go, and they leave Egypt.
B’shalach - Exodus 13:17-17:16 —The reading tells the adventures of the Israelites as they leave
Egypt, cross the Red Sea, receive miraculous provision in the wilderness, and face their first battle.
TO RA H PORTIO N S
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Lunch Bunch with
the Rabbi!
January 28
12:00pm
Join us for interest-
ing conversation on
Current Events,
and enjoy delicious
soup.
AU G U ST 2016 ISRA EL TR I P
The next TBH mission to Israel will be a crazy fun family experience. Summer in
Israel is hot, but beautiful. From August 8 to August 18, 2016, we will find all of the
amazing spots in Israel to jump in and cool off. This visit will be customized accord-
ing to our participants, and the goal is to offer a 'reasonably' priced trip.
If you have a simcha that you would like to celebrate in Israel, let us know, and we
are happy to make the arrangements. Mindy Glickman is currently finalizing the
itinerary and pricing. Please let her know if you are interested.
To follow the process on Facebook, join this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/
tbhtoIsrael2016/
TU B’SH EVAT— JAN UARY 24
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Upcoming
Meetings
1/5: Membership
Committee, 7pm
1/7: Religious
Practices, 7pm
1/7, Adult Ed,
7pm
1/10, Men’s Club
9:30am
1/14: Board
Meeting, 7pm
1/19: Religious
School, 7pm
1/19, Sisterhood,
7pm
For additional
meetings and
locations, please go to
www.tbhsw.org.
The TBH Book Club is meeting Tuesday, January 12, 7:00, at Judy Melocowsky’s
house.
The book is Why Are Jews Liberal?, by Norman Podhoretz. The author sums up his
thinking on the political inclinations of his fellow Jews - in the process confounding
conventional wisdom and changing the way we view American politics.
We hope you will join us!
Barb Klein
TBH BO O K CLU B
The Chosen January 31, 2016 at 2:00pm
Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road,
West Hartford
Join us at Playhouse on Park for a perfor-
mance of The Chosen. Based on the best-
selling novel by Chaim Potok, The Chosen is
the moving story of two boys, growing up in
very different Jewish communities in Wil-
liamsburg. These boys and their fathers are
"five blocks and a world apart." With World War II as its backdrop, this is a story
of friendship, family, and difficult choices.
Tickets are $35. The Society has a limited number of tickets that will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Join us for a wonderful performance while sup-porting the Society's important work. For more information or to register online, visit http://www.jhsgh.org/calendar.html#thechosen There is also a special program through JTConnect for teens in grades 8-12. ickets are $40.00 per person. Includes lunch, bus transportation to and from The Emanuel Synagogue, ticket to see “The Chosen” at Playhouse on Park and talk back afterwards with the cast. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME BASIS! Contact Marcus for more information. [email protected] or 860.727.6110 Register by 12/21/15