• 2017 • 5777-5778 •

YOUR HIGH HOLIDAY GUIDE

EXPERIENCEELULANDTISHREIat B’nai Shalom

Dear Friends,

B'nai Shalom is our central home for Jewish life, friendship, support andinspiration. The heartbeat of our synagogue is Shabbat, with services and kiddushthe central gatherings of our week. But the heart of our synagogue is our people.At our joys and sorrows, our members are our closest friends and strongestsupports as we pass through our lives in community.

In these pages you will find some of our early offerings for 5778. From AdultEducation and Religious School to Men’s Club and Sisterhood, you will findmeaningful and important opportunities to grow as a Jew and to develop newfriendships in your synagogue.

From youth programs to Hazak, we are working hard to provide you with thekind of dynamic opportunities that you have come to expect from B’nai Shalom.We are proud of our calendar and of our synagogue.

This year I hope that you will be able to sample broadly from our many offerings.Our staff welcomes your curiosity and invention when it comes to our programs,and we are here to serve your needs. Come by any time, and let us hear howwe can help you to continue your Jewish Journey with us.

L’shanah Tovah Tikateivu,

Robert L. Tobin

TUESDAY August 22 • 30 AvRosh Chodesh

WEDNESDAY August 23 • 1 ElulRosh Chodesh

FRIDAY August 25 • 3 Elul7:00 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY August 26 • 4 Elul9:00 am • Shabbat Morning Services7:20 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

FRIDAY September 1 • 10 Elul7:00 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY September 2 • 11 Elul9:00 am • Shabbat Morning Services10:00 am • Torah Study: Parashat Ki Tetze7:10 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

MONDAY September 4 • 13 ElulLabor Day (Synagogue Office Closed)8:00 am • Morning Minyan9:00 am • Community Unity Rally

At City Hall in West Orange

8:00 pm • Evening Minyan

FRIDAY September 8 • 17 Elul5:30 pm to 7:00 pm • Welcome Back Barbecue7:00 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY September 9 • 18 Elul9:00 am • Shabbat Morning Services10:00 am • Religious School Begins7:00 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

SUNDAY September 10 • 19 Elul9:00 am • Primary Religious School Begins9:30 am • Board of Trustees Meeting

TUESDAY September 12 • 21 Elul4:00 pm to 6:00 pm • First Day Religious School

WEDNESDAY September 13 • 22 Elul12:30 pm • Hazak Luncheon and Program

Ron Farber will talk about the Origins and Evolution ofRock and Roll.

FRIDAY September 15 • 24 Elul6:45 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat Service

SATURDAY September 16 • 25 Elul9:00 am • Shabbat Morning Services11:00 am • Minyan Meyuchad6:45 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah10:00 pm • Selichot Program

Piano Concert with Dave Schlossberg: A Place BeyondWords, New Visions of Classic Jewish Melodies

11:00 pm • Selichot ServiceLed by Rabbi Robert Tobin, chanted by Chazan RalphNussbaum

SUNDAY September 17 • 26 Elul9:30 am • Sisterhood and Men’s Club OpeningMeeting

Bullying in the Workplace with coach Randy Nathan

11:00 am ••NEW PROGRAM: Kids Kosher Cooking••With Rena Casser

TUESDAY September 19 • 28 Elul6:00 pm to 7:00 pm •Holiday Flower Pick-Up

WEDNESDAY September 20 • 29 Elul6:40 pm • Erev Rosh Hashanah Services

THURSDAY September 21 • 1 Tishrei9:00 am • First Day Rosh Hashanah9:00 am • Main Service in Maron Hall

Led by Rabbi Robert Tobin and Cantor Noam Rakovsky

10:00 am • Alternative Service in the GruhinSanctuary

Led by Jeffrey Kirschenbaum

••HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS••

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Early Childhood ServiceChildren 2 to 5 years old. Takes place in Room 3.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Youth ServiceChildren 1st to 5th grades. Takes place in the Lipka Chapeland in Rooms 2 and 4.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Kadima ServiceChildren 6th to 8th grades. Takes place in Rooms 6 and 8.

Plus Special Activity in the Lipka ChapelWith Dina Kirschenbaum and Mark Thomas

12:30 pm • Tashlikh with Rena CasserFor children participating in youth services and theirfamilies

6:00 pm • Tashlikh at the B’nai Shalom CreekGather at the creek near the back of the parking lot to castoff your sins.

6:40 pm • Mincha and Ma’arivServices in the Gruhin Sanctuary

Experience Elul and Tishrei at B’nai Shalom2017 • 5777–5778

FRIDAY September 22 • 2 TishreiSecond Day Rosh Hashanah9:00 am • Main Service in Maron Hall

Led by Rabbi Robert Tobin and Cantor Noam Rakovsky

10:00 am • Alternative Service in the GruhinSanctuary

Led by Jeffrey Kirschenbaum

••HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS••

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Early Childhood ServiceChildren 2 to 5 years old. Takes place in Room 3.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Youth ServiceChildren 1st to 5th grades. Takes place in the Lipka Chapeland in Rooms 2 and 4.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Kadima ServiceChildren 6th to 8th grades. Takes place in Rooms 6 and 8.

Plus Special Activity in the Lipka ChapelWith Dina Kirschenbaum and Mark Thomas

6:35 pm • Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat Services

SATURDAY September 23 • 3 Tishrei9:00 am • Shabbat Shuvah Service6:35 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

SUNDAY September 24 • 4 Tishrei9:00 am • Morning Minyan: Fast of Gedaliah10:00 am • Men’s Club Sukkah Wall Building10:00 am to 11:30 am • Mindfulness, Meditation andForgiveness

Presented by Rabbi Robert Tobin and Wendi Dumbroff.

TUESDAY September 26 • 6 Tishrei12:00 noon to 8:00 pm • Blood Drive

Donate and help save a life.

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm • Donuts and DecorationsChildren of all ages welcome. Make decorations for oursukkah and enjoy a snack. No reservations necessary.

FRIDAY September 29 • 9 TishreiErev Yom Kippur and Shabbat6:20 pm • Mincha and Kol Nidre

Project Isaiah: Bring non-perishable food before theKol Nidre Service. Items are for the kosher food pantry.

SATURDAY September 30 • 10 Tishrei9:00 am • Yom Kippur Services and Yizkor

Services in Maron Hall led by Rabbi Robert Tobin andCantor Noam Rakovsky

10:00 am • Alternative Service and YizkorServices in the Gruhin Sanctuary led by JefferyKirschenbaum

••HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAMS••

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Early Childhood ServiceChildren 2 to 5 years old. Takes place in Room 3.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Youth ServiceChildren 1st to 5th grades. Takes place in the Lipka Chapeland in Rooms 2 and 4.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm • Kadima ServiceChildren 6th to 8th grades. Takes place in Rooms 6 and 8.

Plus Special Activity in the Lipka ChapelWith Dina Kirschenbaum and Mark Thomas

2:00 pm • Visit Assisted Living ResidenceJoin B’nai Shalom youth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum asthey visit the elderly. Help to bring some holiday ruach(spirit) and melodies to the residents.

5:00 pm • Introduction to MeltonWith Rabbi Robert Tobin and Rhonda Lillianthal

5:30 pm • Mincha in Maron HallYouth chanting the Book of Jonah

6:10 pm • Neilah6:10 pm • The Bible Players Return to B’nai Shalom

A Torah-based show for children in the Lipka Chapel

7:05 pm • Ma’ariv7:22 pm • Final Shofar Blast and Conclusion of Fast

MONDAY October 2 • 12 TishreiMen’s Club Business Attire Clothing Collection

Donations can be dropped off at synagogue on designatedcoat racks. Ends October 31.

WEDNESDAY October 4 • 14 Tishrei6:15 pm • Erev Sukkot Service

THURSDAY October 5 • 15 TishreiFirst Day Sukkot9:00 am • Sukkot Service12:00 noon • Sukkot Luncheon

Sponsored by Sisterhood. Everyone is welcome.

6:15 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv Services

FRIDAY October 6 • 16 Tishrei9:00 am • Second Day Sukkot Services6:10 pm • Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat Services

SATURDAY October 7 • 17 Tishrei(Chol Hamoed Sukkot through Tuesday, October 10)9:00 am • Shabbat and Chol Hamoed Sukkot Service6:10 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

SUNDAY October 8 • 18 Tishrei11:00 am • Kids Kosher Cooking11:00 am • Kadima Opening event

MONDAY October 9 • 19 TishreiColumbus Day6:30 pm • Supper and Seret (movie) in the Sukkah

Enjoy dinner and watch the acclaimed Israeli film: TheWomen’s Balcony.

TUESDAY October 10 – 20 Tishrei6:00 pm • Kadima in the Sukkah7:30 pm • Men’s Club Scotch in the Sukkah

WEDNESDAY October 11 – 21 Tishrei6:45 am • Hoshanah Rabbah12:30 pm • Hazak Meeting

Judith Ebright presents a program about NormanRockwell and Grandma Moses

6:00 pm • Erev Shemini Atzeret Services

THURSDAY October 12 • 22 Tishrei9:00 am • Shemini Atzeret Services and Yizkor6:00 pm • Erev Simchat Torah Service andCelebration

FRIDAY October 13 • 23 Tishrei9:00 am • Simchat Torah Service and Celebration

Hakafot, Torah Readings and Simchat Torah Luncheon

6:00 pm • Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat Services

SATURDAY October 14 • 24 Tishrei9:00 am • Shabbat Morning Services10:00 am • Torah Study: Parashat Bereshit11:00 am • Minyan Meyuchad6:00 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

SUNDAY October 15 • 25 Tishrei10:00 am to 12:00 noon • Melton Classes Begin

10:00 am • Rabbi Robert Tobin will teach about Judaismand Islam: The Star and the Crescent. 11:00 am • RabbiRichard Fagan will teach Bemidbar.

FRIDAY October 20 • 30 TishreiRosh Chodesh5:50 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat Services••West Orange Shabbos Project••

A community-wide celebration of Shabbat.

SATURDAY October 21 • 1 Cheshvan9:00 am • Shabbat Services1:00 pm • Sisterhood Book Review5:50 pm • Mincha, Ma’ariv and Havdallah

SUNDAY October 22 • 2 Cheshvan10:00 am to 12:00 noon • Melton Classes11:00 am • Family Hike

In South Mountain Reservation. Sponsored by Men’s Cluband Sisterhood.

SPECIAL LABOR DAY EVENT

• Monday • September 4 •• 9:00 am •

CommunityUnity Rally

At City Hall in West Orange

On Monday, September 4, morning servicesat B’nai Shalom will start at 8:00 am.

SPONSORED BY B’NAI SHALOM’S MEN’S CLUBWELCOME BACK BARBECUE•• FOR MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ••

RSVP by Friday, September 1 to Leslie Gleanerat programs@bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160 ext. 207

Friday, September 8, 20175:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Barbecue, Casual Outdoor Dinner

7:00 pm to 8:00 pmKabbalat Shabbat Under the Stars

Barbecue: $10 per personMaximum $40 per family

AN EVENING OF JEWISH MUSIC TO

• Saturday Night • September 16, 2017 •

AN EVENING OF JEWISH MUSIC TOWELCOME SELICHOT 2017• 10:00 pm • Concert featuring DAVE SCHLOSSBERG

• 11:00 pm • Selichot services led by RABBI ROBERTTOBIN and chanted by CHAZAN RALPH NUSSBAUM

CELEBRATE 5778Send Rosh Hashanah wishes to your B’nai Shalom

friends and neighbors with theSISTERHOOD ROSH HASHANAH GREETING CARD

(To be displayed in the synagogue)

List your name for a $10 donation.

Clearly print on the line below how you would like your name to appear:

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Name: ................................................................................................................................

Phone: ........................................................ E-mail: ..........................................................

Amount enclosed: ............................................................................................................

Mail this form and a check made out to B’nai Shalom Sisterhoodto the synagogue office before Friday, September 15.

Send Rosh Hashanah wishes to your B’nai Shalomfriends and neighbors with the

SISTERHOOD ROSH HASHANAH GREETING CARD(To be displayed in the synagogue)

List your name for an $18 donation.(Includes a Passover greeting in Hayenu)

FLOWERS FOR ROSH HASHANAHFROM SISTERHOOD

Beautiful floral centerpieces to decorate any holiday tableONLY $36

k up atB’naiShalom

Pick up at B’nai ShalomTuesday, September 19 • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Name: ................................................................................................................................

Phone: ........................................................ E-mail: ..........................................................

Number of centerpieces: ..........................Amount enclosed: ........................................Mail this form and a check made out to B’nai Shalom Sisterhood

to the synagogue office before Sunday, September 10.For questions, or to make alternate pick up arrangements, contact Carol Golub

at sisterhood@bnaishalom.net or 973-228-4669.

This NEW cooking program for children takes placeonce a month on Sundays at B’nai Shalom. It’s a onehour program from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon and will

cover the tastes that make up our unique Jewish cookingtraditions. This program is FREE but you must register.Kosher cooking starts on Sunday, September 17.

Contact Rena Casser, Religious School Director, at (973)731-0160 ext. 208, or principal@ bnaishalom.net to let herknow that your junior chef will be attending (please sendyour chef with an apron or smock).

Kosher CookingFOR K I DS 3 AND OLDER

Sunday, September 17, 2017 • 9:30 amBullying and bulling behavior has taken on an entirely new meaning and definition in recent times.

The typical bully is no longer just the physical person everyone fears or avoids. Coach Randy Nathanpresents a number of of important topics, but will focus on bullying in the workplace.

Please RSVP by Thursday, September 7, 2017, to sisterhood@bnaishalom.net.

B’nai Shalom’s Sisterhood and Men’s Clubinvite everyone to our opening event for 2017-2018

YOUTH PROGRAMINGFOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

1st Day Rosh Hashanah • Thursday, September 2110:00 AM to 1:00 PM • HOLIDAY SERVICES• Early Childhood in Room 3 with Morah Shelly Brittner• Youth Service (1st–5th grade) Lipka Chapel and Rooms 2 and 4with Rena Casser

• Kadima (6th–8th grade) in Rooms 6 and 8 with teen leadersPlus Special Activity in the Lipka Chapel with Dina Kirschenbaumand Mark Thomas12:30 PM • Tashlikh for children with Rena Casser

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah • Friday, September 2210:00 AM to 1:00 PM • HOLIDAY SERVICES• Early Childhood in Room 3 with Morah Shelly Brittner• Youth Service (1st–5th grade) Lipka Chapel and Rooms 2 and 4with Rena Casser

• Kadima (6th–8th grade) in Rooms 6/8 with teen leadersPlus Special Activity in the Lipka Chapel with Dina Kirschenbaumand Mark Thomas

Yom Kippur • Saturday, September 3010:00 AM to 1:00 PM • HOLIDAY SERVICES

• Early Childhood in Room 3 with Morah Shelly Brittner• Youth Service (1st–5th grade) Lipka Chapel and Rooms 2 and 4with Rena Casser

• Kadima (6th–8th grade) in Rooms 6/8 with teen leadersPlus Special Activity in the Lipka Chapel with Dina Kirschenbaumand Mark Thomas

6:10 PM • The Bible Players •A Torah-based funny performance for kids.In the Lipka Chapel.7:10 PM • Join the main service for Shofar blaststo end Yom Kippur

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ORDERYOUR LULAV AND ETROGSETS FOR SUKKOTTo place an order for an Etrog and Lulav set, please write in thenumber of sets you wish to purchase on the form below.

All orders must be received by Wednesday, September 20.Please return the form to B’nai Shalom, Attention: Debbie.When your set(s) arrive, you will be notified by phone ore-mailed to pick up your order. Thank you.Name: ..................................................................................................................................Phone: .............................................................. E-mail: ......................................................Number of sets @ $38.00 each: ...................... Payment by: Check � Cash �Name on credit card: ..........................................................................................................Credit card number: ............................................................................................................Expiration date:................................................ MasterCard � Visa �Make checks out to B’nai Shalom. Write “lulav” in the memo line.

FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS AND FOR LIFE IN GENERAL

Mindfulness, Meditationand Forgiveness

JOIN US on Sunday, September 24, 2017, theSunday after Rosh Hashanah, for a spiritual learningand experience with Rabbi Robert Tobin and WendiDumbroff, MA, LCP

According to Wendi Dumbroff, “Mindfulness helps people create apause. It allows one to step back and say, ‘what are my thoughts andwhat are my feelings’ — it creates room for participants to makedifferent choices.” Dumbroff is an advocate and practitioner ofmeditation and mindfulness and brings these tools into her practice.

The program will start at 10:00 am andwill be held in the Lipka Chapel.

Wendi L. Dumbroff, MA,LPC, is a Licensed Profes-sional Counselor in privatepractice in Madison, NewJersey. She specializes inindividual, family, couplesand sex therapy. She is ahighly trained couples andsex therapist who providesa safe, non-judgmental andsex positive environment.

DONUTS AND DECORATIONSJoin us for the

Eleventh Annual B’nai Shalom Sukkah Decorating Event

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 4:30 PM

Make decorations for our sukkah.Enjoy a donut snack as we make our sukkah beautiful.

No RSVP necessary.

Volunteer to donate blood. Call to schedule a convenient appointmentby calling: 973-731-0160 ext. 207 or e-mail programs@bnaishalom.net

Remember to bring a signed form of identification such asa driver’s license when you come to donate. You will also need

to provide your social security number.

You should eat within 4 hours before you donate.

BLOOD DRIVE AT B’NAI SHALOMTuesday, September 26 • 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm

B’nai Shalom’s Social Action Committeeasks you to participate in

PROJECT ISAIAH: FOOD FOR ALL

This Yom Kippur make sure there is food on someone else’s table.Please share your food with the hungry.

Bring non-perishable foods to the shul before Kol Nidre Servicesat 6:20 pm on Friday, September 29.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FOOD IN THE DESIGNATED BOXES IN THE LOBBY.

From October 2 to October 31, the Men’sClub will be collecting gently used men’s and women’s business attire. There is a real needto provide men and women of limited means with business clothes.

What we collect will be donated to Career Gear (for men) and Dress for Success (for women).Clothes should be appropriate to wear on a job interview.

What you are donating must be clean, in style, and in good condition. Suits, dresses and sportcoats must be on hangers. No jeans, shoes or casual clothes will be acepted.

Clothing racks will be set up in the Legow Loggia during the month. This is a good time to cleanout your closets and help others in need. A form will be available for tax purposes.

Help Out YourFellow ManandWomanDONATE CLOTHES

For more information contact David Gleaner at pdgleaner@gmail.com.

BACK BY POPULARDEMANDB’nai Shalom welcomes backThe Bible Players, AaronFriedman and Andrew Davies,as they perform a HYSTERICAL,

THOUGHT PROVOKING and UPLIFTING HIGH HOLIDAYTORAH COMEDY SHOW.

Their show will take place during the Neilah service at6:10 pm on Saturday, September 30, in the Lipka Chapel.

FUN FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

THE BIBLE PLAYERS PUT THE ‘FUN’ INTO BIBLE STUDY

NEILAH AND SHOFAR BLOWINGSaturday, September 30

at the conclusion of Yom Kippur Services.

Bring your shofar and join Rabbi Tobin as we welcome in the New Year.

• 6:10 pm Neilah Service begins• 6:10 pm Children’s Programin the Lipka Chapel

• 7:10 pm Ma’ariv and Havdallah• 7:21 pm is Shofar Blowing

as we conclude the Fast.

May we all be sealedin the Book of Life.

SISTERHOOD INVITES YOU TO AKIDDUSH LUNCHEON IN THE SUKKAH

following services on Thursday, October 5Family Sponsorship: $36

RSVP by Monday, September 25

Send in the form below or contactAnne Spring:

sisterhood@bnaishalom.net or973-736-2252

Make checks payable to B’nai Shalom Sisterhood,write “Sukkot” on the memo lineand mail to the synagogue.

Name: ..................................................................................................................................

Phone: .............................................................. E-mail: ......................................................

Number of adults: ............................................ Number of children (under 13): ..............

Think you’re an expert in what the Scottish people call the “elixir of life?”

SCOTCH IN THE SUKKAHMAYBE THE MOST IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE YEAR

Tuesday, October 10 • 7:30 pm

You must be a Men’s Club member to attendour spectacular scotch tasting in our Sukkah.If you are not a Men’s Club member, nowis your chance to join. If you are alreadya Men’s Club member, welcome back.

Men’s Club dues for 2017–2018: $54.00Suggested donation for this event: $18.00You can join the night of the event. Everybody must RSVPto Gary Silver (mensclub@bnaishalom.net) before Tuesday,September 26.

JOIN US FORSupper and Seret

(Movie) in the SukkahIsraeli Film: The Women’s Balcony

•October 9, 2017•6:30 pm•

A great time to get together with family and friends and observethe mitzvah of having a meal in the synagogue’s sukkah

$15.00 per person for dinner and the movie$5.00 movie only

RSVP by Monday, October 2, to Leslie Gleaner atprograms@bnaishalom.net or call 973-731-0160 x 207

HIGH HOLIDAYCANDLE LIGHTING TIMES

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Wednesday, September 20 • 6:38 pmRosh Hashanah: Thursday, September 21 • 7:36 pmShabbat: Friday, September 22 •6:34 pm

Erev Yom Kippur: Friday, September 29 • 6:23 pm

Erev Sukkot: Wednesday, October 4 • 6:14 pmSukkot: Thursday, October 5 • 7:13 pmShabbat: Friday, October 6 • 6:11 pmShabbat Havdalah: Saturday, October 7 • 7:10 pm

Erev Shemini Atzeret: Wednesday, October 11 • 6:00 pmErev Simchat Torah: Thursday, October 12 • 7:00 pmShabbat: Friday, October 13 • 6:00 pmShabbat Havdalah: Saturday, October 14 • 6:59 pm

SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATIONJoin us on

THURSDAY EVENING • OCTOBER 12 • 6:00 PM

The celebration continues Friday morning, October 13,at 9:00 am in the Gruhin Sanctuary.

Following Friday morning services there is a delicious deli luncheon.

� HAKAFOT �� DANCING WITH TORAHS �

� SWEET TREATS �� FUN FESTIVITIES �

SPONSOR OUR SIMCHAT TORAH LUNCHEON

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torahwith singing and dancing all morning

and help us finish with a yummy feast!

BE A SPONSOR FOR $36.00RSVP to 973-731-0160 ext. 207 or programs@bnaishalom.net

by Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Send a check to B’nai Shalom and mark “Simchat Torah Luncheon”on the memo line.

Come and enjoy the last blast of the holidays with B’nai Shalom.

INVITES YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR

Journey of Jewish Self-DiscoveryThe first class at B’nai Shalom begins on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

At 10:00 am, Rabbi Robert Tobin will teach a course on Judaism and Islam,The Star and The Crescent

At 11:00 am, Rabbi Richard Fagan will teach a course on Bemidbar

For information, contact Rhonda Lillianthal at 973-530-3519 orrlillianthal@jccmetrowest.org

NEW MELTON GRADUATE COURSES AT B’NAI SHALOM

B’nai Shalom Religious School

A Unique Approach to LearningAt the B’nai Shalom Religious

School our goal is for your child tobecome completely comfortable withtheir Jewish identity both in and out ofservices. We want our students to takepride in their skills and become animportant part of our Jewish community.

Our Primary program, for childrenin grades K–2, meets on Sunday morn-ings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. There isa FREE Kosher Cooking Class once amonth. The Religious School is for

grades 3 to 7 and meets three times aweek: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm, and a Shabbat morningsession followed by Junior Congregation.Our students learn to lead services, readfrom the Torah, chant Haftarah andMegillot, long before their Bar/BatMitzvah. Our Religious School acceptsmember and non-member students.

We foster a learning environmentthat enables children to thrive andadvance at their own pace.

Contact Rena Casser, our Religious School Director.Call her at 973-731-0160 ext. 208,

or email her at principal@bnaishalom.net.

TORAH FUNDWomen Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education

Torah Fund provides a legacy to future generations of ConservativeJews by offering financial support for people studying to be rabbis,cantors, educators, administrators, social workers, scholars,professional and lay leaders and researchers.

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Receive the 5778 pin as our gift to you in recognition of your generous support.For more information contact Donna Burkat, Sisterhood Torah Fund Chair,

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• General Synagogue Funds� Shalom Fund ($5 minimum)To help defray the general operating expenses

� Kiddush Fund ($10 minimum)To help defray the cost of the Shabbat Kiddush

� Chai Fund ($18 minimum)To help defray the general operating expenses

� Tree of Life (Honors Only) $200Purchase a leaf to go on the Tree of Life in thelobby by the sanctuary

� Memorial Plaques $450Purchase a Memorial Plaque for a loved one to goin the memorial room.Ae plaque is lit on theYahrzeit and on YomKippur.

• Siddur Lev Shalem /Chumash (Bible) /Machzor Funds

� Siddur Lev Shalem (Shabbat andFestivals) $54

Inscribed bookplate with the name of the honoreeor in memory of. In addition, a card is sent to therecipient or family.

� EtzHayimChumash (Bible) $72Inscribed bookplate with the name of the honoreeor in memory of. In addition, a card is sent to therecipient or family.

� Machzor Lev Shalem (HighHoliday Prayer Book) $54

Inscribed bookplate with the name of the honoreeor in memory of. In addition, a card is sent to therecipient or family. Donor will be able to use thededicated machzor for the High Holidays.

• Rabbi’s Funds� Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

($10 minimum)To support worthwhile projects/programs andassist those in need at the discretion of the Rabbi

� Rabbi’s Shiva Fund($10 minimum)

To help those siDing shiva with meals and otherneeds

� Walter Bri7ner Fund($10 minimum)

To assist those in need with medical expenses as aresult of serious illness

• Religious School Funds� Gladys Colmar Fund

($10 minimum)To help provide funding for our religious school

� Gail Liebmann Fund($10 minimum)

To fund an award for a religious school graduate

• Additional Funds� Murray and Rose Go7lieb Fund

($10 minimum)To provide scholarships for our children toparticipate in United Synagogue Youth activities

� Learners@B’nai Shalom Fund($10 minimum)

Supports the Adult Education program of thecongregation

� Oltchick Family Youth InitiativeFund ($10 minimum)

To enhance youth programming

• Library Funds� Sylvia and Buddy Edelman Fund

($10 minimum)To help maintain our library

� Jonathan Baruch Fund($10 minimum)

To help maintain our children’s library

• Library Shelf ProgramAll money collected will be used to buy books,videos and DVDs to stock our library. Donors arelisted on special plaques in the library.

� OneQuarter Shelf of Books $180� OneHalf Shelf of Books $360� One Shelf of Books $540

ContributionOpportunitiesat B’nai Shalom

Please email the amount you would like to contribute, which fund, and the information below totributes@bnaishalom.net. Ae current credit card on Cle with the oBce will be charged unless newcredit card information is given.

Contributor’s Name ...................................................................... Telephone Number ..........................................................

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