Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Jan 13-15

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1 Seaside Jewish Community News Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE Mailing address: P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth Beach DE January 2018 Tevet Shevat 5778 In this Issue Board of Directors 2 Co-President s Message 2 Please Pay 2018 Membership Dues 2 Committee Chairs 3 Membership Committee Meeting 3 Religious Leader Search & Building Expansion Discussed 3 SJC Board & Committee Meetings 3 A Taste of Mussar 4 Haftorah Sessions Continue 4 The People s Law School 4 SJC Book Group Schedule 4 Special Event: After Charlottesville 4 Alfred Gross Scholars Shabbat 4 Religious School News 5 Purim Celebration 5 BBYO Meeting for Teens & Parents 5 Tu B Shevat Seder & Lunch 5 Oy Vey, 5K! 5 Jewish Film Festival Returns! 6 Mah Jongg: Time to Order Cards 6 February Trivia Night 6 Hearing Assistance Technology 6 Report on Building Expansion 6 Mitzvah Opportunities 7 Pastoral Support 7 Birthdays 7 Donations for Community Service 8 Chanukah Celebration 8 In the Community 9 Thank You 9 December Shabbat Dinner 10 Toys for Tots 10 Dues Invoice 11 SJC Sponsors 12 Donation Form 13 Flyer for Jewish Film Festival 14 Schedule of Services Friday, January 5, 7:30 p.m. Parashat Shemot (Exodus 1:1 6:1) Leader: Harvey Fruman Saturday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1 13:16) Leader: Rabbi Hannah Laner Torah Reader: Buddy Feldman Friday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Parshat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) Saturday, February 17, 10:00 a.m. Parshat Terumah (Exodus 25:1 27:19) See page 11 for your 2018 Membership Dues Invoice 2018 Opening Dinner Jan 7 SJC s annual opening dinner will be on Sunday, January 7, at Big Fish Grill, Route 1, Rehoboth. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow. Reservations were due on December 23, and we are sold out! If you reserved a spot, we look forward to seeing you. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Jan The significant and complex relationship between the African American and Jewish Communities of America includes the friendship among Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Kivie Kaplan, whose story we heard from Kivie s son Ed Kaplan, our 2015 Alfred Gross Scholar. You may wish to observe Dr. King s January 15 birthday by participating in one of the events of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Organization of Sussex County during its 26th Annual Commemorative Weekend Celebration, January Its timely theme is Speak Up! Let Us Not Be Silent About Things That Matter. For more information, contact SJC member George Beckerman preferably by January 4 at or george7505@verizon.net. Meet Religious Leader Candidate, Rabbi Hannah Laner, Jan Saturday, January 20, will be another very special Shabbat. We will be welcoming Rabbi Hannah Laner, the second of two candidates for our Religious Leader position, who will be leading most of the worship that morning. Following the service, there will be an extended Kiddush where congregants will have an opportunity to talk with her. That afternoon, from 3:30 5:30, SJC will host a meet and greet for another opportunity to talk with Rabbi Hannah. The afternoon will end with Havdalah. On Sunday, she will visit the Religious School to meet with some of our young people and their parents. Plan to be at SJC on Saturday morning or afternoon to meet one of our candidates to be the next SJC Religious Leader. Federation Shabbat Jan 26 Each year, Jewish Federation of DE sponsors a Shabbat dinner and worship service for the entire state s Jewish community. Several SJC members have attended in the past, and had a wonderful time. The event will be held on Friday, January 26, at Beth Shalom, 1801 Baynard Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware. Contact Beth Shalom at to obtain the dinner cost and to make your dinner reservations. If you will be attending, please let Cheryl Fruchtman know at c.fruchtman@comcast.net or or so she can see if car pools can be arranged.

2 Page 2 Seaside Jewish Community January 2018 Board of Directors Co-Presidents Buddy Feldman DrIrwin@verizon.net Alyssa Simon foreverrose1897@gmail.com Vice President Anita Smulyan anitasmulyan@comcast.net Secretary David Udoff dudoff3@gmail.com Treasurer Eric Doroshow EricDoroshow@dplaw.com At Large Board Members Carole Ash carole.ash18@gmail.com Marsha Davis marshad501@gmail.com Mike Saltzman baysaltz@gmail.com Stanley Silverblatt stanley@silverelectricllc.com Religious Leader Rabbi Beth Cohen bethcohen@verizon.net Religious School Director Joel Simon joel.simon2420@gmail.com Immediate Past President Mike Saltzman Co-President s Message - Buddy Feldman At our December annual meeting, we elected 3 Board members and reported to the community about what is happening at SJC. Please see articles on pages 3 and 6 that summarize the reports made about the religious leader search and a possible building expansion. After the meeting, the Board chose the officers for See the listing at left for these officers and a complete list of the new Board. During Saturday morning Shabbat services on December 16, the new Board was installed. Marsha Davis joined the Board, and Alyssa Simon and Stanley Silverblatt started their second 3-year term. Thanks were extended to outgoing Board member, Allyn Fruman, and to Mike Saltzman as he finished his term as co-president. I want to say a special thanks to Allyn. She and Harvey are founding members of Seaside. She has always made it her goal to promote Seaside s best interests. At Board meetings, Allyn could be counted on to summarize our discussions into concise terms that made the Board s decision making easier. Marsha will be a board memberat-large. Marsha is also the chair of the Adult Education Committee. Marsha s expertise and innovations will bring fresh approaches to Seaside s programs. There are not enough words to express our appreciation for all that Mike has done to promote Seaside s success. He will continue to serve as a board member-at-large so that we will still be able to benefit from his ideas and his wry sense of humor. Please Pay 2018 Membership Dues SJC s membership year is the calendar year, which means that 2018 membership dues of $180 per adult are now due. An invoice for the dues is included on page 11, and we will also be mailing members invoices in mid- January. We rely on our members to pay their annual dues at this time of year, and we thank you in advance for making your dues payment this month. Thanks also to those who have already paid their dues. You can pay by mailing a check or paying online. Instructions for both methods are included in the invoice. SJC offers a wide variety of educational, worship and social activities to meet our members needs. We, in turn, depend on your membership dues to operate. We welcome all who want to join regardless of ability to pay. If you cannot pay full dues, please use the invoice to pay what you can, let us know it's for the year, and we ll gladly include you as a member. No explanation is needed. If you have done this in the past, please do it again each year where an offset or payment plan is needed. Yes, You Can! Have you ever wanted to attend an SJC event but thought you couldn't afford it? SJC policy is to work with you if you have a financial hardship. Please contact the treasurer to confidentially discuss your situation. Minutes of SJC Board Minutes are available to interested members after the Board approves them. Copies may be obtained by contacting our Secretary.

3 January 2018 Seaside Jewish Community Page 3 Committees Adult Education Marsha Davis marshad501@gmail.com Cemetery Harvey Fruman rehohef@verizon.net Communications Jennifer Rubenstein / Chair jprubenstein@comcast.net Fran Sneider / Newsletter Editor fsneider@verizon.net Community Service & Chesed Cheryl Fruchtman / Co-Chair / c.fruchtman@comcast.net Anita Smulyan / Co-Chair anitasmulyan@comcast.net Rabbi Beth Cohen / Chesed bethcohen@verizon.net House Mat Ash mash@thesba.com Membership Ed and Pat Simon edsimon51@hotmail.com patsimon252@hotmail.com Social Fran Saltzman fesaltz@gmail.com Worship Buddy Feldman DrIrwin@verizon.net Youth Education Marjorie Kobrin marjkobr@gmail.com Membership Committee Meeting, Jan 16 The Membership Committee will be meeting at 7 p.m. on January 16, at SJC. We will have a short business meeting to plan for upcoming events, such as New Member Shabbat in the spring. We will then be preparing the mailing of invoices for the 2018 dues. If anyone is interested in joining this committee, please feel free to attend this first meeting of the year. For more information, please contact Ed and Pat Simon at Hope to see you there. Religious Leader Search & Building Expansion Discussed at Annual Meeting The search for a new religious leader and the need for a building expansion were the focal points of the December 3 Annual Meeting. A committee charged with finding a successor to retiring religious leader Rabbi Beth Cohen has narrowed its search down to two candidates. The committee conducted a values-based search process that it believes will land SJC a candidate with traits and characteristics that reflect the congregation s values. We project having a new religious leader by the summer. SJC has also been exploring options for its building space. With membership at 493 members and the area s population growing, coupled with many recent SJC events being at or above capacity, Seaside s Ad Hoc Committee on Space Strategy recommended that the building be expanded. See a separate article on page 6 providing more details. A capital campaign would be needed to raise funds for the expansion. SJC Treasurer, Eric Doroshow, noted that the congregation s added expenses may result in a dues increase in SJC Board & Committee Meetings Meetings are at SJC unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to SJC members. Board Meetings Sunday, January 21, 12:15 p.m., and February 18, 10 a.m. Adult Education Monday, January 8 & February 12, 5 p.m. (meets second Monday each month). Chesed/Community Service Friday, January 19 & February 16 (meets third Friday each month). Chesed meets at 10 a.m. and Community Service at 10:30. Membership Tuesday, January 16, 7 p.m. Sponsor Oneg-Kiddush Have a Mitzvah? Do a Mitzvah! Be the Mitzvah! Host Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush lunch. Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or other milestone or just because. Contact Irene Ullmann at or LLU1964@aol.com to reserve a date. Check out details under Giving at seasidejewishcommunity.com Available dates: March December 2018 Wednesday Mornings at Seaside Every Wednesday, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., you ll find the SJC doors open for those interested in a contemplative, spiritual, peace-filled start to their day. Meditation, chant, and prayer are included. Everyone, including folks wanting to learn the practice of meditation, is welcome.

4 Page 4 Seaside Jewish Community January 2018 A Taste of Mussar, Jan 18 Each month, usually on the second Thursday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. at SJC, we study one virtue or soul/character trait (middah) that is part of Mussar, a spiritual discipline within Judaism. Our class in January will move to the third Thursday, January 18. We will be studying the middah of Faith Emunah, Chapter 23. The chapter is in our text, Everyday Holiness, by Alan Morinis. Those who wish to participate in the group discussion must read the chapter in advance. On February 8, our middah will be Awe/Fear - Yirah, Chapter 24. The goal of Mussar is to assist us in deepening our awareness of self through the spiritual and contemplative practice of studying, experiencing, and sharing our experiences with middot. Mussar is not meant to be intellectual. Rather, it is a spiritual study, a way to explore our spiritual selves, discovering who we are and discussing our specific experiences related to the selected middah. Haftorah Sessions Continue Due to the excitement and interest in our prior sessions, we are continuing our Haftorah discussions into 2018! Sessions are being planned through the summer. The next session will be on January 22, at 3 p.m., at SJC. Member Jeffrey Rosen will continue exploring Zechariah. His discussion will include the Four Exiles of the Jewish people and the Jewish approach to textual analysis. Please join us. The People s Law School On Sunday, January 21, at 3 p.m., at SJC, the first session of the Adult Education Committee s new course, the People s Law School, will be held. SJC Member, Eric Doroshow, will present the first topic, Car Insurance and Civil Litigation. Participants should bring a copy of their car insurance policy for class discussion. Future sessions are scheduled at 3 p.m. on February 18 - Law and the Court System, March 18 - Immigration Law, April 15 - Domestic Relations Law, May 6 Mediation, June 10 - Criminal Law, and July 15 - Wills and Estates. Sessions will be presented by SJC members who are active or retired lawyers or judges. Each session will include insights about secular and Jewish law on the given topic. Those who attend a minimum of three sessions will receive a certificate of completion. Join us for informative and interactive discussions about how the law affects you. SJC Book Group Schedule Join us on for our next discussions on Wednesday, February 28, and on Thursday, April 19. In February, we will discuss Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. In April, we will discuss Death by Pastrami by Leonard S. Bernstein and Russ and Daughters by Mark Russ Federman. Special Adult Ed Event: After Charlottesville On Sunday, February 11, at 2 p.m., at SJC, Rich Rubenstein will speak on "After Charlottesville: Should We Worry About Fascism in America? Rich is eminently qualified to speak to this topic: Rhodes Scholar, former lawyer, and political scientist; author of nine books about various types of violent social conflict and the possibilities of resolving them nonviolently; now University Professor of Conflict Resolution and Public Affairs at Northern Virginia s George Mason University s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. He speaks publicly on issues of peace and social justice. Plan to hear his brief lecture and join the very timely conversation that will follow. Alfred Gross Scholars Shabbat Mark your calendars for April for the annual Alfred Gross Scholar weekend. The Adult Education Committee, in conjunction with the Youth Education Committee and the Religious School, has invited Charles Richter, Director of Theater at Muhlenberg College, to lecture on Jews and TV. And we are doing something different this year having a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning event! Professor Richter s initial presentation will be on Saturday afternoon, followed by Havdalah and a buffet dinner. On Sunday morning, he will continue with a presentation oriented towards our religious school students, teens, their families, and others.

5 January 2018 Seaside Jewish Community Page 5 Religious School News December was a fun month for our students. Due to the annual meeting and winter break, only 2 sessions were held. On December 10, the children created amazing Chanukiot with the school s art director, Wendy Kessler. The children had fun being creative. On December 17, the students participated in the annual Chanukah program. In addition to these activities, individual classes met and much was learned. The Hey class focused on the biblical story of Yitro and Kidoshim, while the Dalet class worked on the Haftorah blessings and how to be a mensch. A major focus for the Gimmel class was learning the Shema, while the Bet class learned about the Torah and the emphasis in Judaism with protecting the earth. The Alef class learned about biblical stories related to Joseph, as well as the idea of giving thanks. Religious School will not meet during the winter break time period. Purim Celebration Mar 4 Our annual Purim celebration will be Sunday, March 4, at SJC. At 11 a.m., our religious school children will perform a new Purim "Spiel." for the congregation that our teens are writing. We will then read the Megilla and enjoy a potluck meat lunch. The children will also participate in arts and crafts projects and Hamantaschen baking. This should be a fun day for both adults and children. Please come and support our religious school. You don t need to have a child in the school to attend. Bring a dish to share at the potluck, and let Joel Simon know if you plan to attend the lunch and what food item you wish to bring by contacting him at joel.simon2420@gmail.com or BBYO - A Meeting for Teens & Their Parents, Jan 7 SJC s BBYO chapter is off to a great start! So far, the group has 7 official members! An overnight lock-in at SJC was planned for December 9, but was postponed due to inclement weather. The new date for the lock-in has not yet been determined. Our next event on Sunday, January 7, is for parents and teens. On January 7, at noon, Arielle Buxbaum, a professional BBYO staffer, will be at SJC to meet with parents of 8th through 11th graders. She will do a presentation and field questions. The meeting is open to SJC members and nonmembers. Please invite any parents of Jewish teens that you know to learn about BBYO, an international organization that gives Jewish teens an opportunity to meet other Jewish teens and identify with their heritage. While the parents are meeting, the teens will meet, learn about BBYO, meet other teens and enjoy some refreshments. Arielle will then meet with them for a short meeting after the parent meeting. Contact Sara Rosen with any questions you may have at boysiesrosen.rosen@gmail.com or Parking at SJC Please park on the hard asphalt strip closest to the building only if you have difficulty walking on the gravel. That way, the strip is available for those who need the firmer surface to walk safely. Tu B'Shevat Seder & Lunch, Feb 4 Celebrate the New Year for trees and the abundant gifts of the natural world that give our senses delight and our bodies life. Join us for the Tu B Shevat Seder and lunch on Sunday, February 4, at 11 a.m., at SJC. The Seder is filled with fruits and vegetables (nut free) and 4 glasses of wine or grape juice. Following the Seder, we ll enjoy a traditional vegetarian Israeli lunch. As we have in past years, we ll collect money for trees for the Jewish National Fund. Cost for the meal is $10/adult and $5/child for members ($15/adult and $8/child for non-members). SJC uses an online ticketing system for payment for events. To pay for this event, go to sjc.yapsody.com, click on Tu B Shevat Seder" and Get Tickets, then select the ticket type and number of tickets, and follow the payment instructions. If you have any questions, contact Joel Simon at joel.simon2420@gmail.com or Oy Vey, 5K! Get ready to run, walk, cook, volunteer, or help in any way. SJC is proud to announce that our 6th annual Oy Vey 5K will take place on April 8 at 9 a.m. at SJC. We are so excited for the race to be bigger and better than ever. If you are willing and able to help plan the race, contact Joel Simon at joel.simon2420@gmail.com or

6 Page 6 Seaside Jewish Community January 2018 Jewish Film Festival Returns! Sponsors Needed by Jan 5 Mark your calendars for the third annual Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival! The festival, a partnership between the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and SJC, continues on March at the Cinema Arts Theater in Lewes. The organizing committee has selected a wide range of Jewish films and there will be a few companion events. SJC members have the opportunity to be part of the action - become a sponsor or host a film. See the form included in this newsletter, and check out the Rehoboth Beach Film Society at See you at the movies! Mah Jongg: Time to Order New Cards Please join us on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at TGI Fridays Restaurant on Coastal Highway to play Mah Jongg. Come early at 11:30 a.m. to join us for lunch. We are ordering 2018 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of the purchase price will be contributed to SJC by the National Mah Jongg League. The price is $8 for a standard print card and $9 for a large print card. Please mail a check by January 17, payable to Deborah Markow at Queen Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE Call her at to let her know that your check is coming. Please let your friends know about the game. We will teach new players. We look forward to seeing you! February Trivia Night We have questions, do you have answers? Please join us at Greene Turtle in Five Points, Lewes, on Sunday, February 25, at 5 p.m. for SJC s Night of Trivia. This is all about bragging rights! It s an ideal way to combine wit, fellowship, good food, and drink into an enjoyable evening. Separate checks will be provided for food and drink ordered off the menu. Questions? Call Bea or Lee Horn at SJC Receives Gift of Hearing Assistance Technology Through the generosity of two members who wish to remain anonymous, SJC received a gift of funds for the purchase of equipment that enables those who need assistance in hearing to enjoy full participation in the services and activities in SJC s sanctuary. For those with hearing aids with telephone coil reception, a neck loop is available that will wirelessly connect to the audio system. For others, an ear bud headphone is available, or people can use their own ear buds or headphones and plug them into the available receivers. In addition, the gift funded the purchase of a wireless microphone and a wireless lapel microphone to permit better communication between the speakers and the congregation. The necessary modifications have been made and supervised by the House Committee, and the equipment is now ready for use. Report at Annual Meeting on Building Expansion At the December annual meeting, SJC s Ad Hoc Committee on Space Strategy reported on its 9 month study of our building s current and future space needs. Based on the likelihood of continued membership growth, growth in the community, and the increased use of space by the religious school and congregation as a whole, they found that while the building is sufficient for today s uses, the reasonably projected growth will make the building inadequate to serve the community in the very near future. The committee investigated three scenarios - expanding the current building, sale and rebuilding, and demolishing the building and rebuilding on the current site. The Committee recommended that the most cost effective approach would be an expansion of the current building, at approximately $500,000. They proposed obtaining some preliminary architectural drawings and site plan to determine a better estimate of the likely cost. With an informal show of hands, the SJC members at the meeting indicated a willingness to consider such an expansion and the necessary capital campaign that it would entail. The House Committee will arrange for the preliminary plans and will report back to the Board in the near future. The committee was created by the board after a strategic planning session in March It is chaired by Alyssa Simon, and includes Harvey Fruman, Stanley Silverblatt, Tony Namrow, and Mat Ash.

7 January 2018 Seaside Jewish Community Page 7 Mitzvah Opportunities Looking To Get Involved? Give SJC some of your time, energy, and spirit; and SJC will give you the opportunity to meet new folks, create new friendships, voice your opinion about the programs and projects, and be a part of the volunteer corps that keeps SJC moving and shaking. Volunteer to help with upcoming projects and activities Adult Education Committee is searching for folks who have a special interest who would like to present it as a program to the SJC community (Marsha Davis, , marshad501@gmail.com). Helping Hands, is seeking additional volunteers to provide a meal for members who are experiencing a temporary need of assistance. (Cynthia Mervis, , cpm45@aol.com) Epworth Soup Kitchen There is not a January Seaside soup kitchen day. February prep is the 16th for service on the 18th. (Dill Patz, , dillpatz@msn.com) Epworth Good Samaritan Program SJC is supporting this program that distributes food and gives small financial aid to those in need. If you want to attend the next training, contact Sara Rosen, , boysiesrosen.rosen@gmail.com. Pastoral Support Just A Phone Call Away Pastoral support is available to visit patients at local hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. We can help families dealing with the death of a loved one. Our Religious Leader is available to help families through the rituals and processes surrounding death, including funeral and burial, Shiva, and notifying the SJC community. Other SJC members take care of providing a Shiva tray or meal of comfort or a contribution in memory of the loved one. Contact SJC s Chesed/Community Service Committee Chairs or SJC s Religious Leader. See pages 2 and 3 for their contact information. Yahrzeit Plaques Honor your departed loved one by having a plaque mounted on the wall in the sanctuary. It takes 3 months to receive them. SJC Cemetery Reserve Your Plot(s) today. Contact Harvey Fruman at or rehohef@verizon.net Helping Hands SJC offers support to members who are ill, grieving, homebound, or just need a helping hand. Available support includes sending cards, visiting people at home, preparing and delivering meals, picking up groceries and prescriptions, small repairs around the house, and running errands. New Helping Hand team members are welcome. Contact Anita Smulyan at If you can provide a meal, call Cynthia Mervis at Happy Birthday to our Members January 1/01 Barry Novich 1/01 Evey Herschler 1/03 Rowan Davidson 1/04 James Garland 1/04 Michael Mervis 1/05 Jerry Kaplan 1/06 Billie Friedland 1/06 Norman Stein 1/07 Ron Lench 1/07 Sarah Hawtof 1/09 Amy Gersten 1/09 Sol Glasner 1/10 Theda Levitt 1/10 Will Garfinkel 1/11 Marion Blakeman 1/13 Michael Kane 1/15 Mark Frisch 1/15 Susan Gladstone 1/16 Jackson Cohen 1/16 Joel Simon 1/16 Bill Gideon III 1/19 Betsy Cohen-Short 1/19 Hank Rosenberg 1/19 Shelley Prince 1/20 Benjamin Barwick 1/20 Debby Markow 1/22 Steven Gilbert 1/23 Robert Falb 1/24 Janet Tischler 1/24 Myra Schein 1/25 Arlene Wadro 1/25 Marshall Gevinson 1/26 Dan Farrell 1/27 Allen Schechtman 1/27 Angela Richman 1/27 Martin Lampner 1/27 Tara Farrell 1/29 Charles D.F. Buckles 1/29 Jacob Aboutboul 1/30 Susan Klavans

8 Page 8 Seaside Jewish Community January 2018 SJC Donations for Community Service Each year SJC, via the Community Service Committee, donates mostly to local non-profit organizations. We believe in helping out those who take care of the people in our community. We do have a budget for these donations, but the amount is increased when you select Community Service Programs when making a donation to SJC. Thanks to all who donated! This year, SJC donated to the following organizations as recommended by the committee: A Way Home helps men who are released from prison acclimate back into the community. Services include helping obtain housing, job search assistance, and transportation. Boys and Girls Clubs of Rehoboth Beach enables young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Community Resource Center (Winter Day Center), serves as a centralized location to help meet the needs of county residents facing homelessness. Delaware Hospice provides hospice and healthcare services, including end-of-life education and support, in Southern Delaware. Epworth United Methodist Church Food and Love Pantry feeds the homeless and international students through a food pantry, weekly Sunday soup kitchen, and Tuesday student dinner program in the summer. SJC participates with EUMC in the soup kitchen and student dinner program. Immanuel Shelter, provides beds for the homeless from December through March. Their Code Purple Shelter is located at Oyster House Road, Rehoboth Beach. Islamic Society of Central Delaware supports the needs of Muslim families in Dover and surrounding areas. Jewish Family Service Sussex Care Management, is a group of dedicated professionals who connect individuals with local resources, help navigate healthcare and insurance concerns, and assist with hospital discharge planning. La Esperanza is the only bicultural and bilingual non-profit multiservice agency in Sussex County that provides free culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services in the areas of family empowerment, immigration, and victim services for Hispanic adults, children, and families. La Red Health Center's provides patient-centered care to the diverse members of our community. Milford Multi-Cultural Center provides services to the homeless and the hungry in Milford, DE. Peoples Place is dedicated to helping people find their path to growth and independence. It provides programs and services in Southern Delaware that are focused on counseling, education, prevention, intervention, supportive services, and advocacy. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide Rehoboth Beach Fire Company is an important part of the Rehoboth community, of which SJC is a part. Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, provides equine-assisted therapy promoting the physical, emotional, and educational growth of children and adults with disabilities. Southern Poverty Law Center fights hate and bigotry, teaches tolerance, and seeks justice for all peoples hit by these issues. West Rehoboth Land Trust, assists residents of the West Rehoboth neighborhood to maintain their ability to live in an area of rapid expansion and rising property values. Chanukah Celebration On the morning of December 17, the Religious School hosted the SJC Chanukah Party. The morning began with the students decorating Chanukah cookies, and then singing songs for the congregation, and lighting the menorah. After a delicious potluck lunch with the community (and all the latkes you could eat), the children participated in doughnut decoration and then a doughnut eating contest. They also made candles and created Hebrew bookmarks. What a beautiful event for our whole community.

9 January 2018 Seaside Jewish Community Page 9 In The Community Refuah Shleimah Get Well Wishes We send our prayers and healing energy to SJC members and loved ones of members who have been hospitalized or injured in recent weeks, or who are facing or have had health challenges. Jennifer Trefzger Nihum Avelim Comforting the Mourners We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lenora Cohen, former SJC member, who died on December 5; and to Joni (Jeff) LeVine on the death of her mother, Rhoda Prager, on December 20. Mazel Tov Congratulations To Miriam Zadek upon receiving the Governor s citation for lifetime achievement in service to the Maryland community; To Hank Smith on the birth of his granddaughter. Please contact Rabbi Beth Cohen, bethcohen@verizon.net or , if you d like to add the name of someone you love to the SJC healing prayer list, to the list of family members who have died, or if there is a celebration in your life which you want to share with the SJC family. Thank You SJC gratefully acknowledges the following donations received as of December 11. General Fund Anonymous (2 donations) Joyce Bauchner for Community Services programs Lori Bernstein & Jack Ansaldi for Community Services programs in memory of Bess Torgoff, Eugene Aaronson & King, a loving companion to Susan Towers Debra Cahn & Arthur Castelbaum Family Fund Bob & Fran Clay in memory of Eugene Aaronson Andy & Amy Feinberg in memory of Bess Torgoff Buddy & Marilyn Feldman in memory of Sheila Saxe for Worship programs in memory of Eugene Aaronson & Alvin Gladstone for Adult Education programs in memory of Bess Torgoff for Community Services programs Marc & Cheryl Fruchtman in memory of Bess Torgoff Leslie & Susan Gladstone for Community Service programs in memory of Bess Torgoff Sol & Nina Glasner for Community Services programs in memory of Carole Ash s mother in honor of the birth of Hank Smith s grandchild in honor of the birth of Pat Powell s grandchild in appreciation of the Chant & Meditation Group Laura Glenn & Marilyn Kates for Community Service programs in memory of Bess Torgoff in honor of Rabbi Beth s birthday Betsy Samuelson Greer Ann Katz in memory of Alvin H. Gladstone Lawrence Krevor & Marjorie Norris in memory of Eugene Aaronson David & Marjorie Kobrin for Community Service programs in memory of Eugene Aaronson & Bess Torgoff National Mah Jongg League Alvin & Linda Neuman in memory of Bess Torgoff Patricia Powell Gary Raffel for Community Service programs Randy Rosenblum for Community Service programs in memory of Bess Torgoff Myra Sachs in memory of Eugene Aaronson & Bess Torgoff Stanley Scherr & Bill Magruder in memory of Alvin Gladstone Peter Schott & Jeffrey Davis Eric & Robin Schwartz Stanley & Cindi Silverblatt for Community Service programs in memory of Eugene Aaronson, Alvin Gladstone, Sheila Saxe & Bess Torgoff Joel & Alyssa Simon in memory of their beloved great aunt, Betty Finkel SJC Tzedakah Box for Community Service programs Allan & Leslie Slan for Community Service programs in memory of Eugene Aaronson Sam & Anita Smulyan for Community Service programs in memory of Eugene Aaronson, Alvin Gladstone & Bess Torgoff Helen Stein in memory of Alvin Gladstone Morton & Esther Weiner for Community Service programs in memory of Bess Torgoff Continued on page 10

10 Page 10 Seaside Jewish Community January 2018 Thank You - Continued from page 9 Robert & Miriam Zadek in memory of Bess Torgoff High Holy Day Donation Anonymous (2 donations) Matthew & Carole Ash in honor of Rabbi Beth s wonderful HHD services, Howard Menaker s Kol Nidre drash & Rabbi Beth s birthday Sarah Barnett Paul & Edith Calem in memory of Lillian Calem Ray Daffner Ron Gluck in memory of Elizabeth Gluck & Sylvia Gluck Irwin & Fay Gold in honor of too many to name, but especially Rabbi Beth & Anita Smulyan Lorraine Kaplowitz Lawrence & Marion Klemow Erica & Yale Lewis in honor of Mike & Fran Saltzman Lawrence Krevor & Marjorie Norris Phil & Marianne Mandel Teri Markowitz Carol Ann Rudolph in honor of Cheryl Fruchtman Stanley & Cindi Silverblatt in honor of Rabbi Beth, in sharing with her the last HHD Services as our Rabbi Sam & Anita Smulyan for Community Service programs Leon Wilkowsky in honor of a beautiful Yom Kippur service for his father, daughter & himself to enjoy Stephen Zimmerman Year End Donation Judith Bresler Richard Chipkin Beth Cohen & Fran Sneider Eric Doroshow & Aida Waserstein Mark & Emily Eider Harvey & Allyn Fruman Freddy & Sophia Gordin in memory of Michael & Rose Feil and Basha Gordin Bernard & Jane Guyer Kathy Jackson & Jacob Lapides in honor of Mat Ash and his handcrafted Ark Sharon Kanter in memory of her Aunt Marilyn Daphne Kaplan & Steve Scheffer Kenneth & Louise Klipper Florence Levy Adi & Carol Maneckshaw Barbara Passikoff Bud Simon & Carol Pearson Alan & Barbara Pickholtz Shelley Prince in honor of Rabbi Beth s facilitating SJC groups with loving kindness Jeffrey & Sara Rosen Judy Rosenstein Jennifer Rubenstein Myra Sachs Ken & Andrea Silverstein in honor of Lilly Jane Silverstein s first birthday Stanley & Gloria Silverstein Ken & Mindy Sosne Dennis & Susan Trencher in honor of Richard & Vanna Trencher Elva Weininger Chris Wetherhold Dick & Barbara White Myron & Jane Wollard in memory of Leon & Hanna Wollard Alfred Gross Scholars Fund Anonymous (1 donation) Laura Glenn & Marilyn Kates in memory of Eugene Aaronson Suzanne Gross Building Fund Ron & Gayle Miller Oneg/Kiddush Sponsors 1/05 Leonard & Irene Ullmann 1/20 Stanley & Cindi Silverblatt December Shabbat Dinner- Delicious! Once again, Seasiders were treated to Shabbat Dinner before Friday night services on December 1. This wonderful opportunity to meet, eat, and mingle before services is always popular, and this past evening was no exception. A sold-out crowd enjoyed a traditional chicken dinner. Thanks go to Stanley Silverblatt, Hank Smith, and Lee Horn for organizing this event. Toys for Tots For the third consecutive year, Mike and Fran Saltzman (pictured below) overloaded the Toys For Tots bin at the Lewes City Hall. This year, we collected new and unwrapped toys at the Shabbat dinner and service on December 1, and at the SJC annual meeting on December 3. Through the generosity of our congregation, we collected and delivered a very large load of books, games and toys. City Hall is always very grateful to accept our Toys For Tots delivery, and they were especially happy to receive them so early this year.

11 Seaside Jewish Community, Inc. PO Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE US Invoice for Annual Membership Dues INVOICE DATE PLEASE PAY DUE DATE AMOUNT PAID PAID AMOUNT IS 01/01/17 $180 per adult 02/01/18 Full Payment Enter amount paid What we/i can afford to pay for the year PAID BY: Insert first & last name of all adults for whom dues are paid Insert Street Address Insert City, State, Zip (Please print clearly) Please complete this top portion, then detach and return with your payment (or pay online). Seaside Jewish Community, Inc. PO Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE US ACTIVITY Membership Dues: 2018 Invoice Seaside s dues are based on the calendar year, and dues for 2018 are now due. Dues are $180 per adult (those 24 and older) per year, but we welcome all who want to join regardless of their ability to pay. AMOUNT $ per adult in your family If you can't pay full dues, please pay what you can and indicate that it is what you can afford to pay for 2018, and we will gladly include you as a member. No explanation is needed. If you have done this in the past, please do it again this year. If an offset or payment plan is needed, please write on the top portion what you need (or online write in after entering in the member(s) names). To pay, please mail a check to the above mailing address along with the completed top portion of this invoice, or pay online by going to our website ( Under Giving > Membership, complete the online payment form. If you are a new member, please do not pay online, but fill out the membership form (also available online) and send it in with your check. If you want to pay by credit card, please use PayPal or SJC s online payment method, as we do not have the ability to directly process credit card payments. Always note the names of the members for whom dues are being paid. Your support enables us to continue providing a wide variety of religious, social and educational services to our community. SJC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation. SJC s Tax ID number is Please disregard this invoice if you have already paid your 2018 dues.

12 Seaside Jewish Community P O Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE Support Our Sponsors If you would like to advertise, contact Fran Sneider Cell: (443) Office: (302) Silver ELECTRIC. LLC YOUR FULL SERVICE ELECTRICIAN Stanley H. Silverblatt Serving Master Electrician Delaware & Maryland stanley@silverblattelectric.com Best Fireplace Service and Repair All Major Brands Gas Fireplaces Gas Grills & Barbeques We don t leave until we re satisied Lee Horn Certified Gas Specialist

13 Donation Form (Please print clearly) Shalom! Please Return to: Seaside Jewish Community P.O. Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE It is only through the generosity of those who support us that we are able to maintain our program of services, education, and outreach to the community. Thank you for your donation! Complete this form and mail it along with your check to the above address. You can also donate by clicking on the Donate button on the home page at Enclosed is a donation in the amount of: $ for: General Fund (unrestricted) In Memory/Honor of (optional): Restricted for: Adult Education Programs Alfred Gross Scholars Fund Building Fund Cemetery Program Community Service Programs Religious School Programs Ritual Object Fund Worship Programs Youth Education Fund Please send notification of this donation to (Name/Address) (optional): Donor Info: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Thank you again for your generosity. Seaside Jewish Community is a 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult your tax advisor for details.

14 Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival Wednesday Sunday, March 21 25, 2018 Presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society in partnership with the Seaside Jewish Community Opportunities to Support this Event Please check which option(s) below you wish to support. MAR 2018 Premiere Sponsor (one opportunity) $1,000 Full page ad on the program back cover ($375 value + premiere location) Acknowledgement online as Premiere Sponsor on Festival page (RBFS website) Acknowledgement in Festival program as Premiere Sponsor Sponsor may display business pamphlets on lobby table during Festival 14 complimentary tickets (a $154 value) Acknowledgement in theater onscreen advertisement, Dec Feb Supporting Sponsor (two opportunities) $750 Full page ad on inside front cover or inside back cover ($375 value + valuable location) Acknowledgement online as Supporting Sponsor on Festival page (RBFS website) Acknowledgement in Festival program as Supporting Sponsor Sponsor may display business pamphlets on lobby table during Festival 10 complimentary tickets (a $110 value) Acknowledgement in theater onscreen advertisement, Dec Feb Film Host Your name or business name listed in the Festival program (2,500 print run plus online edition on RBFS website) 2 complimentary tickets to attend the selected screening Opportunity to introduce the film (2-minute max) and distribute your business promotional materials to the audience (up to 104 people) Ad Purchaser (Please check ad size below) $180 per film All ads are full color. 2,500 print plus online edition. 5.5 x 8.5-inch trim. Full page: Live area 4.75 x 7.75 inches; trim 5.5 x 8.5 (plus 1/8-inch bleed) $375 Half-page: 4.75 in. wide x 3.75 in. tall $200 Quarter-page: 3.75 in. tall x 2.25 in. wide if vertical; OR 1.75 in. tall x 4.75 in. wide if horizontal $115 Contact Name Business Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Completed form with payment and ad materials due January 5, Send to: Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 107 Truitt Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE For complete information, contact info@rehobothfilm.com (302) , ext. 1 events_jewish_festival.html Office Operations: 107 Truitt Ave. Rehoboth Beach, DE Cinema Art Theater Dartmouth Dr. Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes (behind Wawa) Jewish Film Festival hur da unda March Thursday sunday, March 17 20, 2016 Presented by the Rehoboth beach Film Society in Presented partnership by with the Rehoboth the SeaSide beach JewiSh Film community Society in partnership with the SeaSide JewiSh community Cinema art theater Dartmouth Drive, #2 Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes DE (behind Wawa) Cinema art theater Dartmouth Drive, #2 Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes DE (behind Wawa) Rehoboth beach 2016 Program Cover mar 2016 MARCH RBFS is Standards for Excellence acredited, having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on