Join us for a month-long celebration! Offices/School/Friday Evening Services: 27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 (216) 371-2244 Shabbat Morning/Evening Services: 3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 February 2013 • Shevat/Adar 5773 www.parksyn.org ADVANCE SALE OF CARNIVAL WRISTBANDS Sunday, Feb. 3: PSE during Religious School Sunday, Feb. 10: PSE during School and Bingo Night Saturday, Feb. 23: PSM at Megillah Reading Pre-sale prices: Jr. wristband $13 Sr. wristband $18 Family Package (for 3 or more siblings) $45 Happy Purim! Saturday, February 23, Erev Purim EVENING MINYAN 6:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main • Miller Chapel NEW GENERATION'S WHOLE MEGILLAH DINNER Get your RSVP in for this family favorite! 6:00 - 7:15 pm • Park Synagogue Main • The Bridge See page 4 for more information FAMILY MEGILLAH READING/ COSTUME CONTEST/MEGILLAH MADNESS Wear your costume and get ready to shake your greggar! Immediately following the Megillah reading, it's time to 'nosh some 'tash and dance to Cleveland's Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band! 7:15 - 8:30 pm • Park Synagogue Main NEW EVENT! BACK TO THE 60'S MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Stay after Megillah Madness for peace, love, refreshments, live music and dancing. Tie-dye attire welcome! 8:30 - 10:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main Sunday, February 24, Purim - all at Park MAIN MORNING MINYAN & FULL MEGILLAH READING 8:30 am • Park Synagogue Main • Miller Chapel PURIM CARNIVAL Nobody does it better! Fun for kids of all ages! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main Sunday, February 3 • Park East ALL YOUTH GROUP HAMANTASHEN BAKE 12:00 - 3:00 pm • See page 5 for more information Saturday, February 9 • Park Synagogue Main PURIM STORYTELLER AT SHABBAT CLUBHOUSE A special story for toddlers through 2nd graders! 10:30 am • See page 5 for more information Sunday, February 10 • Park Synagogue East YOUNG MENSCHES HAMANTASHEN 101 Join Park's new group for singles and couples in their 20's and 30's for fun in the kitchen! 1:00 - 2:30 pm • See page 7 for more information Sunday, February 17 • Menorah Park Chapel FAMILY MITZVAH MAKERS PURIM PROJECT Pack and deliver Purim Shaloch Manot bags. 1:00 pm • See page 8 for more information Wednesday, February 20 • Park Synagogue East WRCG'S VASHTI'S BANQUET Join us for a special evening of celebrating the beauty and spirit of being a woman! 6:00 - 8:45 pm • See page 10 for more information It's my favorite holiday!
AdvAncE SAlE OF cArnivAl wriStbAndS Sunday, Feb. 3: PSE during Religious School Sunday, Feb. 10: PSE during School and Bingo Night Saturday, Feb. 23: PSM at Megillah Reading
Pre-sale prices: Jr. wristband $13 Sr. wristband $18Family Package (for 3 or more siblings) $45
Happy Purim!Saturday, February 23, Erev Purim
EvEning Minyan6:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main • Miller Chapel
nEw gEnEration's wHoLE MEgiLLaH DinnErGet your RSVP in for this family favorite! 6:00 - 7:15 pm • Park Synagogue Main • The Bridge See page 4 for more information
FaMiLy MEgiLLaH rEaDing/ CostUME ContEst/MEgiLLaH MaDnEssWear your costume and get ready to shake your greggar! Immediately following the Megillah
reading, it's time to 'nosh some 'tash and dance to Cleveland's Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band!
7:15 - 8:30 pm • Park Synagogue Main
nEw EvEnt! baCk to tHE 60's MUsiCaL Extravaganza
Stay after Megillah Madness for peace, love, refreshments, live music and dancing. Tie-dye attire welcome! 8:30 - 10:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main
Sunday, February 24, Purim - all at Park MAin
Morning Minyan & FULL MEgiLLaH rEaDing8:30 am • Park Synagogue Main • Miller Chapel
PUriM CarnivaL Nobody does it better! Fun for kids of all ages! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm • Park Synagogue Main
Sunday, February 3 • Park East
aLL yoUtH groUP HaMantasHEn bakE 12:00 - 3:00 pm • See page 5 for more information
Saturday, February 9 • Park Synagogue Main
PUriM storytELLEr at sHabbat CLUbHoUsE A special story for toddlers through 2nd graders! 10:30 am • See page 5 for more information
Sunday, February 10 • Park Synagogue East
yoUng MEnsCHEs HaMantasHEn 101 Join Park's new group for singles and couples in their 20's and 30's for fun in the kitchen! 1:00 - 2:30 pm • See page 7 for more information
Sunday, February 17 • Menorah Park Chapel
FaMiLy MitzvaH MakErs PUriM ProJECt Pack and deliver Purim Shaloch Manot bags. 1:00 pm • See page 8 for more information
Wednesday, February 20 • Park Synagogue East
wrCg's vasHti's banqUEt Join us for a special evening of celebrating the beauty and spirit of being a woman! 6:00 - 8:45 pm • See page 10 for more information
It's my favorite holiday!
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pageWhat’s InsideGesher ................................................................. 2, 850 Somethings ........................................................ 2 New Generation ...................................................... 4Youth Group News & Events .................................. 5Family Education & Wolf Religious School ............ 6Young Mensches ...................................................... 7Men's Club ......................................................... 7, 8Help Wanted ........................................................... 8Family Mitzvah Makers ........................................... 8GCC Update ........................................................... 8Sisterhood ............................................................... 9Women's Rosh Chodesh Group ............................ 10Park Senior Adults ............................................. 9, 14Park Calendar ...................................................... 11Milestone Anniversaries / In Memoriam ................ 12B'nei Mitzvah / Todah Rabbah / Mazel Tov .......... 13Park Senior Adults ................................................. 14Continuing Adult Education ................................. 14Gifts to Funds ....................................................... 15Park Preschool Corner ...............................back cover
Upcoming EventsFEbrUAry
Rock the Night Away! ............................................. 2Whole Megillah Dinner .......................................... 4Family Bingo Night & Raffle .................................. 5Shabbat Clubhouse Purim Storytime ....................... 5Young Mensches Hamantashen 101 ........................ 7Gesher Bag Lunch Project ....................................... 8Family Mitzvah Makers Purim Project ..................... 8Vashti's Banquet .................................................... 10Mahj & Mingle ..................................................... 10Bereavement Support Group ................................. 12Winter Shabbat Luncheon .................................... 14Continuing Education Classes ............................... 14Tears & Tantrums .....................................back coverMArch
Under Mendelsohn's Dome .................................... 3How Well Do You Know Your Rabbi? ..................... 7Yom HaShoah Candle Distribution ......................... 8And bEyond...Congregational Trip to Israel .....................back cover
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Saturday, February 9 • 7:30 pm • Park Synagogue EastFeaturing live music by
the band, ReplayTake a trip back in time to the 50’s and 60’s when Rock & Roll was the thing, Elvis was the King, British bands were
“invading” the US, and our lives were a lot simpler! Dust off your penny loafers and saddle shoes, roll up your jeans, and
come for an evening of great live music played by Replay, lively dancing with instruction by Dance at Your Whym
Studio, dance and trivia contests, Name That Tune, and lots more! Enjoy a light dinner and 50’s-style snacks. Invite your friends and neighbors to join the fun!
cost: $25 per personQuestions? Contact Ellen Petler at [email protected] or
(216) 371-2244, ext. 122.Prepaid reservations are required by February 1st.
Presented by Park’s Gesher and 50 Somethings groups.
Roc
k the Night Away!
Rock the Night Away! ____________ # Rockers at $25 each
$ ___________ amount Enclosed
Name(s)* __________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Prepaid reservations due Friday, February 1.
*Send all names included in your reservation and a check (payable to Park Synagogue) to:
Park Synagogue, Rock the Night Away! 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
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Our very own Shul will be the epicenter of a special celebration of the world-renowned architect, Eric
Mendelsohn, and one of his crowning jewels - Park Synagogue Main. The event will include a delicious brunch and tour just for Park members and guests, as well as public events. Explore our history and learn the fascinating symbolism behind the design choices Mendelsohn made 65 years ago. Watch the award-winning new documentary about Eric Mendelsohn, "Incessant Visions," and meet its director Duki Dror. And don't miss viewing the recently discovered original Mendelsohn sketches of Park Synagogue Main!
If you are interested in volunteering on March 10th as a host or greeter, please contact Ellen Petler at (216) 371-2244, ext.122 or [email protected].
This event is held in partnership with the Jewish Federation's Cleveland Israel Arts Connection and Case Western Reserve University. We're thrilled to host Duki Dror and show his film in a Mendelsohn building. In addition to supporting the event by attending brunch, please consider becoming a “patron” or “angel” supporter. Any funds raised in excess of our expenses will be contributed to the Restoration Fund, used to support building maintenance needs.
Saturday March 9
Free & open to the community
9:00 am service10:50 am sermon
Park Synagogue MainSanctuary
Architecture & Religious ObservanceAttend Shabbat services and hear Rabbi Skoff deliver an engaging sermon on the relationship between architecture and religious observance.
Sunday March 10
Park members and their guests
$18 per person 10:45 am -1:15 pm
Park Synagogue Mainrosenthal ballroom
Brunch & TourJoin us for a lovely brunch featuring "Incessant Visions" director, Duki Dror. Then take a guided tour of Park Synagogue Main and discover the symbolism built into every nook and cranny! Peruse the exhibit of Mendelsohn sketches, photos and memorabilia before the movie.
Sunday March 10
Free & open to the community
1:30 - 5:00 pmPark Synagogue Main
Kangesser Hall
Film & ConversationScreen the film, "Incessant Visions," followed by a conversation with its maker Duki Dror and moderator, Jay Geller, Ph.D., Samuel Rosenthal Professor of Judaic Studies at CWRU. Then explore Park Synagogue in a self-guided tour and view the Mendelsohn exhibit.
Under Mendelsohn's Dome: Visions of Park Synagogue Brunch RSVP
_______# brunch at $18 each
Thank you for your additional support: Patron ($100) Angel ($250+) Other $__________
Prepaid reservations due Friday, February 22. *Send all names included in your reservation and a check (payable to Park Synagogue) to: Park Synagogue, Under Mendelsohn's Dome, 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
Under Mendelsohn's Dome: Visions of Park Synagogue
Saturday & Sunday March 9 & 10
Screen the film "Incessant Visions," winner of three international awards, and meet its director, Duki Dror.
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The Whole Megillah Purim Dinner
_________ # Adults at $15 each
___________ # Children 4-10 at $7 each
___________ # Children 3 and under
$ __________ amount Enclosed
Name(s)* __________________________________
__________________________________________
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__________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Prepaid reservations due Monday, February 15.
*Send all names included in your reservation and a check (payable to New Generation) to:
Saturday, February 23 • 6:15 pm Park Synagogue Main
Make sure your Purim plans include this annual favorite! Adults: $15.00 Children 4 - 10: $7.00
Children 3 and under: FrEE
Deadline for reservations is Friday, February 15th.
Questions/RSVP to cheryl & Alec isaacson at (216) 291-2797 or [email protected].
Sponsored by Park’s New Generation. New Generation is Park's affiliate for families of young children through elementary school age. All New Generation events are
open to the entire congregation and their guests!
The Whole Megillah Purim Dinner
Be a Purim PartnersUPPort Park’s yoUtH PrograMs anD HELP MakE tHis yEar’s PUriM CarnivaL tHE bEst EvEr! Individuals, families and businesses are invited to sponsor the following activities to help offset the cost of our Purim Carnival. Your donations help us expand and improve our Youth Group activities throughout the year!
We would love to help! We’ll sponsor:□ Big Inflatables (3 @ $500 each)□ Kiddie Inflatable ($500) □ Karaoke ($300)□ Kiddie Karnival ($250) □ Airbrush Hair Painting ($250)□ Prizes (multiple @ $200 each)□ Arts & Crafts ($100) □Cotton Candy Machine ($75)
□ Family Sponsorship of a Booth ($36/booth)
Business Sponsorship of a Booth □ Silver ($50/booth) □ Gold ($100/booth)
□ A donation in the amount of $________________□ Contact me about volunteering!
$_____________ amount enclosed
Name(s) _____________________________________
Address _____________________________________
City/Zip _____________________________________
Phone ______________________________________
Email _______________________________________
Thank you for your support! Please mail your donation (payable to Park Synagogue) to: Rabbi Sharon Marcus, Park Synagogue, 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
For more information, please contact Rabbi Marcus at [email protected] or (216) 371-2244, ext. 161.
Purim Carnival Set UpVolunteers are needed to help set up for the carnival. Available dates are:
wednesday, February 20 • thursday, February 21Saturday evening, February 23 after the Family Megillah Reading
If you can volunteer for even just a few hours, please contact Adele Sheftel at (216) 371-2244, ext. 161 or [email protected].
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Youth Group EVENTSall youth groups
Hamantashen BakeSunday, February 3 • 12:00 - 2:30 pm • PSE
Roll up your sleeves and help make 500 hamantashen for the upcoming Purim carnival!
Purim CarnivalSunday, February 24 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm • PSM
Time again for the famous Park Purim Carnival!
Questions? Contact Jr. Kadima advisor Darla Gross at [email protected] or (440) 241-1888.
Questions? Contact Abby lausin, Kadima Advisor at [email protected] or (216) 978-2026.
USY grades 9-12 PARKUSY.WEEBLY.COMCRUSY Specialty Kinnus thursday - Sunday, February 28 - March 3
beth Abraham, dayton, OH
Specialty Kinnus is truly one of the most amazing conventions that CRUSY has to offer, and is definitely something that any CRUSY-ite wouldn’t want to miss!
For more information, and to sign up, please visit crusy.org. Questions? Contact advisor Marla levine at [email protected] or (440) 346-2190.
For information about our youth groups, please contact rabbi Marcus at [email protected] or (216) 371-2244,
ext. 123 or click on "Youth Affiliations" at parksyn.org.
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Join us Shabbat and Holiday Mornings9:45 am – 12:00 noon • Shabbat Clubhouse • PSM
Bring your children to the Shabbat Clubhouse located in the School Wing, then attend Shabbat Morning Services in the Main
Sanctuary. Children will be escorted to the Sanctuary Foyer to meet you for "Ein Keloheynu."
Shabbat Clubhouse
Just for toddlers through 1st graders.
Join us for an evening of family entertainment to benefit the
Park Synagogue Youth Groups!
Sunday, February 10 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm • PSE
Family fun for all ages! Enter to win fabulous prizes!
Ticket price includes a pasta dinner and 10 Bingo cards (one for each game).
tickets: Adults: $10 • Children 4-12: $6
children 3 & under: FrEEFamily Package (2 adults + 3 or more children): $36
Deadline for reservations is Monday, February 4th.
For more information, contact rabbi Marcus at [email protected] or (216) 371-2244, ext. 161.
Family Bingo Night & Raffle
B-I-N-G-O WE'LL GO!_____ # Adults at $10 each _____ # Children at $6 each
_____ # Children 3 & under (free) _____ Family Package $36
$ ___________ amount Enclosed
Name(s)* __________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
*Send all names included in your reservation and a check (payable to Park Synagogue) by February 4th to:
Purim Storyteller on February 9 at 10:30! Hear the story of Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus and Haman. Come in costume for the fun and festive celebration and eat hamantashen, of course! This storytime is for toddlers through 2nd graders. Contact Rabbi Marcus’ office at (216) 371-2244, ext. 123 for information.
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Family Education and Wolf Religious School
February Calendar
Wolf Religious School is a Framework of Excellence school
A note from Teri
SAt | 2: Youth Service • Confirmation "Count Me In" community 6th grade program
SUn | 3: Sunday School • B/B Mitzvah Club
MOn | 4: Weekday School • Upper School
tHU | 7: All-Star Thursday
SAt | 9: Youth Service • Confirmation & Lunch
SUn | 10: Sunday School • B/B Mitzvah Club
MOn | 11: Weekday School • Upper School Confirmation • 11/12 Grade
tHU | 14: All-Star Thursday
SAt | 16: Youth Service
SUn | 17: NO Sunday School
MOn | 18: NO School
tHU | 21: NO School
SAt | 23: Youth Service • Confirmation Megillah Reading & Dance (pm)
SUn | 24: Megillah Reading & Carnival
MOn | 25: Weekday School • Upper School
tHU | 28: All-Star Thursday
This community-wide event is for all 6th graders from local congregations to complement what they've been
studying. If you have any questions, contact teri Hochberg at [email protected] or
(216) 371-2244, ext. 124.
To register your child, go to http://tiny.cc/7ghvnw.“Count Me In” is fully funded by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s
Fund for the Jewish Future, administered by the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. It has been planned by the education directors of 10 local
congregations, with the support of the JECC.
COUNT ME IN! A Community-wide 6th Grade Event
Saturday, February 2 • 4:00 – 9:00 pm Hosted at B’nai Jeshurun Congregation
27501 Fairmount Blvd.
And for the parents... meet at the Maltz Museum from 7:00-8:45 pm to socialize with other parents of sixth
graders, explore and understand the core learning that the children are involved with, and view the museum.
Register for the parent event at: http://tiny.cc/johvnw
NEW CLASS: Discover Judaism:
A breakfast club for parents of children aged 3-5
Learn how to incorporate Jewish traditions into your toddler's daily life with Anne Sportas. The class is free
and open to the community. register by Fri., Feb. 1 to Jamie Feinstein at
Teaching fulfills the mitzvah, which can be found in Deuteronomy (6:7) and is part of our Shema prayer, “V’Shinantam L’Vanecha.” This phrase translated, “And you shall teach them diligently” is one of our most recognized values of our Jewish faith. Our teachers have the awesome responsibility of teaching Jewish knowledge and traditions to the next generation. Recently, renee Schonhiutt, a member of our educational staff, received the very first award for Special Needs from the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland.
We are fortunate that Park Synagogue has a faculty filled with people who dedicate themselves to learning and teaching our children. Parents of children in our religious school have the opportunity to honor their child’s outstanding teachers by nominating them for the Libbie Braverman Award. This award recognizes teachers who have demonstrated dedication and devotion to teaching. We encourage you to nominate one of our fine teachers. For a nomination form, please contact the school office at (216) 371-2244, ext. 124.
since 1942
PARK DAY CAM
PPark day camp registration is openJoin us for a great summer at Park! Park Day Camp offers your children a wonderful camp experience with a program of well-rounded activities including arts & crafts, singing, sports, and an excellent swimming program. Flexible and affordable 4-, 6-, and 8-week options with extended care are
available for kids entering Kindergarten through 4th grade. Sign up now and take 5% off tuition if
you pay in full by February 15th. Registration form and more information is
available at www.parksyn.org.
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50/50: on 50 years in the rabbinateJune 4, 1963 – I can still feel the hands of Dr. Nelson Glueck on my shoulders, on the bimah of Temple Emanuel in New York, granting me “smichah.”
I almost levitated as he told me that I was now a Rabbi in Israel, a teacher, a guide in Torah, a commentator on the laws, values and ethics of Judaism. I had spent six years at the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Jewish Institute of Religion in New York preparing for this most meaningful and inspiring moment.
Fifty years have passed since I stood with my six fellow ordainees facing the sacred ark on the bimah at Temple Emanuel. My first pulpit was Temple Beth Shalom in Colorado Springs, CO. It was fortuitous that in late 1963 I received my first assignment from the Commission on Jewish Chaplaincy as military chaplain at Fort Carson.
Fifty years have gone by as a Rabbi like a moment in eternity. I have conducted services, counseled troubled souls, taught Torah, given eulogies, married those in love, impressed on congregants the need for ethical behavior, and molded young military men and women into religiously observant and practicing Jews.
What a wonderful and meaningful life I have had being God’s partner in spreading and teaching His word in towns and cities, and on many ships and naval installations. It has been my great privilege to serve the Lord and my country. I have worn the Rabbinical robe and the naval officer’s uniform in carrying out the mandates of Judaism.
It has been my great pleasure and honor to serve on the Park Synagogue staff and to be a faithful and participating member of the Park minyan. May God grant me a few more years of life as an active retired Rabbi to still serve my people and my God as well as I can. Amen.
Rabbi Frankel was recently awarded the Honorary Life Membership from the Central Conference of American Rabbis for his achievement of 50 years in the Rabbinate. He is also a guest columnist for the Plain Dealer. Rabbi Frankel has been part of the Park community for 10 years, and is an active participant in minyan, Mizvah Day and other congregational events.
Guest Columnist rabbi bErnarD FrankEL
Learn how easy it is to make delicious hamantashen!
RSVP online (link below) and bring your payment to the event. Or RSVP to group coordinator, Kerry Kertesz, at [email protected] or (216) 371-2244, ext. 185.
Young Mensches co-chairs are Aaron Goldhammer, Hallie bram Kogelschatz and Eric Kogelschatz.
Young MenschesPowered by Park
for singles and couples in their
20’s and 30’s
HaMantasHEn 101:Making
& Eatingsunday, February 10
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$5 per person
Park Synagogue East
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Tuesday, March 12 • 7:00-9:00 pm • PSEEnjoy an evening of appetizers, a special dessert, and prizes
for playing "How Well Do You Know Your Rabbi?"
cOSt: Men's club members: $18.00 (Not a member? Join when you RSVP.)
All other guests (all are invited, men & women): $25.00 Deadline for reservations is Wed., March 6th.
Register online at www.parkmensclub.org or send check (payable to Park Men's Club) to: Ross Goodman, 32356
South roundhead dr., Solon, OH 44139.
If you have any questions, please contact danny Silverstein, Men's Club President, at (216) 387-3916 or
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Opportunities to Get Involved
H E L P W A N T E DFamily Mitzvah Makers Purim Mitzvah Project
Sunday, February 17 • 1:00 pmMenorah Park Chapel, 27100 Cedar Road
While Purim is a time for fun, it is also a time to reach out to others by making and delivering shaloch manot, gifts of Purim treats. Come with your children or grandchildren to help decorate, pack and deliver Purim Shaloch Manot bags
to Park members who reside in area nursing homes and senior facilities to brighten their day. All children must be
accompanied by a parent or other adult to participate. Please RSVP to Ellen Petler at [email protected] or
(216) 371-2244, ext. 122 by February 11th.Please provide all names of volunteers, phone number (cell
& home), and an email address.This mitzvah project is sponsored by the Park Family
Mitzvah Makers, a group that brings together Park families to help others in the community. Bonnie Harden and
Michelle Sharp are co-chairs of the group.
Gesher’s Annualbag Lunch for the homeless
Mitzvah ProjectSunday, February 17 • 10:00 – 11:00 am
Park Synagogue EastHelp make 200 brown bag lunches for the homeless. All
adult members and elementary-age children and older are invited to volunteer! Children must be accompanied by a
parent or grandparent. Community service hours for students are available.
Participants will be asked to donate kosher food needed to make the lunches (list sent with RSVP) or monetary
donations to purchase these items. We are also collecting and packing travel-size personal care items this year.
Please bring new, unopened bottles of shampoo, lotion, conditioner, mouthwash, etc.
Even if you can’t volunteer, we welcome food and monetary donations. Please note: All food donations
must be kosher and unopened.
RSVP’s are required by February 8th. Please contact Miriam or dan rose, co-chairs of the project,with the
names of everyone volunteering, phone number, email address, and the amount and kind of food you would like
Greater cleveland congregations Update Medicaid Expansion: The GCC is strongly lobbying our state politicians to support Medicaid Expansion in Ohio (Affordable Care Act, a.k.a Obamacare). There was a meeting on January 24 at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church where close to 1,000 people from the Cleveland area showed their support for Medicaid Expansion and urged our legislators to support it. GCC is the convener of 27 organizations in our community who support this effort.
Education: The GCC is monitoring the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's promise to responsibly spend the school levy money to improve education.
Criminal Justice: Now that Tim McGinty, the new Cuyahoga County Prosecutor is in office, we are holding him accountable for the promises he made to the GCC to improve how the justice system works for its citizens. We need people to follow up on letting the community know how the collateral sanctions bill will affect people re-entering the community after incarceration.
There is also a group working to see if the GCC should take up the issue of gun violence reduction, and what, specifically, should be done.
We need more Park members involved in the Greater Cleveland Congregations and its important work! To get involved or for questions, please contact Susan reis ([email protected]) or Michael weil ([email protected]), Co-chairs of Park Synagogue’s GCC Core Team.
Men's club Annual yom haShoah yellow candle
distribution ProgramSunday, March 3 • 9:30 am • Park Synagogue East
Once again, the Park Synagogue Men’s Club is organizing the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle program, in which they package
and deliver yellow candles to Park Synagogue families in our community. Throughout North America, families light one Yellow Candle the night of Sunday, April 7, Erev Yom
HaShoah, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
Thank you to those who have donated their time and money to this important program in previous years.
They need many volunteers to deliver candles to approximately 30 households each. This can be a fun activity with the kids or grandkids. Your help is much appreciated. If you're interested email [email protected] or call
Aaron Saidel at (216) 789-0163.
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* Cost for lunch is $7.00 per person. To make reservations, please call terry Juntoff at (216) 464-2364.
Join us every Tuesday at Park Synagogue East for educational topics and entertainment.
10:00 am Fun with Yiddish featuring Annabelle weiss
10:45 am Potpourri (see schedule below)
11:30 am Discussion with rabbi Skoff
12:15 pm Lunch* (reservations required)
1:00 pm Weekly Program (see schedule below)
February Scheduletuesday, February 5 Potpourri: Rabbi Sharon Marcus The Bible Through a Woman's Lens: Women in the Bible (a continuing series)
No program, Board Meeting
tuesday, February 12 Chair of the day is Miriam Glazer Potpourri: Dr. Michael Wolfe, Chair, Department of Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, will give an overview of obesity and other metabolic diseases.
Ken Bravo, Park Synagogue member will speak on the "Nuts 'n Bolts of Jewish Genealogy."
tuesday, February 19 Chair of the day is Miriam Glazer Potpourri: Thomas Felton, Director of Cleveland Public Library, will provide an insight into the future direction of library services at CPL.
Lifsa Schachter will present: "Moses, Saved from the Water: Meaning of the Story and Mid-Eastern Context."
Tuesday, February 26 Potpourri: Sheri Sax, Assistant Exec. Director, JFSA Care at Home, will speak on home health care.
Shelley bloomfield, Ph.d., Adjunct Faculty of Liberal Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art, and crime fiction author, will speak.
weekly Program:
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rabbi Armond & Anne cohen Sisterhood book GroupMonday, February 4 • 10:15 amSIEGAL coLLEGE LIbrAry
26500 Shaker Blvd. (216-371-0446)
All are welcome! Questions? Please call Etty hoffman at (216) 831-3620 or Gerry Powers Volper at (216) 464-9166.
THE NAMESAKE by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Namesake is a deeply moving family drama that illuminates the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, and the tangled ties between generations.
comet Fund helps Make chanukah Special for Park’s college StudentsThanks to the Faye and Sol comet chanukah Fund, this year 20 of Park’s college students, who are freshmen or new to the College Outreach list, received a beautiful personalized brass menorah to use while in college and after. They, and the other 60 students whose parents signed them up for the Park College Outreach program, were mailed Chanukah care packages complete with Chanukah candles, chocolate gelt, a dreidel, goodies, and a Chanukah guide with the Chanukah story and meaning, candle blessings, and instructions for playing the dreidel game. Thanks to Park’s College Outreach Committee co-chairs, charlene chelnick and Karen rukin, and the other parent volunteers who helped shop for the contents, pack, and seal the boxes: leonid baron, robin benis, Stacey berebitsky, carol collins, danene legarth, and Patty rubin.
After receiving her Chanukah care package, freshman Lauren Lipsyc sent the following thank you note:
Dear College Outreach Committee,Thank you so much for the fabulous Chanukah package I received in the mail today! Just receiving the package brightened up my day and once I opened it, I was in awe to find such a magnificent menorah, engraved with my name and ready with a package of candles. It is really so beautiful and means so much to me. I can’t wait to use it very soon!Sincerely,Lauren Lipsyc, Barnard College, 2016
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Co-Chairs are Joanne Prober and charlene ratner.
Women's rosh chodesh book Group Wednesday • February 6 • 7:30 pm
Park women of all ages are invited to join the discussion of
Ten Green Bottles by Vivian Kaplanat Toby Bresky’s home, 2485 Charney Rd., University Heights. rSVP to Toby at [email protected] or (216) 932-7963.
The next meeting is Wednesday, April 10 to discuss Once We Were Brothers by Ronald Balson.
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Park’s Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group sponsors a monthly Mahj game. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or
experienced player, join us for a fun evening of mahj. You must bring your own mahj rules and mahj set, if
you own one. Open to all Park members and their guests.cost: $5.00 per person donation for Park’s Nashim
Education Fund for Women.Please let us know: if you need instruction (by
experienced players); if you are coming with a group; if you have a card table or mahj set to bring; and if you
would like to teach.Please rSvP to: Adele Sheftel at [email protected]
or (216) 371-2244, ext. 161. Questions? Contact Kandi Friedman at (216) 292-3161
Open to all Park women and guests, ages 16 and over.
The Women’s Rosh Chodesh Groupinvites all Park women & their guests to
Vashti's Banquet
Join us for a special evening
of pleasure, pampering,
and Purim fun, celebrating the beauty and spirit of being a woman!
Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet, chair massages, henna applications, and nail polish changes. The
evening will also feature Middle East belly dancing by Nailah! If you would like, come dressed in Middle
Eastern or Persian attire.
To help women & children in need in our community, please bring a donation of unopened personal care
products/toiletries, new or gently used children’s toys & books, linens, towels/wash cloths, or kitchen utensils.
Prepaid reservations are required by February 11th.
Planning Committee: Ellen Miller, Mary Perlmutter, and loree Potash.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayMorning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Family Shabbat Service (Hot & Hearty) 6:00 pm • PSECandle lighting 5:23 pm
Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am • PSMAnniversary ShabbatYouth ServiceShabbat ClubhouseB'nei MitzvahGrant SchwartzRyan SchwartzPSA Luncheon 12:15 • PSMCount Me In 4:00 pm • AwayEvening Service 5:00 pm • PSMMincha Bat MitzvahCourtney Goldberg
Morning Minyan 8:30 am • PSESunday School B/B Mitzvah ClubMen's Club 9:00am PSETalmud Class 9:30 am • PSEDiscover Judaism 9:30 am • PSERabbi's Bible Class 11:00 am • PSEYouth Group 'tash Bake 12:00 • PSEEvening Minyan 5:30 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSESisterhood Book Group 10:15 am • awayWeekday School Upper School • PSE
Hebrew I 5:30 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEJewish Values Class 7:15 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSESisterhood 10:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEWRCG Book Club 7:30 • Away
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSEAll Star Thursday PSEHebrew II 5:30 pm • PSEEvening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEMahj & Mingle 6:45 pm • PSEBereavement Group 7:00 • PSETears & Tantrums 7:00 • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Family Shabbat Service (Klezmer band) 6:00 pm • PSECandle lighting 5:32 pm
Evening Service Seudah 5:00 pm • PSMRock the Night Away! 7:30 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan 8:30 am • PSESunday School B/B Mitzvah ClubDiscover Judaism 9:30 am • PSETalmud 9:30 am PSERabbi's Bible Class 11:00 am • PSEYM Hamantashen 1:00 pm • PSEEvening Minyan 5:30 pm • PSEBingo & Raffle 5:30 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSEWeekday School Upper School • PSEConfirmation • PSE11th/12th Grade Class • PSEHebrew I 5:30 pm • PSEEvening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEJewish Values Class 7:15 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSESisterhood 10:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSEAll-Star Thursday PSE
Hebrew II 5:30 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEBereavement Group 7:00 • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Family Shabbat Service (Volunteer Choir) 6:00 pm • PSE
Candle lighting5:41 pm
Shabbat Morning Service9:00 am • PSMBirthday ShabbatYouth ServiceShabbat ClubhouseBat MitzvahMarni Cantor
Evening Service Seudah5:30 pm • PSM
Morning Minyan 8:30 am • PSENO Sunday SchoolTalmud Class 9:30 am • PSENO Rabbi's Bible ClassBag Lunch Project 10:00 am • PSEFMM Purim Project 1:00 pm • AwayEvening Minyan 5:30 pm • PSE
President's DayMorning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
NO School
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Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSENO Jewish Values Class
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSESisterhood 10:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEVashti's Banquet 6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
NO All-Star ThursdayNO Hebrew II
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEBereavement Group 7:00 • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Family Shabbat Service 6:00 pm • PSECandle lighting5:50 pm
Erev PurimShabbat Morning Service 9:00 am PSMYouth Service • Conf.Shabbat Clubhouse
Evening Service 6:00 pm • PSM • MillerMegillah Dinner 6:00 pm • PSMMegillah Reading/Costumes/Madness 7:15 pm • PSMBack to the 60's 8:30 pm • PSM
PurimMorning Minyan 8:30 am • PSMNO Sunday SchoolNO Talmud ClassNO Rabbi's Bible ClassPurim Carnival 11:00 am • PSM
Evening Minyan 5:30 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSEWeekday/Upper School • PSEHebrew I 5:30 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEJewish Values Class 7:15 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSESisterhood 10:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan 6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSE
Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan7:30 am • PSEAll-Star ThursdayHebrew II 5:30 pm • PSEUSY Specialty Kinnus thru 3/3 • AwayEvening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEBereavement Group 7:00 • PSE
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PSM: Park Synagogue Main PSE: Park Synagogue East PSA: Park Senior Adults WRCG: Women’s Rosh Chodesh GroupFMM: Family Mitzvah MakersJMM: Junior Mitzvah MakersYM: Young Menches, Powered by ParkMC: Men's Club
Shabbat Parshiot Torah portions to be read during the month.
February 16/ 6 adar terumahExodus 25:1 - 27:19I Kings 5:26 - 6:13
February 23 / 13 Adar Shabbat Zakhor/Megillah Reading/TetzavehExodus 27:20 - 30:10Deuteronomy 25:17 - 19I Samuel 15:1 - 34
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Milestone AnniversariesFebruary 2013
Join us for Anniversary Shabbat on Saturday, February 2
The congregation Expresses its Sympathy to: Helene diamond on the loss of her husband, and Stacy Friedman and Amy cantor on the loss of their father, and ryan, Aaron, Andrew, Ashley, Marni, and Kyle on the loss of their grandfather, Melvyn diamond.richard Friedman on the loss of his mother, and Austin, Mason and devon on the loss of their grandmother, Edith Sally Friedman.Miriam Avner on the loss of her brother, Milton levine.Ayal Epstein on the loss of his mother, Hadas dangur.Heather Greenberg on the loss of her grandmother, and lindsay and Zach on the loss of their great grandmother, Jeanette Pollack.Michele Kaminsky on the loss of her mother, and Spencer and Jonah on the loss of their grandmother, Arline Joseph.Cheryl & Stuart Garson on the loss of their son-in-law, Jared Orchen.Gary Klein on the loss of his father, Alvin Klein.Richard Greene on the loss of his mother, Elaine Greene.Marvin Miller on the loss of his sister, Judy Miller.Holly boykin on the loss of her grandmother, and Kenneth, Matthew and Eric on the loss of their grandmother, bella Gray. Lois & Phillip Lavine on the loss of their daughter, Marcia "Missy" Gartner. Sydell Miller on the loss of her fiancé, and Lauren Spilman and Stacie Halpern on the loss of their step-father, and Alana, Max, lindsey and Austin on the loss of their grandfather, Philip Zieky.robert berman on the loss of his wife, charlotte berman.Shirley block on the loss of her granddaughter, and Judy Seidel on the loss of her niece, and Amanda, Jared and Andrew on the loss of their cousin, lauren block.Karen Gottlieb Saidel on the loss of her sister, and noah, Avi and coby on the loss of their aunt, Zohar Gottlieb Karin.In addition to the mourners noted last month, we extend our sympathies to Hallie liner and Carly Gelb on the loss of their grandfather, Bernard Gelb.
In MemoriamLois Brown Jeanette Pollack
Charlotte Berman
15 yearsAnita & Howard CohenAmy & Eric Fingerhut
25 yearsShelly & Scott Lewis
50 yearsCynthia & Hyman Cohen
Oda & Vladimir Mekhanikov
51 yearsIeda & Marvin Warshay
57 yearsJoy & Jerry Weinberger
59 yearsRina & Sam Frankel
70 yearsEudie & Elmer Paull
bereavement Support GroupPark Synagogue is sponsoring a Bereavement Support Group which will meet for six Thursdays – from February 7 through March 14. Time is 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Park Synagogue East.
Ieda Warshay, LISW, will facilitate the group. Group members will also find support, strength, and hope from each other.
The Park Synagogue Bereavement Support Group is free and open to the community. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by February 1. Contact Ellen Petler at (216) 371-2244, ext. 122 or [email protected] to register or for more information.
SAVE THE DATE: sunday, may 19Mitzvah day
new Fund EstablishedThe mitzvah of tzedakah lives on through generous donations made in honor of our members’ special causes. Trust funds are used for specific purposes, overseen by the Rabbis and staff. Funds have been used to coordinate special programming for children, host guest speakers, subsidize event costs, and provide the “icing on the cake” for many of our programs. The Myron & Rose Glass Chanukah Fund and the Myron & Rose Glass Educational Endowment Fund have the renown of being our oldest funds – since 1940 – providing the gift of Chanukah candles to our congregants, as well as enhancing religious and educational programming.
We pleased to announce our newest fund, the Sanford Juntoff religious & Education Fund. Sandy Juntoff, who passed away last June, was a much beloved member of Park. He was a teacher to adults and children, a minyanaire, a leader of services, a volunteer, and spent much of his life in service to our congregation. The fund in his name will enrich and deepen selected religious and educational programming.
If you are interested in donating to the Juntoff fund, establishing a new fund, or have questions regarding supporting Park Synagogue, please contact Development Director, Judy Kaufman, at (216) 371-2244, ext. 133 or [email protected].
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b'nEi MitzvaHGrant Schwartzryan Schwartz February 2Grant and Ryan attend Solon Middle School and both love basketball and baseball. They play on the Amateur Athletic Union basketball team and are part of the Diamond Boys Baseball organization. They are both active in the community – Grant has volunteered with Milestones Autism Organization and Ryan trained the family dog to visit residents at Menorah Park. Their parents are Jill & Edward Schwartz, and their sister is Erin.
courtney Goldberg February 2, MinchaCourtney attends Solon Middle School. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with friends. Her parents are Kelly & Bradley, and her siblings are Carley and Chad.
Gabrielle Sudilovsky February 9Gabrielle attends Solon Middle Schoolwhere she plays clarinet and sings in the Girl's Ensemble. For her Bat Mitzvah project, Gabrielle is collecting blankets for Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless to be distributed to shelters and homeless people. She also volunteers with elderly people at Menorah Park. In her spare time, Gabrielle skis, and skates with the Shaker Figure Skating Club. Parents are Susan Friedman & Ariel Sudilovsky, and her sister is Bethany.
todah rabbahtoDaH rabbaH to Park’s Many wonDErFUL voLUntEErs!Thanks to our volunteers who helped with the Family Mitzvah Maker chanukah bingo Project at Montefiore: Ori, Liya, & Eitan Elan; Judi Greenspan; Bruce, Hailee, & cassidy laderman; Marcy Schwartz & dan Simon; Michelle, Phil & Sanford Sharp.
Thanks to Ellen, david, Jordan, cory, danielle, & Manny nager who served a hot meal in the rainbow Family room at MetroHealth Medical Center on Christmas Day.
Thanks to the volunteers who helped at the Menorah Park Shabbat Service & Oneg Shabbat in December: Madeleine & Maya balogh; Sue cutler; Sharon Eichenbaum; linley Grosman; Nancy & Shelly Hartman; Terry Juntoff; Ellen & Gary Petler; Cheryl Siegel; Claire, Paul, Trevor, Troy, & Todd Stein; Gail Stroud; and Carole Weinberg.
Thanks to everyone who donated warm items and monetary donations to Operation Warm-up to keep homeless people warm this winter.
Marni Lauren cantor February 16Marni attends Solon Middle School where she plays trumpet in the school band and participates in BBYO Connect. For her Bat Mitzvah project, Marni started "Duct Tape for Dogs," creating unique duct tape products to benefit rescue dogs. She also volunteers for a dog rescue group. In her spare time, she enjoys arts and crafts, music, and basketball. Her parents are Amy & Michael, and her siblings are Kyle and Ashley.
Mazel Tov!Mazel Tov to Susan Banchek & Ryan Slepian on the birth of their son, Eli Jude Slepian. Grandparents are lee & chuck Apple, Melvin Banchek, and Loretta & Harvey Slepian. Great grandmother is Natalie Gelfand.
Mazel Tov to benjamin & Meryl Kramer brown on the birth of their daughter, Sophie Alice Brown. Grandparents are roger & Sylvia Kramer, and Jay brown & Michelle tukel. Great grandparents are lola Malcmacher, Judith Kramer, Gail Tukel, and Jack & lenore brown.
Mazel Tov to new members Ellen & Morgan Hott on the birth of their son, Joshua william Hott. Grandparents are Jordan Hott, Margaret reuthinger, and John wingard. Great grandparents are irene Acuff and Earnest & barbara wingard.
Ryan Schwartz
Grant Schwartz
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Saturday, February 2 • 12:15 pmMen's Club/Sisterhood Parlors • Park Main
Enjoy a delicious hot lunch following Shabbat Morning Services. We will then feature an appearance of Theodore
Herzl, father of modern political Zionism, portrayed by historical interpreter, Nate Arnold. Hear Herzl’s life story and how he helped shape the State of Israel through his
Zionist ideas.
Cost: Park Members: $14 • Guests: $17
Prepaid reservations are required by Fri., January 25. Open to congregants and guests of all ages.
Questions? Contact Ellen Petler at [email protected] or (216) 371-2244, ext. 122
winter shabbat Luncheon ____________ # Park Members at $14 each
____________ # Guests at $17 each
$ ___________ amount Enclosed
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Prepaid reservations due Friday, January 25.
*Send all names included in your reservation and a check (payable to Park Synagogue) to:
Join Park sEnior aDULts For awintEr sHabbat LUnCHEon
Meet me, Theodore Herzl! {portrayed by Nate Arnold}
Projects of the Dr. Erwin and Ruth Levin Adult Study Fund
rabbi’s bible Class with Rabbi Skoff. Open to all – accessible at all levels! No pre-registration needed.
Sundays, February 3 & 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 noonPark Synagogue East • Room 147
Talmud Study Groupwith Rabbi Tzvi Urkowitz. Open to all. No pre-registration needed.Sundays, February 3, 10 & 17 • 9:30 – 10:30 am
Park Synagogue East • Room 249
Hebrew I: Learn Prayerbook Hebrewwith Judy Eigenfeld. Open to all.
Please register at [email protected], February 4, 11 & 25 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Park Synagogue East • Room 257
Hebrew II: Reading Hebrew for Fluency & Enjoymentwith valerie levinsohn. Open to all, beginners welcome.
Please register with Valerie at (216) 932-6963 or [email protected], February 7, 14 & 28 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Park Synagogue East • Youth Lounge
NEW CLASS: Discover Judaism: A breakfast club for parents of
children aged 3-5 with Anne Sportas. Learn how to incorporate Jewish traditions into
your toddler's daily life. The class is free and open to the community. Register by Fri., Feb. 1 to Jamie Feinstein at [email protected].
three Sundays, February 3, 10, and March 3 9:30 to 10:30 am • Park Synagogue East
continuing adult education
seu•dah shli• sheet noun 1. the "third meal" traditionally eaten by Jews on Shabbat late afternoon ORIGIN Hebrew, third meal, in reference to an aggadic passage from the Talmud. It has special significance because it is a mitzvah ("commandment") to eat three meals on the Sabbath. Special Sabbath songs are often sung at this meal.
Join us in Miller chapel for Seudah Shlisheet
Saturday, February 9 at 5:00 pm • PSM Saturday, February 16 at 5:30 pm • PSM
Park Synagogue concludes many of our Evening Shabbat Services with a complimentary seudah shlisheet during the winter months. Enjoy the ruach of the evening - all ages are welcome and no reservations are necessary.
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Gifts to FundsDecember 4, 2012 - January 6, 2013
abraham & Libbie Levine Library Plaque FundIMO Beverly Levine by Bill, Nancy, and Scott Levine
ann & Marc Freimuth Discover Judaism FundIMO Harry Steiger; and IMO Jack Greenhouse by Ann Freimuth
Arlene Munitz Memorial Consecration FundIMO Dr. Mel Diamond by Larry & Linda RichIHO Rabbi Marcus' 13 years at Park Synagogue; IHO Dr. Richard & Carol Streem's wedding anniversary; and IHO Helena & Tom Farkas' wedding anniversary by Larry & Linda Rich
arnoff Memorial FundIMO Lena Siegelman; and IMO Philip J. Arnoff by Bernard & Shirley Arnoff
barbara & bob brenner toddler time FundIn appreciation of Larry Gould's generosity by Bob & Barbara BrennerGet well wishes to Shelly Nyer; and IHO Glenda Harris' speedy recovery by Bob & Barbara BrennerWishing Sandi Zucker a speedy recovery by Jill & Jeff MuenczIHO Lynn & Barry Chesler's birthdays by Jill & Jeff MuenczIMO Marguliya German; and IMO Ruth Gelb by Bob & Barbara BrennerIMO Jerry Price; IMO Morton Reed; and IMO Mel Diamond by Jill & Jeff Muencz
Barbara & Stephen Somogyi Holocaust Educa-tion FundIMO Jeanette Sarns Pollack by Stephen & Barbara Somogyi
barney garson Minyan FundA gift by Shelley RothIn appreciation of Misheberach by Isaak KhantsisIMO Lois Brown by Esther Garson, and Steve & Renee HochmanIMO Judy Gladstein; IMO Joe Brown; IMO Goldie Vinocur; IMO Lois Botwin; and IMO Harry Vinocur by Kenneth, Natalie, Erin and Randi Vinocur, and Andrew WhiteIMO Amy Lee by Lynn & Adele SheftelIMO Lois Brown by Stuart & Cheryl Garson
barry garson Memorial FundIMO Barry Garson by Nancy Schlachet
benjamin Louis Powers Memorial FundIMO Benjamin Louis Powers by Lou & Tammy Powers
bess & Maury Feren Humanitarian FundIMO Max Feren; and IMO Asher Feren by Maury Feren
Bresky Family Special Needs FundFor Norm Bresky's speedy recovery by Chuck & Lee AppleIMO Bernard Schultz by Gary & Susanne Katz, and Norman & Toby Bresky
Bruce Brown Bar/Bat Mitzvah FundIMO Ursula Kuepfer by Michael & Cindy Duber
Cantor Misha Pisman Discretionary FundIn appreciation of Cantor Pisman by David, Jessica & Alex Roth, Ronald & Ilene Lorig, Lillian Rubin, and Sharon EichenbaumIMO Harry Samuels by Marla Schwartz
College outreach FundIHO Lee & Chuck Apple's new grandson, Eli, by Stuart & Roberta SearsIMO Julia Sussman by Stuart & Roberta Sears
Cultural art Fund for senior adultsIMO Cyril Marcuson by Dorie Sopher
Cynthia L. goffman Memorial FundIMO Gladys Fine by Ira Goffman
Deborah Cohen Memorial FundIMO Deborah Cohen by Rebecca Long
Dr. alex rubins Library Plaque FundIHO Betty Rubin's birthday by Michael & Sherry Milner
Dr. Carl & Frieda snider Library Plaque FundIMO Herbert Fried by Fred & Marcia Mervis, and Lois Friedman
Dr. Charles Long Memorial FundA gift by Rebecca Long
Dr. Erwin Levin adult Hebrew Education FundIMO Fred Messing by Lillian Rubin, Marty & Mary Jatlow, and Tena Tarler Rosner
Ellerin Landscape & Garden FundIMO Bernie Gelb by Bruce Schwartz & Shelley RothIMO William Brenner by Jerry & Roz Ellerin
Ezra & Tzivia Galili FundIn appreciation of Gadi Galili by Beth & Chris Young, Lillian Rubin, Ronald & Ilene Lorig, and Earl Pike & Elizabeth KleinIn appreciation of Gadi Galili and IHO his 13th year at Park Synagogue by Steven & Giselle LanderIMO Bernard Shultz by Ronald & Carol Savrin, and the Friedman familyIMO William Johnson by the Friedman family
Harry & terry adell Memorial Fund for PswrsIHO the birth of Dr. & Mrs. Jay Joseph's new grandson, Dov Gavriel, by Richard & Marcie Zeiger
Harvey & Millie klein Educational FundIMO Shirley Traeger by Leslie Klein RosenIMO Edith Friedman by Steve & Judy Willensky
Herman & Lois brown anniversary FundIMO Lois Brown by Aileen Arnson, Bucky & Gloria Shewitz, David Brown, Leslie Klein Rosen, Selig & Faye Strassman, Steve & Judy Willensky, and The Ohio State Bar Association
Hot 'n Hearty FundA gift by David & Judy Kaufman
Hunger/Mitzvah FundFor Ivan Platt's speedy recovery by Dennis & Katie CahnWishing Norm Bresky a speedy recovery by Marcia KorensteinIn appreciation of Cheryl Bellamy by Park Synagogue SisterhoodIHO Mina Saidel's birthday by Alice RothIHO Beverly & Sanford Gill's wedding anniversary by Beverly DavisIMO Alex Weiss by Ellen PetlerIMO Bernard Schultz; IMO Fred Messing; IMO Margaret Schwartz; and IMO Shirley Gabaeff by Gary & Ellen PetlerIMO Lois Brown by Isabelle ZuckermanIMO Kathleen Kess by Leonard & Heddy RabeIMO Faye Gottfried; and IMO Fred Messing by Marcia KorensteinIMO Andrea Woldman by Nadalane Bloch, Andrea & Ned Vederman and familyIMO Bernard Shultz by Steve & Loree Potash
ida & Dr. Herman weinberg FundIMO Donna Gross by Harriet Morris
Leonard & Lillian Ratner Day Camp FundIMO Nat Greenspan by Jay & Hope Fromson
Jean & Lewis Katz Library Plaque FundIMO Irving Berman; IMO Joseph Cohen; IMO Bernard Shultz; and IMO Edith Friedman by Debbie & Ken Traeger and family
Jerry Millman Minyan FundIMO Irv Kamenir; and IMO Jerry Millman by Dan & Paula HermanIMO Dorothy Turoff by JoAnn Millman
Julius & Doris kramer Jewish Music FundWishing Dale Kramer a speedy recovery by Randy & Elise SchwartzIHO Martin Krasney's birthday by Steve & Ellen YoungIMO Bernard Udelson by Doris KramerIMO Lois Brown by Doris Kramer and familyIMO Rose Gelb; and IMO Joseph Cohen by Steve & Ellen Young
Louis & Mollie newman oneg shabbat FundIMO Lois Brown by Judith Kramer and familyIMO Julia Sussman by Roger & Sylvia Kramer
Lynn and barry r. Chesler Educational Endowment FundIHO Barry Chesler's birthday by Nancy Levy & Jerry YosowitzWishing Norm Bresky a speedy and healthy recovery by Barry & Lynn CheslerIn appreciation of Marsha & Jim Spitz for their wonderful hospitality and delicious dinner by Barry & Lynn CheslerIHO the wedding anniversaries of: Jodi & Jeremy Audino; Hannah & Daniel Singerman; Nancy & Jonathan Shanes; Adrienne & Harvey Siegel; Nancy & Larry Bell; Rhoda & Shia Shapiro; Marcia & Jim Yasinow; Marcia & Ernest Kline; Rosalyn & Morris Meclovsky; Helena & Thomas Farkas; Norma & Marty Markowitz; and Aliki & Peter Rzepka by Barry & Lynn CheslerIHO the birth of Sophie Alice Brown by Barry & Lynn Chesler IHO Joan Wittenberg as new chair of the Women's Division for Israel Bonds by Barry & Lynn CheslerIHO the birth of Reid Irving Lerman by Barry & Lynn Chesler
Maxine & N. Herschel Koblenz FundIMO Edmund Koblenz by Herschel Koblenz
Miriam & Sol Brooks Leadership FundIMO Morton Reed; and IMO Rose "Ruth" Gelb by Richard & Jackie BrooksIMO Miriam Brooks by Richard Brooks
nashim Education Fund for womenIHO Adrienne & Harvey Siegel's wedding anniversary by Cheryl SiegelIHO Jennifer Cohen's Bat Mitzvah by David RothIHO Rabbi Marcus' 13 years at Park Synagogue by Scott & Carol BurgIMO Bernard Schultz by Bruce & Sharon Epstein, and Chuck & Lee Apple
norma golub Felman FundA gift by Jeffrey FelmanA gift by Marvin Felman
Rae & Harry Tucker Senior Transportation FundIMO Bessie Garber; IMO Zelda Spector; IMO Ruth Friedman; and IMO Harry & Rae Tucker by Dr. & Mrs. Leonard TuckerIMO Charles Siegel by Howard & Sara Tucker
Prayer Book FundIMO Sydney Savrin by Carol & Ronald Savrin
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Library Program FundA gift by Richard & Bess KaplanIMO Cantor Ben Epstein by Aileen AppleIMO Elaine Kominsky by Alan KominskyIMO Lillian Ratner; and IMO Leonard Ratner by Albert & Audrey RatnerIMO Pearl Bellin by Allan BellinIMO Peter Berkman by Annabel BerkmanIMO Ruth Kaye by Barbara Kaye BesserIMO Sofia Stanovskiy; and IMO Matvey Voll by Bella ZlatinaIMO Abe Naparstek; and IMO Olla Davis Krepon by Belleruth NaparstekIMO Jack Hibshman by Bernard & Sherrie BenjaminIMO Morris R. Goldstein by Bernice GoldsteinIMO Lillian Herman; and IMO Sol Herman by Bob & Nancy HermanIMO Dr. Jeffrey Arenswald by Bob Turoff & Maxine LeikinIMO Edward English, Jr. by Bonnie BuschIMO David Gitman by Boris & Nadejda GitmanIMO Aaron Greenberg by Boris GreenbergIMO Norman Bash by Brian BashIMO Fernanda Friedman by Bruce & Rita MandelIMO Norman Leibow by Carol LeibowIMO Jerome Barron by Charlene B. ChelnickIMO Leighton A. Rosenthal by Charlotte KramerIMO Harry Alter by Charlotte RubinIMO Sam Weingart; IMO Jenny Weingart; IMO Celia Elk; and IMO Irving Elk by Dave & Marilyn ElkIMO Sylvia Schwartz by David & Shelly CamienerIMO Daniel Innenberg by David RothIMO Evelyn Marshall by Debbie MalkinIMO Harry Boxerbaum by Dr. & Mrs. Bernard BoxerbaumIMO Michael Ellis by Ed & Marilyn EllisIMO Victor Zalipsky by Efraim & Fanya ZalipskyIMO Frank Horowitz by Eileen HorowitzIMO Ruth S. Krause by Elayne FromsonIMO Ezra Sacks by Elayne KwaitIMO Louis Hollander by Eric, Mimi, and Jacob HollanderIMO Elly Goldberger by Erika G. MarksIMO Avery Meckler by Esther MecklerIMO Abraham Schwarz by Estra GrantIMO Taba Gitarts by Fenya GutartsIMO Edward Silver by Floyd & Karen SilverIMO Bennett Levine by Fred Levine & Janine MartynIMO Joseph Siegel by Gloria ShewitzIMO Mort Wilson by Hal & Margie BogartIMO Pamela Rosen; IMO Lillian Lowry; IMO Dr. Leo Diamond; IMO Nathan Diamond; and IMO Jack Diamond by Harlan DiamondIMO Irvin Cohen by Harley CohenIMO Jeanette Kaiman by Harold KaimanIMO Gladys Bogart by Helen BogartIMO Moise Krispi by Henriette KrispiIMO Lee Schneider by Herbert & Rhoda AginIMO Gertrude Pearlman by Herbert PearlmanIMO Betty Freedman Cohen by Howard & Anita CohenIMO Morris Bram by Howard BramIMO Bernard Zuckerman by Isabelle ZuckermanIMO Carl Pearlstein by Jack PearlsteinIMO Mae K. Marks by Jeffrey MarksIMO Florene Lloyd by Jerry & Estelle Gerson
IMO Gordon Greitzer; and IMO Robert Shall by Joan & Jeff Shall and childrenIMO Beatrice Glass by Joel GlassIMO Louis Wallach by Judith FingerIMO Melvyn Rapaport by Judy SchermerIMO Marshall Newman by Kandi FriedmanIMO William J. Kraus by Ken & Terri KrausIMO M. Mack Goldberg; and IMO Miriam Manson Goldberg by Ken GoldbergIMO Sidney Schusterman by Kevin & Andrea YoungIMO Myron Gezts by Klara RozichneruIMO Ida Horwitz by Larry & Helen HorwitzIMO Raye Dwosh by Leslie & Donna GlazerIMO Lawrence Richter by Leslie HolzIMO Shirley Scher by Lori HartIMO Lillian Eisenberg by Marc SilversteinIMO Emma Vinocur by Marcy JoublancIMO Milton Gottlieb by Marian SederIMO Eva Wieder by Michael, Miriam and Heather WiederIMO Perlya Shvartshteyn by Mikhael & Ida GrinbergIMO Arkadi Rekhson by Mila GershonIMO Hilda Volk; IMO Bella Kadish; and IMO Phineas Kadish by Mimi HollanderIMO Betty Fink by Mina SaidelIMO Harry B. Levine; and IMO Sadie Avner by Miriam AvnerIMO Toben Michael Shultz by Miriam RoseIMO David Schatz by Miriam Schatz & Cory LuzarIMO Roslyn Wolf; and IMO Sydney Zehman by Nancy WolfIMO Irving Barron by Norma BarronIMO Solomon Kahn by Norma KotlerIMO Lillian Gaylin by Renee KurlandIMO Marion Snow by Renee, Aaron, Michael and Norman SnowIMO Jerome Ratner by Richard RatnerIMO Arthur Nyer by Rita GillIMO Alfred Marks by Robert & Helen MarksIMO Sandra Fein by Robert FeinIMO Lillian Weiss by Robert Weiss & Lacey RothIMO Eva Bernstein by Sam & Elaine FiamanIMO Rosalyn Sukenik; and IMO Leslie Wolf by Sanford & Libby WolfIMO Mae Strassman by Selig & Faye StrassmanIMO Esther Miller by Sharon EichenbaumIMO Kathleen Frieder by Sol SherwinIMO Magda Greenfield by Stephen & Barbara SomogyiIMO William B. Willensky; and IMO Gertrude Willensky Sussman by Steve & Judy WillenskyIMO Carolyn Gottlieb by Steve GottliebIMO Joseph L. Shaffer by Stuart & Elaine ShafferIMO Louis Kline by Stuart & Terri KlineIMO Isaack Apatov; and IMO Alexandr Apatov by Sura GoldbergIMO June Levey by Susan GrainesIMO Gitl Bron by Susanna BronIMO Morry Malcmacher by Sylvia Malcmacher KramerIMO Florence Leuchtag by the Friedman familyIMO Alex Kurland by the Kurland familyIMO Margaret Schwartz by the Leikin familyIMO Lena Gelb by vic GelbIMO Albert Heller by William HellerIMO Roza Vaysman by Yelik VaysmanIMO Regina Friedman Lewkowicz by Zvi Lewkowicz
terry & sanford Juntoff Library Plaque FundIMO Sandy Juntoff by Ronald & Ilene LorigIMO Samuel Temerlies; and IMO Mildred Babick by Terry Juntoff
Park Synagogue Programs & ServicesIHO the birth of Sophie Alice Brown by William & Annette FriedsonIMO Bernard Schultz by Donald & Mary Perlmutter, and Tena Tarler RosnerIMO Bette Lichaw by Edward & Joanne KrausIMO Elyse Eisen Barson by Leah Merritt-MervineIMO Rose Gelb by Mimi & Danny KaronIMO Tsafrira Reed; and IMO Morton Reed by Wendy & Dan Dobres
Rabbi Joshua Skoff Discretionary FundA gift by Jon & Rachel MesterA gift by The Esther and Hyman Rapport Philanthropic TrustIn appreciation of Rabbi Skoff by Beth & Chris Young; David, Jessica and Alex Roth; Ronald & Ilene Lorig; and Sanford & Molly FriedsonIn appreciation of The Park Synagogue clergy by Jill, Gary, Drew and Kevin CappyIHO the Bar Mitzvah of Cyrus Young by Cheryl Siegel, and Maurice & Frances HellerIHO my Aliyah by David GoldfingerIHO Samuel Milner's Aliyah by Michael & Sherry MilnerIHO the marriage of Joanne & Richard Prober's son Daniel by Sanford & Molly FriedsonIMO Bernard Gelb by Carolyne & Paul Bloch; Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Silver; Ilene & Doug Friedman; Jeffrey M. Scheinberg; Marti & Jeff Davis; Mary Rosenberg Berkowitz; Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Seed; Neil & Enid Gurney; Reuben & Elaine Lopatin; and Robert & Sharon SustarIMO Lois Brown by Doris Heller Cramer; Elmer & Eudie Paull; Ernest & Marcia Kline; Jim & Debbie StrassmanIMO Michael Shafran; IMO Ruth Gelb; and IMO Elyse Barson by Edie & Cal BlockIMO Margaret Schwartz by Gert WinerIMO Melvyn Diamond by Helene DiamondIMO Michael Shafran by Howard & Anita CohenIMO Jerry Stein by Jamie & Sharon Lebovitz; and Lorie Gelb, Mark Silverman and Arielle SilvermanIMO Ruth Gelb by Martin & Sandi HorwitzIMO Dr. Bernard Shultz by Miriam & Daniel Rose
rabbi sharon Marcus Discretionary FundIn appreciation of Rabbi Marcus by David Egar; Debbie & Ken Traeger and family; Marsha Padwa; Ronald & Ilene Lorig; Wendy & Steven Fox; and Miriam FriedIn appreciation of Rabbi Marcus and IHO her 13th year at Park Synagogue by Steven & Giselle LanderIHO Rabbi Marcus' 13th year at Park Synagogue by Jeffrey & Elin YoungIMO Dr. Bernard Shultz by Miriam & Daniel Rose
Ralph & Mary Garson Library Shelf FundIMO Ralph Garson by Brian Garson and Mary Garson
ruth & Carl Jacobs Library shelf FundIMO Frances Glaser by Ruth Jacobs
Senkfor Family Educational Scholarship FundIMO Lee Schneider by Sheila Farkas
the Marilyn H. berger Memorial FundIMO Kathy Kess; IMO Leonard "Label" Kirschenbaum; and IMO Lois Brown by Alan & Bonni BergerIMO Kathleen Kess by Mr. Irving Berger
wolf religious school Discretionary FundA gift by Mr. & Mrs. Charles MintzIMO Morton Reed by Jon & Jodi Eisengart, and Terri KlineIMO Elizabeth Landesman; and IMO Dr. William B. Landesman by Martha Vinocur
tHE Park synagogUE bULLEtin(USPS 422-060) Periodicals Postage Paid at Cleveland, Ohio
Joshua Hoffer Skoff, Senior RabbiLeighton A. Rosenthal Chair in Rabbinics Sharon Young Marcus, Associate Rabbi
Milton b. rube, Rabbi-in-ResidenceMisha Pisman, Cantor
Gadi Galili, Ritual DirectorKenneth Anthony, Executive Director
teri rube Hochberg, Director of EducationKim lausin, Preschool Director
Ellen Petler, Membership and Program Director; Judy Kaufman, Development Director, Jenni Thomas, Communications Director/
Bulletin Editor; Dan Polster, Confirmation Class Coordinator; Michael Rubin, Day Camp Director; Rev. Eli Z. Levy, Ritual Director Emeritus.
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oFFiCErsPresident ......................................... Andrew E. randallV.P. – Administration .............................. barbara MillerV.P. – Communications .......................... Sharon lebovitzV.P. – Education / Youth ......................... David KaufmanV.P. – Membership ................................... Frederic levine, M.d. V.P. – Special Projects ............................. Judy Klein willenskyTreasurer ................................................... Ira GoffmanRecording Secretary ............................... lisa cynamon MayersLegal Counsel .................................. david Adler
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JoIn GAdI GALILI For AnISrAEL dIScoVEry TrIP
June 16 - June 27, 2013See Israel through the eyes of an Israeli! All ages are welcome – a great trip for inter-generational family groups!
We’ll visit cities of both biblical and modern day importance including Tel Aviv, Tzefat, Tiberias, Beit Shean, and Jerusalem.
Estimated Cost: $4300 per person$500 deposit per person required to hold space.
More information will be available soon. To provide a meaningful experience for all participants, trip size is limited.
For more information, contact Melissa Fien-Simchon in Gadi's office at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155 or [email protected].
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A New Perspective on Saying ‘NO’ and setting Limits
Thursday, February 7 • 7:00 pm • Park Synagogue EastPresented by Randi B. Wolfe, Ph.D
Please join us for coffee, pastry and an adults-only educational evening for Park Preschool and Park Synagogue
families facing the challenges of raising young children.
Our presenter, Randi B. Wolfe, has more than 35 years of experience as a leader and trainer in early childhood, family
support, parenting education and teacher preparation. She offers both theoretical and practical understanding of children and families, having taught preschool, directed a
childcare center and developed and directed a community-based family support center.
This evening is free and open to the community - feel free to bring your friends.
Please rSvP by Monday, February 5th by calling Park Preschool at (216) 831-5363, ext. 203 or emailing
