More Pics pgs 8 & 9 Tu B’Shevat Seder 11 Mama Doni & Eric are Returning 15 MLK Program 18 Tevet– Shevat January 2016 David H. Grossman Loel M. Weiss Marc Silver Beth Goldstein Rabbi/Cantor Rabbi Emeritus President B’Yachad Education Director 781-963-0440 Fax 781-963-0536 www.TempleBethAmRandolph.org 871 North Main Street Randolph, MA 02368-3093 KOL BET AM Welcome Home to Temple Beth Am “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” - Albert Einstein Special points of interest in this issue: What’s happening behind the scenes regarding the merger of TBA & TBE? The Executive Committees of both temples have met to outline the foundation for the work which needs to be done in order to have a merger come to fruition. The following highlights specific topics which were discussed at the Exec level and then brought to our respective Boards of Directors. Vision - How do we envision our future as we evolve? How do we want to identify ourselves? During the past few years, some of the topics discussed are: identifying as Conservative or Nondenominational; dealing proactively with societal changes including interfaith marriage; evolving to attract younger generations while valuing our traditional history; promoting our youth program (requiring review of our membership in USCJ); and reviewing our observance of kashrut. The Vision Team is putting together topics and key points for us, as a future merged congregation, to discuss as we plan our path forward. We would like to add a few members to this team, preferably young adults or those with young children (to make sure we include their perspectives). At the same time, all input is welcome. Please contact Debbie Gladstone at [email protected]. Governance - Short term to determine how we will operate from the day a formal vote is taken until a new constitution is written. This team has been busy and hopes to have a draft soon. CJP said they have a person with merge experience who is willing to help us with resources to create a legal merge document. Process for Clergy & HR decisions and how to proceed. No decisions have been made regarding any positions. Money - How do we pay for things as we are merging but not yet merged, from making a deposit on a new location or paying for architectural and legal services. Also talked about how we could handle monies once we do merge but have not yet physically moved to our new home; we stated we would not be staying in our current location regardless of any influx of money. Open Forum - Informal Q&A Discussion in Youth Hall Sunday, Jan. 10th minyan at 4:30pm then forum until 6:30pm & Monday, Jan. 11th forum 6:30 to 7:30pm then minyan. To our members who are housebound and unable to attend services, please contact Reb Dawvid to discuss ways to keep you connected.
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pgs 8
& 9
Tu B’Shevat Seder
11
Mama Doni & Eric are
Returning
15
MLK Program 18
Tevet– Shevat January 2016
David H. Grossman Loel M. Weiss Marc Silver Beth Goldstein
Rabbi/Cantor Rabbi Emeritus President B’Yachad Education Director
781-963-0440 Fax 781-963-0536
www.TempleBethAmRandolph.org
871 North Main Street
Randolph, MA 02368-3093 KOL BET AM Welcome Home to Temple Beth Am
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” - Albert Einstein
Special points of
interest in this issue:
What’s happening behind the scenes regarding the merger of TBA & TBE?
The Executive Committees of both temples have met to outline the foundation
for the work which needs to be done in order to have a merger come to
fruition. The following highlights specific topics which were discussed at the
Exec level and then brought to our respective Boards of Directors.
Vision - How do we envision our future as we evolve? How do we want to identify
ourselves? During the past few years, some of the topics discussed are: identifying as
Conservative or Nondenominational; dealing proactively with societal changes including
interfaith marriage; evolving to attract younger generations while valuing our traditional
history; promoting our youth program (requiring review of our membership in USCJ); and
reviewing our observance of kashrut.
The Vision Team is putting together topics and key points for us, as a future merged
congregation, to discuss as we plan our path forward. We would like to add a few
members to this team, preferably young adults or those with young children (to make sure
we include their perspectives). At the same time, all input is welcome. Please contact
Honor yourself or someone who is celebrating a birthday or anniversary once a month. The “L’Chaim” category is for people who would like to contribute in honor of any occasion.
Please call the office to let us know the name of the Simcha Honoree by Wednesday, January 6th.
CHAI $18
Israel Bond pledges for this year have been
updated by the Boston office for
Israel Development Corporation (Israel Bonds)
to include pledges submitted after the High
Holidays . The total exceeded $30,000. Thanks
again to Judith Freedman Caplan for her very
productive appeal speech and to the temple
members who put pledge cards on seats and/or
collected those cards.
The website "Ask Herzl" informs students about
Israel related programs on college campuses as
well as student programs in Israel.
- Stan Zoll
Hope you all had a Happy Chanukkah!
It’s hard to believe that we’re beginning a New Year--
--2016. Two Temple Communities will soon become
one. It’s exciting and it’s frightening. We started by
sharing Shabbat Services. We are very pleased to
say that this has been successful.
However, while we come together on Shabbat to
bond thru prayer as a community, it has been a
struggle to support each other at minyans. (It takes
10 Jews gathered as a community - known as a
minyan – to allow mourners to say kaddish; a minyan
is also required to be allowed to read from the
Torah.)
Since the snow birds have departed for Florida,
minyan attendance has been spotty; we struggle
Thursday mornings and evenings as well. It would be
very helpful and MUCH APPRECIATED if those of you
who are able would commit to attending just one
minyan a week or alternating weeks (morning or
evening). In addition, if you have a Yahrtzeit please
bring someone with you to help ensure a minyan.
Please let us know how you feel about our combined
services, committees, etc. We welcome your
feedback.
Ritual Co-chairs,
Ellie Sirk and Paul Greenblatt Co-Chairs
Ritually Speaking
www.TempleBethAmRandolph.org Kol Bet Am 3
Schedule of Services
Jan. 7, Thur. Morning Minyan 6:40 am
Jan. 8, Fri. Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 pm
Jan. 9, Sat. Shabbat Services 9:15 am Mincha and Maariv 4:30 pm
Jan. 14, Thur. Morning Minyan 6:40 am
Jan. 15, Fri. Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 pm
Jan. 16, Sat. Shabbat Services 9:15 am TOT Shabbat 11:00 am Mincha and Maariv 4:45 pm
Jan. 21, Thur. Morning Minyan 6:40 am
Jan. 22, Fri. Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 pm
Jan. 23, Sat. Nosh - Learn - Pray 9:15 am
Mincha and Maariv 4:45 pm
Jan. 28, Thur. Morning Minyan 6:40 am
Jan. 29, Fri. Kabbalat Shabbat with Choir 7:00 pm
at Fireman House Dinner (with reservations) 5:00 pm
BLENDED BINGO October 21 marked the first night of Temples Beth Emunah’s and Beth Am’s Blended Bingo. Prior to the first night there were several meetings and phone calls to work out many details. We combined elements from both bingo games, adjusted pricing, added new pull-tab charity games and more, all in an effort to maximize the number of players, which in turn, increases revenue.
Prior to the bingo games being combined, TBA averaged between 70-125 players. The first few weeks of the blended games the number of players was in the 250 range. Since then it has dropped a bit, but has consistently been around 175-200. With the number of players doubling, the strain on our volunteers was anticipated and many volunteers from Temple Beth Emunah willingly stepped up and have become regulars.
While the games are the main focus, the increased crowds also put a strain on our dedicated snack attack crew. They have been going above and beyond with the increased crowds. On occasion a rolling cart with drinks and snacks is brought into the Youth Hall making it easier on the players. Food is also delivered to players at their tables, which helps ease congestion at the table. THANK YOU to everyone.
All in all it was a smooth transition and would not have been possible without the input from many people, especially Scott Belgard, Dave Dormady along with Alan Castaline and Ellen Jacobs from Temple Beth Emunah.
THANK YOU to all who help, whether it’s for the entire night every week or for a shorter shift on a less frequent basis. Your help is truly appreciated by many!! For those who want to join the crew, just let Jodi know as she handles the scheduling.
Gene Avrus, Bingo Chairman
www.TempleBethAmRandolph.org Kol Bet Am 11
Tu B’Shvat
marks the new year
of the trees.
In Israel, the beautiful almond trees blossom, greeting the upcoming spring
season.
Temple Beth Am Sisterhood celebrates
Tu B’Shvat this year with an exciting, interactive program and light supper to be
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies: January 10th ~ 1:30 PM in the BYH
“NICHOLAS WINTON: The Power of Good”
An outstanding documentary, and winner of the 2002 International Emmy Award, this is the remarkable story of the courage and determination of one man who saved 669 children from the hands of the Nazis.
The narrator and guide through the film, Joe Schlesinger, reporter of CBC Television, was one of the rescued children.
Come see this gripping documentary about the
courage and determination of a young English
stockbroker who saved the lives of 669 children!
Between March 13 and August 2, 1939, Sir
Nicholas Winton organized eight transports (one
airplane and seven trains) to take children from
Prague to new homes in Great Britain, and kept
silent about it until his wife discovered a scrapbook
in 1988 documenting his unique mission.
Some of you may remember seeing this
outstanding film here in 2008, and now, after the
recent death of Sir Nicholas Winton at the age of
106, it is most fitting to share this powerful story
again.
This program is free and all are welcome. Light
refreshments will be served. Please join us.
Thanks to your kind and generous donations, the Arnold & Leona Rubin Adult Education Committee is able to bring programs of excellence to our community. We greatly appreciate your continued support. Thank you!
“Mama Doni” & Eric return! Sunday, January 31st ~ 3 PM inBYH
“WINTER WARM-UP CONCERT WITH NEFESH MOUNTAIN!”
Join us as we welcome back the high energy,
musical talent, charisma and charm of Mama Doni
and Eric, as they entertain us with a new show
designed just for us, our family and our friends!
Just married this past summer, Eric Lindberg and
Doni Zasloff are passionately and lovingly
pioneering through the country with their blend of
Bluegrass and Jewish soul. This program is
appropriate for all ages! Tickets are $10 for adults;
$5 for seniors; free for children and teens!
Sponsorships are available for a cost of only $25,
which includes 1 ticket and your name in the
printed program, as well as our deep appreciation!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Sunday Afternoon at the Movies: February 14th ~ 1:30 PM
“BESA: THE PROMISE”
More than seven years in the making, “Besa: The
Promise” presents the powerful human drama of
Albanian Muslims who rescued Jews during the
Holocaust. It is “a story that bridges generations
and religions… uniting fathers and sons… Muslims
and Jews.” In a review by film critic Neil White
from the UK, “Seldom do I shed tears watching
movies, but I had to fight them back during the
final scenes of the film Besa: The Promise.” This is
an important film to see. And it is important to see
it now. Admission is free. Please plan to join us.
SAVE the DATE
JOE BUCHANAN: ARTIST in
RESIDENCE
March 4th & 5th weekend with Dinner Friday night
Singer, musician, songwriter, Joe Buchanan is a Jew by Choice who has a powerful story to share. Inspirational!
Observing Yahrzeit on the anniversary of a loved one’s death is a Jewish tradition. In Judaism, there is a focus on carrying on the memory of those before us from generation to generation. Family and friends light Yahrzeit candles which burn for twenty-four hours, they say the mourner’s kaddish prayer, and often donate money to their temple in honor or their loved one’s memory.
In addition to lighting a candle on the anniversary of the death, the Yahrzeit candle is lit on four other designated days of the year, called Yizkor dates - Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, eighth day of Pesach, & second day of Shavuot.
Yahrzeit Observances
January 01, 2016
Leon Abel Father-in-Law of Sandra Abel
January 02, 2016
Sadie King Mother of Ethel Keimach
Herman Shore Father of Zelda Baron
Alex Sonnenfeld Father of Linda Budd
January 03, 2016
William Dietrich Father of Harry Dietrich
Sally Goldman Mother of Edward Goldman
Gertrude Zola Mother of Irene Titlebaum
January 04, 2016
Mr. Mayer Adler Husband of Anne Adler
Milton Ginsburg Father of Gail Hymovitz
January 05, 2016
Lillian Lemack Grandmother of Donna Blumenthal
January 06, 2016
Y. Lorimer"Lori"Caplan Father of Barry Caplan
Victor L. Lee Father of Naomi Rubenstein
Bessie Promisel Mother of Elliot Promisel
Eddie Stern Brother of Sally Loomis
January 09, 2016
Bernard Rubenstein Father of Mayer Rubenstein
Samuel Shapiro Grandfather of Ellen Shuster
Sam Snider Uncle of Beatrice Spiro
Ginya Leah Bat Wolf Mother-in-law of Faivish Shavlov
January 10, 2016
Morris Poverman Father of Beatrice Spiro
Merle Sideman Sister of Robert Gillin
January 11, 2016
Benjamin Cohen Father of Howard Cohen
Ruth Ginsburg Mother of Gail Hymovitz
January 12, 2016
Benjamin Chase Grandfather of Bonnie Doniger
Dorothy Fogelnest Mother-in-Law of Rosalind Goldman