hakesher - B`nai Israel Synagogue

Nisan / Iyar
5776
HAKESHER
May 2016
Please join us in celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Elijah Romero on June 3 and 4
at B’nai Israel Synagogue. Elijah will lead Shabbat evening services Friday, June 3 at
7:30 p.m. and Shabbat morning services Saturday, June 4 (his birthday!) at 9:30 a.m.,
followed by a Kiddush lunch at the synagogue. Please let us know by May 16 if you
plan on joining us for the Kiddush lunch (romero.bmitzvah@gmail.com or 507-2870081).
Elijah is finishing 7th grade at Kellogg Middle School where he is an “A” Honor
Roll student. He enjoys gym, playing the trumpet in band, swimming with the orcas,
and playing video games, especially with his friends on Skype. He loves his pet dog,
cats, lizard, and guinea pigs, but his favorites are the cats.
For his Bar Mitzvah project, Elijah met with several members who had expressed interest in learning more about what their electronic devices could do. He
used not only his electronic skill set, but his ability to teach and share his enthusiasm
for something that he enjoys.
L’CHAIM—TO LIFE! GALA—MAY 21, 2016—6:30 P.M.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND SEE INSIDE THIS ISSUE FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION!
FROM THE RABBI’S DESK
Rabbi Michelle Werner
I recently had the privilege of spending time with the Jewish women in the Federal
Correctional Institute in Waseca. I have been there a few times and this is the second time I
have met with them as we prepared for the Passover holiday. Needless to say, studying the idea
of freedom with women in this situation is extraordinary. One of the things we discussed was
ideas based on the teachings of Rabbi Irving Greenberg from his book The Jewish W ay: Living the Holidays. He talks
about how Passover is a story about progress and we keep retelling the story because we need to see how far along the
way we are, we need to ask ourselves if we are further along than we were last year – because it is a story in progress.
Greenberg reminds us that Judaism insists that history and the reality in which people live will eventually be perfected,
but that we are partners with God in bringing that perfection to pass. He draws this conclusion from the fact that the
freeing of the slaves “testified that human beings are meant to be free.” As he says, “The exodus did not destroy evil in
the world. What it did was set up an alternative conception of life. … the exodus reestablishes the dream of perfection.
History counts, but it is not normative. It is something to be lived in, yet challenged and overcome.” (p.36)
The idea of freedom is central to the Passover story, but more importantly our tradition calls us to explore the many
facets of freedom and the many forms freedom can take. One of the most important and most challenging is the spiritual
and psychological freedom which liberates us from those things which hold us back. Again, Greenberg says:
“Freedom is not given in a day or reached overnight. The house of bondage is within you; it will accompany you unless
you are psychologically ready to be free. …Psychological preparation for emancipation focuses on rejection of chametz
…Chametz signified staleness and deadening routine;…” (p.41)
Greenberg reminds us that in many areas of life, the difference between freedom and slavery is more one of perception
than fact. He writes: “Just as shunning Chametz is the symbolic statement of leaving slavery behind, so is eating matzah
the classic expression of entering freedom. Matzah is the bread of the exodus way, the bread of freedom; chametz is the
bread eaten in the house of bondage. Or vice versa…Matzah is the hard ration slave food; chametz is the rich, soft food
to which free people treat themselves. … Freedom is in the psyche, not in the bread. …
“The point is subtle but essential. To be fully realized, an exodus must include an inner voyage, not just a march on the
road out of Egypt. The difference between slavery and freedom is not that slaves endure hard conditions while free
people enjoy ease. The bread remained equally hard in both states, but the psychology of the Israelites shifted totally.
When the hard crust was given to them by tyrannical masters, the matzah they ate in passivity was the bread of slavery.
But when the Jews willingly went from green fertile deltas into the desert because they were determined to be free, when
they refused to delay freedom and opted to eat unleavened bread rather than wait for it to rise, the hard crust became the
bread of freedom.”
Tradition teaches us that we must take this idea as our own and that the first obligation of the Passover Seder is to pass
it on to our children. But how can we give them what is not our own? We often relate to our tradition as being “for the
children,” we participate in synagogue life for the sake of the children.
But we do so because we shy away from owning and exploring our own spiritual freedom. In what way do we engage
meaningfully with our tradition, grapple, struggle, and adhere, in a way that serves as a role model to our children?
There are so many types of freedom inherent in the human trajectory but also explored and celebrated in our tradition.
We understandably conceal from those we love, as we conceal from ourselves, the parts of our souls which we
experience as enslaved. We might be enslaved by guilt, enslaved by feelings of inadequacy, illegitimacy, greed,
ambition, indifference, even curmudgeon-ness! Instead of shining light into these dark abysses and striving for our own
freedom, we conceal these struggles from those closest to us.
Spiritual and sacred freedom grows from intent and intentional work. Engaging sincerely with our tradition demonstrates
to our children that there is within our tradition a model for liberation and that there is within our tradition, as within our
families, a non-judgmental, unconditional acceptance that embraces all who undertake the journey from slave to free.
Our Passover holiday is behind us for this year and we continue on the sacred journey with the counting of days… the
omer. We should use these days to engage and to embrace so that by the time we arrive at the holiday of Shavuot we will
be able to count ourselves and our children among those who intentionally stood at Sinai.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Carli Sussman
As you read this, Passover is concluding, but as I write this, Passover is approaching. I love
Passover. With its basis in the form of many yummy symbolic foods, a customary meal, the
re-telling of a story (whether true or fanciful) it is, maybe, the most accessible of our
holidays. I also appreciate how our celebration of Passover has evolved. For example, with
the addition of an orange to the seder plate, which has an interesting history (with different
versions worth googling) and has come to represent different things to different people, but generally the fruitfulness
of including in the Jewish community those who feel otherwise marginalized and/or alone. Another example is the
expansion of the theme of liberation from literal enslavement, to consideration of current sources of our own spiritual
enslavement and of global victims of enslavement of all sorts.
In line with the theme of freedom, I recently stumbled upon a great website I can honestly say is worth a look for fun
and maybe some inspiration into appreciating your Jewishness: Google “why jewbelong.” It’s light, but it’s clever,
fresh, and funny, reminiscent of the “Girlfriends” Guides. As the address suggests, it takes a tongue-in-cheek
approach with a heavily New York style to addressing various aspects of Judaism, such as the “New 10
Commandments” (including “Jewish grandchildren-you want them, right?” and “Do your Jewish with Others”) and
down-to-earth and humorous advice for each major holiday. The site is written by Archie Gottesman and Stacy
Stuart, authors of an original and amusing ad campaign for Manhattan mini storage, whose eye-catching phrases
include, “NYC: Tolerant of your beliefs. Judgmental of your shoes.“ They figured if they could re-brand storage,
they could re-brand Judaism in hopes of making it more accessible and meaningful. Their site is more than funny.
Besides being inspirational without being preachy, it has information and resources to enhance and understand
Jewish practice.
How does the website JewBelong fit with the theme of Passover and freedom? Because this is a time in history when
Judaism is threatened not so much by enemies as much as by apathy. And we need Judaism as much as it needs us,
but in order for Judaism to enhance our lives, we need it to be relevant. We need to be free to let go of the concept of
the “bad Jew” because of the “laws” we don’t obey or the prayers we don’t know. We need to be free to focus on our
intentions and practice Judaism in a way that is meaningful to us without feeling guilt for not practicing what is not
meaningful or sensible to us. Similarly, we need to be free from judging anyone else’s Jewish observance. But we do
need to be Jewish in order for Judaism to survive.
Along these lines, I am compelled to point out that this month we are having our annual L’Chaim-to Life! Fundraiser
and associated HUGE raffle. This is our major fundraiser, and our major social event with dinner, dancing,
decorations, and fun games and raffles. This fundraiser supports our programs including weekly Shabbat services,
Jewish educational opportunities, building maintenance, and staff including our Rabbi who is dedicated full-time to
serving our membership, Jewish visitors, and representing us in the greater Rochester community. You can help by
purchasing raffle tickets, selling raffle tickets, and joining in the celebration of our awesome Jewish community at
the Gala. More information on the raffle and the Gala can be found in this Hakesher.
FROM THE BOARD
Much of March's board meeting centered around discussion of the Purim activities and the Community Seder.
There are many upcoming events in the planning stages to look forward to as well including our Gala on May 21st
(see additional information elsewhere in this issue) and a visit from the Israeli Scout Troop scheduled for July 24 th.
Both of these events are wonderful opportunities for our community to come together.
Elyse Mitchell,
Recording Secretary
ONEG HOSTS
If you are interested in a specific date to host oneg, call the office and we will try to accommodate your request.
July 1
Nosh, Pray, Schmooze (TBD)
May 6
Shabbat Around the Table
June 3
Friends of the Sussman
Romero Family
May 13
Arnold & Sandra Weissler
Andrew & Ana Folpe
July 8
Dale Hardin & Byron Smith
Kelsey O’Donnell
June 10
Friends of the Rosenman Famly
May 20
Ken & Mary Zaiken
Robert & Tracy Auger
June 17
Friends of the Folpe Family
May 27
To be announced
Ron Citronowicz & Stephanie Kitzmann
Amanda Golden & Marc Fick
July 15
Claire & Chris Beltran
Elyse & Blaine Mitchell
July 22
David & Samantha Sas
Chris & Charlotte Brunholzl
June 24
July 29
Colette Hyman & John Campbell
Deb Newman and Chris Krco
May 23
Charlotte Brunholzl
May 1
Jaime Ajke
May 3
Samuel Kalina
Sydney Kalina
May 4
Elizabeth Folpe
May 7
Janet Olson
May 8
Harrison Albin
Ariella Bailey
Ken Zaiken
May 9
Brian O’Neill
May 10
Suzi Honigman
May 11
Eric Berman
Micah Friedman
Troy Mikell
May 12
Isabelle Erickson
Jay Millman
Nathan Robbins
May 13
Ryan Silber
Arnold Weissler
Michael Zaiken
May 15
Sarah Morris
Whitney Rohe
May 16
Elizabeth Beyder
May 12
Boris & Shanna Gershman
May 17
Caroline Sussman & Michael Romero
May 23
Brian & Lindy Linder
May 24
Larry Johnston
Kristy Mintz
May 17
Maya Friedman
David Kreps
May 25
Louis Sarano
May 18
Susan Bailey
Matthew Mikell
May 26
Leo Alfred
Monet Meyer
May 19
Byron Smith
May 27
Tomer Leker Locker
May 20
Jack Kall
Aaron Kreps
Samantha Kreps
May 28
Charles Rosen
May 22
Benjamin Hargraves
Emil Koretzky
May 29
Dale Hardin
Benjamin Menaker
May 30
Alexandra Beyder
May 25
Jeff & Kristy Mintz
Maurice Sarano & Veronique Roger
May 27
Bea & Tom Hoffmann
Ken & Mary Zaiken
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
It seems like just yesterday that we were worrying about snow at Purim and yet, this year we had a
warm and wonderful spring season to welcome and celebrate our recent Passover holiday. The students
in religious school reminded us that last year, we were even burning chametz in the snow! So this year’s
beautiful weather and bright sunny days were a welcome change. We had some wonderful moments
throughout the religious school preparing, including the ever popular chocolate matzah making. Much
sweet fun was had by all.
We did a bit of grown up prep as well hosting our first ever 20-somethings “Clean out the Cracker” event. Our young
professionals got together for wine, cheese and CRACKERS to help us use up the many packages in the cupboard. They
had a wonderful evening and are ready to set up another event at which apparently sushi will make an appearance!
Many of them know each other or have seen each other (some at the “other” Dan Abraham) so were thrilled to make the
connection and to increase the chances of finding familiar faces and eventually making friends.
We started out the month however with an event of a very different kind. We were honored to be able to welcome Chris
Nicola to be with us. He is the cave explorer who is responsible for the exploration of the Priest’s cave where 38 Jews
hid for over 500 days underground in the Ukraine to escape the Nazis during the Second World War. A lovely group
showed up to hear him speak and answer questions. We hope to have him back for the screening of the film No Place on
Earth, which is based on that story.
And of course the highlight of the month was our community Passover seder where we heard a wonderful rendition of
the Exodus story (thanks, Ben Folpe) and some great question asking and as ever lovely music thanks to the Baileys and
the Sussman Romeros! The new addition this year was grown up matzah lotto which encourages folks to ask what the
seder and its symbols mean to them.
Gears shift now as we prepare for our annual L’Chaim - To Life! Gala and we look forward to the support and
participation of our whole community as we work to make this next event a huge success. All hands on deck! Hoping
everyone has the spring in their step and the colors abound in this post-Passover season.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
6:30 p.m. at the Synagogue!
NO auction!
Dinner-Dancing-Raffles*
(*Wall of Wine, Jewelry from Hight & Randall, iPad mini,
and more!)
6:30 p.m. Appetizers, Champagne & Raffle Items Preview
7:30 p.m. Dinner—Gourmet Pasta & Salad Bar, Gourmet
Sundae Bar
8:30 p.m. Havdalah followed by Raffles and Dancing!
Raffle tickets still available for a
1 in 400 chance to win up to $20,000!!!
(Need not be present to win.)
Please ask your friends and family.
Call or email Sandy in the BIS office (507-288-5825 or
sandy@bnaiisraelmn.org)
or any board member for information on how to enter.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY!
L‘Chaim co-chairs
Amalie Frankel (aet55906@yahoo.com)
Carli Sussman Romero (carlisuss@gmail.com)
Colorful invitation came to you by snail mail. - Return your RSVP card by May 6, 2016!
TRIBUTES
Chai Fund
Rozalina and Christopher McCoy
Lusia Sepiashvili
In memory of Rita Sigmond
From Bea Bahr
Thank you to Rabbi Werner “for your wise counsel”
From Bea and Tom Hoffman
In memory of Joyce Solo and Richard Solo
From Harry and Evelyn Solo
Gala Donations
Rozalina and Christopher McCoy
Salomon and Herta Pila
Barry and Beth Karon
Bea Bahr
Harry and Evelyn Solo
Keith and Myrna Krupp
Pam and Brent Keller
In memory of Lucille Williams
From Jacque Sourkes
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Passover Seder Donations
Happy 55th Anniversary to Sandy and Ben Kaplan
From Beth and Barry Karon
Terri and Brooks Edwards
Walter Wilson and Nancy Henry
Happy Anniversary to Millie and Milt Kaplan
From Gayle and Brian O’Neill
Elijah’s Cup Sponsors:
Happy 55th Anniversary to Sandy and Ben Kaplan
From Gayle and Brian O’Neill
Gayle and Brian O’Neill
Charles and Sharon Rosen
Four Cups Sponsor:
Happy Birthday to Beth Karon, Doug Nopar, Jon
Rosenblatt, Pneena Sheps and Vivian Weinshenker
From Gayle and Brian O’Neill
Seder Plate Sponsors:
In memory of Bennie Sklut
From Pam and Brent Keller
Ken and Mary Zaiken
Doralee and Jerry Dubin
Amalie Frankel
Dale Heltzer
Carli Sussman and Michael Romero
Dale Hardin and Byron Smith
Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
Thank you to Dr. Deb Lightner—”It is a great honor to
have had [you] as part of my conversion.”
From Keith Johnson
Thank you to Rabbi Werner “for her service to our
community, Mayo Clinic patients, and Rochester guests.”
From Rozalina and Christopher McCoy
Happy Birthday to Deb Altchuler
From Pneena and Sheldon Sheps
Happy 55th Anniversary to Sandy and Ben Kaplan
From Pneena and Sheldon Sheps
SOCIAL ACTION/SOCIAL JUSTICE
The next meeting of the Social Action/Social Justice Committee will be Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the synagogue
library. Volunteers are needed for a Channel One Packing Night on May 17 from 6-8 p.m. Channel One is Rochester’s
community food shelf. Men, women, and children 10 or older are welcome as volunteers. For more information, please
call Bea at 507-452-3253.
SUPPORT DONATIONS
When making a donation to B’nai Israel Synagogue, you can direct your donation to a specific purpose. We list here the
three most important funds of our congregation. Other special purpose funds are available. If you would like more
details on the main or the special purpose funds, please call our Financial Secretary, Amalie Frankel, at 507-282-2781 or
contact the office during working hours.
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Synagogue Chai Fund
This fund is used for the day-to-day expenses of the Synagogue. It pays for our ongoing religious services and activities,
cultural events, salaries of our employees, utilities and maintenance of our beautiful building, social events, and activities related to our Hospitality program for Jewish patients and families visiting Rochester.
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Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
This fund allows our Rabbi to fund individual projects and expenses at her discretion within the guidelines stipulated by
the CCAR.
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Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
Supports the Jewish Chaplaincy activities in Southeast Minnesota.
CONTRIBUTION FORM
Please make checks payable to B’nai Israel Synagogue
For additional tributes, write the information on a separate piece of paper.
MAIL FORM AND CHECK TO:
Elizabeth Cohn, 826 1st Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
My gift of $______________ is ____ in honor of ____ in memory of ____ in appreciation of
(Please PRINT name, occasion, other pertinent information)
Tribute from (name)
Send tribute card to (name & address)
Your gift may be directed to a special fund:
__ Synagogue Chai Fund
__ Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
__ Chaplaincy Endowment Fund
__ Other _________________________________
YAHRZEITS
"The memory of the righteous shall be for a blessing."
Memorial anniversaries will be observed and the kaddish recited
in loving memory of the following:
William Feldkamp, Father of Lynn Solo
Pat Glasser, Step-grandmother of Amalie Frankel
Henry Goldson, Grandfather of Beth Karon
Marcos Guinsberg
Halina Ajke, Aunt of Jamie Ajke
Golda Lagnas, Grandmother of Jaime Ajke
Rose Caner, Aunt of Rob Frankel
Rebecca Kramer, Mother of Stephen Kramer
Barbara Lichtenstein, Aunt of Arnold Weissler
Harry Silverman, Great Uncle of Rabbi Werner
Charles Buchhalter, Father of Jeff Buchhalter
Daniel Geller, Father of Carol Bitton
John Lyons, Brother of Elizabeth McIntosh
Dr. Irving Meyer
George Rohe, Father of Jackie Silver and Daniel Rohe
Dorothy Dillon, Grandmother of Eric Kischell
Ted Neuburger, Brother of Herta Pila
Marian Kaplan, Aunt of Bruce Kall
Josephine Lugibihl
Margaret Ramnaraine, Friend of Dale Heltzer
Marek Ajke, Father of Jaime Ajke
Roene Vreeman, Grandmother of Renee Rathell
Estelle Wine, Aunt of Rabbi David Freedman
Eleanor Berman, Aunt of Tony Berman
Iris Davidson, Grandmother of Daphna Davidson and Jesse Rodin
Betty Fiterman Brin, Mother of Ruth Bardin
Alexander Fisher
Geoffrey B. Thompson II, Son of Gail and Geoffrey Thompson
Jesse Edwards, Husband of Marjorie Edwards and Father of Brooks Edwards
Marvin Goldman, Brother of Sandy Kaplan
Herbert Kalman, Husband of Marna Kalman and Father of Beth Karon
Fan Geller, Mother of Carol Bitton
Andrew Bahr, Son of Bea Bahr
Nina Pearl Scarth, Grandmother of Jennifer Short
Joseph Vreeman, Grandfather of Renee Rathell
Edward Litin, Father of Scott Litin
Max Schmidt, Grandfather of Cynthia Freedman
Herve Youngdahl, Father of Beadrin Urista
Lorraine Futterweit, Mother of Leslie Hartman
David Hiller, Father of Bea Bahr
Marilyn Radack, Mother of Deb Altchuler
Benjamin Waller, Grandfather of Mark Liebow
Robert Zabow, Father of Lorraine Clain
Lily Rappaport, Grandmother of Rozlind Kramer
Albert Ahlquist, Father of David Ahlquist
Jane Belgrad, Cousin of Mark Liebow
Michael Newman, Brother of Deb Newman
Carl Schraiber, Brother-in-law of Sandy Kaplan
Marlene Feldman, Wife of Milton Feldman
Harry Robinson, Grandfather of Bruce Kall
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Here is what’s happening in May:
May 1: Yom ha Shoah Observance at 1:00 p.m.
In addition, everyone in the congregation is welcome to attend the showing of the documentary, Inside Hannah’s
Suitcase, at 9:30 a.m. during Religious School. This is the story of a suitcase owned by a little girl named Hannah found
at Auschwitz and a recent effort by a group of children in Tokyo to learn more about her and her story. All are welcome
to join in the viewing of this amazing story.
May 8: No Religious School—Mother’s Day
May 15: Last Day of Religious School
10:30 a.m.—Open House—ALL are invited!
Teacher Recognition
Graduation Ceremony for B’nai Mitzvah class!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL KIDS AND COME EARLY AT 10:30 A.M.
BEFORE THE SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING AT 11:00 A.M. YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
SEMI-ANNUAL
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016
11:00 A.M.
Please come early and support our Religious School kids as they will be having an
Open House, a Teacher Recognition and graduating our 2016 B’nai Mitzvah class!
Our Semi-Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Please make plans to
attend.
While you are here for the meeting (or anytime) please check
out our Lost & Found table outside of the sanctuary! We will
be donating any items left after May 15 to the Salvation Army.
Thank you!!
Conservative Service - Sim Shalom
Please note there will be no Conservative Services in May or June. Our next
Conservative Service—Sim Shalom will be July 9, 2016.
Thank you to our music leaders for the
month of April:
Kent & Susan Bailey, Terri Edwards,
Dale Heltzer, and Carli Sussman.
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May 2016
Rabbi
Michelle Werner
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President
Carli Sussman
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Immediate Past President
Allan Witz
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Recording Secretary
Elyse Mitchell
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Vice President
Amanda Golden
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Treasurer
Bruce Kall
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Financial Secretary
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