HaHodesh March 2011

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March 2011 | Adar I - Adar II 5771

Purim

Glassgold Kallah

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Shabbat, March 4 and 5 Featured Speaker - Dr. David Kraemer Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics, Jewish Theological Seminary Friday, 7 p.m. • Shabbat Dinner Judaism and Christianity: The Real Differences RSVP required Saturday, following services • Lunch and Learn Why is Sacrifice So Important?

Rock the Night Away at the Shushan Singing Celebration

Louis and Phyllis Friedman Scholar-in-Residence

Saturday, March 19

6:45 p.m. Minhah – Hoffberger Chapel 7:30 p.m. Family Megillah Reading – Sanctuary 7:45 p.m. Ma’ariv / Traditional Megillah Reading – Hoffberger Chapel

Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.

W hat D oes I t T ake to B e S aved ?

A conversation with Dr. David Kraemer, Dr. Christopher Leighton of ICJS, and Rabbi Ron Shulman

After the Megillah Readings

Kids and families dance the night away with our Rockin’ DJ

– Krieger Auditorium

Q ualit y T ime …

Adults enjoy an adult Purim Shpiel– “Text in the City (of Shushan)”

and Karaoke Café – Stulman Auditorium

…conversations about our beliefs and our world Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.

Teen Purim Dance – Esterson Auditorium

M y U nderstanding of F aith

Sunday, March 20

with our guest,

9:15 a.m. Shaharit, Traditional Full Megillah Reading

– Hoffberger Chapel

Dr. David Kraemer

Chizuk Amuno Scholar-in-Residence

10 a.m. Family Megillah Reading and Purim Shpiel with RRS

– Sanctuary

For our fifth “Quality Time” session, Jewish Theological Seminary Professor David Kraemer will reflect upon his personal beliefs as we explore varied meanings of religious faith.

PURIM CARNIVAL

USCJ Seaboard Region 4th Annual Young Leadership Recognition Reception

Sunday, March 20 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the CAC Parents Association

New Games, Moonbounce, and Obstacle Course New Menu Items • Prizes • Arts and Crafts • ‘Tween’ Room Music • Karaoke • Ping Pong Tournaments

Sunday, April 10, 5:30 p.m.

At B’nai Israel Congregation

Pre-sale: $10/family with one child; $18/family with more than one child

We honor Nancy Hudes for her outstanding commitment to Chizuk Amuno, Seaboard Region, and the Conservative Movement.

Day of Carnival: $12/family with one child; $20/family with more than one child

$54 per person, RSVP and submit sponsorship by March 22.

Includes Popcorn and Cotton Candy

For further information, 301/230-0801, ext. 2

Volunteers needed for Purim Day–Contact Rena Lapidus, 410/979-2945 1

Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Office 410/486-6400 Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050 Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.org Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642 Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640 Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641 Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055

Milestones In Our Synagogue Family B’nei Mitzvah We proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

MARCH 5

OFFICERS

President Richard P. Manekin, pres@chizukamuno.org First Vice President Michelle Malis, 1stvp@chizukamuno.org Vice President Louis E. Sapperstein Vice President Sandra Moffet Secretary Dr. Andrew Miller Treasurer Michelle Hettleman Assistant Treasurer Jason A. Blavatt

SYNAGOGUE STAFF

Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230

dwechsler@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.org Ritual Director Dr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 mshualy@chizukamuno.org

Eli Jared Fastow Moshe Eliav son of Dr. Jana Kaplan-Fastow and Peter Fastow

MARCH 6 Brent Austin Powers Dov Chanan son of Dr. Diane and Jeffrey Powers

Rabbi Deborah Wechsler x231

Alexis Ilana Hudes Ahuvah Ilana daughter of Nancy and Dr. Richard Hudes

Rev. Yehuda Dickstein

Director, Congregational Education

MARCH 26 Nolan Jacob Plant Nachum Yaakov son of Debra Hettleman and Larry Plant

Alex Weinberg | x234 | aweinberg@chizukamuno.org Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center

Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org

Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org

APRIL 2 Justin Alexander Buchoff Yosef son of Lisa Cohen and Steven Buchoff

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator

Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org Youth Educator

Isaac Woloff | x305 | iwoloff@chizukamuno.org Curator, Goldsmith Museum

Sophie Rebecca Sall Rivkah Sarah daughter of Nancy and David Sall

Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org Choir Director

T. Herbert Dimmock

Anniversaries Mazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who are celebrating their wedding anniversary.

50th: Rhona and Dr. Martin Levin

Engagements We congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Keith Attman, son of Stephanie and Ronald Attman and grandson of Mildred and Edward Attman, to Alissa Berliner.

Beth Gampel, granddaughter of Beverly K. Cohen and the late Bernard B. Cohen, to Adam Abell.

Jonathan Mogol, son of Ellen and Alan Mogol, to Lea Hairston.

In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Arnold Brown, husband of Phyllis Brown and father of Steve Brown and Jay Brown.

Nina Rochman Iwry, mother of Mark Iwry.

Marilyn Klompus, mother of Kenneth Klompus, Betsy Klompus, and Richard Klompus.

Jack Rubin, father of David Rubin and step-father of Cynthia Rubinstein and Ian Rubinstein.

We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Dr. Jay Baraban, on the loss of his father, David Baraban.

David Brooks, on the loss of his mother, Ruth Brooks.

Michael Cooperman, on the loss of his father, Harold Cooperman.

Maury Fine and Scott Fine, on the loss of their father, Harold Fine.

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F

Executive Director

Ronald N. Millen | x224 | rnmillen@chizukamuno.org

Josh Rosen

Malvin Robinson, husband of Beverly Robinson and father of Judith Hoffberger and Stuart Robinson.

Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program

Arthur Kahn

Ruth Goodman, mother of Sarellen Levine and David Goodman and sister of Rita Waranch.

Headmaster, Krieger Schechter Day School

Dr. Paul D. Schneider | x226 | pschneider@soink12.ksds.edu

Arthur Brown

In Loving Memory

MARCH 12

Ritual Director Emeritus

We wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who are each celebrating a birthday milestone.

Adele Marcus

Joshua Cole Lewis Yaakov son of Susan and David Lewis

rshulman@chizukamuno.org

Birthdays

Births

Dr. Harold Hettleman, on the loss of his sister, Shirley Glick.

We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Helen Lewis, on the loss of her brother, Julius Simon.

Controller

Sydney Julieanne Brown, daughter of Catherine and Jeffrey Brown, and granddaughter of Ruth and Allen Brown.

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

Information Systems Manager

Yael Gaither, daughter of Jen and Chris Gaither.

Director of Congregational Advancement

Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org Synagogue Administrator

Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org Rick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org

Karen Rigamonti, on the loss of her father, Ted Hoenig.

Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org Cemetery Director

Barbara Lichter | x248 | blichter@chizukamuno.org Assistant Cemetery Director

Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org Communications and Membership Coordinator

Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org Graphic Designer

Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org

C hizuk A muno I srael F ilm F estival

I Was There in Color • Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.

Remarkable, never before seen documentary about the birth of Israel in color! Amazing story of early Zionist Fred Monosson.

This extraordinary film must be seen! (English)

$5 for dessert reception • RSVP: mscher@chizukamuno.org.

Presented by the Israel Engagement Committe 2

Schedule of Services

MARCH 2011 | Adar I/Adar II

March 25/26 | Adar II 19/20

Each Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community.

March 4/5 | Adar I 28/29

Shabbat Parah Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities.

Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends.

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted: Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah: refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

Candle Lighting March 4

5:44 p.m.

March 11

5:51 p.m.

March 18

6:58 p.m.

March 25

7:05 p.m.

April 1

7:12 p.m.

S i s t e r h o o d J u da i c a S h o p We have been shopping and new merchandise is arriving daily. Check in frequently to see what’s new. Let our experienced staff help you select the perfect pieces to enhance your Shabbat and holiday celebrations.

Don’t forget to check out our online store – just go to the Chizuk Amuno website, click on Sisterhood (under Synagogue Life) and follow the links.

Shabbat Shekalim Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Judaism and Christianity: the Real Differences Glassgold Kallah with Guest Scholar Dr. David Kraemer Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.

TORAH PORTION: P’KUDEI, EXODUS 38:21-40:38 B’nei Mitzvah of Eli Fastow and Joshua Lewis Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:00 a.m.

Why is Sacrifice So Important?

Glassgold Kallah with Guest Scholar Dr. David Kraemer Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:28 p.m.

March 11/12 | Adar II 5/6 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: VA-YIKRA, LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26 Bat Mitzvah of Alexis Hudes Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service Simhat Shabbat

Torah for Tots

9:15 a.m.

Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:35 p.m.

March 18/19 | Adar II 14/15 Shabbat Zakhor Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: TZAV, LEVITICUS 6:1-8:36 Brotherhood Shabbat Family Service Simhat Shabbat

Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

T orah for A dults : B eyond B ar and B at M itzvah

9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7:42 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: SH’MINI, LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47 Bar Mitzvah of Nolan Plant Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service Torah for Tots Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7:49 p.m.

April 1/2 | Adar II 26/27 Shabbat HaHodesh Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: TAZRI-A, LEVITICUS 21:1-13:59 B’nei Mitzvah of Justin Buchoff and Sophie Sall Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service Torah for Tots Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

9:15 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:56 p.m.

C a l l f o r N o m i n at i o n s 2011-12 Board Nominations are now being accepted for the fiscal year 2012 Board of Trustees of the Congregation.

The members of the nominating committee are: Steve Pomerantz, Chair Allison Baumwald Ricky Gratz Bob Hallock

Eric Nislow Randi Pupkin Jennifer Arndt Robinson

Nominations may be submitted to Steve Pomerantz, spomerantz@comcast.net, or to the synagogue office.

Club Hatikvah

Presents Jim, the Entertainer Sunday, March 13, 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7

Travel back in time with Jim Forera and his CD orchestra as he sings the greatest hits of the 20th century, including standards, 50s, stage, and screen.

Rabbis Shulman and Wechsler invite you to join them for six Torah study sessions.

We’ll explore some of the ideas, memories, and values of our lives as we interpret the Torah’s text together and in separate sessions for women and men.

Dinner and entertainment: $21 for members and $23 for non-members.

RSVP by Thursday, March 3 to Norma Surosky, 410/653-0484.

There is no dinner in April. Our final event for 2010-11 will be May 15.

To register, please call The Stulman Center for Adult Learning, 410/824-2055/8.

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Gemilut Hasadim Volunteer Programs Adopt-A-Road Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, June 5 (rain date, June 12). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422.

Courtland Gardens Help bring joy to the residents of Courtland Gardens through group activities: Sunday, March 27 (Auction) and Sunday, May 29 (Operation Welcome Home Crafts Project) at 2 p.m.

To volunteer, please contact Linda Levy, 410/484-4015 or lindalevy10@gmail.com.

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Interfaith House Our next build date is Sunday, March 13. No construction skills are needed and there is always a construction supervisor on site. A variety of tasks is available and will be determined based on need. Teenagers over the age of 16 are encouraged to participate. This is a great opportunity to represent Chizuk Amuno while building homes for families alongside great volunteers from around the area. For build dates, please contact Bobbi Schulman, 410/561-5967 or sschul@comcast.net.

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue, and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are looking for flower and plant enthusiasts of all ages to help with planting in the spring. Double community service hours are available through the GH office. To sign up, please e-mail Allen Brown, abrown86@verizon.net.

Our Daily Bread Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on upcoming Sundays, March 27 and April 14. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.

Todah rabbah to the dedicated volunteers who served in January: Jenny Baker, Barbara Cohen, Ellen Hess, Suzanne Katz, Janice Perlman, and Wes Wilson Ronald McDonald House Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House, for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Our upcoming dates are Wednesdays, March 16 and May 18.

Todah Rabbah to those who volunteers to cook and serve in January: Abdul Abdullah, Adam Cohen, Karen Cohen, Hillary Crystal, Miriam Foss, Carole Gratz, Linda Levy, Lisa London, Janice Perlman, Sophie Sall, Nancy Sall, Mollie Smulyan, Susan Straus, and Frada Wall Transportation Service on Shabbat Need a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings? Rides for members who no longer drive can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc. For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at 410/486-6400, ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org. Please refer to our website for more information regarding these programs.

St. Vincent’s Villa

Sunday, May 15, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Gemilut Hasadim Committee will be sponsoring an afternoon of crafts, cooking, and educational activities at St. Vincent’s Center, a therapeutic group home based in Towson.

To volunteer, contact Susan Straus in the evening, 410/356-6284.

Because advanced preparation is needed for this activity, please register as soon as possible.

Dues Reminder Please note, your Membership Dues for fiscal year 2011 are to be paid in full by June 30, 2011.

You will receive your fiscal year 2012 Dues bill in June.

At the March 24, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting, it was decided that 50% of this billing is to be paid by August 31, prior to the High Holy Days and the balance is due by June 30 of the following year.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.

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Terumot HaKodesh – Sacred Tribute Gifts

We are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation or one of our schools in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation.

In our sacred community each contribution is understood as terumat hakodesh—a sacred tribute gift. These different offerings sustain and enrich the life of our community, and are a meaningful way to acknowledge occasions and milestones.

Sacred Tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue office, 410/486-6400.

If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion, please contact Laurel Freedman, Director of Congregational Advancement, ext. 275.

Contributions In Honor of Moe Brown on his special birthday by Rita and Dr. Marshall Plaut and family Viki and Alan Caplan on their grandchildren, Rachel and Noah, becoming b’nei mitzvah by Sheila and Howard Sandbank Michael Freilich on being named Blue Yarmulke Man-of-the-Year by Naomi and Dr. Larry Amsterdam Sue and Jan Guben on their special wedding anniversary by Roz and Dr. Al Kronthal Leah Helman on her retirement by Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney Dr. Harold Hettleman on his special birthday by Roz and Dr. Al Kronthal Jenny Baker, Annie Hood, Ernie Lancaster, and Ron Millen with appreciation for their efforts on Sisterhood Shabbat by Ruthanne Kaufman Dr. Irv Pollack on his 80th birthday by Harriett and Mende Lerner Her for chanting from the Torah by Maxanne Rosenthal Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Smallberg by Sylvia Gluckstern; Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney; Mildred and Phil Nochumowitz; Rita and Dr. Marshall Plaut and family; Marion and Walter Straus; Judith and Fred Zimmerman Donna and Dr. Howard Weiss on the birth of their grandchild, Zachary Leo by Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney In Memory of Minnie Baraban by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner Lauretta Berger by Marian and Chuck Klein Freda Friner by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner Shirley Glick by Joanne and Mark Meister Harvey Gordon by Carole and Noah Buchman Ted Hoenig by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner; Carol and Dr. Ed Gratz and family; Sandy and Tobey Schreiber Myra Levy by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner Morton Poland by Tammy and Fred Heyman Calvin Politzer by Pamela and Joel Fradin, Esq. Malvin Robinson by Dr. Patricia and Gary Attman; Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner; Mildred and Phil Nochumowitz Boris Rodner by Beatrice and John Phillips Mark Rosenfiels by Carole and Noah Buchman Benjamin Shankman by Sharon and Irv Caplan Julius Simon by Beverly and Stuart Sagal Benjamin Sugar by Susan, Ben, David and Sara Silverman Fran Sugarman-Erlich by Sharon and Irv Caplan Arlene Tennenhouse by Sarah Slavin

Ezrine Library and Glazer Media Center In Honor of Charlotte Fox, with wishes for a very special birthday by Miriam Glick KSDS parents who volunteered at the PEJE conference, with thanks by the Solomon Schechter Day School Association Elke Nurberger, with wishes for a very special birthday by Esther and Louis Miller Emma, Howard, Molly and Sara Silverman by Nancy and Marc Muser In Memory of Elliott Miller by Barbara Cohen Sophie Silfen by Susan Miller and Jim Williams Refuah Sh’lemah to Ron Glick by the KSDS Library Staff Helen Mashbaum by Esther and Louis Miller

Inscribed Etz Hayim Humash In Honor of Judy and Fred Zimmerman on their 50th wedding anniversary

by Sue and Eddie Frieman, Barbara and Bruce Lewbart, Judy and Marvin Spector, Dr. Anne and David Young In Memory of Robert Katzoff by Muriel Simon and family; Dr. Mark Whitman Florence Layton by Phyllis and Bernie Rice

KSDS Scholarship Fund In Honor of Alvin Levi for his hesed after the death of Lesly Dunic by Trudy Linas In Memory of Minnie Baraban by Robyn and Steven Blum Bernard Heneson by Robyn and Steven Blum Ted Hoenig by Ilene and Dr. Bert Vogelstein Elliott Miller by Robyn and Steven Blum; the KSDS Social Committee; Mindy, Jeff, Evan, and Lexi Rosen Morton Poland by Robyn and Steven Blum

KSDS Special Offering In Honor of Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Smallberg by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager In Memory of Bob Katzoff by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager

KSDS Special Projects Fund In Memory of Joyce Lederman by Emma and Jacob Exler

Sylvia Greenberg by Pamela and Joel Fradin Robert Katzoff by Natalie Jeffrey; Arline Nitzberg; Lisa and Rabbi Robert Tobin Myra Levy by Ted Walman Malvin Robinson by Gail and Jerry Kurman Julius Simon by Dr. Anne and David Young

Special Offering In Honor of Michael Freilich on being named Blue Yarmulke Man-of-the-Year by Dr. Steven Cohen

David M. Bloomberg Memorial Scholarship Fund In Honor of Estelle Silverman on the marriage of her granddaughter by Estelle Bloomberg In Memory of The beloved daughter of Gerrie Highto by Estelle Bloomberg Arlene Schleifer by Estelle Bloomberg

Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Endowment Fund In Honor of Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Smallberg by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

In Memory of Minnie Baraban by Marsha and Richard Manekin; Miriam and Dr. Jay Gerstenblith

In Honor of Mace Crystal on his special birthday by Richard Crystal and Rick Wasserman

Reznik-Frier Scholarship Fund In Memory of Minnie Baraban by Janine and Rob Frier Ruth Brooks by the Frier Family John Doering by Janine and Rob Frier Dave Hoff by the Frier Family; Dawn Reznik Rebecca and Isadore Isaacs by Diane and Joel Aaronson Edward Kallins by Janine and Bob Frier Elliott Miller by Janine and Rob Frier

Kurt and Erna Weiler Memorial Scholarship Fund In Honor of Adam Evan Cohen on his 6th birthday by Fran and Mike Cohen David, Shana, and Talia Cohen on moving into their new home by Fran and Mike Cohen Jordon Kurt Cohen on his 9th birthday by Fran and Mike Cohen Talia Robin Cohen on her 3rd birthday by Fran and Mike Cohen Dr. Behzad Fakery on his 80th birthday by Fran and Mike Cohen In Memory of Emily, the beloved sister of Joyce Waks by Fran and Mike Cohen

In Memory of Ellis Fribush by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Robert Benjamin Margolis by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Julius Simon by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Marvin Sklar by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

Discretionary Fund

Refuah Sh’lemah to Arnold Cohen by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

Kathy Fine, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Richard Fine

Goldner Ramah Scholarship Fund In Memory of Tillie Aaronson by Diane and Joel Aaronson Donald Aaronson by Diane and Joel Aaronson Frieda Epstein by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner Betty Lou Raskin by Diane and Joel Aaronson; Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner

Joan Gottlieb Scholarship Fund In Memory of Minnie Baraban by Joan and Dr. Michael Gottlieb Jean Beck by Joan and Dr. Michael Gottlieb and Bea Schrank Dennis Goldman by Joan and Dr. Michael Gottlieb Elliott Miller by Joan and Dr. Michael Gottlieb

Prayer Book Fund In Honor of Arthur Brown on his 65th birthday by Dr. Anne and David Young Michael Freilich on being named Blue Yarmulke Man-of-the-Year by Sande and Ed Mitchell Rhona and Dr. Martin Levin on their 50th wedding anniversary by Robert Hankin Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Smallberg by Mitzi and Fred Nochumowitz

Stanley I. Minch Scholarship Fund

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund In Honor of Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Smallberg by Dorothy Yankellow In Memory of Robert Katzoff by Miriam and Forrest Foss Refuah Sh’lemah to Ileen Dickman by Dorothy Yankellow

Tzedakah contributions to our clergy Discretionary Fund, as well as gifts received in honor, memory, or appreciation of life cycle occasions support charitable, cultural, and educational causes.

Joyce Kaplan, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Myra Levy Judy Katzoff Rosenthal, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Robert Katzoff Carol Sugar and family, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Benjamin Sugar Phyllis Brown and Jay Brown, in appreciation of Rabbi Wechsler for officiating at the funeral of Arnold Brown Dr. Jay Baraban & family, in appreciation of Rabbi Wechsler for officiating at the funeral of David Baraban Carol Sugar and family, in appreciation of Hazzan Perlman, for co-officiating at the funeral of Benjamin Sugar Judy Katzoff Rosenthal and family, in appreciation of Hazzan Perlman, for his participating and singing at the funeral service of Bob Katzoff Israela and Rabbi P. Michael Meyerstein, in honor of Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Heath Smallberg Sheila and Howard Sandbank, in honor of Nancy and Dr. Moshe Shualy on the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca, to Bradley Heath Smallberg Katherine Howell and family, in memory of her beloved mother, Eileen Marks Jerry Kurman, in gratitude for his aliyah honoring his 65th birthday Israela and Rabbi P. Michael Meyerstein, wishing a refuah sh’lemah to Frieda Shualy Jackie, Nanette, Joni, Malcolm and the Mazer family, in memory of Frank Mazer

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Sisterhood Year-end Activities

S t u l m a n C e n t e r f o r A d u lt L e a r n i n g Spring Classes

Annual Baltimore Joint Sisterhood Dinner

Prayer: Finding a Way In with Rabbi Deborah Wechsler Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 11 a.m. - Noon No Fee

Monday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. • Adat Chaim Congregation This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Cantor Sharon Wallach. $ 25; Reservation by check is to be made out to Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood, and sent by March 14 to Sisterhood – Edna Crystal, c/o the CAC office.

For further information contact Edna at 410/653-3495 or macedna@verizon.net.

Verdi’s Nabucco – An Opera Seminar with Ken Meltzer, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Program Annotator and “Insider” Sunday, March 13, 1 - 4 p.m.

Fee: CAC Members $18; Non-members $21

Sisterhood Baby and Kid’s Gear and Clothing Sale (Infant to Toddler) Sunday, April 10, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Have you ever asked yourself “How many toys does one child need?”

Do you have baby and kids clothes taking up space in your house?

Want to be green and “recycle” the above items?

It’s time to clean out your house!

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, selling items, or purchasing items, contact, Sara Hoffman, gotbabyjunk@gmail.com or via Facebook: Chizuk Amuno’s Baby and Kid’s Gear and Clothing Sale.

Are We a Faith-Based Community? …Thinking About How Jews and Judaism Relate to Other Faith Traditions with Rabbi Ron Shulman Tuesdays, March 15, 22, 29, 7:30 p.m.

No Fee How to Lead a Seder in One Easy Lesson with Rabbi Ron Shulman Sunday, April 10, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

The Harold and Sybil Effron Memorial Lecture Program No Fee

Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood 125th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Hour and Dinner • Celebrating our History Honoring our Past Presidents • Installation of our 2011-13 Leadership Unveiling of artwork for Sisterhood’s gift of a Torah mantle for Chizuk Amuno’s new Torah

For a complete listing of spring adult education programs and classes, visit http://bit.ly/StulmanSpring2011 or call 410/824-2055/8.

Perpetual Memorials

* Leah Silberstein * Jack Sirasky

We observe the yahrzeits of these loved ones this month. May their memories bring blessing and goodness to those who remember them.

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29 Adar I | March 5

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Iris L. Biederman Deborah J. Cohen Jacob E. Cohen Samuel Cohen Louis Elovitch Israel Clyde Engel Lena Gamson Gertrude G. Goldberg Minerva Heyman Harry Kessler Rose Lebovitz Vera C. Lebow Clara Stulman Lipsitz Nathan Mash Rabbi Aaron Eliezer Pearl Bessie Pleet Gertrude C. Rosen Thelma Roffman Evelyn Sandler

30 Adar I | March 6

Dr. Saul Blumenthal Milton L. Falck Yetta Katzner Dr. Isidore Legum Naomi S. Maser Mary Plotkin

1 Adar II | March 7

* Fred Katzner * Jeffrey M. Paul Daniel Lobe Spector 2 Adar II | March 8

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Harry Bart Sarah D. Deitz Siegfried Gensler Abraham Novey

3 Adar II | March 9

* Dr. Milton B. Kress * Sophia Lazarus * Gertrude Weinberg 4 Adar II | March 10

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Edwin Gordon Ida Kadish Saretta Lowenberg David L. Seidler

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Anna Adler Samuel Caplan Moses H. Jacobson Anita Posner

5 Adar II | March 11

6 Adar II | March 12

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Emanuel Hettleman Joseph Phillips Julius Steinberg Rose Wolfson

7 Adar II | March 13

* Melvin W. Pass * Isaac H. Taylor

9 Adar II | March 15

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Sylvia Bernstein Thomas Caplan Rachel Goodman Herman Schofer Rose Simon

10 Adar II | March 16

Harris M. Katz * Ruth N. Rosenthal * Emanuel Wasserkrug 11 Adar II | March 17

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Mitchell Evan David Ida (Eta) Fishman Louis D. Jeffrey Sherman D. Pritzker

12 Adar II | March 18

Eva H. Hart * Joseph Schwaber

13 Adar II | March 19

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Abraham S. Berman Lena Bookoff Meyer Greenbaum Sheva Kroopnick 6

14 Adar II | March 20

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Marvin Heyman Jacob Lipsitz Abraham W. Saul Myer Strauss Rose Stutman

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Esther Ephraim Lottie Jandorf Gertrude J. Kress Brina Markowitz Marshall Posner

15 Adar II | March 21

16 Adar II | March 22

* Doris G. Schwartz * Abraham Schwartzman 21 Adar II | March 27

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Jack Caplan Ben Hamburger Leo Jachman Sarah Schneider Nathan Schwartz

22 Adar II | March 28

* Jennie Berkow Thaler * Irving Yulman 23 Adar II | March 29

* Charles B. Debuskey * Julia B. F. Potts Strauss Katherine Kurland Turek

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* Samuel Beck * Abraham Chenkin * Herman Scherr

* Etta Adleberg * Norbert Amsterdam * Joseph I. Bellus

17 Adar II | March 23

18 Adar II | March 24

* Sarah Layton * Rena Schofer Samuel Vatapsky

19 Adar II | March 25

* Frieda Buckowitz

20 Adar II | March 26

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Jesse Baker Isidor Frank Jacob Rosenbloom Minnie A. Schimmel

Russell E. Denison Chaim Dickman C. Bertram Hoffberger Isidore LaPides

24 Adar II | March 30

25 Adar II | March 31

* Philip Klein * Israel Lazarus * Nathan Schwaber 26 Adar II | April 1

Jennie G. Cramer * Harry Leibowitz * Paul Matz *Memorial light

Give the gift of a professional look ...

Bimah Flowers Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5 | 28-29 Adar I In Honor Of:

The Bar Mitzvah of Eli Jared Fastow, by his parents, Dr. Jana Kaplan-Fastow and Peter Fastow, and his grandparents, Chaya and Gerson Kaplan and Joan and Carl Fastow.

The Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Cole Lewis, by his parents, Susan and David Lewis, and his grandparents, Sheila and Ron Weinberg and Andi and Neil J. Lewis.

The Bar Mitzvah of Brent Austin Powers, by his parents, Dr. Diane and Jeffrey Powers, and his grandparents, Margie and Dr. David Golub and Ilene and Alvin Powers.

In Memory Of:

Helena Powers, grandmother of Brent Austin Powers, on the occasion of Brent’s Bar Mitzvah.

Lena Kahn, mother, by Miriam and Arnold Kahn and family.

Estelle K. Newhouse, mother, by Susan and Dr. Marc Hochberg and daughter.

Joseph Straus, father, by Dr. David Straus and family.

Thelma B. Roffman, mother, by Deborah and Dr. David Roffman and family.

Lena Gamson by Irma Gamson and family.

Dr. Saul (Buddy) Blumenthal by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal and family.

Daniel Lobe Spector by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Myra Copeland, mother, by Marsha and Richard Manekin.

Harry Bart, father, by his children and grandchildren.

Gertrude Weinberg, mother, by Harriet and Alan N. Kanter and family.

Samuel Radowsky, father, by Hazel and Dr. Michael Radowsky.

Ret. Brig. Gen. Philip Sherman by his wife, Bette Miller Sherman.

Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 | 5-6 Adar II In Honor Of:

The Bat Mitzvah of Alexis Ilana Hudes, by her parents, Nancy and Dr. Richard Hudes, and her grandmothers, Harriet Miller and Rita Hudes.

In Memory Of:

Paul Miller and Abraham Hudes, grandfathers of Alexis Ilana Hudes, on the occasion of Alexis’ Bat Mitzvah.

Rosie Wolfson by Edna and Mace Crystal.

Emanuel Hettleman, father, by Ann Kahan and family.

Mary Larimer by Dr. Anne and David Young.

Irving Gale by Lorraine and Earl Raffel and family.

Erna Weiler, on her birthday, by Linda and Jeffrey Cole and family.

INTERVIEW OUTFITS UNLIMITED

(I.O.U.) CLOTHING DRIVE

SUNDAY, MAY 1 • 9 A.M.-NOON

Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women.

Volunteers will be on hand in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby to accept donations and help unload cars.

Receipts will be available.

Volunteers are needed to transport items.

Donations take place on weekdays and Sundays.

If you drive a van, SUV, or truck and would like to do a mitzvah, please contact Miriam Foss.

Questions? Call Miriam Foss, mfoss@chizukamuno.org or 410/486-6400, ext. 281.

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION

PRE-PASSOVER

Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 | 12-13 Adar II In Memory Of:

TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY AGENCIES

Bernard Gaspas, father, by Elaine and Dr. Barry Gittlen.

Rose Stutman, grandmother, by Ellen, Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah and Sophie Mogol.

Katherine K. Turek, mother, by Susan and Edward Frieman and family.

Matilda Erdman by Marie Erdman and family.

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—Psalm 145

Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26 | 19-20 Adar II In Honor Of:

The Bar Mitzvah of Nolan Jacob Plant, by his parents, Debra Hettleman and Larry Plant, and his grandparents, Elayne and Dr. Harold Hettleman, Elaine and Arnold Plant, and Rosellen and Robert Fleishman.

In Memory Of:

Isidor Frank, husband, by Rose Frank.

Leila Goldberg, mother, by Stephen Goldberg.

Bernard Ben Hamburger by his children and grandsons.

Nathan Schwartz by his daughter, Sylvia Cummins, and grandchildren.

Joseph I. Bellus by his children and grandchildren.

Norbert Amsterdam by Naomi and Dr. Larry Amsterdam and daughters.

Nettie Kaufman by her granddaughter, Ruthanne Kaufman.

sunday, April 3 - Wednesday, April 13 F OOD W ISH L IST :

Beef stew, canned fruits, canned meats/tuna, canned vegetables, dish soap, disposable salt and pepper shakers, ketchup and mayonnaise, laundry detergent, macaroni and cheese, metal forks, napkins, paper lunch bags, pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, plastic baggies, plastic ware, rice, stove top stuffing, sugar, tea bags, toilet paper

Monetary option: In lieu of food, monetary donations will be accepted and donated to kosher funds.

Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno, Attn. Food Drive.

Join Us To Hear Magavet

For more information, call Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281

The Premiere Jewish, Hebrew, and Israeli A Cappella Group of Yale University

Please drop off your sealed, not-for-Passover food in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby and the Administrative Lobby.

Sunday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. • Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary Including Chizuk Amuno’s own Becca Suldan and a song with Hazzan Perlman

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

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Tuesday Torah for Adults • p. 3

Wednesday Torah Writing Sessions • p. 8 Thursday Torah Writing Sessions • p. 8 Prayer: Finding a Way In • p. 6 Shabbat Glassgold Kallah, Shabbat Dinner • p.1 Shabbat Glassgold Kallah, Lunch and Learn • p. 1

Sunday I Was There in Color • p. 2 Monday Friedman Scholar-in-Residence • p.1 Tuesday Quality Time • p. 1 Thursday Prayer: Finding a Way In • p. 6

Sunday Magavet Concert • p. 7 Verdi’s Nabucco • p. 6 Club Hatikvah • p. 3

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Tuesday Are We a Faith-Based Community? • p. 6 Thursday Prayer: Finding a Way In • p. 6 Saturday Purim, Megillah Reading, Festivities • p. 1 Sunday Purim Carnival • p.1 Tuesday Are We a Faith-Based Community? • p. 6 Thursday Prayer: Finding a Way In • p. 6 Sunday Schechter Street • p. 8

Inscribing Our Future The Mitzvah of Torah

For the first time in our 140 year history, Chizuk Amuno Congregation is scribing its own Torah. We began at our Opening Ceremony on February 13 and will conclude at our Closing Ceremony, Sunday, February 12, 2012. Inscribing Our Future will give members of our community the opportunity to hold the quill with the scribe as we complete the writing of our sacred text.

Inscribing Our Future is a project for and about our Chizuk Amuno community and future generations. We encourage all individuals and families in our community to take part in this mitzvah, which is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All of our school families are included as members of our community. There is no cost or dedication required in order to fill in a letter.

If you have not yet filled in a letter, we encourage you to sign-up for one of our sessions. The next few dates are Wednesday and Thursday, March 2 and 3, Monday and Tuesday, April 4 and 5, and Wednesday and Thursday, June 1 and 2. For a complete listing of letter-writing dates throughout the coming year, visit www.chizukamuno.org, click on “Giving” and then click on “Write a Torah Letter.” You may also call Alex Weinberg, 410/486-8641, to reserve a time.

Tuesday Are We a Faith-Based Community? • p. 6 Thursday Prayer: Finding a Way In • p. 6

take a stroll on Schechter A Fanciful Festival

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Celebrating 30 years of excellence at Krieger Schechter Day School Sunday, March 27, 6 - 9:30 p.m.

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Campus Beautification Day Courtyard Mosaic Project Sunday, May 1 • All ages welcome.

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