Weekly Bulletin - August 15th

PARASHAT
Eikev
Friday, August 15th, 2025 6:15pm
Unique 45 minute Kabbalat Shabbat service
with lively music and spirit .
Following the service, everyone attending will be
encouraged to join us at Miss Saigon in Aberdeen
8 N. Earlton Rd. Ext. Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-3170 | www.templeadasshalom.org

Torah Portion Preview
Eikev
The classic refrain of the modern family road trip, "Are
we there yet?", can be heard implicitly in the ancient
words of Parashah Eikev. While the text has moved past
its initial step by step travelogue, no longer intent on
reminding us of each and every pit stop, we are not yet
ready to put the journey behind us. Like so much of
Deuteronomy, Eikev lives between the past, present, and
future. Most of the parashah focuses on imagining life in
the Promised Land while also warning the people about
the dangers-both physical and spiritual-that lurk there.
Yet Moses is not willing to let go of the past, particularly
wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. It seems to be a
reminder, even implicitly, that the Torah is a desert
document; these years were not wasted, but worthwhile.
Take, for example, Deuteronomy 8:2, which teaches:
"Remember the long way that your God has made you
travel in the wilderness these past 40 years, in order to
test you by hardships to learn what was in your hearts:
whether you would keep the Divine Commandments or
not."
This is an echo of an earlier text; soon after the Israelites
flee Egypt, the Torah teaches us that God did not lead
the Israelites "by way of the Land of the Pelishtim,
although it was nearer, for God said, 'If they encounter
war, the people may have a change of heart and return to
Egypt.'" (Exodus 13:17-18).
https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/eikev
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Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing
Amelia Parsons
Fred Belkin
Giancarlo Capozzoli
Heather Mullis
Janet Schenker
Jenniffer T. Gordon
Kathy Lazarski
In Loving Memory:
Honoring Those Who Recently Passed
Scott Josephs
Mourned by the August and Quabili families
Yahrzeits Observed
Edward Langston
Remembered by Judy Delaney
Ethel Counts
Remembered by Clara Kravitz
Harry Bress
Remembered by Kevin Bress
Joseph Pardo
Remembered by Sarah O'Donnell
Louis Blumenthal
Remembered by the Congregation
Louis Gilden
Remembered by Phillip Gilden
Martha Walton
Remembered by Naomi Walton
Moe Hoffman
Remembered by Henry Hoffman
Rhoda Lyons
Remembered by Judy Delaney
Roderic Brown
Remembered by David Brown
Samuel Greenberg
Remembered by Rabbi Gila Ruskin
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Celebrations
Cherishing Years of Love
Anniversaries this Week
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16 Mark & Louanne
Celebrating Another Year:
Happy Birthday
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16 Marcia Buchness
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17 David Mohr
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18 Spencer Mullis
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19 Margaret Kolstad
Caring Committee Announcement
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support
and community. Is there a moment you would like to share,
privately or publicly?
We want to be there for you so please let us know. Email
caring@templeadasshalom.org
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TAS Calendar of Events
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21st of Av 5785 22nd of AV 5785 23rd of Av 5785 24th of Av 5785
Eikev
10:00am: TAS
Brotherhood Breakfast
7:00pm: Daven & Dine
Service
7:43pm: Candle Lighting
19 20 21
25th of Av 5785 26th Av 5785 27th of Av 5785
7:00pm: Sisterhood Board
Zoom Meeting
7:00pm: Adult Ed. Meeting
6:30pm: Religious
Practices Committee
Meeting
7:00pm: Choir Practice
Upcoming Live Streamed Services & Events
Shabbat Torah Service
Friday, August 22nd
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Service starts at 7:00pm
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GATHER
CELEBRATE
CONNECT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR
UPCOMING EVENTS, SERVICES, AND
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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YOU’RE INVITED TO
OUR NEW MEMBER
Sisterhood Tea
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd
2:00 - 4:00
This is a casual intimate gathering of tea and light sweets.
You may be a new member, have questions to ask, or want to tell
us your thoughts about Sisterhood.
Come sip, nosh, share, and step into the circle. There is a seat at
our table for you because your voice matters.
RSVP by August 18th to Pat Wolkow
or email us at Sisterhood@TempleAdasShalom.org.
We hope you will join us for a great afternoon.
3805 EASTON COURT
ABINGDON, MD 21009
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Shalom
PAWS & CLAWS
SHABBAT
Friday, August 29, 2025
6:15pm
Please join us with your pets (real or stuffed) for a short and funfilled
Pet Shabbat service!
Blessings for our Animals
Special guests from Luna's House Animal Rescue
Pup-Luck Oneg with pet-friendly snacks
Don’t forget to bring chairs for a comfortable experience.
We will be collecting donations for Luna’s House
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Night
CASH PRIZES AND SOME SURPRISES
SAT
DOORS OPEN
5:30PM
GAMES START
7:00PM
20
SEPT
Abingdon Fire Hall
3306 Abingdon Rd. Abingdon, MD 21009
Just $25 for all 21 games!
$30 at the door (based on availability)
AGES 16 AND UP ARE WELCOME
FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Grand Prize:
Up to $15,000
(based on total ticket sales)
Ticket Price:
$100 each
300 maximum sold
Purchase tickets
Click or
Scan
Prize Drawing:
October 25, 2025
During the 70th
Anniversary Gala
Need not be present to win
Your participation
supports the mission
and programs of Temple
Adas Shalom

FREE
TUITION
for qualifying families
A NON-PROFIT PRESCHOOL SERVING STUDENT AGED
2 YEARS THROUGH PRE-K
NURTURING CURISOITY THROUGH LEARNING AND PLAY
Part-time & Full Time
Enrollment Options
with before and aftercare programs available
Contact our Enrollment Team Today
by email at:
OfficeHJCELC@TempleAdasShalom.org
or by phone at:
410 . 939 . 3170
Approved Site
Approved Site
Located at:
8 N. Earlton Rd. - 21078
Off of rt. 155 in Havre de Grace
near exits to I95
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Temple Adas Shalom will be partnering with the Interfaith refugee
Ministry to provide support to a Afghani family who assisted the U.S.
military, currently residing in northeastern Baltimore.
Below you will see a suggested list of items to donate. Additional and
more immediate needs are help with finding minimum wage jobs,
providing transportation to appointments, teaching computer skills,
as well as financial literacy. Please contact Ellen Farkas with questions
about ideas or resources.
Food staples
Basmati rice
Lentils and dried pinto beans
Gabanzo beans (canned)
Dried fruits (dates, apricots,
raisens)
Nuts (pistachios, almonds,
cashews)
Canned tomatoes
Flour (all purpose)
Sugar
Cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg,
turmeric, ginger, garlic powder,
black pepper, cardamon,
garam masala
Potatoes
Onions
Cooling oil
Green tea and black tea (bags)
Coffee (for drip coffee maker)
Bottled water (gallon size)
Green beans (canned)
Mango juice, apple juice
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
Sesame seeds
Household supplies
Laundry detergent (unscented)
Dish detergent
Bar soap
Spiral notebooks (a few; different
sizes)
Pens
Index cards
Note: toilet paper and paper towels
are not needed at the moment
Other
Giant Foods gift cards (there’s a
Giant about a mile away that
carries halal meats)
For a treat – gift cards for Halal
Platter Pizza & Subs (the Moravia
Road location is near them)
Small (4 cup size) drip coffee maker
and filters
For more information on the family please visit our website HERE

HAVE AN
UPCOMING EVENT?
But before we roll out the red carpet...
There are 2 REQUIRED forms
you MUST fill out!
TAS EVENT FORM
This one’s essential—it ensures that
Security, Tech, Buildings & Grounds, and
Temple Admin all know what’s
happening and can help make it run
smoothly.
FLIER REQUEST FORM
This one’s for me (hi! ). If you want a flyer
made, social media posts, email blasts,
or announcements—I need this form to
make that magic happen!
WHY TWO FORMS?
Because events only run smoothly when everyone's in the loop—and we love smooth events!
No forms = no flyer. No promo. No setup. No security.
(And you definitely want those things.)
marketing@templeadasshalom.org
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