Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 147 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel www.cbitoledo.org
May 1 - 31, 2014
1 Iyar - 2 Sivan 5774
Women to Celebrate Historic B’not Mitzvah and Trip to Israel Special Shabbat Service May 3, 2014
Religious School Closing Shabbat Saturday, May 10, 2014
On May 3, 1979, twelve women were called to the Torah for a B’not Mitzvah ceremony. Since the practice of Bat Mitzvah in a Conservative Synagogue was relatively new, these women were achieving something not available to them as children. Rabbi Pearlmutter, z’l, taught the women and wrote, “These women represent a new spirit that enhances Jewish life.”
Please join us when we honor all students who have participated and attended services regularly throughout the school year. At the service our amazing teaching staff will also be recognized for an outstanding year: Megan Miller, Abe Musher-Eizenman, Stephanie Mahoney, Pete Silverman, Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Rachel Noleff, Brynna Post, Paulette Sherline, Sari Kripke, Emma Podolsky, Deena Zucker, Josh Sherman, Josh Brody, Sam Zack, Morgan Segall and Nick Thanasiu.
Thirty-five years later, six members of the original class, Harriet Black, Sharon Marks, Rhoda Miller, Marlene Remer, Merilyn Sanders, and Doris Steinberg will come together to participate in the Shabbat service. Sonia Maltinsky and Lois Miller, two members of the class were unable to attend, but send warm greetings. This past November Ellen Federman, Kathryn Linver, Rhoda Miller, Suzie Rosenberg and Cathy Sperling, toured Israel with a group sponsored by United Synagogue. In celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut and 66 years of Israeli history these women will share their amazing trip as part of the service.
Their dedication to our students is truly appreciated. A special Todah Rabah to the Confirmation Class instructors: Rabbi Alan Sokobin, Hazzan Ivor Lichterman and Rachel Noleff. They make learning about Judaism engaging for all involved.
SHAVUOT TIKKUN Please come celebrate at B’nai Israel June 3, 2014 6:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting
* DAIRY DINNER * PLAY “JEWPARDY” * STUDY WITH RABBI MILLER * DAVEN Dairy Dinner $8.00 per person or $20 per family
June 1, 2014 7:00 p.m. See inside for details.
Call the office to make your reservations by May 27, 2014 1