Blood Drive @ Or Shalom IN THIS ISSUEOct 09, 2020 · HORIZONS 5 OCTOBER 2020 TISHREI, 5781—HESHVAN, 5781 october YAHRZEITS October 2, Tishrei 14, 5781 Mazal Daniel, mother of Sam

HORIZONS OCTOBER 2020 TISHREI, 5781— HESHVAN, 5781

Tishrei, 5781—

Heshvan, 5781

UPCOMING EVENTS

Host an Oneg …………………...………….. 2

President’s Column ……………………….. 3

Rabbi’s Column…………………………….. 4

October Yahrzeits……….………………..… 5

August Contributions …….…………….… 6

Sukkot and Simchat Schedule …………… 8

Blood Drive …………………………………. 9

Ian Shapiro Bar Mitzvah Drive ……………. 10

Israel Bonds …………………….………….. 11

Social Action News ………………………… 12

Larisa Averbakh …………………………… 13

Ready, Set, Alef-Bet ………………………. 14

Ben Shender ………………………………… 16

Calendar ……………………………………… 17

Odds & Ends ………………………………… 18

Donation Form ……………………………… 19

Cambridge School Program ……………… 20

Advertisers ………………………………….. 22

IN THIS ISSUE

10/2 Erev Sukkot

10/3 Sukkot Day 1

10/4 Sukkot Day 2

10/10 Shemini Atzeret w/ Yizkor

10/10 Erev Simchat Torah/Family Learning/Celebration

10/11 Simchat Torah

10/13 Board Meeting 7:30 pm

10/17 Student Learning Service

10/20 BLOOD DRIVE

10/20 Ritual Meeting 7:30 pm

November 3 — VOTE

11/10—office opening 1 pm

11/24 — Spring Break

11/26 & 27 — Office Closed

Blood Drive @ Or Shalom

10/20/2020 8:30 am to 6:30 pm

HORIZONS 2 OCTOBER 2020 TISHREI, 5781— HESHVAN, 5781

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The President’s Column

Happy, Healthy, United, and Sweet New Year

Shanah Tovah! I would like to start this newsletter with a quick step back to my September newsletter. I would like to make clear that the content of my September newsletter was stating my opinion only. It should not be considered the opinion of the board of Or Shalom or of the synagogue as a whole. It was never intended to be a political statement. It may not have been the appropriate venue for my thoughts, but I do feel strongly that we as a country need common ground in order to building a better future. I also believe that we, as the Jewish community of the United States, are in the best position to find common ground. This year especially, I would ask that you find it in your heart to forgive me if I have offended you at any point this year. I may not always have the best execution, but I do have the best intentions. Just like you, I care about my family, this community, and our country. May we all be written into the book of life for another year. Not only is the summer of COVID over, but also the year. 5780 will be in the rear view mirror as you are reading this newsletter. It has been a trying year for many people and for many reasons. The number one reason from many of us has been COVID. It has been a huge disrupter to school, work, and religion. Even with all the challenges presented to us this year I am very proud of the response and dedication of Or Shalom. Individuals and groups stepped up to fill the gaps and provide support in the void created by the pandemic. We checked in on the most vulnerable, we delivered challahs, and we created a professional quality video production environment for High Holy Day services. Larger synagogues with far more resources did not provide the loving services to the community to the level of our little shul. All of these extra services come at a cost. With the building empty we still have the same fixed costs month after month. We were very fortunate to be provided with donations to cover a lot of the unbudgeted expenses, your donations and support are needed if we are going to continue this level of community outreach and expand the offering as the opportunities arise. Please consider giving something extra as a donation to Or Shalom to not only help Or Shalom, but to help the local community as a whole. We are a small shul and every one of you can make a big difference with not only your gifts, but also your time. May you all have a happy and healthy new year and be written and sealed in the book of life for another year. In G-d we trust, Andy


Rabbi’s Reflections

The leaves have begun to turn and we are now officially into the Fall season. Our High Holidays, despite their uniqueness, were inspiring and holy! Despite our distance, we were able to come together and practice our rituals and traditions which have stood the test of time. For that, I am truly inspired and in awe! Thank you to everyone who contributed both by leading, organizing, supporting, and participating.

As we turn to our Fall holidays of Sukkot, Hoshanah Rabbah, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah my hope is that we continue to find unique ways to join together as one community, celebrating the joy and simchas (celebrations) of our tradition. The Fall is a particularly beautiful time. For me, the temporary shelter of the Sukkah gives a protective and cozy place to spend the last few weeks outside. Our Sukkot represent the values of hospitality and welcoming guests. This year, some may feel comfortable welcoming guests into their sukkah, for others, welcoming guests virtually or in alternative ways may feel more appropriate. No matter your comfort level I hope you will think about how to incorporate welcoming and hospitality into your life and Jewish practice.

As the leaves turn I hope we also can turn as a community to strengthening, uniting, and growing our community. We are in the midst of a contentious time in our country and therefore it is that much more important for us to come together as a community, despite our differences, to model for others how we support and respect one another for the sake of maintaining Jewish community and continuity. This is not easy; this takes mutual respect, listening, polite disagreement, and remaining rooted in a common purpose or value system; in our case practicing, providing for the community, and preserving Judaism and Jewish tradition.

We need your help, help from each and every member. We need your help in order to strengthen, unite, and grow our community. This is as simple as telling all your friends about Or Shalom or inviting them to come with you to Or Shalom events (yes, invite people to online events!). Or this could be at the level of volunteering your time to serve on a committee or the board. (Don’t worry it’s not that much time! Speak to a current board member to find out more information before committing.) Have an idea for a project or committee, propose it! Let’s get active! Perhaps others in the community have been waiting to join you on that endeavor or people in the larger community are looking for a synagogue that focuses on that area/ theme.

Furthermore, I think we all agree that we would love to grow our community; we want to see it flourish over the next decade and longer. In order to do that we, I, need your help, help creatively thinking about how to invite new people, welcome them, and maintain relationships with them, help to create and maintain a strong leadership presence to support a strategic plan to grow the community, help with marketing and to spread the word about our unique community, and also help to promote our small but mighty Hebrew school! If volunteering to do this work intimidates you, partner with a friend(s) to help. I’m so excited to do this work with you!

Wishing you have a peaceful and pleasant Fall. B’shalom (in peace),


october YAHRZEITS

October 2, Tishrei 14, 5781

Mazal Daniel, mother of Sam Daniel


Joyce Flaxman Slavin, sister of Susan Goldberg

Neuman Leonard, Larry's father, Margie Leonard


Alex Cohen, father of Boaz Cohen

William Perzley, step-father of Richard Tregerman


Joel Pevar, husband of Jill Schneider


Jacob Zatuchni, father of Beth Zatuchni


Sarah Lurie, mother of Howard Lurie


Stanley Markovitz, father of Scott Markovitz


Ethel Harmelin, grandmother of Jennifer Harmelin

Harry Shupack, father-in-law if Hedda Shupack


Arlene Markind, mother of Dan Markind

October 19, Heshvan 1, 5781

Marvin Wahl, father of Jo Ann Weiss


Mollie Kesselman, mother of Florence Hoffritz

Harold Krasnick, great-uncle of David Milberg and Helaine Lebowitz


Edith Jaffe, mother of Susan Wachter

Nathan Jaffe, father of Susan Wachter


Minnie Heyman, grandmother of Michael Arlen

Harold Wachsman, father of Marsha Peltz


Rolland Bloomfield, uncle of BettyAnn Monash

Stanley Liebman, husband of Lane Liebman


Helen Klein, great grandmother of Samantha Klein

Ginger Leff, mother-in-law of Lisa Leff

Leon Tregerman, father of Richard Tregerman


Marion Richman, mother of Carolyn Shine


Melvyn Fein, father of Wendy Markind


Contributions

Congregation Or Shalom gratefully acknowledges the following

generous contributions in the month of August 2020

Yizkor Book Irl Barg & Janet Walkow: Yizkor Book 2020 James & Mindy Bernstein: Yizkor Book 2020 Alan & Susan Daroff: Yizkor Book 2020 Irvin & Janet Hurwitz: Yizkor Book 2020 Leslie Jay & Laurie Katz: Yizkor Book 2020 David & Caryl Keet: Yizkor Book 2020 Kami Knapp Schechter & Jonathan Schechter: Yizkor Book 2020 Jeffrey & Eileen Kosterich: Yizkor Book 2020 Marjorie Leonard: Yizkor Book 2020 Andrew Levin: Yizkor Book 2020 Jeffrey & Linda Mand: Yizkor Book 2020 Vivian & Barry Morrow: Yizkor Book 2020 Herman & Zora Natanblut: Yizkor Book 2020 David & Arlene Noble: Yizkor Book 2020 Kenneth & Debbie Paul: Yizkor Book 2020 Mitchell Evan Stein & Bari Michele Brandt: Yizkor Book 2020 Joel & Rita Stern: Yiskor Book 2020 Don & Dede Strumpf: Yizkor Book 2020 Michael & Susan Wachter: Yizkor Book 2020 Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow: Yizkor Book 2020 Rabbi's tribute Brenda Belkin & Lawrence Rosen: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Ben & Susan Goldberg: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Marla Gropper: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan BettyAnn Monash: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Marsha Peltz: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Jo Ann Weiss: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Ken & Sue Wolkon: In honor of Rabbi & Jonathan Cards and Miscellaneous Contributions Alan & Susan Daroff: Memory of Binnie Donald Janet & Sarah Emanuel: In Memory of Binnie Donald Ben & Susan Goldberg: Memory of Binnie David & Florence Hoffritz: Memory of Binnie Donald Irvin & Janet Hurwitz: Memory of Binnie Donald Kami Knapp Schechter & Jonathan Schechter: months Zoom Mitchell Evan Stein & Bari Michele Brandt: Memory of Binnie Donald Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow: Memory of Binnie Donald

Continued next page


Yahrzeit Donations Bernard & Paula Blaustein: Memory of Mary Blaustein Harris & Renee Hayman: Memory of Samuel Freeman Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Tal Bass & Valerie Pavlov: Donation Dolores Tessler: Thankyou for Shabbat Service & yahrzeit for husband High Holidays Alan & Susan Daroff: High Holiday 2020 Tree of Life Fund James Patton & Ellen Gross: Leaf in honor of granddaughter General Fund Smile Program Amazon.com Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow: Filters

contributions

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Sukkot and Simchat Schedule 2020

THESE LINKS WILL ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT

WITHOUT HAVING TO MANUALLY ENTER THE PASSWORD

Erev Sukkot: Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 pm

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81934073839?pwd=MmpEcXpWdEZGVU1rd0dVQ3I0TGNuZz09

Meeting ID: 819 3407 3839

Passcode: 5781613

Sukkot Day 1: Shabbat (Saturday) October 3rd, 9:15 am

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86325979016?pwd=Qy9TV21QQ0R3dEtyN3FUR3Q3d2FxQT09

Meeting ID: 863 2597 9016

Passcode: 5781613

Sukkot Day 2: Sunday, October 4th, 9:15 am

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86325979016?pwd=Qy9TV21QQ0R3dEtyN3FUR3Q3d2FxQT09

Meeting ID: 863 2597 9016

Passcode: 5781613

Shemini Atzeret/ Yizkor: Shabbat (Saturday) October 10th, 9:15 am

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Meeting ID: 811 0699 2460

Passcode: 5781613

Erev Simchat Torah- Family Learning/ Celebration Shabbat (Saturday) October 10th, 7:30 pm

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Simchat Torah: Sunday, October 11th, 9:15 am

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Meeting ID: 885 1279 8395 Passcode: 5781613


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Larisa Averbakh Education Director

Or Tamid

All the Jewish holidays this Tishrei fall on Sundays, and we weren’t able to have most of Or Tamid Sunday sessions thus far. Still, the school is as busy as ever! Our clergy, teachers, staff, and Education Committee members cherished the opportunity to greet our students in person at the book pick up drive through. Our families also donated around a 100 notebooks and sanitary items to the William Penn school district. I would like to thank amazing administrator, Annie Weiss, who spent countless hours to ensure that all books and goodie bags are staffed and ready to go! We had a wonderful opening session on Zoom, with the participation of Rabbi Jankovitz, Rabbi Knapp Schechter, Cantor Steve Friedrich, and special guests: the beekeeper, Ed Little, and his bees. It was a boisterous affair, with apples, honey, shofar blowing, and bees buzzing! We even got to see a queen bee! Both synagogues had remarkable tot, junior, and Hebrew High services for High Holidays, and weekday sessions at both synagogues are in full swing. As soon as the chagim of Tishrei are over, we have many exciting programs planned. On Saturday, October 17th, Morah Amy will lead a Zoom Junior Congregation for Or Tamid students in grades Gimel through Zayin (3-7). Each class will be responsible for leading several prayers. On Sunday, October 18th, our Sunday sessions will resume. On that day we will also start a special program for 3 to 5 years old, called Ready, Set, Alef-Bet! The program is free and available for all. If you know families with preschool age children, please send them our way, it will give them a head start for our religious school.

May you all be signed and sealed for a happy and healthy year, and enjoy the holidays!

Moadim l’simchah!




Benjamin Shender Chair of the Education Committee

I am writing this during the Days of Awe, preparing for Yom Kippur. But you will be reading this next month at the end of Tishrei, or even the beginning of Cheshvan. Hope everyone had an easy fast and is now ready to enjoy our gap before Hanukkah. We've also now finished our special lessons around the High Holidays and are ready to begin diving into Hebrew lessons, prayers, and more. When I think about the extent of Jewish history, theology, culture, and current events I am struck by how inadequate my own Jewish education was and how short a time a few hours a week for handful of years really is. For myself, I've taken to adding a lesson with Shabbat dinner each week. I ask my kid to pick a category, question, or topic of in-terest or curiosity. During the next week I look up the answers, an excellent opportunity to flesh out my own knowledge, and then share what I've learned. As my son gets older I'm hoping to change this to an opportunity to each how to do that kind of research and then let him take it over. That's how I'm trying to add just a little bit more. What are your ideas?


OCTOBER CALENDAR


Donations We would like to thank those who have donated books and other items

to the synagogue. Unfortunately, just like you, we have no space to

accept most of the books and other items that have been donated

unsolicited. Please contact the synagogue office before you drive over

to drop off items. If we can use the items, we will welcome them and

provide a tax letter receipt but if we just have no room for the items you

want to donate, please consider another worthy cause for your donation.

Membership Directory The new simplified membership directory and class list is now

posted on our web site. It is password protected and will be updated regularly as members notify the office of changes

to their information. Please review it today to make sure information about your family is correct. We also have a new password which will

be distributed to members shortly. If not, contact the office with changes

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Or Shalom Donation Form

I would like to help support Or Shalom. I have specified each donation and I have included one check for the total amount payable to Or Shalom. Please send all donations to: Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn PA 19312

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Definition of Funds

1. Building Fund: Donations are used for the continuous upkeep of our building. These funds help offset unexpected expenses such as A/C, Heater, roof repair and any emergency repairs to our facility. 2. Beautification Fund: Donations are used for the upkeep of our grounds. Trees, plants, mulch, etc.

3. Biblical Garden Fund: Donations are used to maintain and support our biblical garden. 4. Paul Seres Education Endowment Fund: This fund is maintained to provide interest income for restricted use by the synagogue for Education. 5. General Fund: All monies donated to this fund will supplement the current year’s budget.

6. Hebrew School: Funds are used for the needs of the Religious School. Examples: Bulletin boards, books and school supplies, etc. 7. Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: The Rabbi uses these funds for charitable purpose. Donations to this fund can be made directly to the synagogue office.

8. Social Action: Donations will be used for all social action events and programs. Any questions to this fund should be addressed to Gina Arlen at [email protected]. 9. Tree of Life: A leaf can be purchased to honor or commemorate any important life event. The cost of a leaf is $180.00 which will be displayed in our foyer. For more information please contact office at 610-644-9086

10. Yahrzeit Plaque: Two plaques can be purchased for $360.00. The first would be a permanent plaque on the back wall of the sanctuary. The second plaque would be placed during the week of the Yahrzeit on the memorial wall in the front of the sanctuary. Additional information will be requested when purchasing a plaque. Please contact Ellen Gross at [email protected] for more information.

11. Oneg: Sponsor an Oneg for Friday night and /or Saturday morning for any celebration you with. The cost is $45.00 and the Sisterhood will purchase and set it up. Checks should be made payable to Or Shalom Sisterhood

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Blood Drive @ Or Shalom IN THIS ISSUEOct 09, 2020 · HORIZONS 5 OCTOBER 2020 TISHREI, 5781—HESHVAN, 5781 october YAHRZEITS October 2, Tishrei 14, 5781 Mazal Daniel, mother of Sam