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1 Beth Israel Congregation s November 2015/5776 BULLETIN Rabbi s Message General Service Schedule Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 10:00am The Gift of Giving On Sunday October 25, 2015, Temple Bnai Israel of Easton joined with the local chapters of the NAACP, the Frederick Douglas Society, and the Talbot County Clergy and Laity to present the documentary Rosenwald. The event was held at the Academy Arts Museum. The producer of the documentary, Aviva Kempner, was present at the event. Ms Kemper has achieved critical acclaim for her previous documentaries about Hank Greenberg and Gertrude Berg. The filmmaker has been aptly titled, The Jewish Ken Burns. Rosenwald is a beautiful and insightful portrayal of one of the unsung heroes of American and Jewish philanthropy the CEO of Sears, Julius Rosenwald. His story is a tribute to both American capitalism and the art of giving. Ironically, Julius Rosenwald grew up in a house in Springfield, Illinois in close proximity to where Abraham Lincoln lived. Lincoln surely would have been proud to have known how his values were embodied in Rosenwald s life. Rosenwald, like most German Jews in the United States, started out as a peddler and worked his way up to corporate executive. His genius lay in his ability to transform Sears into the Amazon of its day through the Sears catalogue. The catalogue reached into every small town in America. The film shares the clever gimmick - the Sears catalogue was smaller than that of Montgomery Ward s. In that manner, the Sears catalogue was on top of every kitchen table! Rosenwald s commercial success was beyond his wildest dreams as he became part of Chicago s Jewish society. Rosenwald was inspired by his Rabbi, Emil Hirsch of Sinai Congregation in Chicago to devote the remainder of his life to both Jewish and general and philanthropic causes. He built the Museum of Science and Industry a new type of institution. However, his most beloved cause became the advancement of African-Americans through education. Rosenwald became a close associate with Booker T. Washington and the two planned a program for the education of Southern blacks on a massive scale. Ultimately, some 5,000 Rosenwald schools were established throughout the South that taught one out of every three African-American students. Continued on page 2 November Events Nov 06@ 7:30pm Student led Shabbat Nov 7:30pm Trinity UMC Biblical Hebrew Students attend service Nov 15@10:00am--Book Club-Torah Study The Book of Genesis and Nov 15@ 12-2pm Silpada Jewelry Fundraiser Nov Peninsulaires Performance & Reception December Events Dec 06@6:00pm--Hanukkah Dinner with music by Cantor Stephanie Shore Religious School Schedule Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 BIRS; 10:00am-2:00pm Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 BIRS; 4:00-5:15pm Shabbat Candle Lighting Times Nov 06 4:40pm Nov 13 4:33pm Nov 20 4:29pm Nov 27 4:25pm Save the Date!!! Join us for for a special evening of music with the Peninsulaires, the acclaimed male a capella singing group of the Eastern Shore, at Beth Israel on Saturday, November 21 Tickets are available for $15 for members, $20 for non-members & $10 for students. There will be a wine, cheese and dessert reception following the concert. Tickets may be purchased by calling Sponsorships are available Bronze available with $50 donation Silver available with $75 donation Gold available with $100 donation Each sponsorship will include 2 tickets, your name or business prominently displayed during the concert and preferential seating! Call the office today for more details and be sure to join us for an evening of music and schmoozing.

2 Rabbi s Message, Continued The Rosenwald schools were funded through contributions from Rosenwald, the local white community and the African-American families whose children attended the schools. Rosenwald then continued to create a fellowship program for African-American writers, artists and singers. book will His be fellowships Introduction touched the to lives of almost every creative African-American in the early twentieth century particularly those associated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Rosenwald also served as a major benefactor of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. The highlight of the Easton event was the presence of several individuals who attended the Rosenwald schools in San Domingo (outside of Mardela Springs) and Easton. These individuals are now retired professionals teachers, doctors, and professors - but their education began decades ago at a Rosenwald School. The schools were closed as a result of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that separate educational facilities for African-Americans were unconstitutional. However, San Domingo School still functions as a community center. The film asserts that Rosenwald s life embodied the values of tsedaka and tikkun olam. The businessman learned these values from his rabbi, Emil Hirsch, and implemented them in his life. The millions of individuals and their descendants who were benefactors of Rosenwald s dream of African-American education are a testimony to his philanthropy. The word philanthropy literally means love of humanity which certainly was the purpose for which Rosenwald lived. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a Happy Thanksgiving as we recall what we are truly thankful for in our country as Americans and as Jews. --Rabbi Bienstock Hanukkah Dinner with music provided By Cantor Stephanie Shore When: December 6, 2015at 6:00pm Menu: Roasted Chicken Latkes Applesauce Pasta Dessert Cost: $8 Children under 5 $12 members, SU Students & children over 5 $15 nonmembers RSVP: By December 2nd to Jackie at bicsecretary@verizon.net or From the President: I am probably not the first person to realize this, but life just seems to get faster and faster. It was just yesterday that my friends and I would hang out and dream about being 15 years old so we could stay up late enough to see Saturday Night Live or this new thing called MTV, where you could see music videos. The days and weeks seemed to slowly creep by with sports, Boy Scouts, and all the other activities. The school days seemed especially slow and painful. Being the youngest child, it seemed so long before I could actually start driving on my own. The freedom of a bike or car was what I really searched out. Before too long my life started speeding up, from senior year of high school, college and the start of my family. Pam and I have spent the past twentyfour years of our lives moving around the east coast following new adventures and building our own family. When we finally had kids, life hit high speed. It seems like just yesterday I was reading to my boys each night before bed. I wanted to experience everyday with them, so meal time was very important. We would spend weekends either at soccer practice or doing projects on the house. My boys are now 17 and 14 years old. They have grown taller, smarter, and much faster than I am in just the past few years. When did all this happen? My boys will hopefully be leaving for bigger and better things in the next few years and they need me less everyday (except for money). They are good kids that make mistakes but are really better than average. I still enjoy spending time with them and I am always in awe of the things that they have accomplished. What s our secret? Turn off the electronics for a day. I know it s painful but you will be amazed at how life slows down. Take the kids to a ball game, play a board game, go on a hike. I still remember going to the beach for the whole day with my Mom or going on hikes with my Dad. All of my favorite memories with my wife and family are doing activities. Some of these activities were big, like when the boys and I hiked 30 miles together on the Appalachian Trail and when we went to Israel as a family. Other special memories were when we accomplished simple activities like installing hardwood floors and learning a new recipe. Nothing about watching cartoons, as a kid, really stood out to me, that time just existed. I really think that we miss so much time with electronic attractions that do not create but, just occupy time. Spend time with friends, take time out of your life and come to Shabbat services. We are coming into the time of year that we spend with our families. Create memories with activities and slow down the clock when you can. --Todd Berman

3 Member-to-Member Beth Israel Congregation extends its sincerest condolences to Dr. Mitchell Gittelman and family upon the death of his father, Burton Gittelman. We share the words of comfort of our tradition, May G-d comfort you among your fellow mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May G-d spare you from further sorrow and grant you the gift of healing. We would like to thank Teri Quigley for making our annual Blessing of the Animals service a success by bringing in her animals for all to enjoy. Beth Israel would like to thank Cantor Stephanie Shore for her special performance on October 9 th. Cantor Shore presented a wonderful musical evening. We would also like to thank Fran Lane for the lovely reception she provided after the service. BIC Cards: *Condolences to the family of Mitchell Gittelman from: Bob & Judy Scherr, Jamie & Jeff Albright, Lucille & Mark Rudnick and Hilliary & Harvey Needleman Please do not forget to make your financial pledge to Beth Israel. Our SOS (Support our Synagogue) appeal is an important way for you to help sustain Beth Israel Congregation. Be sure to make your pledge and follow up with your check. Your donation will make a BIG difference and is greatly appreciated. Thanks to each of those who have made a pledge. Beth Israel would like to thank the following members who, as of October 30, have paid their SOS pledge. We appreciate your generosity. Arnsparger Cooper Harvey Davis Ferger Folkoff Franklin M Gershenfeld Gittelman Gold Hancock Hansen A Karten Kleger Land A Miller S Miller Mossman B Polin Quigley Scherr Schwalb Sherr Stivelman Touboule BIC Birthdays: Jacob Berman Nov. 2 Mark Tyler Nov. 3 Jeff Albright Nov. 26 Tom Quigley Nov. 27 Alex Paciga Nov. 30 BIC Anniversaries: Mark & Susan Tilghman Nov. 7 The Beth Israel Book Club will meet on Sunday, November 15 th at 10:00 am. We will be discussing the Cain and Abel and Noah narratives in the Book of Genesis. Everyone is welcome to attend. The class is using the Oxford Jewish Study Bible which is available on Amazon.com.

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5 Yahrzeits: November YAHRZIET NAME SERVICE DATE MAX NEEDLEMAN Nov. 6-7, 2015 DR. BERNARD KOPP Nov. 6-7, 2015 JACOB MARMER Nov. 6-7, 2015 ALBERTA B WOLTERS Nov. 6-7, 2015 BERNICE SYLVIA SHERR Nov. 6-7, 2015 RUTH LITOW Nov. 6-7, 2015 JENNIE STEIN Nov. 6-7, 2015 CHAIM KUTZIN Nov. 6-7, 2015 MYER J PLUM Nov. 6-7, 2015 NATHAN RATNER Nov 13-14, 2015 HERMAN HABERMAN Nov , 2015 SEYMOUR MACHSON Nov , 2015 FRANCES L GREENBERG Nov , 2015 INA SHIRLEY COHEN Nov , 2015 SAUL GLICK Nov , 2015 LOUIS KLEGER Nov , 2015 CARL NEGRIN Nov , 2015 LENA "LEE" BRESNER Nov , 2015 ROBERT BRESLAU Nov , 2015 VICTOR MILLER Nov , 2015 HERMAN NAGEL Nov , 2015 CLARA NAGEL Nov , 2015 MORTON SUSSKIND HAYES Nov , 2015 GERALDINE A WEISS Nov , 2015 MOLKA BAS ZEV GINCHER Nov , 2015 SARAH ROSE KAMANITZ Nov , 2015 HELEN BRENT Nov , 2015 NEDDA RUDOFF Nov , 2015 MARTHA G. ROSS Nov , 2015 Harold Leonard Lansman Nov , 2015 MAE LEVY Nov , 2015 JOSEPH MASARSKY Nov , 2015 LEONARD SCHER Nov , 2015 ROBERT B. BALTER Nov , 2015 MURIEL FOLKOFF Nov , 2015 J WILLIAM BENJAMIN Nov , 2015 DAVID ROSENBERG Nov , 2015 WILLIAM KLEGER Nov , 2015 FLORENCE ROTH KLEGER Nov , 2015 Donations for October Yahrzeits Jeff & Joanne Sherr Ann Hancock Jeffrey Glenn In Memory of Bernie Rubin Russell & Janice Miles Len & Phyllis Jaffe Zelda Stein In Memory of Marilyn Seidel Len & Phyllis Jaffe Rabbi s Discretionary Fund JG Townsend Inc. General Fund Barbara Chait & Scott Jerome Yahrzeit of Sidney Sherr & Bernice Sherr Yahrzeit of Jacob Rosenberg Yahrzeit of Norman Glenn

6 Beth Israel Staff Rabbi: Arnold Bienstock Office Manager: Jackie Middleton Board of Governors President: Todd Berman Vice President: Arlene Miller Secretary: Andy Karten Treasurer: Shari Miller Youth Education: Sara Stivelman USY: Ella Davis Religious: Jaimi Hall Membership: Susan Tilghman Ways & Means: Susan Lewis Paciga House: Joe Beatus, Mike Folkoff Contact Us 600 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD Phone Fax General Information: Office Hours: Tuesday- Friday 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Shabbat Services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism The mission of this Congregation shall be to establish and maintain a Synagogue and such educational, religious, social and recreational activities as will help further the cause and objectives of the Synagogue and Conservative Judaism. Established 1926 Would you like to honor a loved one? There are many ways to acknowledge your loved ones at Beth Israel. Consider a leaf on our Tree of Life, displayed in the lobby. This is a wonderful way to commemorate a special event or to honor or remember a special person. The cost of a leaf is $500. You may also wish to consider purchasing a Yahrzeit Memorial Plaque for your loved one. The cost is $360 and will be displayed in our Sanctuary. Or maybe you'd like to purchase a chair for the social hall in the honor/memory of a loved one. The cost for a chair is $50. Please contact Jackie at the Synagogue Office and she'll be happy to assist you with your tribute. BIC s Gift Shop is GOING OUT OF BUSINESS after Hanukkah!!! We still have a few items left in the gift shop. Please stop by and help us reduce the inventory. Everything is 50% off and we will be closing shop immediately after Hanukkah! Beth Israel Cards Appropriate for every occasion and affordable, BIC Cards can be purchased in the Office. Do you love ONEG? Who doesn t? So come celebrate a simcha, remember a yahrzeit or just make it a great end to a long week by hosting one! It s easy and quick. Call Jackie in the BIC office for details

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