June 2016 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

149 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel

5776

CELEBRATE

SHAVUOT

SHAVUOT TIKKUN

Shavuot Service Schedule

Saturday, June 11, 2016 7:00 p.m. Mincha 7:30 p.m. Dairy Dinner

Sunday, June 12, 2016 Shavuot 1st day

(prepared by Miriam Beckerman)

8:30 p.m. My Jewish Journey

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Presenters: Paul Causman Ellen Federman Rachel Noleff Rabbi Jason Miller

Service Mincha

Monday, June 13, 2016 Shavuot 2nd Day

9:15 p.m. Dramatic Reading The Book of Ruth 9:45 p.m. Maariv 10:00 p.m. Kiddush and Dessert

9:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Yizkor 1:00 p.m. Mincha

Cost $9.00 per person RSVP to the office by Monday, June 6

Office Closed Monday June 13

Congregation B’nai Israel

Annual Meeting and Installation Friday, June 17, 2016 5:45 p.m.– Dinner 6:30 p.m.– Annual Meeting, Service and Installation 8:00 p.m.– Kiddush and Dessert Reception There is no charge for the dinner. Please RSVP by Monday, June 6.

Call the office at 419-517-8400 or email: ctraugott@cbitoledo.org Please let the office know if you have any dietary restrictions.

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

A DREAM COME TRUE

which celebrates the giving of the Torah, appropriately at the Kotel, Judaism’s holiest place, dating back two thousand years to the Second Temple.

As you read this article, 16 high school students and 3 adults from our congregation are feverishly finalizing preparations, if not already well on their way, for Congregation B’nai Israel’s historic Confirmation trip to Israel from June 6 – 16.

It is a true accomplishment for our congregation to be able to provide these free trips, and something for all of us to be so deeply proud of. Few congregations in As tour leader, I am thrilled to join with chaperones Matt the world, of any size or wealth, are able Kripke and Alison Sherman who will assist me in taking our group of sixteen excited students to Israel. This is the culmination to provide such a rare opportunity. It has, to date, impacted over 60 of our students, as it will continue to do. of their high school Jewish educational journey at B’nai Israel.

For most, it will be the first time they are visiting Israel.

These trips have been made possible through the generous support of the Sherwin and Naomi Kripke Israel Program Fund.

During the five years that I have been associated with We are deeply indebted and grateful to the Kripke family for their Congregation B’nai Israel, which have flown by so fast, I have forethought in establishing this fund to provide such a valuable had the privilege to work with all of these wonderful students. I have gotten to know them well and to prepare most for their b’nai Judaic benefit to B’nai Israel’s students. Additional funding is provided by the Steinberg Family SKIP (Send Kids to Israel mitzvah, and all of them for Confirmation.

Program) Fund and the support of the Toledo Jewish Community Five participants were just confirmed two weeks ago in what Foundation’s Israel Experience Fund. Funds were also raised by the students to offset the cost of their trip through their “Hire a was an outstanding ceremony. Their presentations were deeply Mensch” Program. Congregants hired them for odd jobs like thought provoking and maturely composed. All who were raking, weeding, computer help, etc. and made donations to privileged to be present at Confirmation were deeply moved. assist. It truly takes a village to send 16 young adults to Israel!

I know all sixteen teenager participants as fine, bright, young On the Shabbat before we depart, June 4th, we will gather at the Jewish adults, and am so glad to have had the opportunity to Torah for a group Aliyah and tefilat haderech, a prayer for the (hopefully) positively impact their Judaic and spiritual growth. journey. I invite our congregation to attend events planned upon This trip to Israel is a fitting climax, to be followed, I pray, by our return where the students will report to various affiliates of further lifelong impactful Jewish experiences, and that this will be just one of many opportunities they will have throughout their our congregation on their most memorable experience and share photos and reminiscences. lives to visit or perhaps study, if not live in Israel.

As we look forward eagerly to this life altering experience, This is the second B’nai Israel Confirmation trip I have had we invite you to follow our progress and check daily reports as the honor to lead, and the fourth that our congregation has been we are able to access internet at my blog able to provide practically free of charge to participants. If past www.cantorlichterman.org. trips are any indication of what to expect, they are in for an extraordinary experience. It has the potential to change their lives Hazzan Ivor Lichterman forever as young, emerging proud Jews.

Together we will traverse our ancient, yet modern holy land of the Torah. Our students’ Judaic studies will come alive as we travel from the Lebanese and Syrian borders in the north, to the Dead Sea and Masada in the south. We will go from Jerusalem in the east to the trendy metropolis of Tel Aviv to the west…and so much more. We will spend Shabbat and the holiday of Shavuot,

S.O.A.P.

Daily services Summer Schedule Mon.-Thurs: Friday: Saturday:

We will have SOAP through the month of June. There will be No SOAP in July. We will resume on Wednesday, August 31.

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

7:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

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

No Sunday Services until Religious School Resumes in August 2

President’s Message………………………………………………

I have mixed feelings about THIS month of June because my term as president of Congregation B’nai Israel will be over. At our congregational annual meeting to be held on Friday, June 17, new trustees, officers and a new president will be installed. Having had the opportunity to lead our congregation for the last two years has been both rewarding and challenging.

Over the last two years, our congregation has seen an increased number of new members along with a renewed emphasis in providing popular adult education and video programs. Our daily minyan would not be possible without the constant dedication and efforts of our core minyan group led by Cantor Lichterman and spearheaded by the beloved and long serving Howard Rosenbaum. Yasher koach Howard.

Every outgoing president has unfinished goals for which he or she would have liked to see realized. Areas that I would like to see our new administration consider are: 1. Establishing a “150th Legacy Fund” to further ensure our congregation’s financial future. L’dor v’dor, from this generation to the next one should be our legacy.

2. Develop a long term strategic plan which enlists our congregants to share their views on programs and services for which they would be willing to support financially and with their presence.

3. Develop a more structured Adult Religious learning program to augment our successful Adult Education events.

To the credit of our synagogue administrator Chuck Traugott and our board of trustees, our congregation’s finances are in good order, having run surpluses each of the last three years. Chuck Traugott, Rhoda Miller and Leslie Podolsky take care of congregant needs with sensitivity and caring. As members themselves, they understand how to get things done for the benefit of our shul.

Kim Brody, our David S. Stone Religious School principal who, along with an excellent teaching staff, has done an excellent job helping to provide a loving education for our youth. I am confident that she has the ability to lead her staff as we undertake new initiatives to “raise the bar” on enhancing the religious school experience for her students.

Our building and grounds have never looked better, thanks to the hard work and care of Larry Johnson, our building facilities manager. He is one of the welcoming faces at CBI and would appreciate a “high five” for his hard work. Providing a delicious Kiddush meal for our congregants and guests would not be possible without the attention to detail of the hard-working Karen McQuade who often works along side Miriam Beckerman in our kitchen. Miriam selflessly donates her time and creativity to provide an opportunity for our members to share a meal and enjoy a good kibbitz each Shabbat.

My wife Anne and I have been members of Congregation B’nai Israel since 1970 and witnessed the inspirational teaching of Rabbis Morton Goldberg and Fishel Perlmutter, z’l. CBI has had sustained rabbinical leadership until 2013 when Cantor Ivor Lichterman undertook the huge task of becoming our congregation’s religious leader. To say the least, leading a congregation is an unusual role for a cantor. For him and his wife Jan, it was a brave undertaking but also a wise move by our board of trustees in 2013. Over the last three years, we have seen our cantor grow into this role as our religious leader and his cantorial and speaking skills are nothing short of amazing. I would like to express my appreciation to him for his kindness in helping this poor synagogue president learn from his patient teaching. Our congregation is stronger, more joyful and more welcoming under his leadership.

I have been privileged to serve as president of this wonderful congregation which has many members who are committed to each other and to our synagogue family. Our excellent board of trustees have given selflessly of their time and wisdom in steering our congregation on a firmer path. For that I am eternally grateful.

Our incoming president, Dr. Howard Rosenberg who is also wise and brave deserves our support as he with the gentle support of his wife Ann, lead our synagogue family to an even brighter future. His presidency will continue to be defined by those who reach out to him with goodwill, to work as his partner as so many have helped me. I wish him and his board good luck. I will remain available to help them in any way that I can.

Jeff Bauer

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Congregational News………………………………………….

Welcome

June Special Birthdays

to new members Alice Applebaum and Adrienne Goldberg

14 Leona Goldman 17 Diane Perlman

Mazel Tov

June Special Anniversaries 1

Jeannette and Jonathan Bernstein

30 years

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Tova and James Eisenberg

40 years

11 Darlene and Michael Portnoy

10 years

15 Lisa and Neal Intrater

15 years

17 Nora Romanoff and Eli Abramson

10 years

19 Nancy and Nathan Danziger

50 years

23 Hedva and Bennett (Buz) Romanoff

45 years

28 Lynnette and Andrew Sattler

30 years

Board Member of the Year:

To

Bennett (Buz) Romanoff

Congregant of the Year:

Lannie Katzman

Sam Schwartz Minyan Award:

Alice Applebaum

Harriet Goldberg on the birth of her great granddaughter, Phoebe Lily Goldberg, daughter of Josh Goldberg and Amanda Bruell Goldberg.

Harriet and Marty Davis on the marriage of their son Brian Davis to Ashlee Bergquist, daughter of Diana Bergquist and John Bergquist.

Judy and Joel Scheinbach, on the birth of their grandson, Itai Solomon/Itai Shlomo, son of Adam and Sara Scheinbach of Columbus. Great grandmothers are Elsie Liber and Rhea Scheinbach, and aunts are Bari and Lindsay Scheinbach. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Janet Victorson of Charleston, WV. He is named after his paternal great grandfather, Irving Scheinbach, and maternal great grandfather, Stuart Harris of blessed memory.

Todah Rabah to

Cathy and Steve Sperling on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Noah Sperling in California.

Fran Weinblatt for organizing a wonderful Shabbat Luck evening with 44 participants, and planning a beautiful new member Shabbat service and Kiddush luncheon.

Doris and Buz Steinberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Avery Brock Steinberg.

Andy and Mark Richards, Gabi and Michael Mallin, Fran and Chuck Weinblatt and Tobi Kipling and Steve Feldman for hosting delicious Shabbat Luck dinners.

Randy Katz and Nancy Katz, and Bernice Katz, on the engagement of their daughter and granddaughter Lindsay Katz to Andrew Arndt, and on the engagement of their son and grandson Ian Katz to Christina Wells.

Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander on their engagement.

Luann and Bill Garber for sponsoring a Kiddush luncheon in honor of their 40th anniversary

Buz Romanoff, for being installed as the President of The Academy of Medicine Toledo.

Cindy Palmer and Alan Mintz for their hard work on the community garden.

The Liebenthal and Podolsky families on the establishment of their new law firm, Liebenthal, Podolsky & Levine, Ltd. Their office is located at 5800 Monroe Street in Sylvania.

Lil and Dave Perlman on the marriage of their granddaughter, Michelle Greenspoon, to Michael Weeks.

Condolences

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

The Honorable Judge David Katz for being named Mensch of the Year by The Raggedies.

Paula Flox, mother of Andy and Mark Richards and grandmother of Samuel and Eleanora Richards May their families be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

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

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Bar Mitzvah…………………………………………………………

Daniel Mahoney will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Daniel is the son of Stephanie and Joel Mahoney and brother of Ian and Daniel. His proud grandparents are Marcia and David Kaplan, and Donna and the late Frank Mahoney.

Daniel is in the 7th grade at Timberstone Junior High. He is an active Boy Scout and movie maker. In his free time Daniel likes to play games and hang out with his friends.

Daniel is looking forward to spending his special day with family and friends. He would like to thank Cantor Lichterman and Fagie Benstein for all their help in preparing him for his Bar Mitzvah.

Officers and Trustees 2016-2017………..………………………

Report of the Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is tasked with nominating first term trustees as well as re-nominating trustees completing their first terms. Additionally, the committee nominates first term officers and re-nominates continuing officers. Trustees are eligible for two three year terms and officers are eligible for five one year terms.

Below is slate of officers and trustees for Congregation Year 2016-2017: Officers for a One Year Term Howard Rosenberg President Bennett Romanoff Vice President Administration Michael Portnoy Vice President Youth Activities Greg Davis Vice President Ritual Activities Fran Weinblatt Secretary Stephen Goldberg Treasurer Trustees for a Three Year Term Ending in 2019 Chad Kripke first term Mindy Slutsky first term AWARDS: Helen Michaels first term Michael Leizerman first term Board Member of the Year: Trustees Completing Three Year Term in 2018 Bennett (Buz) Romanoff Bruce Post second term Jill Kripke second term Congregant of the Year: Stuart Goldberg first term Lannie Katzman Jerry Russell second term Trustees Completing Three Year Term in 2017 Gabrielle Mallin first term Sam Schwartz Minyan Award: Ellen Federman second term Alice Applebaum David Friedes second term Marc Glasser second term Other Voting Board Members Cindy Robertson Sisterhood Representative Jeffrey Bauer Past President Meira Zucker Past President Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howar d Rosenbaum Outgoing Board Members: Stuar t Br ody, Cindy Rober tson

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

BITUSY Calendar New 2016-2017 Board

The school year came to a close on May 15 with a lovely Confirmation service led by Alexa Bader, Emmie Brody, Asher Kripke, Ian Mahoney and Margaret Roberts. They are now packing for the best trip of their lives. We are thrilled to have sixteen students and three chaperones go on a trip of a lifetime to Israel, departing on June 6 and returning on June 16. This trip would not be possible without the generosity of the Sherwin and Naomi Kripke Fund. Our students did an amazing job, with the support of our incredible congregants, in raising almost $2,000 through the Hire a Mensch project.

President:

Dahlia Zack

Social Action/Tikkun Olam VP: Emmie Brody

We are looking forward to hearing about all of our students’ Jewish summer experiences, whether it be camp or a trip to Israel. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. Please mark your calendars for a welcome back picnic on the first day of Religious school on August 28.

Membership/Kadima VP:

Sam Richards/ Quinn Murphy

Communications VP:

Miranda Hupp

Thank you again to the 2015-2016 BITUSY board and welcome to the 2016-2017 BTUSY board!

SAVE THE DATES!!!

2016

Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus

Israel Trip Participants Important notice:

September 22-25

Fall Kinnus

November 18-20

Kadima Kinnus

December 9-11 2017

Please join us for a group Aliyah and Journey Blessing on Saturday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. during Shabbat services.

Specialty Kinnus

February 9-12

Regional Convention

April 27-30

Confirmation……………………………………………………

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Events………………...………………………………………….

HELP US FILL OUR CHAI CAMPAIGN CUP!

SAVE THE DATES!

The Chai Campaign is well on its way!

Developed to honor Congregation B’nai Israel’s 150th Anniversary, the Chai Campaign is a fund -raising endeavor seeking contributions from all past confirmands around the world and current B’nai Israel members. This campaign, primarily an email effort named “Chai” for the number 18, is specifically designed to include everyone.

If you haven’t been contacted and would like to honor your past or present B’nai Israel involvement with a contribution of $18 to $180, please visit our Donation page: http:// cbitoledo.org/150th-anniversary-chai-campaigndonation/ or email us at: bnaiisrael150@gmail.com, or call the CBI office (419)517-8400.

All contributions must be received by June 15th to be listed in the commemorative book, unless otherwise requested.

A copy of the commemorative book will be provided to all who contribute to the Chai Campaign.

Congregation B’nai Israel is proud to honor its 150th Anniversary with a calendar of events and celebrations beginning September, 2016.

Friday, September 16, 2016 Evening

CELEBRATE !

Family-Friendly Interactive Special Kabbalat Service & Shabbat Family Dinner, introducing our Ruach Chorus Guest Rabbis: Michael Ungar and Daniel Stein

Saturday, September 17, 2016 Morning

HONOR !

Kavod Shabbat morning honoring service with a festive Kiddush luncheon to follow.

“When we honor others, we bring honor to ourselves”. (Adapted from Pirke Avot).

Saturday, September 17, 2016 Evening

INSPIRE !

Evening Services, an inspirational Seudah Shlisheet led by Rabbi Ungar followed by Havdalah.

CELEBRATE !

Reunion Cocktail Reception

Sunday, September 18, 2016

DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVORITE MEMORIES OR PHOTOS?

HONOR !

Bus tour with visits to the 12th Street Shul and Eagle Point and Beth Shalom cemeteries.

Please send us your favorite B'nai Israel memories and photos to the 150th Reunion Entertainment Committee at bnaiisrael150@gmail.com or mail to: 6525 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, OH 43560 We will be happy to scan your photos and return the originals.

All events on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept.18 are complimentary!

Honor

DID YOU KNOW...

Celebrate

The Archives Committee is conducting oral histories of synagogue members.

If you would like to be interviewed, please call the office.

419-517-8400

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Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

JOINT SYNAGOGUE BOOK CLUB TO BE HELD AT THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART The book clubs of Congregation Etz Chayim, Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim will be holding a joint session at the Toledo Museum of Art on

Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The book chosen is The Marriage of Opposites, by Alice Hoffman.

(The book is available at the Toledo Public Library).

Everyone attending will be divided into two groups and the tours will be led by docents Andrea Delman and Shirley Kohler beginning at 1:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the two groups will come together to discuss the book.

Everyone should meet at the Grove Place entrance at 1:15 p.m. The fee for the tour is $5.00 per person and is payable at that time. If you would like a ride to the Art Museum, please meet at Congregation Etz Chayim at 1:00 p.m.

Please R.S.V.P. to Elsa Leveton at Congregation Etz Chayim, 419-473-2401 or by email at elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org by Monday, June 6. Reservations will be limited to the first 40 people.

SISTERHOOD 2.0 EVENTS MAJ NIGHT Tuesday, June 14 at CBI 7:00- 9:00 p.m.

All are Welcome!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT & BOOK CLUB EVENING Join us for a fun night out at Bar Louie at Franklin Park Mall!

Tuesday June 28, 2016 7 p.m.- ????

Book: The BEDWETTER Author: Sarah Silverman Please RSVP to Cindy Robertson at 419-297-4815 by June 25.

Another successful Maj night!

Join us for the next one. Everyone is welcome!

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Mazel Tov to our Graduates!……..…………………………

Deborah Becker, daughter of Lynn Becker , is gr aduating fr om the Toledo School for the Ar ts. She will be attending Miami University in the fall.

Kayla Bernstein, daughter of J onathan and J eannette Bernstein is graduating from Southview High School. She will be attending The Ohio State University and will major in public health.

Evan Brochin, son of Ken and Chr is Br ochin, gr aduated with a BS in Biology fr om Ohio State Univer sity. He is starting medical school in the fall at Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, W.I. Jolie Brochin, daughter of Ken and Chr is Br ochin, is gr aduating fr om Ottawa Hills High School. She is starting college in the fall at Ohio University Honors Tutorial College.

Lila Goldman, Daughter of David Goldman and Car ol Adler is gr aduating fr om the Toledo School for the Ar ts. She will be attending the University of Toledo to study visual arts.

Nathan Hendel, Son of Peter and Ashley Hendel and big brother to Lexi, is graduating from Liberty Benton High School in Findlay. He will be attending Ohio University in the fall for sport management.

Aaron Intrater, Son of Debbie Katz and J on Liebenthal and Neal and Lisa Intr ater , gr aduated fr om Ohio Univer sity.

Maris Isenberg, Daughter of Robin Isenberg and Dennis Isenberg is graduating from Ottawa Hills High School. She will be attending Ohio University in the fall.

Mayron Lichterman, son of Hazzan and J an Lacker Lichter man, will be completing his fellowship in hand sur ger y in Louisville, Kentucky, and will take a position as a hand surgeon in Kalamazoo, Michigan this summer.

Ben Morse, Son of Lor i Miller and Paul and Tr acy Mor se, is gr aduating fr om Southview High School and he will be attending Seton Hall this fall.

Libby Morse, Daughter of Lor i Miller and Paul and Tr acy Mor se, is gr aduating from Southview High School and she will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall.

Alyssa Portnoy, daughter of Michael and Dar ene Portnoy, graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, and a minor in History. During college, Alyssa was very involved with Hillel, planning and leading services and most recently serving as Vice President of Religion and Culture. After graduation, Alyssa is interning with the Family Solutions Center in Hamilton, OH working as a Victim’s Advocate.

Madelyn Regenstrief, Daughter of Car olyn & Ger ald Lemieux and Matt Regenstr ief is gr aduating Ottawa Hills High School. She is headed to the University of Cincinnati in the Fall and plans to study Organizational Leadership.

Olivia Romanoff, gr anddaughter of Nor a Romanoff, is gr aduating fr om the Univer sity of Tucson and will be r etur ning to Toledo to attend Nursing School.

Benjamin Yaffe, Son of Rene & Rich Rusgo and Hal Yaffe is graduating from Sylvania Southview High School. He will be attending Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Meyers, Florida.

Sophie Zucker, daughter of David and Meir a Zucker gr aduated fr om Car negie Mellon, ear ning a bachelor ’s degree in chemistry with University Honors and a bachelor’s degree in creative writing with College Honors.

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June Yahrzeits…………………………………………………...

Cancelled!

INTERFAITH BLOOD DRIVE & CELEBRATION OF LIFE EVENT WILL NOT BE HELD THIS YEAR Questions, please contact Devorah Shulamit, chairperson 419- 841-4652, shalom1836@bex.net

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

STAFF

Ivor Lichterman .......................................... Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum ................... Minyan Leader

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President ................................................ Jeff Bauer

Kim Brody ................... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Vice President of Administration Howard Rosenberg

Chuck Traugott .......... Synagogue Administrator ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

Vice President of Youth Activities Michael Portnoy Secretary ........................................ Fran Weinblatt

Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org

Treasurer ............................. … Stephen Goldberg

Leslie Podolsky ... Communications Coordinator lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Megan Miller ..................................Youth Director meganmiller@bex.net Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com Miranda Hupp ................................. USY President

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Vice President of Religious Affairs .... Greg Davis

Stuart Brody, Ellen Federman, David Friedes, Marc Glasser, Stuart Goldberg, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Gabrielle Mallin, Bruce Post, Cindy Robertson, Bennett Romanoff, Jerry Russell Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum

www.cbitoledo.org

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 May15, 2016 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

In Honor of

Inge Horowitz, Speedy Recovery Steve and Cathy Sperling Roanne and Lannie Katzman Arlene and Jerry Russell* David Katz, Speedy Recovery Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Shelley and Tom Helberg Marilyn Reinstein, Speedy Recovery Arlene and Jerry Russell Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Janice Weaver, Speedy Recovery Judy Liebenthal, Speed Recovery Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Steve and Cathy Sperling Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Margie Rusgo Dan Galvin, Speedy Recovery Arlene and Jerry Russell Luann and Bill Garber, Special Anniversary Anne and Jeff Bauer Alexa Bader, Confirmation Shirley Bader Leeta Nistel, Special Birthday Sanford and Sharon Stein**

In Appreciation of

Fagie Benstein Ellen Federman**

In Memory of

Ruth Sitzmann Hazzan Jamie Gloth and Bina Carr** Arnie and Marlene Remer** Sheldon Frankel Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Shelley and Tom Helberg Arnie and Marlene Remer**

Yahrzeit

Alice Bogart Susan Wilson** Louis Boyk Oscar Soldinger Charlotte Kominars, Geoffrey Roanne and Lannie Katzman Siegel, Stephanie Brovenick Vernon Petler Shirley Bader

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

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL

Sarah Leibovitz Camille and Irv Alloy and Family** Morris Siegman, Loving Father Arlene and Jerry Russell** Charles Rubin, Loving Father Marlene and Merv Russell* Ben Albert Marvin Karp Elaine Levey Abraham Katzman Lannie and Roanne Katzman*** Alfred Damrauer Marvin and Peggy Damrauer**** Seymour Sattler Andrew Sattler** CAMP RAMAH FUND

In Memory of

Sheldon Frankel Kathryn Linver

HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

Yahrzeit

Jessie Becker Lillian Becker*** Florence Lenenberg Rene Levy** HIDDUR/KIDDUSH FUND

MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

In Honor of

Dave Shall, Speedy Recovery Arlene and Jim Rose Meira and David Zucker, Sophie’s Accomplishments Brad and Tracy Schusterman**

In Memory of

Paula Flox Brad and Tracy Schusterman** Ruth Sitzmann Bonnie Ross Sheldon Frankel Rita and Martin Katcher* Sheldon Frankel Arlene and Jim Rose

Yahrzeit

Vernon Petler Ellen and Gary Petler*** Charles and Brett Petler*** William Schroeder Richard Schroeder

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation of Hazzan Lichterman Marc and Susan Glasser

LIBRARY FUNDFUND HARRY GOMETZ

In Honor of

Yahrzeit

Inge Horowitz, Speedy Recovery Harriet and Marty Davis** MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING Harriet and Marty Davis, Marriage of their BEAUTIFICATION FUND Son Brian Michelle and Cary Kart

Nathan B. Forman Daughters Robin Deters and Nina Ridgley** Elsie Winter The Winter and Vrudny Families** Yahrzeit Nathan Post Eli Dorf Bruce, Sheila, Jordan and Sarna and Michael Dorf** Brynna Post**** Alice Weisman Ira and Marlene Weisman 11

HARRIS/ WILLIAMS FUND

In Memory of

Bill Quiroga Ruth Sitzmann Ellie and Leon Williams** HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

Yahrzeit

Howard Erd Judy Erd and Family

CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

In Memory of

Clara Rona Darlene and Michael Portnoy

Yahrzeit

Ruth Sitzmann Darlene and Michael Portnoy

Ruth Sitzmann Susan and Steve Kaufman*** Shirley Yaffe, Beloved Aunt Susan and Steve Kaufman*** Shirley Yaffe, Beloved Sister Bernice Katz SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

Inge Horowitz, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Shirley Tochtermann Sam and Beverly Steinman* Michelle and Cary Kart Ilene and Alan Miller David Katz, Speedy Recovery Sam and Beverly Steinman Sandy and Chuck Traugott Ilene and Alan Miller Marilyn Reinstein, Speedy Recovery Shirley Tochtermann Sam and Beverly Steinman* Anne Bauer, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott Howard Rosenberg, New President of Congregation B’nai Israel Diane and David Treuhaft** Luanne and Bill Garber, Special Anniversary Diane and David Treuhaft** Anne and Jeff Bauer Sandy and Chuck Traugott

In Memory of

Ruth Sitzmann Lil and Dave Perlman Rollie and Albie Romanoff** Shirley Tochtermann Sheldon Frankel Shirley Tochtermann Rollie and Albie Romanoff* Al Negrin Lil and Dave Perlman Paula Flox Ann and Howard Rosenberg**

Yahrzeit

Beatrice Price Ellen and Allan Chabler** Esther Garber Luann and Bill Garber**** Nathan Schwartz Eileen Scharff and Family***

In Memory of

Inge Horowitz, Speedy Recovery Marilyn Reinstein, Speedy Recovery Eleanor Golding Margie Rusgo Lucas Podolsky, Bar Mitzvah Fran and Chuck Weinblatt*

In Memory of

Sheldon Frankel Sandy Romanoff and Joe Greenberg* Joanie and Larry Kripke** Jill and Matt Kripke and Family**** Rick and Marla Osgood and Family Rhoda Miller and Family* Jeff and Judy Cohen** Mitzi Lichtenstein Stuart, Kim, Josh and Emmie Brody Fran and Chuck Weinblatt* Paula Flox The Podolsky Family**

Yahrzeit Charles Swartz Jim and Bonnie Swartz George Shopneck Jill and Daryl Moreau* MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

In Memory of

Bill Quiroga Gale and Paul Barr**

Yahrzeit

Abraham Newmark Jack Cooperman Ruth and Jerry Gold**

Yahrzeit Sharon Gayle Friedes David and Lori Friedes** Miriam Wexler Sandy Wexler, Stuart Dunn, Chuck Wexler and Family TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Buz Romanoff, President The Academy of Medicine of Toledo Albie and Rollie Romanoff Marvin Damrauer, Special Birthday Anne Bauer, Speedy Recovery Lynne and Bob Wengrow

In Memory of

Al Negrin Linda and Shirley Tochtermann Buzz Liber Donald and Mary Perlmutter** Ruth Sitzmann Ann and Howard Rosenberg*** Roy and Justine Sperling Rabbi and Rhoda Kamens David and Lori Friedes Sheldon Frankel Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Arlene and Jerry Russell** Rona and Paul Rothschild** Al Dickson*** Al and Marcie Hayes** Bernice Morris** Joel and Shirley Levine*** Peter and Marcia Silverman** Marla and Gordon Levine

Sharon, Paul, Brett, Jen and Adam Frankel Barbara Malhoit

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND

In Honor of Irina Zaurov, Sam and Ella Richards, Quinn Murphy Darlene and Michael Portnoy 12

Caroline Renz and Family

Joanne and James Flaum

TRIBUTE FUND

Yahrzeit

Susan Albert Larry Albert Eva Touran Lil and Dave Perlman Jack Silverman William Touran** Pauline Henning The Frankel Family** Julius Swolsky Jeff and Sherry Phillips and Elaine Aubin YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

In Memory of

Adele Federman Hazzan Jamie Gloth and Bina Carr**

JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TORAH FUND In Honor of

Stuart and Jo-Jo Goldberg, New Granddaughter Bill and Luann Garber

In Good Health Marilyn J. Reinstein Irv and Camille Alloy Phyllis Diamond Evelyn Auslander Shirley Bader Doris Davis Arnie and Marlene Remer Alan Mintz and Cindy Palmer Elaine Hershman Inge Horowitz Karen Rosenberg Dave and Lil Perlman Inge Horowitz Phyllis Diamond Arnie and Marlene Remer

KIDDUSH SPONSOR If you enjoy sharing Shabbat with the congregation at our weekly Kiddush Luncheon, please consider SPONSORING A KIDDUSH to mark special occasions or to honor or remember friends and family.

Contributions made to the Hiddur Fund also help underwrite the kiddush on those occasions when there are no designated sponsors.

Cost to sponsor a simple Kiddush is $300.00.

Karen Rosenbaum Phyllis Diamond Arnie and Marlene Remer Elaine Hershman Arnie and Marlene Remer

In Memory Dr. Sheldon Frankel Irv and Camille Alloy Phyllis Diamond Sherrie Zaft Marilyn J. Reinstein Bill and Luann Garber Ruth Sitzmann Arthur and Marcia Friedman Phyllis Diamond Arnie and Marlene Remer Sherri Zaft Alan Mintz and Cindy Palmer Bill and Luann Garber Sol Shiff Bill and Luann Garber Adele Federman Bill and Luann Garber Shirley Hes Bill and Luann Garber Morton Leveton Bill and Luann Garber

Memorial Plaques A memorial plaque in the sanctuary is a wonderful way to remember your loved ones. If you would like to purchase a plaque please contact the office for an order form.

Plaques ordered now will be dedicated at the Yom Kippur Yizkor Service.

Please call the synagogue office,

The cost of a plaque is $500.

419-517-8400 Or email: ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

CBI Membership Notice Our yearly dues begin on August 1, 2016. Please consider making your payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover.

We appreciate your timely payment.

Did you know that CBI has special rates for singles under the age of 30?

We encourage all recent college graduates and young professionals to join!

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Exciting events are happening at CBI!

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1.Hazzan Lichterman leads the Ruach choir during rehearsal for the 150th Anniversary events.

2. Adam Levine, assistant director of the Toledo Museum of Art talks to a packed house during Adult education.

3. Hazzan Lichterman meets with sixteen CBI students and their parents in preparation for the confirmation trip to Israel.

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12:15 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal

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7:00 p.m.

Sisterhood 2.0 Night out at Bar Louie

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GIFT SHOP Check out the new items in the Sisterhood gift shop.

Perfect for weddings, graduations, new babies and other occasions!!

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