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T hroughout this Jewish calendar month of Elul, we’ve been sounding our annual fall alarm clock, the shofar, at
the end of our morning minyanim here at BSO. This traditional practice is a stark reminder that Rosh Hashanah is rapidly approaching. In two of the Torah’s descriptions of Rosh Hashanah, we see the holiday referred to both
as a sacred occasion to be commemorated by the blasts of the shofar, and a day of the sounding of shofar blasts. Given that the Torah focuses on the sounding of the shofar as an essential aspect of Rosh Hashanah observance, it seems strange that, when we recite a b’racha, a blessing, on Rosh Hashanah before sounding the shofar, the blessing does not conclude, “asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu lit’koa ba-shofar”—“who has sanctified us with his commandments and commanded us to sound the shofar”. Instead, the blessing that we recite ends “v’tzivanu lish’moa kol shofar”—God commanded us to hear the sound of the shofar.
The nature of this blessing was a subject of debate all the way back in the Middle Ages. Back then, many of the early French rabbis believed that, since the Torah’s emphasis is on sounding, so should the focus of our blessing be on the act of sounding, or blowing, the shofar, and therefore they used the blessing “lit’koa ba-shofar”—“to sound the shofar”. In contrast, the great
medieval philosopher and scholar Rambam (Maimonides) believed that hearing was the real key. He used the analogy of a sukkah, suggesting that, when we build a sukkah, you would think there would be a b’racha that would be recited when we build the sukkah, a blessing that would end with something like “v’tzivanu la’asot sukkah”—who commanded us to build a sukkah. After all, isn’t the act of building essential enough to require its own blessing beforehand? If we don’t build the sukkah to fulfill the command, we have no place to dwell outside under the stars during Sukkot. And yet, in practice, we recite no blessing over the building of the sukkah, just one when we dwell inside it during the holiday, “v’tzivanu leysheyv ba-sukkah”—why? Because that is the essence of the mitzvah—we feel God’s presence most vividly and powerfully when we are sitting outdoors under the sukkah’s shade, not when we are going through the act of building the structure.
T he approach of the High Holy Days conjures up many emotions. Individually, we have our own
experiences or memories associated with this time of year. Optimism and hope for the year that lies ahead are mixed with somber reflection of all that has transpired in the year that has passed. We make resolutions
of spiritual commitment, strive towards our personal best, and contemplate Teshuva (repentance). We spend time with family and friends, savor treasured holiday recipes, and partake in the traditions that perpetuate the memories of those who came before us. For many of us, the High Holy Days may be one of the few times during the year that we actually attend services, and this time is also used to reconnect with fellow congregants. As president, my reflections have grown to take on other perspectives. I grapple with the questions that affect the BSO organization, our members, and our staff. Did we meet our Chai Circle goal? Do our spiritual offerings reflect the needs of the congregation? Do our clergy and staff have the support they need to create these spiritual offerings? Are the events in the program guide representative of our varied demographics? Although my thoughts seem endless and run the gamut from big picture to the minutiae, inevitably every year I try to reconcile where I stand on one issue: the “pay to pray” model.
Anyone who knows me (or has read enough of my articles) has figured out by now that I am an idealist. I care about and am motivated by the needs of our community. I am committed to making sure that there is a seat at the table and room in
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Congregational Shabbat Dinner/Birthday and Anniversary Service – October 21
Must reserve by noon on Tues., Oct. 18. No refunds please. Dinner begins at 6:15 pm. Please inform the office of any dietary
needs or allergies. Sign up at BnaiShalomOfOlney.org.
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…we feel God’s presence most vividly and powerfully when we are sitting
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Around the Synagogue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The Fundraising Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Speaking About Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5High Holy Day Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Early Childhood School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Religious School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HAZAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Men’s Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Siman Tov u Mazal Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Birthdays & Anniversaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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BULLETIN BOARDCondolences ToKaren (David) Eskow, on the passing of her father, George Goldrich, beloved grandfather of Jon and Rabbi Dani Eskow, Ryan Eskow, and Michael Eskow, and great-grandfather of Miki Eskow and of Gabrielle “Gabi” Rae Eskow.
Hal (Toby) Orenstein, on the passing of his brother, Marvin Orenstein, beloved uncle of Jeff (Marla) Orenstein.
Mazal Tov ToKaren and David Eskow, on the birth of their granddaughter, Gabrielle “Gabi” Rae Eskow.
Welcome New MembersRobert and Debra Goldman Alex (son) and Sydney (daughter)19010 Old Baltimore Road Brookeville, MD 20833 301.549.1046
Michael and Martha Schmidt Jacob and Spencer (sons)3801 Old Baltimore Drive Olney, MD 20832-2446
Robert and Joy StrombergEarl, Mark, Steven (sons) and Eileen (daughter)15115 Interlachen Drive #807 Silver Spring, MD 20906 301.598.5238
The Evening Minyan Needs YouJust come once a month on the day of the month that corresponds to your birthday. For example, if your birthday is July 13, you should make every effort to attend minyan on the 13th of every month.
Please support our minyanim on Sunday at 9:00 am, weeknights at 7:30 pm, and Friday at 6:45 am with bagels and lox. Congregants are saying kaddish and any Jewish person 13 and older will count in the minyan. It’s a mitzvah!
Let Sisterhood Help You Celebrate Your Simhas with Your BSO Family
Celebrating a special anniversary? Have a child or grandchild graduating? Have a child or grandchild, sibling, or friend getting married, or getting
married yourself? Have a child, grandchild, sibling, or friend(s) celebrating a birthday? Have a havurah that wants to share a special Shabbat together? Have relatives or friends achieving some other milestone in their lives? or Just want to help Sisterhood cover some of the costs of unsponsored onegim
and kiddushim?
Consider celebrating with our BSO community by sponsoring an oneg or a kiddush in honor of that event.
For simhas and celebrations other than the B’nai Mitzvahs, the cost to sponsor a Friday night oneg is $180 for up to 75 people, with an additional charge of $2.50 per person for each additional person, and the cost to sponsor a Kiddush is $360 for up to 100 people, with an additional charge of $3.50 per person for each additional person.
Contact Helene Rosenheim to arrange to be a sponsor or for more information at 301.774.6774 or at [email protected].
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A Melody for the AgesSara Geller, 301.774.0879 x119, [email protected]
IN THE HAZZAN’S VOICEby Hazzan Sara Geller
The Ethical Life: Jewish Values and the Public GoodTaught by Rabbi Ari Sunshine
Tuesday nights, 7:45-9:30 pmCourse dates: Semester 1: Ethics of Global Citizenship and the Public Good11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
Pre-registration requested — to sign up for the course, please email Teresa at [email protected].
Also, save the dates for: Semester 2: Personal and Interpersonal Ethics2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
From political and financial scandals to rapid progress in biomedical science and technology, the complex issues of
modern society are, at their core, issues of ethical and moral concern. Now more than ever, we require a solid understanding of how Jewish ethics can inform our discussions and decisions about the critical questions of the day. Judaism has a long history of wrestling with moral questions, responding to them in a way that considers all sides of an issue.
This course, including classical and contemporary texts as well as videos featuring Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) faculty, other expert scholars, and practitioners in the field, will provide a forum for us to have nuanced communal conversations grappling with today’s most pressing ethical dilemmas.
Fall semester topics include: The Centrality of Ethics to Jewish Life
Does Ethics Need God?
The Sources of Jewish Ethics: ¡ Ethics and Halakhah (Law) ¡ Ethics and Aggadah (Narrative) ¡ Ethics and the Lived Experience — A Feminist Approach
The Ethical Dimensions of Food Production
Fracking: A Case Study in the Ethics of Neighborly Relations
Is Teshuvah Possible? Rethinking Mass Incarceration
Modern-Day Slavery and Our Ethical Responsibility
The Ethics of Torture and Just War
ADULT EDUCATION BSO FALL ADULT EDUCATION SERIES ADULT EDUCATION
M y late father was an admirer of Maimonides. Maimonides was the son of a Jewish scholar; he was brilliant,
he sought to organize Jewish law; and, he was a doctor. I think these qualities resonated with Dad. Dad was the son of a rabbi; he was quite smart; he was a doctor; and, as a child he did not like studying Talmud because it was so loosely organized. I recall the excitement with which
Dad visited Spain some 40 years ago, since Maimonides was born in Cordoba, Spain. I recalled that excitement as I planned to visit Spain this past summer. I read a short biography of Maimonides, one of the last books my Dad purchased, in preparation. Maimonides was born in Cordoba in 1135; however, he and his family left soon after the Almohades (a fundamentalist sect of Islam) conquered the city. Maimonides lived in several different places, endured personal tragedies, and died in Egypt. Nevertheless, he wrote books that summarized and organized Jewish law. He is revered as one of our greatest Jewish scholars, communal leaders, and philosophers.
We visited Cordoba. There isn’t much to see from Maimonides’ time, nearly nine hundred years ago. You can, however, stay in the Maimonides luxury hotel. We walked through the narrow winding pathways of the Jewish Quarter and in one small courtyard we saw the statue of Maimonides. The experience of seeing where he grew up, reading about his life, and knowing how much my father admired him, renewed my own appreciation and admiration for Maimonides.
Maimonides created 13 Principles of Judaism. Critics thought it was terrible that he reduced Judaism to a set of statements. Maimonides felt it was important for the average person to have a simpler way to understand Jewish values. Within a hundred years, someone else incorporated Maimonides’ 13 principles into a poem that we often sing at the end of services on Shabbat or holidays — Yigdal Elohim ai.
There are several different melodies for Yigdal, yet on the High Holy Days — the two Rosh Hashanah evenings, and Kol Nidre — we always sing the same one. We also sing it on Selihot. It is a melody of the ages — conveying mystery, awe, and pride. I wonder how old it is? I am not sure. We can see it notated in nineteenth century cantorial works, alongside other Yigdal melodies written for the High Holy Days. So it wasn’t the only melody people sang. But it was probably the loveliest. By the mid 20th century, cantors were taught that this melody is the established, traditional melody for Yigdal on the High Holidays.
We look forward to joining with you at services on the High Holy Days. Be sure to come for the first evening of Rosh Hashanah, and for all of Kol Nidre. At the end of these services we will sing this melody that’s nearly two hundred years old (if not older). The lyrics are more than six hundred years old, based on a set of principles compiled nine hundred years ago, to make it easier for Jews to learn principles from more than two thousand years ago.
Leon, Ruth, and Becky join me in wishing you a sweet, healthy, and happy New Year.
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From the Director’s Desk...Carol Cohen Wolfe, 301.774.0879 x114 , [email protected]
AROUND THE SYNAGOGUEby Carol Cohen Wolfe
T his year the High Holy Days arrive later than usual, which can feel like a gift for those of us who typically
get caught up in the hectic start to the Fall season. September often finds us caught up with the beginning of the school year and the start of many after-school and extra-curricular activities, as well as trying to adjust back into a heavier routine work schedule.
This has often made it difficult to prepare oneself physically, mentally or spiritually for the start of the New Year. But this year, as we enter October, put the summer behind us and find Fall well underway, hopefully we are feeling more relaxed, ready and inspired to welcome the New Year and celebrate the coming holidays. If you have not yet made arrangements to join us for the holidays, it is not too late for you and your family to come to High Holy Day services, or to join our clergy, lay leadership, staff and other synagogue members in the joyous and communal celebrations of Sukkot and Simhat Torah. October will be an active and tremendously rejuvenating time in the life of our synagogue. With the start of 5777, BSO is welcoming many new staff and congregants to our community and we have many exciting events already scheduled for the year ahead. Our new Program Guide/Membership Directory is available, and if you did not receive one during the holidays, please come by the main office to get a copy. The booklet provides information about BSO’s Committees and Auxiliaries and the programs they have scheduled throughout the coming year, as well as many of the special events and holiday programs being offered by the clergy, our religious and early childhood schools, and our many youth groups. For the most updated information about any of the events listed in the Program Guide, as well as new events that get added throughout the year, please check our on-line website Calendar, our weekly email announcements and our monthly newsletters. These resources not only provide the most current information about events, but they also frequently offer the convenience of registering for the events online.
As for other updates and changes that have taken place at BSO over the summer months, Michal Morris Kamil joined our staff in mid-August, as the new Director of Education. Michal has taken on this exciting role overseeing BSO’s youth education and social programs, as well as working closely with Rabbi Sarah Meytin, who joined BSO as Director of Early Childhood Education in June. Both Directors come to us with tremendous experience and enthusiasm, and have already started coordinating their efforts to connect children and families of all ages to synagogue life. I am thrilled to welcome both of these amazing Jewish educators to our community!
Another recent key addition to the BSO staff is Teresa Click, our new Executive Assistant, who joined our team during the latter part of this summer. Teresa will be responsible for supporting our main office operations, including our clergy and lay leadership. However, Teresa’s main focus, as with all BSO staff, will be to meet
the needs of our congregants and to enhance the services and programs offered in our community. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to come by, call or email Teresa with your questions or requests. Even if you don’t have any questions, I encourage you to just stop in and say hello. She would love to meet you.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Sweet New Year. L’shana Tova Tikatayvu!
Carol Cohen Wolfe
Haverim,Well, it’s back to school time.
Many in our religious community feel that our greatest mitzvah is providing for the religious education of our children. That’s why many of our synagogues are referred to as “Talmud Torah.” It is our responsibility to provide a religious background to our children - the B’nai Yisroel.
How can you share in this mitzvah?
Did you know that our religious school runs a deficit each year? Just look at any past budget and compare the total costs of running the religious school to the total tuition collected. The tuition falls short of the expenses, so the costs are subsidized by our general dues.
Your donation of any of item below will have a profound effect.$ 54 Sponsor refreshments at an event (Kadima, USY,
Machar)$ 200 Havdalah for Dalet class$ 250 Model Seder for the Vav class$ 500 Consecration for the Kindergarten class$1000 Shabbaton for the Zayin class$1250 Sponsor the tuition for a student from a distressed
family.
L’Hetriot,Hope and Chip Hinkes [email protected]
The Fundraising Corner
Don't forget you can earn money for B’nai Shalom of Olney when you shop on Amazon.com!When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to BSO. Go to smile.amazon.com and type in B’nai Shalom of Olney. Support us every time you shop!
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Sisterhood – A Great Start to the New YearTara Goldstein ([email protected]) & Karen Leventhal ([email protected])
I t was wonderful being together with everyone at the Welcome Back Brunch on September
11 at Tara Goldstein’s house. Good food was enjoyed while discussing everyone’s summer trips and activities. Volunteering opportunities for our upcoming events were also discussed.. We are very grateful to those who
already volunteered to help. If you were unable to attend the brunch and would like to help with an upcoming program, please contact us. We are always looking for volunteers!
Membership forms for 2016-2017 were mailed out in early September. Hopefully you have received yours by now and already sent it back in. If you did not receive one and would like one, please contact us at the above emails, and we will make sure you get one right away!
We are looking forward to a new event for this year — a mindful walk at Great Falls on September 25. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate, and Sisterhood members can enjoy a beautiful fall day together.
Come help us celebrate Sukkot, and enjoy a fun night under the stars on October 19! We will be enjoying drinks and desserts in the Leventhals’ sukkah (1 Honeystone Court) starting at 8:00 pm. It’s going to be a great evening! Further details will be sent out soon.
Save the date!! Sisterhood’s Annual Paid Up Luncheon will be held on Sunday, October 30, at BSO. Please look for the invite that is being sent out soon for further information. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Sisterhood MeetingsSisterhood meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome to attend! The next Sisterhood meeting will be on Thursday, October 6, following minyan.
Sisterhood Needlecrafts and Book ClubFeel free to join us for our “Stitch of the Month” every first Sunday of the month from the end of minyan to 12:00 noon. Each month we will be focusing on learning a new stitch or technique to make your creations seem fresh and up to date. RSVP to either Linda Reba at [email protected] or Judy Levy-Stutsky at [email protected].
The book club held a delicious and very well attended discussion on August 28. It was wonderful to see some new faces along with the usual attendees! The next discussion is scheduled for October 16 at 11:00 am where we will be discussing The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende. This discussion will be held at Toby Kansagor’s house in Silver Spring. Please RSVP to Toby at [email protected] to let her know if you will be attending. Looking ahead the book club will be discussing The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hasimi on December 11 (tentative date). Following that, the book club will be discussing Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story
SISTERHOOD UPDATEby Karen Leventhal & Tara Goldstein
of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt by Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer. And please remember, you do not have to have read the book to join in on the discussion. For more information or to get on the Sisterhood Book Club email list, contact Jan King at [email protected] or 301.871.6163.
Special Thanks To Stefanie Parizer for hosting the August 28 Book Club. Tara Goldstein for hosting the September 11 Welcome Back
Brunch. Esther, Steve and Sarah Weiss, Meira, Marc, Matan, Asher, and
Amir Meltzer, Adina Cohen and Tommy Lane, and Ruth Cohen for sponsoring the July 30 Kiddush in memory of Gerson Cohen.
Naomi and Steve Kline and Marilyn and Harvey Lebson for sponsoring the August 20th Kiddush in honor of Naomi’s and Harvey’s birthdays.
Emily and Zach Briton for co-sponsoring the September 24 Kiddush in honor of the naming of their daughter, Noa.
Dr. Marvin and Suzanne Rosenblatt for sponsoring the September 10 Kiddush in honor of their granddaughters Jenna and Ally’s b’nai mitzvah.
Michael and Claudia Silberglitt for sponsoring the September 17 Kiddush in honor of their son Cameron’s bar mitzvah.
Lior & Elissa Golan for co-sponsoring the September 24 Kiddush in honor of their son, Nadav, receiving an aliyah in honor of his bar mitzvah that was celebrated in Israel in August.
Upcoming Calendar Dates to Remember October 6 Sisterhood meeting at BSO at 7:45 pm
October 16 Book Club at Toby Kansagor’s house at 11:00 am October 19 Drinks and desserts in the Leventhals’ Sukkah
at 8:00 pm October 30 Paid-Up Luncheon at BSO at 11:00 am November 3 Sisterhood meeting at BSO at 7:45 pm November 13 Seaboard Region Torah Fund Event November 17 Wine and Paint Night
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Notice for Familes with an Upcoming Bar or Bat MitzvahOne of the requirements of families who are having a Bar orBat Mitzvah at BSO is that an adult member of the family usher at Shabbat services at least 3 times before their joyous occasion. This requirement is in addition to any ushering done at High Holy Day Services or duties as a member of the BSO family. You can sign up to usher in two ways: there is a link to a spreadsheet on the weekly BSO announcements or you can contact Ron Schneider at [email protected]. Please sign up for dates as early as possible so that we can enhance our services each week.
SPEAKING ABOUT YOUTH
* Tickets for the Tot Yom Tov, Doroteinu, and Student Services will be honored in the main service for the following: Rosh Hashanah: first evening, second evening, and second day; Yom Kippur Minha, Ne’ilah, and Ma’ariv.
5777/2016 High Holy Day Services Schedule Main Service Student Services Doroteinu Tot Yom Tov
First Evening Rosh Hashanah 7:30-8:30 pm N/A* N/A* N/A* Sunday, October 2
First Day Rosh Hashanah 9:00 am-1:00 pm 10:00 am-12:00 pm 2:00-4:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am Monday, October 3 (Klub Kef 12:00-1:00 pm)
Tashlih (at Olney Mill Family Park) 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm Monday,October 3
Second Evening Rosh Hashanah 7:30-8:30 pm N/A* N/A* N/A* Monday, October 3
Second Day Rosh Hashanah 9:00 am-1:00 pm 10:00-12:00 pm N/A* 10:00-11:00 am Tuesday, October 4 (Klub Kef 12:00-1:00 pm) Tot Hag
Kol Nidre 6:15-8:30 pm 6:15 pm N/A* N/A* Tuesday, October 11
Morning 9:30-11:00 am 10:00 am-12 :00 pm N/A 10:00-11:00 am Service
Torah Service/ 11:00 am-2:45 pm 12:00-1:00 pm 2:00-4:00 pm N/A Yizkor/Musaf (Klub Kef 12:00-1:00 pm)
Study Session 4:00-4:45 pm N/A* N/A* N/A*
Minha 4:45-5:45 pm N/A* N/A* N/A*
Ne’ilah/Ma’ariv 5:45 pm N/A* N/A* N/A*
(Shofar blowing following the conclusion of Ma’ariv at approximately 7:20 pm)
Yom KippurWednesday,October 12
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Jenny Rubin, Kadima Advisor
Hello congregants! My name is Jenny Rubin and I am the new Kadima advisor for BSO. I am so excited to get started
with this wonderful opportunity. I grew up in Reston, Virginia at Congregation Beth Emeth and was an active Kadima and USY member, including being on Chapter Board and Regional General Board throughout my time in USY. I went to my first Kadima Kallah in 2005 and absolutely loved it. After that I continued to experience all that Kadima and USY had to offer.
After graduating high school, I began to staff both Kadima and USY events when I could, while also studying to get my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theater at Long Island University (LIU) Post. I am now an Assistant Stage Manager with Theater J at the DC JCC. I can’t wait to get to know all the Kadimaniks and see all that this coming year has in store!
Sarah Dickstein, USY Advisor
Hello congregants! My name is Sarah Dickstein and I am the new USY advisor for BSO. I am thrilled about taking on this
opportunity. I grew up at B’nai Shalom of Olney. One of the things I did when I was in high school was participate in many USY events at a chapter, regional, and international level. I also went on one of USY’s most popular programs, USY On Wheels, after my sophomore year of high school.
After high school, I went to the University of Delaware. I was very involved in UD Hillel, where I served on the board there for four years. It really helped me shape my Jewish identity after high school. I also came home and staffed many regional events for Seaboard Region. In 2015, I got my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and in 2016 received my Masters of Education in Severe Disabilities and Autism. I am now a preschool special education teacher at Brookhaven Elementary School. I can’t wait to see what our chapter does this year!
Meet BSO’s Newest Youth Advisors
“Turn it and turn it again, for everything is in it.” – Ben Bag Bag, Pirke Avot 5:22Rabbi Sarah Meytin, Early Childhood Education Director, 301.570.0699, [email protected]
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLby Rabbi Sarah Meytin
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S chool got off to a roaring success at the ECS. As some parents shed a few tears in the first days (a few children did,
too), we had a “BooHoo Breakfast” on our first morning of school to help new parents meet veterans who have been through hard drop-offs and seen the other side. These veterans also were available to “spy” on new students
to report back to the new parents how their little ones were doing. By and large each child adjusted and had a great first day! Now a month into school, all of our students are in the swing of things.
We are about to disrupt routines a little, however, with closings for the High Holy Days season. At the ECS, we use the holidays and the Jewish calendar cycle as a way to acclimate the children to a Jewish sense of time. In the fall, the air cools, the leaves change, and we use the fruit of the fall harvest, apples, along with honey, to celebrate the gift of another year. Our students have been singing songs related to the holidays, experiencing the ritual objects, and hearing the vocabulary that ties us to this holiday season.
We also have opportunities outside of the school program for BSO’s youngest members to participate in the holidays in age-appropriate ways. BSO provides tot services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. And this year we’ll also have a special Simhat Torah Tot Hag program complete with festive singing, a Torah parade, and dancing with Torahs. Simhat Torah is a wonderful holiday to celebrate with our young children. Each week, a small portion of text from the Torah is read during prayer services. On Simhat Torah we celebrate reading the final portion of text and, in our eagerness to begin again, we also start reading the first portion of text for the year. Holiday programs are open to the entire community, so please join us at 10:00 am on October 25.
The stories we tell our young children about the characters in the Bible, from Abraham and Sarah, to Noah, to Joseph, to Moses, to Queen Esther are captivating and fun. As they get older, we add nuance and depth to the stories and lessons, helping them to read the stories thoughtfully so that throughout their lives they will be able to re-read the same stories again and again, and glean entirely new and important meaning for their lives. Turn it and turn it and turn it again, for each time you are different, and so the text is different. We start when the children are young and help them to turn it and turn it.
In addition to the High Holy Day tot programming, four times this year BSO will host Friday Night Lights — a short Friday night service designed specifically for families with young children and led by Hazzan Geller. Join us for the first of the Friday Night Lights services on October 21 at 5:45 pm. A congregational Shabbat dinner follows the service for those who pre-register.
The ECS and BSO have several programs during the year open to all families with young children.
Please Mark Your Calendar and Join Us for These Fun Family ProgramsOctober 2016 1 (Shabbat) Tot Shabbat - 11:15 am 3-4 (Mon-Tues) CLOSED – Rosh Hashanah 11 (Tues) Erev Yom Kippur – ECS closes 1:00 pm 12 (Wed) CLOSED - Yom Kippur 17-18 (Mon-Tues) CLOSED – Sukkot 21 (Fri) Friday Night Lights – 5:45 pm 24-25 (Mon-Tues) CLOSED – Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah 25 (Tues) ECS Torah Party, “Tot Hag” – 10:00 amNovember 2016 5 (Shabbat) Tot Shabbat – 11:15 pm 12 (Shabbat) PJ Havdalah and Dinner – 6:00 pm
For the full ECS and BSO Young Family calendar, please visit the ECS website: www.ecsolney.org
The ECS is still accepting children in our two- and three-year-old classes. Please visit our website www.ecsolney.org for more information about our programs or call us at 301.570.0699 to schedule a visit to the school.
ECS Always Has Someting Fun and Educational Going On
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLby Michal Morris Kamil
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M y late father, Yaakov Morris z''l used to joke that the word ‘Shalom’ was one of the most ambiguous words in
the Hebrew language. One never knew if you were coming or going. Yet, it is abundant in symbolism and metaphoric value. It is a word of greeting and of parting; it is a word of peace; and it is a word of wholeness and completion.
Shalom is a word that serves as a beautiful metaphor for this most sensitive period of the Jewish year, Tishrei and its buildup to our welcoming of the new year; what we part with and leave behind, what we newly acquire, in our bid to seek out wholeness in our lives. We strive to make amends, to repair, to put back together relationships that have been broken, and to retrieve trust where it has been lost. We do this as we seek peace externally between others and ourselves, and within. And in that space and experience, we engage with our spirituality. In a space of anger, hostility, and egoism, we cannot reach that Shalom, that peace. We remain fractured and incomplete.
We use the term ‘HaMakom’ as another name for God. It is no coincidence that it is also the literal meaning of the word: “The Space”. HaMakom is a spiritual place — of holiness, and ideally, of peace, and togetherness.
The most apt visual metaphor for this coming and going, and the search for peace and wholeness is the doorway, a place of entrance and of exit and the spaces that are defined by this structure - the ‘inner and outer spaces’ of our existence. The doorpost serves as a wonderful reminder of entering and exiting, marked by the Mezuzah and its instructional content the “Shma” that calls on us to be aware, to heed, and to appreciate the experience of entering and leaving defined and undefined spaces, and our role in achieving peace and wholeness as we transition.
So how does this connect to our religious school? On our first day, the memorial of 9/11, a day steeped in memory and symbolism, of communities coming together as one, we learned about our first responders who are wonderful role models and exemplary caretakers of our community. We heard first hand what qualities it takes to be a community carer and nurturer, working day in and day out on the front line as first responders. Inspired, we turned our attention inward to our own community of young learners and focused on the building of a united community within each of our classes and as a school. Each class drew up a declaration of guidelines of how we relate and celebrate our engagement with one another, and in doing so create a holy space of learning, and of “HaMakom”. And finally, marking this aim for wholeness in relationships, in shared aims, and in learning in peace with one another as we will be entering our spaces a number of times weekly, we rededicated our Mezuzot in the doorways of our classroom. With the beginning of Elul, and a time of serious reflection on how to start new beginnings, repair, and initiate, we opened our school with saying goodbye to the past year and welcoming the new experiences we will share and enjoy together through Jewish education in this new year!
Our wonderful team of educators, education lay leaders and myself, welcome you to join our school, and to celebrate the experience of identity building and pride, of community wholeness, of the joy of learning through Jewish education, and the deep connective meaning when you are coming or going, when using our holy and historical greeting, SHALOM!
Youth, Membership & More, continued from page 6
Shalom!Michal Morris Kamil, Director of Education, 301.570.0699, [email protected]
Join HAZAK and Your Friends
UshpizinIt's Movie Night in the Sukkah at BSO
Sunday, October 20, 1:00 pmwith Dessert in the Sukkah
Moshe (Shuli Rand) and Malli (Michal Bat-Sheva Rand), an Orthodox
Jewish couple in Jerusalem, are childless and without means to celebrate the weeklong holiday of Sukkot. After much prayer, they receive unexpected money, and Moshe is told about an abandoned shack where he and Malli can properly deprive themselves and receive guests. However, they are visited by two
ex-convicts with an unexpected link to Moshe's past, and the celebration becomes a series of emotional trials.(This film is subtitled.)
Happy
Sukkot
Men’s Club NewsStan Schwartzbart, 301.367.4711, [email protected] Schneider, 301.774.4662, [email protected]
Library Update
The renovation of the library is almost complete. The books have been arranged by categories such as bible, historical
Jewish men and women, holocaust, Yiddish, Jewish art and others. All reference books have been moved to shelves in the chapel. Reference books should not be removed from the synagogue.
An easy sign out sheet has been placed above the phone in the library — just enter your name, book title, date removed and date returned. Please remember that no books may be removed on Shabbat or other holidays.
We will set a rededication of the library to the Broder and Jacobs Families after the High Holy Days. Stay tuned for a final date.
Men’s Club BusinessWe need to revitalize the BSO Men’s Club. We need younger members to join the Men’s Club and become active participants. Meetings are the first Tuesday night of each month at 8:00 pm. Dues are $36 per year. What do I get for my membership in the Men’s Club? Being part of a social group of Jewish men dedicated to promoting a Jewish way of life, planned activities for men only, cooking lessons with a trained chef, ushering at Shabbat Services and High Holy Day Services. Some of the activities we would like to plan for this year are a fishing trip, go cart racing, trap shooting, a scotch and barbeque night, estate planning, Luray Caverns trip, and several others. We need members to help us plan and organize events that are of interest to you. We will have a paid up membership social event in the Fall.
The prayer books that are in the main sanctuary are religious books and should be treated as such. As a reminder, they should be replaced in the pews with proper respect and in a specific way according to Jewish custom. The titles should be facing out and the bound side should be on the right side. Please respect our customs and replace the books properly.
There still may be a few open times to usher for the High Holy Days. There is a sign-up link on the Weekly Shabbat Announcements. Sign up now so that you can request a time that meets your needs.
One Final Note…Help the Men’s Club erect the sukkah on Sunday, October 9. Every extra set of hands is greatly appreciated.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Thursday, October 20 at 1:00 pm – Dessert in the Sukkah. Traditionally, each night of Sukkot a special guest is invited to join in the celebration. Be part of a special program as we welcome our own choice of Ushpizin (guests) to our sukkah. The Israeli film (with subtitles) Ushpizin will add special humor to this holiday.
Sunday, November 6 –Tour the National Museum of American Jewish Military History. The museum is located at 18111 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, a short distance from the Red Line stop at Dupont Circle. Join us for a docent tour of the newly redesigned national museum, which traces Jewish involvement in our country’s armed forces from the 17th century until today. A donation of $10.00 made on our website or by mail will reserve your place for this special event.
Friday, November 11 at 7:30 pm – Veteran’s Day Observance as part of the Shabbat Service. This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Jewish War Veterans organization. Oneg will follow services.
Looking Ahead Saturday, December 10 - Save the Date for a repeat of last year’s
successful Latkes ’n Vodka.
Questions? Contact Naomi or Sandy
HAZAK HappeningsNaomi Kline, 240.669.7683, [email protected] Sandy Kusselson, 301.384.1252, [email protected]
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Sophia House Cooking/Serving Help Needed
Sophia House, also known as the Wilkins Avenue Women's Assessment Center, is a women's homeless shelter in Montgomery County under the Interfaith Works umbrella (www.iworksmc.org/wilkins-avenue-womens-assessment-center/). It serves 30 women by providing overnight housing, plus breakfast and dinners daily. For many years, BSO
has had the wonderful responsibility for providing dinner for the women one evening a month, which currently is the third Wednesday of each month.
At the present time, we need volunteers to cook and serve dinner at 6:15 pm on Wednesday: October 19, November 16 and December 21. I am writing to encourage all congregants to help us fulfill this mitzvah. The women rely on our prepared food donations for a nutritious meal. Please volunteer to coordinate the meal or simply prepare a single dish as part of a bigger meal. Any assistance is appreciated! Importantly, students (grades 6 and up) also receive SSL hours for their time, so it is a great way for them to get this valuable experience. Contact Meredith Singer to express interest or ask any questions. [email protected] or 301-792-5509.
SIMAN TOV U MAZAL TOV!B’nai Mitzvah – October 2016 Compiled by the Religious Committee
Noah Kanter – October 29Noah Solomon Kanter, son of Mara and Joshua Kanter, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah during Shabbat morning services on October 29. Noah, who turned 13 on July 26, is an eighth-grade student at Earl B. Wood Middle School.
A serious gamer, Noah prefers video games like Super Mario Bros. and Pokemon, and plays card and board games, such as Magic: The Gathering and Settlers of Catan. Noah also plays piano and frisbee, rides his bike with neighbors, and invents games to play with his parents and siblings.
Joining Noah for this simha will be his sister, Yael, an 11-year-old fifth-grader at Flower Valley Elementary School, and his brother, Judah, an 8-year-old third-grader at Flower Valley. His grandparents, from Syracuse and Long Island, as well as other relatives from New Jersey, New York and California will also share the day.
our tent for anyone who wishes to be there. Dubbed a few years ago as the “rainbow and unicorn kid”, I’m no longer offended by the term “softie”, as I know that kind and amenable is not really interchangeable with weak. I am, however, also realistic enough to accept that our financial sustainability could never be attained without the fiscal commitment of our members. The services and programs that we offer come at a cost that we are all responsible for. Although today we seem constantly plagued by this dilemma of community engagement versus monetary obligations, our ancestors saw the beauty and need for our collective responsibilities.
In the Torah, even the earliest references to the building of the Mishkan (Holy Tabernacle) contain the notion that the Israelites needed to contribute to the creation and then the upkeep of the Mishkan. In Exodus, the Israelites are given the opportunity to contribute materials for the Mishkan “from every man whose heart impels him to give” (Exodus 25:2), meaning that each individual could contribute whatever quantity their generosity and ability dictated. At the same time it was commanded that each individual also give a half-shekel to be melted down for the foundation of the Mishkan regardless of financial ability. “The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less” (Exodus 30:15). With their visionary acuity, (and a little help from G-D) the earliest models of “fair share” and Voluntary Commitment levels were
created while balancing the need for a collective universalized commitment. So while each person contributed to the making of the various components of the Sanctuary in accordance with their individual capability, everyone gave equally of the silver to create its foundation.
Thousands of years later, have we really evolved all that much? Seems to me our needs are exactly the same. The perpetuation of our community still depends on the generosity of our members. Our Voluntary Commitment levels, Amudim (Pillars) at $9,600, Yedidim (Friends) at $5,400, and Shomrim (Guardians) at $3,600, in addition to contributions to the Endowment Funds, offer opportunities for giving that help safeguard our future. Donations to the Chai Circle act as a lifeline for our community, building on our foundation while also ensuring that we can make room in our tent for others. Thank you for your support and continued generosity.
Wishing you and your families a happy and sweet 5777. I apologize if I have willingly or unknowingly wronged you, and I ask your forgiveness.
May you be inscribed for a good year.
Shana Tova,Laurie
Perspectives from the President, continued from page 1
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Reflections from the Rabbi, continued from page 1
Similarly, while the physical act of blowing the shofar is obviously completely required, the essential experience, the profound moment, is when we hear the sound of the shofar, when we let its piercing noise penetrate us and call us to teshuva, repentance. When the shofar blasts fill the air with loud noise, a paradoxical spiritual calm settles in, and in that moment when noise and calm become one, we are implored to look at our own lives, and the world, differently, and with a fresh lens.
I think that Rambam is completely correct. While the shofar must be acted upon—it does need to be physically sounded—it is only effective if we truly strive to hear its call. The litmus test of whether we are absorbing and internalizing the shofar’s message of renewal and hope is whether we ourselves are stirred to act, and whether we make Torah study, Avodah (service of God/prayer), and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of lovingkindness) integral components of our lives going forward, the three pillars that our tradition teaches are the very foundation on which our world rests.
It is my hope that this new year of 5777 may be a year infused throughout with meaningful Jewish acts and experiences for all of us. Jen, Jonah, and Elana join me in wishing each of you a Shanah Tovah U’Metukah—a good, sweet, joyous, healthy, and peaceful new year.
B’Yedidut (in friendship),Rabbi Ari Sunshine
Thank you to those who support BSO by remembering and honoring friends and loved ones with generous contributions. Donations appearing in the newsletter may not reflect all donations received prior to publication. Listings are as current as the newsletter deadline allows.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation of:Officiating Jared & Lisa’s wedding
by Edward & Janice BarnettIn observance of the Yahrzeit of:George Becker by Samuel & Ellen
Rosenthal Morris Rosenthal by Samuel &
Ellen RosenthalElliott Cohn by Robin RosenthalFreda Kramer by Louis & Eileen
Leibowitz Bernard Kushel by Herbert &
Anita GoldsteinFred Grunewald by Jeffrey &
Barbara Grunewald Eleanor Wilkins by Albert &
Jacqueline MeyersJoyce Katz by David & Faith
FischelHilmer Frank by David & Beth
FrankFred Sommer by Nancy SommerDorothy Rubbin by Ronald
RubbinGerald Zeller by Mitchell & Paula
ZellerGerson Weinstein by Larry &
Barbara GreenfeldJosephine Baratta by Michael &
Caron StarobinCharles Krinsky by Marjorie
JenkinsEsther Waldbaum by Lee Daniel &
Shari FeinbergIn honor of:Larry Fishbein by Joel & Vicki
Freedenberg
Sue’s Aliyah and for his Mi Shebeirah for Sue’s recovery by Arnold & Susan Sherman
Rabbi Sunshine’s Thursday Torah Class by William J & Randi Schueftan Levin
Rabbi Sunshine’s graduation from Shalom Hartman Institute by Ben & Nancy Katcoff
Aliyah by Arnold & Susan Sherman
Hazzan’s Music FundIn honor of:Their Aliyah on July 30 and for
Sue’s Refuah Shleima by Arnold & Susan Sherman
Judith Ann Levine by Michael Levine
Fred Grunewald by Jeffrey & Barbara Grunewald
Joyce Katz by David & Faith Fischel
Jack Newman by Gene & Suzanne Newman
Dr. Samuel Lossef by Mitchell & Phyllis Wasson
Rose Rosenberg by Leonard Rosenberg
Julius Stone by Joan Stone
General Fund DonationsIn observance of the Yahrzeit of:Leah Leavey by Stephen Alan &
Marlene Diane Leavey Estelle Snyder by Stuart Gelb &
Nanci Snyder Rose Greenberg by Larry &
Marsha Greenberg
David Edward Kuritz by Carolyn Schwartz
Stuart Kaufman by Eileen Kaufman
Philip Snitz by Eileen KaufmanFrances Snitz by Eileen KaufmanDora Orenstein by Harold & Toby
Orenstein Sam Orenstein by Harold & Toby
OrensteinAdele Schwartzbart by Ronald &
Bonnie SchneiderDavid Kivitz by Morton & Phyllis
LessansGershon Cohen by Jerome &
Suzanne BodenShelly Levin by Marvin & Shirley
LevineSaul Sacks by Harvey & Marilyn
LebsonSidney Shulman by Janice KingJean Weston by James & Debra
WestonMinnie Bihari by James & Debra
WestonFlorence Cohen by Barry &
Miriam CohenMax Kramer by Stephen Alan &
Marlene Diane Leavey Belle Polis by Jerome & Eileen
OslickIn honor of:Naomi Kline’s birthday by Marc &
Mira KlineLouis Katofsky by Mark & Ilene
SavadowAnne Shapiro by Richard & Carol
Barsky
On behalf of:Marlene Oslick’s Refuah Shleima
by Jerome & Eileen Oslick
Endowment FundIn observance of the Yahrzeit of:Gertrude Bellen by Wallace
Bloom
Alex P. Kovalsky Endowment Fund
In observance of the Yahrzeit of:Norman Kushnick by Betsy
MarcusIn appreciation of:Officiating Lisa & Jared’s wedding
by Edward & Janice Barnett
Chai CircleIn memory of:Jules Fogelman by William &
Randi Schueftan Levin
Siddur BookplateIn memory of:Adele Schartzbart by Abe & Joan
Brauner
In Kind DonationsToiletries for Shelter & Religious
School Books by Marian AppleJudaica books & Sukkah cover &
walls by Doron StrausBooks, Games & CDs by Dorothy
Auerbach
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By purchasing an engraved brick, you can commemorate family simhas, remember special people, and honor those
who have left you with a lasting impression, as we build a brick garden behind the social hall.
Phase One detail and order forms are available on our website, www.BnaiShalomOfOlney.org, or in the office.
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Best Wishes for
a Sweet New Year!
OCTOBER CELEBRATIONS
Share-a-ShabbatConsider inviting a new member family (or 2 or 3) to your home to enjoy a Shabbat dinner – kosher/pareve, of course.What a fantastic way to build on the great community we have here at BSO. Contact Teresa in our main office at 301.774.0879, who will be happy to put you in touch with B’nai Shalom of Olney’s
new members. (PS–Don’t tell anyone, but
you can even invite long- standing members if you’d like to get to know them better, too.)
A Continuation of Shabbat Across BSO
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OctoberAnniversaries1 ......Roberta & Valmore
Bloomberg5 ......Jason & Lane Mills6 ......Linda & David Goldstein6 ......Sharon & Jeffrey Deutch7 ......William & Shana
Godfrey7 ......Lisa & Shamir Tuchman9 ......Sharon & Sean Agranov10 ...Ruth & Jonathan
Golomb10 ...Faith & David Fischel10 ...Joanna & Adam
Abrahams13 ....Julie & Ron Jacob14 ....Laurie & Joshua Beck17 ....Rebecca & Eric Fishman18 ....Barbara & Eric Prawde18 ....Martha & Sumner
Witebsky19 ....Lisa & David Ratta-
Shoshan21 ....Sharon & David Zack21 ....Marcia & Sol Karsch21 ....Mara & Michael
Bayewitz23 ...Helene & Allen Neufeld24 ...Andrea & Lawrence
Cohen27 ...Debbie & Louis
Kovalsky27 ...Robin & Gary Rosenthal27 ...Randi & William
Albertsen29 ...Susan & Ken Rapaport29 ...Karen & Stuart
Glickman29 ...Debra & James Weston
OctoberBirthdays1 ......Carol Polovoy1 ......Karen Glickman2 ......Joshua Lang2 ......Jessica Levy2 ......Gary Sachs2 ......Cayden Abramowitz2 ......Sydney Abramowitz2 ......Sam Kirschbaum2 ......Ari Kirschbaum2 ......Brayden Blevins3 ......Steven Fleischer3 ......Alanna Glaser
5 ......Gloria Gridley5 ......Susan Wilpon5 ......Joshua Roth6 ......Kurt Willson6 ......Marc Walton6 ......Michelle Steinman7 ......Rachel Miller7 ......Ken Grossman7 ......Bruce Ginsburg7 ......Daliyah Rose8 ......Alan Gordon8 ......Dina Rosenthal8 ......Gloria Sorkin9 ......Alan Fellman10 ...Arthur Steiner10 ...Ken Abramowitz10 ...Jesse Blitzstein11 ....Michael Boden11 ....Michael Cushner11 ....Mason West11 ....Jonah Soffler12 ....Michael Eskow12 ....William Sickel12 ....Jana Parizer13 ....Jeffrey Doris13 ....Michael Rosenthal13 ....David Mintz13 ....Libby King
14 ....Ellen Miller14 ....Nelu Schwartz14 ....Erika Terl14 ....Earl Reba14 ....Anika Dzwilewski15 ....Jillian Shure16....Debbie Gold16....Robin Rosenthal16....Robert Ostrinsky16....Howard Bayewitz16....Stacey Weinberg17 ....Diane Kahanov17 ....Jacqueline Meyers17 ....Lane Hornfeck17 ....Andrea Goncher18 ....Drew Elliott Kramer18 ....Shira Oler18 ....Londyn Bonner20 ...David Freedman20 ...David Sloane20 ...Alana Fader20 ...Yael Kanter21 ....Larry Greenberg21 ....Laurie Brenner21 ....Justin Grossman22 ...Suzanne Newman22 ...Lilly Smetana22 ...Hailey Ava Zarren
23 ...Harold Smetana23 ...Hannah Wilpon24 ...Paul Friedman24 ...Shawn Tarloff24 ...Andi Sacks24 ...Samantha Godfrey24 ...Lucy Nelson25 ...Harriet Tempchin26 ...Amanda Zack26 ...Levi Goslee27 ...Jan Guttman27 ...Leisa Sarecky27 ...Scott Kusselson27 ...Annamaria Rosenberg27 ...William Talesnick28 ...Mitchell Parizer28 ...Maya Bellas29 ...Kevin Willson29 ...Sarah Gross29 ...Michael Schmidt29 ...Anna Sickel30 ...Janet Schoengold30 ...Arlene Honig30 ...Joseph Doris31 ....Leonard Bosin
A Very Happy New Year To Our Sweet Friends
Yehi ratzon milfaneha AdonaiEloheynu ve’Elohey avoteynuShetehadesh aleynu Shanah
Tovah U’Metukah
May it be your will, O Lord our GodAnd God of our fathers, to renewus for a happy and sweet year.
Gail Goldfarb Naomi Yadin-Mendick Stephen StecklerPast B’nai Shalom of Olney Presidents
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ELUL 5776/TISHREI 5777
Monday-Thursday Minyan – 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Friday Minyan – 6:45 am, unless otherwise noted. Sunday Minyan – 9:00 am, unless otherwise noted.* = Office Closed
9:15 am – Shabbat Morning Service/Nitzavim
11:15 am – Tot Shabbat
9:00 am – Minyan10:00 am –
Sisterhood Needlecrafts
6:30 pm – Candle Lighting
BSO Office ClosedECS Office Closed9:00 am – Minyan 7:29 pm – Candle
Lighting
BSO Office ClosedECS Office Closed9:00 am – Minyan
4:30 pm – Religious School
6:15 pm – Upper School Dinner
7:30 pm – Minyan
7:30 pm – Minyan8:00 pm –
Sisterhood Meeting
6:45 am – Minyan6:22 pm – Candle
Lighting7:30 pm – Shabbat
Service
9:15 am – Shabbat Morning Service/Vayeleh
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00 am – Minyan10:30 am – Kever
Avot at Judean Memorial Gardens
7:00 pm – Choir Practice
7:30 pm – Minyan BSO Office Closes at 1:00 pm
ECS Office Closes at 1:00 pm
9:00 am – Minyan6:16 pm – Candle
Lighting
BSO Office ClosedECS Office Closed9:00 am – Minyan
7:30 pm – Minyan 6:45 am – Minyan7:30 pm – Shabbat
Service6:12 pm – Candle
Lighting
9:15 am – Shabbat Morning Service/Haazinu
A complete schedule of High Holy Day services is on
page 6 of this newsletter.
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9:00 am – Minyan5:59 pm – Candle
Lighting
ECS ClosedBSO Office Closed9:15 am – Yom Tov
Services6:58 pm – Candle
Lighting
ECS ClosedBSO Office ClosedRS Closed9:15 am – Yom Tov
Services10:00 am – Tot Hag
7:30 pm – Minyan7:45 pm – Board
Meeting
7:30 pm – Minyan 6:45 am – Minyan5:53 pm – Candle
Lighting7:30 pm – Shabbat
Services
9:15 am – Shabbat Morning Service/Bar Mitzvah of Noah Kanter/B’reishit
9:00 am – Minyan 6:09 pm – Candle
Lighting
BSO Office ClosedECS Office Closed9:15 am – Yom Tov
Services7:08 pm – Candle
Lighting
BSO Office ClosedECS Office ClosedRS Closed9:15 am – Yom Tov
Services7:05 pm – Sukkot
ends
4:30 pm – Religious School
4:30 pm – Religious School Program in the Sukkah
7:30 am – Minyan
1:00 pm – HAZAK Meeting in Sukkah
7:30 pm – Minyan 7:45 pm –
Education Committee Meeting
6:45 am – Minyan5:45 pm – Friday
Night Lights 6:15 pm –
Congregational Shabbat Dinner
6:02 pm – Candle Lighting
7:30 pm – Shabbat Service/Birthday & Anniversary Service
9:15 am – Shabbat Morning Service/Hol HaMo’ed Sukkot
9:00 am – Minyan10:00 am –
Sisterhood Paid Up Luncheon
6:00 pm – Olney Winery Event
7:30 pm – Minyan
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B’nai Shalom of Olney18401 Burtfield DriveOlney, MD 20832-1339
The Endowment Fund was created
for the purpose of providing
an additional source of annual
income to strengthen B’nai Shalom
of Olney’s financial foundation.
All financial gifts will provide a
permanent source of support
to our synagogue for many generations to come.
B’nai Shalom of Olney
Endowment Fund
What is the Purpose of the Endowment Fund?The Endowment Fund provides the means for you to express your gratitude
and appreciation to B’nai Shalom of Olney. The principal is held in
perpetuity and only the earnings are used to fund synagogue operations. As
a result, a gift to the Endowment Fund endures forever.
What is the Endowment Fund Income Used For?To extend and provide supplemental support to synagogue programs and
services beyond annual budgetary funding.
Who Manages the Fund?A Board approved committee that includes the synagogue’s immediate past
president and Executive Director.
Does it Replace Other Ways to Give to B’nai Shalom
of Olney?No. All other ways of giving to the synagogue remain available.
Are Gifts Tax Deductible? Yes. Gifts to the Endowment Fund qualify as charitable donations.
Can I Make a Restricted Gift to the Endowment Fund?Yes. Certain criteria must be met for a restricted gift. Please contact an
Endowment Fund Committee member for more information.
