Temple Beth Hillel Tammuz/AV 5780 HILLEL HAPPENINGS · 07-07-2020  · The narrative does not resume until the end of Deuteronomy, when Moses dies. n most years, synagogues read Massei

Temple Beth Hi l le l

F RO M T H E RA B B I ’S S T U DY

Tammuz/AV 5780

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

Torah Portions 2

Yahrtzeit 3

Donations 4

Presidents Message 5

Covid-19 Task Force 5

Virtual Concert fundraiser 6

5@5 6

Virtual Services 6

Social Action 7

Scrip 8

Sisterhood News 8

Pictures 9

Concert Flyer 10

Local Businesses 11

TBH Information 12

"Hillel says: Do not separate yourself from the communi-

ty." Avot 2:4

It doesn't take much to be reminded how amazing our commu-

nity is.

If people can't come to Temple, Mindy and I set out to bring

Temple to them.

We set out to visit every home, and actually visited 150 families

and homes!

The goal was to knock on every door, and then, with a mask on,

have an outdoor conversation.

Needless to say, most people were home.

Even though we sent emails in advance, there are many in our congregation who have

no internet access. They were so surprised (we think, pleasantly surprised) to see us.

Some people forgot how nice it was to have a visitor (other than the postal carrier). On-

ly a very few were in and out -- polite but brief.

Many, many people were so warm. You can see photos on the Temple Beth Hillel,

South Windsor CT Facebook page and on page 9.

We want to let you know how much you are missed.

Shalom,

Rabbi G.

PS. Look for events to get together, like the Men's Club did at Nevers Park.

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Margo Blutt 7/1

Marla Adelsberger 7/2

Brenda Williams 7/2

Ceil Gersten 7/4

Barbara Brezel 7/6

Harry Freeman 7/6

Michael C. Skott 7/7

Carole Guttman 7/10

Marcia Heneson 7/11

Lara Cote 7/12

Heather Trachtenberg 7/13

Carol Baron 7/14

Sheri Swan 7/14

Steven Goldfield 7/15

Larry Andrus 7/16

Terry Kurtzman 7/18

Judith Bogatz 7/19

Robert Gleckman 7/19

Joanna Skelskie 7/19

Phyllis Greenstein 7/24

Alexander Lassman 7/24

Carol Mamlok 7/25

Stephen Brouillard 7/28

Judy Lombard 7/29

Harriet Mindlin 7/31

S I M C H A S

B I R T H D A Y S

Chukat-Balak —Numbers 19:1-25:9 . This reading also contains the story of Moses striking the rock, the stories

of the deaths of Aaron and Miriam and the wars with the Amorites. The portion concludes with the host of Israel

encamping on the edge of the Promised Land.

Pinchas— Numbers 25:10-30:1. In this Torah portion, the LORD makes a covenant of peace with Phinehas and

his descendants, orders a second census, settles questions about inheritance, appoints Joshua to succeed Moses

and lists the sacrifices for the appointed times.

Matot-Massei—Numbers 30:2-36:13 The name of the forty-second reading from the Torah is Mattot ,)מטות(which

means "tribes." The name is derived from the words of Numbers 30:1, which says, "Then Moses spoke to the heads

of the tribes of the sons of Israel." Numbers 30 discusses the laws of vows and oaths. Numbers 31 tells the story of

Israel's war with Midian. Massei is the end of the continuous narrative of Torah that began in Genesis with the

creation of the universe. The narrative does not resume until the end of Deuteronomy, when Moses dies. n most

years, synagogues read Massei together with the preceding portion, Mattot, which accounts for the brevity of this

portion's commentary.

Devarim— Deuteronomy 11-3:22 As we study the first week's reading from the book of Exodus, the children of

Israel are assembled on the plains of Moab across the Jordan from Jericho.

T O R A H P O R T I O N S

Anniversaries

Marty & Stella Seefer 7/2

Mike & Sherry Skott 7/6

Edgard Molina & Christopher Grey 7/7

Jeffrey & Laurie Kraman 7/9

William & Kristen Keegan 7/13

Elisabeth Neiterman & Johnny Williams 7/21

Mark & Meryl Sloate 7/24

Lisa Wolf & Greg Gatcomb 7/24

Peter & Alyse Castonguay 7/27

Frank Luena & Ms. Joyce Ben-kiki 7/27

Kevin & Angelica Hoffman 7/28

Michael & Susan Wernick 7/30

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Y A H R Z E I T D A T E S

On July 3 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Tillie Cutler Mother of Lois Wasserman

Shirley Wolkon Mother of Sam Wolkon

Vivian Johnson Mother of Darlene Sternberg

Albert Manna, Sr Grandfather of Steve Brouillard

Rose Goldfield Sister-in-law of Lillian Altman

Phillip Tischler Father of Delly London

On July 10 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Esther Gerlis Grandmother of Nancy Gordon

Milton Koppel Uncle of Bob Rodner

Freda (Cookie) Ruth Aunt of Alan Platteis

Ted Cooper Husband of Roz Cooper

Sylvia Ruchin Snyder Mother of Gary Ruchin

Steve Berman Husband of Marion Berman

Jonathan Gerlis Uncle of Nancy Gordon

Joseph Goldberg Father of Carol Guttman

Rose Goldberg Mother of Carol Guttman

Jacob Guttman Father of Richard Guttman

Samuel Katz Father-in-law of Joyce Katz

Herbert Liebman Father of Howard Liebman

On July 17 we observe the yahrzeit of:

George Bettigole Father of Scott Bettigole

Myron Alpert

Cindy Ruth Feldman Sister of Marion Berman

Edward Klein Father of Al Klein

Rebecca Doiga Grandmother of Michael Rothberg

Al Tulcin Brother of Judy Bogatz

Lillian Wernick Mother of Michael Wernick

Abraham Ziskis Father of Sharon Jacobs

On July 24 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Joseph Krauskoff Father of Joanna Skelskie

Anna Berson

Myrtle Hart Mother of Carol Hart

Joel Cutler Brother of Lois Wasserman

Mabel Scharr Mother of Terry Kurtzman

On July 31 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Rita Kalman-Block Mother of Barbara Klein

Regina Mitnick Mother of Jonathan Mitnick

Dora Joseph Mother of Arnold Joseph

Mother of Rose Rychling

Rose Ann Tanner Sister of Sharon Jacobs

Norman Yellin Brother of Lillian Altman

Henry London Father of Marty London

David Raymond Pearl Father-in-law of Ana Pearl

Sarah Ravis Levin Grandmother of Marla Adels

berger

Sarah Shook Mother of Herb Shook

Mary Friedman Banner

David Bernstein Father of Dick Bernstein

Samuel Davidson Father of Joel Davidson

Harry Silverman Father of Joyce Ben-kiki

Dorothy Steinberg Mother of Howard Steinberg

Paul Block

Harold Burger Grandfather of Sheri Swan

Selma Gordon Mother of Nancy Gordon

Asne Israelewich Grandmother of Gabe Izraelevitz

As you are making donations throughout the year, please consider donating to the following funds

Adult Education Fund

Art Fund

Cemetery Fund

Current Facility Fund

General Fund

Landscape Fund

Larry Gilbert Fund (Library)

Martin Turshen Fund

Membership Fund

Men’s Club Fund

Mortgage Retirement Fund

Music Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

Religious School Fund

Sisterhood Fund

Social Action Fund

Youth Committee Fund

Development Fund

Ediebaby Streaming Fund

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CEMETERY FUND

Marion Berman in memory of Alfred Geber, father of Marion, & Steve Berman, husband of Marion

Marion Berman in memory of Ruth Berman mother -in law of Marion

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Deb & John Halpern in memory of LDCR Alan James Dworsky

GENERAL/MATCHING GRANT FUND

Joyce Ben-Kiki in memory of Herb Shooks brother

Teri & Roger Parrott

Darlene Sternberg in memory of Vivian Johnson & Arthur Lapier, parents of Darlene

Herb Shook

Board of Trustees

Helena Friedman & Jeffrey

Alan & Teresa Platteis in memory of Cookie Ruth, aunt of Alan

Adam & Sarah Kaprove

Nancy Gordon in memory of Esther Gerlis, grandmother of Nancy & Jonathan Gerlis,uncle of Nancy

Alan & Donna Gittleman in memory of Georgine Samsky, mother of Meryl Sloate

Sisterhood

Men’s Club

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Roland Rychling in memory of Samuel Joseph, son-in-law of Roland

Craig Zimmerman appreciation for time, care & concern with arrangements

Delly & Marty London in memory of Philip Tischler, father of Delly

Roland Rychling in memory of Dora Joseph, mother-in-law of Roland

Len & Sharon Jacobs in memory of Abe Ziskas, father of Sharon & Rose Tanner, beloved sister of Sharon

Carla Wakefield big thanks for Rabbi & Mindy's Visit

Barbara & Al Klein in memory of Rita Block, mother of Barb & Edward Klein, father of Al

Michael & Sue Wernick in memory of Lillian Wernick, mother of Michael

RETIRE THE MORTGAGE

Janet Lassman for a complete recovery for Dick Grigorian

YOUTH FUND

Bob & Alice Rodner in memory of Milton Koppel, Uncle of Bob

MUSIC FUND

Phyllis Green in memory of Robert Shook, brother of Herb

SOCIAL ACTION (Including Shema Tour)

John Karas in memory of Jacque Alazraki

Bob & Alice Rodner

Phyllis Green

Rabbi & Mindy Glickman

DONATIONS

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TBH Task Force on Resuming Services & Activities Inside Our Building

At our recent Annual Meeting, it was announced that Temple Beth Hillel was establishing a Coronavirus Task Force

to coordinate the planning and management of resuming services and activities inside our building in a safe, strategic

way. This week, the Coronavirus Task Force held its first meeting, bringing together Temple members with expertise

in a broad range of areas.

Our goal is to return to Temple Beth Hillel for as much programming and as many activities as possible, as soon as is

feasible, while following all of the latest safety and health guidelines. We will maintain our virtual programming of

religious services and Rabbi’s messages, knowing that some of our members will not be able to enter the building for

the foreseeable future due to health and other restrictions.

In the very near future, members of the Task Force will be walking through the building, identifying areas where

modifications will be needed in order to provide an environment that meets all guidelines. We will be creating signs,

procuring personal protective equipment (masks and hand sanitizers) and communicating to our members about what

you will need to know before you re-enter the building. We will be sending out regular updates as this process un-

folds.

The Task Force is also seeking input from you – our members, and we have created an online survey

that we ask you to complete and submit by July 10th.

Here is the link for you to access the member survey: https://forms.gle/gEYV9JJhywh5FaAd8

If you receive your newsletter by mail, please print out and fill in the survey and return it to the temple office.

As Chair of the Task Force, Marla Adelsberger is eager to hear from you, with questions, concerns or feedback. You

can reach her at [email protected] or (860) 668-5501.

The other members of the committee include Mike Skott, Jill Bernstein, Leland Bradbard, Paula Bradbard, Karen

Groenstein, Deb Halpern, Marcia Heneson, Adam Kaprove, Sarah Kaprove, Jeff Levin, Phil Maltz, Carol Mamlok,

and Laura Soll-Broxterman, as well as Rabbi Glickman and Cantor Harris. Please feel free to contact any of the Task

Force members!

Hello Temple Beth Hillel Families-

These last few months have been different from what anyone has ever seen. While we continue to live in the now

normal that is Covid-19, we continue to look for ways to engage with each other. Different groups have started to

have small gatherings outside while maintaining social distancing. Our task force has started meeting and will be de-

veloping plans as we move forward. We want to make sure we are continuing to keep the best interest of every mem-

ber of our community.

On another note, it was 2 years ago that we completed the merger between Congregation Beth Ahm and Temple Beth

Hillel. This merger, the technical term, was truly a marriage of two families. Over the past two years we have shared

different rituals and traditions as we have become ONE FAMILY.

I wanted to thank you all for participating in our informational sessions leading up to and including our Congregation-

al Meeting, it was great to hear from so many of you.

l'shalom

Michael Skott

FROM THE PRESIDENT...

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Dear Temple Beth Hillel members, We hope you are all well and staying safe.

Since our building is not open right now, you can “join in” our on-line services and events and stay

in touch in several ways (scroll down for full event schedule).

You can watch Friday evening at 6:45pm and Saturday morning services at 8:45am in several ways via

desktop computer, laptop, tablet or cell phone:

►Go to the Temple’s website: www.TBHSW.org and scroll down.

►Go to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TBHSW

►Click on: https://zoom.us/j/484948051

►Those who are not on line can phone in and listen (anyone else can too):

On your phone, call 1-929-436-2866 and follow the prompts:

Our Meeting ID is 828 734 6075,

When asked for your Participant ID, just press # (pound), and you will be connected.

5@5 with Rabbi G Sundays through Fridays at 5 p.m., watch 5@5 with Rabbi Jeff Glickman on Facebook. Enjoy five minutes of updates and Jewish insight. Watch via computer, laptop, tablet or cell phone: Go to TBH’S Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TBHSW Or go to our website: www.TBHSW.org and click onto Facebook there..t Link

August 2nd Virtual 1950’s & 60’s Concert Benefits TBH

Exciting news! TBH will benefit from a fun live virtual fundraising concert that will help several local organi-

zations, including ours.

TBH is one of several beneficiaries of a Sunday, August 2nd virtual fun fundraiser for the entire family: a 7:30

p.m. live concert by the Elderly Brothers with great music from the 1950s and ‘60s. This event was created by

our friends at Temple Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI).

Here’s how TBH wins:

Admission to “attend” the live webinar is $20 per family.

When you register to attend/pay, respond to “how did you hear about it” and a pull-down list of options ap-

pears. Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor is one of the options – for every person who checks our name,

we receive 40 percent (or $8) of each ticket. The other 60 percent of the admission will be shared by the Jew-

ish Hartford Rapid Relief & Recovery Fund, MARC of Manchester, and BSBI.

The flier is below and you click where indicated to register. We also will send the flier to all TBH mem-

bers in a separate email so you can forward it to friends and relatives – just remind them to check that they

heard about it from Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor!

The more people we tell about this event and remind them to check that they heard about it from TBH, the

more funds we will raise for our Temple! If you have questions, please call Laura Soll-Broxterman at 860-688

-4499 or [email protected]

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TBH “Virtual” Walk Against Hunger Team Coordinators

Foodshare’s annual “Walk Against Hunger” postponed its annual Spring event due to the Coronavirus and

instead will hold a Virtual event on September 13th. Participants are encouraged to find their own 1.5-mile

course to walk (on your own or social distancing with friends) to raise awareness of and resources for the is-

sue of food insecurity in Hartford and Tolland counties. Foodshare will celebrate on social media and contin-

ue the traditions of fun, community building, with some special surprises all week long!

TBH is seeking one or two people to organize our “virtual” Temple Walk Team of members and

friends. If you are interested or want more information about the role, please call Laura at 860-688-

4499 or [email protected]

Funds raised from the Walk help support not only Foodshare but the partner programs (like Hands On Hart-

ford) that help serve the growing number of people in Greater Hartford who struggle with hunger.

SHEMA TOUR UPDATE:

Drop-Offs/Pick-Ups of Summer Clothing, Food, Diapers & Toiletries

Over the past month, our support for the Walk in the Light Church in North Hartford has intensified. TBH

members have been dropping off bagged or boxed items to Laura Soll-Broxterman’s garage in Windsor and

others are volunteering to pick up items from members who do not yet want to leave their homes. We have

utilized your donations of funds to purchase and deliver food, baby formula and toiletries to deliver to Arch-

bishop Burke for distribution. We seek Summer clothing and socks –for all ages, male and female, clean

gently used or new. Also, non-perishable food items, disposable diapers, formula, travel-size toiletries,

and cases of water.

In addition, Archbishop Burke has rolled up his sleeves and is painting and renovating the church’s interior in

preparation for reopening at some point in the future. TBH is helping by providing two new ceiling fans for

the sanctuary since the old church does not have central air conditioning.

We still cannot accept donations inside the Temple. So, if you feel comfortable doing so, you are welcome to

bring any clothing, food, toiletries, or summer clothing to Laura’s house at 13 Cleary Lane in Windsor and

leave in the garage. OR contact her and she can arrange for a member to come pick them up.

If you want to volunteer to pick up donations from members’ homes, please let Laura know at 860-688-4499

or [email protected]

As always, if you want to donate funds for the purchase of items, please mail a check to the Temple or call

Lori in the office to use a credit card.

Hands On Hartford Volunteer Program Still On Hold

Until the onset of COVID-19, a dozen TBH members volunteered twice a month at Hands On Hartford, a non

-profit organization in Hartford. We sor t, chop and bag fresh vegetables and fruit for its Kitchen to

Pantry program for people in need in the community. Unfortunately, that program is still On Hold, but new

volunteers will be needed and welcome when it resumes. We will keep you posted as our Temple learns more.

SOCIAL ACTION NEWS:

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Shop with Scrip Orders due:

July 6th and 20th;

August 3rd and 17th I’m reaching out to remind you that you can earn a rebate for your family and Temple Beth Hillel when you order gift cards or eCards. Whether you need essentials from stores that are still open, want to earn while ordering take-out or delivery for dinner, or need some online retail therapy, get eGift cards for hundreds of brands—and do it all from home by placing your orders online. Set up an online account if you don’t already have one It only takes a few minutes to get started. Here’s how: 1. Go to ShopWithScrip.com and select Join a Program. Or on your phone, go

to MyScripWallet.com and choose Create an Account. 2. You’ll be asked for an Enrollment Code. Enter E2F825BD646L1 and select Register. 3. Fill in the enrollment form to finish setting up your account. 4. Register your phone for two-step verification. 5. Once your account is set up, you will have the option to link a bank account to easily pay using

your checking or savings account. You can send a check to the Temple to pay for your order or you can use a credit card by entering your card information at checkout.

6. Now you’re ready to shop and earn online. Let me know if you have questions. Stay safe and healthy, Marcia Heneson mheneson#gmail.com 860-306-5238

TBH Sisterhood

Membership for the new fiscal year begins July 1st. I hope existing members plan to renew your member-

ship and I encourage women from our congregation to join. If you are an existing member, please send a check to the

Temple made out to TBH Sisterhood for $18.00. New members should include the membership application

with your check. Sisterhood news is sent to members on our email list. Adapting to the times, we Zoom to stay

in touch and are just starting to occasionally meet up (in small groups) for lunch at a local park.

Our fall fund-raising activity will be to create a Temple New Year card. We are not planning to sell honey this

year. Membership dues and funds collected support the Temple. Recent projects include paying for a month of secu-

rity, purchasing wireless microphones, and purchasing kitchen supplies in bulk for everyone to use.

If you have any questions about TBH Sisterhood, contact:

Marcia Heneson 860-306-5238 [email protected]

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Phone: 860-282-8466

Fax: 860-282-8466

Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.tbhsw.org

From Generation to Generation.

TBH IN F ORM ATIO N

Rabbi: Jeff Glickman, [email protected]

Cantor: Scott Harris, [email protected]

Temple Administrator: Lori Rondinone, [email protected]

Membership: Teri Parrott [email protected]

Board of Trustees President: Mike Skott [email protected]

The deadline for the next Bulletin is JULY 23, 2020. Please forward all e-

mailed materials to the entire Communications Committee at

[email protected]:

WEBMASTER: [email protected]

E-MAIL and CALENDAR: [email protected]

TEMPLE ADMINISTRATOR: [email protected]

Articles should be no more than 500 words; please ask about longer

pieces. Event advertisements should be no larger than one-half a page.

O F F I C E H O U R S

You can reach the TBH Office at (860) 282-8466 or [email protected]. Office hours

are 9am-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

In an emergency and you are in need of Clergy, please contact Rabbi Glickman by

Temple Office phone or his cell phone.860-655-0353 In the event the Rabbi can-

not be reached, contact Cantor Scott Harris at 203-331-2692 or e-mail at

[email protected].

Rabbi Glickman has made arrangements with several of the other Rabbis in the

area in the event that neither the Rabbi nor Cantor is available. These Rabbis

will treat TBH Members as if they were members of their congregations. Please

contact these Rabbis in the following order:

1. Rabbi Kari Tuling of Kol Haverim in Glastonbury - (860-633-3966)

2. Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg of BSBI in Manchester – (860-643-9563)

If these Rabbis are not available, the following Rabbis are available for fee:

.Rabbi Michael Pincus of CBI in West Hartford (860-233-8215)

Rabbi Richard Plavin retired from BSBI in Manchester (860-643-9564)