October 2019 Bulletin

Congregation B'nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 cbitoledo.org

A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

153 Years

of Consecrated Service to God, Torah & Israel

October, 2019 : Tishrei/Cheshvan, 5780 NOTES FROM THE HAZZAN page 2

JOIN CONG. B'NAI ISRAEL FOR

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE page 3

HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

YOM KIPPUR

Break the Fast October 9, 2019 7:30 PM immediately after Neila Service END YOM KIPPUR WITH OUR COMMUNITY

page 4

CBI SUKKAH BUILD page 5

TASHLICH page 5

YOM KIPPUR BREAK THE FAST page 5

SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER AND CELEBRATION page 5

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS page 6-7

ADULT EDUCATION OCTOBER PROGRAM page 8

Reservations Required by Wed., Oct. 2

WOMEN OF CBI BOOK CLUB page 8

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Break the Fast Dinner open to everyone

page 10

HIGH HOLIDAY CEMETERY CLOSINGS page 11

See details and pricing on page 5

CONTRIBUTIONS page 12-13

OCTOBER YAHRZEITS

Any questions, call the office at 419.517.8400

page 14

MONTHLY CALENDAR page 15

Notes from the Cantor Sound the Shofar What child fails to be delighted and fascinated by the sight and sound of the shofar, the High Holy Days’ ubiquitous ram’s horn, such as predominantly Ashkenazic ones that are usually short and straight, or Sephardic ones that are usually long, twisted and decorated? Their contrasting hues of brown and gold stir our imaginations, their varying highly pitched, trumpet-like sounds, or deep, haunting French horn or trombone-mimicking calls echo in our ears long after the Holy Days have faded.

Whatever the shape and sound, there are multiple levels of understanding the shofar’s usage. So integral is the shofar to our Rosh Hashanah liturgy, that one of the three sections into which the Musaf service is divided, is in fact called Shofarot. In this third section of Musaf, seven reasons for the shofar are mentioned, with references from Exodus, Numbers, Isaiah, Zechariah, and Psalms. These include the Revelation at Sinai, judgment, redemption, praise, return of exiles to Jerusalem, freedom, and joyous occasions.

I am always fascinated by numerical interpretations. We begin to sound the shofar a month before Rosh Hashanah at the conclusion of each morning service during the last month, Elul. The exceptions are Shabbat when the shofar is forbidden, and the last day of the month so that there is a separation before the New Year.

There are 29 days in Elul, so the total number of days on which we sound the shofar in Elul is: 29 -1 -4 = 24.

Each time we blow 4 kolot (sounds):- tekiah, shevarim, teruah, tekiah gedola: 24 x 4 = 96 which in gematria (Numerology) = the Hebrew word ‫ וידעו‬/v’yad’u, meaning, “they shall know” as in Exodus 7:5 which states, “they shall know that I am the Lord.” Thus the symbolism of the shofar in Elul, the time that is utilized to prepare for the New Year, is knowledge of God in our lives.

Another example is the gematria of the actual word ‫שופר‬/shofar which = 586, the same as ‫ולשמרי‬/ul’shomrei, meaning, “those who observe the commandments” as in Exodus 20:6. Remarkably these words also = Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) as it is often spelled in the Bible without the second letter ‘yud’.

On Rosh Hashanah we sound the shofar at least 100 times. Some relate that to the law of reciting 100 blessings each day taught by Rabbi Meir in the Talmud (Menachot 43b based on Deuteronomy 10: 12). Others cite the 100 times we add Psalm 27 of Repentance to the liturgy during the High Holy Days.

One of the Scriptural quotes in Musaf of Rosh Hashanah, Psalms 47:6 states, “God ascends in teruah, the Lord with the voice of the shofar.” This is understood as referring to Moses’s ascent on Mount Sinai to receive the second 10 Commandments. It represents God’s ultimate forgiveness for the sin of the Golden calf, our so-called second chance which is a central motif of the High Holy Days.

Ramban (Nachmanides) points out that the two different Names of God used here denote two different Divine aspects: Elokim denotes judgment whereas the Tetragrammaton (the ineffable 4-letter Name of God) is associated with divine mercy. Thus, teruah of the shofar repesents judgment, and tekiah is mercy.

Think about it: Tekiah, the first sound we blow on the shofar is one long, confidant note, as if everything is fine = mercy. Shevarim (which is not referred to here) is three short sounds, as if things are first starting to disintegrate. Teruah is 9 sounds in quick staccato, a long wailing sound, as if denoting trouble = judgment.

But we always end on a strong note, with a long tekiah gedola = confident of God’s forgiveness. We surround the judgment/sadness/teruah on both sides with mercy/joy/tekiah. Perhaps that is also why, in the Vidui/ Confessional of Yom Kippur the nusach of traditional melodies is in a major key, suggesting hopeful confidence in God’s acceptance of our repentence and granting us forgiveness.

Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, “The shofar is our human effort to encourage God to move from his seat of judgment to the throne of mercy, to infuse the day of strict justice with the compassion that we humans so badly need, inspired by the sound of our most fundamental musical gesture, the cry of trepidation and joy produced through the ram’s horn.” (Hebrew College of Boston High Holiday Companion, June 28, 2017) I look forward to greeting you all at High Holy Days services. Listen intently to the sound of the shofar and join in prayer and song with gusto. Wishing everyone a gemar chatimah tovah – a wonderful new year!

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 2

President's Message Behind the Scenes September and October are very busy months at Congregation B’nai Israel. Unless you are on the inside track at CBI, you have no idea how much work goes on behind the scenes to orchestrate the High Holidays, Sukkot and Simcha Torah. The office staff headed by Chuck Traugott, the Hazzan, as well as the Ritual Committee headed by Jerry Russell, put in countless hours and days in planning these most important holidays. As president of CBI I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand how and what these individuals have to do.

As a congregant, all seems to fall in place and everyone who has a role or duty at the High Holiday services seems to fulfill their part of the service. I never realized all the hard work that was done, mainly over the summer, to arrive at the High Holidays. I really appreciate how dedicated our staff consisting of Gabi Mallin, Rhoda Miller, Religious School Principal Kim Brody, Youth Director Megan Miller, our Executive Director Chuck Traugott and our beloved Hazzan, Ivor Lichterman are. I want to recognize all the hard work that Larry Johnson and Karen McQuade do behind the scenes to insure that all is ready prior to your arrival at CBI and that we have delicious food to eat each week at kiddush. Gabi Mallin has done a masterful job of creating our bulletin every month, not to speak of her artistic talents in keeping our display cases and hallway walls up to date and appealing.

This year we are very fortunate and blessed to have Rabbi Joan Friedman as our Holiday Rabbi. She is very personable and professional in taking her responsibilities very seriously. Please take a moment to introduce yourself when you see her after services or the next time she is in town officiating at a Shabbat service. She enjoys getting to know our congregants. If you have followed her on social media, you already know that she is a brilliant writer.

Over the summer, our Adult Education Committee, headed by Jeff Bauer, was hard at work arranging monthly lectures covering the entire year at CBI. I serve on this committee and I appreciate the significant amount of thought, consideration and work that goes on at the committee level to make a most interesting and vibrant lecture series. I am confident that all who attend will greatly enjoy and benefit from the outstanding list of invited lecturers this upcoming year.

Our Programming Committee, headed by Helen Michaels, is looking into creative and compelling programming this year. In addition to general programming, the Women of CBI, formerly the Sisterhood, have planned some wonderful events. Please follow the monthly bulletin to decide what programs interest you. The Women of CBI have also done a wonderful job of totally reorganizing the Phyllis J. Diamond Gift Shop. It is a great place to shop for Judaica and gifts for all ages.

We have done much work this past year to make CBI as safe as possible by addressing the security needs of the congregation. Besides always having a police officer present for Shabbat services, Sunday school, High Holidays as well as other holidays and CBI events throughout the year, there is much more that we have done that is not obvious to you to make your time in the building as safe and secure as possible. We are constantly looking for new and more innovative ways to make our premises even safer. We have been told by security authorities that we are way ahead of the curve in all the measures that we already have in place. We can thank the excellent work of Chuck Traugott and Jerry Russell who have put in so much time orchestrating our security needs.

Headed by Kim Brody, our Sunday school is up and running with a full schedule over this academic year. Our BITUSY youth group also have exciting and fun events planned. There is much more at CBI but I will have to write about that in another article.

If you ever have any questions, concerns, ideas, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me or any other board member at any time. We are always looking for volunteers to serve on our committees. We are always open for creative ideas to make CBI a wonderful and welcoming place. Have a wonderful and healthy New Year and please consider becoming involved at CBI.

L’shana Tova, Bennett (Buz) Romanoff 3

High Holiday Services 5780 High Holiday Services Schedule Rosh Hashanah: day 1 Monday, Sep. 30 Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv

8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah: day 2 Tuesday, Oct. 1 Morning Service Mincha/Maariv

8:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

Kiddush in the Sukkah Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Holiday Ends

Friday, Oct. 4 5:45 p.m.

6:43 p.m.

Kiddush in the Sukkah Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Light Shabbat Candles

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

7:35 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6:31 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Tashlich Sunday, Oct. 6

Kiddush in the Sukkah Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha 1:00 p.m.

Shabbat Ends 7:29 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

Kever Avot Cemetery Service Sunday, Oct. 6

Sukkot & Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration in the Sukkah

11:00 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, Oct. 8 Kol Nidre Light Holiday Candles

7:36 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Mincha 1:00 p.m.

Shabbat Ends 7:51 p.m.

Beth Shalom Cemetery

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

Shabbat Chol Hamoed

Saturday, Oct. 5

Lake behind JCC Campus

Kiddush in the Sukkah Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Light Holiday Candles (from pre-existing flame)

Sukkot: day 2 Tuesday, Oct. 15

Shabbat Shuvah Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Light Shabbat Candles

Sukkot: day 1 Monday, Oct. 14

Dinner 5:00 p.m.

Service/Program/Hakafot 6:00 p.m.

Light Holiday Candles 6:28 p.m.

• Dessert will follow the Service & Program • See details on page 5

6:30 p.m.

6:47 p.m.

Yom Kippur Wednesday, Oct. 9 Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Family Service 10:45 a.m.

Yizkor 11:00 a.m.

Break 2:00 p.m. (approx.)

Mincha 5:00 p.m.

Neila 6:15 p.m.

Holiday Ends After Neila

Shemini Atzeret Monday, Oct. 21 Morning Service 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor 11:00 a.m.

Mincha/Maariv Light Holiday Candles (from pre-existing flame)

Yom Kippur Break the Fast

5:45 p.m.

7:26 p.m.

Simchat Torah Tuesday, Oct. 22

Wednesday Evening, Oct. 9

Morning Service Mincha/Maariv Holiday Ends

• Immediately following Neila service, 7:30 p.m.

• See details on page 5

9:30 a.m.

5:45 p.m.

7:25 p.m.

Erev Sukkot Sunday, Oct. 13 Kiddush in the Sukkah Mincha/Maariv Light Holiday Candles

5:45 p.m.

6:38 p.m.

Sylvania Township officers will be providing security at all High Holiday services and programs.

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High Holiday Events CBI Sukkah Build

Join Congregation B’nai Israel for

Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Rain date: Sunday, October 13, 2019 Bring your own tools! Ladders, socket sets, hammer etc. would be helpful.

Refreshments will be provided.

Call the office for more information 419-517-8400.

Yom Kippur Break the Fast

Tashlich

Wednesday Evening, October 9, 2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019 10:00 a.m.

immediately following Neila service at 7:30 p.m.

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.

$10 adults

$5 children (ages 6-12)

children 5 and under no charge

FAMILY MAX $25 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED no later than WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2, 2019

Kever Avot

Open to everyone.

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

Sunday, October 6, 2019 11:00 a.m.

The Hazzan will assist those wanting special memorial prayers recited at the graves of loved ones. Please call the office at 419-517-8400 if you need a ride.

JOIN US FOR OUR FANTASTIC

Jr. Congregation Yom Kippur Service

Sukkot & Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration in the Sukkah

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Service will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Dinner: 5:00 p.m.

Service & Program 6:00 p.m.

With the help of our CBI youth, Dahlia Zack & Josh Sherman will lead services in the Chapel. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade.

Ice Cream Dessert will follow the Service & Program

BABYSITTING will be available DURING YOM KIPPUR SERVICES 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$5 per person $10 per family children 5 and under no charge

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

INFANT - 4 YEARS OLD (Children must be pre-registered) $5.00/PER CHILD/PER DAY

Open to everyone. Please RSVP by Friday, October 11th.

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

Call the office to register 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org 5

Congregational News Todah Rabah

October Special Birthdays

Marc Glasser

Oct 4

Tom Tuschman

Oct 5

TO OUR KIDDUSH LUNCH SPONSORS: Hedva & Buz Romanoff September 7th In Honor of the birth of their grandson, Adiel Eliyahu and on the marriage of their daughter, Michelle to Dror Katz.

Judy Erd Oct 15

Eli Abramson

Oct 15

Debbie Spangenthal

Oct 27

Rene Rusgo

Oct 28

TO THE WOMEN OF CBI ROSH CHODESH ELUL PROGRAM COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS: Miriam Beckerman Lannie Katzman

October Special Anniversaries Stacey & Harley Kripke

Oct 18

Sharon Stein

50 years

Carol Richman

Judy Weinberg

TO THE WOMEN OF CBI 2019 OPENING BRUNCH "MAKING ROSH HASHANAH THE SWEETEST POSSIBLE" PROGRAM COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS:

Mazel Tov • Sheila & Bruce Post on the birth of their granddaughter Liliana Jae. Proud parents are Jerica & Jordon Post and big brother is Jaxon.

Fagie Benstein

Lannie Katzman

Roanne Katzman

Diana Lipszyc

Gabrielle Mallin

Rhoda Miller

• Stacey & Harley Kripke on the bar mitzvah of grandson, Joseph Jackier.

Cindy Palmer

Sandy Traugott

TO THE VOLUNTEERS WHO POLISHED ALL OF THE BREASTPLATES, YADS, AND RIMONIM IN THE ARK :

• Sheila & Bruce Post on the engagement of daughter Brynna to Patrick Pilmore.

• The LaPlante family on their new home.

Judy Gersz

Nancy Goldberg

Cathy Sperling

Larry Johnson

Condolences OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF:

We Invite You to Experience the Most Holy Time of the Year:

DORA ROISMAN Sister of Fanny Gudelman.

IRA LEVISON Husband of Kathy, brother of Gail (Lee) Kwait and Jerry (Ann) Levison.

If you would like to be a part of the High Holiday services, please call the office at 419.517.8400 or email Jerry Russell at jrar@bex.net

MERVYN RUSSELL Husband of Marlene, father of Shawn, Eric (Amy), and Corey, brother of Jerry (Arlene) Russell and Julie Rubenstein.

Choose from: • Aliyot • Reading English • Open/Close the Ark • Usher • Carry, lift or dress the Torah

LILLIAN (LIL) PERLMAN Wife of Dave, father of Diane (Jim), Sandy and Neil along with Dave's children Arvin (Jan) and Judy (Bob).

May they be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.

The CBI office will be CLOSED

HONORS FOR SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES

on the following days: Mon. Sept. 30 Tues. Oct. 1 Tues. Oct. 8 Wed. Oct. 9 Mon. Oct. 14 Tues. Oct. 15 Mon. Oct. 21 Tues. Oct. 22

Being called to the bimah is a great way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion. If you are observing a yahrzeit and would like an aliyah, please let the office know by Thursday of that week by calling 419.517.8400. This insures your name is included in the weekly Torah Guide. If you are unable to contact the office, please find our gabbai, Jerry Russell, at services on Saturday morning.

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Rosh Hashanah - Day 1 Rosh Hashanah - Day 2 Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Sukkot - Day 1 Sukkot - Day 2 Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah

Closed Closed Closed 12p.m.

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

Congregational News Memorial Plaques to be dedicated on Yom Kippur

Jewish Family Service Fall Holiday Paper Products Drive

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 during the 11:00 a.m. Yizkor service Evelyn Auslander Gail Cousino Joseph Federman Marcia Friedman Gerald Getz Marta Guinn Anna Jordon Shirley Kirshner Elaine Levey Elsie Liber Samuel Mann

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT A HUGE SUCESS!!!

Viola Miller Zachary Morse, PFC Pick up a paper grocery bag at CBl, fill your bag with the items Stanford Odesky listed below and bring it back to CBI during the High Holidays.

Marilyn Reinstein BITUSY and KADIMA will transport the filled bags to JFS. Mark Schuster Allan Segall • Facial tissues • Pull-Ups - sizes 3/4, 4/5 Pearl Segall • Toilet paper • Adult Diapers Jeffrey Sherman • Paper towels • Liquid Hand Soap Bernard Shoched no bar soap please • Napkins Leon Michael Williams • Shampoo • Dish Soap • Deodorant • Laundry Soap • Disposable Razors • Baby Wipes • Sanitary Maxi Pads

SIMCHA TREE

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

Leaves $100.00 Donation

Please note that food items are not needed for this drive. Thank you for your generosity!

Women of CBI 2019 Opening Brunch

Stones $1,000.00 Donation

"Making Rosh Hashanah the Sweetest Possible"

IN HONOR OF

More photos on page 9

LARRY JOHNSON SPECIAL BIRTHDAY • SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 With love and appreciation from the CBI Staff IN HONOR OF

DAVE PERLMAN 100TH BIRTHDAY • SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 With love for a very special uncle, Alix & Dick Greenblatt and Michele & Alan Blumberg IN HONOR OF

DAVE PERLMAN 100TH BIRTHDAY • SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 Gift from friends Rochelle Russell, Leeta & Harry Nistel June & Bill Treuhaft, and Doris Stark 7

Events Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning: CBI Adult Education Series: Join us for our stimulating snack and learn programs. NO CHARGE. Everyone welcome.

Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE WELCOME:

October 27, 2019: Samuel Adler "The Music of the Synagogue, An Ongoing Battle" Notable composer of over 400 musical compositions and emeritus member of composition faculty of Eastman School of Music, Julliard

SAVE THE DATE:

December 15, 2019: Mary Bilyeu Food Editor, The Toledo Blade. Mary will discuss

"Delicious Tastes of Chanukah"

WOMEN OF CBI BOOK CLUB: "Bee Season" by Myla Goldberg

Visit the Newly Re-Opened Phyllis J. Diamond Judaica Gift Shop

Tues., October 29, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at CBI Eliza Naumann, a seemingly unremarkable nine-year-old, expects never to fit into her gifted family: her autodidact father, Saul, absorbed in his study of Jewish mysticism; her brother, Aaron, the vessel of his father's spiritual ambitions; and her brilliant but distant lawyer-mom, Miriam. But when Eliza sweeps her school and district spelling bees in quick succession, Saul takes it as a sign that she is destined for greatness. In this altered reality, Saul inducts her into his hallowed study and lavishes upon her the attention previously reserved for Aaron, who in his displacement embarks upon a lone quest for spiritual fulfillment. When Miriam's secret life triggers a familial explosion, it is Eliza who must order the chaos.

We are your "One Stop Shop" to purchase Judaica for your home or as a gift to yourself or someone special • Shabbat Candles • Candlesticks • Kiddush cups • Challah Covers • Challah Knives & Boards • Havdallah Sets • Jewelry Assortment • Mezuzzot & Scrolls • Tallitot (Prayer Shawls) • Women's & Men's Kippot • Tzedakah Boxes • Holiday Items • Shofars • Menorahs • Children's Holiday Items • Jewish Books and much, much more!

Myla Goldberg's keen eye for detail brings Eliza's journey to threedimensional life. As she rises from classroom obscurity to the blinding lights and outsized expectations of the National Bee, Eliza's small pains and large joys are finely wrought and deeply felt.

To make an appointment, please contact Roanne Katzman at 419.882.2111.

Thank you for supporting, not only The Women of CBI but Congregation B’nai Israel.

No copies available in the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library; 14 copies SearchOhio.

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Upcoming Events: SAVE THE DATE The Women of CBI & Congregation Etz Chayim Annual Rummage Sale CBI'S TOT SHABBAT PROGRAM

Drop off at Etz Chayim Sunday, November 3, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This service is designed for parents with children up to 5 years of age

Monday, November 4, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 2, 2019 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sale Dates at Etz Chayim Sunday, November 10, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kiddush lunch will follow. Let us know if you plan to attend.

Call the office at 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Monday, November 11, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We need volunteers!

Please contact Ellen Federman at 419-534-2925

The Toledo Jewish Community Commemoration of the Anniversary of Kristallnacht

Women of CBI 2019 Opening Brunch

Sunday, November 3, 2018 4:00 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel

"Making Rosh Hashanah the Sweetest Possible"

This community program will include the commemoration of the one year anniversary of the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting and also the Poway Chabad House shooting.

DONATE BLOOD & SAVE LIVES!

45th INTRAFAITH BLOOD DRIVE Sun., Nov. 10, 2018 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Israel To volunteer, donate blood, and make phone calls, contact Devorah @ 419-356-5280, 419-841-4652 or Shalom1836@bex.net Please mark your calendars with this important date

"An individual who saves a person's life is as tho they have saved the entire world."

Be a mensch, and do a mitzvah. Help us saves lives.

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Religious School & Youth Activities David S. Stone Religious School Calendar - Fall 2019

BITUSY & KADIMA • Grades 6 - 12

October Wednesday

10/2

BITUSY

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday 10/6 RS 9:30-12:00 • Taschlich 10:00 am - JCC Lake Wednesday

10/9

NO RS - YOM KIPPUR

Sunday

10/13

RS 9:30-12:00

Wednesday

10/16

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday 10/20

NO RS • Sukkot/Simchat Torah Dinner 5:00 pm

Wednesday

10/23

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday

10/27

RS 9:30-12:00

Wednesday

10/30

RS 4:30-6:00

Apple Picking Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 12:00 p.m. after Sunday School

Lounge Night

Notes from our Principal

"SMOOTHIES IN THE SUKKAH" Wednesday, October 16th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

We are off to a terrific start to the new school year! The fall holidays are upon us and we are looking forward to engaging programming for all students and families at David S. Stone Religious School. Our annual Tashlich service with Congregation Etz Chayim will take place on October 6th at 10:00 am by the lake behind Congregation B’nai Israel. Please mark your calendars to join us at 5:00 pm on October 20th at Congregation B’nai Israel to celebrate Simchat Torah and Sukkot with a festive dinner and celebration. There will be no class the morning of October 20th so that we will be sure to see everyone participate in the evening celebration.

Cathy Sperling will teach an interactive genealogy unit to our students in 6-9th grade throughout the month of October and the beginning of November. We would love the parents of 6th-9th grade students to participate in this exciting project with their children. The genealogy program will also include a visit to Beth Shalom cemetery on October 27th to take photos for an international archive project that Cathy is a part of. We are counting on parental support for this exciting unit.

BITUSY members enjoyed delicious treats at the BITUSY Welcome Back Ice Cream Social on Sept. 8th.

Please mark your calendars for an important program for parents on November 17th. Representatives from the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) office in Cleveland are coming to Toledo for a workshop for all Jewish parents to discuss Anti-Semitism and how to discuss and respond with your children. The program will be at Shomer Emunim from 9:30-11:30 and include a continental breakfast. This is a community sponsored program that is crucial for all of us to attend.

Kim Brody - Principal, David S. Stone Religious School Our younger Religious School kids shared their Rosh Hashanah projects with everyone who attended the "Making Rosh Hashanah the Sweetest Possible" program on Sept. 15th.

HELP SUPPORT OUR BITUSY & KADIMA KIDS 2020 ISRAEL TRIP FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

HIRE A MENSCH • Yard Work • Garage Cleanup • Moving items to Attic • Computer Help or Basement • Silver Polishing and much more!

BITUSY President, Adam Davis sold yummy baked goods made by our USYers at the "Making Rosh Hashanah the Sweetest Possible" program on Sept. 15th.

Contact Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org to "Hire a Mensch" for household tasks.

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Announcements Toledo Jewish Cemeteries

YAHRZEIT NOTICES...

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

If you are not currently receiving a yahrzeit notice for a friend or relative

Beth Shalom, Oregon • Eagle Point, Rossford

English date the person passed away.

Mon. Sep. 30 Tues. Oct. 1

Rosh Hashanah - Day 1 Rosh Hashanah - Day 2

Closed Closed

Tues. Oct. 8 Wed. Oct. 9

Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur

Closed 4p.m.

Closed

Sun. Oct. 13 Mon. Oct. 14 Tues. Oct. 15

Erev Sukkot Sukkot - Day 1 Sukkot - Day 2

Closed 4p.m.

Closed Closed

Sun. Oct. 20 Mon. Oct. 21 Tues. Oct. 22

Hoshana Rabbah Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah

Closed 4p.m.

Closed Closed

and would like one sent annually, please call the office. We will need the

PLEASE LET US KNOW…...

If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would appreciate a visit at home from the Hazzan, please call the office at 419.517.8400.

Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals do not notify clergy if a member is admitted.

MAKE A CONTRIBUTION ONLINE If you would like to make a contribution to CBI and are unable to call during business hours, you can make your contribution on our website:

cbitoledo.org

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 Shabbat

Just click the "Contributions" tab on the navigation bar and follow the

Share your Expertise!

CBI Women's Weekend: Fall, 2020

SNOW BIRDS…...

prompts for Online Contributions. For any questions, contact the office at 419.517.8400.

Please let us know your winter address and when you will be returning to the Toledo area. Call the office at 419.517.8400.

Do you have a skill or craft you are willing to share?

SHARE YOUR SIMCHA…...

Would you like to lead a workshop during the weekend?

if you have a simcha or special news that you would like to share with

Please contact Nancy Goldberg, sandgoldberg@bex.net or Cathy Sperling, sperlingcathy@gmail.com.

bulletin, if space allows. Deadline is the 15th of the previous month.

our congregation, we will happily post details and photos in the CBI Please call the office at 419.517.8400.

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ivor Lichterman Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org

President Bennett Romanoff Vice President of Administration

Ian Katz

Howard Rosenbaum

Vice President of Ritual Affairs

Jerry Russell

Chuck Traugott Executive Director ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

Vice President of Youth Activities

Mindy Slutsky

Kim Brody Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Treasurer Robert Kripke

Minyan Leader

Secretary Cathy Sperling

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Gabrielle Mallin Communications Coordinator gmallin@cbitoledo.org Megan Miller Youth Director meganbrookemiller@gmail.com Adam Davis

USY President

David Bader

Miriam Beckerman Greg Davis

Stuart Goldberg

Jack Katz

Eric Lauber

Helen Michaels

Carol Richman

Corey Russell

Judy Scheinbach

Kim Strole

Past Presidents:

Howard Rosenberg

Jeff Bauer

Holley LaPlante

HONORARY TRUSTEES Phyllis Diamond 11

Howard Rosenbaum

Contributions Minimum/Mitzvah Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah ** denotes Chai *** denotes Silver **** denotes Double Chai

$13.00 $18.00 $25.00 $36.00

A box denotes Gold

$50.00

A bold box denotes Platinum

$100.00

A triple box denotes Platinum Chai $180.00+

All contributions listed are before September 17, 2019

Building Beautification Fund IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Perlman Sharon Hoicowitz** YAHRZEIT: Shirley Fruchtman Jill & Bill Lane

Camp Ramah Fund IN MEMORY OF: Ira Levison Mervyn Russell Kathryn Linver YAHRZEIT: Ruth Berkowitz Kathryn Linver** Ethel Wolkoff

Lillian Becker***

Cantor's Discretionary Fund IN HONOR OF: Larry Johnson, Special Birthday Bonnie Ross Ann & Howard Rosenberg, Special Anniversary Bonnie Ross** Dave Perlman, Special Birthday Cathy & Steve Sperling, Special Anniversary

Nancy & Rick Zerner** Jim Swartz, Special Birthday

Nancy & Gary Beren*** Ira Levison

IN MEMORY OF: Bonnie Ross Nancy & Rick Zerner*

Mervyn Russell Anne & Jeff Bauer Bonnie Ross &

Richard Herman*** Lillian Perlman

Marlene Russell Nancy & Rick Zerner**

Lillian Perlman

Touran-Jester Family100

YAHRZEIT: Joseph Kanter Robert Schreiber Andrea & Gary Urie & Family* Maurice Zanville Richard Zanville Shirley Fruchtman Sue & Joel Zanville** Maurice Mann

Jan & Charlie Schott***

Harry Gometz Fund IN MEMORY OF: Ira Levison Mervyn Russell Harriet & Marty Davis**

Harris Williams Fund Ira Levison

IN MEMORY OF: Debbie & David Perlmutter****

Hiddur/Kiddush Fund

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

$500.00 $65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund (cont.)

IN MEMORY OF: Ira Levison Stacey & Harley Kripke**

Joanie & Larry Kripke**** Esther & Barry Sherman****

IN MEMORY OF: Evelyn Auslander Carol Damrauer-Viren &

Jack Viren***

Merv Russell Alix & Dick Greenblatt

Marcia & Harvey Grossman Eleanor Golding

Joanie & Larry Kripke**

Ira Levison Ellen Chabler Leah Connor* Sharon & Chuck Schwartz**

Phyllis West

Joanie & Larry Kripke**

Lillian Perlman

Eleanor Golding Joanie & Larry Kripke****

Mervyn Russell Shirley Gerber Ellen Chabler Leah Connor*

Michelle & Cary Kart* Ron Cousino Cindy Palmer & Alan Mintz** Sharon & Chuck Schwartz** Ann & Howard Rosenberg*** Lillian Perlman

Marlene & Arnie Remer** Ann & Howard Rosenberg*** YAHRZEIT: Sue Wilson

Lester Bogart Martha Gerber

Shirley Gerber

Jack Stein

Sharon & Sanford Stein***

Katz Sanctuary Fund IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Ganden Susan & Steve Kaufman** Mervyn Russell

Marilyn Boskind Susan & Steve Kaufman**

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund IN HONOR OF: Eli Abramson, Special Birthday

Joanie & Larry Kripke Rhoda Miller

Alix & Dick Greenblatt** Danny Kirsch

IN MEMORY OF: Joanie & Larry Kripke**

Evelyn Auslander Stacey & Harley Kripke** Ira Levison Gertie Levitin

Marcia & Harvey Grossman

Michele & Al Blumberg** Dana Greenblatt** Ira Levison Denise & Mark Greenblatt

& Family** 12

Morris Weinblatt

YAHRZEIT: Fran & Charles Weinblatt

Hannah Shopneck The Moreau Family*

Library Fund SPEEDY RECOVERY: Jan Katz, Speedy Recovery

Esther Kezur &

Harvey Malone Ira Levison Merv Russell

IN MEMORY OF: Karen & Kurt Posner Karen & Kurt Posner Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone

Evelyn Auslander Judith & Marc Lederhandler Gussie Kezur

Mabel Smith

YAHRZEIT: Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone Sondra Gallis & Family

Religious School Fund IN HONOR OF: Sheila & Bruce Post, birth of new Granddaughter Joe Wittenberg Dave Perlman, Special Birthday Caren Zaft & Jan Stefango** IN MEMORY OF: Ira Levison Cathy & Steve Sperling

Karen & Mark Fine

Judy & Gordon Hirsch

Helene & Chuck Helbrun** Rhoda Miller** Ira Levison Marilyn & Gary Reinstein** Jodi Lowy**

Contributions Religious School Fund (cont.)

Ira Levison

IN MEMORY OF: Karen & Stan Zupnick***

Mervyn Russell

Phyllis & Richard Bernstein****

Lillian Perlman

Gail & Lee Kwait**

Ira Levison

Alix & Dick Greenblatt

Ruth Boros

YAHRZEIT: Phyllis Shoched***

Bobbi & Amy Rosenbloom Fund IN HONOR OF: Zale Kohler, Special Birthday Rochelle Russell*** IN MEMORY OF: Mervyn Russell Rochelle Russell***

Safety & Security Fund IN HONOR OF: Eli Abramson, Special Birthday

Hedva & Buz Romanoff**

Fagie & Eli Benstein**** Sheila & Bruce Post, birth of new Granddaughter

Jan & Tom Kasle

Fagie & Eli Benstein**** SPEEDY RECOVERY: Marlene Remer, Speedy Recovery

Arlene & Jerry Russell

Fagie & Eli Benstein** IN MEMORY OF: Evelyn Auslander Geoffrey Flaum** Gail Cousino

Stephen Russell & Linda Peden

Ira Levison Arlene & Jerry Russell Marlene Russell

Roanne & Lannie Katzman* Alice Applebaum**

Bobbye & Dave Shall**

Lori & David Friedes**

Fagie & Eli Benstein**** Mervyn Russell Cathy & Steve Sperling

Jan & Tom Kasle

Fran & Chuck Weinblatt

Jo-Jo & Stu Goldberg

Roanne & Lannie Katzman* Sandy Sloan** Alice Applebaum**

Marilyn & Gary Reinstein**

Hedva & Buz Romanoff**

Lori & David Friedes**

Janice & Howard Weiner**

Barbara & Bud McGrew***

Fagie & Eli Benstein**** Zachary P. Morse

Arlene & Jerry Russell**

Lillian Perlman

Justine & Roy Sperling Jan & Tom Kasle

Safety & Security Fund (cont.)

IN MEMORY OF: Lillian Perlman Anne & Jeff Bauer

Sandy & Chuck Traugott Harry Schulman

Arlene & Jerry Russell** Geoffrey Flaum**

Fagie & Eli Benstein**

Michele & Al Blumberg*** Dora Roisman

Lori & David Friedes**

Mervyn Russell

Marge & Tom Kirkhope

YAHRZEIT: Goldie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother,

Stephen Russell &

Linda Peden Irv Greenspoon

Michele & Al Blumberg*

Michael Rabb, Grandfather

Lori & David Friedes** Ida Benstein

Eli Benstein***

Norm Levitin

Gertie Levitin & Family

Esther Katzman

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

Donald Chaban

Sarah Taub & Ross Chaban

Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP Fund IN HONOR OF: Kathryn Linver, Special Birthday Nancy K. & Nathan Danziger** SPEEDY RECOVERY: Marlene Remer, Speedy Recovery

Doris & Buz Steinberg Ira Levison

IN MEMORY OF: Doris & Buz Steinberg Elaine & Dick Friedmar**

Mervyn Russell Buz & Doris Steinberg Rhoda Miller Lillian Perlman

Doris & Buz Steinberg

Tribute Fund (cont.)

IN HONOR OF: Zale Kohler, Special Birthday Shirley Tochtermann Eli Abramson, Special Birthday

Leeta & Harry Nistel SPEEDY RECOVERY: Richard Bernstein, Speedy Recovery Shirley Tochtermann Leon Levin

IN MEMORY OF: Evelyn Auslander Cindy Bramson* Hinda Saul

Tribute Fund IN HONOR OF: Dave Perlman, Special Birthday Shirley Tochtermann

Nora Romanoff &

Eli Abramson*** Eli Abramson, Special Birthday

Kay & Teddy Miller** Marriage Michelle & Dror Katz

Nora Romanoff &

Eli Abramson 13

Sandy & Chuck Traugott**

Ira Levison Shirley Tochtermann

Leslie & Michael Podolsky

Kay & Teddy Miller**

Bonnie & Jim Swartz** Sheldon Richter**

Lauren & Joel Gryniewski**

Arlene & Jim Rose**

Sharon & Paul Frankel**** Marilyn Reinstein Cindy Bramson* Mervyn Russell Nora Romanoff &

Eli Abramson

Dorene & Philip Joelson

Kay & Teddy Miller** Linda Steinberg**

Marilyn & Marvin Jacobs***

Marcia & Joseph Goldberg*** Lillian Perlman

Shirley Tochtermann Kay & Teddy Miller** Sue & Mark Weinberg** Jan & James Stone***

Mervyn Russell

Bonita & Sylvan Frank

Mervyn Russell

Arlene, Jim, Vicki & Jeff Rose

Mervyn Russell

Medical Executive Committee Mercy-St. Anne Hospital

Summer Youth & Activities Fund IN MEMORY OF: Mervyn Russell Donna Richman***

Sarah Taub & Ross Chaban

YAHRZEIT: Aron Wajskol

Asia Wajskol

Herman Goldner

Marion & Leo Goldner

Margaret Goldner Marion & Leo & Goldner

Wasserstrom Chapel Fund YAHRZEIT: Ritajane Wasserstrom Joseph Wasserstrom Ritajane Wasserstrom Adele Millman

October Yahrzeits 1

2 Tishrei

Ritajane Wasserstrom, Morris Greenberg, Ralph Wahrman, Jennie Wittenberg, Ruth Katz, Josephine Teitlebaum

2

3 Tishrei

Charles Sack, Jack Schwartz, Howard S. Cooperman, Ella Spangenthal, William Shore, Louis Nesenman

3

4 Tishrei

Dora Swigert, Leo Krawetz, Samuel Levin

4

5 Tishrei

Martha Gerber, Goldie Figlarz, Ray E. Franks, Lina Plaut, Beatrice Wallick, Pearl Bookman, Benjamin Freedman, Phillip Horowitz

5

6 Tishrei

Rita Tauber, Marcia Friedman

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7 Tishrei

none

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8 Tishrei

Rebecca Schwartz, Mae Rothman

8

9 Tishrei

Miriam Fajerman, Dina Markowicz, Joseph Kanter, Dinah Lubov, Abraham Fajerman

9

10 Tishrei

Herman Brateman, Tillie Kale, Ida Benstein

10

11 Tishrei

Donald Chabon, Celia Kripke, Jeannette Stupsker

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12 Tishrei

Louis Greenblatt, David Morris Jerzy

12 13 Tishrei

Jay Orloff, Jack Stein, I. Maurice Seligman, Irvin Greenspoon, Joseph S. Frankel, Norman Rubinoff, Jerome Greenblatt, Morris Weinblatt, Florence Schall, Morris Laderman

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Joseph Engel, Gladys Meisel Levison, Robin Newmark

14 Tishrei

14 15 Tishrei

Irwin Wexler, Leo Michael, Anna Stupsker, Joseph Greenbaum, Anna Cooperman Ozrovitz, Fay Ann Mann, Morris Flaum, Morris Schaner, Chaya Dvorah Moyer, Isadore Rubin

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16 Tishrei

Bert Seligman, Gertrude Joffa Woodruff, Janet Federman, Samuel Fink, Esther Fishbein, Sidney Goldman, Moses Labe Katcher

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17 Tishrei

Sally & Si Blinn, Bernice Zywotow, Eva Malkin, Lilly Cousin, Abe Frank, Ida Diamond, Holocaust Victims

17

18 Tishrei

Morris Rappaport, Dave Cohen, Ida Levine, Martin Miller, Sylvia Newmark, Ethel Wolkoff, Robert Schreiber

18

19 Tishrei

Benjamin Wolf Salzberg, Louis Igdaloff

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20 Tishrei

William Ciralsky, Milo Wiegler, Esther Katzman, Mary B. Cohen

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21 Tishrei

Irvin Juster, Joseph Schoen, Ira Bame

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22 Tishrei

Elaine Kimmel, Henry Rappaport, Zale Reinstein, Morton Steinberg

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23 Tishrei

Hermoine Green, Frieda Schuster, Rhoda Rosen

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24 Tishrei

Pearl Hansen, Abraham Herscovitz, Pearl Fisher, Alan Hersh

24 25 Tishrei

Herbert Bader, Manny Brassloff, Charlotte Kalniz, Bess Levine, Allan Segall, Ariella Beth Scheer, Esther Strassner, Martin Bracker, Sylvia Steinberg

25 26 Tishrei

Vickie Green, Anna Negrin, Alfred Goldman, Leon Karasik, Florence Davidson, Ruth Boros, Maurice Mann, Harry Levin, Lynn Lepold, Jacob Goodman, Michael Goldstein

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27 Tishrei

Ruth Lewis Berkowitz, Ida Botsch, Lucyle Zanville, Abraham Leizer Stahl, Esther Radin

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28 Tishrei

Meyer Stahl, Joseph Hallem, Michael Rabb, Hannah Shopneck, Myron Schall

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29 Tishrei

Freda Kigel, Kalman Gold, Abraham Goldman, Sidney Goldberg, Sylvia Remer, Elaine Yaffe

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30 Tishrei

Elaine Flaum, Susan Moskowitz, Esther Greenberg, Jacob Mendel Rayman

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1 Cheshvan

Lester Bogart

31

2 Cheshvan

William Manoff, Sam Garfinkel, Jacob Cohen, Morris Richter, Esther Liebes, Abraham Schwartz, Miriam Guttman, Harry Kuperman

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

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Phyllis Diamond, the namesake of the Phyllis J. Diamond Judaica Gift Shop cuts the ribbon during the Grand-Reopening on September 15th.

Cindy Palmer (left) and Roanne Katzman (right) manage the gift shop at CBI.

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

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

Sunday 9:30 a.m. when Religious School is in session

November 2019 Events SAVE THE DATE

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Community Commemoration of Anniversary of Kristallnacht, Pittsburgh Tree of Life and Poway Tragedies at CBI • 4:00 PM

Rummage Sale Drop Off at Etz Chayim • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Rummage Sale Drop Off at Etz Chayim • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Intra-faith Blood Drive at CBI • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Rummage Sale at Etz Chayim • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Rummage Sale at Etz Chayim • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Religious School ADL Anti-Semitism Program with Shomer Emunim

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CBI Office Closed 29 CBI Office Closed

The Women of CBI Celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul: "Memories & Challah" Program, Sept. 5th, 2019