The Messenger August - September

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1 rodefsholomtemple.org The Messenger August - September Rabbi s Message - Rabbi Gilah Dror Temple Doors & Personal Doors Dear Friends, Our doors are open, and RST is beginning a new chapter in its history! This will be our very first Rosh HaShana in the new Temple building. As a congregation, we are new and we are old. We are refreshed, and we are ever so grateful for our rich heritage. Religious Services Monday and Thursday: 7:45 AM Friday Evening: 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted Shabbat Morning: 9:30 AM Office Hours Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00AM 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Closed Wednesday Other hours by appointment 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News, VA (757) Thank you to all who gave so much of their time, energy, creativity, talents and resources to help us reach this awesome time and place! It has truly been a labor of love! And I look forward to seeing you all in the holy Sanctuary we have constructed together. Now I hope and trust that not only the doors of the Temple are open, but that our own personal doors are open as well. I hope and trust that our hearts and minds-the spiritual doors of our soul - are open to the possibility that our newly-constructed Temple will now contribute back to us. As we planned and built our new building, we lent our individual and collective talents to the task of creating a holy structure. Now, our new Temple can serve us, serving as a vehicle for enhancing our personal and communal spiritual growth and connection. Now, we have the opportunity to lend our individual and collective talents to making the place that inspires us, that connects us, that supports our growth and our learning. Our new Temple can give added depth and meaning to our individual and collective Jewish lives. Just as the physical building required our personal contribution, so does the life of the congregation require our personal contribution. Just as our creativity, our perspective, and our support were essential for the creation of an inspiring building, so does the life of our congregation depend on our personal involvement and on our individual creativity and inspiration. I hope and trust that you will breathe life and creativity into our wonderful new spiritual space! In our prayers, we pray for God to help us keep the doors of the soul open to new experiences, to deepening levels of understanding and to new levels of meaning in life. We say: My God, open my heart to Your Torah. We say: Adonai, open my lips that my mouth may utter Your praise. If we keep the doors of our soul open, we can all hope to be infused with new life, with new hope, and with new love. I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Shana Tova U metukah a sweet and a good year, filled with blessings, with happiness and with joy. Shana Tova! Rabbi Dror August - September 2018

2 2 Temple News Milestones: The Dina & Leon Familant Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Dana Fraley. Dr. Mark and Marilyn Nataupsky want to thank everybody for their ongoing support and prayers for Marilyn. Saul and Carina Gleiser and Steve and Sheila Bookbinder proudly announce the birth of their new granddaughter, Aviva Leah. From proud grandparents, Joy and Larry Spigel: We have been blessed with a new grandson! We welcome Bodhi Asher Dim born on March 27, 2018 to Stacey and Billy Dim. Toby Eisenberg graduated from medical school and started her residency in Internal Medicine at U. of Maryland in June! Drs. Bill and Sherri Becker proudly announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Robyn Becker, to Dr. Ross Radusky in New York City in December Rick and Tess Goldblatt proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Annie to Jonathan Wertheim. Their son Josh recently became a nationally-certified paramedic. We have been blessed with a new daughter! We welcome Edele Caroline Harriss Traster. Proud parents: Sara Traster & Dave Harriss; Big Brother: Nathan Jack; Grandma: Ellen Hockman; Aunt: Susie Hockman. Condolences: The congregation notes with sadness the passing of: -Rick Margulies, brother of Harvey Margulies (Doris). -Milton Katz, husband of Sandy Katz. -Herbert Gerald Hotchner, husband of Barbara Weisner Hotchner, father of Elissa Brown and fatherin-law of Rabbi Geoffrey Brown. -Lena Goodman, mother of Stuart Goodman (Judy); Eric Goodman (Janet); Edward Ned Goodman (Holly); and Debra Altier (Alex); sister-in-law of Evelyn Goodman; aunt of Andrew Goodman (Martha). -Lyla Rubin Longman, mother of Susan Longman (Johnny Parker). -Leah Anne Rubenstein, mother of Adam Rubenstein (Robin) and grandmother of Hallie and Brad Rubenstein. -David K. Betts, brother of Jay Warren (Tova); uncle of Shula Puder (Tzachie) and of Rabbi Yonatan Warren (Leora Skolnik). -Evelyn Richards, mother of Karen Friedman. - Selma Cis Posner, wife of Marvin Posner; sister of Audrey Bootsie Workman; first cousin of Betty Levin, Sonya Nachman, and Ettalea Kanter. New members: Christina Landrum Kevin, Naomh, and Maeve Hudson

3 President s Message Greetings! It s been a while since I penned a Messenger column, given all that s recently taken place in the wonderful world of Rodef Sholom Temple. What more can be said about the fantastic Dedication Weekend that we all celebrated on May 25, 26 and 27. So many members volunteered thousands of hours to bring to fruition what was only a dream for many years. We now have a beautiful building, and if you haven t yet come to visit, please make it a point to do so, where we ve already celebrated the first of many b nei mitzvahs with many more to come and have realized how wonderful and flexible our new social hall space can be. Thank you so much to everyone who had a hand in making our dream come true. However, a synagogue is not about the bricks and mortar that created the structure, but it s the people, old and young, who come to services, events, religious school and all of the myriad offerings that are. If you haven t been by in a while, please come join us and experience how wonderful it is to be a part of the RST community. Since I m on the topic of visiting the campus, mark your calendars for our Open House along with our BBQ and Borchu which will be held on Aug. 10 more details to follow. As you probably recall, we suspended this annual event while we were in the process of constructing our new building, but this favorite event is back and better than ever and please bring a friend to show off our new building. It s hard to believe, but the High Holidays are just around the corner early this year! Erev Rosh Hashannah is Sept. 9, and on Sept.1 at 9:00 p.m. you definitely do not want to miss the Selichot service, which this year will be hosted by Rodef Sholom Temple. We ve got a very meaningful and thought-provoking subject planned for the service, and I hope to see everyone there. See the ad in this issue! At our annual meeting in June, we sadly said goodbye to two hardworking Board members Adam Deyoung and Elina Blaha - and also welcomed two new Board members, Brian Diamond and Chip Goldstein; Chip was also elected as our Treasurer. Welcome to Brian and Chip, and I know that Adam and Elina will still be active in our community. That s about all for now; I look forward to seeing you all during the High Holidays in our incredible new sanctuary! Have a safe, healthy and happy summer b Shalom Steve Shapiro 3 Open-House (Bring a Visitor!) Annual BBQ and Borchu Enjoy food, community, and services and explore our new synagogue! Friday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Services at 7:30 p.m. followed by oneg Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, and dessert $12 adults and teens; $5 kids; under 5 free Kindly RSVP to office@rodefsholomtemple.org or pay online at City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA office@rodefsholomtemple.org August - September 2018

4 4 SELICHOT The Season of Introspection: The Innocence Project & Personal & Social Reflections on Guilt & Innocence Presented by: Keith Harward (a beneficiary of The Innocence Project) Saturday, September 1st at 9:00 p.m. followed by the Selichot Service and Refreshments Hosted by 401 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA Kindly RSVP to High Holy Day Youth Sessions take place after the Torah scrolls have been processed and the begining of the Torah service, very roughly at 10 AM on September 10th and September 19th. - Early Childhood - Elementary > Parent(s) encouraged to join the student(s) - Middle School - High School

5 HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES located on the UJCVP Campus 401 City Center Blvd. Newport News VA COMMUNITY SELICHOT Saturday, September 1 (Hosted by Rodef Sholom) 9:00 p.m. ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 9 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 10 9:00 a.m. Mincha/Maariv (followed by lite supper) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 11 9:00 a.m. SHABBAT SHUVAH Friday, September 14 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15 9:30 a.m. GRAVESIDE PRAYERS Sunday, September 16 11:00 a.m. Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula (Rosenbaum) TASHLIKH Sunday, September 16 4:30 p.m. Eisner Family pier in York County KOL NIDRE Tuesday, September 18 7:00 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Wednesday, September 19 9:30 a.m. Yizkor will be recited Study Session 4:30 p.m. Mincha/Neilah Service 5:30 p.m. Shofar Blowing 7:35 p.m. Maariv 7:36 p.m. End of Fast (followed by Break the Fast) 7:47 p.m. SUKKOT Monday, September 24 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 25 9:30 a.m. SHABBAT HOL Friday, September 28 6:00 p.m. HAMOED SUKKOT followed by congregational dinner in sukkah Saturday, September 29 9:30 a.m. SHEMINI ATZERET Monday, October 1 9:30 a.m. Yizkor will be recited SIMCHAT TORAH Monday, October 1 6:00 p.m. (Lite supper followed by service and sweets). Tuesday, October 2 9:30 a.m. SHABBAT PARASHAT Friday, October 5 6:00 p.m. BERESHIT Saturday, October 6 9:30 a.m August - September 2018

6 6 OBSERVATIONS ON DEDICATION WEEKEND By Stan Glasofer On May 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2018 we celebrated our moving into our new Temple on City Center Boulevard. Looking at the faces of the numerous members who were there (including those who traveled many miles to return), it was the truest of community simchas. Our beautiful new home is well-lit, but judging from the smiles, it was as if the sun reflected on each person s face. Among us, there were persons who are new to Rodef Sholom and people who remember being in the 32nd Street synagogue and our moving to Whealton Road. As we put on our new kippot, commemorating this occasion, Buddy David showed off to grandson Reilly the kippah he received when we moved into the new sanctuary on Whealton Road. We had newborn babies present at this dedication, and we had at least one member over one hundred years old, Edith Kopp Spritzer. Our celebration was, in true Rodef Sholom tradition, truly participatory, with members placing mezzuzot, escorting the Torah scrolls into the sanctuary, sharing in the services, and being recognized for their individual and group efforts to help us to successfully arrive at this time. Our festivity was augmented with the performances of our Rodef Sholom Singers, our Religious School students and our personal cheerleader, Sh mama, also known as Tess Goldblatt. But the entire weekend can be best summed up by the never-ending smile of Rabbi Dror. That smile expressed the feelings of all our congregants. Dedication photos taken by Bob Harper

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8 RST Martin Damsky Golf Classic Tournament Flight Winners Hogan Flight Winners 1st Place: Raymond Suttle, Jr., Matt Meadows, Allen Tanner & Sam Robinson 2nd Place: Kenny Murov, Russ Prince, Mark Osborne & Larry Whittaker 3rd place: Harry Conn, Eric Conn, Bill Goodale & Sue Goodale Snead Flight Winners 1st Place: Joan Forrest, III, Tal Forrest, IV, John Forrest, IV & Kevin Forrest 2nd Place: Felix Dorough, Bobby Martin, Cece Dorough & Andrea Fuentes 3rd place: Brandon Armstrong, Warren Harvey, Jim Collins, Josh Nelms Hagen Flight Winners 1st Place: Jeremy Forrest, Karen Forrest & Mat Treacy 2nd Place: Larry Bridgman, Jimmy Topping, Don Anderson, Sr., & Don Anderson, Jr. 3rd place: Michael Damsky, Larry Schatzman, Charlie Friedman & Mike Honig Golf tournament photos taken by Baylee Wang

9 Rodef Sholom Damsky Memorial Golf Tournament 9 Dozens of sponsors, dozens of prize drawings, and thousands of dollars raised! The 8th Annual, Rodef Sholom Temple Golf Classic in Memory of Martin Damsky was definitely a huge success! Tournament Chair Kenny Murov welcomed 64 golfers on Sunday morning, June 24th, to Kingsmill Resort s beautiful Woods Course. The weather was perfect throughout the day. Dozens of generous sponsors & donors (secured by committee members Ralph Goldstein Co-Chair, Barbara Gordon, Josh David, Howard Waters, Herb Garfinkel and Steve Shapiro) assured that the teams competed in a first-rate event. Also, each player received a very special Goodie Bag full of useful swag and golf discount coupons, compliments of State Farm agents Herb Garfinkel and A.J. Fraley. Following the golf, the players were treated to an outstanding lunch and prize presentations at Kingsmill s Mounts Bay Recreation Center. A total of $12,000 was raised, the largest amount in the history of The Damsky. Friedman for preparing and serving the delicious dairy lunch. And more special thanks to Judie Kavit for the attractive sponsor signs. And as always, the indispensible Tess Goldblatt held it all together. The tournament always gets rave reviews from the participants, and this year was no different. Many veteran golfers have said that The Damsky is one of the best local tournaments that they play all year long and promise that they intend to continue playing each year. Thanks again to all those whose work achieves such positive feedback. Special thanks go to Robin Murov, Robin Rubenstein, Robin Levy, Sandy Waters, Joanne Gordon, Sarah Barnett, Ruby Conn, Cynthia Becker, Bobbi Goldstein, Roz Damsky, Bonnie Katzenberg, Lisa Margolin, Lori Luckman, Kayren Segall, Karen Minkoff, Cheryl Spatt, Celia Rinaldo, and Sue 2018 Martin Damsky Golf Classic Sponsors RUBY SPONSORS ($ ) Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Kenny & Robin Murov WM Jordan PLATINUM SPONSOR ($750.00) Roz Damsky GOLD SPONSORS ($500.00) United Restaurant Equipment Co. The West Hoffman Investment group of Wells Fargo Advisors Ruby Conn BHHS Towne Realty SILVER SPONSORS ($250.00) Josh & Jenny David Steven & Charlene Wendell Ed Hamill Bonnie & Norman Katzenberg & Barbara & Neil Rosenbaum Deyong s Western Wear, Inc. Steve Shapiro Leslie & Vince Harper and Michael Damsky & Melissa Batum Oyster Point Dental State Farm A.J. Fraley Jeff & Lori Luckman Dixon Hughes Goodman Hugh Barlow Roy Lasris Levin/Brown & Assoc., Inc. Buddy & Libby David Sarfan & Nachman WHITE SPONSORS ($100.00) Guy Levy, DDS Rochelle Portnoy Steve & Sally Seltzer Mark & Marilyn Nataupsky Scott & Janet Kruger Joseph & Janet Schy Silverman Furs A.D. Potts & Assoc., Inc. Charles & Sue Friedman Michael Roberson Linwood & Myra Kramer Waters & Bridgman Marketing Solutions E.W. Muller Contractor, inc. Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly Greenbrier Management Beth & Dan Kluger Barbara Gordon Rabbi Gilah Dror ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Bill & Sue Goodale OTHER DONATIONS Carol & Floyd Lewis Jim & Sarah Barnett Sondra Markoff Rex & Gale Phillips Ira Margolin August - September 2018

10 10 More Photos from the Damsky Memorial Golf Tournament

11 Ritual Committee Article 11 Preparation for the High Holy Days Yes, of course, like everyone else, I look forward to enjoying Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in our wonderful new sanctuary. Just as significant to me is the fact we will be inside a complete building of our own. I would also like to mention some other improvements from other years, including our previous home at Whealton Road. The chairs are so comfortable,i could sit through an entire Yom Kippur Service. The lighting and sound systems are just about perfect. Between the ramps to the ark and an adjustable reading table, everyone can participate in the service, which brings me to my first pitch: Don t be shy about accepting an honor. All parts of the sanctuary are now readily accessible. We hope to see as many people as possible participate, not just during the High Holy Days, but all year long. Back to the subject of sitting: Everyone s attention can fade at some point during the long services. We have two new options for both young and old. We really do love the sound of future generations becoming comfortable with the service, but sometimes their parents need a break. If you both need some time to move around and release pent-up energy, there is now a quiet room where you and your little one can go to release the energy while still taking in the service. For those who want a bit of quiet time for personal reflection and inner thoughts, I recommend the new memorial room. I would be remiss if I did not start the New Year with a pitch: We encourage everyone to try and attend more services and get involved in synagogue activities, so please come enjoy the new facilities and plan to get more involved in the coming year. Or, as they say at certain voting stations: Come Early and Come Often. L shanah Tova Steve Meyerson Ritual Committee Chair August - September 2018

12 12 Meet RST Members They Live in Newport News Special thanks to Sylvia Weinstein Craft and the Oyster Pointer for permitting us to use their good idea! 1. It is my secret desire to live: Janet said: on the water Stan said: near my kids 2. I am looking for someone to go/do with me: Janet said: Travel to Malaysia to see my kids. Stan said: Travel to Malaysia to see my kids. 3. My favorite part of is and I wish: Janet said: The services and all the chanting. Stan said: Being at the most participatory congregation I ve ever seen I love it! 4. You may be surprised to know that I: Janet said: Play mahjong and I participated in a SLACKER TRIATHALON at Buckroe Beach in June (fun swim, run, bike and costumes encouraged!) Stan said::paint landscapes and I write a humorous article for the Oyster Pointer. 5. My hobby/hobbies is/are: Janet said: Our family dogs and swimming. Stan said: reading everything and being competitive in couch potato sports! 6. My life s work is/has been: Janet said: I was a speech language pathologist. Stan said: I was a psychologist, but nothing is as much fun as being Pop. 7. I m looking forward to saying,: Janet said: We re in the new building! Stan said: Anything without making people s eyes roll. 8. The accomplishment I am most proud of: Janet said: My family. Stan said: Janet still sticking around! 9.My perfect day would be: Janet said:spending it at the beach with the whole family on a sunny day. Stan said: The same as Janet s, with a stack of books to read. 10. My motto is: Janet said: Always work the problem (my dad s quote). Stan said: Laugh each day! 11. If I won the lottery, my top 3 spends/gives would be: Janet said:1. College tuition for the grandkids. 2. A house at the beach. 3. Money to help Rodef Sholom. Stan said: 1.All sinful! 2.Endow organizations I love. 3. Finally buying a lottery ticket. 12. My best ideas come to me when: Janet said: I m in places where I can t write them down, like when I m swimming. Stan said: Will come when I m over 90 years old stick around! 13. I admire someone who is/does: Janet said: Someone who is funny. Stan said: Someone who finds Joy in Life!

13 13 Meet RST Members Arnie Abrams & Elaine Abrams They live in Kiln Creek, Newport News. Member since It is my secret desire to live : Arnie said: a life with meaning and purpose. Elaine said: outside the box. 2. I am wild about and not so much about: Arnie said: enjoying the blessings of life and not so much about people who cheat other people. 3. I am looking for someone to go/do with me. Arnie said: enjoying beauty of nature and walking on the beach 4. My favorite part of is and I wish: Arnie said: morning minyan and Friday night services and I wish some services were shorter. Elaine said: the community and I wish more people would take advantage of what we have to offer 5. You may be surprised to know that I : Arnie said: enjoy doing an act of kindness without drawing attention to myself. Elaine said: was taught to color in the lines and not at all creative as a child. 6. My hobby/hobbies is/are: Arnie said: gardening. Elaine said: working with glass and sewing. 7. My life s work is/has been: Arnie said: making a difference. 8. I m looking forward to saying: Arnie said: at the end of my life I fulfilled my potential. 9. The accomplishment I am most proud of: Arnie said: having raised two wonderful children. Elaine said: our children and my nursing career. 10. My perfect day would be: Arnie said: a quiet walk along the beach with Elaine ending with a beautiful sunset. 11. My motto is: Arnie said: a quote by Robert Frost But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep 12. If I won the lottery, my top 3 spends/gives would be: Arnie said: 1. Take care of Elaine, the children and grandchildren. 2. Set up a Charity. 3. Provide gifts to RST, UJCVP, and music and the theater Elaine said: The children, grandchildren and charity. 13. My best ideas come to me when: Arnie said: I walk Elaine said: I am working with glass, my creativity increases. 14. I admire someone who is/does: Arnie said: overcomes and triumphs overcomes obstacles. August - September 2018

14 14 Yahrzeits Loved ones will be remembered on the weekend of: July 28 - Aug. 3, 2018 Melvin Epstein Dina Winer Familant Stanley W. Drucker Diane W Stepanyants Max R. Frank Benjamin Fisch Bess M. Segaloff Edith Borton Mildred Prince Becker Eugene (Buddy) Levin Lillian Burechson Jacob Z. Slavin Gussie Leone Sylvia Karr Bertram Getsug Lotte Goldstein Julius Boris Joyce Black Picker Sallie Rome Morewitz Annie Katz Jessie Weiner Beryl L. Cooper David Silverman Sol G. Teichman Yetta Fisch Rubin Arthur Markowitz Lorraine Weinberg Robert Goldstein Dora B. Mirmelstein Leslie Beth Diamant Rothenberg Blume Segaloff Harold Blumenthal Aug. 4-10, 2018 Morris Rubin Cyril R. Mirmelstein Ethel Heller A. Benson Mirmelstein Maurice Epstein Minnie Schugam Ofsa JoanGaye L. Blechman Heshmat Cohen Gertrude M. Zilber Pincus Silverman Walter Stern Jane Fairman Betty Leven Goldsmith Mehdi Cohen Leonard R. Waters Eva Mirmelstein Blechman Barry Spector Mark Glassman Roz Salken Rebecca Spital Cramer Aug , 2018 Jack Stern Spigel Marty Hochman Eric (Ricky) Leifer Joseph Stern Joseph Stadlin Gloria Goodman Samuel Cohen H. Ray Weiner Anna Boris Bertha Ester Sugerman Bernard M. Weinstock Minnie Heller Freed Milton Cohen Isadore E. Nachman Sam Waranch Israel Spector Jack Suval Jean Silverman Milton Abrams Harry Meyhr Ben Schwartz Sidney Hirsch Frank Phillip Friedland Milton Strauss Tilly Stern Jacob Winer Isaiah Bennett Winer Godfrey Winer Moshe Israel Winer Uriah Winer Ziporah Winer Joseph Tannenbaum Betty Winer Yetta Robota Mallenbaum Jake Friedman Bertha Blumenthal Deborah G. Binder Aug , 2018 Peggy M. Stein Henry Lichtenberg Louis Kurke Irving Berlin Marcos Gleiser Maximo Alvarez-Mena Lena S. Levy Celia Samet Isadore A. Saunders Isadore Levine Thomas D. Morewitz Greta H. Segall Bessie Kaplan Copland Ida Rome Friedland Ida Glasofer Vera Friedman Lucille C. Markowitz Suzanne Mollie Zedd Belle Rothblatt Olshansky Benjamin Abelkop Edward Massell Blechman Louis Rotgin Bertha Nussbaum Diamond Walter S. Segaloff Kieve Sear Charles Albert Braslow Aug , 2018 Moses Salsbury James Earl Barnett, Sr. James N. Gay Rose Hattie Saunders Grace Banks Mirmelstein J.S. King Harry Waxman David Leonard Gutterman Joseph H. Conn Anna Goodman E. David Blechman Sylvia Speck Schonfeld David R. Margulies Evelyn Flax Mirmelstein Samuel Sodden Mary Meyhr Joseph Black Louis Osman Sylvia Gibberman Pike Levine Ira Warren Saunders Sylvia Saunders Joseph Disraeli Brooks Harry Saville Nathan Brown Sept. 1-7, 2018 Sophia R. Weinstein Geneva Serating Alfred Goldstein Jacob Margolis Julius Levy Julius Weinstein Marjorie Becker Epstein Leonard Epstein Anne Feiner Marius Focseneanu Esther F. Beskin Rose Unger Irvin Friedman Gerald Bloch Samuel Hirsch Jennie Pear Lena G. Silverman Annie S. Lipman Harriet Nachman Storm Stanley Alex Gibberman Brian Desher Francis Abram Sear Rosa Hirsch

15 Yahrzeits, continued 15 Sept. 8-14, 2018 Sept , 2018 Sept , 2018 Sept Oct. 5, 2018 Seymour Glasofer David B. Rubin Stanley Goodman Rose Norad Florence Suval Samuel Burlock Benjamin Fairman Milton Levine Boris Margolin Rosemae Levinson Abraham H. Morewitz Gussie Chernock Yetta Jacobs Theresa Kabik Dreyer Ann Waranch Samuel Rosenstein Richard B. Tickler Irving Block Irene Helfand Max Joseph Kanter Shulamith Schneider Hattie Kirsner Hilda Schatzman Morris Epstein Paula Katzman Betty Powell Franklin O. Blechman Alecia L. Salasky Anthony Parrucci Ellis B. Mirmelstein Seth Leonard Strick Henni Dannenberg Marion Olch Ruhman Ethel G. Rogatz Frank Carmel Jeannette Davidson Anna Levine Sarah Lena Carmel Abraham Nosnitsky Lena S. Carmel Cillie Riibner Raphael A. Saville Daniel Goldstein Sidney Klein Joseph Meyer Kaplan Alfred Morris Max F. Fitzig Sara Rosenstein Cooper Marcia Kurke Aaron Ann D. Edelberg Ben Gordon Jacob N. Kluger Julius Conn Bernice T. Levingston Gertrude Rubin Rita Block Spirn Harry M. Spector Judith Margulies Daniel Kemack Rose Cohen Deborah Want Joseph I. Goldstein Mordecai Newman Bernard ( Bucky ) Fox Emil Schoenbaum Bernard Raskin Claude Blount Henry Perzekow Elsie Glassman Jacob Brenner Morris Leon Goldberg Adelaide A. Wolf Dora Silber Klein Harry Marks Clara Kaplan Frances Slutsky Zwerdling Erwin Benson Drucker Ida Sugerman Reba Kaplan Carolyn P. Hornsby Gertrude Goldstein Sophie Abraham Norma N. Lasris Nellie Katz Sylvia Spatt Helen Kopp Plattner Bertha Feldstein Katherine Goldblatt Corinne Shavitt Hilda Goldstein Polly Brodsky Rae Gordon Tibe Nathenson Saevitz Philip Markowitz William R. David William Diamonstein Jack E. Friedman Nathan Lipman Fred Morewitz Joseph Newman Mike Eisenberg Herman Kabik Goldie Lindemann Ida Epstein Harry January Macy M. Carmel Samuel Adelson Leon Blackman Benjamin M. Rome Jacob Schy Judge Macy Carmel Lena Mirvis Bert A. Nachman Hilda Brownstein Shirley J. Peltz Morris S. Cooper Judah Mordecai Carmel Benjamin Satisky Lynda Ellen Goldsmith Abram Brownstein Joseph Lipman Harry Ellenson Sade K. Richman Alexander Stern Jennie Finkle Mershon Esther Obstler August - September 2018

16 16 Todah Rabah Angel Gifts In memory of Leah Rubenstein, mother of Adam Rubenstein David & Ellen Herold Endowment Fund In memory of Jayne Zilber Sam & Lisa Margolin In memory of Susanne Porter, Jeanette Weinberg s mother Sam & Lisa Margolin In memory of Beverly Levine, Lori Luckman s mother Sam & Lisa Margolin In memory of Milton Katz Sam & Lisa Margolin Wishing a speedy recovery to Barbara Gordon Sam & Lisa Margolin In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother Sam & Lisa Margolin In honor of Martha Katz-Hyman s special birthday Sam & Lisa Margolin In memory of Karen Schryer Phillip Levy In memory of Cis Posner Sam & Lisa Margolin Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Stanley & Pat Scher In honor of Daniel Kruger s graduation Stanley & Pat Scher In memory of David Betts, Jay Warren s brother Sam & Lisa Margolin Silverman-Schoenbaum Fund Thank You! In memory of Beverly Levine, Lori Luckman s mother Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman In memory of Susanne Porter, Jeanette Weinberg s mother Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman In memory of Leah Rubenstein, Adam Rubenstein s mother Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman In memory of Cis Posner Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman RuthAnn, Lynn & Bunny Schoenbaum In memory of Evelyn Richard, Karen Friedman s mother Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman In memory of David K. Betts Louis & Bobbi Sue Silverman Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness) In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother Saul & Carina Gleiser In honor of Marilyn Nataupsky Saul & Carina Gleiser In memory of Cis Posner Bart Feinbaum Dina & Leon Familant Memorial Scholarship Fund In memory of Arlene Katz Joe & Lynne Familant In memory of Linda Gross Joe & Lynne Familant Wishing Lidia Mayer a full recovery Joe & Lynne Familant Rabbi s Discretionary Fund In honor of Rabbi Norman Golner s chanting of Shacharit at Lainey Epstein s Bat Mitzvah Don & Julie Strouse In memory of Michael Getler, cousin of Bebe Petock Mike & Jill Keech In honor of Christina Landrum s first aliyah Don & Julie Strouse In memory of Milton Katz Bill & Sylvia Craft Arnie & Elaine Abrams In honor of Rabbi Dror Janice Rockwell The Goodman Family In honor of Rabbi Dror s inspiring & insightful Lunch & Learn classes Bill & Sylvia Craft In memory of Lena Goodman Gerald & Marcie Markowitz In memory of Ernestine Firestone Phillip Levy In memory of Cis Posner Bill & Sylvia Craft Marc Seleznow The Flecker Family In memory of Dr. Burt Rosen Bill & Sylvia Craft

17 Todah Rabah, continued Eric and Jack Luckman Endowment Fund In memory of Beverly Levine, Lori Luckman s mother Betty Levin Sarah Barnett Eric & Debby Bashkoff Myra & Linwood Kramer In memory of Jayne Zilber Jeff & Lori Luckman In memory of Beverly Levine, Lori Luckman s mother Harry Winters In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother Jeff & Lori Luckman In memory of Elaine Weintraub Jeff & Lori Luckman In memory of Doris A. Fox Jeff & Lori Luckman In honor of Chloe Shanahans s graduation Jeff & Lori Luckman In memory of Cis Posner Jeff & Lori Luckman In honor of Jessica Luckman s dance accomplishments Jeff & Lori Luckman The Leonard B. Aaron Fund Debra Aaron & Bonnie King Sisterhood Torah Fund In memory of Susanne Porter, Jeanette Weinberg s mother Tsvi & Martha Katz-Hyman In memory of Karen Friedman s mother Jay & Tova Warren In memory of Alicia Friedman s grandmother, Bernice Kaplan David & Karin Levy In memory of Herbert Hotchner Jay & Tova Warren In honor of Sara Traster & Dave Harriss new daughter, Edele Caroline Jay & Tova Warren In honor of Saul & Carina Gleiser s new granddaughter, Aviva Leah Jay & Tova Warren In honor of Steve & Sheila Bookbinder s new granddaughter, Aviva Leah Jay & Tova Warren In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother David & Karen Levy Jay & Tova Warren Tsvi & Martha Katz-Hyman The Seymour & Lillian Glasofer Education Fund In memory of Susanne Porter, Jeanette Weinberg s mother In memory of Leonard Marelle Gwaltney In memory of David K. Betts In memory of John Andrew Lacey, Jr., Stephen Lacey s grandfather In memory of Leah Rubenstein, Robin Rubenstein s mother 17 In honor of Micah Hochman s graduation & attending GMU in fall 2018 Alan & Chris Hochman In memory of Abe Firestone Harry Kirschbaum In honor of Lainey Epstein s Bat Mitzvah Harry Kirschbaum Don & Julie Strouse In honor of the 2018 Adult B nai Mitzvah Class In honor of Stephen Lacey receiving AETC Commander s Award for Top Graduate of his Class In honor of Charlie Barnett receiving his MBA from University of Texas In honor of Annie Goldblatt s acceptance into the Tufts University Master s of Occupational Therapy Program In honor of Annie Goldblatt & Jonathan Wertheim s engagement Jim & Sarah Barnett In honor of Chris Hochman s becoming a nurse Alan, Micah & Dahvi Hochman In honor of Christina Landrum s first aliyah In honor of Chyna Wilson s being named B.C. Charles Teacher of the Year continued on page 15 August - September 2018

18 18 Celebrate Special Occasions at Having a special birthday or anniversary? Remembering a departed loved one? Want to share good news or good fortune with friends? Are you reading Haftorah on the anniversary of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Celebrate that special occasion with Temple members by sponsoring a Oneg Shabbat, a Kiddush Luncheon, or Minyan Breakfast. For the most basic menu selection, your minimum donation of $50 for a Oneg Shabbat, $150 for a Kiddush Luncheon, or $35 for a Minyan Breakfast is tax-deductible. Call the Temple Office to schedule your sponsorship. Thank you to the following who have sponsored or provided a meal: March Meals Hank Brodsky in memory of Frances Brodsky Mike Klesmer in memory of Helen Klesmer The Hyman family in honor of Tzipora becoming a Bat Mitzvah Arnie Abrams in honor of his birthday David Levy in memory of Arthur Levy April Meals Dr. Mark and Marilyn Natuapsky in honor of Marilyn s recovery and in memory of Mark s parents, George and Marian Nataupsky. Rhoda Nachman and Ben Abraham in memory of Philip Abraham The Firestone families in memory of Abe Firestone Aileen Familant in honor of Harold s birthday The Goldblatt brothers in honor of the 91st birthday of Stanley Goldblatt Martha and Tsvi Katz-Hyman in honor of Martha s 70th birthday May Meals Mike Klesmer in memory of Irving Klesmer The Weiser family in honor of Zach s Bar Mitzvah Arnie Abrams in memory of Anita Abrams Beth Arager in memory of her parents, Rhea and Joseph Tannen The Schy and Chapman families in loving memory of Albert and Dorothy Schy Eric Koppelman in memory of Pauline Koppelman June Meals The Frank family in honor of Carson s Bar Mitzvah July Meals Barbara Gordon and Ellen Waranch Just because we can! Jeff and Lori Luckman in memory of Eric Luckman Martha Katz-Hyman in memory of Bessie Lucille Hyman

19 Todah Rabah, continued In memory of Helen Glasofer In memory of Lyla Longman, Susan Longman s mother In honor of Saul & Carina Gleiser s new granddaughter Jim & Sarah Barnett In honor of Ronin Wood s marriage to Jessica Harllee Jim & Sarah Barnett In memory of Evelyn Richard, Karen Friedman s mother Larry & Danile Spokony In memory of David Betts, Jay Warren s Brother Larry & Danile Spokony Robert J & Helen Sarfan- Soefer Fund In memory of Cis Posner Ellyn Soefer In memory of Barry Jacob s mother Ellyn Soefer Building Fund Relocation Guy & Robin Levy Celia Rinaldo Get well wishes to Barbara Gordon Gary & Janet Nachman Saul & Carina Gleiser In memory of Cis Posner Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch Linda Roesen Kenny & Robin Murov Al & Fran Moliken Frances Murray White Arthur & Jean Fass Thelma Oser Norman & Bonnie Katzenberg Jim & Sarah Barnett Jeff & Mona Flax Charles & Sue Friedman Joanne Roos Penny Flecker & family Richard & Joanne Gordon Ron & Cindy Kramer Judy Salken Roz Damsky Neil Rose Nancy Fass Neal & Barbara Rosenbaum In memory of Susan Longman s mohter, Lyla Longman Gary & Janet Nachman Norman & Bonnie Katzenberg Beth & Jack Arager Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch In memory of Herbert Hotchner Richard & Joanne Gordon Jack & Beth Arager Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Charles & Sue Friedman Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch Gary & Janet Nachman In memory of Lena Goodman Jack & Beth Arager Jeff & Bonnie Spigel Rabbi Norman & Jeanne Golner Al & Fran Moliken Charles & Sue Friedman Alan & Rona Altschuler Gary & Janet Nachman In memory of Jayne Zilber Norman & Bonnie Katzenberg Betty Levin Kenny & Robin Murov Charles & Sue Friedman Mark & Marilyn Nataupsky Rochelle Portnoy Evelyn Goodman Marvin & Selma Posner Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Jack & Beth Arager 19 In memory of Beverly Levine, Lori Luckman s mother Kenny & Robin Murov Herb & Betsi Garfinkel Rochelle Portnoy Jack & Beth Arager In memory of Dorene Sarfan Tom & Peggy Miller Chris & Donna Mason Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein In memory of Mayer Sarfan Chris & Donna Mason Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein In condolence to Dave Hillelsohn & Family Linwood & Myra Kramer In memory of Devera Belkov s great-grandson Linwood & Myra Kramer In memory of Susanne Porter, Jeanette Weinberg s mother Gary & Janet Nachman Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch In memory of John Andrew Lacey, Jr., Stephen Lacey s grandfather Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch In memory of Irving Althaus Etta Lee Baker In memory of Sylvia Carmel Kenny & Robin Murov In memory of Rick Margulies, Harvey Margulies brother Kenny & Robin Murov Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Sondra Markoff continued on page 16 August - September 2018

20 20 Todah Rabah, continued In memory of Milton Katz Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein Gary & Janet Nachman Linda Roesen Lawrence & Candy Familant Harvey & Doris Margulies Kenny & Robin Murov Shelly Portnoy Gary & Janet Nachman Richard & Joanne Gordon Charles & Sue Friedman In memory of Leah Rubenstein Charles & Sue Friedman Sandy & Nancy Simon Kenny & Robin Murov Richard & Joanne Gordon In memory of Meetsie Dickler Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein In memory of Martin Krinick Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein In memory of David Betts, Jay Warren s brother Kenny & Robin Murov In honor of Robyn Becker s engagement Kenny & Robin Murov In honor of Josh David s Blue Yarmulke Award Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch Betty Levin Geofrey & Lisa Nochimson Rex & Gale Phillips In honor of the birth of Larry & Joy Spigel s new grandchild Norman & Bonnie Katzenberg In honor of Chris Hochman receiving her nursing degree Ralph & Bobbi Goldstein In honor of Tzipora Hyman s Bat Mitzvah Barbara Gordon & Ellen Waranch In honor of Amanda Eisner s engagement Kenny & Robin Murov In honor of the birth of Marshall & Rebecca Scheetz s daughter, Aviva Don & Julie Strouse In honor of the Scheetz s new home Ethel Krinick In honor of Marilyn Nataupsky Rabbi Norman & Jeanne Golner Richard & Joanne Gordon In honor of Barbara Gordon s hard work on our magnificent temple Richard & Joanne Gordon In honor of Josh David s hard work on our magnificent temple Richard & Joanne Gordon In honor of Jane Susan Frank s hard work on our magnificent temple Richard & Joanne Gordon In honor of Bonnie Katzenberg s hard work on our magnificent temple Richard & Joanne Gordon In honor of Gertrude Gordon s 100th birthday Betty Levin Kitchen Fund In honor of Martha Katz Hyman s 70th birthday Dave & Elizabeth Johnson Rodef Sholom Minyan Club In memory of Milton Katz Jimmy & Beverly Phillips Sadye C. Nachman Memorial Library Fund In memory of Cis Posner Irving & Adele Greenspon Tsvi & Martha Katz-Hyman In memory of Milton Katz Tsvi & Martha Katz-Hyman Synagogue Fund Celebrating Purim Harry Kirschbaum Loraine and Louis Drucker Music Fund Barbara Drucker Smith Bernice S. Gordon Fund In memory of Billy Gordon Richard & Joanne Gordon In memory of Cis Posner Gertrude S. Gordon Torah Fund In memory of Milton Katz David & Karen Levy In memory of Cis Posner David & Karen Levy

21 RST Sisterhood 21 The information for receiving this coming year s New Year s Greeting book/congregational directory, along with information about putting an ad in the book, is in the mail. Please return the forms as shown on each letter by the deadline of Friday, August 17, We are working on a very tight schedule this year because Rosh Hashanah begins on Sept. 9th, and we d like to have the directory in your hands by then. Forms are also available on the RST website. Please contact Martha Katz-Hyman (mbkatzhyman@juno.com) with any questions. RST Men s Club Atid means future in Hebrew. As Women s League for Conservative Judaism enters its second century, Torah Fund begins its 77th year, and the State of Israel enters its 71st, we look forward with joy to our future together with you. The 5779 Torah Fund pin envelopes the Hebrew word for future (atid) with a stylized Magen David. It represents our wish for a distinctly Jewish future, for ourselves as individuals, our families, and our communities. The seminaries of the Conservative/Masorti Movement, which we support through Torah Fund, are doing the great work that helps us navigate our future together, as one people. And our sisterhoods provide the social and educational networks the extended family that helps us go forward into our future as Jewish women, with confidence. Receive the Torah Fund pin for 5779 as a gift to you in recognition of your generous support at the Benefactor level. Contact Martha Katz-Hyman if you wish to be a Torah Fund Benefactor this coming year. You will have your pin in time for the High Holy Days. And don t forget that you can send beautiful Torah Fund cards to congregants, friends and relatives and support Torah Fund in that way as well. Cards are $5.00 each and include postage. Contact Tova Warren, who will be pleased to send them for you. Thank you for your continued support of Torah Fund! Men s Club members had a meaningful and restful weekend retreat with other clubs in the Seaboard Region on June 8-10 at Capital Camps in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. They enjoyed great company, programming, food and fun. Ed Olshansky, Rick Goldblatt, and Bill Becker from the Rodef Sholom Temple Men s Club were in attendance. August - September 2018

22 City Center Blvd. Newport News, Virginia Rabbi...Gilah Dror President...Steve Shapiro Administrator Tess Goldblatt 1 st Vice President, Fundraising & Administration Allen Fraley 2 nd Vice President, Education/Members Services Celia Rinaldo 3 rd Vice Pres., Building & Grounds... Jason Frank Treasurer...Chip Goldstein Recording Secretary... Saul Gleiser Financial Secretary Arnie Abrams Education Director Tess Goldblatt Sisterhood Representative...By Committee Men s Club President Johnny Parker...mensclub@rodefsholomtemple.org Ritual Committee Chair...Steve Meyerson meyersonst@gmail.com Web Manager Judie Kavit webmaster@rodefsholomtemple.org Messenger Editor...Judie Kavit messenger@rodefsholomtemple.org Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class Prayer: Here we are at the foot of Mt. Sinai, and what I want to say is: I see G-d everywhere --- through my prayers, in my heart, I seek to join in the dance, the rhythm of life, the source of our energy, G-d. Judaism has brought me closer to G-d. Torah helps me have a more direct connection to G-d. The opportunity to read Torah, interpret it, and question is refreshing compared to other religions that do not give direct access and try to shape thought through another. Today I stand before you completing the thread that was left unwoven- looking into the tapestry and I feel connected to past, present and future. From my first mikvah which symbolizes a clean break from my non-jewish past, to the foot of Mount Sinai, I can truly say my spirit is home, my spirit is safe. Here we are at the foot of Mt. Sinai, and what we want to say is: We are different people, we came from different backgrounds and have had different life experiences, but together as a Jewish family we arrive home. Here we are at the foot of Mount Sinai immersed in blessings before our family and friends, ever present in the journey, every journey of our people. Our connection to G-d and the Torah His teachingis what has defined us from generation to generation. Bonnie Brooks, Alex Dorfman, Allen Fraley, Quentin Kidd, Christina Landrum, Celia Rinaldo, and Julie Strouse

23 Seven adults became Bar/Bat Mitzvah on the first day of Shavuot. Besides doing an amazing job chanting from the Torah, they gave moving speeches and wrote a class prayer together. Here are some of those writings: Inspired and humbled by my Torah Reading the Torah is almost a magical experience. Just looking at the ancient text that came from the highest authority and endured for millennials - is special, but much more so to be able to navigate through it. portion, Exodus 19: 1-6, I wrote this free-verse poem. I Am Grateful by: Julie Strouse 23 As I was preparing for this event, I realized that I am probably the first in my generation in our family to read the Torah after a few that have not been able to do so. My grandparents grew up surrounded by pogroms and by the time they came of age, the Russian Revolution already took hold, and the socialists regime outright rejected religious freedoms. My parents and later I grew up under the Communist government that almost entirely eradicated religious teachings. But I do know that my mother s grandfather was a very respected Jewish scholar. He is the one I often think of when it comes to Judaism. Not only he lost some of his children to the war against the Nazis, not only he had to witness how Judaism was abolished around him, but it also seems to me that seeing how learning Judaism was not safe anymore, and since the Jewish law calls for safety first - he must have made a tough decision to distance his grandchildren from it. He must have assumed that after countless generations that was the end of Judaism in his family But here we are I sometimes remind my kids that each generation is not only responsible for themselves but also serves as a bridge between its past and its future, and I am glad that today I am helping to connect the Jewish past of our family with its future, and hope it helps the next generations to carry on l Dor v Dor. Alex Dorfman As the night s twinkling stars give in, Making way for dawn, The start of a new day. Our eyes to the sky, The sun shining bright above Mount Sinai. From the beginning of time, to the end of time, And where we stand today, Beneath the earth piled high, Witness to the birth of a new realm of understanding, Our Covenant, To which we will soon claim. Thick clouds gathering, billowing gray smoke, Shards of lightning flashing, thunder booming, Almighty s voice, giving His Commandments While Moses writes. From a previous life long ago left behind, and now resting on eagle s wings, G-d gently sets me down to stand with my long lost kin, the Chosen. And, by the foot of Mount Sinai, my new life, my destiny deigns..... I am grateful. And speaking of being grateful, I want to acknowledge Rabbi Dror and Tess who worked diligently and tirelessly through our learning process in order to see our dreams become a reality. I hold in high esteem Rabbi Norman Golner who worked with me through my conversion process, and his wife, Jeanne, who became a good friend. Thank you to Don who is here with me today and for those of you whose kind words and prayers truly helped to make me feel part of the Covenant and. Thank you. August - September 2018

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