kiddush fund donors Quote for the day Ronald Mukamal in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of his granddaughter, Dara Danielle Shay in Palm Springs, California. Mark and Charlotte Glass and family in honor of the successful second heart operation of our grandson, Bryant Benjamin Glass. Alvin Merrenblum with appreciation to Rabbi Shapiro for his prayers for a successful medical outcome. Erich and Thelma Oppenheim in honor and in memory of those who experienced Krystallnicht. Irene Scherr and family in memory of their beloved sister and aunt, Elka Erkis. Hinda Sokolow in memory of her beloved mother, Esther Diener. Joan Goudy in memory of her beloved parents, Otto and Marie Meyer. Ronald Mukamal in memory of his beloved father, Isaac Mukamal. Michele and Matthew Trieb and family in memory of their beloved daughter and sister, Melissa Kay Trieb. Carmi and Ines Grossman, Doni, Rachel and Ira Green, and Ilana Grossman in memory of their beloved aunt, Meta Oppenheimer. Shirley Miller in memory of her beloved mother, Yetta Laskey. Lina Shimberg in memory of her beloved mother, Zenaeda Naigovzena. Beth Farb in memory of her beloved father, Samuel Farb. Ronald Taylor in memory of his beloved father, Benjamin Taylor. Hannah Plein in memory of her beloved husband, Leonard Plein. Hannah Millman in memory of her beloved mother, Nettie Teitelbaum. Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. Refuah shlema These people could use a call or a visit: Julie Kirk Joel Frankle Susanna Craine Rian Yaffe Larry Meyerson Claire Broad Miriam Leavey Beverly Crespin Sally Finkel Sylvia Holtzman Jerry Feinstein condolences We regret the passing of Myra Pushkin, beloved mother of our member, Paul Abrams. Shiva will be on Sunday only beginning at 12 noon, with Ma’ariv at 6:30 pm, at 2304 Baythorne Court, Baltimore, MD 21209. SHABBAT SHALOM ~ William Penn ~ November 15, 2014 22 Cheshvan, 5774 Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro VETERANS’ SHABBAT VOLUNTEERS THANK YOU!! Thank you to EVERYONE that helped with planning last Shabbat’s Veteran celebration, led by committee chair, Dave Reed, with Brenda Burgan, Gary Hyman, and Vito Simone. It was so beautiful to see all the Veterans parade around with the Torah and participate in the honors and aliyahs. Thank you to the Kiddush Committee for making the Kiddush extra special in their honor. Sisterhood Meeting Trip Monday, November 17 at 1:00 pm Rabbi’s Classes Wednesday, November 19 at 10:00 am Book Salon Thursday, November 20 at 11:00 am NEW - Evening Learning Classes Monday, December 1 at 7:30 pm AED/CPR Class Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 am Brotherhood Tailgate Party Sunday, December 7 at 12:00 noon Shabbat Youth Activities Babysitting (through age 4) with Gloria and Ariella from 10:30-12:30 in the Ginsberg Youth Room Shabbat Fun with Morah Dina in the Chapel Ages 4-12 10:30 am - 11:45 am Parental participation will enhance your children’s experience November 15 - November 21, 2014 Chaye Sarah Shacharit ~ 8:45 am & Minchah ~ 12:45 Shabbat ends ~ 5:34 pm Sunday ~ 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Monday - Thursday ~ 7:00 am & 7:00 pm Friday ~ 7:00 am & 6:30 pm Social Club Square Dance Saturday, December 13 at 8:30 pm SoulFarm Concert & Latkefest Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 pm MOSES MONTEFIORE ANSHE EMUNAH GreenGate jewish center 7000 Rockland Hills Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 phone: 410-653-SHUL (7485) fax: 410-653-7487 www.mmae.org Email: [email protected] Please update your info at mmae.org to be included on emails regarding shul news and upcoming events. Thank you to our dedicated Shabbat Greeters, Rae Bazensky and Eileen Leikach. Please call REBA ASHKENASY at 410-358-5251 if you are interested in participating in our Shabbat Greeter program. RABBI’S CHUMASH CLASSES & MORE Wednesday, November 19 10:00 - 11:00 am ~ Chumash (Ramban) 11:00 - 11:30 am ~ Pirkey Avos 11:30 - 12:00 pm ~ Psalms RABBI SHAPIRO’S NEW NIGHT CLASSES Monday nights, beginning on December 1st 7:30 pm Youtube Judaism 7:50 pm Wisdom of the Talmud 8:10 pm Lessons in Jewish Thought and Spirituality SOULFARM CONCERT & LATKEFEST Saturday night, December 20th Doors open at 7:00 pm, Concert begins at 7:30 pm $10 per person (cash) $36 maximum per family VIP Tickets - all prepaid tickets sold in advance at the MMAE office during regular office hours Latke Bar (extra charge) Bring and display your favorite menorah Latke Eating Festival Sing-Along Activities for Kids Hat & Gloves Mitzvah to help the homeless Sponsorships are needed - Please contact Rabbi Shapiro SISTERHOOD Giant Gift Cards: - all denominations (Can be for prescriptions) pick them up in the shul office or call Glenda Schlaifer at 410-653-0230. Mitzvah Cards: Call Marlene Rubin, 410-484-0326 or Call Hinda Sokolow, 410-486-3734 Prayer Books: Call Dottie Finkelstein, 410-486-5024 Board Meeting– Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:00 am. Chanukah Luncheon - Tuesday, December 16th at 11:30 am. Speaker is Terry Drayman-Weisser, Director of Conservation and Technical Research at the Walters Art Museum, “What’s a Nice Jewish Girl Doing in Iraq?” Members are $12.50, guests are $15. RSVP a MUST to Hinda Sokolow by December 10 at 410-486-3734. SOCIAL CLUB BOOK SALON The Book Salon will be meeting on Thursday, November 20th at 11:00 am. The book is “The Midwife of Venice” by Roberta Rich. For more info, call Devorah at 410-484-4332. SHARE THE MITZVAH The theme for this year’s Point of Light was “Share the Mitzvah”. AED/CPR Class - If you took the last MMAE AED/CPR certification class, your card is expiring. A new class will be offered on Sunday, December 7th from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. If anyone is interested in taking this class and becoming certified, please call the office to register. Space is VERY limited. NO WALK-INS. There is still time for you to be included on the Point of Light board in the lobby. We encourage everyone to sign up and play a direct role in the mitzvah of making sure everyone who wants to attend High Holiday services at MMAE can do so. Simply call the office and say you want to be included. Pledges stay open until Chanukah. BROTHERHOOD Join the Brotherhood for a Tailgate party on Sunday, December 7th from 12:00 noon-4:00 pm. RSVP to Vito Simone at [email protected] or 410-952-5595. Cost is $8 for adults and children are free. Wings and munchies, and draft beer will be served. ISRAEL TRIP CHANGES UPDATE The MMAE trip to Israel has been changed from November 2014 to May 7 - 21, 2015. If you were on the November 2014 trip list, please confirm with the shul office that you will be going on the May 2015 trip. If you were not confirmed for the November 2014 trip, but would like information regarding the May 2015 trip, please call the office and we will be happy to provide the itinerary and costs. Social Club General Membership Meeting - The meeting will be on Sunday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm and will include year-end reports, coming events, and the election of officers. Light refreshments will be served. Square Dance - Saturday, December 13 at 8:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. BYOB (kosher). Club members are $15 and non-members are $18 per person. For reservations or info, call Mary Begleiter at 410-486-2497 or [email protected]. Old Fashioned December 25th movie and Chinese dinner See the video, “The Frisco Kid”, a comedy about the adventures of a Rabbi (Gene Wilder) on his way to lead his new congregation in the old west, followed by a buffet dinner. Cost is $16 per person for Club members and $20 per person for non-members. For info or reservations, call Larry Stahl at 410-486-7036. December 31st Gala - Wednesday, December 31 from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am for a dairy dinner, dessert, and champagne toast at midnight. BYOB (Kosher). Club members are $45 per person and $50 for non-members. No walk-ins. For info or reservations, call Betty and Gary Hyman at 410-484-8657.