June 2024 Newsletter

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Adas
Shalom
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President's Message
RPC Message
Kehillah MAGNET
Adult Education
Sisterhood News
Safety & Security
June 2024
Calendar of Events
Contents
April 2024 - Donors
Mi Sheberakh
June 2024 Yahrzeits
Observed
J U N E 2 0 2 4 | 2 4 T H O F I Y A R 5 7 8 4 - 2 4 T H O F S I V A N 5 7 8 4
Rabbi Meeka’s Musings
Shalom everyone!
Shalom everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am ready to change
gears and reduce stress, meaning, that I am ready for summer,
outdoors and engaging in activities that nourish my soul and entire
being.
Working in our yard, clearing out old dead leaves and branches
which remained on our lawn since last Fall; making room for
greenery and colorful blooms to spring and spread out everywhere.
Observing all God’s creatures coming out to enjoy the warmth,
critters like snakes, foxes, songbirds and lizards of all shapes and
colors….
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Rabbi Meeka's Musings
Continued
I need a break from the news. I need a break from worrying….
Since July of last year, I have been cultivating a hidden passion that’s been lying
dormant since my childhood: horseback riding, and horsemanship. For almost a
year now I have been taking weekly horseback riding lessons, while working in the
stables before and/or after our sessions, alongside my beloved instructor Lynn
King.
I think that moving to an area populated with stables, farming and farm life has
given me the opportunity to fulfil this dream of mine. Horseback riding has been
so important in helping me to develop emotional and spiritual connection with
these majestic and comforting beings. Being with horses has been essential to my
mental health, especially since October 7th. And this summer, I intend to do a lot
more of that: go on trail-rides, and volunteer my time caring for horses in the farms
where I ride.
This is my teacher Lynn, her horse
and my riding buddy Masa:
Masa and I are having fun!
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Rabbi Meeka's Musings
Continued
Even in Judaism we acknowledge the often necessary "refreshing break."
The Chovot HaLevavot, in Avodat Elokim, 4 (Chovot HaLevavot or The Duties of the Hearts is the
primary work of the Jewish scholar Bahya ibn Paquda, c. 11th century CE) said that “…when a
person needs a break from his/her learning or work, a hobby is considered necessary and actually
- obligatory.” Clearly, Rabbi Bahya considers hobbies as a necessary means, like breathing.
Rav Kook (Abraham Isaac Kook 1865 – 1935, the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of British Mandatory
Palestine; considered one of the fathers of religious Zionism) wrote that “…there's an ideal in
hiking: it is a mitzvah to walk in Israel.” Rav Kook encouraged doing yard work, woodwork and
really, anything constructive and relaxing (settling the Land, Chatam Sofer, Suka, 35). Rav Kook
said that part of the beauty of our tradition is that there is Godliness everywhere: in sculpturing,
carpentry, musicking, writing poetry, painting, and any other types of hobbies.
As summertime and breaktime approaches, I invite you to reach deep within yourself and ask:
“what can I do this summer, that I have been wanting to do, and haven’t given
myself the opportunity to do so yet? Perhaps pick up a musical instrument? Painting?
Gardening? Pottery? Writing? How about gymnastics? Or scrapbooking?
What is that special hidden gem within your yearning soul?
Summertime is a fantastic opportunity to take a little break out of our usual
activities, and try out something new, or continue to develop a relatively different
hobby you’ve started recently.
I will be delighted to hear about your adventures: your special vacation, your
special activity over the summer; a passion that brings you joy, and out of
your established routine! Write to me! rabbi@templeadasshalom.org
Happy summer.
With love, always,
Rabbi Meeka
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President's Message
Mark Wolkow
Many thanks!
Good things to remember!
The TAS Annual Meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your fellow
members’ volunteer recognitions, including Nord Award recipients Wendy
Drabinski and Melissa Immel. We will also thank departing and install new Board
Members and catch up with all the recent and upcoming Temple happenings. Enjoy
the camaraderie of friends as well as a tasty catered dinner. Click here to register. The
event will be held at the shul on June 8 starting at 6:00 p.m.
That will give you almost 24 hours to recover from our semi-annual Rock Shabbat,
which will take place on Friday, June 7th. This has been hugely popular, with just the
right mix of upbeat liturgical melodies and rock tunes you can’t help but tap your foot
to… or sing along! Rabbi Meeka, Mike Mullis, the Choir, and the TAS Band have been
working hard to make this the best one yet!
I am proud to report that the TAS Board has approved a Temple Code of Ethics.
Hear more on this important policy at the Annual Meeting.
Lastly, we have one Board position to fill - the Board Secretary. Small time
commitment. No experience necessary. Looks good on a resume. And you get to
know some great people and have a better understanding of how the Temple
operates. Please contact me if you or someone you know might be interested.
June Service Multi
Access Information
and Links
Please note that streaming will
be done via YouTube.
YouTube links for all of our
services can be found on our
calendar. No passcodes are
required. Past and present
services and other events can also
be found on our YouTube
channel.
Friday, June 7th
Rock Shabbat
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-
7:00pm
In-Person service starts at 7:00pm
Friday, June 14th
Shavuot Services
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-
7:00pm
In-Person service starts at 7:00pm
Friday, June 21st
Daven & Dine
Live Streaming starts at 6:00pm-
6:15pm
In-Person service starts at 6:15pm
Friday, June 28th
Pride Shabbat
Live Streaming starts at 6:45pm-
7:00pm
In-Person service starts at 7:00pm
Shalom,
Mark
YOUTUBE LINK FOR
SERVICES
https://www.youtube.com/@
templeadasshalom/streams
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RPC Message
Mike Mullis
Happy Summer Temple Adas Shalom Families!
Can you believe it is already June? The sun is starting to shine, the temperature is starting to
rise, the school year is almost over (and already over for our Religious School), and things here
at Temple Adas Shalom are also starting to heat up! We have some wonderful services
coming up with a little of everything for everyone!
June 7th is Rock Shabbat! Prayers you know, with a fun and spiritually uplifting melodies
and beats performed by Rabbi Meeka, Mike Mullis & the TAS Choir, and the TAS Band!
Families of all ages are always welcome!
June 14th come celebrate Shavout and the presenting of the 10 Commandments from
Moses to our people! There will be a Yiskor service along with a wonderful Tikkun Leil (study
session) with Rabbi Meeka!
June 21st is Daven & Dine, our every other month early service where you come for the
praying, stay (or go out in this case) for the food and comradery! This month’s after-service
dinner will be at the All-American Steakhouse.
June 28th is Pride Shabbat, led by Rabbi Meeka and members of our LBGTQ+ community!
Celebrating our community and our long-standing tradition of openness to all!
So we’ll see you in the Sanctuary! And as always, if you have ideas and want to be part of
helping to “shape our Shul” life here at Temple Adas Shalom, the Religious Practices
Committee is the place for you! We would love to have you! Reach out to Mike Mullis, Linda
Needel, or any of the members of the RPC for more information on joining the RPC!
B'Shalom,
Mike Mullis, RPC Co-Chairs
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Kehillah MAGNET
Sarah O’Donnell & Joel Yoffee
Shalom Temple Adas Shalom Community!
Kehillah MAGNET is busily planning for our 2024-2025 school
year, and registration will continue throughout the summer.
If you know of families with children in Grades Pre-K
through ten who want their children to learn about their
Jewish culture, history, and traditions, please send them our
way to secure their materials!
We are currently looking to expand the number of educators that
we have on staff, as well as move to an individualized model of
teaching Mid-Week Hebrew. If you are interested in learning more
about teaching or tutoring for the 2024-2025 school year, please
email Sarah O’Donnell at principal@templeadasshalom.org today!
As we move into the summer, I would like to thank Joel
Yoffee for his many years of service as our Kehillah MAGNET
Religious School Chair and teacher. Ashira Quabili will be
stepping into the role of committee chair as of June 1st, and
we are fortunate to have Joel continue as a substitute for our
school!
I also want to welcome Alexa McAndrew as our incoming second
grade teacher and welcome back Jason Allen as our incoming
eighth/nineth grade teacher for the 2024-2025 school year!
Please mark your calendars for our Religious School Rummage Sale which will be
taking place in our social hall from Friday, July 12th – Sunday, July 14th. This sale is
almost pure profit for our school, and we will need much support (and many donated
items) to make it happen. I am currently seeking volunteers to set up the sale, run the
stands, and bake items. Our baked goods such as challah and other desserts brought in
excellent revenue! Email Sarah with how you can help!
Rummage Sale Drop Off Dates: Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7
Please check out the temple calendar for all upcoming events and see you soon
Joel Yoffee
Kehillah MAGNET Religious School Committee Chair
Sarah O’Donnell
Kehillah MAGNET Principal
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Upcoming
Adult
Educational
Events
Stay updated with
upcoming events on the
Temple Calendar.
Adult Education
Brian Folus
Dear Congregants,
Shalom, this is my last Newsletter article as Chair of Adult Ed. Starting June 1st
your new Chair is Dr. David Dirlam, I know he will do a great job leading this
committee in bringing you great Adult Ed. Programs and events. I wish to thank
our committee members who have worked with dedication and commitment
during my tenure as Chair. Thank you to Steve Marksamer, Roz Spergel, Denise
Gordon, David Dirlam, and Mark Wolkow it has been an honor and a pleasure
working with all of you. I would like to urge more of our congregation to join this
committee. We would like to hear from more of our congregation as to what
programs we can bring to you. We are looking at two new programs for the Fall,
Meditation class and Parenting Skills class. We will, most probably, continue our
quarterly programs such as Book discussions, Lunch & Learn, Dessert & Discuss,
and Jewish themed Movie night. We will also continue to work with Rabbi Meeka
to promote classes that she will be leading.
We truly hope you will join us for these upcoming events and send us suggestions
and request for topics or movies or programs you would like the Adult Ed.
Committee to provide for you.
As always feel free to sit in on a meeting, just click on the link in the Calendar.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Shalom,
Brian Folus
Adult Ed. Chair
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Sisterhood News
Deborah Temple
The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the evenings are filled with gentle
breezes. Just like that, the summer months are upon us, and our TAS Sisterhood year is
winding down for the year, but not before two more magnificent events: The End of
Year Event at JD’s Smokehouse and Tudor Manor on June 2nd and the Congregational
Meeting, Installation, and Dinner on June 8th. Mark your calendars now for these fun
events!
Sisterhood
Events
All our Sisterhood dates are
posted on the Temple Calendar
and appear in bright pink.
Sisterhood End of Year Event
Sunday, June 2nd 11am-3pm
Throughout the summer, squeezed in among beach trips, mountain treks, and family
reunions, our Sisterhood board will be busy preparing for next year – the ideas have
been flying and the excitement building! We are expecting fun, enticing, and fulfilling
events and activities to match our growing membership! This year, our plans include
keeping our traditional offerings and adding new mini events that may interest a
smaller segment of our membership. Let us know what you want to do with a couple of
Sisterhood pals, and we will get it on the calendar, too – because this is your Sisterhood
and your choices –
we are not your Bubbe’s Sisterhood!
Our membership year is July 1st to June 30th. If you have not joined TAS Sisterhood, yet,
this is an ideal time to get in for our 2024-2025 year at only $36. If you are already a
member, it is the perfect time to renew your membership at only $42. Membership
payments can be given to Pat Wolkow or mailed to her home address (see the
directory) or paid through PayPal at TAS Sisterhood. So, whether you attend services
regularly or not, whether you are looking to make lifelong friends, attend social outings,
participate in social action activities, or thinking of applying for a camper scholarship;
your Sisterhood membership is a valuable part of the Temple Adas Shalom experience –
join us today!
Deborah Temple
Sisterhood President
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Safety & Security
Pat Wolkow
Thankful that we have been quiet on our Temple campus!
We have submitted another grant application. We received news that
since the requests have far exceeded the funds available, the agency
needs additional time to review and make the best choices of
awardees. We will search for other funding, but if anyone knows of
other grant funding available, please notify Pat Wolkow or DeNae
Harmon.
CLICK HERE TO
CHECK OUT THE
NEW EVENT FORM!
In the meantime let’s not take for granted what we have gained by
being careless or relaxed in our safety behavior.
Keep exterior doors secure by checking that they close tightly, no
propping open!
Sanctuary and Social Hall doors should only be held open by an
individual person so that they close when unattended and the
locking magnets can secure us in a lockdown emergency.
Never admit strangers into the building.
Reread safety tips in sanctuary pews to remind yourselves of
emergency actions.
Wear your name badges.
Report any oddities you notice, no matter how silly. Be aware!!!
Keep hallways, and sanctuary pathways between seats clear for
swift and safe exiting.
Sign up for ALICE training.
Your Security Team!
security@templeadasshalom.org
-Pat Wolkow
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Temple Adas Shalom’s June 2024 Calendar of Events

WE STAND WITH ISRAEL
JOIN US IN SOLIDARITY
FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT
DIETARY LAWS
OBSERVED
Thursday, June 6, 2024
7:30 am • Registration & Networking
8:00 – 9:00 am • Breakfast & Program
9:00 am • Exclusive Donor Society Meet & Greet*
Pikesville, MD • Address Provided Upon Registration
NO COST TO
ATTEND
EVENT CHAIRS
Rachel & Marshall Klein
Betsy & Lou Narrow
Erika Pardes Schon &
Lew Schon
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Dr. Chet Stein
President, Mid Atlantic
FEATURING
Shahar Azani
Veteran Israeli Diplomat & Senior Vice President, Jewish Broadcasting Services
Having served for over 16 years in Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Shahar will join us at this
critical moment to share his thoughts on current affairs in Israel and what it means for
Jewish people around the globe.
RSVP Required at
No Cost to Attend
jnf.org/bfimd
*Exclusive Donor Society Meet & Greet is open to donor society members giving
$5,000 or more to the current campaign.
Nanci Seff
President, Maryland
MORE INFORMATION
Alisa Murstein, Director, Maryland & Delaware
amurstein@jnf.org • 410.486.3317 x844
For security purposes pre-registration is required for all guests. Attendees will be subject to a security
check, and we reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion.
jnf.org
800.JNF.0099

April 2024 – Donors
BUILDING FUND (L'dor V'dor)
Rob & Charna Kinneberg (L’dor V’dor)
Rayna & David Richardson (L’dor V’dor)
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Rob & Charna Kinneberg - In memory of Bill Broemm
H Carol Mohr & David Brown - In memory of Bill Broemm
HJC General Fund
Brad & Ann Cogan
Lisa Cohen Feldman & Jerome Feldman In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Leila Diamant In Memory of Elise Schipper
Leila Diamant In Memory of Elise Schipper
David Diamond In Memory of Bill Broemm
Jayne Klein In Memory of Evelyn Bell
Jayne Klein In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Jayne Klein In Memory of Sandy Schapiro
Diana Newman In Memory of Evelyn Bell From the Drake University
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Carol Schwartz RELIGIOUS In Memory PRATICE of Evelyn DONATION Bell
Mark & Patricia Wolkow In Memory of Sandy Schapiro, wife of Howard
Schapiro
Mark & Patricia Wolkow In Memory of Janet Miller, mother of Robin
Way
Mark & Patricia Wolkow In Memory of Bill Broemm
Michael Wolnerman In Memory of Evelyn Bell
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April 2024 – Donors
MT’filah Siddur Fund/ Book of Remembrance
Denise & Arthur Gordon
Burt & Gerri Bronk
Marvin Kravitz Scholarship Assistance Fund
Thomas Gould In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Neil Jacobson In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Mel Schorin In Memory of Ms Shana Kravitz
Marsha Thaler & Robert Thaler Dear David, Deb, Sam and
Jeremy, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your
mother and grandmother, Shana Kravitz. Sending lots of love,
Marsha and Rob Thaler
Larry Verbit In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Deena Zuckerman In Memory of Shana Kravitz
Garden Fund/ Oneg Fund/ Choir Donation
Helene Cole - In memory of Evelyn Bell
Elizabeth & Kurt Westendorf
Terry Weiner & Herb Abrams - Jack Gwin’s Bar Mitzvah
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Mi Sheberakh * We Pray for Healing
Amelia Parsons
Burt Bronk
Daniel Hurst
Elise Dirlam-Ching
Fred Belkin
Harvey Malin
Heather Mullis
Joyce Levy Levine
Justin Orellana Garcia
Natalie Litofsky
Orin Zwik
Steve Nohowel
June 2024 - Yahrzeits Observed
Harry Schneck
Marilyn Gordon
Merrill Bertram Glasser
Leo Spergel
Rose Asner
Hannah Arotsky
Irvin Paul Gilden
Johanna Bernheim
Dora Sacks
Fira Sirkis
Erwin Milton Budner
Malca Rothenberg
Anna Greenfield
Gladys Way
Audrey Wachsman
Edward Levine
Muriel Norma Marksamer
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Samuel Sadowsky
Stanley Pillersdorf
Susanne Ragland-Turner
Dr. Wallace H. Sadowsky
Elsie Snyder
Annette Fridberg
Rodney Ragland
Sol Yurow
Michael Shuman
Doree E. Shipley
George Schechter
Michelle Richardson
Samuel Stein
Harry Ross
Sarah L. Korenfeld
Marcel Spigler
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Caring Note
Caring is about both the simchas and healing through support and community.
Is there a moment you would like to share, privately or publicly?
We want to be there for you so please let us know.
Email the Caring Committee at caring@templeadasshalom.org
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