VOLUME 5771 ISSUE 6 www.cbistpete.com Shabbat Services 2 From Rabbi 3 Sisterhood/Men’s Club 9 Schools 11 Youth 12 Adult Studies 13 Buns Family Library 15 Fundraising Report 18 Family Programs 18 Life Cycle Events 19 Mitzvah Grams 21 FEBRUARY 2011 SHEVAT/ADAR 5771 Torah Fund Dinner 3 Chassidic Song Festival 5 Hadassah, What Israel Does For You 7 World Wide Wrap 13 Choreography of Prayer 13 Crop Walk Against Hunger 17 Purim Services & Carnival 22 Community Women's Seder 23
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Shabbat Services & Candlelighting
ROSH HODESH Rosh Hodesh Shevat February 4 & 5, 2011
PARTICIPATE IN ALIYOT The Ritual Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel
encourages worshippers to participate in services by
performing aliyot. If you would like to receive an aliyah, please
call the synagogue office at 381-4900, or kindly speak to one of the ushers when you
enter the sanctuary, and every effort will be made to
accommodate your request. Those wishing to receive an
aliyah on Shabbat morning are asked to arrive at services no
later than 9:30 am. We look forward to your
participation. Shalom,
Morry Bornstein, Ritual Chair
Friday, February 4, 2011 Candlelighting 5:56 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:00 pm Bat Mitzvah of Peninah Flo Benjamin
Saturday, February 5, 2011 Sedra – Terumah Shabbat Services 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah of Peninah Flo Benjamin Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:40 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Joanne Luski & Vivian Neumann In memory of Jack Neumann
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Sedra – Tetzaveh Shabbat Services 9:00 am Kabbalat HaSiddur Junior Congregation 10:00 am Kiddush hosted February Birthday Celebrants Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:45 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Reiskinds and Slomkas families, in memory of grandfather ‘s Yahrzeit
Friday, February 18, 2011 Candlelighting 6:06 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Mae Weiss
Saturday, February 19, 2011 Sedra – KiTissa Shabbat Service 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Mae Weiss Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:50 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Millie & Lenny Gelfond, in honor of Millie’s Birthday
Friday, February 25, 2011 Candlelighting 6:11 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Elizabeth Monast
Saturday, February 26, 2011 Sedra – Vayakhel Shabbat Services 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Elizabeth Monast Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:55 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Sara Latham & Eddie Ginsberg, in memory of their parents
Friday, March 4, 2011 Candlelighting 6:16 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Esther Piper
Saturday, March 5, 2011 Shabbat Shekalim Sedra Pekude Shabbat Service 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Esther Piper Minyan Katan 10:45 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 6:00 pm
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, a Seudah
Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon or a L’Hayim following a
Morning Minyan in honor or memory of a loved one or a
special occasion, please
contact Synagogue office.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
The Mitzvah Men’s Club provides a Continental
Breakfast for all worshippers on Minyan Mornings in the
alcove of the Social Hall. Please join the Minyanaires
for the morning Shaharit service and relax and
schmooze over breakfast bagels, cream cheese,
coffee cake and coffee/tea.
DAILY SERVICES Please join our twice daily
Minyan which meets weekday mornings at 7:45 am Sunday mornings at 9:00 am and on
CHILD CARE To request Shabbat morning childcare for preschoolers,
please call the Synagogue office by Wednesday prior to Shabbat.
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HEVRA KADISHA TO BE HONORED
From the Rabbi
How do we determine what our community needs to do?
Some of the influence comes from sober reflection on needs. Some of it is the “squeaky wheel” syndrome. Some of it is what we have
undertaken already. And some of it is a function of what our financial resources are. You know all about this communal dilemma from your personal life. We are all people of conscience, moderated by a diversity of values. Each of us has some pet cause in our lives, perhaps motivated by personal experience. There are any number of “right things to do.” When it comes down to it, we each have limited resources to devote to meeting needs, from housing to recreation to charitable giving. Maybe the most sacred task in the Jewish community is determining the way we will respond to needs. Lots of organizations presume to take on specific sets of needs, but only one is comprehensive in that consideration: the Jewish Federation. There is no shortage of petitioners for the legitimate needs of community: education, hunger relief, social services, Israel, community relations, cultural expression, unemployment, and more. Sober reflection can be overwhelming yet Federation cannot spend more than it collects.
Pretty soon you will receive a call and ask for a commitment to the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Please respond positively and generously. The deliberations within the community should leave no one neglected, but without sufficient resources, they must. You can make more of a contribution than money. A few hours of your time on Super Sunday can help Federation reach out to more members of our community. You can also volunteer Sunday, February 27 to be a part of CBI’s 10th annual Mitzvah Day. We will go out into our community to show that we care!! Join us!! All it takes to be part of our community is a willingness and a little bit of time.
Shalom,
Rabbi Jacob Luski
The Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Israel Invites you to attend the
2011 TORAH FUND DINNER On behalf of
THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA
Honoring
Susie Berman
With the “THE JACKIE JACOBS WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”
FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011, 6:00 P.M.
Congregation B’nai Israel Benjamin Social Hall
RSVP: By Monday, February 1st to Anita Helfand 347-2300 Your check made payable to CBI Sisterhood is your reservation.
Covert: $20.00 plus suggested minimum donation to Torah Fund
Today’s date is January 31. There’s civil unrest in parts of the Arab world, triggering watchful-waiting from our beloved Israel, and delicate choreography from our United States. Domestically, 2011 is off to an optimistic economic
and political start, as economic indicators and forecasts are promising, and the volume of political rancor is noticeably lower. And, while there’s record-breaking cold and snow accumulation throughout the country, locally, we are basking in comfortable temperatures and warm sunshine. For many of us, there are conflicting feelings of anxiety and calm. But, within our CBI and among our CBI family, I feel centered and in-balance. Thank you – and let’s continue to strengthen, illuminate, and embolden each other.
Karen Wolchuck Sher,
President
From the President
My family is very fortunate to have the
advice of our 93 year old Uncle Peter. Having lived
for almost a century he has many words of
wisdom. One thing he tells us is that whether or not
we realize it, that things are constantly changing. Through reading,
watching television, speaking with others, or attending a class, we
subconsciously take in the information, process it, accept some of it
and discard the rest. God blessed humans with cognitive skills and the
ability to process information. What we do with this information is
our choice. Jewish traditions handed down through the ages are
observed somewhat the same and somewhat differently, depending
on your history. Our interpretation of these observances can mean
something today and something totally different tomorrow. And,
thank God there are differences, otherwise life would be very
boring. As Mitzvah Day is fast approaching and the economic state
has changed so much over the past few years, there are more and
more people in need of help. It only takes a few hours of time to
devote to a project. Why not show your appreciation for what you
have by giving to someone else? So, mark your calendar, send in your
registration forms and say yes you will help. If for some reason you
are not available, there is an extensive wish list you can contribute
to. Todah Rabah to Diane Litt and Eileen Richman for co-chairing this
worthy project.
Sara Latham Executive Director
From the Executive Director
There was a time... over thirty years ago.. when Jewish music makers in Israel and America competed to create new melodies for our ancient texts. There was a time... when talented Israeli boys and girls (yes, GIRLS !!) toured the U.S. and Latin America, bringing us the best of these new compositions. Many of the songs and melodies that we now consider classics of Jewish music were prize winners in that annual competition. Join us as we learn a little about some of the composers, the texts, and -- above all -- the music. And, if the spirit moves you, join us in singing some of the well known-- and not quite as well known -- melodies that have enriched Jewish musical life.
and/or send a check to CBI Sisterhood when Naomi Berg calls.
Larry and I want to thank everyone who participated in the 50th Anniversary celebration of his Bar Mitzvah. We had a great Kiddush thanks to our many friends and family who help and attended. I want to say a special thanks to: Joan Redisch and her organizational skills and spreadsheets (she never sleeps); Ruth Ann Mizrahi for her shopping and schlepping, baking and quiet organizational skills (and her daughter for her fabulous cookies); Joan Epstein for her very special cholents which included some new and interesting tastes (Larry’s favorite and special request); Diana Litt who chopped, fixed, baked, rolled, and made us laugh; Ricki Lewis who peeled, chopped, baked, and carefully watched the oven doors and timing; Gail Frye: the energizer bunny; baker and tuna maker extraordinary; and to the many husbands who supported all of us with shopping, peeling, pushing and schlepping! Of course, we could not have done it without Wilma, Pei, Chris; and the Saturday helpers, Lee Shenofsky, Livia Wein, and Sara Latham and Ariel who put it all together. If I forgot anyone, please flog me later, but accept my thanks and gratitude.
Stay tuned for next month: a report on Sisterhood Shabbat and Leadership Institute.
Alice G Ettinger, Sisterhood President
We certainly have had a very busy winter so far! Where to begin?
Gail Frye and I attended the 2010 Women’s League Convention in Baltimore, MD. We learned so much, got rejuvenated, schmoozed, laughed, cried, danced and sang. We were honored to accept a scholarship award for Harvey Peskin Halprin from Mercaz USA for his essay. We presented our check for Books for Baltimore, the 2010 charity of the Convention. Please see the thank you video on our CBI website from the school children in Baltimore. There wasn’t a dry eye in the hall! We came back refreshed (despite the lack of sleep) and filled with new ideas for all of us.
We have celebrated wonderful Birthday Kiddushim monthly. If you have enjoyed having these celebrations and the great food that CBI Sisterhood can create, please help us in donating your time to our kitchen crew. We are having such a great time in the kitchen. If each member would donate one day, it would only roll around to you again in perhaps six months. Once you come out to bake and/or cook, you will find it a most rewarding experience. As always, your financial support is also gratefully appreciated. Give Ruth Ann Mizrahi a call to donate time
SISTERHOOD
Dear Fellow Congregants,
As I sit in my office writing this month’s bulletin I am almost laughing out loud. Just thinking about some of the jokes told by our guest comedian at the outstanding Scotch and Steak night makes me chuckle. Nearly 70 guys bellied up for a good time and
were lucky enough to take home a souvenir shot glass at the end of the event. Yasher koach to Sandy Brasch and her team of USYers for deliciously preparing and expertly serving our juicy dinner. Thanks, also, to Jesse Rodman for his planning and advice on this event. I am already getting excited for next year.
Plans are in place for the upcoming World Wide Wrap in February. Mark your calendars to come hear CBI’s newest author, Ernest Drucker, share highlights from his book on February 6th
following Minyan and breakfast.
In March we will have our annual Men’s Club Shabbat. If you would like to participate in the service, please email me at [email protected]. Plan to join us as the 2010 Man of the Year is revealed. As always, feel free to join us at any of our events. Encourage your friends to come along for a meaningful, enjoyable time.
The Heh class of the Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah enjoyed leading services for the residents of Philip Benjamin Tower and had a wonderful dinner with them. This is exciting when our youth can share intergenerational events with seniors. On February 13, the Talmud Torah is excited about
another Sunday Seminar. This event will be about kashrut and Jewish foods. Mitzvah Day will be arriving on Sunday, February 27th. Classes will not meet so that parents and children are free to participate in community service projects. Get your costumes out. The students always look forward to Purim and the Costume Parade. Don’t forget bring a creative gragger. You may win a prize. Prizes are also awarded for the best costumes in different age categories. Come, have fun and enjoy yourselves.
Shalom, Ilana Dayan, Education Director
JUNIOR CONGREGATION
All B’nai Israel children, ages 9 to 13, grades 3 through 7, are invited to participate in our special age-appropriate Shabbat Service in the Chapel. Junior Congregation will meet on the following Saturdays in February at 10:00 a.m.: February 5, 12, 26. This is a great time for children to pray with their fellow students.
THE PAULINE RIVKIND PRESCHOOL
When you walk into our Preschool, you get a special feeling. What makes our Preschool so special? Smiling, happy children! Devoted and caring teachers! Involved families! We all work together to create a friendly, safe and nurturing environment for learning.
Do you want to become a part of our Preschool Family? Even if you don’t have a child in our Preschool, you can still get involved. Volunteer once a week or once a month! Spend Shabbat morning with us for singing and story telling. Assist us in holiday baking. Maybe you would be interested in a career in teaching preschoolers. Please contact Bonnie Halprin to discuss your options!
Sunday, February 13, 2011, we will be hosting our annual Silent Auction/Pasta Dinner. This event is open to the entire congregation. Please see the flyer in this month’s bulletin.
I look forward to hearing from many of you!
B’shalom! Bonnie Halprin, Preschool Director
CBI STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SHABBAT
SERVICES
Each Shabbat morning, children are invited to participate in Congregation Services by leading Ein Keloheinu and Aleinu at the conclusion of Musaf. Please make plans to have your child present at the assigned time. We look forward to hearing our children’s voices raised in song and prayer as they take their places along side all those who continue who make services meaningful, spiritual and successful here at CBI. This month the schedule for participation is as follows: February 12 Grade 6
We look forward to a dynamic and exciting course of study for the
Spring Semester, 5771. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings
from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. All Jewish teenagers are invited – so bring
your friends!
Spring Semester course offerings and instructors are:
HEBREW HIGH SEMINAR: CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM:
WHAT IS IT? Rabbi Jacob Luski, Rivy Chapman &
Sandy Brasch
EXPLORING JEWISH ETHICS AND VALUES,
Dr. Marc Reiskind
A TOPICAL BIBLE: Biblical Answers to Modern Questions,
Mr. Byron Kolitz
Save the date for Hebrew High Graduation Shabbat
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9:00 am
HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL
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CBI USY NEWS AND VIEWS
As I exited one of the largest minyans in which I had ever davened, I began thinking I was at USY International Convention 2010, in Orlando, Florida, just having finished a Mincha service of nine hundred teenagers. The entire weekend was overwhelming and incredible. As our Chapter’s Social Action/Tikkun Olam Vice President, I learned a lot of tips about how to bring more mitzvot into our everyday lives that I can’t wait to share with everyone.
So, after this service, I began thinking about how wonderful the year 2010 was for USY and how difficult it would be for 2011 to surpass it. However, it’s only the second month of the year, and SPUSY has already excelled. In January, we had a mystery bus ride with our awesome Kadimaniks, which was a ton of fun and an incredible bonding experience. The USYers helped serve at two meals and resumed Hebrew High School classes, many preparing for their graduation in the spring. Also, our Chapter has begun preparations for Spring Sub-Regional Convention, which we will be hosting in April, for the first time in a very long time. February also brings the World Wide Wrap and Yom Disney, an event at the Orlando theme park for USYers around the state.
Can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings for SPUSY!
Naomi LeVine, SATO Vice President
YOUTH DEPARTMENT
The new year is off to a fantastic start! January was filled with excitement in the Youth Department as the kids got back to routines and some awesome youth events. After participating in Seudah Shilshit, which the Youth Department sponsored, Kadimaniks and USYers boarded a party bus for an evening of fun and friendship which culminated with a bonfire and smores! CBI was well represented at HaNegev Regional General Board Weekend at beautiful Camp Ramah Darom. Reva Halprin was selected to represent SPUSY as a young leader and participated in programs with other young leaders to develop their leadership skills. Julia Halprin, SPUSY President attended workshops with other chapter presidents and Yael Reich, Jesse Sokolov and Ariel Reich attended as members of the Regional General Board. Thanks to all the USYers who helped serve at the Men’s Club Scotch and Steak night and “Got Shabbat Dinner” hosted by Sisterhood. Halutzim and Kadima had a blast at the BOING Jump Center where they bounced the afternoon away at this fun co event. Todah Rabah to the Kobernick Family for sponsoring the January Dine and Dash in honor of Alyssa special birthday. Plans are in full swing for the Mercaz Sub Regional Convention April 1-3 2011. Please let me know if you would like to host USYers in your home or take part in the planning of this special weekend. Scholarship applications are due by February 16, 2011 for any CBI child seeking a CBI scholarship for summer programs. Sandy Brasch Youth and Familuy Program Director February Calendar: Wed Feb 2 Hebrew High and Mehina #2 Sun Feb 6 World Wide Wrap Wed Feb 9 USY Board meeting 6:00 pm Hebrew High and Mehina #3 Wed Feb 16 Scholarship applications due; Hebrew High and Mehina #4 Dine and Dash 6:00 pm Sun Feb 20 Kadima and USY Yom Disney Sun Feb 27 All Youth Mitzvah Day
Just a reminder! Parents, we urge you to keep us posted on the addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of your college or graduate students by sending that information to Sandy Brasch at [email protected]
COLLEGE CORNER
Hannah Weiss will be doing a community project for the Haven, a part of RCS, Religious Community Services. She is collecting books for battered women and children in private locations. You may bring in books to the Synagogue between now and February 14.
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ADULT STUDIES
Beginners Hebrew Reading
Ruth Mauer leads the Beginners Hebrew Reading Class covering basic reading skills, i.e., alphabet, pronunciation and vocabulary to prepare students to fully participate in the Shabbat evening service. The class will meet at 6:45 pm in Classroom #3 on the following Wednesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs World Wide Wrap XI
The CBI Mitzvah Men’s Club joins Men’s Clubs around the world, joining morning prayer and continuing its tradition of teaching men and women how to wrap tefillin. Join us
at 8:30 am for instruction, services at 9:00 am followed by a traditional Men’s Club breakfast and Guest Speaker
Ernest Drucker . Sunday, February 6, 2011
Remembering the Chassidic Song Festival There was a time... over thirty years ago.. when Jewish music makers in Israel and America competed to create new melodies for our ancient texts. There was a time...
when talented Israeli boys and girls (yes, GIRLS !!) toured the U.S. and Latin America, bringing us the best of these new compositions. Many of the songs and melodies that
we now consider classics of Jewish music were prize winners in that annual competition. Join us as we learn a little about some of the composers, the texts, and -- above
all -- the music. And, if the spirit moves you, join us in singing some of the well known-- and not quite as well
known -- melodies that have enriched Jewish musical life. Presented by Barry Augenbraun on
Tuesdays, February 15 and 22, 7:00 pm
Choreography of Prayer Rabbi Jacob Luski will teach you the choreography of prayer, when
to stand…..when to bow…….Come ready with your questions. Wednesdays, February 16 and March 2, 7:00 pm
Torah For Seniors with Rabbi Jacob Luski
Meets monthly at 11:00 am at Philip Benjamin Tower on February 8, March 8, April 12 & May 10.
Lunch with Rabbi
Monthly Deli lunch and Mishnah study with Rabbi Luski. Please place your lunch orders by
noon on each Tuesday prior to class. Meets at 12:00 noon in the Atrium on
February 9, March 9, April 13 & May 11.
Talmud Made Easy, led by Stephen Wein Meets at 7:00 pm in the Buns Family Library on
Tuesdays: January 4, February 8, March 8 and 22; Wednesday: February 23.
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BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY
The CBI-Hadassah Book Clubs will continue to meet monthly in the Buns Family Library for lively discussions of current books. We will meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 am on the following dates. Please note change in books for the rest of the year: February 16, 2011 NOT ME: A NOVEL by Michael LaVigne
March 16, 2011 REPENTANCES by Annette Meyers
April 13, 2011 RESPONSIBLE MEN by Edward Schwarzchild
May 18, 2011 THE THREE WEISSMANS OF WESTPORT by Cathleen Schine
If you would like to lead a discussion group, please call Sheila Wasserman at 347- 5816!
BOOK REVIEW
An Italian Renaissance, Choosing Life in Canada by Robert Eli Rubinstein
Considerable time elapsed after the Shoah before its survivors, in the main, could speak about their experiences even to their children, let alone publicly. Those who were able did find ways to separate memory from nightmare and talk or write openly, if painfully, to the world about what they had witnessed or, worse, experienced. Though even they, in doing so, would never be able to lift the heavy, leaden stones from their hearts. Today, more than 6-1/2 decades after the war, a considerable number of survivor memoirs have been published. Indeed there are even public foundations, such as the Azrieli Foundation, that encourage and assist survivors to write their personal stories. Children of the survivors, too, have written about their parents’ experiences. Many, if not most, of these next-generational works have focused on the emotional disability and the resulting familial dysfunction that the war wrought. Often, the narrator tries to explain but always also escape from and not help carry the burdens borne by his or her parents. An Italian Renaissance: Choosing Life in Canada (Urim Publications), by Robert Eli Rubinstein, is also a book by a child of survivors about his parents’ experiences. But it is unlike most second-generation works. It is not a memoir of survivorship; it is not a chronicle of horror and rescue; nor is it a self-obsessed exculpation of personality disorder. An Italian Renaissance is a thoughtful, purposive reflection about the experiences of the author’s parents before, during and after the Shoah, a near-philosophical exploration of history, memory, facts, truth, character, human strength and human frailty. Rubinstein writes tenderly, yet always honestly, about his parents. He reconstructs, as best he can in the circumstances, pieces of a broken narrative into an unbroken story without embellishment. He reconciles truth with memory without concealment. Understanding how his parents became successful, good human beings, despite their experiences in the Shoah, is the touching core of the book. The book takes its title from the fact that Rubinstein’s parents spent the immediate postwar period as refugees from Hungary in a displaced persons’ camp in Grugliasco, northern Italy, near Turin (Torino). The author was born in Torino during his parents’ internment in Grugliasco. This is a rare work of filial homage that contains within its pages example and inspiration for us all.
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FUNDRAISING REPORT
SCRIP HAS HIT THE TARGET!
Scrip now offers Target cards and although the rebate for CBI is low- only 2%, it is better than nothing. Many retailers also offer SCRIP NOW. After setting up an online account, you can order, pay for and download a scrip certificate from your computer at home with in minutes. CBI has the opportunity to make unlimited funds form this program. If you are creative and willing to help to make it grow, please contact me or Jay Kauffman, [email protected].
My apologies to those members whose names and addresses were omitted or incorrect in the Directory. It is important to notify the office if your listing is incorrect so it can be corrected. We will have corrections in the bulletin as they are bought to our attention.
Please make 2011 the year you bring your newspapers, magazines and printer cartridges to CBI to help raise funds. IF you shop online, you can add one click and raise funds for CBI. Just start your shopping at GoodSearch and put Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg as your charity.
Laurie Reiskind, 3rd Vice President, Fund Raising
FAMILY PROGRAMS
As we look back over last month’s activities we can feel proud that the Youth Department is an involved member of our Congregational Family! We sponsored the January 8th Seudah Shlishit, served at Sisterhood Shabbat “Got Shabbat Dinner” and at the Mitzvah Men’s Club Scotch and Steak night. When we work together and help each other wonderful things occur and we are ALL winners. A special thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Pincus for contacting USYers and Alumni to participate in USY and Alumni Shabbat January 28th. It was especially a thrill to see multi generations leading prayers together. We were all delighted by the sermon presented by Dr. David Wein. Thanks to all who participated. Before services, the USYers shared a beautiful Shabbat dinner with the residents at Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence. The residents were all smiles as we led them in song and prayer! Each year at this time our thoughts are filled with promises to ourselves, resolutions for the new year. I hope you will resolve to become an active member of your community. I assure you, you will reap the benefits from your involvement. During this month you will
have an opportunity to join your CBI family, along with participants from all over North America, who will gather Sunday morning, February 6th for the World Wide Wrap. Each year during this event I think of the connection we have to Jews everywhere, as we daven Shaharit with our individual communities. The following Sunday, February 13th our Preschool will hold a spaghetti dinner and we are all invited. This is an important fundraiser for the Preschool and a chance to enjoy a fun casual dinner. February 27, 2011 is our annual Mitzvah Day. This is our chance to give back something to the greater community and wonderful family activity. Plan ahead to join us Sunday, March 6th for the annual CROP (Community Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk. As you can see there are a variety of wonderful programs and events to attend. I hope you will join us and make this year meaningful for you and your CBI family.
Harvey Halprin on winning 4th place in the 2010 Mercaz/Women's
League Essay Contest on the Zionist vision of Theodor Herzl.
BIRTHS:
Caren Given & Randy Richey and Joanne & Charles Given on the
birth and brit milah of their son and grandson, Conner Anthony Richey.
BAR AND BAT MITZVAH:
Ilona and Steven Kossoff on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lilly
Rachel Kossoff.
Leisa and Dr. Michael Zimmer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ari
Zimmer. ENGAGEMENTS:
Ana Masri and Rachel & Jimmy Atri on the engagement of their
granddaughter and daughter, Daniela Atri to Isaac Modiano.
Todah Rabah to Carol Marcin for volunteering and coordinating our core of volunteers. Thank you to the following volunteers
who assisted with the office work and special mailings over the past months:
Sally Swale, Sally Cohen, Kitty and Marvin Jacobs and Marian Lustigman Rooth.
Our apologies to anyone we have in advertently omitted.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
We share in the sorrow
of the passing of:
GERTRUDGE FRIEDMAN Aunt of Alan Gross
JACOB SEIDENBERG Father of Sheila Hutman
SARAH KIRZNER Mother of Helen Wertel
Grandmother of Jackie Wertel & Daniel Wertel
BERT DEN BREEJEN Father of Johanna Pinsker
PATTY SAHAM
MELVIN R. RODMAN Uncle of Jesse Rodman
Leaves on the Tree of Life have been inscribed:
Mazal Tov Susie Berman - Sisterhood Woman of Achievement
By your Gift Show Friends: Marilyn Benjamin, Judi Gordon, Joanne Luski, Susie Schwartz, Diane Sembler,
Stephanie Stein, Sheryl Sutton & Phyllis Werner. February 9, 2011
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In Honor of: ________________________________
Check the names of everyone to you would like to send a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with your check, minimum $10 donation each, to: Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 *The minimum donation per acknowledgement is $10. Please print:
Your Name: ______________________________________________
City, _____________________________Zip: __________________
Telephone: ______________
Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and B’nai Mitzvah. Your good
wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time, supporting B’nai Israel’s commitment to help our
schools, youth groups and Synagogue through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.
1 Masha Ronay 2 Dolores Diamond 2 Edward Ginsberg 3 Joseph Fuchs 3 Dr. Sheldon Scheinert 4 Sue Applefield 4 Barbara Berenson 5 Michael Noonberg 7 Beatrice Mehl 8 Fred Geffon 8 Terri S. Gross 9 Bill Dolgoff 9 Carol Epstein 11 Marilyn Goldberg 11 Ed Bailey 12 Ellen LeVine 12 Pat Adelson 12 Jennifer Levy 13 Marian Lustigman Rooth 13 Eileen Richman 13 Arik Bergerman
13 Michael Lurie 14 Elinor Citrin 14 Leah Sandler 14 Beverly Sherman 15 Rony David 16 Dr. Starr Silver 16 Dean Hershkowitz 17 Livia Wein 19 Mark Howard 21 Jeffrey Litt 23 Sara Latham 24 Charlotte Goldberg 25 Vivian Neumann 25 Dr. Mark Sokolov 26 Yardena Isakson 27 Dr. Maury Seldin 27 Rosalind Litt 28 Millie Gelfond 28 Mark Alperstein 28 Tertia Kunins
2 Jesse & Sandi Rodman 5 Bruce & Mary Ann Marger 7 Alan & Elaine Kay 10 Louis & Yolette Frey 11 Dr. Ben Ami Braun & Anita Braun-Luria 13 Richard & Chana Olmstead 14 Ed & Eileen Silverstein 14 Fred & Diane Friedman 17 Robert & Sheryl Sutton 18 Hazzan Paul & Cynthia Goldstein 19 Dr. Frank & Kathy Mendelblatt 22 Richard & Ruth Erman 26 Thomas & Carol Epstein
Friday, February 11, 2011!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY SHABBAT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011
9:00 AM
February
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DONATIONS - THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2011
Adult Studies In Honor of
Sandi & Jesse Rodman Speedy Recovery - Rabbi J. L. Azneer;
Speedy Recovery - Barry Augenbraun
Adult Studies In Memory of
Carol Marcin Loved ones
Sandi & Jesse Rodman Sylvia Siegel; Leon Bush
Marvin & Kitty Jacobs Joseph Jacobs
Lou Bader Ida Bader
Margot & Michael Benstock Tom Magariel
Ellen & Joe Glassman In Memory of
Endowment Fund
Judy Kaye Helen Glassman; Sol Glassman
Library Fund In Honor of
Don & Jane Silverberg Pam LeCompte's Special Birthday
David & Teddi Robbins Marriage of Barbara Peck to Charles Cubiac
Lorraine Maller Fund In Memory of
Henry Maller Loved ones
Mitzvah Fund In Honor of
Warren & Rebecca Simmons Lighting the CBI Hanukka Menorah
Beverly Dikman Happy Birthday to Dotty Goldblatt,
Jerry Gilbert
Happy Anniversary to Myra & Dr. David Gross
Marilyn Benjamin Speedy recovery - Dr. J. L. Azneer
Dr. Irwin & Hannah Ayes Speedy recovery - Alan Koenig
Mary Ruth & Ed Bumgarner Birth of Madeline Danya Feinman
Margot & Michael Benstock Speedy recovery - Dr. J. L. Azneer
Wendy Belkin In appreciation - Daily Minyanaires
Ruth & Richard Erman Good Health to:
Yvonne & Fern Benrube & Jim & Flo Nagin
Ana Masri Happy Anniversary to Marilyn & Jack Goldberg;
Birth of Susie & Ira Berman's grandson
Susie Berman receiving Sisterhood Woman of
Achievement Award
Audrey Kopelman Happy Anniversary to Marilyn & Jack Goldberg;
Speedy recovery - Norma Maller
Mitzvah Fund In Memory of
Henry N. Kahalas Bessie & Jimmy Kahalas
Joe & Sally Cohen Samuel Cohen
Bill Dolgoff Dee Dolgoff
Mona Bines Jack Shapiro
Sheri Frogel Sarah Daneman, Max Daneman
Joel & Ellen Goetz Pati Gross' father
Charlene, Mary & Avi Wygodski Joe Masri
Charlotte Levine Esther & Louis Lanner
Dr. & Mrs. Ed Lurie Betty Elias
The Ayes Family Rieva Levine
Jay & Terri Gross George Gross
Audrey Chenkin Toby Snyder, Rose Chenkin, Herman Chenkin
Dr. J. L. Azneer Loved ones
Dolores Diamond Dr. Robert Diamond, Sidney T. Jacobs, Lipman Jacobs
Dr. Marc & Laurie Reiskind Speedy Recovery - Dr. J. L. Azneer
Jack & Linda Goldfarb Engagement of Mandi Feld to Michael Gross
Dr. Mitchell & Ellie LeVine Birth of granddaughter, Madison Lee Kane
Gail S. Warren - Legacy In Memory of
for Leadership
Alan & Ruth Horwitz Gail Warren
Dr. Steven Warren Joe Masri
Jack & Linda Goldfarb Carlos Ronay
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