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TEMPLE HAPPENINGSCouples Club Celebrates SukkotThe Couples Club is invited to join Rabbi Sue Shankmanand Rabbi Michael Namath for dessert in the Sukkah attheir home on Sunday, October 8, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.Come for part of the evening or all!To RSVP and for directions, contact Carolyne Ojwangat 202.895.6303 or couplesclub@whctemple.org.WHC Prime Timers Program Year OpensWashington Post Reporter To Speak at LuncheonJuliet Ellperin, a reporter for The Washington Post,will be the guest speaker at the Prime Timers openingluncheon on Monday, October 16, 12:30 p.m., at Temple.In March 1998 Ms. Ellperin joined the newspaper as itsHouse of Representatives reporter where she covered theimpeachment of Bill Clinton, lobbying, legislation and fivenational congressional campaigns. Since 2004, she hascovered the environment for the national desk, reporting onscience, climate change, oceans and air quality.To make a reservation for the luncheon, at $10 perperson, send a check payable to WHC Prime Timers to JeanKlieger, 3140 Oliver Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 20015.Guests are $15 and are always welcome. Questions, call202.363.4691.Movie-of-the-Month“Prime”, a gentle comedy about two lovers trying tokeep the flame alive in spite of unusual obstacles – age andreligious differences and an unusually involved psychotherapistto whom all is revealed, will be screened onWednesday, October 18, 12:00 noon, at Temple. MerylStreep as the therapist, Uma Thurman as the 37 year-oldrecent divorcee, and David Bloomberg as the 23 year-oldenergetic lover, perform up to high expectations. Theyprovide a great comedy with superb acting!All are welcome to enjoy this entertaining film. Cookies,popcorn and beverages will be served. For moreinformation, contact Lillian Smuckler at 202.966.2946 orGloria Caro, 202.966.7420. After the movie, Gloria willlead a discussion of the film for those who wish to stay.Dinner Celebration in Honor of Rabbi HabermanYou are cordially invited to attend a dinner celebrationin honor of Rabbi Joshua O. Haberman, co-sponsored byThe Foundation for Jewish Studies and Washington HebrewCongregation, on Thursday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.,at Temple.Invitations were mailed to members in August. If youhave not sent in your RSVP, please do so immediately asspace is limited. If you have lost your invitation or havequestions, contact Louisa Hollman at Louisa@bhevents.com.Upcoming Sisterhood ProgramsCooking for the HomelessIn these trying times when those less fortunate need ourhelp, cooking for the homeless is a wonderful way to giveto others in our community. You participate in this worthwhilemonthly Sisterhood endeavor on the first Wednesdayof every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Julia Bindeman SuburbanCenter. The first cooking for the homeless will be Wednesday,October 4. Join the effort and feel good about helpingthose who are unable to help themselves.Help Decorate the Sukkah at TempleSisterhood’s annual Sukkah decorating will take placeon Thursday, October 5, 10:00 a.m., at Temple. If youhave never decorated a Sukkah, this is a great opportunityto have creative fun while meeting others. No experiencenecessary – just wear comfortable clothes and join the fun.Lunch provided. RSVP to Nanci at 301.770.7606.Literary Club Will “March” into FallStart the New Year, 5767, with a rousing “march” inOctober! On Friday, October 27 at 10:00 a.m., Sisterhoodwill discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Marchby Geraldine Brooks at the home of Lynne Groban. LillianTaylor will lead the discussion of the book, in which theauthor imagines the Civil War experience through theabsent father of Little Women.All are welcome and encouraged to attend what promisesto be a stimulating and thought provoking discussionfocusing on a family’s glimpse into one of the most importanteras in American history.To RSVP, for directions or questions, call 301.365.4877or email at ljemmer@comcast.net.Cutting-Edge Documentary “Unsettled” continued from page 1The film is the debut feature for Adam Hootnick,Director and Producer, and his production company, ResonancePictures. As a journalist, Adam has covered storiesfor broadcast and print media in India, South Africa, Cuba,and in Israel where he worked for NBC News in Tel Aviv.Be the first to preview the film, as it is still in production,before its release to the world. See real footage of thedisengagement including scenes that may not make thefinal cut and get a glimpse of the raw emotion of youngIsraelis across the spectrum. We are privileged to haveAdam Hootnick, Director and Producer of the film, join usfor a Q&A session following the film.No tickets required – the viewing is free and open to all.This is the opening program of the 2006-07 Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum.8