Beth David Synagogue November 2015 Bulletin

In This Issue

Standard Time returns

Condolences

Honorable Mention

Adult Education

Fundraising

Donations

Quick Links

Schedule of Services and Events

Hartford Kashrut Commission

Contact Rabbi Adler

Contact Kim Vincent,

Synagogue Administrator

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Kol HaChadoshot

"What's news and 'nu' in the Beth David community"

From The Rabbi

There are times that I find it disappointing, and there are other times that I find it redeeming. Just look at the two photos accompanying this column and I can explain. kosher Meat

They are pictures of the kashrut seals on pieces of kashered meat as they are received by The Crown Market or by Big Y. Notice how many different endorsements are secured inside the plastic. There are grocery items on the shelves of many stores that also bear multiple kashrut endorsements. The same thing happens in large Jewish population centers when a local kashrut agency might affix its own sticker on a box of cereal or cookies already bearing an OU or comparable 'hechsher'.

I find it disappointing that multiple constituencies feel the need to provide specific endorsements for their own populations, and that one endorsement as universally recognized as the OU or the Star-K is not enough. It casts a telling light on why the 'moshiach' has not yet arrived. Will he or she (who knows?), be modern orthodox; and if yes, will that be good enough? If the moshiach prefers to eat only Pat Yisroel baked items and Cholov Yisroel dairy items, will the more centrist plurality of the Jewish community be willing to sponsor a dietarily appropriate Kiddush? If we could use the time between now and when the messiah finally does arrive to resolve these issues for ourselves, it would be so much easier to schedule and host a reception with refreshments for when that day is upon us. Of course, we could limit the menu to bananas and grapes; but there might be some people disappointed that there was no kugel or kishke.

I find it redeeming that multiple constituencies are able and willing to work in a cooperative fashion to meet the unique and niche needs of each. The Talmud declared of the academic and halachic debates between Hillel and Shammai, "ailu v'ailu divrei Elokim chayim - both voices represent the words of the living God". The Talmud was adequately content and secure to be able to acknowledge the virtues and truths in competing, and sometimes opposite, positions. There can be two, or three, or more correct answers to a complicated question. On a multiple choice test, 'all of the above' is sometimes the best answer. Kashrut can be the laboratory where pluralism is tested and proven feasible. Undoubtedly, when Chareidi and Centrist and Open orthodoxy can all find ways to cooperate, share and co-exist, transforming common ground into holy ground, some of our most painful rifts will have been healed.

It makes sense when our Rabbinic heritage teaches that the tables at which we consume our meals can be compared to the altars of antiquity whereupon our ancestors offered sacrifices. Wars have been waged over how to serve God, and has peace has been secured through the sharing of bread. Are multiple seals of kashrut approval on a single item virtues or vices? It fully depends on why they are there.

Standard Time brings changes to schedule of services

Sunday morning, November 1 (or Saturday night before bed), we turn our clocks back one hour as we welcome EST. Standard Time brings certain changes to our ongoing schedule of tefilot. Please note the changes -

Weekday Evening Minchah/Maariv - These services will continue to convene about ten minutes before sunset, but sunset will be one hour earlier. On the week of November 1, Minchah/Maariv will begin at 4:30pm.

Friday Evening Tephillot - This service will convene primarily fifteen minutes before sunset, or about five minutes later than candle lighting times.

Shabbat Mornings - Effective November 7, Shabbat morning services will begin at 9:00am.

Hello Beth David Community!

The Events & Fundraising Committee is gearing up for a new year and WE WANT YOU! We need you ideas, advice, and participation to make this year successful and fun at Beth David. We're exploring what to focus on and we hope you will help us maximize the coming year.

Rabbi Adler has a number of unique ideas and using our new ShulCloud synagogue management will simplify payment, scheduling, communication and even seating at our events.

We are planning a meeting to prioritize objectives for the coming year and create an event schedule. This committee has one of the most important roles in the synagogue the synagogue and we NEED YOU to make our events happen.

The first meeting will be on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 18, at 7:30 pm at Judy Brenner's house, at 103 Steele Rd. Please be a part of the events you would like to see happen at Beth David!

Thanks so much,
Judy Brenner

Condolences -

Selma Schein and family on the passing of Selma's husband Irving.

Ben and Marcia Adler and family on the passing of Ben's father Mr. Arthur Adler

Sharon and Grant Holtzberg and family on the passing of Sharon's mother Mrs. Alma Sussman.

Family and friends of Gertrude Feldman.

Honorable Mention

Alyssa and Joel Norwood for organizing the Mindfulness Shabbaton.

Jeryl Brown for serving on the faculty of the Mindfulness Shabbaton.

Helen Neumann and Bonnie Wolfe for organizing the catering of the Shabbaton meals.

The Weekly Parsha Wednesdays @ 12:30-1:30pm This class is a "lunch-n-learn", and no previous text study is required. This group convenes in the library of Beth David Synagogue.

The Theology of Judaism - Tuesday Nights @ 7:00pm, in the library at Beth David. Resurrection? Messiah? Redemption? What does classical Judaism have to say about these concepts? Traditional sources will be used to explore these and other theological ideas that are associated with Jewish faith and thought.

Talmud Sanhedrin, Thursdays @ 12:00-1:00pm This class studies a passage from the Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin addresses matters pertaining to the Jewish legal system. The group is hosted by Mr. Harry Weller and meets at the Rocky Hill offices of the Connecticut States Attorney, 300 Corporate Place.

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.

DONATIONS

DONATIONS
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND:
In Memory of
Dorothy Rosenberg, yahrzeit
Eugene Rosenberg
Pauline Rosenberg, yahrzeit
Eugene Rosenberg
Elias Garber, yahrzeit
Karen and Neil Newman
Miriam Yolish, yahrzeit
Jean and David Yolish
Yetta Segal, yahrzeit
Ruth Furman
Isador Ianovici, yahrzeit
Ruth Yancovich
Charles Norwood, yahrzeit
Marsha and David Norwood
Paul Zieky, yahrzeit
Rhonda and Ron Zieky
Dora Stone, yahrzeit
Rita and Milton Rosenberg
William Steinberg, yahrzeit
Rita and Milton Rosenberg
Esther Furman, yahrzeit
Ruth Furman
Hilda Grossman, yahrzeit
Marcia and Ira Nozik
Shoshana Flam, yahrzeit
Iris and Martin Rich

In Honor of
Rabbi Adler
Jodi and Howard Schwab
Rhonda and Ronald Zieky
Francine and Steven Stier
Fanny and Aaron Cohen
Robert Kreger
Sebastian Wogenstein
Ruth Yancovich
Enid Myers
Lauri Greenstein
Dr. Martin and Jill Mass
Sandy Greenberg
D. Adler
Rhonda and Ron Zieky
The Birth of Asher Chaim Gamzon
Hilary and David Silver

KIDDUSH FUND
In Memory of
Sandra Braune and Joseph Friedman
Hannah and Daniel Braun-Friedman
Feyga Pakhter, yahrzeit
Margarita Ungar
Yefim Keyser, yahrzeit
Roza and Dmitriy Zingerman
Jacob Jacobson, yahrzeit
Pearl Jacobson

In Honor of
The Ritual Committee's Hard Work Over the Holidays
Elayna and Mark Kaye
Shemini Atzeret Lunch
Elissa and Jonathan Freedman
Shemini Atzeret Dinner
Helen Neumann
Bonnie and Joel Wolfe
Elayna and Mark Kaye
Susan and David Gibeley
Michele and Daniel Schwanke
Robyn and Harry Weller
Sharon and Martin Freilich
Ben and Rachel Abrams Second Wedding Anniversary
Ben and Rachel Abrams
Simchat Torah Luncheon
Elissa and Jonathan Freedman
Hannah and Daniel Braune-Friedman
The Gitman Family
The Schwanke Family
Leah and Steven Chatinover
Mindfulness Luncheon
Anonymous
Fanny and Aaron Cohen
Bortiniker Family
Julia Rosenblum and Len Felson
Marjorie and Benjamin Zivyon
Mindfulness Luncheon Speaker
Alyssa and and Joel Norwood
Mindfulness Dinner
Marianna and David Eckstein
Bonnie and Joel Wolfe
Jennifer and Daniel Klau
Helen Neumann
Susan and John Olson
Hilary and David Silver
Thank You to All the Kol Nidre Call Volunteers
Alexis and Ethan Bortniker
Leah and Steven Chatinover
Allison and Adam Gamzon
CHESED FUND
In Memory of
Ron Keiner's Mother
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Arthur Adler
Harriet and Barry Goldsher
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Nancy and George Bacall
Bonnie and Joel Wolfe
Fanny and Aaron Cohen
Joan and Harold Kadish
Danna and Jachob Saidon
Loren and Joel Gelber
Robert Kreger
Judy and Bruce Brenner
Alyssa and Joel Norwood
Sarah Litvin, yahrzeit
Joyce Solomon
Celia Belfer, yahrzeit
Rose Belfer
Shmuel Spector, yahrzeit
Rose Belfer
Alma Sussman
Pearl Jacobson
Esther Jacobson, yahrzeit
Pearl Jacobson
Rosetta Freeman, yahrzeit
Pearl Jacobson
Samuel Jacobson, yahrzeit
Pearl Jacobson
George Epstein, yahrzeit
Harriet and Barry Goldsher
Ruth Edith Felper, yahrzeit
Selma Darling
Alma Sussman
Erica Bloch and Mark Haims
Helen Stamm, yahrzeit
Judith Frankel and Lee Weinstein
Irving Schein
Harriet and Barry Goldsher
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Nancy and George Bacall
Bonnie and Joel Wolfe
Ellen and Joel Stoltz
Ruth and Lauri Greenstein
Joyce Solomon
Susan and David Gibeley
Sarah Goldberg
Erica Bloch and Mark Haims
Harriet Lavenda
Jean and Leon Chameides
Robert Kreger
Lisa and Sam Kassow
Rhoda and Stanton Abel
Judy and Bruce Brenner
Judith Cumiskey
Helga Allweiss
Helen Neumann
Pearl Jacobson
Rhonda and Ronald Zieky
Michael and Ethel Kowal
Sharon and Martin Freilich
In Honor of
The Birth of Hillel to Elissa and Jonathan Freedman
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
The Birth of Bonnie and Joel Wolfe's granddaughter, Adira Kate Wolfe
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Nancy and George Bacall
Rhonda and Ron Zieky
The Birth of Rabbi and Leslie Adler's grandson, Menachem, born to Talya and Daniel Gutenberg
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Lisa and Sam Kassow
Nancy and George Bacall
Joan and Harold Kadish
Ruth and Lauri Greenstein
Loren and Joel Gelber
Gayla's Greenberg's Recovery
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
The Birth of Rena and Elliot Rank's grandson
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Dr. Abner Gershon
David Epstein
Wishing Refuah Shlemah To Helen Neumann's granddaughter, Maya
Gayla and Jonathan Greenberg
Chaya Brenner's Bat Mitzvah
Lisa and Sam Kassow
Alyssa and Joel Norwood
Atara Harrari's Bat Mitzvah
Lisa and Sam Kassow
Alyssa and Joel Norwood

GENERAL FUND
In Memory of
Freda Blackman, yahrzeit
Lois Scully
Ethel G. Kaufman, yahrzeit
Paul Pintel
Loretta Sand, yahrzeit
Susan and Robert Sandler
Beatrice Franford, yahrzeit
Susan and Robert Sandler
FIND NAME
Shari and Edward Freeman
May Friedman, yahrzeit
Edward Friedman
Sarra Livshits, yahrzeit
Galina Odski
Miriam Zweibaum, yahrzeit
Steven Zweibaum
Lev Kemel, yahrzeit
Inna Kemel
Leonard Pepkowitz, yahhrzeit
Leslie Anavim
In Honor of
Chaya Brenner's Bat Mitvah
Deborah Ovitz
Hannah and Daniel Braune-Friedman
Bella and Michael Klebanov
Rebecca Cutler and Robert Kalmar
Jean and Leon Chameides
The Birth of Jeryl Brown's Grandaughter
Karen and Stuart Adler
David Sarota
Barbara Ungar
Jean and Leon Chameides
Miriam Cope
Maydee and Nelson Lande
Tanya and Paul Filstein
Penny Moskowitz
Jonathan Freeman
Helga Allweiss

SYLVIA BLAND MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of
Lee Marshall, yahrzeit
Sharon and Lewis Miller

HERMAN AND SARA GREENBERG CANTORIAL FUND
In Memory of
Herman Greenberg, yahrzeit
Howard Siegel
In Honor of
Atara Harrari's Bat Mitvah
Sandy and Richard Greenberg

SUSAN KRONICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of
Rae Ann Friedman, yahrzeit
Bayla and Louis Treiger

RABBI WILLIAM COHEN SACRED BOOKS LIBRARY
In Memory of
Sylvia Isikoff, yahrzeit
Jean and Filmore Rosenstein

MIRIAM COHEN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of
Miriam Zweibaum, yahrzeit
Sophie and Mark Lubka

Happy Birthday

Tessa Goldsher	November 1
Moisey Erlikh	November 3
Arthur Stoltz	November 3
Marge Glater	November 4
Gary Bykoff	November 6
Galya Greenberg	November 6
Gabriel Silver	November 6
Sharon Freilich	November 7
Shira Silver	November 7
Larry Berson	November 10
Stacy Nerenstone	November 12
Daniel Schwanke	November 13
Alana Blum	November 14
Jonathan Bilmes	November 16
Philip Myrun	November 16
Joshua Gutman	November 17
Alana Butler	November 19
Boris Stambler	November 23
Sarah Weller	November 23
Ethan Bortniker	November 26
Martha Zehavi	November 27

Happy Anniversary

Abram & Liliya Melamud	November 8
Joel & Ellen Stoltz	November 15
Jonathan & Pamela Schachter	November 22
Ronen and Brooke Elefant	November 22

"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