Summer Edition 2015 Congregation Adat Reyim Praise and Inspiration Concert June 13 th , 7pm Coffee with Rabbi Aft 6/22 9am 7/13 9am Ice Cream Social & Erev Shabbat Services 6/19 & 8/14 Shabbat Under the Stars Pot Luck & Folk Service 7/24 Big news in our Create a Jewish Legacy Program! Pages 20- 21 __________________________ _ Preschool Updates and Celebrations! Pages 10-11 Kitchen renovation details and completion Page 5-6 ______________________________ Don’t forget to shop on Amazon for Adat Reyim with this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1301562 Quarterly Kol The content submission deadline for the next Quarterly Kol, Fall & High Holiday Edition is August 7th. This is a hard deadline and there will be absolutely no exceptions made. Thank you!
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Summer Edition 2015 Congregation Adat Reyim
Praise and Inspiration
Concert June 13th, 7pm
Coffee with
Rabbi Aft 6/22 9am 7/13 9am
Ice Cream Social &
Erev Shabbat Services 6/19 & 8/14
Shabbat Under the Stars Pot Luck & Folk Service
7/24
Big news in our Create a Jewish Legacy Program!
Pages 20- 21 __________________________
_ Preschool Updates and
Celebrations! Pages 10-11
Kitchen renovation details and completion
Page 5-6 ______________________________ Don’t forget to shop on Amazon for
Adat Reyim with this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1301562
Quarterly Kol
The content submission deadline for the next Quarterly Kol, Fall & High Holiday Edition is August 7th.
This is a hard deadline and there will be absolutely no exceptions made. Thank you!
As I walked around at the Israel Festival on Sunday, May 31 and saw a number of old friends, I realized how much our Jewish community had evolved in the 24 years that we have lived in Northern VA.
Congregation Adat Reyim has been a major part of the growth and development of the Northern Va. Jewish community. Our congregation has grown and we have accomplished a great deal. As an unaffiliated congregation with a part time rabbi, the opportunities and challenges were significant in 1991. Building upon the work of Rabbi Alex Pollack and Rabbi Tzvi Porath, the congregation wanted to hire a full time rabbi after the first part of our
building had been built in order to continue to build something special.
In the summer of 1991, Dan Ebert and Eileen Kugler chaired the search committee that brought the Aft family to Northern Va. from Detroit. August 1, I will begin my 25th year as the rabbi of Adat Reyim and I am overwhelmed by the prospect of reflecting on everything we have accomplished.
Recently, when watching Field of Dreams, James Earl Jones gives a speech to the main character that built the Field. He tells Ray Kinsella that the one constant in the midst of everything has been baseball. As we have built our Synagogue of Dreams, the one constant that I have noticed is the love and devotion of so many volunteers who have given of themselves in so many ways.
If I listed every volunteer who has made a difference in our congregation over the past 24 years, you would be reading this column for 24 years! I hope that throughout my 25th anniversary year and beyond, we will recognize and appreciate as many of our volunteers, past, present, and future as possible. I will be reflecting over the High Holidays about what is means to have given service to all of you over the last 24 years. I can only begin to tell you what an honor it is to have been part of so many lives at such important times and will talk about the rewards and challenges of being your rabbi.
I would guess that many of you who are reading this recognize what a special relationship we have had. I hope that those of you who are reading this with whom I have not developed a special relationship will find a way to reach out to me or let me know how I can reach out to you.
Many of you have heard the story about the child who tells his/her parents that (s) he is becoming a rabbi and the parents say this isn't a job for a nice Jewish child. Although there is significant truth to this story and the challenges of a rabbi, I still believe that the tasks of a rabbi are avodat kodesh, a holy occupation.
As I begin my 25th year this summer, I am grateful to all those who have volunteered at Adat Reyim and with whom I have worked over the years. We have had good times, challenging times, and most importantly, have made a difference in the lives of so many. I hope you have found and will continue to find your work to be rewarding.
May each of you enjoy a wonderful summer and if you have a chance, send me an e-mail at [email protected] so that we can get together and share old memories of ways in which we have created a sacred community together or talk about ways in which we can create new memories for future generations.
Be safe and healthy over the summer! And... please participate in one or more of the many events throughout the next couple of months! People are working hard to create meaningful study, social, and worship opportunities to bring us together!
Thank you so much to the “Sisterhood of Past”, especially Bev Nebel, Muriel Marcus and Lorraine Daxe for donating the funds from the sisterhood account to do some kitchen and gift shop renovations. Next time you are in the building check out all the changes that are taking place. We have stretched the funds far and wide so that we could do as much as possible. We have an entire new wall unit that houses the microwave and two new lower cabinets for our supplies and cutlery. In addition we have a new countertop dishwasher and a new cabinet to house our gift shop. The dishwasher is small but it will disinfect when we need it. The gift shop will reopen in the fall before the High Holidays so watch for our Grand Reopening! We have also moved the confirmation photos to the school wing, thanks to the Confirmation 2014-2015 families’ donation, so that the children can see their Jewish future. We hope that by seeing the photos the children will say “I want to be on that wall someday” and have aspirations to continue their Jewish education. Below you will see some of the before and after photos of the kitchen renovation. It was truly a team effort. Each staff member, along with Andrea and Tessa Cate, took a turn vacuuming, scrubbing and screwing the new cabinets together. We are so good at multi-tasking that we did all this in between doing our “Normal” synagogue duties. The staff takes great pride in the way our building looks, it is our “home away from home” and we hope it is yours too. When you have the opportunity to volunteer in our facility we hope that you will enjoy working here as much as we do and help us keep it looking and feeling great! If you would like to continue to see improvements in our facility please make a donation today! Liz Bayer, Executive Director [email protected]
Gershon Nathan Price, son of Rachael and Jonathan Price will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday morning, September 12, 2015. Gershon is a rising 7th grade honors student at Key Middle School who loves to read. He is a Black Belt in Taekwondo, an avid soccer player, a top runner, and a great swimmer. Gershon loves all athletics and is the best big brother to 7 year-old Dalia.
Start collecting not too used sports equipment for donation. There will be a collection box in the lobby at the end of the summer.
There’s always a lot going on at Congregation Adat Reyim! Here are some Chailights from the past quarter!
Israel Fest: On the last day of May, Congregation
Adat Reyim joined the JCCNV, other local synagogues, and
Jewish organizations for a day filled with all-things Israel! The
day included live entertainment, hands-on activities, community
art project, Israeli dancing, Israel-style shuk and more!
Congregation Adat Reyim hosted a booth to greet prospective
members, apply glitter tattoos, and make sand art. It was a REAL
GLITTER FEST!
C.A.R.-i-bbean Casino Night: Nearly 80 members of
Congregation Adat Reyim gathered for this wonderful FUNdraiser! The event began with an outdoor reception
featuring fire pits, tiki torches, Caribbean-themed refreshments, specialty drinks, and music of the islands!
The reception concluded with Havdalah and then we moved the party inside for casino gaming featuring craps,
roulette, blackjack, poker, and money wheel with professional dealers. Guests sipped on specialty drinks
including the RAYMAN-go Margarita, the Sherman Shvitzer, and Jenn’s Jungle JEWce. Attendees won
fabulous prizes like an iPad Air from Sprint and vacation from Cruises, Inc. This event raised much-needed
money for our building fund!
Consecration: On Friday, May 8th, the 3rd Grade
religious school class celebrated their Consecration.
This is the time when the children are celebrated for
their accomplishments and begin studying to
become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The 3rd Grade students
were honored and given their own siddur, prayer
book. They prepared for this day by making covers
for their prayer books with Sue Aft and their
teacher, Gloria Pioso. The class also shared music
they learned while at Adat Reyim. We hope this
marks an exciting formal beginning to their journey to learn more about being Jewish. When we talk about the
holiness of being Jewish, we hope that as they grow, these students will realize how important it is to live
according to the teachings of our Torah.
Women’s Seder: On Sunday, March 22nd, women of all ages gathered for
singing, special readings, and dynamic discussions with a focus on Lessons from
Moses’ Wife and Other (Often Ignored) Wives of the Bible. We enjoyed a
charoset bar, special foods shared by each woman, and received wonderful
recipes.
Spring Grounds Clean-up: Many wonderful
volunteers joined us for our annual Synagogue Grounds
Clean up. Thanks to the Men’s Club and Social Action
committee for organizing this activity. In our clean up,
we found rusty street signs, PVC pipes, bottles, cans, and
more! A big thank you to: Phillip, Danielle, Matt Hyder,
David and Ben Richter, Vladimir Yakopson, Adam
Samuels, Steve Schwartz, Glenn Sherman, Jennifer
Regelman, Mark and Matthew Glaser, David Berkowitz,
Michael Halle, Rabbi Weiner, Jeff Sacks, and Aaron
Sacks, Andrea Cate, Mike Perel, and Jeanne Kadet.
Religious School Passover Progressive
Program: On March 22nd, the Religious
School was transformed into a Passover
Progressive Program! Students moved from
room-to-room and learned different parts of
the Passover Seder, the meaning and story of
Passover, and had something to share with
the family for Seder (Afikomen covers and
Seder plates)! They even received a surprise visit from Moses himself!
Good Deeds Day: On Sunday, March 15th, Congregation
Adat Reyim not only hosted series of Good Deeds Day
activities during Religious School, but also joined our Jewish friends and
neighbors at Gesher Jewish Day School for creative and fun Tikkun Olam
projects for all ages! Adat Reyim sponsored the Social Action Gift of Life
(GOL) table to swab and add volunteers to the National Bone Marrow bank. We
also had some wonderful volunteers help to defray the cost of the GOL swab
packets by selling popcorn and lemonade!
NOVA Jewish Film Festival Sneak Peek: On March 14th, Congregation Adat Reyim hosted
a sneak peek to the NOVA Jewish Film Festival film 24 Days. 24 Days tells the true story of a
23 year old Jewish young man’s kidnapping in France in 2006. The 2014 film is a thought
provoking and emotional journey which gives some perspective on the current environment
for Jews in France, and provides topical material for discussion in today’s Jewish communities
around the world. Following the movie, participants joined in a thoughtful discussion.
Megillah Reading and Purim Carnival: On March 8th, children from the Congregation Adat Reyim
Preschool and Religious School (and children from throughout the community) joined us for our annual family
carnival! What a festive way to celebrate the Purim holiday! The day started with a Megillah reading for
children and families with Lefkoman! We also were treated to a Purim spiel (skit) put on by our amazing 4th
grade class!
During the carnival, kids enjoyed games, a photo booth, face painting, holiday crafts, engraved name bracelets,
moon bounces, and hamantaschen! We also had activities for teens and a dedicated LEGO building room!
Children (and parents alike) arrived in festive costumes!
Hamantaschen baking and Mishloach Manot boxes: Several wonderful
volunteers including Rebecca Gibson, Michelle Lifshen, Lucy Connor, Ellen
Cowan, Jessica Hyde, and Jennifer Regelman got together to make
hamantaschen and prepare Mishloach Manot boxes for the Religious School
students.
Member Profile – Maurice Mizrahi
Hi! My name is Maurice M. Mizrahi. I was born in Cairo, Egypt, in
1949. Forced out in 1967 after the Six-Day War, I came to the US as a penniless
refugee and obtained a doctorate in physics at the University of Texas at Austin
in 1975. I try to publicize what was done to the 850,000 Jews from Arab
countries, who have been harassed, persecuted, dispossessed, and finally forced
out after the creation of Israel; because no one seems to know about it -- only the
other side is publicized by the media. I talk about this and my background in
general at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19fvAXuDWs
I then moved to the Washington, D.C., area where I worked in the Defense Department for 34 years, retiring in
2009. I advised the Secretary of Defense on matters of science and technology, defenses against weapons of
mass destruction, and arms control. In 2006 I received the Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the highest
award available to civilians. I live in Burke, Virginia, and have been married to pianist/psychologist Joan
Berman Mizrahi for 41 years. We have three adult children; Michael, Trina, and Jonathan; who live, with their
spouses and four children, in Wisconsin, Virginia and Maryland. So, we travel!
I have always been fascinated by the interactions between my two loves, Science and Judaism (second to Joan,
of course!). I created and led a monthly discussion group on the subject, which met for six years, from 1984 to
1990, and have been Scholar in Residence on the subject. I have been teaching Judaism to teenagers and adults
since 1984, and have developed Religious School curricula for Jewish teenagers. From 1988 to 1991, my eldest
son Michael and I have produced, exhibited, and marketed many Judaica computer programs. I have regularly
studied traditional Jewish sources almost every day, for many decades.
You'll find me at Adat Reyim mostly for services and Adult Education events. I frequently give the sermon and
lead Torah discussion (and/or services) when the rabbi is absent. I lead some Lunch and Learn events, Shavuot
eve "all night" study sessions, Tish'a B'Av study sessions, and the like. I also teach Judaica courses at the
JCCNV. The texts of the presentations I made at Adat Reyim can be found on our site at:
http://www.adatreyim.org/divrei-torah.html
For the past three years, I have also regularly sent a video of myself delivering a d'var Torah on the weekly
portion to youtube, complete with captions (recorded on a weekday!). You'll find them if you put "Maurice
Mizrahi" in the search window of youtube.com.
Finally, I am a lover of Jewish music and know hundreds of Jewish songs. For many years I have concluded
our morning services with a Jewish Adon Olam melody from a different part of the world!
We thought sharing member profiles would be a great way for congregants to learn about the people they see volunteering in our congregation. Although it is always interesting to learn what people do, we wish to invite our members to share about why they volunteer their time to Congregation Adat Reyim. If you would like to share your member profile or have someone you wish for us to highlight, please email a paragraph and picture to Liz Bayer at [email protected]. Note that we reserve the right to edit each submission.
Saturday June, 20th, 6:30pm Saratoga Pizzeria, 6357 Rolling Road Springfield, VA 22152 (703)455-0044 saratogapizzeria.com
The Adat Reyim Dinner Club meets once a month on a Saturday for dinner from September through to June. Here’s how Dinner Club works:
An email reminder will be sent out approximately 2 weeks prior to the event. At that time the preliminary reservation will be made (if the restaurant accepts them).
Dinners start at 7:00 pm.
If you plan to attend, RSVP with a headcount to [email protected] no later than two days prior to the event. RSVPs are requested so that reservations can be made to accommodate us.
If your plans change, please let us know ASAP.
Please note that all of the events are for adults only (over 18). Please let Cindy know if you wish to stay on this mailing list or would like to be removed [email protected].
The Adat Reyim softball team aka The Hebrew Nationals season is well
underway. Currently we are in first place with only one lost. Look on the
website for our upcoming schedule, especially if you would like to attend and
Root - Root for the home team. All games are plan locally at Ossian Hall Park,
Annandale, VA 22003, below is the schedule for the rest of the season. Please come to the games to cheer us
on!
Monday, June 15th 8:40pm
Monday, June 15th 9:50pm
Sunday, June 21st 3:40pm
Sunday, June 21st 4:50pm
Monday, June 29th 6:20pm
Monday, June 29th 7:30pm
Brad Cheney, Chris Davis (holding son Graham Davis), Sydney Packler and Gracie Davis in front, Artie Negrin, Jeff Schwab, Brian Malone, Andy Von Canon, Ralph Mosios, Larry Meinstein (not pictured Mark Packler, Debrorah, and David Berkowitz). We apologize in advance if we have overlooked anyone who has played on the softball team this year.
Men’s Club
The Men’s Club is a vibrant part of the social fabric of Congregation Adat Reyim. We consider all the men of Congregation Adat Reyim to be our members (and all the women are welcome as our associate members). The Men’s Club does not charge dues; rather we cover our costs on an event by event basis (occasionally
running a fundraiser to give us a little cushion for special events). Our primary function is that of a social arm of the synagogue. We meet regularly, at the synagogue, on the fourth Sunday of every month (with a few exceptions) for breakfast. Our usual menu includes, bagels, lox, whitefish salad, and coffee. Most months we have a guest speaker who informs us on some interesting topics. We have had talks on the Israeli Knesset, Chiropractic care, and, of course our favorite speaker, Rabbi Aft, has shared his thoughts on many topics. We also meet for dinner at various local restaurants on the second Tuesday of most months. Check the Congregation Adat Reyim calendar to see our upcoming events. The Men’s Club also provides an occasional labor force for events around the synagogue such as spring time grounds maintenance, ushering at the high holidays, and other tasks as requested by the board and/or staff. Come join us for a Sunday breakfast if you are looking for some good company, good conversation, and great food? __________________________________________________________________________________________
Religious Practices and Policies
The Religious Practices and Policies Committee (RPPC) has met a couple of times, over
the past few months, to discuss the format and length of the Shabbat morning service.
At these meetings, our goal has been to modify the service to make it shorter, but also
more meaningful. We first discussed “what people are looking for” at services, and, not
surprising, the responses varied considerably. Some of the comments included: having
quiet time to look into oneself, giving thanks, remembering those departed, being
meditative, singing, finding comfort in the ritual of the service, peacefulness, Torah
study, worshiping as part of a community, knowing that all Jews around the world are saying the same prayers,
and knowing that we are saying the same prayers and reading the same Torah portions as our ancestors. Based
on these responses, it became clear that people come to services for different reasons, and it also became clear
that no matter how much we modified the service, we would not be able to keep everyone happy!
Based on our discussions, we have come up with a two-hour service, from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We have followed
this format for a few weeks now, and it REALLY is a two-hour service (even though Rabbi Aft has jokingly
admonished us for “putting him on the clock”). We have even included a new custom, in which congregants
can come up to the bimah to offer a private prayer, while we sing Eytz Chaim and return the Torah to the ark.
We would love to see more congregants at our services, and we welcome your input on the new format.
Carolyn Kaplan, Religious Practices and Policies Committee Chair [email protected]
Social Action The HONOR FLIGHT Program honors veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam by flying them to D.C to see the war memorials dedicated to them. It is a wonderful way to thank our veterans for their sacrifices, and to show that their service has a lasting meaning. Veterans arrive at Dulles airport several times a week, from APRIL through SEPTEMBER. Join Arnie Daxe, and greet and thank our veterans when their Honor Flights land and leave from Dulles Airport!
Sunday, September 20
from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
at Lake Accotink Park
(7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150)
-RAIN OR SHINE!-
Be part of the International Coastal Cleanup - the world's largest effort for our oceans and waterways! Join your fellow congregants, along with the Friends of Accotink Creek, to help protect our nearby watershed by spending some quality time cleaning up debris and learning how we can help prevent watershed pollution. Why is this important? Not only is litter ugly, but trash is a threat to wildlife, such as birds, turtles, and fish that depend on the river. All supplies will be provided. Wear long sleeves, pants and old shoes or boots. This is a great family mitzvah project, something for all ages, and teens are eligible for community service credit! Be sure to join us for ice cream afterwards! In just a few hours, we can make a difference! For more information, please email [email protected]. To participate in any of these activities, or if you have questions about the Committee, contact [email protected] At CAR we have an ongoing commitment to not only help others in need, but also to strive to repair the world in any way we can. The Social Action Committee meets once a month, usually on the 2nd Tuesday. All are invited to join us.
We appreciate the generosity of our members and friends and recognize their contributions:
General Fund
Randi and Steven Adleberg
Mitch Bassman
Daniel Conti
David and Sonya Faison
Sharon Gershon
Michael and Danella Halle
Michael Howard
Tim and Dorie Johanns
Jeanne Kadet
Larry and Eileen Kugler
Allen and Louise Lawrence
Michael and Debra Linick (religious
school donation)
Lori Love via Paula Nichols’ Trust
Dorothy Maneri
Beth Markowitz
Nathan and Harriet Markowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mazzetta
Arthur and Audrey Nachbar
Russell and Tara Nadel
Eugene and Terrie Lynn Rosengarden
Gail Shapkin
Fran and Bob Staiman
Rhonda Kay Suls
The Toobin Family
Jerry and Zelda Wiener
Pulpit Fund
Chana Freyesleben
Bob Kaplan
Carolyn R. Kaplan-Solomond
Stuart and Carol Kramer
Chuck and Arlene Movit
Richard and Donna Schutz
Ethel Schneider and Ellen Simonoff
Steven and Marjorie Somers
Mark and Debbie Tollin
Maurisa and David Versel
In Honor of Dan Ebert’s Bar Mitzvah Anniversary
Larry and Eileen Kugler, David and Andrea Cate, David and Amy Brener, Bruce and Sue Aft, Jennifer
Regleman, Ira and Lili Wainless, David and Jacki Berkowitz, Russell Rayman, Mark and Michele
Glago, Sue Kalmon, Barry and Renie Hollander, Carolyn Kaplan-Solomond, Hazel Solomon, Alan
Zinn, Rick and Donna Schutz, Glenn and Nancy Sherman, Bruce and Phyllis Kaplan, Maurice and Joan
Mizrahi, Steve and Valerie Schwartz
Yahrzeit Donations
Lorraine T. Daxe in memory of Arnold Daxe-Father of Arnold Daxe Sr., Sandra Ratthaus
Schwartz- Mother of Lorraine Daxe, Douglas Schwartz- Brother of Lorraine Daxe, Herbert
Schwartz- Brother of Lorraine Daxe, Roberta Prouder- Sister of Lorraine Daxe, Corine Freeman-
Cousin of Arnold Daxe Sr.
Religious School Donation:
Andrea Edelstein
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The Rotem family welcomed a new baby girl, Lila. Rhonda Suls welcomed a new nephew, Jonah. Marcy and Mark Burkom welcomed a new baby boy, Max. The Sklarow’s welcomed a new grandson, Luca. Marilyn and Fred Kraus have a new home in North Carolina. Andrew Movit recently married Lisa Ruhl.
Mark Sawasky recently earned his BA degree from George Mason
Phyllis & Bruce Kaplan's son, Steven, is engaged to Shannon Rubenstein.
Phyllis & Bruce Kaplan celebrate their 33rd Anniversary
Lenny and Jinny Marsh celebrate 30 years!
Carolyn Kaplan-Solomond is retiring from the Naval Research Laboratory at the end of July.
Reva Fox and Don Sargent celebrated the Bar Mitzvahs of two grandsons Max and Joseph this spring.
Chip and Sunny Rome's daughter, Avi (Anna) Rome and Eli (Ozana) Kalman were married May 24th, 2015.
Mazel Tov to our B'nai Mitzvah students and their families -- Charlotte Rae Reing and Paul Jeffers.
The following Yahrzeits occur during the months of June, July and August. The Congregation extends its sympathies to the loved ones of the deceased. May their memories be for a blessing.
Deceased Name English Date Hebrew Date Next Date Mourner
Bernard Watnik 6/12/2014 14 Sivan 5774 6/1/2015
Barry Freedenthal 6/1/2007 15 Sivan 5767 6/2/2015 Brother of Chester Freedenthal
Evelyn Levitz 6/17/1981 15 Sivan 5741 6/2/2015 Mother of Mark Levitz
Etta Simon 6/16/1984 16 Sivan 5744 6/3/2015 Mother of Beverly Nebel
Dennis Klayton 6/6/1995 18 Sivan 5755 6/5/2015 brother of Barry Klayton
Nathan Somers 6/5/1996 18 Sivan 5756 6/5/2015 Father of Steven Somers
Abe Stern 6/5/2007 19 Sivan 5767 6/6/2015 uncle of Richard Schutz
Synagogue Liaison Program – Advice and Referral for Parents
Do you need help with parenting strategies or other family issues? JSSA can help you, right here at the synagogue! As part of Congregation Adat Reyim’s ongoing partnership with JSSA, we are pleased to offer parents this free and confidential consultation with an experienced JSSA clinician. Naama Malkesman, LCSW, LCSW-C is available to meet with parents by appointment or by telephone, at the synagogue or at JSSA’s Fairfax office. Naama has worked with families and children for more than fourteen years. She can offer parenting strategies and support with a variety of issues such as helping teens through adolescence, transitions, limit setting, behavioral challenges, sibling rivalry, family relationships and more. If more extensive assistance is needed, she can provide referrals to JSSA and other community resources. To schedule a confidential appointment, please contact Naama at (703) 896-7903 or [email protected]. To learn more about JSSA programs, visit us on-line at: www.jssa.org.
THERE IS STILL
SPACE AVAILABLE IN OUR BRICK PATIO! Celebrate, honor, and recognize loved ones and members of Congregation Adat Reyim by purchasing a brick today and help ensure we meet our goal of having this lovely outdoor honor area completed for us to enjoy by the High Holidays! Have your brick inscribed for someone honoring:
a good deed a birth/birthday a marriage or wedding anniversary a bar or bat mitzvah a graduation or any other special event
You can also purchase a memorial honor brick in memory of a loved one. The area adjacent to the right of the parking lot (where the wooden benches are currently located) will be converted into four brilliant Stars of David made from the bricks you are inscribing. A personalized brick costs $118. If you buy more than one, each additional brick will cost $100! If you are interested in purchasing a brick honoring a loved one, please contact Liz Bayer at [email protected].
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