The Message - February 2016

The Message

Congregation Beth Yeshurun Houston February 2016

Celebrating 50 years at Beth Yeshurun with Rabbi Jack & Toby Segal at the Annual Meeting Dinner 1

From the Rabbi Rabbi Brian Strauss Travel to Israel with Lisa and Me All of our great-grandparents had one thing in common. They all desired to travel to Israel and to see the streets of Jerusalem but were unable to do so. Thank God, because of the miracle of modern Zionism, we can journey to Israel today.

The incredible opportunity is available for our families, so we are going again, and Lisa and I want you to come with us.

The fourth Beth Yeshurun Family Mission to Israel is set for December 18 - December 28, 2016. Join us for this life-changing experience which includes: - Exciting tours and programming - Engaging and unique family programs - Top-level guides - Superb accommodations provided by the best of what Frosch Travel has to offer Our journey will be more than just a trip, it will be a homecoming.

- Experience the enduring beauty of Jerusalem as it captures your heart and the hearts of your children - Embrace Shabbat at The Western Wall as we dance and sing together - Visit the sights which tell the rich story of our people: the Old City, the Dead Sea, Masada, Safed, Yad Vashem, and more - Walk the Western Wall Tunnels experiencing more than 2000 years of History and step into Ir David, the ancient City of David

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- Experience a recreated Biblical village and create memories with your loved ones - Ride camels to a real life Bedouin village - Enjoy special outdoor hikes and more - Meet Israeli soldiers as we bring them gifts from home - Support the Israeli economy by visiting Israeli shops, galleries, hotels, and restaurants - Get up-to-the-minute briefings from top Israeli rabbis and educators - Rediscover your Jewish roots in the land of our people with your Beth Yeshurun community - Make new friends and reconnect with old ones A Jewish legend tells us that when God took Abraham to show him the land, promising it to Abraham’s future generations, He also showed him every Jew that was ever to be born. According to this legend, when a Jew stands in the exact spot where thousands of years ago Abraham first beheld him, he or she will become intimately and externally bound to the land.

Thanks to the miracle of modern Zionism, you have the opportunity to breathe the same air that inspired a small people 3,000 years ago to spread God’s message to the entire world. Let your children breathe that air as well.

If you want to learn why Judaism has survived for so long, why there is so much about your Judaism to be proud of, and why Judaism will survive for thousands of more years, then I urge you to come with Lisa and me to the place where it all began. It will be an experience you and your children will never forget.

Participation on the Beth Yeshurun Family Mission is limited.

Children must be at least 5 years of age at the time of our mission.

Online registration is available beginning Feb. 8 at www.Frosch. com/Bethyeshurun.

Please contact Nancy Barr with FROSCH for details and questions at 713.590.8152 or by e-mail at israeltraveldesk@frosch.com.

Please be sure to join us for an informational meeting Sunday, Feb. 28 at 6:00pm at the home of Bryan and Eleonora Leibman. To RSVP, please contact me at bstrauss@bethyeshurun.org.

We Value Our Members Beth Yeshurun is a community institution with a vital mission: to offer spiritual experiences that inspire and uplift all ages, to educate children and adults, and to provide a setting in which Judaism can be joyously lived and experienced.

Interested in Joining? Our synagogue welcomes people of the Jewish faith and their families to make Beth Yeshurun their spiritual home. Ellen Petras, our Membership Services Manager (713.666.1881) is here to welcome everyone interested in becoming part of our beautiful congregational family.

Do You Have a Question about Your Membership? Members who may have special needs, whose family situations have changed or who have questions about their membership in The Message of Congregation Beth Yeshurun (USPS 968the synagogue will find a responsive and empathetic ear by 500) is published monthly August-July by Congregation Beth arranging a visit with Ellen Petras, our Membership Services Yeshurun, 4525 Beechnut, Houston, Harris County, TX 77096Manager (713.666.1881).

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Shabbat Services

Chapel Services Monday, February 1: 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday, February 2: 7:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday, February 3: 7:00am - 5:30pm Thursday, February 4: 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday, February 5: 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday, February 6: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday, February 7: 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday, February 8: 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday, February 9: 6:45am - 5:30pm Wednesday, February 10: 6:45am - 5:30pm Thursday, February 11: 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday, February 12: 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday, February 13: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday, February 14: 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday, February 15: 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday, February 16: 7:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday, February 17: 7:00am - 5:30pm Thursday, February 18: 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday, February 19: 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday, February 20: 8:30am - 5:45pm Sunday, February 21: 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday, February 22: 7:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday, February 23: 7:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday, February 24: 7:00am - 5:30pm Thursday, February 25: 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday, February 26: 7:00am - 5:30pm Saturday, February 27: 8:30am - 5:45pm Sunday, February 28: 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday, February 29: 7:00am - 5:30pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - Candlelighting Time 5:46pm 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel 6:00pm Friday Night Alive!

- with the Barrocas & Johnson Families SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 - Parashat Mishpatim 8:30am J.B. Greenfield Chapel 9:15am Museum Minyan 9:30am Sanctuary Service - B’nai Mitzvah: Max Barrocas & Garrett Johnson 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - Candlelighting Time 5:51pm 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel 6:00pm Shabbat Renewal - with the Sorkin Family SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 - Parashat Terumah 8:30am J.B. Greenfield Chapel 9:15am Museum Minyan 9:30am Sanctuary Service - B’not Mitzvah: Samantha & Sophie Sorkin 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - Candlelighting Time 5:57pm 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel 6:00pm Shabbat Renewal - Inclusion Shabbat - with the Kessler & Rubenstein Families SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 - Parashat Tetzaveh 8:30am J.B. Greenfield Chapel 9:15am Museum Minyan 9:30am Sanctuary Service - B’nai Mitzvah: Carolyn Kessler, Kai & Cassidy Rubenstein 5:45pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel

Braille Shabbat siddurim available

The Inclusion committee is happy to offer two Braille Shabbat siddurim for use by our congregants. These siddurim must be reserved in advance by calling the synagogue office at 713.666.1881.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - Candlelighting Time 6:02pm 5:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel 6:00pm Shabbat Renewal - with the Bloome, Haas & Shapiro Families

Weekly Torah Study

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 - Parashat Ki Tisa 8:30am J.B. Greenfield Chapel 9:15am Museum Minyan 9:30am Sanctuary Service - B’nai Mitzvah: Amanda Bloome & Eliana Haas 5:45pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel

11:45am Shabbat Mornings

Are you in special need of a Rabbi?

If you have a death in the family, a loved one in the hospital or in need a get well prayer, please contact Rabbi David Rosen at 713.255.8011, or drosen@bethyeshurun.org.

Our Senior Rabbi wants to be with you and to help you deal with life’s many challenges.

Join our Weekly Torah discussions led by Rabbi Diana R. Siegel each Shabbat at 11:45am to discern the simple and complex, the explicit and implicit of Torah Wisdom as it applies to our daily life.

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It’s a Mitzvah Interested in sponsoring a Chapel Minyan weekday breakfast, or a Chapel or Museum Minyan Shabbat Kiddush in memory of your loved one or in honor of a simcha?

Please contact Eileen Pettigrew, Food Service Manager, at epettigrew@bethyeshurun.org or 713.666.1881, ext. 368.

Sponsorships will be acknowledged in The Message.

Standard breakfasts begin at $100 and kiddushes begin at $145. Special meals may be arranged with the Food Service Department and monthly sponsorships are available.

All sponsorships must be paid in advance. Dates will be reserved in the order they are received. Recent sponsored breakfasts and kiddushes have been generously given by those listed below. Lisa & Joel Bender in memory of Jack Bender Zelda Brown and Michael & Linda Brown in memory of Robert Brown Lu & Robin Dorfman in memory of Eileen Berger Lu & Robin Dorfman in memory of Morris Dorfman Jay Hoffman in memory of Kathy Stafford Jean Katz, Myrna Fisch, Martha Katz and Marshall Kreuter in memory of Benny Katz Milton Levit Family in memory of Joe Levit Shirley & Bill Morgan in memory of Joseph & Molly Fallas Herbert Peck in memory of Gilbert Peck Russ Robinson in memory of Jerome Robinson Newton & Anita Schwartz in memory of Annie Nathan Schwartz Rochelle Goldberg Skibell & Family and Cynthia & Barry Weinberg & Family in memory of The Goldberg Family of Boulder, CO Jack Weingarten in memory of Eveta Weingarten Levinson and Bernard Weingarten Susan & Alex Weisselberg in memory of Edith BensonKaplan and Fred Weisselberg Marvin Worth, Angela Brener and Liza Levine in memory of Sophie Worth and Janey Worth Merryl and Gordon Zuber in memory of Philip Zuber

BARG SANCTUARY 6 P.M. FEBRUARY 5 & MARCH 4

jewish meditation group Together we’ll explore tools for mindfulness, find a different way to talk to God and deepen our prayer with meditation and chanting.

RSVP to karenhurwitz@karenhurwitz.com.

Find the latest CBY news at:

7:00-8:00pm Wednesdays FEBruary 3, 10, 17 & 24

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Welcome our new Religious School Administrative Assistant

Lauren Federow

We are pleased to welcome Lauren Federow to Congregation Beth Yeshurun. She is the new Administrative Assistant in the Religious School Office. Lauren is a diplomat’s daughter and grew up in several countries, primarily in Central America. She is part of a large family and is the 3rd of seven children. Her family moved to Texas in 1997 and have never left.

Lauren started working as a nanny at age 14 and continued that for about eight years. She taught preschool in the Houston area for seven years, and she is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree.

The Religious School position feels like a fabulous fit to Lauren as she gets to participate in education without being in the classroom and has a variety of responsibilities. She is also enjoying learning more about Judaism.

Lauren is newly married. In their spare time, they love reading, ballroom dancing, and getting together with friends for game nights.

CBY Religious School is excited to offer: • Religious School (Kindergarten - 6th Grade) • Sulam (7th Grade) • Kehillah High (8th - 12th Grade) Visit us at www.bethyeshurun.org today!

This page sponsored by Houston Jewish Funerals. Interested in sponsoring a page? Contact ngonzales@bethyeshurun.org 6

2nd Annual Diamonds, Denim and Dice Casino Night Saturday, March 12, 2016 7:30pm - 11:00pm Congregation Beth Yeshurun Tickets: $50/per per son

Ticket includes: Light Bites, Open Bar and $2000 gaming chips Attire: Denim & Diamonds

Purchase tickets at www.bethyeshurun.org/casino-night

The gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only by All Vegas Experience, 832-795-7595 100% of donations and proceeds help support Congregation Beth Yeshurun 7

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Pre-sale tickets, Sponsorship opportunities and Volunteer information can be found on our website at www.bethyeshurun.org/2016carnival.

Questions?

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Jewish Learning Project FEBRUARY 2016 at CBY Digging Up the Past Archaeology in Israel

with Rabbi Steve Morgen Feb 21, 28, Mar 6, 13

Tue, Feb 16, at 7:00 pm Why Purim & Passover Can Teach Us So Much About Life with Rabbi Brian Strauss Feb 21, 28, Mar 6, 13

Joel Grey with Gay Talese: Master of Ceremonies For more than 60 years, the actor, singer and dancer Joel Grey has delighted audiences on stage, film and television. He won an Oscar, a Tony and a Golden Globe Award for his iconic role as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret— and he’s a photographer whose work is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of Art. Join him for an intimate conversation about his life, as told in his new memoir, Master of Ceremonies: being the son of famous Yiddish comedian and klezmer clarinetist Mickey Katz; his journey from Cleveland to Broadway and Hollywood; coming out at the age of 82; and what’s next for Joel Grey.

Gay Talese is a bestselling author who has written eleven

books. He was a reporter for The New York Times from 1956 to 1965, and since then he has written for the

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Lunchtime Discussion Groups Tuesdays - Noon February 9

Thursday - Noon February 18

Club Ed

Sunday Mornings February 21: 9:30 am to 10:15 am Topic: PURIM with Rabbi Brian Strauss

For more information and to RSVP for any of these programs, visit us online at www.bethyeshurun.org/jlp

Perhaps the best known of the Federation's programs is its annual Yom Limmud or Day of Jewish Learning.

Yom Limmud provides a unique opportunity for Jews from all denominations and walks of life to come together in one place at one time to learn, exchange ideas, and share experiences.

Among the many presenters and scores of seminars by other rabbis, cantors, and other community members, check out these classes by Beth Yeshurun’s clergy and members.

Is There Anything a Jew Must believe?

Rabbi David Rosen

Two Creation Stories in the Bible: What They Teach Us About God, the Universe and Humanity Rabbi Steve Morgen

Not Just Chabad: The Development of Chasidic Thought Rabbi Daniel Horwitz

Mark Twain and Herman Melville in the Holy Land - Dr. Irving Rothman A Parent’s Workshop: Embracing Sexuality through Jewish Wisdom - Meryl Cohen Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom - Marcy Powers and Ronda Feinberg Refugees and the American Jewish Experience: A Historian’s View - Dr. Bernice Heilbrunn Potvin Create a Zentangle Art Chamsa - Greta Bernitz Employment and Education Services for Young Adults with Disabilities - Laura Alter Creating a Dementia-Friendly Jewish Community - Richard Elbein Implications of Emerging Biology and Human Technology - Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe Harvesting Wisdom: What is the Next Step on y Jewish Journey? - Janice Rubin and Tracy Rich

The event also provides special programming for children and teachers.

Sunday, February 14, 2016 Congregation Beth Israel

For more information go to www.houstonjewish.org/houston-education/yom-limmud-2016

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and filling boxes for hospitalized Jewish patients. Garrett will donate a portion of his monetary gifts to charity.

B’nai Mitzvah

Samantha Ariana Sorkin (February 12/13) is the daughter of Shelley and Jeremy Sorkin; sister of Sophie and Jeffrey; granddaughter of Leah Premazon, Ron Braunfeld and Sandi and Howard Sorkin; and great-granddaughter of Judy Bogos. Samantha attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project, Samantha collected crayons to donate to The Crayon Initiative, and, along with her sister and Bat Mitzvah partner, Sophie, volunteered at Seven Acres. Samantha will donate a portion of her monetary gifts to Seven Acres in loving memory of her great-grandmother Rose Braunfeld, and in honor of her grandmother Leah Braunfeld Premazon and her great-grandmother Judy Bogos.

We are happy to list Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, their parents, siblings, grandparents, school and Mitzvah Projects. Please contact Hilary Nitsun at hnitsun@bethyeshurun.org or 713.255.8005, for your submission deadline.

Joshua Alejandro Romero (January 8/9) is the son of Debora Levine and Giancarlo Romero; brother of Francesca Romero; grandson of Rebecca Levine and Enrique Levine of blessed memory, and Josefina and Glicerio Romero.

Joshua attends The Emery/Weiner School. For his Mitzvah Project, Joshua formed a team to help raise funds for the Oral Cancer Foundation and participated in the walk for awareness of oral cancer. Joshua will donate a portion of his monetary gifts to Mazon and to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in memory of his uncle Diego Levine and grandfather Enrique Levine.

Sophie Juliana Sorkin (February 12/13) is the daughter of Shelley and Jeremy Sorkin; sister of Samantha and Jeffrey; granddaughter of Leah Premazon, Ron Braunfeld and Sandi and Howard Sorkin; and great-granddaughter of Judy Bogos.

Sophie attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project, Sophie volunteered at Houston Gymnastics Center at the JCC with the Gymnastics Super Stars special needs program, and, along with her sister and Bat Mitzvah partner, Samantha, volunteered at Seven Acres.

Sophie will donate a portion of her monetary gifts to Seven Acres in loving memory of her great-grandmother Rose Braunfeld, and in honor of her grandmother Leah Braunfeld Premazon and her great-grandmother Judy Bogos.

Steven Max Wolf (January 15/16) is the son of Annat and David Wolf; brother of Sara and Lyla; grandson of Ester Husid and Dr. Raul Husid of blessed memory, Gary and Starr Wolf and Susan Wolf of blessed memory. Steven attends The Emery/Weiner School. For his Mitzvah Project, Steven organized a book drive for donation to the Good Steward Global Initiative. Steven also volunteered his time at Seven Acres. He will donate a portion of his monetary gifts to The Amyloidosis Foundation in honor of his grandmother, Susan Eva Wolf, and to The American Heart Association in honor of his grandfather, Raul Husid.

Carolyn Evie Kessler (February 19/20) is the daughter of Jean and Micah Kessler; sister of Reuben and Dylan Kessler; granddaughter of Sheila Kristeller and the late Eric Kristeller, the late Carol and Richard Kessler; and great-granddaughter of Bess Simon.

Carolyn attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project, she assembled and decorated Shabbat Boxes for patients at MD Anderson Hospital. She will also participate in the Rabbi’s 10% Plan by donating a portion of her monetary gifts.

Max Parker Barrocas (February 5/6) is the son of Stephanie and Isaac Barrocas, brother of Hayden Barrocas and grandson of Maxine and Albert Barrocas, Jackie and George Dempster, and Kimi and Steve Hayden. Max attends Johnston Middle School. For his Mitzvah Project, Max participated in several activities with the residents of Seven Acres. Max will participate in the Rabbi’s 10% Plan by donating a portion of his monetary gifts to Mazon.

Garrett Micah Johnson (February 5/6) is the son of Kenny Johnson and Sonya Kapp-Johnson; brother of Zachary Johnson; and grandson of Armand and Annette Kapp, and the late Frank and Shirley Johnson. Garrett attends Baines Middle School. For his Mitzvah Project, Garrett volunteered with the JFS Shabbat Box Program decorating

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Kai Sol Rubenstein (February 19/20) is the son of Peta and Jason Rubenstein; brother of Cassidy and Max; grandson of Linda and Basil Narun, and Rikki and Bo Rubenstein; Kai attends The Emery/Weiner School.

For his Mitzvah Project, Kai volunteered at BARC where he helped take care of the animals, clean cages and act as an ambassador to potential adopters. Kai will donate a portion of his monetary gifts to Water.org to help purify water wells in Africa.

Cassidy Elizabeth Rubenstein (February 19/20) is the daughter of Peta and Jason Rubenstein; sister of Kai and Max; granddaughter of Linda and Basil Narun, and Rikki and Bo Rubenstein. Cassidy attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project, she volunteered at Foxfire Farms Barn feeding and caring for the horses and helping new students get acquainted. Cassidy will donate a portion of her monetary gifts to help the Humane Society.

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Amanda Megan Bloome (February 26/27) is the daughter of Sara and Jerrad Bloome; sister of Rebecca Bloome; and granddaughter of Norma Castle and the late Walter Castle, and Susan and Michael Bloome. Amanda attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project, she is volunteering with the Houston SPCA. Amanda will also participate in the Rabbi’s 10% Plan by donating a portion of her monetary gifts to the BenGurion University of the Negev, Israel.

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Eliana Kendal Haas (February 26/27) is the daughter of Rene Shapiro and Eric Haas; step-daughter of Courtney Haas; sister of Danielle and Ethan Haas; granddaughter of Elaine and George Haas, and Bette and David Shapiro, of blessed memory. Eliana attends The Emery/Weiner School. For her Mitzvah Project she participated in the JFS Shabbat Box Program to decorate and fill Shabbat boxes for Jewish patients in the Houston Medical Center. Eliana will also participate in the Rabbi’s 10% Plan by contributing to Mazon.

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Cemetery lot price increase

The Beth Yeshurun Cemetery Association maintains two cemeteries – the more traditional Allen Parkway cemetery location and the newer and recently enlarged Post Oak Cemetery at 1037 North Post Oak Road. There are few gravesites available for sale at Allen Parkway at this time. The Post Oak location, with its new addition, should take care of our needs for many years to come.

Buying a cemetery plot is never an easy decision and many people choose to procrastinate. There is, however, a certain peace of mind in making definite plans, knowing that we can ease some of the stress and anguish for our families at the time of need. We suggest you plan ahead and make these difficult decisions at a time when the family is not in crisis.

Beth Yeshurun’s cemetery plot prices have remained constant for the past four years. Due to rising costs, the

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Cemetery Association has voted to increase the prices as of March 1, 2016. The new schedule of prices is as follows: Members: Current Price New Price Pre-need $3,000 $3,500 At need $3,500 $4,000 Allen Parkway, Sec. 6 $5,000 $5,500 Other Conservative Houston Congregations: Pre-need $3,500 $4,000 At need $4,000 $4,500 Allen Parkway, Sec. 6 $5,500 $6,000 Non-Members: Pre-need $4,500 $5,000 At need $5,000 $5,500 Allen Parkway, Sec. 6 $6,500 $7,000 For more information or to schedule an appointment to select your location at one of our cemeteries, please contact Arthur Miller at 713.255.8036 or 713.854.6457, or Marilyn Ozaroff at 713.255.8035 or 713.502.8228.

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Friday Night Alive!

BM: Max Barrocas & Garrett Johnson Evening Chapel

Morning Chapel Museum Minyan Sanctuary Service BM: Carolyn Kessler & Kai and Cassidy Rubenstein Shabbat Shalom Torah Study Citywide RS 8th Grade Lock In Evening Chapel

Morning Chapel Junior Congregation Museum Minyan Sanctuary Service BM: Samantha & Sophie Sorkin Shabbat Shalom Torah Study Evening Chapel

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DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR AN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE CALENDAR OF EVENTS, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO: WWW.BETHYESHURUN.ORG

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Family Album

Birth Avi and Heather Rasowsky are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Shayla Natania Rasowsky. Shayla was born December 10, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her name means “gift of G-d.” Shayla’s big brothers are Adley (3½) and Cyrus (2).

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Condolences

The congregation extends its sincerest condolences to the families of Allen Brooks, Michael Camberg, Robert Gold, Harry Halpin, Betty Hershkowitz, Samuel Louis Joachim, Michele Gummers Kantor, Ben Katz, Belle Nelkin Margoliner, Jeanne Newman, Jacob Remels, Leah Schiff, Leonid Segal, Robin Soule Topliss May their memories be for a blessing.

Dr. Rothman - Minyanaire of the Year!

We are fortunate to have many people who are committed to our daily minyan and participate regularly. But some of them stand out and deserve special recognition. We can’t honor all of them in the way we should, but several years ago we created the Minyanaire of the Year award to acknowledge some of Rabbi Horwitz these very special participants.

On December 19, we announced that Dr. Irving Rothman is our 2015 honoree. Dr. Rothman is a regular participant in Shabbat services, and frequently chants the haftarah in the Greenfield Chapel. But he is also in the Chapel for minyan almost every evening! While he continues a very active and productive academic life teaching at the University of Houston, he also has an active spiritual life at Beth Yeshurun.

And we are very lucky to have him here!

Not so long ago, Dr. Rothman was honored on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In Pirkei Avot, we are taught that ben shmonim la-gevurah, eighty is the age of strength.

In Dr. Rothman’s case, that is certainly true, and his strength contributes to our own. Mazel Tov, Dr. Rothman, to a hundred and twenty!

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