November 2022 Bulletin

November 2022 : Cheshvan ~ Kislev 5783 6525 Sylvania Avenue • Sylvania, OH 43560 • 419-517-8400 • cbitoledo.org

156 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah & Israel A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

THANKSGIVING MESSAGE TO OUR CBI MEMBERS & FRIENDS front page

NOTES FROM THE HAZZAN page 2

TODAH RABBAH TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS page 3

CONGREGATION NEWS page 3-6

SUKKOT/SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER & TASHLICH PHOTOS page 4-5

SUKKAH BUILD PHOTOS page 6

WCBI ROSH CHODESH CHESHVAN page 7

ADULT ED: JEWISH GENEALOGY page 7

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES page 8

COMMUNITY BOOK FESTIVAL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022

page 9

COMMUNITY KRISTALLNACHT COMMEMORATION page 10

HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN & JAN LACKERLICHTERMAN AND FAMILY AND THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL DEEPLY

APPRECIATE

OUR

MEMBERS

AND

FRIENDS AND WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY THANKSGIVING.

OCTOBER CONTRIBUTIONS page 11-12

NOVEMBER YAHRZEITS page 13

CBI ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES page 14

NOVEMBER 2022 CALENDAR page 15

FEATURED BOOKS IN THE CBI LIBRARY page 16

Notes from the Hazzan 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, 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.

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, 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! continued on page 5

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Congregational News 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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

When considering possible alternatives, he had to look no farther than our own David Friedes who instantly and without 3

Congregational News November Special Birthdays

Condolences OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF

A Hearty Mazal Tov & Happy Birthday wishes to the following congregants on the occasion of their milestone birthdays!

Sondra Gallis

Nov. 25

91st Birthday

Fanny Gudelman

Nov. 25

90th Birthday

Carole Lash

Nov. 28

90th Birthday

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

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

Friday, November 25

SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6

November Special Anniversaries Tracy & Brad Schusternan

November 2

25

Rene' & Rich Rusgo

November 17

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Thanksgiving Weekend

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.

Special Birthdays & Anniversaries reflect the "0" or "5" year of the birthday or anniversary.

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. cont. on page 5 4

Congregational News Tashlich at the JCC Lake, October 2, 2022

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.

Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner & Celebration in the new sukkah, Oct. 17, 2022 cont. from page 4 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 (continued from page 2) Daily minyan continued uninterrupted led by Jack katz, Miriam Beckerman, David Weinberg, David Friedes and Butch Stein.

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!

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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

Congregational News 5783 Kol Nidre Appeal Donors as of October 20, 2022 Bonnie Berland Eva & Neriel Bernblum Kim & Stuart Brody Harriet & Marty Davis Trudy & Elliot Eisenberg

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

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 6

Events

Celebrate

�osh �hodesh �HESHVAN Join us as we bake rugelach, enjoy a delicious Fall lunch, and create our own Havdalah candles.

�ednesday� �OVEMBER �� ���� ����� AM in�person at ��� The Tikkun Olam for this program will benefit the Hillel chapters of University of Toledo and Bowling Green University.

Miriam Beckerman at mesb@bex.net by Thursday, November 3rd.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP EARLY The registration fee for this program is $10. Please make your check payable to: Women of CBI and mail to: Miriam Beckerman, 6006 Main Street, Sylvania, OH 43560.

If you are need of transportation, please contact Miriam Beckerman at mesb@bex.net.

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning:

CBI Adult Education Series

"Jewish Genealogy 102 for Intermediates & Beginners" Sunday, November 13, 2022 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at CBI Cathy Sperling and Mike Tamor have been working on their own family trees for several years and are looking forward to sharing their tips and tricks with you.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

Please RSVP to the office so you can receive handouts prior to the program. Cathy will send you some family tree charts for you to fill out. If you have already completed them at a prior workshop, please bring them with you.

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Religious School & Youth Activities Notes from our Principal

Our Religious School Students Decorate & Enjoy the NEW CBI Sukkah

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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Community Events 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

Registering for a Book Festival event is easy!

By Phone

Sherry Majewski at 419-724-0351

By Email

sherry@jewishtoledo.org

Online

www.jewishtoledo.org

At the door: On a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited.

Questions? Contact Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or hallie@jewishtoledo.org

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.

The Northwest Ohio Jewish Book Festival would like to acknowledge the following for their generous support and partnership:

Long Term Community Needs Fund

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Community Events Kristallnacht Commemoration 2022

Voyage of the SS St. Louis

The Trial of

Franklin 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

Commemoration of the 84th Anniversary of Kristallnacht

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.

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.

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.

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Contributions Harry Gometz Fund

CONTRIBUTION LEVELS: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah ** denotes Chai *** denotes Silver **** denotes Double Chai Gold Contribution Platinum Contribution Platinum Chai Contribution Sapphire Contribution Ruby Contribution Emerald Contribution Diamond Contribution

$13 $18 $25 $36 $50 $100 $180 $250 $500 $750 $1000 $1000+ +

All contributions listed were made on or before October 18, 2022

IN MEMORY OF: Gertrude Levitin Harriet & Marty Davis*

Harris/Williams Fund IN MEMORY OF: Gertrude Levitin Debbie & David

Perlmutter**

Hiddur/Kiddush Fund IN HONOR OF: Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday

Anne & Jeff Bauer*** YAHRZEIT:

- PLATINUM-

Saralee Richman Leaderman

Carol & Bill Richman100

SPEEDY RECOVERY: Howard Rosenberg, Speedy Recovery

Sharon Hoicowitz &

Ken Adler** Miriam Lane

YAHRZEIT: Lane Family**

- GOLD-

Miriam Lane

Vivian & Paul Grossman, Jill & Bill Lane50

Camp Ramah Fund YAHRZEIT: Michael Lenenberg Rene Levy**

Cantor's Discretionary Fund - GOLD-

IN APPRECIATION: Cantor Lichterman, In Appreciation Arlene Rubinoff**** IN MEMORY OF: Miriam Lichterman Lynette and Andy Sattler** Gertrude Levitin Edward Ross

Corey Russell*** YAHRZEIT: 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 & Family****

YAHRZEIT: Sue & Joel Zanville****

Lucyle Zanville

Sam Schwartz Minyan Fund Arnold Remer

IN MEMORY OF: Alison Sherman**

Summer Youth & Activities Fund YAHRZEIT: Benjamin Goldberg Cheryl & Lawrence

Goldberg**

Marcia Unger

IN MEMORY OF: Jan Katz**

- PLATINUM-

Marcia Unger

Susan & Steve Kaufman100

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund IN HONOR OF: Larry Kripke, Special Birthday

Gail & Lee Kwait** IN MEMORY OF: Miriam Lichterman Alison Sherman*** Goldie Munster

YAHRZEIT: Bonnie & Jim Swartz**

Hyman Cohen

Rita & Allen Cohen***

Library Fund YAHRZEIT: Gussie Kezur Steve Kezur

Tribute Fund

Carol & Bill Richman100

Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary Fund

IN HONOR OF:

Cantor Lichterman Joan Friedman

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

- PLATINUM-

Bernice Richman

Building Beautification Fund

Safety & Security Fund (cont.)

Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone*

Michael & Renee Quiroga Fund YAHRZEIT: Sylvia Goldman, Beloved Mother

Ron, Nara, Rick, Rachel

Goldman**

IN HONOR OF:

- GOLD-

Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday

Gail & Bob Retske50 - PLATINUM CHAI-

Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday

Sandy Soifer &

Paul Goldner200 IN APPRECIATION: High Holiday Honor Appreciation Rhoda Miller** - PLATINUM-

High Holiday Honor Appreciation

Carol & Bill Richman100 SPEEDY RECOVERY: Sandy Traugott, Speedy Recovery

Luann & Bill Garber** Arnie Remer

IN MEMORY OF: Luann & Bill Garber**

Janice Edelstein Jo Jo & Stu Goldberg*

Nora Romanoff &

Eli Abramson* Rhoda Miller** Gertrude Levitin

Sally & James Shoffer****

- GOLD-

Gertrude Levitin

Leanna Kander50

- PLATINUM-

Gertrude Levitin

- SAPPHIRE-

Gertrude Levitin

Rhonda & Joe Weithman & Family98 Steve & Michele Yant250 YAHRZEIT:

Safety & Security Fund IN HONOR OF: Miriam Beckerman, in Honor of Mayaan Beckerman Marriage to Daniel Kaptur

Jan & Tom Kasle**

Sol C. Guttenberg Bernard Kozel

Mark Friedman

Katharina Tauber

The Tauber & Aiken Families***

Abraham Goldman Shirley & Zale Kohler*** - GOLD-

Jay Joseph Shuer 11

Luann & Bill Garber50

Contributions Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 12th Year Celebration Thank You Song

Tribute Fund (cont.)

- GOLD-

YAHRZEIT:

Esrael Enoch Garber, MD

Luann & Bill Garber50

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

- PLATINUM-

Selma Boyk

Charlotte & Allan Kominars118

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I GOT A CALL ONE WITH AN E THE SAID THEY NEEDED I ASKED WHAT’S IT ABOUT

FROM ANNE & ANNIE THE OTHER HAS NO E TO MEET W ME THEY SAID ‘YOULL SEE’

2.

THEY TOLD ME THAT IS GOING TO HONOR ME THEY SAID FOR 12 YEARS OUR CANTOR OUR HAZZAN

CONGREGATION CBI I SAID PLEASE TELL ME WHY YOU’VE BEEN OUR GUY AND ACTING RAB-BI

3.

IM DEEPLY HUMBLED WITH COVID & MOM’S PASSING YOU’VE ALL HELPED SO MUCH SYNAGOGUES LIKE YOU

THAT YOU’RE ALL HERE IT’S BEEN A TOUGH YEAR TO GET US THROUGH THERE ARE SO VERY FEW

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THOSE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN ZACK SACK AND ZUCKER TO THE SHUL BEHIND THE J NEVER TO REGRET IT

WERE DENA CATHY MEIRA TEMPTED US TO SYLVANIA FOR 12 YEARS WE’D STAY NOT EVEN FOR A DAY

5.

GABI RHODA KIM IT’S YOU NOT ME ALONE COREY BOBBY BOARD YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM $

CATHY LARRY KAREN CHUCK YOUR HARD WORK IT ISN’T LUCK EXEC AND STEVE AND FED WE WILL NEVER BE IN DEBT

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JAN MAYRON AND JENNA WITHOUT YOU ALL HERE I TRUST YOU’LL ALL RETURN CAUSE IF YOU DON’T COME BACK

CHANDLER CAMDEN HARRIET JOEL THIS SIMCHA WOULD LACK A SOUL HOPE YOU COME BACK TOMORROW I’LL BE OVERCOME WITH SORROW

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THE TIME IS GETTING LATE THIS SHABBAT IS SUPER GREAT OUR MOVING TO TOLEDO WE TRUST YOU REALIZE

ITS ALREADY WAY PAST EIGHT OUR APPETITES DID SATE IT MUST HAVE BEEN OUR FATE IT’S ALL YOU WE APPRECIATE!

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more information, contact the office at 419.517.8400.

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November Yahrzeits NOVEMBER 1

7 Cheshvan

Sarah Lacker, Leo Stober

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 Ross

4

10 Cheshvan

Leon Frankel, Gussie Kezur

5

11 Cheshvan

Bess Kanter, Morris Krawetz, David Lipsitz, Ben Miller, Isidor Odenheimer, Ella Rothman

6

12 Cheshvan

Louis H. Joffa, Rose Kalniz, Lois Steinberg Kremer, Lena Mitchell, Rose Palman, Mary Tilchen

7

13 Cheshvan

Milton Karon , Donald Steinberg, M.D., Sherrie Zaft

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14 Cheshvan

Barney Friedman, Steve Kezur, Katie Sack, Florence Siegel, Louis Weinberg, Morris Winer

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15 Cheshvan

Allan Chabler, Bess Newmark Joffa, Meyer Teitlebaum

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16 Cheshvan

Miriam Brickman, Dora C. Mindel

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17 Cheshvan

Donald Harold Berman, Bette Matz, Lawrence Miller, Joseph Palman, Lewis D. Shapiro

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18 Cheshvan

Mary Handler, Samuel Katzman, Harry Krauss

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19 Cheshvan

Philip Markowicz, Rabbi Fishel A. Pearlmutter, Dora Sack

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20 Cheshvan

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

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

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22 Cheshvan

Hyman Cohen, Libby Getz, Morris Goldberg, George Lewis, Belle Michaels, Morris Isadore Miller

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23 Cheshvan

Albert Rosen

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24 Cheshvan

Beatrice Goldman, Nathaniel Jacobs, Rose Kaback, Hariette Leeper, Harry Lepold

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25 Cheshvan

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

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26 Cheshvan

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

21 27 Cheshvan

Harry Bloom, Philip Burg, Helen Cohen, Michael S. Cohen, Doris Grossman, Israel Horowitz, Sydney Schwartzberg, Jeffrey Sherman

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28 Cheshvan

Leonard Davis, Anna S. Dorf, Harry Fogel, Harry L. Glattke, Charles B. Gold, Sharon Hansen, Ruth Kalkstein, Abram Rusitsky

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29 Cheshvan

Harry Klapfish, Julia Lewis, Martin Moskowitz

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30 Cheshvan

Gerald Brookenthal, Emil S. Epstein, Bernice Richman

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1 Kislev

Janine Herman, Stephen Labbie, Edward I. Rosenberg, Barry Russell

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2 Kislev

Benjamin Goldberg, Irving Kastin, Ruth Kastin, Rea Shall

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3 Kislev

Dr. Roseline Intrater, Belle Rosen

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4 Kislev

Ruth Gold, Alfred Levison, Morris Rosenthal

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5 Kislev

Selma Boyk, Minnie Newman, Leo Perelman, Jacques Politi, Rhea Scheinbach, Chuck Tepperman

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6 Kislev

William Fleischer, Peter Scott Levin, Katharina Tauber

You have supported Congregation B’nai Israel during your lifetime.

Please consider B’nai Israel in your will and other estate planning.

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CBI Attendance Guidelines CBI Guidelines for In-Person Attendance ALL congregants are welcomed back to in-person services regardless of vaccine status.

How to access CBI Zoom Programs & Services

Mask-wearing at in-person CBI services and programs for fully vaccinated and boostered attendees is OPTIONAL.

• Check your email for the Zoom link and password for CBI Zoom services.

Un-vaccinated attendees are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear a mask while in the building.

• Click on the link in the body of the email.

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

• If you have never used Zoom, you will be prompted to follow steps to download it on your computer.

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

• After that is successful, click on the link provided in the email, type in the provided password and you will be connected to the Zoom service.

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

A link and passcode will be emailed to congregants.

Thank you for your understanding in this challenging time.

CBI

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF

Ivor Lichterman Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum

How to access CBI Live Stream Services

Minyan Leader

Gabrielle Mallin Administrator gmallin@cbitoledo.org Kim Brody Education & Program Coord. kbrody@cbitoledo.org

On your Computer, Tablet or Cell Phone: • Go to the CBI website, cbitoledo.org.

Rhoda Miller Membership Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Karen McQuade

Kitchen Supervisor

Larry Johnson

Building Supervisor

• At the top of the home page click on the "Live Stream" tab.

• When the page opens, you will be connected to the CBI live stream service.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Corey Russell VP of Administration Ian Katz VP of Ritual Affairs Tom Kasle VP of Youth Activities Kris Mann Secretary Cathy Sperling Treasurer Robert Kripke

On your Television Television::

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

• When YouTube opens, search for "Congregation B'nai Israel

Paul Causman Debbie Katz Liebenthal Dale Levy Michael Tamor Ellen Wilensky

PAST PRESIDENTS Buz Romanoff

You can also access the live stream services through your television if you have a "smart" TV, Roku or streaming stick which gives you access to YouTube.

• Click on the YouTube icon on your TV.

Adrienne Goldberg Jack Katz Howard Moskowitz Fran Weinblatt Dena Zack

- Sylvania, Ohio".

• Be sure to click on the listing that has the photo with Jewish star (see photo above). above).

• We recommend that you "subscribe" to the channel so you can easily locate the live stream for future services.

Howard Rosenberg

HONORARY BOARD TRUSTEES Phyllis Diamond

Howard Rosenbaum

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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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Mazal Tov & L'Chaim!

Please let the office know if you have a simcha or special news that you would like to share with our congregation.

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We will happily post details and photos in the CBI Bulletin, if space allows.

Deadline is the 15th of the previous month. Please call the office at 419-517-8400.

CBI Office Hours Mon. - Fri.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturdays

CLOSED

*Sundays

9:30 AM - 11:30 PM

*when Religious School classes are held in the building (see the monthly calendar)

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.