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JANUARY 2015 • TEVET / SHEVAT 5775
CHATTANOOGA
TENNESSEE
Super Bowl Party at BZ on Super Sunday, February 1 at 5:00 p.m. Watch the game on a giant screen TV! Party! Hot Dogs! Chili! Beer! Fun! Sign up for your $50 and $100 squares for a chance to win $$$! $10 admission without square Contact office@bzcongregation.com or call 894.8900
MidMid-Week Minyan Changes Day & Time! January 10, 9:45 a.m. Join us as members of the B’nai Zion Sisterhood lead our congrega on in prayer. A Kiddush luncheon sponsored by Sisterhood will follow services.
Ethan Goldblatt Shabbat, January 17 at 5:30 p.m. Please Join us for Mincha services!
Starting in January, the midmid-week minyan will meet on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Friday night minyan will continue to meet at 5:45 p.m.
Rebecca Dzik Shabbat, January 31 at 9:30 a.m. Kiddush Luncheon to Follow Services
B’nai Zion Congregation 114 McBrien Road Chattanooga TN 37411 423.894.8900 Fax: 423.894.8902 shul@bzcongregation.com
Message from Our President
Rabbi Susan Tendler rabbi@bzcongregation.com
It is the start of a New Year, and while it is not the Jewish New Year, it is a start of a New Year in B’nai Zion's front office. There is a changing of the guard as new volunteers and professional staff assumes the responsibilities of managing the operations of B’nai Zion. Long-time office manager Marcia Menuskin is retiring from her position in the B’nai Zion front office at the end of December 2014. Marcia has contributed an enormous amount of her energy and time, in both her professional capacity and through her spirit of volunteerism, as she helped B’nai Zion achieve its mission. Whether it was working in the front office, volunteering on the Culinary Committee, or as Sisterhood President, you could always find Marcia hard at work in any and all of these areas. Now with her pending retirement close at hand, we welcome Susan Matzkin to continue in Marcia’s footsteps. Joyce Thomas, a long-time volunteer at B'nai Zion, has moved on, too. Joyce ensured that information flowed within the office and outwards to B’nai Zion’s membership. Her knowledge and work on the B’nai Zion Voice and minyan list was done in a professional manner and with an appreciation for the importance of both. As I noted in my Kol Nidre message, B’nai Zion is changing, and new challenges await the congregation. There are new volunteers who have stepped forward to assist in the front office. They have picked-up where committed volunteers like Joyce Thomas have left their mark. Gail Susman and Faith Goldberg are two of these individuals. David Fairchild and Fern Shire have taken on the responsibility for production of the BZ Voice in conjunction with the Communications and Media Committee, which they co-chair. Special thanks to Issi Goldberg our volunteer baker extraordinaire and master chef.
Director of Congregational Learning Jason Cathcart jason@bzcongregation.com President Steven Sherman BZPRES@comcast.net
423. 316.9712 Vice Presidents Dr. Bill Hillner Jordan Parker Fern Shire Treasurer Scott Israel Secretary Susan Leininger Board Members Dr. Robin Balser Isaac Barukh Murray Berger David Binder Irene Cohen Rob Cowan David Fairchild Isidore Frumin Dr. Norman Galen Sherry Gilbert Jerry Kleinstub Joe Kodsi Matt Kodsi Lauren Lebovitz Bea Lurie Helen Pregulman Rachel Privett Jackie Rosenfeld Marty Scheinberg Phyllis Schwarz Ruth Votava Eliza Lebovitz (youth rep.)
B’nai Zion Voice is published 11 times a year by B’nai Zion Congregation, 114 McBrien Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Submission Deadline: the 8th of the month preceding publication: shul@bzcongregation.com Editorial Committee: David Fairchild, Editor Deborah Wint Susan Matzkin Lester Votava
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Start of A New Year
Other volunteers accepting the challenge are Rachel Privet and Laura Israel. They now co-chair the Cemetery Committe. Jay Menuskin has begun his transition off this committee and is relinquishing his duties to a younger generation of committed BZ members. There are volunteers like Isaac Barukh, Lester Votava, Mark Shapiro, John Lewis, and Joe Kodsi who willingly accepted a request to oversee the repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the synagogue. We can, however, use more volunteer help on this committee. Jordan Parker has done a marvelous job along with Fern Shire on bringing fund raising events and programming to new heights. The recent Gabbaim's dinner and recognition come directly to mind. On December 6, 2014, we honored several Gabbim: Reuben Dubrow, Howard Gropper, Lester Votava, Lester Cohen, and Joel Susman who assist in the Torah reading during Shabbat and holiday services. Scott Israel, who is instrumental in making sure BZ's financials are in order and within budget, constantly makes an invaluable contribution. Upon my request, several congregants volunteered their time and professional Human Resources' experience to review the staffing requirements of B’nai Zion. This included: reviewing/identifying needed staffing positions; writing new job descriptions for front office staff and volunteer positions; and, creating an organizational flow chart. There are many more volunteers, sung and un-sung, who give of their time and energy every day to ensuring that B’nai Zion continues to thrive l'dor va’dor – generation to generation. These individuals and their families have committed themselves to continue the tradition of making B’nai Zion a warm and welcoming congregation. As I mentioned in the beginning of my message, it’s a New Year for B’nai Zion. The synagogue needs your help (Continued next page)
Message from Our Rabbi by Rabbi Susan Tendler
Fueling our Passion On a recent mission to Israel, an AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) delegate was walking through the Israel Museum wearing his lanyard and badge. Suddenly, he sensed that the person next to him was looking at him. Glancing over he saw there was an elderly woman, easily in her 80’s. She tapped him on the arm, and with a heavy accent, said “Are you from AIPAC?” He said he was. He reported that in broken English she looked him in the eyes and said, “Please. Please tell them. Please tell them we are not bad. Be strong. You are so important. So important for Israel. Do not stop what you are doing. Please.” The man was blown away. He promised her we would work hard to be strong and that we would not stop. Often in the Jewish community we think of AIPAC or even Israel for that matter and we think of Jews. The truth is, however, that a growing number of constituents who fervently support Israel and AIPAC are from the non-Jewish community. In fact, recently as I was leaving a Weight Watchers meeting, one of my fellow members turned to me and said, “chag sameach” is that right? That is what I remember us saying when we would be in Israel. And a neighbor frequently, proudly greets us in Hebrew, having been to Israel numerous times and considers herself an avid supporter. As well, Pastor Kevin Adams of Olivet Baptist Church downtown shared with me earlier this year how he had gone to Israel with AIPAC and it was a life-changing experience. The highlight for him was Shabbat dinner with a family in Jerusalem. While I am looking forward to having Pastor Adams and his family as guests in our home for Shabbat dinner, we also realized that we will also both, be sojourning to Washington D.C. this March for the AIPAC Policy Conference.
There too, I recall being pleasantly surprised and slightly overwhelmed by what it is that happens. I knew that top politicians often make a showing—the Vice President or President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Israel, and planned on learning more in -depth about the politics. Once there, I realized how much more happens! The convention is attended by more than 14,000 pro-Israel Americans, more than two-thirds of Congress, more than 2,200 students, more than 250 synagogue delegations as well as Jews, Christians, African Americans and Latinos from all 50 states. And the politics are just the tip of the iceberg with opportunities to meet with ambassadors, authors, the developers of Iron Dome, inspiring individuals who are making a difference in the global world, not just the US and Israel. People from all over, various religious, cultural, and political backgrounds come together to be inspired and make a difference. At B’nai Zion we celebrate Interfaith Shabbat on a local level each year, AIPAC conference builds on those sentiments of unity and understanding and puts them into action. Jews and non-Jews, Democrats and Republicans representing every state and every age (high school and beyond) bring their passion with them to Washington D.C. and light up our nation’s capital. And our local leaders are in key positions to make significant impact on the United States government and history. Whether you plan to join our delegation (so far 10 of us) in D.C. this year or consider it for a future year, or even align yourself politically on a different place when it comes to Israel, I invite you and hope you will join us January 17 at B’nai Zion to be inspired by AIPAC Shabbat as we gain insight from some of our Christian neighbors about what fuels their passion for Israel and for AIPAC.
B’nai Zion AIPAC Shabbat Shabbat morning, Jan. 17: 9:45 a.m.
Shabbat services followed by Kiddush luncheon and a conversaƟon focused on Israel.
MARCH 1-3 Annual AIPAC Policy Conference Join Rabbi Tendler and our B’nai Zion delegation in Washington, D.C., Sunday-Tuesday, March 1-3, 2015, for the annual AIPAC Policy Conference, the largest gathering of the pro-Israel movement. TEN People from our community are attending! Are you?
Message from Our President, continued and your spirit of volunteerism. If you would like to be part of the continuing success story of B’nai Zion, please volunteer your time and talent. Contact me, speak to one of your Committee Chairs or any Board Member, or contact the front office. There is a tremendous need for all types of volunteer help from assisting in the kitchen to introducing new technologies, and you can be assured you will be gainfully and meaningfully employed. Happy New Year to everyone!
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Message from Our Director of Congregational Learning January BSI at a Glance
by Jason Cathcart
How I spent my Winter Vacation As I sit here to write this month’s article I’m about to adventure out to one of my favorite Jewish events in the world: USY International Convention. This year the convention is in Atlanta and I’ve been invited to be a member of the teaching faculty, guide sessions on leadership development and be a member of the Executive Staff. Almost 900 USY’ers and staff will take over the Omni Hotel at the CNN Plaza in downtown Atlanta. Personally, I’ve travelled to International Convention 3 times as a USY’er and 7 times as a staff member. Each experience is different and exciting in it’s own regard. This year, the entire convention body will be learning about Ve’ahavta L’reyacha Kamocha/Love another as yourself. We’ll study the importance of helping others and choosing kindness. As part of the experiential part of the program, the entire convention body will study and learn from people on the ground who help to make the Atlanta community a better place through social action and change. The USY’ers will also participate in service projects around Atlanta and visit the memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We’ll even get a chance to learn from Rev. Graham Williams, the pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. As if that wasn’t enough, there will be Israeli programs, spiritual and creative davening experiences, chances to sightsee in Downtown Atlanta, hear from inspiring speakers, a concert by Joshua Nelson (the Prince of Kosher Gospel) and a whole lot of ruach. I feel very fortunate to be able to spend 5 days with the future leaders of our movement and of North American Jewry. I look forward to returning with my head and my heart filled with stories and songs of the experience.
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Chaverim, Chalutzim & Kochavim
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Gan, Chaverim, Chalutzim & Kochavim
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Super-Sized Shabbat: including Mini Minyan, Junior Congregation & Bagrut AIPAC Shabbat
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Chaverim, Chalutzim & Kochavim
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Gan, Chaverim, Chalutzim & Kochavim
Join us for our new Shabbat Morning program on January 17 concurrent with AIPAC Shabbat Mini-Minyan - 10:30 to 11:15 AM (for Pre-K to 2nd grade) Junior Congregation - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 3rd to 6th grade) Bagrut—10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for 8th to 10th grade) We will celebrate Shabbat through tefillah, hands-on learning, study and games!
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USY & Kadima Convention was AWESOME!
CJCRS in January 11, 18, 25 CJCRS meets at B’nai Zion from 9:30am to 12pm.
Hebrew word of the month:
Thanks to the 8 amazing BZ USY and Kadima members that travelled to Fall Convention at Wilderness in the Smokies in beautiful Sevierville, Tennessee. It was a weekend filled with fun and ruach. We can’t wait for the next one!
Adult Education Lessons Of Leadership Timeless, Jewish, and Effective Thursday, Jan. 15: 12 PM Join us the first Thursday of the month for an invigorating discussion of how the stories of Moshe and today’s leaders can influence our personal model of leadership. There will be two classes for your convenience: East Brainerd – Barnes & Noble at Hamilton Place Downtown – Waterside Pavillion at Miller Plaza
Please bring your own dairy or parve bag lunch.
Lunch & Learn Thursday, Jan. 8 & 22 Noon @ BZ Join us for invigorating conversations with Rabbi Tendler. RSVP to the office with your lunch preference (tuna or egg salad). Cost is $5.
Questions about Adult education? Contact Jason Cathcart at Jason@bzcongregation.com. BZ Voice
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Rebecca Grace Dzik will become a Bat Mitzvah at B’nai Zion Congregation on Saturday, January 31, 2015 (this is also her 13th birthday!) Rebecca is the daughter of Michael Dzik. Her older sister is Rachel, and Rebecca often refers to herself as the Sister of Allie, a four-year-old mutt who’s stolen both her heart and her pillow. Rebecca’s grandparents are Fran and Joe Dzik of Chattanooga, Gail and Joel Susman of Chattanooga, Michael Ulin of Chattanooga and Susan McDaniel of San Angelo, TX. Rebecca is a 7th grader at East Hamilton Middle School where she is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and sings in the choir. She devours books, preferably with a hint of SciFi, and truly loves Chattanooga, finding adventures and traditions throughout the city. Rebecca loves going to the aquarium, splitting her adoration between the butterflies and penguins. And nothing gets past her--an avid Geocacher, she and her Aunt Becky scavenge for hidden treasures. Through her parents’ and grandparents’ love of travel, Rebecca has been lucky enough to see many parts of the world and the beauty of America: London, Paris, Alaska, Florida, and even Las Vegas! Her favorite destination is Yellowstone National Park; if you’ve been, you understand why! Rebecca’s respect for Judaism and love of community come from earlychildhood education and spectacular summer camp experiences. At age two she started attending the community Sunday school (CJCRS); she went to Aleph Bet Children’s Center preschool; and she’s been a regular at B’nai Zion Hebrew School since Kindergarten. Rebecca has had many great teachers, but her favorite is Mr. David (Fairchild)—she recalls many lessons from him and shares them with the family at the perfect moment. Rebecca has been attending Camp Ramah Darom since “Taste;” that’s been five years of fun and friendships, and she is ready to go again this summer! Rebecca is also a member of B’nai Zion’s Kadima chapter. Rebecca has chosen to sponsor a disadvantaged at-risk child in Israel for her mitzvah project. Rebecca will be raising funds to assist this child in their Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring, the purchase of a tallit, Shabbat clothes and for a celebration at the completion of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey. The entire community is invited to celebrate with Rebecca for both her 13th Birthday and her Bat Mitzvah on January 31st at B’nai Zion Congregation at 9:30AM. A Kiddush luncheon will follow the service.
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Ethan Ryan Goldblatt, known by his beloved mother as "Drop Dead Gorgeous", attends class at East Ridge High School where he regularly achieves honor roll status. Ethan's interests lie in theatre and music—-particularly "Wizard of Oz" and "Wicked", both of which he has seen a number of times, along with countless other productions on New York City's Broadway, the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, the Colonnade and many other stages large and small. He loves spending time with his favorite sidekick (his dad) and the rest of his family. Ethan regards everyone he meets as a friend, and serves as a reminder to each of us to love one another. Just love. Congratulations, Ethan! Ethan is the son of Shelton Goldblatt and the late Susan Goldblatt, z’’l, and the brother of Taylor Goldblatt.
Interfaith Shabbat Friday, Feb. 20 at 5:45 p.m. Join us for a Shabbat filled with fellowship, learning and fantas c food. Table sponsorships are available for $118. (Tables seat eight) Please contact shul@bzcongrega on.com if you are interested in sponsoring a table.
BZ Family
Barukh/Shapiro Family
Gina Barukh
Sydney Ring
Welcome to the world Eliav! Mazel tov to Isaac and Lindsay Barukh, Rebecca & Jordan Parker (as well as Lilah and Aaron) on the newest addition to their family born to daughter/sister Rabbis Sarah Barukh and husband Matt Shapiro! Mazel tov to Isaac and Lindsay Barukh on their daughter Gina who has become a registered nurse in the State of Tennessee. She will now complete her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Emory University in Atlanta to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. Mazel tov to Judy and Jerry Kleinstub on their granddaughter, Sydney Ring, becoming a bat mitzvah on November 8, 2014, at Temple Chai, in Long Grove, Illinois. Sydney is the daughter of Sandi Kleinstub Ring and Joshua Ring. “Farewell” cannot express how much we will miss Marcia Menuskin who retired from the B’nai Zion office in December. Marcia, who was B’nai Zion’s first female president, has served B’nai Zion in many capacities, ranging from president of Sisterhood to chair of the Culinary Committee. Her husband, Jay, has also been a leader of B’nai Zion, most recently serving on the Eternal Care Trust Fund. The Menuskins plan to relocate to Memphis. Stay in touch, Marcia and Jay! BZ would like to welcome Susan Matzkin as our new office manager! Susan brings many years of management experience to her new role. Most recently she managed the transition of ownership of her husband's ophthalmology practice, Allied Eye. Prior to that she served as a public school principal and assistant principal.
Havdallah with Mordechai Rosenstein
Marcia Menuskin
Anniversaries 1/10 Owen and Amelia Allen 1/12 Lester and Irene Cohen
Birthdays 1/3 1/5 1/7 1/8 1/8 1/11 1/12 1/13 1/13 1/13 1/14 1/16 1/16 1/18 1/19 1/19 1/20 1/21 1/22 1/22 1/25 1/26 1/27 1/27 1/28 1/29 1/31 1/31
Rebecca Sadowitz Monique Berke Dr. Alan Jacobson Stuart Bush Laura Lea Dressler Jackie Kirzner David Navas Susan Leininger Sandra Shapiro Elaine Winer Amelia Allen Avery Schulman Alex Votava Erik Brook Charlotte Jacobson Dr. Ira Kraus Jay Goldblatt Matthew Palermo Michael Dzik Taylor Goldblatt Paula Israel Alan Jarman Howard Gropper Sylvia Saloshin Robert Palermo Andy Hodes Rebecca Dzik Meryl Stark BZ Voice
Mazel tov to Stefani Johnson and her kvelling family. Stefani was inducted into the National Honor Society earlier this semester at Virginia Tech.
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Contributions IN MEMORY In Memory of Mildred D. Little, Aunt of Deborah Wint Scott & Laura Israel In Memory of Paul Eriksmoen, Son of Terry & Norton Wheeler Scott, Laura, Zachary & Maddie Israel In Memory of Raquel Farberoff dePinski, Mother of Susy Murciano Judy Richelson In Memory of Rose Levin, Mother of Sheila Breitbart, Grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey Cohen Irene & Lester Cohen Dr. Jeffrey Cohen Judy Richelson MAZEL TOV Amelia Allen Congratulations on Receiving the Lion of Judah Award Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (KE) Isaac & Lindsay Barukh On Gina becoming an R.N. and continuing her medical education Barry Parker & Flossie Weill (B) Tal & Erin Cohen In Honor of Birth of Your Son Dean Avraham Dr. Robin Balser (H) Barry Parker & Flossie Weill (H) Helen Pregulman Howard & Yetta Gropper Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel Dr. & Mrs. William Hillner In Honor of Your Grandson's Bar Mitzvah Lynn & Colman Hochman Marcia & Jay Menuskin (H) Lynn Hochman Happy Birthday Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel Andy & Melody Hodes In Honor of Micah's Bar Mitzvah Scott & Laura Israel (H) Dr. & Mrs. Alan Jacobson Alan & Alison Lebovitz Barry Parker & Flossie Weill (H) Pris & Robert Siskin Micah Hodes In Honor of Your Bar Mitzvah Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (H) Phyllis Schwarz, Rick & Lon Jacobs Judy & Jerry Kleinstub In Honor of Your Grandaughter's Bat Mitzvah Dr. Bruce & Merle Backer 8 BZ Voice
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SPECIAL FUNDS [B] Babysitting [CE] Louis & Rose Chawkin Ed. Fund [Ed] Education [E] Enhancement [H] Hanan Family Scholarship [K] Kiddush [KE] Kitchen Equipment [R] Rabbi's Discretionary You can make billable contributions to B’nai Zion using our online submission form at www.bnaizioncongregation.com Of course, you can still email contributions to shul@bzcongregation.com. Or call 894.8900 Devin Kodsi In Honor of Your Bar Mitzvah Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (H) Phyllis Schwarz, Rick & Lon Jacobs Drs. Matt & Angela Kodsi In Honor of Devin's Bar Mitzvah Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (H) Joe & Marilee Kodsi In Honor of your Grandson, Devin Kodsi's Bar Mitzvah Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (H) Dr. Dennis & Susan Matzkin In Honor of Kalli's Bat Mitzvah Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (H) Pris & Robert Siskin In Honor of Your New Grandson, Brady Flaster Siskin Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel Alan & Alison Lebovitz Barbara Oxenhandler Barry Parker & Flossie Weill (H) Rabbi Susan Tendler In Honor of Your Special Birthday Robin, Seth, Jake, Sam Balser (H) Scott, Laura, Zachary, Maddie Israel (R) Barbara Oxenhandler SPEEDY RECOVERY Amy Boulware Dr. Reuben & Dot Dubrow Scott & Laura Israel (H) Marcia & Jay Menuskin (H) Judy Richelson Miriam Richelson Ruth & Lester Votava Eve Drucker Cherie & Billy Wise Lonnie Jacobs Sylvia Saloshin and Gene Kleiman (R)
Dr. Alan Jacobson Sheila Breitbart Lynn & Colman Hochman Al & Paula Jarman (R) Barbara Oxenhandler Ruth & Lester Votava Miram Richelson Al & Paula Jarman (R) IN APPRECIATION Rabbi Susan Tendler Thank You for Your Comfort and Kindness Barbara & Shelly Messer/Haber and the Haber Family Rabbi Susan Tendler In Appreciation Anonymous (R) ETZ HAYIM Merv Pregulman Helen Pregulman & Family EH YAHRZEIT CONTRIBUTIONS Maxine Block Alper The Alper Family Harold Alper, MD The Alper Family Harriet Cooper Jeffrey Cohen Rae Fried Rosenthal Gail & Joel Susman William Goldsmith Steven Goldsmith Sara Greenberg Paul & Joy Greenberg Francine Shore Grossman Sheryl Hill Ann Hollander Leonard & Valerie Chill Dorothy Israel Scott & Laura Israel Joe Koplan Ron & Anne Koplan Michael Kraft Sheila & Jerry Sear Gertrude Lampert Ellen & Manny Doyne Fannie Lebovitz Charles & Betty Lebovitz Lawrence Levine Anita Levine Shirley Marcus Rick & Bonnie Marcus
Gabbai’im Tribute Night Contributions, continued Leah Polsky Shelley Schklar Sam Polsky Shelley Schklar Elizabeth Rind Mary Rind Nancy Rudolph James & Claire Creim Barney Saxe Leonard & Valerie Chill May Streiter Robert & Doris Streiter Jacob Susman Gail & Joel Susman
B.L.T. Monthly Bagels, Lox and Tefillin Minyan Sunday, January 4 9:30 a.m. Come for the praying and stay for the food!
Women About Women A Tu b’Shevat Story Tuesday, Jan. 27: 7:00 p.m.
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BZ Calendar ~ January 2015 ~ Sun
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Wed Minyan on Wednesdays starting this month!
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9:30a BLT 9:30a CJCRS Teacher In Service-No Students
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5:45p Minyan
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4:30p BSI (Hebrew School) 6p Minyan
12p Lunch & Learn
5:45p Minyan
9:45a Sisterhood Shabbat Services & Kiddush Luncheon
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4:30p BSI (Hebrew School) 6p Minyan
11a Sisterhood Book 5:45p Minyan Club 12p Barnes & Noble Lessons of Leadership, B&N, Downtown
9:45a AIPAC Shabbat 9:45a Super Sized Shabbat Services 5:30p Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Goldblatt
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12p Lunch & Learn
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9:30a CJCRS 9:30a Judaism In Depth Class (BZ Library)
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9:30a CJCRS 9:30a Judaism In Depth Class (BZ Library)
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11:30a Exec Board Mtg 4:30p BSI (Hebrew School) 6:30p SIsterhood Women about Women 6p Minyan
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9:30a Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Dzik 9:45a Shabbat Services
Tzitzit/Tallit—Tekhelet Twice daily we read in the Shema: “God spoke to Moshe saying: Speak to the Children of Israel and say to them that they shall make themselves tsitsit on the corners of their garments throughout their generations. And they shall place upon the tsitsit of each corner a thread of tekhelet… And you shall see it and remember all of the commandments of God and you shall do them,”
For years, the special dye for tekhelet, was lost and about 30 years ago Rabbi Eliyahu Tavger became convinced that he had in fact discovered the authentic source. In preparation for this year’s World Wide Wrap, we will discuss tekhelet more in depth at our January 22nd lunch & learn and if you are interested in adding tekhelet to your tallit, to please be in touch with Jason Cathcart or Rabbi Tendler to order a set for you. 10 BZ Voice
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Men’s Club Latke Cookoff
Yahrzeit List *Memorialized on our memorial plaques.
TEVET/JANUARY JANUARY 10 1 Harold Norman Deitch* 10 1 Jacob Kellman 10 1 Louis Kolodkin* 10 1 Beady Fanburg- Leib 10 1 Benjamin Eli Magrill* 10 1 Abraham Parker* 10 1 Sylvia Pearlman 10 1 Max Rubin* 10 1 Lt. Col. Melvin Bond Thomas* 11 2 Abraham D. Hodes* 13 4 Matthew Bell 13 4 Mollie Olinsky* 13 4 Beryl Rosen* 14 5 Max L. Block* 14 5 Esther Bloom 14 5 Leo Darholtz* 14 5 Louis Goodman* 14 5 Ada Katchen* 14 5 Ruth Morris* 14 5 Gedalia Sayers* 14 5 Julius Jacob Schneider* 14 5 Joseph Silverman* 14 5 Ida Ethel Witt* 15 6 Joseph Daneman* 15 6 Abe I. Fine 15 6 Eugene Friedman* 15 6 George Press* 15 6 Esther Slabosky* 16 7 Rebecca Friedman 16 7 Rebecca Ginsberg* 16 7 Anne Horowitz 16 7 Gertrude Medoff Kornfeld 17 8 Isidore (Izzy) Block* 17 8 Jules Brandman Brandt* 17 8 Paul Dubrow* 17 8 Ruth Goldstein 17 8 Stanley Lachman* 17 8 Fred Morris 17 8 Emanuel Wisotsky* 18 9 Eli Bell 18 9 Marsha Hiller 18 9 Charles Kolodkin* 18 9 Sarah Manis 18 9 Rebecca Nash* 18 9 A. H. Silverman* 18 9 Rose Rubin Speal* 19 10 Hyman Abramowitz 19 10 Alvin Shoenig* 19 10 Robert Hymen Siskin* 20 11 Regina El-Kodsi* 20 11 Arnold Ellis 20 11 Nathan Jaffe* 20 11 Dr. Benjamin H. Lampert* 20 11 Aaron A. Rodhim-Rudolph* 20 11 Helen Schwartz*
21 12 Belle Rudolph Cohen* 21 12 Solomon Edelstein* 21 12 Raisa Hofferman* 21 12 Sadie Frumin Jacobs 21 12 Pauline Pearlman* 22 13 Marcus Barshay* 22 13 Sam Bloch* 22 13 Philip H. Lampert* 22 13 Virginia Rose Raider* 22 13 Philip J. Sherman* 22 13 Marvin Silverman* 22 13 Sadie Anna Glyck Winer* 23 14 Ann Busch 23 14 Spencer A. Carl* 23 14 Sammie Deitch 23 14 Celia Karasoff 23 14 Frances Levine 23 14 Lionel MacBaisey 23 14 Sarah Goldman Morris* 24 15 David S. Alper* 24 15 Frances Z. Comess* 24 15 Moses Lichtenberg 24 15 Phillip Press* 24 15 Leonard Weiss 25 16 Bennie Deitch 25 16 Miriam Wise 26 17 David Moses Dolob* 26 17 Ida Dubrow* 26 17 Ben Fried 27 18 Hyman Edelstein 27 18 Rose Feigenbaum Feldman* 27 18 Jack Husney* 27 18 Murray Levine* 27 18 Elias S. Magrill* 27 18 Mary Goodman Parker* 27 18 Yetta Silverman* 27 18 Freeda Siskin 28 19 Lillian Berger 28 19 Julius Brook 28 19 Rose Cesario 28 19 Meyer Katchen* 28 19 Sol Levin 28 19 Harry Rose 28 19 Genia Rubin* 28 19 Joseph Sherman 28 19 Eli Sugarman 28 19 Bertha Wender* 29 20 Walter Dinberg 29 20 Seth Lurie Eichenthal 29 20 Dave Robinson* SHEVAT/JANUARY JANUARY 1 21 Joseph Herman Bush* 1 21 Fannie Feigenbaum* 1 21 Stella Feinberg 1 21 Yacobeth beth Lulu 1 21 Sam Raider*
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Jack Rothenberg Ben Zion Cantor William "Bill" Dressler* David H. Dunn* Mrs. L.W. Kaufman Joe Lang* Kermit Walker Jake Green Marian Sturzer Charles Friedman* Stewart Allen Levin* Mary Parker Prigoff* Louis I. Brody* Dr. David B. Karr* Jacob Lang* Matilda Pregulman* Goldie Devare Brener* Mark Aaron Spector* Roy Bush* Adolph Jacobs* Rosa P. Richelson* Sam Edelstein* Alison Beth Grossman Rev. Isaac Maisel* David Silberman* Freda Silverman* Aaron Berger* Cherne K. (Jennie) Block* Isadore Samuel Deitch* David Gewanter Jacob Goodstein Mose Hyman* Anna Swick Kopkin* Simon Menuskin* Henry Miller Dorothy Deitch Scharf* Frieda Cohen Margolin* Isadore Osovsky* Fannie Polsky Annie Saxe Hyman B. Sayers* Paul Sobel* Miriam Peller Rhodes* Lenny Schulman Charles Silverman* Victor Small Max L. Trotz*
Mazel Tov to Joyce Thomas on the bar mitzvah of her grandson, Max Blafer. Max is the son of Amy and Craig Blafer of Marietta GA. Amy grew up at BZ, and Max has volunteered at BZ. BZ Voice
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B’NAI ZION SYNAGOGUE Minyan Schedule January 2015 WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
FRI. Jan. 2
WED. Jan. 7
FRI. Jan. 9
WED. Jan. 14
FRI. Jan. 16
*Ivan Deitch *Paul Deitch *M/S Shapiro *A/L Reingold *A/M Hodes
*R/P Siskin *Claire Binder *Sylvia Saloshin *W/S Hillner
*R/D Dubrow *T/T Trivers *Elizabeth Monson *N/S Slovis *R/F Goldberg *R/P Siskin *D/S Speal *Claire Binder *Helen Pregulman *Ida Bell *J/M Kodsi *Howard Schwartz *S/D Jaffe
*N/P Hofferman *Howard Schwartz *Isidore Frumin *R/B Marcus
*Deborah Alper *B/C Wise *L/I Cohen *R/D Dubrow *M/L Lebovitz *Harvey Weiss *Shelton Goldblatt
D/B Binder David Fairchild A/A Lebovitz O/A Allen Scott Israel Meryl Stark R/J Rosenfeld John Lewis Irv Ginsburg A/P Jarman D/S Leininger
Louise Spector Jackie Kirzner R/D Streiter L/G Cohen G/J Fine T/R Levin Niki Goff Meryl Stark C/L Hochman
G/J Kleinstub T/E Cohen S/E Winer A/M Berke J/V Cathcart WEEK 5
WEEK 4 WED. Jan. 21
FRI. Jan. 23
WED. Jan. 28
FRI. Jan. 30
*M/A Berger *B/R Brook *Eichenthal/ Lurie *Sylvia Wygoda *I/L Barukh *A/L Reingold *H/Y Gropper *S/C Sherman *D/P Rose
*S/G Dressler *Paul Stahl *Helen Pregulman *H/D Trotz *B/C Sirota *E/H Brody
*M/L Spector *M/J Richelson *Judy Richelson *Miriam Richelson *Alan Richelson *Victor Hanan *M/J Hanan *Rachel Privett *Sheryl Hill
*J/M Menuskin *Marcie Mott *B/S Schulman *C/J Rhodes
Family Friday Night Dinner
K/J Spiegel Rachel Zoldessy J/R Parker Michael Dzik J/D Alper C/B Lebovitz R/A Snetmen E/V Epstein G/J Fine
G/S Sear M/L Fisher W/S Hillner N/P Hofferman M/A Kodsi David Navas M/S Simms N/W Galen A/P Jarman C/C Smith
I/M Goldberg G/M Lander D/S Matzkin M/J Scheinberg Joyce Thomas J/B Bohn G/A Boulware Bill Cordell
J/D Alper D/J Sachsman G/C Fine A/C Jacobson R/C Palermo J/F Shire Mitchell Wilson Debbie Alper M/K Berke Ronnie Berke D/B Eichenthal Rick Jacobs Barb Oxenhandler
J/B Bohn J/G Susman Gayle Shavin H/Y Shavin Anita Levine P/R Stowe L/R Votava I/M Goldberg
*denotes yahrzeit observed *the Minyan Schedule is currently being completed by Laura Israel. If you have any special requests for scheduling, please notify her at lauraisrael@live.com
NEW MINYAN DAY AND TIME! STARTING JANUARY 7 WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6:00 P.M. p — 423.643.1290
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