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Mishpachah Matters Issue 72.9 and 72.10 Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772
Mid-May and June 2012
Mishpachah Matters The Newsletter of Bet Mishpachah, Founded in 1975
by Members of the Washington, DC, Gay Community
Table of Contents: Page 3: Mishpachah Matters Is Now Bi-Monthly Adult Story-telling Brunch May 20
th, 2012
Community News? Let Us Know! Page 4: Shavout, Saturday May 26, 2012 What’s This? Page 5: May Calendar Page 6: June Calendar Page 7: Pride Shabbat June 8, 2012 Bet Mishpachah Recognition in the Wider Community Northern Virginia Chavurah
Page 8: From the Archives Have You Read a Good Book Lately? Tell Us About It! Communications Maven Wanted Page 9: Thanks to Our April and May Oneg Shabbat and Kiddush Sponsors Thank You to Our April Services Leaders Thank You to Our May Services Leaders Page 10: Member Birthdays Member Anniversaries Page 11: Donations Page 12-14: Member Yartzeits Page 15: Directory
Rabbinic Search—Here’s the Plan . . .
You may be wondering what the Board is doing to make sure
rabbinic services are available after Rabbi Manewith moves
back to Chicago at the end of June.
The Board of Directors would like to share the plan we have
developed and some of the reasoning behind these decisions.
First, with Rabbi Manewith’s departure over the summer we
are not within the “normal” rabbi hiring timetable. Most
Rabbis are “on the job” or on vacation during July, so they
are refreshed and renewed before the High Holy Day season.
(Continued on page 4)
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Rabbi’s Column Rabbi Toby Manewith Five years ago, Newsweek magazine published its first “Top
50 Rabbis” list. The idea was devised by Michael Lynton of
Sony Pictures and Gary Ginsberg, of Time Warner Inc.
Among criteria for inclusion on the original list were:
celebrity, leadership ability, political influence, media
presence, constituency size, and contribution to the Jewish
and general communities.
From its debut in 2007, the list has drawn fire. Critics have
suggested, among other things, that the compilers (now
including Abigail Pogrebin and Raphael Magarik) are neither
social anthropologists nor scholars of American Judaism, that
—because of the measures they’ve used—the list is light on
congregational rabbis, and that the criteria they’ve used to
measure value doesn’t reflect what the majority of American
Jews value in their own communal and spiritual leaders.
Rabbi Rachel Gartner, had the following to say in a recent
article written for the Huffington Post:
“Intentionally or not, the Top 50 Rabbis list lends legitimacy
to forces in our broader culture that directly undermine core
values of Jewish life . . . Rabbis are called to see, draw out
and celebrate that which is holy in every person, and to fan
the sparks of that which is meaningful in every life. We
write, counsel, teach and preach that what matters most
profoundly in life is who and how we are in the world, not
how many awards we win. We encourage the pursuit of deep
passions over chasing recognition, status or rank. We
emphasize life’s abundant blessings, not that medals—
available only to the lucky few—equal meaning.”
The people behind myjewishlearning.com took a different
approach. They initiated a contest in which they invited
readers to nominate their rabbis. They whittled this list down
to twenty—the vast majority of whom work in
congregations—and will award the top vote-getter with nice
dinner and a massage. Admittedly, some of the people on
this years’ “Top 50 Rabbis” list would be eligible for this
prize; in a change from past lists, 3 of the top 5 rabbis on this
year’s list work in congregations.
(Continued on page 3)
Washington DC’s Egalitarian Synagogue Embracing a Diversity
of Sexual and Gender Identities
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 2
Bet Mishpachah Communications
This newsletter is published bimonthly by Bet Mishpachah,
P.O. Box 1410, Washington, DC 20013. Articles must be
received by the first Tuesday of the month prior to publication
and should be sent to [email protected]. The
newsletter is sent to members, donors, and various
organizations. For a three-month trial subscription, write to
[email protected]. To advertise in our newsletter, contact
The congregation also publishes ATCBM, the electronic
bulletin board of Bet Mishpachah, which contains late-
breaking congregational news, as well as other Jewish and/or
GLBT news that cannot be printed in this newsletter. We
maintain a website at www.betmish.org with synagogue
information and links to other Websites of interest.
Information contained in any of our publications may be
reprinted without permission, but acknowledgment of the
source is required. Direct any questions about our editorial or
advertising policies to [email protected].
Shabbat Services
Bet Mishpachah holds Shabbat services every Friday at 8:00
pm and the second and fourth Saturdays of every month at
10:00 am at the District of Columbia Jewish Community
Center (DCJCC), 16 and Q Streets, NW. Sign Language
interpretation is available by request to [email protected] with
a minimum of two weeks notice. Any changes to this regular
schedule will appear on our website (www.betmish.org), in the
month’s printed calendar, and/or in our electronic bulletin
board ATCBM.
Enter the DCJCC building on Friday nights through the Q
Street door. You will be buzzed in by our shammas. Shabbat
worship will be in the DCJCC Kay Community Hall, on the
right as you enter. A parking lot is available behind the
DCJCC and may be entered from Q Street. It has
approximately 20 spaces, including one designated for disabled
drivers. Additionally, on Sunday through Thursday nights (but
not on Fridays), the DCJCC operates a shuttle between its
building and the Q Street entrance to the Dupont Circle
Metrorail station.
Donations
To make a donation to our congregation, please send it to Bet
Mishpachah, Department 0520,Washington, D.C. 20073-0520.
Or you can donate via PayPal from the “Donations” page on
our web site, www.betmish.org.
Mishpachah Matters Staff
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Bikur Cholim — We Care About You
We want to provide the support and comfort our members need
during a difficult time. If you become ill or hospitalized, or
suffer a loss, or know of a member who has, please let us
know. You can email [email protected].
Death Notices, Bereavement Services
If you are in need of bereavement services or to announce a
death in your family, email [email protected].
To Schedule a Bet Mishpachah Event
Email the date, space needs, and number of expected attendees
To Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush
Send an email to [email protected], with the date you’d like
to sponsor, and the occasion.
Bet Mishpachah’s Affiliations
Bet Mishpachah is a member of: Network of Independent
Jewish Communities and Havurot; Jewish Community Council
of Greater Washington; World Congress of GLBT Jews:
Keshet Ga’avah; Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of
Greater Washington; and Celebration of the Spirit Coalition.
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 3
Though a massage would be nice, that’s not why most rabbis
are in the game. Gartner continues: “Countless rabbis
you’ve never heard of have gained profound satisfaction and
an unquantifiable sense of purpose in the intrinsically
rewarding activities of their life’s work. They have found
abundant blessings off the list, in lives lived in pursuit of
what they care about most deeply.”
This is true for me, and in recent years, due in large part to
you. For me, it’s not about public recognition, but about the
small moments. As I prepare for my next adventure, I’d like
to share a few of these with you. It’s my way of thanking
you for the abundant blessings working with all of you at Bet
Mishpachah has afforded me over these past three years.
It was my honor to be part of a vigil for the victims of a
shooting at the Aguda in Tel Aviv just weeks after I came to
Bet Mish. Eighteen months later, I participated in a similar
vigil, also in Dupont circle, this time in honor of World AIDS
Day. Seeing you in the crowd, in boiling hot and freezing
cold temperatures warmed my soul in the face of terrible
tragedy. On the day that same-sex couples could legally
obtain marriage licenses in DC, I sat at my computer and
wept as I watched members of our congregation waiting in
line. A few days later I married other members in a small
ceremony in their home. I have had the privilege of
officiating at half a dozen marriages since then and each one
has been incredibly poignant.
Weddings just begin the life cycle list. I began my tenure
with the congregation at a bris, and just weeks shy of my
departure, I named that young man’s sister. Witnessing
people create family in many different ways has certainly
been a joy. Watching those families grow and change is also
rewarding. I had that opportunity as a young man chose our
congregation for in which to become a bar mitzvah.
I’ve loved all of the wonderful moments before or after
services when people ask for “one minute” which often leads
to many more of deep conversation about God, or family, or
tattoos or the afterlife. Perhaps what will be remembered as a
highlight will come as a surprise to many. Leonard Cohen’s
Halleluyah has long struck a deep spiritual chord; I have
always thought it would be perfect at High Holiday Services.
Hearing it sung then was a dream come true.
So, please know that you have my gratitude, for all you’ve
done to make my work everything Rabbi Gartner suggests it
should be.
As you move forward, I know you will do the same for
whomever you choose next.
Rabbi’s Column (Continued from page 1)
Adult Story-telling Brunch May 20
th, 2012
Don’t miss the Adult Story-telling Brunch, May 20, 11:30 –
1:30, at the DCJCC, sponsored by the Bet Mishpachah
education committee.
Our storyteller, Bob Rovinsky, has been telling stories for
more than 25 years. He is a founding member of the “Voices
in the Glen” Storytelling guild (www.voicesintheglen.org),
who provides storytelling to groups and events throughout
the Washington DC area.
Bob has merged his passion for storytelling with his interest
in folk dancing and modern dance and studied under Liz
Lerman, an internationally known choreographer and director
of a professional company of dancers in Washington, D.C.
He has performed at synagogues, birthday parties, and other
events. His repertoire includes stories from all over the
world, and span folk tales, true stories, wisdom tales and
stories with a moral point.
On May 20th, Bob will weave information about the
importance of storytelling in Jewish tradition, and what
makes a story “Jewish,” into stories from different religious,
cultural and ethnic origins. He will also focus on our value
for this year and share stories about compassion.
This is an event you won’t want to miss. Free to members,
$5 for non-members in advance. RSVP to
[email protected] by May 14 for this unique opportunity.
Mishpachah Matters Is Now Bi-Monthly
As we alerted you last month, the Mishpachah Matters
newsletter will no longer be printed every month. Starting
with this month, May, we will print every other month.
So, look for us in your e-mail in-box in May, July,
September, November, January, and March.
Community News? Let Us Know!
Did you get a promotion? Has a new niece or nephew arrived
lately? Did you solve the entire Sunday New York Times
crossword, in ink? Send any cause for a mazel tov to news-
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 4
Therefore the Board decided that we would look for and hire an interim
rabbi for a transitional term of one year. After the 2012 High Holy Day
season is behind us, we will plan our next step towards identifying a
permanent Rabbi, who will join us in July 2013.
Both Rabbi Manewith and Rabbi Saks have been helping the Board
identify candidates for the interim position, and the position has been
posted on JewishJobs.com. We have already heard from several local
candidates and some not-so-local clergy who have submitted their
resumes.
During the first half of May, a committee of board members will review
the submitted information and select candidates for further consideration.
During the second part of May and in June, we will invited a few of them
to lead a service and speak with some of our members. We will let you
know ahead of time when Shabbat services will be led by those who are
being considered so you may plan to attend.
The Board will then deliberate and will make an offer to the most
qualified candidate. We hope the candidate we select will be able to start
in July or August and participate in High Holy Day services in
September. We will also schedule times in August for the congregation
to meet with the interim rabbi selected.
That’s the short term plan. We have the benefit of the work that was
done by the Rabbinic Search Committee a few years ago that has enabled
us to confidently approach this interim solution.
In an effort to keep everyone up to date, we are planning to hold two
extra congregational meetings; the first on August 11, after Shabbat
services, and on October 21. We will also provide information at the
Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for December 9th.
Members of the local Rabbinic community are aware we are looking for
a Rabbi, and several have generously put forth names of others they think
we should contact. If you know anyone you think should apply for the
position, have them email their resume to Jack Hillelsohn, Vice President
of Religious Affairs at [email protected].
Rabbinic Search—Here’s the Plan . . . (Continued from page 1)
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Shavuot Service and Study Saturday May 26, 2012
Shavuot is one of the three harvest festivals in the
Jewish calendar of holidays. Shavuot is also
associated with the anniversary of receiving the
Torah at Mount Sinai.
Two of the traditions associated with Shavuot are
eating dairy and a tikun leil Shavuot (an all night
study session on the first evening of the holiday).
There are many explanations why we eat a dairy
meal on Shavuot. One explanation is that in
ancient times a sage discovered that the initials of
the four Hebrew words in Numbers 28:26
describing the sacrificial meal offering for
Shavuot spell out the Hebrew (mei halav) for
“milk,” suggesting that dairy food is the
acceptable dinner for the holiday. Another
explanation is that at Sinai, the Israelites were
considered as innocent as newborns, whose food
is milk.
The custom of learning all night shows our
eagerness to accept the laws of the Torah, the
giving of which is associated with Shavuot.
We live in a modern world, and the revelation at
Sinai did not have to compete with the Memorial
Day Weekend. For a taste of the study sessions,
our regular Saturday morning service on May
26th will be extended a bit to allow for a study
session during the usual Kiddush luncheon
following services. For those still in town over
the weekend, there will be an atcbm with
information about some of the tikun leil Shavuot
going on in the metropolitan DC area.
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 5
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Pride Shabbat June 8, 2012
The coming of Shabbat on Friday night is always
a celebration. When Pride Week coincides with
Shabbat, the service on Friday night could be an
extravaganza. Join your Bet Mishpachah family
on Friday night, June 8, in the Community Hall
of the DCJCC for our annual Pride erev Shabbat
Service. Celebrate loud and proud with us. If
Friday nights don’t work for you or you want a
double dose of Shabbat and Pride, don’t forget to
mark your calendar for our Pride Saturday
morning service on June 9th, also in the
Community Hall at the DCJCC. A festive Oneg
Shabbat follows the Friday night service, and a
joyous Kiddush luncheon will be held after the
Saturday morning service.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR BET
MISHPACHAH AT CAPITAL PRIDE!
As in previous years, we will have a booth at
the Capital Pride street festival on Sunday,
June 10, 2012.
Please let Keith Cohen ([email protected])
know the two-hour slot you can help with:
**10 am to noon (plus some help setting up)
**Noon to 2 pm
**2 pm to 4 pm
**4 pm to 6 pm (plus some help closing down)
This is a great way of discovering new
members and talking up our congregation.
Thank you for your help!
Bet Mishpachah’s Giving Recognized by the Wider Community
Bet Mishpachah received thank-you letters from beneficiary
organizations of our tz’daka. Donations were made from the
Richard Krampf Social Action Fund. A big thanks to our
members, who sustain this fund through their donations.
The House of Ruth for our donation of $1,250 from the
Purim collection. Bet Mishpachah is now a member of
their President’s Circle and will be listed in their Annual
Report.
Northern Virginia Chavura
The sun was shining and there was a slight breeze at the Delaware shore.
It was a perfect early evening for the Northern Virginia Chavura event in
Lewes, DE. Fourteen members and friends came from far and wide to
attend this Chavura event on April 21st. Three people carpooled from
Northern Virginia, two came from Southern Maryland, and the rest
maintain weekend and/or permanent homes in the Lewes/Rehoboth area.
The evening began with appetizers and lots of conversation, as some of
the attendees only see each other at High Holy Day services. We
continued with a pot-luck dinner that included such items as baked
salmon, black rice with quinoa, spinach and walnut salad, and lots more.
The dessert course consisted of pie, brownies, and cookies. Of course, no
one was hungry after that. Because the sun did not set until approximately
8 pm, the Havdala service was held after dinner.
The participants were so excited to have the opportunity to catch up with
each other that they decided to forego the featured movie and to continue
with the conversation. A joyful evening ended with all of us dancing to
music from the 1980s.
None of this would have been possible without the effort of Barbara and
LySandra, our wonderful hosts for the evening. So to them we all say
THANK YOU!
SMYAL (Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League) for
our donation of $500 from our annual tz’daka. The
donation will support the Women’s Leadership Institute
and the Community Outreach and Education Program.
PEF Israel Endowment Funds for our donation of $500
from our annual tz’daka. The donation will support the
Jerusalem Conservatory Hassadna for “Risk to
Opportunity, Music Education for Children of Ethiopian
Descent.”
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 8
Have You Read a Good Book Lately? Tell Us About It!
The High Holy Day services and
study session showed that, as a
congregation, we are reading a
variety of wonderful and interesting
things.
Have you read a really interesting or
challenging book on GLBTQ or
Jewish themes? Want to tell your congregational family
about it? We want to publish your review.
Your review should include your name (as you’d like it to
appear) and the title and author of
the book. Tell us: what led you, as a
GLBTQ Jew or ally, to read this
book? What was the most important
thing you learned? Why should
members of our congregation read
it? Feel free to structure your
review in a way that works for you.
Your review should not exceed 400
words.
Please submit your review to [email protected], by
the 10th of the month; after any necessary edits, your review
will be printed the next month, or as soon thereafter as there
is room.
From The Archives By Joel Wind, Archivist
This month in Bet Mishpachah history: May
In May 1982, David Green was President. There were 128
paid members. A hike on the first of the month attracted only
5 members and the board wondered about the decline in
program attendance, and encouraged its members to attend
Shabbat services and mingle with the congregation. The
monthly Women’s Outreach Potluck Supper took place on
the first Friday evening and a joint Oneg Shabbat with the
Ecumenical Conference for Gay and Lesbian Christians took
place in the middle of the month. An auction to benefit the
Housing Fund was held with a champagne viewing before the
bidding began. Shavuot was celebrated with a Erev Shabbat
service and a Saturday morning service where the Book of
Ruth was read. Lunch followed the service.
In May 1992, Suzanne Wandersman was President. The
monthly Women’s Outreach took place with a catered Israeli
dinner and Michelle Zavos from the Mary Helen Mautner
Project for Lesbians With Cancer as guest speaker. The
Book Group discussed A.B. Yehoshua’s Conversations in
Jerusalem. Rabbi Saks continued his workshop on Halachah
and Homosexuality and Mona Decker continued her
Educational workshop. The board voted to negotiate a lease
with National City Christian Church and to divide this year’s
tz’daka between SMYL and the Herzliya Battered Women &
Child Center. The board also renewed Rabbi Saks’ contract.
A congregational potluck dinner was held prior to the Friends
and Family Shabbat service with the Lesbian and Gay Chorus
of Washington in concert. At the annual meeting, Suzanne
Wandersman remained as President. Finally, a Theater Party
and Brunch took place featuring Falsettoland at the Studio
Theater.
In May 2002, Milton Stern was president. Scott Reiter
received the First Annual Dace Stone Volunteer of the Year
award. The board agreed to allow DC Minyan to use the Ark
and Torah Scrolls for their Saturday Morning services. The
Bereavement Support Committee requested that the
newsletter resume listing the yartzeits in the newsletter; they
had previously been removed to save space. The monthly
Women’s Program featured Rabbi Berner who led the
discussion on the book Lesbian Rabbis: The First
Generation and Rabbi Saks continued his “Jewish History”
class. Finally, Yom Yerushalayim and Shavuot were
celebrated with Shabbat services.
Communications Maven Wanted
Do you enjoy working with social media,
web sites and e-newsletters? Are you
interested in shaping the communications
policies of the congregation? If so, we
have a job for you.
The position of Vice President for
Communications remains unfilled. Mike
Goldstein has volunteered to serve as
chair of the Communications
Committee. If you are interested in
helping, or would like to know more,
please contact Sarajane Garten at
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 9
Thank You to Our April Service Leaders
Friday, April 13: Eryca Kasse and Eva Freund
Saturday, April 14: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Friday, April 20: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Friday, April 27: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Saturday, April 28: Paula Morris; Rabbi Saks, Torah Reader
Thanks to Our April and May Oneg Shabbat and Kiddush Sponsors
Please sponsor an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush luncheon this
year. Contact Barbara Goldberg at [email protected] or call
her at (703) 548-1086 to save your date.
Friday, April 13: Allan Armus; in honor of Pesach
Saturday, April 14: Sarajane Garten; in honor of sharing a
Seder with both of her brothers, Albert and Steven Garten,
for the first time in 30+ years
Friday, April 20: Book Reader’s Club; in honor of their 5th
anniversary
Friday, April 27: David Fox; in memory of his grandparents,
two of whose yartzeits are being commemorated this night:
Isaac Fox and Pauline Karron
Saturday, April 28: Keith Cohen; in memory of his mother’s
second yartzeit
Friday, May 4: Murray Woldman, in memory of his beloved
twin brother Joel’s yartzeit
Friday, May 11: Jeffrey Kahn; in honor of his and Tony’s
10th anniversary
Saturday, May 12: Alex Carter and Ruth Potts, in celebration
of Ruth’s 60th birthday and in observance of Ruth’s
grandmother’s yartzeit
Friday May 18: Vinny Prell, in celebration of finishing
graduate school
Friday May 25: Jeff Kaye & Scott Mezistrano; in celebration
of their 21st anniversary
Saturday May 26: Steven Frank & Ed Knight; in celebration
of Ed’s birthday
Please consider sending a donation of Chai ($18) or more to
bring extended life to the Joel & Murray Woldman Oneg
Shabbat & Kiddush Fund, established by a generous bequest
from our beloved member Joel Woldman. Send donations to
Bet Mishpachah, Department 0520, Washington, DC 20073-
0520.
Thank You to Our May Service Leaders
Friday, May 4: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Friday, May 11: Allan Armus
Saturday, May 12: Alex Carter and Ruth Potts
Friday, May 18: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Friday, May 25: Larry Neff
Saturday, May 26: Rabbi Toby Manewith
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 10
Member Birthdays
May
May 6: Nathaniel Deutsch
May 7: Jeffrey S. Akman, MD
May 7: Ruth L. Potts
May 18: Eileen M. Greenberg
May 21: Jeffrey Kahn
May 23: Ed Knight
May 24: Heidi M. Pasichow
May 24: Judith Retchin
May 25: Daniel Brenner
May 27: Michael Gonen
May 28: Emmanuel ‘Bruce’ Horowitz
May 29: Robert Mapou
June
June 1: Elyse Wander
June 2: Joel Wind
June 3: Maxine Klane
June 3: Carol Wayman
June 4: Diane R. Liff
June 5: Jutta Brettschneider
June 7: David Fox
June 7: Andrew J. Marcus
June 10: Brandon Nichols
June 10: Noah Wofsy
June 11: Morris Levitt
June 11: James S. Nathan
June 12: Annabel E. Kramer
June 13: Deborah Kramer
June 14: James Fortinsky
June 14: Aaron Hoffman
June 14: Mark A. Levine
June 16: Stephanie Handel
June 18: Steven Weinberg
June 23: Marlene D. Cohen
June 25: Sarajane Garten
June 25: Yona Zucker
June 26: Alicia Saffer
June 27: Lawrence E. Berman
June 27: Philip M. Budashewitz
June 30: Hazel Groman
June 30: Sheila Hess
Member Anniversaries
May
May 7:
Beth Cohen & Fran Sneider
May 10:
Scott L. Reiter & David Vos
May 14:
Jeffrey J. Berns & Richard Bennett
May 20:
Jeff Kaye & Scott Mezistrano
May 29:
Joel T. Berelson & Charles Maples
May 29:
Leonardo De Valoes & Eugene Stanton
June
June 11:
Hank Londner & Keith Pickerel
June 13:
Marc A. Bernstein & Jeff Burka
June 15:
Mary Arras & Vicki Brown
June 16:
Robert Saks & Loretta Saks
June 19:
Rene Rodriguez & Howard Stark, MD
June 30:
Debra Montanino & Joan Sherman
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 11
Donations
We appreciate the generosity of our members and friends, and
recognize them for their support. Contributions may be made
at any time during the year. To make a contribution, send a
check payable to Bet Mishpachah, to Bet Mishpachah,
Department 0520,Washington, D.C. 20073-0520.
Member Donations
Operating Fund
Barbara Becker & Jutta Brettschneider, in memory
of Daniel Dishon’s yartzeit
JonRobert Johnson
Andrea Perll
Carl Spatz, in honor of Joel Wind receiving the Dace
Stone Volunteer Award; in honor of David Fox
receiving the Harvey Milk Chesed Award
Alvin Stern, in memory of Israel Stern
Milton Stern, in honor of Allan Armus
Charlie Stewart & Jack Hillelsohn
Joel and Murray Woldman Oneg & Kiddush Fund
Louis Blank, in honor of his niece Stephanie Gold
being accepted to Stern College
Louis Blank & Dan Yost, in honor of their 7th
anniversary
Belinda Cross & Batya Hyman
Mindy Gasthalter, in honor of the birth of Sarah
Yedinsky’s first grandchild, Mia
Georgia Korn, Installation Oneg / Shabbat
Warren Snaider, in memory of Sam Roseman
Richard Krampf memorial Social Action Fund
Barrett Brick, Queen Esther Fund
Keith Cohen, Queen Esther Fund
Michael M., Queen Esther Fund
Jeffrey Kahn, Queen Esther Fund
Jeffrey Nakrin, Queen Esther Fund
Ruth L. Potts, Queen Esther Fund
Greg Rovick, Queen Esther Fund
Robert Saks & Loretta Saks, Queen Esther Fund
Warren Snaider, Queen Esther Fund
Noah Wofsy, Queen Esther Fund
Monica Lobo Filho Baruch Fund for Visiting Artists and
Scholars
Elke Martin, in memory of her friend, Dorata
Bukmiri, mother of Lilian Wainless; in honor of
Yutta Brettschneider’s fabulous Feldenkrais class
Non-Member Donations
Operating Fund
Daniel Salomon, in honor of Elke Martin and Eva
Freund
Temple Beth El, Charlotte, NC, in appreciation for
hosting their 7 wedding couples
Richard Krampf Memorial Social Action Fund
Craig Karp, Queen Esther Fund
Russell Krupen, Queen Esther Fund
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Member Yartzeits
Announced on Friday, May 4
Leona Cason May 4 Great Aunt of Patricia Carlton
N. Stanley Rosenswog May 4 Father of Sheila Hess
Nathan Hyman May 4 Father of Batya Hyman
Pauline Karron Iyar 12 Grandmother of David Fox
Richard Spector May 4 Member of Bet Mishpachah, friend of Larry Ira Cohen
Ellen Cenzer May 4 Aunt of Michael Singer
Deb Ziegler May 5 Friend of Joan Sherman
Etta J. Kaplan Iyar 14 Grandmother of Ruth Potts
George Kingsley May 6 Uncle of Seymour Stern
Joel Woldman May 6 Beloved twin brother of Murray Woldman
Richard Spector May 6 Member of Bet Mishpachah, friend of Arlene Weinstock
Hugh Hochberg Iyar 15 Grandfather of Marlene Cohen
Richard Spector Iyar 15 Member of Bet Mishpachah, friend of Stuart Sotsky
Miryam Rivka Szachter May 8 Grandmother of Ruth Eisenberg
Steven M. Dixon May 8 Partner / Spouse of Jeffrey Akman
Harold Saffer May 9 Grandfather of Alicia Saffer
Anita Lomberg Iyar 17 Sister of Allan Armus
Channah Wind Iyar 18 Grandmother of Joel Wind
Herman Wind Iyar 18 Uncle of Joel Wind
Yehoshua Wind Iyar 18 Grandfather of Joel Wind
Helen Weinstein Iyar 19 Aunt of Stuart Sotsky
Announced on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12
David M. Fein May 11 Member of Bet Mishpachah
Cynthia Sachs May 11 Mother of Tom Sachs
Ann Kubel May 12 Aunt of Paul Entis
Mary E. Summers May 12 Grandmother of Milton Stern
Mildred Spatz Shubs Iyar 20 Aunt of Carl Spatz
Anne Magid Londoner Iyar 22 Aunt of Carl Spatz
Esther Entis May 14 Grandmother of Paul Entis
Sam Blank May 15 Grandfather of Louis Blank
Thelma K. Menaker Iyar 24 Mother of Howard Menaker
Stacy Brenner May 16 Niece of Dan Brenner
Celeste Hanline Cohan May 17 Mother of Joanna Cohan Scherer
Kenneth Cross May 17 Brother of Belinda Cross
Milton Pack May 17 Grandfather of Greg Rovick
Henrietta Isom Iyar 26 Grandmother of LySandra Brady
Announced on Friday, May 18
Joseph Birt May 18 Friend of Jack Hillelsohn
Belle Hollis May 19 Mother of Robert Hollis
Alex Armus Iyar 28 Father of Allan Armus
Henry F. Spiegler May 21 Member of Bet Mishpachah
Max Youngman Iyar 29 Grandfather of Joel Wind
Zoia Avram Umansky May 21 Sister-in-law of Morris Umansky
Benjamin Miller May 22 Nephew of Gabriel Zev
Evelyn Rosenblatt Goldfarb May 22 Mother-in-law of Allan Armus
Leon Kasarsky May 22 Father of Andi Kasarsky
Leonard Hecht Cohan May 22 Father of Joanna Cohan Scherer
Gisele Munzer Sivan 2 Mother of Al Munzer (Continued on page 13)
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 13
Sidney Spindel Sivan 2 Uncle of Carol Stern
Wilbur Price Sivan 2 Father of Renata Price
Jacob Ader May 24 Grandfather of Stephanie Handel
Announced on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26
Katherine Kane May 25 Friend of Elke Martin
Namon Johnson, Sr. Sivan 5 Father of LySandra Brady
Polly Less Sivan 5 Mother of Martin Less
Jerry Moore May 27 Friend of Catherine Tarabochia
Abraham Stern Sivan 7 Grandfather of Al Stern
Albert Jaco May 28 Grandfather of Tom Sachs
Donald Edward Graham May 28 Father of Sara Schultz
Feiga Stern Sivan 7 Grandmother of Al Stern
Harry Goldberg May 28 Grandfather of Paul Entis
Harry Karron Sivan 7 Grandfather of David Fox
David Sikowitz May 29 Grandfather of Judith Retchin
William V. Greenberg May 31 Father of Eileen Greenberg
Announced on Friday, June 1
Frank Gasthalter June 1 Uncle of Mindy Gasthalter
Annette Weinberg Sivan 12 Mother of Mark Weinberg
Fred Burka Sivan 12 Grandfather of Jeff Burka
Harryette Summers Stern June 2 Mother of Milton Stern
Morton (Mike) Tannenbaum June 2 Father of Gail Tannenbaum
Edward S. Levy, Sr. June 3 Grandfather of Ellen Levy
Jerald Weinstein June 4 Cousin of Mindy Gasthalter
Jay Gilbertson June 4 Friend of Catherine Tarabochia
Birdie Goldberg June 4 Grandmother of Paul Entis
Selma Reid June 4 Aunt of Devra Floyd
Richard A. Kopley June 5 Member of Bet Mishpachah
Morris Milgram Sivan 17 Father of Betty M.
Rodolphe de Seife June 7 Father of Gabriel Zev
Samuel Groman Sivan 17 Father of Hazel Groman
Announced on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9
Leo Stern June 8 Uncle of Larry Neff
Clara Sachs June 8 Grandmother of Tom Sachs
Jan Berelson Dickstein June 8 Mother of Joel Berelson
Tillie Fishman Lampert June 9 Grandmother of Karl Schwartz
Bill McCreight June 9 Friend of Ruth Potts
Anita Morris June 9 Mother of Paula Morris
Phil Rosenbloom Sivan 20 Grandfather of Jeff Burka
Samuel Sendrowitz Sivan 21 Grandfather of Larry Berman
Sedonia Cohn Sneider June 11 Grandmother of Fran Sneider
Nettie Wofsy Sivan 22 Mother of Noah Wofsy
Anna Smelo Sivan 22 Grandmother of Betty M.
Jimmy Cockerham June 12 Friend of Charles Stewart
Mazal Zucker June 13 Mother of Yona Zucker
Member Yartzeits (Continued from page 12)
(Continued on page 14)
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 14
Announced of Friday, June 15
Roberta Clair Hyman June 16 Sister of Deborah Hyman
Elizabeth Jacobson June 16 Partner of Eileen Greenberg
Elizabeth Weissman June 18 Grandmother of Jeffrey Kahn
Gertrude Armus Sivan 28 Mother of Allan Armus
Sarah Elman Sivan 28 Grandmother of Diane Liff
Anna Brown June 19 Grandmother of Debra Montanino
Elise Hanline Cheslock June 19 Aunt of Joanna Cohan Scherer
Salvatore “Ben” Zinnanti June 20 Uncle of Alex Carter
Morris Hyman June 20 Paternal Grandfather of Deborah Hyman
Announced of Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23
George Cross June 22 Father of Belinda Cross
Eva S. Baer June 23 Grandmother of Ellen Levy
John Willig June 23 Friend of Larry Neff
Samuel Masia June 23 Grandfather of Martin Daniel Robinson
Seymour Bloom June 24 Uncle of Heidi Pasichow
Albert Saks June 24 Father of Rabbi Bob Saks
Israel Pomper Tamuz 4 Grandfather of Joseph Pomper
Louis Winer June 24 Father of Diane Citron
Herman Kropf Tamuz 5 Father of Barry Kropf
Gerald M. Green June 26 Member of Bet Mishpachah
Ida Grossman June 26 Grandmother of Susan Kirshner
Rose Marcus June 26 Grandmother of Andrew Marcus
Hannah Lippert June 26 Great Aunt of Deborah Hyman
Charles Lewis June 27 Father of Barbara Lewis
Harry Reiter June 27 Grandfather of Scott Reiter
Lillian Spindel June 27 Mother of Carol Stern
Rabbi Ira Eisenstein June 28 Father of Miriam Eisenstein
Ruth Verdin June 28 Aunt of Catherine Tarabochia
Announced on Friday, June 29
Samuel Gasthalter June 29 Grandfather of Mindy Gasthalter
Ursula Petersen June 29 Friend of Elke Martin
David Kaye June 30 Father of Myles Kaye; Grandfather of Jeff Kaye
Pearl Magid Tamuz 10 Aunt of Carl Spatz
Ruth Friedman June 30 Grandmother of Louis Blank
George Singer July 1 Uncle of Michael Singer
Zelda Gordon July 1 Aunt of Maxine Klane
Alessandro Nobile July 1 Nephew of Catherine Tarabochia
Max Morris Tamuz 12 Grandfather of Paula Morris
Ben Snaider Tamuz 13 Uncle of Warren Snaider
M. Paul Kaplan July 3 Member of Bet Mishpachah, Past Board Member
Frank Greenberg July 3 Member of Bet Mishpachah
Evelyn Rheingold July 3 Grandmother of Mindy Gasthalter
Philip N. Woldman Tamuz 13 Father of Murray Woldman
Jack Kahn July 4 Grandfather of Jeffrey Kahn
Mary Kirkell July 5 Aunt of Jessica Erfer
Fred Deckelbaum July 5 Father of Sylvia Kaye, Grandfather of Jeff Kaye
Member Yartzeits (Continued from page 13)
Mishpachah Matters Iyar-Sivan-Tammuz 5772/Mid-May and June 2012 Page 15
DIRECTORY
Rabbi Toby Manewith ............................................. 202/870-3144 ........... [email protected]
Rabbi Bob Saks, Emeritus ...................................... 301/864-1240 ........... [email protected]
Administrator: Larry Ferri ....................................... ................................. [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Sarajane Garten ................................... 571/217-2403 ........... [email protected]
VP for Religious Affairs: Jack Hillelsohn ................ 301/927-5980 ........... [email protected]
VP for Membership: Keith Cohen........................... 301/821-3811 ........... [email protected]
VP for Administration: Marlene Cohen .................. 202/362-9479 ........... [email protected]
VP for Communications: vacant ............................. ................................. [email protected]
Secretary: Aaron Hoffman .................................... 757-297-0153 ........... [email protected]
Treasurer: Allan Armus .......................................... 703/525-4261 ........... [email protected]
Board Members-at-Large Board Member for Educational and Social Affairs: Jeffrey Kahn ............................................................ ................................. [email protected]
Board Member for Congregational Affairs:
Jeff Nakrin ............................................................... ................................. [email protected]
Board Member for Community Affairs:
John Winterson ....................................................... ................................. [email protected]
COMMITTEE CONTACTS Bereavement Support: Beverly Nissenbaum ......... 202/363-6246 ........... [email protected]
Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick): Elke Martin ........ ................................. [email protected]
Book Readers’ Group: Charlie Stewart .................. 301/699-9248 ........... [email protected]
Oneg/Kiddush Coordinator: Barbara Goldberg ...... 703/548-1086 ........... [email protected]
Rabbinic Liaison Committee: Sue Silber ................ 301/565-2673 ........... [email protected]
Sign Interpretation Scheduling: Sarah Blattberg .... ................................. [email protected]
Social Action/Social Justice: Jutta and Bruce ........ ................................. [email protected]
Bet Mishpachah PO Box 1410
Washington DC 20013 www.betmish.org
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