The Prophet. At Temple Isaiah This Month

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1 The Prophet As you read this Winter edition of The Prophet, preparations are in full swing for observing the next major Jewish holiday of Purim. Our Next Dor students are eginning an elective that will have them planning a Purim Shpiel to be presented as part of our Purim Family Service (& Dinner) on March 2. Several folks have signed up to read a piece of the Megillah at our Adult-Focused Purim service and event on the evening of February 28. If you d like to participate with a few lines of the Megillah, be in touch with Rachel Petroff Kessler in the office. We are also collaborating in the communitywide JFHC Purim Palooza which Rabbi Plotkin is helping to coordinate. This year, we are trying a truly new approach with all of the religious schools of the Howard County congregations holding their program AT the Purim Palooza, followed by the fun event itself. I hope to see folks of all ages there on February 25 th. Every year we celebrate the same holidays, though we ourselves are just a little different. The lens through which we see the holiday is impacted by the personal, communal and national events of the year that has passed between. It would be very hard to ignore some specific truths about our approach to Purim this year. Purim is, after all, the story of a ruthless and brutal individual who is set on having his way whenever and however he wants (Haman), utilizing the power structure of a government which is fairly unmoved by the actions of this powerful man so long as the money is coming in and the present power structure is not being challenged (King Achashveirosh). And it all comes tumbling down through the efforts of a truth-telling powerhouse of a feminist role model, one who risks her very own safety and security in a desire to spare others from exploitation and worse (Esther). Through this lens, the parallels to this past year s focus on the courageous work of the #MeToo Movement cannot be denied. It has taken a long time far too long from every viewpoint. But, as the movement to change this reality has claimed, time s up. I have watched with humility and respect as one Esther after another has risen some of them coming from a place of privilege and power, and others from the very opposite side of the spectrum and called out their Haman. For generations we have tended to excuse, deny, try to suppress or explain away the bad behaviors, or otherwise marginalize those who were courageous enough to come forth with their stories of abuse. No more. Just as the biblical Esther brought about light and gladness, joy and honor, so too in our day does the light of justice need to shine. ~~Rabbi Continued on Next Page Shevat/Adar 5778 Winter Prophet 2018 At Temple Isaiah This Month Friday, February 2 Camp Shabbat Service Saturday, February 3 Torah Study Friday, February 9 Shabbat Service 8pm 9am 8pm Saturday, February 10 Torah Study 9am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Friday, February 16 Choir Shabbat Service Saturday, February 17 Torah Study Friday, February 23 Family Shabbat Service Saturday, February 24 Torah Study 8pm 9am 7pm 9am Wednesday, February 28 Purim Service 8pm Friday, March 2 Purim Shabbat Service 7pm Saturday, March 3 Torah Study 9am B nai Mitvzah Paige 10am McPhillips/Chaz McPhillips Friday, March 9 Choir Shabbat 8pm Saturday, March 10 Torah Study 9am Frajerman Bar Mitzvah 10am Tot Shabbat 10:30am

2 There is, though, one particularly bitter element to this moment. As a Jewish man, it is impossible not to notice the extraordinarily large number of Jewish men who have been accused (or admitted to) these terrible and despicable acts for decades. It has been argued that this is the result of the high percentage of Jews involved in the arenas of politics, media, academia and business where the most high profile incidents are found. And while there may be some truth to this, I can t help but wonder if that is the whole story. It is a question that I am committed to continuing in discussion, as we look for ways to help each other and (most importantly) our young sons grow up into the best kind of mensches that this world needs so desperately kind of Mordechai-mensches, supporting, partnering with and celebrating the strong Esthers in their lives. As Justice Louis Brandeis coined the phrase: Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman. More light; more gladness. This conversation is clearly only beginning. L Shalom With Blessings for Peace, Rabbi Craig Axler

3 Synagogue Life...to our January Bat Mitzvah, Hayley Harris to Jeanie and Manny Lazerov on the birth of their great granddaughter, Teigan Blair Schulte..to Valerie and Neil Axel on the birth of their granddaughter, Sloan Taylor Axel....to Ken Hankin on the birth of his grandson, Colin David Stein...to Susan and Roy Appletree on the engagement of their son Jacob to Annie Herrera Book Drive Temple Isaiah's Young Family Volunteer Committee is organizing a book drive. Boxes will be located in the Religious School office from January 28th- February 11th. Below are our needs. 1. Maryland Book Bank The Maryland Book Bank distributes 50,000 free books each year. They are currently in need of new and gently used children's books. Their highest demand is for board books, picture books, leveled readers, easy chapter books and elementary non-fiction. They will not accept encyclopedia sets or magazines. 2. Temple Isaiah We are looking for gently used PJ library books for our library. If you have any that your children no longer read please donate them MECHADEISH / NEW BEGINNINGS Dinner at Lib s Grill Thursday, February 22, pm 8191 Maple Lawn Blvd. This group provides support and social opportunities for individuals starting over after the end of a marriage whether as a result of divorce or death. Join us to forge new friendships, connect to synagogue life, give and receive support, or share your experiences as a single person after marriage. RSVP by February 20 to Ilene@lawhj.com

4 from the President Social action seems to be trending as a household word around the world and throughout our Jewish community. We are living in a time of intolerance, violence and injustice, and people want change. The idea of Tikkun Olam as a movement for justice and righteousness (tzedakah) and loving acts of kindness (chesed) has always been a part of Jewish values and is the essence of the Reform Movement and our Jewish community. The Religious Action Center (RAC) of the Reform Movement stands strong in its mission toward social action and reminds us that in the Torah, Jews are taught to accept others, without prejudice or bias. Judaism also teaches the importance of working with others in the community to achieve social justice. Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of RAC, passionately emphasizes that we, as a Jewish community, have the empowerment to move for social justice and change, embracing the deep meaning of Hineni, the giving of oneself. Temple Isaiah embraces the true spirit of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and we can proudly say Hineni with the many programs and initiatives we partake in. Hineni. As Jews, it is our responsibility to help the stranger as we were strangers in the land of Egypt. Temple Isaiah s work includes, but is not limited to, hosting the homeless Cold Weather Shelter for one week every year; TI congregants volunteer at The Elizabeth House food kitchen in Laurel; and our congregants provide food and services weekly to the Grassroots Day Resource Center. Additionally, Temple Isaiah raises money for local organizations such as HopeWorks, Grassroots and DreamBuilders. Hineni. As Jews, it is our responsibility not to be silent and to act when there is injustice. Temple Isaiah s work includes, but is not limited to, participating in Advocacy Day in Annapolis, plus TI s commitment to host a Syrian refugee family. Hineni. As Jews, it is our responsibility to be proximate with those outside of our community and build relationships and seek understanding of those who are not like us. Temple Isaiah s work includes, but is not limited to, participating in Soul to Soul and forging relationships with the Ahmadiyya Movement of Islam and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hineni. As Jews, it is our responsibility to work to better our existence and that of future generations. Temple Isaiah s work includes TI2020 Social Action Task Force that will work for social justice initiatives to better our community now and in the future. Temple Isaiah s work includes many other acts of Tikkun Olam and TI will continue to support social injustice. I encourage everyone s involvement at Temple Isaiah to help empower our Jewish community as a force in repairing the world. As Rabbi Pesner has said, The sea only parts when we get into the water together. L Shalom, Donna

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7 Board Summary Temple Isaiah welcomes these new members --Welcome: Shekoofeh Sussman, Mauria Shulman, Chris & Emily Dalton, Ken & Gina Goldberg, Rachel Dial, and Jim & Elaine Firestone Task forces for TI 2020 are being formed We continue to access our security needs. We have added a security guard present at Temple Isaiah on Sunday mornings for 5 hours during Sunday School hours. As of January 2018, Temple Isaiah has 509 members *In January, the 6th and 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah classes participated in a Shabbaton, in which the students had the opportunity to bond with their classmates, run a Shabbat service, and learn about their Torah portion.

8 Religious School Seattle Reflections I recently returned from the Annual Gathering of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators held in Seattle. This Annual Gathering is a time of great learning, networking with colleagues and spending time with friends old and new. As a part of the planning committee, I got a little more of an inside look while still having a great experience. I want to share some of what I experienced and learned here. The formal part of the conference kicked off with a great keynote by Tamara Kleinberg, one of the leading thinkers in the country on what it means to be innovative. As she gave all present a chance to hear her thoughts, she also challenged us with the mantra of jump on 2 based on a time she faced her fears while bungee jumping and was so determined that she jumped on 2 instead of the normal 3. She explained that new things are scary, but it is important that we make the jump, or we will be left behind (she showed a slide of logos from companies like Pan-Am, Circuit City and Radio Shack to drive the point home). The gathering continued in this vein, focusing on the idea of innovation as a verb, finding the freedom to fail and working together to gain buy in from all interested parties. For the last part, that means asking different questions not: do you like this?, but rather, what can we do together to make this work? I know as we continue forward with the new innovations for the religious school, I will be counting on asking that question and then truly hearing the answer many times. With any conference, it is pointless if you don t go out and see the city a bit. Everyone in attendance had a chance to see a great improv comedy show in a theater located along Seattle s infamous gum wall and on Tuesday afternoon we split up for field trips around town, including chances for attendees to see Boeing, an innovative high school, the Pacific Science Center, and more. I went to Seattle s Museum of History and Industry, which is funded in large part by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. The focus of this museum is the question of what makes Seattle such a place of innovation. What I noticed is that Seattle was never willing to rest on the way things always have been. After a fire devastated down town Seattle in the late 1890 s, the city leaders didn t try to rebuild as it was, but to do it better, with a unified water supply, wider streets, more open spaces. That spirit of figuring out how to do it better has been part of Seattle s attitude ever since then. On the social side of the conference, it was amazing to see old friends, including one friend with whom I used to carpool to Hebrew School! I also got to be a part of celebrations honoring the ARJE Executive Director, Rabbi Stanley Schickler, for his 18 years of service to the organization. Rabbi Schickler, for those who don t recall, was one of my early influences as a young teen and came to TI in 2016 to be present for my installation as Rabbi Educator. As is often the case, I learned much from these informal times, as the conversation is often free flowing about what we do that is different, where we have challenges and a chance to hear how others have overcome similar challenges. Some of what you ll see coming to our Religious School program will be coming directly from such conversations. I am grateful that TI gives me the opportunity to attend the Annual Gathering of the ARJE each year, I gain so much from it and pass it on to the TI community. Next year I will be there, but my trip won t be nearly as long as I get to bypass the airport and drive right into Washington, DC, for another outstanding gathering. ~~Rabbi Daniel Plotkin

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12 Sisterhood Bonding, connecting, serving, creating ruach Hard to believe Spring is just around the corner! Although it seems like just yesterday we were cooking Israeli falafels with the Rabbi, there s still a lot planned before the cherry blossoms are flowering. We ll be hanging out at a Glory Days happy hour, playing bingo, and participating in a fantastic Women s Seder. As you are doing your Passover prep, remember that sisterhood relies on volunteers like you to plan all these great activities. Be part of the team that makes it all happen. The sisterhood board has several openings for next year. Contact Allison Hoffman for more information. ahoffman1970@gmail.com And don t forget our ongoing fundraiser with Glory Days or to put these upcoming events on your calendar: April 3, :00 PM - Sisterhood Board Meeting: Come by and see how we work. Just let us know you re coming so we open the door for you. April 30, :00 PM 9:00 PM - Paint Columbia Art Center: Sip some wine with fellow Sisterhood members and create a work of art with expert guidance from the folks at the Art Center. May 1, :00 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting May 14, :00 PM Book Club at TI: Stay tuned for more information. June 5, :00 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting June 8, :00 PM Sisterhood Shabbat: Join us for our annual dinner. We ll be voting on next year s board and some proposed changes to our by-laws. Then join us for Shabbat services. June 10, 2018 Mahjong Tournament: Stay tuned for more information. See you soon, Amy Kaplan

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14 Save the Date for Lunch and Learn at Dinnertime Renaissance The Renaissance Group is pleased to invite all empty nesters (couples and singles) to join us for our second annual "Lunch and Learn at Dinner Time" to be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 5pm at Temple Isaiah. We are delighted to announce that our own Rabbi Daniel Plotkin will be our teacher/speaker for the evening. He ll share a new and interesting perspective on Passover. A light dinner and dessert will be served. Cost for the evening will be $18.00 per person. To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, please contact Ellen Strichartz at mstarts3@aol.com. Then mail your check, made out to Temple Isaiah, to her at 6380 Bright Plume, Columbia We are looking forward to hearing from you! Social Action Willing workers planted ten trees on Temple Isaiah grounds November 12 through a grant to Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. Denny Rapport, Temple Isaiah Sacred Grounds Committee, gave a workshop and instructions to volunteers who used tools and equipment provided by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

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16 Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund Contributor s Guide to Funds Temple Isaiah strives to be a place where prayer, learning and tikkun olam are vital and fulfilling components of our Jewish community. Temple Isaiah s General Fund Where It s Needed Most : For the general benefit of TI to support and enhance programs, allowing for the greatest flexibility in fulfilling our mission A House of Learning Beit Midrash Religious School Fund to be used for equipment and special activities that support the religious school. Preschool Fund to be used for equipment and special activities that support the TI Panoff preschool. Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund to be used to provide financial assistance for tuition to Religious School and Preschool families. Andy was a life-long member of TI who died at 40. Library Fund to be used for books and materials that support TI s Library. This fund honors Dalia Feldman, TI s long-time B nai Mitzvah tutor. A House of Prayer Beit T filah Prayer Book Fund to be used to purchase and maintain prayer books. The fund honors Michael Brunner, TI s 3 rd president, who passed away at a young age. Judaica/Life Cycle Fund to support life cycle events as well as the worship needs of the temple, sanctuary and ritual objects. A House of Gathering Beit Knesset Building Enhancement Fund to be used to enhance and beautify our building. Mortgage Reduction Fund to be used to reduce the principal of the building s mortgage balance. Programming & Cultural Funds Tarbut Yehudiah Shir Isaiah Fund to be used to cover the costs of our adult choir. Cultural Arts and Speaker Fund to be used to support enrichment programs such as speakers, concerts, lectures and performances. Discretionary Funds These funds accept contributions in appreciation of the Rabbi and President and are to be used at their discretion to support temple families in need and programs: Rabbi Axler s Discretionary Fund Rabbi Plotkin s Discretionary Fund President s Discretionary Fund Youth Funds Ben Topus Shabbaton Fund Ben Topus Shabbaton Fund to be used to support the annual Shabbaton for teens. Ben died tragically as a teenager. His love for the Reform Jewish youth movement is the spirit behind this program for our youth. Youth Fund to be used to support youth activities and programs (including camps and leadership conferences). This fund also supports special needs children, assisting in providing them access to TI programs and activities. The Youth Fund honors three TI members: Dick Goldbergan early leader and past president of TI, Ellen Brill- a teenage member of TI who passed away at an early age and Rabbi Richard Sternbergerthe Mid-Atlantic Director of UAHC who helped form TI.. Repairing Our World Tikkun Olam Social Action Fund to be used to support social service agencies and social action projects. This fund honors Jonathan Altman, a TI member who tragically died in his twenties while serving on the TI board; this fund remembers his commitment to social action causes. Caring for Each Other G milut Hasadim Financial Assistance Fund to be used to provide financial assistance for dues to families in need. SEND DONATIONS TO: Temple Isaiah, Scaggsville Rd., Fulton, MD Donor s Name: Address: Phone: Donation is: In Honor of In Memory of: Please send a card to: Name: Address: Donation is to the following Fund: Temple Isaiah s General Fund A House of Learning Religious School Fund Special Needs Fund Preschool Fund Renèe s Garden Fund Andy Goldberg Tuition Assistance Fund Library Fund A House of Prayer Prayer Book Fund Judaica/Life Cycle Fund A House of Gathering Building Enhancement Fund Mortgage Reduction Fund Programming and Cultural Funds Shir Isaiah Fund Cultural Arts and Speaker Fund Discretionary Funds Rabbi Axler s Discretionary Fund Rabbi Plotkin s Discretionary Fund President s Discretionary Fund Youth Funds Ben Topus Shabbaton Fund Youth Fund Repairing Our World Social Action Fund Caring For Each Other Financial Assistance Fund

17 Donations May their memories be for a blessing. May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Murray Geller, step-father of Ken (Patryce Toye) Moss, grandfather of Alexandra & Daniel Moss Bess Keiler, mother of Laura Topper, grandmother of Jacob & Nathaniel Barry A. Lake, brother of Hope (Jeff) Kassman and Jeff (our preschool teacher Wendy) Lake, uncle of Julia, Paige & Drew Kassman, Justin (Rachel) Lake, Danielle (Ethan) Griffith and Nicole Lake. Temple Isaiah General Fund In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Jackie & Roger Norden In memory of Muriel Boguslav from Lorraine & Michael Davis In memory of Barbara Michels from Harold Michels In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Margie & Denny Rapport In appreciation of Rabbi Plotkin from Margie & Denny Rapport In appreciation of Rachel Petroff Kessler from Margie & Denny Rapport Mazel Tov Helen & Sandy Winoker from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov Mazel Tov Karen & David Zolet from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In memory of Dr. Barry Handwerger from Douglas Frost In honor of Morry Zolet from Karen & David Zolet In memory of Marvin Kaplan from Donna & Steven Kaplan In memory of Theodore Pick from Jane Mills In memory of Simme Cynkin from Susan & Kenneth Klebanow In memory of Murray Geller from Ken Epstein In memory of Chester Schreibstein from Richard & Janet Schreibstein A House of Learning Religious School Fund In memory of Fay Rosen from Margery & Dennis Rapport In honor of the Temple Isaiah Religious School from Shana Schwartzberg-Brayton & Jonathan Brayton Mazel Tov to the Green & Winoker Families from Susan & Matthew Soifer In appreciation of Rachel Petroff Kessler from Jane Morse Preschool Fund In memory of George Joel from Louise & Barnet Corwin In appreciation of The Preschool from Frona & Robert Dubin In memory of David Fisher from Rayzee & Fred Berko In memory of Boris Karasik from Nancy & Steve Karasik In memory of Barry Lake from Carol & Jason Shapiro Library Fund In memory of Norbert Rotter from Stuart Rotter A House of Prayer Prayer Book Fund In memory of Goldie Chavenson from Rayzee & Fred Berko Judaica/Life Cycle Fund Mazel Tov to Ken Hankin from Diana & Steven Newman In honor of Sue & Hal Furman from Diana & Steve Newman Mazel Tov to Phyllis & Michael Kramer from Diana & Steven Newman Mazel Tov to Helen & Sandy Winoker from Diana & Steven Newman Mazel Tov to Lynne & Brian Groveman from Diana & Steven Newman In memory of Amy Gordon from Susan & Larry Gordon Mazel Tov to Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov from Diana & Steve Newman A House of Gathering Mortgage Reduction Fund In memory of Jack Perolman from Cathie & Gary Perolman Programming and Cultural Funds Shir Isaiah (choir) Fund In memory of Muriel Boguslav from Marilyn Handwerger In memory of Barry Handwerger from Marge & Ralph Fessler Cultural Arts & Speaker Funds In appreciation of Ellen Strichartz from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In appreciation of Doris & Allan Geisler from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In Honor of Donna Kane, by Jeffrey and Janis Goldman Almost 3 years ago, my wife s daughter, Debbie Fink Green, died from a rare cancer. Soon after the funeral, we reached out to several grief groups, both Jewish and non-jewish. We joined a group that was sponsored by Jewish Community Services, under the auspices of Levinson s Funeral home in Pikesville. The weekly meetings were held in Columbia. This grief group was specifically for parents who had lost an adult child, and the group leader was Donna Kane. There were a total of 6 parents. At the end of the 8 weeks of grief counseling, as the 6 of us started to leave, we looked at each other: no one wanted the group to end. We all wanted to continue with the camaraderie and the empathetic support we gave to each other. It has now been 2-1/2 years of monthly dinners for the 6 of us. We have a bond and a friendship that will last forever all because of Donna Kane and the wonderful counseling sessions she ran. We made a donation to Temple Isaiah last year in Memory of our Debbie. This year, we are making our donation in Honor of Donna Kane. A note from Rabbi Axler: Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Goldmans, we are in the process of replacing and modernizing the video equipment in our sanctuary. This will enable us to more easily capture high quality digital of our services and events as well as webcast certain events and services. Look for more information soon on these updates.

18 Discretionary Funds Rabbi s Discretionary Fund Mazel Tov Eliana Axler from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In memory of Muriel Boguslav from Marge & Ralph Fessler In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Lenore & Matthew Flyer In memory of Bertha Jandorf from Linda & Michael Rosenberg In memory of Dorothy Rosenberg from Linda & Michael Rosenberg In honor of Rachel & Michael Zang from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In memory of Lilli Mendelson from Linda & Joe Mendelson In memory of Lore Aufhauser from Susan Aufhauser & Matthew Soifer In memory of Fred Aufhauser from Susan Aufhauser & Matthew Soifer In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Janice Glickman-Blum & Gary Blum In honor of Rabbi Axler from Shana Schwartzberg-Brayton & Jonathan Brayton In memory of Fay Kramer from Elaine & Sheldon Kramer In memory of In memory of Linda Gordon from Terri L. Wolkoff In memory of Barry Lake from the Lake/Kassman Families In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Louise & Barnet Corwin Mazel Tov Eliana Axler from Carol & Larry Levin In memory of Cindy Hoffman Hankin from William Hoffman, O.D. Mazel Tov Eliana Axler from Luba Fineman In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Barbara Lisle Mazel Tov Eliana Axler from Barbara & Larry Davis In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Autumn & Daniel Rosenblum In appreciation of Rabbi Axler from Susan Chagrin In memory of Blanche Shaivitz Wormser from Robin & Joel Shaivitz Rabbi Daniel Plotkin s Discretionary Fund In appreciation of Rabbi Dan Plotkin from Cathie & Gary Perolman Youth Funds Youth Fund In memory of Marcia Lachman from Ellynn & Jim Self Youth Services Fund Mazel Tov Eliana Axler from Gail & Jay Boyar Repairing Our World Social Action Fund In appreciation of the Temple Isaiah Community from Wendy & Andrew Scherer In memory of Monte Reiser from Beth Reiser Mazel Tov Bobby Zweig from Diane & Michael Castiglione Mazel Tov Susan & Larry Gordon from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov Mazel Tov Sue & Roy Appletree from Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov In memory of Eugene Boguslav from Marge & Ralph Fessler In memory of Yetta Fessler from Marge & Ralph Fessler In memory of Leon Fessler from Marge & Ralph Fessler In memory of Bill Fessler from Marge & Ralph Fessler In memory of Arnold Drapkin from Meredith Lundergan In memory of Barry Lake from Carol & Jason Shapiro In memory of Robert Taubman from Susan & Gary Rosenbaum Caring for Each Other Financial Assistance Fund In memory of Daniel Corwin from Louise & Barnet Corwin In appreciation of Temple Isaiah from Maida & Dean Johnson In memory of Shirley Strichartz from Ellen & Stan Strichartz In memory of Nancy Corwin Gordon from Louise & Barnet Corwin In memory of Bertram Strober from Carol & Larry Levin In memory of Cindy Hoffman Hankin from William Hoffman, O.D. In memory of Leon Goldstein from Susanne Goldstein & Jacob Blumenthal In memory of Ann Berson Smertz from Ellen & Stan Strichartz In memory of Johanna Kahn from Carol Lewis

19 February 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 8pm Camp Harlam Shabbat 3 9am Torah Study 4 9am Religious School 9am Beresheet 9am Gift Shop 2pm JYTI- SouperBowling 5 6 7pm Religious School Committee Meeting 7pm Sisterhood Meeting 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal 7 7pm Adult B nai Mitzvah Class 8 9 8pm Shabbat Service 10 9am Torah Study 10:30am Tot Shabbat 6pm All Ages Pizza Bingo 11 9am Religious School 9am Gift Shop 9am Men s Club Brunch 9:30am Babies & Bagels 11:30 5th Grade Family Ed 1pm SYTI Lounge Hours 2pm DreamBuilders General Meeting 6pm Gesher, Next Dor, Dor v Dor pm Mechadeish Coffees & Conversation 7pm Executive Board Meeting 8pm TI Board Meeting 14 11am Gift Shop 15 7pm Torah on Tap 16 8pm Choir Shabbat Service 17 9am Torah Study 18 No Religious School 19 Office Closed President s Day 20 7pm Sisterhood Happy Hour 7:30pm Choir Practice 21 11am Gift Shop 6:30pm ConnecTIon Hamentaschen Baking 7pm Adult B nai Mitzvah 7:30 Soul to Soul At Bait ul- Rahman Mosque 22 7pm Mechadeish Dinner at Lib s Grill 7pm Israel In Its 70th:Challenges & Opportunities 23 7pm Family Shabbat Service 24 9am Torah Study 25 9am Religious School at PurimPalooza 6pm Gesher, Next Dor am Gift Shop 8pm Purim Service

20 March 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 6pm Purim Family Dinner 7pm Purim Shabbat Service w/ Purim Schpiel 3 9am Torah Study 10am McPhillips/ McPhillips B nai Mitzvah 4 9am Religious School, Beresheet Gift Shop, Men s Club Brunch 9:30 K Family Ed 11am 3rd Grade Family Ed 6pm Gesher, Next Dor, Dor v Dor 5 6 6:45pm TIPS Committee Meeting 7pm Religious School Committee Meeting 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal 7 11am Gift Shop 7pm Adult B nai Mitzvah 7pm Adult Ed w/ Rabbi 8 9 8pm Choir Shabbat Service 10 9am Torah Study 10am Frajerman Bar Mitzvah 10:30am Tot Shabbat 5pm Dream- Builders Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction 11 8am Pancakes & Pajamas 9am Religious School, Gift Shop 1st Grade Family Ed 1pm JYTI-Candy Seder 5pm Women s Seder 6pm Gesher, Next Dor pm Soul to Soul At LDS Ward 7pm Wise Aging 7pm Executive Board Meeting 8pm TI Board Meeting 14 11am Gift Shop 7pm Adult Ed w/ Rabbi 15 7pm Torah on Tap 16 8pm Shabbat Service 17 9am Torah Study 10am Newman Bar Mitzvah 18 9am Religious School Gift Shop 9:30am Babies & Bagels 2pm Sisterhood Maj Tutorial :30pm Choir Rehearsal 21 11am Gift Shop 12pm TIPS Closes at Noon 7pm Adult B nai Mitzvah\7pm Adult Ed w/rabbi pm Family Shabbat Service Ben Topus Shabbaton 24 9am Torah Study 10am Cohen Bat Mitzvah 6pm Mechadeish Havdallah 25 9am Religious School Gift Shop 11am 6th Grade Family Ed 4pm Renaissance Dinner & Learn 6pm Gesher 26 7pm Mechadeish Coffee & Conversation 27 7pm B nai Mitzvah Parent Meeting 7pm Wise Aging 28 11am Gift Shop 7pm Adult Ed w/ Rabbi First Seder Office Closes at Noon NO SHABBAT SERVICE 31 9am Torah Study Second Seder

21 Volunteer for Purim Palooza! This year s Purim Palooza & Kids Activity Expo is February 25, from 11:00am-1:00 pm at Long Reach High School. The Federation is seeking volunteers to help with setting up, supervising games, giving out prizes, and more! To sign up as a volunteer, visit purim1. Family Hamantashen Bake Monday, February 19 (President s Day) 11:00 am 770 Howes Lane, Columbia Get into the Purim spirit as you make your very own hamataschen from scratch! Join PJ Library in Howard County and Chabad of Clarksville on your day off! $5 per baker. RSVP to Chaya@ChabadClarksville.org or Israel in Its 70 th : Challenges & Opportunities Thursday, February 22 7:00 pm Temple Isaiah Look back on 70 years with Reuven Azar, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC. Hear about the challenges and opportunities the country currently faces as it moves into its 71st year. Program is free, but advance registration is recommended. Register at Associated.org/HoCoIsrael. Find more information about Israel in Howard County at JewishHowardCounty.org/shlichut. Purim Palooza & Kids Activity Expo Sunday, February 25 11:00 am-1:00 pm Long Reach High School (6101 Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia) This year s Purim-themed carnival features photo novelties, airbrush hats and shirts, face painting, DJ Doug s Simon Says, games, prizes, food, and more! FREE Entry! Proceeds raised will support Howard County synagogues and religious school education. Purchase unlimited wristbands at Associated.org/PurimWristband. For more information about the Palooza and sponsorship opportunities, visit JewishHowardCounty.org/Purim2018. Pop Up Shabbat Friday, March 9 Looking for a way to celebrate Shabbat and get to know your Jewish neighbors? Young families in Howard County are invited to Pop Up Shabbat, a fun, informal way to celebrate Shabbat and get to know your community. Sign up here as a host or guest and we ll match you with the perfect fit for your Shabbat meal! Please note: there is a guest fee of $18/ family to help defray host expenses. For more information, contact Meghann Schwartz at Mschwartz@JewishHowardCounty.org.

22 A Reform Congregation of Central Maryland Scaggsville Road Fulton, Maryland Phone Fax Religious School Preschool to Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism URJ Rabbi Craig Axler Rabbi Mark J. Panoff, Emeritus Rebecca Droller Cantorial Soloist Rabbi Daniel Plotkin Rabbi Educator Amy Snyder Preschool Director Helen Winoker Administrator/Facilities Manager Lori Levitas Rabbi s Assistant Rachel Petroff Kessler Family Educator Beth Luntz Administrative Assistant Board of Trustees Donna Kasoff President Marshall Kohen Executive Vice President Gary Perolman Financial Vice President Barbara Lisle Membership Vice President Diana Newman Religious Vice President Michael Nord Treasurer Michelle Markow Secretary Rick Maltz Trustee Ellen Strichartz Trustee Lisa Welch Trustee Eric McCormick Trustee Andrew Maslan Trustee/TIPS Committee Lisa Welch Trustee/TIRS Committee Larry Gordon Past President Michael Witlin Men s Club President Amy Kaplan Sisterhood President Alex Hoffman Men s Club Representative Robyn Gold Sisterhood Representative