January 2018 / Tevet Shevat 5778 Kehillat Bet Hamidrash ...kbhsynagogue.org/bulletin/KBH_Newsletter_JAN2018.pdfmeeting at 12:30 PM on Thursday, 11 JAN 2018 and an insider’s briefing

January 2018 / Tevet - Shevat 5778 Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) - Kempsville Conservative Synagogue

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Kehillat Bet Hamidrash - Kempsville Conservative Synagogue

952 Indian Lakes Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5655

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Your Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) board meets at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the secular month

Cantor David Proser Co-Presidents Ed Landress (757-305-0626) Myra Savransky (757-639-4213) 1st Vice President Norman Cohen 2nd Vice President David Lesser Treasurer Sam Epstein (757-420-5891) Trustees Nathan Segal (2018) Amos Berkovich (2019) Harvey Eluto (2020) Ritual Jason Silverstein Facilities Charlie Firestone Financial Secretary Libby Furst Secretary Chris Epstein (757-420-5891) Ways and Means Karen Rosenberg Executive Steering Committee Judy Saperstein Member at Large Judy White Alene Kaufman Auxiliary of KBH Co-Presidents Heliene Siegel Lynn Bell Programming/Social Rona Proser Webmaster Jason Silverstein Newsletter Sam Epstein Kiddush Coordinator Rona Proser

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“When you besiege a city for many days to wage war against it to capture it, you shall not destroy its trees by wielding an ax against them, for you may eat from them, but you shall not cut them down. Is the tree of the field

a man, to go into the siege before your? [Devarim (Deuteronomy) 20:19].”

Tu b’Shevat (the 15th of the Jewish month of Shevat) starts at sunset on Tuesday, 30 JAN 2018. The “New Year for Trees” marks the timing for tithe requirements from Temple days. Please join us for Shabbat services at 10:00 AM on Saturday, 03 FEB 2018 as we read from Yitro (during which we read the Ten Commandments) and remain for bokser (carob) during the Kiddush. Please consider participating in the 9:00 AM on Sunday, 07 JAN 2018 for the Men’s Club inaugural breakfast. Open to all potential members. Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) and our programming partner Temple Israel conduct a joint Erev Shabbat service at 7:00 PM on Friday, 12 JAN 2018. Please consider participating with us at the Beth Sholom Village, 6401 Auburn Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. Jewish Family Service (JFS) thanks the congregation for its recent contribution of 12 bags of food and other products. We collect non-perishable items throughout the year. You may bring perishable items directly to JFS on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. Contact Ms. Laibstain at (757) 321-2227 or [email protected] about this non-denominational program. The KBH lobby also lists the addresses of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands synagogues affected by hurricanes earlier this year if you would like to make a direct contribution. Your synagogue requests assistance in soliciting advertisements for the annual art auction. To volunteer in this area or others, please contact Mr. Rosenthal via [email protected]. You may also spread the word by linking the art auction Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KempsvilleArtAuction. Temple Emanuel presents final segment of its 3-part series “Courting Controversy” on Thursday, 04 JAN 2018 at 7:30 PM. For directions to the hosts’ home for Rabbis and Prostitutes (No Charge), please RSVP to [email protected] or call (757) 428-2591.

Candle Lighting*

FRI 29 DEC 2017 4:39 PM FRI 05 JAN 2018 4:45 PM FRI 12 JAN 2018 4:51 PM FRI 19 JAN 2018 4:59 PM FRI 26 JAN 2018 5:06 PM FRI 02 FEB 2018 5:14 PM

*www.chabadoftidewater.com

Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) - Kempsville Conservative Synagogue Newsletter

January 2018 / Tevet - Shevat 5778

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Co-president Mr. Landress sent the following: “Hanukkah has always been a special time at KBH with latkes, music, and everyone having a good time. I missed out this year and I wanted to tell you why. Rabbi Rudin teaches a class every Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM in our library. Some congregants attend Partners in Torah on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jewish Community Center, where one can learn with a partner whatever one is interested in. Tuesday evening Rabbi Rudin is teaching about the Kabbalah. The rabbis of the Kollel do all this in spite of family commitments and do not charge anything for their time. That is why VP Dave Lesser and I were compelled to volunteer to do something for them. We made almost 500 latkes for a

Hanukkah party held at B'nai Israel. Although we were tired from standing and cooking Dave did manage to attend the party at KBH. I wish everyone a happy and healthy new year.” Dedicated in loving memory of Arlene Shea Stein, the Stein Family Scholarship provides a $10,000 grant to Jewish Hampton Roads students with strong academic records, history of service to the Jewish and general community, and those who demonstrate financial need. You must meet the 30 MAR 2018 submission deadline and include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may apply directly at goo.gl/yeEq6g. For assistance or for other questions, please contact Ms. Gelb at [email protected] or call (757) 965-6105. You may find more details in the synagogue lobby. The Alma & Howard Laderberg and Patricia & Avraham Ashkenazi 25th Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film commences on Monday, 15 JAN 2018. Full details on venues, RSVPs, and costs available in the synagogue lobby, at (757) 321-2338 or goo.gl/jXdsox. Films include:

• Marshall at 6:00 PM on Monday, 15 JAN 2018 • Shelter at 7:15 PM on Saturday, 20 JAN 2018 • Cabaret at 7:15 PM on Monday, 22 JAN 2018 • Free senior screening of Body & Soul: An American Bridge on 24 JAN 2018 • The Pickle Recipe on Thursday, 25 JAN 2018 • Body & Soul: An American Bridge on Saturday, 27 JAN 2018 • Animal House on Sunday, 28 JAN 2018

United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) Date with the State occurs from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Tuesday, 30 JAN 2018. $36 includes a kosher lunch and transportation. Please RSVP at goo.gl/u5RJcP or via check to UJFT, ATTN: CRC DWTS, 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4429. You may also attend the issue selection meeting at 12:30 PM on Thursday, 11 JAN 2018 and an insider’s briefing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, 25 JAN 2018. Details available from Ms. Weissman at (757) 965-6107 or [email protected]. UJFT conducts its annual Super Sunday Phone-a-thon from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Sunday, 28 JAN 2018. KBH and the community benefit from grants and programs funded through this community event. Please support this effort when called. To volunteer your time, kindly contact Ms. Malone at (757) 965-6136 or [email protected].

Men’s Club Breakfast

9:00 AM

Sunday, 07 JAN 2018

Sponsor a Kiddush Please contact Ms. Rona Proser via

[email protected]





Beth Sholom Village offers a community concert with the A’bisl Theater Tribute to Mothers and Fathers. De Mommas and De Poppas features a host of local individuals performing songs, comedy routines, and monologues from Jewish shows. This serves as the finale to Kahbaid Weekend from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Sunday, 04 FEB 2018. For details, please contact Ms. Brodie at (757) 420-2512 or [email protected]. Tidewater Jewish Foundation (TJF) introduces the B’Nai Tzedek Teen Philanthropy Program, an initiative designed to encourage teens to become involved in tzedakah. Opening a B’nai Tzedek fund for $250 earns a $250 matching grant. Participants learn about the needs of the Jewish community at home and around the world. Each year, fund holders grant 5% of their fund to a Jewish charity of their own choice. For details, please visit goo.gl/2zuNb6 or contact Ms. Gelb at [email protected] / (757) 965-6105. Please consider lending your support to the Norfolk Mikvah. Each year, the Norfolk Board of Rabbis and Cantors and the President of the Norfolk Mikvah strive to enhance this facility open to the entire Jewish community. Recent improvements include replacement of the hot water heater. You may mail your contribution to Norfolk Mikvah, 420 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517-2111. KBH and Temple Israel host joint adult education classes in the KBH sanctuary. The topic, Broadly Speaking: Men and Women in the Talmud meets on 10, 17, and 24 APR 2018. UJFT and the Simon Family Jewish Community Center (JCC), located on the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus, offers the following activities:

• Ben Gurion Society and NYLC Young Leadership Kickoff at 7:30 PM on Monday, 08 JAN 2018. For details, please contact [email protected] or (757) 965-6136.

• Nadiv – YAD Men’s Giving Circle, Kramer Board Room, 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 17 JAN 2018. For details, please contact Ms. Amitay at (757) 965-6138 or [email protected].

• Operation Hamantashen from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Sunday, 28 JAN 2018. For details, please contact Ms. Malone at (757) 965-6136 or [email protected].

Celebrate an event and sponsor a Kiddush. If you do not desire to sponsor a Kiddush, please consider a donation to the Auxiliary of Kempsville Conservative Synagogue to help defray its cost. You may contact Ms. Rona Proser via [email protected] to reserve your date. KBH thanks the following Kiddush sponsors:

• Marge and Steve Schechner, for the 02 DEC 2017 Kiddush that honored Dr. Schechner’s birthday.

KBH expresses its appreciation for:

• Mr. Adam Horn for his kind contribution. • Ms. Judy White, Dr. Alan Shapiro, Mr. Ed Landress, and Mr.

Harvey Hoffman for assisting with services during the absence of Cantor Proser.

• A donation to the Auxiliary of Kempsville Conservative Synagogue by Mr. Barry Ashburn.

• Mr. Charlie Firestone, Mr. Ed Landress, and Mr. Dave Lesser for their recent work on synagogue repairs and electrical upgrades.





• A contribution from Mr. Amitai Zuckerman, our visitor from Silver Spring, MD. • All our AmazonSmile users, from whom we received a distribution. • Ms. Judy Thaler for her donation to honor the 59th anniversary of Charlie and

Arlene Firestone, the birth of Reese Mascsiangelo (great granddaughter of Charlie and Arlene Firestone), and the marriage of the Firestone’s granddaughter Jeanna Benmeans.

• Ms. Danuta Epstein and Mr. Adam Epstein for “lighting” our outdoor menorah during Chanukah.

• A contribution from Marilyn and Andrew Klein to honor the memory of Mr. Herman Mozlin, Marilyn’s father.

• A donation from Mr. Harvey Hoffman. • Our Chanukah party volunteers: Ms. Rona Proser, Ms. Lynn Bell,

Ms. Chris Epstein, Ms. Myra Savransky, Ms. Marge Schechner, Ms. Judy White, Ms. Danuta Epstein, Ms. Heliene Siegel, Dr. John Young, Ms. Harriett Eluto, Mr. Gary Bell, Ms. Alene Kaufman, Dr. Steve Schechner, Mr. Sam Epstein and Ms. Renee Lesser.

• Alan and Sallie Shapiro for their thoughtful contribution. Rona and David Proser thank all those who donated siddurim and machzorim in honor of the birth of our granddaughter Kenna Ruby Malinow To save some trees and a portion of your dues, or receive a copy of the Newsletter in color, please specifically request electronic delivery by sending your e-mail address to [email protected]. It also arrives with fewer typographic errors.


• 22 – 25 FEB – Tidewater Together • SUN 11 MAR – Annual Art Auction • SAT 17 MAR– Rosh Chodesh Women’s

Service (tentative) • TUE 10, 17 & 24 APR – Classes at KBH

with Rabbi Panitz • SUN 15 APR – Friends of Israel Defense

Force (IDF) fundraiser (tentative) • SAT 21 APR– Yom Ha’Atzmaut

celebration • FRI 11 MAY– Erev Shabbat service at

Beth Sholom • SAT 21 JUL – Tisha b’Av at Temple Israel

Annual Art Auction

2:00 PM EDT

Sunday, 11 MAR 2018 www.facebook.com/KempsvilleArtAuction/

Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon donates a percentage of

your purchase to KEHILLAT BET HAMIDRASH

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Learn with Rabbi Rudin 2:00 PM on Tuesdays

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January 2018 / Tevet Shevat 5778 Kehillat Bet Hamidrash ...kbhsynagogue.org/bulletin/KBH_Newsletter_JAN2018.pdfmeeting at 12:30 PM on Thursday, 11 JAN 2018 and an insider’s briefing