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Elul/Av 5777/Tishrei/Cheshvan 5778 September/October/November 2017
TIFERETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION
Raphael J. Kanter, Rabbi Nathaniel Schudrich, Cantor
Kenneth A. Turkewitz, Executive Director Melynda Schudrich, Education Director
Cheryl Zeoli, President
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elizabeth Ackerman, Vice President
Macy Korolnek, Vice President Eve Sky, Vice President
Stan Sherman, Treasurer Susan Levin, Financial Secretary
Pearl Bacdayan, Co-Recording Secretary Elisabeth Finch-Kaplan, Co-Recording Secretary
CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: (508) 997-3171 Fax: (508) 997-3173
Website: www.tinewbedford.org
Rabbi Raphael J. Kanter [email protected]
Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich [email protected]
Cheryl Zeoli [email protected]
Kenneth A. Turkewitz [email protected]
Melynda Schudrich [email protected]
Larry Mindlin [email protected]
Carol Raposa-Farias [email protected]
Carol Saltzman [email protected]
The Tifereth Israelight is published four times yearly by Tifereth Israel Congregation
145 Brownell Avenue New Bedford, MA 02740-1654
(508) 997-3171
The Tifereth Israelight is informational and does not contain time sensitive material.
Advertising is available. To find out more about placing your ad in the Tifereth Israelight,
contact Ken Turkewitz in the Synagogue office.
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The Rabbi’s Study
There is a famous story that the Jewish theologian, Abraham Joshua Heschel, once met a man who insisted he did not need religion, since he was a pretty good person. Heschel replied “Oh I envy you. I am always saying something that hurts someone, or not saying something kind that might help, or misstep in one way or another. I wish I could be as good as you, but I need God and I need synagogue to help me be better.” We need the Synagogue to remind us of the impact we have on others and the impact we have in the world. Many Millennials today, the younger generation, describe themselves as spiritualists, and find themselves distant from their Jewish faith. I would like to suggest four ways that the synagogue addresses the spiritual issues that they confront. If you know a Millennial, share this article, and have them write me a response. Positive or negative, let’s see how close I am to the heart of the matter. Millennials quest for self-understanding. But to understand ourselves we must place ourselves in situations that help us clarify who we are. That means stretching ourselves, and finding places where we may be a bit uncomfortable. When I go to feed the poor downtown with the charitable Mobile Loaves and Fishes, I am always a bit uncomfortable. Is it because I am so fortunate that I am aware of all that I have been given just by being born into my family? Is it because of the fact that my heart goes out to those who need to depend on such help to get by? Synagogues many times ask for us to stretch ourselves, whether it be feeding the hungry, or making time to come to services to help someone say Kaddish at a service. Millennials are interested in rectifying the moral balance. Simply put, young people want to be on the side of good. They want to make a difference in the world and make it better. Our tradition talks a great deal about taking care of the widow and the orphan, and standing up to the injustices around us. The synagogue is where we actualize these teachings. I think we walk the walk with our many programs that seek to address, in moral terms, the world around us. Sit in on Torah discussion on a Shabbat morning and you will hear the many ways congregants address the issues of justice and goodness. Young people are alone and together. Watch young people staring at their phones instead of talking to their friends, and you understand the phrase alone and together, which is a part of this modern life. Technology takes us away from talking with each other; the synagogue makes us talk to each other, whether it be at
(The Rabbi’s Study continues on page 5)
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Notes…...from the Cantor
Have you ever wondered why we go from Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and almost immediately into another set of holidays? For the Ten Days of Repentance beginning with Rosh Hashana, we go to shul, pray fervently, take a moral accounting of ourselves, ask forgiveness of others and of God, and spend a final day fasting. This is, for me, a fulfilling but very draining period of time. And yet, following Yom Kippur, we are commanded as Jews to build a Sukkah and prepare for the next set of holidays. Four days after the conclusion of Yom Kippur the holiday of Sukkot begins. We dive right back into regular synagogue attendance, preparing special meals to eat in the Sukkah, and make a point of inviting guests to join us in the Sukkah. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to have Sukkot begin a few weeks later? Sukkot, by its nature, needs to be in the Fall. But wouldn’t it have been a little easier to give everyone a chance to breathe? I believe that Sukkot was placed so close to the High Holidays in order to teach certain core lessons as we begin the new year.
Working together – Judaism teaches that it is not good to be alone. Building a Sukkah takes team work.
Value of nature – the primary part of the Sukkah is the “schach”, the covering that goes over the top of the Sukkah. Schach can be anything that grows; corn stalks, bamboo, tree branches. We also decorate the inside of the Sukkah with fruit.
Vulnerability and trust – the roof, or Schach, leaves us very open to the elements. It is a reminder that we are vulnerable in life, regardless of our possessions. The answer to that vulnerability is to find renewed trust and faith in God.
Peace, not war - the Sukkah is a symbol of peace. In the evening prayer Hashkivenu, we ask God to spread over us a Sukkah of peace. Also, one is not allowed to use nails or any other metal in the top of the Sukkah. Metal is a symbol of weapons and is left out of this dwelling of peace.
Unity – the Lulav and Etrog that we wave consist of four species: palm branch, willow, myrtle and Etrog/citron. They symbolize four different types of people:
o One who is wise and does good deeds
o One who is wise
o One who does good deeds
o One who is neither
We purposely hold all four species together when making the blessing. We do this to show that we never push others away, even one who outwardly appears to
State of the President
With the Jewish New Year right around the corner, this is the time of year many of us reflect on the past year, and look toward what the next might bring. I, at least, do so with a mix of trepidation, regret, pride, and with a sense that along with whatever may come, the new year will bring joy.
We reflect on what went right in our lives and what went wrong. What
we need to fix and what we are glad happened. And how each member of our families has thrived. We, as Jews, do not settle for the status quo. We want to keep growing emotionally and intellectually.
We think of our childhood and reminisce about all of the good memories we have and wonder how we can keep those memories alive; and how to bring back or maintain an aspect of them in our lives.
I like to think about how we, as a family, would go to Friday night services all dressed up to welcome Shabbat with song and prayer. For most of my time at TI, I hadn’t come to many Friday evening services. That changed once I started coming to the beach services at different congregants’ houses. These services are both peaceful and meaningful in their affirmation of our community and our commitment to both the Synagogue and one another. They are also a wonderful way to end a hectic week and welcome Shabbat. Many of you probably have similar childhood memories about going to Synagogue or Hebrew school and would like to share those memories with your spouse and children. While the beach services are not year round, this spirit continues throughout the year at our traditional Friday night services, and is further augmented the more people attend.
Maybe that is what brings you here each week; to hear a favorite prayer or song that recollects younger times. But, many people in our congregation don’t have those memories because they weren’t born or raised Jewish. They come here because they have married someone who is Jewish or they are curious about what Judaism is about. This is where the Rabbi and Cantor come in so beautifully. We are lucky that our Rabbi and Cantor love to have us ask questions about our religion, or anything else for that matter; and are always available to listen, whatever we might need to discuss. We need to poke and prod at liturgy to find the meaning for everyone who attends TI, regardless of background. We do this in order to strengthen our connection to the synagogue and to each other. We also help create a meaningful connection through understanding for those who don’t have the Jewish traditional memories. I am truly hopeful that with a congregation with such a wide practice of questioning, we will learn from each other and consequently learn about who we are as a religious and spiritual home.
(State of the President continues on page 6) (Notes from the Cantor continues on page 6)
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From the Executive Director’s Desk In the last issue of the Tifereth Israelight, I gave an update on the state of some upgrades to the building. This time around, I’d like to bring everyone up-to-date on what’s been happening in the cemetery. The synagogue owns and manages the cemetery on Old Plainville Road. There are many people, both current congregants and non-members, who
care quite deeply about the state of the cemetery, and the condition of their loved ones’ graves. In the synagogue office, we strive to keep it in the best condition possible. The cemetery is actually a collection of six different, mostly contiguous, cemeteries that have all fallen under our ownership and administration over the years. These are:
Ahavath Achim
B'rith Abraham
Chesed Shel Emes
Temple Sinai
Tifereth Israel
Workmen’s Circle In addition, we have established an interfaith section of the cemetery, called “Darkei Shalom” (Paths of Peace), in the northwest area of the Tifereth Israel section. Over the past year and a half, there have been a number of projects completed in the cemetery, with others ongoing: Last February, Tifereth Israel took over ownership and administrative responsibilities of the Ahavath Achim section of the cemetery. We are in the process of updating all of the records from this portion of the cemetery. Last year, we had necessary repairs done to our equipment shed, and we performed a long-overdue preventative maintenance on the tractor used to dig graves. In November, we installed an irrigation system in the Ahavath Achim section of the cemetery. (Irrigation already exists in most of the other portions.) Perhaps the most significant change has been the addition of granite row markers in the cemetery. While a call to the synagogue office to identify the location of a grave is still needed, unless it’s already known, the new row markers should help quite a bit in finding the location.
Educationally Speaking
I am just beginning my fourth year as the Educational Director of the Ziskind School. I love Gematria and I have learned that four is a powerful number in Judaism. Where do we see the number four in Judaism?
Passover
Four Cups of Wine – Four Children – Four Questions
Purim
The Four Mitzvot (commandments) of Purim. Purim is joyous Jewish festival which commemorates the story of Esther.
1. The Mitzvah of Megillah (scroll) Esther (the book of Esther)-The book of Esther is read twice to retell the Purim story yearly in the synagogue. Every time Haman’s name is mentioned, his name will be overpowered by rackets of feet stomping, shouting and graggers twirling. Children will arrive at the synagogue wearing costumes.
2. The Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot- This requires a Jew to give at least two gifts to a friend, a neighbor or relative. The gifts are food ready to eat.
3. The Mitzvah of Matanot L’Evyonim – Charity -This is the obligation of giving charity gifts to at least two different people in need.
4. The Mitzvah of Purim Seudah (Meal)-This is the requirement to take part in a festive Purim feast. This Purim party is most joyful. We always have a fun dinner before the reading of the Megillah here at Tifereth Israel.
New Year for Trees
There are four cups of wine at Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees-This is the day for calculating the age of a tree. A tree is considered to have aged one year on Tu B’Shevat.
This is important according to Leviticus 19:23-25: “When you come to the land and plant all kinds of trees for food, then you shall count their fruit as forbidden, three years it shall be forbidden to you, and it must not be eaten. And in the fourth year all their fruit shall be holy... But in the fifth year you may eat of their fruit.” (so I am in my “holy fruit year” at the Ziskind School)
Sukkot - The Four Species of The Festival of the Booths
During this festival, four species are held in the hand while saying a blessing; the four species used are citrus, palm branch, myrtle and willow. The four species are waived to the four corners of the earth, to the heaven above and to the earth below. “And you shall take one
(Educationally Speaking continues on page 6) (From the Executive Director’s Desk continues on page 14)
Membership Contribution Committee or
What Changes Are in Store for Our Dues? It should not come as a surprise to you that the Jewish communityin the United States is struggling. According the Pew Report, A Portrait of Jewish Americans, less than one-third of Jews in America are affiliated with a synagogue. For the past 100 years, synagogues have imposed an obligatory dues structure, like the system Tifereth Israel uses now. This has served its function for quite some time, but now it is time to take a step back and re-evaluate. After the financial downturn of 2008, congregations have started to rethink this model. We are now considering the same. The Board and officers of Tifereth Israel want everyone to know that every single member is an important part of our community. Our professional staff works hard to make our synagogue a place that welcomes everyone. In order to keep our community strong and cover our expenses, the average amount that contributed from each member needs to be $1,097 for a single person, and $2,195 for a family. To put things into perspective, we would like to share with you what it takes to keep our community financially stable. Projected expenses for the current fiscal year are $748,023. Income is budgeted at $625,069. This income comes from dues, rental income and donations. This leaves a shortfall of $122,954. At this point, expense reductions have been maximized, forcing us to examine our current practices. In September 2015, Rob Carter from Temple Israel of Sharon came to a Board meeting to speak. He discussed the concept of an alternative commitment model. In its most basic form, this model eliminates dues, as we know
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a board or committee meeting, or a class with the Cantor or Rabbi. You are never “alone and together” at services - that I can assure you. Let the synagogue be a place where technology is set aside for direct communication; face to face, heart to heart, and soul to soul. The challenges of millennials are challenges for all of us. Let’s seek to make the synagogue the place it can be; a space of the spirit, of community, a place of Torah where God’s presence rests. I hope that you will consider these ideas and see the synagogue as place to make real these ideas. Wishing you and your families a happy and healthy New Year 5778.
(The Rabbi’s Study from page 2)
them; instead, each member is expected to pledge an annual amount of money that reflects their commitment to our congregation and to the Jewish community. Our synagogue has experienced a short fall in projected dues collections every year since 2007-2008. We do not see this trend reversing itself. TI President Cheryl Zeoli, has formed a committee, chaired by me, to study the feasibility of this voluntary dues model at our synagogue. The United Jewish Appeal (UJA) has been studying and publicizing the voluntary dues model for American congregations. In 2015, there were 26 congregations who used this model, and in 2017 there were 57, which is an increase of 120%. This change has come about partially due to the fact that mandatory dues are considered a barrier to affiliation with a synagogue. It is important to note that we do not feel that an alternative membership contribution model will be the answer to all our financial concerns. The 57 synagogues that currently use this model have experienced minor increases in contributions from members, but more importantly, their membership numbers have increased. The main purpose of a model in which members can define their own commitments is to make all members feel as if they are part of our Tifereth Israel family, no matter how much or how little they contribute. We would like your input about implementing this new model at Tifereth Israel. Your response could affect the future contribution structure at our synagogue. Everyone’s opinion is valued, so please feel free to email me at [email protected] with your thoughts and/or concerns.
Susan Levin
Tifereth Israel
Community Mitzvah Day
Please join the Tifereth Israel Family
to make a difference in our
community! Everyone is invited!
Save the Date: October 15, 2015
Watch for further details.
Don’t miss a word!!
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If you do not receive “as we end the week”,
or if you have a new email address,
please let us know.
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New Bedford USY
Last year our USY Chapter had some amazing experiences, including being recognized by NERUSY as a Silver Chapter of Excellence, and having our chapter President co-chairing Spring Convention. Of course, all of the programs offered opportunities - national, regional and local programs. We all thank Julia Levin for her work and dedication to the Chapter as our President last year. We hope she has a wonderful year at school. As we begin to look to the New Year, our USY Chapter is gearing up as well. Our first Board Meeting was held in August. This was the first board meeting of the year, and I am happy to introduce our new Chapter President - Micah Kanter. During the holiday season, we are excited to have the opportunity of decorating the Sukkah and hope many of our Ziskind students will come join us. We will also have several opportunities for Ziskind students to register and sign up for the coming year. New Bedford USY will continue to share updates throughout the year, here in the Tifereth Israelight and other publications and formats. Please feel free to check out our bulletin board, located outside the Chapel, for additional updates and information over the coming months. Shanah Tova, Larry Mindlin Youth Director
Every year we, as Jews, take time to reflect on what we have done. We try to make some course corrections if needed, and look forward to another happy and healthy New Year. I hope that this year, we will work together to make TI full of meaningful memories for everyone who walks through our doors. Thank you and L’Shana Tova. Cheryl
(State of the President from page 3)
have no values. We strive to be a united community and a united humanity. Melynda, David, Asher, Ezra, Snickers, Razzles, Ender and I would like to wish everyone a happy new year and a peaceful Sukkot.
(Notes from the Cantor from page 3)
the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of the palm trees, and boughs of leafy trees and willows of the brook; and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days.” Leviticus 23:40
The Sides of the Dreidel The dreidel is a popular spinning toy. The game Spin the Dreidel is traditionally played at Chanukah. Each side has a Hebrew letter printed on it.
The four Hebrew letters of the dreidel are; nun – gimel – hey – shin. These four letters are the initials for the phrase: “A great miracle happened there.” (Nes Gadol Hayah Sham).
The Matriarchs
There are four Matriarchs – foremothers.
1. Sarah: She was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
2. Rebecca: She was the wife of Isaac and mother of the twins Esau and Jacob.
3. Leah: She was the wife of Jacob and mother to six of Jacob’s twelve sons: Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. She was also the mother of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah.
4: Rachel: She was the wife of Jacob and the mother of two of Jacob’s twelve sons: Joseph and Benjamin.
Jacob had children with four different women. Leah, Bilhah (Rachel’s servant), Zilpah (Leah’s servant) and Rachel.
This being my fourth year as the Education Director, I am excited to continue creating an inviting, fun, and engaging school. The wonderful thing about this program is I am not doing it alone. Along with the teachers, students, and families, we have become a Chevrah - Community.
Shana Tova from Melynda, Nathaniel, David , Asher, and Ezra
(Educationally Speaking continued on page 4)
Above: Ziskind School on the last day of classes Left: Men’s Club Hike
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TODAH RABBAH
We sincerely thank all our sponsors of Shabbat morning Kiddush in recent months!
*** Jill & Dan McGee
In honor of their daughter, Shea, being called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
Marissa & Jason Perez-Dormitzer
In honor of their son, Ethan, being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Robin Gross & Iris Katzman In honor of the naming of Robin’s
granddaughter, Rita Haley Hohmann
Let’s all shout
Mazal Tov !
We are proud to publicize the
birthdays and anniversaries of
our most precious members.
Donald barash On his 96th birthday
Marsha & John Onufrak On their 40th anniversary
* * * Wishing them much health & happiness
in the future!
~ CHAI lights ~ Tifereth Israel Family News
Mazal Tov to Ellen Nelson on the birth of her grandson, Aiden John Nelson, son of Michelle & Evan Nelson, on July 3. Mazal Tov to Goldie Gitlin on the marriage of her granddaughter. Sara Jesse Green, to Josh Gans. Mazal Tov to Leslea & Dr. Robert Harelick on the naming of their granddaughter, Tzofia Raya, as well as to parents Dr. Natalie & Scott Harelick, and grandparents Natalia & Vadim Tchere. Mazal Tov to Meg & Jim Novick on their son Ari’s performance with the New Bedford Youth Symphony Orchestra. Kol HaKavod to Sophie and Edith Helfand, and Ruben Goldstein on being honored at Dartmouth’s “Wisdom of Our Elders” recognition luncheon for their contributions to the community.
Welcome to our
Newest Members!
Carol & Jay Marlin
Always a time for good news! Simmon Tov u'Mazal Tov!!
We'd love to share your simcha with the congregation ~
your news is very welcome!
Our General Fund
Did you know that the General Fund is the source of funding for operating costs here at Tifereth Israel? While some funds are restricted to specific uses, the General
Fund can be used for any need, whenever it arises.
We appreciate your thoughtfulness when you make a donation. We want to be able to continue to provide
everything you expect from your synagogue.
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Do you Facebook? Did you know that Tifereth Israel has a Facebook page? Find us by opening Facebook on your computer or phone and searching for Tifereth Israel Congregation.
Sponsor a Shabbat Kiddush
In the Talmud it says:
“He who has fed a stranger may have fed an angel.”
Did you know that there are many ways to sponsor or co-sponsor a Kiddush?
Full Sponsor: $400 (Basic Kiddush) and up (expanded Kiddush – add on lox, kugel, soup, or other items)
Co-sponsor: $ 200
Contributor: $100
This is your opportunity to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, family simcha, milestone
accomplishment or other event, or to honor the memory of a loved one on a yahrzeit date, along with your Tifereth Israel family.
Your contribution to the Kiddush will be recognized from the bimah and in the weekly As We End The Week email.
And, as always, you can still make a contribution to the general Kiddush Fund.
Programming Committee
The Program Committee continues to plan events and activities for the congregation. Our Friday evening Dor L’Dor services and Potluck Dinners are amazing. Havdallah Campfires with s'mores, Shabbat Across America and "Rockin Shabbats" are among the activities we organize. We are currently working on a special challenge to the congregation that will be presented at the time of the High Holidays. This is a "fun" committee. If you are interested in being part of this committee, please contact Dot Aghai at 508-994-3961
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee of Tifereth Israel consists of a small but dedicated group of volunteers, who meet each month to discuss membership attraction and retention. We have been fortunate to have some great new members join us this year and hope to reach out to many more in the coming year. The Membership Committee sponsors the Annual Barbecue as well as the January Chicken Dinner, both offered free of charge to our members. We do however, recommend that donations of unexpired canned food be brought to the Barbecue as a sort of "kick off" to the Annual Food Drive. We also request donations of warm socks, gloves and hats to our winter program. We hope to see you at these events. Remember – "word of mouth" is still a very effective advertising tool. If you know someone in the area who is unaffiliated, please let us know so we can reach out to them. Dot Aghai, Membership Chair
Tifereth Israel Adult Education
Fall/Winter 2017
Rabbi’s Monday MoRning Class Talmudic Tales: New Life for Some Very Old Tales
We will be exploring the book, “A Bride for One Night”, by Ruth Calderon. Calderon rewrites Talmudic tales as richly imagined fictions that draw us into the lives of such characters as the humble schoolteacher who rescues his village from drought, or a woman who risks her life for a sister suspected of adultery. She takes old texts and makes them new again. Please join us for this exciting adventure into the wisdom of the Talmud.
Classes are held every Monday at 11:00 am, October 16 through December 18 for the balance of this calendar year.
CantoR’s ConveRsational HebRew Class
Cantor Schudrich’s popular Conversational Hebrew class returns this fall. Come learn basic words and phrases in this beautiful language. This class is both a continuation of prior session, and also can be a start for new students.
The class will be held Monday afternoons at 4:30, from October 16 through December 11, then for the balance of this calendar year.
Yiddishkeit: a Program of Remembrance and Wonder At a time of conflicting Jewish identities it is useful to recognize that the situation we find ourselves in today is not unique in our history. About 100 years ago the Jewish community in Europe, Palestine, as well as in this country was going through intense discussions about the future of the Jewish people. This was a period particularly in the Yiddish speaking world of Eastern Europe, but also beyond, that produced a great deal of literature as well as philosophical, political and even theological debate. Zionists and socialists all stripes, for example, argued in print, salons and cafes about their varied perspectives. In addition a rich body of literature including novels, poems, and plays were produced as well as music and art work. Written in Yiddish or Hebrew and drawing on a variety of themes these works reflected life as it was lived or imagined at the time as well as hopes and dreams for the future. This is a very large subject of course, but as part of the Adult Education program for 2017-18 our Adult Education Committee will be offering a sample of some of the diverse works that were produced, as well as the atmosphere through music and art. Some of the lectures and discussions will include works by Shalom Aleichem, I. L. Peretz, I.B. Singer; Abraham Cahan, Cecilia Dropsky and Cynthia Ozick. Planned also is a trip to the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst in the fall and a Klezmer concert in the spring. There will also be a keynote speaker from the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. For many of us our parents, grandparents or great grandparents came from that world. Much of it was transported to the United States during the great immigration of 1870—1914. Arriving in this country they tried both to hold on to the culture of the “old world”, and at the same time were being transformed into Americans. This transformation took many forms and with it much of the older culture was lost or submerged; although its music, literature, foods, etc. merged into what can be called the “salad bowl” that is the United States. Interestingly, as with the attempted revival of aspects of Yiddishkeit as seen at a number of colleges and universities, the work of TI alumni Aaron Lansky and colleagues, etc. that world has not truly been lost. Please look for a lineup of events on this exciting year-long event and hopefully as many of you as possible will be able to attend our programs
Dr. Ron Weisberger, Chair TI Adult Education Committee
Welcome to Judaism Welcome to Judaism completes its four-semester course designed for people who would like a clearly presented introduction to Judaism, are ready for more background or enrichment to their education, or for those who want to feel conversant with certain aspects of their Judaism. The course is also designed for members of the community, both Jewish and non-Jewish, who would like to have a better understanding of the Jewish religion, culture, and history.
For this fourth and final semester, October 16 through November 13, and then again November 27 through December 11. All classes are held Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm.
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Thursday, October 12, 2017
Simchat Torah Dinner - 6:00 PM
Simchat Torah Celebration—7:00 PM
We reach the end of our Torah and Celebrate
with dancing and singing. (Student attendance is expected)
Dinner Menu Salad
Italian bread
Macaroni & Cheese
(veggie & dairy-free option available)
Dessert
Coffee, Tea, Juice
Individuals—$5
Family—$20
Make dinner reservations
with the office by October 9
Tuesday, October 13, 9:30 am
A Joyous Occasion Join us to celebrate the end and
beginning of the
torah reading cycle
We will honor
these dedicated members as
Chatan torah & Kallat Bereshit
Martin Levin
Barbara Glicksman
Luncheon to follow service
Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, MA, 02740
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5778 - SCHEDULE
Selichot - 25 Elul, Saturday, September 16, 2017 Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah 6:30 pm Discussion 7:30 pm Selichot Service 8:00 pm Cemetery Service - 26 Elul, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Cemetery/Holocaust Service 11:30 am Erev Rosh Hashanah - 29 Elul,
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Evening Service 5:45 pm Candlelighting before 6:26 pm First Day of Rosh Hashanah - 1 Tishrei,
Thursday, September 21, 2017 Morning Service 9:00 am Youth Services and Programs 10:30 am Tashlich at Buttonwood Park Pond 4:30 pm
Mincha/Ma’ariv 5:45 pm Candlelighting after 7:23 pm Second Day of Rosh Hashanah - 2 Tishrei,
Friday, September 22, 2017 Traditional Service 9:00 am Contemporary Service 10:00 am Kabballat/Mincha/Maariv 5:45 pm Shabbat Candlelighting 6:23 pm Shabbat Shuvah - 3 Tishrei, Shabbat, September 23, 2017
Shacharit 9:30 am Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdallah 6:20 pm Erev Yom Kippur - 9 Tishrei, Friday, September 29, 2017
Shacharit 7:15 am Mincha 1:00 pm Kol Nidre 6:00 pm Candlelighting 6:11 pm
Yom Kippur - 10 Tishrei, Saturday, September 30, 2017 Morning Service 9:00 am Youth Services and Programs 10:30 am Yizkor (approximately) 11:30 am Break 2:30 pm
“What is True Repentance?” Mincha 4:15 pm Ne’ilah/Ma’ariv/Havdallah 6:00 pm Conclusion of Fast 7:08 pm
Sisterhood Fall Activities
Our Sisterhood Book Club discusses, debates, laughs, and ponders the meaning of life each month! In August, we read the The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict, the story of the brilliant and fascinating first wife of Albert Einstein, whose fame was diminished in the enormous shadow of her husband. Her contribution to the special theory of relativity is still hotly debated, while her role as a scientist was limited by her gender. Her tumultuous marriage to Einstein revealed the flawed man as a product of his times too. Very interesting historical fiction. For our meeting on Wednesday, September 27, we’ll be discussing Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra, a remarkable true story of a woman surviving domestic abuse as a child, who strives to keep her four siblings together while suffering extreme abuse and neglect. Through hard work and help from foster parents, she emerges as a successful attorney who becomes a New York State public official. A riveting read! A reminder: Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 1 or 2 pm, usually at the home of Marsha Onufrak. If you’d like to be on the email list, noting the book selections, time & place of our meetings, please contact Phyllis Bornstein, who sends out great summaries along with important information. Looking ahead to the fall, Sisterhood is planning another fun event at The Zeiterion Theater. Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8:00 pm when we will enjoy An Evening With David Sedaris, one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers who has published numerous essays and books. He weaves perceptive social critiques with biting satire that address the human condition. Only Sisterhood members, their families, & friends (in limited numbers) will be eligible for discounted tickets. Look for more details soon. As the school year approaches, Sisterhood will be taking more steps to support our teachers and students at the Ziskind School. Members of the Steering Committee have been meeting with Education Director, Melynda Schudrich, and School Committee Chair, Sarah Caruso, to discuss ways Sisterhood can enhance their curriculum and reinforce our wonderful traditions. We’re always seeking out new ideas and participation from our members. If you would like to help us organize another Sisterhood Shabbat, have an idea for another community service to replace Knitting for the Needy, or have an idea for an activity we can do with the Men’s Club, please contact one of our Steering Committee members: Cindy Yoken, Phyllis Bornstein, or Marsha Onufrak. Thanks for your support!
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The Spring in Pictures
Havdallah Campfire
Placing flags on veterans’ graves Dor L’Dor Shabbat
Dor L’Dor Shabbat
Left: Dor L’Dor Shabbat and Potluck Dinner
chanting blessings in a group
Torah Restoration Work Prof. Rabbi David Golinkin, Ziskind Lecturer
Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich,, Prof. Rabbi David Golinkin, Rabbi Raphael Kanter
Rabbi Ron Fish, Torah Study Day speaker
(l-r) Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich, Education Director Melynda Schudrich, Asher Schudrich, Ari Novick, Micah Kanter,
Hannah Levin, Michelle Sherman, and Rabbi Raphael Kanter at Confirmation Ceremonies
(l-r): Esta Lichenstein (VP of Torah Fund, North Atlantic Region, WLCJ), Phyllis, Bornstein and Debbie
Bettan (President, North Atlantic Region, WLCJ) (l-r): Phyllis Bornstein, Marsha Onufrak, and
Cindy Yoken
Ziskind School on the last day of school for 5777
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Plainville Cemetery
Plots are available from Tifereth Israel for Plainville Cemetery on Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford. Current prices: Current Members: $600 + $600 Perpetual Care “Legacy” Members: $900 + $900 Perpetual Care Non-Members: $1,200 + $1,200 Perp. Care
Call the synagogue office for details, including the distinction between Members and Legacy Members. Payment plans are available on request.
The synagogue also maintains “Darkei Shalom”, an interfaith section, available at the cemetery.
Inquire about details at the Tifereth Israel office.
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On tap for the near future: We’ve contracted to have the stones in the east end of the cemetery (primarily the Ahavath Achim section) power washed. The buildup of lichen over the years has made this necessary. We also have repairs of monuments ordered. Several people have noted that there are a few monuments that have fallen, due to age, weather, etc.; not due to vandalism; and others are sinking on one side. These will be taken care of as soon as the monument maker can get to them. Lastly, we are in the process of having a marker constructed to identify the Darkei Shalom section. Please note there is a receptacle of stones for you to use when visiting graves, located near the Levovsky gate. And there are two spigots for ritual handwashing
(From the Executive Director’s Desk from page 4)
Sunday, Sept 17, 11:30 am Plainville Cemetery
Annual Cemetery Service & Community Holocaust Remembrance
This is a community-wide annual service. All are welcome.
on leaving the cemetery. We take very seriously the honor and obligation of keeping the cemetery in good shape. Should you have any concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. L’shana tova tikatevu, Ken
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18 Elsa Bronstein
Deena Grossman Grace Turkewitz
19 Philip Flink
Harold Gartzman
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Samuel Kisner Libby Roseman
26 David Feingold
27 Kalman Apfel Ida Holland
28 Zalman Epstein Sidney Shwartz Stanley Talmud
29 David Meltzer
30 Adele K. Ades
Edith Beserosky Theresa Minkin
Jeanette Surgecoff
31 Andrea Allen
Anna Ruth Besen Charles Siegal
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Men’s Club
The Tifereth Israel Men’s Club members and their guests enjoyed two social dinner recently, one on May 15 at Faye’s Restaurant, and one on July 18 at the Oxford Creamery. We also took a group hike at Dartmouth National Resources Trail’s (DNRT’s) Destruction Brook Trail on June 5. A few upcoming events for the Men’s Club (details on all to be forthcoming):
Sun, Sep 24: Sukkah building Tue, Oct 10: Spirits and Slices in the Sukkah Mon, Oct 23: Planning Meeting Wed, Nov 8: Chow & Chat, restaurant to be determined Tue, Nov 14: Hearing Men’s Voices
Tribute Opportunities
There are many recognition opportunities in our kehillah (congregation) to honor or memorialize somebody.
Tree of Life As one enters Founders Hall from the front doors, our Tree of Life plaque can be found on the left,
just before the hallway to the Chapel and Small Hall. An engraved leaf can be purchased and mounted on the tree for $1,000 for a large leaf, or $500 for a small leaf.
Yahrzeit Plaque The Tifereth Israel Yahrzeit plaques can be found in the back of the Sanctuary, left side (as one faces the bima). It is
traditional to honor the memory of a family member with a plate on the plaque after his or her passing. Engraved yahrzheit plates can be purchased for $350.
The plate will hang on the plaque during the Hebrew anniversary month of your loved one’s passing.
Building Fund Plates are available to be mounted on the plaques on the right side (as one enters the building through the front doors)
of Founders Hall. Prices for engraved plates range from $1,200 to $20,000, depending on the size of the plate. See Ken for details.
Outdoor Column For the ultimate way to honor someone, engraving of an outdoor column (in the front of the synagogue) can be purchased by an individual or a group of individuals for $100,000. There are only two such opportunities left..
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IN MEMORIAM We offer our sincere condolences to our members & their families
Rosaria Arteaga and her family On the loss of her beloved cousin, Sheila Rosa Dias
Audrey & James Falk and their family On the loss of their beloved son, Nathan Diamond-Falk
RoseAnn Markowitz and her family On the loss of her beloved sister, Janet Daigle
Allison & Sam Brodsky and their family On the loss of her beloved mother, Elizabeth Kenner
Celia Harary, Ely & Randy Harary, Alvin Kobrin, Sonia & Morton Kobrin And their extended family
On the loss of their beloved mother, sister, and sister-in-law, Beatrice Harary
Rena & Louis Deneault and their family On the loss of her beloved cousin, Mary Ann Lambalot
Martha Hammel, Ernestine Urken, Victor & Dena Hammel, Robert & Bonnie Hammel, Steve and Renee Hammel , and Abe & Ling Novick and their family On the loss of their beloved husband, son, and brother, Lee Hammel
John & Amy Oliveira and their family On the loss of his beloved aunt, Laquadia Raphael
Barbara Green, Sara Green, Rebecca & Martin Eisenberg, Mark & Marilyn Gitlin, and Goldie Gitlin and their extended family
On the loss of their beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, and son-in-law, David Green
Dr. Bertram Howard, Dr. Jack & Leslie Howard, Nora Howard Gitlin & Louis Gitlin, Alan & Patti Howard and their extended family
On the loss of their beloved son, brother, and brother-in-law, Robert J. Howard
According to Jewish tradition, the anniversary of a dear one’s death is to be observed with honor to their memory.
Kaddish is recited and the Yahrzeit light is kindled on the eve of the Yahrzeit day.
We send notices of Yahrzeit dates to all those who have requested these reminders, as well as list the names on our quarterly Yahrzeit calendars.
If you would like to be notified of these anniversary dates of your loved ones, please contact the TI office [508-997-
3171] or [email protected].
[All donations received by August 2]
GENERAL FUND In honor of the Confirmation Class: Micah Kanter, Hannah Levin,
Ari Novick, Asher Schudrich, Michelle Sherman: by Bonnie Feldman
In honor of Phyllis Bornstein receiving the Light of Torah award: by Carol & Robert Saltzman
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Rosi & Alan Geller’s grandson, Gabriel Naftoly: Riesha & William Morse
In honor of Paul Chervinsky’s special birthday: by Patty & Elliot Rosenfield
In honor of the birth of grandson, Aiden, for Ellen Nelson: by Carol & Robert Saltzman
In appreciation: by Susan & Donald Rudnick In appreciation: by Dr. Mark Miller In appreciation for the Rabbi & Cantor: by Andrea Harrison
Stergiotis Wishing a speedy recovery to Louis Karten: by Barbara Dennis &
Byron Shuster Wishing a speedy recovery to Susan Mancall: by Barbara Dennis &
Byron Shuster IN MEMORY OF
Meryl Russell, beloved mother of Michael, Peter and David Russell: by Barbara & David z”l Green, Anne Whiting Real Estate
Dr. Sheldon Davis, beloved father of Harry Davis and William Davis: by Frima & Gilbert Shapiro, Barbara Finkelstein & Borrah Weiner, Claire & Louis Levovsky
Janet Daigle, beloved sister of RoseAnn Markowitz: by Carol & Robert Saltzman
Elizabeth Kenner, beloved mother of Allison Brodsky: by Carol & Robert Saltzman
Beatrice Harary, beloved mother of Celia Harary and Ely Harary, beloved sister of Alvin Kobrin and Morton Kobrin: by Dorothy Mahlab, Alice & Dan Nussbaum, Betty Matathia, Claire Levovsky, Lisa Balegno, Shalom Club of Renaissance
Lee Hammel, beloved husband of Martha Hammel, beloved brother of Victor, Steve and Robert Hammel: by Susie & John Myers, Howard Hafetz & Family, Rona & Harvey Tananbaum, Katherine Udall, Milton Shapiro, Dr. Laurence & Anne Miller, Linda & Joseph Poras, Janice Brogan Santo, Betty & Alan Novick, Lynne A. Tolman, Michael Gottdenker, Sara Fox, Beth & Ian Slepian, Dena & Victor Hammel, Barb & Larry Shapiro, The Landman Family, Andrea & William Franklin, Jill Salmon, Patricia & Adolf Herst, Donald Fox, Sara & Bernie Schonbach, Susan & Richard Troll, Barbara Schron, Anna & Michael Mello, Donald Fox
In memory of David Green, beloved husband of Barbara Green, beloved brother of Rebecca Eisenberg and Mark Gitlin, beloved son-in-law of Goldie Gitlin: by Carol & Robert Saltzman, Bonnie Feldman, Mary & Gerald Franklin, Janet & Robert Feingold
YAHRZEIT FOR Beloved father Max Blake: by Elaine & Leonard Kaner Beloved mother Gertrude Blake: by Elaine & Leonard Kaner Beloved brother Robert Blake: by Elaine & Leonard Kaner Beloved brother Jonathan Gotlib: by Heidi & David Gotlib Beloved father Samuel Ganzer: by Shirley Palestine Beloved mother Jennie Ganzer: by Shirley Palestine Beloved mother Lena Benlifer: by Arlene Mindus Beloved grandmother Jennie Rubin: by The Waldman Family Beloved mother Annette B. Lipman: by Ken Lipman Beloved mother Florence Novick: by Martha & Lee z”l Hammel Beloved mother Bessie Portnoy Abesh: by Goldie Gitlin Beloved father David Weinstein: by Claire Levovsky
Beloved mother Rose Mello: by Michael Mello Beloved father Joseph Mello: by Michael Mello Beloved mother Edith Lansky: by Gail & Aaron Lansky Beloved mother Dolly Palter: by Ronnie & Norman Glassman Beloved mother Selma Kisner: by Ronald Kisner Beloved mother of Martha Hammel, Florence Novick: by Rona &
Harvey Tananbaum Beloved mother Renee Heyman: by Joanne Heyman Beloved father Norman Geller: by Rosi & Alan Geller Beloved husband Sidney Feldman: by Bonnie Feldman Beloved mother Sara Zeitz: by Sandra Moran Beloved sister Elaine Deneault: by Rena & Al Deneault Beloved friend Henry Guilbeault: by Rena & Al Deneault Beloved father Harry I. Shapiro: by Elaine Elias Beloved mother Shirley Levin: by Fred Levin Beloved grandson Adam Levin: by Fred Levin Beloved mother Mary B. Weitzman: by Stephen Weitzman, Faye
Weitzman Beloved husband & father Jerry Blumberg: by Rae Blumberg &
Ellen Gitlin Beloved son & brother Larry Blumberg: by Rae Blumberg & Ellen
Gitlin Beloved grandmother Tillie Levow: by Todd Kates Beloved grandmother Bella Kates: by Todd Kates Beloved father William Menkes: by Phyllis & Neal Bornstein Beloved father Harold Bornstein: by Phyllis & Neal Bornstein Beloved aunt Theresa Wollison: by Rebecca Holmes Beloved mother Anna Greenstein: by Claire & Thomas Friar Beloved mother Hadassah Margowsky: by Percy Terespolsky Beloved husband John David Finzar: by Ellen Nelson Beloved mother Naomi Roth: by Judi & Bruce Roth Beloved father Saul Sonion: by Judi & Bruce Roth Beloved wife Beatrice Wiegenfeld: by Israel Wiegenfeld Beloved father Morris Katz: by Carol Katz Beloved brother Andrew Katz: by Carol Katz
KIDDUSH FUND In honor of Phyllis Bornstein being honored as Light of Torah: by
Robin Gross In honor of Stan reading the Torah, our Aliyah, and the
mishaberach for our good health: by Fay & Paul Sherman In memory of Elliot Horowitz, beloved husband of Betty Horowitz:
by Ruth & Alan Ades
YAHRZEIT FOR Beloved father Dr. William Abesh: by Jane, Neil, Ben and Jeff
Meltzer Beloved mother Tillie Levow: by Helen Eisenberg Beloved mother Tillie Braudy Bederow: by Ellen Bornstein Beloved father Selwyn Braudy: by Ellen Bornstein Beloved father Ray Sohn: by Bernard Sohn Beloved father Philip Friedman: by Marcy Foote Beloved mother Frances Stein: by Cindy & Mel Yoken Beloved father Albert Yoken: by Cindy & Mel Yoken
BUILDING FUND In honor of Rosi & Alan Geller’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah: by Judy
Pollack Yahrzeit for beloved mother Barbara Alberts: by Mark Alberts Yahrzeit for beloved father Norman Alberts: by Mark Alberts
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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Ida Tatelbaum: by Ronald Tatelbaum Happy Birthday: by Dolly Drabble In appreciation: by Susan & Donald Rudnick In appreciation: by Ely Harary In appreciation of Rabbi Kanter: by Martha & Lee z”l Hammel In appreciation for the Rabbi’s support: by Betty Ilowitz Ryder In appreciation for putting up mezuzahs: by Elizabeth & Travis
Kessock In honor of Paul Chervinsky’s special birthday: by Judy & Kenneth
Martin In appreciation: by Martha Hammel
IN MEMORY OF Elliot Horowitz, beloved husband of Betty Horowitz: by Ida
Tatelbaum, Barbara & Sidney Kaplan Leona Schickler Ilowitz, beloved mother of Betty Ilowitz-Ryder: by
Betty Ilowitz Ryder & David Ryder, Steve Ilowitz Maria da Conceicao Pinheiro, beloved aunt of Rosaria Arteaga: by
Martin Lipman Amancio Jose Leite Azevedo Arteaga, beloved uncle of Rosaria
Arteaga: by Martin Lipman Beatrice Harary, beloved mother of Celia Harary and Ely Harary:
by Harriet & Lawrence Fletcher, Anne & Phil Weiner Mary Ann Lambalot, beloved cousin of Rena Deneault: by Martin
Lipman Nathan Diamond-Falk, beloved son of Audrey & James Falk: by
Susan & Aaron Bor Lee Hammel, beloved husband of Martha Hammel, beloved
brother of Victor, Robert & Steven Hammel, beloved son of Ernerstine Urken: by Rosalye Yasher, Mr. & Mrs. Max Gross, Susan Barnet & Rachel, Judy & Liz, Barbara & Sidney Kaplan, Harriet Lipnik Dahlgren, Judy Blumberg
YAHRZEIT FOR
Beloved father Robert Kates: by Ellen & Ronald Berkowitz Beloved father Ernest Greenwood: by Judy Pollack Beloved father Dr. William Abesh: by Dr. Daniel & Jane Abesh; Jane,
Neil, Ben and Jeff Meltzer Beloved mother Jennie Rubin: by Ida Tatelbaum Beloved father Saul Namyet: by Sharon & Richard Grahn Beloved father Felix Piekos: by Cathy & Michael Russell Beloved father Saul Krause: by Irvin Krause Beloved father Jack Singer: by Beverly Zexter Beloved mother Leona Schickler Ilowitz: by Betty Ilowitz Ryder Beloved mother Dorothy E. Siegel: by Susan R. Mick Beloved mother Florence Novick: by Abe & Ling Novick Beloved father Elias Asser: by Mae & Stan Lipp Beloved mother Regina Lipp: by Mae & Stanley Lipp Beloved father Sigmund Lipp: by Mae & Stanley Lipp Beloved father Max Greenhill: by Beth G. Lucero Beloved father Oscar Feuerstadt: by Ivy Feuerstadt & Barry Becken Beloved husband, father & grandfather, Alan Graubart: by Myra
Goldberg & Family Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, Louis Winet: by
Myra Goldberg, Judy Winet-Florent & Families Beloved daughter Jill Dobson: by Phyllis Kroudvird Beloved sister Janet Walder: by Judith A. Barry Beloved mother Ethel Adaskin: by Judith A. Barry Beloved brother Manny Asser: by Mae & Stanley Lipp
ZISKIND SCHOOL FUND In honor of the 2017 Confirmation Class: Micah Kanter, Hannah
Levin, Ari Novick, Asher Schudrich, Michelle Sherman: by Brenda & Martin Levin
In memory of Florence Katz, beloved mother of Carol Katz, Louise Katz, Alan Katz, Fred Katz, and Howard Katz: by Pam Zehner
In memory of Beatrice Harary, beloved mother of Celia Harary and Ely Harary: by Amy Greene
In memory of Lee Hammel, beloved husband of Martha Hammel: by Joan & Bob Field
PRESIDENTIAL ENRICHMENT FUND Yahrzeit for beloved father Harry Silverstein: by Louis & Bonnie
Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved brother Bernard Silverstein: by Louis &
Bonnie Silverstein
THELMA & GEORGE SCHWARTZ KIDDUSH FUND Yahrzeit for beloved father Barnet Smola: by Carol Smola Yahrzeit for beloved mother Ethel Horowitz: by Jay Horowitz In memory of David Green, beloved husband of Barbara Green,
beloved son-in-law of Goldie Gitlin: by Carolyn & Mel Holland
GOLDIE & EDWARD GITLIN FUND In memory of Robert Howard, beloved son of Dr. Bertram
Howard, beloved brother of Dr. Jack Howard: by Goldie Gitlin
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND In appreciation: Susan & Donald Rudnick In appreciation of Cantor Schudrich: by Martha & Lee z”l Hammel In appreciation: by Larry Lutvak In appreciation: by Martha Hammel In appreciation for all that the Cantor and Melynda do: by Ronni
& Irvin Krause
YAHRZEIT FOR Beloved mother Florence Novick: by Abe & Ling Novick Beloved grandfather Benjamin Bernstein: by Maura & Michael
Zeman Beloved grandmother Martha Zeman: by Maura & Michael Zeman Beloved sister Helene Miller: by Sandra & Phillip Zeitz Beloved mother Sara Zeitz: by Sandra & Philip Zeitz Beloved father Harry Silverstein: by Jean & Joseph Silverstein Beloved brother Bernard Silverstein: by Jean & Joseph Silverstein Beloved son David Silverstein: by Jean & Joseph Silverstein
Beloved mother Regina Lipp: by Mae & Stanley Lipp Beloved father Dr. Morris E. Rubin: by Rebecca E. Rubin Beloved mother Sophie Camhi: by Bunny Russo Beloved brother Warren Barclay: by Gilda Barclay Avelar Beloved brother in law Sidney Rothstein: by Gilda Barclay Avelar Beloved father Samuel H. Cohen: by Linda C. Lane Beloved mother Hadassah Margowsky: by Percy Terespolsky Beloved father Mazoor Zadi: by Hana Friedman Beloved husband Nathaniel Kleger: by Edith Kleger
Rabbi’s Fund continued
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ANNETTE B. & SAMUEL LIPMAN FUND Yahrzeit for beloved mother Annette B. Lipman: by Barbara Pearl &
Martin Lipman
SCOTT DEREK MICKELSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Yahrzeit for beloved mother and grandmother Lilyan Joblon: by
Kala Joblon and Kenneth Joblon Yahrzeit for beloved mother and grandmother Lillian Mickelson:
by Stanley Mickelson and Jill Mickelson In memory of Eddie Johnson: by Judi and Jill Mickelson and Paul
Cromwell In memory of Diane Ducoff’s mother Frances: by Kala Joblon &
Stanley Mickelson In memory of Dr. Robert Lang: by Kala Joblon & Stanley Mickelson In memory of Anne Hebert: by Judi and Jill Mickelson
GOLDIE & EDWARD GITLIN FUND Yarhzeit for beloved husband Edward Gitlin: by Goldie Gitlin
MARY BLUM SCHWARTZ FUND Wishing a speedy recovery to Daniel Schwartz: by Barbara &
Sidney Kaplan In memory of Lee Hammel, beloved husband of Martha Hammel:
by Jessica Schwartz
REGINA LIPP MUSIC FUND Donation: by Wendy Garf-Lipp & Michael Lipp
MINYAN BREAKFAST CLUB In memory of Rita Kennedy: by Sandra Nisson Yahrzeit for beloved sister Elaine Burt: by Howard & Sheila
Galitsky Yahrzeit for beloved father Shokrollah Aghai: by Dr. Rahim Aghai Yahrzeit for beloved son Jonathan Bor: by Susan & Aaron Bor Yahrzeit for beloved mother: by Aaron Bor and Wilma Davidson
Corrections, with our apologies:
General Fund
Yahrzeit for beloved son Jonathan Gotlib: by Barbara Gotlib
Yahrzeit for beloved brother Haskell Kivowitz: by Barbara
Gotlib
Yahrzeit for beloved father-in-law Jules Gotlib: by Barbara
Gotlib
Yahrzeit for beloved sister Beatrice Horvitz: by Barbara Gotlib
Yahrzeit for beloved grandfather and great grandfather Louis
Fixman: by Marsha Zeitz
Chesed Winter Assistance Fund
Yahrzeit for beloved father William Falk: by Barbara Queen
and James Falk
Ready to See Israel?
Tifereth Israel last ran a trip to Israel in 2008. We’d like to explore whether there is enough interest to once again have a T.I. trip to Israel, time frame to be determined. If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of going, please contact the office and let us know. We will be holding a planning meeting on
September 6, 6:15 pm in the Rita Leen Library to discuss what we’d like to do.
Havdallah Campfire Service
Join with friends and family for this
end of Shabbat service, complete with
campfire, singing and s’mores!
Saturday October 21, 2017, 6:40 pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Give blood. Help save lives.
Sunday November 12 10:00 am to 3:00 pm To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or
call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740
508-997-3171 www.tinewbedford.org
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SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING
Sept 1 6:59 pm Oct 6 5:59 pm
Sept 8 6:47 pm Oct 13 5:47 pm
Sept 15 6:35 pm Oct 20 5:37 pm
Sept 22 6:23 pm Oct 27 5:27 pm
Sept 29 6:11 pm
Nov 3 5:18 pm
Nov 10 4:10 pm
Nov 17 4:04 pm
Nov 24 3:59 pm
Sunday Morning Breakfast & Speaker
October 22, 9:30 AM
Jessica Shattuck
Complicity and Resistance:
“Ordinary Germans” in and after WWII
Award-winning author of The Women in the Castle, an NYT bestseller set at the end of World War II, portraying a powerful and propulsive story of three widows whose lives and fates become intertwined .
Delicious breakfast followed by our speaker,
free of charge.
Family Dor L’Dor Shabbat
& Dairy Potluck Dinner
Friday, November 3, 2017
