December 2024 /January 2025 Kulanu

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Phone: 317 255 6647

ECC: 317 254 2186

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 ”

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

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,

“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

Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. February 18 & 25 (tentative dates)

Facilitated by Rabbi Krichiver

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

Alice Yalowitz

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