September 2025 Bulletin

September Elul/Tishrei 5785-6 6525 Sylvania Avenue • Sylvania, OH 43560 • 419-517-8400 • cbitoledo.org

159 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah & Israel A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

SELICHOT PROGRAM & SERVICE

‫סליחות‬

front page

NOTES FROM THE RABBI page 2

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE page 3

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS page 3-5

CBI MEMBERS RECOGNIZED BY JEWISH FEDERATION OF TOLEDO

Selichot

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Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM In-Person

Join us for a meaning ful introduction to the High Holy Days 7:00 PM: Mincha ~ Third Meal & Dessert Reception ~ 8:10 PM: Maariv & Havdalah 8:30 PM: Selichot Program & Service During the Selichot Service, Rabbi Marsh and David Friedes will take us through the penitential prayers of the High Holidays.

NO COST for CBI members, however voluntary donations would be appreciated.

Please let us know if you would like to donate when you make your reservation.

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org or call the office at 419.517.8400 by Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

HELP BUILD THE CBI SUKKAH page 5

CANTOR'S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION WEEKEND page 6

ADULT ED BOOK CLUB: OPERATION PAPERCLIP page 6

PARASHAT HASHAVUAH TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK page 7

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES page 7

5786/2025 HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES page 8

5786/2025 HIGH HOLIDAY EVENTS: TASHLICH KEVER AVOT JUNIOR CONGREGATION BREAK THE FAST SUKKOT DINNER SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION page 9-10

AUGUST CONTRIBUTIONS page 11-12

SEPTEMBER YAHRZEITS page 13

SEPTEMBER 2025 CALENDAR page 15

CBI STAFF & BOARD OF TRUSTEES back page

Notes from the Rabbi Rosh Hashanah: A New Creation?

As this is my first article, I want to thank everyone for welcoming me to CBI over the last few weeks, and to all who have provided me with help and information to assist me. It is no small task coming in a few weeks before the High Holidays, getting up to speed, and staying on top of things. Even under the best of circumstances, the onrush of fall holidays can be overwhelming, and all the more so at a new congregation. I look forward to getting to know you all better over the next weeks and months, and I’m sure there will be many new names and faces during the upcoming holidays - please bear with me as I try to learn which name goes with which face.

As you read this, those holidays are probably coming up quickly. As a rabbi, getting ready for the holidays is very involved, especially with a Mahzor that is new to me. It’s very easy for me to get caught up in all the logistics and technicalities of planning and running the services, and lose sight of the purpose of these holidays. I expect it is similar for those who are organizing special holiday gatherings for family and friends.

Rosh Hashanah is a fascinating holiday, as the only thing the Torah really tells us is to observe a festive day of rest on that date, commemorated through blasts (and it does not even explicitly say to use a shofar). Out of that little information, we have built such a major holiday! Contrary to the “common wisdom,” Rosh Hashanah is technically not the “Jewish New Year.” Indeed, the only time the Torah mentions anything like that, “the head of … the months of the year for you,” it is in connection with what we now call the month of Nissan, where Pesach falls - in the spring, not the fall!

Indeed, the appropriately named tractate of the Talmud of “Rosh Hashanah” describes four different “New Year”s on the Jewish calendar for different purposes. The one in the spring is effectively the “Jewish New Year,” the anniversary of the Exodus when we went free and became the Jewish people.

So then what is the “new year” we are celebrating in the fall? It is the anniversary of Creation - the birthday of the world, and as such, even though it is primarily observed by Jews, it has more of a universal focus. It would be better labelled “the new year for the world according to Judaism” than the “Jewish New Year”, though I admit that’s a bit of a mouthful.

The Torah’s one unique ritual for this holiday, sounding blasts, is most likely as a prelude to Yom Kippur (which it discusses in more depth) - a sort of wake-up call to prepare ourselves. Rosh Hashanah does remain very much that in modern times, but it also has its own themes, hearkening back to Creation, but also looking forward towards a future Redemption (which at least some prophets see as a new Creation).

These themes are especially embodied in the three unique sections of the Rosh Hashanah Amidah, found only during the Musaf (“extra”) service: Malkhuyot (God’s dominion over all creation), Zikhronot (remembrance), and Shofarot (the blasts heard during the Sinai revelation and heralding a Messianic Era).

There is no denying, though, that the themes of repentance, atonement, and forgiveness also spill over from Yom Kippur to Rosh Hashanah, and, in fact, even earlier than that, because traditions have developed for the days and weeks leading up to these holidays, such as blowing the shofar each morning, reciting Psalm 27, and reciting S’lichot poems/prayers. But these are not just rituals to be performed - they are a means to an end, though it is easy to lose sight of that.

The period leading up to and including the High Holidays is a time for “cheshbon ha-nefesh,” literally “the accounting of the soul.” We are supposed to set aside some time to look back at the year and our relationships with both other humans and with God. We need to take each relationship and evaluate where we need to make course-corrections and what we can do better, interpersonally, ethically, and religiously. What are our strengths and weaknesses? If we need to make amends, this is the time to do it. If we are not sure if we have inadvertently offended someone, this is the time to ask. Our tradition is that God cannot forgive for offenses between one person and another until forgiveness is first granted by the offended party.

The High Holidays are not a time for empty ritual; they require us to work on repairing relationships and ourselves, and to deepen our connection with God and our fellow humans. I encourage you to take this opportunity that Judaism so wisely gives us to re-create our own worlds on the anniversary of Creation, looking both backwards and forwards.

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President's Message & Congregational News Long and Winding Roads Rabbi Aaron Marsh is now leading our congregation! It was a long and winding road to get here. I owe many thanks to VP Paul Causman, Miriam Beckerman, Rabbinic Search Committee Co-Chairs Meira Zucker and Ian Katz, plus Committee members Adam Davis, Bonnie Berland, Bill Garber, Helen Grubb, Rhoda Miller, Jim Sack, Josh Sherman and David Weinberg for their time and commitment!

Josh Sherman gets more accolades – along with friend Zack Liber - for helping the Rabbi move the heavy stuff into his home.

I’ve received numerous compliments on my initial July column about volunteering at CBI. Each time, I respond: “I don’t want accolades, just more volunteers.” When I told some current volunteers about my emphasis on getting others to join them, they answered: “Good luck with that!” That tells me the same people are doing the work, while others expect someone else to do it. That long and winding road of going “From Strength to Strength” won’t pave itself, folks.

I’m aching for a single congregant to tell me that they heard my call to action.

Fortunately, there are more current volunteers whom I haven’t thanked: Sue Richards coordinates canasta each week; Cathy Sperling catalogs our very diverse library (check it out!) and receives your book donations; Fran Weinblatt dreams up trips like August’s fascinating National Museum of the Great Lakes and our August volunteers for Connecting Kids to Meals, who were Sophia and Hannah Chernow, Shelli Johnson, Jack Katz, Darlene and Mike Portnoy, Joanne Rubin, Judy Weinberg, Fran (of course) and Sue Wilson. These folks helped pave the long and winding road.

You read my Kol Nidre appeal letter. I’m a curious guy and wondered how the heck did asking for donations come amidst all the solemn reflection in the Days of Awe? According to a Forward article written two decades ago, “at Kol Nidre services in October 1916, the Rev. Joseph Silverman of New York’s prestigious Temple Emanu-El appealed to his auditors to do all [within] their power to aid Jewish [war] sufferers. On that occasion, and in the years that immediately followed, Silverman’s words ‘evoked an instant response,’ inspiring his congregants — as well as those of other synagogues across the country — to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in ‘free-will offerings’ in just one day”. Over the decades, these Appeals took the long, winding road from those serving the Palestine Emergency Fund, the State of Israel and refugee resettlement to modern-day, synagogue-related needs, like repairing something in the building or – in our case – helping the budget move from red to black.

This appeal, the article says “sought to engage the hearts and pocketbooks of the entire congregation”, men and women, the wealthy and those less so. It democratized the giving process just “at that one moment in the entire year when American Jewry [came] together to form a collective” in the synagogue. Thus it became a mitzvah, benefitting the whole congregational community.

You’ll hear my pitch on October first. It won’t be as serious as this. Just don’t ignore it at our own peril.

Tom Kasle, CBI President

CBI Office HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Mon. Sept. 1 Mon. Sept. 22 (at noon) Tues. Sept. 23 Wed. Sept. 24 Wed. Oct. 1 (at noon) Thurs. Oct. 2 Tues. Oct. 7 Wed. Oct. 8 Tues. Oct. 14 Wed. Oct. 15

Todah Rabah

Labor Day Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah - Day 1 Rosh Hashanah - Day 2 Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Sukkot - Day 1 Sukkot - Day 2 Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah

TO OUR KIDDUSH LUNCH SPONSORS: Anonymous August 9 In Appreciation of Congregation B'nai Israel Dale Levy August 23 In Honor of the Yahrzeit of Dale's Mother, Sandra Levy Helen Michaels & Mike Tamor In Honor of Mike's 70th Birthday 3

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Congregational News September Special Birthdays

CBI Members Recognized at Federation Annual Meeting

A Hearty Mazal Tov & Happy Birthday wishes to the following congregants on the occasion of their milestone birthdays!

Gary Delman Kevin Liber Mary Lou Dorf Ruslan Slutsky

On July 31, 2025 the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo held their Annual Meeting. Our own Dylan & Harris Merer were recognized with special awards. On behalf of all CBI members, we wish them a hearty Mazal Tov!

September 9 September 18 September 24 September 29

September Special Anniversaries Michelle & David Bader September 3 Rachel & David Chernow September 4 Bonnie & James Swartz September 20

30 Years 20 Years 55 Years

DYLAN MERER & HARRIS MERER Recipient of the CBI Young Volunteer Award

Special Birthdays & Anniversaries reflect the "0" or "5" year of the birthday or anniversary.

Dylan and Harris Merer will begin 11th grade at Perrysburg High School this fall. Both were members of the Perrysburg Junior varsity hockey team that brought home the school's first state title in February. They are active participants at Congregation B'nai Israel, where they volunteer with Connecting Kids to Meals and recently celebrated their Confirmations. In middle school, Dylan represented Perrysburg Junior High at the National History Bee and International History Competition. He sees the Torah as a vital part of history and looks forward to deepening his understanding of its teachings. Harris, a skilled violinist, is a member of the Toledo Youth Symphony Orchestra and values being part of Jewish Toledo's close-knit community.

The Wilensky-Merer family is also known for their compassion, adopting senior dogs to provide them with a loving and comfortable home in their later years.

Mazal Tov to...

• Luann & Bill Garber on the birth of their grandson, Wolf Lazer Miller. Proud parents are Rachel & Jeffrey Miller.

• Grandmother, Bonnie Berland, great-grandmother, Sheila Odesky, and great-great grandparents, Nora Romanoff & Eli Abramson, on the birth of Charlotte Rose Abramson. Proud parents are Rebecca & Noah Abramson.

Condolences

SIMCHA TREE

OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILY MOURNS THE LOSS OF

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

MARK BRUNSWICK Husband of Terrie z"l, father of Eric, Randy, and Melissa.

MORTON LEWIS MALLIN Father of Michael (Gabi) Mallin, Diana (Arturo) Sanchez, grandfather of Samantha, Baylee, Danni, Maya, and Kai.

Leaves: $125 Donation

PHILIP A. HENDEL Father of Peter (Ashley) Hendel, grandfather of Nathan and Lexi.

Stones: $1,000 Donation

IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF

CANTOR IVOR LICHTERMAN

JOANNE LEMIEUX Mother of Jerry (Carolyn Zanville) Lemieux.

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

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Eli, Emily and Brady Kaufman Max and Nikki Kaufman Susan and Steve Kaufman

Congregational News & Events CBI Welcomes New Member:

Lulav & Etrog Set with Hoshanot

Mona Abraham

If you wish to purchase a set for Sukkot, please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or email gmallin@cbitoledo.org by Thursday, September 7, 2025.

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

ORDER YOURS NOW Price: $65 per set

If you or a member of your family would like to be a part of High Holiday services, please email Miriam Beckerman at mesb@bex.net. If you participated in services last year, you will be contacted to confirm your participation this year.

Choose from:

• Chanting from the Torah • English or Hebrew Reading • Open/Close the Ark

Toledo Jewish Cemeteries

• Chanting the Haftarah • Carry, lift, or dress the Torah • Usher... and more!

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Beth Shalom, Oregon • Eagle Point, Rossford

Help Build the CBI Sukkah Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM Rain date: Sun., Oct. 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM

We need your help to construct our new, larger sukkah. Please bring a ladder if you are able. We will let you know if any other tools are needed.

Mon. Sept. 22 Tue. Sept. 23 Wed. Sept. 24

Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah - Day 1 Rosh Hashanah - Day 2

Closed 4:00 PM Closed Closed

Wed. Oct. 1 Thur. Oct. 2

Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur

Closed 4:00 PM Closed

Mon. Oct. 6 Tue. Oct. 7 Wed. Oct. 8

Erev Sukkot Sukkot - Day 1 Sukkot - Day 2

Closed 4:00 PM Closed Closed

Mon. Oct. 13 Tue. Oct. 14 Wed. Oct. 15

Erev Shemini Atzeret Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah

Closed 4:00 PM Closed Closed

Regular hours are: Sunday through Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM Friday for Sabbath Eve 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Closed Saturday for Shabbat

To volunteer, contact Mike Mallin by calling 440-821-4526 or email mmallin61@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE: Nosh & Knowledge: CBI Adult Ed Book Club Series Table for None: Lost Eateries of Toledo by author, Tedd A. Long and Mark Snyder, contributor

Sunday, October 19, 2025 10:30 AM in-person at CBI The author, Tedd A. Long will join us in person at CBI to share some of the stories from the 73 Toledo eateries that are featured in his book, Table for None: Lost Eateries of Toledo.

Toledo. He will answer questions about Toledo's lost kosher restaurants.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by October 17th.

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Events

Cantor's Retirement Celebration Weekend

Join us as we honor Cantor Ivor Lichterman for his many years of dedicated service to Congregation B'nai Israel

Kabbalat Shabbat & Oneg Dinner

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM - CBI Social Hall Services at 5:45 PM followed by Dinner. Reservations closed.

Shabbat Morning Service & Luncheon Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM at CBI

Special thanks to the Women of CBI who are sponsoring the luxury Kiddush after morning services in honor of Cantor Lichterman

We look forward to your participation and attendance during this wonderful celebration weekend.

Dinner RSVPs are closed, as we are at capacity. Please RSVP if you plan to attend Shabbat Morning services.

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Thursday, August 28th. Last-minute

cancellations or no-shows for the dinner will be charged for the event if the office is not notified at least 48 hours before the event.

Nosh & Knowledge: CBI Adult Ed Book Club Series

Operation Paperclip

by Annie Jacobsen

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 10:30 AM in-person at CBI

It is not necessary to have read the book to join the discussion.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Sunday, August 31st.

In the chaos following World War II, the U.S. government faced many difficult decisions, including what to do with the Third Reich's scientific minds. These were the brains behind the Nazis' once-

indomitable war machine. So began Operation Paperclip, a decadeslong, covert project to bring Hitler's scientists and their families to the United States.

Many of these men were accused of war crimes, and other had stood trial at Nuremberg; one was convicted of mass murder and slavery. They were also directly responsible for major advances in rocketry, medical treatments, and the U.S. space program. Was Operation Paperclip a moral outrage, or did it help America win the Cold War? Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Paperclip family members, colleagues, and interrogators, and with access to German archival documents (including previously unseen papers made available by direct descendents of the Third Reich's ranking members), files obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, and dossiers discovered in government archives at Harvard University, Annie Jacobsen follows more than a dozen German scientists through their postwar lives and into a startling, complex, nefarious, and jealously guarded government secret of the twentieth century.

In this definitive, controversial look at one of America's most strategic, and disturbing government programs, Jacobsen shows just how dark government can get in the name of national security.

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Events & Religious School Notes from our Principal

Volunteer to Help Hungry Children in Toledo

We are looking forward to having our wonderful students and staff back for another incredible school year beginning on Sunday, September 7th, starting with a back to school breakfast for all of our students and staff.

The holidays are early this year, so we are anticipating perfect weather for taschlich, and our annual Sukkkot dinner. Adam Davis will be leading Jr. Congregation for us this year. We hope your children will all join him for an meaningful holiday experience.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

The interactive Israellink curriculum will be utilized as an addition to our engaging curriculum. Each child is valued and our small classes can reach the needs of every one of our students.

at the Cherry Street Mission Building 1501 Monroe Street

A Jewish Education is the foundation of a Jewish life.

The David S. Stone Religious School invites grandparent members in good standing at Congregation B’nai Israel and Congregation Etz Chayim to enroll their school-aged grandchildren (grades 1-10) for the 2025-2026 year. Religious school takes place from 9:30-11:30AM at CBI. The David S. Stone Religious School has a dedicated staff of educators and our mission is to provide an interactive Jewish education to all students in our community and to instill a deep understanding of Judaism and pride in being Jewish. Grandparents will be responsible for the $200 fee to CBI for the Religious School academic year.

We are in need of 8-12 volunteers.

The volunteers will be putting together packages of food for children that live in the Toledo area.

RSVP to Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org by Sept. 10th

David S. Stone Religious School Sept. - Oct. 2025 Calendar

Please contact Kim Brody, David S. Stone Religious School Principal, at KBrody@cbitoledo.org if you are interested or have any questions.

September

Kim Brody, Principal, David S. Stone Religious School

TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK

Wed. 9/3 Sun. 9/7

Wed. 9/10 Sun. 9/14 Wed. 9/17 Sun. 9/21 Tue. 9/23 Wed. 9/24 Sun. 9/28

4:15-5:45 PM Hebrew School 9:30 -11:30 AM - FIRST DAY Rel. School 9:30-10:00 AM Student Teacher Breakfast 4:15-5:45 PM Hebrew School 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 4:15-5:45 PM Hebrew School 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 10:30 AM - Rosh Hashanah Jr. Congregation NO HS - ROSH HASHANAH 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 10:00 AM Tashlich @ JCC Lake

Wed. 10/1 Thu. 10/2 Sun. 10/5 Wed. 10/8 Sun. 10/12

Tue. 10/14 Wed. 10/15 Sun. 10/19 Wed. 10/22 Sun. 10/26 Wed. 10/29

NO HS - YOM KIPPUR 10:30 AM - Yom Kippur Jr. Congregation 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School NO HS - SUKKOT 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 5:00 PM - Sukkot Dinner 5:45 PM - Simchat Torah Celebration & Dessert NO HS - SIMCHAT TORAH 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 4:15-5:45 PM Hebrew School 9:30 -11:30 AM - Religious School 4:15-5:45 PM Hebrew School

October

Join us each Friday morning to discuss and learn the weekly Torah portion with fellow CBI members and friends

Friday Mornings in September at 11 AM -12 PM, In-Person at CBI unless otherwise notified

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED & A KNOWLEDGE OF TORAH IS NOT REQUIRED

Let's all learn together!

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP 7

High Holidays 2025/5786 High Holiday Services 57 57886 - September/October 2025 We warmly welcome Rabbi Aaron Marsh to partner with our own David Friedes at High Holiday Services KEY: IP = In-Person Services LS = CBI Live Stream Services Z = Zoom Services

SAT SEPT 13 9:30 AM 7:00 PM 8:10 PM SUN SEPT 21 9:30 AM MON SEPT 22 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:13 PM

SAT OCT 4 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service - IP/LS 5:00 PM Shabbat Mincha Service - IP (Shabbat (Shabbat Ends 7:44 PM) SUN OCT 5 8:30 AM SUKKAH BUILD - Rain date 9:30 AM Morning Service - IP/Z MON OCT 6 EREV SUKKOT 8:00 AM Morning Service - IP/Z 5:45 PM Afternoon/Evening Service - IP/LS

Shabbat Morning Service - IP/LS SELICHOT Mincha and Third Meal - IP Havdalah, Program & Service - IP/LS Morning Service - IP/Z EREV ROSH HASHANAH Morning Service - IP/Z Afternoon/Evening Service - IP/LS Light Holiday Candles

6:49 PM

TUE SEPT 23 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1 Morning Service - IP/LS Jr. Congregation - IP Afternoon/Evening Service - IP/LS

WED SEPT 24 8:30 AM 6:00 PM

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2 Morning Service - IP/LS Afternoon Service - IP/LS

THU SEPT 25 8:00 AM 5:45 PM FRI SEPT 26 5:45 PM SAT SEPT 27 9:30 AM 5:00 PM SUN SEPT 28 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

FAST OF GEDALIA (Fast begins 6:13 AM, Ends 7:55 PM) 5:45 PM Morning Service - IP/Z 7:38 PM Afternoon Service - Z THU OCT 9 KABBALAT SHABBAT 8:00 AM Aft./Evng. Service - Z (Light (Light Shabbat Candles 7:06 PM) SHABBAT SHUVAH 5:45 PM Shabbat Services - IP/LS FRI OCT 10 Shabbat Mincha Service - IP (Shabbat (Shabbat Ends 7:56 PM) 5:45 PM SAT OCT 11 SUKKAH BUILD 9:30 AM Morning Service - IP/Z

TASHLICH @ JCC Lake 5:00 PM (weather permitting - bring bread) SUN OCT 12 KEVER AVOT - meet at Cemetery 9:30 AM (graveside weather permitting, otherwise 5:00 PM in the cemetery Chapel)

8:03 PM

8:01 PM

11:00 AM

TUE OCT 7 9:30 AM

5:45 PM

Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

7:39 PM

WED OCT 8 9:30 AM

Holiday Ends

MON SEPT 29 8:00 AM Morning Service - IP/Z 5:45 PM Afternoon Service - Z TUE SEPT 30 5:45 PM Afternoon Service - Z WED OCT 1 EREV YOM KIPPUR 6:45 PM KOL NIDRE - IP/LS 6:57 PM

THU OCT 2 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 5:15 PM 7:48 PM

8:00 PM FRI OCT 3 5:45 PM

YOM KIPPUR Morning Service - IP/LS Jr. Congregation - IP YIZKOR - IP/LS Mincha/N’ilah Service - IP/LS

BREAK THE FAST AT CBI KABBALAT SHABBAT Aft./Evng. Service - Z (Light (Light Shabbat Candles 6:54 PM)

(Kiddush brachah in the Sukkah) Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

SUKKOT DAY 2 Morning Service - IP/LS (Kiddush in the Sukkah)

Afternoon/Evening Service - IP/LS Holiday Ends

Morning Service - IP/Z

(Breakfast in the Sukkah)

Afternoon/Evening Service - Z EREV SHABBAT/CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Afternoon Service - Z (Light (Light Shabbat Candles 6:42 PM) SHABBAT/CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Shabbat & Holiday Morning Service - IP/LS (Kiddush in the Sukkah)

Shabbat Mincha Service - IP (Shabbat (Shabbat Ends 7:33PM) CHOL HAMOED SUKKOT Morning Service - IP/Z SUKKOT DINNER & SERVICE (Service begins at 5:00 PM - IP/LS)

TUE OCT 14 9:30 AM

SHEMINI ATZERET Holiday Morning Service - IP/LS

11:00 AM 5:45 PM

7:28 PM

(Kiddush brachah in the Sukkah) Light Holiday Candles

(Kiddush in the Sukkah)

YIZKOR - IP/LS SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION & DESSERT - IP/LS (Service begins at 5:45 PM - IP/LS) Light Candles from Pre-Existing Flame

WED OCT 15 9:30 AM

SIMCHAT TORAH Morning Service - IP/LS

5:45 PM

Afternoon Service - IP/LS

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(Kiddush in the Sukkah)

Afternoon/Evening Service - IP/LS

HOSHANA RABBAH/ EREV SHEMINI ATZERET Morning Service - IP/Z Afternoon/Evening Service - Z

Holiday Ends

SUKKOT DAY 1 Morning Service - IP/LS

MON OCT 13

8:00 AM 5:45 PM

6:38 PM

Light Holiday Candles (candles in lobby)

(Kiddush brachah in the Sukkah) Light Holiday Candles

7:27PM

(Kiddush in the Social Hall) Holiday Ends

High Holidays 2025/5786 Tashlich

High Holiday Services Junior Congregation

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the JCC Lake at 10:00 AM On or before 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.

Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Bring your own bread and meet us at the JCC lake.

Yom Kippur Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Kever Avot

CBI will provide Rosh Hashanah services and Yom Kippur services for our younger congregants. All activities will be age appropriate for Pre-K through 6th grade.

Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:00 AM at Beth Shalom Cemetery Kever Avot, the tradition of visiting the graves of our parents and loved ones between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, can evoke a wealth of emotions and memories.

Call the office to register for our High Holiday Jr. Congregation at 419-517-8400 or email kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

We will meet at Beth Shalom Cemetery (420 Otter Creek Road, Oregon, Ohio) where Rabbi Marsh will assist those wanting special memorial prayers recited at the graves of their loved ones.

If there is inclement weather, we will meet in the Chapel followed

by Rabbi Marsh visiting individual graves at the cemetery.

PLEASE RSVP IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING

High Holiday Babysitting BABYSITTING will be available for children up to 5 years of age during High Holiday Services (Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & Yom Kippur) from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Yom Kippur Break the Fast at Congregation B'nai Israel

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR BABYSITTING

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at CBI

Rosh Hashanah Day 1, September 23, 2025

Break the Fast immediately following N'ilah service at approximately 8:00 PM

Yom Kippur, Oct. 2, 2025 Cost is $5 per child per service

$20 per person

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

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 25,, 2025 RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

CBI SIDE ENTRY USE DURING HIGH HOLIDAYS

Last-minute cancellations or no-shows will be charged for the event if the office is not notified 48 hours before the event.

if you plan to attend in-person services during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and are handicapped, you may use the side entry to CBI (on the side with the row of handicapped parking spaces). An usher will be watching the doors to allow you entry.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP 9

High Holidays 2024/5785 Simchat Torah Celebration & Dessert In-Person & Live Stream

Tue., October 14 14,, 2025 at 5:45 PM at CBI

JOIN US FOR A FESTIVE

Simchat Torah Services & Hakafot to follow

Sukkot Dinner at CBI Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM

NO COST, however voluntary donations would be appreciated.

Please let us know when you make your resrvation.

Dinner in Sukkah, then Services to follow

Join us in the sanctuary and social hall where we will sing festive songs, dance with the Torah, drink a l'chaim, wave our flags, show off our craziest hats, and unroll the entire Torah scroll. Our Religious School students will also be invited to participate in hakafot. We will also enjoy a delicious ice cream bar.

$15 per person RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MONDAY, OCT. 6, 2025

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, OCT. 9, 2025

We hope that you will attend this meaningful and fun Sukkot dinner outside in the CBI Sukkah, decorated by our Religious School children and Women of CBI. As we enjoy our delicious pasta meal, Rabbi Marsh will discuss the "Ushpizin", otherwise known as the supernatural guests that visit during this festival holiday.

RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE MEMBERS OF ALL LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WITH RSVP

SHARE YOUR SIMCHA…

RSVP by calling the office at 419-517-8400 or email Kim Brody at kbrody@cbitoledo.org.

if you have a simcha or special news that you would like to share with our congregation, we will happily post details in the CBI bulletin, if space allows. Deadline is the 15th of the month.

Last-minute cancellations or no-shows will be charged for the event if the office is not notified at least 48 hours before the event.

Visit the CBI Gift Shop for all your High Holiday Needs GIFT SHOP SALE! Women's Beaded Kippot 20% off!

• Shabbat Candles • Candlesticks • Kiddush cups • Challah Covers • Challah Knives & Boards • Havdallah Sets

• Holiday Items • Shofars • Menorahs • Jewelry Assortment • Mezuzzot & Scrolls • Tallits (Prayer Shawls)

• Women's & Men's Kippot • Tzedakah Boxes • Jewish Books • Kid's Holiday Items • Jewish Books and much, much more!

NEW ITEMS FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS • Apple & Honey Plate

• Kiddush Cups • Challah Covers

To make an appointment, please contact the office at 419-517-8400 during business hours or call Roanne Katzman at 419 882-2111.

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August Contributions Harry Gometz Fund

CONTRIBUTION LEVELS: B’nai Mitzvah contribution $13 Chai contribution $18 Silver contribution $25 Double Chai contribution $36 Gold contribution $50 Platinum contribution $100 Platinum Chai contribution $180 Double Platinum contribution $200 Sapphire contribution $250 Dbl Platinum Chai contribution $360 Ruby contribution $500 Emerald contribution $750 Diamond contribution $1000+

All contributions listed were made on or before August 15, 2025

Building Beautification Fund - B'NAI MITZVAH -

James Schroeder

YAHRZEIT: Richard Schroeder

Camp Ramah Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- CHAI -

Phyllis Bernstein

Sherri Golding

Cantor's Discretionary Fund IN HONOR OF:

- PLATINUM -

Cantor Lichterman, Retirement

Linda & Joel Beren IN APPRECIATION: - DOUBLE PLATINUM CHAI -

In Appreciation, Cantor Lichterman

Curtis Mae Jones IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Arnold Hoffman

Anne & Jeff Bauer Diane & James Perlman

- CHAI -

Arnold Hoffman

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Rhoda Miller Sandy & Chuck Traugott YAHRZEIT:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Eva Soldinger Deann Shapiro

Leona Davis Soldinger Lynn Friedman

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

Hiddur/Kiddush Fund IN HONOR OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Marvyn Greenberg. Special Birthday Richard Bernstein

Barbara & Marv Walker

Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Fund IN MEMORY OF:

- SILVER -

Phyllis Bernstein

Stacey & Harley Kripke YAHRZEIT:

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Betty Smith

Michelle & Steven Smith

- GOLD -

Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather Eleanor Golding & Family

Sharon & Bobby Kripke, Special Anniversary

Gail & Lee Kwait Luann & Bill Garber, Birth of Grandson Wolf Lazer

Sue & Mark Weinberg IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Phyllis Bernstein Phyllis Bernstein

Rhoda Miller

Arnold Hoffman

Fagie Benstein Jo Jo & Stu Goldberg

- SILVER -

Arnold Hoffman Angie & Jack Katz Shirley Kohler - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Library Fund - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Andrew Winter

YAHRZEIT: The Winter & Vrudny Family

Arlene & Jerry Russell

- CHAI -

YAHRZEIT:

Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Goldie Siegman, Beloved Mother Albert Russell, Beloved Brother Raymond Russell, Beloved Brother

Arlene & Jerry Russell - CHAI -

Rebecca Kaplan Jacob Lacker

Jan & Ivor Lichterman

Mickey Liber William Hirsch

Cathy & Steve Sperling

Marian & Stanley Oberlin Fund - B'NAI MITZVAH -

YAHRZEIT:

Mike Schall, Beloved Uncle Isadore Schall, Beloved Father

Susan & Alan Schall

Michael & Renee Quiroga Fund YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

Ida Cohen

Ronald, Nara, Rick, & Rachel Goldman

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund IN APPRECIATION: - DOUBLE PLATINUM CHAI -

In Appreciation, Rabbi Marsh

Curtis Mae Jones

- SILVER -

Mervyn Russell, Beloved Father Corey Russell Mervyn Russell

Marlene Russell

Eunice Freedman

Lori & David Friedes

Helen Lesky

Diana & Jacob Lipszyc

Sally Wexler

Rhoda Miller & Family

Rene' & Rich Rusgo & Family

- GOLD -

Shalim Meylakhov

Galina & Valeri Kagan

Arthur Snyder Ethel Snyder

Janet Erickson

Rhoda Ruddie Zale Kohler

Religious School Fund IN HONOR OF:

- GOLD -

Barb McGrew, Special Birthday Richard Bernstein - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Carol & William Richman The Kohler Family

YAHRZEIT:

Charlotte Leibovitz Lois Levison

Safety & Security Fund - PLATINUM -

IN APPRECIATION:

In Appreciation of CBI

Anne & Jeff Bauer

- DOUBLE CHAI -

Sheila, Bruce, Jordon, & Brynna Post

Anne Walker Julius Walker

- SILVER -

Betty Smith

Jack Penkower

YAHRZEIT:

- GOLD -

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

- GOLD -

Andrea & Gary Urie

- SILVER -

Roanne & Lannie Katzman

- CHAI -

- PLATINUM -

Louis Robbins

YAHRZEIT:

Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary Fund

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August Contributions Safety & Security Fund (cont.)

SPEEDY RECOVERY:

- CHAI -

IN HONOR OF:

- DOUBLE CHAI -

YAHRZEIT:

- CHAI -

IN MEMORY OF:

Arnold Hoffman

Doris & Buz Steinberg

- SILVER -

Bela Lipszyc

Diana & Jack Lipszyc

Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP Fund IN HONOR OF:

Naomi & Richard Baron YAHRZEIT:

Adolph Wiegler Adele Striker Sarah Arkin Rose Katherine Wiegler Sigmund Wiegler Mark Friedman - CHAI -

Tribute Fund

Viola Miller

IN HONOR OF:

Kay & Ted Miller

- GOLD -

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Rachel Wajskol

Barb McGrew, Special Birthday Shirley Tochtermann

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Phyllis Bernstein

Elsie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother

Arlene & Jerry Russell

In Appreciation of, David Friedes Betty Goldstein - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Cary Kart Michelle Kart & Family

IN MEMORY OF:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

IN APPRECIATION:

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Julia Rubenstein, Beloved Sister Mervyn Russell, Beloved Brother

Arlene & Jerry Russell

Tribute Fund (cont.)

- CHAI -

Doris & Buz Steinberg, Special Anniversary Betty Goldstein

Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery

Anne & Jeff Bauer - B'NAI MITZVAH -

Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP Fund (cont.)

Doris & Buz Steinberg, Special Anniversary

Sarna & Michael Dorf Shirley Tochtermann

- B'NAI MITZVAH -

Megan & Joshua Leizerman, Special Anniversary

Sarna & Michael Dorf Cantor Lichterman, Retirement Betty Goldstein

Elaine Hershman

Shirley Tochtermann

Mark Brunswick

Nora Romanoff & Eli Abramson

IN MEMORY OF:

Asia Wajskol

Wasserstrom Chapel Fund

Phyllis Bernstein Marlene Russell Shirley Tochtermann

- PLATINUM -

YAHRZEIT:

Ritajane Wasserstrom Adele Wasserstrom

I would like to make the following donation to Congregation B'nai Israel: In Honor of

In Memory of

In Appreciation

Of:

Speedy Recovery

Yahrzeit

Contribution Amount:

Please select a fund to which you would like to direct your contribution: ____ Building Beautification - Marilyn Devenow

____ Library

____ Safety & Security

____ Camp Ramah - Yale B. Roberts

____ Lily E. Baron

____ Samuel Schwartz Minyan

____ Harris/Williams

____ Marian & Stanley Oberlin

____ Abe & Dorothy Steinberg SKIP

____ Harry Gometz

____ Michael & Renee Quiroga

____ Summer Youth & Activities

____ Hiddur/Kiddush

____ Rabbi's Discretionary

____ Tribute

____ Cal & Art Katz Sanctuary

____ Religious School

____ Wasserstrom Chapel Furnishings

____ Sherwin & Naomi Kripke Israel Program

____ Bobbi & Amy Rosenbloom

Mail To:

Made By:

Address:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

City/State/Zip:

Payment Method:

Credit Card

Checks may be made payable to Congregation B'nai Israel.

Check # ____________

*Card Number:

Bill Account Exp:

Cash 3 Digit Sec.#:

*A 3% processing fee will be added to credit card transactions.

Please mail to: Congregation B'nai Israel, 6525 Sylvania, OH 43560 or contribute online at cbitoledo.org 12

September Yahrzeits September 1: 8 Elul Philip Papurt Goldie Siegman William Hirsch Manuel Ganch Harry Gometz Jean B. Schwartz Reuben Marenberg September 2: 9 Elul Faylayn Liber Morris B. Singer Julia Altman September 3: 10 Elul Vivian Portnoy Mollie Leibovitz Linda Cohen September 4: 11 Elul Fred Wexler Dorothy Duckworth Sam Helberg Henry Salzman Ruth Lepold Albert Perlman Max Steinberg Sam Mainwold September 5: 12 Elul Arthur Klein Bernard Kozel Jacob Yuro Theodore Gersz David R. Rubin September 6: 13 Elul Edith Friedmar Howard Yaffe Lillian Perlman Dave Blumberg Shirley Fruchtman

September 7: 14 Elul Arlene Sherman Yisrael Zaliouk Clara Katcher Elinor Brochin Jane Bloom September 8: 15 Elul Brenda Lynne Forman Samuel Kohler Golda Lieberman Abe Kigel Melvin Newmark September 9: 16 Elul Herman Goldhammer Theresa Gottschalk Evelyn Krauss Beverly Fradkin Evelyn Simon September 10: 17 Elul Phyllis Unger Mabel Smith Abe M. Steinberg Shirley Post Leon H. Yaffe September 11: 18 Elul Sol C. Guttenberg Helen Trattner Louis Danziger September 12: 19 Elul Joseph Sakheim Saul Korman Bernie Vogel Lawrence Beckerman Charles Kale Samuel Ravin

September 13: 20 Elul Jacob Baneth Michele Blumberg Viola Miller September 14: 21 Elul Paul Sussman Frieda Caplan September 15: 22 Elul Dorothy Siegel Aron Wajskol Kathryn Limerick William Goldstein September 16: 23 Elul William Hamerman Phillip Tilchen Hillel Frankel Sadye Rabb Saul Birnkrant September 17: 24 Elul Edwin Goldstein Julia Gerson Helen Hess Norman Levitin James Schroeder Maurice Levey September 18: 25 Elul Harvey Rosen Maxwell J. Malkin Norman Katcher Dina Millsberg September 19: 26 Elul Celia Fishbein Morris Kornblet Linda Katz Quingano

September 20: 27 Elul Benjamin H. Goldstein Sadie Damrauer Lorna Neuman David Barry Lynn Friedman September 21: 28 Elul Esther Jennie Friedman Rose Karp Ida B. Goldman Albert Russell Ida Kaplan September 22: 29 Elul Joseph Schwartz Eva Soldinger Dorothy M. Steinberg Sally Wexler Isadore Shall September 23: 1 Tishrei Pearl Benjamin Paula G. Rosenbloom Jack Burke Raymond Russell Anthony Grande Ellen Williams September 24: 2 Tishrei Ritajane Wasserstrom Ruth Katz Ralph Wahrman Jennie Wittenberg Josephine Teitlebaum Morris Greenberg

You have supported Congregation B’nai Israel during your lifetime.

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

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September 25: 3 Tishrei Louis Nesenman Ella Spangenthal Jack Schwartz Howard S. Cooperman Charles Sack William Shore Gabi Springut September 26: 4 Tishrei Dora Swigert Samuel Levin Leo Krawetz September 27: 5 Tishrei Pearl Bookman Benjamin Freedman Martha Gerber Lina Plaut Ray E. Franks Gertrude Levitin Phillip Horowitz Michael Robins Beatrice Wallick Goldie Figlarz September 28: 6 Tishrei Rose Rosen Jerry Lacker Rita Tauber Marcia Friedman September 29:7 Tishrei Mike Tannenbaum September 30: 8 Tishrei Rebecca Schwartz Mae Rothman

CBI Zoom & Live Stream Access CBI

CBI Weekly Services Schedule Mon. & Thurs. Morning Minyan 8:00 AM - In Person/Zoom Monday ~ Thursday Evening Minyan & Friday Evening Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 PM - Zoom

How to access CBI Live Stream Services

Saturday Morning Shabbat 9:30 AM - In Person/Live Stream Shabbat Mincha 5:00 PM - In-Person

On your Computer, Tablet or Cell Phone:

*Sunday Morning Minyan 9:30 AM - In Person/Zoom

• Go to the CBI website, cbitoledo.org.

*when religious schoool is in session

• At the top of the home page click on "Live Stream".

The link and passcode for weekday Zoom services is included in the Wednesday Update email sent to all CBI members.

• When the page opens, you will be connected to the CBI live stream service.

If you need the information resent to you, email gmallin@cbitoledo.org with your request.

On your Television Television:: You can also access the live stream services through your television if you have a "smart" TV, Roku or streaming stick which gives you access to YouTube.

DONATING RELIGIOUS OBJECTS TO CBI

• Click on the YouTube icon on your TV.

If you are downsizing your home, be aware that it is permissible to throw away old kippot. Unfortunately, we cannot accept old books on Jewish subjects from your library.

We would be glad to receive your old prayer books, tallitot or other religious objects for burial.

• When YouTube opens, search for "Congregation B'nai Israel - Sylvania, Ohio".

• Be sure to click on the listing that has the photo with Jewish star (see photo above). above).

• We recommend that you "subscribe" to the channel so you can easily locate the live stream for future services. We also highly recommend connecting to the live stream services on your TV as it is the most immersive and closest experience, short of being in the synagogue.

PLEASE LET US KNOW If you or someone you know is ill, or in the hospital and would appreciate a phone call from the Rabbi, please call the office at 419.517.8400. Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals do not notify clergy if a member is admitted.

YAHRZEIT NOTICES...

How to access CBI Zoom Programs & Services

If you are not receiving a yahrzeit notice for a friend or relative and would like one sent annually, please call the office at 419-517-8400. We will need the English date of death.

• Check your email for the Zoom link and password for CBI Zoom services.

• Click on the link in the body of the email.

CONTRIBUTE ONLINE

• If you have never used Zoom, you will be prompted to follow steps to download it on your computer.

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

• After that is successful, click on the link provided in the email, type in the provided password and you will be connected to the Zoom service.

Click the "Contributions" tab on the navigation bar and follow the prompts for Online Contributions. For any questions, contact the office at 419.517.8400.

A link and passcode will be emailed to congregants.

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Mazal Tov & L'Chaim!

Please let the office know if you have a simcha or special news that you would like to share with our congregation.

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

We will happily post details and photos in the CBI Bulletin, if space allows.

Deadline is the 15th of the previous month. Please call the office at 419-517-8400.

CBI Office Hours Mon. - Fri.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturdays

CLOSED

*Sundays

9:30 AM - 11:30 PM

*when Religious School classes are held in the building (see the monthly calendar)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/OFFICERS

6525 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, Ohio 43560 419.517.8400 • CBIToledo.org

STAFF

Aaron Marsh, Rabbi rabbi@cbitoledo.org Ivor Lichterman, Hazzan Emeritus ilichterman@cbitoledo.org Gabrielle Mallin, Administrator gmallin@cbitoledo.org Kim Brody, Education & Program Coordinator kbrody@cbitoledo.org Rhoda Miller, Membership Coord. rmiller@cbitoledo.org Karen McQuade, Kitchen Supervisor Stacy Oswald, Kitchen Assistant David Jeffries, Building Maintenance

PAST PRESIDENT Mike Tamor

HONORARY BOARD TRUSTEES Phyllis Diamond

Chuck Traugott

Tom Kasle, President president@cbitoledo.org Paul Causman, VP of Administration, Education & Youth Activities adminvp@cbitoledo.org Miriam Beckerman, VP of Ritual Affairs ritual@cbitoledo.org Josh Sherman, VP of Activities youth@cbitoledo.org Howard Moskowitz, Secretary secretary@cbitoledo.org Joshua Leizerman, Treasurer cbitreasurer@cbitoledo.org

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hope Davis Elliot Eisenberg Angela Katz Christina Katz Dale Levy Mike Mallin Fran Weinblatt Jim Wilson Dena Zack

cbimembership@cbitoledo.org

adulted@cbitoledo.org building@cbitoledo.org programming@cbitoledo.org

CONGREGANT COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Jeff Bauer, Security Chair security@cbitoledo.org Mike Tamor, Constitution Chair