BETH ISRAEL CHRONICLE
THE MONTHLY BULLETIN OF BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Sivan—Tammuz 5775
Volume 124 Number 10
June-July 2015
NOTICE
Rabbi’s Message
Annual Meeting
& Picnic
David C. Novitsky
ETHICS OF MY FATHER
My father always told me that in Yiddish there is a teaching that every person
has a burden upon their neck signified by
a package that they must carry around.
For some individuals ill family members
and financial concerns are at the top of
the list. There are those who must shoulder the stress from emotional or physical
abuse or of family rivalry or dysfunction.
The list goes on and on as each individual arises to a barrage of new problems as
another new day approaches.
If you look at your neighbors, what
bothers them might not be readily apparent, especially if they have been blessed
with material wealth. But, everyone must
carry the trials and tribulations of life itself
upon them. What usually appears perfect is generally not what it appears as
each person navigates the choppy waters
of life. One can ask G-d for strength and
knowledge but there ain’t no escape.
That is why we honor the elderly because
despite all the ups and downs they managed to achieve and reach the gift of old
age. Though, there are some who indicate to me that advanced years is not
always a gift.
My father also told me that if we all
had a chance to switch our problems with
another individual such as Bill Gates,
Warren Buffet, Hillary Clinton or even a
Steve Richman we would choose not to
do so and take back our own worries.
Ultimately we would also decide that our
family issues, problems, bundles and
burdens are preferable than the hurdles
that others face. Therefore, we must be
thankful to G-d for all the good and the
bad that the Almighty has showered upon
us. Whatever occurs is part of the gift
of life.
How do we face the myriad of pains
and troubles that we confront in our every
day lives and still continue living? One
way is to be involved in the pain and
hurt of others. As a byproduct of this
action it will cause all our problems to
eventually disappear.
There is a beautiful relevant prayer
which is recited during morning prayers
which can give one the courage to live.
The prayer is as follows:
“May it be thy will my G-d and G-d
of my forefathers that you rescue me
today and every day from arrogant men
and from arrogance, from an evil man,
an evil inclination, an evil companion,
an evil neighbor, an evil mishap, an evil
eye, evil speech, informers, false witnesses, hatred of others, libel, unnatural death, harmful illnesses, unfavorable occurrences, a destructive spiritual
impediment, a harsh trial and a harsh
opponent – and from judgment of Gehinnom (Hell).”
The Board has selected Sunday,
June 14 at 2:00 PM, as the date and
time for the Annual Meeting and the election of officers The location of the meeting and picnic will be Peterswood Park in
Peters Township.
The Nominating Committee of the
Beth Israel Board of Directors is recommending the following slate for 2015-16:
President - The Hon. Gary Gilman
Vice President - Marc Simon
Secretary - Deborah Sekel
Treasury - David S. Posner, Esq.
Directors whose terms will end in 2018:
Marilyn Gilman
Judith Pataki
Mike Pollock
Remaining on the board are:
Immediate Past President:
Marilyn A. Posner
See Notice
Rabbi Jacob the son of Asher, a
Spanish codifier of Jewish law maintains that during the recitation of this
prayer one may add a personal request
form G-d, such as salvation for a specific event or person.
From my perspective this prayer
has more personal meaning, more value and is more significant that the thousands of other prayers recited during
the year including Yom Kippur
In Psalm 145 David tells us “The
Lord is near to all who call upon
him.” Make sure that you are aware
that the Lord is your constant companion in this world and in the next world
as well. He is constantly present to
See Rabbi
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INDEX
Advertisers Wanted 5
Annual Meeting Notice 1
Annual Picnic Information.. 4
Birthdays & Anniversaries . 8
Calendar ........ 10
Candle Lighting ....... 10
Congregation Family ...... 2
Food for Thought ..... 6
Gift Acknowledgements .. 6
Oneg Shabbat Hosts ............. 10
Rabbi’s Message ........... 1
The President’s Keyboard 3
Yahrzeits 9
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BETH ISRAEL CHRONICLE
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OFFICERS: 2014-2015
President. C...CC.CCCCCCCC...CThe Hon. Gary Gilman
Vice President .CCCCCCCCCCCC..C.CC .Marc Simon
Treasurer CCCC...CCCCC.CCCC.David S. Posner, Esq.
Secretary CCCCC..CCCCCC....CCC..CDeborah Sekel
Immed. Past President.....CC.CCCC...CC....Marilyn Posner
Rabbi CCCCCCCCC..CCCCCCCC. David C. Novitsky
Past Presidents
Marilyn Posner*
Richard Littman* Stephen McCloskey, Esq.
Richard Belkin
Carol Adler
Jon S. Adler, M.D.
Richard Pataki, M.D.* David S. Posner, Esq. Richard Lasday, DVM
* Past presidents who are voting members of the Board
Our Congregation Family
Mazel tov to:
Lauren Cohen, who graduated from the University of Maryland in May.
Also, to Rachel Cohen, who graduated, in May, from Twinsburg (Ohio) High School. She will attend the University of Delaware with a major in Food Sciences.
They are the daughters of Margie and David Cohen.
And, to Bobby Adler who will graduate from Mt. Lebanon
High School this month. At Miami University of Ohio his major
will be Political Science. He is the son of Niki and Dave Adler
and the brother of Tim.
Lauren, Rachel & Bobby are the grandchildren of Carol &
Jon Adler, M.D. and the great grandchildren of the late Edith
& Bertram Adler.
Amanda Reilly who will perform in the Washington
Community Theatre, Inc. production of Fiddler on the Roof, June
23-28 at the Main Pavilion of the Washington Park. Amanda is
the daughter of Rebecca & David Reilly, the sister of Michael
Reilly and the granddaughter of the late, Louis & Loretta
Dorn.
Board of Directors
(Term ending 2015)
Marilyn Gilman, Esq.
Irvin Shapell, Esq.
Michael Pollock
(Term ending 2016)
(Term ending 2017)
Ryan Brucker
Yossi Agmon
Beth Tully
Stephen Richman, Esq.
Richard Littman
Kathy Shapell
Editor/Publisher CCCCC.CC.CC. Donna McVehil
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Sincere sympathies to:
Toni & George Landock, on the passing of Toni’s mother, Sybil Klein, on Sunday May 17 in Buffalo, NY.
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From The President ’ s Keyboard
The Hon. Gary Gilman
On April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray, a
twenty-five year old man, was arrested
by the Baltimore police department. Initially, the police have never said why they
apprehended him, only that he began
running from authorities. Upon arrest,
Mr. Gray was handcuffed and shackled
and placed into a police van to be transported to the police station.
During the ride to the police station,
Mr. Gray sustained an unexplained spinal
injury. He was eventually taken to a hospital shortly after arriving at the police
station. Mr. Gray died a week later and
the lack of details about what happened
to him has contributed to protests and
riots in the city.
An internal police investigation revealed that the police placed Gray in a
van to transport him to the police station.
En route to the station, the police made
one stop previously known to investigating detectives, but made another stop
that police said they did not learn about
until investigating the case further. From
that second stop, they made another stop
before making a fourth stop to pick up
another prisoner. They then went to the
police station, according to Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis, who headed the
Baltimore Police Department's investigation of the case.
The Baltimore police department
completed its portion of the investigation
and handed over all information to the
Baltimore State's Attorney Office to handle the rest of the case. After reviewing
the report, as well as the coroner’s autopsy report, the State Attorney, Marilyn
Mosby, decided to file criminal charges
against the six police officers who involved with Mr. Gray’s arrest and custody
on April 12.
After reviewing the police department’s report and the official autopsy,
Ms. Mosby charged six police officers
with crimes ranging from second degree
murder, manslaughter and assault
against the police officers. These charges were based upon facts that included
the police officers not strapping Mr. Gray
to the van with a seatbelt (a violation
against police department policy) and
ignoring Mr. Gray’s repeated pleas for
medical attention, and even rerouting the
van to pick up another passenger. As a
result, Mr. Gray was tossed around and
suffered a fatal broken neck.
On the day Ms. Mosby announced
the charges being issued against the
officer, my duties as a judge caused me
to be in the company of one current and
one former police officer (to remain
nameless). Both men told me that Ms.
Mosby “rushed to judgment” and that
this was not a good sign. They clearly
expressed to me that they were unhappy with the turn of events. The following day I read a story in the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette on this matter. Therein,
an attorney for the Baltimore police
union (Michael Davey) called Ms. Mosby’s decision “an egregious rush to
judgment” as well. Robert Leight, a
former detective, a Federal prosecutor
and defense attorney said, “The biggest
danger is that police will not properly
perform his duties. It puts him at risk, it
puts the other officers around him at
risk, and it puts the public at risk.”
stated his concerns for the six officers if
they are found innocent. I presume he is
referring to their reputations. The law,
however, does not exempt police officers
or anyone else from having charges
filed against them for breaking the law
when an independent prosecutor concludes that there is a prima facie case
(sufficient evidence) that murder or manslaughter was committed. The judicial
process we have applies to everyone and
it is one we have placed our faith in since
1789.
I find these statements to be offensive. First, there was a complete independent police investigation. Further,
the coroner submitted a thorough autopsy report. Ms. Mosby reviewed these
findings and, based upon her professional judgment, determined that charges were warranted. Certainly, most
policemen are good and honest people.
In fact, I am confident saying that the
overwhelming majority of police officers
do their job well. But, all persons must
be responsible for their conduct while
performing the duties they were
charged to perform. Specifically, the
Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in
particular, were drafted to protect citizens against certain government practices and tactics. Further, a basic legal
tenet that we’ve all learned from day
one in our civics classes is that no person, including the president, is above
the law. Richard Nixon is the best example.
In Alabama, it’s illegal to play dominoes
on Sunday.
Assuming the findings of the independent police investigation are true
and that the conclusions of the autopsy
are correct, such police behavior can
never be condoned. The Constitution
guarantees each police officer a fair
and impartial trial and requires that all
charges be proved by the prosecutor,
by beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury
of twelve peers. This process is afforded to everyone and the six officers are
welcome to take full advantage of it.
Senator Pat Toomey has publicly
The Lighter Side of the Law
In Notoma, Kansas, it’s illegal to throw
knives at men wearing striped suits.
In Tulsa, Oklahoma it’s illegal to sleep
with your boots on.
In St. Louis, Missouri, it’s illegal for you to
drink beer out of a bucket while you’re
sitting on the curb.
In Cotton Valley, Louisiana, the law forbids cows and horses from sleeping in a
bakery.
And finally.
The law prohibits barbers in Omaha, Nebraska, from shaving the chests of customers.
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Notice continued on page 1
Beth Israel Congregational
Annual Meeting & Picnic
Sunday, June 14,
2—5 PM
Peterswood Park
Directors whose terms will end in 2016:
Ryan Brucker
Richard Littman
Beth Tully
Directors whose terms will end in 2017:
Yossi Agmon
Stephen Richman, Esq.
Kathy Shapell
The board members offer their appreciation to Irv Shapell for his service as a
director for the past three years, as his
term ends.
Meeting:
It is important for members to attend
the annual meeting to cast their votes for
this slate.
Picnic:
Bring a pareve covered dish
(dish must be kosher and no dairy products)
Committee chairs will give the reports of their respective committees.
Gary Gilman will report on the state of
the congregation. A financial update will
be given by David Posner. Cemetery
Chairman Richard Pataki will present a
report on the status of Beth Israel Cemetery. Rabbi Dave will present a report on
the religious issues in Beth Israel.
The picnic will held following the
Annual Meeting. Those planning on attending are asked to, please, RSVP to
Donna at 724-225-7080, you may leave
a message if the office is closed. Replies
may also be sent by email to:
[email protected]
regarding what your contribution will be to
the picnic and the number of family and
friends who will be in attendance.
Election of Officers and Directors
Meat will be provided.
RSVP to:
[email protected]
or 724724-225225-7080
All members of the congregation are
encouraged to attend.
Fame is a vapor,
popularity an accident, and riches
take wings. Only
one thing endures
and that is character.
~Horace Greeley
Rabbi continued from page 1
shoulder some of your burdens no matter
the situation. Even if G-d remains silent
on some occasions that does not preclude him from acting in the future. There
is an established principle in Jewish Law
that the Almighty does not expect something from us that we do not have the
inner strength to confront. If things are
extremely difficult G-d must provide an
answer ever if G-ds response might be
viewed by us at that time as unfavorable.
At a future time we might be able to decipher G-ds actions and inactions and why
G-d acts or refrains from acting in the
manner he so chooses.
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Worrying will never change the outcome.
•
Only use a mower with a control that
stops the mower blade from moving
if the handle is let go. Children
younger than 16 years should not be
allowed to use ride-on mowers. Children younger than 12 years should
not use walk-behind mowers.
•
Make sure that sturdy shoes are
worn while mowing.
•
Prevent injuries from flying objects,
such as stones or toys, by picking
up objects from the lawn before
mowing begins. Have anyone who
uses a mower wear hearing and eye
protection.
•
Do not pull the mower backward or
mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary, and carefully look for
children behind you when you mow
in reverse.
•
Always turn off the mower and wait
for the blades to stop completely
before removing the grass catcher,
unclogging the discharge chute, or
crossing gravel paths, roads, or other areas.
•
Do not allow children to ride as passengers on ride-on mowers.
•
Keep children out of the yard while
mowing.
•
Drive up and down slopes, not
across to prevent mower rollover.
•
Keep guards, shields, switches, and
safety devices in proper working
order at all times.
•
If children must be in the vicinity of
running lawnmowers, they should
wear polycarbonate protective eye
wear at all times.
Safety first!
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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE
THE FOLLOWING GIFTS
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
(as of 5/20/2015)
Judie Adler-McNutt
I really love couscous, especially because it’s easy to prepare
and offers lots of opportunities to be creative. Here’s one recipe
that can be used as a side dish or as a salad to go with either
lunch or dinner.
3⁄4 cup couscous
3/4 pound cherry or grape
tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about
1 cup)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
General Fund
In Memory of:
Edith Adler
Naomi Davidson
Dora Goldfarb
Zara Siegel Landay
Abraham Lesser
Lewis Lesser
Elizabeth Littman
Julius Morris
Isabel Osthimer
Isabel Osthimer
Milton Pataki
Helen Pinsker
Myra Sacks
Judy Steinberg
Jennifer & Jason Mayer
Charlotte Bluestone
Judy Steinberg
Judy & Dr. Richard Pataki
Judy & Dr. Richard Pataki
Richard Littman
Michael Morris
Carol & Gary Cummins
Elaine & Dr. Val Gibberman
Judy & Dr. Richard Patai
Geraldine & Donald Beal
David Sacks
Place the couscous in a large bowl. Add 1 cup hot
tap water, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a
fork. Add the tomatoes, snap peas, basil, lemon zest
and juice, remaining oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to couscous. Toss to combine.
By the way, I’m interested in knowing how you serve avocados.
In addition to being downright delicious, they are known to
have numerous health benefits. I eat them ‘straight’ because
they are high in ‘healthy’ fats and a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Please call me at 724-941-5159 or email
me your avocado recipes ([email protected]).
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory of:
Naomi Davidson
“Great
Great is charity, for it brings near the redemption”
Our next issue
Harry Potter’s Grave Found
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The deadline for that issue will be
July 1. Anyone wishing to contribute
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should submit that/those item(s) to the
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Recently, a group of tourists in Israel
went on a pilgrimage at the cemetery of
Ramle. Their mission to find the tombstone of Hogwarts’ most illustrious student, Harry Potter. After much investigation it appeared among the other
4,500 graves. The Potter fans huddled
around the burial site, snapping photos,
of Harry’s headstone.
It really is
Harry Potter’s grave. Just not that Harry Potter.
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The Harry Potter interred, at age
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Tour guide, Ron Peled, said the
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so.
(Talmud: Baba Bathra)
We, the People, recognize that we have
responsibilities as well as rights; that our
destinies are bound together; that a freedom which only asks what's in it for me, a
freedom without a commitment to others,
a freedom without love or charity or duty
or patriotism, is unworthy of our founding
ideals, and those who died in their defense.
~Barack Obama
In Judaism, there are 613 biblical commandments, and the Talmud says that
the chief commandment of all is study.
~Norman Lamm
Be faithful in small things because it is in
them that your strength lies.
~Mother Teresa
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Tickets:
Wed., June 24 —
Sun., June 28, 2015
8:00 PM
Washington Park
Main Pavilion
$12 for Students
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$15 for Adults
Tickets available at
Citizens Library
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or by calling
(724-222-5596)
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Happy
Birthday
June & July
3 Michael Siegel
14 Sharon Pollock
14 Philip Weinberger
16 Shelley McCloskey
22 Sarah Bastacky
24 Richard Littman
July
Happy
Anniversary
June
7 Carol & Dr. Jon Adler
11 Judith & Dr. Richard Pataki
16 Debbie & Dr. David Bastacky
22 Toni & George Landock
Happy Anniversary July
June
3 Brett Polock
7 Marc Simon
14 Sophie Marshall
19 Stephen McCloskey
27 Anna Shapell
23 Martha Berman
29 Michael Reilly
30 Brandy Agmon
JULY 4TH
HAPPY 239TH
BIRTHDAY USA,
22 Shelley & Steve McCloskey
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were
chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft, it
sank, proving once again that you can't
have your kayak and heat it too.
The most important thing in the
A real man loves his wife, and places
his family as the most important thing in
life. Nothing has brought me more
peace and content in life than simply
being a good husband and father.
world is family and love.
~John Wooden
Frank Abagnale
May the garden of your heart bloom with even
the smallest of kind acts, giving your life the
gift of divine purpose.
To forgive is wisdom,
to forget is genius.
Joyce Cary
To appreciate the
sun, you gotta know
what rain is.
~J. Cole
4TH OF JULY FIREWORK SAFETY
Fireworks can result in severe burns,
scars and disfigurement that can last a
lifetime.
Fireworks that are often thought to be
safe, such as sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders.
Families should attend community fireworks displays run by professionals rather than using fireworks at home.
Never purchase fireworks at public
sales, including those by mail or on the
Internet.
Sunday,
June 21
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Yahrzeits
The following loved ones will be recalled in the coming weeks. Names will be read at both Shabbas services (Friday evening
and Saturday morning) preceding the date listed. It is appropriate for relatives to attend services on that Shabbas.
To be observed June 19 & 20
To be observed May 29 & 30
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Sivan
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Lila Benton
Marsha Gross Ella Silverman Annie Yorkin Goodman Yorkin 30
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June
I. C. Bloom 1
Jacob Morris 2
Raymond A. Freedman 3
John Ayala
5
Libbie N. Cohn 5
To be observed June 5 & 6
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Frank Levine Audrey Richman Thomas Penner Edith Adler David Finkel Frank Harter
Wilbur W. Landay J.N. Myers Milton Rosenberg
Joseph Yorkin Gilbert Broida Louis S. Grossman Rose Finder Jacob Max Shapiro 6
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Charlotte Berman Abe Spiro
Edward Wolf
Malcolm Ruben
Wayne Lee Friedfeld Benjamin Baker
Phoebe Bernstein
Michael J. Sachs 30
Joan B. Ward
Tamuz
1
Herman Hartman
2
Joseph Brooks
2
Michael Maimone
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June
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Gilmore Bales
20
Riva Levine
20
Norma Feinberg
21
Sarah Hannah Cohen 22
Alex Schwartz 22
Linda Susan Berman, M.D. 23
Mrs. David Gessner 23
David S. Grossman 23
Julia Morris
23
Lena Pinsker Baum
24
Freda H. Myers
24
Gloria Spero
24
Sylvia Freedman 25
Louis Berman 26
David Cohen 26
Emmanuel Gottlieb
26
Madeline Harris
26
Marian Levison 26
10
Joseph Rosenberg
27
11
Fannie Krause 28
12
Sara Wilner Langer 29
12
Louis S. Weiner 29
12
Louis Whitehill
29
13
Meyer Lebovitz 30
13
Harry M. Ackerman 30
Tamuz
July
14
Florence Novitsky
1
15
Meyer Hecht
2
15
Simon A. Oskie
2
16
Ruth Hill 3
16
Brenda Siegel Lehmann 3
16
Rose Young 3
To be observed July 3 & 4
Gerald Alpern
Avrom Gilden
Rose Ginsburg Bessie Richman Meyer Weiner A. W. Abel Samuel Levin
Aaron DeLynn Betty Miller Tillie Major
Burton H. Romanoff Albert Hyatt
Rachel Levine Ida Pataki Jennie Saul 24
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Anna Gertrude Cohen Stuart Adler Henry Ficks Bertha Harris Wolf
Rebecca Wilner Allen Ackerman Sam Epstein Ruben Landau
Rose Pittelman
Ken Richman
Jack Wolf
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July
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To be observed July 17 & 18
To be observed June 26 & 27
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To be observed July 10 & 11
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Harry Adler Anne Cohen Anne Landay
Judith Siegel-Baum
Minnie Pinsker Apter
Letty Hiberman Devorah Landerer
Jean K. Ruben Julia Spiro Solomon Rosenberg Jerold Ruben, M.D. Morris Sosnow
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To be observed July 24 & 25
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Morris Levine
Bernard Miller Esther Apter Joseph Dorn
Abe Klee Israel Krasner Rabbi David J. Matzner Paul Wodlinger
Samuel Morris Bales Sidney Krinsky
Laura Mae Elikan
Alvin Porter Dr. Harry Neiman
Libbie Sachs
Bernice Gottlieb
Samuel Morris 25
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May their memories be a blessing
Yahrzeit plaques will be lit for a week beginning on the Sabbath before the anniversary. Names followed by a Mogen Dovid
() are those for whom there is a plaque displayed in Beth Israel. If you do not have a yahrzeit plaque for a deceased loved one,
please call the synagogue office to order one.
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Calendar
May
Monday
25
10:00 AM
Friday
Saturday
29
30
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
Memorial Day Services
Beth Israel Cemetery
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Naso
GOLDFARB, POSNER, BECK,
DEHAVEN & DREWITZ
June
Friday
Saturday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
5
6
12
13
14
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
2:00 PM
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
19
20
21
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
Friday
Saturday
26
27
7:00 PM
9:30 AM
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Behalotecha
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Shelach
Annual Meeting & Picnic
Peterswood Park
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Korach
Father’s Day
Summer Begins
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Chukkat
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21
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Friday
Saturday
24
25
7:00 PM
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Balak
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Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Pinchas
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Matot—Masei
Board of Directors’ Meeting
Beth Israel Library
Shabbas Service
Shabbas Service
Devarim
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8:32 PM
June 19 Martha Berman
8:35 PM
in memory of her daughter, Dr. Linda Berman
June 26 Jane Ackerman
8:26 PM
in memory of Harry M. Ackerman
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July 3 Congregation
8:35 PM
July 10 Shirley Morris
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Note: Host/Hostess must provide cake or cookies for Friday night and enough
for Saturday morning as well. The food items that you bring to the oneg must conform
to the dietary laws outlined in “Welcome to our Kosher Kitchens”. All items in the upstairs kitchen should be “dairy” or “pareve”. Host/Hostess will be required to heat water for tea and instant coffee. Tea Bags, coffee, sugar, sweetener, disposable
plates, forks, cups and spoons will be provided. Fruit is no longer needed.
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