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Rabbi Carl M. Perkins |
Stephen Baum, President Gil Brodsky, Editor |
July 27, 2009, Monday, 7 Av, 5769 |
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Our condolences go out to Robert and Paula Karlsberg of Boynton Beach, FL, former members who were one of the founding member families of Temple Aliyah, on the passing away in early July of their 49 year old daughter, Cynthia Karlsberg.
... also to Herbert and Bonnie Shuer and family on the passing away earlier this month of Herb’s mother, Grace Bruder Shuer. Burial and shiva were held in Maine.
... and to Murray and Myrna Davidson and family on the passing away this morning of Murray’s sister, Mildred Davidson Sher. The funeral is scheduled to take place at Temple Shalom in Medford tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11:30 am. Shiva will be held at the home of Susan Mann, Murray ’s niece, at 182 Washington Street in Newton Corner. The family will be sitting from Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon, with the exception of Tisha B’Av, which begins on Wednesday evening and concludes on Thursday evening.
Hamakom yinachem otam... May the Divine Presence comforat them, among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Mazal Tov
Cantor Emeritus Harry Gelman and Phyllis are proud grandparents once again. They report that Ruby Gelman just gave birth to a baby boy. The brit milah is scheduled to take place on Sunday in NYC (at which time his name will be announced).
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Tisha B’Av
The full-day fast of Tisha B’Av begins this Wednesday night, July 29. Our services begin at 8:30 pm with Ma’ariv and continue with the reading of Aicha (Book of Lamentations). This year, some of the readers will read from the actual Aicha scroll. Please join us for this moving service.
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Summer Services
Our summer service schedule continues throughout the summer:
- Evening minyans on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.
- Shabbat mornings at 9:15 (usually over by 11:30, followed by kiddush)
- Monday mornings at 6:45
Please join us at any time! Our summer services tend to be more informal and heimish, so this is a good opportunity to practice and hone your davening skills, if you are so inclined.
Softball
Sunday morning softball continues through the summer. Bring your family to Claxton Field (across from the "Dump”) for a fun pick-up game, beginning at 9:30.
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High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah is only seven weeks away! You’ll soon be receiving High Holiday information in the (snail) mail, and some will also receive emails. Please be on the lookout.
In the meantime, if you just can’t wait, the High Holiday booklet is already available online, as a pdf file.
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Article about the Cantorial mission
Cantor Gastón recently returned from a special trip of North American cantors to Poland and Israel. Read about this special mission in the Jerusalem Post online edition.
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On the web site
Recovered sermon: Rabbi Perkins’s sermon of May 5, 2007, “‘Just Right’ or ‘Just Right’?” (parashat Emor), somehow never got posted on our site. Better two years late than never!
Our web site is slowly going through a makeover. There's already a new look to the Home page. We’re working hard to update content, fix broken links, and revitalize the look and feel. Please hang in there—it’s a long process. If you notice any content errors or interface problems, please feel free to email us to let us know.
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