Congregation B’nai Israel 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 148 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel
September 2014
Tishrei, 5775
High Holiday Schedule YOM KIPPUR
EREV ROSH HASHANAH
Friday, October 3
Wednesday, September 24 Mincha/Maariv 6:00 p.m. Candlelighting 7:11 p.m.
Kol Nidre 6:30 p.m. Candlelighting 6:56 p.m. Saturday, October 4 Morning Service 9:00 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. Yizkor 11:00 a.m. Mincha 4:45 p.m. Neala 6:00 p.m. Fast Ends 7:53 p.m.
ROSH HASHANAH (first day) Thursday, September 25 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. Tashlich Service (Lake behind CBI) 5:15 p.m. Mincha/Maariv 6:00 p.m. Candlelighting 8:09 p.m.
EREV SUKKOT Wednesday, October 8 Service and Dinner 6:00 p.m. * RSVP for the Sukkot Dinner by October 1st * Details to follow. Candlelighting 6:47 p.m. SUKKOT (first day) Thursday, October 9 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Maariv 6:00 p.m. Candlelighting 7:45 p.m. SUKKOT (second day) Friday, October 10 Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Candlelighting 6:44 p.m.
ROSH HASHANAH (second day) Friday, September 26 Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 p.m. Candlelighting 7:08 p.m. Saturday September 27 (Shabbat Shuvah) Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Mincha 1:00 p.m. Shabbat Ends 8:05 p.m.
Thursday, September 25, 2014 5:15 p.m.
KEVER AVOT
On Rosh Hashanah it is tradition to walk to a river or spring (preferably one that has fish in it) and recite special prayers called penitential prayers. Tossing bread crumbs on the water is symbolic of casting away our sins and starting a new year with a clean slate.
SPECIAL CEMETERY SERVICE Sunday, September 21, 2014 11:00 a.m. at Beth Shalom Cemetery The Hazzan will assist those wanting special memorial prayer(s) recited at the grave. Please call the office, 419-517-8400, if you need a ride. Departure from B’nai Israel parking lot at 10:30 a.m.
Bring Your Own Bread. We will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the lake behind the campus. 1
Join B’nai Israel for BREAK THE FAST Yom Kippur Saturday , October 4, 2014 Immediately following Neala service
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 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
Open to everyone. Your check is your reservation. Please send to the office, by September 29, 2014. If you have any questions please call the office 419-517-8400.
Gala Simchat Torah Celebration Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. Have you ever gone to synagogue services and been told to sit down and be quiet? Well, not tonight! Come sing along and dance to the beat of live music provide by “The Klezmer Fusion Band.” Be sure and stay for a delicious ice cream sundae or lift a glass and toast the New Year with a rousing L’chiam! Bring a funky hat for the Hazzan's "Mad Hatter's Maariv." Junior Congregation For our High Holiday celebration the Youth Department and USY have teamed up for Junior Congregation 5775. This year we will include fun-filled educational programming, USY led services, holiday games, singing, and storytelling. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. For details contact Dara Musher-Eizenman at amusheiz@gmail.com.
BABYSITTING WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES 10:30 am-12:30 pm INFANT THROUGH 4 YEARS OLD (Children must be pre-registered) $5.00/PER CHILD/PER DAY Call the office to register 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org
PLEASE HELP STOCK THE JFS FOOD BANK B’nail 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. UNOPENED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS ARE ALSO NEEDED.
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NOTE S
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LISHMO’A EL HARINA – LISTEN TO OUR MELODY Every year, with the arrival of the High Holidays, clergy face the predicament of large numbers of congregants returning with a desire for a positive spiritual experience despite not having attended synagogue in a long time. This is exacerbated by the predominant use of Hebrew in the Conservative service, and the chanting of unique melodies used but once a year. With a large captive audience at our mercy, clergy constantly seek nuances to overcome congregants’ potential sense of boredom, or the feeling that services are - simply speaking - tedious and long! In other words how does the “audience” become a “congregation?” Years ago the mode of synagogue worship was for the congregation to pray in an undertone, while the hazzan (and choir) chanted on their behalf. Technically, the hazzan is responsible for conveying the prayers of the congregation to God. But, how much more desirable to God might our prayers be, and how much greater the spiritual motivation of congregants, if we raised our voices together and joined in melodious communal prayer with the hazzan? Today, this has become the mode of worship in many synagogues. The congregation evolving from a historically passive role to more active participation in services through the davening/worship experience. The above title of this article is a quote from a prayer in the Selichot service which is held on Saturday night before Rosh Hashana. This prayer expresses our yearning for God to “listen to our melodic prayers” of the High Holidays. This is also the title of our new CBI book of transliterated High Holiday prayers that Miriam Beckerman, Alix Greenblatt and Paul Causman have spent the summer compiling from a similar book I created for my previous congregation. Our book will be ready for services this year. During a substantial portion of the service the hazzan is forbidden to interrupt the davening by offering explanations or other talking. Thus I included short commentaries and explanations in the publication designed to enhance your understanding of the liturgy. We owe Miriam, Alix and Paul a deep gratitude for this vital, time-consuming project, designed to improve your service comfort level, and to enhance your spiritual experience through making davening more accessible. This transliteration book was made possible through the estate of Marcia Greenspoon Liber. At CBI we use a different machzor/prayer book to my previous congregation, and every congregation’s rite differs somewhat. So, although both are Conservative and most of the prayers the same, the page numbers as well as the entire publication had to be completely reworked. We hope that with the help of this compilation you might consider staying longer (services have become substantially shorter) or attending services you missed in the past. Like Ne’ilah, at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, which is potentially our most inspiring service as we conclude the intense day and break the fast together in our social hall. Through our new transliteration publication, it is hoped that when we beseech God, “lishmo’a el harina/to listen to our melodies,” the “melody” will be that of our entire congregation, raised on high. Jan, Mayron, Jenna, Chandler, Ari, Hayley, and Jackie join me in wishing each and every one of you a shana tova um’tuka – an inspiring and healthy new year of 5775.
Hazzan Ivor Lichterman I would like to thank congregants for your many kind contributions to the Cantor's Discretionary Fund. I have not yet had the opportunity to acknowledge each one, but know that the generosity of each of you is deeply appreciated. Hazzan Ivor Lichterman 3
RABBINIC INSIGHTS FROM RABBI JASON Wake Up for Rosh Hashanah WAKE UP!!! When I was a high school student, I always dreaded the horrible sound of the alarm clock. I would press the snooze button several times before my father would finally enter my room and suggest, in a not-so-gentle way, that it was enough with the snooze button and time to get ready for school. I still do not enjoy trying to wake up early in the morning; however, I have not relied on an alarm clock since my first child was born almost eleven years ago. Being awakened by excited children eager to play with their Daddy makes the early morning rising more enjoyable than the annoying buzzing of the alarm clock. When I was on my own at a beautiful Jewish summer camp in Boulder, Colorado, I had to relearn how to set the alarm clock and it forced me to reflect on how we wake up in the morning.
that gets you out of bed and eager to start your day? Perhaps it will be your kids, a new project, the prospect of a job well done, the beginning of a good book, or the chance to make a difference in your community through an act of social justice.
As we approach the new Jewish year of 5775 there is much for us to be energized by in Jewish life. Times are difficult for the Jewish people right now with Israel battling for the security of its citizens and anti-Semitic incidents on the rise around the world. However, there is much light to counter the darkness in our world. We must awaken each day ready to make a difference... always remembering that we are created B'tzelem Elohim (in God's holy image). Let us all get excited about what life has in store for us in the coming year. Let us all summon the energy The Shulchan Arukh, the Code of Jewish Law, opens with the and the determination to jump out of bed each day ready to enjoy edict that “One should wake up in the morning like a lion ready life and make our world a better place -- Tikkun Olam. to serve God, the Creator.” For many of us, it takes great strength and determination to drag ourselves out of bed and to the Elissa, Joshua, Jonah and Talya join me in wishing you and your shower each morning. Arising like a lion appears to be an families a Shanah Tovah, a sweet and blessed new year. impossible task. However, with the right incentive, getting out of bed vigorously is a possibility.
RABBI JASON MILLER
We all have an internal alarm clock that, if working well, will help thrust us out of bed in the morning. This internal alarm clock is God. When God called to Adam in the Garden of Eden, asking rhetorically “Ayeka?” (Where are you?), it was the first instance of God functioning as an alarm clock.
CBI Jewish Film Festival
If we listen closely, we too can hear God asking us each morning “Ayeka?” Where are you? What will you do today? For what purpose are you getting up? Will you help change the world in a meaningful and positive way? Will you arise like the lion ready to go about your business, mindful of your place in the world and grateful to your Creator for another day in the world? In order to wake up excited to start our day, we must be excited about what the day may bring.
Kick-off Event - September 14, 2014 Keeping the Faith starring Ben Stiller Two friends, a priest and a rabbi, fall in love with the same woman they knew in their youth, but the religious position of both men denies them romance. *This comedy does have some adult situations but is a very funny movie.
November 9, 2014 - Band of Brothers, Episode 9
Maimonides, in his Hilchot Teshuvah (The Laws of Repentance), explains: “Even though the sounding of the shofar is a divine decree, there lies within a spiritual hint. As if it is announcing: Awake sleepers from our sleep and unconscious ones end your slumber.” The clarion call of the shofar is indeed our alarm clock during the entire month preceding the Days of Awe and on Rosh Hashanah itself. The Shofar stirs us from slumber, no matter how deep our sleep.
Factual account of the 101st Airborne Division discovering a concentration camp in their drive through Germany.
January 11, 2015 - The Attack A critically acclaimed Israeli film about a surgeon living in Tel Aviv who discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing.
When we hear the sound of the shofar this Rosh Hashanah, let us March 8, 2015 - Loving Leah be awakened with vigor to the new year upon us. What will it be Another critically acclaimed Israeli film centering around a quirky love story. An unexpected wedding and unconventional married life of a 26 year-old widow and her late husband’s Cemetery Hours brother, a 30 year-old cardiologist.
Sunday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 6:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m, Closed Saturday and Holidays
* Each movie starts at 7 p.m. in the CBI Library. Organized by CBI’s Culture Committee-Marc Glasser, Chair
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In Memoriam...
PLEASE LET US KNOW…...
Our synagogue family mourns the loss of:
If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would appreciate a visit at home from the Hazzan, please call the shul office at 419-517-8400 or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org
William Sherman Husband of Helene Sherman, Father of Jeff (Alison) Sherman, Linda Steinberg May his memory be a blessing to his family and friends
Message from the President Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are supposed to motivate Jews to reflect on our actions in the previous year and develop a personal improvement plan for the New Year. Synagogues and other Jewish organizations operate with a similar plan to rectify errors and omissions of last year and make better plans for the year ahead. Recently our board of trustees participated in a Board Retreat during which we examined each others’ responsibilities and made suggestions for improvements and reordering of priorities. My fellow board members made several suggestions about my role as president, which I have taken to heart. To summarize, it was suggested that I develop goals for our congregation, further enlarge and develop our pool of volunteers, as well as participate and be visible at most synagogue programs with an emphasis on attending Shabbat and holiday services. Message received. Be assured I take those responsibilities seriously and synagogue finances are never far from my mind. I believe that we are making very good progress with our expenses but the responsibility to increase our income is a tremendous challenge. This year we will again have a Yom Kippur appeal as our membership dues only represent about 60% of our income. This will be the only appeal that we will make the entire year. Thanks to Cantor Lichterman and our wonderful board of trustees for their support and guidance. Our volunteer congregants and board members are the lifeblood of our synagogue. They inspire me to work harder and more creatively to further strengthen our congregation. Shanah tovah,
Jeffrey Bauer Kiddush Sponsor
MAZEL TOV… Jim & Kathy Sack on the marriage of their daughter
September 6, 2014 Jan Katz
Adrienne to Andrew Gallagher Cathy & Steve Sperling on the marriage of their daughter Robyn to Zack Corrigan Paulette Sherline on the birth of her grandson Logan Michael Sharon Rappaport on her marriage to Stan Joehlin Joel Marcovitch and Erin Glatter on the birth of their daughter Lila Elizabella Steven & Michael Smith on the birth of their son Samuel Benjamin
IMPORTANT LIBRARY INFORMATION We have changed our link for the library to be more user-friendly. The new link is: www.librarything.com/catalog/
In an effort to keep our congregants and visitors as safe as absolutely possible, all persons MUST enter or exit through the front or side-entry doors. The kitchen is now an exit-only door. There can be NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you very much for your cooperation and understanding. 5
SISTERHOOD/SISTERHOOD 2.0 Sisterhood Opening Meeting Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Featuring Mary Bilyeu, Food Editor of the Toledo Blade Due to Rosh Hashanah, please RSVP by September 23, 2014 to the office at mcarr@cbitoledo.org.
2014 RUMMAGE SALE
Sisterhood 2.0
VINTAGE TO NEARLY NEW ITEMS T h e Et z C ha yi m - B’ nai I s r ae l Sisterhood joint Rummage Sale is September 14, 15, & 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Etz Chayim, 3853 Woodley Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Your donations are critical to the success of this sale. Please drop off your clothes, toys, household items and boutique clothing on September 7, 8 and 9 at Etz Chayim from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed for set up and sale days. Please call Lil Perlman at (419) 841-6276 or Phyllis Wittenberg (419) 841-2579 to volunteer your time.
The younger generation of CBI ladies have started a branch of Sisterhood to bring together a strong, vibrant group of women, planning for the future and forming bonds of sisterhood, to ensure there will be a sisterhood in the years to come. Many great ideas for the future of this group were discussed: Baby baskets for newborns/families of congregants. Assistance in various ways for Bar/Bat Mitzvah families Cooking and serving for the congregational Sukkot dinner coming up in October. We are in the process of planning an opening event in October based on the interests sent back from the replies of the questionnaire emailed out last month. Everyone is welcome to participate in these activities. For more information contact Cindy Robertson at cmurphy311@yahoo.com or 419-297-4815.
Mazel Tov on The Birth of Your New Baby
Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop SHOP EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS We have a large selection of Judaic items that will make wonderful hostess gifts or enhance your own celebration of the High Holidays. HOURS: Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sundays 9:30 a.m. – noon
Steven and Michelle Smith, Samuel
Benjamin born on June 30, 2014 Joel Marcovitch and Erin Glatter, Lila
Elizabella born on July 25, 2014 Kyle and Abby Schwartz, Logan
(when Sunday School is in session) Other times available by appointment only. Contact Phyllis Diamond at (419) 531-5005.
Michael born on August 16, 2014
2014-2015 Torah Fund Women Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Guardians ................................................................... $300 Benefactor .................................................................. $180 Chai Units ..................................... $72, $54, $36, $18 Koach .............................................................................. $28 Pins will be given to all donors at the Benefactor and Guardian level.
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.
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Help us preserve Congregation B’nai Israel’s History
As part of our preparation to celebrate B’nai Israel’s 150th anniversary, Cathy Sperling has undertaken to pre-serve our historical memorabilia. A number of old black and white photos have been saved in our archives over the years without identification. We need your help in identifying some of the people, the events and the year in which the photo was taken. Please view the following photos and let Cathy know (sperlingcathy@gmail.com). Please reference the photo(s) by number if you can provide missing information, People in photos are numbered left to right, front to back.
Photo #64. Unknown date and event. 12th Street sanctuary. Choir? 1. 3. Cantor Julius Ulman 4. Marian Klein 5. 6. (Schuster) 9. Larry Zucker 10. 11. Dave Blumberg 12.
Photo #46. Unknown date and event. 1.
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8. Louis Ginsburg
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DAVID S. STONE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL We are looking forward to a terrific school year at B’nai Israel. We are thrilled to welcome Dara MusherEizenman to our teaching staff. She has been dedicated to our program for many years now and she will be a tremendous asset to our staff. School begins on September 7th, and we have many exciting, interactive projects and field trips planned for our students this year. Some of the trips include a trip to the Holocaust Memorial in Detroit, a grocery store mitzvah trip to benefit JFS, The Toledo Zoo Van, a trip to the Rosary Cathedral, the Hindu Temple, prepare and serve lunch at the Cherry Street Mission and more. We are planning to have a welcome back lunch on Sunday, September 7th from 11:30-12:30. All Religious school families are welcome and encouraged to join us. Kim Brody Religious School Principal
Torah Tot Class We are very pleased to offer a two year old class two times per month at CBI from 9:30 a.m.—noon. September 8th and 29th ~ October 13th and 27th
Religious School Calendar Wednesday, October 1 Sunday, October 5 - No Religious School Wednesday, October 8 - Sukkot Dinner Sunday, October 12 - serve lunch @ Cherry Street Mission Wednesday, October 15 - No Religious School Thursday, October 16 - Simchat Torah Sunday, October 19 - Toledo Zoo van visit Wednesday, October 22 Sunday, October 26 Wednesday, October 29
Sunday, September 7 - First Day Wednesday, September 10 Sunday , September 14 - Camp Miakonda Wednesday, September 17 Sunday, September 21 Wednesday, September 24 - No Religious School Sunday, September 28 - Confirmation class to Rosary Cathedral
Everybody loves
Tot Save the dates for these upcoming Tot Shabbats September 13, November 8, January 10, March 14, May 2 11:15 – noon Kiddush lunch to follow for all This service is designed for parents with their 0-5 year old children Let us know if you plan to attend! Call Michelle at 419-517-8400 or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org
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Contributions for July & August Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in Shabbat Prayer Book $65.00 the following ways: Etz Hayim Bible $100.00 * denotes B’nai Mitzvah-$13.00 Tree of Life Leaf $100.00 ** denotes Chai-$18.00 Tree of Life Stone $1000.00 *** denotes Silver-$25.00 Memorial Plaque $500.00 **** denotes double Chai - $36 A box denotes Gold-$50.00 REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL A double box denotes Platinum—$100 A bold box denotes Diamond—$100.00+ 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND Yahrzeit Albert Russell Jerry & Arlene Russell* Betty R. Smith, Beloved Mother & Grandmother Rich & Rene Rusgo, Zoe Yaffe & Ben Yaffe*** Elsie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother* Jerry & Arlene Russell* Goldie Siegman Jerry & Arlene Russell* Julia Altman Jerry & Arlene Russell* Leona Soldinger Lannie & Roanne Katzman*** Lillian Berkman, Beloved Grandmother Families of Rene Rusgo, Steven Smith & Robert Smith** Raymond Russell Jerry & Arlene Russell* Saul Korman Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Remer** Seymour Greenspoon Jim & Diane Perlman Shirley Liber, Blessed Memory Kevin & Faylayn Liber & Family** In Memory of Gertrude Perlmutter Sanford & Sharon Stein* William Sherman Dick & Alix Greenblatt Dave & Lil Perlman Kevin & Faylayn Liber & Family** Lannie & Roanne Katzman Irwin & Carol Friedman Jim & Diane Perlman Barry Greenblatt Lannie & Roanne Katzman Steve & Cathy Sperling In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Dick & Alix Greenblatt** Sanford & Sharon Stein** David & Joan Katz*** Dave & Lil Perlman Cary & Michelle Kart Steve & Cathy Sperling Jerry & Arlene Russell Jim & Kathy Sack, Marriage of Daughter Tom & Shelley Helberg* Joel Marcovitch & Erin Glatter, Birth of Child Jerry & Arlene Russell Judy Gersz, Birth of Granddaughter Steve & Cathy Sperling
Miriam Beckerman Eli & Fagie Benstein** Rona Rothschild Eli & Fagie Benstein** Speedy Recovery Howard Rosenbaum Inge Horowitz** Jeff Sherman Inge Horowitz** Jerry & Arlene Russell
Gertrude Perlmutter Kathryn Linver William Sherman David & Michelle Bader Kathryn Linver In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Jackie Nusbaum***
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
ABE & DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND In Memory of William Sherman Doris & Buz Steinberg
BOBBI & AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND In Memory of William Sherman Irwin Rosenbloom & Rochelle Russell Jim Stefango Harriet Goldberg
Yahrzeit Albert Russell, Beloved Brother Mervyn & Marlene Russell Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Mervyn & Marlene Russell Philip Papurt Richard Papurt Raymond Russell, Beloved Brother Mervyn & Marlene Russell Harry Petler Shirley Bader Hesel Cuznir, Beloved Brother Fannie Gudelman
CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND Yahrzeit Evelyn Simon, Beloved Mother Bernice Katz In Memory of William Sherman David & Joan Katz Nancy Katz Shirley Yaffe David & Teena Liber Harold & Laney Becker Ed & Marsha Dolin Ken & Aileen Pargament David & Rachelle Epstein** Perry & Laura Apelbaum Speedy Recovery Joe Greenberg Rick & Nancy Zerner*
CAMP RAMAH FUND In Memory of Barry Greenblatt Kathryn Linver
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Celia Goodman Nancy & Rick Zerner & Family In Memory of Barry Greenblatt Ira & Marlene Weisman** Harold Scheer Arlene Brookenthal William Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Simon Arlene Brookenthal Fanny Gudelman Sherrie Zaft & Caren Zaft** Ira & Marlene Weisman** Randy & Debbie Falk In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Marla Morse & Jim Schmidt Judy Gersz, Birth of Granddaughter Sherrie Zaft & Caren Zaft** Speedy Recovery Howard Rosenbaum John & Barbara Restorick** Brian & Faye Darah**
HARRIS/WILLIAMS FUND In Memory of Gertrude Perlmutter Harold & Adrienne Harris** Leon & Ellie Williams** In Honor of Dr. Sheldon Singal, Special Birthday Howard & Sandy Saviet*** Paula Creed, Special Birthday Howard & Sandy Saviet***
HARRY GOMETZ FUND Yahrzeit David A. Fettman Hope, Greg, Jeremy, Adam & Andy Davis In Memory of William Sherman Marty & Harriet Davis Lou Steingroot In Honor of Lou Steingroot, Your Retirement Ira, Kathy & Jacob Steingroot**
HELEN FINK BURKE FUND In Memory of Morton Bobowick Don & Elaine Green Barry Greenblatt Don & Elaine Green
HIDDUR/KIDDUSH FUND Yahrzeit Betty R. Smith, Beloved Sister Arlene Bachman, Vivian Loeb, Terrie Brunswick Lillian Berkman Beloved Mother Arlene Bachman, Vivian Loeb, Terrie Brunswick Mariya Meylakhov Galina Kagan & Valeri Kagan*** Minnie Remer, Beloved Mother Marlene & Arnie Remer* Shirley Post Bruce & Sheila Post* Rhoda Ruddie, Beloved Mother Carol and Bill Richman In Memory of Morton Bobowick Allan & Charlotte Kominars* Son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gottlieb Allan & Charlotte Kominars* Barry Greenblatt Rhoda Miller* Robert Saxon Helen Boxenbaum** Mark & Gretchen Zyndorf*** Gertrude Perlmutter Jerry & Arlene Russell Mark & Karen Fine Devorah Shulamit* Steve & Cathy Sperling Ron Snider & Bev Gottlieb** Philip & JoJo Markowicz***
William Sherman Jeff & Anne Bauer Eli & Fagie Benstein** Inez Cane** Mark & Karen Fine Cary & Michelle Kart Rhoda Miller* Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Paul & Rona Rothschild*** Jim & Diane Perlman Mike & Linda Shiff*** Chuck & Sandy Traugott Tom & Patti Tuschman*** In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Jeff & Anne Bauer** Dr. Eli Abramson & Nora Romanoff*** Richard & Dianna Fine Bill & June Treuhaft* Rabbi & Mrs. Alan Sokobin Rhoda Miller* Chuck & Sandy Traugott Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Hadassah & Martin Strobel Greg & Hope Davis, Jeremy’s Bar Mitzvah Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Joel Marcovitch & Erin Glatter, Birth of Child Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Paul & Rona Rothschild*** Sharon Rappaport & Stan Joehlin, Marriage Helen Boxenbaum** Chuck & Sandy Traugott Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Jim & Kathy Sack, Marriage of Daughter Howard & Ann Rosenberg*** Lou Steingroot, Retirement from CBI Jerry & Arlene Russell Speedy Recovery Miriam Beckerman Dick & Alix Greenblatt Jeff & Anne Bauer Howard Rosenbaum Jeff & Anne Bauer Jeff Sherman Kevin & Faylayn Liber & Family** David & Diane Treuhaft Joe Greenberg & Sandy Romanoff Mayer & Dee Wainstein** Fannette Terman Jerry & Arlene Russell
LIBRARY FUND Yahrzeit Andrew Winter The Winter and Vrudny Families** Bela Lipszyc Jacob Lipszyc*** Harry Zankel Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone & Family In Memory of Gertrude Perlmutter Eli & Fagie Benstein Howard & Sandy Saviet** In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Esther Kezur & Harvey Malone & Family Paul Causman**
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MARIAN & STANLEY OBERLIN FUND Yahrzeit Isadore Schall, Beloved Father Susan & Alan Schall MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND In Memory of Gertrude Perlmutter Harry Schulman In Honor of Jim & Diane Perlman, New Home Chuck & Sharon Schwartz** Speedy Recovery Jeff Sherman Jeff & Anne Bauer
MICHAEL & RENEE QUIROGA FUND Yahrzeit Melvin Newmark, Beloved Brother Ruth & Jerold Gold Sadie Lieberman Karen Lieberman & Bruce Lieberman** In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday William & Betty Quiroga Greg & Hope Davis, Jeremy's Bar Mitzvah Jerry & Ruth Gold*
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Yahrzeit A. Jack Walkin, Beloved Father Saundra W. Yaffe* Aaron Levison Lee & Gail Kwait** Benjamin Freedman David & Lori Friedes Eunice Freedman, Beloved Mother David & Lori Friedes** Helen Lesky Jack & Diana Lipszyc*** James Schroeder Richard Schroeder Joseph Friedman Eileen Manoff & Family Roza Stahl Pinsky Family*** Sadye Rabb David & Lori Friedes Sarah Gallis, Beloved Mother & Bubbye Sondra Gallis and Family Shirley Liber Myer Liber Family** In Memory of Elaine Stelzer Judy Gersz & Family William Sherman Ken & Chris Brochin** Lee & Gail Kwait** Lois Levison David & Diane Treuhaft Henry Winkler*** Father of Joel Mahoney Kim, Stuart, Josh & Emmie Brody
Gertrude Perlmutter Doris Davis Judy Gersz and Family Lois Levison Stan & Karen Zupnick* In Honor of Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Dr. & Mrs. James Eisenberg*** Lee & Gail Kwait Ted & Sonja Pinsky*** Jim & Kathy Sack, Marriage of Daughter Rena Mann* Jerry & Arlene Russell*
SAMUEL SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND In Memory of William Sherman Dr. & Mrs. Milo L. Danzeisen Savage & Associates, Inc. Alice Applebaum** Bud & Barbara McGrew** Sanford & Sharon Stein* Chuck & Sharon Schwartz** Jim & Arlene Rose Barry & Cheryl Himmel*** Judi Young***
SHERWIN & NAOMI KRIPKE FUND Yahrzeit Linwood Miller Jr. Rhoda Miller & Family Sally Wexler Rhoda Miller & Family Aaron Levison Ira Levison Family*** Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather Eleanor Golding, Marla & Rick Osgood & Family, Cindy & Howard Feldstein & Family, Mark Feldstein & Family Naomi Kripke Joanie & Larry Kripke*** In Memory of Morton Bobowick Larry & Joanie Kripke Rabbi Aaron Intrater, Beloved Father Neal & Lisa Intrater & Family** Dr. Roseline Intrater, Beloved Mother Neal & Lisa Intrater & Family** Gertrude Perlmutter Ira Levison Family** Stuart & Kim Brody Dick & Alix Greenblatt Larry & Joanie Kripke** Chuck & Fran Weinblatt Jim & Bonnie Swartz* Larry & Phyllis Levey** Kim, Stuart, Josh & Emmie Brody Marcia Liber Jim Kujawa and Family William Sherman Larry & Joanie Kripke Shirley Yaffe Larry & Joanie Kripke
In Honor of Joel Marcovitch & Erin Glatter, Birth of Daughter Chuck & Fran Weinblatt Eli Benstein, Special Birthday Chuck & Fran Weinblatt Mrs. Betty Linver, Special Birthday Larry & Joanie Kripke** Rhoda Miller, Special Birthday Inge Horowitz** Speedy Recovery Jeff Sherman Matthew & Jill Kripke** Joe Greenberg Jim & Bonnie Swartz**
TRIBUTE FUND Yahrzeit Maurice Levey Elaine Levey Melvin Albert, Beloved Father Larry Albert** Morris Karp Marvin Karp Elaine Levey In Memory of All Our Loved Ones Art, Marcia & Mark Friedman Rachel Wajskol Dr. & Mrs. Aron Wajskol*** Susan Albert, Beloved Mother Larry Albert** In Memory of William Sherman Charles & Helene Helburn** Gary & Nancy Beren*** Steve & Debbe Skutch**
YOUTH ACTIVTIES FUND Yahrzeit Sarah Cooperman Florence Ostrow*** In Memory of William Sherman Hazzan Jamie Gloth & Bina Carr** Father Rabbi Aaron Intrater, Beloved Father Neal & Lisa Intrater & Family** Dr. Roseline Intrater, Beloved Mother Neal & Lisa Intrater & Family** In Your Honor David & Joan Katz Neal Intrater** TORAH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS In Memory of Morton Bobowick Harry & Leeta Nistel Barry Greenblatt Belle Swartz Harry & Leeta Nistel Harold Scheer Marilyn J. Reinstein Harry & Leeta Nistel William Sherman Marilyn J. Reinstein Bill Swartz Shirley Tochtermann Phyllis Diamond Harry & Leeta Nistel Sherrie Zaft In Honor of Jerry & Diane Phillips, Marriage of Their Son Belle Swartz
Steve & Beth Steinberg Carl & Laraine Brywczynski Scott Walsh Speedy Recovery Elaine Levey Larry Albert** Marvin Karp Larry Albert**
WASSERSTROM CHAPEL FUND Yahrzeit Rita Jane Wasserstrom, Beloved Mother Joseph Wasserstrom Rita Jane Wasserstrom, Beloved Mother Adele Millman
Daily services Sundays: 9:30 AM Mon.-Thurs: 7:00 AM, 5:45 PM Friday: 7:00 AM, 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM
* Holidays service times vary. See calendar for further details.
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Jewish Family Service To Offer New Program for Seniors The Patient Advocate Program, to begin this fall, connects Jewish seniors with trained volunteers who will ensure they get the most out of their medical appointments. Volunteers will assist individuals by helping to identify questions, concerns, or symptoms prior to the appointment that they would like to discuss with the physician, accompany them to the doctor’s office, provide support and advocacy to ensure full understanding of the information being provided, and present a summary of the appointment to the individual. To learn more or to volunteer, contact Liz Witter, LSW, at 419-724-0406.
SEPTEMBER YAHRZEITS September 1, 2015
6 Elul
Benzion Cuznir, Hyman Kigel, Irene Kronick, Isadore Schall, Robert Wallick
September 2, 2015
7 Elul
Stanley Leeper, Harry Zankel
September 3, 2015
8 Elul
Manuel Ganch, Harry Gometz, William Hirsch, Reuben Marenberg, Philip Papurt, Jean B. Schwartz, Goldie Siegman
September 4, 2015
9 Elul
Julia Altman, Morris B. Singer
September 5, 2015
10 Elul
Mollie Leibovitz, Vivian Portnoy
September 6, 2015
11 Elul
Dorothy Duckworth, Sam Helberg, Ruth Lepold, Albert Perlman, Sam Mainwold, Henry Salzman, Max Steinberg, Fred Wexler
September 7, 2015
12 Elul
Theodore Gersz, Arthur Klein, Bernard Kozel, David R. Rubin, Jacob Yuro
September 8, 2015
13 Elul
Dave Blumberg, Edith Friedmar, Shirley Fruchtman, Howard Yaffe
September 9, 2015
14 Elul
Clara Katcher, Elinor Brochin
September 10, 2015
15 Elul
Samuel Kohler, Golda Lieberman, Brenda Lynne Forman, Abe Kigel, Melvin Newmark
September 11, 2015 September 12, 2015
16 Elul 17 Elul
Beverly Fradkin, Herman Goldhammer, Theresa Gottschalk, Evelyn Krauss, Evelyn Simon Shirley Post, Mabel Smith, Abe M. Steinberg, Phyllis Unger, Leon H. Yaffe
September 13, 2015
18 Elul
Louis Danziger, Sol C. Guttenberg, Helen Trattner
September 14, 2015
19 Elul
Lawrence Beckerman, Charles Kale, Saul Korman, Samuel Ravin, Joseph Sakheim, Bernie Vogel
September 15, 2015
20 Elul
Jacob Baneth
September 16, 2015
21 Elul
Frieda Caplan, Paul Sussman
September 17, 2015
22 Elul
William Goldstein, Kathryn Limerick
September 18, 2015
23 Elul
Hillel Frankel, William Hamerman, Sadye Rabb, Phillip Tilchen
September 19, 2015
24 Elul
Julia Gerson, Edwin Goldstein, Maurice Levey, Norman Levitin, James Schroeder
September 20, 2015
25 Elul
Norman Katcher, Maxwell J. Malkin, Dina Millsberg
September 21, 2015
26 Elul
Celia Fishbein, Morris Kornblet
September 22, 2015
27 Elul
David Barry, Sadie Damrauer, Benjamin H. Goldstein, Lorna Neuman
September 23, 2015
28 Elul
Esther Friedman, Ida B. Goldman, Rose Karp, Albert Russell
September 24, 2015
29 Elul
Joseph Schwartz, Isadore Shall, Eva Soldinger, Dorothy M. Steinberg, Sally Wexler
September 25, 2015
1 Tishrei
Pearl Benjamin, Jack Burke, Anthony Grande, Paula G. Rosenbloom, Raymond Russell
September 26, 2015
2 Tishrei
Morris Greenberg, Ruth Katz, Josephine Teitlebaum, Ralph Wahrman, Rita Jane Wasserstrom, Jennie Wittenberg
September 27, 2015
3 Tishrei
Howard S. Cooperman, Louis Nesenman, Charles Sack, William Shore
September 28, 2015
4 Tishrei
Leo Krawetz, Samuel Levin, Dora Swigert
September 29, 2015
5 Tishrei
Pearl Bookman, Ray E. Franks, Benjamin Freedman, Martha Gerber, Phillip Horowitz, Lina Plaut, Beatrice Wallick
September 30, 2015
6 Tishrei
Rita Tauber
When the Temple stood in Jerusalem, the Jewish people used lulav and etrog on the first day of Sukkot. Once the Temple was destroyed, the rabbis decreed that all Jews should wave the lulav and etrog all seven days as a remembrance of Temple days. If you wish to purchase a Lulav & Etrog, please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org by Monday, September 15, 2014. Price: $48 per set. 13
IN APPRECIATION
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS
CBI GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SYNAGOGUE: Thank you to our friends at B’nai Israel who made generous contributions in memory of my beloved husband, Billy. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. Helene Sherman United Way Employer Matched Donation from Stuart Brody CORRECTION FROM AUGUST BULLETIN:
In Honor of the Greenspoon Family Reunion from Perlmans, and related families.
6th
Jim Swartz
70 years
23rd
Zale Kohler
80 years
25th
Dave Perlman
95 years
28th
Mervyn Russell
80 years
Welcome New Members Rick and Nancy Zerner
Neal & Lisa Intrater and Family
KIDDUSH SPONSOR
Get Ready for Sukkot Build
If you enjoy sharing Shabbat with the congregation at our weekly Kiddush Luncheon, please consider SPONSORING A KIDDUSH to mark special occasions or to honor or remember friends and family. Contributions made to the Hiddur Fund also help underwrite the Kiddush on those occasions when there are no designated sponsors.
Sukkah build will be Sunday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a wrench & a ratchet set. * Rain date is Sunday, October 5, 2014.
A CALL TO THE BIMAH
Cost to sponsor a simple Kiddush is $300.00.
WOULD YOU LIKE AN HONOR?
Consider sharing the cost with a friend or family member.
Please call the office at (419) 517-8400, or Howard Rosenbaum at (419) 517-3953, if you would like to be a reader or do an ark opening for the High Holidays.
*** Donations to a non-sponsored Kiddush Luncheons are appreciated. Contact the office for more information.
Please call the synagogue office, 419-517-8400 Or email mcarr@cbitoledo.org
SIMCHA TREE Leaves – $100.00 Donation
Stones - $1,000.00 Donation
The following leaves have recently been selected for inscription on our B’nai Israel Simcha Tree, The Tree of Life:
In Honor of William Sherman And His Commitment to B’nai Israel’s Morning Minyan From Your Special Friends
In Honor of Shirley and Zale Kohler On Their 80th Birthdays Love, Barbara & Bud McGrew and Marcia & Joe Goldberg
In Honor of Dolores Guinn Bat Mitzvah August 30, 2014 Parashat Shof’tim From Your Special Friends
In Honor of Dolores Guinn Bat Mitzvah August 30, 2014 Parashat Shof’tim From B’nai Israel Friends 14
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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL STAFF Ivor Lichterman ............................................................ Hazzan ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Howard Rosenbaum ......................................Minyan Leader Kim Brody ...................................... Religious School Principal kbrody@cbitoledo.org
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560 Address Service Requested
Michelle Carr ..................................................... Administrator mcarr@cbitoledo.org Rhoda Miller .................. Community Outreach Coordinator rmiller@cbitoledo.org Rachel Noleff/Brynna Post .................... Co-Youth Directors bitusy419@gmail.com Sharon Rappaport ......................................... Sisterhood Rep Cindy Robertson ......................................Sisterhood 2.0 Rep Bruce Post ....................................................... Men’s Club Rep Sam Zack ...........................................................USY President EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President .................................................................. Jeff Bauer Vice President of Administration ................ Alix Greenblatt Vice President of Religious Affairs ............. Ellen Federman Vice President of Youth Activities Michael Portnoy Secretary .................................................. Stephen Goldberg Treasurer ......................................................... Chuck Traugott BOARD OF TRUSTEES Stuart Brody, David Friedes, Marc Glasser, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Bruce Post, Sharon Rappaport, Howard Rosenbeg, Jerry Russell, Debbie Spangenthal, Fran Weinblatt Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum
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SAVE THE DATES September 1
Labor Day Office Closed
September 7-9
Rummage Sale Drop-off 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
September 7
Religious School Opening/Car Wash
September 14-16
Rummage Sale 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 20
Selichot
September 21
Kever Avot
September 24– 26
Rosh Hashanah
September 25
Tashlich
September 28
Sisterhood Opening Meeting/Sukkah Build
October 3-4
Yom Kippur /Break the Fast
October 9 - 10
Sukkot & Sukkot Dinner
October 16-17
Shmini Atzeret/Simcha Torah Celebration
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