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Red Run Centre
10989 Red Run Blvd. Suite 109
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
410-833-7485 (SHUL)
www.adatchaim.com Email: [email protected]
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President’s Message Jerry Newman
The Adat Chaim leadership is committed to offering a traditional religious experience and engaging the community at large. We enjoy a warm personal experience encouraging our Adat Chaim family and guests. When greetings are exchanged and members truly know one another by name, the "hellos" are more than mere pleasantries. Your timely return of your High Holiday Packet will help to make us more efficient. If you have any questions call either the Shul office 410-833-7485, Jerry Newman 410-581-7884 or Lynn Ruddie 410-833-7987. On behalf of Sandy and myself and the board may you enjoy your trips and be safe through your summer adventures and return to our family experiencing the year ahead revived and refreshed.
Jerry
Ritual Committee
The Ritual Committee members meet monthly with Rabbi Seidler to review, revise, and plan Shabbat and Holiday services and learning experiences. Committee members are also actively involved in assigning Torah honors to insure congregant participation in the service. Currently the Committee is concentrating on the 5780 High Holy Days. By now you should have received your High Holy Days packet. Please review the forms and return them as requested. Don’t forget to include the Honors and Aliyah Request Form and let us know how and when you would like to participate in services. Ritual Committee: Rabbi Jerry Seidler, Norman Ament, Arnie Blaustein, Adrienne Frager, Janet Korba, Marcie Levenstein, Esther Miller, Jerry Newman, Chair
Adat Chaim News August 2019
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Rabbi’s Message Jerry Seidler [email protected]
Dear United States: I remember the first time someone told me to go back to where I came from. Actually, what they said to me was to go back to Israel, you don’t belong here. I was eight years old, and the other kids in my new neighborhood were all Irish and Italian Catholic. But you know, they had to have been carefully taught, as the song goes, to choose my Jewishness as a dig to pick on me, especially the way they voiced it. Today as I reflect back on it, I have to laugh at the irony because most of those kids were just like me, a child of immigrants; some had actually been born in Ireland or Italy themselves. But I the Jew should be the one to go back to where I had come from, in their view anyway. I was not American enough, you see, though they imagined they were.
Over the years I have been told I did not belong in one way or another, and yes, to go back to where I had come from or where my parents had. And yes, I have heard the go back to Israel refrain too. All spoken, by the way, by white people, white Christians of one type or another. There is no doubt that these insults are anti-Semitic. But they are more than that. They also are xenophobic, and reflect an attitude that only white Christians can be true Americans, especially Protestant Christians, but today it seems that Catholics (and Mormons for that matter) have generally been accepted into the American club. I have never heard a person of color tell me to go back to the place I or my parents came from. I doubt very much that is a coincidence.
Jews, my dear United States, have a long history here. We have been tolerated, demeaned, made the subject of quotas, and yet over time have been integrated into the culture of this country and even into its highest of society. We have made it, and arguably the United States has been the most welcoming place Jews have ever experienced in the diaspora. We are so “in” that there are many essays and articles written on whether Jews should be seen as white people for purposes of socio-economic, political and cultural privilege (a line of argumentation made complicated by the presence of Jews of color whether of Middle-Eastern or other origin).
But alas, scratch the surface of our successful façade here and what do you find? Chants of Jews will not replace us, attacks on synagogues and Jewish institutions, and perpetrated by the same kinds of folks who have always told me to go back to where I had come from. Despite all our success, we are still a minority group, still the Other.
In July I celebrated my sixty-first birthday and the thirty-ninth anniversary of being commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. But you know what else? I witnessed the most recent occasion of being told to go back to where I had come from. Yes, here in Baltimore County, knowing full well who and what I am, a white Christian gentleman told me just that. He had asked my opinion of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Bladensburg cross on public land here in Maryland. He did not like my answer disagreeing with the Court’s analysis, so he cut me off and said, “well if you don’t like our religious freedom here, then go back to where you came from, ‘cause here no minority is gonna tell us what to do.”
So, when somebody tries to tell you that “send her back” or “go back to where you came from” is not racist, xenophobic and bigoted, don’t believe it for a second. I sure don’t. Which is why I invite you to fast with me on August 11 when we observe Tisha B’Av. I fast this year to cleanse our country our United States, of the scourge that has prevented us from truly becoming E Pluribus Unum.
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Sisterhood
Tina Asher, President [email protected] Our Sisterhood year is just starting and the Board has been busy planning activities, programs
and learning opportunities for you. We are excited about all that we are working on and hope
that you will be to. We know that summer is filled with family, vacations and other things, but we
wanted to get our fall happenings on your calendars and refrigerators so that we can have a most
successful year. Remember that our calendar includes opportunities through Sisterhood,
Seaboard Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism and the Federation of Jewish
Women’s Organizations of Maryland. At Adat Chaim we are small in numbers, but are the rhythm
in our own synagogue, locally and nationally, providing a sense of community and strength with
our voices and actions.
We will be sending out a survey to all members of the congregation to get a pulse on activities
and your ideas of what you would like to see us offer at Adat Chaim. We encourage every
member of the congregation to complete the survey. Your input will assist us in having a
successful year.
Here is a preview of what we have planned through December:
Book Club – Monday, September 9th will be held at the home of Amy Helsel at 7:00 PM.
The book being discussed is In the Mouth of the Wolf, by Rose Zar & Eric A. Kimmel
Sisterhood Sip and Schmooze – Wednesday, September 18th at 7PM – come one,
come all women and friends to our kick-off event. We will be having a wine tasting
just in time for the holidays and entertainment for the evening.
Federation opening meeting with be held on Thursday, September 19th at 9:30AM at
North Oaks. The guest speaker will be Melissa Hyatt, the newly appointed Police Chief for
Baltimore County.
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event is Wednesday, October 16th. Tickets are $5 and
can be purchased by contacting Tina Asher or you can buy them at the Sisterhood kick-off
event! This is a great way to support the Sisterhood and get great deals on
shopping.
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Matinee Movie event is scheduled for Sunday, October 27th at 2PM. This is a Ravens bye
week and it is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon seeing a movie and having a
discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served, more details later on the movie.
Seaboard Region Education Day is planned for Sunday, November 10th. The theme for the
day is Chesed, loving kindness. We will have a variety of break-out sessions, a keynote
speaker and a service project. For more information, contact Cathy Litofsky.
We are working on a shopping day in Glyndon. It is a great opportunity to support some of
our local businesses while also supporting Adat Chaim. Tentatively we are looking at
Sunday, November 17th at 11AM. We will confirm and get it out to you as soon as
possible.
Book Club will be at the home of Janet Korba on Monday, November 18th. The
book being discussed is The Waiting Room, by Leah Kaminsky.
Sisterhood will be gathering for their Paid-up Membership and Appreciation Dinner on
Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30PM. This is time to gather together, socialize and
appreciate all of you, our Sisterhood members.
Our Torah Fund campaign is in full swing. This year’s theme is Chesed and the pin is
below. We will be highlighting four different initiatives in a future communication. We
hope that you will consider supporting one of them to ensure the future. For more
information on how you can proudly wear this beautiful pin or support the Torah Fund
Campaign, contact Cathy Litofsky, Torah Fund Chair.
Shalom till next month, Tina Asher
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Editor
Wendy Raith [email protected] The Rabbi’s message is very to the point and I am sure we can all relate some story in our life where someone picked on our “Jewishness” to mock us. For me, I was in college and went home for the High Holidays. I knew there was going to be a test while I was gone so I went to the professor trying to get knowledge of what to focus on studying for the test. He told me all the wrong materials. After I failed the test, I went back to him to complain. His feedback to me –“I can’t help it you are Jewish”. I had never experienced anti-Semitism until then. Wow, what an eye opener! My mission in life was never let that happen to anyone again. I fought in Carroll County to keep tests from being given during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Thankfully, they now close the schools for that holiday. But guess what? Discussion is beginning again whether to keep schools open or shut for these holidays.
Wendy
Book Club Linda Boteach, Chair [email protected]
Please join us:
September 9 7:00 pm Home of Amy Helsel
A pizza dinner will be provided
RSVP to Linda at [email protected]
The Book: In the Mouth of the Wolf by Rose Zar and Eric A. Kimmel
November 18, 2019 at 7:30pm Home of Janet Korba
RSVP to Linda at [email protected]
The book: The Waiting Room by Leah Kaminsky
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Seth Katz August 7 Mr. and Mrs. Irv Litofsky August 20
Les Ansel August 12
Josh Wesalo August 15
David Cohen August 16
Arnold Blaustein August 18
Debbie Weksberg August 18
Allan Weksberg August 19
Max Raith August 22
Tzedakah
Thank you to the following members and friends of the Adat Chaim Family who have graciously made donations to Adat Chaim since our last newsletter.
General Synagogue Fund Cathy Litofsky: In Appreciation for Rabbi Seidler In Appreciation for Norman Ament In Appreciation for the Board In Appreciation for the Ritual Committee In Appreciation for Tina Asher & the Sisterhood Cathy & Irv Litofsky On the occasion of the Baby Naming of our Granddaughter Jadzia Mae
George and Janet Korba
In Honor of Kathy Bress, wishing her a speedy recovery
In Honor of Rabbi Larry Pinkner, wishing him a speedy recovery
In Honor of Marcie Levenstein, wishing her a speedy recovery
Rabbi Michael and Israela Myerstein
For the Yahrzeit of Selma Goren and George Goren
Joseph and Marcie Salis
For the Yahrzeit of Haim Salis
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Yahrzeits The families and friends listed below will be observing Yahrzeit for family members and need to say
Kaddish during the month. To schedule a minyan service on a date other than Shabbat, contact Jerry
Newman at [email protected].
Candles should be lit at sundown the night before
Date: Yahrzeit of: Relationship:
Monday, August 5 Louise Davis Mother of Lynette Cohen
Tuesday, August 6 Leon G. Levy Father of Sandy Blaustein
Tuesday, August 6 Haim Salis Father of Joe Salis
Tuesday, August 20 David S. Davis Father of Lynette Cohen
Wednesday, August 21 Irene Deitchman Wife of Harry Deitchman
Mother of Phil Deitchman
Saturday, August 24 Gilda Salis Mother of Joe Salis
Tuesday, August 27 Meyer Blickstein Grandfather of David Ring
Friday, August 30 Lester Luria Father of Lori Teichman
Saturday, August 31 Philip Scheinin Grandfather of Phil Deitchman
Tuesday, September 3 Estelle Berger Mother of Marcie Levenstein
Tuesday, September 3 Saul Elishewitrz Good Friend of George and Janet Korba
Good Friend of Adrienne Frager
Tuesday, September 3 May Miller Great Grandmother of Jaime Reilly
Great Grandmother of Elliot Ruddie
Grandmother of Lynn Ruddie
Saturday, September 7 Rose Spielgman Grandmother of Sue Ross
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Need Information/ Assistance? … You’ve Come to the Right Page!
Rabbi Jerry Seidler [email protected] 443-844-9588
Please contact Rabbi Seidler for all of your Life Cycle Events so that he may provide guidance and
support to you and your family members.
Officers:
President: Jerry Newman [email protected] 410-551-7884
1st Vice President: Lynn Ruddie [email protected] 410-833-7987
2nd Vice President: David Teichman [email protected] 410-581-1855
Treasurer: Allan Weksberg [email protected] 410-356-2094
Secretary: Marcie Levenstein [email protected] 410-530-0136
Sisterhood/ Gift Shop Tina Asher [email protected] 410-526-6484
Webpage/Facebook/Editor: Wendy Raith [email protected] 410-876-7602
Office Manager: Lynn Ruddie [email protected] 410-833-7987
Office Volunteers
Mondays 10 am to 1 pm Wendy Raith 410-876-7602
Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm Janet Korba 410-833-0570
Website- www.adatchaim.com
Facebook- Adat Chaim Synagogue
Contact us: [email protected]
Office- 410-833-7485 (SHUL) for assistance you might need on Monday & Thursday
If you get the answering machine, please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon
as possible.
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August 2019
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Rosh Chodesh Av
Candle Lighting 8:00 pm
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Services 9:30 am
Matot/ Masei
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Candle Lighting 7:52 pm
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Rabbi Seidler 9:30 am
Devarim Shabbat Chazon Erev Tishah b’Av
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Tisha b’Av ( fast day)
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Candle Lighting 7:43 pm
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Rabbi Seidler 9:30 am Shabbat Nachamu Vaetchanan
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Candle Lighting 7:33 pm
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Eikev
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Candle Lighting 7:23 pm
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Services 9:30 am Rosh Chodesh Elul Re’eh
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September 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Candle Lighting 7:12 pm High Holiday packet due
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Rabbi Seidler
9:30 am
Shoftim
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Reisterstown Festival
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Book Club 7 pm
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Candle Lighting
7:00 pm
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Rabbi Seidler 9:30 am
Ki Tetzel
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Sisterhood Sip and Schmooze 7 pm
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Candle Lighting 6:49 pm
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Selichot Program 8 pm Ki Tavo
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Candle Lighting
6:38 pm
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Rabbi Seidler 9:30 am
Nitzavim
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Rosh Hashanah
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Save the Date: Selichot Program
Saturday, September 21st 8 PM As we look forward, we prepare for the year to come with a special community Selichot program on Saturday, September 21st, following Havdalah. Our observance is focused on healing & repairing of one’s self, tikkun atzmi. This is the first level of tikkun/repair and is a necessary step in preparing to continue with mending our relationships with each other and with the greater world. We will engage in chant, song, and prayer along with Rabbi Seidler and a special guest musician. Please mark your calendar and join us on September 21 at 8:00 p.m. for Havdalah followed by a unique experience. The Ritual Committee 11
