TBS Community Life - Passover 2023 | 5783

PASSOVER Jan and Feb |5783 20232023 | 5783

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY LIFE AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

BREAKING (UNLEAVENED) BREAD IN B’NEI BRAK

by Rabbi Micah Peltz

A number of years ago, when we were in Israel, Rachel and I went to visit her cousins in B’nei Brak.

This city just east of Tel Aviv is a center of Haredi, UltraOrthodox, Judaism. Her cousins descended from her grandfather’s brother. Her great uncle left Europe for the land of Israel before the war, and her grandfather came to America after surviving the Holocaust.

was a major supporter of Bar Kokhba. But the only evidence for Roth’s theory is circumstantial.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has a different interpretation.

First, he notes the historical context of these five rabbis. It was a time of strife within the Jewish community. There was tension with Rome, as there often was, but there was also tension within the beit midrash, the house of study. Rabban Gamliel, the nasi or leader of the rabbis, had been deposed for consistently disrespecting his colleagues. All of five of the rabbis gathered at this seder played a role in deposing him, and one of them, Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah, had been elected to take his place.

This group must have been feeling a great sense of responsibility for healing and rebuilding their community.

Like anyone who has visited a Haredi neighborhood, we dressed in respectful clothing, despite the heat, and then we took the bus from Jerusalem. It was a lovely visit, with good food and words of Torah shared. In addition to meeting Rachel’s family, what But, just like today, this is easier said than done. And was memorable for me was visiting B’nei Brak itself. they had another dilemma. Rabbi Sacks notes that, Until this visit, all I really knew about this town, besides its demographics, was that it was mentioned elsewhere in the Talmud, these same sages disagreed in the Haggadah. It comes in a short story about five as to when a seder must end. Rabbi Elazar ben rabbis who were having their Passover Seder in B’nei Azariah and Rabbi Eliezer argued that a seder must Brak about 1900 years ago. The Haggadah tells us that their telling “When we focus on telling our stories, of the story of the Exodus went on so long that their students had to and emphasizing our commonalities, come in and tell them it was time we can build or rebuild relationships.” to recite the morning Shema. In other words, they talked all night!

It’s a cute story, but there is more to it than nostalgia for how long our ancestors’ seders used to be. The great historian Cecil Roth thought that the rabbis were making plans to participate in Bar Kokhba’s ultimately failed revolt against the Romans in 132 CE. That’s because one of them mentioned, Rabbi Akiva,

end by midnight. Rabbi Joshua and Rabbi Akiva, however, thought that a seder could go on until dawn. How then could Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah and Rabbi Eliezer have allowed themselves to be at a seder that went until dawn, contrary to their interpretation of the law?

Rabbi Sacks thinks that this happened because the rabbis were talking about the story of the Exodus, which they agreed about, not the laws of Passover, which they did not. Sometimes focusing on the details of the disagreement just hardens each side. But when we focus on telling our stories, and emphasizing our commonalities, we can build or rebuild relationships. The time just flew by, with them not even realizing that they were violating their own rulings.

There is another possible explanation. Perhaps the host was Rabbi Akiva, who we know lived in B’nei Brak. Maybe they didn’t mind, or didn’t make a big deal, about observing Passover contrary to their understanding of it because they respected their host.

Remember that Rabbi Akiva thought that the seder could go until dawn. Perhaps Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah and Rabbi Eliezer decided not to insult him by getting up and leaving at midnight.

Understanding the context of this ancient seder reported in the Haggadah can give us insight into how we can address the disagreements and divisions that exist in the Jewish world today. We are all well aware of the tensions between Jews of different observance levels, political views, and backgrounds. There are times we need to have these disagreements out, but before that happens, it would be helpful for all of us to get so inspired by our shared stories and history that we lose track of time. It would also be helpful for us

to remember that our value of kavod, mutual respect, applies even when, or perhaps especially when, we disagree.

Today B’nei Brak is composed of an Ultra-Orthodox community in Israel whose observance of Judaism is very different than ours. Within Israel, there are strong opinions about the tax dollars that go to subsidize their Torah learning even though most members of this community do not serve in the army. These are serious disagreements with real consequences. Still, we are part of the same Jewish family. We share a history and owe each other kavod. Some of our ancestors took a boat to America, others took one to Israel. Some settled in Crown Heights, and others in Tel Aviv. Just like these decisions by our ancestors created our Jewish world today, the decisions we make will define the Jewish world of tomorrow.

Discussion Questions How has your family tree branched out over the decades?

Share an experience that you had with Jews of different denominations or observance levels. What were the tensions? What common ground did you find? What did you learn?

PASSOVER SERVICES All Zoom services are Meeting ID: 964 4732 9682, Phone: 929-205-6099, Passcode: 5783 All services will be held in-person with a virtual option. For login links and additional information, please visit: tbsonline.org/passover.

Wednesday, April 5 7am - Minyan including Siyum for the First Born Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available No evening services

Monday, April 10 7am Minyan - In-Person/Zoom 8pm Minyan - Zoom

Thursday, April 6 9:30am - 1st Day of Passover Services, Minha following Kiddush Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available No evening services

Tuesday, April 11 7am Minyan - In-Person/Zoom 6:15pm - Minha Ma'ariv Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash In-person, livestream available

Friday, April 7 9:30am - 2nd Day of Passover Services Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available 6:15pm - Minha Ma'ariv Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash In-person, livestream available

Wednesday, April 12 9:30am - 7th Day of Passover Services Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available 7:15pm - Minha Ma'ariv with Yizkor Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash In-person, livestream available

Saturday, April 8 9:30am – Congregational Shabbat services Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available 7:15pm – Minha Ma'ariv Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash In-person, livestream available

Thursday, April 13 9:30am - 8th Day of Passover Services with Yizkor Sanctuary, In-person, livestream available 7:20pm - Minha Ma'ariv Joel A. Rose Chapel/Jenofsky Beit Midrash In-person, livestream available

Sunday, April 9 8am Minyan –In-Person/Zoom 8pm Minyan – Zoom In observance of Passover, the TBS office will close at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 5. The office will also be closed on Thursday, April 6; Friday, April 7; Wednesday, April 12; and Thursday, April 13.

Passover-Themed Healing Service Led by Rabbi Wexler If you are experiencing a particular difficulty or in need of comfort and support, or if you are simply interested in an hour of community, song, prayer, and uplift, this service is for you. Join Rabbi Wexler along with guest musician Eitan Kantor, for a soulful and uplifting one hour healing service.

Thursday, March 30 at 7pm on Zoom

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT-MAKING THIS NIGHT DIFFERENT

by Alex Weinberg, Director of Congregational Learning

One of the essential questions first seder away from our parents' homes. we ask at the Passover Seder As we sat down at the however, it soon became clear every year is “why is this night that the timeless question of the Four Questions would different?” This is one of the be answered differently during that Pesah. Jessica's first questions our children cousins had two young children and they had invited ask as they learn about our neighbors from the building, an older couple of empty Exodus from Egypt, and one nesters. After figuring out seating, the seder began. that we continue to answer The neighbor was honored with an invitation to make every year. In 1994 Jessica kiddush for everyone, and he did so. Then right after and I had the extraordinary Kiddush it started. Silent reading. Yep. Most of the opportunity to be living rest of the seder was read silently, each participant in Israel while studying at Ben Gurion University in the Negev. Not only was it a transformational experience for us, “We vowed that we would make sure our children and set me on my path in Jewish would always be at the center of the seder education, it also was a chance for us to connect with all of Jessica’s experience and learn from the generations of Israeli family. Jessica’s family lives family present at the table.” all over Israel and they have many different lifestyles there from Golan motoring through the seder at their own record pace, Heights Moshav farmers to B'nei Brak yeshivah students, occasionally mumbling aloud to themselves from the and we spent the year visiting with as many as we words of the Haggadah. The oldest of the children, a 10 could. year old girl, did her best to keep up the pace, and her Passover in Israel is different—the atmosphere younger brother was all but forgotten. There was no throughout the country changes and you can feel singing, no questions, and even no talking! Needless to the excitement as the holiday approaches. There is say, this Passover was very different from what Jessica something incredible about being in the destination of and I were used to, and certainly not what we were the fleeing Israelites. Jessica and I were so thrilled to visit expecting to find at the seder table in Israel. At some and celebrate with some of her family in Netanya for point Jessica fled from the table in tears, miserable to the holiday. After I got dressed up in the obligatory tan have missed the seder with our families and terribly pants and white short sleeve button down shirt (Israeli homesick for the first time in her life. formal wear) we hopped on a bus from the Negev desert in Be’er Sheva to the beach coast of Netanya (our (Continued on next page) own mini-Exodus) full of excitement to experience our

After we left Netanya, Jessica and I spoke about our family seders and how it is so important to make these nights of Pesah unique and special. We vowed that we would make sure our children would always be at the center of the seder experience and learn from the generations of family present at the table.

With the new Haggadat Sholom Kids Leader’s Guide coming out this Passover, here are a few suggestions from that leader’s guide for making this night different for seders with any age participant: The seder is designed to “flip the script” where our children become the teachers and leaders of the experience, giving them ownership of the seder. We can help our children lead by prompting them to share the pictures, crafts, and projects that they have created.

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Build a tent over a table or put pillows and blankets/carpets on the floor to make a Seder picnic. Seders do not need to be held only around a dining room table. Sit comfortably in another room on couches, or make a picnic on the floor before going to the table for dinner.

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Make a Passover tablecloth with the sea splitting, napkins and napkin holder. Use dolls, legos and other items to show the Israelites leaving Egypt.

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Have participants come dressed in Israelite costumes.

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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Seder plates - Have little bowls of each of the Seder plate items so participants can build their own Seder plates at the table. During the Seder have participants use their own Seder items.

• Deconstructed Seder: Have the ingredients for the different Seder foods (haroset, salt, vegetables, etc.) on the Seder table for participants to “build” during the Seder at the different steps.

For many other ideas to make this night of Pesah different this year, go to WWW.TBSONLINE.ORG/ PASSOVER to order Haggadat Sholom, Haggadat Sholom Kids and Haggadat Sholom Kids Leader’s Guide. Wishing you a Hag Pesah Sameah!

IN THE MISHPAHA Mazel Tov to Stuart & Jackie Goldstein on the birth of their grandson, Enoch Leto Aftergood Donna & Ehud Nahum on the birth of their grandson Asher Jordan Rosanne & Howard Cetel on the birth of their grandson Joseph Gray Robin & Larry Kaufman, Amanda Kaufman & Mike Abrams, and Jared Kaufman on the birth of their granddaughter and niece, Gemma Leighton Zelmanowicz

B’NAI MITZVAH

Condolences to Jonathan (Lori) Winter and Sarah (David) Rub on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother, Magda Winter Barry (Ruth) Wexler and Rabbi Bryan (Rebecca) Wexler on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother, Leanore Wexler Robert (Myrna) Bookbinder on the death of his beloved brother, Stephen Bookbinder Pearl Stein on the death of her beloved sister, Shirley Stein Mitchell (Cyndee) Kotler on the death of his beloved father, Bernard Kotler

May 6

Steven, Samuel and Isabel Kaufman on the death of their beloved wife and mother, Caren Kaufman

May 13

Steven (Alyece) Cummings and Ilene (Drew) Burach on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother, Shirley Cummings

Ari Lupin Son of Emily & Ben Lupin Dylan Rosen Daughter of Stephanie & Brandon Rosen

May 20

Jacob Howells Son of Julia Howells & Gareth Howells

May 21

Jonathan (Carol) Orwitz on the death of his beloved mother, Dorothy Orwitz Joseph (Susan) Kamerling, Debra (Robert) Stern and Susan (Ian) Meklinsky on the death of their beloved father and uncle William Kamerling

Zev & Maya Ben-Ari Son and daughter of Orit & Arik Ben-Ari

Nicole Poulshock on the death of her beloved husband, Andrew Poulshock

June 3

Iris (Steven) Auerbach and Jocelyn Auerbach Klein (Oren z”l), on the death of their beloved brother and uncle, Ronald Waldman

June 17

Lou (Fran) Katz and Shira Katz (Brian) Scanlon on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Katz

Simone Richman Daughter of Jamie & Jesse Richman Landon Schulnick Son of Courtney & Joel Schulnick

DAYEINU!

by Rabbi Bryan Wexler

One of my favorite parts of on Passover. It is also a template for genuine gratitude. the seder is when we sing As Dr. Erica Brown writes: Dayeinu. Yes, the tune is catchy and fun, but even “Dayeinu is our detailed thank-you note to God — more, I am drawn to Dayeinu not only for saving us from the terrors of Egypt, but because of its message. When for giving us the instruments and experiences to we sing Dayeinu at the seder, form a life of Jewish meaning.” we embark on a walk-through of Biblical history -- retracing If is our detailed thank-you note to God, what words our steps from the Exodus of gratitude would you add this year? As we quickly from Egypt to entering into the Promised Land and approach Israel’s 75th birthday, I am feeling particularly building the Temple. Yet, it is not merely a historical grateful this year for our Jewish homeland. Our Jewish review. At its core, Dayeinu is a practice in gratitude. calendar, during this time of the year, mirrors the long It helps us to see the interconnectedness of our and often treacherous journey of the Israelites from blessings. It invites us to break each gift into its multiple components, then put them “At its core, Dayeinu is a practice back together, and finally, stare in disbelief in gratitude. It helps us to see the at our good fortune. In doing so, we are interconnectedness of our blessings.” left with a feeling of gratitude for God’s kindness and love.

Egypt to Israel; from slavery to freedom. Soon we will Author Melody Beattie beautifully depicts this sense of celebrate Passover and then later this Spring will be deep gratitude when she writes: “Gratitude unlocks the Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) followed by fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day), and finally, Yom more.” In this way, Dayeinu is more than just a reflection Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).

Discussion Questions: •

What personal verses would you add to Dayeinu this year?

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What are you grateful for this year?

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What are ways that we can “pay forward” the gratitude that we feel in our lives?

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The political situation in Israel currently very complicated and unsettling, yet when it comes to the state of Israel, there is still much to be grateful for. What is something that you appreciate/are grateful for regarding Israel?

We have had a lengthy and difficult journey throughout Jewish history . Out of Egypt;

through the Land of Israel; out again into exile; living, for centuries in often inhospitable communities in Europe, North Africa, and Asia; repeatedly being maligned, targeted and condemned -- culminating in the horror of the Holocaust; but in the end, returning to the

Land of Israel and establishing, against all odds, a modern state. We don’t have to ask ourselves whether we would have been grateful had we survived only some and not all of those stages. We can now say, “Dayeinu,” because, improbably, we have managed to endure them all. Dayeinu. How grateful we are. We are grateful for our ancestors, for our tradition, and for our important history of fortitude and perseverance. And we are especially thankful for the state of Israel as we prepare to celebrate Israel 75.

Each seder night we recite: “if God had given us the Torah and not brought us into the land of Israel, Dayeinu.

It would have been enough for us.” However, the fact is, today we do have the Land of Israel. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

SELLING YOUR HAMETZ - MIKHIRAT HAMETZ Any hametz owned by a Jew during the week of Passover is forbidden for actual use forever. If, one cannot dispose of all hametz before Passover, they must arrange for a formal mikhirat hametz or sale of that hametz to someone who is not Jewish.

All hametz in your possession should be collected and locked in a spare room, closet or trunk. All hametz dishes and utensils should also be placed in a special room or closet until after Pesah, after having been thoroughly scoured and cleansed.

Return this form to Rabbi Peltz at TBS before Wednesday, April 4, 2023 or visit TBSOnline.org/Hametz2023 to complete online

I, _________________________________________________, hereby authorize Rabbi Micah Peltz to dispose of all my hametz wherever it may be stored.

This I do in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Jewish Law. Name: _____________________________________________ Hebrew Name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City:________________________State:____Zip:___________ It is traditional to perform the mitzvah of ma’ot hitin, giving tzedakah for those in need on Passover, when completing this form. Please join us in supporting Mazon, a Jewish Response to Hunger mazon.org this Passover. For more information on how to sell your hametz through Temple Beth Sholom, please visit TBSOnline.org/Hametz2023

PURCHASE GIFT CARDS FOR YOUR PASSOVER SHOPPING AND SUPPORT TBS! ShopRite has a wonderful selection of everything you’ll need for your Passover shopping. What better way to support TBS than to buy ShopRite scrip (gift cards)! If 100 families purchased $100 of gift cards each week for 50 weeks of the year we would sell $500,000 and make $25,000 for TBS. We earn 5% on the sale of ShopRite scrip. Stop by or call the TBS Front Office to make a purchase.

Would you like to sponsor or contribute to this year’s Passover Kiddushim?

Visit our donations page at www.tbsonline.org and in the dropdown menu, select “Pesah Kiddush Fund”.

All donors will be acknowledged in the Passover announcements.

Pesah Guide The Rabbinical Assembly Pesah Guide is available by visiting www.rabbinicalassembly.org

LESHANA HABA’A – NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!

by Cantor Jen Cohen

We can sing these words any time – it’s always a good time to sing about Jerusalem, of course – but there are two moments in our Jewish yearly cycle when we sing them in a group with great ruah or spirit: Yom Kippur and Pesah.

On Yom Kippur, the song comes at the very end of Neilah, the closing service of the 25 hours. Just before it, we’re on our feet, repeating “Adonai Hu Ha Elohim” – “Adonai is God!” seven times, with the melody rising.

This moment is dramatic – full of our last prayers

The words remind us of our geographical journey as well as our emotional one: from enslavement to freedom.

for repentance and affirmation of our theology, and when words aren’t enough, we blow the shofar – or at Temple Beth Sholom, many shofarot! – with one final blast, one emotional tekiah gedolah. And when that isn’t enough, we burst into singing these words – Next year in Jerusalem! Perhaps this will be the year we are

there – in body or at least in soul. At this point, we might be spiritually full, but we are physically hungry!

On Pesah, we sing these joyful, hopeful words at the very end of our seder, after so many stories, so many songs, so much wine and matzah! We have taught our children, and they have taught us. Were there costumes? Finger puppets? Jumping frogs? Deep discussions? At this point in our seder, we are full in both spirit and belly! What a different context for thoughts of Jerusalem – when we are sharing our people’s exodus from Egypt to the land of Israel. The words remind us of our geographical journey as well as our emotional one: from enslavement to freedom.

Next year, may we be in Jerusalem and may we join Jewish people everywhere in keeping Israel in our thoughts.

Discussion Questions •

What does Jerusalem represent for you, physically or symbolically?

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How do we express hope for Israel’s future? (or for “a Jewish future” in his words?)

ISRAEL

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 TO SUNDAY, APRIL 30

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

Signature Spring Event

What’s so funny about Israel?

How about...everything!

THE LAND OF MILK AND FUNNY An Evening of Cocktails & Stand-Up Comedy

Saturday, April 29 7:30pm Cocktail Hour Followed by Comedy Show Raffle Drawing

Starring Joel Chasnoff & Benji Lovitt

WHAT’S YOUR #TBSIsraelMoment?

As we prepare to celebrate Israel's 75th birthday, help us create a trip down memory lane with pictures from your favorite Israel trips.

Share your #TBSIsraelMoment Visit TBSONLINE.ORG/ISRAELMOMENT to share a high-resolution picture, along with a one sentence description to be included in our collage. All pictures will be displayed as part of our TBS Israel 75 celebration.

VISIT TBSONLINE.ORG/ISRAEL75 TO VIEW FULL EVENT SCHEDULE

CONTRIBUTIONS We welcome members of our community to consider making a tribute throughout the year to honor an occasion or a loved one, express gratitude, wish a speedy recovery to someone who is ill, or memorialize a yahrzeit. To send a contribution card online go to tbsonline.org or call the TBS office at 856-751-6663.

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions from January 11 through March 8:

S. Benham Kahn Library Fund In memory of Dorothy Orwitz - Barbara & Jeffrey Kutscher

Adam Convissar Fund In memory of

Adam Convissar - Donna & Steve Goldman

Adleman Endowment Fund In memory of Bernard Kotler - Stacey & Marty Chazin

Adult Israel Trip Fund In memory of Stuart & Maxine Winston In memory of Bernard Kotler - Amy Spiegel Dorothy Orwitz - Gail & Neil Dorfman

Bob & Estelle Richter Hazak Fund In memory of

Shirley Cummings - Alyson & Joshua Axelrod

Yahrzeit

Estelle Richter - Susan & David Romm Ruth Ryles - Sharon & Charles Goldstein

Camp Ramah Fund In honor of

Bat Mitzvah of Nili Kreisman - Dana & Mark Fallick

Yahrzeit

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld Stephanie & Chuck Cahn Dorothy Orwitz - Lisa & Leo Katz Herman Eisenberg - Valerie Yasner Leanore Wexler - Joni Schwartz Shirley Cummings - Sue & Jeff Kossow Stephen Bookbinder - Bonnie Friedman

Yahrzeit

Elizabeth Laiken - Cindy Yellin Isaac Kossow - Sue & Jeff Kossow Leah Beryl Freedman - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman Linda Zell Randall - Vicki & Brian Zell

Confirmation Class Israel Trip Fund In memory of Leanore Wexler - Lisa & Sam Gershenfeld, Susan & Sol Genauer

Dr. Jeffrey Kramer Bioethics Initiative Fund In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Michele and Curt Golkow Dorothy Orwitz - Aileen Levine, Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Samuel Gurian - Amy & Andrew Blackstone Gershon Press Rapoport and Leah Kalina Rachel & Fred Kurz

ECEC Tuition Assistance Fund In memory of

Annabelle Yorinks - Marsha & Len Yorinks

Andrew Poulshock - Alicia Schwartz Harry Schnabel - Ann & Paul Simon

Cantor Cohen Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of

Eric B Jacobs ECEC Fund In appreciation of

Cantor Jen Cohen - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Carol & Jon Orwitz, Eileen & David Wolf & Family, Lori & Jonathan Winter, Pearl Stein, Sue & Jeff Kossow

In honor of

Caitlyn Ketover - Sarah & Lanni Barkow Rena Platt’s engagement - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman

ECEC - Dale Wallace

In honor of

Birth of Andi & Neil Levin’s grandson, Aryeh Naomi & Barry Schimmer Birth of Bari Granoff’s Granddaughter Cyndee & Mitch Kotler Joyce Feder- Gloria & Jerry Baer

In memory of

Shirley Cummings - Cheryl & Chuck Scott Stephen Bookbinder - A’nde & Phil Sax

Eric B Jacobs ECEC Fund Yahrzeit

Eric Jacobs - Norma & Bruce Miller Esther Kahanofsky, Harry Kahanofsky - Joyce & Joseph Fox

Erna & Bernie Anolik Fund In honor of Bar Mitzvah of Susan & Jeff Kossow’s grandson, Greyson - Cil & Jack Weber

Exploratorium Support Donations In honor of

Emerson & Blake Simon - Ann & Paul Simon

In memory of

Bernice Schnabel - Ann & Paul Simon

General Donations In appreciation of

Minyan - Albert Shamash, Cindy Yellin TBS - Brona Cohen

In honor of

Birth of Andi and Neil Levin’s grandson, Aryeh - Michelle & David Brill Sisterhood Shabbat - Judy & Harold Einhorn

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Dana & Mark Fallick, Sandy & Michael Goldstein Dorothy Orwitz - Kim & Stephen Rosen, Marla Phillips Elsa Neuwirth - Hazel Shapiro Henry Feigenbaum - Marty Feigenbaum Leanore Wexler - Cindy Yellin Merton Goodman - Cindy Yellin Milton Caplin - Karin & David Caplin Robert Blackstone - Amy & Andrew Blackstone Shirley Cummings - Julie & Ben Calem Shirley Stein - Carol Rickert, Marilyn Zibbell Stephen Bookbinder - Anne & Harvey

Rappaport, Charlotte Cutler, Kim & Lew Lisses & family, Lynette, Aimee Rachel Kislin William Kamerling - Aileen Levine, Bobbie & Joel Porter Yetta Keller - Ruth & Herbert Keller

Speedy recovery to

David Berlin - The Moskowitz Family

Yahrzeit

Adeline Genstein - Nina & Stephen Jay Albert Birnbaum - Myrna Birnbaum Albert Coval - Jill & Bernie Coval Alexjandro Berger - Deenie & Alan Ettenson Anna Kessler - Myron Kessler Annetta Elson - Joel Elson Arlene Davis - Bonnie Friedman Arlene Edelstein - Vicki & Gary Edelstein Arthur Day - Stanley Day Ascher Kauffman - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman Barbara Cohen - Dawn & Richard Stern Barbara Feldman - Lori & Jonathan Winter Barbara Reitman - Leslie & Mark Zaontz Ben Zander - Judith Zander Bernard Gordon - Iris & Philip Rosen Claire Kroop - Deborah & Howard Kroop David Steinberg - Myron Kessler Deborah Hammel - Jay Hammel, Jill & Geoff Hammel Dora Sporer - Philip & Ruth Springer Dorothy Herzog and Charles Herzog - Neal Herzog Dorothy Salon - Lynne Levin Edithe Silver - Marissa & Brad Grossman Eileen Zarin - Samuel Schwartz Esther Polacoff - Lois & David Bromberg Ethan Rosen - Cynthia Rosen Fannie Birnbaum - Myrna Birnbaum Florence Needle - Vivian & Bart Friedman Florence Schimmer - Naomi & Barry Schimmer Frances Cohen - Judy & Alan Cohen Fred & Adele Oberlander - Janet & Arthur Simons George Shapiro - Sheila Shapiro Weiner & Herb Weiner Gerald Aaronson - Susan & Jeff Aaronson Gil Cohen - Dawn & Richard Stern Harold Brill - Michele Levene Brill, Michelle & David Brill Harold Jayson - Mitch & Paula Jayson Harriet Schwartz - Samuel Schwartz Harry Brown - Alyece & Steve Cummings Harry Chaefsky - Leslie Schuck-Jaffe Harry Chesnick - Marilyn Chesnick & Family Harry Flomenberg - Ruth Flomenberg Harry Perlowitz - Susan & Sol Genauer Helen Berlin - David Berlin Herb Levin - Dawn & Richard Stern Irene Brittner - Anita & Ronald Brittner Irene Raicer - Hildred Nozick, Naomi & Barry Schimmer Irving Berkowitz - Evelyn & Alan Berkowitz

Itah Plotnick - Ava Plotnick Jack Fingerman - Eric, Jessica, Matthew & Anna Fingerman Jacob Kritz and Anna Scmerin - Norman Kritz Jacob Stein - Pearl Stein Jeanette Rubin - Stanley Day Jim McGinniss - Janine Sobel Joe Silverman - Shirley & Mort Rubinstein Joseph Berger - Claire Berger Joseph Zeller - Naomi Baumgarten & Michael Landsman Jules Jay - Nina & Stephen Jay Karen Baer - Charlotte Gold Klara Kurz - Rachel & Fred Kurz Lena Rosen - Betzy Abramson & Irvin Lazar Lenard Garber - Justine & Joel Garber Linda Goldstein - Anita & Ronald Brittner Louis Altman - Linda & Girard Goldkrantz Lynn Kramer - Julie & Marc Ferdas Marlene Steinberg - Ruth Flomenberg Martin Mermelstein - Helene & Jeff Rosenbaum Marty Gold - Charlotte Gold Marvin Yoman - Anita & Ronald Brittner Maurice Needle - Vivian & Bart Friedman Mildred Goldstein - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein Mildred Meltzer - Jay Hammel Mildred Sbar - Mindy & Ben Rosenblum Minnie Bromberg - Lois & David Bromberg Miriam Goldkrantz - Linda & Girard Goldkrantz Murray Fenig - Dori Rose Myra Zaroff - Bonnie Friedman Nathan Friedman - Bonnie Friedman Nathan Winter - Lori & Jonathan Winter Norman Reitman - Leslie & Mark Zaontz Paul Birnbaum - Ron Birnbaum Philip S. Schwartz - Jackie & Stuart Goldstein Regina Jay - Nina & Stephen Jay Regina Press - Eileen & David Wolf Rhoda Julius - Susan & Allen Stallop Robert Berger - Inge Bass Robert Cummings - Alyece & Steve Cummings Rose Gross - Selina Barnett Ruth Friedman - Vivian & Bart Friedman Ruth Heymann - Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann Sam Smoller - Marlene & Bernie Epworth Sandi Elson - Joel Elson Saul Grossmann - Miriam Grossmann Seymour Middleman - Mikki & Howard Becker Sophie Rubin - Candy & Paul Rubin Susan Love - David Farber Susan Turchin - Al & Vicki Stein Sylvia Brown - Alyece & Steve Cummings Sylvia Levison - Marsha & Miles Brumberg Sylvia Meyers-Gesser - Sandy & Jerry Ehrlich Todd (TJ) Gersh - Randi & Gary Goldblatt

Gimmel Consecration Fund in Celebration of Morah Claire Spechler In appreciation of Rabbi Joel Seltzer - Floyd Spechler

In honor of

Neal Flomenberg - Floyd Spechler

Harry & Lillian Antell Fund Yahrzeit

Lillian Antell - Barbara & Barry Hoffman

Joy of Jewish Living Fund In honor of

Birth of Andi & Neil Levin’s grandson, Aryeh Aileen Levine

In memory of

Frank Adler , Stephen Bookbinder, Kurt Seligman, Leanore Wexler, Magda Winter, Morris Cohen - Jodi & Alvin Stern Shirley Stein - Sheldon Kerner

Yahrzeit

Ethan Rosen - Beth Fisher Frank Adler - Betty Adler Yetta Plotnick - Ava Plotnick

Kellman Brown Academy Family Scholarship Fund In honor of Bat Mitzvah of Danni Zak - Flo & Mark Wininger

In memory of

Leanore Wexler - Jana & Mark Gelernt

Mort Comer Special Needs Fund In appreciation of Rabbi Peltz - Lisa Dvorkin Rubinstein

In memory of

William Kamerling - Caren Fendrick, Mark Fendrick & Family

Yahrzeit

Gail Fendrick - Caren Comer Fendrick

Music Fund In memory of

Magda Winter - Julie & Gregg Bannett

P. Goldstein Minyan Fund In memory of Magda Winter - Jana & Mark Gelernt

Prayerbook & Bible Fund In honor of

Marlene Epworth - Shirley & Mort Rubinstein

In memory of

Debbie Schwartz’ mother - Shirley & Mort Rubinstein Magda Winter - Janice & Jerry Apple

Preschool Tzedakah Fund In honor of

Bar Mitzvah of Zackary Spigelman - Erik Anderson & Katie Dickerman Anderson

In memory of

Shirley Cummings - Edmond Kulp

Rabbi Albert & Sarah Lewis Religious School Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of

Alex Weinberg, Morah Harriet and the TBS Religious School Staff - Jo-Ann & Howard Waxman

In honor of

Alyece Cummings - Alyece & Steve Cummings The wedding of Alex Pooner and Eric Lapushner - The VonDeak Family

In memory of

Caren Wolf - Linda Rosenwasser Shirley Cummings - Eileen & David Wolf, Lauren & Ian Silverman, Rachel, Mark, Zachary & Ezra Lichtenberg

Rabbi Lewis Memorial Fund In appreciation of Minyan - Elaine Braslow

Rabbi Lindemann Lifelong Learning Center Program Fund In honor of Bonnie Friedman - Cindi & Yakir Hasit

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Janet & Arthur Simons Bernie Weisenfeld - Sharon & Ben Green Caren Wolf - Cindi & Yakir Hasit Dorothy Orwitz - Barbara & Rob Elkan, Debbie & Rich Perlman Jack Belitsky - Sharon & Ben Green Shirley Cummings - Aileen Levine

Yahrzeit

Jeff Fisher - Beth Fisher

Rabbi Lindemann Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of

Have Faith Haiti - Barbara & Rob Elkan, Debbie & Rich Perlman, Michele and Curt Golkow, Susan & Sol Genauer, Janet Coleman Kirschner, Lori Clark, Susan Bass Levin, Marsha & Len Yorinks

Rabbi Lindemann Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of

Our children - Frani & Don Rebhun Rabbi Lindemann - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Anonymous, Beth Fisher, Eileen & David Wolf & Family

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Bonnie Friedman Caren Kaufman - Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann Phyllis Edelman - Caren Levine Shirley Cummings - Sharon & Charles Goldstein Shirley Stein - Zelda & Charles Greenberg

Yahrzeit

Cecile Taslik - Tara & Ira Weiner Joel Rose - Dori Rose Leah Kalina - Barbara Elkan Lena Elkan - Robert Elkan

Rabbi Peltz Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of

10 Commandments Aliyah - Rabbi Moshe & Aviva Schwartz Rabbi Peltz - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Carol & Jon Orwitz, Eileen & David Wolf & Family, Helene & Ronald Klimberg, Lillian Zelnick, Lori & Jonathan Winter, Sue & Jeff Kossow, Valerie & Michael Yasner

In honor of

Joan Beckman - Lillian Zelnick Seth Mirowitz - Andrea & Stuart Mirowitz

In memory of

Ben Zander - Judith Zander Bernard Kotler - Carol & Jon Orwitz, Debbie & Rich Perlman, Lois & David Bromberg, Michele & Scott Warren Dorothy Orwitz - Joan & Jay Bloch, Michele & Scott Warren, Michelle & Steve Scheinthal, Rhonda Schnur & Warren Heymann, Sharon & Mark Schwartz Jack and Elaine Goldberg - Daniel L. Goldberg Jack Belitsky - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman

Julian Tannenbaum - Renee & Steven Tannenbaum Karl Plawner - Renee & Steven Tannenbaum Shirley Cummings - Carol & Arnie Feltoon, Lois & David Bromberg, Marsha & Len Yorinks Shirley Stein - Janet Coleman Kirschner Stacy Rifkind - Caren Levine Stephen Bookbinder - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman, Gloria & Jerry Baer, Lois & David Bromberg William Kamerling - Michele & Scott Warren

Speedy recovery to

Dorothy Orwitz - Janet & Art Simons

Yahrzeit

Samuel Byck - Beverly & Carl Byck Connie Friedman - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman Edithe Silver - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman Esther Albert - Cindy Yellin Henry Becker - Scott Becker Louis Byck - Beverly & Carl Byck Martin Zelnick - Lillian Zelnick Jerry Laiken - Cindy Yellin Karen Baer - Debbie & Rich Perlman Leonard Zelnick - Lillian Zelnick May Becker - Scott Becker Murry Rosen - Elaine Katzer

Rabbi Wexler Tzedakah Fund In appreciation of Rabbi Wexler - Alyece & Steve Cummings, Carol & Jon Orwitz, Eileen & David Wolf, Katherine & Jeffrey Pooner

In honor of

A’nde & Phil Sax - Ellen & David Spitz

In memory of

Iris Auerbach’s brother - Bobbi & Gerry Grossman Leanore Wexler - Al Finkelstein & Esther Dukes, Alison, Mark, Jordan & Justin Shapiro, Alyece & Steve Cummings, Amy Spiegel, Eric Meller, Fran & Rabbi Michael Katz, Jana & Mark Gelernt, Janet & Arthur Simons, Jason Hills & Hayley Feldman Hills, Jeannie & Larry Teller, Jodi & Mitchell Ziets, John Imhof, Joyce Feder, Judy & Harold Einhorn, Julie & Gregg Bannett, Laura Padersky, Laura, Shuvy & Sammy Leibman, Linda & Girard Goldkrantz, Lois & David Bromberg, Lori Clark, Marilyn Zibbell, Marsha & Len Yorinks, Michael Greenspun, Myrna & Bob Bookbinder, Naomi & Barry Schimmer, Naomi & Seth Mirowitz, Patty & Howard Trichon, Rabbi Nogah & Scott Marshall, Rachel & Fred Kurz, Robin & Larry Kaufman, Ruth & Paul Brodnick, Sandee & Bob Chalik, Selma Saltz, Sharon & Benjamin Green, Sharon & Charles Goldstein, Shoshana & Jeremy Bannett, Stacey &

Marty Chazin, Susan Bass Levin,The Ranes Family, Uri & Cantor Marlena Taenzer, Vicki & Brian Zell, A’nde & Phil Sax, Bonnie Friedman, Candy & Paul Rubin, Debbie & Rich Perlman, Ann & Paul Simon, Arlene & Alan Blocher, Candy & Paul Rubin, Debbie & Harry Zimmerman, Eileen & David Wolf, Ellen & David Spitz,Gloria & Jerry Baer,Jill & Geoff Hammel, Marla, Harris, & Rivi Jay, Nina & Stephen Jay & FamilySusan & Arnie Baskies, Brad Stern,Sharon & Ben Green Stephen Bookbinder - Hildred Nozick

Yahrzeit

Irving Brodsky - Eric & Sue Baelen Morris Plotnick - Ava Plotnick

Shirley Lazar Preschool Fund In honor of

Bar Mitzvah of Judah Galler - Debby & Howie Sukinik Bat Mitzvah of Nili Kreisman - Debby & Howie Sukinik

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Debby & Howie Sukinik Leanore Wexler - Debby & Howie Sukinik, Elissa & Allan Ginsburg Shirley Cummings - Debby & Howie Sukinik, Elissa & Allan Ginsburg

Yahrzeit

Ravitz Family Kindness Fund In honor of Bar Mitzvah of Zackary Spigelman - Ruth & Michael Dickerman

Aaron Ginsburg - Elissa & Allan Ginsburg Florence Ginsburg - Elissa & Allan Ginsburg Morris Rosen - Betzy Abramson & Irvin Lazar, Michael Lazar Pauline Waronker - Betzy Abramson & Irvin Lazar

Reid Trager Fund In memory of

Social Advocacy Fund In honor of

Bernard Kotler, William Kamerling - Frani & Don Rebhun

Yahrzeit

Reid Trager - Millard Braunstein, Susan & Mark Trager

Rhoda Albom Memorial Fund In memory of Rhoda & Ira Albom - Jean Yee

S. Benham Kahn Library Fund In honor of Birth of Andi & Neil Levin’s grandson, Aryeh Andi & Neil Levin

Sandra Frame Music Fun In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Debbie & Harry Zimmerman

Yahrzeit

Jeanette Horn - Abe & Lena Horn

Shellie Greenspun Fund In appreciation of

Michael Greenspun - Ann & Paul Simon, Len Epworth

In memory of

William Kamerling - Sivya & Gary Romisher

Shilling Fund In memory of

Mary Shilling - Tania & Jerome Sokoloff

Bonnie Friedman - Stacey & Marty Chazin

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Terri & Zach Oppenheimer Stephen Bookbinder - Debbie Korngold, Naomi & Barry Schimmer, Sharon & Charles Goldstein, Sheldon Kerner

Sonya Katz Social Action Fund

In appreciation of

Jeannie Teller & Rabbi Wexler - Naomi & Seth Mirowitz Jeannie Teller- Rabbi Bryan Wexler Naomi Mirowitz - Andrea & Stuart Mirowitz, Rabbi Bryan Wexler

In honor of

Alyece Cummings - Naomi, Seth, Aaron, & Ezra Mirowitz A’nde & Phil Sax - Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Ellen & David Spitz - Myrna & Bob Bookbinder Ellen Spitz - Myrna & Bob Bookbinder

In memory of

Jack Belitsky - David & Ellen Spitz Lenore Wexler - Zelda & Charles Greenberg Shirley Cummings - Ellen & David Spitz, Naomi & Seth Mirowitz Stephen Bookbinder - Adam Bookbinder, Candy & Paul Rubin, Cindi & Yakir Hasit, Deenie & Alan Ettenson, Ellen & David Spitz, Fran Richter, Janet & Arthur Simons, Jeannie & Larry Teller, Naomi & Seth Mirowitz, Sharon & Ben Green, Zelda & Charles Greenberg

Teachers Education Fund In memory of

Dorothy Orwitz - Sandy & Seth Keller Shirley Cummings - Stacey & Marty Chazin

Torah Endowment Fund In honor of Jean Herman - Judy & Alan Cohen

In memory of

Bernard Kotlar - Susan Bass Levin Caren Kaufman - Susan Bass Levin William Kamerling - Susan Bass Levin

Torah Restoration Fund In appreciation of

Alvin Stern - Eileen & David Wolf & Family

World Jewry Support Fund General Ali & Jeremy Lindemann Candy & Paul Rubin

In appreciation of

Esau Wamani & Yonatan Katz Lukato Rochelle & Matthew Wizmur

In honor of

Bar Mitzvah of Zackary Spigelman - Ruth & Michael Dickerman

In memory of

Bernard Kotler - Zelda & Charles Greenberg Leanore Wexler - Rachel, Mark, Zachary & Ezra Lichtenberg Magda Winter - Sandee & Bob Chalik

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