RELIGIOUS PRACTICES COMMITTEE HAPPENINGS

Artist-in-Residence/Shabbaton Overview

The weekend of 14 November featured meaningful religious and social events featuring the talents of Julie Silver and Sue Horowitz, that united the community. Both women are noted Jewish folk musicians.

Kabbalat Shabbat and Oneg

Julie and Sue led Friday’s Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by an enjoyable oneg where attendees socialized over refreshments.

Shabbat Morning Service and Kiddush Luncheon

On Saturday morning, Rabbi Marc and Hazan Sherry conducted a creative Shabbat service with musical support from Sue Horowitz and Julie. A kiddush luncheon followed.

Saturday Evening Social and Concert

Saturday evening included a wine and cheese social, Havdalah led by Rabbi Marc, Hazan Sherry, Julie Silver, and Sue Horowitz, and a two-hour folk concert by Julie and Sue.

Supporters

We sincerely thank all donors and volunteers for their essential contributions to the success of this weekend, without whom the event couldn’t have happened.

• Donors: Florence and Michael Betten, Stan and Karen Bloustine, Ian and Suzanne Crawford, Carol Curland, Jeffery Elkin and Jean Lasser, Barry and Cecile Feldman, Bruce and Lori Goldstein, Patricia Hendel, Hali and Gerry Keeler, Andy and Adrienne Parad, Tamara Parker, Richard and Sherry Pascal, Mark and Alexandra Rosenthal, Temple Emanuel Sisterhood, Harvey and Ellen Schiller, Claire Warren, Sam Winograd and Roberta Reisner-Winograd, and two anonymous donors.
• Volunteers: Special thanks to Barbara Senges for organizing the weekend, Norma Hollandersky for running the kitchen for the Kiddush Luncheon, Merrill Mazzella for baking two fantastic Challahs, Armi Rowe and Erica McCaffrey for baking for the Oneg, and to Amy Orce, Lisa Marcus, Anita Cohen, Jen Zettler, Anne Cohn, Debra Wool, Jo Michaelson, Sheri Pascal, Eileen Shapiro, Mitchel Brown, Tamara Parker, and John Murphy assisting throughout all events.

Upcoming December Events

Monthly Shabbat Morning Services Resume

We are pleased to announce that beginning in December, our monthly Shabbat Morning Services will resume. Services will be held on the first Saturday morning of each month, starting at 10:00 AM. Following each service, all attendees are invited to join us for a Kiddush Luncheon, providing an opportunity to enjoy food and community together.

Channukah Shabbat Service and Family Dinner

Join us on December 19th at 6:00 PM for a special Channukah Shabbat Service, to which all families are warmly invited. After the service, we will gather for our monthly family dinner. We encourage everyone to bring their menorahs and candles so we can collectively add our light to the lights of our community as we recite the blessings together at the Shabbat dinner. Extra menorahs will be available for those who need them.

B’Shalom,

Sam Winograd