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Beth El Temple of West Hartford, CT
December 2014
Kislev/Tevet 5775, Volume L, No. 4
Temple Topics
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Beth El Temple of
West Hartford Inc.
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford CT 06117
Main Office:
860.233.9696
Religious School:
860.233.9891
bethelwesthartford.org
James S. Rosen
Rabbi
jrosen@bethelwh.org
Ilana C. Garber
Rabbi
igarber@bethelwh.org
Stanley M. Kessler
Rabbi Emeritus
Joseph Ness
Cantor
jness@bethelwh.org
Rabbi Howard B.
Rosenbaum
Education and Program
Director
hrosenbaum@bethelwh.org
Rabbi Howard Sowalsky
Ritual and Executive
Director
hsowalsky@bethelwh.org
Lois Koteen
President
president@bethelwh.org
Francine Stier
Editor
Amy Goldman
Front Page
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Rabbi’s Report by Rabbi James Rosen
Hail to the Editor
The title "editor” seems to depict a rather simple job. It describes the task of
someone who has apparently assumed the role of grammatical expert, a matter of simply
excising a word here or there, suggesting a couple of possible additions or deletions and
making some text fit into prearranged spaces.
But to consciously and consistently shape a final written product is like giving birth
to a new creation. In the case of Temple Topics, a new "baby" is born every month. And
the labor pains involved are many: reminding writers to submit their work, fitting
everything into tight parameters, choosing the best way to highlight upcoming holidays and Beth El
events, and coordinating the many different contributors, proof reading again and again and much more.
All of this in a way that will be appealing to our members’ eyes and demonstrating honor and respect to all
who write.
For the past 14 years Francine Stier has performed this task with remarkable patience, creativity,
ingenuity, and a passion for her work. It is no exaggeration to suggest that for Francine this is been a work
of religious commitment. As one who is so involved in Beth El and cares about every aspect of our
congregation’s work, one who herself identifies so totally with the daily rhythms of our religious life, she
has fashioned for us the essence of Beth El each and every month.
We are taught in the Talmud that one who engages in the work of the community is as one who
teaches Torah. Tradition such as ours uses words as the central way of conveying religious truths, and our
deep passion for real community. Francine has made a huge difference in shaping us all. In her able hands,
Francine has made communication, the use of words, the vehicle for making Beth El part of the lives of so
many.
Thank you Francine for all that you have done on our behalf. Because of you we are a stronger
congregation and a better community.
Editors Note: Please allow me one last indulgence—I wanted to repeat one
of my favorite editorials from 2002, ”Reading Torah.”
I started to read Torah shortly before my adult Bat Mitzvah. The awe and apprehension I felt was a
combination of avoiding embarrassment for myself and my family as well as a fear of committing an
unpardonable affront to those knowledgeable in Torah. Now I realize (after having read Torah for awhile)
that the fear and trembling has more to do with the awesome task of standing before our sacred scrolls, on
the Bima of our Sanctuary-a holy place. At this point the jitters and pounding heart remind me of the
covenant I chose to make with Judaism.
Learning my Torah portion has become an activity that centers me when I feel under particular stress.
I feel grounded in a purpose beyond myself, toward something which has guided the Jewish people for
generations. Just the daily repetition of the words and trope in an effort to learn the reading has a certain
calming effect.
I remember a story about my grandfather, whose father (Yudel) was the most religious and respected
Hasid in their small shtetl. Yudel used to come to my grandfather’s home every Shabbat to prod him out
of bed to go to schul. This was after my grandfather was already the father of four young children and a
business man. I think he probably just wanted to sleep late and rest in bed most Saturdays but Yudel
would have none of that.
My mother had a very special relationship with Yudel. She always wanted to accompany him to
schul and in fact attended services nestled close to him while she was young. But when she came of age,
she was unable to be downstairs with him. She wanted so desperately to learn Torah. Now, both she and I
are coming full circle to join the generations of Torah readers before us. [Ed. Note: My mom passed away
in 2009. She read Torah monthly with such great joy.]
When I first came to Beth El on my quest toward Judaism, it was as an outsider. By that I mean that
because I couldn’t read Hebrew or follow the service, I felt distanced from my religion. And for a long
time I was comfortable there-it kept me invisible-I did not have to align myself with the intimidating and
mysterious aspects of the language, rituals and choreography. But, like Dorothy in Oz, pulling back the
curtain on the great and mysterious can sometimes reveal intense beauty, magic and truth.
Standing up on the Bima behind the unfolding Torah scrolls is something magical. The words are
revealed like a road map– one upon which my yad (Torah pointer—a gift from Sisterhood) travels. The
Hebrew letters appear to me like hills and valleys to traverse-my voice going up and over the hills or
down and under the valleys. When I finish reading, my heart stops pounding and I am so relieved that I
traveled through the reading with only minor bumps in the road. Sometimes, what I am given to read has
much resonance to my daily life. At other times, the reading remains a mystery to be unlocked at some
later point.
Rabbi Rosen once mentioned that one of his goals for Beth El was to have “too many Torah readers.”
I think that he is well on his way-several Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes have assured that many more
members are acquiring the skill and expertise needed to step up to the Bima. I look forward to meeting
you there-we can tremble together!
Francine Stier
Beth El Temple  West Hartford, CT  www.bethelwesthartford.org  860.233.9696
Engaging Generations
Congratulations
Alys and Jack Krichavsky on the marriage of their son Alan
to Mia Katz.
Mazal Tov and Appreciation
for Sponsoring an Oneg or Kiddush
Taste of Shabbat
Jeanne & Dan Kleinman & family in honor of Dan’s special
birthday.
Bar/Bat
Mitzvah
Celebrations
in December
Please
check
with the
office for information
about the Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations in
Lillian Satlof
December
December 20, 2014 (Mincha)
Lillian, daughter of Joshua and Heather Satlof, sister of Miles,
granddaughter of Dr. David and Judith Satlof of West Hartford and
Sheryl Cohen and (the late) Harris Cohen of The Villages, FL, is an 8th
grader at Avon Middle School. Her Mitzvah Project is to "make
homeless pets comfortable until they find a home.”
Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Claire Peikes by the Peikes family.
Dara Hechter by the Hechter family.
A Warm Welcome to New Members
Sheryl & Boris Levin with Alex, Sammy & Charlie
Condolences
Dr. Jerold Blum & family on the loss of mother &
grandmother, Helen Blum.
Marjorie Malitz & family on the loss of husband, father &
grandfather, Larry Malitz.
Steve Malitz & family on the loss of father & grandfather,
Larry Malitz.
Cantor Joseph Ness & family on the loss of mother &
grandmother, Pauline Ness.
Ellen Roth & family on the loss of brother, Gerald
Kershenbaum.
Doing Mitzvot
X-Mas Day Mitzvah Day
Library News
Our library has re-opened after years of being closed and has lots of
new, award-winning books. Please stop by and have a look at one of our
new choices:
Such Good Girls by R.D. Rosen. This book chronicles the journey of
three hidden Jewish children survivors during the Holocaust.
PreSchool P.A.L.S.
Sunday 12/7 11:00 am
This year, our award-winning program for children and their
parents, Preschool P.A. L.S. (Play and Learn at Synagogue) will explore
the themes of Chanukah. We sing, do craft projects and learn new ways to
celebrate together. These classes are geared for preschoolers ages birth to
four. Please, no older siblings. RSVP on page 9
Come see why Beth El is the hot spot for babies, pre-schoolers and
their parents.
Sponsored by Beth El Temple
12/25
Various Locations and Times
This X-Mas day, you and your family can make a difference in the lives of others. The Beth El Temple Social Action Committee
offers a choice of these six rewarding experiences. Information about other programming is available on the Beth El website:
www.bethelwesthartford.org .
Hands on Hartford – Provides direct services to people in need by promoting civic engagement and volunteerism. Volunteers needed
to serve X-Mas dinner and help clean up for approximately 200-250 people. Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 45 Church Street,
Hartford. 9:15a.m.-2:00 p.m. Meal served at 11:30 am
Hebrew Home and Hospital -A health care provider featuring a full spectrum of in-patient, out-patient and community based geriatric
services to meet the needs of older adults. Volunteers needed for various activities throughout the day including socializing with residents,
playing games, arts & crafts, etc. (Suitable for all ages.) Location: 1 Abrahms Blvd., West Hartford. 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Peter’s Retreat - A supportive housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS. Volunteers needed to set tables, cook and serve
X-Mas dinner for approximately 20-25 people. Location: 123 Retreat Ave., Hartford. 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Dinner will be served around 4:00 pm)
River Ridge at Avon - Assisted & Independent Living facility. Volunteers needed for bingo, piano and sing-a-long (Suitable for all
ages.) Location: 101 Bickford Extension, Avon. 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m
South Park Inn – Provides temporary and long-term housing and supportive services for the homeless. Volunteers needed to cook and
serve X-Mas dinner for approximately 120 people. Location: 75 Main Street, Hartford.
Cook at 3:00p.m., Serve at 5:15p.m. (Suitable for all ages.)
Summerwood - Senior Living Community. Volunteers needed for various activities throughout the day. May include socializing with
residents, playing games, arts & crafts, etc. Location: 160 Simsbury Road, West Hartford. 11:00a.m.
To volunteer for Beth El Temple’s X-Mas Day Mitzvah Day:
Contact Marci Alter at mbajba1@gmail.com or 860-676-2248 or Ronit Shoham at shokids@hotmail.com or 860-558-5313 by 12/16
Name______________________________ Phone number________________________ Email____________________________
Check the venue you where you would like to volunteer:
_____River Ridge Of Avon
____Hebrew Home and Hospital
_____South Park Inn
____ Peter’s Retreat
_____Summerwood
____ Hands on Hartford
Second Choice in case you are closed out of your first choice: _______________________# of volunteers in your group_______
Please mail your registration by 12/16 to: Marci Alter 40 Ariel Way Avon, CT 06001
If you wish to email us your choice, please feel free to do so. If you are only able to volunteer for a portion of the time, please indicate so
with your choice.
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Worshiping Together
Shabbat at Beth El Temple
Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 6:00 pm on Fridays and Shabbat
morning services begin at 9:30 am on Saturdays. For up-to-date
information on Shabbat-related programming and all RSVP forms, please
check the Shabbat brochure, the weekly e-bulletin, or the Beth El website:
www.bethelwesthartford.org.
Friday, 12/5
Family Shabbat Service
5:45 pm
Saturday, 12/6
Birthday Shabbat – Is your birthday in December? Join us for
a birthday aliyah (group honor) during the Torah service.
“Motion & Emotion in Jewish Prayer”
10:30 am
Friday 12/12
Shir Shabbat Service
Saturday 12/13
JCL Special Needs Service
Junior Congregation
Tumbling with Torah
Shabbat Family Experience
6:00 pm
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
Friday, 12/19
PJ & Kids’ ClubShabbat
Saturday 12/20
Children’s Playroom
5:45 pm
Friday Night Family Shabbat Service
(Monthly)
12/5 5:45 pm
Geared to students in grades 3-6, this Friday night experience
highlights your children. All Religious School and SSDS students will
be invited to lead prayers. If your child plays a musical instrument and
wants to accompany one of our Shabbat prayers, please contact Rabbi
Garber(igarber@bethelwh.org.) Hors d’oeuvres follow services.
Children’s Playroom
Every Shabbat
9:30 am
There is always something for your child at Beth El on Shabbat
mornings! We have a Shabbat playroom with the tumbling equipment.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
“Motion and Emotion in Jewish Prayer:
The Basics”
12/6
10:30 am
This is a three session series intended for those who may not
ordinarily attend services but would like to feel more comfortable by
learning the basics. Led by Rabbi Jim Rosen, participants are
encouraged to attend the once a month sessions during Saturday
morning services for the next three months and join Rabbi Jim Rosen
for a three-part look at the basics of the Saturday morning Shabbat
service.
9:30 am
Saturday, 12/27
Tumbling with Torah
11:00 am
Shir Shabbat
12/12, 6:00 pm
We welcome Shabbat with joy and harmony, singing spiritual
melodies that are easy to learn. Your heart will soar and your soul will
feel refreshed as we sing and pray together.
Tumbling With Torah
JCL Special Needs Service
12/13 10:30 am
This joyous and exuberant service is open to adults who have
special needs as well as “typical” worshippers who enjoy an
abbreviated meaningful service filled with ruach (spirit and
energy) and geared toward those with developmental delays. The
service typically includes the singing of prayers, story-telling by
Sara deBeer, a Torah parade, and Shabbat appropriate activities
based on the particular theme of each service. Led by Nancy
Rosen and Judaic Coordinators of JCL: Susan Fried and Bonnie
Eisenberg-Greene. A light Kiddush lunch follows the service.
PJ Shabbat & Kids’ ClubShabbat
12/13, 27 11:00 am
Come see why this is a hot place for tots. Barbara Checknoff is our
Tumbling with Torah morah (teacher). Children up to age five are
invited for stories, songs and special activities followed by structured
time to tumble and climb on the special equipment. We welcome guests!
Junior Congregation
12/13 11:00 am
At this student service, we will read from the Torah, and are
looking for students in grades 3-6 to participate. If you are able to read
Torah, are interested, and/or would like to lead any prayers, please be in
touch with Rabbi Rosenbaum at 860-233-9891 or
hrosenbaum@bethelwh.org.
Shabbat Family Experience 12/13 11:00 am
For children in grades K-2, this Shabbat service is filled with
12/19
5:45 pm
prayers,
songs and stories led by Adrian Durlester. Parents are
For our youngest children, dress them in their PJs and bring
them to synagogue for stories, songs, prayers and a Torah parade encouraged to join their children for a meaningful Shabbat experience.
led by Rabbi Garber. For children ages 5-8, join Barbara
Checknoff for a parallel program of stories, songs and prayers. A
chicken nugget dinner for kids and Shabbat hors d’oeuvres for
parents follows for participants of both programs. There is no
charge but participating families are invited to serve as sponsors in
honor of their children. To sponsor this in your child’s honor,
please call 860-233-9891. RSVP for planning purposes, page 9.
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Making Connections
Women’s Network
Exclusive Premiere of Lifetime’s,
“The Red Tent” Miniseries
Monday, 12/ 1 7:00 pm
The world premiere of Lifetime’s miniseries “The Red Tent,”
isn’t until December 7, but the Women’s Network of Beth El
Temple has acquired Part I of the miniseries (running length
approximately two hours) to show at an exclusive preview. This
screening is open to the public and is being shown as a fundraiser for
The Lillian Fund and My Sister’s Place.
Lifetime’s miniseries “The Red Tent,” based on the best-selling
novel by Anita Diamant, is a sweeping tale that takes place during
the times of the Bible, told through the eyes of Dinah, the daughter of
Leah and Jacob. The all-star cast includes Academy Award, Golden
Globe and Emmy nominee Minnie Driver (“Return to Zero,” “About
a Boy”), Emmy nominee Morena Baccarin (“Homeland”), Golden
Globe nominee Rebecca Ferguson (“The White Queen”), Iain Glen
(“Game of Thrones”), Will Tudor (“Game of Thrones”) and
Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Debra Winger
(“Terms of Endearment”).
The miniseries begins with Dinah’s (Ferguson) happy childhood
spent inside the red tent where the women of her tribe gather and
share the traditions and turmoil of ancient womanhood. The film
recounts the story of Dinah’s mothers Leah (Driver), Rachel
(Baccarin), Zilpah and Bilhah, the four wives of Jacob (Glen). Dinah
matures and experiences an intense love that subsequently leads to a
devastating loss, and the fate of her family is forever changed.
Winger portrays Rebecca, Jacob’s mother while Tudor stars as
Joseph, Dinah’s brother.
“The Red Tent” has sold millions of copies worldwide and has
been translated in 28 languages. The novel is a New York Times, Los
Angeles Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, USA
Today and Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Best Seller.
Men’s Club & Israel Engagement
Committee Breakfast Program:
Raz Newman, Director:
Israel Programs at the Mandell JCC
Sunday 12/ 14 9:15 am
The community is invited to our
breakfast program with Israel native Raz
Newman, the shaliach at the Mandell JCC.
He will share his stories about growing up
in Israel, his role serving the Israel Defense Forces in Oketz, an
elite combat unit, and he will discuss the recent conflict in Gaza.
There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
RSVP page 9.
Bite of Beth El
Cooking the Jewish Classics: Latkes
Thursday, 12/18 7:30 pm
Go from “oy” to “joy” – of cooking, that is – in a hands-on
cooking experience. This is a "make and take" demonstration
where we will learn about the basics of a Jewish classic before
preparing our own to take home and savor. It's Chanukah time
and food blogger, Martha Kalen, will be frying up some amazing
classic potato latkes and bringing us modern latke twists! Let us
do the frying and you take home dinner for another night of
Chanukah! Space is limited – this event is for men and women,
but no children, please. RSVP page 9.
Brought to you by the Women’s Network.
Contact Rachel Leventhal-Weiner (rachel.leventhal@gmail.com)
with any questions.
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Supporting Beth El
Camp Ramah Fund
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of the
special birthday of Nancy Rosen.
Cantor’s Music Fund
Jackie Bazzano in appreciation of Cantor
Ness for the bat mitzvah of daughter,
Marissa Lazinsk.
Ellen & Peter Donshik in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Sandra & Richard Greenberg in
appreciation of Cantor Ness.
Maya Margulis for the yahrzeit of father,
Moses Volodazsky.
Judith & David Satlof in honor of the
High Holiday participation of grandson
Miles Herschel Satlof; in appreciation of
Cantor Ness.
Florence Shakun in honor of the special
birthday of Ellen Margolis.
Shakun & Company in memory of Cecil
Schatz.
Phyllis & Jim Turner in honor of Don
Golden for many more healthy years.
Cemetery Fund
Philip Schulz for the yahrzeit of mother,
Judith Schulz.
Chai Society Fund
The following donations were received
in honor of the 95th birthday of Dr. Abe
Weinberg:
Jeanne & Marshall Elman, Anne &
Leonard Goldman.
Jeanne & Marshall Elman in honor of
Howard Meyerowitz & Bernie Selig being
honored by Men’s Club with the
Distinguished Service Award.
Judith & David Satlof for the yahrzeit of
father, Phillip Ralph Ugelow.
Education Fund
Marci & Jonathan Alter in honor of Leah
Goldman’s dedication to the BET
Religious School.
Felice Goldman in honor of
granddaughter, Leah.
Jill & Gary Jones for the yahrzeit of
grandfather, George Scharmett; for friend,
Stefanie Asksomit.
Friends of Ari Santiago Temple
Accessibility Fund
Robin & Rafi Santiago for the yahrzeit of
mother, Lila Santiago.
Jewish Continuity Fund
Sharon & Neil Kochen in honor of
Howard Meyerowitz & Bernie Selig being
honored by Men’s Club with the
Distinguished Service Award.
Rabbi Garber’s
Discretionary Fund
Diane & Richard Lieberfarb in honor of
Eleanore Reiner & Judy Rosenthal for their
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Thoughtful Contributions (received through 11/1/14)
honors on Simchat Torah; in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve; wishing a
speedy recovery to Roz Hahn, Michelle
Levitt & Lois Schwartz; for the yahrzeit of
mother, Estelle Davis.
Rabbi Rosen’s
Discretionary Fund
The following donations were received
in memory of Marvin Lewtan, father of
Doug:
Marylin & Arthur Noll, Carol Rosen,
Stuart Toben, Eleanor & Leonard Udolf.
The following donations were received
in memory of Mickey Rosenzweig, father
of Lisa Alpert:
Eve Alpert, Felice Goldman, Grace
Karczmarczyk, Sherri & Fred Pliskin,
June Rosen & Ben Abrams.
The following donations were received
in memory of Cecil Schatz:
Elaine & Bob Dombroff, Sybil & Don
Golden, Diane & Larry Greenfield,
Bernie Matlaw, Marylin & Arthur Noll,
Judith & Laljeebhai Patel, Deborah &
Richard Polivy, Sonny & Mark
Shipman, Debby & Michael Stiebel, Gail
& Ray Weinstein, Irene & Bob Weiss.
Jackie Bazzano in appreciation of Rabbi
Rosen for the bat mitzvah of daughter,
Marissa Lazinsk.
Drs. Laura Berlin & Alfred Gladstone in
memory of Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Nancy Cohen in appreciation of Rabbi
Rosen.
Martha Ehrlich & Jacalyn Cohen in
honor of the 30th birthday of Dani Rosen,
son of Nancy & Rabbi Jim Rosen; in
appreciation of Rabbi Rosen.
Sandy & Marc Friedman & family in
appreciation of Rabbi Rosen.
Mark Gold in appreciation of Rabbi
Rosen.
Beatrice Goldberg in honor of the 95th
birthday of brother, Abe Weinberg.
Lori, Harvey & Joshua Goodman in
appreciation of Rabbi Rosen.
Nancy & Dennis Gottfried in honor of the
bat mitzvah of daughter, Lucy; in
appreciation of Rabbi Rosen, Rabbi
Garber, Rabbi Rosenbaum, Rabbi
Sowalsky and Cantor Ness.
Sandra & Richard Greenberg in honor of
Howard Meyerowitz being honored by
Men’s Club with the Distinguished Service
Award; in appreciation of Rabbi Rosen &
Rabbi Sowalsky.
Miriam Lappen in honor of the 95th
birthday of Abe Weinberg; in honor of the
naming of granddaughter, Reese Sydney
Wolf.
Robert Levine in memory of Dr. Marvin
Levine.
Judy & Harold Levy in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Tim McCarthy for the yahrzeit of wife,
Frances Erlichson.
Sherri & Fred Pliskin in honor of Lois
Koteen & Nancy Rosen; in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Nelson Riner in honor of the 95th birthday
of Abe Weinberg.
Joanne & Arthur Rome in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Martin Schulz for the yahrzeit of wife,
Judith Schulz; for mother-in-law, Bessie
Lovitz Beltzer; for father-in-law, Samuel
Lovitz.
Anne Stein in appreciation of Rabbi
Rosen.
Heidi & Stan Teplitz in honor of the 30th
wedding anniversary of Linda & Steve
Blotner.
Susan & Marty Ungar in memory of
Harold Epstein.
Lorraine & Farrel Vogelhut in
appreciation of Judy Rosenthal.
Sara Wolf in appreciation of Rabbi Rosen.
Ruth Yincovich in appreciation of Rabbi
Rosen.
Dr. Richard Zimmerman for the yahrzeit
of mother, Nora Zimmerman.
Taste of Shabbat Fund
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of the 95th
birthday of Abe Weinberg.
Loren & Joel Gelber in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Florence & Philip Post in honor of Bob
Gruskay receiving the Keeper of the Flame
Award from CT Valley Regional
Federation of Men’s Clubs; in honor of
Howard Meyerowitz & Bernie Selig
receiving the Men’s Club Distinguished
Service Award.
Temple Fund
The following donations were received
in memory of Marvin Lewtan, father of
Doug:
Ruth & Bert Berlin, Leslie & Harold
Blumberg, Janet & Robert Bruner,
Barbara & Harold Fink, Diane & Larry
Greenfield, The Flaxman family,
William, Sue & David Kanter, Doris &
Simon Konover, Barbara & Ira Levin,
Mahoney Sabol & Company, Rachel &
Mitchell Marcus, Carla & Steve
Schwartz, Trans-Tex, Dottie & Zane
Wernick.
The following donations were received
in memory of Mickey Rosenzweig, father
of Lisa Alpert:
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Ann Cohen, Amy & Jim Goldman, Sydney,
Melissa & David Lerner, Gilda Liebowitz,
Freda & Lenny Schwartz, Laurie & Steven
Strauss.
The following donations were received in
memory of Cecil Schatz:
Marjorie & Bruce Abel, Barbra & Samuel
Chester, Doris & Simon Konover, Jay
Levin, Nancy Shuch.
Amy & Jim Goldman in memory of Evelyn
Stier, mother of Steve.
Leah & Peter Katz in appreciation of High
Holiday honor.
Stella & Arthur Mostel in honor of Carolyn
& Jeffrey Weiser & daughters.
Deborah & Richard Polivy in honor of
Bernie Selig being honored by Men’s Club
with the Distinguished Service Award.
Lea & Bernie Selig in memory of Evelyn
Stier, mother of Steve.
Edna, David & Naomi Shamash in honor of
Howard Meyerowitz being honored by Men’s
Club with the Distinguished Service Award.
Anne Stein in appreciation of the Beth El
Temple staff and volunteers.
Selma Squires in honor of the marriage of
granddaughter, Anna Squires Levine to Ethan
Kershar.
Carolyn & Jeff Weiser in memory of Evelyn
Stier, mother of Steve.
Yahrzeit
Carolyn Bernstein for friend, Danica
Cupurdija.
Dr. Jordan Blinder & family for father &
grandfather, Steven Blinder.
Harold Blumberg for mother, Jean
Blumberg.
Shirley K. & David Brody & family for
mother & grandmother, Molly Kling; for
mother & grandmother, Rebecca Brody.
Sharon & Steve Conway for father, Bernard
Reisman; for mother, Judy Conway.
Reeva Cremer for mother, Fanny Smith
Cremer.
Meryl Danitz for father, Irving Ducker.
Harriet M. Dannhauser for father, H. Louis
Mandell.
Ellen & Peter Donshik for mother, Sylvia
Philips.
Sandy & Marc Friedman & family for
parents & grandparents, Thelma & Seymour
Gold.
Sarah Friedman for Samuel Markman; for
sister, Rose Adelson.
Irene Fromson for husband, Frank Fromson.
Nan Glass for grandmother, Rose Gould
Mass; for Holocaust remembrance, Valerie
Draheim.
Doris & Herb Golinsky for son, Jed M.
Golinsky; for father, Max J. Golinsky.
Susan & Bob Gold for father, Leo J. Gold.
Barbara & Robert Green for father, Jack
Franzman; for father, Sydney Green.
Diane & Larry Greenfield for mother, Ethel
Bernstein.
Vivian Haas for mother, Bernice Kosofsky.
Lillian Hillman for daughter, Carolyn
Hillman.
Jill, Brad, Will & Jack Hutensky for
Holocaust remembrance, Harry Steinbach.
Barbara Karasik for father, Joseph Issac
Silver.
Debbie & Gary Katz for father, Gerald
Steinberg.
Jeffrey Katz for mother, Jean Goldman Katz.
Debbie & Steve Kleinman for father,
Benjamin Kleinman.
Gina Koppel for mother, Sybil Simon.
Leslie & Paul Korus & family for father &
grandfather, Arthur Bodner.
Andre Lerer for father, Sam Lerer.
Wendy Lyon for father, Dr. Sam Lyon; for
brother, Daniel Lyon.
Lynn & Joel Malkoff for mother, Harriet
Treach.
Sheila & Howard Mark for brother, Lester
Mark.
Barbara Messing for husband, Arthur
Messing; for parents, Thelma & Sidney
Steinberg.
Harold Moskowitz for mother, Ruth
Moskowitz.
Honi Papernik for mother, Muriel Cohen.
Randi Piaker for mother, Barbara Levy.
Elliott Pollack for parents, Mollie & Samuel
Pollack.
Rhona & Joel Roffer for father, Ira J.
Posnak.
Joanne Rome for father, Hy Gloth.
Lillian Rosenberg for mother-in-law,
Gertrude Rosenberg.
Gloria Rubin for father, Jack Miller; for
grandfather, David Cohen.
Sandra & Marshall Rulnick for mother, Sara
Rulnick.
Sue Eisner Saidel for mother, Gladys Rose
Eisner.
Florence Shakun for father-in-law, Hyman
Shakun.
Karen & Roy Shakun & family for father,
Norton Seltzer; for father, Richard Shakun; for
grandmother, Ann Seltzer.
Cyral & Richard Sheldon & family for
mother & grandmother, Ruth Krongold.
Stacey Stern Shore & Eric Shore for
parents, Myra & Lionel Stern.
Dr. Joseph Springut for father, Arthur
Springut.
Paula Steinberg for parents, Sylvia Mildred
& Albert Max Drucker.
Michael Stiebel for father, Abner Stiebel.
Suzanne & Stanley Stier for mother,
Gertrude Senft Besunder; for father, Irving
Stier; for brother, Walter Stier; for Holocaust
remembrance, Basia Cukrowski.
Gertrude Sucoll for husband, Dr. Sidney
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Selma Squires for husband, Arnold Squires.
Lois & Jason Tanzer for parents, Mary &
Benjamin Blessoff; for father, Saul Tanzer.
Shirley & Julius Wachtel for father, Samuel
Wilensky; for father, Morris Wachtel; for
Holocaust remembrance, Miriam Sternfeld &
Julio Sternberg.
Susan & Stuart Wachtel for Holocaust
remembrance, Dionyz Stein.
Tsedakah/Chesed Fund
Michael Fink in memory of Marvin Lewtan,
father of Doug.
Youth Activities Fund
Andrea & Dr. Robert Lindenberg in honor
of the bat mitzvah of Lucy Gottfried, daughter
of Nancy & Dennis Gottfried.
Endowment Funds
General Endowment
The Coopers in memory of David deCastro
Robles, father of Esther Aronson.
Marsha & Warren Fisher in appreciation of
the Beth El Temple community and the honor
on Kol Nidre.
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of Judy
Rosenthal, “Kallah Mafteret” on Simchat
Torah.
Phyllis & Richard Levy in honor of the 30th
wedding anniversary of Carol & Burton
Cunin.
Lauren Reynolds in honor of Micah Francis
Reynolds.
Naomi & Michael Cohen
Endowment Fund
Naomi & Michael Cohen in memory of
Mickey Rosenzweig, father of Lisa Alpert.
Merle & David Harris in honor of the 75th
birthday of Michael Cohen.
Friends Fund for Members in Need
Lee Ann & Claudio Benadiva in honor of
Judy Rosenthal, “Kallah Mafteret” on Simchat
Torah; in memory of Cantor Herbert Weiser,
father of Jeff.
Joyce & Richard Leibert in memory of Cecil
Schatz; in memory of Linda Hammerman,
sister of Annette Levine; in memory of Jerry
Wagner.
Judy & David Rosenthal in memory of Cecil
Schatz; in honor of the engagement of Allison
Shapiro, daughter of Joan & Paul, to Michael
Dwork.
Patti & Howard Weiner, Fran Weiner in
honor of Judy Rosenthal, “Kallah Mafteret”
on Simchat Torah; in memory of Marvin
Lewtan, father of Doug; in memory of Cecil
Schatz; in memory of Herbert Weiner.
Gavens Family
College Youth Fund
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of the birth of
Isabella Small, granddaughter of Ruth &
Gilbert; in appreciation of having experienced
these High Holidays.
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Irving & Shirley Gutcheon
Endowment Fund
Paulette & Jim Lotstein in honor of the
bat mitzvah of Rae Hannah Gutcheon,
daughter of Mina Nemirow & Jason Gutcheon; in honor of Rabbi Stanley Kessler receiving an honorary degree from University
of Hartford; in memory of Dan Miller, husband of Cipie; in memory of Sylvia Novarr,
mother of Susan Schenker; wishing a
speedy recovery to Roz Hahn; for the yahrzeit of grandparents, Annie & Samuel Lotstein.
Anna Heineman Memorial Fund
Barbara Fertig in memory of mother, Anna Heineman.
Lisa Grant & Billy Weitzer in memory of
Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve.
Hattie Kaufman in memory of mother,
Anna Heineman.
Eleanor Weinberg Jainchill
Family Fund
Lois & Chuck Koteen in honor of the 95th
birthday of Abe Weinberg.
Koteen Family Fund
The following donations were received in
honor of birth of Samuel Tilden Barr,
grandson of Lois & Chuck Koteen:
Carolyn & Stu Bernstein, Leah & Peter
Katz
The following donations were received in
honor of the birth of Ansley Rose Koteen,
granddaughter of Lois & Chuck:
Carolyn & Stu Bernstein, Judy & David
Borus, Annette & Sy Gavens, Leah &
Peter Katz.
Abbey & Stephen Kreinik wishing a
speedy recovery to Chuck Koteen.
Dr. Leo P. Reiner Endowment Fund
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of Eleanore Reiner, “Kallah Torah” on Simchat
Supporting Beth El
Torah.
Lois & Alvin Reiner Family Fund
Alvin Reiner in honor of the 50th wedding
anniversary of Judie & Coleman Levy; in
honor of the 65th wedding anniversary of
Jeanne & Marshall Elman; in honor of the
birth of Mickey Sowalsky Schaeffer, granddaughter of Dora & Rabbi Howard Sowalsky; in honor of the birthday of granddaughter, Ellen Arnstein; in honor of the
retirement of Michael Price; in memory of
Cecil Schatz; in memory of Marvin Lewtan, father of Doug.
Roland-Berkowitz Family Fund
Lenore Weisinger in memory of parents,
Betty & Max Berkowitz; of grandfather,
Louis Berkowitz.
Michael & Susan Schenker
Endowment Fund
Gail & Steve Muntner in memory of Sylvia Novarr, mother of Susan Schenker.
Susan & Michael Schenker in memory of
Cecil Schatz; in memory of Evelyn Stier,
mother of Steve; for the yahrzeit of parents,
Muriel & Morton Schenker.
Muriel G. & Morton L. Schenker
Fund for the Arts
Norma Jean & Robert Sternschein in
honor of the special birthdays of Stuart
Herskovitz and Michael Herskovitz.
Mort Shechtman Men’s Club Fund
Annette & Sy Gavens in honor of Jacob
Kovel, “Chattan Bereshith” on Simchat
Torah.
Joy Shechtman Mankoff & Ronald
Mankoff in honor of the birthday of Vicki
Shechtman.
Bruce Shein & Sharon Levine-Shein
Endowment Fund
Sharon Levine-Shein & Bruce Shein in
honor of Joseph Rachlin being honored by
Beth El Temple for his years of service to
the Board of Trustees; in honor of Howard
Meyerowitz & Bernie Selig being honored
by Men’s Club with the Distinguished Service Award; in honor of the special birthday of Lillian Hillman; in honor of the 95th
birthday of Abe Weinberg; in memory of
Cecil Schatz; in memory of Evelyn Stier,
mother of Steve; in appreciation of Karyn
Schwartzer & Melissa Mentzer.
Sowalsky Gabbai Rishon
Endowment Fund
Gilda Liebowitz in honor of the birth of
Mickey Sowalsky Schaeffer, grandson of
Dora & Rabbi Howard Sowalsky.
Jacalyn Szarkowicz-Nair for the yahrzeit
of husband, Robert Nair.
Leigh A. Newman & Gary S. Starr
Family Fund
Dr. Joseph Starr in honor of Leigh Newman “davening” the Haftorah on Yom Kippur.
Dr. Manuel M. Stier Memorial Fund
The following donations were received in
memory of Evelyn Stier, mother of Steve:
Meryl & Mitchell Danitz, Barbara Fertig, Annette & Sy Gavens, Hattie Kaufman, Lois & Chuck Koteen, Abbey &
Stephen Kreinik, Florence & Philip Post,
Rhona & Dr. Joel Roffer.
Sussman Families Fund
Suzanne Sussman & Olga Smith for the
yahrzeit of father & husband, Jack Smith.
Amy E. Toyen Endowment Fund
Marilyn & Alan Rothstein for the yahrzeit
of father, Leo Simon; for aunt, Rose
Sverdlin.
Endowment News
Why Endowment?
Honor the Past. . .Cherish the Present.. .Assure the Future. . .
The Talmud teaches us, “I did not find the world desolate when I entered it, and as my fathers planted for me,
so do I plant for my children.”
Each of us has the opportunity to do something for the future of Beth El Temple. We can make a difference. We can Aim Chai. This is
our community and it is our responsibility to preserve what has been created and help it flourish. A secure Endowment will enable us to
realize the future and meet the ever-changing needs of our congregation. We honor our past, as we support today’s strength’s, in order to
secure tomorrow’s possibilities.
Everyone has a unique family and financial situation but your legacy gift can be designed to match your personal circumstances. With
your support, we will secure a sound future for Beth El Temple. Contact endowment@bethelwh.org or one of the Endowment Trustees.
Dan Gottfried Myra Kleinman Lois Koteen
Abbey M Kreinik Jerry Leshem
Judie Levy Frank Resnick
Naomi Tussin Stuart Wachtel
Howard Weiner
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RSVP
Enjoying Beth El
Women’s Network Pre-Screening of
“The Red Tent” Mini-Series 12/1 7:00 pm
___$18 in advance; ___$20 at the door
Includes popcorn and hot chocolate.
Total $___
To RSVP contact Beth Papermaster
at bethpapermaster@yahoo.com or call the office 860-2339696.
PreSchool PALS (Play & Learn At
Synagogue)
12/7 11:00 am
$10 Beth El members___
$15 Non-Members___
Total $___
Men’s Club & Israel Engagement Committee
Breakfast Program
12/14 9:15 am
Cost: $7 (no charge for Men’s Club members)
Walk-ins: $10 ($5 for Men’s Club members)
RSVP: by 12/11 to Joe Springut - 860-676-9878/
dr.EyesJoe@gmail.com (Contact Joe if you need a ride.)
Total $___
Bite of Beth El
RSVP: by 12/12 $20/Adult___
12/18 7:30 pm
Total $___
PJ & Kids’ ClubShabbat
12/19 5:45 pm
(suggested for planning purposes)
Adult Oneg
no charge
#____
Child Nuggets no charge
#____
Mail to: Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave.,
West Hartford, CT 06117
Name____________________ Email_______________
Address__________________ Phone____________
Grand Total $ ________
Doing Mitzvot
Israel, Chazzanut & Chanukiah Thursday
12/4 Dinner 5:30 pm Concert 7:30 pm
An Evening of Opera Arias
Sunday
12/14 Dinner 5:30 pm
Concert 7:00 pm
The 2014-15 Music Series at Beth El will be kicking-off this month
with two memorable offerings! Please join us for "Songs Of The Heart"A Concert Of Cantorial and Holiday Music by Raymond Goldstein,
Israeli composer and arranger on Thursday, December 4. An
Israeli pre-concert dinner will be offered at 5:30pm and the concert
will begin at 7:30pm. Cantors Chaim Dovid Berson, Sanford Cohn,(of
The Emanuel Synagogue-West Hartford), Brian Mayer and Gideon
Zelermyer (formerly of West Hartford) will be accompanied by pianist
Adrian Durlester and instrumentalists. A community chorale with Beth El
Temple Adult and Children's Choirs and members of The Solomon
Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford and Bess and Paul Siegel
Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford children's choirs will also perform
Chanukah and Israeli musical favorites all under the direction of Cantor
Joseph Ness. An Israeli pre-concert dinner by Yosi Kosher Catering will
be offered. RSVP not required for dinner. Dinner is $10 per person (cash
only) for dinners.
"An Evening Of Opera Arias" Orchestral concert will be
offered on Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. Beloved opera arias by
Mozart, Bizet, Massenet and Korngold among other opera composers will
be interpreted by leading artists of the national and international opera
stages: John Bellemer, tenor, possesses a voice described by The New
York Times as "clarion-toned". Emerging soprano, Ashley Kerr, is praised
for her "plush and seductive tone." Mezzo soprano, Shirin Eskandani, is
hailed by Opera Today for her " pleasing and pliant voice." Baritone, Chai
Lun Yueh, back by popular demand, is an award-winning artist with a rich
and powerful voice. Cantor Ness conducts the Beth El Orchestra.
Wednesday Evening Music Lectures
Charter Oak Project
Sunday 12/7 9:00 am Cook at Beth El
Monday 12/8 5:30 pm Serve at
Charter Oak Cultural Center
In cooperation with the Charter Oak Cultural Center, we
prepare (Sunday morning at Beth El) and then serve dinner on
Monday evening to Hartford schoolchildren and their families
at the Charter Oak Cultural Center. For information, contact
Craig Diamond at 860-461-0263, craigpdiamond@yahoo.com,
or Kerry Rausch at 860-232-3591, rausch.kerry@gmail.com.
Loaves & Fishes Monday 12/8 10:00 am
On the first Monday of each month, a group of Beth El
volunteers meets at this soup kitchen in the Immanuel Church
in Hartford. The group prepares and serves lunch to
approximately 70-90 clients. For more information, contact
Ellen Solomon gingy81434@hotmail.com.
KNITzvah Group
BEMA-Beth El Music & Arts
12/14
10:00 am
The award winning KNITzvah Group will be starting its 13th
year. If you love to knit, join us. We usually meet once a month
on a Sunday morning. Check with the office for actual location
and for future dates and bring a # 10 needle.
Annette, Cipie & NormaJean
with Cantor Joseph Ness
2/18/15
8:00 pm
Starting Points—Mendelssohn, Mahler, Schoenberg
2/25/15
8:00 pm
The Influence of European Jewish Composers; Joseph
Smith, guest pianist.
3/4/15 No Class PURIM
3/11/15
8:00 pm
Wagner’s Jews - Movie Screening plus discussion with music expert,
Hilan Warshaw.
3/18/15
8:00 pm
Music of the Theater: Korngold, Weill, Eisler, Hermann, Gershwin,
Bernstein, Sondheim and more.
Please note: The Beth El Choir will
appear at the Bushnell, Thursday, 5/7-Sunday, 5/10 with the
exception of the Friday night performance.
. Beethoven & Mozart: Symphony No. 6 & Bernstein’s “Chichester
Psalms.” Part of the Masterworks Series with conductor Carolyn Kuan,
The Hartford Chorale, Beth El Temple Choir, & Beth Israel Chorus.
(This concert is not part of the BEMA annual season series.)
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December 2014
Kislev /Tevet 5775
Daily Service Schedule
Mornings 7:00 am Monday—Friday, 8:45 am Sunday
Evenings 7:30 pm Sun. -Thurs.
Shabbat ‫ שבת‬Friday 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday 9:30 am Shacharit-Torah Service Musaf, Mincha-Ma’ariv-Havdalah (MMH) SEE BELOW
Note: When a Saturday evening B/M is listed, there will be a concurrent service in the Chapel.
SUNSUNDAY
MONDAY
1 9 Kislev
TUESDAY
WEDNES-
2 10 Kislev
10:00 am Loaves
& Fishes
10:00 am Memoir
Writing Workshop; 7:00 pm
“Red Tent” Movie
7 15 Kislev
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9:00 am Cooking for
Charter Oak; 10:30
am Daled Family
BBM Workshop;
Hai Program with
JCL; 11:00 am Preschool P.A.L.S.
5:30 pm Serving
Dinner at Charter
Oak Cultural
Center
16 Kislev
14 22 Kislev
15 23 Kislev
9:15 am Men’s Club
Breakfast & Progr
10:00 am KNITzvah
Group 5:30 pm PreConcert Dinner
6:30 pm Minyan
7:00 pm BEMA
Concert
21 29 Kislev
10:00 am Religious
School Medura
(bonfire)
7:00 pm Social
Action: Chanukah
Candle Lighting at
River Ridge
28 6 Tevet
9 17 Kislev
THURS4 12 Kislev
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6:30 pm Gurlz JAM
5:30 pm PreConcert Dinner
7:30 pm BEMA
Israel Concert
4:02 pm Light
Candles
5:45 pm Family
Service
6:00 pm Kabbalat
Shabbat
11 19 Kislev
12 20 Kislev
13 Kislev
4:02 pm Light
Candles
6:00 pm Shir Shabbat
16 24 Kislev
17 25 Kislev
18 26 Kislev
19 27 Kislev
First Night of Chanukah
5:45 pm Outdoor Lighting
of Chanukiah
2nd Night of
Chanukah
5:45 pm Outdoor
Lighting of
Chanukiah
3rd Night of
Chanukah
7:00 pm Social
Action: Chanukah
Candle Lighting at
River Ridge
7:30 pm “Bite of
Beth El”
Light Chanukah
Candles before Shabbat 4:04 pm Light
Candles
5:45 pm PJ & Kids’
ClubShabbat
6:00 pm Kabbalat
Shabbat
24 2 Tevet
25 3 Tevet
26 4 Tevet
All Day Social
Action: X-Mas
Day Mitzvah Day
at different venues
9:00 am Minyan
4:09 pm Light
Candles
6:00 pm Kabbalat
Shabbat
7:00 pm Social
Action: Chanukah
Candle Lighting at
River Ridge
8th Night of Chanukah
5:45 pm Outdoor Lighting
of Chanukiah
7:00 pm Social Action:
Chanukah Candle Lighting
at River Ridge
29 7 Tevet
30 8 Tevet
SATURDAYSAT
6 14 Kislev
Parsha Vayishlach
Birthday Aliyah
9:30 am Shabbat Service
10:30 am “Motion &
Emotion in Jewish Prayer”
4:10 pm MMH
13 21 Kislev
Parsha Vayeshev
9:30 am Shabbat Service
10:30 am JCL Service
11:00 am Shabbat Family
Experience; Junior Congregation; Tumbling with
Torah; 4:10 pm MMH
20 28 Kislev
Parsha Miketz
9:30 am Shabbat Service
4:10 pm MMH; B/M of
Lillian Satlof
7:00 pm Chanukah Candle
Lighting at River Ridge
27 5 Tevet
Parsha Vayigash
11:00 am ; Tumbling With
Torah
4:15 pm MMH
Ongoing Weekly Programs,
31 9 Tevet
1/ 1 10 Tevet
5:00 pm Minyan
Fast Day
9:00 am Minyan
Multi-Week Classes,
Mon
Fri
FRIDAYFRI
3 11 Kislev
10 18 Kislev
22 30 Kislev
23 1 Tevet
Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh
No Religious
School—Resumes
on January 6
‫טבת‬/‫כסלו‬
registration &/or payment required
10:00 am Memoir Workshop 12/1
7:00 pm Hebrew Ulpan, Int./Adv.
10:00 am A Bisl Yiddish
no registration required
Tue
12:00 pm Lunch & Learn
Wed
10:30 am Talmud Study
NO CLASS on 12/24 & 12/31
Thu
8:00 am Bible & Breakfast
Fri
10:00 am Beth El Babies Exploring
(bebe) with parent supervision.
Recognizing Our Volunteers
Loaves& Fishes
Chair: Ellen
Solomon
Bert Berlin
Nancy Gershman
Debra Katz
Sheila Ment
Steve Szafman
Fast of the Tenth of Tevet
1/1
The Tenth of Tevet marks the day on which the Babylonian siege
of Jerusalem began in the year 588 BCE, an event which eventually led to the
destruction on the Temple in 586 BCE and the first exile from Israel. The
Tenth of Tevet is considered a "minor fast" from sunrise to sunset.
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