March 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 Adar –Nisan 5777

PURIM IS HERE! Saturday, March 11, 2017

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Join us for a traditional Purim Celebration!

5:30 p.m.

Join us at 10:15 a.m. for

the

Mincha

Followed by Seudah Shlishit – Third Meal Featuring delicious Mediterranean cuisine from Oasis

7:00 p.m.

Maariv and Traditional Megillah Reading There is NO Charge, but kindly RSVP to the office by Tuesday March 7

419-517-8400

Please join us for

New Member Shabbat Followed by a gala Kiddush luncheon

Congregation B’nai Israel See page 5 for details

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00- 4:00p.m.

Join us for a complimentary dessert reception and exciting video presentation in celebration of CBI’s 150th Anniversary 1

See page 5 for details

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

A MUSICAL GIANT - PART II

This is the second in my series of articles on Jews in music, in honor of Jewish Music Season that began with Shabbat Shira – The Sabbath of Song, Parshat B’shalach when we read in the Torah the Song of the Crossing of the Sea from Exodus chapter 15.

Last month’s bulletin article was dedicated to Leonard Cohen, the great Canadian Jewish composer, performer and poet, who passed away on November 7, 2016 at the age of 82. This column is dedicated to Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker z”l, the great Chasidic composer and performer who passed away on November 20, 2016 at the age of 91.

Just as Cohen greatly influenced the secular musical world, similarly Rabbi Shenker profoundly impacted the world of Jewish music, specifically Chasidic music with his some 800 compositions. Many people sing his popular melodies without realizing their origin, such as Eishet Chayil – A Woman of Valor sung on Friday nights around the Shabbat table, his unforgettable version of Mizmor L’David – Psalm 23, sung on Shabbat and heard now even at funerals, his hypnotic and catchy Urei Vanim, and Yasis Alayich sung at many weddings.

Shenker was influenced by the great Cantor Yossele Rosenblatt and sang as a child soloist in the famous Cantor Joshua Weisser’s choir. A chance encounter with the then Modzitz Rabbi Shaul Taub in Brooklyn, led to his official appointment at a young age as the official musician of the Rebbe. Shenker was the first person in the USA to record an LP of Chasidic music when in 1956 he released “Modzitzer Melave Malka.” (Melave Malka, literally “Accompanying the Sabbath,” is a post-Shabbat, festive, musical Saturday evening event). The success of this recording influenced other Chasidic groups to follow suit.

When I immigrated to the USA in 1976 as a young, poor student, I immediately set about learning local melodies by cassette recording as many Jewish records as I could find from friends, as it was too expensive to purchase music and LPs. If you visit my office at CBI you will see hundreds of those old, irreplaceable cassettes I refuse to part with! Being a “greenhorn” from South Africa, many of the melodies I was accustomed to were different, and having been hired as soon as I arrived in the USA as a young 26-year-old cantor in a synagogue on Long Island, NY so I could support myself, I needed to familiarize myself quickly with local melodic usage. Amongst the first melodies I heard, fell in love with and incorporated into my repertoire, were those of Ben Zion Shenker whose cassettes I still have.

As a child soloist for my father in South Africa, I learnt the Modzitz Yism’chu V’mal’chut’cha from the Shabbat service, that I have since taught to hundreds of my students including here at CBI. But it was only after I arrived in the USA, that I learnt that Shenker’s compositions were associated with Modzitz, one of the most musical of all Chasidic groups. Since then I have since learnt to appreciate and use Modzitz music, such as Titkabel from Kaddish Shalem that I sang this past Shabbat Shira and on other occasions.

One of the hallmarks of Shenker’s dedication to Chasidic music, was his constant pursuit of authenticity, which is often lacking in the rather loose world of Jewish music. In his recordings and musical notations of the compositions of others, particularly the Grand Rabbis of his Modzitz dynasty, four of whom he worked with over seven decades, he made sure every note was accurate.

In an article in the Forward of December 9, 2016, Binyamin Ehrenkranz reports that Rabbi Shenker attended a performance last year by one of his proteges of the first Modzitz Rabbi Yisrael Taub’s famous and intricate Ezkera melody. It is a 36-part masterpiece that takes 20 minutes to perform. With the music score in hand, Shenker followed every note to ensure the accuracy of the rendition, and proudly exclaimed “A-plus!” at its conclusion.

Shenker’s melodies have influenced and been recorded by great Klezmer and other musicians like Andy Statman, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The late great singer and composer Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach attributed some of his musical influences to Shenker.

Florida Atlantic University has one of the largest and most impressive digital libraries of Jewish music recordings. If you are interested in hearing Ben Zion Shenker sing his fantastic music, simply google their recorded sound archives by entering rsa.fau.edu.judaic. Where it says ’search’ simply enter his name and 16 recordings will pop up. Click on any and enjoy. I would love to hear from my Wednesday SOAP class or any of my students, that you accessed and enjoyed some of these amazing recordings.

Rabbi Shenker’s survivors include almost 100 great-grandchildren, and certainly his legacy will live on through his over 800 melodies many of which are integral to Jewish musical life.

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming tribute Shabbat and Kiddush on March 11, 2017 as we bid l’hitra’ot to our beloved Inge Horowitz who is moving east to be with her children. Don’t miss our joyous Purim celebrations on Saturday evening March 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. with traditional full Megillah reading, and Sunday morning’s fabulous Purim Spiel at 10:15 a.m., Sisterhood Shabbat, New Member Shabbat, more 150th events…

Chag Purim sameach!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 2

President’s Message…………………………….……….

Help is at Your Fingertips.

We live in the information age. Instead of a trip to the library, we turn to the computer or smart phone. But the huge amount of information can be overwhelming. I would like to offer some suggestions related to Judaism. Though some of us have a rich background in Jewish study and practice, others, myself included, do not. We have books, such as “The Jewish Book of Why” and “To Be a Jew”, which are still useful, and often consulted. But it is tempting to visit the universe of information readily available at our fingertips. So I have visited a few internet sites and thought I might share a bit of what I found.

I came across “Judaism 101” [www.jewfaq.org] some time ago. Since then, I have gone back many times, and have learned a little with each visit. It has a lot of information, presented in an easy-to -read style. The website is the work of Tracey Rich, who describes himself as “just a traditional, observant Jew who has put in a lot of research.” Much of it is written from an Orthodox perspective, but has information about Conservative, Reform, and sometimes other viewpoints. In fact, there is much information comparing the flavors of our faith. Spending more time exploring the website is on my list of things to do. For someone who is just learning about Judaism, or maybe needs a refresher on some topics, I think it is a good use of your time. You can look for specific information, such as all about Pesach. Among the things I have learned is the right way to wear the tallit, though there are many who I greatly respect who wear it the “wrong way”. There is a nice table to review printed and written Hebrew letters and you can see different fonts. There is a table of numerical equivalents for the letters, so you can have a little fun with Cantor Lichterman who, as we all know, enjoys finding connections between a number, such as your birthday, and an appropriate word. You can learn the history of the Ashkenazim and Sephardim, and even a little about other populations, such as Ethiopian Jews. You can check the proper way to greet someone on a particular holiday. There is the list of all 613 commandments. We found the prayer for putting up a mezuzah in our new house. There are recipes for traditional foods. Anyone interested in Kasha Varnishkes? There is a lot to find here.

Learning to read and speak Hebrew better is an area that may be of interest. I imagine that some of us never learned, learned only a little, or don’t remember much of it. Of course, there are some highly-recommended methods. One is to come to worship service. Hearing the prayers many times certainly must have some impact, especially if you can follow the written Hebrew, even if only a few words. The other sure-fire benefit is to take a Hebrew class, such as the one our synagogue is sponsoring with teacher Sharon Lapitsky. Of course, you don’t have to pick only one method. If you still need to learn, or re-learn the aleph-bet, you can find lots of help. There is an old series of videos recorded by Rabbi Mark Golub years ago. Just go to Youtube.com and search for “From the Aleph-Bet”. It will get the job done, and you will learn more than just the letters. The site “HebrewPod101.com” starts with letters and some vocabulary, but you can move on as much as you wish. Another source is “Mango Languages”. You will want to learn the letters before you use it for Hebrew. This is available without charge if you have a Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Card. You will need to go to the library web site, and follow this path: main page> research> research topics> Language and Learning> Mango languages.

Or take your tablet computer to the library and ask for help. There are 72 languages to choose from! Besides conversational Hebrew, you can study Yiddish. Under the Specialty Courses listing you can find biblical Hebrew – learn to read B’reishit so you can be ready for next Simchat Torah!

If you do try these sites, let me know your thoughts, and any suggestions you might have for other resources you wish to share.

Howard Rosenberg

SECURITY UPDATE

CBI to Employ Guards on Shabbat

Our security committee, with advice from representatives of the police department, has recommended that we hire an off-duty Sylvania Township Police officer for Shabbat mornings. This plan has been approved by the Board of Trustees, and was implemented on Feb. 18, 2017. When you come to synagogue, there will be a uniformed officer at the door, and a marked patrol car parked nearby. The officer will be there from 9:30 until noon, after which the outside doors will be locked.

We have not had any specific threats against our congregation, or any other indication of increased risk. However, it was felt that this is a prudent and cost-effective measure. We trust that you will continue to feel welcome and safe in your synagogue.

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Congregational News………………………………………….

March Special Birthdays 6 13 13 26 30

Mazel Tov

Devorah Shulamit Fran Weinblatt Jonathan Frankel Andrew Sattler Jerry Russell

to Grandparents Hindea and Allen Markowicz, Great Grandparents Phillip And JoJo Markowicz and the late Ruth Markowicz z”l on the birth of Idina Ruth Markowicz, daughter of Daniel and Yael Markowicz Grandparents Fred and JoAnne Okun, and Harriet Goldberg, and Parents Shelly and Gary Fruchtman and Stuart and JoJo Goldberg, on the marriage of Adam Goldberg to Andrea Baer, Daughter of Mark and Cathy Baer

March Special Anniversaries 3

Zhanna and Yakov Ravin

55 Years

Dr. Blair Grubb, director of UT’s Medical Center Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, who has been named the 2015-2016 winner of the Dion D. Raftopolous/Sigma Xi Award for Outstanding Research

Condolences

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

Todah Rabah

our dear member Shirley Bader Aunt of David (Michelle) Alexa, and Kyle Bader

To Lannie Katzman for all his skillful efforts documenting CBI events in pictures and video Ellie Williams for all her hard work keeping the CBI website current

Ted Helberg Brother of our member Tom (Shelley) Helberg May their families be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

Inge Horowitz for her recent contribution of books to the CBI Library The Okun and Goldberg Families for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on February 11, 2017 in honor of the upcoming wedding of their son Adam Goldberg to Andrea Baer

B’NAI ISRAEL IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

The Lichterman Family for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on February 18, 2017 in honor of the upcoming wedding of their daughter Jackie Lichterman to Alex Strauss

Howard Rosenbaum

would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and contributions in honor of his special birthday!

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Congregational Events……………………………………….

Please join us for

New Member Shabbat Saturday March 25, 2017 Alice Applebaum Bonnie, Becca and Seth Berland Rachel, David, Hannah and Sophia Chernow Adrienne Goldberg Helen Grubb Daniel, Holley, Eva and Joseph LaPlante Sheila and Stan Odesky Bonnie Ross Jim Wilson Artem Zaurov

9:30 a.m.

We will honor and extend a warm welcome to new and prospective members, including those who are studying toward conversion to Judaism with Cantor Lichterman.

A gala Kiddush luncheon will follow.

Please RSVP to the office by Friday, March 17 419-517-8400

Congregation B’nai Israel

“A Look Back”

Sunday March 26, 2017 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a Complimentary Dessert Reception and a video presentation created by Lannie Katzman, and dedication and presentation of the newly published book of oral histories of Congregation B'nai Israel members.

The program will be moderated by Dr. David Weinberg.

Please RSVP to the office by Friday March 17 419-517-8400

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Congregational Events……………………………………..

Please join us on

Saturday March 11, 2017 9:30 a.m.

As we honor Inge Horowitz The Shabbat morning extended CBI family invites the congregation to a special Shabbat and festive Kiddush luncheon. We will shower Inge with love, and good wishes as she moves to Maryland. Inge has been a valued and cherished member of our shul for over five decades. She will surely be missed.

Please RSVP to the office by March 3, 2017.

419-517-8400

Adult Education……...………………………………………..

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning:

Adult Education Series Sunday March 5 , 2017

B’nai Israel Film Festival Sunday Mar 12, 2017 Film To Be Announced

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

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

“Jews in Uniform”

Presenter: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

Sunday March 19 , 2017

Please watch for updates in CBI Weekly emails!

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

“The Passover Haggadah and Jewish-Christian Tensions” We will explore how numerous seemingly innocuous parts of the Haggadah (such as Dayyenu and the afikoman) are actually engaged in subtle anti-Christian polemics.

Presenter: Dr. Yonatan Miller Dr. Yonatan Miller is the Philip Markowicz Visiting Assistant Professor of Judaism and Jewish Biblical Studies and the Director of the Center for Religious Understanding at the University of Toledo. He holds an MA and PhD in Jewish Studies from Harvard University’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. His research examines the interpretive reception of the Hebrew Bible among ancient Jewish writers, with particular focus on the continuities, adaptations, and appropriations of biblical motifs in Jewish literature, from the Dead Sea Scrolls through the Babylonian Talmud.

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

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME No charge Refreshments served!

Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

Sisterhood and Sisterhood 2.0

SHABBAT SERVICE and FESTIVE KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

Saturday March 18, 2017 We'd love to have YOU participate!

Call Judy Scheinbach 419-345-0285

9:30 a.m.

Share Shabbat with All Our Special Ladies!

The D’var Torah will feature the enormous contribution of Sisterhood leadership to Congregation B’nai Israel

Please RSVP to the office by March 10, 2017 419-517-8400

Sisterhood BOOK CLUB Tuesday March 28th, 2017 10:30 a.m. in the CBI Library

My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me A Black Woman Discovers Her Family's Nazi Past Author, Jennifer Teege

Jennifer Teege will be speaking at Lour des Univer sity on Apr il 5th at a program sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, The Blade, and Lourdes University.

We have ordered 2 copies of the book and have them at the synagogue. There are copies of the book at the library in different formats, and many copies are also available through the Search Ohio feature of the library. It is also available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble (bn.com).

Sisterhood 2.0 Book Club & Maj Night Sunday March 19, 2017 in the CBI Library Join us for a fabulous evening of food and fun!

6:00 p.m.– Enjoy dinner and book discussion 7:00 p.m.– Stick around for Maj! Beginners and experienced players welcome! .

We will be reading the same book as the Sisterhood Book Club (see above):

My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me A Black Woman Discovers Her Family's Nazi Past Author, Jennifer Teege

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Please RSVP to Cindy Robertson at 419-297-4815

by Wednesday March 15.

Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

Purim is coming soon with a lot of exciting programs approaching. Mrs. Sherline’s class will bake hamentashen on Wednesday, March 1st with students at Shomer Emunim. They will make and take shaloch manot baskets to Jewish residents of Kingston on Sunday, March 5th . The residents loved their visit last year and we are very much looking forward to this wonderful joint project once again.

The cast of this year’s Purim spiel includes many of our Religious School students who are very excited to perform on Sunday March 12th. Please mark your calendars for this tremendous show! We will have hamentashen for all after the spiel.

We are working on twinning Purim activities with our chaverim in the Western Galilee. Three classes are currently twinning with schools in Israel and we are dedicated learning more about our friends in Israel throughout the process.

Our parent/child class with Megan Van Dyke is sure to be a great time this month with fun filled Purim activities.

Kim Brody, Principal

Don’t Miss the Religious School Fun!

Sunday March 12 , 2017 at 10:15 a.m.

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar March, 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.

Mrs. Sherline’s class deliver shaloch manot bags to Kingston residents 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.

PURIM Spiel at 10:15 followed by hamentaschen snack

Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

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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.

Wednesday

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RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

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Youth & Education News………………………………………

BITUSY/Kadima Lounge Night

Sky Zone

Wednesday March 8, 2017

Jump Party

It’s Game Night!!

Sunday March 19, 2017 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.

6:00– 7:30 p.m.

Please meet right after Religious School for a quick snack and we will carpool to sky zone. Pick up will be at 2:30 p.m. at CBI. RSVP is required by March 1, 2017!

Megan 419-376-7169

BITUSY's Second Annual Pancake Breakfast was once again a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who either stopped in for breakfast to join us and to those who could not but sent in a contribution.

The kids expanded their pancake menu to include, chocolate chip, banana, and blueberry with a variety of toppings to choose from.

If you didn't make it, no worries. There will always be next year!

BITUSY members Emmie Brody, Ian and Daniel Mahoney, Quinn Murphy, and Dahlia Zack are cooking delicious pancakes for the BITUSY Fundraiser.

Sisterhood 2.0

Comfy, Cozy Winter Soiree and Game Night

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BITUSY members Eleanora Richards, Emmie Brody, and Dahlia Zack are having fun in Cincinnati at the USY Specialty Kinnus

March 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

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, Marc Glasser, Stuart Goldberg, Chad Kripke, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Gabrielle Mallin, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Jerry Russell, Mindy Slutsky

Dahlia Zack ..................................... USY President

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 February 15, 2017 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

Yahrzeit

Goody and Jean Liber Sherry Zaft**

Oscar Soldinger Roanne and Lannie Katzman Julius Barry Alan and Karen Barry CAMP RAMAH FUND

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

Abraham Altman, Beloved Grandfather Frieda Russell, Beloved Grandmother Leland Rubinstein, Beloved Brother in Law Jerry and Arlene Russell Barry Liber Marcia Greenspoon Liber Corey and Scott Liber and Families**** Lois Steinberg The Dan Steinberg Family Rose Scheer Marianne Scheer and Family

Yahrzeit

Arthur Berkowitz Kathryn Linver**

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, in honor of their Daughter Jackie’s upcoming Marriage Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Michelle and Cary Kart Eli and Fagie Benstein** Sanford and Sharon Stein*

In Memory of

Marvin Hochberg Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Stephen and Cheryl Rothschild** Shirley Gerber Fagie and Eli Benstein** Sanford and Sharon Stein* Jack Stone Howard and Ann Rosenberg**

Yahrzeit

HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND

Yahrzeit

Beatrice Kaplan, beloved Mother and Grandmother Sharon and Chuck Schwartz and Family** Albert Burg Shira Burg** Esther Schulak Charles Liber Elsie Liber Louis Lipszyc Jacob Lipszyc*** Esther Garber Clara Bustow Shuer Bill and Luann Garber*** Irene Steinberg David and Laura Steinberg***

Anne Kalmanson Rita and Martin Katcher* In Honor of Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, in honor of Wilfred Williams David and Debbie Williams their Daughter Jackie’s upcoming Marriage Perlmutter**** Dave and Lil Perlman Ralph Harris Greg and Irina Zaurov** Harold and Adrienne Harris*** The Podolsky Family** Sandy and Chuck Traugott** Beryl Harris, Ralph Harris In Memory of Sheldon Harris Marvin Hochberg Jim and Kathy Sack** Ilise Shafransky Hedva and Buz Romanoff HIDDUR FUND CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND Shirley Bader In Honor of Shirley Tochtermann Yahrzeit Jeff Bauer, Special Birthday Deena Kaufman, Beloved Mother Rabbi Jason and Elissa Miller, in honor of Yahrzeit Susan and Steve Kaufman*** Joshua’s Bar Mitzvah Frieda Russell Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Ida Rubin Shirley and Zale Kohler, Special Anniversary Merv and Marlene Russell* Fagie and Eli Benstein Leland Rubinstein You have supported Joe and Marcia Goldberg, In Honor of Son’s Abraham Altman B’nai Israel during Wedding Merv and Marlene Russell your lifetime.

Anne and Jeff Bauer Julius Boxenbaum Please consider Stuart and JoJo Goldberg, Adam’s Wedding Helen Boxenbaum*** B’nai Israel in your Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** will and other Anne Bauer, Speedy recovery estate planning.

Bill and Luann Garber** 11

Contributions …………………………………………………..

KEZUR LIBRARY FUND

MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

In Honor of

In Memory of Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, in honor of Shirley Bader their Daughter Jackie’s upcoming Marriage Charles Petler*** Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Yahrzeit

Marcia Greenspoon Liber Cathy and Steve Sperling** Barry Liber, Beloved Brother Cathy and Steve Sperling*** Jean Liber , Beloved Mother Goody Liber, Beloved Father Cathy and Steve Sperling

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Jerry Levison, Happy Birthday Chad Kripke, Happy Birthday Joanie and Larry Kripke Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Jeff and Alison Sherman and Family** Inge Horowitz, Good Luck on your move Eleanor Golding* Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, in honor of their Daughter Jackie’s upcoming Marriage Rhoda Miller and Family**

Yahrzeit

Susana Bernstein Jonathan, Jeannette, Natalie and Kayla Bernstein** Morris Baker Irene Baker*** Irwin Fruchtman Sue and Joel Zanville*** Lillian Petler Chuck and Brett Petler*** Ellen and Gary Petler MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND OBERLIN FUND

In Memory of Chief Petty Officer Ryan Owens Seal Team 6 Jeff and Lorrie Daube, Dani, Sergio, Ryan and Andi

Yahrzeit James Oberlin Jeff and Lorrie Daube, Dani, Sergio, Ryan and Andi

In Memory of

George Bernstein Jeff and Alison Sherman and Family*** Beloved Sister of Claire Darenholtz Eleanor Golding

Yahrzeit

Belle Swartz Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Samuel Gallis Sondra Gallis and Family**** Lois Young Eisner Michael and Leslie Podolsky and Family** Charles Rabinowitz Ada and Beryl Rabinowitz**

MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

In Honor of

Greg Zaurov, Special Birthday Ruth and Jerry Gold

In Memory of

Betty Quiroga Richard Schroeder Susan Hirsch Marlene and Arnie Remer** Marvin Abraham Yvette Levin Ruth and Jerry Gold

Yahrzeit

Jack Gallon Kathryn Gallon***

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Yahrzeit

Eva Goldman Frieda Morgan*** James M. Levison Lois Levison** Manuel Goldman Frieda Morgan*** Silka Engel Tova and Jim Eisenberg and Family**** BOBBI AND AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND

In Honor of Shirley and Zale Kohler, Special Anniversary Irky Rosenbloom and Rochelle Russell**** SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND

In Honor of

Gail Kwait, Speedy Recovery Howard and Karen Rosenbaum

In Memory of

Marvin Hochberg Howard and Karen Rosenbaum STEINBERG SKIP FUND

In Honor of Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, in honor of their Daughter Jackie’s upcoming Marriage Nancy and Nate Danziger**

In Memory of

Rabbi Morris Adler Eli Benstein*** Lori Kremer Immergluck Lyn Kremer and Jeff Kremer Family*** TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Shirley and Zale Kohler, Special Anniversary Barbara and Bud McGrew** Shirley Tochtermann Gary Beren, Speedy Recovery Phyllis Diamond Dorothy and William Goldberg, Special Anniversary Shirley Tochtermann Inge Horowitz, Dear and Loving Friend The Benstein and Morse Families

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Marvin Hochberg E.J. and Betty Leizerman and Family

TRIBUTE FUND

In Memory of

The Honorable Judge David A. Katz Steve Erd*** Sylvia Zyndorf Dave and Bobbye Shall** Betty Quiroga Yvette Levin David and Debbie Perlmutter Marvin Hochberg David and Debbie Perlmutter Shirley Bader Marilyn Reinstein** Dave and Lil Perlman Bonnie Ross Jim Sinnott David and Diane Treuhaft Jerry Paul Bonnie Ross

Yahrzeit

Mary Pintis Zale and Shirley Kohler*** Jeremy Connor Leah Connor** Harry Chabler Ellen Chabler** Frances Swolsky Jeff and Sherry Phillips, and Elaine Aubin Julius Barry Cathy and Michael Barry** Doris Goldberg Roggie Siegel Stuart and Jo Jo Goldberg Sadie Aiduss Peggy and Marvin Damrauer** Abraham Smith Sondra Gallis and Family****

Phil Hening Ervine Frankel and Karen Kearns** Samuel and Florence Bransdorf Helene Sherman and Family** Annette Greenspoon Diane and Jim Perlman Betty Fogel Helen Boxenbam** Samuel Alloy Abraham Leibovitz Camille and Irv Alloy and Family*** Sylvia Zyndorf Mark Zyndorf

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

Yahrzeit

Lois Young Eisner Brad, Sarah and Evan Ziker

Special Donation Opportunity Torah Mantle

The dressing of the Holy Torah scroll represents the honor and reverence to God and His Commandments. The Torah cover, or Torah mantle, is an ornate covering that both protects and beautifies the Sefer Torah, typically made of velvet and embroidered with metallic thread, silk, and ornamental beads.

Some of our Torah mantles have become worn and are in need of replacement.

Please consider a donation of a new mantle for CBI. It can be inscribed in honor or memory of your loved one.

For more information, please call the office at 419-517-8400.

HONORS FOR SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES Being called to the bimah is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion. 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.

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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.

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

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