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Beineinu - Between Us
The Book of Ruth, which we read on Shavuot, is all about
overcoming tragedy through compassion. After Naomi
and her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth, all lost
their husbands, Naomi decides to return from Moab to
her homeland in Israel. Ruth insists on accompanying her,
stating “Wherever you go, I will go. Where you lodge, I will
lodge. Your people will be my people and your God will
be my God.” Naomi in turn shows great compassion to Ruth by helping
guide her actions so she will come under the protective wing of their
distant relative, Boaz. Boaz shows great compassion to Ruth by allowing
her to harvest in his fields, providing for her needs, and ultimately taking
her to wife. This chain of acts of compassion, paying it forward from
one person to the next, ultimately has cosmic significance. The Book of
Ruth ends with the genealogy from Ruth to her great-grandson, King
David. According to tradition, the messiah will come from that greatgrandson’s stock and will usher in an age of universal fellowship marked
by compassion of all human beings for each other.
An article in last year’s Tablet online magazine pointed to a study by Cornell
University sociologists which showed that when one receives or even
observes an act of generosity, it increases the likelihood that the person
will in turn be generous to a stranger. The author, Benjamin Corn, writes
that the sociologists concluded “the experiencing of kind acts tends to
play an important role in setting off cascades of compassion.” This is the
lesson of the Book of Ruth…one random act of kindness begets another,
and even small acts of compassion can change our world.
“But wait,” you say. “Isn’t Ruth the story of a Jew by choice who voluntarily
embraces the covenant with God and the Jewish people just as we did at
Sinai? Isn’t that why we read it on Shavuot when we celebrate the giving
of the Torah?” Indeed it is. The Book of Ruth celebrates Jews by choice
and holds them up as an example for born Jews to follow, voluntarily and
enthusiastically embracing Torah in our lives. But it also teaches us what
the essence of Torah is: compassion.
When all is said and done, all of the history and the stories, the values and
the laws that make up the Torah have one fundamental purpose: to help
us recognize that like Ruth, like Moses, like Joseph, like Abraham and
Sarah, we are not here for our own benefit. We are here on this planet to
serve and lift up others, to make God’s light and love be felt in the world,
to bring the world closer to redemption through the greatest gift that
God gives us, the gift of love.
Wishing you and your family a joyous Shavuot! Hag Sameach!
Rabbi Stephen Weiss
Candle Lighting
May 1..............................................8:05 pm
May 8..............................................8:12 pm
May 15..............................................8:19 pm
May 22..............................................8:26 pm
May 23..............................................9:34 pm
May 24................................... after 9:35 pm
May 29..............................................8:32 pm
Torah Portions
May 2................ Acharei-Mot/Kedoshim
May 9.................................................... Emor
May 16........................... Behar-Bechukotai
May 23........................................... Bemidbar
May 29...................................................Nasso
Daily Service Schedule
Mondays – Fridays
7:00 am, 7:30 am, 7:00 pm
Saturdays - 9:00 am, 6:00 pm
Sunday & Memorial Day
8:00 am, 6:00 pm
June and July will be a combined issue;
submissions for August Tidings
are due by Monday, June 15.
Flags for Memorial Day
On Memorial Day a United States flag is
traditionally placed on the graves of those
who served our country. At our Jewish
cemeteries, members of local Jewish
War Veterans Posts perform this mitzvah,
except at Chesterland Memorial Park,
which is outside of Cuyahoga County.
If you would like to assist in the placing
of flags at Chesterland, or would like to
help the JWV at other cemeteries, please
contact Bernice Rothman at 440-449-0172.
This is both a mitzvah and a good patriotic
learning experience for children, one in
which the whole family can participate.
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President’s Message Cantor’s Corner
It’s hard to believe my first year as
President of B’nai Jeshurun is coming to
an end. Over the last 12 months, I have
had the opportunity to participate in
a full cycle of events at our synagogue.
From the High Holy Days to Hanukkah,
from Purim to Pesach, from Consecration
to Confirmation, from Board meetings to
the Bonds event, each month brought a new experience
that made this a truly memorable year for me and my
family. While at times I have wondered if it was humanly
possible to attend one more meeting, respond to one
more e-mail, or make one more phone call, I have never
wondered for a moment if all of the work was worth it.
If there is one thing the last year has reinforced for me
more than almost anything else, it is how very fortunate
we are at B’nai Jeshurun to have a remarkably dedicated
group of volunteers who work tirelessly on behalf of
our synagogue. I hope you will join me at our Annual
Meeting on May 3 as we recognize some of them for
their outstanding contributions. First, we will recognize
our Treasurer, Sue Nash, who will be stepping down
after many years of serving as an Officer. In addition to
helping us manage our budget, Sue led events like Casino
Night, Sisterhood Shabbat, Canine Shabbat, and even
(appropriately) Volunteer Shabbat; her dedication to B’nai
Jeshurun sets an example for everyone to follow. We will
also recognize the following members of the Board of
Trustees who will be stepping down as they complete
their terms: Gabe Adler, Gayl Berger, Margie Cohen, Steve
Deutch, Arnie Feltoon, Dan Geller, Diane Ginsberg, Bob
Greenberger, Rachel Heiser, Mark Milstein, Gary Okin,
Beth Robbins and Sonya Shultz. I thank all of them for
the leadership they have provided, and know they will all
continue to serve our congregation in other capacities.
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Volunteer Recognition Shabbat
Saturday, May 30 • 9 am
To show our heartfelt appreciation for
the dedication our volunteers have
shown over the past year, we will honor
them during the Shabbat morning
service. A sweets-filled kiddush will be
sponsored by the Officers and Board of
Trustees in their honor. If you would like
a part in the Shabbat service, please contact Shani Kadis.
Sincerely,
Jody Katzner, President
Susan Nash, Treasurer
www.bnaijeshurun.org
Over 3,500 years ago, we received the
Torah. With eager anticipation, our
ancestors stood by Mt. Sinai for the
joining of our people with G-d. In my
opinion, this was the greatest merger
that ever took place. We verbally
committed to G-d to follow the Torah. As
stockholders in this merger, we receive
dividends known as “mitzvot.” Upon doing a mitzvah, we
accrue a spiritual wealth which we cannot quantify.
The holiday of Shavuot celebrates this momentous
occasion. On the first night of Shavuot, we study all night
long in preparation for hearing the specific readings which
discuss the events leading to the 10 Commandments
on the first day of Shavuot. This is intended to elevate
us to higher spiritual planes. Just as our ancestors
prepared themselves for this historic moment, we try
to emulate their behavior. We have an opportunity to
reconnect with G-d and to show G-d why we are worthy
partners. The bond we have is eternal, but with it comes
a requirement to fulfill the Torah and its laws. We cannot
be passive, but must be proactive, making ourselves and
the world a better place. Our religion is very unique and
allows for multiple entry points, via a holiday or whatever
time period a person chooses, to engage G-d. There is
no lost opportunity to commit ourselves to a lifestyle in
which we are driven by the pursuit holiness. We should
try to be consistent in this endeavor; G-d understands
our frailties and is always welcoming of our efforts.
Study after study has shown that those who embrace
religion live a more fulfilled life. We should not feel
inconvenienced by the privilege to be Jewish and
actively involved. As with any relationship, we need to
put forth an effort and the result will be very rewarding.
As we usher in Shavuot, may we elevate ourselves and
have a blessed and meaningful hag.
Hag Sameach
Cantor Aaron Shifman
We’re Having a Party!
We invite you to share a
special day in our lives
when our dear daughters,
Shaina Malka and Avigayil
Meital, will celebrate their
Bat Mitzvah. Please save
the date for Sunday,
August 2, 2015.
Love,
Cantor Aaron and Sabrina Shifman
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Education & Youth
Why do I value Jewish education? As a rabbi,
why have I chosen to put so much focus on
working with youth and teens? It’s because
I believe that Jewish education, done right,
leads to vibrant Jewish living. It’s not only
about learning, it’s about inspiring passion,
excitement! In February, we hosted 130
teenagers from all over the Midwest in Cleveland for our
USY region’s Specialty Kinnus. Two weeks later, our region’s
high school seniors took B’nai Jeshurun by storm for Senior
Retreat, and in mid-April everyone came back together
one final time for Regional Convention. These teenagers,
including many from our own synagogue, took over the
services, led prayers, chanted from the Torah and delivered
Divrei Torah. But moreover, they displayed the ruach,
(energy) that reminds us why we value Jewish education in
the first place. If you’re in high school, get involved in USY!
If you’re in middle school, get involved in Kadima! There are
great local events each month for teens at B’nai Jeshurun,
like our Mystery Ride on Sunday, May 3rd; sign up today!
The prophet Zechariah says (4:6), “Not by might and not by
power, but by ruach alone,” and it is indeed our spirit and
energy that determines how our families and our children
view Jewish life. Without the right energy and spirit we
might easily see Judaism as a burden, but with the proper
excitement, such as the unbelievable ruach our teenagers
learn from and bring to USY, we can demonstrate how
powerful and vibrant an active Jewish life can be!
Rabbi Josh Foster
B’nai Mitzvah
ISAAC MORRIS KANTAROVICH
Shabbat afternoon (Mincha), May 2
Isaac attends Beachwood Middle
School and enjoys playing the piano,
listening to music and being on the
wrestling team. For his Mitzvah Project,
he volunteers at Montefiore where he
plays piano for the residents. He is the son of Sherrie
& Abraham Kantarovich, brother of Rachel Kantarovich
and grandson of Etti Kantarovich and Claire & Joseph
Feigeles. Isaac is also the grandson of the late Carlos
Kantarovich.
JASON LEWIS LOEB
Shabbat afternoon (Mincha), May 9
Jason attends The Agnon School and
lives in Solon. He enjoys soccer, biking,
swimming, drawing and Taekwondo.
For his Mitzvah Project, he makes and
collects items for APL and Rescue Village.
He is the son of Judy & Jim Loeb, brother of Jonathan
Loeb and grandson of Phyllis & Norbert Loeb and Flossy
& Dennis Mitchell.
RYAN DAVID ROSENFELD
Shabbat afternoon (Mincha), May 16
Ryan attends The Agnon School and
lives in Lyndhurst. He enjoys Taekwondo,
electric guitar and building. For his
Mitzvah Project, he donated Legos
to inner city schools and items to the
Geauga Humane Society. He is the
son of Barbara & Arthur Rosenfeld, brother of Joshua
Rosenfeld and grandson of Sandra Lieber and Ruth &
Henry Rosenfeld.
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ETHAN SHANE ABRAHAM
Shabbat morning, May 23
Ethan attends Solon Middle School and
enjoys baseball, soccer and basketball.
For his Mitzvah Project, he will be
donating some of his gifts to JNF’s
Project: Baseball/Softball. He is the son
of Lori & Brian Abraham, brother of Brooke Abraham
and grandson of Rosalyn & Harry Abraham and Bonnie
& Stephen Traiman.
BROOKE MAIA ABRAHAM
Shabbat morning, May 23
Brooke attends Orchard Middle School,
lives in Solon and enjoys dance and
cheerleading. For her Mitzvah Project,
she has donated her hair to Locks of
Love four times. She is the daughter
of Lori & Brian Abraham, sister of Ethan Abraham and
granddaughter of Rosalyn & Harry Abraham and Bonnie
& Stephen Traiman.
TALIE SIEGEL AVATICHI
Shabbat afternoon (Mincha), May 30
Talie attends Chagrin Falls Intermediate
School and lives in Chagrin Falls with
her mother and Brecksville with her
father. She enjoys horseback riding,
swimming, playing with animals,
travelling and rock climbing. For her Mitzvah Project,
she is volunteering at Rising River Farm, a nonprofit
dedicated to equine education and horse rescue.
She is the daughter of Allison Siegel and Uri & Angie
Avatichi, sister of Julianna, Matt and Nick Pavicic and
granddaughter of Nessa Siegel, M. Barry Siegel and
Tzvia & Baruch Avatichi.
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Education & Youth
Kinder Shabbat / Open Playroom
Fridays • 10:15 am
Drop in for our popular “get ready for Shabbat”
program with challah making and singing.
Free and open to the community.
Someone Special & Me
Wednesdays • 9:45 - 10:45 am
May 6 - 27 (then ends for the summer)
For children 15 months - 3 years with an adult.
Join Mora Risa for art experiences, music, play
and socializing. Free and open to the community.
Registration and emergency paperwork required.
Shabbat b’Yachad & Shabbat Shelanu
May 9 • 10:30 – 11:30 am
Shabbat b’Yachad is a family service for young
children, their parents and grandparents led by
Rabbi Hal. Shabbat Shelanu, with Ines Ades, is for
children in grades K-2, full of songs, prayer,
activities and stories.
Playground Playgroup
Wednesdays, June 3 & 10 • 10 – 11 am
Meet on the B’nai Jeshurun playground for outdoor
fun and socializing. Free and open to the community.
In case of rain, program will be held in Room 1.
Mazal tov to our
2015 – 5775 Confirmands:
Confirmand
Suzanne Berman
Andrew Gilmore
Noah Horowitz
Kyle Schlessinger
Parents
Julie & Gary Berman
Marcie & Robert Gilmore
Lisa Bernd & Edward Horowitz
Susan & Marc Schlessinger
PJ Library® Shabbat with the
East Coast Custard Truck
Friday, May 15 • 6:15 pm • Abraham Family Courtyard
Come join Rabbi Hal and Rabbi Foster for pre-Shavuot
activities, Shabbat stories, songs and fun. For families
with kids birth through 2nd grade; older siblings
welcome. $5 per family provides ice cream for all!
Register and pay on the BJC website.
Mishpachot Shabbat Dinner Picnic
Friday, June 5 • 5:45 pm
Join us for an outdoor Shabbat dinner on our
playground. Meet and schmooze with other young
families with kids ages birth - 6 years (older siblings
welcome, too). Songs, family-friendly Shabbat
experience and entertainment by Outback Ray and
his Live Animal Show. Register for our family matchup program, letting us seat you with another friendly
family. Kosher menu includes chicken, sides, dessert
and drinks; vegetarian option on request. $10/adult;
$5/child ages 2-12; under 2 free if registered on the
BJC website by Thursday, May 28. After May 28,
cost is $12/adult; $7/child.
To RSVP, or for more information about any of
these programs, please contact Risa Roth.
Mazal tov to our 2015
Bessie Hershey Religious School –
Chai School Graduates:
Student
Miriam Bennett
Mara Cohen
Rachel Cohen
Benjamin Gordesky
Benjamin Huston
Madison Jackson
Rachel Katsman
Jesse Mansoor
Raya Zimon
Parents
Laura & Michael Bennett
Gena & Ethan Cohen
Margie & David Cohen
Deborah Fish Gordesky and
Darryl Gordesky
Bonnie & Charles Huston
Ellen & Lee Jackson
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Joyce Rothschild & Dan Mansoor
Jill Miller Zimon & Jeffrey Zimon
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Our 20’s - 30’s group is invited to
join our CHESED group and BJC
as we participate in “the race” at
Legacy Village Sunday, May 10.
See item on this page.
Hazak Happenings
Hazak is B’nai Jeshurun’s senior adult group.
To join, or for further information, please contact
Membership Chairpersons, Barbara Warshawsky
(440-473-0614), Adelle Gloger (216-292-2665) or
President, Betty Fishman (216-591-9550).
Spring into Summer Luncheon
Kelly & Joe Monaghan present a musical program,
Tell Me On A Sunday
Sunday, May 31 • 12:30 pm
Chairpersons: Judy & Bob Goodstein (440-646-9419)
Hazak members $12; Guests $15. Reservations close
May 26. This is our rescheduled February program.
Hazak & Park Synagogue
Senior Adults
The Ohio Light Opera at the College of Wooster
Matinee performance of “Brigadoon” including
transportation and lunch at the Broken Rocks Café.
Wednesday, June 17
Hazak members $80; Guests $85
Pre-paid reservations due by May 1.
For further information contact Betty Fishman.
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The Book Club
Sunday, May 3 • 2 pm • BJC
My Father’s Paradise:
A Son’s Search for His Family’s Past
by Ariel Sabar
In a remote corner of the world, forgotten for nearly 3,000
years, lived an enclave of Kurdish Jews so isolated that
they still spoke Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Mostly
illiterate, they were self-made mystics, gifted storytellers
and humble peddlers who dwelt in harmony with their
Muslim and Christian neighbors in the mountains of
northern Iraq. To these descendants of the Lost Tribes of
Israel, Yona Sabar was born. Presented by Men’s Club.
Men’s Club
Brunch & Indians Game
Sunday, August 9
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and Amy Berman
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to our synagogue and to the community at large. $15 per
person. RSVP by May 10 to Paula Schaffer-Polakof, c/o the
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Sisterhood Board Installation
Thursday, May 28 • 7 pm
We will honor outgoing co-president Faith Eisenberg,
thank other leaders completing their terms and install the
full slate of officers and board members. Robin Rood will
chair the event.
Slate 2015-2016 Sisterhood Board Officers:
President: Lynn Katz Danzig
Co-Vice Presidents of Programming:
Shirley Haas and Wendy Dahar
Co-Vice Presidents of Membership:
Laura Katzner and Laurel Sheldon
Vice President of Fundraising: Bernice Rothman
Corresponding Secretary: Grace Brower
Recording Secretary: Vivian Solganik
Treasurer: Terry Amon
Assistant Treasurer: Bonnie Huston
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Tree of Life
In Memoriam
We note with sorrow the passing of
HANS SEGAL
Father of Deborah Willen
*NATHAN OSCAR
Husband of Lenore Oscar
Uncle of Larry Oscar and Dana Darvin
Brother-in-law of Anclaire Oscar
EVALYNN GOLDER
Sister of Josephine Greenberger
Aunt of Barbara Leeson
Great-aunt of Michael Leeson
*B’nai Jeshurun member
We extend our deepest condolences
to all the members of their families.
Happy Milestone Birthday to:
Sheila Allenick
Benjamin Altose
Joyce Becker
Ernest Benchell
Julie Beynenson
Szlama Borensztein
Arthur Broad
Doris Copeland
Alan Davis
Daniel Ermine
Marilyn Fenton
Cheryl Goldner
Beverly Gordon
Pamela Goss
Avery Gottfried
Iris Granot
Janice Greenberg
Josephine Greenberger
Cari Gross
Fran Held
Frances Hurwitz
Ken Ingber
Abraham Kay
Stacy Kertesz-Steinberg
Lois Klein
Renee Klein
Vivian Koppelman
Lisa Kornspan
Donald Levy
Helayne Loeb
William Proper
Benjamin Reichstein
Marcy Robbins
Barbara Rosskamm
Mark Scher
Lois Shepard
Elvin Shultz
Harriet Siebert
Helene Siegel
Eleanor Steigman
Laurie Terkel
Joan Whitehill
Alice Wyner
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• Sophie & Morris Brick on the birth
of a grandson, Abraham Brick Riley.
55 Years
40 Years
35 Years
35 Years
35 Years
25 Years
20 Years
Brick
Brenner
• Lorin & Alan Gottlieb and Bernice Gottlieb on
the birth of a grandson and great-grandson, Liam
Saul Brenner.
• Penny & Bob Greenberger on the birth of a
granddaughter, Sadie Nilah Greenberger.
Greenberger
• Beth & Isaac Lewin on the birth of a grandson,
Leon Joseph Vorell.
• Ronna & Ed Bernstein and Rosalind Bernstein
on the birth of a granddaughter and greatgranddaughter, Aliza Kennedy Bernstein.
Bernstein
• Donna & Jerry Fiala on the birth of a
granddaughter, Lucy Fiala.
• Debbie & Steve Karklin on the marriage of their
son, Drew, to Lindsey Putterman.
• Elliot Teichman on the marriage of his daughter,
Alana, to David Frezel.
Fiala
• Rebecca Schein & Spencer Israel on their
engagement.
• Shari & Richard Rood on the engagement of their
daughter, Allison, to Nick Littman.
Teichman & Frezel
• Irene & Michael Gribov on the
engagement of their son, Sasha,
to Carli Siegel.
Yasher Koach
Rood & Littman
Schein & Israel
• Julian Gelwasser was nominated by the French Chancery of the
Legion of Honor as a Knight in the Legion. The award
is France’s highest distinction for his participation in
WWII US Army operations that led to
the liberation of France.
Gelwasser
Happy Milestone Anniversary to:
Natalie & Ron Titlebaum
Wendy & Alex Goldstein
Lorin & Alan Gottlieb
Tricia & Arthur Klein
Karen & David Yahr
Jennifer & Neil Tramer
Sheryl Handler-Matasar &
Scott Matasar Maz al Tov to
• Harley Gross received the Eisenman
Award, Federation’s highest level
volunteer award.
• Spencer Kawalek and Sam Roter are our National
Gross
Bible Contest Finalists. They qualified for the
National Finals of the Chidon Ha’Tanach, to be held in New York
City on May 3rd. They are the sons of Monique & Wayne Kawalek
and Elisabeth & Eric Roter, respectively. Yasher Koach also to
Paul Koret, their teacher.
If you have an achievement or mazal tov to share, please contact Diane Shalom.
We are happy to share your good news! Milestone listings recognize birthdays at 5-year
intervals beginning with age 25, and every year after 90.
Anniversaries are recognized at 5-year intervals.
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Saturday, May 23, 2015
FREE & Open 7:30-8:15 pm Session 1
Rabbi Michael Hecht: The Medium is the Message? Do the Words of our Prayers Matter?
to the
community Dr. Lifsa Schachter: Women Who Take Fate into Their Own Hands:
Alternative Readings of Biblical Stories
Rabbi Steve Segar, Kol HaLev: The Secret Meaning of “Mazel Tov”:
Astrology in the History of Jewish Thought
SPONSORS: ADL Cleveland: Word to Action
Estelle
Kevin Adelstein & Bob Jacob, CJN: The Role of a Jewish Newspaper & Editorial Decisions:
Rosenberg
You Be the Editor for a Day
Tikkun Leil
Ken Bravo, Jewish Genealogical Society: Bring Your Questions
Shavuot Study
Dr. Rick Kodish and Rabbi Susan Stone, Cleveland Clinic: Dress Secular, Think Jewish:
Session Fund
Tensions and Alignment in Clinical Medical Ethics
of B’nai Jeshurun
Rabbi
Shalom
Plotkin,
Agudath
B’nai
Israel,
Lorain: Courage
Congregation and:
IC Next, Teen Israel Photo Exhibition: Docent-led Tour
Shaarey Tikvah
Congregation
8:20 pm Mincha - 9:00 pm Seudah Shlisheet (Lite Dinner) 9:30 pm Festival Evening Service/Ma’ariv
Cleveland Jewish
News
Gross Schechter
Day School
10:00-10:45 pm Session 2
Rabbi Stephen Weiss: TBA
Rabbi Stanley Schachter: Where Was the Torah Given and When?
Rabbi Steve Grundfast, Beth El, Akron: The Tablets: A Midrashic Exploration
Rabbi David Kosak, Shaarey Tikvah: TBA
Doron Kalir, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: The 10 Commandments, Part II: The Last Five
Miriam Geronimus, Kol HaLev: Jewish Responses to the Theory of Evolution
Judge Dan Polster: The Letter & Spirit of the Law: Freedom, Slavery & the Pursuit of Justice
Kol HaLev
10:50 pm Grand Dessert Bar
Beth IsraelThe West Temple
Beth El
Congregation
11:15 pm-Midnight Session 3
Cantor Aaron Shifman: Psalms: Biblical History, Poetry, Song & Prayer
Agudath B’nai
Israel Synagogue Rabbi Josh Foster: God of Compassion or God of Vengeance?
Cantor Beth H. Friedman-Romell, Ph.D., Knesseth Israel Temple, Wooster:
Singers, Sages, and Seers: Female Prophets in the Hebrew Bible
Rabbi Enid Lader, Beth Israel, The West Temple: Standing at Sinai with Martin Buber
PARTNERS: Todd Rosenberg: Did God Choose the Jews or Christians at Sinai?
Replacement Theology Must Be Rejected
CYP Minyan
Toby Rosenberg: Torah Yoga
The Agnon School
Moishe House
Urbanites;
Downtown
Jewish
Cleveland
Youth &
Family
Programs
Young Family
Program
7:30-8:30 pm
Teen/Pre-Teen
Tikkun
7:30-11:15 pm
Midnight Breakfast Bar
12:15-1:00 am Dr. Ari Yares, Gross Schechter: Mah La'asot: Ethical Dilemmas in the
Eyes of the Rabbis
12:15-1:00 am Rachel Davidson, Kol HaLev: Transgender Identities and Judaism:
A Community Centered Workshop
1:00-1:45 am Jerry Isaak-Shapiro, Agnon: I Didn’t Even Know We Were Nominated:
Why We Were and Are We Still Chosen?
1:45-2:30 am Elise Braverman Plotkin: Rabbis of the Talmud: Wicked, Wonderful and
Everything In-between
2:30-3:15 am Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria: Jewish Food Ethics
3:15-4:00 am Rabbi Paula Sass: Priests and Rabbis, or Jocks and Nerds:
Characterizations of Jewish Leadership
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4:15 am Kabbalistic Wedding
5:00 am Sunrise Shacharit Festival Morning Service
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Tribute Dinner
Tribute Dinner
honoring
Name: ______________________________Phone: ____________________
Hedy & Michael
Milgrom
Address: _______________________________________________________
June 28, 2015
Payment: _______________________________________________________
It is with gratitude and pride that we will
celebrate Hedy & Michael Milgrom at this year’s
Tribute Dinner on June 28, 2015. Congregants,
community members and clergy will gather
to recognize and thank the Milgroms for
their years of leadership, volunteerism and
philanthropy. Save the Date!
You can also recognize the Milgroms’ dedication
and commitment by purchasing a Tribute Ad
in the Program Book, which also serves as the
Congregational Directory. Honor the Milgroms,
thank our clergy, or send a message of greetings
-- the choice is yours.
Invitations will be mailed in early May.
Email Address: __________________________________________________
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Diamond Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8).......................................................... $ 10,000.00
Emerald Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8)............................................................ $ 5,000.00
Platinum Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8)........................................................... $ 3,600.00
Gold Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8)................................................................... $ 1,800.00
Silver Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8).................................................................. $ 1,000.00
Full Page (4 5/8 x 7 5/8)...................................................................... $ 500.00
Half Page (4 5/8 x 3 3/4)..................................................................... $ 250.00
Quarter Page (4 5/8 x 1 7/8 or 2 1/4 x 3 3/4).............................. $ 180.00
Eighth Page (2 1/4 x 1 7/8)............................................................... $ 100.00
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(If you would like to include a logo or art with your ad, please contact Paula Botkin.)
Tribute Ads are tax deductible and support the programs of B’nai Jeshurun. The deadline for
inclusion in the Program Book is May 11. For more information or to purchase a Tribute Ad
online, visit bnaijeshurun.org/TributeDinner or contact Paula Botkin.
“Getting Paid to Be
Philanthropic…and
Other Innovative Ways
to Leave Your Legacy”
Thursday, May 21 • 7:30 pm
Did you know there are charitable giving tools that can provide you with
an income stream (gift annuities and similar tools)? That a gift of as little
as $5,000 can create a fund that will last forever (well, basically)? And that
you can bequeth a percentage of your estate, rather than a set amount,
to provided added assurance for your loved ones?
Learn about these charitable giving tools and more as we come
together for a wine & cheese reception, presentation and discussion
with congregant and financial advisor, Cynthia Chaiten of Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management. Learn more and RSVP at bnaijeshurun.org/
EnsuringTheFuture.
Staff Announcement
We are pleased to
welcome Renee Greller
as our 150th Anniversary
Coordinator.
Renee
has a bachelor of arts
in communications and
criminology from The
Ohio State University
and a JD from Cleveland Marshall College
of Law. She is married to Guy and they
have three children, Maya (9), Jonah (5)
and Lielle (3), all of whom attend Gross
Schechter Day School. Renee may be
reached at [email protected]
or ext. 136.
Courtyard Dedication
Friday, June 19
(prior to Shabbat Rocks!)
Join us as we dedicate the next installations
in the Linden Family Courtyard, including
the bima furnishings and newly dedicated
pavers. Additional details to follow.
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Shabbat Rocks!
Friday, May 15 • 7 pm
We hope you’ll join us at our popular
musical Friday evening service.
Shabbat Rocks! combines the
flowing poetry of Psalms with a live
band playing some of today’s hottest
Jewish music. This unique liturgical
experience will make your heart sing, your hands clap and
your feet dance. Listen to and download tracks from our
website. Future dates: June 19, July 17, August 21
Matzah Meal
Photos by Shani Kadis and Lynn Katz Danzig
A great evening was had by all. From the asparagus soup,
apricot chicken and meatballs to the chocolate mousse,
everything was delicious. Thanks to Murray Berkowitz and
everyone that helped him in making this meal possible.
The Barking Blessing
Friday, June 12 • 6 pm
Cookout Dinner: 6 pm
Service: 7:30 pm
Sing with our furry family friends
at B’nai Jeshurun’s Annual Canine
Shabbat. Celebrate with a picnic
dinner and awards, followed by service and oneg. All are
welcome!
$10/adult; $5/child; $30/family max. Dogs beg for dinner.
BYOB (bring your own bags for cleanup!) Dinner by
reservation only; please RSVP to the synagogue office by
June 8. Please bring blankets, towels and cleaning supplies
to donate to local animal shelters.
From the President
continued from page 3
We will also be recognizing this year’s award winners, Bernice
Rothman (the Joseph P. Lomberg Award for Outstanding
Individual Service recipient), and Carolann & Marty Cohen,
Rifka Claypool and Rachel & Joel Heiser (the Rudolph M.
Rosenthal Award for Outstanding Family recipients). I am
grateful to all of them for their volunteer efforts on behalf of
the synagogue! And finally, we will also recognize teacher
extraordinaire Alan Goldweber who will become the third
recipient of the Paul M. Koret Distinguished Teacher Award.
Alan’s teaching has left a legacy that will live on well beyond
his upcoming retirement, and I hope you’ll join me at the
Annual Meeting to thank him for everything he has meant
to the education of our children and to our synagogue.
B’shalom, Jody Katzner
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Donations
ABRAHAM FAMILY
COURTYARD FUND
In Honor of:
Engagement of Erica
Rosenthal to Adam Hirsh
by Marty & Carole Blake.
ABRAHAM-GRUENSPAN
HIGH HOLY DAY CHOIR
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Milestone Anniversary
of Jerry & Linda Siegan;
Norma Geller for receiving
the John Carroll University
Alumni Medal Award by
Charles & Linda Gruenspan.
JULIUS ABRAMS MINYAN
FUND
By: Malcolm & Evelyn
Brahms.
In Honor of:
Our 33rd Anniversary
by Arnold & Joy Kohn…
Speedy Recovery to Sandy
Berkowitz by Robert &
Barbara Leeson.
In Memory of:
Esther Berezin by Alec
& Marcia Berezin…Harry
Magar by Arlene Magar…
Ben & Naomi Kohn by
Arnold & Joy Kohn… David
Dobres and Rhonda
Greenberg by Richard &
Robin Douglass…Leon Ades
by Kenny & Yael Cohen…
Rhonda Greenberg by
Monroe & Marcia Elbrand…
Sonia Goldstein by Harvey
& Karen Kugelman.
ALIYAH FUND
In Honor of:
Aliyah by Bob & Barbara
Bilenker…Our Aliyah,
Special Blessings, Rabbi
Weiss and Staff by Jeremy
& Sandra Rosenthal…Our
Aliyah by Howard & Bonnie
Potash.
In Memory of:
Carol Berke by Bob &
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To better manage administrative expenses, it is requested that contributions be at least $10 or more each.
Thank you for helping us reduce the synagogue’s cost, which increases the actual value of your gifts.
Barbara Bilenker…Ceil
Gecht by Joel & Phyllis
Gecht.
EUNICE AND ERNEST
BENCHELL ENDOWMENT
FUND
In Honor of:
Milestone Anniversaries
of Gary & Cari Gross and
Richard & Elayne Glueck;
Milestone Birthdays of Ileen
Tepper and Judy Shafron
by Ernie & Eunice Benchell.
In Memory of:
Jonas Miller by Ernie &
Eunice Benchell.
BETH AM ENRICHMENT
FUND
In Honor of:
Our Torah reading by Dan &
Miriam Rose.
In Memory of:
Edward Malkis by Marlene
Ricanati.
B’NAI JESHURUN CHESED
FUND
In Honor of:
Mishloach Manot by Selma
Friedman.
In Memory of:
Hermina Sternfeld by Joel
& Nancy Kay…Jonas Miller
by Ileen Tepper…Leon Ades
by Nelson Pole…Rhonda
Greenberg by Murray &
Connie Altose, Nelson Pole
and Betty Fishman…Susan
Pole by Nelson Pole.
BOHNEN SCHAFFER
GARDEN FOUNDATION
In Memory of:
Audrey M. Goldring by Lisa
Kulkin.
PHYLLIS AND JULES
BOOKATZ FUND FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
In Memory of:
Phyllis Bookatz by B’nai
Jeshurun Sisterhood.
TEMPLE BUILDING AND
DEVELOPMENT FUND
In Honor of:
The Clergy by Randy &
Rhonda Kertesz and Lois
Shepard…Birth of Maurice
& Rowena Sanders’ great
grandchildren by Marty &
Carole Blake.
In Memory of:
Merle Gordon by Fran
Gordon…Abraham
Rosen by Faye Reuven…
Army Greenfield by Emily
Kabert…Barbara Joyce
Gilden by Arlene Temsey…
Benjamin Rosenbaum
by Anita Rosenbaum…
Charles Kaufman by Elvin
Shultz…Etta Kalb by Ed
& Roslyn Kowit…Henry
Pickell and Mor Neuman
by Randy & Rhonda
Kertesz…Ilse Newburger
by John Newburger…
James “Red” Reider by
Lynn Chesler…Jennie
Schlossberg by Maurice
& Rowena Sanders…Leo
& Eileen Nittskoff and
Moses & Muncie Newman
by Daniel Newman…
Margaret Greenfield
and William Greenfield
by Shirley Gordon…
Nathan Bartell and
Frances Greenberg by Lois
Shepard…Rae Bradley by
Joel & Jane Novack…Regina
Rothstein Stahlberg and
Leonard Irwin Stahlberg
by Harry & Caren Lever…
Sam Laderman and
June Laderman by Cele
Laderman…Sidney
Arlen by Janis DeVito…
Sidney Himmel by Robert
Himmel…Hanna Berg by
Pete & Doris Copeland…
Lena Kaufman by Elvin
Shultz…Doris Weiss by
Joel & Barbara Goodman…
Florence Horwitz by Alvin
& Nancy Kitay…Hortense
Bittker by David Bittker…
Joan Miller, Jonas Miller
and Leon Ades by Jay Ross
& Susan Warshay…Jonas
Miller by Mark & Beth
Milstein, Arlene Willen and
Martin & Carolann Cohen…
Scott Arkovitz by Marty &
Carole Blake.
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND
In Honor of:
Cantor Shifman by Richard
& Robin Douglass, Larry &
Sherry Miller and Ira & Sherry
Feuer.
In Memory of:
Marvin Potter by Steven
Potter & Ellen KowitPotter…Rosa Granek by
Dani & Ines Ades…Edith
Sherman by Carol Spero…
Jonas Miller by Richard &
Robin Douglass…Miriam
Rakusin by Robert &
Barbara Leeson…Rhonda
Greenberg by Jay & Leslie
Weller and Larry & Marcia
Simon.
PHYLLIS AND DR. SIDNEY
COHEN KOSHER KITCHEN
FUND
In Memory of:
Jonas Miller, Doris
Weiss, Leon Ades, Stuart
Rosenstein and Sylvia
Scher by Steven Polakof &
Paula Schaffer-Polakof.
DOBRES-BERKOWITZ
ISRAEL PROGRAMMING
FUND
In Memory of:
Leon Ades and Rhonda
Greenberg by Ruth Dobres.
ERENBERG FAMILY
PASTORAL CARE FUND
In Memory of:
Ronald Goldman by Gerry &
Shu Erenberg.
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FRANK AND IDA
FRIEDMAN FUND FOR
SPECIAL NEEDS
In Memory of:
Ida Friedman by Robert &
Carole Langus.
HARRY AND LOUISE GIPS
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
FUND
In Honor of:
Speedy Recovery to Harriet
Zelman by Harry & Louise
Gips.
GOTTLIEB FAMILY
FUND FOR HOLOCAUST
MISSIONS
In Memory of:
Eisig Gettenberg by Elda
Pincus…Saul Gottlieb
by Bernice Gottlieb, Jeff &
Jodi Gottlieb, Jerry & Susan
Gottlieb and Alan & Lorin
Gottlieb.
SAM GREENBERGER CAMP
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
Faith “Fayge” Golub by Jay
& Robbie Schonfeld.
ALVIN A. HERSHEY
MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Alvin A. Hershey by Peter &
Debra Guren.
BESSIE HERSHEY
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In Memory of:
Jonas Miller by Barry &
Shawn Simon…Cecile
Simon and Dr. Martin
Weinbaum by Larry &
Marcia Simon.
ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
Nesya Shpaner by Marius &
Alexandra Shpaner.
JACK JACOBSON AND
BELLE WINOGRAD
MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
In Honor of:
Birth of Mosell Ruth
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Freiman; Speedy Recovery
to Mike Levine and Sylvia
Cowan by Robert & Barbara
Leeson and Rafi Simon by
David & Margie Cohen.
In Memory of:
Edward Kaplin by David &
Gail Kaplin…David Dobres
by Robert & Barbara Leeson
and Monroe & Marcia
Elbrand…Florence Horwitz
and Jonas Miller by B’nai
Jeshurun Fellowship.
by Jerry & Linda Siegan…
Harry & Anna Bordman by
Morrie & Rhoda Bordman.
ETOLE AND JULIAN KAHAN
FINE ARTS ENDOWMENT
FUND
In Memory of:
Rosalyn Adler by Julian &
Etole Kahan.
MARILYN AND RICHARD
M. MYERS FAMILY
ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
Shirley & David Boman by
Dick & Marilyn Myers.
CLARENCE KOHN ISRAEL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
George Friedman, Joseph
Frankel, Leon Ades, Lillian
Goodman and Mary Wolf
by Richard & Robin Douglass.
BRENDA ZIMM OSCAR
MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
In Memory of:
Brenda Zimm Oscar
by Larry Oscar & Jeanne
Shatten.
SANFORD AND GLORIA
KURLAND EARLY
CHILDHOOD FUND
In Memory of:
Griffin Michael Bell by
Corky & Lenny’s.
BERNARD MARGOLIS
FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
Edith Sherman by Chicky
Margolis and Scott & Jody
Spero…Steve Roth and
Dr. Joy Roth’s sister-inlaw by Michael & Abbey
Guggenheim.
MAZON HUNGER FUND
In Honor of:
Our Anniversary and Linda
Siegan’s Birthday by Linda
& Jerome Siegan…Birth of
Hayden Foster Lyndon by
Jerry & Cindy Brodsky.
In Memory of:
Alexander Weil, Isadore
Frosch and Norbert Frosch
by Ruth Weil…Alvin Siegan
MOSKOWITZ ENDOWMENT
FUND FOR OPERATIONS
In Honor of:
Speedy Recovery to Charles
Shuman by Ron & Bunny
Moskowitz.
In Memory of:
Joan Miller by Ruth, Ron &
Jan Moskowitz Families.
PAYNER-BESUNDER
FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
Horty Besunder by Sandy &
Pam Besunder.
PETERS-FELBAIN
LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT FUND
In Memory of:
A. Bernard Peters by Harvey
& Marilyn Peters.
PRAYERBOOK FUND
In Memory of:
Alyssa Rose by Sylvia
Rose…Rhonda Greenberg
and Sharon Kran by Robert
& Barbara Leeson.
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS
In Honor of:
Rabbi Weiss by Alan & Gail
Moskowitz, Mark & Shelley
Scher, Richard & Robin
Douglass and Family of Harry
Zeid… Birthday of Emil
Spitzer by Ethel Klein…
Herb & Marilyn Bell’s greatgrandaughter, Brin Diane
by Ethel Klein…Milestone
Birthday of Jerry Rothschild
by Toby Macknin…My
Birthday by Mathilda Kolt…
Rabbi Rudin-Luria by Mark
& Shelley Scher, Richard
& Robin Douglass, Eric
Weingart & Emily Hoffman
and Bill Jones & Linda
Schoenberg.
In Memory of:
Danny Moskowitz by Alan
& Gail Moskowitz…Fred
Gold by Shirley Gold…Fred
Maxson, Lillian Weisblat
and Irvin Weisblat by
Richard & Wendy Halle…
Marvin Potter by Steven
Potter & Ellen Kowit-Potter…
Patricia Wuliger by Tim &
Sandy Wuliger…Paul Jacobs
by Keith & Marilyn Jacobs…
Phillip Kotton by
Bernie & Barbara Kotton…
Jacob Chaim by Alan & Gail
Moskowitz…Ina Lazerick by
Robert & Barbara Leeson…
Joan Miller by Stephen
& Wendy Dahar and Jay
Ross & Susan Warshay…
Jonas Miller by Howard
Epstein & Gregg Levine…
Rebecca Miller by Alan
Groedel, Howard Groedel,
Marc Groedel and Marcie
Rubin…Sophie Zychick and
Gertrude Zychick Kleiner
by David & Carol Willen…
Rosalind Held by Eric
Greenberg & Fran Held.
LILLIAN AND HARVEY
PHILIP ROSENSTEIN BOOK
FUND
In Memory of:
Florence Horwitz,
Leon Ades and Rhonda
Greenberg by Paul & Helen
Wolf.
JONATHAN ROTH TORAH
FUND
By: Samuel & Jennifer
Rosenberg.
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RUTH AND GEORGE
ROTHSTEIN ISRAEL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
George & Ruth Rothstein
by Selma Friedman.
RUTSKY FAMILY
EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of:
Gertrude Sonnenstein by
Robert & Barbara Leeson…
Jonas Miller by Alan & Salli
Rutsky.
OZZIE SCHINDLER
EDUCATIONAL MEMORIAL
FUND
In Memory of:
Ozzie Schindler by Marcy
Schindler.
THOMAS AND RICHARD
SHATTEN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Richard Shatten by Larry
Oscar & Jeanne Shatten.
IDA AND SAM ZELWIN
FAMILY FUND
In Memory of:
Florence Goldfarb, Ida
Zelwin and Florence
Wineberg by Robert &
Ronna Zelwin…Florence
Wineberg by Beverly
Galun…Norma Wolfson by
Estelle Payner, Beverly Galun
and Sandy & Pam Besunder.
VIDEO STREAMING
In Memory of:
Meta Schnerb by Jay &
Leslie Weller.
Please note: Donations may be made by mailing or bringing
in a note to the synagogue office detailing the name of the
fund, the reason for the donation, to whom acknowledgement
should be made, and the donor’s name, along with a check
made out to B’nai Jeshurun Congregation. It would be greatly
appreciated if checks for donations were separate from other
checks to the congregation.
For Sisterhood Enrichment Fund, please mail your donations
and full information to Millie Mandel, 25805 Fairmount Blvd.,
#103, Beachwood 44122. For Torah Fund, please mail your
donations and full information to Lynne Friedman, 180 Fox
Hollow Drive, #304, Mayfield Heights, 44124.
Todah Rabah
We are tremendously grateful to announce the creation
of two new endowed funds: the Dobres-Berkowitz Israel
Programming Fund and the Jody and Laura Katzner
Family Fund. Our heartfelt thanks to these families for
their generosity and investment in the future of B’nai
Jeshurun. To learn more about how you can establish an
endowed fund, please contact development director Kim
Cole.
Miles, Miles, Calling All Miles
We are quickly approaching the
kickoff to commemorate our 150th
Anniversary. There are many plans in
the works and we are going to make
them all unforgettable! In order to do
so and keep within budget, however,
we need your help. If you have miles
to spare and are willing to donate
some to cover travel expenses for some of the artists,
musicians and speakers we plan to bring in throughout
the year, please contact Renee Greller, 150th Anniversary
Coordinator. Thank you!
Simon Roofing
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B’NAI JESHURUN’S PREFERRED ROOFER
Mike Mills
Vice President of Regional Accounts
412-670-2245 • [email protected]
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Vol 88, No. 4
May 2015
Iyar/Sivan 5775
Thank you to our March
kiddush & bima flower sponsors:
March 7: The kiddush was sponsored in part by Sue & Vic Amster.
March 28: The bima flowers were co-sponsored by Melissa Frankel Kahn & Leonard
Kahn in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Adam Kahn; and by Marcy & Bradley
Robbins in honor of the Mincha Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Abigail Mendelsohn.
The kiddush and congregational luncheon were sponsored by Naomi & Leon Kahn
and Nina Frankel in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Adam Kahn.
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May 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Iyar/Sivan 5775
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
RECURRING EVENTS
Tuesdays at 10:30 am Torah Study with Susan Wyner
Thursdays at 12:10 pm Lunch & Learn
Commerce Park IV (corner of Chagrin & Green)
Fridays at 10:15 am Kinder Shabbat & Open Playroom
Saturdays at 9:00 am Starbucks, Bread & Torah
2:00 pm The Book
Club
3
4
5
7:00 pm Annual
Meeting
6
9:45 am Someone
Special & Me
Lag B’Omer
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
7:00 pm Service;
Birthday Shabbat;
Zamir Choir
2
9:00 am Service
9:45 am Open Tent
Minyan
4:30 pm Isaac
Kantarovich Bar
Mitzvah
7
7:00 pm Service;
Baccalaureate
8
8:00 pm Oneg
followed by Irwin
Kula
7:00 pm
Confirmation Class
Night
9:00 am Service;
Marcus Fellows
Graduation; Irwin
Kula
9
10:30 am Shabbat
b’Yachad
10:30 am Shabbat
Shelanu
5:15 pm Jason
Loeb Bar Mitzvah
10
11
Mother’s Day;
Last Day of Sunday
School
12
13
9:45 am Someone
Special & Me
Last Day of Bet
Limmud
14
8:00 am the race
@ Legacy Village
15
6:15 pm PJ Library
Shabbat & East
Coast Custard Truck
7:00 pm Shabbat
Rocks!; Anniversary
Shabbat
Last day of
Shabbat School
16
9:00 am Service
8:00 pm Ryan
Rosenfeld Bar
Mitzvah
8:00 pm Atid Oneg
17
18
Yom Yerushalayim
12:00 pm
Sisterhood Women
of Valor Program
Rosh Hodesh
Sivan
19
20
9:45 am Someone
Special & Me
21
7:30 pm
Your Legacy Event
7:00 pm
Service
22
Erev Shavuot
23
9:00 am Service;
Brooke and Ethan
Abraham B’nai
Mitzvah
7:30 pm Tikkun Leil
Shavuot
1st day Shavuot
24
9:00 am Festival
Service;
Confirmation
12:30 pm Hazak
Program
25
2nd day Shavuot;
Memorial Day;
office closed
9:00 am Festival
Service; Yizkor
26
27
9:45 am Someone
Special & Me
7:00 pm
Sisterhood
Installation
28
29
7:00 pm Service
30
9:00 am Service;
Volunteer Shabbat
7:00 pm Talie
Avatichi Bat
Mitzvah
31
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Stanley J. Schachter, Rabbi Emeritus....................................................... ext 106
Michael Hecht, Rabbi Emeritus................................................................. ext 105
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Kim Cole, Development Director.............................................................. ext 132
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Marcy Stahm, Controller.............................................................................. ext 111
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Shani Kadis, Membership/Programming Director............................. ext 131
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Barbara Rosenfeld, Executive Educator.................................................. ext 121
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Dr. R. Raphael Simon, Librarian................................................................. ext 114
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Dana Blocker, Youth Director..................................................................... ext 120
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Risa Roth, Early Childhood Director......................................................... ext 125
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