November 2022 Bulletin

Notes from the

Appreciation

By the time you read this article the intensity of a two-month High Holiday period will be over, and memories thereof fading. We have moved on to other responsibilities in our daily lives here at CBI.

We are indeed fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers who joined our dedicated professional team to produce multiple high caliber services and programs throughout this season and all year through. Without you we would not be the congregation we are, and I cannot let this opportunity pass without due acknowledgement.

Rabbi Joan Friedman joined me again for the fourth year and proved, as always, a most worthy bimah partner, chanting various services, reading Torah, haftorah and sermonizing. We also thank all who opened their homes for Joan’s hospitality.

David Friedes deserves the highest accolades of yasher koach for stepping up to chant Rosh Hashanah services with zero notice. David is a real pro and I could write a whole page on him! (see note from Gabi on page 3 for further details)

Haftarot were beautifully chanted by visiting Cantor Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, Noah LeizermanLeigh, Bill Garber, David Friedes and David Weinberg who also led Pesukei Dezimrah. Noah is a product of our own synagogue where he became bar–mitzvah six years ago. His outstanding rendition is a great source of pride to his family and to our congregation, and we hope he will return often to do it again. The haftorah for Mincha of Yom Kippur was ably chanted by Hannah Chernow, Andy Davis, Dani Mallin, Harris Merer, and Dylan Merer.

Service soloists were Rachel Intrater, Cheryl Rothschild, and David Friedes who all added magnificently to our services.

The Martyrology Service was once again coordinated by Fagie Benstein who spent the holidays in Israel with family. Fagie has coordinated this emotional service for well over three decades and we certainly missed her presence for the first time in so many years, but we know how much she enjoyed being in Israel. Participants included Paul Causman, Cheryl and Steve Rothschild, and Harris and Dylan Merer. Andy Davis reported on his life-altering experience as part of CBI’s fifth Israel Confirmation trip this past summer.

The shofar has been sounded for decades by David Zack. He blew fluently as a fiddle, hauntingly as a trumpet. The sounds still echo in my ears a month later!

This year for the first time we welcomed Rebecca Swett as a new member, having moved here from Connecticut. Rebecca is a professional harpist who added such beauty and atmosphere to our Kol Nidrei service! I look forward to expanding Rebecca’s role in our congregation.

Junior congregation was led by our own Baylee Mallin and from all reports the children loved her and her program. Thank you Baylee!

Tom Kasle and his ritual committee assigned over 100 honors, including subbing on the spot as needed. They were joined by Miriam Beckerman, our year round gabbai, to assure a smooth flow of services, making sure participants were where they needed to be when they needed to be! Howard Rosenbaum and Jerry Russell who filled this pivotal role for many years before, should also be acknowledged, having set such a high standard to be emulated!

I’m not sure how many of you are aware of the behind the scenes role Howard Moskowitz plays in the daily life of CBI. Howard has received numerous awards from CBI already, but needs to be acknowledged again for his daily role in technological support, Livestream, Zoom etc, names no-one heard of a few years ago that are now a life line for us thanks, primarily to Howard!

Ushers and greeters were once again coordinated by Kris Mann from our board. Thank you Kris for always following through!

Todah Rabah to all of our CBI Volunteers

It takes a village!

Over the course of the past few months that included the High Holiday season, many of our members have volunteered their time and energy to various projects that benefit our entire congregation. Special thanks to all of you!

These projects include the CBI Sukkah Build, cleaning all the silver that adorns our Torahs in preparation for the High Holidays, planning programming through the Women of CBI, and preparation of the CBI monthly bulletin for mailing, just to name a few.

Our CBI family is ever-strengthened by the generous support from all of our volunteers and we share an incredible sense of gratitude and appreciation for all of your efforts. Todah Rabah!

As many of you know from attending Rosh Hashanah services at CBI this past September, Cantor Lichterman was beset by cold symptoms that did not allow him to sing the special and lengthy davening that is the traditional hallmark of the holiday. This had only transpired once before in the entirety of the Cantor's long and illustrious cantorial career. When considering possible alternatives, he had to look no farther than our own David Friedes who instantly and without

question stepped up to beautifully and fervently chant the holiday service without notice or practice. A truly astonishing feat.

David has been a member of CBI for over 35 years, and is an active part of the morning and evening minyanim where he also leads services when needed. He also sings duets with the Cantor at Shabbat, holiday services, and whenever the Cantor is unavailable.

David, on behalf of Cantor Lichterman, the CBI Board of Trustees, and our congregation, we give you our sincere thanks, gratitude, and "Yasher Koach!". We are truly blessed to have you as part of our synagogue family!

CBI Sukkah Build: (pictured L-R) Aaron Clavenna, Larry Johnson, Helen Michaels, Mike Tamor, Jim Cihak, Organizer Bruce Post, Ken Adler, Richard Schroeder, Brandon Freeman, David Zack, Michael Mallin, Greg Davis, Andy Sattler

Silver Cleaners: (pictured L-R) Ann Rosenberg, Fran Weinblatt. Not pictured: Rhoda Miller

WCBI Rosh Chodesh Committee: (pictured L-R) Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling, Sandy Traugott, Miriam Beckerman, Judy Weinberg, Nancy Goldberg. WCBI Book Club Chairs Not pictured: Ellen Federnam, Jan Kasle

Bulletin Crew: (pictured L-R) Jack Katz, Angela Katz, Coordinator Jerry Russell. Not pictured: Judy Gersz, Ann Rosenberg, Howard Rosenberg, Fran Weinblatt, Sue Wilson, Alice Applebaum, Sheila Odesky, and Miriam Beckerman

A Special Todah Rabah to David Friedes

November Special Birthdays

A Hearty Mazal

congregants

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Sondra Gallis Nov. 25 91st Birthday25 91 st

Fanny Gudelman Nov. 25 90th Birthday

Carole Lash Nov. 28 90th Birthday

Joel Beren November 6

Linda Beren November 10

Ann Rosenberg November 11

I. Randy Auslander November 12

Jeannette Bernstein November 14

Michele Blumberg November 18

Bette L. Raymond November 27

Kenneth Alexander November 27

November Special Anniversaries

Tracy & Brad Schusternan November 2 25 Rene' & Rich Rusgo November 17 15

OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF

JANICE EDELSTEIN

Mother of Ann (Hy) Kisin.

May the families be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

CBI Office HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 Thanksgiving Weekend

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR

Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6

RETURNING PRAYER BOOKS TO CBI

Now that the High Holidays are over, please consider returning any borrowed prayer books that you may have at home. Contact the office at 419.517.8400 before dropping them off so that we can accurately document your return.

Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration in the new sukkah, Oct. 17, 2022

CBI members and friends celebrated the end of Sukkot and Simchat Torah at the dinner and service on Sunday, October 17, 2022 in our new, larger sukkah. Participants were able to make the brachot over the lulav and etrog, learn about the "Ushpizim", and enjoy a delicious veggie lasagna dinner.

After the dinner, everyone went back into the building for the Simchat Torah celebration where the entire Torah scroll was unrolled while held by CBI members. Everyone had the opportunity have the honor of dancing with the Torah (hakafot), followed by an ice cream and cookies dessert and chocolate bars for the kids.

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Tashlich at the JCC Lake, October 2, 2022

Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration in the new sukkah, Oct. 17, 2022

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Special thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the dinner a success!

Karen McQuade, Larry Johnson, Kim Brody, Dale Levy, and Fran Weinblatt.

Appreciation

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Daily minyan continued uninterrupted led by Jack katz, Miriam Beckerman, David Weinberg, David Friedes and Butch Stein Butch for the past two years has offered a thought provoking kavannah/devotional message every day (often twice a day). We appreciate all the regulars who make sure there is always a minyan, whether in person or on Zoom!

Have you seen or been in the beautiful new sukkah we used for the first time this past Sukkot? Our sukkah party and Simchat Torah was attended by some 75 people. Were you one of them? Thank you to Jim Cyack, Bruce Post, Gabi, Larry and Kim for coordinating the new sukkah. I hope next year you will all come to enjoy it, weather permitting!

Our President, executive and board deserve credit for their crucial role in calmly keeping our congregation functional, active and solvent, dealing urgently with all matters as they arise, after two exceedingly difficult years!

I want to personally acknowledge the generosity of CBI’s donors - Kol Nidrei appeal, Torah holders, the Women of CBI for three new beautiful white Torah mantles, so many of you who contributed generously to my discretionary fund and other funds in memory of my dear late mother Miriam, as well as my 12th year honor, and throughout the year. Exhibit the multiple donors listed month after month on the back pages of our bulletin, and two magnificent Torah mantles in the front row of our ark donated in my honor!

Our staff of Gabi, Rhoda, Kim, Cathy, Larry and Karen make my position of sole clergy easier, ensuring the multiple issues that arise daily are dealt with efficiently, and making us a synagogue to be proud of!

Finally you, our membership family make it all worthwhile. We are here for you and look forward to seeing you throughout the year. We thank you for making CBI the special shul we are!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

Cantor Ivor Lichterman led a beautiful, and meaningful Tashlich service on Sunday, October 2, 2022 that included our religious school students, members of our congregation, and guests. After prayers, readings, and songs, the group threw bread crumbs into the lake, to "cast away" their sins, thereby starting a new year with a clean slate.

5783 Kol Nidre Appeal

Donors as of October 20, 2022

Bonnie Berland

Eva & Neriel Bernblum

Kim & Stuart Brody

Harriet & Marty Davis

Trudy & Elliot Eisenberg

Ellen Federman

Lori & David Friedes

Mark Friedman

Luann & Bill Garber

Susan & Marc Glasser

Cheryl & Lawrence Goldberg

Adrienne Goldberg

Beverly & Marvyn Greenberg

Helen Grubb & Kris Mann

Sheldon Harris

Lisa & Neal Intrater

Christina & Ian Katz

Lauri & Randy Katz Roanne & Lannie Katzman

Shirley & Zale Kohler

Sharon & Robert Kripke

Alison & Chad Kripke

Karen & Dale Levy

Tracey Liber

Kathryn Linver

Vicki & Andy Mahler

Steven Moskowitz

Deborah Orloff

Hedva & Bennett Romanoff

Cheryl & Stephen Rothschild

Corey Russell

Alison Sherman

Stephen Spielberg

Dan Steinberg

Andrea & Gary Urie

Judy Wahrman

Barbara & Mark Wexler

Sue Wilson

Dena & David Zack

Irina & Greg Zaurov

Setting up the NEW CBI Sukkah, October 2, 2022

Volunteers: Aaron Clavenna, Larry Johnson, Helen Michaels, Mike Tamor, Jim Cihak, Organizer Bruce Post, Ken Adler, Richard Schroeder, Brandon Freeman, David Zack, Michael Mallin, Greg Davis, Andy Sattler

to: Miriam

Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560.

Notes from our Principal

Our Jewish community was so fortunate to have the opportunity to meet two incredible young Israeli adults who came to visit Toledo at the end of October. Bnaya and Yoav are spending the year in Cleveland as representatives of the Shin Shin program through the Jewish Agency for Israel. The agency aims to connect all Jews from all countries and religious streams, sharing heritage and strengthening our ties as a global family with Israel at its center. Our sudents had the opportunity to meet with Bnaya (left) and Yoav (right) with our friends from Shomer Emunim for a fun filled Sunday morning. We are looking forward to their next visit in a few months.

Our Religious School Students Decorate & Enjoy the NEW CBI Sukkah

The NW Ohio Jewish Book Festival starts off our exciting month of November. Grades 3-7th will join students from Shomer Emunim for an opportunity to meet with Bridget Hodder, author of The Button Box. We are fortunate to be able to have this memorable morning.

Kim Brody, Principal, David S. Stone Religious School

David S. Stone Religious School

November 2022

Wed. 11/2 Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun. 11/6 Religious School 9:30-11:30 AM

Wed. 11/9 Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun. 11/13 Religious School 9:30-11:30 AM

Wed. 11/16 Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun. 11/20 Religious School 9:30-11:30 AM

Wed. 11/23 NO HS - Thanksgiving Break

Sun. 11/27 NO RS - Thanksgiving Break

Wed. 11/30 Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Hope Davis, Religious School Principal Kim Brody, and students Shoshi Feldman (left), Sam Smith (top center) and (top right) decorate the sukkah.

Left: Cecilia Bringman and Sophia Chernow create decorations for the sukkah. Right: Greg Davis hangs faux leaves into the schach roof of the CBI sukkah.

Our teens enjoy bagels at the USY Breakfast in the sukkah. L-R: Dylan Merer, Cantor Ivor Lichterman, Caleb Smith, Hunter Smith, Harris Merer, Andy Davis, Emmie Brody.

Jewish Federation

& Foundation

November 6 - 17 www.jewishtoledo.org

PJ Playdate

Tía Fortuna’s New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey by Ruth Behar Friday, November 4 | 10:30 a.m.

Open to all baby to preschool-aged children and their caregivers

Sunday Morning Children’s Author Corner

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams Sunday, November 6 | 10 – 11 a.m. A lively middle grade adventure.

Family Event

Calling parents and children of all ages Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin -andI Love my Kids, But I Don’t Always Like Them:

Expert Advice for Parents of Challenging Children by Franki Bagdade (M. Ed.) Sunday, November 6 | 4 p.m.

Childcare and dinner will be provided

Objects of Love and Regret: A Brooklyn Story by Richard Rabinowitz Thursday, November 10 | 12 p.m. (Generously funded by Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization)

Unearthing the personal meaning and historical signifcance of simple everyday objects.

52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen by Faith Kramer Sunday, November 13 | 6 p.m.

52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen invites everyone to honor Shabbat with a special meal on Friday evenings.

By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream by Dan Grunfeld Monday, November 14 | 7 p.m. Grogan Room, Savage Arena, 2025 N. Douglas Road Free Parking – Lot 4, off Douglas Road

$18 – drink ticket, author presentation, and game day snacks

$30 – drink ticket, author presentation, game day snacks, and book

A multi-generational family epic detailing history’s only known journey from Auschwitz to the NBA

Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman’s® Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community by Micheline Maynard Thursday, November 17 | 7 p.m.

Founded in 1982 by Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan built on its mission of good food, good ser vice and good fnances to become a company whose reach spans all corners of the gourmet food world.

Kristallnacht

2022 Voyage of the SS St. Louis

The Trial ofFranklin D. Roosevelt

By Robert M. Krakow

Sunday, November 6 4:30 p.m. McQuade Auditorium, The University of Toledo Law Center 1825 W. Rocket Dr. FREE and open to the public

The Trial of FDR

The Trial of FDR is a live docudrama stage play dramatizing the controversy surrounding the voyage of the SS St. Louis, a ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany motivated by the ever-increasing Nazi campaign against the Jews culminating in the events of Kristallnacht. The ship was turned away first by Cuba and then by the U.S., thus forced to return to Europe where ultimately over 200 of its passengers perished in the Holocaust. This play considers the terrible impact of the decision to deny asylum to these desperate refugees. It is written and directed by Robert M. Krakow, an attorney, playwright, and documentarian.

Kristallnacht – the Night of Broken Glass – commemorates when Nazis rampaged throughout Germany destroying synagogues, murdering over 100 innocent people, vandalizing Jewish businesses, and seizing 30,000 Jewish men who were taken to concentration camps, with little or no response from the world, demonstrating to Hitler that he was free to proceed with his nefarious plans against the Jewish people. The Roosevelt Administration’s handling of the Holocaust Jewish refugee issue has been a hotly debated topic for decades. No single event has had more influence on this debate than the ill-fated Voyage of the SS St. Louis. This unique docudrama puts President Roosevelt on trial for the decision to refuse US entry to the asylum-seeking passengers.

Foundation

Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation and Foundation of Greater Toledo Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center, the University of Toledo Roger Ray Institute for the Humanities, and the College of Arts and Letters.

Jewish Federation

The Trial of FDR, by Robert M. Krakow, is a live docudrama presentation about the the voyage of the SS St. Louis, when 937 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany were turned away by the US.

Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Kristallnacht

Building Beautification Fund

SPEEDY RECOVERY: Howard Rosenberg, Speedy Recovery Sharon Hoicowitz & Ken Adler**

YAHRZEIT: Miriam Lane Lane Family**Lane - GOLDMiriam Lane Vivian & Paul Grossman,Vivian & Paul Jill & Bill Lane50

Camp Ramah Fund

YAHRZEIT: Michael Lenenberg Rene Levy**Rene

Cantor's Discretionary Fund

IN HONOR OF: - GOLDCantor Lichterman Joan FriedmanJoan

IN APPRECIATION: Cantor Lichterman, In Appreciation Arlene Rubinoff**** Rubinoff ****

IN MEMORY OF: Miriam Lichterman Lynette and Andy Sattler** Gertrude Levitin Corey Russell***

YAHRZEIT: Edward Ross Bonnie Ross* Sherri Zaft Caren Zaft** Charles B. Gold Ruth Gold Nancy, Larry & Michael Gold** Donald Steinberg, M. D. Jan Steinberg & Family*** Bess Kanter Andrea & Gary Urie &Andrea & Gary Urie & Family****

Harry Gometz Fund

IN MEMORY OF: Gertrude Levitin Harriet & Marty Davis*Harriet

Harris/Williams Fund

IN MEMORY OF: Gertrude Levitin Debbie & David Perlmutter**

Hiddur/Kiddush Fund

IN HONOR OF: Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday Anne & Jeff Bauer*** Bauer***

YAHRZEIT: - PLATINUMSaralee Richman Leaderman Carol & Bill Richman100 - PLATINUMBernice Richman Carol & Bill Richman100

Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary Fund

IN MEMORY OF: Marcia Unger Jan Katz**Jan - PLATINUMMarcia Unger Susan & Steve Kaufman100Susan &

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund

IN HONOR OF: Larry Kripke, Special Birthday Gail & Lee Kwait**

IN MEMORY OF: Miriam Lichterman Alison Sherman***

YAHRZEIT: Goldie Munster Bonnie & Jim Swartz**Bonnie & Jim Hyman Cohen Rita & Allen Cohen***Rita &

Library Fund

YAHRZEIT: Gussie Kezur Steve Kezur Esther Kezur & & Harvey Malone*

Michael & Renee Quiroga Fund

YAHRZEIT: Sylvia Goldman, Beloved Mother Ron, Nara, Rick, RachelRon, Goldman**

Safety & Security Fund

IN HONOR OF: Miriam Beckerman, in Honor of Mayaan Beckerman Marriage to Daniel Kaptur Jan & Tom Kasle**Tom Kasle**

Safety & Security Fund (cont.)

IN MEMORY OF: Chana Tannenbaum Miriam Lichterman Barbara Frankel-Wexler & Mark Wexler**

YAHRZEIT: Lucyle Zanville Sue & Joel Zanville****

Sam Schwartz Minyan Fund

IN MEMORY OF: Arnold Remer Alison Sherman**

Summer Youth & Activities Fund

YAHRZEIT: Benjamin Goldberg Cheryl & Lawrence Goldberg**

Tribute Fund

IN HONOR OF:

- GOLDAnn Rosenberg, Special Birthday Gail & Bob Retske50Gail & Bob - PLATINUM CHAIAnn Rosenberg, Special Birthday Sandy Soifer &Soifer & Paul Goldner200

IN APPRECIATION: High Holiday Honor Appreciation Rhoda Miller** - PLATINUMHigh Holiday Honor Appreciation Carol & Bill Richman100 SPEEDY RECOVERY: Sandy Traugott, Speedy Recovery Luann & Bill Garber**

IN MEMORY OF: Arnie Remer Luann & Bill Garber** Janice Edelstein Jo Jo & Stu Goldberg*Jo Nora Romanoff & Eli Abramson*Eli Rhoda Miller**

Gertrude Levitin Sally & James Shoffer****

- GOLDGertrude Levitin Leanna Kander50

- PLATINUMGertrude Levitin Rhonda & Joe Weithman Weithman & Family98& - SAPPHIREGertrude Levitin Steve & Michele Yant250

YAHRZEIT: Sol C. Guttenberg Bernard Kozel Mark Friedman Katharina Tauber The Tauber & Aiken Families***

Abraham Goldman Shirley & Zale Kohler*** - GOLDJay Joseph Shuer Luann & Bill Garber50

Tribute Fund (cont.)

YAHRZEIT: - GOLDEsrael Enoch Garber, MD Luann & Bill Garber50

- PLATINUMSelma Boyk Charlotte & Allan Kominars118

CONTRIBUTE ONLINE

If you would like to make a contribution to CBI and are unable to call during business hours, you can make your contribution on our website: cbitoledo.org

Click the "Contributions" tab on the navigation bar and follow the prompts for Online Contributions. For any questions, contact the office at 419.517.8400.

PLEASE LET US KNOW

If you or someone you know is in the hospital and would appreciate a phone call from the Hazzan, please call the office at 419.517.8400. Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals do not notify clergy if a member is admitted.

DONATING RELIGIOUS OBJECTS TO CBI

We realize during this time that many congregants are cleaning out their homes. Please be aware that it is permissible to throw away old kippot. We would be glad to receive your old prayer books, tallitot or other religious objects for burial or disposal.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 12th Year Celebration Thank You Song

Printed by request for those who attended the Cantor's Anniversary Dinner Sung to traditional tune of "Adon Olam" after tributes at the Friday Evening dinner, September 9th, 2022

1. I GOT A CALL

FROM ANNE & ANNIE ONE WITH AN E THE OTHER HAS NO E THE SAID THEY NEEDED TO MEET W ME I ASKED WHAT’S IT ABOUT THEY SAID ‘YOULL SEE’I ASKED

2. THEY TOLD ME THAT

CONGREGATION CBI IS GOING TO HONOR ME I SAID PLEASE TELL ME WHY THEY SAID FOR 12 YEARS YOU’VE BEEN OUR GUY OUR CANTOR OUR HAZZAN AND ACTING RAB-BI

3. IM DEEPLY HUMBLED THAT YOU’RE ALL HERETHAT WITH COVID & MOM’S PASSING IT’S BEEN A TOUGH YEAR YOU’VE ALL HELPED SO MUCH TO GET US THROUGH SYNAGOGUES LIKE YOU THERE ARE SO VERY FEW

4. THOSE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN WERE DENA CATHY MEIRA ZACK SACK AND ZUCKER TEMPTED US TO SYLVANIA TO THE SHUL BEHIND THE J FOR 12 YEARS WE’D STAY NEVER TO REGRET IT NOT EVEN FOR A DAY

5. GABI RHODA KIM

CATHY LARRY KAREN CHUCK IT’S YOU NOT ME ALONE YOUR HARD WORK IT ISN’T LUCK COREY BOBBY BOARD EXEC AND STEVE AND FED YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM $ WE WILL NEVER BE IN DEBT

6. JAN MAYRON AND JENNA

CHANDLER CAMDEN HARRIET JOEL WITHOUT YOU ALL HERE THIS SIMCHA WOULD LACK A SOUL I TRUST YOU’LL ALL RETURN HOPE YOU COME BACK TOMORROW CAUSE IF YOU DON’T COME BACK I’LL BE OVERCOME WITH SORROW

7. THE TIME IS GETTING LATE

ITS ALREADY WAY PAST EIGHT THIS SHABBAT IS SUPER GREAT OUR APPETITES DID SATE OUR MOVING TO TOLEDO IT MUST HAVE BEEN OUR FATE WE TRUST YOU REALIZE IT’S ALL YOU WE APPRECIATE!

Increase to Toledo Jewish Community Cemetery Association Burial Fees on January 1, 2023

As of January 1, 2023 the prices for Interment and Perpetual Care will increase from $2575 to $2800 for a single plot and from $5150 to $5600 for a double plot. This fee does not include a tallit (if needed) for the burial of a male. It also does not include funeral costs or the customary gratuity paid to the clergy fo their services. The above fees apply to members in good standing at CBI who have paid in a minimum of $5000 in dues since joining the synagogue. Those who have not attained this standard will be required to do so in order to qualify for a plot.

If a double stone is planned, the full burial charges for the second plot must be paid before the monument is placed.

CBI will continue to collect the funds and remit to the Cemetery Association on behalf of the congregant or family.

PLEASE NOTE: All prepayments in full of interment and perpetual care fees will be honored.

For more information, contact the office at 419.517.8400.

1 7 Cheshvan Sarah Lacker, Leo StoberSarah

2 8 Cheshvan Frank Fingerhut, Harold Kripke, Michael Lenenberg, Leo Loebelson, Charles Moses, Thelma Robbins

3 9 Cheshvan Sylvia Goldman, Ruth Hoffman, Goldie Munster, Frederick Charles Rosenblum, Edward RossHoffman, Goldie Munster, Frederick Charles Rosenblum, Edward Ross

4 10 Cheshvan Leon Frankel, Gussie KezurLeon

5 11 Cheshvan Bess Kanter, Morris Krawetz, David Lipsitz, Ben Miller, Isidor Odenheimer, Ella RothmanBess

6 12 Cheshvan Louis H. Joffa, Rose Kalniz, Lois Steinberg Kremer, Lena Mitchell, Rose Palman, Mary TilchenLouis H.

7 13 Cheshvan Milton Karon , Donald Steinberg, M.D., Sherrie ZaftMilton Karon , Donald

8 14 Cheshvan Barney Friedman, Steve Kezur, Katie Sack, Florence Siegel, Louis Weinberg, Morris WinerBarney

9 15 Cheshvan Allan Chabler, Bess Newmark Joffa, Meyer TeitlebaumAllan Chabler, Bess

10 16 Cheshvan Miriam Brickman, Dora C. Mindel

11 17 Cheshvan Donald Harold Berman, Bette Matz, Lawrence Miller, Joseph Palman, Lewis D. ShapiroDonald Harold Berman,

12 18 Cheshvan Mary Handler, Samuel Katzman, Harry Krauss

13 19 Cheshvan Philip Markowicz, Rabbi Fishel A. Pearlmutter, Dora SackRabbi Fishel A. Pearlmutter, Dora Sack

14 20 Cheshvan Peggy Damrauer, Margie Friedman, Miriam Lane, Phil Seligman, Esther P. Shapiro

15 21 Cheshvan Shlomo Zalman Don, Aaron Goldman, Helen Goodman Gordon, Morris H. Kimmel, Jennie Clare Raeder, Jean Sack, Lawrence H. Siegel, Anna Zuckert

16 22 Cheshvan Hyman Cohen, Libby Getz, Morris Goldberg, George Lewis, Belle Michaels, Morris Isadore MillerMichaels,

Cheshvan Albert Rosen

Cheshvan Beatrice Goldman, Nathaniel Jacobs, Rose Kaback, Hariette Leeper, Harry LepoldBeatrice Goldman, Nathaniel

Cheshvan Sidney William Gordon, Birdie Meyers, Lillian Moskowitz, Charlene Novick, Mary Perlman, Jay Shuer

Cheshvan Violet Forman, Joseph H. Guttman, Sollie Mann, Saralee Richman Leaderman, Herbert Rudman, Theodore Steinberg

Cheshvan Harry Bloom,

Doris Grossman, Israel

Sydney

Kalkstein, Abram Rusitsky

CBI Guidelines for In-Person Attendance

ALL congregants are welcomed back to in-person services regardless of vaccine status.

Mask-wearing at in-person CBI services and programs for fully vaccinated and boostered attendees is OPTIONAL. Un-vaccinated attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a mask while in the building.

COVID-related attendance policies will continue to remain fluid and be adjusted as determined by the CBI Board and COVID environmental factors.

We realize that COVID will be a long-term issue so we feel that we should no longer exclude any of our fellow congregants.

The CBI board will adjust masking, distancing and other policies as needed to best protect everyone.

Thank you for your understanding in this challenging time.

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

STAFF

Ivor Lichterman Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org

Howard Rosenbaum Minyan Leader Leader Gabrielle Mallin Administrator gmallin@cbitoledo.org

Kim Brody Education & Program Coord.Education & kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Rhoda Miller

Karen McQuade

Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Paul

Michael

PAST PRESIDENTS

Buz

HONORARY BOARD TRUSTEES

Phyllis

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• We also highly recommend connecting to the live stream services on your TV as it is the most immersive and closest experience, short of being in the synagogue.

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CBI Office Hours

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Saturdays CLOSED

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CBI Library Books to Read or Re-read

Our CBI Library has recently received several new books which can be found on our library lounge “new selections’ shelves. Please come and take a look. If interested, contact Cathy Sperling at (419) 841-1927 to assist you in checking them out.

Where the Angels Lived - One Family’s Story of Exile, Loss, and Return by Margaret McMullan

“Margaret McMullan has written a beautiful and heartrending account of her pilgrimage to Pécs, Hungary in the hope of retrieving what she can of the story of a distant (Jewish) relative, lost in the Holocaust. Written with her usual vividly realized, emotionally engaging prose, in which Margaret emerges as a protagonist with whom the reader identifies, Where the Angels Lived is a powerful testament of familial mourning as well as a vision of 20th century European history that is both searing and uplifting.” - Joyce Carol Oates

The moment she discovers the existence of Richard, a long-lost relative, at Israel’s Holocaust Museum, Margaret McMullan begins an unexpected journey of revelation and connectivity as she tirelessly researches the history of her ancestors, the Engel de Jánosis. Propelled by a Fulbright cultural exchange that sends her to teach at a Hungarian University, Margaret, her husband and teenage son all eagerly travel to Pécs, the land of her mother’s Jewish lineage. After reaching Pécs, a Hungarian town both small and primarily Christian, Margaret realizes right then and there how difficult her mission is going to be.

Yeshiva Days - Learning on the Lower East Side by Jonathan Boyarin

Yeshiva Days, written in 2020, is the story of a place on the Lower East Side with its own distinctive heritage and character, a meditation on the enduring power of Jewish tradition and learning, and a record of a different way of engaging with time and otherness.

New York City's Lower East Side has witnessed a severe decline in its Jewish population in recent decades, yet every morning in the big room of the city's oldest yeshiva, students still gather to study the Talmud beneath the great arched windows facing out onto East Broadway.

The author explores the yeshiva's relationship with the neighborhood, the city, and Jewish and American culture more broadly, and brings vividly to life its routines, rituals, and rhythms. He reflects on the tantalizing meanings of "study for its own sake" in the intellectually vibrant world of traditional rabbinic learning. Yeshiva Days is Jonathan Boyarin's uniquely personal account of the year he spent as both student and observer at Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem, and a poignant chronicle of a side of Jewish life that outsiders rarely see.

Have you visited the CBI Library Lounge?

We hope you will come in, sit, relax, and peruse some of our newest literary acquisitions during the hours that the synagogue is open. You are welcome to borrow any of these books, as long as you sign them out in our provided card box. For security purposes, please contact the office (419.517.8400) before you arrive.