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L’Dor –April/May 2009
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Message
From President William Smith
In advance of the spring holidays, I wish you all a Happy Pesach!
Just a few quick notes: thank you to Carol Sokol for the fabulous meal she single-handedly made for BHA’s Tu B’Shvat Seder; to the Purim Carnival committee on a great and fun event; to the Shabbat Across America group who prepared a terrific meal for all 82 of us; and a thanks in advance to the volunteers who will be cleaning the kitchen and shul for Passover and then preparing the meal for our annual Second Night Seder. BHA could not operate without volunteers!
Our food drive for the needy continues as does our commitment to supply volunteer support to The Salvation Army, which prepares and serves hot meals to the hungry six days a week. In April, we’ll be collecting breakfast cereal for the JCC Cereal Counts program, which is part of the Mitzvah Day initiative. Donations are collected and stored underneath the information table.
Before we know it, Passover will begin. The BHA Second Night of Passover Seder is set for Thursday, April 9. RSVPs are required by March 31. Flyer with full details follows below. In addition, Rabbi Josh can purchase your chametz. Please let him know that you’d like to sell it by noon on Wednesday, April 8. In addition to the small form below, a larger one will be on the bulletin board. Contact Rabbi Josh with questions/concerns.
All the best for a happy, healthy and wonderful Pesah…Peace, Bill.
Message From Rabbi Josh Wohl
** Rabbi Josh’s discussion on the correct way to do an aliyah has been rescheduled for April 3 & 4 and April 10 & 11 during regularly scheduled services. In advance of that, below are the instructions to help everyone prepare for that discussion.
How to have an Aliyah to the Torah
It is a great honor to be given an aliyah. When the Torah is read in the synagogue — and it is important to fulfill this mitzvah (commandment) with dignity — both out of respect for G-d and Torah, and out of respect for the congregation, on whose behalf you will be blessing the Torah. Hence it is important to be familiar with the ritual of the aliyah and practice reciting the blessing aloud prior to the occasion, if the blessing is not familiar to you. Here you will find a complete description to help you. Please keep in mind that there are variations in custom in different congregations, and it is appropriate to follow minhag ha-makom (the custom of the place in which you are). Please also note that the term "aliyah" refers not only to the honor of being called to bless the Torah, but to the section of text which is read between the blessings you will recite.? In most congregations, it is customary to wear a tallit when called to the Torah. ?
1. YOU ARE CALLED TO THE TORAH?- You will be told in advance what number your aliyah is. There are generally seven aliyot on Shabbat morning. Come forward to the Torah reading table as soon as you are called, using the shortest route possible.?
2. FIND THE PLACE?- The reading will open the scroll and show you where s/he will begin reading. Take the tzitzit (corner fringes of the tallit) and touch them to the word the reader points out and kiss the tzitzit. The reader will close the scroll and the gabbaim may or may not cover the scroll. ?
3. HOLD THE EITZ CHAYIM?- When reciting the Torah, it is customary to ho ld (some lift) the bottom ends of the wooden rollers, one in each hand.?
4. RECITE THE FIRST BLESSING?- You say:?BA-RE-CHU ET A-DO-NAI HA-ME-VO-RACH. ?Congregation responds:?BA-RUCH A-DO-NAI HA-ME-VO-RACH L'O-LAM VA-ED.?You say:?BA-RUCH A-DO-NAI HA-ME-VO-RACH L'O-LAM VA-ED.?BA-RUCH A-TA A-DO-NAI, E-LO-HAY-NU ME-LECH HA-O-LAM, A-SHER BA-CHAR BA-NU MI-KOL HA-A-MIM V'NA-TAN LA-NU ET TO-RA-TO. BA-RUCH A-TA A-DO-NAI NO-TAYN HA-TO-RA.?Praise the Lord, to whom our praise is due!?Praise be the Lord, to whom our praise is due now and for ever!?Blessed is the Lord our G-d, Ruler of the universe, who has chosen us from all peoples by giving us the Torah. Blessed is the Lord, Giver of the Torah.
5. THE READER READS?- While the reader reads, you may be asked to hold one of the wooden rollers, to keep the scroll open. You are welcome to look into the scroll while the reader reads. That is your privilege.
6. THE SECOND BLESSING?- When the reader finishes reading the aliyah, s/he will point out the last word with the yad (pointer). Take the tzitzit in your hand, touch them to this word, and kiss them. Then recite this blessing:?BA-RUCH A-TA A-DO-NAI E-LO-HAY-NU ME-LECH HA-O-LAM, A-SHER NA-TAN LA-NU TO-RAT E-MET V'CHA-YAI O-LAM NA-TA B'TO-CHAY-NU. BA-RUCH A-TA A-DO-NAI NO-TAYN HA-TO-RA.?Blessed is the Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has given us a To rah of truth, implanting within us eternal life. Blessed is the Lord, Giver of the Torah.?
7. AFTER THE BLESSINGS?- When you have completed the second blessing, move to the other side of the reader to make room for the next person called to the Torah. Having blessed the Torah, you are now honored with being invited to stay at the reading table for the next aliyah. When the next aliyah is completed, you may return to your seat. It is customary to take a longer route back to your seat than that which you took to ascend to the bima. |
New BHA Board Members Needed
All board member positions are coming to an end this year and new candidates are needed to run the shul for the two-year term that begins September 1, 2009. Please contact Vicki Grillot, head of the Nominating Committee, at vickigrillot@aol.com.
Community Outreach:
Serving Lunch at Salvation Army
Cantor Ellen is leading a group of volunteers to serve lunch at the Salvation Army on Sundays beginning at noon. The Salvation Army serves a hot meal daily (except on Saturdays) to people in need. Volunteers are needed for this important outreach effort (there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board above the information table), to set-up, cook, serve, and clean-up. A signup sheet is on the bulletin board.
Rosh Chodesh Group Meeting Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 pm
The Rosh Chodesh group will meet on Sunday, March 29 at Ellen Gersh's house for a lunch-time meeting. Please RSVP (831-3106 or e-mail: aarolian@optonline.net).
Yom Hashoah Commemorations Set for April 19 at BHA and April 21 at DCC
The Dutchess County Yom Hashoah commemoration, sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County and by Dutchess Community College, will be held at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 pm and will include a talk by a scholar from the University of Toronto. Details also will be in the April issue of The Voice. BHA’s own Yom Hashoah observance will be held on Sunday, April 19. Event details TBA.
BHA Book Club Sunday, April 26 at 9:30 at the Muddy Cup
The book club is going to read The Semaritans Secret by Matt Beynon Rees, a mystery, and will meet on Sunday, April 26 at 9:30 at the Muddy Cup in Beacon. New members are always welcome.
Mitzvah Day Planned for May 3
Mitzvah Day 2009 will take place on Sunday, May 3rd . Planning meetings will be held periodically until Mitzvah Day and participants from every synagogue and Jewish organization are encouraged to participate. Events throughout Dutchess County, including Beacon’s Salvation Army meal program, are available and looking for volunteers. For more information, contact Dr. Linda Tafapolsky, Director of Jewish Family Services of Dutchess County at 845-471-9817.
Jewish Family Services Sponsors Senior Support Group
Jewish Family Services offers a Senior Support Group, at the JCCDC, located at 110 S. Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie. The group serves as an ongoing source of support and discussion for seniors in the community. Dr. Linda Tafapolsky will serve as group facilitator. The group meets weekly. There is no fee for the service, although donations are accepted.
Want to Sell Your Chametz?
Just fill out the form or contact Rabbi Josh at jowohl@gmail.com or call him at 248/227-2867. A list will be posted on the bulletin board for the rabbi to pick up by the deadline date.
Selling our Chametz
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Wohl to act in my behalf to sell all the hametz possessed by me – knowingly or unknowingly – as defined by Torah and Rabbinic law and to lease all places wherein hametz owned may be found. This transaction will be in effect for the duration of Pesah, which this year begins with sundown on April 8th and runs through April 16th.
And I herby affix my signature as confirmation:
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UPCOMING SERVICES
Friday, March 27 @ 7:30 pm (led by Cantor Ellen)
Friday, April 3 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, April 4 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Thursday, April 9 @ 9:30 am, First Day Passover Services (led by Rabbi Josh)
Friday, April 10 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, April 11 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Thursday, April 16 @ 9:30 am, Last Day Passover Service with Yizkor (led by Rabbi Josh)
Friday, April 17 @ 7:30 pm (led by Laura Liebeck & Bill Smith)
Friday, April 24 @ 7:30 pm (led by Cantor Ellen)
Friday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 2 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Bailey Bass’ Bat Mitzvah
Friday, May 8 @ 7:30 pm (led by Ann Gross)
Friday, May 15 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 16 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Jonathan Alperstein’s Bar Mitzvah
Friday, May 22 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 23 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Eli Smith’s Ba r Mitzvah
Thursday, May 28 @ 8:00 pm, Shavuot Tikkun L’eil at BHA (led by Rabbi Josh)
Friday, May 29 @ 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 30 @ 9:30 am (led by Rabbi Josh)
Religious School Schedule for April & May
March, April & May classes to be held on: 3/29 & 3/31; 414, 4/19 (school assembly), 4/21, 4/26 (Tots Class, 9:30-10:30AM); 5/3 (school assembly), 5/5, 5/10, 5/12, 5/17 (Tots Class, 9:30-10:30AM), 5/19, 5/26, 5/31.
BHA’s Annual
2nd Night Passover Seder
Thursday, April 9
6:00 pm
**Reservations Required by Tuesday, March 31**
Meat or Vegetarian Meal
Price: $25/adults ($30/non-members),
$18/kids 5-12, Children 4 and under are free
PASSOVER SPECIAL: PAY FOR A PLATE FOR ELIJAH AND YOU WILL BE PAYING FOR A LESS FORTUNATE PERSON TO ATTEND
Traditional Passover Seder From Start to Finish
Meal includes: Vegetarian Matzah Ball Soup, Boiled Eggs, Harroset, Gefilte Fish, Matzah, Wine/Grap e Juice, Salad, Roasted Potatoes, Dessert
Choose either: Chicken OR Stuffed Portobello Mushroom at time of reservation***
Reservations & Payment to Michele Cohen
PH: 462-7004; srmcohen@optonline.net
12 Sabra Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
For Information contact Laura Liebeck - lliebeck@aol.com |
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Todah Rabah (“Thank You”):
To: Carol Sokol for making all the fabulous food for the Tu B’Shvat Seder.
To: Thank you to the Purim Carnival committee of Joan Pirie, Denise Klein, Michael Nurik, Glenn Haight, Valerie Gropper, & Linda Tafapolsky; the Saturday night set up volunteers: Rachel, Becky & Hannah Zollner; Risa, Peter and Eric Ostrow; Ellen, Michael and Lian Gersh; Michael Nurik, Glenn Haight; Ruth and Helen Blash; Joan Pirie, Rachel & Izak Breslauer; Bill and Eli Smith; Denise Klein; & Jeff Gross; Kitchen team of Mark Bass, Bob Goff, Bill Smith, Howard Davis, Dave Alperstein, Jamie Abrams, & Joan Pirie; Booth volunteers: Valerie and Bobby Gropper, Shelly Tween, Risa Ostrow, Denise and Russell Klein, Max Bass, Bailey Bass, Linda Tafapolsky, Micah Adams, Vicki and Stephanie Grillot, Rose Mason, Rachel Breslauer, Becky and Rachel Zollner, Sue and Ariel Alperstein, Fern and Alex Blackman, and the many people who "posed" as Haman, including Rabbi Josh, Bill Smith, Alan Zollner, and some of the boy scouts.
To: Boy Scout troop 65 of Fishkill for participating in our Purim Carnival again this year including our own Eli Smith and Jonathan Alperstein in addition to Izak Breslauer.
To: The local businesses that donated merchandise and gift cards to support our merchandise purchases, raffle and game prizes: Nature's Pantry of Fishkill, My Brother Bobby's Salsa, The Bagel Shoppe, Foodtown, Sam's Club, Max's on Main, Adams, Viscount, Beacon Natural Market, Shop-Rite, Stop & Shop, & D*Lites.
To: Ann Gross and committee for organizing, stuffing and delivering the Purim Boxes.
To: Ellen and Fred Barlow for donating the gift basket that was raffled off at Shabbat Across America.
To: The long list of volunteers who shopped, prepared, set up and cleaned up for the large crowd that enjoyed Shabbat Across America, including our bread bakers, Ellen Barlow, Ellen Gersh, and Laurel and Alyx Becker.
To: The Rosh Chodesh group women who baked wonderful hamantaschen for the Megillah reading.
To: All of our Megillah readers.
To: Lawrence & Jill Sandberg, Harold & Sandra Miller-Jacobs for donations made in memory of David Sokol
To: Martin Feldberg, Eugene & Diane Parlin for their donation (in memory of his cousin Eleanor Thierman)
To: Dr. Francine Brooks and Linda Weaver, Burton & Helen Bernstein to the Building Fund.
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