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THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
SUMMER HOURS:
WEDS - FRI. 9 AM - 1 PM
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Kol HaChadoshot
"What's news and 'nu' in the Beth David community" |
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Rabbi Adler Selected as 2013-14 RWB Fellow 
Rabbi Adler was selected as one of fifteen rabbis from across the country to a one year fellowship at Rabbis Without Borders. Rabbis Without Borders is a program of CLAL - The National Center for Learning and Leadership. Founded in 1974, CLAL is a leadership training institute, think tank, and resource center. As a leader in religious pluralism. CLAL links Jewish wisdom with innovative scholarship to deepen civic and spiritual participation in American life. CLAL's interdisciplinary programs explore religious and national identity. The CLAL faculty, with its reputation for excellence, represents rabbis and scholars from many streams and disciplines, and provides cutting-edge teaching, lectures, courses, seminars, and consulting across the country. The mission of Rabbis Without Borders is to
- Teach the skills rabbis will need in order to make Jewish wisdom an accessible resource to help people enrich their lives.
- Create a cohort of rabbis who offer support and exchange ideas in order to advance this shared vision.
- Bringing together rabbis from across denominations to create vibrant Jewish and civic life.
- Offering insights of Jewish traditions to a cross-section of the American public.
Participation in this program will not interfere with Rabbi Adler's functions in the synagogue or community; rather, it will be an opportunity to enhance the quality of Jewish leadership available to all agencies in our community.
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Beth David videos; going "viral"?
On June 9, at Beth David's tribute dinner, our new (our first) promotional video was premiered. CLICK HERE if you missed it or if you would like to see it again. The evening included an expanded version, "The Making of the Beth David Video", to see it CLICK HERE. Please share the links with your relatives and friends. Encourage them to share the links. Post the links on your Facebook pages. Let's try to go "viral"! These videos tell the story of Beth David; and it is possible that someone somewhere out there might see the videos and consider our community as a future home. It's an opportunity to create buzz and while it's a bit of a long shot, it's certainly not unheard of and may generate some positive outreach.
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Kiddush Discussions
July 6 - Dr. Jonathan Greenberg - "Jews and the American Civil War" July 4 is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Gettyburg, as well the Battle of Vicksburg. Jonathan will address also Jonathan Sarna's book "When General Grant Expelled the Jews".
July 13 - "Israel in Five Minutes or Less" - Several young students from among our families spent time in Israel this past year. They have each been invited to share with the congregation a highlight from that experience. The presentations will include participation experiences including Birthright, yeshiva, university and tikun olam. Please call Rabbi Adler if there is a student in your family who would like to participate.
July 27 - "Faces of the Homeless"- Serving the entire state of Connecticut and operating out of Hands On Hartford, the Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau is an alliance of concerned individuals who have experienced and continue to experience homelessness. They have created a platform for the sharing of firsthand experiences with homelessness. Through the support of Hands on Hartford, the National Coalition for the Homeless, and AmeriCorps VISTA, "FOH" works to educate, empower, involve, and make change.
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"The Three Weeks"
Every summer is marked by a period of three weeks wherein Jews around the world mark twp major calamities that befell our people in ancient times. These three weeks are inaugurated by the Seventeenth of Tammuz, and they conclude on the Ninth of Av. Historically, the first date was when the city of Jerusalem went under siege. The city of Jerusalem fell three weeks later, on Tisha B'Av. The schedule this summer is -
Tisha B'Av Eve (Monday, July 15) -
Minchah - 8:20pm
Fast begins - 8:23pm
Reading of Eichah - 8:40pm
Tisha B'Av (Tuesday, July 16)
Shacharit - 6:30am
Kinot - 7:00am
Minchah - 2:00pm
Maariv - 8:25pm
Fast ends - 8:58pm
Traditions and Observances
The intensity of the mourning mounts as the days pass. For the duration of the three weeks, we abstain from haircuts, live music concerts, and elective occasions when it might be appropriate to recite the blessing of "Shehechiyanu". Weddings are not performed during these three weeks; and when possible, we postpone major purchases and major projects. Shaving should be avoided by men whose employment performance would not detrimentally impacted by a scruffy face. Beginning with the first day of the month of Av (Friday, July 20), we eliminate meat and wine from our daily diets (except for Shabbat); and we also eliminate recreational bathing. Some men abstain from shaving during these final nine days. We try to avoid wearing freshly laundered clothing during these nine days, and washing clothes is kept to a minimum. The Temple of Jerusalem fell on Tisha B'Av and it was set on fire end the end of the day, and the fires burned into the next day. Therefore, meat and wine are avoided at the dinner that breaks the day's fast; meat and wine are not consumed until after noon of the following day.
The shifting political landscape in the Middle East has drawn all eyes to Jerusalem and to Israel. As much as in any previous year, it is incumbent upon all of us to use these three weeks to reflect on our personal and communal relationships with the Jewish state. Attending the services listed above, and embracing traditions that unite us as Jews, can be spiritually invigorating and validating. It is always in season for Jews to stand together. Now is a time for us to rededicate ourselves to the spirit of unity and common destiny.
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An Urgent Appeal!
Mikveh Bess Israel is undergoing desperately needed repairs and renovations. The need became apparent with very little notice. The costs might very possibly exceed $20,000. Every synagogue in the area has been contacted and members are being asked to participate in a drive to help raise these funds. Donations can be sent directly to Mikveh Bess Israel; or donations can be sent to Beth David's Rabbi's Discretionary Fund with note that the funds be directed to the mikveh. The time is now, please respond as quickly and as generously as possibly.
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Membership Spotlight
The Russ-Fishbanes 
Tzippy and Elisha Russ-Fishbane are a gem of a couple who arrived to Beth David last summer with their two children, Ora and Abie. Tzippy is a clinical social worker with geriatric expertise and Elisha has a new position in the Religion Department at Wesleyan University and in the Jewish and Israel Studies Program. They are both very learned and experienced in Torah, teaching, and community-building, and we are very fortunate to have them.
Roselle Weiner 
Roselle Weiner is a new member to Beth David. She worked as a librarian for 37 years at the American School for the Deaf and keeps her skills sharp working two days a week in the Beth David Library (consider donating your Judaic materials and especially children's Judaic books!). She has taught our youngsters some sign language during Junior Congregation and hopes to get as many as possible signing their blessings.
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Honorable "Mentschen"
Beth David's tribute to Rabbi and Mrs. Adler was an amazing success in every way. Thank you to the many volunteers who worked tirelessly on the planning and implementation of the event - Karen Benjamin, David Chameides, Fanny Cohen, David Feingold, Donna Wolfe and Tony Capitao, Loren Gelber, Daniel Klau, Amy Mondschein, Roger Nawy, Helen Neumann, Harry and Robyn Weller, Bonnie Wolfe. Special thanks are extended to Tracy Mozingo and Tino Contreras for their professional services.
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Shabbat Morning Beit Medrash, 9:00-9:30am - Rabbi Adler leads a study program that uses assorted texts including Psalms, Mishneh and Medrash. No previous text study experience required.
Shabbat Afternoon Studies in Navi, one hour before Minchah - This season's texts are the Biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah. No previous text study is required.
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Fundraising Opportunities at Beth David
SCRIP-Purchase gift cards to Big Y, Crown, Stop & Shop and Shop Rite. Beth David receives 5% of all sales. This is a great fundraiser because there is no cost involved to Beth David or the scrip purchaser. Simply come to the Beth David office, purchases these cards in multiples of $100; and then use them like cash at the store. Crown gift cards can be reloaded in the store at the cash register.
TREE OF LIFE-Honor yourself or family with a leaf on the Tree of Life. Bronze, silver & gold leaves available. Our "tree" adorns the synagogue lobby, with many leaves ready to be engraved. Call Tracy to negotiate prices.
MEMORIAL PLAQUES-Remember a loved one with a bronze memorial plaque. Each plaque costs $360 and will be illuminared on the anniversary of your loved one's passing as well as all holidays when Yizkor is recited.
BINGO-This is Beth David's largest on-going fundraiser. It supports the majority portion of the Beth David's yearly fundraising goal. Volunteering is an opportunity to meet other shul members and work off your MEP.
Call Tracy in the office with any questions about any of the above fundraising opportunities.
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Donations
"Todah Rabah" - Thank You for Your Support
We acknowledge our recent contributors and the generosity that has benefitted the mission and the cause of our congregation.
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND:
In Memory of
Henry Yancovich
Laurence Coe
Nathan J. Dworetsky, yahrzeit
Benjamin Dworetsky
Rachel Neufeld, yahrzeit
Sara Hantman
Morris Feifer, yahrzeit
Sam Furman, yahrzeit
Ruth Furman
Gloria Rich, yahrzeit
Martin Rich
Jehuda Neumann, yahrzeit
Helen Neumann
Daniel Friedman
Robert Kreger
In Honor Of
Rabbi and Leslie Adler
Glen Yaffa
David and Eve Adler
Meryl and Mitchell Danitz
KIDDUSH FUND
In Memory of
Henry Yancovich
Gertrude and Dorothy Feldman
Yona Margolin, yahrzeit
Nakhman Margolin
Yitzchok Klebanov, yahrzeit
Michael Klebanov
In Honor of
Harry and Robyn Weller's Wedding Anniversary
Elayna Weller
The Schein's Wedding Anniversary
The Revised Edition of The Thinking Academy
The Schein's Granddaughter's Bat Mitzvah
Irv and Selma Schein
The Bingo Volunteers
Aaron and Fanny Cohen
Daniel and Michele Schwanke
Alex and Richard Jacobson
The Many Blessings in the last month
Bruce, Naomi, Nathan and Abby Cohen
55th Anniversary of Israel's Bar Mitzvah
Israel and Rosalyn Gordon
Jonathan and Galya Greenberg's 36th Wedding Anniversary
Jonathan and Galya Greenberg
The Members o BDS and 18 years
Rabbi and Leslie Adler
The morning minyanaires
Fred and Judy Singer
Harry Weller
Richard and Lexi Jacobson
The 2013 Graduates
Joel and Alyssa Norwood
Elisha and Tzippy Russ-Fishbane
Elana and Ofer Doron
Martin and Sharon Freilich
Daniel and Jennifer Klau
Tom and Irit Rockland
Larry and Leah Berson
Julie and Abner Gershon
David and Hillary Silver
Roger and Nancy Nawy
David and Rachel Feingold
The Lichtenstein Family
Ben and Marcia Adler
Karen and Jerry Benjamin
Joel and Loren Gelber
Barry and Harriet Goldsher
Dina Brookmyer
Helen Neumann
Dawyn and Stuart Snyder
Cal Mass
Mary Louise Denis
Harry and Robyn Weller
Matan's 14th Birthday
Eli'el's return home from Israel
Ofer and Elana Doron
CHESED FUND
In Memory of
Henry Yancovich
Ed and Elaine Schwartz
Joyce Solomon
Marilyn Schaller
Pearl Jacobson
Eva Kalmar, yahrzeit
The Cutler - Kalmar Family
Lee Judith Michelson, yahrzeit
Harriet and Barry Goldsher
In Honor of
All Spring Simchas
Joyce Solomon
The birth of a son to Mark and Lauren Kaye
The Cutler - Kalmar Family
GENERAL FUND
In memory of
Lillian Dubinsky, yahrzeit
Rosalyn Darefsky
Abraham Levine
Barbara and Mark Nachtigal
Jeanette Turner
Allison and Adam Gamzon
Pam Weinstein, yahrzeit
Morton Weinstein
Harold Rosenzweig, yahrzeit
Marian Rosenzweig, yahrzeit
Leslie Adler
Bessie Kreger, yahrzeit
Robert Kreger
Dina Khorovskiy, yahrzeit
Klara Katselnik
In Honor of
Jonathan Freedman on Father's Day
Harold & Shirley Freedman
Eliot Norwood's Birthday
The Culter-Kalmar Family
Rabbi and Leslie Adler
Jeryl Brown
Amy Goldstein's Engagement
Stuart and Karen Adler
Jordan, Danielle, and Seth Meisler's Graduations
Rabbi Steven and Leah Chatinover
Lud Rosenberg Fund
In Memory of
Abraham Pahuskin, yahrzeit
Faye Mussman
Sylvia Bland Memorial Fund
In Memory Of
Sylvia Wise Bland, yahrzeit
Howard Segal
Marge and Bill Glater
Sylvia Hartman
Claire and Lewis Yaffa
Jeanette Turner
Marge and Bill Glater
In Honor of
Rabbi and Leslie Adler's 18th anniversary at BDS
Marge and Bill Glater
Lew, Claire and Glen Yaffa
Bill Glater's Recovery
Marge Glater
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Within our Congregation
Condolences to Mrs. Ruth Yancovich on the passing of her beloved husband Henry.
Mazel Tov to Ron and Judy Friedman on the engagement of their son Jacob to Einav Ornan.
Mazel Tov to Amy Goldstein on her engagement to Joshua Somer. A wedding is planned for May, 2014.
Happy Birthday
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Jeremy Stoltz
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July 1
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Beatrice Cohen
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July 2
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Michele Kostin
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July 3
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Zachary Adler
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July 6
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Harris Berson
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July 6
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Spencer Berson
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July 6
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Len Schaller
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July 6
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Ron Friedman
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July 7
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Jared Berson
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July 8
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Adam Friedman
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July 9
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Alexander Lomasky
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July 9
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Fred Singer
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July 9
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Jacob Friedman
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July 13
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Michalina Federman
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July 13
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Max Lapin
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July 15
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Dane Kostin
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July 16
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Selma Schein
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July 17
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Liel Harrari
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July 19
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Susan Lapidus
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July 19
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Ruth Levine Edelson
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July 22
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Leah Korenstein
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July 23
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Barbara Becker
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July 27
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Richard Blum
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July 27
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Roger Nawy
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July 27
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Annie Rich
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July 29
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Rachel Smith
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July 31
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Happy Anniversary
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Abraham & Leslie Anavim
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July 1
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Joel & Alyssa Norwood
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July 3
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Jonathan & Elissa Freedman
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July 3
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Eran & Melanie Shani
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July 3
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Benjamin & Leah Korenstein
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July 4
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Levi & Liba Lomasky
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July 6
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Grigory & Rita Malakh
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July 9
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Alberto & Tammy Cohen
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July 24
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"Where coming to shul is like coming home."
Our pledge is to make every visit to Beth David a warm, welcoming and satisfying experience. Let us know how we are doing. Your input helps us measure our success.
Sincerely,
Beth David Synagogue
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