IN THIS ISSUE
- Search Update
- Babka!!!
- Tu B'Shevat
- An Update on Cuba
- Book Club
- Social Action: In Our Backyard
- Donate Blood
- Afghan Refugee Update
- Meet A Member
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January 2022 Newsletter
Rabbi Elhanan "Sunny" Schnitzer
Tevet/Shevat 5782
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CLICK for the Complete BJC January Events Calendar
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Kriat HaRav—The Rabbi’s Call
Rabbi Elhanan “Sunny” Schnitzer
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We did it!
Not once, but twice.
On December 6, the White House announced a full diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Canada quickly followed suit.
A few days earlier, after multiple calls, cards, and emails, many by BJC members, Congressman Jaime Raskin announced his co-sponsorship of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in Congress.
On December 6, the resolution passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 428 – 1. Previously Representatives Trone, Rupersburger, and Sarbanes had signed on as co-sponsors as well as 7 Virginia congresspersons including Gerry Conolly. The Senate passed a similar measure this past summer. After reconciliation, the bill went to the President, and on December 23, President Biden signed The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
The law bans all imports from Xinxiang province unless the U.S. government determines that the products were not made with forced labor. The bill also requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign entities and individuals that have “knowingly” facilitated forced labor involving Uyghurs and other persecuted minorities.
Within 90 days, the State Department must determine if the treatment of Muslim minorities constitutes crimes against humanity or genocide and outline strategies to address it.
While a diplomatic boycott does not have the force or impact of an economic boycott, it still signals clearly that that the United States and other Western democracies will not stand silent in the face of genocide.
Our BJC members began their efforts surrounding this issue in September when I spoke about it from the Bimah at our High Holy Day services. In addition to the outreach by our members to our representatives and senators, a determined few showed up at multiple rallies and demonstrations to lend our support to the Uyghur population of our region. BJC members Marty Ganzglass, Karen Levi, and Gary Sampliner went so far as to work in close alliance with Jewish World Watch to create a multi- city demonstration to coincide with the observance of Kristallnacht on November 9.
All of this goes to lend credence to a quote I have pointed many times in the past by anthropologist Margaret Meade, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Working to uphold the highest principles of Judaism in our world, and to be a “light to the nations,” have been guiding principles for our congregation and for my rabbinic career. Working hand in hand with the members of BJC to do so has been my privilege. I have never been prouder of our community.
Rabbi Sunny Schnitzer
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President's Column—BJC Can Be Your Light
From Wynne Busman & Harri Kramer, Co-Presidents
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We have made our way to the secular New Year of 2021. This past year was certainly unprecedented in a multitude of ways and very challenging for most. The BJC family truly came together to find beautifully creative ways to stay connected and vibrant. We are so very proud of this community. We have become very comfortable with Zoom, but we are happy to have the opportunity to share the company of one another, pray and learn in our beloved BJC led by Rabbi Sunny.
As Jews, we observed “our” New Year in the fall. During the Days of Awe we reviewed our actions of the past year, asked for repentance and made resolutions. Now we get to do it again at the beginning of the secular year. Again, we look back and look ahead. Looking back, even with COVID-19, we had a full year at BJC. We celebrated High Holy Days, holidays, festivals, and Shabbat services. We shared the smachot of B'Nai Mitzvah and participated in the joy of Hanukkah. During nice weather we joined together for Shabbat Under the Stars We have much to celebrate!
We look forward to B’nai Mitzvot and celebrations of Tu B’Shevat in January, Purim in March, Pesach and Yom HaShoah in April, and Shavuot in June. Rabbi Sunny will continue Tuesday morning Torah study with the Abudaya community of Uganda, Torah study on Wednesday evenings, and our joyful Shabbat worship. Most important of all, we are looking forward to celebrating with Rabbi Sunny on the occasion of his retirement!
Looking ahead, what do you see? This is not a rhetorical question. What are your ideas? In the coming year, tell us your ideas about how we can all make our ideas become reality. Click on our names below to get in touch. We urge everyone to be a part of the continuing creative religious and social life of BJC.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we thank you for all you have done for BJC in the past. Thank you for being a part of our Congregational Conversations. Thank you for reviewing and voting to approve our updated and amended bylaws. Thank you for participating in our many activities put together by our Program Committee, Education Committee, ICPC, Social Action Committee, and staff.
We look forward to hearing your ideas, working with you in the year ahead and of course, seeing your participation at BJC. Happy New Year to all, with a Thank You to the Board, our families, and friends of BJC for your support this past year and in the new year.
A final thought: as we begin the new year, it feels a bit like Ground Hog Day with once again so many closures because of the Omicron variant. We’re working hard to be flexible in terms of continuing with our services and programming, which will be Zoomed through at least the middle of January. We hope to be back together soon—but only when we feel it is safe to do so. Please continue to consult BJC Now to learn how to connect.
Happy Secular New Year!
B’Shalom,
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UPDATES FROM THE SPIRITUAL LEADER SEARCH TEAM
The Gears Are in Motion
By Rachel Mosher-Williams and Shoshanah Drake, Search Team Co-Chairs
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In December, the Search Team focused on advertising for and beginning to review incoming applicants for BJC’s next Spiritual Leader. With thanks to all who participated in Congregational Conversations or otherwise provided characteristics/skills you hope to see in our Spiritual Leader, the Team polished and posted an ad that incorporated your feedback.
We have received several résumés in response to the ad and are in the process of screening those who may be a fit, with the plan of moving promising candidates forward through more in-depth interviews.
Now that the ad is posted on multiple Jewish job boards, we would love your help with spreading the word! Please consider posting about the Spiritual Leader position (use this link) on your social media accounts – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. You never know who you know who also knows someone who is just right for us!
We will continue to update you monthly. When we are at the point that we can introduce finalist candidates to the congregation—likely not until early spring—we will share much more information about those individuals. If you have any thoughts or questions in the meantime, please use search@bethesdawewish.org to contact us.
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Education Updates: Having Fun While Putting our Values into Action
By Maran Gluckstein, School Coordinator
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December’s Jewish Learning at BJC culminated in an activity in which the members of each participating family spoke among themselves to decide which values they felt were worth passing down L’Dor Vador, through the generations. They then worked in variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and collage to create a family crest that was a visual representation of those values. The families had meaningful discussions and created wonderful pieces of art.
January’s values of the month are Nedivut—Be Generous and G’milut Chasadim—Act with Loving Kindness. These values are especially important in the month in which we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His legacy demands of us that we continue to work toward the world he envisioned. Living the values of Nedivut and G’milut Chasadim will take us in the right direction.
As of now, our culminating activity will take place on January 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM in Memorial Hall; but please check BJC Now to find out if we will be virtual. We will be making and packing meals to feed the hungry in our community. All members of the congregation are invited to participate along with our school families. We will have a sign-up system so we can know how many will be involved.
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One other thing to consider: Many of us don’t share with our families when and to whom we make charitable contributions or why we choose those causes to support. In fact, doing so provides the people we love with material for thought and a pattern to follow as they develop their own senses of generosity and loving kindness.
B’Shalom,
Maran
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LET THE RABBI PROVIDE PASTORAL SUPPORT |
Please be in touch with me in times of joy, sadness, or illness in your life or in the lives of a loved one or another member of the congregation. HIPAA regulations have made getting information from hospitals extremely difficult. I greatly appreciate your help keeping me informed of the health needs of our congregation. If you have a pastoral need, please call the BJC Office at (301) 469-8636 or email me at rabbi@bethesdajewish.org.
When I am away, please contact Elizabeth Kirkpatrick in the BJC office at (301)469-8636, admin@bethesdajewish.org. She will know how to contact me or my substitute.
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SNAP SHOTS: Getting Together for Worship, Meaning, & Fun |
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Click for the complete BJC January Calendar
Zoom links will be provided in BJC Now.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE UPDATE
BJC continues our Friday night worship at 7:30 PM and Shabbat Morning Services at 10:30 AM. BJC will be all virtual through at least January 15. We will be continually re-assessing the safety of joining together in person. Consult BJC Now for the latest information about in-person activities and for links to services if you prefer to worship with us virtually. We’ve recently installed a new, improved sound system to enhance the Zoom experience. Try us out!
PROGRAMMING NOTE
We are regularly assessing the safety of gathering in person. At least through mid-January, all of our events are online only. Please continue to consult BJC Now for links and important updates.
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Shabbat with Members of the Choir
Friday, January 14, 7:30 PM Online
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Our wonderful choir members will lead us as we welcome in Shabbat! Friday night, January 14th at 7:30 pm. This Shabbat will be online only. The Zoom link will be in BJC Now.
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BABKA! BABKA! BABKA!
Sunday, January 9, 3 PM Online
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We're going to try again.
Mmmm Babka. Chocolate and Cake—what could be better?! It's easier to make than you think!
Join us online for a Zoom demonstration on how to make your chocolate filling, then roll and shape your babka.
See BJC Now for the Zoom link.
The recipe will be posted a week before the event.
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Tu B'Shevat Lunch & Learn
Saturday, January 15, 12:15 PM Online
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BJC is delighted to welcome Stephanie Berk from Tikkun Olam Farm for Tu B'Shevat! Stephanie will present a fun and informative learning session on the farm's many wonderful initiatives right here in Montgomery County.
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What's Happening In Cuba?
Sunday, January 16, 9 AM Online (via Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church)
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David Prinstein, Co-President of the Jewish Community of Cuba, knows first hand what life is like in Cuba.
For the Cuban-Jewish community, in addition to the challenges American Jews feel, add pandemic-exacerbated food shortages, a collapsing medical system, power blackouts, long lines for basic foodstuffs and just about everything else, lockdowns, and a lack of money due to a tightened United States-led embargo.
The curtailing of flights from the United States and other countries to Cuba led to a shortage of almost all common items, food stuffs, and medical supplies. Store shelves are bare. The Jewish community’s free pharmacies (which service both Jews and non-Jews) offered hard-to-find items that we take for granted like diapers, cough and cold medicines, Tylenol and aspirin, but now the shelves of the pharmacies are bare.
With a restoration of flights from the United States and Europe to Cuba, and control of the virus with 95 percent of the population inoculated with Cuba's homegrown vaccine, there is now an opportunity to bring in relief. David’s talk will raise your awareness and apprise you about the current situation; he also hopes to raise funds for the Cuban Jewish community's pharmacies.
David’s presentation is sponsored by the Cuba America Jewish Mission, Bethesda Jewish Congregation, Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church (BHPC), Tifereth Israel Congregation, and Adas Israel Congregation. Watch BJC Now for the link from BHPC.
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Tu B'Shevat Trivia Night
Thursday, January 20, 7:30 PM Online
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The Hanukkah Trivia night was a blast. Another holiday--another trivia contest!
Test your holiday knowledge against that of your fellow BJC members in a fun, online game of Kahoot.
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A Day of Public Service: Making Sandwiches
Saturday, January 22, 4 PM or at home
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Our entire congregation is invited to join our students and their families to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. week of service by making sandwiches at BJC. Our sandwiches will go to Martha’s Table. We’re committed to making at least 100 sandwiches.
In our perfect world, we will be able to be together in Memorial Hall to make the sandwiches. Our “Plan B” is to have you make sandwiches at home and deliver them in the afternoon at BJC. Our school coordinator, Maran Gluckstein, will then deliver the sandwiches.
Please check BJC Now and messages from the school for instructions.
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Book Club
Wednesday, January 26, 8 PM
Come every month or drop in when you like! Generally, it’s the 4th Wednesday. We meet via Zoom.
January 26: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Spanning just 10 days and told from multiple points of view, this novel is about 18-year-old Emmett Watson, who is returning from 15 months at a juvenile work farm, and two friends who head from Nebraska to New York.
February 23: Harlem Shuffle by Colin Whitehead. This is a blisteringly entertaining novel of schemers and dreamers, mobsters and crooks, elaborate heists and furniture fronts, and the thrilling mischief of those who are up to no good and others who are just trying to make a living in the early 1960s in Harlem.
Evelyn Ganzglass will send out the Zoom link prior to each meeting. If you are not already on the book club’s email list and would like to join us for any or all of our meetings, please let Evelyn know and she will add you to the list.
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In Case You Missed It: Latke Cook-Off!
By Karen Levi
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All who attended the Latke Cook Off on December 4, enjoyed sampling four different types of latkes—crispy, savory, homemade traditional, and store-bought traditional. Voting was by secret ballot.
The winner and recipient of the Silver Spatula, Lisa Peterson, created the homemade traditional with a lovely unsweetened cinnamon spiced applesauce. Joan Kaufmann (savory latkes) and Andrea Hancock (crispy) received honorable mentions. Anyone who makes latkes at home is a winner! Ice water to cleanse the palate was served before the piece de resistance—Sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
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January is National Blood Donor Month |
There is a dangerously low blood supply. This is serious. The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. Your donation is desperately needed this holiday season. Please schedule an appointment to give now.
NIH also runs a blood bank, as well as the means to donate platelets, which are desperately needed. Click here to learn more.
Even in the Covid era, giving blood and platelets is safe. If you are able, do your part.
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Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) Wins Injunction Protecting Historic Cemetery, but the Win is Temporary
By Josh Silver
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Many BJC members may be well acquainted with the intersection of River Road and Little Falls Parkway. Before they pass this intersection on car, bus, or bike, they notice the McDonalds, a construction site, and an apartment complex.
But as you travel on River Road you may not notice the Macedonia Baptist Church, a white brick building next to a Bank of America branch. You most likely do not know that this church was once a hub of a thriving African-American community that experienced harassment and displacement over the decades. Since the early 1900s, the grounds near the church and across the street constituted the Moses African Cemetery, where members of the community were buried. You also probably do not know that developers desecrated the cemetery by building the Westwood Tower Apartments, the McDonalds, and self-storage facilities.
Inspired by the Macedonia Baptist Church, the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) fought back against the desecration. Most recently, they sued the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County, which was seeking to sell the Westwood Towers to Charger Ventures. Circuit Court Judge Karla Smith sided with BACC and halted the sale in late October. Subsequently, Charger Ventures backed out of the deal.
This is a David vs. Goliath victory. Yet, the work is not done. Final decisions await the parcels containing the Westwood Towers and the big construction ditch across the street, which is to accommodate the expansion of the storage facilities. BACC sought a meeting with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who has yet to respond to the request. Among other demands, BACC is requesting that a memorial be established commemorating the historic African American community and cemetery.
Like African Americans, Jews have experienced the erasure of communities and the desecration of cemeteries. We should stand in solidarity with BACC and insist the African-American community be memorialized and remembered on this site. Concerned citizens are encouraged to reach out to BACC, offer to volunteer on their projects, and write County Executive Elrich and the Council demanding that they negotiate a solution. Importantly, display your solidarity with this cause by putting a sign in your yard that says, “Save Moses African Cemetery.” These signs can be obtained from the BACC.
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If BACC prevails, a community is preserved and celebrated. History is taught to local students. If this effort falls, countless residents will just pass a commercial strip on River Road without understanding it is a site of one of the countless struggles in this country pitting community against racism that continues to impact them today. |
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Update on The Interfaith Refugee Family Initiative Activities
By Evelyn Ganzglass, Co-chair, Interfaith Refugee Family Initiative
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On December 23, our Interfaith Refugee Project team set up an apartment for an Afghan refugee family. This family left Afghanistan August 26, spent over a month in Spain before moving into an empty apartment they found on their own 3 weeks ago. They have a 9-year-old boy, an almost 12-year-old girl, and are expecting a new baby in less than 2 months so they were happy to receive furniture, furnishings, and other assistance. In this picture, see BJC’s Steve Turow taking a well-deserved rest.
While we await being matched with a family for longer term support, we continue to explore ways of assisting families in other ways. We'll let everyone know of unmet needs as soon as possible.
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NACHAS NOTES
Editor’s Note: Dark days are brightened with good news. Share the joys in your life. Send to: amy@bethesdajewish.org
Welcome to:
Mazel Tov to:
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Wynne Busman who celebrated a special birthday.
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Wynne & Bruce Busman’s granddaughter, Isla O'Brien, represented Springfield Youth Club at this year's Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. She performed a routine with her fellow United Cheerleaders Association All-American Cheerleaders.
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Wynne and Bruce Busman’s granddaughter, Talia O’Brien, qualified for and participated in The Winter Classic Invitational swim meet in Northern Virginia.
Kudos to:
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Karen Levi, whose Letter to the Editor was published in Washington Jewish Week on December 30 regarding BJC and BHPC’s participation with JWW regarding protesting the treatment of the Uyghurs.
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Ruth Salinger, whose Letter to the Editor was published in the Washington Post on December 30 regarding the pandemic and the former administration’s response to it.
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MEET A MEMBER: Laurie Mabile
In her own words
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This is my third year as a member of Bethesda Jewish Congregation. I transitioned to BJC because I was searching for a community where the diversity of Jewish beliefs are appreciated and would be included in practice. I met Rabbi Sunny and many friendly members of the congregation whose outlooks were the same as mine. It wasn’t easy to make the move, but after a few Friday evening services I realized I had found a new spiritual home that was right for me.
My personal passion is building intercultural bridges. I first joined our Interfaith Partnership Committee; and last winter became a regular at Tuesday morning Torah study with the members the Abayudaya Congregation of Nasenyi B, Uganda. That led to my taking a lead role in BJC’s agricultural project with this wonderful Jewish community. The project falls within our Social Action Committee’s Show You Care—Do Your Share initiative. It is helping to build sustainable livelihoods through farming that can lift members of the Nasenyi congregation out of their subsistence conditions.
Outside of BJC, I spend time with my husband Mike. Between us we have three adult children and one granddaughter. I am happily retired from the State of Maryland, where I last served as Director of Student Relations for the UMUC Graduate School. In my spare time, I take tap and aerobic dance classes. I also enjoy singing out loud in the car to the music of the 60s and 70s.
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REMEMBRANCES
Ever confused about when we remember the yahrzeit of your loved one? You can choose to remember this special date according to the Hebrew or English calendar. Get in touch with Elizabeth Kirkpatrick in the office to review and verify the accuracy of your records.
We mourn the recent passing of John Almendinger, father of Amy Kertesz
Yahrzeits: January 2022
Helen Austin, grandmother of Laurie Mabile
Jacob Austin, Jacob, grandfather of Laurie Mabile
Esther Bachrach, mother of Burt Bachrach
Amy Barsky, sister of Lisa Strauss
Elisha Barsky, mother of Lisa Strauss
Edward Baum, father of Bruce Baum
Ida Benderson, mother of Eric Benderson
Jacob Benderson, father of Eric Benderson
Harold Bernard, brother of Cathy Bernard
Norma Bernard, mother of Cathy Bernard
Phyllis Blumenthal, cousin of Diane Blumenthal
Mildred Busman, mother of Bruce Busman
Irving Cassell, father of Wynne Busman
Meyer Chabot, father of Herbert Chabot
Rita Chorney, aunt of Joan G Kaufman
Charles Coplan, father of Lois Rose
William Davis, grandfather of Wynne Busman
Billie Evey, mother of Bunny Roufa
Cecelia Folsom, mother of Al Folsom
Mordecai Frank, father of Stuart Frank
Ida Goldstein mother of Lorrie Van Akkeren
Nettie Jacobs, grandmother of Donna Goldberg
Ilse Judas, mother of Allen Grunes
Edward Kerwin, father of Aleen Chabot
Stanley Klein, father of Abby Horwitz
Bernice S. Kramer, mother of Harri Kramer
Ike Mosher, grandfather of Rachel Mosher-Williams
Charlotte Panton, sister of Barbara Faigin
Morton Peterson, father of Jonathan Peterson
Barbara Schwartz, Barbara, mother of Melissa Schwartz Klein
Abraham Sherman, grandfather of Harri Kramer
William Sternfeld, father of Eliot Sternfeld
Ann Umans, mother of Dorothy Umans
Maurice Umans, father of Dorothy Umans
Miriam Walders, sister of Larry Walders
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AMAZON SMILES
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Good As We Give Annual Tzedakah Campaign is Underway
By Sandra Walter, Immediate Past President and Fundraising Chair
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WHOEVER PRACTICES CHARITY AND JUSTICE FILLS THE WORLD WITH LOVING KINDNESS. ~ Talmud
Last month, we launched our annual Good As We Give fundraising campaign to encompass end-of-year donations. But we’re not done—this campaign will go on through the rest of our fiscal year, which ends in June
So, please continue to give generously. It's the size of the heart in the gift that counts. Consider how BJC reflects your values, your spirit, and how much you believe in BJC as a community of caring that you want to see continue to grow and flourish.
As you are considering your charitable giving 2022, please consider giving a generous gift to BJC. Start by considering how much BJC means to you, and then talk with your financial advisor about tax-saving strategies that might help you make a bigger impact with your gift through gifts of stock, IRA, donor advised fund, or monthly pledge that could add up to the gift amount you want to give.
Gifts for NOW
- Tax Deductible
- Pledge now—pay monthly by credit card
- Consider tax benefits for donation of stocks
- Age 70.5+— give directly from your IRA for added benefits
Gifts for the FUTURE
- Consider writing BJC into your estate/legacy plan or will
To talk about making a meaningful gift or for help with stock, IRA, or language for your will:
Thank You!
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THANK YOUS
GENERAL FUND/AS GOOD AS WE GIVE
Margaret & Burt Bachrach
Bruce Baum in memory of his father, Edward Baum
Linda Blumberg & Steve Turow
Diane Blumenthal & Craig Winslow in memory of Amy Kertesz's father, John Almendinger
Diane Blumenthal & Craig Winslow in memory of Herbert Blumenthal
Wynne & Bruce Busman in memory of his mother, Mildred Busman
Wynne & Bruce Busman in memory of her father, Irving Cassell
Aleen & Herb Chabot
Helen & Michael Dalton
Alan Dubin
Karen Jerome & Jonathan Eig
Ellen Gleberman & David Laufer in honor of Rabbi Sunny
Lauren & Sam Kline
Jim Korelitz & Liz Sloss
Harri Kramer & Russ Hoyga
Harri Kramer & Russ Hoyga in honor of Lorrie Van Akkeren and her support of BJC
Harri Kramer & Russ Hoyga in memory of Amy Kertesz's father, John Almendinger
Susan Kraut & Eric Benderson in honor of Rabbi Sunny's service and support and recognition of members
Sarah & Jeremy Pelter
Ted Posner & Karen Anderson
Frederic Rosenthal & Maria DacunhaR
Judy & David Scott
Eliot Sternfeld & Lisa Tarker in memory of Yetta Grant Sternfeld and Bernadine Ozechowski Tarker
Robin & Stuart Sorkin
Lorrie Van Akkeren
Davi & Larry Walders
Sheila Wolpert in memory of Amy Kertesz's father, John Almendinger
Shirley & Gerson Yalowitz
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Rochelle & William Banta, in memory of Amy Kertesz’s father, John Almendinger
Herb Bixhorn & Abby Horowitz
Barbara & Martin Faigin for Uganda Agro Project
Evelyn & Marty Ganzglass
Amy & Bruce Mehlman
Judy & David Scott In memory of Jack Scott
Paul Segel for the Uganda Agro Project
Linda Sternberg
Lorrie Van Akkeren
And to all of our members who “round up” their synagogue support and donate their time.
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Board of Trustees (As of 7/1/2021)
Co-Presidents Wynne Busman & Harri Kramer
Vice-President Jeremy Pelter
Treasurer Terri Reicher
Secretary Lorrie Van Akkeren
Trustees
Shoshanah Drake
Ken Fine
Karen Levi
Karen Levy
David Slacter
Steve Turow
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Board Members & Committee Chairs
Chesed Society Lorrie Van Akkeren
Education Amy Rubenstein
Financial Advisor Steve Turow
Fundraising Sandra Walter
High Holy Days Jim Korelitz
Intercongregational Partnership Liaison
Marty Ganzglass
Membership
Past President Sandra Walter
Programs Diane Horn & Joan Kaufman
Social Action Helen Dalton & Robin Sorkin
Student Representative Rebecca McMillen
BJC Administration
BJC News
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DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE: January 26, 2022
Bethesda Jewish Congregation
6601 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817-3042
Tel: 301-469-8636
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