March - Kehilath Israel Synagogue

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KEHILATH ISRAEL’S
Vol. 49, Issue 3
March 2013
Traditional or Orthodox? An Old Joke
I have learned since coming to K.I. that many
refer to the synagogue as Orthodox (who are
concerned with Jewish law and custom) and
many others refer to it as Traditional (who
are more concerned with a traditional prayer
experience). I, like most engaged Jews of my
generation, feel more pulled toward the substance of Jewish
ethics and laws than I do the sentiments of traditions. There
is often a generational divide on this point.
There is an old joke which I imagine most of us have
heard before. A new rabbi comes to a well-established
congregation. Every week on Shabbos, a fight erupts
during the service. When it comes time to recite the
Shema, half of the congregants stand and the other half sits.
The half who stands say, “Of course we stand for the Shema.
It is the credo of Judaism. In my family, we have always
stood with the words of the Shema on our lips.” This is the
“traditional” type.
The half who remain seated say, “`No. According to the
Shulchan Arukh [the Code of Jewish Law], if you are seated
when you come to the Shema you remain seated.” This is
the “legal” type.
The people who are standing yell at the people who are
sitting “Stand up!” while the people who are sitting yell at
the people who are standing, “Sit down!” It’s destroying the
whole decorum of the service, and driving the rabbi crazy.
Finally, it’s brought to the rabbi’s attention that at a nearby
home for the aged is a ninety-eight-year-old man who was a
founding member of the congregation. So, in accordance with
Talmudic tradition, the rabbi appoints a delegation of three,
one who stands for the Shema, one who sits, and the rabbi
himself, to go interview the man.
They enter his room, and the man who stands for the Shema
rushes over to the old man and says: “Wasn’t it the tradition
in our congregation to stand for the Shema?” ‘No,” the old
man answers in a weak voice. “That wasn’t the tradition.” The
other man jumps in excitedly. “Wasn’t it the tradition in our
congregation to sit for the Shema?” “No,” the old man says.
“That wasn’t the tradition.”
At this point, the rabbi cannot control himself. He cuts in
angrily. Ì don’t care what the tradition was! Just tell them
one or the other. Do you know what goes on in services every
week—the people who are standing yell at the people who
are sitting, the people who are sitting yell at the people who
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Adar - Nisan 5773
There are many traditions we proudly
embrace at K.I. They guide and help us form
the core of our religious tenets.
One of the more remarkable records of
accomplishment is our “guaranteed” daily
minyan. For decades it would be a rare
occurrence, even when weather conditions
were challenging, that a loyal group of at least ten men would
not be davening in our shul.
Times have changed. The daily service is at risk. WE
NEED YOUR HELP!! As a result of evolving demographics,
there are fewer men that regularly can be counted on to attend.
Combined with congregant travel to Florida or Arizona as
“snowbirds” and less people who are committed to saying
kaddish, the ranks are further reduced.
For those who want to honor a parent, close relative or
loved one the minyan is a spiritual way of complying with
centuries of tradition. Remembering a parent, even years after
losing them, is ingrained in our culture. The daily service
allows someone to meet that moral and religious obligation
with pride.
The kaddish began as an Aramaic prayer about 2,000 years
ago. Reciting kaddish as a part of a memorial responsibility
can be traced as far back as 600 CE. Although there are no
absolute historical records; our historians believe it emanated
in part from the commandment to honor one’s parents.
I believe it extends beyond that basic historical practice. Our
ancestors were very smart. Saying kaddish is therapeutic, and
before the age of psychologists and counselors, it was recognized that requiring a reintegration back into the mainstream
through a prayer service, had a value. From personal experience and from observing others, this is a fundamental truth.
To continue this centuries old obligation, we need help from
the congregation. There are about 60 daily services monthly.
They require 10 adult men to make up a minyan. Many loyal
and wonderful people have dedicated time in the morning,
evening or both to be present and counted. However, it has
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Shabbat Schedule.............................................................................2
Cantor Shron’s Message...................................................................2
Anniversaries, Birthdays.................................................................4
Memorial Tablets............................................................................18
Donations.......................................................................................19
Calendar.........................................................................................23
SHABBAT SERVICES
CANTOR’S CORNER
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
On March 8th, we will be honoring two individuals from our K.I.
family who have gone above and beyond by giving our shul the most
precious possession they could; their time. Joe Pfefer and Harvey
Schifman have been selected as this year’s Minyannaires of the Year
for their dedication to insure that we continue to provide a daily minyan, morning and evening, for those from all around the community
who are saying kaddish for a loved one. If it weren’t for their steadfast
commitment, as well as the commitment of our other regular attendees, K.I. would
not be able to sustain this vital service to our members and to the general Jewish
community.
When I arrived 15 plus years ago, we had more than a minyan of men who came
to services morning and evening, every day of the week. It was a given that we
would have a minyan. The entire Jewish community knew that if they needed to
recite kaddish, they could always depend on K.I. to provide a minyan. Unfortunately, the original group of men who were the backbone of our daily minyan are
no longer here, and although we have a group of new individuals who have made
the commitment to be at services either daily or weekly, mornings or evenings, our
minyan is no longer a given. Almost daily over the past few months we have had
to scramble in the mornings and call people to come and make the minyan, and
for the first time in all the years I have been here, we failed to make the minyan on
one occasion when one of our members needed to say kaddish for a parent. Imagine if you came to shul on a yahrzeit for a parent and was not able to say kaddish
because we couldn’t muster up ten men out of five hundred members. This does
not speak well of our commitment to our Jewish ideals. Being Jewish is not about
B’nai Mitvah or High Holy Days and is not about what benefits are in it for me.
Living Jewishly is being responsible for one another and seeking out opportunities
to help our friends and neighbors. What better act of g’melut chassadim – acts of
loving kindness – can we do than insuring that our fellow Jews have a secure place
to help them at a time when they grieve for a loved one?
I ask you to commit one weekday service to our shul per week, either morning
or evening, it’s your choice. Joe and Harvey, as well as our other regular minyannaires have answered the call by saying hineni – I am here! Can we count on you?
Hazzan Jeffrey A. Shron
Candlelighting* ...........................5:52 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat .......................6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
SHABBAT PARAH
GUEST SPEAKER - RON SMITH
Morning Service..........................9:00 A.M.
Mincha.........................................5:50 p.m.
Havdalah......................................6:53 p.m.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Candlelighting*............................6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat..........................6:10 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
SHABBAT HAHODESH
RABBI MANDL SPEAKING
CHAI ANNIVERSARY KIDDUSH
Mincha.........................................6:00 p.m.
Havdalah......................................7:01 p.m.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Candlelighting*............................7:07 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat.........................6:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Mincha.........................................6:30 P.M.
Havdalah......................................8:08 P.M.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22
CAVIAR FAMILY JEWISH
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
WEEKEND
Kabbalat Shabbat..........................6:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
SHABBAT HAGADOL
Mincha..........................................7:00 P.M.
Havdalah......................................8:15 P.M.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Kabbalat Shabbat..........................6:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Morning Service............................9:00 A.M.
Mincha..........................................7:20 P.M.
Havdalah.......................................8:21 P.M.
*NO LATER THAN
DEADLINE FOR THE
APRIL ISSUE OF
THE FOCAL POINT IS
MARCH 8
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Rav Shmuly cont’d from page 1.................
are standing—”. “Ah! That was the
tradition!” the old man says.
The story, of course, is intended to
be a joke but there is a message here.
There are those who like the feeling of
Judaism (traditional) and there are those
that feel bound by the laws of Judaism
(orthodox). There may be disagreement
about what my grandfather did vs. what
the Jewish books of law say. It is okay
(and even good and crucial!) to have
disagreement about such holy and
important issues. It means so much to
us. But we always, within disagreement,
maintain a culture of respect for each
other and the different origins of our
faith and commitment. As we grow
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and evolve as a community, may we
continue to honor our laws and traditions
in a community of shared values and
respect.
Many blessings!
Rav Shmuly
Remember!
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March 2013/Adar - Nisan 5773
BAT MITZVAH
SATURDAY MINCHA SERVICE
MARCH 16, 2013
President’s cont’d from page 1.................
Amanda Janine Sokol
Drs. Shari and Michael Sokol are delighted to announce
the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Amanda Janine (Meira
Yonina) at Shabbat Mincha service on Saturday, March 16, at
6:30 p.m. in the Maurice D. Solomon Sanctuary.
Amanda is the granddaughter of Harriet Baron and the late
Dr. Philip Baron of Providence, RI and Edna Sokol and the
late Eugene Sokol of Akron, OH.
Amanda is a seventh-grader at the Hyman Brand Hebrew
Academy. She studies dance and enjoys performing plays
onstage. She is a devoted Young Judaean, and has attended
Camp Young Judaea Midwest in Waupaca, WI for four
consecutive summers. She attended her first CYJ camp
session at the age of eight while her older brother and sister,
Alex and Felicia, worked there as counselors. She has been
formally recognized at camp for being a “huggy bear” and
for her infectious laugh.
Amanda is grateful to her family, friends, and K.I.
community for their support at this special time in her life.
become almost a daily practice to make calls to a few close
by people who throw on clothes and arrive quickly to make
the minyan. Their patience and cooperation is understandably
wearing thin. Some days they are not sufficient to make up
the shortfall.
In recent weeks, services have been delayed or in a few
cases actually cancelled because of the inability to make the
required ten. It is the responsibility of our leadership to make
sure this is not a recurring theme.
How can you help? Every capable male member should
consider volunteering for ONE service monthly. Either morning or evening would be deeply appreciated. Find a good time
and stick to a schedule which our rabbi, hazzan and gabbai
can rely on.
The time required is minimal, it is a mitzvah and you will
get even more in return. You have heard it said many times
that the highest form of giving is done anonymously with
nothing expected in return. This will make you feel good and
it provides a great service to those attending to comply with
our religious beliefs.
Pick up the phone or just walk in. Set a date and make it
“your” day to attend. You will be better for the experience.
Steve Osman,
President
SIMCHA TREE LEAF
DEDICATIONS
IN HONOR OF
SUSAN AND JERRY KLOPPER'S
50TH ANNIVERSARY 2-10-2013
BERNARD & CAROLE ELLIS & FAMILY
NORMAN & CLARA LEVINE & FAMILY
MORRIS FINGERSH SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
The Trustees of the Morris Fingersh Scholarship Trust Fund are now prepared to proceed with the disbursement of
the funds from the trust set up by the late Morris Fingersh. The income from the trust is to be used to provide financial
assistance to deserving students at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy.
All students of the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy are eligible. Application requests for financial assistance should
be sent after March 15 to:
Trustees of the Morris Fingersh Trust
c/o Kehilath Israel Synagogue,10501 Conser Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.
ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15, 2013
ABSOLUTELY NO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE
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CONGREGANTS MARCH BIRTHDAYS
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
We want to wish a Happy Birthday to all of the
following congregants who are celebrating their
birthdays this month:
Joel Agron, Albert Bamberger, Leonid Bashmakov, Shirley
Beiser, Laura Belozer, Susan Choucroun, Melvin Cosner,
Sylvia Cosner, Judith Droskin, Abraham Eastman, Harold
Esrig, Isak Federman, Eunice Fox, William Gallas, Isabelle
Gallas, Paul Gershon, Cristina Gillom, Lisa Glatt, Sara
Gordon, Rose Gross, Sylvana Hammer, Morris Horowitz,
Robin Jaffe, Rosalyn Jacobson, Ilene Kaplan, Jonathan Katz,
Elaine Klugman, Maury Kohn, Mikhail Kosiborod, Ben
Kutler, Sofiya Lapidus, Erwin LaPine, Betty Lesky, Debra
Levin, David Levine, Howard Levitan, Marjorie Lipsky,
Dorothy Mondschein, Natalie Myer, William Oliver, Tatyana
Oskotsky, Steven Pack, Shirley Rose, Ben-Zion Rosenblum,
Diane Rozenberg, Rela Rozenberg, Doris Rubin, Carole
Schifman, Eileen Smith, Joseph Smuckler, Gene Soloff,
Arnold Tropp, Simon Wajcman, Edward Warren, Elizabeth
Waxman, Susan Winston.
3 Shelley & Aaron Rissien (30)
3 Laura & Justin Belozer (1)
11 Ann & Gregory Geier (24)
15 Janet & James Stone (26)
17 Harriett & Stanley Katz (67)
22 Elinore & Ben Kutler (71)
Ellen & Dr. Jay Portnoy (33)
23 Vicky & Andre Kulikov (22)
24 Ellen & Maurice Soltz (45)
25 Madeline & Abbott Zolotor (51)
Sherri & Jonathan Jacobs (6)
Olga & Yakov Dreyer (55)
31 Faya & Yury Portnoy (41)
MARCH YOUTH BIRTHDAYS
The congregation expresses sincere wishes for a speedy
recovery to Ann Federman, Rhetta Goldstein, Phillip
Goodbinder, Ben Kutler, Erwin LaPine, Lilian Lipschuetz,
and to all other members of the congregation and community
who have been ill or hospitalized.
Emily Ruben, Jeremy Gutovitz, Ashlyn Agron, Jonathan
Kosiborod, Katianne Tannenwald, Mark Kricsfeld, Jordan
Levin, Samuel Kosiborod, Adam Schlozman, Benjamin
Siegel.
THE FOCAL POINT OF
KEHILATH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
(913) 642-1880 FAX: (913) 642-7332
...We thank Isabelle Gallas, Edie Ommerman, Eunice and
Sheldon Snitz, Shirley Burdick our gracious volunteers who
make themselves available to assist office staff.
...To Bonnie Blend and Irene Blend on preparing the
February Chai Anniversary Kiddush.
RABBI SHMULY YANKLOWITZ
Senior Rabbi
HAZZAN JEFFREY A. SHRON
Cantor
ELIZABETH PEDEN
Executive Director
GEVURA DAVIS
Director, K.I. Fred Devinki Eitz Chaim Religious School
...to Shoshana and Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz on the birth
of a girl, Amiella Rachel.
...to Chaia and Aron Mandl on the recent Bar Mitzvah of
their son, Samuel Harrison, which took place in Jerusalem
on January 31. Also to the grandparents, Barbara and
Rabbi Herbert Mandl.
...to Clara and Norman Levine on the recent Bar Mitzvah
of their grandson, Louis Pires, son of Lori and Bruce Hertzfield. Also to the great-grandfather, Leon Katzberg.
...to Betty Mittleman on the engagement of her granddaughter, Shana Marie Glass to Ray Bronson West.
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ALLEGRA SHANBERG, Editor
STEVE OSMAN, President
RABBI HERBERT J. MANDL, PH.D.
Rabbi Emeritus
SAM DEVINKI,
Honorary President for Life
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MINYANNAIRES OF THE YEAR
Harvey Schifman was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Meyer and Ida Schifman,
both of blessed memory. Harvey has lived most of his life in Kansas City. He has
two brothers and a sister. The family has always belonged to Kehilath Israel where
Harvey became a Bar Mitzvah 57 years ago at the Meyer & Rockhill location.
Harvey spent his high school years in a special boarding school in Tucson, Arizona, due
to severe asthma and then came home to work in his father’s business, Schifman Printing.
He has been attending the daily minyan for two and a half years and feels it has made
his life better. Because of vision problems, he has trouble reading the prayer book but
follows the service as best he can. He lives very close to the synagogue so it is easy
for him to come to services. The minyan is very important to him.
Harvey is a big sports fan, particularly the KC Royals, no matter what position
they finish in the American League Central Division. He is also very fond of the
KU basketball team.
He is very close to his brothers, Bob and Joe, and sister, Sandy Weinstein, and
speaks to them on a daily basis. Family is very important to him. His father always
told him that family is everything.
Harvey is very proud to have been selected as a Minyannaire of the Year.
Joseph Michael Pfefer was born to Lillian z''l & David Pfefer z''l on November
6th, 1953. He is the eldest of four brothers, Eli, Aaron, and Daniel Pfefer, and a half
brother, Bob Swadley.
Joe became a Bar Mitzvah at Beth Shalom and was a member of its Junior and then
Senior Choir. He graduated from Barstow in 1972 as part of its first coed class. He has
been a member of K.I. for over 35 years.
On April 4, 1981 Joe married Janet Beth Shalinsky z’’l. They were married for
almost 29 years until her passing on July 1, 2010. Pam Reiz (Irwin & Janice Lapine’s
daughter) was shadkin for Joe’s shiddach to Debby Berger, and they married on
December 2, 2012.
One of Joe’s hobbies is beekeeping. He is amazed at Hashem’s creations and what
the bees have the ability to do. Joe says that without honeybees, there would be less
fruits and vegetables to grace our tables. He also marvels at the healing abilities of
honey for cuts & wounds and as well as its many other health benefits.
Another passion of Joe’s is Qigong. He is currently training for level II of Qigong
modality under the tutelage of Justin Orth.
Joe is president of Jade Alarm Co., Kansas City’s only independent U.L. Certified
Central Station & Installation Company. In today’s era of impersonal business
practices, Joe takes pride in the personal touch and care given to his customers.
Jade’s surveillance system helped apprehend the thieves who stole the roof top air
conditioners at K.I. Synagogue last year. Joe is proud that Jade Alarm employs the
largest KP radio alarm telemetry network in the country, with equipment produced by
an Israeli firm.
Joe is the chairman of the False Alarm Task Force for the local alarm association and
a certified Level I technician by the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association. He
is also a member of ASIS - American Society of Industrial Security. Joe has also held
the position as president of the local Kansas City Burglar & Fire Alarm Association.
Joe is the liaison between K.I. Synagogue and the Yachad Kosher Food Pantry. Joe
likes the policy that Yachad clients do not have to fill out forms or prove they need of
food assistance. He asks every K.I. member to assist in filling the BLUE YACHAD
FOOD BARREL with ONLY KOSHER items to help ensure that members of the
Jewish community can have a kosher Passover.
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REACH OUT AND TOUCH
Kehilath Israel Synagogue is beginning a wonderful year of
community service projects. Please discuss with your family what
you want to participate in and either call Rochelle Kanter at
913.681.8224 or email thekanters@juno.com, and Rochelle will
then connect with the agency and schedule the date. We have a
variety of places to meet everyone's interests. Some of them require
just a few families whereas others require a larger group, but it is
up to our K.I. families to respond and care enough to REACH OUT
AND TOUCH others in need. There will be a separate date scheduled
in the fall for our annual Mitzvah Day, but needs are ongoing and
available for volunteers to help at any time.
Ronald McDonald House: Cook for Kids is a program where the
whole family can either take food or cook at the Ronald McDonald
house to have meals ready for the families of the children in the
hospital. KIDS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS ALONG WITH
ADULTS.
Harvesters: On Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights they
are open until 8:00 pm and need people to unpack boxes and sort
food. KIDS 6 AND OLDER CAN PARTICIPATE.
Children’s Mercy Hospital: On a Monday or Wednesday evening
they need a group of 10 people who are 18 years of age or older to
do crafts, find fun entertainment or play games with the kids in the
hospital. You can form your own group or join in another group.
Participants need to supply their own ideas and items.
Elmwood Cemetery: Rake and work the landscape at the cemetery any Sunday.. KIDS WELCOME OF ANY AGE.
Mitzvah Garden at the Temple: Work in the garden to clean it
up and plant. All food items donated to food pantry, Blue Valley
multiservice center and Grandview food projects. KIDS WELCOME
OF ANY AGE.
Savelink: They have 8 properties needing outdoor work or participate in food drive throughout the year. They offer housing and
services to patients with HIV, AIDS, or mental illness.
Temple Soup Kitchens: Join the Temple B'nai Jehudah to visit
either the Independence soup kitchen on Mondays from 5:00-7:00
pm or the Olathe soup kitchen every other month. They also help
in the clothes closets and children's area.
KC Kosher Meals: Cook at Torah Learning Center for Jewish
families. Participants provide all items to cook.
Special Olympics: In late September they need help on two
Sundays to keep score and help run the soccer tournaments. KIDS
WELCOME.
Habitat for Humanity: They will set up a special Sunday for
us if we have 15 or more people to do a build in the community.
Every one of these projects is worthwhile and these organizations
are so appreciative of any support you can give. They are wonderful
opportunities to teach voluntarism to your children and/or grandchildren; they are spiritually uplifting and you will get as much as
you give. Certainly there should be one or two in which you have
interest. Any other ideas you have please send them to Rochelle.
We have tried to find projects kids can attend so they have a chance
to get involved in their community. Even toddlers are welcome if
supervised at the above projects.
Mitzvot begins at home and then need to be carried out to
others, so please call or email to volunteer some of your time.
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SAM LUBOWICZ’S SPEECH AT SHABBAT
SERVICES ON FEBRUARY 2:
Shabbat Shalom everyone. I would to start by thanking Rabbi
Yanklowitz for the opportunity to address the congregation.
Recently, I was elected PRESIDENT of my BBYO chapter,
TWO's AZA. For those of you who might not know what BBYO is,
it stands for B’nai Brith Youth Organization. It is a youth group for
Jewish high schoolers, and I can proudly say, the biggest organized
youth group in the world today.
My chapter has a long and distinguished history. It is the second
oldest chapter on a list that now proudly has over 500 active chapters.
Having the opportunity to serve as president is a special honor
to me and one of the greatest moments of my life.
This honor allows me to develop my ability in leadership as I
work with my board to benefit the chapter.
Active and consistent involvement in Judaism and synagogue life
is an integral part of BBYO life and a major cardinal in the BBYO
handbook, our SECOND most important bible. Our commitment
to our Jewish faith and all of the responsibilities associated with it
distinguishes us from all others.
In my role as youth leader, I take very seriously the responsibility
to continue the work of all those before me so that I leave my
chapter better and stronger than ever.
I want to publicly state that I could not meet this challenge
without the foundation and education that I brought from my
upbringing at K.I.
It is thru K.I. and BBYO that I will go to college as a confident
and proud Jewish student. Thank you all and Shabbat shalom.
NATALIE M FASHION SHOW
Clapping and whistles filled the Convention Center on Sunday,
January 13, 2013, thanks to a fashion show sponsored by Natalie
M, our own Natalie and Myra Nearenberg. Thank you to the
K.I. models for their financial participation. Natalie M donates
100% of the money collected back to the institution and in this
case K.I. The models who participated commented on how
professional and smooth the show was set up. Everyone, both
models and audience, truly enjoyed the show. Thank you so much
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K.I. Rabbinic Intern
Rav Avram Mlotek
Returns!
Weekend of
March 15-17
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
These are the very abbreviated minutes of the January 24, 2013 Board Meeting. Members are always welcome to see the
full version that will be on file in the office. At each Board of Directors’ meeting, a time has been reserved for members
of the congregation to attend and voice their opinion or ask questions on any item. Everyone is encouraged to attend and
observe the process in person.
The following matters were raised or acted on at the meeting:
1. The Board voted to approve a parsonage allowance for Rabbi Yanklowitz and Hazzan Shron as allowed and provided
for under the IRS code.
2. A 3 year contract with 4 T Lawn for lawn and grounds maintenance was approved.
3. An agreement to Loan a Non-Kosher Torah to Children’s Mercy Hospital for their new multi-million non-denominational
chapel was discussed and approved.
4. A motion was made and passed that for any future gifts of synagogue property in excess of $2,500 or loaning of that
property for more than 10 days had to be approved by a majority of the Board of Directors in a personal meeting. The gift
of a Torah to the hurricane damaged synagogue in New York was discussed. The conclusion was that this was a wonderful
gesture of tzedakah that K.I. should be proud of, but there should be restrictions in place for future transactions. These would
protect against situations that may not be as compelling and provide guideline for action.
4. It was announced that Valerie Bordy is to be honored at a special Shabbat on April 27, for her many hours of work on
behalf of K.I. and as Chairman of the Chesed Committee.
5. Sam Gould, as announced by Rabbi Yanklowitz made a $20,000 contribution to establish a social action program.
Through grants and other means the intent is to stimulate thoughtful and innovative programs. Guidelines are to be created
and reported on at the next board meeting.
6. A three year contract was approved with Metromedia Publications (Chronicle). As K.I. has done in prior years, Metromedia would provide the marketing, design and printing for the AD Book/Directory. K.I. would retain the underwriter gift,
donor page income and a portion of the ad money raised. There would no risk or expense for K.I.
7. The Caviar Scholar in Residence program was discussed. Everyone acknowledged the wonderful quality of speakers
and their inspirational impact. What was of concern was the use of a mechitza because of the opposition expressed by many
congregants. After a very thoughtful and thorough discussion these are the conclusions reached: 1. K.I. is not receptive to
a mechitza for anything other than special occasions. 2. Only two of the next four speakers would require a mechitza which
was approved. This was in part because K.I., through Rabbi Yanklowitz, had already committed to these speakers that there
would be a mechitza, and it seemed appropriate to honor that position. 4. For Rabbi Berman here for the Shavuot service,
an alternative service in the chapel for non-mechitza participants would be created. 8. For ALL future events, ONLY THE
BOARD may approve a mechitza by a majority vote at a personal meeting. The conclusion was that we needed to honor
our guests but not change our identity.
9. Modifications to the constitution were distributed for consideration and vote at the next Board meeting in Feburary.
10. An interim temporary budget was approved pending further evaluation and consideration of the budget submitted. It
is scheduled to be voted on in February.
IN MEMORIAM
May the G-d of Mercy sustain and comfort those who have suffered the loss of dear ones. The Kehilath Israel
family extends deepest sympathy to our bereaved families of:
MARVIN KRUG
(Husband of Olga Krug)
MARIE ROSNER
JOSEPH GOLMAN
ABE BUCKSNER
(Father of Brian Bucksner)
DAVIDA MARKOWITZ
EUGENE COHEN
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Passover Schedule
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 - 13 NISAN
BEDIKAT CHAMETZ: (The searching of the house for leaven after
dark, with the recitation of the appropriate benedictions.)
MONDAY, MARCH 25 - 14 NISAN
SHACHARIT...................................................................7:00 A.M.
FOLLOWED BY SIYYUM BECHORIM
(Feast of the first born who attend the completion of
a Talmudic learning.)
BREAKFAST OF THE FIRST BORN
FINAL TIME FOR EATING CHAMETZ........................11:22 A.M.
BIUR CHAMETZ...........................................................12:22 P.M.
(Burning of the Chametz)
Candlelighting (no later than)..............................................7:16 P.M.
MINCHA (Followed by Yom Tov Maariv)...........................7:25 P.M.
FIRST SEDER (in the home)...............................................8:16P.M.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 - 15 NISAN
FIRST DAY OF PASSOVER
Exodus 12:21-51: Numbers 28:16-25
Haftarah: Joshua 3:5-7; 5:2-15; 6:1,27
FESTIVAL SERVICE..................................................... 9:00 A.M.
KIDDUSH FOLLOWING SERVICES
MINCHA AND MAARIV..................................................7:25 P.M.
Candlelighting (no earlier than).........................................8:17 P.M.
SECOND SEDER (in the home, after dark)........................ 8:17 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 - 16 NISAN
SECOND DAY OF PASSOVER
Leviticus 22:26-23:44; Numbers 28:16-25
Haftarah: II Kings 23:1-9;21-25
FESTIVAL SERVICE...................................................... 9:00 A.M.
HAVDALAH......................................................................8:18 P.M.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 - 17 NISAN
CHOL HAMOED PESACH
SHACHARIT....................................................................7:00 A.M.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 - 18 NISAN
CHOL HAMOED PESACH
SHACHARIT......................................................................7:00 A.M.
Candlelighting (no later than)............................................7:20 P.M.
MINCHA AND KABBALAT SHABBAT.......................... 6:45 P.M.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 30 - 19 NISAN
SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED PESACH
Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14
SHABBAT SERVICE (Shir Hashiurim)..........................9:00 A.M.
Kiddush following services
MINCHA and Seudah Shlishith........................................7:20 P.M.
HAVDALAH......................................................................8:21 P.M.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - 20 NISAN
CHOL HAMOED PESACH
SHACHARIT SERVICE...................................................9:00 A.M.
Candlelighting (no earlier than)..........................................7:22 P.M.
MINCHA (FOLLOWED BY YOM TOV MAARIV)..........7:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 1 - 21 NISAN
SEVENTH DAY OF PESACH
Exodus 13:17-15:26; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51
FESTIVAL SERVICE...................................................... 9:00 A.M.
MINCHA AND YOM TOV MAARIV................................ 7:30 P.M.
Candlelighting (no earlier than)..........................................8:23 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2 - 22 NISAN
EIGHTH DAY OF PESACH
Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6
FESTIVAL SERVICE....................................................... 9:00 A.M.
(Yizkor will be recited)
MINCHA ...........................................................................7:30 P.M.
MAARIV followed by
HAVDALAH..................................................................... 8:24 P.M.
Chametz is permitted after.................................................8:45 P.M.
BREAD AND PASTRY SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASED
UNTIL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
PASSOVER CANDLELIGHTING
Monday, March 25 (no later than)....................................7:16 P.M.
Tuesday, March 26 (no earlier than)................................. 8:17 P.M.
Friday, March 29 (no later than)........................................7:20 P.M.
Sunday, March 31 (no later than).....................................7:22 P.M.
Monday, April 1 (no earlier than)................................... 8:23 P.M.
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WHAT IS CHAMETZ?
A) Wheat, barley, rye, oats and spelt that have undergone the process of fermentation through the medium of water are termed by the
halachah as chametz. The laws concerning the consumption of chametz apply to any quantity thereof, as well as to any item containing
chametz, whether solid, liquid or gaseous. This means that we are not allowed to eat any bread, crackers, cake, cereals, etc., nor drink
beer, whiskey or similar grain alcoholic beverages, nor use any grain vinegar and the like. Products such as sponge cakes and macaroons
sold in bakeries are forbidden unless products are under strict rabbinic supervision and labeled "Kosher For Passover."
B) As a precautionary measure, leguminous plants or pods have been traditionally included in the category of chametz for Ashkenazic
Jews. Included in this category are items such as peas, corn, beans (including string beans), millet, rice, lentils, buckwheat and peanuts.
However, the oil derived therefrom is permissible according to some Halachic authorities.
C) No cereals, Dextri-maltose, or other baby food containing chametz or produced there from may be used. In their stead, matzah
cereals and other non-chametz substitutes are easily obtainable. Leguminous baby foods may be used if prepared and served in separately
kept utensils.
SELLING THE CHAMETZ
Any chametz owned by a Jew during the entire eight days of Passover is forbidden for actual and future use forever. After as much
chametz as possible is disposed, there still remains in our possession chametz which is stored away, including such things as our nonPassover pots, pans, dishes and utensils. In order to fully comply with the laws of Passover, these objects must be disposed of through
formal sale to a non-Jew.
All such chametz in your possession should be collected and locked up or put away in a carefully locked place until after Passover. All
such removal of chametz must take place not later than the morning of the eve of Passover.
Rabbi Mandl will act on your behalf to sell your chametz to a non-Jew. An envelope is enclosed for this purpose, as well as to enable
you to contribute to the Benevolent Fund for distribution of funds to the needy, and charities for Pesach and throughout the year.
This transaction is a completely legal one giving the non-Jew all rights of ownership over that chametz. After the conclusion of Passover, your agent may repurchase the chametz from the non-Jew. However, none of this chametz sold may be touched until it has been
repurchased. It is, therefore, necessary for you to wait at least one half hour after Pesach ends before using this chametz to enable your
rabbi time to repurchase it.
In order to be strictly kosher for Passover and even
kosher during the year, one must sell one’s chametz!
Actual grain products such as bread, cookies and cake should really be totally disposed of and not locked away over Passover. The
types of things that may be stored away are canned goods and various other types of products that may be grain derivatives, but not in
any cookie, cake or cracker form.
If you keep Passover carefully, do not spoil your being Pesadik by either going into your chametz materials before it is completely dark
on the eighth day of Passover or by buying bread the night after Passover is over (to be explained further on).
GOING AWAY FOR PESACH?
Even if you are going away for Pesach - even if well in advance of the holiday, you must still search for chametz on the last night you
are in town and sell your chametz through the synagogue.
GENERAL CAUTION
The label, Kosher for Passover, in Hebrew or English, accompanying or even attached to a food product, does not of itself imply that
the product is Kosher for Passover—and should be examined closely as to the reliability of the label.
SPECIFIC FOODS & PRODUCTS
Milk and Other Dairy Products - Passover milk will be produced under the Robert's label and must be specifically marked Kosher
for Passover. There will be other dairy products, such as cheeses, butter, etc. under such names as Sealtest, Friendship, Breakstone
available at selected Hen House and Price Chopper supermarkets as well as Pesadik hard cheeses from the East.
Kosher Bakeries, Delicatessens and Meat Markets You may not purchase bread or cake immediately on the evening of the last day of Passover, Tuesday evening, April 2. Bread and
chametz pastries are permitted beginning Wednesday morning, April 3.
Grain Products - All grain products, including cereals and breakfast foods are chametz. Matzot, cakes, macaroons and egg noodles
must be prepared under strict authoritative rabbinic supervision if they are to be used for Passover.
Dextrose and Malts - These are not to be used.
Oils, Fats and Shortenings - Cottonseed oils, pure vegetable shortening, mayonnaise, and salad dressing may be used if bearing authoritative certification. Some people do not use peanut oil even if marked Kosher for Passover. If in doubt use other Kosher for Passover marked oil. Wesson Oil should be available Kosher for Passover only if so marked. All olive oil brands are automatically Kosher for
Passover if extra virgin, provided the product is kosher year-round, such as if it bears a
or another kosher symbol that is acceptable.
Spices and Condiments - It is advisable that such items as pepper, cinnamon, sugar and coffee, etc. should not be used unless the
container bears a proper endorsement. Granulated sugar may be used provided a new bag of sugar is purchased. Domino sugar cubes
and brown sugar is kosher for Passover, as is the 4 pound package of Crystal Sugar and C&H, available at local grocers. Confectionery
sugar is not Kosher for Passover. Domino Sugar is also available at all Walgreens Pharmacies.
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- all are kosher for Passover. Baking Powder requires Passover symbol.
Baking Soda
Salt - Any brand without iodine, maltodextrin and dextrose may be used. Morton’s non-iodized salt may be used provided a new
container is purchased. The heavy kosher salt is kosher for Passover and all year round.
Syrups and Preserves - These should not be used unless they carry a valid endorsement.
Dried Fruits - It is advisable that any dried fruits should not be used unless they carry a signed endorsement as being Kosher for Passover.
Coffee - Instant and regular coffee requires special Pesach supervision, except for Folgers and Taster's Choice. All regular ground
coffees with the OU may be used on Pesach without special Pesach supervision with the exception of Nescafe Instant Coffee; decaffeinated requires Pesach supervision. Brim, Maxwell House, Sanka, Maxim and Yuban have special Pesach supervision. - No coffee
made with chicory is Kosher for Passover. Starbucks flavor lock bags and regular coffee have an OUP - but one may not purchase
fresh coffee at a Starbucks store on Passover.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - All fresh fruits and vegetables, except legumes as mentioned above, are Kosher for Passover. However,
special care should be taken that these fruits and vegetables be washed properly. Warning - Red Potatoes are kosher - but only those
without coloring added. Coloring may be chametz.
Frozen Fruit - Frozen (unsweetened and without syrup) fruits are automatically Kosher for Passover.
Frozen Vegetables - Due to production of packaging of pasta products in some frozen vegetable plants, we cannot recommend any
frozen vegetables unless they are certified as specifically Kosher for Passover.
Detergents - Many of the powdered brands of detergents that are kosher year-round may be used for Passover without special certification. All Proctor & Gamble liquid detergents are Kosher for Passover. An alternative is that some brands carry a symbol
or
P. Most of these brands may be used without question. Dawn, Ajax, Ivory, Joy and Palmolive are okay without Passover supervision.
All Silver Polish - does not require supervision. Use a new jar.
Toiletries - Proctor & Gamble toothpastes, shampoos, deodorants, and contact lens solutions may be used for Passover. All unflavored
dental floss are kosher for Passover.
or
P. There are usually pink packages
Sweetener - Pillsbury Sweet #10 and Nutra Sweet (not Equal) carry a symbol
of sweetener available from Israel at Hen House. Splenda is not kosher for Passover.
Tea - Any non-flavored tea that is fresh without additives is fine.
Tuna - The hydrolyzed protein in tuna contains chametz or kitnikyot. Make sure it is Kosher L’Pesach.
Juice -Tropicana “Pure Premium,” Citrus Hill, and all USDA Grade A frozen unsweetened juice without added Vitamin C or citric acid
are Kosher for Passover. Non-frozen Tropicana orange juice needs to have Kosher for Passover on the carton.
Wine - Most major “kosher” brands such as Kedem and Carmel are Kosher for Passover. Nevertheless for a wine to be kosher for
Passover it must say Kosher for Passover. The Manischewitz wines must have a "P" on the label or say Kosher for Passover for it to
be Kosher for Passover. Some of the wine products during the year do contain chametz and that line is not automatically Kosher for
Passover unless it says so. Please note, that by K.I. standards, Mogen David wine is neither Kosher for Passover nor kosher year round.
Candies - Only those candies which have authoritative rabbinic endorsement on each wrapper, or else come in a tightly sealed box
with the rabbinic endorsement printed - but not pasted - on the container may be used.
Matzot Shmurah (Special Matzot) - According to many authorities it is required that the three matzot used during the Seder service itself
be a special variety. They are made from rainwater and special flour and are prepared similarly to the actual matzot that were used when
the Jews left Egypt. These matzot are available at Hen House at 117th & Roe. I urge you to use Matzot Shmurah for your Seder plate.
Colas and Soft Drinks - Colas and soft drinks, regular and diet, if available must have a Passover certification on the bottle top or
imprinted on the neck or somewhere on the container.
Bottled Water - all are kosher for Passover if unflavored.
HOW DOES ONE “KASHER”?
Since we are not permitted to have any trace of chametz in our food during Passover, special attention must be given to dishes and
utensils. It is, of course, best to use dishes and utensils specially set aside for Passover use. However, under certain conditions, some
of the utensils used throughout the year may also be used on Passover. They must be "kashered," i.e., prepared in a special manner for
use on Passover.
The purging process which renders the utensils fit (kasher) for Passover use removes whatever has been absorbed in the utensil. Purging
may be carried out in two ways, either by boiling or by glowing. If the absorption of food in the pores of the utensils occurred through
boiling, then briskly boiling water will extract it. If, however, the absorption occurred through heating processes other than boiling, we
have to resort to glowing the utensils, thus destroying any trace of the absorption.
The following utensils and vessels may not be kashered for Passover use:
a. earthenware, china porcelain, ceramics, crockery, enamelware and plastic
b. glassware such as Pyrex and ovenware which is used for cooking or preserving
c. those that cannot be properly cleaned before purging, such as sieves, graters or bottles with narrow necks
d. utensils or vessels that have crevices which cannot be reached
e. utensils that may be damaged by hot water
f. knives with glued on or attached plastic or wooden handles
All of the above are to be stored away over Passover.
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The kashering process is as follows: Metal utensils used for cooking are first scrubbed and washed, then kept without being used for
at least twenty-four hours, and finally placed in a kettle or vat of boiling water and then rinsed off in cold water afterwards. This applies to silverware and small pots and utensils. To kasher pots, fill with water to the very top, heat until water is boiling, then place hot
iron or stone inside so that the boiling water may run over the sides of the pot. Metal saucepans and frying pans with plastic or wooden
handles cannot be kashered.
All metal utensils (no plastic handles) used for baking, roasting or frying cannot be kashered by the above method—by boiling—since
absorbed materials can be cleansed only through the same method through which they are absorbed; in this case, through baking, roasting
or frying. Accordingly, such metal utensils to be kashered must first be washed to remove any adhered surface particles and then either
placed directly on or in a fire whose heat is maximally turned up. In general, the way in which metal utensils are used is the way in
which they are kashered, e.g., if they are directly on or in the fire, then they have to be kashered by fire; if with water, then by water, etc.
MixMasters - Even if new bowls and beaters are purchased and set aside for Passover use, MixMasters are permitted for Passover
only if they have been professionally cleaned, because the splattering of dough mixtures can enter the beater head. All the major appliance companies will provide this service or, of course, it is easy enough and inexpensive enough to have a Pesadika unit for Passover.
Plastic Dishes - Plastic dishes and tablecloths may be used on Passover, provided they were never used with chametz. Wax paper,
aluminum and silver foil may be used.
Glass Vessels - Glassware not ordinarily used for hot foods may be made fit for Pesach use by soaking in water for three consecutive
days, changing the water every twenty-four hours. This does not apply to whiskey glasses, nor to Pyrex.
Microwave Ovens - Microwave ovens may be used on Chol HaMoed Pesach (not on Shabbat and Yom Tov). To prepare your microwave
for the holiday, clean the oven thoroughly, if at all possible leave unused for 24 hours. Fill a large paper container with water and bring
to a boil. Preferably, the glass tray should not be kashered and used. Use either a new one or paper goods. If you use your microwave
on a regular basis for cooking meats etc. from scratch (not heating or defrosting), some authorities feel that microwaves should not be
used or kashered for Passover.
Kashering of Ranges - Every part of the oven which may have been reached by food during the year must be thoroughly cleansed and
scraped. The oven and range must then be heated to a maximum. Some people who are very meticulous kasher their stoves with a small
hand unit, though heating to a maximum with just the oven itself is acceptable to most authorities.
Dishwashers - Metal dishwashers can easily be made kosher for Passover by scrubbing and boiling. Unfortunately, most dishwashers
are not metal. Therefore, at the very least, to use a plastic or ceramic dishwasher one must have different racks for Passover only, and
many authorities do not permit the use of a dishwasher at all on Passover unless it is new or all metal.
K.I. recommends not using your dishwasher on Passover unless it is metal on the inside or new.
PASSOVER SCHEDULE
Mechirat Chametz - Ritual disposal of chametz by the traditional form of “sale” can be arranged until Monday morning, March 25,
9:00 a.m., by contacting any member of our clergy at the synagogue office. No arrangements can be made after 9:00 a.m.
Bedikat Chametz - The searching of the house for leaven should take place Sunday evening, March 24, after dark, with the recitation
of the appropriate benedictions, to be found on the opening page of the Passover Haggadah.
Siyyum Bechorim - A special service for the firstborn sons will be held in the Rose Morgan Chapel, Monday morning, March 25, following the Shacharit Service at 7:00 a.m. The brief ritual will include a Siyum (the conclusion of a Talmudic Tractate to be conducted
by a member of our clergy.) The Dr. Sigmund Mandl Memorial breakfast will be served as a Seudat Mitzvah in order to exempt the
firstborn sons in attendance from the duty of fasting.
Z’man Issur Achilat Chametz - The eating of chametz is prohibited on Monday, March 25, after 11:22 a.m.
Biur Chametz - The burning and the removal of the chametz is to take place on Monday, March 25, no later than 12:22 p.m.. The
declaration of the Bitul Chametz - the abandonment of chametz - is to be recited at this time. The text can be found in the Passover
Haggadah or a Siddur.
End of Pesach - Chametz sold before Passover is permitted for use on Tuesday night, April 2 after 9:00 p.m. Bread and chametz pastries
are permitted beginning Wednesday morning, April 3.
JUST A REMINDER
Just a reminder that on packaged matzot even from established firms, must appear the words Kosher for Passover and usually the year
2013, since the matzot are also made for all year use which do not comply with the Passover laws.
Please remember that to fulfill the mitzvah of performing a proper Seder on both nights of Passover, your Seder should not commence
prior to 8:16 p.m.
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Power of Attorney for Sale of Chametz 2013/5773
I. Power of Attorney and Authorization For Sale
I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz to act in my place and stead and on my behalf to sell all Chametz
possessed by me knowingly or unknowingly, as defined by Torah and Rabbinic Law, and to lease all places in which Chametz owned by
me may be found, especially in the premises indicated below, and elsewhere.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz has the full right to sell and to lease by transactions as he deems fit and proper, and for such time which he
believes necessary, in accordance with all terms detailed in the general authorization contract which is in the possession of Rabbi Shmuly
Yanklowitz authorizing him to sell Chametz on behalf of others. I hereby give the said Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz full power and authority to appoint a substitute in his stead with full power to sell and lease as provided herein. The above given power is in conformity with
all Torah, Rabbinical regulations and laws, and also in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas and Missouri of the United States.
Address(es):_______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Date:_____________ Signed:__________________Printed Name:___________________
II. Time Zone
[Chametz must be sold according to the time zone in which you find yourself at the start and finish of the time period during which the
ownership and eating of Chametz is proscribed. If you will be away from your home for the duration of Pesach, please be sure to complete Section IV, found below.]
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON EREV PESACH? (Check one)
___ In the greater Kansas City area or elsewhere in the Central Time Zone
___ EAST of the Central Time Zone (New York, Europe, Israel, etc.)
___ WEST of the Central Time Zone (Denver, LA, etc.)
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF PESACH? (Check one)
___ In the greater Kansas City area or elsewhere in the Central Time Zone
___ EAST of the Central Time Zone (New York, Europe, Israel, etc.)
___ WEST of the Central Time Zone (Denver, LA, etc.)
III.
Itemization
[For the sale process, every seller represented is attributed an assigned sale price for the Chametz. If the seller can provide a general
itemization and attribute an approximate sale value, we can utilize this information for providing a more accurate sale price. Please be
as specific or as general as desired.]
[ ] Check for all a general designation of all Chametz, wherever it may be in your residence(s).
[ ] More specific itemization
Type of ChametzLocation
(Groceries, liquor,
(Kitchen, Pantry,
medicine, etc.)
Basement, Cabinets, etc.) Approximate Value $
----------------------
------------------------------ -------------------------1.____________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________
5._____________________________________________________
IV.
Specific Authorization for Those Who Will Be Away All of Pesach
[In order to make certain the sale is legally bonafide, it is important that access to your home by the lessee is theoretically possible.
Toward this legal end, please make sure someone local has access to the place of residence.]
I specifically authorize Rabbi Yanklowitz to sell all Chametz located anywhere in my home at the above address, and to lease my
entire home.
Please Initial:_____
The keys to my home can be found with:
Name:_________________________________
Phone:__________________________________
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CAVIAR FAMILY
JEWISH SCHOLAR
IN RESIDENCE SERIES
Robby Berman
Kehilath Israel Synagogue Is Pleased To Announce Its
Caviar Family-Jewish Scholar in Residence Series
Robby Berman
An American journalist living in Israel quit his writing job in 2001 and started an
organization called the Halachic Organ Donor Society (HODS). With essentially no
experience running a not-for-profit, today HODS is gaining international
recognition for its important message and mission, dispelling Jewish
presuppositions about the halachic validity of organ donation.
Friday, March 22
8 pm “Paying for Organs is Illegal - Is it Immoral?”
A Fun audience Debate.
Saturday, March 23
Shabbat Services
10:30 am “Organ Donation in Halacha and
What is Going on in Israel”
Mincha-Maariv
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7:30 -8:15 pm “When is the Moment of Death?”
The Brain Death Controversy”
This exciting year long community program is to be held at
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INTERACTIVE LEARNERS’ SERVICE
If you are interested in learning how to follow
and understand the Shabbat morning service,
we invite you to join Hazzan Shron at our monthly
Learners’ Service on Shabbat morning,
March 9, 2013, from 9:30-10:30 am,
in the Rose Morgan Chapel.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
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19 ADAR -MARCH 1
MOSHE CUKROWSKI
DAVID FRANK
BEN GUROVITZ
FISHEL JABEN
CARL KRAITCHMAN
HINDA LEWKOWITZ
MAX PITLUCK
DAVID STEINBERG
JEAN TAXMAN
20 ADAR -MARCH 2
A. R. HELLMAN
NATHAN JACOBSON
IDA KLUGMAN
JOSEPH JACOB KRUG
SHEMUEL KRUG
SOLOMON LEVIN
NATHAN S. MATTERS
NELLIE D. MLLSTEIN
ELIZABETH PFEFER
NATIEN ROVENSKY
21 ADAR -MARCH 3
GOLDIE BERNSTEIN
ESTHER M. CARROLL
JACK EISEN
HARRY KATZ
PERI JO KLOPPER
JACOB SHAW
LEONA TRANIN
22 ADAR -MARCH 4
JAKE BELL
SAMUEL (SOL) COHEN
CLARA ROSE COHN
ESTHER GRUNDMAN
JOSEPHINE LEVITCH
MARY MATTERS
BEN MEDOFF
SOL MILLER
CLARA OSADCHY
ABRAHAM PESMEN
LENA PITTEL
RUWEN RADVINSKY
FANNIE L. SAMBUR
ISAAC SHERMAN
REBECCA WINER
23 ADAR -MARCH 5
MARK ADELMAN
ITZHAK ALBERT
LIBBIE ALBERT
ESTHER BAUM
WILLIAM COHN
VICTOR DAVIS
OSCAR FRIZENT
JENNIE GERSHON
24 ADAR -MARCH 6
FEDERICO ADLER
MINNIE COHN
VICTOR DAVIS
ABRAHAM DENOWITZ
NATHAN DUNN
BEN GARBER
ABE GREENBERG
HERBERT HOROWITZ
LEAH NUSSBAUM
ABE D. ROVEN
PETER SCHULTZ
SONIA SCHULTZ
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ESRIG-GOULD MEMORIAL ALCOVE
With Reverence We Record the Following Yahrzeits
MARY SLOBOSKY
RACHEL STUDNA
25 ADAR -MARCH 7
EDNA BEISER
ISAAC BODKER
HARRY BRODSKY
MINNIE COHN
IDA DUBANSKY
BEATRICE EISBERG
FRUMA FRIEDMAN
ABRAHAM NUDELMAN
RACHEL ROSENBERG
BELLA SLOBOSKY
ARON WARREN
RAYMOND WOLF
26 ADAR -MARCH 8
IRVING ABEND
GOLDIE BARABAN
LOUIS BROWN
BETTY CHUZIE
BAILA DROSKIN
STEPHANIE KLOPPER
ANN LEVEY
LIBBIE SHER
ADOLPH A. SILVER
BEILA SLOBOSKY
ARON SUKIENNIK
27 ADAR -MARCH 9
IRWIN AGRON
EVA BAIER
DORIS BUSH
SHEVA GOLDMAN
IDA FAY KLEIN
GERDA LIVINGSTON
MARY MENDELSOHN
ISADORE MYEROWITZ
JACK S. PRICE
KARLA E. SILBERG
DAVID STEIN
28 ADAR-MARCH 10
BENNETT ALPORT
AVROM BARABAN
LEO LESKY
OSCAR NUSSBAUM
ANNA POLANSKY
SARAH RUBEN
JOSEPH SHAPIRO
SHIRLEE SIEGEL
CELIA TANHOFF
SHIRLEY TOLTZIS
JOHN WARSHAWSKI
JOSEPH WOLF
ISAAC ZITRON
29 ADAR-MARCH 11
ANNA COHN
GERTRUDE JERWICK
GOLDA MALLIN
JACOB MONDSCHEIN
SAM OSADCHY
SAM SHRIBER
SAMUEL YOFFEE
1 NISSAN-MARCH 12
FAGA BOTWINIK
LEONARD COHN
HIMAN GARON
BENJAMIN HANKIN
MARY HANKIN
IDA HARRIS
HELEN KATZBERG
MOSHE KUSHNER
DAVID MAGADY
ABRAHAM PELTZMAN
HERMAN RISEMAN
EDWARD A. ZUROVSKY
2 NISSAN-MARCH 13
GUSSIE ESRIG
JEROME FRIEDMAN
CHARLES FRUMHOFF
ZVI KOCHEROV
SAMUEL LEVIN
DONNA LEVINE
DAVID J. SNITZ
3 NISSAN-MARCH 14
SAM BRESEL
KATIE BROWN
MORDECAI COPAKEN
ESTHER GALLAS
ITA GREENWALD
SARAH KAHN
RAE KRAKOW
4 NISSAN-MARCH 15
ESTHER CAPLAN
LEE LISSER
LOUIS MENDELSOHN
5 NISSAN-MARCH 16
ESTHER EISMAN
CHAYA KRUG
MAYER MALLIN
ROSE ZITRON
9 NISAN-MARCH 20
JOSEPH HERSCHMAN
ALLEN SAMET
BEILA SCHULTZ
GEORGE STUDNA
KISEL WAJCMAN
MOLLIE WEISS
DAVID ZENITSKY
10 NISAN-MARCH 21
MENDEL BORMASTER
SAMUEL DAITCH
DENA DAVIS
FAY R. HOROWITZ
LESLIE JACOBSON
BETTY MALLIN
DOROTHY SCHIFMAN
FREDA WISMAN
11 NISAN-MARCH 22
MAX FLAPAN
SARA KATZ
SONIA KATZ
OSCAR A. LEVINE
FANNIE NASH
MIRIAM YURA PLOTSKY
CHANA SHAPIRO
RAY SPINDLER
DORA VISCOFSKY
12 NISAN-MARCH 23
JACK JACOBS
ANNE A. PRICE
JACOB YEDDIS
6 NISSAN-,MARCH 17
SAM ARSANSKY
IRVING GREENBERG
ESTHER R. LICHTOR
ABRAHAM STEMPLEMAN
JANET K. STONE
SYLVIA D. WOLF
13 NISAN-MARCH 24
RUTH ABRAMSON
MORDECAI GERSHON
ROSE HANKIN
THERESA LIVINGSTON
HELEN MENDELSOHN
FREIDA SPITCAUFSKY
GERTRUDE WEINER
7 NISSAN-MARCH 18
EPHRAIM CARR
BERTHA DWORETSKY
HANNAH EISEN
CELINE GABBAI
AARON HARDIN
MINNIE HIMMELSTEIN
ESTA LESNER
RAYMOND MADLOF
ESTHER MANDELBAUM
HARLAN MILDER
SIMON MNOOKIN
RUTH SAMET
14 NISAN-MARCH 25
JOSEPH S. ABEND
BORIS BARSKY
IDA ERNEST
ANNA GOTTLIEB
CELIA ROSE HAMMER
GITTEL S. JABEN
ANNETTE LEBRECHT
HENRY NELKIN
LOUIS P. RAVIS
S. J. SHAPIRO
WILLIAM WALDNER
8 NISSAN-MARCH 19
ARTTHUR BAMBERGER
DAVID BAMBERGER
YETTCHEN BAMBERGER
JOHN V. BENJAMIN
SAM SINGMON
BENJAMIN
STEMPLEMAN
PEARL WASSERMAN
SHEINDEL WENECK
15 NISAN-MARCH 26
FRED MARTIN DUBOWY
JACK EILER
JERRY KATZ
CHARLES RUBINS
www.kisyn.org
CECELIA ROBINSON
JEFFREY RUBIN
17 NISAN-MARCH 28
JOSEPH HARTMAN
MARCUS KAPLAN
PEARL KRAITCHMAN
ISRAEL PLOTSKY
NATHAN PRICE
BETTY ROSEN
CHAYA SCHUMAN
ABE ZITRON
18 NISAN-MARCH 29
MELVIN BROWN
JACOB ROSENFELD
ABRAHAM SWEET
RIVKA LEAH YOFFEE
19 NISAN-MARCH 30
MILTON BAKER
BENJAMIN JOSEPH
LEONA KOCH
REBECCA LISSER
ANN R. NELKIN
HAROLD PENER
WILLIAM POWELL
BEATRICE TURKIN
SOLOMON TURNER
CELIA ZARISKY
20 NISAN-MARCH 31
HENRY CUMONOW
ESTHER HIMMELSTEIN
HARRY KULUVA
LOUIS LIPKIN
MIERL MAIZLISH
BEN POLANSKY
MEYER SCHIFMAN
DANIEL SINGER
ABBA MOSHE SWARTZ
16 NISAN-MARCH 27
MORRIS ADELMAN
HARRY ESTRIN
FANNIE GILBERT
CLARA LEVINE
HILLEL LITMAN
March 2013/Adar - Nisan
105773
We gratefully acknowledgethe following contributions.....
K.I. BREAKFAST CLUB FUND
YAHRZEIT
MARCUS WEISBERGER
Edith Shaw
ERNEST HOROWITZ
Tobie Horowitz
K.I. BUS FUND
BAT MITZVAH
MELISSA ROSENTHAL
Shirley Frischer
MEMORY
MARVIN KRUG
Shirley Frischer
Jackie Garry
K.I. GENERAL FUND
DONATION
Jerry & Robert Rosmarine
William & Ida Anderson
MINYANNAIRE HONOREE
HARVEY SCHIFMAN
Robert & Madeline Schifman
HONOR
JESSICA GLUECK GETTING INTO
HARVARD
Debbie Entine
BIRTHDAY
ELINORE KUTLER
Ben Kutler & Family
MEMORY
MARVIN KRUG
Mel Mallin
Evelyn M. Slayman
Miriam Krantz
Marge Corbett
Vickie Wilson
Sherri & Howard Kalender
Gertie Millstein
William & Jodi Rosenthal
BEA EFRON
Will & JoAnn Hundelt
Lori Klarfeld
Deborah Hughes
STEVE GERSHON
Debbie Entine
Cynthia Lieberman
Beverly & Barnett Alport
Lori Klarfeld
J. LOUIS, CONSTANCE, & BARRY
GLASBERG
Sheryl Little
ERNIE HOROWITZ
Harry & Cheryl Bosley
SAM BEISER
Susan Kilgore
ALEX LEVITT
Toba Horowitz
RECOVERY
BARBARA MANDL
Robert & Madeline Schifman
Harvey Schifman
YAHRZEIT
MORRIS TURKIN
Elliott & Linda Goldstein
ANNA ZASLAVSKAY
Larisa Shenker
BETTY SOLOMON
Mel Mallin
M11
arch 2013/Adar - Nisan 5773
MARTIN G. BROWN
Loren Brown
HYMAN GLASSMAN
Myra R. Litman, M.D.
DORA KAHN
Susan & Steve Osman
ABE FISHMAN
Cece Hill
YOSIF BUDNITSKY
Simon Budnitskiy
ANNA GERTLER
Sylvia Ruth Braun
JOE ADELMAN
Bruce Adelman
LEO & ROSE ZEMELMAN
Mary Covitz
EVA BRUN
Flora Kruglyak
GERTRUDE KAPLAN
Jerry & Sherrie Kaplan
SAMUEL MARKOWITZ
Joel Markowitz
BARNEY NASH
Ariel & Doreen Leibovitz
MARVIN GREENBERG
Jodi & Bill Rosenthal
SAMUEL EPSTEIN
Sharon Pase
JOE KULUVA
Arlyn & Chuck Kuluva
HAROLD ROSMARINE
Jerry Rosmarine
SALLY SILVERMAN
Susan Kilgore
NATHAN CAPITO
Judy & Bill Kohm
REBA LERNER
Debra Rittner
GILBERT FEDER
ROSE GOLDSTEIN
Elliott & Linda Goldstein
GOLDYE RADETSKY
REBECCA YEDDIS
Linda & David Fogel
RITA TENENBAUM
DAVID ZIMMERMAN
Debra & Joseph Adamous
MAURICE LEVINE
STUART LEVINE
Norman & Clara Levine
CHAI KIDDUSH FUND
OUR ANNIVERSARY
Sherrill & Richard Rosenstock
Cristina & Clint Gillom
Barbie & Richard Glass
Sandra & Larry Jabenis
Marcia Karbank &
Joseph Smuckler
Carole & Peyton Sher
Harriett & Stanley Katz
HERMAN & DOROTHY SCHIFMAN
HUNGER FUND
MEMORY
EUGENE LEBOVITZ
Jeff & Deanna Rudd
Jay, Val, Mark, Sharon, David & Linda Cooper
YAHRZEIT
LOVED ONES
Edward Molotsky
FATHER
Marty Gorin
EDDIE GOLDSTEIN
ETHYL PORTMAN
Gail Goldstein
MARY & ISSIE CAVIAR YOUTH
YAHRZEIT
ISSIE CAVIAR
Arnie & Carol Caviar
SOL KATZ ADULT EDUCATION
YAHRZEIT
RICHARD, ESTHER & MORRIS KATZ
Marlene Capito
K.I. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
YAHRZEIT
HERMAN LAZER
Sharon & Howard Levitan
GETRUDE KAPLAN
Marlene & George Fry
ALEX & SADIE WACKNOV
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
YAHRZEIT
ELMER PRICE
Betty Price
ALEX WACKNOV
Paul Wacknov
David Wacknov
LILLIAN BULAVSKY
Jerome Bulavsky
ELIZABETH FRANK
Muriel Soloff
BARABAN-COSNER FUND
YAHRZEIT
ALAN COSNER
Sibby & Mel Cosner
WILLIAM & ANNA BIRENBOIM
RITUAL & PRAYER BOOK FUND
MEMORY
STEVE GERSHON
Sharon & Geoffrey Friedman
YAHRZEIT
STEPHEN FRIEDMAN
Alan & Donna Gallas
SARAH BROWN MEMORIAL FUND
YAHRZEIT
ESTHER DWORK
HENRY DWORK
Melvin Dwork
ROSE & LEO ZEMELMAN
Suzy & Robbie Katz
MARTIN G. BROWN
Helen Brown
Marvin & Sandra Romer
Ronna D. Brown
FRED & MARIA DEVINKI FLORAL
YAHRZEIT
EUNICE RUBEN
Vicki & Herb Gershon
www.kisyn.org
WILLIAM SMITH
Rita Myer
ESTER JEVINSKY
Max Jevinsky &
Mania Waterhouse
FRED & MARIA DEVINKI TORAH
PRESERVATION FUND
DONATION
Sophia Waldmann
Sherry Waldmann
Heidy & Norman Farber
Michael & Miriam Farber
SEYMOUR KRINSKY VIDEO
LIBRARY FUND
ANNIVERSARY
ESTHER & MORRIS HOROWITZ
SUSAN & GERALD KLOPPER
Seymour & Marsha Krinsky
BAT MITZVAH
KAYLA GOLDENBERG
Isak & Ann Federman
MEMORY
STEVE GERSHON
MARVIN KRUG
RECOVERY
ANN FEDERMAN
BARBARA MANDL
Seymour & Marsha Krinsky
YAHRZEIT
ALBERT WEINER
Seymour & Felicia Weiner
HENRIETTA JACOBSON
Cynthia Tavernaro
HARRY G. & ESTHER MALLIN
CHOIR FUND
BIRTHDAY
LEON KATZBERG
Larry & Beverly Mallin
MEMORY
BEA EFRON
Shirley Frischer
Harvey & Mamie Bayless
E.T. & Angie Kratty
RECOVERY
LEON KATZBERG
Larry & Beverly Mallin
JEAN & MORRIS ODESNIK RITUAL
& RELIGIOUS ITEMS FUND
MEMORY
BEA EFRON
ROSE STOLOWY
STEVE GERSHON
YAHRZEIT
JEAN ODESNIK
HYMAN ODESNIK
Isabelle Gallas
ADA GALLAS SHAPIRO
Isabelle Gallas
Alan & Donna Gallas
GERALD COHEN
Alan & Donna Gallas
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Contributions
continued...
JACK & SARAH RUBEN
MEMORIAL FUND
BIRTHDAY
RON KOGAN
Vicky & Andre Kulikov
YAHRZEIT
RONALD KAHN
Susan & Steve Osman
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
MEMORY
MARVIN KRUG
Nancy & Steve Cline
Helen Gale
YAHRZEIT
ROSE SHRON
Vivyan Shron-Marano
LIBBIE & JACK SHER BOOK
BIRTHDAY
SYLVESTER SHER
ANNIVERSARY
NANCY & ROBERT COHEN
SYL & CELIA SHER
YAHRZEIT
ABBOTT J. SHER
Celia & Syl Sher
Judith N. Lanes
ROSE FOGEL
PHIL ROSNER
Marie Rosner
ELIC MENDELSOHN
PAULINE SHAW
Judith Lanes
RABBI MANDL’S DISCRETIONARY
RECOVERY
BARBARA MANDL
Norbert & Lilian Lipschuetz
YAHRZEIT
SAMUEL EPSTEIN
Debra Faigen
ERNA HUEBNER
Margarete Jacoby
ESTHER SCHWARTZ
Michael & Diane Schwartz
CHARLES COHEN
Allan & Elana Cohen
NORMA KELNE
REBECCA KELNE
Nicholas Kelne
SHIVA-CHESED FUND
YAHRZEIT
MARK SCHULZINGER
ALETA SCHEER
Jacob & Marilyn Schulzinger
BARNEY NASH
Joyce & Harold Koch
AMALIE KORNFEIN
Mr. & Mrs. William Kornfein
ANNA RHEVA & ARNOLD
SHANBERG
Kent & Allegra Shanberg
RABBI YANKLOWITZ’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
BIRTH
AMIELLA RACHEL YANKLOWITZ
MEMORY
IDA SEBERT
Felis Gladstone
YAHRZEIT
FANNIE LAPINE
MAY BELLE SIMON
LORRAINE MOORE
EUGENE LAPINE
Erwin & Janice LaPine
NATHAN TEMPOSKY
Harriet Fein
ABE JACOBSON
JEROME COHEN
Howard & Ro Jacobson
CHAYA RIVKA BATNITZKY
Solomon & Mickey Batnitzky
SIDNEY COHEN
Barbara Molotsky
CHARLES COHEN
Robert Whitehead
Sally Cohen
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THE SHERMAN & IRENE
DREISESZUN COURT FUND
BIRTH
AMIELLA YANKLOWITZ
MEMORY
BEA EFRON
MARVIN KRUG
YAHRZEIT
ROSE FILSON
Irene Dreiseszun
ALLAN GREENBERG YOUTH
LOUNGE FUND
MEMORY
STEVEN GERSHON
Alan & Jackye Goldberg
BEA EFRON
MARVIN KRUG
EVIDELIA PITTY
Lillian Greenberg
EDYTHE FUTTERMAN
Lillian Greenberg
YAHRZEIT
ALLAN GREENBERG
Lillian Greenberg
Dvora Krevat & Family
K.I. BLUE RIDGE CEMETERY FUND
MEMORY
BEA EFRON
MARVIN KRUG
Bertha Zurovsky
GENE DELEVE
Ken & Mary Lou Glasbrenner
ALAN COSNER
SYLVIA & DAVID GOLDSTEIN
ANNA & JACOB WICENTOWSKY
YETTA & CHAIM GOLDSTEIN
Kerry, Justin & Brandon Cosner
Robin Jaffe
SOPHIE PRESS
Fred Press
IDA JABEN
KASIL JABEN
Etta Brenner
YAHRZEIT
DANIEL SHANBERG
Kent & Allegra Shanberg
MEYER GILGUS
Cinde Gilgus
GUS SNITZ
Sheldon Snitz
ABRAHAM FISHMAN
Morris Fishman
HENRY TARABOULOS
Soly Mizrahi
Michael Taraboulos
LOVED ONES
Marjorie Jerwick
Mary Skaler
MARGARET KRASHIN
Albert Krashin
NATHAN MAISSELL
Eunice Snitz
MARTIN SPITCAUFSKY
Marian Shear
ISSIE CAVIAR
Eddie Caviar
GILBERT FEDER
Randi & Joel Feder
EDA MYER
Ruth Feinberg
IDA LANSKY
Marsha Jacobs
MRS. SALLY SILVERMAN
Mrs. Shirley M. Beiser
SAM ORLOVICK
Marvin Orlovick
HAROLD ROSMARINE
Stella Hoffman
ADA GALLAS SHAPIRO
Benjamin & Nancy Marble
MILTON FRIEDMAN
Marsha Jacobs
BESSIE BLOCK
Adele Price Mushkin
Harriet Siess
BEN DELEVE
Anita Loeb
DOROTHY RUDNICK
Judy Winas
BEA EFRON
Jackie Garry
YAHRZEIT
BASIA GORIN
HERSH GORIN
Sonia Singer
HERMAN PLESSNER
Doris & Zolie Gilgus
ESRIG – GOULD FUND
YAHRZEIT
FATHER
Leah Gladstone
HURRICANE SANDY TORAH
PROJECT FUND
DONATION
Gail Tucker
LOUIS & DORA FOX KIDDUSH
FUND
YAHRZEIT
LOUIS FOX
Irene Goodman
HEAT & LIGHT FUND
BAR MTIZVAH
SAMMY MANDL
BIRTH
AMIELLA RACHEL YANKLOWITZ
RECOVERY
BARBARA MANDL
Doris & Zolie Gilgus
MEMORY
MORRIS GOLDBERG
Shirley Frischer
www.kisyn.org
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COMMUNITY CORNER
COMMUNITY HUNGER SEDER
Second Night Passover
A unique community second night of Passover Seder experience will be offered on Tuesday, March 26 at Congregation Beth Shalom (14200 Lamar)
beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Seder is an opportunity for family and friends to come together as a community for the telling of the Passover story – to
reflect on our past and look forward to a future of freedom for all people.
This year’s Seder experience will be dedicated to hunger awareness and activism and include traditions and customs of the Passover Seder. Using a
special Haggadah from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, we will retell the story of our people’s journey from slavery to freedom with story,
song and interactive discussion. Special activities for children ages 4-9 will be available during a portion of the Seder in another area of the building.
The Seder will be led by Rabbis Doug Alpert, David Glickman, Arthur Nemitoff, Alexandria Shuval-Weiner, Scott White and Cantor Sharon Kohn. A
traditional kosher-for-Passover Seder meal will be prepared under supervision of the Vaad Hakashrut of Kansas City and served under the supervision
of Rabbi David Glickman, Congregation Beth Shalom.
The community Seder is sponsored by the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, Jewish Family Services, the Hy and Bella Vile Legacy Fund
of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater KC and supported by Congregations.
Advance reservations are mandatory and must be received by Monday, March 18; fees increase after that date. In the spirit of the Seder, we encourage
all to contribute 3% of their meal cost to MAZON, a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds
in the United States and Israel. Every 3% donation will be matched locally.
Registration forms are available on line at www.kcrabbis.org and at area congregations. For information or to inquire about confidential financial assistance, contact Annette Fish, Administrator/Program Director, Rabbinical Association by email, afprogram@aol.com or call 913.327.4622.
Friends of Family Breakfast this March
Join JFS for its Friends of the Family Breakfast on March 7. The morning will include Coffee & Networking: 7 – 7:25 a.m., followed by a program from
7:30 a.m. ending promptly by 8:30 a.m. Learn about all the exciting programs and services JFS has to offer. While the breakfast is free, reservations are
required. Please RSVP to Rachel Krantz, JFS development director, at 913.327.8299 or rkrantz@jfskc.org.
Community Healing Service set for March 14
The Communitywide Healing Service, under the auspices of the Jewish Community Chaplaincy program housed at Jewish Family Services, will take place
Thursday evening, March 14 at Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd St., in Overland Park. The service begins at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the entire community
regardless of one’s level of observance. Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Jewish Community Chaplain, and Linda Sweenie, music director at Congregation
Beth Torah will co-facilitate the service with guest facilitator Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz of Kehilath Israel Synagogue. Please make reservations for
the healing service by calling JFS’ office at 913.327.8250 or sending an email to healing@jfskc.org. For more information, contact healing@jfskc.org.
Jewish unemployed have useful tools through Jewish Employment Services
Jewish Employment Services is here to help members of the Jewish community find jobs. JES is a partnership of Jewish Family Services and Jewish
Vocational Service. JumpStart sessions provide an orientation to all the services JES can provide job seekers. The Job Club meets monthly and provides
networking opportunities and topical presentations. All sessions are free and are held at the JCC unless otherwise noted. RSVP for all programs to
employment@jfskc.org. Questions? Please call 913.730.1449.
March
March 4: Jewish Employment Services Kaffee Klatsch. Weekly coffee meeting for jobseekers; get and give support in an informal motivating session hosted by a JES coach. Get a great start on your week! Complimentary coffee and nosh; business casual dress. JCC Conference Room A (inside
theater entrance), 8:30 a.m. sharp! Lasts one hour.
March 5: Interview Skills Workshop. Learn how to interview for your success! 1-4 p.m.
March 7: Jewish Employment Service’s “JumpStart” sessions give job seekers a road map and quick start on their job search. JCC.
March 13: Jewish Employment Service’s “JumpStart” sessions give job seekers a road map and quick start on their job search. JCC 9-11 a.m.
March 25: JES Monthly Job Club. Business casual dress, Multi Activity Center, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
All JES events are at the Jewish Community Campus, some require an RSVP. Questions? Please call (913) 327-8278 or email employment@jfskc.
org.
JES COMPUTER SKILLS HELP
Free individualized computer skills help, troubleshooting and assistance with online applications is available from JES thanks to the generous efforts
of volunteer Mike Woolverton. Date Change: Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 a.m., Heritage Center Skills Lab (near theater entrance). You do not need
a reservation but bring something to read or work on in case there is a wait for this free service. For more information about the program, email JES
Director Gayl Reinsch at greinsch@jfskc.org or call 913.327.8278. Job counseling and coaching is also available through JES.
LINK: http://www.jfskc.org/services/jewish-employment-services/
More volunteer opportunities
www.kisyn.org
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Jewish Family Services has centralized its volunteer opportunities! JFS is recruiting new volunteers– and we want you to sign up. YOU can make a
difference in someone’s life by volunteering as little as once a month. All you need to do is send an email to volunteer@jfskc.org or call 913.730.1410.
JFS has numerous volunteer opportunities in its various programs and services including older adult programs like JET Express and Help@Home, the
food pantry and holiday projects – and work when it fits your schedule. Give just a little and get so much in return. LINK: http://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/
Grief Support Group forming
If you have lost someone you love and find you are struggling with dealing with the loss, there is a program coming up that might help. Jewish Family
Services, in partnership with the Jewish Community Mental Health Coalition, is offering a Grief and Loss Support Group beginning this April through
May. The Mental Health Coalition is a partnership of Jewish Family Services and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City. This support group
is aimed at those who have recently lost a spouse/partner or who have experienced such a loss within the past year. The series, which includes a total
of seven sessions, will provide the emotional and spiritual framework to deal with personal grief in an intimate group setting.
Vicki Cohen, JFS therapist, will co-facilitate the group with a spiritual care leader from the community. Cohen said the sessions will focus on expressing
the grief and loss in a safe setting with an attempt to move forward. Unique to this series is the additional focus of Jewish identity and ritual. If you
are interested in participating in the support group, you must please contact Cohen at JFS, 816.333.1172
In-home counseling now available
In its continued effort to reach out to older adults, JFS is now offering in-home counseling for older adults who live in Johnson County, Kan. and Jackson
County, Mo. Many older adults struggle with the issues they face such as their own failing health or that of a life partner, loneliness or the death of a
loved one. They may become isolated and find it difficult to reach out for help, especially if transportation is an issue. JFS is here to help in the comfort
of your home at times that are convenient for you. Don’t let your financial situation stop you from getting the help you need; this service is offered on
a sliding financial scale to any older adult. Call JFS at 816.333.1172 or email counseling@jfskc.org to get started. LINK: http://www.jfskc.org/services/
mental-health-services/
2013 Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial Service, April 7, 2013
The community is invited to attend the 2013 Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial Service on Sunday, April 7, 1:30 pm at the Jewish Campus. Sharon
Mandelbaum Barber is serving as Chair. The moving candle lighting ceremony will include Holocaust survivors, Children of Survivors, Grandchildren
of Survivors, Jewish War Veterans, a member of the youth in our community, and a representative of the entire Jewish Community. Six candles will
be lit in memory of the six million Jews who perished. The service also honors those who survived the Nazi genocide. Coordinated by the Midwest
Center for Holocaust Education, Jewish Community Center, and Jewish Community Relations Bureau| American Jewish Committee. Local Jewish
organizations are co-sponsors. The entire community is invited to attend at no charge.
Kehilath Israel Helps
Feed the Hungry
Community Healing Service:
Spiritual Preparation Before the Seder and Heading Into Spring
Jewish Family Services in partnership with the Rabbinical Association
of Greater Kansas City are teaming up with area congregations in response
to the ever-growing need for food assistance in Kansas City.
During the month of March 2013, Kehilath Israel will be collecting
“chamatz” to help stock the JFS Food Pantry and matzah to help provide
food for Passover to over 140 households in our community!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
6:30pm
Village Shalom
5500 W. 123rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66209
• Refreshments will be served prior to the service at 6:00 pm
Please drop off the following items in the lobby of KI
during the month of March 2013:
• “chamatz” - pasta, crackers, cake mixes,
cereals and snack items
• boxes of matzah for Passover
This service for anyone interested in a deeply spiritual healing service featuring
traditional liturgy and contemporary readings and music. This service will be
co-facilitated by Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, community chaplain and Linda Sweenie,
music director at Congregation Beth Torah. Our guest facilitator will be
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, Senior Rabbi of Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
To become a JFS Food Pantry recipient, volunteer, or donor,
please call JFS at 913-327-8250.
Food Pantry
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The service is open to the entire community.
For more information, call JFS at 913.327.8250 or by email to healing@jfskc.org.
www.kisyn.org
The Focal Point of
Kehilath Israel Synagogue
10501 Conser
Overland Park, KS 66212
913.642.1880
FAX 913.642.7332
www.kisyn.org
Periodical Postage Paid at Shawnee Mission, KS
WEEKLY SERVICES
ROSE MORGAN CHAPEL
Sunday Shacharit
9:00 A.M.
Monday-Friday Shacharit
7:00 A.M.
Sunday-Thursday
Mincha and Maariv
Week of March 3
6:10 P.M.
*Beginning with week of March 10
6:45 P.M.
ROSH CHODESH NISAN
Tuesday, March 12
New Series at K.I.
10501 Conser St. OP KS 66212
Open to the community at no charge
Rav Shmuly
&
Rabbi Jonathan
Rudnick,
Jewish Community Chaplain
Towards
Death...
Jewish
Approaches
Mondays
April 29, May 6
& May 13
7-8:30 pm

March - Kehilath Israel Synagogue

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