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V O L U M E 3 2 I S S U E 7

The Dove Tale A D A R - N I S A N 5 7 7 5 M A R C H 2 0 1 5

Rabbi’s Study 2

Member Focus 3 - 5

Hebrew School 6

Purim Carnival 7

Inclusion

B’Kavod

8 - 10

Jewish

Disabilities

Awareness

Day Pictures!

11 &

19

Ohev USY 12

OGood and

Welfare

13

Calendar 14

Comedy Night

2015!

15

B’nai Mitvot 16-17

Sisterhood 20-21

BINGO 22

Men’s Club 23

Hazak 24

Donations 25-26

Adult Education

Flyer

27

Page 2

The Rabbi’s Study

Page 6

Hebrew School

A way for families and friends to create a

dialogue with our Hebrew School students

in the car on the ride home.

Car Talk

Page 9

Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.

A preposterous Purim parody

on Yom Kippur?

The Day The Lights

Went Out in ...

Pages 3 - 5

Member Focus

Bari Levine

Inclusion B’Kavod

2015 Inclusion Shabbat Panel Reflects on

Ohev’s Inclusion B’Kavod and

Celebrations at Ohev! Programming:

Danny Glickman

Haylie Laff

Sarah Washerstein

Debbie Levin

Andrea Kimelheim

Honoring Jewish

Disabilities Month

P A G E 2

It happened once on Yom Kippur, the holiest day

of the year. The service began as is it does

normally. The Torahs were taken out of the Ark,

read publicly according to the special High Holy

Day Trope and then were taken in procession to

be returned to the Aron Kodesh. Everyone in the

procession returned to the Bimah and were ready

to place the Torahs in the Ark. The rabbi was the

last one in the procession as it is his custom to

pause many times along the route to embrace

those sitting near the aisles.

The rabbi was two steps away from the Bimah and

everything stopped. The room went dark. The

lights went out. The rabbi’s head fell into his hand

or was it that he brought his hand to his face and

thought Oh No! - Oy Vey! What do we do now?

The first thing that came to mind was how long

1,200 people could sit in a space without air

conditioning before it would become

uncomfortable and then unbearable. In that

limited amount of time should the service

continue immediately with the Musaf, the

crescendo of the High Holy Day, or would it be

more important to deliver the sermon.

Maybe this was a sign from Above. The rabbi was

thinking about that sermon for some eleven

months. It was largely inspired by the troubling

Pew Study of the American Jewish Community

issued a year earlier. There were some bold

initiatives to propose in the sermon, a need to

develop a new Minhag America, a Judaism that

would speak to American Jews in the year 2015

and beyond. Some or much push back was

expected. Not everyone is ready to embrace

change. It was not without some real concern the

rabbi gave thought, wrote and prepared to deliver

this talk. And then the lights went out. Yes,

maybe this was a sign from Above.

This rabbi had been attracted to Orthodox

Judaism at one time. Ultimately, his own theology

parted company with Orthodoxy. Once a rabbi,

he was happy he was not serving an Orthodox

congregation. His voice is rather soft and is

dependent on an amplification system. There is

no amplification in the Orthodox system. The

rabbis and cantors have to be able to belt it out.

He is no belter. The cards were stacked against

the sermon.

So there were twelve hundred people sitting in

the dark. The rabbi was somewhat in the dark as

to what to do next. When feeling some tension

and knowing that others are feeling even more tense

around you, the rabbi found a good rule of thumb to

be to say something funny. It always seemed to

work under the Huppah when the bride and groom

appeared too nervous to make it through the

ceremony. So, he took a shot at it and people

laughed. Laughter is a stimulant to the next funny

line and so another shot at humor was taken and

even a couple more. According to the laws of

physics, laughter and tension can not inhabit the

same body at the same time. During that time, the

rabbi thought that if he had a chance of being heard,

he would have to move from the pulpit to the

middle of the room and let it rip.

He put his text on a makeshift podium and began.

Immediately, he realized that more than volume

would be involved to make this work. With his

back to more than a third of the congregation, he

would have to treat this more like theater (sermon)

in the round to leave no one out. At the same time,

there were people sitting within arms reach. In

spite of caring about each word, phrase and comma

in writing the text, the pages could now be no more

than a general guideline.

What happened was most surprising to the rabbi

himself. He saw that he could be heard by everyone

present except those dependent on the sound

system which transmitted to a special hearing

device for those with hearing problems. The need

for added energy to produce the volume

unexpectedly resulted in feeling more energized in

the whole delivery. The best energy in speaking to a

group is the energy that comes from the group

itself. That energy was there for sure.

At one point, about half way thorough the sermon

with some of the major points for this American

approach to Judaism still to come, the rabbi thought

to himself, I hope the electricity doesn’t come back

right now. He felt in a rhythm. He felt the energy

going and coming. He felt close to the people

physically and emotionally and wanted to keep it

going. With that thought, a few minutes later, the

electricity came back on and so the lights. Best of

all, the air conditioning kicked in and the rabbi

thought about returning to his regular lectern on

the Bimah. As quickly as the thought came, it was

dismissed. Just keep this going. Don’t stop what’s

happening. Don’t start delivering the text and most

of all, don’t lose the energy.

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Rabbi Eliott Perlstein

The Rabbi’s Study The Day The Lights Went Out in ...

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1. What does belonging to Ohev Shalom mean to you? Ohev Shalom is a sanctuary for me in many ways. I love attending High Holiday

services, as it is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with my family, unwind from the hectic life of dental school, and sing some of

my favorite prayers. It also means reuniting with old friends from Hebrew school who come home from out of town.

2. What is your most meaningful memory about Judaism or Ohev Shalom? My most meaningful memory was when Rabbi Perlstein

officiated my brother’s wedding last September. It meant so much to us to have the Rabbi there, as he has close ties to our family over

multiple generations. The Rabbi has been by our family’s side through many Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, losing loved ones, and celebrating new

additions to our family. Having the Rabbi there for such an important, happy milestone was incredibly special to my family and me.

3. What is one thing that people may not know about you? I am a huge Elvis Presley fan and take the opportunity to dress up like Elvis

at any chance I get. Besides Halloween, I have appeared as Elvis at Thanksgiving dinner and even at a Purim party! My patients at Temple

Dental School also have the choice of wearing a pair of Elvis aviator sunglasses during appointments, which they really enjoy!

4. What are your hobbies and interests? I began playing the flute in fourth grade, and I plan to start playing again frequently. I also enjoy

traveling, cooking, trying new foods, and spending time with family, friends and my dog Riley.

5. What is something on your “bucket” list? I lived with two roommates from India while I worked in London the year after graduation,

and I fell in love with Indian cuisine as a result of my roommates constantly cooking authentic Indian dishes. I hope to travel to India one day,

and even better, attend an Indian wedding there!

I grew up in Ivyland, PA and I am currently a junior dental student at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry (TUKSoD) and am

earning my Masters in Public Health (MPH) simultaneously with my dental degree through a dual DMD/MPH program. After graduating from

the University of Maryland, College Park in 2009 as an Environmental Science and Policy major, I worked at a global investment bank in

London, UK and a start-up environmental company in Trenton, NJ. While I found these different experiences valuable, I always kept a dental

career in mind. For that reason, I served as the Community Outreach Coordinator in the Department of Dental Public Health at Temple. I

quickly realized that the ability of dentists to directly improve the health, quality of life, and confidence of their patients is truly remarkable

and unparalleled to most professions.

Both of my parents, Dr. Sheryl Radin and Dr. Robert Levine, and my

brother, Dr. Ross Levine are all graduates from Temple Dental School;

the love of the dental profession truly runs in our blood! I am incredibly

lucky to have such a great support system and our tight-knit family has

only grown stronger since Ross and I have journeyed down the dental

path. Recently we have been focusing our efforts on providing dental

education and care to orphans at La Sagrada Familia orphanage in Peru.

Our family is in the beginning stages of setting up our own dental non-

profit organization, The Growing Smiles Foundation, and this July, my

brother will be joining the trip for the first time as one of our pediatric

dentists, meaning all four of us will be practicing dentistry together at

the orphanage.

In the summer of 2012, the semester before beginning dental school, I

had the unique opportunity to travel with Temple medical students and

a supervising physician to the medical and dental clinics at La Sagrada

Familia orphanage outside Lima, Peru – an orphanage that nearly 800

beautiful children call home. I brought enough toothbrushes and

toothpaste for all of the children and I also conducted oral health

education during my time there. I instantaneously fell in love with the

children at La Sagrada Familia and was determined to organize a return

trip to the orphanage the following year.

I spent several months developing an evidence-based, culturally sensitive

oral health intervention to implement at the orphanage through my dual

degree program. I also recruited a team of dental students, along with

my mother, a pediatric dentist in Yardley, PA. In August 2013, 140

children were screened and educated at the orphanage. I designed all

education materials specifically for the children within the orphanage.

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Member Focus Bari Levine

P A G E 3

This intervention served as an oral health needs assessment and determined that the oral health of the children was neglected. After one

week, we found significant changes in both oral health and knowledge among a subsample of the children, thus showing positive signals for

our brief intervention being effective! The next year, I vowed to provide oral health education in addition to much-needed dental services.

In June 2014, I organized a third annual trip to the orphanage, this time with more than 20 individuals: high school students, college students,

dental students and dentists. We became recognized as an official dental outreach program within TUKSoD through a legal agreement

between the orphanage and the dental school. With this legal agreement, in addition to providing education, TUKSoD dental students were

now able to provide a range of dental services for the children under the supervision of licensed dentists. As both of my parents are also

part-time faculty at TUKSoD, I recruited my mother for the second year in a row, in addition to my father, a periodontist in Northeast

Philadelphia.

That June our team set up a fully functioning dental clinic that provided a range of services, including digital x-rays, dental cleanings, sealants,

fillings, and extractions. In just 5.5 days, over $35,000 in dental services were provided to over 150 children and adults. Lastly, during this

trip, we were able to re-screen and treat over half of the children who were in our intervention the previous summer. We found that these

children experienced significantly less dental decay than children who were not in our intervention, which excitingly suggests that our

tailored education program may be efficacious long-term.

Our goal is to return to the orphanage annually until the orphanage is able provide quality dental services to the children on their own.

There is a dentist at the orphanage, but he is severely limited in the care he can provide due to the poor state of his clinic and lack of

supplies. That being said, fundraising is a crucial part of our success to help provide the dentist with the supplies he needs as well as fund the

supplies we bring with us each year. Our program has been successful because of private local donors, including extremely generous local

dentists, and Henry Schein, a provider of healthcare products that has kindly donated thousands of dollars worth of dental supplies through

its foundation. We are currently fundraising for multiple portable dental units and other dental supplies that we bring with us to the

orphanage to provide a full range of dental services. Eventually we hope to re-build the clinic at the orphanage into a state-of-the-art facility.

In the future I would also like to replicate our oral health program at an orphanage locally to give back to our community here in the

Philadelphia region.

In addition, we are now an official organization within Temple University called the Peru Dental Mission, and we are having our largest

fundraiser to-date, “A Gala for Smiles” at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, PA on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 at 6 PM. We will be having a four-

course meal, two stand-up comedians, a silent auction and a keynote speech given by the American Dental Association’s Humanitarian

Award Recipient, Dr. Frank Serio. I would like to extend the invitation to all Ohev Shalom members, in addition to anyone who

would like to support our cause, learn more about our program and have a fabulous evening out! We also have a website with more

information about our organization and a how to make a donation: www.growingsmilesfoundation.org.

I attribute the success of the Peru Dental Mission to the unwavering support from my family, friends and my boyfriend, Dr. Justin Herman. I

have contemplated changing my middle name to “Peru” considering how much I talk about the country – and I truly cannot thank my

support system enough. I also must thank my mentors, especially my parents, Dr. Freda Patterson and Dean Amid Ismail. Our program

would also not be possible without the dedicated group of dental students and dentists who donate so much of their time and efforts to

support this important mission.

For any questions or if you would like to make a donation,

please contact Bari Levine at [email protected] or 215-913-4428.

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P A G E 5

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When I first laid eyes on the beautiful children in their classrooms at the orphanage, I forgot that I had been up all night traveling. I couldn’t

wait to get off the bus and just hug them! As we scrambled with suitcases full of dental supplies around the corridors of the orphanage to

set up a makeshift dental clinic, I felt the anticipation building. Would I be able to communicate with them, would they listen to me, did I

know enough dentistry to be able to treat them were all thoughts running through my mind. A few hours later, over sixty recruited children

came rushing through the door to be seen, and I knew in my mind that it I was as prepared as I’d ever be. It was go time.

I never thought I could learn so much in five days. I never thought my life could change so much in such a short period of time. I learned so

much dentally, from cleanings to extractions, and I felt I really improved on the little bit of Spanish that I knew from working with the

children. What really stuck with me, however, was the gratitude, courage, and love that these children demonstrated each day. These

children understood that we were there to help them, and that some pain from a

scaling was a small price to pay to have someone there that cares. Some wouldn’t

leave us all day. Towards the end of the trip, I had Andrés stick by me all day

after I cleaned his teeth first thing in the morning. He assisted me, missed his

lunch, and the look of gratitude on his face when I shared my peanut butter

sandwich was perfect. It has left an imprint on my heart.

The fortitude these children exhibit while feeling vulnerable is most admirable.

For most of my life, I have been so blessed with loving parents, an education, and

more than just food and clothes on my back. I have dealt with my own hardships

and not only have I survived them, but they’ve made me a stronger, wiser person.

Furthermore, spending a week with these children has taught me that no matter

the struggles I may endure, exemplifying such resilience is the only way to

persevere. The time I’ve spent with these children has made and will continue to

make me the best dentist I can be. I can’t imagine not going back to Peru this

summer to continue working with them.

See online for a full version of the invitation:

giving.temple.edu/galaforsmiles

P A G E 6

Car Talk. Have you noticed it when picking up

from Hebrew School or when driving through the

parking lot at Hebrew School dismissal? What is

it, what is this car talk and why have it? Well, it’s

pretty simple. Car Talk is a conversation starter;

it’s a way for families and friends to facilitate

meaningful dialogue with our Hebrew School

students in the car on the ride home. One of two

questions most parents, grandparents or car pool

drivers ask the children, whether it’s after school,

after Hebrew School, or after a program or

special event is, “What did you do” or “how was

your day?” Most children, especially if they are

similar to my own, will either answer in one of

two ways. They might respond “nothing” or they

might tell you it was “boring.” With Car Talk, we

give our families a way to engage their students

through conversation.

Car Talk briefly highlights a topic that was covered

in class. It is an easel that is placed under the

school overhang. On the easel is a listing of all the

Hebrew School classes and next to the

corresponding class, a topic that was covered that

session. Families can take a look at their

children’s class/es and on the walk to the car on

the ride home say “tell me about Tu B’shevat” or

ask “what is the difference between a koof and

kaf?” Car Talk starts a dialogue when the

information is still fresh in our students’ minds.

Communication is essential when collaborating to

ensure our students receive a meaningful Jewish

education - especially with today’s high tech

information society. There are many different ways

our school communicates … the weekly Dove Bill

email, the printed monthly Ma Chadash newsletter,

and through teacher emails. We try to effectively

and successfully communicate by gearing our

communication towards everyone. One of the most

rewarding forms of communication however, is

through conversation. A simple dialogue between

two people or between a group of people. Car Talk

starts that conversation for you by giving you some

grade level insight into the learning opportunities

that take place during a Hebrew School session.

Teachers prepare lesson plans and activities to

reinforce what they are teaching.

There is so much wonderful activity that takes place

in our Hebrew School classrooms. The lessons are

interactive and the students are always encouraged

to participate. So “nothing” really is something and

“boring” is really fun.

Share some of your best conversations with me and

I’ll include them in future Dove Tale articles … can’t

wait to hear.

Barbara Glickman

Principal

Hebrew School Car Talk

The Hebrew school welcomed Mike Lenenthal of Israel

guide dog center for the blind in honor of Jewish

disabilities awareness month. The program included

Bracha from Israel and her guide dog Dinka.

P A G E 7

P A G E 8

Inclusive Thoughts

At our first Inclusion Service that was held on Friday evening, February 6th, in celebration of Jewish Disability Awareness Month, I had the

privilege of addressing the congregation which, as usual, was a cross section of our community … students from our religious school,

professional staff, members of the Board of Directors, members of Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and Hazak, and representatives of the

community. I’d like to share some of what I said that night here with you. “When you might one day be asked, why Ohev Shalom? Why do you

go to services on Friday nights? Why should I consider joining Ohev Shalom? You need only to reflect back on tonight. Tonight is what Ohev is all about

… a multi-generational, inclusive community coming together to celebrate, to learn, to reflect, and to share regardless of age, ability or background.”

That Friday night and the Sunday that followed, truly was a reflection of our amazing community at Ohev Shalom.

As February was Jewish Disability Awareness Month the Inclusion B’Kavod committee, with the sponsorship of our Sisterhood and Cantor

Paul Frimark, presented a weekend of events that enabled us as a community to be educated, enlightened, amazed, and mindful through

unique programs that were fit for any age and background. The Friday night service was filled with emotion and passion as two parents of

children who attend our Celebrations! at Ohev Shabbat monthly program shared their thoughts, their family’s joys and struggles, their

visions and hopes for their children. Three of our teen volunteers spoke of their experiences working and joining with, learning and laughing

with, the children, families, and adult volunteers at Celebrations! at Ohev. All three of our teen speakers, Danny Glickman, Haylie Laff, and

once again, Sarah Washerstein, are acknowledged and thanked as this month’s IBK Volunteer Focus of the Month.

The celebration continued on Sunday. While our Hebrew School students developed their own awareness through exceptional activities

and experiences that were developed and led by Barbara Glickman, Suzanne Gold and the teaching staff, we enjoyed an amazing Resource

Expo and breakfast and then were treated to a beautiful dialogue with local author Kristin Arniotis, joined by her remarkable son Billy and

her father, Ron Chakler, who spoke of their journey that led to the creation of her children’s book, I Have Autism and That’s Okay. The

conversation that took place within the warmth of our chapel that morning was nothing short of exceptional as audience members shared

their stories, and our guests responded to their questions and comments. What followed next was truly a magical experience as Sam

Sandler, “America’s Only Full-Time Deaf Illusionist,” and his daughter, Tessa who is also hearing impaired, presented not only an astounding

magic show but a phenomenal message of hope, inspiration and motivation as Sam taught our audience, filled once again with all ages and

abilities, the power of self-esteem.

As I mentioned that Friday evening, while February 6th and 8th were specifically dedicated to inclusion, every Friday night service, every

Shabbat morning, every class, every event, and every activity at Ohev Shalom incorporates and celebrates inclusion and the uniqueness of

each and every individual. That weekend, in addition to our congregants and community members who joined us, we also welcomed Elana

Rivel from Jewish Learning Venture, whose photographs of our morning will be featured in Jewish Learning Venture’s upcoming report in

which Ohev Shalom will be included in a feature as being at the forefront of inclusion in the Philadelphia area! We are extremely excited and

proud of this honor. Thank you to all of you, our community, who continue to allow our vision to expand and filter into all aspects of Ohev

Shalom so that one day, inclusion will not be something we need to plan and talk about, it just will be.

B’ Shalom, Lindsay Miller

Inclusion B’Kavod “When life hands you a struggle, you can either give up

or give it all you got.”

Sam Sandler, February 8, 2015

Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom

Attending a Passover Seder can be difficult to sit through for many children, but for children with learning challenges, it can be a greater

struggle. That’s why at Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom, our model Seder is multi-sensory. Using all our senses, the children will prepare

several symbolic foods for our model Seder. There will be chopping and mixing apples, cinnamon and grape juice for the charoset and

mixing the salt into the water for the greens. The children with their teen helpers will assemble personalized Seder Plates to be used at our

Seder table. At our model Seder, the room will be filled with magic and dancing locusts. Everyone will have the opportunity to make a

special Plague Puppet, which will be used during the Seder to act out Pharaoh’s ten plagues. The highlight of our model Seder will be

searching for the afikoman. Children and teens will receive a special surprise for finding the afikoman.

At each Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom, the families receive parent supplements featuring songs, prayers and social stories about the

Celebrations! theme. The Passover supplement will include The Four Questions, the order of the Seder and several Passovers songs,

complete with visuals … pictures to help encourage participation at their Seders.

The Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom program continues to accept new families and their children who have special needs, ages 4-18. This

joyous Shabbat and holiday themed program runs through May, one Saturday each month, from 10:30 AM -12:00 PM. Our next program

is April 18, 2015. Celebrations! at Ohev is open to members of Ohev Shalom and the entire Jewish community, free of charge.

For intake and information: [email protected] or call 215-399-7668

Suzanne Gold

Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.

P A G E 9

Honoring Jewish Disabilities Month

Our February 6th 2015 Inclusion Shabbat Panel Reflects on Ohev’s Inclusion B’Kavod and Celebrations at Ohev! Programming:

Danny Glickman - Celebrations at Ohev! Teen Volunteer

Shabbat Shalom, my name is Danny Glickman and I’m a 10th grader at Central Bucks High School West. Also, I am the treasurer of the

Confirmation Class here at Ohev Shalom. I’m very proud to say that this is my second year volunteering with Celebrations. This

experience has been extremely valuable. I’ve made a great friend in Ira and I hope our friendship will continue to grow. I’m also getting to

know all of the other kids who participate, making more friends in the process. Everyone involved in Celebrations mean a lot to me. They

are all very welcoming and embrace their volunteers. The main reason I chose to spend time with Celebrations is that I really want to make

everyone feel included and let them know that no matter what happens, every kid at Celebrations will always have a friend in me.

Haylie Laff – Celebrations at Ohev! Teen Volunteer

I am honored that I was able to volunteer with Celebrations from the first year and watch it grow. During Celebrations, smiles are

contagious throughout the room. To me, Celebrations is much more than just another volunteering opportunity, I see it as a way to

connect children with their religion through creative songs and art projects. I love the feeling of making someone’s day by doing something

as simple as having a catch, or playing a game with them, to something larger such as bringing them closer to the Jewish religion. It really is

the little things that make the greatest impact. Thank you!

Sarah Washerstein– Celebrations at Ohev! Teen Volunteer

Ohev Shalom has been a large part of my life for 17 years. Ohev has served as a second home for myself and many others. In recent years I

have seen our synagogue make numerous positive changes in becoming an inclusive community. One of the greatest additions to our

synagogue is the Celebrations program. Celebrations is unlike any other program I have ever been a part of. Once a month we come

together in this wonderful building to create a service and a program fit for everyone's abilities. Together we create an atmosphere that

everyone can enjoy regardless of our differences. I find myself in awe of the amazing kids that walk through our Celebrations door each

month. They make me laugh, smile, and remember just how important it is to be an advocate. These kids are some of the greatest people I

have ever met, they want the same things we do. To be included, to be welcomed, and I can proudly say we are making great strides in that

direction. If you are ever around on a Celebrations Saturday I encourage you to stop in and see the magic that is Celebrations. You might

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Support, Seek Out, and Recommend our Valued JDAM 2015 Resource Expo Participants!

*Bucks County Child Find: Child Find efforts for children birth to five years of age ensure that all children who are in need of early

intervention services are identified, screened, and when needed, evaluated. For children under the age of three, contact the Bucks County

Early Intervention Coordinator at 215-444-2828. For children ages three to five, contact the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Early

Childhood Services Program at 1-800-770-4822, extension 1716.

*Israeli Guide Dog Center for the Blind: “The mission of the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind is to improve the quality of life of

blind people by providing them with safe mobility, independence and self-confidence through the faithful assistance of guide dogs.”

215-343-9100 or [email protected].

*Miracle League of Northampton: “The Miracle League provides an environment for children and adults with mental and physical

handicaps, (ages five and up) the ability to enjoy “America’s Favorite Pastime.” All players are accompanied by a “Buddy” when at bat and in

the field to help the children play the game and also protect them from injury.” 484-386-6115 or www.miracleleaguenhpa.org for

information and registration.

* Autism Cares Foundation: “The Autism Cares Foundation differentiates itself from other organizations raising funds for autism as [our]

support revolves around improving the life experiences for children and young adults with autism today.” (215) 559-CARE or

www.autismcarefoundation.org.

*Philadelphia YACHAD: “Philadelphia Yachad is dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities of all ages,

ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life. Yachad members participate in social and recreational activities each month.

There are Yachad Chapters located throughout the United States, Canada and Israel. Yachad is part of the National Jewish Council for

Disabilities. To this end, our short-term efforts center on providing various activities where children and young adults with autism can

participate.” [email protected].

Inclusion B’Kavod

A sincere thank you goes out to the Monte Carlo Sponsors Brett and Nikki Rieber and their company, Blind Builders. They were inadvertently

omitted from our thank you to our sponsors column in February’s Dove Tale. Their support for this event and for Ohev Shalom is greatly

appreciated. A huge thank you as well to Linda Barankin whose name was also inadvertently omitted in the list of our wonderful volunteers.

Linda cannot be thanked enough for her endless support, advice, and assistance. Linda is truly one of Ohev Shalom’s greatest assets!

The Monte Carlo Night Committee

Thank you to the Gimel Class and teacher Annie Bloom

On Sunday February 8th, in recognition of Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day at Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, the Gimel (5th grade)

classes toured the synagogue to critically analyze the facility and determine if it is disability aware. The students were excited to have this

opportunity and were engaged from the beginning of the process. After breaking into small groups, we walked through the school and

synagogue buildings as though we had a disability. The students quickly pointed out some positive, disability friendly features including low

light switches, low fire alarms for wheelchair access, a big bathroom stall for the handicapped, a large coat room to fit a wheelchair, low

hangers in the coat room to hang coats, some low pictures, railings in the stairwell and a ramp. Some students were happy to see markings

on stairs, a bar for people to hold onto in the coatroom and brail writing on the signs designating specific areas.

The students quickly noticed some negative aspects that make the buildings inaccessible to people with disabilities. They were surprised at

how heavy the doors are and the space to fit through so narrow. They were quick to say that the curb outside was a tripping hazard. Also

included in their analysis was too high hand sanitizers, sinks/towels/soap, water fountain, and trash can. They pointed out that there are no

handles on the outside of the bathroom stall doors, the tables are too low to fit wheelchairs under, steps are not wide enough, and there is

no real designated handicapped space inside the Sanctuary. The tallit rack, soda machine money insert, bookshelves, Torah in the Aron

HaKodesh and the podiums in the Sanctuary are all too high. Lastly, the buzzer just to be let into the building is too high. Some other

things that the students noticed include no lights along the ramp, no sign for the elevator and baskets left throughout the hallway the exit

signs are not visible.

Our Gimel students gained valuable insight from this activity and have a better understanding of the challenges people with disabilities face

when wanting to be included in the Jewish community.

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Jewish Disability Awareness Day 2015 at Ohev Shalom!

Photos Courtesy of Joanne Adar

Haylie Laff and Aiden Rabbi and Rachel

Bayla and Sam

Lila and Lindsay

We are here to cater Shabbat Kiddush luncheons for your simchas

- everything but not limited to Auf Ruf's, special birthday and

anniversary luncheons, and baby namings.

Luncheons are served in our beautiful Social Hall.

We are currently booking parties through June 2015.

To see a Bubby Gourmet menu, pricing and other particulars,

please go to our website at

http://www.ohev.org/bubby-gourmet-ohev-shalom/.

Please contact our Committee Chairperson

Linda Barankin at 215-450-2405

or

our Head Chef Jerry Kaplan at 215-698-9244

to answer any questions as well as to reserve your 2014/2015 date.

Your simcha will help raise funds for our Ohev Shalom community,

as all profits are going to our Ohev Shalom General Fund.

Bubby Gourmet

Kol HaKavod to our January Torah/Haftarah readers

Marv Feld, Soni Feld, Arlene Frimark, Cantor Frimark,

Mitch Gerson, Gail Goldstein, Roberta Gordon, Jerry Gottesman,

Bernie Grossman, Phyllis Halpern, Alan Katz, Sheldon Katz,

Eric Kleiman, Barry Klein, Liz Nover, Mel Scharf, Eileen Schein,

Emma Sirken, Fran Silverman, Iris Spector, Al Torjman,

Warren Verbit, and Idelle S. Wood

We always have opportunities for readers. Want to learn?

Please contact Idelle S. Wood at [email protected].

Kol HaKavod to our January Minyan leaders

Cantor Frimark, Jerry Gomberg, Saul Jacobs, Jahn Nolan, Jeff Pevar,

Mimi Pollack, and Rabbi Perlstein.

We are looking for more people to join our Minyan Leaders Club.

Please contact Idelle S. Wood at [email protected].

Good and Welfare

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Upcoming Events! Please join Ohev USY at these upcoming events:

February 27-28 Sleepover at the Gaber’s house

(Rabbi Gaber is hosting USY at his home for Shabbat)

March 7 Mystery Bus Ride (Followed by a Sleepover)

March 28 Comedy Sports

(we will be going to an age-appropriate comedy club)

Ben Rothstein

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MARCH 2015 Sunday March 1st 10th of Adar 8:45 am Minyan 9:00 - 11:15 am Adult Education - Judaism Between the Sheets (p.27) Monday March 2nd 11th of Adar Tuesday March 3rd 12th of Adar 12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 7 pm Minyan 7 pm Adult Confirmation Class Wednesday March 4th 13th of Adar Erev Purim Shelach Manot Pick-up Early Learning Center - Purim shows / program 6:30 pm Purim Service - Hebrew school students participate - No afternoon classes 7 pm Minyan Thursday March 5th 14th of Adar Purim Shelach Manot Pick-up 7 am Minyan with Megillah Reading 1 pm Sisterhood Canasta Friday March 6th 15th of Adar Shushan Purim Shelach Manot Pick-up 5:40 pm Candle Lighting 6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7 pm Share a Shabbat Saturday March 7th 16th of Adar 9:30 am Services - Stoltz Bar Mitzvah 6:49 pm Havdalah Sunday March 8th 17th of Adar Daylight Savings Begins Shelach Manot Pick-up 8:30 am Yom Hashoah Candle Project 8:45 am Minyan 10:30 - 1 pm Purim Carnival (p.7) - All ages, open to the community 11:00 am Celebrations! - Sensory-friendly Purim Carnival Monday March 9th 18th of Adar Tuesday March 10th 19th of Adar 12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 7 pm Minyan 7 pm Adult Confirmation Class Wednesday March 11th 20th of Adar 4:30 pm Hebrew School 5:45 Confirmation Class 7 pm Gratz Hebrew High 7 pm Minyan 7:15 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

Thursday March 12th 21st of Adar Early Learning Center Closed - Teacher in-service 7 am Minyan 1 pm Sisterhood Canasta 7:15 pm Cooking Class Friday March 13th 22nd of Adar 6:47 pm Candle Lighting 6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat - Men’s Club Shabbat Saturday March 14th 23rd of Adar 9:30 am Services 7:56 pm Havdalah 9 pm 4th Annual Comedy Night (p.15) Sunday March 15th 24th of Adar 8:45 Minyan Monday March 16th 25th of Adar 7 pm SWEET art in the Pod Tuesday March 17th 26th of Adar 12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 7 pm Minyan Wednesday March 18th 27th of Adar 10 am - 12 pm Early Learning Center - Open House 4:15 pm Kosher Cooking 4:30 pm Hebrew School 5 pm Cook for a Friend 5:45 pm Confirmation Class 7 pm Gratz Hebrew High 7 pm Minyan 7 pm Board of Directors Meeting Thursday March 19th 28th of Adar 7 am Minyan 1 pm Sisterhood Canasta 7:15 pm Men’s Club Torah on Tap Friday March 20th 29th of Adar 6:54 pm Candle Lighting 6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat - Daffodil Days Shabbat Saturday March 21st 1st of Nisan Rosh Hodesh Nisan 9:30 am Services - Snyder Bat Mitzvah 10:30 am Celebrations! 8:03 pm Havdalah Sunday March 22nd 2nd of Nisan Confirmation NYC Class Trip Hei Class trip to Holocaust Museum 8:30 am Men’s Club Breakfast 8:45 am Minyan 9 am Gimmel and Hei Workshop 1 pm Hazak Event (p.24)

Monday March 23rd 3rd of Nisan ELC Book Fair - Monday through Friday Tuesday March 24th 4th of Nisan 12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 6 pm Pajama Party at the Book Fair 7 pm Minyan 7 pm Adult Confirmation Wednesday March 25th 5th of Nisan 4:30 pm Hebrew School 5:45 Confirmation Class 7 pm Gratz Hebrew High 7 pm Minyan Thursday March 26th 6th of Nisan 7 am Minyan 1 pm Sisterhood Canasta Friday March 27th 7th of Nisan 7:02 pm Candle Lighting 6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat - Mishpacha Shabbat Saturday March 28th 8th of Nisan 9:30 am Services - Stein Bar Mitzvah 4:45 pm Goldberg B’nai Mitzvah 8:11 pm Havdalah Sunday March 29th 9th of Nisan Passover Wine Pick-up 8:45 am Minyan 9 am Hebrew School Model Seder Monday March 30th 10th of Nisan Tuesday March 31st 11th of Nisan 12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg 7 pm Minyan

Share a Shabbat There is no right or wrong way to “do”

Shabbat - whether serving pizza poolside

or chicken at the dining room table. We

are looking for hosts to invite those in

their immediate circle and those they

might not know as well - make new

connections to the synagogue community

this year.

We provide the

blessings in

English, Hebrew

and

transliteration.

For information

or if you would like to host a Shabbat in

your home please contact Rachel Betesh at

[email protected].

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Morgan Snyder Saturday, March 21st Hi! My name is Morgan Snyder and I’m going to become a Bat Mitzvah on March 21st, 2015. I’m finishing seventh grade at Holland Middle

School and Hei Class at Ohev Shalom.

In my spare time, I love to play sports, play with Rocky and Bullwynkle, my Siamese cats, and I love to play the drums. The sports I enjoy

playing are softball and soccer and I play on teams with CRUSA for soccer and Northampton for softball. But my real love is playing the

drums. Now that I am in middle school, I am in the band - we even played at one of the Council Rock South high school football games

with the marching band. I am also part of the Jazz band at Holland Middle School, and will be performing in many venues this spring.

During the summer, I attend Breezy Point Day Camp, and this year I’ll be a CIT. There are too many activities that I enjoy there to list

them all, but the ones I enjoy the most are volleyball, swimming and archery. For the past three years or so, I have been on the traveling

archery and volleyball teams and we have won many competitions and medals.

Both of my parents are involved in medicine, so for my Bat Mitzvah project I’ve been interacting and helping with the newborn babies. I

have visited the NICU at Abington Hospital with my mom who is a nurse there (where the babies are small and very sick). I observed,

listened and read to the babies who my mom takes care of. I got involved with the really small patients and watched them grow over time,

but my goal was to make every patient smile after I was

with them. I have learned that these little babies need so

much care and attention, because they cannot do anything

for themselves, and it made me feel better that I was able

to help in a small way.

In the future, I would like to continue my Jewish

education, play my drums and continue to do well in

school. Hopefully, as I get older I will figure out what I

want to do with my life and will always continue

drumming.

I would like to thank Rabbi Perlstein and Cantor Frimark

who have helped me prepare for this upcoming amazing

day in my life. I would also like to thank my mom, dad,

and brother Austin, who have supported me through this.

I am excited to have my Bar Mitzvah and look forward to

celebrating it with my family and friends.

Shane Stoltz Saturday, March 7th Hi! My name is Shane Stoltz and I’m excited to become a Bar Mitzvah on March 7, 2015! My

Torah portion that day is Ki Tissa.

I’m in seventh grade at Richboro Middle School. I’m also a Boy Scout in Troop 147 with the

rank of second-class. In Cub Scouts, I earned the Aleph Emblem which is an award for Jewish

scouts. In my spare time, I enjoy participating in theatre, and have been in several shows as

part of the Ohev Shalom Players and at my school. I also have played the piano for about six

years and intend to continue with it.

For my Bar Mitzvah project, I performed a series of five piano concerts at retirement homes in

the area. It was great bringing joy to people by doing something that I love to do!

I’d like to thank my tutor, Marcia Weber, for helping me with my prayers, Torah and Haftorah

portions. I’d also like to thank my Hebrew school teachers, Rabbi Perlstein, and Cantor

Frimark for the years of Jewish education that have prepared me for my Bar Mitzvah. Most

importantly, I want to thank my mom and dad, and my brother, Reed, for motivating and

supporting me so that I could do everything that I wanted and needed to do for my Bar

Mitzvah. I couldn’t have done it without them.

B’nai Mitzvah

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Chad Stein Saturday, March 28th Hi! My name is Chad Stein. My Bar Mitzvah will be on March 28, 2015. I am in 7th grade at

Holland Middle School.

The sports I currently play are soccer and basketball. In my spare time I like to hang out with

my friends and I like to play FIFA on my Xbox. In the summer I go to camp and I can’t wait to

see my friends and make new ones.

For my Bar Mitzvah project, I volunteer for Cook for a Friend. At Cook for a Friend, you

prepare food for people who cannot buy it at the market. The best part is I am working with

my friends and everyone works together. I like to help others and that is why I volunteered for

Cook for a Friend for my Bar Mitzvah project.

I would like to thank Cantor Frimark, Rabbi Perlstein, my mom, dad, sister and all the Hebrew

school teachers that helped me prepare for my Bar Mitzvah.

Paige Goldberg Saturday, March 28th Hello, I am Paige Goldberg. I am currently a seventh grader at

Holland Middle School. I play many sports including basketball,

softball, field hockey, and I am a competitive dancer. I play

basketball for my school team and Council Rock. I competitively

dance for Elite Dance Academy and this is my sixth year on the

competition team. Over the summer, I go to Briarwood Day

Camp and International Sports Camp.

I would like to thank Cantor Paul and Rabbi Perlstein for helping

me prepare for my Bat Mitzvah. I would also like to thank my

parents and my oldest sister, Alex. Brooke, too, has been a great

help through my Bat Mitzvah experience.

Brooke Goldberg Saturday, March 28th Hi, I am Brooke Goldberg, and I am a seventh grader at Holland

Middle School. I am on three basketball teams and also play

soccer and volleyball. I am in Student Council at school and help

prepare the school events and work with the office staff. When I

have free time, I like to go on walks with my friends and spend

time at the beach. I also like to watch movies, workout and go on

trips with my family.

I would like to thank the Rabbi and Cantor Paul for helping me

prepare for my Bat Mitzvah; they have helped me every step of the

way. I would also like to thank my mom, dad, and my sister, Alex,

for being there for me whenever I needed help. Lastly, I would

like to thank my sister, Paige, for all the encouragement and

keeping me on the ball.

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catch us singing and waving scarfs in the air during our service, or making edible Torahs but there truly is something for

everyone. I will leave you with this quote: "One of the greatest things any community can do is not teach tolerance, but

live tolerance, not talk respect, but live inclusivity." Shabbat Shalom

Debbie Levin– IBK Volunteer and Celebrations at Ohev! family

My family has had the pleasure of being a part of the inclusion efforts at Ohev. My son Aiden is 8 years old and presents

with some developmental disabilities. When we became members, it was very important to us that Aiden would be part of the community here

and that he would have access to activities and a sense of Jewish culture. In the past, children with disabilities may not have had much access to

Jewish education. We wanted Aiden to be immersed in the same religious/social experiences that our other children are being offered. He has

participated in the Celebrations! program and he is now enrolled in the religious school as well. This means so much to our family.

Aiden often says, “I love synagogue.” and whenever we pass the synagogue, he enthusiastically says, “there’s a synagogue!” with a big smile on his

face. It is wonderful to witness him running down the hallway to greet the volunteers and friends from the Celebrations! program. He feels at

home in the synagogue as a result of the warmth and commitment of everyone involved.

Aiden has formed strong relationships with the teen volunteers and seeks them out during other services and events our family participates in.

Celebrations! is typically a family event for us and it has provided our children with an interactive activity that they enjoy doing on a monthly basis

with each other and with the other children that participate. Aiden is engaged in every aspect of the program. It is his time to shine, which can

be difficult for him in other settings. Activities are presented through movement and music. Music and singing are strengths for him.

Participation in religious school has further cultivated his Jewish identity and his love for Jewish culture/ music. He is learning about Jewish

holidays and customs. At home Aiden is frequently singing the familiar songs and prayers he has learned at synagogue and Religious School. As

parents we have enjoyed the relationships that we have formed with the other families and the volunteers. It makes us hopeful that Aiden, as

well as other children and families with special needs, will continue to have access to, and participation within, the Jewish community.

Thank you for the commitment of our congregants.

Andrea Kimelheim – IBK Volunteer and Celebrations at Ohev! family

I am glad to have been given the opportunity to speak this evening about the Celebrations program. My 20 year old son Ira and I have

participated in the program from the beginning, and we look forward to attending each month.

Having a child with special needs can be an isolating experience. When Ira was younger, his sensory, educational, and communication needs, as

well as behavioral challenges made it difficult if not sometimes impossible to engage in typical family activities. Sometimes it was just easier to stay

home. While we have been members of Ohev Shalom for almost 15 years, we were never able to attend services as a family. Ira's older sister

Jordyn was dropped off for Hebrew school, while Ira waited in the carpool line. There was nothing here for him and we accepted that reality.

We honestly didn't have the energy to challenge the status quo. When we received the inclusion survey a few years back, we were glad to have

the opportunity to express our opinions and explain Ira's challenges. I admit that I was somewhat skeptical that anything would or could change.

When we were invited to participate in the Celebrations Shabbat program, I figured that we had nothing to lose. I didn't realize how much we

had to gain.

Through Celebrations, Ira has had the opportunity to participate in a modified Shabbat service, learn about Jewish holidays, get up close and

personal with a Torah scroll, try on the Cantor's robe, and wear a tallit for the first time. Music, puppets, stories, food, arts and crafts are also

used to provide a multi-sensory experience. Ira loves every minute of it! The parents also have a chance to separate from the kids for a short

time to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat. There is a definite feeling of camaraderie and community as we share experiences, suggestions and

resources.

The Inclusion B’Kavod committee has developed a program that truly meets Ira's needs. He can be a full participant who is included and

appreciated and where his personality and enthusiasm can shine through. Ira is not left out any longer. Together the adult and teen volunteers,

clergy and the participating families have created a special space within the walls of Ohev Shalom and that means so much to our family. We look

forward to continuing to participate in Celebrations and the Ohev Shalom community. Shabbat Shalom!

(Continued from page 9)

Inclusion B’Kavod Committee is Proud to Share a New and Novel Initiative

Developed by our Very Own Teen Volunteer, Josh Fields!

Support inclusion by supporting a new nonprofit!

The Next Steps Programs strives to be a non-profit organization created to help provide various transitional services for young adults with

disabilities. Our goal is to educate the world about the transitional process from high school into the real world, or post-secondary education,

for persons with disabilities. We plan to create scholarship opportunities to financially support the transitional services of individuals with

disabilities.

We are looking for donations and support throughout the community to be able to start making inclusion a reality in ALL communities!

Visit http://www.gofundme.com/tnsprograms to make a direct donation, thanks!

For more information, or inquiries on how to donate email Josh Fields at [email protected]. We thank you for supporting not only

inclusion, but also your community!

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Jewish Disability Awareness Day 2015 at Ohev Shalom!

Photos Courtesy of Joanne Adar

Arlene Roman, Lindsay Miller, Linda Barankin,

Barbara Glickman, Shelley Rubin Elisa and Brianna Beckman

Kristin and Billy Arniotis Zachary and Sam Sandler Eli Shapiro and Sam Sandler

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Happy Purim to all. Have you made your Hamantash yet? Here is a

delicious, easy recipe:

Ingredients: Recipe makes 24 cookies

3 eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup orange juice

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup fruit preserves,

Apricot, cherry, plum

Shalom,

Hedy & Linda

PREP 15 mins COOK 12 mins READY in 27 mins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie

sheets.

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lightly and fluffy.

Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice. Combine the flour and

baking powder; stir into the batter to form a stiff dough. If

dough is not stiff enough to roll out, stir in more flour. On a

lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness.

Cut into circles using a cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches

apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Spoon about 2

teaspoons of preserves into the center of each one. Pinch the

edges to form three corners.

3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly

browned. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie

sheet before removing to wire rake.

4. Enjoy with family and friends!

Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom

Coming up

Monday March 4th - Shalach Manot basket delivery

Monday March 16th - SWEET #3 - Art in the Pod in

Churchville.

Sunday March 29th - Passover wine pick-up

Sunday April 12th - Denise’s Book Review

Thursday April 30th - BINGO

Sunday May 3rd - Women’s League conference at Ohev

Friday May 8th - Sisterhood Shabbat and dinner

Torah Fund

The Mishpachah theme this year encourages us, Conservative Jews,

to recognize the diverse character of families. It also encourages

our communities to be pluralistic, welcoming and open hearted.

Join us once again in supporting the Jewish Theological Seminary by

purchasing a Mishpachah pin representing the Family and the Tree

of Life. Contact Michele Bernstein at 215-741-9937 or

[email protected]

Simcha Boutique

Remember to shop Simcha Boutique for bridal showers, engagement

gifts, new baby gifts, hostess gifts, new house warming gifts, Judaica, or

just about any gift you will need.

Hours: Sunday 9-1 pm; Monday closed; Tuesday 11-3 pm;

Wednesday during Hebrew School; Thursday 11-3 pm; and

Fridays by appointment only

Should you need us when our doors are closed please call …

Gail Wiener - 215-293-0506 or Email us at [email protected]

Passover Wine Sale

We're looking for someone to receive checks and track orders for

the upcoming Passover wine sale. Excel skills a plus; but if you

would rather keep track on paper - no problem.

Please email Denise Kolber ([email protected]).

Birthday Greetings

Say 'Happy Birthday' in such a sweet way !!)

Our Birthday Greetings Program is just .75 cents per greeting or

$118.00 for the entire Sisterhood membership. Your name will be

included on the beautiful Birthday card which we send. IT'S AN

EASY, FUN AND THOUGHTFUL WAY TO WISH YOUR

FRIENDS A SPECIAL DAY!!

To participate contact

Susan Berk

[email protected] or

215-956-0432.

Mah Jongg

Every Tuesday at Noon. 18 week sessions for a donation of $54.00

Bring your Mah Jongg card & set … $$$ Prizes

Any questions call or email [email protected] / 215-322-1166

Canasta

Canasta Open Play for $2.00 each Thursday from 1 to 3 PM in the

Ohev Shalom Social Hall.

Lessons also offered for $5.00/ lesson or $18.00/4.

Any questions or to request lessons please email Marsha Freedman

[email protected] / 215-968-6755

Do you shop at SHOP RITE in Warminster?

GREAT! Please write Ohev Shalom Sisterhood on your receipt &

drop into the donation box in the Shop Rite. They will donate a

percentage to our Sisterhood. Thanks to Shop Rite in Warminster!

Honor & Memory Cards

Such a wonderful way to support our Sisterhood. With a donation

of $5.00 (or more) cards can be mailed for you or you can

purchase them in advance.

Call or email Joanne Babbitt at 215-968-0107 - [email protected]

Sisterhood can be reached 24/6

by email at [email protected]

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RICHBORO

Shop n Bag Murray Battleman, Owner

and member of Ohev Shalom

A full service Supermarket giving great value to our community

1025 N. Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954, (215) 355-5300

Join the Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism on our

TORAH FUND BUS TRIP to JTS

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Tour the Jewish Theological Seminary

Visit the Rare Books Room

Enjoy a Kosher Lunch and Hear a Presentation

by Students from the Davidson School

More Details Coming Soon (Including Other Experiences, Cost, and Departure Times and Locations)

To be included on our growing list of attendees, contact Rochelle Hirt, Torah Fund Vice President, [email protected]

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[email protected]

On Superbowl Sunday the Men's Club sponsored the World Wide Wrap. More than 50 men, women and students celebrated with the

wrapping of Tefillin and davening in the sanctuary. Both the Cantor and Rabbi spoke about the mitzvahs of laying Tefillin in the morning and

highlighted the generational bond of "The Ties that Bind." Kudos especially to Ron Wolf and the other Men's Club members who helped

students from the Daled and Hei Class wrapping their Tefillin. And special thanks to Alan Shandler who organized a clothing drive and

delivered the clothes to Suits for Success in Newark, NJ. This organization gathers and distributes interview clothing to low-income men

seeking to enter the work force.

Coming up in March is our Purim breakfast where we will be assembling the Yom Hashoah Yellow Candles for distribution as well as

assisting the Hebrew School with their Purim Carnival. We need all the help we can get, so please turn out for these events. And on

March 14th we will lead the prayers for our Men's Club Shabbat Service. If you have not contacted Mike Zimet for a part in the service,

this would be an excellent time to do so – or just come out and become part of our Men's Club Chorale, leading the final prayers as a

group.

And please, join us for Torah on Tap, the third Thursday of the month as the Rabbi leads us on a lively discussion of the week's parsha over

a beer, soft drink and snacks.

Mark Podob

Men’s Club

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A D A T H T I K V AH - M O N T E F I O R E

C H A P E L F U N D In Honor of

Engagement of Harris Heller and Jaime Perlstein, by Phyllis and Samuel Bellman

Engagement of Brian Susten and Jillian Geuerer, by Phyllis and Samuel Bellman

Engagement of Drew Jacobs and Stephanie Gardner, by Phyllis and Samuel Bellman

In Memory of Harvey Block, by Phyllis and Samuel Bellman

Bertram Levy by Phyllis and Samuel Bellman

B E N N E T Z I O N F E L D

M E M O RI A L L I B RA R Y

In Honor of Soni and Marvin Feld, by Aliza and David Rothenberg

Marvin Feld’s 62nd anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Bernice and Ira Berkowitz

Marvin Feld’s birthday, by Ilene and Mark Pachman Marvin Feld’s Haftorah reading on the special anniversary of his Bar

Mitzvah, by Helene Peyton

In Memory of Bennett Feld, by

Don and Sally Messinger Judy and David Friedman

Ilene and Mark Pachman

C A N T O R F RI M A R K ’ S

D I S C R E T I O N A R Y F U N D

In Honor of Support during David’s recent injury, by David and Helene Zeitzer

C O O K F O R A F R I E N D

In Honor of

Jerry Kaplan’s Man of the Year Award, by Denise and Mark Kolber Engagement of Justin Block and Lindsey Lerner, by

Alan and Francine Block Birth of Aedan Hall, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bressler, by

Anita and Fred Dorfman Donation, by Weis Grocery Store

Rabbi Perlstein’s kind words and the 10th anniversary of Eric’s Bar Mitzvah, by Ellen and Dave Cohen

Jerry Gottesman’s Bar Mitzvah, by Elisa and Sam Spiewak

Cheryl and Barry Zebrick Speedy recover to Gail Wiener, by

Rose and Saul LaKier Eileen and Jahn Nolan

In Memory of

Zelda Gottesman, by Jerry Gottesman Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by Fran and Roy Silverman

Beloved husband, Leonard L. Brooks, by Gloria Brooks Beloved mother, Gloria Brooks, by Gloria Brooks

E A R L Y L E AR N I N G C E N T E R F U N D

In Memory of

Fannie Gottesman, by Jerry Gottesman Zelda Gottesman, by Jerry Gottesman

Buff Buffington, by Andrea and Ted Rothman

I N C L U S I O N B ’ K A V O D

In Honor of 50th Anniversary of David Zeitzer’s Bar Mitzvah, by

David and Helene Zeitzer Sue Beth Liss, by Sheldon and Lynn Liss

In Memory of

Gilbert Gottesman, by Jerry Gottesman Zelda Gottesman, by Jerry Gottesman

Harry Borden, brother of Loretta Kozak, by Keith and Vivi Sadel

J E R U S A L E M F U N D

In Memory of Bar Mitzvah anniversary of Jerry Gottesman, by

Leah and Jerry Gomberg Speedy recovery of Nadine Myerson, by

Leah and Jerry Gomberg

K E S H E R C AM PA I G N In Memory of Manny Fisher, by Florrie Fisher

O H E V S H A L O M G E N ER A L F U N D

In Memory of

Miriam Wexler, mother of Michael Wexler, by Hal and Terri Barrow

Gloria Kaiser, mother of Barbara Kaplan, by Hal and Terri Barrow

Henry Geller, by Hal and Terri Barrow Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by

Carol and Martin Roberts Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by

Arlene and Paul Frimark

O H E V S H A L O M

H AZ A K F U N D

In Memory of

Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Jerry Gottesman

O H E V S H A L O M

M I T Z V AH F U N D

In Memory of

Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Eileen Nolan

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In Honor of Engagement of Justin Block and Lindsey Lerner, by

Alan and Francine Block Birth of great-grandson, Brooks Matthew Cohen, by Loretta Kozak

Support during David Zeitzer’s surgery and rehabilitation, by David and Helene Zeitzer

Saul and Rose LaKier 61st Anniversary, by David Paris and Family Complete and speedy recovery to Jerry Kaplan, by Mildred Kline Birthday of grandchildren Maytal and Dalia, by Jeff Camson

Marriage of Jordana and Gena, by Janet and Dan Blyweiss Marriage of Samara and Jordan, by Janet and Dan Blyweiss

Complete and speedy recovery for Jerry Kaplan, by Rose and Saul LaKier

Speedy recovery to Gail Silverberg, by Rose and Saul Lakier

In Memory of Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by

Arnold and Marilyn Goldman Beth Roberts and Rob Papa

Sam Gans, by Marsha and Warren Verbit Jordan Albuck, by Shari Williams

Sarah Friedman, by Judy and David Friedman Rabbi Perlstein’s support and thoughtfulness at the passing of Elaine

Aronsohn, mother of Estelle Rabinowitz, by Estelle and Michael Rabinowitz

S I S T E R H O O D

K E S H E R C AM PA I G N F U N D In Honor of Jerry Kaplan’s speedy recovery, by Nina and Michael Surden

Birth of Bernice Saft’s new great-grandson, by Nina and Michael Surden

Complete and speedy recovery of Gail Wiener, by Eileen and Jahn Nolan

In Memory of

Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Nina and Michael Surden

S I S T E R H O O D

In Honor of Jerry Kaplan’s speedy recovery, by

Nina & Michael Surden Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal

Fran & Roy Silverman Birth of Bernice Saft’s great-granddaughter, by Nina & Michael Surden

Jerry Gottesman’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah, by Paula Spigler and Ana Andrusier David Zeitzer’s speedy recovery, by Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal

90th Birthday of Claire Schafus, by Adrianne & Alan Cohen Nadine Myerson’s speedy recovery, by

Linda Barankin and Stephen Springer Gail Silverberg’s speedy recovery, by

Linda Barankin and Stephen Springer

In Memory of Rose Cohen, mother of Helene Malenbaum, by Sisterhood &

Linda Barankin Iris & Mort Segal

Roberta & Greg Gordon Denise Kolber

Nina & Michael Surden Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal

Fran & Roy Silverman Jordan Albuck, father of Craig Albuck, by Sisterhood &

Linda Barankin Manny Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by Sandy & Bruce Blumenthal

Harry Borden, brother of Loretta Kozak, by Sisterhood

Y A H R T Z E I T F U N D

In Memory of Mother, Inge Nolan, on her 4th yahrzeit, by Jahn Nolan

Hyman Cohen, father of Leonard W. Cohen, by his son Alan Pastor, by Evelyn Pastor

Clara Glantz, by Marsha and Harvey Goldberg Dorothy and Jack Nerenberg, by Lawrence and Rhona Nagelberg

David L. Ross, by Bobbi and Mel Scharf Bella Verbit, by Trudi Verbit

Morton Verbit, by Trudi Verbit Martin Wagner and Shirley Wagner, by Sheryl Tobias

Howard T. Lipkin, by Eileen Nolan

When it was all over and for the next week or so, compliments were more than usual and push back was negligible.

How can you criticize a guy who really had to work on an empty stomach?

Of course, there is much to take from this whole experience. At the core, change is seldom inspired by a satisfaction

with the status quo. It is when a challenge presents itself, when a problem arises, a hurdle appears before us, we have

to try to do something new, something different, something unanticipated. Some of those most successful in life will

tell you not to see a challenge as a problem. See it as an opportunity.

I know that you will say nothing like this could really happen especially without a storm in the area that day. Maybe

not and just chalk it up to a preposterous Purim parody on Yom Kippur. A fanciful story with a lesson to learn.

Maybe, but I tell you I was there. It happened. It was the day the lights went out in … Ohev Shalom!

Happy Purim,

Rabbi

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