The Focal PoinT - Kehilath Israel Synagogue

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KEHILATH ISRAEL’S
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The Focal Point
Vol. 45, Issue 12
December 2009
First, I would thank the Board of Directors of our synagogue for offering and
granting Barbara and myself a five month
sabbatical at the end of December in recognition of 32+ years of service to our synagogue as your spiritual leader.
The last time we had a “mini” sabbatical
was back in 1986 and 1987 when I was granted two, three
months summer vacations over two years. At that time our
children ranged from age 2 through 15 and to show you how
the years “fly away”, they now range from age 25 to 38!
I had always hoped for a sabbatical such as this where I
might teach or do some research; however, because of the
short notice of this period of time, that was impossible to
arrange. Therefore, we will be spending quite a bit of that
time with our four children and their families. Aron, his wife
and five children live in Houston. Seth and his wife and
daughter live in New York City. Debbie is just finishing law
school this month in Chicago. Miriam is in Israel. We will
probably spend a month in Israel and a few days in Egypt
and much of the rest of the time just visiting with our children around the country. I do hope to do some reading and
studying as well as I am working on a ritual history of our
congregation, so that in the future, rabbis and leaders of Kehilath Israel Synagogue will be aware not just of our general
history, but the history of our rituals and customs as well.
Speaking of ritual, I would like to thank Morty
Lewkowsky for many years of service as our senior gabbai
and chairman of our ritual committee. Morty is now into his
90’s and not able to attend on a regular basis as he did not
that long ago. Arnie Caviar, our president has appointed
Morty “honorary senior gabbai for life.” That position was
held by only one other senior gabbai and that was the late
Kurt Levi, of blessed memory. Morty will be entitled to sit
on the bimah and participate in any way he possibly can in
the future.
With Morty’s retirement as full time senior gabbai and
chairman of the ritual committee, Arnold has appointed
Trent Daniels who has been working hard in helping Morty
for the last couple of years as senior gabbai and Dr. Michael
Sokol, one of our vice-presidents, as chairman of the ritual
committee. Dr. Sokol is well versed in Jewish law and tradition and will serve well in that capacity.
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Kislev-Tevet 5770
Remembering the Past, Making
New Memories and Planning
for the Future
In being President of Kehilath Israel
Synagogue for five years, I do appreciate
the 90% or more of the congregation who
understand what I have tried to accomplish. I am what I am. I’m very unique,
so I’ve been told. Yes, I’m different. Absolutely - I did not
do this for the thank yous. Carol and I give contributions
to worthy charitable and non-profit organizations because to
us, it’s the right thing to do. This goes into how many good
and how many not so good things I remember. Some of the
best memories, for Carol and me culminate at the 100 Year
Anniversary and Grand Givers 33 – coincidentally my old
basketball number.
I remember growing up seeing many Jewish people congregating in Swope Park. Sometimes we would sleep in the
park because the heat was so oppressive. I remember the old
timers playing cards - those were such good times. That’s
where I learned Texas Rummy and Gin Rummy from my
uncles. The younger set, those ages five to ten years old,
would play the line game, which would be closest to the line
with mils, pennies, nickels, dimes and eventually to quarters.
I vaguely remember riding the train, which had to be before
my Bar Mitzvah, to Chicago and thought what a neat thing to
do. We were going to visit my mother’s sister. These were
good times, fun times.
I remember my Bar Mitzvah at 63rd & Rockhill Road. I
was told by some of the learned ones, I didn’t make a mistake in my Haftorah. The only thing I remember about my
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Shabbat Schedule......................................................................2
Rabbi Bauman’s Message.........................................................2
Cantor Shron’s Message...........................................................2
Anniversaries.............................................................................4
Birthdays....................................................................................4
Memorial Tablets.....................................................................19
Donations..................................................................................20
December Calendar.................................................................23
SHABBAT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Candlelighting*...............4:38 P.M.
Kabbalat Shabbat............4:45 P.M.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
Morning Services...........9:00 A.M.
CHAI ANNIVERSARY KIDDUSH
Mincha..........................4:20 P.M.
Havdalah.......................5:32 P.M.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
Candlelighting*..............4:39 P.M.
SHABBAT CHANUKAH
BLESSING OF THE NEW MOON
TEVET
Morning Services...........9:00 A.M.
KIDDUSH SPONSORED BY SIEGELS
IN HONOR OF BONNIE’S BIRTHDAY
Mincha.........................4:25 P.M.
Havdalah.......................5:34 P.M.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
SHABBAT CHANUKAH
Morning Services............9:00 A.M.
Mincha..........................4:20 P.M.
Havdalah.......................5:36 P.M.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25
Morning Services............9:00 A.M.
Mincha..........................4:30 P.M.
Havdalah.......................5:41 P.M.
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ICHA D’AMREI- SOME SAY!
CANTOR’S CORNER
Dear Congregational
Family,
Today, for better and
for worse, many Jews
consider Zionism and Judaism synonymous, but
this was not always the
case. In the late 19th century, when
some European Jews began supporting
and organizing the mass settlement of
Palestine, they were criticized from almost every position on the Jewish religious spectrum. Daniel Septimus, the
Editor-in-Chief of MyJewishLearning.
com, articulates the historical positions
regarding Zionism and the State of Israel.
“From the ultra-orthodox point of
view, the Zionists were revolting
against G-d's will. The ingathering of
the exiles, it was believed, was to be a
prominent feature of the messianic
age, but it was supposed to be initiated by G-d, not humankind. Classical
teachings warned against "hastening
the end"--trying to urge on the redemption--and Zionism was viewed as
violating this taboo. Additionally, the
Zionist leadership was overwhelmingly secular; thus, from a religious viewpoint, their project was fundamentally
tainted.”
“The religious left also questioned
Zionism. The Reform leadership embraced the opportunity to be European
citizens, and therefore their religious
outlook stressed universalism and the
unity of humankind. Traditionally, the
goal of Jewish history was a messianic return to Israel, but the reformers
had the opposite view: Jewish history
started in the Land of Israel, but was
intended to spread outward. Judaism
was a religion--not a nation--with a
mission to proliferate morality. Going
to Palestine to form a particularistic
Jewish society was, therefore, blasphemous, because it countered everything
the Jewish religion was meant to accomplish.”
We live in a day and age where extreme positions seem only to come
have been told one time
or another to be quiet and
listen. I know that I certainly have on more than
one occasion. What exactly does that statement
mean? To me, it means
that while I am doing the talking I will
not be able to fully comprehend what
is being conveyed to me. A good salesman knows that making the sale involves ten per cent talking and ninety
per cent listening. Our Torah conveys
the same message in the opening words,
Sh’ma Yisrael. In order for us to fully
comprehend the magnitude and importance of the words that follow, we need
to be listening attentively, or what is
commonly known as “active listening.”
This is how we learn and how we gain
another perspective on life.
We are told that if one studies alone,
one never expands his knowledge past
his own limited experiences, and therefore, should always have a study partner. The same advice can be applied to
our davening at services. The sages created a give and take situation between
the kehillah (the congregation) and the
hazzan. The congregation has an opportunity to recite the prayers privately,
but also is instructed to listen to the hazzan sing them aloud. This is evident is
the recitation of the Amidah – the silent
devotion. The congregation first recites
it privately to themselves, but then is instructed to listen to the hazzan chant it
publicly. The active listening as an integral part of the public recitation of the
sh’moneh esray is mandated through
the congregational responses that occur
throughout. The answering of amen to
all of the blessings, the public proclamations of the kedusha and the modim
are all a part of this spiritual conversation, this give-and-take, this active listening and responding between the congregation and hazzan. It’s as if we are
being advised, “you had an opportunity
to express your emotions, you had the
opportunity to say the words your way,
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I’m sure that all of you
December 2009/Kislev - Tevet 5770
LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF CHANUKAH
This year the first night of Chanukah falls on Friday, December 11 and the last night of Chanukah falls on Friday,
December 18. We always make sure that we light the Chanukah candles before sundown and before the Sabbath candles
are lit. It is better not to light the Chanukah candles at all on
Friday night than to light them after dark which is a violation
of the Sabbath laws.
The three blessings below are recited on the first night immediately PRIOR to the lighting of the candles (not while
lighting them). The third blessing “Sheh-heh-cheh-yanu” is
recited only on the first day of each holiday in the Jewish
year. On all other nights, we recite only the first two blessings.
Chanukah candles are placed from right to left side until
finally on the eighth night, the Chanukiah is full. We light the
newest candle first; therefore, we always begin by kindling
the candle at the left and proceed toward the right.
On Saturday night, December 12, any time after Havdalah
at 5:34 p.m., it is permissible to light the Chanukah menorah
(Chanukiah).
Jewish law requires that on every night of Chanukah, the
candles must burn at least one half hour after dark. Since
on Friday night we must light the Chanukah candles before
Sabbath candlelighting (4:39 p.m. on December 11 and 4:41
p.m. on December 18), it is traditional to use larger candles
such as Shabbat candles or tall tapers for the Chanukiah itself.
For Chanukah, one might light either an oil or a candle
menorah, the only requirement being that whichever type
December 2009/Kislev-Tevet 5770
of light is used, that it be clear and bright. There has been a
great deal of discussion as to the use of an electric Chanukiah.
Since it is not definite as to whether or not an electric menorah
fulfills the obligation of the lighting of Chanukah lights, it is
best to avoid the use of such a Chanukiah, except for purely
decorative purposes.
In general, on a weekday night other than Sabbath night,
the Chanukah candles are to be lit approximately at dark.
If, however, one is not at home or this time is inconvenient,
they can be lit at any time during the entire night. If one has
to leave home prior to dark and may not return for the rest of
the evening, the Chanukah candles may be lit about an hour
before dark, provided that Chanukah lights will burn for a
short period of time after dark.
The Chanukah candles are to be lit simply for religious
reasons and are not to be used for any secular purposes such
as lighting other objects, reading lights, etc. However, this
limited use of the light applies only during the first half-hour
of their burning. The rabbis of old determined that the required burning time of a Chanukah candle is one half hour,
and after that time, they may be used for any other purpose
or even extinguished.
It is customary to place the Chanukiah in the window of
one’s home, on the main table around which the family gathers, near the door, or any place where lighting of the candles
will become a public event.
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CONGREGANTS’ DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
1 Cheryl & Larry Silverman (41) 3 Lisa & Seth Gortenburg (4)
7 Shirley & Todd Stettner (34)
9 Sonia & Max Singer (31)
10 Robyn Jacobs & Daniel Rosenbloom (4)
16 Lori & Mitchell Gold(14)
17 Stella & Robert Hoffman (59)
Sharon Kohn & Richard Simon (20)
19 Joyce & Stanford Zeldin (44)
21 Helen & Daniel Guckenheimer (40)
26 Faina & Alan Buberman (16)
27 Leslee & Jerrold Gottlieb (39)
Susan & Steven Osman (40)
28 Lois & Emanuel Winston (57)
29 Olga & Marvin Krug (63)
Marion & Joseph Rosen (63)
Celia & Sylvester Sher (52)
We want to wish a Happy Birthday to all of the following
congregants who are celebrating birthdays:
Liz Friedman, Dmitry Kapustin, Joseph Schifman, Linda
Silver, Alan Buberman, Brenda McKinnon, Jerome Smith,
Eugene Strauss, Nanci Bucksner, Jonathan Kaplan, Lynn
Kuluva, Mary Covitz, Ruth Kraft, Anna Levina, Jenny
Madlof, Jacqueline Rosenstock, Rose Levine, Harold Shorr,
Linda Zack, Linda Cohn, Robyn Jacobs, Eugene Lipsky,
Alexander Belingloph, Helen Lesky, Bonnie Siegel, Ida
Mae Blackman, Harold Magariel, Sandra Romer, Martha
Fleitman, Alex Horowitz, Mitchell Trope, Milly Zeff, Lea
Rozenberg, Marcie Kaplan, Rachel Towle, Sheila Rosmarine, Sidney Cohn, Bronia Roslawowski, Maurice Soltz,
Robert Glueck, Stanley Madlof, Joel Zitron, Arnold Caviar,
Riva Lewis, Sam Pollock, Debra Entine, Anna Bashmakov,
S. Reva Golad, Hal Novicoff, Sherrill Friedman, Judy Teal,
Joy Koesten, Jeffrey Martasin, Solomon Batnitzky.
DECEMBER YOUTH BIRTHDAYS
Leah Gershom, Avi Hammer, Illiana Hammer, Ephraim
Mandl, Emily Minoofar, Lauren Kuluva, Blake Oliver,
Jackson Jacobson, Elizabeth Rosenstock, Brynn Shaffer,
Kayla Fink, Richard Schlozman, Morgan Caviar, Rachel
Lubowicz, Austin Ruben, Sarah Caplan, Yonah Snellen,
Katharine Glueck.
vnka vtupr
The congregation expresses sincere wishes for a speedy
recovery to Ann Epstein, Rhetta Goldstein, and to all other
members of the congregation and community who have been
ill or hospitalized.
(913) 642-1880 FAX: (913) 642-7332
RABBI HERBERT J. MANDL, PH.D.
Senior Rabbi
RABBI DAVID BAUMAN
vcr vsu,
RABBI YAAKOV A. SHRON
Hazzan
...to our capable and reliable office volunteers Elinor
Friedman, Eunice and Sheldon Snitz, and Barbara
Steinberg, who assist in so many ways, and our competent
“mailing team” - Lilian and Norbert Lipschuetz, and
Eunice Snitz. We greatly appreciate their efforts on our
behalf.
BLINTZ ALERT
RABBI MEIR WEXLER
Education & Youth Director
ELIZABETH PEDEN, Executive Director
A. ROBERT GAST, Director of Development
HEDY SHRON, Program Director
ALLEGRA SHANBERG, Editor
Due to popular demand,
Sisterhood will be selling
Blintzes throughout the year.
To place orders please
call Martha Fleitman at
913.642.4865.
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KEHILATH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
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ARNOLD CAVIAR, President
SHELDON SINGER
Chairman of the Board
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HEAT AND LIGHT FUND
The season has arrived when requests are received
from some congregants who are in need, as well as
from other needy in the community, for funds to pay
their heat and light bills for the cold winter months.
In the past, you have all responded very generously
to our appeals in the winter months for the Heat and
Light Fund of K.I. We hope you will do so again. We actually
have also had needs both in the congregation and in the Jewish
community for financial aid for utilities. Should we be lucky
and not have those needs in the Jewish community this year,
whatever funds are left over will be distributed to the K.C.
Star Heat and Light Fund. Please make checks payable to
K.I. Synagogue Heat and Light Fund and address the envelope
directly to Rabbi Mandl.
Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl
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...to Susan and Charles Goodbinder on the recent marriage of their son, Jay to Darcy Kroll.
...to Linda Silver and A. Robert Gast on the birth of a
grandson, Benjamin William Silver to Heather and Brad Silver.
...to Janice and Erwin LaPine on the birth of a greatgrandson, Menashe Zev Reib to Rebbetzin Leeba and Rabbi
Yudell Reiz.
...to Dr. Joy and Stewart Koesten on the birth of a grandson, Arthur Elliott Hoskins.
...to Marjorie Jerwick on the birth of a great-granddaughter, Ella Claire Jerwick to Jennifer and Brad Jerwick.
...to Lois and Manny Winston on the recent Bar Mitzvah of
their grandson, Seth Winston, son of Kacy Childs-Winston.
...to Marjorie Jerwick on the recent Bat Mitzvah of her
granddaughter, Sophie Jerwick daughter of Ilene and Jeff
Jerwick.
FAST OF TEVET
The Fast of the 10th of Tevet, commemorates the
beginning of the siege of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. which
led to the destruction of the Temple, will occur this year
on Sunday, December 27. The fast begins at 6:06 a.m.
and ends at 5:41 p.m.
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SIMCHA TREE LEAF
DEDICATIONS
HONORING SHELDON SNITZ
75TH BIRTHDAY - 11-15-09
WIFE, EUNICE, CHILDREN, DEBBIE &
SCOTT, ELYSE & BLAINE
GRANDCHILDREN, STEELE, JORDAN,
TALON, DRAKE & KITANA
IN HONOR OF
MALCOLM A. LITMAN
80TH BIRTHDAY
11-28-09
LOVE FROM YOUR FOUR DAUGHTERS,
SONS-IN-LAW & GRANDCHILDREN
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
ROCHELLE AND ED KANTER
OCTOBER 28, 2009
LOVE,
JESSICA, ADAM, JENNIFER, LOWELL,
SHANE, YONATAN AND ELIEZER
MAZEL TOV!
DR. JESSICA KALENDER-RICH
ON COMPLETING HER
INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY
LOVE,
ADAM, YONATAN AND ELIEZER
FOR MY BRIDE
JACKYE GOLDBERG
BIRTHDAY 11-02-09
LOVING GROOM, ALAN
IN HONOR OF
CAROL & ARNIE CAVIAR
RECEIVING THE K.I. 2009
VISIONARY HONOR AWARD
MOM ROSENBLATT, SUSAN & FAMILY
DEBBIE & MIKE & FAMILY
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Rabbi Mandl continued from page 1.....
Finally, I would like to begin to update you about what
is happening with the Vaad Hakashrut here in Kansas City.
That is the organization which controls kashrut for the entire
metro area. I helped found that organization I am guessing somewhere between 15 and 18 years ago. It began very
small and has grown tremendously over the years due to the
many commercial plants, and kosher facilities and hotels in
the metro area. We now have a number of employees. I
have been the chairman of the Vaad and the rabbi of BIAV,
presently Rabbi Daniel Rockoff, is the supervising rabbi.
Over the years the Vaad has been kind of mysterious to many
people and often has been a source of some irritation due to
both people not understanding how it operated and frankly
not a good organizational structure. The Vaad Board of Directors had not met for several years and there was a certain
amount of ‘looseness’ of operation.
Recently with the help of Todd Stettner, Executive VicePresident and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation, and one of our members, a major reorganization of the
Vaad Hakashrut has occurred. There is now a fairly large,
but yet manageable Board of Directors. The acting president
of the organization is our own Karen Pack. The financial
affairs of the Vaad are now being professionally managed
and I look forward to very positive things coming from this
reorganization plan. Bruce Daniels, another K.I. member,
actually born and raised in the congregation, serves as the
Administrator of the Vaad and has been in that capacity for
the past few years. I will keep you apprised about further
developments within the Vaad.
Even though I will be gone for the next few months, I
will continue to write my column for the Focal Point and
keep you apprised of where we are and what is going on in
our lives.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl, PhD
Rabbi Bauman continued from page 2.....
from the far-right of a given issue. The history of Zionism teaches that if either the extreme right or the extreme left were
to have its way then perhaps we would not have the modern State of Israel. So to which of these perspectives do we at K.I.
subscribe? Our position is best understood by the statement of principles of the Union for Traditional Judaism:
“Redemption--We share the age-old dreams for messianic deliverance and trust that ultimate redemption will come when
G-d sees fit. We see in History the unfolding of this divine promise and regard the establishment and development of the
State of Israel as a step toward its fulfillment. We are fortunate to live in a time when we can actively participate as partners
in this process.” This approach maintains the religious dream of a messianic homeland and existence for our people who
have withstood so much hardship throughout history. At the same time it understands that the messianic dream comes about
as people actively work towards the development of the Jewish homeland. Today, we celebrate both 60 plus years since the
establishment of the modern State of Israel and the 100th anniversary of Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
Consider for a moment that when our beloved synagogue, K.I. was founded 100 years ago the State of Israel was simply
a dream. Today, as we celebrate our 100th anniversary we also celebrate a vibrant, western democracy that is blossoming
into a reality that we could never have imagined 100 years ago. To this end, I would like to extend an invitation to you to
join me and my family on the Kehilath Israel Family Adventure Mission to Israel, May 30, 2010 through June 10, 2010. For
those interested please contact me at either rabbidavid@kisyn.org or 913.642.1880 x 212.
Rabbi David Bauman
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speech was I had to memorize it. I stared at the exit sign
and my voice was probably a monotone the entire speech. I
remember at home, having cake, tripping on something and
my elbow going right into the cake. 1968 our wedding, with
Carol’s entire family in town from Memphis plus other areas
of the country and boy, were they party people. She came
from a very traditional and orthodox environment but they
sure knew how to have a good time. My side of the family eventually got into the swing of things. Our wedding is
something both of us will remember especially when Carol
said, it’s time to leave and I told her I was having too much
fun to leave. There are so many more good times I could add
to this article.
Health has always been very important to me and there
are reasons. When I was 26, my mother, Mary, of blessed
memory, had breast cancer and 15 years later had another
bout. She fought it, survived it and lived to be 84. She
swore she would die of cancer. Instead she suffered a massive stroke and three months later passed away from pneumonia. My son Allen got hit in the back of the head with an
axe as a child – no wonder. My son, Cory as an infant, – I
won’t say who was holding him but they slipped down the
step while carrying him, and he wound up breaking his leg.
Freak accident. My daughter, Allison had continual problems throughout her childhood, suffering painful attacks and
finally doctors discovered a cholodocal cyst in the middle
of an x-ray. She never had an attack long enough to have it
diagnosed. She had one surgery at Children’s Mercy and
another at Mayo Clinic. Because of these aforementioned
hospitals I am so thankful for the health of my children and
for the health of many others who have had treatment there.
Carol and I enjoy our trips to Vegas, the many cruises, and
different parts of the country and world – so many fun times.
Our travels taking us to out-of-town weddings, Bar and Bat
Mitzvahs or other celebrations – everything so positive. We
should see, enjoy and never miss good times if our health allows it. Our congregation should see, enjoy and never miss
good times if at all possible.
Chairing Grand Givers two years in a row with Joan Rivers and Alan King was a job but a lot of fun. It changed
the mindset of Grand Givers from a celebration to an event.
Synagogue life: the births, birthdays, anniversaries, mitzvahs, parties and most importantly sharing time with some
really young-at-heart congregants. Some of those old-timers
are with us still and some not – of blessed memory.
The granddaddy of all the great memories has to be the
honor bestowed upon Carol and me by the synagogue this
most recent Grand Givers evening – the Visionary Award.
The evening was something to remember, the performance,
Dudu Fisher, whom I’ve seen before - in person and on public
TV, is definitely one-of-a-kind. Quite honestly the concert
was more than I expected. When Dudu sang, “My Yiddishe
Mama,” my mother’s favorite song, I became misty-eyed
and that’s the truth. I also enjoyed the songs he sang from
“Les Miserables” and “Papa” from “Fiddler on the Roof.”
He was as incredible as I remember him. My hope is every
congregant supported the 100 Year Anniversary by attending
this concert. From the people who purchased a $52 ticket to
those who gave $50,000 – you have the vision. It’s just as
important to me to give your tzedakah for this concert with
the idea of enjoying a tremendous performance at what ever
level you gave. Was it visionary for a millionaire to get free
tickets from the Heritage Center at the JCC? Is it visionary
for the future of Judaism to rest in idle hands? Action is the
key. I know what you’re thinking – there he goes again,
talking about tzedakah. If Judaism - starting with Kehilath
Israel, our community and our beloved Israel – is to flourish
and perpetuate, we need cooperation.
People asked me who was responsible for the tickets at
the Heritage Center, Village Shalom and also to KU Hillel.
This man doesn’t usually look for the accolades, but I asked
his permission to publish - in our Focal Point his name. He
is Herb Buchbinder, who has given so much to our Jewish
community, especially the Jewish Community Center. He
chaired Sports Night for years, raising millions. I consider
him a deep friend and I know he loves white grapes, bananas
and honey crisp apples. The community loves him as they
should.
On a congregational level, we need to change our mindset,
change our way of thinking. You must understand K.I. isn’t
the only synagogue having challenges. In the past month
I have spoken with many individuals from other congregations – who have similar issues. Does this mean I’m wrong?
Was Moses wrong when he became disenchanted with his
people? I don’t believe in having a few donors giving large
amounts of money. One of these days, these generous contributors are going to ask – why only me? Why not a group
effort? My idea originally for the Founder’s Society was to
ask many people for not so much money. What if more than
the original eleven gave say nine to 20 more? Wouldn’t that
be awesome?
We need a ‘Blue Ribbon’ committee to think about K.I. after December 31, 2010. We need to form this committee as
soon as possible so they can bring funding ideas to the president, officers and Board. It’s not only funding ideas, it could
be cost-saving ideas or income-producing ideas. There’s the
easy solution – cut, cut, cut only to see us regress. There
have to be easy ways to balance our budget without losing
the progress which has brought us so far. If you are critical
and not putting your money where your mouth is--then you
are part of the problem, not the solution. Think about it.
How many past presidents have come out and told the real
story?
Arnold Caviar,
President
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now listen to how these words are expressed from another perspective.” This is why the cantorial recitatives or vocal artistic
interpretations of the prayers came into existence. The hazzan is using his skill and knowledge to give another interpretation
to the words while the congregation is instructed to listen, to respond or to sing along at the appropriate times. This is also
accomplished through the various congregational melodies that are sung.
A tremendous misconception is that the Amidah is repeated by the hazzan on behalf of those who are unable to recite
the prayers in Hebrew, and therefore, those who were able to daven in Hebrew think that they do not have to pay attention.
Because of this misconception, many people use this time to talk with their friends. Not only is this wrong, but it also is
very disturbing to one’s fellow congregant and the hazzan, and takes away from the dignity of the service. Wouldn’t it be
an amazing experience if we would take the advice given in our Torah and sh’ma yisrael, don’t talk, just listen!
Rabbi Jeffrey A. Shron, Hazzan
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GUARDIAN SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
CAJE/Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is, once again, pleased to offer financial assistance to those students participating in Jewish summer enrichment programs, particularly Jewish camps and Israel experiences.
Many Jewish children in our community are able to attend a Jewish program only through the help of their congregations
and CAJE/Jewish Federation. Although many apply, there are often not enough funds to provide every student with financial
assistance. The Jewish Community Foundation provides additional funds for students needing financial assistance for Israel
programs.
Programs supported by The Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society include:
Alexander Muss High School in Israel, BBYO, Camp Moshavah, Camp Ramah, Camp Sabra, Goldman Union Camp Institute, Herzl Camp, JCC Maccabi Games in Israel, Kutz Camp, NCSY, NFTY, Ramah Israel Program, Ranch Camp (JCC
Denver), Round Lake, Tikvah Program, USY, Young Judea, and other approved camps and Israel experiences.
Please remember that Guardian Society scholarships are needs-based and are available only if a congregation provides
financial assistance. Feel free to contact Alan Edelman, 913.327.8104 or alane@jewishkc.org.
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Reservations Needed
Please call: 913.642.1880 or
email hshron@hotmail.com
rabbiwex@kisyn.org
stannmazel@kc.rr.com
Chanukah Refreshments
No Charge
Light Dinner – No charge
•Havdalah
•Candle Lighting, Chanukah Songs
•Pin the Shield on the Macabees
•Sufganiyot (Donut) Grabbing Contest
•Spin the Dreidel Contest
•Fish for the Ducks
•Throw the Latke into the Frying Pan
Saturday Evening, December 12
6:30 pm at K.I.
Chanukah party for the
entire family….FREE
Over the years, the synagogue has always asked
for your TIME and the synagogue has asked for
your MONEY… now we want your BLOOD!
Wednesday, December 23
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kehilath Israel Synagogue Social Hall
Sponsored by:
Kehilath Israel Synagogue Men’s Club
Congregation Beth Shalom Men's Club
The Athletic Club of Overland Park
Warm your heart with the spirit of giving!
Save a Life. Right Here, Right Now!
ALL REGISTERED DONORS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT!!
To make an appointment online go to www.savealifenow.org
Be sure to use Sponsor Code: Kehilath Israel
You may also contact Ted Goldstein at (913) 271-6798.
For medical eligibility questions, please call 1-800-245-7035
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Sign Up & Save the Date
Sunday, February 7, 2010
K.I. Mitzvah Day Activities
You and Your Family Join the Rosenstock Family
By giving to our community with kindness
“Like K.I. Has Been Doing for the Last 100 Years!”
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9:00 a.m. Services
9:30-10:15 a.m. Pick up t-shirts and have some breakfast, announcements, pictures and
go do mitzvot ‘til you just can’t mitzvah no more!
12:00-12:30 p.m. Leave your mitzvah destination feeling wonderful and ready to watch
some Super Bowl Football.
Destination choices:
Center for the Visually Impaired (ages 5+)
Harvesters 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 6+)
Marillac to work in their clothes closet
Ronald McDonald House (junior high and up ages)
Safehome (ages 15+)
Village Shalom 10:30am-12 p.m. (any age)
Atriums (any age)
Knitting Group (10+ age)
Whether you can participate or not- PLEASE BRING PAPER GOODS and SUPPLIES TO
DONATE TO SAFEHOME:
(Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, blankets . . .etc) A bucket will be located in the lobby throughout the next few months for donations.
Please choose in order of desire 1st, 2nd, and 3rd….
You have 2 options:
email jackie@rosenstock.net with your choices
or
Fill out the form and turn it into the box in the office. If you would like to be a CHAIRPERSON for one of our destinations please email Jackie at the above address!
Thanks and we should have a wonderful day to be remembered in the next 100 years.
100 Mitzvot for families to do throughout the year- LOOK for the mitzvah of the month
starting in January.
Call Jackie, Allan, Ashly, Lizzy or Nicky Rosenstock (your chair family) with any questions
913.991.3301 or 913.981.8980.
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Mitzvah Day Destination Form
I wish to volunteer at:
Please return this volunteer form as soon as possible to the KI office
ATTN: Rosenstock Mitzvah Crew 10501 Conser, OP, KS 66212 or email your choices to jackie@
rosenstock.net.
For information or questions please call – 913.981.8980
My/Our name: _________________Phone/email_________________________
My Choices are:
1. _________________ 2. ___________________ 3._________________
Please indicate:
____ I am able to drive and can take ___ additional individuals in my car.
____ I am unable to drive and would love to have a ride so I can participate.
WAIVER TO BE SIGNED BY ALL VOLUNTEERS
Parents/guardians must sign for children under the age of 18
I understand that I am spending the morning as a volunteer on Mitzvah projects organized by the Kehilath Israel
Synagogue Mitzvah Committee with non-profit groups in the Greater KC area. I understand that I am responsible
for my behavior and will only perform volunteer work that I feel comfortable doing. I hereby release and agree
to hold Kehilath Israel Synagogue harmless from any and all damages (including illness and disease), injuries,
claims and causes of action which may accrue to be asserted by me or any minor child of mine arising (directly
or indirectly) out of my or any children’s participation in Mitzvah Day.
Print name(s) __________________________________________________________________
Signature of Waiver: ________________________________
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K.I. Mitzvah Day
Destination Choices
100 years of giving
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow will stop us from performing our Mitzvot!
Atriums:
A senior living facility. Singing and/or Activities
7300 West 107th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 -- 913.381.6000
Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired:
Prepares children with visual impairments to function at their fullest in a sighted world.
3101 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 -- 816.841.2284.
Harvesters:
Distributes food, necessities, and nutritional information to those in need through a network of notfor-profit agencies. Sort and package items – please wear fully enclosed shoes- no crocs!
3801 Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64129 -- 816.929.3000.
KI Knitting Group:
Stay at K.I. and knit to create blankets for Safehome.
Marillac:
Provides comprehensive mental health services for children, adolescents and families. Working in their
clothes closet. 8000 West 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 – 913.681.5437
Ronald McDonald House:
Provides a home away from home for ill children and their families during their hospital stay.
2502 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64108 – 816.842.8321
Safehome:
Services for victims of domestic violence and their children in Johnson County and throughout the metro
area. Helping sort and organize. Address & phone unpublished.
Village Shalom:
A senior living community and skilled nursing facility. Singing and/or activities.
5500 West 123rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66209 – 913.317.2600
Sites may be added or eliminated according to individual numbers! Thank you in advance for your support and
help in making K.I.’s Mitzvah Day so wonderful and successful! The Rosenstock Crew
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Rabbi Herbert Mandl’s installation as rabbi and Sherman Dreiseszun’s installation as president of Kehilath Israel Synagogue in
1978. Front row (l to r): Rabbi Wilfred Shuchat of Montreal (formerly Rabbi Mandl’s rabbi), Sherman Dreiseszun, of blessed
memory, Leah Gladstone, Rabbi Herbert Mandl. Back row (l to r): Howard Levitan, Ron Weiss, Elliott Goldstein, Peter
Levi, Steve Osman
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LOOKING BACK THROUGH THE YEARS
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ESRIG-GOULD MEMORIAL ALCOVE
With Reverence We Record the Following Yahrzeits
MEMORIAL TABLETS
14 KISLEV-DEC 1
HARRY J. BARASH
FRIEDA FINGERSH
MARY R. GOODBINDER
REUVEN KUSHNER
ARTHUR KUSNETZKY
JOE LEVIN
BLANCHE LEVINE
WILLIAM LONDON
REBA PITLUCK
LILA ROBERTS
BENJAMIN STILLMAN
EARL J. TRANIN
15 KISLEV-DEC 2
SOPHIE DOLGINOFF
ETA ESTRIN
MORRIS FEDER
ANNA HARRIS
JOSEPH LEVEY
LIBBIE MALLIN
ELAINE IRELAND MILLS
ABE BUTCH RABIN
IRENE ROSENBERG
RUBEN SLOBOSKY
BENJAMIN SMUCKLER
TERRY VILINSKY
16 KISLEV-DEC 3
CLARA BELLE GERSHON
JACK I. LERNER
ETTA ROBINSON
ETHEL ROSENFIELD
SARAH TRILINSKY
MANIA WEINDLING
17 KISLEV-DEC 4
DORA FOX
SADIE KATZ
SYLVIA LEVINE
ESTHER SILBERG
MEYER SOLTZ
DOROTHY STEINZEIG
FANNY TAGER
LOUIS THOMAS
SOSHA ZUROVSKY
18 KISLEV-DEC 5
FEIGA BETTINGER
BEN CLAYMAN
NORBERT KELLMER
IRVING KLINOCK
ROSE LERNER
BENJAMIN LICHTOR
REBECCA LIPKIN
JACOB LIPSKY
FANNIE PRICE
REBECCA SANELL
SARAH SPORN
BEN WEINBERG
19 KISLEV-DEC 6
LEAH ESRIG
LILLIAN FISHMAN
JULIUS GOLAD
ANNIE GRANT
DAVID HOUSE
MOONIE KRAMSKY
JOSEPH LAPIDES
YOSEF MAEIR LICHTOR
JULIUS ROSEN
JENNIE ROSENBERG
20 KISLEV-DEC 7
BETTY ADLER
MAURICE BLONSKY
BEN EISMAN
HENRY GOTTLIEB
SARAH MNOOKIN
ETTA STRAUS
NETTIE M. WEINER
NATHAN YEDDIS
21 KISLEV-DEC 8
SARAH R. BEITCHMAN
SARAH RACHEL CARR
LOUIS KLEBAN
SAMUEL KODISH
ROSE KUSNETZKY
MORRIS LEVITCH
ANNA LOEFFLER
LEAH LUKIN
BESS M. POIZNER
ESTHER LEVITT RAYMOR
22 KISLEV-DEC 9
REGINA BRAUN
MORRIS CORTEZ
HELEN EPSTEIN
FANNIE JACOBSON
SAM KAHN
RAYMOND PELTZMAN
23 KISLEV-DEC 10
ESTHER BOROWIK
ISRAEL BOROWIK
SHERMAN DREISESZUN
SHRAGA GOLDMAN
EVA GOODMAN
SARAH ENTIN KAHN
HARRY KRUG
ABRAHAM MILLER
JOHANNA PRICE
DORA SHULTZ
24 KISLEV-DEC 11
ROSE GLASSMAN
LOUIS KAPLAN
ALEX RUBIN
ROBERT SHAW
MARTHA SHER
25 KISLEV-DEC 12
SARAH GERSH
MARY A. GOLDBERG
MAURICE JERWICK
ALBERT KALIKOW
MICHOEL LEVIN
JOSEPH MILLER
RUTH ROSE
JANET SIEGEL
JOSEPH STOFFSKY
HARRY TAYLOR
ISRAEL WEINDLING
26 KISLEV-DEC 13
MINNIE BAUM
ALBERT BEISER
JOHN BELL
MAX COHEN
BLUMA HOROWITZ
JEROME NARON
MIERL STEPONSKY
DORA YOMAN
27 KISLEV-DEC 14
DONALD M. COHN
FRANCES MANDELBAUM
NATHAN MARGOLIN
NOAH MEDLOV
28 KISLEV-DEC 15
SAMUEL GREEN
FAMILY OF KUSHNER
SAM PLATTNER
ISRAEL RAIZEN
29 KISLEV-DEC 16
SARAH PESMEN ASHER
LAWRENCE F. BLONSKY
BERNARD GLICKSTEIN
PEARL ROSE HALPERN
DORA HERSCHMAN
MIRIAM FEIGE INDIN
DORA LEVY
SAMUEL SPECTOR
SAM TANKEL
DAVID WEINBERG
30 KISLEV-DEC 17
EPHRAIM DENNIS
SARAH LERNER
MINNIE SIMON
ANNA SWARTZ
1 TEVET-DEC 18
FANNIE CLAYMAN
REVA ESTHER DENNIS
ANNA DENA DUBINSKY
ROSE FABES
DAVID GINSBERG
DAVID GOLAD
EMMA LEVINE
2 TEVET-DEC 19
ROSE BELOVE
SARAH BRITZ
EUGENE GOLDSTEIN
SARAH GREEN
CONNIE E. KAPLAN
MAX KRAFT
ABE RABINOWITZ
BERL SHERR
MARY BOGART SPORN
3 TEVET-DEC 20
ALEXANDER BULAVSKY
EDWARD CUMONOW
RITA FRIEDMAN
ISADORE GREEN
ISIDOR HOUSE
LOUIS LEBOFF
ISADORE RAINEN
MAX SHER
LUCY SHRINER
OSCAR SIMON
4 TEVET-DEC 21
ISADORE BROWN
MICHLE FISHMAN
MARTHA GOODMAN
MORRIS GOODMAN
RICHARD B. KATZ
MOLLIE MONDSCHEIN
MORRIS RASKIN
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SAMUEL H. SHURIN
SHAY STEIN
LOUIS WALTER
5 TEVET-DEC 22
HELEN COHEN
REBECCA COHEN
ROSE GREENBERG
JACK KANDLIS
JOE LEVINE
JOE TKATCH
PETER TRANIN
RUTH TURNER ZITRON
6 TEVET-DEC 23
IDA BAMBERGER
RACHEL BROOKS
BEN COHN
HENE GAUM
FRED LEBRECHT
RACHEL MOSSERI
7 TEVET-DEC 24
KATHERINE BODKER
SOLOMON BORTNICK
ANNA BUCKSNER
MORRIS GOLDBERG
FLORA HARRIS
DAVID SHANE
BEN TRILLIN
SARAH WEINBERG
8 TEVET-DEC 25
CARL BERNSTEIN
IDA DUNN
SARAH FISHMAN
BESS LADERMAN
ANNE M. SHAEFFER
ROSE TRANIN
9 TEVET-DEC 26
MARY ABEND
LENA ALPORT
REBECCA BLENDER
ETHEL KESSLER
IDA LERNER
SARAH LEVINSON
FEIGA POLLMAN
LIBBY SLADOWITZ
VELVEL STEPONSKY
SARAH STERN
MARY WAGNER
WEINER BROTHERS
ISAAC WINER
JACOB WINER
BRACHA YEDDIS
FEIGA YODLER
WOLF YODLER
11 TEVET-DEC 28
ELIYA DWORKIN
LOUIS GLASS
MINNIE GUROVITZ
ABE KELNE
ZE’EV LISSER
SARA F. LITMAN
SIMON MALLIN
MINNIE MILLER
12 TEVET-DEC 29
REBECCA BIALSKY
ANNA BRATMAN
MINNIE KUSHNER
ISADORE MARGOLIS
MINNIE OSADCHY
RUBIN RESNICK
SIMHA TARABOULOS
13 TEVET-DEC 30
RUTH ADELMAN
BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN
MILTON KESSLER
14 TEVET-DEC 31
REBECCA GINSBERG
SARA GOLDBERG
ROSE HOROWITZ
ANNA STUDNA
10 TEVET-DEC 27
ETHEL BERGER
LEAH BERGER
ZALMAN BERGER
ZLATA BERGER
ZVI BERGER
SARAH BOIGEN
CHARNA COHEN
MORDECAI COHEN
DAVID CUKIER
HARRY W. FILSON
CHARNA GERSHKOWITZ
ALVIN GLADSTONE
HERSHEL GOLDBERG
MARIE T. HACKER
DORA HAITH
IDA REVA JABEN
ADA LEVEY
ISIDOR LIPSCHUETZ
RABBI MORITZ MANDL
ROSALIE MANDL
SHEVA MILLER
YESHAIAH MILLER
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We gratefully
acknowledge the following Contributions...
K.I. BREAKFAST CLUB FUND
MEMORY
LEON LAPIDES
Linda Rich
YAHRZEIT
SEYMOUR KAUFMAN
Leibert Kaufman
WILLIAM LEVINE
Michael & David Levine
K.I. BUS FUND
ANNIVERSARY
ESTHER & WILLIAM GALLAS
MEMORY
MARY & HARRY FRISCHER
MELVIN FRISCHER
Shirley Frischer
K.I. GENERAL FUND
DONATION
Stan & Joyce Zeldin
ANNIVERSARY
MARLENE & GEORGE FRY
JOYCE & RICHARD BRATMAN
Marcus & Lois Levitch
MARTHA & HARRY FLEITMAN
Norbert & Lilian Lipschuetz
HONOR
SHERRILL & ELINOR FRIEDMAN
Marvin & Janice Finkelston
SHARON FRIEDMAN
SEYMOUR KRINSKY
Mr. & Mrs. David Wajcman
CAROL & ARNOLD CAVIAR
MEMORY
SYLVIA KUSNETZKY
Harriet Shapiro
SHELLEY FARBMAN
Dr. Bruce & Devra Lerner
BERNARD H. BELZER
Judy Belzer-Weitzman
SIEGFRIED RUSCHIN
RECOVERY
RHETTA GOLDSTEIN
Ben & Elinore Kutler
WEDDING
JESSICA & TRAVIS TOWNSLEY
Diane & Abe Rozenberg
YAHRZEIT
ROSE RAKLEY
Ira & Miriam Rakley
ETTA ROBINSON
Elinore & Ben Kutler
ALVIN CLUTZ
R. Cline
Stephen Cline
MARY R. GOODBINDER
Charlene Goodbinder
KHANA SHVARTSBLAT
Khatskel Shvartsblat
WILLIAM SEBERT
Felis & Gene Gladstone
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JESSICA SHAPIRO
Gilbert Shapiro
FRANCES HOLLAND
BELLE ALPORT
Neva Bennett
ESTHER HAMER KLASSEN
CARL HAMER
Barbara & Skip Rein
LOVED ONES
Ida Levin
LYNN RUBIN
Sharon Jerwick
DORA ADELMAN
JACKIE FRIEDMAN
Bruce Adelman
REBECCA BAKER
Richard Fabish
CHAI KIDDUSH FUND
OUR ANNIVERSARY
ELLY & RABBI DAVID BAUMAN
DRS. LIZ & BRIAN FRIEDMAN
PHYLLIS & MAURY KOHN
ARLYN & CHARLES KULUVA
BETTY & LOU LESKY
MIRIAM & IRA RAKLEY
K.I. RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
MEMORY
SISTER OF ARLENE ABRAMS
LUCILLE DARISH
Linda Silver & Bob Gast
YAHRZEIT
DAVID GREENBAUM
Joseph Greenbaum
REVA LITWACK
Myer Litwack
FLOYD FRANK
Shirley M. Beiser
MARY & ISSIE CAVIAR YOUTH FUND
HONOR
ARNIE & CAROL CAVIAR
Allan & Carol Robinson
Bev & Bernie Jacobson
K.I. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MEMORY
GLORIA SOLOMON PARELMAN
RABBI MANUEL LADERMAN
Mel & Lore Mallin
MARTIN SPECTOR
DORIS SPECTOR
Ilene, Brett & Jana Kaplan
YAHRZEIT
FANNY LIFTON
Rosaline Kraiman
MORRIS MALLIN
Mel & Lore Mallin
MATHEW DEVOE
Irwin & Carol Cohen
LOUIS GOTTLIEB
Sharon & Howard Levitan
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ALEX & SADIE WACKNOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MEMORY
SIDNEY EPSTEIN
YAHRZEIT
DAVE SOLOFF
FLOYD FRANK
Gene & Muriel Soloff
BARABAN-COSNER FUND
MEMORY
MARSHA GOLDMAN
GALE ROSSMAN
Kerry, Justin & Brandon Cosner
WILLIAM & ANNA BIRENBOIM RITUAL & PRAYER BOOK FUND
YIZKOR
LOVED ONES
Paul & Charlene Rubin
FRED & MARIA DEVINKI FLORAL
FUND
BIRTHDAY
JACKYE GOLDBERG
ALLEN SAMET
SONIA WARSHAWSKI
DORIS GILGUS
MALCOLM LITMAN
Maria Devinki
YAHRZEIT
RITA MYER
Irving Myer
MARY SHARFI
ITZCHAK SHARFI
Moshe Sharfi
FRED & MARIA DEVINKI TORAH
PRESERVATION FUND
ANNIVERSARY
TOBA & ERNEST HOROWITZ
IDA & CRAIG KOLKIN
ALLEGRA & KENT SHANBERG
REGINA & JONATHAN FINK
MEMORY
FRIEDA FINGERSH
Maria Devinki
SEYMOUR KRINSKY VIDEO LIBRARY
ANNIVERSARY
BETTY & LOU LESKY
DONNA & EDWARD WARREN
TOBA & ERNEST HOROWITZ
ALLEGRA & KENT SHANBERG
Seymour & Marsha Krinsky
HONOR
SEYMOUR KRINSKY
Allan & Marilyn Kaufman
Joyce Winokur
MEMORY
GALE GROSSMAN
Contributions continued...
RECOVERY
ELAINE POLSKY
Seymour & Marsha Krinksy
MELVIN & EVELYN SPITCAUFSKY
LIBRARY FUND
YAHRZEIT
HANNAH SHIMBERG
Miriam Rakley
MORRIS & ROSE SPITCAUFSKY
Martin Spitcaufsky
FATHER
ROSE SPITCAUFSKY
Blanche Adelman
DAVID KOCH
Harold & Joyce Koch
JEAN & MORRIS ODESNIK RITUAL &
RELIGIOUS ITEMS FUND
YAHRZEIT
MORRIS ODESNIK
Harvey Levine
Isabelle Gallas
LIBBIE & JACK SHER BOOK FUND
YAHRZEIT
DVOSHA LEVINA
Anna Levina
SHIVA-CHESED FUND
YAHRZEIT
SAM JABEN
Helen & Selwyn Luben
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
BIRTH
AHUVA CHAYN EFRON
Bea & Jerry Efron
MEMORY
LOUIS RUBIN
Betty Caplan
DAD & MOTHER-IN-LAW
Gela Adelman
YAHRZEIT
ARTHUR WACHTEL
MARLENE CORCHINE
Natalie Duggan
ROSE GOLDSTEIN
Zelma & Sonny Saltzman
YIZKOR
LOVED ONES
Gela Adelman
RABBI MANDL’S DISCRETIONARY
APPRECIATION
RABBI MANDL
Joyce Winokur
BIRTH
LAPINE GREAT GRANDCHILD
Gela Adelman
HONOR
BILL & FANI SCHIFMAN
Bob & Jean Zeldin
MEMORY
LOVED ONES
Stanley Mallin
RECOVERY
AHUVA CHAYN EFRON
Bea & Jerry Efron
YAHRZEIT
CELIA MILLER
Leah Gladstone
STUART WINOKUR
Joyce Winokur
LILY RESNICK
RUBIN RESNICK
Charles Resnick
SYLVIA LEVINE
Allen Levine
FANNIE ROSENFELD MANDEL
Jerry & Barbara Cosner
ALAN ROSENBERG
Myra R. Litman, MD
HARRY B. STRAUSS
Eugene Strauss
AVROM HEILIGMAN
Michael Heiligman
FRITZ JACOBY
Margarete Jacoby
MARLENE CORCHINE
ARTHUR WACHTEL
Ben Corchine
JULIUS PELTZMAN
Gustava Alport
RABBI BAUMAN’S DISCRETIONARY
HONOR
GENE SOLOFF
Sally L. Cohen
Gela Adelman
SEYMOUR KRINSKY
SHARON FRIEDMAN
Gela Adelman
YAHRZEIT
HARRY LESNER
Norma & Andy Schwartz
LOUIS GOTTLIEB
Esther Bitner
DAVE SOLOFF
Sally L. Cohen
THE SHERMAN & IRENE DREISESZUN
COURT FUND
MEMORY
HARRY FRIEDMAN
Irene Dreiseszun
K.I. BLUE RIDGE CEMETERY FUND
MEMORY
ROBERT KOHN
Phyllis & Maury Kohn
HAROLD W. KATZ
Jeffrey Katz
Gary Katz
SHERMAN SCHWARTZ
Leah Cohn
YAHRZEIT
REBECCA MARGOLIN
Rosalie Kars
MOLLIE KRAFT
Ann Studna
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LOUIS STRAUS
Ben & Dianne Sperry
ESTHER GOLDFINGER
SAM BERNSTEIN
Phyllis & Maury Kohn
PEGGY BREWER
Diane & Abe Rozenberg
LOUIS RUBIN
ANNA RUBINS
Lillian Rubin
VICTOR POLLMAN
Frieda Pollman
DENA ROSE DELEVE
Gene DeLeve
Anita Loeb
HYMAN SHULTZ
Adeline Shultz Trempy
KASIL JABEN
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jaben
HARRY C. GOLDBERG
Alvin & Esther Goldberg
BECKY ORLOVICK
Marvin Orlovick
ROSE BRATT
Harry L. Bratt
DAVID LIBER
Mary Skaler
YAAKOV EDELBAUM
Helen Lesky
SAM & SARAH SHAW
Anna S. Katz
MOLLIE KRAFT
Lee Kraft
ESRIG – GOULD FUND
YAHRZEIT
ZVI ESRIG
Sam Gould
Harold Esrig
IDA GOLDSTEIN
Harold Esrig
K.I. BENEVOLENT FUND
YAHRZEIT
MICHAEL MOSSERI
LEAH NEGRIN
Michael Taraboulos
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
the bereaved families of:
LEON ARONSON
(Brother of Ruth Kraft, S. Reva Golad)
SIDNEY EPSTEIN
(Father of Henry Epstein)
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C O M M U N I T Y C O R N E R
FEED YOUR MIND WITH
RABBI SCOTT WHITE
If you are a junkie for Jewish news, then
“Two Jews, Three Opinions” is right up
your alley. Lend your voice and opinions
to this lively discussion about important
events unfolding in Israel and throughout
the world. Rabbi Scott White, spiritual
leader of Congregation Ohev Sholom, will
present this food for thought at a “Feed
Your Mind” program from 12:15-1:45
p.m. Friday, December 18, at the Jewish
Community Center.
There is a $10 fee to attend the “Feed
Your Mind” event. (Paid members of the
Melton Alumni Association attend free
of charge.) Attendees may bring a pareve
lunch, or preorder a box lunch from Subway Kosher Deli for an additional $6 by
contacting Jeff Goldenberg, Director of
Adult Jewish Education, 913.327.4647,
or jeffg@jewishkc.org. Orders must be
placed by December 17.
This program is a precursor to Rabbi
White’s course on the same topic, which
will be offered from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning January 22, 2010. Contact
Jeff Goldenberg for more information.
FROM MACCABEES TO
MODERNITY: JEWS IN THE
MILITARY
Learn about American Jews in the
military and the continued relevance and
importance of their service in a program
featuring U.S. Army Maj. Ned Krafchick,
at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December16, at
The Center.
For more information, contact Jeff Goldenberg, Director of Adult Jewish Education, 913.327.4647, or jeffg@jewishkc.org.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES NEWS
HANUKKAH GIFT PROJECT
UNDER WAY-DONATIONS SOUGHT
JFS is looking for individuals, families
and organizations to adopt those in need for
the holiday. If you or someone you know
needs assistance or you want to adopt a
family, please contact Sondra Atherly, JFS
project coordinator, at 913.327.8265. All
information will be kept confidential.
JFS will collect gift items for these individuals and families through November
30. The packages will be distributed December 8-11 by volunteers. This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on December
11.
JFS is seeking donations of gift cards
to area retail stores, restaurants, grocery
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stores and gas stations, as well as new toys
and other items for the Hanukkah packages.
Donations may be brought to JFS’ office at
the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W.
115th St., Suite 103, Overland Park, KS.
Community members may make monetary
donations by mailing or bringing them to
JFS office. Please make checks payable to
JFS Hanukkah Project. All donations are
tax deductible.
A wrapping party will take place on Monday, December 7, 3:30-7:30 p.m. in the
Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center Campus; to volunteer, please contact
Adrienne Kizer, Director of Volunteers and
Special Projects, 913.327.8257.
HEALING SERVICE SET FOR
DECEMBER 10
The second Healing Service, sponsored
by the Jewish Community chaplain program at Jewish Family Services, will take
place on Thursday evening, December 10
at 7:30 p.m. The service is open to the entire community and will be held at Congregation Beth Shalom, 9400 Wornall Road,
Kansas City, Mo.
Reservations should be made by calling
JFS’ office at 913.327.8250 or email healing @jfskc.org.
JET EXPRESS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
To volunteer, call Adrienne Kizer at
913.327.8257 or visit JFS’ website, www.
jfskc.org/volunteer.htm.
HELP@HOME MAY BE LOOKING
FOR YOU
Celebrating its first anniversary, Jewish
Family Services’ Help@Home program is
looking for members. For more information regarding Help@Home contact Dawn
Herbet, director of older adult initiatives, at
913.327.8239 or dherbet@jfskc.org.
FREE KIDS CONCERT BY THE PJ
LIBRARY
The PJ Library presents The Mama Doni
Band and fun art projects for kids of all
ages! Mama Doni, is a mom, music teacher,
songwriter, and lead singer in The Mama
Doni Band, an internationally-renowned
“Jewish indie-rock band for kids.”
Sunday, January 17, 2010, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Jewish Community Campus Social Hall,
5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Make a difference: Volunteer to work at the
Jewish Federation’s Super Sunday, coming
up January 31, 2010. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about how the Jewish
community works, while helping others at
the same time. Volunteers receive full training; morning and afternoon shifts available. For more information, contact Vicky
Kulikov, Jewish Federation Campaign Development Associate, at 913.327.8112, or
vickyk@jewishkc.org.
BAGEL BASH 2009
Tired of sitting around waiting for something fun to do? Come to the biggest Jewish
party of the year - Bagel Bash 2009!
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 8:00 pm
The Well (in Waldo) 7421 Broadway (off of
75th & Wornall)
Featuring great food, great drink specials,
and DJ Matrix spinning a mix of dance, hip
hop and contemporary Israeli Music. The
Well will offer drink specials on microbrews, premium drinks and shots. $10 on
or before December 21/$15 after December
21 and at the door/Walk-ins Welcome! Includes light hors d’oeuvres and dessert display catered by Kosher Connection, Inc.*
Go to tinyurl.com/bagelbash2009. Questions? Contact Vicky Kulikov at vickyk@
jewishkc.org, or 913.327.8112. Bagel Bash
is brought to you by the Jewish Federation
of Greater Kansas City
ATTENTION DOCTORS AND LAWYERS-JFS NEEDS YOU!
If you are interested in offering your expertise – a true mitzvah – please contact
Adrienne Kizer, JFS volunteer director, at
913.327.8257 or email her at akizer@jfskc.
org.
EMERGENCY AID AVAILABLE
If you need assistance but do not qualify
for these funds, JFS has access to other
funds as well. For more information on
these funds, contact the JFS helpline at
913. 327.8293.
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WEEKLY SERVICES
ROSE MORGAN CHAPEL
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