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Temple Habonim Bulletin
Temple Habonim, Barrington RI
Tishri/Cheshvan 5775
October, 2014
Celebrate the first holidays of 5775
at Temple Habonim
Sukkot
Wednesday, October 8th
6:00 pm ~ Chinese picnic
outside in the Sukkah
Friday, October 10th
5:30 ~ Tot Service
6:00 pm ~ Family Dinner
featuring Indian delights
6:30 pm ~ Family Service
Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 15th
6:00 pm ~ Family Dinner featuring
Middle Eastern delicacies
6:30 pm ~ Simchat Torah Service
All dinners require reservations.
Please call the Temple office or go to
the Temple website to make your reservations.
The October Worship Schedule is on page 2
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Worship
Shabbat, Holidays and Festivals
Friday, September 26
7:30 pm
Shabbat Shuvah
Erev Shabbat Service with Torah Reading
We will welcome Michael McKeown into the Jewish people.
Friday, October 3
8:00 pm
Kol Nidre/Shabbat
Erev Yom Kippur Worship Service
Saturday, October 4
9:00 am
Yom Kippur/Shabbat
Morning Family Worship Service
Daniel Sheinberg, Abby Kaplan & Meredith Kaplan
will chant Torah.
10:45 am
Morning Worship Service (Deuteronomy 29:9-14, 30:11-20)
2:30 pm
3:15 pm
Tot Worship Service
Afternoon Service and Yizkor Service (Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-18, 32-37)
Daniel Sheinberg, Abby Kaplan, Meredith Kaplan, Leslie Katz,
David Sheinberg & Rachel Sheinberg will chant Torah.
Rita Braude will chant Haftarah.
Ilse Schaler & Asher Robbins will share their Jewish journeys.
Harold Foster will chant Torah.
Myra Shays will tell the story of Jonah.
6:00 pm
Wednesday, October 8
6:00 pm
Break the Fast - sponsored by Sisterhood
Erev Sukkot
Chinese picnic outside and celebration of Sukkot
in the Sukkah (see page 3 for details)
Make your reservations by Monday, October 6th by calling the
Temple office or on the Temple website www.templehabonim.org
Friday, October 10
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
First Friday Celebration of Shabbat
Chol Hamoed Sukkot (Exodus 33:12-34:26)
Tot Shabbat Service
Dinner outside (weather permitting)
6:30 pm
Make your reservations by Wednesday, October 8th by calling the
Temple office or on the Temple website www.templehabonim.org
Family Service in the Sukkah (see page 3 for details)
Saturday, October 11
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Sam Valk
Wednesday, October 15
6:00 pm
Simchat Torah
Dinner
6:30 pm
Friday, October 17
7:30 pm
Make your reservations by Monday, October 13th by calling the
Temple office or on the Temple website www.templehabonim.org
Simchat Torah Service & Yizkor (see page 3 for details)
Erev Shabbat Service
Torah Portion: Bereshit (Genesis 1:116:8)
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Worship
Shabbat, Holidays and Festivals
Saturday, October 18
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
Bat Mitzvah of Angela Penn
Saturday, October 24
6:15 pm
Erev Shabbat Service - Wine & Dine
Torah Portion: Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
Guest speakers: Kathleen Cloutier & Mary Ellen Lynch of
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
See pages 6 & 7 for more details
Saturday, October 25
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, October 31
Erev Shabbat Service with Torah reading
THB Celebrates Sukkot
THB Celebrates Simchat Torah
Wednesday, October 8 - Erev Sukkot
6:00 pm - Chinese picnic outside in the Sukkah
Hebrew School will end a few minutes early so we
can all go outside, share some traditional Sukkot
delicacies (Chinese food) and have an opportunity
to fulfill the commandment of waving the lulav
and etrog in the Sukkah before going home. Make
your reservations by Monday, October 13th by
calling the Temple office or on the Temple website
www.templehabonim.org.
Wednesday, October 15 - Simchat Torah
6:00 pm - Hebrew School will end a few
minutes early so we can share some
traditional Simchat Torah delicacies
(Middle Eastern food) before our Simchat
Torah service, which begins at 6:30 pm.
Friday, October 10 - First Friday Celebration of
Shabbat and Sukkot (all outside - weather permitting)
5:30 pm - Tot Service
6:00 pm - Family dinner with traditional Sukkot
delicacies (Indian food). Make your reservations
by Monday, October 13th by calling the Temple
o ffic e o r o n t he T em ple websit e
www.templehabonim.org
6:45 pm - Family Service
Everyone will once again have the opportunity to
fulfill the mitzvah of waving the lulav and etrog in
the Sukkah.
We will celebrate Simchat Torah by
unrolling our Torah scrolls and looking at
our rich history together as the students
from the B’nai Mitzvah Class of 2015
receive their Torah portions and begin
their journey toward their Bar/Bat
Mitzvah services.
Make your reservations by Monday, October
13th by calling the Temple office or on the
Temple website www.templehabonim.org.
We will conclude the evening with a Yizkor
service as well.
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President’s Message . . .
Lisa Shea
The Temple Board of Trustees had its first meeting. A large part of this meeting was devoted to a
Board Development session led by Rabbi David Levin of the URJ. Each Board member had an
opportunity to talk on a personal level about what it was that drew them to Temple Habonim
and kept them involved. Welcoming, family, fulfilling, embracing, community, continuity,
learning, shared values, working together, inclusive, spiritual home, open-minded were the
words our Board of Trustees used. I imagine that they resonate with you as well.
Using these values along with the strategic plan, the Board is committed that our actions need
to be driven by our mission of being “dedicated to helping Jewish individuals and households
realize lifelong involvement in Judaism, guided by Jewish values.” I encourage each member of
the congregation to participate as well in helping to shape our future. We have thirteen vibrant
Committees that can always use a helping hand, that touch a variety of issues such as Ritual,
Planning, Education, Adult Education and Social Action.
With the start of the New Year, I encourage you to renew mindfully your connection to Temple
Habonim - come to a service, participate on a Committee, attend an adult education program,
volunteer your passion. Rabbi Levin reminded us that at the end of the day what sustains such a
vibrant community as Temple Habonim is our relationship and connection with each other. He
referenced a prayer that we say every Friday night which ends, “That there is no way to get
here to there except by joining hands, marching together.”
Religious School News
Gary Kabler
WOW! Did we ever start school with a bang. On Day 1, everyone ~ students, parents and staff ~
started in the sanctuary for T'fillah (Morning prayers) with Rabbi Klein and myself, then off to
classes. We ended that same day with a half-hour song session and all the students were singing,
even a few new songs.
Wednesday afternoon Hebrew School flowed just as well, and back to this past Sunday things
couldn't have looked better with the teachers all wearing our new staff polo shirts (the response to
them was a resounding "Great!").
Coming up will be discussions in the classes about the forthcoming High Holy Days, and I will be
announcing a new Jr. Choir to the students.
So, as the Days of Repentance and Awe are upon us I want to Wish you all a L'shanah Tovah!
Youth Group
Lindsay Tarnoff, Youth Advisor
Shana tova to all! It’s been a great start to the school year. We’ve added names and handprints to the
youth group lounge wall, making for an even more fun, colorful wall.
We’ve had a few exciting first meetings and it’s the start to another exciting year for the Youth Group,
led by our fearless leaders, co-presidents Rachel Sheinberg and Lauren Parola. As in past years, at
the end of September, leaders from the Youth Group attended NFTY-NE’s Leadership Training
Institute in Springfield. Youth Group members new and old met other Youth Group members from all
over the region as they worked together to discuss best practices for the Youth Group moving forward
this year. The next regional event is Levi Leap and our regional meeting the weekend of October 25th.
Visit http://www.nfty.org/ne/events/ for more info and please let me know if you or your student are
interested in joining. Meanwhile, BCTY’s next event is October 18th - we’re going pumpkin picking and
welcome all members and anyone who is interested in learning more about the Youth Group.
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October B’nai Mitzvah
Sam Valk
I am Samuel Benjamin Valk and my Bar Mitzvah will be on Saturday,
October 11th at 10:30. My interests include singing, acting and
playing tennis. I feel that helping people is one of the best things you
can do in your life and I try to help all the time – in fact, I like to think
of myself as “The Mitzvah Man!” Whenever I’m out and about I keep
my eyes open for people who need help. For example, a few weeks
ago I saw an older lady pushing her older sister in a wheel chair. She
was having a really hard time getting out the door of a restaurant. I
helped her get over the threshold and made sure they got safely to
their car. They were very happy that someone gave them a hand!
Last year I organized a Bake Sale at Temple to help raise money for
Red Cross Disaster Relief. I also “adopted” two children, through the Johnny Cake
Center, who were in need of warm clothes. I used my money to buy them winter
clothes and threw in some toys to bring them some happiness. It gives me such a warm
feeling in my heart to help people. I wish everyone would keep their eyes open for
people in need!
Angela Penn
Hi, my name is Angela and I am 13 years old. I am in the 8th grade
at Barrington Middle School. I like spending time with my family,
listening to music ~ especially Taylor Swift, and spending time with
my friends. My Torah portion is the very first portion in the Torah and
it is called B’reshit. I feel honored to have this portion because most of
my cousins on my mom’s side have had it!!! The organization that I
chose for my project is called The Martin W. Richard Charitable
Foundation. The reason I chose this organization is because I wanted
to see something positive come after such a sad tragedy as the
Boston Marathon bombing. My goal is to educate people about this
foundation and help them to raise money.
First Friday
Celebration of
Shabbat & Sukkot
Friday, October 10th
Membership
Edie Weinstein
A very warm welcome to
Temple Habonim’s newest members:
Selma Mandell of Warren
Lawrence Namerow
of East Providence
Be sure to go to www.templehabonim.org
to make your Indian dinner reservations
and pay online.
The next time you are in Temple
and see an unfamiliar face,
please introduce yourself and
help them to feel welcome.
Deadline for reserving is
Thursday, October 9th at 5:00 pm.
L’Shanah Tovah to the entire
Temple Habonim family.
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Wine and Dine
Friday, October 24th at 6:15pmY
Erev Shabbat Service
Special Presentation on
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island’s
Welcoming Rhode Island Program
(See page 7 for more details)
Followed by a Catered* Dinner ~
Menu includes:
Chicken & Beef
A variety of side dishes ~
marinated vegetables, salad & rice
Assorted Desserts and Fruit
*catering by East Side Marketplace
Nothing to bring except a bottle of wine! (if you choose)
Dinner is $18.00 per person
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 22nd.
Because this is a catered dinner,
your RSVP is very important and this deadline is firm!
Wine and Dine
Friday, October 24th
$18.00 per person
Return this response form to the Temple office by Wednesday, October 22nd
or you can register through the Temple website @ www.templehabonim.org.
Name: _________________________________________
No. attending: ______ Amount enclosed: ___________
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Wine & Dine
The entire THB community
is invited to join us at our
Friday, October 24th @ 6:15 pm
Guest Speakers
Kathleen Cloutier, Executive Director
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
&
Mary Ellen Lynch,
Director of Community Outreach
and Welcoming Rhode Island
At our October Wine & Dine Shabbat Service, Kathleen
Cloutier, Executive Director of DIIRI, will provide an
overview of DIIRI programs and services. Mary Ellen
Lynch, Director of Community Outreach and Welcoming
Rhode Island, will present DIIRI’s Volunteer Program to
offer ways in which individuals can get involved and will
discuss the work of Welcoming Rhode Island Program.
Consecration Service
on
Sunday, October 19th
at 11:00 am
as we welcome our new students
into the Temple Habonim
Religious School
Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island is an
independent, non-profit agency with a guiding mission to
empower individuals and families, especially the underserved, immigrants and refugees, to become self-sufficient
and fully participating members of the diverse Rhode Island
community through innovative programs and advocacy that
promote education, training and cultural understanding.
Temple member Bob Kemp is currently serving on the
Board of DIIRI and Sandy Rosenberg will be joining the
Board in October.
Ethan Boidleau
Tanner Boylan
Sophie Freedman
Melissa Freshman
Gabriele Lavin
Daniel Monsour
Lucas Newton
Janie Palan
Asher Robbins
Joshua Schaerf
Zachary Sheinberg
Zoe Weiser
Luke Weller
High Hopes for Small Biz - Former school reopening as Hope & Main,
the State’s first food incubator
Hope & Main will soon house Rhode Island’s fir st culinar y business incubator and pr omises to br ing
the promise of good taste to the eaters of Rhode Island. 28 businesses will be nurtured and grown within
the walls of the former schoolhouse on Warren’s Main Street. By providing low-cost (hourly kitchen rates
and food storage fees), low-risk access to shared-use commercial kitchens and technical resources, the
model gives new small food businesses a chance to succeed.
THB’s own Lindsay Tarnoff wants to make more Laughing Gull
Chocolates, direct trade truffles, supporting Third World growers.
She cares about issues of social justice. Lindsay was quoted in a
recent ProJo article: “I realized I could teach through chocolate.”
To read more about this unique business model and to get a full listing
of the inaugural class of businesses, go to the following webpage:
http://ireader.olivesoftware.com/Olive/iReader/ProvidenceJournalPress/SharedArticle.ashx?document=
TPJ%5C2014%5C09%5C17&article=Ar01711
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Adult Education 5775 / 2014-2015
“Cold War Revisited? Coping with New Challenges from Russia and China”
Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 pm
Led by Lyle Goldstein, Associate Professor at the US Naval War College in Newport
Even as the United States confronts multiple on-going crises in the Middle East, tensions
are rising in other parts of the world. Major strains have developed between the United
States and Russia concerning the fate of Ukraine. Some analysts have gone so far as to
term the new situation as a “new Cold War.” Meanwhile, China’s rapid rise makes it very
likely that its economy will surpass that of the United States in aggregate size before the
end of the present decade. Beijing’s growing clout has resulted in significant and growing
contradictions between China and its neighbors, such as Vietnam, but also including
American treaty allies, including both Japan and the Philippines. Topics will include the
potential for conflict or compromise, implications for world order and the future of
American national security.
Prof. Lyle Goldstein is an associate professor in the China Maritime Studies Institute at the US Naval War
College and was the founding director. He was recently awarded the Superior Civilian Service Medal for his
effort. He is also a visiting fellow of the Watson Institute of International Studies at Brown University. His
recent research has focused on various quandaries in US-China relations and the imperative to enhance
maritime cooperation.
“Celebrate Columbus Day! Jewish Perspectives on the Voyages of Discovery”
Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm
Led by Temple member Stephen Kaplan, researcher of Jewish history
What is the “story behind the story” of Columbus’ two voyages of discovery? Why did
he have an abiding interest in the Jewish Bible? What was his involvement with
influential Converso Jews who helped him finance his plans? Critical to his success was
his knowledge and relationships with the great Jewish astronomers and mathematicians.
What other voyages were made possible by these great Jewish minds? In 1492, why do
the official documents of the Spanish monarchy have just a few pages separating the
expedition to be led by Christopher Columbus and the royal decree expelling all Jews
and Judaism? These accomplishments not only changed all of human history, but the
history of the Jewish people and their survival to this day.
Dr. Kaplan is a past president of Temple Habonim. For the past 25 years he has researched Jewish history and
thought as his avocation and has explored the experience of the Jewish people as a pathway to understanding
Jewish faith.
“Brez & Pez Play Klez”
Sunday, October 26th at 2:30 pm
Noted clarinetist and mandolinist Fishel Bresler and world-champion
accordionist Cory Pesaturo, joined by klezmer percussionist Michael
Goldberg, will present a program of klezmer music. The wailing, laughing,
crying character of this music, perfectly reflecting the Jewish soul, has
been touching people for generations. “Brez & Pez,” as they are known,
have delved deep into the music, through extensive study combined with
sparkling instrumental technique. Adding their own natural enthusiasm and
sense of fun, they present a program that is both entertaining and moving.
The presentation is guaranteed to lift the spirits of all, young and old.
The music of Fishel Bresler and Cory Pesaturo combine their love of jazz, European café, traditional Jewish
and Italian music. These two masters have pooled their disparate talents to create a rollicking, moving and
breathtaking musical experience. What with accordion, clarinet, flute, mandolin and saxophone, the action and
the exuberance never stop. It’s often hard to tell who is having more fun: the audience or the performers.
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Upcoming Adult Ed Programs—make sure to save the dates!!
Sunday, November 2nd, 9:30 to 11:00 am
“Sundays with Andy” ~ “Jewish Death & Mourning Customs”
Just as there is a Jewish way to live, there is a Jewish way to mourn, honor the dead and bring
comfort to the mourners. We will explore some of the Jewish texts designed to help us through a
process we will all need to know at some point and prepare us for the time when these customs
and traditions help us.
Sunday, November 16th, 11:45 am ~ Israeli Dancing with Lianne Blinn
Have you ever wanted to learn Israeli folk dancing? Look no further! Join our instructor to learn
fun circle and line dances, both traditional and modern, that provide a great workout. Israeli
dancing is a wonderful way to energize, discover global and cultural influences on dancing and
to connect to our ancestors. Religious School students will have a pizza lunch at 11:15 am.
Social Action
Lisa Denny
Good
Causes Needed ~ We are gearing up for our first intergenerational Mitzvah Day. On
December 7th, both children and adult members of our community will come together to
perform tikkun olam, the holy act of repairing the world.
Do you know of an individual or organization that needs our help? Are you passionate about a
cause? Tell us! We are looking for creative ways to perform service in our communities.
Please contact Lisa Denny at 617-216-9501 or email [email protected] with your ideas.
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Temple Habonim “Building Our Future” Endowment Campaign
Neil Greenspan and Jerry Weinstein, co-chairs, announced that Temple Habonim’s Endowment
Fundraising Campaign is off to an excellent start. The campaign ~ named “Building our Future” ~
was approved by the Board of Trustees earlier this year with a goal of $1,800,000 ~ “a large chai.”
Congregants and friends can contribute through a combination of cash gifts and planned legacy
giving. A legacy gift is most aptly named as it gives the donor a convenient opportunity to leave a
permanent legacy with our Temple.
The Temple will benefit from the success of this campaign in two ways. One is the Endowment Fund
itself. It will assure a continuing, strong, thriving Jewish presence in the East Bay. The second is the
annual yield from the Endowment Fund. It will help underwrite specific programs for the entire
congregation ~ benefitting preschoolers to senior members and everyone in between.
At this point, we are about 40% of the way toward our goal. While we are pleased with this start, it
does mean that we still have 60% of the way to go. We are trying to speak with as many congregants
as possible to discuss the campaign’s vision and various giving opportunities. Despite our best efforts,
we may not reach everyone. If you haven’t heard from us yet, please take the initiative and contact
one of us. We will be thrilled to talk with you about the many ways a cash and/or legacy gift can be
made and recognized. You can reach us directly: Neil at [email protected] or his cell,
401- 480-3605, or Jerry at [email protected] or his cell, 269-277-0009.
Temple Habonim has a rich history and a brilliant future. “Building Our Future” is all about what
comes next. It honors our past by assuring that our Temple continues to be a welcoming place for you,
your children, your grandchildren and others who come after us ~ a Jewish center that they will all
want to be a part of.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
June Poses
What’s new in the Sisterhood Gift Shop? Look for a new selection of beautiful Judaica from
Israel. The pieces include a menorah for Chanukah, a Seder Plate, several styles of Mezuzot,
a Shofar, a silver-plated Kiddush Cup that won’t tarnish, and Tallitot for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
These unusual items are all handmade by Israeli artists from C.J. Art, a company that
specializes in products crafted from Jerusalem stone, glass and metal. Their designs combine
modern and traditional styles with practicality.
I am so happy that the Sisterhood Gift Shop can support Judaica artists in Israel by buying
their products. Please take a look in the display cases the next time you are at Temple.
A very happy and healthy New Year to all and thank you for supporting the Sisterhood! If you
have something specific in mind or have any questions, just call June Poses at 245-0904 or
email [email protected].
Library News ~
The Library Team
Raising a teenager is difficult. Your Jewish values can help make it
easier. That’s the premise of a new book in our Temple Library, titled
“Parenting Jewish Teens: A Guide for the Perplexed.” Here are
insights for surviving the peculiar transition from children you think you
know into mysterious strangers you sometimes wish you didn’t. Author
Joanne Doades, the mother of three, covers family relationships, dealing
with conflict, separating, inter-dating, differing religious observances,
and a host of other challenging issues. This groundbreaking guidebook
will help you navigate the tumultuous journey of parenting a Jewish child
into adulthood. For now, it is on the “New Books” shelf. Later it will be
shelved with “Family.” Feel free to sign it out and take it home.
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Come hear the Ruach Singers
while supporting
Mobile Loaves and Fishes!
Thursday, October 23rd
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Shriner’s Imperial Room
1 Rhodes Place
Cranston, RI
Temple Habonim’s Ruach Singers
have been invited to perform
at the annual fundraiser for
Mobile Loaves and Fishes,
an organization whose mission is
to address the needs of the
chronically homeless.
For tickets and further details,
Call Michele at 401-246-2061
Tikkun Olam at
Temple Habonim
High Holy Days
Food Drive
As we do each year, the Temple
community will participate in
The High Holy Days Food Drive. We will have
grocery bags for you to take as you leave the
Temple after Rosh HaShanah Service. Please fill
the bag (or bags!) with non-perishable foods
and return it when you come to Temple on Yom
Kippur. The Mitzvah Team, the youth group
and others will deliver the food to TAP-IN that
evening. (Meet at Tap-In at 7:30 pm)
Our past drives have been very successful generating hundreds of bags of food for TAP-IN
and we’re hoping we can do even more this
year. Begin the new year with a mitzvah – make
your Yom Kippur fast a true sacrifice by
donating the equivalent amount of food your
family would have eaten that day.
In addition, please consider making a donation
to Mazon, a Jewish organization dedicated to
fighting hunger worldwide. Mazon donation
envelopes will be available at THB and stapled
to our food bags.
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Oneg Shabbat, literally the Joy of Shabbat, is the time after service
when we are able to have a little nosh and catch up with old friends and
new.
Temple Habonim
165 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806
Ph: 401-245-6536
website: www.templehabonim.org
Rabbi Andrew Klein
[email protected]
Thank you to our September oneg sponsors:
Gary A. Kabler, Education Director/
Cantorial Associate
Craig Gordon, in memory of
his mother, Josephine Dansky
[email protected]
James Rosenberg, Rabbi Emeritus
Terry & George Lieberman, in memory of
Terry’s father, Morris Feldman
[email protected]
Jodi Sullivan, Temple Administrator
[email protected]
Michelle & Manny Goncalves, in memory of
Michelle’s stepbrother, Dan Shuster
Erica & Michael McKeown, in honor of
Michael’s conversion to Judaism
and in memory of their parents,
Eugene and Marilyn Herkoff & Donna and Jack McKeown
Sponsoring an oneg Shabbat is a nice way to celebrate a special occasion marking a yahrtzeit, a birthday, an anniversary, wedding, or graduation and do a mitzvah for the community. Or consider making a donation to our
Oneg Fund which provides an oneg after Shabbat services when there is
no sponsor. Paper goods are provided … but we need YOU to make onegs
happen. Please contact Jodi in the Temple office for more information on
Lisa Shea, Temple President
[email protected]
Nicole Jellinek, Vice President
[email protected]
Kathy Kanterman, Treasurer
[email protected]
Education Committee:
[email protected]
Membership Committee:
[email protected]
Art Gallery:
[email protected]
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someone enters or is discharged from the
hospital. Please call the Temple to let us know if a
member of the THB community is hospitalized or in
need of assistance.
If you need assistance at a time when the office is
closed, please call the THB office and leave a
message on Rabbi Klein’s line.
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In the Temple Family
Todah Rabah … a Thank You to:
Pam Haas, Susan & Larry Ginsberg, Lois & Bob Kemp, : for greeting during September Shabbat services
Nicole Jellinek: for arranging the coffee and refreshments for parents on the first day back to Religious School
and the Havdalah honoring Gary Kabler
Lunch & Learn students: for providing the Oneg for the Selichot Service
Allan Klepper: for repairing potholes in the parking lot
Mazel Tov to:
Michael Entin, Rosalie Franks, Janet Fuentes, Bob Kemp and Lois Kemp: for completing the Adult Hebrew class
and leading the congregation in a prayer
Michael McKeown: on his conversion to Judaism. Welcome to the Jewish people!
Get Well Wishes to:
Cliff Karten
Condolences to:
The Graff Family: on the death of their mother, Marylyn Graff
Gerald Tarnoff: on the death of his father, Philip Tarnoff
Donations
General Fund
To support programming and activities that strengthen our community
Rabbi Andrew Klein & Adam Mastoon: in memory of Marylyn Graff, Jan Feldman and Philip Tarnoff
Marjorie Blowers Temple Beautification Fund
To create and maintain a beautiful Temple environment
Ellen & Terry Shand: in memory of their grandson, Tyler Richard Vietor
Endowment Fund
Karen & Russell Pet: in honor of Sol Newman’s Second Bar Mitzvah
Library Fund
To purchase books and other educational materials for our library
Carol & Paul Knopf: in memory of Dr. Jan Feldman
Janet & Joe Shansky: in memory of Marylyn Graff
Lesley Lunin Mehlman Religius School Library Fund
To honor her lifelong love of education
Edwin Mehlman: in memory of Marilyn Graff and Dr. Jan Feldman
Tree of Life
THB Family: in honor of Rita Braude, with much love and appreciation, for her many years of tutoring our
B’nai Mitzvah students
The Lawrence K. Zelkind Memorial Youth Fund
To support our youth’s activities
Karyn & Michael Robbins and family: in memory of Philip Tarnoff, father of Gerald Tarnoff and grandfather
of Lindsay Tarnoff
Rabbi Klein Discretionary Fund
To fund tzedakah, educational and professional development and Temple Habonim programming
Judith Edsal: in memory of Jay, Ann & Julius Edsal
Jerry Graff, Michael Graff, Laura Ortiz & Ellen Waltripp: in memory of our mother, Marylyn Graff
Norman Medow (father of Julie Gerstenblatt): for the education of future Jewish leaders
Ellie & Harvey Lapides: in memory of Ellie’s father, Morris Lasky
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Tzedakah Reminder
Israel and the Jewish people are at a
crucial moment in history. Our
political and spiritual leaders in Israel need our help
to determine the future of the Jewish State and
the soul of the Jewish people.
For the past few years
we have asked everyone to remember
to bring a non-perishable food item
for Tap-In each time you enter the building.
In 2015 every single Jew has an important - and real
- opportunity to make their voice heard, By voting
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As the New Year begins, let’s all try
and remember to make this a priority.
Save the date … Friday, November 21st
From Within ~ A special Healing Service born out of an interfaith musical relationship in 2013
between Jodi Blankstein, Adam Dehner and Laura Weiss. The music for this program is meant to
create a soulful and meditative space inside & outside of the sanctuary walls. Please visit
www.jodichants.com to hear sample clips of From W ithin. Copies are on display and can be purchased
from the Sisterhood Gift Shop for only $15.
“I continue to view Temple Habonim as my liturgical foundation … It is very special for me to share this music with
all of you in the Temple Habonim Sanctuary. Please come on Friday, November 21, 2014 for a Shabbat filled with
strength, healing, renewal and song.” B’Shalom ~ Jodi
Donations to Temple Habonim
When you make a donation to the Temple in honor of someone celebrating a special occasion or in memory of
someone who has passed away, it is a gift which pays tribute to that person and to the Temple as well. Temple
Habonim has several funds which are dedicated toward funding specific activities or needed items for the congregation.
You can select the fund which is most meaningful to you and make a donation which will be a gracious gesture and
help the Temple community, too.
We rely on the generosity of our members and friends and hope that you will consider this gift giving opportunity the
next time an occasion arises. We have donation envelopes in the Temple lobby for your convenience. Pick some up the
next time you stop in or call the office and we will send some to you. Also, you can donate online via the Temple’s
website: www.templehabonim.org. Simply click on the “dues, donations and gift giving” link on the side bar!
Meaningful Remembrances
A meaningful way to remember a loved one is with a plaque on our Memorial Wall in the Sanctuary. Whether
purchased shortly after someone dies or later in commemoration of a yahrtzeit (anniversary of someone’s
death), many of our members find it comforting to remember a loved one in this way.
Our Tree of Life in the Social Hall exemplifies Judaism’s emphasis on life, doing good deeds and
celebrating significant moments with loved ones. An engraved leaf on the Tree provides a permanent
recognition of a special event such as a birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, graduation or other occasion. Large
leaves have been purchased by classes in years past. It is also a meaningful way to say a heartfelt thank you.
For information on purchasing either a memorial plaque or leaf for the Tree of Life, please contact Jodi in
the Temple Office.
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Temple Habonim Bulletin
September/October/November 2014 - Elul/Tishri/Cheshvan 5775
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
28 September
9:30 am
Religious School
9:30 am
Morning Worship
Service
29 September
30 September
7:15 pm
Chai School
1 October
3:40/5:00 pm
Hebrew School
7:00 pm
Adult B’not Mitzvah
Class
2 October
12:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
3 October
Kol Nidre/Shabbat
8:00 pm
Erev Yom Kippur Worship
Service
4 October
Yom Kippur/Shabbat
9:00 am
Morning Family Worship
Service
10:45 am
Morning Worship Service
2:30 pm
Tot Worship Service
3:15 pm
Afternoon & Yizkor Service
6:00 pm
Sisterhood Sponsored
Break the Fast
7:30 pm
Food delivery to Tap-In
5 October
9:30 am
Religious School
9:30 am
Morning Worship
Service
9:30 am
Rabbi Klein
meets with 6th
grade parents
6 October
7 October
7:15 pm
Chai School
8 October
Erev Sukkot
3:40/5:00 pm
Hebrew School
6:00 pm
Outdoor Chinese
Picnic
6:30 pm
Celebration of Sukkot
in the Sukkah
9 October
Sukkot
Office Closed
10 October
Sukkot
First Friday
5:30 pm
Tot Shabbat Service
6:00 pm
Indian Dinner outside
(weather permitting)
6:30 pm
Family Service in the Sukkah
11 October
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
Bar Mitzvah of Sam Valk
12 October
NO Religious
School
13 October
Columbus Day
Office closed
14 October
7:15 pm
Chai School
15 October
3:40/5:00 pm
Hebrew School
6:00 pm
Mideastern Dinner
6:30 pm
Simchat Torah
Service with Yizkor
Service
16 October
Shemini Atzeret
Office closed
17 October
7:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
18 October
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
Bat Mitzvah of Angela Penn
19 October
20 October
9:30 am
Religious School
9:30 am
Morning Worship
Service
9:30 am
New Members
Brunch
11:00 am
Consecration
7:00 pm
Adult Ed Program
“Cold War
Revisited?
Coping with
Challenges from
Russia & China”
Lyle Goldstein
21 October
7:15 pm
Chai School
22 October
3:40/5:00 pm
Hebrew School
7:00 pm
Adult B’not Mitzvah
Class
23 October
12:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
6:00 pm
Ruach performs at
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Annual Fundraiser at
Shriner’s Imperial Room
1 Rhodes Place in
Cranston
7:00 pm
Adult Ed Program
“Celebrate Columbus
Day! Jewish Perspectives on the Voyages of
Discovery”
Stephen Kaplan
24 October
6:15 pm
Erev Shabbat Service
25 October
10:30 am
Shabbat Morning Service
26 October
27 October
9:30 am
Religious School
Parents Back to
School
9:30 am
Morning Worship
Service
2:30 pm
Adult Ed Program
“Brez & Pez Play
Klez”
28 October
7:15 pm
Chai School
29 October
3:40/5:00 pm
Hebrew School
30 October
12:00 pm
Lunch & Learn
31 October
7:30 pm
Erev Shabbat Service with
Torah reading
Wine & Dine
Guest speakers:
Kathleen Cloutier,
Executive Director of
Dorcas International Institute
of Rhode Island, and
Mary Ellen Lynch, Director of
Community Outreach and
Welcoming Rhode Island
followed by catered dinner.
Reservations a must - see
pages 6 & 7 for details.
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Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm &
Saturday, November 8 at 10:30 am with Kiddush luncheon following
“Opening the Heart through Mindfulness, Guided Meditation & Song”
Two Contemplative Tefilah Experiences
with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, Temple Habonim’s Scholar-In-Residence
and contemplative music by Noah Aronson
Friday evening - Mindfulness, Meditation & Shabbat
During Erev Shabbat worship services, Rabbi Weinberg will open our hearts with an understanding of
how mindfulness is experienced in the Jewish tradition and how engaging in a regular contemplative
practice (meditation, prayer, Shabbat, yoga, tai chi, etc.) can add depth and meaning to our lives. She will
also integrate guided meditation and song into the Shabbat liturgy.
Saturday morning - A Mindful Interpretation of Torah
During Saturday morning Shabbat worship, Rabbi Weinberg will guide us as the words of the siddur
(prayer book) are integrated with breath, silence, song and optional gentle movement. She will lead us in
a study of the weekly Torah portion (Vayera) from a perspective of mindfulness and guided meditation.
Please join us for both of these Shabbat experiences with one of the most highly renowned spiritual
guides of our times. If you’re coming for the Shabbat Kiddush luncheon, please let the office know so
we’ll have enough food for everyone (there is no charge).
Go to the following link to experience a teaching from Sheila http://vimeo.com/86436446.
Rabbi Weinberg was ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1986; she has served the
Jewish community in multiple capacities, including Hillel director, day school teacher, community
relations professional and congregational rabbi.
Rabbi Weinberg has studied mindfulness for the last twenty-four years, introducing meditation into the
Jewish world as a form that can enliven and illuminate Jewish practice, ideas and community.
Rabbi Weinberg teaches mindfulness meditation and yoga from a Jewish framework to lay persons,
rabbis, cantors and other Jewish professionals. She serves as a senior teacher for the Institute for Jewish
Spirituality, a retreat based program for Jewish leaders (jewishspirituality.org).
Composer/performer Noah Aronson was a guest at Temple Habonim last spring to
great acclaim. His liturgical music is now sung in progressive communities worldwide
and has been included in the cantorial curriculum of the Hebrew Union College Debbie
Friedman School of Sacred Music.
www.templehabonim.org
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