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 May 2015 HaKol
Herzl-Ner Tamid
3700 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
HaKol is the monthly newsletter of Herzl-Ner Tamid WEDNESDAY • MAY 6
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Iyar/Sivan 5775
6:00 PM
Co-Sponsored by Herzl-Ner Tamid & Stroum Jewish Community Center
Maccabia, BBQ & Bonfire
Join
HNT & the J for a community-wide
Lag B’Omer
celebration!
See you at the HNT Wittenberg Waterfront Park
Adults: $12 / Kids under 13: free - RSVP at h-nt.org/LBO
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
T’Filot
A MESSAGE FROM RABBI ROSENBAUM
The Big
Inning
A classic Jewish joke asks: “Where do we
find baseball in the Torah?” The answer: “In
the big inning God created heaven and earth.” But, we don’t have
to rely on silly puns to find sports in Judaism. What other religious
tradition has a holiday devoted to sports events? We do! It’s called
Lag B’Omer.
Lag B’Omer is the Jewish track and field day. It commemorates our
guerilla war against the Romans when we lived in caves, ate by the
campfire, and shot bows and arrows as freedom fighters. When I
was a child attending Jewish day school, I used to look forward to
this day all year. All day long we were at the park doing color war.
This wasn’t a break from school. This was actually a Jewish holiday!
I reconnected with Lag B’Omer as an adult through my Israeli
neighbors, Lenny and Ziva, when our family lived in Worcester,
Massachusetts. There was an empty lot across from our house, and
one Lag B'Omer, they did what all Israelis do on the holiday. They
built a bonfire on the lot and began roasting marshmallows. Soon
the whole neighborhood joined them, Jews and non-Jews alike. I
was hooked again.
It isn’t surprising that Israel should re-connect us with Lag B’Omer.
After 2000 years of living outside of our land, we had lost touch with
the physical side of our Tradition. Israel was more than a rebuilding
of our homeland. It was a rebuilding of the new Jew in the image
of our Biblical ancestors. Jews again worked the land and served
in an army. In America, too, the new self-confidence of our people
expressed itself physically. In the 1920s, seven of the nine American
boxing titles belonged to Jews.
The truth is, the dichotomy between body and soul has always been
alien to Judaism. Maimonides taught that daily exercise is a mitzvah.
If our bodies are out of shape, they will distract us from our ability to
reach out to others with full energy. What better way to make this point
than to devote an entire Jewish holiday to the celebration of sports?
So, join us on May 6 for a fun Lag B'Omer field day! There will be
intergenerational sports activities for every age and level of ability.
There will be relay races that six year olds and eighty-six year olds
can enjoy together. And, of course, we’ll have our usual bonfire,
marshmallow roast and barbecue. Be part of the team!
And, go M’s! May they be blessed this season with many Big Innings!
Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
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DAILY MINYAN: WEEKDAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AM
SUNDAYS AND SECULAR HOLIDAYS . . . . . . . 9:00 AM
PRESHABBAT ONEG: FRIDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PM
Friday, May 1 - 6:00 PM – Services in Upper Foyer
• Birthday Shabbat
Saturday, May 2 – Services in Feinberg Social Hall
• Parasha Study – 9:30 AM
• Services – 10:00 AM
• Shabbat for Kids - 10:30 AM
Friday, May 8 – 6:00 PM – Services in Upper Foyer
Saturday, May 9 – Services in Sanctuary
• Parasha Study - 9:30 AM
• Services - 10:00 AM
• Ner Tamid 50th Anniversary
Friday, May 15 – 6:00 PM – Services in Sanctuary
• Third Friday Shabbat for Young Professionals - 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 16– 10:00 AM – Services in Sanctuary
• B’not Mitzvah of Halle Deutsch & Elyse Rice
• Babynaming of Dana & Brett Stellman's daughter
• Shabbat Minyan – 10:00 AM in Skolnick Board Room
Friday, May 22 – 6:00 PM – Services in Upper Foyer
• Anniversary Shabbat
Saturday, May 23 – Services in Feinberg Social Hall
• Parasha Study – 9:30 AM
• Services – 10:00 AM
• Erev Shavuot Dinner & Learning - 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 24 – 9:30 AM – Services in Sanctuary
• Shavuot Day 1
• Blessing of the Babies
Monday, May 25 – 9:30 AM – Services in Feinberg Social Hall
• Shavuot Day 2
• Yizkor
Friday, May 29 – 6:00 PM – Services in Sanctuary
• High School Shabbat
Saturday, May 30 – 9:30 AM – Services in Sanctuary
• Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Powazek
Blessing of the Babies
The first day of Shavuot is on Sunday, May 24. Herzl-Ner
Tamid has a tradition of blessing the new babies born to our
congregation. This blessing is for babies whose parents and
grandparents are members, plus others who’d like their little
one to receive the blessing.
The babies and their parents will be called to the bima for
an Aliyah. Siblings are also welcome to join them. The first
week of May you will receive an informative letter from Carol
Reynolds which will request an RSVP.
You can contact Carol on ext. 208 or email [email protected].
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
B'nai Mitzvah
Everyone is invited to share services & the kiddush
following our B'nai Mitzvah
May 16
Halle Deutsch is the daughter of Inger
and Jay Deutsch and the older sister of
Elijah Deutsch and Kyler Deutsch. She is
the granddaughter of Patricia and Harold
Deutsch and Judy and Carl Schiff. Halle
is in 7th grade at Forest Ridge. She enjoys
performing in school plays, playing
basketball for her school, singing, skiing and hanging out with
her friends. For her mitzvah project she has chosen to donate
a portion of her proceeds to SEEDs, a program out of Arizona
helping women and children escape abusive situations. SEEDs
was founded by a dear family friend, who Halle has much
admiration for, MonaLou Callery.
May 16
Elyse Paige Rice is the daughter of Jessica
Abramson, Jeff Rice and stepdaughter of
Josef Abramson z”l. Elyse is the loving
older sister of Elan, Eliot and Evi. She
is also the granddaughter of Carolyn
and Brian Butler, Jonathan and Cathy
Friedberg, David and Mimi Rice and Dan
and Aviva Abramson. Elyse is a 7th grader at Islander Middle
School. She is a passionate singer and dancer and has been
performing with Island Sound since she was seven years old.
Elyse spends her summers at Camp Solomon Schechter and
plans to be a counselor there someday. Having lost her stepfather to colon cancer, Elyse is focusing her mitzvah project on
Obliteride, an annual cycling event to raise money for lifesaving
cancer research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
May 30
Jonah David Powazek will be called to the
Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Shabbat Naso.
He is the son of Laurie and Alan Powazek
and the younger brother of Joshua and Sarah
Powazek. He is the grandson of Linda &
Mervyn Gerson, Regina Powazek z”l, and
Ben Powazek z”l. Jonah is a 7th grader at
Issaquah Middle School. He enjoys playing football and is a
proud Seahawks fan! He likes to help others in need and care for
animals, especially his fish, cat and dog. For the past few years
he has volunteered with Teen Feed. For his Mitzvah Project he
has decided to raise money to fund one or more dinners at Teen
Feed providing homeless teens in our community with a warm meal.
Shabbat Morning Minyan
Saturday, May 16 • 10:00 AM • Skolnick Board Room
The Shabbat Morning Minyan fosters communal participation
through inspired davening. Our goal is to fill the room with
ruach, so come sing, harmonize, or just hum along!
If you’re interested in reading Torah for Shabbat Minyan, or
in leading part of the t’filot, please contact Andy Robinson at:
[email protected] or 425-378-2753.
The Battle of the Sexes:
Freedom & Compulsion in
Matters of the Heart
6:00 PM - Dinner with lots of singing
6:45 PM - 15 minute Ma’ariv Service at the
Wittenberg Waterfront
7:00 PM- 9:00 PM - Study session with Rabbi Rosenbaum & Rabbi Yarkin
We will be exploring the sexual ethics of the Bible
in relation to human freedom.
• What role does choice play in matters of love and desire?
• What are the constraints placed on men and
women by human nature and by our Tradition?
• How did our ancestors respond to those constraints? How should we?
Join us for a free-wheeling discussion of some of our boldest and most controversial Biblical texts!
Cost for dinner: $18/adult
Register at h-nt.org/Shavuot by May 15
Shabbat Greeters Needed!
Have you noticed that there’s always a smiling face to greet you
when you come for services at HNT? How would you like to
BE one of those smiling faces? We are looking to expand our
“roster” of Shabbat door greeters. Being a greeter does not need
to be a weekly commitment (unless you’d like it to be), so contact
[email protected] if you’d like to do your part in
making HNT a welcoming place to be!
3700 E. Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Children's Programming
To the families of the Frankel Religious
School,
Much have I learned from my teachers,
more from my colleagues, but most from
my students. - Talmud, Ta'anit 7b
How amazing is it that we learn the
most from those we are blessed to
teach? I have been so fortunate to spend
the last year-and-a-half here at HNT and as a part of the
Frankel Religious School. Being able to get to know the many
children and their supportive families that shine our school
halls with their warmth, joy and kindness has been a highlight
of my life. I am so grateful to have been able to work with the
many teachers - true scholars and dedicated colleagues - and
our effervescent TAs who as a partnership bring their love of
Judaism to our classrooms. I am humbled by the dedication
of our amazing school parents who brave bridge traffic, early
and late school hours, and our infamous carpool line, to
ensure that their children carry on the honored traditions
of our faith. L’dor v’dor! I know the school will continue to
grow and thrive during the upcoming school year, and I look
forward to hearing about the exciting plans for the future. I
send my best wishes and deepest thanks to the families and
the entire congregation that supports our school and helps
create a vibrant future for our synagogue.
B’shalom,
Leslie Mickel, FRS Principal
FRS Calendar
Preschool meets May 3 and May 17 this month. 6th Grade Open House and Student-Lead Shabbat Service
Saturday, May 2 • 9:30 AM
Our 6th Grade students will honor their families’ time and
devotion to their Jewish studies by leading a Shabbat morning
service and reading from the Torah! Families will be honored
at their child’s reading with an Aliyah. Snacks and other
activities included in this memorable morning. Save the date
for this memorable morning!
Shabbat for Kids • Saturdays, May 2 & 16 • 10:30 AM
We will host our Mini Minyan for students in K-2nd grade led
by Rachel Yedidia, and Junior Congregation for 3rd-5th grade
led by Jamie Schwartz. Both programs this week are from
10:00-12 and include a snack. We hope to see FRS and JDS
students there!
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FRS Brunch & Open House • Sunday, May 3 • 10:00 AM
Honor our many parent volunteers, enjoy a wonderful brunch
with other families, and visit your child’s classroom! What a
great way to celebrate a great year of school! Please plan on
joining us as we close this school year with a happy morning!
Early Dismissal for FRS • Wednesday, May 6 • 6:00PM
School will dismiss at 6:00 PM for the HNT Lag B’Omer
celebration! Get ready for Maccabia, BBQ, and marshmallow
roasting! Sign up ASAP at h-nt.org/LBO (No drop off)
Children’s Choir • Saturday, May 9
Come hear the amazing voices of our Children’s Choir during
Shabbat morning services! We are so proud of our wonderful
Children’s Choir and all of the hard work and practice these
children have put in so they can lead our congregation in
song! Lead by Cantor Kurland and Chava Mirel. 6th/7th Grade Ice Cream Party • Sat., May 9 during class
Come celebrate a great morning with our USY teens! After a
morning service with our USY teens, our students are invited
to an ice-cream party!
Last Day of FRS: 6th/7th Grade: Saturday, May 16
All students are invited to attend this last day of class for this
school year. See friends & close out the school year with a great
morning!
Last Day of FRS: Preschool – 5th Grade: Sunday, May 17
Come celebrate our last day of school! School will begin at
9:30 AM (students go directly to their classrooms) and
will conclude with our closing assembly at 11:30 AM. Our
assembly will be outdoors, weather permitting. We will finish
the morning with an ice cream party hosted by our wonderful
Parent Committee! Our 11:30 AM assembly will be for all
FRS families where we will celebrate a great year and honor
our hard-working teachers and teen TAs. School will dismiss
at 12:15 PM. We hope to see all FRS students families on this
special day!
“Taste of FRS” for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Sunday, May 31 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Are you the parent of a child ages 3-6 entering preschool
or Kindergarten this fall? Do you know of a family with
children ages 3-6 who might be interested in our amazing
Frankel Religious School program? We are hosting a “Taste
of FRS” for preschool and Kindergarten–age children and
their families. Children will get to attend a class, sing along
with Cantor, hear a story from Rabbi Yarkin, and more while
parents meet the teachers and learn more about our caring
and child-centered Jewish program. For more information,
email Rabbi Yarkin at [email protected]. 206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
End Summer Hunger Food Drive
On May 3, FRS will be kicking off our Annual End Summer
Hunger Food Drive. End Summer Hunger is Hopelink's
grassroots campaign to help provide low-income families
whose children receive free and reduced-fee breakfasts and
lunches during the school year with food.
We are proud to participate in this program and will be
collecting items through the last day of school, May 17. We
invite the greater HNT congregation to join us in making a
difference for kids in our community. There will be donation
bins located in both the upper and lower foyers
and classrooms.
The most needed items are canned meals, cereal, pasta,
peanut butter, rice, canned vegetables and canned meat.
Garinim
Playground Minyan • Saturday, May 2 & 16 • 10:00 AM
Shabbat morning + wonderful Michelle Younker = a great way to
share Shabbat! Enjoy this Shabbat morning program for toddlers
and preschoolers. We meet in our Gan Danny classroom for free
play, stories, songs, prayers, and a Shabbat Oneg. Bring your
friends – guests welcome!
Garinim (“Young Seedlings”) Friday Shabbat Dinners –
Members’ Homes - Friday, May 29
Thank you to Amanda Beller and Mitchell Silverstein for
hosting the May Garinim Shabbat dinner (potluck). Families
with preschool-age children and younger are invited to share
a Shabbat evening with other Garinim families once a month
during the summer months. To RSVP and get more information
about the location, time, and what to bring, please email
Amanda at: [email protected].
Taste of Livnot
Thursday, May 5
Temple B'nai Torah: 15727 NE 4th St, Bellevue 98008
Taste of Livnot Chai is a chance for teens and parents to come
experience Livnot for an evening and meet current students
enrolled in the program. Current and visiting students are
welcome to bring Jewish friends from synagogue, school or
other activities to try out Livnot on May 5th! Even if you
are undecided on plans for next year, please plan to attend
this great session to learn more about all of the opportunities
Livnot will offer in the fall.
Livnot Chai is a Jewish high school program that responds
to the unique and evolving needs of Generation Z by taking
students out of the classroom and teaching them to be
leaders in communal institutions. Our approach encourages
students to use their personal passions and talents to engage
in high-impact social justice projects in the greater
Seattle area.
Taste of Livnot Chai Schedule
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Dinner for parents and students
6:30 PM – 7:25 PM: Students attend class, parents meet
7:25 PM – 7:35 PM: Break & Dessert reception
7:35 PM – 8:30 PM: Students & parents attend class sessions
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
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TEEN PROGRAMMING
Well Played... Our Winning Kadima Trivia Teams!
Kadima
6th Grade After-School Pizza Party: Monday, May 11 • 6:00 PM
7th Grade After-School Pizza Party: Tuesday, May 12 • 6:00 PM
Dinner, Games, fun times galore! (JDS students are welcome!)
Wild Waves Adventure Park • Sunday, May 17 • 12:30 PM
Time to go wild with Kadima at our END OF YEAR TRIP!
Bus will depart and return students to HNT (at 5:30 PM)
Cost $45 (includes transport, pizza lunch and wild waves entrance fee)
(5th graders are welcome to join to get a taste of what’s in store
when they become 6th graders in the Fall…)
Let me know if you’re coming: [email protected]
USY Seattle Achim
(Open to all 9th -12th graders)
Pirates of Pinwheel Regional Convention 2015 • May 15 – 18
Spend a Shabbat with Pinwheel USY a Camp Solomon Schechter!
See friends from all over, travel the seas to Tumwater to volunteer,
treasure hunt to Wild Waves adventure park!
For more information please contact [email protected] or Aviva
Tilles, Regional Youth Director at [email protected] or
(206) 953-2545 or 1(800) 417-1332 x109
Early bird price $290 plus transportation. Sign up at: Pinwheelusy.org.
360 Degrees of Israel
Sunday, May, 31 • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SPECIAL ISRAEL PROGRAM, DINNER & PALOOZA:
All 8th to 12th graders are welcome to attend:
We are thrilled to announce that StandWithUs Northwest,
working with UW student leaders Jamie and Jessica Schwartz
and with our 20-something year-old shaliach (Israeli
representative) Tamir Gofshtein, will run a workshop and panel
with us to cover Israel from many perspectives:
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Growing up in Israel (being a teen there, what’s popular, what is similar v different to the U.S.)
Modern Israeli history
A 360 degree perspective on Israel (Israel apart from the conflict)
The Arab-Israeli Conflict in the Mideast and worldwide
Ways to respond to over-the-top criticism of Israel (and ways to respect reasonable criticism)
This program will give high school students an opportunity to
discuss the issues we hear about so often here, to hear firsthand
how Israelis perceive the same issues. We will provide enough
background to figure out for themselves where they’d fit in the
Israeli political spectrum after hearing critiques from both the
political left and right, and learning more about the country
apart from the conflict. Working with students at the UW and the StandWithUs shaliach,
high school students will hear perspectives that aren’t simply
their parents’ or their grandparents’ views.
Following the program we will enjoy BBQ dinner at the
Wittenberg Waterfront with campfire, s'mores, music and more!
Please RSVP to [email protected] by May 22 so we know how
much food to prepare.
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING
Women's League
Save the date June 28 for our end of year volunteer celebration
and annual meeting. Join us to find out what's happening next
year and to honor our fabulous volunteers!
Welcome to Third Space, a vibrant space in between work
and home where you choose to connect with community!
Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ThirdSpaceHNT
Third Friday Shabbat Dinner • Friday, May 15
6:30 PM happy half-hour
7:00 PM short sweet services
7:40 PM decadent delicious dinner
All 20 to 30 somethings are welcome to celebrate monthly
third Shabbats at HNT.
Early bird price: $10 (RSVP by May 11, do it, do it, DO IT!) Regular price: $15 • RSVP at h-nt.org/thirdfriday
Looking for more ways to connect to Jewish Young Professionals?
Happenin’ Round The Sound: (visit these websites for an
array of amazing events)
First Friday Shabbat, May 1: Selah (selahseattle.org)
Second Friday Shabbat, May 8: Jconnect (jconnectseattle.org)
Fourth Friday Shabbat, May 22: The Tribe (tdhs-nw.org)
Fifth Friday, May 29:
Shabbat Around the Sound
It’s back! Join local hosts from Jconnect, The Tribe, Third
Space, and Kolenu for a wonderful Shabbat dinner in one of
Seattle's many unique and eclectic neighborhoods. This month
we are adding Eastside locations, too! Choose from a variety of
neighborhoods and themes and pick the one that suits you best!
Dinners are potluck so not only do you get to experience a new
‘hood but new and exciting dishes as well. RSVP at
http://www.jconnectseattle.org/events/shabbat-around-sound/
Wednesday, May 20
Game Night at Mox Boarding House, Bellevue
We’ve reserved tables at the new Mox Boarding House Gaming
paradise. Treat yo’self to great food, coffee, drinks and adult
game time. They have an incredible library of games, from
Settlers of Catan to Cards Against Humanity for us to destroy
one another with… RSVP on our Facebook event at
Facebook.com/ThirdSpaceHNT
Sisterhood Book Club • Tuesday, May 5 • 7:00 PM
We will discuss The Henna House by Nome Eva. The book
to be discussed on June 2 is The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. A
Sunday book club will be starting soon. Space is limited so
sign up now!
For more information about these and other programs, please
contact Kari Haas at 206-719-2224 or
[email protected].
Rosh Chodesh Group
Monday, May 18 • 7:00 PM • Skolnick Board Room
Enjoy ritual ceremony, lively discussion and inspirational
learning with Rabbi Yarkin. You do not need to be a member
of Women's League (or wear purple - though many do) to take
part and attend this popular FREE event. Snacks provided in
an informal spirited and communal celebration.
For more information, please contact Kari Haas at
206-719-2224 or [email protected].
Channeling Rabbi Kula
Sunday, May 3 • 10:00 AM • Skolnick Board Room
Rabbi Irwin Kula caused quite a stir when he was here as
our Scholar in Residence. Many of you told me how inspired
you were by his words. Some of you also told me you were
unsettled by some of the things he said over the weekend.
Everyone agreed that he gave us a lot to talk about and think
about beyond the time he was at HNT. Several people have
already asked me whether we could have a follow up session
to discuss the ideas Rabbi Kula put forth, including those
that uplifted us, those that challenged us to action, and
those that disturbed us. I especially liked Rabbi Kula's idea
of trying out new mitzvot for 40 days and reflecting on their
impact together. If we decide to go that route, Rabbi Kula has
expressed an interest in being involved in that conversation
in some way over the course of the next year. I would like to
invite you to help us begin our reflection on
May 3. Please let me know whether you are able to make it. I
look forward to a lively exchange!
Rabbi Rosenbaum
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
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High School Shabbat:
Oh The Places You'll Go!
Friday, May 29 • 6:00 PM
Co-Chaired by Lisa Katsman & Sandy Samuel
Join the entire HNT community as we celebrate this
year’s graduating high school seniors with a special
Shabbat Service and festive dinner.
Please RSVP at h-nt.org/HSS-RSVP
& fill out our survey at:
h-nt.org/HSS-Booklet
by Thursday, May 21
Make the celebration even better by getting involved! Know a name we missed? Want
to volunteer? Like to make a donation to help keep this event affordable for everyone?
Our Graduating
High School Students:
Sari Brashem
Michael Chanen
Michael Drucker
Jordan Gonchar
Danielle Katsman
Noam Kurland
Juliette Levy
Matthew Lipsen
Jeremiah Michel
Noah Mogil
Mikayla Nudelman
Ryan Ottinger
Joshua Powazek
Nathan Rosenstein
Michael Sidell
Lily Taub
Ana Vincenti
Jamey Vinnick
Olivia Waggoner
Richelle Willner-Martin
Denielle Zambrowsky
Please let us know please if your graduating high school senior is not listed.
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
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Shabbat Dinner Circle
Solstice Shabbat
“Wonderful group of people. Diverse ages and activity level in
the shul just a lot of fun and we really clicked.”
– Ricki Gafter
Mark your calendar for Friday, June 19:
Solstice Shabbat!
6:00 PM services
7:30 PM dinner
“It’s so wonderful to get to know other people in our community
and connecting on a deeper level with people you see in shul
but maybe didn't know so well. Really fun and I'll definitely
participate again!”
– Kari Haas
“No one left before 11 p.m. and we didn't even realize what time
it was. The guests all brought a dish for the dinner and it all
tasted good. We must be a congregation of good cooks!!”
– Lore Coe
These are just a few of the wonderful comments we have
received about March’s Shabbat Dinner Circle. We are always
looking to expand our base of people to match up new
groups. No two dinners are the same! Look out for next year’s
dates in upcoming issues of HaKol!
This dinner, formally known as the Grand Shabbat Dinner
Circle, is put on by the Membership Committee as a time to
come together at HNT and see friends, old and new.
Everyone is invited – participants from Shabbat Dinner Circle
and Block Parties, new members, and anyone else who wants
to see some friendly faces for a Friday night in shul. Being
the weekend of the Summer Solstice, we will learn about the
connection between the sun, the moon and Judaism.
RSVP at: h-nt.org/SolsticeShabbat
by June 12
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Please use the updates below to keep your HNT Congregational Directory current.
For privacy reasons, we have omitted
directory changes in the online version of
HaKol. To obtain directory changes, please
contact the office for a hard copy of HaKol at 206-232-8555
Israel Left, Right & Center: Seeking Common Ground
Sunday, May 3, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM • Skolnick Board Room • Cost: $15
Dear Friends,
The new heresy in American Jewish life is politics. There is very little we can say about God that will scandalize people today.
But, if we say the ‘wrong’ thing about politics, especially if it has to do with Israel, people will stop talking with us. This is true
whether we are left, right or center. And, it is an intolerable situation. How can we speak of peace in the Middle East if we
cannot speak with each other? Towards that end, at HNT, we are beginning a conversation which we hope will have a different
tone. We’d like to start with a small group and dedicate ourselves to speaking with each other both honestly and civilly about
Israel, especially when we disagree.
Come join us for an open, honest, and menschlich conversation with HNT members across the political spectrum.
A light dinner will be provided. To register, go to:
https://hnt.wufoo.com/forms/israel-left-right-and-center/
B'shalom, Rabbi Rosenbaum
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206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
Daytimers Spring 2015 Film Series
Daytimers Creative Writing
Everyone has a story. What's yours?
Join us at HNT once a month for an hour and a half to
gather as a writing group. Explore ways of expressing
and preserving your own stories AND/OR simply
come for inspiration and an opportunity to stir up your
creative juices using prompts and other ways to just start
writing. Let's start a new community. This program is
sponsored by Daytimers of Herzl Ner-Tamid and open
to all. Tell your friends.
Wednesdays, May 27, June 24,
July 22, and August 26
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$5/workshop
May 20: The Jewish
Cardinal – A 2012 French
film with English Subtitles
- This film tells the true story
of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the
son of Polish Jews living in
France, who maintained
his cultural identity as a
Jew even after converting
to Catholicism at a young
age, and later joining the
priesthood. Rising quickly
within the ranks of the
Church, Lustiger was
appointed Archbishop of
Paris by Pope John Paul II - a new platform for his dual identity as
a Catholic Jew, but earning him both friends and enemies from both
groups. When Carmelite nuns planned to build a convent within the
walls of Auschwitz, Lustiger found himself a mediator between the
two communities - and was forced at last to choose his side.
Register at h-nt.org/story
Films follow lunch, served 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Carol Barnett, writer, poet, teacher, and filmmaker
will help you discover the possibilities. Any questions?
Contact her at 206-922-3236 or [email protected]
For more information or to make reservations,
call 206-232-8555
Reserve by the Friday before the event
Register at: h-nt.org/daytimers
Memorial Day Flags
Ellis Corets will again be placing American flags at the graves of U.S. Service Veterans buried in Herzl Memorial Park. This
is being done in honor of Memorial Day. Please let in the office know of any veteran who should be honored. You can leave a
voicemail for Carol Reynolds on ext. 208, or email [email protected].
Military Veterans Buried in Herzl Memorial Park
Reynold Atlas z”l D2-16-37
Samuel “Buddy” Friedman z”l C2-15-20
Donald Portman z”l D2-10.35
David Apple z”l C2-15-30
Charles Herbert Glowitz z”l D2-15-29
Myer Romanoff z”l C1-5-20
Joseph Asher z”l C2-9-33
Solomon Walter Goldfine z”l
Herbert Rosen z”l
Charlie Brenner z”l C1-8-10
Solon E. Gould z”l B3-23-33
Emanuel Edward Rosenblatt z”l C2-13-22
Seymour Cousens z”l D2-16-26
Merle Griff z”l
William Schwamberg z”l C2=15-32
Kurt Dessauer z”l B3-22-48A
Victor Guttman z”l
C1-6-47
George Sterling Silver z”l A1-5-10
Seymour Dwor z”l C1-6-35
Albert M. Israel z”l
A2-17-9
Simon Strauss z”l C1-3-31
David Edelson z”l D2-15-43
Abe Kubey z”l B1-5-10
Leo Weiss z”l C2-11-13
Robert Edelson z”l B2-13-43
Howard Eugene Levinson z”l C1-7-45
Seymour “Sy” F. Williams z”l C2-13-31
Maurice Epstein z”l B3-22-58
Gerald Joshua Lewis z”l C3-18-3
Richard Willner z”l C1-4-31
Jack Farber z”l B2-14-41
Eddie G. Lorraine z”l B2-13-7
Cantor Joseph Frankel z”l B1-3-48
Philip David Maslan z”l C2-15-31A
C2-10-10B
C1-7-42
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C1-4-26
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OPERATING BUDGET AS APPROVED BY
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 17, 2015
REVENUE:
Dues Adult Education Campships
Cemetery Administration
Donations Endowment Revenues
Facility Usage
Fundraising Revenues
Special Fundraising/Dues Enhancement
Yahrzeit Plaques Revenue
High Holiday Appeal
Interest Income
Miscellaneous Programs Mitzvah Corps
Religious School
Ritual
Security
Young Adult
Young Family/Early Childhood Outreach Programs
Youth
Total Support and Revenue
2014/2015
2014/2015
Current Year Current Year Projected
Projected
Budget Difference
2015/2016
2015/2016
Proposed Budget % of Revenue and
Expense
Proposed
Increase (Decrease) Over
Last Year
1,340,500
29,400
4,000
19,000
35,000
75,000
59,000
135,000
25,000
10,200
75,000
1,000
10,000
3,000
193,100
39,050
46,000
4,500
1,000
3,000
2,107,750
1,331,500
40,400
4,000
18,000
37,500
77,500
53,350
141,000
3,600
82,000
1,000
10,000
6,000
199,250
42,800
55,000
4,500
1,000
3,000
2,111,400
(9,000)
11,000
(1,000)
2,500
2,500
(5,650)
6,000
(25,000)
(6,600)
7,000
3,000
6,150
3,750
9,000
3,650
1,371,400
41,000
4,000
18,000
35,000
78,000
59,000
192,000
35,000
3,600
82,500
1,000
10,000
5,000
206,500
40,150
55,000
5,000
1,000
3,000
2,246,150
61.1%
1.8%
0.2%
0.8%
1.6%
3.5%
2.6%
8.5%
1.6%
0.2%
3.7%
0.0%
0.4%
0.2%
9.2%
1.8%
2.4%
0.2%
0.0%
0.1%
100.0%
30,900
11,600
(1,000)
3,000
57,000
10,000
(6,600)
7,500
2,000
13,400
1,100
9,000
500
138,400
29,400
3,500
4,000
34,850
2,000
10,000
11,500
24,000
3,000
270,800
52,800
1,000
3,500
1,000
8,000
459,350
41,600
3,500
4,000
44,350
2,000
11,000
5,000
15,000
6,000
282,750
50,450
1,000
2,500
3,000
6,500
478,650
12,200
9,500
1,000
(6,500)
(9,000)
3,000
11,950
(2,350)
(1,000)
2,000
(1,500)
19,300
40,500
3,500
4,000
46,350
2,000
11,000
4,000
20,000
5,000
293,650
59,650
1,000
5,000
5,000
6,500
507,150
1.8%
0.2%
0.2%
2.1%
0.1%
0.5%
0.2%
0.9%
0.2%
13.1%
2.7%
0.0%
0.2%
0.2%
0.3%
22.6%
11,100
11,500
1,000
(7,500)
(4,000)
2,000
22,850
6,850
1,500
4,000
(1,500)
47,800
Administration
Annual Meeting
Audit/Accounting Review
Depreciation Fundraising Expenses
Legal Expense
Utilities/Maintenance
Membership
Personnel President’s Discretionary Fund Publicity/Marketing
Security
United Synagogue Dues Total Support Services Expenses
77,500
500
11,000
15,000
2,000
142,000
500
1,347,400
1,500
6,000
25,000
20,000
1,648,400
84,750
500
10,200
30,000
(1,150)
143,100
500
1,320,900
100
8,000
28,000
20,000
1,644,900
7,250
(800)
15,000
(3,150)
1,100
(26,500)
(1,400)
2,000
3,000
(3,500)
77,750
500
9,000
20,000
500
144,100
500
1,426,650
1,500
8,000
28,000
22,500
1,739,000
3.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.4%
0.9%
0.0%
6.4%
0.0%
63.5%
0.1%
0.4%
1.2%
1.0%
77.4%
250
(2,000)
5,000
(1,500)
2,100
79,250
2,000
3,000
2,500
90,600
Total Expenses
2,107,750
2,123,550
15,800
2,246,150
100.0%
138,400
Surplus/(Deficit)
-
(12,150)
(12,150)
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PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES:
Adult Education Camp Solomon Schechter
Campships
Cost of Facility Usage & Yahrzeit Plaque Expenses
Directory
Hakol
Livnot Chai
Miscellaneous Programs Mitzvah Corps
Religious School
Ritual
American Jewish University (U of J)
Young Adult Programs
Young Family/Early Childhood Programs
Youth
Total Program Services Expenses SUPPORT SERVICES EXPENSES:
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2014/2015
Current Year
Budget
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CHART OF ACCOUNTS
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Slate of Officers
Executive Committee Nominations:
President
Dan Mintz
Executive Vice-President
Chuck Friedman
Treasurer/Financial Vice-President
Jonathan Langman
Membership Vice-President
Donna Peha
Secretary
Michele Glasser
Immediate Past President
Julie Ellenhorn
Board of Directors Nominations 2 Years Terms:
Marilyn Corets
Aaron Rosenstein
Antony Egnal
Linda Krisher
Benjamin Diament
Board of Directors Nomination for 1 Year Term
(to fill an unexpired term) :
Billy Pruchno
Nominating Committee Nominations for the 2015-2016 Slate
Tzachi Litov
Linda Jacobs
Tina Novick
Leslie Kinder
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
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20
21
22
24
25
26
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Yakov & Faina Marder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Marty & Christina Lazoritz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dean & Gigi Altaras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
George & Sylvia Siegel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Corbin & Debbie Tudor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Jason & Gabriella Blair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brian Katz & Joann Wadge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shimon & Julie Mizrahi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Val & Karen Robins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mickey & Cathy Friedman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dan Addess & Jill Nogi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tom & Marci Hanan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Robbie & Bonnie Cape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Larry & Adrian Lustig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Eli & Barbara Lahav. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Shawn & Sarah DeAngelis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Jeff & Lissa Wax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
John Livingston & Andi Neuwirth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
27
28
29
30
Tony & Lynn Wartnik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Jon & Cynthia Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Brian & Deborah Lurie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Court & Michelle Will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
David & Sharron Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ralph & Lisa Katsman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Richard & Bettie Panick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Eli & Karen Friedman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Howard & Karen Lieberman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Faytel & Faina Ayzenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bob & Rita Lowy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Warren & Heather Libman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alan & Iris Langman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Kelvyn & Hilary Abramowitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Craig & Eydie Katz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Jonathan & Stacie Stutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Marty & Molly Fisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
206-232-8555 • [email protected] • www.h-nt.org
Get your sneakers on and mark your calendar for the
Swedish SummeRun & Walk
for Ovarian Cancer with
HNT Athletes/Team HNT!
Sunday, July 19 • Race begins at 8:15 AM
Swedish Medical Center, First Hill, Seattle
$30 pre-registration fee through July 23, $35 day-of-race
Swedish SummeRun (5K Run/Walk) was started in 1993 by Saul Rivkin, MD, and his five daughters, with the
help and support of Swedish Medical Center, in memory of Marsha Rivkin z”l, a beloved HNT member, and
in recognition of the ongoing fight against this deadly disease. Since 1993, Swedish SummeRun has raised
over $4 million towards ovarian cancer research.
We continue to assist in loving memory of HNT members Marsha Rivkin, Babs Fisher, and Gail Stulberg.
Money raised from SummeRun will help the Marsha Rivkin Center in its mission to save lives and reduce
suffering through improved treatment, early detection, and prevention of ovarian cancer. 100% of proceeds
benefit the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. Last year we raised $2,575 - help us top that
goal and run cancer down!
Help make 2015 the best year ever as we run or walk in support of this great cause!
Visit http://community.swedish.org/HNT-Athletes and join Team HNT!
For questions, email our team captain Faye Plum at [email protected]
Judaica Shop
Gardening at HNT
Sunday, May 3 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come help beautify HNT! We will work in the entry
garden and parking lot area. We weed, prune roses, remove
blackberry vines, etc.
Bring a hand trowel, container for weeds, pruning shears and
if you prune blackberry plants, bring heavy gloves. Please
RSVP to Lana via email [email protected] or
425-747-5742. Cell 425-445-5742 on that Sunday.
If you want to volunteer on a different day or time, let Lana
know. Help us make a beautiful difference.
From artisan to adorable, we have what you need to “do” Jewish.
Proceeds from the shop fund camperships ($3,000), youth
programs ($1,500) and more. Buy Judaica and gifts and give
twice!
To special order items, contact Iris Schwartz at
[email protected] and allow 6 weeks for special
orders.
Volunteers NEEDED. Contact Manager Lana Finegold at
425-747-5742. Thank you for being our customer.
May Hours
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 17: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If our hours don’t fit your lifestyle, please make an appointment:
Kari Haas: 206-719-2224 - Sue Solomon: 206-232-8480
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IN SUPPORT OF ONE ANOTHER These generous tributes were made through March 31, 2015
Amy Mackoff
Campership Fund
In Memory of
Susan Allina Ostrer
Judith Fink
Mark & Sharon Sandler
Cantor's
Discretionary Fund
In Appreciation of
Frankel Library Fund
In Memory of
Harold Wilenzick
Janet Wilenzick
Mel Wilenzick
General Fund
In Honor of
Meira Saltzman's birth
David & Julie Ellenhorn
Cantor Kurland
Alan & Laurie Powazek
Cantor Kurland for Gabe's Bar Mitzvah
Mike, Stacy, Gabe & Jamey Vinnick
In Memory of
Barry Hasson
Mindy Hara, Sanford Salzberg & Family
Herb Kotkins
Perry & Sandy Bloch
Judith Fink
Peter & Carol Michel
Sol Konikow
Joel & Barbara Konikow
In Memory of
In Memory of
Danny Lewis Fund
In Memory of
Emma Rykus
Millard & Wendy Lesch
Eileen Mintz Kitchen
Fund
In Memory of
Barry Hasson
Bob & Rita Lowy
Esther Benveniste
Morris Kavesh
Elliot & Lucie Kavesh
Refuah Shelemah
Muriel Epstein
Elliot & Lucie Kavesh
Endowment Fund
In Honor of
Boaz Malakoff 's Bar Mitzvah
Ron & Lori Kaufman
In Memory of
Judith Fink
Joel & Barbara Konikow
Neil & Sari Schneider
Flowers Fund
In Memory of
Erma Rykus
Robin Lawson & Family
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Erma Rykus
Mark Lawson & Family
Refuah Shelemah to
Esther Kahn
Sharon Boguch
Memorial Fund
Susan Furman Allina Ostrer
Beverly Blum
Rita Rosen
Jane Strasburg
Bruce & Marsha Krivosha
Aaron Klein
Aaron & Amy Lavin
Kate Langman
Ralph Langman
Alan Langman
Yvette Jacobs
Irene Beer
Andrew & Janet Jacobs
Jan Jaski
Anne Harris
Harry "Hesh" Romanowitz
Clara Levy
Avra, Seamus, & Harlow Dolan
Gertrude Auerbach
Barbara Heft
Gail Stulberg
Barry Stulberg
Sol Kay
Betty Kaminoff
Bernard Howard
Billy Howard, Mimi Sternberg, Ari & Sadie
Anna Minsky
Bob & Becky Minsky
Peter Thomas
Bob & Natalie Malin
Lawrence Brazg
The Brazg Family
William Krivosha
Joan Krivosha
Bruce & Marsha Krivosha
Yetta Donin
Carol Barer
Robert Rosenfeld
Carrie Rosenfeld
Meyer Miller
Charles & Marilyn Caplan
Joseph Steinberg
Cheryl Cohen
Bertha Glazer
Cynthia Shifrin
John Mintz
David Mintz
Cyrus Youssefnia
David Youssefnia
Richard Pintus
Doris Stiefel
Jack Leff
Elaine Mintz
Margaret Olbaum
Erica Garrie
Ruth Chestnut
Evie Chestnut
Ebrahim Cohansedgh
Parviz Pirnazar
Flora Cohansedgh
Lotte Katz
Florence Katz Burstein
Marion Glazer
Henry Arshon
Gail Halpern
Beth Feldman
Gary & Linda Feldman
Fannie Cohen
Sylvia Kutoff
George & Sylvia Siegel
Gerda Yuval
Adam Yuval
Gideon Yuval
Gillian Witus
Gillian Witus
Nathan Schwartz
Gloria Newman
Dave Ross
Harold & Ferne Ross
Aaron Klein
Harris Klein
Faye Feldman
Henry Feldman
Florence Kamph
Hermine Maxwell
Rhoda Fishman Eisen
Ilyse & Greg Wagner and Family
Irving Epstein
Irene Epstein
Bessie Benzion
Irvin & Beverly Benzion
Anne Silverstein
Irwin & Shirley Silverstein
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Rhoda Fishman Eisen
Jack & Pauline Reiter
Lawrence Soriano
Jim & Lee Keller
Joseph Okrent
Joan Okrent
Mauricel Mayo
Joey & Marcia Mayo
Vivian Ordell
John & Elaine Cohn
Ruby Gladstein
Julie Gold
Jack Lewit
Karen Dunn
Joseph Touriel
Lance & Sandra Korb
Marnie Korb
Robert Korb
Lance Korb
Sylvia Kutoff
Larry & Bev Lemchen
Robert Rosenfeld
Leslie Rosenfeld Gordon
Ann Etsekson
Lois Mayers
Ben Edelheit
Lonnie Edelheit
Fortuna Policar
Marc & Sue Policar
Ida Balter
Mark & Ruth Balter
Hyman Golden
Michael Golden
Albert Kovsky
Michael Kovsky
Shmuel Jacoby
Michal Jacoby
Benjamin Jaffe
Mike & Cheri Levy
Rose Bovarnick
John White
Jacob Bovarnick
Mike & Ruth Bovarnick
Ruth Schwartz
Mimi, Jeffrey, Ryan & Lauren Rubenstein
Jesse Wool
Myra Franklin
Hertha Highiet
George Highiet
Rosalyn Phillips
Nancy Morse
Elias Traub
Pat Newman
Sam Burstein
Paul Burstein
IN SUPPORT OF ONE ANOTHER These generous tributes were made through March 31, 2015
Joseph Golden
Phillip & Judy Koppel
Cyril Fink
Rahla Turck
Fannie Kramer
Robert & Pam Glowitz
Rose Greenberg
Rochelle Sturman
Harry Gould
Ronald Gould
Sam Fine
Bessie Fine
Rozelle Morris
Dorothea Leeser
Herbert Hamlet
Ruth Schocken
George Winston
Ruth Winston
Myrna Flory
Sara McGregor
Rhoda Fishman Eisen
Scott Reiter & Rachel Weintraub
Moses Schain
Norman Schain
Sid Schain
Stanley Friedman
Steven & Julie Friedman
Ruth Wershkoff
Susan Edelheit
Abner Angel
Sylvia Angel
Mitzvah Corps Fund
In Memory of
Judith Fink
Ilyse and Greg Wagner & Family
Jack & Pauline Reiter
Emma Rykus
Jeff & Judy Ziedman
Babe Lehrer
Michael & Tina Novick
Percy Goldman
Nolan & Pat Newman, Adam, Gina and Jonathan
Bessie Schnitzer
Geri Schnitzer Newson, Sam
Newson,Dani, Josh Marianna & Rami Newson
Julia Shaffer
Harry Kauffman
Ron Kaufman
Morning Minyan
Fund
In Honor of
The birth of Avi Yakov Sandler
Allan, Beth & Adam Las
In Memory of
Judith Fink
Mike & Cheri Levy
Barry Hasson
Paul & Launa Winegrad
Miriam Dahukey
Stan & Fran Schill
Dody Norban
Steve & Brenda Luper
Mark Schnitzer
Geri Schnitzer Newson, Sam Newson, Dani, Josh Marianna & Rami Newson
Rabbi Rosenbaum
Discretionary Fund
In Appreciation of
Rabbi Rosenbaum for Gabe's Bar Mitzvah
Mike, Stacy, Gabe & Jamey Vinnick
In Honor of
Purim Shpiel
David & Lisa Fain
David Pulda’s 60th Birthday
David Stiefel’s 60th Birthday
Pat & Nolan Newman, Adam, Gina and Jonathan
In Memory of
Judith Fink
Aaron & Ruth Bernstein
Abner Angel
Esther Lott & Family
Yetta Wolf
Philip Chanen
Barry Hasson
Pat & Nolan Newman, Adam, Gina and Jonathan
Rabbi Yarkin
Discretionary Fund
In Memory of
William Kraft
Jonathan & Karen Langman
Within the Shul Family
We Celebrate . . .
• The engagement of Daniel Shapiro, son of Gary z"l & Raquel Shapiro, to Sina Delarosa
• The engagement of David Kaplan, grandson of Rabbi Arlene Schuster, to Elizabeth Langevin
• Noam Kurland, Cantor Bradlee Kurland and Sandy Samuel who will be honored at the Friendship Circle’s 10th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 28
• Bryan Gula on his lead role as Danny Zuko in the Broadway Production of “Grease” at the 5th Avenue Theatre
this summer
We Welcome to the World . . .
• Oren Maximilian Klaff and Zakary Idan Klaff twin sons of Rivka and Jeff Klaff and twin grandsons of Linda & Efrem Krisher and Denise & Les Klaff • Isaac Nelson Berg, grandson of Deborah & Doug Rosen
• Ariel Malka, grandson of Becky Zimmerman
Frankel Religious
School Fund
Irene Epstein’s 1st greatgrandchild
Sharon Boguch
In Memory of
Barry Hasson
Ilyse & Greg Wagner and Family
Hans Nussbaum
Curt Nussbaum
Marcia Nussbaum
Youth Activities Fund
In Honor of
The birth of Efrem & Linda
Krisher’s new grandsons, Zakary & Oren
Jeff & Judy Ziedman
Neil & Sari Schneider
The birth of Jeff & Rivka
Klaff ’s twin sons
Neil & Sari Schneider
In Memory of
Susan Alina Ostrer
Neil & Sari Schneider
H
N
T
We Wish a Refuah Shelemah to Congregants . . .
Jerry Adam, Hilary Abramowitz, Marion Aronson, Ety Askenazi,
Arny Barer, Astrid Bloch, Ruth Bovarnick, Muriel Epstein,
Valerie Epstein, Paula Feldman, Lana Finegold, David Gilman,
Esther Kahn, Yosefa Kouse, John Livingston, Al Lott, Carol
Maslan, Robert (Bob) Minsky, Carrie Rosenfeld, Susanne
Rosenkranz, Sandy Samuel Kelly Schreer, Sam Zarkin
We Offer Condolences to the HNT families of . . .
• Barry Hasson z”l, father of Michelle Behar and Eydie Katz
• Herbert Kotkins z”l, father of Karen Rosenzweig
• Erma Rykus z”l, mother of Judy Harris
• Roberta Cohen z”l, mother of Warren Cohen and grandmother of Raviv Cohen
• Judith Fink z”l, sister of Susan Edelheit & aunt of Dena Herbolich
• Nathan Ross z”l, father of Bobbi Chamberlin and grandfather of Max Shifrin and Alexis Chamberlin
• Muriel Covner z”l, stepmother of Audrey Covner (Dianne), grandmother of Claire Covner and Michael Covner
• Tony Hansen z”l, stepfather of David Isenberg (Lorna) stepgrandfather of Kate Isenberg and Jacob Isenberg
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BELOVED DEPARTED MEMORIALIZED WITH YAHRZEIT PLAQUES AT HNT
SHABBAT OF MAY 1/2
May. 2 Morris Litt
Wayne M. Droker
David Levinson
May. 3 Herman Cohen
Sam Mesher
Edward Solomon
Samuel Slotnick
May. 5 Joseph Spektor
Bertha Brice
May. 6 Fannie Greenberg
Nellie Curtis
May. 7 James Rosenbaum
Jerome Katz
Dora Meltzer
Jerrold Tat
Sara Schenkar
Sophie Caplan
Steve Kessler
May. 8 Erwin Roos
Joseph Lerner
SHABBAT OF MAY 8/9
May. 9 Yetta Finkelstein
May. 10 Morris Latts
Simon Lewinski
Pinchas Mutchler
Ben Walker
May. 11 Annabell Becker Benezra
Jenny Fuchs
May. 12 Therese Jacobi
Izidor Feldman
Selma Egnal
Louis Jaffe
May. 13 Mordechai (Max) Gleser
Louis Levy
Ben Rogel
Frances Cordova
May. 14 Sam Eilenberg
Herman Tobias
May. 15 Solomon Sentner
SHABBAT OF MAY 15/16
May. 16 Samuel Stern
Charles Lowenthal
May. 17 Leah Pinchev
Walter Schoenfeld
May. 18 Rosalie DuBonne
Nathan Bovarnick
Judith Bensky
May. 21 Marc G. Mayers
Pearl Konigsberg
May. 22 Gizella Weinberger
Sam Arshon
Herman Weinberger
Rose Woolfe
Frida Weinberger
Ludvig Weinberger
Malvina Weinberger
SHABBAT OF MAY 22/23
May. 23Joe Pinch
Manney Berman
Reuben Erdrich
May. 24 Sam Kahn
Julius Blum
Bernard Krasnowsky
May. 25 Beatrice Levinson
May. 26 Louis Wise
Anna Berman
Samuel Minkove
May. 27 Jacob Sadick
Isadore Brown
Sophie Lax
Abraham Silver
May. 28 Charlie Tucker
Joseph Woolfe
Joseph Lewis
May. 29 Harry Ash
Anna Bovarnick
Anna Finegold
SHABBAT OF MAY 29/30
May. 30 Walter Kiksmann
May. 31 Tillie Kahn
Aron Shifrin
Leonard Lighter
Gertrude Pody
Jun. 1 Berta Woislawski
Elizabeth Schwarz
Isaac Roffe
Louis Kahn
Rebecca Rose Lott
Jun. 2 Mary Miller
Isaac Robinson
Elvira Oppenheimer
Mary Erdrich
Jun. 3 Harold Rosenblume
Susanne Frankel
Lillie Wittenberg
Siegfried Hamburger
Jacob Keisler
Jun. 4 Jack Brin
Charles Fine
Harry Thalheimer
Samuel Peizer
Ann Tobias
Jun. 5 Abe Levey
Anna Dolgoff
From the Ritual Committee: Yizkor
Yizkor Memorial Prayers are said just a few times during the year in the synagogue. Most people are familiar with the
recitation of Yizkor during Yom Kippur, but Yizkor is also said on the last day of the three Biblical pilgrimage holidays Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot. This Shavuot, on the second day of observance, Herzl-Ner Tamid will have a Yizkor service.
Although relatively brief, the Yizkor service is a meaningful way to honor those who are no longer alive, and to do so in a
supportive communal setting. Please join us.
Herzl Memorial Park, 16501 Dayton Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133
If there is a death in the family,
call the Seattle Jewish Chapel at 206-725-3067
For information, call Elaine Weinstein at 425-455-4703
The Cemetery Committee:
George Siegel, President . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-363-2196
Elaine Weinstein, Vice President . . . . . 425-455-4703
Peter Michel, Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425-788-3249
Steve Burns, Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-232-9427
Shirley Sidell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-801-7009
Harris Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-232-2026
Jay Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206-232-5730
Small rocks to leave at graves are available under the reader board on the north side of the chapel.
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2015
Iyar
Sivan
See T’filot for PreShabbat oneg, Friday, Saturday, and Holiday service times & locations.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
12 Nisan
Thursday
2
13Nisan
LAG B’OMER MACCABIA, BBQ & BONFIRE
1
Saturday
Friday
12 Iyar
Services:6:00PM
Birthday Shabbat
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Hebrew:9:30AM
ChannelingRabbiKula:
10:00 AM
Gardening: 10:00 AM
WLMeeting:10:30AM
KidsChoir:12:15PM
IsraelLeft,Right&Center:
4:30PM
10
21 Iyar
Minyanaires: 9:00 AM
Hebrew:9:30AM
Big Ideas:10:00 AM
KidsChoir:12:15PM
Women’s League Book
Club:7:00PM
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24 Shavuot
6 Sivan
Services:9:30AM
Blessing of the Babies
31
13Sivan
19
Hebrew:9:30AM
Big Ideas: 10:00 AM
TasteofFRS:10:00AM
USYIsraelFest:5:00PM
22 Iyar
6th Grade After School
Pizza:6:00PM
28Iyar
18
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Last Day of FRS
Hebrew:9:30AM
Judaica Shop:
10:00AM-12:00PM
Big Ideas: 10:00 AM
KidsChoir:12:15PM
KadimaWildWaves:
12:30PM
15Iyar
29 Iyar
Rosh Chodesh Group:
7:00PM
25
7 Sivan
Memorial Day
Office Closed
Shavuot
ServicesincludingYizkor:
9:30AM
5
16 Iyar
Taste of Livnot Chai:
6:00PMatTBT
12
23Iyar
19
1 Sivan
Livnot Chai Social
JusticeProgram:
6:00PM
7th Grade After School
Pizza:6:00PM
Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner&Annual
Meeting:6:15PM
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8Sivan
6
17 Iyar
Hebrew:7:00PM
Judaica Shop:
10:00AM-2:00PM
FRSEarlyDismissl:
6:00PM
Lag B’Omer
Maccabia, BBQ &
Bonfire: 6:00 PM
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24 Iyar
Judaica Shop:
10:00AM-2:00PM
Hebrew:7:00PM
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Judaica Shop:
2 Sivan
10:00AM-2:00PM
DaytimersLunch&Film
- The Jewish Cardinal:
11:30AM
Hebrew:7:00PM
Third Space Game Night
at Mox Boarding House
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9 Sivan
Judaica Shop:
10:00AM-2:00PM
DaytimersCreative
Writing:1:00PM
Hebrew:7:00PM
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18Iyar
8
8:03PM
19 Iyar
Ahare--Mot-Kedoshim
9
20 Iyar
16
27 Iyar
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5Sivan
Services: 10:00 AM
Celebratingthe50th
Anniversary of
theFoundingof
Congregation
Ner Tamid
Services:6:00PM
Lag B’Omer
13Iyar
ParashaStudy:9:30AM
6th Grade Open House:
9:30AM
Services: 10:00 AM
ShabbatforKids:
10:30AM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 at 6:00 PM
14 Iyar
3
4
FRSBrunch:10:00AM
2
8:12PM
14
25Iyar
21
3Sivan
Hebrew:7:00PM
Ritual Committee
Meeting:7:00PM
15
26 Iyar
Services:9:30AM
Bat Mitzvah of Halle
Deutch&ElyseRice
Stellman baby naming
Shabbat Minyan:
10:00 AM
ShabbatforKids:
8:21PM 10:30AM Behar-Behukotai
Services:6:00PM
Th
irdFridayShabbatfor
YoungProfessionals:
6:30PM
USYRegional
Convention at CSS
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4 Sivan
Services:6:00PM
Anniversary Shabbat
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10 Sivan
ShabbatSingers:7:00PM
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Emor
8:30PM
11 Sivan
Services:6:00PM
HighSchoolShabbat&
Dinner
Garinim Shabbat
Dinner(offsite)
8:38PM
ParashaStudy:9:30AM
Services: 10:00 AM
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Dinner:6:00PM
Bamidbar
30
12 Sivan
Services:9:30AM
Bar Mitzvah of Jonah
Powazek
Naso
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
& ANNUAL MEETING
Honoring Board Members & all of our volunteers
6:15 PM: Complimentary Indian Dinner
7:15 PM: Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 19 • 6:15 PM
RSVP by May 15 at h-nt.org/appreciation or call 206-232-8555 x204
Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation
Affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
3700 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
P.O. Box 574, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: 206-232-8555 • Fax: 206-232-0283
[email protected] • www.h-nt.org
Senior Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum / [email protected]
Cantor Bradlee Kurland / [email protected]
Director of Congregational Learning, Rabbi Jessica Yarkin / [email protected]
Executive Director, Nadine Strauss / [email protected]
Program and Events Manager, Rebecca Levy / [email protected]
FRS Principal, Leslie Mickel / [email protected]
2014-2015 Executive Committee
Dan Mintz, President
Jonathan Langman, Exec. Vice President
Billy Pruchno, Treasurer/Financial V.P.
Donna Peha, Membership V.P.
Chuck Friedman, Secretary
Julie Ellenhorn, Immediate Past President
2014-2015 Board of Directors
Sharon Constantine
Marilyn Corets
Benjamin Diament
Antony Egnal
Ricki Gafter
Michele Glasser
Kari Haas
David Isenberg
Brenda Luper
Steven Novick
Scott Perry
Aaron Rosenstein
Leah Saltzman
George Siegel
Ilyse Wagner
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