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JANUARY 2013

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CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM KOL SHALOM2

MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY SHABBAT CELEBRATIONFRIDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 18, SPECIAL 8:00PM TIMEour synagogue will join with our African American neighbors, led by Reverend

Dr. Clifford Johnson of Shiloh Baptist Church, to commemorate thebirthday of slain Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s

life fills me with awe; his death fills me with sadness. The image of Dr. King walkingarm in arm with the late Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heshel, in the front row of marchers atSelma back in 1968, represented the pinnacle of Black-Jewish relations in this country.

In a dramatic presentation we perform each year, Reverend Johnson will read the wordsof Dr. King, I will read the words of Dr. King’s beloved friend, Rabbi A.J. Heschel,while Pastor Cheryl Jensen of Peninsula-McCabe United Methodist Church willshare the memories of Susanna Heschel, daughter of Rabbi Heschel. In our worktogether, over these past three years, we have begun to lead our respective communitiesanew, in a relationship based on friendship, respect and understanding among ourrespective Black and Jewish, Jewish and Christian communities.

In an effort to strengthen these friendships, we have once again been asked to participate in the Mentoring Program atWarner Elementary School. If you have already participated and want to reconnect with your student from last year, this isnow possible. If you have never participated before, now is the time to start. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator MariHorsie, at 302-651-2740, ext. 161, and she will send you out an application form and coordinate a one-hour weekly slot foryou.

Both King and Heschel truly understood each other and the needs of each other’s communities. They both appreciated theirresponsibilities to lead their fellow Blacks and Jews to work together to reform American society, based on theirunderstanding of Biblical scripture.

Moses was such an important Biblical role model for both King and for Heschel. It was this mutual appreciation and use ofMoses in their respective sermons, speeches and writings that bonded these two men in their holy work. At the 1963Conference on Racism, Heschel said, “At the first conference on religion and race, the main participants were Pharaoh andMoses. Moses’ words were: ‘Thus says the Lord, the G-d of Israel, let My people go that they may celebrate a feast to Me.’While Pharaoh retorted, ‘Who is the Lord, that I should heed this voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, andmoreover I will not let Israel go.”

Rabbi Heschel then linked this Biblical passage directly to the plight faced by African Americans back in the early 60's.

He wrote: “The outcome of that summit meeting has not come to an end. Pharaoh is not ready to capitulate. The exodusbegan, but it is far from having been completed. In fact, it was far easier for the children of Israel to cross the Red Sea thanfor a Negro to cross certain university campuses.” Heschel said that “racism is worse than idolatry. Racism is satanism,unmitigated evil.” Remember when Heschel is saying this. He was speaking out at a time when many universities wouldnot welcome Blacks on to their campuses, when segregation was an accepted policy in many states in this country.

Believing that King’s use of the Exodus story to further African-American Civil Rights would be strengthened if he were toparticipate in a Passover celebration, Heschel invited King and his wife to his family’s Seder, to take place on April 16 th. Amere thirteen days and an assassin’s bullet separated Dr. King and Rabbi Heschel from moving their relationship to the nextlevel, and moving their two communities closer together.

Please join Reverend Dr. Clifford Johnson, Pastor Cheryl Jensen, and other clergy for our Dr. King BirthdayShabbat Celebration Friday night, 8:00pm, January 18.

Rabbi Michael Beals

OUR RABBI

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EMMANUEL DINING HALLFEBRUARY 7, MARCH 7 and APRIL 7

Once again its that time of year - time for CBS's turnto cook a hot, nutritious meal for the neediest inour community at Emmanuel Dining Hall. Our

dates are Thursdays, February and March 7; andSunday, April 7. No Passover days this year! And aSunday for all of you working folk who want to help!

We are in need of volunteers to cook or purchase desserts(home-baked or store-bought), and volunteers to cook and/or serve on those dates. Volunteers are also needed to pickup chicken from Shoprite and deliver the day before (forthe Thursday dates). Any donations to help cover costs ofchicken are equally appreciated (send your checks to theMen's Club).

If you are interested in volunteering, please call/e-mail me.

Thank you!Elaine Schmerling(302) [email protected]

OUR MENS CLUB

Community Game Night - Horse races, Chinese auction,parlor games, food and friends will all come together asCBS hosts this event on Saturday, January 19 from 7:00to 10:00pm. Join us for a fun night with the rest of theJewish community. This event is brought to you by Men’sClub and Sisterhood in collaboration with congregationsAdas Kodesch Shel Emeth and Beth Emeth. Contact PeteHazen, [email protected], for more information.

Big Game on the Big Screen (rhymes with “looper roll”)5:30pm, Sunday, February 3, 2013. Join us as we watchthe game on a movie theater-sized screen accompanied bya great sound system, great friends, and plenty to eat anddrink in the CBS Social Hall. Italian Pasta Dinner (bothmeat and vegetarian options), snacks, soda, and water willbe served. Movies and games for kids and non-footballfans. An event for the entire family. $10/adult, $5/child,$25/family max. Beer and wine sold separately. RSVPrequested by calling David Fruchtman at 383.5126 oremail [email protected]. Walk-ins welcome.

Men's Club Annual Membership Breakfast - 10:00am,Sunday, March 10, 2013 in the Social Hall. Schmoozewith friends old and new... and ones you haven't met yet!Enjoy a complimentary Jewish soul food breakfast. Learnmore about Men's Club upcoming events. Meet the newofficers for the coming year. Guest speaker, Joel Glazier - arenowned Beatles expert - will speak about the history ofthe Beatles and their connection to Judaism.

HEBREW SCHOOL HAPPENINGS

CBS HEBREW SCHOOL CELEBRATES HANUKKAH!

Our students celebrated Hanukkah as a school on Sunday, December 9th! We invited our friendsfrom Adas Kodesh to join our Hebrew School for the fun-filled day! We started the day with aschool-wide sing-along session followed by a reading of Eric Kimmel’s, Hershel and the

Hanukkah Goblins. Students were then divided into teams and rotated between four stations: HanukkahJewPardy, Dreidel, Hanukkah cookie decorating, and Hanukkah card decorating. The program endedwith a school-wide game of Hanukkah-themed Bingo led by parent volunteer, Falana Walls. Upondismissal, students enjoyed sufganiyot (jelly donuts) and levivot (latkes) sponsored by the Men’s Club.The school-wide Hanukkah celebration served as a fun and hands-on assessment of the learning that tookplace in classes during the month leading up to the holiday as well as an opportunity for students andparents to enjoy some Hanukkah fun together.

The following Tuesday 12/11, the Hebrew School met at the Kutz Home to brighten up Hanukkah for the elderly and sick.We sang songs and blessings over the Hanukkah candles and handed out Hanukkah cards that were made at the HebrewSchool celebration the previous Sunday. Students came away from the experience learning about the importance of bikkurcholim (visiting the sick) and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness).

We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped to plan our Hanukkah celebration and Kutz Home visit.Your support and energy are invaluable!

B’Shalom,Cantor Elisa Abrams, Education DirectorDan Berkowitz, VP of Education

Daniel Berkowitz

Be sure to see photos on pages 6 and 7

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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OUR CANTOR

SHABBAT SHIRA: A SHABBAT OF SONG

The chanting of Parashat Beshallach, specifically Exodus, Chapter 15, has alwaysbeen one of my favorite moments in the Jewish year, and not only because it wasmy Bat Mitzvah Parasha. This weekend in the Jewish calendar is often called

Shabbat Shira (Shabbat of Song) because we chant Shirat HaYam (the Song of the Sea).This is the famous passage that recounts the experience of crossing the Red Sea intofreedom. When the Israelites crossed the sea safely, they praised G-d triumphantly anddeclared their faith through this poem we call Shirat HaYam. If you happen to bebrowsing through a Torah, this is one of the easiest portions to spot because of itsunique layout. The poem is in a brick on half-brick formation. Although this passagecomes up in Parashat Beshallach (usually landing in January or February), it is apassage that many Jews chant every morning during the Pesukei D’Zimra service. Thispassage is also chanted on the seventh day of Pesach because it is a time when weremember the miraculous exodus from the many years of slavery in Egypt. Perhaps themost famous excerpt from Shirat HaYam is:

Mi Chamocha Ba-eilim Adonai?Mi Kamocha nedar ba-kodesh,Norah tehillot oseh feleh?

Who is like You, Adonai, among all that is worshipped?Who is like You, majestic in holiness,Awesome in splendor, working wonders?

We chant this excerpt every morning in the Shacharit service and every evening in the Ma’ariv service. I believe that thefrequency that it appears in our liturgy says something about the importance of the text. Had G-d not rescued us at the sea,we might not be here today.

Perhaps what sticks out most to me about Shirat HaYam is the special melody we sing it to. The melody, one of the mostancient melodies of our tradition, has two parts, A and B, and it is associated with the journeys of our people. Weincorporate this special melody each time G-d’s name is mentioned. This melody is so special to our people that we not onlysing it when we chant Exodus Chapter 15, but also when we read about the seven days of creation, the Israelites’ journeysthrough the wilderness, and also when we say Hazak Hazak V’Nithazek! (“Be strong, be strong, and may we bestrengthened!) each time we finish reading one of the Books of the Torah. It is traditional for congregants to rise and singthis song joyously, as if we were standing on the banks of the sea having personally experienced the miracle. I rememberthe first time I chanted this text on my Bat Mitzvah. As the entire congregation rose, I felt as if we were the Israelitescelebrating the moment when G-d rescued us at the sea. There are two forms of the Shirat HaYam melody: Ashkenazic andSephardic. I would venture to guess that our congregation is more familiar with the Ashkenazic version which is often sungin the form of a call and response melody. Many have described the Ashkenazic variation to sound free flowing andimprovisatory and the Sephardic variation to sound more metrical and structured. Although one might say that theAshkenazic and Sephardic versions sound quite different, when looking at both melodies notated, it becomes apparent thatboth melodies are closely related; however, it is unclear which of the two melodies came first.

This year, Parashat Beshallach falls on Saturday, January 26th. I hope that you all will come to service at CongregationBeth Shalom to hear this unique moment chanted to the ancient Shirat Hayam melody. If you would like to learn to sing thespecial Shirah melody, please stop by my office! My door is always open!

Cantor Elisa Abrams

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 9:30AM

SHABBAT SHIRA:A SHABBAT OF SONG

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Special thanks to Mark Lipman and Donna Harlev for takingphotos of our Chanukah Happenings. Photos taken at the

Kutz Home and Hebrew School Hanukkah Party

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GOT KIDDUSH?hrv[ Nya xmq Nya MaIm en kemach ein Torah“Without sustenance there is no Torah” –Pirkei Avot 3:21

This year your dues statement includes a new addition—a request for a voluntary$36.00 contribution to help sponsor onegs and kiddushes when there is no “event”

or sponsor available on a given Shabbat.

Fiscal restraints over the past few years have not permitted funding from our general budget for this laudable tradition. It isa time-honored Jewish value, beginning with the first Jews, Abraham and Sarah, to provide hospitality. We would like tooffer at least a basic oneg or kiddush for our guests as well as our congregants on every Shabbat. Beth Shalom strives to bea warm and caring congregation. In addition to providing “sustenance,” the time spent following services promotesdiscussion and socializing. All donations will be tracked separately and only used for the purpose of providing onegs andkiddushes. Please consider this additional contribution.

GET INVOLVED

FREE DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEEEvery Sunday morning during Hebrew School

M any congregants might have noticed a welcomeaddition to our beautiful atrium most HebrewSchool Sunday mornings. The newly

established CBS Coffee Cafe has been featuring freepremium Dunkin Donuts coffee, a variety of non-dairyflavored creamers, a wide selection of traditional andherbal tea, as well as copies of the New York Times,Philadelphia Inquirer and the WeekendEdition of the Wall Street Journal. TheCafe also provides free WIFI access aswell as the opportunity for congregants tosocialize. If you haven't had theopportunity to stop by, please do so. It isour intention to expand the offerings of theCafe by offering bagels, muffins andvariety of fresh fruit, but only if youcontinue to support the Cafe by takingadvantage of all it has to offer. The Cafe is free to all BethShalom members thanks to the generous support of its pastand current sponsors including Bob Berman and theHouse of Watches and the Walls Family. If you wouldlike to be a monthly sponsor, please e-mail or see DanielBerkowitz at [email protected]

GAME NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The second Annual Community Game & Derby Night, co-sponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom, Adas KodeschShel Emeth and Congregation Beth Emeth, will be held this year at Congregation Beth Shalom on Saturdayevening, January 19. Bring your own card and table games, or bet on the horses to win fun money. The evening

will culminate with a Chinese auction. It will be a blast! We are looking for volunteers to help the evening run smoothly.We need help with food preparation, ticket preparation, greeting, beverage sales, game set-up and supervision, and clean-up. If you're interested, please contact Linda Sigman: [email protected].

SECOND FRIDAY SHABBAT

Dear Congregants:

During the last year, we have had many wonderful “SecondFriday” Shabbat services, and hopefully you have joined usfor worship, song and discussion in our beautifulsynagogue. Our services have included a history of theJews of Spain and Italy with an introduction of Sephardicmelodies; a history of the Jews of France; an account ofbeing Jewish in Dixie; our new Cantor’s journey to BethShalom; and other equally intriguing discussions.

Among topics planned for the coming year are acongregant’s pilgrimage to discover her Greek roots; acongregant’s Jewish journeys; a report from Jerusalem onHadassah’s Centennial Anniversary; a personal account ofthe Jews of South Africa; and other guest speakers. Someof these discussions will be led by our Rabbi as well assome by individual congregants and guest speakers. Weinvite you to share your Jewish life experiences, or if youhave a topic or speaker that you would like included forfuture “Second Fridays” please contact Marv Cytron [email protected].

Join us at 8:00pm on the second Friday of each month, andwe hope to see you for prayer, discussion, fellowship, andour tasty onegs.

B’Shalom,The “Second Friday” CommitteeSue and Marv Cytron, Frances and Steven Klein,Marlene and Larry Ornston, and Cindi Viviano

CBS COFFEE CAFE

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A QUIZ…???

A movie trivia quiz as we welcome next month’s KraftEducational Foundation’s Speaker, Rabbi Charles Simon.

The movies the “Jazz Singer” and “Fiddler on the Roof”were based on what short stories and by what author(s)?

How many versions of the Jazz Singer were produced andtheir stars?

What episode takes place in both films that introducesRabbi Simon’s topic?

“Would you go to Chelsea’s Wedding?”

First correct answer… receives an addition to your homelibrary Reply to [email protected] by January 10th.

Answers and winner in next month’s Kol Shalom(sorry, Clergy, Kraft Trustees and Kol Shalom editors ineligible to win)

KRAFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WELCOME NEW FAMILIES

Hilary and Steve Neumann

F R I D AY, J A N U A R Y 2 5 , 2 0 1 3

5:45pm - Early Gathering for Light Nosh & Schmooze6:15pm - Kabbalat Shabbat Musical Service (EARLY TIME)

7:15pm - Dinner as our Celebration Continues$5/person, $18/family, free for our New Member Honorees

RSVP to the Synagogue Office by January 18Final payments by January 21

All members invited.

MAZEL TOV

To Samantha Fruchtman on her appointment as Managerof Administrative Projects at Bloom Metz Consulting.

To Shira Beals and the Children of Albert EinsteinAcademy in their Chanukah production, Moishe’s Miracle.

To Jessica Imber on her work as a Production Assistantfor the Requiem for 9/11 Program.

To the Beth Shalom Adult Choir and Cantor ElisaAbrams in the Music School of Delaware’s holiday

program held at Congregation Beth Emeth.

To Julia Frank in the holiday production of Babes inToyland held at the Delaware Children’s Theater.

Got a mazel to share? E-mail it [email protected] and we will add it here.

Submissions due by the 10th of every month.

For families with young children - Join other CBSfamilies for stories, songs, crafts, and snack.

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FOR CBS WOMEN OF ALL AGES!

The Sisterhood’s mission is to encourage increased involvement and activism inthe synagogue among women of all ages through friendship, support and mitzvot. We

provide social, educational, philanthropic and spiritual activities in addition to supportingthe synagogue by way of fundraising, member recruitment and operational assistance.

How can YOU Become a Sisterhood Member or Renew Your Dues?

We welcome you to JOIN Sisterhood for 2013 or to renew your annual dues now for 2013. Simply go to the Sisterhoodpage of the CBS website (www.bethshalomwilmington.org/sisterhood) and use the Paypal link for Membership!

Sisterhood is changing its "year" to better reflect our planning and scheduling since we tend to follow the Hebrew yearand not the calendar year. Your 2013 dues will take you through September 30, 2013. Starting next year, 2013,Sisterhood Dues will be due by October 1 to be considered a member for our 2014 Annual Membership Kickoff Event.

For more information, contact:President, Suzanne Burcat at (302) 234.2156 [email protected] orVP of Membership, Debbie Nachlis at (302) 475.3429 [email protected]

Sisterhood Bookclub:

On February 10, at 10:00am at CBS,Falana Walls will lead us in a discussion of the

book The Rabbi's Daughter by Reva Mann.Looking forward to seeing you there for a great

discussion and light refreshments.

Mishloach Manot:

Planning has begun! If you have ideas forimproving the program/gift, or you simply wantto help us, please contact Suzanne Burcat at

[email protected].

Community Game Night (Volunteers Welcomed!)

Congregation Beth Shalom, Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth and Congregation Beth Emeth invite you to join the funat OUR Shul on Saturday, January 19th at 7:00 pm!

Bring your own card and table games, or bet on the horses to win play money. Theevening will culminate with a Chinese Auction. The more play money you win, themore Chinese Auction tickets you will receive.

Included in the admission price of $10 will be a light supper, and play money. Beerand wine will be available at a nominal price. Be sure to RSVP by January 14 th,before the price increases to $12 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the doorfor $12. Contact the CBS office to make your reservation 302-654-4462. You canalso purchase tickets online through Paypal on the Sisterhood page of the CBSwebsite!

OUR SISTERHOOD

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January 1Larry KleinSteve LustigReuben Walter

January 3Elaine Mendelson

January 4Ronald Cohen

January 5Edna ChaikinBarry DiznoffEli Dukart

January 6Alan LipschultzElena NormanGerald Simonowits

January 8Norma ChernekoffBetty DiznoffArthur IndenRoger LevyKarolin Lipman

January 9Elaine SteinPhilip Yates

January 10Janet BailisSteven Biener

January 11Jody BernsteinMichelle Kerzner

January 12Solomon KernerElijah Kutz

January 14Joshua GiffinDeane KattlerRoland Obstfeld

January 15Ester BalickEllin DwaresLawrence GoldsteinFrancine VenitJohn Walls

January 16Jessica KupfermanBenjamim KutzSteve Muldoon

January 17Meredith Weiss

January 18David BlumbergBecky BurrGeri BurrSamantha FruchtmanDeborah HarrisMichele MuldoonEllen Pell

January 19Merle CohenManuel PanarBarbara Yalisove

January 20Myra Goldberg

January 21Robert Dressler

January 22Martin FrankEmily Schaeffer

January 23Micah Harlev

January 24Steven Burcat

January 25Lillian WaxmanBalickEzra Walter

January 26Samantha Hughes

January 27Paul Imber

January 28James ChaikinLuca FarielloRobert Freedman

January 29Florence Budovitch

January 30Josephine Fisher

January 31Debra Nachlis

We extend Birthday and Anniversary greetings to members of our Beth Shalom Family this month. If a birthday oranniversary date was inadvertently left off, please contact the Beth Shalom Office (302-654-4462) so we canupdate our records. Mazel Tov and Best Wishes!

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Barbara & Joel Citron (1/8)Doris & Joseph Miller (1/12)Vered Nohi-Becker &Preston Becker (1/13)

Celina & Ronald Riebman (1/16)Debra & Robert Berman (1/17)Tina & Henry Heiman (1/18)Barbara &Donald Goldberg (1/22)

Elaine & Les Morganstein (1/23)Mildred & Herman Cohen (1/ 25)

Have you seen our

NEW TREE OF LIFEin the Chapel?

Honor your family members orcelebrate a special moment in yourlife with a plaque, acorn or dove.

Call Merrill Dorph, 302-654-4462,for details and pricing.

Celebrate your simcha at Congregation Beth Shalom!Call Merrill Dorph, our Executive Director, (302) 654.4462, to host an oneg or kiddush.

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19 Tevet (1/1/2013)Alex ByerManuel DruckerJacob KellemElsie KishnerIrvin SamuelsSamuel SchneiderFannie SherrHerman Swinger

20 Tevet (1/2/2013)Manya BenderskyMorris BergerCharles BlatnickMax BrandtElise Moskowitz GrossmanJudith HarowitzPearl HeilegLeah KraftIrene MudrickEthel Platt

21 Tevet (1/3/2013)Benjamin FinemanSidney JacobyRuth KrillStanley LangermanMary LazarHarriet LipschultzJacob ProtigalCharles SchagrinNathan SilverRachel TopelGeorge Weiner

22 Tevet (1/4/2013)Harold ComenskyHenrietta DombchikRose HabermanMilton HoneyEdgar RothschildFannie Zenker

23 Tevet (1/5/2013)Estelle BergPhyllis CobinBernard CohenIsrael HandelmanBernard HermanEsther KauffmanWilliam MalloyDora Montag-Farkas

24 Tevet (1/6/2013)Marvin BrawerClara CohenSarah GoldbergIda JacobyMorris KelrickMorris MilnerHarriet Hank SchnollHerbert SherrSara SteinHarry Tenner

25 Tevet (1/7/2013)Leo ChirtelHerman GoldbergMarjorie KaltPhilip RosenthalRuth SilverReuben Wolters

26 Tevet (1/8/2013)Leonard BrownSylvia Pell

27 Tevet (1/9/2013)Ann FastenJacob FinkMarie GabesGussie GoldenLydia S. KeilHelen KrasowitzSelig LesnoyHyman MatusoffMyer RubensteinFannie ShapiroKatie Tobin

28 Tevet (1/10/2013)Stanley BalickLeah BarshaRochelle BeckhoffSamuel GreenbaumBenjamin HoffmanAnn HollettFrances KirshnerAlbert OxfeldSadie RosenbaumElka SoloveichikSarah SternAaron Weissman

29 Tevet (1/11/2013)Sheila BernsteinMark FeigenWalter GreenbaumBrad PloenerMinnie ShpeenRuth Silver

1 Shevat (1/12/2013)Joseph ByerFannie FeingoldTillie HershmanJoseph LauderDina SchenkBertha Spiegal

2 Shevat (1/13/2013)Frances BerkoverPauline HassAbraham KrigsteinSydney LaubJack MeinerFlorence RothmanCecelia Stutz

3 Shevat (1/14/2013)Benjamin BackmanClara DubrowEsther FingerIrving David FinkelmanBernard GreenhouseGary LyonsGoethe MarshGeorge Yale RichmanIsador Samuels

4 Shevat (1/15/2013)Mitchell CotlerVera GitlovitzRose Remsen

5 Shevat (1/16/2013)Samuel CheslerEdice FineroskyBernard P. HeimanAnna KurfirstSidney MinushkinMorris NathanMorris SchwartzmanFannie WaxmanAbreena Wheeler

6 Shevat (1/17/2013)Michael CohenJennie CutlerBeatrice DruckerIrving EpsteinFrances KurlandJulia LevyJack Richter

7 Shevat (1/18/2013)Minnie CutlerNathan CutlerMarvin DubinSolomon FishmanRae GoldfarbHarry HirschfieldMunes LeibowitzBenjamin LewisDavid WolseyHarry Zimmerman

8 Shevat (1/19/2013)Sidney BermanChaim BrodskyPauline CohenAnn R. FineNellie GoldGeorge KaufmannRita Shaivitz

(Continued on page 15)

Did You Know ? ? ?On the Beth Shalom website, we list daily yahrzeits andyahrzeits for the following seven days. Check it out!http://www.bethshalomwilmington.org. Eulogies are alsoavailable.

It is the custom in our congregation at Shabbat Services to read aloud prior to the recitation of kaddish the names of those whoseyahrzeit occurs in the upcoming week. We are providing the names here for you, so that you can help us make a Minyan, allowingkaddish to be recited for those in mourning or whose custom it is to recite the kaddish. The Hebrew dates have been added. Listings arealso on our website for both the current day and the following seven days.

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE A BLESSING

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9 Shevat (1/20/2013)Sue CohenJohn GamielTillie LaubCharles MainReba Rubenstein

10 Shevat (1/21/2013)Morris BrooksOscar GoldbergSamuel HaradReba HershmanIsaac KrichevskySophie Rubin

11 Shevat (1/22/2013)Claire CohenLena HaberJacob HabermanEdward RothsteinSarah SchwartzmanHenry Taub

12 Shevat (1/23/2013)Irving BaskinB.C. BenjaminSarah Chesler

(Continued from page 14) Deborah CramerSylvia FriedmanMendel ShermanArlene Ufberg

13 Shevat (1/24/2013)Esther FormanNathan HeitlingerCilli PopperMinnie RodaMillard SklutMarcia SteinNorman Wolpert

14 Shevat (1/25/2013)Martin BalickFlorence LevinJeffrey RintelAbraham SchillerFrank ToorJoseph Zahn

15 Shevat (1/26/2013)Mollie AltmanNathan L. CohenBetty ComenskySarah EinJ. Harry Kauffman

Jack LobelEugene W. RogosinEly SamuelsonBenjamin Shpeen

16 Shevat (1/27/2013)Abba BackmanFrances CohenAbraham GreenstineLouis KraftNora SchickEthel SilversMark Slass

17 Shevat (1/28/2013)Harry BlumbergBen FeldmanRuth FinebergHannah L. KerpelMollie S. LebovitzLouis MassBlossom Meshbesher

18 Shevat (1/29/2013)Lore BeitmanSylvia BerlinJacob BrownSophie Budner

Charles CoopersmithJoseph GreenbaumMurry JacobsRuth MossSusie QuellerSarah ShafferGloria Strick

19 Shevat (1/30/2013)Adele AbramsLouis FingerJoseph GrossmanJoseph KanofskyJack KrasowitzSharon LeichtmanLena MandYetta PollackMax RubinJulius Yalisove

20 Shevat (1/31/2013)Lawrence AlbertBenjamin Haber

Your Name: ___________________________________

Your Address: ___________________________________

City/State Zip: ___________________________________

Your Phone: ___________________________________

Please make a contribution to the following fund:

________________________________________________

A minimum contribution of $12 is required for a tributecard and an acknowledgement in the Kol Shalom.

Make checks payable to Congregation Beth Shalom andsend to:

Congregation Beth Shalom1801 Baynard BoulevardWilmington, Delaware 19802

___ Check enclosed ___ Visa ___ Master Card

Number: ___________________ Exp. Date: _____/______

Recipient: ______________________________________

__ In honor of __ In appreciation of

__ Speedy recovery of __ In memory of

__ Marking yahrzeit of

For (Bnai Mitzvah, wedding, etc.): ___________________

________________________________________________

From: ________________________________________

Please send acknowledgment card to:

Name: ________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City/State Zip: ___________________________________

Phone: (_________)______________________________

Email: ________________________________________

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOMTRIBUTE FORM

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE A BLESSING

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Congregation Beth Shalom raises funds to support synagogue activities, programs and projects. To make a donation to anyof our existing funds, please email or call our synagogue accountant, Marlene Greenberg, at 654-4462. The minimum con-tribution to send a tribute card is $12. To establish a new fund or learn more about contributory opportunities, please callour synagogue President, Karin Karel. We appreciate your generosity.

AL BERLIN MINYAN FUNDFor Tzedakah:

Anonymous

In appreciation:Martin Karel

In memory of:Ruth Leskiwec

Ann ZweigleDaniel Lewis

Martha B. LewisMorris Zucker

Judy & Howard Zucker

BRIAN DOMBCHIK FUNDIn honor of:Andrea & Richard Levine’s NewGranddaughter, Molly Ellen

Danna & Roger LevySandy Lubaroff’s New Grand-daughter

Danna & Roger Levy

In memory of:Brian Dombchik

Rhoda & Steven DombchikLouis Dombchik

Rhoda & Steven DombchikJennifer Lipschultz

Gila & Joel LipmanMartin Lubaroff

Sandra Lubaroff & FamilyLorraine Miller

Danna & Roger LevyIda Preven

Sandra Lubaroff & Family

CANTOR ANDREW SALZER MUSICENDOWMENT FUNDIn memory of:Morris Forman

Doris & Joseph Miller

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn appreciation:

Carol Einhorn

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNMazel Tov:Jackie & Gary Harad on the Birthof Grandchildren, Beatrix & Sam-uel Levine

Ellen & Bob Meyer

In honor of:The 90th Anniversary Honorees

Ellen & Bob MeyerDavid Alonzo’s Bar Mitzvah

Berta Kerr

Andrew & Jessica Levin’sMarriage

Ellen & Bob Meyer

In memory of:Sidney Cohen

Shirley E. CohenBernard G. Greenberg

Ruth GreenbergFrances & Steven Klein & Family

Arnold KerrBerta Kerr

Jennifer LipschultzKarolin & Mark Lipman

CONGREGATION FUNDSpeedy Recovery:Joan Cherrin

Miriam & George FeldmanMell Pell

Elaine Schmerling & Warren Butt

In honor of:Estelle & Martin Glick’s NewGranddaughter, Naiomi Rose

Ellen & Bob MeyerJackie & Gary Harad’s TwinGrandchildren, Beatrix andSamuel Levine

Bonnie & Nate ZahnAndrea & Richard Levin’s NewGranddaughter, Molly Ellen

Suzanne & Stuart GrantAndrew & Jessica Levin’sMarriage

Suzanne & Stuart Grant

In memory of:Sima Aserkoff

Nancy Sherr & FamilyJ. Jacob Baylson

Eddi & James ChaikinPhyllis Baylson

Eddi & James ChaikinEsther Chaikin

Eddi & James ChaikinH. Herman Chaikin

Eddi & James ChaikinRobert Einhorn

Carol Einhorn & Nathalie EinhornSigmund Ettinger

Phyllis & Joseph GlickSara & Harvey JacobsNaomi Klein

Rae FinkHinda & Jack Fink

Mildred GlassBonnie & Nate Zahn

Doris GoldMarlene & Gary Gold & Sons

Hattie GoldbergMarilyn & Richard Levin

Isadore GoldbergMarilyn & Richard Levin

Clara HermanMarilyn & Richard Levin

Sabina KowlowitzNancy & Jay Blumberg

Harry LevinMarilyn & Richard Levin

Samuel LevinMarilyn & Richard Levin

Jennifer LipschultzSuzanne & Stuart GrantBonnie & Nate Zahn

Bertha MeyerEllen & Robert Meyer

Charles MeyerEllen & Robert Meyer

Ida PrevenSheila Gardner

Una RoseShirley E. Cohen

Erwin SchmerlingElaine & Esther Schmerling

CONTRIBUTIONS

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OUR COMMUNITY

PJ Library Shabbat Program5:45pm

Community Dinner6:30pm

Community Services8:00pm

To make dinner reservations,send check payable to

Congregation Beth Emeth300 W Lea Blvd.,

Wilmington, DE 19802

Dinner reservations MUST bereceived by January 4, 2013

Please note that late registrations orwalk-ins for dinner will NOT be accepted.

For questions about the dinner, pleasecall the CBE office: 302-764-2393Dinner Fees: $25 per adult 13+,

$10 per child 4-12 ($70 max per family)

Samuel ShoreMarlene & Bruce Cobin

Ruth SiegalHarriet & Jay Harowitz

Arnold SilversElaine Stein & Family

Mary WeilShirley Stark

Miriam WestrichLeslie Newman

FINGER-GORDON FUNDIn honor of:David Finger’s being named one ofthe best Civil Rights attorneys inDelaware

Ellen & Bob Meyer

In memory of:Louis J. Finger

Dorothy FingerRuth F. Gordon

Her Children & GrandchildrenDorothy Finger

Leonard KarelMartin Karel

Eva RothenbergKarin & Martin Karel

HEBREW SCHOOL FUNDIn honor of:Meredith Weiss’ Co-chairingthe Sisterhood Shabbat

Carol Einhorn

In appreciation of:Donna Harlev’s Photography

Samantha Fruchtman

In memory of:Jennifer Lipschultz

Marlene & Larry Ornston

KRAFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONIn memory of:Gloria Friedman

Dr. Harold Friedman, Laura, Itzhak,Jonathan &

Daniel TimiankoLily Karchmar

Rona G. FinkelsteinHerbert Sperber

Sharon, Jordon, Brian & Eric Rosen

Martin YalisoveBarbara E. Yaliove & Family

LINDA GOLDSTEIN FUNDIn memory of:Miriam April

Marlene & Lawrence OrnstonBert Cutler

Faye Goldstein & FamilySigmund Ettinger

Hannah Braunstein

Linda GoldsteinFaye Goldstein & Family

Phyllis WilkinsFrances Stein & Family

PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn memory of:Howard Barton

Suzanne & Stuart GrantNorman W. Grant

Suzanne, Stuart, Niki, Jake &Sam Grant

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor my blessings and for tzedakah:

Bess Lobel

Speedy Recovery:Louis Weiner

Bess Lobel

In memory of:Jacob Nadler

Faye Blatnick & FamilyJacob Weiner

Bess Lobel & Daughters

SCHUTZMAN FUNDIn memory of:Ida Schutzman

Helen & Norman Schutzman

CONTRIBUTIONS

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PURIMis February 24, 2013

HAMANTASHEN BAKE SALESponsored by the CBS Sisterhood

Hamantashen are available in Dozen or 1/2 Dozen bakery boxes

New Format this Year!CHOOSE FRUIT assortment ofapricot, cherry, apple, and/or raspberry

CHOOSE TRADITIONAL assortment ofprune and poppy

Name: ____________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________

Email: ____________________________________________

FRUIT: _____ DOZEN or 1/2 DOZEN (circle one) @ $15.00 / doz. ($7.50 / 1/2 doz.)

TRADITIONAL: _____ DOZEN or 1/2 DOZEN (circle one) @ $15.00 / doz. ($7.50 / 1/2 doz.)

TOTAL DUE: _____

RETURN FORM TO CBS OFFICE WITH:Checks payable to CBS SISTERHOOD by FEBRUARY 10, 2013

CLIP HERE

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NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDWilmington, DEPermit No. 77

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM1801 Baynard Blvd • Wilmington, DE 19802PHONE: (302) 654.4462 / FAX: (302) 543.7150www.bethshalomwilmington.org~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NEXT KOL SHALOM DEADLINE ISJANUARY 10, 2013~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Kol Shalom is the monthly newsletterof Congregation Beth Shalom, anegalitarian-Conservative congregationaffiliated with the United Synagogue ofConservative Judaism. To submitarticles, photos, and announcements,please e-mail: [email protected] mail them to the address noted above.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~RABBIRabbi Michael S. [email protected]

CANTOR / EDUCATION DIRECTORCantor Elisa [email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMerrill [email protected]

PRESIDENTKarin [email protected]

Front Cover: Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel presents the Judaism and World Peace Award to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1965.


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