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1 Temple Emanuel of Marlborough Chai Line January Tevet - 16 Sh'vat 5770.hha, yca -,cy Volume 11 Issue 6 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Board School News Dates & Donations Sisterhood News Important Dates Calendar CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES SERVICES Dear Congregants, At the end of this month, we will be celebrating the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat, known as the birthday of trees. In Israel, Tu BiShvat marks the beginning of the spring season. Often, we give money to the Jewish National Fund to support the planting of trees in Israel and we have a special seder where we eat many of the fruits from Israel. To the Jewish people, this concept of honoring trees carries a great deal of meaning. The tree denotes new life and strength. In fact we call our Torah, our holiest possession, Etz Chaim, which means the tree of life. Rabbi Solomon Ibn Gabirol once said, "the world is a tree and human beings are its fruit." This month, Temple Emanuel will be celebrating more than the holiday of Tu BiShvat. We will also be welcoming our new Rabbi, Tom Alpert, to our congregation. I think that it is very appropriate that he joins us at this particular season as, just as the tree brings us strength, I am very confident that, under Rabbi Tom's leadership, our temple will grow, flourish, and strengthen. Please join me in welcoming Rabbi Tom Alpert and his family to our temple community. "Bruchim Habaim" welcome. B'Shalom, Joan Perlman

2 Page 2 Volume 11 Issue 6 together. I hope that everyone enjoyed some holiday and school vacation time Although, I know that Kristine Kestenbaum has graciously volunteered to write about our school trip to New Horizon's, I would just like to share a couple of words as well. I am so proud of our students. They not only sang beautifully, but each student made a personal impact on the residents of New Horizon's that attended our Chanukah program. We have an open invitation to return based on the quality of programming and the student's maturity. Yasher Co-ach to each of you who did this Mitzvah of Kibud Zkenim, Honoring the elderly. Parent Teacher conference dates will soon arrive in your . They are scheduled for Sunday January 24, after Hebrew school ends. This is an opportunity to meet one on one with your child(ren)'s teachers to discuss progress. Meetings are scheduled for 10 minutes; additional time can be set up for another day, if necessary. Please schedule the extra time directly with the educator. IF YOU CAN NOT COME AT THE TIME SCHEDULED OR ON THIS DATE, PLEASE TRY TO SWITCH WITH ANOTHER FAMILY OR ME TO RESCHEDULE. We want to thank Arianna Herson and Elizabeth Fine for their unconditional assistance on Sundays this past semester. We welcome both Michael and Amy Aisenberg to work for the next few months. "Knei Lcha Chaver," find for yourself a study partner, from Ethics of our Father are words that define the partnership that our school assistants provide. Their work is indispensable. Jan 8 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Davis Jan 22 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Brotman, Samson Feb 5 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Cooper Temple Emanuel Hebrew School visits New Horizon's This holiday season was sure to bring joy, happiness, and song as the students of Temple Emanuel celebrated a day of Hanukkah with friends at New Horizons of Marlborough. The children opened the festivities with songs, then met with individuals in the New Horizon's community to ask them some questions. They learned how others celebrated Hanukkah when they were young. The day ended with yummy desserts, hot chocolate, and a new found appreciation for the young and the old. A wonderful time was had by all! ~Kristine See you at Tefilah. L'Shalom, Arlene TEMPLE EMANUEL MEMBERS Request a FREE SUBSCRIPTION to the METROWEST JEWISH REPORTER by calling (508)

3 Page 3 Chai Line KIND DONATIONS Jan vnka vtupr Francis Bornstein Marc Brotman Eileen Jacobs Bill Lieberman Rosy Penkar June Tankel 30 Memorial Plaques are available Donation is $175 The new Machzorim, Chumashim and Siddurim are also available to be dedicated in memory of a loved one or in honor of a simcha. Jan 21 Jan 6 For more information call Cynthia Stoll (978) Because of the increased cost from the engraver, it is necessary to raise the price of a memorial plaque to $175. We now have a twelve week ordering period, so if you wish to have a plaque by a certain date, please keep this in mind. BIRTHDAYS Marc Lemieux Carone Berman Ayal Zipris Nathan Moskowitz Stephen Aisenberg Justin Lemieux David Shwartz Kristine Kestenbaum Ryan Morgello Rachel Shwartz Nancy (Sackler) Rotatori Alison Matthew Michael Aisenberg Mitchell Samson Isaac Hershon Shayna Fine Haley Rodman ANNIVERSARIES Sy & Carol Sackler YAHRZEITS THIS MONTH Louis Bornstein, 11 Irving Sugarman, 13 Nancy Marion Lieberman, 14 Esther Tankel, 15 Barnett Blank, 16 Elaine Letichevsky, 19 Etta Karloff, 25 Isidor Stoll, Donations (except Torah Fund), as well as dues, should be mailed to: Paul Abrams, Robbie Levine 15 Allison Road Northboro, MA Sam Perlman, 27 Rosanna Haufman, Torah Fund donations and prayer book dedications should be mailed to : 28 Sidney Stoll, Cynthia Stoll 92 Fort Meadow Dr Hudson, MA Lina Lieberman, (Please include a note, or indicate on your check how you would like your donation allocated.) Phyllis Dietz,

4 Page 4 Volume 11 Issue 6 Sisterhood Breakfast Jan 7 Sunnyside Cafe 9:30 AM Please drop in and join us for breakfast and friendship. For more Sisterhood information, contact Cynthia for more information at (978) (508) / (800) Edinboro Flower Shop & GREENHOUSES 77 EDINBORO STREET MARLBORO, MASSACHUSETTS Temple Emanuel has renewed it's BJs Group Membership as of July. This means that YOU, as a Temple member can renew or join BJ's at the discounted rate of $20 for being a member of Temple Emanuel. Send an to Robbie Levine at rl740@aol.com and she will issue a statement of membership which you can bring to BJ's for group membership status. If you are renewing at mid-year the rates will be prorated. Specializing in Bar/Bat Mitzvah Photography walter@gis.net Please send submissions to Paul Fine via pfine@comcast.net or call (508)

5 Page 5 Chai Line Westboro Birthdays - Anniversaries Get Well - Helium Belly Dancers - Balloon Imprinting Complete Decorating Serivce for All Ocasions Al Miller 164 Milk St Westboro, MA Worcester Area: Framingham Area: alm@balloonsallover.com web: Hundreds of Hand-selected wines Artisan Cheeses of the World Unique Microbrews Rustic Breads Gourmet Foods Gift Baskets Wine Tasting EVERY Friday...And We Deliver The Vin Bin Wine, Cheese, Bread & Brew 27 South Bolton St Marlborough (Next to Starbucks) WINE (9463) info@the vinbin.com Garment Cleaners 771-B Boston Post Road East Marlborough, MA (508) OPEN MON-FRI 7AM-7PM SAT 8AM-5PM CLOSED SUN

6 Page 6 Volume 11 Issue 6 Jan 3 Board Meeting 7:00 PM Jan 8 Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Jan 22 Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Jan 31 Tu B'Shevat Seder Feb 5 Shabbat Service 11:00 AM 7:30 PM Gould's Plaza 260 Great Road Acton, MA Steve Winer Director of Tennis Wayside Racquet & Swim Club 80 Broadmeadow Road / Marlborough, Mass. (508) % Discount for all Temple Emanual Members for any multi-week session in the Junior Development Program DANNY's HAIR SALON "A FAMILY SALON" 331 Boston Post Road East Marlborough, MA (508) (978) Thomas Alpert, Rabbi Arlene Lemieux, Dir. of Education Stuart Jacobs, President stuj@templeemanuelma.org Joan Perlman, 1st Vice President Alan Moskowitz, 2nd Vice President Paul Fine, Chai Line Editor pfine@comcast.net Temple Emanuel 150 Berlin Road/PO Box 596 Marlborough, MA

7 Page 7 Chai Line To view Temple Emanuel's Calendar online, follow the link at the bottom of the page to Temple Emanuel's website.

8 Temple Emanuel 150 Berlin Rd. P.O. Box 596 Marlborough, MA 01752