Kulanu April 2025

IN THIS ISSUE: Passover Traditions New and Old Social Justice Shabbat Call to Action

APRIL 2025 / NISSAN - IYAR — 5785

CONTENTS

Creating Safe Spaces for Our Children

By Rabbi Brett Krichiver

Passover Seder: Traditions New and Old.........3 Social Justice Shabbat Recap...............................7 Upcoming Shabbatot and Events.......................8 Purim Recap...............................................................12 Mazel Tov.....................................................................14 Adult Ed 2025 Classes.............................................16 IHC Youth.....................................................................17 IHC Circles..................................................................18 Yahrzeit List...............................................................22

CONNECT Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

@ihc.indy

Phone: 317.255.6647 ECC: 317.254.2186

www.ihcindy.org

SHABBAT AT IHC Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:15 p.m. Fridays

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Participate in person or visit ihcindy.org/online for Zoom info.

Services, unless otherwise noted, will be live streamed at ihcindy.org/streaming.

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) is an inclusive Jewish community where all congregants matter, are inspired to action through Jewish values, and experience Judaism in a meaningful way.

INDIANAPOLIS HEBREW CONGREGATION

Earlier this month, the recent spike in antisemitic rhetoric across the country hit very close to home when a cultural event at Smoky Row Elementary School in Carmel included a profoundly disturbing display. We have all become familiar with the signs and images included at anti-Israel protests on college campuses and in major cities, accusing Jews of genocide and other atrocities through our support of the Jewish state, but this display took matters even further.

The school invited families to represent their heritage, which might begin to explain the lax supervision of the many displays.

One parent shared that the administration planned to use the 40 minutes before the event to ensure cultural heritage was the focus rather than blatant hate speech.

Visitors to the Palestinian table were treated kindly and given tea and treats. However, they were also subjected to the following large signs and their hate-filled propaganda: “The Children of Israel Have Always Been a Difficult Nation,” and “The Jews Plotted to Crucify Issa (Jesus).”

The school has since apologized once this lapse in judgment was brought to their attention. But we are living in a very different world than the world of our parents, and one published apology cannot undo the damage caused by the vitriol on display at this event. How many children witnessed these shameful posts? How many Jewish families were made to feel uncomfortable? How did this happen - that an event designed to celebrate the variety and multiculturalism of our schools could degenerate into deplorable and sinister lies about Jews? In 2025? In Carmel, Indiana?

The Jewish community responded well to this situation.

Our relationships with school administration, teachers, and staff are strong. We will survive this embarrassment. We will continue to strive to educate, build new partnerships, and combat the ignorance and fear at the heart of this issue. But what does it say about our schools and community that this was allowed to happen in the first place? What possible place do signs like these have anywhere at Smoky Row Elementary or any of our schools?

One congregant expressed it this way – “Good intentions do not erase harm. These statements are not cultural education.

They are dangerous, false, and deeply offensive tropes that have fueled centuries of hatred against Jewish people.”

We will continue to monitor this situation alongside our partners at the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Secure Community Network (SCN). If you experience antisemitism in any way, large or small, please report the event to us or one of our partner groups. Together, we will continue to create strong and healthy communities and safe spaces for our Jewish children.

Passover Seder

Traditions New and Old

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assover is a time to come together and recount the story of the Hebrew people’s escape from Egypt.

Combining this age-old tradition with contemporary methods of storytelling adds a unique dimension to the holiday. By including different items on your seder plate, you can connect your family’s narrative to the broader story of liberation from Egypt. Creating new traditions, built on the foundation of the traditional seder, helps ensure that this holiday remains relevant and inspiring in modern times.

Incorporating items on the plate that represent various groups who have historically been marginalized or are in the minority is especially significant given the current political turmoil and rise in antisemitism in our society. It is important to remember those who have converted to Judaism, identify as LGBTQ+, or are immigrants, as this addition honors a tradition of celebrating marginalized communities, including the Jews.

In Your Own Words

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PASSOVER SEDER: In Your Own Words

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I have a shank bone that’s probably 25 years old.

Back then, I saw people get a lamb shank and put it in the freezer. Nowadays, if you go to get a shank bone, they’ll be shorter, about 4-5 inches. But this one is a real shank bone. It’s about 10 inches. I scraped all the meat off it when I originally used it, but then I put it in the freezer, and it’s still there.

There was a store called Atlas Supermarket, which was run by a Jewish man. They had all of the items for Passover, including lamb shanks. I don’t know if there’s any place with Passover items or lamb shanks available anymore. I haven’t hosted a seder in a long time, but now I am going to my friend’s seder.

I had surgery a few years ago, and we used to host about 20 people, and I couldn’t continue that. So, now they host, but we still have pretty much the same group of friends and know each other’s traditions.

— Barb Levy

I think we got our seder plate after we were married. I had just converted, and there used to be a day when everything was on sale, so as a newlywed couple, we waited until that day and then bought our seder plate from the [IHC] gift shop. That was about 30 years ago.

I don’t remember when we first took on hosting the Seder; my first few were at my in-laws’ house. My husband grew up here, so he had family members here, so we would sometimes alternate the holidays. We would use the Maxwell House Haggadah, and those prayer books were swift, and his family went through Passover quickly. It was a very good and lovely evening, but the actual reading of everything was a little faster.

When we took over, the only change we made was to make it a little longer.

I converted after I married, about when my children were three years old and a newborn, so I learned about the seder and Jewish traditions in several ways. My kids went to preschool here, so that was all a learning opportunity for me as well, which was an easy introduction to being Jewish.

For Passover and learning things, I turned to my good Jewish friends. I called one friend my “rabbi.” Sometimes, approaching the head rabbi can be intimidating, so I would go to this friend and ask, “What about this?" “What about that?” and “Is this OK?”. [IHC] has been my home for over 30 years, and I’m always happy to come.

— Pat Goldstein

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PASSOVER SEDER: In Your Own Words

I once went to Rabbi Jon Stein’s house, and he had collected seder plates. He had this large credenza in the dining room, full of seder plates. It was the most seder plates I’d ever seen, and it was impressive.

I have a seder plate from growing up, but I don’t really use it. I use the one I got at the [IHC] gift shop years ago. I use it just because I like it. But that is a point: things change around, and you can find something else you like or something new.

My daughter-in-law was not born Jewish, but she converted, and they didn’t have a seder plate, so we went and bought one for her at the [IHC] gift shop.

Now, this will be the second year she is hosting the seder. It is important because we’re passing it down to the next generations. My granddaughter is four, and she needs to know that the holidays can happen [at her home] because I host Shabbat every week.

Hosting Shabbat every week is important to me, and I hate it when I miss a week.

We have our own haggadah, the book you read for the Passover seder, which is the order of the prayers and rituals. There are all different versions of haggadah. There’s the social justice haggadah, the LGBTQ haggadah, the women’s haggadah, the traditional haggadah, the orthodox haggadah, and so on. The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), the union of the rabbis, just published new ones.

I collected a lot of them and followed the order — because you have to follow the order — but I picked and chose the ones I wanted to include. We had little kids then, so it was simple but fun. We still use it because I threw in some jokes, such as: “Why is matza called matza? Well, what else would you call it?”

— Andrea Pactor

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ON THE COVER: Seder plates for use by IHC events are found in storage. The star-shaped plate is one from the “Interfaith Alliance of Indianapolis.”

I have a shank bone that’s probably 25 years old. I scraped all the meat off it when I originally used it, but then I put it in the — Barb Levy freezer, and it’s still there.”

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PASSOVER SEDER: In Your Own Words Ruth’s Mix consists of sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, and raisins. All delicious on their own, but wonderful together. As we welcome everyone into our community, including those born Jewish, those who convert, and those who are not Jewish.”

— Patti Freeman Dorson

Learn more about some of the additional items that you can add to your seder plate by watching a video with Sara Weinberger and Patti Freeman Dorson. Patti shares creative ways to personalize your seder plate, celebrating your family's unique traditions during this cherished Passover celebration.

Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/seder-plateadditions-IHC.

IHC Passover Seder Sunday, April 13 from 5 - 7 p.m.

DESIGNED FOR INTERFAITH FAMILIES AND THOSE NEW TO JEWISH TRADITIONS

IHC and our Engagement Committee look forward to our inclusive, second-night Passover Seder, at which our clergy will explain the customs, prayers, and components of a Reform Seder. See you there!

Social Justice Shabbat Take action today #1 Donate to the IHC Hunger Project Fund

W

e face a critical issue in Indiana. Nearly a million Hoosiers, including many working families, struggle to put healthy food on the table.

The Tzedek Committee hosted an eye-opening Social Justice Shabbat, followed by a screening of the film “Food, Insecure.”

The documentary highlights hard-working people who can lose hundreds of dollars of benefits by earning just $1 over the assistance bracket. This can be devastating to people trying to get out of the welfare system.

The panel discussion further opened our eyes to the dire needs in our own community. Learn more about “Food, Insecure” at workinghungry.org. Then, scan the QR codes to find different ways to take action.

We are grateful for the donations to the food drive and know this food will assist the struggling families of Indianapolis.

#2 Advocate for the Federal Income Child Tax Credit

#3 Volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank

#4 Volunteer at Second Helpings

Learn more at workinghungry.org The Food drive PROVIDED

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UPCOMING SHABBATOT APRIL/MAY

Whether you’re a Jewish Hoosier, Boilermaker, or beyond, thousands of Reform Jews in Indiana are joining together in solidarity for Israel and the Vote Reform slate of the World Zionist Congress elections. Please join us in person or online for services on Friday, April 11 at 6:15 p.m. for a special Shabbat!

The World Zionist Congress (WZC) is the democratically elected international body that convenes every five years and is a way for Diaspora Jews like us to have a voice in Israel and stand up for democracy, security, and a path to peace. Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation supports the Vote Reform slate in the WZC election.

WHAT’S AT STAKE? Our opponents in the WZC campaign are highly motivated religious fundamentalists whose vision for the future of Israel is diametrically opposed to ours. They are organizing to destroy what we value, including: Chipping away at Israel’s democracy Stripping our Israeli Reform clergy – especially our women rabbis — and our Reform communities of their rights, funding, and infrastructure Making sure that those who converted under Reform Jewish auspices and our children are not welcome in the Jewish state Their vision writes Reform Jews out of the next chapter of Jewish history and will make Jews in Israel and around the world less safe. Our campaign will help ensure that Israel reflects our Reform Jewish values and is a place where our children and grandchildren will always be safe and welcome. The Reform Jewish representatives in the WZC help promote our values on issues that affect all of us. Vote Reform today or learn more at vote4reform.com.

UPCOMING SHABBATOT APRIL/MAY

Special Shabbatot supported by IHC Sisterhood.

Friday, Apr. 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Tot Shabbat — Spring/Summer Sign up at bit.ly/totshabbat-april25

Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m.

Family Shabbat Sign up at bit.ly/familyshabbat_may2

Join us for Tot Shabbat! There will be a kid-friendly services with a fun activity following. We’re asking you to sign up so we can get a general sense of numbers for our craft and snacks. Please register by April 24.

This service is perfect for our families with elementary-aged children and will take place in the Chapel. There will be pizza, snacks, and board games for all in the YAC after services!

Friday, May 9 at 6:15 p.m.

Confirmation Shabbat Join us as we celebrate our youth’s individual and group affirmation of commitment to the Jewish people.

Friday, May 16 at 6:15 p.m.

Olam Shabbat

Friday, May 23 at 6:15 p.m.

Home-Hosted Shabbat (Off-site)

Congregants and clergy will gather around to be enveloped in sound at our new Shabbat experience with visual t’fillah and familiar music in a unique way.

Join us for our next Home Hosted Shabbat and celebrate Shabbat in a different way with the IHC Community. The service is followed by Shabbat dinners in members’ homes.

This is a fabulous way to spend time with friends, make new ones and enjoy Shabbat dinners in small groups.

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UPCOMING EVENTS DATES TO KNOW

Sisterhood Spring Raffle Order by Friday, April 25 Sisterhood does great things for IHC and our community with your help! We are asking all IHC members and friends to buy raffle tickets! Who knows, you may be one of our lucky winners! Prize winners will be drawn on May 1 at Sisterhood’s Spring Meeting. You do not have to be present to win. Please complete your order by April 25th.

You decide which prizes you want to try to win!

Cantante di Liberta Concert Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church

Blood Drive Sunday, April 27 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

IHC Foundation's Block Fund and Music at Trinity proudly present "Cantate di Liberta: Exploring Choral Works by Italian Masters" with Cantor Marer and the IHC Choir.

Donate blood and save lives! Each donation saves up to three local Hoosier lives. Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedul e/5640474

UPCOMING EVENTS DATES TO KNOW

Sisterhood's Spring Annual Meeting Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

Save the Date: Annual Meeting Sunday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom

All IHC women are invited to join! It’s time to ‘bloom together’ with a little bit of business and a lot of fun! Sip on a cocktail (or mocktail), Enjoy some desserts and meet up with old and new friends.Back by popular demand: Make your own floral arrangement. Please bring your own scissors. Register here by April 16, 2025. $36.00 per person, thanks to the bequest left by Mary J Fink.

Mark your calendars for the IHC Annual Meeting on May 18. The meeting will be online only.

An agenda and a Zoom link for the meeting will follow.

Honoring Rabbi Jonathan Stein, z”l Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, June 6 at 6:15 p.m.

Join us as we honor Rabbi Jonathan Stein, z"l at Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, June 6 at 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat services will feature Susan Stein as a guest speaker and we will share memories of the legacy of Rabbi Stein, z"l. There will be a special Oneg Shabbat following the services.

If you would like to share meaningful remembrances or pictures, please drop them off at the reception desk.

If you prefer to email, you can send to Marcia Goldstein at bubbe1422@gmail.com by April 20. Please know that we will not be able to return these items, so please make a copy or scan. We are planning to do a display as well as a slideshow so we would love to be able to share your memories.

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A Wicked Purim

Why don’t we try Defying Bigotry!

IHC celebrated Purim in the most Wicked way! From our adult shpiel to our JLP carnival, we all journeyed down the yellow brick road to find merriment and delight. We hope to continue defying bigotry and stand up for the Jewish people.

JLP

Purim is a holiday to celebrate the Jewish people defending ourselves. The “Wicked” theme really pushed home the need to fight bigotry and to stand strong for our convictions.

Both “Wicked” and the Purim story are about supporting ourselves and others in the face of evil.

CREATIVE KIPPOT

Check out these special kippot: a lilly pad, crochet pink, and witch’s hat!

WHO WORE IT BETTER?

Adult Shpiel

Rabbi Chernow-Reader had some competition with Dakota HudelsonZipper for best dressed. They both look fabulous!

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MAZEL TOV! Congratulations to the Early Childhood Center We are delighted that the IHC Early Childhood Center has been awarded the gold medal for Best Preschool in Suburban North Indy!

There were a total of 910 businesses nominated, and over 36,000 votes cast. This recognition confirms what we've always believed — that the ECC truly stands out as an exceptional place for early childhood education.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who cast their votes and supported us on this incredible journey!

youarecurrent.com/bestof2025

Welcome New Staff Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation is thrilled to add our new Member Services Coordinator, Shira Phillips, to our amazing staff.

Shira Phillips

Shira (Shy-ra) Phillips is the new Member Services Coordinator for Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Her main responsibilities will be to coordinate the logistics and scheduling surrounding life cycle events such as b’nai mitzvah, support the clergy, and assist with programing.

Born and raised in Indiana, Shira graduated from Westfield High School, then later earned a business degree from Ivy Tech and then a degree in marketing from Indiana Institute of Technology. She has a diverse background working in industries such as higher education, broadcasting, advertising, and hospitality. However, despite the industry, Shira always gravitated to roles that centered providing support, problem-solving, organizing, and connecting with others.

In her personal time, Shira, enjoys being active, taking road trips, and partaking in various forms of art and design. She comes from a large, closeknit family with eight sisters and has a young niece and nephew whom she adores! Whether it be playing horsey with them until her knees hurt, or being offered soggy snacks that were already gnawed on, she loves everything that comes with being an aunt, and looks forward to having a family of her own someday!

MAZEL TOV! Bar Mitzvah Jude Ancel is excited to celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on April 26, 2025. Jude loves to spend time with his friends and family. He enjoys all kinds of sports, be it basketball, football, soccer, or just playing video games. He has played travel soccer for several years and is getting very good and really enjoys competing. He is fascinated by science and math and excels in school in all of his subjects, but he truly enjoys the process of understanding how all things function — be they mechanical or from within nature. He is kind and understanding and always willing to help others in any way he can. But most of all, he loves his dog Luna.

Asher Gershman is excited to celebrate becoming a bar mitzvah on May 3, 2025. Asher is a hard working 7th grader at Park Tudor School.

He plays the piano and the drums at Park Tudor. He loves traveling and attending big sporting events. His favorite sport to watch is NFL football. His favorite sport to play is tennis and he plays in state tournaments.

Welcome New Members The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation would like to welcome new members:

Rachel & Gil Amram Michael & Katherine Aronson Sophie Hayashi & Josh Levitats

Max Hess Masha Fokina Jason Fivush & Amy Isaac

We want to hear it!

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ADULT EDUCATION 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE Creative and vibrant Jewish education develops a strong and positive Jewish identity.

Check out the upcoming schedule to enrich your life.

ISRAEL FOR THE WISE Tuesdays, Apr. 8, May 20 | 7 p.m. Join Aviya, Indianapolis Community Shaliach (Emissary), for this fascinating class exploring a number of facets of Israeli life and culture. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like. IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $18

SAY WHAT???: READING REFORM RESPONSA Apr. 16 & 30 | 7 – 8 p.m.; & Apr. 23 | 6 – 7 p.m. Join Rabbi Shapiro as we traverse through Reform Jewish Responsa dealing with a number of hot topics in Reform congregations. Responsa are created when Jews have questions and seek an “official” response. Come and explore the super normal and the wildly crazy questions and the responses.

IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $36

GUIDING THE PERPLEXED IN THE MODERN AGE Apr. 29, May 6, & 13 | 7 – 8 p.m. No other Jewish philosopher had an impact on the Jewish world like Nachman Krochmal, and yet his legacy goes largely unknown. In fact, he only ever wrote half a book! In this course, we will explore Krochmal’s ideas and see how they have undoubtedly shaped our own. Prepare to be inspired.

IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $36

Check out our weekly eblasts, ihcindy.org, and/or our social media pages for updates and additions to educational and holiday offerings during the year.

Register for classes with our IHC Administrative Assistant, Beth MeadeHession, at BethMH@ihcindy.org or 317-255-6647.

Unless noted otherwise, classes are hybrid — offered in person and on Zoom. Zoom links will be sent to those who register.

Please share with us whether you plan to attend in person or on Zoom.

Classes are included with your IHC membership, though material/ticket fees may apply for certain classes.

If you are not yet an IHC member, see each listing for the guest fee.

IHC YOUTH

— Leah Matthys, Youth Engagement Coordinator

IFTY Snow Tubing!

If your children enjoyed snow tubing and rock climbing, join us for the following events as we close out the school year.

IFTY (9th-12th grade youth group) will have an event at the end of April.

JIFTY (6th-8th grade youth group) will be having a game night at the end of April.

Rishonim (3rd-5th grade youth group) will be going to laser tag in May.

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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

IHC CIRCLES

EUCHRE CIRCLE

A group gathers on Monday mornings or Thursday evenings to play Euchre. They join together for a friendly game and company. Some play cards with family at home or at a few other places, but they mostly play at IHC. They have been playing together for so long, that it is easy to visit while the game goes on in the background. “It relieves the tedium of day-to-day existence,” said Peter Wormser.

START A

NEW CIRCLE!

NEXT OPPORTUNITIES: Mondays, April 7 & 28 at 10 a.m.

Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m.

Some of the usual players include: Curt & Elyse Chuvalas, Monica Gotleib, Sonja Kantor, Karen Katz, Melissa Kushner, Diane Lutz, Donna Segal, Jeff Seidenstein, Peter Smithhisler, and Carol & Peter Wormser.

Have an idea for a circle?

email jordanacr@ihcindy.org to get started.

IHC CIRCLES IHC VOLUNTEER CIRCLE In February and March, the IHC Volunteer Circle helped distribute 44,350 pounds of food, and 36,958 meals at Gleaners Food Bank. They also bagged 4,575 diapers to assist families in need at the Indiana Diaper Bank. Way to go!

NEXT OPPORTUNITY: Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. — Gleaners Learn more at ihcindy.org/calendar.

PARENT — BABY GROUP The Parent-Baby Group met up in March for Purim-themed games.

They also discussed childcare options with guest speaker Krysti Adams from Giving Tree Early Learning at HHAI. NEXT OPPORTUNITY: Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m.

JCC Campus Register at bit.ly/parentbabyapril

Stay up to date on IHC Circles Join the IHC circles Facebookpage

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April Yahrzeits APRIL 1 Barbara Cohen Harry E. Cooler, Jr. Avon Foster Gladys Garelick Sid Izsak Frances Julian Betty Lockman Leonard Lucas Karyn Romer Rebecca Rosenthal Bertl Selig Sylene Smith Anita Marlene Helford Smith Marie Superfine Aaron Wilkes APRIL 2 Alfred K. Berman Joseph Dansker Al Duquenne Mildred Feuerlicht Julius Goldsmith Sanford Marcus Cora C. Michael Bessie Rothbard Sonny Schultz Kathleen Traynor Beverly Wolfram APRIL 3 Harold Paul Firestone Joyce Koehler Ray Lawson Hannah Selig Max Snellenberg Maura Tauber Harry Weiner APRIL 4 Ruth Adele Chernin Louis Cohen Richard "Dick" Fine Bertha Gold Steven Grossman Dorothy Heiman Philip Stiefler APRIL 5 Robert Edmands Irving L. Fink Rose Fuhrman Erwin Lebowitz Helen Lefkowitz Marjorie Pearson Albert Pollock

APRIL 6 Eva Apter Tzuriel Billingham Wendy Galan Chester Solomon Bella Stein Roslyn Harteveld Stern Rose Vigran William Wentico APRIL 7 Benjamin Edenberg William Epstein Helen Talesnick Fichman Fred Layton Peggy Kahn Lipton Marijane Popp Dora Shapiro Lenard Wolfson APRIL 8 Corinne Louise Bernstein Arvel Cox Thomas Dakich, Sr. Louis Fuldauer Robin Sara Fuldauer Jack W. Goldberg Harvey Greenberger Mary Louise Hertz John Lion Richard "Dick" Reed Judith Love Schwartz APRIL 9 Lillian Leventhal Milton Sorock Julius Van Velzen John Vokits APRIL 10 Julia Apter Gertrude Dorson Fallon William Feldman Victor Goldberg Joyce Isaacs Ester Lask Joseph Levin Ida Lisker Nickbarg Roslyn Mandel Leonard Reiter

APRIL 11 Harry Barrett Emy Bildstein Leo Brodsky Whitney Greenberg Michael Dean Haskell Walter Heller Abraham J. Koffman Helene Lutz Samuel Mantel, Jr. Lev Weinstock APRIL 12 Colman Blach Gerald Block Norman Feuer Sylvia Gorfain Walter Bernard Morse Robert K. Richardson Harry Stoner Jack Tauf APRIL 13 Helen L. Fihn Bertha Goldberg Arthur Saul Perlstein Herbert Sim Theodore Singer William Skavroneck APRIL 14 Doris Cooperman Gertrude "Trudy" Danenberg A. Robert Dunbar Jack Efroymson, Jr. Abe Epstein Steve Fritschle Rose Rubenstein Mollin Dolores Newman Grace Raunick Samuel Sax Helen Spridgeon Rabbi Jack Stern Helen Stevens Mary Zimmerman

APRIL 15 Alexander Baerncopf Vivian Gold Brown Pauline Calderon Ilse Chorin Isaac B. Cohen Paul Heydeman Leo Netzorg Irving Opie Lynn Sussman Martha Tilton Leo Traugott APRIL 16 William Barrett Emil Dreifuss Maxine Bennett Druker Joseph Engelberg William Gellman Nikhama Goldburt Hank Halberstadt Harriet Hilton Rose Kort Milard Lucas Yetta Brown Mantel Sherrie Ellen Seidman Norris Kenneth Ossip Margaret Sugarman Harry Joseph Traugott APRIL 17 Louis J. Bale Ada Friedman Robert Gale Clara Goldbach Abraham Goldbach William L. Halpern Harold Hatfield Charles Elliott Hurwitz Chester Alan Leiser Samuel Levy Barbara Mirsky APRIL 18 Sidney Abraham Epstein Alfred Fischer Bert Goldberg Adam Seth Goodman Nathan Gotthelf Milton Greenwald Richard Honig Max Lemberger Norman Lencheck Manuel Leve Emil Mantel Gary P. Seleman Jerome Slutzky Morris Stavitsky Jozef Vorsovsky Leo Wagman

May Their Memory Be for Blessing ...

APRIL 19 Ida Arffa Herbert L. Aronson Robert Aronson Gabriel Cohen William Foster Clara Joseph Nathan Levinson Dora Litt Joe Star Samuel Weiner Joan Wolf APRIL 20 Edwin Dauber Rae Franco Leonard Goldstein Eugene Gotthelf Christopher Hargis Harold B. Kort Edward Micon Hattie Miller Barbara Re Arnold Morse Myers Eva S. Pauker Jack Rockmore Sadie Russell Sanford Sirkus Thomas "Jeff" Jefferson Smith Irene Weiss Stein Perl Stern APRIL 21 Pauline Bash Joseph N. Careskey Franklin "Frank" Giles II Albert Miller Eli Schloss Seymour "Sy" Schwartz Helen Swiss Arnold Waxman Verne Weinbaum Gladys A. Weiss

APRIL 22 Rosella Medias Philip Rosario Miceli Elsie Segal Reid Zoll APRIL 23 Maurice Blonder Dennis Escol Ann Glasser Roslyn Stern APRIL 24 Gerald "Gerry" Arffa Rose Baker Elizabeth R. Burke Julie Chinsky Harriet Greenwald Arthur Klein Jennifer Moss Hilda Samuel Simon Winograd Samuel Yolles Carol Zhiss APRIL 25 Caryl Berman Betty Eichler Blum Jack Glick Maurice Gould Kalman Haber Ella Hartman Frank Honig Rose D. Kahn Jennie Kahn Judith Karzen Adolphe Pockrass Monty Ruekberg Steven Simons Rebecca Wells Linville Samuel Yolles

APRIL 26 Paul "Andy" Arvid Anderson Abe Berman Jack Falk Maurice Gordon Pauline M. Meyers Marilyn Peachin APRIL 27 Jerome "Jerry" Abrams Edward Baker Jacqueline Butterman Phyllis Heller Charlotta Katona David Lebin Betti Lurie Morris Oscherwitz Ruth Shott Freda Winski APRIL 28 Sam Abels Meyer Bronicki Joseph Burstyn Ruben Glick Ginger Lewis Robert Lutz George Mendlovitz Rosalie Roberta Moskowitz Cecilia Nahmias Rose Nickbarg Benjamin Nisenshal Sarah Pomeranz Isaak Silver Jeanette Taylor Fannie Winer

APRIL 29 Hyman Bank Sheldon Breskow Eric Freed Evelyn Heisler Edith Holowitz Libby Hurwitz William "Nick" Kelley Gerald LaBounty Issac Wolf APRIL 30 Bertha Anderson Joshua Batt Sharon Broock Stanley H. Freedman Nancy Greenspoon Florence Sosin Harry Speyer *as of 03/25/25

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EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER DIRECTOR Jodi Kaseff YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Leah Matthys

STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Peter Smithhisler ACCOUNTING MANAGER Adrienne Aronson-White MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR Shira Phillips COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Sarah Brubaker ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Beth Meade-Hession Kendra Steele MAINTENANCE Gary Davis Joyce Patterson SECURITY Willard Mosley Shawn Boone

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