May Kulanu 2024

KULANU A Magazine That Highlights "All of Us"

MAY 2024

Nisan/Iyyar 5784

At a Glance: May View our most up-to-date calendar on the IHC website.

Mahjongg Mavens Friday, May 3 at 2:30pm Grab your tile set and play a game (or ten) with the other IHC Mahjongg mavens. This addicting game of skill, strategy, and luck is a great way to spend time with other IHC enthusiasts on a Friday.

Contact Amy Isaacs with any questions. This Circle also meetings on May 10 & May 24 at 10:00am and May 17 & 31 at 2:30pm.

Tot Shabbat Friday, May 3 at 5:30pm There will be short, kid-friendly services with a fun activity for this Shavuot-themed service. We're asking you to sign up so we can get a general sense of numbers. Let us know you're coming by registering here.

Community Shabbat Dinner Friday, May 3 after services Come enjoy a meal with your IHC community following our Shabbat services. All are welcome to take part. Please RSVP for you and your party by clicking here.

Euchre Circle Friday, May 5 at 10:00am All levels of play are welcome to come and have some fun, meet new people, and compete for a prize. Click here to register to play. This Circle meets on May 20 at 10:00am and May 23 at 6:00pm.

Confirmation Shabbat Friday, May 10 at 6:15pm Join our entire congregation in a service led by our clergy with the tenth grade Confirmation class.

Jewish Book Club Tuesday, May 14 at 12:00pm The Jewish Book Club is a great way for book lovers to enjoy getting to know each other through lively discussion about great books with Jewish and literary value. Email Evelyn Pockrass for more information.

Sisterhood Spring Meeting Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00pm Sisterhood will install our new Board of Directors and learn more about what IHC Sisterhood does for you, IHC, and our community. Register here.

Family Adventure Circle, Sunday, May 19 1:00-4:00pm Join IHC’s Family Adventures Circle for the JCC’s annual Earth Day Event. Pease contact Circle Leader, Monica Allardt with any questions.

IHC Annual Meeting Sunday, May 19 at 11:00am All members are invited to take part in IHC's Annual Meeting. You can join us in person or online, as we vote on board and leadership positions. We will serve brunch (free will offering). We will also have guest speaker, Dr. Pierre Atlas, joining us to share the latest on Israel.

IHC Music presents: Opera: Unstuffed!

Sunday, May 19 at 4:00pm IHC Music is thrilled to once again welcome graduate students from the IU Jacobs School of Music for this program. Opera was not just meant for the aristocrats of the 17th and 18th centuries!

These talented singers will show us that novices and classical music fans alike can find joy and fun in opera. All are welcome to attend this free performance.

IHC Grief Support Thursday, May 23 at 6:00pm 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.

IHC Volunteering Circle, Saturday, May 25 from 10:00am-1:00pm Volunteering Circle is teaming up with Adamah (Earth) Committee to volunteer at Growing Indy.

Click here to sign up.

Adult Education Offering Israel Briefing Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00pm This course will explore the most up-to-date information regarding the dynamics of the peace process between Israel, the Palestinian people, and other countries in the region.

Register for this class with Beth Meade-Hession, at BethMH@ihcindy.org or call her at 317-255-6647.

IHC Family News We Celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of: Eric Drucker who will be called to the Torah on May 4, 2024. He is a seventh-grade student at Creekside Middle School, where he is a straight A student. Eric’s favorite pastimes include playing piano and tennis. His parents are Shantell and Paul Drucker. He has two siblings- Ben and Meredith.

We Mourn with: James Cohen and family of Barbara Cohen z''l Neal, Cindy, and Cyle Ginsburg, family of Aaron Ginsberg z''l Jason, Lindsey, Rachel, Maxine, and Bernard Mintz, family of Adrienne Mintz z''l Fran Reed, stepmother of Lloyd Owen Reed z''l

Zephyr (Zara) Simon Stuart, who will be called to the Torah on May 11, 2024. She is a seventh-grade student at the International School of Indiana. Zephyr likes to spend her free time drawing, playing drums, and playing guitar. Her parents are Rachel Simon & Hale Stuart. Zephyr has two siblings- Eitan and Solomon.

Marla, Douglas, Julia, and Ryan Rubenstein, family of Howard Rubenstein z''l Amy (Dwayne) Isaacs. Eli (Stacy) Isaacs, Lexie (David) Leightner, Seth Isaacs, Lilah and Abram Isaacs, and Calvin Leightner, family of Marvin Silberman z''l The family of Stanley Talesnick z''l

Isabella (Izzy) Abraham who will be called to the Torah on May 18, 2024. She is a seventhgrader who is a straight A student.

Izzy is an avid reader and writer of poetry, song lyrics, and stories. Izzy won second place in the state’s recent Letters About Literature contest. In her free time, she enjoys loving her crazy dog Norman, being a classroom helper to the little kids, hanging out with friends, singing, and musical theater. Izzy’s parents are Nichole and Benjamin Abraham. She has a little sister- Eleanor.

Walter Wolf, Jr., husband of Joan Wolf z''l

We Celebrate: New members: Kyrsten & Tim Anderson Brian Underwood Marsha & Mark Millikan, who became grandparents to Owen Steele Worley.

Anastasia Renfro & Patrick Driscoll, who got married on February 24.

Sara Borek, who was elected to NFTY’s North American Board for 2024-2025 as the Communications Vice-President. She currently serves as NFTY-Ohio Valley President.

If you have IHC Family News to share, please email communications@ihcindy.org or clergy.office@ihcindy.org. z''l stands stands for zichronam livracha, which means "may their memory be for blessing"

Hannah & Ryan Gazdacka for the baby naming of their daughter’s, Samantha June.

Melissa Jaffe Peters & Austin Peters the baby naming of their daughter, Mora Elena.

A Melodic Adventure Cantor Aviva Marer

When I finally convinced my hesitant kids to join swimming lessons this year, I played the ultimate mom card—I pulled out the Talmud. As a Jewish parent, I felt it was my duty to ensure they could swim. I reminded them of our ancestors' struggle to cross the Sea of Reeds without Divine help, adding a dash of good old-fashioned mom guilt for good measure. So, while my little ones might not be future Olympians, they definitely understand the importance of water safety, all thanks to their neurotic Jewish mom who swears she is just following Talmudic wisdom. It got me thinking, though, what would our ancestors have to say about the significance of teaching music?

In today's world, we recognize that music education transcends mere melodies—it's a holistic approach to nurturing our children's minds, hearts, and social connections. Research from reputable sources like the National Association for Music Education validates what many of us intuitively understand: music education packs a powerful punch in child development. For instance, studies have shown that exposure to music enhances language development, boosts IQ scores, and even sharpens memory and critical thinking skills (NAfME).

But music's impact goes beyond the academic realm. It's a medium through which children express themselves, manage their emotions, and forge meaningful connections with others. It's as if music speaks directly to the soul, tapping into emotions and experiences in a profound way.

Driven by this understanding and with unwavering support from our IHC Sisterhood, I embarked on a mission to create a program for students of all ages. Two years ago, I created the Shireinu Youth Music Program—a vibrant initiative aimed at empowering our children through the magic of music. Hand-selecting four talented college students studying music education, I formed a team dedicated to igniting musical passion in our youth.

From a joyful junior choir to spirited ukulele ensembles and even a rhythmic bucket drumming group, our program offers diverse avenues for children to explore and embrace their musical talents. Each Sunday afternoon becomes a canvas for creativity, laughter, and personal growth as our young participants unleash their inner rockstars.

As I reflect on this musical journey, I'm filled with excitement and gratitude for the role I get to play.

Who knows where this melodic adventure will lead us next? One thing is certain—it is bound to be a thrilling ride filled with harmonious discoveries and joyful melodies. And I could not be happier to be a part of it all.

The Critical and Compelling Case for Israel Rabbi Brett Krichiver

Anti-Israel protests on American college campuses have become a dangerous frenzy of misinformation. At Columbia, Yale, Harvard, and a dozen other universities, Hamas terrorism has been welcomed, while “Zionism” is out. IHC’s college-age students have expressed concerns at many other major universities: IU, Butler, Purdue, and beyond.

Many IHC congregants have confessed feelings of real discomfort, from simple uncertainty about one’s level of knowledge, to feeling ill equipped to navigate rampant antisemitism, to outright fears about safety. False terms like “genocide,” and “war crimes,” are tossed about with a dangerous lack of responsibility. The world needs a reminder that only Jews can give; historical context matters. The hatred which led to this moment matters.

In October, Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel’s security fence and launched the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. Without conscience, they slaughtered babies, raped women, burned entire families alive, and took hostage hundreds of innocent civilians: Israeli Jews, Israeli Arabs and Druze, as well as people from 25 other countries.

When the carnage was over, the entire nation was reeling, as was every Jew around the world. The Israeli psyche sustained a major blow. And yet, the Jewish people came together in that moment, with two profoundly unifying goals: 1) bring the hostages home, and 2) ensure Hamas would never again be capable of inflicting such damage on Jewish bodies and souls, villages and kibbutzim. Even as these goals are achieved, Israel remains committed to building a stronger Middle East with peaceful borders and peaceful partners, including the Palestinians.

The world’s outcry against Hamas’ brutality and inhuman barbarity was short-lived. In fact, painfully loud voices erupted almost immediately decrying Israel and claiming the slaughter was not only deserved, but actually Israel’s fault. The call for Israeli restraint has been persistent, unfair and unapologetically biased.

To understand what precipitated the October 7 attack, consider two factors which defined Israeli politics before the attack. First, Israel was prepared to sign an historic peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, a deal reported as one which, “could reshape the Middle East.”[1] Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu eerily predicted trouble when he spoke in September before the United Nations.

He noted, “The fanatics ruling Iran will do everything they can to thwart this historic peace.”[2] For decades, Iran had funded and supplied weapons to terrorist cells in Gaza, whose attacks into Israel were so quotidian they were no longer newsworthy (over 20,000 rockets since 2005). With normalized relations between Israel and its other neighbors, Iran would have been economically and ideologically isolated from the rest of the Arab world Secondly, massive pro-democracy protests consumed Israel for most of 2023, and the constitutional showdown between Israel’s judicial and legislative branches convinced Israel’s enemies that the Jewish state was weak and vulnerable.

It is understandable why the world today is focused on the plight of Gaza. Every war comes with a heavy human toll. However, the Palestinians have been far more victimized, ostracized, neglected and even slaughtered by most of the Arab world (google Black September, Egypt and the Rafah crossing, or the billionaire – with a ‘B’ – leader of Hamas Khaled Mashal). Billions of EU, UN, and US funds meant to support Palestinian infrastructure have for decades been misused, underreported, and stolen outright by Hamas, who keep their own people in poverty. Hamas also uses the entire Palestinian population as effective human shields in the well-funded war for Israel’s destruction.[3] The entire world can agree that what is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza is a terrible tragedy.

But the “world,” particularly those involved in college protests, are shaking their fingers in the wrong direction. Iran and Hamas do not want peace. They have rejected peace time and time again. What they want is a return of the Caliphate, the pre-modern Islamic State, covering the entire Middle East and eventually the entire world. Honest journalism and contextualized history matter. For our students’ sake as well as our own, we must continue to educate, advocate, and fight for these democratic and Jewish values. Join me in a pledge to continue educating ourselves, engage in conversation, and provide steadfast support for our students confronted by an onslaught of blatant lies and hate on campus.

[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabiaputs-israel-deal-ice-amid-war-engages-with-iran-sourcessay-2023-10-13/ [2] https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/09/1141302 [3] https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/bankingand-finance/article-780813

“Pirkei Talmidim”: The Wisdom of Our Students The following are the excerpts from several of the students in this year’s Confirmation Class "This I Believe" statements. These students will help the clergy lead services on Friday May 10 at 6:15pm.

I believe that this sense of community, or more accurately, family, is something intrinsic in Judaism.

Talia Armstrong

Judaism will always hold a place in my heart, not just for the holidays, or for the goofy things we do on those holidays, or even family traditions, but for the connection I get to have with my family and friends when we meet for a few holidays a year.

Sam Kranz

…That brought me closer to the realization that G-d is always around us and is always impacting you in ways that don’t even come to mind.

Philip Berebitsky

While some may feel the most Jewish at camp, or at synagogue, I feel the most Jewish when I am witnessing Israel.

Drew Organ

Being a Jewish teenager involves more than following a set of rules, it has a meaningful exploration of identity and values that enriches every part of my life.

Aaron Cahn

I believe that religion shows us the mindset that the past humans have had. We should study this but not necessarily be forced to follow every aspect of it.

Westen Schabler Being a part of the Jewish community has helped me to get answers to the questions I have about my own life and my belief in G-d.

Izzy Cohen

I am proud to be able to call myself Jewish and believe that it is something that makes me stand out.

Max Weinberger

I believe that the most important part of Judaism is the freedom to question it.

Abe Greenfield

While my favorite part of Judaism is my family, a close second would be Hebrew school and youth group with my friends.

Gabi Zelikovich

Catching Up with Jeremy Kranowitz

IHC member Jeremy Kranowitz is a passionate sustainability and environmental nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience launching multi-stakeholder coalitions to address climate change, food loss and waste, clean air and water, and sustainable forestry.

He currently serves as President and CEO of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Previously, he was Executive Director of Sustainable America, a nonprofit dedicated to more sustainable food and transportation fuel systems nationwide. He also managed the launch of Forest Trends, an international sustainable forestry nonprofit.

His passion for the planet extends into his involvement at IHC. He currently serves as the head of Adamah (earth) Initiative. Jeremy is thrilled to tell us more about efforts underway to make our temple more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Keep an eye out for his writing in future IHC communications. In the meantime, we wanted to ask him a few questions, about him, about his work, and its connections to Judaism.

What has been the most rewarding part about working at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful?

The most spiritual and fulfilling part of my work is working with neighbors to transform communities to improve environmental equity. Some parts of Indy have easy access to nature, and a robust tree canopy overhead. Others have little to none – and in a single morning, we can plant trees for many blocks in a row that will grow and thrive for decades and improve quality of life.

Interested in learning more about Adamah or want to participate?

Email Jeremy at jkranowitz@kibi.org

Was there something that inspired you to pursue a career focused on the environment?

As a child with asthma, I couldn’t play outdoors when the air pollution levels were high. In college, as a competitive rower in Baltimore, the water in the harbor was so polluted, you could get sick if you got splashed in the face. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career where I could make a difference, and improve our air, water and soil.

How do you stay optimistic when news or research comes out that paints a grim picture about our planet's future?

A friend of mine often recalls a moment when she was carefully picking out a staple from her teabag because she was an A+ composter, while watching the news of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and pausing for a moment to wonder why she bothered. But that is exactly the reason it matters.

We all share a moral obligation to do *something.* Transform a section of your grass lawn (which is an ecological desert) into a native pollinator garden. Compost your food scraps. Plant a tree with groups like KIB. If we all collectively throw up our arms and do nothing, we are complicit in that grim future. If we all do something, and inspire others to do a little something, too, we bend the needle toward a more sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.

Where do you see the overlap between your work and your Jewish identity?

I worked for a couple of years at a national organization called Adamah (formerly Hazon), and the CEO at the time asked me a similar question. A decade ago, I did not ever think about the ways in which they are intertwined, but now I think about it often – I have long felt an obligation to make the world a better place. It’s how I interpret tikkun olam.

What are some of the ways you and your family feel connected/get involved at IHC? I greatly value my time on the Adamah Initiative at IHC (separate from the national organization Adamah). I love it when members of the congregation come together to think about ways we can work together and with other groups around the city to show how the Jewish community is working to make Indy greener and cleaner for everyone.

Up Next at IHC Upcoming Holidays Shavuot, Wednesday, June 12 Yizkor & Festival Service at 10:30am In modern times, Shavuot is a holiday that focuses on celebrating Torah, learning, and making the choice to receive a Jewish life.

Shabbat in the Park Friday, June 21 at 6:15pm Gather with your IHC clergy and community at the Carmel Gazebo! Pack a dinner, bring a chair or a picnic blanket for a lovely summer evening spent with one another celebrating Shabbat outdoors.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities Hebrew from the Beginning (Adult Hebrew) Thursdays, May 30 – June 27, 7:00-8:00pm, Zoom Only Join Rabbi Shapiro to learn prayer book Hebrew from the beginning. We will use “Aleph isn’t Tough” as our textbook as we learn the Hebrew letters and vowels. By the end of the sessions, and with some practice, students should be able to read basic words of prayer and know what they mean. Book fee (if one does not have the book): $25.00; Guest charge: $36 (not including the book - plus $25.00 if needing the book) Register for this class with Beth Meade-Hession, at BethMH@ihcindy.org. Beth will be out of the office from May 6-17. Please email her to register, but copy RabbiS@IHCindy.org if you are registering and/or would like to purchase a book during that time.

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May Their Memory Be for Blessing...

May Yahrzeits May 1 Eric Bulloff Herman Gilbert Dorothy Gitlin Louis Jaffe Thomas McCormack James Moody Esther Richman Milton Tavel Leyb Voldman May 2 Walter Cardwell Ruth Efroymson Albert Eichenberg Ralph Kaplan Charles Kaufman Marilyn Millman Harry Redish Rae Resnick Irene Schwartz Ruell Wattam Ralph Wohlmuth May 3 Maxwell Abramson Fan Blickman Louis Borinstein Stacy Harris Anna Kaplan Werner Loeb Majid Rastegar Roslyn Stern May 4 Bertha Asher Carole Barkan Louis Bassler Florence Bulloff Mark Cohen Louis Goldsmith Theodore Grossman James Leeds Abe Miller Lloyd Reed Mollie Reiter Robert Scott Clare Stevens Alan Yosha May 5 Robert Berg Joe Cohen Peter Dluz Ethel Greenberger Jack Guttman Frank Honig Ruth Kammen Nicholas Katona Emanuel Millman Arthur Sachs Ruth Satz Gary Schahet Ida Stillerman Julia Weisz-Varga May 6 Michelle Dwosken Linda Gatrell William Graff Madelyn Lillianfeld Imogene Mitchell Sophye PintchuckCohen Helen Rome Esther Tanner Mary Widner

May 7 Ron Corn Esther Kaufman Barbara Kushick Nina Lobb Sadie Miller Steven Rudoff Sofie Strauss Melvin Weisman May 8 Mary Aptowitz Bessie Drescher Jill Dumes Ferdinand Kahn Dorothy Krauss Herman Leightman Rosalie Moskowitz Max Nelson May 9 Henry Abraham Estelle Burnstein Robert Mages James Mitchell Sally Soshnick Gary Traynor May 10 Miriam Ackerman Gertrude Cohen Rose Cohen Jennie Diamond Sol Gold Rose Goldberg Leonard Koplow Harry Loganofsky David Mintz Fanny Norris Melvin Stern Abe Vilensky May 11 Lena Cohen Gertrude Goldstein Rudy Grumbacher Sadie VerVeer May 12 Shirley Goffhelf Eva Greenburg Abe Hantman Robert Johnson Harry Langman Charles Logan Gerald Maholowitz Joseph Schahet Steven Schreibman Helen Siegel Amely Silver Adele Stein May 13 Hugo Cahn Edna Cohen Hannah Cohen Renae Firestone Hilda First Milton Gellman Julius Goldberg Simon Goldsmith Michael Goldstein Jacqueline Heilbrunn Eleanor Lane Hilda Rockmore

May 14 Robert Cantor Morris Gold Sarah Gumbiner Florence Hymson Stephen Leader Beverly Miller Earle Peachin Harold Stadler Priscilla Stern Elinor Tasch May 15 Ida Druker Ben Gittelsohn Hortense Goodman Rose Katz Geraldine Mansbach James McKown Betty Rothbard Frances Simon May 16 Harry Ancel Jacob Cassell Bernard Feuer Rosalyn Helford Harry Jacobs Philip Schiff Jon Tisius Sam VerVeer May 17 Leo Cassell Nathan Engelberg Joe Galbo Rose Gould Harry Greenwald M. Bernie Herman Carrie Hyman Molly Karsh Marsha Keenan James Klineman Freda Lippman Meyer Maierson Sam Mishelow Leon Nefouse Clara Tanenbaum May 18 William Deckelbaum Elza Freiberg Marilyn Jacobson Jeanne Koplow John Kouts Richard McKown Sydney Romer Edward Rose Samuel Rosenblatt Morris Satz Molly Smalline Carole Stark Patrick Steen May 19 Meriam Cohen Ben Deremiah Irving Goodman Jules Heisler Frank Longo Luna Mishelow Jean Modiano Ruth Rivlin Martin Wein Larry Weinberg

May 20 Bruce Gerstein Jane Goldsmith Betty Hardie Pauline Koppel Helaine Plaut Sam Slivka Jack Speyer William Sulkin Harry Vaprin May 21 Carol Cohen Miles Fishman Nelly Kagan Irving Kaminksy Selma Krichiver Joseph Mallitz Harry Morgan Clifford Rubenstein Raymond Tauber

May 26 Sarah Braunstein Ben Goldberg H. Maurice Kantor Paul Levine Doris Nesler Dorothy Newman Joseph Parker Caroline Rice Hans Rosenstock Lilyan Sax Norman Wormser May 27 Ruth Feinberg Ervin Fuchs Lillian Goldstein Ann Levenson Scott Nahmias Sarah Simon Jean Weiner

May 22 May 28 Isaac Burman Alys Caplan Ellen Eichler Heinrich Grumbacher Mary Lou Hargis Jerome Hurwitz Dave Henry Simon Koppelson Bette Jacobs Florence Kushnarov Frances Levin Bertha Lutz Germaine Mandelbaum Samuel Marcus Miya Medalie Morty Miller Gerhard Oakley Richard Perk Leonard Pryweller Jack Ridge Robert Rubin Rosa Schmalgrund Beatrice Shander Emma Yegge Helen Steinert May 29 May 23 Dorothy Buchwalter Gerald Arenson Julia Cooperman Ryan Chomyn Jules Gradison Saul Herman Roger Jones Shirley Jacobs Theodore Medias Max Kaplan Byrdie Roven Peggy Miller Henrietta Ruekberg May 30 Larisa Braslavskaya May 24 Max Cohen Roger Abelson Richard Cook Seymour Fox Luverne Gillock Mary Garman Dave Goldstein Robert Goldberg Rebecca Klapper Wendy Good Rose Klein Sadye Katz Lydia Lowenstein Miriam Marx Sylvia Margolis Moe Rosen Morris Nahmias Sanford Rosenberg Leonard Newman Irvin Talesnick Nathan Regenstreif Alexander Rheins May 25 Robert Scher Adolph Blickman Henrietta Schneider Leanore Block Anne Shapiro Hulda Cassell Esmin Weinberg Carl Centman Louise Fritschle May 31 Lillian Koby Helen Barrett Isadore Krieger Bruce Glazer Della Reeder Frederick Linkon Wolf Rosenblum Julius Lurie Benjamin Schuff Barney Segal Laura Sirota Louis Stricker Evelyn Waldman Lilo Wolff

Temple Donations YOUTH PROJECTS FUNDS

TEMPLE GENERAL FUNDS

JEWISH LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP FUND Memory of Roberta Karmel Bobby Rubenstein

TEMPLE GENERAL FUND Anonymous Honor of Zara Simon Stuart Naomi Stuart Memory of Marvin Silberman Naomi & Richard Baron Margie & Buzz Birnbaum Barb & Michael Blickman Jan & Jerry Gershman Linda Gotthelf Melanie & Oren Gottlieb Wendalon Larman (On behalf of West Crows Nest Neighbors) Richard and Jane Linderman Carolyn & Les Magnes Max & Mary Oldham Becky & Mark Ristow Barry Silbermann Marilyn J. Smith Robin & Rick Weiss Memory of Steve Rubenstein Melanie & Oren Gottlieb Memory of Stanley Talesnick Myra Fisher

IHC FOUNDATION FUNDS FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND Antonio Zavattini Speedy Recovery of Rabbi Jon Stein Dr. & Mrs. Stanley C. Herman Memory of Marvin Silberman Dennis & Lisa Amrhein Diane Lutz DISCRETIONARY FUNDS SENIOR RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY Memory of Marvin Silberman Amy & Dwayne Isaacs Susan & Marvin Mitchell Lisa & Larry Sablosky Sandi Werner Memory of Donald Silver Amy Silver & Michael Silver CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY Memory of Adrienne Mintz Susan & Marvin Mitchell Memory of Marvin Silberman Susan & Marvin Mitchell Memory of Donald Silver Amy Silver & Michael Silver RABBI/DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING DISCRETIONARY Honor of Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro Dodie M. Stein

THE CANTOR JANICE L. ROGER MUSIC AND CULTURAL ARTS FUND Memory of Marvin Silberman Amy & Dwayne Isaacs Phyllis Ackerman Joscelyn Goldstein Moore

TEMPLE GENERAL FUNDS (Continued) YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL FUND Memory of Marvin Silberman Richard & Sherry Bleach Memory of Donald Brightman Phillip Weisberger Memory of Jeanette May Phillip Weisberger Memory of Sidney Weisberger Phillip Weisberger Memory of Alice Weisberger Phillip Weisberger Memory of Rose Csillag Andrew & Irene Engel Memory of Anna Lisker Nelson Libby Goble Memory of Irv Rheins Joy Rheins CEMETERY FUND Memory of Ronald Popp Susan Popp Memory of Marvin Silberman Dorit Paul SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Norman & Carol Kempler SOCIAL JUSTICE CARING COMMUNITY Memory of Marvin Silberman Anita & Stephen Adelson SECOND HELPINGS Anonymous GLEANERS FOOD BANK Memory of Marvin Silberman Howard Friedman & Nancy Martin

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The next printed of issue of the Kulanu will be available at the end of May.

On April 9, Sisterhood hosted their Women’s Seder, for the first time in several years.

More than 100 women ate, sang, and danced in the social hall during a Passover Seder that told the stories of so many Jewish women who worked to make the world a better place.