Bulletin March 2016 - Suburban Temple – Kol Ami

March 2016
Giving “Lots”
on Purim
gifts of food that friends and family
exchange on Purim. They are sometimes
given in baskets, and many include
hamantaschen, the traditional three-sided
pastry eaten on Purim, and could also
include a wide variety of foods and treats.
The second way we give on Purim is
through matanot l’evyonim (gifts to the
poor), which are gifts given just before
the holiday to those in need so that they,
too, can celebrate Purim with a special
meal. Many families commit to participating in this important social justice
O
ne of the many things I love about
the Jewish holidays is that for each
we are supposed to give or share something. On Rosh Hashanah many have the
tradition of donating all the tzedakah they
have been collecting all year, and on Yom
Kippur, they donate the food they would
have eaten, had they not been fasting, to
a local food pantry. On Sukkot it is traditional to welcome guests, especially poor
students, to your sukkah, so that all may celebrate the holiday. In
recent years it has become a Chanukah custom to dedicate one of
the nights to giving, rather than getting, and at the beginning of the
Passover Seder we read, “This is the bread of affliction, which our
ancestors ate in the land of Egypt. All who are hungry, let them enter
and eat. All who are in need, let them come celebrate Passover with
us.” We are to open our homes and ensure that everyone, including
those in need, are able to celebrate Passover.
So what about Purim? Well, there are actually two traditions
when it comes to giving for this holiday, and both date all the way
back to the megillah itself. The first is mishloach manot, which are
aspect of the holiday.
Purim is a holiday of great joy and celebration, of fun and
merry-making, all of which increases when we give to those we love
and those in need. The rabbis teach “Mi she’nichnas Adar, marbim
b’simcha – One who enter Adar (the month during which Purim takes
place), increases in joy.” May we all increase our joy this Adar by
giving “LOTS” this Purim!
Chag Sameach!
Rabbi Shana Nyer, Director of Lifelong Learning
snyer@suburbantemple.org
Purim Programs
Men’s Club Purim Carnival Set-Up
On Saturday, March 12 at 11:30 am, help the
Men’s Club put together games for the Purim
Carnival. Come with tools and we’ll provide
lunch and snacks. The more help we have, the
faster it goes and the more fun we have! Please
let Jonathan Payes know you’ll be there
(jpayes@suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700
ext. 101). (All ages.)
Purim Improv and Carnival –
(ADULTS and KIDS)
On Sunday, March 13, from 10:30 am–1 pm,
all are invited to the annual Purim Carnival. Our
newest member, Deena Nyer Mendlowitz, will
get us in the mood with a performance of
Crooked River Comedy’s Ankle Biters Improv
Troupe (famly friendly). Then the fun begins with
costumes, pizza, games, prizes, giant inflatables, homemade hamentaschen, and more!
(All ages.)
Come Grow With Me! Shabbat –
Purim Edition!
Come dressed in costume on Friday,
March 18, at 6 pm for Come Grow With Me!
Shabbat – Purim Edition: a brief, interactive,
and fun service, followed by dinner for families
with very young children (age 0-9). Laura
Lindauer will provide music and song. This
event is FREE. RSVP to Jonathan Payes
(jpayes@suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700
ext. 101).
Pints on Purim! (ADULTS ONLY)
Purim is NOT just for kids! Join Rabbi Vann at
the Winking Lizard (25380 Miles Road) on Purim
Eve, Wednesday, March 23 at 7 pm to learn
the real story of Purim. Be careful—the Lizard
may even blush. First round and appetizers are
on Rabbi Vann! Please RSVP to dhopkins@
suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700. (Age 18
and over, please.)
From Brett’s Desk
J
anuary 2016 was the
worst January for
stocks since 2009. We
saw wild swings in markets across the globe.
Many wondered what
the volatility meant for
our own investment
portfolios and the American economy.
What if I could guarantee a positive
return on your investments – daily,
monthly, annually – real life returns for
you and your family? Even better, what if
I told you that you could create your
own ripple effect of positive results not
only today but in years to come?
Sounds too good to be true, right?
Bear with me a minute and I’ll explain.
Getting involved in Temple life is an
investment. Given the alphabet soup of
investment vehicles, add three more:
the 3Ts: Give time – volunteer, come to
services, join the choir, send your kids to
Religious School, attend an adult education class. Give talent – join a committee, build a sukkah, cook for Calvary
Church suppers. Give treasure – support the Annual Appeal, make a memorial tribute, establish a donor fund. Take
a risk, commit to making regular 3T contributions and see your family’s (and
Temple family’s) portfolio grow.
Let’s join together to ensure a vibrant
future for our congregation. No gift of
time, talent, or treasure is too small. All
are appreciated, and I guarantee your
investment will yield immediate returns
and lifetime benefits.
In future columns I’ll discuss how
ST-KA is building a culture of philan­
thropy and involvement. Stay tuned!
Brett Shankman, Executive Director
bshankman@suburbantemple.org
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@rabbivann
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From Rabbi Vann:
It Takes Skills…
I
first learned the
phrase, Ani v’Atah
N’shaneh et Haolam,
while at summer camp
as a young girl. At the
time it was a popular
song. As we would sing
it, arm and arm with our
best camp buddies, I did really believe that
anything was possible.
Through this song I learned about the
principles and values of Reform Judaism: to
be God’s partner in making this world a
more whole place. We acknowledge that
there are many ways that our world is broken, and that there many places where we
can begin to mend it. From feeding the hungry to advocating for true change in our government, social action and social justice is a
deep part of our spiritual fabric. I am honored to be part of a congregation of individuals who understand, and many who work
to make this world a better place.
It seems that recently the scale of work
grows ever more urgent and the type of
work needs more skill to achieve true
change. Therefore, it is important to me that
I be able to serve the congregation to the
best of my abilities to meet the needs our
faith, and we, demand.
And so I’m pleased to share with you that
I’ve been accepted to a one-year fellowship
program, known as the Brickner Rabbinic
Seminar and Fellowship Program, through
the Religious Action Center of the Union for
Reform Judaism. This program is designed
exclusively for working rabbis to advance
their social justice work, and is fully funded
outside of travel to and from conferences.
The fellowship includes a 5-day retreat
which includes study, skill-gaining workshops, lobbying, and community-building,
distance learning throughout the year, and
culminates with attendance at the Religious
Action Center’s Consultation on Conscience,
a national social action conference in
Washington D.C., in May of 2017.
I am honored to be part of this unique
cohort and program, and look forward to
bringing to you additional skills, passion
and possibilities to bring repair to the cracks
in our world.
Rabbi Allison Vann
avann@suburbantemple.org
Get to Know Richard and
Natalie Skall
Building a house requires more than bricks
and mortar. For a house to be a home, you
need family. Similarly, a Temple is but a shell.
Creating a Temple family takes engaged
members like Richard and Natalie Skall.
Son of founding members Caroline and
Arthur Skall, Richard came to Suburban
Temple-Kol Ami before the facility was built.
“I attended Religious School at the Lomond
School with Rabbi Myron Silverman,” he
remembers. “I was a member of the first
Confirmation class when the congregation
moved to Beachwood.” Richard and his late
wife, Terry (z”l) raised their children at ST-KA.
Richard has helped build and strengthen
our Temple family as a member of the
Board of Trustees for several terms and as
chair of the House Committee for over two
decades. Most recently, he and co-chair Al
Hilkert helped shepherd the sorely needed
overhaul of the HVAC system. You could
say he treats our Temple “house” as lov­
ingly as his own home.
When she and Richard married in 1991,
Natalie joined the Temple family and has
been involved ever since. She was a
co-chair of the “Rays of Light” program and
every year she decorates for the Rosh
Hashanah congregational luncheon with
Judy Rand and Sue Ellen Korach. “We took
amazing trips with Rabbi Bram (z”l) to
Eastern Europe, Israel and Cuba,” she
recalls. Natalie is a long-time member of our
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From our President:
Lifelong Learning
Let’s Celebrate!
M
aybe you’ve heard
the saying,
“What’s the theme of
many Jewish holidays?
They came to destroy
us, we were victorious,
let’s eat!”
Think about it.
Chanukah: the Maccabees’ revolt against
the Greeks, the miracle of the oil, latkes and
jelly donuts ... check! Passover: slavery in
Egypt, the exodus, the Passover Seder ...
check! Purim – evil Haman and the Persians
persecuted the Jews, Queen Esther and
Mordechai saved the day, hamentaschen ...
check!
What else do each of these holidays have
in common? Joy! Joy for Jewish survival
throughout the centuries. Joy at family gatherings when we retell stories and pass on rituals to the younger generations. Joy at celebrating together as a Temple community ...
check, check, check!
Young or old, new to Purim or an “old
hand,” I invite you to experience the joy of
Purim with your Temple family. For kids and
the young at heart, come to the Purim
Improv show followed by our annual Purim
Carnival on Sunday, March 13, from
10:30 am–1 pm. Parents, come with your
kids, or help set up before the carnival.
Adults only (18 and over, please) will get
together for Pints on Purim at the Winking
Lizard on Wednesday, March 23, from
7–9 pm. We’ll learn a little about the NSFW
(not safe for work) adult themes of Purim,
and with a pint or two, we’ll laugh ... a lot!
As the dreariness of winter subsides,
Purim reminds us to take time out to
celebrate succeeding against the odds,
celebrate the freedom to worship together
as a Jewish community, celebrate our
traditions, and experience joy.
We were victorious ... let’s celebrate! See
you on Purim.
Kim Rosner, President
president@suburbantemple.org
Music Director Bruce Shewitz Announces Retirement
In February, our long-time
music director, Bruce
Shewitz, announced his
retirement. Below is an
excerpt of a letter he wrote
to the congregation.
I
t has been my honor and
privilege to lead music
and participate in worship
for 15 years in partnership
with esteemed Rabbis
Oppenheimer, Bram (z”l),
Stone, Vann, and Nyer;
thoughtful and skillful lay leaders; a remarkable group of accomplished and devoted
musicians; and a caring and supportive
congregation. ST-KA has been much more
than a workplace for me. I am grateful to
call many of you friends. You have given
me wonderful opportunities to learn and
grow, which I will always remember and
cherish. Thank you for allowing me to share
my passion for the sacred music of our
people with you.
I must express special
thanks to my friend, colleague, and co-conspirator
Laura Lindauer. Her unfailing superb musicianship
and good humor have
inspired me far more than I
can express in words.
I prefer not to say goodbye, but rather l’hitraot—I
will see you again. I am
sure there will be opportunities for us to spend time
together in the future, and I
look forward to them very much.
Bruce’s final Shabbat service will be on
Friday, June 24, 2016. We have established
the Shewitz Music Fund in his honor, which
will support the ST-KA music program.
Please consider making a gift to the fund in
honor of Bruce’s years of service and his
retirement.
Parents’ Night Out
Would you like a date night or a night out
with friends? Let our professionally
trained teachers, Kathy Klein and Heidi
Mell, watch the kids while you enjoy yourselves! All children one year and older
are welcome to join us Saturday, March
5, from 6–9 pm for a pizza dinner, activities, havdalah, and a movie in pajamas.
The cost is $10 per child with a maximum
of $25 per family. RSVP to Jonathan
Payes (jpayes@suburbantemple.org or
216.991.0700 ext. 101).
Get Tubular with SUBTY!
We’re heading to Alpine Valley for snow
tubing fun on Sunday, March 6, at
noon. This is an outdoor event and dress
appropriately. In case of no snow, we will
see a movie at Richmond Town Center.
We’ll leave as a group from ST-KA right
after religious school and pick up will
either be at Alpine Valley or Richmond
Mall. Lunch will be provided, and the cost
for either event will be $10. RSVP to
Ori Akrish at oakrish@yahoo.com.
Religious School Shabbat
at the Rabbi’s House
On Friday, March 11, at 6 pm, come
kvell (beam with pride and joy) over students in pre-K to grade 1 at Religious
School Shabbat. Our students will participate in services and teachers and madrichim will lead the blessings. Services will
be followed by Shabbat dinner for all
pre-K to first graders and their families at
Rabbi Shana’s house. RSVP to Jon­
athan Payes (jpayes@suburbantemple.
org or 216.991.0700 ext. 101).
Join Us in Song!
Kolot Kol Ami, our congregational choir,
will rehearse on Wednesday, March 9,
at 7:30 pm and lead the music for the
Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday,
March 11, at 6 pm. Whether or not
you’ve sung with us before, we invite you
to join us. Newcomers will learn our melodies and choir members will refresh
their memories. We regularly add new
melodies to familiar prayers, which we all
learn together. Kolot Kol Ami sings
monthly from fall through spring. Please
contact me for further information:
bruce@suburbantemple.org.
Bruce Shewitz, Music Director
Laura Lindauer, Soloist
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Vintage Suburban News
ST-KA Book Club
All members are invited to the ST-KA Book
Club on Thursday,
March, 10, at 7 pm
at the home of Sara
Stashower and Mark
Heller. Rabbi Vann will
lead a discussion of
The Boston Girl, a tale
of an immigrant girl in
the last century.
Now in her eighties, the heroine,
Addie Baum, tells her life story to her
twentysomething granddaughter. A
reviewer notes, “And what a life it was:
born in 1900, Addie survived the travails
of aggressive greenhorn parents, world
wars, abusive men and a flu epidemic to
become a woman, finally, with a voice
and a life of her own.”
We thank Maria Litt, chair of the
book club. RSVP to Dale Hopkins
(dhopkins@suburbantemple.org or
216.991.0700).
Women’s Seder
Mark your calendars for one of my
favorite events of the year: the Women’s
Seder on Sunday, April 17, at 5 pm.
Gather your girlfriends, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and granddaughters
to celebrate Passover in this meaningful
experience led by Rabbi Vann and soloist Laura Lindauer. Please bring a wine
glass or goblet to be used as a Miriam’s
Cup. The evening will be filled with
warmth, music, and spirituality. We will
sing, we will dance, we will question,
and we will learn together!
Our Seder will include foods that
provide a taste of Passover. The per
person cost is $18 for Kol Nashim
members/$21 for non-members. RSVP
by Monday, April 11, to dhopkins@
suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700.
Hope to see you all soon.
Amy Bloomberg,
Kol Nashim President
STKAKolNashim@gmail.com
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Vintage Bagel Brunch
Vintage Suburban invites the congregation to their Bagel Brunch on
Sunday, March 6, at 10 am. Our speaker, Louise Freilich, directs
Face to Face, Northeast Ohio’s only synagogue-based Holocaust education program. Since 1994, Face to Face, which takes place at
Congregation Shaarey Tikvah in Beachwood, has educated more than
44,000 middle and high school students about Judaism, the Holocaust
and tolerance. Both Rabbi Vann and Rabbi Nyer teach in this program.
In a program entitled “Teaching the Holocaust in Northeast Ohio for
a More Tolerant Future,” Mrs. Freilich will speak about Face to Face and her extensive
involvement in Holocaust education. The cost is $6 for members and $8 for guests. RSVP to
Dale Hopkins (dhopkins@suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700).
Coming Attractions: Vintage Film Festival 2016
Vintage invites the congregation and their friends to our annual film series in April and May.
Films will be followed by discussions with Rabbi Vann and Rabbi Nyer. Vintage will provide
coffee, tea, and dessert.
Wednesday, April 6 at noon | Above and Beyond
This intriguing documentary tells the story of former U.S. Army pilots
who came to Israel to help form what is now the Israeli Air Force. First
person accounts and anecdotes of their experiences will put a smile on
your face now, though they were harrowing then. A brief discussion of
the film will follow led by Rabbi Vann. Bring your own lunch.
Tues., April 19 at 7 pm | The Power of Good: Nicholas Winston
Thurs., May 19 at noon | Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
Richard and Natalie Skall continued from page 2
choir. Richard serves as an usher, greeting
everyone at the door with a warm smile and
a hearty “Shabbat shalom!”
Richard says he’s “somewhat retired”
from a career as a professional real estate
manager of industrial and commercial
properties. Now president of Schnurmann
House Board of Trustees, he has been one
of the chairs of the WVIZ Auction for more
than 40 years. Natalie retired from a career
as an administrator for Kaiser Permanente
laboratories. She volunteers at Ahuja
Hospital and InMotion, an organization for
people with Parkinson’s Disease and movement disorders.
Their blended family is comprised of five
children and ten grandchildren “Wherever
they are and whatever they’re doing, our
family is the most important thing,” Richard
says. Recently eighteen of them gathered in
Hawaii to celebrate Natalie and Richard’s
25th anniversary and Richard’s 75th birthday. We are fortunate to count Natalie and
Richard as members of our Temple family!
Save the Date!
Congregational
Learners’ Seder
On Sunday, Sunday, April 10, from
9:30 am–noon, come learn how to lead a
Seder, share your family’s favorite traditions,
and get some new ideas from other members to add to your own Seder this year.
There is no cost to attend the Learners’
Seder, but please RSVP by Monday,
April 4, to Dale Hopkins (dhopkins@
suburbantemple.org or 216.991.0700).
March Programs, Events, Meetings
Torah study meets every Saturday morning from 9:15–10:15 am. Join Rabbi Vann in the
Gries Library for bagels and open discussion about the Torah.
Tues., March 1.................4 pm | Coffee, Tea, and We (Panera)
7 pm | Adult Education – Cooking
Sat., March 5...................6 pm | Parents’ Night Out
Sun., March 6..................10 am | Vintage Bagel Breakfast
12 pm | SUBTY event
Mon., March 7.................7 pm | Board of Trustees Meeting
Tues., March 8.................5:30 pm | Membership Committee Meeting
Thurs., March 10.............7 pm | ST-KA Book Club – The Boston Girl
(Sara Stashower’s home)
Sat., March 12.................11:30 am | Purim Carnival Set-up
Daylight Saving Time Begins. SET CLOCKS AHEAD.
Sun., March 13................10:30 am | Purim Improv and Carnival
Tues., March 15...............7 pm | Adult Education – Cooking
Wed., March 16...............7 pm | Lifelong Learning Committee Meeting
Thurs., March 17.............8 am | Coffee, Tea, and We (Panera)
Sun., March 20................RELIGIOUS SCHOOL VACATION
Weds., March 23.............Erev Purim
4 pm | Calvary Church Supper
7 pm | Pints on Purim (Winking Lizard, Bedford)
Thurs., March 24.............Purim
Sun., March 27 ...............RELIGIOUS SCHOOL VACATION
Milestone Birthdays and Anniversaries
Mazal tov to our members who
are celebrating milestone
birthdays in March:
Mazal tov to our members who
are celebrating a milestone
anniversary in March:
Richard Bialosky
Susan Ellick
Andrew Hoffman
Jeffry Katz
Ellen Rabb
Loree Resnik
Jane Wolf
Carolyn and Charles Arnold
– 25 years
Coffee,
Tea
and We!
Milestone birthday listings begin
at age fifty and every five years afterward. All birthdays 100 and over are
listed. Milestone anniversaries begin
at ten years and continue every five
years thereafter.
Join Rabbi Vann, Rabbi Nyer
and Brett Shankman for coffee
and a schmooze on Tuesday,
March 1, at 4 pm and
Thursday, March 17, at 8 am.
We’ll save a seat for you at
Panera at the corner of Harvard
and Richmond. Coffee’s on us!
Suburban
Spotlight
Mazal tov to Dan Richards, husband of
Amy Richards and father of Sarah, Ben
and Lily, who has been named as the
Assistant Managing Partner at the law
firm of Weston Hurd, LLP in Cleveland.
Dan’s emphasis is on business litigation.
Yasher koach, Dan, may you go from
strength to strength!
ST-KA members: We highlight accomplishments, honors, and accolades in
the Bulletin and in the Temple Times.
Send information to admin@
suburbantemple.org.
Welcome New Members
Deena Nyer Mendlowitz
Rafi Mendlowitz
Our Prides and Joys
We share in the joy of Rita Orpett
(great-grandmother) and Susan and
Bruce Long (grandparents) as they
welcomed Elizabeth Hanna Long on
January 31, 2016. Proud and happy
parents are Maddie and Eric Long.
Maternal grandparents are Jamal
and Rob Hanna. Mazal tov to the
whole family!
Repairing Our World
Calvary Church Supper
Every other month, ST-KA members
serve meals at Calvary Church at 79th
and Euclid Ave. On Wednesday, March
30, we need volunteers from 4–6:30 pm
to set up, serve, and clean up. Please
contact Sandy Lusher-Waterhouse
(spruce50@gmail.com or 440.498.8282)
or Mary Berick (maryberick@gmail.com
or 216.491.1559).
Get involved in the
Caring Community
Contact chair Linda Schneider
(216.593.0003) to help by writing letters,
driving members to Temple, visiting,
and cooking dinners.
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Shabbat Acknowledgments
We are grateful to the following people
who helped make our January worship
services a beautiful experience.
Blessings: Stacey Brown, Alison,
Anthony, Natalie, and Charlie Jaeb,
Debra Light and Bruce Sherman,
Peggy Zone Fisher and Lee Fisher
Kol Nashim Service Participants:
Jodi Ashby, Alison Barron, Mary Berick,
Amy Bloomberg, Michelle Brown,
Bonnie Dick, Sherry Dinner, Jean
Heflich, Susan Hirsch, Janice Katz,
Debra Light, Laura Lindauer, Maria Litt,
Susan Gordon Merdler, Flossy Mitchell,
Shellie Nyer, Elise Rosenberg, Lori
Rosenberg, Kim Rosner, Ellyn Ross,
Karen Shapiro, Adrienne Sharp, Linda
Shuck, Lauren Smith, Sandy LusherWaterhouse, Ellen Weber, Linda Wolfe Kol Nashim Shabbat Guest Speaker:
The Very Rev. Dean Tracey Lind
Announcements: Kim Rosner
Ushers: Noreen Bertman, Phyllis and
Norman Goldston, Diane Greene,
Susan Hirsch, Rene Klein, Flossy and
Dennis Mitchell
Bimah Flowers and
Oneg Shabbat Sponsors
On January 8, the Oneg Shabbat was a
gift from Emma and Brandon Smith
in honor of the naming of their son,
Aidan Zekharyah.
We Gratefully Acknowledge
the Following Contributions
Please consider making a contribution to Suburban Temple-Kol Ami to celebrate a special
occasion, express gratitude or sympathy, or honor important accomplishments.
A current list of Temple funds is available from the Temple office. Donations may be
made online at www.suburbantemple.org. Donations listed below were received between
January 1-31, 2016. Please let us know of any errors or omissions
Annual Appeal
Donors Gail and Elliott Schlang were
inadvertently omitted from the list in the
February Bulletin. We apologize for the error.
New donors since January 11:
Noreen Bertman
Karen Rosenblum Clar and David Clar
Anne and Scott Flamm
Lauren Smith
Betsy Williger
B’nai Mitzvah Support Fund
In appreciation of
Linda Wolfe
Michelle Brown
Bimah Flowers
In memory of
Ida W. Baer
Barbara and Irv Feldman
Stanley W. Kohn
Patti Ferris
Maurine Schreiber and Sol Bloomfield
Jean and Louis Bloomfield
In honor of
The 2015 adult B’nai Mitzvah class
Karen and Sandy Shapiro
Book of Life
In memory of
Esther Herer Feinberg and Max Herer
Barbara and Paul Feinberg
The following names were inscribed
in the Book of Life:
Esther Herer Feinberg
Mother of Paul (Barbara) Feinberg
Max Herer
Uncle of Paul (Barbara) Feinberg
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Operating Fund
In appreciation of
Suburban Temple-Kol Ami
FAA Thursday Group
Burton Abrams
In memory of
Dr. Joan Mortimer
Barbara Baum
Bertram S. Nusbaum, Jr.
Susan and Michael Cristal
Betty Holdstein
Gail and Elliott Schlang
Sally and Lawrence Sears
Susan and Jeffry Weiler
Rudolph Perlmuter
Perlmuter and Crair family
Music Fund
In memory of
Bernard Falkner
Susan and Peter Danford
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation of
Rabbi Vann’s wonderful job on the
Kol Nashim Women’s Shabbat
Michelle Brown
Diane Scholnick Women’s Committee
Youth Leadership Fund
In memory of
Bertram S. Nusbaum, Jr.
Diane and Harvey Scholnick
On January 29, bimah flowers were a
gift from Alison and Anthony Jaeb in
celebration of their son, Charlie’s Bar
Mitzvah, and from the Cristal Family
in loving memory of Peter D. Cristal.
Book of Life
Curtiss Family Director’s
Discretionary Fund
In memory of
Bertram S. Nusbaum, Jr.
Debra Light and Bruce Sherman
In Memoriam
Dear Members
Edgar Bruml
Susan Curtiss
Mother of Morgan Curtiss
Sister-in-law of Rand (Beth) Curtiss
Bernard Falkner
Husband of Mary Louise Falkner
Dr. Joan Mortimer
Wife of Al Borowitz
Dear Relatives
Bertram S. Nusbaum, Jr.
Father of Beth (Rand) Curtiss
Kathleen Shapiro
Sister of Jane B. (Ronald) Grossman
Rabbi Dr. Eugene Borowitz
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Eric J. Bram, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus, z”l
Michael A. Oppenheimer, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus
Myron Silverman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus, z”l
Brett Shankman, Executive Director
Rabbi Shoshana Nyer, Director of Lifelong Learning
Bruce Shewitz, Music Director
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Ronni Bialosky, Vice-President
Sue Hoffman, Vice-President
Bruce Waterhouse, Jr., Secretary
Michelle S. Brown, Treasurer
Sara E. Stashower, Immediate Past President
Shabbat and
Worship Calendar
Friday, March 4 | 6 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
with Torah reading.
Friday, March 11 | 6 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Religious School pre-K
to grade 1 students will
participate. Kolot Kol Ami
choir will join us.
Friday, March 18 | 6 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Come Grow With Me! Shabbat
(for children ages 0-9)
Friday, March 25 | 6 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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What makes food Jewish? How do you
make those holiday favorites? Should
matzah balls sink or float? Come find
the answers to these questions and
many more as some of our congregation’s best chefs share a history of
Jewish foods and their favorite recipes.
Classes will meet from 7–8:30 pm on
the following Tuesdays: March 1,
March 15, and April 12.