1 12 Sh’vat - 9 Adar, 5775 February 1-28, 2015 6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org Congregation B’nai Israel A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 148 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel SAVE THE DATE FOR A CONGREGATIONAL ROCKIN’ SHABBAT Friday, March 20 th Fun for everyone More details next month A story of the background shenanigans surrounding the casting of a sweet and beautiful ingenue, who takes the place of an experienced actress, but who proves herself to be tougher than originally thought, set to the music of the Sound of Music. 3Z Productions Deena, Sophie and Meira Zucker If you wish to participate contact Meira Zucker at [email protected]Rehearsals Sundays 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. TRADITIONAL MEGILLAH READING MINCHA AND MAARIV IN THE CHAPEL 7:30 P.M. CELEBRATE PURIM AT CBI 2015 Purimspiel Rogers and Hammerspiel The Sounds of Shushan March 4, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
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12 Sh’vat - 9 Adar, 5775
February 1-28, 2015
6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560
(419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org
Congregation B’nai Israel
A Congregation Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
148 Years of Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel
SAVE THE DATE FOR A CONGREGATIONAL
ROCKIN’ SHABBAT
Friday, March 20th Fun for everyone
More details next month
A story of the background shenanigans surrounding the casting of a sweet and beautiful
ingenue, who takes the place of an experienced actress, but who proves herself to be
tougher than originally thought, set to the music of the Sound of Music.
3Z Productions Deena, Sophie and Meira Zucker
If you wish to participate contact Meira Zucker at [email protected] Rehearsals Sundays 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m.
TRADITIONAL MEGILLAH READING MINCHA AND MAARIV IN THE CHAPEL
SHMIRAH - PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF OUR LOVED ONES Judaism considers every one of us as being created in the image of God and therefore attaches the highest priority to the preservation of the sanctity of the human body. Last year our community organized a program supported by all our synagogues to promote and honor the work of Toledo's Chèvre Kadisha, a group of supremely devoted volunteers, both men and women, who devote countless hours to the greatest mitzvah that of gemilut chessed shel emet - the needs of our deceased loved ones, known as tahara. Rabbi Elchonon Zohn, a nationally renowned expert in the field, was our scholar in residence for the program that was generously sponsored by Inge Horowitz in loving memory of her dear husband Phil, to whom the work of the Chèvre Kadisha was so important. Arising out of this program was an awareness of the need to promote Shmirah in our Jewish community. Shmirah, which literally means to "guard" or "protect", refers to an ancient tradition of having Jewish shomrim (guards) watch or "protect" the body of a deceased loved one. In ancient times there existed the danger of animals or thieves defiling the bodies of the deceased before burial, which gave rise to the need for Shmirah. Today these conditions don't exist anymore and the Wick Funeral Home in Toledo provides the utmost care to ensure 24/7 protection for the deceased before burial. But the tradition of having Jewish shomrim present with the body at all times, remains a worthwhile priority in preserving "kavod hamet" - the dignity of our deceased loved ones. To this end our congregation recently joined with Congregation Etz Chayim in hosting a program on
Shmirah to promote and organize a group of volunteers who can be readily activated at the time of need or on request. I wish to acknowledge Inge Horowitz, Fagie Benstein and Sharon Rappaport Joehlin who strongly encouraged me to present this program, as well as my colleague Rabbi Evan Rubin from Congregation Etz Chayim for his endorsement and participation. Amongst the guidelines for Shmirah that were discussed were - It is not a requirement but commendable, and when
requested it does not have to be done 24/7 - any amount of time is good.
Food may be eaten and various activities like reading serious literature, knitting etc can be done to help pass the time, besides the recitation of Psalms.
It can be done in groups of mixed men and women. It does not have to be done in close proximity to the deceased or even the same room , as long as a door is open and the casket can be seen.
I am gratified to report that many who attended our program signed up as volunteers for Shmirah. Recently there was a need and we readily activated a devoted group, much like the Chèvre Kadisha's operation over many years. It is my hope that Shmirah will now become an integral part of our wonderful and devoted Jewish community even though it has not been a priority in the past, and that we will thereby ensure the highest level of fulfillment of that greatest of mitzvot - gemilut chessed shel met - preserving the dignity of our loved ones who can never thank or repay us for our chessed, our kindness!
HAZZAN IVOR LICHTERMAN
If you would like to be part of the Shmera Committee please
contact Fagie Benstein 419-843-7223 or Cantor Lichterman at
419-517-8400
NOTES FROM THE CANTOR
CANTOR LICHTERMAN PERFORMS AT THE MAIN LIBRARY Cantor Ivor Lichterman was invited to sing a Hanukkah program at the down-town Toledo Library on December 17. Library patrons and members of the Jewish community enjoyed singing along with the Cantor who was accompa-nied by pianist, Bob Rae.
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RABBINIC INSIGHTS FROM RABBI JASON
Two wonderful things happened on an unusually warm December Sunday morning in Sylvania recently. Shabbat morning had been a beautiful service and kiddush luncheon in honor of our congregation's new members and I was still feeling great about it on Sunday morning when I arrived to teach at the school. I put on my tallit and tefillin as Howard Rosenbaum led the minyan in the chapel. Unfortunately, the minyan (a quorum of ten) only consisted of three of us and that included Howard. Toward the end of the morning prayers, as parents began arriving to drop their children off for the school, I noticed an amazing thing happen quickly. A woman peeked inside the chapel and noticed that there was a woman who needed to say the Mourner's Kaddish, but we were still seven short of a formal minyan. She began recruiting other mothers in the hallway and at the end of the service seven women walked into the back of the room. We had a minyan! I was able to lead the Mourner's Kaddish and we recited it a few times to make up for the times at the beginning of the service when we were unable to recite it. I looked over at the seven women (plus the one woman saying Kaddish) and immediately reflected on my time in high school as an active member of USY when females often weren't counted in the minyan. Here I stood twenty years later and if it weren't for these women there would be no minyan. This is the beauty of Conservative Judaism. I also thought about how difficult it was to cobble together the minimum of ten for a member of our congregation to say the Mourner's Kaddish to honor a beloved relative. We should all make an effort to attend the daily minyan to ensure that everyone will be able to recite the Mourner's Kaddish on our loved ones' Yahrzeits.
The second wonderful thing that happened that morning occurred just a few minutes later. After the morning minyan concluded, I met with about eight 6th graders to teach them how to put on their tefillin. Half of the class was made up of girls and again the idea wasn't lost on me that a generation ago it would have been unusual for a rabbi to teach the pre-bat mitzvah girls in addition to the pre-bar mitzvah boys how to wrap tefillin. These young girls didn't think anything was unusual about them putting on tefillin as their grandfathers and fathers did before them. Most likely their mothers -- and certainly their grandmothers -- never considered learning how to wrap tefillin around their arms or around their heads. This is truly the beauty of Conservative Judaism. As we begin 2015, let us be cognizant of how times have changed in the Jewish world. Conservative Judaism continues to uphold the sacred Tradition while also embracing innovation. I am proud to be an egalitarian, feminist, male rabbi. It's a wonderful thing to see women come to the aid of another woman who needs to say the Mourner's Kaddish within a minyan... and it's a wonderful thing to watch the girls in our congregation put on tefillin. We need to embrace these innovations by supporting the women and girls in our congregation. I look forward to seeing you soon. Bivracha (in blessing), Rabbi Jason Miller
Our Holy Community: It's a Wrap
Wrapping Tefillin with Rabbi Miller
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150th
KICKS OFF PLANS WITH ORAL HISTORIES Fagie Benstein and Sharon Stein, 150
th Anniversary Co-Chairmen, are
pleased to kick off a new project in celebration of B’nai Israel’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2016. Synagogue members have been trained in interviewing techniques and have agreed to contact and interview B’nai Israel members for the Oral History pro-ject. Those congregants are: Anne Bauer, Jeff Bauer, Fagie Benstein, Joel Beren, Linda Beren, LuAnn Garber, Judy Gersz, Alix Greenblatt, Kathryn Linver, Ellie Niejadlik, Debbie Perlmutter, Marlene Remer, Sue Richards, Carol Richman, Arlene
Russell, Judy Scheinbach, Cathy Sperlling, Sharon Stein, and Sue Wilson. The interviews will be videotaped and transcribed. Everyone who is interviewed will review and approve the final transcript before it is printed and archived. Excerpts of interviews may be incorporated into the 150
th celebration.
The interviews will be archived and the oral histories will become a permanent record of the history of Congre-gation B’nai Israel. If you receive a call from one of the interviewers, please say YES! If you would like to share your story or join the interview team, please contact Archives Chair, Cathy Sperling at 419-841-1927 or email [email protected].
Photo #24. Unknown date and event. 1. _____________ 2. Mort Goldman, 3. _____________,
4. ____________, 5. Larry Zucker, 6. Roland Weintraub.
TODAH RABAH to the following for helping
to identify old photos: Camille Alloy Nancy Katz Elsie Liber Dave Perlman Marilyn Reinstein Ruth Steingroot
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Not having the opportunity to spend winters in warmer climates as many of our congregants, my strategy for keeping warm is to stay in as much as possible. If that fails I warm up my car well before I go anywhere, even if it’s only the mile between my house and our synagogue or supermarket. Despite the cold weather, our Board meets and our committees gather. During a recent meeting I asked one of our board members how they were staying warm and she
replied that “These days I’m thankful for hot flashes”. I guess a sense of humor is essential for getting older or even dealing with cold weather. I hear many funny stories that deal with doctors, illnesses, children and even clergy. While older age and illness often go hand in hand, having a conversation or sharing a story with others over the phone or a meal can reduce stress and depression. Aren’t we all familiar with the expression “If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry”? Conversation, like humor often lifts the spirit and eases feelings of isolation and solitude. At CBI our egalitarian Shabbat morning services as well as daily minyan provide an opportunity for our congregants to start or end their day among caring congregants and friends. Many who come to say Kaddish or attend a quick service have found the experience so meaningful and enjoyable that they join us throughout the year. I hope that you might find time to make participation at a CBI religious service or program a part of your routine. I can assure you that your day will be a little brighter, a change that no pill could have accomplished.
Jeffrey Bauer, President
CHESED COMMITTEE Wouldn’t You Like to See Your Name Here?
The Chesed Committee assists
you in many ways, including……
Helping to prepare a meal when a member is seriously ill with short-term needs or a terminal
illness. Comforting you when your loved one is acutely ill in the hospital or nursing home. Assisting with contacting family and friends. Providing support, guidance during and after the funeral and Shiva. Ensuring a minyan at the cemetery and Shiva. House-sitting during the funeral. Helping prepare the meal for the immediate family following the funeral.
Anne Bauer Marty Kaback Sue Richards
Miriam Beckerman Faylayn Liber Ann Rosenberg
Fagie Benstein Katherine Linver Arlene & Jerry Russell
Phyllis Diamond Lil Perlman Debbie Spangenthal
Ellen Federman Darlene Portnoy Fran Weinblatt
Ruth Gold Sharon Rappaport Joehlin Meira Zucker
Alix Greenblatt Marlene Remer
Contact Anne Bauer at 419-517-3000 or Ann Rosenberg at 419-882-1410 to join the Chesed Committee.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
February 1 David Weinberg February 20 Abe Musher-Eisenman February 26 Kathryn Gallon
Belated birthday to Bill Touran
FROM THE KITCHEN….. Many have enjoyed the delicious Kiddush lunches following
Shabbat services each week. There are a variety of costs and
lots of work required to present a lunch for our congregants.
In order to continue serving the wonderful weekly
Kiddushes, you can help offset the costs through
sponsorship. There are different ways to sponsor a Kiddush
lunch:
Donate to the Kiddush/Hiddur fund
Sponsor partially
Sponsor with others
Sponsor for a simcha
Sponsor just because you enjoy our lunches……
Thank you to all who have sponsored and donated already.
We look forward to continuing this special tradition the
congregation has created and supported after participating in
Shabbat services.
Cost of a basic Kiddush is $300.00. Kiddush with Kugel $340
Chuck Traugott is B’nai Israel’s new Syna-gogue Administrator.
Dr. Blair Grubb was chosen as one of the Top 10 Cardiologists in Ohio.
Dr. Buz Romanoff is the President Elect of the Toledo Academy of Medicine
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Sisterhood
Sisterhood 2.0
Sisterhood 2.0 will be putting together a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration reference book for our members to
use, and we need your help! We will be creating categories such as invitations, kippahs, photographers, entertainment, caterers, hotels etc. We are looking for any suggestions you may have for these categories- if you used companies that you liked and would recommend to others. Please send the name of company and contact info to [email protected] . Thank you in advance! Leslie Podolsky, Coordinator
GIFT SHOP The Sisterhood Gift Shop will only be open on weekdays by appointment only. Call Phyllis
Diamond at 419-531-5005 . It will also be open on Sunday when religious school is in session.
SISTERHOOD SHABBAT MARCH 14 FIRST COMBINED SISTERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD 2.0 SHABBAT
SERVICE AND KIDDUSH LUNCH.
CONTACT GAIL KWAIT 419-841-6871 OR HARRIET DAVIS 419-829-4805
FOR INFORMATION.
Shevat 12 1-Feb Arthur Katz, Barbara Kale
Shevat 13 2-Feb Harry Bustow, Hyman Duchon, Melvin Fogel, Sol Mendelson
Shevat 14 3-Feb Anna Kaminsky, Eva Friedmar, Harold Friedman, Selma Goodman Zimmerman
Shevat 15 4-Feb Betty Fogel, Maurice Kripke, Sarah Mozen, Sheldon Goldstein
CBI wants to thank the following congregants who have so graciously helped out in the office during December and January
Anne Bauer Alix Greenblatt Debbie Spangenthal Jeff Bauer Lil Perlman Cathy Sperling Leah Connor Michael Portnoy Chuck Traugott Nancy Danziger Ann Rosenberg Judy Weinberg Hope Davis Arlene Russell Fran Weinblatt
Happy New Year to all. The BITUSY (B’nai Israel Toledo United Synagogue Youth) calendar of events is well under-way. The specialty convention is scheduled on February 26, 2015— March 1, 2015 in Cleveland for the USY and eighth graders. The Regional Convention will occur from March 27, 2015 – March 29, 2015 at Camp Wise. We are also planning a trip to Kalahari Park in April, 2015. We want to include the Detroit USY for this great time. More information will follow in the March bulletin. The youth nights are going well and are a great way for the BITUSY kids to have a constructive, good time. Due to varying schedules among the kids, the Wednesday youth night will be changed occasionally to a different night according to what works best for everyone. USY is looking forward to the first Community Purim carnival co-sponsored by B’nai Israel, Etz Chayim, Shomer Emunim, and the Toledo Jewish Federation. This year should be even better than ever. Join us at Temple Shomer Emunim on Sunday, March 8 from 10:30 until noon. A special thanks to Sam Zack and Josh Sherman for being excellent executive board members. They are preparing for college and a hardy congratulations to them is in order for their college admissions. We wish all of our senior USY members good luck in their future education plans. We are also planning events for the summer, including a pool party, Cedar Point trip and will have a fall calendar of events by May. Next month, I will provide scholarship information to our members for camp and other Jewish activities. Please take advantage of the scholarship funds as this is a great way to help with costs. Thanks to all of B’nai members who volunteer time and provide financial contributions to BITUSY. We appreciate the challenges and are grateful for your generous help. Thanks to Brynna Post and Megan Miller for helping to make BITUSY a great time. I look forward to providing additional information regarding upcoming events. If you would like to become a mem-ber of the Youth Commission or if you have any questions, feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected] or call B’Nai for any information regarding BITUSY. We look forward to seeing you at all the upcoming events. Michael Portnoy Vice President, Youth and Education
Shabbat Prayer Book $65.00 Etz Hayim Bible $100.00 Tree of Life Leaf $100.00 Tree of Life Stone $1000.00 Memorial Plaque $500.00
REMEMBER B’NAI ISRAEL IN YOUR WILL
Minimum Contributions are $10.00
Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways:
150th ANNIVERSARY FUND
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
HARRY GOMETZ FUND
CAMP RAMAH
LILY E. BARON FUND
Yahrzeits Viola Lewis Kathryn Linver ** In Memory of Robert Siegel Gerald Stark Kathryn Linver
In Honor of Cantor Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Birth of Grandson
Kathryn Linver
Gerald Stark Fagie & Eli Benstein **
In Memory of
In Memory of
In Memory of Our Beloved Family Arthur & Marcia Friedman
Bill Sherman
Steven and Stacey Erd
Yahrzeits
Leonard Davis
Anne Davis
Greg & Hope Davis
Nicholas Goldhammer
Frances Gometz
Harriet and Marty Davis **
In Memory of
Fred Flox, Father of Andrea Richards
Greg & Hope Davis
In Honor of
Cantor Ivor and Jan Lichterman,
Birth of Grandson
Harriet and Marty Davis **
Yahrzeits Wilfred Williams, Beloved Father
Ellie & Leon Williams
Yahrzeits
MortonZaft, Beloved Father
Caren Zaft
Abraham Russell, Beloved Grandfather
Mervyn & Marlene Russell *
Sadie Russell, Beloved Mother
Mervyn & Marlene Russell *
Harry Goldman
Gordon & Roberta Goldman & Roz
Solomon ***
Gertrude Goldman
Gordon & Roberta Goldman & Roz
Solomon ***
Shirley Sattler
Andrew and Lynette Sattler **
Ida Rubin, Beloved Mother
Marlene & Merv Russell
Abraham Altman, Beloved Grandfather
Marlene & Merv Russell
James Levison
Lois Levison **
In Memory of Helene Skutch Steve & Cathy Sperling Bess Kanter, Mother Andrea Urie Sanford & Sharon Stein * Fred Flox, Father of Andrea Richards Eli & Fagie Benstein ** Robert Siegel, brother of Joan Katz Andrea & Gary Delman ** Fagie & Eli Benstein *** Molly Nistel Harbor Bill and Carol Richman Fagie & Eli Benstein ** Joanne and Fred Okun ***
In Honor of
Cantor & Jan Lichterman, Birth of
Grandson
Alix and Dick Greenblatt *
Jerry & Margit Lacker***
Nate and Nancy Danziger **
Chuck and Fran Weinblatt
Jeff and Anne Bauer
Leah Connor **
Speedy Recovery Sharon Rappaport Sue Kale Bernice Katz
Jerry and Arlene Russell Jerry Levison Lannie & Roanne Katzman Paul Causman Jeff and Anne Bauer Michelle Carr Eli and Fagie Benstein*** Hannah Tennenbaum Fagie & Eli Benstein **
Jack Richman, Beloved Father
Bill & Carol Richman
Yahrzeits
Sadie Russell, Beloved Mother
Sarah Phillips, Beloved Grandmother
Abraham Russell, Beloved Grandfather Jerry & Arlene Russell *
Jeannette Bauer
Charlotte Rappaport Jeff & Anne Bauer
Rabbi Morton Goldberg Stuart & JoJo Goldberg
Ann Waldman Lannie & Roanne Katzman **
Abraham Altman, Beloved Grandfather Arlene and Jerry Russell *
David Reuben Goldberg Stuart & JoJo Goldberg
Chuck Liber
Elsie Liber
Morris Baker
Leonard & Irene Baker
In Honor of
Shirley Gerber, Special Birthday Jerry & Arlene Russell * Fagie & Eli Benstein ** Stuart Goldberg, Special Birthday Steven Kaufman, Special Birthday Fagie & Eli Benstein **
Sanford & Sharon Stein, Anniversary
Bill & Pat Stein *** Fagie & Eli Benstein **
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CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND
HARRIS/WILLIAMS FUND
HELEN FINK BURKE FUND
HIDDUR/KIDDUSH FUND
MICHAEL & RENEE QUIROGA FUND
SHERWIN & NAOMI KRIPKE FUND
Alfred Harris
Sheldon Harris
Leona Harris
Sheldon Harris
Yahrzeits Louis Sitzman
Irma Sitzman
Marty & Ruth Sitzman *
Yahrzeits
Sander Simon,Beloved Father
Bernice Katz
Calvin Katz, Beloved husband
Bernice Katz
Deena Kaufman, Beloved Mother &
Grandmother
Susan, Steve, Eli and Max
Kaufman ***
Calvin Katz, Father & Grandfather
Steve, Susan, Eli & Max Kaufman ***
Morton Zaft, Beloved Husband
Sherrie Zaft
In Memory of
Robert Siegel
Jan Katz
Speedy Recovery
Bernice Katz
Ken & Aileen Pargament
Yahrzeits
Alfred Harris
Leona Harris
Adrienne and Harold Harris ***
Yahrzeits
Jay Shuer
Israel Garber
Dr. & Mrs. William Garber ***
Syma Fraidenraich
Jeremy Connor
Leah and Josh Connor **
David Greenbaum
Howard & Ann Rosenberg ***
Alex Zimbler
Shirley Gerber
Lois Young Eisner
Esther Young
Norman Podolsky
Michael & Leslie Podolsky *
Louis Fingerhut
Joseph Fingerhut
Barry & Esther Sherman ***
Arthur Mintz
Alan Mintz & Cindy Palmer **
Isabel Korman
Dr. Samuel Korman
Arnie & Marlene Remer **
Betty Fogel
Helen Boxenbaum **
Leah Ginsberg Epstein
Barry Ginsberg **
Aron Kaplan, Brother
Florence Schwartz, Mother and
Grandmother
Sharon and Chuck Schwartz *
In Memory of
Fred Flox, father of Andrea Richards
The Podolsky Family *
David & Meira Zucker ***
In Honor of
Eli & Fagie Benstein, Special Anniver-
sary
Paul Causman
Nate Schwartz. Happy Hanukkah
Elsie Liber, Happy Hanukkah
Steve & Suzy Doblin ***
In Appreciation
Miriam Beckerman
Richard Lazar **
Speedy Recovery
Bruce Post
Inge Horowitz ***
Robert Siegel
Rick & Marla Osgood & Family
Yahrzeits Zelda Lasky Allen & Rita Cohen ** Rose Levison Ira and Kathy Levison *** Hy Auslander, Beloved Father Fran & Chuck Weinblatt ***
Greta Matus Carol & Bill Richman
Sylvia Brauer, Mother, Grandmother, Great
and Great-great Grandmother
Eleanor Golding, Marla and Rick Os-
good and Family, Cindy and Howard Feld-
stein and Family and Mark Feldstein and
Family
Yahrzeits
Israel Horowitz
Inge Horowitz ***
In Honor of Eli & Fagie Benstein, Special Anniver-
sary
Inge Horowitz ***
Robert Siegel
Eleanor Golding & Family
Judge David A. Katz
Cathy Goddu, Cathy Feehan,
Wayne Kalkwarf, Jonnie Short and
Cindy Reynolds
Violet Hamerman
Jack & Angela Katz
In Memory of Robert Siegel Norma Moses The Michael Podolsky Family * Inge Horowitz Marla & Gordon Levine Shirley & Joel Levine Mickey & Rabbi Alan Sokobin Tina and Jack Stone June and Bill Treuhaft Cindy and Howard Feldstein Larry & Joan Kripke ** Helene Skutch Eleanor Golding Benjamin Kripke Larry & Joan Kripke **
Speedy Recovery Bruce Post Fran & Chuck Weinblatt
In Honor of
Tom and Sharon Kalniz, Special Anniver-
sary
Joan and Larry Kripke **
Greg Strimple Eleanor Golding ***
Howard & Ann Rosenberg, Birth of
Grandson
Fran & Chuck Weinblatt
Shirley Gerber, Special Birthday
Dick & Alix Greenblatt **
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BOBBI & AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND
MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND
YOUTH ACTIVTIES FUND
TRIBUTE
TORAH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND SAMUEL SCHWARTZ MINYAN FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JANUARY
In Memory of
Bess Kanter, mother of Andrea Urie
Howard & Karen Rosenbaum
Robert Siegel
Karen and Howard Rosenbaum
Yahrzeits
Jacob Cooperman
Florence Ostrow **
Bluma Goldberg
Lawrence & Cheryl Goldberg
Yahrzeits
Sean David Schroeder
Dorothy Schroeder
Richard Schroeder
In Honor of
Jason Ellick
Kim Strole
Richard Schroeder
Yahrzeits
Evelyn Teman, Beloved Mother
Ray & Roz Rebeck **
Rudy Ertis, Beloved Husband & Fa-
ther
Janet Steinberg & Family ***
In Honor of
In Memory of
Robert Siegel
Margie Rusgo
Cantor Ivor Lichterman
Dan Steinberg
In Memory of
Molly Nistel Harbor
Phyllis Diamond and Family **
Dave and Lil Perlman
Shirley Tochterman
Robert Siegel
Phyllis Diamond
Bill and Luann Garber
Beatrice Goldman, Texas
Harry and Leeta Nistel
Shirley Tochterman
Sherrie Zaft
Get Well
Eta Auslander
Phyllis Diamond
Sherrie Zaft
Evelyn Auslander
Chuck and Fran Weinblatt
Karen Weisman
Bill and Luann Garber
In Honor of
Shirley Gerber, Special Birthday
Steve Kaufman, Special Birthday
Roy and Justine Sperling, Very Special
Anniversary
Bill and Luann Garber
In Memory of
Fred Flox, father of Andrea Richards
The Zack Family
In Honor of
Howard & Ann Rosenberg, Birth of
Grandson
Sharon Hoicowitz
Speedy Recovery
Paul Causman
Sharon Hoicowitz
It is never too late to make a gift to
Torah Fund (In behalf of the Jewish Theological Seminary). Send to Phyllis Diamond, 3008 Strauss, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Remit to: Torah Fund or B’nai Israel Sisterhood.
In Memory of
Robert Siegel
Irwin Rosenbloom & Rochelle Russell
Molly Nistel Harbor
Irwin Rosenbloom & Rochelle Russell
In Honor of
Jan Steinberg, Special Birthday
Irwin Rosenbloom & Rochelle
Russell*
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Yahrzeits
Edith Friedman
Eileen Manoff & Family
Elaine Millman
Robert Damrauer
Marvin & Peggy Damrauer **
Sadie Russell
Dr. Corey Russell
Eva Goldman
Frieda G. Morgan ***
Sol Oster
Helen Boslov
Janice Oster and Family *
Rose Levison
Gail and Lee Kwait **
Jean Liber
Chuck Liber
Goodman Liber
Mike and Yael Liber
In Memory of
Bess Kanter, Mother of Andrea Urie
Devorah Shulamit **
Robert Siegel
Beverly and Sam Steinman
Gerald Stark
Margie and Mel Siegel **
Robert Siegel
Hadassah & Martin Strobel
In Honor of
Jan Steinberg, Special Birthday
Zale & Shirley Kohler ***
Diane & Jim Perlman, Birth of Grand-
daughter
Fran & Chuck Weinblatt
Speedy Recovery
Sherrie Zaft
Margie Rusgo
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Call the office for more details on any event.
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Specialty Kinnus
Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1
Specialty Kinnus starts on Thursday night and we’ll have exciting programming all weekend. On Friday we’ll help others by volunteering in the community doing
awesome social action projects. Expect to have an amazing Shabbat together with the best RUACH! Cele-brate Purim together, USY style. The Saturday night social will rock! Be with old and new friends. You’ll enjoy great food, great fun and what makes it even more special is YOU will be there! 8th - 12th graders join us in Cleveland, Ohio at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, and The Park Synagogue.
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CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL BULLETIN 6525 Sylvania Ave Sylvania OH 43560
