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Shabbat Morning Service 10 AM

Tot Purim 6:45 PM

Parashat TetzavehExodus 27:20-30:10

Purim Service & Megillah Rading 10 AM

Erev Shabbat Service with Shir ShalomChoir 8 PM

Primary Age Shabbat 9 AM

Shabbat Morning Family Service 10 AM

Torah Study 11 AM

Parashat Ki TissaExodus 30:11-34:35

Erev Shabbat Service 8 pM

Shabbat Morning Worship & Study 10 AM

Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvahof Ethan Ebinger 10 AM

Parashat Vayakhel/ PekudeExodus 35:1-40:38

Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:15 PM

Erev Shabbat Service 8 PM

Shabbat Morning Worship & Study 10 AM

Shabbat Morning Service: B’not Mitzvah of Greer Cohen andRebecca German 10 AM

Parashat VayikraLeviticus 1:1-5:26

Early Erev Shabbat Service 6:15 PM

Shabbat Morning Worship & Study 10 AM

Shabbat Morning Service: Bar Mitzvahof Alex Matteson 10 AM

Parashat TzavLeviticus 6:1-8:36

March 2007 Adar – Nissan 5767Volume LXXXII Issue 6

www.templeshalom.net

Saturday, March 3Tot Purim at 6:45 PM

(immediately before “The Party”)

Come in costume for songs and spirit,food and fun, a parade of heroes meant

for the little ones of our community

Sunday, March 4Purim Service and

Megillah Reading, 10 AMa “simpler” and more

straightforward celebrationthan in our recent past, but with

fun and character,costumes and groggers,singing and spirit for all

in the midst of a Sunday morning.

Temple ShalomPurim Carnival

11 AMLed by the members of our Tenth

Grade/Confirmation Class,and open to all,

this year in one singleraucous and fun-filled

session.

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Upcoming Events & Items of Interest

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Iremember the first time I saw the movie Casablanca. I must havebeen in my late teens. I watched this old movie on TV, and I toldmy parents... that I thought it was trite.

They nearly fell off their seats laughing. And then they patiently triedto explain to me that the movie only seemed trite, because so manyother movies had copied... from this one.

I was reminded of “that old familiar feeling” the other day, when Iread an comment on our Reform rabbi's online discussion group by mycolleague Rabbi Phil Bentley. He noted with pride that a recent issue ofThe Jewish Forward (www.forward.org) featured three separate articlesabout the national Reform movement—and that all three had somethingto do with social action, social justice, with the ideal of Tikkun Olam,mending/repairing the world. (One of these articles was about a missionof Reform rabbinical students to Central America, to do physical labor ina setting where a village needed help; a second was about a proposed res-olution from the Commission on Social Action of the Reform Movementto the Board of Trustees of the Union for Reform Judaism calling for anofficial resolution in opposition to the war in Iraq, and a third—repro-duced, I hope, elsewhere in this issue of the Shofar—was a message fromRabbi David Saperstein of our Religious Action Center—www.rac.org—calling for increased involvement from all Jews on the issue of Iraq.)

There has been, in recent years, an increased emphasis in our move-ment on issues of prayer and ritual, tradition and spirituality. All this, Ibelieve, is important, and the discussion will only deepen, I hope, withthe (soon?) publication and arrival of the new Reform movement prayer-book (due last November but delayed because of printing problems; Icannot speculate when it will actually arrive at this point).

But the “calling card,” the “hallmark,” a characteristic feature of ourliberal/progressive movement of Judaism has always been involvementin and with the world around us. From the foundation of ReformJudaism in this country in the 19th century at a time when the SocialGospel movement was calling our Protestant neighbors to involvementwith social justice as well, through our early and vocal support for childlabor laws and labor unions and decent working conditions, to our ener-getic involvement in the civil rights movement and (more controversialand not universally shared in the movement) opposition to the war inVietnam, to our early support of equality for women and, then, a fullwelcome for gays and lesbians, Reform Judaism—and Reform Jews—have been at the forefront of issues of social change and social justice inthis country and throughout the Jewish world.

There is not universal agreement on any individual issue (we are aJewish community, after all, famous for “two Jews, three opinions.”)Even when we walked with our synagogue banner in the March forWomen's Lives several years ago there were individuals who wereuncomfortable or who disagreed with the decision, and it is good toremember—and respect—the different voices in our midst.

But (and this will sound “trite” already to those who know me well)when I speak so frequently of a synagogue which displays “warmth, anddepth, and breadth,” I know what I mean by these words, althoughothers may not. And what I mean by “breadth” is that the values weteach in our Sanctuary and our classrooms live beyond the walls of onebuilding, and are made real through our connections with our commu-nity, and in our world.

So two comments and one invitation at this time, on issues of TikkunOlam—one about a once and future event, the other about an impor-tant opportunity coming up in March, and the invitation about our ownongoing efforts regarding Tikkun Olam.

The once and future event: in late January there was a march, inWashington, against the war in Iraq. Apparently 150,000 people attend-ed, although figures from political rallies are neither official nor unbiased.But there was little “buzz” about this particular rally in advance. I do notknow if we would have officially supported it (our congregation does havea well-thought out Social Action policy for when we “officially” endorsesuch activities), but we certainly could have let people know about it, andserved a role to facilitate participation. And these marches have an inter-esting side issue: the number of groups which participate who push“other” agendas beyond the official theme of the march (how we balanceour own feelings of comfort in the midst of coalition building aroundareas of agreement is a whole separate topic). I have heard, but do notnow have a great deal of information about, another such rally, on March17. We will try to provide more information, perhaps through email, per-haps on our website, if it seems appropriate to do so.

There is one event taking place in Washington in coming days which Iam sure about, and which I am certain I can recommend with all myheart. Every two years, just after the convening of a new Congress, theReform movement, through the Religious Action Center, convenes aConsultation on Conscience on Capital Hill, at which Reform Jews andthe leaders of our movement interested in social action come together tohear from, meet with, and lobby leading politicians—of both parties—onissues of moral weight and importance. I first met Howard Dean at onesuch Consultation, and Joe Lieberman, and Nancy Pelosi, and HillaryClinton, and Sam Brownback, as well as so many others. TheConsultation is one of the most impressive, and most important func-tions of our movement. People from all over the country know about it,and come. But because it is “local,” because it is in our own back yard,sometimes our own congregants somehow miss hearing about thisincredible opportunity. But we should have 50 or 100 members of ourcongregation in attendance. So, here is the information. This year theConsultation on Conscience takes place this year from Sunday, April15 through Tuesday, April 17. You can find more information athttp://rac.org/confprog/consult. If you are at all interested in poli-tics, social justice, morality in society and in what we can do to build a

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From the RabbiLiving our Values:Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) and YouMessage from Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach

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better world through engagement at a level ofpublic policy, I think you will find theConsultation of great interest, and well worththe time.

And, finally, an invitation. Our TikkunOlam Committee is at a crossroads. We arelooking for new energy, and new ideas. AsRabbi Serotta and the current Tikkun OlamCommittee chairperson, Caryn Anthony, wrotein a letter to those who have been involved inthe Tikkun Olam Committee in the past,Temple Shalom has a “long history of commu-nity involvement, an engaged membership, anda strong foundation for ongoing programs.”But now is a time... to strengthen these efforts.If you are interested in being part of the effortsto shape the way our moral voice is carried for-ward through our connection with the largercommunity, and our involvement in the worldaround us, please let either of the rabbisknow—either contact me because I am issuingthis invitation now (rabbifeshbach@temple-shalom.net), or Rabbi Serotta, because he isour staff liaison to the Tikkun Olam Committee(at rabbiger@templeshalom.net)—althoughreally, every staff member of a Reform syna-gogue is “on” the Tikkun Olam “Committee”in the larger sense, just as, we hope, is everymember of a Reform synagogue.

You know, the things we say may sound trite.

But maybe that is because others have takenthese ideas as well.

Or maybe because, even if you have heard itbefore, they are ideas that bear repeating.

Ideas like: “If we are only for ourselves,who will be for us.” Ideas like: “You andI...can change the world.” Ideas like: “a lightunto the nations” (or even unto ourselves!)Ideas like “do justice, love kindness, and walkhumbly with thy God.”

Because what we do matters.

Because every one of us—every one—ismade in the image of God.

And because every one of us counts.

Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach

From the Rabbi • Children At Services

Tikkun Olam (Repairing theWorld) and You

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An Important Note on Children at Services

Friends: This is a difficult note to write. It requires a delicate balance, and striking just theright note, about an important issue, yet one which is highly subjective, and which engendersstrong feelings. This note is about the behavior of children at services. Much of what follows isinformation from our website, but we urge you to read it carefully: We do not want this noteto in any way discourage the attendance of and participation of children at our services (andbeing too heavy-handed in how this is phrased could have just such a "chilling" effect), but,on the other hand, we do want to be clear in the message we send, about the balance betweenthe needs of children and the atmosphere appropriate to a worship service.

Temple Shalom is a “family-friendly” congregation. Children are welcome in ourSanctuary at all times, and for all services. We believe that children feeling wanted and wel-come increases their sense of connection to our tradition and their feeling of comfort withJewish identity.

Nevertheless we ask parents to keep in mind that running in the Sanctuary during a serv-ice, and screaming at any time can be significant safety issues as well as a source of distur-bance and discomfort for others. Please remember that meditation and introspection are partof the prayer experience as well as energy and movement, and please be aware of the balancebetween these two levels of participation.

We also recognize that the fact that many of our services take place late in an evening poseschallenges for younger children. For that reason, we have included a Quiet Room in ournewly renovated Sanctuary, as a place where children can go (accompanied by adults, see“Guidelines for the Use of the Quiet Room,” below) when they develop shpilkes (a Yiddish termcovering the sense of being highly fidgety, very restless, or with particularly high energy). It isalways a judgment call and balancing act between the needs of our children and the comfortand concentration of those around us; we hope that the Quiet Room helps facilitate the rightmixture of participation and appropriateness in a way which works for everyone. (Of course,we do also ask parents to monitor their children’s behavior before and after services aswell as during the service; swinging from railings, climbing on the new glass windowsand playing with microphones were not part of the planned usage of the newSanctuary.)

Guidelines for Use of the Quiet Room Temple Shalom has a Quiet Room for the comfort and convenience of families with young

children in attendance at services. This is in no way meant as “banishment” from the mainSanctuary, but should be used as needed as children grow restless or particularly energetic.

A parent should accompany his/her children in the Quiet Room. It is not meant asan unsupervised play area. (Perhaps you know your own children, and at some point thereis a question of trust here, but there does seem to be a need for this reminder about theimportance of responsibility and supervision.)

Books and some toys are provided; please feel free to use what is in the room, but alsoplease try to straighten it up again after usage.

Please avoid standing on and/or jumping from the chairs. Not only is this activityvisible from outside, and from the bimah, but we have already had someone get hurt bydoing this. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to press hands or faces on theglass leading into the Sanctuary, or flip the lights in the Quiet Room on and off forfun during a service. All of these acts are clearly visible from outside the Quiet Room, andmay be dangerous as well.

We appreciate the common sense, camaraderie and cooperation that those using the QuietRoom display, and are glad to have a way of enhancing the ability of parents and children toparticipate in our service while remaining together.

for two amazing April opportunities—

An Evening with Rabbi David FormanA leading voice for human rights and Jewish values

in the Jewish stateTuesday,April 17, 730–9:30 PM

David Forman is the founder of Rabbis for HumanRights. He served as RHR's chairperson between

1988 and 1992 and between 2002 and 2003.

Rabbi Forman has held a number of key leadership positions duringhis rabbinic career, including Director of the Israel Office of the Unionof American Hebrew Congregations, where he led the struggle for reli-gious pluralism in Israel. Prior to that, Rabbi Forman was the chairper-son of Interns for Peace (1984-1986), Founding Chairperson of boththe Jerusalem Council for Soviet Jewry (1973) and the CincinnatiCouncil for Soviet Jewry (1970); Vice-Chairperson of Seminarians forPeace, and a member of Clergy and Laity against the War in Vietnam(1968-1972). In 1964, Rabbi Forman joined the Freedom Riders inchallenging the Southern Jim Crow laws and the non-compliance with aUS Supreme Court decision that prohibited segregation in all interstatepublic transportation facilities.

2007 Scholar-in-Residence Weekendwith Rabbi Mark Washofsky,dynamic speaker, creative thinker, author of

Reform movement responsaand one of the leading scholars on Jewish law and its

relevance to today's worldFriday,April 27–Sunday,April 29, 2007

Dr. Mark E. Washofsky Ph.D. is the Solomon B. Freehof Professor ofJewish Law and Practice at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute ofReligion (the Reform movement seminary) in Cincinnati. Dr. Washofskyhas been a member of the HUC-JIR faculty since 1985, most recentlyserving as Professor of Rabbinics, and specializes in the literature of theTalmud and Jewish law. He received his rabbinical ordination (1980) andPh.D. (1987) from HUC-JIR. He succeeds his teacher and mentor, Dr.Ben Zion Wacholder, as holder of the Freehof Chair on July 1, 2006.

Dr. Washofsky chairs the Responsa Committee of the CentralConference of American rabbis, which was founded in 1906 byKaufmann Kohler and empowered by its most prolific writer, RabbiSolomon B. Freehof. His extensive publications include Jewish Livingand Practice (URJ Press, 2000), Teshuvot for the Nineties (with W.Gunther Plaut, CCAR, 1997), and essays and articles on Reform rab-binic responsa, Jewish bioethics, outreach and conversion, prayer in thevernacular, abortion, medieval and liberal Halakhah, the right to die,and AIDS and ethical responsibility, among others.

Dr. Washofsky is also the author of Jewish Living: A Guide toContemporary Reform Practice, available athttp://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Living-Contemporary-Reform-Practice/dp/080740702X

Pesach (Passover) at Temple Shalom 5767 (2007)

Sunday, March 18, 2007Women’s Seder

5:30 PM Cocktails (Optional)6:15 PM Seder Begins until 9 PM

$25 per person—RSVP by March 10

Monday, April 2, 2007First night Seder in our homes*

Tuesday, April 3, 2007Sixth Annual Combined Festival Celebration with Temple Shalom,

Temple Sinai and Temple Emanuel at Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD

Clergy Cook Off, 9 AM

Come hungry and the clergy of our congregations will cook breakfastfor you!

Matza Brei: Have it Your Way!Pesach Festival Morning Service, 10 AM

Monday, April 9, 2007Pesach Concluding Festival Morning and Yizkor

Memorial Service,Combined Service with Temple Shalom, Temple Emanuel

and Temple Sinaiat Temple Sinai, 3101 Military Road, NW, Washington DC

The service will begin at either 10 AM or 10:30 AM (look for furtherinformation in our April Shofar);

Luncheon to follow the service

*Seder Exchange:In 2007 our congregation will not be having a Second Night

Congregational Seder,although we hope to do so in 2008. For this rea-son, it is especially important that those who are able to open theirhomes and host those who need a place for seder do so...

Please consider the mitzvah, on this holiday, of “letting all who arehungry come and eat.” If you are able to host, please let us know, byFriday, March 23, 2007. Please contact Debbie Kopp at 301-587-2273,or dkopp@templeshalom.net, with the subject line “Seder Host.”

We do the best we can to "make matches" for Passover seders.

We can't give a firm promise, but we do our best.

If you need a place to go for Seder, we will try to find one foryou. Please let us know by Wednesday, March 21, 2007,

also at 301-587-2273, or dkopp@templeshalom.net.

with the subject line "A Place for Passover."

Save These Dates • Pesach (Passover)

SAVE THESE DATES

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From Rabbi Serotta

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Rabbis Galvanize Leadership On TheImportance of Human Rights Agenda Message from Rabbi Gerry Serotta

S ince Rabbi Feshbach was kind enough to refer in the lastissue of the Shofar to a historic gathering that I helped con-ceive and organize, a New York conference which took place

on International Human Rights Day last December, I thought Iwould share more details with our Temple Shalom family. I hopeyou will also then share in my pride and hopefulness that theAmerican Jewish community will continue to pave the way for agreater attention to the human rights by our country on behalf ofall those who suffer from the absence of those rights. About adozen rabbis from the DC area participated including ourRabbi Emeritus, Bruce Kahn. The mandate to do this workstretches back to the demands of our Torah and the inspiration ofour prophets. Following are some of the highlights from a reportissued by Rabbis For Human Rights-North America, an organi-zation which I am honored to serve as Chair of the Board ofDirectors:

More than 200 Rabbis, Cantors, and rabbinical and cantorial studentsjoined with leading Imams and Evangelicals from across the country,beginning on International Human Rights Day, for the first NorthAmerican Rabbinic Conference on Judaism and Human Rights. NorthAmerican and Israeli Rabbis and cantors from all denominations met withJewish scholars and human rights experts, Imams and Evangelicals to studyJewish teachings regarding human rights; discuss current human rightsissues in North America, Israel and around the world; and explore oppor-tunities to galvanize and inspire their communities to become advocatesfor human rights.

The conference was held from December 10 through December 12,2006 and was sponsored by Rabbis for Human Rights-North America(RHR-NA). “We are energized by the visionary leadership and dedicationof all who gathered with us under the unifying banner of human rights,”said Rabbi Ellen Lippmann, Conference Chair and Board Member ofRHR-NA. “We have created a home for Rabbis throughout the countrywho have been thirsting for an organization that speaks to their vision ofthe best of our Jewish MORAL VALUES. We are glad to be that home,and to begin here building a larger movement of religious leaders acrossthe country to end torture by the United States, end genocide in Darfur,and strive for security and human rights in Israel and Palestine—issues thatare central to our tenets of a vital and healthy democracy.”

The conference opened with a Chanukah-based religious ritual at theUnited Nations to affirm the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, andthe announcement by Imam Yahya Hendi of the formation of Imams forHuman Rights and Dialogue. “Imams for Human Rights and Dialogue ishonored to be partnering with Rabbis for Human Rights to model a pathof love, reconciliation and dialogue which streams from our religious com-

mitments to a God of love,” said Imam Yahya Hendi of Washington, DC,Convenor of Imams for Human Rights and Dialogue. “Our joint call ofhuman rights for all marks an important historical moment and sends amessage that we choose to be united despite all of our differences for thebest of this nation and all of humanity.”

The evening culminated with a powerful speech by Ken Roth,Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, about the impact of interna-tional human rights work and the importance for Jews such as himself tohonestly address human rights violations wherever they occur. Roth wasjoined by Dr. Moshe Halbertal, Professor of Jewish Philosophy, HebrewUniversity of Jerusalem, who spoke of new ways to understand holiness inJewish tradition: As a time or way to cease manipulating the world, ratherthan as a mode of ownership that separates and divides. Ruth Messinger,President of American Jewish World Service, urged attendees to pay atten-tion to the foundational issues – such as poverty or homelessness—thataffect human rights. Imam Yahya Hendi, Imams for Human Rights andDialogue, greeted the gathered rabbis on behalf of his new organization.

The second day opened unexpectedly with conference participantsstunned by the news of the demolition of the Dari family’s home inIssawiyah, East Jerusalem. The Jerusalem government demolished the Darifamily’s home for the second time, citing zoning violations as the reasonwithout clarifying that the area is not zoned for permits at all. This demoli-tion occurs as part of a course of action the Jerusalem government is plan-ning on continuing in the coming weeks, violating Jewish tradition’s prohi-bition against eifah v’eifah (discrimination and discriminatory practices) inhow it treats Jews and Palestinians with comparable building violations.

RHR has a history of working with the Dari family. In 2002, Rabbi ArikAscherman, Executive Director of RHR was arrested after trying to preventthe demolition of the Dari home. A delegation of Rabbis for HumanRights-Israel and North America helped rebuild the home in November2005 and met with the Mayor of Jerusalem, Uri Lupolianski, to protest thehuman rights violations and immoral act of demolishing civilian homes. OnTuesday, over 150 Rabbis--almost all in attendance—pledged enoughmoney to rebuild the Dari home again and signed a letter condemningadministrative demolition’s, calling on the Israeli government to:

• Cease all home demolitions until such time as zoning plans are revisedto meet the needs of Jerusalem’s Palestinian population and a reason-ably priced and evenly applied application process agreed upon by all ofJerusalem’s populations is implemented.

• Compensate the Dari family for the demolition of their home, rezonetheir plot for building and issue them a building permit.

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America also call on the US government touse its influence to bring a moratorium to administrative home demolitions. “Weare terribly saddened by the Israeli government’s choice to demolish anotherPalestinian civilian’s home and the loss of shelter for the entire family:

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ALL SESSIONS WERE AUDIO RECORDED AND COPIESARE AVAILABLE VIA RHR-NA.ORG

The meeting opened at 7:35 PM with theD’var Toarh led by Royal Hutchinson. TheMinutes were approved with a few minor correc-tions and the meeting was well attended.

The board was given a tour of the new fold-ing doors by Executive Director Susan Zemsky,that separate the sanctuary and the social hall.Andrea Mark thanked Susan, along with CarlTretter and Mike Gurevich, who spent manyhours on the project. She also noted that thesanctuary is still a work in progress, that thecongregation had received several donationsthat will allow us to add more aesthetic touches,and we hope to receive more donations to dofurther work.

Caryn Anthony reported that the surveywas mailed and available on the web. MauriceAxelrad noted that spouses can each completea survey – it does not have to be one per fami-ly. Caryn also reported that there have beenfour parlor meetings thus far, and there arestill several more scheduled. People have beenengaged and positive and appreciate theopportunity to have a voice. They have beenvery interested in sharing their personalthoughts, values and priorities. Some goodsuggestions have come forward that we willimplement very soon. Caryn will make a for-mal report to the Board on the parlor meet-ings and the survey in February or March.

The Party: Caryn Anthony reported on behalfof Linda Kushner on the March 3, 2007 fundraiser. Invitations will be mailed in the next cou-ple of weeks. We have already received manydonations for the Silent Auction, but we needmore donors. A suggestion was made to ask theyouth group to assist.

Rachel Robinson Bat Mitzvah and Dinner:Susan Zemsky reported that invitations weremailed last week, and responses are already start-ing to come in. Rachel is connected to manyparts of the community, and three other congre-gations are supporting the Tu B’Shevat portion.

Clergy Parsonages: Andrea Mark explained thatthe clergy are contractually permitted to claiman amount for their home expenses on theirtaxes as a pre-tax exclusion each year and mustbe approved by resolution of the Board ofTrustees. The resolution was moved by David

Frager, seconded by Lou Novick and unani-mously approved.

Financial Secretary’s Report: Thus far this yearwe have collected two-thirds of what has beenbilled, so we are right on track. Alan reportedthat dues adjustments are less this year than last.The synagogue has had 35 resignations, which ishigher than previous years, and 26 new memberfamilies. Allison Druin reported that a subcom-mittee of the membership committee is develop-ing a formal process to have exit interviews formembers who have resigned. The majority ofmembers are leaving because they are moving orthey no longer use the temple. Rabbi Feshbachnoted he calls most members who have resigned.

Treasurer’s Report: Mark Ross reported thatthe synagogue is in a healthy cash position.December was a typical month and expenses areon track. Because of the mild winter, we areunder budget in energy costs and snow removal.Betsy asked about the status of Shalom L’Olampledge payments, and those are on track. Weshould again write to donors to ask if they couldpay off their pledges sooner.

Music Committee Report: Debra Udeyand Cantor Tasat joined the meeting to dis-cuss the work of the Music Committee. TheShir Shalom choir will begin recording a CDlater this month, which is sponsored andfunded by the Music Fund. Rabbi Feshbachwill be writing the accompanying booklet.Deb noted that the CD will be a teachingtool for congregants, especially new mem-bers, so that they can feel comfortable withthe music when they attend services.Reference was made to previous such effortsas a snapshot of the “history” of our congre-gation. The CD will be part of the 50thanniversary celebration of the synagogue,and 1,000 copies will be produced. Eachfamily will receive a copy, as will new mem-bers. Andrea Mark commended the MusicCommittee on the project and their work.

Good and Welfare was held with the reminder ofthe upcoming annual fundraiser on March 3rd.

URJ Shabbat • Meet Our Board • Board of Director Minutes

Alan was elected to the position of FinancialSecretary for the 2006/07 fiscal year after havingserved as a Trustees and Vice President. The FinancialSecretary oversees the administration of the Temple’smembership dues and related fees. His roots are onLong Island, NY, and Miami Beach where he gradu-ated from high school. He has a B.S. inCommunications (Radio-TV) from the University ofFlorida and is a veteran having served in the U.SArmy’s Counterintelligence Corps in the early 1960s.He met his wife, Judy, while serving in the Army atFort Bragg, NC.

His early career was in theater and TV production,initially as a stagehand in New York, and then as aproducer-director and later Director of Programmingat WEDU-TV, Tampa. The family moved Alexandria,VA when Alan accepted a position at the PBSNetwork headquarters. They were members of AgudasAchim where their two children, Mark and Lynne, became Bar and Bat Mitzvah. The family nextmoved to the New York suburbs when Alan joined CBS News as Director of its Film andVideotape Archives. Their synagogue affiliation was with Central Synagogue of Nassau County,the temple at which our Rabbi Emeritus, Bruce Kahn and Toby, were married. In 1991, Judy andAlan returned to the Washington area when he was hired by the National Archives. He retiredfrom the Archives in 2005 and now does private consulting work in audiovisual preservation (film,videotape, sound recordings) for public and private organizations.

MEET OUR BOARD Alan Lewis, Financial Secretary

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Summary of the Minutes of theMeeting of the Board of Trustees—Jan. 11, 2007

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Alex Matteson

Meet Our B’nei Mitzvah

RELIGIOUSSCHOOL

MARCHFriday 2 6th Grade leads Family Service

Fri-Sun 2–4 8th Grade Retreat

Sunday 4 Megillah reading & Purim Carnival4 9th Grade meeting, no evening classes

Fri-Sat 9–10 4th & 5th Grade Shabbaton10 Primary Age Shabbat led by 3rd Grade10 Shabbat Morning Family Service led by

5th GradeSunday 11 2nd Grade—LATE Session—trip to

Hebrew Home/Gemilut Chasadim Program11 1st Grade Family Ed11 6th Grade Program (at Temple Emanuel)11 Daylight Saving Time Begins (clocks go

ahead one hour)

Sunday 18 4th Grade Wedding rehearsal (3rd grade attends)

18 Hebrew Marathon

Wednesday 21 4th Grade Wedding Rehearsal

Sunday 25 4th Grade Wedding25 3rd Grade Model Seder25 10th Grade Family Ed—

Driving Like a Mentsch

Friday 30 7th Grade leads Shabbat Services

SISTERHOOD NEWS

SAVE THE DATE:Sunday

April 29, 2007from 6:30–8:30 PM

The Sisterhoodis goingout todinnerforChinesefood!

For further information,contact: Lynda Honberg atRhonb1834@aol.com or

301–502–1795

Join us March 16 at 8 PM in the Sanctuaryfor teen-led service of singing, dancing, and spirit.

All ages are encouraged to attend.

March 200712:15 PM Lunch with the Prophets

7:15 PM Shir Shalom Choir Practice

5 PM 8th Grade Retreat

7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Family Service

10 AM Shabbat Morning Worship and Study

6:45 PM Tot Purim

7:30 PM Schmei & Schmooze Party

9 AM Purim Rehearsal

10 AM Purim Services and Megillah Reading

11 AM Purim Carnival

2 PM 9th Grade Meeting

3:30 PM Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class

6:30 PM No Religious School–EveningSession

4:30 PM Hebrew School

4:30 PM Hebrew School–Early Session

6:30 PM Brotherhood Meeting

6:45 PM Confirmation Class

6:45 PM Hebrew School–Late Session

12:15 PM Lunch with the Prophets

7:15 PM Shir Shalom Choir Practice

7:30 PM Board of Trustees Meeting

7 PM 4th & 5th Grade Shabbaton Sleepover

8 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Shir Shalom

9 AM Primary Age Shabbat Service

10 AM Shabbat Morning Family Service ledby 5th Grade

11 AM Torah Study

11 AM Youth Program

8:45 AM Parents Café8:45 AM Religious School–Early Session9:30 AM Talmud Study9:30 AM Book Discussions10 AM 2nd Grade (Late Session) HebrewHome Trip/Gemilut Hasadim10:45 AM Youth Chorus11:15 AM Religious School–Late Session11:15 AM Mah Jongg6:30 PM Confirmation Class6:30 PM Post Confirmation Class6:30 PM Religious School–Evening Session

7:30 PM Women’s Torah Study Group

4:30 PM Hebrew School

4:30 PM Hebrew School–Early Session

6:45 PM Confirmation Class

6:45 PM Hebrew School–Late Session

12:15 PM Lunch with the Prophets

7:15 PM Shir Shalom Choir Practice

8 PM Renaissance Group: Concert atStrathmore (Offsite)

8 PM Erev Shabbat Service

10 AM Shabbat Morning Worship and Study

10 AM Shabbat Morning Service: BarMitzvah of Ethan Ebinger

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They came from near theycome from far both the youngand the old and all thosebetween to celebrate andsay—

“Congratulations,Rachel!!!”

Baltimore Symphony

Orchestra at Strathmore:

The Beat Goes On:Music of the 1960’sand 1970’sJoin us at Strathmore Hall as JackEverly and the BSO perform the clas-sical tunes of The Beatles,The BeachBoys, Motown, and more, as well asmusic popularized on the stage,screen and television during thosedecades.

Thursday, March 15 at 8 PM

To order your tickets, send a

check, payable to Temple

Shalom, for $40 per ticket

NOW:

Judy Lewis1829 Parkside Avenue, NW,Washington, DC 20012

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8 AM 3rd Grade Model Seder

8 AM 4th Grade Wedding

8:45 AM Parents Café

8:45 AM Religious School–Early Session

9:30 AM Talmud Study

10:45 AM Youth Chorus

11:15 AM Mah Jongg

11:15 AM Religious School–Late Session

11:30 AM Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class

3 PM Adult Choir Concert at TempleSinai

6:30 PM Confirmation Class

6:30 PM Post Confirmation Class

6:30 PM Religious School–EveningSession

6:30 PM Driving like a Mensch

4:30 PM Hebrew School

4:30 PM Hebrew School–Early Session

6:45 PM No Confirmation Class

6:45 PM Hebrew School–Late Session

12:15 PM Lunch with the Prophets

7:15 PM Shir Shalom Choir Practice

6:15 PM Early Erev Shabbat Service

7 PM Congregational Shabbat Dinner

10 AM Shabbat Morning Worship & Study

10 AM Shabbat Morning Service–BarMitzvah of Alex Matteson

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Adult Education Anne Feinberg

ARZA Joan Kalin

B’nai Mitzvah Marney Jacobs

Brotherhood Myles Levin

Capital Projects Mark Ross

College Outreach Mary Jacobs

Communications Ken Norkin

Finance Committee Marc FeinbergKenneth Kramer

Founders Ed Beeman

Historian/Parliamentarian Sandy Kamisar

House & Grounds Mike Gurevich

Leadership Julie Knoll

Legal Counsel Ken Pollack

Membership Allison Druin

Mitzvah Corps Wilma Braun

Music Debra Udey

Nominating Marilyn Ripin

Outreach Committee TBD

Religious Education Debbie KoppMarc Blumenstein

Renaissance Committee Francine Simons

Sisterhood Andrea KarpSusan Stamm

Special Funds Harvey Berger

Tikkun Olam Caryn Anthony

Worship Marty Shargel

Youth Committee Margo Gottesman

8:45 AM Parents Café8:45 AM Religious School–Early Session9 AM Hebrew Marathon9:30 AM Talmud Study10:45 AM Youth Chorus11:15 AM Mah Jongg11:15 AM Religious School–Late Session4 PM Rosh Hodesh: “It’s A Girl Thing”Meeting5:30 PM Women’s Seder6:30 PM Confirmation Class6:30 PM Religious School–Evening Session

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4:30 PM Hebrew School

4:30 PM Hebrew School–Early Session

6:45 PM Confirmation Classes

6:45 PM Hebrew School–Late Session

12:15 PM Lunch with the Prophets

7:15 PM Shir Shalom Choir Practice

7:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting

5 PM 10th Grade Retreat

6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service

7 PM Pot Luck Dinner

8 PM Erev Shabbat Service

10 AM Shabbat Morning Worship & Study

10 AM Shabbat Service–B’not Mitzvah ofGreer Cohen and Rebecca German

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Ahmed Musa and Hanni Dari, Musa (24),Samir (22), Samira (13), and Yousef (6), andnephew Sufian who is married and living withhis uncle’s family,” said Rabbi Gerry Serotta,Chair of Rabbis for Human Rights-NorthAmerica. “As we leave the metaphorical homewe created for Rabbis to build a family of lead-ers for a fairer world, we return to our commu-nities to begin the celebration of Chanukah, acelebration that is this year riddled withheartache and war. We wish that one day, theDari family will know the security of shelter, andare deeply pained that these violations continuein Israel, the land we so love.”

The conference also focused on torture, anissue at the forefront of the work of Rabbis forHuman Rights-North America, and on theimplications of the erosion over the last fiveyears of the American government’s long-standing repudiation of torture. Sister DiannaOrtiz, an Ursuline nun, brought the room tostunning silence as she recounted the abduc-tion and torture she endured by security forcesin Guatemala in 1989, when she worked as amissionary among indigenous peoples. “Thoseof us who have survived torture must reliveour torture every time we speak of it, andthat's one of the reasons why few of us dospeak publicly,” said Sister Dianna Ortiz,emphasizing her commitment to herself andother torture victims to speak out. “Theyshowed me a photo of a woman, a woman Ihad never seen or met, and asked me if it wasme. She looked nothing like me, but no mat-ter how I answered, I was burned. I had overone hundred and eleven cigarette burns on myback before it was over. I was gang raped, tiedup, lowered into a pit with bodies below, manybodies of children.” Sister Ortiz continued forover forty minutes, detailing heart wrenchingaspects of the psychological, emotional andphysical impact of torture on her life, makingeven more evident the necessity of RHR-NA’scampaign work to end torture. Also speaking,and helping conference participants understandthe legal issues about torture, were MichaelRatner, President of the Center forConstitutional Rights; Elisa Massimino of theWashington office of Human Rights First; andretired Brigadier General Jim Cullen.

Rabbis from across the country learned abouttorture in other sessions as well, and began toadd their voices to those of Rabbis for HumanRights to call on the United States governmentto end US sponsored torture, repeal the Military

Commissions Act and close all private prisons andthe detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.“We cry out and commit ourselves to action toensure that no one under our government’s juris-diction is made to suffer torments like those ourancestors endured,” said Rabbi MelissaWeintraub, RHR-NA Director of Education &Organizing. “We know security is not found inthe act of torturing in unimaginably inhumaneways, and urgently call on the 110th Congress toend the use of torture, repeal the MilitaryCommissions Act and set a new moral course forour country in the international community.”

The Inaugural Raphael Lemkin HumanRights Awards Ceremony, “To Do What is Justand Right/La’asot Tzedekah U’Mishpat,” galahonored founders of Rabbis for Human Rights,Israel, Rabbis David Forman, Ben Hollander andDavid Rosen; B’Tselem: The Israeli InformationCenter for Human Rights in the OccupiedTerritories (accepted by Executive DirectorJessica Montell); and Center for ConstitutionalRights (accepted by President Michael Ratner).Noted author, activist and MAZON andMoment magazine founder Leonard Fein servedas Master of Ceremonies, and special presenta-tions were made by lawyer and scholar PeterEdelman (Georgetown University); author andfeminist activist Letty Cottin Pogrebin; RabbiDavid Saperstein, Executive Director of theReligious Action Center of Reform Judaism ; andnoted author and speaker Rabbi Rachel Cowan(Institute for Jewish Spirituality).

The third day, leading international humanrights experts focused on a broad spectrum ofinternational issues, including economic jus-tice, immigrants’ rights, genocide in Darfur,women’s rights, torture, and human rightsissues in Israel. Despite the frightening cycle ofviolence between Palestinians and Israelis,Rabbis for Human Rights acts for the rights ofboth Israelis and Palestinians to justice andequality. The conference highlighted this work,featuring a discussion with Rabbi DavidForman, a founder of Rabbis for HumanRights in Israel, and Bassam Eid, a Palestinianhuman rights activist and founder of thePalestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group.

“As conflict continues in the Middle East, wewill also continue to organize faith communitiesfrom all denominations for human rights in the 21stcentury,” said Rabbi Brian Walt, Executive Directorof RHR-NA. “We must honor the image of Godand all human beings as we work to strengthen thehuman rights agenda, and end the practice of tor-ture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treat-

ment of detainees held by the United States.”

Rabbi Gerry Serrota

Demonstration to ProtestGenocide in DarfurTim Greene

Two hundred people gathered at theSudanese Embassy on Martin Luther King Dayto protest the ongoing genocide in Darfur.Activists, religious leaders, and witnessesreturning from the region joined the demon-stration sponsored by Americans Against theDarfur Genocide. Speakers talked for an hourwhile demonstrators applauded and passingmotorists honked in support. Speakers includ-ed Representative Tom Lantos, Rabbi DavidSchneyer, and Reverend Adam Taylor.

Representative Lantos is the new chairmanof the House Foreign Affairs Committee andthe only holocaust survivor in Congress. Heasked for NATO action to address the Darfurcrisis. Congressional hearings are planned onthe genocide.

Rabbi David Schneyer of Am Kolel playedguitar to the crowd and closed the rally. Hisperformance included freedom songs from thecivil rights movement. This made clear thecontinuity between the actions of MartinLuther King and others in the civil rightsmovement and the effort to end the killing ofAfricans in Darfur today.

Adam Taylor, a young Baptist minister fromthe liberal evangelical group Sojourners, criti-cized the Bush administration for its policy onDarfur. Its incrementalism has led to inactionon the killing. Taylor pleaded that never againshould not be an empty promise but should bea sacred commitment.

As at past demonstrations Jews played a sig-nificant role at the Sudanese Embassy.Members of several congregations participated.The crowd included twenty young peoplefrom the Institute for Jewish Leadership andValues. The executive committee of the SaveDarfur Coalition includes representatives fromthe Union for Reform Judaism, the AmericanJewish Committee, American Jewish WorldService, and other groups.

Future demonstrations at the SudaneseEmbassy and other events are planned by theSave Darfur Coalition (http://www.savedar-fur.org) and Americans Against the DarfurGenocide (http://www.ourpledge.org).

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Darfur Demonstration • Connect To Your Community

Members of Temple Shalom can make clear ourconcern by joining them.

I. Call Rabbi Serotta to find out more about trainingfor and volunteering in Temple Shalom’s ChevraKaddisha, (Holy Funeral Practice Society) involvingvigil and sacred cleansing for our deceased loved oneswhose families choose this service. This sacred oppor-tunity for service is not for everyone, but involves theopportunity to participate in an ancient ritual anddelve deeply into Jewish texts and study and at thesame time provide comfort to bereaved congregants.Here’s what one of our congregants, Ruth Stuartwrote recently:

“Just to let you know, I participated in tahara(sacred cleansing ritual for the deceased).Although we had gone to observe, we both 'jumpedin' immediately—feeling very comfortable with allof the physical and spiritual aspects of the ritual. Itwas an experience, to me, that is very private anddeeply spiritual. It took me, I think, until this verymoment, to truly be able to look back on the eventand contemplate its meaning and value to me asa Jew: It was a very humbling experience to con-tinue the ritual which has been in our traditionfor so long.I was honored to have the opportunity toperform a mitzvah with my whole being–body andnefesh (soul), with my love of God and kavanah(spiritual focus). And many other things that arehard to put into words. So thank you for providingus with the opportunity to experience, in whateverway possible, this most holy mitzvah!”

II. ISO: Temple Shalom members who want toenhance their involvement in working for social

justice. The Tikkun Olam Committee has fundsto subsidize your participation in an amazingconference, Consultation of Conscience, whichwill take place in Washington, this April 15–17.Senators and Members of Congress, leaders ofprogressive public policy institutions will addresshundred of congregants from all over the US.Please call Rabbi Serotta about this opportunityas well. Here is part of a recent letter from ourcurrent Tikkun Olam Chair, Caryn Anthony:“Sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism,the Consultation on Conscience is a bi-annualconference which brings together Jewish leadersand activists in Washington, D.C., to learn fromkey policy and government leaders about theissues that shape our lives, to explore the con-nection between Jewish texts and current events,and to build strong social action and advocacyskills to use in our congregation.The TempleShalom Tikkun Olam committee is now at acrossroads.We are looking for new energy andnew ideas.We have a long history or communityinvolvement, an engaged membership, and astrong foundation of ongoing programs. Butthere’s room for more, and we’re hoping that theconference will tap our own commitment andspark renewed energy.

I realize that you may not be able to drop every-thing to attend the entire conference, but I’mhoping that you will be intrigued by the possibili-ties and look for a way to join us for as much asyou can.Your special skills and perspective wouldbe a great contribution to our team at the con-ference, and to the reinvigorated work withinthe Temple Shalom community.

If you’d like to learn more about the Consultationon Conscience, please check the details under

From Rabbi Serotta

Looking to Connect to Your Temple Communityin a Special Way? Two POWERFUL new opportunities for theSpirit and the Body(Politic)

TIKKUN OLAMTemple Shalom's ``First Monday'' team serves dinner to the homelessand those in need at Shepherd's Table on the first Monday of everymonth. It's fun, interesting and, most impor tantly, a valuable service toour greater community. Shepherd's Table could not do what they dowithout par ticipation by our team and others just like it from churchesand synagogues across the area. Children 12 or above are welcome toaccompany parents. For more information, contact Dan Freedman atdan@hearstdc.com or 301-585-5351.

Purim • Passover • Words About Founding Member Joe Sirkis

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As in previous years, we announce our willingness to serve as Seder “Matchmakers.” Doyou have a place at your table, for a person or families who need somewhere to go for aseder? Or for whatever reason, are you someone who needs a place to go for thePassover meal this year? Like a matchmaking service of a different kind, we cannot guar-antee success, but we do the best we can. Just send an email to Debbie Kopp(dkopp@templeshalom.net) to let us know what you can do or what you need—to hostor be hosted—and we will try to “make this happen” for you. Please include “SederExchange” in the subject line. You can also call, at 301-587-2273.

[Please note that Temple Shalom will not be hosting a Second Night Seder thisyear. There are several reasons, including the timing of the Seder in the middle ofSpring Break, but we hope to see the return of what was (last year) a very successfulSecond Night Seder in future years. In part this will depend on a group of peoplestepping forward early in the program year to plan and take responsibility for thisimportant event. At this time I would like to thank, once again, Alexandra Halpern,who, essentially singlehandedly, made the synagogue Second Night Seder a wonder-ful reality last year.]

An Open Door, A Seat at the Table?Temple Shalom Passover Seder Exchange Passover

begins this year on the

evening of April 2.

First and second night

seders are therefore on

Monday, April 2

and Tuesday, April 3.

In Mishnah Avot the rabbis discuss the proper path one should follow.Many answers are given, but the preferred answer is that we should followthe path to the good heart. The suggestion is that whether or not one isgood hearted from birth, each of us may choose to develop a good heart.Maimonides explains that by good heart is meant that “all good actions, allethical qualities, all love of the good emerge from this aspect of the soul.”

I think Joe Sirkis was born with a good heart. And I know that hedeveloped his capacity for good-heartedness maximally, in more ways thanwe might list, with a devotion and clarity that I found amazing, endearing,inspiring, illuminating, heroic and consistent.

What a beautiful soul he possessed, this man who so ably handled com-plex, tough decisions in his work life and who paused to contemplate andnurture so delicately the orchids he grew in retirement. Throughout it allhe displayed a kind and genuinely humble wisdom, honed by learning andexperience, thoughtfulness and reflection, brilliance and common sense. Idon’t think it was possible to look into his sparkling eyes and engage hisgenuine smile and ever forget that one just had the privilege of being inthe presence of Joe Sirkis.

Together with the most extraordinary Eleanor, he occupied a centralplace in the 1959 founding of Temple Shalom. He and Eleanor contributedtheir love and remarkable talents to the creation of a strong, vibrant, blessedcongregation that shall seek to honor these founders always. They live withinus and guide us still. Never could we adequately thank Joe and Eleanor fortheir many varied and vital gifts to us all.

They are indeed my two of my heroes, who have taught me and othersso much about how to live, and now, how very much Joe taught us abouthow to approach the end of life as well.

We celebrate the loving loveliness of this man who followed the path tothe good heart and blessed us all endlessly through that heart each andevery day of his beautifully lived life.

Comments About A Founding Member of TempleShalom, Joe Sirkiswritten by Rabbi Bruce E. Kahn, Rabbi Emeritus

PURIM! Sunday, March 4Come in Costume! Come for fun & games!

Uni-session: Pre-K – 7th:Everyone comes at:

10am Megillah Reading 11am Carnival

(children 3rd grade & younger must be accom-panied by a parent/guardian)

Advance ticket sales will beginSunday, February 25

10:45-11:15 AM

Donations of Baked Goods gratefully

accepted!Bring to the Social Hall when you bring your

child on March 4(All proceeds go to the Confirmation class)

For volunteer information or questions,please call Andrea Mark at

301-493-5833 or e-mail:

ahmark@earthlink.net

At last, the debate over America’s disastroussituation in Iraq has begun in earnest. With theentire nation now engaged, it is long overdue—and then some—for the Jewish community toweigh in and determine what insights Jewish val-ues and interests can offer. We must do so notonly because our prophetic tradition mandatesthat we speak out on the great moral issues ofthe day, and not only because as Americans weought be deeply concerned for what this warmeans to our country, but also because Israel’sinterests and security are so clearly at stake.

Yet in contrast to the stands taken on theVietnam War, the proliferation of nuclear weaponsand even the first Gulf War, too few rabbis havepreached from the pulpit on the issue, and toofew organizations have debated Iraq policy open-ly, let alone taken a position on the war and theurgent choices our nation must make.

Whatever the reasons for overthrowingSaddam Hussein and his regime, any discus-sion of Iraq must begin with this: The war hascreated and abetted ominous new threats toboth the United States and the Jewish state.

This war has vividly demonstrated the limitsof American power. Our bombs may be smart,but our tactics, from the moment the occupa-tion began, have not been. American setbackscurtail our ability to project our power andpursue our interests.

We went into Iraq to prove to the worldthe ability of American power to reshape theworld in accordance with our vision and inter-ests. Instead, we only succeeded in demon-strating to the world the limits of American

power. The result has been an even greaterhesitancy on the part of the American peopleto engage with problematic situations beyondour borders. As Israel’s key political and mili-tary supporter, such changes undercut ourability to help Israel.

At the same time, to paraphrase MadeleineAlbright, while our venture into Afghanistaneliminated the terrorist class of 2001, our warin Iraq has created the terrorist class of 2007.Saddam’s support for Palestinian terrorism wasa clear danger, but Saddam’s Iraq was not near-ly the base of terrorist activity it has become.One alarming legacy of Iraq is the large num-ber of battle-hardened insurgents and terrorists.

Having developed effective new techniquesand technologies to attack the infrastructure ofcivilian populations and the forces that protectthem, it is not likely that these insurgents willbe returning, like Cincinnatus, to productivework. After Iraq, where will their acquiredskills most likely be aimed, if not at the UnitedStates and its allies, first and foremost Israel?

The Iraq war has also distracted the UnitedStates from engaging effectively with other for-eign policy challenges. Significant Americaninvolvement is vital in moving toward peacebetween Israel and its neighbors, particularlythe Palestinians, without which neither Israel’ssecurity needs nor Palestinian political aspira-tions can be fulfilled. Perhaps Secretary ofState Condoleezza Rice’s apparent new com-mitment to engage seriously with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will bear fruit, but for fouryears now, the United States has essentiallyplayed possum with the problem.

We missed the chance to coordinate with Israelin strengthening President Mahmoud Abbas andmoderate elements of Palestinian civil society. Wefailed to use our influence effectively with Arabfriends and allies to pressure Hamas to change theword and deed of their rejectionist policy towardIsrael. No one, least of all Israel, benefits if theUnited States and international community con-tinue to allow Gaza to descend into chaos.

And no one, of course, benefits from Iran’srise to power and development of a nuclearmilitary capability. The Iranian threat hasmushroomed, with Tehran emboldened byAmerica’s clumsiness in Iraq. America’s effortsto mobilize an international coalition to isolateIran have proven less effective than they mighthave had America’s stature in the family ofnations not been so dramatically wounded.

Furthermore, the dominance of an Iraqi Shi’itepolitical establishment friendly to, and likely sup-portive of, Iran greatly strengthens its regionalinfluence — to Israel’s detriment. Not only has thewar eroded America’s military deterrence powervis-à-vis Tehran, but if there were military actionagainst Iranian targets, how much more embold-ened would Iran now be in deciding whether torespond against the United States or Israel?

Even with Saddam’s removal, Israel is lesssecure as a result of the ongoing war in Iraq.Israel, the United States and the entire demo-cratic world will be living with the fallout fromour Iraq missteps for decades to come. It istime to end this folly before it makes America’sand Israel’s positions worse, and time for theJewish community to determine where itstands on such efforts.

Iraq Debate • Shabbat at Home

The following article appeared in The Jewish Forward newspaper.It's Time For Our Community to Join the Iraq DebateRabbi David Saperstein

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SHABBAT AT HOMEMore than 300 congregants spent a Friday

evening in late January in the homes of otherTemple Shalom members for the congregation'sfourth annual Shabbat at Home. As in pastyears, people could either invite their own guestsor could allow the Temple to match them eitheras a host or a guest. There were no services atthe synagogue on Friday night, but many peopleattended one of three services held concurrentlyat the Saturday morning "Shabbat at Shul," fol-lowed by Torah study and a pot-luck lunch.Shabbat concluded with a pizza supper andHavdalah, followed by a program at whichRenee Brachfield amazed everyone with her sto-rytelling and juggling.

Among the hosts this year, Temple PresidentAndrea Mark hosted a dinner for the congrega-

tion's single women, many ofwhom were so enthusiastic aboutthe dinner that they are talkingabout getting together on a regularbasis. Danna and Larry Katzmaninvited all the members of theirchavurah. Ruti and Nicole Berner-Kadish hosted a dinner that includ-ed many of the congregation's les-bian-mom families. As NicoleBerner-Kadish said, "It was terrificfor the moms and the kids to meetone another and share the com-mon bond of being part of boththe Jewish community and lesbian-headed families." There was plentyof positive feedback on many of the other din-ners, including stories of children leadingShabbat prayers for the first time.

If you are interested in serving on theShabbat at Home Committee in 2008, or wishto provide any feedback or suggestions, pleasecontact Rabbi Serotta.

1) What happened to Joe Corbi, any-way…that was some good pizza andcookies?

Thankfully, Joe Corbi continues to be avail-able, and many school parents are providedwith this fundraising option through othervenues, like public school. Thoughts aboutincluding also the engagement of TikkunOlam were part of the motivation to considerfair trade coffee as an option to assist withfundraising for the Religious School. It wasnot too difficult to move from idea to actionin engaging one of dozens of companies whohave personally developed relationships withworkers in developing countries, and whocould help to affirm that the moneys paid byour congregants for coffee would go to farm-ers who, having been reviewed by an inde-pendent monitor, will have earned a fair wagefor their labors.

2) Why didn’t you just pick Starbucks,don’t they offer fair trade coffee, too?

Once you consider engaging a provider offair trade coffee, many options do becomeavailable. Also, opportunities for enhancing thefeatures of the purchase become apparent,when considering which coffee and/or vendorto go with. Initial inspection of options thatdrew us to Deans Beans as a provider continueto largely motivate our ongoing relationshipwith them. These include:• Yes, all their coffee is fair trade (and they

add a modest incremental “social equity”payment to their growers as well).

• Their coffee is certified kosher• It’s shade grown & organic (not all such

coffee is either, but both features supportthe positive ecological attentions given totheir coffee)

• Their pricing, particularly in conjunctionwith their association with synagogues &churches, makes our cost basis to congre-gants relatively attractive

• They’ve allowed us to provide customizedpackaging (note our coffee bags describeour coffee respectively as either TempleShalom Mitzvah Mild or Max).

• They are specifically mentioned as one ofseveral providers to consider by theReligious Action Center of our Reformmovement

3) I’ve heard different things about “fairtrade” as a movement…is it really with-out controversy?

No, and we think this question is reason-able. The fair trade movement is not withoutits detractors, and a web search on the subjectdoes an effective review of this (try theWikipedia look up). Also, there are otherbrands of coffee we could try, which we mightwish to experiment with for purposes of eitheror both taste or packaging.

Under the heading of criticism, there areseveral primarily economic arguments madethat quarrel with the notion of “fair trade” asan authentically helpful approach, encouragingmarket inefficiencies, or as the approach beingspecifically executed, as one that could beimproved upon.

In one attempt to respond, we could saythat we are trying to take reasonable steps tobetter understand and comport ourselves withright action, consistent with the “strategicintent” inherent in both the “fair trade” move-ment, and the Union of Reform Judaism,where they have specifically suggested:

“(F)air trade rules are necessary to meetthe Millennium Development Goals. Morethan half the world’s population relies on agri-culture for their livelihoods. Therefore,changes in agricultural trade policies affect bil-lions of people…. Therefore, the Union forReform Judaism resolves to… (e)ncourage allarms of the Reform Movement and theirmembers to utilize Fair Trade products…”

Overall, as a principled approach, fair tradeis one we regard as a work in progress, andone that we need to monitor. But also, mind-ful of Maimonides direction to us that thehighest of the eight kinds of giving is the onewhere the gift goes to help ensure that thosein need can help themselves…the approach of“fair trade” is seen as helping us go, in thisway, from strength to strength.

And then, there is Deans Beans as ourprovider of choice. Issues of both packagingand taste, at least, pertain. For example, DeansBeans provides containers that, while utilitarian,are best seen as temporary, because they are notsealed in an air tight way, to insure longer termfreshness, if the coffee is not consumed witheven moderate speed. Although initial concernsmotivated a search for alternatives, Deansadvantaged cost basis, among other reasons,

has motivated its continuation. We do, howev-er, recommend moving the coffee to an airtight enclosure for better freshness, after pur-chase. Likewise, we have moved to a policy thatrequires prompt pick up, such that if the coffeeacquisition is delayed measurably, donation to afood pantry is seen as a recommended solutionover one of either waste, disappointment by thecoffee purchaser, or assignment to a higherpriced vendor who provides premium pricingfor air tight packaging.

With respect to taste…most feedback hasbeen positive, but not everyone agrees. We DOwant to make our congregants, happy, of course.We need your help to make sure we’re doing thebest we can…as we do have a lot of options forvendors. Let your voice be known. Considerdropping into the Religious Ed office and lettingus know what you think of Deans Beans. Or, fairtrade coffee. Or, the price of beans. Our TempleFundraisers, too, are a work in progress. And weappreciate your support.

Religious School • Alan Lewis Retires

Why Deans Beans for the Religious School Fundraiser?(or at least 3 questions on everyone’s mind at Temple Shalom!)

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Temple ShalomBook Discussions

2007

Sunday March 11—The Attack, byYasmina Khadra—a story about a BedouinArab surgeon struggling to integrate himselfinto Israeli society, who learns that the ter-rorist responsible for a suicide bombing isidentified by the Israeli police as his wife

Sunday, May 6—Suite Francaise, by IreneNemirovski—the first two parts of what wasenvisioned as a series of five novels, whichmasterfully describes the German occupa-tion of France, but was cut short when theauthor (an accomplished and recognizedauthor) was deported to Auschwitz, whereshe died at the age of 39Temple Shalom, 9-10:30 AM (during the earlysession of religious school There is no fee toparticipate.All are welcome. Bagels and coffeewill be served. For more information, contactHeidi Coleman, 301-588-1173

Happy Reading!!For the entire season list

please go towww.templeshalom.net

Dear friends,Last week was a special week for Shir Shalom

and for the Temple Shalom family. On Monday,January 22, Shir Shalom, our adult choir, began torecord a compact disc that will be distributed toour Temple Shalom members as part of the cele-bration of the 50th anniversary of Temple Shalom.

I sincerely hope that the music will help youachieve a deeper understanding of our prayersand experience the multiple emotional states weundergo as we struggle to communicate withthe Creator of the universe.

We committed ourselves to a very intenseschedule. During five consecutive days the fortyplus members of Shir Shalom recorded thirtythree compositions, approximately 70 minutes ofmusic. Those of you who understand the soundrecording process will undoubtedly have a hardtime believing that in FOUR days we were ableto record THIRTY THREE beautiful prayers!!!Furthermore, their musical and spiritual level wassuch that all of them surpassed my most stringentmusical demands. (Chris Murphy, our soundengineer, could not get over his amazement!)

The mentioned thirty three compositions area wonderful tapestry of the way we pray atTemple Shalom. The musical styles range fromTraditional Reform (late 1800's) to prayers setto music in the 21st century. The selectionssmoothly combine solo, choral and congrega-tional music reflecting Israeli, Hassidic,Sephardic and a variety of other musical styles.

The experience for everyone has been exhilarat-ing. Words alone cannot properly describe whatthese past days have been for all individuals involvedin the project and for me in particular. We haveshared very intense days and countless hours ener-gized by people’s wonder. Day by day, the friend-ship deepened, the camaraderie strengthened andthe voices reached unexplored areas of the soul.

Shir Shalom was accompanied by five firstrate instrumentalists including our own out-standing violinist Carl Tretter. I was intenselymoved by Shir Shalom’s remarkable singing(Ramón Gonzalez, our bass and mandolin play-er, kept telling everyone that he was in awe ofthe progress the choir had made in the past yearalone!) Eugenia Shiuk, our exquisite flute player,did not want this project to end and SteveBloom, our talented percussionist, could notstop talking about this project and how weshould show it around the world, market it inEurope, Israel and other areas of this planet.

I was astounded by the humility of all per-formers, everyone’s loving and painstaking carefor detail and by the enormous efforts thateveryone made leaving work and family for a fullweek without ever complaining about the traffic,the weather (including attending dress rehearsalduring a snow storm) and family conflicts.

I want to thank Cindy Arnson, EmilyDevoto, Larry Goldsmith and Stefan Osbornefrom the bottom of my heart, for spendingmany hours organizing and leading sectionals.Their teaching skills have added immensely tothe singer’s understanding of the music andprayers, filling gaps in the learning experienceespecially for the newcomers or more inexperi-enced singers. Also invaluable was Farlee WadeFarber’s contribution, teaching and conductingthe choir with patience and understanding.

I also want to express my gratitude to KarenSchlesinger's inexhaustible work, organizingevery detail of our endeavor (music scores, food,logistics, even drawing a set up plan of how toplace chairs at rehearsals!)

All my gratitude goes to the members ofTemple Shalom and to the Board of Directorsfor your support. The support includes thosewho, by contributing to the Music Fund, madethis project possible.

The Hebrew language coins the expression“Aharon, aharon haviv” that loosely translates as"the last one is the most heartfelt." I cannotpossibly conclude my comments without pub-licly expressing how indebted I am to DebraUdey, the Music Committee Chair, who hasbeen my partner on this and many other musicaladventures. She has always been there to leadthe way when I might have lost the compass, tosustain me when my strength faltered and tocover a myriad of technical details always with asmile and words of encouragement.

The first phase of this CD has concluded.The next phases of the recording (editing, re-recording, mixing, mastering) will take usapproximately another year. In conjunction withthese steps, we will focus on the creation of acover design and the accompanying CD booklet.

During my artistic career, I have beeninvolved in more than twenty recordings. Theyhave each been a labor of love and special intheir own, unique way. This CD, these 70 min-utes of music, will remain in my heart as a magi-cal moment, as if God's hand had come downand touched us all.

Religious School • Music Update

Music Update

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THERELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Temple Shalom Religious School wasawarded a grant this year from the JewishFederation of Greater Washington toimplement an exciting new program and todevelop a second. The funds were madeavailable through the Initiative inCongregation Education.

One Sunday a month we have group of6th grade students gather together withfacilitators, Liza Levenson and Holly Sherefor a program called “Rosh Hodesh: It’s aGirl Thing.” The program is a values basedexperiential Jewish program to strengthenthe self-esteem and Jewish identity ourmiddle school girls. “Rosh Hodesh: It’s aGirl Thing” was developed by a group inPhiladelphia called Moving Traditions.They have produced a sourcebook with 28units and also provide in-depth training forthe group leaders.

So you may be asking “what about theboys? Wouldn’t they also benefit fromstrengthening self esteem and Jewish iden-tity?” Well, we were asking it! The secondgrant was to develop a program we’vecalled “Boys into Mentschen.” We are veryfortunate that two of our faculty membersare very involved with these issues. NoahAllen, one of our Hebrew teachers, has thisas a focus in his Jewish Studies seminar andMichael Twitty, a Chai School teacher, hasbeen working on developing a curriculumfor a class on the question of what does itmean to be a Jewish guy?

As we pursue our work on this topic wewill be having a few conversations whichare open to others. We would like toexplore with you what it means to be aJewish man. What do we hope for our sonsas they grow and mature? What are theways we can nurture them as a community?If you are interested in participating inthese conversations, please mark your cal-endars for Sunday March 11, April 15 andMay 6 at 4-6pm. For more information,please feel free to contact either RabbiSerotta or JoHanna Potts.

Shepherd's TableTaken last night by Jordan Kough, Shepherd’s Table new volun-teer coordinator.

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FridayMarch 23, 2007Early Kabbalat Shabbat

Service at 6:15 PM

Congregational

Shabbat Dinner at 7 PM

Families of all ages but especially with kids pre-kthrough 6th grade: Please join us Friday night, March

23rd for an early family friendly service and aDAIRY/PARVE pot-luck dinner.

Join us in welcoming the Shabbat through song.Enjoy the “greatest hits” of Reform movement

melodies in an informal service. Have Shabbat dinnerand socialize with new and old friends. Your children

will have a wonderful time with their friends, andyou’ll all be on your way home by bed-time.

6 PM: Snacks in the foyer

6:15 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat service in the Sanctuary

7 PM: Pot Luck Dairy/Vegetarian Dinner in theChapel (see details below)

With questions or comments, please contactRuti Kadish at ruti.kadish@starpower.net

301-891-3114

For March 23, 2007Please bring: last names beginning with

A-G: dessert and drinks H-O side dish/saladP-Z: main dish

for 8 people. (Remember: it is a dairy/vegetarian dinner)

(There will be no 8 PM Erev Shabbat service on this night)

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Renaissance Group Report:The Temple Shalom Renaissance Group has been enjoying a wide vari-

ety of social and cultural activities this 2006–07 season. Our openingevent, the annual meeting and ice-cream social in September, was fol-lowed by a visit to the National Zoo in October, a tour of the NationalPortrait Gallery in November, dinner at Ristorante Tragara in December,and a film and buffet dinner at the Temple in January. February’s theatreparty at the DCJCC and a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Pops concertin March at Strathmore promise to be enjoyable occasions for all who areable to attend.

On Wednesday, April 25, the group will visit the Jewish Chapel andCommodore Uriah P. Levy Center at the U.S. Naval Academy inAnnapolis. In addition to visiting this inspirational new building, the tripwill include lunch at the Officers Club, a viewing of the MidshipmenBrigade Formation and lunchtime parade, and a guided tour of the acad-emy’s facilities and beautiful grounds. For further details regarding reser-vations, cost, parking and driving information for this tour, call BernieBlumenthal at 301-585-1127.

For further information about the Renaissance Group, contact me atfrancine311@comcast.net, 301-838-9530. Also, please let me know ifyou wish to be added to the Renaissance Group’s email list. If youalready have asked to be on this list but have changed your email addressin the last six months, please forward your new address to me.

The Temple Shalom Renaissance Group is for Templemembers over 50 who want to join other membersin a variety of social activities.

See Page 10 for information aboutour next event!

Shabbat Service and Dinner

Friday, March 30, 20076:15 PM Shabbat Service

7 PM Dinner

Food, Friends, Children, Community$15 Adults, $8 Children for Dinner

Please make your reservations by Monday, March 26 by calling the office at

301-587-2273

Women’s Seder

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Gordon, In memory of Raul Sierra,father of Jeanette Gordon.Louis and Caren Novick: ToDeborah Kopp, In memory ofJoanna Knable.

Shalom L’Olam Campaign

JPS Tanakh DonationTanakh DonationScott Kravetz: To JeannetteGordon & Family, In memory ofRaul Sierra.To Jeff Kushner & Family, Inmemory of Harvey Kushner.To Bette-Claire Weiner & Family,In memory of Shirley Greenbaum.

Torat Shalom Fund to maintain our Torahs and cover the costsof Torah study at Temple Shalom

Jim and Paula Oliver: To LaurenceBoles & Joyce Kammerman, ToJonah Boles, welcome, little brother.To Rachel Robinson, Mazal Tovand Todah Rabah.To Deborah Kopp & Family, Inmemory of your sister.To Jeannette Gordon & Family, Inmemory of your father.To Dr. Michael Schwartz & Family,In memory of your mother.

Tree of LifeYouth Fund

YahrzeitsAlice and Bob Goodman: Inmemory of Anne GoodmanAna Anders: In memory of DoraBenesAnita Ricki Goldstein: In memo-ry of Joanne Dale GoldsteinArlene Spilker: In memory ofEsther Krause TitowBeverly Handelman and Family:In memory of Benjamin HandelmanBeynenson Family: In memory ofIzrail KaganBob and Alice Goodman: Inmemory of Anne GoodmanBruce, Barbara, Adam and KatieJentleson: In memory of TheodoreJentlesonCathy and Jon Angel: In memoryof Henry CohenIn memory of Robert Collier

David and Sandra Kagen: Inmemory of Benjamin KagenIn memory of Lillian RubinDiane and Marty Goldstein: Inmemory of Judith GoldsteinDiane Hutch: In memory ofJennie HutchDianne, Heather and Eric Tencer:In memory of Daniel TencerDr. and Mrs. David Firestone: Inmemory of Morris FlegenheimerDr. and Mrs. Edward A. Beeman:In memory of Benjamin BeemanIn memory of Helen B. KarpelesDr. Edward A. Brown: In memo-ry of Edithe Hertz BrownEarl, Yetta, Mike, Jeff Hassin: Inmemory of Bessie SerodyEileen and Mark Freedman: Inmemory of Eli AptakerElizabeth R. Falthzik: In memoryof Celia FalthzikEllen Katron Lautman: In memoryof my beloved daughter, Carol KatronFran, Harvey, Michelle & HowardBerger, Kevin & Sam Bach: Inmemory of Ben SchaefferIn memory of Anne SchaefferHelen and Mel Crystal: In memoryof Harold KohnIn memory of Harry CrystalHelene, Mitchell, Rachel and LilyRoss: In memory of Reuben GoldbergHerb and Barbara Jacobowitz,Karen and Jon Gallo, Robin andAaron Small: In memory of EdithPearl EstermanIlene, Joshua, Therese and DonaldLundy: In memory of Samuel LundyJill and Mathew Kanowith: Inmemory of Ruth SchorJoan Kalin and Family: In memoryof Maida HamburgerIn memory of Stanley KalinJody and Michael Gan: In memoryof Barry CostiloJoel and Elizabeth Davis: In mem-ory of Martin DavisJoHanna Potts: In memory of EttaKaplanIn memory of Louis KaplanJoseph Lyman: In memory ofSylvia LymanJudith and Alan Lewis: In memoryof Henrietta Saltzman

In memory of Lottie LewisJune Pollack and the Pollack andAngel families: In memory ofHenry CohenLucille and Irving Malamut: Inmemory of David ThailerLucille Malamut and Family: Inmemory of Eugene FinkelIn memory of Jack SchwartzLucille Newberger Malamut: Inmemory of Mae NewbergerMarilyn Goldfarb: In memory ofBella KaufmanIn memory of Esther SimpsonMichael, Rick and Caryn Stein &Matthew Rosenthal: In memory ofJean SteinIn memory of Sidney RosenthalMichael, Rick and Caryn Stein: Inmemory of Murray RosenthalMikhail Perelmuter: In memory ofHaika PerelmuterMr. and Mrs. Sidney Goldstein: Inmemory of Lillian GoldsteinIn memory of Marvin BrooksNelli and Yevgeney Beynenson: Inmemory of Hannah LeykindNorma Fenves: In memory of MaxHorwitzPhyllis Nehmer: In memory ofStanley NehmerPhyllis Rozman: In memory ofJulia Rozman

In memory of Steve KordaRoberta Greenfield, daughter:In memory of Samuel HorowitzRuth Weldon: In memory of EstherPoritzky—MotherSarra Savulkina-Kagan: In memoryof Eynesn SavulkinIn memory of Hannah LeykindIn memory of Izrail KaganSteven and Cheryl Auerbach: Inmemory of Paul AuerbachSteven Fenves: In memory of LouisFenyvesStuart and Jeannette Gordon &Family: In memory of Sam GordonStuart and Jeannette Gordon: Inmemory of Maria SierraIn memory of Sue GordonSusan Zemsky: In memory ofBernard ZemskySylvia Nazdin: In memory ofRegina SperlingTemma and Lynn Kanowith: Inmemory of Ethel KanowithIn memory of Ruth SchorThe Krauss Family: In memory ofAlvin RaiderIn memory of Rhoda RaiderThe Nathan Chaimson Family: Inmemory of Bronna ChaimsonWilma Braun: In memory ofZachary Kairys

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donations are from Dec. 26, 2006 thru Feb. 6, 2007

Contributions

A Special Erev Shabbat Service at Temple Shalom

Friday, March 9, 2007, 8 PMBrotherhood Shabbat, Shir Shalom (our Temple Shalom Choir), and a spe-

cial presentation on Polish – Israeli Relations:

Friendship and Strategic Partnership with Ambassador Agnieszka Magdziak-Miszewska, Polish

Ambassador to Israel and

Ambassador David Peleg, Israeli Ambassador to Poland

sponsored by our Temple Shalom Brotherhood, the American Center of Polish Culture and

The American Jewish Committee From 1968 through 1990, following Communist Poland’s anti-Semitic cam-

paign after the 1967 Six Day War, Poland and Israel had no diplomatic relations.Ever since Israel and Poland re-established diplomatic relations in 1990, however,the two countries have created an impressive political and economic partnership.The two ambassadors will discuss the virtually unknown story of the uniquelystrong relations between Poland and Israel and the fact that Poland is now one ofIsrael's strongest allies in Central and Eastern Europe.

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