October 2015 bulletin - Congregation B`nai Israel

Congregation B’nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Avenue
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
(419) 517-8400
www.cbitoledo.org
A congregation affiliated with the
United Synagogue of Conservatiave Judaism
149 years of consecrated service to God, Torah and Israel
October, 2015
18 Tishri - 18 Heshvan 5776
L’Shana Tova
Hazzan and Jan Lichterman,
The Officers and Staff of Congregation B’nai Israel
Wish our Members and Friends a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Filled with Good Health and Peace.
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Celebration!
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Notes from the Cantor
I am writing this article 2 days before Rosh Hashana. The deadline is early because with all the
upcoming holidays, the office has less time to get our bulletin to you by the beginning of the month. Yet
by the time you read this article at the beginning of October, the High Holidays known as the Yamim
Noraim – The Days of Awe, for good reason, will be over. We will be in the midst of the joyous, if less
intense Sukkot holiday.
Although Rosh Hashana is looming ahead as I write this article, the intense spiritual period has in
fact already begun, with our wonderful well-attended Selichot program and service that took place on
Saturday night September 5th. I was concerned about attendance as it was Labor Day weekend, yet we
had the largest crowd in recent memory as our chapel was full for the service despite the late hour.
At this point I cannot project how we will feel in two weeks when you receive this bulletin, with
Yom Kippur already behind us, other than a huge sense of relief. I am sure you are all well aware of
the preparation and myriad details it takes in a congregation like ours with minimal staff, to pull it
all together. Just ask our staff about the endless lists I have churned out for them, day by day, item by
item, to ensure that everything runs smoothly. So if not everything goes according to the way everyone might want, please be patient
and tolerant. After all the High Holidays are a stark reminder of the power of forgiveness and patience, as so beautifully expressed
by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of Britain, in the movie I showed for Selichot. Several of you have asked to borrow the
DVD; I will make it available after the holidays on a 1st come basis, but you will find it on the internet. Just google YouTube, enter his
name and pre-Selichot speech of August 31st, 2013.
Foremost in my mind right after the holidays will be to thank all the many people, professional and volunteer, whose huge
collaborative efforts go into producing a frenzied month of observances. But how can you thank them before it has actually happened?
So my thanks will have to wait till November’s bulletin, by which time, I fear, the impact of this now approaching period may well be a
long forgotten memory…
A news item that recently caught my attention which I believe is relevant to our High Holiday period, is the discovery of 1500
fossil fragments of the remains of 15 individuals of a new species of human relative. Coincidentally this amazing find took place in
my former native South Africa, right outside Johannesburg, in an area visited by the group I led on a mission from CBI two years ago.
According to reports these remains, found in a cave, have been there “for millions of years.” This discovery will be featured in October’s
National Geographic magazine and a PBS TV special called “Dawn of Humanity.”
I mention this because such discoveries help to put our own lives in perspective, which is exactly what this period in our Jewish
calendar is all about – putting our own lives in perspective. Discoveries such as this, which are becoming more and more frequent, help
us realize how small we are, that we are but a drop in the ocean, as the Psalmist says, and how old history is. The more we as humans, in
our limited capacity, learn and discover, the more we realize how little we actually know, and how vast God’s universe is. These thoughts
certainly give us pause, they are sobering and humbling and worth contemplating, as we emerge from yet another High Holiday
period.
And so as we sit in our flimsy sukkot booths, as we shake our lulavim and etrogim of the four species, while their leaves wither, fall
and litter our chapel floor, as we complete the cycle of reading the five Books of Torah on Simchat Torah and immediately begin again
- to symbolize the eternity of God, Torah and our People, let us put our own Jewish lives in perspective. As Keith Burris aptly pointed
out in his column in The Blade of September 11th, 2015, “I know a wise man who says: “As I get older, I am less and less sure about
more and more.”…In this age of electronic stridency…it seems there is a mass of uninformed certitude, when what we really need is
informed ambivalence.”
I hope the many of you I will get to see in shul over these holidays, will continue to avail yourselves of the variety of services and
programs we will offer throughout the year, as we at CBI prepare and work towards our exciting milestone 150th!
Shana Tova – I wish you all a wonderful new year!
Hazzan Ivor Lichterman
Our most sincere thanks to all of you, our B’nai Israel family,
for your many thoughtful and kind contributions, cards and good wishes
in honor of the recent birth of our two grandsons Akiva and Camden,
as well as your caring thoughts and support which gave us strength and comfort
in the loss of our beloved Margit.
We really appreciate your being part of our lives.
May we all have much to celebrate together in the future.
Jan and Hazzan Ivor Lichterman
Rabbinic Insights from Rabbi Jason
Reasons for Sukkah Sitting
I’d like to begin my column this month by offering my gratitude to the congregation for the
meaningful High Holy Day services. For the third year I have truly enjoyed serving as the visiting rabbi
for the congregation during the Days of Awe and appreciated the hard work of my partner, Cantor Ivor
Lichterman. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services are so magical at B’nai Israel and that is because
of the many congregants who donate their time and energy to ensure their success.
As you read this, we are in the middle of the Sukkot festival. Sukkot is my favorite Jewish holiday
of the year. I love building our family’s sukkah and enjoying delicious meals with friends and families
inside (hopefully during nice autumn weather). While Sukkot might not be as widely observed of a
Jewish holiday as Rosh Hashanah or Passover, it is one of the more important holidays.
The most basic mitzvah (commandment) on Sukkot is dwelling in a sukkah. I’m sure you can come
up with your own reasons why we eat our meals during Sukkot in the sukkah and some of us even sleep in the sukkah. The actual
commandment is leishev ba’Sukkah – to sit in the Sukkah. I’d like to share with you some reasons why we are commanded to dwell in
the sukkah during these eight days:
Biblical Reasons - The Torah gives two reasons to sit in the sukkah: one agricultural and one historical. The agricultural reason:
“And the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in the results of your work from the field” (Exodus 23). The
historical reason is “You shall live in booths seven days; all citizens in Israel shall live in booths. In order that future generations may
know that I made the Israelite people live in booths when I brought them out of the land of Egypt” (Leviticus 23).
Remembering the Difficult Days - Philo, a Hellenistic-Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria in the first century C.E.,
suggests another reason may be, that sitting in the sukkah “should remind us of the long wanderings of our forefathers in the depths
of the desert, when at every halting-place they spent many a year in tents. And indeed it is well in wealth to remember your poverty, in
distinction your insignificance, in high offices your position as a commoner, in peace your dangers in war, on land the storms on sea, in
cities the life of loneliness. For there is no pleasure greater than in high prosperity to call to mind old misfortunes.” Philo reasons that
it’s a pleasure for a prosperous person to remember the “bad old days,” but he goes further and says that sitting in the sukkah reminds
us how far we have come, and leads us to praise and thank God for all the kindness He has bestowed upon us.
A Lesson in Humility - The Rashbam, one of Rashi’s grandsons, says the sukkah is a lesson in humility as it comes to prevent a
swelled head. God commanded us to sit in the sukkah precisely at the harvest season when we are congratulating ourselves for our
successful harvest and our fancy homes. The humble sukkah reminds us that everything we eat and everything we own comes from
God.
Increasing Our Faith - Rabbi Yitzhak Aboab wrote, “When the Sages discussed sitting in the sukkah it was to teach us that a
person must not put his trust in the size or strength or conveniences of his house, even though it be filled with the best of everything;
nor should he rely upon the help of any person, even though he be the lord of the land. But let him put his trust in God whose word
called the universe into being, for God alone is mighty and faithful.
Universal Peace - Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch says that the sukkah is a symbol of universal peace and brotherhood, as we recite
in the evening service on Shabbat and festivals: “Spread over us Your sukkah of peace.”
Remembering the Less Fortunate - The last reason for sitting in the sukkah is that by sitting in a flimsy sukkah, exposed to sun
and wind (and in some places, rain and snow!), we are reminded of those less fortunate than ourselves. Precisely at harvest time when
we thank God for the bounty he has given us, we must remember to share it with the poor and the hungry.
Of course, all of these reasons for sitting in the sukkah make sense and help us bring meaning to this festival. Elissa, Josh, Jonah
and Talya join me in wishing you and your family a Chag Sukkot Sameach!
Rabbi Jason Miller
Shabbaton with Jeremy Benstein
B’nai Israel proudly presents
a Shabbaton for all ages. We are
thrilled to welcome back one of our
own, Dr. Jeremey Benstein who
lives in Israel and grew up at B’nai
Israel
November, 13, Kabbalat
Shabbat services, followed by
Shabbat dinner. Dr. Benstein will
speak on The Word and the World:
How Our Jewishness Helps Us Navigate Spaceship Earth
November, 14, Dr. Benstein will speak on L’Shem, Shamayim,
For The Sake of Heaven: Why Controversy and Peoplehood Go
Together, followed by Kiddush lunch
This Shabbaton is brought to you by the Committee on
Adult Jewish Education on behalf of the entire congregation,
the students, teachers, parents, of our religious school, USY and
Kadima…our entire shul family!
Look for further details to follow soon!
Congregational News
Congregations B’nai Israel and Etz Chayim Sisterhoods’ Rummage Sale
at Etz Chayim, 3853 Woodley Road
Drop Off/Set Up Dates ONLY
October 25, 26, & 27
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sale Dates November 1, 2, & 3
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for set up and sale.vB’nai Israel volunteers call Lil Perlman
(419) 841-6276 or Ann Rosenberg (419) 882-1410
Mazel Tov
Office Closed
Steve and Cathy Sperling on the birth of their grandson, Benjamin.
Alan and Hindea Markowitz on the engagement of their son,
Daniel.
Special Birthdays
Ellen Wilensky
Nina Ridgley
James Eisenberg
Charlene Edelman
Alfred Levison
October 2nd
October 3rd
October 4th
October 5th
October 24th
Happy Anniversary
30th
Andrea and Gary Urie
October 18th
Welcome New Members
Steven Feldman and Tobi Kipling
Andrew and Ava Harter
Jerry Lacker
Phyllis Shoched
Jared Schprechman
Vladi and Stephanie Shaulskiy
In Memoriam
Our synagogue family mourns the loss of our dear members
Jane Bloom
Harvey Rosen
May their families be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion.
Sunday, October 4
Hoshana Rabba
9:30 a.m. Services
END OF SUKKOT SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 4
6:00 p.m. Mincha
Monday, October 5
Shmeni Atzeret
9:30 a.m. Services
11:00 a.m. Yizkor
Simchat Torah
6:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Celebration
Tuesday, October 6
9:30 a.m. Simchat Torah service
2015 FILM FESTIVAL
Oct. 18
Loving Leah
Nov. 8
The Chosen
All movies will
be on Sundays
at 2:30 pm with
discussion to
follow.
L’Dor VaDor
From Generation to
Generation
From the Earliest to the Latest
1916 Confirmation Class
2015 Confirmation Class
From Celebration to
Celebration
From Strength to Strength
SAVE THE DATE
Announcing a Spectacular,
Celebratory Family-Friendly
150th Anniversary Weekend
September 16 – 18, 2016
Details in the November bulletin
Todah Rabah to our over 100 volunteers who are eagerly collaborating to make this a momentous year!
We need you to be involved! Call the office (419) 517-8400 to join a committee.
October Yahrzheits
1 Tishrei 18
2 Tishrei 19
3 Tishrei 20 4 Tishrei 21
5 Tishrei 22
6 Tishrei 23
7 Tishrei 24 8 Tishrei 25
9 Tishrei 26
10 Tishrei 27
11 Tishrei 28
12 Tishrei 29
13 Tishrei 30
14 Chesvan 1
15 Chesvan 2
16 Chesvan 3
17 Chesvan 4 18 Chesvan 5
19 Chesvan 6
20 Chesvan 7
21 Chesvan 8
22 Chesvan 9
23 Chesvan 10
24 Chesvan 11
25 Chesvan 12
26 Chesvan 13
27 Chesvan 14
28 Chesvan 15
29 Chesvan 16
30 Chesvan 17
31 Chesvan 18
Ethel Wolkoff, Martin Miller, Robert Schreiber, Dave Cohen, Morris Rappaport, Ida Levine, Sylvia Newmark
Louis Igdaloff, Benjamin Wolf Salzberg
Esther Katzman, Milo Wiegler, William Ciralsky, Mary B. Cohen
Joseph Shoen, Irvin Juster, Ira Bame
Morton Steinberg, Elaine Kimmel, Zale Reinstein, Henry Rappaport
Hermoine Green, Rhoda Rosen, Frieda Schuster
Alan Hersh, Pearl Hansen, Abraham Herscovitz, Pearl Fisher
Bess Levine, Esther Strassner, Ariella Beth Scheer, Manny Brassloff, Martin Bracker, Charlotte Kalniz,
Herbert Bader
Anna Negrin, Maurice Mann, Harry Levin, Jacob Goodman, Alfred Goldman, Michael Goldstein,
Florence Davidson, Lynn Lepold
Ida Botsch, Lucyle Zanville, Ruth Lewis Berkowitz, Abraham Leizer Stahl, Esther Radin
Meyer Stahl, Hannah Shopneck, Michael Rabb, Joseph Hallem, Myron Schall
Kalman Gold, Sylvia Remer, Abraham Goldman, Sidney Goldberg, Freda Kigel, Elaine Yaffe
Elaine Flaum, Esther Greenberg, Jacob Mendel Rayman
Lester Bogart
Esther Liebes, Sam Garfinkel, Jacob Cohen, Harry Kuperman, Morris Richter, Abraham Schwartz,
William Manoff, Miriam Guttman
Virginia Mann, Bessie Ramrauer
Lillian Straus, Harold Kahn, Dr. Lawrence G. Bateman, Thelma Jacobs
Bertha Feldstein, Gitta Ruttner Taub, Julius Steinberg
Rose Borenstein, Ann Weinberg, Rose Williams
Sarah Lacker, Leo Stober
Charles Moses, Michael Lenenberg, Thelma Robbins, Harold Kripke, Frank Fingerhut, Leo Loebelson
Goldie Munster, Ruth Hoffman, Sylvia Goldman, Frederick Rosenblum
Leon Frankel, Gussie Kezur
Morris Krawetz, Ella Rothman, Ben Miller, Bess Kanter, Isidor Odenheimer
Lena Mitchell, Louis H. Joffa, Rose Kalniz, Lois Steinberg Kremer, Rose Palman, Mary Tilchen
Donald Steinberg, Milton Karon
Morris Winer, Louis Weinberg, Florence Siegel, Katie Sack, Barney Friedman
Meyer Teitlebaum, Bess Newmark Joffa
Dora C. Mindel
Lewis D. Shapiro, Donald Harold Berman, Lawrence Miller, Joseph Palman
Harry Krauss, Samuel Katzman, Mary Handler
Youth & Education News
USY Fall Boards and Freshman Kinnus
Fall Boards is scheduled for the weekend of October 16, 2015.
We are asking for your help. Please consider opening up your
home and serving as a host family for the convention. We
look forward to working with you to make this weekend a huge
success!
If you are not able to open your home but want to still get
involved, we do need volunteers to help throughout the weekend.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact
Megan Miller directly either by phone at 419-376-7169 or
e-mail at meganbmiller@bex.net.
2015 USY FALL BOARDS/FRESHMAN
KINNUS
Thursday, October 15 – Sunday, October 18
HOST FAMILY HOUSING APPLICATION FORM
HOST FAMILY INFORMATION
Name of Host Family: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________Cell: _________________
Michael Portnoy
Megan Miller
CBI Youth and Education Vice President
Youth Director
E-Mail: _____________________________________________
David S. Stone Religious School
October is off to a great start at David S. Stone Religious
School. September was filled with holiday learning and catching
up after a great summer. Our parent/toddler class had terrific
sessions learning about all of our amazing Jewish holidays
through music and play, as well as making many new friends at
Congregation B’nai Israel. Please contact Kim Brody at kbrody@
cbitoledo.org if you are interested in joining our parent/toddler
class for ages 3 and under.
The annual Sukkot dinner was a tremendous success. Thank
you to all that helped prepare this delicious meal. Special thanks
to Inge Horowitz for sponsoring the dinner.
Congregation B’nai Israel BITUSY will be hosting USY Fall
Boards the weekend of October 18th. We will not have Religious
School that weekend but we hope that many of our CBI families
will participate in this awesome weekend. We are looking to our
congregation to help out and welcome USYers from all over our
region.
Our older students are planning a mitzvah trip to prepare and
serve lunch at the Cherry Street Mission on Oct 25th. This is
an important and meaningful experience for all involved. Our
families will be making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,
fruit and chips or pretzels. If you are able to donate any of these
kosher items to the office, it would be greatly appreciated on the
morning of October 25th.
October Calendar
4 Sunday Religious School 9:30-12:00
Parent/Child Tot Class
7 Wednesday Religious School 4:30-6:00
11 Sunday Religious School 9:30-12:00
18 NO Religious School USY convention at CBI
21 Wednesday Religious School 4:30-6:00
25 Sunday Religious School 9:30-12:00
Parent/Child Tot Class
Visit to the Cherry Street Mission
28 Wednesday Religious School 4:30-6:00
Name of USYer(s) in household (if any): ___________________
____________________________________________________
HOUSING INFORMATION
NOTE: Co-ed housing is NOT permitted
Number of females you can house: _____
Number of males you can house: _____
Do you have a Kosher home? Yes No
Do you have a Shomer Shabbat home? Yes No
Do you have any pets? Yes No
If yes, what kind? ______________________
Does anyone in your home smoke? Yes No
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED FORM TO
BITUSY/2015 HOUSING
Congregation B’nai Israel
6525 Sylvania Ave.
Sylvania OH 43560
Email: meganbmiller@bex.net
HOST FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Times are subject to change
Thursday, October 15
• 10: 45 p.m.
Pick up at B’nai Israel
Friday, October 16
• Breakfast at Host Home
• 8:15 a.m.
Arrive at B’nai Israel
• 3:30 p.m.
Pick up at B’nai Israel
• 5:45 p.m.
Arrive at B’nai Israel
• 10:30 p.m.
Pick up at B’nai Israel
Saturday, October 17
• Breakfast at Host Home
• 9:15 a.m.
Arrive at B’nai Israel
• 8:30 p.m.
Pick up at B’nai Israel
• 9:45 p.m.
Arrive at B’nai Israel
Sisterhood
Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop
Sisterhood Book Club
Tuesday, October 20
10:30 a.m.
Rav Hisda’s Daughter, Book 1The Apprentice
by Maggie Anton
We have a large selection of Judaic items and new jewelry
items that will make wonderful hostess gifts and enhance
your own home.
HOURS: Wednesdays 10 a.m. –12 p.m.
Sundays 9:30 a.m. – noon
(when Sunday School is in session)
Other times available by appointment only.
Contact Phyllis Diamond at (419) 531-5005.
2015-2016 Torah Fund Campaign
72nd Anniversary
Nat’ah karem is a phrase from the beloved prayer Eishet Chayil,
taken from the Biblical Book of Proverbs. We reenvision
this prayer today with appreciation for the hard-working,
generous, family-oriented woman who “plants a vineyard by
her own labors” (Proverbs 31:7). We honor her productivity,
independence, creativity, and orientation to a hopeful future with
the 2016 campaign.
Women Ensuring Conservative/Masorti Jewish Education
You are Torah Fund—at any level:
GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
Guardians$300
Benefactor$180
Chai Units
$72, $54, $36, $18
Koach…………..…………………........$28
Pins will be given to all Benefactor and Guardian level donors.
Torah Fund is a campaign to ensure our legacy to future
generations of Conservative Jews by providing: Rabbis, Cantors,
Lay Leaders, Social Workers, Educators and Administrators (for
Day Schools and Synagogue Schools) Scholars, Researchers and
Synagogue Administrators.
Members will either need to
borrow one of three copies
at the B’nai Israel Library or
request a copy through the
Toledo Public Library. The
book is also available on Amazon Kindle, in paperback, or
through the Amazon Marketplace.
Sisterhood 2.0 Book Club
Tuesday, November 3rd 7:00pm at Panera
on Central Ave.
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
This is available thru the Library, e-book,
audio and regular book!
If you have any questions contact Hope
Davis at: 419-343-6534 or hgjaad@frontier.com
Toledo Jewish Cemetery
Holiday Closings
Beth Shalom Cemetery – Oregon, Ohio
Eagle Point Cemetery – Rossford, Ohio
Sunday, October 4
Monday, October 5
Tuesday, October 6
BITUSY
Bake
Sale
Close 4 p.m.
Closed
Closed
Regular Cemetery hours are 6:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday.Cemeteries close 4 p.m. on Friday
and all day Saturday for the Sabbath.
The Intrafaith Blood Drive
Sunday, November 15, 2015
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Temple Shomer Emunim
Volunteers are needed to make phone calls, work the day of
the blood drive and to donate blood. If you can help, please
contact Devorah Shulamit at 419-841-4652.
Contributions through September 15, 2015
Minimum Contributions are $10.00
Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways:
*
denotes B’nai Mitzvah
** denotes Chai
*** denotes Silver
**** denotes double Chai
A box denotes Gold
A double box denotes Platinum
A bold box denotes Diamond
$13.00
$18.00
$25.00
$36.00
$50.00
$100.00
$100.00+
Camp Ramah
In Honor of
Cathy and Steve Sperling, Birth of Grandson
Kathryn Linver
In Memory of
Richard Gloth
Kathryn Linver
Yahrzeit
Michael Lenenberg
Rene Levy**
Building Beautification
Yahrzeit
Mabel Smith
Sondra Gallis and Family
Lewis and Esther Shapiro, In Beloved Memory
Carol, Sara & David Lash and
Barbara Lash Bond
Harry Gometz Fund
In Honor of
Jordan Slutsky, Bat Mitzvah
Harriet and Marty Davis**
150
th
Anniversary
In Honor of
Jerry Russell, Board Member of the Year
Lynn and Frank Jacobs
Cathy and Steve Sperling, Birth of Grandson
Sanford and Sharon Stein**
Special Anniversary
Joan and David Katz
Anne and Jeff Bauer
Lynn and Frank Jacobs
Speedy Recovery
David Shall
Jerry Levison
Arlene and Jerry Russell
Shabbat Prayer Book
Etz Hayim Bible
Tree of Life Leaf
Tree of Life Stone
Memorial Plaque
REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL
Cantor’s Discretionary
Fund
Karen Rosenbaum
Lynn and Frank Jacobs
In Memory of
Jane Bloom
Shirley Tochtermann
Yahrzeits
Phil Horowitz
Lynn and Frank Jacobs
Esther Katzman
Lannie and Roanne Katzman***
Lester Bogart
Sue Wilson**
Charlotte Kalniz
Bessie Damrauer
Marvin and Peggy Damrauer**
Religious School
In Honor of
Joan and Dave Katz, Special Anniversary
Marjory Rusgo
In Memory of
Richard Gloth
Sandy and Chuck Traugott
Yahrzeits
$65.00
$100.00
$100.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
Maurice Mann
Samuel Mann and Janice Schott
Abraham Leizer Stahl
Your Loving Family****
Sam Schwartz Minyan Fund
Speedy Recovery
Karen Rosenbaum
Jim and Arlene Rose
In Appreciation to Cantor Lichterman
Marcia Dolin
Yahrzeits
Kal Gold
Arlynne Gold
Herbert Bader
Shirley Bader & Family
Donald Steinberg
Dan Steinberg, Linda Steinberg, Sam, Benjy, and Stacy
Robert Schreiber
Bess Kanter
Gary and Andrea Urie and Family
Donald Steinberg
Jan Steinberg & Family
Cantor Edward Cohen
Ellen Lettman**
Hiddur Fund
Speedy Recovery
David Shall
Marlene Remer
Jim and Arlene Rose
Dr. David Grossman
Warren Bookman
Sue Kale
Ellen and Allan Chabler
In Honor of
Phyllis Diamond, Special Birthday
Shirley Gerber, Special Birthday
Janet Gunkel*
Jordan Slutsky, Bat Mitzvah
Howard and Ann Rosenberg**
Dave Perlman, Special Birthday
Lil Perlman and Family**
In Memory of
Richard Gloth
Shirley Gerber
Steve and Nancy Goldberg
Nathan Schwartz
Hope and Randy Samborn**
Marty and Mike Samborn**
Clifford Isroff
Bobby and Sharon Kripke**
Richard Gloth
Rhoda Miller
Yahrzeits
Speedy Recovery
Benjamin Freedman
Sadye Rabb
Lori and David Friedes
Martin Bracker
Zale Reinstein
Marilyn Reinstein***
Jerry Levison
Jim and Arlene Rose
Yahrzeits
Youth Activities &
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of
Ed Dolin
Richard Gloth
Dena, Dave, Shayna, Sam and
Dahlia Zack**
Speedy Recovery
Phyllis Levey
Dena, Dave, Shayna, Sam and
Dahlia Zack**
Yahrzeit
Janet Federman
Steven and Rebecca Federman
Kripke Fund
In Memory of
Ed Dolin
Richard Gloth
Ilene Oxenhandler
Larry and Joan Kripke**
Hannah Shopneck
Jill and Daryl Moreau
Goldie Munster
Bonnie and Jim Swartz
Tribute Fund
In Honor of
Dave and Joan Katz, Special Anniversary
Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff***
Sandy Romanoff and Joe Greenberg
Richard Gloth
Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff***
Burt Udell
Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff**
Jane Bloom
Stu and Jo Jo Goldberg
Yahrzeits
Janet Federman
Adele and Joseph Federman****
Bernard Kozel
Adele Striker
Adolph Wiegler
Sigmund Wiegler
Rose Katherine Wiegler
Sol C. Guttenberg
Marcia and Arthur Friedman
Joseph Schwartz, Father and Grandfather
Charles and Sharon Schwartz and Family
Norman Levitin
His Loving Family***
Michael and Rene Quiroga
Fund
Speedy Recovery
David Shall
Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff**
Arlene Rose
Beryl Ravin
Dave and Bobbye Shall
In Memory of
Ed Dolin
Allen and Charlotte Kominars
Harvey Rosen
Margie Rusgo
Barbara Straus
Lynn and John Romo
Yahrzeits
Michael Goldstein
Jeff and Diane Goldstein
Helen Fink Burke
In Memory of
Helen and Jack Burke
Don and Elaine Green and Family
KOL NIDRE DONORS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
ADDITIONAL DONORS WILL BE LISTED IN THE BULLETIN
Anonymous
Richard and Shani Abernathy
Dr. Eli Abramson and Nora
Romanoff
Ken Alexander
David and Michelle Bader
Shirley Bader
Jeff and Anne Bauer
Miriam Beckerman
Joel and Linda Beren
Jonathan and Jeannette Bernstein
Paul Causman
Allan and Rita Cohen
Leah Connor
Nathan and Nancy Danziger
Phyllis Diamond
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Stone Law Lecture
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Legal Controversies Over
Nazi Art Looting
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Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m.
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Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes
on the Austrian government to recover artwork she
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