Shabbat and Schmooze-IN - Shir Ami

TABLE OF CONTENTSCONGREGATIONAL NEWS 3CANTOR ELSON 4SHABBAT WORSHIP 5STUDENT INFORMATION 6WOMEN OF SHIR AMI 9MEN’S CLUB 12LIBRARY 13KINDERGARTEN 14LIFE LONG LEARNING 18CIRCLE OF GIVING 20VENDOR DISCOUNT CARD 2550 SOMETHING 26YAHRZEITS 29DONATIONS 30OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2012-2013 33click on the calendar toview the Shir Ami calendaron our website:shiraminow.orgRefuah Shelemah--Debbie Goodman--Bob Dunn--Susan LitcofskyCONGREGATIONAL NEWSCondolencesKate Marks, grandmother of Bruce GoldBeatrice Wagner, mother of Bob WagnerFaith HendelMarty MusicantArlene “Kookie” Suarez, sister of Allan DabrowTillie Gunther, mother of Bob GuntherMarjorie Shavel, mother of Michael ShavelShirley Steinberg, mother of Susan LuttrellViolet Goldstein, mother of Arnold GoldsteinTodah Rabbah--our parents who drove and chaperoned our Confirmation Trip to the American Jewish History MuseumMazal Tov--Ann Pollock on the birth of her grandson Brendan Ross and the proud parents, Stacy & Bryon Curry--Marilyn Schwartz on the birth of her grandson--to Rob Fleischman on his engagement to Eve Arbeitman and to Rob’s proud parents, Debbie and DanIf you have any achievement, milestone or simcha to share, please call the synagogue office at 215-968-3400 andwe’ll be delighted to list it here in this section of the Shiron.

Mark Elson, CantorCANTOR ELSONPhoto provided byClassic Photo and VideoEizehu Chacham? Halomeidmikol adam. Who is wise?The one who learns fromevery person. This very truestatement comes to us fromthe Mishnah, from the sectioncalled Pirkei Avot, and it is a teaching I have always felt tobe important and tried to follow.This past summer I was able to do something I’ve wantedto do for a great many years. I rode my motorcycle frommy home in Holland, PA out to Sturgis, SD for the BlackHills Motorcycle Rally. Riding through several states overthe course of a few very hot August days was really quiteexhilarating, except for that 18-wheeler in Iowa that got alittle too close. And since the Sturgis rally is attended bybetween 5 and 6 hundred thousand bikers every year, eventhough I was riding alone I had plenty of company on theroad.The scenery along the way was beautiful, from rollingfarmland to wide, flat prairie to the Black Hills and theBadlands of South Dakota. Riding through some of ournation’s beautiful parks, seeing Mount Rushmore, the CrazyHorse monument, Custer State Park with its roaming herdsof bison and wild donkeys, antelope and deer, the NeedlesHighway with its towering spires of rock, and the manybeautiful canyons carved by millions of years of erosionwas truly inspirational.One day I rode from my campsite outside Sturgis toWyoming to see Devil’s Tower, the famous monolithfamiliar to many of us from the movie, “Close Encountersof the Third Kind.” Riding over the crest of a hill whilestill several miles away and first seeing the Tower from adistance is thrilling, and it got even better as I got closer.There truly is something mystical about it, and that is why itis a sacred place to the Lakotah and other Black Hills tribes.After spending some time there I headed out on a two laneroad through tiny towns like Alva, WY, population 50, andAlladin, WY, population 15. At the Stone House Saloonon highway 34, really just an old abandoned homesteadfrom the 1800’s, next to which the owner of the ranch itsits on built a small bar, I found an interesting source ofwisdom.In a room of that empty, stone building, on whose wallsthousands of bikers have scrawled their names and the yearthey came through the place, sits a large sign. It is full ofproverbs about riding motorcycles, but more importantly,about life. Some are funny: “Catching a bee in your shirtat 70 mph can double your vocabulary.” “Only a bikertruly understands why a dog sticks its head out of a carwindow.” Others are inspirational: “Don’t ride so lateinto the night that you sleep through the sunrise,” in otherwords, stop and rest so you can appreciate the beauty inlife and the world. “Young riders pick a destination. Oldriders pick a direction,” in other words, It’s less importantwhere we end up, and more important how we make thejourney through life, how we deal with the bumps anddetours along the way, and for most people it takes manyyears of life experience to realize this truth.There are a great many more, but here are just two ofmy favorite bits of biker wisdom: “Riding faster thaneveryone else only guarantees you’ll ride alone,” anotherway of saying that to be truly human we need to be part ofa community, to be with and live among others with whomwe share a common bond. And we have an obligation torecognize that not everyone can move at the same speed,that we may need to slow down so they can catch up, orthat we might have to reach out a helping hand to bringthem along. And finally: “When you look down that long,straight road it looks as if it doesn’t ever end, but youbetter believe it does.” Our lives are fleeting and finite,and none of us knows how many years we are given. Sotry to accomplish as much good as you can now, showlove and appreciation to your family members today, try tomend broken relationships, make plans and do the thingsyou want to do as soon as you are able, don’t wait untilsome future day that you may not live to see.Pirkei Avot says we must be open to all people and allexperiences that may have something to teach us. Lessonsabout life and the best ways to live it can be foundeverywhere, most especially in our Jewish tradition, butcertainly in other places and from all people. Even inthe Stone House Saloon outside Alladin, Wyoming, therewere meaningful truths to be learned. So as I and my bikerbrethren would wish you: Keep the shiny side up, therubber side down and may you ride safely through yourlife’s journey.

January 4First Friday Service inChapelSHABBAT WORSHIPWORSHIP SERVICESFirst Friday Traditional ServiceChapel6:00 PM7:30 PMJanuary 11Shabbat Service7:30 PMJanuary 186:00 PMKabbalat Shabbat Service with Shir Klez Orchestra7:00 PMShabbat and Schmooze DinnerJanuary 25Tu Beshevat Seder6:00 PMChevrat Torah is an informal Shabbat morning service of song and study. We gather at 10:00 a.m. in theChodorow Family Life Center for bagels and prayer. Please join our community for this lovely servicebeginning at 10:15 a.m. Your Choice! 2, 4, 6 & 8 Week Sessions SWIMMING TENNIS ARTS & CRAFTS GAGA BASEBALL JEWELCRAFT NATURE BASKETBALL WOODWORKING BOATING ROPES COURSE ROBOTICS THEATER DANCE & MORE!Harvey E. Goldberg, MDAlan M. Kravatz, MDAi En Thlick, MDJason T. Estrin, MDMatthew Brace, MDRaghan Abouasaleh, MDSynagogue MemberPenn MedicinePennCare - Medical Associates of Bucks CountyCharles Dougherty, MDJohn T. Howell III, MDAndrew Sullivan, MDLance B. Wilson, MDPatricia Stein, PA-CLisa Docherty, CRNP777 Township Line Road, Suite 200, Yardley, PA 19067215.860.0775 Fax: 215.860.7754Shir Ami MembersThe DIAMOND RIDGE Difference…Dare to Compare! Innovative Elective Program with more than40 Activities American Red Cross Instructional Swim Program Guaranteed Door-to-door Transportation inbuses & vans Catered Lunches with AM/PM snacks Air-conditioned Arts Center & StudiosSteven Bernstein, Camp DirectorHoward & Dale Batterman,Owners/DirectorsCALLTODAYfor aPERSONALTOUR215-343-8840 Jamison, Bucks County www.diamondridgecamps.com

STUDENT INFORMATIONRELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDARSun, Jan 6School in Session2nd grade Family Ed ProgramTues, Wed & Thurs, Jan. 8, 9, 10 School in SessionSun, Jan 13School in SessionTues, Wed, Thurs, - Jan 15, 16, 17 School in SessionSun, Jan 20No School (MLK Weekend)Mon, Jan 219th Grade Program@Penndel Food PantryTues, Jan 2210th Grade in Session, 9th Grade not in SessionWed & Thurs - Jan, 23 & 24School in SessionSun, Jan 27 School in Session - 6th Grade in Session 9-11Tues, Jan 29School in SessionWed, Jan 30School in Session8th Grade Program with Anti Defamation League (6:30 - 8:30)Thurs, Jan 31School in SessionRockwoodAdventuresTEENTRAVEL For teensentering 6ththrough 9th grades 1 to 8 Week Options Fantastic overnight trips,Monday through FridaySee our latestTravel Scheduleon our website.610.275.2267CALLTODAYfor a HomeVisit!Home of SESAME/ROCKWOOD CAMPSBlue Bell, PA 19422 • www.srdaycamps.comHoward & Dale Batterman, Owners/DirectorsSynagogue Member

1/10 Executive Mtg1/18-1/20 - WINSTY1/24 General Mtg1/? Comedy Sportz1/16/13 FLASH MtgGirls1/6/13BeautylandBoysSun 1/13/13Lazer Maze & Nerd BattlezoneJunior Youth Kallah6th - 8th1/25-1/27Bowling &Laser TagSwimming&Sun 1/6/1312-2pmSun 1/6/133-7:30 pm

Thank you so much to Paula and Arthur Krauss fordonating a new tv to our youth lounge. We are everso grateful and absolutely love it!Ages 3-15Lunch and snacksprovidedFUN IN THE SUN!ArcadeArcheryArts & CraftsBasketballBeach volleyballBMX bikesBoatingCeramics1380 Creek RoadFurlong, PA 18925(215) 598-7143www.briarwooddaycamp.cominfo@briarwooddaycamp.comDrama/DanceFishingGa-GaGymnasticsHockeyLacrosseMiniature golfNatureDoor to doortransportationACA AccreditedWell-rounded campexperiences for kidssince 1986Rental facilitiesavailable for picnicsand weekendsNewcombRock wall/zip lineSoccer (indoor andoutdoor)SoftballSwimming (3 pools)TennisWiffle ballAges 3-15Lunch and snacksprovidedFUN IN THE SUN!ArcadeArcheryArts & CraftsBasketballBeach volleyballBMX bikesBoatingCeramics1380 Creek RoadFurlong, PA 18925(215) 598-7143www.briarwooddaycamp.cominfo@briarwooddaycamp.comDrama/DanceFishingGa-GaGymnasticsHockeyLacrosseMiniature golfNatureDoor to doortransportationACA AccreditedWell-rounded campexperiences for kidssince 1986Rental facilitiesavailable for picnicsand weekendsNewcombRock wall/zip lineSoccer (indoor andoutdoor)SoftballSwimming (3 pools)TennisWiffle ball

WOMEN OF SHIR AMIRobin Kraut Book ClubSisterhood of Shir AmiJoin us for a little nosh, great company anda lively book discussion! Our book club isopen to all Sisterhood members. We meetthe second Tuesday of each month at ShirAmi in the Stevens Atrium at 9:30 AMTuesday, January 8The Tenth Songby Naomi RagenClick forWomen of Shir AmiMembership BrochureNow you can shop from ourWomen of Shir Ami Gift Shopby clicking the pictureUpcoming EventsTuesday, Jan 8Robin Kraut Book ClubTuesday, Jan 8General Board MeetingSaturday, Jan 12Yoga ShalomSunday, Jan 27Family Bingo9:30 AM7:00 PM10:00 AM11:30 AMSynagogue MemberClick here for a complete calendarSynagogue Member

Women ofShir Ami invites you toSunday,January, 27, 201311:30 - 1:15In Shalom HallCost: $10 per adult ($14 at the door)$8 per child ($12 at the door)Join us for a fun-filled family event including pizza,make-your-own ice cream sundae and 1 bingo card per person.Lots of great prizes!Multiple winners in every game!!!Sisterhood uses all proceeds to help others at Shir Ami, locally, nationally and internationally.Thank you for your kind donation. Sorry, no refunds will be issued.White Elephant SwapBring a new or gently used item to re-gift.Bring 1 item - receive 1 item!R.S.V.P By January 25, 2013Family Name____________________________________________________________________________Phone # ____________________________ Email _____________________________________________Number of Adults _____________ X $10 = _____________________Number of Children ___________ X $8 = ______________________Total $ ______________________Please make checks payable to Women of Shir Ami and return to:Women of Shir Ami101 Richboro RoadClick here to view onlineNewtown, PA 18940For more information and to rsvp email:Risa Kane risalkane@comcast.net10

WOMEN OF SHIR AMI INVITE YOU TOYogaShalompresentsauniqueworshipexperienceandphysicaljourney,guidedbyasequenceoftraditionalHebrewmorningprayers’.ItisaJewishtwistontheancientphysicalandspiritualpractice.Whetheryouhavenoyogaexperienceorhavebeenpracticingforyearsandregardlessofyourageorabilities,YogaShalomwillhelprelaxyourbody,calmyourmind,andnurtureyourspirit.Date:January12 th 2013Time:10:00amPlace:ElliotStromChapelBrunchwillbeservedafterourserviceRSVPtoRandiDenmarkatrandidenmark@comcast.net$18donationrequested.AllproceedsgotoShirAmiFoodPantryQUIET YOUR MIND, OPEN YOUR HEART, AND RESTORE YOUR SPIRIT11

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LIBRARY“Our Library needs some help - We would like to form a Committee - please assist byvolunteering and leaving your name and phone # or email in the Library box in our mainoffice - Thank you so very much - Jean”CONGREGATIONAL SEDERMARCH 26, 2013LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATIONThank you Ellen and the Shir Ami Committeefor refurbishing Shir Ami’s interiors!Interior DesignCommercial & ResidentialHome Stagingwww.interiorpossibilities.com14

KINDERGARTENYou are invited to Shir Ami Early Learning Center’sKindergarten Open HouseThursday, January 10 th @6:45 pmRooms 12/14Meet our teachers!Explore our classrooms!Discover our curriculum!For more information please call the office @ 215-968-6255RSVP: bcohen@shiramipa.org15

Visitation DaysYou are invited to visit our classes onJanuary 14 th , 15 th and 16 th9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Or11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Please call 215- 968 -6255 to set-up an appointment.(Appointments can be scheduled on other days or times.)16

Theater Theologywith Rabbis Strom and GruenbergJoin the rabbis for a little nosh and some spirited post show discussions of the Jewish themes and issuesin each of the shows in the 2012-2013 Mainstage Season at Bristol Riverside TheaterAll Shows start at 3:00 PMThis year’s remaining shows:Deathtrap by Ira Levin, February 17, 2013The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan, April 14, 2013Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee,June 9, 2013These discussions will be approximately 45 minutesTo subscribe to this series, call 215-785-0100(The Bristol Riverside Theater)Double Chai EventsThe Double Chai Committee would like to wish our congregants and clergy ahappy, healthy and prosperous 2013.To our 8 th and 9 th graders traveling to Israel, we wish you a spiritually enriching,joyous and safe trip.Double Chai Events:People of the Books will resume with classes on January 24 th and January 31 stIn following our tradition of Tikkun Olam, please look for opportunities to makea difference in your community on Martin Luther King Day, as we mark our 36 thyear of repairing the world with our positive efforts.A member of the congregation has offered to provide health careservices to members of the congregation who do not have healthinsurance or a physician. Please contact the clergy if you or a familymember needs assistance.18

LIFE LONG LEARNINGSHIR AMI PRESENTSA Celebration of 18 Important Jewish WritingsTHE COURSE:THE TEACHERS:THE TEXT:THE PLACE:THE COST:Three “trimesters” of 6 weeks each onsuccessive Thursday evenings from7:30 to approximately 9:15, focusing onone of the 18 books each night.Team-teaching with Rabbi Eric Goldberg,Rabbi Paula Goldberg and Rabbi Strom.One Hundred Great Jewish Booksby Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman – copiesavailable through Shir Ami at $18.Stevens Atrium$36 contribution in honor of Shir Ami’s36th anniversaryTHE DATES AND THE BOOKS:October 11October 18October 25November 1IsaiahPsalmsJobBabylonian TalmudNovember 8 Commentary onthe Torah -- RashiNovember 15 Mishneh Torah --Moses MaimonidesJanuary 24 Zohar --Moses de LeonJanuary 31 In My Father’s Court --Isaac Bashevis SingerFebruary 7 Tormented Master –Arthur GreenFebruary 14 The Night Trilogy –Elie WeiselFebruary 21February 28April 4April 11Herzl’s DiariesMoses and Monotheism-- Sigmund FreudWords of the Uprooted– Robt. A. RockawayComplete Stories ofBernard MalamudApril 18 Halachic Man –Joseph B. SoloveitchikApril 25May 2May 9Guide to ReligiousPractices – Isaac KleinJudaism as a Civilization-- Mordecai KaplanWhen Bad ThingsHappen to Good People– Harold KushnerNAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________________________CELL NUMBER: ________________________________________________________________________________________________Yes, I’d like to be part of this exciting project.Yes, I want a textbook and am enclosing/attaching a checkin the amount of $18I am enclosing/attaching a check for $36 (or more)as my contribution19

KEEPERS OF JEWISH EXCELLENCE“Get yourself a teacher, find someone to study with,judge everyone favorably.” –Pirke AvotWe extend an invitation for you to become a Keeper of Jewish Excellence. This year our themeis People of the Books. Supporting the all important mitzvah of learning and prayer allows usto continue our Lifelong Learning commitments.❑ $100 ❑ $180 ❑ $250 ❑ $500 ❑otherPlease make checks payable to Shir Ami and mail to101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940Name ____________________________________________ Email ____________________Thank you to those who have already made contributionsArlene ApplebaumRobert and Essie CherkinHarvey and Paula GoldbergAlan and Dawn LevineBecky MarkowitzSteve and Dee RodosNorman and Janet ShachatSuzanne Phillips, D.P.M.1073 Second Street PikeRichboro, PA 18954Accepting all insurance planswww.BucksCountyPodiatry.com267-288-510320

CIRCLE OF GIVINGContributions to the Circle of Giving allow us to provide assistance to those families requiringdues relief in order to become (or remain) members of our congregational family. Due to thegenerosity of our Circle of Giving donors, no family seeking affiliation with Shir Ami will everbe turned away for lack of financial resources. Please join the Circle of Giving sponsors thisyear and strengthen our congregation. Thank you for your generosity!Toby AdlerBeatrice BadnerKen and Sue BieberJacob and Regina DavisRobet and Flora DayKenneth and Marian DiskenHal and Diana GeverHarvey and Paula GoldbergSheldon and Marilyn HalpernNorman and Linda IdlebergBarry and Judy KrollMarvin and Marlene LasterMildred LevinAlan and Dawn LevineCaroline LevineMark and Arlene PoppelSteven and Myrna PressmanAlan and Marilyn SheinbergHarry and Ellen ShoreScott and Debbie Stevens□ Yes, I am pleased to be able to contribute to the Circle of Giving program at the following level:Simcha $1,800 □ Enclosed is my check □ Please bill meKavod $1,000 □ Enclosed is my check □ Please bill meBeracha $ 720 □ Enclosed is my check □ Please bill meChai $ 360 □ Enclosed is my check □ Please bill meMadrichim Other:____________ □ Enclosed is my check □ Please bill me************************************************************************************NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________PHONE: ____________________________________________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: SHIR AMI, 101 RICHBORO ROAD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940.CHECKS ENCLOSED SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO SHIR AMI. Thank you!!

Double Chai CelebrationShir Ami • Founded 1976Janis JacobsArthur KraussLorrie RiggsShir Ami has embarked on an exciting journey to commemorate the past thirty-six years . We are very excited about the activities wehave planned to mark our Double Chai celebration. As a congregant, you are a very important part of our synagogue’s history, aswell as our future. We appreciate the magnitude of the spiritual, educational and social support you have given Shir Ami and lookforward to a strong and bright future together.Throughout the year, we will be offering a variety of exciting celebrations, services and educational experiences. This will allculminate in a weekend long Double Chai Celebration.We would also love to have you involved in the planning of the events, as well being here to enjoy what we have scheduled. There istruly something for everyone. You can complete the form below to let us know how you would like to help. All of this wonderfulprogramming is to thank you for your loyalty to Shir Ami. Most importantly, make sure you save the date for our…Double Chai Weekend Celebration on May 17 -19, 2013Planned events will include:Monthly Events Pre-School and Religious School ActivitiesEducational Opportunities Ritual Activities Musical TributeCulinary Delights Anniversary CelebrationsArchives MuseumThe Double Chai Celebrationweekend will include:A Special Friday Night Shabbat Service and OnegHonoring our Shir Ami leadersthroughout our 36 years~An Exciting and Fun Filled Saturday Night Event“Shir Ami’s Got Talent “ and Dinner~Sunday - Double Chai Anniversary Party / Brunch / Auctionfor the Entire CongregationFor More InformationPlease call the synagogue office orcontact:Janis Jacobs, Arthur Krauss orLorrie Riggs atchaihopes@gmail.comPlease check your preferences and returnthis form either by mail or place in theDouble Chai mailbox in the Main OfficeNAME_______________________________________________ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________________PHONE NUMBER_____________________________________EMAIL ______________________________________________I wish to take part in the planning of the following events and committees:___Friday Night Oneg___”Shir Ami’s Got Talent” and Dinner___Sunday’s Anniversary Celebration / Brunch / Auction___Shir Ami’s Double Chai Anniversary Journal___Archives Museum___FundraisingThe Committee Chairs will contact you!THANKS SO MUCH!!Shir Ami Synagogue101 Richboro Road • Newtown, PA 18940215 968-3400www.shiraminow.org22

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SHIR AMI PRESENTSWhat do you get when you join hypnosis andhysterical? Shir Hyp-Steria of course!Shir Ami brings back certified hypnotherapistMarshal Manlove for an encore performance ofamazing predictions, mind-reading, laughter andother entertainment, for one night only.Desserts will be served, but you are welcome toget the party started on your own - with BYOB.This adults-only event was a huge hit last time –so bring your friends and reserve a table today!Sat. March 9, 2013 at Shir Ami8:30pm - Dessert & Schmoozing9:00pm - Hypnosis Stage ShowSHIR HYP-STERIA24

SAVE THE DATEFOR AN EXCITINGEVENTJoin us on April 21 as we bask in our heritage. We will tour theNational Museum of American Jewish History and thencontinue the experience with an early dinner at Zahav,“a modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavorsof Israel’s culinary heritage to Philadelphia.”Participants of all ages welcome! Plan to enjoy either or boththe museum and dinner. Your own transportation required.Stay tuned for more information!4.21.1325

VENDOR DISCOUNT CARDGet your Vendor discount cardstart saving now.$18 for the carddiscounts to many local merchants.You can use the card as many times asyou want in the next year.Cards are available in the Main OfficeFOOD PANTRYOPEN 3-4:30 PMMonday, January 7, 2013Tuesday, February 5, 2013Monday, March 4, 2013Monday, April 1, 2013Monday, May 6, 2013SEARCHING FOR THE26PROMISED LAND?Nadine SimantovOwner/PartnerNumber 1 Company in Bucks CountyCell:215-858-2068Office:215-757-6100 x 125NadineSimantov@gmail.comwww.NadineSimantov.com

50 SOMETHINGPRESENTSFran SchwartzPianist, Lecturer, Teacher“Fascinatin’ Gershwin”Their lives, times, Jewish roots and the Jewish influence on GeorgeGershwin’s music.Fran Schwartz is a pianist, teacher and lecturer.Since the mid 1980’s she has been giving concertsfor many organizations including synagogues, seniorclubs, retirement communities and health carefacilities in the Delaware Valley and Florida. She hasbeen on the faculties of several colleges and hasperformed on many cruise ships.Her programs are designed around a theme withbackground commentary to enhance the musicalpresentation.NAME__________________________________________________ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________PHONE_________________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________NUMBER ATTENDING____AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________50 Something is a Non-Profit Auxiliary of Shir Ami SynagogueFran Schwartz 1/13/13PROGRAM AND BRUNCHSunday, January 13, 201310:30 AMThe Shalom Hall$13.00 for Members of50 Something$17.00 for Non-Members of50 SomethingRESERVATIONS ARE AMUST!Send your check payable to:“50 Something”Before January 3, 2013, to:Ann Pollock304 Silver Oak CourtWarwick, PA 18974EMAIL: apollock1229@aol.comPHONE: 215 773 0594for more information27

PRESENTS“ Back to the 50’s “COST:$48.00 per personINCLUDES: Motor Coach Transportation $15.00 in Slot Play and Buffet”Back to the 50’s Show in the Superstar Theater at 3:00 PM Taxes and gratuityNAME_____________________________________________ADDRESS__________________________________________PHONE NUMBR____________________________________EMAIL ____________________________________________NUMBER ATTENING________________AMOUNT ENCLOSED _______________50 Something is a Non-Profit Auxiliary of Shir Ami SynagogueBack to the 50’s 1/16/1328Wednesday,January 16, 2013RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!Send your check payable to:“50 Something”before January 5, 2013To:Jerry Thomas3501 Oxford Valley Rd #211Levittown, PA 19057267 202-6366Please meet in theShir Ami Sanctuaryparking lot.Bus will depart at11:00 AM.Estimated time of return9:00 PM

PRESENTSFIDDLER ON THE ROOFATToby’s Dinner Theater Baltimore, MDTRIP ITINERARY:COST$89.50 per personDepart Shir Ami at 7:30 AM.Arrive in Baltimore, MD, at Toby’s Dinner Theater fora luncheon buffet and a Matinee Performance ofFiddler on the Roof at 10:30 AM.Luncheon Buffet after the show.Free Time for Shopping and Browsing on yourown at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at 3:30 PM.Depart Baltimore at 5:00 PM.Estimated Time to Arrive at Home — 8: 00 PM.Wednesday,March 13, 2013RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!!Send your check payable to:“50 Something”before March 1, 2013To:Jerry Thomas3501 Oxford Valley Rd #211Levittown, PA 19057267 202-6366NAME_____________________________________________ADDRESS__________________________________________PHONE NUMBR____________________________________EMAIL ____________________________________________NUMBER ATTENING________________AMOUNT ENCLOSED _______________50 Something is a Non-Profit Auxiliary of Shir Ami SynagogueFiddler on the Roof 3/13/13Please meet in theShir Ami Sanctuaryparking lot.Bus will depart at7:30 AM.29

JEWISH NATIONAL FUNDINVITES YOU TO LEARNHOW TO MAKE JNF YOUR VOICE IN ISRAELJANUARY 27, 20139:30 amNORTHAMPTON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB299 Newtown-Richboro RoadRichboro,PA 18954ZEVI KAHANOVEvent Chair: Mitch GersonTable captains: Renee Fields, Sherri Middleberg, Tina Leifer Rettig,Stan Segal, Roy & Fran Silverman, Estee Solar, & Ron WolfFor more information and to RSVP, please contact Lynn Norton Robinsat lnortonrobins@jnf.org or 215.832.0690 x860.30jnf.org

YAHRZEITSOn the anniversaries of remembering, a Jew remembers not only by feeling, but by doing. Kindling a yahrzeit candle the evening before is onething we do; the Kaddish spoken at a gathering of our people is another. All names will be read on the Friday evening before the yahrzeit. Thedate to light the candle is indicated to the right of the name in parentheses. You are encouraged to honor your loved one with a living memorial- a contribution to one of our special Temple funds.January 4Samuel Auslander (6)Jerold Backall (10)Joseph Bolognese (9)Lewis Dabrow (6)Rose Dren (7)Harry Firestein (9)Anna Friedman (4)Dorothy Halpern (9)Marie Helstrom (6)Charlotte Jasper (8)Freda Kenin (10)Paul Kochenour (5)Adeline Korman (7)Janet Leonard (5)Fannie Levin (8)Abraham Levitt (10)Samuel Lieberman (5)Samuel Lowe (10)David Maleh (6)Alma Meissner (5)Alexander Nabedrik (8)Herman Orloff (4)Bernard Penny (4)Rose Polsky (4)Irene Pressel (6)Beatrice Shaines (8)Gertrude Sheckman (6)Ethel Shore (9)Sylvia Siegel (7)Fabian Sunberg (10)Herman Taxin (7)Miriam Yudell (9)January 11Dorothy Asnen (11)Molly Cohen (11)Alfred Collinge (14)Georji Cutler (13)Arkady Danilowitch (16)Robert Ettinger (12)Tom Evans (15)Marty Finkelstein (14)Jacob Finkelstein (13)Erwin Gever (17)Samuel Goodman (11)Mary Gould (13)David Hassid (13)William Hauser (16)Sarah Hodes (14)Martin Levin (13)Eugenia Lewin (14)Paul May (17)Sharon Mitnik (14)Judy Richman (14)Sandy Robbins (17)Anita Rosenberg (15)Samuel Roth (15)Alex Rubin (11)David Shapey (14)Madelyn Siderits (14)Sidney Singer (12)Irving Tashman (17)Harry Tholl (16)Yitzhak Tsals (16)Minnie Weizer (12)Sarah Wolfe (15)Rose Zackon (11)January 18Reba Axler (21)Meyer Barag (22)Max Bard (23)Ethel Barsky (24)Lenard Bulkin (21)William Cautin (22)Brian Cohen (20)Harry Dickstein (20)Diana Dovberg (19)Anne Ettenger (18)Miriam Fishback (18)Lois Gitter (18)Joseph Gordon (21)Marion Gordon (19)Mollie Gould (18)Helen Greenblatt (19)Lea Grubszstein (20)Ellen Hunn (23)Joseph Huscher (21)Martin Jasper (18)Max Lerner (20)Stanley Libeskind (21)Samuel Meadow (18)Harry Miller (23)Emanuel Mintz (18)Milton Nachman (19)Isak Perera (22)Samuel Rosenblum (18)Loretta Sall (19)Louis Shaiken (20)Herbert Sklar (19)Edwin Stark (23)Elizabeth Stinsman (22)Edna Weissberg (23)Burton Wohl (18)Albert Wolf (23)Richard Wolfinger (24)January 25Leo Austein (27)Jessie Axler (29)Robert Berlin (20)Freda Berman (30)Rose Birnbaum (31)Julius Bloom (26)Lana Borochaner (27)Ruth Coleman (28)Mary Fair(25)Benjamin Fein (28)William Finkle (25)Rose Fischman (25)Bernard Freedman (30)Florence Friedman (26)YAHRZEIT LIGHT CEREMONIALHaim Gertner (27)Mary Goldberg (25)Sadie Goldman (27)Sidney Graboyes (31)Bella Herring (25)Etta Joseph (30)Jim Kasman (27)Bertha Katzenstein (26)Anna Kreiner (30)Albert Laurie (28)Richard Lefkowitz (30)Morris Novick (25)Claire Resnick (25)Shirley Schechter (29)Herman Silver (26)Bernard Steinman (25)Belle Straver (30)Yetta Stutz (25)Irwin Tholl (31)Selma Weissman (31)Rita Yett (28)Herbert Yett (29)February 1Renee Azoff (4)Sarah Barag (1)Robert Barsky (7)Jeanne Berger (7)Samuel Birnbaum (1)Joan Bunting (4)Morton Buster (6)Frieda Cohen (4)Mozus Danilowitch (4)Hyman Dimenstein (3)Eleanor Feinberg (5)Esther Forbes (2)Rae Friedman (6)Nathaniel Gerstman (5)Shirley Gilman (3)Sonia Ginsburg (3)Mildred Goldstein (3)Herman Gomberg (5)Alexander Greenlick (7)Philip Herring (3)Dorothy Hirsch (4)Ethel Kaneff (7)Louis Kelberg (5)Laura Kornberg (6)George Langer (1)Reba Millstein (2)Ruth Newman (1)Meyer Newman (5)Etta Newman (7)Richard Nierenberg (5)Fred Pearlstein (4)Sophie Ratner (7)Alvin Richmond (3)Sarah Seltzer (4)Abraham Shuman (3)Jeffrey Spring (6)Samuel Stern (3)Zilla Tsals (6)Pola Tuck (6)Wolf Wilczkowski (1)Rosa Wilczkowski (3)Miriam Wolff (2)The family gathers at dusk, before the evening meal, on the eve of the anniversary of the death of the departed. The head of thefamily speaks: At this moment which bears the memory of our beloved (name), let us join hands in a token of God’s grace. Alink has been broken in the chain of affection which has long bound us together, yet the blessed bonds of home and love remain.With prayerful heart, we receive this divine gift of life which holds us together in family unison.Eternal God, we thank You that, in this time of sadness and loss, You have helped to keep us strong. Though the pain of ourloss is still present for us, we know that love will always be stronger than death. And so, to You, we lift our hearts, becausewe know that our loved one continues to be a living presence in our lives.We acknowledge your mercy, O God, who strengthens us with faith and peace.As our loved one lives for us in these words and memories, we kindle this yahrzeit light and sanctify it in the remembrance ofthe Divine Word: The spirit of humanity is the light of the Lord.(Kindle the Memorial Light.) ZECHER TZADIK LIV-RACHA. May the memory of the righteous be an eternal blessing.

DONATIONSWE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHIR AMI FUNDSFUND/DONOR RECIPIENT IMO/IHO NAMEAnna Gever Music FundDiana and Hal Gever Ellen Kalafer in honor of Stacy Kalafer’s weddingMarvin and Marlene Laster in memory of Jordan and Harvey LasterBeverly Spiegler Special EducationAllen and Anna Schwartz Ellen Short in memory of father, Arthur MaharamAllen and Anna Schwartz Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergBonnie and Cornel Spiegler Faith Bowers and Family in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisBonnie and Cornel Spiegler Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergBonnie and Cornel Spiegler Ken and Hilary Leboff in honor of marriage of Ronit and KirillBob McGarry Life Long LearningBill Spitz Hilary Leboff Congratulations on your retirementBobbi Slutzky Early Learning CenterBarbara and Ron Cohen Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergBarbara and Ron Cohen Bob Dunn in honor of speedy recoveryChuck and June Narod Mrs. Fran Schwartz in memory of your fatherPreSchool Committee Bob Dunn in honor of speedy recoveryRobert and Linda Gunther Dale Berkley and Family in memory of father, Albert JuronShelia and Bruce Barsky Ian Katz and Family in memory of motherThe Botnick Family Heather Zeaman in memory of father, Stan MorantzRicki and Dennis Tafflin Bob Dunn in honor of speedy recoveryBruce Birnbaum Tikkun OlamSimone and Joe Armon Paula and Art Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergSimone and Joe Armon Barbara and JJ Cutler in memory of father, Lewis BrandtSimone and Joe Armon Mr. and Mrs. John Watts in memory of fatherCantor Elson’s DiscretionaryCindy and Jerry Green Anita Rubin in honor of special birthdayDebbie and Daniel Fleishman in memory of Solis BasenHilary and Ken Leboff Cantor Mark Elson in honor of marriage of Ronit and KirillJoan and Mark Dossick Cantor Mark Elson in honor of marriage of Alyssa and SeanMark Breitbart Janet Levinson in memory of motherMichael and Barbara Soroker Cantor Elson in your honorStephanie and David Clark in honor of their weddingGold CardSheldon Gould in memory of brother, Wallace GouldArnold and Ruth Peskin Mr. & Mrs. Albert Deckter in memory of mother, BellaIsrael TiyulBecky Markowitz Bob Dunn in honor of 7 hugs on getting well soonJamie and David Sandman, Joel Block,Joni Shprintz and Barb Block Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Schumacher in memory of Stevie SchumacherMindy, Don, Sami, Mason, Sandy,Jerry and Harris Procz Marty Epstein and Family in memory of motherTodd, Lori, Alexandra &Cole Newman Zachary Newman in honor of becoming a Bar Mitzvah32

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHIR AMI FUNDSFUND/DONOR RECIPIENT IMO/IHO NAMEIsrael/Camp ScholarshipCindy and Jerry Green Bob Dunn in honor of speedy recoveryDave, Helaine and Harrison Greenberg Meryl Reis in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisDave, Helaine and Harrison Greenberg Faith Bowers and Family in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisFrancine and Jay Shor Debbie Fleishman and Family in memory of father and grandfather, Solis BasenKathryn and Louis Larovere Debbie Fleishman and Family in memory of father, Solis BasenLinda Susan Fisher Faith Bowers and Family in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisMichelle and David Rothstein Ken and Hilary Leboff in honor of marriage of Ronit and KirillSusan Cohen Hilary Leboff many thanksLeo Slomovitz Scholar-in-ResidenceToby and Michael Slomovitz Ken and Hilary Leboff in honor of marriage of Ronit and KirillToby, Michael, Jason,Steven Slomovitz Dale Berkley and Family in memory of father, Albert JuronLibraryAndee, Steve, Joshua & Samantha Losben,Emily and Ruben Ostrov Janis Kanoff in honor of continued good healthAndee, Steve, Joshua &Samantha Losben,Emily and Ruben Ostrov Bob Dunn in honor of speedy recoveryMildred and Bob Tafflin in memory of sister, Sara E. SpivackMen’s Club Youth ScholarshipHope and Richard Gordon Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergMarilyn and Jerry Wilck Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergPrayerbookArthur Kaneff Fiath Bowers and Family in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisDale Berkley and Stuart Kushel Bob Gunther and Family in memory of motherDebbie and Daniel Fleishman Elliot Strom in honor of marriage of Lauren and MichaelMarc, Isabella, Diane, andAlexandra Cozzarin Bob Wagner and Family in memory of mother, Beatrice WagnerTeri and Steve Siegel Dale Berkley in memory of father, Albert JuronRabbi Strom’s DiscretionaryBeatrice Badner in memory of husband, PhilipBecky Markowitz Mike and Shelley Shavel in memory of mother, Marjorie ShavelBill, Harlee, Neal and Robert Schwartz Greg and Amy Selling in memory of Ron SellingMarian Weintraub in memory of Celia HeimerlingDale Berkley in memory of father, Albert JuronDebra Chodosh in memory of Estelle Ruth Chodosh,Pinkus ChodoshDebra Cohen in memory of Pinkus and Estelle Ruth ChodoshJoAnn Lorber Michael and Nicole Lorber in honor of naming of Amelia and Olivia LorberJoshua McCoy in memory of Jean McCoyLawrence and Robin Moses Meryl Reis, Daniel and Ethan in memory of mother, Sylvia LewisLiz Fineman Debbie Fleishman & Family in memory of father, Solis BasenMarian Disken David J. Lane in memory of Josephine OmensonMichael and Barbara Soroker Rabbi Strom in your honor33

WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHIR AMI FUNDSFUND/DONOR RECIPIENT IMO/IHO NAMESharing is CaringBecky Markowitz Susan and Jay Luttrell in memory of mother, Shirley SteinbergPhyllis Doroshow Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergThe Makrauer Family The Cohen Family in memory of DaveBarbara and Dan Blumberg Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergStan Averbach Biblical GardenBob and Barbara Katzenstein Bob Gunther and Family in memory of motherBunny and Stan Averbach The Musicant Family in memory of Marty MusicantBunny and Stan Averbach Paula Krauss in memory of mother, Sylvia GombergMemorials and Contributions - Remember your friends’ and family’s important moments by sending an appropriate card.Call the Synagogue office at 215-968-3400. Honor or Memory Cards may be purchased in the office for $25 per package offive that you send yourself (may not be charged).Checks should be made out directly to Rabbi Strom’s, Cantor Elson’s, Rabbi Eric Goldberg and Rabbi Paula Goldberg’sdiscretionary funds if making a donation to any of them.A Mazon contribution should be accompanied by a check made payable to Mazon. A SIMCHA contribution should beaccompanied by a check made payable to SIMCHA.Checks should be made payable to Shir Ami for the following funds: Prayerbooks - $36; Torah Commentaries - $54The following Funds - $10 minimum, suggested $18 or $36LibraryIsrael/Camp ScholarshipMen’s Club Youth ScholarshipBob McGarry Adult EducationSharing is CaringTiyulBruce Birnbaum Tikkun OlamKaytes Family Gratz ScholarshipStan Averbach Biblical GardenAnna Gever MusicGold CardBeverly Spiegler Special EducationKay Swerdlow Building EndowmentSenior EndowmentSlomovitz Scholar-in-ResidenceBobbi Slutzky Early Learning Center ScholarshipFor your convenience, you may now make your donation online.Click here to make a donation.34

EXECUTIVE BOARDPresidentMo PereraExecutive Vice President Nancy SideritsVice PresidentSharon BenoffVice PresidentAndrea LosbenVice PresidentIlene MossVice PresidentJoshua McCoyFinancial SecretaryCarl RigefskyTreasurerStephanie KravatzSecretaryLorrie RiggsImmediate Past President Becky MarkowitzImmediate Past President Alan RosenbergLegal CounselPaul CohenFinancial CounselMark VitcovS.I.M.C.H.A.S.I.M.C.H.A.Families TogetherPre-SchoolRitualLife Long LearningMembershipIsrael AdvocacyMembershipFundraisingTikkun OlamPre-SchoolMarketingReligious SchoolMembershipShir Ami CaresFundraisingTikkun OlamBuilding and GroundsPublicityBudgetYouth GroupContinuityCollege ConnectionOFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2012-2013DIRECTORSDebby BerlinMark BerlinAmy BuondonnoMindy ChesnerDonna DeSantisAdam DienstmanJoan DossickBob DunnHope EttingerAnita GetzCindy GreenMelody HassidRisa KaneBeth KarleAndrea MillerLisa PrellBarbara RothAnita RubinLarry SchorrDebbie ShainMark SpeiserCorinne StraussDan SurkinHolly WolbranskyCLERGY AND ADMINISTRATIONRabbiCantorExecutive DirectorRabbinic ScholarDirector Early Learning CenterReligious School DirectorYouth Group DirectorElliot M. StromMark ElsonHilary LeboffRabbi Paula GoldbergBarbara CohenRabbi Eric GoldbergFerne LevyAUXILIARY PRESIDENTSMen’s ClubEd BobrinWomen of Shir AmiLeslie Leibowitz50 Something Ann PollockSHAFTYJason ShavelRonald AbrahamHarvey AbramsonIrving Altman TSKen BieberFred BockDanny BrownFilbert Cherry (z’l)Phyllis DoroshowRuth FivesHarvey GoldbergSheldon Gould TSJanis JacobsBob Kasman (z’l)Robert KatzensteinArthur KraussPAST PRESIDENTS* (z’l) zichrono livracha “of blessed memory”Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 8, 2013General Board Meeting, Tuesday, January 22, 2013Harold Lefcourt TSLarry Lefkowitz TSNorman Leibowitz TSBecky MarkowitzAndrea Miller TSJerome Miller TSStephen RodosAlan Rosenberg TSAlan SheinbergTeri SiegelRonald SmolowNathan Snyder TSLeonard Sokolove TSDena Stein TSDebbie StevensProfessional StaffRabbi Elliot M. Strom – estrom@shiramipa.orgCantor Mark Elson – melson@shiramipa.orgHilary Leboff – hleboff@shiramipa.orgBarbara Cohen – bcohen@shiramipa.orgRabbi Eric Goldberg – rabbiegoldberg@yahoo.comE-MAIL AND WEBSITE ADDRESSESOffice StaffJulie Hershgordon - jhershgordon@shiramipa.orgRuth Kresge – rkresege@shiramipa.orgNoelle McQuade - nmcquade@shiramipa.orgRabbinic ScholarRabbi Paula Goldberg – rabbipaula@gmail.comPresidentMo Perera - eggman366@hotmail.comSHAFTYFerne Levy – fernelevy@comcast.netMindy Fisher – mindellah2@aol.comLeslie Leibowitz – p8ntermom@comcast.netPre-School StaffJudy Friedman – jfriedman@shiramipa.orgLisa Tenenbaum – ltenenbaum@shiramipa.orgShir Ami Synagogue for all information you want to send to us:synagogue@shiramipa.orgNFTY website: NFTY.org/parUnion of Reform Judaism – URJ.org