August 2015 / Av - Elul Kehillat Bet Hamidrash - Kempsville Conservative Synagogue. Newsletter

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1 Cantor David Proser President Jason Silverstein ( ) 1 st Vice President Ed Landress ( ) 2 nd Vice President Myra Savransky Treasurer Sam Epstein ( ) Trustees Amos Berkovich (2016) Harvey Eluto (2017) Nathan Segal (2018) Ritual Alan Shaprio Facilities Ed Landress Financial Secretary Libby Furst Secretary Chris Epstein ( ) Ways and Means Karen Rosenberg Member At Large Judy White Alene Kaufman Auxiliary of KBH co-presidents Heliene Siegel Lynn Bell Programming/Social Rona Proser Webmaster Jason Silverstein Sam Epstein Kiddush Coordinator Rona Proser (757) kbhsynagogue@gmail.com /event.php The first of Elul is New Year for the cattle-tithe, but according to Rav Eliezer and Rav Simeon, it is on the first of Tishrei. [Mishnah Rosh Hashanah 1:1]. The 2-day observance of the Jewish month of Elul starts at sunset on Friday, 14 AUG In addition to the new year for tithing animals, Elul marks a period of introspection prior to Rosh Hashanah. Services include sounding the shofar on weekdays. Elul reminds us that while G-d is always willing to accept teshuvah ( return ), this time is a particular opportune moment. Memorialize someone you love in the Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) Book of Life, read during Yom Kippur Yizkor services. We require written inputs to arrive at the synagogue no later than 08 SEP 2015 (the day after Labor Day). Please review the enclosed the form, which lists suggested donations and other memorial opportunities. We bring in Elul with a joint Erev Shabbat service and dinner with our programming partner, Temple Israel, on Friday, 14 AUG 2015 in the KBH sanctuary. The dinner is free for children 5 and under, $9.00 for those between 6 and 13, and $18 for others. Please RSVP by 10 AUG 2015 to kbhsynagogue@gmail.com. Kehillat Bet Hamidrash the Kempsville Conservative Synagogue intends to publish a membership list for distribution during the holidays in September Other local organizations may request this information. We will not publish telephone numbers or addresses. To opt out, please the synagogue at kbhsynagogue@gmail.com or send a note via the U.S. mail by Friday, 04 SEP The Schechner Family gracefully opens their home to the KBH congregation for a Saturday evening social at 8:45 PM, 15 AUG Please RSVP by 12 AUG 2015 to kbhsynagogue@gmail.org and receive details. Cost? A non-perishable food product or toiletry item for the food locker. Selichot Saturday, 05 SEP 2015 Time/location TBD Candle Lighting* FRI 31 JUL FRI 07 AUG FRI 14 AUG FRI 21 AUG FRI 28 AUG FRI 04 SEP 7:55 PM 7:48 PM 7:40 PM 7:31 PM 7:22 PM 7:12 PM * We also have a special Torah Talk after services on Saturday, 13 AUG The program takes a pause in September, but returns the third Shabbat of the secular month in OCT The next book for President s Book Club is The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel. Synagogue Inputs to kbhsynagogue@gmail.com 952 Indian Lakes Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA Your board meets at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month Inputs Mail information to synagogue, or to EpsteinSam@aol.com

2 Home Social Shabbat Dinner New Date! Friday, 14 AUG :30 PM KBH Sanctuary RSVP by 10 AUG 2015 to Temple Israel, located at 7255 Granby Street in Norfolk, VA invites KBH to participate in its sessions with Rabbi Panitz about the high holidays, Getting Ready for the Yamim Noraim. Classes meet 11:00 AM 12:00 PM on Sunday, 30 AUG 2015 and 06 SEP Consider joining Rabbi Avi Rubin of Portsmouth s Toras Chaim for adult learning sessions every Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the KBH library. These sessions meet you at your level of comfort and knowledge. If you purchase items through Amazon, please consider using the link found on our synagogue s homepage,. 0.5% of each eligible purchase returns to the synagogue. AmazonSmile offers the same products, services, and prices it just sends a little back to our shul. You may continue to use your address book, and all your preferences. To honor the memory of Ms. Meyera Oberndorf, KBH will assemble a team to participate in the 5-kilometer Walk to End Alzheimer s on Sunday, 11 OCT 2015 (Columbus Day weekend) at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. You may walk, sponsor a walker, or do both. Details to follow. Jewish News is online at You may also find the Tidewater Jewish Community Directory online at The Yiddush Club meets from 12:45 1:45 PM on Thursday, 27 AUG 2015 at the Simon Family Jewish Community Center. For details, please contact slieberman@simonfamilyjcc.org. You may register for the Tuesday, 01 SEP th annual Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Konikoff Center of Learning Golf Tournament by visiting or contacting Ms. Patti Seeman at (757) or pseeman@hebrewacademy.net. United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), through Hazak, sponsors a trip to Israel for adults 55+ (and their family and friends) from NOV Costs start at $2,395 and vary depending upon additional selected options. For details, please visit or contact Ms. Tucker-Zemlak at (240) or zemlak@uscj.org. KBH welcomes our newest members to our congregation, David and JoAnn Lewis. We also extend a welcome to Bayla Esther Shames, who, on 01 JUL 2015, became the newest granddaughter of Linda and Steve Shames and greatgrandparents Ida and Eddie Shames. Bayla joins proud parents Aaron and Rachel (Hornstein) Shames. Honor or commemorate any event by sponsoring a Shabbat Kiddush. Please contact Ms. Rona Proser for details or to reserve a date. This month we thank Ms. Judy Saperstein for the 18 JUL 2015 Kiddush to honor her father, Mr. Leo Saperstein and her grandmother, Ms. Freida Saperstein Brandwein. We also thank the Proser Family for the 11 JUL 2015 Kiddush. Page 2 of 4 8:45 PM Saturday, 15 AUG 2015 RSVP by 12 AUG 2015 to kbhsynagogue@gmail.com

3 Kehillat Bet Hamidrash expresses its appreciation for the following mitzvot: A contribution from Ms. Beatrice Mutterperl. Mr. Ed Landress for bringing our collection of non-perishable food items and hygiene products to JFS. Ms. Vickey Morgan for a donation to honor the yahrzeit of Ms. Fanny Savransky. Mr. Jason Silverstein, Dr. Alan Shapiro, and Mr. Ed Landress for leading Erev Shabbat and Shabbat services while Cantor Proser was out of town. Murray, Murray, and Murray for their ongoing efforts in maintaining our building, kitchen, and grounds. Ms. Marcie Oberndorf-Kelso for a donation in memory of her parents, Roger and Meyera Oberndorf. Kehillat Bet Hamidrash continues to offer programming, religious, and educational opportunities throughout the year. Cantor Proser makes up-to-date announcements at services, and we send breaking news via . To add your name or that of a prospective member to the KBH or mailing list, receive the via , or remove yourself from the s distribution, kindly send your request to kbhsynagogue@gmail.com. Nepal Earthquake Relief Torah Talk 13 August rd Shabbat of the secular month 5 km Walk to End Alzheimer s American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee President s Book Club After Kiddush 2 nd & 4 th Shabbat of the secular month Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon donates a percentage of your purchase to KEHILLAT BET HAMIDRASH Rosh Hashanah Sunday 11 OCT 2015 Neptune Park Virginia Beach, VA 10:00 AM Learn with Rabbi Rubin 2:00 PM on Tuesdays KBH Library Sunset 13 SEP 2015 sunset 15 SEP 2015 Page 3 of 4

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5 Yom Kippur Book of Life Information 23 SEP 2015 / 10 Tishrei 5776 Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH), the Kempsville Conservative Synagogue, distributes a Book of Life on Yom Kippur. Participants dedicate this pamphlet in memory of family and friends, whose names we read during the Yom Kippur Yizkor (Memorial) service. By honoring their memory through gifts of tzedakah, their contributions become a living memorial and support the continuity of Jewish life and community. Yom Kippur starts the evening of 22 SEP 2015 on this year s secular calendar, with Yizkor occurring around noon on 23 SEP The Book of Life automatically includes those you memorialize with a synagogue yahrzeit plaque. If you wish to include an additional name in the KBH Book of Life, we request a donation of $36 for the first two names, with $10 for each additional name. Please neatly print the name of the person you wish to include, and the person(s) remembering the name we shall read. We assume you wish the names grouped together unless otherwise indicated. This year, we need your inputs before Rosh Hashanah. Kindly include your donation with your request to arrive no later than Tuesday, 08 SEP 2015 to: Kehillat Bet Hamidrash Attn: Book of Life 952 Indian Lakes Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA We cannot guarantee acceptance or publication of submissions that arrive after 08 SEP 2015 or any verbal requests. We will print your input as per the following example (please add additional sheets of paper, if necessary): ה"ב In Memory of: In memory of: Sam Smythe Susie Smythe The Monroe Family In memory of: Fred Jones Crystal Powers Richard Armstrong Edna and Phil Lincoln Remembered by:

6 Kempsville Conservative Synagogue 5776 Tribute and Memorial Opportunities Sanctuary... $150,000 Social Hall... $150,000 Entrance Plaza... $30,000 Kitchen... $25,000 Lobby... $25,000 Ark... $25,000 Bimah... $18,000 Torah Scroll... $18,000 Kitchen Furnishings... $15,000 Yarhzeit Board (each)... $12,000 Main Entryway Doors (each)... $5,000 Torah Crown... $4,000 Pulpit chairs (each)... $2,500 Parochet (Ark Cover)... $2,500 Torah Stand... $2,000 Torah Breastplace... $1,500 Talism Cart... $1,000 Siddur Cart... $1,000 Lectern Cover... $1,000 Torah Pointer... $500 Yahrzeit Plaque... $280 Tree of Life Green Leaf... $250 Tree of Life Leaf... $100 Chumash... $100 Siddur... $65 Chairs (for Sisterhood)... $50 Page 6 of 4