Adar II - Nissan 5776, April 2016

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Adar II - Nissan 5776, April 2016
Table Contents
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Family Shabbat Dinner and
Service
Pg 2
Shabbat Service Schedule
Candle Lighting Times,
Office Hours
Pg 3
Pesach Schedule of Services
Pgs 4-6
Messages from our Leaders
Pg 7
Mazel Tov, Upcoming Events
Pg 8
Ads, Peek at Next Month
Pg 9
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Get
Wells, and Condolences
Pg 10
Scrip Flyer
Pg 11
Ads, Rabbi’s Class Schedule
Pg 12
Yahrzeits
Pg 13-14
Tributes
Pg 15
Israel Bond Advertisement
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Clergy & Board
Information
Friday Evening Shabbat and Shabbat Morning Services
Evening services begin at 7:45pm unless noted.
Oneg follows in the Social Hall.
-Rabbi David Cantor
-Hazzan Judy Sofer,
Cantor, and Education Director
Board of Directors,
2014-2016
President
Jerry Egherman
Immediate Past Co-Presidents
Betty Ann Downing
Ed Morris
Executive VP
April 1, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor and Hazzan Judy Sofer.
April 8, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor.
April 15, 7:15pm Torah School Family Shabbat Service led by Rabbi David Cantor and
Hazzan Judy Sofer. Preceded by Torah School Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm.
April 22, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor.
April 29, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor.
open
VP, Membership
open
VP, Finance
Bill Millman
VP, Education
Jeremy Glatstein
VP, Properties
Renn Levy
VP, Religious Practices
Amanda Rudman
Shabbat morning services begin at 10am. Kiddush follows in the Social Hall.
April 2, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor and Hazzan Judy Sofer. Torah and Haftarah
readings for Parashat Shmini.
April 9, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor. Torah and Haftarah readings for Parashat Tazria.
April 16, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor and Hazzan Judy Sofer. Torah and Haftarah
readings for Parashat Metzora.
April 23, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor.
April 30, Service led by Rabbi David Cantor.
VP, Ways & Means
John Williams
Secretary
Louise Marak
April 1st Oneg is sponsored by Dr. Bernard Natelson,
in memory of his beloved father, Reuben Natelson
Sisterhood President
Mayra Valle
Men’s Club President
Marty Kovalsky
Members at Large
Ida Bobrow
Ron Botwin
Joe Hess
Mike Ourieff
Max Poper
Karen Weinstein
Weekly Oneg and Kiddush sponsored by Sisterhood, unless noted.
Candle Lighting
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
Check out our Facebook
page at
facebook.com/tbslb
Havdallah Times
6:56 pm
7:01 pm
7:06 pm
7:12 pm
7:17pm
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
Office Business Hours
M-TH 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 3:30pm
CLOSED for lunch 1:00 to 2:00pm, M-TH only
All legal and Jewish holidays observed.
(see calendar of events, page 8)
7:57 pm
8:02 pm
8:07 pm
8:12 pm
8:18 pm
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Rabbi’s Column
I was recently reminded that - in a Pesah article past - I had gone
into some detail regarding the mechanics of the sale of hametz.
(Including how I was intending to instruct my children to feed
Garry's dog - which I had sold to him along with my hametz!)
This year I want to delve a little bit into the spiritual aspect.
Why is it so important to rid ourselves of hametz? In 2016 is it
really so important or, given the complexity of processed foods even possible to do so? Will it really poison us to eat a crumb of
bread on Passover, or , after the holiday ends, to eat the spaghetti
of a Jewish friend who possessed said spaghetti during the holiday
bud didn't sell it to non-Jew?
April 22
April 23
April 24
April 25
April 26
April 27
April 28
April 29
Probably not. But perhaps making the effort will help us to be
better people.
I hope we can agree that something that is earned is more
valuable to us that something merely received. The late Alan
Shepard (the first American in space) once asked his grandmother
for a bicycle with gears (so that he could get to the airstrip to
watch the planes take off and land all the sooner). He was thrilled
when she said yes, but somewhat perplexed when she then
proceeded to hand him a hen. Over the course of the next few
months he tended to the chickens in the cook, fed them, mucked it
out, collected and sold the eggs. And when he bought the bike
with the money he had earned by the sweat of his brow, oh did he
ever appreciate his purchase.
April 30
Erev Pesach
Pesach I, service at 10:00am
Pesach II, service at 10:00am at
Shir Chadash, 6440 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood
Pesach III
Pesach IV
Pesach V
Pesach VI
Shir Hashirim - Chanting and Discussion, 9:00am
Pesach VII, service at 10:00am,
Shir Chadash joins TBS
Office Closed
Pesach VIII service at 10:00am
Yizkor at 11:30am
Which bicycle would you rather own?
There is a value in putting effort into a task. This annual activity of
cleaning out the house, getting rid of (through disposal, donation,
sale, or destruction) of all products and objects falling into the
category of containing an admixture of wheat, barley, rye, oats, or
spelt that has come into contact with water for longer than 18
minutes, is a "sweat of the brow" experience (and inconvenience)
that reminds us - at a visceral level - that we are Jewish and, most
importantly, that we care enough about being Jewish that we
actually set aside the time and effort to do it.
Unless you are a Jew-by-Choice, being Jewish is a gift. Just by
being born you automatically became a member of the tribe. But
putting effort into being Jewish - even if it's just a "meaningless
ritual" - makes it all the more valuable.
As you look into the mirror just before Pesah, you will see a Jew
staring back at you, whether it's a Jew who put effort into
preparing for the holiday or one who has "slaved" away in order to
celebrate the Festival of our Freedom.
Pesach Guide 5776
Now Available to access online at
rabbinicalassembly.org/pesah-guide
This Rabbinical Assembly Pesach guide is a brief outline of the
policies and procedures relevant to the preparation of a kosher
for Pesach home.
...
This guide is intended to help families maintain a kosher for
Pesach home in accordance with the principles of Conservative
Judaism and its understanding of Jewish Law.
If you would like to sell your Hametz this year - and would like me
to act as your agent - please send me an email or give me a call
and I would be happy to help you out.
Please contact the office at tbs.longbeach@verizon.net if you
need a copy. The guide will be emailed at your request via a
PDF file.
Which Jewish would you rather see?
Rabbi David Cantor
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President’s Column
Dear Fellow Congregants and Friends of
TBS,
It is my pleasure and honor to let you
know (if you haven’t already heard) that
Rabbi David Cantor has agreed, with the
full support of the Board, to serve Temple Beth Shalom for another three year
term. It is no secret that synagogues
worldwide are facing uncertain challenges. We look forward to
his leadership as the synagogue evolves and with your help,
thrives. The Rabbi, as well as the board, welcomes your
feedback and more than ever, your help in promoting TBS as
‘the best shul’ in Long Beach.
Over the past few years, most notably at events or services
where a large number of you join in, I’ve taken informal surveys
as to “what interests you?” These conversations often surprise
me with a large number of you perfectly satisfied, explaining that
you are fine with just our traditional ‘Conservative-style’ High
Holiday services. You don’t ask or expect anything more and
you are happy to continue to support the shul with your annual
dues and often, a much appreciated High Holiday pledge.
Others have implored me to add more musical offerings. We
answered with Cantorial concerts (thank you Cantor Sofer!),
monthly musical Friday night services, quarterly Simcha
Shabbats, featuring our own Leeav Sofer’s Mostly Kosher band
and even brought in two world-class blues artists, Lazer Lloyd
and Bernie Pearl. On Friday March 18th, by request, Cantor Judy
(and Leeav) Sofer presented a ‘drum circle’ Shabbat, bringing in
drums and inviting attendees to join in the ruach.
Music is not everybody’s cup of tea, so we will not forego traditional services…but we are also looking forward to exploring
other Shabbat experiences. To grow in today’s world, we want
to make sure we try our best to meet the needs of an ever
evolving community and at the same time, work on bringing in
new families who are looking for non-traditional modes of
inspiration.
Still not convinced? Rabbi’s adult education classes, Tzippy’s book
club, Sisterhood’s quarterly Pan Tournaments, holiday dinners,
monthly early evening Friday night family services, Torah School,
B’nai Mitzvahs, and of course special holiday events, such as the
Purim Pandamonium on March 23rd, featuring a Chinese dinner
organized by Kedma Cantor.
Last month, I spoke at length about our own Stuart Simon
receiving the Jewish Federation “Above and Beyond” award. This
month, it is my great pleasure to announce that another TBS
family member, Joan Davis, has been granted the “Women of
Vision” award by the Federation. Joan is one of our longest
serving members, a past President and has held many other
leadership positions at our synagogue and throughout the
community. I will be joining many other congregants and friends
honoring Joan at a dinner at the Alpert JCC on March 31st.
Please continue keeping Michelle Scott, our office assistant, in
your prayers as she recovers from surgery. With luck and great
care, she should be back in the office in early April. Grace and
volunteer, Ida Bobrow have been working very hard to keep you
informed of our activities and the office functioning smoothly.
Also, a huge thank you to Grace’s daughter, Keani who helped her
when she was not in school. As always, Gary is a workhorse…no
need to tell you all he is responsible for.
We are getting down to the wire and we are looking to fill our
board slate for next fiscal year. Do not hesitate to call me or the
office to let us know if you wish to help in this way. The events
and programs mentioned above to not happen on their own and
we can use your support.
Our recent ‘TBSTalks’ series of curated presentations are one
such attempt. Focusing on handling stress, couples
communication, and most recently, coping with loss, these
programs feature professional speakers using TedTalk videos.
On April 10th, the program will feature “Applied Spirituality:
Compassion in Action”. Sisterhood President Mayra Valle, along
with Daphne Zagnoev, Psy.D, Ana Maria Luna and many other
volunteers work very hard to bring these programs to you and I
hope those reading this will find value in them.
Finally, from my family to yours, I wish you all a very happy
Passover holiday and meaningful Seders. I make no bones about
it…I love fried matzoh and have been looking forward to it all year
(yes, I know I can have it anytime...it just tastes better during
Pesach!)
For those still looking for other options…on Sunday March 27th,
the Men’s Club, with assistance from Michael Ourieff, gave the
community a chance to attend a Los Angeles Clipper game at the
Staples Center. Our Torah School students were offered free
tickets and we had thirty people join in the fun. The Men’s Club
isn’t stopping with the Clipper game. On Sunday, April 3rd, Marty
Kovalsky (President of the Men’s Club) will be hosting what will
be a very rewarding program: “How to Fight a Ticket & Travel
Well”. Marty is a true expert in the art of acquiring and utilizing
frequent flyer miles as well as an attorney who knows his stuff
when it comes to traffic court.
Jerry Egherman, President
B’ Shalom and Toda Raba,
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Education Director
Teens
You are an awesome community!
Thank you to everyone for your condolence
cards, your tributes to different temple funds,
and for joining me at the funeral and
especially the minyans held at my house in
Yorba Linda for the week after the funeral.
Although it has been a difficult period for me, your support has
helped me get through. Every card, visit and call touched me. As
I wrote in last month’s article, sitting in the hospital, being part of
a community like ours is a very comforting and inclusive
experience. Not only do we share the joys of life, we also share
the hard times.
Through my career as a cantor I have officiated together with
rabbis or alone at many, many funerals. When it is your own
personal experience the view changes. It again brings home to
me the wisdom of our Jewish practices to invite people in to help
us get through the early days after the funeral. Sitting Shiva is an
incredible experience while food is brought to your house so that
you don’t have to think about cooking, to have people join you so
that you can say Kaddish, to give you a break from the trials and
tribulations of everyday life….this is a gift. I treasured it. Now it’s
time to move on.
Purim this year again falls in the middle of the week. So we are
holding our Purim Fun Day on March 22 for the Torah School.
This includes making Hamentaschen, masks, and crazy hats as
costumes.
The Teens at last month’s Beach Event!
In the past month, the teens and I have had some
opportunities to get together socially while also planning to
help out others. We had a really good time together at the
beach where we all caught up. Also some of us will be helping
out at the AJCC Purim Carnival to help give back to our Jewish
community. The teens and I in the next few months together
will continue to strive to participate in volunteer opportunities
while also having fun together.
Look out for more TBS Teen’s event coming soon!
Sami Morris,
Youth Director
After spring break we will be celebrating our freedom with our
Passover Experience on Tuesday, April 19. This event was
designed by Morah Kedma last year as a way for our students to
experience, in a small way, what it would be like to be an Israelite
going through the plagues and then having to leave Egypt in one
night.
Towards the end of May, I will be starting up the TBS Adult Choir
in order to prepare for the High Holidays. If you are interested in
joining, please contact me at cantorsofer@yahoo.com.
B’Shalom,
Hazzan Judy Sofer
Sisterhood offers you the
opportunity to sponsor
an Oneg or Kiddush.
For more information, please contact
Nina Ayzenberg at
ayznina@yahoo.com or 562.596.4355.
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Torah Fund
This year’s theme, from the poem Eishet Chayil (Woman of Valor), in chapter 31 of the Book of
Proverbs, paints an idealized portrait of a woman of piety, determination, creativity and
industry. The phrase “nat’ah karem” (Proverbs 31:16b) describes an industrious woman as one who
organizes and carries out a plan — in this case, planting a vineyard. Her productive activity will benefit future generations.
The symbolic power of the planting metaphor is not lost on supporters of the Torah Fund Campaign of Women’s league for
Conservative Judaism. This campaign invites each of us to plant for the future with great foresight. We help to provide
Conservative/Masorti communities with well-educated Rabbis and Cantors: Educators and Administrators for Day Schools,
Synagogue Schools, Summer Camps and Synagogues: Social Workers; Professional and Lay leaders; and Scholars. They bring to
our children and grandchildren, and to learners of all ages the religious, spiritual, and educational sustenance they will need for
the future.
Remember, scholarship, funds are needed a lot.
Your chairperson needs to fill the Torah Fund pot!
Securing Conservative Judaism is our intent.
Big or small gifts will be very well spent.
Let’s ALL participate in supporting our scholars.
Please solicit your friends and double your dollars!
Now pick up your phone and do not hedge.
Please call Ida and make your pledge.
With wishes for a Happy and Kosher Pesach.
Ida Z. Bobrow
Torah Fund Chair
714.892.3403
This event is by donation and open to the public. RSVP is required, email: TBSLBTALKS@GMAIL.COM
UPCOMING TBS TALKS TOPICS
Applied Spirituality - Compassion in Action
April 10, 2016, 3-5PM
Developing the Power to Empower
May 15, 2016, 3-5PM
MODERATOR: DAPHNE ZAGNOEV, Psy.D.
GUEST MODERATOR: MICHAEL ESELUN, Chaplain,
Simms/Mann Center for Integrated Oncology
Michael Eselun is an inspirational speaker, who is invited to speak to various
audiences around the country. Michael speaks from deep personal experience,
making connections between seemingly disparate life journeys with
vulnerability, insight and humor. He has also presented a TED talk. Come,
get inspired, join the conversation and get to know your community.
TBS welcomes you to our Ted Talks series, featuring curated TED videos,
followed by moderated discussions, activities and hour d’oeuvres. Join the
conversation!
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Dr. Bryna & Jerry Kaufman, Mrs. Yetta Kane, and David &
Melody Kaufman, on the birth of their grandson, great
grandson, and son, David Joseph Kaufman. The baby was
born in February 27th, 2016.
Make plans to participate in the 28th annual Race With A View.
Proceeds from the event fund vital mental health counseling and
social services for everyone in our community provided by Jewish
Family & Children’s Service of Long Beach &
West Orange County. For more information,
visit www.racewithaview.com or call (562) 427-7916.
HOW TO FIGHT A TICKET
and
SUNDAY PRE-SCHOOL MEET-UP
APRIL 3 & MAY 15, 9-10:30AM
A free monthly gathering for parents and
pre-schoolers to enjoy a
fun introduction to Judaism.
RSVP: TBS VP OF EDUCATION,
JEREMY GLATSTEIN
JEREMYGLATSTEIN@OUTLOOK.COM
TRAVEL WELL
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 9:30AM - 12PM
FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY THE MEN’S CLUB
9:30AM - 10:15 AM
Learn how to fight your ticket.
10:30AM - 12 PM
Learn the tricks to travel with miles and points.
RSVP: OFFICE@TBSLB.ORG
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TBS strives for great traditions and
often those can only be made
possible by generous gifts
from members who feel that the
future of our shul begins with
investing in our youth. We are
seeking donations for our
2016 Camp Ramah Scholarship
program so that our
Torah School kids, who would not
otherwise have an opportunity, may
attend this fabulous Jewish camp.
Please contact Grace Oasay at
tbs.longbeach@verizon.net to
support this effort.
Your donations are very much
needed and appreciated.
May 1 - Torah School, 9:00am
May 3 - Torah School, 4:15pm
May 5 - RPC Meeting, 7:03pm
May 7 - Torah School on Shabbat, 9:00am
May 10 - Torah School, 4:15pm
May 15 - Pre-School Meet-Up, 9:00am / Torah School, 9:00am / and TBSTalks 3:00pm
May 17 - Torah School, 4:15pm
May 19 - BOD Meeting, 7:00pm
May 20 - Torah School Family Shabbat Dinner, 6:00pm / Service, 7:15pm
May 21 - Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Lemay-Fruchter
May 22 - Sisterhood BOD Meeting, 10:00am
May 24 - Torah School (LAST DAY), 4:15pm
May 28 - Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Kraus
May 30 - Memorial Day, Office Closed
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, Celebrations, and Get Wells
Refuah Shlemah: Prayer for a Speedy Recovery
We pray for a Refuah Shlemah, a speedy and full recovery to all our beloved members and their loved ones.
Allan Adler
Seena Friedland
Marjorie Hess
Katie Miller
Lee Page
Ethel Richmond
Suzann Rowe
Michelle Scott
Bernice Stern
Dr. Donald Wing
If you would like to list a loved one, please contact Rabbi David Cantor at 562-726-4116. Names will be listed for one month unless
otherwise indicated. Please let us know of loved ones who no longer need to be listed.
Birthdays
Name
Date
Anna Barlevy
Naomi Norwick
Logan Nantais
Joshua Kaplan
Janis Simon
Iris Slone
Emily Anne Sukman
Dr. Nina Barlevy
Gabriel Morris
Jonah Ilan Carey
Adrienne Green
Robert Lassers
Dr. Arthur Gelb
Ari Glatstein
Diana Page
Dr. Walter Schwimmer
1
1
6
7
7
8
8
10
17
18
18
18
19
26
29
30
April 3 - Torah School, 9am
April 3 - Pre-School Meet up, 9am
April 3 - Men’s Club Talk: How to Fight a Ticket & Travel Well
April 5 - Torah School, 4:15pm
April 7 - RPC Meeting, 7:30pm
April 10 - Torah School, 9am
April 12 - Torah School, 4:15pm
April 15 - TS Family Shabbat Dinner, 6pm and Service, 7:15pm
April 17 - Sisterhood BOD Meeting, 10am
April 19 - Torah School, 4:15pm
April 21 - BOD Meeting, 7pm
April 22 to April 30 - Pesach
April 24 - Pesach Morning Services, 10am (Shir Chadash, Lakewood)
April 26 - Torah School, 4:15pm
April 29 - Pesach VII, OFFICE CLOSED all day
April 29 - Pesach Morning Services, 10am
April 30 - Pesach Morning Services, 10am / Yizkor, 11:30am
For complete details, pls. visit our website
calendar at www.tbslb.org/events
Anniversaries
Name
Yolanda & Dr. Isaac Eisenstein
Barbara & Yotam Ravid
Febie & William Slone
Dr. Bryna Kane & Jerry Kaufman
Georgianna & Allan Kolsky
Nina & Alex Ayzenberg
Day
Years
1
13
16
21
29
30
36
36
16
31
34
Condolences
Our sincerest condolences to Hazzan Judy Sofer and the family
on the loss of her beloved brother, David Markowitz, who
passed away on February 25th.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
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ADULT EDUCATION
Learning with Rabbi
Schedule of Rabbi’s classes, please see below.
If you have any questions, please contact Rabbi directly
at rabbi@tbslb.org or visit our website at http://www.tbslb.org.
(Please visit the website calendar for complete class
schedule as it may vary from time to time.)
April 2: Tea & Torah, 9:00am / After-Lunch Learning, 1:00pm
April 3: Talmud Study, 10:30am
April 9: Tea & Torah, 9:00am / After-Lunch Learning, 1:00pm
April 10: Talmud Study, 10:30am
April 14: The Rabbi’s Class, 6:45pm
April 28: No Rabbi’s Class
April 16: Tea & Torah, 9:00am / After-Lunch Learning, 1:00pm
April 17: Talmud Study, 10:30am
April 23: Tea & Torah, 9:00am
April 24: No Talmud Study
April 28: No Rabbi’s Class
April 30: Shir Hashirim - Chanting and Discussion, 9:00am
Please follow us on
Facebook at Temple Beth Shalom
And, on Twitter! @templbethshalom
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4/1
Adar-II 22
Corey Reuben Baines*
4/2
Adar-II 23
Arlene Tabak Miller *
Reuben Natelson *
4/5
Adar-II 26
Tanya Geller *
Morton Lubin
Gussie Weinberger *
Yahrzeits for April, 22 Adar II - 22 Nissan
Merle Gould
Bernice Gelman
Dr. Bernard Natelson
Michael Natelson
Harriet & Maxwell Poper
Dorothy Lubin, OBM
Ann Millman
Stacey Weinberger
Gary Weinberger
4/6
Adar-II 27
David Strum *
Ruth Shafer, OBM
4/7
Adar-II 28
David Flaum *
Louis Leachman
Ed Heller
Etta Lackman
4/8
Adar-II 29
Benjamin Bobrow *
Naima Ishaeik *
Richard Bobrow
Tamra & Remez Ishaeik
4/9
Nissan 1
Saul Cudlitz *
Ida Feldman *
Gertrude Tabak *
4/10
Nissan 2
Judith Aarons
Jacob Braveman
Stephen I. Ellinoy *
Milton Fox
Helen Handler *
Harry Moskowitz *
Lee D. Tarnofsky *
Celia Ida Weinstein
4/11
Nissan 3
Lawrence Cohen
Eli Gerber *
Mark Sandler *
Emanuel Stone *
Esther Winston *
4/12
Nissan 4
Milton Barnett
Rudy Greenwald
Arlene Purvin Marcus *
Lila Sokoloff
Sidney Weissberg *
4/13
Nissan 5
Ida Rosenwasser *
Bessie Solomon
4/14
Nissan 6
Muriel Baldwin *
Brenda Friedman
Allan Adler
Susan Flaschner
Dr. Bruce Ellinoy
Julie Ghodsi
Francine Handler
Louis Moskowitz
Dr. Irving Moskowitz
Robert Tarnofsky
Susan Flaschner
Barbara & Yotam Ravid
Nancy Frank
Rochelle &
Dr. Joel Sandler
Hilda & Melvin Stone
Lenore Winston, OBM
Murray Shaevitz
Cheryl Feinberg
& Ron Solomon
4/20
Nissan 12
Kate Kashinsky*
Rose Gold Ossar *
Edward Harold Scheifer *
Isaac Zagnoev
4/21
Nissan 13
Miriam Gold Elperin *
Ricardo Kahn
Jack Shanberg *
4/22
Nissan 14
Rose Goodz *
Rae Greenberg *
4/23
Nissan 15
Philip Bogen *
Eileen Beth Weiller Speiser
Drs. Lance &
Cookie Sieger
Daniel & Robert
Schlesinger
Kenneth Schlesinger
Veronica Schweitzer
Judy Raykoff
Joyce Greenspan
4/15
Nissan 7
Florence Rosen
Janis Simon
4/16
Nissan 8
Samuel Cohn
Peisach Cooperstein
Edward A. Underberger *
4/26
Nissan 18
Flora Frankel *
Linda Levine
Maurice Cohn
Dr. David Parker
Lenore Winston, OBM
Morris Richmond *
Louis Taback *
Diana Baldwin
Tzippy Marks-Barnett
4/27
Nissan 19
Dora Friedman *
Eizer Solovei
Julius Schlesinger *
Francine Handler
Elaine & Edward Perlstein
Bernice Gelman
Tzippy Marks-Barnett
Ronnie Levine
Ron Marcus
Linda & Wayne Otchis
Ona Green
4/17
Nissan 9
Robert Baldwin *
Eileen Goodfarb
Irving Kern *
4/18
Nissan 10
Marcia Botwin Herold
Berthe Karfiol *
Frieda Kaufman
Mary Dworsky Rakowitz
4/19
Nissan 11
Rose Gold *
Ida Miller
Ron Botwin
Beverly & Sylvan Karfiol
Susan & Norman Milkes
Toby Lee, OBM
Fern Snir
Jeffrey Lee
Barbara & Ned Gaylord
4/24
Nissan 16
Rose Posner Kargauer *
4/25
Nissan 17
Jacob Friedman *
Alex Richmond *
Sam Rubenstein *
4/28
Nissan 20
Charles Gould
Martin Hoffenberg *
Susan Schrader
Shari Pevsner
Dr. Michael Zagnoev
Eva Toczek
Myrna Simon
Bruce Greenberg
David Friedman
Ethel Richmond
Clara Asch, OBM
Hilda & Melvin Stone
Jerry Kaufman &
Dr. Bryna Kane
Ethel Richmond
David Friedman
Dr. Marion Solovei
Merle Gould
Abe Hoffenberg & Rhoda
Hoffenberg **, OBM
4/29
Nissan 21
Ada Bornstein *
Irvin Robins *
John Bornstein
4/30
Nissan 22
Joseph Cudlitz *
Ernestine Esther Frankel
Symchowicz Family *
Francine Handler
Linda Frankel
Please note: The observance of Yahrzeit is
determined by the Hebrew date, and thus shifts
on the English calendar from year to year.
*Denotes a memorial plaque will be lit. Plaques
are lit from the Saturday prior to the Friday after.
The tradition is to attend on the Shabbat before
the Yahrzeit, and the Thursday after.
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Book of Life Fund:
Happy Birthday Wishes: (March)
Marjorie Hess
Liam Lemay-Fruchter
Judith Carey-Fisher
Mira Hauer
Rachel Slone
Linda Egherman
Ilana Plager
Kedma Cantor
Sarelle Franco
Hugh Toczek
Dr. Robert Green
Adam Plager
Eric Green
Jenny Zavatsky
Nina Ayzenberg
Joash Cantor
Bilha Rozdal
Marshall Blesofsky
Larry Fell
Your friends at TBS, Karen Weinstein
& Parviz Parhami
Happy Anniversary:
Drs. Rochelle & Lance Sieger
Judith Carey-Fisher & Jeffrey Fisher
Susanne & Norman Milkes
Rachel & Santos Olumese
Jenny & Marvin Zavatsky
Karen Weinstein & Parviz Parhami
Morah Shlomit & Hertzel Mahgerefteh, mazel tov on the birth of your
grandson, Liam Nowfar!
Karen Weinstein and Parviz Parhami
Hazzan Judy & Shlomo Sofer, mazel tov on the birth of your new
baby granddaughter, Winter Emilia Fox Kaplan!
Karen Weinstein and Parviz Parhami
Drs. Wendy & Michael Strauss, mazel tov on the marriage of Sasha
and Vivi!
Karen Weinstein and Parviz Parhami
Doreen & Irv Shuldiner, mazel tov on the birth of your
grandson, Adam Levi Shuldiner!
Karen Weinstein and Parviz Parhami
In honor of the birth of our grandson, Adam Levi Shuldiner.
Doreen & Irwin Shuldiner
Stuart Simon, mazel tov on being honored at this year’s
Above & Beyond.
Jerry Egherman & Family
Kedma Cantor, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
Hugh Toczek, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
Dr. Robert Green, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
Larry Fell, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
Drs. Cookie & Lance Sieger, Happy Anniversary wishes and mazel tov!
Marge & Joe Hess
Sue & Norm Milkes, Happy Anniversary wishes and mazel tov!
Marge & Joe Hess
Parviz Parhami, sending you a very special happy birthday wishes
and many more!
Harriet & Max Poper
Joan Davis, “A Real Woman of Vision!” Mazel Tov to you!
Harriet & Max Poper
Joan Davis, Mazel Tov on being honored at this year’s
Women of Vision 2016!
Michelle Sztraicher
Stuart Simon, Mazel Tov on being honored at this year’s
Above & Beyond 2016!
Michelle Sztraicher
Hazzan Judy & Shlomo Sofer, congratulations on your new baby
granddaughter, Winter Emilia Fox Kaplan.
Jerry, Linda, and Natalie Egherman
David & Melody Kaufman, mazel tov on the birth of your new son,
David Joseph Kaufman.
Cheryl Feinberg, Ron Solomon, & Family
Torah Memorial Fund
Hazzan Judy Sofer:
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother,
David Markowitz.
Karen Weinstein and Parviz, Eva and Isaac Parhami
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear brother,
David Markowitz.
Jerry Egherman & family
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, David Markowitz.
My deepest sympathies to you and extended families.
Sylvia Landa
In loving memory of your brother, David Markowitz.
Bonnie Nash & Dr. Donald Wing
In memory of your beloved, David Markowitz.
Louise Ann Mark
In memory of your beloved brother, David Markowitz.
Cheryl Lackman Feinberg, Ron Solomon, & family
With our heartfelt condolences, on the loss of your brother,
David Markowitz.
Linda Frankel & Alan Sherry
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your
beloved brother, David Markowitz.
Harriet & Max Poper
Jenny Zavatsky, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved brother,
David Markowitz.
Joan Davis
Nina Ayzenberg, happy birthday wishes to you!
Marge & Joe Hess
In memory of your beloved brother, David Markowitz
Sue & Norm Milkes
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In loving memory of Louis Gans.
Susan & Bruce Greenberg
In loving memory of Jack Nash.
Bonnie Nash
In loving memory of Samuel Ellinoy, Sari Leven Camras, and
Ann R. Ellinoy.
Judith Clarke & Dr. Bruce Ellinoy
Jerry Egherman, in memory of your dear Aunt, Lenore Winston.
Bonnie Nash & Dr. Donald Wing
Merle Gould, in loving memory of my brother-in-law, Arwin Gould.
Etta Lackman
Do you have a friend or loved one celebrating a birthday or
anniversary? Why not sponsor one of our Simcha Shabbats
in their honor? We’re looking for sponsorships, of any
amount, for music, food, dessert or if you’re feeling
especially generous, the entire Kiddush (it’s not that much!)
If you’d like to sponsor the music portion If you’d like to
sponsor the dessert portion. If you’d like to sponsor the
food portion or you’d like to sponsor in its entirety, please
contact John Williams at tabijohn@verizon.net or the Office.
Merle Gould, in loving memory of Uncle, Arwin Gould.
Louise Ann Mark
In addition, we’d like to make this as meaningful as possible.
If you have any special requests for special song or favorite
dessert, please let us know and we’ll do our best to make
that happen.
In memory of our Aunt, Lenore Winston.
Shelley & Norman Simon
Todah Rabah,
The Simcha Shabbat Team
In loving memory of my husband, Arwin Gould.
Merle Gould
In loving memory of my uncle, Edward Frank.
Nancy Frank
In loving memory of my grandson, Corey Baines.
Merle Gould
Linda Fox Adler, in memory of your dear mother, Helen Fox.
Joan Davis.
In loving memory of my mother, Irene Jacobs.
Marilyn Palarea
Merle Gould, in loving memory of uncle, Arwin Gould.
Cheryl Feinberg, Ron Solomon, & Family
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Rabbi David Cantor, Thank you for your recent help and guidance.
Deborah Chankin
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