MARCH 2017

ADAR/NISAN 5777
NUMBER 7 AROUND AAC
THE BULLETIN

FROM POKEMON TO MONOPOLY, FROM SUPERMARIO TO

CHECKERS THIS YEARS COSTUME THEME IS GAMES!

CELEBRATE PURIM
NEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ADULT AND TEEN MEGILLAH READING

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 7:00 P.M.
Cocktails for adults/snacks and games for teens followed by the
Megillah reading and more fun!
The evening will conclude with a dessert reception.
Visit the AAC website for online ticket purchase link.
Tickets are $20.00/adult and $5.00/teen
In the spirit of Purim, a portion of the profits go to tzedakah.
Cell phones and picture taking are welcome!

FAMILY MEGILLAH READING

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Kid-friendly and family focused Megillah reading

Purim spiel, costume parade and more!
Service begins at 9:00 a.m.
Megillah reading begins a little after 9:30 a.m.

PURIM CARNIVAL FUN FOR ALL AGES!

SUNDAY, MARCH 12
NEW games, NEW falafel and hummus
Game wristbands will be available for advanced purchase.
10:30 11:30 a.m. The carnival is open to children ages 0-5
and their parents (or other responsible adult)
11:30 a.m. 1:45 p.m. The carnival is open to children of all ages!

VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND

Purim Carnival t-shirts for those who sign up
to volunteer for 6+ hours total.
Visit the AAC website for online sign up link.

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 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
Candlelighting.......................5:46 p.m.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................6:44 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Candlelighting.......................5:53 p.m.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................6:51 p.m.
Erev Purim.............................7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Purim Service .......................9:00 a.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Candlelighting.......................7:00 p.m.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................7:58 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Candlelighting.......................7:06 p.m.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m.
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................8:05 p.m.
BAT MITZVAH OF CHENEY LYNN REID
CHAIA LITAL BAT RIVKAH
MINYAN SCHEDULE
Mornings................................7:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday
Evenings................................7:50 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday
Sundays and Federal
Holidays.............................9:00 a.m.
AGUDAS ACHI M CONGREGATION
RABBIS
MESSAGE
PURIM MASKS
Purim is a holiday of masks, a day when we conceal our identity and pretend to
be something were not. From cowboys to princesses, athletes to firefighters, or
even simply wearing a funny hat, we all don our Purim masks to celebrate this
joyous holiday.
In the Book of Esther, however, we discover a very different kind of mask: not
the mask we put on voluntarily but the mask that others put on us when blinded
by hatred and stereotyping they dont see who we really are. The narrative opens
with fear of women, closely followed by anti-Semitism. When Queen Vashti
refuses the Kings summons to appear as a sex object, her response is perceived as
a global war between the sexes: The queens behavior will make all wives despise
their husbands (Esther 1:17) Similarly, Hamans extreme displeasure with
Mordecai is transformed into hatred of all Jews: When Haman saw that Mordecai
would not kneel[he] was filled with rage. Having been told who Mordecais
people were, Haman plotted to do away with all the Jews (Esther 3:5-6) Haman,
familiar with Ahashveroshs paranoia, incites him to rid his kingdom of a defiant
people. Only after sobriety and reason set in are the masks removed, so to speak,
and Ahashverosh shows compassion and tempered judgment.
What stereotypes do we have? As Jews, we have been the victims of
stereotyping for centuries, even millennia. Are we now guilty of projecting masks
on others, so that we dont see them? Are our fears and anger justified? What would
it take for us to remove the masks that let us treat other people as blank faces instead
of as individuals?
In the Megillah there is a glimmer of hope at the moment when Ahashverosh
condemns Haman and saves the Jews from destruction. But salvation comes at a
cost. The conflict in which the face of the other is replaced by a mask continues,
and much blood is spilled.
Paradoxically, Purim offers a taste of the ultimate redemption. The tipsiness of
Purim inhibits our ability to distinguish between different people based on gender,
religion, race, or ethnic group. It does not allow us to distinguish between the good
guys and the bad guys. Purim gives us a glimpse into a world in which we will
not be a threat to each other, but rather peaceful, complementary opposites. On
Purim the anarchical power of laughter prevails, breaking through the boundaries
toward a world of justice, truth, and peace.
Hag Purim Sameah!
COPING WITH THE EMPTY CHAIR AT SEDER: A PESAH WORKSHOP
After a loved one dies, the holiday season can bring to the surface painful
reminders of the loss. Participate in a meaningful discussion designed to explore
ways of preparing for Pesah while honoring those you have lost in the context of
the holiday. Join other bereaved Jews to talk about ways to allow for grief, while
still seeking meaning and comfort in the themes of the season.
Tuesday | March 28 | 6:30 pm
Adena Rosen, LCSW, JSSA
Rabbi Steven Rein
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 THE ETHICAL LIFE
JEWISH VALUES IN AN AGE OF CHOICE
Through text study and group
discussion, we will deepen our
collective understand of how our
tradition can inform ethical behavior
and character development.
Thursdays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7:00 p.m. | Schonberger Family Library
ALIBA DRAV
Monthly learning and discussion
with Rabbi Jack Moline.
Topic: The Ganse Megillah The
Talmud insists that Megillat Esther
must be read in very specific ways, and
then goes on to discuss reading Hallel,
the Torah and the Amidah in the same
terms. Whats the big deal if we want a
highlights reel or greatest hits?
Doesnt it make these sacred texts more
accessible? Text begins with Tractate
Megillah 17a.
Monday | March 13 | 7:00 pm
DAF HASHAVUA WEEKLY
TALMUD STUDY
And God blessed the seventh day friendly and welcoming place for us to worship, play, learn, and socialize. We cannot
and declared it holy, because on it God thank them enough (but we will try in the near future) and wish them well. We will
ceased from all the work of creation that look forward to seeing them at AAC in the future.
God had done (Gen 2:3). Shabbat, the
most sacred day of all, has been adorned
with the aura of legend; it is a day of rest
and sanctity, Gods gift to all of us. The
laws, narratives, and theology of Shabbat
will crystalize in our study of Masekhet
Shabbat Tractate Shabbat. (No prior
Talmud study required; texts will be in
English)
Fridays | 9:00 -10:00 am
PARASHAT HASHAVUA
Participate in a lively discussion of
the weeks Torah portion for half an hour
before the start of Shabbat morning
services. Newcomers always welcome!
Shabbat Saturdays | 9:00 - 9:30 am
Rabbi Steven Rein
MARCH 2017
Co-PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Jeffrey Goldstein & Jonathan Saiger
Greetings Fellow Congregants,
As we move along this year we have several important activities in March. As
noted last month, we have started the budgeting process. This work is a team effort
led by our Financial Vice President, Don Melman, and Executive Director, Mirza
Lopez (more about her later), and it reconciles our wants and resources into a
financial plan for the next year. Here is the schedule for the budget meetings. These
meetings are open to the congregation and we encourage you to attend.
Thursday, March 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 30 | 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20 | 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 | 6:30 p.m. (if needed)
Please let the office know if you will attend so that we can be sure to have the
right amount of space and food.
Our rescheduled Divas on the Bima concert will be March 19 and we hope many
of you will make it.
What would March (or April) be without Purim? While our traditional Megillah
reading will occur in concert with the Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 12, our first
ever Adult and Teen Megillah Reading (with cocktails for adults, snacks, games, and
desserts) will be on Saturday March 11 at 7 p.m. The new format brings a special
addition to the festivities. Please come to these festive occasions celebrating our
heroes and freedom from fear.
Jeff and I want to close by sending a special tribute to Mirza Lopez and Michael
Davis who will both be leaving their staff posts this year. Michaels last day was
February 28 and Mirza will continue through June 30. Through their tireless work
they have made our organization operate smoothly and have provided us with a
Lhiraot
Jeff and Jon
WORLD WIDE WRAP WITH AAC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
In celebrating the World Wide Wrap on February 5, the Men's Club brought the
tefillin experience out of the Flax Chapel and into the rest of the building! As the
Men's Club enjoyed a brunch while learning about tefillin, students in grades K-6 had
an opportunity to see, touch and even wear tefillin with Mike Scheinberg. Thank
you to Mens Club and Mike for providing this hands on learning opportunity!
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 SUPPORT THE
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BY DONATING
TO THE UNFUNDRAISER
Deadline to Donate is March 10
Whether one of your children
attended religious school at AAC, you
are privileged to watch a child
confidently lead services for their
bar/bat mitzvah, or you are energized
by the presence of young Jewish teen
leaders, AACs religious school has a
positive impact on the entire
congregation.
To meet our fundraising goal this
year we are trying something new. We
are not asking you to buy tickets or to
attend a function; rather, we are looking
for you to simply donate what you can
on behalf on the Religious School. Its
as easy as visiting our EdBacker
website* or you can simply send in a
check to the synagogue office.
Questions? Contact Rachael Fried,
rachaelfried@gmail.com.
*https://tinyurl.com/z3s2upd
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
SUNDAY MARCH 19
FIFTH GRADE
BNAI MITZVAH PARENT MEETING
Believe it or not, its time to pick
dates for their bar/bat mitzvah!
Calendars and other information will be
coming in the mail. | 9:15 a.m.
SIXTH GRADE
BNAI MITZVAH PARENT MEETING
Time to get some more detailed
information about next years calendar,
catering, and planning. | 10:30 a.m.
FIFTH GRADE KABBALAT SHABBAT
SERVICE
Please join us for Kabbalat
Shabbat services to celebrate our fifth
graders as they participate in services
and put their Hebrew learning into
action.
Friday | March 17 | 6:30 p.m.
AGUDAS ACHI M CONGREGATION
MAH KOREH - WHATS HAPPENING IN
THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEPARTMENT
Chaya Silver
Youth/Education Director
As a full time Jewish professional, I should probably tell people that my
favorite holiday is Shavuot or Yom Kippur. But the truth is that my hands down
favorite holiday is.PURIM! The costumes, laughter, storytelling, excess, and
fun speak to my soul. I know that Purim exists as the balance to Yom Kippur
(both are about lots PURim and Yom KipPUR) and that the fall day of
self-abjuration balances a spring day of pleasure and merriment. Our sages
brilliantly constructed a liturgical year that, over a 12 month cycle, balances
contemplation, celebration, the works of creation, the ephemeral realm, feasting
and mourning. Given the state of our world, I am more grateful than ever for the
arrival of Adar and all it has to offer, even if what is has to offer is a cautionary tale.
Purims core text, Megillat Esther offers a picture of a world turned upside
down: a Jewish orphan becomes a Persian queen, the architect of a plan to kill the
Jews dies at the hands of his primary target, and an assimilated diaspora commu-
nity institutes a new holiday for Jews everywhere. (A Violent Ending by Rabbi
Jill Jacobs, 2005) As it is my favorite holiday each year I take time to study the
megillah. This year my preparations led me to explore a section of Megillat
Esther I typically avoid - the end of the story.
The Purim story contains a dark side, in which the oppressed become the
oppressor. The book ends with the Jews carrying out a bloody fight, in which
more than 75,000 people lose their lives (Esther 9:16), and in which fear of death
prompts countless Persian citizens to feign Jewishness (Esther 8:17). This piece
of the narrative can be explained as exaggerated parody or read as a legitimate
battle of self-defense. While these interpretations may be accurate, they dont
explain away the bloody revenge aspects of the storys close. My reading
suggests that while Persian Jews were given permission to fight in self-defense,
it seems that the final verses show the zeal of revenge instead of self-protection.
I am troubled about how to teach this section of the book to our students.
On Purim we drink ad lo yada (until we dont know the difference) between
Haman and Mordechai. Perhaps we drink to blot out the painful memory that our
people were able to perpetuate violence against so many without restraint or
justice. On the Shabbat before Purim, Shabbat Zakhor, we will listen to the only
biblically mandated Torah reading of the year, to verses that command genocide
against the Amalekites. (Jacobs, 2005) The destruction of Haman, his family, and
his followers are the descendants of Amalek. It is our slaughter of so many in
Persia that troubles me. I cant accept that I am being commanded to commit
genocide.
As victims of the worst genocide in modern history we teach our children to
be aware of trends in culture that portend the threat of danger. We teach our kids
that they shall pursue justice. We teach our children that only vigilance will
prevent tyranny. We teach the rally cry of Never Again! promising that never
again will Jews sit idly by when we are endangered. I think in our era, our
children must learn from history that as victims of hate, violence, and bigotry we
will never allow anyone to be destroyed by Amalek-like evil. Never again! isnt
just a rallying cry for our people, it is a directive for Jews to fight prejudice,
stereotyping, and violence against any group. The close of the Purim story can be
seen as a cautionary tale, reminding us that he who fights with monsters should
look to it that he himself does not become a monster. (Nietzsche, 1886) or in
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 MAH KOREH
DEAR HAZZAN (Continued from page 4)
rehv izjv
more contemporary language Let us not
Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey become the evil we deplore. (B. Lee, 2001).
There is so much we can learn from
SHIR APPEAL IS APPEALING Purim; generosity, courage, charity, and
honor. This year, let us also learn that as
Last month, we hosted the Jewish a cappella group from Tufts victims of evil and violence, we can become
University, Shir Appeal for our A Cappella Shabbat. They were wonderful! a light to all the nations for peace, justice,
We enjoyed them so much, and I know people wanted more. Lucky for us and freedom.
they have many recordings, so you can, indeed, hear more!
I just finished listening to their most recent recording, Perspective.
What I love most about this album is the variety in music. You can listen to SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CHALLENGES
everything from Hebrew liturgical settings like Lecha Dodi to Latino songs SERIES:
like Barminan to English songs about Jewish stories like Delilah. There UNDERSTANDING AUTISM, ASPERGERS
are also Israeli, Portuguese, and English popular songs. AND SPECIAL NEEDS
The very first song on the album, the Israeli song, Chalonot, captured A workshop for people and/or family
my attention right away. First of all, the vocals are gorgeous. Stephanie members of people (adults/ just out of high
Evans sings with a clear, passionate tone that is simply lovely, charming and school and older), who are on the Autism
genuine all at the same time. Secondly, the song is unusual and beautiful Spectrum. We hope to provide some helpful
both in its lyrical and musical elements. information and a place for people to find
Two of the songs they sang here at Agudas are located toward the end of support and community.
the album: Bob Dylans Forever Young, and Yonatan Razel and Dudi Tuesday | March 14 | 6:30 pm
Kalischs Ivdu et Hashem Bsimcha. Listening to them again reminded me Adena Levy, LCSW, JSSA
of the joy that emanates from these young singers whether they are live at Rabbi Steven Rein
Agudas, or on a CD. You can hear them smiling!
RSVP to Doris Parker
Every song is a gem and I highly recommend that you get your own copy. dparker@agudasachim-va.org
To purchase this album or any of their ten CDs, you can visit the Shir Appeal
website: http://www.shirappeal.com/music.
*Please Note: This column will alternate between music SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 8TH
reviews/recommendations and Dear Hazzan letters. If you would like to SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
introduce or recommend recordings, or if you have a question for the Hazzan DR. JONATHAN S. RAY
regarding the ritual, liturgy, and/or music of the synagogue, please write GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Hazzan Dienstfrey at the synagogue (2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA Intermarriage, Conversion, and the
22302) or email her at HazzanERLD@hotmail.com. Shifting Landscape of American Jewry
For most of Jewish history, Jewish
conversion meant conversion out of
MARCH 19, 2017 Judaism. In recent years, however, the
7:00 P.M. | COHEN SANCTUARY prospect of conversion to Judaism has
The Agudas Achim Congregation become an increasingly popular
Music Fund Committee and the Friends phenomenon. This trend has opened up new
and Family of Mel Garbow invite you possibilities for the development of the
to a concert starring Divas on the Bima, modern Jewish community, as well as new
featuring four great hazzanim: Jen Cohen, Magda Fishman, Alisa anxieties about how converts might alter the
Pomerantz-Boro, and Elizabeth Shammash. Guest appearances by the character of that community. Professor Ray
Agudas Achim Sisterhood Ensemble and Agudas own Hazzan will discuss some of the ways in which Jews
Elisheva Dienstfrey in the Cohen Sanctuary of Agudas Achim have thought about conversion throughout
Congregation. history, and explore some of the new
Tickets: in advance - $18; at the door - $25; Sponsorships are challenges and opportunities that
available. Please call the office for tickets and information: 703-998-6460. intermarriage and conversion now present
for the American Jewish community.

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 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR
PRESCHOOL NEWS THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Jen Halpern, Director Spaces left in the 2s classes and
the 3s and 4s are filling up fast!
For more information:
Jen Halpern, Preschool Director,
In my last two bulletin articles, I presented the theory of constructivism: learners 703-998-6072.
construct knowledge via their experiences and not through direct instruction. While
the theory is applicable at all levels of education, it is especially essential in the early PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
childhood classroom. Young children must be provided with a multitude of sensory REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
experiences in order to engage with their world, arrive at questions, seek answers to
their questions, continue to explore, and then create meaning for themselves. The Session 1: Desert Discovery
early childhood teachers role in such a classroom is to facilitate, coach, encourage, July 3rd July 14
challenge, and, most importantly, know when not to interfere. Session 2: From Here to There
At the Early Childhood Education Conference in December, Rabbi Meir Muller July 17 July 28
spoke passionately about the theory of constructivism. Near the end of his Session 3: Tikkun Olam
presentation he acknowledged that some Jewish educators are wary of the theory for Building a Better World
three main reasons. He then swiftly refuted each one. July 31 August 11
Some educators worry that if children are allowed to construct their own No matter which session you
knowledge, they may construct something that is factually wrong; for example, they choose a typical day at camp
may construct that pigs are kosher. But Rabbi Muller explained that that simply isnt includes lots of fun, adventure,
likely to happen. The idea that pigs are kosher is so outside the rules of the game water play, arts and crafts, and
that it is highly unlikely that children would construct that meaning from their hands on exploration.
experiences. In the unlikely event that they would, the teacher would simply say,
Visit the AAC website for complete
The Torah says that pigs arent kosher. Theres no judgement there, just a
information.
statement of fact. The children will accept that and move on.
Some might argue that constructivism just isnt the way Jews have traditionally KYRA SCHUSTER
learned, when in fact nothing could be further from the truth. The chavruta model, a NAMED
way Jews have studied the Torah and Talmud for a thousand years, in which two 100 MOST EMPOWERING WOMEN
learners sit across from each other, read from a primary source, proceed to question OF SIGMA DELTA TAU
and answer and argue with each other, and then seek to apply the learning to a new
situation is the very definition of constructivism. In chavruta, learners are creating In honor of their Centennial
meaning for themselves, theyre not being asked to memorize something and repeat Anniversary, Kyra Schuster was
it back later on. Its the new ideas -- the new perspectives -- that are so highly valued. named one of the 100 Empowering
Women of Sigma Delta Tau
Finally, and this one was framed differently than the other two, some Jewish sorority for her work as curator of
teachers might think theyre teaching a Jewish concept when in fact children are the permanent collection at the
constructing a very different kind of knowledge from the experience the teachers United States Holocaust Museum.
have created. The example he gave was of children attaching small yellow pieces of She was chosen from the over
tissue paper to a chanukiah made out of wooden clothespins. Engaged in that 65,000 members in the sororitys
experience, children might be constructing an understanding of one-to-one history. Our community and
correspondence, a formative math skill, or practicing their fine motor skills, but especially our teens are so lucky to
theyre really not learning about Chanukah. Teachers need to be careful observers to have an amazing role model.
know what children are actually learning while theyre playing, which is what next
months column will focus on.

SUNFLOWER BAKERY: HAMENTASHEN ORDERS

Sunflower Bakery is accepting orders that will be delivered directly to Agudas Achim
on March 8. Offerings include a wide variety of hamentashen as well as full platters for
your Purim celebration. Their Hamentashen Manot includes: A sunny Sunflower bag
filled with 2 Hamantashen, bottled water, chocolate covered sunflower seeds, sunflower
lollipop and VIA coffee serving.
To order visit https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/products/purim/.

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 SENIORS GET-TOGETHER MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY PHOTOS
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017 Ever have trouble associating a name with a face in the
12:00 NOON 2:30 P.M. congregation? This year, for the first time, members may
AT participate in a Photo Gallery section of our directory.
AGUDAS ACHIM CONGREGATION
This year, members can schedule a photo session during
WELCOMING GUEST SPEAKER one of the times listed below and the individual or familys
EILEEN FILLER-CORN, group photo will also appear in the directory free of charge.
Delegate, 41st District, VA House of Delegates As and added service, members will also have the option
of purchasing photos taken for their personal use.
THE LATEST UPDATE ON THE
2017 GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSION,
Q&A ABOUT OUR VA GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

PHOTO SESSION SCHEDULE

Sunday, March 5 | 11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Monday, March 6 through Wednesday, March 8 |
A light lunch and program provided by Sisterhood for the
2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Agudas Achim Seniors and the JCCNV Active Retirees.
Monday, March 20 through Thursday, March 23 |
RSVP to: Mickey Lazarus or Sharyn Tureck, 703-644- 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
1931, no later than Friday, March 3. Please let us know if
Schedule an appointment online by going to the AAC
you can help in the kitchen, or provide transportation.
website or call the office and we will be happy to assist you.

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 SISTERHOOD DOINGS
Agudas Achim Sisterhood: Networking to engage, enrich and empower Conservative Jewish women.

MARCH EVENTS
End-of-Winter Hike | Sunday, March 5, 9:30 a.m.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Purim Carnival | Sunday, March 12, 10:30 a.m

Lainof Auditorium

Seniors Get-Together | Tuesday, March 14, 12:00 Noon

Lainof Auditorium

SAVE THE DATE
End-Of-Winter Hike
Sunday, March 5 9:00 a.m. Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park
We are celebrating the Centennial of the National Park
Service this year. In the words of epic filmmaker Ken
Burns, our national parks are "America's Best Idea."
Harpers Ferry is the second in our three part NPS series.
Harpers Ferry is considered one of the best walking parks
in America. The views are majestic, the history compelling,
the restored town a work of historical art. Take in the Blue
Ridge mountains as you gaze down at the confluence of two
rivers, the Potomac and Shenandoah. We will then descend
to the charming town for an early dinner.
Contact Judith Fogel (703-801-8088) to sign up.
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 12
See The Bulletin front cover for all the details.
Seniors Get-Together
Tuesday, March 14 | 12:00 noon 2:30 p.m.
Lainof Auditorium
Plan to join us for our next Seniors Get-Together on
Tuesday, March 14, when we welcome our guest speaker,
Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn from the 41st District to the VA
House of Delegates. She will provide the latest update on
what transpired during the 2017 General Assembly session.
This promises to be a most informative program with time
allowed for Q&A, so please reserve early and come
prepared with your questions.
Well serve lunch at 12:00 noon in the Lainof Auditorium
at Agudas Achim, followed by our program. Please extend
this invitation to all our senior Agudas Achim members, and
as always, we invite the members of the JCCNV Active
Retirees to join us.
AGUDAS ACHI M CONGREGATION
Reservations are a must and are due no later than Friday,
March 3. RSVP to Mickey Lazarus (703-866-5881) or
Sharyn Tureck (703-644-1931). We try to arrange
transportation as needed.
THIS N THAT
Sisterhood Membership ($36) & T-Shirts ($10): Contact
Mackenzie (315-868-9232) or mckenz613@aol.com for
information on becoming a member or to get your shirt to
show your Sisterhood pride! Dues checks can be made
payable to Agudas Achim Sisterhood and mailed to the
AAC office.
Carpenters Shelter: Sisterhood collects travel-size toilet-
ries and unopened cosmetics for the Carpenter's Shelter
throughout the year. You may drop them off in a box on
the left side in the Coat Room. Thank you!
Get Our Updates:
Facebook: Search Agudas Achim Sisterhood of VA
Email Listserve: www.tinyletter.com/AgudasSisterhood
www.WLCJ.org
SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP
Sisterhoods Judaica Shop is the place to go when you
need items to enrich your holiday observations, for
lifestyle events, or for gift-giving occasions. At the
same time you help Sisterhood help our congregation.
NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVES CONTINUALLY
Open during Sunday Religious School hours and by
appointment.
Questions? Appointments? Special Orders?
Contact the Judaica Shop Chairs:
Michelle (202 288-9856) Susan (703 489-5068)
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IN THE FAMILY
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO: In memory of Seymour Kwerel
Evan Kwerel and Linda Feldman
Laurie Winakur and family
Refuah Sheimah to Don Sandler
on the death of her father, Raymond Beans
Iris and Biff Henley
Elinor Abraham and family Refuah Sleimah to Arnold Moore
on the death of her cousin, Inge Lewkowitz Iris and Biff Henley
Linda Feldman and family SCHONBERGER LIBRARY FUND
on the death of her mother, Paul Felman In memory of Norman Kline
Phillip and Farideh Schonberger
Gerald Helman and family
on the death of his daughter, Ruth Helman PRAYERBOOK FUND
In memory of Betty Parker
MAZEL TOV TO:
Robert and Maureen Shapiro
Gerald Helman and family In memory of Delphine Landau
on the birth of his great grandson, Moshe Eliyahu Barry Landau
ben HaRav Binyamin vYocheved CAMP RAMAH FUND
Miriam and Steven Krieger In memory of our beloved grandson, Taylor Lazarus
and family on the birth of their son Zachary Hirsch Allan and Mickey Lazarus
REFUAH SHLEMAH TO: RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
A donation
Jocie Pearl
Ira Flax and Phyllis Flax
Joy Wagner
In memory of Adrienne Warshawsky
Gary Zuckerman
Jay Warshawsky
Stacey Bromberg
In memory of Betty Parker, mother of Doris Parker
David Sitrin
Leib Kaminsky
Sophie Krasik
Richard and Rachel Albert
In memory of Harriet Bondareff
HENRY H. KREVOR SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Anita Turk
In memory of Harry Rosenberg
In memory of Robert Potash, father of Janet Potash
David Langbart
Leib Kaminsky
ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Ruth Helman, daughter of Jerry Helman
In memory of Betty Parker Leib Kaminsky
Paul and Elizabeth Frommer In memory of Ruth Helman: Everyone who knew you, loved you.
SCHIFF ENDOWMENT FUND Your friend, Kit
In memory of Inge Lewkowitz Kit Rasalko
Barry Landau SYNAGOGUE FUND
SPIRO ADULT EDUCATION FUND A donation
In memory of Betty Parker, mother of Doris Parker Steven Gordon and Haley Crittenden-Gordon
Allan and Mickey Lazarus In honor of Sommerdai Kier's Bat Mitzvah
Lester and Joan Edelman Barbara Klestzick and Lew Cohn
In memory of Ruth Helman In memory of Bernard Greifer
Lester and Joan Edelman Amy Godin
In memory of Isadore Bregman
SAM & ANITA TURK FUND
A donation Robert and Judith Bregman
Anita Turk In memory of Julia Z. Bayar
Jonathan and Ruth Ruskin
CEMETERY FUND
SEFER TORAH FUND
In memory of Bernard Lehman
Leonard Lehman In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Virginia (Ginny Rose) Seidenberg
Arnold Moore and Joan Hartman Moore
COMMUNITY CARING FUND
SEFER TORAH FUND
In memory of Robert Potash
Barry Landau In memory of beloved father, Abraham Miller
Judy Tynes
HAZZAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
MUSIC FUND
In honor of a wonderful Shabbat service with Shir Appeal
Jack and Stephanie Rubin In honor of the upshirin of Charles Kolstad
In memory of Harry Bondareff Vic and Judy Tynes
Erwin Bondareff In memory of Joseph Livingston
Sonya Singer Livingston

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IN THE FAMILY
PRESCHOOL DONATIONS
In memory of Hazel Tynes
Victor Tynes
In memory of our beloved grandson, Adam Sher
Gordon and Ellen Horwitz
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DONATIONS
In honor of Marion and Allen
Barbara Klestzick and Lew Cohn
In memory of Malka Chester and Annan Sklarewitz
Ms Beatrice Sklarewitz
RECEIVED FOR SISTERHOOD
In honor of Lynne Sandler
Janet Barnett
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
In memory of Anna Wengrovitz and Paul Wengrovitz
Seymour and Judith Wengrovitz
In memory of Betty Parker
Elliot and Karen Parkin
In memory of Harriet Finn
Russell and Carolyn Finn
CONGREGATION FUNDS
Celebrate the good times make a contribution to an Agudas
Achim fund in honor of a birthday, an anniversary, a special
occasion or just because you care. And, remember the sad times
make a contribution in memory of a loved one. Contributions in
any amount may be made to these funds. A minimum donation of
$10 is requested for an acknowledgement card to be sent by mail.
All donations will be acknowledged in the In the
Familycolumn in The Bulletin.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
DIALOGUE ON RACE AND RECONCILIATION:
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
Sunday, March 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Flax Family Chapel
Taking as its call to action racial injustice in
Ferguson, Baltimore and elsewhere, Agudas Achims
newly formed Social Action Committee is focusing this
years programming on a Dialogue on Race through
Learning, Conversation and Action. Please join the
Conversations on Race on March 5 in the Flax Chapel
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
After viewing a brief video created by the Seattle
Times entitled Under Our Skin as its staff has struggled
with the tragic shootings occurring repeatedly across the
country we will have the opportunity to explore our
reactions and discuss our own thinking as individuals and
as Jews. These sessions will be facilitated by members of
AVODAH the Jewish Service Corps. We look forward
to your joining this critical continuing conversation.
AGUDAS ACHI M CONGREGATION
GOOD DEEDS DAY
APRIL 2, 2017
We are very excited to invite the entire Agudas Achim
Community to join congregations throughout the
Washington D.C. area, and volunteers throughout the
world, for GOOD DEEDS DAY on SUNDAY APRIL 2,
2017 a spirited day of service.
Our vision is to offer a variety of activities, onsite and
off-site, which we hope will appeal to a range of interests and
skills. If every person in our community gives of their time
and skill to help others, imagine the impact on our
community!
HOW CAN I HELP?
Save the Date! Put Good Deeds Day on your calendar
and plan to participate.
Sign up to be a team leader/co-leader for one of the
activities listed below.
Read the emails sent to you about Good Deeds Day!
These will include lots of updated information.
Visit the AAC Good Deeds Day webpage often for all
details.
Recruit your friends to help.
Join the planning committee. We welcome all ideas
and need your help!
Consider sponsoring an activity to help cover any
costs for materials and snacks for volunteers.
Questions: Contact Barbara Elkin (703-765-1218) or
Esther Miller (703-915-3496).
JOIN THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
The Social Action Committee is planning additional
events for the Spring, occasions to engage with our African
American neighbors in meaningful ways. Watch this
Bulletin and weekly updates for news of programming. To
learn more and to get involved in the Social Action
Committee, please contact Samara Weinstein at
samarajw@yahoo.com or call 703-243-9099.
SAVE THE DATE
TOUR THE NEW NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Sunday, April 30, 2017 | 1:00 p.m. (timed tickets)
We will depart from Agudas Achim front entrance at
12 noon via carpools.
Prep Session for Museum Visit
Sunday, April 23 | 11:30 a.m.
Flax Family Chapel
Dr. Suzy Smith
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 ProfilesofOurLEADERS
MeetJenNaferMiller
Naffer Miller is one
of the busiest people
around AAC, and when
you meet her you will
agree she knows how to
get things done. One of
her unique characteristics
is her nickname, Naf-
fer. Her mother didnt
want anyone to call her
Jenny, so she decided
to spell her daughters
name with an a instead
of an i. Her fifth grade
teacher shortened it to
Naffer, and then her
friends started calling her
Naffer too. I like it English and backpacked through Peru, Chile, and Bolivia.
and think it helps distinguish me because there are so many
Jennifers in the world, she says.
Naffer is currently the Membership Services Vice Presi-
dent at Agudas Achim, which she describes as a developing
role for her. Her position includes welcoming newcomers
to special events such as the new member barbecue, reaching
out to prospective members that contact the shul through the
website, and assisting with other membership-related activi-
ties. Theres such a wonderful energy throughout our com-
munity, she notes, and energy is just what Naffer exudes.
Naffer joined the AAC Board three years ago and stepped
into her current position in 2016. In 2013 she started plan-
ning the Celebrate Community 5K & 1K Fun Run/Walk, as
a way to connect with our greater community, Its open to
everybody, not just members of Agudas Achim, she notes.
Naffer is the race director and there are sponsors from in and
out of the congregation. The race was the first event of the
kickoff weekend for Agudas Achims year-long centennial
birthday celebration of our founding and now takes place
each year on the Sunday of MLK Weekend. This years
event was the third anniversary for the race, which extends
along Eisenhower Avenue.
Naffer is a runner herself who has participated in seven
marathons, three for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society. She
will run her eighth marathon next year. Naffer is part of a
leadership program for social and civic responsibility, and
she also runs the food drive at the Celebrate Community race
for ALIVE!, which is another way for Agudas Achim to be
part of the greater Alexandria community. She is also a
member of the synagogues Chevrah Kadisha.
MARCH 2017
by Carol Backman
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Naffer was a navy brat
until first grade. She lived on Guam for two years and
moved to San Diego and Panama. Her father was one of the
navy doctors who checked out John McCain after he was a
prisoner of war. After the navy, the family moved back to
Long Island.
She graduated from Duke University in North Carolina
with a major in Spanish, a concentration in Education, and
was in their first graduating class to earn a certificate in
Judaic Studies. She planned to teach Spanish and has served
on numerous community service boards. Naffer has wanted
to effect positive change in communities since tenth grade,
and she has been doing that ever since.
Naffer earned a masters degree at Columbia in TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and
lived abroad in Santiago, Chile for a year where she taught
I love South America and cant wait to go back with my
kids, she says.
Since returning to the U.S., Naffer lived in D.C, for
seven years and taught ESOL in Prince George's and Fairfax
counties. She was then a year-round summer camp adminis-
trator at Congressional Schools of Virginia, where she also
coached and taught for a year to develop the K-4 Spanish
program. She has served as the Executive Director of
Habonim Dror Camp Moshava for almost three years.
Naffer attended and worked at Camp Ramah in the Berk-
shires for 15 summers, her most recent being in 2013 when
she had the opportunity to help run Al Hagova, their outdoor
adventure program.
Naffer now works as a consultant with Evans, Inc.,
where she helps develop training and workshops and works
with clients at the FAA and IMF, drawing on all of her
teaching, facilitation, and leadership development back-
ground. In case this wasnt enough, Naffer is a volunteer and
life member of the Bethesda-Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad. I
was an EMT-B and first string Emergency Driver of Ambu-
lances and Medic Units. She has also been teaching CPR,
First Aid, and other related classes for nineteen years. I
love teaching these classes which include such important
life-saving skills, Naffer says.
She first moved to Shirlington in 1991 and worked as an
instructional assistant for the second grade at Gesher Jewish
Day School for a year when it was located at Agudas Achim.
After attending services, she says, I always knew that this
was going to be my synagogue. In 2002, Naffer returned
to Northern Virginia and attended Friday night services at
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 MENS CLUB HAPPENINGS
CO-PRESIDENTS, ELLIOT PARKING AND DON MELMAN
In honor of Jason Rubin, who is posted overseas in his new U.S.
Government position, the Mens Club would like to recognize his
contributions to the Mens Club over the past few years and we wish him the
best in his new position.
UPCOMING EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
End-of-Winter Hike
Sunday, March 5 | 9:00 a.m.
Joint event with Sisterhood. See "Sisterhood Doings" for details.
Yom Hashoah Yellow Candles
The Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs has a program to distribute yellow
candles to keep alive the memory of the Six Million who perished in the
Shoah. These candles will be distributed to congregants prior to Erev Yom
Hashoah on April 23rd.
Scholarships for Teens to Travel to Israel
Men's Club provides scholarships to Agudas Achim teens who participate in
Israel experiences. Teens or their parents should contact the Men's Club
co-presidents for more information.
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, May 7 Mens Club Brunch | 10:00 a.m.
Featuring our own Bruce and Sam Ashkenas with readings from their recent books.
Sunday, May 21 BlueCademy Awards Dinner | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Agudas Achim's honoree is Don Melman.
July 19-23 Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs International Convention,
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA.
PROFILES OF OUR LEADERS
(Continued from page 11)
Agudas Achim after an eleven year absence.
I remember hearing Elishevas magnificent
voice, and I felt like I was home. When I saw
Rabbi Moline, he remembered me and the
most incredible details after so many years. It
was the most beautiful feeling, she recalls.
Naffer is a single mom with two kids.
Cameron will be fifteen in March and is in-
volved in post Bnai Mitzvah classes. Mi-
chaela is eleven and in the sixth grade, and she
will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah one year from
February. Once a month they observe Mitz-
vah Monday as a family. We do a mitzvah
project or attend a minyan and talk about the
mitzvot we do each month. We wanted to find
something meaningful to do together, Naffer
says.
She adds that Tikkun Olam (Repairing the
World) is one of her basic core values. Re-
cently, Naffer joined the Gabbai-in-Training
program at Agudas Achim. Being engaged in
services is very important to me. she notes.
My first and foremost responsibility and one
that makes me the proudest is being a mom,
notes Naffer.

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MARCH 15, 2017 ADAR 17, 5777
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Valerie Rosenbaum * Hilda Kaufman Kerster Julius Cohen
Thelma M. Sanders * Joseph Koffler Florence Dimentstein
* Yetta Stokols MARCH 10, 2017 ADAR 12, 5777 Peggy Frost
MARCH 3, 2017 ADAR 5, 5777 * Sarah T. Amorky Bernard Gollomp
* Sondra Ainsfield * David Chadab * Chane Stire Hoffman
* Isaac Chapman * Eleanor Lillian Cooper Jeanette Rose
Paul David Chapman * Ruth Greifer Betty Saks-Lotstein
* William David Goldberg * Jerome Grossman Abraham Schaofsky
Abe Goodfarb Marcia Melnick * Joseph Schonberger
MARCH 17, 2017 ADAR 19, 5777
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Loren Jeffrey Kushnir * William Steiner Dr. William Feinstein
* Robert I. Lainof Morris Zetlin Nettie Greifer
* Dorothy Lipnick MARCH 11, 2017 ADAR 13, 5777 * Shara H. Kerbel
Regina Newman Stuart J Aaronson * Rhoda Labowitz
Peter Rosenbaum * Jacob Appel * Phyllis Shapiro (Shap-I-r
* Gloria Laura Shimberg Harold Ashkenas * Alan Jay Silverman
* Stanford Weiss * Frieda Ezrine Faye M. Snowhite
MARCH 4, 2017 ADAR 6, 5777 * Charles Gerstein Sidney L. Sulak
Irene Margosches * Mary Katz * Isador Witkin
MARCH 18, 2017 ADAR 20, 5777
* Harry Aaron Meyerson Abraham Klutch
MARCH 5, 2017 ADAR 7, 5777 * Ethel Koffler Rita Banov
Sidney Backman * Charlotte Doris Shapiro * Milton Beck
Melvin Bernzweig John Stephen Smutko Gretel Biel
* Aaron Joseph MARCH 12, 2017 ADAR 14, 5777 Carol Davidson
* Esther Kramer Evelyn Berman Harold I. Deutsch
Shirley Lucas * Helen Brown Betty Eger
Sarah Perlman Sylvia Esformes Rose Katz
Carol Ann Stellings * Samuel W. Hoffman Francis Mulligan
MARCH 6, 2017 ADAR 8, 5777 * Menachem Levinson * Goldie Wall Rimson
Victor Cohn * Miriam F. Shapiro * Doris Scher
* George Goldhirsch Irving Spatz * Jennie Siegel
Eva Peltz Barbara Spelman Blanche Willenz
* Solomon Ruskin Edith Wolfe MARCH 19, 2017 ADAR 21, 5777
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* Selma Lowell Frank Cassens Harriett Gutterman
* Regina Rothleder Leonard Cohen Joseph Schifrin
Louis Switzer * Maurice Ezrine *Toibe Gitel Shain
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Bernard Fagelson * Albert Silver * Alex Moskowitz
* Albert Gelfand * Miriam Smith Beverly Shulman
* Blume Lieberman Dora Soforenko Nathan Spiro
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* Rose Tepper Richard Raymond Bieschke
* William Kasenetz
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* William Kline * Samuel Cohen
Karl Dahl * George Kramer
* Mae Z Nordell
Marcella Glantz * Zelig Matzkin
Edna Ruskin
Joseph Linver * Helen Merzbach
Freda Shevitz
* Marvin Shotts MARCH 28, 2017 NISAN 1, 5777 * Joseph Mogel
Marlowe Solomon * Sidney Abramson
MARCH 31, 2017 NISAN 4, 5777
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MARCH 25, 2017 ADAR 27, 5777 * Irving S. Hochheiser
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Marjorie Orent * Gertrude Pauline Palder
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YOUNG FAMILIES
Programming and community focused on families with children ages 0-5.

SPECIAL EVENTS
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Come join in the Purim festivities with a sing-a-long for Volunteer-led service for kids ages 0-5, accompanied by an
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10:00 a.m. The Purim Carnival will then be open from Saturdays 11:00-12:00 a.m. Rooms 1 & 2
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Sunday, March 26 | 10:30 a.m. Hannah Kraushaar
Lainof Auditorium at hannah.kraushaar@gmail.com,
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at lefflersarah@hotmail,
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Agudas Achim Congregation WHATS INSIDE . . .
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302 PURIM SCHEDULE..page 1
Phone: 703-998-6460 WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE......page 2
Fax: 703-998-5843 RABBIS MESSAGE.....page 2
LIFELONG LEARNING...page 3
The Bulletin is published monthly - ISSN1084-9858 CO-PRESIDENTS MESSAGE....page 3
WORLD WIDE WRAP..page 3
Rabbi ..........................................................................Steven I. Rein
Hazzan...........................................................................Elisheva R. Dienstfrey MAH KOREH..page 4
Rabbi Emeritus...............................................................................Jack Moline RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Executive Director.........................................................................Mirza Lopez UNFUNDAISER....page 4
Youth/Education Director.............................................Chaya Silver BNAI MITZVAH MEETINGS..page 4
Preschool Director..............................................................Jen Halpern 5TH GRADE KABBALAT SHABBAT..page 4
Co-Presidents........................Jeffrey Goldstein and Jonathan Saiger DEAR HAZZAN...........................page 5
Sisterhood President................Lenore Garon DIVAS ON THE BIMA.......page 5
Mens Club Co-Presidents................................Don Melman and Elliot Parkin
SIGNIFICANT HEALTH CHALLENGES..page 5
Communication Specialist.......Marya Runkle
E-mail: synagogue@agudasachim-va.org PRESCHOOL NEWS.............page 6
Web: www.agudasachim-va.org Facebook: facebook.com/agudasachim PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ..page 6
PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP...page 6
WHATS AHEAD . . . SENIOR GET TOGETHER.page 7
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m...................................................The Ethical Life Class MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY PHOTOSpage 7
Fridays, 9:00 a.m...........................................................Talmud Study Class SISTERHOOD DOINGS.....page 8
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.....................................................Parashat HaShavuah JUDAICA SHOP.....page 8
IN THE FAMILY..page 9
Sunday, March 5...........................................................Harpers Ferry Hike GOOD DEEDS DAY.. page 10
Sunday, March 5 10:30 am...............Dialogue on Race and Reconciliation SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE..page 10
Friday, March 10..........................Religious School UnFundraiser Ends PROFILES OF OUR LEADERS..page 11
Saturday, March 11 7:00 p.m.................Adult and Teen Megillah Reading
MENS CLUB MUSINGS.page 12
Sunday, March 12 9:30 a.m.................................Family Megillah Reading
Sunday, March 12 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m......................Purim Carnival YAHRZEITS........page 13
Monday, March 13 7:00 p.m......................................................Aliba DRav YOUNG FAMILIES EVENTS......page 14
Tuesday, March 14 12:00 p.m.....................................Seniors Get Together
Tuesday, March 14 7:00 p.m........................Significant Health Challenges
Friday, March 17 5:30 p.m............................................................ShaBaby
Friday, March 17 6:30 p.m.................................Grade 5 Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, March 19 7:00 p.m.............................................Divas on the Bima
Sunday, March 26 10:00 a.m.......................................Young Family Seder
Tuesday, March 28 7:00 p.m.....Coping with the Empty Chair at the Seder

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