December 2016 January 2017 bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel

A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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

150 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel Kislev - Tevet - Shevat 5777

CBI Sisterhood Gift Shop HanukKah

Shopping Spree Sundays December 14, 11, 18 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday, December 19 Tuesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 21 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

CBI CELEBRATES HANUKKAH Student Hanukkah Latke Lunch and MENORAH Contest

Festive Musical Shabbat Service

See page 8 for details.

See page 2 for details.

And Hanukkah Kiddush luncheon

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Artists: Helen Grubb and Adam Goldberg See back cover for more details!

Notes from the Cantor……………………………………….

LIGHT and DARK

The concept of light and dark is prevalent not only in Hanukkah but throughout Judaism, Jewish history, and our liturgy.

In the Torah: In the stor y of cr eation, God “spoke” light into being (Genesis 1: 30). This was the first step in the process of creating order out of a universe described as “tohu vavohu,” translated in our Etz Hayim Humash as “unformed and void.”

In the prayers: The litur gy of our daily pr ayer s car r ies this concept fur ther by descr ibing God as “yotser or uvorei hoshech, oseh shalom uvorei et hakol – Creator of light and dark, Maker of peace and Creator of everything.” (Barchu of the morning service). Could peace as described here equate with light?

The next prayers after the Barchu - both in the evening (Ahavat Olam) and the morning services (Ahavah Rabbah) develop this theme further by implying that the Torah that God gave us because of His love for us, represents light.

The Havdallah prayer recited at the close of Shabbat and holidays, equates the Jewish People, the Shabbat and our holidays with light and holiness.

In Hanukkah: The Hebr ew wor d for candle used to light the other candles, “shamash”, is spelled exactly the same way as the Hebrew word for sun – shemesh. Other names for Hanukkah include (an alliterating play on words) Hag Ha’or, Hag Hadror – Holiday of Light, Holiday of Freedom, equating freedom with light.

The menorah in the original Temples had seven branches, representing seven days of God’s creation, ie. God’s presence. In another relevant play on words, the Hebrew word for eight – shmoneh, as in the candles lit on Hanukkah, has the identical root as the Hebrew word for oil – shemen. Oil was basic to creating light. Interestingly, the number 8 turned on its side is the symbol for infinity!

The world recently lost the great Jewish musician and poet Leonard Cohen, who wrote, “There is a crack in every thing, that’s how the light gets in.” And Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary fame wrote in his famous song that now has become associated with Hanukkah, “Don’t let the light go out, it’s lasted for so many years, don’t let the light go out, let it shine through our love and our tears.”

Despite Hanukkah being a minor holiday, its message remains as powerful and cogent as ever, particularly for us as Jews and Americans in this pivotal election year. The future direction of our Presidency and country remains to be seen. Israel represents the modern spirit of our ancient Maccabees. The short lived victory of the Maccabees perhaps is a reminder that, in the concluding words of the prophetic haftorah of Hanukkah, “…lo v’chayil v’lo v’hoach, ki im b’ruchi – not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.” (Zachariah 4: 6) On this Hanukkah, as we approach the secular year of 2017, let us take to heart the words of the late President John Kennedy in his 1960 Democratic Convention acceptance speech, the well-known adage. “Don’t curse the darkness, light the candle that can guide us through that darkness.”

Join us on Shabbat Hanukkah December 31, for a special Hanukkah celebration in word and song, and together we will usher in the new secular year! Wishing you all a Hanukkah holiday of light and warmth and the best of years in 2017!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

Join us on Shabbat morning, December 10, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

as we honor our minyan leader,

Howard Rosenbaum

for the 70th Anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah and the many contributions he has made to Congregation B’nai Israel!

Followed by a wonderful Kiddush luncheon 2

President’s Message…………………………….……….

Howard Rosenberg

Please note time change to 5:00 p.m. on Friday evenings!

Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Thurs: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m.

7:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

(When Religious School is in session)

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Congregational News………………………………………….

December Special Birthdays January Special Birthdays 1

Shirley Gerber

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Gertrude Levitin

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Lori Friedes

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Hindea Markowicz

5

Sofya Fridman

9

Laurie Green

10

Rachel Noleff

15

Leon Williams

11

Jack Katz

16

Ilya Kapelush

14

Erin Labbie

17

Phyllis Bernstein

17

Hedva Romanoff

24

Chad Kripke

19

David Perlmutter

27

Elizabeth Leizerman

22

Allen Cohen

28

Cheryl Rothschild

22

Ashley Hendel

30

Kenneth Brochin

22

Sue Ann Hochberg

27

Jeff Bauer

28

Susan Solomon

January Special Anniversaries 2

Cynthia Palmer and Alan Mintz

35yrs

December Special Anniversaries 23

Dorothy and William Goldberg

60 yrs

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Deborah and David Perlmutter

45 yrs

Mazel Tov to

Anne and Jeff Bauer on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Charlotte Bauer

Todah Rabah to

Linda and Joel Beren, Joan Katz, Gary & Nancy Beren, Nora Romanoff & Eli Abramson, and Viola Miller on the birth of their granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and great-great granddaughter, Danielle Lior Karelitz daughter of Sarah & Jon Karelitz and little sister to Mia!

Arnie and Marlene Remer for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on November 5, 2016.

Condolences

Please let the office know about your simcha so we can include it in the bulletin!

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

Our member, Ella Goncharskaya, aunt of Eugene and Tania Borochin

SNOW BIRDS

Please let us know your winter address and how long you will be gone.

Robin Deters, sister of our member Nina Ridgely Our member, Allan Chabler, beloved husband of Ellen, brother of Jerry Chabler and Seymour (Judy) Chabler, father of Leslie and Alan Miller, Jacqueline and David Morris Bell, Michael and Lilla Chabler and Sue and Gary Macklis and beloved grandfather to eight grandchildren

C.B.I. office will be CLOSED on the following days: Monday, December 26, 2016

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

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HANUKKAH BEGINS SATURDAY NIGHT, DEC. 24 That miracle - the triumph of the spirit, the victory of faith - we celebrate when we light the hanukkah candles: First candle – Dec. 24; Eighth candle – Dec. 31.

KINDLING THE LIGHTS On Shabbat Hanukkah, the Hanukkah lights are kindled before the Shabbat candles. On Erev Shabbat, it is customary to use special, extra-long Chanukah candles, since the fulfillment of the mitzvah requires that the Hanukkah lights burn for at least one half hour after dark.

The candles in your Menorah should be placed in a straight row, since no day of Hanukkah is superior to another. Only the Shammes - kindler and guardian of the lights - the 9th candle, should stand higher than the others.

The Hanukkah lights should be kindled after dark (except on Friday night).

This is the proper way to kindle the lights: On the first night place one candle in the Menorah at the extreme right. On the other seven nights, place the candles from right to left, adding one each night.

Light the Shammes. With it light the candle on the left first.

Before lighting the candles, each night two brachot (blessings) are recited, except for the first night when three brachot are recited.

On all nights light the Shammes and recite:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik neyr shel hanukkah.

Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by Thy commandments, and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, sheh-asah nissim la-avoteinu ba-yamim haheim ba-z’man ha-zeh.

Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has performed miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season.

The following blessing is added and recited on the first evening only:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, she-he-che-yanu, v’ki-y’-manu, v’hi-gi-anu, la-z’ man ha-zeh.

Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has kept us in life, and sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.

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Adult Education……...………………………………………

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning: Adult Education Series Sunday, December 11, 2016 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

From “Griner”to“Yenkee”: The Fate of East European Jewish Immigrants and Their Descendants in America Presenter: Dr. David Weinberg

David Weinberg is Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University and Wayne State University. From 1993 through 2013, he served as Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies and Professor of History at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

British Palestine/Jewish Frustration Presenter: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

Adult Conversational Hebrew Class - Learn to speak Hebrew Wednesdays, January 4 - March 29, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at C.B.I. Taught by Sharon Lapitsky

Tuition: $25 for entir e session (All mater ials will be pr ovided) Your payment will reserve your spot!

Please call the office at 419-517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org for more information.

B’nai Israel Film Festival

S.O.A.P.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program Join us for a lively discussion of Jewish current events led by Hazzan Lichterman.

2:30 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)

The Chosen

In 1944, in Brooklyn, two 15-year-old Jewish youths living in the same predominant Jewish neighborhood, Reuven "Robert" Malter and Daniel "Danny" Saunders, become unlikely friends. One is from a very conservative family, and the other is more liberal. The issues of importance of tradition, parental expectations and the formation of Israel cause constant friction.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

December 7, 14, 2016 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 ALL ARE WELCOME No charge Refreshments served!

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Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

SISTERHOOD JOINT BOOK CLUB Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War

Congregation Etz Chayim 3853 Woodley Road 12:00 Noon – Dairy Lunch $5.00

by Artemis Joukowsky

The Joint Book Clubs of Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, and Congregation Shomer Emunim cordially invite you to a special book discussion, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, by Artemis Joukowsky. It is the story of Reverend Waitstill and Martha Sharp who rescued hundreds of dissidents and Jews across Europe during World War II. The book is the companion piece to the Ken Burns PBS documentary film based on their experiences.

Mrs. Naomi R. Twining, who was Reverend Sharp’s secretary after World War II, when he served as a Unitarian minister in Toledo, and who lives in Toledo, will be our featured speaker.

Copies of the book are available through the Toledo-Lucas County Library system, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com.

For reservations, please contact Elsa Leveton at (419) 473-2401 or email her at: elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org by January 17, 2017.

SISTERHOOD 2.0

Join us for a relaxed, fun evening!

Comfy, Cozy Winter Soiree

Wear your most comfortable clothes & bring your favorite game!

Spouses or significant others are welcome!

Saturday, January 21, 2017 7:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.

At the home of Leslie and Michael Podolsky 8756 Oak Hollow Road in Sylvania

Please RSVP to Cindy Robertson at 419-297-4815 by January 17 Last Names: A-L Please bring dairy appetizer

Last Names: M-Z Please bring dairy dessert

SISTERHOOD 2.0 MAJ NIGHTS Sunday, December 4, 2016 Sunday, January 8, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at C.B.I .

All are Welcome!

SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB Sunday, January 29, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Place to be determined….watch for further details!

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo,

by Amy Schumer

Amy mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationships, and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is—a woman with the courage to bare her soul to stand up for what she believes in, all while making us laugh.

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

December is upon us and we have a lot going on at David S. Stone Religious School. Sharon Lapitsky has been teaching an interactive unit about Israel to all of our 8 th grade students. They are reaching out to our friends in the Western Galilee to make connections with our Partnership region. When our students go on their trip to Israel in a couple of years they will have friends to visit in Israel, just as last year’s class trip had an opportunity to meet with Israeli teens. Peter Silverman’s class has been corresponding with students in Israel as well. Our goal is to make a personal Israel connection for all of our students, working hand in hand with our Partnership region. Paulette Sherline’s class received a video of Israeli students hand delivering to the Kotel actual notes written by our students.

All of our students are working diligently on some exciting Hanukkah projects. We are looking forward to celebrating with our Jewish community at the Hanukkah Palooza program on December 11. December 18 is our Religious School’s Hanukkah celebration. There will be a Latke party and a Menorah making contest for all families from 11:15-12:00.

Our 8-10th grade students will have the David S. Stone Religious School Calendar opportunity to take a JLI course with Peter Silverman and Shmuel Matusof covering Jewish ethics.

December, 2016 We are looking forward to this valuable teaching Sunday 4 RS 9:30-12:00 a.m. unit for our teens.

Megan Van Dyke has been having a great time getting to know all of our youngest students Wednesday 7 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m. with our Parent/child class for ages 3 and under. All are welcome! Please see calendar for dates and Sunday 11 RS 9:30-11:30 a.m. times.

11:30 Chanukah Palooza at Shomer

Kim Brody, Principal Students and parents:

Wednesday

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Sunday

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Sunday, December 18 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Emunim RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.

Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:15-11:15 p.m.

Latke Lunch and MENORAH Contest at 11:15

Join us for a

Hanukkah Latke lunch and MENORAH Contest Make your own original menorah and bring it to CBI!

Israel participants Asher Kripke, Brian Glasser, and Nathan Podolsky spoke about their experiences at the Sisterhood opening meeting in October.

Wednesday, December 21 - Sunday, January 1 NO Religious School - Winter Break

January, 2017 Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

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RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.

6th-7th grade Community Agency Day Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

15

NO RS

Wednesday

18

RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

22

RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.

Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

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RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

BITUSY/Kadima Calendar DECEMBER 2016 Saturday Wednesday

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Friday-Sunday 9-11 Saturday 17

150th Concert coat check Lounge Night 6:15– 7:45 p.m.

Kadima Kinnus in Columbus, Ohio Family Havdalah– Zoo Lights

Do you need help with yard work, garage cleaning, household tasks, computer questions or small projects around the house?

Hire a Mensch to help you out!

JANUARY 2017 Wednesday

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Sunday

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Help support BITUSY and Kadima

Contact: Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Lounge Night– Family Feud 6:15– 7:45 p.m.

Sledding/Snow Ball

SAVE the DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Disability Awareness Program

Mensches Aaron Smith and Adam Davis rake leaves to support BITUSY/ Kadima.

STUDENT BAKE SALE IS A SUCCESS!

We made $110! The bake sale was a terrific way for JFS to gain even more exposure for its Music & Memory program. Thank you to all who participat9

Parent/Child Class having fun!

New Members………………………………………………….

Sheila and Stan Odesky are very pleased to have joined B'nai Israel. Married for 53

years, Stan is a native of Toledo and Sheila was born and raised in Pittsburgh. They have two daughters, Bonnie Berland and Cheryl Moser and five grandchildren. They are very active in the community, as Sheila is President of the Toledo Lucas County Library Board of Trustees and Stan serves on the Alumni Board of the University of Toledo.

Bonnie, Becca and Seth Berland

would like to thank the members of CBI for the warm welcome that the congregation has extended us. I (Bonnie) am in fact not really a new member of CBI. Back in the early 70’s I was Consecrated at CBI and attended Sunday School here for many years.

I am President of Stanford H. Odesky and Associates, a local market research firm. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and friends, playing mah jong and reading. My daughter Rebecca (Becca), graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in May and is gainfully employed at a Fortune 500 firm. Next Fall she will be moving to Boston – any contacts would be appreciated! Seth, a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati is very involved with his fraternity – Alpha Epsilon Pi – and is majoring in sports administration/marketing.

Social Action Committee There will be opportunities to volunteer at Kingston over the Christmas holiday. Please watch for further information in the upcoming weekly emails.

Your Generosity Helps Many in Need Jewish Family Service thanks B’nai Israel congregants for generously participating in this year’s High Holiday Food Drive. Many, many bags of groceries and other items were donated. Your generous contributions will serve the needs of our community neighbors for quite some time. JFS gives food, fresh produce, paper goods, and personal care items to individuals and helps them discover other resources to get through the crisis. Your support is vital to the operation of the food pantry and greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who made the food drive possible, including Nate Segall who, once again, donated a truck trailer in which to store and transport bags of food from The Temple to JFS. Todah rabah!

Nancy Newbury

RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE

B’nai Israel / Etz Chayim co-sisterhood Rummage Sale “ B’yachad / Together” / Huge Success B’yachad, together we planned, we schlepped, we unpacked, schlepped again, we folded, we hung, we pinned, we sorted, and, most of all we had a great time together. We are most grateful to all who cleaned out their closets, their basements, their garages and provided yet another top notch sale.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who gave us their time, their expertise, their good humor and amazing energy you made it work!!

Thank you to the “guys” of the hood, to Larry Johnson, whose extra muscle power helped significantly.

Thank you to Leslie Podolsky, Rhoda Miller, Chuck Traugott, Cantor Lichterman, Howard Rosenberg, whose constant mention the from bulletin, weekly Torah guides, shul emails, and bima greatly contributed to our success.

Thank you, Marcia Grossman, and Diane Treuhaft, our Etz Chayim “sisters of the hood” co-chairs, to Elsa Leveton, her staff, and to the volunteers in the kitchen who lovingly prepared delicious lunches and snacks. B’yachad works!

Again and again, thank you all….we are always open to suggestions and comments. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Always looking to making a good idea, better!

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December Yahrzeits……………………………………………

January Yahrzeits……………………………………………

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Contributions …………………………………………………..

Minimum 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 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before November 22, 2016

Shabbat Prayer Book Etz Hayim Bible Tree of Life Leaf Tree of Life Stone Memorial Plaque

Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Doris Davis Hannah Fotsch, Speedy Recovery In Honor of Sarah Taub and Ross Chaban** Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Mark Zyndorf, Speedy Recovery Anne and Jeff Bauer, Granddaughter Sam and Mariam Ahmed** Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah In Appreciation of Fagie and Eli Benstein** Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Hazzan Ivor Lichterman Sanford and Sharon Stein* Greg and Hope Davis Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Phil Markowicz, Speedy Recovery Fagie and Eli Benstein** Hazzan Ivor Lichterman Steve and Mamantha Rosenbaum In Memory of Laura Remstein Barrish In Memory of Allan Chabler George Bernstein Fagie and Eli Benstein** Fanny Gudelman David Scheer, Beloved Cousin Allan Chabler Allan Chabler Roslyn Berg and Family Arlene Brookenthal Merv and Marlene Russell Yahrzeit Arlene and Jerry Russell Helen Cohen Sandy, Chuck, Jay and Kari Traugott*** Yahrzeit Katharina Tauber Violet Forman The Tauber Family*** Nina Ridgley and Robin Deters (z’l)** Robert Price Donald Steinberg, beloved Husband Sara Chabler Janet Steinberg and Family**** Ellen and Allan (z’l) Chabler** Donald Steinberg, M.D. Dan Steinberg and Family CAMP RAMAH FUND 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

In Honor of

Buz Steinberg, Speedy Recovery Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Kathryn Linver

Sheldon Rubin, Beloved Brother Marlene and Merv Russell* Ida Petler Shirley Bader

Yahrzeit

Michael Lenenberg Rene Levy** George Lewis Kathryn Linver

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Inge Horowitz**

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Merv and Marlene Russell Arlene and Jerry Russell Jack and Angela Katz*** 12

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

Yahrzeit Leonard Davis Harriet and Marty Davis

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Lou Steingroot

HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Bud and Barbara McGrew** Allan (z’l) and Ellen Chabler Carol and Bill Richman Marcia and Rolf Hess** Gertie Levitin Bonnie Ross** Allan and Ilene Miller** Ann and Howard Rosenberg*** Michelle and Cary Kart Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Joan Katz

Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Carol and Bill Richman Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Carol and Bill Richman Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Shirley Bader, Speedy Recovery Fannette and Richard Freed Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Michelle and Cary Kart David and Diane Treuhaft Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Judy and Joel Scheinbach Anne and Jeff Bauer, Granddaughter Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Linda and Joel Beren, Birth of Granddaughter, Danielle Ann and Howard Rosenberg**

Contributions …………………………………………………..

HIDDUR FUND

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Ann and Howard Rosenberg** George Bernstein Joan Katz

Yahrzeit

Lester Bogart Sue Wilson** Harry Fogel Helen Boxenbaum** Jadzia Greenbaum Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Bess Sperling, Beloved Mother Cathy and Steve Sperling*** Dr. Jerome Gerber Felice Wolff**

LIBRARY FUND

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone

Yahrzeit

Sidney Kezur Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Kirsten Alexander Ken and Dolores Alexander*** MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

In Memory of

George Bernstein Jan Katz**

Yahrzeit

Thelma Robbins, Beloved Sister Sherrie Zaft

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Diane Bernstein and Irwin Katz Vivian and Paul Grossman Bobbye and Dave Shall*** George Bernstein Tracy and Brad Schusterman*** David Katz Marv and Bev Greenberg

Yahrzeit

Homer Schroeder Richard Schroeder Dr. Norman Fisher Barbara Fisher*** Miriam Lane Vivian and Paul Grossman MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Sidney Levine, Speedy Recovery Eleanor Golding

In Memory of

Al Lippman Helen Eisenstadt Larry and Joanie Kripke**

Yahrzeit

Hyman Cohen Allen and Rita Cohen** Goldie Munster Harry Munster Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Robert Wexler Rhoda Miller and Family Bette Matz Deborah Orloff** Gitta Taub Sarah Taub**

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Maxine and Burt Callif Diana and Jack Lipszyc** Leeta and Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Phyllis and Richard Bernstein

In Memory of

George Bernstein Kim and Stuart Brody Allan Chabler Phyllis and Richard Bernstein

Yahrzeit

In Honor of

In Memory of

Dr. Jerome Gerber Shirley Gerber

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Yahrzeit Stanley Oberlin Marian Oberlin Lorrie and Jeff Daube, Ryan, Andi, Dori, and Sergio

Abraham Stahl The Pinsky Family**** BOBBI AND AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND

In Honor of

Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Harriet Goldberg ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND

In Honor of

Buz Steinberg, Speedy Recovery Nancy and Nate Danziger**

Yahrzeit

Lois Steinberg Kremer Lyn Kremer and Jeff Kremer Family** Shulamith Benstein Eli and Fagie Benstein*** Goldie Adler Eli and Fagie Benstein*** SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND

In Honor of

Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Judy Gersz

Yahrzeit

MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

In Honor of

Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Ruth and Jerry Gold Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Ruth and Jerry Gold**

Yahrzeit

Sylvia Goldman Ronald Goldman** Morris Goldberg Bill and Dorothy Goldberg**** Melvin Newmark Ruth and Jerry Gold** 13

Benjamin Goldberg Lawerence and Cheryl Goldberg* Leah Gersz Judy Gersz and Family

You have supported B’nai Israel during your lifetime.

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

Contributions …………………………………………………..

In Memory of

TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Mark and Paula Weinstein Shirley Bader, Speedy Recovery Shirley Tochtermann Harry Schulman Judy Erd Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott Nancy and Gary Beren*** Rhoda Miller Harry Schulman Shirley Tochtermann Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery David and Karen Wolf

In Memory of

David Katz Gretchen and Mark Zyndorf*** George Bernstein Lauren and Brad Sachs

Allan Chabler Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff** Judy Erd Ilene and Allan Miller Shirley Tochtermann Marcia and Rolf Hess** Ron Shnider and Bev Gottlieb Phyllis and Charles Wittenberg Michelle Harr and Terry Andrews*** Nancy and Gary Beren** Jodi Hess and Jane Spurgeon and Family Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Melanie Anderson

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Michael and Diana Saxon**

In Memory of

Yahrzeit

Bessie Damrauer Marvin and Peggy Damrauer*** Selma Boyk Charlotte Kominars, Geoff Siegel, Stephanie Brovenick*

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DOUBLE BULLETIN. THERE WILL BE NO BULLETIN IN JANUARY .

THE NEXT BULLETIN WILL BE FEBRUARY. 2017.

The 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book is currently in production.

Thank you for your generosity. All contributors to the 150th fund, the Chai Campaign, and the purchasers of ads will be featured in the book. We anticipate that the book will be printed shortly after the concert in December.

STAFF

Israel Garber Jay Shuer Luann and Bill Garber** Daisy Spielberg Stephen Spielberg** Joe Tochtermann Shirley Tochtermann*** Fruma Simon William Aiduss Peggy and Marvin Damrauer** Stanford Schwartz Charles and Sharon Schwartz*

George Bernstein Barry and Lisa Rosen** George Bernstein David and Dena Zack and Family

SIMCHA TREE The following leaves have recently been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree: IN HONOR OF DEANN SHAPIRO FROM MARTIN AND HARRIET DAVIS LANNIE AND ROANNE KATZMAN

Additional Kol Nidre Appeal Donors:

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

Ivor Lichterman ..........................................Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum.................... Minyan Leader Kim Brody....................Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org Chuck Traugott .......... Synagogue Administrator ctraugott@cbitoledo.org Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Leslie Podolsky ... Communications Coordinator lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org Megan Miller ................................. Youth Director meganmiller@bex.net Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com Dahlia Zack ..................................... USY President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Vice President of Youth Activities………….Michael Portnoy Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ellen Federman, David Friedes, Marc Glasser, Stuart Goldberg, Chad Kripke, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Gabrielle Mallin, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Jerry Russell, Mindy Slutsky, Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum www.cbitoledo.org

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Deborah Orloff Joan and Larry Kripke David and Lori Friedes Stan and Sheila Odesky

Office Closed

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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID

Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42

Address Service Requested

Happy Hanukkah to all of our C.B.I. Family!

Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Thurs:

7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m.

Friday:

7:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:

9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

(When Religious School is in session)

AND THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES...

It was with great excitement that we dedicated a beautiful work of art in commemoration of B’nai Israel’s 150th anniversary. This idea was a collaboration between the 150th Committee and the Past Presidents of our Sisterhood. The majority of the money for this project came from the Sisterhood fund and was approved by the Past Presidents. The remainder of the cost was funded through the 150th Anniversary fundraising efforts. The committee members are Ann Rosenberg, Gabi Mallin, Sue Richards, Kathryn Linver, Dena Eber, Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling, and Fran Weinblatt.

This project began two years ago. The Sisterhood Presidents expressed a desire to have the artwork on the outside of the building. As we pondered how to find an artist or artists for this job, several people brought up the names of talented members that we have within our congregation, specifically Adam Goldberg and Helen Grubb.

Adam Goldberg is a great-grandson of our late Rabbi Emeritus, Dr. Morton Goldberg.

At the age of 15, Adam was introduced to glass at the Toledo Museum of Art. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Bowling Green State University, Adam opened Gathered Glassblowing Studio in downtown Toledo.

Helen Grubb grew up in Sylvania. She attended the Hebrew Academy and B’nai Israel .

Religious School where she had her Bat Mitzvah. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Toledo with a focus in Printmaking and Drawing. She maintains a studio at Gathered Glassblowing Studio and is involved in the local art community.

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CBI dedicates beautiful new artwork!

See front cover for the BIG REVEAL!