To register or for more information, contact Lori Baden, 203-542-7172, [email protected]. JOIN TEMPLE SHOLOM AS WE HEAD TO BROADWAY! Sunday, July 23, 3:00 pm Tickets are $150 per person. Includes Orchestra cket & round-trip transportaon to the show. Tickets available on first-come, first-serve basis. Non-Temple members are welcome. The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School is excited to announce the launch of a full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) program this fall to enhance its pre-school curriculum. The STEAM educational approach uses these specific areas of study to guide student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. This program will primarily involve hands-on experiences and materials that engage young learners. Children ultimately will have the freedom to learn and explore. “When we stay on the cung edge of early childhood educaon, our students reap the benefits,” said SMNS Director David Cohen, who aended an Early Childhood STEM Conference in Pasadena, CA, earlier this year. “We see public and private elementary schools invesng in these programs and we want to ensure our students will arrive ready for the challenge.” (Connued on page 6) (Connued on page 5) THE BULLETIN TEMPLE SHOLOM OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT www.templesholom.com June • July • August 2017 203-869-7191 Sivan/Tammuz/Av/Elul 5777 NEW STEAM PROGRAM TO LAUNCH THIS FALL AT THE SELMA MAISEL NURSERY SCHOOL This year, Temple Sholom will have a diverse and talented musical team consisng of Sheldon Low, Adam Feder and our new Cantorial Soloists, Mikhal Weiner and Gòn Halevi. Mikhal and Gòn will join us for the High Holidays and throughout the year at various services, including bar and bat mitzvahs. Sheldon returns for Family High Holiday Services, as well as Shabbat on the Sound and other musical Shabbats. Adam will increase his presence at Temple Sholom by joining the nursery school at their Friday morning Shabbat celebraons and at other special programs. Addionally, he will connue to work in the Learning Center and will accompany our students at each of their grade-level Shabbat programs. Sheldon and Adam will also take turns leading Pajama Shabbats. MEET TEMPLE SHOLOM’S NEW CANTORIAL SOLOISTS Mikhal Weiner Gòn Halevi Table of Contents a
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To register or for more information, contact Lori Baden, 203-542-7172, [email protected].
JOIN TEMPLE SHOLOM AS WE HEAD TO BROADWAY!
Sunday, July 23, 3:00 pmTickets are $150 per person.
Includes Orchestra ticket & round-trip transportation to the show.
Tickets available on first-come, first-serve basis.Non-Temple members are welcome.
The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School is excited to announce the launch of a full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) program this fall to enhance its pre-school curriculum.
The STEAM educational approach uses these specific areas of study to guide student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. This program will primarily involve hands-on experiences and materials that engage young learners. Children ultimately will have the freedom to learn and explore.
“When we stay on the cutting edge of early childhood education, our students reap the benefits,” said SMNS Director David Cohen, who attended an Early Childhood STEM Conference in Pasadena, CA, earlier this year. “We see public and private elementary schools investing in these programs and we want to ensure our students will arrive ready for the challenge.”
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THE BULLETINTEMPLE SHOLOM OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
www.templesholom.com June • July • August 2017203-869-7191 Sivan/Tammuz/Av/Elul 5777
NEW STEAM PROGRAM TO LAUNCH THIS FALL AT THE SELMA MAISEL NURSERY SCHOOL
This year, Temple Sholom will have a diverse and talented musical team consisting of Sheldon Low, Adam Feder and our new Cantorial Soloists, Mikhal Weiner and Gòn Halevi. Mikhal and Gòn will join us for the High Holidays and throughout the year at various services, including bar and bat mitzvahs. Sheldon returns for Family High Holiday Services, as well as Shabbat on the Sound and other musical Shabbats. Adam will increase his presence at Temple Sholom by joining the nursery school at their Friday morning Shabbat celebrations and at other special programs. Additionally, he will continue to work in the Learning Center and will accompany our students at each of their grade-level Shabbat programs. Sheldon and Adam will also take turns leading Pajama Shabbats.
Summer is always especially meaningful; an opportunity to get away and enjoy quality time with family and friends. For Roseanne and I, we are especially looking forward to our time in Israel. Faith will be with her Ramah Israel Seminar program, and Simon will be finishing out his six month Aliyah Ulpan/Internship program and beginning his next stage of residency in Israel since making Aliyah in January.
Besides visiting and studying in Jerusalem, we look forward to some quiet days at the beach in Tel Aviv, and visiting with our Israeli friends. The opportunity to refresh in Israel also gives me the time to begin High Holiday reflection, study and writing. What will be the themes to explore this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? How can we continue together our spiritual growth as individuals and a community? As we welcome our new Cantorial Soloists, Mikhal and Gòn, how can we re-access our sacred liturgy with melodies both familiar and new?
Locally, the summer is a time for intimate worship services and relaxed programming. I encourage families to attend a Friday night or Saturday morning service. Attend a summer barbecue or our annual Shabbat on the Sound. Explore a few of our weekly Torah classes. Bring a friend, and re-connect and rejuvenate body, mind and soul.
Every day is a gift from God; truly the “Present.” Let’s utilize this summer to nurture our relationships and enjoy the gift of time, both quantity and quality. May this summer bring us all abundant blessings and love.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise, Chant a hymn with a lyre to our God, Who covers the heavens with clouds, Provides rain for the earth, Makes mountains put forth grass. -Psalm 147:7-8
Thankfully our spring rain has brought relief to our regional drought. We also have Jewish holidays and programs to celebrate.
Lag BaOmer (Hebrew: ל״ג בעומר), which began at sundown on Saturday, May 13, is the holiday that marks the passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Modern Jewish tradition links the holiday to the Bar Kokhba Revolt against the Roman Empire (132-135 CE). In Israel, it is celebrated as a symbol for the fighting Jewish spirit.
The Festival of Shavuot (Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”) begins on the evening of May 30. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer. When the Torah is read in the synagogue on Shavuot, we experience anew the Sinaitic transmission of the Torah by God. Just as the Sinai event was attended by every Jewish man, woman and child, so too, every Jewish person should make every effort to be present in a synagogue, as the Ten Commandments are read from the Torah. There is also special significance to bringing children, even the youngest of infants, to hear the Ten Commandments.
Before God gave the Torah to the Jewish people, He demanded guarantors. The Jews made a number of suggestions, all rejected by God, until they declared, “Our children will be our guarantors that we will cherish and observe the Torah.” God immediately accepted them and agreed to give the Torah.
Let us make sure to bring along all our “guarantors” to the synagogue on the first day of Shavuot. For our youngest children, we will have a Tot Shavuot program on Thursday, June 1, the second day of Shavuot, led by Danette Meigel,
SMNS music specialist, and David Cohen, our Selma Maisel Nursery School director.
As the school year wraps up, I’d like to offer a special note of thanks to David Cohen and Director of Congregational Learning Barry Gruber, as well as both school staffs, for another excellent school year. I also want to extend to Phyllis Lyons good wishes and many thanks for her 13 years at the helm of our nursery school.
While the halls of Temple Sholom are quieter during the summer, we encourage both families and congregants to come to programs that continue throughout June, July and August. I look forward to seeing many of you at our annual Shabbat on the Sound on Friday, July 21 at Tod’s Point in Greenwich. Sheldon Low will be our very special musical guest that night.
Additionally, our two BBQ’s, scheduled for Thursdays, July 13 and August 3, are a great way to check in during the summer.
Honoring Phyllis Lyons Honoring Cantor Asa Honoring Rabbi Yoni
2nd–5th Grade Cupcake Wars Sisterhood Lag B’Omer Trip
Cantor Asa’s Farewell Concert: Songs to Celebrate New Beginnings
Please welcome Mikhal and Gòn to Temple Sholom.
Mikhal Weiner was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. She studied composition, songwriting and vocal performance at Rimon College of Jazz and Contemporary Music in Israel. In 2011, she continued her studies at Berklee College of Music where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) in composition and conducting. Mikhal has extensive experience in the music world and her debut album Daughter of the Sea was recently released. Mikhal also co-founded BANOT, an all-female Jewish band that has participated in Temple Sholom’s Musical Services this past year. She is currently the Director of Education at The New Shul in New York and has experience tutoring bar and bat mitzvah and Hebrew students, as well as fulfilling other educational roles in a variety of Jewish organizations in Massachusetts. “Temple Sholom has been such a welcoming community,” said Mikhal. “I’m very
excited to continue the wonderful work Cantor Asa has done and to work alongside Gòn to create a wonderful year musically for the community and the bar and bat mitzvah students.”
Gòn Halevi is a singer, pianist, actor and composer. Born and raised in Israel, he is known to Israeli audiences from numerous projects. These include the production of The Sound of Music at the Israeli Opera House in Tel Aviv, for which he received rave reviews in his part as “Rolf”; Kshe’or Dolek Bachalonech — a hugely successful tribute to the greatest Israeli composer of the 20th century, Sasha Argov (alongside singer Roni Ginossar); and Nostalgia — a program of his own beautiful arrangements of internationally known Israeli standards. Gòn is currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in opera singing at Mannes School of Music in Manhattan. He graduated from Berklee with a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) in composition and conducting.
Limited Number of Spaces Still Open in the Selma Maisel Nursery School!We’ve opened additional classes in the 2’s, 3’s and Pre-K, which means we now have a limited number of spaces still available for the 2017-2018 School Year.
To find out about our exciting curriculum, including the launch of a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) program, contact SMNS Director David Cohen at 203-622-8121 or [email protected].
Beginning in September, the STEAM lab will be housed in a dedicated classroom outfitted with a wide variety of hands-on project opportunities including woodworking, robotics, magnetics, weights and measures, a wind tunnel, electronics/circuitry, sewing and much more.
“We are fortunate to have public and private schools in the area highlighting STEAM learning,” said Sheera Prawer, Chair of the SMNS Education Committee, whose child participated in the soft launch of STEAM this spring. “The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School is providing each student with the tools needed to excel in these new environments.”
For more information about the new STEAM program, or for registration information for the 2017-2018 school year, contact David Cohen at 203-622-8121 or [email protected].
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TEMPLE SHOLOM LEARNING CENTER
ENGAGING. INTERACTIVE. EXPERIENTIAL. • Pre-K through 7th Grade • Community Building & Jewish Identity • Hands-on Learning & Fun Activities • Small Group Learning with Individualized Instruction• Flexible Schedules • Interfaith Families Welcome
For more information, contact Director Barry Gruber at 203-542-7161, [email protected].
Registration Open Now
for the 2017-2018 School Year!
We believe there is a better approach to religious education.
Jonah is a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle School in Rye Brook. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, basketball, flag football and the guitar. He spends his summers at Camp Starlight in Starlight, Pennsylvania. For his mitzvah project, he worked with Mended Little Hearts, an organization for children with congenital heart defects. He collected items for hospital care packages for the children and their families. To Jonah, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means taking responsibility within your community. Taking on more responsibility as he becomes a Bar Mitzvah is one reason why Jonah sees this as a great achievement in his life.
June 17, 2017
Jonah MayerSon of Ron and Wendy Brother of Sydney and Rory
Kyle is a 7th grader at the Rye County Day School. Kyle’s interests are sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer and football, various fantasy teams, and hanging out with his friends and family. During the summer, Kyle attends Camp Lenox in the Berkshires. For Kyle’s mitzvah project, he has been volunteering at Building One Community, providing homework help on a weekly-basis to immigrant children. To Kyle, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means taking on the responsibility of a Jewish adult and giving back to his community.
June 10, 2017
Kyle BlockSon of Jason and Wendy Brother of Tyler and Ellie
Chad enjoys playing squash, playing the saxophone, shooting, running and drawing. In the past, he has spent his summers at sailing camp, learning how to sail and sailing far out at Tod’s Point, but this summer he hopes to attend squash camp to further his experience in the sport. For his mitzvah project, Chad volunteered at Neighbor to Neighbor, a charity that gives food and clothing to people in need. To Chad, becoming a Bar Mitzvah is very important and symbolizes growing up and getting the responsibilities of a grown-up.
June 10, 2017
Chad GothelfSon of Erik and Sheelah Brother of Jake and Brooke
June 3, 2017
Whitney SprungDaughter of Lloyd and Jane Sister of Robert and Jeffrey
Whitney is a 7th grader at Greenwich Academy. She enjoys spending time with friends and playing various sports such as field hockey and tennis. She spends her summer at Camp Laurel South in Maine. She is a Greenwich Academy Community Service Representative and volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. Whitney is a budding entrepreneur who runs an online business. For her mitzvah project, she made backpacks of food at the Connecticut Food Bank and is donating a portion of the proceeds from her Bat Mitzvah, and her business, to Doctors without Borders. To Whitney, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means becoming a strong and more active member of the Jewish community.
June 29, 2017
Noah WeinbergSon of Neal and Nurit Brother of Jacqui and Elan
Noah is a 7th grader at Eastern Middle School. He enjoys engineering, math and tennis. Noah’s Bar Mitzvah will be in Jerusalem, Israel. With the celebratory options that Noah was given, he made the decision to have the ceremony in Israel because he wanted to have an experience that will last a lifetime. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah will be a very sentimental moment in Noah’s life as it will further connect him to his religion.
ATTENTION B’NAI MITZVAH FAMILIES
Celebrate your child’s Simcha in Israel!As part of the February 2018 Israel Trip, we will have
a bar/bat mitzvah service with participation from all of our b’nai mitzvah-aged children. We can also
accommodate requests for special personal services.
For more information, contact Lori Baden at 203-542-7172.
To view the full trip itinerary, please visit: www.israelmaven.com/minisite/greenwich_interfaith/
David Hochman and Sara Allardon the loss of their father, Neal Hochman z’l, father-in-law to Alexandra and Matthew and grandfather to Solomon, Hannah, Judah, Isabel, Charles, and Katherine
Lenny Blumon the loss of his mother, Beatrice Blum z’l, mother-in-law to Nori Goldsmith
Robert Lichtenfeldon the loss of his wife, Carol Lichtenfeld z’l, mother to Aimee and Michael
Barbara Hindmanon the loss of her father, Eugene Byron Galton z’l, father-in-law to Steven Hindman and grandfather to Evan, Halley and Dana Hindman
Leo and Laura Kornfeldon the loss of their son-in-law, Charles Grimes z’l, husband of Melanie Kornfeld Grimes
Vitaly Troppon the loss of his mother, Rosa Kosaya z’l, mother-in-law to Valantina and grandmother to Anna and Alexander
Eric Steinon the loss of his cousin, Greg Rosen z’l
Ted Hermanon the loss of his sister, Judy Keller z’l
Marshall Cooperon the loss of his father, Norman Cooper z’l, father-in-law to Rebecca and grandfather to Grant, Colette and Eliza
Kim Hausman Athanon the loss of her father, Irwin Hausman z’l, husband to Eva Weichsel Hausman, father-in-law to Tom Athan and grandfather to Drew and Katy
Phyllis Bergeron the loss of her husband, Michael Berger z’l. Michael was step-father to Jared and Emily Leon and Todd and Pamela Leon, and grandfather to Jaden, Noah, Lila, Benjamin and Andrew Leon
Elinor Hershafton the loss of her mother, Rose Klausner z’l
Ezra Konigsbergon the loss of his grandmother, Geta Konigsberg z’l
Andrew Wels on the loss of his mother, Theda “Teddy” Glickman Wels z’l, mother-in-law to Lauren and grandmother to Matthew and Erica
SIMCHA CORNERMazel Tov to:
Andy Lowitt and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Meir and Kelly Elmakayeson the birth of their son, Joshua Joseph, brother of Oliver
Kira Tannenbaum and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Remy Rattner and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Jordan Cassuto and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Lucas Korn and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Arin Goldberg and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Benjamin Packer and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Laura and Jeremy Kostinon the birth of their son, Benjamin, brother of Gabriel, Evan and Farah
Sandy Buchsbaum on the celebration of his 90th birthday
Ness Low and Shani Katzon being selected for the highest regional board postions for Connecticut Valley Region of BBYO
Marcus Mann and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah
Charlotte Cohen and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Sydney Goldstein and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Gabriella Ringelstein and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Sophia Crasto and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Lauren Harteveldt and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Julia Roth and her family on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Jordan Bellin, Ethan Richard, Hannah Bein, Tommy Schwartz, Colette Cooper, Tommy Chason, Zoe Cohen, Kate Ochoa, and Evie Sall
for being selected to the Board of the Greenwich Chapter of BBYO at Temple Sholom
Eva Bodek and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah
Dorothy Shapiroon the celebration of her 99th birthday
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Seymour Askin Jr.Lauren Friedman
Michael & Beth GriperDavid & Virginia Hoffman
Ray & Debbie KahnJonathan & Danit Schreiber
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
BEREAVEMENT NOTICESWe extend our deepest condolences to:
7/7/2017 (13 Tammuz)Helen FauserRuth R. GoldfarbRoseann MoskowitzLilly Richman
7/8/2017 (14 Tammuz)Ruth Delman
7/9/2017 (15 Tammuz)Albert BlassJacob Joseph SabbagClaire Ullman
7/10/2017 (16 Tammuz)Harold HindmanDaisy Nelkin
7/11/2017 (17 Tammuz)Pearl BorazPierce R. GoldbergMinnie GoldringHelen Goldsmith
WHAT IS A YAHRZEIT?Meaning “Time of Year” in Yiddish, this anniversary commemorates the death of a loved one. It is symbolized by the recitation of the Kaddish prayer and reading of the names of those dearly departed in the Temple. At home, a candle is lit on the eve of Yahrzeit to represent the soul and burns for 24 hours. Tzedakah, a Hebrew word for righteousness and signifying charity, is offered to the family in the form of gifts, donations, or simply emotional support. In this way, we remember our beloved.
Yahrzeit Candles are available for a small donation in the main Temple office.