From Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy…

Loving, Losing, and Living

In this issue… Board/Committee Info 2Board News 7Calendar 12Community Announcements 8Contributions Form 13

From Our Rabbi 1–2High Holiday Food Drive 4In Our Shul 8–9Mitzvah Corner 11Job Networking/Workshop 10

School News 5–6September Holiday info 3–4Spiritual Life 7Teen/Tween Advisor Needed 7

September 2010 Elul 5770/Tishrei 5771 Volume 15, Issue 1

It’s hard to believe that in just a week we will be kicking off the fall holidays with the celebration of Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year. Though this season is often considered to be a time of solemn observance that we should approach with awe and reverence, the

High Holidays are truly festive days as well. On these holidays, we celebrate the opportunity we have to renew our lives, recommit to making the world a better place now and for future generations, and draw closer to a sense of gratitude, humility, and awe. It’s a tall order, but there is still time to prepare! We are currently in the Hebrew month of Elul — the last

month of the year. It is the month directly preceding Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, the Days of Awe. Therefore, Elul is a time of great spiritual potency, deep reflection, and self-improvement. The word elul, according to our tradition, has two meanings that complement each other and help us to understand this time of year. First, it is similar to the Aramaic root alal, which means to search for, circle, or track. Second, the Talmud tells us that the Hebrew word elul is an acronym for the famous phrase from Song of Songs, “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li” — “I am Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine.” If we combine these two meanings, Elul is both a time of searching, a time of circling back, and a time of love and closeness. During Elul, we are remembering, as it were, our truest selves, and we are drawing close to God and community.

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Congregational Meeting: Our Spiritual NeedsSunday September 26th @ 7–9 p.m. @ NFMH

The congregation-wide meeting on our spiritual needs and desires has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 26th, at 7 p.m at Newtown Friends Meeting House. Although the format of services has been established for the coming year, we eagerly await further input from you on the content of our services. Please plan on attending and letting us know what nurtures your spirituality and sparks your interest.If you are unable to attend when the meeting is scheduled, please feel free to email your ideas to Ruth Jampol (ruth.jampol@gmail.com) or Rabbi Anna (rabbianna@gmail.com).

Mark your calendar now!

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Tzedek v’Shalom P.O. Box 863

Newtown, PA 18940(215) 860-0119http://tzedekvshalom.org

Anna Boswell-Levy 215-287-5128Rabbi and Education Director

Co-Presidents: Wendy Friedman 215-579-9275 Ruth Jampol 215-860-8903 Noa Kuzma 215-493-8418 Secretary: Jennifer Paget 215-736-9525Treasurer: Joel Bacher (Finance Chair) 215-860-3565Communications Liaison and Webmaster Jerry Manas 215-698-7957Education (Committee Chair) Wendy Friedman 215-579-9275Jordan Wallis Fund Administrator Jerry Wallis 215-547-1971Membership (Committee Chair) OPENSpiritual Life (Committee Co-Chair) Bobbie Posmontier 215-579-2644

Tikkun Olam (Committee Co-Chair) Ruth Jampol 215-860-8903Past Co-Presidents: Ralph Posmontier 215-579-2644 Rob Weintraub 215-968-7616 Fund Raising (Liaison): OPENIntergenerational Activities/Events/ Adult Ed (Liaison) - OPEN

Please feel free to contact any member of our Board for any additional information.

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Non-Board Committee Chairs and Coordinators:Acts of Caring - Debbie Chong 215-504-9268 Jeannie Ryersbach 215-943-4565Spiritual Life Diane Gold 215-295-2028Shammus Coordinator Ralph Posmontier 215-579-2644Oneg Coordinator - OPENTeen Advisor - OPEN 215-801-2005Newsletter Editor: Naomi Mindlin 215-757-8921

To submit news to the newsletter:email: nsmindlin@photoreview.org

News Deadline: 22nd of the month. Any submissions after that date will be included in the next newsletter.

(“Loving, Losing, and Living"Continued from page 1) Elul usually comes at a perfect time, the end of August or September, when we are coming out of the warmth of surety of the summer months, and into the impermanence and fragility of the fall season. It is customary to blow the shofar every morning (except on Shabbat) from the first day of Elul until the day before Rosh HaShanah. The blasts are meant to awaken peoples’ spirits and inspire soul searching. Also as part of our self development work, in Elul we begin the difficult process of granting and asking for forgiveness. We do this through a process called heshbon hanefesh, taking an accounting of our souls. Heshbon hanefesh is a process through which we reflect deeply on the past year by looking at ourselves honestly and seeing our true selves — both our accomplishments and our shortcomings. For all too many of us in the TvS community, the sense of fragility and impermanence came early in the summertime. I speak for myself in saying that the losses I experienced this summer led me to think very deeply about the value and meaning I can give to my life, as long as I am blessed with it. So even though the High Holidays come “early” this year, these

preparations come with a sense of relief, even lightness, as I prepare to begin my life anew. Living in spite of loss is not easy. It sometimes can feel like a daunting challenge, but the memory of those we love pushes us to make new meaning of our lives. So this year, let’s come together to strengthen and support each other in this vital, awe-filled, and joyous work. May we all be written and sealed in the Book of Life. L’Shana tova u’metuka, Rabbi Anna

Women’s Day at the Beach

Saturday, September 11 at the Jersey shore.

Together, TvS women and friends gather for a

day of renewal.For more information, contact

Debbie Chong at �15-504-9�68 or chong.debbie@gmail.com.

An annual TvS women’s event since almost forever.

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SelichotMovie and Discussion: Grand Torino Saturday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Location: at the home of Bobbie and Ralph Posmontier, 32 North Lincoln Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940 �15-579-�644 or ralph9816@gmail.com

Rosh HaShanah Evening Family Service and Festive Vegetarian Potluck

Wednesday, September 8 Service: 6:30 p.m.

Festive Potluck: 7:30 p.m.Rosh HaShanah Morning - Day 1

Thursday, September 9 Service: 9:30 a.m. (Babysitting available.)

Children’s Service and Program: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., led by Nancy Concool and Wendy Friedman Tashlich 1:15–2 p.m. at Newtown Creek at the old Newtown Commons

Rosh HaShanah - Day 2 Tikkun Rosh HaShanah Leaders: Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy, JeanLu Ryersbach, and Seth Fishman. Details: pg. 4. Friday, September 10, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Informal vegetarian potluck lunch to follow. NOTE: Location: NFMH (not at a member’s home as usual)

Women’s Day at the Beach Saturday, September 11

For more information, contact Debbie Chong at �15-504-9�68 or chong.debbie@gmail.com.

Kol Nidre Service Friday, September 17, 6:30 p.m.

Bring your tallit.Yom Kippur Services Saturday, September 18 Service: 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Babysitting available.) Children’s Service and Program: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.,

led by Nancy Concool and Wendy Friedman Breakout Sessions: 1:30–6:30 p.m., led by the

Spiritual Life Committee, Rabbi Anna, Mark Pinsky, and Norma Kaplis. Details: pg. 4

6:45 p.m.: Neilah (Concluding) Service 7:�0 p.m.: Break-the-Fast Tasty Vegetarian Potluck

(immediately following services)Sukkah Building with the Friends Sunday, September 19 at 1 p.m.

(Decorating will take place Wednesday, September 22)

Location: TvS Sukkah at NFMHErev Sukkot Services and School Orientation

Wednesday, September 22Religious School Orientation and Sukkah Decorating: 5:30–6:30 p.m.Erev Sukkot Service (brief): 6:30 p.m.Pizza in the Hut: 7:00 p.m.Location: TvS Sukkah at NFMH

Torah Study in the Sukkah Service 10 a.m. followed by Luncheon Vegetarian Potluck in the Sukkah Simchat Torah Service Wednesday, September 29 at 6 p.m. (The mid-week school session will progress to this

service.)

September High Holidays and FestivalsAll services at Newtown Friends Meeting House (NFMH),

219 Court St., Newtown PA 18940, unless otherwise noted.

Everyone is welcome at TvS services — even on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.While non-members are encouraged to make a contribution to Tzedek v’Shalom if they attend our High Holiday services, everyone is welcome whether they have made arrangements in advance or not, whether they can afford a monetary contribution or not. That has been our TvS policy since our inception.

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Soup’s on… for our Annual High Holiday Food Drive! The annual High Holiday Food Drive to benefit the recipients of Federation’s Mitzvah Food Project is approaching! Your participation is needed this fall to help the Mitzvah Food Project continue to provide food support to over 1,000 households each month. With reduced funding from the State Food Purchase Program, more community donations are needed. This year, Bucks County synagogues have been ask to collect kosher soup (in boxes or cans), low salt is preferred. To make the total Mitzvah Food Project a success we ask that:

a. You only bring soupb. Be sure the food is current (check expiration dates)c. No Bulk Sizes. Remember, these are going to families.

Please bring you donations of soup to High Holiday services in paper bags to the Friends Meeting House where they will be collected and delivered to the local food pantry for distribution. In an effort to stay green, we request that you use your own bags to bring your donations to the synagogue. Please fill your bags with as many of the cans/boxes of soup as possible! Thanks for you help. If you have any questions, you can contact Bob Abrahamson at bob.abrahamson@verizon.net. L’Shana tova!

Tikkun Rosh HaShanah (Experiential Learning Sessions)9:30–10:30 a.m. “Teshuva, Actually — A Workshop,”

facilitated by Rabbi Anna10:�5–11:�5 a.m. “Hearing the Voice of God: A

Discussion on the Akedah,” led by JeanLu Ryersbach

11:40 a.m. “Majesty, Memory, and Mystical Visions,” a traditional, contemplative Rosh HaShanah Musaf service, led by Gabbai Seth Fishman

BRING YOUR SHOFAR.

Yom Kippur Breakout Sessions1:45–2:45 p.m. “Lessons From Dying,” facilitated

by members of the Spiritual Life committee

3:00–4:00 p.m. “The Fast that I Desire — a Text Study on Hunger and Justice,” with Rabbi Anna

4:15–5:15 p.m. “What is a Jewish Response to Park51?,” facilitated by Mark Pinsky

5:30–6:30 p.m. “Forgiveness Meditation,” led by Norma Kaplis

More High Holiday Service InformationHigh Holiday ChoirNu? Please let Max Yaffe know if you are interested in singing at the High Holiday services.

Max: �15/504-9559 or maxyaffe@gmail.com

High Holiday HelpersVolunteers — TEENS OR ADULTS — needed for ushering, parking lot directing, and set up/clean up duties. We are putting this out to the congregation to encourage members to volunteer, especially if you haven’t done this before. It’s a mitzvah! Please email Ralph at ralph9816@gmail.com or call �15-96�-1494.

Yiskor ListEach year on Yom Kippur, we read a list of loved ones members and guests are remembering during Yiskor. To add a person to that list, please contact Naomi Mindlin at nsmindlin@photoreview.org or �15-757-89�1.

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Religious School NewsWe are very excited for the first days of school. Be sure to mark your calendars!

First Day of Midweek ClassesWednesday, September 22, 5:30 p.m., followed by a brief Erev Sukkot service and Pizza in the Hut. We’ll meet at the TvS sukkah at NFMH.

First Day of Religious SchoolSunday, September 26, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Goodnoe Elementary School, 298 Frost Lane in Newtown.

Wendy Friedman, our fearless Education Committee Chairperson, has stepped down from that position after years of dedicated service. Marc Bloom stepped up to the plate and is our new Ed Chairperson. The school is in a wonderful and strong position to grow, so if you know of any families who may be inter-ested in our school, please send them our way! Rabbi Anna and Marc Bloom

Our Values-based CurriculumThe 5771 TvS Religious School Curriculum describes each class, sets clear basic and tefillah (prayer) goals,

states exactly what songs students will learn and topics they will explore — all within the Reconstructionist framework based on “The Values of Spiritual Peoplehood.” In creating age-appropriate programs and lessons of study we examine the values that follow. This structure provides roots and branches for our mission: to foster a lifelong love of Jewish learning and a sense of belonging to the Jewish people.

Hohmah (wisdom) takes us to texts both ancient and modern. As Reconstructionists we examine texts and hear the words and thoughts spoken to us in each civilization and culture study in formal ways — with added excitement as we make the text come alive with innovative and creative activities. Hidur Mitzvah (creativity) reminds us of a time in our observant past when the fine arts could be used only in beautifying a mitzvah — in the creation of ritual objects for the home and synagogue. We may now joyously open these avenues and many more in order to enhance the connection to our heritage in the modern and ancient world.Kedushah (spirituality) takes us to a different realm in which we can encounter the Divine. Prayer may be the first step in finding a spiritual connection, but other paths — community expression, nature, environmental im-mersions, music, meditation, rhythm, and dance — can each facilitate our journey to find our spiritual chord.Ziyonut (peoplehood), perhaps better known by the non-political term of Yisrael, signifies the connection of the Jewish people to the land and the people of Israel. As Reconstructionists we feel the connection to cultural Zion-ism through the use of modern religious and popular Israeli songs, but we also attempt to be sensitive to a way in which the children of Isaac and the children of Ishmael can be brothers and sisters in a world of peace. Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) makes us ask the question, “How can we as Jews and as human beings bring about a better world?” Our goal is for students to incorporate into their lives a sense of tzedek — social, po-litical, and economic justice — and a vision of working towards mending the local and global parts of their lives. Dereh Eretz (character) focuses on the manner in which we should behave towards one another. Using the lan-guage of the Holiness Code, we strive to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Our TvS community is based on a code for the treatment of ourselves and each other based on the values of our heritage. We strive to be good people.Kehillah (community) is at the core of our program and our philosophy. We aim to create a community that is deeply caring, thoughtful, inclusive, and engaging.

F TvS has a new Teen Program described on the next page.

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Carolyn Bacher ז"ל On Sunday, July 25th, we received the heartwrenching news that our beloved Carolyn Bacher had passed away. Nearly everyone who was in town attended either Carolyn’s funeral or one of the shiva services, but nothing can adequately express our individual and communal sense of loss.

If you would like a copy of Joel’s and/or Rabbi Anna’s eulogy for Carolyn, please contact Rabbi Anna. She has copies of both that she can email you. Joel has also created a memory book about Carolyn and invites us to contribute a favorite story. As Rabbi Anna wrote in her sad announcement to us, “May Joel, Steve, Sue, Karen, Kyle, Owen, and Julian be comforted among the, mourners of Zion. And, may our community hold one another as we grieve and honor the very special neshama/spirit which with Carolyn blessed us.

Two Canadian geese in flight together adorned this card — along with a very generous donation to TvS. Joel asked that we reprint it for our community.

To Temple Tzedek v’Shalom, My name is unknown to you, but I’ve been a close friend of Carolyn and Joel Bacher for over forty years. The photograph on the front of this card seems a perfect symbol of their relationship. I have heard much about your temple through them and realize how mutually beneficial your relationship has been with them both. Carolyn’s tragic untimely death will deprive the world of so many more accomplishments that laid ahead. However, her joy, wisdom and love will be forever with us. Her family will not only take her genetic imprint, but also her joy and love of life. Most sincerely, Phyllis Freedman

Thank you from the Bachers The families of Joel and Steven Bacher would like to thank all of the members, Rabbi Anna, and friends of TvS for the tremendous outpouring of love and support

that has been gratefully received, on the passing of our beloved wife, mother (in-law) and grandmother, Carolyn Bacher. We love TvS, and we feel blessed to have you in our life.

Joel

N e w TvS Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class TheJRF(JewishReconstructionistFederation)hasdevelopedanexciting

curriculumforpostBar/BatMitzvahstudentscalledTEL(TeensExperienceandLearning),andTvSisnowadoptingthisprogram.Theclassmeetsonamonthlybasis,andonceaseasoninthefallandspringthereisretreatforallparticipantsintheregionatCampJRF.TELisinitssecondyear,andeachyearthereisatheme.

TheTELthemefor2010/2011is“hiddurmitzvah,”whichweareusingtomeancreativityinthebroadestsense.ThisisNOTartsandcrafts!Eachmonth,adifferenttypeofJewishcreativitywillbeexplored,allintermsofthethemeofJewishidentity—Jewishcomedy&humor,film&theater,literature,visualarts,musicasexpressionsofJewishidentity.Thecurriculumishighlyflexible,sothatthegroupleaderandtheparticipantscanreallypickandchoosewhattoexplore. Thereisaprojectcomponentthatwillbeintegratedintothesessiontime.Weareinterestedinmaximizingthewaysteensareengagedinthecommunityandcongregation,sotherearenolimitsonwhattheydreamupdoing.

Tell your friends about our great Religious School.Word of mouth is our best advertising!

Contact Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy, our Education Director, for more information. 215-287-5128 or rabbianna@gmail.com

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In spiritual life, what we want is… Thanks to over half our congregants who responded to our recent survey, we now know that our members… want it all! We want meaningful, adult-oriented discussions. We want brief family friendly services with potluck dinners that are not too late for hungry children. We want traditional services. We want creative approaches to prayer and spirituality. More of us want to attend services on Friday evenings than on Saturday mornings. And thanks to the creativity and flexibility for which TvS is known, we have created a new approach to spirituality and prayer where we will have it all! After High Holidays, we will introduce a new format for Friday evening services, entitled “Friday Night with TvS.” We will debut this new format on October 15th. Come for all of it or just the part that works for you. Here is the new format:

5:�0 p.m. Community set-up for potluck: We will gather as a community to prepare for the evening, just as your family would gather to set up for Shabbat dinner.

6:00 p.m. Kaballat Shabbat: Welcome in Shabbat with this family-friendly song-filled half hour.6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner7:15 p.m. Clean-up: We will share this task as a community.7:�0 p.m. Ma’ariv: This adult-oriented service will take a variety of forms: a traditional service, a

discussion, a speaker, or some combination.

On Saturday mornings, we will continue with the traditional format beginning at 10 a.m., but we will prepare ourselves with a meditation, led by different members of the congregation, at 9:30 a.m. Feel free to join us for the meditation or to arrive in time for the start of services. Please be sure to check out our new offerings and give your feedback to Diane Gold, Ruth Jampol, or Rabbi Anna.

Board News Rob Weintraub stepped off the board at the end of June. He is now in Maryland weekdays for work, com-ing home on weekends. Rob served on our Board for years, including two years as co-President. He headed High Holiday planning before and after being president and he taught in our religious school before, during, and after being president. As someone at our recent BBQ remarked, “He’s an all-around nice guy,” and we want to thank him for all of his years of service. The next TvS Board meeting will be October 13, 2010 at Ruth Jampol’s house, 456 Lafayette Street, Newtown, PA 18940. Please contact any board mem-bers for information or with your ideas. Contact infor-mation is always on page 2 of the newsletter.

Spiritual Life News The special Spiritual Life meeting postponed from June has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 26th, 7–9 p.m at Newtown Friends Meeting House. For any questions or comments about Spiritual Life at TvS, please contact Rabbi Anna or me. – Diane Gold Spiritual Life Chair agoldn1@aol.com or �15-�95-�0�8

Y Y YWanted: New Tween/Teen AdvisorRequirements: love kids, provide awesome community service opportunities, desire to really “listen,” and facilitate tween- and teen-led monthly meetings/get togethers. If this sounds like YOU or someone you know and love, please let Rabbi Anna know at 215-287-5128 or rabbianna@gmail.com.

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Community Announcements The 43rd Biennial Convention of the Jewish Recon-structionist Federation is November 11–14, 2010, in Newport Beach, CA. The overall theme of the Conven-tion is “California Dreaming: Visioning Our Jewish Future.” JRF Conventions are defined by stimulating speakers, moving presentations, engaging workshops, inspiring services, and incredible overall Reconstruc-tionist ruach (spirit). The Convention offers program-ming for those interested in every aspect of Reconstruc-tionist congregational life and contemporary Jewish life in general. To register or get the latest updates about the JRF Convention, visit www.jrf.org/convention.Jewish Reconstructionist Federation News: Ma Nishma (“What’s Happening?”): Register at the JRF website at http://jrf.org/user/register then click “Man-age your JRF e-newsletter subscriptions” at the top left of the home page to subscribe.Jewish Federation News: to get email news about the Kehillah of Bucks County, contact mgeorge@philafed-eration.org or visit www.jewishphilly.org.Jewish Family and Children’s Service offers a vari-ety of programs and workshops. For information on Philadelphia area programs, contact (866) 5��-7669, info@jfcsphilly.org, or visit www.jfcsphil.org. For Mercer County programs, contact Debra H. Levenstein at 609-�4�-0�90 or debral@jfcsonline.org, or visit www.jfcsonline.org and follow the link to “Calendar” for complete information.

Y Y YIn Our Shul…Member NewsSteve Pastor’s mom, Sybia Pastor, died on July 16th at age 79. May Sybia’s memory be for a blessing. And may Steve and the whole Pastor family be comforted amongst all the mourners of Zion.Mazel tov to Susan Levin and David Rattner on their summer wedding. Please update your member’s list to include this information:

Susan and David RattnerPO Box 104, Solebury, PA 18963.Home phone - �15 �97-0461Susan’s cell - �15 869-18�1David’s cell - �15 715-6768

Dr. Joanne Loewy, who graciously enhances many of our services with her music, received the Heather on Earth Music Foundation’s “Divine Music Award” at

a gala ceremony on August 31. Joanne is the Director of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Music and Medicine, author of several books, and mother of Audrey and Jake Antoniello.Stephen Perloff’s editorial entitled “No Wonder People are Skeptical of the Media: The Ansel Adams Case” was published in the Bucks County Courier Times on August 18th. It is available online at http://www.phillyburbs.com/opinions/courier_times_opinion/guest_opinions.html. If this is too cumbersome, you can google “Stephen Perloff” and “Ansel Adams” and then choose the Courier Times Opinion page about Stephen.Please note that Zve Schram’s (aka Rob Schram) email has changed from robs@barcprograms.org torobs@barcprograms.net. Please make the change on your membership list.

ContributionsGeneral Operating Fundfrom Paul and Michelle Kleinbaum in honor of their

son DJ Kleinbaum’s earning a PhD in Chemistry at Stanford University, and to the success of his startup company, Emerald Therapeutics, Inc.

from Joel and Carolyn Bacher, in memory of Norman Glucroft, Susan Levin’s Dad.

from Joanne Loewy, in memory of Sybia Pastor, Steve Pastor’s mother.

in memory of Rabbi Anna’s grandmother, Olive Levy Rosenfield, fromJoel and Carolyn BacherNorma Kaplis Paul and Michele KleinbaumEric Lifson and Ruth JampolJean Ryersbach

from Debbie and Victor Chong, to help the congregation

from Thor Boswell-Levy, in honor of a certain TvS member

in memory of Carolyn Bacher, fromFlorence AlmanJoel BacherMatt and AliceAnne BainSandy and Dean BehrendSandra BergRabbi Anna and Josh Boswell-LevyNick BrooksKenrick and Lois CampbellMarguerite ChandlerDebbie and Victor Chong

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Jean and Ken DolanJo Anne Wilkof EnsleyGwen and Richard FortePhyllis Halsted FreedmanJanis and Dan GemelfarbGina GiordanoArnie and Diane GoldAl and Eileen GoldsteinJenny and Stan JamesRobert and Claire Kauffmann,Dick and Marilyn KellyPaul and Michele KleinbaumJulie and Brian KucowskiMickey and Charlotte LevitanEric Lifson and Ruth JampolJoanne Loewy, Jake, and AudreyNorva MarekMarlene MendezCraig and Lisa MeritzLarry and Robin NecowitzArthur PaollKay RitterJean Ryersbach and Zve SchramBill SurdovelBill and Sandy TaffinRob WeintraubNancy and Allen Westburg

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fundfrom Norma Kaplis, in memory of Rabbi Anna’s

grandmother, Olive Levy Rosenfield.For the School Libraryfrom Debbie and Victor Chong

in honor of Rabbi Anna and Joshin honor of the b’nai mitzvah class of 5770in memory of Henry Blaskin memory of Norman Glucroftin memory of Olive Levy Rosenfield

Jordan Wallis Fund from Larry and Robin Necowitz, with condolences to

Rabbi Anna and Josh, in memory of Rabbi Anna’s grandmother Olive Levy Rosenfield.

from Joy and Jerry Wallis, “In loving memory of our cousin, Jeffrey Dunn. May his soul rest in peace with Jason and Jordan for all eternity.”

Lifecycle Events at TvSAnniversaries:Max Yaffe & Joan Amatniek September 5Sharon and Jerry Manas September 10, 1989Larry & Jennifer Garfield September 28, 1986

Birthdays:Rob Weintraub September 1Matthew Lifson September 2Alex Basseches September 4Jordyn Friedman September 8Sharon Blumenthal September 11Julie Goldstein September 11Laura Fishman September 13John Pawling September 14Kyle Panick September 15Noa Kuzma September 18Jes Savrin September 18Jennifer Wallis September 19Ralph Posmontier September 22Bonnie Lewis September 25Michela Lewis September 29Yahrzeits:

Yahrzeit dates are listed here by the Jewish death day (according to the Jewish calendar) and its Gregorian equivalent this year. The original death date follows in parenthesis when available.

Estelle Lilienstein 5 Elul/August 15 (9/7/97) Evelyn H. Gold 10 Elul/August 20 (9/10/00)Fritzi Siegel 18 Elul/August 28 (9/4/85)Betty Gold 27 Elul/September 6 (9/27/08)Jerry Cohen 8 Tishrei/September 16 (9/14/02)Walter Posmontier 8 Tishrei/September 16 (9/14/02)Edward J. Schwalb 11 Tishrei/September 19 (9/17/02)Fannie Rosenfeld 15 Tishrei/September 23 (9/27/69)Louis Fein 15 Tishrei/September 23 (10/14/08)Herman Blask 19 Tishrei/September 27 (10/9/98) Anne Perloff 23 Tishrei/October 1 (10/24/97)Benjamin Cohen 30 Tishrei/October 8Goldie and Harry Kahn September

Rabbis for Human Rights — North America presents

The Third North American Conference on Judaism and Human Rights

"Human Rights Under Fire: A Jewish Call to Action"

December 5-7, 2010 in NYC

Visit www.rhr-na.org for details.

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Mitzvah CornerShul Thank You’sThank you to Susan Talia Delone and Fran and Bernie

Heyman who hosted and lead our summer Torah study sessions.

Thank you to Diane and Arnie Gold who hosted and Naomi Mindlin who lead a Friday evening service in July. Thanks to Diane and Arnie for hosting our High Holiday meeting in August, too.

TvS ContributesOur synagogue has been collecting money which we distribute to various charity groups on a varying time basis. Over the summer, TvS contributed to Delaware River Keepers Network, to forward the goals of the organization.

Baby Sitters Available!We’re certified by the Red Cross.

Do you want to go out and have fun, but don’t have anyone to watch your kids?We can help you with that! Just give us call at 215*504*5571.

If you have any friends who are looking for baby sitters, please tell them about us! Thanks,

Michela and Hannah Lewis, TvS teens!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Kosher Meals on Wheels program, which operates from Greenwood House in Ewing, New Jersey, is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to homebound people. This involves driving to Greenwood House, picking up the meals (between 10:30 & 11 a.m.), and delivering them. Deliveries are Monday–Friday. There are usually 6–8 stops to make and most deliveries can be accomplished in an hour. I would estimate a 2–3 hour commitment from the time you leave your house to the time you return. Signing up for even one delivery/month would be helpful. I have been delivering meals twice/month for more than year. It has been a real pleasure to perform this service. Some of the people just take the food but others appreciate this small social interaction. If interested, please contact Joan Rubin-Kritz at Greenwood House: (609) 88�-5�91, ext. ��0. I would also be glad to answer any questions. Michele Kleinbaum (�15)49�-7841 or michele.kleinbaum@gmail.com.

Membership Help Needed All of us at TvS feel sadness and loss as we enter our first High Holiday season without Carolyn Bacher. Carolyn was a friend to so many of us. She was also the first voice many of us heard when we called to inquire about TvS; the face that greeted us when we walked into our first service; and the warm presence who made us feel at home in our new congregation. Carolyn, of course, is irreplaceable. Yet we need to find people who will carry on the wonderful work she did as chair of our Membership Committee. We are in great need of one or more people who can reach out to prospective members, answer inquiries about TvS, and welcome new members into the congregation. If you love TvS, enjoy meeting people, and have a little extra time, we need to hear from you! If you are more of a “behind the scenes” person, we can also use your help with mailing out information, keeping track of prospective members, and other organizational tasks. If you can help with membership tasks, please contact Ruth at ruth.jampol@gmail.com.

Shana Tova!

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TvS Calendar — September 2010 • Elul 5770/Tishrei 5771

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Elul 22 2 3 4

7:30 p.m.: Selichot

Movie & Discussion

Location: Posmontiers’

home

5 6

Labor Day

7 8

6:30 p.m.: Family

Service

7:30 p.m.: Potluck

Dinner

Location: NFMH

Erev Rosh Hashanah

9 Tishrei 1

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:

Service

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:

Children’s Service &

program

Location: NFMH

1:15–2 p.m.: Tashlich at

Newtown Creek

Rosh Hashanah: Day 1

10

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:

Tikkun Rosh Hashanah

followed by potluck

lunch

Location: NFMH

Rosh Hashanah: Day 2

11

Women’s Day at the

Beach (Contact Debbie

Chong for details.)

Shabbat Shuvah

12 13 14 15 16 17

6:30 p.m.: Kol Nidre

Erev Yom Kippur

18

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.:

Service

11 a.m.–1 p.m.:

Children’s Service &

Program

1:30–6:30 p.m.:

Breakout Sessions

6:45 p.m.: Neilah

(Concluding) Service

7:45 p.m.: Potluck

Break-the-Fast

(immediately after

services)

Yom Kippur

19

12;30 p.m. - Sukkah

building (Decorating

will happen 9/22)

Location: TvS Sukkah

at NFMH

20 21 22

5:30–6:30 p.m.:

Religious School

Orientation

6:30 p.m.: Erev Sukkot

Service

7 p.m.: Pizza in the Hut

Location: TvS Sukkah

at NFMH

Erev Sukkot

23

Sukkot: Day 1

24

Sukkot: Day 2

25

10 a.m.: Torah Study &

Potluck Kiddush/Lunch

Location: TvS Sukkah

at NFMH

Sukkot: Day 3

26

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.:

First day of Religious

School

Location: Goodnoe

School

7 p.m.: Congregational

Meeting on Spiritual

Life

Location: NFMH

Sukkot: Day 4

27

Sukkot:

Day 5

28

Sukkot:

Day 6

29

5:15 p.m.: Religious

School, continuing in

6 p.m.: Simchat Torah

Service

Location: NFMH

Sukkot:

Day 7

30

Simchat Torah/

Shemini Atzeret

October 1

(Simchat Torah,

traditional)

2

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