September 2024 Bulletin

September Av/Elul 5784 6525 Sylvania Avenue • Sylvania, OH 43560 • 419-517-8400 • cbitoledo.org

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

SELICHOT PROGRAM & SERVICE

‫סליחות‬

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NOTES FROM THE HAZZAN page 2

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE page 3

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS page 4-5

CBI MEMBERS RECOGNIZED BY JEWISH FEDERATION OF TOLEDO

Selichot

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Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM In-Person/Live Stream

Join us for a meaning ful introduction to the High Holy Days 7:00 PM: Mincha ~ Third Meal & Dessert Reception ~ High Holiday Drash by Hazzan Lichterman 8:00 PM: Maariv & Havdalah 8:30 PM: Torah Mantle Ceremony 9:00 PM: Selichot Service During the Selichot Service, Hazzan Lichterman will take us through the penitential prayers of the High Holidays.

NO COST for CBI members, however voluntary donations would be appreciated.

Please let us know if you would like to donate when you make your reservation.

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

A SPECIAL MAZAL TOV TO DEVORAH SHULAMIT page 5

WCBI ROSH CHODESH ELUL DINNER & PROGRAM page 6

PARASHAT HASHAVUAH RETURNS page 6

ADULT ED WITH DR. DALE LEVY page 6

WCBI BOOK CLUB page 6

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES page 7

5785/2024 HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES page 8

5785/2024 HIGH HOLIDAY EVENTS: SUKKAH BUILD TASHLICH KEVER AVOT JUNIOR CONGREGATION BREAK THE FAST SUKKOT DINNER SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION page 9-10

AUGUST CONTRIBUTIONS page 11-12

SEPTEMBER YAHRZEITS page 13

SEPTEMBER 2024 CALENDAR page 15

Notes from the Hazzan A Formula for Life For the past several months, I have been unable to attend our daily minyan, except on rare occasions, due to ongoing medical issues. I miss the minyan greatly. I consider it a life’s blood of our congregation, CBI’s daily minyan being the only daily services available for miles around. I take pride in the fact that lately our minyan has undergone somewhat of a revival, seldom lacking a quorum of at least ten, whether in person on Monday and Thursday mornings, or otherwise on Zoom.

The preferred mode of praying in our tradition is with a minyan, the advantages of which are selfevident. When praying in private we must omit certain crucial prayers like Barchu, the Kedusha in the Amidah, Kaddish etc. Praying with a minyan provides an ambience of community sharing that can be a powerful experience. Just ask those who attend regularly.

On the other hand, being confined to davening and praying at home in private, has also afforded me an opportunity for a rather different and more immersive prayer reflection. Without external stimuli that the group minyan provides, I find myself meditating and focusing on prayers I otherwise would have previously overlooked or simply skimmed over.

One such prayer is recited while putting on tefilin in the morning. So rare is it, that it has been omitted from the Conservative prayer book. It was taught to me by my late father when I was 12 and first learning to lay tefilin and associated prayers. Having learnt it by heart as a young lad, it has remained ingrained into my psyche ever since. I feel its content bears sharing and highlighting, and davening at home gave me a refreshed approach to this otherwise obscure prayer.

The prayer contains six references to human traits attributed to God. We pray for God to share these as blessings upon us as well. They are, in sequence ‫טו‬ ‫ידיך‬ ‫ פותח את‬,‫ טוב‬,‫ גבורה‬,‫ חסד‬,‫ בינה‬,‫ – חכמה‬chochmah, binah, chesed, gevurah, tov, potech

et yadecha, yadecha, translated as - wisdom, understanding, kindness, bravery, goodness, an open hand.

Following is my own free translation of the full prayer, based on the Artscroll Siddur (p9): From Your wisdom wisdom,, O supreme God, may You imbue me; From Your understanding make me understand; O share Your kindness abundantly with me; With Your bravery may You defeat my enemies and those who rise against me; O pour out Your goodly oil upon the seven arms of the menorah, so that Your goodness will influence humanity for good; Open Your hand and satisfy the needs of every living being.

(This last line is a quote from Psalm 145:16 – the Ashrei) I believe this much overlooked paragraph is an excellent Judaic formula for living our lives. It bears contemplation and application, as we approach these upcoming High Holidays.

May we all be blessed with these six attributes and thereby enjoy a shana tova, a wonderful new year!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman YAHRZEIT NOTICES...

WE NEED YOUR PHONE NUMBER...

If you are not receiving a yahrzeit notice for a friend or relative and would like one sent annually, please call the office. We will need the English date of death.

If you have disconnected your home land line please call the office with your current cell phone number. Thank you!

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President's Message Beware the Ninth of Av … and Amateur Historians Last month we observed Tisha B’av, the end of three weeks of mourning for the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. The Book of Lamentations emphasizes that in both cases the city had sinned and so brought destruction on itself. Regarding the Second Temple, we usually tell a very simple story that a Jewish rebellion against Roman tyranny was put down by massive military force and ended with the razing of the entire structure. Like all things historical, the story is far more complex, and even more depressing.

Judea and Galilea rose up against Roman tyranny in 68 CE. Having momentarily expelled (read: massacred) the occupiers, the various Jewish sects immediately set on one another. The provisional government was falsely accused of collaborating with Rome and was overthrown by Zealots irreconcilably opposed to any government other than that of G-d. Twelve thousand Jews were murdered by their fellows. As the Roman army sent to put down the rebellion drew near, a second army of Zealots retreated into the city and promptly set out to overthrow the first. This civil war only ended when the Roman siege closed around the walls of Jerusalem … at which point the Zealots burned the city’s food supply to end any hope of reconciliation with Rome. When the Romans broke through seven months later, a half million starving Jews were killed or enslaved, and Temple Mount was leveled.

It is likely, but not certain that the Roman Empire, at the peak of its power, would have prevailed in any case. What is certain is that the Jews made things much worse for themselves. The parallels to the challenges Jews, and indeed all people face in Israel, America and around the world are striking.

As we approach the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur, we ponder how we can make ourselves better people and the world a better place. We might well consider what the disaster of Ninth of Av teaches about the importance of compromise, unity and compassion, as well as the dangers of fanaticism and misinformation.

On a brighter note, despite the horrors and challenges of the past year, Israel and the Jews are still here, and we are here to stay. With that, Helen and I would like to wish the entire CBI family a safe, healthy and prosperous new year. L’shanah Tova!

Mike Tamor, CBI President

PLEASE LET US KNOW

CONTRIBUTE ONLINE

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.

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.

HONORS FOR SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Being called to the bimah is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion. If you are observing a yahrzeit and would like an aliyah, please let the office know by Thursday of that week by calling (419) 517-8400. This insures your name is included in the weekly Torah Guide. If that is not possible, please find our gabbai, Jack Katz, at services on Saturday morning.

CHESED MEALS If you are aware of a congregant who is ill and in need of short term meal assistance, please contact Cantor Lichterman by email at ilichterman@cbitoledo.org. Please, do NOT submit names to the CBI office staff. The assistance provided the congregant in need is short term. There is absolutely no cost to the congregant receiving the meals.

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Congregational News CBI Members Recognized at Federation Annual Meeting

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

Zale Kohler

September 23rd

James Swartz

On Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024 the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo held their Annual Meeting. Five CBI members were recognized with special awards. On behalf of all CBI members, we wish a hearty Mazal Tov to the award recipients!

90tth Birthday 90

JOYCE MORAN

September 6th

Joyce received the Nancy Newbury Spirit of Jewish Family Service Award

Todah Rabah

Each year, in its role as the social services and safety net for Toledo’s Jewish community, Jewish Family Service recognizes a volunteer who embodies the spirit and compassion of the JFS mission.

TO OUR KIDDUSH LUNCH SPONSORS: Dale & Karen Levy Levy August 17 In Memory of Sandra Levy, mother of Dale Levy Linda & Howard Moskowitz August 24 In Honor of their 55th Wedding Anniversary

KEN BROCHIN Ken received the Marjorie Siegel Jewish Communal Service Award of Excellence

Christina & Ian Katz August 31 In Honor of the Auf Ruf of Christina & Ian Katz

Established to recognize an outstanding Jewish communal employee or volunteer for their leadership in promoting Jewish values and improving Jewish life, the award acknowledges valuable contributions of the recipient and the deep appreciation of the Board of Directors and staff of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

A Special Yasher Koach & Thank You TO THOSE WHO FILLED IN WHILE THE HAZZAN WAS ON MANDATORY VOCAL REST Miriam Beckerman, Paul Causman, Adam Davis, Andy Davis, Ellen Federman, David Friedes, Sue Ann Hochberg, Jack Katz, Dale Levy, Howard Moskowitz, Ann & Howard Rosenberg, Judy & David Weinberg, Charles Wittenberg

Mazal Tov to...

• Irina Zaurov for winning the "Best Director" award at the OCTA Jr. Regional Competition (Ohio Community Theater Association) for her stage direction of the show "the Prom" at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre.

LOIS LEVISON & SUSAN RICHARDS

• Baylee Mallin, daughter of Gabi & Mike Mallin, for winning the "Outstanding Musical Theatre Performance" at OCTA Jr. as Dee Dee in The Toledo Repertoire Theatre production of "the Prom".

Lois and Susan received the Shining Light Award Created in 2019 to recognize outstanding community volunteers who find meaning and reward in giving of their time and energy for the greater good of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

• Dr. Blair Grubb for being one of 21 recipients of the 2024 Awards for Creative and Scholarly Activity from the University of Toledo. He was recognized for 20 peer-reviewed articles written on pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of disorders of the autonomic nervous system.

HANNAH CHERNOW Hannah received the Young Volunteers Award

57885 Kol Nidre Appeal 57 Please watch your mailbox for the 5785 Kol Nidre Appeal donation envelopes. We thank you in advance for your support of Congregation B'nai Israel.

Established in 1999, the High School Leadership Award recognizes exceptional high school students from each local synagogue, the local BBYO chapter, and Friendship Circle.

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Congregational News Mazal Tov to...

A Special Mazal Tov to...

Devorah Shulamit

• Diane & Jim Perlman on the birth of their grandson, Jett James. Proud parents are Hillary & Brandon Bursztynski.

Congregation B’nai Israel is proud to congratulate Devorah Shulamit on chairing the 35th Annual Interfaith Blood Drive (the oldest ongoing Interfaith blood drive in the nation and beyond) and Gala which she has chaired since its inception.

The event took place on June 29th and 30th at Grace Lutheran Church. Through her dedication and hard work fifty-five units of blood were donated this year. Each unit can save the lives of three people.

Gold Contribution to the Hiddur Fund from Mary Bilyeu "In Appreciation of Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, Fagie Benstein, and Judy Weinberg, for their dedication as teachers and for serving as Bet Din; Christina Katz, who welcomed our class to her home for immersion into the mikveh; my fellow conversion classmates, Kennedy Newell and Lizzie Zura; Gabi Mallin and Rhoda Miller, who helped to coordinate our conversion ceremony and reception; Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone, for sponsoring kiddush in honor of our conversion; and all of Congregation B'nai Israel for always being so heimish."

Having needed blood at one point in her life she waited two weeks until blood could be found due to a shortage at that time. She realized the importance of helping so that others do not have to deal with the same situation.

The blood drive is organized each year by Devorah and a team of volunteers; no one is paid except the workers from Red Cross. Although there used to be a two-day drive (which many Jewish people preferred), Red Cross will no longer have a drive on a Sunday.

Lulav & Etrog Set with Hoshanoth

On Sunday, June 30th, the Gala was held. Devorah was instrumental in soliciting food from a wide variety of food vendors and congregations, all of whom donated their food so that dinner could be served to one hundred attendees at no cost. There were foods from six different ethnicities.

Attendees shared tables with those of other religious groups and the discussions were very pleasant and meaningful. All leftover food was donated to St. Paul’s Community Center.

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

by Friday, September 20, 2024.

Following dinner everyone moved to the church sanctuary.

Here participants from eleven religious groups sang, danced, chanted, played instruments, and offered prayers to those who attended. The Gospel Choir really had the place enlivened at the end of the evening!

ORDER YOURS NOW Price: $60 per set

Devorah has a background as a nurse, a licensed social worker, and a counselor. She has represented the Jewish community at a multi-faith service each month for the last few years. She was also instrumental in obtaining sponsors, having a peace pole created and installed on the Federation/JCC/YMCA grounds. She is truly a treasure for our community!

We Invite You to Experience the Most Holy Time of the Year If you or a member of your family would like to be a part of High Holiday services, please email Howard Moskowitz at dochjm@aol.com. If you participated in services last year, you will be contacted to confirm your participation this year.

CBI Office HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Mon. Sept. 2 Wed. Oct. 2 Thu. Oct. 3 Fri. Oct. 4

Closed Labor Day Closed at 12pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Closed Rosh Hashanah - Day 1 Closed Rosh Hashanah - Day 2

Choose from:

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• Chanting from the Torah • English or Hebrew Reading • Open/Close the Ark

• Chanting the Haftarah • Carry, lift, or dress the Torah • Usher... and more!

Events Nosh & Knowledge: CBI Adult Ed Series

Celebrate

"What Do We Mean by Spirituality?"

�osh �hodesh �LUL "Creative Ideas for Preparing Ourselves for the Fall Holidays"

with speaker, Dr. Dale Levy Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:30 AM

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Many people have a poorly defined notion of spirituality. This may be related to when our formal religious education ended (e.g. at B'nai Mitzvah) or perhaps related to never really taking the time to learn about it. Some people describe a spiritual experience they have had, yet still can't say what Spirituality is.

Join us as we enjoy dinner together and then get creative making decorations for the CBI Sukkah.

RSVP by August 28th, 2024 to Judy Weinberg at judyweinberg@buckeye-express.com. The registration fee for this program is $15 and includes dinner. Please make your checks payable to "Women of CBI" and mail to Judy Weinberg, 3436 Goddard Road, Toledo 43606.

During this program, we will try to develop a more mature concept of Spirituality through studying texts in Tanach and the Siddur. The program will be interactive with participation from those attending.

If transportation is needed, please let us know when you RSVP.

Contact Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org to RSVP.

OPEN TO THE WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS The Tikkun Olam for this program will be cash donations to benefit The Ability Center.

WCBI BOOK CLUB: September Selection

The Thread Collectors

by Shaunna J. Edwards & Alyson Richman

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 10:30 AM at CBI 1863: In a small Creole cottage in New Orleans, an ingenious young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army.

Bound to a man who would kill her if he knew of her clandestine activities, Stella has to hide not only her efforts but her love for William, a Black soldier and a brilliant musician. Meanwhile, in New York City, a Jewish woman stitches a quilt for her husband, who is stationed in Louisiana with the Union Army. Between abolitionist meetings, Lily rolls bandages and crafts quilts with her sewing circle for other soldiers, too, hoping for their safe return home. But when months go by without word from her husband, Lily resolves to make the perilous journey South to search for him. As these two women risk everything for love and freedom during the brutal Civil War, their paths converge in New Orleans, where an unexpected encounter leads them to discover that even the most delicate threads have the capacity to save us. Loosely inspired by the authors' family histories, this stunning novel will stay with readers for a long time.

TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK

Join us each Friday morning to discuss and learn the weekly Torah portion with fellow CBI members and friends

Friday Mornings at 11 AM -12 PM In-Person at CBI September 6,13, 20, 27, 2024 NO REGISTRATION NEEDED A KNOWLEDGE OF TORAH IS NOT REQUIRED

Debbie Perlmutter will be the discussion leader for this book club meeting. RSVP to Ellen Federman at efederman@ sbcglobal.net by Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Let's all learn together!

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

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OPEN TO THE WOMEN OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS

Religious School & Youth Activities Volunteer to Help Hungry Children in Toledo

Notes from our Principal We hope you are all having a terrific summer and gearing up for the new school year! David S. Stone Religious School is scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 8th. Our Religious School Families are invited to join us for a welcome back breakfast from 9:30-10:00 on September 8th.

Please check your email soon for Religious school forms. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10 AM-12 PM at the Cherry Street Mission Building 1501 Monroe Street

Kim Brody, Principal, David S. Stone Religious School

We are in need of 8-12 volunteers.

The volunteers will be putting together packages of food for children that live in the Toledo area.

RSVP by Sept. 5, 2024 to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org

David S. Stone Religious School September 2024 Calendar

The High Holidays are Right Around the Corner

September

Sautter's Market Kosher Food ordering schedule has changed to every two weeks.

If you are need of kosher food for the High Holidays such as brisket, chicken, raisin challah etc., place your order BEFORE Monday, September 9th as the order will be placed on that day to deliver on September 20th.

To place your order, call Sautter's Market in Sylvania at 419-885-3505. For a meat order, call the meat department and ask for Kim. Contact the bakery for raisin challah or other holiday baked goods.

Sun. 9/8

FIRST DAY: Rel. School 9:30 -11:30 AM Family Breakfast 9:30-10:00 AM

Wed.

9/11

Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun.

9/15

Religious School - 9:30 -11:30 AM

Wed.

9/18

Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun.

9/22

Religious School - 9:30 -11:30 AM

Wed.

9/25

Hebrew School 4:15-5:45 PM

Sun.

9/29

Religious School - 9:30 -11:30 AM

HELP SUPPORT OUR BITUSY & KADIMA KIDS FUTURE ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

HIRE A MENSCH

DONATING RELIGIOUS OBJECTS TO CBI If you are downsizing your home, be aware that it is permissible to throw away old kippot. Unfortunately, we cannot accept old books on Jewish subjects from your library.

We would be glad to receive your old prayer books, tallitot or other religious objects for burial.

• Yard Cleanup • Garage Cleanup • Moving items to Attic or Basement • Computer Help

SNOW BIRDS…...

• Silver Polishing

Let us know when you will be leaving the Toledo area so that we can ensure you receive your bulletins without interruption. Please call the office at 419.517.8400.

and much more!

Contact Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org to hire a Mensch for household tasks.

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High Holidays 2024/5785 High Holiday Services 57 57885 - September/October 2024 We warmly welcome back Rabbi Elliot Gertel to partner with Cantor Lichterman at High Holiday Services SAT SEPT 28 9:30 AM 12:45 PM 7:00 PM

Shabbat Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream Shabbat Mincha Service - In Person SELICHOT Third Meal, Havdalah, Torah Mantle Ceremony, & Service - In Person/Live Stream

WED OCT 2 5:45 PM

EREV ROSH HASHANAH Evening Service - In Person/Live Stream

THU OCT 3 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 5:45 PM

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream Jr. Congregation - In Person Evening Service - In Person/Zoom

MON OCT 14 8:00 AM 5:45 PM

Morning Service - In Person/Zoom Evening Service - Zoom

TUE OCT 15 5:45 PM Evening Service - Zoom WED OCT 16 5:45 PM

EREV SUKKOT Evening Service - Zoom

THU OCT 17 9:30 AM

SUKKOT DAY 1 Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream

5:45 PM

Evening Service - In Person/Live Stream

FRI OCT 4 8:30 AM 5:45 PM

7:31 PM ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2/KABBALAT SHABBAT Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream FRI OCT 18 Evening Service - Zoom 9:30 AM

SUKKOT DAY 2/KABBALAT SHABBAT Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream

SAT OCT 5 9:30 AM 12:45 PM

SHABBAT SHUVAH Shabbat Services - In Person/Live Stream Shabbat Mincha Service - In Person

5:45 PM

SUN OCT 6 9:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

FAST OF GEDALIA Morning Service - In Person/Zoom SUKKAH BUILD TASHLICH @ JCC Lake

11:00 AM

KEVER AVOT - meet at Cemetery

6:56 PM

7:53 PM

6:52 PM

7:50 PM

MON OCT 7 8:00 AM 5:45 PM

Light Holiday Candles

6:33 PM

Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

6:30 PM

Shabbat Ends

(graveside weather permitting, otherwise in the cemetery Chapel)

(Kiddush in the Sukkah) Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

(Kiddush in the Sukkah)

Evening Service - Zoom Light Shabbat Candles

SHABBAT/CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Shabbat & Holiday Morning Service

SUN OCT 20 9:30 AM 5:00 PM

CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Morning Service - In Person/Zoom SUKKOT DINNER

MON OCT 21 8:00 AM

CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Morning Service - In Person/Zoom

Morning Service - In Person/Zoom Evening Service - Zoom

(Kiddush in the Sukkah)

SAT OCT 19 9:30 AM

7:28 PM

(weather permitting - bring bread)

Light Holiday Candles

- In Person/Live Stream (Kiddush in the Sukkah) Shabbat Ends

(Service begins at 5:00 PM - In Person/Live Stream)

(Breakfast in the Sukkah)

5:45 PM

Evening Service - Zoom

TUE OCT 8 & WED OCT 9 5:45 PM Evening Service - Zoom

TUE OCT 22 5:45 PM

CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Evening Service - Zoom

THU OCT 10 8:00 AM 5:45 PM

Morning Service - In Person/Zoom Evening Service - Zoom

WED OCT 23

5:45 PM

HOSHANA RABBAH/ EREV SHEMINI ATZERET Evening Service - Zoom

FRI OCT 11 6:30 PM

EREV YOM KIPPUR KOL NIDRE - in Person/Live Stream

THU OCT 24 9:30 AM

SAT OCT 12 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 4:30 PM

YOM KIPPUR Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream Jr. Congregation- In Person YIZKOR - In Person/Live Stream Mincha/N’ilah Service - In Person/Live Stream

SHEMINI ATZERET Holiday Morning Service - In Person/Live Stream

11:00 AM 5:45 PM

YIZKOR - in Person/Live Stream SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION & DESSERT

BREAK THE FAST AT CBI

FRI OCT 25 9:30 AM

6:41 PM

7:39 PM

7:30 PM

6:23 PM

Light Shabbat/Holiday Candles (candles in lobby)

7:21 PM

Shabbat/Holiday Ends

SUN OCT 13 8:30 AM SUKKAH BUILD - Rain date 9:30 AM Morning Service - In Person/Zoom

5:45 PM 6:20 PM

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Light Holiday Candles

(Kiddush in the Social Hall)

- In Person/Live Stream (Service begins at 5:45 PM - In Person/Live Stream) Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

SIMCHAT TORAH/KABBALAT SHABBAT Morning Service - in Person/Live Stream (Kiddush in the Social Hall)

Evening Service - Zoom Light Shabbat Candles

High Holidays 2024/5785 Help Build the CBI Sukkah Build

High Holiday Services Junior Congregation

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Rain date: Sun., Oct. 13, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Thursday October 3, 2024 at 10:30 AM

We will be constructing the new, larger sukkah purchased last year. Please bring a ladder if you are able. We will let you know if any other tools are needed.

Yom Kippur Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM

To volunteer, contact Mike Mallin by calling 440-821-4526 or email mmallin61@gmail.com.

CBI will provide Rosh Hashanah services and Yom Kippur services for our younger congregants. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade.

Tashlich

Call the office to register for our High Holiday Jr. Congregation at 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the JCC Lake at 10:00 AM

PLEASE RSVP IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING

On or before Rosh Hashanah it is tradition to go to a river or spring (preferably one that has fish in it) and recite special penitential prayers. Tossing bread crumbs in the water is symbolic of casting away our sins and starting a new year with a clean slate.

High Holiday Babysitting BABYSITTING will be available for children up to 5 years of age during High Holiday Services (Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & Yom Kippur) from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Bring your own bread and meet us at the lake behind the campus.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR BABYSITTING Rosh Hashanah Day 1, October 3, 2024

Kever Avot

Yom Kippur, Oct. 12, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024 11:00 AM at Beth Shalom Cemetery

Cost is $5 per child per service Call the office to register 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

Kever Avot, the tradition of visiting the graves of our parents and loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, can evoke a wealth of emotions and memories.

We will meet at Beth Shalom Cemetery (420 Otter Creek Road, Oregon, Ohio) where Hazzan Lichterman will assist those wanting special memorial prayers recited at the graves of their loved ones. If there is inclement weather, we will meet in the Chapel followed by Hazzan Lichterman visiting individual graves at the cemetery.

SHARE YOUR SIMCHA… if you have a simcha or special news that you would like to share with our congregation, we will happily post details in the CBI bulletin, if space allows. Deadline is the 15th of the month.

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High Holidays 2024/5785 Simchat Torah Celebration & Dessert In-Person & Live Stream

Fri., October 25 25,, 2024 at CBI

at Congregation B'nai Israel

Simchat Torah Services & Hakafot to follow

Yom Kippur Break the Fast

NO COST, however voluntary donations would be appreciated.

Please let us know when you make your resrvation.

Saturday, October 12 12,, 2024 at CBI Break the Fast immediately following N'ilah service at approximately 7:30 PM

Join us in the sanctuary and social hall where we will sing festive songs, dance with the Torah, drink a l'chaim, wave our flags, show off our craziest hats, and unroll the entire Torah scroll. Our Religious School students will also be invited to participate in hakafot. We will also enjoy a delicious ice cream bar.

$20 per person RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MONDAY, OCT. 21 21,, 2024

Last-minute cancellations or no-shows will be charged for the event if the office is not notified 48 hours before the event.

RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MONDAY, OCT. 14, 2024 We hope that you will attend this meaningful and fun Sukkot dinner outside in the CBI Sukkah, decorated by our Religious School children and Women of CBI. As we enjoy our delicious pasta meal, Cantor Lichterman will discuss the "Ushpizin", otherwise known as the supernatural guests that visit during this festival holiday.

JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE

Sukkot Dinner at CBI Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

Dinner in Sukkah, then Services to follow

RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

$15 per person

Last-minute cancellations or no-shows will be charged for the event if the office is not notified at least 48 hours before the event.

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August Contributions Cantor's Discretionary Fund (cont.)

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

$13 $18 $25 $36 $50 $100 $180 $200 $250 $360 $500 $750 $1000+

All contributions listed were made on or before August 15, 2024

Building Beautification Fund - B'NAI MITZVAH -

James Schroeder

YAHRZEIT: Richard Schroeder*

- SILVER -

Bela Lipszyc

Jacob Lipszyc***

Camp Ramah Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Tina Stone

Kathryn Linver*

Cantor's Discretionary Fund - SAPPHIRE -

IN APPRECIATION:

In Appreciation of Cantor Lichterman for facilitating the Bar Mitzvah of Harrison Prater

Anne & Jeff Bauer SPEEDY RECOVERY:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Cantor Lichterman, Speedy Recovery

Jo-Jo and Stu Goldberg* - CHAI -

Cantor Lichterman, Speedy Recovery

Hope, Greg, Jeremy, Adam,

& Adam Davis** - GOLD -

Cantor Lichterman, Speedy Recovery

Dolores & Ken Alexander IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Stanley Radin

Bonnie Ross & Dick Herman*

Leonard Garber

Amy & Barry Nistel*

Harry Garfinkel

Harriet Lacker**

- SILVER -

Lynn Friedman

Pam & Peter Dewitz***

- PLATINUM -

Manuel Ganch

Barrie Ganch Galvin & Daniel Galvin

Harry Gometz Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- CHAI-

Leonard Garber

Harriet Davis**

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Marty Davis

Vicki & Ed Aqua****

- GOLD -

Marty Davis

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

- PLATINUM -

Marty Davis

Helen Kerper

- DOUBLE PLATINUM CHAI -

Marty Davis

Nadya Swedan YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

David A. Fettman Harry Gometz

Hope, Greg, Jeremy, Adam, & Andy Davis**

Herman Goldhammer Harriet Davis**

Marty Davis

Steve Rosenbaum & Family

Marty Davis

Teri Goralski & Bobbye Shall

IN HONOR OF:

- SILVER -

Maureen & George Glasser, Special Anniversary

Susan & Steve Kaufman*** YAHRZEIT:

- SILVER -

E. Mitchell Kaufman Susan & Steve Kaufman*** - GOLD -

Anne Walker Julius Walker

Barbara & Marv Walker

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund IN HONOR OF:

- PLATINUM -

Wedding of Alison Sherman & Bryan Ehrens

Melissa & Sam Steinberg IN MEMORY OF:

- CHAI -

Tina Stone

Rhoda Miller**

- PLATINUM -

Larry Kripke

David Kaldor

Deann Shapiro

Roanne & Lannie Katzman***

Leona Soldinger

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

Harry Gometz

Harriet Davis

- GOLD -

YAHRZEIT:

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Howard Smith

Steven & Michelle Smith & Family****

- GOLD -

Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Eleanor Golding & Family

Library Fund

- SILVER -

IN HONOR OF:

- PLATINUM -

Anne & Jeff Bauer, Bar Mitzvah of Grandson, Harrison Prater Joe Wittenberg YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

Hiddur/Kiddush Fund IN HONOR OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Diane & Jim Perlman, birth of new grandson

Fran & Chuck Weinblatt* - DOUBLE CHAI -

Samuel Mann

Jan Mann Schott**

Harry Zankel

Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone**

Andrew Winter

The Winter & Vrudny Family****

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Ann & Howard Rosenberg, Special Anniversary

Cathy & Michael Gordon****

Lily E. Baron Fund

IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Marty Davis

Judy & Joel Scheinbach*

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Leonard Garber - SILVER -

Henrietta Rosenberg Ann & Howard

Rosenberg*** - GOLD -

Max Sherman Sylvia Rosenberg

YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

Samuel Katz

Debbie Katz & Jon Liebenthal**

Cathy & Michael Gordon**** YAHRZEIT:

Esther & Barry Sherman

- PLATINUM -

- GOLD -

- PLATINUM -

YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary Fund

Linda & Howard Moskowitz

Mervyn Russell, Beloved Father Corey Russell 11

Marian & Stanley Oberlin Fund - B'NAI MITZVAH -

YAHRZEIT:

Isadore Schall, Beloved Father

Susan & Alan Schall*

Religious School Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Stanley Radin

Phyllis & Richard Bernstein*

August Contributions Religious School Fund (cont.)

- DOUBLE CHAI -

IN MEMORY OF:

Harvey "Bud" McGrew

Shari & David Panich**** YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

A. Jack Walkin

Saundra Yaffe**

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Sarah Ann Anchel

Phyllis & Richard Bernstein****

- PLATINUM -

Vivian Portnoy

The Portnoy Family

Sam Schwartz Minyan Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Leonard Garber

Debbie Katz & Jon Liebenthal*

Safety & Security Fund - DOUBLE CHAI -

IN HONOR OF:

Linda & Howard Moskowitz, Special Anniversary

Jan & Tom Kasle**** - CHAI -

YAHRZEIT:

William Hirsch, Beloved Grandfather

Cathy & Steve Sperling** - SILVER -

Helen Lesky

Safety & Security Fund (cont.)

Diana & Jack Lipszyc***

Mervyn Russell, Beloved Husband Marlene Russell***

YAHRZEIT: Shirley Fruchtman Sue & Joel Zanville*** - DOUBLE CHAI -

Honorable David Katz

Debbie Katz &

Jon Liebenthal**** Shirley Post

Bruce, Sheila, Jordon, & Brynna Post****

Lynn Friedman

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

- GOLD -

Tribute Fund IN HONOR OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Bat Mitzvah Ellie Niejedlik Bat Mitzvah Lois Levison Ellen Bazer - CHAI -

IN MEMORY OF:

Harvey "Bud" McGrew Gail Cooper** - GOLD -

Leonard Garber - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP Fund - CHAI -

IN HONOR OF:

Jan & Cantor Ivor Lichterman's New Home

Doris & Buz Steinberg** 30th Anniversary B'not Mitzvah CBI 2024 Conversion Class Betty Goldstein** - CHAI -

Albie Romanoff

IN MEMORY OF: Betty Goldstein**

Summer Youth & Activities Fund - CHAI -

Theodore Gersz

YAHRZEIT:

Gail & Bob Retske YAHRZEIT:

L.A. Miller, Jr.

Rhoda Miller& Family*

Adele Striker Adolph Wiegler Sigmund Wiegler Sarah Arkin

Mark Friedman*

- CHAI -

Lillian Barry

Michael Barry**

- SILVER -

Elsie Liber

David Liber***

- GOLD -

Fred Wexler

Mark Wexler, Barbara Frankel Wexler, Bryan & Andrea

Rachel Wajskol

Asia Wajskol

Judy Gersz & Family** IN MEMORY OF:

- DOUBLE PLATINUM CHAI -

Leonard Garber

Shelly & Gary Fruchtman & Family

Visit the CBI Gift Shop for all your High Holiday Needs • Shabbat Candles • Candlesticks • Kiddush cups • Challah Covers • Challah Knives & Boards • Havdallah Sets • Holiday Items • Shofars • Menorahs

• Jewelry Assortment • Mezuzzot & Scrolls • Tallits (Prayer Shawls) • Women's & Men's Kippot • Tzedakah Boxes • Jewish Books • Kid's Holiday Items • Jewish Books and much, much more!

To make an appointment, please contact the office at 419-517-8400 during business hours or call Roanne Katzman at 419 882-2111.

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September Yahrzeits SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1 Av 28 Joseph Chasin, David A. Fettman, Morris Karp, Samuel Laderman, Aaron Levison, Anna Phillips, Andrew Winter 2

Av 29

Arlynne Gold, Rebecca Gittel Kasle, Ira Levison, Mervyn Russell, Goldie Sakheim, Elsie Siegman, Leona Davis Soldinger

3

Av 30

Lily E. Baron, Max L. Cohen, Elizabeth Held, Deann Shapiro, Julius Walker

4

Elul 1

Sadye Boss, Boris Brauer, Louis Robbins, Goldie Swartz

5

Elul 2

Eli Benstein, Linwood Miller Jr., Morris Palman, Ruth Zimmerman

6

Elul 3

Zelda Batchko, David Friedman, Ira Goldstein

7

Elul 4

Ida Rosenbaum, Henrietta Rosenberg, Roza Stahl, Rachel Wajskol

8

Elul 5

Sarah Cooperman

9

Elul 6

Ruth Cutler, Benzion Cuznir, Hyman Kigel, Irene Kronick, Elsie Liber, Isadore Schall, Robert Wallick, Leeta Nistel

10 Elul 7

Stanley Leeper, Harry Zankel

11 Elul 8

Manuel Ganch, Harry Gometz, William Hirsch, Reuben Marenberg, Philip Papurt, Jean B. Schwartz, Goldie Siegman

12 Elul 9

Julia Altman, Faylayn Liber, Morris B. Singer

13 Elul 10

Mollie Leibovitz, Vivian Portnoy, Linda Cohen

14 Elul 11

Dorothy Duckworth, Sam Helberg, Ruth Lepold, Sam Mainwold, Albert Perlman, Henry Salzman, Max Steinberg, Fred Wexler

16 Elul 12

Theodore Gersz, Arthur Klein, Bernard Kozel, David R. Rubin, Jacob Yuro

16 Elul 13

Dave Blumberg, Edith Friedmar, Shirley Fruchtman, Lillian Perlman, Howard Yaffe

17 Elul 14

Jane Bloom, Elinor Brochin, Clara Katcher, Yisrael Zaliouk

18 Elul 15

Brenda Lynne Forman, Abe Kigel, Samuel Kohler, Golda Lieberman, Melvin Newmark

19 Elul 16

Beverly Fradkin, Herman Goldhammer, Theresa Gottschalk, Evelyn Krauss, Evelyn Simon

20 Elul 17

Shirley Post, Mabel Smith, Abe M. Steinberg, Phyllis Unger, Leon H. Yaffe

21 Elul 18

Louis Danziger, Sol C. Guttenberg, Helen Trattner

22 Elul 19

Lawrence Beckerman, Charles Kale, Saul Korman, Samuel Ravin, Joseph Sakheim, Bernie Vogel

23 Elul 20

Jacob Baneth, Viola Miller

24 Elul 21

Frieda Caplan, Paul Sussman

25 Elul 22

William Goldstein, Kathryn Limerick, Dorothy Siegel, Aron Wajskol

26 Elul 23

Saul Birnkrandt, Hillel Frankel, William Hamerman, Sadye Rabb, Phillip Tilchen

27 Elul 24

Julia Gerson, Edwin Goldstein, Helen Hess, Maurice Levey, Norman Levitin, James Schroeder

28 Elul 25

Norman Katcher, Maxwell J. Malkin, Dina Millsberg, Harvey Rosen

29 Elul 26

Celia Fishbein, Morris Kornblet

30 Elul 27

David Barry, Sadie Damrauer, Lynn Friedman, Benjamin H. Goldstein, Lorna Neuman

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 Zoom & Live Stream Access CBI Weekly Services Schedule

CBI

Mon. & Thurs. Morning Minyan 8:00 AM - In Person/Zoom Monday ~ Thursday Evening Minyan & Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 PM - Zoom

How to access CBI Live Stream Services

Saturday Morning Shabbat 9:30 AM - In Person/Live Stream *Sunday Morning Minyan 9:30 AM - In Person/Zoom

On your Computer, Tablet or Cell Phone:

*when religious schoool is in session

• Go to the CBI website, cbitoledo.org.

The link and passcode for weekday Zoom services is included in the Wednesday Update email sent to all CBI members.

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

If you need the information resent to you, email gmallin@cbitoledo.org with your request.

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

On your Television Television::

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

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.

STAFF

• Click on the YouTube icon on your TV.

Ivor Lichterman Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org

• When YouTube opens, search for "Congregation B'nai Israel - Sylvania, Ohio".

Gabrielle Mallin Administrator gmallin@cbitoledo.org

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

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

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

Rhoda Miller Membership Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Karen McQuade

• 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.

Kitchen Supervisor

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Mike Tamor VP of Administration, Education & Youth Activities Kris Mann VP of Ritual Affairs Howard Moskowitz VP of Activities Josh Sherman Secretary Paul Causman Treasurer Dick Greenblatt

How to access CBI Zoom Programs & Services

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Miriam Beckerman Tom Kasle Josh Leizerman Fran Weinblatt Dena Zack

Elliot Eisenberg Dale Levy Mike Mallin Jim Wilson

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

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

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

PAST PRESIDENT

• 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.

Corey Russell

HONORARY BOARD TRUSTEES Phyllis Diamond

A link and passcode will be emailed to congregants.

Chuck Traugott 14

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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.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42

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

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)

I would like to make the following donation to Congregation B'nai Israel: In Honor of

In Memory of

In Appreciation

Of:

Speedy Recovery

Yahrzeit

Contribution Amount:

Please select a fund to which you would like to direct your contribution:

____ Religious School

____ Building Beautification - Marilyn Devenow

____ Hiddur/Kiddush

____ Bobbi & Amy Rosenbloom

____ Burton Kalniz Clergy Retirement

____ Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary

____ Safety & Security

____ Camp Ramah - Yale B. Roberts

____ Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Israel Program

____ Samuel Schwartz Minyan

____ Cantor's Discretionary

____ Library

____ Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP

____ Harris/Williams

____ Lily E. Baron

____ Summer Youth & Activities

____ Harry Gometz

____ Marian & Stanley Oberlin

____ Tribute

____ Helen Fink Burke

____ Michael & Renee Quiroga

____ Wasserstrom Chapel Furnishings

Mail To:

Made By:

Address:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

City/State/Zip:

Payment Method: Checks may be made payable to Congregation B'nai Israel.

Credit Card *Card Number:

Check # ____________

Bill Account Exp:

Cash 3 Digit Sec.#:

*A 3% processing fee will be added to credit card transactions.

Please mail to: Congregation B'nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania, OH 43560 or contribute online at cbitoledo.org