October 2017 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

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

Wednesday, October 4 5:45 p.m. Service 6:00 p.m. Dinner Have you ever gone to synagogue services and been told to sit down and be quiet?

Wear a funky hat!

DINNER includes: Pasta, salad, bread & dessert There is NO Charge, but please RSVP to the office at (419) 517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

by October 2

Well, not tonight!

Come sing along and dance!

Be sure and stay for a delicious ice cream sundae bar or lift a glass and toast the New Year with a rousing L’chiam!

ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR!

Congregations B’nai Israel and Etz Chayim

Continental Brunch Sunday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m.

The speaker will be Jill Clever of the Department of Local History and Genealogy of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. She will speak on researching your family tree.

The brunch is free for Sisterhood members and $8.00 for non-members.

Please RSVP by October 8 to Sandy Traugott at

sandyt624@gmail.com

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Drop off at Etz Chayim 9:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday October 29 Monday October 30 Sale Dates at Etz Chayim 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 5 Call Ann Rosenberg at (419) 882-1410 or Judy Scheinbach at (419) 345-0285 with questions or to volunteer.

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

In order for the bulletin to get to press on time and arrive at your homes by the beginning of October, all submissions were due before Rosh Hashanah. But, in all honesty - how could I possibly project these few crucial weeks ahead, when all the commotion of the High Holidays will begin to subside, if Rosh Hashanah hasn’t even arrived?!

And yet, I am perturbed that after the High Holidays there is a huge ‘letdown’, crowds dissipate from synagogues and people return to their comfortable routines. Rabbinical words of wisdom fade, cantorial chants of upliftment cease to ring in our ears and little, if anything, changes.

To counter the above, that I might help sustain the spirit of the High Holidays just a little bit longer, I reference an article in the Toledo Blade of September 11, 2017 that caught my attention; ‘Shoot at hurricane? Joke taken seriously. Over 50,000 sign up on Facebook.’

As a JOKE, a Florida man invited people to a Facebook event to shoot at Hurricane Irma. He never expected anyone to take him seriously, but over 50,000 signed up immediately! He stated, “It seems the joke may have gone over many peoples’ heads...they think this is actually happening. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.”

He concludes, “there is a lesson to be taken from this viral experience: I’ve learned that about 50% of the world could not understand sarcasm to save their lives.”

Really? I could not believe this! I agree with his conclusion but we can derive more significant lessons from this absurdity, and apply them in our own lives. This story indicates that many people have way too much free time. Facebook is an amazing cr eation for which the wor ld owes Mar k Zucker ber g a huge debt, but only when used appropriately. It can become addictive and, as in this case, absurd!

The same can probably be said for many modern day inventions, such as the ubiquitous cell phone. It can be useful as a camera. It offers instantaneous access to information (our morning minyan Panera gang); and it can even be a life saver. Or it can be obsessive, a waste of valuable time. Several recent studies (Chicago Tribune of March 25, 2017) indicated that smartphones are hurting social relationships. I wonder what future studies will indicate about teenagers’ ability to interact face to face?

I thought that people are much more hassled and harried than ever before, as many complain that they have too much to do and too little time. Yet this incident could prove the opposite. And had the author not explained that it was a joke, I wonder how many more would have taken the time to sign up. How many of the respondents actually did something real to actually help people affected by the r ecent natur al disaster s? Or was their only response a Facebook signup to “shoot at Irma” ??

I am reminded of King Solomon’s opening statement in Kohelet/Ecclesiastes, which we shall read on Shabbat Sukkot : -it is all vanity of vanities, futility of futilities!

Recently on the Shabbat when we read the Torah portion Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26 – 29), I spoke about choices spelled out several times for us in the Torah - to make our lives a blessing or a curse. Moses was about to die, having led our People through the desert for 40 years. Now they were at a crossroads, about to enter the Promised Land to establish a holy kingdom. Moses would no longer be there to guide them day by day, but he hoped, given the Torah, they would make the right choices. In Judaism we have freedom of choice.

Similarly, after the High Holidays we are at our own crossroads. We have heard messages of the potential for change. What changes will we implement? Will technology and social media dominate our lives as a vain pursuit, or will they be used as the benefit to society their creators intended? Will we use time wisely? One of my favorite quotes is, as Judaism brilliantly states,

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The choice is, literally, in our hands.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

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

Sitting in Our Sukkah.

It’s getting to be that time of year again. The morning air is crisp, the leaves are starting to show the first signs of change, the wooly bear caterpillars are crawling about. The big trees right outside our synagogue are sometimes full of noisy blackbirds, gathering into flocks before they start their migration south.

Another sign of the changing season at CBI is our sukkah.

Very soon [probably before you read this column], we will put up the sukkah, then start using it during Sukkot. I really like our sukkah. It is unlike the prefabricated affairs used by many congregations. Those are light weight and easily erected. They are not all that expensive, and easy to set up and take down. I’m sure they would have worked well for the years of wandering in the wilderness. Some day, maybe we will get one, but not yet. Our sukkah is heavy and cumbersome, with thick pieces of wood, and nuts and bolts. It takes a team of dedicated and caffeinated volunteers to set it up properly. You can get a splinter, or a bump on the head if you are not careful, and go home with tired muscles and a sore back. Yet, that is one of the things I love about it. It is a team effort taking a brotherhood of volunteers to put it up. Though it is traditionally a “guy” thing, women are invited to help with the work. One of the nicest back-yard sukkahs I have eaten in was designed and built by our friend Cathy who, among other talents, is an accomplished carpenter.

When you go into our sukkah, it may not seem to be the fanciest. It is a bit uneven and has a homemade feel about it. That is another thing I like about it. I think that it feels more welcoming than any prefabricated one you can buy at Amazon.com. It isn’t sterile; it feels like it has soul. Those involved in the arts or in design would say it is “organic”. Add the hand-made decorations from our children and it is perfect. Sitting in the sukkah having a bite to eat after morning minyan is a treat, even on a cold day.

However, our sukkah does not have the honor of being the least fancy ever. That title probably belongs to our back-yard sukkah hastily made by laying branches across the climbing gym I had made in our backyard in 1980. That structure was already a bit tilted and getting more so with every use. Plus, I’m not sure that the sticks we laid on the sides of it counted as walls, so it probably was not really a proper sukkah. Still, it was our sukkah, if only for a day. With some sandwiches and fruit, we had our lunch in the sukkah.

Sukkot marks the transition from the solemnity of the High Holidays to our “season of rejoicing”. I hope you enjoy Sukkot, and will take advantage of all that our congregation has to offer, including the chance to share this joyous holiday in our B’nai Israel sukkah.

Howard Rosenberg Todah Rabah to all of our CBI Sukkah builders Please come and visit our Sukkah!

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Sukkot/ Simchat Torah Schedule SHEMINI ATZERET

EREV SUKKOT Wednesday, October 4 Service 5:45 p.m.

Dinner in the Sukkah 6:00 p.m.

Candlelighting 6:52 p.m.

Wednesday, October 11

Evening Service

Thursday, October 12 Morning Service Yizkor

SUKKOT ( first day) Thursday, October 5 Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha/Maariv 5:45 p.m.

Candlelighting 7:50 p.m.

SUKKOT (second day)

Sukkot Thursday, October 5 Friday, October 6 Simchat Torah Thursday, October 12 Friday, October 13

9:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

SIMCHAT TORAH Thursday, October 12

Friday, October 6 Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 p.m.

Candlelighting 6:49 p.m.

Shabbat, October 7 Shabbat Chol Hamoed 9:30 a.m.

Mincha 1:00 p.m.

(All services followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah)

CBI office will be CLOSED on the following days:

5:45 p.m.

Simchat Torah Celebration 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13

Morning Service Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Candlelighting

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:35 p.m.

Saturday, October 14

Shabbat Bereishit Mincha Shabbat Ends

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:33 p.m.

Toledo Jewish Cemeteries HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Beth Shalom – Oregon

Wednesday, Oct. 4 Thurs., Fri., Oct. 5, 6 Wednesday, Oct. 11 Thursday, Oct. 12 Friday, Oct. 13

Eagle Point – Rossford

Close 4 p. m.

Closed Close 4 p.m.

Closed Closed

Eve Sukkot 1st & 2nd days Sukkot Eve last 2 days Sukkot Shemini Atzeret, Yizkor 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

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE FALL HOLIDAY PAPER PRODUCTS DRIVE JOIN IN AND HELP TO MAKE IT A HUGE SUCESS!!!

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

BITUSY and KADIMA will transport bags to JFS Facial tissues Toilet paper Paper towels Napkins

Diapers Wipes Shampoo Deodorant

Dish soap Laundry soap Liquid Hand Soap

Toothbrushes Toothpaste Disposable razors We do not need bar soap Sanitary maxi pads

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Congregational News………………………………………….

Special yasher koach/thank you to

October Special Birthdays 7

Neal Intrater

9

Cynthia Palmer

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Janet Katz

18

Mary Lou Dorf

23

Eric Lauber

24

Kathy Sack

25

Denise Greenblatt

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Ilene Damrauer

Greg Davis, Howard Rosenbaum , David Zack, soloists: David Friedes, Lila Goldman, Rachel Intrater, Baylee Mallin, Quinn Murphy, Cheryl Rothschild and the many volunteers who have added so much to our services.

Todah Rabah Jerry Russell for his idea and planning the wonderful service honoring our CBI matriarchs Family and Friends of our CBI matriarchs for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon after the service Alix and Dick Greenblatt and Doris Steinberg for their help updating and installing the memorial plaques

A Special Mazel Tov to Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lacker Lichterman on the birth of their grandson,

Mazel Tov

Eitan Eliyahu Lichterman

on August 30, 2017 Son of Hayley & Ari Lichterman Big brother Akiva loves his new brother Hazzan Lichterman performed the Bris in New Jersey

Sue Richards on the birth of her grandson, Adam Benjamin Richards, son of Mark and Cathy Richards

Condolences

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of our member Dr. Aron Wajskol Beloved husband of Anastazja and father of Eliot Wajskol our member Helen Hess Seymour Ungar Beloved father of Rabbi Michael (Michele) Ungar May you be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

Bat Mitzvah……………………………………………………….

Baylee Simone Mallin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 4th, 2017 at Congregation B'nai Israel. Baylee is the daughter of Michael and Gabrielle Mallin, and granddaughter of Morton & Roberta Mallin of West Chester, Ohio, and Sandra Herman of Naples, Florida. She is a loving sister to Samantha and Danielle.

Baylee is a 7th grader at Timberstone Junior High School where she is an A student in GATE, and a member of the school band playing Alto Sax. In her free time, Baylee enjoys singing, acting in theatrical productions, creating comedy sketch videos for YouTube, and spending time with her friends. Baylee is stoked to reunite with her out-of-town family and friends who will come from near and far to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.

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Welcome New Members……………………..………...……….

Stephanie Ashbeck Ben and Nicole Coleman Daria Gan Brian Halpern Lillian Hetson Elana Lauber Mitch and Carol Mosbacher Joe and Joyce Moran Michael Ross Andrew Schuman Mike and Rita White Daryl and Jolene Yourist

New Member Spotlight:

Joe and Joyce Moran Joyce Reichlin-Moran is a Toledo native who attended B'nai Israel on Kenwood Blvd as a child. She has always felt connected to the congregation by seeing its members in the community and through her employment at Pelham Manor. Joe Moran is a Toledo area native who attended Scott High School. He is retired probation supervisor and works part-time as a substance abuse counselor in the Lucas County jail. Their children Jenna and Jacob also attended Sunday school classes at B'nai Israel.

They are happy to be members of this congregation.

Follow us on Instagram at Congregation B’nai Israel

Use #b’naiisraeltoledo

Adult Education……………………..………...………………….

B’nai Israel Film Festival

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning:

Adult Education Series Join us for our stimulating snack and learn programs continuing each month through June.

NO charge. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, October 29, 2017 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00)

REMEMBER

Sunday, October 22, 2017

NO charge. Everyone welcome.

10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

"They Waded Across the Red Sea" Presenter: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

S.O.A.P. (Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program)

Wednesday October 18 & 25, 2017

Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events in the CBI Library

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

ALL ARE WELCOME A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED 6

With help from a fellow Holocaust survivor (Martin Landau), a widower (Christopher Plummer) who struggles with memory loss embarks on a crosscountry odyssey to find the former Nazi responsible for the deaths of their family members.

Kristallnacht Community Observance for 2017

World Premier Concert Congregation B’nai Israel Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:30 p.m.

NO charge Open to the Public

Selections written and performed in the ghettos and concentration camps

NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the Ashes

featuring

Carol Dusdieker, sopr ano Aleks Romano, mezzo sopr ano Lauraine Carpenter, nar r ator Sara Jobin, piano

Kristallnacht Community Observance for 2017 at B’nai Israel

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Erev the 79th anniversary of Kristallnacht, we will gather together at B’nai Israel at 7:30PM to commemorate the Night of Broken Glass with the World Premier Concert - NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the Ashes.

On November 9, 1938, Hitler used the killing of a German diplomat in Paris as a pretense to engage his Nazi thugs in a “spontaneous” planned assault on the Jewish Community of Germany and recently annexed Austria. It was designed to see how the world would react to the beginning of the anti-Jewish campaign that we now know as the Holocaust. The world merely shrugged it off as a manifestation of the usual anti-Semitism rampant in European history – not that unusual. 91 Jews were killed that night. Thousands of synagogues and Jewish businesses were destroyed and approximately 20,000-30,000 Jewish men were rounded up and sent to concentration camps that day and the next merely for being Jewish. The streets were covered with broken glass (kristal in German) from the shattered windows of Jewish-owned buildings, businesses, and synagogues that were vandalized and looted during the attacks.

NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the Ashes is a one-hour educational concert founded on the premise that all of humanity is one family, sharing in common the ideal of human decency and mutual respect for all peoples. The program is designed to uplift the human spirit through music and also to educate all segments of society to recognize and combat fascism and prejudice. The concert uses the music written and performed in the ghettos and concentration camps in combination with some history about how the Holocaust developed and evolved, focusing on German tactics of incremental oppression of Jews and other target groups, as well as the means by which the Nazis convinced the citizens of Germany and occupied Europe to tolerate and even to participate in such heinous crimes against humanity. The music helps to educate the heart rather than just the mind. NEVER AGAIN should anyone, anywhere, be treated that way - this applies to Jews and to all other people on the planet.

Collaborators on this project include musicians, teachers, lawyers, and others donating their time, with the understanding that music is a universal language which can illuminate the human heart and soul.

Conductor and musician Sara Jobin was inspired to create this musical experience after she conducted the Bach B minor Mass in Dachau, just outside the concentration camp memorial site with 60 performers from 8 different countries. The concert was in memory of Noorunisa Inayat Khan, who gave her life in WWII when she was killed there as a British spy. It was a viscerally powerful experience for her offering the music as a healing to the souls who had perished there. During and after that performance she realized that the music of Jewish composers written when they were imprisoned in the ghettoes and concentration camps needed to be performed once again. They wrote their music hoping to be remembered and sounding it serves somewhat to give them the immortality they deserve.

This World Premier Concert - NEVER AGAIN: Music Out of the Ashes, at B’nai Israel is free of charge and open to the public.

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Sisterhood……………………………... ………...……..………..

JOIN US FOR A TORAH STUDY GROUP

Interactive Torah study and conversation on “ Our matriarchs, and how they could be our girlfriends today! “

Thursdays, October 19 and 26, November 2 and 9 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the CBI Library No previous Torah study is needed!

How many wives did Adam have?

Who was his first wife and why did he dump her, or did he?

What are the different views offered by commentaries?

Boring it is not!!!!

These interactive discussions will explore what Torah means to woman through the voices of our Matriarchs. How does their dialogue speak to us as Jewish daughters, mothers, grandmothers, past and present? Please join us as together we introduce a cast of characters who could easily become our girlfriends today.

Facilitator Fagie Benstein

DEDICATED TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF MIRIAM (MICKEY) LEVY SOKOBIN Z’L. Mickey was a lover, student and teacher of Torah. For years she taught and inspired many including years at the Toledo Board of Jewish Education Community School. At the community Hebrew School she taught directly from the Hebrew text. Her former students fondly remember Morah Sokobin’s ability to make our ancients come alive and be relative in todays world.

Sisterhood Book Club Tuesday, October 24

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m CBI Library OPTION B: FACING ADVERSITY, BUILDING RESILIENCE, AND FINDING JOY,

by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant A powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks.

SISTERHOOD 2.0 Maj Nights

Sunday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the CBI library No experience needed.

All are welcome!

October 8

SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB and GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

October 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Te’kela Mexican Restaurant 5147 S. Main Street in Sylvania

ALL FALL DOWN by Jennifer Weiner

November 12 December 10

Please RSVP to Hope Davis at 419-343-6534.

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Kol Nidre Appeal Donors as of September 18, 2017 Anonymous Dr. Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Kenneth and Dolores Alexander David and Michelle Bader Jeffrey and Anne Bauer Miriam Beckerman Eli and Fagie Benstein Gary and Nancy Beren Linda and Joel Beren Eva and Neriel Bernblum Jonathan and Jeannette Bernstein Richard and Phyllis Bernstein Alan and Michele Blumberg Helen Boxenbaum Ken and Chris Brochin Paul Causman Ellen Chabler Allen and Rita Cohen Nancy and Nate Danziger Phyllis Diamond Arthur and Marcia Friedman Bill and Luann Garber Shirley Gerber Jerold and Ruth Gold Larry Gold Lawrence and Cheryl Goldberg Nancy and Steve Goldberg Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Richard and Laurie Green Sheldon Harris Tom and Shelley Helberg Erwin Katz Ian and Christina Katz Jan Katz

Nancy Katz Lannie and Roanne Katzman Susan and Steve Kaufman Zale and Shirley Kohler Charlotte Kominars Chad and Allison Kripke Larry and Joanie Kripke Matthew and Jill Kripke Jerry Lacker Carole Lash Michael and Rena Leizerman Gertie Levitin Rene' Levy Kevin Liber Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lacker-Lichterman Kathryn Linver Jack and Diana Lipszyc Andrew Mahler Fred and Ruth Mahler Norman Malkin Rhoda Miller Joe and Joyce Moran Steve and Sue Moskowitz Jeff Muler and Andreia-Mahler Beilis Harry and Leeta Nistel Stan and Sheila Odesky Lil and Dave Perlman Michael and Leslie Podolsky Portnoy Family Marilyn Reinstein Marlene and Arnie Remer Bill and Carol Richman Nina Ridgley Buz and Hedva Romanoff

SAVE THE DATE

CBI

Silent Auction

Howard and Ann Rosenberg Bonnie Ross Paul and Rona Rothschild Arlene Rubinoff Rich and Rene Rusgo Arlene and Jerry Russell Mervyn and Marlene Russell Andrew Sattler Richard Schroeder Dave and Bobbye Shall Phyllis Shoched Steven and Michelle Smith Debbie and Bert Spangenthal Buz and Doris Steinberg Daniel Steinberg Linda Steinberg Sandy and Chuck Traugott Tom and Patti Tuschman Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol Judy and David Weinberg Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Larry Weiss Mark Wexler and Barbara Frankel Wexler Michael and Rita White Leon and Ellen Williams Sue Wilson Felice Wolff Saundra Yaffe David and Dena Zack Sherrie and Caren Zaft Irina and Greg Zaurov Richard and Nancy Zerner David and Meira Zucker Mark and Gretchen Zyndorf

Saturday, December 2 Join us immediately following Havdalah The entire community is invited

Refreshments Start looking for your teams of up to eight people!

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Beer and Wine

Message from the Principal…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School The school year is well under way and all of the students at David S. Stone Religious School are involved in many exciting learning opportunities. The Fall holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to celebrating Sukkot and Simchat Torah with the congregation.

Our oldest grades saw the documentary “Bearing Witness” last month. Hindea Markowicz introduced the documentary which was filmed at Congregation B’nai Israel 7 years ago featuring our students interviewing local Holocaust survivors. The film was very impactful to our current students and so important to realizing the stories of our local survivors.

We are continuing to strengthen our relationships with our friends in the Western Galilee through partnership activities throughout the year. Our students will be working collaboratively with our friends in Israel to learn about each other and build relationships for years to come.

Kim Brody

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar

OCTOBER 2017 This service is designed for parents with children ages 0-5 years old

Saturday, October 28 11:15 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Kiddush lunch will follow Let us know if you plan to attend RSVP to kbrody@cbitoledo.org

HIRE A MENSCH!

Help support BITUSY and Kadima Contact Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org to hire a Mensch for household tasks.

Sunday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Thursday

1 4 8 11 12

Sunday

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Wednesday Sunday

18 22

Wednesday Sunday

25 29

NO RS NO RS Sukkot Dinner RS 9:30-12:00 NO RS Simchat Tor ah Please attend Simchat Torah celebration at 7:00 p.m.

RS 9:30-12:00 7th grade field trip to cemetery RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus RS 4:30-6:00 RS 9:30-12:00

CBI NEEDS YOUR HELP FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS! Our BITUSY and Kadima chapters are having a fundraiser to help out the families of Southwest United Synagogue Youth (SWUSY) who were flooded out of their homes, neighborhoods and synagogues in Texas.

SWUSY is a region of the International Conservative Youth movement and covers a large area of the country that includes Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Our former CRUSY regional director, Jacki Honig, is now regional director in Texas, and we are working directly with her.

We are asking for donations of gift cards to Target, Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot or grocery stores (in the Houston area), in denominations of less than $50, that will be distributed to families in their affected kehillot.

BITUSY will have a table at Sunday School on September 17 through October 29 to collect gift cards or to accept money in order for gift cards to be purchased. Congregants can send in or drop off any contribution or gift cards to the office ATTN: BITUSY gift card drive.

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Youth and Education News………………………………….

CBI Receives Grant for New Parenting Program

By Ellie Williams Thanks to a recent grant received in the Creating a Welcoming Website competition, Congregation B’nai Israel is pleased to sponsor “The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a small Jewish Community,” a series of workshops dedicated to parents with children ages kindergarten through high school.

Parents of children from both Etz Chayim and Congregation B’nai Israel are warmly invited to attend. The grant competition was sponsored by the National Center to Encourage Judaism and the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs’ Keruv (to come closer) program, spearheaded by the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, which was formed to answer the needs of interfaith couples and families, and, in the words of the Torah, to “welcome strangers into the tent.”

Congregation B’nai Israel welcomes interfaith families into our synagogue family through our Keruv program. Keruv programming provides opportunities for congregants to explore issues relating to intermarriage in a safe and supportive environment.

Attention Parents: A New CBI program designed just for YOU!

“The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a Small Jewish Community” A Workshop Series Dedicated to parents with children ages kindergarten through college December 17, 2017 "How it Feels for Your Child to be the Only Jewish Kid in Class/School" Jason C. Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor and Clinic Director at University of Toledo.

January 21, 2018 "How to Help Your Child Make Dating Decisions" Rabbi Jason Miller

February 4, 2018 "As an Intermarried Family, How Do We Respectfully Navigate Life Cycle Events On Both Sides?"

Rabbi Jason Miller

March 4, 2018 "How Prepared is my College-Bound Child to Stand Up as a Jew and Supporter of Israel?" TBA

BITUSY and Kadima CRUSY Fall Boards and Freshman Kinnus When: October 19th - 22nd, 2017 Where: The Park Synagogue, Cleveland, Ohio Cost: $190 (through October 2nd) $215 (after October 2nd) Scholarships are available through the online registration.

You can also pick up a scholarship form in the B’nai Israel Office.

Registration for USYers is due no later than October 11th, 2017

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October 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 emmie.brody@gmail.com

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 September 15, 2017 BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Barbara Fisher

Yahrzeit

Sadye Rabb Lori and David Friedes* CAMP RAMAH FUND

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Kathryn Linver

Yahrzeit

Benjamin Freedman Lori and David Friedes* Michael Lenenberg Rene' Levy** Ethel Wolkoff Lillian Becker *** Ruth Berkowitz Kathryn Linver** Phillip Horowitz Jackie and Mark Horowitz

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lacker Lichterman on the birth of their grandson, Eitan Eliyahu Lichterman Anne and Jeff Bauer Harriet and Marty Davis** Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, In Appreciation In Honor of Christina's Conversion Ian and Christina Katz

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Lannie and Roanne Katzman* Leslie and Michael Podolsky

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

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

Please note we have concluded the 150th Anniversary Fund.

Thank you and please continue to suppor t our other funds.

Yahrzeit

Louis Nesenman Marc and Paula Meyer** Joseph Kanter Andrea and Gary Urie and Family** Jane Barbara Bloom The Bloom Family**** HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

In Honor of

Kay and Ted Miller, Special Anniversary Judy Erd

Marilyn Reinstein, Special Birthday Fran and Chuck Weinblatt and Evey Auslander Marlene and Arnie Remer Paul Causman, Special Birthday Marlene and Arnie Remer

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Arnie and Marlene Remer** Bill and Luann Garber** Sanford and Sharon Stein** Fran and Chuck Weinblatt** Cathy and Steve Sperling Cary and Michelle Kart **

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

In Honor of

Marty Davis, Special Birthday Helene and Chuck Helburn

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Harriet and Marty Davis**

Yahrzeit

Esther Katzman Lannie and Roanne Katzman*** Eva Soldinger Lannie and Roanne Katzman Herman Goldhammer Harriet and Marty Davis**

Mickey Sokobin Jack Newton Ervine Frankel Bill and Luann Garber**

Yahrzeit

Norman Katcher Martin and Rita Katcher* Jack Stein Sanford and Sharon Stein Sylvia Steinberg Michelle and Cary Kart** Lester Bogart Sue Wilson** Joseph Schwartz Sharon and Chuck Schwartz

HARRIS WILLIAMS FUND

KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

Yahrzeit

Clara Katcher Martin and Rita Katcher* HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

In Honor of

Irv and Camille Alloy, Special Anniversary Sherrie Zaft

In Memory of

Sandy and Chuck Traugott, Special Mickey Sokobin Anniversary Jan Katz*** Bill and Luann Garber** Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Yahrzeit Marlene and Arnie Remer Herman Bookman Dolores Alexander, Bat Mitzvah Anniversary Sadye Bookman Marlene and Arnie Remer Sandy and Warren Bookman** 13

Contributions…………………………………………………….

Yahrzeit

KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

Gussie Kezur Esther Kezur and Family

Yahrzeit

Herman Bookman Sadye Bookman Sandy and Warren Bookman** Bernice Zywotow Erwin D. Katz* Anne and Julius Walker Marv and Barbara Walker

Mabel Smith, Beloved Mother and Nana Sondra Gallis and Family MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND

Yahrzeit

Goldie Figlarz Susan and Alan Schall

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Honor of

In Honor of

Sandy and Chuck Traugott, Special Anniversary Paul Causman, Special Birthday Rhoda Miller

Marilyn Reinstein, Special Birthday Margie Rusgo

Yahrzeit

Abraham Stahl The Pinsky Family**

Yahrzeit Hannah Shopneck Jill Moreau** RELILY BARON FUND

Maurice Mann, Beloved Father Samuel D. Mann & Janice G. Schott

In Memory of

SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND

Joan Katz

Janet Rogolsky, Elisabeth Rogolsky & Steve Ulrich

KEZUR LIBRARY FUND

In Honor of

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lacker Lichterman on the birth of their grandson, Eitan Eliyahu Lichterman Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone

In Memory of

Yahrzeit

In Honor of

Irv and Camille Alloy, Special Anniversary Brian and Beth Silver** Sandy and Chuck Traugott, Special Anniversary Eli and Fagie Benstein** Sheila Odesky, Special Birthday Gail and Bob Retsky Irina and Greg Zaurov, Special Anniversary Marilyn Reinstein

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Howard Friedman** Ken and Chris Brochin** Lois and Michael Burke* Mickey Sokobin Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff

Yahrzeit

SUMMER YOUTH FUND

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Marriage of Daughter Jackie Lichterman and Alex Strauss Dena, David, Shayna, Sam and Dahlia Zack****

WASSERSTROM CHAPEL FUND

Yahrzeit Ritajane Wasserstrom Adele Wasserstrom Ritajane Wasserstrom Joseph Wasserstrom***

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

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

Yahrzeit

Happy 60th Birthday 8/13/17 Jan Lacker-Lichterman

Theodore Gersz Judy Gersz

With Love, Ivor, Jerry, Harriet, Miriam, Mayron, Jenna, Chandler, Camden, Ari, Haley, Akiva, Eitan, Jackie and Alex Leaves – $100.00 Donation

TRIBUTE FUND

Samuel Kohler Morris Weinblatt Zale and Shirley Kohler*** Fran and Chuck Weinblatt* Milo Wiegler Arthur and Marcia Friedman SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND Martin Bracker Marilyn Reinstein In Memory of Frank Fingerhut Barry and Esther Sherman**** Helene Sherman Gordon and Andi Morse Zale Reinstein Marilyn Reinstein

In Honor of

Mickey Sokobin Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone

In Memory of

Mickey Sokobin Dena, David, Shayna, Sam and Dahlia Zack****

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

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Visit the Sundays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or by appointment Please contact Roanne Katzman at (419) 882-2111.

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We have new hand beaded womens’ head coverings in many styles and colors!

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 David S. Stone Religious School is off to another successful year

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