February 2017 bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org

A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Sunday, February 12, 2017

at 9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. (during religious school)

Tu Bishvat Seder Join us for a special high energy, musical Shabbat experience in words and music in honor of Shabbat Shirah – The Sabbath of Song

The congregation is invited!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 9.

419-517-8400 No Charge.

We would be delighted to have you share in our joy as our daughter

Jackie and her Fiance’ Alex Strauss

are called to the Torah on Shabbat morning,

Saturday February 18, 2017 In honor of their upcoming marriage We look forward to greeting you at the Kiddush following services.

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman RSVP by February 9, 2017.

BITUSY FUNDRAISER

“SECOND ANNUAL” PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, February 5, 2017

419-517-8400

WE NEED YOU!

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

See page 9 for details!

See page 7 for details!

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Notes from the Cantor ……………………………………….

A Musical Giant - Part 1

Shabbat Shira, the Sabbath of Song, which occurs this year on February 11, ushers in a period in our Jewish calendar known as Jewish Music Season. In honor thereof, I wish to devote this and next months’ articles to two Jewish giants of music the world recently lost just days apart: Leonard Cohen and Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker. Although fr om differ ent ends of the artistic and musical spectrum, their impact upon the world of music nevertheless is far reaching. Their legacy will continue to live on into the future.

Leonard Cohen, the great Montreal-born poet, performer and composer, passed away on November 7, 2016 at the age of 82. Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker, the famous composer of some 800 Modzitz Chassidic melodies, passed away on November 20, 2016 at the age of 91. Since I cannot adequately do justice to both of these musical luminaries in one article, I will devote this column to Leonard Cohen, and next month’s article will be dedicated to Ben Zion Shenker.

Leonard Cohen descended from a deeply Jewish lineage, including several rabbis. His family were founders of the Montreal Jewish Community, and he studied Torah and Talmud with his grandfather. Although his myriad of artistic creations which span a lifetime of 60 years of creativity, are not specifically Jewish, they were deeply influenced by his Judaism.

One of his early poetic creations, entitled The Spice-Box of Earth, is a reference to the spices used for Havdalah at the conclusion of Shabbat. His song ‘The Future’ references Kabbalah in the words, “There is a crack, a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in.”

Concerning his song The Partisan, Cohen states, “…I developed the curious notion that the Nazis were overthrown by music.” In the song, he states, “…Through the graves the wind is blowing Freedom soon will come.

Then we’ll come from the shadow.”

Biblical themes are pervasive in songs like The Story of Isaac and W hither Thou Goest from the Book of Ruth. His song W ho By Fire is a reference from the Unetaneh Tokef prayer from the High Holidays Musaf service.

His final work, Y ou W ant It Darker, recently released on his 82nd birthday right before his demise, is perhaps a premonition of what lay ahead. It includes Hebrew lyrics from the Kaddish, and backup vocals of the Hineni prayer (meaning “Here I am”) also from the High Holidays, sung by the Cantor and choir from Cohen’s Montreal synagogue Shaar Hashomayim.

Perhaps Cohen’s most famous song is Hallelujah. To date there are at least 300 recorded versions of the song, which likely will increase even as I write this tribute. The song has lately been heard in synagogues and churches around the world. It has been adapted to Psalm 150, the last of the Psalms, and recently entered the American Billboard Top 100 for the first time. Its haunting melody rises climactically in a crescendo before fading into its gentle and familiar Hallelujah chorus. Its Biblically inspired lyrics state, “Now, I’ve heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord. …I did my best, it wasn’t much …I’ll stand before the lord of song With nothing on my tongue but hallelujah.

Hallelujah Hallelujah…”

As Cohen wrote in these words, he “did (his) best,” and is now “stand(ing) before the lord of song.” His words, music and persona will continue to inspire for generations.

We hope you will all join us for two special Shabbat services.

On Shabbat February 11th - Shabbat Shira – The Sabbath of Song, when we will have an inspir ational musical presentation in words and song. On Shabbat February 18th Jan and I will sponsor a special Kiddush in honor of our daughter Jaclyn’s forthcoming marriage to Alex Strauss. Come meet our family and rejoice with the chatan and kallah, the bride and groom at the service followed by the Kiddush Luncheon.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 2

President’s Message…………………………….……….

Graves of Our Fathers, and Ourselves.

I have been thinking about cemeteries lately. That may sound morbid, but it is important. Just this past year, as part of our 150th anniversary celebration opening weekend, many of us visited Beth Shalom and Eagle Point, learning much about the history of the Toledo Jewish Community. If you have had the unhappy experience of visiting a dilapidated cemetery, you must realize how fortunate this community is to have these serene and sacred places still being maintained. However, time is not on our side. Many congregations and communities, facing growing costs and shrinking resources, will need to decide how much of their dwindling assets will be used for their cemeteries. What will Beth Shalom look like when our congregation is 300 years old? Who will be responsible? We face the same challenges as many Jewish communities. How wonderful it is to be part of the fantastic Toledo area Jewish community which has come together to make the survival of these cemeteries a community priority, in perpetuity.

Some years ago, when visiting New York City, my wife Ann researched some sites for us to visit. Among them were the oldest Jewish cemetery, the “First Shearith Israel Graveyard”, on St. James Place in lower Manhattan. It was actually the second burial site, the older one no longer being in existence, and is one of three the congregation maintains.

It is only a fraction of the original size, and is certainly off the usual tourist route. It was locked, but you could still peek in. It certainly looks its age, and is not in perfect condition. But I find it amazing that it is still there, which is no doubt a result of Shearith Israel still being in existence.

Another interesting stop was in Pisa, Italy while on a bus tour. When we pulled into Pisa, passing an area with an impressive ancient wall, our guide was surprised that the Jewish cemetery door was open. After visiting the cathedral and taking photos of its leaning free-standing bell tower, we decided to use our free time to visit the cemetery rather than the gift shop.

There was a young lady there, who turned out to be a graduate student doing research, which is why the gate was open. This was a fascinating place. It seems that not many Jews live in this part of Italy, but the cemetery is still active, with some newer graves scatted among the very old. It dates from the year 859, and much of it looked its age and needed some attention. I wondered who was responsible for its upkeep. It was time to go to the bus and, when we turned around, the gate was closed! There was no way we would be able to get over the huge wall. Much to our relief, the student was still there and let us out.

Ann and I grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and when we go back we always make the grand tour involving three different Jewish cemeteries to visit family and friends. Once we had a question and talked to the elderly gentleman in the small office. By the time we left, I was the official contact person for my paternal grandparents, a great-aunt and great-uncle, and an uncle. It looked like they had many graves for which there was no record of who to contact if there is a problem. Since then, I get occasional requests for help. The latest problem was the dying ash trees which had to be removed. It seems the perpetual care funds cannot cover all that needs to be done.

The last cemetery I visited was, no surprise, Beth Shalom. As the years go by, I know more and more people there. It is comforting to be able to go there or to Eagle Point. Whether or not you expect to be there some day, and whether or not you have family or friends there already, it is an important part of our Jewish Community. We are extremely fortunate to be a part of a community that has come together to maintain and preserve our graves and cemeteries, honoring the past, and preparing for the future.

Howard Rosenberg 3

Congregational News………………………………………….

February Special Birthdays 5

Greg Zaurov

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Mark Wexler

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Sandra Bookman

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Bert Spangenthal

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Ian Katz

Mazel Tov

to Gary and Andrea Urie on the birth of their grandson, Leo Joseph, born November 26, 2016 to Mathew and Rachael Urie and big sister, Emerson, of Lakewood, Ohio.

February Special Anniversaries 10

Shirley and Zale Kohler

60 years

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

Todah Rabah to

Rena and Michael Leizerman for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Sue Ann Hochberg on December 31, 2016.

Blair Grubb for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon in memory of Barbara Straus on January 28, 2017.

Our members who helped out while the Hazzan was out of town: Leah Connor, David Friedes, Sue Ann Hochberg, Howard Rosenbaum, Jerry Russell, Rabbi Alan Sokobin and David Weinberg

Condolences

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

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If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would appreciate a visit at home from the Hazzan, please call the office at 419-517-8400.

C.B.I. office will be CLOSED on

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

Monday, February 20, 2017 for President’s Day

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IMPORTANT Changes to the Jewish Cemeteries in Toledo Special Congregational Meeting to Amend our Constitution Dear fellow members of Congregation B’nai Israel, The long-planned change in ownership and operation of the Cemetery is nearing completion after years of work by representatives of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization and representatives of our congregation, Etz Chayim, and the Toledo Hebrew Cemetery Association.

For those who are not familiar with this effort, it is meant to transfer the assets of Beth Shalom and Eagle Point Cemeteries to the Federation, which will then own and run the cemeteries through a new Federation agency, The Toledo Jewish Community Cemetery Association.

Projecting into the future, it is clear that the three historical owners, Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, and the Toledo Hebrew Cemetery Association would not have the financial resources to maintain the two Jewish community cemeteries forever. The Federation and Foundation, through the generosity of the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization, the David Stone Community Needs Fund and other resources, combined with the current congregational perpetual care funds will be able to insure the proper maintenance and operation of the cemeteries in perpetuity.

For our congregants, there will be no obvious change. We will still have a burial plot as part of our membership. The rules governing burial and religious practice for our sections of the cemetery will continue to follow the rules and guidelines of the Conservative movement under the direction of our clergy. Any prepaid burial or other fees will be honored. Arrangements for a funeral will still be made with our own clergy and our synagogue office. The only significant change will be that we can all be assured that the cemeteries will be taken care of long into the future.

For the Federation to assume this responsibility, “in perpetuity”, B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim and the Toledo Hebrew Cemetery Association will need to turn over the property, and the associated assets. In addition to the land, that includes prepaid burial and all perpetual care funds. It also requires that our congregation name the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation in our congregation’s “will”. Like individuals, organizations should have a will, and this will be necessary for the Cemetery reorganization to be finalized. That is the reason for calling a congregational meeting; to amend our constitution so that, in the event that our congregation should ever cease to exist without a successor congregation, any remaining assets would be directed to the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation.

A Resolution, recently approved by your board, and the proposed amendment are enclosed. We realize this is not an easy topic to discuss. However, like writing a will, it is best to do it well ahead of time. Your board and members of our congregation who have worked for years on this project, believe this is the right thing to do.

We will have a special meeting of the congregation for the sole purpose of voting on the proposed amendment. This meeting will be on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at noon. We sincerely hope to see you there.

If there are questions or concerns, please address these to Howard Rosenberg by e-mail: howardcr@bex.net Thank you.

Howard Rosenberg, President Jeffery Bauer, Immediate Past-President Bennett Romanoff, Vice President for Administration Chuck Traugott, Synagogue Administrator and Past-President

RESOLUTION Resolved, that, effective as of the special meeting to be held on February 5, 2017, a new Article XIV shall be added to the Constitution of Congregation B’nai Israel to provide for an ultimate beneficiary of the assets of Congregation B’nai Israel in the event Congregation B’nai Israel, or its successors and assigns, is no longer operating as a Jewish Congregation in the Greater Toledo area. Such a change shall be accomplished by adding a new Article XIV to the Constitution to read as follows: Article XIV DISSOLUTION “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution to the contrary, in the event Congregation B’nai Israel, or its successors and assigns, ceases to operate pursuant to its purposes as articulated in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Congregation B’nai Israel dated June 20, 2002, as the same may be subsequently amended, the assets of Congregation B’nai Israel shall be transferred to a designated fund held by the Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, or its successor-in-interest, for the maintenance and care of the cemeteries established for the burial of Jewish families in the Greater Toledo area and operated and maintained by Toledo Jewish Community Cemetery Association, LLC.” 5

New Members….……………………………………………

Adrienne Goldberg (Pictured with her nephew, Ethan Goldberg) I am excited to be a "new" member to Congregation B'nai Israel. I have many fond memories from growing up at B'nai Israel. I celebrated my consecration, bat mitzvah, and confirmation in the Kenwood building.

Many congregants knew my great-grandfather, Rabbi Emeritus, Dr. Morton Goldberg z"l, but I just knew him as "Papa". I have always thought of Congregation B'nai Israel as home, and I am looking forward to continuing my membership and my memories now that I have begun my career as a middle school art educator in the Sylvania Schools.

LaPlante Family Hello to the whole CBI community! We are the LaPlante family and have enjoyed getting to know many of you already over the past few months. For those we have yet to meet, let us introduce ourselves.

Dan works for Jeep and is a lifelong Buckeyes and Redwings fan.

Holley is a student getting ready for graduate school next fall, who loves to read and bake. Eva has inherited her mother’s love of baking and does so every chance she gets, and Joseph likes to build models, be they cars, airplanes, trains, or boats. There is a good chance on a day off you can find us exploring local parks as a family. A few of our favorites are Irwin Prairie and Kitty Todd State Nature Preserves, and Wildwood Metropark.

Thank you to everyone who has already made us feel welcomed into the community, and we look forward to getting to know more of you in the future.

Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

SISTERHOOD 2.0 MAJ NIGHT Sunday, February 12, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at C.B.I .

All are Welcome!

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Tuesday, February 28, 2017 10:30 a.m.– Noon in the library

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

Everything is Illuminated,

by Jonathan Safran Foer

Please Join Us! Sisterhood and Sisterhood 2.0

SHABBAT SERVICE AND KIDDUSH LUNCH

Saturday, March 18, 2017

We'd love to have YOU participate!

Please contact Judy Scheinbach at (419) 345-0285 for more information.

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Adult Education……...………………………………………

B’nai Israel Film Festival

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning:

Adult Education Series Sunday, February 5, 2017

Sunday, February 12, 2017 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Longest Ride

"The 'Bintel Brif': The Integration of East European Immigrants and their Descendants into American Life, 1906-1967."

Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world.

Presenter: Dr. David Weinberg

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

Howard Rosenbaum celebrating his special birthday with the morning minyan group at Panera.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME No charge Refreshments served!

ANNOUNCING PURIM 2017! ………………………………..

It's the

With great shpieling comes great responsibility Featuring the music of Taylor Swift This year the shpiel will be performed on Sunday, March 12 at 10 a.m. We are looking for superheroes, sidekicks, and those with hidden superpowers. Also, casting priority given to those with their own superhero costumes, especially adult-sized. [We don't want to know why you have that costume; we accept everyone at the SHUPER SHPIEL.] Actual singing and acting talent not required, as clearly evidenced from our prior productions.

Email meira@accesstoledo.com for more information.

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

We have a lot going on at David S. Stone Religious School this month. I hope all of you will be able to join us for the annual USY pancake breakfast fundraiser on February 5th , prior to class. Sharon Lapitsky just wrapped up a unit with our 8th graders about Israel. Other classes have continued to build a relationship with our friends in the Western Galilee by sending letters and gifts that were hand delivered by Fagie Benstein.

All Religious School families are welcome to join us at our Tu Bishvat seder on Sunday February 12 at 11:00 a.m. The interactive seder will be led by Rabbi Rubin and Hazzan Lichterman.

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, February 26th for the Annual Jewish Disability Awareness Community Program from 10:00-11:30. Area psychologists will lead workshops dealing with anxiety for all Toledo Jewish community students. The activities will be interactive, including yoga. Parents and teachers will have the incredible opportunity to hear from local parents on the topic of anxiety. We are hoping that all of you attend this important morning. See next page for more information.

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar February, 2017

Kim Brody, Principal

1st and 2nd graders displaying their beautiful Kiddush cups

Hannah Chernow working on finishing touches for a dreidel she made for our friends in the Partnership region of the Western Galilee.

(Hand delivered by Fagie Benstein)

Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

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

USY Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 9:00 a.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

12

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

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

11:00 a.m. Tu Bishvat Seder

Wednesday

15

RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

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NO RS

Wednesday

22

RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

26

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

10:00-11:30a.m. Disability Awareness Program

Introduction letters to students in the Israel partnership region from Paulette Sherline’s class

Aidan Mahoney made a dreidel that spins!

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Youth & Education News………………………………………

BITUSY/Kadima BITUSY FUNDRAISER

Lounge Night Wednesday February 22 6:15– 7:45 p.m.

“SECOND ANNUAL” PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Program: Disability Awareness

SUNDAY · February 5, 2017 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Religious school families can enjoy breakfast with the kids before school starts at 9:30.

No Charge!

We will be taking DONATIONS at the door!

EVERYONE is WECOME! Please call the office to make a reservation.

(419) 517-8400 or email Kim at kbrody@cbitoledo.org

February is

Kadimaniks Adam Davis and Baylee Mallin (front center and right) are excited to attend the Kadima Kinnus in Columbus with friends from Detroit.

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s 8th Annual

Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Program

Sunday, February 26 10:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel The Federation is partnering with Temple Shomer Emunim, Congregation B’nai Israel, and Etz Chayim on this very important program which will focus on anxiety. It is becoming more common in all age groups and ranges from mild to debilitating.

All adults are invited to hear Matt and Jill Kripke talk about their family experience with childhood anxiety followed by a professional presentation by Jason C. Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor and Clinic Director at University of Toledo. Simultaneously, all religious school students will engage in discussion, yoga and other activities as they relate to anxiety and how to manage it. This portion of the program will be directed by 3 professionals who work with youth and utilize various methods for stress and anxiety reduction such as yoga therapy.

For more information about the program, please contact Nancy Newbury, LISW, at 419-724-0408.

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On December 3, 2016, B’nai Israel was alive with the sounds of amazing music, joy of a full house connecting, and celebrating. It was indeed “An Enchanted Evening”. Our extended congregational family, members of the extended Jewish Community and community at large experienced a spectacular evening that is still being talked about…the afterglow continues.

After dinner, the Toledo International Youth Orchestra entertained with our own Quinn Murphy. For the main event, Cantors Ivor Lichterman, Andrea Markowicz, and Jamie Gloth provided a musical program that was outstanding in every way. They performed Broadway, Opera, prayer, musical comedy, and each and every piece had particular significance to the audience. Stephen Rothschild, narrator during Cantor Lichterman’s musical comedy presentation, added yet another level of hilarity.

Joining our star studded performers were Rabbi Evan Rubin, of Congregation Etz Chayim and Cantor Josh Finkel, of Congregation Shomer Emunim. They delighted the audience with their lively participation. Cantor Pamela Schiffer of East Lansing also joined us for the evening . The ruach chorus and all of our performers joined together for a rousing finale. It was a wonderful way to continue the celebration of our congregation’s 150th anniversary.

Fagie Benstein, Sharon Stein and Cathy Sperling, 150th Anniver sar y Co-chairs

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February Yahrzeits……………………………………………

STAFF

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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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 January 16, 2017 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

In Honor of

Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Zaurov Family Bev and Marv Greenberg Sanford and Sharon Stein* Paul and Rona Rothschild*** Jeff Bauer, Special Birthday Sue Ann Hochberg, Special Birthday Fagie and Eli Benstein** Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Lil and Dave Perlman Lou Steingroot, Speedy Recovery Marlene and Arnie Remer David Weinberg, Speedy Recovery Sanford and Sharon Stein*

Yahrzeit

Benjamin Berkman Rene’ and Rich Rusgo, Zoe Yaffe and Ben Yaffe** Ann A. Waldman Hilda Davis Siegle Marshall Shapiro Lannie and Roanne Katzman** CAMP RAMAH FUND

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

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Fanny Gudelman Ira Weisman**

Sylvia and Benjamin Weisman Ira Weisman and Family Bernard Shoched Phyllis Shoched

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of

Hindea Markowicz, Special Birthday Zaurov Family Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Arlene and Jerry Russell

HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND

Yahrzeit

Alfred Harris Leona Harris Harold and Adrienne Harris** Leona and Alfred Harris Sheldon Harris

HIDDUR FUND

Yahrzeit

Elias Wajskol Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol*** Sadie Russell, Beloved Mother Abraham Russell, Beloved Grandfather Marlene and Merv Russell** Sarah Phillips Sadie Russell Abraham Russell Arlene and Jerry Russell* HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

In Honor of

Sue Ann Hochberg, Special Birthday Inge Horowitz***

Yahrzeit

Viola Lewis Kathryn Linver Jacob Cooperman Florence Ostrow**

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

In Memory of

Yvette Levin Harriet and Marty Davis

Yahrzeit

Nicholas Goldhammer Harriet and Marty Davis**

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Joan Katz** Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Joan Katz*** Carol and Bill Richman Ira Weisman** Inge Horowitz*** Marlene and Arnie Remer Marlene Remer, Speedy Recovery Carol and Bill Richman Phil Markowicz, Speedy Recovery Joan Katz Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Marlene and Arnie Remer Marcia Dolin Jeff Bauer, Special Birthday Dave and Diane Treuhaft Gail Kwait, Speedy Recovery Eli and Fagie Benstein**

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Linda Russell Arnie and Marlene Remer Arlene and Jim Rose

Anne Davis Harriet and Marty Davis

Allan Chabler Jeanine Perry

Frances Gometz Harriet and Marty Davis

Allan Chabler Janet and Jeffrey Clough

Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Ron and Wanda Wachsman

Yvette Levin Joan Katz Connie Brunswick Arnie and Marlene Remer** 12

Contributions …………………………………………………..

HIDDUR FUND

Yahrzeit

Florence Siegel Joan Katz*** Melvin Albert Larry Albert Dora Sack Samuel Liber Elsie Liber Dr. Samuel Korman Marlene and Arnie Remer Alex Zimbler Shirley Gerber Ida Stein Nicholas Rubin Sanford and Sharon Stein David Greenbaum Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Arthur G. Mintz Alan Mintz and Cynthia Palmer** Reuben Kaplan, Beloved Father and Grandfather Sharon and Chuck Schwartz** Isabel Korman Marlene and Arnie Remer** Sara Volkin Sue Wilson** Jacob Friedes David and Lori Friedes*** Melvin Fogel Helen Boxenbaum** Jack Richman Carol and Bill Richman Joseph Fingerhut Louis Fingerhut Isadore Fingerhut Dr. and Mrs. Barry Sherman

Allen Cohen, Special Birthday Stuart and Kim Brody**

Yahrzeit

Sherwin Kripke Edith Levy Joanie and Larry Kripke** Esther Young The Podolsky Family Zelda Lasky Rita and Allen Cohen** Rose Levison Ira and Kathy Levison*** Hy Auslander Fran and Chuck Weinblatt** Evey Auslander Sylvia Brauer, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother Eleanor Golding and Family

LILY E. BARON FUND

Yahrzeit

Harry Cousins Barry and Beckie Cousins*** MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING FUND

Yahrzeit

Dorothy Schroeder Sean David Schroeder Mike Wilcox Maryann Loucks Richard Schroeder MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

In Honor of

CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

Yahrzeit

Calvin Katz Susan and Steve Kaufman*** Calvin Katz, Beloved Father Bernice Katz Shirley Sattler Andrew Sattler** SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Rhoda Miller Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Ira Weisman***

Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Ruth and Jerry Gold**

In Memory of

Betty Quiroga Joan Katz Jeff and Diane Goldstein RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Honor of

Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Gail and Lee Kwait Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Gail Kwait, Speedy Recovery Rona and Paul Rothschild***

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In Memory of

Allan Chabler Marcia and Harvey Grossman & Ellen and Morris Berkowitz

Yahrzeit

Sadie Russell Dr. Corey Russell Rose Levison Gail and Lee Kwait** Morton Zaft Sherrie Zaft and Family** Irwin Dorf Karen Dorf SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND

In Honor of

Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Rhoda Miller and Family Alix and Dick Greenblatt Ira Weisman** Caren and Sherrie Zaft** Joan Katz*** Debbie and Jon Liebenthal*** Marlene and Arnie Remer Bonnie Ross** Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Alan and Mickey Sokobin

STEINBERG SKIP FUND

In Honor of

Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Buz and Doris Steinberg SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND

Yahrzeit

Bluma Goldberg Lawerence and Cheryl Goldberg* TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Hedva Romanoff, Special Birthday Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff *** Gary Beren, Speedy Recovery Shirley Gerber, Special Birthday Hindea Markowicz, Special Birthday Leon Williams, Special Birthday Kenneth Brochin, Special Birthday Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff

Contributions …………………………………………………..

TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Sandy and Warren Bookman Susan Hirsch Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Bonnie Ross Diane and Dave Treuhaft Phyllis and Charles Wittenberg Susan Hirsch Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Anne and Jeff Bauer, Grandaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Dorothy and William Goldberg, Special Anniversary Joe and Marcia Goldberg** Sue Ann Hochberg, Special Birthday Marilyn Klar and Steve Lauer*** Howard Rosenbaum, Mazel Tov Lynn and Frank Jacobs** Marlene Remer, Speedy Recovery Susan Hirsch Jeff Bauer, Special Birthday Sandy and Chuck Traugott Sanford and Sharon Stein, Rabbi Stein’s Installation Steve Bort

In Appreciation of

Gail and Lee Kwait Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff

In Memory of

Allan Chabler Marvin and Marilyn Jacobs*** Ilene and Allan Miller Sandy and Warren Bookman Bonnie Ross** Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dzienny*** Timothy and Roberta Elliott*** Nancy and Rick Zerner** Susan Hirsch Allan Chabler Jonathan Frankel and Family Allan Chabler Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Chabler Marvin Abraham Alice Applebaum*

Yahrzeit

Anna Fingerhut Linda Shyavitz*** Jennie Goldman Abraham Goldman Zale and Shirley Kohler and Family*** Syma Fraidenraich Leah and Joshua Connor* Robert Damrauer Elaine Millman Peggy and Marvin Damrauer**

SIMCHA TREE The following leaf has recently been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree: BLESSING THE LIFE OF DAVID A. KATZ

You have supported B’nai Israel during your lifetime.

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

Aron Kaplan, Beloved Brother Florence Schwartz, Beloved Mother and Grandmother Sharon and Chuck Schwartz** Sol Oster Janice Oster and Family* Rudy Ertis Jan Steinberg and Family*** Phillip H. Miller Max Romanoff Honey Feingold Esther Toby Abramson Noel Romanoff Dr. Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff and Family*** David Goldberg Stuart and JoJo Goldberg Helen Boslov Janice Oster and Family* Norman Podolsky Jeanne Podolsky** Michael and Leslie Podolsky** Harry Goldman Gertrude Goldman Gordon and Roberta Goldman*** YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

Yahrzeit

Helen Goodman Gordon Sidney William Gordon Edna Rosen***

Cemetery Hours SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 6:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M FRIDAY 6:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. CLOSED SATURDAY & ALL RELIGIOUS JEWISH HOLIDAYS

With respect and love, JANET ROGOLSKY ELISABETH ROGOLSKY & STEVE ULRICH

SAVE THE DATES! Sunday, March 26, 2017

2:00- 4:00p.m.

“A Look Back” Join us for a Complimentary Dessert Reception featuring a video program created by Lannie Katzman, and dedication and presentation of newly published book of oral histories of Congregation B'nai Israel members.

Sunday , June 11, 2017

5:00 p.m.

“Looking Forward to the Next 150 Years” Join us for dinner and fun activities for the whole family!

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Intra-faith Blood Drive is a Success!………………………….

On Sunday, November 13th, the Jewish Community sponsored a successful blood drive which was held at Congregation B'nai Israel. The American Red Cross collected 26 units of blood. These life savings units were going to be used for any emergency over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The need for blood is greater since donations are low at this time of year.

A big thank you to all those individuals who kept their commitment, came to Intra-faith, & donated the gift of life.

Kudos to our wonderful volunteers from all three Shuls.

Congregation B'nai Israel Ellen Federman, Devorah Shulamit, Cathy Sperling, Andi Urie, Bryon Wexler and Mark Wexler Etz Chayim Susan Muska Temple Shomer Emunin Alice Applebaum, Sue Hirsch, and Pam Jackson We are grateful to the administrative staff & board members of Congregation B'nai Israel for being instrumental in having this annual drive at CBI. Special thanks goes to Karen McQuade who prepared the delicious lunch, and to Larry Johnson, building supervisor for all his much needed assistance setting up and taking down the all the tables and chairs and anything else that was needed.

Thanks go to Alice Applebaum for being our expert photographer, volunteer and chairperson for Shomer and to Devorah Shulamit, coordinator of Intra-faith, chairperson of CBI and volunteer. Our thanks to Elsa Leveton for being the chairperson for Etz Chayim all these many years.

The need for blood is constant. Emergencies do not take vacations.

Please consider donating again in 56 days. For those of you who donated double reds, you can donate again in 112 days. We hope to see all of you at the 28th annual Interfaith Blood drive on June 24th and 25th, 2017.

With much thanks and gratitude, Shalom, Alice Applebaum and Devorah Shulamit

Maj 7pm

Sisterhood Book Club 10:30am

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25% OFF ALL HANUKKAH ITEMS ONLY

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

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)

Some Enchanted Evening More pictures on page 10!

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