Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 p. (419) 517-8400 f. (419) 517-8401 A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Bulletin 146 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel 16-Cheshvan-16 Kislev 5773
November 1-30, 2012
Jewish Film Festival - 2012 “Footnote” – Sat. eve, Nov. 17th @ 7 PM “Protocols of Zion” Sun., Nov. 18th @ 1 PM “Ahead of Time” – Sun. eve, Nov. 18th @ 7 PM “Campfire” – Sat. eve, Dec. 1st @ 7 PM “Emotional Arithmetic” – Sun., Dec. 2nd @ Noon “Maya” – Sun., Dec. 2nd @ 7 PM The Film Festival is open to the entire community without charge. Refreshments and discussion follow each film.
Classes with the Clergy With Rabbi Saks & Cantor Lichterman Mondays @ 7:30 PM –Nov. 5,12,19,26 & Dec. 3 What you always wanted to know about Jewish Prayer & Ritual Part II
“PRESERVING OUR VETERANS’ HONOR” Veterans Shabbat Morning Service At Congregation B’nai Israel Saturday, November 17, 2012, 9:30 a.m. Please contact Arthur Friedman for more information
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From the Rabbi’s Desk In our own age, and for the last several hundred years, learned men and women have argued about the meaning of the Creation story. Are these tales of a seven-day unfolding of the cosmos meant as the Biblical rendition of history, the record of how Creation actually happened? Or are the opening chapters of Beresheet (Genesis) intended to teach something other than history? The question is of more than merely academic relevance. Several court cases around the United States seek to gain equal time in the classroom to teach "Creationism," the Biblical account of the origin of life and the cosmos. Proponents of Creationism maintain that the narrative in the Bible is divinely inspired in a literal way. They therefore read of the marvels in the Torah in a fundamentalist light--insisting that to accept the divinity of the Torah means to accept it as a historical record that is literally true. Their approach offers the comfort of certainty, the clarity of simplicity. It also, however, reduces Judaism's most sacred book to the status of an ancient newspaper--relating all the news that's fit to print. There is another, equally religious way of understanding the Torah and of perceiving its sanctity. Rather than reading the Torah simply as a chronicle of ancient events, a listing of facts (what was created on which day), we can understand the Torah as Judaism's founding statement about the meaning of human, and specifically, Jewish life and community. While perhaps less successful in compelling acceptance of biblical "facts," the strength of this view is that it does recognize the concerns and priorities of the Torah as primarily religious and spiritual. The Torah doesn't focus on lists of events so much as on what life and history reveal about the Creator of the universe and our brit (covenant) with God. The Torah tells us how to live, not merely how others have lived. No less an authority than Rashi, (11th Century France), the preeminent medieval commentator on the Bible and the Talmud, took such a stand on the story of Creation. Rashi insists that the only way to understand biblical Creation is midrashically (according to rabbinic interpretation). A superficial, historical reading of Creation would miss the point of the story. Such a literal approach to the Biblical tale is, in Rashi's words, "astonishing." Instead, he encourages us to admit that "Scripture does not teach us everything about the order of the earlier or the later acts of Creation." The narrator of the Torah is not interested in recounting facts. What captures the Torah's attention, and what remains significant, is not facts in themselves, but what those facts mean for our lives and our communities. To paraphrase Albert Einstein, imagination is more important than knowledge. Imagination, the ability to connect facts into meaningful patterns, the willingness to transform an "is" into an "ought," has characterized our traditions at their best. Jewish traditions, starting with the Creation story, provide a way of reading the world not simply as a random collection of phenomena, but as a coherent message of morality, holiness and hope. Out of that vision of meaning and coherence, a society committed to establishing God's sovereignty, one which can implement God's love, becomes possible. The task awaits; the reading is possible. PS - Both Meira and I would like to thank so many of you who have wished us well on the simcha of our son, Dani, upon his marriage to Naomi Ehrich of Allentown, PA. Rabbi Moshe Saks
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MUSICAL ANCHORS As society evolves and times change, political and technological developments can wreak havoc on, amongst other things, the world of music. Consider the following 3 examples:1) When the iPod was invented a decade ago, there were 7500 music stores in the USA employing 80,000 people. Today there are 2500 such stores employing 20,000, a 2/3 decline in stores and ¾ decline in workforce in a mere 10 years. 2) On September 30th 2012 the Jewish Art and History Museum of Paris held a historic concert by the El Gusto orchestra who performed non-stop for 2 ½ hours to a packed audience of 900. Their genre of music, known as chaabi, is the Algerian version of Arab music, a mix of Andalusian and Berber sounds with religious chants which was lost after Algeria became independent in 1962. The concert was in celebration of the opening of the museum’s new exhibit “The Jews of Algeria.” After Algerian independence in 1962 the musicians who played in the flourishing bars and cafes of Algier’s old Casbah, dispersed – the Muslims relocated by the government to new housing developments on the city’s outskirts, the Jews mostly to France. Elaine Sciolino, writing in the New York Times of October 12th 2012, states that the creation of the orchestra has led to a rediscovery of their music and revived friendships that cross religious, ethnic and class barriers. Nine years ago a 22 year old Algerian living in Ireland wandered into a shop in the Casbah where she noticed old faded photos of musicians hanging from a mirror. For a few hours the shopkeeper passionately shared the story of this famous but faded chaabi music conservatory. She decided to bring the musicians back together and create a documentary film. It took years but she located more than two dozen, some in their 90s, in Algeria and France. The 1st reunion concert after 45 years took place in Marseille, France in 2007, to a sellout crowd followed by concerts in Paris, Berlin, London, Geneva and Brussels. The film, called “El Gusto” was released in January 2012 and the orchestra is negotiating to play in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. There are great challenges ahead such as dwindling musicians - several have died since the orchestra was formed, and there still has not been a concert in Algeria, because the Jews who make up a small but crucial part of the orchestra, are afraid to return. 3) Andy Williams, one of the greatest crooners of all time, died on September 25th at the age of 84. His silky style and voice were unique. His recordings of Speak Sofly Love - the theme from Godfather, and Moon River amongst many other hits and love songs, are memorable and I derived much inspiration as a singer from his ability to seamlessly blend the lower baritone range with the higher tenor notes. He was able to preserve his voice in remarkably good shape and perform till the end. His Andy Williams TV Show ran successfully on NBC from 1962 – 1971, winning 3 Emmy Awards despite the coinciding social and cultural upheavals of the 60’s with their own new musical styles. He had 18 gold and 3 platinum albums but his 1957 recording of “Butterfly” was his only No. 1 hit, in an uncharacteristic imitation of Elvis. Although there will always be fans of the great crooners like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole and others, and even today performers like Michael Feinstein, Tony Bennet, Michael Buble and Harry Connick do much to keep this genre alive, the passing of Andy Williams is the end of a great chapter in the history of easy listening music. Whether the invention of the iPod, Algerian independence or the passing of Andy Williams, the passage of time brings great changes to the world of music, as it does to all of us. Yet music can provide an anchor in this sea of change, and ironically new technologies such as the iPod have helped us hold on to our musical anchors. Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 3
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Religious School is moving along smoothly with our exciting schedule. Our students are having a great time learning as we transition to our new cohesive curriculum. The younger students are enjoying our library and the music program as they sing with Nick Thanasiu and Noah Hupp. Thank you to all who donated gently used Jewish books for our students to use and check out to read at home. We appreciate all of the donations. The confirmation students will continue their joint classes with our friends from Shomer Emunim studying comparative religions and hearing special guest speakers. The 7th graders are finishing their Holocaust book club with students from Shomer Emunim. We are looking forward to the Community Book fair, as well as Global Learning Day. Religious School Dates November 4 November 7 November 11 Community Book Fair- all at Shomer Emunim November 14 November 18- Global Learning Day- prek-3 November 28
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I LOVE SEEING ALL MY FRIENDS AT SERVICES.
I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT FAMILY
SHABBAT!
I HOPE THERE ARE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES AT KIDDUSH LUNCH!
Family Friday Night Service and Dinner
November 30 – 5:30 pm Led by B’nai Israel Religious School children Featuring Junior Choir and fantastic musical accompaniment A delicious dinner served immediately after the service, with shabbat traditions, activities for the kids Spirited z’mirot singing led by USY
No charge for families enrolled in the B’nai Israel Religious School. All others welcome $8/adult and $4/child RSVP (419) 517 – 8400 or kstorm@cbitoledo.org by November 23 Parent volunteers needed to help with dinner. Please contact Kim Brody
USY & KADIMA November 2
USY Only: Shabbat and Birthday Dinner at UT Hillel
November 16-18 Fall Kinnus: All USY members welcome to attend! November 24
USY and Kadima: Havdalah and Movie Night*
November 28
USY and Kadima: TV Game Show Night*
Lounge night every Wednesday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. *Social Action and Tikun Olam
MEN’S CLUB JOIN THE MEN’S CLUB THREE STOOGES FILM FESTIVAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 7:00PM Drinks and snacks provided OPEN TO THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION It promises to be a “moe”villous time!!
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Combined Sisterhood Rummage Sale Sale days 9am-4pm Sunday November 4 , Monday, November 5, Tuesday November 6 (BAG DAY) Please call Lil Perlman 419-841-6276 or Katherine Linver at 419-882-0607
B’nai Israel Sisterhood Book Club Time to relax and read a good book, as the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. So, read our next choice, listen to the review, and share your thoughts and opinions with the group. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 “The Little Russian” Susan Sherman Morning review led by Sharon Stein and Meira Saks B’nai Israel Library 11:00a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Evening review led by Debbie Perlmutter Sharon Rappaport’s ’s home 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Please note we now have two sessions, one in the morning, and the other in the evening to accommodate working folks; both men and women. Looking forward to seeing you! THURSDAY DECEMBER 13, 2012 JOINT MEETING WITH TEMPLE SHOMER EMUNIM at CBI 11:00 a.m.
“The Coffee Trader” by David Liss
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Dear Congregants, When Edward Cohen passed away in July, we lost not only a character and a fixture at Shabbat services, but a soul who cared for children, cared for people, and cared for B'nai Israel. B'nai Israel was a second home for him. He had his favorite chair, his favorite people, and always a friendly, although sometimes inappropriate, comment for the unsuspecting. The mention of Eddie’s name is accompanied by laughs and fond memories of a beloved, often-cantankerous, but mostly kind-hearted fixture of B'nai Israel. He really surprised us after he passed away. Unknown to most of the congregation, Eddie had purchased a life insurance policy that listed Congregation B'nai Israel as the beneficiary. This small gesture on his part is a huge benefit to B'nai Israel. Every gift, no matter how small, makes a difference for us and our ability to keep our kehilla the vibrant community that we have become. Way to go, Eddie! Naming Congregation B'nai Israel as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, life insurance policy or bank or brokerage account is a generous way to make a legacy gift "outside" a will. Like a bequest in a will, these gifts help ensure the future of Congregation B'nai Israel. These gifts are easy to implement, and often giving retirement funds is a tax-wise strategy for many people. Contact your plan or policy administrator for a change of beneficiary form for retirement and life insurance accounts. For bank or brokerage accounts, you will need to complete the appropriate form from the company. Talk to your estate planner, lawyer or accountant about how you can include B'nai Israel in your estate planning. It will mean more to us than you may realize. - Meira Zucker
Dear Rabbi Saks and B’nai Israel Congregants, Thank you so much for sharing the bounty of your harvest with the individuals who utilize the Jewish Family Service food bank. It was a pleasure to receive the vegetables from Marty Kaback and other volunteers. Their pride, compassion, and dedication were evident all season. You helped improve nutrition in our community by providing beautiful, healthy fresh produce all season. The recipients were very grateful for the vegetables they received and expressed their appreciation for your efforts and concern. Thank you again for your generosity and thoughtfulness. Nancy Newbury, JFS Executive Director
Beginning Friday November 9th services will be at 5:00 p.m. 8
MILESTONES
Special Birthdays
Jack & Diana Lipszyc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle to Dr. Andrew Read.
Ken Alexander 11/27 Randy Auslander 11/12 Joel Beren 11/6 Linda Beren 11/10 Jeannette Bernstein 11/14 Fanny Gudelman 11/25 Bette Raymond 11/27 Ann Rosenberg 11/11
DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT MAILING AND EMAIL ADDRESS??? We are in the process of compiling a new
Special Anniversaries
Synagogue Membership Directory and want your correct contact information! Your email address helps us contact you quickly for changes in times, places, and programs. If you are leaving for the winter, please let us know your forwarding address and how long you will be gone. Call Kandee at the office at 419-517-8400 or email kstorm@cbitoledo.org or rmiller@cbitoledo.org
15 Years Brad & Tracy Schusterman 11/2
In Memoriam
5 Years
We extend condolences to our members who mourn the loss of a loved one:
Rich & Rene Rusgo 11/17
Alfred Glick Father of Susan Moskowitz
S.O.A.P
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Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program
Nov. 7 – The Greatest Cantors with the Hazzan 14 – The Kaddish with the Rabbi 21 - The Greatest Jewish Musicians with the Hazzan 28 – Current Events with the Rabbi All are welcome on Wednesdays at 1:00pm in the B’nai Israel Library.
VISIT OUR NEWLY UPDATED WEBSITE WWW.CBITOLEDO.ORG FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS 9
Only members of our congregation or their immediate family are noted
The office will be closed Thursday, November 22nd & Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving. Services will be at 9:00 a.m. both days and at 5:00 p.m. Friday night. There will be no 5:45 p.m. service on Thanksgiving. If you need a minyan, please contact the Rabbi.
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The Give-A-Gift program provides underprivileged Toledo kids with new gifts for the holidays. The kids will be referred to the program by the following agencies: • Jewish Family Service • Lucas County Juvenile Court's CASA program
Each donor will be given the name and interests of a specific child which makes shopping not only easier but much more fun. We greatly appreciate all the community support for this program each year and hope to be able to count on you again this year. For more information call Wendy Payne at 419.885.3341.
Gifts should be dropped off at Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave. on December 4, 5, or 6.
10% off at Learning Express for Give•A•Gift purchases.
With the support of Temple Shomer Emunim, Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim To sign up for Give-a-Gift, please e-mail the following information to Wendy Payne at wpayne@templese.com or you may fill out this form and return it to Give-A-Gift, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, OH 43560 by November 13, 2012. You will be notified of the name(s) of the child(ren).
Name: _____________________________________
YES, we would like to purchase gifts for children in need. (specify #) _______ Gifts are tax-deductible. Financial donations are also welcome. Please make checks payable to JFGT Give-A-Gift.
Address: ___________________________________ City: _________________ State: ____Zip: ________ Phone: (home)_____________________________ (cell)
Email:
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To register for a Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo senior program, please call Jill Lane at 419-724-0354 or email registration@ JewishToledo.org From Benny Goodman’s Thursday, December 13 “Sing Sing Sing” to Frank Annual Latke Luncheon Sinatra’s “New York, New with entertainment by York”, this band has all the tunes Swingmania that you will love. Their musical (aka Jeff McDonald Band) library, which is the largest in Noon this area, consists of over 2,000 Congregation B’nai Israel arrangements. All the big name 6525 Sylvania Avenue band leaders are represented $5 per person, includes here, such as Tommy and lunch & entertainment “SWINGMANIA” AKA Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, “THE JEFF McDONALD Benny Goodman, Harry James, BAND” is a dedicated group of Gene Krupa, Stan Kenton, talented Toledo area musicians Woody Herman, Les Brown, whose goal is to entertain Ray Anthony, Artie Shaw and the widest possible audience many, many more. whether they’re accustomed to Registration is required by the “Big Band Swing Sound” Monday, December 3. or not. Special Notice: Please note that our trips are open to all seniors and reservations and payment are due at the time of the request to hold your space. We will accept reservations on a first-come basis since space is limited. A waitlist will be formed as needed. No confirmations will be mailed; your credit card charge or cancelled check will serve as your confirmation. Please fill out an Emergency Contact Form if you will be traveling with us for the first time. For questions about a program, please contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@JewishToledo.org or Mary Lou Whittaker at 419-531-2119 or marylou@JewishToledo.org. Please note registration deadlines for all programs. To register for a program, please call 419-724-0354 or email registration@JewishToledo.org.
Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo Upcoming Events RSVP to Jill Lane at 419-724-0354 or registration@JewishToledo.org Book Fair would like to acknowledge our partnership with Barnes and Noble Booksellers as our exclusive booksellers for this event
Book Fair would like to acknowledge our partnership with Border’s as our exclusive booksellers for this event.
Borders
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Senior adult programs of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo are supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization. Please note registration deadlines for all programs. To register for a Jewish Federation Senior Program, please call 419-724-0354 or email registration@JewishToledo.org.
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Northwest Ohio Jewish
November 11 – 15, 2012 Laurel Snyder Good night, laila tov Pre K – 3rd grade Sunday, November 11
Doni Zasloff Thomas Get Cooking! A Jewish American Family Cookbook 4th – 6th grade Sunday, November 11
Harry Getzov gOLD - The Extraordinary Side of Aging Revealed Through Inspiring Conversations Monday, November 12
Race to Nowhere Film (2009) 7th grade and above Sunday, November 11 Deborah Grayson Riegel Oy Vey! Isn't a Strategy Tuesday, November 13
Katie Workman The Mom 100 Cookbook – One Hundred Recipes Every Mom Needs in Her Back Pocket Thursday, November 15
For more information, please contact René Rusgo at 419-724-0365 or rene@JewishToledo.org
NOV • 18 • 12 We have begun the countdown to the Third Annual “Global Day of Jewish Learning!”
One World … One People … One Day … One Community YOU are invited!
Sunday, November 18 4 Kislev 5773 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Temple Shomer Emunim Chapel All pre-K through 3rd grade children are invited to participate
We will then divide into groups to learn, discuss and create a memorable project to take with us as a symbol of this momentous day, celebrating our Jewish identity together. Though dispersed around the globe, we shall always stand together.
Registration is requested by Monday, November 12 to 419-724-0354 or registration@jewishtoledo.org. Paul Causman, master storyteller, will read to us a PJ For questions, please contact Sherry Majewski at Library® selected book for this auspicious occasion. 419-724-0386 or sherry@jewishtoledo.org
%"9 %$&; Contributions for November GENERAL FUNDS HARRY GOMETZ Yahrzeit ESTHER KATZMAN Lannie & Roanne Katzman ***
HARRIS/WILLIAMS Yahrzeit ROSE BORENSTEIN Ruth Essick & Family
KIDDUSH In Memory of
Regular Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah-$13.00 ** denotes Chai-$18.00 *** denotes Silver-$25.00 A box denotes Gold-$50.00 A double box denotes Platinum-$100.00
Good Health Tribute
TRIBUTE
MICKEY SOKOBIN Bill & Betty Quiroga
In Memory of ALBERT GLICK CHARLES SACK Bob & Lisa Axonovitz JACK SCHWARTZ Bob & Gail Retske
In Honor of JERRY & ARLENE RUSSELL, Grandson's Bar Mitzvah JERRY & ARLENE RUSSELL, Anniversary Jerry & Ruth Gold
Yahrzeit ABRAHAM GOLDMAN Zale & Shirley Kohler *
In Appreciation of
DR. PHILLIP HOROWITZ Mark & Jackie Horowitz & Family
HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN Bill & Betty Quiroga RABBI MOSHE SAKS Bill & Betty Quiroga
SAM LEVIN Michael & Barbara Levin ** MEYER STAHL, Father Zella Stahl ***
CHARLES SACK Jim & Diane Perlman
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Yahrzeit
DESIGNATED FUNDS
In Memory of LESTER BOGART, Father Sue Wilson ** GUSTAVE PLAUT Inge Horowitz ***
In Appreciation of CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL Jim & Margie Cihak
SAM & DORA MOSTOV Yahrzeit DR. L.G. BATEMAN Sylvia Goldstein
MICHAEL & RENEE QUIROGA In Memory of SID LAUFER Jerry, Ruth, Nancy, Larry, Michael & Sam Gold CHARLES SACK Jerry & Ruth Gold
Yahrzeit
CHARLES SACK Tom & Shelley Helberg Randy Katz & Lauri Levison ***
BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION MARILYN DEVENOW
Yahrzeit MICHAEL LENENBERG Rene' Levy ** WILLIAM MANOFF, Father C. Robert & Eileen Manoff DORA SACK Elsie Liber
Yahrzeit SYLVIA REMER Marvin Remer
KATZ SANCTUARY
Good Health Tribute
Yahrzeit
JUDY ERD Jerry & Arlene Russell
ANNE WALKER Marv & Barbara Walker *** JULIUS WALKER Marv & Barbara Walker ***
In Honor of DR. ELI ABRAMSON, Bar Mitzvah anniversary Jerry & Arlene Russell Marjory Rusgo HARVEY & EDNA ROSEN, New home Marjory Rusgo GREG & IRINA ZAUROV, Special anniversary JoJo & Phil Markowicz **
In Honor of JAN KATZ, Special birthday Richard Freed & Fannette Terman Jerry & Arlene Russell **
NEW BUILDING Yahrzeit JANET FEDERMAN Steve & Rebecca Federman
SYLVIA NEWMARK, Mother Jerold, Ruth, Nancy, Larry, Michael & Sam Gold ** BESS NEWMARK JOFFA, Sister ANNA OZROVITZ, Sister Jerry & Ruth Gold
JULIE LAZAR Susannah Levin **
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In Memory of CHARLOTTE LEIBOVITZ Jeff & Sheryl Levin * CHARLES SACK Shirley Bader Jeff & Anne Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Diamond Elaine Friedman Dick & Alix Greenblatt Ron Wachsman *** JACK SCHWARTZ Harry Schulman
In Honor of DR. ELI ABRAMSON, Bar Mitzvah anniversary Jerry Chabler Ralph & Ruth Delman *** Joe Greenberg & Sandy Romanoff * Mark & Marla Holtzman Hon. David & Joan Katz ** Larry & Phyllis Levey * Allan & Ilene Miller *** Fred & JoAnn Okun ** Jim & Arlene Rose *** Sandy Sloan **
YOUTH FUNDS HELEN FINK BURKE In Honor of LESTER BURKE, Special birthday Jim & Bonnie Swartz ** BILL & BETTY QUIROGA, Move Inge Horowitz
SHERWIN & NAOMI KRIPKE ISRAEL PROGRAM Yahrzeit EVA MALKIN, Mother Helen Hess ABRAHAM SCHWARTZ, Father Nate Schwartz **
In Memory of CHARLES SACK Stuart, Kim, Josh & Emmie Brody David & Teena Liber ** Rhoda Miller CLARA SWARTZ Jim & Bonnie Swartz **
Good Health Tribute MIKE SHIFF Jim & Bonnie Swartz
Yahrzeit
In Honor of DR. ELI ABRAMSON, Bar Mitzvah anniversary Eli & Fagie Benstein ** STUART & DEBBIE DIAMOND, Special anniversary Gary & Nancy Beren
YALE ROBERTS CAMP RAMAH
IRVING GOODMAN CHARLES SACK David, Dena, Shayna, Sam & Dahlia Zack
GEORGE LEWIS Kathryn Linver ETHEL WOLKOFF Lillian Becker ***
SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND/ RESIDENCE HALL CAMPAIGN OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Phyllis Diamond ……….…531-5005 Ruth Sitzmann …………....843-7718 Marilyn Reinstein ………...882-8757
JERRY BROOKENTHAL SAMUEL BROOKENTHAL Al & Arlene Brookenthal ESTHER GREENBERG Her children Diana, Mark & Jonnard **
In Memory of
GITTA TAUB Sarah Tovah Taub
In Memory of CHARLES SACK Hazzan Jamie Gloth & Bina Carr
In Memory of
Yahrzeit
YOUTH ACTIVITIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
JOANNE SCHWARTZBERG Martin Walshin, Inc
SUMMER YOUTH FUND
AL GLICK, FL Arnie & Marlene Remer ANNETTE GOULD Marvin & Peggy Damrauer Jack & Carol Viren CHARLES SACK Bill & Luann Garber Phyllis Diamond Elsie Liber Sherrie Zaft CLARA SWARTZ, FL Belle Swartz DR. NEAL TOURAN, MI Elsie Liber
In Good Health MIRIAM (Micki) SOKOBIN Elsie Liber Phyllis Diamond FRAN WEINBLATT Gertrude Perlmutter Marvin & Peggy Damrauer Jack & Carol Viren Marilyn J. Reinstein Sherrie Zaft Phyllis Diamond
In Honor of DR. ELI ABRAMSON, Anniversary of Bar Mitzvah Ira & Marlene Weisman Jerry Feldstein & Corrine Adler JERRY COOPER, Special birthday Norty & Sue Kale
Yahrzeit ZALE REINSTEIN Edward A. Reinstein ***
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Sisterhood brunch
Sharon Rappaport, Fagie Benstein dressed as Mrs. Dora Mindel, first president of B’nai Israel & Meira Zucker
Sisterhood Presidents at the opening meeting
Rhoda Miller, chairman of the Legacy Link project
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NOVEMBER YAHRZEITS November 1 – Cheshvan 16….. Dora Mindel November 2 – Cheshvan 17….. Donald Berman, Lawrence Miller, Joseph Palman, Lewis Shapiro November 3 – Cheshvan 18….. Mary Handler, Samuel Katzman, Harry Krauss November 4 – Cheshvan 19….. Rabbi Fishel Pearlmutter, Dora Sack November 5 – Cheshvan 20….. Margie Friedman, Miriam Lane, Phil Seligman, Esther Shapiro November 6 – Cheshvan 21….. Shlomo Don, Aaron Goldman, Helen Gordon, Morris Kimmel, Jennie Raeder, Jean Sack, Anna Zuckert November 7 – Cheshvan 22…..Hyman Cohen, Libby Getz, Morris Goldberg, Belle Michaels, Morris Miller November 8 – Cheshvan 23….. Albert Rosen November 9 – Cheshvan 24….. Nathaniel Jacobs, Rose Kaback, Harry Lepold November 10 – Cheshvan 25….. Sidney Gordon, Lillian Moskowitz, Charlene Novick, Mary Perlman, Jay Shuer November 11 – Cheshvan 26….. Violet Forman, Joseph Guttman, Sollie Mann, Theodore Steinberg November 12– Cheshvan 27….. Harry Bloom, Philip Burg, Helen Cohen, Michael Cohen, Doris Grossman, Israel Horowitz, Sydney Schwartzberg November 13 – Cheshvan 28..Leonard Davis, Anna Dorf, Harry Fogel, Harry Glattke, Charles Gold, Sharon Hansen, Ruth Kalkstein, Abram Ruzitsky November 14 – Cheshvan 29….. Harry Klapfish, Julia Lewis, Martin Moskowitz November 15 – Kislev 1….. Gerald Brookenthal, Emil Epstein, Janine Herman, Bernice Richman, Edward Rosenberg, Barry Russell November 16 – Kislev 2...Benjamin Goldberg, Irving Kastin, Ruth Kastin, Rea Shall
November 17 – Kislev 3….. Roseline Intrater, Belle Rosen November 18 – Kislev 4….. Morris Rosenthal November 19 – Kislev 5….. Selma Boyk, Minnie Newman, Leo Perelman November 20 – Kislev 6…. Peter Levin, Katharina Tauber November 21 – Kislev 7…..Dorothy Eisen, Lena Goldman, Robert Levy, Harry Munster, Max Ravin November 22 – Kislev 8….. Rose Cohen, Israel Garber, Jerome Gerber, Max Mainwold, David Swolsky November 23 – Kislev 9….. Goldie Cheloff, Herman Cohn, Adolf Rothschild, Belle Salzberg November 24 – Kislev 10….. Benjamin Berkman, Norman Fisher, Edger Kadden, Isadore Kaufman, Rita Kripke, Yetta Levison, Gustave Plaut, Isador Schwartz, George Walker, I. Earl Wittenberg November 25 – Kislev 11….. Fannie Lepold, James Thal, Michael Zohn November 26– Kislev 12….. Arlene Aronoff, Jennie Goldman, Charles Lacker, Edith Levy, Joseph Tochtermann November 27 – Kislev 13….. Arthur Becker, William Bookman, William Flaum, Leah Gersz, Mary Goldstein November 28 – Kislev 14…..Anna Fingerhut, Frieda Kerper, Leonard Shoffer November 29 – Kislev 15….. Lillian Buff, Samuel Kezur, Max Schaefer, Louis Seligman, Marshall Shapiro, Rabbi Alexander Shapiro November 30 – Kislev 16….. Rosalind Blumberg, Isadore Marenberg, Hilda Parnes, Homer Schroeder, Sylvia Weisman
Sisterhood Gift Shop 2012 HANUKKAH SHOPPING SPREE 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday December 2 and Sunday December 9
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, Wednesday, December 5, Thursday, December 6 Many new and exciting items including contemporary, traditional, glass, silver, or ceramic pieces. First Hanukkah Candle is Saturday evening, December 8. Shop now for a large selection of gifts for everyone on your list. Gift certificates available.
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Parsha Chaye Sarah Family Shabbat
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Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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Veteran's Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Film Festival
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November 2012 4 1:30 p.m. Knitting
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Religious school
11 1:30 p.m. Knitting
7:30 p.m. Adult Ed class
Religious school
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Book Fair
1:30 p.m. Knitting
7:30 p.m. Adult Ed class
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Men's club movie 7:00 p.m.
4:45 p.m. service 5:50 Shabbat ends
Thanksgiving 9:00 AM service OFFICE CLOSED
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SOAP 1:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. service 4:51 light candles 1:30 p.m. Knitting
5:00 p.m. service 4:47 light candles
11:00-12:30 p.m. Sisterhood Book club
7:30 p.m. Adult Ed class
Religious school Global learning day pre k-3 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Film Festival
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7:30 p.m. Adult Ed class
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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF Moshe Saks………………………………..Rabbi msaks@cbitoledo.org Ivor Lichterman…………………………...Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Kandee Storm .......................... Office Manager kstorm@cbitoledo.org Kim Brody ............... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560 Address Service Requested
Fagie Benstein/Sharon Rappoprt ……………..Co ……………………………….Sisterhood President David Zack…...…………….Men’s Club President Zoe Yaffe/Shayna Zack……….USY Presidents EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President ......................................... Meira Zucker Vice President ....... Hope Davis, Ellen Federman, Debbie Spangenthal Secretary .......................................Alix Greenblatt Treasurer ....................................Ron Wachsman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Eli Abramson, Jeannette Bernstein, Jill Kripke, Faylayn Liber, Rhoda Miller, Dara MusherEizenman, Michael Portnoy, Bruce Post, Sharron Rappaport, Arnold Remer, Fran Weinblatt
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS! The bags of groceries that were donated to our Food Bank during the USY High Holy Days Food Drive were given to Jewish Family Services. It will help maintain an adequate supply of food and other items throughout the year.
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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42