March 2015 bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel

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

A congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservatiave Judaism 148 years of consecrated service to God, Torah and Israel March 1 - 31, 2015 10 Adar - 11 Nisan, 5775

CELEBRATE PURIM AT CBI

2015 Purimspiel Rogers and Hammerspiel The Sound of Shushan

March 4 at 6:30 p.m.

A story of the background shenanigans surrounding the casting of a sweet and beautiful ingenue, who takes the place of an experienced actress, but who proves herself to be tougher than originally thought, set to the music of The Sound of Music.

3Z Productions Deena, Sophie and Meira Zucker

TRADITIONAL MEGILLAH READING MINCHA AND MAARIV IN THE CHAPEL AT 7:30 P.M.

Join Rabbi Miller and the band “The Boysch” for a fun filled Shabbat Celebration!

Rockin’ Shabbat Friday, March 20th Family Style dinner at 6 p.m.

Service at 7 p.m.

Oneg Shabbat will follow program

Adults - $12 Children 6-12 - $6 5 and under - no charge $36 max price per household.

Reservations by March 13th 419-517-8400 or ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

Notes from the Cantor “The Apparel Oft Proclaims The Man” The above quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet is perhaps reminiscent of God’s command to Moses in the Torah, “You shall make sacred garments for Aaron your brother for dignity and adornment.” (Exodus 28: 2).

What made me think of these quotes is the approach of Purim, which will be celebrated at our congregation on Wednesday March 4th with a full evening’s program of fun, food, entertainment and tradition in the true spirit of this most joyous of Jewish holidays that you won’t want to miss!

But these quotes also expose (no pun intended – read on!) a more serious side to Purim that can be demonstrated through the clothes or “costumes” we wear – that of masks and disguise, masquerades and concealment, robes, exposure and intrigue. In the Hamlet quote, Polonius is giving advice to his son Laertes who is departing for Paris, and concludes with the famous words of wisdom, a continuation of the quote in the title above, “This above all: to thine ownself be true.” That in essence is the story of Purim!

The Persian King Achashverosh, according to our tradition, was not really of royal origin; rather by marrying Vashti he married into Persian royalty.

Her banishment or killing for refusing to remove her royal robes (note the play on clothing here) created a problem with royalty for the King.

The plot thickens as Haman the interloper, who seems to rise from nowhere, is out for his own personal power possibly at the expense of the king.

Mordechai take his own fate into his hands by standing up for his Jewishness and refusing to bow down to Haman. As the plot thickens Mordechai removes his clothes and puts on sackcloth and ashes and mourns at the palace gates, as its forbidden to enter the palace unsummoned or in inappropriate attire.

Furthermore when Esther is appointed queen, Mordechai at first warns her not to reveal her true Jewish identity, fearful of the consequences for the Jews.

But as matters deteriorate he admonishes her (Esther 4: 14) that the continued concealment of her identity

will bring disaster upon her and her family. Mordechai demands similar self-sacrifice of Esther to save the Jews, just as he took his destiny into his own hands against Haman’s inflated ego – because no one, not even the Queen, was allowed access to the King unless summoned. Esther declares the famous words of the Megillah (4: 16), “v’cha’asher avad’ti avad’ti – if I die I die,” or, ‘so be it, what will be will be…’

When the King asks Haman what shall be done (6: 6-7) to the person he wishes to honor, Haman, thinking its him the King is going to honor, advises Achashverosh to clothe the honoree in the King’s apparel including the royal crown and horse.

In this story of hidden identities, even God’s name we know to be hidden within the Megillah. God’s more common names are not overtly stated, rather God’s presence is hidden in words such as “Makom,” “Mi,” “Hamelech” etc. The reader is expected to come to the full realization that God is behind the story of the redemption of the Persian Jews. Perhaps it is no coincidence that the only Parshah during Moses’s lifetime from which his name is missing is Parshat Tetsaveh which is always read around Purim (this year in fact on Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat before Purim).

This could be taken as a wake-up call to us Jews around the world concerning the alarming rise in antiSemitism, and the furor surrounding Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s impending speech on Iran (note Persia again) before Congress. The story of Purim is, amongst other things, about the right time to keep quiet or speak up, and the self sacrifice it takes for the sake of our People. Perhaps during the Shoah, had more Jewish leaders been willing to speak up, the result might have been different and how many of our families’ lives could have been saved? In the words of Shakespeare, “To thine own self be true.”

Please join us on March 4th at 6:30pm for our fantastic Purimspiel produced (again) by our own inhouse talented Meira and Deena Zucker that many of our children and adults are working so hard on, followed by full traditional Megillah reading.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

Rabbinic Insights from Rabbi Jason

The Message of Purim for the 21st Century March has always been one of my favorite months because it means we’ll be celebrating the fun and exciting holiday of Purim. I think Purim is the best Jewish holiday (if we’re allowed to play favorites) because it is a time for celebration, but it’s so much more than that. Like Hanukkah, Purim celebrates our people’s triumph thanks to God over an evil tyrant. In the case of Purim of course we’re talking about Haman. The difference between Hanukkah and Purim is that Hanukkah tells the story of actual events that befell our ancestors, while Purim is a wonderfully constructed fable with fun characters.

I love hearing the words of Megillat Esther and the fun musical trope (cantillation) that we only use for the megillah. I love the various traditions and rituals of Purim as well. The giving gifts to the poor is a beautiful tradition and one I’m glad that my children have taken on as well. I enjoy trading delicious mishloach manot with friends and drowning out the name of the evil Haman. I also still (I’m a kid at heart) enjoy dressing up in costume on Purim and helping my kids prepare creative costumes.

Purim is certainly a fun holiday; you can’t disagree with that. But there’s a serious side to it as

well. And that’s the lesson that we must pay heed to in our own day. There are Haman characters in real life in the 21st century and we cannot ignore them. Just as Haman was envious of the Jewish people and that envy led him to want to annihilate the Jewish nation, today there are vicious savages who want nothing more than to see the world rid of the Jewish people -- sometimes their hatred is masked by their message of anti-Zionism and antiIsrael. Their intentions are clear -- our complete destruction.

On Purim we recall that our people survived the plot of an evildoer, and we, the Jewish community centuries later is still celebrating. We are a joyous people and our ability to find joy in the world has led to our survival. If you’ve forgotten what it is like to really express yourself with simcha, with sheer joy and merriment, I encourage you to come to the synagogue on Purim -- alone or with your family.

I’ll close with a blessing. Eloheinu v’Elohei Avoteinu v’Imoteinu, Our God and the God of our ancestors, during this most challenging time in which our world seems more fragile than ever, grant us the ability to find moments of happiness and increase our joy. Chag Purim Sameach!

Rabbi Jason Miller

Shmira Volunteers Howard Rosenberg Ann Rosenberg Alix Greenblatt Jeff Bauer Anne Bauer Jerry Russell Arnie Remer Kerry Rubin Fagie Benstein

Arlene Russell Rhoda Miller Kathryn Linver Buz Romanoff Sharon & Stan Joehlin Lil Perlman Inge Horowitz Steve Kaufman Preparing for Family Shabbat

Message from the President This last January, both Jews and non-Jews around the world marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The gathering in Poland was attended by some 300 Auschwitz survivors, many of whom regularly speak of their experiences to groups that had only read of the Holocaust in news accounts and books. When asked why at their advanced age they continue to speak of the Holocaust more than 70 years after its end, one of the attendees replied that “There are still a lot of Holocaust-deniers the world over and if we don’t speak out, the world won’t know what happened”.

Terrorist attacks on Jews and Jewish institutions in Europe and the U.S. are reminders that as Jews we must continue to be vigilant by not allowing

misinformation and evil to go unchallenged.

Our Jewish community is fortunate to have strong leadership from the Jewish Federation of Toledo who aggressively endeavors to provide a balanced viewpoint to challenge potential negative or misinformed views of our community and Israel.

Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Propaganda Minister has been quoted as saying, “A huge lie repeated often enough is accepted as truth.”

We once again (still?) live in a time when we must be committed to countering media bias and views that characterize Jews in a negative light.

Opinions on any topic are everywhere, however, informed opinions are in short supply. Let truth be our light.

Jeff Bauer

Torah Fund In Memory of Muriel Applebaum Phyllis Diamond Bill and Luann Garber Rochelle Ellick Phyllis Diamond Jacob Friedes Phyllis Diamond Dave and Lil Perlman Arthur and Marcia Friedman Louis Dolgin Harry and Leeta Nistel Bill and Luann Garber June Fruchtman Harry and Leeta Nistel Bill and Luann Garber Robert Siegel Gerald Feldstein and Corrine Adler Shirley Tochterman Dr. Gerald Stark Harry and Leeta Nistel Phyllis Diamond Sherrie Zaft Helene Sherman

Dr. Barbara Straus Bill and Luann Garber Marty and Ruth Sitzmann, IL Arthur and Marcia Friedman Dave and Lil Perlman Ricky Metzger Bill and Luann Garber Belle Swartz Phyllis Diamond Arthur and Marcia Friedman Marilyn Reinstein Sherrie Zaft Caren Zaft Dave and Lil Perlman Helene Sherman Elaine Hershman In Good Health Lauren Weinblatt Bill and Luann Garber In Honor of Cantor Ivor and Jan Lichterman - Birth of Grandson Marilyn Reinstein

Phyllis Diamond Bill and Luann Garber Jim and Diane Perlman - Birth of Granddaughter Marilyn Reinstein Sherrie and Caren Zaft Bill and Luann Garber Dave and Lil Perlman - Birth of Great Grandaughter Sherrie and Caren Zaft Phyllis Diamond Bill and Luann Garber

LOST Black London Fog Men’s Dress Coat (size 42?) from the cloak room. In its place, we found a Navy Blue TOWNE coat (size 42) with zip in lining.

“TOWNE” is on the inside lable.

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Congregation B’nai Israel presents

Malt Shop Memories Lake Plains Chorus invites you to join us on a trip back in time! Featuring our own Paul Rothschild, long time member of a top rated barbershop chorus both in northwest Ohio and Florida

May 31, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

Reception following the concert

wine, beer, appetizers, and “malt shop” desserts from Chef Jeff Sherman!

Co n g r e g a t i o n B ’nai Israe l ORAL HISTORIES 1 5 0 y e a r s o f c o n s e c ra t e d s e r v i c e t o G o d , To r a h a n d I s r a e l

Honor | Celebrate | Inspire

Oral Histories will begin after Passover. The committee plans on interviewing as many members of the congregation as possible.

Interviews will be videotaped and transcribed. Everyone who is interviewed will review and approve the final transcript before it is printed and archived. Excerpts of interviews may be incorporated into the 150th celebration. The interviews will be archived and the oral histories will become a permanent record of the history of Congregation B’nai Israel. If you would like to share your history for our B’nai Israel archives, please call the office.

Help us Preserve Congregation B’nai Israel’s History

As part of our preparation to celebrate B’nai Israel’s 150th anniversary, Cathy Sperling has undertaken to preserve our historical memorabilia. A number of old black and white photos have been saved in our archives over the years without identification. We need your help in identifying some of the people, the events and the year in which the photo was taken.

Please view the following photo and let Cathy know (419-841-1927 or sperlingcathy@gmail.com) if you can identify the people. Please reference the photo(s) by number if you can provide missing information, People in photos are numbered left to right, front to back.

Photo #1. 1957 Fruchtman Hall, Dedication of the Kenwood Blvd. Building. Seated in front:1. _____________ 2. _____________, 3. _____________, 4. _____________, 5. Calvin Lieberman, 6. Sidney Friedenthal, 7 Rabbi Morton Goldberg, 8. _____________, 9. _____________, 10. _____________.

Standing in rear: 11. Gifford Fine?, 12. _____________, 13. Mort Goldman, 14. Cantor Julius Ulman, 15. Dr. Henry Burstein, 16. _____________, 17. Wilfred Williams, 18. _____________, 19. _____________, 20. Lawrence Zucker 21. Roland Weintraub, 22. _____________, 23. _____________.

Congregational News Happy Anniversary

A Series of Three Classes on Jewish History, Two Guys You Know About and One You Don’t: Abraham, Moses, and Yochanan ben Zakai

I. Randy and Eta Auslander 45th March 22 Lannie and Roanne Katzman 55th March 6

Happy Birthday Felice Wolff Rene Levy Gary Damrauer

March 1 March 8 March 17

S.O.A.P.

(Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program) Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events in the CBI Library Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME No charge

The final session will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the CBI library A familiar presence at B’nai Israel, Rabbi Alan Sokobin is a frequent and popular contributor to the programs and services at B’nai Israel.

No charge. Call our office to RSVP.

Shabbat Luck If you would be interested in being a host for Shabbat Luck on April 24th, please contact Fran Weinblatt at 419-882-1065 or fweinblatt@gmail.com

Time Change

Beginning March 6, Friday evening services will begin at 6:00 p.m. due to the change to daylight savings time.

Sisterhood CBI Sisterhood Book Club NEW TIME!

The B’nai Israel Sisterhood Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 24 from 10:30 – Noon, to discuss “Jewish Soul Food”. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite family recipe that has a story (your bubie’s

holiday ____; your grandson’s favorite _____; the special casserole that “sealed the deal”). With your permission, we’ll copy them for everyone! Cathy Sperling is the chairman of the day and she will lead us in a short discussion of “Knish…in Search of Jewish Soul Food.” Come join us for a yummy good time!

Yahrzheits 3/1 Adar 10 Sylvia Applebaum, Manuel Goldman, Rose Klein, Joseph Krawetz, Abraham Millsberg,

Abraham Mindel, Anne Rowen, Wilfred Williams 3/2 Adar 11 Gladys Becker, Helen Goldhammer, Jacob Torchin 3/3 Adar 12 Jean Bame, Susana Bernstein, Rose Bloom, Jacob Getz, Louis R. Hoffman, Frances Swolsky 3/4 Adar 13 Minnie Bateman, Hyman B. Davis, Lois Young Eisner, Louis H. Friedman,

Annette Greenspoon, Adele Hess, Marcia Liber, Irma Rothschild, Joe Smith, Irene Steinberg 3/5 Adar 14 Florence Bransdorf, Anna Ciralsky, Faye Edelstein, Betty Fine, Samuel Gallis,

Goody Liber, Nachoma L. Lichtenstein, Gertie Pinsky, Sandra Remer, Jeanette Rosen, Masha Weissfeld 3/6 Adar 15 Susan Weinman 3/7 Adar 16 Ida Rubin Eichner, James Fox, Mildred M. Friedman, Sam Litwin, William Palman,

Freida Russell, Max Rabinowitz, Irving Scheinbach 3/8 Adar 17 Mollie Goldberg, Mary Liber, Ida Salzman, Anna Schuller, Hyman Wallick 3/9 Adar 18 Julius Barry, Estelle Berns, Morris Gersz 3/10 Adar 19 Rabbi Morris Adler, Ralph Harris, Erwin Hoffman, Monroe Marcus, Lil Petler,

Theodore Resnick, Claire Schall 3/11 Adar 20 Max Hersh, Jean Liber, Usher Markowicz, Oscar Soldinger 3/12 Adar 21 Fannie Benjamin, Isador Berkowitz, Jennie Bloom, Albert Burg, Jacob Cohn,

Margaret Goodman, Manuel Tarschis, Joe Wexler 3/13 Adar 22 Dora Dalesman, Marion H. Manoff, Arnold Sells 3/14 Adar 23 Rose Arnovitz, Julius Boxenbaum, Celia Harris, Mollie Jaffee, Rose Scheer, Hazel Stahl 3/15 Adar 24 Sadie Aiduss, Ruth Berenson, Anna Friedmar, Doris Goldberg, Sam Levison, Diane Markowicz, Helen Wilk 3/16 Adar 25 Sam Goodleman, Anne Kalmanson, Leland Rubenstein, Mollie Siegel 3/17 Adar 26 Sarah Cohen, Lillian Moss, Harmon Rusgo, Ida Rabinowitz, Maurice Shuer, Bertha Toplin 3/18 Adar 27 Richard Friedmar, Jack Gallon, Sam Goodman, Ralph Kwait, William Schuller 3/19 Adar 28 David Botsch, Leo Lesky, Ben Levine, Lottie Sattinger, Bernard Schulak, Selma Shore,

Philip M. Smullin, Jack Worshtil 3/20 Adar 29 Sophie Beilowitz, Irwin Fruchtman, Thelma Heines, Jennie Herscovitz, Robert Manoff,

Gerald Singer, James Steinberg, Alvin Weinstein 3/21 Nissan 1 Arthur Berkowitz, Lawrence Berman, Benjamin Bloom, Sadie Greenspoon, Ruth Smith, Ruth Walker, Evelyn Zohn 3/22 Nissan 2 Jacob Braveman, Clara Shuer 3/23 Nissan 3 3/24 Nissan 4 Marvin Yaffe 3/25 Nissan 5 Ruth Dorf, Samuel Friedman, Bernard I. Green, Joanne Guttman, Phillip Katz,

Harry Lasky, Anna Levitin, Jennie Lieberman, Saul Zimbler 3/26 Nissan 6 Iris J. Miller, Julian Roberts 3/27 Nissan 7 Julius Hess, Blossom Jacoby, Harry Liebes, Samuel Parnes, Edward Waldman 3/28 Nissan 8 Rose Blumberg, Golda Gelzina, Edward Meyer, Betya Spivak, Yakov Tenzer 3/29 Nissan 9 Samuel Cohen, Ervin C. Epstein, Norton Goldstein, Murray Kerper, Isadore Schuller 3/30 Nissan 10 Dorothy Dorf, Leonard Gallis, Ida Garfinkel, Minnie Hersh, Zelick Simon 3/31 Nissan 11 David Eisen, Harry Shoffer

David S. Stone Religious School Religious School Classes Sunday, March 1 Wednesday, March 4 class 4:30-5:45 (dinner provided for cast and Wednesday students) Purim Spiel 6:30 Sunday, March 8 class 9:30-10:15 followed by Jewish Community Purim Carnival Wednesday, March 11 Sunday, March 15 Wednesday, March 18 Sunday, March 22 6th grade class to funeral home Wednesday, March 25 Sunday, March 29 M’Dor V’dor-light from generation to generation torch project & Model Seder. PARENTSGRANDPARENTSCONGREGANTS INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US SUPPORTED BY

Jewish Federation & Foundation YOUR CAMPAIGN AND LEGACY GIFTS AT WORK

The Torch Project-MiDor L’Dor Please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 29th. We are having a very special event titled The Torch Project-M’Dor L’Dor- light from generation to generation. This a project of the Education Task Force of the Partnership with our chaverim in the Western Galilee region of Israel. We will decorate six large canvas torches which will be part of a Yom Ha Atzmaut display, then they will go to Israel to be part of a relay in August and will be displayed in the Sukkah of dignitaries in Jerusalem. Each torch will represent a different Jewish value, moral, inspiration, insight, etc. that is passed down from the previous generation and wish to pass forward to the next generation. Our students, as well as parents, grandparents and any other congregants interested will partake in this meaningful project led by Cantor Lichterman from 9:30-10:30 on Sunday, March 29. We invite everyone to stay for our interactive model seder to follow this wonderful intergenerational project to show our support for Israel.

We will share this event with photos and video for our chaverim in the Western Galilee as well.

We had an incredible Disability Awareness Program last month.

Phyllis Wittenberg was the amazing teacher who led our prek-k program.

Mushka Matusof with her warm and compassionate personality engaged our 1st-3rd graders, along with Paul Causman reading a moving story about a girl with dyslexia, with his wonderful theatrical voice. Our 4th7th graders participated in an anti-bullying session with Bill Geha and Ken Newbury. They were very attentive and responsive as Ken provided a Jewish perspective on the topic and Bill along with the Peace Project provided information through dialogue and music. The 8-10th graders were part of a panel discussion about traumatic brain injuries. We had more parents and community members than ever before. This was a truly emotional morning for all involved.

Our B’nai Mitzvah class, along with our friends from Shomer Emunim had the opportunity to do a valuable mitzvah project for JFS. They learned what it was like to live on a very limited budget and purchase enough groceries for a week, by grocery shopping and taking the food to JFS. This hands on experience is important for our students.

Our Community Purim Carnival will be held at Shomer Emunim from 10:30-12:00 on Sunday, Mar 8. We are thrilled to collaborate with all of our area synagogues, as well as Federation to enjoy Purim together.

Our teens will be running the games at the carnival and all tickets sold prior will go directly to CBI. Please purchase tickets for food and games from the CBI office ahead of time. Additional tickets may be purchased the day of the event to be split by all congregations. This will be a great event to enjoy as a community.

Disability Awareness Program

Religious school students learn about bullying

Peace Project presenting anti-bullying

America’s Pride

Speak No Evil

Tu BiShevat Seder

Above left: Jacob Slutsky, Danni Mallin and Jordon Slutsky Above center: Hunter Smith and Alice Hively planting for Tu BiShevat Above right: Ella Richards in Tu BiShevat seder Left: Danni Mallin and Jordan Slutsky Right: Learning and having fun!

FYI Toledo Jewish Cemetery Association 2015 Closings Beth Shalom Cemetery – Oregon, Ohio Eagle Point Cemetery – Rossford, Ohio Friday, April 3 Sunday, April 5 Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10

Close 4 p.m.

Closed Close 4 p.m.

Closed

Sunday, May 24 Monday, May 25

Close 4 p.m.

Closed

Sunday, September 13 Monday, September 14 Tuesday, September 15 Tuesday, September 22 Wednesday, September 23 Sunday, September 27 Monday, September 28

Close 4 p.m.

Closed Closed Close 4 p.m.

Closed Close 4 p.m Closed

Sunday, October 4 Monday, October 5 Tuesday, October 6

Close 4 p.m.

Closed Closed

Regular Cemetery hours are 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday year round.

Cemeteries close 4 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday for the Sabbath.

Office will be closed for all Jewish holidays above, as well as regular national holidays.

Regular office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Office phone #419-724-0404.

Grounds Superintendent ( Jack Fry) cell #567225-4709.

Jewish Film Festival Sunday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Loving Leah Leah is married to Orthodox rabbi, Benjamin Lever, whose brother, Jake, is a successful cardiologist and non-practicing Jew. Jake is stunned when Benjamin dies suddenly, but not as stunned as when he is told that, under an ancient Jewish Law, he is expected to marry the childless Leah to carry on Benjamin’s name.

Mazal Tov

Congratulations to Sophie Rose Zucker for winning First Place in the prose category in the Carnegie Mellon University 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards.

Junior chemistry and creative writing double major Sophie Zucker took to the podium last to read from her first place-winning essay, “The Washing.” Her hook, a description of a chemical hair-straightening process called the Blowout — of which her mother is a devotee — seems, at surface level, unrelated to issues of race. The connection is subtle but significant, and becomes more overt as the piece goes on.

“It’s about how hair is racialized,” Zucker said in an interview. “Straight hair is seen as professional and socially acceptable; curly hair is seen as deviant.” Because it’s associated with people of color, curly hair is construed

as exotic and low class — prompting many black women to straighten, weave, or otherwise alter their hair, from a “desire to emulate whiteness.”

Zucker said she started researching the natural hair movement in earnest during her senior year of high school, when one of her friends decided to go natural — and when Zucker herself was “trying to write about my identity in a more nuanced way.” While simultaneously learning about antisemitism and modern-day Judaism, Zucker watched Chris Rock’s documentary Good Hair and read Malcolm X’s autobiographical descriptions of hair straightening in the African American community. “ ‘ We’re all just trying to look whiter,’ ” Zucker quoted her mother in her essay. “...‘Why do you think black women get weaves? Why do you think I straighten my hair? It’s not because it’s cheap or easy.’ ”

Contributions through February 22, 2015 Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah ** denotes Chai *** denotes Silver **** denotes double Chai A box denotes Gold A double box denotes Platinum A bold box denotes Diamond 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND Yahrzeits Ida Stein Nicholas Rubin Mary Rubin Sanford and Sharon Stein Harmon J. Rusgo Margie Rusgo*** Goody Liber Jean Liber Cathy and Steve Sperling*** Doris Goldberg Stuart and JoJo Goldberg Speedy Recovery Bruce Post Fagie and Eli Benstein** Michele Blumberg Cathy and Steve Sperling Fagie and Eli Benstein

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REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL

In Honor of Ann And Howard Rosenberg, Birth of Grandson Bill and Carol Richman Fagie Benstein, Birthday Jeff and Anne Bauer In Memory of Jacob Friedes Hazzan Jamie Gloth and Bina Carr** Fagie and Eli Benstein** Belle Swartz Cathy and Steve Sperling Margie Rusgo Arlene and Jerry Russell Fagie and Eli Benstein** Yahrzeit Arthur Berkowitz Kathryn Linver** In Memory of Murial Applebaum Lilian Miller

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Belle Swartz Kathryn Linver Barbara Straus Kathryn Linver Alan and Susan Flaschner** Cantors Discretionary Yahrzeit Leland Rubenstein Merv and Marlene Russell Frieda Russell Merv and Marlene Russell* Phil Hening Marlene and Ira Weisman Joseph Diamond Stuart and Debbie Diamond

In Honor of Jan Steinberg, Special Birthday Marlene and Ira Weisman*** Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, birth of grandson Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff** Ann and Howard Rosenberg*** Joan and Dave Katz*** Bill and Carol Richman*** Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Marlene and Ira Weisman*** Matt & Jill Kripke** Sandy & Chuck Traugott ** Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, birth of grandson Ron & Wanda Wachsman In Memory of Jacob Friedes Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Molly Nistel Harbor Gerald Stark Marlene and Ira Weisman***

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Sydelle Sonkin, birthday Joanie and Larry Kripke** In Memory of June Fruchtman Rhoda Miller** Eleanor Golding Lillian Miller Rhoda Miller* Bert Lieberman Sandy Romanoff and Joe Greenberg** Robert Siegel Albie and Rollie Romanoff** Claire Barenholtz Eleanor Golding Rochelle Ellick Chuck and Fran Weinblatt Rhoda Miller Barbara Straus Larry and Joanie Kripke Matt and Jill Kripke** Chuck and Fran Weinblatt Belle Swartz Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff*** Fannette and Richard Freed Patti and Tom Tuschman*** Ralph and Ruth Delman Belle Swartz Sheldon Wittenberg

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Yahrzeit Janette & Charles Rabinowitz Ada and Beryl Rabinowitz*** Marcia Liber Al & Michael Blumberg, Alix & Dick Greenblatt, Denise & Mark Greenblatt & Family, Dana Greenblatt Rose Levison Hy Auslander Evelyn Auslander Samuel Alloy Abraham Leibovitz Camille and Irv Alloy* Sol Wexler** Rhoda Miller and Family Iris J. Miller* Rhoda Miller and Family Marcia Liber Albie and Rollie Romanoff*** Rhoda Miller and Family** Lil and Dave Perlman In Honor of Jim and Diane Perlman, birth of granddaughter Linda Russell

Belle Swartz Eric Kripke Speedy recovery Mike Blumberg Rhoda Miller** Chuck and Fran Weinblatt Kathy Levison Chuck and Fran Weinblatt

Youth Activities

Yahrzeit

Morris Gersz Judith Gersz & Family

In Honor of

Cantor Ivor & Jan Lichterman, Birth of Grandson Zack Family**

In Memory of

Fred Flox Barb Hager and Family ** Barbara Straus Kathryn Linver Judy and Joel Scheinbach Elsie Liber JoJo and Philip Markowicz*** Hazzan Jamie Gloth and Bina Carr**

Michael & Renee Quiroga Fund

In Memory of

Gerald Stark Ruth & Jerry Gold Barbara Straus Bill and Betty Quiroga

Steinberg SKIP Fund In Memory of

Barbara Straus Kelly Brinkman

Library Yahrzeit

Leah Ginsberg Epstein Mindy and Barry Ginsberg

Sam Schwartz Minyan Yahrzeit Florence and Samuel Bransdorf Helen Sherman and Family**

Harris/Williams Yahrzeit

Ralph Lester Harris Harold and Adrienne Harris*** Wilfred Williams Debbie and David Perlmutter**

Ralph Lester Harris Sheldon Harris Beryl A. Harris Sheldon Harris

Harry Gometz Fund Yahrzeits

Helen Goldhammer Harriet and Marty Davis**

Memory of

Gerald Stark Marty and Harriet Davis

Sponsored by:

Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, Temple Shomer Emunim, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Tickets can be purchased in advance through your local synagogue.

UPCOMING JEWISH FEDERATION SENIOR EVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Purim Bash Luncheon Noon Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road Please let us know you are coming by Friday, February 27.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Young People’s Concert

by Toledo Symphony Orchestra: “America the Beautiful” Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle 10:15 a.m.: Depart Senior Adult Center (please advise at time of registration if you need transportation) 11 a.m.: Concert begins

(you may register to attend the concert and meet us the Peristyle) Please let us know you are coming by Friday, February 27– limited tickets!

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Kosher Shopping & Lunch in Detroit 9 a.m.: Depart Senior Adult Center, 2700 Pelham Road 4 p.m.: Approximate return time to Senior Adult Center It’s that time again to get ready for Passover! So, let’s go north and bring a cooler to One Stop Kosher Grocery Store, Zeman’s Kosher Bakery, Hillers and Harvard Row Kosher butcher shop!

Lunch will be on your own at our mystery location.

Please call ahead to Harvard Row (248-5398806) to place your order for pick up.

Please let us know you are coming by Friday, March 13.

SAVE THE DATE Yom HaShoah Children of the Holocaust: One Child Remembering One Child April 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Congregation B’nai Israel A very special community Holocaust commemoration featuring Toledo religious school students.

Congregation B’nai Israel Bulletin 6525 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, OH 43560 Address Service Requested

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

Save the dates Wednesday, March 4 6:30 p.m. Purimspiel

7:30 p.m.

Megillah Reading Sunday, March 8

10:30 a.m.

Community Purim Carnival Sunday, March 15

10:30 a.m.

Rabbi Sokobin Lecture Friday, March 20

6:00 p.m.

Rockin Shabbat Dinner (rsvp required)

7:00 p.m.

Service Sunday, March 22

7:00 p.m.

Jewish Film Festival “Saving Leah” Tuesday, March 24

11:00 a.m.

Sisterhood Book Club: “Knish” Friday, April 3

First Seder Friday, April 10

Office Closed for Passover

e h t e Sav date!