September 2016 bulletin

Congregation B’nai Israel

A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org

150 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel

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Congregation B’nai Israel is proud to honor its

with a calendar of events and celebrations

Opening weekend: September 16-18, 2016

Hazzan and Jan Lichterman, the officers and staff of Congregation B’nai Israel wish our members and friends a happy and prosperous New Year filled with good health and peace.

Please see page 4 for High Holiday Schedule

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

Things Can Change

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

Our 150th – How do we ensure the 200th?

One hundred fifty years is a long time. Toledo had been incorporated for only 29 years.

The year before, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, and Vice President Andrew Johnson became President. In the first 50 years of our congregational history, our predecessors would hear about the great Chicago fire, Custer’s Last Stand, dedication of the Statue of Liberty, opening of Ellis Island as the main entry for new Americans, the Spanish-American War, the Wright Brothers’ first flight, the San Francisco Earthquake, and the beginning of the First World War. Toledo institutions founded during our first half century included the Toledo University of Arts and Trades (now the University of Toledo), the Toledo Public Library, Libbey Glass Company, Tiedke’s Department Store, Toledo Zoological Gardens, the Toledo Museum of Art, and the Willys-Overland automobile plant. We have to wonder if they could have imagined what our lives and world would be like now.

So how did we survive as a congregation? Some luck must have been involved, but that alone would not suffice.

The key ingredients were provided by our founders and all those who came before us. What were those ingredients? The very same that are the heart of our anniversary year activities: celebration of their Jewish faith, honoring their heritage, and inspiring others, including us. That is how we got to be 150. These same ingredients, plus perhaps a little luck, and certainly with planning for the future of Congregation B’nai Israel, are what we need as we move forward. What will our world look like 150 years from now, or even 50 years from now? What can we do to build a wonderful future for those who come after us? We must do all we can so that those future members of our congregation will be inspired by our actions, so that they will know that we have honored not only our past but also our future, and so that they may celebrate their presence as a healthy and joyous Conservative Jewish community right here in the greater Toledo area.

We certainly have a lot of our congregants hard at work to bring these ideas to reality. I am thinking not only of our wonderful army of volunteers for the anniversary celebrations this year, but also the many others who contribute to make our kehilla, our sacred community, the wonderful extended family that is CBI. You may ask yourself how you might contribute. Well, I will try to answer that in future columns. But for now, let me just say that I and the other members of the board, Cantor Lichterman, and our office staff have lots of ideas and are eager to help you get involved. Your fellow congregants will be inspired, feel honored, and will celebrate with you.

Happy anniversary to us!

Howard Rosenberg

S.O.A.P.

Daily Services Schedule

(Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program)

Wednesday, September 7

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 No charge This is the only SOAP in September.

We will resume after the High Holidays.

Mon.-Thurs:

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

Friday:

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

Saturday:

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

Sunday:

9:30 a.m.

(When Religious School is in session)

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High Holiday Schedule A CALL TO THE BIMAH WOULD YOU LIKE AN HONOR? Please call the office at (419) 517-8400, or Howard Rosenbaum at (419) 517-3953, if you would like to be a reader, have an aliyah, or do an ark opening for the High Holidays. We are looking for new people to participate this year. If you have never had an honor, please consider one for the High Holidays!

SELICHOT at CBI

EREV ROSH HASHANAH Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting

Saturday, September 24

Sunday, October 2

with Temple Shomer Emunim

6:00 p.m.

6:55 p.m.

Selichot Program and Special Movie Selichot Service

ROSH HASHANAH (fir st day) Morning Service Family Service Mincha/Maariv Candlelighting

Monday, October 3

8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:53 p.m.

KEVER AVOT - CEMETERY SERVICE Sunday, September 25

Beth Shalom Cemetery

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

11:00 a.m.

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

Tuesday, October 4

8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:51 p.m.

TASHLICH

Sunday, October 9 9:30 a.m.

Friday, October 7

6:00 p.m.

6:47 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.

Saturday, October 8 Morning Service Mincha Shabbat Ends

8:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

(Shabbat Shuvah)

9:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

7:44 p.m

EREV SUKKOT

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

Service 6:30 p.m.

YOM KIPPUR

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

Candlelighting 6:40 p.m.

SUKKOT ( fir st day)

Monday, October 17 Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Mincha/Maariv 10:30 a.m.

Candlelighting 7:31 p.m.

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

Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Yizkor 11:00 a.m.

Mincha 4:45 p.m.

Neila 6:00 p.m.

Fast Ends 7:38 p.m.

SUKKOT (second day)

Tuesday, October 18 Morning Service 9:00 a.m.

Mincha 1:00 p.m.

Candlelighting 7:29 p.m.

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

Please see page 7 for Lulav and Etrog information.

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Congregational News………………………………………….

September Special Birthdays 9

Welcome to New Members Daniel, Holley, Eva, and Joseph LaPlante

Leon Kwait

Stanford and Sheila Odesky

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Bonnie, Rebecca and Seth Berland Jim Wilson

Mazel Tov To

Condolences

Jim and Tova Eisenberg on the birth of their grandson, Raffi Joseph Lafferty. Parents are Amy and Adam Lafferty of Santa Monica, California.

Our synagogue family mourns the loss of The Honorable David A. Katz, husband of Joan Katz, father of

Erin Glatter and Joel Marcovitch on the birth of their son, Ari Joseph.

Linda and Joel Beren, Michael and Robin Katz, and Debbie Katz and Jon Liebenthal.

Eric Lauber on his engagement to Jessica Dominic.

Marjorie Reinwald Romanoff, mother of Buz and Hedva Romanoff

Bruce and Sheila Post on their son Jordon’s acceptance to The University of Pittsburgh Medical School, and also his engagement to Jerica Kaesler.

Bessie Lang, mother of Sharon Hoicowitz Magalene Stonecipher, mother of Wanda Wachsman

Judy Gersz on the birth of her grandson Shane William. His parents are Mike and Sara Gersz of Dublin, Ohio.

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

You have supported B’nai Israel during your lifetime. Please consider B’nai Israel in your will and other estate planning.

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

Bat Mitzvah……………………………………………………….

Eleanora Richards will be called to the Tor ah as a Bat Mitzvah at Congr egation B’nai Israel on September 10, 2016. Eleanora is the daughter of Andrea and Mark Richards, sister of Samuel, granddaughter of the late Fred and Paula Flox, and RobertIan Salit of Panama City Beach, Florida.

Eleanora is an 8th grade student at Arbor Hills Junior High. Eleanora enjoys playing clarinet, swimming, Kadima, Destination Imagination, Friendship Circle, and spending time with her friends. Some of her favorite memories are from her summers spent at Camp Wise.

Eleanora would like to thank Cantor Lichterman and Fagie Benstein for all the support and preparation for this important day. The Richards family looks forward to celebrating her very special day with friends and family.

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From our very first days in downtown Toledo to our current home in Sylvania, we are grateful to reach this occasion

“Together then, let us build on past achievements, strengthening the vital traditions we have inherited, while simultaneously and boldly adapting to changes that our future may necessitate. Thus will we ensure that Congregation B’nai Israel remains in the forefront of Jewish Toledo, serving the needs of congregation and community, Torah and Clal Israel, and ultimately in the service of God.” Hazzan Ivor Yitzchak Lichterman

I am very excited to come back to Toledo for this occasion. I look back at my years at B’nai Israel as ones filled with lots of good memories, wonderful friends, and spiritual growth. It will be wonderful to reconnect with friends and see the progress B’nai Israel has made and where it will head in the years ahead.

Rabbi Michael N. Ungar

“I am very grateful to be part of this remarkable

celebration. My family has been connected to B’nai Israel for more than 75 years--Rabbi Goldberg officiated at my grandparent's wedding, and my father celebrated his Bar Mitzvah there. I have many fond memories of attending holiday services with my grandmother and the rest of my extended family.

As I started my rabbinic studies, I became profoundly aware of the impact of B’nai Israel's leadership on American Judaism. I was especially inspired by Rabbi Pearlmutter's work in creating a more inclusive approach to Conservative Judaism. I very much look forward to the opportunity to honor this community that means so much to me and my family”.

Rabbi Daniel Stein

“We owe a great debt of gratitude to our founders and those who worked with diligence and love this past century and a half so that we may have this vibrant congregation today. At this time in our history, we can rededicate ourselves to repay that debt by working with equal diligence and love to ensure a bright future for Congregation B’nai Israel, and for the Toledo Jewish community.”

Howard C. Rosenberg, President

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Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB

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

Congregations

Tuesday, September 27 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

At C.B.I.

B’nai Israel and Etz Chayim

The Debt of Tamar

by Nicole Dweck

Rummage Sale

SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB

Yet another team effort to Rummage again at Etz Chayim!

Tuesday, September 6 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

At Panera on Central Ave.

May We Be Forgiven,

by A.M. Homes

Sale at Etz Chayim: Sunday, November 6 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Monday, November 7 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

SISTERHOOD 2.0 MAJ NIGHTS Sunday, Tuesday,

September 11 September 27

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

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

All are Welcome!

Lulav & Etrog

SAVE THE DATE!

ORDER YOURS NOW!

Sisterhood Opening Breakfast Meeting

If you wish to purchase a set for

Sukkot, please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

by Friday, September 23, 2016

Sunday, October 30th at 10:00am Our program will feature the confirmation students of CBI who went on an exciting trip this summer to Israel with the Hazzan. They will be speaking to us about their memorable experiences in Israel.

Price: $48 per set The ancient rabbis decreed that all Jews should wave the lulav and etrog all seven days as a remembrance of Temple days.

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School

We have embarked on an exciting school year with our chaverim from Etz Chayim. It is wonderful to have all of our students and staff together again under one roof. Our welcome back breakfast was a tremendous success and we are looking forward to a great school year!

We are thrilled to have Rabbi Evan Rubin, Gina Black, Megan Vandyke, and Cindy Becker joining our teaching staff from Etz Chayim. Rabbi Rubin will be teaching on both Sundays and Wednesdays. Our parent/child class will begin on September 18 for ages three and under. The class will be taught by Megan Vandyke and be held from 10:30-12:00. The focus of the curriculum will be on Jewish holidays, Hebrew and Judaics. There is no charge for the class.

See calendar for details and contact Kbrody@cbitoledo.org if you are interested.

We are looking forward to many joint programs throughout the school year. A lone soldier is coming in from the Cleveland area to speak to 6th-10th graders from Shomer Emunim and students from our David S. Stone Religious School on October 9.

Taschlich will also take place prior to the speaker for all congregants from Etz Chayim and Congregation B’nai Israel. Classes will also participate in the high holiday food drive by delivering items to the JFS Food bank as well as organizing items.

Peter Silverman is dedicated to keep our twinning program going, and to continue to grow relationships with our students here with our chaverim in the Partnership Region of the Western Galilee. He recently returned from a visit to Israel where he met with the teachers face to face. I was also fortunate to meet with the director of the program here at CBI, so that we can make this an amazing opportunity for our students.

Our Hire a Mensch Program was an overwhelming success last year as a fundraiser to help the kids offset their trip to Israel. It is too early to fundraise for the next Israel trip, but we have had continued requests for the program, so we are going to implement it again to help the students fundraise for USY/Kadima. They can earn money to attend conventions and programs throughout the year by YOU hiring a mensch for your needs. A portion of all the proceeds will go directly to Social Action Tikkun Olam (SATO).

Kim Brody, Principal

David S. Stone Religious School September, 2016 Sunday

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NO Religious School (RS)

Wednesday

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RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday 11 RS 9:30-12:00, JFGT Art Festival 11:30 children’s component ages 8 and under Wednesday

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RS 4:30-6:00

HIRE A MENSCH!

Help support BITUSY and Kadima

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

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES JUNIOR CONGREGATION

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on both days of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur. Sam Falk will be leading the services with the help of our Youth Department. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade.

Sunday 18 RS 9:30-12:00 First parent/child class ages 3 and under 10:30-12:00 Wednesday

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BABYSITTING will be available DURING HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES 10:30 am-12:30 pm INFANT THROUGH 4 YEARS OLD (Children must be pre-registered)

RS 4:30-6:00

Sunday 25 RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus Sept. 22-25, Akron, Ohio Wednesday

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

RS 4:30-6:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Adult Education……………………………………………….

Adult Hebrew Beginner Class - Learn to read and write Hebrew Wednesdays, September 21 - December 21, 2016 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at C.B.I. Taught by Sharon Lapitsky Tuition: $25 for entire session (All materials will be provided) Your payment will reserve your spot!

Please call the office at 419-517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org for more information.

Advanced class (Conversational Hebrew) will take place from January-March, 2017.

More details to follow.

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning: Adult Education Series Join us for our snack and learn programs continuing each month through June.

NO charge. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, September 11, 2016 4:00 p.m.

Please note time change. Calendar is incorrect.

"Discovering the Truth in the Torah" Presenter: Phil Markowicz BITUSY/Kadima at Maumee Bay State Park

BITUSY/ Kadima…………………………………………………

CRUSY Fall Boards and Freshman Kinnus When: September 22 - 25, 2016 Where: Beth El Congregation 750 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH

Lounge Night Wednesday, September 14 6:30-8:00p.m.

Cost: $190 (thr ough September 3) ($290 after September 4)

ALL USY and KADIMA kids are invited!

Scholarships are available through the online registration.

Registration for USYers is due no later than September 12.

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September Yahrzeits……………………………………………

STAFF

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

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

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

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Contributions …………………………………………………..

Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways: * denotes B’nai Mitzvah $13.00 ** denotes Chai $18.00 *** denotes Silver $25.00 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before August 15, 2016 150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

In Honor of

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

Yahrzeit

Betty Smith Howard Smith Rene’ and Rich Rusgo, Zoe and Ben Yaffe** Lillian Berkman Rene’ Rusgo* Harry Petler Shirley Bader Seymour Greenspoon Michelle and Alan Blumberg*

Nate and Nancy Danziger, Special Anniversary Margie Rusgo Alix and Dick Greenblatt, Special Anniversary Fagie and Eli Benstein** Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Uncle Dave and Aunt Lil Perlman*** Diane and Jim Perlman Richard Zanville Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff, Special Sue and Joel Zanville Anniversary Inge Horowitz** Morris Karp Sylvan Frank, Chair of Pharmaceutics Marvin Karp Arlene and Jerry Russell* Elaine Levey Betty Smith In Memory of Lillian Berkman Richard Lazar Arlene Moses Bachman,Vivian Sanford and Sharon Stein* Moses Loeb, Terrie Berkman David Scheer Brunswick*** Rona and Paul Rothschild*** Goldie Siegman Marlene and Arnie Remer Jerry and Arlene Russell* David Katz Elsie Siegman Fagie and Eli Benstein*** Julia Altman Hazzan Jamie Gloth and Bina Jerry and Arlene Russell Carr** Norman Levitan Steve and Cathy Sperling* His Loving Family**** Sanford and Sharon Stein* Saul Korman Marlene and Arnie Remer Marlene and Arnie Remer** Harry and Leeta Nistel*** Leona Soldinger Arlene Moses Bachman*** Roanne and Lannie Katzman Roanne and Lannie Katzman Joel and Sue Zanville Marjorie Romanoff Marlene and Arnie Remer Roanne and Lannie Katzman Fran and Chuck Weinblatt David Scheer, Father, Mentor, Physician, Patriarch The Dr. David Scheer Children

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of

Alix and Dick Greenblatt, Special Anniversary Ted and Kay Miller**

In Memory of

Richard Lazar Ira Weisman** David Katz David Scheer Fannie Gudelman 11

$65.00 $100.00 $100.00 $1000.00 $500.00

Yahrzeit

Bela Lipszyc The Lipszyc Family*** Benzion Cuznir Fanny Gudelman Rachel Wajskol Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol*** Julia Altman Marlene and Merv Russell* Philip Papurt Richard Papurt***

CAMP RAMAH FUND

In Memory of

Richard Lazar David Katz Marjorie Romanoff Bessie Lang Kathryn Linver

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

In Honor of

Marty and Harriet Davis, Special Anniversary Margie Rusgo David Katz

In Memory of Lou Steingroot** Marty and Harriet Davis**

Marjorie Romanoff Marty and Harriet Davis HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

In Honor of

Don Green, Special Birthday Jim and Bonnie Swartz**

In Memory of

Mike Gordon Phyllis Levey David Katz Elaine and Don Green

Contributions …………………………………………………..

HIDDUR FUND

In Honor of

Maxine Roth, Speedy Recovery Arlene and Jerry Russell

David Katz

In Memory of

Ann and Howard Rosenberg** David Scheer Arlene and Jerry Russell Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Marjorie Romanoff Phyllis Diamond Jerry and Arlene Russell Anne and Jeff Bauer Shirley Gerber

Yahrzeit

Eunice Freedman Lori and David Friedes*** Helen Lesky The Lipszyc Family*** Shirley Post Bruce, Sheila, Jordon and Brynna Post**** Henrietta Rosenberg Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Max Steinberg Michelle and Cary Kart**

David Katz

In Memory of Matt, Jill, Sari, Asher, and Chase Kripke**** Bert and Debbie Spangenthal** Allen and Rita Cohen** Rhonda Kucinski** Rhoda Miller** The Brody Family Rick and Marla Osgood Eleanor Golding** Joan and Larry Kripke****

Podolsky Family Michael Gordon Marjorie Romanoff Joan and Larry Kripke Phyllis Levey Susan Chaplik ** Bessie Lang Sandy Romanoff and Joe Greenberg

Yahrzeit

Betty Smith Steven and Michelle Smith** Naomi Kripke Joanie and Larry Kripke** Linwood Miller, Jr. Rhoda Miller and Family Clara Katcher Marty and Rita Katcher**

MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

David Katz

In Memory of Ellen and Gary Petler Bea Ryan and Joe Weisberg***

Jack Lane

Yahrzeit

Vivian and Paul Grossman James Schroeder Richard Schroeder Sadie Bustow Ellen and Gary Petler Sarah Gallis Sondra Gallis and Family

MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND

Yahrzeit

Isadore Schall, Beloved Father Susan and Alan Schall

MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND LIBRARY FUND

David Katz

In Memory of

Rick and Nancy Zerner**** Nancy Katz** Sherrie Zaft David Scheer Marjorie Romanoff Sherrie Zaft

Yahrzeit

Julius Walker Marv and Barbara Walker*** Evelyn Simon, Beloved Mother Bernice Katz SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

In Honor of

Adam Davis, Bar Mitzvah Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Alix and Dick Greenblatt, Special Anniversary Rhoda Miller**

In Memory of

Richard Lazar Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone

Yahrzeit

In Honor of

Ruth Gold, Special Birthday Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff

In Memory of

David Scheer Andrew Winter Jeff and Diane Goldstein The Winter and Vrudny Families** David Katz Harry Zankel Ruth and Jerry Gold Esther Kezur and Family Jeff and Diane Goldstein

LILY E. BARON FUND

In Memory of

Richard Lazar Ellie and Leon Williams**

Yahrzeit

Ruth Lepold Ellie and Leon Williams**

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Memory of

Richard Lazar Harvey and Marcia Eiser Grossman David Katz Richard and Phyllis Bernstein*** Fran and Chuck Weinblatt** Caren Zaft**

Contributions …………………………………………………..

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Yahrzeit

Roza Stahl The Pinsky Family** Aaron Levison Lee and Gail Kwait** BOBBI AND AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND

In Honor of

Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Rochelle Russell and Irky Rosenbloom

In Memory of

David Katz Rochelle Russell and Irky Rosenbloom SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND

In Memory of

David Katz Helene Sherman

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND

Yahrzeit

Sarah Cooperman Florence Ostrow** TRIBUTE FUND

In Honor of

Marty and Harriet Davis, Special Anniversary Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff

In Memory of

Marlene Weisman Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff** Richard Lazar Mira Sonders** Donald and Mary Perlmutter** Deborah and Kelly Randall Phyllis Levey Sandy Pinstein David Scheer Bruce and Jo Ellen Friedman*** Marjorie Romanoff Bill and Carol Richman Faylayn and Kevin Liber****

In Memory of

David Katz Bob and Lynne Wengrow*** Phyllis Diamond*** Rona and Paul Rothschild*** Bud and Barbara McGrew** Sandy and Chuck Traugott** Shirley Tochtermann and Family** Ilene and Allen Miller** Arlene and Jerry Russell* Alix and Dick Greenblatt* Elsie Liber Stu and Jo-Jo Goldberg Lil and Dave Perlman Gerry and Joan Glassberg Jim and Arlene Rose Selma Master Sharon and Paul Frankel Arlene Brookenthal Merv and Marlene Russell Cindy and Howard Feldstein** Marla and Mark Holtzman Debbie and Steve Dolgin Barry Nistel and Amy Saltzstein** Randy Abramson and Michael Lieberman** Brad and Jan Dolgin** Marvin and Marilyn Jacobs*** Stephanie and Jeff Judis*** Andrew Mahler*** Ira Weisman*** Bill and Carol Richman Norma Moses Toby Chabon-Berger* Barry and Cheryl Himmel*** Steve and Bobbie Gordon*** Terry and Sam D. Roth**** Sharon and Dale Schiff**** Diane and Jim Perlman Allyson Wexler & Josh and Tracy Juran Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tutelian

David Katz

In Memory of

Inge Horowitz, Dr. Mark Horowitz and Family, and Dr. Cheryl Troy and Family Liebenthal, Podolsky & Levine Ltd. William Ciralsky Lorin Zaner Hadassah and Martin Strobel Judge and Mrs. Peter C. Economus

Yahrzeit

Karen Alexander Ken Alexander** Samuel Kohler Zale and Shirley Kohler*** Norman Levitin Howard and Jenny Levitin** Sadie Damrauer Marvin and Peggy Damrauer*** Seymour Greenspoon Diane and Jim Perlman

Frances I. Wexler and Alan & Erin Wexler purchased ten (10) prayer books in memory of David Katz.

JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TORAH FUND In Honor of

Harley and Stacey Kripke

Ruth Gold, Special Birthday Arnie and Marlene Remer Phyllis Diamond

Jeff and Judy Cohen

In Memory of

Les Greenblatt Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Glenda and Art Harris

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Marlene Weisman Gerald Feldstein and Corrine Adler David Katz Beatrice Goldman Gerald Feldstein and Corrine Adler

Contributions …………………………………………………..

SIMCHA TREE The following stones and leaves have recently been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree: STONE In honor of the marriages of Sarah Beren & Jon Karelitz 9/6/2009 Stephanie Beren & Jeremy Nathaniel 9/4/2016 Joshua Beren & Samantha Schiff 3/28/2015 From their parents- Joel & Linda Beren

LEAVES In Honor of The Kripke and Steinberg Families And all who made the amazing CBI 2016 Confirmation trip to Israel possible From Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

In Honor of Bar Mitzvah of Adam Davis August 6, 2016

Leaves – $100.00 Donation

Stones - $1,000.00 Donation

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

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

Women Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education You are Torah Fund—at any level:

GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Guardians.............................................$300 Benefactor ...........................................$180 Chai Units ................ ...$72, $54, $36, $18 Koach…………..…………………........$28 Pins will be given to all Benefactor and Guardian level donors.

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

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

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

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

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SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 9, 2016

Shop at MEIJER. You can help fight local hunger!

CBI S U K K A H B U I L D

The Meijer Simply Give campaign runs from from July 31 to September 24 at the Central Avenue store and benefits the

Jewish Family Service Food Pantry!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday evening, October 23, 2016

You can help by purchasing a $10 card at Meijer during those days.

Meijer will then give $20 to JFS.

SIMCHAT TORAH 150th Celebration

Make your dollars go ever further!

Double Match Days

September 1st through September 3rd During these three days, purchasing a $10 card will result in a $30 donation!

Cards also available at Meijer!

Please note: The office will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day.

10:00am

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SAVE THE DATE! Congregation B’nai Israel is the ONLY place to be on Saturday, December 3, 2016!

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

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID

Sylvania, OH Permit No. 42

Address Service Requested

Save the date for a

SPECTACULAR MUSICAL EVENING Featuring Hazzanim Andrea Markowicz Jamie Gloth and Ivor Lichterman, Delicious cuisine by Jeff Sherman We have many other surprises, too!

More details coming soon!

Join B’nai Israel for BREAK THE FAST Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Immediately following Neila service at approximately 7:38 p.m.

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

$18 adults

$9 children ages 3-12

RESERVATIONS

children 2 and under no charge

REQUIRED

Open to everyone. Reservation deadline: October 6, 2016. Your check is your reservation.

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

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