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Weekly Religious Services

Monday ....... 6:45 a.m. ........ 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday ................................. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday ............................ 7:30 p.m.

Thursday ...... 6:45 a.m. ........ 7:30 p.m.

Friday ........... 6:45 a.m. .......................

Kabbalat Shabbat .................. 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat ........ 9:30 a.m. .......................

Sunday .......... 9 a.m. ............ 7:30 p.m.

Services are also held at Shiva housesas needed.

Mincha

November 3 ......................... 5:40 p.m.

November 10 ....................... 4:30 p.m.

November 17 ....................... 4:25 p.m.

November 24 ....................... 4:20 p.m.

Family and Youth Services

Nov. 2 .. Shabbat is Special ... 7:15 p.m.

Nov. 3 ..... Jr. Congregation . 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 17 ................. Yachad . 10:15 a.m.

Nov. 17 ......... Tot Shabbat . 11:00 a.m.

Nov. 17 ......... Kehilat Kids . 11:00 a.m.

Candle Lighting Times

November 2 ......................... 5:47 p.m.

November 9 ......................... 4:40 p.m.

November 16 ....................... 4:34 p.m.

November 23 ....................... 4:30 p.m.

November 30 ....................... 4:27 p.m.

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Thanksgiving Food and Funds Drive

The Tikvat Israel Social Action Committee would like to involve congregants, family, andfriends in a Thanksgiving Food and Funds Drive for Linkages to Learning at Harmony HillsElementary School in Aspen Hill. Linkages to Learning is a collaborative partnership amongMontgomery County Public Schools, the county’s Department of Health and Human Services,and a coalition of nonprofit agencies. The program provides counseling, case management,and multidisciplinary assistance to at-risk children and their families, who live in MontgomeryCounty. Harmony Hills is a local school with a very high FARMS rate (percent of kids whoreceive free and reduced meals), and has many families who will be in need this Thanksgiving.

The Tikvat Israel Family is invited to participate in this Food and Funds Drive in one ofthree ways:

1. Bring nonperishable foods, from a list of needed items, in a basket or bag. ContactElyssa Diamond (see below) for items on the list and/or check the listserve. Some foods arespecific to families of diverse cultural backgrounds, and may differ from what we may think ofas “Thanksgiving” food.

2. Purchase gift cards from Giant in increments of $25 or $30. One of these will begiven to each family in need (there are approximately 50 families this year), so that they can beempowered to purchase their own choice of a main course for their family’s Thanksgivingmeal.

3. Contribute any amount to this cause by writing a check to “Linkages to Learning,”with “Harmony Hills E.S.” in the memo section.

All of these will be accepted at Tikvat Israel’s main office between Sunday, November 11and Monday, November 19. All food, gift cards and checks will be delivered to Harmony HillsElementary on Tuesday, November 20.

For more information, please contact Elyssa Diamond at [email protected] 301-942-0182. Thank you in advance for your generosity, toward those less fortunate. Ahopeful, healthy, hearty and happy Thanksgiving to all!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Shabbat Dinner to Honor New Members ................................................. Page 3

A Helzner Happening .............................................................................. Page 6

Hiddur Mitzvah Project ......................................................................... 0

For more news from the Social Action committee, see page 8.

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Ways to Get Involved

Bikur Holim VolunteersLouise [email protected] • 330-9349

Women’s Jewish Network(formerly Sisterhood)Bobbi [email protected] • 838-4336

Membership CommitteeDebby Berlyne • 340-0075

College OutreachSusan Apter [email protected] • 460-9657Elyse Bernstein [email protected] • 460-0508

LibraryPhyllis Leise • 588-2089

Attend MinyansLen [email protected] • 929-9106

Social Action CommitteeRobbi and Larry [email protected]

Kiddush VolunteersMarsha [email protected]

Shepherd’s TableRichard [email protected] • 946-8435

Stepping Stones ShelterJay Plafker • [email protected]

Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness CenterRoma [email protected]

Reading MentorsEllen [email protected] • 598-0635

Adult Education CommitteeSusan Apter [email protected] • 460-9657Betsy Miller [email protected] • 279-0453

Tikvat Israel Directory

RabbiHoward [email protected]

Rabbi EmeritusLewis A. Weintraub

CantorRochelle [email protected]

Cantor EmeritusMark Levi

PresidentRonald L. Rabin, [email protected]

Executive DirectorMichael [email protected]

Office StaffCarol BarskyPeggy MitchelAmy SchneiderDebbie Segal

Religious SchoolSandy Levine, [email protected]

Early ChildhoodRori Pollak, [email protected]

Youth & Family ProgrammingLynn Berk, [email protected]

Synagogue OfficePhone • 762-7338Fax • 424-4399

Bulletin EditorAndi [email protected] • 294-2682

Visit Tikvat Israel on the Web atwww.tikvatisrael.org.

All phone numbers are in the 301area code unless otherwise noted.

Minyan InformationPlease call the minyan captain if you plan toattend morning minyan.

SundayRob Kline • 838-0123

MondaySam Gilston • 924-5424

ThursdayDavid Gantz • 460-4674

FridayJoelle Black • 770-4773Barry Buchbinder • 424-3813

Decisions about whether to hold eveningminyan are made by the rabbi and executivedirector. If minyan is canceled, a message willbe put on the synagogue answering machine.If minyan is not canceled, there will be nomessage on the machine. You can reach themachine by calling 762-7338, and press 8-10.

Get Connected with TI ListservTikvat Israel supports two e-mail lists so members can connect to our community.To receive TI news only, visit http://groups.google.com/group/TikvatIsraelNewsOnly.For news and discussion among members, visit http://groups.google.com/group/Tikvat-Israel.For more information about the listservs, please visit our Web site, www.tikvatisrael.org.

Toiletries Collection BoxWhen traveling, please remember to collectthe small samples you receive and bring themto the synagogue. The toiletries will bedistributed to a coalition of homeless shelters.

Cemetery SitesJudean Memorial Gardens has established asection for Tikvat Israel. Purchase a sitethrough the synagogue office; it benefits youand the congregation. For details, call MichaelGrossman at 762-7338 or David Gantz at460-4674.

Food Addicts inRecovery AnonymousFood Addicts inRecovery Anonymous, a 12-step program for individuals recovering fromaddictive eating, meets every Monday from7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tikvat Israel in the libraryannex. Newcomers are welcome. For moreinformation, please call Sandy at 438-1938.

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From the Rabbi’s Desk

Rabbi Howard Gorin

Consider the plight of newly emancipated black slaves. Lacking the reference points of kinshipand culture, how did they answer the question, “Who am I?” After being abused for centuries,how did they go about creating a positive sense of self-identity?

Answer: They turned to the Bible. The story of the Exodus spoke to them. And no smallnumber of them began to identify themselves as Israelites, Hebrews or Jews.

Yvonne Chireau and Nathaniel Deutsch, in their introduction to Black Zion: AfricanAmerican Religious Encounters with Judaism, write:

“The roots of African American identification with, and transformation of, Israelite andJewish traditions are to be found in the central narrative of the Hebrew Bible: a lowly peopleis chosen by God, suffers slavery and exile, and is ultimately redeemed and returned to itsPromised Land. This story resonated profoundly with the African slaves and their descendantswho cried by the rivers of their own Babylon – America – during centuries of oppression andexile. Blacks have consistently offered their own liberatory exegesis of biblical traditions byemphasizing the chosenness of African Americans and the promise of redemption for theirsuffering.

“The various modes of black identification with Judaism and Jewish texts share a criticallyimportant element: they all subvert the racist image of blacks as a damned people, an imagecultivated over the years by white religious figures employing scriptural justification for slaveryand other forms of racist oppression.”

During the Great Migration in the early 20th Century – when large numbers of blacksoutherners moved to northern urban centers – many African American Jewish congregationswere established. For example, in 1919 Rabbi Wentworth Arthur Matthew founded Harlem’sCommandment Keepers Congregation. He told Harlem residents that they were descendantsof Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, exhorting them to return to their God.

The existence of these congregations raises many questions. Write Chireau and Deutsch:“Certainly one of the most vexing of these questions is whether one can even speak of a singleJudaism…. The identification of African Americans with and especially as Jews expands theparameters of this debate and highlights issues of race, ethnicity, and self-definition indetermining who is a Jew. If a group of African Americans who were raised as Christians forma new community and declare themselves to be Jews, does this act make them Jewish? Mustthey first be converted by one of the ‘official’ branches of Judaism?”

Too many white Jews are sadly “confident” that they know the answer. They are quick todismiss African American Jews as “not really Jewish.” But can we afford to be dismissive ofthousands of individuals who practice Judaism when American Jewry seems to be in a precipitousnumerical decline?

On November 30, a group of us will be traveling to Philadelphia to acquaint ourselveswith one of these congregations. We will experience the way they observe Shabbat and therebygain a better understanding of African American Jewish Culture. If you are interested inparticipating, please contact me: [email protected].

Shabbat Dinner to Honor New Members

Everyone in the congregation is invited to Shabbat services and dinner on November 16 inhonor of Tikvat Israel’s newest members. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with Friday nightservices, followed by a lovely dinner catered by Roz Kram. If you are a new member, please joinus to meet the congregation. If you have been a member for longer than a year, please come tospend an evening with your friends and meet the newest members of our community. Youshould have received a flyer about this event in the mail. For more information, please contactthe office.

From the President’sPerspective

Ronald L. Rabin, M.D.

Yiddish music, Ladino music, Gospel music,American show tunes; what do they all have incommon? Any music-loving Tikvat Israelcongregant knows that these are but a few examplesof the wide repertoire of music brought to us byCantor Rochelle Helzner at the annual Cantor’sConcert. Each year has been a novel experience, areal pleasure and a solid fundraiser.

This year, we are trying something a bitdifferent. In contrast to the previous adult-oriented concerts, Cantor Helzner graciouslyagreed to try a new format oriented towardsfamilies, with the challenge of appealing tograndparents, parents and children of all ages.Hillary Berman, Cantor Helzner and theBoard of Directors are all very excited aboutthe upcoming “Helzner Happening” onSunday, December 2 at 4 p.m. Hannukah isearly this year, so the concert is really aHannukah Helzner Happening in the Hallon the Hill in the Holiday season.

Of course, what makes the “HelznerHappening” a Helzner Happening is that theRobyn Helzner Trio will be joining Hazzan Helznerfor the pre-Hannukah Hootnanny. According tono less an authoritative source than theRobyn Helzner website, “Robyn’s concerts foradults and children are a celebration in song.Robyn blends song, story, and lively audienceparticipation to bring each song to life. Hermagnetic presence lights up a stage. Performingas a soloist or together with the Robyn HelznerTrio, Robyn radiates a passion for Jewish musicand an enthusiasm that captivates her listeners.Trio members Dov Weitman on mandolin andguitar, and Matt Holsen on bass and keyboardcontribute to the group’s exciting vocal andinstrumental arrangements and create the Trio’ssignature sound.”

Because this is a family concert, we havelowered ticket prices accordingly.Sponsorships are also tailored to the family.Instead of a simple list, we offer parents andgrandparents the opportunity to greet theirchildren in the printed program that includesthe purchase of tickets for one family.

So fly the grandkids in for the weekend,convey to the cousins to climb in the car and cruiseto Rockville, corral the kids, nudge the neighborsand announce the affair! This is going to be a greatconcert and a wonderful afternoon.

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CANTOR’S CORNER

Cantor Rochelle Helzner

Rehearsals for TI Youth on Stage“A Helzner Happening”Fourth- through sixth-graders will be invitedto perform two selections with Cantor Helznerand the Robyn Helzner Trio at the TikvatIsrael concert “A Helzner Happening” onSunday, December 2 at 4 p.m. Religiousschool students will learn these songs duringschool. Youth in private day schools willrehearse with Cantor Helzner on Sundays,November 11 and 18 at 10 a.m. in the library.Please let Cantor Helzner know if your day-school child will participate in this excitingfamily concert.

Strathmore ConcertYouth in third through seventh grade will beinvited to participate together with youth fromother congregations at Strathmore Hall onSunday, March 2 in a concert held incelebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. Althoughthere is a matinee and evening performance,Tikvat Israel’s children are invited to perform atthe 7 p.m. performance. Cantor Helzner willprepare all interested students for this event.Rehearsals will be held on Sundays, December16, January 6, January 27 and February 3promptly at 9:30 a.m. at Tikvat Israel. Amandatory regional rehearsal will be held onSunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. atWashington Hebrew Congregation, and amandatory final tech rehearsal will be held atStrathmore Hall on Tuesday, February 26 from7 to 9:30 p.m. PLEASE CALL OR E-MAILCantor Helzner immediately if your child isinterested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Shul Singers NewBy popular demand, Cantor Helzner willhold an open session once a month forthose who would like to learn new melodiesfor Shabbat morning services. The idea is thatparticipants, who will be seated among thecongregation, will join the Cantor in singingthese melodies and will increase and spreadspirited davening. It is not necessary to beable to read music or Hebrew (transliterationswill be provided). The only requirement is alove of singing, a willingness to participateand a desire to enhance the “ruach”of our services.

Sessions will be held after minyan onTuesdays, November 13, December 18 andJanuary 22.

Thanksgiving SingTikvat Israel and Silver Spring PresbyterianChurch will once again join together for anevening of song led by Cantor Helzner andSSPC music director, Russell Moore We willsing together songs of praise andthanksgiving. The Tikvat Israel Choir, EineKline Tikva, a bell choir and aKamaroon women’s choir will also participate.It will be held on Sunday, November 18 at7:30 p.m. at Silver Spring PresbyterianChurch on University Boulevard. This isone of the year’s most uplifting events.

YachadThe first Yachad service of the year will be heldon Shabbat morning, November 17 at 10:15a.m. in the library. This service is facilitated byCantor Helzner and is geared for third throughseventh graders, their parents and allcongregants interested in a learner’s experience.This innovative service includes songs, stories,discussions, skits and explanations. Day schoolstudents interested in leading parts shouldcontact Cantor Helzner. Religious schoolstudents will be offered parts in class. Futureservices will be held on January 19, February 9and March 15.

TI Adult Choir and Strathmore ConcertAdult and youth choirs from congregationsthroughout the Washington area will present aconcert on Sunday, March 2 at Strathmore Hallin celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. Adultswill sing at both a 3:30 p.m. performance anda 7 p.m. performance. Radio personality MartinGoldsmith will narrate. All interested TikvatIsrael adults and teens are encouraged toparticipate in this gala event.

Rehearsals will be held on Thursdaysbeginning December 13. A full schedule isTBA. There will also be regional rehearsalson three Sundays. A final mandatory regionalrehearsal will be held at Washington HebrewCongregation on Sunday, February 24 from3:30 to 5 p.m., and a mandatory final techrehearsal will be held on Tuesday, February26 at Strathmore Hall from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

If you are interested in participating, pleasee-mail or call Cantor Helzner right away.

HOLD THESE DATES

Sunday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m“A Thanksgiving Sing”

Sunday, December 2 at 4 p.m.Family Concert: “A HelznerHappening”

Sunday, March 2 at 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.Strathmore Concert for Israel’s 60th

Thursday, May 8 at 5:45 pmTikvat Israel Yom HaatsmautCelebration and BBQ

Sunday, June 1Washington Area Celebration of Israel’s60th

THE EXECUTIVEBRANCH

Michael Grossman

I want to thank the congregation for its warmwelcome as I come on board. Starting a newposition is always a new adventure with newpeople to meet (oy, so many names toremember) and responsibilities to learn. Inthe coming months, we will have manyopportunities to work and learn together.

Susan Newman has received manyaccolades upon her retirement and I want toadd my thanks for taking the past two monthsto mentor me and teach me so many aspectsof this position. I wish her well in retirementand hope she keeps the phone nearby.

As Bob Dylan says “the times they area-changin’.” We are seeing other personnelchanges in the shul. Barbara Katz and RianneMelmed have both retired from our officestaff. Their combined service to thecongregation is greatly appreciated, but it istheir personal touches in the office that wewill miss more.

New faces are appearing though. AmySchneider and Debbie Segal have joined ouroffice staff as office assistant and bookkeeper,respectively. We look forward to quicklybuilding our new office staff. Together, weform the “Executive Branch” of the shul.

L’Shalom.

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Religious School

Sandy Levine, Director

On Sunday, November 4, our faculty will beattending Professional Day along withreligious school teachers from throughout theGreater Washington area. The focus of theconference is “Israel @ 60.” We are veryexcited that this is also the theme for ourschool year. Your children will have manywonderful stories to share concerningprograms and classroom experiences thatcelebrate this important event. Our sixthand seventh graders will be going to theEmbassy of Israel on Monday, November19. The children will learn about the work ofthe Embassy of Israel, what role the Embassyplays in international relations, and what lifeis like for young people in Israel.

Joan Zuckerman will conductmeaningful and important presentations onKristallnacht Remembrance for our fourth-through seventh-graders on Wednesday,November 7. Be sure to speak with your childabout what he/she learned.

Parent-teacher conferences for third-through seventh-graders will take place onSunday, November 18. Please be sure toattend at your scheduled time. This is theperfect opportunity for you to meetindividually with your child’s teacher andhear about his/her progress. Children inkindergarten, first, second, eighth and ninthgrades will have class at their regularlyscheduled time that day. If you want to meetwith your child’s teacher, kindly let me knowand we will make arrangements for an inperson or phone conference.

Our next Bagel Sale will be on Sunday,November 18. Many thanks toStuart Berlin for chairing this fundraiser. Treatyourself to coffee and delicious bagels(toppings, too!). Advance orders are sold bythe half dozen. Best wishes to you and yourfamily for a happy Thanksgiving!

FRESH AND DELICIOUS BAGELSwith toppings, coffee and juice!

Sunday, November 189:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Advanced orders by the half dozen

Proceeds benefit the Religious School

Broadman-Kaplan Early Childhood Center

Rori Pollak, Director

October was an exciting month! On October 1, we opened our doors to five toddlers in ourbrand new toddler class. This class has been designed to provide an age-appropriate enrichingJewish experience for children 18 months to 2 years. The teachers sing songs in Hebrew andsongs in English with Hebrew words woven throughout the lyrics, they sing the blessingsbefore eating, and celebrate Shabbat on Fridays. The toddler class has been a wonderfuladdition to our program.

During the fall holidays, we welcomed many special visitors to our classes. Rabbi Gorinshowed the children how we shake the lulav and etrog, taking time with each child to helpthem shake-shake-shake. Sam Gilston blew the shofar for each class. Cantor Helzner joined theECC families for “Pizza in the Hut.” Thank you to everyone who visited and made theholidays such a special time for the preschoolers.

The entire ECC attended the annual trip to Sharp’s Farm during Chol Hamoed Sukkot.The children learned about fruits and vegetables that grow in the fall, and about bees andhoney. They ran through a corn maze, picked a small cob of corn that will actually pop in themicrowave, and of course, they picked their very own pumpkin. I would like to thank all thevolunteers for driving and chaperoning this special event.

Here’s what November has on the calendar for the ECC.• Wednesday, November 7: The ECC will hold an open house for the community.

Families who wish to learn more about the ECC are invited to visit the classes and seeour fantastic school.

• Saturday, November 10: The ECC 4- year-olds will meet at the synagogue for aHavdalah PJ Party.

• Tuesday, November 20 at 9:30 a.m.: Thanksgiving Feast. The children will maketable decorations and cook some “kid-friendly” Thanksgiving treats. Parents arewelcome to join us, but it is not required. School will be closed Thursday, November22 and Friday, November 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Free Karate Class

A small adult coed karate class meetsWednesdays in the social hall from 8 to 9:45p.m.

All instructors belong to AARP. Weteach a variety of styles, though we areprimarily a Tang Soo Do school. The ChungShin Do School of Karate has been inMontgomery County for over 30 years. Alllevels are welcome. Open to all members ofthe community, the class is free but a smalldonation to the synagogue is requested.

With sufficient interest, we would alsolike to offer a free 8-week adult self-defenseclass in January.

For more information, contact JoelKristal (evenings) at 301-460-6668 [email protected].

No Job too Small

Asher Kline, son of Shelley and Ina, willcelebrate his Bar Mitzvah in January. As hismitzvah project, he would like to help seniorcitizens with any small jobs around yourhouse. His father, a contractor, will be withhim. If you would like Asher to come to yourhouse to do small repairs or painting, pleasecontact him at [email protected] 301-570-4447.

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A HELZNER HAPPENING: A CONCERT FOR FAMILIES

Sunday, December 2, 2007 — 4:00 pm

TICKET ORDER FORM

TICKETS:

Adults - $18 per ticket

Family – 1 to 2 adults and their children - $36

Additional children - $5

SPONSORSHIPS:

Each sponsorship entitles you to a special message in our printed program (recognize your children, grandchildren, parents,anyone who is special to you!). Please include your program message on the back of this order form.

$180 – tickets for one family, plus ¼ page greeting in the program

$360 – tickets for one family, plus ½ page greeting in the program

$540 – tickets for one family, plus a full page greeting in the program

Family tickets: $ ___________

Additional adults: #_________ at $_________ Additional children: # _______ at $___________

Sponsorship: $ __________

Total amount due: $________________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________

I am unable to attend, but would like to make a donation of: $__________________

Please remit order form to:

Tikvat Israel Congregation2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851ax: 301.424.4399

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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

The Tikvat Israel Social Action Committeesupports the following projects:

Tuv Ha’Aretz (Community SupportedAgriculture) – Watch for informationexplaining how to get involved in thisinnovative and environmentally-responsibleprogram. Tikvat Israel will be the secondsynagogue in the metropolitan area to sponsorthis program. For more information, contactAlana Suskin at [email protected]

Baltimore Road Clean-Up – Several times ayear, congregants don special vestsand clean up our portion of Baltimore Road(through the Montgomery County Adopt ARoad program). Interested in helping?Contact Molly and Stu Turkewitz [email protected].

Stepping Stones Shelter – There areopportunities for meal preparation andother volunteer activities. If you are interestedin contributing meals and/or creating anactivity for shelter residents, contact JayPlafker at [email protected].

Linkages to Learning – This program,cosponsored by Montgomery County PublicSchools (MCPS), Montgomery CountyHealth Department, and private communityproviders, sponsors sites in various MCPSschools. The program assists families with

services to help children be successful inschool, at home and in the community. Thisyear, Tikvat Israel congregants will be askedto donate items for Thanksgiving dinners tothe clients of Linkages to Learning (see coverstory). Interested in helping out with thisproject? Contact Elyssa Diamond [email protected].

Potomac Valley Nursing Home – DuringJewish holidays, the Jewish residents aretreated to goody bags and entertainment,and Tikvat Israel volunteers assist the residentsin celebrating the holidays. If you wouldyou like to support a holiday program forthe residents, contact Roma Sohn [email protected].

Toiletries for Homeless Coalition –Drop offthose toiletries you receive from hotels(unopened and unused) in the box in thesynagogue’s main office. They are given to acoalition of homeless shelters for distributionto people in need.

Project HOPE – B’nai Brith and other localorganizations sponsor this Pesachproject for needy residents in themetropolitan area. Bags are preassembledwith grocery items used for Pesach.Volunteers deliver the bags to recipients. Thisis an ideal project for families with children.The date for distribution is April 13, 2008.

Would you like to coordinate this well-organized, easy project for our synagogue?Contact Robbi Cohen [email protected].

Manna Food Drive – A food drive will beheld In conjunction with the Cantor’s Concerton December 2. Watch for information thatabout where and when you can drop off bagsof nonperishable food prior to the concert.Contact Larry Cohen [email protected] for furtherinformation.

Blood Drive - May 4, 2008 in the social hall.If you are regular blood donor, please scheduleyour donations so that they will coincide withthis date. If you are considering a first timedonation and have concerns and/or questions,contact Robbi Cohen [email protected].

Most of these projects and/or programsinvolve a one-time commitment and/or amodest donation of time and effort. If youwould like to support these programs, pleasecontact the coordinators listed above. If youare interested in joining the Social ActionCommittee, we are always interested in newmembers who are willing to be activeparticipants. Contact Robbi Cohen [email protected].

HELP FEED THE HUNGRY

December 2

in conjunction with the Cantor’s Concert

The Tikvat Israel Social Action committee is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Manna Food Center,

a nonprofit organization that strives to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County. Donated food should be brought to room 1.

Manna has identified the following items as foods they need most:

breakfast cereals, rice, canned meats/tuna,

beans, canned fruits and vegetables

pasta, baby formula/baby food, spaghetti sauce

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Israel @ 60

Last month I mentioned Israel’s 1948“Declaration of Independence,” probablymore accurately referred to as the Declarationof the Establishment of the State of Israel. Itwas read and signed on the same date thatthe British pulled out their last troops fromPalestine. I also talked about an Americanconnection with the new State of Israel, andthe important role of Eddie Jacobson ofMissouri, a Jew and former business partnerof President Harry S. Truman. What I didnot cover was the unique role of elderstatesman (and scientist) Chaim Weizmann– and explain his mission in America. (I’vealways understood that David Ben-Gurionwas not exactly a “buddy” of Weizmann,did not truly want him around at the timeof statehood, and so Weizmann wound upin the United States playing the key role ofmaking the final argument that convincedour President Truman to recognize the Stateof Israel within hours of its “Declaration.”)

Please take a few moments to read thewording of the Declaration, nowprominently posted in our synagogue’slobby. Note the beautiful expressionscontained in the English text, and payspecial attention to the names of thesignatories at the bottom of the display. I’llhave more to say about Golda Myerson[Meir] in an upcoming column. Also,President Ron Rabin has requested thesynagogue’s Fine Arts Committee to makethe arrangements to display our exquisiteillustrated Hebrew version of theDeclaration in the lobby adjacent to Englishedition. I hope it will be available by thetime you read this column.

All of this gets me thinking aboutanother perhaps somewhat less famousAmerican – David (Mickey) Marcus, andhis major role in Israel’s War ofIndependence. As a former Army officer, Ican imagine what must have encouragedColonel Marcus to use his military experience(including combat during World War II inEurope) to contribute to the effort in Israel’sWar of Independence. World War IIcertainly had not solved the world’sproblems, and the Jews in 1947 Palestineknew that another major fight for survivalwould be coming! Later this year, our fifthgraders will be learning about COL Marcus.

To quote from our text, A Young Person’sHistory of Israel by David Bamberger, “Thecommander of the Jerusalem campaign [inthe 1948 War of Independence], ColonelDavid Marcus...discovered a footpath in thehills...out of sight of the Arabmachine guns. If that path couldbe widened, trucks with suppliesmight be able to reach Jerusalem.It was a last chance. Hundredsof laborers were rushed from TelAviv. Day and night they racedagainst time, laboring in thefiercest heat. Just two nightsbefore the ceasefire, the firsttrucks began the dangerous journey over themakeshift road. Slowly, carefully, theystrained up the mountain. At last they reachedtheir goal: Jerusalem. Food, water, andammunition arrived. The city was saved.”

COL Marcus was accidentally killed byan Israeli sentry. His funeral service wasconducted in Israel in June 1948. To learnmore about this story, get a copy of the MGMmotion picture, Cast A Giant Shadow. (It’savailable on DVD at Barnes & Noble.)According to MGM, it “powerfullydramatizes Israel’s heroic 1947-48 strugglefor independence.” The film covers Mickey

Marcus’ role in building an army capable ofwithstanding Israel’s Arab foes. “Mickeymakes the journey [from New York] andbegins transforming a ragtag undergroundarmy into a first-class fighting machine.”

One footnote: PresidentHarry S. Truman and future IsraelPresident Chaim Weizmannposed for a photograph inWashington, DC in May of1948. Weizmann, old, ill andhalf-blind, had made a longjourney from London and wassuccessful in convincing Trumanto support a new Jewish state. He

left with “a solemn promise that the UnitedStates would support the idea” of such a state.Between Jacobson and Weizmann, the effortwas a resounding success. The U.S. gaveofficial recognition to the State of Israel only12 minutes after the end of the British controlover the Mandate in Palestine, which wasjust after midnight at the conclusion of a mosteventful day – May 14, 1948.

—Harvey T. KaplanTikvat Israel Representative on the IsraelEducators Institute (IEI) of the Washington, DCJewish Community

The Foundation for Jewish Studies Programs2007 Distinguished Scholars Seriesco-sponsored by the 6th & I Synagogue

On Tuesday, November 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth CollegeProfessor of Jewish Studies, will speak on “Moral Grandeur and Spiritual Audacity: The Legacyof Abraham Joshua Heschel.”

On Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Arthur Green, Boston Hebrew CollegeProfessor of Jewish Theology and Mysticism, will speak on “New Mysticism? The Challenge ofContemporary Kabbalah.”

Both lectures are free and are held at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street, N.W.,Washington, DC (202-408-3100). A kosher buffet dinner is available for $15 (limited seating;first come, first served) before each lecture from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Advance dinner reservationsare required and can be made by calling the Foundation for Jewish Studies at 301-770-4787at least two weeks before each lecture date.

Lunch and Learn Study CoursesRabbi Gilah Langner, community educator, will address “Pressures from Within, Pressures

from Without: Tolerance and Intolerance in Biblical History” on Thursdays, November 8, 15,29 and December 6 at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street, N.W., Washington DC(202-408-3100). Come at 12:15 p.m. and bring a brown-bag pareve/dairy lunch and beverage.Study is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The fee for the course is $30. To register, call The Foundationfor Jewish Studies at 301-770-4787.

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TIME TO REGISTER!Pre-order your items by December 10th

Try to imagine …a unique project that brings our community together to combine

the concept of Hiddur Mitzvah or “beautification of a commandment” with Tzedakah.

It’s easy! The mosaic that you make from a bag of glass & some Elmer’s glue will be

returned to the Gary Rosenthal studios to be fused into a solid piece, signed, and mounted as anembellishment on your chosen piece(s) of Gary RosenthalJudaica.

22S 22L _

_ _

A15

SGL _ C7N

YAD _ DT1 TB1-small

BMG-large

SC3

BX5 GM2

GMS

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Hiddur Mitzvah Project Registration

Order as many items as you like, and drop by the Tikvat Israel Social Hall anytime between

10:00 am and 3:00 pmon

Tuesday, December 25, 2007Completed items will be back to pick-up at Tikvat Israel a few weeks after the event ~ watch your e-mail andtikvatisrael.org for updates.

You may come any time between 10 am and 3 pm on December 25th to assemble your pre-ordered items.Any unclaimed items will be assembled by our volunteers and sold at the TI Early childhood Silent Auction tobenefit our pre-school.

Thanks to the generosity of the Gary Rosenthal Collection, we are able to offer you many items at asubstantial discount. Children under age 6 will create paper mosaics that will be turned into glass by Gary’sstudio artists. If you have children under age 6 but do NOT want paper mosaics for all items purchased,please note that below. Non-members are welcome. Additional items will be available on the 25th at a slightlyhigher consignment rate and on a first-come, first served basis.

Name _______________________________________ Email ____________________________________________

Phone _______________________________ Children under age 6 (create paper mosaics vs. glass)? _ yes _ no

INDICATE QUANTITIES PER ITEM

22S Small Traveling Menorah ________ @$37.5022L Large Traveling Menorah ________ @$58.00SC3 Candlestick Pair ____________ @$125.00A15 Triangle Glass Menorah ________ @$82.50SGL Presidential Menorah ________ @$82.50C7N Candlesticks on one base________ @$66.00YAD Torah Pointer_________________ @$82.50

DTI Medium Dreidel Top _____________@$25.00TB1 3” Tzedakah Box ____________ @$41.25BSG Large Tzedakah Box __________ @$82.50GMS Small Copper Mezuzah ________ @$49.50BX5 Small Spice Box ______________ @$57.75GM2 Pointed Mezuzah ______________@$74.25

ORDER TOTAL $ _____________

Make checks payable to Tikvat Israel Youth Committee. Mail your order to Tikvat Israel Hiddur MitzvahProject, 2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville,MD.20851 All orders must be pre-paid and received byDecember 10th.Contact Bonnie Cowan at (301) 460-9522 or Marla Shapiro at (301) 330-4989 with questionsor to volunteer to help with the project. For more information, please visit www.hiddurmitvah.org.

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ADULT EDUCATIONJewish Literacy 101: Finding Godin the Masterworks of Judaism’sLibrary

This course is an overview of each genreof literature. We will review selected readingsfrom each genre that offer perspectives on God.

The fall session, led by Rabbi Gorin,focuses on Rabbinical Literature (Thursday,Nov. 8), Codes of Law (Thursday, Dec. 13)and Bible Commentary (Thursday, Jan. 10,2008).

The November 8 session meets afterminyan in room 11, and addresses “Midrash,Mishnah, Gemara and Talmud.” We oftenhear these words, but what do theymean? They all refer to a genre of Jewishwritings collectively called RabbinicLiterature, comprising a period ofapproximately 600 years of Jewish intellectualendeavor. Come learn about these writings

and what they say about God and ourrelationship with God. Attendance at theprevious session is not a requirement.

The spring session, led by Rabbi AlanaSuskin and Rabbi Moshe Faierstein, focuseson Mystical and Hasidic Literature (Monday,Feb. 4, 2008), Philosophical Literature(Monday, Mar. 3, 2008), Musar – EthicalLiterature (Monday, Apr. 7, 2008) andResponsa (Monday, May 5, 2008).

It is very important that you register inadvance so that the Rabbi and other teachers/facilitators can prepare accordingly.

Whither? Wither?The Conservative Movement

Rabbi Gorin leads this class addressing“Commitment Ceremonies and theOrdination of Gays and Lesbians – TheirImpact on the Future of ConservativeJudaism.”

In December 2006, the Committee onJewish Law and Standards of the RabbinicalAssembly voted to authorize the ordinationof gays and lesbians and permittedConservative rabbis to officiate atcommitment ceremonies. Participants willstudy those decisions and try to assess theirimpact on the future of the ConservativeMovement.

The first class was held October 30. Thecourse continues on Tuesdays, November 6and 20, and in a fourth session with a guestspeaker (date TBA).

Shabbat Study GroupStudy the weekly Torah portion with

fellow congregants. Facilitators will rotateamong members of the congregation. Thegroup meets after Kiddush for approximately45 minutes to an hour.

Sunday, Nov. 11 - 10:15 a.m.RELIGION

Dr. Calvin Goldscheider, Scholar-in-Residence,Center for Israeli Studies, American University

“Religion and Ethnicity: Sources of Cohesionor Conflict in Israel?”

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 - 10:15 a.m.FOREIGN POLICY

“SIX AT 60” – TIKVAT ISRAEL’S LECTURE SERIES TO CELEBRATE ISRAEL’S 60TH BIRTHDAY

Ilan Berman, Vice President for Policy, AmericanForeign Policy Council (and Tikvat Israel Congregant)

“Security Challenges Facing Israel at 60”

Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 - 10:15 a.m.IMMIGRATION

Dr. Naomi Gale, Visiting Professor, Center forIsraeli Studies, American University

“Sixty Years of Absorption of Immigrants: HasIsrael Succeeded in Her Quest to Create aTrue Multi-Cultural and PluralisticDemocracy?”

Sunday, Mar. 9, 2008 - 10:15 a.m.ENVIRONMENT

Chuck Lawson, Senior Advisory for Science andTechnology, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs,U.S. Department of State

“Bringing Parties Together: Water in theMiddle-East Peace Process”

Sunday, Apr. 13, 2008 - 10:15 a.mLANGUAGE

Rachel Lerner “The Development of Modern Hebrew”

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 7 p.mARTISTIC CULTURE

Dr. Nina Spiegel, Visiting Professor of IsraeliHistory, University of Maryland

Date and General Topic Speaker Lecture Title

Israel at 60Sixty years ago this year, the state of Israel was born. It has since prospered into a vibrant, modern state with a distinct culture. Tikvat Israel is taking the next severalmonths to explore six facets of that culture matching the six points of the Star of David, symbol for the Jewish People and the Jewish State.

Come participate in the “Six at 60” Lecture Series, investigating Israel’s foreign policy, religion, immigrant culture, environment, language, and artistic culturethrough presentations by some of the area’s most noted Israeli and Middle East scholars.

The fee for each lecture is $5. The schedule is as follows:

“Dancing to Different Rhythms: Israeli andAmerican Jewish Culture”

Bagels and coffee will be available for purchase before all Sunday lectures.Also, as part of the Israel at 60 series, save your Saturday nights in January for the third annual Israeli Film Festival focusing on the country’s

popular culture. Dr. Eric Zakim and Sheila Jelen from the Joseph and Alma Gildenhorn Institute for Israeli Studies at the University of Marylandwill moderate three evenings of contemporary Israeli films. Film titles will be announced soon.

For more information about any of these programs or to register, please contact the office at 301-762-7338 or [email protected].

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YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING

Lynn Berk, Director

The youth department has changed its name, broadened its scope and is moving in some newdirections. We have become the Youth & Family Programming Department and are muchmore than our four youth groups. We also provide parenting programs, educational programs,holiday programming and opportunities for families to come to Tikvat Israel for fun familyevents.

We need to know what you want us to provide for you. Please take a moment to fill outthe form on this page and return it to the TI office c/o Lynn Berk, or send an e-mail [email protected].

On December 15, we will hold our first youth Shabbat service. Bonim and Macharmembers will participate as a group. Kadimaniks and USYers will lead various parts of theservice and will read Torah and Haftorah, and members of the Youth Committee and ouradvisors will be honored with aliyot. The kiddush will be sponsored by the parents of childrenin the youth department and by the Youth & Family Programming Department. If you wouldlike to help sponsor the kiddush, please send your check (we suggest a donation of $10 perfamily) to Lynn Berk, TI Youth & Family Programming, 2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD20851.

YOUTH GROUPSNOVEMBER CALENDAR

BonimSunday, Nov. 11Chanukah Crafts Workshop

MacharSaturday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 4Multi-Chapter Overnight

Sunday, Nov. 11Chanukah Crafts Workshop

KadimaSaturday, Nov. 10Special Kadima Program to be announced

Sunday, Nov. 11Chanukah Crafts Workshop

Wednesday, Nov. 21Multi-Chapter Movie Party

USYSunday, Nov. 4Build with Habitat for Humanity

Saturday, Nov. 10Dave & Buster’s Night

Sunday, Nov. 11Multi-Chapter Flag Football

Friday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 18Regional Fall Convention in Virginia Beach

Wednesday, Nov. 21Multi-Chapter Laser Tag

Youth & Family Programming Survey

Name___________________________________________________________________

Home Phone #_______________Cell Phone#_____________Work Phone#__________

Program areas that would interest me:

____Parenting Classes/Lectures (bullying, middle school years, teenage years, empty nesters,the “sandwich generation”)

____Health & First Aide (CPR/AAD, babysitting skills, managing allergies, drugs and alcohol)

____Holiday Programming (Chanukah Party, holiday dinners, cooking for holidays, holidaycrafts, Sukkah decorating)

____Family Programming (Israeli dancing, movie nights, Shabbat afternoon game time,family social actions programs, pool parties, skating)

____General Programming (Kaplan courses, drivers education, college seminars, speakers)

Please list any other ideas or suggestions that may help us serve you and your families better.Thank you in advance for your participation and cooperation.

Suggestions_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUP DUES

Bonim $45

Machar $45

Kadima $55

USY $60

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

Mazel Tov

Mazel Tov to our November Bar Mitzvah:

November 10 - Leor Newman, son of Bethand Michael Newman

Gale and Marc Pressman on the birth of theirtwin granddaughter and grandson, TamarHannah and Rafael Moshe, born to Karenand Avidan Romm on September 6 in Israel.

Jackie and Joel Hoffman on the birth of theirgreat-grandson Gabriel, born to Linda andFrank DiFonzo on September 15

Bobbi Cohen on the birth of hergrandchildren (triplets) Eliana Miriam,Abigail Nehama and baby boy Cohen, bornto Karen and Seth Cohen on September19

Elissa and Lior Golan and Barbara Milenkyon the birth of their children andgrandchildren, Maya Ruth and Ziv Moshe,on September 22

Joel Shulman on the marriage of his daughterMarjorie Shulman to Marc Grollman onOctober 14

Sheila and Jerry Danoff on the Bat Mitzvahof their granddaughter Emma,daughter of Michael and Claudia Danoff,on October 20

Welcome, New MembersNoa and Ravid BroshRomi and Ivri7625 Nutwood Ct.Derwood, MD [email protected]

Shirley Helman9710 Leatherfern Terr.Montgomery Village, MD 20886301-987-8885

Robert Salom610B Main St.Gaithersburg, MD [email protected]

Welcome BackReva Sage13915 Flint Rock Rd.Rockville, MD [email protected]

HAZAK is Going Places

This month’s HAZAK meeting will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m. in the library.On this 60th anniversary year of the State of Israel, we will show slides and photos taken inIsrael by HAZAK members over the past decades. We hope to present the changing face ofIsrael over the years. It is our intention to have a short introduction by a guest speakerdiscussing recent changes and new places to see in Israel. For those considering a first trip, orrevisit, to Israel during this eventful year, this should be an important event. A social hour withIsraeli-style refreshments (what else?) will follow.

Speaking of Israel ..... there are still some openings for the HAZAK trip to Israel February12-24. The trip will be based in Jerusalem, with day trips out of the city. Information can befound on www.uscju.org/metny. The trip is being planned for the Seaboard and MetNYregions. If you are interested, please call our Seaboard office at 301-230-0801.

Join us on a Seaboard-area trip to the Ratner Museum in Bethesda on November 15from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be a tour of the museum and a presentation by Rich Hollanderwho will discuss his book, Every Day Lasts a Year. Buses will leave from B’nai Israel. Participantsare asked to bring a brown bag dairy lunch. Please contact the Seaboard office at 301-230-0801 for more information.

BereavementCommittee SeeksNew Members

“May you and your loved ones be written in thebook of life.” This is the basic greeting of theHigh Holidays. The reality though is thateach member of this congregation can be amourner at any time. It will happen to all ofus.

The Chevra Kadisha (BereavementCommittee) is in need of additional members.The Chevra lends it support to those in needin the following ways:

• Advise congregants in making funeralarrangements

• Arrange and perform Tahara (ritualpreparation)

• Arrange for Shomrim before the funeralat the Synagogue

• Prepare a house of mourning prior tothe return from the cemetery

• Arrange for a meal of condolence formourner and immediate family upontheir immediate return from thecemetery.

• Coordinate shiva minyanim and supplythe shiva house with a minyan, davanersand siddurim.

We have been able to provide for thecongregation for the past 17 years, makingsure that we respond appropriately to ourbereaved. This is what we do!

Many of you already offer assistancewhen needed and we thank you for beingthere when called upon. I ask you and othersto consider being a part of our group. It is,after all a form of self-insurance.

We are especially in need of members tobe part of the men’s/women’s tahara group(s)as well as house preparation and first mealcoordination. Please contact David Gantz at301-460-4674 or [email protected].

The custom of leaving a small stone onthe monument when visiting the graveof a loved one fulfills the need to“communicate” with the deceased in atangible way. The small stone becomes acalling card which says, “I was here, Ithought about you, I love you and I missyou.”

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While Other Counties in

the Mid-East

Export Terror and Violence,

ISRAEL EXPORTS

BEAUTY

Israel is on

record as

the second

leading exporter,

of quality flowers

and ferns

to Europe.

Tikvat Israel’s 60th Israel Anniversary Celebration

HASBARAH- P.R. ContestTo promote all the attributes of Israel to world civilization in Agriculture, Science, Medicine, Technology and Democracy, etc.

Catagories:

Poster, 11x17, any medium, on illustration board (includes computer graphics)

Radio Spot ad- 30 seconds

TV- video spot ad- 60 seconds

Open to T.I. members (Level 1) Students- 8th grade to College (Level 2) Adults- 21 years & above

All entries on DVD, CD, & illustration board should be labeled with name, age and contact information.Deadline: January 15, 08.deposit in the T.I. office.

Judges will include media pros.

Media mentors available for technical help. For catagory researchtry ISRAEL21C website and the Embassy of Israel, Public Affars Office

Questions: contact contest coordinators:Avy Ashery and Fortuna Schiege

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Bereavement FundBereavement FundBereavement FundBereavement FundBereavement Fund

In honor of Louise and Chuck Chatlynne’s 40th

wedding anniversaryby Susannah Challis and Rich Nisenson

Sophie Berger FundSophie Berger FundSophie Berger FundSophie Berger FundSophie Berger Fund

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Molly Schneiderby Sue and Jerry Boden

Cantor’Cantor’Cantor’Cantor’Cantor’s Funds Funds Funds Funds Fund

In memory of George Simball, husband of RuthSimballby Helen Frank

In memory of Adel Belson Erdmanby Mae Bernstein

In appreciation of Cantor Helznerby Belle and Bernie Schechter

In appreciation of Cantor Helzner’s visitby Victor Battino

Sylvia Gorban FundSylvia Gorban FundSylvia Gorban FundSylvia Gorban FundSylvia Gorban Fund

In memory of Fay Halpern, mother of PeggyMitchel

In memory of George Simball, husband of RuthSimball

In memory of Abram Sapozhnikov, father of IrinaKnizhnik

by Bobbi and Larry Gorban

GeneralGeneralGeneralGeneralGeneral

In memory of Fay Halpern, mother of PeggyMitchelby Barbara and Phil Katzby Carol and Richard Barskyby Rianne and John Melmedby Susan and Neil Newmanby Marian and Jesse Kaiser

In memory of George Simball, husband of RuthSimballby Carol and Richard Barskyby Marian and Jesse Kaiser

In memory of Joseph Weinberg, father ofBonnie Cowanby Rachelle and Mitchell Solkowitz

For a refuah shlema to Aaron Kimbergby Harriet and Al Schwartz

In honor of the birth of Pressman grandchildrenby Alan Y. Weiner

In honor of Rebecca Salon and Jay Goldmanby the residents and staff of Potomac ValleyNursing and Wellness Center

For a refuah shlema to Marilyn Teitelbaumby Carol and Richard Barsky

In honor of Shelly Goldin becoming KallahBereshit

In honor of Danny Bachman becoming HattanTorahby Barbara and Phil Katzby Elyse and Jeff Bernsteinby Betty and Cliff Fishman

Mail Call DonationsThe Congregation gratefully acknowledges thefollowing contributions which were receivedfrom September 18 through October 15, 2007.

Donations made on the occasion of yahrtzeitDonations made on the occasion of yahrtzeitDonations made on the occasion of yahrtzeitDonations made on the occasion of yahrtzeitDonations made on the occasion of yahrtzeitin memory of:in memory of:in memory of:in memory of:in memory of:

Benson Kessler by Susan K. Apter

Carl Berger by Henrietta Asen

Julius Auerbach by Rae Auerbach

Marion Bauman by Wendy W. Bauman

Maurice Berk by Anne A. Berk

Gerda Tuchler by Edna Breit

Tobie Waxler by Sandy and Ira Broadman

Martha Flehinger by Elizabeth Chambre

Isadore Parzow by Harriet and Ted Cohen

Irving Bryan by Sonya and Maurice Dunie

Alan Eisenberg by Steve Eisenberg

David Lieberman by Phylis and Dan Ermann

Morris Fine by Ruth Fine

Stanley First by Faye First

Sara Goldman by Bob Goldman

Michael Goldstein by Bernice G. Grossman

Willialm Horwitz by Selma G. Horwitz

Herman Iskow by Sheldon Iskow

Malka Jaffe, Max Apt, Leon Jaffe and TovYehuda Jaffe by Helen and Paul Jaffe

Paul Kasper by Paula and Marvin Kasper

Jerry J. Brown by Barbara and Phil Katz

Celia Kornhauser by Dotty and Lou Kornhauser

Alex Kreisman by Isidore Kreisman

Tillie Jarcho by Leona Krichefsky

Samuel Kronenberg by Martin J. Kronenberg

Leo Kronzek by Andi and Sheldon Kronzek

Rae Caplan Mensh by Helene and Elliot Lerner

Harry Berlin by Sandy and Larry Levine

Claire Licht by Jack Licht and family

Lena Moskowitz and Minnie Polansky by Annand Harry Moskowitz

Benjamin Gorfine by Janet and GordonOppenheimer

Tzipa Gordon and Moshe Gordon by Sue andJay Plafker

Maurice Pressman by Edith Pressman

Gussie Reiner by Barbara and Alvin Reiner

Louis Sandler by Anne D. Rosenberg

Arthur Spanier and Noach Hoffman by SharonSpanier

Ivan Tempchin and Maurice Becker by EdithTempchin

Manny Senzer by Ethel Waltzer

My family and I would like to thank theTikvat Israel family for all the love and supportyou gave us at the time of my mother’spassing. She had many wonderful memoriesof events and services at the shul. We feltthrough both words and actions that everyonewas there for us and all the experiences thatfamilies go through at this time. Thank youfor all your generous donations, delicious foodand personal support. Todah rabah to RabbiGorin, Cantor Helzner, Susan Newman andthe front office as well.—Bobbi and Larry Gorban and family

My family and I would like to expressour gratitude for all that TikvatIsrael did for us after my mother’s passing. Itmeant a lot.—Laurie Weker Lipton

When I returned to DC from my mother’sfuneral, I found a mailbox full of condolencesand contribution cards in my mother’smemory. It made for a very soft landing. Tothe staff and congregants of Tikvat Israel,thank you for your donations that perpetuatemy mother’s name, for your expressions ofsympathy, and for your many acts of kindnessthat help heal my broken heart.—Peggy Mitchel

Dear Susan,Thank you for arranging the shiva for

my mother, including bringing theprayer books to my house and arranging forthe platter.—Albert Feldman

Dear College Outreach Committee:I just wanted to thank you all for

thinking of me while I am away at school.It made me feel special to open up my mailboxand see a package waiting forme. I enjoyed eating the chocolate bar andam putting my new highlighterand pen to good use. Once again, thank youfor thinking of me.—Sarah Jacobs

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For a refuah shlema to Helen Frank

by Sonya and Maurice Dunie

In honor of the birth of Sarah Anne Semel,granddaughter of Judy and Len Marcoby Barbara and Phil Katzby Dotty and Lou Kornhauserby Susan and Neil Newman

In honor of Susan Newman’s retirementby Sandy and Larry Levineby Helen Frankby Dotty and Lou Kornhauserby Barbara and Phil Katzby Mulitz-Gudelsky Familyby Jayme Sokolowby Marian and Jesse Kaiserby Mike Schwartzby Joyce and Arnie Schwartzby Bernice Grossmanby Barbara Harshbergerby Nancy and Jonathan Solomonby Bess and Bud Lavineby Howard Chernoffby Marian and Linc Hallenby Michele and Steve Eisenbergby Andi and Sheldon Kronzekby Becky and Aaron Leaveyby Paula and Marvin KasperSophie Steinbergby Amy and Daniel Matathiasby Barbara and Irv Cohenby Janaki Kuruppu and Ron Rabinby Tami and Sam Gilstonby Charlotte Koppby Rose Romby Louise and Chuck Chatlynneby Shelly and Bruce Goldinby Elyse and Jeff Bernsteinby Beverly and Steve Strykerby Annabelle and Barry Jaffeby Sara and David Harrisby Melanie Grishman and Herman Flaxby Sue and Howard Wilchinsby Ricardo Gomezby Laurie and Len Liptonby Judy and Len Marcoby Ellen and Sherman Eisnerby Francine and Richard Cohenby Hilda Springerby Mary and Neil Meyersonby Betty and Cliff Fishmanby Judean Memorial Gardensby Regina and Sam Speigelby Phyllis Leiseby Leslie and Allan Slanby Marlene and Steve Leaveyby Marilyn and Len Teitelbaumby Doris Curchackby Sam and Penina Freedenbergby Susan and Alan Apterby Sue and Martin Urbanby Judy and Marvin Waldmanby Denise and Howard Dickinsonby Rianne and John Melmedby Diane Gardsbane and Paul Sully

Donations continued In memory of Rosalie Peckby Elisabeth and Victor Battinoby Susan and Neil Newmanby Barbara and Phil Katz

In memory of Muriel Joy Horowit, mother ofTerry Horowitby Susan and Neil Newmanby Debby Berlyne and Danny Bachman

In memory of Arthur Finstein, father of BarbaraKristalby Dorothy M. O’Brienby Sonya and Maury Dunie

In memory of Robin Butinby Jackie and Joel Hoffman

In memory of Joseph Weinberg, father ofBonnie CowanIn memory of Rabbi Leivy Smolar, brother ofNaomi KaplanIn memory of Arthur Finstein, father of BarbaraKristalIn memory of Robert Oakley, father of Estherand Daniel OakleyWelcome to our new Executive Director, MichaelGrossmanby Betty and Cliff Fishman

In honor of Robert Katz’s special birthdayIn memory of Carol Peck, sister of Roy PeckIn memory of Norma Honick, sister of MaeBersteinby Toby and Melvyn Altman

High Holiday AliyahPhil KatzJoel KristalEllen Sweet and Irv GutmanRianne and John MelmedGertrude KrickKaren CohenMarian and Jesse KaiserSue and Howard WilchinsJanice BalinLen LiptonEdward Nussbaum; Elisabeth BattinoAndi and Sheldon KronzekJoan and Don MargoliesJulie Boynton and Michael Rubinstein

Kiddush FundKiddush FundKiddush FundKiddush FundKiddush Fund

In honor of Shelly Goldin being honored as KallahBereshit

In honor of Danny Bachman being honored asHattan Torah

by Susan and Neil Newman

by Rhoda Sakolsky

New Landscaping FundNew Landscaping FundNew Landscaping FundNew Landscaping FundNew Landscaping Fund

Elyse and Jeff Bernstein

Rebecca Salon and Jay Goldman

Joan and Don Margolies

Herman J. Flax Library

In appreciation of refuah shlema prayersby David W. Harris

Rabbi’Rabbi’Rabbi’Rabbi’Rabbi’s Funds Funds Funds Funds Fund

In memory of David CheferIn memory of David Finemanby Leslie and Aaron Fineman

In honor of Rabbi Gorinby Rianne and John Melmed

In memory of Fay Halpern, mother of PeggyMitchelIn memory of George Simball, husband of RuthSimballby Rebecca Salon and Jay Goldman

In honor of High Holiday Aliyahby Bernice G. Grossman

In honor of the New Yearby Carol Kaplan

For Jewish African Communitiesby Sylvia Grob

In appreciation of Rabbi Gorinby Michele and Steve Eisenbergby Eileen McGuckian

In appreciation of Rabbi Gorin’s visitby Victor Battino

Religious School FundReligious School FundReligious School FundReligious School FundReligious School Fund

In honor of the birth of Tamar Hannah Rommand Rafael Moshe Romm, grandchildren of Galeand Marc Pressman

by Sandy and Larry Levine

TTTTTorah Fundorah Fundorah Fundorah Fundorah Fund

In memory of Fay Halpern, mother of PeggyMitchelby Sandy and Larry Levine

In honor of High Holiday Aliyahby Howard M. Berman

In honor of Danny Bachman being honored asHattan Torahby Sandy and Larry Levine

In memory of Arthur Finstein, grandfather ofSharon Beth Kristalby Kenneth Birrell

TI WTI WTI WTI WTI Woman’oman’oman’oman’oman’s Jewish Networks Jewish Networks Jewish Networks Jewish Networks Jewish Network

In memory of Rose Blonder, mother of BobbiGorbanby Brenda and Keith Brooks

In honor of Shelly Goldin being honored as KallahBereshitby Sandy and Larry Levineby Myra and Larry Promisel

YYYYYouth & Family Prouth & Family Prouth & Family Prouth & Family Prouth & Family Progammingogammingogammingogammingogamming

In honor of the birth of Maya Ruth and Ziv MosheGolan, grandchildren of Barbara Milenkyby Marilyn Fliegler

In memory of Adam Rothstein, brother of DanaRothsteinby Kol Shalom Congregation

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Tikvat Israel remembers with respect those whose yahrzeitsoccur from 20 Cheshvan to 20 Kislev • November 2007

20 CHESHVAN/November 1Jennie Jaffe FlaxMay KronenbergMartin RosenlichtMax Wottitzky

21 CHESHVAN/November 2David Joseph FirstBertha GreenfieldMax KleinMartha LohwasserAnn RubinSidney Teitelbaum

22 CHESHVAN/November 3Rachel ArmozaStefan Zweig

23 CHESHVAN/November 4Bessie BachmanBen FrankOscar Mitchael LifshutzAmy StrongKurt Tuchler

24 CHESHVAN/November 5Abraham BernsteinJoseph BernsteinJoshua BorushokHyman GardsbaneEllen HalpernMoishe Horelick

26 CHESHVAN/November 7Howard BlafkinSam KrickJack Rosen

27 CHESHVAN/November 8Samuel BraunsteinNathan CohenMeyer David GreenPhilip GrossmannRachel MaranResel Zeidman

29 CHESHVAN/November 10Herb Curchack

1 KISLEV/November 11Marvin ApterZenita BermanPearl FinkEdward HallenRose Kopp

2 KISLEV/November 12Alick AbramsonGolda BeckerManuel CohenHelene KoppMyra PasternakSam SchuchmanJean Zalevsky

3 KISLEV/November 13Florence CohenJesse CurchackLeonard HardisMiriam Stein

4 KISLEV/November 14Bernard Sulsky

5 KISLEV/November 15Jacob BernsteinJerome FeingoldMollie KaprowMorris PachenkerLouis PelishHenrietta Roth

6 KISLEV/November 16Rosemary BirrellRose FischerPaul FlacksGordon MillerJack SheskinHarry Weil

7 KISLEV/November 17Bernard CohenYetta FinkelsteinDavid FleitmanNathan HalpernRobert KandalisErnest NashHarry Ohr

8 KISLEV/November 18Ellen BermanSophye CohenSamuel RosenbergDr. Theodore L. Tetenbaum

9 KISLEV/November 19Doris AmsterShirley BlauFred CurchackShirley FishmanReuben LapinRose Oppenheim LevinEzra Menachem MarcusMoe A. Robinson

10 KISLEV/November 20Jack BodnerRose HamburgerMuriel Sandler

11 KISLEV/November 21Herbert Brotman

12 KISLEV/November 22Fannie FleitmanFlorence LyonsAlfons Reich

13 KISLEV/November 23Henry AronsonToby BaumLouis KenskyBeryl NewmanWilliam W. Radin

14 KISLEV/November 24Samuel AltschulerNorman BelascoDaniel Kaiser

15 KISLEV/November 25Isidor Schechter

16 KISLEV/November 26Elizabeth JennesIrvin LernerFlorence NachamkinNicky PapageorgeSamuel Salit

17 KISLEV/November 27Harry BrodofskyMax FeinsilberRebecca GershowitzMax GlickAbe LavineCharlotte LowenfeldLilian LowenfeldSharon Silberberg

18 KISLEV/November 28Bobbie LemanAnna Levin

19 KISLEV/November 29Eric GerstleJeanette SohnJoseph Spiegelberg

20 KISLEV/November 30Riva FishmanSam HendlerSarah Kensky

Condolences

Peggy Mitchel on the deathof her mother, Fay Halpern

Irina Khniznik on the deathof her father, AbramSapozhnikov

Terry Horowit on the deathof her mother, Muriel JoyHorowit

Barbara Kristal on the deathof her father, Arthur Finstein

Angie Hersh on the death ofher mother Marina Meena.

The congregation mournsthe death of George Simballand sends its condolences tohis wife Ruth and family

The congregation mournsthe death of Dr. JohnMandel and sends itcondolences to ErnestineMandel and family

The congregation mournsthe death of Rosalie Peckand sends it condolences toHarold Peck and family

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Cheshvan 20, 5768 - Kislev 20, 5768

November 2007

Tikvat Israel Congegation, 2200 Baltimore Road, Rockville, MD 20851 (301) 762-7338

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

16:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Israeli Dancing

26:45 AM Minyan

6:30 PM Kabbalat

Shabbat

7:15 PM Shabbat is Special

39:30 AM Shabbat

Services

10:30 AM Jr. Congregation

12:30 PM Shabbat Study

4NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

9:00 AM Minyan

11:00 AM Flu Shot Clinic

5:45 PM Board Meeting

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Environmental Committee - Global Warming Program

56:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Meditation

67:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Adult Education with Rabbi Gorin - Whither? Wither?

77:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Adult Education with Rabbi Lipsky

86:45 AM Minyan

8:00 PM Adult Educationwith Rabbi Gorin - Jewish Literacy 101


8:00 PM Toastmasters

96:45 AM Minyan

6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

10Leor Newman Bar

Mitzvah

9:30 AM Shabbat

Services

12:30 PM Shabbat

Study

6:15 PM ECC -

Havdallah and

Pajama Party

119:00 AM Minyan

10:00 AM Adult Ed -

Israel at 60 -

Breakfast Series

2:00 PM Hazak

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Women's

Rosh Chodesh

Study Group

126:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Meditation

137:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Shul Singers with Cantor Helzner

147:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Women's Jewish Network Book Group

156:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan


166:45 AM Minyan


7:15 PM Congregational Shabbat Dinner Honoring New Members

179:30 AM Shabbat Services

10:15 AM Yachad

11:00 AM Kehillat Kids

11:00 AM Tot Shabbat


189:00 AM Minyan

10:00 AM Religious

School Grades 3 - 7

Parent and Teacher

Conferences

7:30 PM Minyan

7:30 PM Thanksgiving

Sing at SSPC

196:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Meditation

207:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Adult Education with Rabbi Gorin - Whither?

Wither?

217:00 PM Kadimaand USY Program

7:30 PM Minyan

229:00 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

236:45 AM Minyan


249:30 AM Shabbat Services


259:00 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

266:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan

8:00 PM Meditation

277:30 PM Minyan

287:30 PM Minyan

296:45 AM Minyan

7:30 PM Minyan


306:45 AM Minyan


Election Day

Thanksgiving Day

SAVE THE DATE • “A HELZNER HAPPENING” CANTOR’S CONCERT • SUNDAY, DEC. 2 • 4 P.M. • SEE PAGE 6 FOR DETAILS.

TIKVAT ISRAEL CONGREGATION2200 BALTIMORE ROADROCKVILLE, MD 20851

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 147ROCKVILLE, MD

DATED MATERIALS . . . . PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY

Potomac Prompt Medical Care

will offer flu shots to Tikvat Israel staff and congregation members

on Sunday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

in the board room.

The cost is $25.

For more information, please call the Tikvat Israel office.

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