Everything Emanuel May-June 2014
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Everything Emanuel May-June 2014
May/June 2014 • Iyyar/Sivan/Tamuz 5774 FROM THE RABBI — GOOD NEWS FROM THE EMANUEL “JEWS’ SURVEY:” GREEN SHOOTS OF SPRING “ I t is customary to blame secular science and anti-religious philosophy for the eclipse of religion in modern society. It would be more honest to blame religion for its own defeats. Religion declined not because it was refuted, but because it became irrelevant, dull, oppressive, insipid. When faith is completely replaced by creed, worship by discipline, love by habit; when the crisis of today is ignored because of the splendor of the past; when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion-its message becomes meaningless.” — Abraham Joshua Heschel, God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s voice resonates in my being. Sometimes I imagine Rabbi Heschel sitting on my shoulder as I prepare a sermon, plan a lesson, or ponder a position I might take on a contemporary event or societal challenge. I imagine the good Rabbi sitting on my shoulder, keeping me honest and demanding that I raise my sights, stay motivated and truly committed, and look to the depth of matters rather than concentrate on the superficial. Keeping Heschel’s bracing challenge to organized religion in mind, I take heart from the results of a survey I recently conducted among parents of Emanuel Third Graders preparing for Matan Siddur, the presentation of their first Jewish prayer book. When parents were asked to assign a degree of importance to values, actions and identity for themselves and their children for 21 different categories, parents overwhelmingly responded that they were “Important, of great importance, or of ultimate importance.” The categories included: Be involved in your family; Be engaged in your synagogue; Support the Jewish Community; Pursue Jewish Learning; Perform acts of kindness; Develop a Spiritual Life; Be able to participate in prayer; Practice good personal ethics/respect others; Light Shabbat Candles; Help make the world a better place; Help those who are in need; Feel connected to Israel; Feel connected to the Jewish People around the world; Feel connected to the story of the Jewish People; Feel connected to G-d; Appreciate Nature; Work hard; Have fun; Be creative. Each of the above categories were rated 8, 9 or 10. The Three categories that earned the most ratings of “ultimate importance:” Practice good personal ethics/ respect others; Help those who are in need; and help make the world a better place. In other words, “Vasita hatov v’hayashar” “Do the good upright thing” (Dvarim);Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam. I am encouraged that our parents embrace the strong values taught at The Emanuel in their personal lives and aspire to teach them to their children. This shows that the synagogue is valued not only as a warm and loving communal setting (it is!) and a link to past generations (it www.emanuelsynagogue.org ��� � ������������ ���� � �� ���� � �� �� Emanuel �� � Vol. 89, No. 5 �������������������� �� �� Everything ��� � ��� ���� � � � � �� � COMING UP SOON! BARSHAY CONCERT TOUR DE SHULS SEE PAGES 3-4 is!) but also, importantly, as a place of moral and existential seriousness that is reflected in our actions. There is alignment between the highest values and aspirations of our Third Grade parents for themselves and their children and the values and actions being taught at The Emanuel. This gives us reason to be hopeful for the future and inspired to work on behalf of our synagogue. At the Shabbat morning service, the children led the congregation in “Shema Yisrael.” Later, each child came to the center of the Bimah and the parent(s) handed the siddur to each child. As I watched one young boy clutch his siddur close and leap in the air with joy, I felt a lump in my throat and knew that we are on the right track. The green shoots of spring bring with them inspiration, hope, and new life. — David J. Small Inside This Issue… Community of Prayer............... 2 Community of Caring .............. 7 Community of Learning ........ 10 Community of Action ............ 13 Sisterhood ............................... 14 Golf Tournament .................... 16 Brotherhood ........................... 17 Donations ............................... 18 Service Times/Calendar of Events ............................23-24 Community of PARTICIPATORY PRAYER / Tefilah ur yearlong celebration of The Emanuel’s 95th anniversary continues focusing on our kehilla’s five core values: Participatory prayer, Life-long learning, Caring, Tikkun Olam/Social Action, Love of Israel and the Jewish people. On Shabbat morning, June 7th, join us as we come together to rejoice in our 95th year of being a vibrant community of participatory prayer. Co-chairs Michael Schenk & Isaac Silverman are planning what will be a joyous, meaningful and spirited service with lots of participation. A delicious Kiddush luncheon will follow the service that is being sponsored by the Board of Trustees. The Emanuel Synagogue 160 Mohegan Drive West Hartford, CT 06117 �� �� �������������������� �� �� ��� � ��� ���� � �� � On the following morning, June 8th, be sure to attend our 95th annual meeting. In addition to conducting the necessary business at the meeting, you are sure to enjoy the PowerPoint presentation that we have planned with photos and reflections of our rich history. Yet, it’s also important to plan for our future. So, that morning, we will also share our vision and plans to evolve and grow as a leading, forward thinking, inclusive, multi-generational sacred community that empowers its members to seek a meaningful and robust path to Jewish values for everyday living. As always, thank you for your participation and support and I hope to see you soon at The Emanuel! Everything Emanuel ������������ � O Elysa Graber-Lipperman, Vice President of The Emanuel Synagogue, has been selected for a prestigious Wexner Heritage Foundation Fellowship. The program identifies and trains rising young leaders in the Jewish community. It involves an intensive two-year course of study culminating in a group trip to Israel. Graduates of previous cohorts have gone on the leadership roles across the Jewish community. Rabbi David Small, who nominated Elysa along with three other young leaders from The Emanuel said, “Elysa is a great choice — she has the drive, the qualities of mind and heart to succeed on the program and to follow through in service to the community for many years to come.” Ira Henowitz, President of The Emanuel, added “The selection committee could not have selected a more wonderful and dedicated young leader. We are so proud, Elysa!” ��� by Ira Henowitz EMANUEL LEADER TAPPED FOR WEXNER HERITAGE FELLOWSHIP ���� �� �� CHAI NINETY FIVE ���� � PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: � � � �� Everything Emanuel (USPS 174-820) is published bi-monthly by The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117. Periodicals Postage Paid at Hartford, CT. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Everything Emanuel, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117. Business Office ................................ (860) 236-1275 Business Office Fax .......................... (860) 231-8890 School Office ................................... (860) 233-2774 Internet Address: ......... www.emanuelsynagogue.org OFFICERS AND STAFF EMAIL VOICE MAIL EXT. Ira Henowitz ................................. President .... ihenowitz@comcast.net David J. Small .......................................Rabbi .... rabbismall@emanuelsynagogue.org ...... 115 Philip Lazowski ....................Rabbi Emeritus .... jonahle@aol.com Gerald B. Zelermyer ............Rabbi Emeritus Moshe Pinchover .................. Ritual Director .... mpinch@emanuelsynagogue.org........... 117 Sanford Cohn .....................................Cantor .... cantorcohn@emanuelsynagogue.org .... 114 Judith T. Fox ...................Education Director .... judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org ......... 122 Myra Emrick .........Synagogue Administrator .... myra@emanuelsynagogue.org ............... 112 Tahisha Durham ..................Rabbi’s Assistant .... tahisha@emanuelsynagogue.org ........... 110 Karyn Burns ... Communications Coordinator .... karyn@emanuelsynagogue.org .............. 116 The Emanuel Synagogue is affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. 2 NOTES FROM THE CANTOR — RICHIE BARSHAY RETURNS TO THE EMANUEL by Hazzan Sanford Cohn F or 26 years, one of the highlights of our musical program here at The Emanuel has been the Sharon Barshay Music Service. Endowed by Sharon’s family as a living musical memorial to their beloved daughter, niece, wife and mother, this annual Friday night service has highlighted a variety of choral works, usually centered on a particular theme or composer, and has sometimes featured guest participants. As times and tastes have changed, our attendance at these late Friday evening services has diminished. So, the Luftglas-Barshay family and I have decided to hold a Sharon Barshay Memorial Concert this year. On Thursday evening, May 29, 2014, please join us for an exciting concert by the Richie Barshay Trio, featuring, of course, our own Richie Barshay on percussion, along with Petr Cancura on saxophone and mandolin, and Garth Stevenson on bass. Kol Shirenu, formerly known as The Emanuel Adult Choir, will also perform, under my direction. Percussionist Richie Barshay, noted for his work with the Herbie Hancock Quartet, has established himself as a prominent musical voice of his generation and is regarded as “a player to watch” by JazzTimes magazine. On tour and recordings his diverse résumé includes Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Esperanza Spalding, The Klezmatics, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Lee Konitz, Natalie Merchant, David Krakauer, Fred Wesley, Claudia Acuña, Bobby McFerrin and Pete Seeger among others. Since 2004, he has led outreach projects as an American Musical Envoy with the U.S. State Department in Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe. Now based in New York City, Richie began playing Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music during his youth and has expanded his focus to Indian rhythmic concepts and tabla, inspiring his 2007 recording debut Homework on Ayva Records. “Homework introduces a major rhythm voice on the rise” says Downbeat magazine, and The Guardian (UK) praises “the arrival of a major innovator who also knows how to have fun.” (from richiebarshay.com) Be sure to reserve your free ticket for this great concert, courtesy of the Sharon Barshay Music Fund, for an evening of great music. ��� � ��� ���� � � �� �� � ������������ �� � �� � �������������������� �� �� ���� � SAVE THE DATE! THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M. THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE PROUDLY PRESENTS � � � � � � �� � Richie Barshay MUSICAL ADVENTURES IN WORLD JAZZ DRAWING INFLUENCES FROM BRAZIL, MALI, AND BEYOND… RICHIE BARSHAY, PERCUSSION PETR CANCURA, SAXOPHONE & MANDOLIN GARTH STEVENSON, DOUBLE BASS ALSO FEATURING HAZZAN SANFORD COHN AND KOL SHIRENU SPONSORED BY THE SHARON BARSHAY MUSIC FUND OF THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE 3 4 TELL US YOUR STORY AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 95TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGHOUT 2014, WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE A SPECIAL MEMORY THAT YOU OR YOUR FAMILY HAVE OF THE EMANUEL. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR BRIEF (ONE PAGE) STORY ALONG WITH A PHOTO (PREFERABLY AS A JPEG OR PDF) TO KARYN@EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG OR MAIL IT TO THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE. WE PLAN TO SHARE YOUR FOND AND MEANINGFUL REFLECTIONS IN WEEKLY E-NEWS, THE EVERYTHING EMANUEL NEWSLETTER AND ON OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT KARYN BURNS WITH ANY QUESTIONS 860-236-1275. STU AND IRENE MAHLER BARBARA SPERBER “Discovery: Our Children, Our Selves” Rabbi Howard Singer’s Friday Night Lecture Series — 10/77 through 5/25/79 and 10/10/80 through 5/22/81 n early 1970s, I moved back to West Hartford with my husband, Jerry, and our one-year-old son, Michael. We went looking for synagogues near our house. At the first synagogue, Michael and I were gently but firmly escorted out of the sanctuary since babies and toddlers were not allowed. The next Shabbat, with some hesitation, we went to The Emanuel. We sat in the last row. At one point during his sermon, Rabbi Singer looked in our direction and said it was wonderful to see little ones at services. Jerry and I knew right then we had found our shul. Years later, our son Peter, then a toddler, would run up to the Bimah to do a happy dance, exhibiting his joy for being there. About twelve years after our first visit to The Emanuel, Michael was ready for his Bar Mitzvah but Hurricane Gloria had struck the day before and The Emanuel, along with most area homes, had no power. Initially, we thought the service could be held in the chapel, but there was not enough natural light. Rabbi Zelermeyer decided that the only place to hold services was outside in the Goodwin Banks Garden. Congregants and guests brought candles and candelabras in case lighting was an issue. Without being asked, they set up chairs outside, and someone (thank you, Steve Welk) even brought a generator so that the caterer could prepare the food. While it was threatening rain during the service when Michael began his Aliyah the sun came out. It was truly an Emanuel community Bar Mitzvah. What Jerry and I sensed at our first Shabbat service has held true through the years. The Emanuel is a welcoming, warm, and supportive community. All of that was quite apparent at Michael’s Bar Mitzvah. I W e were new to the community and like many families we began to look at synagogues in the area. We heard about The Emanuel and their rabbi who was innovative and so we went to hear the rabbi speak. Our first Friday night service with Rabbi Howard Singer was superb. We also enjoyed Cantor Koret’s rendition of the Shabbat prayers. Services were at 8 p.m. After the tea and pastry, we re-entered the sanctuary at 9 p.m. and Rabbi Singer started to speak from the middle isle with all the confidence in the world. Singer started a lecture series that would continue throughout his tenure. The first series we attended was called “Discovery: Our Children, Our Selves.” Before starting to speak, Singer asked us if we picked up a copy of his typed notes. These notes helped a lot. We could read along and listen to the Rabbi’s comments. At the end of the evening, most people wanted to come back for more. There were lively discussions around the evening’s topics. Rabbi Howard Singer devised an interesting plot. It started with a fictional family, the Rothensteins who were Inn keepers during the reign of Alexander III (1881). Chaim Eliezer and his wife Sarah Leah lived in a town (25,000 people) in the fictionalized border town of Kobrinitz between pre-partitioned Poland and Russia. Over a three-year period, Singer traced the descendants of this family through a Jewish portal from 1880 throughout most of the 20th century. This series brought us to The Emanuel, but other learning experience, events and friendships have kept us at The Emanuel for 37 years. 5 6 Community of CARING / Chesed EMANUEL’S B’NAI MITZVAH Sarah Lewis, daughter of Chris Lewis and Ann Trambert, will become a Bat Mitzvah on June 21, 2014. THANK YOU TO OUR MARCH/APRIL KIDDUSH SPONSORS! Sue and Bruce Bergman in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary The Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood The Parents of our Religious School Third Graders The Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood Stacey Rubin and Timothy Holsbeke in honor of their son Max’s Bar Mitzvah. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE EMANUEL • The Jewish Historical Society would like someone from The Emanuel to be trained as an archivist so that we have someone in our community to keep track of our stuff for the future. They are having a training session soon. Please contact Estelle Kafer at ekafer@jewishhartford.org if you are interested. • Do you have a couple of hours each week to help our Synagogue in the local media? Would you like to help with Public Relations & Marketing for The Emanuel? Email franceneweingast@gmail.com for more information. • How about helping on our Membership Committee? It’s a great way to meet other people both as well as helping to grow our kehilla. Please contact Sheila Silverman at ssilverwoman@msn.com or Myra at myra@emanuelsynagogue.org for more information. Are you receiving our weekly Tuesday email that lists all the goings-on at The Emanuel Synagogue and many community events as well? If you are not receiving this, please contact the synagogue office at (860) 236-1275. BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE INVITE YOUR UNAFFILIATED FRIENDS TO MEET US AND THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE COMMUNITY. IF THEY TRY US, WE THINK THEY WILL STAY. HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER: EXPERIENCE • ENGAGING & APPROACHABLE CLERGY • DIVERSE COMMUNITY • FABULOUS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL • SINGING TOGETHER IN SERVICES • COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE • EGALITARIAN DAILY MINYAN • AFFORDABLE DUES NEHAMA We extend heartfelt condolences and support to the families of: Sam Nachtigal, father of Moshe Nachtigal Ann Katzman, mother of Rabbi Sheryl Katzman Marilyn (Mimi) Frankel Aviva Weisel Eichler, daughter of Helen Weisel Bob Grazi, brother of Emma Pahuskin Ruth Goldman, mother of Steve Goldman Robert Gordon, father of Elysa Gordon & Steven Wexler Helen Kaplan, cousin of Rabbi Philip Lazowski and Bob Lesser 7 PLEASE CONTACT: MYRA EMRICK, ADMINISTRATOR (860) 236-1275 MYRA@EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG Shabbat Under the Stars Friday, June 20, 2014 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford *Come for an evening of faith, fun and food! *Schmooze with current members *Meet other new and prospective members *Learn what The Emanuel has to offer! 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Snacks, crafts, and games for children 6:00-7:00 p. m. – Family Friendly Shabbat service under the stars (weather permitting) 7:00-8:00 p.m. – Barbecue dinner (hot dogs, veggie burgers, chicken, sides, drinks, dessert) Cost: Cost: Adults (ages 13+): $10 • Adults (ages 13+): $10 Children (ages 6-12): $5 • Children 6-12): $5 Children under (ages 8 are FREE Prospective members FREE • Children under 8are are FREE Emanuel members who bring prospective member receive a 25% discount • Prospective members are a FREE Emanuel members ���� ��• ������� ���� ��who bring a prospective member receive a 25% discount Send reservation to: The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr., West Hartford, CT 06117 RSVP by Monday, June 16 or register online at www.emanuelsynagogue.org Send reservation to: The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr., West Hartford, CT 06117 Family Name: ___________________________ Phone: __________________________ or register online at www.emanuelsynagogue.org Address: _______________________________ e-mail address: ___________________ We are prospective members, guests of: Family Name: Phone: _____________________________________________ We are Emanuel members, bringing prospective members: Address: ______________________________ Number of: Adults (age 13+) _____ Children (age 6-12) _____ Total enclosed: Email address: ______ Number of Vegetarian meals: ______ Other dietary needs: We are prospective members, guests of: ____________________________ Make checks payable to “The Emanuel Synagogue” We are Emanuel members, bringing prospective members: For more information, call (860) 236-1275 Number of: Adults (age 13+) Children (age 6-12) Number of Vegetarian meals: Other dietary needs: Total enclosed: Make checks payable to “The Emanuel Synagogue.” For more information, call (860) 236-1275. 8 NEW EXHIBIT IN THE ROSE, DAVID, AND RALPH MITNICK CASES: PASSOVER WITH SUSAN WOLPOE — EDUCATOR BECOMES COLLECTOR by Gloria Bein, Exhibit Chairperson T he new exhibit in the Rose, David, and Ralph Mitnick cases opposite the sanctuary features Passover Judaica on loan from Susan Wolpoe, educator at The Emanuel Religious School. A native of West Hartford, Wolpoe’s parents, Gert and Harry Wolpoe, were two of the early founders of the Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy. Consequently, her love for Judaism was inherited. The exhibit has outstanding Israeli and domestic matza covers, some hand painted silk, Eliyahu goblets, and glass and ceramic Seder plates that are unique and valuable. You will notice a beautiful velvet matza cover, hand painted on a silk insert, accompanied by a matching afikomen bag. Also on view is a circular silk cover with looped edging and embroidered figures simulating the Hebrews exiting from Egypt and the wording in Hebrew lettering. The circular shape is for the round shmura matzas. Another outstanding item is a hand-painted Kiddush cup and saucer set of antique rose-glass. Also, the seder plates are ceramic and porcelain china. One is very colorful and has unusually shaped accompanying cups. The central theme is a large “Bluebird of Happiness.” Another outstanding one bares the quote from Ecclesiastes “For everything there is a season,” designed by Mordecai N. Rosenstein. Also on view is a very handsome matza plate in porcelain china designed by Sharon Schoen Muchnick. Another Seder plate depicts the Exodus above which are the Hebrew words, “Next year in Jerusalem.” Accompanying the exhibit are two Haggadot with Jaffe and Herzlia on them, one with a beautiful velvet cover. Wolpoe began collecting Judaica about thirty years ago and has an extensive collection of serigraphs and lithographs. Her collection also includes Kiddush cups and other miscellaneous Judaica by Jewish artists from both Israel and the United States. Wolpoe is a graduate of the Hebrew Academy and Hall High School, after which she attended Bar Ilan University. During this time, she participated in the Four Day March of 100 miles. She traveled the entire country of Israel, meeting with David Ben Gurion at S’dei Boker in the Negev. They had great discussions and the Prime Minister tried to convince her to make Aliyah. He was personally responsible for getting her tickets to the Independence Day festivities when the country was celebrating its Bar Mitzvah in 1961. She found the Israelis incredibly hospitable. Wolpoe hitchhiked most of the time and one of her experiences included a part in a movie with David Niven, a popular British movie star in the Sixties. A picture of them together is included in the exhibit. After returning to the U.S., she attended the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, and the University of Hartford. She did her student teaching at Solomon Schechter Day School. She taught at Congregation Beth Israel for about 20 years and prepared most of the students for their B’Nai Mitzvat. She then joined the faculty of The Emanuel Synagogue, where she has taught for 20 years. Throughout history, objects reflect the different ways Jews have expressed their sense of what it means to be Jewish. When asked why she massed this great collection of Judaica, Wolpoe responded “That’s easy — I have a passionate love for Judaism!” The Wolpoe collection will remain in the cases until the High Holidays, when it will be replaced by the water colors and oils by Henrietta Stargardter. Interestingly, she paints with oil sticks. Assisting Gloria Bein in the setup of this exhibit were Joy Platt, Pam Garry, Cynthia Blayer, Toby Sidrane, Ona Mastronarde, Elaine Smith, and Pam Simon. 9 Community of LEARNING / Talmud Torah SCHOOL NEWS by Judith T. Fox, Director of Education A s our school year draws to a close I want to thank and recognize the wonderful faculty and staff who help us to maintain the high standards we have set for our school: Rabbi Ori Clare PLEASE JOIN US… Family Services in May: KAHAL FOR KIDS AT THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE May 3, 10 – Kahal – in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Please join us to sing, pray, learn, and have fun. Shoshana Cohn ChallahPalooza!: May 3 at 10:45 a.m. – Playgroup for preschoolers in the Early Childhood Center Nancy Fichman Family Programs in May: Hazzan Sanford Cohn Alison Gittleman Alina Bricklin Goldstein Sunday, May 18 – 9:00-11:00 a.m. Closing Program Robin Herman Fay Mannheim Deborah Mehlman Jamie November Daniel Novick Robin Rosenthal Shoshannah Seitz Beckie Sahl Harrison Shapiro Rabbi David Small Susan Wolpoe Librarian – Beth Katten Kahal Leader – Anna Elfenbaum Administrative Assistant – Gail Mackey USY Adviser – Harrison Shapiro Kadima Adviser – Alina Bricklin-Goldstein Early Childhood Coordinator – Barbara Fink We also thank the members of our Board of Education and our Chair Becky Azia for their hard work support and encouragement. Also, thanks to Myra Emrick and the office and custodial staff for their support. A NEW PARTNERSHIP Dear Emanuel Friends, We are delighted to share that The Emanuel Synagogue is about to embark on an exciting new journey — a community partnership with JTConnect! Beginning this September, JTConnect (Jewish Teen Learning Connection) will offer a Sunday morning high school program, JTAwakenings…right in our very own Emanuel Synagogue! This JTConnect learning opportunity is available to teens in grades 8-12, both from The Emanuel and from the community at large. It will replace our current high school program, Beit Sefer Tichon, bringing with it enhanced resources and experience in a variety of teen programming. Our own Emanuel teens will benefit immensely from having the JTConnect program right in our kehilla, and we are excited to welcome other Jewish teens from the community into our doors to learn and grow as Jews. We look forward to a strong and vibrant partnership that results in providing outstanding Jewish teen educational opportunities here in Metro Hartford. In the coming weeks, parents of our incoming 8th-12th graders will receive detailed information about JTAwakenings at The Emanuel. Please join us in celebrating such positive news for our teens, The Emanuel, JTConnect, and the entire Jewish community. B’Shalom, Ira Henowitz, Emanuel Synagogue President Becky Azia, Board of Education Chair 10 NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY by Beth Katten Beit Sefer Tichon Class of 2014/5774 Graduation JUST WANTED TO REMIND ALL CONGREGANTS THAT YOU CAN: Borrow by Email — You can send your book requests to library@emanuelsynagogue.org. Include the title, author and your name, email address and phone number. If you are looking for a book on a specific subject matter, please email me that request, too. If we do not have the book in our library, I can try to get it for you elsewhere. I will sign the book out to you and leave it for you on the library desk with your name on it for pick up at your convenience. I will answer emails when I am in the library which is usually Tuesday and Sunday afternoons. We even have videos — VHS and DVD and cookbooks for Pesach! Beit Sefer Tichon Class of 2016/5776 Confirmation Friday, May 16 Reception – 5:30 p.m. Service – 6:00 p.m. Borrow New Books — Below is a list of books new to The Emanuel Library. Please stop by and check one out. Beit Sefer Tichon Graduating Class Strangers in Many Lands by Dr. Leon Chameides — “Leon Chameides, MD, Emeritus Director of Pediatric Cardiology at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, has researched his family’s genealogy for almost 25 years. This book documents the results of his research…The story shows the expanse of modern Jewish history by following the trials of one family. It demonstrates the tragedies and frailties, as well as the triumph and resilience, of the Jewish people.” — Amazon.com Alex Fishman Haley Hanenbaum Daniel Magin Zachary Magin Matthew Rosenthal Reid Silverhart Beit Sefer Tichon Confirmation Class Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman — “Compulsively readable, Unorthodox relates a unique coming-of-age story that manages to speak personally to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider in her own life. Feldman bravely lays her soul bare, unflinchingly sharing intimate thoughts and ideas unthinkable within the deeply religious existence of the Satmars…Teens will devour this candid, detailed memoir of an insular way of life so unlike that of the surrounding society.” — School Library Journal Leah Ginsberg Alyson Graff Kayla Henowitz Hannah Merritt Stephanie Rosenthal Ellen Schenk Esther Schlossberg Noah Schulman Jessica Sillman Jodi Teitelman Black & White by Dani Shapiro — “In Dani Shapiro’s captivating new novel, a mother struggles to protect her young daughter from the dark secrets of her past. Haunting and insightful, Black & White explores the notions of family and motherhood, inspiration and obligation, and is sure to appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve.” — Daphne Durham Faculty Judith T. Fox, Director of Education Rabbi David Small Hazzan Sanford Cohn Alina Bricklin-Goldstein Robin Sherman Herman Daniel Novick Susan Wolpoe WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS! ANDRÉ & JENI MAGALESE MICHELE WISE-LOWENSTEIN MARCIA ROBBINS 11 12 Community of ACTION / Tikkun Olam B’YADEYNU COMMITTEE NEWS by Risa Davidson, Co-Chair T odah Rabbah to congregants for making our spring food drive such a success! Thanks to your tremendous support, we donated two carloads of food to the Anja Rosenberg Kosher Food Pantry in April. All of our food drives benefit local pantries. If you’d like to do more to help the food insecure in our community, please consider a cash donation to Foodshare, which distributes 16 tons of food each day to almost 300 community programs. Monetary donations to Foodshare go a very long way. Because of Foodshare’s efficiency and ability to partner with the food industry, a $30 donation can provide a month’s worth of food for someone in need. Also, we would like to extend a big thank you to the following volunteers who helped us sort fresh produce for Foodshare at the Regional Market over the course of the last year: Caryl Blum, Risa Davidson, Bella Fink, Fred Fox, Monica Gold, Geri Kaizer, Susan Kurtis, Jamie November, Don Miller, Regina Miller, Lisa Sadinsky, Hope Tripp, and Janet Wallans. A special thank you to Hope Tripp for coordinating this monthly volunteer project, which helps distribute fresh produce to individuals in our community who otherwise might not have access to such healthy food options. Please join other Emanuel Synagogue members in leading Friday evening Shabbat services and sharing Shabbat joy with residents at the Hebrew Home. Services are held on the third Friday of the month. Upcoming services are scheduled for May 16th and June 20th. We start gathering and escorting residents from their rooms to the chapel by 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Pam Garry at 523-5254 or pgarry@comcast.net. Your participation, children and adults, regardless of your knowledge of Hebrew or the service, will help to make it a warm-hearted and spirited service for everyone. Contact one of our co-chairs, Risa Davidson, risa@manageyourleads.com (860-236-8889) or Janet Wallans, janetcw@sbcglobal.net (860-278-4596) if you are interested in learning more about B’Yadeynu activities. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SUMMER TAG SALE JULY 10TH, 11TH & 13TH Selma and Barbara enjoy water aerobics. ENGAGING PEOPLE. COMFORTABLE LIVING. CULTURE OF SERVICE. Rain or shine, SummerWood residents have a wealth of complimentary activities to choose from including programs and classes at the Mandell JCC. To learn more about this award-winning senior living community call 860-523-3808 or visit the website at www.hoffmansummerwood.org. 160 Simsbury Road, West Hartford www.hoffmansummerwood.org A member of the Hebrew Health Care family. 13 We will be accepting your gently used and clean items beginning in mid-June. Jewelry can be brought into the office now. Lots of helpers are needed to make this a successful fundraiser! If you can help or have questions, please contact Joanne Pasternack at sauljo66@aol.com. News From The SISTERHOOD S isterhood has been busy since our last letter. We had our Joint Sisterhood Meeting with Beth El Temple, with guest speaker Avinoam Patt, who spoke about A Musical & Intellectual Journey from Moses Mendelssohn to Felix Mendelssohn. Our own Arlan Liebeck, will be honored as The Emanuel Synagogue’s Woman of Distinction. May 22 – Annual Torah Fund Dinner June 1 – Bus trip to New York June 10 – Volunteer Recognition Next, at our Murder Mystery on March 8th, a fun night was had by all that attended. On March 29, Sisterhood Shabbat was held with sisterhood members past, present and future participating. Kiddush was sponsored and prepared by Sisterhood members. On April 9th, Emily Smith spoke on Cardiology & Genetics & Dr. Julie Gershon spoke on Breast Cancer Screening & Diagnosis. We had our Jewish Family Living Meeting on April 24th, with A Creative Experience Working with Metals, featuring Hans Stargardter. On Sunday, April 27th, we had a Vendors morning for Mother’s Day. We had our Gertrude K. Clare Sisterhood Book Review on April 26th, with Linda Stein reviewing In the Garden of the Beasts by Erik Larson. Upcoming Events: On May 4, North Atlantic Region Women’s League Annual conference, will be held in Stoughton, MA. by Bonnie Lasker FEBRUARY/MARCH MINYONAIRE BREAKFAST SPONSORS David Azia – Bar Mitzvah of son, Matthew Azia Michael Birnbaum – Completing 11 months Kaddish for father, Robert Birnbaum David Harris – In memory of mother, Lillian Harris JUDAICA SHOP NEWS Gladys Mondshein – Yahrzeit for husband, Harold Mondshein M Reneé Neikrie – Yahrzeit of Mother-in-Law, Sylvia Neikrie other’s Day is quickly approaching. Stop by the gift shop to purchase something special for your mom. We have jewelry, pins, kipot, tallit, candlesticks, or perhaps a dreidel for her special collection. Mention that this gift is for your mother or mother-in-law and we will give you a 20% discount. You can shop on Sundays when religious school is in session or during the week when the synagogue office is open. We also carry Torah Fund cards for all occasions for $4 each. Visit the gift shop when your children are in Hebrew school on Sundays — Debbie will be happy to assist you in finding something special. — Lisa Tesser Judy Silver – Birthday of husband, Herb Silver Elliott Rosenberg – In celebration of his 80th Birthday REMEMBER TO REMEMBER YOU MAY PURCHASE A SUITABLE MEMORIAL PLAQUE OR YAHRZEIT PLAQUE TO MEMORIALIZE A LOVED ONE. CONTACT THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE OFFICE AT (860) 236-1275 FOR MORE INFORMATION. GERTRUDE K. CLARE SISTERHOOD SHABBAT BOOK REVIEW SCHEDULE 2013-2014 REVIEWER/DATE BOOK HOSTESS Becky Azia May 3 Warrior Princess by Mindy Budger Jean Chameides 65 West Ridge Rd., West Hartford (860) 232-2937 Alternate Hostess: Shirley Gerrol, 21 South Pound Road, West Hartford (860-232-3492) All reviews are held on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Please call your hostess at least a week in advance to make your reservation! Book Review Chairperson: Gloria Bein (860-232-9860); Corresponding Secretary: Cynthia Blayer (860-233-4702) 14 Second Annual Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood Bus Trip Second Annual Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood Bus Trip The trip is open to all congregants of The Emanuel Synagogue and their families. This year we will be touring the following sites in New York City: The trip is open to all congregants of The Emanuel Synagogue and their families. This year we will be touring the following sites in New York City: Temple Emanu-el: http://www.emanuelnyc.org/simple.php/about_tour2# Established innul845 located on Fifth Avenue and East 65th St. http://www.emanuelnyc.org/simple.php/about_tour2# -el: and T em p l e E m a Established in l845 and located on Fifth Avenue and East 65th St. Yeshiva University Museum: at the Center for Jewish History, located at 15 West 16th St. the a Center for collection Jewish History, located at 8,000 15 West 16th St. useum: athas University MMuseum Yeshiva University Yeshiva diverse of more than artifacts. Yeshiva University Museum has a diverse collection of more than 8,000 artifacts. http://yumuseum.org/index.php?pg=3&enum=32#shabbat http://yumuseum.org/index.php?pg=3&enum=32#shabbat ZABARS: Located at 2245 Broadway (at 80th Street) http://www.zabars.com/ ZABARS: Located at 2245 Broadway (at 80th Street) http://www.zabars.com/ TThheeLLoow EaassttSSidide:eLunch : Lunch and Noshing. ornoywonu)r own) s cohn iysou chuin and Noshing. (Lun(L weerr E Sunday, June1st N: Sunday, EN HE WH W June1st thethe bus,bus, bus bus driver tip, donations to the Synagogues and CCOOSSTT:: $$4455 PPeerrPPeersrosnon(Includes (Includes driver tip, donations to the Synagogues and entrance fee to the museum). Your cancelled check is your ticket. entrance fee to the museum). Your cancelled check is your ticket. Please call Audrey Yanofsky (860) 690-6139 or Debbie Mehlman (860) 232-2697 with call Audrey Yanofsky (860) 690-6139 or Debbie Mehlman (860) 232-2697 with Please questions. questions. R.S.V.P by May 1st . 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WbH Drrm gaenfo 60mM goYg.uea,n1d naN uerlipSyto ATtthne:EBmuasnT aoilheth el.o0w The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Dr. WH. 06117 Name/s:_____________________________________________________________________________ NHaom /s:__ __g:______________________________E_m __a_il_a_d_d_r_e_s_s_:__________________________________________________________ eo_p_l_e_a_r_e_t_o_u_r_in p_ any__ weM __r_e_s_s_:________________________________________ :__a_il__a_d_d yoruinw thle p fp e #peoo phaony HCoewll M ahreonteou gi:l_l_b_e_u_s_i_n_g_o_n__th __e_bu Esm Cell phone # of the phone you will be using on the bus:_________________________________ 15 8TH ANNUAL HANDS ACROSS THE RIVER GOLF OUTING WAMPANOAG COUNTRY CLUB TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 SIGN IN/LUNCH 10:30-NOON • SHOTGUN START AT NOON THE EMANUEL, KOL HAVERIM AND BETH EL TEMPLE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME THE AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION AS A BENEFACTOR IN THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENT WHICH WILL BRING TOGETHER GOLFERS FROM THE 3 SYNAGOGUES FOR GREAT GOLF, FINE FOOD, AND VALUABLE RAFFLE PRIZES. CALL MARK WOLFBERG AT (860) 655-5337 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PLAYING, SPONSORING, OR VOLUNTEERING. INDIVIDUAL GOLFER & TEAM REGISTRATION/SPONSOR REGISTRATION Name Company Address Phone Email $225 per player X Golfer(s) if received by June 2nd. $250 after that date. Individual Golfer - $225 includes Barbecue Lunch, Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Great raffle prizes including a large screen TV, silent auction, Gross and Net prizes, Contest holes. Player(s) Names(s) Handicap/Avg. Score Name Avg. Score Name Avg. Score Name Avg. Score Name Avg. Score 2014 GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (check one): Platinum: $1,400 4 golfers, Two tee signs, opportunity to include your brochure and/or promotional items in gift bags, letter of appreciation Birdie: $300 One tee sign, opportunity to include your brochure and/or promotional items in gift bags, letter of appreciation Gold: $500 Two tee signs, opportunity to include your brochure and/or promotional items in gift bags, letter of appreciation Par Package: $100 Name on community sign, letter of appreciation Registration forms must be received by June 1st. Submit completed registration form along with check(s) made payable to Emanuel Synagogue. You can also use MasterCard or Visa. Credit Card #: Exp. Date: 16 News From The BROTHERHOOD by Don Miller Upcoming Brotherhood Events: Barry Feigenbaum, in honor Jean and Jerry Kalb’s birthdays. Sunday, May 4 – 8:00 a.m. The fifth annual Tour de Shuls CT will begin at The Emanuel Synagogue. Fred Fox, in honor of Michael Fox’s birthday. Eric Goldberg, in honor of Springtime ( may it speedily arrive!) Ted Fox, in honor of my wife Shelia’s birthday. Jeff Kaimowitz, in honor of Saul Shemkovitz. Sunday, May 4 – 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood breakfast – featuring University of Hartford President, Walter Harrison. Allen and Judy Kronick, in Appreciation of Great Brotherhood. Bob Levine, in honor of new grandson Noah Shlomo. Mark Luster, in honor of my granddaughters Alex and Sophie. Monday, May 12 – 6:30 p.m. Annual David Rappaport Brotherhood Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Tom Mastronarde, in honor of Saul Shemkovitz for his continued commitment and leadership. Sunday, June 1 – Rescheduled Minyan on Mountain with Beth El Temple Men’s Club. Open to everyone, we will hike up to Heublein Tower. We will have a minyan and breakfast at the top. Tom Mastronarde, in honor the Brotherhood leadership and dedicated members. Ken Malley, in honor of Gary Schwartz speaking at The Emanuel Synagogue. Don Miller, in honor of my son Perchik’s 40th birthday and our guest speaker, Gary Schwartz. June 12-June 15 Brotherhood Retreat at Camp Ramah in Palmer, MA. Stan Miller and Emily Lebovitz-Miller, in memory of cousin Samuel Lebovitz. Brotherhood Breakfast Recap Gary Schwartz, JD LLM in Taxation spoke at The Emanuel Synagogue on March 2, 2014. His program, called “Financial Organization and Estate Guidance — Creating Peace of Mind for You and Your Family,” was very well received. Gary’s presentation was engaging and identified important steps that families can follow to organize all of their important financial records and documents. He was able to show all of us through specific examples the impact, both financially and emotionally, of poor record keeping. He highlighted the stress and strain that families go through trying to piece together records that may be missing or out of date. Gary also provided excellent opportunities for families to save both time and money by organizing and updating their documents. He clearly identified the items that would need to be assembled in order to avoid confusion and wasted time which would provide our Emanuel families with the opportunity to reduce legal and accounting fees as well as the potential to reduce tax liability. Neal Rubinfeld, in honor of my grandchildren. Milton Rosenburg, in honor of a great Brotherhood gathering. Sandi and Bob Rudnicki, in honor of grandson, Jared Austin Rudnicki’s Bar Mitzvah on March 8, 2014. David Sasportas, in memory of Mimi Frankel. Harvey Schiller, in honor of the wedding of nephew, Dan Elias. Anne Shemkovitz, in honor of Saul’s birthday. Howard and Elaine Smith, in honor of the rebirth of The Crown Market. Jerry Sperber, in honor of grandsons Ilan and Benjamin. Len Swade, in honor of The Brotherhood. Bob Tellar, in honor of Cassidy Tellar on the varsity Softball Team. Renée Zetoff and Abraham Smolar, in honor of the Brotherhood. Brotherhood Programming is subject to additions and changes. Watch the weekly email every Tuesday, check the synagogue website, and watch for flyers in the mail for up to date information. Thank you to the following Brotherhood Breakfast Sponsors: Jeff Adler, in honor of The Brotherhood. Steve Barshay, in honor of Hall High Pops-N-Jazz featuring guest artist Richie Barshay on May 29th. Andy Bronstein, in honor of daughter Madeline’s birthday. Ori Clare, in appreciation of my position as Project Manager with Hartford Healthcare (The CT Hospital Consortium) Philip Donagher, in honor of Michelle, Chase & Chelsea; in memory of Vicki Bruno. 17 DONATIONS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE ADULT EDUCATION FUND BROTHERHOOD FUND In Memory of AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Dan & Joni Fine by Jay D. Smith BOB GRAZI by Jay D. Smith In Honor of ADELE PERLMAN on her special birthday by Ray & Gail Weinstein In Honor of STU MAHLER reciting a torah portion by Dan & Joni Fine Wishing Good Health to SAM TELLAR by Emanuel Brotherhood MICHAEL AND CORA ALTSCHULER FUND In Memory of LORRAINE KATES by Michael & Cora Altschuler ART FUND In Memory of Beloved mother ROSE HIRSH KLEIN by Sylvia Schloss AVSEEV FUND In Honor of Special birthday of ILANA COHN by Linda & Henry Cohn JACK AND MIMI BASSOK FUND In Memory of Beloved father ISAAC GELFAND by Nathan & Miriam Bassok LOUIS AND ETTA BECK FUND In Memory of Uncle LOU BECK by Judy Goldberg Aunt SALLY BECK by Judy Goldberg BEIN FUND In Memory of SELMA N GORDON by Selma Gordon SUE AND BRUCE BERGMAN FUND In Honor of Our 45th wedding anniversary by Bruce & Sue Bergman SUE & BRUCE BERGMAN on their 45th wedding anniversary by Dan & Joni Fine by David J. & Judith Levine by Gloria & Art Levin by Howard & Barbara Nair by Marshall & Jeanne Elman by Peter & Deborah Mehlman by Peter & Elaine Elinsky by Stuart & Irene Mahler In Memory of Our beloved mother VIVIENNE V. LEVIN by Bruce & Sue Bergman SHARON HANDLER by Bruce & Sue Bergman CAMP RAMAH FUND In Honor of 50th wedding anniversary of BETTY & HERB HOFFMAN and HERB’s big birthday by Philip, Karen, Esther & Aaron Schlossberg In Memory of JUDITH DANINHIRSCH by David & Merle Harris AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by David & Merle Harris by Richard & Miriam Goldberg BOB GRAZI by Richard & Miriam Goldberg ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Richard & Miriam Goldberg Beloved aunt ESTELLE SIEGEL on her yahrzeit by Philip, Karen, Esther & Aaron Schlossberg DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Jill & Martin Mass CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of The birth of ZACHARY ARNETT by Al & Nancy Fichman by Carolyn & David A. Topol Special birthday of MEL GERROL by Allen & Judith Kronick CANTOR COHN’s special birthday by Melton Spivak & Arlan Lieblick EVAN MACKEY earning his purple beret by Carolyn & David Topol DAVID TOPOL for chanting the haftorah on his birthday by Carolyn & David Topol BRUCE & SUE BERGMAN on their 45th wedding anniversary by Allan & Jan Bergman In Memory of IRENE LEOPOLD by Carolyn & David Topol Beloved father SAMUEL N. GORDON by Nancy Gordon JEROME AND ELEANOR CAPLAN FUND In Memory of beloved husband JEROME CAPLAN by Eleanor Caplan CARING FUND In Memory of MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Arline Robbins by Lauren & Jason Tuvel Our aunt WILLINE MITNICK by Al & Risa Davidson Our aunt MOLLIE FREEDMAN by Al & Risa Davidson Our great-grandmother FANNIE MITNICK by Al & Risa Davidson 18 Our grandfather DAVID MITNICK by Al & Risa Davidson Our grandfather BENJAMIN GREENSPOON by Al & Risa Davidson AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Al & Risa Davidson SAMUEL H. AND PAULINE R. COHEN FUND In Honor of FREDDA & JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN’s granddaughter SAMANTHA’s bat mitzvah by Harry & Hyla Sklar COLE LEVY’s bar mitzvah grandson of STEPHEN & SHEILA LEVY by Richard & Judy Levy In Memory of ROBERT FISHMAN by Stephen & Sheila Levy by Harry & Hyla Sklar by Stuart Conn Beloved father MARC GRANOW by Harry & Hyla Sklar DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of My aliyah to the torah on shabbat shirah by Carolyn & David Topol In Honor of LARRY ROSENTHAL’s complete recovery by Carolyn & David Topol In Memory of JEAN KATZ by Carolyn & David A. Topol AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Janet Wallans EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND In Appreciation of THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE for the naming of our daughter SYDNIE by Jason & Rachel Rudnick In Memory of MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Syd & Jan Elkin ELKIN FAMILY FUND In Memory of LORRAINE KATES by Syd & Jan Elkin ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Syd & Jan Elkin HERBERT AND ELAINE EPSTEIN FUND In Memory of JOSEPH BUECHLER by Elaine Epstein & Family ROBERT AND HEDYTH FISHMAN FUND In Memory of ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Alan & Barbara Rosenberg by Alan & Peggy Mendelson by Albert Rosenfield by Alys & Jack Krichavsky by Andrew Pinkes & Suzanne Batchelor by Annette Levin by Bertha Rosenfield by Brook, Charlotte & Bud Jason by Dan & Joni Fine by David & Merle Harris by Doris & Simon Konover by Eleanor Udolf by Florence Michaelson by Fredda & Jonathan Goldstein by Gerry & Jerry Stein by Irene Starr by James & Ina Strauss by Joel & Susan Ellis by Larry & Arline Brick by Lee & Monica Gold by Lenny & Arlene Lippman by Lois Ellovich by Loretta & Lawrence Levy by Melton Spivak & Arlan Lieblick by Milton & Rita Rosenberg by Carolyn & David Topol by Nancy & Rich Morgenstein by Pam & Roger Freedman by Peter & Deborah Mehlman by Rena Miller by Rhonda & William Perlroth by Richard & Leslie Weinstein by Ronald & Kathy Fishman by Samuel & Joyce Freed by Sandra and Marshall Rulnick by Sandy & Arnie Dashefsy by Steve & Blanche Goldenberg by Steven & Linda Blotner by Tony & Cookie Melito by Steve & Janet Selden by Ray & Gail Weinstein by Michael & Carolyn Levine by Michael & Eva Kaplan by Sara & Andrew Wolf by Michael & Sara Sherman by Barbara & Sam Chester by Adam & Caryn Solomon by Mona & Stephen Klaber by Phyllis & Sheldon Nova by Ian, Melissa & Levi Zweig by Jessie & Jeff Lipson by Rachel & David Greeenfield LORRAINE ADELSON KATES by Hedyth Fishman DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Hedyth Fishman FLOWER FUND In Memory of MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Jill & Martin Mass FRIDAY NIGHT FUND In Memory of AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Judy & Seymour Melnick RAYMOND EASTERBROOK by Judy & Seymour Melnick LORRAINE ADELSON KATES by Judy & Seymour Melnick by Ray & Gail Weinstein BOB GRAZI by Judy & Seymour Melnick GENERAL FUND In Appreciation of The aliyah for our grandson JARED RUDNICKI’s bar mitzvah by Robert & Sandra Rudnicki BECKY AZIA thank you for giving CAROLYN a great learning experience by Mark & Eileen Seiger The beautiful lap blanket and note from The Emanuel ladies and for the prayers for my speedy recovery from the RABBI by Rhea Gaer In Honor of RONA GOLLOB’s daughter SANDRA on her engagement by Marc & Sandra Needelman MR. & MRS. EBNER GLOOSKIN mazel tov on your new home by Ruth Smith In Memory of ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Sandra & Marc Friedman by Alan & Alison Gittleman by Alan & Michele Parker by Frederick & Fran Landy by Milton & Rita Rosenberg by Robert & Joan Siegel by Robert & Sandra Rudnicki MAURICE LASHIN by Martin & Audrey Yanofsky SHIRLEY SHILBERG by Martin & Audrey, Jeremy and Mike Yanofsky BURTON LEVY by Alan & Alison Gittleman Beloved mother MARIE SHOR by Barbara Snyder MARION GAIL GOLDBERG by Beth Goldberg MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Cheryl & Peter Scheinblum by Fredda & Jonathan Goldstein by Gene & Anja Rosenberg and Pia & Mickey Toro by Jerry & Susan Sokol by Richard & Leslie Weinstein MINNIE LEVITT by Edward & Cynthia Dubrow HARRY GORDON by Edward & Cynthia Dubrow AARON SHAKUN by Gerald Silverman DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Jeffrey & Mimi Kaplan by Jonathan & Maureen Colman by Marcia Mizrahi by Martin & Joyce Libbin by Pam & Roger Freedman by Rachel & Mitchel Marcus by Stuart & Sheryl Kopel by Annette & Jack Levine by Richard & Joanne Stevens IRENE LEOPOLD by Jonathan & Angela Stein Beloved father EDWARD LEBOWITZ on his yahrzeit by Joyce Lebowitz Strum SAMUEL LEBOVITZ by Marilyn & Brian Rothberg by Seymour & Ina Kroopnick by Henry & Linda Cohn HARRY GODGART by Irene Starr 19 AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Rena Miller LEORA MALONE by Ron Malone & Charlotte Bower ROSE NOVA Sheldon & Phyllis Nova MELVIN AND SHIRLEY GERROL FUND In Honor of Special birthday of MELVIN GERROL by Debbie & Jim Levy Anniversary of MELVIN & SHIRLEY GERROL by Herbert & Judy Silver MEL GERROL chanting the haftorah and his special birthday by Rosalyn Darefsky In Memory of MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Melvin & Shirley Gerrol ISRAEL GERROL, GERTRUDE GERROL, PAULINE ISRAEL, HYMAN ISRAEL by Melvin & Shirley Gerrol SUSAN AND PAUL GOLDBERG FAMILY FUND Wishing Good Health to SUSAN GOLDBERG by David & Judith Levine In Honor of 5th birthday of our grandson BARAK CHAIM by Paul & Susan Goldberg ANDREA AND STEVEN GOLDENBERG FUND In Appreciation of My aliyah on 2/15/14 by Steve & Andrea Goldenberg In Memory of GILBERT GOLDENBERG by Steve & Andrea Goldenberg GREEN BUILDING FUND In Honor of DAVID & CAROLYN TOPOL by Samuel Rappoport RABBI NATHAN AND LOTTE HERSHFIELD FUND In Memory of Yahrzeit of LEON GLASSMAN by Lotte Hershfield AVIVA (WEISEL) EICHLER by Lotte Hershfield SELMA AND DAVID KAYE FUND In Honor of SELMA & DAVID KAYE on their special anniversary by Ron, Ellen, Jessica & Andre Yazmer In Memory of KENNETH LEVINE by Yazmer Family HYMAN AND SARAH KURNITSKY FUND In Memory of DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Michael & Naomi Cohen ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Naomi & Michael Cohen ROBERT AND JOAN LEBOVITZ FUND In Memory of SAM LEBOVITZ by Rachel Eisenberg Braun IRA AND BARBARA LEVIN FUND In Memory of ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Ira & Barbara Levin LIBRARY FUND In Memory of CHARLES GRAFF by Guy & Melissa Graff OPEN AN ENDOWMENT FUND WITH AS LITTLE AS $1,000! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MYRA EMRICK, SYNAGOGUE ADMINISTRATOR, AT THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE OFFICE AT (860) 236-1275. MORRIS AND EDITH MANCOLL FUND In Memory of PETER KURTIS by Bill & Anita Mancoll BEN TALIT by Bill & Anita Mancoll MORRIS MANCOLL, MD by Bill & Anita Mancoll DONALD AND REGINA MILLER FUND PEARL EISENBERG by Richard & Judy Goldberg AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Lillian Hochman RUDOLPH SCHOR by Mark & Eileen Seiger Beloved mother ROSE GORDON by Renee Neikrie SYLVIA NEIKRIE beloved mother in law by Renee Neikrie LORRAINE KATES by Robert & Joyce Flescher FRIEDA FLESCHER by Robert & Joyce Flescher BOB GRAZI by The Emanuel Minyonaires JOSEPH BAER by Phyllis & Sheldon Nova Wishing Good Health to STEVE LEVY by Jeff & Mimi Kaplan In Memory of RAY & DAVID KAHN by Donald & Regina Miller HAROLD AND GLADYS MONDSHEIN FUND THE MARKS FAMILY FUND In Memory of CARL REISNER by Ronald & Laura Reisner SEYMOUR AND JUDY MELNICK FUND In Memory of BARRY GORDON by Norman & Linda Hecht MINYONAIRES FUND In Honor of Special birthday of GLORIA BEIN by Daniel & Ava Kordansky REBA & ARTHUR NASSAU on the birth of great granddaughter by David & Merle Harris COLE LEVY’s bar mitzvah by M. Bruce & Faith Parker LEONARD GOLDMAN’s 90th birthday by Leslie & George Friedland In Memory of Beloved mother of PAUL PERLSWEIG by Allen & Judith Kronick Beloved sister FLORENCE EISNER on her yahrzeit by Barbara Canter ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Daniel & Ava Kordansky by David & Edna Shamash SAM NACHTIGAL by David & Jacqueline Cantor Yahrzeit of beloved father SIMON I. SLESS by Gerald & Vivian Marks EDWIN SHORE by Gerald Silverman MORRIS DORMAN on his yahrzeit by Hollis Dorman Wishing Good Health to IRMA FELDMAN by Gladys Mondshein In Memory of AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Gladys Mondshein MUSIC FUND In Memory of ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Gerald & Vivian Marks Grandmother MILLIE BRODSKY by Leonard & Joan Glazier BRIAN AND LORI NEWMAN FUND In Memory of MARVIN TAYLOR by Brian & Lori Newman LESTER J. AND EMMA PAHUSKIN FUND In Memory of BOB GRAZI by Benjamin & Kayleen Goldstein by Herbert & Judy Silver 20 SAUL AND JOANNE PASTERNACK FUND In Memory of DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Saul & Joanne Pasternack SHARON HANDLER by Saul & Joanne Pasternack PRAYER BOOD FUND In Appreciation of HAL MOONEY thank you for your generosity and expertise by Peter & Deborah Mehlman Opening the Ark for Shabbat Torah service by Sandra Myers RABBI SMALL’S adult education class by Jeffrey & Alison Rudolph In Honor of 80th birthday of MEL GERROL by Linda & Albert Reichin by Selma & Robert Darling by Ruth Smith by Mickey & Lewis Mazur by Jeff, Alison & Aaron Rudolph SUE & BRUCE BERGMAN on their 45th wedding anniversary by Syd & Jan Elkin by Jeff, Alison & Aaron Rudolph In Memory of Beloved parents RAYMOND & SADIE PRANT HOFFMAN by Harriet Carpenos RUTH GOLDMAN by Paul & Sharone Kornman SAM NACHTIGAL by Paul & Sharone Kornman RABBI LAZOWSKI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of Holocaust education by Andy & Sharon Magin RABBI LAZOWSKI by Angelica Vera & Joe Venishnick by Edwin & Tyba Geller by Phyllis Segalman In Honor of The birth of ZACHARY ARNETT by Al & Nancy Fichman RABBI LAZOWSKI’s book, “THE POWER OF FAITH AND REFLECTION” by David & Hilary Silver BARBARA REISNER being honored for 15 years of service to the town of BLOOMFIELD by Helen & Marvin Goldberg RABBI LAZOWSKI’s bar mitzvah by Stuart & Sheryl Kopel Wishing Good Health to RICHARD ROBINSON by Arlene Kaizer In Memory of CARL REISNER by Barbara Reisner DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Marc & Sandra Friedman Beloved mother in law LENA SCHLOSS by Sylvia Schloss RABBI SMALL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of RABBI SMALL’s help and kind words during our time of loss by Alisa Lebovitz by Avra Novarr by Richard & Maxine Kates RABBI SMALL and his kind words on my special birthday by Elliott & Meryl Rosenberg RABBI SMALL by Marc & Sandra Needelman RABBI SMALL, thank you for making our daughter feel at home at your Shul by Suzanne & Mark Lampert In Honor of Birth of ZACHARY ARNETT by Al & Nancy Fichman Grandson NOAH SHLOMO on the occasion of his bris with deep appreciation to RABBI SMALL for a beautiful service by Raye Kramer In Memory of ROBERT (BOB) FISHMAN by Andrea Hotes & Family by Cary & Elizabeth Lakenbach AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Beatrice Mitlak NATHAN BUTLER, MORRIS KRAIMER, ROSE BUTLER, LOUIS BUTLER by Edith Kraimer GERTRUDE MILIKOW by Edward & Trudy Milikow HARRY BOOKBINDER by Edward & Trudy Milikow LORRAINE ADELSON KATES by Edward & Trudy Milikow by Steve & Janet Selden Beloved mother ESTELLE DICKER by Ellyn, Sandy and Ziplow Family MORRIS DORMAN on his yahrzeit by Hollis Dorman Beloved father SOL BACKER by Joel, Robin & Michael Backer Beloved mother in law LENA ROSENBLUM by Lenora Rosenblum RABBI PAUL SCHUCHALTER by Lois Siegal Beloved dad BENJAMIN SCHLOSS by Moshe & Barbara Nachtigal ARTHUR LEONARD TOPOL on his yahrzeit by David Topol Beloved husband LEONARD FELDMAN by Elaine Feldman Beloved father HARRY LANDERMAN by Muriel Poriss IRWIN SEGALMAN by Phyllis Segalman Beloved mother MIRIAM S. NISSELBAUM by Rhoda Steinberg MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Richard & Judy Levy MORRIS SOBEL by Roberta, Emmy, Frank & Chauncey Amundsen Beloved husband BEN by Sylvia Schloss MORRIS KRAIMER by Terry & Anne Cohn LOUIS & GEORGE ZELDIS by William & Muriel Zeldis SHELLA MOONEY by Al & Risa Davidson RITUAL FUND “MOSHE’S DISCRETIONARY FUND” In Appreciation of MOSHE PINCHOVER by Bryan & Randi Leopold MOSHE PINCHOVER for the time and assistance provided to SOPHIE for her Torah & haftorah readings by Howard & Ellen Rosenberg MOSHE PINCHOVER for the service for my beautiful BETSY during yahrzeit by Melvin Kosovsky In Memory of CHRISTINE, MONICA & MADDIE LISY by David & Jacqueline Cantor ALAN AND BARBARA ROSENBERG FUND In Memory of BERNARD WINICK & ROBERT GOLDHAUER by Alan & Barbara Rosenberg BEN AND SYLVIA ROSENBERG FUND In Memory of Our Ma MARY KATZ DENOWITZ by Marc & Nancy Bazilian Our beloved Mooge & Nana SYLVIA ROSENBERG by Marc & Nancy Bazilian Our beloved uncle JACK DENOWITZ by Marc & Nancy Bazilian RENEE AND LARRY RUSTIN FUND In Honor of Big birthday of SAMUEL KROOPNICK by Lawrence Rustin SATURDAY KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of MEL GERROL by Marc & Sandra Needelman In Memory of LOUIS & GEORGE ZELDIS by William & Muriel Zeldis HOWARD/FIERBERG SUSAN SCHEINBLUM FUND In Memory of ROBERT A.D. SCHEINBLUM by Howard Scheinblum & Susan Fierberg SCHOLASTIC AWARDS FUND In Memory of ROBERT FISHMAN by Susan & Martin Strouch SAM NACHTIGAL by Jay D. Smith SHARON BARSHAY MUSIC FUND In Honor of The birth of MADISON STOLTZ by Carolyn & David Topol In Memory of Beloved father SAUL SOSIN by Roman & Goldie Luftglas CARL WALL by Roman & Goldie Luftglas by Steve & Janice Barshay 21 SIEGEL GARDEN FUND In Memory of ROBERT FISHMAN by Barry & Judy Siegal HERBERT AND JUDY SILVER FUND In Honor of The engagement of RANDY SILVER to CASEY ROGERS by David & Merle Harris In Memory of AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Herbert & Judy Silver ELAINE AND HOWRD SMITH FUND In Honor of COLE LEVY’S bar mitzvah by Elaine & Howard Smith HERB SILVER’S birthday by Elaine & Howard Smith BRUCE WEINER by Elaine & Howard Smith MEL GERROL’S birthday by Elaine & Howard Smith Wishing Good Health to SUSAN GOLDBERG by Elaine & Howard Smith In Memory of MARILYN (MIMI) FRANKEL by Elaine & Howard Smith DRS. ROSEALIE AND JAY D. SMITH FUND In Honor of Special birthday of JAY SMITH by Andria, Ed, Michelle & Lori Cassorla SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory of SANDRA LEE by Charles Rotenberg BARRY ROTENBERG by Charles Rotenberg ANNE SOCKOL ROTENBERG FINE by Charles Rotenberg In Honor of RISA DAVIDSON & JANET WALLANS Arlene Kaizer VIVIAN AND ROBERT SPIVAK FUND In Memory of Our beloved aunt FLORENCE SPIVAK LEVINE by Melton Spivak & Arlan Lieblick Our beloved grandfather HARRY SPIVAK by Melton Spivak & Arlan Lieblick TORAT HAYIM FUND In Memory of LORRAINE KATES by Jeffrey & Rebecca Azia Beloved grandmother of MONICA GOLD by Jeffrey & Rebecca Azia AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Paul & Susan Goldberg TREE OF LIFE In Honor of SUE & BRUCE BERGMAN on their 45th wedding anniversary by Judith & Edward Siegel by Larry & Loretta Levy SPRING IS HERE…WHICH TRANSLATES INTO SPRING SHOPPING…FOR TEACHER GIFTS…MOTHER’S DAY… GRADUATIONS…AND WEDDINGS!!! BEFORE YOU BUY, REMEMBER TO CONTACT THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE TO SEE IF THE STORE YOU HAVE SELECTED FOR YOUR PURCHASE IS A MEMBER OF OUR GREAT LAKES GIFT CARD PROGRAM. TURKEN/WEINGAST FUND In Memory of AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Allen & Judith Kronick IT’S REALLY THAT EASY! YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND In Honor of MATTHEW AZIA’s bar mitzvah by Allen & Judith Kronick In Memory of DANIEL (DAN) NOVARR by Allen & Judy Kronick LORRAINE KATES by David & Merle Harris AVIVA WEISEL EICHLER by Saul & Joanne Pasternack FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE AT 860236-1275 EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE DONATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND RETURN TO 160 MOHEGAN DRIVE, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117 Name of Fund Amount In Memory of In Honor of Other Sent to: (name and address) From: (your name and address) SPECIAL FUNDS ❏ Adult Education Fund ❏ Flower Fund ❏ Ritual Director’s Disc. Fund ❏ Art Fund ❏ Friday Night Fund ❏ Scholarship Fund ❏ Bein Scholar-in-Residence Fund ❏ General Fund ❏ Sharon Barshay Music Fund ❏ Brotherhood Tribute Fund ❏ Library Fund ❏ Siegal Garden Fund ❏ Camp Ramah Scholarship ❏ Macy Accessability Fund ❏ Sisterhood Torah Fund ❏ Caring Committee Fund ❏ Minyonaires Fund ❏ Social Action/B’Yadenu Fund ❏ Cantor Cohn’s Discretionary Fund ❏ Music Fund ❏ Torah Repair Fund ❏ Director of Education’s Disc. Fund ❏ P.T.O. Fund ❏ Torat Hayim ❏ Endowment Fund ❏ Prayer Book Fund ❏ Youth Activity Fund ❏ Executive Director’s Disc. Fund ❏ Rabbi Small’s Disc. Fund 22 June 2014 SUNDAY 1 3 Sivan Shaharit 8am Sivan/Tamuz 5774 MONDAY 2 4 Sivan Shaharit 7am TUESDAY 3 5 Sivan Shaharit 7am 47th Day of the Omer Minyan on the Mountain Sisterhood Bus Trip to NYC 48th Day of the Omer Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 8pm 8 9 10 10 Sivan Shaharit 8am 9am Services followed by Light Breakfast & Annual Meeting 11 Sivan Shaharit 7am Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am 49th Day of the Omer Erev Shavout Ritual Comm. 7:30pm 12 Sivan Shaharit 7am Golf Outing 10:30am Sisterhood Board Mtg. 7:30pm WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 4 6 Sivan Shaharit 9am Shavout I Minha/Maariv 7pm Candles 8:03pm 11 13 Sivan Shaharit 7am 5 7 Sivan Shaharit 9am Shavout II FRIDAY 6 8 Sivan Shaharit 7am 12 13 14 Minha/Maariv 8pm Havdalah 9:07pm 21 14 Sivan Shaharit 7am Board of Ed Mtg. 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 15 16 17 18 19 20 Father’s Day Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am 20 Sivan Shaharit 7am 21 Sivan Shaharit 7am Board of Trustees Mtg. 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 MDC Hazardous Waste Collection 8am - 1pm 25 Sivan Shaharit 7am Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 29 30 1 Tamuz Shaharit 8am Rosh Chodesh Tamuz Minha/Maariv 7pm 26 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Maariv 7pm 27 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Maariv 7pm 28 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 8:15pm Havdalah 9:09pm 28 29 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv 6pm Candles 8:12pm 30 Sivan Parashat Chukat Rosh Chodesh Tamuz Services 9am Minha/Maariv 8:15pm Havdalah 9:10pm 2 Tamuz Shaharit 7am Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am Minha/Maariv 7pm GIFT CARDS!! HELP RAISE SIGNIFICANT DOLLARS FOR THE EMANUEL… Purchase gift cards for all your favorite grocery stores and retailers to benefit The Emanuel Synagogue. Help your synagogue community at no cost to you! 23 23 Sivan Parashat Korach Services 9am Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Lewis Shabbat Under the Stars Hebrew Home Services 3pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 16 Sivan Parashat Sh’lach Services 9am Anniversary Shabbat 22 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv 6pm Candles 8:11pm 24 Sivan Shaharit 8am Minha/Maariv 8pm Havdalah 9:03pm 15 Sivan Shaharit 7am Minha/Maariv 7pm 19 Sivan Shaharit 7am 9 Sivan Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv 6pm Candles 8:04pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 18 Sivan Shaharit 7am 7 Parashat Beha’alotcha Services 9am Birthday Shabbat 95th Anniversary Kiddush Minha/Maariv 8:15pm Candles 9:02pm Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/Maariv 6pm Candles 8:08pm 17 Sivan Shaharit 8am SATURDAY Everything Emanuel Periodical Postage PAID 160 Mohegan Drive West Hartford, CT 06117 Hartford Connecticut May 2014 SUNDAY Iyyar/Sivan 5774 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 1 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 16th Day of the Omer Rosh Chodesh Iyyar Ziplow Study Group 10:30am Choir 7:30pm Exec. Comm. Mtg. 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 4 4 Iyyar Shaharit 8am 5 6 19th Day of the Omer Tour de Shuls 8am Brotherhood Breakfast 9am 20th Day of the Omer Yom HaZikaron Adult B’Nai Mitzvah 10:30am Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 6 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 21st Day of the Omer Yom HaAtzma’ut Ritual Committee 7:30pm Israel Sing Along 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 11 12 13 11 Iyyar Shaharit 8am 26th Day of the Omer Mother’s Day Minha/Maariv 7pm 18 18 Iyyar Shaharit 8am 5 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 12 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 27th Day of the Omer Adult B’Nai Mitzvah 10:30am Brotherhd. Volunteer Dinner 6:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 19 19 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 13 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 7 7 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 22nd Day of the Omer Minha/Maariv 7pm 14 3 Iyyar Parashat Emor 17th Day of the Omer Pre Neg/Oneg 18th Day of the Omer Services 9am Challahpaloozah 10:45am Birthday Shabbat Sisterhood Book Review 2pm Minha/Maariv 6pm Candles 7:32pm Minha/Maariv 7:30pm Havdalah 8:31pm 9 9 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 10 10 Iyyar 24th Day of the Omer Parashat Behar 25th Day of the Omer Services 9am Minha/Maariv 6pm Candles 7:39pm Minha/Maariv 7:45pm Havdalah 8:38pm 16 17 30th Day of the Omer Ziplow Study Group 10:30am Choir 7:30pm Bd. of Ed. 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 20 21 22 23 24 38th Day of the Omer Parashat Bamidbar 39th Day of the Omer Minha/Maariv 6pm Candles 7:53pm Minha/Maariv 8pm Havdalah 8:52pm 30 31 21 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 35th Day of the Omer Bd. of Trustees Mtg. 7:30pm 36th Day of the Omer Sisterhood Kitchen Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 25 26 27 28 27 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 28 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 40th Day of the Omer 41st Day of the Omer Memorial Day 42nd Day of the Omer 43rd Day of the Omer Yom Yerushalayim Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 15 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 3 29th Day of the Omer 34th Day of the Omer Adult B’Nai Mitzvah Class 10:30am 26 Iyyar Shaharit 8am 15 2 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 28th Day of the Omer Sisterhood Board Mtg. 7:30pm 33rd Day of the Omer Lag B’Omer 25 Iyyar Shaharit 8am 8 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 23rd Day of the Omer Ziplow Study Group 10:30am Choir 7:30pm Exec. Comm. 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 2 SATURDAY 16 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 31st Day of the Omer Graduation/ Confirmation 6pm Hebrew Home Services 3pm Minha/Maariv 6pm Candles 7:46pm 20 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 14 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 8 FRIDAY 22 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 37th Day of the Omer Ziplow Study Group 10:30am Choir 7:30pm Sisterhood Torah Fund Dinner 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 29 29 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 44th Day of the Omer Ziplow Study Group 10:30am Barshay Concert 7:30pm Minha/Maariv 7pm 23 Iyyar Shaharit 7am 1 Sivan Shaharit 7am 45th Day of the Omer Rosh Chodesh Sivan Minha/Maariv 6pm Candles 7:59pm 17 Iyyar Parashat Bechukotai 32nd Day of the Omer Services 9am Minha/Maariv 7:45pm Havdalah 8:45pm 24 Iyyar 2 Sivan Parashat Nasso 46th Day of the Omer Minha/Maariv 8pm Havdalah 8:58pm