Congregation B'nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 cbitoledo.org
A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
151 Years
of Consecrated Service to God, Torah & Israel
August, 2018 : Av- Elul 5778
David S. Stone Religious School
Welcome Back Breakfast for students and parents
Sunday August 26, 2018
at Shomer Emunim 9:30-10:15 a.m.
JACOB SLUTSKY BAR MITZVAH
(Classes will start at Cong. B'nai Israel at 10:15 a.m.)
Jacob Slutsky will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
See the Complete High Holiday Schedule on Page 5
Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
Join Congregation B’nai Israel for
BREAK THE FAST Selichot
Saturday, September 1st with Temple Shomer Emunim at Congregation B’nai Israel • Program, Movie & Refreshments • Selichot Service
8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 immediately following Neila service at approximately 8:19 p.m.
$18 adults
$9 children (ages 3-12)
children 2 and under no charge
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Open to everyone. Your check is your reservation. Please send it to the office by Wednesday, September 12th. If you have any questions please call the office 419-517-8400.
Notes from the Cantor A Trip Into History Recently Rabbi Alan Sokobin mentioned to me that he had books in his library that he wished to donate to his alma mater, the Rabbinical School of Hebrew Union College (HUC-JIR) in Cincinnati, and asked if I would be interested in taking a trip there with him. He offered to try to arrange a private visit to HUC’S world famous Klau Library rare book and manuscript collection. To further entice me, our ever astute Rabbi, keenly aware of my passion for synagogue architecture and history, suggested we include a visit to the magnificent Plum Street Temple in downtown Cincinnati. Alan had not been back to his alma mater nor to the landmark Temple in perhaps half a century and I had never been to Cincinnati. Alan’s incentives worked! We consulted the ever knowledgeable David Weinberg for helpful hints about the trip, and he expressed interest in joining us. For me, the allure of Alan and David as a captive audience in the car for so many hours was palpable. After much coordination and having cleared my crowded calendar, finally this past May we set out for a long twelve-hour day-trip’s adventure into Ohio and American Jewish history. We listened intently as Alan regaled us with anecdotes from his 60-year storied career, while also sharing poignant memories of dear Mickey. I brought inspirational music to help pass the time in the car, but the conversation flowed so freely that we never turned on the music despite being in the car for seven hours. I cherished this rare opportunity to listen, learn, share and gain insight from two of our community’s luminaries. Entering the Isaac M. Wise Temple inspires awe (photos on page 3). It is one of the most beautiful synagogues in the world. I speak from personal experience having visited or chanted services in some of the world’s grandest synagogues, including Florence, Rome, Budapest, St. Petersburg in Russia, and New York’s Temple Emanu-El. Plum Street is on a par with them all. Dating from 1865, the ‘Mother Synagogue’ of Reform Judaism is still used by HUC for Rabbinic ordination (Alan pointed out that his ordination regretfully was held elsewhere) and special events, although there is a modern suburban campus for daily use. I could have meditated there for hours, contemplating its Byzantine-Moorish majesty, but we had an ambitious program and soon we were off to our next destination. The staff at HUC eagerly welcomed their ‘trio of illustrious visitors’ that included one of their graduates of some 60 years ago and a professor of Judaic studies. They assured Alan that his books, which included amongst other collectibles the complete S.Y. Agnon works in Hebrew, would be put to good use. We were led upstairs to the secluded repository of some of the world’s greatest Judaica books and manuscripts, where we were treated by Dr Jordan Finkin to an exclusive showcase of some of the Klau Library’s rarest treasures. Much to our surprise and delight we were allowed, even encouraged to not only touch but page through these rarest of hand written or early printed books. No gloves were required! We perused 1000 years of our history with our bare hands, Dr. Jinkin explaining that the notion that one should wear gloves is false, as gloves can do more harm than the bare skin of our fingers. Their philosophy is for these to be experienced as if through the eyes and hands of the writers and publishers. Several were in magnificent calligraphy and illumination, predating the printing press. I eagerly anticipated the challenge and mystery of attempting to decipher what their idiosyncratic writing or ancient print might expose. Included were – • Chumash/Bible hand-written 1000 years ago likely in Persia • Manuscripts from the Kaifeng Jewish Community of China in Chinese-influenced Hebrew script and vowels; some with community membership lists of the dating back 600 years • Hand written mohel handbook from Veneto, Italy containing prayers and babies’ and families’ Hebrew names from approx. 350 years ago, some dates recorded in the French Revolutionary calendar • The first ever complete printed Talmud, published in Venice by the famous non-Jewish publisher Daniel Bomberg in 1520-23. Ever since Exodus 25:8, “They shall make for Me a sanctuary and I shall dwell amongst them,” and Deuteronomy 31:19, “...now write for yourselves this song (Torah) and teach it to the People of Israel, place it in their mouths...,” the synagogue and books have been central to Judaism’s survival. Talmudical sages listed in the Mishna (Avot 5:6) ten miraculous creations on the eve of the first Sabbath of creation, among them “k’tav” and “mechtav” – writing and instruments for writing. No surprise then that we have been called “Am Hasefer – the People of the Book.” I believe I speak for all three of us when I say it was a trip none of us will ever forget! As we approach the High Holidays, this inspiring yet humbling experience will enhance our perspective of our ancient, glorious tradition and culture.
Shana tova!
Hazzan Ivor Lichterman
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President's Message A Time for Introspection It is so hard to believe that the High Holidays will soon be here. It is really true that the older we get, the faster time seems to fly. The period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is one of introspection and time for us to reflect on how we can change to become better, not just with ourselves, but also how we interact with others and how we interact with God. One aspect of interaction is our synagogue. As you can probably conjecture, we are an aging congregation. Our median age is 70 years old. We at Congregation B'nai Israel (CBI) are not unique. Both of the other congregations in Toledo also have about the same aging demographic. In spite of this, we have younger members and children of both pre-Sunday school age and those already in Sunday school school. There are several words that describe what a synagogue is in the Hebrew language. Bet ha-tefila is a house of prayer. Bet ha-knesset is a house of assembly. Bet ha-midrash is a house of study. I believe that our synagogue is synonymous with all three. I would urge not only our younger congregants, but all members of the congregation, before the High Holidays, to ask the question, as part of our self-introspection, “What can I do to make CBI more vibrant and how can I make a difference in my participation at the synagogue?” The synagogue has much to offer all of us both spiritually and in programming. This upcoming year, besides our Adult Education series of lectures, we are starting a new committee to look into programming for the younger generation. I really hope that you will consider attending some of our programs. You will be enriched by the experience and your family will benefit from what you learn. Of course it goes without saying that being present at Shabbat services, even if it is once in a while, is fundamentally one change that we can all benefit by. I, personally, have gained spiritual sustenance through my participation. After all, it is people that make the congregation vibrant and alive. One of the most poignant programs coming up this October is “Our Ethical and Moral Legacies”. This program is dedicated to the memory of the late Honorable Judge David Katz z”l and Joan Katz z”l z”l.. CBI will be bringing in a highly respected rabbi from Arizona who is expert in writing ethical wills. We all eventually write a will that deals with inheritance, however too few of us really have meaningful discussions with our children and grandchildren about what ethical and moral values we would like to impart on them. In our liturgy we always mention “from generation to generation- l’dor v’dor” and this program will emphasize exactly that. All of us should consider writing an ethical will. You will benefit from it by having the satisfaction of doing so and knowing that future generations, which matter most to you, will also reap rewards from from this program. Please look at the CBI Bulletin for details and consider attending. In the words of Mortimer Jerome Adler, “The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as long as we live”. Let’s all grow together in mind and spirit.
Bennett Romanoff
A Trip Into History Photos
Outside view of Isaac M. Wise Temple aka, “Plum Street Temple”
Spectacular Interior view of Isaac M. Wise Temple 3
L to R: David Weinberg, Cantor Ivor Lichterman, and Rabbi Alan Sokobin
Congregational News August Special Birthdays Marvyn Greenberg Phyllis Shoched Ivor Lichterman
August 3rd August 11th August 27th
New Members PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS: Jamie Harris & Janice Kowalski Cheryl Phillips Kati & Steve Gale
August Special Anniversaries Karen & Howard Rosenbaum Fran & Chuck Weinblatt Ava & Andrew Harter Eva & Neriel Bernblum Cheryl & Steve Rothschild Barbara & Harvey McGrew Debbie & Bert Spangenthal Susan & Marc Glasser
August 10th August 12th August 15th August 20th August 21st August 24th August 26th August 30th
60th 45th 25th 50th 30th 35th 40th 20th
Todah Rabah TO OUR KIDDUSH LUNCHEON SPONSORS:
Mazel Tov • Sheila Odesky for being honored by the Zonta Club of Toledo as Zonta Woman of Achievement • New Members Janice Kowalski & James Harris on the birth of their daughter, Sandra Violet Bertrice Harris • To Grandparents Jim & Diane Perlman and Great Grandparents Dave & Lil Perlman on the birth of Oliver Theo Perlman • To Steve & Karen Weisman and Gary & Andrea Delman on the marriage of their children, Samantha Weisman to Aaron Delman • To Grandparents Jim & Kathy Sack on the birth of grandson, Noah Daniel Gallagher • To member Eric Lauber on his marriage to Jessica Dominic
Helen Boxenbaum
June 9th In Honor of her 90th Birthday
• To Rene' Levy on the B'not Mitzvah of her granddaughters, Marissa and Faith Johnson
Stan & Shelia Odesky
June 16th In Honor of their 55th Anniversary
• To Dick Green z"l and Laurie Green on the marriage of their daughter, Meredith Green to Josh Smalley
Joel & Judy Scheinbach, Hank & Cheryl Silverman, Mark & Lynn Liber, David & Teena Liber June 30th In Honor of Elsie Liber's 95th Birthday
• To parents Ruslan & Mindy Slutsky and sister Jordan on the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Slutsky
Condolences OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF:
BAR MITZVAH Jacob Slutsky will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Congregation B’nai Israel. Jacob is the son of Ruslan and Mindy Slutsky and the younger brother of Jordan. His proud grandparents are Maxine and Warren Berman of Mayfield Village, Ohio and Aron and Nina Slutsky of Columbus, Ohio. Jacob is going into 8th grade at McCord Junior High where he is an A student in GATE and plays the trumpet for the school band and ensemble group, and was on the track team this past school year. Jacob has been involved with First Lego League Robotics since he was in second grade. His team has made it to the state tournament every year. He has been playing baseball and basketball since preschool and has recently started playing tennis and golf. In his free time, Jacob enjoys watching TV and movies, hanging out with his friends, and of course, playing Fortnite. For his Bar Mitzvah project, Jacob is raising money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. A family friend was born with Neurofibromatosis Type 2, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on his nerves and throughout his body. Jacob is hoping to help find a cure by raining money for research. Jacob is looking forward to spending his special day with family and friends and would like to thank Cantor Lichterman and Fagie Benstein for all of their hard work in helping him prepare for his Bar Mitzvah. 4
DR. MARVIN J. RUBIN Father of our dear friend, Rabbi Evan (Kerry) Rubin of Congregation Etz Chayim RICHARD "DICK" GREEN Husband of Laurie Green, and father of Missy (Ronnie) Nanberg, Betsy Green, Meredith (Josh) Smalley, Ben (Ezra) Green and Bryan (Megan) Frankel THOMAS I. WISNIEWSKI, our dear friend and supporter of the Toledo Jewish Community PEARL GOODMAN TAYLOR Mother of Cheryl (Stephen) Rothschild, grandmother of Andrew, Zachary and Matthew MARVIN ADLER Grandfather of Lila Goldman CAROL SACKS Sister of Sharon (Sanford) Stein EDWARD SPERLING Father of Steve (Cathy) Sperling. Edward passed away at the age of 102. SAMUEL MANN Brother of Janice Schott JAY R. HARRIS Father of Jamie (Janice Kowalski) Harris
May you be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.
Congregational News HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2018 : 5779 Erev Yom Kippur
Selichot Saturday, September 1 Program, Movie & Refreshments Selichot Service
Tuesday, September 18 Kol Nidre Candlelighting
8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. 7:21 p.m.
Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 9 Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
Morning Service Family Service Yizkor Break Mincha Neila Fast Ends
5:45 p.m. 7:36 p.m p.m.
Rosh Hashanah (first day) Monday, September 10
Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:34 p.m.
Please see front cover for details on the Break the Fast meal at CBI.
Erev Sukkot Sunday, September 23
Rosh Hashanah (second day) Tuesday, September 11
Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv
Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
Sukkot (first day) Monday, September 24 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
Shabbat Shuvah Saturday, September 15 Morning Service Mincha Shabbat Ends
Sukkot (second day) Tuesday, September 25
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:10 p.m.
Morning Service Mincha/Maariv
Morning Service Mincha
10:00 a.m.
On Rosh Hashanah it is traditional to go to a river or spring (preferably one that has fish in it) and recite special penitential prayers. Tossing bread crumbs in the water is symbolic of casting away our sins and starting a new year with a clean slate. Bring your own bread and meet us at the lake behind the JCC campus.
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Please see page 6 for Lulav and Etrog information.
Sukkot & Simchat Torah Celebration & Dinner Sunday, Sept. 30th Dinner: 5:00 pm Service & Program: 6:00 pm
Kever Avot Cemetery Service Beth Shalom Cemetery
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:09 p.m.
Saturday, September 29
Sunday, September 16
Sunday, September 16
5:45 p.m. 7:12 p.m.
Shabbat Chol Hamoed
Tashlich Lake behind JCC Campus
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. (approx.) 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8:18 p.m.
Shemini Atzeret Monday, October 1
11:00 a.m.
Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting
The Hazzan will assist those wanting special memorial prayer(s) recited at the graves of loved ones. Please call the office at 419-517-8400 if you need a ride.
9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. 7:57 p.m.
Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 2 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv
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9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
Congregational News CBI Dues Notice Dues statements will arrive at your home in August as the CBI fiscal year begins on August 1, 2018. Monthly payments to your Visa, Master Card or Discover can be arranged. We appreciate your timely payment.
A Call to the Bimah Would you like an Honor?
The Rummage Sale
Please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or Jerry Russell at (419) 276-0577 if you would like to be a reader, have an aliyah, or do an ark opening for the High Holidays.
Is coming in November……. Please start saving items for donation.
If you have never had an honor, please consider one for the High Holidays.
Lulav & Etrog If you wish to purchase a set for Sukkot, t, please call the office at (419) 517-8400 0 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org by Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Yahrzeit Notices
PLEASE LET US KNOW…...
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.
If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would appreciate a visit at home from the Hazzan, please call the office at 419-517-8400.
The Yizkor Book - "In Rememberance" The "IN REMEMBERANCE" section of the Yizkor book for 5779 includes a list of names submitted by our members and friends as personal memorials. A minimum contribution of $18 per memorial name per donor. Please complete and return the form below along with your check by Friday, August 10, 2018 2018.. If you wish to maintain your entry from last year, you need do nothing. The synagogue will bill you. Names should be printed the way you wish them to appear in the program. In Memory of:
Remembered by:
1. ___________________________________________________
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: Congregation B'nai Israel. Discover, Master Card and Visa accepted. 6
Sisterhood SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 10:30 a.m., B'nai Israel Library "My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wandering Jew" by Abigail Pogrebin Abigail Pogrebin wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, some for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the Jewish religious calendar. There are 3 copies in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library plus and additional 33 copies through the Library's Search Ohio feature.
Next year's Book Club Selections will be chosen at this meeting. Please bring your book suggestions for consideration. RSVP to Sharon Stein at sstein100 100@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
Sisterhood Opening Meeting Sunday, September 23rd 10:00 a.m. Continental Brunch A representative from Merle Norman will demonstrate the transformative power of a cosmetic makeover.
MORE DETAILS TO COME Watch your mail for Sisterhood Dues and Opening Meeting information.
The June Sisterhood Book Club Event was a Huge Success!
Sisterhood Members shared wonderful dishes from the recipes found in the featured cookbook
Miriam Beckerman leads a cooking demonstration. L to R: Miriam Beckerman, Rhoda Miller, Cathy Sperling
Sisterhood Members sample the delicious food
A lively discussion about the cookbook was followed by a surprise call with the "King Solomon's Table" author, Joan Nathan
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Events CBI Adult Education • Save the Date “OUR ETHICAL & MORAL LEGACIES” Rabbi Stephanie Aaron, visiting rabbi and expert ethical will facilitator
Also Contributing: Rabbi Alan Sokobin, J.D., Stephen Rothschild, Esq. & David Weinberg, PhD
Sunday, October 7, 2018 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Dedicated to the memory of the Honorable Judge David Katz z”l and Joan Katz z”l
What is an Ethical Will? An ethical will (Hebrew; Tzava’ah) is a document designed to pass Jewish ethical and moral values from one generation to the next. Rabbi Aaron will provide the tools, guidance and instructions so that every participant can write his/her own personal ethical will.
Is an Ethical Will only an end of life document?
An ethical will can be created in any number of formats and at any time. A few examples: • A letter written by a mother to her sons and daughters to be read after they are married • A written account by grandparents to their young grandchildren • A series of "pearls of wisdom" chronicled and passed down from a father to his son
$10 for CBI members $12 for Non-members RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Open to everyone. Please RSVP by September 26, 2018. If you have any questions, please call the CBI office 419-517-8400.
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David S. Stone Religious School We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday August 26 for the "Welcome Back Breakfast" at Shomer Emunim, and the first day of Religious School. Students and parents from David S. Stone Religious School and Temple Shomer Emunim will get together at Shomer at 9:30 a.m. for light breakfast followed by a discussion to learn what Gliding Stars, an adaptive skating program, is all about. We will then walk the students back to Congregation B’nai Israel for the first day of class from 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
David S. Stone Religious School continues at NO COST to Families
During the breakfast, we will meet with Bill & Terri Himmel, chairs of Greater Toledo Gliding Stars. The Gliding Stars of Greater Toledo is part of a nationwide 26 week skating program for children and young adults with special physical and cognitive challenges. The program takes place at Tam-o-Shanter and has over 60 volunteers and over 30 participating skaters. Volunteers from this organization will present to our students at various times throughout the Religious School year.
We are happy to continue offering tuition-free religious education to all students of the David S. Stone Religious School
This is our third year with the students from Congregation Etz Chayim and we know that this year will be full of many enriching Jewish educational experiences.
This is made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor who has established a fund at the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation to pay for tuition. We expect to continue providing religious school at no cost to Congregation B'nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim students.
Our classes will continue to develop deeper relationships with our chaverim in Israel by twinning classes here with classes in our partnership region of the Western Galilee. This program is supported by the Greater Toledo Jewish Federation.
We are looking forward to continuing this program of reaching out to our friends in Israel. Our past confirmation classes have had the opportunity to meet our chaverim in the Western Galilee on their confirmation trip to Israel. We intend to build those relationships with all of our currents students now, so they can have the opportunity to learn about Israel through meeting their Israeli peers, through joint art projects, dance, song, and videos in preparation to one day meet when they travel to Israel for their Confirmation trip. Our next Confirmation trip to Israel will be in June of 2020. Our preschool class will meet again this year during normal religious school hours without parents attending. As long as students are ages 3-5 and potty trained, we welcome them to stay from 9:30-12:00 for a fun filled hands on Jewish curriculum. They will learn about synagogue symbols, Jewish holidays, Hebrew and much more. This class is focused on feeling comfortable in a Sunday school and synagogue environment and excitement for Jewish learning. Please check your emails soon for all Religious School forms. Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer!
Kim Brody - Principal, David S. Stone Religious School
ATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS Remember hearing about those paper clip holders, keychains, fleece blankets, walking matzo balls and delicious snacks? Well, now is the time to be sure your college student continues to get these great items and more. We at the Toledo Link to College are preparing for another fun and exciting year. The purpose is to provide “care packages” to the college students from our community at various times throughout the year. This program has been generously funded by the James Fox Family Fund fbo UJC Designated Fund of the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation. In addition, all three synagogues support the project by providing the cost of shipping. Please help! If your child is an incoming college freshman, or undergraduate, please complete the form below with your child’s updated school information and mail it by August 30,2018 to Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania, Sylvania, OH 43560 Attn: Dena Zack and Jeannette Bernstein, or email the information to ddzack@bex.net.
2018-2019 Toledo Link to College Student’s Name________________________________________________
Student’s Email Address______________________________________________
Name of School_______________________________________________
Student’s Address_____________________________________________________
(Circle One)
Apt. or Room No._____________________________________________________
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Expected Year of Graduation _________________ Parent’s Name__________________________________________________
Home Address_______________________________________________________
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David S. Stone Religious School David S. Stone Religious School Calendar - Fall 2018 August
October (cont.)
Sunday
8/26
Wednesday
8/29
First Day Religious School (RS) and Welcome Back Breakfast @ Shomer Emunim • Bill & Terri Himmel to introduce Gliding Stars Program 9:30-10:15 am Class 10:15-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00
Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday
9/2 9/5 9/9 9/12 9/16
Wednesday Sunday
9/19 9/23
• Wednesday Sunday
9/26 9/30
RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00
Sunday Wednesday Sunday
11/4 11/7 11/11
Wednesday
11/14
Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday
11/18 11/21 11/25 11/28
RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 • Chloe Rothschild, Speaker for Gliding Stars 9:30 - 10:00 am RS 4:30-6:00 • Fall Kinnus 11/16-11/18 RS 9:30-12:00 NO RS - Thanksgiving Break NO RS - Thanksgiving Break RS 4:30-6:00
November
September Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday
10/21 10/24 10/28 10/31
NO RS - Labor Day RS 4:30-6:00 NO RS - Erev Rosh Hashanah NO RS RS 9:30-12:00 and • Taschlich 10:00 am - JCC Pond NO RS - Yom Kippur RS 9:30-12:00 • Sisterhood Opening Mtg 10:00 am • 9/23-9/24 Sukkot RS 4:30-6:00 NO RS • Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner 5:00 pm
December Sunday
12/2
Wednesday Sunday
12/5 12/9
Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday
12/12 12/16 12/19 12/23 1/2
October Wednesday Sunday
10/3 10/7
Wednesday
10/10
Sunday
10/14
Wednesday
10/17
RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 • Adult Ed Ethical Will Program 10 am RS 4:30-6:00 • USY Fall Boards 10/11-10/14 RS 9:30-12:00 • Gliding Stars Volunteer Speaker 9:30 - 10:00 am • Bless the Pets Program 11:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00
RS 9:30-12:00 • Chanukah 12/3-12/10 • 1st Candle: Evening of 12/2 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 • Chanukah Program & Brunch 11:30 am • 8th Candle: Evening of 12/9 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 NO RS - Winter Break NO RS - Winter Break
BITUSY & KADIMA • Grades 6 - 12 SAVE THE DATES MAZEL TOV to the Incoming 2018-2019 BITUSY Board Sam Richards - President Eleanora Richards - VP, Communication Adam Davis - VP, Religious Education Aaron Smith - VP, SATO
2018 Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus Fall Kinnus International Convention
October 11-14 November 16-18 December 23-27
2019 Kadima Kinnus Specialty Kinnus Regional Convention 11
February 1-3 February 24 April 11-14
August Yahrzeits
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF Ivor Lichterman
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 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
Gabrielle Mallin
Communications Coordinator gmallin@cbitoledo.org
Megan Miller
Youth Director meganbrookemiller@gmail.com
Sam Richards
USY President
President Vice President of Administration Vice President of Ritual Affairs Vice President of Youth Activities Secretary Treasurer Past President
Bennett Romanoff Ian Katz Jerry Russell Mindy Slutsky Fran Weinblatt Robert Kripke Howard Rosenberg
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Miriam Beckerman Jack Katz Eric Lauber Carol Richman
Greg Davis Lannie Katzman Michael Leizerman Judy Scheinbach
Stuart Goldberg Holley LaPlante Helen Michaels Cathy Sperling
HONORARY TRUSTEES 12
Phyllis Diamond
Howard Rosenbaum
Contributions Minimum/Mitzvah Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah ** denotes Chai *** denotes Silver **** denotes Double Chai
$13.00 $18.00 $25.00 $36.00
A box denotes Gold
$50.00
A bold box denotes Diamond
$100.00
A triple box denotes Platinum $180.00+
All contributions listed are before July 15, 2018
Building Beautification Fund
Cantor's Discretionary Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Mariya Meylakhov Galina & Valeri Kagan***
Ivor Lichterman Honorary Doctorate Diane Bernstein & Erwin Katz*
Shalim Meylakhov Galina & Valeri Kagan***
Lannie Katzman, Special Birthday Pam & Peter Dewitz
Brenda Lynne Forman Nina Ridgley**
Avi Pinals
Ted and Kay Miller** Diane Bernstein & Erwin Katz*
Dorette Zebede
Eunice Freedman
Lori & David Friedes***
Mabel Smith
Sondra Gallis & Family**
Sadie Bustow
Gary & Ellen Petler**
Anna, Ella, Ethel
Richard Schroeder
Lillian Barry
Alan & Karen Barry
Camp Ramah Fund GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
David Weinberg, Speedy Recovery Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Kathryn Linver IN MEMORY OF:
Carol Sacks Ed Sperling
Kathryn Linver
Carol Sacks
Harry & Leeta Nistel
Cantor's Discretionary Fund IN MEMORY OF:
Dick Green
Linda Steinberg**
Avi Pinals
Arlene & Jerry Russell
Dorette Zebede
Fanny Gudelman Beryl & Sharon Ravin YAHRZEIT:
Bertha Schreiber
Phillip Papurt
Andrea & Gary Urie & Family**
Karen Lieberman & Bruce Lieberman**** Richard Papurt***
Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Merv & Marlene Russell Arlene & Jerry Russell* Samuel Smirin
Rina Gudelman Segall & Nate Segall YAHRZEIT:
Ed Sperling
Sadie Lieberman
Sheryl & Josh Gold, Larry & Laura Smirin
Norman Gudelman Fanny Gudelman, Barry Gudelman & Family, Rina Gudelman-Segall & Family
Helen Boxenbaum, Special Birthday Jerry & Arlene Russell Marlene & Arnie Remer* GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
David Weinberg, Speedy Recovery Sanford & Sharon Stein* Jerry & Arlene Russell Carol & Bill Richman Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Sanford & Sharon Stein* Chuck & Sandy Traugott Shirley Tochtermann, Speedy Recovery Marcia & Rolf Hess** IN MEMORY OF:
Marlene & Arnie Remer*
Harry Gometz Fund
Burt Bogner
Jerry & Arlene Russell Russell*
IN HONOR OF:
Carol Sacks
Marlene & Arnie Remer* Howard & Ann Rosenberg** Steve & Cathy Sperling Carol & Bill Richman Jerry & Arlene Russell Bill & Ellie Neijadlik Phyllis Diamond
Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Harriet & Marty Davis IN MEMORY OF:
Pearl Goodman Taylor Dick Green Harriet & Marty Davis*** Ed Sperling
Lannie & Roanne Katzman YAHRZEIT:
Deann Shapiro
Roanne & Lannie Katzman***
Leona Davis Soldinger Roanne & Lannie Katzman
Ed Sperling
Carol & Bill Richman Fagie & Eli Benstein** Phyllis Diamond Sharon & Sanford Stein* Pearl Goodman Taylor Jerry & Arlene Russell The Mallin Family**
Helen Fink Burke Fund IN HONOR OF:
Linda & Eric Talb, Special Anniversary Pam & Peter Dewitz**** IN MEMORY OF:
Pearl Goodman Taylor Dick Green Judy Erd
Hiddur/Kiddush Fund IN HONOR OF:
Herman Bookman Warren & Sandy Bookman** Hesel Cusnir Mindel Cusnir
Podolsky Family, Best Wishes Jerry & Arlene Russell
Fanny Gudelman
IN HONOR OF:
Elsie Liber, Special Birthday Jerry & Arlene Russell
Avi Pinals
Sheila and Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Howard & Ann Rosenberg** Marlene & Arnie Remer** Eva Geiringer & John Kosakowski**
Elsie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother Goldie Siegman, Beloved Mother Arlene & Jerry Russell*
$500.00 $65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00
Hiddur/Kiddush Fund
YAHRZEIT:
Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Karen & Curt Posner** Teddy & Kay Miller**
IN MEMORY OF:
Memorial Plaque Shabbat Prayer Book Etz Hayim Bible Tree of Life Leaf Tree of Life Stone
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YAHRZEIT:
Bela Lipszyc Helen Lesky
Diana & Jack Lipszyc***
Henrietta Rosenberg Leroy Rosenberg Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Lillian Barry
Michael & Cathy Barry**
Max Steinberg Michelle & Cary Kart*** Minnie Remer, Beloved Mother Saul Korman, Beloved Father Arnie & Marlene Remer* Rose & William Hirsch, Beloved Grandparents Cathy & Steve Sperling*** Max Sherman
Barry & Esther Sherman
Rhoda Ruddie
Carol & Bill Richman
Contributions Katz Sanctuary Fund
Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund
IN MEMORY OF:
Avi Pinals
Jan Katz**
Dick Green
Marv & Barb Walker YAHRZEIT:
Molly Katz, Beloved Grandmother E. Mitchell Kaufman, Beloved Father Susan & Steve Kaufman*** Evelyn Simon, Beloved Mother Bernice Katz Anne Walker Julius Walker
Marv & Barb Walker
Celia Goodman
Nancy & Rick Zerner, Loryn & Adam Halper, Robb Zerner
Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund
YAHRZEIT:
Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather & Great Great Grandfather Eleanor Golding & Family Aaron Levison
Butch & Dee Wainstein, Special Anniversary Rhoda Miller** Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Alix & Dick Greenblatt Rhoda Miller** Rene' Levy, B'not Mitzvah Granddaughters Alix & Dick Greenblatt* Inge Horowitz, Special Birthday Ted Pinsky, Special Birthday Debbie Katz & Jon Liebenthal Eric and Jessica Lauber, Marriage Jim & Diane Perlman, New Grandson Chuck & Fran Weinblatt
Ira & Kathy Levison
Library Fund IN MEMORY OF:
Pearl Goodman Taylor Wendy & Sheldon Goldstein**** Carol Sacks
Barry Nistel & Amy Saltzstein**
Richard Green Sherry Weingarden Cathy & Steve Sperling YAHRZEIT:
Andrew Winter
The Winter & Vrudny Families**
Harry Zankel
Esther Kezur & Family
Lily Baron Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Matt Kripke, Special Birthday Debbie Katz & Jon Liebenthal***
IN MEMORY OF:
Janet Rogolsky***
Pearl Goodman Taylor Carol Sacks Avi Pinals Janet Rogolsky
Marian & Stanley Oberlin Fund YAHRZEIT:
Isadore Schall, Beloved Father Susan & Alan Schall Mildred Oberlin
Jeff & Lorrie Daube, Dani, Serbio, Ryan & Andi
Michael & Renee Quiroga Fund YAHRZEIT:
Sayde Bookman
Warren & Sandy Bookman**
Religious School Fund
Debbie Katz & Jon Liebenthal***
Susan Cahn
Bobby & Sharon Kripke & Chad & Alison Kripke***
Judy & David Weinberg, Special Anniversary Fagie & Eli Benstein**
Ed Sperling
Rhoda Miller & Family** Al & Michelle Blumberg** Fran & Chuck Weinblatt
Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Beverly & Sam Steinman
Eleanor Golding & Family
Carol Sacks
Alix & Dick Greenblatt Fran & Chuck Weinblatt
Pearl Goodman Taylor Brett Nadler Alix & Dick Greenblatt YAHRZEIT:
Naomi Kripke
Larry & Joanie Kripke****
Howard Smith
Michelle & Steven Smith****
Betty Smith
Rene' & Rich Rusgo & Zoe Yaffe & Ben Yaffe**
Dave Blumberg Eva Friedman
Alan & Michelle Blumberg**
L.A. Miller, Jr.
Rhoda Miller & Family
Saundra Yaffe*
Aaron Levison
Gail & Lee Kwait**
Safety & Security Fund IN MEMORY OF:
Pearl Goodman Taylor Carol Sacks Ed Sperling Alice Applebaum* YAHRZEIT:
Morris Singer
Alice Applebaum*
Sam Schwartz Minyan Fund GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Andrea & Gary Urie** YAHRZEIT:
William "Bill" Sherman Linda Steinberg & Family
Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP Fund IN HONOR OF:
Lannie Katzman, Special Birthday Ted Pinsky, Special Birthday Buz & Doris Steinberg David & Judy Weinberg, Special Anniversary Buz & Doris Steinberg Fran & Chuck Weinblatt IN MEMORY OF:
Avi Pinals Dick Green
Buz & Doris Steinberg
Carol Sacks Rhoda Miller Pearl Goodman Taylor Rhoda Miller** YAHRZEIT:
Avi Pinals
Lewis Davis
YAHRZEIT:
Herb Walkin
IN MEMORY OF:
Ed Sperling
GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Alix & Dick Greenblatt
Religious School Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Richard & Phyllis Bernstein GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
David Weinberg, Speedy Recovery Fagie & Eli Benstein** Charlotte Kominars Gail & Lee Kwait** IN MEMORY OF:
Pearl Goodman Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Adam Fineske** Pearl Goodman Taylor Ed Sperling Lee & Gail Kwait Marvin Rubin
Rhoda Miller
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Dorothy J. Steinberg, Beloved Mother & Grandmother Gary & Nancy Beren & The Fetterman Family***
Tribute Fund IN APPRECIATION:
Torah Honors
Frank & Lynn Jacobs** IN HONOR OF:
Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Doris Stark** Bob & Gayle Retske**** Linda & Mike Shiff** Eli & Fagie Benstein** Ilene & Allan Miller*** Jerry Feldstein & Corrine Adler Helen Boxenbaum, Special Birthday Eli & Fagie Benstein** Cathy Sperling, Special Birthday Sandy & Chuck Traugott Inge Horowitz, Special Birthday Benstein/Morse Family****
Contributions & Calendar Tribute Fund
Tribute Fund
IN HONOR OF:
Ted Pinsky, Special Birthday Fagie & Eli Benstein** Sheila & Stan Odesky, Special Anniversary Frank & Lynn Jacobs Buz Romanoff, President of CBI Alan Sokobin GOOD HEALTH WISHES:
Arlene Brookenthal, Speedy Recovery Marcia & Rolf Hess** Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Jerry & Arlene Russell IN MEMORY OF:
Avi Pinals
Carol Sacks
Dick Green
Tribute Fund
IN MEMORY OF:
Ed Sperling
Sanford Zaft
Sandy & Chuck Traugott Sue Richards Mark & Sue Weinberg** Barry & Cheryl Himmel*** Lil & Dave Perlman Marilyn Reinstein
Pearl Goodman Taylor Fagie & Eli Benstein** Bobbye & Dave Shall** Jim & Diane Perlman Stu & Jo-Jo Goldberg Sandy Romanoff & Joe Greenberg Charlotte & Allen Kominars**
Jackie Nusbaum** Eli & Fagie Benstein**** Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Brookfield** Ilene & Allan Miller
Samuel Mann
Rona & John Simon**
Carol Sacks
Paul Goldner & Sandy Soifer
Eli & Fagie Benstein** Sandy & Chuck Traugott Sue Richards Elaine Hershman Naomi & Richard Baron
Henry Zyndorf
Peter Traugott
Chuck & Sandy Traugott & Family**
Fagie & Eli Benstein**
Morris Karp
Elaine Levey Marvin Karp
Mark & Gretchen Zyndorf
YAHRZEIT:
Bess Albert
Marvin Karp Larry Albert
Sarah Cooperman Florence Ostrow*** Rose Baker
Irene Baker****
Seymour Greenspoon Robert Perlman Jim & Diane Perlman Seymour Greenspoon Albert Perlman Henry Salzman Robert Perlman Ruth Zimmerman Lil & Dave Perlman Sigmund Wiegler
Marcia Friedman
Howard Yaffe
Saundra Yaffe*
Sarah Gallis
Sondra Gallis & Family**
Samuel Kohler
Zale & Shirley Kohler***
Marvin Drube
Shirley Drube
Mickey Sokobin
Rabbi Alan Sokobin
YAHRZEIT:
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Summer Youth Fund IN MEMORY OF:
Carol Sacks Ed Sperling
Judy Gersz
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Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Friday 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sunday Minyan will resume on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018
CBI 2018 Annual Meeting and Congregational Picnic Newly inducted President, Buz Romanoff addresses the gathering about his vision of the future for CBI Hedva Romanoff and Ellie Williams Howard Rosenberg accepts the Sisterhood gift from Sandy Traugott
Past President, Jeff Bauer confers the oath of office to the new board and officers
Howard Rosenberg presents David Friedes the Sam Schwartz Minyan Award
Fran Weinblatt presents Howard and Ann Rosenberg a gift from the board for their contributions to CBI
Phyllis Diamond, honorary board member socializes before the Annual Meeting
Delicious food was enjoyed by all attendees of the CBI Annual Meeting Cantor Lichterman and many other congregants witness the induction of the new members and officers to the CBI Board of Trustees