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November 2002  •  Heshvan–Kislev 5763
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Program for November 2002: 

11-1  Religious school and Friday night services
11-2  Meeting of the UPJ in Hannover
11-9  Memorial service for the 64th anniversary of the 9th of November
11-13 Inter-religious women's discussion group
11-14 Lecture: Rabbi Dr. Henry Brandt, “Judaism — Source of our Strength”
11-15 Religious school and Friday night services
11-18 State board of Progressive congregations membership meeting in Hannover
11-19 Basic Judaism class in Russian
      Lecture: Mr. Dieter Klocke, “Report from Brjansk”
11-20 Lecture: Mr. E. Klee, “German Doctors during the Holocaust”
11-26 Russian Afternoon
11-29 Congregational Hanukka services and party

Dear Members,
     The fall months bring nature to rest—quite a contrast for our congregation. Many members experienced personal concerns and we have tried our best to help. The board met with the directors of the Social Welfare Office in an effort to clarify the situation. We felt that the meeting was friendly and constructive.
     The congregation will continue to assist members to the extent it is able. State Board of Congregations President Mrs. Seidler continues to meet with state ministers on our behalf. Members who need assistance with paperwork and/or appointments should contact the office.

News And Information

Laying of a Wreath
     In memory of the 64th anniversary of the 9th of November Pogrom, we will conduct memorial services and lay a wreath at the memorial. Rebekka Dohme will sing El Male Rachemim and our congregation will lead a recitation of the Kaddish. The service is held in cooperation with our congregation, the city of Hameln, and the Society of Christians and Jews.

Chanukka Festival
     Our congregation will celebrate Hanukka together on November 29th, lighting the first candle, with prayer and song, sweet jelly doughnuts, and presents for the children. See you there!



Rabbi Dr. Henry G. Brandt

Rabbi Brandt Visit
     Rabbi Dr. Henry G. Brandt honors us with a visit this month and we hope our members and friends will take the opportunity to hear his lecture. We look forward to an excellent and engaging evening with Rabbi Brandt. The evening is in cooperation with our congregation and the Society for Christians and Jews.

Visits from Rabbi Irit Shillor
and Student Rabbi Alena Treyher
     Rabbi Irit Shillor and student Rabbi Alena Treyher will be serving our congregation on a regular basis. Rabbi Shillor will be in Germany serving five congregations in a monthly, two-week block. We'll receive her services at least twice a month. Student rabbi Alena Treyher will be with us once a month. We look forward to their support. Anyone wishing an individual appointment with Rabbi Shillor should contact the office.
     November 1st is the big day! Rabbi Irit Shillor will begin instructing our B'nei Mitzvah group. Lessons will be twice a month and concentrate on preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Call the office if you have any questions. We're looking for a volunteer to organize and teach (mentored by Rabbi Shillor) a young children's class. Please contact the office.
     Liturgy seminar (11–13 to 11–15 ) in Zurich still has openings. The seminar will be taught by Adina ben Chorin and Michael Lawton. Private room and board is arranged. Participants only need pay for travel. Interested? Contact the office!

Winter Machene
     This year's Winter Machene is being planned. Probable dates are Dec.27–31. Twelve to eighteen year-olds are invited to five days of Jewish fun and learning. More information later in the month — contact the office.



One of the memorial markers at the site of the former Hameln synagogue

Todah Rabah . . . . . . Thank You
     We wish to thank Mrs. Miriam Elberger, New York for her contribution to our synagogue building fund.
     We wish to thank Mr. Dieter Klocke who presented our congregation with an Israeli flag. This is a very special flag. Mr. Klocke was visiting Auschwitz and noticed a youth group holding memorial services there. He approached them and in conversation found out that they were an Israeli youth group.He told them about our congregation and they asked that he carry the flag to us. The flag stands next to our Aron ha'Kodesh (Torah ark). We are deeply moved by this gift.
     We wish to thank the members of our Board, especially, Polia Pelts, Aron Kaplan and Valerij Fridman for the endless hours of work involved, the patience and support in dealing with the social problems of our members.
     Thank you to Rebekka Dohme who led two lectures on Judaism (a last minute substitute for her hospitalized mother!) at a local high school.
     We thank Mr. Kieran Hilbert for his generous contribution of 10 percent of his monthly income during his five-year period of study in Vienna. Mr. Hilbert was a guest of our congregation on several occasions and is studying to become a priest. We wish him success in his studies and are grateful for act of kindness.

Jahrzeits in November
  • R. Banschukov Nov.11 1999/ 19. Kislev 5760
  • J. Olvovski Nov.25 2001/ 10. Kislev 5762

Birthdays in November
     G. Jeger, D. Vinnytska, J. Lebedinskiy, T. Drabkina, L. Chapiro, M.Fischer, M. Dohme, J. Berry, A. Samarina, L. Dvortsis, A. Zyryanov, and A. Rybin.

Refuah Schlama . . . . . . . . Get Well Wishes
     Get well wishes to all who are feeling ill at home or in the hospital. Members!! Call the office and ask whom you can visit! It's a Mitzvah to visit the ill.

Shalom!
     — Your board

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