SUMMER 2017
TAMUZ/AV/ELUL 5777 STRATEGIC PLANNING AT AAC
NUMBER 11
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
King David Cemetery..........11:00 a.m.
2908 Valley Drive Agudas Achim Cemetery......1:00 p.m.
Alexandria, V
A 2 2302
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
FRIDAY JULY 21
RABBIS
Candlelighting.......................8:11 p.m. MESSAGE
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY JULY 22
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m. AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................9:13 p.m. Our sages in Pirkei Avot (The Ethics of the Fathers) teach us that there are four
character types among people. One who says, What's mine is mine and what's
FRIDAY JULY 28 yours is yours. This is the average type. One who says, What's mine is yours and
Candlelighting.......................8:05 p.m.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m. what's yours is mine. This person is an ignoramus. One who says, What's mine
is yours and what's yours is yours. This person is pious. And finally, one who
SATURDAY JULY 29 says, What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine. This person is wicked.
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush The passage divides humanity into four different types of givers and takers. No
Havdalah Time......................9:07 p.m. matter what the commodity or stuff may be (money, time, wisdom, etc), the
one thing they all have in common is their finite nature. Some stuff is mine, some
MONDAY JULY 31 stuff is yours, and the degree to which and the manner by which we give, or take,
EREV TISHA BAV
Erev Tisha BAv Service followed by of our resources is a good measuring rod of each of us. It is neither possible - nor
study with Rabbi Rein...........8:00 p.m. advisable - as the rabbis understood, to give too freely of our limited resources.
Nevertheless, we also know - as did the rabbis - of the distasteful disposition of the
TUESDAY AUGUST 1 person who is unwilling or begrudging in being forthcoming with any of the stuff
TISHA BAV that is theirs to give.
Morning Service....................7:30 a.m.
Minha Service.......................7:50 p.m. Perhaps the healthiest form of giving is the giver who insists that the choice
Evening Service.....................8:50 p.m.
between what is mine, and what is yours is not either/or, but both/and. Such
FRIDAY AUGUST 4 individuals carry themselves with a certain spiritual posture. They are eyes wide
Candlelighting.......................7:48 p.m. open to the blessings of their lives, they know themselves to be fortunate and they
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m. live with an attitude of gratitude that is leveraged in the most obvious way: They
give. They then see the impact their giving has on their world, and they thrive
SATURDAY AUGUST 5 further because of it.
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush Over the past year, many of you have given to the Rabbis Discretionary Fund,
Havdalah Time......................8:58 p.m. whether directly or through the pushke in the chapel. I would now like to share with
FRIDAY AUGUST 11
you the impact your giving has made on our community. Approximately $5000
Candlelighting.......................7:50 p.m. (37%) went to help individuals and families in need. These funds helped cover
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m. unexpected medical expenses, rent, utilities and other assistance to the most
vulnerable of our community. Another $4100 (30%) was given in the form of
SATURDAY AUGUST 12 scholarships for members of the community to have positive Jewish experiences.
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush $3700 (28%) went to Jewish and non-Jewish organizations such as ALIVE, JTS,
Havdalah Time......................8:49 p.m. JCRC, Masorti, and JSSA to name a few. The remaining $600 (5%) was given
back to the synagogue for additional programming.
FRIDAY AUGUST 18
Candlelighting.......................7:41 p.m. With an outstretched hand, the funds you gave to the Rabbis Discretionary
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m. Fund have made a difference in our synagogue, local community, and beyond. As
we prime the pump for a new programmatic year, whether you give time, money,
SATURDAY AUGUST 19 wisdom, or your good name, may we all realize the impact of our giving and the
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush blessings from which we all derive.
Havdalah Time......................8:39 p.m.
2017-2018 CONGREGATIONAL
BOARD MEMBERS
Larry Altenburg
Bruce Brown
Eric Fusfield
Joel Goldhammer
Shai Korman
Amy Levin
Don Melman
Alex Perry
Harold Salters
Stacy Zuckerman
MEMORIAL PLAQUE
INFORMATION 5778 HIGH HOLIDAY INFORMATION/APPLICATION PACKETS
It is that time of year again. The Days of Awe are almost here. High Holiday
If you are thinking of purchasing a
information and application packets will be sent at the end of July. Below are
memorial plaque to honor a loved one
some important deadlines to keep in mind:
who has passed, contact Doris Parker
(dparker@agudasachim-va.org). Ticket application, child care, and other forms are due by August 21.
Entries for the Reflections Booklet are due by August 30.
If you wish the plaque to be installed
Messages for the Greetings Booklet are due by September 12.
before Yom Kippur the purchase must
Lulav and Etrog orders are due by September 12.
be finalized by August 7.
In honor of Mirza Lopez for all her efforts on behalf of Agudas In memory of Daniel Selmonosky
Achim, and for being a good friend The Selmonosky Family
MUSIC FUND
Robert and Maureen Shapiro
In memory of Milton Fingerman
In memory of Anne Siegal
Ellen Fingerman and Laura Peebles
Nancy Siegal
In memory of Sidney Backman
In memory of Ellen Wayne's mother, Vivian Kabcenell
Samuel Backman
Michael and Marcia Lawson
PRESCHOOL DONATION
Howard and Sherri Kohr In honor of the birth of Avi Ethan Kraushaar
Elliot and Karen Parkin Robert and Maureen Shapiro
In memory of Elsie G. Shulman In honor of Cydney and Iver Kasenetz's new granddaughter,
Robert and Judith Bregman Scarlett Reese
In memory of Harriet Gutterman Victor and Judith Tynes
Hanna Gutterman In memory of Barbara Kasoff, mother of Ben
In memory of Rae and Morris Frank Robert and Maureen Shapiro
Stanley and Rhoda Sulak RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DONATIONS
In memory of beloved daughter, Ilene With many thanks to Chaya Silver for leadership of the Religious
Helene Schrott School and guidance to prepare Ari for his Bar Mitzvah
In memory of beloved father, Elias Weinstein Ellen Bayer
Helene Schrott With many thanks to Randy Stein for tutoring Ari in preparation
Congratulations to Al and Mickey Lazarus on the new home for his Bar Mitzvah
Robert and Maureen Shapiro Ellen Bayer
In honor of Carole Pollner and Jay Warshawsky's special CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
birthdays In honor of Don Melman's Blue Yarmulke award
Robert and Maureen Shapiro Stephen Newman and Barbara Brenman
In honor of Noman Kaufman's special birthday In memory of David Sitrin
David and Jody Small Stephen Newman and Barbara Brenman
In honor of naming of the Perkal family's granddaughters In memory of Edward Finn
Mrs. Karen Kaufman and Al Barke Russell and Carolyn Finn
In memory of Albert P. Levy In memory of Vivian Kabcenell, Ellen Wayne's mother
Rosalyn Jonas Janet Barnett
www.shalomdc.org/grandslam/
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YOUNG FAMILIES
Programming and community focused on families with children ages 0-5.
ONGOING EVENTS
CONNECT WITH YOUNG
BEAT THE HEAT AND JOIN US!
FAMILIES
GAN SHABBAT
Find us on Facebook Agudas Saturdays 11:00-12:00 a.m. Rooms 1 & 2
Achim Young Families Group to Volunteer-led service for kids ages 0-5, accompanied by an adult. Contact
keep track of what is going on and lefflersarah@hotmail.com if you are interested in leading.
receive the latest updates! For more
information or to get involved contact: OH, SAY SHALOM SING-A-LONG AND PLAYGROUP
Hannah Kraushaar Sunday, August 13 | 11:00 a.m.
at hannah.kraushaar@gmail.com, Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey leads songs for the first half hour followed by
Sarah Leffler free play. No Jewish knowledge or experience necessary. Each child requires a
at lefflersarah@hotmail, grownup.
Debbie Perry SHABABY KABBALAT SHABBAT
at Debbiekperry@gmail.com, or Friday, August 18 | 5:30 p.m.
Pam Kesner Friday night service for kids 0-5 and adults with songs, instruments, scarves,
at phkesner@hotmail.com. dancing parachutes, challah, and juice. Contact lefflersarah@hotmail.com if you
are interested in leading.
SAVE THE DATE
Young Families High Holiday Services
September 21, 22, and 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Agudas Achim Congregation WHATS INSIDE . . .
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302 STRATEGIC PLAN INFORMATION.......page 1
Phone: 703-998-6460 HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE................page 1
Fax: 703-998-5843 WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE...........page 2
RABBIS MESSAGE...........................page 2
The Bulletin is published monthly - ISSN1084-9858 MEMBERSHIP BARBECUE.................page 2
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE...................page 3
Rabbi ......................................................................Steven I. Rein 2017- 2018 BOARD MEMBERS.........page 3
Hazzan..........................................................................Elisheva R. Dienstfrey NEW WEBSITE.................................page 3
Rabbi Emeritus...............................................................................Jack Moline MAH KOREH....................................page 4
Executive Director......................................................................Barry Nove USY AWARDS.................................page 4
Youth/Education Director.............................................Chaya Silver DEAR HAZZAN.................................page 5
Preschool Director.............................................................Jen Halpern IN THE MAIL.....................................page 5
Co-Presidents...........................Kenneth Labowitz TALMUD STUDY...............................page 5
Sisterhood President...............Lenore Garon PARASHAT HASHAVUA...................page 5
Mens Club President............................Elliot Parkin WITH GRATITUDE.............................page 6
Communication Specialist......Marya Runkle GREETINGS FROM SUMMER CAMP....page 6
E-mail:synagogue@agudasachim-va.org SOCIAL ACTION...............................page 6
Web: www.agudasachim-va.org Facebook: facebook.com/agudasachim EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS MESSAGE...page 8
SISTERHOOD DOINGS.......................page 8
HIGH HOLIDAY DUE DATES..............page 8
WHATS AHEAD . . . IN THE FAMILY.................................page 9
Fridays, 9:00 a.m...........................................................Talmud Study Class PROFILES OF OUR LEADERS...........page 11
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. ....................................................Parashat HaShavua SENIOR LUNCH AND LEARN...........page 12
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.................................................................Gan Shabbat MENS CLUB HAPPENINGS.............page 12
YAHRZEITS....................................page 13
YOUNG FAMILIES...........................page 14
Sunday, August 13, 11:00 a.m...........................Oh, Say Shalom Playgroup
Friday, August 18, 5:30 p.m..............................Shababy Kabbalat Shabbat
Monday, August 21.....................................High Holiday Applications Due
Sunday, August 27............................Jewish Community at Nationals Park
Wednesday, August 30........................Reflection Booklet Submissions Due
Sunday, September 3, 5:30 p.m................................Membership Barbecue
Sunday, September 10....................................First Day of Religious School
Tuesday, September 12, 12:00 noon......................Senior Lunch and Learn
Greetings Booklet Submissions Due
Lulav and Etrog Orders Due
Time Value
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