WHC Journal - May 2019

MAY 2019 / NISAN–IYAR 5779

VOL. 60, NO. 5

From Generation to Generation
Sharing Experiences and Heritage

MAY 2019 Washington Hebrew Congregation

VOL. 60, NO. 5 Clergy
M. Bruce Lustig, Senior Rabbi
SUPPORTED BY AN ENDOWMENT FROM LIBBY AND MELVIN MANDEL Susan N. Shankman, Rabbi
Aaron Miller, Associate Rabbi
In This Issue Eliana Fischel, Assistant Rabbi
Mikhail Manevich, Cantor
Rabbi’s Reflection................................................................................3 Susan R.A. Bortnick, Cantor
Director’s Reflection............................................................................4
Lag BaOmer: A Time to Celebrate and Reflect......................................5 Senior Staff – Education
Then and Now — Milestone Anniversaries...........................................6 DJ Schneider Jensen
The 139th Confirmation Service............................................................. 7
Photo Retrospectives Head of Schools, Early Childhood Education
Ira Miller, Director of Informal Education
Totally ‘80s Purim.........................................................................8 Kirstin Springer, Director of the RJWECC
Mitzvah Day................................................................................9 Stephanie Tankel, Director of Religious Education
Three Weddings and a Statement................................................ 10
The Untold Story of U.S. Efforts to Save Europe’s Jews at WHC Books’ Senior Staff – Administration
June 14 Shabbat Dinner......................................................................11 Steven Jacober, Executive Director
WHC Programs & Events................................................................... 12 Lindsay Fry Feldman, Director of Member Services
Calendar............................................................................................ 14 Naomi Abelson Gohn
B’nei Mitzvah.................................................................................... 16
Life Cycle: Congratulations................................................................. 17 Director of Temple Programs & TOV
Tzedakah Read-a-Thon Raises Over $1,600........................................ 17 Mohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Contributions..................................................................................... 18 Eliza Prince, Director of Development
Life Cycle: Condolences..................................................................... 19 Stephen Stoupa, Director of Finance
Yom Ha’Shoah: Memory and Legacy.................................................. 21 Susan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: (Re)Claim Your Connection to Judaism................28
Officers
On the Cover: Nell Shapiro, President
The story of the Jewish people is one that is passed down in both words and Mark Director, First Vice President
deeds. From last month’s Mitzvah Day to this month’s Confirmation Service, we Janet Katz, Vice President
see that story nurtured and passed on from generation to generation. Andrew Lazerow, Vice President
Jeffrey Weiss, Vice President
Page 2 | WHC Journal – May 2019 Kimberly Wachen, Treasurer
Richard Newman, Assistant Treasurer
Deborah Goldman, Secretary
Dan Werner, Assistant Secretary
Lewis Wiener, General Counsel

Board of Directors David Metzner
William Miller
Jami Axelrod Sandy Nesbit
Ellen R. Berlow Ari Redbord
Barry Chasen Steven A. Robins
Sharon Jaffe Dan Andrea Rubinfeld
Beth Levin Dubin Lynn Sachs
Betty Jane Eichberg Melissa Schwartz
Joseph Firschein Aaron W. Stopak
Susan B. Gerson Paula Tiedemann
Edward P. Joseph Philip Urofsky
Anne Lackritz Kimberly Vogel
Jeremy London
Alejandro (Ali) Mayorkas

Past Presidents Susan J. Hanenbaum John M. Nannes
Sherry Bindeman Lauren S. Racoosin
Leonard I. Abel Kahn Froma Sandler
David Astrove Richard D. Kaufmann Bob M. Shapiro
David R. Berz Hank D. Levine David A. Vise
Stuart L. Bindeman Kenneth L. Marks Richard M. Young
Earl M. Colson Paul J. Mason Peter L. Winik
Meg Jacobs Flax
Jay W. Freedman

Auxiliary Presidents & Contacts

2239: Valerie Hillman Bluestein
The Boomers: Jeanne Fleming
Brotherhood: Alan Singer
Couples Club: Kim & Brian Cooper,

Chris McCannell & Ven Neralla
EmptyNesters: Joan Adoff, Ruth Seif, Marcia Weinberg
Prime Timers: Phyllis Belford, Sandy Grant
Sisterhood: Ellen M. Miller
WHECTY: Ian Rosenthal

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Rabbi’s Reflection

Rabbi Aaron Miller

Becoming a parent means becoming the most between Moses and God on Mount Sinai. What, they ask,
important person in a child’s life — and an did they talk about for all this time? For 40 days and 40
unhealthy relationship with caffeine. Our two nights, our sages answer, they discussed Torah. Not just the
small children depend on my wife Lauren and me for Ten Commandments, not just the five books in the literal
everything. We pick out their clothes in the morning and Torah scroll itself, but every bit of the Jewish story ever to
make sure dinner is on the table at a time some adults be revealed.
designate for a late lunch. Largely unnoticed by children
until they near adulthood, parents provide a home, a “Torah,” then, is not a book a rabbi gives a child at a
neighborhood, a school, a social circle, and so much b’nei mitzvah service, relegated to some dusty bookshelf
more. Their young lives are mostly shaped by the deci- alongside the obligatory copy of Great Jews in Sports. By
sions we make for them. In return, if we’re lucky, perhaps “Torah,” we mean the eternal story that links our generation
they will let us sleep through the night. to every generation. Shavuot, which begins at sundown
“In a world otherwise vast and expan- on Saturday, June 8, joins us to our
Shavuot, linking us to our ancestors at the foot of Mount Sinai
sive, a good parent or role model ancestors at the foot of and serves as our annual reminder
can give a young person a sense Mount Sinai, serves as that we are a part of a story much,
of life’s home base, or to borrow a much bigger than we, alone, could
term from Emory University’s Dr. ever be. Torah is the “intergener-
Martin Duke, an “intergenerational our annual reminder that ational self” of the Jewish people.
self.” An intergenerational self is the we are a part of a story
connection from a child’s own life to much, much bigger than This is why the halls of Washington
a story much bigger than his or her Hebrew feature the photographs of
own. This intergenerational self is each Confirmation class. We cele-
the greatest gift one generation can we, alone, could ever be.” brate the connectedness of teenagers’

give the next. When faced with life’s lives to something much bigger than
inevitable twists and turns, the details of a child’s story — themselves. Their stories are now a part of the eternal Torah
how her parents met, from which country his grandparents of our people. The gift of Torah is not limited to spiritual
immigrated — can serve as ballast for a thriving and resilient uplift or moral insight, but for each confirmand, an “inter-
adulthood. The story of our own lives is relatively small, and generational self.”
in the scheme of things, insignificant, but on Shavuot, we
celebrate a connection to something much, much bigger. Looking up from his Torah scroll, our ancient sage Ben Bag
Bag taught, “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it.” Your
In the biblical story, Shavuot celebrates the moment Moses story is in it. My story is in it. And as parents, we teach
came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments our children that their story is in it too. For one hundred
in his hands. Reading the story at face value, you’d be right to generations before us and one hundred generations after,
feel underwhelmed. After 400 years of slavery, the plagues, Shavuot celebrates the bigness of Torah and the eternality
the sea splitting, a weeks-long trek through the wilderness, of our story found within. And when all of our stories are
40 days and nights at the foot of Mt. Sinai … and at the end woven together, this fabric of the Jewish people is called
of it all, Moses comes down the mountain with these tablets? Torah. Torah is what we pass down to our children, and
All of that, for this? our children to theirs, until, an eternity from now, the entire
Jewish story is finally revealed.
Our rabbis have a different take on the very long conversation
Please turn to page 7 to learn about this year’s Confirmation class.

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Director’s Reflection

Kirstin Springer, Director

Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center

As Jewish educators, this time of year often means songs, talked through what a seder is, and prepared food
getting caught up in the whirlwind of growing parsley, and ritual objects we used during the seders. The teachers
making matzah covers, and baking kosher for Passover also spent time with each other, talking through what these
brownies. This Passover prep to-do list can easily distract us experiences would look like and asking themselves what the
from what is meaningful about this holiday. Central to the children already knew about Passover and what they wanted
holiday is the telling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt the children to take away from their work with this holiday.
(hence the name of the prayer book we use at the seder –
Haggadah, which means “the telling”). This presents us with This process culminated in a week of school seder experi-
a wonderful opportunity, not only to share the story with ences. Our two-year-old classes gathered together with their
our children but to actually revisit and reflect on how we parents and teachers to hear the story, sing, and dance before
find meaning in the story. As we recite in the Haggadah, heading to the table to taste the foods of Passover –charoset,
“Every generation is obligated to see maror, and parsley. Our three-year-old
themselves as if they came out of Egypt.” “Children are meaning classes entered the worship space to see
We ask ourselves what does this mean makers! They use it transformed into Egypt where they
to us as parents and teachers and most the world and its walked with Rabbi Shankman and Lisa
importantly, what does this mean to the Baydush (our music teacher) as their
children? Considering we each have our guides. The children and their parents
own interpretation of this obligation, encountered Pharoah, Jocheved, and
how do we, as adults, help our children inhabitants to create Moses (both as a baby and a grown up),
navigate their way through this practice? and test their own and crossed the Red Sea together. All
Children are meaning makers! They use questions and find the pre-K classes performed the story
the world and its inhabitants to create of Passover together for their families
and test their own questions and find during their seder, with several children
their own answers.” acting out each character. The pre-K

their own answers. They take that infor- classes also used their knowledge of
mation and process it through interactions with others, thereby the different components of the Passover story and created
sharing and constructing knowledge based on experiences. their own illustrated Haggadah with each child contributing
Teachers must be there at every step of this journey to learn a picture to this special keepsake book.
alongside them. To do this, we must consider materials
and content and reflect on our teaching practices in the These experiences provided rich opportunities for children,
classroom to ensure that we meet our children where they educators, and families to explore the story and engage with
are and encourage them to grow. We are led by our own it in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways. As a
questions: What do we think, know, and hypothesize about school, we provided Haggadot for the families with songs
how children will interact with each other, materials, and us? and blessings. We see ourselves as a resource to our families
as well as responsible for building a foundation of Judaism
The children and educators at the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg for our children as they continue to celebrate the holiday of
Early Childhood Center spent the last few weeks preparing Passover each year throughout their lives.
for Passover. It was quite a balancing act – having a rich
experience connected to the holiday while at the same time, I hope that you found moments in your Passover experiences
creating all the materials they would use at their seders. To this year, however they presented themselves, to revisit,
accomplish this, we read a variety of books, had conversations reflect, and learn something new!
about complex concepts like what is slavery, sang Passover

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Lag BaOmer

A Time to Celebrate and Reflect

As Jews, we tend to live our religious lives from holiday Since our ancestors saw the Omer as a somber time, there
to holiday, from Shabbat to Shabbat, forgetting about were many prohibitions during this 49-day period, including
the in-between. During the period between Passover no weddings, parties or haircuts, which many observant Jews
and Shavuot, however, we have the opportunity to “count still adhere to today. There is also the belief that the Omer is
the Omer” (sefirat ha’Omer), and focus on the in-between, a time of semi-mourning in memory of a plague that killed
the every day, the mundane that makes the holy possible. thousands of students of Rabbi Akiva, a Talmudic scholar.
This ritual dates back to our agrarian forebears and might The one exception during this solemn period is Lag BaOmer,
not be familiar. “Omer” means barley sheaf, and counting a shorthand way of saying the 33rd day of the Omer. Many
the Omer marks the time from the beginning of the barley reasons are given for this break during the Omer. One is that
harvest to the end of the wheat harvest. As in all farming Lag BaOmer was the day on which that plague ceased, and
societies, if the weather pattern deviates, it can be disastrous thus it became a day when mourning rituals are abandoned
for the community. and replaced with great joy.
In addition to tracking the agricultural cycle, the Omer marks Lag BaOmer is not mentioned in the Torah and only hinted
the period from Passover, which commemorates our people’s at in the Talmud. Consequently, there is no formal ritual
Exodus from Egypt, to Shavuot, when Moses received the associated with the holiday; rather, a series of meaningful —
Torah at Mount Sinai. The journey from Egypt to Sinai was and fun — observances have evolved over time, including
not only biblical but spiritual as well. As the Israelites hiked teaching as a tribute to scholars, and outdoor celebrations
through the desert, they had to find their way through the that include bonfires (symbolizing the light of the Torah),
wilderness of their souls, preparing themselves not only to picnics, and field days for school children.
be given the Torah but to accept the Torah.

The counting, which lasts for 49 days, takes place at night, This year, Lag BaOmer begins Wednesday evening, May 22 and
beginning on the second night of Passover when this blessing ends at sundown on Thursday, May 23. Take time to study a
is recited: new Jewish text (come to our Wednesday Study Group at
Temple!), have a picnic with family and friends, appreciate
all that surrounds you in the world, and celebrate everything
that Judaism brings to enrich your life.

Baruch Atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’olam, asher This article is adapted from resources on ReformJudaism.org.
kid’shanu b’mitzvotav, vitzivanu al sefirat ha’Omer. WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 5
Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the
universe, who sanctifies us with mitzvot, and
commands us concerning the counting of the Omer.

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Then and Now

Milestone Anniversaries
2019 is a significant year for
four of Washington Hebrew Congregation’s clergy
Join us to honor these special anniversaries at WHC’s Annual Meeting on
Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm at Temple. We will look back over the decades and
remember special moments. This is an anniversary party you don’t want to miss!

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You shall be holy,
For I, the Eternal
your God, am holy.

Leviticus 19:2

The 139th Confirmation Service

Confirmation is the ceremony through which we recognize and celebrate the importance of continued Jewish education.
It is traditionally linked to the festival of Shavuot when the first fruits were brought to be offered at the Temple. During
their years of study, WHC’s Confirmands have developed a stronger connection to the Jewish people, a greater under-
standing of a wide range of Jewish values, and have come to more fully appreciate the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices.
We applaud the achievements of our Confirmands and invite the entire Congregation to join us on Sunday, May 19 at 9:00 am
at Temple for the confirmation of these dedicated students.

Samantha Fay Albert Bailey Arin Herman Abigail Rose Pashkoff

Russ Albert and Mary Coller Albert Julie and Dee Herman Dana and Paul Pashkoff

Sam Bromberg Ethan Herr Shoshana Reese Rosenthal

Julia Beck and Robert Mazer Sarah and Wesley Herr Cheryl Katz and Brad Rosenthal
Neil Bromberg
Brandon Samuel Hotchkiss Max Carl Samuels
Matthew Dickstein
Jamie and Ryan Hotchkiss Jay and Nancy Samuels
Michele and Jason Dickstein
Sam Isen Nicole Amanda Samuels
Dylan Ettinger
Jessica and Michael Isen Jay and Nancy Samuels
Dana and Andrew Ettinger
Ella Brooke Kaminsky Ari Lewis Siegel
Alexa Fleck
Dana and David Kaminsky Lori Lewis and David Siegel
Lisa and Peter Fleck
Micah Kahn Kriesberg Daniel Lewis Siegel
Mia Caroline Friedman
Martha L. Kahn Lori Lewis and David Siegel
Julie and Andrew Friedman and Simeon M. Kriesberg
Taylor Erin Stern
Morgan Jordyn Godsick Joshua Seth Levine
Diane and Andrew Stern
Robyn and Andrew Godsick DanedboHroawh aGrdolLdemvainne
Edina Mae Weinbaum
Chloe Eliana Goldberg Samantha London
Gil and Felice Weinbaum
Martin and Sabrina Goldberg Robin and Jeremy London
Lindsay Eliza Wiener
Lily Bae Greenleigh Alexandra Lewis Orenstein
Lewis and Alisa Wiener
David and Suzanne Greenleigh JaancdquJoeslihnueaGOrereennsetein
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Samantha Rose Heberlee

Brent and Marjie Heberlee

Worship

Totally ‘80s Purim

This year’s Purim theme jumped
us back in time to the totally
rad ‘80s. Preps, jocks, valley
girls, and punks celebrated
the defeat of Haman (boo!)
and the triumph of the Jewish
people to a mix tape mash-up
of incredible music from the
1980s. We haven’t seen this

many track suits, neon, and hair
gel (lots of hair gel) since, well,

the ‘80s!
What’s in store for Purim 2020?

Stay tuned, dudes!

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Faith in Action

Mitzvah Day

Since 1991, WHC’s Mitzvah
Day has brought together gen-

erations young and old for
tikkun olam at its finest. On
Sunday, April 7, hundreds of
volunteers produced thousands
of items (everything from cakes
to sandwiches to blankets and
more) to support those in need
throughout the Washington,

D.C. area. Thank you to
everyone who helped make this
year’s Mitzvah Day a success!

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Three Weddings and a Statement

There was joy, and there were before each other to confess their love future of Judaism and the future
tears; there was celebration and with the integrity and freedom such a of Israel.
a declaration as Jews from nearly sacred moment deserves. I am justly proud of the Reform
every progressive movement in the On the eve of the wedding, we blessed, movement, the Israel Religious
American Jewish community and we danced, and we honored our love Action Center, and most importantly,
more than 30 synagogues and Jewish of freedom. We declared with them Washington Hebrew Congregation’s
organizations partnered to bring three that we stand for marriage equality leaders, members, and staff who actu-
Israeli couples to Washington to cel- in Israel because we love Israel and alized this dream into an enchanting
ebrate their love for each other, for wish to foster the democratic princi- evening doing what we do best –
Judaism, and for Israel. ples envisioned in the Declaration of bringing joy and justice to a fractured
We laughed and cried with them when Establishment of the State of Israel. It world. Mazel tov!
they tried on suits and gowns. We wrote was a magical night because of love Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig
ketubot with them as they prepared and cooperation, and because we know
for the moment they would stand our voice and values matter to both the

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The Untold Story of U.S.
Efforts to Save Europe’s Jews

WHC Books invites you to join them help the Jews escape Nazi-occupied territory.
at Temple on Friday, June 14 fol- Morgenthau and Pehle prevailed, and days later,
lowing the 6:00 pm service for a FDR established the War Refugee Board (WRB),
Shabbat dinner and discussion with Rebecca putting John Pehle in charge and empow-
Erbelding, author of the award-winning book ering the group to rescue the victims of Nazi
Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s persecution.
Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe. Over the next twenty months, Pehle pulled
America has long been criticized for refusing together D.C. pencil pushers, international relief
to give harbor to the Jews during World War workers, smugglers, diplomats, millionaires, and
II as Hitler and the Nazis closed in. Rebecca rabble-rousers to run operations across four
Erbelding, a historian, archivist, and curator at continents and a dozen countries. They tricked
the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Nazis, forged identity papers, maneuvered
can refute this claim. Through years of research food and medicine into concentration camps,
and newly uncovered archival materials, she is recruited spies, leaked news stories, laundered
able to share the dramatic story of America’s lit- money, negotiated ransoms, and funneled
tle-known efforts to save the Jews of Europe. millions of dollars into Europe. They bought
Until January 1944, the United States had weapons for the French Resistance and sliced
no policy regarding the mass murder of Jews red tape to allow Jewish refugees to escape to
across Europe. That changed when Secretary Palestine.
of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr., a young Registration is required. The cost is $18, which
Treasury lawyer named John Pehle, and several includes dinner. Reserve your place online at
other Treasury staff met with President Franklin whctemple.org/WHCBooks.
Roosevelt to argue for the relief funds needed to

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In May …

WHC Programs & Events

Featured Programs Travel to Israel
with
Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration
The JCRC of Greater Washington’s Holocaust Observance August 11-23, 2019
Sunday, May 5, 1:00 pm at B’nai Israel Congregation in
Rockville, MD With Cantor Bortnick
This annual event brings Holocaust survivors and their & Rabbi Lustig
families, dignitaries, elected officials, interfaith and commu-
nity leaders, teens, and adults together to remember those Trip includes round trip airfare
who were killed and those who survived the Holocaust. from IAD to Tel Aviv
Featured elements include “Unto Every Person There Is
a Name,” the annual worldwide name-reading program 10 nights’ hotel accomodations
coordinated by B’nai B’rith International; “Dor L’Dor,” Most meals
multi-generational small group discussions with local
Holocaust survivors; and a memorial service honoring survi- All tours, site admission fees, &
vors, victims, and heroes of the Holocaust. guides
Information: jcouncil.org
Learn More: whctemple.org/Travel
Family Havdalah BBQ at the Shapiros’
For All Generations Special Worship Experiences
Saturday, May 11, 5:30 pm at the Home of Nell & Ed Shapiro
Bring your family to the Shapiros’ final dinner of this pro- District Shabbat for Tots – For Families With Young Children
gramming year. This casual Havdalah BBQ in the Shapiros’ Friday, May 10, 5:30 pm
backyard can accommodate 50 guests – including kids, at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Southwest DC
who will be sure to enjoy the ping-pong table, basketball It’s a fun and engaging service led by WHC’s clergy and musi-
hoop, and trampoline! It’s a perfect way to end Shabbat and cians Dan Nichols and Alan Goodis that’s perfect for the little
connect with others in our extended WHC family. ones — and will get you on your feet too! A complimentary,
RSVP required (free): whctemple.org/ShapiroShabbat family-friendly Shabbat dinner follows, so both tummies and
Richard Gordon: [email protected], 202-895-6337 hearts will be full at the end of your evening.
RSVP required (free): whctemple.org/DistrictShabbat
Confirmation Service – For All Generations Marsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303
Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am at Temple District Shabbat – For All Generations
During their years of study, WHC’s Confirmands have devel- Friday, May 10, 6:15 pm
oped a stronger connection to the Jewish people, a greater at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Southwest DC
understanding of a wide range of Jewish values, and have Meet us at the Southwest Waterfront for these monthly
come to more fully appreciate the diversity of Jewish beliefs Shabbat experiences with our clergy and folk-rock musicians
and practices. The entire congregational community is invited Dan Nichols and Alan Goodis. The night begins with a “Shot
to this special service, designed and led by our Confirmation of Torah,” a spirited Torah discussion with our clergy fueled
class. by food and drinks. It’s followed by a high-energy, participa-
whctemple.org/Worship tory, and musical service and an optional dinner, catered by a
Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple, 202-895-6303 fabulous, local restaurant.
RSVP required ($ for dinner only): whctemple.org/DistrictShabbat
Special Worship Experiences Marsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303
Confirmation and Teacher Recognition Shabbat
Macomb St. Shabbat – For All Generations For All Generations
Friday, May 3, 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg; 6:30 pm Shabbat service, Friday, May 17, 6:00 pm at Temple
with an oneg following This service is the start of a special weekend for WHC’s
This joyful, spirited, and musical Shabbat evening has con- Confirmation Class. It recognizes the ECC and Religious
nection at its center. We begin with Chevruta — a deep and School teachers who have made the students’ journeys
engaging Torah discussion for adults with our clergy, Shabbat possible, and honors WHC’s teachers who are marking their
stories for children, and hot hors d’oeuvres and drinks for 18th anniversary at Washington Hebrew Congregation.
everyone. Our service has live musical accompaniment and whctemple.org/Worship
encourages participation, interaction, and connection. We’ll Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple, 202-895-6303
celebrate simchas, offer support through Mi Shebeirach and
Kaddish prayers, and bless all our children. Afterward, eat
and drink, connect with clergy, or head off to begin your
weekend. It’s all up to you!
whctemple.org/MacombStShabbat
Beth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309

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WHC Programs & Events

Special Worship Experiences Opportunities for Adults to Engage

Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner Women of WHC Literary Group: “The Rain Watcher”
Friday, May 31, 5:00 pm at Temple Friday, May 10, 10:00 am at JBSC
Our clergy and song leaders make going to Friday night Tatiana de Rosnay, the author of Sarah’s Key has a new
services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children novel that The New York Times calls, “hypnotic, passionate,
(or grandchildren). We begin with an engaging, interactive Tot ominous and tender—unforgettable.” Set in Paris, The Rain
Shabbat service, which lasts about a half-hour and teaches Watcher is a heartbreaking and uplifting story of family
Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, secrets that unfold amid a devastating natural disaster.
and art projects. A family-style (and family-friendly) dinner RSVP preferred (free): whctemple.org/WomenofWHC
follows the service. Mara Brick: [email protected]
RSVP required for dinner only (free): whctemple.org/TotShabbat Kreeger Museum Tour and Lunch
DJ Jensen: [email protected], 301-354-3208 An Afternoon in DC for the Prime Timers
Tuesday, May 14, departing Temple at 10:45 am
Shirei Shabbat – For All Generations Join the Prime Timers for a private tour at the Kreeger
Friday, May 31, 6:00 pm at Temple Museum followed by lunch. Transportation to and from
Led by our cantors, Shirei Shabbat is a spiritual, musical, and Temple is included.
uplifting way to end the week. With upbeat tunes, some new RSVP required ($): whctemple.org/PrimeTimers
music, and more English, this “Shabbat of Songs” is certain to Marsha Humphries: [email protected], 202-895-6303
engage and delight.
whctemple.org/Shabbat Faith in Action
Beth Donaldson: [email protected], 202-895-6309
The 21%: The Lives of Arab Citizens of Israel
2239’s Metro Minyan Sunday, May 19, 4:30 pm at the AFI Silver Theatre, Silver Spring
For Adults in Their 20s and 30s Join us for the annual in-depth exploration of the daily lives
Friday, May 31, 6:15 pm and challenges of Arab Citizens of Israel with screenings of
at First Congregational UCC in NW Washington, DC two mid-length films—Freedom Train from director Tawfik
This monthly Shabbat evening for young professionals starts Abu Wael, and Be/Longing by Amit Breuer—followed by
with “A Shot of Torah,” an opportunity to study the weekly a conversation with the main subject of Be/Longing, Amal
Torah portion and dive into a discussion. The guitar-led, come- Rihan. Both the films and the conversation to follow center
as-you-are service starts at 7:00 pm and is followed by dinner. on the challenges faced by Arab women in Israel regarding
RSVP required for dinner only ($): whctemple.org/2239 career opportunities, racism, and the struggle for equal
Valerie Bluestein: [email protected] treatment.
Registration required ($): jxjdc.org/events/the21
Opportunities for Adults to Engage Further information: jxjdc.org/events/the21

Mah Jongg Tournament Continued on page 20.
Organized by the RJWECC Parents Committee,
Open to the Community Help Send a Kid
Sunday, May 5, 10:00 am at JBSC to Camp
With three options — a full-day Regular Tournament, a
half-day Junior Tournament, and a Maj 101 Learning Session WHC is collecting Target &
— our “day of maj” will offer something for players at every Walmart gift cards to help kids
level, from “mah jongg mavens” to those who have never from Simon Elementary School
touched a tile. in Southeast DC go to camp this
RSVP required ($): whctemple.org/MJTournament
Helaine Groeger: [email protected], 301-354-3203 summer.
Donations (in denominations of $25,
It’s Not Downsizing - It’s “Rightsizing” $50, or more) can be left at the front
Women of WHC Monthly Meeting and Program
Monday, May 6, 10:00 am at JBSC desk at Temple or JBSC until
Deciding to sell “the house” and move to something smaller Friday, May 17.
can have you spinning in circles. What comes with you?
What goes? How to decide? Join us for some sage advice and LEARN MORE:
guidance from the professionals. whctemple.org/WHCCollects
RSVP preferred (free): whctemple.org/WomenofWHC
Brenda Holt: [email protected] WHC
Collects

WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 13

May 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

1:00pm Wednesday Study 1
Group (M)
4:30pm Hebrew School (M)
6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (M)

9:30am Religious School (M&B) 610:00am Women of WHC Monthly 4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 7 Yom Hazikaron 8
6:30pm Upper School and 1:00pm Wednesday Study
510:00am Mah Jongg Tournament Meeting and Program (B) Confirmation (M) Group (M)
7:00pm 12 Jewish Questions (M)
(B)
1:00pm Yom HaShoah Community 4:30pm Hebrew School (M)
Commemoration (OUT)
2:00pm Boomers’ Theater Outing 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (M)
(OUT)
7:30pm Community Issues/Social
Action Committee Meeting (M)

Mother’s Day 12 6:30pm WHECTY Senior 13 11:00am Prime Timers’ 14 1:00pm Wednesday Study 15
9:30am Religious School Celebration (B) Museum Tour and Lunch Group (M)
(M&B) (OUT) 4:30pm Hebrew School (M)
7:00pm 12 Jewish Questions 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (M)
(M) 4:30pm Hebrew School (B)

6:30pm Confirmation (M)

Last Day of 207:00pm 12 Jewish Questions 21 22RJWECC Closed (M):
Parent-Teacher
19Religious School (M&B) (M) Conferences

1:00pm WHC Hunger Project (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Study
Group (M)
6:30pm WHECTY Banquet
(Location TBD)

Services: Memorial Day 27 28 291:00pm Wednesday Study
9:00am Confirmation Service (M) Offices and ECCs Group (M)

26 Closed
(M&B)

Page 14 | WHC Journal – May 2019 B: Julia Bindeman Suburban Center M: Temple OUT: Not at a WHC location

Nisan – Iyar 5779

Thursday Friday Saturday

Yom HaShoah 2 310:30am Women of WHC Mah Jongg (B) 3:00pm ETY & Club56 “Xtreme Bowling” (OUT) 4
6:30pm WHECTY Shabbat Dinner & Town Hall (B)

Services: Services:
5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 9:00am Early Torah (M)
6:00pm Macomb St. Shabbat Service (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M)
B’nei Mitzvah of Reese Fainbraun and Sam Schick
5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M)
Bat Mitzvah of Ava Lewis

Yom Ha’Atzmaut 9 10:00am Women of WHC Literary Group (B) 10 5:30pm Family Havdalah BBQ at the Shapiros’ 11
10:30am Women of WHC Mah Jongg (B) (OUT)

5:30pm RJWECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration (B)

7:00pm EmptyNesters’ Shabbat Dinners (OUT) Services:
9:00am Early Torah (M)
Services: 10:30am Shabbat Service (M)
5:30pm District Shabbat for Tots (OUT) Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Block
5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M)
6:00pm Shabbat Service (M) Bar Mitzvah of Asher Dubin
6:15pm District Shabbat (OUT)

16 10:30am Women of WHC Mah Jongg (B) 17 Women of Reform Judaism Social Justice 18
5:00pm E-T ECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration (M) Conference (OUT through Sunday)
7:00pm Confirmation Shabbat Dinner (M)

Services: Services:
5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 9:00am Early Torah (M)
6:00pm Confirmation and Teacher Recognition Shabbat 10:30am Shabbat Service (M)
Service (M) Bar Mitzvah of Bennett Galper

23Lag BaOmer 10:30am Women of WHC Mah Jongg (B) 24 25

Services: Services:
5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 9:00am Early Torah (M)
6:00pm Shabbat Service (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M)
5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M)
B’not Mitzvah of Samantha Pepper and Darian Winston

30 31ECC Early Dismissal & Last Day of School (M)

10:30am Women of WHC Mah Jongg (B)
7:00pm Women of WHC Shabbat Installation Dinner (M)

Services:
5:00pm Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner (M)
5:30pm Lay Led Service (M)
6:00pm Shirei Shabbat & Women of WHC Installation
Service (M)
6:15pm 2239’s Metro Minyan (OUT)

WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 15

Reese Danielle Fainbraun Asher Chase Dubin
May 4, Morning May 11, Havdalah
Reese is a seventh-grade student at Asher is a sixth-grade student at
North Bethesda Middle School. She Herbert Hoover Middle School. He
is the daughter of Karyn & Sebastian is the son of Beth & Brian Dubin, the
Fainbraun, the sister of Mia, and the brother of Andi, and the grandson of
granddaughter of Susana & Steve Faye & Harvey Levin, Sydelle & Fred
Shapiro, the late Raul Fainbraun, and Schneider, and Darlene & Mark Dubin.
Morris & the late Adrienne Krumhorn. Bennett George Galper
May 18, Morning
Samuel Groves Schick Bennett is a seventh-grade student
May 4, Morning at The Field School. He is the son
Sam is a seventh-grade student of Erin & Josh Galper, the brother
at Maret School. He is the son of Theo and Nathan, and the
of Abigail & David Schick, grandson of Janice & Max Cohen
the brother of Aidan, and the and Barbara & Howard Galper.
grandson of Sue & Tom Schick Samantha Lynn Pepper
and the late Carroll Beck. May 25, Havdalah
Samantha is a seventh-grade
Ava Reynolds Lewis student at Bullis School. She is
May 4, Havdalah the daughter of Janette & David
Ava is a seventh-grade student at Pepper, the sister of Max, and
Green Acres School. She is the the granddaughter of Nangnoy &
daughter of Katherine & Brian Lewis, Manuel Lemos and Janet Rudofker.
the sister of Samantha Merrill and Darian Brooke Winston
James Lewis, and the granddaughter May 25, Havdalah
of Yoke San Lee & Bruce L. Reynolds Darian is a seventh-grade student at
and Barbara S. & Herbert A. Lewis. Westland Middle School. She is the
daughter of Amy & Evan Winston,
Jordan Aaron Block the sister of Tyler and Layla, and
May 11, Morning the granddaughter of Ava & Allen
Jordan is a seventh-grade student at Zweig and Ellen & Bruce Winston.
North Bethesda Middle School. She
is the daughter of Kimberly & Joshua
Block; the sister of Jack, Marni, and
Henry; and the granddaughter of
Harriet & Allan Aaron and Susan &
Rabbi Richard Block.

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CLyicflee Ashira Greene & William W. Beutler, on their marriage; and to their parents, Dara
& Joshua Greene and Toija & William C. Beutler.

Kristin & Danny Cole, on the birth of their daughter, Jacqueline Mae Cole; and to
Jacqueline’s grandparents, Kathy Cole and Barbara & Frand Werdann. Jacqueline is
also the granddaughter of the late Randy Cole.

Beth & Rob Eisman, on the engagement of their daughter, Melanie, to Ryan Garber, the son
of Amy & Scott Garber. Melanie is the granddaughter of Barbara & Howard Felder and Stanley
Eisman & Marilyn Spitzer. Ryan is the grandson of Marilyn Garber.

Drs. Naomi & Norman Luban, on the birth of their granddaughter, Arielle Brinn Luban; and to Arielle’s parents, Kim &
Ben Luban, and big sister, Emma.

Amy & Alan Munaker, on the marriage of their son, Jacob, to Karen Weschler, the daughter of Janet & Bill Weschler.
Jacob is the grandson of the late Annette & Hy Bronrott.

Mary & Jim Salander, on the engagement of their daughter, Hannah, to Terry Carl.

Melyssa & Jordan Savitz, on the naming of their daughter, Ella Mae Savitz (Esther); and to Ella’s grandparents, Peggy &
David Leibowitz, Robin Savitz, and Jim Savitz, and great-grandparents, Barbara & Joe Battleman.

Lindsey & Todd Schulte, on the naming of their daughter, Serena Iris Schulte (Shoshanna); and to Serena’s big sister,
Sylvia, and grandparents, Lois Melander and Susie & Bob Schulte.

Emmy & Brian Torruellas, on the birth of their son, Asa Francisco Schneider Torruellas; and to Asa’s grandparents,
Marjorie & Matthew Schneider and Sonia & Frank Torruellas.

Lindsay & Derrek Young, on the naming of their son, Asher Alexander Young (Ya’akov Feivel); and to Asher’s
grandparents, Jeff & Eileen Glaser and Bryon Young & Rachel Flanik.

Tzedakah Read-a-Thon Raises Over $1,600

This year, 36 Religious School students participated in our annual Tzedakah Read-a-Thon, coordinated by WHC’s
librarian, Ellen Share. The students, who are in kindergarten through third grade, read 421 books and raised $1,641,
which will go to WHC Ritzenberg Humanitarian Fund, to provide aide to the people affected by the California fires;
Carrie Simon House, a transitional housing program in DC for young mothers and their children; and Therapeutic Riding
Centers in Israel, supported by the Jewish National Fund.

The winners of this year’s Pictured from left to right: Liam Davis, Adam Solovey, Eliya
Read-a-Thon: Bortnick, WHC Librarian Ellen Share, Mikala Bortnick, Hannah

Kindergarten: Mikala Bortnick and Asher Gordon, Asher Falkowitz, and Benjamin Gildea.

Falkowitz, 1st place; Allegra Metzner, 2nd place

First Grade: Noah Solovey, 1st place
Second Grade: Hannah Gordon, 1st place;

Benjamin Gildea and Elizabeth Gilgoff, 2nd place;
Liam Davis and Caroline Putala, 3rd place

Third Grade: Eliya Bortnick, 1st place;

Liyva Lesburg and Adam Solovey, 2nd place

We congratulate all the students who participated and
thank their parents and teachers for their support.

WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 17

Contributions

H. Max & Jodie and Stephen Ammerman General Fund Carol Kellner ECC Memorial Fund
Interfaith Fund Donor: In Memory of: Donor: In Memory of:
Donor: In Honor of: Francis Chucker, M.D. Beatrice Wexler Rickie & Ray Bialek Jacob Silverman
Andrew R. Ammerman Lewis Wexler
Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Dworken Curtis Dworken Kol Rinah Choir
Nancy Petschek Kohn’s Birthday Donor: In Memory of:
Cathi Collin’s Birthday Rachel & Marc Ehudin Sandra N. Yuffee
Patricia Fabrikant Marvin Fabrikant Ada Adler Daniel Nath
Sean Collin’s Birthday Eileen Polinger Daniel Nath
Joel Felt’s Birthday Sherry & Bruce Feldman Irvin Feldman, M.D.
Steven Fischer & Linda Adler Lester Fischer Sondra Snyder Daniel Nath
Donor: In Memory of: Dr. Barbara B. Stein & Murray R. Stein
Andrew R. Ammerman Walter J. Roth Tony Fleming Lillian Wolff
Linda & Jay Freeman Sophia G. Freedman Dr. Meyer M. Baylus
Ruth T. Blond Healthy Aging Endowment Lan & Mel Swerdloff Daniel Nath
Donor: In Memory of: The Friedman Family Nora Balk
Beverly Gendleman Milton Gendleman Library Fund
Elisabeth Posner Schouten Stanley I. Posner Carl & Nancy Gewirz Richard Hariton Donor: In Memory of:
Faith, Kolman & Nora Apt A. Harris Grossman
Florence & Norman Brody Morris Hariton Ms. Cheryl Bleiberg
Archives Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. Roger M. Golden Evelyn Golden Wendy M. Cimmet Richard Fetters
Donor: In Memory of: Scott & Diane Green Michael J. Green Veda Levy & Family Maxine Markson
Beverly Baker Norman Brody Susan Banes & Laurence E. Harris Helen R. Banes Marsha Pinson & Family
David Baker Alana, Debbie, Ed & Harrison Heller The Pinson/Vine Family Margaret Levy
Sarah G. Baker Kenneth Pressman Lisa Vise
Michael Herman Toby Herman
Bob Greenbaum

Jane Burka Sisterhood Leadership Fund Murray L. Howder Hilda Rose Howder Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig Scholarship Fund
Donor: In Memory of: Donor: In Honor of:
Kathy & Jody Dreyfuss David W. Dreyfuss Mary Sawyer Myrna & Howard Asher
Beth & Steve Jacober Samuel Frumer
Mortimer Hirschfield Robert & Ronnie Jersky Michael Jersky Bat Mitzvah of Alison Paige Asher

Cantorial & Concert Fund Myrtle Katzen Holly Bolter Mitzvah Day In Honor of:
Donor: In Honor of: Donor:
Beverly Rosenblatt Lee Rosenblatt’s Birthday Mr. Bruce Kipnis Joseph Kipnis Jacqueline & Frank Zappala
David Krakoff Louis J. Krakoff
The Zweig Family Cantor Mikhail Manevich Marvin Levy Margaret Levy Bar Mitzvah of Henry Hollander
Donor: In Memory of: B’nei Mitzvah of Sarah & Owen Finke
Sherry Brodner & Bill Brody Florence Brody Jane Cafritz Morris Yarowsky Donor: In Memory of:
Dorothy & Jay Martin Bernard A. Martin
Susan & Alan Gold Mickey Gold Selig S. Merber & Andrea Grant Ruth Merber Betsy Grossman John Kossow’s Sister
Ruth Worgaftik Edward Sacks
David Hirshfeld Sonny Hirshfeld Ruben Moller Tommie Moller Eileen & Ronnie Orleans & Family
Amy Bronrott Munaker & Alan Munaker
Veda Levy & Family Lorraine H. Alper Melvin Bragman Robert “Bobby” Sher
Kaye & Ed Mopsik Frances Appleman
Mimi & Tommy Nordlinger Sue Corenman Kraft Annette & Lionel Pashkoff Nat Pashkoff MLK Day of Service
Eric & Seena Pleet Jacob A. Pleet Donor:
Lan & Mel Swerdloff Pauline Bernholtz Arthur Ross Charlotte Ross Betsy Grossman In Memory of:
Donald A. Brown
Dr. Samuel M. & Miriam Selker Dodek Jack & Joyce Sandler Mary Alprin
Dr. & Mrs. George Schonholtz Morris Schonholtz Stephanie Morris
Annual Memorial Lecture Fund Prime Timers Programming Fund
Donor: In Memory of: Dale Schuble Muriel & David Dreyfuss
Carol Schwartz Stanley Levitt Donor: In Honor of:
Jonathan & Suzanne Slade Kenneth Slade Veda Levy Dorothy Kornhauser’s Special Birthday
Lee Schwartz Herbert Schwartz
General Fund Gerald & Ellen Sigal Leonard Sigal Donor: In Memory of:
Donor: In Honor of: Suzy & Al Morris Dr. Frederic Schiffman
Grace Robinowitz Dody Stella Robinowitz Doris Slavin Augusta Purlson Lillian Smuckler Gary Smuckler
The Family of Jacob P. Billig Jacob P. Billig
Erin & Josh Galper Jeanne & Marvin Spivak Arnell Kudysh Donna & Stan Stoller Laura Gail Stoller
Bar Mitzvah of Bennett George Galper
Katherine & Brian Lewis Julia Spivak Kamy Loren Nathanson Bar & Bat Mitzvah
Melanie Stern Carol Goodman Stern Kiddush Cup Endowment Fund
Bat Mitzvah of Ava Reynolds Lewis Mrs. Judith Sugarman Ervin Unger Donor: In Memory of:
David & Janette Pepper
Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Lynn Pepper Dr. Stanley Tempchin Barbara Tempchin Amy Bronrott Munaker & Alan Munaker
Ron West Abe West Annette Bronrott
Jeanne & Marvin Spivak Deborah Wolf Phyllis Wolf Marsha Pinson & Children Marty Pinson
Linda Recht’s Special Birthday
Paula, Chad & Grace Tiedemann Angela & Daniel Yergin Naomi Yergin Naomi & LeRoy Robins
The Zindler Family Cheryl Zindler Medical Emergency Fund
Frank Spigel’s 75th Birthday Donor:
Donor: In Memory of: Leo & Elizabeth Goodman Margaret R. Lawson In Memory of:
Public Issues Endowment Fund John L. Lawson
Lawrence & Jane Abrams Irvin Feldman Donor: In Memory of:
Dr. Marshall & Linda Ackerman Rose Ackerman Harold “Buddy” & Shirley Robinson
Ledolph & Inge Baer Norbert Rosenbaum Joan Churchill Elizabeth Goodman Memorial Education Scholarship Fund
Sarah Lipson
Pat & Norton Baron Faye Baron Donor: In Memory of:
Eliezer & Miriam Benbassat Ameli Benbassat
Mitchell Berliner Jerome Berliner Abraham & Freida Hochberg Paula & Bruce Robinson Joseph Hein
Creative Cultural Fund
Michele & Allan J. Berman Annie Louise Berman Donor: In Memory of: Abram Simon Elementary School Fund
Donor: In Memory of:
Jandy Blaine Arthur Rosenthal Philip & Jane Hochberg Abraham Hochberg Nina Kraut & Nicholas Kraut Rose Baum Kraut
Dr. Jack D. Blaine Harold Blaine & Selma Blaine
Mrs. Barbara Blechman Solomon Ackerman Elma Wolf Linda & Alvin Neuman

Debby & Gary Bortnick A. Joseph Tandet Andrew Kaplan Youth Endowment Fund Janet Neuman & Marjorie Neuman
Donor: In Memory of: Lester Neuman
Mindy Brodsky Sam Kuperberg Pam & Dan Wojnilower Lisa Vise

Page 18 | WHC Journal – May 2019 The Zweig Family Katherine Berk

CLyicflee Byrle Abbin, husband of Lili Abbin; father of Lisa Abbin (Jeff Kramer) and Mark
Abbin; grandfather of one.
Lori Gordon, mother of Jonathan Eisenberg (Lisa), Beth Redwood (Daniel), David
Eisenberg (Fran Caplan), and Seth Eisenberg (Stephanie); grandmother of ten.

Martha Oser Greenspan, mother of Marcia Blau and Dr. Robert Greenspan;
grandmother of six and great-grandmother of four.

Leslie “Les” Guttman, brother of Corinne Guttman-Russell (George Annarella).

Ruth Kozlow, mother of Billie Cooper (Jack), Warren Kozlow, and Ralph Kozlow; sister of Helen Solomon; grandmother
of five and great-grandmother of 11.

Ruthjoy Leventhal, mother of Scott Livingston (Claire), Amy Musher (Joseph), and John Livingston (Susan); grandmother
of four.

Dr. Alan Morris, husband of Rhona Morris; father of Jonathan Morris (Irene), Michael Morris (Lisa) and Karen Morris
(David Power); grandfather of Garret, Hailey, Jake, and Drew.

Daniel Aaron Nath, son of Judith & Robert Nath; brother of Jennifer Nath Doc-Habany (Yehonatan) and Cheryl Nath
(fiancé Travis); grandson of June Sussman.

Joan Nordlinger, cousin of Tom Nordlinger (Mimi).

Charlotte Pearlman, mother of Richard Pearlman (RuthAnn), Sandra Pearlman (Gene Meyer), and Melinda Rudolph
(Andy Gardner); grandmother of six.

Kenneth A. Pressman, husband of Carolyn Pressman; father of Robyn Godsick (Andrew) and Wendy Pressman;
grandfather of Brett and Morgan Godsick.

Richard Robins, husband of Eve Robins; mother of Amanda Alter (Mike), Rachel Robins, and Lena Robins-Faden;
grandmother of six.

Selma Ruderman, sister of Bernice Oringher; aunt of Dr. Seth Oringher (Laura) and Maida Lerner (Steve).

Arlyn Silverman, mother of Alicia Levin (Mark), Cindy Silverman (Greg Kost), and Diane Holtz (Ron); grandmother of six.

Joseph Tandet, husband of Estelle Kay Tandet, father of Joann DiMeglio (James), Robert Tandet, Debbie Tandet, Susan,
Tandet, and Steven Kay; brother of Naomi Schwartz; grandfather of two.

Contributions

Carrie Simon House Wender Memorial Archives Fund Worship and Music Fund In Memory of:
Donor: In Honor of: Donor: In Honor of: Donor:
Sherry Sundick Joyce Isaacson’s Special Birthday Sandy & Ken Ullman & Veda Levy Arlene Friedlander Stephen Friedlander
Donor: In Memory of: Louis Kornhauser’s 99th Birthday Ferne Jaffe Toby M. Kaplon
Hermine Levy Dreyfuss Lillian Salle Levy David Stearman & Rita Bloom S. Kalman & Ellen Kolansky Richard Fetters
Alexis Levine & Amy Bronrott Munaker Louis Kornhauser’s 99th Birthday Joyce Sands & Randal Posin Ethel Davis
Dr. Sidney Shankman Donor: In Memory of: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Siegel Scot Siegel
William H. Davis Rita G. Davis Lauren, Abby & Ronald Sinker Robert Sinker
Tikkun Olam Values (TOV) Fund Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kornhauser Mrs. Cecelia Diamond
Donor: In Honor of: Young Professionals (22-39) Fund
Harriet & Shelley Contract Louis Kornhauser Edith Kornhauser Adler Donor:
Jennie Mensh Kornhauser Michael B. Scheffres
Robin Amer & Aaron Jacobson’s Marriage
Caryn Roman Birth of Dahlia Pearl Gohn Worship and Music Fund
Gail Schonfeld Donor: In Honor of: Ivy Zola’s Help-a-Friend Fund
Donor: In Honor of:
Rabbi Shankman & the Clergy of WHC Howard Lehrer Rabbi Susan Shankman Sherry Cohen Gary Cohen’s Birthday
Phyllis & Richard Sharlin Kim & Mitch Goldsteen Cantor Susan Bortnick
Three Weddings & a Statement Norman Hanenbaum Donor: In Memory of:
Paula, Neal, Michael, Checka,
Jane & Robert Stein Nell & Ed Shapiro Allen & Susan Hanenbaum’s 50th Anniversary Steven & Jennifer Bobys Meyer G. Kushner
Donor: In Memory of: Marilyn Wessler Rabbi Susan Shankman
Joann Lamm Theodore Schwartz Joan & Norman Smith Holly Bolter
Andrea & Geoffrey Zola Holly Bolter

WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 19

In May … Shabbat at the Shapiros’

WHC Programs & Events Saturday, May 11, 5:30 pm

Youth at Nell & Ed Shapiros’ home

WHECTY Shabbat Dinner & Town Hall Meeting An evening of food, fun (ping pong, a trampoline,
For Students in Grades 8–12 basketball) and friends hosted by WHC President
Friday, May 3, 6:30 pm at JBSC
Celebrate Shabbat with WHECTY and a traditional dinner fea- Nell Shapiro and her husband, Ed
turing matzah ball soup, chicken, kugel, and more. Following
dinner, we will hold our annual WHECTY Town Hall meeting RSVP:
where all candidates for the 2019-2020 WHECTY Board will whctemple.org/ShapiroShabbat
have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group.
This event is for all candidates and for everyone who cares KreegerMuseum Tour
about the future of WHECTY.
RSVP required ($): whctemple.org/WHECTY Tuesday, May 14
Ira Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209 11:00 am Tour
followed by lunch
Xtreme Bowling
For Students Grades 3–6 at Temple
Saturday, May 4, 3:00 pm at Bowlero in Bethesda, MD
Meet us at Bowlero for the final Junior Youth Group event of COST
the year. The price includes two hours of bowling, appetizers, $12 for Prime Timers Members, $15 for Guests
and snacks. We will group lanes by age, so kids can bowl
with classmates and friends. Please meet at Temple by 10:45 am
RSVP required ($): whctemple.org/Club56 Bus transportation to/from Kreeger Museum will be provided.
Ira Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209
Checks can be made payable to
WHECTY Senior Celebration Washington Hebrew Congregation and sent to:
For Students in Grades 8–12
Monday, May 13, 6:30 pm at JBSC Marsha Humphries
Get the Kleenex ready — it’s time to say goodbye to the 3935 Macomb St NW
Class of 2019! Join us for dinner, senior roasts, and gradua- Washington, D.C. 20016
tion ceremony for our Post Confirmation seniors. Parents are
welcome to join us for the graduation at 7:30 pm. RSVP by Monday, May 6
RSVP required ($, free for seniors): Questions?

whctemple.org/WHECTY Contact Marsha Humphries 202-895-6303
Ira Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

WHECTY Banquet
For Students in Grades 8–12 and Their Families
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 pm, location to be announced
Celebrate WHECTY’s great year and the installation of the
2019-2020 WHECTY Board. Families are invited to join us.
RSVP required (free): whctemple.org/WHECTY
Ira Miller: [email protected], 301-354-3209

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In May …

WHC Programs & Events

Memorial service honoring survivors, victims, and heroes of the Holocaust.
With recollections from local Holocaust survivors and reflections on the
responsibilities of memory and legacy for future generations

Additional sponsors and donation opportunities listed online.

WHC Journal – May 2019 | Page 21

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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
and cheesecake!*

Saturday, June 8

7:00 – 10:00 pm
At the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center

One of the most distinctive customs of Shavuot is “Tikkun Leil Shavuot,” an
evening-long study session. Join us as we reclaim this holiday tradition!

Creative and Traditional Learning Sessions • Havdalah
Stories of (Re)Dedication to Judaism

A Dessert Reception Featuring Our First-Ever Cheesecake Competition

*Shavuot is associated with eating dairy, and — for just one night — we
can pretend that the moon is made of cheese(cake).

There is no charge for this program, but please RSVP
(and sign-up to participate in the cheesecake competition!): whctemple.org/Shavuot