Content Highlights

1 Rabbi’s Monthly Word

2 From the Executive Director

3 Rabbi Search Update

4 Contributions

6 Gift for Rabbi Doug

12 Oneg Sponsors

14 Candle Lighting Times

14 Calendar Highlights

15 Oseh Shalom Film Series

16 Path of Peace

17 Who’s Who

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Rabbi Doug Heifetz Cantor Charlie Bernhardt

Executive Director Barry Nove Religious School Director Renee Richards

Volume 50 No. 7

March 2017/5777

Oseh Shalom’s Monthly Newsletter

The Shalom

Rabbi Heifetz’s Monthly Word Dear Friends, I know that a great many of you share my deep concern about the rising tides of anti-semitism, misogyny, homophobia, xenopho-bia, and religious discrimination around us. Our country faces an important juncture. This historical moment offers a choice between two possible directions: we either defend the essence of democracy, civil rights, voting rights, social inclusivity, ethical governance standards, and international stability, or we capitulate to the growing forces of 21st cen-tury fascism, which feed upon and accelerate the erosion of long-nurtured alliances, hard-won individual liberties, rule-based institu-

tions, cherished political norms, and solidarity across social lines of race, gender, religion, sexuality, etc. Each of us can help to forge a path forward in a more sensible, compas-sionate and democracy-oriented direction. Letters to the editor, calls to our congressional delegation, donations to advocacy organizations, and all sorts of local action can make a difference. Margaret Meade's famous words ring true: "Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." I'm working on several forms of advocacy at this time. For example, I re-cently signed a letter, together with nearly 2,000 other rabbis from across the USA, calling on our elected officials to open our doors to refugees. This goal hearkens back to the words of our Torah, which tells us to ‘welcome the stranger’ 36 times, more than any other commandment. If you want to get involved with efforts to give safe harbor to refugees, please check out the resources and action steps recommended by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). I hope that each of us can find and sustain efforts to secure our country’s path as an inclusive, compassionate democracy, supporting a world of greater freedom, order, and prosperity. Shalom, Rabbi Doug Heifetz

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From the Executive Director Welcome to the March issue of the Shalom.

The new security camera sys-tem has been installed. This Internet capable system was made possible through a grant from Homeland Security, which I’ve previously written about. We have 360 degree coverage of the perimeter of the building and can now see

those at the front door and other key locations. The Internet access the system offers us allows the Jew-ish Federation of Greater Washington’s Security De-partment, as well as members of our Oseh Shalom leadership, to check live camera views on mobile de-vices and PCs.

This project is another major milestone for Oseh, particularly at a time when congregations are being cautioned that increased security is the best defense against prospective threats.

In other news, the Torah scroll renovation is in full swing. We have begun having appointments with those who have chosen to participate in the project, hosted a workshop for adults and two workshops for the Religious School, with another where the stu-dents will be writing letters in the scroll on the morning of Sunday, March 5th. Our sofer (scribe) Jeffrey Shulevitz is going to be at one of our Purim Palooza tables, offering to teach people how to write letters in a Torah scroll—and offering prospective member families the opportunity to come to Oseh and write a letter in our Torah. (This is being made possible through a generous gift to the Torah Appeal project.) Speaking of the Torah Repair Appeal, as of February 15th it has raised almost $28,000.

Additionally, we are planning to host five community Torah Repair days beginning the afternoon of Sun-day, March 29, in conjunction with an extensive marketing plan. We are offering an Interfaith Family Day, Ecumenical Day, LGBT Day, Jewish Deaf Day, and a Community Day.

This is a unique project, so if you know someone who may want to participate, invite them to learn more about our project. You do not have to be Jew-ish to participate; we are a rather inclusive congre-gation, after all. Consider gifting the experience be-tween now and the end of March, so they experi-ence the Torah as never before. The program con-cludes in the beginning of May. The renovated To-rah will be read as part of the Saturday, May 13th Adult Bnei Mitzvah.

In another bit of news, “Toast and Roast the Rabbi”

This year, we have been trialing a new program in our third and fourth grade classrooms. The religious school has been using ShalomLearning, a values-based curriculum that incor-porates online elements. Each week, the third and fourth grade teachers spend an hour of their class time teaching around a the-

matic unit. The seven units are:

• Teshuva (taking responsibility for your ac-tions) • B’Tzelem Elohim (honoring the image of G-d in ourselves) • Gevurah (using one’s strength for good)

• Achrayut (making the world a better place)

• Hakarat HaTov (being grateful)

• Koach HaDibbur (understanding the power of words) • Shalom (creating a peaceful world)

These units spiral from year to year, meaning these seven units are taught every year, but the content within the unit changes as students de-velop. For example, third graders who are learn-ing HaKarat HaTov focus on being grateful for family. They learn about giving complements, the family bonds within Exodus, and the morning prayer Modeh Ani (which is about being thank-ful). Fourth graders, in the Hakarat HaTov unit, focus on being grateful through their own ac-tions. So, they focus on Derech Eretz (being a mensch), the Ten Commandments, and text studies on jealousy and coveting (Jacob and Esau, Cain and Abel).

It’s astonishing to see the students make deeper connections to these Jewish values and apply them to the modern world. Every lesson includes videos from the news or from Israel that illustrate the values. The lessons also tie the values to To-rah and our history. In this way, students see how these core values are interwoven into the fabric of Judaism and remain our guiding princi-ples.

We plan to expand ShalomLearning’s curriculum into more grades next year and train more teach-ers on this dynamic curriculum.

News From School with Renee

Continued on back cover

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RABBI SEARCH UPDATE I have been working closely with my vice-chair, Jean Silver-Isenstadt, with our co-presidents Allison Holtz and Andy Friedman, and with the placement office at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, to develop a search enterprise for our new Rabbi that is transparent, diverse, and truly representa-tive of our congregation, but also nimble and efficient enough to effectively engage in the task of finding the Rabbi who can both creatively and responsibly lead Oseh Shalom into the next phase of our schul’s evolution. With this in mind, we have established a Search Committee that will have four components: • An Interviewing/Selection Committee, charged with reading resumes; interviewing candidates by

telephone, Skype, and/or in person; following up on letters of reference; and ultimately recom-mending a preferred candidate to the board.

• A Communications Committee, charged with ensuring that the congregation as a whole, and its

various components—including the religious school—are kept well-informed as the search pro-cess unfolds.

• A Candidate Relations Committee, charged with designing and coordinating the visits of those

rabbis who pass through the first two rounds of interviews and are invited to spend a weekend at Oseh leading services, teaching classes, and meeting congregants.

• An Administrative Committee, charged with financials and record-keeping. All congregants will be encouraged to remain in contact with Jean and/or me, as well as with any members of the Committee, with their thoughts, questions, ideas, and recommendations through-out the process. In addition, when candidates do eventually have the opportunity to visit Oseh and to display their strengths and talents as spiritual leaders and as teachers, feedback from our mem-bership will be absolutely crucial when it comes to determining Rabbi Doug’s successor. At this point, we have received eight resumes from the RRC’s placement office, and the Interview-ing/Selection Committee has begun reading over these resumes and determining an initial tele-phone interview schedule. From a timing standpoint, it would be optimal for us to have a replacement for Rabbi Doug immedi-ately after his resignation date, to begin August 1, 2017, and in time for the Yamim Noraim, and from a chronological standpoint, we are positioned to do that as we forge ahead. However, I be-lieve we are all in agreement that our main priority is to find the right person, and we are fortunate to have the ongoing presence of Cantor Charlie, as well as the energies of numerous talented lay leaders, the combination of which will enable us to be patient and persistent as we proceed. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jean or me, at any point. Thank you, Brad Sachs Chairperson, Oseh Shalom Rabbinical Search Committee drbradsachs@gmail.com sachsmeck@comcast.net Jean Silver-Isenstadt Vice-Chair jeansi@verizon.net

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Building Fund Laurie Dubrow Gary & Lolly (Elizabeth) Gaines In memory of Chester Gaines Deborah & Gary Richardson John Riehl

Community Services Fund (Social Action & Caring & Support) Bonnie & Michael Cornell In memory of Margie Ginsberg’s mother, Lenore Singer Penny Kritt For Winter Shelter Nancey & Steve Parker In memory of Marina Swanner Amber Powers In memory of Esther Devorah Kover Sisterhood For Women’s and Men’s Winter Shelter

Green Fund George & Holly Stone In memory of Doreen Stone

Jackie Land Religious School Scholarship Fund Eugene and Hideko (Heidi) Fox In memory of Esther Devorah (Debby) Kover

Life Long Learning Fund Martin & Susan Hoffman In memory of William Hoffman, father of Martin Hoffman Lorraine & Stephen Schonfeld In memory of Laurence Broad, father of Barbara Margolis

Music & Arts Fund Nancey & Steve Parker In memory of Marina Swanner

Prayer Book Fund Maryrita Wieners & Dan Glaser In memory of Antoinette Wieners, mother of Maryrita

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Anonymous

Sharon Stern Garden Fund Marcia & Richard Hanauer In memory of Leona Singer, beloved mother & grandmother of Margie Ginsberg and Family

Torah Repair Fund Rabbi Joel Alpert & Jodi Roseman In memory of “Debby” Kover Anonymous Lenny & Melinda Bers In memory of Martha & Gilbert Bers & Samuel & Mary Holzman Bonnie & Michael Cornell In memory of Jackie Land’s mother, Debby Kover Laurie Dubrow Helen Eaton In memory of Joseph Wechsler Eaton Beth & Andy Friedman In honor of Molly Rebecca Friedman In honor of Lee Ryan Friedman Cindy Foreso In memory of Esther Devorah Kover Lisa Karpf In memory of Jackie Land’s mother, Esther Devorah (Debby) Kover Jackie & Eric Land In honor of Doug, John, Val and Sidney Kirschner: thank you for all your help and support; In honor of Charlie and Marilyn: Thank you for always being there for the Kover/Land family; In honor of Barry Nove for taking such good care of the Land family. Lorraine & Stephen Schoenfeld In memory of Debbie Kover Rochelle Sypes In memory of Ruth Rosenzweig, mother of Rochelle Sypes Rochelle Sypes In memory of Stephen Sypes

Tzedek Fund Shari & David Argue

Yartzeit Fund Gary Gaines & Lolly Gaines In memory of Julius Gaines Adam Reese In memory of Cecil Reese

General Donations Israeli Dance Group Anne F. Jacobs, In memory of Marina Swanner

Contributions

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Would you like to participate in a very special gift for Rabbi Doug?

On March 25th, Oseh Shalom is "Toasting and Roasting Rabbi Doug" and we'd like to provide him a very special gift from the membership and friends of our congregation.

We'd like to dedicate one of the remaining Books of the Torah as part of our Torah Repair Project to him for his years of service.

Rabbi Doug and his family would therefore have the honor to be the last people to write the final verses needing to be rewritten in our congregation's first and oldest Torah scroll in early May. We’re rededicating the scroll the Shabbat of May 13th at the Adult Bnei Mitzvah/B’Yachad, which Rabbi has been leading.

All donations (of any amount) will be acknowledged to Rabbi Doug and his family, who will be sent a lovely Torah Repair Gift acknowledgement card for each and every contribution made in the Rabbi’s honor.

Gifts can be made online selecting Torah Appeal - and simply noting in the comment line “For Rabbi Doug,” and you can note in the dedication line a specific tribute. Otherwise, checks can be sent to the Oseh Shalom office with “For Rabbi Doug” in the memo.

Help us create a memory book for Rabbi Doug to have as a keepsake from Oseh!

Please send us photos or short videos you have of Rabbi Doug that capture some of your favorite moments and special occasions with him. Maybe he officiated your wedding or your child's naming. Maybe it was him juggling or one of his great Purim costumes.

You can also send a note of appreciation (with or without photos) to him that would be included in the memory book.

This will be a beautiful keepsake for him to see how he has touched our lives over the years.

Submissions should be sent in by March 7 to sonyae@me.com

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Lifelong Learning Events in March Join us for a month of learning and fun at the following events sponsored by the Lifelong Learn-ing Committee.

Jewish Life on College Campuses, Sunday, March 5 at noon: Hear from several college students about Jewish life on their campus, including Hillel and other activities. In conjunction with the Teen Connect religious school program at Oseh Shalom.

“When Jews Were Funny,” final film in Jewish Film Series. Monday, March 6 at 7:15 pm: This documentary film provides insights into how certain Jewish comics have influenced enter-tainment and the field of comedy. Free for Oseh Shalom members, $5.00 for non-members.

“The Wide and Flavorful World of Haroset,” Monday, March 27 at 7:15 pm: Just in time for Pass-over prep, Susan Barocas will conduct a cooking talk and demonstration on interesting haroset recipes and provide a “haroset bar” for tastings. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM SUNDAY, APRIL 2. Free for Oseh Shalom members, $5.00 for non-members.

“Like a Tree of Life: the Branches and Genres of Jewish Wisdom,” Rabbi Doug Heifetz contin-ues his classes on March 5 and 12, April 23, and 30 at 10:00 am.

Torah Project News Haven’t decided to take part in this amazing experience of writing in our oldest Torah, helping us bring long faded letters back to life? Haven’t scheduled your appointment yet, perhaps hesi-tant to?

You and/or your family, Jewish or not, can help us renovate our congregation’s first Torah scroll, written in Eastern Europe in the 19th Century. You’ll first participate in a workshop where you’ll learn your writing technique (no Hebrew required), learn about the process it takes to write and clean the scroll, then you, your family, and friends will come up to the Bima, take quill pen in hand and draw or fill in the outlined letters.

To learn more about the project, visit the Oseh Shalom website.

And since pictures are said to be worth a thousand words, see how much fun working on this project has brought to young and the young at heart to date:

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Yahrzeits 3/1/2017 Mary Horowitz, grandmother of Susan Levine 3/1/2017 Jerome Mager, father of Howard Mager 3/2/2017 Speero Brocenos, father of Peter Brocenos 3/2/2017 Elaine Narlisenfeld, grandmother of Matthew Levine 3/3/2017 *Israel Hilsenrath, father of Ernest Hilsenrath 3/3/2017 Beatrice Robbins, mother of Susan Robbins 3/4/2017 Marion Mauk, mother-in-law of Robin Mauk 3/5/2017 *Rae Schoenfeld, mother of Stephen Schoenfeld 3/6/2017 *Bernard (Si) Dvorchik, father of Sheila Urman 3/6/2017 Russell Brodie, brother of Bryna Weiss 3/8/2017 David Harris Gladstone, grandfather of Bobbi Adams 3/8/2017 Isidor Kay, grandfather of Linda Bergofsky 3/8/2017 Rose Naftali, grandmother of Seth Eaton 3/8/2017 Sylvia Lehrich, grandmother of Yvette Neisser 3/9/2017 LoisAnne "Bunnie" Stein, mother of Heidi Hess-Webber 3/9/2017 Trude Valfer,grandmother of Dan Krieger 3/9/2017 Gretta Rae Magnus, mother of Gary Magnus 3/10/2017 *Mildred Schlossenberg, mother of Ellis Schlossenberg 3/11/2017 Ted Roeburg, stepfather of David Friedman 3/11/2017 Adolph Weinshel, father of Gail Katz 3/11/2017 Alfred Selber, father of Sharon Mager 3/11/2017 Brian Karl Newman, brother of Rochelle Newman 3/11/2017 Herbert Remer, father of Laurie Remer 3/11/2017 Jerome Scissors, father of Rich Scissors 3/12/2017 *Gene Kaplan, husband of Valerie Kaplan 3/12/2017 Simon Berstein, grandfather of Norman Levine 3/12/2017 Russell Desjardins, grandfather of John Riehl 3/13/2017 Mary Gold Holzman, mother of Melinda Bers 3/13/2017 Blanche Dresner, mother of Norman Dresner 3/13/2017 Martin Kemp, grandfather of Rebecca Goldfinger 3/13/2017 Sidney Reamer, father of Beverly Ludwig 3/14/2017 Sylvia Gordon, mother of Sandra Gordon-Salant 3/14/2017 Oscar "Buddy" Becker, father of Eileen Hollander 3/14/2017 *James Harry Magin, brother of Ed Magin 3/14/2017 *Esther Dvorchik, mother of Sheila Urman 3/15/2017 *Alexander Weiner, father of Marilyn Bernhardt 3/15/2017 Esther Miriam Levan, mother of Bob Levan 3/16/2017 Ida Rosen Gross, mother of Johanna Gross 3/16/2017 Nathan Miller, father of Eric Metzman 3/17/2017 Jacob Wechsler, grandfather of Seth Eaton 3/18/2017 Solomon Lubin, father of Marjorie Aug 3/18/2017 Sylvia Sanderoff, aunt of Steve Muchnick 3/18/2017 *Anne Schlossenberg, wife of Ellis Schlossenberg 3/18/2017 Jennie Harris, grandmother of Gail Whitman 3/19/2017 *Abraham Albert Russakoff, brother of Renee Firtag and uncle of Linda Solomon 3/19/2017 Florence Isaacson, mother of Micki Goldstein 3/19/2017 Betty Figelman, mother of Leah Young 3/20/2017 Leon Land, father of Eric Land 3/21/2017 Irene Brocenos, mother of Peter Brocenos and mother-in-law of Eilene Brocenos 3/21/2017 Milton Horn, father of Janis Horn 3/21/2017 *Carl "Kelly" Klein, father of Stephen Klein and grandfather of Kelly Benton-Klein 3/22/2017 Joseph Aug, father of Stephen Aug 3/23/2017 Issackhar Assaraf, father of Maurice Assaraf 3/23/2017 Morris Bergofsky, grandfather of Linda Bergofsky 3/23/2017 Isadore A. Dannenberg, father of Diane Cohen 3/23/2017 Saul Wallach, father of Diane Cohen 3/23/2017 Shirley Land, mother of Eric Land 3/23/2017 Beth Sobel, cousin of Robin Mauk 3/24/2017 Zella Brenner, mother of Judy Arnoff 3/24/2017 Leonard Dreifuss, father of Peter Dreifuss 3/24/2017 *Irwin "Irv" Goldstein, husband of Micki Goldstein 3/24/2017 Charles Kaplan, father-in-law of Valerie Kaplan 3/24/2017 Freda Kirschner, mother of Sidney Kirschner

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Consider Oseh Shalom when planning your Simcha’s needs! Reasonable and competitive rates for use of our Social Hall, Kitchen,

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Community News Baruch Dayan ha'Emet

The congregation sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to Jackie Land and her family on the passing of her mother,Esther Devorah (Debby) Kover, z''l.

The congregation sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to Barbara Margolis on the passing of her father Lawrence Broad, z"l.

May the families be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion.

Mazel Tov!

Talya Frelick and Andreas Anwander are thrilled to welcome their new arrival, Ari Oliver Anwander. The congregation offers its heartfelt congratulations. May Ari Oliver grow to Torah, chuppah, and ma'asim tovim.

Thank You Dear Oseh Shalom Family,

Thank you for all the caring, love and support that you have shown our family during the challenging and sad times last month when my mother passed away.You were there for us through your presence, your phone calls, your visits, your donations, and most importantly your thoughts and prayers. You made this challenging time much easier and helped us at a time of need. We really appreciate all your love, help and support.

Although we have not lived in Maryland for almost four years, Oseh Shalom is still very much a part of our extended family, and you are the people that we most want to be with at happy, sad, good, and challenging times. Your caring, love, and support mean so much to us. Please continue to be in touch! Although you can't see us, we live stream services and classes on a regular basis and feel as close to the Oseh Shalom community as we did when we lived there.

Thanks again for being there for us. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with all of you. Please keep in touch and visit when you are on the Eastern Shore.

B'vracha,

Jackie, Eric and all the Land and Kover Family

3/26/2017 Messoda Assaraf, mother of Maurice Assaraf 3/26/2017 Jeannette Alperstein, sister of Renee Firtag 3/26/2017 Cheryll Kloak, sister of Jeanine Horner 3/26/2017 Selma Kleinberg, mother of Robert Kleinberg 3/26/2017 Malcome Davis, father of Amy Shugar 3/26/2017 Dorothy Spevack, mother of Louis Spevack 3/27/2017 *Jerry Firtag, husband of Renee Firtag, father of Linda Solomon and father-in-law of Arthur Solomon 3/28/2017 Sylvia Lieb, mother of Carin Feldman 3/28/2017 Bernard Ginsberg, father of Robert Ginsberg 3/29/2017 Stella Rosenberg, mother of Robert Rosenberg 3/29/2017 Shirley Goldblum, mother of Gail Whitman 3/29/2017 Joshua "Joe" Goldblum, father of Gail Whitman 3/30/2017 *Mollie Eisenblatt, great grandmother of Mark Pomerantz

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Birthdays 1 Aaron Klein 1 Daniel Shine 1 Beth Souba 2 Jonathan Assaraf 2 Michael Bacharach 2 Seth Eaton 3 Lee Goldberg 3 Bernice Goodwin 3 Matthew Litow 4 Elmina Hilsenrath 4 Kyle Krieger 5 Tamara Fastman 5 Andrew Lincoln 6 Robert Berger 6 Barry Mauk 7 Benjamin Hollander 7 Sara Lessler 7 Barbara Margolis 8 Sharon Baranson 8 Sharon Mager 9 Susan Ginsberg 9 Lauren Swanner 10 Daniel Baker 10 Mona Davis 10 Doug Kornreich 10 Judith Miller 10 Charles Wamaling 11 Rachel Livengood 11 John Riehl 12 Alyssa Quigley 13 Jeffrey Aug 13 Adam Reese 14 Heidi Hess-Webber 15 Kelly Benton-Klein

15 Judah Lippmann 16 Rebecca Davidson Wolf 16 Dan Horak 17 Benjamin Krakower 17 Erin Margolis 17 Arielle Miller 18 Matthew Goodwin 18 Steve Klein 18 Reenie Kraft 18 Sarah Winchell 19 Brandon Edelberg 19 Ed Kraft 20 Hilary Becker 21 Robert Kleinberg 23 Maurice Assaraf 23 Emily Parker 24 Daniela Neisser 24 Kathleen Wilson 25 Betsy Adelman 25 Leonard Bers 25 Jeremy Kusnetz 26 Nathan Brocenos 26 Curtis Menyuk 26 Shari Obler 26 Andrew Roddy 26 Andi Zolt 27 Barry Edelberg 27 Ezra Hollander 28 Rebecca Meyerson 28 Sarah Pomerantz 28 Lillian Queen 29 Holly Stone 30 David Wasserman 31 John Margolis 31 Rochelle Newman

Anniversaries 2 Bob & Lorraine Levan 6 Sidney Kirschner & Lynne Masterson 17 Jeff Gilbert & Judy Katz 18 Gary & Debbie Richardson 21 Martin & Carolyn Makovi 24 Sidney & Diane Hersh 26 Michael & Hilary Becker 27 Ronald & Kelly Benton-Klein 30 Robert Fleishman & Laurie Remer 31 Stephen & Lorraine Schoenfeld

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ONEG HOST REMINDER When you receive your email or letter notifying you of your scheduled date for hosting an Oneg, WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU as soon as possible, WHETHER YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DATE OR NOT. We need time to find an alternate to take your place if you cannot keep your assigned date, and we will reschedule you if possible, or put you on our reserve list for a future opening.

Please respond to Lisa Karpf at erk111@comcast.net when you receive your email or letter.

Thank you for your prompt response.

Lisa Karpf, Chair, Oneg Host Coordinator

Sponsor a Friday Night Oneg Shabbat

Honor a loved one by sponsoring an oneg. This is a unique and special way to commemorate life events, such as birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs and special additions to the family. You would also be contributing to the spirit of commu-nity following erev Shabbat services. The oneg sponsor honors are listed in both the weekly bima notes and the Shalom. Each sponsor honor is $25; the funds benefit the entire congregation. Please notify Mona Davis at micasd@aol.com or anyone of the Sisterhood members to sponsor an oneg.

Tributes To Jackie and Eric Land — In memory of Jackie’s mother Margrit and Maurice Assaraf Leah and Patrick Young

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January 20 Stephanie and Scott Holzman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Gwyneth February 3 Claire and Curtis Menyuk in honor of the birth of their grandson, Charles Leon Pearson, to Ra-chel Menyuk and Erik Pearson March 3 Eaton family in honor of Seth’s birthday Kelly, Ron, Elijah, and Samantha Benton-Klein in honor of Aaron’s birthday; and Ron, Aaron, Elijah, and Samantha in honor of Kelly’s birthday Assaraf family in honor of Jonathan and Maurice’s birthdays Litow family in honor of Matthew’s birthday Lorraine and Bob Levan in honor of their anniversary March 10 Hollander family in honor of Benjamin and Ezra’s birthdays Margolis family in honor of Barbara, John, and Erin’s birthdays Nikki and the kids in honor of Andy Lincoln’s birthday March 17 Solomon family in honor of Chana Solomon’s birthday Charlie Bernhardt in honor of Marilyn’s birthday Sue and Mel Lippmann in honor of the birthday of their grandson, Judah Shelley Reese in honor of Adam’s birthday March 24 Edelberg family in honor of Brandon and Barry’s birthdays Carolyn and Marty Makovi in honor of their anniversary Nancey and Steve Parker in honor of Emily’s birthday March 31 Stone family in honor of Holly’s birthday Ron and Kelly Benton-Klein in honor of their anniversary Doris Kirschbaum in honor of granddaughter Carly’s birthday Menyuk family in honor of Curtis’s birthday Lorraine and Stephen Schoenfeld in honor of their anniversary

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Candle Lighting Tim

es

Dates Lighting Time

Havdalah Parsha Haftarah

March 3-4 5:45 PM 6:54 PM Terumah

Exodus 25:1-40

I Kings 5:26-6:13

March 9

Ta'anit Esther

March 10-11

Shabbat Zachor

Erev Purim

5:52 PM 7:01 PM Tetzaveh

Exodus 27:20-28:30, Deu-teronomy 25:17-19

I Samuel 15:2-34

March 12-13

Purim

Shushan Purim

March 17-18

Shabbat Parah

6:59 PM 8:08 PM Ki Tisa

Exodus 30:11-31:17; Num-bers 19:1-22

Ezekiel 36:16-38

March 24-25

Shabbat haChodesh

7:06 PM 8:15 PM Vayakhel-Pekudei

Exodus 35:1-37:16, Exodus

Ezekiel 45:16-46:18

March 28

Rosh Chodesh Nisan

March 31-April 1

7:12 PM 8:21 PM Vayikra

Leviticus 1:1-2:16

Isaiah 43:21-44:23

* The first haftarah is read by Ashkenazim, the second by Sefardim.

Oseh Shalom Calendar Highlights

March 2017 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 8:15 PM Israeli Dance

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:00 PM Lower School

March 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 AM Religious School

March 12, 26 9:00 AM Pre-K

March 10, 17, 24, 31 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service

March 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service

March 3 6:30 PM 2nd Gr Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner 7:30 PM Shabbat Family Dinner March 5 11:45 AM TeenConnect 12:30 PM Purim Palooza (Reservoir High School) March 6 7:00 PM Film Series—LLL March 7 7:30 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting March 8 7:15 PM Executive Committee Meeting March 11 6:00 PM B’Yachad Purim Dinner March 11 7:00 PM Purim—Megillah Reading

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March 12 10:30 AM Torah Chanting Class—Rabbi Yaffa-Shira Sultan 11:45 AM Torah Study 12:00 PM Adult Bnei Mitzvah Class March 18 10:00 AM 6 & 7 Grade Shabbat Service March 19 10:00 AM Education Committee Meeting (Renee’s Office) 10:00 AM Relcomm Meeting 11:45 AM TeenConnect 11:45 AM RS Homeschool Meeting 2:30 PM Afternoon of Celebration 7:00 PM Board Meeting March 25 7:00 PM Toast & Roast the Rabbi—Dinner and Concert March 26 10:00 AM Membership Committee Meeting 2:30 PM Torah Appointments (until 6:00 PM) March 27 7:15 PM LLL Program—Susan Barocas 7:30 PM Lifelong Learning Committee Meeting

Join us for the 2017 Oseh Shalom Film Series

Three evenings of thought-provoking, varied, and entertaining films, shown at Oseh Shalom, 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, Maryland 20707. The films will be shown on state-of-the-art

audio visual equipment. Each film is FREE for Oseh Shalom members, $5 for non-members.

Monday, March 6, 2017 at 7:15 pm: When Jews Were Funny

Insightful and often hilarious, this documentary surveys the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borsht Belt to the present, ultimately exploring not just ethnicity in the en-

tertainment industry, but also the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish.

2013, English, 89 minutes.

Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Committee. For details contact Judy Katz, judy.katz3@verizon.net.

SAVE THE DATE

Annual Rosh Hodesh Women’s Seder at Oseh Shalom

Light dinner and desserts pot luck

Members and non-members welcome:

Sisters, mothers, daughters & friends

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Rabbi Rabbi Doug Heifetz 301-498-5151 rabbiheifetz@oseh-shalom.org

Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Gary Fink 301-498-5151 gfrabbi@comcast.net

Executive Director Barry Nove 301-498-5151 bnove@oseh-shalom.org

Cantor Cantor Charlie Bernhardt 301-498-5151 cantorcharlie@earthlink.net

Bookkeeper Audrey Klein 301-498-5151 aklein@oseh-shalom.org

Education Director Renee Richards 301-498-7004 RRichards@oseh-shalom.org

Religious School Assistant Jovett Solomon 301-498-7004 jsolomon@oseh-shalom.org

Director Teen Connect Leah Davidson-Wolf ldavidsonwolf@gmail.com

Shalom Editor Carolyn Makovi 301-236-4411 oseh.shalom.editor@gmail.com

Shalom Layout Adam Goldfarb 301-498-5151 shalom@oseh-shalom.org

Shalom Advertising Mona Davis 240-423-0049 miscasd@aol.com

All Publicity Chairs osehpublicity@yahoogroups.com

Webmaster Melody Magnus 301-622-2947 melmagnus25@gmail.com

Oseh Shalom WHO’S WHO LIST for 2016-2017

CONGREGATION OFFICERS & TRUSTEES

Co-President Andy Friedman 301-776-4672 andyf.home@gmail.com

Co-President Allison Holtz 410-531-0757 allisonaholtz@gmail.com

Financial V.P. Dan Bravmann 443-745-5374 dbravmann@verizon.com

Education co-V.P. Leslie Kornreich 410-379-6459 lkornreich@verizon.net

Administrative VP Gary Magnus 301-622-2947 ghmagnus@verizon.com

Membership Ann Wittik-Bravmann 410-792-2868 awittik@gmail.com

Secretary Heidi Rhodes 301-317-0944 hrcapitals@gmail.com

Treasurer Gary Gaines 301-937-2010 gary.gaines@sas.com

Past President Lynn Gaynes-Kaplan 443-864-1935 lagaynes@aol.com

Financial Secretary Steve Kaplan 410-290-3937 kaplansak2@aol.com

Building and Grounds Rich Burger 301-384-6840 raburger@comcast.net

Contracts Coordinator Karen Bonnie Eaton 443-326-6326 karen.bonnie.eaton@gmail.com

Community Services

Life Long Learning Judy Katz 301-460-6928 judy.katz3@verizon.net

At Large Dan Gabel 301-879-5177 danielgabel@gmail.com

At Large Marc Litz 410-531-0757 marc.litz@gmail.com

At Large Eliot Malumutt 301-483-6384 eliotmal@comcast.net

At Large John Riehl 301-490-3645 realman02@verizon.net

At Large Lili Barouch 410-480-5257 barouch@gmail.com

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High Holidays Karen Meckler 443-812-2414 karenmeckler@comcast.net

JRF Representative John Riehl 301-490-3645 realman02@verizon.net

Policy & Procedures

Publicity Elaine Povich 301-490-2832 espovich@comcast.net

Youth Liaison Doug Kornreich 410-379-6459 kornreich@hotmail.com

Development Kelly Benton-Klein 301-490-7764 ksk4you@aol.com

SISTERHOOD

MEN’S CLUB

President Carolyn Makovi 301-236-4411 cmakovi@gmail.com

Recording Secretary Rochelle Sypes 631-793-5555 rsypes1@yahoo.com

Corresponding Secretary Judy Arnoff 301-490-6207 schnauzermom3@verizon.net

Treasurer Pauline Pivowar 301-604-8954 ppivowar@comcast.net

Treasurer Margrit Assaraf 240-280-7259 massaraf@comcast.net

Gift Shop, Chair Lisa Karpf 301-262-5581 erk111@comcast.net

Membership Chair

Oneg Host Chair Lisa Karpf 301-262-5581 erk111@comcast.net

Oneg Sponsors Chair Mona Davis 240-423-0049 micasd@aol.com

Program Chair

Tributes Chair Leah Young 301-498-4251 leahruthyoung@comcast.net

Oneg Food Chair Lisa Karpf 301-262-5581 erk111@comcast.net

Catering Marilyn Riffkin 301-384-8667 marskritters@gmail.com

Past President Alan Seigel 301-490-0057 ats999@msn.com

Treasurer Art Solomon 240-280-2067 solomona@comcast.net

GROUP EMAIL ADDRESSES

osehboard@yahoogroups.com—this email address reaches all lay leaders of the Oseh Shalom Congregational

board. Many conversations can be shared with the Rabbi and Barry. However, you must explicitly include the

email address for the Rabbi and Barry Nove.

publicity@oseh-shalom.org—this email address reaches all of the leaders of our various media, such as, Sha-

lom editor, list serve, Publicity chairs, Facebook, Web site, Bima Notes and Barry Nove. When sending publicity,

be sure to specify which (or all) forms of publicity desired.

membership@oseh-shalom.org—this email address reaches the Membership Committee chairs

mensclub@oseh-shalom.org—this email address reaches the Men’s Club officers

Oseh Shalom

7515 Olive Branch Way

Laurel, MD 20707

Phone: 301-498-5151

Doug Heifetz, Rabbi

Carolyn Makovi, Editor

Adam Goldfarb, Layout Editor

Mona Davis, Advertising

oseh-shalom@oseh-shalom.org

Oseh Shalom is a vibrant, inclusive Reconstructionist synagogue, with members throughout the Baltimore-Washington area, dedicated to providing a supportive community for celebrating

Jewish life through prayer, learning and social action.

is being held on Saturday evening, March 25th, 7:00 p.m. at Oseh Shalom. We will be honoring Rab-bi Doug Heifetz for his over 10+ years of service with a concert by Rabbi Hannah Spiro and a lightly roasted chicken dinner (with roast vegetable and a Vegan main course roasted option, of course). Cost is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children (ages 4-12). This dinner is being catered by Men’s Club and is our annual fundraising dinner.

Special thanks must go to Helen Metzman who drew the wonderful sketch of Rabbi Doug on the “Toast and Roast the Rabbi” invitation.

Oh, before I forget, if you have any family pictures with Rabbi Doug at a wedding, bnei mitzvah, or an Oseh event, we would like to create a “wall” at the March 25th event. Please watch for further information on how to participate.

Before concluding, I would like to thank all those who have helped in the office: Mona Davis, Doris Kirschbaum, Mariyan Kolev, Pauline Pivowar, and Shelly Sypes.

Barry Nove Executive Director bnove@oseh-shalom.org 301-498-5151

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Religious School helping prepare food for Men’s Winter Shelter on Sunday, February 21st.