January 2014 Kerem Shalom, Concord, Massachusetts

Come and Join Us at Kerem Shaloms

Semi-Annual Meeting

Sunday, January 26th, 2014

Shmooze and Light Lunch at noon

Meeting at 1P.M.

Installation of Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh

Friday, March 21, 2014 and Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. both evenings

Friday Shabbat service, Saturday evening installation ceremony and reception.
Save the Date!
HAVA NAGILA
(the Movie)

Kerem Shalom and the Nashoba
Valley Chapter of Hadassah will
present the film at Kerem Shalom
on Saturday, January 18th at 7:00
p.m. See page 15 for details.
Rabbi Darby offers two
classes for KS members

Rabbi Darby Leigh will teach two
classes this winter. One is Exploring
Reconstructionist Judaism and the
other is on The Jewish Poem. See
details in the Adult Programs section
on page 9.
Parenting Through a
Jewish Lens

Beginning this month, two multi-
session classes will be offered on
parenting with Jewish values.
One concentrates on parenting
teens. Read more complete infor-
mation in the Family Education
section on page 6.
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Part of Kerem Shaloms long term vision and goals is to con-
tinue to enhance and increase our engagement opportunities
for our post-bnai mitzvah students. While we do offer Rosh
Hodesh for teen girls and Shevet Achim for teen boys, and
have many teen aides working in our Hebrew school, the fact
that our Hebrew school currently ends after the 7
th
grade
(zayin class) leads many students, families, and members of
our community to feel, consciously or sub-consciously as
though bar/bat mitzvah represents a culmination or end of
sorts. From my perspective, while bnai mitzvah at Kerem Sha-
lom may sometimes feel like a siyyum, a completion or
graduation, the truth is, of course, that bnai mitzvah repre-
sents a beginning. It is only at the moment of bar/bat mitzvah
that a young person can truly and fully enter into the Jewish
community with all rights, privileges, and obligations thereof.
As a member of Rabbis Without Borders, I recall a conference
where a number of rabbis from around the country were dis-
cussing this very phenomenon. We wondered out-loud what
we, as rabbis, might be able to do to support changing the per-
ception of bnai mitzvah from an ending to a beginning or
more accurately a continuation. From this conversation
emerged an idea that I have begun to implement here at
Kerem Shalom.
I meet with each bar/bat mitzvah families a few months before
the bar/bat mitzvah itself, and I work closely with the students
leading up to the bar/bat mitzvah, typically that is where the
bnai mitzvah process and collaborative work would end. Now
I am offering each family an opportunity to meet again, during
the weeks or months following the bar/bat mitzvah. These
optional meetings would give us an opportunity to process the
experience together. An exciting moment for me, in these
interactions, is when we turn our thoughts to the future and
ask the family & student the question of what comes next on
her/his/their Jewish journey.
I make sure to emphasize that the students are now able to
serve as shelichei tzibbur (prayer leaders) and to lead services
with me if theyd like, they are able to chant Torah for us as
one of our volunteer Torah readers, and we can, of course,
count them in Friday night, or shiva minyanim.
I feel that our post-bnai mitzvah members represent a valuable
resource. I look forward to continuing to think through with
you the best ways to engage and utilize the energy and ideas
our teenage members possess. I welcome any specific
thoughts or suggestions you may have, and as always, I look
forward to continuing to think with you about the ways in
which we can make our community stronger as we go forward
together.
Shalom,
Rabbi Darby J. Leigh
From the Rabbi From the Rabbi From the Rabbi From the Rabbi
Darby Jared Leigh
Passages:

Refuah Shleymah (a full recovery) to Mel Barron.

Condolences to Dan Chernin and Debby Handler on the death
of Dans father, Albert Chernin. Condolences to Ariel and
Jake Chernin for the death of their grandfather.

Condolences to Ira Moskowitz & Caren Ponty on the death of
Carens aunt.

Condolences to Tse-hsin Lin and JoAnn Simon for the death
of Lin's father. Condolences to David and Ben for the death
of their grandfather.

Kerem Shalom
P.O.Box 1646
Concord, MA 01742

Tel: 978-369-1223
Fax: 978-371-8072

http://www.keremshalom.org/
Affiliated with the Synagogue
Council of Massachusetts

The Grapevine The Grapevine The Grapevine The Grapevine is the monthly newsletter of Kerem Shalom
(Vineyard of Peace), distributed to members and friends of the
congregation.

The editor is Batya Olsen, 978-371-3009. Contributions are due
before the 15th of the month preceding publication and may be
sent to the synagogue address. Articles are accepted early.
Facsimiles can be sent to 978-246-5921. Text can be electronically
mailed to batyaolsen@gmail.com.
Darby Jared Leigh, Rabbi
Michael Luckens, Rabbi Emeritus
Rosalie Gerut, KS Cantor
Jan Huber OCallaghan, President
Miriam Zarchan, President
George Peabody, Pres. Emeritus
Pat Lukens, Ed. Director
Joan Perlman, Asst. Ed. Dir.
Nancy Kaplan, Fam. Educator
Jessie Busiek, Administrator
Issue: 5 Volume: XIV
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How many times over the last several years have you wondered how best to reach someone: a phone call, an e-mail,
a text or some other method? We live in a hyper-connected world, and yet the contact points for where we can con-
nect are not always clear. Its no different at Kerem Shalom. The staff and lay leaders consider very carefully the
ways we communicate about news and events at Kerem Shalom. In this Age of Information, we all suffer from too
much information (TMI). The Grapevine is the touchstone of our link to the congregation, and yet we are aware that
for many of you the Grapevine can sit unopened in your inbox or closed on your pile of mail. The Constant Contact
messages and Next Week at KS are our streamlined ways of disseminating critical information. We understand that
these are challenges facing any community wanting to reach its members in a reliable fashion. As the staff and lay
leaders continue their on-going conversations about how to best communicate and publicize events at Kerem Sha-
lom, we want to highlight three ways that we can connect, not just for the purposes of sharing information, but to-
wards the goal of building community.

First there is Shabbat. Every Friday evening (with a couple of exceptions) there is a service at Kerem Shalom. In the
past we have identified services in a way that unintentionally separated our community between adults and families.
Going forward we are working to create a culture and Shabbat service that welcomes the entire community at every
service. Towards that end, you may have noticed in Next Week at KS, we will have regular child-care provided at
the synagogue during Friday night services. Rabbi Darby and The Spiritual Life Committee are actively discussing
the structure and content of services so that our members will know that Friday night at Kerem Shalom is a place
where they can come to find spiritual sustenance, community and an Oneg Shabbat (literally Shabbat Delight)

Secondly, there is the Semi-Annual Meeting. On Sunday, January 26
th
, we will gather at noon for our traditional Ba-
gel Luncheon, followed by a formal meeting at 1:00. Do you want to know whats going on? There is no better way
than coming to this event. Do you have questions or concerns about Kerem Shalom? This is the place to voice them.
The simplest way to build community is to be in community.

And thirdly, the weekend of March 21 and 22
nd
will be devoted to officially welcoming Rabbi Darby to our commu-
nity. On March 21
st
there will be an enhanced Shabbat service. On March 22
nd
, beginning with Havdalah, we will
formally install Rabbi Darby as the Rabbi of Kerem Shalom, followed by a celebration including music, dance and
food. Cherry Muse and David Orlinoff are the co-chairs of this committee. Many of our congregants have already
identified themselves as available to help plan and implement this exceptional event. All volunteers are welcomed
and should contact either of the co-chairs (orlinoff@1cfo.org or cherrymuse@verizon.net). We will be receiving
many reminders and updates about the weekend, but for now simply place a hold on March 21
st
and March 22
nd
.
We hope you will avail yourselves of the opportunity to connect with the Kerem Shalom community at one of these
events. We look forward to seeing you!
Bshalom,
Jan and Miriam



Presidents Message
J Hucr OCaLIojI n Mrw 7rcI
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Are You Looking for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Project?

Weve been volunteering at HGRM since our sons Bar Mitzvah, five years ago, and
have found it to be a great experience for our entire family. As many of you are
probably aware, HGRM collects and distributes household goods to those in need.
Having the opportunity to work with people as they rebuild their lives, choosing furni-
ture and bedding, leaves a lasting impression. For our kids, it has brought an immedi-
acy to helping people, confidence in knowing that they can make a difference, and
helped them to appreciate their own lives.

When we first began with HGRM, one parent always took our son as he fulfilled his
Bar Mitzvah hours. Since then, our entire family has become involved, volunteering
with the Kerem Shalom group as our schedules permit.

We highly recommend volunteering as a family at HGRM, helping others, strengthen-
ing your family ties, and connecting to other Kerem Shalom members.

New volunteers are always welcome. Join us, the 3rd Sunday of every month, as
Kerem Shalom supports HGRM in Acton. KS's volunteer liaison for HGRM is Nao-
mi Rosenfeld. You can reach Naomi at naomi.rosenfeld@gmail.com .

Thank you,
Lisa Hession-Kunz
Social Action News
Welcome
New Members

Please welcome back Susan Chormann of
Acton. You can reach Susan at
Susanlc17@gmail.com or (978) 635-
9137.

Welcome back Lisa Kamens of Acton.
You can reach Lisa at 978-263-0999.

Please welcome Iris & Ted Barten of
Bolton. You can reach them at
(978) 779-2865 or at
Iris.barten@gmail.com or
tbarten@epsilonassociates.com.

Welcome back David Lax & Ilana Ma-
nolson of Concord. You can reach them
at 978 287 5444, lax@negotiate.com and
ilana@manolson.com


We Thank You for your
generosity to Kerem Shalom:

Samuel & Debra Nagler
Joel Andrews
Mark Stein & Rosa Hallowell
Jenifer & Alexander Swirnoff
Bob Levers & Peggy Levitt
Bradford & Tracey Guth
Jan Huber O'Callaghan
Miriam Zarchan
The Leandro Family
A huge THANK YOU!
to all sponsoring families and last-minute shoppers for the 2013 HOLIDAY
CHEER PROJECT**!

The toys and clothing were delivered in time for Christmas and -- thanks to all of
YOU -- 55 needy children received just what they wanted for the holidays!

We could not have done it without you! Your generosity is greatly appreciated by
families in need.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2014
Andrea Fidler and Dorene Bowe-Shulman

** The Holiday Cheer Project is an outreach program of the South Middlesex
Opportunity Council (SMOC)/Voices Against Violence, 300 Howard Street,
Framingham, MA 01702. SMOC/Voices Against Violence is a 501C3 organi-
zaon, tax ID# 042-389-659.
Celebrate Tu BiShvat
Thursday, Jan 16th
You can go to www.jnftrees.com/
to plant a tree in Israel.
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From the Education Directors
-Pat Lukens
Weve been busy assessing students and determining who needs to learn some of the Hebrew letters. It is critical that all students in
grades 3 and up learn the sounds of each letter and vowel. If you think about it, without knowing the sounds, every time your student
tries to read a prayer, they are guessing about something. This contributes to students being frustrated at Hebrew school. Children,
who are at the top of their classes in secular school, start to hate Hebrew school because they dont feel smart here. In January,
students in grades 4-6 will be coming home with our prayer assessment form. This will give you a status report on their prayer read-
ing skills as well as their knowledge of the letters and vowels.

We are employing lots of strategies at Kerem Shalom to help students learn their letters but sometimes we just need more help from
you! Many students will be coming home with a list of letters that they still need to learn. Any help at home with this will make the
process that much quicker. We have sets of flashcards that we can loan to you; just stop by the office and pick up a set. We have
found one IPAD App that seems pretty good for learning letters, but its a little young but should work for 3
rd
grade and below.
Just go into the app store and look for Alef Bet Schoolhouse by Davka. This one costs $3.99. We have previewed several free ones
and discovered that either they do not use the Israeli pronunciation of letters (which is what we teach) or they are only free for the
first few letters!

There are other terrific tools on the web for learning prayers as well. Our favorite for the computer is http://
www.behrmanhouse.com/click-and-pray-free. This will get you to a page with three discs and lists of prayers. Click on the prayer
you want to learn. Your student can read line by line and by clicking on each word, the correct pronunciation is spoken. This is a
great help for learning difficult words in prayers. Also for prayer learning, on the Kerem Shalom website you will find a link to Rab-
bi Luckens chanting the prayers. This is a great tool to learn the melody after learning how to read the words. The link is at the bot-
tom of the Education Overview page.

And lets not leave out the littlest people! Heres a fun app on your IPAD - Lets Bake Challah!
http://www.g-dcast.com/challah. This fun little free APP lets your student bake a challah and learn the blessing.
Calendar Reminders

Kerem Shalom School will re-open after break on Monday
January 13. No school until then! The faculty will be meet-
ing on Monday January 6
th
for professional development.

School is closed on January 20th in observance of Martin
Luther King Day.
On January 27th and 30th, Kehillah is at 5:45PM, parents
and siblings welcome.
School Closure Policy

In general, if the Concord Public Schools are
closed due to weather, Kerem Shalom School
will be closed for the afternoon. If the Con-
cord Public Schools have an early dismissal
due to weather, Kerem Shalom School will be
closed. If Kerem Shalom needs to close for
the afternoon due to deteriorating weather, an
announcement will be made in the Concord
(Continued on page 14)
Photos from Kerem Shalom's Chanukah Dinner Party (more photos on page 12.)
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From the Family Educator
Nancy Kaplan
Coming Events for
Family Ed

Grades 5-6 Shabbat Dinner
Friday, January 24th, 6 pm
Shabbat Service 7:30 pm with Rabbi
Darby & Nancy RSVP by 1/19

Family Torah Program for Grade 4
Students and Parents
Sunday morning, January 26
th
, from
10 until noon (bagels, juice/coffee served
at 9:45). At our Torah Workshop well
look at midrashim (the plural of midrash,
words others have written to interpret
Torah) on stories from the book of Gene-
sis. We will examine modern, comedic,
artistic and musical interpretations of
well-known stories - and well create our
own game show midrash! RSVP by1/19

Grade 1 Students and Parents
Hebrew Name Program
Sunday, February 2nd, 10 AM -noon
Together well learn about the meanings
of Hebrew names., through story, song
and craft. Parents will begin research for
decorating Hebrew name plaques for
their children, to be presented at the
Grades 1-2 Families Shabbat dinner
(February 28th). RSVP by Jan. 26.

Bnai Mitzvah Workshop for
6
th
Graders and Parents
Sunday, Feb. 9th, 10 AM 12:30 PM
With Rabbi Darby and Nancy Kaplan
(brunch will be served during the pro-
gram) Sixth graders and their parents
are invited to an interactive workshop
entitled Putting the Mitzvah into Bar
and Bat Mitzvah. Together in family
and table groups well explore the defini-
tions and origins of mitzvot in the Torah
and traditional texts, and the value of
incorporating mitzvot into our daily lives.
today. Well take first steps towards
choosing bnei mitzvah mitzvah projects.
RSVP by Feb. 2.

Pajama TOT SHABBAT for Tu BiShvat,
the New Year for the Trees!
Celebrate our connection with nature and the earth!
Friday evening, January 17th at 5:45 PM, followed by Dinner*
Come in your PJs & slippers, bring your toothbrush.
Cuddly animals & blankeys welcome.

*RSVP for complementary dinner by Thursday (the day before Tot Shabbat)
to Nancy at familyed@keremshalom.org
Families with young children are warmly invited to join Family Educator Nancy
Kaplan at Kerem Shalom for our monthly PJ Tot Shabbat services and dinner!
Services last about a half hour. We will celebrate Shabbat and Tu BiShvat together
with music, movement and midrash (a special story about the holiday).

Our services are joyful, spiritual and meaningful for adults and children alike.
After our service and blessings over the candles, grape juice and challah, families
are invited to stay and enjoy visiting over dinner and dessert (oneg Shabbat)
featuring FRUITS for Tu BiShvat. Childcare and holiday-themed crafts & activities
will be provided for your little ones. SAVE THE DATES!
Feb 7; Mar 15 Sunday 10:30am PURIM Sing-along, Purimspiel (Play) & Carnival
Apr 4 (Get ready for Passover) ; May 9 ; Jun 6 (Shavuot the Giving of the Torah)
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at Concord Park Assisted Living
Fridays at 3:30 PM Jan. 17, Feb. 7 Ease into the spirit of Shabbat, learn a little
Torah, and join us for Shabbat services, challah and conversation with the wonderful
residents at Concord Park. KS members of all ages are invited.
To RSVP for Family programs
contact Nancy Kaplan at
familyed@keremshalom.org

PARENTING YOUR TEEN THROUGH A JEWISH LENS (PYT)
at KS beginning in January. Guided by Bonnie Glickman, this eight-session program
empowers parents of teens to embrace their changing roles, navigate murky waters and
enjoy their adolescents' journey to adulthood. Topics covered may include:
Sundays, 10-11:30 a.m.; Jan. 5, 26; Feb. 2; Mar. 23, 30; Apr. 6; May 4, 11, 18;
snow date Jun. 1.

Register for PYT and for PTJL at www.HebrewCollege.edu/parenting .
For detailed info including bios of Rabbi Margalit and Bonnie Glickman, and
testimonials from KSs PTJL graduates, go to www.keremshalom.org.

PARENTING THROUGH A JEWISH LENS (PTJL) Mondays during KS
school, 4:15-5:45 pm, beginning in January. Beloved instructor Rabbi Natan
Margalit led a dozen parents on this journey in 2012. He has graciously agreed to facili-
tate the incoming group. Free childcare will be offered for all 10 sessions with your
registration. Come to explore core values that can strengthen your family, in a support-
ive environment with other parents. RSVP BY JANUARY 7th
DATES: Jan. 27; Feb. 3; Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 28; May 5; 12; Snow date May 19.
Your parenting journey
Identifying dreams
Your teen is a unique being
The parental role
Helping our teens become upstanders
Risk-taking behavior
Second chances
When the unexpected happens
Love, sex and responsibility
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Kerem Shaloms Calendar is also online at http://www.keremshalom.org/. Click on the Calendar tab at the top of the page.
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Adult Programs
From Rosalie Gerut
Exploring Reconstructionist Judaism
Mondays; Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 3, April 28; 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. with Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh
RSVP to Rosalie Gerut: Rosalie@keremshalom.org

Do you want a Judaism that rejects the idea of an anthropomorphic, supernatural deity? Do you want a
Judaism in which men and women are recognized as equal? Do you want a Judaism where we can all be
encouraged and supported in being our full selves?

My rabbinate is heavily influenced by the writings of Rabbi Mordechai Kaplan (1881-1983). Kaplan is probably most widely known
as the founder of Reconstructionist Judaism. Reconstructionism has given many gifts to the Jewish world including the first
known bat mitzvah and the rejection of troubling pieces of our historical liturgical texts. Kerem Shaloms own website states,
While we are officially unaffiliated, our philosophy and approach to Jewish life are closest to Reconstructionism.

That being said, very few of us actually know what Reconstructionism actually means. We are very lucky that Rabbis Rebecca
Alpert and Jacob Staub have written a book called Exploring Judaism, which explains many of the key points of Reconstructionist
ideology and theology in a well written and easily accessible way.

I am looking forward to this opportunity to read through this text together and to be able to learn together what this particular Jewish
philosophy is and whether it might have a deeper resonance for us on a personal level.

The Jewish Poem
Thursdays; Feb. 13, March 13, & April 10; 7 - 8:30 p.m. with Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh

In our contemporary Jewish lives I feel that it is important to ensure that we have meaningful opportunities
to engage with Jewish art, language and culture, as well as with religion.

To that end we will be reading and studying Jewish poetry together, but this begs the question, what is a
Jewish poem? To help us explore this question, we will begin our series, fittingly enough, by reading Myra
Sklarews What is a Jewish Poem?

Poetry has the potential to reach us in a way that colloquial language often does not. This series promises
some thought provoking, engaging, and perhaps moving conversation. I look forward to joining you for po-
etry and conversation. RSVP to Rosalie Gerut: Rosalie@keremshalom.org.
Two upcoming classes with Rabbi Natan Margalit, OrganicTorah.org
Spring Term 2014, Tuition: To be announced
RSVP and to learn final details on both classes: Rosalie@keremshalom.org

Gift and Responsibility: Jews and the Environment
Tuesday Evenings, 7-8:30 PM, January 21, 28, Feb 4

Judaism has been a diaspora religion for many years, but we started out very connected to the land, The
Bible makes clear that the land is a gift and we have responsibilities toward that gift. In this class we'll
look at a few of the ways in which Judaism approaches care of the land and of all creation. Did we cause
the ecological crisis with that line in Genesis about "conquering the land" (find out why not.) How did the idea of waste come about
and how does Judaism work toward zero-waste? And how did the Rabbis create a way of thinking that is ecological --no matter
what they were thinking about? These and other questions will be discussed in this three part series.

People of the Book, People of the Body: The Importance
of the Body in Judaism Tuesday Evenings, 7-8:30 PM, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1

Jews have been known as the People of the Book, but this implies that Jews are only intellectual and the truth
is much more complex. Jewish culture has placed great importance on the body and many of the central ideas
of Judaism involve a positive relationship to our bodies whether through eating, sexuality, clothing, repro-
duction and more. In the past decades much has been written on the subject of Jews and the Body. We will
look at some of this new literature as well as primary texts.

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Torah Study with Rabbi Alan Ullman

Rabbi Alan Ullman brings Torah to life by facilitating dynamic interaction and questioning of
text, enabling us to view Torah in its ancient context as well as in its relevance to our lives today.
Rabbi Ullman helps us to see the wisdom of Torah as a way to guide our own spiritual journeys
and to find the sacred in our everyday lives. A brief text is introduced at the beginning of each
class and no previous knowledge or experience is required. RSVP: Rosalie@KeremShalom.org


and / or
Tuesdays, 6 sessions, 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
March 4, 25, April 8, 22, 29, and May 27.
$150/KS members, $225non KS members
Sundays, 5 sessions 5:00 -6:30 PM
January12, February 23, March 30, April 20 and May 25.
$125 for KS members; $185 for non-KS members
Kerem Shalom Book Club

Thanks to those of you who attended our December 12 meeting to discuss My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum
Cleaner : A Family Memoir by Meir Shalev.

Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday evening, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. We are considering several possible
titles (see the list below*). If you think you will come in February, please let me know which title youd like to discuss. I will send
out the final choice next week.

The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout, The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid. The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by
Jan-Philipp Sendker, Transatlantic by Colum McCann, Harvard Square: A Novel by Andr Aciman, Canada by Richard
Ford, Everybody Matters: My Life Giving Voice by Mary Robinson, The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe, The
Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida. Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, "This Is A Soul", by Marilyn Berger"An
American Bride in Kabul" by Phyllis Chesler, and The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Questions? Contact Pat Sills <pat.sills@verizon.net>. *Synopses of these books available from Pat or on-line at sites such as http://
www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/, or http://www.powells.com/.
NEW: Writers Group Forming
January 2014, Tuesday Mornings

Are you a serious writer who needs to focus on your work but is having trouble finding the time?
We are planning some Tuesday morning gatherings to get that time on the calendar and overcome procrastina-
tion. Want to join us? Contact: Rosalie@keremshalom.org.
KS Jewish Content Book Group

Our next meeeting will be Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 12:30 PM . We all thought it would be better to wait until
after the holidays to meet again. Right now there is nothing scheduled so an earlier meeting time makes sense. The
book is The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva.
Questions? Contact Jane Appell, jappell@verizon.net.

We have a suggestion for a future book: The Innocents by Francesca Segal. Please all check it out and see if you
are interested in reading it for February. We are hoping that we can get back on a schedule of meeting the first Tues-
day of the month going forward.
Kerem Shalom Men's Group

For information contact: George Peabody, george.peabody@gmail.com.
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Rosh Chodesh (New Moon)
A Womens Group Continuing evening group. An invitation to all women at Kerem Shalom.
Wednesday evenings: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21; 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Rosh Chodesh, the time of the new moon, traditionally provides an opportunity for women to come
together for monthly meetings based on themes in the Jewish calendar. We will spend time studying
and discussing topics relevant to our lives, relaxing, getting to know each other and supporting one an-
others journeys. Rosalie Gerut will facilitate.
Support Group for People Facing Health Challenges
Wednesday mornings 9:45-11:15 AM

Baruch Habah Refuat ha Nefesh
Blessed is the one who enters A healing of the soul

This group provides an open, supportive environment where people facing health challenges can
make connections with each other. Here we can be ourselves and be understood and supported. We
exchange information on resources and find through our conversations that we are nurtured emotion-
ally and spiritually.

Why go through difficulties alone when you have a pillow of support right here at Kerem Shalom?
If this speaks to you, please contact: Kitty Stein (781) 259-9264 or Rosalie Gerut at Rosalie@keremshalom.org.
Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) An invitation to all women at Kerem Shalom
A New Womens Group Once per month on Monday mornings, 9:30 11:00 AM
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2

Rosh Chodesh, the time of the new moon, traditionally provides an opportunity for women to come together
for monthly meetings based on themes in the Jewish calendar. We will spend time studying and discussing
topics relevant to our lives, relaxing, getting to know each other and supporting one anothers journeys.
Rosalie Gerut will facilitate.
For more information on dates or if you have questions, please contact: Rosalie@KeremShalom.org. Thank you!
Beginners Modern Hebrew (Reading and/or Speaking classes)
If you are a complete beginner or know very little about Hebrew and would like to know more, we have a
class for you.

Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM with Kerem Shaloms Hebrew School teacher, Tikva Eigen.
The tuition will be $45/person for a set of 5 sessions
Classes will begin as soon as we have students! RSVP: Rosalie@keremshalom.org
Any questions? Please contact Tikva Eigen <te924@hotmail.com>
Tai Chi at Kerem Shalom
Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM
Tuition per session: $10 Kerem Shalom members; $15 non-members
For more information contact: Rob Elkind at complex5341@yahoo.com

Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine. The practice of tai chi
focuses on the mind/body connection. This state of active meditation provides tranquility and is achieved
when movements are coordinated with mental awareness. The traditional Wu Chien-Chuan sequence
taught in this program focuses on smaller circular movements and fluid transitions. All movements are practiced in a relaxed manner.
Contrary to its gentle appearance, Tai Chi at its advanced stages of training becomes an effective martial art. The practice of Tai Chi
has evolved into a self-healing art due to its many health-related benefits. The Wu style abides by the principles of martial arts and
ultimately increases the health benefits through proper training. This program is an effective training method for stress relief, osteo-
arthritis, and provides better concentration, circulation and balance.

Rob Elkind has been studying Tai Chi and Kung Fu in the Fu Hok Tai He Morn system for over 15 years. He has trained under both
Kwong Tit Fu and Calvin Chin and competed in tournaments around the world.
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November Kerem Shalom Board Meeting (11/18/13)

Facilitator: Jill Mirman, VP Communication
D'Var: Marty Plotkin, VP Spiritual Life
Notes: Carol Leandro, VP Family Education & VP Education
Present: Rabbi Darby Leigh, Rosalie Gerut, Pat Lukens, Nancy Kaplan, Miriam Zarchan, Jan Huber O'Callaghan, Wendy Taubes,
Mark Stein, George Peabody, JoAnn Simon, Elizabeth Sackton, Matt Daniels, David Mattias, Jonathan Aibel, and Greig Greenwald.

Blessing: Rabbi Darby provided a blessing encouraging all to "engage in the needs of the community."

D'var: Portion -- Vayesha, the story of Joseph and sons. Marty reminded us of how Joseph was his father's favorite, became obnox-
ious, ratted out his brothers, got a very fancy coat, and finally upset his brothers enough that they resolved to kill him. But he sur-
vived! And through adversity, he became a Mensch. He resisted temptation, became a great leader, released bitterness, and forgave
his brothers. He changed so much, he is known as the "righteous one -- Tzadich." This portion begins the pivot from Genesis to
Exodus, when we become a nation. So we move from Joseph, son of Jacob, to the Children of Israel -- representing the connection
between the goodness of a person and the creation of us as a people.

Nominee for Board President: Marty Plotkin! Much appreciation, enthusiasm and excitement re this announcement. Miriam of-
fered a reminder to all that Marty will need a lot of support from all Board Members.

Rabbi's Report: "Much exciting work..."
-Reconvened a Spiritual Life Committee. Committee focusing on Friday night services and B'Nai Mitzvah -- considering what we
want them to be.
-Continuing to work on getting to know as many members as possible.
-Interfaith Clergy of Concord are trying to meet regularly. Have meeting planned for coming Thursday. Hope to revive Clergy/Laity
Group.
-Working with Social Action, Family Education, and Adult Programs to support and develop programming..

High Holiday Tickets: An ongoing concern for the Board -- Trying to find a balance between our reputation as a warm, welcoming
and open community, and our need for fiscal responsibility. How should we handle people who come for High Holidays year after
(Continued on page 13)
(continued from page 5.)

Photos from Kerem Shalom's
Chanukah dinner party

KS's Chanukah dinner party was a wonderful, warm
event, with almost 90 in attendance. THANK YOU to
our latke flippers and servers! Laura Heideman-Dowd
and Justin Heideman, Laurie Silva, Sabine Clasen, Sasha
Stavsky, Sharon and Seth Gillet; to Rayna and Ariza
Leigh for setting up the kids' activities, and to ALL for
bringing light, joy, music and ruach (spirit) to our cele-
bration.

As a special treat during our sing-along, several cast
members from "Prairie Lights" (with score by our own
beloved Rosalie Gerut) led us in songs from the musical.
Special recognition goes to our home-made chanukiot
makers: Elie Engerman for her "Mendel the Mensch"
menorah crafted with Fimo and Amelia O'Sullivan for
her "MenOreo Menorah" complete with marshmallow
and pretzel "candles" and "goldfish" flames. Yum!
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year, but never join as members? Important to know how many people actually come without tickets and without donating, since a
low number might be ok to continue current practice. Also important to note we took-in $10,000 from non-members' High Holiday
donations. Some concern that a change in practice would not result in more members, but a loss in these donations if people go else-
where for services.

Background questions and comments -- Do we want to keep same practice or change? Maybe we do not want to require specific
donation amount for tickets, instead have a 'suggested donation,' but turn no one away. Other synagogues set a rate for tickets and
that is only option. Should we do something about people who come year after year and never join? Being open to all has always
been commensurate with who we are, but is this generosity harming us? Perhaps our open door nature is not the proper premise for a
completely open door policy for High Holidays -- we want to be open to people who want to come for the High Holidays regardless
of ability to pay, but do we want to let people come year after year with no intention of ever joining? Given our liberal abatement
policy, finances should not be an obstacle to anyone to join.

Some Research on policy/procedures at other temples --
a. A Reconstructionist Temple in W. Mass - no tickets required; anyone can walk-in, but also more of a transitory community
(college students)
b. Another local synagogue -- Well publicized that non-members must come with ticket, so all do; $180/ticket. Members pay low
rate (~$50) for extended family ticket.
c. Large, wealthy, reformed Congregation in Houston -- Stopped charging for non-members several years ago...to distinguish from
Conservative temples that charge. Non-members can come free for 2 years. After that, cannot be a guest and must become members
to attend High.Holiday services.
d. In NYC, a traveling Board member had trouble finding services. Called a well-known liberal temple. They charged $400 for one
service.
e. Another Board member reports a lot of travel and no trouble getting High Holiday tickets without paying. .

Ideas --
1. Are people invited to become members after they come to Hign Holiday services?
2. What about having people fill-out form if cannot pay for tickets?
3. Should we be more concerned about money, or process of bringing people into fold?
4. Our real interest is maximizing numbers of people who become members. Have hard time seeing anything good coming out of
being hard about money. Do we need to be more energetic about inviting people to actually join us?
5. Need to educate people about becoming members. Maybe they come year after year because they don't realize how much finan-
cial support is needed to continue to operate - take for granted that we will be here.
6. Want to use this as another opportunity to build membership. Suggest "full packet" be sent with tickets to non-members --
Grapevine, membership forms, etc. -- try to assume they will become members.
7. Follow-up Letter -- Thank you for joining us at H.Holiday services...hope you enjoyed...here are some ways you can increase
your connection with us...
8. Need to consider ways to handle three different groups -- Those that need to be educated, former members that come year after
year, and people who need Jewish Congregation for a moment or series of moments. We shouldn't confuse membership policy with
our need to meet the needs of the community.
9. Rabbi Darby notes the idea of looking at our community as a series of ever-widening concentric circles. He also notes the limita-
tions of semantics -- maybe beneficial to do away with "tickets" or "membership." He explains -- On one of the outer circles, every-
one who is Jewish is a "member." Different circles also represent different levels of engagement. We want to move all people closer
to the center -- closer to engaging regularly with our community -- closer to being committed to being part of it. ACTION ITEM:
Form Committee -- to pull together the research, ideas, specific numbers. Mark, Rosalie, Jill, JoAnn, Rabbi Darby
volunteer! Thank you all!

Legacy Heritage Foundation Grant: Provides monetary support for various ongoing projects, current focus is Board Leadership
Development. JoAnn Simon and David Mattias have stepped forward for this fellowship opportunity. Miriam spoke with Founda-
tion member, Rabbi Dorph, and learned that there is also an opportunity to receive funding for a Board project, which we envision as
being a strategic planning initiative, including a Board Retreat, assuming Board support. Jan and Miriam will work on the synagogue
application, and will support JoAnn and David with their fellowship applications; all due by early December. All Board members
present support application and potential Board project.

Blitz Reports: Development (Matt Daniel) -- Freewill Offering Letter sent. "Good Letter!"
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House (Jonathan Aibel) -- Snowplowing. Planning to continue a la carte plowing since worked well in past and expecting
average snowfall this year. Might get snowblower to alleviate cost/time shoveling. ACTION ITEM: Jill Mirman will
send request to members for possible snowblower donation.
Membership Status (Jan Huber OCallaghan) -- Currently 256, 2 more than budgetary assumptions.
Video Camera (George Peabody) -- Installed. Pointed out front door for security. ACTION ITEM: Jonathan Aibel to
pursue posting a sign that the facility is under surveillance .

Membership Committee Update (Wendy Taubes): Meeting monthly. New committee member is contacting other temples to learn
about membership categories to inform possible changes in our dues structure. Also hosting New Member Coffee and Conversation,
Thur, Dec 5, 7-8pm, with Rabbi Darby. Inviting 41 new member units. May need Board members to call new members to invite
and help provide a regular contact person. Wendy will coordinate by email. Childcare will be provided. Since we have Rabbi's In-
stallation Event in March, we will take a year off from Progressive Dinner. Also hoping to host some community dinners on Friday
nights.

Spiritual Life Committee (Marty Plotkin): A committee exists! Have met twice, with 8-10 people at each meeting. Looking at
services and spiritual life, especially how to grow Friday night services -- onegs, family friendly, child care, community din-
ners. Thinking about how to work with other committees -- maybe a Social Action Service on Fri night. Looking at how to integrate
Torah study into calendar. Looking at restarting Community Conversations which could focus on potential culture change including
increased engagement/involvement.

Education Committee (Pat Lukens): Holiday Preschool Free Session -- 6 families came, including 5 non-members. One family
already joining and two others planning to join. All families being invited to next Tot Shabbat. Low cost effort with great results.

Hebrew School Schedule Survey -- Draft of survey shared with Board. Want to address issues of registration and schedul-
ing. Explains rationale and efforts being implemented to make registration process smoother (e.g. eliminate rolling admissions, offer
registration period with onsite help at KS.) Survey will let parents rank their preferences regarding days classes are sched-
uled. Board offered one revision regarding wording of Question #1. Board support for conducting survey online, with hardcopy
provided when needed. Ed Comm grateful for support of Jan Huber O'Callaghan in formatting survey and Cathy Castenada in re-
viewing and helping implement survey. Family Ed and Ed Comm worked very collaboratively to identify needs, questions and for-
mat of survey -- great process!

Social Action Committee (JoAnn Simon):
Communications - KS Announcements and Constant Contact go to whole KS community. KS Bulletin Board is something people
choose to receive, so people can opt out if too much. Social Action communications requests received by Rosalie Gerut and Nancy
Kaplan are usually forwarded to JoAnn and Sally Edwards. KS Bulletin Board is moderated by Nancy and Marty - topic areas do not
necessarily need to be KS related.

Yad B' Yad (Hand in Hand) -- JoAnn is looking for someone to oversee this committee. Coordinates Shivah, meals, rides for fami-
lies during illness, loss or other difficult times.
Forming Social Action Committee -- Let JoAnn know of any interest.
Planning -- Knitting Sundays to make squares for Project Linus. Will have Social Action Shabbat. This year's theme is sustainabil-
ity. Would like to have one global and one Israel theme each year.

Chanukah Party: December 1, 5:30pm.
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Public Schools. If your child normally
rides the bus to Kerem Shalom, please
ensure they know where to go instead of
traveling to Kerem Shalom.
How can you get information about school
closings?
Announcements can be sent directly
to your cell-phone by Channel 7
Storm Force. To use this free ser-
vice, go to www.whdh.com and click
on closing bell on your cell. Follow
the directions and your cell phone
will be the first to know that school
has been closed.
Watch Channel 7 12:00 news for
closing announcements. Call Kerem
Shalom at 978-369-1223. If school is
closed, the outgoing message will say
that we are closed.
Room parents will make a round of
phone calls, if your childs class has a
room parent. Please be sure that your
childs room parent has an accurate
phone number for you, during the
day.
For events on Sunday, listen to WBZ
1030 News Radio.

A decision regarding school closures will
be made by 12:00 noon.
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In This Issue:
Semi-annual Meeting 1
Save the Date for Rabbi
Darbys Installation
1
Rabbis Message 2
Passages 2
Presidents Message 3
Social Action News 4
Welcome New Members 4
Thank Yous 4
School News 5
Chanukah Party Photos 5, 12
Family Education 6
January Calendar 7
February Calendar 8
Adult Programs 9-11
November Board Meeting
Minutes
12-
14
Hava Nagila (The Movie) 15
Happy Tu BiShvat