October 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

150 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel Tishrei 5777

Join B’nai Israel for

Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Immediately following Neila service at approximately 7:40 p.m.

Menu includes: Hot Dish, Salad, Tuna, Soup, Lox, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Veggies, Egg Salad, Desserts

$18 adults $9 children ages 3-12 children 2 and under no charge

RESERVATIONS

REQUIRED

Open to everyone. Your check is your reservation.

Please send to the office by October 6, 2015.

If you have questions please call the office 419-517-8400.

Please see page 4 for High Holidays Schedule.

C.B.I. celebrates Sunday, October 23, 2016 5:30 6:15

Dinner Service

A time of joy, a time to dance, A time to celebrate!

A multi-generational Yom Tov!

Hakafot during Simchat Torah services will include honoring our religious school students, aides, their parents and grandparents. We will dance together, celebrate together. We will honor every generation of our B’nai Israel family.

DINNER includes: Macaroni and cheese, veggie lasagna, salad, fruit & ice cream sundae bar!

COST: $5.00 per person, NO Charge for students and aides

RSVP Required by October 16 - (419) 517-8400 or ctraugott@cbitoledo.org 1

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

“Honored, Celebrated, and Inspired” In the spirit of Yom Kippur I must confess: as I write this article I am well aware it is several days overdue. Things have been so hectic here with feverish last minute prep for our 150 th celebration, not to say anything of the looming High Holidays. Hopefully our overworked office staff will forgive me for indulging them and holding up the whole process. They maintain a strict deadline schedule in order to expedite timely delivery to you, our dear congregants. There is so much dated matter you need to be informed about for the many upcoming holidays, services and related programming. So I apologize profusely if this bulletin arrives a few days late.

But to tell you the truth, I’m actually glad I’m late, because it has afforded me the opportunity, (an opportunity I dare not otherwise miss), to report about the historical and inspiring events of this past weekend, September 16 – 18, 2016, the inauguration of a year’s celebration of our 150th anniversary. This weekend will doubtless go down in the annuls of CBI’s storied history as one of the most memorable ever! Those of you who were lucky and blessed to be here know what I am talking about. Those who missed it can add that loss to any end of the Jewish year regret you might hold.

As I write this article on Monday morning September 19th right after the weekend, with the vibe and aftermath still in the air, there is feverish activity going on in our building. Maintenance is busy cleaning from top to bottom from the hundreds of happy people who streamed through our doors for each event. And as I peer out the window of my office door, I am incredulous - I can’t believe my eyes – I see the 3 incomparable and oh so diligent co-chairs of our 150th – Cathy, Fagie and Sharon already meeting in the Rabbi’s office they requisitioned years ago, busy analyzing, and, rather than resting on their laurels, planning the next events like Simchat Torah on Sunday night October 23 rd and the Cantors concert musical extravaganza on Saturday night December 3rd, as well as a whole year of events with their committees of over 100 volunteers.

Would our founders be proud! Could they have imagined?

Friday night began with perfect weather for the outside reception. We davened Mincha outside on the lawn followed by a spirited, lively service in an overflowing sanctuary. The new 20 member devoted and talented Ruach Chorus with several soloists debuted and filled the shul with appropriate spirit for welcoming the 150th Shabbat of CBI. Could this be an ongoing project? In his drash Rabbi Jason Miller, who will officiate our High Holiday services for the third year, related the Torah portion Ki Tetze to our 150th celebration. At the packed dinner, guest of honor Rabbi Daniel Stein of Walnut Creek, Ca, son of Sharon and Sanford, and born and bred at CBI, payed tribute to those at CBI who helped shape his Rabbinical career.

At shabbat services honorees included our past presidents, daily minyan, seniors, Klay Kodesh, Chevre Kadisha, USY, and the late Dr. Philip Horowitz who lovingly read Torah for decades. Descendants of the 150 CBI members listed at the cornerstone of our Bancroft building in 1913, presented extracts of the 100 th anniversary cantata written by Doris Goldberg z”l, wife of Rabbi Morton Goldberg z”l who served CBI for over 50 years. A highlight of the davening included “dueling Cantors” as the Torah was returned to the ark with David Friedes, who served as Hazzan at CBI from 1987-99.

In his sermon Rabbi Michael Ungar of Columbus, OH (who served CBI from 1997-2002) reminisced about his ‘good old days’ at CBI. Rabbi Alan Sokobin deftly rounded out the Torah service through his always scholarly elucidation of the haftorah. A magnificent Megillah of CBI’s history by our own extraordinary artist Gabi Mallin was presented, and is already displayed in our showcase.

At seudah shlisheet – the third shabbat meal, Rabbis Stein and Ungar discussed the Jewish concept of giving kavod – honor. Shabbat ended with Havdallah on our patio, the weather once again cooperating after a heavy downpour during the morning service. That downpour actually added a touch of humor, as rain penetrated the ceiling above the Rabbis’ heads, forcing them to relocate off the bimah.

At Saturday night’s Reunion party we were entertained by amongst many others the so talented Meira Zucker, Paul Causman, Tom Helberg, Debbie Katz Liebenthal, and Anne Bauer, with tasty treats by Jeff Sherman and decorations by Jeannette Bernstein, and kitchen staff who scurried around all weekend to keep us well-satiated. Lannie Katzman also deserves great kudos for devoting so much energy to photo and video documenting our history.

On Sunday we took a bus tour to Eagle Point and Beth Shalom Cemeteries to pay our respects to pioneers who founded and served CBI with particular distinction, from our earliest president Solomon Van Noorden to Rabbis Goldberg and Pearlmutter and Cantor Ulman. The tour concluded with a visit to the magnificent 1000 seat Bancroft Street Shul, our second of four buildings, where we were most graciously received by our hosts Bishop Daniel Day, his choir and Apostolic congregation who now occupy our former historic structure. Some of our group recalled wonderful childhood memories from growing up there. We drove past the Kenwood Shul before returning to our newest 10 year old building as a fitting conclusion to an exhilarating weekend of celebration. (continued on page 3) 2

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

Some Surprising Renditions of the Kol Nidre Prayer For many of us, one of the most poignant moments of the year is at the start of Yom Kippur as the Hazzan begins chanting the Kol Nidre prayer. There is something about the melody that reaches out to our souls from times past, and from distant lands.

I decided to see if there was a version I might try to play on my trombone, possibly based on the famous cello solo set done by Max Bruch in 1880. This led me down a curious path on the internet, where a search for Kol Nidre resulted in hundreds of audio and video recordings, including renditions by many cantors, as well as popular and classical singers. There are many cello, violin and other instrumental performances, plus lectures and sermons. Of course, there are clips from the movie, “The Jazz Singer”, with Al Jolson (1927) and Neil Diamond (1980), but did you know there was a 1952 version starring Toledo’s own Danny Thomas? Any number of singers have recorded it, including Johnny Mathis, Perry Como, and opera stars such as Jan Peerce. But it does not stop there. There is the English version of 1968 by a group called the Electric Prunes. Other instruments on which the melody is played include the lyre, accordion, saxophone, and just about anything else you can imagine, even a theramin. Plus, there is a 1939 Yiddish language movie entitled “Kol Nidre”.

As you might imagine, many of the vocal and instrumental renditions are beautiful. Of the really good ones, not all were equally moving. Though I greatly enjoyed many of the instrumental recordings, I had to admit that it is the human voice that has the advantage over even the most wonderful instrumental renditions. I think the reason for this is that when we hear the melody, we put it into the context of being in synagogue on that most important night.

For me, the most meaningful recordings are those of Hazzanim. These are the ones that can touch your soul. Somehow, the true beauty of the music is revealed by a singer who has a true understanding of the meaning of Yom Kippur.

Musical training alone will not suffice.

If you ask me which is my favorite, it will take place very soon, on Yom Kippur. Ann and I look forward to standing with you as the Torahs are taken from the ark, our own wonderful Hazzan begins, and the Kol Nidre touches our souls.

May you be inscribed in the book of life for a good year.

Howard Rosenberg Notes from the Cantor (continued from page 2) The High Holidays are known as Y’mei Zikaron – the time of remembrance. We came this past weekend ‘to honor, to celebrate and to inspire’ as is the slogan of the 150th celebration. On these High Holidays let us remember and honor our past and give thanks for the opportunities those who came before us have presented so that we could enjoy being here. We celebrate our present and look forward to being inspired for the future as our celebration continues!

Wishing all of you CBI’s family l’shana tova – a healthy, happy new year! Mazel tov CBI. L’chayim – To Life!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

NOTE: There is No SOAP in October. We will resume on Wednesday, November 2.

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High Holiday Schedule Please see page 6 for Junior Congregation and babysitting schedule.

ROSH HASHANAH EREV ROSH HASHANAH

SUKKAH BUILD

Sunday, October 2

Sunday, October 9 10:00 a.m.

ROSH HASHANAH (fir st day)

Bring your own tools to be part of this special tradition!

Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting

Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting

6:00 p.m.

6:55 p.m.

Monday, October 3

8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:53 p.m.

ROSH HASHANAH (second day) Morning Service Family Service Mincha Holiday Ends

SUKKOT

Tuesday, October 4

8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:51 p.m.

EREV SUKKOT

Sunday, October 16 Candlelighting 6:33 p.m.

Service 6:00 p.m.

Friday, October 7 Evening Service Candlelighting Morning Service Mincha Shabbat Ends

(Shabbat Shuvah)

SUKKOT ( first day)

6:00 p.m.

6:47 p.m.

Monday, October 17 Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha/Maariv 5:45 p.m.

Candlelighting 7:31 p.m.

Saturday, October 8

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:44 p.m

SUKKOT (second day)

Tuesday, October 18 Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha 5:45 p.m.

Holiday Ends 7:29 p.m.

YOM KIPPUR

Tuesday, October 11 Kol Nidre 6:30 p.m.

Candlelighting 6:40 p.m.

Wednesday, October 12 Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Yizkor 11:00 a.m.

Mincha 4:45 p.m.

Neila 6:00 p.m.

Fast Ends 7:38 p.m.

SHEMINI ATZERET Monday, October 24

Morning Service Yizkor Evening Service

9:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

Please see front cover for details on the Break the Fast meal at CBI.

SIMCHAT TORAH

TASHLICH

Sunday, October 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 25

On Rosh Hashanah it is tradition to go to a river or spring (preferably one that has fish in it) and recite special penitential prayers. Tossing bread crumbs in the water is symbolic of casting away our sins and starting a new year with a clean slate.

Bring your own bread and meet us at the lake behind the campus.

Please see front cover for details of the Evening service.

Morning Service Evening Service Holiday Ends

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9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

7:20 p.m.

Congregational News………………………………………….

October Special Birthdays

Welcome to New Members

Nancy Beren

Bonnie Ross

19

Gail Kwait

Artem Zaurov

27

Shirley Drube

3

Todah Rabah

October Special Anniversaries 15

Arlene and Jerry Russell

55 Years

18

Judy and Joel Scheinbach

35 Years

Condolences

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

to Judy Gersz on the birth of her Grandson, Theodore Gersz, son of Dave Gersz and Angela Yvonne in San Diego, California.

Abraham Oscar Beckerman, father of Miriam Beckerman and grandfather of Mayaan Beckerman

Leon and Ellie Williams on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Caleb Williams, son of Loren Williams and Ruth Masters of Oak Park, IL.

Our dear member, Arlynne Gold , mother of Brian and Janie Gold and Susan Mehall Nancy Adler, grandmother of Lila Goldman

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

Our dear member, Faylayn Liber, wife of Kevin, mother of Zach and Jen, Daniel and Adam, daughter of Adrienne Silverman

Does C.B.I. have your email address? Please let us know so we can send you our weekly email newsletter!

Monday, October 3 Tuesday, October 4 Tuesday October 11, close at noon Wednesday, October 12 Monday, October 17 Tuesday, October 18 Monday, October 23 Tuesday, October 24

Fagie Benstein, Cathy Sperling, and Sharon Stein and their many volunteers for their indefatigable efforts to make out 150th Celebration a grand reality.

Meira Zucker for writing an incredible show, Tradition, for our 150th Saturday Night Celebration, and all the wonderful participants who entertained us.

Mazel Tov

C.B.I. office will be CLOSED on the following days:

to

May their families be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

Toledo Jewish Cemeteries Beth Shalom – Oregon

October 2, Sunday October 3, Monday October 4, Tuesday October 11, Tuesday October 12, Wednesday October 16, Sunday October 17, Monday October 18, Tuesday October 23, Sunday October 23, Monday October 24, Tuesday

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Eagle Point – Rossford

Eve of Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Eve of Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Eve of Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot Eve of Shemini Atzeret Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Regular hours are: Sunday through Thursday 6:30 a.m – 5:30 p.m.

Closed at 4 p.m. Friday for Sabbath Eve Closed Saturday for Sabbath 5

Close at 4 p.m.

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Closed Close at 4 p.m.

Closed Closed Close at 4 p.m.

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

The school year is well under way. We are off to a great start with many exciting activities this month. Our fall holidays are upon us and we wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year! A joint program with all Jewish students in our community is quickly approaching on October 9. A special visit from a lone soldier is planned for all of our 6 th-10th graders is planned with our guests coming in from Cleveland. The program is at Congregation B’nai Israel following a special joint taschlich program beginning at 9:30. All students and families will meet at the lake behind CBI at 9:30 with a special tashlich service led by Cantor Lichterman and Rabbi Rubin.

We are looking forward to our first parent and child class on October 9 from 10:00-11:30 taught by Megan VanDyke. This class is for ages 3 and under and we would love to see you there! Each class has a Jewish holiday or value theme, that will include, stories, music, art activities, learning centers and more. Please email Kim at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org if you are planning to attend.

Our USYers are helping out with the JFS High Holiday Food drive. Please bring all donations to CBI by October 14. Our Religious school students will help take over to JFS the food and organize with students from Shomer Emunim on the morning of October 16.

We will not have class in the morning on October 23. Instead all students will be attending the special Simchat Torah celebration beginning at 5:30 in the evening. This is an extraordinary intergenerational event for all of us to participate in, it will include a complimentary dinner for the kids, service, torah unrolling and ice-cream bar.

October 30th is the Sisterhood Opening program, featuring all of the students who were able to participate on a trip of a lifetime to Israel this past June. They will be sharing their very special experience with all of us during the morning. I hope you are able to join us.

Kim Brody, Principal

BABYSITTING during HIGH HOLIDAY Services

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES JUNIOR CONGREGATION

Rosh Hashanah (First day only) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Yom Kippur 10:00a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

INFANT THROUGH 4 YEARS (Children must be pre-registered)

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. Sam Falk will be leading the services. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade. Parents are welcome to attend.

$5.00/PER CHILD/PER DAY Call the office to register 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org

David S. Stone Religious School October 2016 Sunday

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Wednesday

5

Sunday

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RS Tashlich ser vice 9:30-10:00 Lone soldier Program 10:00-11:30 Parent/ child class 10:00-11:30

Wednesday

12

NO RS Yom Kippur

Sunday

16

Wednesday

19

RS Er ev Sukkot Parent/ Child class 10:00-11:30, students take food to JFS RS

Sunday

23

NO RS in a.m., Students expected to attend Simchat Torah Celebration beginning at 5:30 pm

Wednesday

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RS

Sunday

30

RS Sisterhood Opening Program with presentation by Israel Confirmation Trip Participants

HIRE A MENSCH!

Help support BITUSY and Kadima

NO Religious School (RS) Erev Rosh Hashanah RS

Do you need help with yard work, garage cleaning, household tasks, computer questions or small projects around the house?

Hire a Mensch to help you out!

Contact: Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org

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BITUSY/ Kadima………………………………………………..

USY/Kadima Calendar October 2016

Wednesday

12 Yom Kippur– USY Havdalah Candle Ceremony

Sunday

16 Apple Picking 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Sunday

23 Simchat Torah Celebration (USY encouraged to attend)

Wednesday

26 Lounge Night– Game Night 6:15-7:45 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!

Game Night

Fall KINNUS

Wednesday, October 26 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Convention

November 11-13, 2016 in Pittsburgh

ALL USY and KADIMA kids are invited!

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE FALL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE JEWISH COMMUNITY, COME JOIN IN AND HELP TO MAKE IT A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

B’nai Israel USY (BITUSY) will be collecting non-perishable items for the Jewish Family Service Food Bank.

Stop by the Synagogue and pick up a paper grocery bag (or use your own).

Bring your filled bag to B’nai Israel during the High Holidays.

VOLUNTEERS WILL TRANSPORT BAGS TO JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ON OCTOBER 16.

Please keep in mind that all canned goods must be sealed, non-dented, and cannot be past the expiration date. Please double check each item as this saves JFS volunteers a lot of time in checking the expiration dates. By law, expired food cannot be distributed.

USY/Kadima helping with 150th Anniversary Celebration

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Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

Sisterhood and Sisterhood 2.0 2016-2017 Membership, Opening Meeting and Artwork Dedication

Sunday, October 30th at 10:00am

See back page for details!

The Congregations B’nai Israel and Etz Chayim

Rummage Sale is getting closer!

Drop off at Etz Chayim: Sunday, October 30 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 31 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please note: Two drop off days only, NO exceptions. Thank you.

Sale at Etz Chayim: Sunday, November 6

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 7

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

SISTERHOOD 2.0 MAJ NIGHTS

SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB

Thursday, October 13 Sunday, October 30

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 7:00 p.m.

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at C.B.I .

All are Welcome!

At Panera on Central Ave.

STAY CLOSE,

by Harlan Coben

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Save the dates, Save your vintage treasures, Save your time for us!

Please contact Judy Scheinbach (419) 345-0285 or Fagie Benstein (419) 843-7223 with questions or to volunteer.

Todah Rabah to all of the wonderful volunteers and Congregation B’nai Israel staff who worked so hard to create such an outstanding 150th Anniversary Weekend!

Cathy, Fagie, and Sharon

AND THE JOY AND CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES !

CBI is the only place to be!

Saturday, December 3, 2016

CURTAINS UP: MUSIC, MUSIC, EVERYWHERE! 6:30 p.m. Havdallah Followed by delicious dinner; grazing stations by Jeff Sherman Pre-concert music with our own Quinn Murphy and the Toledo International Youth Orchestra

Main Event Includes Broadway Show Tunes, Opera, Musical Comedy and Sounds of Tradition too!

RUACH CHORUS is back by popular demand!

The party continues after the show...

$25/ person Look for your invitation in the mail after the High Holidays 9

150th Anniversary Weekend………………………………….

Kol Nidre Appeal Donors Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Michelle and David Bader Shirley Bader Miriam Beckerman Fagie and Eli Benstein Jonathan and Jeannette Bernstein Paul Causman Allen and Rita Cohen Nancy and Nathan Danziger Tamara Davydova Charlene Edelman Jon and Nicki Frankel Shirley Gerber Larry Gold

(as of September 21, 2016. We will list more names in the November bulletin.)

Harriet Goldberg Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Richard and Laurie Green Alix and Dick Greenblatt Sheldon Harris Michelle and Cary Kart Jan Katz Nancy Katz Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Shirley and Zale Kohler Matt and Jill Kripke Chad and Alison Kripke Gail and Lee Kwait Jerry Lacker

Eric Lauber Gertie Levitin Rene' Levy Kathryn Linver Diana and Jack Lipszyc Barbara and Bud McGrew Rhoda Miller and Family Howard and Linda Moskowitz David and Debbie Perlmutter Michael and Leslie Podolsky Portnoy Family Arnold and Marlene Remer Nina Ridgley Howard and Ann Rosenberg Paul and Rona Rothschild

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Arlene Rubinoff Marlene and Merv Russell Jerry and Arlene Russell Richard Schroeder Helene Sherman Buz and Doris Steinberg Sandy and Chuck Traugott Tom and Patti Tuschman Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol Ira Weisman Leon and Ellie Williams Jim Wilson Felice Wolff Irina and Greg Zaurov David and Meira Zucker Kelly and Sam Zyndorf

October Yahrzeits……………………………………………

STAFF

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

Ivor Lichterman ..........................................Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum ................... Minyan Leader Kim Brody ................... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org Chuck Traugott .......... Synagogue Administrator ctraugott@cbitoledo.org Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Leslie Podolsky ... Communications Coordinator lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org Megan Miller ................................. Youth Director meganmiller@bex.net Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep cmurphy311@yahoo.com Dahlia Zack ..................................... USY President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Vice President of Youth Activities………….Michael Portnoy Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ellen Federman, David Friedes, Marc Glasser, Stuart Goldberg, Chad Kripke, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Gabrielle Mallin, Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Jerry Russell, Mindy Slutsky, Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum www.cbitoledo.org

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Contributions …………………………………………………..

Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah $13.00 ** denotes Chai $18.00 *** denotes Silver $25.00 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before September 16, 2016 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of

Ruth Gold, Special Birthday Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff, Special Anniversary Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Marty and Harriet Davis, Special Anniversary Lee Kwait, Special Birthday Fagie and Eli Benstein** Leighton Woolf, Speedy Recovery Shirley Bader Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Bat Mitzvah of Granddaughter Maya Michelle and Cary Kart

In Appreciation of

Sharon Stein Cathy Sperling Fagie and Eli Benstein** Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling and Fagie Benstein Diana and Jack Lipszyc***

In Memory of

David Katz Richard Lazar Judy Gersz Faylayn Liber The Segall Family

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

In Honor of

Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Bat Mitzvah of Granddaughter Maya Selma Master and Jerry Lacker** Jerry and Arlene Russell Ivor Lichterman, Happy Birthday Arnie and Marlene Remer

In Appreciation of Hazzan Lichterman Joel and Linda Beren

David Katz

In Memory of

Ron and Bobbi Erd*** Faylayn Liber Arlene and Jerry Russell*

Yahrzeit

Judith Katz Jack and Angela Katz*** Raymond Russell Albert Russell Marlene and Merv Russell* Arlene and Jerry Russell HARRY GOMETZ FUND

Yahrzeit

Esther Katzman Lannie and Roanne Katzman*** Theodore Gersz Judy Gersz and Family Jack Stein Sanford and Sharon Stein** Jay Orloff Deborah Orloff** Herbert Bader Shirley Bader and Family CAMP RAMAH FUND

Yahrzeit

Ruth Lewis Berkowitz Kathryn Linver**

Yahrzeit

Hermann Goldhammer Martin and Harriet Davis** Harry Gometz Martin and Harriet Davis

Harry Gometz David A. Fettman Greg, Hope, Jeremy, Adam and Andy Davis HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND

David Katz

In Memory of David and Deborah Perlmutter 12

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

Ruth Gold, Special Birthday Arlene and Jerry Russell Erwin Katz, Speedy Recovery Ellen and Alan Chabler

In Appreciation of

Jerry Russell Hope and Greg Davis and Family

In Memory of

Bessie Lang Gayle and Bob Retske Abraham Oscar Beckerman Stuart and Jo-Jo Goldberg Rhoda Miller Sandy and Chuck Traugott Anne and Jeff Bauer Leah Connor Alix and Dick Greenblatt Arlene and Jerry Russell Carol and Bill Richman Phyllis Diamond Arnie and Marlene Remer Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Eli and Fagie Benstein** Arlene and Jerry Russell Michelle and Cary Kart**** Linda and Joel Beren**** Sue Ann Hochberg, and Zev, and Hanna** Inge Horowitz** Gayle and Bob Retske**

Yahrzeit

Danielle Nicole Schprechman, beloved Daughter and Sister Elana, Elliot, Jared and Emily Schprechman** Michael Rabb David and Lori Friedes** Martha Gerber Shirley Gerber

Contributions …………………………………………………..

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Joel and Linda Beren, Marriage of Daughter Matt and Jill Kripke** Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Bat Mitzvah of Granddaughter Maya Bonnie Ross*** Lee Kwait, Special Birthday Michelle and Cary Kart

In Appreciation of

Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling and Fagie Benstein Eleanor Golding*

In Memory of

Marjorie Romanoff Sharon and Bobby Kripke** David Katz Sharon and Bobby Kripke** Jeff, Alison, Joshua Sarah and Jamie Sherman** Arlynne Gold Rhoda Miller**

Yahrzeit

Aaron Levison Ira and Kathy Levison*** Sally Wexler Rhoda Miller and Family** Hannah Shopneck The Moreau Family** Dr. Morris Weinblatt Chuck and Fran Weinblatt

MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

In Honor of

Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Donna and Mel Rukin****

Yahrzeit

Bernice Zywotow

Mabel Smith Sondra Gallis and Family

Erwin Katz Sadye Rabb Lori and David Friedes** MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Appreciation of

Fagie Benstein Hope and Greg Davis and Family

Yahrzeit

Howard Yaffe Mrs. Howard L. Yaffe* Charlotte Kalniz Peggy and Marvin Damrauer** Benjamin Freedman Lori and David Friedes** Maurice Mann Samuel D. Mann and Janice G. Schott

Faylayn Liber Highland Meadows

Faylayn Liber Jim and Arlene Rose

Yahrzeit

ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND

In Memory of

David Scheer Jan and Bob Weaver

Yahrzeit

Ida Benstein Eli and Fagie Benstein*** Abe M. Steinberg Dorothy Steinberg Lyn Kremer and Jeff Kremer Family**

Dave Blumberg Al and Michelle Blumberg** Maurice Levey Elaine Levey Louis Nesenman Paula and Marc Meyer Anna Ozrovitz Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff** Samuel Levin Michael Levin* Kalman Gold Arlynne Gold z”l

TRIBUTE FUND WASSERSTROM CHAPEL FUND

Yahrzeit

In Memory of

Marjorie Romanoff Joe and Marcia Goldberg** Gloria Schall Suzie and Steve Doblin**** Adele Federman Rona and John Simon** Magalene Stonecipher David and Lori Friedes** Arlynne Gold Jim and Arlene Rose*** David Katz Charles and Sandy Eiseman Patti and Tom Tuschman

In Memory of

David Weingart Ruth and Jerry Gold

David Katz Jan and Bob Weaver** Louis and Fay Damrauer*** Dick and Laurie Green*** Judy and Joel Scheinbach Margie Rusgo* Marcia Dolin

Jay Abramson and Nancy Frank Joe and Marcia Goldberg** 13

Ritajane Wasserstrom Adele Wasserstrom

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

David Katz

In Memory of

Sarah Taub** David and Dena Zack and Family** Abraham Oscar Beckerman Judy and Joel Sceinbach

Bonnie and Robert Kaufman, Sheree and David Hoffman each purchased one prayer book in memory of David Katz.

JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TORAH FUND

SIMCHA TREE The following leaves have recently been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree:

In Memory of

In Honor of Bat Mitzvah of Eleanora Richards September 10, 2016

Leaves – $100.00 Donation Stones - $1,000.00 Donation

In Honor of 75th Birthdays Lee Kwait 09/09/2016 Gail Kwait 10/19/2016 With love, Evey Auslander Randy and Eta Auslander Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Marla and Scott Oxenhandler

Faylayn Liber Gerald Feldstein and Corrine Adler

JEWISH COMMUNITY GARDEN "The growing season is coming to an end. We are happy to report that we were able to provide a bounty of veggies to the JFS Food Pantry."

Intra faith Blood Drive Sunday. Nov 13, 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at Congregation Bnai Israel If you donated blood before Oct 20th you are eligible to donate on Nov 13th.

It is both a mitzvah & Tikkun Olam to save an individual's life via the gift of life.

Please donate a pint of blood. The need is great!

To donate & to volunteer for the day of the drive, contact Devorah Shulamit at 419-356-5280. Volunteers are needed to make phone call to our donors.

2016-2017 Torah Fund Campaign P’RI YADEHAH, which means “the fruit of her hands,” is a phrase from Eishet Chayil in the Book of Proverbs (31:31).

To commemorate the 100th year of Women’s League for Conservative Judiasm and the 75th year of the Torah fund Campaign, we celebr ate women’s achievements through creativity– the fruit of her hands– in the family, workplace, home, synagogue, and community. Women dedicate their lives as volunteers, as leaders in the Jewish and secular worlds, as scholars, scientists, artists, business leaders, and more. The wheat branch featured in the 2017 pin/pendant signifies the sustenance we wish our family and friends, and the olive branch represents our prayers for peace.

Women Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education You are Torah Fund—at any level: GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Guardians ............................................ $300 Benefactor ........................................... $180 Chai Units ................ ...$72, $54, $36, $18 Koach…………..…………………........$28

Torah Fund is a campaign to ensure our legacy to future generations of Conservative Jews by providing: Rabbis, Cantors, Lay Leaders, Social Workers, Educators and Administrators (for Day Schools and Synagogue Schools) Scholars, Researchers and Synagogue Administrators.

If you have been a contributor in the past, we hope you will continue to support the campaign. If you have not given in the past, please consider a donation to this worthy cause.

Please contact Phyllis Diamond for further information at 419-531-5005.

Please make checks out to CBI Sisterhood and mail to Phyllis Diamond 3008 Strauss Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43606.

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Sisterhood 2.0 Book Club 7:00pm Panera

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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560

SHOP LOCAL! There are many NEW items at the Gift shop!

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID

Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42

Address Service Requested

Come see us!

New mezuzah from Israel Daily Services Schedule Mon.-Thurs:

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

Friday:

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

Opening Meeting

Sisterhood

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Art

Sisterhood 2.0

Dedication

Sunday, October 30, 2016 10:00am in the Barry Social Hall — Continental breakfast will be served.

NO CHARGE for paid-up Sisterhood members Men are welcome to join us at $5.00/ person Please join us as we dedicate a magnificent piece of artwork to commemorate Congregation B’nai Israel’s 150th Anniversary. Meet the artists, Adam Goldberg and Helen Grubb as they reveal their creation.

Our program will also feature the confirmation students of CBI who traveled this summer to Israel with Hazzan Lichterman. They will be speaking to us about their memorable experiences.

Please RSVP to the office by Friday October 21.

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