Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org
A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
151 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel 5778
MAZEL TOV to
Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for being awarded an
Honorary Doctorate in Music by the Jewish Theological Seminary for 'his contributions to the Cantorate, the Conservative Movement and Klal Yisrael.'
Join us
Saturday, April 21
at 9:30 a.m.
We will celebrate his extraordinary achievements with a special
Hazzan Lichterman receiving his Honorary Doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York
Shabbat service and Kiddush luncheon RSVP required to the office by Thursday, April 12
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Notes from the Cantor ………………………………………. THOUGHTS ON BEING HONORED BY JTS As many of you are aware, the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) - the University of Conservative Judaism recently conferred upon me an honorary Doctorate of Music at a special academic convocation in New York City on March 12th 2018. Jan and I were blessed to be joined by all three of our children, two children-in-law, several of their parents, as well as Jan’s mother. In addition we were honored by the presence of our own CBI president, Howard Rosenberg, and his wife Ann, who specially flew in that day from Toledo to be with us! It was particularly gratifying to have been honored by an academic institution (JTS) to which I had no prior affiliation, nor to its H.L. Miller Cantorial School. My late father, of blessed memory, was my ‘Cantorial school’ though I studied Judaics, music and voice at the University of Cape Town, New York’s Yeshiva University and with private voice coaches. I never set out to become a full time Hazzan, I wanted to be an architect. The Torah portion we read during the week of my honoring was Vayikra, the beginning of Leviticus. It starts out, “Vayikra el Moshe vayedaber Hashem elav mei’ohel moed – God called out to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting.” The commentators ask why this apparent redundancy? Could the Torah not simply have said that God spoke to Moses from the Tent, why does it first say that God called out to him? Their answer is that Moses’ service to our People was not work, rather a ‘calling.’ Similarly, it was thanks to my father’s patiently teaching my brother and me from the earliest age, and my mother’s steadfast encouragement, that by the age of 18, as I completed my compulsory year’s South African military service, I was appointed professional Cantor in a Cape Town synagogue. By then, even before college, I had already acquired many of the pre-requisite skills a Hazzan needs. Then I embarked on years of Judaic and musical study. In the remarks to me as I received my Doctorate, it was pointed out that I have already accumulated 46 years of service as a professional Cantor. I remember vividly how my pre-destined path in life began. My father took me for winter vacations to Durban, the third largest city in South Africa. Like Cape Town, Durban has magnificent beaches, but because it is situated on the Indian Ocean (Cape Town is on the Atlantic), in July Durban is warm and balmy during the South African winter. The deal was that I study Hazzanut with him every day for a few hours, then we could go out for special time together. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute, and as I reminisce, I realize how precious that time was, as he was to succumb at the relatively young age of 77, undoubtedly from the effects of the Shoah in which he was so deeply ensnared in the years 1939 – 1945. As my studies progressed, Dad began to teach me Yiddish songs, insisting that every cantor who’s worth anything must have Yiddish in their repertoire. The first song he taught me was Reizele by Mordechai Gebirtig, a beautiful, simple love song in the shtetl of Eastern Europe. I started to cry! Startled, Dad asked why I was crying? “Its just a simple love song,” he pointed out. I explained that I was crying for that lost Jewish world. He exclaimed that this sensitivity and passion made my becoming a Hazzan inevitable. And so I received my “Calling”. The doctoral convocation ceremony was impressive, emotional, and on time! I was proud to be associated with the other 19 honorees, all distinguished in their respective communities, all having devoted their lives to the Cantorate, their community, Conservative Judaism, and klal Israel. I accepted my award in humble recognition that it was attained through the support and efforts of many. I share it with all who have contributed towards this avodat hakodesh – my holy, musical journey, family, teachers, congregations and students of all ages. Supreme amongst these are Jan and our children who have always been by my side in this most demanding profession which often involves seven day weeks. My father-in-law, Jerry Lacker, has been extremely helpful to me in my career in the U.S.A., which I deeply appreciate. And I share my award with you, our chosen CBI congregation and Toledo community of the past seven years. May we and all Israel thrive and prosper, as we sit down to retell our history at our own Pesach sedarim. Have a wonderful Pesach sameach! See you April 21, when we will celebrate together!
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President’s Message…………………………….…………... You Never Know How Many Lives You Touch Ann and I just returned from several days in New York City. We always love being there, enjoying all that the Big Apple has to offer. We spent time with Ann’s sisters, visited a niece with new twin girls, ate at delis and kosher restaurants, walked many miles, shopped a little, went to the Jewish Museum, and saw two Broadway shows. But the highlight of the trip was attending the Jewish Theological Seminary Academic Convocation honoring 20 Cantors, including our own Ivor Lichterman. The honorees each received an honorary Doctorate of Music in recognition of their careers of service. Having spent my own working life in academia, I have attended a few academic convocations, graduations, and other events. Most are not particularly memorable. However, this event, held at the Sutton Place Synagogue, is something that we will long remember. The entire event was inspiring and quite beautiful. Following the processional, the Hazzanim sang the Star-Bangled Banner, then Hatikvah. It was impossible not to be moved as the sanctuary was filled with their voices, each note magnificently intoned in a way that can hardly be described with only words. A bit later in the program, we were treated to Sim Shalom by the honorees and the Chorus of the Cantorial School, and other music by the chorus later in the program. Each honoree came forward, and we heard a bit about each one’s contributions as they received their degrees. It was quite inspiring. Unlike most academic events, it ended a bit ahead of schedule, and also unlike most academic events I have attended, I would not have minded if it had gone on a bit longer. One of the things that stood out to me was the role of women in our Conservative movement. Given that the honorees were of Cantor Lichterman’s “vintage”, or more, it was no surprise that most were men. On the other hand, we were welcomed by Rabbi Rachel Ain, of the Sutton Place Synagogue, and heard from Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, President of the Cantors Assembly. Plus, three of the honorees were women, including the first woman Cantor to be ordained by the Conservative movement. In contrast to the group of honorees, the chorus of Cantorial students had more women than men. Right in front of us we could see the changes that have occurred within a relatively short time, and the significant leadership role that women now play as clergy in Conservative Judaism. My mind turned to Rabbi Fishel Pearlmutter, of blessed memory, Rabbi of our own congregation and a champion for inclusion of women in the clergy. During the program, one of the speakers noted that you never know how many lives you touch. I think that for all of us, this is an important reminder of how our actions can have an impact on others, even when we are unaware of it. A few times, my wife has met a former student who thanked her for helping them find their way in life. I occasionally get a thank-you from a former student, or bump into a physician who was a student. Most of the time, we try to do our best, but often don’t know how much of an impact we have. Finding out that you have somehow touched a life is a big plus for anyone, and reminds you what is important. So too for clergy who have so many responsibilities to so many people, and who can make a tremendous difference especially at times of great joy, and of great distress. I often marvel at how our Hazzan can go from one thing to another, yet still hit the right tone and give each person or family the attention and guidance they need. It must be exhausting. Like anyone else, clergy also need to be reminded of how they have improved so many lives. Perhaps that was part of what made the convocation so meaningful as we celebrated the many ways the honorees had helped improve the lives of others. I hope you will join us for Shabbat on April 21 as we honor and celebrate Hazzan Lichterman, letting him know all that he means to our lives here at B’nai Israel, to the whole Toledo-area Jewish Community, and to klal yisrael.
Howard Rosenberg
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Pesach 5778…………..…………………………………………. Friday, March 30
Erev Pesach
Siyyum Bechorim, Fast of the First Born
Morning Service/Siyyum Bechorim............. 7:00 a.m. Fast of the First Born Light Candles.............................................. 7:39 p.m. NO evening service
Friday, March 30 at 7:00 a.m. Join us for minyan and study
Saturday, March 31 First Day Pesach
Because the first-born of the Israelites were saved from the tenth plague, tradition requires that all first-born Jewish males fast from Erev Pesach until the Seder. The fast is called Taanit Bechorim. However, the law states that when any Jew hears the completion of a tractate of Rabbinic Literature, it is cause to celebrate and cancels the fast.
Service of Reaffirmation….......................... 9:30 a.m. Mincha…………………………………………1:00 p.m. Light Candles.............................................. 8:40 p.m. NO evening service
Sunday, April 1
Second Day Pesach
Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Mincha after Kiddush NO Evening service
Join us on Friday March 30 at 7:00 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel for a Siyyum Bechorim, and those who participate are exempted from fasting. All are welcome; it is not limited to the first-born.
April 2-5 Monday-Thursday Chol Hamoed Pesach Regular daily services at 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Morning service followed by breakfast in the social hall
CBI office hours during Pesach: Friday, March 30 Close at Noon Friday, April 6 Closed
Thursday, April 5 Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m. Light candles………………………………….7:46 p.m.
Friday, April 6
Seventh Day Pesach
Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m. Light Candles………………………………... 7:47 p.m.
Saturday, April 7
Eighth Day Pesach/Yizkor
Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m. Yizkor…………............................................11:00 a.m. Mincha………………………………………….1:00 p.m.
Passover ends at 8:49 p.m.
Hazzan Lichterman teaching participants of Passover University how to run a 30 minute seder
Beth Shalom Cemetery 420 Otter Creek Rd., Oregon, Ohio 43616 Eagle Point Cemetery 515 Eagle Point Rd., Rossford, Ohio 43460 Closed Saturdays - Closes 4 p.m. Friday Friday, March 30 Sat. March 31 Sun. April 1 Thurs. April 5 Friday, April 7
PASSOVER
at the CBI Gift Shop We have a wonderful selection of
ELIJAH & MIRIAM CUPS SEDER PLATES MATZAH TRAYS CHILDREN’S PASSOVER BOOKS HAGGADAHS
Erev Passover Close at 4 p.m. 1st day of Passover - Closed 2nd day of Passover - Closed Erev 7th day of Passover Close at 4 p.m. 7th day of Passover - Closed
Hours: Sundays 9:30 a.m.– Noon
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Pesach 5778…………..…………………………………………. CBI PESACH KASHRUT ALERT 2016/5776 In November 2015 the Committee on Jewish Law of Conservative Judaism announced a decision permitting kitniyot (ie. rice, corn, legumes) on Pesach.
Here are some guidelines. 1. Fresh corn on the cob, fresh beans may be used on Pesach and purchased during the holiday. 2. Dried kitniyot can be purchased before the holiday bagged or in boxes and checked for hametz. These should not be purchased from bins as the bins may contain hametz. 3. Canned kitniyot must have Pesach certification since canning may involve hametz. 4. Frozen raw kitniyot like corn, edamame, soy beans etc. may be purchased in bags before the holiday & do not require Pesach certification, but should be checked for hametz. 5. Processed kitniyot including tofu require Pesach certification as they may contain hametz. 6. Those who continue the restriction on kitniyot, may eat from dishes and utensils that have come into contact with kitniyot on the holiday, and may eat kitniyot derivatives like oil etc.
HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN
Mehirat Hametz— The Selling of Hametz מכירת חמץ
Preparation for Passover The ceremony of removing leaven (bedikat Hametz) is to take place Thursday evening, March 29, 2018. Hametz may be eaten until 10:00 a.m. on Friday March 30, 2018. The Passover home atmosphere is created each year by the traditional practice of thoroughly cleansing the home, and by the removal of hametz, or leaven, in preparation for Pesach,as well as throughout the Passover days, both at home and away. The term hametz is applied not only to foods, but also to the dishes and utensils in which the foods are prepared or served during the year. “Any manner of hametz (leavened food or utensils) owned by a Jew during the Passover holiday is forbidden to use.” Since conditions make it impossible to literally fulfill the Biblical command to destroy all leavened products, our sages instituted a practice called Mehirat Hametz, the selling of hametz. We are reminded of the necessity to divest ourselves of ownership of hametz, and make our home ritually ready.
The sale of hametz is conducted between a representative of the synagogue and a non-Jew. After Passover the hametz is repurchased by the Jewish community. If you would like Cantor Lichterman to sell your hametz, please fill out the form and return it to the synagogue office not later than Friday March 30, following morning minyan. Don’t Sell All your Hametz! When cleaning out your cupboard and pantries in preparation for Pesach, consider donating unopened packages of hametz and canned goods to a food pantry such as JFS. Items such as crackers, rice, cookies, lentils, tuna, and peanut butter will be gratefully accepted by these organizations and passed on to those whose cupboards are empty. Let those who are hungry this Passover season share in your celebration by receiving food that you might otherwise “sell” or dispose of. Food can be brought to the synagogue where receptacles will be clearly marked.
Authorization for Sale of Hametz
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Hazzan Ivor Lichterman to act in my behalf to sell all hametz possessed by me—knowingly or unknowingly—as defined by Torah and rabbinic law, and to lease all places wherein hametz owned may be found. This transaction will be in effect for the duration of Pesach. Must be in the office by Friday, March 30, 2018. And to this I hereby affix my signature on____________of_________________, in the year 2018. Signature __________________________________________ Telephone _______________________ Address _________________________________City _____________________ State_____________ My donation is enclosed to the Cantor’s Discretionary Fund in the amount of $______________ 5
Congregational News…………………………………………. April Special Birthdays Natalie Julius Margie Kohler Judy Weinberg Rich Rusgo Steve Goldberg
Mazel Tov Chase Kripke on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on March 17, 2018
April 4th April 9th April 16th April 17th April 21st
Todah Rabah Our fabulous Purim program committee, Gabi Mallin, Hope Davis, Holley LaPlante, Fran Weinblatt, Jan Lacker Lichterman
Special Belated Birthday Wishes to Doris Steinberg
Condolences
March 1
Our synagogue family mourns the loss of Linda Penkower Sister of Sheila (Bruce) Post, aunt of Jordon and Brynna Post
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CONTINUES TO BE FREE TO FAMILIES !
May you be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.
We are happy to be able to continue to offer tuition-free religious education to all students of the David S. Stone Religious School. This is made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor who has established a fund in the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation to pay for tuition. We expect to continue to have free religious school for the foreseeable future!
Please let the office know if you have a simcha to share, if space allows. Deadline is the 15th of the previous month. 419-517-8400
Yahrzeit Notices
If you are not currently receiving a yahrzeit notice for a friend or relative and would like one sent annually, please call the office. We will need the English date and time of death.
Attention: Families with students graduating this spring!
Welcome Gabi Mallin to the CBI staff!
We will be featuring our CBI family graduates in the June bulletin. Please send us student’s name, parents’ names, where they are graduating from and what they will be doing next.
Dear Friends, As many of you may have already heard, the Podolsky family will be moving from Toledo this summer. This is a real loss to the Toledo Jewish Community and to CBI in particular since we lose not only a wonderful member family, but also a valued member of our office staff. It will be difficult to learn to get along without Leslie who has done a really magnificent job. It is my pleasure to inform you that Gabi Mallin has now joined our office staff. I think this is fabulous news for our congregation and I know that we all, as congregants and as board members, look forward to working with Gabi. Of course, the downside of this is that Gabi had to resign from the board when she started her new position. I know we will miss her important contributions to our synagogue leadership. With the loss of Gabi from the board, Mindy Slutsky has agreed to fill the position of Vice President for Youth Activities for the remainder of this year. Howard Rosenberg
We need all information by Wednesday May 9! Email to lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org
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Events……………………………………………………………... CBI Adult Education
CBI Jewish Film Festival
Sunday, May 6
Sunday, April 8 Exodus
10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00)
"The Study of Judaism: Between the Pulpit and the Ivory Tower."
All are Welcome NO Charge Refreshments will be served
Presenter: Dr. Yoni Miller All are Welcome
NO Charge
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB EVENTS Tuesday, April 24,
10:30 a.m. in the CBI Library
The Ritual Bath by Faye Kellerman
Macavity Award for Best First Novel, co-winner. This is the first book in the Rina Lazarus/ Peter Decker mystery series. [Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 2 copies, 1 audiobook, plus 13 copies and 1 cd through the Library's Search Ohio feature].
Tuesday, June 26
King Solomon's Table:
A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World by Joan Nathan A definitive compendium of Jewish recipes from around the globe and across the ages. [Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 3 copies plus 38 copies through the Library's Search Ohio feature]. For this program, we will be meeting at a private home, and will watch Miriam Beckerman prepare a recipe from the book. We will also have a tasting of dairy recipes prepared by Book Club members. SEATING FOR THE JUNE MEETING OF THE BOOK CLUB WILL BE LIMITED TO 16 PEOPLE BECAUSE OF SPACE CONSIDERATIONS. PLEASE GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK BY MAY 1ST, SO THAT RECIPES CAN BE SELECTED. DETAILS TO FOLLOW BY EMAIL TO THE BOOK CLUB MEMBERS.
Save the Date!
October 19-21, 2018
Congregation B’nai Israel
WOMEN’S WEEKEND: A TIME TO RECHARGE for questions contact Miriam Beckerman mesb@bex.net or Cathy Sperling sperlingcathy@gmail.com 7
David S. Stone Religious School ……….……………………. David S. Stone Religious School has some incredible community events coming up in April. The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month program will be on Sunday April 8th and will take place from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Temple Shomer Emunim. We strongly encourage all families to stay for the program. Sunday April 15th is the community Yom Hashoah event during part of Religious school. This will be for students in grades 4th and up. We will go to Shomer Emunim with the students from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. On Sunday April 29th, we are excited to participate in the “Israel at 70” Celebration. This fabulous event will take place in the grassy area between Shomer Emunim and Congregation B’nai Israel. There will be an Israeli food truck and fun activities for all! See ad on page 15 for more information.
Kim Brody, Principal
David S. Stone Religious School Calendar April– May 2018
This service is designed for parents with children ages 5 years and younger
Saturday, April 14 11:15 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Kiddush lunch will follow RSVP to kbrody@cbitoledo.org
Sunday 4/8 RS 9:30-11:00 a.m. Class at Shomer Emunim for Disability Awareness/ Inclusion program- We strongly encourage all families to stay for the morning. Wednesday
4/11
RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
4/15
RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.
Wednesday
4/18
RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
4/22
NO RS (Glass City Marathon)
Wednesday
4/25
RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
4/29
RS 9:30-11:00 a.m
Yom Hashoah event for students . Parents meet us at Shomer Emunim at 10:30 a.m.
followed by Community Yom Haatzmaut –Israel’s 70th Celebration. Parents meet us at Shomer Emunim at 11:00
May Wednesday
5/2
RS 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday
5/5
Closing RS Shabbat
Sunday
5/6
RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. BITUSY and Kadima kids at Skyzone Toledo 8
Rescheduled: Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Program Sunday, April 8, at Temple Shomer Emunim. 9:30-11:00 a.m. Religious School students and parents will meet at the Temple at 9:30 a.m. Speakers: Renee Stack, school counselor for Sylvania Schools, will teach students in kindergarten through fourth grade about coping skills. Eric Chase, local media personality and mental health advocate, will talk to students in fifth grade and up about the stigma of mental illness and coping mechanisms he has found helpful. If you cannot stay for the program, please pick up your student at 11:00 a.m. at the Temple
BITUSY and Kadima Ages 6th– 12th Grade CRUSY Regional Convention
Lounge Night
Camp Wise, Burton, Ohio
April 19-22 2018
Wednesday, April 11 6:15-7:30 p.m.
REGULAR REGISTRATION: $330 through March 18 $355 March 19 - April 9 Registration Closes on April 9
All USY and Kadima kids are invited!
Scholarships are available and can be found in the application. Price includes food, board, and activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Megan Miller at meganbrookemiller@gmail.com
The BITUSY/ Kadima Pancake Breakfast was a huge success.
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Passover University………………. ……….……………………. After months and months and planning, Passover University was a huge team effort. Some of us even learned to use a glue gun! It had been over ten years since we had a congregational Passover University. From the our 3 year old pre kindergarten students working with their parents on interactive Passover projects, to grandparents attending workshops of their choice, it was morning of sheer delight and joy! This project could not have been done without the most dedicated, creative, committee who happily gave months of their time: Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling, Miriam Beckerman, Judy Weinberg, Gabi Mallin, Arleen Russell, Ellen Wilensky, Kim Strole and Kim Brody Wishing everyone a sweet Passover. It was an awesome project. Fagie Benstein, proud and grateful chair The beautiful centerpieces designed by Gabi Mallin
President Howard Rosenberg making opening remarks
Cathy Sperling introducing the program
The 30 Minute “When-CanWe-Eat?” Seder Instructor: Hazzan Ivor Lichterman
JewpardyA Seder-Enhancing QUIZ Rip-off An entertaining way to engage all ages Instructor: Eli Benstein
Isaac Feldman with Emmie Brody
B’ Preschool kids doing Passover crafts
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Getting Your Home Ready for Passover 101 Instructors: Sharon Stein and Miriam Beckerman
French Gourmet Passover Dessert Demonstration by Toledo native and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris and The Wine and Spirits Education Trust, London Chef Stephan Lublin
What is Freedom? Instructor: Peter Silverman
The Four QuestionsWhy is This Night Different from All Other Nights? Instructor: Rabbi Evan Rubin
Welcoming our Non-Jewish Friends & Family to our Seders Instructor: Rabbi Jason Miller
Preparing Passover menus in the dorm and packing lunch for work and school‌Turning the bread of affliction into Fluffy French toast‌ Really!! Instructor: Fagie Benstein 11
Passover take home bags for participants
April Yahrzeits………………………………………………...
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF Ivor Lichterman .......................................... Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum ................... Minyan Leader Kim Brody ................... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org Chuck Traugott .......... Synagogue Administrator ctraugott@cbitoledo.org Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Leslie Podolsky... Communications Coordinator lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org Megan Miller .................................. Youth Director meganbrookemiller@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Vice President of Youth Activities……………..Mindy Slutsky Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stuart Goldberg, Ian Katz, Lannie Katzman, Bobby Kripke, Jill Kripke, Eric Lauber, Michael Leizerman, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Carol Richman, Judy Scheinbach Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum
Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com
www.cbitoledo.org
Emmie Brody……………………... USY President
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Contributions ………………………………………………….. Minimum 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 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before March 16, 2018 BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Yahrzeit
Henry Beulah, Levi and Jessie Richard Schroeder CAMP RAMAH FUND
In Memory of
Linda Penkower Kathryn Linver
Yahrzeit
Jessie Becker Lillian Becker***
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Larry and Joan Kripke Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Jack and Angela Katz Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Merv and Marlene Russell* Rick and Nancy Zerner**** Caren Zaft**
In Memory of
Jay Post Linda Penkower Buz and Hedva Romanoff
Yahrzeit
Esther Ilowska Asia Wajskol*** Donald Russell, beloved Brother Sam Russell, beloved Father Merv and Marlene Russell* Evelyn Papurt Richard Papurt** Abraham Kanter Andrea and Gary Urie and Family* Dora Kanter Rubin Andrea and Gary Urie and Family* Julius Boxenbaum Helen Boxenbaum** William and Ruth Boros Phyllis Shoched****
Shabbat Prayer Book Etz Hayim Bible Tree of Life Leaf Tree of Life Stone Memorial Plaque
HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND
Yahrzeit
Wilfred Williams David and Debbie Perlmutter** Ralph Harris Beryl Harris Harold and Adrienne Harris*** HARRY GOMETZ FUND
Yahrzeit
Ruth Dorf Michael and Sarna Dorf*** HIDDUR FUND
In Honor of
Marvin Damrauer Speedy Recovery Anne and Jeff Bauer
In Memory of
Linda Penkower Steve Federman*** Jay Post Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Steve Federman***
Yahrzeit Joan Katz Debbie Katz-Liebenthal and Jon Liebenthal, Michael and Robin Katz, Linda and Joel Beren Dorothy Schwartz, Nathan Schwartz Eileen Sharff Joeseph Diamond David Diamond*** Murray E. Remer, beloved Brother Henry Remer, beloved Father Marlene and Arnie Remer* Vivian Reinstein, beloved Aunt Marlene and Arnie Remer Anna Zimbler Abraham Gerber Shirley Gerber Beatrice Price Ellen Chabler** Esther Garber Luanne and Bill Garber*** 13
$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00
KATZ SANCTUARY FUND
Yahrzeit
Rose Kaufman Susan and Steve Kaufman***
SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND
In Honor of
Fran and Chuck Weinblatt, New Grandchild Fagie and Eli Benstein** Rhoda Miller
In Memory of
Jonnard Greenberg Irv and Camille Alloy Larry Wexler Jim and Bonnie Swartz** Lillyan Schwartz Alix and Dick Greenblatt Edna "Pinky" Bromberg Jim and Bonnie Swartz** Bobby and Sharon Kripke** Linda Penkower Alix and Dick Greenblatt
Yahrzeit
Bernard Shoched Phyllis Shoched*** Linwood "Buster" Miller Rhoda Miller and Family*** Heinz Spangenthal Debbie and Bert Spangenthal** Ellen Pumerantz Peter, Ashley, Lexi, and Nathan Hendel** Charles Swartz Jim and Bonnie Swartz** Abe Leibovitz, Sarah Leibovitz, Samuel Alloy Camille and Irv Alloy and Family
You have supported B’nai Israel during your lifetime. Please consider B’nai Israel in your will and other estate planning.
Contributions………………………………………………………. Yahrzeit
KEZUR LIBRARY FUND
In Honor of
Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Harvey Malone and Esther Kezur
In Memory of
Sheldon Frankel Barbara Frankel-Wexler and Mark Wexler and Family
Yahrzeit
Howard Yanoff Harvey Malone and Esther Kezur and Family Val William Spielberg Stephen Spielberg**
Linda Penkower Fagie and Eli Benstein Jay Post Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Margie Rusgo Barb and Frank Korhumel
Becke Mann, beloved Mother Samuel D. Mann and Janice G. Schott
Margie Rusgo Mary Bryska
SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND
Yahrzeit
LILY BARON FUND
Yahrzeit
Josephine Cousins Barry and Beckie Cousins***
MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND
Yahrzeit
Dora Dalesman Irene Baker**** Frank Green Jan Steinberg and Family*** Leonard Gallis, Beloved Father and Gramp Nina and Marv Temperley and Family
Yahrzeit
James Oberlin Jeff and Lorrie Daube, Dani, Sergio, Ryan and Andi**** Irving Figlarz, beloved Father Susan and Alan Schall
SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND
Yahrzeit Helene Sherman Linda Steinberg and Family
MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND
Yahrzeit
Harry Cohen Ronald Goldman
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Yahrzeit
Leo Lesky Diana and Jack Lipszyc*** Sam Russell, beloved Father Donald Russell, beloved Brother Peter Phillips, beloved Grandfather Samuel A. Siegman, beloved Grandfather Jerry and Arlene Russell*
ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND
Eileen Burg Roslin and Malcolm Beyer**** Albert Burg Roslin and Malcolm Beyer** Jennie Albert Marvin Karp Jennie Albert Elaine Levey H. James Rosenthal Sharon Rosenthal Louis Boyk Charlotte Kominars and Family** Bessie Fingerhut Esther and Barry Sherman*** Philip Wasserstrom Joseph Wasserstrom
In Memory of
SUMMER YOUTH FUND
Yahrzeit
Fran and Chuck Weinblatt, New Grandchild Judy Gersz
Arthur Friedman Paul Causman
In Honor of
Sol Wexler, beloved Father and Grandfather Rhoda Miller and Family**
Yahrzeit
Adele Federman Joe Federman***
TRIBUTE FUND
In Honor of
Fran and Chuck Weinblatt, New Grandchild Joe and Joyce Moran** Joel Beren, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott
Adele Federman Steve Federman and Rebecca Federman
Hazzan Lichterman’s Celebration Kiddush Luncheon on Saturday, April 21, 2018 Kiddush Sponsors (as of March 16, 2018)
Double Chai
Platinum
Miriam Beckerman**** Michael and Rita White**** Ian and Christina Katz****
Anne and Jeff Bauer Matt, Jill, Sari, Asher and Chase Kripke Curtis Mae Jones
Gold Judy and David Weinberg Howard and Ann Rosenberg Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Sheila and Stan Odesky
Silver Fran and Chuck Weinblatt*** Fagie and Eli Benstein*** Alice Applebaum*** Inge Horowitz*** Sue Wilson *** Shirley Gerber*** 14
Chai Sanford and Sharon Stein** Rhoda Miller and Family** Chuck and Sandy Traugott** Michael and Leslie Podolsky** Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone
If you would like to make a contribution toward the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Hazzan Lichterman, please call the office at 419-517-8400
Hazzan Lichterman celebratory service and kiddush
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OPEN Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or call Roanne Katzman for appt. 419-882-2111
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560 Address Service Requested
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID
Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42
Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday:
9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:30 a.m.
PURIM CELEBRATION AT CBI
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