A Conservative congregation, traditional and egalitarian, dedicated to perpetuating Judaism by supporting the religious, educational, social, and cultural life of our community. Volume LIX, Number 8 Tammuz-Av-Elul, 5778 Summer 2018 Wherever I go I am going to Jerusalem Inside the Shofar Anniversaries, Mazel Tovs ............................................. 3 Birthdays ........................................................................... 10 B’not Mitzvah .................................................................. 10 Calendars .......................................................................... 4 Celebration ....................................................................... 7 Congregational Business - Dues ................................... 8 Contributions ................................................................... 9 Donation form and funds .............................................. 13 Inclusion ........................................................................... 7 Lisman Distinguished Speaker Series........................... 7 Membership - Taste of Melrose.................................... 8 Men’s Club ....................................................................... 8 Tisha B’Av Schedule and Mini-Quiz............................ 5 President’s Report ........................................................... 2 Recipe ................................................................................ 6 Sisterhood ......................................................................... 6 Web site ............................................................................ 8 Yahrzeits ...................................................................... 11-12 Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El Rebbe Nachmann of Bratzlav, who is remembered and venerated, never “made it” to Jerusalem. His Kever, final resting place in Uman, today is a “shrine,” attracting tens of thousands of people each year, both his followers and those who are convinced that there is something very special there. However, his Hasidim, disciples, did bring the Rebbe’s chair, piece by piece, with them to Jerusalem. In a far corner of Mea Shearim, a very religious neighborhood of Jerusalem, is a synagogue. You climb the steps and enter a lovely, large, ornate Beit Midrash, house of study/synagogue. Time stops here, and there it is on the small Bima -- the chair of Rebbe Nachman. Like most of us Rebbe Nachman lived in many worlds - not always so accepting. Thus, the dream of Jerusalem was about a time, sometime, when life would be a bit better, kinder, more gentle. More than a physical place on the map, Jerusalem is a place in our hearts. I guess that is what hope, possibilities, and faith are all about. I always thought I understood Rebbe Nachman’s message Wherever I go I am going to Jerusalem -- pretty simple, no commentary necessary. His dream was unrealized but he was convinced that Jerusalem was within his reach. As I write, I am spending over two weeks with Leah, our daughter Orah from London and two of our grandchildren, Yehudah and Akiva. We are with family living in the Shomron, others on a religious kibbutz Sdei Eliyahu in Beit Shean the Jordan Valley. We are with many nephews and nieces who are Bratzlav, walking the streets of Jerusalem, standing and praying at the Kotel. For all of us the takeaway is that this sacred place transforms us, uplifts us. Jerusalem. with all its promises and even challenges, remains a promise waiting to be fulfilled, both personal and collective. Jerusalem is about a dream -- a place both in time and space you can touch and feel. It‘s about an eternal conversation about those before us, the self, and our faith, beliefs and God. I leave Jerusalem as Rebbe Nachman reminds me, very different than when I arrived, personally comforted, and with hope restored. The promise remains within reach. As the psalmist reminds us: For your servants have cherished her stones and favored her dust. Psalm 102.
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A Conservative congregation, traditional and egalitarian, dedicated to perpetuating Judaism by supporting the religious, educational, social, and cultural life of our community.
Volume LIX, Number 8 Tammuz-Av-Elul, 5778 Summer 2018
Wherever I go I am going to Jerusalem
Inside the Shofar Anniversaries, Mazel Tovs ............................................. 3
Rebbe Nachmann of Bratzlav, who is remembered and venerated, never “made it” to Jerusalem. His Kever, final resting place in Uman, today is a “shrine,” attracting tens of thousands of people each year, both his followers and those who are convinced that there is something very special there.
However, his Hasidim, disciples, did bring the Rebbe’s chair, piece by piece,
with them to Jerusalem. In a far corner of Mea Shearim, a very religious neighborhood of Jerusalem, is a synagogue. You climb the steps and enter a lovely, large, ornate Beit Midrash, house of study/synagogue. Time stops here, and there it is on the small Bima -- the chair of Rebbe Nachman.
Like most of us Rebbe Nachman lived in many worlds - not always so accepting. Thus, the dream of Jerusalem was about a time, sometime, when life would be a bit better, kinder, more gentle. More than a physical place on the map, Jerusalem is a place in our hearts. I guess that is what hope, possibilities, and faith are all about.
I always thought I understood Rebbe Nachman’s message Wherever I go I am going to Jerusalem -- pretty simple, no commentary necessary.
His dream was unrealized but he was convinced that Jerusalem was within his reach.
As I write, I am spending over two weeks with Leah, our daughter Orah from London and two of our grandchildren, Yehudah and Akiva. We are with family living in the Shomron, others on a religious kibbutz Sdei Eliyahu in Beit Shean the Jordan Valley. We are with many nephews and nieces who are Bratzlav, walking the
streets of Jerusalem, standing and praying at the Kotel. For all of us the takeaway is that this sacred place transforms us, uplifts us.
Jerusalem. with all its promises and even challenges, remains a promise waiting to be fulfilled, both personal and collective.
Jerusalem is about a dream -- a place both in time and space you can touch and feel. It‘s about an eternal conversation about those before us, the self, and our faith, beliefs and God. I leave Jerusalem as Rebbe Nachman reminds me, very
different than when I arrived, personally comforted, and with hope restored. The promise remains within reach.
As the psalmist reminds us: For your servants have cherished her stones and favored her dust. Psalm 102.
President’s Report
How does one evaluate twelve months of effort, hard work and evolving accomplishment? I really don’t know,
other than to say that we, your elected Executive Committee, have followed our planned agenda as closely as possible. We feel very proud to have overcome many unanticipated obstacles and challenges to place our shul in a positive, forward looking position at the end of our first year. This
achievement required cooperative teamwork with all the arms of our congregation – a wise and understanding clergy, Men’s Club, Sisterhood, working committees, and helpful input from so many congregants.
Our clergy staff, particularly Rabbi Charles Sherman, guided us at every step with support from our vibrant trio consisting of the two Baal Tefilot, Rabbi Kevin Bernstein and David Seltzer plus Baal Korei Rabbi Robert Alpert. This excellent team help to fulfill our spiritual needs and carry on the traditions of our congregation most amiably. For the coming High Holidays, the team will once again be augmented by Cantor Gordon Piltch to assure beautiful and inspirational services. The clergy staff is indeed impressive and will help us to attract new members.
Over the year we had a variety of programs, events wonderfully produced by Men’s Club, Sisterhood and dedicated committees that served to enrich our social and adult educational experience for MBIEE and for the Old York Road corridor community. We now have a recognized and somewhat envied place in this Kehillah, a status that we are striving to use to our advantage to enlarge the MBIEE community.
Among the highlights of the past year have been:
• Our sports events arranged by Andy Black and the Men’s Club
• Vodkas and Latkas – a new Sisterhood tradition and, hopefully, permanent fixture on our calendar
• The B’not Mitzvah Shabbat on June 2 of congregants, Judy Baker, Rebecca Gellman and Libby Goldman, which will lead other women to join in and enjoy the fruitful reward of accomplishing this gigantic mitzvah for themselves
• The establishment of the Lewis Lisman Distinguished Speaker Series supported by the generosity of Jean Lisman
We now look forward to “A Taste of Melrose”, an innovative part of the 2018-2019 membership drive. The first “Taste of Melrose” will be Shabbat morning, June 30. It will give us the opportunity to show off what we do and what we are, particularly why we call ourselves The Little Shul with the Big Heart. Visitors will be treated to lunch, and hopefully will be favorably impressed by our warm, inclusive
nature that we make evident just by being ourselves. Two more “Tastes” are scheduled for mid-July and early August. They are designed to encourage more guests, including your friends and neighbors, to consider MBIEE as their shul. All we need is great attendance and the willingness to meet, greet, and make visitors comfortable.
Also, on the agenda for the summer is a repeat hosting of the Israeli Scouts on Thursday evening August 9 with a light dinner and great Israeli entertainment. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on this terrific mid-summer party at Melrose.
To complete my assessment, I must address our current financial status, which is much healthier today than 12 months ago. At the end of our fiscal year we are projecting a potential decrease in the perpetual deficit by approximately 20-30 %, from a high of $50,000. This has been accomplished by more profitable events, a major increase in donations and sponsorships, some sizeable endowments and successful matching funds, and reduced spending where possible. I would like to specifically acknowledge Edythe Kaplan’s gift of her house, which turns into cash on the settlement day, June 26. We plan to analyze our budget regularly to see where we can improve even more next year. A good fiscal status will help to secure the future of MBIEE for many years to come and will encourage others to consider MBIEE as a good investment. Remember: All is strong, healthy, and positive at Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, and with your continued help and support we will move onward and upward this coming year.
Libby and I wish everyone a joyous, healthy, and relaxing summer. Enjoy the warm, good weather (hopefully), and remember that the ‘Little Shul with the Big Heart” is alive and well.
Shalom, Ron
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Answers to Tisha B’Av Mini-Quiz
1. Yom Kippur, 10th of Tevet, Yom Tzom Gedalia, 17th of Tamuz
2. Eicha (Lamentations) 3. Jeremiah 4. We observe the fast on Sunday, the 10th of Av, because
(other than Yom Kippur) there is no fasting on Shabbat 5. To imitate the dress of mourners 6. As a festive holiday 7. False. We give up the pleasures of both tallit and tefillin 8. True. The mourning lightens as the day goes on. 9. The Three Weeks constitute the interval from 17 Tamuz to
9 Av. During this season, in 586 BCE, the Babylonians breached the walls of Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple.
10. Titus.
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June
Sharon & Mitchell Sussman ................................. 17 (omitted from last Shofar)
Ken & Sue Myers.................................................. 9
To Dr. Cynthia Silber & Eric Key on their marriage - June 3, 2018
To Ariana Burrows and Susie Markowitz on their installation as officers of the Mid-Atlantic Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism
To Jerry Verlin for being chosen Minyanaire of the Year
To Judy Baker, Rebecca Gellman, and Libby Goldman on their B’not Mitzvah
To Al & Bea Butler on their 67th Wedding Anniversary and for their granddaughters, Danielle Butler, who is spending 8 weeks in Israel as a counselor at Inter-Faith Camp, and Michala Butler who won an Athletic Scholarship to Temple University for Field Hockey
To Drs. Ken & Randi Zeitzer for being voted Top Docs in Philadelphia Magazine
To Karen & Glen Berger on the graduation or their son, Sam, from Temple University
To Warren & Susan Nachmann on the birth of their granddaughter to children, Gedalya & Reut Nachmann, in Israel
To the Berson Family on the graduation of their daughter, Eliana Berson, from Abington High school. She will be entering Temple University in the fall.
To Marcy Nadel on the birth of a grandson, Milo Bram Nadel, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. The proud parents are Russell and Tara Nadel.
To Adi Peres, daughter of Tamir and Avital Peres, on her graduation from Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy
Many thanks again to Phil Barrish for his great handywork around the Shul
Bob and I cannot thank our MBIEE family and Rabbi Sherman enough for all of the concern and support during my recent hospitalization, rehab and recuperation. I am finally home where I will continue on the path to full recovery. I am grateful for all of the expressions of kindness shown to me. Each one was so very meaningful. I expect to return to "the little shul with the big heart" soon. Never has that descriptor meant more!
Fran Sion
July 2018 (Tamuz-Av 5778)
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
July 1 (18) Tzom Tamuz 8:45am Minyan
2 (19) 6:45am Minyan
7:00pm Mah Jong
3 (20) 7:00am Minyan
4 (21) Independence Day
9:00am Minyan
5 (22) 6:45am Minyan
7:00pm Exec. Committee
6 (23) 7:00am Minyan
5:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Candles 8:14pm
7 (24) 9:15am Services Pinchas
8:15pm Mincha, Maariv, Havdalah
8 (25) 8:45am Minyan
9 (26) 6:45am Minyan 10:00am Inclusion Committee
7:00pm Mah Jong
10 (27) 7:00am Minyan
11 (28) 7:00am Minyan
12:30pm Yiddish Cultural Club 7:00pm Executive Committee
See the eblast and the MBIEE web site for updates of the Tisha B’Av schedule.
A Tisha B’Av Memory
I was working on the Lower East Side during the weeks preceding Tisha B’Av, the anniversary of the destruction of the first and second Temples in Jerusalem, a day of fasting and mourning for all traditional Jews. I had never heard of Tisha B’Av before that summer.
On Tisha B’Av the bimah was shrouded with black curtains, and only a few candles lit the murky room. The congregants, sitting on the floor in the traditional position of mourning, chanted dirges from the Book of Lamentations … that Tisha B’Av I felt an unexpected sense of pride … watching the old men, my kinsmen, keeping our imperiled history alive.
I suppose I felt a certain envy too…. Just seven years, earlier, three men, Andy Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney, had been martyred because they were willing to die for freedom…. the
murders at Kent State had occurred only two years before. … (We) had not created ceremonies to commemorate those tragedies, which shook a generation. Would my grandchildren know anything about them? There is no liberation without the memory of liberation, or the memory of oppression. The old men in their murky downtown shuls were remembering. That
precious feature of their religion - my religion - was entirely absent from the politics that had been my faith for nearly a decade.
An Orphan in History, page 164, by Paul Cowan,
Tisha B’Av - A Bad Day in History
An uncanny array of tragic events in Jewish history occurred on Tisha B’Av:
• Return of the spies from Canaan with frightening reports, greatly discouraging the Israelites
• Destruction of the First Temple by the Babylonians in 586 BC
• Destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 AD
• Defeat of the Bar Kochba revolt against the Romans
• Expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290
• Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492
Tisha B’Av Mini-Quiz
1. There are 5 fast days in the Jewish calendar. Tisha B’Av is one. Name the other four.
2. Which book of the Tanach do we read on Tisha B’Av?
3. Who is traditionally considered its author?
4. This year the 9th of Av falls on Shabbat. On what day is the fast?
5. Why do we refrain from wearing leather shoes on Tisha B’Av?
6. In the Messianic Age, how will we observe Tisha B’Av?
7. For morning services on Tisha B’Av we wear a tallit but do not lay tefillin. True or False?
8. For afternoon services on Tisha B’Av we wear tallit and tefillin. True or False.
9. What are the Three Weeks?
10. Which Roman emperor ordered the destruction of the Second Temple?
Answers on page 2
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Tisha B’Av
Message from Leadership
This will be the last report from the presidium. Our new co-Presidents are Helene Katz and Margo Kuno. We wish them mazel tov and hope that everyone will show their support for Sisterhood meetings and programs.
We have planned several events for the 5779/2018-2019 year. These include:
• Wine and desserts with the Women of KI
• High Holiday Greetings Booklet
• Decorating the sukkah
• Opening brunch
• Latkas, Vodkas, and Tschkas (with a new twist this year!)
• Sisterhood Shabbat
• Virtual Purim cards (mishloach manot)
• Sylvia Cohen Book Club
• Women’s Seder
These programs take a great deal of planning and preparation. Let’s help our new co-presidents by volunteering to assist with any or all of these events.
It has been an honor to serve as your presidium!
Sherry Kohn-Eisman, Rebecca Gellman, and Susie Markowitz
Not yet a Sisterhood member? Dues, payable to MBIEE Sisterhood, are $36. Send your check to the office!
Torah Fund Event
Sisterhood’s Torah Fund of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism event, was held on Wednesday evening, May 9. It focused on Zacharias Frankel College, part of Potsdam University in Germany, where a Conservative rabbi, Nitzan Stein Kokin, recently was ordained at the College; this was a startling event, because it was the first ordination of a Conservative rabbi in Germany since the Holocaust. The college receives support from the Torah Fund campaign.
The program began at 6 pm with a D’var Torah by MBIEE’s former spiritual leader, Rabbi Howard Avruhm Addison. There followed tributes to the Woman of Achievement honorees for 2018, Karen Joseph Berger and Regina “Reggie” Maizel. The awards were presented by two former honorees and pillars of our Shul, Beatrice Barrish and Mildred Brooks.
Following a dinner of Polish delicacies to match the theme of the evening, there was a presentation on “Polish Jews: Tiny Rebirth” by Gratz College Associate Professor of History, Dr. Michael Steinlauf. He reviewed the history of the Jews in Poland up to the catastrophic events of World War II, especially the Holocaust in which 3 million of the 3.5
million Polish Jews were murdered.
Then came 1989, the miraculous year when the Soviet Union dissolved and Poland became a free nation. From the ashes of history grew a new Jewish community, which today numbers about 40,000. Through his frequent trips to Poland, especially the traditionally Jewish city of Cracow, Dr. Steinlauf witnessed the rebirth, including the building of a museum of Jewish history and culture in Poland.
The Torah Fund event was a blend of good fellowship, tasty food, and deep insights into a area of the world from which so many American Jews originate.
The Shofar extends a Yasher Koach to Ariana Burrows for organizing the event and a Mazel Tov to Ariana and Susie Markowitz for their recent induction as officers of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Women’s League.
Recipe for the Season: 4th of July No-Bake Cake Contributed by Sharon Sussman
You’ll need: 1 aluminum or glass lasagna-style baking dish
2 pre-made pound cakes
1 or 2 cartons of fresh blueberries
1 or 2 cartons of fresh strawberries - sliced thin
1 large carton of “Cool whip” style whipped topping or, if
parve, 2 cartons of Rich Whip, prepared
Directions:
Slice pound cakes into thin slices, about 1/4” thick.
Layer first layer of cake on lasagna dish. Then add a layer of
whipped topping, not too thick.
Then add a second layer of cake followed by whipped
topping. The last layer is fruit, with blueberries
on top left corner as stars, and the slices of strawberry as the
“stripes” arranged as such.
Fresh fruit is preferable to frozen, because frozen fruit
sometimes runs.
The cake can be kept in the freezer until ready to serve.
Bon Appétit! - בתאבון
The next issue of The Shofar will be in the hands of our congregants just before Rosh Hashanah. The editors are hoping that readers will submit recipes for dishes that have been traditionally enjoyed by their families on and around the High Holidays. Please submit recipes to [email protected].
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Lewis Lisman Distinguished Speaker Program The first Lewis Lisman Distinguished Speaker Series
program was held on the evening of Saturday, May 5, 2018 at MBIEE. It featured Dr. Paul Finkelman, President of Gratz College., who spoke on the topic, “Is the Supreme Court a Friend of the Jews?”
Dr. Finkleman addressed a full house in the MBIEE sanctuary. He reviewed the Jewish members of the US Supreme Court beginning with Louis Brandeis and continuing to the present Court, which includes three Jews. He made the provocative argument that not all Jewish justices have been sympathetic to Jewish causes, citing the late Justice Felix Frankfurter as having supported or written decisions unsympathetic to the problems of religious and racial minorities. He reviewed decisions handed down by the Court since the early 19th century that impacted the small, but growing population of Jewish Americans. These included the controversial case of 1892 (Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States ) for which Justice David Brewer wrote the majority opinion; Justice Brewer’s decision included the comment that “this is a Christian nation.”
The lecture was followed by dinner and a dessert buffet, during which there was a stimulating question-and-answer session with Dr. Finkelman, who is now an honorary member of our congregation. As expected, our attendees challenged the speaker with questions, resulting in a brisk and informative discussion. By every measure, the evening fulfilled all expectations.
The Lewis Lisman Endowment perpetuates the memory of Mr. Lisman by the generous contribution of his wife, Jean Lisman. The Endowment provides formal support for MBIEE’s Scholar-in-Residence program and establishes a fund to which congregants may direct their contributions.
MBIEE Anniversary Celebration A Broadway Cabaret and More!
On Sunday evening, November 4, 2018, we are planning a Gala Broadway Cabaret to celebrate sixty plus years of Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, the Little Shul with the Big Heart. Along with a professional Broadway performance featuring top artists, including Ari Sussman on the piano, there will be an elegant dessert buffet for all attendees. Prior to the show, there will be a patron reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks where patrons can meet and greet the artists. Finally, three prominent congregants - Len Cohen, Natalie Gabai, and Joe Pressman - will be honored for their service to our shul.
This event is a major fundraiser for the synagogue, and we will be creating an ad journal for the gala night. Your participation is important; we are depending on our congregants to place personal ads and to solicit ads from
businesses and professional associates. You will receive a letter with suggestions regarding whom to ask to contribute an ad to make the ad journal a resounding success.
If you love music, and especially Broadway theater, save November 4, 2018 on your calendar now so you can come and enjoy this special evening and honor our synagogue’s anniversary at the same time.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone that night along with your friends, family and neighbors who want a delicious, delightful evening of festivity, and most importantly, celebration of sixty plus years of our own MBIEE. SEE THE BACK COVER
Inclusion Committee
We are very proud to report that through donations to the Inclusion Fund supporting our initiatives, we are completing the final stage of our sound system update. This summer, John Dezell from Sound Designs will be installing speakers in the social hall. In addition, Judy Baker, David and Nada Berd, and Mitchell and Sandy Pinsly have generously donated 4 additional assistive listening devices. This brings our total to 8 just in time for the High Holidays. We are so pleased that congregants and guests have availed themselves of these devices both at services and events. A second tutorial for using them is being planned. Much appreciation to Sandy Pinsly for so competently taking the lead on the sound system project over the past two years.
This April, MBIEE brought Passover to Artis Senior Living, the facility with whom we have partnered. We titled our program "Passover Through Song and Story." Phyllis Salem, local singer and songwriter, donated her considerable talent that afternoon. She led the singing as we went through a Passover song book that our group prepared and distributed. Between songs, Fran provided the holiday story. Following this most successful program, our members served Passover snacks to over 30 attendees and then socialized with residents and guests. The MBIEE volunteers that day: Stan and Millie Brooks, Ron and Libby Goldman, Lois Goldstein, Rhoda Goodman, Jean Lisman, Sandy Pinsly, Joe Pressman, Sheila Richman and Honey Zazoff. We continue to provide other services to Artis as well. Jean Lisman brings her lovable dog, CeCe, to the facility 6 mornings a month for much anticipated and appreciated pet therapy. Several of us have participated in the monthly Friday afternoon Shabbat service. Many other options are available.
If you are interested in joining our group for future programs at Artis or contributing to the Inclusion Fund, please contact us through the office or at [email protected]. We appreciate everyone's support!
Fran Sion and Honey Zazoff, Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs
Men’s Club The year has wrapped up, and we have a new slate of
officers for next year. Mitchell Pinsly and Ben Burrows will serve as co-Presidents. Jack Stecki will be Vice President. Don Wittenberg will be Secretary and Len Cohen, Treasurer. At our final meeting, the Men’s Club Treasury was in good shape and we are giving $6,000.00 to the shul.
Planning for next year will take place over the summer. Please come out and support the new/old board and join in the planning.
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve over the last two years. Have a great summer.
Andy Black, Men’s Club President
Membership Committee Last year we recruited 29 new members (a record year),
and we hope to do even better in the coming year.
The New Members Guide and the Guide to Our Services will be ready for distribution by the High Holidays.
Over the summer we will feature something new: “A Taste of Melrose” will be offered on three Shabbat
mornings - June 30 and two other dates in July and August.
Our members are the key element in ensuring the success of this exciting new program. Please try to attend on June 30 and on the two other chosen Shabbat mornings. We just need to be ourselves - warm and welcoming to guests who are interested in our shul.
Hugs to all, Sharon Sussman, Membership Vice President
Congregational Business Last month the Congregation held its annual meeting and elected 8 new members to the Board of Directors for a two-year term. They are:
•Judy Baker
•Burton Eisenberg
•Cynthia Lapin
•Sandy Pinsly
•Gene Rifkind
•Jack Stecki
•Adele Superfine
•Ofer Yehezkel
The Shofar offers its thanks to the retiring Board members, Karen Berger, Any Black, Steve Boardman, Sherry Eisman, Susie Markowitz, Elliot Ressler, Ceil Stern, and Honey Zozofsky.
New Dues Structure The Board of Directors has approved a revised dues structure for 2018-2019:
Single Member - $690.
Couple/Family - $1,380.
New Members - $195. per adult for first year
$425. per adult for second year
Front Seats for High Holidays - $70.
Guest Seats for High Holidays - $195.
Reduced Membership for congregants 34 years old and under: 1st and 2d year - $175. 3d year - $320. 4th year - $384. 5th year - $448. 6th year - $512. 7th year - $576.
Associate Membership - New
• This will be available to new members who are members in good standing of another synagogue.
• Associate Members will have all privileges of membership, except the ability to vote.
• Unreserved High Holiday seats are included.
• Cost: $180. per person
As always, members of the Armed Forces of the United States and unaffiliated adults under the age of 30 are invited to worship with us at no cost..
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Men’s Club, Membership, and Congregational Business
Donor In Memory of:
Victor Antelman Ruth Antelman Michele Becker Raphael Becker David & Nada Berd Eva Berd David Greberman Michael Eisman & Sherry Kohn-Eisman Dorothy Eisman H. Seymour Eisman Ronald & Jill Feldman Ruth Rockower Howard & Anita Fishman Abraham Fishman Rochelle Freeman Alan Freeman Ron & Libby Goldman Pearl Cohen Barbara Dratch Morton Spiegel Alfred Spiegel William & Diana Goldshlack Saida Schmerling Kitty Schmerling Merton & Rhoda Goodman Rose Finkelstein Maxwell Goodman Ernest Gross Rifka Gross and rest of family Seymour & Ethel Kasinetz Benjamin Friedman Lina Kurschner Paul Kurschner Rose Levitt Gilbert Levitt Daniel Norris Miriam Cheryl Norris Ida Pomerantz Mary Glouberman Barney Stark Leonard Stark Cecile Stem Frances Weinstein Barry Stucker Abraham Stucker Gerald & Betty Weiss Philip Brosof Philip & Beatrice Barrish Edward Barrish Glenn & Karen Berger
Stanley & Mildred Brooks Ida Mosko, Jean Brooks Leonard Cohen Ori Gilad and Tibor Gross Faye Gilad Ori Gilad and Tibor Gross Gil & Sandra Kayson Etta Blatt Gunther & Ilsa Kirchheimer Hannah Schwartz Rose Levitt Raymond Barrow Sara Goldstein and Alice Barrow Jean Lisman Mae Lisman Lee & Barbara Michaels Barbara Michaels David & Viki Pashman Elizabeth Sher Helene Roth Joseph & Bertha Roth Joseph & Adele Superfine Seymour Goldstein Gerald & Betty Weiss Dr. Eliott Weiss Honey Zozofsky Millie Zazoff
Albert & Beatrice Butler Burton & Janet Eisenberg Ron & Libby Goldman Ernest Gross Jerome & Marlene Jaffe Hannah Klapholz Rabbi Robert & Ruth Layman Francine Listman Regina Maizel Elliott & Ruby Ressler Roy & Shelley Schwartz Jack & Marcia Stecki Cecile Stern Steven Strauss Gerald & Betty Weiss Cyrille White Stanley & Mildred Brooks Sharon Byer Avrum & Cynthia Lapin
Anonymous In honor of Esther Kligman (continued on next page)
R. Wolf Judy Baker Bat Mitzvah Tovah Kasdin In memory of Sharon Kasdin Alan & Cheryl Berson Ariana Burrows for Torah teaching Stanley & Mildred Brooks Get Well Len Portnoy Leonard Cohen In memory of Sharon Kasdin Birth of Nachmans’ granddaughter Jerry Verlin Minyanaire of the Year Marriage of Cynthia Silber & Eric Key Bat Mitzvah S. Richman granddaughter Get well Elliott Ressler Garry Gray In honor of Reggie Maizel Mel & Babette Krug In honor of Len Cohen Jules & Patricia Mendelsohn Rebecca Gellman Bat Mitzvah Joseph & Sheila Pressman Get well Fran Sion David & Shari Seltzer Birth of Nachmans’ granddaughter Florence Solomon Ceil Stern’s birthday Jack & Marcia Stecki Aliyah Honor Steven Strauss Winning 200 Club raffle J&S Epstein In honor of Ron Goldman Stanton Bilker Get well Barbara Polonsky Sharon Byer Joseph & Sheila Pressman Burton & Janet Eisenberg In memory of Sharon Kasdin Leonard Cohen In memory of Seymour Goldstein Jack & Marcia Stecki Aliyah honor Robert Chanin Leonard Cohen Elmer & Lillian Friedman Natalie Gabai Joseph & Sheila Pressman Arthur Rothstein & Myrna Gelfand Cecile Stem Donald & Bonnie Wittenberg Frederick Zorn B’not Mitzvah of Judy Baker, Libby Goldman, Rebecca Gellman
The Congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions made in May and June (to June 14)
Contributions
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Gerald & Susan Pomerantz Dr. Saundra Epstein Avrom & Cynthia Lapin Eugene & Roberta Rifkind Dr. Cynthia Silber Cecile Stem
Linda Abrams Rebecca Gellman’s Bat Mitzvah Harriet Sigel, Claire Goldstein, Sharlyn Weiss B’not Mitzvah: Libby Goldman & Judy Baker Corinne Liptak Judy Baker Bat Mitzvah
Philip & Beatrice Barrish Gellman, Goldman, Baker B’not Mitzvah Michele Becker Judy Baker Bat Mitzvah Albert & Beatrice Butler Our 67th wedding anniversary Our granddaughter going to Israel Michala awarded scholarship Libby Goldman & Judy Baker B’not Mitzvah Burton & Janet Eisenberg Wedding of Cynthia Silber & Eric Key B’not Mitzvah of Rebecca Gellman, Judy Baker, & Libby Goldman Gunther & Ilsa Kirchheirner Ashley receiving doctorate Rebecca Gellman Bat Mitzvah Judy Baker Bat Mitzvah Libby Goldman Bat Mitzvah Rabbi Robert & Ruth Layman Ceil Stem’s birthday B’not Mitzvah of Judy Baker, Libby Goldman, Rebecca Gellman Howard & Anita Fishman Annalee Mauskopf Paulina Naisteter Amy Seidman In memory of Sharon Kasdin Judy Baker Edythe Kaplan’s birthday Jay & Linda Rigberg B’not Mitzvah of Rebecca Gellman, Judy Baker, & Libby Goldman
Honey ZozofskyB’not Mitzvah of Rebecca Gellman, Judy Baker, & Libby Goldman Judy Baker Thank you for Bat Mitzvah gift Philip & Beatrice Barrish In memory of Seymour Goldsten Gil & Sandra Kayson Ceil Stem 90th birthday Honey Zozofsky Get well Fran Sion
Steven Strauss Aliyah honor
Rochelle Wolf and Joe Zafrin Libby Goldman Bat Mitzvah Sandy and Gil Kayson Libby Goldman’s Bat Mitzvah Len Cohen Barbara & David Weiss Anniver-sary
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Contributions
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July
3-Lynda Boardman
6-Dr. Roy Schwartz
8-Arnold Berson
8-Jean Lisman
9-Dean Kitagawa
13-Ernest Gross
19-Marcia Bronstein
20-Susan Myers
27-Robert Redding
27-Dr. George
Weinbaum
27-Jules Markowitz
28-Bernice Lesser
31-Glenn Berger
31-Janet Eisenberg
August
3-Timothy Kolman
5-David Reif
17-Betty Kleiman
17-Sally Paletz
19-Joan Karpf
20-Dr. Frederick Zorn
22-Avishay Tetro
24-Harry Adelman
26-Allen Herman
27-David Levin
Mazel Tov on your birthday
be attending services, no later than Wednesday prior to that Shabbat.
Mazel Tov to Our B’not Mitzvah
Judy Baker
Libby Butler Goldman
Rebecca Gellman
On Shabbat morning, June 2, 2018 MBIEE celebrated the B’not Mitzvah of three of our most devoted congregants. The chapel in the main building of KI was filled to capacity by congregants and relatives and friends of the honorees. They formally became B’not Mitzvah by reciting the blessings for the maftir aliyah and chanting portions of the Haftarah. In their addresses to the congregation, Judy, Rebecca, and Libby emphasized the importance of this landmark event in their lives, which was made more significant by the fact that prevailing customs did not permit Judy or Libby even to ascend to the bimah when they were 13 years old. Ariana Burrows was their Bat Mitzvah teacher.
Yahrzeits
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Yahrzeits - May A Jack Samuel Aaron Lacoff Abe Einheber Abraham Adelman Abraham Fisher Abraham Gross Abraham Menko Alan L Freeman Albert G. Cohen Albert Zonies Alex Mellitz Alta Cahan Anna Cohen Ari Spiller Arthur E. Bergman Barbara J. Michaels Bart Cotler Bea Cabin Beatrice Lipkin Bella Samson Ben Goldstein Benjamin Hoffman Benjamin Lipshutz Benjamin Pomerantz Benjamin Stern Bernyce B. Bacal Bertha Roth Bessie Steinberg Charles Heiman Claire Goldenberg David A. Horowitz David Chatowitz David Greberman David Gross David Krantz Deborah G Eisman Dina Gross Donald Schwartz Dr. Matt Morris Edith Miller Eleanor Ratener Eli Pockrass Elizabeth Lerner Ernest Dubin Estelle Shapiro Esther Gross Ethel Levy Etta Blatt Eva Berd Fannie Edelstein Fannie G. Levene Fanny Sidewater Frances Weinstein Fred Tischler Gertrude Newman
Harold Mitchel Rublin Harold Weitz Harry Moskovitz Harry Savitz Harry Wolfert Henry Klapholz Herbert Rosenthal Herman Weinstein Hyman Pressman Ida Botwinick Ida Mark Ida Weaner Isaac Gross Israel Ginsburg J. Joseph Indik Jack Ginsburg Jack Gratz Jack Kessler Jean Rifkin Jean Rifkin Jennie H. Garfinkle Jerry Debbs Joseph L. Polya Joseph Roth Joseph Segall Joseph Silver Joshua G. Schwartz Julius Kimberg Kitty Burrison Leah D. Sher Lena Goldstein Leon Goodman Leon Katz Leonard Stark Lily Gordon Louis Berest Louis Toof Magda Chesnick Manuel Gross Marcus Goldstein Marcus Levin Martha Marmon Marvin Weber Mary Baroff Mary Gelbstein Mary Slifkin Mary Wilder Maurice H. Rutenberg Maurice Rothman Max Norman Maxwell Lipschultz Maxwell S. Goodman Mendel Denkin Michael Yaffe Mollie Cohen Mollie Weller Morris Cohen
Morris L. Fisher Morton Spiegel Moses Rabson Nathan Meritz Nessi Chudnoff Pamela Glendenning Paul Chesnick Paul Kurschner Pearl Cohen Peretz Gross Perry Joseph Leon Philip Schwartz Phillip Brosof Rae Factor Rae Gilman Raphael Becker Raphael Weinstein Raymond Barrow Reba Carulli Reva Fasimpaur Richard Lapin Rifka Gross Roger Anderson Rose Burrows Rose Finkelstein Rose Goldberg Rose Kimmelman Rose Nadler Rubin Sherman Rubin Weiner Ruth Antelman Ruth Rockower Sadie Miller Sadie Weiss Sam Kuzmarov Samuel Dion Samuel Gross Samuel Lupowitz Samuel Rade Samuel T. Blieden Seymour L. Rand Simon Nagelberg Sonia Landetz Steven Schwartz Sylvia Ruttenberg William Gekoski William Needleman Yenta Rachel Gross Yetta Steinman Zvi Goldschmidt
Yahrzeits - June Abraham Globman Abraham Resnick Adeline Donsky Alice Barrow Allan L. Gerson
Anna Binder Levin Anna Brown Anna Gelehrter Arthur Sidewater Barbara Dratch Beatrice Polin Benjamin Schwartz Benjamin W. Hark Benjamin Wolk Bernard L. Epstein Bernice Halpern Bertha Rose Beryl H. Mathason Bessie Kail Bessie Resler Charlotte Lauer Dina Lewis Dr. Alfred Spiegel Dr. Elliott N. Weiss Dr. Morris Saxe Edith S. Conn Edward Barrish Eleanor Mae Stein Frank Milarsky Frank Swartz Frieda Drach Tobin Geraldine Altenburg Gertrude Caplen Goldie Horowitz Harry Green Harry L. Lewis Ida G. Chaikin Ida Mosko Irma Mannheimer Irvin Silverman Irwin Rosenblum Jack Kessler Jack Miller Jacob Baker Jacob Cohen Jacob Madley Jacob Rothberg Jean Brooks Jean Kaufman Jill Susan Halpern Joshua Schwartz Julie Cabin Lorraine Addison Louis Beer Louis Hayman Max Weinstein Millie Zazoff Nan Sobelman Nathan M. Dratch Philip Strongin Rebeca Perper (continued on next page)
The yahrzeits of the following loved ones occurred during the months of May-June, 2018 (through June 16)
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Yahrzeits - June (continued)
Rhoda Rose, Riki Katz Robert D. Caesar Rose Spungen Samuel Einheber Samuel Goodman Samuel Harry Cohen Samuel Jaff Samuel Kafin Samuel Zacher Sara M. Paul Sarah Chatowitz Sidney Levi Simon Aron William B. Soble Wolf Yaffe
Yizkor Book The forms for adding the name of a deceased love one to the High Holiday Yizkor Book of Remembrance will be mailed to congregants in early July. Forms should be returned to the MBIEE office by August 15. Thank you for your cooperation.
Memorial Plaques Memorialize your loved ones by purchasing a memorial plaque that will be displayed on the walls of the MBIEE sanctuary in perpetuity. A plaque guarantees that Kaddish will be recited on each yahrzeit. For details, call Gunther Kirchheimer through the MBIEE office.
Tree of Life For happier occasions, consider honoring an important Simcha - birth of a child, a special birthday, a special anniversary, or an honor - by purchasing a leaf or rock on the MBIEE Tree of Life, displayed in our lobby. Call the MBIEE office for an application.
Condolences To Josh Kasdin and Tovah Kasdin, children of long-time MBIEE congregant and benefactor, Dr. Sharon Kasdin, who passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018
To Lois Goldstein, wife of Seymour Goldstein and to his children, Lisa Goldstein (Mark Hastings) and Margie Goldstein (Barbara Blount)
Yahrzeits - Condolences - Memorials
Honor and Remember: It is fitting that a member of the family be present at the minyan on the day of the yahrzeit. Anyone observing a yahrzeit is entitled to an aliyah, which is arranged by contacting Warren Nachmann through the MBIEE office. Also, the name of the remembered is announced from the pulpit on the Shabbat morning preceding the week of the yahrzeit. The memory of your loved one can be honored by making a contribution to the MBIEE Yahrzeit Fund, sponsoring a Shabbat Kiddush, or purchasing a Memorial Plaque.
(see the adjacent box)
Services in the MBIEE Sanctuary
Shabbat & Yom Tov Morning .............. 9:15 am
Monday, Thursday & Rosh Hodesh ......... 6:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday .............. 7:00 am
changes with sunset times see eblast or web site
Daily Minyan MBIEE conducts a daily morning minyan . Participation
is needed from all congregants to fulfill this mitzvah and to allow mourners to recite Kaddish.
The times of minyanim are listed above. There are mornings when regular attendees may be ill or away. Therefore, if you are available one day a week or even one day a month, your attendance would be appreciated.
You can help by calling Len Cohen (215-635-0264) or the MBIEE office.
Address ________________________ City ________________ State Zip ___
in honor of in honor of in memory of in memory of ______ other _________________
I do not wish to publish my contribution in the Shofar.
Please submit, with check payable to: MBIEE
8339 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-1515
Your contribution will be processed upon receipt of your check. You may photocopy this form for additional contributions.
The Chai Fund minimum is $18. There is no minimum for the Yahrzeit Fund. All other funds have a minimum contribution of $10. Specific contributions can be made to the Prayer Book Fund and Bible (Humash) Fund to inscribe a bookplate. Please call the MBIEE office for details on bookplate inscriptions or memorial wall plaques.
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