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Congregation B’nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
(419) 517-8400
www.cbitoledo.org
A congregation affiliated with the
United Synagogue of Conservatiave Judaism
148 years of consecrated service to God, Torah and Israel
April 1 - 30, 2015
Passover Schedule
Friday, April 3 Erev Pesach
Morning Service/Siyyum Bechorim/Fast of First
Born.............................................................. 7:00 a.m.
Light Candles................................................7:44 p.m.
No evening service
Friday, April 10 Seventh Day Pesach
Morning Service............................................ 9:30 a.m.
Evening Shabbat Service...............................6:00 p.m.
Light Candles................................................7:52 p.m.
Shabbat, April 11 Eighth Day Pesach
Morning Service............................................ 9:30 a.m.
Yizkor..........................................................11:00 p.m.
Mincha..........................................................1:00 p.m.
Passover ends at 8:53 p.m.
Challah
Dinner
Thursday, April 9
Light candles.................................................7:51 p.m.
Evening Service.............................................5:45 p.m.
Blessings
Food
April 6 – 9 Monday – Thursday
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Regular daily services at 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Shabbat
Sunday, April 5 Second Day Pesach
Morning Service............................................ 9:30 a.m.
No evening service
Cantor Ivor and Jan Lichterman,
Jeff and Anne Bauer, the officers,
board and staff of B’nai Israel wish
our entire congregational family a
wonderful Passover holiday.
Friends
Shabbat, April 4 First Day Pesach
Morning Service............................................ 9:30 a.m.
Mincha..........................................................1:00 p.m.
Light Candles................................................8:45 p.m.
No evening service
12 Nisan - Iyyar 11, 5775
Family
Blessings Candles
Shabbat Luck
Shabbat Luck
You are invited to a Shabbat Potluck Dinner in a
congregant’s home.
Friday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Hosts
Anne and Jeff Bauer
Rena and Michael Leizerman
Hope and Greg Davis Debbie and Bert Spangenthal
Alix and Dick Greenblatt
Meals are dairy or vegetarian. The host will provide
the entrée and then assigns other items (salad, challah,
desert) for the guests to bring. The purpose of Shabbat
Luck is for members to get to know each other better.
Reservations will be taken in the office. We will try
to honor all requests for a particular home.
For more information or to make a reservation
contact the office at 419.517.8400 by April 17.
All are welcome!
Notes from the Cantor
“N’SHAI CHAYIL - WOMEN OF VALOR”
I am writing this article right
after Purim and days after
Sisterhood Shabbat, with the
afterglow of these two special
women-led events in our
congregation still warming our hearts.
The Purimspiel was written, directed and produced by our
own Deena and Meira Zucker, as they have for the past few
years. We are fortunate and blessed to have such homegrown talent. We were treated to a most enjoyable Purim
celebration which seems to get better and better every year.
Yasher koach and deep appreciation to all participants, as
well as to parents who made it possible for your children to
be part of such a positive Jewish experience.
Sisterhood Shabbat was truly an uplifting experience.
Chaired by Harriet Davis and Gail Kwait who worked
hard to get people involved, congregants enjoyed beautiful
davening, fluent Torah and Haftorah chanting, divrei Torah,
readings and honors all led by our wonderful women. Fagie
Benstein’s informative drash, “Bringing Them out of the
Shadows” on six outstanding women who changed Jewish
history, was the impetus for this article which continues
the theme of extraordinary women’s involvement in our
congregation. Yasher koach and heartfelt thanks to all the
many women who made Sisterhood Shabbat so special.
Once again spearheaded by the women of our congregation,
particularly Sharon Stein, Cathy Sperling and Fagie
Benstein, our 150th anniversary committee has been hard
at work planning a full year’s celebration in 2016-2017. This
remarkable milestone in our congregation’s history will be
marked by events that we hope will involve all of you, and
something of interest to everyone.
Like the above described events, from Purim which we
just celebrated, to Pesach which will be here in days, to
Hanukkah and other watersheds of Jewish history, the
women heroines of our People have emerged to change
our destiny. Esther is as much the hero of Purim as her
cousin Mordechai; Miriam as much the hero of Pesach as
her younger brother Moses; Hannah as much the hero of
Hanukkah as the Maccabees (as told in the second book of
Maccabees) just to cite a few examples.
After Israel’s historic redemption from Egyptian slavery
and the crossing of the Sea, Miriam, referred to in this
context as “hanevia – the prophetess” (Exodus 15: 22), took
a timbrel and led the women in song and dance. The great
commentator Rashi, in response to the question of where
the women suddenly got these timbrels, states that the
women were so confident that God would make miracles
to redeem Israel, that they came prepared to celebrate with
timbrels from Egypt!
Behind the scenes in our own congregation, we have
our own Miriam - Miriam Beckerman - who tirelessly
volunteers countless hours to coordinate our kitchen,
shopping, arranging kiddushim and all events involving
food, whether Purim, Sisterhood Shabbat, Pesach, Rockin
Shabbat etc, keeping our kitchen immaculate especially in
the absence of full time custodial staff, and ensuring we are
always well fed. Previously this was coordinated by Hope
Davis for several years. Not always visible to those who
come and go from our daily congregational activities, these
special women also deserve our strongest yasher koach and
gratitude!
So as we sit round our beautiful holiday tables to observe
our own seders this Pesach, let us lift a 5th cup to Miriam
the Prophetess. Let us acknowledge the Esthers and
Hannahs and all the women in our congregation, like
Phyllis Diamond (and many whose names I have not
mentioned) as well as in our own personal lives, without
whom, let’s face it, our Pesach seders would be nothing
like they are. We owe so much to all these women of valor,
not only on Pesach, but also on Mothers Day and all year
through!
And who knows? Maybe, just maybe the 2016 US
presidential election will produce some viable women
candidates, who, if one is elected, may just help the world
become a more peaceful place. As the Talmud states
(Kiddushin 2b), “It is the way of men to wage war, not the
way of women.”
I look forward to seeing many of you at our special Service
of Rededication on the first day of Pesach Shabbat April
4th, marking exactly 6 months since Rosh Hashanah.
Our (growing) family – Jan, Mayron, Jenna, Chandler, Ari,
Hayley, Akiva, and Jackie join me in wishing our dear entire
congregational family a ziese sweet Pesach.
HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN
Rabbinic Insights from Rabbi Jason
Wishing a Kosher Passover
The preparation for Passover
is very involved and can post
challenges. With so many
intricate requirements, it’s
enough to drive us crazy. For
weeks leading up to the holiday, we’re all busy planning and preparing to observe the great miracle of the
liberation of our ancestors from slavery in Egypt. With
the great expenditure of time and energy -- not to
mention the financial burden -- in advance of Passover,
we often lose touch with the important feeling of joy
and celebration that is an integral part of Passover.
I’m often asked if it is possible or tolerable to pay less
attention to the technical requirements of Passover
and just try to enjoy the festival? My answer is always
the same -- that we should all do as much as we can
to observe this interesting and complicated holiday
without making it so stressful that we come to resent
this eight day holiday. From the cleaning our homes
of chametz (remember, dirt isn’t chametz!) to making
sure we follow the seder, there is much to do.
There are many people who like to brag that their
seder goes until the wee hours of the night, but sometimes that just means they took a very long time to eat
their dinner at the seder. The most important aspect
of Passover in my opinion is to have everyone at your
seder table derive as much benefit from the retelling of
our age old story. Passover should be an enjoyable holiday and one in which we find meaning from reliving
the exodus from Egyptian slavery through the narrative that we retell each year.
On Passover, many of us wish each other a Chag
Kasher V’Sameach. It’s the only festival of the year
in which we include the word “kasher” (from kosher)
in our greeting. It isn’t that we’re simply wishing our
friends and family that everything they eat and every item in their home should be kosher during the
eight day holiday. Rather, we’re wishing them prayers
of contentment and wholeness. Not only should our
Passover be happy (sameach), it should also rise to the
level of perfection.
May we all enjoy such an experience this Passover.
Elissa and the kids, Joshua, Jonah and Talya, join
me in wishing you and your family a Chag Kasher
V’Sameach,
Rabbi Jason Miller
Congregation B’nai Israel Celebrates Purim with
The Sound of Shushan Purimspiel
Message from the President
As winter reluctantly gives
way to spring it’s time to
shift gears and think about
the gentler side of Toledo
and Sylvania. We Jews often
think of seasons in relation
to our holidays; winter-Hanukkah, spring--Purim
and Passover, summer-Shavuot and autumn--the High Holidays.
This year Passover begins on April 3 and Cantor
Lichterman has thoughtfully planned eight days of
services at CBI. Hopefully you will be able to join
us for at least some of the services we have planned.
On behalf of Anne and I, we send Happy Passover
greetings and best wishes to our entire congregation.
Also on April 24 we once again have planned another
Shabbat Luck dinner to which our members and
their families are invited. Several of our congregants
have generously opened their homes for a potluck
dinner, which will provide an opportunity for their
guests to get to know each other better outside of our
synagogue. It’s always fun for the adults and the kids.
Our David S. Stone Religious School will be
confirming six of its students at our Confirmation
program on Sunday, May 3. Congratulations to our
students, proud families and their teachers for their
hard work and dedication.
Finally, mark you calendar for a fantastic musical
program on Sunday, May 31 at which time B’nai Israel
will present “Malt Shop Memories” performed by
the Lake Plains Chorus who have thrilled audiences
throughout Northwestern Ohio. Our congregant Paul
Rothschild brings his fabulous barbershop chorus
of more than 25 men to share their joy of a cappella
singing with our attendees. This event, which you
won’t want to miss will be a fundraiser for the purpose
of our Religious School and Scholarships. Look for
more information on this program in your mailbox
and bulletin.
Jeff Bauer
Congregation B’nai Israel presents
Malt Shop Memories
Lake Plains Chorus invites you to join us on a trip back in time! Featuring
our own Paul Rothschild, long time member of a top rated barbershop
chorus both in northwest Ohio and Florida
May 31, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Reception following the concert
wine, beer, appetizers, and “malt shop” desserts from Chef Jeff Sherman!
$25 pre-sale general admission • $30 at the door on day of event
Jewish Education Fundraising Categories:
Role Models: $72 includes 1 alcoholic drink
Supporters: $118 includes 2 alcoholic drinks
Builders:
$154 includes 2 alcoholic drinks and a cellophane gift bag of malted milk balls
Pesach Observances
Siyyum Bechorim, Fast of the First Born
Because the first-born of the Israelites were saved from
the tenth plague, tradition requires that all first-born
Jewish males fast from Erev Pesach until the Seder.
The fast is called Taanit Bechorim. However, the
law states that when any Jew hears the completion
of a tractate of the Rabbinic Literature, it is cause to
celebrate. Such a completion will take place on Friday,
April 3rd at 7:00 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel.
It is called a Siyyum Bechorim,
and those who participate are
exempted from the fast.
All are welcome to this
service; it is not limited to the first-born.
Friday, April 3 at 7 a.m. Join us for the
Minyan and for study.
Mehirat Hametz—The Selling of Hametz
Preparation for Passover
The sale of hametz is conducted between a
representative of the community (the synagogue) and
a non-Jew.After Passover the hametz is repurchased
by the Jewish community. If you would like Cantor
Lichterman to sell your hametz please fill out the
form and return it to the synagogue office not later
than Friday, April 3, immediately following morning
minyan.
The term hametz is applied not only to foods, but
also to the dishes and utensils in which the foods are
prepared or served during the year. “Any manner of
hametz (leavened food or utensils) owned by a Jew
during the Passover holiday is forbidden to use forever.”
Since conditions make it impossible to literally fulfill
the Biblical command to destroy all leavened products,
our sages instituted a practice called Mehirat Hametz,
the selling of hametz, so the Torah’s command would
not be completely ignored. Jews are reminded of the
necessity to divest themselves of ownership of hametz
and make their home ritually ready.
Don’t Sell All your Hametz!
The ceremony of removing leaven (bedikat Hametz) is
to take place Thursday, April 2, 2015. Hametz may be
eaten until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015. The
Passover home atmosphere is created each year by the
traditional practice of thoroughly cleansing the home
in all parts, and by the removal of hametz, or leaven,
in preparation for the welcoming of Pesach, as well as
throughout the Passover days, both at home and away.
When cleaning out our cupboard and pantry in
preparation for Pesach, consider donating unopened
packages of hametz and canned goods to a food
pantry. Items such as crackers, rice, cookies, lentils,
tuna, and peanut butter will be gratefully accepted
by these organizations and passed on to those whose
cupboards are empty. Let those who are hungry this
Passover season share in your celebration by receiving
food that you might otherwise sell. Food can be
brought to the synagogue where a receptacle will be
clearly marked.
Authorization for Sale of Hametz
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Hazzan Ivor Lichterman to act in my behalf to sell all hametz
possessed by me—knowingly or unknowingly—as defined by Torah and rabbinic law, and to lease all places
wherein hametz owned may be found. This transaction will be in effect for the duration of Pesach. Must be in
the office by Friday, April 3, 2015.
And to this I hereby affix my signature on the ____________day of_________________, in the year 2015.
Signature ____________________________________________ Telephone___________________________
Address _________________________________City _________________________ State_______________
My donation is enclosed to the Cantor’s Discretionary Fund in the amount of $_______________________
Mazal Tov
Rabbi Jason Miller has accepted a nomination to sit
on the board of directors of Camp Inc., the first entrepreneurial Jewish summer camp. He is the first nonColorado resident to join this board.
Blair Grubb Academic Honors Committee of the University of Toledo unanimously approved his renewal as a
distinguished University Professor for another five years.
Todah Rabah
Todah Rabah to Deena and Meira Zucker for
writing and producing another fabulous Purimspiel.
Many thanks to Harriet Davis and Gail Kwait for
organizing the Sisterhood Shabbat.
Special thanks to Rabbi Alan Sokobin for his series
of three classes on Jewish History. The final class was
on Sunday, March 15. Those who were able to attend
Sharon Goldner birth of her daughter Talia Lynn.
Grandparents are Paul and Sandy Goldner. Great
grandparents are Leo and Marian Goldner.
Joel and Linda Beren, David and Joan Katz, Gary and
Nancy Beren on the marriage of their son and grandson, Josh Beren to Samantha Schiff.
were treated to an excellent teacher and were certainly
enriched by the experience. We were fortunate to have
Rabbi Sokobin and hope to hear more from him in the
future.
Miriam Beckerman for cooking and planning
meals for Rockin Shabbat and our kiddushim.
FROM THE KITCHEN ...
Many have enjoyed the delicious Kiddush lunches
following Shabbat services each week. There are a
variety of costs and lots of work required to present
a lunch for our congregants. In order to continue
serving the wonderful weekly Kiddushes, you can
help offset the costs through sponsorship. There are
different ways to sponsor a Kiddush lunch:
• Donate to the Kiddush/Hiddur fund
• Sponsor partially
• Sponsor with others
• Sponsor for a simcha
• Sponsor just because you enjoy our lunches
Thank you to all who have sponsored and donated
already. We look forward to continuing this special
tradition the congregation has created and supported
after participating in Shabbat services.
Cost of a basic Kiddush is $300.00.
Kiddush with Kugel $340
Kiddush with Kugel & Lox $360
Please call the synagogue office 419-517-8400 or
email [email protected]
KOSHER MEATS AND
BREADS AVAILABLE AT
SAUTTER’S MARKET AND
MEIJER IN SYLVANIA
Various cuts of fresh kosher Empire Chicken
and Meal Mart beef products are available at
Sautters. Zeman’s breads are brought in weekly.
Meijer has fresh kosher meat in the meat case.
Frozen Empire chicken is also available at
Meijer.
Please patronize Sautter’s and Meijer. Let them
know we appreciate this service.
Welcome New Members
Adam Levine, Ph.D., came to Toledo from the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City, as
the recipient of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Mellon
Fellowship. Following this prestigious 2-year appointment,
he accepted the position of Assistant Director.
Dr. Levine received degrees from Dartmouth College
and from the University of Oxford where he was a Rhodes
Scholar.
Many of us will remember him from his captivating
adult education program at Congregation B’nai Israel this
past year.
Co n g r e g a t i o n B ’nai I s ra el
Judy Blinn moved to the Toledo area a few years
ago. She was an Assistant Attorney General for the State
of Michigan for twenty-nine years. She has three adult
children and two grandchildren who are in college. Her
favorite Jewish holiday is Rosh Hashanah as she enjoys
seeing her friends in the synagogue. She remembers her
Confirmation as being a meaningful rite of passage and
learned a great deal from her rabbi in preparation for
Confirmation. Her hobbies include sailing, ballet, and
dance.
ORAL HISTORIES
Oral Histories will begin after Passover. The committee plans on interviewing as many
members of the congregation as possible. Interviews will be videotaped and transcribed.
Everyone who is interviewed will review and approve the final transcript before it is printed
and archived. Excerpts of interviews may be incorporated into the 150th celebration. The
Honor | Celebrate | Inspire
interviews will be archived and the oral histories will become a permanent record of the
history of Congregation B’nai Israel. If you would like to share your history for our B’nai Israel archives, please call the office.
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Help us Preserve Congregation B’nai Israel’s History
As part of our preparation to celebrate B’nai Israel’s 150th anniversary, Cathy Sperling has undertaken to preserve our
historical memorabilia. A number of old black and white photos have been saved in our archives over the years without
identification. We need your help in identifying some of the people, the events and the year in which the photo was taken.
Please view the following photo and let Cathy know (419-841-1927 or [email protected]) if you can identify the
people. Please reference the photo(s) by number if you can provide missing information, Children in photo are numbered
left to right, front to back.
Photo #120. 1940’s Unidentified Religious School class.
Congregational News
Happy Birthday
B’nai Israel Confirmation
David Bader4/5
Warren Bookman 4/29
Dena Eber4/26
Jeffrey Muler4/20
James Sack4/16
Shirley Tochterman
4/16
Andrea Urie4/03
Joel Zanville4/11
Happy Anniversary
Helen and Sheldon Kerper 4/4 Andreia and Jeffrey Muler 4/9
Bobbye and Dave Shall 4/9
Please join us for a special
Confirmation Program
Sunday, May 3, 2015
10:30 a.m.
2015 Confirmation Class
45th
15th
55th
Gift Shop News
Sale!! 20% OFF!!*
Sunday, March 29th through April 30th
Sundays 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. – 2:30p.m.
or by appointment:
call Phyllis Diamond 419-531-5005
*Excludes candles and parchments
Chesed committee
In the last several months, the Chesed committee has
brought meals to some of our congregants who have
been seriously ill. We’ve made calls and visits to members who are not able to leave their home.
We also wish to welcome two new members, Carol
Richman and Mickey Sokobin, to our group of volunteers.
If you would like to be a part of this special committee and/or are aware of congregants who would like
a friendly call or visit, please contact Cantor Lichterman at 419-517-8400, Anne Bauer at 419-517-3000,
or Ann Rosenberg at 419-882-1410.
Dahlia Zack
daughter of Dr. David and Dena Zack
Miranda Hupp
daughter of Megan Miller and Corey Hupp
Nathan Podolsky
son of Leslie and Michael Podolsky
Brian Glasser
son of Marc and Susan Glasser
Matthew Rothschild
son of Cheryl and Stephen Rothschild
Jamie Sherman
daughter of Alison and Jeff Sherman
LEAGRAMS
A Leagram for Confirmation
is a thoughtful way to honor a
Confirmand. If you would like
to add your name to his/her
certificate, the cost is $3.00 per
listing. Complete class listing is
$15.00. Lists, checks and your
name as you would like to see it
listed should be sent to
Phyllis Diamond
3008 Strauss · Toledo 43606
Please no telephone calls.
Deadline is Sunday, April 26 .
Sisterhood
Sisterhood 2.0 New Book Club
Book: Once We Were Brothers by Robert H. Balson
Tuesday, April 21
7 pm – 8:15 pm
at Biggby on McCord and Sylvania
Please join us for a lively discussion! All are welcome.
Questions? Contact Hope Davis at [email protected]
Yahrzheits
4/1
Nisan 12
4/2
Nisan 13
4/3
Nisan 14
4/4
Nisan 15
4/5
Nisan 16
4/6
Nisan 17
4/7
Nisan 18
4/8
Nisan 19
4/9
Nisan 20
4/10 Nisan 21
4/11 Nisan 22
4/12 Nisan 23
4/13 Nisan 24
4/14 Nisan 25
4/15 Nisan 26
4/16 Nisan 27
4/17 Nisan 28
4/18 Nisan 29
4/19 Nisan 30
4/20 Iyyar 1
4/21 Iyyar 2
4/22 Iyyar 3
4/23 Iyyar 4
4/24 Iyyar 5
4/25 Iyyar 6
4/26 Iyyar 7
4/27 Iyyar 8
4/28 Iyyar 9
4/29 Iyyar 10
4/30 Iyyar 11
Jessie Becker, Helen G. Cohen, Leo Hoffman, Clara Sherman, Milton Tarloff
Frank Green, Tonia Helberg, Helen Hersh, Dora Kanter Rubin
Eileen Burg, Sam Friedmar, Jonas Hacker, Lillian Kaminsky
Esther Bracker, Martha Siegel Friedman, Abraham Kanter, Rose Shore, Max Vinson
Mark H. Edelstein, Peter Phillips, Seymour Swartz
Isaac Gudelman, Beryl A. Harris, David Klapfish, Sol Wexler
Albert Agron, Helen Danziger, David Lieberman, Vivian Reinstein
Samuel Korman, Goldie Landskroner, Becke J. Mann, Mary Shulman, Henry Weinstein,
Herbert Walkin
Joseph Fraidenraich, Anna Negrin, Mathews Negrin, Moisses Negrin, Sophia Negrin,
Lida Vishnepolski
Harry Boyk, Sarah Leibovitz, Sam Russell, Samuel J. Siegel
Max Kaplan, Tina Satterthwaite Lawson, Gertrude Present, Sol Zuckert
Riza Fox, Henry Remer, Israel Shidlowsky
Louis Boyk, Harry Cohen, Esther Garber, Libbie Flaum, Rose Gutowitz, Esther Ilowska,
Reta Malkin, Simon Stern, Esther Wajskol
Evelyn Papurt
Miriam Berman, Jack Cooperman, Rose Kaufman, Michael Cohen Quiroga, Val William Spielberg
Alan Cohen, Ruth Frankel, Abraham Newmark, Ben Nistel, Harry Perlman, Gertrude Steinman
Jacob Adelman, Eli Dorf, Dorothy Schwartz, Alice Edith Weisman
Betty Levine Beren, Jack Bustow, Morris Goodelman, Ivy Phillips, Amy Rosenbloom, Ted Sacks,
Anna Zimbler
Pearl Becker, Howard Yanof
Irwin Hess, Rose Hess, Eleanor Kart, Simon Sack, Sarah Spindler
Wolf Hecht, Linwood “Buster” Miller, Joseph Mitchell, Beatrice Price
Charlotte Conn, Marilyn Devenow
Clem Anchel, Mollie Chasin, Yitzhak Lichterman, Nolan Schulak, Naomi Winer
Sylvia Laderman
Donna Boorstein, Rose Cohen, Goldie Goldberg, Mayta Green, Leonora Leizerman, Zale Rubins,
Fannie Wiskin
Marcus L. Friedman, Mildred B. Green, Philip Wasserstrom
Carl Leib, Philip Master, Frank Millman, Samuel A. Siegman
Morris Diamond, Sadye Epstein, Bessie Fingerhut, Shirley Glassman, Heinz Spangenthal,
Jack Silverman
Josephine Cousins, Betty Lampert, Joyce Sells, Charles Swartz, Bernard Teman, Max Weiss
Richard Fleischer, Donald Russell, Zandra Yaffe
David S. Stone Religious School
Religious School
Classes
Wednesday, April 1
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Sunday, 4/5
Wednesday, 4/8
Sunday, 4/12
Wednesday, 4/15
Sunday, 4/19- Community
Yom Hashoah Program
Wednesday, April 22
Sunday, April 26
Class 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. due
to Glass City Marathon road
closures
Wednesday, April 29
Saturday, May 2- Closing RS
Shabbat and hero presentation
Sunday, May 3- Confirmation
and last day
We have had some amazing programming at David S. Stone Religious
School. The Torch Project- M’Dor L’Dor-light from generation to
generation was a meaningful experience for all involved. This was a
wonderful intergenerational program which showed our tremendous
support for Israel. Students made canvas torches to be sent to Israel for
display.
Our 8-10th grade classes continue to skype regularly with our friends
in our Partnership region. We are continuing to grow our relationship
with them and we are looking forward to visiting them next year on
our confirmation trip. Last month our Wednesday B’nai Israel students
and students from Shomer Emunim had the opportunity to meet with
Erfrat from the Partnership region to learn about Israel through music.
It was a great time for all.
Our 8th -10th graders had the rare opportunity to meet with a Jewish
student from France. Quinn Murphy and Jeremy Davis’ cousin,
Gabrielle Davis, was here from Paris and shared her experiences about
living in France. The students had a lot of great questions and this led
to an interesting discussion for all involved.
As an important component of learning about Jewish Lifecycle Events,
the B’nai Mitzvah class visited the mikvah at Etz Chayim. A geniza
trip planned to Beth Shalom Cemetery to bury books and religious
articles. This has been an busy year for this class.
Please mark your calendars to be at the Community Yom Hashoah
Program on Sunday, April 19. Community religious school students will
be participating in this very important program. -Kim Brody, Principal
SUPPORTED BY
Jewish Federation
& Foundation
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Youth and Education News
Hello everyone. Spring is finally here and the USY and
Kadima kids have been participating in many exciting
activities.
The Specialty Convention that took place from February
26-March 1 went very well. One Kadima and six (6) USY
kids had a great time attending this convention. They
participated in various service projects.
On March 7, the kids had a sleepover at B’nai and had
a great time. On March 8, they attended the Purim
carnival sponsored at Shomer and over 250 parents and
children had a festive time at this very successful event.
The USY kids helped sell tickets for prizes and enjoyed the
festivities, even as tired as they were. Thanks to everyone
who volunteered at the Purim carnival and who purchased
Purim tickets in advance. All the proceeds from the ticket
sales went to USY and Kadima.
On March 13-15, two (2) of our Seniors went to a Senior
retreat. This was especially memorable for them as this was
their last Senior retreat they will be attending.
On March 27, the Musher –Eizenmans hosted a Kadima
and USY Shabbos dinner at their home. Everyone brought
a delicious dish of food and no one left hungry. On April
16-19, the Regional Convention will take place at Camp
Wise for the eighth (8th) graders and USY. The kids will
be leaving to Regionals on Thursday afternoon and will
return on Sunday. There is scholarship money available for
the Regional convention so please complete a scholarship
application form at the office and submit the application as
soon as possible.
I would like to remind everyone that B’nai offers many
scholarships to attend Jewish youth camps and Jewish
youth programs.
Non B’nai Israel scholarships include (a) the Diller
Foundation that offers scholarships to Jewish teens actively
involved in Tikum Olam projects. Applications can be
obtained on line at www.dillerteenawards.com and (b) One
Happy Camper that provides up to $1,000.00 scholarship
funds for a USY summer program. Please go online at
http://www.jewishcamp.org/happy-camper-eligibility for
more information.
Have a happy and heathy Passover and please call me or
send me an e-mail if you would like to have your children
become involved in USY or if you would like to become
part of the USY Youth Commission.
Michael Portnoy
Vice President, Youth and Education
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE*
FOR CAMP RAMAH, USY SUMMER
PROGRAMS AND CERTAIN OTHER
JEWISH YOUTH PROGRAMS
CONTACT THE CBI OFFICE FOR MORE
INFORMATION
*Certain requirements apply
Grocery trip
Skyping with friends in Israel
Contributions February 22 hrough March 17, 2015
Minimum Contributions are $10.00
Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways:
*
denotes B’nai Mitzvah
** denotes Chai
*** denotes Silver
**** denotes double Chai
A box denotes Gold
A double box denotes Platinum
A bold box denotes Diamond
150th ANNIVERSARY FUND
Yahrzeits
Julius Barry Alan and Karen Barry Donald Russell
Peter Phillips
Sam Russell
Samuel Siegman
Arlene and Jerry Russell*
Esther Garber
Bill and Luann Garber**
Shirley and Irwin Fruchtman
Jerry and Carolyn Z. Lemieux
Lucyle and Maurice Zanville
Carolyn Zanville-Lemieux
Annette Greenspoon
Beatrice Kaplan
Diane and Jim Perlman
Hyman B. Davis
Lannie and Roanne Katzman
Oscar Soldinger
Lannie and Roanne Katzman***
Clara Shuer
Luann and Bill Garber**
Edward Meyer
Marc and Paula Meyer**
Harmon Rusgo
Richard and Rene Rusgo**
Alan Cohen
Sandy Bookman and family
In Memory of
Leonard Thal
Warren and Sandy Bookman
Vi Hamerman
Lannie and Roanne Katzman
$13.00
$18.00
$25.00
$36.00
$50.00
$100.00
$100.00+
Shabbat Prayer Book
Etz Hayim Bible
Tree of Life Leaf
Tree of Life Stone
Memorial Plaque
REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY
Yahrzeits
Esther Ilowska
Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol***
Howard Yanof
Esther Kezur
Ida Salzman
Eva Touran***
Rose Scheer
Marianne Scheer***
Donald Russell
Sam Russell
Merv and Marlene Russell*
Evelyn Papurt
Richard Papurt***
Jack Silverman
William Touran*
Speedy Recovery Jan Katz
Inge Horowitz*
In Memory of
Leonard Thal
Ira and Marlene Weisman***
In Honor Of
Cantor Ivor & Jan Lichterman, Birth of
Grandson
Selma Master
In Appreciation
Cantor Lichterman
The Leizerman Foundation
CAL AND ART KATZ
SANCTUARY FUND
Yahrzeits
$65.00
$100.00
$100.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
Margaret Goodman Janice Glenn
Rose Kaufman
Susan and Steve Kaufman***
Jean Liber & Goody Liber
Sherie Zaft**
In Memory of
Belle Swartz
Richard and Nancy Zerner***
Leonard Thal
Steven and Susan Kaufman***
Leonard Thal
Nancy and Rick Zerner**
CAMP RAMAH
Yahrzeits
Jessie Becker
Lillian Becker***
Arthur Berkowitz**
Kathryn Linver
In Memory Of
Barbara Straus
Alan and Susan Flaschner**
Muriel Applebaum
Lillian Miller
Belle Swartz
Kathryn Linver
DEVENOW BUILDING
BEAUTIFICATION
Yahrzeits
Irwin Fruchtman
Joel and Susan Zanville***
Sadie Aiduss
Zelick Simon
Peggy and Marvin Damrauer**
Leonard Gallis
Sondra Gallis and Family
Frank Millman
Carol Damrauer-Viren
In Memory Of
Belle Swartz
Joel and Sue Zanville**
HARRIS/WILLIAMS FUND
Yahrzeits
Wilfred Williams
Paula and Ronald Creed
Beryl A. Harris
Harold and Adrienne Harris***
Wilfred Williams Ralph B. Williams**
In Memory of
Ruth Essick
Debbie and David Perlmutter
Barbara Straus
Leonard Thal
Ellie and Leon Williams**
HARRY GOMETZ FUND
Yahrzeits
Ruth Dorf
Michael Dorf**
Eli Dorf
Mike Dorf*
HIDDUR/KIDDISH
Yahrzeits
Naomi and Morris Winer
Philip W. Master
Selma Master*
Joseph Fraidenraich
Leah and Joshua Connor
Lois Eisner
Michael and Leslie Podolsky*
Albert Burg
Eileen Burg
Shira Burg**
Anna Zimbler
Shirley Gerber
Chuck Liber
Esther Schulak
Elsie Liber
Chuck Liber
Judy and Joel Scheinbach
Harry Chabler
Ellen and Allan Chabler**
Louis L. Lipszyc
The Lipszyc Family***
Special Birthday
Dr. Sonya Pinsky
David and Joan Katz***
David Weinberg
Inge Horowitz***
Speedy Recovery
Howard Rosenberg
Joan and Gerry Glassberg
Howard Rosenberg
Sandy and Chuck Traugott
In Memory of
Jacob Friedes
Ron and Wanda Wachsman
Leonard Thal
Allen and Ellen Chabler
Leonard Thal
Ann and Howard Rosenberg
Leonard Thal
David and Joan Katz**
SHERWIN & NAOMI KRIPKE
Yahrzeits
Rose Scheer
Dr. Michael and Beth Scheer,
Dr. Marc and Caryn Scheer.
Abby Scheer,
Matthew, Alex, Caddie Rose
Harry Laske
Allen and Rita Cohen**
Sarah Cohen
Allen and Rita Cohen**
Bernard Baker
Irene and Lenny Baker
Buster Miller
Rhoda Miller and Family**
Nemo Wexler
Sandy Wexler & Stuart Dunn,
Chuck Wexler & Family
In Memory Of
Gerald Stark
Larry and Joan Kripke
Belle Swartz
Ira Theodore
Belle Swartz
Harley and Stacey Kripke*
Amy Roemer
Judy Erd
Lee and Arlyn Marks**
Robert and Margaret Ann Kranz**
Dr. Larrie and Joyce Greenberg**
Mike & Linda Shiff***
Gordon and Roberta Goldman, Roz Solomon***
Paula Tuschman***
Karen and Mark Fine*
Barbara and Sheldon Fromson***
Barbara Gordon**
Leonard Thal
Alix and Dick Greenblatt
Rhoda Miller & Family*
Cora Kopple
Eleanor Golding
LIBRARY FUND
Yahrzeits
Val William Spielberg
Stephen Spielberg**
MICHAEL & RENEE QUIROGA
FUND
Yahrzeits
Fannie Wiskin
Jeff and Diane Goldstein
Abraham Newmark
Ruth and Jerold Gold
Jack Cooperman
Ruth and Jerold Gold
In Memory Of
Gerald Stark
Robert Siegel
Betty and Bill Quiroga
Barbara Straus
Ruth and Jerold Gold
In Honor Of
Dr. Blair Grubb - Top cardiologists in
Ohio
Betty and Bill Quiroga
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Yahrzeits
Heinz Spangenthal
Bert and Debbie Spangenthal**
Manuel Goldman
Frieda Morgan***
Sam Russell
Dr. Corey Russell
Goldie Landskroner
Gail and Lee Kwait
Ralph Kwait
Leon Kwait**
Herbert Walkin
Saundra Yaffe*
Becke J. Mann
Son, Samuel D. Mann and
Daughter, Janice G. Schott In Honor Of
Eta and Randy Auslander
45th Anniversary
Gail and Lee Kwait
In Memory Of
Barbara Straus
UT Heart and Vascular Lab, Cardiovascular/Electrophysiology Lab
Barbara Straus
Howard and Sharon Friedman
Barbara Straus
Bonnie and Jim Swartz**
Aron and Asia Wajskol***
Martha and Abe Birnbaum** Selma Master
Barbara Straus
Joan Duggan and Walter Stotz
Leonard Thal
Marjory Rusgo
LILY BARON FUND
Yahrzeits
Josephine Cousins
Barry and Beckie Cousins***
In Honor Of
Linda and Joel Beren- Marriage of Son
Janet Rogolsky
Joan and David Katz - Marriage of
Grandson
Janet Rogolsky
STEINBERG S.K.I.P. FUND
Yahrzeits
Milton Tarloff
Deann Shapiro**
HELEN FINK BURKE FUND
In Memory Of
Belle Swartz
Don and Elaine Green
Lois and Michael Burke**
SAM SCHWARTZ MINYAN
In Memory Of
Leonard Thal
Howard and Karen Rosenbaum
TRIBUTE
Yahrzeits
Bessie Fingerhut
Clara Sherman
Barry and Esther Sherman****
Julius Barry
Cathy and Michael Barry**
Louis Boyk
Charlotte Kominars, Geoffrey Siegel, Stephanie Brovenick*
Dorothy Schwartz
Eileen, Daniel and Dana Sharff***
Helen Boslov
Janice Oster*
Sol Oster
Janice Oster*
Esther Bracker
Marilyn J. Reinstein Vivian Reinstein
Marlene and Arnie Remer
Henry Remer
Marlene and Arnie Remer**
Dora Dalesman
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Baker**
Eileen Burg
Roslyn and Malcolm Berger*
Frances Swolsky
Sherry Phillips and Elaine Aubin
In Memory Of
Herb Racklin
Teddy and Kay Miller*
Belle Swartz
Steve and Debbie Dolgin
Leonard Thal
Teddy and Kay Miller*
WASSERSTROM CHAPEL FUND
Yahrzeits
Philip Wasserstrom
Adele Wasserstrom Millman
Dorothy Dorf
Karen Dorf***
Samuel Gallis
Sondra Gallis and Family
PhilipWasserstrom
Joe Wasserstrom Family
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
Yahrzeits
Susana Bernstein
Jonathan, Jeannette, Natalie,
Kayla Bernstein**
TORAH FUND
In Memory Of
Barbara Straus
Al Mintz and Cindy Palmer
Belle Swartz
Marvin and Paggy Damrauer
Lonnie and Roanne Katzman***
Leonard Thal
Evelyn Auslander
Sherrie Zaft
Phyllis Diamond
Jacob Friedes
Bill and Luann Garber
In Good Health
Dr. Howard Rosenberg
Gary and Ilene Damrauer
In Appreciation
Fagie Benstein
Bill and Luann Garber
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SUPPORTED BY
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO
YO U R C A M PA I G N G I F TS AT WO R K
3rd Annual
Toledo Jewish Film Festival
April-May 2015
Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem
Monday, April 13 | 7 p.m.
RED CARPET NIGHT
Running Time: 75 minutes, English
$5 per person
All films: Maumee Indoor Theatre
601 Conant St., Maumee, OH 43537
50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. & Mrs. Kraus
Thursday, April 16 | 1:30 p.m. (bus departs JCC/YMCA at 12:45 reservation required)
Running Time: 62 minutes
$5 per person (includes film, popcorn and soda)
Tickets can be purchased at the door on a first come,
first served basis. Seating is limited and may sell out.
Transportation will be available. A bus will depart at
6:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) from the Jewish
Federation campus (6465 Sylvania Avenue) before
each event with service to the Maumee Indoor Theater
and return to the Federation campus afterwards.
Limited seats reservation a must! Additional
information in Toledo Jewish News.
Ticket and bus reservations can be made by
contacting Hallie Freed at 419-724-0362 or
[email protected].
Payment is due at the time of reservation.
An American Tail
Sunday, April 19 | 4 p.m.
(Family pajama party and dinner)
Running Time: 81 minutes, English
$10 per family (includes dinner)
Magic Men
Monday, April 27 | 7 p.m.
Running Time: 100 minutes, English/Greek/Hebrew w/subtitles
$5 per person
Deli Man
Monday, May 4 | 7 p.m.
Running Time: 91 minutes, English/Yiddish with subtitles
$5 per person
Hester Street – 40th Anniversary
Monday, May 18 | 7 p.m.
Running Time: 90 minutes, English/Yiddish with subtitles
$5 per person
2015 Community Yom HaShoah Program
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Children of the Holocaust
One child remembering one child
A special commemoration featuring religious school students
Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
Congregation B’nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio
Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Ruth Fajerman Markowicz Holocaust Resource Center
Ruth Fajerman
Markowicz
Holocaust Resource Center
of Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
One child remembering one child will be
a powerful presentation by our religious
school students to remember the 1.5
million Jewish children who perished
in the Holocaust as individuals, not
merely as a collective number, so as to
personalize the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Followed by a community memorial
service led by clergy from Congregations
B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim and Temple
Shomer Emunim
For more information, please contact
Colette at 419-724-0361 or colette@
JewishToledo.org
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL
STAFF
Ivor Lichterman............................................ Hazzan
[email protected]
Howard Rosenbaum .........................Minyan Leader
Kim Brody ...................... Religious School Principal
[email protected]
Chuck Traugott .............. Synagogue Administrator
[email protected]
Congregation B’nai Israel
Bulletin
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Rhoda Miller ...... Community Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Brynna Post ..................................... Youth Director
[email protected]
Cindy Robertson ....................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep
[email protected]
Bruce Post ...................................... Men’s Club Rep
Sam Zack ......................................... USY President
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President ................................................... Jeff Bauer
Vice President of Administration ..... Alix Greenblatt
Vice President of Religious Affairs ..... Ellen Federman
Vice President of Youth Activities ..... Michael Portnoy
Secretary .......................................... Fran Weinblatt
Treasurer....................................... Stephen Goldberg
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Stuart Brody, David Friedes, Marc Glasser,
Sharon Joehlin, Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman,
Bruce Post, Cindy Robertson,Howard Rosenberg,
Jerry Russell, Debbie Spangenthal, Honorary
Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum
www.cbitoledo.org
Save the dates
Passover April 4 - 11
April 16-19 April 19 April 24 May 2 May 3 June 14 USY Regionals at Camp Wise
Yom HaShoah Program
Shabbat Luck
Closing RS Shabbat and Hero Presentation
Confirmation and last day Religious School
Annual Meeting and Picnic
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CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY
WE HAVE OUTGROWN OUR STORAGE AREAS
WITHIN OUR SYNAGOGUE BUILDING.
DONOR(S) WANTED TO HELP PURCHASE AND
INSTALL STORAGE SHED ADJACENT TO BUILDING.
APPROXIMATE COST $3500.