August 2017 bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel

A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org

150 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel 5777

Tisha B’Av Join us for a meaningful commemoration Monday, July 31, 2017

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

8:30 p.m. Mincha, followed by Maariv and Reading of Eichah/ Book of Lamentations

David S. Stone Religious School

7:00 a.m. Shachrit / Morning Service 5:45 p.m. Mincha / Afternoon Service

High Holiday Schedule (More details next month) Selichot Saturday, September 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Kever Avot Sunday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast

9:30 a.m.

See page 6 for details

Rosh Hashanah Wednesday Evening, September 20 at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 21 at 8:30 a.m.

Friday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Tashlich Sunday, September 24 at 9:45 a.m.

Kol Nidre Friday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur Saturday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Yizkor 1

Sukkot Wednesday Evening, October 4 Thursday, October 5 Friday, October 6 Shmini Atzeret Wednesday Evening, October 11 Thursday, October 12 Yizkor Simchat Torah Thursday Evening, October 12 Friday, October 13

Notes from the Cantor ……………………………………….

PLACING BLAME This article is a continuation of thoughts I shared in last month’s July bulletin, in my article entitled ‘RETHINKING TISHA B’AV.’ In that article I referred to the notorious spy incident in the Torah portion Sh’lach (Numbers 13 – 15) as the source for Tisha B’av, our national commemoration of multiple tragedies including the destruction of both Temples and two subsequent exiles (Talmud Ta’anit 4: 6; Midrash Tanhuma Parshat Sh’lach 12).

This kind of attribution of blame for our national tragedies permeates Jewish theology. The Talmud in Baba Metzia 30b cites the following Rabbinic attributions for the destruction of the Temple: Abaye - the Shabbat was not observed Abbahu - they stopped praying Hamnuna - they stopped teaching religious texts to their children Judah - they scorned scholars Rava - lack of integrity Ulla - shameless sinning Yohanan - the courts were too literal, lacking compassion and understanding.

The Talmud in Yoma 9b states that the First Temple was destroyed because three cardinal sins were rampant – idol worship, immorality, and murder. The Second Temple was destroyed, despite the society being immersed in Torah, mitzvot, and acts of kindness, because causeless hatred was rampant. It concludes that causeless hatred is equal in severity to all three cardinal sins that caused the destruction of the First Temple.

Always intrigued by more fundamentalist Jewish approaches, I researched Chabad.org. It states: “Aside from troubles caused by external powers (Persians, Greeks, Romans), the Jews were also plagued internally by tumultuous politics, and they divided into many factions – a phenomenon that ultimately led to the Second Temple’s destruction and our nation’s tortuous exile.”

For many, the Holocaust fundamentally impacted and altered this line of thought, including Conservative Jewish theology, as discussed in last month’s article. Yet, tragically, attribution of blame for the Jews’ (or society’s) problems continues to be rampant today too. For example more religious Jews blame the less religious and vice versa. Right here in America the right blames the left, and the left blames the right.

Just recently (perhaps not coincidentally during the 3 weeks of mourning from 17th Tammuz – 9th Av) Israel’s Chief Rabbinate published a ‘blacklist’ of 160 Rabbis (not only Reform and Conservative which one might have expected, but even Orthodox!) deemed ineligible as authentic arbiters of Jewish status!

The Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism responded: “…This blacklist is far less a reflection on the esteemed Rabbis it names, in as much as it further diminishes the stature of (Israel’s) Chief Rabbinate, in its continued actions that sew division and discord among Jews worldwide, and in particular between Israel and the diaspora.” This blacklist followed very closely on the Israeli government’s abandonment of a compromise concerning Kotel access for Conservative and Reform Jews.

As we exit the lull of summer before the rapid approach of a full month of High Holiday intensity, let us pray that “tumultuous politics” and “factionalism” will cease, that in the spirit of the Days of Awe, we will all engage in cheshbon hanefesh/internal introspection, working together for the sake of Klal Israel.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 2

President’s Message…………………………….…………...

Congregation of the Children of Israel. What’s in a Name?

On August 19th, we will welcome our friends from B’nai Israel in Monroe, Michigan to worship with us and join us for lunch. We have some long-standing members who are also members of that congregation, and I hope you come that morning to support them and, hopefully, make some new friends. It seemed a nice coincidence that we share a name. But I have noticed other congregations that also share B’nai Israel as their name or as part of their name. So I started wondering about how many of us there are. Most everything is easily discovered by an internet search, but this was problematic. A study from the American Jewish Committee reported that there were 3,727 synagogues in the United States in 2001, including those labeling themselves as Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Sephardi, Traditional, Humanistic, and Gay/ Lesbian. Unfortunately for me, the published report did not include the names of the congregations.

To try and get some idea about how many B’nai Israel’s might exist, I looked at websites for some national organizations. Of course this will miss the many that are not affiliated, including the Monroe synagogue. Our own United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism [USCJ] has a “Find a Kehilla” page that lists all affiliated congregations in the U.S. and Canada, and there are 23 that include “B’nai Israel” in their name. The Union for Reform Judaism lists 37 such congregations. Adding Orthodox, Reconstructionist and others is sure to yield many more to the list of congregations named B’nai Israel.

Literally, “B’nai Israel” translates to “Children of Israel”. This always seemed to me to be an apt, succinct and beautiful description of who we Jews are. There is another connotation as well. Israel is also the name given to our ancestor Jacob, who received his new name after wrestling with a divine being who asks Jacob what his name is and then, as translated in our Etz Chayim Chumash, states “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel …” [Genesis 32:29]. So if we consider this, then we can add all the congregations named “B’nai Jacob”, or “Children of Jacob” to our list.

The other part of our name, “congregation” seems obvious, as that is what we are. Many like to use the Hebrew term “kehilla”, which is usually used to mean “sacred community” and is used pretty much interchangeably with “congregation”. You might wonder about using the term “synagogue” or temple” in our name. Though widely used, these terms are a bit out of fashion since they can be used to indicate the building, while “congregation” [or Kehilla] clearly refers to us. At the USCJ web site, the “Find a Kehilla” page lists six affiliated congregations that use “Kehilla” as part of their names. Interestingly, two use both Kehilla and Congregation in the name. It can get confusing. Our Reform friends call themselves “Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim”, which I take as a reflection of moving to the use of “congregation” while keeping their historic use of the word “temple”, which is common with Reform congregations and makes a connection between their place of worship and the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

Just to make things as confusing as possible, people often say “hope to see you in shul!” I sometimes wonder how confusing it must be to children and others just learning about Judaism and Hebrew to have Yiddish words thrown in. A shul is, literally, a school in Yiddish. Several sources say that it is most commonly used among the Orthodox, but I hear it all the time, and often find myself using the term, even though it was not a part of my own upbringing. In common usage, “shul” means the synagogue building. If we consider the synagogue as a place for study and learning, this makes sense, and that really is the derivation of this usage. I have to think that confusion can also arise when confronted with whether to greet each other with Shabbat Shalom in Hebrew, or Gut Shabbos in Yiddish. I find that I seem to shift back and forth, and sometimes even greet someone with one version followed by the other. Saying the same thing twice may not make a lot of sense, but it couldn’t hurt!

I hope to see you in shul/synagogue/temple soon where I can wish you Shabbat Shalom/Gut Shabbos!

Howard Rosenberg

S.O.A.P. (Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program)

resumes on Wednesday August 30, 2017

Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events in the CBI Library

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

No charge 3

Congregational News………………………………………….

New Members

August Special Birthdays 2

Sheldon Harris

6

Martha Birnbaum

13

Jan Lacker Lichterman

18

Joel Mahoney

25

Marilyn Reinstein

26

Eleanor Golding

31

Marcia Friedman

Please welcome our new members!

Daria Gan Lillian Hetson Joyce and Joe Moran Michael Ross Mike and Rita White

Mazel Tov and Congratulations to Christina Katz Daniel LaPlante Michael Ross Kim Smith

August Special Anniversaries 11

Sonja and Ted Pinsky

60 years

16

Barbara and Mark Wexler

30 years

26

Sandra and Warren Bookman 55 years

27

Ilene and Gary Damrauer

45 years

28

Sandy and Chuck Traugott

40 years

31

Camille and Irv Alloy

70 years

for successfully completing the B’nai Israel conversion course of study. We welcome you with open arms and hearts to our congregational family!

Mazel Tov Emmie Brody for winning the Young Volunteer of the Year Award at the Annual Federation meeting Dick Greenblatt on his special recognition for many years of service as an officer on the Federation’s Board of Directors.

Linda Steinberg and Dan Steinberg on the marriage of their son Samuel Steinberg to Melissa Hatfield.

Todah Rabah

Marlene and Arnie Remer whose grandson Ryan Mades competed in gymnastics at the 2017 MACCABIAH games in Israel

Luann and William Garber for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on Saturday, July 15 in honor of the Aufruf of their daughter Rachel Garber and Jeffrey Miller

Helen Boxenbaum on the birth of her Great Grandson Benjamin Paul Ascher Luann and William Garber on the upcoming marriage of their Daughter Rachel to Jeffrey Miller

We most sincerely thank YOU ALL, our very special B’nai Israel Family for your thoughtful Mazel Tov wishes and your generous gifts and donations in honor of Jackie and Alex’s recent marriage.

Our hearts are overflowing with appreciation from the kindnesses you always bestow upon our family.

May we continue to celebrate simachot together in good health for many years.

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman 4

Congregational News…….…………... ………...……..………..

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL SHABBAT SERVICE

CBI ISRAEL TRIP is being planned by

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman and Hedva Romanoff

9:30 a.m.

As a welcoming neighbor we have invited members of Temple B'nai Israel of Monroe to a special Shabbat celebration. They will be invited to participate in the service.

for May, 2018 Join us for an informational meeting Sunday August 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel

There will be a festive Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Sisterhood……………………………... ………...……..………..

Sisterhood Book Club Tuesday, August 22, 2017 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

B'nai Israel Library

Interactive Torah study and conversation on “ Our matriarchs, and how they could be our girlfriends today! “

Stay tuned for

Why be Jewish?

A testament,

by Edgar M. Bronfman

Complete information will be available in next bulletin

SAVE THE DATE!

Sisterhood Opening Meeting Continental Brunch, Sunday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m.

The speaker will be Jill Clever of the Department of Local History and Genealogy of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. She will speak on researching your family tree.

Rummage Sale Is coming in November…….

Please start saving your stuff!

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David S. Stone Religious School

Message from the Principal…………………………………….

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, August 27, for the first day of Religious School with our friends from Etz Chayim. We know that this year will be full of many more enriching Jewish educational experiences. I hope all of you can join us for a welcome back breakfast for parents and students on August 27 at 9:30 a.m., followed by class from 10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for all of our students.

Our classes will continue to develop deeper relationships with our chaverim in Israel by twinning our students with classes in our partnership region of the Western Galilee. Over the past few years, Paulette Sherline, Nancy Jacobson, Peter Silverman and Gina Black (this summer) were fortunate to attend the Jewish Educator’s Seminar in the Western Galilee (see article on page 8). This program happens with the ongoing support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and we are looking forward to continuing this program of reaching out to our friends in Israel. We intend to continue building relationships for all of our students so they have the opportunity to learn about Israel through meeting their peers through joint art projects, dance, song, and videos and to one day meet when they travel to Israel for their Confirmation trips.

Our preschool class will meet 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 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 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 the excitement of Jewish learning.

Please check your emails soon for all Religious School forms.

Kim Brody

Religious School Forms…………….…………………………….

Please watch your mail and email for all registration forms and yearly calendar.

They are due on the first day of Religious School, Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Please contact Kim Brody with questions. KBrody@cbitoledo.org

David S. Stone Religious School

Welcome Back Breakfast for students and parents

Sunday August 27, 2017 9:30-10:15 a.m.

(Classes will start at 10:15 a.m.)

Attention Parents: A New CBI program designed just for YOU! “The Challenges of Parenting Jewishly in a small Jewish Community” A series of workshops dedicated to parents with children ages kindergarten through high school

Please join us for a brief informational meeting on Sunday August 27, following the Welcome Back Breakfast.

We want your input to make this program successful!

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David S. Stone Religious School Calendar Fall, 2017 AUGUST

NOVEMBER

Sunday

27

Religious School (RS) and Welcome Back Breakfast RS 4:30-6:00 Young children’s enrichment program 4:15-5:30 (ages 3-7)

Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday

1 5 8 12

RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 Toledo Jewish Book Festival

Wednesday

30

SEPTEMBER Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday

3 6 10 13

NO RS RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 Young children’s enrichment program 4:15-5:30 (ages 3-7)

Wednesday

15

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday

19

RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Kinnus

Sunday Wednesday Sunday

17 20 24

Wednesday

27

RS 9:30-12:00 NO RS Erev Rosh Hashanah RS 9:30-12:00 Tashlich 9:45 followed by class RS 4:30-6:00

OCTOBER Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Thursday

1 4 8 11 12

Sunday

15

Wednesday Sunday

18 22

Wednesday Sunday

25 29

Wednesday 11/22, Sunday 11/26 NO RS Thanksgiving Break

NO RS NO RS Sukkot RS 9:30-12:00 NO RS Simchat Tor ah Simchat Torah dinner/ celebration RS 9:30-12:00 7th grade field trip to cemetery RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00

Sunday

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RS 9:30-12:00

DECEMBER Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday

3 6 10 13 17 20

RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday 12/24 -Sunday 1/7 NO RS Winter Break Classes resume on Wednesday January 10, 2018.

BITUSY and Kadima Ages 6th –12th grade

Sunday August 13th, 2017 2017-2018 Kick Off Event Go Karting Mini Golf Batting Cages Meet at Sportway of Toledo 5950 Angola, Rd. Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The event is FREE for members and potential members. That includes 2 races, 1 round of mini golf and the batting cage. Our group will have a private room with snacks and drinks.

RSVP to meganbrookemiller@gmail.com by Friday August 4th

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SAVE THE DATES!!!

2017 Fall Boards/ Freshman Kinnus

October 19-22

Fall Kinnus

November 17-19

2018 Kadima Kinnus

January 26-28

Specialty Kinnus

March 15-18

Regional Convention

April 19-22

Youth and Education News……………………...………….

The Jewish Educator’s Seminar in the Western Galilee This year’s Educators Delegation trip was from June 6 - June 11. There were eleven participants who traveled from all over the world to be a part of this amazing trip. First, I would like to thank the Federation, Etz Chayim, and Bnai Israel for offering such a wonderful opportunity to their educators.

The Educator Delegation trip to Israel was inspiring, beautiful, and heartwarming. The Partnership2Gether group visited several schools in Akko and went on a beautiful tour in Rosh Hanikra. We also toured and visited the schools we partnered with and had the opportunity to speak with the principal, teachers, and students. Everyone was very humble and welcoming!

A special thank you to Gil Kempert, the trip coordinator did an amazing job organizing the itinerary and keeping us on schedule. We were fortunate to have him as our leader and we would not have had the best group around if it weren’t for him. He also grouped each person with wonderful host families for Shabbat. The family I spent Shabbat with was from Ma’a-lot, which has many mountains and provided breathtaking scenes from every room in the house. The family was kind, welcoming, and eager to learn about my Jewish community and where I teach. I learned so much from them and enjoyed a beautiful and meaningful Shabbat!

“Dance Israel” program focused on teaching about Israel through folk dance, and was incredible and thrilling to learn. We visited Ghetto Fighters House where we learned about the Holocaust, and had a musical tour of Tzfat. The historic and modern Jewish life in the city of Kabballah was beautiful. I want to say toda rabah once again to the Federation, Etz Chayim, and B’nai Israel for offering me this great opportunity to bring back new connections for our students. I am excited to begin the new Sunday School year and continue strengthening our partnering with Israel!

Sincerely, Gina Black, Teacher at David S. Stone Religious School

This program is open to CBI members and unaffiliated prospective members!

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Announcements……………………………………………….

CBI Dues Notice Our yearly dues begin on August 1, 2017 Please consider making your payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover We appreciate your timely payment.

Lulav & Etrog

A CALL TO THE BIMAH WOULD YOU LIKE AN HONOR? Please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or Greg Davis at (419) 842-0211 if you would like to be a reader, have an aliyah, or do an ark opening for the High Holidays. We are looking for new people to participate this year.

ORDER YOURS NOW

If you wish to purchase a set for Sukkot, please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

by Friday, September 8, 2017 Price: $48 per set

PLEASE LET US KNOW

SIMCHA TREE

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 following leaf has recently been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree:

IN HONOR OF OUR PAPA STAN ODESKY On his 80th Birthday July 4, 2017

B’NAI ISRAEL IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Love THE FAB FIVE Becca, Sam, Seth, Jeremy and Daniel Leaves – $100.00 Donation

Stones - $1,000.00 Donation

JEWISH COMMUNITY GARDEN The plants are healthy and starting to produce vegetables.

Unexpectedly though, the community deer feel we are giving too many veggies to the JFS food pantry! After trying to adjust the aging fence, we're crossing our fingers there will be enough for all!

Happy Birthday!

Evey Auslander celebrated her 92nd bir thday with family

Elsie Liber celebrated her 94th bir thday with family

Please let us know if you have a special simcha and we will include it, space permitting.

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August 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 Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com Emmie Brody……………………... USY President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Vice President of Youth Activities………….Gabrielle Mallin Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stuart Goldberg, Sue Ann Hochberg, Ian Katz, Lannie Katzman, Jill Kripke, Eric Lauber, Michael Leizerman, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Carol Richman, Jerry Russell, Mindy Slutsky Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum www.cbitoledo.org

emmie.brody@gmail.com

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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 ** denotes Chai *** denotes Silver **** denotes double Chai A box denotes Gold A bold box denotes Diamond All contributions listed are before July15, 2017

$13.00 $18.00 $25.00 $36.00 $50.00 $100.00+

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Marriage of Daughter Jackie Lichterman and Alex Strauss Margie Rusgo** Ruth and Jerry Gold** Gail and Lee Kwait** Cathy and Steve Sperling* Sandy and Chuck Traugott** Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Nancy and Rick Zerner Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, In Appreciation Angela and Jack Katz**** Jerry Bame, Good Health Rolf Hess, Good Health Shirley Kohler, Speedy Recovery Merv and Marlene Russell

In Memory of

Ervine Frankel Ira Weisman****

Yahrzeit

William Sherman Linda Steinberg and Family*** Hesel Cuznir Fanny Gudelman Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Merv and Marlene Russell* Shirley Liber Kevin Liber and Family*** Betty Smith, Beloved Sister Lillian Berkman, Beloved Mother Arlene Bachman, Vivian Loeb, Terry Brunswick*** Philip Papurt Richard Papurt** Rachel Wajskol Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol*** Norman Gudelman Fanny Gudelman, Barry Gudelman and Family, Rina Gudelman Segall and Family

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

HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

In Memory of Bernard Burk Barbara Aaronoff HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

Cary Kart, Special Birthday Arlene and Jerry Russell** Fagie and Eli Benstein Lil Perlman, Happy Birthday Barry and Cheryl Himmel** Phyllis and Richard Bernstein, Special Anniversary Fagie and Eli Benstein** Sonja and Ted Pinsky, Happy Anniversary and Mazel Tov on your New Home Fagie and Eli Benstein** Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Sue Kale , Speedy Recovery Marlene and Arnie Remer Luann and William Garber, in Honor of the Upcoming Marriage of their Daughter Rachel to Jeffrey Miller Arlene and Jerry Russell

In Memory of

Lou Steingroot Ellen Chabler Howard Levitan Marlene and Arnie Remer Helene Sherman Todd and Julie Remer***

Yahrzeit

Elsie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Goldie Siegman, Beloved Mother Jerry and Arlene Russell* Helen Lesky The Lipszyc Family*** Morris Singer Alice Applebaum** Henrietta Rosenberg Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Rhoda Ruddie Carol and Bill Richman 11

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

In Memory of Ervine Frankel Sherrie and Caren Zaft

Yahrzeit

Rose and William Hirsch, Beloved Parents Sherrie Zaft** KEZUR LIBRARY FUND

In Memory of

Ervine Frankel Cathy and Steve Sperling Ervine and Sheldon Frankel Karen Lieberman****

Yahrzeit

Harry Zankel Esther Kezur and Family Andrew Winter The Winter and Vrudny Families** Sadie Lieberman Karen Lieberman and Bruce Lieberman**** SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Linda Steinberg, Marriage of Sam Steinberg to Melissa Hatfield Alix and Dick Greenblatt* Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Rhoda Miller**

In Memory of

Mark Belafsky Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Bob Levey Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Rhoda Miller

Yahrzeit

Aaron Levison Ira and Kathy Levison*** Naomi Kripke Joanie and Larry Kripke and Family****

Contributions…………………………………………………….

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

Yahrzeit Irving Shayavitz .

Linda Shyavitz and Nancy Holczer*** Howard Smith Betty Smith Steven and Michelle Smith** Betty and Howard Smith, Beloved Parents, and Grandparents Rich and Rene' Rusge, Zoe Yaffe, Ben Yaffe Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Eleanor Golding and Family MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND

Yahrzeit Isadore Schall Susan and Alan Schall MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING FUND

Yahrzeit

Eunice Freedman, Beloved Mother David and Lori Friedes*** Sarah Gallis Sondra Gallis and Family

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Honor of

Lil Perlman, Special Birthday Margie Rusgo Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Phyllis and Richard Bernstein** Viola Miller, Special Birthday Margie Rusgo*

Yahrzeit

Sarah Ann Anchel Miriam Lewith Bernstein Phyllis and Richard Bernstein*** Roza Stahl The Pinsky Family** Charlotte Leibovitz Lois Levison** Rose Baker Irene Baker**** Aaron Levison Gail and Lee Kwait**

SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND

Yahrzeit

Rose and William Hirsch, Beloved Grandparents Cathy and Steve Sperling** ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND

In Honor of

Jan and Brad Dolgin, Birth of Grandson Jax Jon and Debbie Liebenthal

In Memory of

Ted Helberg Betty Quiroga Jack Stone Jon and Debbie Liebenthal** Ervine Frankel Jon and Debbie Liebenthal**** Marvin Hochberg Jon and Debbie Liebenthal

Yahrzeit

Linwood Miller, Jr. Eva Friedman Rhoda Miller and Family SUMMER YOUTH FUND SUMMER YOUTH

Yahrzeit

Sarah Cooperman Florence Ostrow***

TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Cary Kart, Special Birthday Helene and Chuck Helburn** Sandy Traugott, Special Birthday Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Fagie and Eli Benstein** In Honor of our Children, Rachel Garber and Jeffrey Miller Lisa and Lawrence Miller

In Memory Of

Ervine Frankel Bea Ryan and Joe Weisberg Ken and Chris Brochin Adele Gudes Fagie and Eli Benstein** Ervine Frankel Jan and Mike Wilcox 12

TRIBUTE FUND

In Memory of

Helene Sherman Ken and Chris Brochin Shirley and Alan Tarschis** Joan Katz Shirley and Alan Tarschis** Joan and David Katz Judith Krawetz Heller***

Yahrzeit

Adolph Wiegler Arthur, Marcia and Mark FriedmanMinnie Remer Marlene and Arnie Remer** Morris Karp Marvin Karp Elaine Levey Sadie Bustow Ellen and Gary Petler* Lois Wexler Mark Wexler, Barbara Frankel Wexler, Bryan and Andrea** David Katz Linda and Joel Beren and Family**** Robin and Michael Katz and Family**** Jon and Debbie Katz and Family**** Mariya Meglakhov Valeri and Galina Kagan*** Faylayn Liber Kevin Liber and Family YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

In Honor of

Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Linda and Mike Shiff*** Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Marriage of Daughter Jackie Lichterman and Alex Strauss Mike and Darlene Portnoy Bert Spangenthal, Speedy Recovery

Mike and Darlene Portnoy You have supported B’nai Israel during your BITUSY Emmielifetime.

Brody, Young Volunteer of the Year PleaseFagie consider and Eli Benstein** B’nai Israel in Young your will Emmie Brody, Volunteer of the Year and other Rhodaestate Miller planning.

Please note we have concluded the 150th Anniversary Fund. Thank you and please continue to support our other funds.

Dear B’nai Israel Congregants, For many of us, one of the most meaningful parts of our Services during the High Holy Days is Yizkor on Yom Kippur. It is at that time when we turn our thoughts to our loved ones who have left this earth. We reflect upon their lives, as well as the lives of members of our congregation, and family and friends. In addition, we take the time to formally recognize the Martyrs of our people, especially the Six Million who were murdered during the Shoah, and those who gave their lives for Israel.

As part of this process, we print a Yizkor Book which will contain the Yizkor Service, a list of the synagogue’s Memorial Plaques, and a memorial to the Six Million and Israeli victims. Not only is this book substantial and permanent, but those who wish may take them home for use during the year.

I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity, as a way of remembering those dearest to us, and at the same time helping our congregation. An order form is printed below.

The response last year was wonderful! I hope that you will participate this year. I look forward to greeting everyone during the High Holy Days.

Shana Tova A Blessed Year, Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

If you wish to maintain your entry from last year, you need to do nothing.

The synagogue will bill you.

The Yizkor Book “In Remembrance” The “IN REMEMBRANCE” section of the Yizkor book for 5778, includes a list of names submitted by our members and friends as personal memorials. A minimum contribution of $18.00 per memorial name, per donor. Please return the form below along with your check by Friday, September 8, 2017 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.

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We say Todah Rabah: Our 150th Anniversary Year was truly incredible for everyone who participated in the year's events. From the Opening Weekend last September to the Congregational Picnic in June, as well as the concert, publications, artwork, videos...what an amazing year.

All of this happened because of a dynamic corps of more than 130 volunteers both adult and youth, who gave of their creativity, time, and enthusiasm to share their commitment for a year of inspiring programs for all of us, and because of the tremendous support of our synagogue leadership, clergy and staff.

We say Todah Rabah to our 150th Anniversary volunteers: Anne & Jeff Bauer Miriam Beckerman Eli & Fagie Benstein Linda Beren Jeannette Bernstein Judith Blinn Emmie Brody Kim Brody Paul Causman Leah Connor Nancy Danziger Greg & Hope Davis Harriet & Marty Davis Dena Eber Tova Eisenberg Ellen Federman Cantor David Friedes Bill & Luann Garber Judy Gersz Marc Glasser Adrienne Goldberg Nancy & Stephen Goldberg Stuart Goldberg David Goldman Lila Goldman Alix & Dick Greenblatt Mark Greenblatt Tom Helberg Sue Ann Hochberg Inge Horowitz Rachel Intrater Robin Miller Isenberg Marty Kaback

Cary & Michelle Kart Debbie Katz-Liebenthal Christina & Ian Katz Erwin Katz Jack Katz Lannie & Roanne Katzman Esther Kezur Hannah Kramer Chad Kripke Gail & Lee Kwait Daniel & Holley LaPlante Eva LaPlante Eric Lauber Hazzan Ivor & Jan Lichterman Kathryn Linver Diana & Jack Lipszyc Stephanie Mahoney Gabi Mallin Hindea Markowicz Megan Miller Rhoda Miller Ellie Niejadlik Rachel Noleff David & Lil Perlman Diane & Jim Perlman Debbie Perlmutter Leslie & Michael Podolsky Darlene Portnoy Bruce Post Arnie & Marlene Remer Andrea & Mark Richards Susan Richards Carol & Bill Richman Cindy & Doug Robertson

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Bennett Romanoff Howard Rosenbaum Ann & Howard Rosenberg Cheryl & Stephen Rothschild Joanne Rubin Rene & Rich Rusgo Arlene & Jerry Russell Jim Sack Joel & Judy Scheinbach Brad & Tracy Schusterman Paulette Sherline Alison & Jeff Sherman Phyllis Shoched Devorah Shulamit Mindy Slutsky Aaron Smith Rabbi Alan Sokobin Debbie Spangenthal Cathy & Steve Sperling Sharon Stein Kim Strole Chuck & Sandy Traugott USY and Kadima Youth David & Judy Weinberg Fran Weinblatt Ellie & Leon Williams Sue Wilson David & Dena Zack Caren Zaft Sherrie Zaft Irina Zaurov Deena Zucker Meira Zucker

We say Todah Rabah to: 

The Congregational Presidents, Meira Zucker, Ron Wachsman, Michael Podolsky, Jeff Bauer and Howard Rosenberg who supported our efforts during the lead-up and throughout the year's events and to the Boards of Trustees who enthusiastically gave their support to this project.  Our wonderful Sisterhood for supporting the beautiful art glass that adorns our building.  All the members who shared their stories for the oral history project.  Adam Goldberg and Helen Grubb for achieving magic in the glass sculpture they created.  Dr. Frances A. Pearlmutter Blumenfeld and Family for the donation of the lovely dogwood tree in memory of Rabbi Fishel Pearlmutter and in honor of the 150th Anniversary of CBI.  The Tamor Family for the donation of two beautiful patio benches in honor of our 150th Anniversary.  Cantor Lichterman for his tremendous support of this project. His leadership during the year is so appreciated.  Our exceptional CBI staff, Chuck Traugott, Rhoda Miller, Kim Brody, Leslie Podolsky, Larry Johnson, and Karen McQuade for their professionalism, support and guidance throughout the year of planning and implementing our collective vision.  The many supporters from the various fund raising campaigns that enabled us to make the year's events accessible to all members of the congregation.  The consultants who guided us during the planning of the year's activities: Paula Baldoni, Scott A. Johnson, Kevin Mullin, and Wynn Perry.

We say thank you to our friends at Image Group and Midas Muffler for their support of our events.

We say a very special Todah Rabah to all the members of Congregation B'nai who participated in the various events during the year. We hope it has been as meaningful to you as it has been for us.

Thank you for the opportunity to have been involved in this special time in our congregation's history.

Fagie, Cathy, Sharon 150th Co-chairs

10:15 Parent Meeting 10:30 Israel Trip Meeting

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Visit the We will be open for the first day of Religious School!

Sunday, August 27 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

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 September 10 at 9:30 a.m.

CBI Family Fun

We had an amazing time at Rosenbloom Farm with many of our friends from CBI, along with some new friends. The morning began with a delicious breakfast at CBI before departing to Rosenbloom Farm. The kids had the opportunity to feed llamas, goats, chickens, and see horses. Linda and Jeff Rosenbloom taught the kids about the animals and gave them hands on experience caring for them. They also had a fun planting project to wind up the fun filled morning. We are looking forward to future visits to this amazing farm! A special thank you to Linda and Jeff for this memorable morning!

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