The Bulletin Adat Chaim s News Source

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1 The Bulletin Adat Chaim s News Source 1 July 2013 Owings Mills, Maryland Tammuz/Av 5773 From The Presidents Desk I want to thank the congregants for the strong showing at this year s annual congregational meeting. For those who were on summer vacation or had other commitments, allow me to share the news. Financial Aspects: Over the 25 plus year history of our organization this year s membership level has returned to that experienced in While understandable in light of the amount of change our organization has gone through, there is a plan to reverse this trend. Our organization in the past has had building funds and other active fund raising which had boosted overall receipts. In early 2000 it Adat Chaim saw a tremendous explosion of revenues in all areas and should be a reminder of what is possible with the retention of charismatic, spiritual leadership. It is noteworthy to observe that our organization has lowered the cost of physical operations, including building costs, maintenance, utilities and insurance which puts us at a unique advantage with those of much larger operations and still larger legacy expenses. Social and Fund Raising Activities: The past year was focused on moving our organization and establishing ourselves at our new location. There was little opportunity support social activities at the level that had been done in the past. We do recognize that social activities are a key aspect of synagogue life. To this end Lynn Ruddie has been working on securing some activities and presented ideas at the congregational meeting, which were warmly received by those in attendance. These will be rolled out in the months ahead. We understand that fund raising activities must be a community focus not just a member focus. This will be a high priority of our fiscal 2014 plan. Survey: The results of the survey were discussed at the meeting and provided key insight on what members are looking for to enhance the Adat Chaim experience. As in any survey, there is going to be diverse views represented, and as an egalitarian, conservative synagogue, we need to follow a middle path. Our best and highest hope can be achieved by being receptive. We can achieve what we set out to do if we put our will and energy to a conviction. If we let ourselves get caught up in gossip and low expectation our minds will surely deliver. Throughout history, the teachings of our sages tell is that Judaism and our faith are filled with endurance, belief and the ability to triumph over the odds. Let s live up to the highest goals and highest achievement. Art President Adat Chaim

2 Adat Chaim Pleasant Hill Center Red Run Boulevard, Suite 109 Owings Mills, MD SHUL (7485) Officers Art Wolf, President Jerry Newman, 2 nd Vice President jsnewm@gmail.com Danny Satisky, Treasurer dsat410@gmail.com Nancy Heasley, Recording Secretary nth315@aol.com Lynn Ruddie, Financial Secretary accbln@aol.com Editor The Bulletin accepts all material relevant to the Jewish community in the northwest corridor. To maintain accuracy all information will be accepted by only. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18th of each month for the next month s publication. Please contact the synagogue office for all Life Cycle Events. When a birth, illness or death occurs in your family be sure to call the synagogue office at We will be able to help you get the support you need, including phone squad announcements to the congregation, coverage for services, meals, visits, rides to the doctor or any other assistance that you might need. Need Information? Adult Education Myra Wittik B nei Mitzvah Program Vacant Billing Questions Lynn Ruddie Building & Maintenance Vacant Bulletin Vacant Catering and Kiddush Sponsorship Tina Asher Facebook Page Wendy Raith Giant Certificates Nadine Wolf Gift Shop Tina Asher Life Cycle Events Synagogue Office Membership Steve Fort Men s Club Vacant Mitzvah Cards Harriet Meier Publicity Committee Vacant Ritual Committee Phil Deitchman Sisterhood Adrienne Frager Webmaster Lynn Ruddie No phone calls or s on Shabbat please. 2

3 If your birthday does not appear or you have a correction to what we have, call the office at or us at adatchaim18@juno.com and we will remedy it right away. HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY WISHES GO OUT TO: Marc Snyder Monday, July 1 st Rebecca Weksberg Mandel Thursday, July 4 th Elliot Ruddie Alex Wagenheim Neil Posner Jaci Schoen Richard Schoen Howard Wagenheim Michelle Wolf Carol Wagenheim Fred Rosen Annette Snyder Carly Litofsky Maiorano Toby Zelt Jerry Newman Lynette Cohen Friday, July 5 th Thursday, July 11 th Sunday, July 14 th Monday, July 15 th Wednesday, July 17 th Friday, July 19 th Tuesday, July 23 rd Wednesday, July 24 th Thursday, July 25 th Friday, July 26 th Saturday, July 27 th 3

4 If you have an Anniversary and don t see it in the bulletin, please call the office or us at adatchaim18@juno.com with your information. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Richard & Jaci Schoen Monday, July 1st 29 th Paul & Wendy Raith Tuesday, July 2 nd 30 th Jeff & Sherri Stern Saturday, July 20 th 38 th KIDDUSH SPONSORS Thanks to the following who sponsored Kiddush in June: June 1 st Art & Nadine Wolf in honor of their children June 7 th & 8 th Saul Elishewitz for a very special occasion June 15 th Allan & Debbie Weksberg in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Sarah Anne and proud parents David & Rebecca Mandel June 28 th Marc & Diana Grosman in honor of their wedding anniversary Thanks to the following who will be sponsoring Kiddush in July: July 19 th Fred Rosen in honor of his birthday *If you are interested in sponsoring a Friday or Saturday Kiddush for any occasion please contact Tina Asher at to discuss cost and menu choices. She will be happy to help you. 4

5 TZEDAKAH GENERAL SYNAGOGUE FUND In Honor of Saul Elishowitz reading Torah Adrienne Frager Cathy Litofsky In Honor of the birth of Sarah Anna Mandel, granddaughter of Debbie & Allan Weksberg Janet & George Korba Cathy Litofsky Sisterhood Adrienne Frager, President The end of year lunch for Sisterhood was held at Easta la Vista in Pikesville. A good time was had by all women in attendance. Cathy inducted the officers for the year who are as follows, and I look forward to working with them and all of the women of Sisterhood and the Congregation. President VP Fundraising Financial Secretary Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Treasurer Members-at-Large Adrienne Frager Tina Asher Nadine Wolf Harriet Meier Jaci Schoen Cathy Litofsky Linda Boteach and Janet Korba A special thanks to Cathy for her leadership and hard work as Sisterhood president for the past four years. Sisterhood will be busy this month putting together the calendar of events for the year. A variety of programs are being planned and we appreciate any ideas that our members have. The next Book Club will be held on Monday, July 8 th at 7:30PM. It will be at the home of Myra Wittik. The book for discussion is Songs for the Butcher s Daughter by Peter Manseau. Happy reading and please RSVP to Myra at: myraandjerry@hotmail.com. Sisterhood is preparing a se'udat mafseket (boundary meal) before the Tish B'av fast on Monday, July 15 at 6:30 PM. This se'udat mafseket will consist of a light dairy meal of quiche, challah and vegetables. The meal will be followed by a meaningful Tish B'av program. RSVP for dinner is required. Please contact Cathy Litofsky at clitofsky@comcast.net. Shalom until next month, Adrienne 5

6 Yahrzeit If you have a Yahrzeit and don t see it in the bulletin or wish to be included on the list for a relative s Yahrzeit, please call the office or send us an at adatchaim18@juno.com and we will be happy to update our database. YAHRZEIT (Candles should be lit at sundown the night before) Date: Yahrzeit of: Relationship: Thursday, July 4th Lottie Levine Mother of Irma Alperin Sunday, July 7 th Morris Josephson Father of Myra Wittik Sunday, July 7 th Bernice Meyers Mother of Jody Singer Thursday, July 11 th Louise Davis Mother of Lynette Cohen Wednesday, July 24 th Michael Apple Father of Myra Satisky Wednesday, July 24 th Hyman Freedman Father-in-Law of Marion Freedman Friday, July 26 th David Davis Mother of Lynette Cohen Saturday, July 27 th Irene Deitchman Wife of Harry Deitchman Mother of Phil Deitchman 6

7 Reminiscing by Alvin Bober July is a special month. It s vacation time. My family didn t believe in summer camps. Therefore, each July I would take one vacation day a week. Baltimore is in a marvelous geographical area. There are many historic and fun places to visit in one day. I would encourage my gang to select a place to visit each week. They did this with utmost zeal. For example, Virginia was the place to visit former Presidents homes. Washington, Madison, Monroe and Jefferson are four we visited. Mount Vernon was a place where we spent many happy hours. The Plantation is a beautiful estate in a magnificent countryside. Mount Vernon is a real working farm. The fields still grow food and feed. Slaves were the key to its successful 18 th century operation. Yes, the Father of Our Country owned slaves. Slaves were the modus operandi. I m sure he was a fair owner. The mansion itself was magnificent. The furnishings were outstanding. We walked from room to room marveling at the furniture and their color scheme. The dishes and cutlery made a great impression. George was able to do a lot with Mount Vernon because of the help he got from Martha. I believe that she brought the wherewithal to the marriage. Monroe estate is also within a day s drive from Baltimore. His home was right up there in style and working condition. President Monroe made a huge impression on me. The Monroe Doctrine was a super piece of legislation. Monroe not only stood up to all foreign powers but told them, unilaterally, hands off of the Western World. This took courage. As much as we liked these Presidents homes it was Jefferson s Monticello that was the prize. The architecture, the layout of rooms, and the special conveniences built into the mansion are remarkable. Jefferson was an inventor, a statesman, scientist, an engineer, etc. We were amazed that the butler s pantry had a dumb waiter to bring hot food to the dining room. In most places in the 18 th century food was prepared off-site. Safety from fire, a distance from the heat of the kitchen was de rigueur. Jefferson designed a tunnel that connected to the main house and the dumb waiter was there to offer a quick access to the dining room. Jefferson was an outstanding intellectual. He was still down to earth. He had a relationship with one of his female slaves. Thomas had an extensive family with her. 7 Philadelphia offered a great day for the one-day visitor. The Franklin Museum and the Philadelphia Art Museum were super to explore. In fact, after our children left the homestead we visited this great city many times on our own. However with the children Pennsylvania meant Hershey Park. It was a great place to go with children. I was chicken to ride some of those roller coaster things. They were much too scary for me. During this period, the Hershey Company gave tours of its facility. It was fascinating to observe how those dried cacao beans became Hershey Kisses. The country club was beautiful and a special place to have a dress up dinner. The Lancaster area was another area we visited. The Amish are examples of industry and ingenuity. Recently, I modified my thoughts about their steadfast resistance to change. The level of dwarfism in their community is shocking. Inbreeding can be a disaster. The buggies that fill the roads in Lancaster County are picturesque but I prefer a 4-door sedan with an 8-cylinder internal engine. Zoom, Zoom! Finally, we installed an in-ground pool in our back yard. A great investment we made on behalf of our children. They became competent swimmers and we knew where they were in those hot sticky days of July. Alvin Bober July 2013

8 Attention Giant, Safeway and Food Lion Customers in Westminster. Giant gift cards are available in denominations of $10, $25, $50 and $100. Adat Chaim receives 5% of each gift card purchased. Giant gift cards may also be used at Martins Did you know that Safeway has a program that will turn groceries into dollars for our shul? It is really easy to do once you have a Safeway 2. Card. Do you already shop at Food Lion? Follow these easy steps if you have a Safeway card: 1. Log onto Select Safeway. 3. Follow their instructions! Updated information for Food Lion Go onto Click on Good Neighbors on the left side of the page. Then click on In the Community, and then Lion Shop and Share. You can then register your card with Adat Chaim. If you have any questions about these programs or want to order Giant cards, please contact the synagogue if you are interested. NEW INCOME STREAM FOR ADAT CHAIM FROM AMAZON Please go to Adat Chaim's new Facebook page and "like it". Once there, below our logo at the top of the page under Religious Organization, you will see the following link: You can use this link to purchase any product offered by Amazon. The Shop Adat Chaim link can also be found on the Home Page of our website*. The best part is that, if you go to Amazon through either of these links, Amazon will donate a percentage of the purchase price to Adat Chaim! You will receive the quality Amazon product, at the same low price you expect, and Adat Chaim, receives a donation. That's a blessing for everyone. For questions about the program, please contact Adrienne Frager at adriennesl@aol.com 8 *You can log on to and choose the link: Shop Adat Chaim.

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