April 2013 Bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 p. (419) 517-8400 f. (419) 517-8401 A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

146 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah 21-Nisan-20 Iyar 5773

April 1-30, 2013

B’nai Israel Confirmation Please join us for a special Confirmation Program Sunday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m.

2013 Confirmation Class Kyle Bader Joshua Brody Daniel Intrater Jonathan Intrater Lauren Kohler Sari Kripke Emma Podolsky Bari Resnick Morgan Segall Josh Sherman Sam Zack Deena Zucker

son of Michelle and David Bader son of Kim and Stuart Brody son of Debra Katz and Jon Liebenthal and Neal and Lisa Intrater son of Debra Katz and Jon Liebenthal and Neal and Lisa Intrater daughter of Margaret and Mark Kohler daughter of Jill and Matt Kripke daughter of Leslie and Michael Podolsky daughter of Deborah Orloff and Greg Jones and Don Resnick daughter of Rina Gudelman Segall and Nate Segall son of Alison and Jeff Sherman son of Dena and David Zack daughter of Meira and David Zucker

Congregation B’nai Israel’s Confirmation Class is gearing up for the trip of a lifetime.

On June 9th, students from the 9th-11th grade will experience Israel through the generosity of the Sherwin and Naomi Kripke Israel Program Fund. This is our third group of students to travel to Israel. Our students will also have the opportunity to visit with our friends from the Partnership Region in the Western Galilee as part of the exciting itinerary. Cantor Ivor Lichterman, Jill Kripke, and Stuart Brody will be accompanying fifteen Confirmation students on the trip. We wish a mazel tov and safe travels to our Confirmands and their families.

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STAYING ACTIVE & ENGAGED

On Shabbat April 6th besides my talk on the trip to South Africa and Yom Hashoa, there will also be a Tot Shabbat service in the chapel. On Shabbat April 13th in honor of Yom Ha’atzma’ut/Israel Independence Day I will speak on The Conservative Movement in Israel – its contribution to Israeli Society. On Shabbat April 20th will be Teen Takeover and Camp Shabbat with our youth leading the entire service. Our new youth director, Stephen Lamb, (sjay.lamb@gmail.com) whose presence has already been felt, and whom I would like to warmly welcome, and Deena Zucker (dnapz197@gmail.com) are busy working on this. If you wish to participate please contact one of them. May 4th is Men’s Club Shabbat. If you would like to participate contact Dave Zack at dlzack@bex.net or Greg Davis at hgjaad@verizon.net.

I have received so much positive feedback concerning this year’s fabulous Purim Spiel, Gagamegillah, including many who said this was one of the best, if not the best ever. A hearty yasher koach and deep appreciation to those who put in so much time and effort to make it such a rousing success, particularly the writers 3Z Productions (Deena, Sophie and Meira Zucker) and our talented producer Irina Zaurov, with special efforts

by Paul Causman, Abby and Kyle Schwartz, Hope Davis and all the cast, crew, band, youth and parents! The spiel was dedicated with love to Miriam Leeper-Kende of blessed memory for her many years of dedication to the spiels.

Soon after Purim I was privileged to cohost with my brother a 90th birthday celebration of my dear mother Miriam’s incredible life, in Cape Town, South Africa. I will present a full report from the pulpit about the celebration and South Africa in general, as well as addressing the subject of Yom Hashoa/Holocaust Commemoration after Pesach, on Shabbat April 6th.

While there I added some final touches to the wonderful Jewish heritage trip I am planning on leading from our congregation with Lee and Gail Kwait in November this year. Our deep gratitude to Rabbi Sokobin, David Friedes, David Weinberg and Howard Rosenbaum who kept things functioning smoothly in my absence.

Sunday May 5th will be Confirmation with 12 wonderful confirmands. We are once again deeply appreciative of Rabbi Alan Sokobin who has graciously stepped in to prepare the class since the departure of the Rabbi. On Shabbat May 11th will be the final Family Shabbat of the season which will also incorporate the Religious School closing ceremony, teacher appreciation, and the honoring of all youth service participants with prizes for the most frequent volunteers.

My involvement in our religious school continues at a frenetic pace with the model seder, b’nai mitzvah classes, and as part of our life cycle curriculum - field trips to the mikvah, Wick Funeral Home and Beth Shalom Cemetery for a genizah/religious items burial ceremony.

Immediately on my return from overseas it was Sisterhood Shabbat and I would like to thank the talented group of participants for their wonderful efforts which made the service and program so special. Joanne Rubin spent many hours coordinating the large group of As you can see there is something for everyone at volunteers, who led almost the entire service so beautifully B’nai Israel. While many activities revolve around Shabbat and who will be called upon often to participate in the services, there is a tremendous amount of preparation that future. goes into these programs, so we hope you will avail yourselves of these wonderful opportunities, support them As I write this article we are preparing feverishly and make Shabbat the spiritual focal point of your busy for Consecration and Family Shabbat on March 23rd week as it should be. which I know will be very uplifting and moving with much participation by the 6 honorees, their families and many Jan and our children Mayron, Ari and Hayley, and congregants, youth and junior choir all of whom are so Jackie join me in wishing you all a wonderful Pesach deeply invested in making Family Shabbat so special. holiday. May the arrival of Pesach and the accompanying spring bring new blossoms in all your lives. See you at The first day of Pesach is Tuesday March 26th. The B’nai Israel and at services. service will include a special Ceremony of Reaffirmation.

You will likely be reading this bulletin in the midst of your Hazzan Ivor Lichterman holiday celebration which I hope is joyous and meaningful. th nd The 8 and final day of Pesach is on Tuesday April 2 2

PRESIDENT’S CORNER We remember Al Burg When Al Burg passed away last year, he left a hole in our community. With his quiet, steadfast commitment to good deeds, he touched many lives. In this same thoughtful way he made a significant donation to B’nai Israel from his estate. This generosity truly benefits the entire congregation, and we thank him and his family for their consideration.

Al and Eileen may no longer be with us, but they have left us another memory of kindness, caring and commitment our B’nai Israel family. Their gift makes a difference for us and our ability to keep our kehilla the vibrant community that we have become.

Naming Congregation B'nai Israel as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policy or bank or brokerage account is a generous way to make a legacy gift "outside" a will. Like a bequest in a will, these gifts help ensure the future of Congregation B'nai Israel. These gifts are easy to implement, and often giving retirement funds is a tax-wise strategy for many people. Contact your plan or policy administrator for a change of beneficiary form for retirement and life insurance accounts. For bank or brokerage accounts, you will need to complete the appropriate form from the company. Talk to your estate planner, lawyer or accountant about how you can include B'nai Israel in your estate planning. It will mean more to us than you may realize.

Rabbi Search The Rabbi Search Committee has no news to report to the congregation. At present, the Committee is looking into creative ways to satisfy the needs of our congregation, whether that be by interviewing other candidates, hiring an interim rabbi, or hiring a rabbi for holidays and special events. As options are being discussed, we will be involving the congregation in the pathway to a decision. Feel free to contact me, Dena Zack or Kathy Sack with your input.

Meira Zucker

MEN’S CLUB UPCOMING MEN’S CLUB EVENTS May 4, 2013 Men’s Club Shabbat Join us as the men and their children take center stage in the Shabbat Service.

Hebrew and English aliyahs available.

RSVP to Greg Davis (Gdavis@Pharmacycounter.com) if you’d like to participate.

May 19, 2013 CBI Beautification Day The morning will begin at 9:00 a.m. for services followed by sprucing up the grounds with Mulch, Flowers, Etc. A light breakfast will be provided. No experience required.

Children are invited to attend.

May 29, 2013 7:00 p.m. Men’s Club Annual Meeting 3

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL March was extremely busy for all of our students. Our 5/6th graders had the opportunity to attend a field trip led by Rene Rusgo to Giant Eagle to purchase food on a food stamp budget. They were divided into groups, along with their friends from Shomer Emunim and led by parents. The groceries were then taken to the Jewish Family Service Food Bank. The 5/6th grade also had the opportunity to visit the mikvah at Etz Chayim with Cantor Lichterman as part of their life cycle curriculum. March concluded with our wonderful Consecration and Family Shabbat on March 23rd. Our Model Seder, led by Cantor Lichterman, was a huge success. Wishing all a wonderful Pesach!

Mar 31-April 7 No RS April 10- RS April 14- RS and Community Israel at 65 Yom Ha Atzmaut event 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

April 17- RS April 21- RS April 24- RS April 28- RS May 1- RS May 5- Last Sunday of RS- Confirmation at 11:00 a.m.

May 8- Last Wed May 11- Closing School Year Religious School Shabbat Service

Kim Brody, Religious School Principal

Gifts from Partnership

Deena Zucker, Lila Goldman, Lauren Kohler & Emmie Brody during Gagamegillah Rafi Berns

Kindergarten learning Hebrew letters

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USY & KADIMA Here is the latest Calendar information for USY and KADIMA

April 11th‐ April 14th Regional Convention and 8th Grade Kinnus‐ Camp Tamarack, MI

April 17th‐ Goodies for Good Guys‐ 6:30 p.m. USY battles it out in a cupcake war competition with the baked goods donated to the local Fire and Police Departments.

April 28th‐ IDF Emersion Program‐ 1:00 p.m. Ever wonder what it takes to serve and protect Israel? USY will be taking a crash course in being an IDF solider. Complete with mini boot camp and Israeli cooking.

May 8th‐ Gaga for Gaga Tournament‐ 1:00 p.m. In honor of Yom Yerushalayim, USY goes Gaga (and we're not talking the singer) for the Jewish dodge ball game Gaga.

Israeli Clue. We had 18 USYers and Kadimaniks in attendence. They had a great time learning about famous Israeli figures and putting on skits for each other.

A special thank you to Catie Sack for planning and organizing this great event.

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SISTERHOOD B’NAI ISRAEL SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Please join us for a lively discussion of the books carefully chosen by our co-ordinators, Sharon Rappaport, Sharon Stein and Cathy Sperling. Coffee and kibbutz are also provided. All book club meetings are held in the CBI Library 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the home of Sharon Rappaport.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, April 9 My Russian Grandmother and her American Vacuum Cleaner, by Meir Shalev Tuesday, May 21 The Tenth Song, by Naomi Ragen The 10th Song has been changed from Aug. 27th. at the request of the members Thursday, June 20 Special Book Club meeting Joint meeting with Temple Shomer Emunim to be held at noon at Charlie’s on Central and Sequoia.

Once We Were Brothers, by Ronald H. Balson Tuesday, August 27 Day After Night, by Anita Diamont

LEAGRAMS Confirmation May 5, 2013 A Leagram for Confirmation is a thoughtful way to honor a Confirmand. If you would like to add your name to his/her certificate, the cost is $3.00 per listing. Lists, checks and your name as you would like to see it listed, must be received by Sunday, April 28, 2013. Please send your information to Phyllis Diamond 3008 Strauss · Toledo 43606 (No telephone calls.)

Kyle Bader Joshua Brody Daniel Intrater Jonathan Intrater Lauren Kohler Sari Kripke

Emma Podolsky Bari Resnick Morgan Segall Josh Sherman Sam Zack Deena Zucker

All proceeds benefit the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

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WE HONOR OUR BAT MITZVAH Ella Musher‐Eizenman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, 2013 –17 Iyar, 5773

Ella Musher‐Eizenman will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Ella is the daughter of Abraham and Dara Musher‐Eizenman, and the older sister of Jonah and Sylvia. Her proud grandparents are David and Sandra Eizenman and Ruth and David Musher.

Ella a ended the Stone Hebrew Academy, and is now an honors student at O awa Hills Junior High School. She is a member of the school basketball and so ball teams, par cipates in “You be the Chemist” Power of the Pen, and plays clarinet in the band. Ella has spent her past five summers at Camp Wise in Chardon, OH. Ella is ac ve in Kadima and Youth to Youth. In her free me, she loves reading, baking, listening to music, and hanging out with family and friends.

Ella is looking forward to celebra ng with family and friends and would like to thank Cantor Lichterman, Rabbi Sokobin and her parents for all of their help.

SISTERHOOD JUDAICA GIFT SHOP

Gifts for……..

Confirmation Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s Weddings Holiday’s & Housewarming See our new selection of Beaded wire Kipot, some with matching bracelets HOURS: Wednesdays 10am –3pm Sundays 9:30am-noon during Sunday school

If you need to shop at another time, call the office, (419) 517-8400 Gift Shop Committee: Phyllis Diamond, Cindy Palmer, Roanne Katzman Gift Shop Treasurer: Lexi Schlicting

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Travel, Tourism & Torah

By Lee Kwait Whenever my wife, Gail and I travel we always try to find a Jewish connection.

Whether it is the Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal with its “street of Jews,” or the empty chairs facing the sea in the harbor of Oslo, Norway, we enjoy learning about the Jews both past and present that had had an impact on so many places in the world.

In January, 2011, we had the opportunity to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“What Jewish connection could there possibly be in Rio de Janeiro?” you might ask.

Glad you asked. We learned there are 50,000 Jewish live in Rio out of a total 150,000 Jews in all of Brazil. Our wonderful guide, Sonya, drove us by Rabin Square with its beautiful menorah. This was on the way to Corcovado, the mountain which means “hunchback” in Portuguese to visit the beautiful statue of Chris, the Redeemer, which sits at its peak. The statue is the symbol that most represents Rio and its welcoming openness. What most people do not know is that it was designed by a French sculptor of Jewish descent whose parents fled Poland in the 1860’s.

It is said that he was so moved by the spirituality of the project that he wrote prayers and inserted them in the wet cement behind the heart. This reminds us of Jews writing their prayers on scraps of paper to insert in the cracks of the walls of the Kotel.

After our visit to Corcovado, our guide had arranged a private tour of the most historic synagogue in Rio, the Grand Temple, which is protected by the National Registry of Historical Buildings. We were privileged to have our tour led by Dr. Roy Schneider, the synagogue’s president. In a warm and friendly manner he relayed to us the history of the congregation and pointed out the small bronze plaque mounted on the back wall of the sanctuary dedicated to his great-grandfather who had organized and led the congregation of very poor Jewish immigrants to build this magnificent house of worship.

The design dated to 1928, was made by an Italian, non-Jewish architect, Mario Vodret, who won a contest organized by the local Jewish community. In spite of the fact that it was commissioned by the local community that had its origins predominantly in Central Europe (the Ashkenazim), its lines and details clearly evoke the culture of the Jews from the Mediterranean (the Sephardim). The mosaics behind the bima and outside the entry to the Grand Temple are beautiful and amazing.

The Grand Temple was inaugurated in 1932, and for several decades it was the center of the social and religious life of the Jews in Rio de Janeiro. The most distinguished rabbis and other personalities who visited Rio came and preached here. The religious ceremonies attracted a big number of Jews from Rio as well as other cities in Brazil. Likewise, here were celebrated the most important weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. It was the Grand Temple that the Rio de Janeiro Jewish community in a truly remarkable evening commemorated the partition of Palestine and the birth of Israel.

With economic growth and social consolidation of the community, new synagogues were built and there was a residential dispersion of the Grand Temple’s membership which resulted in a diminishing of frequency but not in the loss of importance of the synagogue it’s self.

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Today, the Grand Temple celebrates Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and they continue to perform weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Even though the Grand Temple is no longer used on a daily basis, it will go on to stand as an enduring symbol of the vibrant Jewish community of Rio de Janeiro.

Lee & Gail were married at B’nai Israel almost fifty years ago, raised three daughter’s in shul. Gail’s family has been here for five generations.

The bima of the Grand Temple

The entry to the Grand Temple

Detailed Mosaic design

We invite members of Congregation B’nai Israel to submit articles and pictures of trips with personal Jewish significance to be reprinted in the bulletin when space is available. Please send or email your article and pictures to Kandee Storm, kstorm@cbitoledo.org.

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Special Birthdays

KIDDUSH – Todah Rabah to: March 16- Sisterhood in honor of Sisterhood Shabbat

Lois Burke 4/3 Stephen Goldberg 4/21 Natalie Julius 4/4 Margie Kohler 4/9 Alyssa Portnoy 4/22 Madelyn Regenstrief 4/4 Rich Rusgo 4/17 Sarah Sherman 4/16 Michael Theise 4/15 Judy Weinberg 4/16

Belated but a special happy birthday to long time members Jerry Gold 90 Yvette Levin 90 Nate Schwartz 93

March 23– Consecration families in honor of consecration April 27– Abe & Dara Musher-Eizenman in honor of Ella’s Bat Mitzvah

SOAP Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program

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Great Cantors of the Golden Era Personal Stories of the Holocaust Israel at 65 Musical Inspiration

Please join Hazzan Lichterman at 1:00 pm in the B’nai Israel Library for a lively discussion. This informative, casual, and popular program has no charge and is open to all in the community. No reservation necessary!

B’nai Israel Welcomes New Staff The Religious School is thrilled to have Stephen Lamb on board teaching our students on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Stephen recently graduated with a degree in Judaic Studies from The University of Cincinnati. He is a tremendous asset to our teaching staff and we would like to extend him a warm welcome back to Toledo.

Steven also is the advisor to USY and Kadima. He has already begun planning wonderful programs for our youth.

Thor Jones is our new building and maintenance supervisor. He comes to us with a great deal of experience and enthusiasm. Please stop by and introduce yourself.

IN APPRECIATION Many thanks to Rabbi Alan Sokobin who is graciously serving as Rabbi on an as needed basis. His knowledge of Judaism and our community makes his presence a welcome addition to our family. We would like to extend a big thank to him for preparing our Confirmation students for their ceremony on May 5th.

Want to make a difference?

Become a board member!

If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the B’nai Israel Board please contact Kandee at kstorm@cbitoledo.org or Rhoda at rmiller@cbitoledo.org

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%"9 %$&; Contributions for April Regular Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah-$13.00 ** denotes Chai-$18.00 *** denotes Silver-$25.00 A box denotes Gold-$50.00 A double box denotes Platinum-$100.00

GENERAL FUNDS TRIBUTE Yahrzeit SADIE AIDUSS Marvin & Peggy Damrauer JENNIE ALBERT Marvin Karp Elaine Levey ESTHER BRACKER, Mother & grandmother Marilyn J. Reinstein & Family * ALBERT & EILEEN BURG Shira Burg *** ESTHER ILOWSKA Dr. & Mrs. Aron Wajskol *** EVELYN PAPURT David Papurt & Family & Richard Papurt *** ZELICK SIMON Marvin & Peggy Damrauer ETHEL K. SKOLNICK Bette L. Raymond *** HAZEL STAHL, Mother Zella Stahl *** JACOB TENZER Mark & Rena Mikhlin **

KIDDUSH In Memory of BETTY FINE Helen Boxenbaum & Family **

Yahrzeit JOSEPH H. FRAIDENRAICH Leah & Joshua Connor Howard & Barbara Freedman & Family Jerry & Karmela Klasner & Family IRVING KART Cary & Michelle Kart ROSE KAUFMAN, Grandmother Steve, Susan, Eli & Max Kaufman *** DAVID LIEBERMAN Leah & Joshua Connor Howard & Barbara Freedman & Family Jerry & Karmela Klasner &

Shabbat Prayer Book Etz Hayim Tree of Life Leaf Tree of Life Stone Memorial Plaque Kiddush Lunch

Family MURRAY REMER, Brother Arnie & Marlene Remer ** HENRY REMER, Father Arnie & Marlene Remer ** VIVIAN REINSTEIN, Aunt Arnie & Marlene Remer DONALD RUSSELL, Brother SAM RUSSELL, Father Merv & Marlene Russell

MARION H. MANOFF, Mother (the late) Robert & Eileen Manoff HARMON J. RUSGO Marjory Rusgo SAM RUSSELL Dr. Corey Russell ROSE SCHEER Marianne Scheer & Family

In Honor of

HERBERT (BERT) WALKIN Saundra W. Yaffe *

BILL GARBER, Special birthday Howard & Ann Rosenberg *** SHIRLEY GERBER, Birth of great grandson Felice Wolff

In Appreciation of CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Jim & Margie Cihak

BENJAMIN & LENA GREEN

MIRIAM LEEPER-KENDE JAMES LEVISON Jack & Diana Lipszyc

Yahrzeit RUTH DORF Mike & Sarna Dorf ***

Yahrzeit ALBERT BURG EILEEN BURG Bill & Carol Richman DOROTHY DORF Karen Dorf *** ANN KALMANSON Marty & Rita Katcher FLORENCE LENENBERG Rene’ Levy * LEO LESKY, Father Jack & Diana Lipzyc

HARRIS/WILLIAMS Yahrzeit BERYL HARRIS RALPH HARRIS Brothers Sheldon Harris

WILFRED WILLIAMS David & Debbie (Williams) Perlmutter *** Leon & Ellie Williams

BECKE J. MANN, Mother Samuel D. Mann & Janice G. Schott

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Yahrzeit HOWARD YANOF Esther Kezur & Family

In Memory of

RABBI MICHAEL J. LICHTENSTEIN

MARTY DAVIS HOWARD ROSENBAUM Jerry Russell

MIRIAM LEEPER-KENDE Deborah Teitelbaum Randall

FLORENCE KEZUR

HARRY GOMETZ

In Appreciation of

In Memory of

MIRIAM LEEPER-KENDE JAMES LEVISON Leon & Ellie Williams

MIRIAM LEEPER-KENDE Sanford & Sharon Stein * JAMES LEVISON Sanford & Sharon Stein *

MILT TARLOFF Dee Shapiro ** EDWARD WALDMAN Dee Shapiro

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

In Memory of

MEMORIAL FUNDS

Yahrzeit

HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN Clara Rona ***

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00 $250.00

Yahrzeit SAMUEL FRIEDMAN, Uncle (the late) Robert & Eileen Manoff

SAM & DORA MOSTOV Yahrzeit MASHA (MINNIE) BATEMAN NORTY GOLDSTEIN Sylvia Bateman Goldstein

MARIAN & STANLEY OBERLIN Yahrzeit DOROTHY SCHWARTZ Eileen, Daniel & Dana Sharff ***

In Honor of NATE SCHWARTZ, Special birthday Eileen, Daniel & Dana Sharff ***

SAMUEL SCHWARTZ In Honor of RABBI MOSHE SAKS Jerry & Arlene Russell *

DESIGNATED FUNDS BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION MARILYN DEVENOW Yahrzeit SYLVIA APPLEBAUM Stephanie Brenner ** IRWIN FRUCHTMAN Joel & Susan Zanville *** LEN GALLIS, Beloved husband, father & gramp Sondra Gallis & Family LEN GALLIS, Beloved father & gramp Marv & Nina Timperley & Family

KATZ SANCTUARY Yahrzeit MARGARET GOODMAN Janice Glenn GOODY & JEAN LIBER Sherrie Zaft ***

NEW BUILDING Yahrzeit HERMAN BOOKMAN Warren & Sandy Bookman * LILLIAN BUFF Arthur, Marcia & Mark Friedman LIBBA FRIEDMAN LOUIS H. FRIEDMAN MILDRED M. FRIEDMAN RICHARD K. FRIEDMAN Arthur, Marcia & Mark Friedman

GOLDA GELZINA Leonid Kutik

YOUTH FUNDS

ANN LIB KOZEL Arthur, Marcia & Mark Friedman LELAND RUBENSTEIN, Brother-in-law Merv & Marlene Russell ROSE SCHEER Dr. Michael, Beth, Abby, Marc, Caryn,Cadee Rose, Matthew & Alex Scheer

CLARA BUSTOW SHUER Bill & Luann Garber ** MANUEL TARSCHIS Rick & Susan Baum *** Marian Tarschis JOE ‘NEMO’ WEXLER Sandy Wexler & Stuart Dunn Chuck Wexler & Family ISIDOR WIEGLER JEANETTE WIEGLER Arthur, Marcia & Mark Friedman

Good Health Tribute

HELEN FINK BURKE In Honor of MARGARET ROBERTS, Bat Mitzvah Inge Horowitz *

Yahrzeit

Yahrzeit

JEAN LIBER Marcia Liber & Family * BUSTER MILLER, Beloved husband, father & grandfather Rhoda Miller & Family

DR. HARMON J. RUSGO Rich & Rene Rusgo, Zoe Yaffe & Ben Yaffe

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND/ RESIDENCE HALL CAMPAIGN OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Phyllis Diamond ……….…531-5005 Ruth Sitzmann …………....843-7718 Marilyn Reinstein ………...882-8757

In Honor of TOM & SHELLEY HELBERG, Daughter’s marriage Stuart & Kim Brody RON & WANDA WACHSMAN, Marriage Mike & Darlene Portnoy

YALE ROBERTS CAMP RAMAH

MARTY & RUTH SITZMANN, Misheberach prayers Irving & Renee Jacobson

PHILIP WASSERSTROM Wasserstrom Family

SUSANA BERNSTEIN Jonathan, Jeannette, Natalie & Kayla Bernstein **

GOODMAN & JEAN LIBER Steve & Cathy Sperling & Family

In Appreciation of

Yahrzeit

BILL GARBER, Birthday RON & WANDA WACHSMAN, Marriage Jerry & Arlene Russell

YOUTH ACTIVITIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of

WASSERSTROM FUND FOR CHAPEL FURNISHINGS

In Honor of

SHERWIN & NAOMI KRIPKE ISRAEL PROGRAM SARAH COHEN Allen & Rita Cohen ** ANNETTE GREENSPOON Marcia Liber & Family * SADIE GREENSPOON Marcia Liber & Family * HARRY LASKY Allen & Rita Cohen **

BELLE SWARTZ Shirley Bader

DR. BILL GARBER, Anniversary of Bar Mitzvah Jeff & Anne Bauer Inge Horowitz *** Chuck & Sandy Traugott David & Diane Treuhaft Bob & Lynne Wengrow RABBI MOSHE SAKS Chuck & Sandy Traugott

CLARA SHERMAN Barry & Esther Sherman *** SAMUEL A. SIGMAN, Grandfather Jerry & Arlene Russell

Yahrzeit JESSIE BECKER Lillian Becker *** PETER PHILLIPS, Grandfather LELAND RUBENSTEIN, Brother-in-law DONALD RUSSELL, Brother SAMUEL RUSSELL, Father Jerry & Arlene Russell

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Yahrzeit CHARLES SWARTZ, Beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather Belle Swartz & Family

In Memory of ROBERT MANOFF Merv & Marlene Russell Phyllis Diamond Arthur & Marcia Friedman Martin & Ruth Sitzmann REBECCA SACKS Sherrie Zaft Marilyn Reinstein Arlene Rubinoff

Good Health Tribute PHYLLIS LEVEY Billy & Helene Sherman

In Memoriam

APRIL YAHRZEITS April 1 – Nisan 21….. Harry Boyk, Sarah Leibovitz, Sam Russell, Samuel Siegel April 2 – Nisan 22….. Max Kaplan, Gertrude Present, Tina Lawson, Sol Zuckert April 3 – Nisan 23…..Riza Fox, Henry Remer, Israel Shidlowsky April 4 – Nisan 24….. Louis Boyk, Harry Cohen, Libbie Flaum, Esther Garber, Rose Gutowitz, Esther Ilowska, Reta Malkin, Simon Stern April 5 – Nisan 25….. Evelyn Papurt April 6 – Nisan 26….. Miriam Berman, Jack Cooperman, Rose Kaufman, Michael Cohen Quiroga, Val Spielberg April 7 – Nisan 27….. Alan Cohen, Ruth Frankel, Abraham Newmark, Ben Nistel, Harry Perlman, Gertrude Steinman April 8 – Nisan 28….. Jacob Adelman, Eli Dorf, Dorothy Schwartz, Alice Weisman April 9 – Nisan 29….. Betty Beren, Jack Bustow, Morris Goodelman, Ivy Phillips, Amy Rosenbloom, Ted Sacks, Anna Zimbler April 10 – Nisan 30….. Pearl Becker, Howard Yanoff April 11 – Iyar 1.. Irwin Hess, Rose Hess, Eleanor Kart, Simon Sack, Sarah Spindler April 12 – Iyar 2….. Wolf Hecht, Linwood Buster Miller, Joseph Mitchell, Beatrice Price April 13 – Iyar 3…..Charlotte Conn, Marilyn Devenow April 14 – Iyar 4….. Clem Anchel, Mollie Chasin, Yitzhak Lichterman, Nolan Schulak, Naomi Winer April 15 – Iyar 5…. Sylvia Laderman

April 16 – Iyar 6….. Donna Boorstein, Rose Cohen, Goldie Goldberg, Mayta Green, Leonora Leizerman, Zale Rubins, Fannie Wiskin April 17 – Iyar 7….. Marcus Friedman, Mildred Green, Philip Wasserstrom April 18 – Iyar 8….. Carl Leib, Philip Master, Samuel Siegman April 19 – Iyar 9….Morris Diamond, Sadye Epstein, Bessie Fingerhut, Shirley Glassman, Jack Silverman, Heinz Spangenthal April 20 – Iyar 10…..Josephine Cousins, Betty Lampert, Joyce Sells, Charles Swartz, Bernard Teman, Max Weiss April 21 – Iyar 11…..Richard Fleischer, Donald Russell, Zandra Yaffe April 22 – Iyar 12….. Abraham Katzman, Rebecca Marenberg, Rosaline Stotland, Seymour Yaffe April 23 – Iyar 13….. Jennie Albert, Abraham Gerber, Jacob Hoffman, Michael Katz, Tillie Liber, Harold Malkin April 24 – Iyar 14….. Murray Remer, Joanne Schwartzberg April 25 – Iyar 15….. Max Moldawsky April 26– Iyar 16….. Jacob Feinbloom, Fay Weiner, Anna Wengrow April 27– Iyar 17….. Lewis Bernstein, Alice Bogart, Dora Katz, Philip Miller April 28 – Iyar 18….. Ruth Bauer, Harry Bernstein, Ann Levine, Edith Romanoff Bort, Pauline Shoffer, Joseph Topper April 29 – Iyar 19….. Bertha Fink, Leo Kahn, Florence Lenenberg, Maurice Marenberg, Goldye Palman April 30 – Iyar 20….. Ethel Skolnick

The synagogue family mourns the loss of its members: Jack Gallon C. Robert Manoff     

We extend condolences to our members who mourn the loss of a loved one: HADASSAH MUSHER, Grandmother of Abe Musher-Eizenman ~ ~ ~ Only members of our congregation or their immediate family are noted

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, kugel bakers.

Bake some kugels whenever you can; Boil it, drain it and mix it with care, Put it in the oven for all the congregants to share.

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Congregants will thank you!

Contact Kandee for kitchen time.

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Celebrate and Explore our Beautiful Israel

In partnership with Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim and Congregation Etz Chayim

Sunday, April 14, 2013

4 Iyar 5773 10:30 a.m. – Noon Jewish Federation campus 6465 Sylvania Avenue Service drive behind Temple Shomer Emunim “Walk the Land” Revel in the beautiful murals provided by The Afikim Foundation and wave your Israeli flag “Dig the Land” Unearth your treasures from days ago using your archaeological maps (dress for a mess) “Taste the Land” Have a nosh and enjoy the different flavors and spices “Experience the Land” Allow your senses to take you on a journey of exploration and learning through interactive stations This event is open and free to the entire Jewish community.

Please register with t-shirt size no later than Wednesday, April 3, 2013 to 419-724-0354 or registration@JewishToledo.org

Celebrate Israel at 65 with these

wonderful learning opportunities The following are open to the entire community. For specific information, questions or to reserve your spot, please contact each organization directly.

Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m.

Shabbat Evening Services: Rabbi Sam Weinstein will speak on The Reform Movement in Israel: It’s Contribution to Israeli Society In cooperation with the fifth grade religious school class Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim, 419-885-3341 Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services: Hazzan Ivor Lichterman will speak on The Conservative Movement in Israel: It’s Contribution to Israeli Society Congregation B’nai Israel, 419-517-8400 Sunday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Evening Minyan Services: Rabbi Jonathan Bienenfeld will speak on Perspectives of Zionism: Secular State, or Religious Fulfillment A light Israeli dinner will be served Congregation Etz Chayim, 419-473-2401

2013 Toledo Jewish Film Festival Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m.

HAVA NAGILA

April showings

Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant Street, Maumee, 2012; 73 min.; Roberta Grossman; USA; English

Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m.

A BOTTLE IN THE GAZA SEA

Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant Street, Maumee 2011; 99 min.; Thierry Binisti; France; French, Arabic, and Hebrew (English subtitles) RESERVATIONS: $5 per person per film. RSVP to 419-724-0354 or registration@ JewishToledo.org. Payment due at the time of reservation. No refunds.

AT THE DOOR: First come, first served. Seating is limited and may sell out. We suggest you arrive 30 minutes in advance of the start of the film.

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Upcoming Events RSVP to 419-724-0354 or registration@JewishToledo.org

Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors Toledo’s WGTE has set programming for “Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors” to coincide with Yom HaShoah 2013 as part of its Toledo Stories series. The rebroadcast date/times are: Thursday, April 4 at 2 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Friday, April 5 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 at 10 a.m.

“Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors” has also been selected to screen at the 2013 Palm Beach International Film Festival!

The 18th annual festival will take place April 4-11, 2013 at various locations throughout Palm Beach County.

Visit www.pbifilmfest.org for more information.

“Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors” is an historical program that creates a dialogue between six elderly survivors of the Holocaust and today’s youth. In “Bearing Witness,” the elderly survivors share childhood memories of war and survival with Jewish high school and middle school students of Toledo.

For more information on the film, visit the website: http://www. bearingwitnesstoledo.com

SUNDAY

NO Religious school

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14 Religious school Yom HaAtzmaut USY Regional Convention/8th Grade Kinnus

21 Religious school

Religious school

28 1:00 p.m. USY IDF Emersion Program

WEDNESDAY

1:00 p.m. SOAP

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TUESDAY

2

MONDAY

1 EIGHTH DAY PESACH

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THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

6

SATURDAY

Tot Shabbat

Parsha Shemini

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7:45 p.m. service 8:47 p.m. Shabbat ends

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6:00 p.m. service 7:46 p.m. light candles

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7:45 p.m. service 9:10 p.m. Shabbat ends

Ella MusherEizenman Bat Mitzvah Parsha Emor

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7:45 p.m. service 9:02 p.m. Shabbat ends

Parsha Acharei Mot/Kedoshim

20

7:45 p.m. service 8:55 p.m. Shabbat ends

1:00 p.m. SOAP

6:00 p.m. service 8:09 p.m. light candles

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6:00 p.m. service 8:01 p.m. light candles

19

6:00 p.m. service 7:53 p.m. light candles

10

SEVENTH DAY PESACH

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18

USY Regional Convention /8th Grade Kinnus

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25

1:00 p.m. SOAP

6:30 USY Goodies for good guys

24 1:00 p.m. SOAP

Sundays: Mon.-Thurs: Friday: Saturday:

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Daily services 9:00 AM 7:00 AM, 5:45 PM 7:00 AM, 6:00 PM 9:30 AM, see schedule PM

6:30 p.m. Exec.

Com. 7:30 p.m. Board mtg

USY Regional Convention/8th Grade Kinnus

OFFICE CLOSED

11:00 a.m. Book Club

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23

30

USY Regional Convention/ 8th Grade Kinnus Parsha Tazria/ Metzora

OFFICE CLOSED

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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF Ivor Lichterman…………………………...Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Kandee Storm ......................... Office Manager kstorm@cbitoledo.org Kim Brody............... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org Lou Steingroot………………………...Bookkeeper

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560 Address Service Requested

Rhoda Miller….Community outreach coordinator miller@cbitoledo.org Fagie Benstein/Sharon Rappaport …………..Co ……………………………...Sisterhood Presidents David Zack…...…………….Men’s Club Presiden Stephan Lamb……………………..Youth Advisor Zoe Yaffe/Shayna Zack……….USY Presidents EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President ........................................Meira Zucker Vice President ...... Hope Davis, Ellen Federman, Debbie Spangenthal Secretary ..................................... Alix Greenblatt Treasurer ................................... Ron Wachsman

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Eli Abramson, Jeannette Bernstein, Jill Kripke, Faylayn Liber, Dara Musher-Eizenman, Michael Portnoy, Bruce Post, Arnold Remer, Fran Weinblatt

SAVE THE DATE April 1 & 2 the office will be closed for the conclusion of Passover April 6 Tot Shabbat/Yom Hashoa-Holocaust Commemoration April 13 Israel Independence Day Celebration April 20 Teen/Camp Shabbat May 4 Men’s Club Shabbat May 5 Confirmation May 11 Family Shabbat/closing of Religious school May 14 Shavuot Tikkun including service, dinner and learning sessions May 15 & 16 the office will be closed for Shavuot May 27 the office will be closed for Memorial Day June 2 Annual Meeting The rummage sale is June 2-4. Start saving your “treasures” now!

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