March 2018 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

151 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel 5778

Sunday, March 11, 2018 9:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

SALE!

FREE and open to the community, but you must register by Monday, March 5

at the SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP 20% OFF ALL ITEMS

www.cbitoledo.org 419-517-8400

during Passover University

SUNDAY, March 11

Passover University is for Everyone - whether you are planning your first Seder or you are alumni of previous Seders. There will be informative workshops for everyone regardless of age and experience.

9:30 a.m. to Noon

Pesach begins on the evening of Friday, March 30.

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

THE POWER OF MUSIC III I have often been invited by churches and other non-Jewish organizations to perform and lecture about Judaism in general, and in particular about Jewish and synagogue music.

On the last such occasion, for St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Maumee, OH, I began by reviewing the importance of music in Jewish history, emphasizing that in the synagogue service almost nothing is spoken, the preferred form of prayer being through music and song. I traced the development of Jewish music from its earliest roots, beginning with the Torah, Genesis 4: 21 which states that Yuval was “the ancestor of all who play the harp and flute (kinnor v’ugav).”

I prepared several handouts for attendees, and since this last lecture was a month before Pesach, I used Passover’s rich, varied musical tradition to demonstrate the power of Jewish music. Included in my demonstration of Passover music for St Paul’s, were the following diverse musical examples: Torah chanting, haftorah chanting, Shir Hashirim - The Biblical Song of Songs, the Hagaddah chant, Seder melodies, and some unique Pesach prayer melodies such as Tefilat Tal – the Prayer for Rain recited on the first day of Pesach. Attendees were amazed by the variety and contrast of music, such as my demonstration of some 150 different ways we sing the trops.

You too will have a chance to experience this music during CBI’s Passover University on March 11..

I will be teaching one of the many classes being offered. At the request of the committee who are hard at work preparing a wonderful, inspiring program, included in the packet each participant will receive, will be a cd with a few of the seder’s best songs (both traditional and new) that I have recorded, to enhance your own seder experience.

I hope you will avail yourselves of these wonderful opportunities to experience our rich and inspiring Pesach musical tradition. Join us for Passover University on March 11 (info on the front cover of this bulletin) and on the first day of Pesach, Shabbat March 31 at 9:30 AM when we will hold a Service of Reaffirmation (come find out what this is all about). Special holiday services continue on Sunday April 1 at 9:30 AM and on Friday April 6 and the conclusion of the holiday on Shabbat April 7 at 9:30 AM which will include the Yizkor memorial service around 11 AM. Each of these services and all morning services during the eight days of Pesach will include our customary luxury Kiddushim!

I wish our entire CBI family a wonderful and meaningful Pesach celebration.

Ivor Lichterman P.S. If any of you need a place for seder contact me!

Authorization for Sale of Hametz

I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Hazzan Ivor Lichterman to act in my behalf to sell all hametz possessed by me—knowingly or unknowingly—as defined by Torah and rabbinic law, and to lease all places wherein hametz owned may be found. This transaction will be in effect for the duration of Pesach. Must be in the office by the morning of Friday, March 30, 2018.

And to this I hereby affix my signature on____________of_________________, in the year 2018.

Signature __________________________________________ Telephone _______________________ Address _________________________________City _____________________ State_____________ My donation is enclosed to the Cantor’s Discretionary Fund in the amount of $______________ (Cash or check)

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President’s Message…………………………….…………...

Spring Has Sprung!

I am writing this on a cloudy but warm day in February, with snow disappearing and hanging icicles quickly dripping off the eaves, promising plenty of mud to replace the ice and snow. It feels a lot like Spring. By the time you get this bulletin, it will be March and even closer to the first day of Spring. Every day is a bit longer, and before you know it, the sun will be up before morning minyan starts. The changing season brings up many thoughts about tending the garden, the stirring of life all round us, the return of migrating birds and, of course, the return of our own snowbirds back to Toledo and to CBI. As always, the march of the seasons is seen in our Jewish calendar. Purim will have passed when you get this column. I hope you were able to go to the CBI program this year, and had some hamantashen.

Then before you know it, Pesach will be here. In fact, I expect some of our friends have already started cleaning and preparing their homes. According to many sources, Passover is among the most, possibly THE most celebrated of all Jewish holidays. It certainly has a lot of memories for many of us, fondly recalling a Seder with family and friends. Some of my favorites were those with guests who brought aging parents.

That usually meant a Seder table spanning 7 or 8 decades of life. One of my best memories is of a Seder we did not attend. I interrupted that Seder with a phone call from the hospital to tell two sets of new grandparents about their first grandchild, and some others that they were now aunts and uncles. I suspect that there may have been some extra wine included in the celebration that evening. For another Seder memory, you have to think back to when the paper was delivered to your door by a young paperboy [or papergirl], who then showed up periodically to collect the money. One Seder, we opened the door for Eliyahu [Elijah the prophet] just as the paperboy was arriving to collect. I don’t know who was more surprised.

Seders seem to come in all lengths and styles, as long as the critical requirements are included.

What are these critical requirements? How long does it have to be? Do I have to drink all of the four glasses of wine? When do we eat? We will be learning a lot about Pesach very soon at the upcoming Passover University on March 11. It will be a wonderful event with something for everyone. If you have not yet done so, take a look at the wonderful classes that are available, and read about the amazing faculty we have assembled from around the world. You will be astonished. In fact, I personably offer a money-back guarantee if you, your children and your friends do not have a good time!

With warm Springtime wishes,

Howard Rosenberg

Israel at 70 needs your pictures from Israel We are planning a May 7th celebration titled "My Story" and are asking anyone who has been to Israel (including Confirmation trips) to submit a photo (either a scanned pdf or a hard copy) with a short 25 word description of why this picture is important to you and the year it was taken.

On May 7, Israeli Ambassador Dani Dayan will be keynoting on event at B'nai Israel along with four Toledoans: Dick Anderson; Cedar Creek Church Pastor, Luke Shortridge; University of Toledo Hillel student and B’nai Israel member Hannah Kramer and Shomer Emunim member John Glaza, who will be sharing some highlights of their trips.

The evening is open to the public.

A visual display of the photos taken by Toledoans during trips to Israel will be shown.

Send your pictures to: Israel at 70 Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo 6465 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, 43560 or Israel@jewishtoledo.org by March 1.

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Pesach 5778…………..………………………………………….

Friday, March 30 Erev Pesach

Siyyum Bechorim, Fast of the First Born

Morning Service/Siyyum Bechorim............. 7:00 a.m.

Fast of the First Born Light Candles.............................................. 7:39 p.m.

NO evening service

Friday March 30 at 7:00 a.m.

Join us for minyan and study

Saturday, March 31 First Day Pesach

Because the first-born of the Israelites were saved from the tenth plague, tradition requires that all first-born Jewish males fast from Erev Pesach until the Seder. The fast is called Taanit Bechorim. However, the law states that when any Jew hears the completion of a tractate of Rabbinic Literature, it is cause to celebrate and cancels the fast.

Service of Reaffirmation….......................... 9:30 a.m.

Mincha…………………………………………1:00 p.m.

Light Candles.............................................. 8:40 p.m.

NO evening service

Sunday, April 1 Second Day Pesach Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m.

Mincha after Kiddush NO Evening service

Join us on Friday March 30 at 7:00 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel for a Siyyum Bechorim, and those who participate are exempted from fasting.

All are welcome; it is not limited to the first-born.

April 2-5 Monday-Thursday Chol Hamoed Pesach Regular daily services at 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Morning service followed by breakfast in the social hall

CBI office hours during Pesach: Friday, March 30 Close at Noon Friday, April 6 Closed

Thursday, April 5 Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m.

Light candles………………………………….7:46 p.m.

Friday, April 6

Seventh Day Pesach

If you are in need of a place for the Seder, please contact Hazzan Lichterman at the office.

Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m.

Evening Service......................................... 5:45 p.m.

Light Candles………………………………... 7:47 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 Eighth Day Pesach/Yizkor Morning Service.......................................... 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor…………............................................11:00 a.m.

Mincha………………………………………….1:00 p.m.

419-517-8400

Passover ends at 8:49 p.m.

Beth Shalom Cemetery 420 Otter Creek Rd., Oregon, Ohio 43616 Eagle Point Cemetery 515 Eagle Point Rd., Rossford, Ohio 43460 Closed Saturday - - Closes 4 p.m. Friday Friday, March 30 Sat. March 31 Sun. April 1 Thurs. April 5 Friday, April 7

GET READY FOR PASSOVER at the CBI Gift Shop

We have a wonderful selection of

ELIJAH & MIRIAM CUPS SEDER PLATES MATZAH TRAYS CHILDREN’S PASSOVER BOOKS HAGGADAHS

Erev Passover Close at 4 p.m.

1st day of Passover - Closed 2nd day of Passover - Closed Erev 7th day of Passover Close at 4 p.m.

7th day of Passover - Closed

Hours: Sundays 9:30 a.m.– Noon

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Pesach 5778…………..………………………………………….

CBI PESACH KASHRUT ALERT 2016/5776 In November 2015 the Committee on Jewish Law of Conservative Judaism announced a decision permitting kitniyot (ie. rice, corn, legumes) on Pesach.

Here are some guidelines.

1. Fresh corn on the cob, fresh beans may be used on Pesach and purchased during the holiday.

2. Dried kitniyot can be purchased before the holiday bagged or in boxes and checked for hametz.

These should not be purchased from bins as the bins may contain hametz.

3. Canned kitniyot must have Pesach certification since canning may involve hametz.

4. Frozen raw kitniyot like corn, edamame, soy beans etc. may be purchased in bags before the holiday & do not require Pesach certification, but should be checked for hametz.

5. Processed kitniyot including tofu require Pesach certification as they may contain hametz.

6. Those who continue the restriction on kitniyot, may eat from dishes and utensils that have come into contact with kitniyot on the holiday, and may eat kitniyot derivatives like oil etc.

HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN

Mehirat Hametz— The Selling of Hametz ‫מכירת חמץ‬

Preparation for Passover The ceremony of removing leaven (bedikat Hametz) is to take place Thursday evening, March 29, 2018.

Hametz may be eaten until 10:00 a.m. on Friday March 30, 2018. The Passover home atmosphere is created each year by the traditional practice of thoroughly cleansing the home, and by the removal of hametz, or leaven, in preparation for Pesach,as well as throughout the Passover days, both at home and away.

The term hametz is applied not only to foods, but also to the dishes and utensils in which the foods are prepared or served during the year. “Any manner of hametz (leavened food or utensils) owned by a Jew during the Passover holiday is forbidden to use.”

Since conditions make it impossible to literally fulfill the Biblical command to destroy all leavened products, our sages instituted a practice called Mehirat Hametz, the selling of hametz. We are reminded of the necessity to divest ourselves of ownership of hametz, and make our home ritually ready.

The sale of hametz is conducted between a representative of the synagogue and a non-Jew. After Passover the hametz is repurchased by the Jewish community.

If you would like Cantor Lichterman to sell your hametz, please fill out the form and return it to the synagogue office not later than Friday March 30, following morning minyan.

Don’t Sell All your Hametz!

When cleaning out your cupboard and pantries in preparation for Pesach, consider donating unopened packages of hametz and canned goods to a food pantry such as JFS. Items such as crackers, rice, cookies, lentils, tuna, and peanut butter will be gratefully accepted by these organizations and passed on to those whose cupboards are empty.

Let those who are hungry this Passover season share in your celebration by receiving food that you might otherwise “sell” or dispose of. Food can be brought to the synagogue where receptacles will be clearly marked.

Please see Sale of Hametz form on page 2

Eruv Tavshilin There is a tradition to make an Eruv Tavshilin for the Holidays when they fall before Shabbat. Since we do not cook on Yom Tov for the next day of Shabbat and we cannot cook meals on Shabbat, we make an Eruv Tavshilin by setting aside two cooked items on Erev Yom Tov, such as a hard boiled egg, challah, meat or fish, and make the following declaration.

We bless You our G-d, Creator of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with Your commandments, and taught us concerning the observance of the eruv.

By means of this eruv, may we be permitted to bake, cook, keep dishes warm, light candles, and prepare during the Holiday for Shabbat.

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Congregational News………………………………………….

March Special Birthdays

March Special Anniversaries

William Garber

March 2nd

Sheila and Bruce Post

March 17th 35 years

Ellen Federman

March 14th

Meira and David Zucker

March 27th 30 years

Alan Mintz

March 20th

Ellie Williams

March 20th th

Sheryl Gold

March 20

Chuck Traugott

March 24th

Jerry Gold

March 27th

David Zucker

March 28th

Welcome New Members Sarna and Mike Dorf

Happy Belated Anniversary Sheryl and Josh Gold

February 14th

25 years

Mazel Tov Evelyn Auslander and Fran and Chuck Weinblatt on the birth of their great grandson and grandson, Cole Harris Mason Gryniewski. Parents are Lauren and Joel Gryniewski of Minneapolis.

Helen Boxenbaum on the birth of her great grandchildren, Benjamin Ascher, son of Dr. Joel and Kate Ascher and Abigail Schneider, daughter of Rebecca and Andrew Schneider and little sister to Julia

Condolences

Todah Rabah

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

Harold “Gene” Sens

Father of Chris (Ken) Brochin

David and Judy Weinberg for sponsoring a Kiddush luncheon in February

Our member, Jay Post

Brother of Bruce (Sheila) Post, uncle of Jordon and Brynna Post

Everyone who helped out while Hazzan Lichterman was in South Africa

May you be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

at CBI Basic Kiddush: $300

Plastic table cloths Plastic plates and cutlery Bagels-sliced and warmed Butter and cream cheese Tuna fish salad-made with mayo and celery Salad-Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and radishes; dressing on the side Fruit-canned (peaches, pears or applesauce) Dessert-Cookies or brownies

Extras Nicer plates/napkins: $30-50 Linen table cloths & napkins: $30-60 Noodle kugel (sweet): $20 Lox: $45 Egg salad: $10 Parve ½ sheet cake: $60

*All costs are based on 60 people. If additional people are expected then prices will increase accordingly.

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Events………………….………………………………………….

MAZEL TOV! to Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for being awarded an

Honorary Doctorate in Music by the Jewish Theological Seminary for 'his contributions to the Cantorate, the Conservative Movement and Klal Yisrael.' The ceremony, will take place on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Sutton Place Synagogue in Manhattan, NY.

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, April 21 9:30 a.m.

We will celebrate his extraordinary achievements with a special Shabbat service and Kiddush luncheon If you would like to make a contribution toward the Kiddush luncheon in honor of Hazzan Lichterman, please call the office at 419-517-8400

CBI Jewish Film Festival Sunday, March 18 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00)

When Do We Eat? All are Welcome NO Charge Refreshments will be served

Save the Date!

October 19-21, 2018

Congregation B’nai Israel

WOMEN’S WEEKEND: A TIME TO RECHARGE for questions contact Miriam Beckerman mesb@bex.net or Cathy Sperling sperlingcathy@gmail.com

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David S. Stone Religious School ……….…………………….

David S. Stone Religious School has numerous exciting activities coming in March. It starts with the BITUSY Annual Pancake Breakfast on March 4 from 9:00-9:45 (before class). We hope all of you join us for this fantastic homemade breakfast which supports our local USY chapter as well as helping their SATO (Social Action Tikon Olam) project. Our kids truly appreciate your support.

Our older classes, and teacher aides, will meet with Dr. Jason C .Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor and Clinic Director at University of Toledo, for a discussion on relevant teen issues regarding living in a small Jewish community. Dr. Levine facilitated a well attended parenting class in December on the same subject. This class will be adapted to teens.

We are looking forward to your entire family participating in Passover University on March 11. If you have not yet signed up for courses, please do so ASAP. The parents of preschool -3rd grade will participate in the workshops with their students. These workshops will be facilitated by Gina Black, Megan Van Dyke and Hope Davis and will involve exciting hands on projects to be used at your seder!

Please mark your calendar for March 18 as we are having class and a Model Seder at Etz Chayim. Classes at Etz Chayim will be from 9:30-10:45, followed by the Model Seder.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at these fabulous programs.

Kim Brody, Principal

Religious School MODEL SEDER at Etz Chayim

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar

Sunday March 18, 2018 9:30 a.m.– Class at Etz Chayim

March 2018

Please drop students off at Etz Chayim.

10:30- Noon: Model Seder Sunday

3/4

Parents are welcome to join us!

RS 9:30-12:00 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Grades 6 and up meet with Dr. Jason Levine

Parents are welcome to stay after the pancake breakfast for a brief wrap up meeting with Fagie about the Parenting workshops

Wednesday Sunday

3/7 3/11

Wednesday Sunday

3/14 3/18

RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 Passover University

If you cannot be there, please pick your child up at Etz Chayim at noon.

RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 Model Seder at Etz Chayim

Wednesday

3/21

Save date for Israel at 70!

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday, April 29, 2018 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the 70th Birthday of the state of Israel! Kosher falafel truck, bounce houses, rock wall and more!

Contact Hallie Freed at Hallie@jewishtoledo.org for more information

Sunday 3/25 - Wednesday 4/4 Spring Break/Passover Break

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BITUSY FUNDRAISER

“THIRD ANNUAL” PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY · March 4, 2018 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

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

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

No Charge!

We will be taking DONATIONS at the door!

Religious school families can enjoy breakfast with the kids before school starts at 9:30.

“The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a Small Jewish Community” Religious School Parents Please stay after the breakfast for a brief wrap up meeting to our Parenting Jewishly workshops with Fagie Benstein. We want to know where we go from here and how we can help you.

BITUSY and Kadima

Rescheduled:

Ages 6th– 12th Grade

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month Program Sunday, April 8, at Shomer Emunim.

Religious School students and parents will meet at the Temple at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 21 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Our friends from the Partnership Region in Israel celebrating TuBishvat 9

Celebrating

TuBishvat

See article on page 10

CBI HISTORY

Hire a USY Mensch for your Spring clean up!

Purchase your copy of CBI's book of interviews with over 40 members. The book includes the updated "History of B'nai Israel".

Contact: kbrody@cbitoledo.org

It is available in our Gift Shop for $10 plus tax.

Available online at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1543167233

Kristallnacht Concert DVDs for sale in the Gift Shop $15

NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the Ashes

B’NAI ISRAEL IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 10

#b’naiisraeltoledo

Celebrating Israel’s 70th Anniversary

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March Yahrzeits………………………………………………...

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF 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 meganbrookemiller@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Vice President of Youth Activities………….Gabrielle Mallin Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stuart Goldberg, Ian Katz, Lannie Katzman, Bobby Kripke, Jill Kripke, Eric Lauber, Michael Leizerman, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Carol Richman, Judy Scheinbach, Mindy Slutsky

Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com Emmie Brody……………………... USY President

Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum

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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 16, 2018 BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

Yahrzeit Julius Barry Alan and Karen Barry CAMP RAMAH FUND Jay Post

In Memory of

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

Yahrzeit

James Steinberg Dan Steinberg and Family**** Leland Rubenstein, Beloved Brother-in-Law Merv and Marlene Russell* Louis Lipszyc Jack and Diana Lipszyc*** Norm Blinn Judy Blinn Samuel Goodleman Michael Goodleman**

Yahrzeit

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Susan and Steven Kaufman Fagie and Eli Benstein Jim Rose, Speedy Recovery Ira Weisman**

In Memory of

Arthur Friedman Ira Weisman** Ron and Wanda Wachsman*** Larry Wexler Ron and Wanda Wachsman*** Judy Blinn Margie Rusgo Ron and Wanda Wachsman*** Jay Post Jerry and Arlene Russell Debbie and David Perlmutter**

Yahrzeit

Boris Meylakhov Galina and Val Kagan*** Freida Russell, Beloved Grandmother Merv and Marlene Russell** Ida Rubin, Beloved Mother Merv and Marlene Russell***

In Memory of Howard and Ann Rosenberg***

Yahrzeit

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

Yahrzeit

KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

Eva Salzman Touran William Touran and Jan Touran Jester Rose Scheer Marianne Scheer and Family

In Honor of

Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Zale and Shirley Kohler** Alix and Dick Greenblatt

Jay Post

Beatrice Kaplan Sharon and Chuck Schwartz* Bernard Baker Irene Baker**** Charles Liber Joel and Judy Scheinbach** Clara Bustow Shuer Bill and Luann Garber*** Esther Bracker Marilyn Reinstein Leland Rubenstein, Beloved Brother-in-Law Freida Russell, Beloved Grandmother Jerry and Arlene Russell* Harry Chabler Ellen Chabler** Jack Gallon Kathryn Gallon Southard****

Kathryn Linver

Arthur Berkowitz Kathryn Linver**

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

Hyman Davis Roanne and Lannie Katzman Oscar Soldinger Roanne and Lannie Katzman

Yahrzeit Sam Goodman, Beloved Father and Grandfather Nancy and Rick Zerner, Loryn and Adam Halper, Rob Zerner

HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND

Yahrzeit

Anne Kalmanson Rita and Marty Katcher* Wilford Williams David and Debbie Perlmutter** HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of Hazzan Lichterman, Honorary Doctorate Howard and Ann Rosenberg Fran and Chuck Weinblatt, New Grandson Jeff and Ann Bauer Jeff Bauer, Speedy Recovery Bill and Luann Garber** Jerry and Arlene Russell* 13

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Mark Bramson, Speedy Recovery Chuck and Fran Weinblatt Fran and Chuck Weinblatt, New Grandson Alix and Dick Greenblatt**

In Memory of

Ann Kaner Roth Matt and Jill Kripke** Larry Wexler Albie and Rollie Romanoff Robbie Bramson Chuck and Fran Weinblatt Jay Post Alix and Dick Greenblatt Renee Jacobson Paul Causman

Contributions……………………………………………………….

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

Yahrzeit

Belle Swartz Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Harmon Rusgo Rich and Rene' Rusgo and Family** Harry Lasky Sarah Cohen Rita and Allen Cohen** Hyman Auslander Fran and Chuck Weinblatt** Iris Miller Rhoda Miller and Family** Marvin Yaffe Rich and Rene' Rusgo and Family Rose Levison Gail and Lee Kwait**

ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND

Yahrzeit

Jeanette and Charles Rabinowitz Ada and Beryl Rabinowitz** Rabbi Morris Adler Fagie and Eli Benstein*** SUMMER YOUTH FUND

Jay Post

In Memory of The Zack Family****

Yahrzeit

Abraham Smith Samuel Gallis Sondra Gallis and Family**

KEZUR LIBRARY FUND

Yahrzeit Martin Alexander Ken and Dolores Alexander

Leonard Gallis Sondra Gallis and Family Nemo Wexler Sandy Wexler and Stuart Dunn and Chuck Wexler and Family

MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

Yahrzeit

Esther Goldberg Bill and Dorothy Goldberg**** RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Jay Post

In Memory of Caren Zaft**

Yahrzeit

Gertie Pinsky Pinsky Family** Ida Rubin Dr. Corey Russell*** James Levison Lois Levison** SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND

In Memory of

Jay Post Arthur Friedman Margie Rusgo Sherrie Zaft Devorah Shulamit**

TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Chuck and Fran Weinblatt, New Grandson Sandy and Chuck Traugott Diane and Jim Perlman Harry Nistel, Special Birthday Fagie and Eli Benstein** Marcia and Rolf Hess*** Jeff Bauer, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott

In Memory of

Doris Davis Ken and Chris Brochin** Harold Sens Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Fagie and Eli Benstein** Howard Natal Mark Friedman and Marcia Friedman Larry Wexler Ken and Chris Brochin** Leonard Newman Saundra Yaffe* Margie Rusgo Marcia and Joe Goldberg** Richard Bracker Marcia Dolin

Jay Post

In Memory of

Fagie and Eli Benstein** Diane and Jim Perlman Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Arthur Friedman Ken and Chris Brochin** Sue Hirsch* Arthur Friedman Barbara Kozel Arthur Friedman Jan Righi

Yahrzeit

Albert Burg Eileen Burg Shira Burg** Annette Greenspoon Seymour Greenspoon Michelle and Al Blumberg* Barry Liber, Beloved Brother Cathy and Steve Sperling** Esther Goldberg Marcia and Joe Goldberg** Frances Swolsky Jeff and Sherry Phillips and Elaine Aubin* Goodman and Jean Liber, Beloved Parents Cathy and Steve Sperling**** Isadore Fingerhut Barry and Esther Sherman**** Julius Barry Michael and Cathy Barry** Libba Friedman Louis Friedman Richard Friedman Selma Guttenberg Marcia Friedman Lillian Petler Chuck and Brett Petler*** Ellen and Gary Petler** Lois Young Eisner Brad, Sarah and Evan Ziker Marcia Greenspoon Liber Cathy and Steve Sperling* Golda Gelzina Leonid Kutik Clara Sherman Barry and Esther Sherman WASSERSTROM CHAPEL FUND

Yahrzeit Dorothy Dorf Karen Dorf

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New College Scholarship J. Newman Levy Scholarship is a fellowship scholar ship offered to any full-time Jewish student accepted to Youngstown State University. This scholar ship was given by Mar cia Gur ss Levy in memory of her husband J. Newman Levy, who died in 2017 of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Eligibility:  Must be a Jewish student, attending full-time. First preference to an incoming freshman.  First preference to a Jewish student who resides outside the tri -county area (Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull counties are excluded)  Minimum 3.0 GPA. Completed FAFSA required. Need is a consideration.

Terms: A one-year scholarship that can be renewable for a maximum of three years through the application and selection process as long as above eligibility requirements continue to be met and funds continue to remain available. This scholarship when combined with all other financial assistance will not exceed the cost of full tuition, books, and supplies.

You have supported B’nai Israel during your lifetime.

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

Selection: Interested students, once accepted to YSU, should apply through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Decisions will be made by the Director of the Center for Judaic and Holocaust Studies, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, in conjunction with the YSU Foundation.

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OPEN Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or call Roanne Katzman for appt. 419-882-2111

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

Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m.

Saturday:

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

Sunday:

9:30 a.m.

The Great Synagogue in Cape Town

Jaclyn and Alex Strauss, with Mayron Lichterman (in middle)

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman’s trip to South Africa,

February 2018

Herzlia School choir performing the Partisan Project at the Jewish Senior Residence in Cape Town, in which Hazzan Lichterman and his mother Miriam participated

Jaclyn Strauss, Miriam Lichterman, Mayron Lichterman and Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

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