contemporary
C ongregation Olam Tikvah
ongregation Tikvah
3800 Glenbrook Road Fairfax, Virginia 22031
www.olamtikvah.org
(703) 425-1880
1 Cheshvan 5771 Issue 10
Volume 46 ✡ I November 1, 2010
By LISA FRIEDMAN,
Torah Readers Receive Yad Award
Contemporary Editor Hebrew, Jewish history and modern Israel, and
leads middle-school minyan. Ari has just com-
The Yad Award was established in 2001, to recognize the pleted her seventh summer at Camp Ramah in the
accomplishments of our post-B’nai Mitzvah Torah readers. In order Berkshires. She has been able to explore and
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to receive the award, one must read Torah 18 times. Immediately deepen her sense of Jewish identity through her
after the eighteenth reading, the honoree receives a wooden yad, day school, camp and synagogue experience. She
handcrafted by Joseph Samuels, our resident wood carver. Begin- is proud to be counted in a minyan and to be able
ning in 2008, an anonymous donor added a gift of an individual to fully participate in a synagogue service. This
Tikkun, to facilitate lifelong reading. privilege has motivated her towards achieving the
During Shabbat morning services on Yad award. Ari likes to share her learning and love
May 15, David Engelberg was recognized for of Judaism with others. For two years she has led the OT Shabbat-
this accomplishment. David received an morning Shorashim program for K-2nd grade students for two years.
Advanced Studies Diploma from W.T. Ari also has a tremendous love of Israel. Her first experience visiting
Woodson High School, and he is now a Israel was to spend Pesach there with her sister Racheli and then to
freshman at Johnson and Wales University in embark on her own adventures on her 8th-grade Gesher Jewish Day
Charlotte, NC. David continued reading Torah School trip. This summer she will attend Ramah Seminar in Israel, and
after graduation from OT Religious School. In in her senior year, following CESJDS graduation, she will return to
addition, he has been active in Jewish Israel with her school.
activities through the local chapter of BBYO. David’s and Arielle’s names are being added to the plaque in the
During Sukkot services on October 1, Arielle Schoenburg lobby. Sarah Tamburrino, Jessica Finkel, Joseph Kristol, Helen
received her Yad award. She is a proud alumna of Gesher Jewish Taubman, Michael Sushner, Sam Gross, Racheli Schoenburg, Joseph
Day School, where she began learning Torah trop. A junior at Muldoon, Joel Taubman, Toby Loewenstein, Ryan Benson, Aryeh
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS), Ari studies Tanakh, Kalender, Ben Pafe, Ethan Mendelson and Marnie Kremer are past
award recipients.
Honoring Our Veterans
By ERIC ROTHBERG,
Men’s Club Social Action Chair Israel Trip 2011
The Men’s Club will undertake a new social action focus: August
July 25 - August 4
honoring and supporting Jewish American veterans and active-
duty military personnel. They’ve done so much to protect our
freedoms and keep us safe; we should do what we can to show our
Informational Meeting
appreciation for their service that continues today. at the Kalenders
That shared sacrifice across generations was movingly Coffee, Cake
captured several weeks ago at Shabbat services. OT member and and Israel Trip Details
Marine infantry officer Joe Kristol was honored with an aliyah
before deploying to Afghanistan. As he returned to his seat, OT
member Jerry Massey, a World War II veteran whose unit was in
Sunday, November 21, 11:00am
Dachau two days after its liberation, grasped Joe’s hand and
emotionally wished him, “God bless you.” We should never forget RSVP: pcollier@olamtikvah.org
See VETERANS , p. 8
Please drive under 25 MPH on Glenbrook Road.
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See OT CHANUKAH WISH LIST, p. 9 project.
Andrea
B’shalom, building fund has not changed since we initiated our expansion
tion and the subsequent mortgage have been voluntary. Our
your generosity. equally for the expansion. All contributions to support the construc-
We—and I am sure I speak for all our members—deeply appreciate mandatory building fund that would obligate all members to pay
Thank you for letting us depend on your voluntary donations. The answer is simple: We did not establish an additional, new,
full membership. money?
support, we can continue to say that financial need is no barrier to more liabilities than we can afford. So why do we keep asking for
continues to be, economically difficult for many. Thanks to your The answer is—in all caps, definitely, NO: we have not incurred
We also appreciate the needs of our members. It has been, and ourselves with the new mortgage and new overhead expenses?
plow our parking lot in response to the “Hundred Years’ Snow.” gation Olam Tikvah’s financial well-being? Have we overextended
expenses. Last winter, for example, we had the funds—$10,000—to Has the Board of Directors failed its responsibility for Congre-
have even managed to set aside some money against unexpected can see some eyes rolling.
us to successfully operate in the black each year. Most years, we Kol Nidre Appeal. And now I’m asking for your continued support. I
expenses. And our financially conservative leadership has allowed Capital Campaign. Every fall, we ask for your contributions to the
touch the Capital Campaign contributions for general operating For the past six or eight years, we’ve asked you to support our
We appreciate your trust in our Board. We’re careful not to or codes with ours.
or more of the value of your purchases. You may use other coupons
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List. The Wish List lets you tell us how you
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OT Chorale ................................................................................... 12
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to support Olam Tikvah. The first is by
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Men’s Club ................................................................................ 7-8
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This month we offer you two new ways
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President
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Director’s Chair ............................................................................ 10
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By ANDREA GROSS,
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Chorale ......................................................................................... 13
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Supporting OT
B’nai Mitzvah ............................................................................... 14
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Talk to the President:
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WHAT’S INSIDE
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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STUDY
FROM THE RABBI’S STUD Y
Counting Our Blessings
By RABBI ITA PASKIND recitation of the Sh’ma each morning and
The number 100 is not very common in Judaism, but it is evening.
associated with two specific practices in our tradition. Not long ago, Blessings of Enjoyment
we stood in awe of 100 shofar blasts on each morning of Rosh A second category of blessing, known as
Hashanah, every one of which carried the potential for awakening Birchot Hanehenin, the blessings of enjoy-
and repentance. Additionally, the rabbis maintained that we ought to ment, contains the shortest, but perhaps most
strive to recite 100 blessings each day. Before we dismiss this intuitive prayers—those we recite before
directive out of hand as something the rabbis did (meaning: eating food—wine, bread, produce from trees,
something we wouldn’t think about doing), we must consider two produce from the earth, non-bread grains and
things: 1) What is a blessing? and 2) Is this practice even achiev- all other foods—as well as those we recite
able? when we encounter stunning elements of
Photo by Susan Coren
What is a Blessing? nature—including rainbows, thunder or
Technically speaking, a blessing is a statement of appreciation lightning, a large body of water, or a particularly beautiful human
that begins with the words: being. (These are found in the weekday Siddur Sim Shalom, pages
222-225.) The Torah does not command us to recite these blessings,
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Sovereign of the Universe. The but the rabbis sensed that it wouldn’t be proper for Jews to experi-
purpose of a blessing is at least twofold: It heightens our awareness ence the bounty and beauty in the world and not recognize God’s
of a particular moment or action, and it reciprocates God’s enabling role in it.
the world to provide human beings with sustenance and beauty. A Challenge
Blessings over Mitzvot Can all of these blessings add up to 100 in a day? It’s challeng-
Some blessings are recited over a particular mitzvah, and the ing, but it’s possible. If one recites all of the blessings in three
blessing formula refers to that mitzvah: “Blessed are You, Adonai weekday services, that’s already 83 blessings. Toss in a few meals
our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has sanctified us through with blessings before and after, and that’s at least 90. That leaves
the mitzvot and commanded us to light Shabbat candles, wrap around 10 blessings to allocate for unique opportunities.
ourselves in the tzitzit, sit in the Sukkah, shake the lulav, eat matzoh, Imagine the wonder of going through life focused on the
immerse in the mikveh, count the Omer, etc.” These blessings are blessings—in both the literal and figurative senses. Such a practice
straightforward, in that we know about these mitzvot, and it makes requires self-discipline, but one is rewarded with the constant
sense to acknowledge God as we fulfill them. awareness of what the earth has to offer.
Other, longer blessings are found in the siddur as part of every While reciting 100 blessings may not be achievable every day,
Amidah, Birkat Hamazon (recited after meals), and surrounding our take the 100-Blessing Challenge. Choose one day—choose Thanks-
giving Day—and try it.
THANK YOU, DONORS!
By MAURINE SIMON,
wall, Lighting the Way, but
Chair, Fine Arts Committee
also donated the hand-carved
The architects and builders have recently moved on to other glass plaque for our niche.
projects, and we have the joy of occupying our new space.Now that The English on the plaque,
he dust has settled, we can fill these rooms with furnishings and Sing to Adonai a new song,
artwork. We have grand ideas and big wishes, but the budget is for God has worked wonders,
meager to nonexistent for less essential items. It is therefore my translates the Hebrew
honor to thank two donors who have stepped up to help decorate engraving (a phrase from
and enhance our bride’s room and our new foyer. Psalm 98).
First, a big thank you to I know I will have more
Gary and Linda Bergman, who members to thank in upcom- Photos by Susan Coren
donated two beautiful chairs for ing Contemporarys. The furniture,
the Bride’s Room. The bride can the finishing touches and the details will make our new space our
now sit comfortably while she new home are the fun part! Please join in on the fun!
awaits her grand entrance! See OT CHANUKAH WISH LIST, p. 9
And secondly, a big thank
you to Ed and Alice Marion, who The Contemporary
not only donated the beautiful Congregation Olam Tikvah
bronze letters that title our donor 3800 Glenbrook Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-3199
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CALENDAR JUDAICA SHOP NEWS
Thursday, November 4 9:00am NSO Trip JOANNE STRYER,
Monday, November 8 N/A November Challah Order Due Judaica Shop Coordinator
Sunday, November 14 9:00am Chanukah Bazaar Our new Judaica Shop is now officially open, and we have some
Sunday, November 14 9:30am Sisterhood Book Club beautiful new items. There are talitot for men, women and b’nai
Sunday, November 21 9:30am Board Meeting mitzvah students, all handmade by Gabrieli and Silver Bijoux. There
Monday, December 6 N/A December Challah Order Due are unusual kiddush cups, wedding glasses, baby gifts, tablecloths
December 12-15 TBD Women’s League Convention 2010 for your holiday tables and coffee table books about Israel, as well
Sunday, December 19 9:30am Board Meeting as new bar and bat mitzvah gifts, plus much, much more.
Monday, January 3 N/A January Challah Order Due The shop is open during Religious School hours, or call Joanne
Sunday, January 23 9:30am Board Meeting Stryer to make an appointment. Remember: all profits benefit
Sisterhood and Olam Tikvah.
MISHNAH TEXT STUDY CLASS
Mishnah study with Rabbi Kalender meets on Wednesdays, Menorahs and Candles and
November 3, 10 & 24, at 9:15am. Enjoy exploring the foundations of
Jewish ethics, ritual and theology. Everyone is welcome. Your desire to Gelt*….Oy Veh!
learn and share ideas is the only prerequisite. No prior experience or
attendance is necessary!
So much to shop for
to get ready for Chanukah!
MITZVAH CORPS Your Judaica shop is here to help you
By DIANE FERTMAN with one-stop shopping.
A family in mourning needs comfort
and understanding at the time of their loss.
The Mitzvah Corps tries to help
by providing a fully cooked meal, delivered ANNUAL CHANUKAH BAZAAR
during the time of Shiva. Sunday, November 14, 9:00am-1:00pm
Sis-Sis- Sisterhood Mitzvah Corps *We will have nut-free and pareve gelt.
Preparing a Kosher meal so well
of mandarin chicken, kugel and peas,
a fresh challah, and even dessert—
A complete meal, sure to please. CHALLAH FOR SHABBAT
Upcoming ordering deadlines are Monday, December 6 and
Sis-Sis- Sisterhood Mitzvah Corps
Monday, January 3. For more information, contact Deb Gould, (703)
Preparing a Kosher meal so well
356-3825.
is looking for extra hands
Please mail the order coupon below and your check to OT
to help in the kitchen on occasion.
Sisterhood (Attn: Challah Orders), 3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax VA
Or we gratefully accept monetary donations.
22031, or leave it in the Challah Mailbox outside the OT Office. If You
may also e-mail your order (otchallah@yahoo.com). Deb will record
the order and then you can drop off or mail a check to the office.
Personalized candelabra
can be rented for candle lighting at your
Challah
b’nai mitzvah celebration.
Name: ___________________________________________
Contact Lisa Shankman, (703) 207-9756, Phone number: ____________ E-mail: __________________
or the Office, (703) 425-1880, for details. _______# of braided challah pairs @ $7.50 per pair $ ____
Total ____________________________________________
Proceeds benefit Sisterhood. Thanks for your support. Make checks payable to OT Sisterhood, and write the number of
challah pairs on the check.
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FALL BOOK CLUB MEETING ISRAELI AFFAIRS
Sunday, November 14 at 9:30am Ice Hockey in Israel
By GERRI STERLING
By CAROL ANN COHEN
We are reading If a Tree Falls: A Family’s Quest to Hear and Ice hockey in the desert! Where water in any form is so scarce?
Be Heard, by Jennifer Rosner, sister-in-law to our own Nancy Somehow, more than 500 ice hockey fans sweep across the ice in
Malina. Jennifer will be with us that day to facilitate our discussion. 400-member senior and junior league teams and a 140-member
The book can be purchased through Borders on the OT web site.* recreational league at Israel’s only regulation-size ice rink. Located
Rosner’s memoir explores family, silence and what it means to near the Lebanon border, the Canadian Center recreation complex in
be heard. After her daughters are born deaf, Rosner is stunned to Metulla, Israel, is the home of Israeli ice hockey
discover a hidden history of deafness in her family, going back to This northernmost Jewish village in Israel is at the bottom of
the Jewish enclaves of Eastern Europe. She imagines her silent scenic Mt. Hermon, just west of the River Iyyon. The sports center
relatives and shares her journey into the modern world of deafness includes two ice rinks, one Olympic-sized, a swimming pool and a
and the controversial decisions she and her husband have made basketball court and was the site of eight “Skate Israel” international
about hearing aids, cochlear implants and sign language. The story figure skating competitions. The Jewish Agency and the Jewish
of her daughters’ deafness is at heart a story of whether she—a communities of Canada assisted the Metulla local council with the
mother with perfect hearing—will hear her children. sports center project.
If a Tree Falls is a poignant meditation on life’s most unpredict- “Canada” and the proximity of Lebanon seem natural compan-
able moments, as well as the delights and triumphs hidden within ions for frosty ice sports. Many of the Israeli hockey players made
them. For more information, you can log on to Jennifer’s web site, at aliyah from Canada and Russia.
www.ifatreefalls.com. Please RSVP by November 5 to Gerri Sterling, Some ice enthusiasts drive three to four hours to experience the
using the e-mail address in the OT Directory. ice and competition. According to Paul Shindman, founder of the
Israel Ice Hockey Federation, the ice draws players and fans from as
TORAH FUND far as Beersheba.
A former Canadian, Schindman is on the Israel Recreational
By JANE BEHRMANN AND BARBARA FINKEL Hockey Association Board. He told told ISRAEL21c reporter Abigail
Kehillah Kedoshah: Celebrating Community Klein Leichman that he came to Israel in 1987 and worked for the
Woman to Woman is the theme for the 5771 Torah company that built the first ice rink in Israel in Kiryat Motzkin and a
Fund Campaign and is depicted in the pin design smaller one in Bat Yam near Tel Aviv. Both rinks are gone, but the
pictured here—a hamsa shape with images reflect- Israel Ice Hockey Federation was born in Bat Yam.
ing women in celebration, dancing and praising. A Former North Americans, Belgians and Russians, plus two sets
common term for Jewish community in Eastern of ice hockey gear gave the organization its start in 1989. From three
Europe, Kehillah Kedoshah also implies a commu- teams, the league grew to four, with more players showing interest.
nity bound together by similar values and beliefs. The hamsa is a Shindman reported that students and adults joined, Jewish and non-
Middle Eastern symbol, dating back to ancient times. It is particu- Jewish. In 1990, the federation held an exhibition competing with
larly popular among Sephardic Jews, who sometimes call it the players from the Canadian peacekeeping troops. The Canadians won
“hand of Miriam.” 20-2, but the event led to opportunities to play in world championship
Torah Fund supports the Jewish Theological Seminary, the tournaments. Seven years later, Israeli ice hockey became part of the
Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Schechter Institute of Jewish International Maccabiah Games.
Studies and Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano, strengthening and In February 2011, teams from Canada, the United States and
perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world. Israel will meet in Israel for the Jewish state’s fifth annual interna-
Contributions at all levels are welcome. Become a contributor at the tional tournament.
Benefactor ($180) or Guardian ($300) levels, and you will receive the
pin with the inscription Kehillah kedoshah in recognition and
appreciation of your generous support.
Torah Fund Major Gifts
• Scholarship to Secure our Future • Goldsmith Hall
• Keter Kavod (Crown of Honor) • JTS Quad
• Women’s League Seminary Synagogue • Library Bookshelves
• Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall
• Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies garden
• Residence Hall at the University of Judaism
Please contact Jane Behrmann (janeyellen@cox.net) or Barbara
Finkel (bfinkel@cox.net) if you have questions.
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Thank you to everyone who supported our High Holy Day Floral Fund.
Laura Adler Shula Friedman Rita Mayer
Shelley Adler Yvonne Fujimoto Linda Meyer
Sylvia Ambaruch Judy Gabel Arlyne Meyers
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Ellen Friedman Nancy Malina
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THE PRESIDENT’S MONTHLY MEMO
By JACK KLEVAN,
Off to a Great Start
Men’s Club President this without you.
On September 26, nearly 200 people attended the first Men’s Many members of Men’s Club, and
Club Brunch of 5771, where we were captivated by Rabbi Paskind’s some who are not members (including
journey to becoming a rabbi. We thank her for sharing it with us. wives), work together to make all of our
What a great way to start the year! events happen for the good of the youth
I would like to thank all the volunteers who made that morning of Olam Tikvah and for the synagogue in
possible. Most important is our awesome mashgi’ach, AnnEllen general. I know that some of you reading
Feltcorn. She and Josh Yungshten, assisted by a hard-working crew this have not yet become members of
(also volunteers), put together a delicious brunch. Other volunteers Men’s Club for the current year. If you are
included Al Spitzer, Ira Gold, Elliott Dubin, Mark Weber, Ed Feltcorn, in that group, please join soon. If you
Marvin Kon, Bob Dorosin, Greg Krasovsky, Julian Levine, Mark need another Membership Form, we can
Roth, Bruce Gordon, Eric Rothberg, and Bob Watts. Some were send you one via email, or you can download one from the Men’s
involved in the planning, while others set up and arranged tables, Club page on the OT web site.
bought some of the food, made phone calls, sent e-mails, took As I mentioned, this is a volunteer organization. As such, we
pictures, greeted you as you arrived, provide plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer to make our
sold raffle tickets and, after you left, endeavors successful. If you can spare some time to help us, please
cleaned up. Behind the scenes, of let us know.
course, we had invaluable advice and Much of the work performed by Men’s Club members, and by
support from Shelly Palley and Leona members of all other organizations in Olam Tikvah, is not necessarily
Shoon in the main office. My thanks obvious to others. Nevertheless, such work goes on, not because we
to all of you; we could not have done expect to be recognized for doing the work (although that is always
appreciated), but because it has to be done. That is an important
Rabbi Kalender and Rabbi Paskind aspect of the service we perform on a regular basis. I am proud that
speaking at the Brunch Men’s Club works together with those other groups for the benefit
Photos by Ira Gold See GREAT START, p. 8
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GREAT START, Continued from page 7 VETERANS, Continued from page 1
of all. We assist other Olam Tikvah organizations, and they work that more than 10,000 Jewish Americans serve on active duty today
with us, in various ways. Each group possesses distinct knowl- and protect us from the terrorist threat.
edge, skills, and abilities, and we always get more done when we We offer three ways to show our support:
combine our efforts. It is also a good way to meet other members of 1. We will visit a nursing home in Northern Virginia on Veteran’s Day,
the Olam Tikvah community. Thursday, November 11, during the day for a few hours.
For example, Boy Scouts from Troop 1818 earned community 2. We will organize the delivery of Chanukah care packages and cards
service hours by helping us put up the Sukkah outside the Social to our Jewish troops overseas. Often there are only a few Jewish men
Hall on September 21. or women serving in a combat unit or on a ship, so such deliveries are
At our September Brunch, we provided the Cub Scouts of particularly appreciated in December.
Pack 1818 with an opportunity to sell popcorn as a fundraiser, and 3. We will support the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, which provides
it was very successful. Also, AnnEllen Feltcorn spoke about the for the religious, education, and morale needs of Jewish military
OT Blood Drive, and Rachel Rothberg explained Sisterhood’s part personnel and is sponsoring the “Torah for Our Troops” program.
in promoting the Women’s League program to buy books for Fort Belvoir Congregation has commissioned a sofer to travel to this
Baltimore City schoolchildren. area to write a small travel Torah for the troops in Afghanistan and
On Tuesday night, September 28, the OT Chorale joined the Iraq.
Men’s Club for the BBQ in the Sukkah. About 100 people ate hot You can donate to this project on the JWB web site,
dogs and hamburgers while enjoying their music. www.jcca.org/jwb, or send a check payable to JWB to JWB Jewish
Working together, with mutual respect for each other’s efforts, Chaplains Council, 520 Eighth Avenue, Fourth Floor, New York, NY
strengthens our shul and our community. Thank you and Yasher 10018. Note that it’s for the Fort Belvoir Torah Project. There will be a
Koach. kosher dinner for this project on Sunday, November 14, at 5:00pm.
Please contact Men’s Club Social Action chairman Eric Rothberg,
ericandrachel@verizon.net or (703) 425-8120, to get more details on
how to help.
READ the contemporar y online!
contemporary
Just go to www.olamtikvah.org
and click on “Publications.”
Sukkah helpers If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer,
Photo by Ira Gold you can download a free copy
at http://www.adobe.com/
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While we often think of Chanukah as a time for giving gifts to children, it is more importantly a holiday
of rededication, of strengthening our ties to the Jewish community. We hope you will find a way to
support Olam Tikvah’s Chanukah Wish List. Your continued commitment to Congregation Olam
Tikvah helps us sustain Jewish life and connections.
Holidays
One Shabbat Basic Kiddush Lunch (when there is no b’nai mitzvah) ....................................................................... $1,500
One 2011 Holiday Program (S’lichot, Simchat Torah, Purim, Tikkun Leil Shavuot) .............................................. $1,000
Congregation/Community
One Issue of Contemporary ................................................................................................................................................. $1,750
Utilities for a Day/Week/Month ............................................................................................................ $180/$1,260/$5,400
Lobby Furnishings (couches, chairs and tables) in each of three lobbies .................................................................. $5,000
Bridal Room Furnishings ................................................................................................................................................... $3,000
Cherry Picker/Scissor Lift for indoor use ...................................................................................................................... $5,000
Youth
One Month of Shabbat Babysitting & Tot Shabbat ..................................................................................................... $1,500
School/Youth Celebration
(Kabbalat Siddur, Holiday Celebration, Chanukah, Purim, Lag B’Omer) ................................................................ $1,000
Wide Screen Television for Youth Lounge ..................................................................................................................... $2,500
We welcome partial sponsorships or group or chavurah sponsorships, as well as
full sponsorship by a member or family for any item on our list. All gifts will be
used during the current fiscal year or for the holidays immediately following.
To sponsor a Wish List item or for further information, please contact Rachelle
Palley at rpalley@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1880. Sponsorships will be rec-
ognized in the Contemporary and, when possible, on relevant handouts. Donor
acknowledgment cards will be sent if sponsorship is in honor or memory of
someone.
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Director’s Chair Welcome New Members!
By DEBBIE WEBER and KITTY TIMMES
By RACHELLE PALLEY,
Being part of a Jewish community is
Synagogue Administrator
important to Sheila & Steve Klein, and it’s
High Holy Days Revisited why they chose to join Olam Tikvah. Sheila
As you know, with any thank you one can unintentionally leave grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania and
out some names. I would like to thank Al Fuchsman, Al Gabriel and graduated from Robert Morris University. She
Rich Silberglitt being Head Ushers. Special thanks to Jerry Vitner, moved to Northern Virginia from Pittsburgh in
who filled in as requested by Mark Weber. Thank you all for helping 1976. Steve grew up in Bridgeport, Connecti-
make everyone’s High Holy Day experience more meaningful. cut, and Glendale, Wisconsin, and attended
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In
Lost & Found 1995, he moved from Lansing, Michigan to
Are you missing an outer coat? Please check the coat closet to Northern Virginia, to work for USA Today.
see if any of the coats belong to you. We will donate anything left in The Kleins met in Northern Virginia, and were married in 1996.
the closet at the end of December. Currently, Steve is in his eighth year coordinating the Journalism
concentration in the Communication Department at George Mason
A HOLIDAY MITZVAH University. Sheila is the office manager of the House Energy &
On Monday, September 13, Emily Commerce Committee and executive assistant to the staff director. She
Belkowitz and Rabbi Paskind visited has been working on Capital Hill since 1979. Steve has two adult sons
Renaissance Gardens at Greenspring who live out of the area. But their four-year-old cat, Sabrina, rules the
Village for a Rosh Hashanah gather- roost! Steve enjoys cycling and watching hockey, especially the
ing with residents. The event Detroit Red Wings (!), while Sheila enjoys reading and walking. Look
included song, prayer and, of course, for the Kleins at services, as well as Men’s Club, Sisterhood Adult
apples and honey. Rabbi Paskind and Education and social events. Steve would love to cycle with OT
Emily make a formidable shofar- members and would like to apply his cross-platform journalism skills.
blowing team! See WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! next page
Emily is a regular volunteer at
Greenspring Village, where she visits and spends time with residents
in the nursing care facility. She also designed and implemented a
bulletin board in the facility about volunteering at Greenspring OT Chanukah Celebration
Village and in our community at large. Friday Night Fried
HAZAK Friday, December 3
Lunch in the Sukkah with the Rabbis Celebrate Shabbat Chanukah with family and friends:
By DEEDY EISENSON • Shabbat service at 6:15pm,
During Sukkot, about 30 • Dairy Chanukah dinner,* including Chanukah fried
Hazak members met in the foods—latkes & soofganiot (jelly doughnuts),
Sukkah to enjoy a delicious • Chocolate gelt for all & dreidels to spin, and
lunch, prepared by Leona • Plenty of your favorite Chanukah songs to sing.
Shoon, and study with Rabbi
* Not all the food will be fried or dairy
Kalender. An interesting
discussion followed.
A Hazak theater trip to
LATKA TASTING
Have a favorite latka recipe?
see The Chosen is being
Willing to cook for the dinner?
planned for March 27. A
We will supply the ingredients for you to pre-
limited number of tickets will
pare in OT’s kitchen the week of December 3, to
be available. Watch the
be served at the dinner.
announcements for further information.
Hazak is once again sponsoring a week-long camp, for ages 55
and up, in the Poconos from June 29 to July 6. It is an opportunity to Contact Leona Shoon, (703) 425-1880 or lshoon@olamtikvah.org
study with well known educators, Adults and kids over 18, $18; Kids under 13, $8; Kids under 5, free
eat excellent meals, participate in many different kinds of social
and physical activities and just have a good time. For more informa-
tion contact Deedy.
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Please update your Directory! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Continued from previous page
Joining Olam Tikvah was
an easy decision for Shari &
Graeme (Gray) Boyett, as they
were attracted by the warm,
welcoming feeling from
congregants, our excellent Tot
Membership information may be found in the print Shabbat program and, of
edition of the Contemporary. course, our beautiful building
in beautiful surroundings.
Shari grew up overseas
(Africa, Peru, The Philippines)
as well as in Northern Virginia; Gray grew up in Sacramento, CA. They
met when Gray was stationed here with the Army. The Boyetts lived in
NC, Heidelberg, Germany, and Georgia before returning here in 2009.
Gray works as a Department of the Army civilian, while Shari is a busy
homemaker and former government analyst. They have three children:
Jacob, 6 ½, who attends OTRS; Lauren, 4 ½; and Katelyn, 2 ½. As a
family, the Boyetts enjoy traveling, reading, listening to music,
cheering each other on at sporting events, dancing, and spending
time with family and friends. The Boyetts look forward to being a part
of the OT family!
Attend the Wednesday morning minyan and
celebrate your birthday with us!
Photo by Herman Stein
Discover the Kirkpatrick’s Construction difference today!
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SOCIAL ACTION
Rabbi Kalender’s Annual Christmas Outreach
By CLARE VOGEL BACHNER, making food for the residents, please contact event coordinator
Chair, Social Action Committee Mimi Krauss, (703) 426-8195.
For the past few years, Olam Tikvah has reached out to the Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter
Christian community, enabling them to spend time with their families on Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter is always in need of brown-bag
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, however, Christmas Eve breakfasts and lunches. They serve approximately 50 people at each
falls on Friday night and Christmas on Saturday. Therefore we will meal. Food can be prepared by individual congregants, a group of
volunteer on the days preceding Christmas. people or a chavurah. Please contact me if you would like to
To volunteer for any of these opportunities, call or e-mail Clare participate in providing meals during the Christmas week and
Bachner, (703) 978-5722 or clarebach@aol.com. delivering the prepared food to the shelter.
Facets Hypothermia Project Shoeboxes for SOME
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield will be housing (So Others Might Eat)
homeless persons during the week of December 19-26. Our volun- This particular activity can be done by anyone at any time! We
teers are needed for the evening of Thursday, December 23. will provide Christmas “gifts” to homeless persons. During the
Volunteer activities include preparing and serving a meal, making Christmas holidays, SOME will deliver decorated shoebox gifts
sandwiches for the following day, entertainment and staying overnight. containing urgently needed items
In addition, volunteers are needed to make and serve breakfast on the Please label each box Man, Woman or Child (Boy or Girl), and
following day , Friday, December 24. wrap it in Christmas paper .
If you are interested in volunteering to stay overnight, please MEN’s and WOMEN”S BOXES: Hat, scarf, pair of gloves, pair of
contact Eric Rothberg at ericandrachel@verizon.net . socks, large or extra-large underwear, deodorant, razor, soap, sham-
Family Shelters poo, lotion, toothbrush and toothpaste.
This year, we will prepare food in advance and bring it to the CHILD’S BOX: A toy or game, a hat, scarf, pair of gloves, socks,
Katherine Handley Family Shelter on Friday, December 24. They will and a pair of underwear.
serve it to the residents on Christmas Day. If you are interested in All shoeboxes must be brought to OT by Sunday,
December 13 in order to be delivered to SOME by Christ-
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS mas.
Social Action committee volunteers will join Men’s Club as Please e-mail me at clarebach@aol.com if you donate a shoebox.
they honor Veterans in November. Please see the Men’s Club Also, please put your name on the sign-in sheet, so that we can be
article, pages 1 and 8, for further information. aware of all those who participate in this wonderful project.
Charles and Robyn Krauthammer Present
Pro Musica Hebraica
War and Exile: The Music of Berman, Braunfels, and Ben-Haim
with
The ARC Ensemble of Toronto
Thursday, November 18, 7:30pm, Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center
Karel Berman’s (1919-1995) stunning 1944 song cycle “Poupata” was composed and premiered while he was in-
terned at Theresienstadt. Walter Braunfels’ (1882-1954) String Quintet is one of the great unheralded works in the
chamber music tradition, presented here in its U.S. premiere. German-born Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984) created the
new sound of Jewish music in British Palestine. His “Melodies from the East” and Clarinet Quintet are proud Jewish
celebrations of the ancient folkloric heritage renewed in the land of Israel.
Tickets available at the Kennedy Center Box Office, or charge by phone, (202) 467-4600.
Order online at www.kennedy-center.org. For more information, please visit our website, www.promusicahebraica.org
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OT CHORALE ABBA INVITES YOU
Jewish Folk Arts Festival What is ABBA?
To Feature OT Chorale ABBA, which means "father" in Hebrew, is a group for fathers
By CAROL BOYD LEON of young children who want to socialize with other fathers and
Director, Olam Tikvah Chorale participate in wide-ranging Jewish activities.
The Jewish Folk Arts Festival has returned and will feature Upcoming ABBA Functions and Dates
numerous musical performances as well as artwork, dance, food, 2010
Judaic gifts, and workshops for adults and children. Saturday, November 27 . 7:00pm ............. Scotch, Study & Havdalah
The Sunday festival will take place November 21, from noon till (Contact: David Goldberg)
6:00pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Friday, December 10 ...... 6:00pm .................... Family Shabbat Dinner
Montrose Road, Rockville, MD. 2011
The OT Chorale will join with the Kol NoVa Youth Choir to Sunday, January 9 ......... 7:00pm ................................. Bowling Night
perform “Generations Join In Song.” We hope you’ll come hear us as February ........................ TBD .................................. GMU Basketball
well as the other performers including Flory Jagoda, Fabrangen Saturday, March 12 ....... 7:00pm ..................................... Poker Night
Fiddlers, Klezcentricity, Mark Novak and Renee Brachfeld, Jon Simon April .............................. TBD ........................................ Movie Night
and others. Sunday, May 15 ............ 6:00pm ................................... Steak & TBD
In addition, I will be performing for young children a “Gan Shirim, June ............................... TBD ........................... Kickball & Highballs
A Garden of Songs” concert along with the Kol NoVa singers. July ............................... TBD ....................................... Pool & Darts
The Jewish Folk Arts Festival celebrates the talent and diversity
of Jewish performing and visual arts in the Greater Washington DC/
Baltimore region. All performers and workshop presenters donate The Editor thanks
their time to the festival. Betsy MacCarthy for reading galleys,
General admission is $10; for seniors and students, $5. There is Andrea Gross for prepublication consultation,
no charge for preschoolers. and Debbie Weber for assistant editing.
Information can be found at www.jewishfolkartsfestival.org
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Saturday, November 6 Parashah Toldot Dorothy & Charles Kon of Montreal and Elaine & Mel Garber of
Florida, and friends and family from all over the US and Canada.
Avi Jacob Silberman,
son of Jacqueline (Jackie) & Jon, is a Gesher Saturday, November 20 Parashah Vayishlach
Jewish Day School seventh grader. His favorite Samuel Ross Shankman,
subject is mathematics, and he loves athletics. He son of Lisa & Gary, is a Frost Middle School
plays basketball on the Burke Basketball travel seventh grader. Sam enjoys sports, listening to
team and basketball and soccer on the Gesher music and just hanging out. He has been seen
middle school teams. This summer, Avi attended roaming the halls of Olam Tikvah since he could
both Capital Camps and Coach Wootten’s walk. Sam looks forward to sharing his Bar Mitzvah
Basketball Camp. He also enjoys playing guitar, riding bikes with his with his parents, brother Jacob, both sets of
friends and playing with his cats, Teddy and Dart. grandparents, Lottie & Seymore Shankman and
Avi looks forward to celebrating his bar mitzvah with his parents, Ellen & Herb Lebovits, and the too-many-to-name
sister Yael, grandparents Phyllis & Benno Silberman, godparents aunts, uncles and cousins from both near and far.
Judy & Vic Tynes, and his many loving aunts, uncles and cousins Saturday, November 27 Parashah Vayeshev
from Florida and California. His tzedakah project is to help animals
help people, by supporting the Search and Rescue Dog Foundation. Benjamin Louis Eisen,
Saturday, November 13 Parashah Vayetze son of Melanie & Jon, is a seventh-grade honors
student at Robinson Middle School. Ben enjoys
Abigail Jo Kon, reading, sports, Camp Nebagamon, the beach,
daughter of Elissa & Marvin, sister of Julia and spending time with friends, special trips with his
Joseph, is a Frost Middle School GT Center grandparents and, most recently, birding. He is a
seventh grader. An avid soccer player, Abby plays proud fan of the New Orleans Saints.
for the BRYC Elite travel club. She also enjoys For his Bar Mitzvah project, Ben has decided
skiing, running, fashion, music and spending to support the National Audubon Society,
summers at the Bronfman Y Country Camp north because of its dedication to preserving wildlife, especially on the Gulf
of Montreal. Coast. He has participated in Audubon Society events and looks
For her mitzvah project, Abby is collecting forward to the time he can lead birding trips.
and donating needed food items to SOME, So Others Might Eat. She Ben will celebrate with his parents, his brother Jason, and friends
is excited to be celebrating this simcha with her grandparents, and family from the U.S. and Canada. Proud grandparents Shirley &
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OT Youth Groups Off and Running
By DEBRA BELAND,
Director of Education and Youth Activities members to help us plan our programming.
Our USY chapter is proud to welcome Josh
I have long-since forgotten many, many things I learned as a
Sisskind as our new advisor. He comes to us
teenager. But I can still sing the entire HaNegev Regional Song from
after serving two years as advisor for Congrega-
my USY days. I remember the excitement of my first regional conven-
tion Ohav Shalom’s USY chapter in Albany, NY.
tion, from the seemingly endless bus ride to the Craig Taubman
Josh brings years of USY experience to Olam
concert. The Christmas Day I spent with my chapter serving meals at
Tikvah. He spent 8 years in Tzafon USY, four as
Camillus House, a homeless shelter in downtown Miami, was my first
a USYer (Temple Adath Yeshuran;
experience doing real hands-on community service. And the Jewish Photo by Susan Coren
Syracuse, NY), two as a chapter advisor
friends I made during those years of singing silly songs, traveling and
(Congregation Ohav Shalom, above), and
tzedakah are still a part of my life today.
two as a regional fieldworker, where his main task was planning
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the three Jewish youth groups
regional conventions. Josh also participated in USY on Wheels in
here at Olam Tikvah. Here’s a look at what we have to offer:
2001 and has attended USY International Convention, most recently
For our 4th and 5th graders, Machar activities harness their
in Washington, DC in 2008. Josh and his wife, Kimi, have been living
energy and creativity, while allowing them to socialize and get to
in Fairfax since 2009 and are looking forward to getting involved in
know one another. Dan Noble is our Machar advisor, and we’re
the Northern Virginia Jewish Community.
looking for a few parents to lend a hand as well. Events will be held
See PRE-COLLEGE CLASS p. 19
once a month, kicking off with Pizza and Pottery Painting that was TOT SHABBAT
held here at OT at the end of October.
Kadima is already off to a great start, with their first event, a By MORAH NECHAMA RETTING AND MORAH ELIZABETH WEINER,
Make-Your-Own-Pizza Extravaganza, under their belt and a large Teachers
number of our 6th-8th grade members just back from Kadima Kallah at Can you believe it is November
Capital Camps. Dan already! Chanukah is right around the
Noble is also leading corner!! Tot Shabbat is growing and
this group, and he expanding each week. We have so many
brings tremendous children who really love coming to our
enthusiasm to the services. Baruch Hashem! We have new
program. In the coming guests most weeks, and we love to teach
months, as our chapter the children about the mitzvah of
continues to flourish, Hachnasat Orchim—making our guests feel welcome! So, if you
we’ll be electing a board haven’t tried Tot Shabbat, come and join us! We love seeing new
and calling upon the faces mixing with our “Shabbat regulars”!
See next column During the weeks when there is no Shorashim, we always
Photo by Dan Noble
welcome our Tot Shabbat “graduates” to join us. It is our pleasure to
B’NAI MITZVAH, Continued from previous page have some older role models come and help us out. Parents, please be
Frank Entis and Ann & Robert Eisen can’t wait to celebrate with him. aware of our policy: if your child(ren) come to Tot Shabbat, they must
Ben feels lucky and thankful to be celebrating Thanksgiving with the remain with us until the end of the service or until you come and get
Montreal Habs and Drew Brees and the Who Dat Nation. them. We cannot allow the children to come and go, as it is our
responsibility to care for them and keep them safe.
We would also really appreciate your keeping an eye on your
children when they are not in programming, so they are not getting
into trouble in the preschool, Religious School wing, Social Hall, coat
closet or outside unsupervised. We all understand how difficult it is
when you want to daven, but it is also hard on fellow congregants to
have to reprimand your unsupervised children. Thank you for
understanding! We are a community working together!!
We have Tot Shabbat most Saturdays, with babysitting starting
at 10:30am and child-friendly services beginning at 11:00am. Hope to
see you there!! Snacks are included!!
www.mysonsbris.com B’Shalom,
Morah Nechama and Morah Elizabeth
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YA H R Z E I T S
During November, we observe the Yahrzeiten of our loved ones:
11/1 11/7 11/13 11/19 11/25
Fantine Finberg Fay Faggen Dorothy Hecht Harold Owrutzky Alvin Bergman
Alfred L. Frahm Sadie Staiman Robert Leshan Samuel Weiss Mark Goldfarb
Doris Haber Charles Yedwab Elaine Rudow Arthur Holzman
Joseph Katzman Nathan Spivack 11/20 Paul Laban
Eric Roth 11/8 Hyman Nathanson Brown Sylvia Markuson Yelen
Lena Block 11/14 Frances Kovner Eva Shostak
11/2 John Carl Christoffers Bernard Gidding Leah Newman Julius Walder
William Birner Jerry Israel Rebecca Grossman Estelle Orringer
Sylvia C. Budiansky Rella Katz Lee Kogan Efim Reznik 11/26
Eva Dizenfeld Velvel Katzman Bertha Scher Ruth Silberglitt Sandra Bolton
Phyllis Rebecca Fort Leon Korn Sara Schwartz Colef Esther Plait Thomas Beverly Schindler
Philip Israel Hauser Jose Pinto Dorothy Steelman Richard Toobin Gertrude Mautner Schwab
Iuda Hersch David Safer Charlotte Vogel
Frank Love Sam Weisman 11/15 11/21 Rose Weinick
Samuel Malakoff Sally Feldman Morris Feldman Elaine Silverman Weiss
Sidney Phillips 11/9 Mary Kane Joseph Haim Fort Rose Wimmer
Gabriel Sochaczewski Bernard Budiansky Paula Iris Malinick Abraham Goldenberg
Julius Goldstein Molly Mappen Frances R. Grauman 11/27
11/3 Irving Kaplan Meme Charlotte Newman Gussie Shaw Anna (Nutzi) Blau
David Arnstein Vera Katz Mary E. Conover Sherman Joseph Shoham Abraham Glick
Maxine Echols Benjamin Schrager Ethel Kierstein
Leo Falek Lillian Sontheimer 11/16 11/22 Mollie Koonin
Arthur Hutkin Samuel Max Wenger Frances Kay Aaron Heumann Gurian Rose Kronish
Nathan Schofer Elaine Westreich Samuel Lampert Joel J. Hochman Samuel H. Levine
Dr. William Jacob Shriber Jacques Pinto Beatrice Kolberg Jonathan Maultasch
11/10 Annette Rieger Harry Krantzman Herbert Nussbaum
11/4 Abe Barth Samuel Shapiro Hy Paul Meyer Rosen
Ian Dusenberry Sharyn Bass Crockett Harry Silverman Gertrude Steinberg Pearle Rosenblum
Morris Miller Selma Klein Anna Meltzer Wolf Sophie Solon
Lily Rosen Sylvia Plotkin 11/23 George Tannen
Esther Seigal Ida Wolf Polmar 11/17 Anna H. Caplan George White
Stephen Ross Seltman Robert C. Tannenbaum Henry Finberg Irving Levine
Raphael Stravitz Freida Paris Leshan Charlotte Muller 11/28
11/11 Sara Jacobs Patent Sally Swiss Perlberg Isidore Horowitz
11/5 Rabbi C. David Matt Sari R. Talenfeld Lisel Rosenthal Anna Kaplan
Rosalyn Boros Robert Shimanski Sandor Weiner Raymond Lazarus
Manfred Gale Mary Brownell Sievers 11/24 Nathan Plotkin
Jack Hodin Evelyn Signorelli 11/18 Louis Chernoff
Clara Mayer Lillian Bielsker Harry Gabriel 11/29
Phyllis Mincis 11/12 Louis Gelfeld Henry Masin Marvin Shanker
Carl Reichbart Belle Behrmann Florence Goldstein Mildred Elizabeth Ognibene Ruth Wachtenheim
Fannie Weisman Alan Budiansky Olga Guttmann Leo Pajgin Betty Walter
Hyman Erman Meyer Halpern Elizabeth Prozument
11/6 Solomon Levine Ethel Lederhandler 11/30
Anne C. Brown Thelma Schoenburg Max Rutzick Milton Blumenthal
Carolyn Nash Emilia Schrubba Phyllis Schwartz Beatrice Rabinowitz
Morris Orringer Helen Zabinsky Bernice Siegel
Muriel Schuffler Louis L. Snyder
Steve Stone Esther Spivack
Isaias Teichberg Reva Weiss
Morris L. Yellen
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OT PRESCHOOL
By SHARON SHERRY,
connection with our homeland. We even have on our staff an Israel
OT Preschool Director
Specialist, a teacher who has participated in the “Israel in Our Hearts,
The Olam Tikvah Preschool mission is to “instill Jewish values in Our Souls and in Our Gans” program sponsored by the Partner-
in families by providing rich, meaningful and authentic Jewish ship for Jewish Life and Learning (PJLL).
educational experiences for children and their families in safe, At OT Preschool, we believe that early childhood education
nurturing, and sacred environments,” as Ilene Vogelstein suggests programs like ours hold the greatest potential for creating the
in her article, “A Universal Mission for Early Childhood Jewish immediate (parents) and future (our students) generation of commit-
Education Programs.” In order to accomplish this goal, we ensure ted and knowledgeable American Jews. To learn more about our
that the preschool faculty is knowledgeable about child develop- outstanding program, please contact Preschool Director Sharon
ment and Jewish education and that they participate in professional Sherry, (703) 425-1886 or preschool@olamtikvah.org.
development opportunities. OTPS Board of Directors also provides Our new and exciting “Baby and Me” program is now
educational, social and Jewish experiential opportunities for school under way! This class is for children ages 0-2 and
parents and families. their caregivers. We meet twice a month for music,
Our teachers adhere to our mission statement by fostering a snack, crafts and discussions on important parenting
love of learning, creativity and wonder—not only about Jewish issues. For more information please contact Sharon
topics but also about the world around us. They provide each child Sherry, (703) 425-1886 or preschool@olamtikvah.org.
a variety of opportunities to grow at his or her own pace. They
present each topic through song, crafts, stories, cooking, explora-
tion and more. For example, we may study the fall season by going
Rocknoceros to Rock the Preschool
on a nature walk, creating a collage using fall colors from materials Sunday, November 21, 4:00-7:00pm
the children select themselves, singing “Gray Squirrel” and reading The world-famous kid band,
stories about the changing leaves. Rocknoceros, will play at OT’s
Additionally, our teachers instill a love of Israel in their Family Fun Day. This amazing, day
students. Throughout the year we have maps of Israel on the will also feature crafts, games
floors, units devoted to the study of Israeli artists, school-wide Yom vendors, food and more. Contact
Ha’Atzmaut programming, Israeli dance classes and more. Our hope stephanie_sussan@hotmail.com
is that OTPS students and families will begin to forge a lifelong
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A R O U N D T H E B E LT W A Y
LT AY KIDDUSH SPONSORS
FJS EVENTS Tov
Mazal Tov to everyone who donated to sustain
our Kiddush Fund, in honor of their
Northern Virginia Lunch & Learn anniversaries.
November anniversaries.
Presented jointly with the JCCNV
Meets Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30pm, in the library November 1-4
at JCCNV, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, Jill & Cary Schwartzbach
John Rybicki teaches on Tuesdays, November 2, 9 & 23, on
November 5-11
“Jewish Philosophers and Philosophies.”
John Rybicki is a noted lecturer at various locations in and
Esther & Pablo Elliott, Shula & Jacob Friedman,
around Virginia. Anna & Irwin Jacobs, Beth & Barry Reisig,
Key philosophers and philosophies in the development of Marilynne & Steven Specht, Fraida & Alan Zusman
modern Jewish thought: Baruch Spinoza (17th Century), Moses
November 12-18
Mendelssohn (18th Century) and Abraham Heschel (20th Century).
Topics will include the nature and attributes of God, scripture,
Traci & Eliot Goldberg, Barbra & Arnold Golub,
wisdom and the impact of the Enlightenment. Laura & Seth Herz, Miriam & Albert Pinto,
Lunch is scheduled at 12:00pm (hot beverages provided), and Beverly & Norman Polmar, Miriam & Ronald Silverman,
study 12:10-1:30pm. Bring a brown-bag pareve or dairy lunch. Amy & David Starr, Daphna Scharf & Mitchell Tobias
Information may be found on our web site, www.foundjs.org.
Inclement Weather Policy: When the JCC is closed or opens
November 19-25
late due to weather conditions, class is cancelled. Vicki & Simon Fishman, Jill & Samuel Kastner,
Shelly & Fred Kerman, Joan & Donald Sacarob,
GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EVENT Shana Weiss & Coleman Sachs
Dinner with a Twist® November 26-30
Brenda & Marvin Klemow, Claudette & Evan Kraus,
Saturday evening, November 13
You can dine with Mara Liasson of NPR and Fox News, Bonnie
Elizabeth & Peter Maer
Benwick of The Washington Post Food Section, Mark Plotkin of Thanks to AnnEllen Feltcorn, Deb Malafsky and
WTOP or one of several other special guests at the home of a Clare Tanenbaum,
community member. This evening offers the opportunity for fabulous
fare and sparkling conversation with some remarkable guests.
who made this month’s anniversary calls.
Proceeds benefit Gesher's scholarship fund. For more informa- NEW RECRUITS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE
tion, visit www.gesher-jds.org and click on the Dinner with a Twist ANNIVERSARY PHONE CALLS.
logo on the home page, or contact Rochelle Goldberg, Gesher’s Vice Please call Barbara Holleb, (703) 569-3095,
President of Fundraising, (703) 962-9150 or dinnerwithatwist@gesher- if you are able to make 20 calls once a year!
jds.org.
Continued from previous column
JCCNV JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL SEEKERS, SEARCHERS, AND SELLERS
A Celebration of Jewish Writings and Thursday, November 18, 7:00-9:00pm, at OT
A speed networking evening for those seeking employment,
Jewish Authors searching for employees, and selling products. Help others while
Sunday-Sunday, November 7-14 helping yourself. Bring with you a one-minute speech regarding
The JCCNV is pleased to take you on a literary journey with what you are looking for and a resume, application or business card,
leading authors from across the country. Throughout the week, so others can get back to you.
outstanding author lectures and programs will satisfy every literary Please RSVP with contact information, what your networking
taste. Be sure to peruse our comprehensive selection of books on goal is and how many will attend, to Neal Sereboff at (571) 449-6246
sale for children and adults. We’ll even wrap your books up for or otnetworking@chooseprotection.com.
Chanukah gift giving!
Events to look forward to: the popular Afternoon Tea with a SISTERHOOD’S SIMCHA CATERING
renowned author, Book Club & Book Lover’s Night, Light Lunch &
For All Your Special Occasions at Olam Tikvah
Author Lecture, Israel Night and more!
For program details, check our web site often at www.jccnv.org
Oneg or Kiddush following your
,or contact Laurie Albert at (703) 537-3064 or LaurieA@jccnv.org. Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Naming or Aufruf
See SEEKERS, next column For information, call Leona Shoon, (703) 425-1880
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HEARTS
FROM OUR HEAR TS DA
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We gratefully acknowledge the following donations of
MAZAL TOV machzorim, which were received by October 11, 2010.
We wish a hearty mazal tov to...
Rachel & Elliott Abrams, on the marriage of their daughter, EMANUEL PASSAMANECK PRAYER BOOK/TALLIT (MACHZOR)
In appreciation of Michael Toobin, by Ruth Ungerleider
Sarah, to Joshua Beraha In honor of Daniel Matt and in memory of Rabbi Hershel Matt, by Beulah &
Jane & Bill Behrmann, on the birth of their grandson, Marvin Bleiberg
Bailey August Behrmann Rubin In honor of our parents Fay & Edward Felber and in memory of our
Livia & Harold Jacob, on the engagement of their daughter, parents, Alicia & Sidney Green, by Bette Ann & Melvin Felber
In memory of my wife, Micki Rosenfeld, and with appreciation to the OT
Debra, to Randy Karl community for their support, by Myer Rosenfeld
R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH In honor of Robert Schuffler and in memory of Muriel Schuffler, by Carol
Schuffler
Al Gabriel IN HONOR OF
40th wedding anniversary of Maddy & Rich Cassell, by Ellen & Jack
CONDOLENCE Finberg; Leona Shoon
Adam Starr’s Bar Mitzvah, by Amy & David Starr
We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of... Barbara Holleb, by Aimee Holleb and Jason Holleb
Dr. Michael Billinson, father of George Billinson B’nai Mitzvah Class of 2010, by Michelle & Paul Nash
Jerry Diener, brother of Edward Diener Chana and Zahavah Bielsker Rolfe, by Bubbe & Zayde
Claire & Harry Weber, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Sidney Fuchs, father of Glenn Fuchs Diane & John Rothberg, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Eric, Rachel,
Louise Gabel, mother of Jon Gabel Hannah and Nathan Rothberg
Ashley Phalen, daughter of Joan & Paul Blumstein Dottie & Henry Snider, by Rebecca & Tim Miller
Ruth Pohl, mother of Mark Pohl Edwin Baer, for his service in Afghanistan, by Shirley & John Baer
Esther & Kenneth Tuchman, by Paula & Mitchell Weiss
Harry Weber, father of Mark Weber Felsen Family, by Shelia & Lonny Felsen
Friendship, by the Cohen, Cohn, Dorosin, Klevan, Leshan, Segal, Shapiro,
TREE OF LIFE Sherwin and Zusman Families
Hallie & Ben Malina, by Nancy & Joel Malina
A leaf has recently been mounted for…
Helen & Charles Alexander, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Eric,
Dotty Fuchsman, on your special birthday, by Loving Friends Rachel, Hannah and Nathan Rothberg
With gratitude for our wonderful family and the past 60 years, Howard Newman’s birthday, by Debbie & Al Spitzer; Karen Newman
Bernice & Ed Stern Joan Isenberg, by Michelle, Dave, Jacob and Sara Pearlstein
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Herz, by Laura, Seth, Max and Kate Herz
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS My Family, by Neil Schlussel
Neil Schlussel’s special birthday on June 26, by Elizabeth & Peter Maer
The office staff would like to thank our faithful volunteers—we Olam Tikvah, by Bernice & Alvin Kaufman; Sharon & Lance Sherry; the
could not get along without them. Hone Family; Heidi, Ben, Ahava and Devorah Freeman
Andrea Fabian, Edith Krantzman OT Office Staff, by Andrea Fabian
OT’s Founding Families, by Florence & Alvin Bernstein
Please keep the office informed of your life-cycle events Our children—Adam, Arielle, Zev and Max—by Michelle & Steven Stravitz
Our children and grandchildren, by Dr. & Mrs. Alan Moshell
and let us know when you need our help. Our children, Emily and Carl, by Susan & David Schwartz
Our children, Emmett and Daniel Dorlester, by Andrea & Brian Dorlester
PRE-COLLEGE CLASS, Continued from page 15 Our children, Rachel, Sam, Lisa and Mia, by Andrea & Jerry Gross
Our children, Zachary and Jordan, by Rebecca & Tim Miller
Our daughter, Sandra Fay Bloom, by Cheryl Tuchman Bloom & Murray
Bloom
CALLING ALL Our first grandchild, Allegra Dorine Zusman, born May 13, 2010, by Fraida
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS! & Alan Zusman
Our grandchildren, by Karen & Howard Newman
It’s not too late to join the Our grandchildren, Charlotte & Sam Wenk, by Alice & Edward Marion
Our grandchildren, Molly, Nathan and Jacob Goldberg, by Linda & Walter
OT Pre-College Program! Meyer
Reuben Ambaruch’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah, by Sylvia Ambaruch
We meet once a month on Sundays. The program will enable Rhoda Ritzenberg, by Ken Heitner
you to apply your many years of Jewish education to a variety of The Cohn Grandchildren, by Sue & Ken Cohn
experiences, both inside OT and outside. As a subset of the OT The Olam Tikvah Community, by Carol & Paul Shaman
community, we’ll socialize and learn… and eat. We’ll also think The Oshry Family, by Susanne & Stacy Oshry
The Sereboff Family, by Joanne & Tom Stryer
about important issues that you will encounter on the college Faith Hemmerdinger, by Karen & Barry Hemmerdinger
campus. Jacob Hemmerdinger, by Karen & Barry Hemmerdinger
Go to http://www.olamtikvah.org/relschool.html to download the Karen Hemmerdinger’s Bat Mitzvah, by Karen & Barry Hemmerdinger
registration form, and return the completed form to Rabbi Paskind Our daughters, Andrea and Tamara, by Deedy & Ed Eisenson
Our High Holiday honors—2010, by Deedy & Ed Eisenson
(ipaskind@olamtikvah.org). Reuben Hemmerdinger, by Karen & Barry Hemmerdinger
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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions, which were received by September 28, 2010.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND EMANUEL PASSAMANECK
The Capital Improvement Fund enables us to provide funds for PRAYER BOOK/TALIT FUND
IN HONOR OF
major, unbudgeted capital improvements to the current facility. We Dotty Fuchsman’s special birthday, by Your Loving Friends
ask congregants to keep the Capital Improvement Fund in mind when IN MEMORY OF
making contributions to Olam Tikvah, whether to honor someone’s David Loewenstein, by Shelley Adler, Toby and Matt Loewenstein
memory or a simcha. Edward Robert Pohl, by Martha & Mark Pohl
Zosimo Camargo Aylas, by Martha & Mark Pohl
Please do not confuse this fund with the Capital Campaign, Ian Pablo Dusenberry, by Martha & Mark Pohl
which is solely for the Olam Tikvah expansion project. Lillian Toobin, mother of Michael, by the Toobin Family
Livia Varkonyi, by Leslie & Irv Varkonyi
Sadie Spector, by Leslie & Irv Varkonyi
IN HONOR OF
Birth of Elijah Morris Sereboff, son of Terry & Neal, grandson of Joanne & GERALD BRISSMAN/LYLE MILLER
Tom Stryer, by Bonnie & Jeff Siegell COLLEGE OUTREACH FUND
Birth of Maya Joli Howard, granddaughter of Barbara & Carl Villarruel, by IN HONOR OF
Florence & Al Bernstein 40th wedding anniversary of Rona & Alan Moshell, by Debbie & Mark
Marriage of Aaron Shoon to Heather Lasche, by Lynn Phillips Weber
Marriage of Jennifer Finberg to Jeremy Kahn, by Leona Shoon Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Diamond-Tapper, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Marriage of Renee Leshan to Steven Hill, by Ellen & Jack Finberg; Lynn Birth of Ariana Miriam, granddaughter of Bernice & Sam Eisen, daughter
Phillips of Judith & Jacob Cabelli, by Gloria Brissman
My aliyah, by Leona Shoon Birth of Maya Joli Howard, granddaughter of Barbara & Carl Villarruel,
Susan Coren, by Michelle Pearlstein by Debbie & Mark Weber
IN MEMORY OF Birth of Anna & Irv Jacobs’s grandson, by Sue & Ken Cohn
Harold Wesley, by Leona Shoon; Michelle Pearlstein; Pearl & Steve Raikin, Marriage of Aaron Shoon to Heather Lasche, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Devora & Brian, Ivan, Ethan and Aria Marriage of Renee Leshan to Steven Hill, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Ilse Stahl, by Ruth & Mayer Smith IN MEMORY OF
Fred Shoon, by Leona Shoon Harold Wesley, by Cheri & Harold Belkowitz; Debbie & Mark Weber;
FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF Eileen & Norman Leshan; Mimi & Len Levine; Sue & Ken Cohn
Amy Driessen, by Cheryl & Murray Bloom Morton Weiss, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Debbie Friedman, by Leona Shoon Rabbi Bernard Ducoff, by Cheri & Harold Belkowitz; Debbie & Mark
Howard Nachman, by Leona Shoon Weber
Noah Seiler, by Gloria & Ira Seiler FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF
Roberta Wulf, by Bonnie & Jeff Siegell Adam Toobin, by Sue & Ken Cohn
Barbara Cohen, by Debbie & Mark Weber
COMFORT AND CONDOLENCE FUND Dave Pearlstein, by Debbie & Mark Weber
IN MEMORY OF Debbie Friedman, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Dora Levine, by Neil Schlussel Janice Hiller, by Mimi & Len Levine
DOROTHY EDISON AND ALEXANDER LEVIN LIBRARY FUND HAROLD T. RIB TORAH
In appreciation of David Goldberg, Scott, Jacob and Jenna Gould and Jack & RELIGIOUS ARTICLES FUND
Klevan, for helping to raise our Sukkah, by Elizabeth & Peter Maer IN MEMORY OF
IN HONOR OF Wolf Merel, by Judy & Noah Engelberg and Family
Andrea Fabian—Yasher Koach on your Rosh Hashanah aliyah, by Joanne &
Tom Stryer ISRAEL QUEST FUND
Birth of Maya Joli Howard, granddaughter of Barbara & Carl Villarruel, by IN HONOR OF
Randee & Jerry Markowitz Shelly & Joel Palley’s special birthdays, by Jane & Bill Behrmann
Helen Taubman’s new job, by Elizabeth & Peter Maer IN MEMORY OF
Jerry’s High Holy Day aliyah, by Randee & Jerry Markowitz Ilse Stahl, by Jane & Bill Behrmann
Marriage of Jennifer Finberg to Jeremy Kahn, by Joanne & Tom Stryer Morton Weiss, by Jane & Bill Behrmann
My High Holy Day aliyah, by Andrea Fabian FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF
IN MEMORY OF Barbara Cohen, by Jane & Bill Behrmann
Dorothy Edison Levin, by Erika Schuster & Clay Biberdorf
Harold Wesley, by Joanne & Tom Stryer; Randee & Jerry Markowitz; JERRY WERBEL
Stephanie & Ilan Sussan MEMORIAL LANDSCAPE FUND
Ilse Stahl, by Randee & Jerry Markowitz IN HONOR OF
FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF Marriage of Renee Leshan and Steven Hill, by Eileen & Norman Leshan
Bernice Stern, by Joanne & Tom Stryer IN MEMORY OF
Debbie Friedman, by Joanne & Tom Stryer Harold Wesley, by the Toobin Family
Roberta Wulf, by Joanne & Tom Stryer
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RABBI ITZHAQ M. KLIRS MEMORIAL ADULT TZEDAKAH FUND MACHZORIM, Continued from page 19
EDUCATION FUND Shana Tova, by Martin Pontell IN MEMORY OF
IN MEMORY OF Abe “Papa” Barth, by Melissa, Steve, Max, Eli and
Contributions to help support the Olam Abraham Friedman, by Jacob Friedman Noah Hochberg
Tikvah Chorale may be so designated on Anita Levine, by Bruce C. Levine Adela & William Gotkin, by Kitty Timmes
your check. They are held in the Adult Anna Dubchansky, by Judith Anderson Anne & Harry Miller, by Bobbie Ebert, Joseph Ebert
Arlene Epstein, by Murray Bloom and Andrea Ebert Matlaw
Education Fund for the sole benefit of the Benjamin Nattboy, by Rochelle Salzman Aunt Sarah Smith, by Bobbie Ebert, Joseph Ebert and
OT Chorale and are noted below as (OTC). Bernard Berner, by Todd Berner Andrea Ebert Matlaw
Bernard Spitzer, by Alvin Spitzer Al & Ruth Rosenfeld, grandparents of Stephanie
IN HONOR OF David Werber, by Elaine Tolk Sussan, by Stephanie, Ilan, Alexa, Lia and Noa
60th wedding anniversary of Bernice & Ed Dr. Joseph Argoff, by David Argoff Sussan
Stern, by Carol & Paul Shaman Ellen Follick, by Michael Witlin Alan Gray, father of Melinda, by Melinda & Mark Roth
IN MEMORY OF Harold Wesley, by Lynne & Elliott Dubin Alex Schlakman, by Marilyn & David Friedman
Tess Levy, by Judy & Stan Schretter Harry Stein, by Betsy & John MacCarthy Aliza Kolker, by Ken Heitner
Grace Griffenberg, by Florence & Al Bernstein Janyce Pearlstein, by Michelle & David Anna H. Caplan, grandmother of Betsy MacCarthy, by
(OTC) Pearlstein Betsy & John MacCarthy
Jeannine Nataf, by Michelle Rendelman (OTC) Joseph Dienstfrey, by Stephen Dienstfrey Anne & Harry Stein, by Debra & Herman Stein
Joseph Nataf, by Michelle Rendelman (OTC) Joyce G. Zarkin, by Jeffrey Zarkin Arlene Bloom Epstein, sister of Murray Bloom, by
FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF Judith Gomperts, by Jane Rosenthal Cheryl Tuchman Bloom & Murray Bloom
Ruth Plotkin, by Michelle Rendelman (OT Leonard Vorcheimer, by Roger Vorcheimer Arnold Kaplan, husband of Bunny, by Bunny Kaplan
Madelyn Wolson, by Bernice & Ed Stern Aylin Schlussel, by Neil Schlussel
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Max Frahm, by Irene F. Smith Belle & Sol Levine, parents of Julian, by Natalie &
In gratitude for Erma Kimmel’s recovery, by May Schwartz, by Rhonda Brown Julian Levine
Susan Stone Milton L. Cobert, by Tamara & Edward Benjamin Kaplan, by Doris Kaplan
With thanks to Rabbi Kalender for officiating at Faggen Bertha & Oscar Rozansky, parents of Beverly, by
our wedding, by Brie & Jay Fahrer Mitchell Shankman, by Gary Shankman Beverly Rosen
IN HONOR OF Mordechai Zelig, by Irene F. Smith Betty & Martin Hirschon, by Barbara Berger
Dr. Stuart Katz—in gratitude for Erma Kimmel’s Pearl Heller, by Joan & Steve Heller Betty Miller, by Rhoda & Mark Miller
recovery, by Susan Stone and Erma’s entire Reuben Chesler, by Bernice & Ed Stern Beverly & Harry Chapel, by Anita & Steve Dienstfrey
family Rivka Katzman, by Bill Behrmann Captain Harry M. Krantzman, USN, by Edith Krantzman
Rabbi Ita Paskind, by Judie Singer Rose Hilert, by Michael Hilert Celia & Barney Weiner, parents of Roberta, by
IN MEMORY OF Ruth Koss, by Marvin Kon Roberta & Henry Wulf
Harold Wesley, by Beverly & Norman Polmar Sally Goldberg, by Jill Schwartzbach Clara & Louis Barnett, grandparents of Stephanie, by
Ilse Stahl, by Sarah Elpern & Bruce Waxman Samuel Fruchter, by Helen Fruchter Stephanie, Ilan, Alexa, Lia and Noa Sussan
Regina Eder, by Lilly & Stuart Eder Thelma Elpern, by Sarah Elpern Dorothy & Leroy Wallen, by your loving son, David
FOR THE R’FUAH SH’LAYMAH OF Uncle Ira Brown, by Mona Poyta Dr. & Mrs. Louis C. Tonken, grandparents of Ilan, by
David Pearlstein, by Barbara S. & Robert L. William Friedman, by Peter Friedman Stephanie, Ilan, Alexa, Lia and Noa Sussan
Cohen William Gotkin, by Kitty Timmes Elsie & Joe Dienstfrey, by Anita & Steve Dienstfrey
Emanuel Stern, father of Edward, by Bernice & Ed
ROBERT NATKIN WALTER HAUSFELD PLAYGROUND FUND Stern
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Enid Levitz, by Arlene & Allen Lebowitz
In appreciation and thanks to OT Sisterhood for Birth of Aryeh Elliott, son of Esther & Pablo, Eric Frank Kammer, by Traci, Eliot, Samuel and Jaren
the meal and for everyone’s support after by Jennifer & Jay Kugler Goldberg
the death of my father, by Linda Glasman Birth of our granddaughter, Ilana Lillian Fania & Jacob Berger, by Barbara Berger
IN HONOR OF Feldman, on August 14, 2010, by Florence Guise Tuchman, mother of Cheryl, by Cheryl
Debra Beland and Beth Felsen—in appreciation Marilyn & Irwin Feldman Tuchman Bloom & Murray Bloom
of their tireless efforts and dedication to our Florence Schlakman, by Marilyn & David Friedman
children, by Michelle Pearlstein Frances Friedman, by Marilyn & David Friedman
Frances Leventhal, by Lynne & Elliott Dubin and
Family
Frances Stein, grandmother of Betsy, by Betsy & John
MacCarthy
CELEBRATING a birthday, anniversary Fred Schoenburg, by the Schoenburg Family
Fred Shoon, by Ellen & Jack Finberg; Leona Shoon
or life-cycle event? Frieda & Raymond Lubing, by Lael Lubing
Gertrude & Julius Cohen, by Mimi & Len Levine
HONOR THE EVENT by making a contribution Gertrude & Samuel Wulf, parents of Henry, by
Roberta & Henry Wulf
to one of the many Olam Tikvah funds! Harold Wesley, by Melinda & Mark Roth; Barbara
Holleb; Lynne & Stuart Stein
TO MAKE A DONATION: Harriet Miller, by Rhoda & Mark Miller
Call the office: (703) 425-1880; E-mail: mbenson@olamtikvah.org Harry Stein, grandfather of Betsy MacCarthy, by
Betsy & John MacCarthy
Web site: www.olamtikvah.org Helen & Abe Eisenson, by Deedy & Ed Eisenson
Snail mail: 3800 Glenbrook Road, Fairfax, VA 22031 Helen Heitner, by Ken Heitner
Henry Tobin, by Jim Tobin
See MACHZORIM, page 22
November 2010 Page 22
MACHZORIM, Continued from page 21
Hyman N. Caplan, grandfather of Betsy, by Betsy & John MacCar-
thy
Hyman Toobin, by the Toobin Family
S ANCTUARY S CHEDULES
Ida & Harry Sacarob, by Joan & Don Sacarob Shabbat Services
Ida Gelfand, by Estelle Brothers and Norman Gelfand
Ilse & Rudy Stahl, parents of Richard, by Sharyn, Richard, Ronit, Friday 6:15pm, November 5, 12, 19 & 26
Danielle and Jonathan Stahl Saturday 9:30am, November 6, 13, 20 & 27
Irene & Jerry Walder, by Joan & Don Sacarob Mincha 5:30pm, November 20
Isadore Levine, by Rosalind Sloan & Arthur Levine
Isadore Miller, by Ellen, Steve, Jennifer and Kenny Rubenstein
Israel Weiss, by Paula & Mitchell Weiss
Parshiot
Itshag Drory, by Tammy & Jeff Cohen Saturday, November 6 Parashah Toldot
Jakob Seelig, by Layne Seelig Saturday, November 13 Parashah Vayetze
Jeremy R. Goldberg, by Traci, Eliot, Samuel and Jaren Goldberg
Jerry Werbel, by Brittanie, Dan, Jonah and Brandon Werbel Saturday, November 20 Parashah Vayishlach
Joel Rosen, brother of Bob, by Bob Rosen Saturday, November 27 Parashah Vayeshev
Joseph Heitner, by Ken Heitner
Joseph Myron Moskowitz, uncle of Marie, by Marie Taubman Tot Shabbat
Joseph Rose, father of Marie, by Marie Taubman
Judith & Ernest Chernoff, by Deedy & Ed Eisenson 11:00am, Shabbat mornings, November 6, 13, 20 & 27
Julius Leventhal, by Lynne & Elliott Dubin and Family Babysitting
Lawrence S. Gross, by Andrea & Jerry Gross
Libbey & Philip Sussan, grandparents of Ilan, by Stephanie, Ilan, 10:30am-12:15pm, every Shabbat morning
Alexa, Lia and Noa Sussan
Lila Fleischman and Julia Tursky, by the Tursky Family Other Services
Lillian & Nathan Hoffman, by Birgitta & Marshall Hoffman Sunday, 9:00am & 8:00pm
Lillian Toobin, by the Toobin Family
Louis Bloom, father of Murray, by Cheryl Tuchman Bloom & Murray Monday-Thursday, 8:00pm
Bloom Wednesdays, 7:00am
Louise & Ward Hartzell, by Susanne & Stacy Oshry Thursday, November 25, Shacharit, 9:00am
Lydia & Sam Rosen, parents of Bob Rosen, by Bob Rosen
Marilyn Elaine Schwartz, by Stefanie Schwartz
Martin & Joel Neifeld, by Tamara & Rich Neifeld
Mary Kozak Shore and Michael Shore, by Ilka Shore-Cooper
MACHZORIM, Continued from previous column
Mervin Dizenfeld, by Bobbie Dizenfeld and sons Howard and Rose & Louis Gelfeld, by Debbie & Mark Weber
Chuck Sadie Chesler, mother of Bernice, by Bernice & Ed Stern
Minnie & Louis J. Golden, by Lindsay & Chris Belmonte Sander Gerald Brissman, by Gloria Brissman
Minnie & Morris Edelman, by Debra & Herman Stein Sandra Tuchman Bolton, sister of Cheryl, by Cheryl Tuchman Bloom &
Miriam & Philip Walman, parents of Sharyn, by Sharyn, Richard, Murray Bloom
Ronit, Danielle and Jonathan Stahl Sandy Sushner, by Sarah Elpern & Bruce Waxman
Morris Finkel, father of Jim, by Barbara & Jim Finkel Sarah Stern, mother of Edward, by Bernice & Ed Stern
Morris Friedman, by Marilyn & David Friedman Sid Feldman, by Marilyn Feldman Krug & John Krug
Morris Gelfand, by His Loving Children Sidney Spurgeon, by Dale & Albert Citron
Morris Robert Rose, grandfather of Marie, by Marie Taubman Stephanie & Ivan Sacks, by Debra & Herman Stein
My father, Nathan Kahn, by Lynn Phillips Steven Kaplan, son of Bunny, by Bunny Kaplan
My mother, Beatrice Kahn, by Lynn Phillips Sylvia & Morton Rubin, parents of Natalie, by Natalie & Julian Levine
My parents, Norma & Philip Lustig, by Jack Lustig Sylvia Lederhandler, by the Toobin Family
My parents, Pearle & Raymond Swartz, by Phyllis Lustig Sylvia Schlakman, by Marilyn & David Friedman
Nathaniel Miller, by Rhoda & Mark Miller Thomas Muller, by Sharon Muller and Family
Nathaniel S. Tuchman, father of Cheryl, by Cheryl Tuchman Bloom Tillie & Samuel Levine, by Mimi & Len Levine
& Murray Bloom Victor Lederhandler, by the Toobin Family
Our parents, by Dr. & Mrs. Alan Moshell Zdenka Wurmser, by the Wurmser Family
Our parents, by Judy & Stan Schretter Dorothy Edison Levin, by Chavurah Maskelim
Our parents: Theresa & Harry Shnipper and Florence & Edward Alice Adelson, by Lorin Schiff & Leonard Adelson
Markowitz, by Randee & Jerry Markowitz Alison Schiff, by Lorin Schiff & Leonard Adelson
Pamela Zaban Skweres, cousin, by Cheryl Tuchman Bloom & Arthur Adelson, by Lorin Schiff & Leonard Adelson
Murray Bloom Claire & Bernard Masters, aunt and uncle of Elaine, by Elaine Tolk
Paul Sloan, by Rosalind Sloan & Arthur Levine Dorothy & David Werber, parents of Elaine, by Elaine Tolk
Rabbi Bernard Ducoff, by Melinda & Mark Roth Lionel Schiff, by Lorin Schiff & Leonard Adelson
Rebecca & Josef Zeller, parents of Margo, by Margo & Pat Lisel & Siegfried Rosenthal, parents of Ralph, by Sandra & Ralph
Tamburrino Rosenthal
Reuben M. Chesler, father of Bernice, by Bernice & Ed Stern My late, beloved husband, Harris Bob Stone, by Ray Stone
Reva & Bert Weiss, by Karen Tovey & Edward Weiss Rabbi Klirs, by Irene & Gabriel Gluck
Richard Berger, by Barbara Berger Rosanne & Samuel Goldgell, parents of Marsha, by Marsha Goldgell
Richard Toobin, by the Toobin Family Petchik & Carl Petchik
See MACHZORIM, next column Sara & Isadore Baron, parents of Sandra, by Sandra & Ralph Rosenthal
Sylvia & William Kapelmaster, aunt and uncle of Elaine, by Elaine Tolk
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Shabbat Youth Activities
Tot Shabbat, 11:00am, November 6, 13, 20 & 27
Jr. Cong, Shorashim, November 13 & 27
Please check www.olamtikvah.org, the listserv and the weekly announcements for calendar updates.
(703) 280-1261 (703) 395-6179 (703) 425-5423 (703) 385-3712 (703) 503-5549
Glenn Taubman Debbie Swichkow Herman Stein Richard Stahl Jerry Markowitz
D. Felsen L. Esterowitz S. Eder S. Dienstfrey S. Cohen
D. Feller M. Epstein M. Eder E. Diener R. Cohen
A. Feldner J. Engler R. Ebert A. Diamond-Tapper Jocelyn Cohen
S. Feldman N. Engelberg D. Dubin-Kritzer W. Diamond Jeffrey Cohen
M. Feldman S. Engel E. Dubin A. Dallas D. Cohen
Melvin Felber S. Endick P. Driessen M. Cury C. Cohen
Matt Felber R. Ellis S. Douglass F. Cooper A. Citron
M. Falck P. Elliott J. Douglas L. Conover A. Chmara
E. Faggen M. Eisenberg R. Dorosin L. Connor A. Chickinsky
J. Fahrer J. Eisen A. Dorlester K. Cohn B. Castel
A. Fabian S. Eisen R. Dizenfeld W. Cohen-Brown J. Buxbaum
J. Estryn P. Eggan J. Dietrick W. Cohen M. Busman
November 28-December 2 November 21-25 November 14-18 November 7-11 October 31-November 4
age, can participate. Please call the Ritual Committee coordinator in charge if you cannot participate.
MINYAN is held on Sundays, 9:00am & 8:00pm, and Monday-Thursday at 8:00pm. Any male or female Jewish adult, above B’nai Mitzvah
(703) 912-3946 (703) 978-5722 (703) 945-9594 (703) 425-2097
Fred Cooper Clare Bachner Scott Benson Rob Yunich
B. Gordon M. Goldstein M. Goldey D. Goldberg
G. Gondos G. Goldstein A. Goldblatt I. Gold
M. Golub J. Goldstein W. Goldberg A. Gol
A. Golub A. Goldshteyn R. Goldberg E. Glynn
K. Goldwasser M. Goldfarb J. Goldberg G. Gluck
A. Goltsman D. Goldfarb E. Goldberg J. Gluck
November 27 November 20 November 13 November 6
Please call the Board member in charge if you cannot participate.
USHERING is for every Saturday morning. Please arrive 15 minutes before services (9:15am).
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