Participate in person or visit ihcindy org/online for Zoom info
Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:15 p m Fridays
Shabbat Morning Services 10:30 a m Saturdays
Services, unless otherwise noted, will be live streamed at ihcindy org/streaming
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L i g h t U n t o t h e N a t i o n s
The American Declaration of Independence begins with a short introductory note, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends when a long train of abuses threatens to reduce a People under absolute Despotism it is the Right of this People, it is their duty --to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security ”
Rabbi Brett Krichiver Senior Rabbi
Here we find not only the substance and meaning of America writ large, but also to a large extent the course of Jewish history, and especially the story of Hanukkah The Syrian-Greek ruler Antiochus the Fourth tried to extinguish the light of the Jewish people by prohibiting the teaching of Jewish texts, and eliminating the practice of Jewish customs He forbade Jews to be Jewish
Antiochus hoped that by stamping out Jewish culture, he would do away with us as a people, and our ideals. Greek gods were enthroned in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, and the worship of these “state gods” became a loyalty test to the Greco-Syrian government Anyone refusing to participate in this new practice was sentenced to death
Thousands of Jewish refugees streamed forth out of Jerusalem, retreating to the safety of mountain camps. And under the leadership of Judah Maccabee, small guerilla bands of Jewish fighters soon emerged and won battle after battle from the mountains Antiochus had completely underestimated the power of the Jewish spirit While many were content to worship Antiochus and his statues in the defiled Temple, those who did not proved to be much stronger, and the new holiday of Hanukkah was born when that Temple was rededicated to the Jewish service of God
Since the time of Moses it has been the Jewish way to resist tyranny and to combat oppression wherever it may be found. In every generation we have had our Pharaoh, and have sought to free those still bound in the bonds of slavery
In 1884, 108 years after the American War of Independence, the people of France presented a gift to the United States in the form of a massive statue. It was designed to “proclaim liberty throughout the land for all the inhabitants thereof ” And while on Hanukkah we remind ourselves to be a light unto the nations by lighting small candles in our menorahs, the Statue of Liberty holds her mighty torch to light the way for the millions of immigrants still seeking that promise. May this Hanukkah be for us a rededication of our commitment to fighting tyranny in the name of democracy, and our Judaism as well, wherever we find it
PALOOZA HANUKKAH
DECEMBER27
Hanukkah is just around the corner! We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Hanukkah Palooza.
4:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
Community Menorah Lighting @ JCC
Shabbat Service - bring your hanukkiah!
Hanukkah Activities: We have something for every age! Arts + crafts, games, text study and more!
Hanukkah Sing-Along
We hope to see you there!
JANUARY 23-26, 2025
Artist-in-Residence
featuring one-person musical performance:
Cantor Evan Kent will perform his one-person show, Shards, which celebrates the strength it takes to break apart the things that are holding you back and then to travel as far as it takes to begin to put the pieces together anew to build a better life.
This musical performance chronicles the story of Evan’s immigration to Israel interwoven with the tale of his grandparents’ journey from Russia to New York in 1908. It is the story of the continual search for home, homeland, and along the way discovering what you didn’t even know you had lost. Visit evankent.com/shards/ for more info.
Sisterhood Hanukkah 2024
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
Adopt-A-Family is an annual community wide program helping many local Jewish families in our Indianapolis area each year during Hanukkah.
Hanukkah begins December 25 this year and a great way to celebrate is to donate an item or two to help us make someone else's holiday a little cheerier!
IHC Sisterhood will be collecting items for three local Jewish families, which can be dropped off at Carol Bogar or Bennie Silver's home, or the IHC Sisterhood Gift Shop (during business hours only) by December 3.
Your generosity is very much appreciated! Thank you!
Click the following link to donate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ 4090E49A9A92BAA8-53120512hanukkah#/
PURIM
ISGOINGTODEFYGRAVITY
STAYGOLD: AREFLECTIONONTHE2024
CONFIRMATIONTRIPTO
NewYorkCity
Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro
On a sunny, golden day, our entire class of Confirmation students (Class of 2025) flew to New York City for 4 days of learning, sharing, and building community. Each year, our goals for our Confirmation trip are two-fold –they include learning goals and community goals. This trip met those goals and exceeded them.
If you are not familiar with the annual New York trip, it is an IHC legend that we were the first congregation to make a trip to New York a regular venture for our Confirmation classes. Whether that is the case or not, our NY Confirmation trip is a longstanding pillar of our program
During the trip, we take the students on a journey through history – we put ourselves in the shoes of our ancestors making the journey from Europe to the shores of the United States We explore Ellis Island and the Lower East Side – retracing the steps of so many of our relatives.
From walking up the steps of the preserved halls of the Tenement Museum – which takes our students through actual apartments that have been maintained and/or restored to the time of the countless stories they tell –to eating at the restaurants that have stood for more than a century. This year, our students ate sandwiches from Katz’s Deli (since 1888) and bagels from Russ & Daughters (since 1904). [We were too full for knishes and black & white cookies ]
Moving through time, our students tasted AUTHENTIC New York pizza at Joe’s (since 1975). [While not a “Jewish” experience, it certainly was a New York experience ] They were also overwhelmed by the cheesecake sundaes at Junior’s (since 1950 – and a Jewish founder). We also visited Salt & Straw, an ice cream shop whose Upper West Side location features “Pastrami on Rye” [no one was that brave] and “Chocolate Babka” [which, unfortunately, was sold out.] Needless to say, no one went home hungry.
The powerful learning experiences did not stop as we visited the 9/11 Museum. This visit was very moving for our students who were not even born until 8-9 years after the attack Students considered the similarities in the tragedies of the attack in 2001 here in the U.S. and the attack on Israel on 10/7. Conversations were incredibly deep.
We were fortunate to celebrate Simchat Torah at B’nai Jeshurun on Thursday night. Our students were amazed by the young crowd that packed the synagogue in order to dance and celebrate with the Torah. Central Synagogue welcomed us on Friday night for Shabbat services Our Shabbat morning included a text study in Central Park. Throughout the trip, our students were immersed in a city where hearing Hebrew spoken in the streets, finding Jewish terminology – Yiddish and Hebrew – written on advertisements, and seeing a lot of people with Jewish stars or other marks of pride and identity are just commonplace. This was an impactful experience for our students.
Of course, no trip to New York is complete without the experience of Times Square and Broadway. Our hotel was located just off the Square, so the bright lights and busy streets became familiar.
On Saturday night, thanks to a generous IHC family who has made this part of the trip possible for us for many years, we had tickets to see “The Outsiders” which just won the Tony for Best Musical of 2024 and three other Tony awards [nominated for 12]
The majority of our students read this book in middle school and were familiar with the story. However, nothing could prepare us for how absolutely amazing this production was. Thanks to the incredible talent of the actors, each of us found moments of humor, shock, sadness, and joy. There were some tears, too.
If you are familiar with “The Outsiders” [in any form], you know the line “Stay Gold.” This was a response to the Robert Frost poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” I chose this line to headline our trip reflection here because, ultimately, it sums up the purpose of our trip We want our students to see what many of our ancestors experienced as they walked through the doors of Ellis Island, on the streets of the Lower East Side, and through the rest of New York City and beyond The struggles were real These experiences can change how we perceive our world and change our ethics and connections. Yet, through all of this, Jewish people have survived and thrived We have not lost our moral compass nor our sense of wonder and hope. Our hope is that our Confirmation students “stay gold” and keep working to make sure their community and their world reflect this incredible hue that shines in each of them
DECEMBER 13
Home-HostedShabbat
A NEW WAY FOR THE IHC COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE SHABBAT TOGETHER
One of my favorite ways to connect with people is over a meal or coffee. I know many people feel this way, especially because Judaism is a religion that encourages the sharing of food Building on this idea, on December 13, we are launching a new program called “Shabbat at Home” where IHC members will sign up to host or be hosted for Shabbat dinner In sharing a meal together, people get to know each other in new and different ways.
The evening will begin with a short online Shabbat service at 6:15. During this service, participants can pray, hear words of Torah and say the Mi Shebeirach or Kaddish for loved ones.
In addition to the online service, the focus of this Shabbat is on the small group gatherings To create small groups for Shabbat dinner, we are asking people to sign up either to host or to be hosted
If you are able to host a Shabbat dinner, please fill out the google form and let us know how many people you can host I encourage you to organize it in the way that is easiest for you or best fits your entertaining style. For example, the Shabbat dinner can be pot luck, ordered in, cooked, or a combination of these options. As hosts, you decide what time you would like the gathering to begin.
IHC will provide you with copies of the Shabbat blessings and Shabbat candles
If you would like to attend a hosted Shabbat dinner, please fill out the google form letting us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies etc Once people have signed up (by Dec 6) we will match hosts and guests. We hope to create small gatherings based on location, age and stage of life, or other types of connections.
We ask that each group takes a picture of themselves together and send it to communications@ihcindy.org.
When I have participated in similar programs with previous congregations, it has been a wonderful experience These dinners help people get to know each other better and bond in new ways Some of the groups formed meaningful friendships and have continued to share Shabbat meals long after their first meal together.
To sign up to host or attend, please fill out the forms found at ihcindy.org/event/home-hostedshabbat. If you have any questions about the new program, please contact me.
Thank you and I look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you,
-Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader
“We are a team of caring and compassionate individuals who desire to fulfill our Jewish responsibility to perform deeds of loving kindness by serving the needs of our IHC family.”
Andrea Burnett
“Existing volunteers were already providing wonderful help to the IHC family, and I was fortunate to build upon this foundation by forming a planning team and securing financial backing from Sisterhood, the Tzedek Committee and receiving generous donations from individuals to the IHC Caring Community Chevrat Chesed Fund With this support, we’ve expanded our services to include holiday visits, phone calls, birthday cards for congregants over 80, and get well and Shloshim cards for those on the Mi Shebeirach list or those who have suffered a loss
Thanks to the planning team and volunteers from the congregation, we’re able to bring moments of joy to others during challenging times or special occasions. My role is simply to coordinate the efforts of these caring and compassionate individuals Though I was initially hesitant to lead the Caring Community, the support of the volunteers, the IHC clergy, and the meaningful visits I’ve made to congregants have made this experience truly rewarding.”
group may need – visiting with our packing and giving the occasional 2¢ of ach out to even more of our community A mented that our efforts are some of the d do at IHC I certainly agree ”
Jill Weiss Simins
“I originally joined the Caring Community because I wanted to do something "hands on" to help my fellow congregants. At first, I chipped in by cooking meals for folks who were ill or had just gotten out of the hospital, which is still very rewarding. But now my favorite activity is visiting older congregants who are in nursing facilities or are homebound They brighten my day with stories and wisdom more than I could ever brighten theirs. Even when these visits are difficult because of declining health, I think both parties benefit from these moments of connection. To anyone reading who has a parent or friend that could use a visit, don't hesitate to call on us. wonderful connection. “
nie Silver
n a member of the Caring Community for several years One of our goals is to he burdens that some of our congregants face. Currently, I am responsible for g meals to be delivered to families who would benefit for a variety of reasons including illness, surgery or other specific needs We have an amazing team of volunteers who lovingly prepare meals according to most dietary restrictions required by the family and deliver the meals to their home In addition, I send monthly birthday greeting to our congregants who are eighty years of age or older. I have always been the “nurturer” and serving on this committee has given me the opportunity to continue to give back.”
Andrew Lodolo
“Professionally, my entire career has been spent working as a healthcare professional within a safety-net health-system Servant leadership is a value I hold dear, and I find personal fulfillment helping others in my personal and professional life. The Caring Community allows me to translate my skill set and values to helping our own community within IHC.”
Carly Traynor
“I’ve seen the ways in which the Caring Community helps people through difficult situations firsthand Something like a warm meal or a phone call to check in may sound small, but it can mean the world to someone who is going through a rough patch. It’s an honor to be able to give back to IHC in this way.”
John Heinz
“My role is as a committee member I get to visit and call congregants, deliver holiday gifts, and provide support I love getting to connect with congregants and hopefully serve as a source of connection and comfort.”
Patty Goodman
Polly Spiegel
“I serve on the Steering Committee, helping to decide what project that committee should work on and how it can attend to the needs of individuals in the IHC community. I have delivered holiday gifts to the homebound I also make and deliver meals to members who are incapacitated and have offered transportation to doctor's appointments
“It’s simple - It’s a community that reaches out and sends “love” in many different ways to our congregants. It truly makes me happy to be part of this wonderful connection.”
After I helped recruit volunteers from IHC to work on services to the wider Indianapolis community, I saw that this IHC it h d l ith th
Bill Jacobson
helps with deliveries during holiday time and supports the Caring Community’s programs.
DATES TO KNOW
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE ADULTEDUCATION LEARNINGOPPORTUNITY:
TaughtbyRabbiChernow-Reader Sundays-10a.m.|Dec.8
Kids
Using Jewish Tradition to support each other in a challenging world
Feeling stressed? – This is a stressful time of year, a stressful time in our country and in the world. IHC can help you destress in next “Kids Today” session with mental health professional Rebecca Willis Rebecca will provide a safe space to share our concerns and give us techniques to help us with it
JOINUSFOR JANUARY31AT6P.M.
9 a m and after Boker Tov in the Event Center $3 for bagel & cream cheese cash only IHC provides coffee
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Join Cantor Aviva Marer and Clinical Psychologist Tami Krichiver in a warm, confidential environment to comfort one another, share our pain, reflect on loss, or simply observe, and listen
B’nai Mitzvah
Ari Yuckman is excited to become a Bar Mitzvah on Jan 18, 2025. As a 7th grader at Creekside Middle School, he enjoys performing onstage with his acting and singing friends and playing soccer with his Carmel FC teammates.
Joshua Abrams
Joel Grynheim and Janet Allen
Richard and Naomi Baron
Cecille Benaim and Jorge Bramcko
Sarah and Eric Denney
Rachel and Kyle Hiller
Rebecca and Adam Hinderliter
Nikki Kennedy and Rick Kennedy II
Josh and Amber Maze
Jamie Burnett & Jason Peterson
Laura Provisor
Daniel Rabb
Sandy and Allen Redman
Anna Roberts
Celia and Geoffrey Sadjadi
*These members have joined since the Oct/Nov Kulanu publication
Adult Education
2025 CLASS SCHEDULE
Creative and vibrant Jewish education develops a strong and positive Jewish identity, fosters Jewish continuity and meaningful Jewish life, and strengthens our commitment to the Jewish community in Indianapolis, the United States, Israel, and the world.
Check out the list of our 2025 learning opportunities:
INDIANAPOLIS COMMUNITY SHALIACH AVIYA YAACOBY: ISRAEL FOR THE WISE
Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. January 14, February 11, March 18, April 8, May 20
Join Aviya as he takes us through various aspects of the life and culture of Israel The class meets each month, but each session will be taught as a stand alone session. IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $18 per person.
TWO JEWS, THREE OPINIONS
Fridays, 12 - 1 p.m. January 24, 31, & February 7
Taught by Rabbi Chernow-Reader
This three-part class explores the range of responses rabbis give to questions about God, humanity, and the future of the Jewish people IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $36
“IN CONVERSATION WITH”THE BERLIN DIARIES BY ANDREA STOLOWITZ
Join Rabbi Krichiver and members of the cast and crew from the upcoming world premiere of The Berlin Diaries at the Phoenix Theater. In this complex, contemporary drama about the search for home, fragmented heritage, and Jewish diaspora, two performers oscillate between characters and locations at the border of reality and memory and the intersection of national history and private lives. IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $36
STORIES OF JEWISH MUSIC
Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. February 27, March 6 & 27, April 3
Taught by Cantor Marer
Using the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s curated curriculum, Cantor Marer will offer four lessons on various topics in Jewish music ranging from basic history, Jewish jazz, Yiddish influences, and Leonard Bernstein. No prior musical knowledge is necessary. IHC Members: Complimentary, Guests: $54.
HIDDUR MITZVAH - ESTHER & VASHTI’S PAINT POUR
Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m. March 2 (tentative date)
Guided by Rabbi Shapiro (off-site)
Join in the Purim spirit and use the technique of paint pouring to learn about and make the story of Esther or Vashti come to life. No artistic talent is necessary - we will be guided through the process. IHC Members: $22 for supplies. Guests: $36 (plus $22 for supplies) -- Spaces are limited. Please register by February 1 and receive location and more information.
SAY WHAT????: READING REFORM RESPONSA: JEWISH
ISSUES
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
Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. May 6 & 13, April 29
Taught by Rabbi Krichiver
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
Tuesdays, 7 -8 p.m. April 15 & 22 Taught by Rabbi Shapiro 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 Meade- Hession, at BethMH@ihcindy.org or 317255-6647.
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.
WHY SUPPORTING IHC SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR ANNUAL GIVING
As we approach the end of the year, many of us reflect on where we can make a meaningful difference through our charitable giving. The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant Jewish community with a rich history of service, education, and spiritual enrichment. Here’s why you should consider including IHC in your year-end giving plans.
A LASTING LEGACY OF COMMUNITY AND SERVICE
Since its founding, IHC has been more than just a place of worship it’s been a vital part of the Indianapolis community. Supporting IHC helps ensure: Jewish traditions thrive for future generations: Your donation allows IHC to continue providing religious services, holiday celebrations, and lifecycle events that anchor our community in faith.
A safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds who seek a connection to Jewish values and practices. Commitment to social justice: IHC’s programs support interfaith collaboration, community advocacy, and charitable outreach efforts, from feeding the hungry to promoting equity and inclusivity.
SUPPORTING SPIRITUAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH
IHC offers educational programs and resources that are unparalleled in their scope and impact. Your support can help expand:
Jewish education for all ages: From tots to seniors, IHC provides engaging learning opportunities that enrich our connection to Jewish culture, traditions, and ethics.
Innovative youth programs: We offer a variety of youth and family programs designed to inspire our younger generations and foster a lifelong connection to their community.
A SPECIAL APPEAL THIS YEAR: “IF NOT NOW, WHEN?”
This year’s High Holy Day appeal, “If Not Now, When?” reminds us of the urgency and importance of giving. By contributing to IHC before the end of the year, you ensure that the programs and values we hold dear continue to flourish.
MAKE IHC PART OF YOUR ANNUAL GIVING
Consider the lasting impact your donation can make. Whether you give:
A one-time donation
A pledge over time
An endowed gift to ensure IHC’s future
Each contribution supports the community we treasure. Let us come together to make sure that IHC remains a vital, enriching force in our lives and those of generations to come. This season, as you reflect on where to give, think of all that IHC has given to you and our shared community.
IHC Foundation: Growth for Now and the Future
In 1856, a small group of Jewish families desired to build a spiritual home for Jews in Indianapolis. Their hunger for a Jewish community resulted in individuals coming together to provide financial generosity and a volunteering spirit. The combined labors of these visionaries created Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) -- a place for praying and learning, celebrating and comforting, playing, and eating … together.
After 167 years, IHC remains a vibrant center for Jewish life in Indianapolis, thanks to the vision of those founding families and the contributions of those who came after them. Nowhere is our temple’s long, deep history more prevalent than the hallway lined with pictures of past Confirmation and Consecration classes, former clergy, and leadership. These snapshots remind us of where our congregation was, and what motivates us to keep growing.
To further ensure the temple’s growth well into the future, the IHC Foundation (Foundation) was formed in 1977. The Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) tax-qualified organization. Its purpose is to hold, invest, and grow assets exclusively for the benefit of IHC.
In conjunction with IHC’s annual operating funds, our congregation is fortunate to receive Foundation funds to support programs and operations.
For example, distributions from Foundation’s restricted funds support the Jewish Learning Program, social justice, building operations, IHC Circles, as well as support for interfaith families within IHC. IHC can also pursue sacred relationship with our multifaith partners in the greater Indianapolis area.
These opportunities, paired with support for necessary building repairs and maintenance (such as contributing to the new roof or parking lot renovations) guarantee IHC will be here for your children, your grandchildren, and generations of people to come.
As you map out your charitable giving in the year ahead, please know a gift to IHC Foundation is another way to support your Jewish home.
For additional information about contributing to the Foundation, please contact our Executive Director, Pete Smithhisler at petes@ihcindy.org.
H C c i r c l e s
Euchre circle
Mental Health Professionals
Therapists, social workers, psychologists: Helping others better understand and cope with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can take a toll on you.
Shuffle the deck and deal the cards for this quintessentially Hoosier card game in which you take tricks and trump is never political. volunteering
The group typically meets monthly and talks about cases, challenges in their practices and over time have gotten to be friends They refer to each other and support each other.
Email lauriebfreeman@comcast.net to get connected
This Circle focuses on helping out at local food pantries and community gardens as a way to address food insecurity in Indianapolis.
IHC Volunteer Circle has scheduled an opportunity to volunteer at Second Helpings on Saturday December 28, 2024. They will need 10 volunteers. It's a wonderful opportunity to end the year helping IHC heal the world
an idea for a circle?
Are you new to Judaism? We are so glad you’re here!
Whatever brought you, join together with others to explore Jewish holidays and food, and support each other on your Jewish journeys
Ga’avah, meaning “Pride,” is a Circle designed to support and embrace LGBTQ+ congregants at IHC. Ga’avah creates space for LGBTQ+ congregants and allies to socialize, learn, worship, and promote LGBTQ+ social justice at IHC and beyond.
take a hike... together
Get outside with a diverse group of fellow IHC members who enjoy sharing their love for exploring the Hoosier landscape and the change of seasons.
F i n d y o u r c o m m u n i t y mahjongg Mavens
Grab your tile set and play a game or ten with the other IHC mahjong mavens. This addicting game of skill, strategy, and luck is a great way to spend an afternoon with other IHC enthusiasts
December 1
May Their Memory Be for Blessing...
Samuel Ralph Cohen
Joyce Colbert
Donald Hester
Natalie Jacobson
Bess Lerver
Gloria Lewin Firestone
Jules Medias
Julia Rosenheim
Howard Schwartz
Eva Sydney
David Wides
December 2
Beverly Budnick
Kathryn Cameron
Bessie Greenwald
Anna Kramer Griffin
Vera Heilbrun
Stephanie Lang
Betty Mandel
Jamshid Rastegar
Sarah Staff
Mort Vogel
December 3
Abe Brodsky
Max Cohen
Harry Lee Foreman
Margaret Green
Barry Steven Harsip
Alice Hirschfeld-Lorch
Deborah Wagner
Lodolo
Stanley Nickbarg
Sarah Sachs
John Sanders
Alan Scheffler
Belle Speirs
Frances S. Stiefler
Donald Tavel
Stanley Vigran
Jerry K. Weinberg
December 4
Ben Cutler
Linda Dorson
Bilha Gottlieb
Sally Klein
Goldene Kolstein
Samuel Litt
Leo Meiselman
Isaac Rothbard
Marvin Sablosky
Sadie Sanders
Sidney Shane
Pat Shideler
Galina Vorsovsky
Janet Wagman
Philip Welber
Jack Zhiss
December 5
Frances Bernstein
Paul Csillag
Emil Dansker
Anita Joseph
Arkedi Kagan
Mae Lockman
Golde Lutz
Florence Rosenfield
Lester Seidenstein
Roza Shlit
Samuel Rubner
Clare Schloss
December 6
Edward Bell
Marguerite Borinstein
Ben Cohen
Philip S. Danenberg
Lillian Epstein
Bernard Goodman
Ellen Joyce
Riva Kantin
Benedict N. Klein
Gisya Komarovsky
Charles Leopold
Mary Marder
Ida Myers
Jared Schaffer
Ruthe Stein
Lynn Werner
December 7
Allen Adler
Deborah Benjamin
David Berebitsky
Nettie Careskey
Philip Cohen
Napthali Eskenazi
Dale Friedman
Rikki Goldstein
Herman Himelstein
Rita Hiser
Doris Messer
Harry Myers
Barbara Meyers
Parson
Milton Singer
December 8
Etta Bassin
Ethel Born
Hal Broxmeyer
Vera Kurland Evans
Meyer Ferer
Phyllis Ann Forman
Freda Greenberger
Morris Greenburg
Morris Kolten
Augusta Laptook
Millie Lerman
Don Messer
Joseph L. Olshewitz
Shirley Schiffer
Edith Seidenstein
Benjamin Simon
Katherine Wallace
Martin Watkins
Mary Wolf
December 9
Karen Jacobs
Grunwald
Fanny T. Lurvey
Isidore Mandelbaum
Reva Newman
Hyman Norris
December 10
Anna Dansker
Samuel Davis
Irwin Fass
Howard L Fineberg
Marge Klein
Benno Lowensohn
Ethel Leah Newman
Frank Newman
Morris Pactor
Shirley Sapurstein
Donald Stillerman
Elaine Wolman
December 11
Ruth Barton
Joe Burnstein
Homer R. Cox
Steven Goble
Ann Kahn
Jack Keller
Myron Kirsh
Estelle Netzorg
Irma Pekvrousk
Melva Weisberger
December 12
Robert J Adolph
Amy Cook Lurvey
Henry Gluski
Ruth Hersh
Logan Neumann
Iona Rubner
Murray Schwartzbaum
Dick Shane
Louis "Don" Steele
Morris Stoner
December 13
Marcella Bell
Joseph Engelman
Abraham Friedman
Mary Lou Grant
Melva Hamer
Bernard Kleiman
Jane Lawson
Rose Levin
Jacob Lutz
David Parson
Louis Platt
Bertha Rubin
Lena Shapiro
Simon Steinberg
Theodore Joseph
Strater
December 14
Abraham Arnold Mavorette Flummerfelt
Margarette Goldman
Samuel Gotlieb
Belle Grant
Rose Harris
Rosamond Kulback
Leon Redman
Samuel Romer
Rosalyn Saperstein
Linette Werner
Joseph Wilson
December 15
Albert Goldberg
Edith Jenkins
Rose Leopold
Sadie Mendlovitz
Jacques Morris
Herman Rosenheim
David Rudd
Rose Schuff
Leonard E Siegel
Irving I. Stein
December 16
Louis Dorson
Ann Finkel
Sylvia Leviton
Goldsmith
Erno Herz
Samuel Leshnover
Reyna Pauker
Saul Sosin
Harry B. Stein
December 17
Frances Biller
Herman Bratnick
Melvin Brook
Sahra Epstein
Bernard Groswald
Mae Hirsch
Brad Katz
Celia Katz
Bernard Landman, Jr
Joseph Schoeneman
Bertha Falender Sharp
December 18
Robert Baerncopf
Peter Cahn
Ruth N. Frankel
Beatrice Hiser
Selma Kahn
Harold Lerman
Ethel Rubenstein
Nettie Rudd
Phil Wilson
December 19
Sam Cohen
Edward Cohn
David Cook
Paula Davidson
Jerome Freedman
Doris Getsug
Sidney Goldberg
Lisa Gross
Yoseph Komarovsky
James Mossler
Florence Sachs
Donald Sapecky
Leonard F Schroeder
Doris Stadler
Gladys Stone
David R. Warshauer
December 20
Sheldon Agriss
Edward Hertzman
Herman B Jacobson
Jacquelyn Treacy
Lasley
Gary Linder
G. Louise Miller
Zelda Rossen
Edna Elaine Weiss
December 21
Harry Gorshel
Lauren Benjamin
Wilfred R Borinstein
Hedwig Glaser
Gertrude Herman
David Klapper
Gordon Levi
Leonard Libster
Marian Schoeneman
Sylvia Silbert
Maxwell Spector
Lawrence Stillerman
Samuel Thomas
Lillian Kroot Weinberg
December 22
Arthur Buchholz
Frieda L. Cohen
Leon L Cohen
Stanley Goldhamer
Helen Goldsmith
Walter Nemes
Mor N. Oppman
Frances Ressler
Richard Rosenzweig
Ruby Schahet
Albert Sharnoff
Henry B Werner
December Yahrzeits
December 23
Bertold Breisacher
William Cowan
Arthur Engelberg
Lillian Falender
Anna Mantel Fishbein
Elma Harris
Samuel Hurwitz
Sophia Klapper
Bernard Lefkowitz
Frances Levy
Richard Ohrn
Alfred Rifkin
Mary Shaffer
Rose Zukof
December 24
Benjamin Bassin
Lloyd Arthur Buchalter
Elsa Buka
Ivan M Chalfie
Albert Fischel
Frances Glaser
Adolph Greenman
Estelle Cohen Kort
Rachel Leibenhaut
Guy Miller
William Moss
Steven Nicholas
Louis Pintchuck, Sr
Morris Rome
Rosalia Romer
Emanuel Rothchild
Hyman Schneider
Abraham Jacob Wald
Ethel Zelner
December 25
Max Cahn
Judd Goodman
Morris Jacobs
Gordon Platt
Albert Reuben
JoAnn Rubin
Ruth K. Schwartz
Gabor Stiasny
Maria Stiasny
Julia Tint
Ida Wolfson
December 26
Dodie Baker
Isaac Binzer
Joseph L Cohen
Sara Greenburg
Ruth M. Greenwald
Lena Lofton
Henrietta Marer
Sofia Marer
Vivian Pollack
William Schloss
Morris L Simon
Jeremy Louis Wilkins
December 27
Robert Cohen
Marjorie Dee
Mary Rothschild Dewig
Leon Engel
Betty Glazier
Edward Joseph
Esther Lillian Klapper
Joseph B Koek
Hattie L Meiere
Hannah Edna Pozner
David Sablosky
Robert Lawrence Wolen
December 28
Susie Beiman
Herman Burnstein
Leo Marvin Cohn
Bernadine Fishman
Joseph Gregorich
Robert Kahn
Eliot Aaron Keller
Leonard Kessler
Adele W Monat
Shirley Reese
Muriel Tadman Romer
George Albert Thirtle
December 29
Pearl Allie
Harry Bloch
Pearl Burnstein
Annette Feiwell
Joseph Glaser, Jr.
Isadore Kleiman
Angela Nefouse
Eunice Patterson
Barnett Roseff
Dolores Smith
Chaim Tokar
December 30
Irvin Chinsky
Sydney Enriquez
Norma Goldberg
Blanche Groswald
Janet Hertzman
Elaine Brill Kahn
Dan Leightman
Blanche Stonehill
Edward Waldman
December 31
Sidney Aronson
David Bassin
Rosalie Burns
Gunne Ginsburg
Elise Guggenheim
Sylvia Heisler
Jennifer Katz
Meyer Samuels
Edward Shaw
Sylvia Winter
Becky Zoll
January 1
Carl Ambery
May Their Memory Be for Blessing...
January 5
Ida Fishman
Marjorie Bradford
Janell Cowan
Esther Goldman
Myron Harris
Bessie Kopelov
Agnes Korthy
Gertrude Krauthamer
Joseph George
Lauricella
David Lewis
Anna Louise Platt
Leonard Roth
Jerry Shlensky
Louise Sirkus
January 2
Diane K. Cook
Robert Fischer
Joseph Moheban
James Moore
Pearl Wides Levanthal
Roth
Robert Schaefer
January 3
Harold Barishman
Isabelle Burman
Louis Greenberg
Helen Harris
Harry Osipowitz
Rose Schneider
Selma Simon
Nathan Stein
Bobbi Rohdi Wimberly
January 4
Harrison Ball
Harry Burack
Naoom Haimson
Seymour Kaplan
Caroline Meyers
Goldbach
Louis Schmuckler
Selma Shlensky
Robert Smith, Jr
Louis R. Weiss
Max Gold
Fryda Gurwitz
Jack Halberstadt
Milton E Hellman
Paul Hene
Robert Hornstein
Kathryn Alfs Jackson
J. Frank Knight
Morris Leve
Isadore Mervis
Bruce Nelson
Robert Ian Reiter
Thomas Mantel
Richardson
Ninfa V Winkler
January 6
Herman Chalfie
Matthew Chatterton
Maurice Cooper
Milton Fettner
Arlene Goldhamer
Mack Henry
Seymour Kolten
Irene Romer
January 7
John Edward Anderson
Judith Lee Arenson
Myron Ball
Bonnie Louise Cohen
Gertrude Cohen
Drexler
Ellen Goldberg
Lou Leventhal
Molly Mirkin
Diane Organ
Sara Reuben
Sarah Salle
David Shaw
Marilyn Bassler
Spitzberg
Blanche Steele
Sidney Tuchman
Bruce L Wilkoff
January 8
Oscar Alpert
Samuel Cohen
Mollye Salman
Dorfman
Hymen Drevno
Walter Epstein
Leon Levi
Morris Lichtman
Patsy Schwartz
January 9
Barbara Abrams
Elaine Arffa
Ruby Berridge
Julia Bodner
Jim Fleck
Fritz Goldbach
Louis Harris
Eva Heffron
Stanley Henry
Richard Kopfstein
Eleanor Marvin
Arthur Schwarz
Ron Stevenson
Linda Wolf Winstead
Nathan Zoll
January 10
Constance Kouts
Fenwick
Dora Goldsmith
Stanley Herman
Nettie Lappin
Osias Pauker
Faye Pikelny
Linda Poper
Sally Rubenstein
Stanley Sanders
Julius Shmookler
January 11
Joan Atlass
Henry Heimansohn
Jack Jaffe
Frances G. Lazar
Alfred London
Robert Harris Netzorg
Harry A. Neumann
Patricia Rothman
Charlotte Sider
Harvey Wilkoff
Albert Wishne
January 12
Shirley Baron
William Byrd
Agatha Selig Dessau
Susan Erickson
William Jacobson
Ann Levine
Isadore Litwack
Ira Markwood
Nathan Marmelstein
Ida Miller
Selma Paul
Daniel Shander
Jennie Wolf
January 13
Julius Cohen
Miriam Fineberg
Hilda Fishbein
Etta Frankel
Rebecca Greenburg
Jeanne Kaufman
Howard Lazar
Marcie Linder
Gerald Rediger
Irwin M. Rivlin
Bernard Silver
Herbie Valinetz
Sydney E. Zaban
January 14
Tony Auerhann
Betty Brook
Sue Butcher
Lolla Cohen
Irene Goldsmith
Louis Gutin
Ruby Hendleman
Morton B. Koor
Elaine Kaplan Lichtenfeld
Jerry Milner Strausburg
Cook
Mary Segal Mishelow
Stephen Rubenstein
Betty "Patsy" Stewart
Nellie Strain
Hyman Wagman
Shirlee Yale
January 15
Herman Abrams
Steve Becker
Richard Brindle
Rose Feuerlicht
Sally Green Kranz
Joseph Kroot
Naomi Levenstein
Jean Morris
Richard "Dick" Moss
Phillip Rappaport
Burton Shapiro
Lillian Simon
Leah Veronica
Traugott
Agnes Veronica Vogel
January 16
Rose Bobinsky
Leonard P Frankel
Grace Friedland
Jerry Herman
Sidney Jacobs
Bernice Kempler
Miriam Klasky
Martin Leitz
Albert L. Lischin
Sylvia Lyon
William P. Meyers
Leo Michaels
Etta Finkelstein Platt
William Rosenthal
Idamae "Ann"
Sablosky
Rhea Schroeder
Florrie Sussman
January 17
Stephen Bailie
Jerry Baron
Jessie Finkel
Margaret Harry
Maggie Harry
Bessie Kaufman
Florence Leshnover
Oscar Margolis
Harry Richter
Gilbert Harold Salle
Faye Skolnik
Lillian Steinberg
Milton Zwirn
January 18
Shirley Backer
Virginia Doehrman
Samuel Kroot
Bernice Linker
Pearl Lucas
Bertha Newmark
Eva Peale
Barbara "Bobbi" Ann Rosenbaum
Margie Jo Silver
David Stiefler
Leah Bross Traugott
January 19
Rose Cohen
Gloria Dorson
Sandra Feldman
Anna Reich
Gabe Wagman
January 20
Katherine Cohen
Norman Cohen
Victor N. Eichler
Syd Greenberg
Ida Herman
Ruth Lazarus
Alex Levenstein
Rita Metzger
Nate Winski
January Yahrzeits
January 21
Bernard J. Cohen
Harold Cohen
Jeanette Doman
Jack Leffel
Francine Zwirn
Memberg
Anne Rosenblum
Sadie Rothbaum
Iris Waxman
Marcia Wolf
Eugene Zukerman
January 22
Anna Binzer
Gail Borad
Edward Cohen
Charles Efroymson, Jr
Lana Funkhouser
Jerry Gould
David Hurwitz
Saul Jacobson
Harold Leopold
Frieda Liebowicz
Catherine Parker
Kelley Lynne Pearson
Doris Richman
Jerry Steele
Dione Tisius
January 23
Freda Hess Burstyn
Nancy K. Chalfie
Abe Friedman
Bradley Goble
Sylvia Y. Kaplan
Paul Kulback
Max Lapides
Robert K. Levin
Helen Logan
Gertrude Tauf
Lowenstein
Mike Mustin
Frieda Paul
Morris Redish
Anna Roth
Marvin Rubin
Robert Sering
Joyce Shaw
Tully Stonehill
Irma Louise Wattam
January 24
Birdie Abrams
Mortimer C. Furscott
Jonah Greenfield
Fannie Hassan
Julian Kiser
Liebert Mossler
Kisel Peysekhman
Virgil Pitzer
Lena Pretzfelder
Louis J. Stricker
January 25
Anna Belle Arkin
Joy Brindle
Bonnie Christensen
Bertha Glazer
Sadie Budd Glickman
Irwin B. Goodman
Harry Jaffe
Ethel Lencheck
Phyllis Jean Reavis
Millikan
Michael Nelson
Dale Pryweller
Leopold Selig
Sophie Wohlfeld
January 26
Jeremy Bank
Isador Cohen
David Holzman
Mae Jacobson
William Klein
Susan Polonsky Klein
Abraham Lipman
Rose Schneider
Wendy Schroeder
January 27
Sarah Baerncopf
Barbara Breskow
Douglas Brown
Yetta Feldman
William Louis
Greenwald
Melvin Kosnoff
Tina Giniger Lambert
Evelyn Levine
Harriet Liebman
Rachel Litt
Genya Medalie
Esther Pianin
January 28
Pauline Bartfield
Dorothy Doman
Benjamin
Sanford Goldshine
Dolores Hanna
Sidney Lenke
Carl Sanders
Bernard Sands
January 29
David Eskenazi
Bonnie Gerstell
Samuel Hahn
Dorothy M. Johnson
Sidney D Kallman
Salvatore "Sal" Miceli
Robert "Bob" Miller
Morris Nahmias
Sylvia Rapoport
Harold Rappaport
Helen Shady
Jeanne Shaffer
Bea Soifer
Jane Yolles
Ira Zukina
January 30
Sally Cannon
Carolyn Cohen
Stanley R. Jacobs
Stanley J. Larman
Philip Marder
Joseph Nemirovsky
Paul Piazza
Gertrude Podaloff
Martha Speyer
Morris Talesnick
Douglas E. Weingart
January 31
Michael Blonder
Diane Buckler
Ella Oppman
Elvira Oppman
Ruth Rockmore
Edward Sobel
Carolyn Steinberg
David Strausburg
Rachael Hope
Valentine
Clarine Webster
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