Community News from Congregation Beit Tikvah
September 2006
(all on one page for easy printing)


Rabbi's Column

Israel: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Again

In January of 2001, I visited Israel for the fifth time. My first visit, at a youthful, naïve and fiercely political age (for me) and era (in American and Israel), was in the summer of 1973. Subsequent visits, for conferences and studies, also took place in the summers, in ‘88, ‘90, and ’93.

That first winter-time visit took place following the beginning of the second intifada, on a mission for progressive rabbis. Some of you may hazily remember the reports in my Kehillah Connection columns that winter and spring.

Ironically, or perhaps, cyclically, my message to you at this time last year also concerned Israel. Last summer, we watched the emotional images from the Gaza disengagement. This summer, as I write, we watch in stunned horror at the loss of life and wild political, military and humanitarian crises spiraling out of hand in Lebanon, Israel and Gaza.

And unsurprisingly, similar thoughts arise. Here is a part of last year’s September column:

The tension and hopefulness inherent in the Zionist enterprise touches us all, regardless of our political perspectives, or positions on Zionism. No Jew living in the Diaspora is exempt from considering, and ideally, forging a relationship to Israel, just as no one who has the privileges we do in America can ignore, or tolerate, any humanitarian or natural crisis occurring anywhere, whether in the Middle East, Africa, Asia or elsewhere on the globe. To borrow the image of journalist Thomas Friedman, the world, for the purposes of communication and responsibility – whether corporate, national, communal or individual - is flat.

And from April 2001’s Israel Trip Diary:

I live my Jewish life in the here and now, yet perpetually refocusing my connection to the land that is a foundation in my people’s ongoing story.

In this refocusing lies, I believe, the core of what we can and must do, as we face the ongoing story of the Jewish people’s struggles. I do not know at this moment what dilemmas and turns in the story we face as you read this in September. I only know now, in the heat of the summer, that I must do what I can to bring in some light instead.

A memory from my childhood, on learning about, and connecting to, Israel:

My sixth grade religious teacher, Mr. August, was my favorite. He was younger than all the others, Canadian- rather than European-born, and he regaled us with stories of having volunteered as a soldier in Israel. I don’t really remember, or identify with, the stories, but just having someone with that very real connection was powerful for me, as was another symbolic classroom presence.

On the wall was a poster with the outline of a tree, and little leafy outlines. We would purchase and stick on dainty green leaf stickers for a nickel, until the tree was filled with green, our very own class tree in Israel, ready to be sent for Tu B’Shvat. Without closing my eyes today, I can visualize the tree, and be struck by that childhood feeling of a powerful bond with a place I had not yet seen.

In this month of Elul, and transition and preparation for the Jewish New Year, I invite you to:
 As we continue to wrestle with both the mythic/historical legacy and the practical challenges that link us to the people Israel and eretzYisrael, may we, and all who dwell there, vekol yoshvey tevel/and all who dwell on earth, be blessed with shalom.
With blessings for a shana tova umetukah, a good, sweet year,
-Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton

Save the Date for the 41st JRF Convention in Philadelphia, November 9-12, 2006

Our Evolving Jewish Journey: Peoplehood and the Quest for Spiritual Community

Jewish peoplehood was a founding premise of Reconstructionist Judaism. What issues does it raise regarding our commitments to Jewish life beyond our personal Jewish lives? What is distinctive about our ideology and practice today? How are they evolving and what are our enduring principles?

The JRF Convention is the place to connect with fellow Reconstructionists from congregations and havurot (small groups of Jewish families, ranging in size from five to fifteen, that meet regularly in members' homes for purposes of Jewish study and observance) from all over the U.S. and Canada. Learn from educators, rabbis, and leaders from across the spectrum of Reconstructionism, including keynote speakers Ruth Messinger and Ruth Calderon.

Ruth Messinger is President of the American Jewish World Service (http://www.ajws.org/), an international development agency. Previously Ruth was active in local politics in New York for two decades, serving as a Council Member and as Manhattan Borough President. She was the Democratic Party candidate for Mayor of New York City in 1997.

Israeli Ruth Calderon is a recent Scholar-in-Residence at UJA Federation of New York and the founder of Alma College, in Tel Aviv and Alma, NY. Her book, The Market, the Home, the Heart, is being translated to English. Her article, "The Balcony" was recently published in Sh'ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility.

CONVENTION WORKSHOP PROPOSALS WANTED!

Drawing on the dazzling array of creative approaches to Jewish life that can be found in our congregations, the convention planning team welcomes workshop proposals that address a broad range of topics.

To propose a workshop, download the Proposal Form for Workshop Presentation at http://www.jrfconvention.org.

Plan to be in Philadelphia Nov. 9-12!

RRC to Offer Distance Learning Opportunities

In the fall of 2006, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) will introduce a distance-learning program. The first offering will be "Our Ancestors’ Search for God: The Many Faces of God in the Bible," taught by Tamar Kamionkowski, Ph.D., RRC’s dean and chair of the Department of Biblical Civilization. The course will begin October 8th and will contain six sessions. Most of the course will be taught asynchronously, allowing people to participate at times convenient for them. To allow for direct contact with the instructor, there will be some synchronous (real-time) content as well. The cost for the course will be $75 for members of JRF congregations and $150 for others. A second course, "The Call to Leadership: Ancient Models," also taught by Kamionkowski, will be offered in the spring of 2007.

 Because enrollment is limited, the courses will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

To see full course descriptions, visit the RRC website at:

www.rrc.edu/site/c.iqLPIWOEKrF/b.1466785/k.9BB5/Distance_Learning.htm


Baltimore Jewish Council Working To Enhance Voter Turnout In The Jewish Community

This is a non-partisan effort simply to get out the vote, and help the Jewish community live up to its reputation for being the most civically active community in the state.

September 12th is just around the corner!!

That’s the day of the primary election here in Maryland and it is the first step in an extremely crucial election year.

Recent events have shown us once again that America’s national security and Israel’s national security remain under attack and we need to elect strong, experienced leaders who will stand strong in the face of international terror.

Maryland needs leaders at every level with proven track records and a history of support for our priorities: education, affordable health care, advancing stem cell research and standing strong with Israel. You have the power and the responsibility to ensure we elect candidates who share our values. The first step is exercising your right to vote on September 12th.

We cannot afford to sit home and hope for the best. Let your voice be heard…. get out and vote!!

For information about absentee voting and early voting call 800-222-8683 toll free, or visit http://www.elections.state.md.us.

Date to remember

Primary Election – September 12, 2006


Calendar and Schedule of Rituals & Liturgies for the Yamim Nora'im/Days of Awe at Congregation Beit Tikvah, 5767/2006

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 8:30 PM

The season begins with Selihot. This late evening service offers a preview of the soaring melodies and peaceful chants of the services ahead, with an opportunity for communal and personal spiritual preparation. This year, our preparation will include a discussion around the screening of the film Groundhog Day, the story of a rather loosely ethical and spiritually bankrupt TV weatherman, played by Bill Murray, who--by forces unknown--is forced to relive a single day--Groundhog Day--over and over and over.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7:30 PM

We greet 5767 together on Erev Rosh Hashanah with an evening service that includes the participation of our choir, KOL TIKVAH, inspirational messages, and a taste of apples and honey.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 9:30 AM

The first day of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 9:30 AM

On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, we encounter familiar prayers and new readings, and listen to voices of our community reflecting on the New Year's themes of Malhuyot/ sovereignty, Zihronot/memory, and Shofarot/calling, with the special sounds of the shofar, the Torah reading, melodies dramatic and soothing, followed by the ritual of Tashlikh, the casting of crumbs into the water, at nearby Robert E. Lee Park, at 2:30 pm.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 6:00 PM

We enter the evening of Yom Kippur with the light of memorial candles reflected in our white garments and tallitot/prayer shawls. The day is still light as we encounter the solemnity of Kol Nidre, sounded by instrument and voice. (Only) those who are able, begin their fast from life-sustaining food and drink. Reflection and candle-lighting begins at 6:00pm. Kol Nidre begins promptly at 6:30pm.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 9:30 AM

Yom Kippur morning, which includes the Yizkor service, continues the themes of repentance and reflection, including another opportunity for the physical engagement of the Grand Aleynu, the full physical bowing only experienced at this season. We will end our service with a special play about the Book of Jonah.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 4:30PM

We reconvene on Yom Kippur afternoon, beginning with the Minhah Torah service, and followed by our always challenging and creative engagement with the traditional themes of the Avodah and Martyrology services.

Finally, Ne'ilah beckons us, through song and silence, before the open ark or at our seats, toward the final great blast of the shofar and the conclusion of our day with Havdallah. We share a communal break fast immediately following.


Service Leader Symposium For High Holy Days 5767/2006

To ALL who have, or wish, to participate from the bimah during the High Holy Days, we are trying something new this year.

In order to better coordinate significant ritual moments such as Kol Nidre, and continue to deepen and strengthen our ritual leadership pool, you are invited to gather with the rabbi to go over details of the services in which you will participate.

This is for you if:

Below is the schedule option for when we will gather. Bring your own Kol Haneshamah mahzor (High Holy Day prayer book), or borrow one of Beit Tikvah's - we'll have plenty on hand.

Everyone who plans to participate in leading tefilah should plan to attend the gathering. In this way, we hope to deepen and sustain what has always been one of our strengths, that is, the meaningful participation of members taking a leadership role in our services.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 11:00am-12:30pm

This gathering overlaps with a KOL TIKVAH rehearsal, to encourage all of the "singing" daveners to join in for our beautiful Kol Nidre elements.

Please e-mail Rabbi Liz (rabbi@beittikvah.org) to indicate which section of the service you would like to chant again, or learn!


Calling All Singers to Kol Tikvah! High Holy Days 5767/2006

If you have wanted to join a choir before, if you have already sung with a choir before, if you'd like to enjoy yourself along with other members and friends while making music together, then now is your chance.

Rehearsals

Service Participation

Note these dates now, and please join us, for the fall rehearsals of KOL TIKVAH! Yes, we ALL raise our voices in song at each and every service (hence our choir's name, which could be translated as either VOICE of, or ALL, Hope!). Each time we bring our voices together as a choir, we may be adding new melodies that invite others to join in, or presenting a few beautifully-crafted selections to enhance the mood and meaning of a service. And this year, the High Holy Days services will be our only chance this year to enjoy the fun and the learning that comes with our KOL TIKVAH choir rehearsals.


Calling All Musicians

The Beit Tikvah Intergenerational Band welcomes musicians of any age and any level. We are privileged to have Jed Gaylin leading us for our High Holy Day rehearsals (Erev Rosh Hashanah 8:00-8:45, and Rosh Hashanah Day 12:30-1:30). Please join us in making music and fun! In addition to songs for the holidays, we will be working on two songs for the Jonah Play (which will be performed on Yom Kippur). All instruments are welcome. Please e-mail to both Robin Kantor and Diane Wacks (please consult the membership directory for contact information) if you and/or your children will be joining in, and with what instruments. Diane is working on the arrangements now, and will be happy to include you.


Save the Date: Tikkun Olam Opportunity

Interested in repairing the world but don't know where to begin? Learn about steps you can take to preserve our planet by attending the Jewish Environmental Conference October 22, 1-5 PM, at Owings Mills JCC. Topics include environmental education, community gardening, greening your synagogue and more! Further details available soon.

For Families With Little Kids, Big Kids, And Teens

The Vaad Ha Yeladim has all sorts of meaningful and fun activities planned for the High Holy Days. We are counting on having teens helping us this year too. Yes parents, we still need you to volunteer, but we want to offer teens more responsibilities as well. Deborah Buffalin will be coordinating teen volunteers. Please give her your support! The children's programming schedule (please see http://www.beittikvah.org/youth/HH/index.html) includes slots for teen volunteers. Please ask your teens to look over the schedule and think about where they’d like to help. Volunteering is also their ticket to the Promised Land (the teen lounge in the education wing).

Lisa Libowitz will be leading Junior Congregation on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Ruth Smith will be leading Junior Congregation on Yom Kippur.

The Jonah Play, written and directed by Jessica Strauss, is returning to this year’s program. The children will have opportunities to act, sing, create the set, and play music for the play. The play will be performed after the end of morning services, on Yom Kippur day.

Other activities include making holiday cards, playing the Shofar, creating a Hanukah banner as a gift to the congregation, debating, playing music, baking, decorating kippot, Tallit knot-tying, making Sukkot decorations, playing games and listening to stories.

We will welcome the New Year with apples and honey and High Holy Days songs at 7:30pm on Erev Rosh Hashanah. Hoping the program will be inspiring!

Shana Tova,
 Robin Kantor, for the Vaad Ha Yeladim

Annual Giving Campaign

Congregation Beit Tikvah very gratefully acknowledges financial pledges from the following 78 members and non-members in late FY 2006. With your help, this was a 100% successful Campaign, raising $15,888. We hope to replicate this in FY 2007.

Thomas Abrams

 

Maia Meeron

Alan Baumgarten

 

Ruth Meeron

Annette and Franklin Blank

 

Esther Miller and John Coffin

Deborah Buffalin

 

Rose Miros

Beth Bugnaski

 

Virginia and Mark Myerson

Bonnie Cohen

 

Carol Nemeroff

Jean and Gilbert Cohen

 

Arlene Ogurick

Elizabeth Connally and Steven Liss

 

Sarita Olson

Emily Cowan

 

Howard Posner

Marjorie and Jerome Davis

 

Stephanie Rapp

Agi and Jordan Denner

 

Hilda Rhodes

Lucinda Draine and Peter Marvit

 

Elana and Alex Richman

Beth and Joshua Dunn

 

Harriet Rivlin and John Clark

Elana Ehrlich and Eric Parker

 

Debbie Rosenberg

Nadine Feiler

 

Phyllis Rosenberg

Janet Felsten and Andrew Lemer

 

Lisa Rubin and Michael Dvorkin

Joan Freedman and Richard Lamson

 

Susan Russell

Ellen Frishberg and Robert Gladding

 

Heidi Schloss-McDonald

Lisa and Pat Galvin

 

Annie and Frank Schoenfeld

Michelle Guideman and William Foreman

 

Tova and Steven Schuerholz

Lisa and Mark Haas

 

Loren and Todd Selig

Sherri and Barry Hershfeld

 

Lauren Siegel and Brian Berele

Carol Hess and Ira Greene

 

Dana Silver and Michael Schweitzer

Amy Huberman

 

Eleanor Simon and Patrick O’Neall

Bonnie Hurwitz and John DeSantis

 

Ruth and Larry Smith

Robin and David Kantor

 

Pam Spiliadis

Nancy Kass and Sean Tunis

 

Lyn Book Starr

Adrienne and George Krause

 

Elaine and Stephen Stiles

Betsy Krieger and David Kandel

 

Nina and Daniel Storch

Norma Kriger and Steve Wilson

 

Jessica Strauss

Sandra and Mark Laken

 

Nancy Tuckett and William Marker

Richard Lease

 

Diane and Ray Wacks

Marcie and David Levenstein

 

Debra Wasserman and Charles Stahler

Ruth Levine and Steven Goodman

 

Diane and Steve Wechsler

Nancy and Harold Levy

 

Marcie Weinstein

Lisa and Steve Libowitz

 

Wesley Wilson

Ilene London

 

Iris Wingert

Emily and David Marcovitz

 

Judith Yanowitz and Harry Hochheiser

Tzvi McCloud

 

Robin Yasinow

October Fundraiser

This is the year for the Big Push for Congregation Beit Tikvah to purchase its very own Sefer Torah. To get the ball rolling, we will be having a fabulous Italian-style dinner catered by own gourmet Beit Tikvah chefs. There will be music and dancing - a family affair that friends and extended family will also find enjoyable.

This special event will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2006 in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Mark your calendars now as all proceeds will go directly into the Torah Fund. The cost will be $25 for adults and $10 for children under 13.

Anyone wishing to help with this event should contact Marjorie Davis (please refer to the membership directory for contact information).


Kol Hano’ar Service at Beit Tikvah

The Reconstructionist Siddur, Kol Hano’ar (Voice of the Youth), is being used at Beit Tikvah. It is a wonderful mix of full color art and Kavanot (interpretations of prayer) all by young people in our movement. This year the service will be the third Saturday of the month, from October – May. The service will be geared for Kesher age children. Parents who accompany younger children are also welcome. After the Torah procession in the sanctuary (about 11:00 am), participants in Kol Hano’ar will proceed into the playroom for a lively service with participation and leadership from the young people, followed by a Torah based activity. The participants will join the sanctuary service for Adon Olam and Kiddush. Rabbi Ruth Smith will be the organizer of the service. Parents and young people interested in helping with the planning of the services can call the Smiths (please consult the membership directory for contact information).

Membership

The Membership Committee will have meetings the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30pm at Evergreen Cafe on Cold Spring Lane (across from Sam's Bagels). All are welcome to attend.

We need more help especially on High Holy Holidays to greet and introduce new people to Beit Tikvah.
 
Our first Open House of the year is scheduled for Sunday morning, October 22nd at Steve and Diane Wechsler's house in Mt. Washington. Please RSVP to Diane or Steve by Oct 15th.
 
We are considering another arts trip to the Everyman Theater if there is interest. The first play of the season is Opus, a brand new play about "the workings and relationships of a string quartet." The play runs through September and October. If there is interest please contact Steve (please consult the membership directory for contact information).

Beit Tikvah Bagels and Books 2006-2007

The Beit Tikvah Bagels and Books will meet the fourth Saturday of each month at 11:00am in the Beit Tikvah Library.

Discussion leaders are responsible for:

Leader

Date

Book Title

Author

Type

Volunteer Needed

October 28

Maus I & II

Art Spiegelman

Graphic novel, holocaust

Esther Miller

January 27

An Orphan in History

Paul Cowan

Biographical search for Jewish roots

Steve Wechsler

February 24

One God Clapping

Alan Lew and Sherill Jaffe

Autobiography of Zen Rabbi

Diane Wechsler

March 24

After Long Silence

Helen Fremont

Hidden Jewish past, holocaust, and biography

Megan Smith

April 28

Finding a Home for the Soul

Catherine Myrowitz

Interviews with Jews by Choice

Rebecca Bahl

May 26

Color of Water

James McBride

Sephardic fiction, racial identity


Consider volunteering with the Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network in 5767! 

Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network Inc. (BIHN) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a creative response for homeless families. BIHN brings together many interfaith congregations to provide not only shelter, but also warmth and compassion for families in need.

BIHN provides 24-hour accommodations that include, overnight accommodations in the congregations, meals, showers, laundry facilities, support, and case management.  Faith congregations are united with a day center and social service agencies to help families do what they cannot do alone.

Guests of BIHN are those families wishing to break the cycle of homelessness through a proven method of self-sufficiency, volunteer mentoring and a compassionate and respectful environment in which to accomplish their goals.

The first step is to participate in a Volunteer Training (next training is September 18, 6-9pm at Bolton Street Synagogue). Then step up to the plate and be a Dinner, Evening, or Overnight Host during our next Host Week, October 8-15.

BIHN Calendar

September 18: Volunteer Training at Bolton Street Synagogue. 6-9PM. Open to all volunteers. 212 W. Coldspring Lane

October 7, 2006: Crobtober Fest. ALL SCRAPBOOKERS: BIHN will be joining CSSD, Inc. and creative memories to host an all day crop and fundraiser. Mark it on your calendars. More info TBA.

October 21: Baltimore Inner Harbor Night for BIHN. 7:30pm to 10:30pm (boarding at 7:00pm). Bay Lady, tickets $65 each. More information at: www.baltimoreihn.org/BaltimoreInnerHarborNight. Contact Janet Felsten to purchase a ticket.

Important Upcoming Dates:

September 3 - September 10: Guests at Faith Presbyterian

September 10 - September 17: Guests at St. Luke’s Lutheran

September 17 - September 24: Guests at Michaels Lutheran

September 24 - October 1: Guests at Second Presbyterian

October 1 - October 8: Guests at Ascension Lutheran

October 8 - October 15: Guests at Roland Park Presbyterian, with help from Beit Tikvah.

October 15 - October 22: Guests at Faith Presbyterian

October 22 - October 29: Guests at Bolton Street Synagogue

Family Update: We welcomed a new family into the program last month, a mother with three children, ages 4, 6 and 8.

Volunteer Experience: Many of you, the wonderful coordinators and volunteers, come to me often with stories and moments of your interactions with the families that have touched your lives in some way, or a moment that you thought was rewarding or educational. This program brings moments for each of us to learn, grow, build and challenge ourselves in some way. I am asking volunteers to write down experiences that are important and submit them. I hope to be able to use some for the newsletter and other literature as well as to keep on hand to help us to learn and grow. Please submit articles, stories and tidbits to Allie at allie.pearlman@baltimoreihn.org. Please include name and congregation or write anonymous. If you choose to be anonymous, we will respect that.

School Supplies:BIHN is preparing for the upcoming school year. We are asking for donations of school supplies to ensure that our younger guests have what they need to begin the school year. Please collect school supplies, or when you are shopping for your own kids, pick up a little extra. Please drop school supply donations off at the day center 7 days a week, from 9am to 5 pm. It is best to call first, or make a collection within each congregation and we will plan a pick up. [Agi Denner will be collecting school supplies on the first day of Kesher School.]

Uniforms: We are also collecting uniforms.

Mover and Shaker Helpers: If anyone is able to volunteer their time to help organize the collection of donations and transporting the items, please contact Allie.

**Weekend Volunteer Van Drivers: Looking for weekend van drivers. To pick up the families at the congregations, take them to the day center and then pick the families up at the day center at 5:00pm and take them back to the congregation. This is not every weekend, but rather on occasion. Qualifications: good driving record, enjoys people, friendly. If anyone is interested, or knows someone that may be, please have them contact Allie at 410-235-2111. 

Special Thanks: Special Thanks to Jen Arnold, Bill Bennet, Dale Lehman and Cheryl Conrad for a great week at Ascension Lutheran. Also thanks to everyone that attended Kim and Lynnae’s graduation. I don’t think that there was a dry eye in the room! It was a truly special day and I know Kim was glad to be able to share it with everyone!

September Services

September 1: Ruach Service, 7:30pm
This Rabbi-led service features singing and music with an emphasis on the ruach (spirit). Guitarist Michael Raitzyk and guest musicians help us raise our voices - and the roof. Click here for more details.

September 2: Kol Tikvah Rehearsal, 12:45 - 2pm

September 2: Torah Service, 10:00am
Join us for Shabbat morning service, with a formal Torah Service, a rabbi's talk (Dvar Torah) and a Torah discussion.

September 6: Kol Tikvah Rehearsal, 7:00 - 8:30pm

September 8: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30pm
For one of the oldest traditions at Beit Tikvah, congregants lead this evening service each month. Service leaders bring their own style and spirit to the service.

September 9: No service scheduled

September 15: No service scheduled

September 16: Kol Tikvah Rehearsal, 10:00 - 11:30am
                        Service Leader Symposium, 11:00am - 12:30pm
                        Selihot Program and Service, 8:30pm

September 22: Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30pm

September 23: First Day Rosh Hashanah, 9:30am

September 24: Second Day Rosh Hashanah, 9:30am
                        Tashlikh, 2:00pm

September 29: Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30pm

September 30: No service scheduled

October Services

October 1:    Kol Nidre, 6:00pm

October 2:    Yom Kippur,  9:30am

October 6:    Shabbat/Sukkot seder [erev Sukkot], 6:00pm
                    Ruach Service, 8:00pm
This Rabbi-led service features singing and music with an emphasis on the ruach (spirit). Guitarist Michael Raitzyk and guest musicians help us raise our voices - and the roof. Click here for more details.                      

October 7:    Shabbat/Sukkot Torah Service, 10:00am

October 13:  Shabbat/Simhat Torah, 7:30pm

October 14:  Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Service, 10:00am

October 20:  Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30pm

October 21:  Torah Service, 10:00am

October 27:  Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30pm

October 28:  Torah Service, 10:00am

Birthdays

Hayley Libowitz

September 1

Jessica Libowitz

September 1

Jessica Strauss

September 2

Sarita Olson

September 3

Dana Silver

September 5

Matthew Gerb

September 6

Sandra Laken

September 7

Nancy Greenberg

September 11

Carol Hess

September 12

Judith Gerb

September 14

Erin Leary

September 14

Brian Berele

September 15

Judith Yanowitz

September 16

Rachel Abrams

September 17

Franklin Blank

September 19

Frederick Korei Olson

September 19

Marcos Barboy

September 20

William Foreman

September 21

Michael Schweitzer

September 22

Alan Baumgarten

September 23

Steven Liss

September 23

Ethan Connor Olson

September 23

William Regenold

September 24

Jeremy Denner

September 25

Abigail Cohen

September 26

Zachary Greene

September 26

Bonnie Hurwitz

September 26


Yahrzeits

It is traditional to light a yahrzeit candle on the date of the loved one’s passing, and to attend services as close as possible to that date to recite kaddish in commemoration of the anniversary. 

Rose Brody—aunt of Todd Selig; observed September 2, Elul 9, 5766

Helen Charney—grandmother of Joan Freedman; observed September 23, Tishrei 1, 5767

Benjamin Hershfeld—father of Barry Hershfeld; observed September 17, Elul 24, 5766

Alan Lease—father of Richard Lease; observed September 24, Tishrei 2, 5767

Joseph B. Marker—father of William Marker; observed September 23, Tishrei 1, 5767

Ester Oksman—mother-in-law of Bonnie Cohen; observed September 8, Elul 15, 5766

Warren Oksman—brother-in-law of Bonnie Cohen; observed September 20, Elul 27, 5766

Eva Rifkin—aunt of Susan Russell; observed September 17, Elul 24, 5766

Belle Sussholz—sister of Annette Blank; observed September 6, Elul 13, 5766

Solomon Weiss—grandfather of Loren Selig; observed September 12, Elul 19, 5766

Committees

Adult Education
Chair: Meg Smith
The Adult Education Committee provides adult education programming, including the popular Bagels & Books! series.

Avodah Committee
Chair: Ray Wacks
The Avodah Committee plans all services for congregation Beit Tikvah and makes sure that service leaders and participants are available for each service.

Communications Committee
Chair: David Marcovitz
The Communications Committee oversees all congregational communications, including e-mail, Web site, newsletter, and advertising.

Hiddur Mitzvah Committee
Chair: Ruth Meeron
The Hiddur Mitzvah Committee works on beautifying our worship space.

Membership Committee
Chair: Steve Wechsler
The Membership Committee attracts and welcomes new members and provides cultural activities for the community.

Social Action Committee
Chairs: Janet Felsten and Robin Yasinow
The Social Action Committee is growing a balance of global and locally-focused Tikkun Olam efforts including action against homelessness, action against genocide, action for