October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 - Heshvan, 5779 IN THIS ISSUE 10/1 9 AM Services with Yiskor reading 10/1 5 PM to 7 PM Erev Simchat Torah Community & School 10/1 7:15 pm Adult Services 10/2 9 AM Services Simchat Torah 10/14 Danica & Jeb Concert page 8 for more details 10/21 Blood Drive 9 am 2 pm 10/26 Shabbat B Yachad #2 w/ dinner 6 PM Or Shalom 10/27 Haunted Havdalah (8th- UPCOMING EVENTS 12th grade) Or Shalom 6:15 PM 10/28 No Religious School 10/28 S'mores and Wine Fire Pit (Sisterhood) 6:30 pm to 8 pm 11/11 Word Mavens (comedy) 3 PM Host an Oneg. 2 President s Column... 3 October Yahrzeits... 4 August Contributions 5 Our Hebrew School Events. 6 Social News.. 7 Danica & Jeb Concert. 8 Birthright trips to Israel 9 5K Run Wesley Enhanced Living 10 Donations 11 Calendar. 12 Classes w/rabbi Jacob.. 13 Donation Form 14 Advertisers. 15 HORIZONS October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
Horizons is published monthly. Material submitted for publication may be edited for style, length and content. Please contact the office to report any errors or omissions. Thank you. Editor: Lauren Porter Congregation Or Shalom 835 Darby-Paoli Road Berwyn, PA 19312 Phone: 610-644-9086 www.orshalom.com E-mail: office@orshalom.com Congregation Or Shalom Executive Committee President: Andrew Levin Vice President: Treasurer: Alan Daroff Secretary: Larry Bilker Membership: Scott Markovitz Events/Fundraising: IPP: Alan Messing Auxiliary & Community Groups Sisterhood: Mindy Bernstein Men s Club: Dan Bernick Social Action: Gina Arlen Education Chair: Heidi Lurie/Alice Presley Ritual Committee: Murray Klug Advertising rates Advertising contracts are arranged through the Temple office. All advertising is due the first of the month for next month s edition of Horizons. We accept ads with a check made out to Congregation Or Shalom and the ad copy sent at the same time. Size 11 issues Per issue Full Page $1000 $110 1/2 page $750 $80 1/4 page $500 $60 1/8 page $250 $35 Do you know Unaffiliated Jews in Chester County, Montgomery County and Delaware County? Do you have Jewish friends or acquaintances who live in Chester County, Montgomery County and Delaware County who are not already members of a synagogue? If you do, why not invite them to one of the upcoming events at Or Shalom, for example our next Friday night dinner? They may have a good time and decide to come back. They may have such a good time that they decide to become members themselves. According to a recent survey by the Jewish Federation, there are many, many unaffiliated Jews in Chester county. We d love to contact them, but don t know who they are. You can help. Todah rabah! Celebrate with an Oneg Or Shalom Sisterhood is delighted to announce that you can sponsor an Oneg for any celebration you wish! Friday night and/or Saturday morning. The Sisterhood will be happy to purchase it and set it up, we only want you to join us and celebrate! Call Julie Miller at (267) 886-9171 or email Julie at jlmphotomiller@gmail.com HORIZONS 2 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
The President s Column Is it 5780 yet????? Shanah Tovah! It was Yom Kippur recently the Day of Atonement. We know we should, but why can we not forgive and forget? I know siblings, colleges, and spouses that are mad at each other for things that happened years ago. A lot of times we cannot even remember the root of the dispute. In some cases one of the parties even admitted they were wrong and apologized and we still cannot get over it. In our minds we keep reliving the injustice until the memory is worse then the original act. This could be your year to break the cycle and let it go. Accept the apology and focus your energy on the positive. By forgiving them you are freeing up your minds power, reducing stress, and starting off a new year fresh. Be the bigger person and focus on the positive this coming year. This year were are looking for people to raise kosher pigs for the Or Shalom seder plates. You will be required to raise a breeding pair of Jewish pigs. The pigs will arrive with a marriage Ketubah which must be hung in their stall. Prior to passover the pigs will be taken to the Or Shalom Pikvah. The Pikvah is similar to a Mikvah, but has a ramp for the pigs to get in and out of the water. Please note that this is just a joke and I like to see how many people read my articles. If you read this article please give me a fist bump the next time you see me and ask to raise some pigs. It was wonderful to see everybody at the High Holiday services. I really hope to see everybody in the coming months at Friday night and Saturday services. We cannot build a community if everybody stays home. It takes 10 to make a minyan. May you all have a sweet New Year and be inscribed in the book of life for another year, Andy HORIZONS 3 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
october YAHRZEITS October 1, Tishrei 22, 5779 Stanley E. Kaimowitz, husband of Susan Kaimowitz October 2, Tishrei 23, 5779 Mollie Winner, mother of Morton Winner October 3, Tishrei 24, 5779 Stanley Markovitz, father of Scott Markovitz October 4, Tishrei 25, 5779 Ethel Harmelin, grandmother of Jennifer Harmelin Harry Shupack, father-in-law of Hedda Shupack October 10, Heshvan 1, 5779 Leila Rothschild, mother of Jan Sachs Marvin Wahl, father of Jo Ann Weiss October 11, Heshvan 2, 5779 Mollie Kesselman, mother of Florence Hoffritz Harold Krasnick, great-uncle of Helaine Leibowitz & David Milberg October 12, Heshvan 3, 5779 Edith Jaffe, mother of Susan Wachter Nathan Jaffe, father of Susan Wachter October 13, Heshvan 4, 5779 Minnie Heyman, grandmother of Michael Arlen Harold Wachsman, father of Marsha Peltz October 17, Heshvan 8, 5779 Helen Klein, great grandmother of Samantha Klein Ginger Leff, mother-in-law of Lisa Leff Leon Tregerman, father of Richard Tregerman October 18, Heshvan 9, 5779 Marion Richman, mother of Carolyn Shine October 20, Heshvan 11, 5779 Abraham Rosner, father of Jacob Rosner October 25, Heshvan 16, 5779 Stanley Ellis, father of Betsy Cohen Eleanore Hayman, mother of Harris Hayman October 26, Heshvan 17, 5779 Herman Bernick, father of Dan Bernick October 28, Heshvan 19, 5779 Claire Glaser, grandmother of Brett Furman October 29, Heshvan 20, 5779 Joseph Perstein, father of Susan Kaimowitz October 30, Heshvan 21, 5779 William D. Harris, father of Elizabeth Hyams October 14, Heshvan 5, 5779 Rolland Bloomfield, uncle of BettyAnn Monash Stanley Liebman, husband of Lane Liebman Rachel Perstein, mother of Susan Kaimowitz HORIZONS 4 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
Contributions Congregation Or Shalom gratefully acknowledges the following generous contributions in the month of August 2018 Hebrew School David & Andrea Allon: Challah 2018 Fundraiser James & Mindy Bernstein: Challah 2018 Fundraiser Alan & Susan Daroff: Challah 2018 Fundraiser Patricia J Loudis: in Memory of Michael Chonoles Stuart & Heidi Lurie: Challah 2018 Fundraiser Steve & Nieta Shapiro: Challah 2018 Fundraiser Yizkor Book Irl Barg & Janet Walkow James & Mindy Bernstein Bernard & Paula Blaustein Alan & Susan Daroff Sheila DiDomenico Janet & Sarah Emanuel Brett D. & Lisa T. Furman Jeffrey & Eileen Kosterich Fred & Helaine Leibowitz Donald Leitner & Michelle Cohen Marjorie Leonard Dan & Wendy Markind Herman & Zora Natanblut David & Arlene Noble James Patton & Ellen Gross Scott & Jan Sachs Jill Schneider Don & Dede Strumpf Michael & Susan Wachter Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow Cards and misc contr Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow: Honor of Janet & Irl 's generosity Beth Zatuchni & Gerald Satlow: Honor of Miller's generosity Yahrzeit Donations Stephen & Lisa Fox: memory of Fred Krieger Stephen & Lisa Fox: memory of Miriam Krieger Harris & Renee Hayman: memory of Samuel Freeman Fred & Helaine Leibowitz: memory of Mel Leibowitz BettyAnn Monash: memory of Aunt Betty Korensky Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Lisa & Harry Leff: Leah Lurie Bar Mitzvah Lisa & Harry Leff: memory of Harriet Friedman HORIZONS 5 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
Our Hebrew School s Annual Events Simchat Torah (Joy of the Torah) Mon. Oct. 1 st 5:00-7:00 PM -- Erev Simchat Torah -- This will be a joint Community and School celebration. 5:00 PM: Unrolling the Torah so everyone can see every word of the Torah 5:25 PM: Maariv service including a Procession of the Torah and an Aliyah for all children. A dessert buffet will be provided after the service HORIZONS 6 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
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Donations We would like to thank those who have donated books and other items to the synagogue. Unfortunately, just like you, we have no space to accept most of the books and other items that have been donated unsolicited. Please contact the synagogue office before you drive over to drop off items. If we can use the items, we will welcome them and provide a tax letter receipt but if we just have no room for the items you want to donate, please consider another worthy cause for your donation. Membership Directory The new simplified membership directory and class list is now posted on our web site. It is password protected and will be updated regularly as members notify the office of changes to their information. Please review it today to make sure information about your family is correct. HORIZONS 11 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
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Classes with Rabbi Jacob (Not So) Basic Judaism Rabbi Jacob offers a Basic Judaism class for adults each Monday evening, from 7:30 to 8:30. The focus will be on learning about the holidays, life cycle events, great Jewish books and more. The Rabbi promises that even the most knowledgeable will find something new and intriguing in this class. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class Rabbi Jacob invites any adult seeking to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, to schedule private lessons with him. Other One-on-One Classes with Rabbi Jacob Rabbi is offering one-on-one classes at your convenience on many Jewish topics such as: Learning to read or speak Hebrew, synagogue skills, bible, Mishna, etc. You can even name your own class! Please email the office at office@orshalom.com to schedule your class with the Rabbi now. HORIZONS 13 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
Or Shalom Donation Form I would like to help support Or Shalom. I have specified each donation and I have included one check for the total amount payable to Or Shalom. Please send all donations to: Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn PA 19312 Name Address Fund # Amount $ Phone # Made in memory of Made in honor of Speedy Recovery Send acknowledgment to (include address) Name Address Fund # Amount $ Phone # Made in memory of Made in honor of Speedy Recovery Send acknowledgment to (include address) Definition of Funds 1. Building Fund: Donations are used for the continuous upkeep of our building. These funds help offset unexpected expenses such as A/C, Heater, roof repair and any emergency repairs to our facility. 2. Beautification Fund: Donations are used for the upkeep of our grounds. Trees, plants, mulch, etc. 3. Biblical Garden Fund: Donations are used to maintain and support our biblical garden. 4. Paul Seres Education Endowment Fund: This fund is maintained to provide interest income for restricted use by the synagogue for Education. 5. General Fund: All monies donated to this fund will supplement the current year s budget. 6. Hebrew School: Funds are used for the needs of the Religious School. Examples: Bulletin boards, books and school supplies, etc. 7. Rabbi s Discretionary Fund: The Rabbi uses these funds for charitable purpose. Donations to this fund can be made directly to the synagogue office. 8. Social Action: Donations will be used for all social action events and programs. Any questions to this fund should be addressed to Gina Arlen at migi4@verizon.net. 9. Tree of Life: A leaf can be purchased to honor or commemorate any important life event. The cost of a leaf is $180.00 which will be displayed in our foyer. For more information please contact office at 610-644-9086 10. Yahrzeit Plaque: Two plaques can be purchased for $360.00. The first would be a permanent plaque on the back wall of the sanctuary. The second plaque would be placed during the week of the Yahrzeit on the memorial wall in the front of the sanctuary. Additional information will be requested when purchasing a plaque. Please contact Ellen Gross at Ellenagross@gmail.com for more information. 11. Oneg: Sponsor an Oneg for Friday night and /or Saturday morning for any celebration you with. The cost is $45.00 and the Sisterhood will purchase and set it up. Checks should be made payable to Or Shalom Sisterhood HORIZONS 14 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779
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OFFICE HOURS (effective 9/25/18) Monday: 10 to 3:30 Tuesday: 11:30 to 6 (when school in session) Wednesday: 10 to 1 Thursday: 10 to 3:30 Friday: 10 to 3 HORIZONS 17 October 2018 Tishrei, 5779 Heshvan, 5779