Cheer-ings
Ohabei Shalom—Allergen Free Color-Safe Bleach Congregation
What’s Inside?
• Heck, how are we
supposed to know?
• We just work here.
• Sometimes.
President’s Message
Projectile for the Future
Message in a Bottle
Anti-Social Groups
Ansin Religious School
• School cancelled until
September 2010. Snow
Day.
March Fun:
• We think there should
be some.
• Honk if you can help
March Forth—really. Hop
to it, time’s a wasting.
Nominating Committee
Report: Nominate a com-
mittee
February Calendar
• Just to see if you’re
paying attention.
• You know this is a
joke, right?
• Seriously, the real
newsletter is inside
somewhere.
Adar 2—and what holiday is coming? 5768
Latest News: Haman’s Candidacy in Free Fall
With everyone focused on the outcome of the
elections, I thought that I would bring you a
news flash updating the circumstances of one
of the candidates.
“According to Aleph Bet Gimmel news, a
spokesman for one of the highest-ranking
candidates, Haman ben Hammedatha,
announced that he was dropping out of the
race for Prime Minister of Persia. The
spokesman, Haman’s oldest son Parshandatha,
responded to the surprise expressed by
reporters, who noted that for some time,
Haman seemed to be climbing the poles. But
Parshandatha admitted that in the end his
father felt that his candidacy was ‘hanging by a
string.’
“Haman reportedly atttributed his abrupt fall to
one Mordechai ben Yair. Haman had been
building momentum, as one after another the
king’s primary courtiers bowed to the seeming
inevitability of his candidacy. They even
caucused for him, casting their purim in
support of his positions. But Mordechai
refused to bow, and Haman’s apparently secure
position crashed down. As the leading
commentator Hege, the King’s eunuch,
colorfully remarked, ‘Haman went from sitting
on the horse to leading it around town.’
“Before his candidacy perished, Haman
appeared to be supported by a platform that he
was building, plank upon plank. He had called
for an end to foreign wars, saying, ‘It’s easier
just to go after our own Jews.’ He also
supported a public works program of building a
very large scaffold in downtown Shushan.
“Some observers claim that Haman was cut
down by a scandal involving Queen Esther. She
was reportedly ready to charge him with sexual
harrassment, and he is heard to have said that
he ‘would be hanged’ rather than face such an
indictment. It is
said that King
Ahasuerus also
wanted to avoid
putting Haman
through a lengthy
trial.
“With the demise of
Haman’s campaign,
Mordechai appears
assured of ascending to the post of Prime
Minister. Aleph Bet Gimmel news has learned
that the menu at his victory party will feature
three-cornered pastries in recollection of the
unique hat that Haman would wear. This was
seen as a special commemoration of an
opponent who deserved nothing less.”
It’s Purim! Be happy!
A Word from the
Interim Executive Director
Running a synagogue is serious busi-
ness. All the frivolity surrounding the
celebration of Purim is totally unaccept-
able. TOS staff should be diligently
working at their assigned jobs and not
chuckling amongst themselves about
this year’s Purim edition of the Temple
Newsletter. But I am only one voice
crying in the wilderness. Clearly I was
outvoted and you hold the evidence in
your hands. I take no responsibility for
the contents of the outside page of this
publication.
My name is Dottie Berman, and I did
NOT approve this message.
Worship
Projectile for our Future Projectile Naming Opportunities:

We are happy to announce the following

sponsorships:

• Sunmaid Raisin Ark

• Jeff Wexler Memorial Mosh Pit
• Alpert Family Sousaphone
• Kriger Kettledrums

The following naming opportunities are still

available. Please contact the synagogue of-
fice—leave your mark on Temple Ohabei
Shalom

• ARS Jacuzzi
• Sushi Bar
Temple Ohabei Shalom is pleased to announce a newly formed • Turn-It Turn-It Torah Carousel
partnership with the Six Flags corporation for our building ex-
• Jumbotron Scrolling Transliterated
pansion and renovation project. In addition to the previously
announced upgrades and accessibility features, the new plan Supertitles for Sanctuary
calls for a steel hyper-coaster and other popular amusement • Mini-tron Scrolling Transliterated
rides as part of the synagogue complex. “It’s a natural partner- Supertitles for Chapel
ship,” beams Len Davidson, TOS president. The busiest sea-
son at amusement parks is July and August, which is typically a
slow time for synagogue activities. It will also be a terrific way
to capture the attention of a younger, more active demo- Adult Learning for Adar
graphic. It’s too much work to
schlep into the Temple,
The new project should significantly accelerate our fundraising
(0—150 mph in 6 seconds, to be precise) and the synagogue so please sign up for the
community will learn to view steep drops as an advantage and following pay-per-view
not a crisis. The plan includes interactive displays about up- programs. Only $18 per
coming temple events in the queue areas, and a special express program, proceeds bene-
lane for paid-up members.
fit the staff cappucino fund.
At 300 feet in height, the as-yet-unnamed coaster (speak to
• Frum Factor
the Temple Office about sponsorship opportunities) will be the
highest structure in Brookline, and the tallest roller coaster in • Shul-In Survivor
the New England area. Rabbi Tom Alpert expects the new ad- • American Idolater
dition to help increase the amount of heartfelt prayer happen- • The Biggest Jew-ser
ing at Ohabei Shalom. Education Director Shari Churwin
points to an additional budget advantage. “We usually do a
• Sermon or No Sermon
Youth Group trip to Six Flags every spring. Now we can just • My Super Sweet Kugel
have our party in the parking lot, saving travel time and the • Big Bubbe
expense of renting a bus. It’s a true win/win situation.

Ohabei Shalom—New England’s First Reform Congregation
What’s Inside: Mezuzah Moments at the Temple
One of my favorite pieces of Jewish architecture is
President’s Message
the mezuzah. Note that I said “architecture,” not
“art.” Most of us think of a mezuzah as a
Cantor Schloss’ Message
parchment scroll inscribed with Torah texts and
encased in a special box. But calling that a
Worship mezuzah is really a kind of shorthand. The real
• Shabbat Rishon meaning of mezuzah isn’t either scroll or case, but
• Daily Worship rather the place where they are affixed: a
doorpost.
Social Groups
• Sisterhood Doorposts are interesting structures. They are
• Brotherhood neither in one room nor the other, neither inside
the house nor outside. So, time spent within the
mezuzah, the doorpost, is neither inside nor
Lifelong Learning
• StorahTelling outside. The Latin word for doorpost is limen,
which gives us the English word “liminal.” A
• Spring semester
“liminal moment” – or, as I prefer to call it, a
classes
“mezuzah moment” – is a period of transition, of
going between one thing and another.
Ansin Religious School
• Mark Your Calendar Mezuzah moments can be unsettling. You don’t
• Mitzvah Day know whether you are in one place or another.
You don’t know what things you will keep doing as
Yizkor Elohim you have done them and what things you will
change. And yet, with that feeling of being
March Funds unsettled comes great possibilities. Because you
have not yet arrived at a destination, you are still
free to set your course. Things may change, or
Nominating Committee
they may stay the same, but in either case, during
a mezuzah moment you make decisions that will
March Calendar have a lasting effect.
Your Rabbinic Search Committee, under the
diligent leadership of Allison Rimm, has put in
long hours, much effort, and a great deal of
thought. This led to its recommendation of Rabbi
John Franken as the new Rabbi at Temple Ohabei
Shalom. Those who came to the congregational
meeting met Rabbi Franken, and you unanimously
voted to engage him as your Rabbi. I know Rabbi
Franken, and I sat down with him the day after the
meeting. He is extremely capable, and he is
looking forward to working in partnership with you
to carry the synagogue forward. You will be in
good rabbinic hands.
Tidings
March 2008, Adar 1/II 5768
But engaging a new
rabbi is not the end of
a period of transition.
Temple Ohabei
Shalom is in a
mezuzah moment,
and it will be in one
for the beginning of
Rabbi Franken’s tenure. Some things have
changed and others have stayed the same
here in the past several months. More choices
will need to be made as you and Rabbi
Franken get to know each other. Eventually,
the period of transition, the mezuzah
moment, will pass, and the congregation will
again settle into a way of life.
I will advise the Board to plan for this
mezuzah moment. As for everyone else, I
have a difficult thing to suggest: live with
uncertainty. Let the ferment that accompanies
a transition be a source for creative energy.
Most of all, know that feeling a bit unsettled
is par for the course, and have a lot of
understanding for all who are trying to find
their way through the doorposts.
Traditionally, Jews have kissed the mezuzah
(the object, not the doorpost), when they
have entered a room. In so doing, they
acknowledge that the doorpost to which it is
affixed is a place of blessing. May you each be
blessed as you come in to possibilities.
Updates
President’s Message
Leonard M. Davidson
On February 7 , 2008, at a special
th
meeting called in accordance with our
bylaws, the congregants of Temple
Ohabei Shalom voted unanimously to
approve Rabbi John Franken as our
next senior rabbi. This vote marks the
culmination of a lengthy and
important search process and reflects another milestone in
our congregation’s sacred journey. For those who attended
that evening, and for those of us who have gotten to know
Rabbi Franken during the search process, it was an
affirmation of Rabbi Franken’s many strengths and his desire
to serve our congregation with intelligence, care, and deep
commitment.
For those who have not had the opportunity to meet Rabbi
Franken yet, allow me to give a little biographical information
about him. Rabbi Franken has strong connections to New
England. Raised in Connecticut, Rabbi Franken went to
college at Tufts University. After graduating from Tufts,
Rabbi Franken first gravitated to the practice of law,
graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law
and practicing law in Washington, D.C. until he realized that
his heart and mind were leading him toward the rabbinate.
Rabbi Franken entered rabbinic school in the fall of 1998 and
graduated from Hebrew Union College in May of 2003,
following which he assumed his first full-time rabbinic
responsibilities at Temple Israel, a large congregation in St.
Louis, Missouri.
Rabbi Franken comes to us from his current position as an
associate rabbi at Temple Israel. During his tenure there,
Rabbi Franken managed a full array of rabbinic
responsibilities, from conducting life-cycle events to serving
in various educational roles to providing pastoral care. Rabbi
Franken created a successful caring committee, founded a
public affairs working group that holds educational forums on
contemporary issues, and has led and will again be leading
congregational and youth trips to Israel. Rabbi Franken sees
his rabbinic mission as making and nurturing Jews. His vision
is of a synagogue where everyone who comes through its
doors will feel that they are an important part of our Jewish
tradition, and that they are needed to sustain it and to give it
life; and that, in turn, it will sustain them and give them life as
well. Rabbi Franken seeks to measure success not simply by
membership rolls, but by lives touched. His enthusiasm for
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welcoming Rabbi Franken formally when he begins as our
senior rabbi in July of this year.
In order to recruit such a fine rabbi, we had to have a search
committee that was up to the task. The rabbinic search
process was representative of the breadth and diversity of our
congregation. It was chaired with intelligence, great respect,
and much hard work and patience by Allison Rimm. The
members of the committee understood well their responsibility
to act in the best interests of the congregation as a whole.
Over the course of more than a year and a half, the committee
carefully listened to our congregation, to those with experience
in other congregations, to leaders in the Reform movement,
and ultimately, to a large number of rabbinic candidates. The
committee members were Jesse Cochin, Dan Deykin, Larry
Green, Bill Harris, Howard Koor, Harold Koritz, Laura
Moskowitz, Ezra Plancon, Diane Rosen, Shirley Spero, Ronny
Sydney, Laura Trust, and Theresa Weinreich. Cantor Schloss,
Shari Churwin and I served on the committee as well on an ex
officio basis. All are deserving of our thanks for a job truly
well-done.
Finally, but importantly, we are appreciative of our rabbi, Rabbi
Alpert, who has continued to serve our congregation well
during this interim process. Rabbi Alpert has truly earned our
gratitude and great respect. We will be more formally thanking
him at a service in his honor later in the spring and will keep
you apprised of the plans via the Tidings.
In the truest tradition of our upcoming holiday of Purim….be
happy….be joyous….be proud of our congregation.
Our Sacred Community
Cantor Randall Schloss
What is the difference between a
congregation and a community?
Certainly our congregation is a
community, but not every community is
a congregation. So what makes our
congregation a special kind of
community, a kehillath kodesh: a
sacred community? Two things
differentiate our congregation from an
ordinary community: a sense of active
choice and responsibility, and a connection to God. As opposed to
other entry points to a community, such as our profession or our
neighborhood, one does not automatically become a member of
this congregation due to a largely personal choice. A doctor joins
the medical community by virtue of her profession. Each of us may
be a de facto member of the Jewish community, but we are
congregants at Ohabei Shalom because of an active choice to
involve ourselves with this sacred community. We choose to offer
our support to and receive support from other individuals, to
educate ourselves and our children, and to find a connection to
God, all within this sacred community. Following are a few
particular thoughts on our community:
First, an enormous thank you to everyone who participated in or
attended the concert benefiting our piano: The Western World/The
Jewish World. The concert was a success on every level: we raised
more than $4,000 for our piano and over 160 people attended (and
enjoyed!), almost filling our chapel to capacity. By supporting our
piano fund, we are ensuring a rich musical future for our community.
And by attending, we had the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful
community in the present. The night exemplified both the vibrant
community that we share as well as the care and responsibility that
we share for its future.
Purim is coming! While Purim does not quite share the gravity or
majesty of the High Holidays, it gives us a chance to participate in a
different way. Perform in the Spiel (no experience, nor talent for that
matter, necessary). Join the costume parade. Perform in the Spiel.
Sing in the choir. Have fun at the carnival. Did I mention that
everyone is invited to perform in the Spiel? Please contact me, Kim
Singer or Kate Mikesh to participate in any way.
Finally, as a sacred, Jewish congregation, it is about time that we
went to Israel. I don’t know when we last had a congregational trip to
Israel, but I think we are long overdue. What better way for us to
connect to our history and to the worldwide Jewish community than
through visiting the Jewish State! We will need to decide upon all of
the details of this trip in the near future; please contact me if you
and/or your family (all ages) have any interest. This is not a
commitment to go, just a commitment to learn more about making a
congregational visit to Israel a reality.
I am proud of what we are and what we have achieved as a
congregation; I am even more excited about what our sacred
community can do and become in the future.

Save The Date! (and remind your Temple friends!)

Hips on Fire
For a purely social night at TOS
Join us for

SALSA DANCING LESSONS,

LATIN FOOD, AND PARTYING
Saturday, March 29, 2008
7–10pm
Worship
A Thank You from Harold Koritz
The Daily Worship Service at Temple Ohabei Shalom has been con-
ducted twice a day for at least the last 21 years (my tenure). This has
required 12 volunteers each week, two leaders each day.

The Daily Worship Service Leaders have committed themselves to

providing those who attend daily worship services with prayers to
God and remembrances of loved ones who are sick or have died.
They have read prayers which provided solace for the mourners and
comfort for all daily worship service participants as they pray to God.

Some leaders have committed themselves to long hours to develop

procedures for all daily worship service leaders to read each day and
special holiday services.

I thank all Daily Worship Service Leaders for their commitment to

God and conducting services over the many years.

I thank all those who planned and produced the event in my honor
and were responsible for the significant attendance at the Shabbat
Service on Friday evening, January 18, 2008.

Temple Ohabei Shalom received the following letter...

January 31, 2008

To Whom it may concern:

My father...passed away in December. Because Ohabei Shalom

offers a daily service, I have been able to say the Kaddish in his
memory over the past 6-7 weeks. I commute from Littleton each
morning, stop at Ohabei Shalom for the service and then walk to
my office on Saint Paul Street. Your Synagogue needs YOU!
I am very grateful for having had this opportunity. It is something
that has been very healing for me, has connected me to my tradi-
Daily Worship Service...
tions and I know that this is something my father would have Evenings at 6:00 and mornings
wanted. In fact, when my mother died in 2000, he continued to
say daily Kaddish for 2 years (actually at Ohabei)! at 8:00 (9:00 on Sundays and
legal holidays) a member of the
Since I am not a member of your congregation, please accept the
enclosed donation as a token of my appreciation. Particular
congregation leads a very short
thanks to Ita, Marsha and Margie who have done a great job as service. There are openings for
leaders. I enjoyed interacting with them and appreciated their new leaders. If this interests you
competence and humanity.
contact Ita N. Wiener 617-734-
In gratitude, 7137 or Spencer Gould 781-
(name withheld)
329-7439.
Social Groups
Brotherhood News
Jonathan Atkins & Ben Adler
Brotherhood hosted early 2008 meetings, attended by
veteran members and new brothers. In January, we were
honored to hear from Doug Barden, Executive Director of
MRJ (Men of Reform Judaism) in New York. Then in
February, we were treated to a presentation from Larry
Ruttman, local historian and author, reminiscing about
growing up Jewish in Brookline and recalling the
contributions of many people to the venue of Brookline.
Our March meeting to be held on Thursday, March 20,
2008, will feature our annual Purim Spiel. Competition will
be the order of business as each brother attending will take
the microphone to relate a story of Jewish content which
must be humorous. This annual event is a popular one on
Brotherhood calendar to which all men of the congregation
are invited as guests of the Brotherhood. Dinner (complete
with Hamantashen) will be served at 6:30 pm. Reservations
are a must by calling Craig before March 17 at 617-738-
8316. We encourage and invite men who plan to attend to
call now – don’t be left out.
On Saturday morning, March 29th, Brotherhood will be
leading the Shabbat morning service. This annual event has
always featured Brotherhood members in traditional roles
sharing music, prayers and Torah lessons with the
congregation. Everyoneis invited for the service and festive
Oneg.
The following day, Sunday, March 30, Brotherhood will be
joined by the ARS 7th grade to work together on the
Yellow Candle project, a Holocaust memorial. There is
room for participation from all members of the
congregation. Please stop by starting at 9:30 a.m. if you
can contribute an hour or two to share a continenatal
breakfast and help support this wonderful program. No
reservations needed!!
This is Adar – Be Happy!!!!
The Brotherhood extends their continued thanks to
everyone who has remembered to bring in or mail in their
stamped Butcherie register tape receipts to us. Please
continue to support this vital program.
Thank you!
Sisterhood News
Betsy Gould
The Sisterhood was extremely pleased with our January
speaker, Nadine Braunstein. She provided us with very perti-
nent nutritional information. The material and her ability to
engage us in discussion made this presentation an out-
standing learning experience. Nadine, we are all so grateful
to you!
On Saturday, March 22nd, we will dedicate our Sisterhood
Shabbat to our dear departed friend and longtime Sisterhood
member Evelyn Bazer. Margie Kahn, Judy Halper, Amy
Hozid, and Betsy Gould will be organizing this spiritual ser-
vice. We need participation by all our loyal Sisterhood mem-
bers to make this morning a great success. Betsy will be con-
tacting you to assign readings. This Shabbat service is always
an example of Sisterhood at its best!
Save the date, Sunday, April 6th at 3 p.m., when Sister-
hood’s Julie Boris presents a piano recital by her students.
Julie is a very talented pianist. These young performers will
be a beautiful reflection of Julie’s excellent teaching. Dona-
tions to the Olins Piano Fund will be most appreciated.
We are so pleased that we were able to donate $5000 to
our beloved synagogue, and $1000 to the Ansin Religious
School once again this year. It is a most important Sister-
hood goal to help our temple community on multiple levels.
Come Visit the
Polly Epstein Gift Shop
(Located in the Gallery downstairs)
Come Here First!
Regular Hours:
Sun 9:00 a.m.- Noon
Also by Appointment
Gift Certificates Available!
**All Profits Benefit TOS Programing**
Lifelong Learning

STORAHTELLING
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend, March 7-9
Made possible by a generous contribution from the estate of Bernice Seigel, z”l
A radical fusion of
• Storytelling
• Torah
• Contemporary performance
• Traditional ritual theatre
In ancient synagogues, a key participant was the m’turgaman, the person who translated the Torah into the
language of the people. We now have books that translate the words, but how can we “translate” the experi-
ence of Torah and bring it into our lives? That is where Storahtelling comes in. Using twenty-first century
performance art techniques, Storahtelling brings personal contemporary meaning to 5,000 years of Jewish
tradition. B’nai Brith Magazine has called it a “trailblazer of the Jewish world,” while the Washington Post
has lauded its “reverence and relevance.”

Join us as STORAHTELLING comes to Temple Ohabei Shalom

for a weekend of fun, inspiration, and learning!
Friday, March 7, Shabbat Rishon , 8:00 p.m. Setting the Stage: A Taste of Storahtelling
An interactive ritual experience that demonstrates the Storahtelling technique with translation, drama, and ceremony.
Saturday, March 8, Shabbat morning service, 10:30 a.m. Maven Torah Reading Ritual
Storahtelling Mavens bring Torah to life through a fresh fusion of Hebrew chanting, dramatized English translation, and interac-
tive commentary. Grade 4 to adult. B’nei Mitzvah Chavurah: Grade 6 & 7 families expected to attend.
“Talkback” (during Kiddush after services) A question-and-answer session to debrief the Storahtelling experience.
Sunday, March 9, 9:30 – 11:00 am Backstage with Storahtelling (For families with children in grades 4-7.)
An engaging and interactive workshop designed to inspire participants to experiment with Torah translation and to
increase comprehension and relevancy of Judaism’s ancient texts.

Congregational Shabbat Dinner - 6:00 p.m., Fri, March 7
Salad, Marinated Italian Chicken Breast, Vegetable, Rice Pilaf – Vegetarian
Entrée Available. RSVP by February 29, 2008
From: ____________________ ______ Adults @ $18.00 = $______
___Children under 10 @ $12.00 = $______
Donation for those who would otherwise be unable to join us $ ______
Total: $ ______
__ Enclosed find my check.
Please charge my __ MasterCard __ Visa
______ - _______ - _______ - _______ Exp. ____/____
Signature ____________________________
Come to Storahtelling – You’ll Never Think of Torah
the Same Way Again
Give yourself a Jewish gift this year–the gift of Storahtelling. I
have seen this program twice, and I can tell you that if you
come to services Saturday morning, March 8, you’ll never
think of Torah the same way again. Building on the ancient
traditions of the m’turgaman, or “translator,” Storahtelling
“translates” Torah from a text to a living experience. Join us
Friday night, March 7, as we welcome Shabbat with a dinner
and “setting the stage,” and then come on Saturday morning
for the actual presentation of Storahtelling (followed by a Kid-
dush luncheon and discussion). You’ll be glad you did!
Rabbi Tom Alpert
Lifelong Learning
My People’s Prayer book
with Rabbi Tom Alpert & Cantor Randall Schloss
Sunday, 11:00– 12:15 March 16, 23* (9:30-11:00),
March 30; April 6, 13.
Have you ever wondered about the prayers that we say as
Jews? Come join Rabbi Alpert and Cantor Schloss as they
seek to open up the Jewish prayer book, the siddur, as a
spiritual resource. Together we shall explore the riches that
the heritage of prayer has to offer us in our worship and in
our lives. In addition to a general survey, we shall focus in
depth on the Sh’ma and its blessings. They are the affirma-
tion of the faith of the Jewish people and a familiar and loving
entryway into the prayer book.
March 16: Jewish Prayer Through the Ages: A Whirlwind
Tour
March 23, 30 & April 6: An In-Depth Examination of the
Sh’ma and the Blessings that Surround It
April 13: Now and Beyond: New Directions in Jewish Prayer
The Death of Death
with Rabbi Tom Alpert
Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm March 3, 10, 17 and 24
Do you know what does Judaism teaches about what hap-
pens after we die? It may not be what you think. Does Juda-
ism believe in the immortality of the soul, the resurrection of
the body, or reincarnation – or is there more than just one
answer? Have those answers changed over time? Come learn
with Rabbi Alpert about what Judaism has had to say about
the afterlife – or afterlives. After we’ve learned, we’ll have an
opportunity to write our own statements of what we believe
will happen.
Our text for this class will be The Death of Death, by the
leading Jewish theologian Dr. Neil Gillman of the Jewish
Theological Seminary. (Jewish Light Publishing)
Why is this Passover Different From All Other
Passovers?
with Cantor Randall Schloss
Monday 7:00 – 8:30 pm March 31 and April 7
In two sessions, Cantor Schloss will lead us through the sto-
ries of Passover. Not the Maggid, the story of the exodus
from Egypt, but the stories of the Jewish people’s celebration
of the festival of Pesach. We will explore the wealth of tradi-
tions from around the Jewish world, covering all aspects of
the holiday: seder ritual, haggadah, food and music. When
we are done, we will have something new and different to
bring to our seders.
Special Shabbat Experiences at TOS
Shabbat Zachor—ADL Anti-Semitism Awareness Shabbat
Saturday morning, March 15, 10:30 am
Join the Anti-Defamation League and communities all over
New England for this Shabbat of remembrance and confronting
Anti-Semitism. Featuring a guest speaker from the ADL.
GoNeutral Shabbat
April 4-6 marks the first JNF GoNeutral
Shabbat and Make a Difference Day.
Join synagogues, schools and communi-
ties all across the country by celebrating
Shabbat in an eco-friendly way and
learning about the connection between
Judaism, Israel and the environment.
6:00 Shabbat services with an environmental theme
6:45 Dinner
7:15 Environmental Education Programming
For Adults: Rabbi Everett Gendler from JNF will speak
For Children - Interactive Program about Judaism and
the environment
8:15 Dessert
ARS
Fabulous
Family Shabbat
with special guests:
Peter & Ellen Allard
Friday, May 9. 6:00 pm
followed by dinner
The ARS will celebrate Israel’s 60th birthday at Shabbat ser-
vices. Our students will present writings and reflections as well
as an original song that they will write with the help of the Al-
lards for this auspicious occasion.
Look for more information about the rest of the weekend’s
offerings in next month’s Tidings.
Ansin Religious School News
Family Education Programs
Mark Your Calendars! Grade 6 & 7 B’nei Mitzvah Havurah—Parents & Students
Saturday, March 8, 10:30am
Join us for Shabbat morning service where our Scholars-in-Residence, StorahTelling, will bring the Torah
to life. Talkback and Kiddush Luncheon to follow.
StorahTelling Family Education Grades 4 – 7 Parents & Students
Sunday, March 8, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
An engaging and interactive workshop designed to inspire participants to experiment with Torah transla-
tion and to increase comprehension and relevancy of Judaism’s ancient texts. Space is limited, please
contact the ARS office to reserve your place!
Youth Group Events:
TOSTY Time Machine Shul – in For Students in Grades 1 & 2 and their parents
Saturday, March 1 – Sunday, March 2
Applications were due Monday, February 25. Contact Kate if you have not yet registered.
MOSTY & BOSTY Youth Group Events (Grades 3 – 6)
Sunday, March 16, 12:30 pm
For the Whole Family
Purim Carnival sponsored by OSTY
Sunday, March 23, 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Join us for food, games, prizes and fun. Come in costume and play along. All members of the congrega-
tion and community are welcome.
Annual Book Fair: Sunday, March 30 – Sunday April 13
Mark your Calendars
Social Action Shabbat Friday, April 4, 6:00 pm
Join us for this family-friendly Shabbat. Dinner and special kids program to follow.

Thank you to our newest B’yahad Sponsors: Jeff Katz & Susan Zeiger, Dina Brownstein & Joe Kriesberg

Join your TOS friends for an


Purim
Thursday March 22
6:00 pm P izza Dinner* 6:30 pm Purim Service/Schpiel
if you want to help “create the magic,” Please contact Cantor “Mickey” Schloss
617-277-6610 or rschloss@ohabei.org Why? Because we like you....
All ages are welcome to participate!
*—RSVP required for dinner. Please contact the ARS office.
Mitzvah Day 2008
1000+ hours of community service Snack and Study
Please join us for our 3rd Annual TOS Mitzvah Day. Last year
A Chance to Snack and Study during the day
we had over 200 congregants, including kids, teens, families Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Berenson Library
and seniors. Please join us! If you loved Mitzvah Day last Rabbinic Intern Navah Levine
year, please come back and bring a friend or two. Tell your
synagogue friends why you liked it and invite them along.
Swiming in the Sea of Talmud
Participants reported that they: The Adult Learning Committee of Temple Ohabei Shalom is
• felt good about the community service they did that day pleased to present a learning opportunity for those who have
• had fun working with others toward a common goal some time on weekdays. Rabbinic Intern Navah Levine has be-
• enjoyed hanging out with old friends/meeting new ones gun offering a weekly program of “Snack and Study.” Bring
• appreciated being part of an intergenerational project your own snack and prepare to study some of the most impor-
tant Jewish texts. The group will study from Swimming in the
Mitzvah Day: not just for kids! We need adult participation Sea of Talmud, a wonderful and very accessible collection of
and leadership in our service projects. Please consider being a Talmudic passages and modern commentary. Materials are in
co-captain of a project...we can help you figure out which
English, and no knowledge of Jewish texts is required. This is
project would be the best fit for your interests.
not a “class,” and there is no problem with missing particular
You can choose an in-house service project to join, or leave weeks. However, once you’ve begun, you will probably want to
the temple to do a project based in the community. Whatever be there each week.
causes or issues you are concerned about, we bet we have a
project that fits your interests!
Stay tuned for our list of 18 projects . . . many of the popular
ones from last year will be back, along with some exciting new
additions to our list.
Want to get involved:
• become a Project Captain (contact Susan Zeiger for
more information, susan.zeiger@regiscollege.edu or 617
354-8438)
Camp osty
NFTY Regional Dance at TOS!
• bring in a book for our book drive
• encourage a friend or neighbor to join you!
Mitzvah Day Co-Chairs
Debbie Klein, debbieak20@comcast.net
Saturday, March 8
Milly Plovnick, mkrakow1@gmail.com
Susan Zeiger, susan.zeiger@regiscollege.edu
6 - 11 PM
For students in grades 9 - 12
A wonderful addition to your from throughout the Northeast!
Jewish Music Collection:
Contact Kate if you haven’t yet handed in
Sh’ma Koleinu your forms and want to come!
Cantor Randall Schloss
Parents: Call the school office
An inspiring and diverse selection if you’d like to volunteer to
of Jewish Liturgical music work in the kitchen, chaperone
the dance, assist with
registration, or any of the
$18.00—available in the Polly Epstein many things we need help
Gift Shop, or from Cantor Schloss with during the event!
Yizkor Elohim - May God Remember
Evelyn Andelman, mother-in-law of Judith Andelman
Samuel Gordon, grandfather of Jason Kriger, great uncle of Doug and Michael Gordon
Thea Kern, mother of Robert Coopersmith
Those listed below are recorded in our Book of Remembrance, Windows or on Memorial Plaques. An asterisk indicates that the plaque will be
illuminated during the week of yahrzeit.

March 1-8 (Adar-I 24-Adar-II 1) Sophie Z. Libby Anne G. Levingston * Dr. Theodore Gorfine
Albert B. Abrams Rebecca B. Linsky * Rachel Daniels Levy Herman S. Greene
Ida Alberg Ira Lipman Maurice Lewenberg * Moris Greenhood
Charlotte Avers Ada M. Lipsitz Martha Linsky * Sidney Guttentag *
Ruth Avers Esther Magid Esther Naomi Liss Marvin Heisman
Harry D. Barr * Henry Masters * Dorothy W. Lobel * Joseph Himmel
Lillian S. Basch * Joel G. Mendoza * Maurice Lowenberg * Marilyn Iskols
Paul Benjamin Beal Lazarus Mordecai * Robert I. Mann * Saul Kaplan
Helen S. Benjamin * Miriam Hillson Morse * Rebecca Marks Irene S. Kates *
Esther Berkeley * Harriet Porosky * Jacob S. Merriman Florence Katz
Samuel Bernhardt * Matthew Porosky * Gary Meyers Albert Kessler *
Solomon Bocholtz Pauline Rose Beatrice I. Morse * Hilda S. Cohen Kopel *
Isadore Bromfield * Bell B. Shapiro * Israel Nesson * Lawrence G. Laskey *
Beatrice L. Buchman * Ada Silverman Hyman E. Orenberg * Rebecca Levi
Dallas Chamberlin Isaac Simon * Harold Palefsky Seymour Levine
Edith Chapman * Charlotte Singer William Pastan * Etta Levinson
Hyman Cohen Monte Small William Penn * Anatole Levy
Katherine Cohen Jacob Sorkin Betty Perlmutter Rebecca Levy
Myer Cohen Irving Spivack * Ida E. Polakewich * Adele Lubart
Lenore Cohn Anna Strecker Ada Posner Esther Nadel *
Fahanna Dallal Leonard Stephen Sulkis * Philip Raphael Simon Newman
Herman Dana * Doris Waldman William Resnick Caroline Peyser
Morris M. Dobkin * Martin Wax Oscar Rosenberg Louis Joseph Rose *
Lois Edelstein Bessie Wilker * Sarah Smith Rosenfield Elizabeth Rosenstein
Minnie D. Epstein * Aaron W. Woolf Ida Ross Josephine B. Rosenthal
Harold D. Feuer Benjamin H. York * Joseph Rubin Burton Ross Rosnosky
Harold D. Feuer Josephine Wilinsky Zich Annie Salomon Julia A. Ross *
Shirley Foreman Fine Nellie Zimmerman Mayer Salomon * Samuel Ross *
Harry Fishman Lillian B. Seaman * Esther M. Ruthfield
Martin A. Forrest * March 9-15 (Adar-II 2-8) Herman H. Seligman * Tena Schaeffer *
Annie Fox * Rosy Aaron Laurence M. Shapiro * Samuel Shapiro
Morris Freiman Sophie Alpert * Harry Spunt * John F. Sherman
Michel Genkina Harold Barrie Shifra Tanfilyev Rita Cohen Shurdut *
Alice E. Ginsberg * Mae Bass Rachel D. Wolper Bessie L. Slosberg *
Ernest Glotzer * Helen Berk * Eva B. Wyzanski Ida Werby *
Alfred Gold Ida Z. Bernstein Ida Zabarsky Harry Eli White
Sarah Goldberger Sara Bleichmar Emil Zordan Rose Winnick *
Rae Goldfarb Reuben Broomfield *
Julius Goldstein Saul Butters * March 16-22 (Adar-II 9-15) March 23-31 (Adar-II 16-24)
Doris Gordon Gloria Cohen * Amelia Basch Aaron Adelman
May J. Grossman * Isaac Cohen Eva R. Basch * Beatrice Baker
Annie Harris * Mendel Cohen Julius Beal * Ray Belt
Oscar A. Harvey * Joseph A. Corman * Sarah Berehovich Mendall Benjamin
Edward Herman * Samuel Saul Eisenberg Yale Berelson Abe Berk
G. Irving Hillson Jesse P. Fisher * Herman Bershbow * David Berman
William Hirshman * Morton Franklin Jeanette Brooks * Beatrice Freidson Bernat
Marjorie B. Hyde * Miriam Linsky Frieman * Samuel Cohen Hulbert Beyer
Leon K. Jacobs Tsipa Genkina Herman Cooks * Mier Birnbach
Bonnie Sue Judkowitz Shepard R. Glass Robert Cubell Ethel Bloom
Susi Kaufman Fanny G. Glassman * Nancy R. Damm * Audrey Faith Blumberg
Messoda Khiat * Louis Glovin * Amy E. Daniels Beatrice Borteck
Rachel Klain John N. Gunsenhiser Calman T. Estrach * Philip Braunstein
Allan Klinger Maurice Hacker * Rachel Fishel Hill Brightman *
Leroy Koch Helen Kalisky Bertha Fox Rose Bromberg
Frank Kolton Sarah V. Keller Ann Francer Doris Bushwick
Seymour Koritz Marvin Meyer Mitchel Koritz Myer Friedman Florence W. Cantor
Lionel Burton Kosloff Frances Landau Tillie Glasker * Harry Chalfin *
Harry Lane Viola Laserson Jennette Gold Harry Cline *
Daniel Leibowitz Anna B. Lazarus Harry Goldenberg * Emanuel P. Cohen
Carrie Yarrin Levingston * Tillye Leventhal * Helen K. Goldstein * Samuel Cole
Rachel Levy Victoria L. Levine Eve Baker Gordon * Ruth Danielsohn
Yahrzeits, continued SABAH is Up and Running!
Barney Davis * Morris Linsky * SABAH (Synagogue Alliance for Connecting
Freida Diamond Bertha R. Lipner * Brookline Elders Living at Home) is a new
Joseph Epstein Martha Lowenstein
M. Peter Ferngold * Moshi Mashal
initiative to assist our senior congregants
Barbara Fine * Lena Messing living in Brookline. The aim is to reduce
Myer Finer * Sarah Hillson Nemser some of the daily hassles of living independ-
Irene Fisher Barbara Norman ently while strengthening connections, both
Alfred Fox Alan Mark Roberts
Hyman Garnick Earl E. Roiter * to their congregational family and the
Helen D. Gerome * Louis A. Rosenthal * broader community.
Evelyn B. Glovin * Henrietta Rosnosky
Harry A. Goodman * Robert Rotfort * Here’s how it works: Dave Levitan is our
Elinore Frances Goose * Louis Rothstein * Community Liaison. He works with Rabbi Alpert and older adult con-
S. Philip Gopen Harry Saldinger * gregants to make life a little easier. This can involve helping someone
Flora Salomon Green * Sara R. Sawyer *
Philip S. Green * Bernard Scheinberg locate a new physician or other needed resource to changing a ceil-
Larry Grozalsky Abraham Schwartz * ing light bulb. Dave can also assist in providing or helping arrange
Rachel Jacobs Minna Seidler * for transportation to Ohabei Shalom or community sponsored pro-
Louis Kalesky Hyman P. Selya grams and events.
Minnie Kaplan * David Silver
Dorothy R. Katz Hyman Silverman * Dave has a wealth of experience working with people of all ages and
Simon Krakow Alexander Simpson *
Naomi Kritzer Helen S. Slosberg * in developing new programs. His background includes public service
Ethyl Goldstein Kublin * Leah Smith * in personnel management, direct human service with youth and sen-
Lloyd Lambert Mildred Messing Smith iors, and private sector training and development. He’s even an
Mary L. (Mae) Laskey * Nathan Smith * Eagle Scout! Though currently living just south of Boston with his
Mathew Lebow Jerold Snyder
Esther Levenson * Celia Goodman Stern * wife, Amy, and their two children, Josh and Shayna, Dave lived in
Simon Levi Anita Stone Brookline while earning a Master’s in Public Administration at Suffolk
Fred Levine Enid P. Talambiras University.
Mary Skibelsky Levins Rose Thalheimer
Jacob Lewis Mary Tobias SABAH is an innovative model program funded by CJP and managed
Max Linsky * Hyman Winig by Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JF&CS). It is a collaboration
between Ohabei Shalom, Kehillath Israel and Young Israel and builds
on the JCC Without Walls program.
If you are interested or know of an older adult congregant living in
Brookline who might benefit from this free program, please contact
Rabbi Alpert.

March Special Birthdays

Ms. Janie Kritzman
Ms. Rebecca Blum
Mr. Harold M. Finch
Ms. Amy Hozid
Ms. Barbara R. Gerber
Ms. Irene Kerzner
Dr. Jeffrey N. Katz
Ms. Terry Schubach
Ms. Amy Barnum Wilson
Ms. Rosa Lynn Schoeff
Mr. Marc Casper
Mrs. Hinda L. Shuman
Mrs. Shari Churwin
Mr. Robert M. Kaye
Ms. Ellen White
Mr. Robert Silton

Special Anniversaries
Leo & Stella Levi
Don Steinbrecher & Shellee Robbins
March Funds
General Fund Arnold & Ann Archer Rebecca Berstein
The Sisterhood of Temple Jerry & Sarah Kravitz Max Kravitz
Ohabei Shalom David & Pearl Alberts Aaron A. Alberts
In Honor Of Pauline A. Rhodes Esther P. Mann
Ita Wiener Harold Koritz R. K. (Shelley) Schwartz Isaac Yaffa
Elliot Comenitz Barney Comenitz
Fund for Life Long In Memory Of Howard U. Passman Marlene Passman
Learning Bertha Passman
Martin Plovnick & Milly Evie Bazer Shirley Brown Seymour Stadfeld
Krakow George Traster Mildred Rose Traster
Minyan Fund In Honor Of Paula Witten Bernard Witten
Alan & Judy Shepro Harold Koritz Seymour Saslaw & Sarah Saslaw
In Memory Of Jacquelynn Abraham-
Ed & Margie Kahn Samuel H. Zitter Saslaw
Fredrick M. Berk Harold Berk Florence S. Hootstein Richard Hootstein
Bernice L. Wyzanski Esther Miller Wyzanski Marylin Klickstein Louis Aryeh Leib Shapiro
Phyllis Kaplan Celia Kaplan Olins Piano Fund
Doris R. Zich David L. Rosenberg While there are too many names to list individually, a
Howard J. Freedman Arline Freedman special thankyou to all who supported the Olins Piano
Gertrude Goldberg William Goldberg Fund through the Feb. 2nd concert and additional
Edward & Elizabeth Jacobs Cyrus L. Jacobs donations.
June Hurwitz Robert Alberg In Honor Of
Aileen B. Cabitt Henry L. Cabitt John & Beth Gamel The birth of two new
Eliot & Kyra Berson Fannie Kaplan granddaughters to Ellen
Ellen S. Lane Evelyn M. Lane Harder & Edward Bloom
Esther P. Gorfine Frank Gorfine
Natalie Rosengard Hyman L. Rosengard Gloucester Fire Synagogue
Edwin & Mary Rosen Raymond Bruce Rothstein Rebuilding
Kevin Berger Joseph Blumenthal Marcia E. Levine
Bernice & Kevin Berger Dana Eliezer Berger Charles & Doreen
George Rabinowitz Andrew C. Rabinowitz Bilezikian
Mark S. Greenbaum Priscilla Greenbaum Jill D. Wallach
Larry & Denise Green Beatrice Berson Louise Levingston
Sally G. Dubrow Leonore K. Grover Marie Cloutier & Jeffrey
Selma J. Bengis Maurice Prolman Hermes
Anita B. Garfinkle Charles Garfinkle
Bertram J. Miller Melvin H. Miller Gopen Library Fund In Memory Of
Morris Greenbaum Priscilla Greenbaum Marylin Klickstein Louis Aryeh Leib Shapiro
Francine Achbar William Coughlin Pulpit Flowers Fund In Memory Of
Adele Blank Irving Blank George Rabinowitz Nathan Rabinowitz
Selma Gordon Mary Gordon-Silverman
Frank & Lillian Zabarsky Hodel Zabarsky Rabbi Alpert Discretionary
Selma J. Bengis Milton M. Bengis Fund
Shirley Spero Louis Spero In Memory Of
Beth I. Glasky Lila Glasky Hilda Lopez Dorothy Braunstein
Osa Kamp Andrew Von Bargen
Marilyn M. Barron Sumner Mayburg In Honor Of
Robert M. Levine Fannie Levine Phoebe Langenthal Harold Koritz
Marilyn Himelfarb Harold D. Himelfarb
 Friday Night Lights
Conversations to Set Your Mind Aglow
Shabbat evenings highlighting speakers from
our congregation with dinner and roundtable discussion

Friday March 14th

Mark Lipof:
“It’s Self-Esteem, Stupid!”
Reflecting on Self-Image
Through the Lifespan.
Moderated by Ellen Alfaro

6 p.m. Service with Speaker

Followed by Dinner and Roundtable Discussion
More Friday Night Lights: May 16th featuring Jonathan Kaufman
Free child care provided during the service and the after-dinner roundtable discussion
If cost is a factor in your attendance, please contact Marylin in the synagogue office.
Please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share with your table mates.

“Friday Night Lights” Shabbat Dinner - Fri, March 14 Reservations Due Mon March 10!!
Name: _____________________________________________ _____Adults @ $15.00 = $______

____Children under 10 @ $10.00 = $______

Donation for those who would otherwise be unable to join us $ ______
Total: $ ______
Please list ages of child(ren) for childcare. ______________
__ Enclosed find my check. (payable to Temple Ohabei Shalom)
Please charge my __ MasterCard __ Visa ______ - _______ - _______ - _______ Exp. ____/____
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________
Or call the synagogue office: 617-277-6610
 Jewish Family and Children’s
Oha-BUY when you shop online! Service Greater Boston’s
When you use our website (www.ohabei.org) to do
your internet shopping, our Temple receives a com- Jewish Food Pantry
mission on almost every item purchased...all at no ad- Temple Ohabei Shalom’s
ditional cost to you. For any of our merchants, just monthly contribution is:
click on their logo and you’ll arrive at their website as
usual. But when you make a purchase, we get a little a Tuna and Shampoo
“piece of the action” paid by the merchant.
We especially need shampoo!
To make this work, all you
have to do is always go to the
merchants using one of our Donations can be brought to the synagogue and
special links. Just come here placed in the baskets by the Chapel or near the eleva-
and then go there...it’s that tor. You can also write a check to the Sisterhood of
Ohabei Shalom with “Family Table” in the memo line
easy. Please bookmark our
or volunteer to drive our contributions to the collec-
homepage so you don’t forget
tion center in Waltham just one Sunday a year,
how to find your way back. 9:30am—11:30am
Going through us has no im-
pact on what you see at the If you are interested in
merchant...it all looks the helping, Contact Dottie
same except we benefit. Berman at 617-277-6610
Try it...it’s easy...and thanks for all your support! or Dberman@ohabei.org.
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March Shabbat Celebrations & Events

March
Sat 1 9:00am Torah Study, Rabbi Alpert
10:30am Shabbat Service, Chapel
3:00 pm TOSTY Shul-In (grades 1 & 2 and parents)
Sun 2 9:15am ARS: grades K-7
Mon 3 6:00pm ARS High School
7:00pm “What Happens After I Die?” Rabbi Alpert
Tue 4 3:30pm ARS: Grades 4-7
Fri 7 6:00pm Shabbat Across America Congregational Dinner
(Reservations Required, please call the office)
8:00pm Shabbat Rishon with STORAHTELLING
Sat 8 9:00am Torah Study, Rabbi Alpert
10:30am Shabbat Service with STORAHTELLING
6:00 pm NFTY Regional Dance @TOS
Sun 9 9:15am ARS: grades K-7
9:15 am STORAHTELLING Family Program
(grades 4-7 & parents)
1:00 pm Zimriya (youth choral festival) Temple Israel
Mon 10 6:00pm ARS High School
7:00pm “What Happens After I Die?” Rabbi Alpert
Tue 11 3:30pm ARS: Grades 3-7
Fri 14 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service
Sat 15 9:00am Torah Study, Rabbi Alpert
10:30am Shabbat Service with ADL Speaker
Sun 16 9:15am ARS: grades K-7
11:00am “My People’s Prayer Book”, Cantor and Rabbi
12:30 MOSTY & BOSTY Youth Group Events
Mon 17 6:00pm ARS High School
7:00pm “What Happens After I Die?” Rabbi Alpert
Tue 18 3:30pm ARS: Grades 3-7
6:30pm Brotherhood Purim Shpiel and Dinner Meeting
Thu 20 6:00pm Purim Pizza Dinner (reservations required)
6:30pm Purim Shpiel and Service
Fri 21 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service
Sat 22 9:00am Torah Study, Rabbi Alpert
10:30am Sisterhood Shabbat Service
Sun 23 9:15am ARS: grades K-7
9:30am “My People’s Prayer Book”, Cantor and Rabbi
10:30am Purim Carnival
Mon 24 6:00pm ARS High School
7:00pm “What Happens After I Die?” Rabbi Alpert
Tue 25 3:30pm ARS: grades 3-7
Fri 28 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service
Sat 29 9:00am Torah Study, Rabbi Alpert
10:30am Brotherhood Shabbat Service
7:00pm TOS Dinner/Dance, rsvp to Temple Office
Sun 30 9:15am ARS: grades K-7
11:00am “My People’s Prayer Book”, Cantor and Rabbi
Mon 31 6:00pm ARS High School

Thomas M. Alpert Rabbi

Randall Schloss Cantor Monday—Thursday 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m..
Daily Worship

Emily Gopen Lipof Rabbi Emerita

Leonard Davidson President Saturday 6:00 p.m.
Shari A. Churwin Education Director Sundays & Holidays 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Kate Mikesh Director of Informal Education Ohabei Shalom is the area’s only Reform
Amanda Singer Education Programs Coordinator
synagogue providing daily prayer for those in need
Dottie Berman Interim Executive Director
Karen Landman Executive Assistant to the Clergy of solace or a quiet moment of introspection.
Alan Shepro Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Marylin Klickstein Administrative Assistant Each Daily Worship leader commits to one
Kim Singer B’nei Mitzvah Educator 20-minute weekly service. To become a leader,
David Sparr Music Director please call the synagogue office (617)277-6610.
Tidings is a monthly publication of Temple Ohabei Shalom
1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617)277-6610 www.ohabei.org March Candle Lighting Times
7 - 5:24 P.M. 21 - 5:40 P.M.
14 - 5:32 P.M. 29 - 5:48 P.M.
Updates
Nominating Committee Update
Leonard M. Davidson
After seeing national searches for
everything from the rabbi to cantor to
Tim e call:
executive director to caterer to trash
or a G ood
collector, the TOS nominating committee
has decided to think outside the ballot
F
box for this year’s slate of candidates for
the role of Temple president. Since this
5-ADAR
5
800-5
is an election year, we are fortunate that
many individuals have already shown that
they may have what it takes to be
$ucce$$ful. Since being president
means being president, whether it’s TOS or USA, it makes sense to
turn to those who have already expressed an interest in being
president to see what they might do for TOS now that they have
already given up on being president of the USA or in case they
decide that they would prefer to take our presidency and avoid the
cost, travail and scrutiny of that other presidential position.
The Octagon of Offering
We questioned some of the potential candidates on what they
thought of their potential to be president here at TOS: We thank the following people for their support.
Barack (he said it is pronounced “Baruch”) Obama: “I see a vision
of one TOS—not just those who come every Shabbat and those Lane Bryant
who only come on the High Holidays. If elected as your president, Haynes
I would make changes. You want to talk reform…I’ll show you Maidenform
reform. Diversity would really come to TOS if I’m elected.”
John McCain: “I would fight for this Temple the way I fought for
Please contact the synagogue office for more in-
the country. Having been imprisoned, I can understand better than formation on any of these opportunities...
any other candidate what it means to be a president of a shul”
Mitt Romney: “I would support the early 6:00 Friday night service
and I would support the 8:00 service as well. I would support The Square of Sustenance
lowering dues and I would support letting the people have more tax
benefits by making greater contributions to the Temple. Being
from around here, I would have a geographic advantage. Belmont The Triangle of Temerity
already has a Temple that I helped to build. It’s time to do the
same in Brookline. Plus, I am already familiar with Spanish-
speaking workers….”
The Rhombus of Reflection
Hillary Clinton: “TOS and I have a lot in common….a legacy of a
woman in charge…a Chelsea connection…having family members
running the place…Bills that are out of control. I think that I
would fit right in.” The Oval of Obligation
Rudy Guiliani: “Hey, I’m from New York City, need I say more? I
may be Italian, but I know from tzuris, tzimmes, and tzitzes….”.
The Hexagon of Happiness
John Edwards: “You really want another lawyer in charge? If so, I
can make a case for TOS better than anybody and I’ll work on a
contingent fee basis…I just want 33% of new membership dues…
how does that sound?” The Rectangle of Righteousness.
Mike Huckabee: “Are you serious?”
Well, folks, the slate of candidates is certainly about to get more
interesting. The annual meeting should really be fun this year!
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Purim Celebrations & Events—Think about it.

March
Sat 1 9:00am Adult Learning: “How to get someone’s entire life
story in 5 minutes,” Marylin Klickstein
Sun 2 9:15am (Senior) Adult Learning: How To Drive in Florida
Mon 3 7:00pm Learning Mondays: “What Happens After
I’m Born?”
Tue 4 7:00pm Social Butterflies Meeting
Thu 6 7:00pm Warm & Fuzzy committee meeting
Fri 7 6:00pm Call Your Mother
Sat 8 9:00am Did you call your mother?
10:30am Bat Mitzvah: Hannah Montanawitz
Sun 9 9:15am Adultery Learning: Family Values with Jamie Lynn
and Britney Spears
Tue 11 7:30pm Bored Meeting
Fri 14 6:00pm Call someone else’s mother
Sat 15 9:00am Beware the Ides of Adar II
Sun 16 9:15am Adulterated Learning: Yodel trope w/Cantor
Schloss and Miriam Von Trapp
Mon 17 7:00pm Rabbi Alpert sponsored (free) trip to Red Sox
training camp
Thu 20 6:30pm Purim Shpiel and Confusion
Fri 21 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service/Purim Hangover Seminar
7:30pm Hamentaschen Bake-off: Hillary Clinton/Alan Shepro
Sat 22 10:30am Bar Mitzvah: Bart Simpstein
Sun 23 9:15am Dancing with the Clergy Tryouts
Fri 28 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service:
Sat 29 9:00am Dancing with the Clergy Finals
6:00 pm Fenway Franks vs. Hebrew National with Barney Frank
Sun 30 9:15am SURVIVOR Ohabei Shalom: featuring TOS Staff
Mon 31 7:00pm Learning Mondays: Memos and Mysticism—a
Kabbalistic approach to organizing your desk,
your office and your life, Rabbi Tom Alpert

Emily G. Lipof Rabbi Sunshine

Thomas M. Alpert Paper King
March Candle Lighting Times
Randall M. Schloss Tenor Eleven Who are we kidding?
Leonard Davidson Lame Duck Get lit whenever you feel like it...it’s Purim!
Shari Churwin Yo Mama!
Kate Mikesh Head Cheerleader
Karen Landman Jack of all Trades
Alan Shepro Bookie
Jason Kriger Cookie Ohabei Shalom features daily prayer.—frequently
Daily Worship

Marylin Klickstein Super Greeter by TOS staff, who are known to pray for such
Kim Singer Enchanted Enchantress
Amanda Singer Not Related
things as patience, quiet, and a few extra hours in
David Sparr Zoe’s Dad each day. If we even get an answer on any of
Shari Churwin Interim Executive Director those we’ll let you know.
Geraldo Rivera No, not that one. Chiquito
Jimmy Rivera GRANDE Each Daily Worship leader should be
Jose Delasantos Tall
Luis Vargas Venti
committed. Really.
Shari Churwin Membership Liaison

Cheerings is an annual publication of Temple Ohabei Shalom

I mean, really. You think we could be this
clever on a regular basis?? A
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