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Bulletin Ohavay Zion Synagogue Ohavay Zion Synagogue
Iyar - Sivan 5773 May 2013 Ohavay Zion Synagogue Bulletin Vol. 69—No. 69—February, 2013
Published Monthly by Ohavay Zion Synagogue 2048 Edgewater Court
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
859-266-8050/http://ozs.org
Ohavay Zion Synagogue Bulletin Vol. 72-No. 72-May 2013
Published Monthly by Ohavay Zion Synagogue 2048 Edgewater Court
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
859-266-8050/http://ozs.org
SHAVUOT
Please join us on Tuesday, May 14th at 6pm as we
celebrate the Torah. We will all begin by eating plenty
of pizza and fabulous dairy desserts. Please RSVP to OZS at [email protected] for the pizza dinner
(see Rabbi’s letter for schedule of events)
On Wednesday, May 15th
Shavuot service begins at 9:30am,
with Yom Tov Services, and Yizkor.
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Iyar - Sivan 5773 May 2013
In two weeks, we will join together to celebrate Shavuot, the holiday when we celebrate the giving of the
Torah.
Now, something very special took place amongst the Jewish people that preceded the giving of the Torah.
Exodus tells the story:
On the third new moon after the Israelites had gone forth from the land of Egypt, on that very day, they
entered the wilderness of Sinai. Having journeyed from Rephidim, they entered the wilderness of Sinai and
encamped in the wilderness. Israel encamped there in front of the mountain. (Exodus 19:1-2)
In English, the special event is obscured, but in Hebrew, we can see it. The Torah does not say that the
Israelites camped using the plural form of the verb, but rather, the Torah uses the singular form of the verb.
Our rabbis tell us that the Israelites camped as one. At that moment, we all came together as one people to
receive the Torah. And then the Holy Blessed One said, "Behold, this is the hour that I will give the Torah to
my children." (Vayikra Rabbah 9:9)
The Holy One was waiting for us to join together before giving us the Torah. Amazing! Our joining
together became the catalyst for God's revelation!
So this Shavuot, let us follow in the holy ways of our ancestors and join together once again to celebrate the
giving of the Torah. Everyone, of all ages and walks of life, is welcome to come to Ohavay Zion
Synagogue’s Torah celebration.
On Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00 pm, we will all begin by eating plenty of pizza and fabulous dairy desserts.
(Please RSVP to OZS at [email protected] for the Pizza Dinner.)
Beginning at 6:30 pm, children are welcome to join Ilona Szekely for a fun art project in the Kids' Library.
For adults, there will be a number of learning sessions throughout the night.
To begin, the education committee has planned a teaching on Jewish views related to burial practices,
mourning and the afterlife, which I will present.
After that, we will have a special treat as we learn from some of our high school seniors. Before they head
off to college, they will honor us with their teaching of Torah.
At 8:30 pm, we will light the holiday candles and daven Maariv.
At 9:00 pm, the learning will resume as Rabbi Wortman, Rafi Finkel, and Rabbi Smith bless us with their
wonderful teachings. The learning will continue throughout the night until the dawn, and all are very
welcome to attend.
On Wednesday, May 15th at 9:30am, we will celebrate Shavuot with Yom Tov services. During the Torah
reading, we will hear the Decalogue, and at the end of the Torah service, we will honor our loved ones who
have passed away, with Yizkor (approximately 11:30am).
This Shavuot, may we join together as one community as we camped together as one at Sinai.
Chag Sameach!
FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Iyar - Sivan 5773 May 2013
An organization like OZS can thrive only through the efforts of volunteers. Among the many who perform essential
functions, none are more important than the officers and Board of Trustees, who work to ensure our financial and
organizational stability. Most serve two-year terms, with Trustees eligible to serve three consecutive terms. Unlike
many synagogues, where some members compete to attain positions of power, often dividing the congregation with
heated election campaigns, our members are more interested in serving a unified and harmonious synagogue. In fact,
we often have to work hard to persuade the best people to serve, but this means that our transitions are smooth. This
year, the nominating committee identified a terrific slate of members to fill the vacant slots, which the Board of
Trustees approved at its April meeting. They will take office on July 1.
We will celebrate the new and departing officers and board members together at the installation in August, but I would
like to recognize them in print this month.
First of all, I would like to offer thanks to those officers and board members who are concluding their terms. Beth
Goldstein has served on the board, as 2nd and then 1st Vice President, as President, and for the past two years as Past
President; her contributions to OZS are incalculable, and her wise counsel will be missed. Leanne Zimmerman is
stepping down from the post of Secretary, which she has filled admirably for the past two years, to accept some
important new responsibilities at her school. We are also losing the services of three trustees, Mike Mayer, Howard
Rackmil, and Ricki Rosenberg; they will be missed.
Continuing in the role of Trustee are seven dedicated members: Bennett Bayer, Lisa Satin, David Bardach, Debbie
Aminoff, David Feinberg, Mark Rubin, and Jeffrey Siegel.
Joining the Board of Trustees for two-year terms are four new members: Janice Crane, Teri Harper, and Constantine
Vulakh. Also coming on board as a mid-term replacement for the next year is Marilyn Swan. We are grateful for their
willingness to serve.
As usual every second year, the list of officers will change on July 1, with some new names, and others changing
positions. Our new president, following four years as 2nd and 1st Vice President, will be Shirley Bryan. Moving up
from 2nd VP to 1st VP will be Simone Salomon, and joining the Executive Committee as 2nd Vice President (resigning
her appointment as Trustee) is Kathy Grossman. Mike Ades will begin his first full term as Treasurer, and joining the
Board as Secretary is Liza Goldenberg. I will remain on the Executive Committee as Past President.
As always, officers and trustees welcome your thoughts. Contact us with concerns, suggestions, or even to tell us
we’re doing a good job!
Jon Glixon, President
May 24-25 16 Sivan
Beha’alotecha
Shabbat - 9:30 am
Daryn Smith Bat Mitzvah
Bima: Kathy Grossman
May 10-11 2 Sivan Family & Friends Shabbat at Home No service at OZS Bemidbar
Shabbat - 9:30 am
Bima: David Bardach
May 17-18 9 Sivan Kids Shabbat 5:30PM
Naso
Shabbat - 9:30 am
Seth Aptaker Bar Mitzvah
Bima: Leanne Zimmerman
May 3-4 24 Iyar Young OZS-ers’ 6:00PM
Behar/Bechukotai
Shabbat - 9:30 am
Bima: Jeffery Siegel
May 31 Aprl 1 23 Sivan Young OZS-ers’ 6:00PM
Shelach
Shabbat - 9:30 am
Bima: Bennett Bayer
SHABBAT SERVICES FOR MAY
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BAR MITZVAH
DARYN SMITH’S MITZVAH PROJECT
Join us as we celebrate a special
day when our daughter
Daryn Smith
is called to the Torah as a
Bat Mitzvah
May 25, 2013
Diane Sobel & Greg Smith
A Kiddush lunch will follow the service.
Daryn Smith has been volunteering at the One
Parent Scholar House, which provides services
to single mothers in need. Currently, she is
asking for people to donate children’s books
that she can deliver to the moms there. She will
have a box in the lobby of the synagogue;
please bring in any children’s books you would
like to donate and leave them in the box. Thank
you very much!”
Join us as we celebrate a special
day when our son
Seth Aptaker
is called to the Torah as a
Bar Mitzvah
May 18, 2013
Beth & Allan Aptaker
A Kiddush lunch will follow the service.
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HADASSAH ‘FLOWER POWER’ 2013
HADASSAH SPONSORED INTERFAITH COMMUNITY EVENT
On May 2 at 6 pm in Pavilion A Auditorium of UK Hospital, Hadassah is sponsoring an interfaith
community event featuring guest speaker Barbara Goldstein, Deputy Executive Director of Hadassah
in Israel. Her topic is Recent Developments in Israel: An On the Ground Perspective. Please invite
your friends and neighbors and attend to hear a dynamic and informative speaker. Light refreshments
and validated parking will be provided. No admission charge. Contact Melanie Shapiro,
[email protected] or 519-6859, to rsvp or to ask questions.
Spring is here, and the Lexington Chapter of Hadassah is again selling cash certificates to be
redeemed at Proper Plants, Inc. at 3050 Military Pike. There you will find a selection of hanging
baskets, patio plants, flowers, herbs and vegetables. All plants are locally grown. Proceeds from the
sales will support Hadassah’s medical, educational, and youth programs in the United States, Israel,
and world-wide. Start planning your garden now and order certificates from Jane Chaput at
859-245-8624 or Hanna Smith at 859-223-9682.
May 5 - 3:00 to 6:00PM This is a class exploring fundamentals of Judaism and is open for anyone seeking a greater
connection to Judaism, and it is essential for all considering conversion to Judaism through
OZS. The class will meet May 5, June 2, June 23, July 14, August 4, and August 25 from 3:00 to
6:00pm. Please email Rabbi Smolkin [email protected] for more information or if you
know someone who might be interested.
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS
Mark Klein (the comedian) is a self-described “conservative Republican Jewish comedian from
Kentucky,” and he’s pretty sure he's the only one; no one else in the world can make this claim.
Mark will be the headliner at TAI on May 19th for Hadassah’s Comedy Night. Entertainment,
dinner, beer, wine, and a raffle will all be available.
HADASSAH’S COMEDY NIGHT
On May 9th at 7pm, Jewish Family Services and Hadassah will be jointly hosting a program about
Organ Donation. We will meet in the foyer of the Chinoe office building, 1050 Chinoe Road.
KODA’s Charlotte Wong and Rabbi Sharon Cohen will be our guest speakers as well as a
community panel with personal experience with organ donation. If you have any questions or want
additional information on this contact Mimi Kaufman at [email protected] or (859) 269-8244
Jewish Family Life/Hadassah Education Event: Donate Life!
Please join the officers and board members of the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass, Wednesday,
May 22 at 7:00 pm at the Federation to honor this year's award winners. Our 2013 recipients are:
Kathy Feinberg, President's Award; Hanna Smith, Cookie Wenneker Volunteer of the Year Award;
Amy Faust Mayer, Young Leadership Award. For more information please contact Judy Wortman at
(859) 268-0672 or [email protected] .
JFB ANNUAL MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE
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Ohavay Zion Synagogue extends special thanks to those who have made contributions during the past month.
GENERAL FUND Cindy Derer & John Gohmann In Memory of Johnny Perel,
Eleanor Caplan In Memory of Dr. Edward Engel
Dr. & Mrs. Leon Chameides In Memory of Dr. Edward Engel
Ona & Tom Mastronarde In Memory of Dr. Edward Engel
Allen Paritz In Memory of Ethyl Paritz
Leon & Linda Ravvin In Memory of Bruno Shapira
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bartelstone In Memory of Dr. Edward Engel
The Floyd/Abbott Family In Memory of Dr. Edward Engel
Arthur Shechet & Marilyn Robie In Memory Barbara & Carroll Robie In Memory of Jean & David Shechet
Gayle & Peter Bourne In Memory of Aleen Kiser, John Mitchell Spiwak and Marilyn Kiser Crawford
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
Caren Guthman In Honor of Rabbi Smolkin
The Youkilis Family In Honor of Rabbi Smolkin
Laura & George Szekely In Honor of Rabbi Smolkin Marilyn Gall With appreciation to Rabbi Smolkin for all his help with her mother’s burial. Evalynne Elias In Memory of Dorothy Plavin & Barbara Reiss
The Alkhasov Family In Memory of Uri & Tatiana Khanukayev In Memory of Rebecca & Solomon Alkhasov
Arthur Shechet & Marilyn Robie In Memory Bruno Shapira & Barbara Reiss
KIDDUSH FUND Jacquelyn Johnson In Memory of Natalie Sherman
Laura & George Szekely In Honor of Cole Ferguson’s Bar Mitzvah
DONATIONS
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PLEASE SUPPORT THESE COMMUNITY BUSINESSES (CLICK ON WEBSITE LINKS WITHIN THE ADS TO ACCESS BUSINESS WEBSITES)
Cindy M. Derer, P.L.L.C.
Cindy M. Derer, D.M.D.
Family Dentistry
698 Perimeter Drive, Suite 102
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
Janice Brock, ABR, CNHS, CRS, GRI [email protected] www.janicebrock.com
A. S. de Movellan Real Estate 171 Prosperous Place Lexington, KY 40509 Cell 859-533-7669 Bus 859-266-0451 Fax 859-268-2636 VM 859-293-9451
An Independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Shop at Amazon.com and Support OZS On the OZS website Donation page, look for & click on Amazon.com to do all
your shopping. OZS will receive a minimum of 4% of your total purchase price.
Make sure to use the link on the OZS Donation page as this will let Amazon
know that you are from OZS!! OZS has earned $2,403.73 since starting this
program.
KROGER CARDS
Buy Groceries, Gasoline, and Prescriptions at Kroger's Get your shopping cards at the OZS office. These cards act just like gift cards and
can be recharged. Kroger donates 4% of the purchases to OZS. Earnings for
the month of April are $271.64 bringing our 2013 total to date: $1,059.27
KROGER & AMAZON EARNING TOTALS
PLEASE SUPPORT THESE COMMUNITY BUSINESSES (CLICK ON WEBSITE LINKS WIHTIN THE ADS TO ACCESS BUSINESS WEBSITES)
KROGER & AMAZON EARNING TOTALS
Click here if you’ve read this and be eligible for
a $25.00 Kroger Gift card .
Mail to: [email protected] I read the bulletin
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Religious School Schedule
May 5 Sunday School
May 7 Hebrew School May 12 Sunday School May 14 Hebrew School May 19 Sunday School - last day
Softball Season begins soon and the OZS-TAI church league softball team is looking for any men (must be at
least 16) to join us for some comradery, a little exercise and maybe even an occasional win or two on Monday
evenings this Spring. If interested, please contact [email protected]
Softball
Since its inception BBI has been in the forefront in monitoring world activities as they relate to Jewish and human rights
issues. BBI maintains a seat at the United Nations and has missions throughout the world keeping up with matters of
concern for all of us. Allan J. Jacobs of Lake Forest, Ill., was re-elected president of B’nai B’rith International last fall. During his first term,
Jacobs led numerous B’nai B’rith delegations on global missions that included meetings with Israeli President Shimon
Peres, Pope Benedict XVI and Jordan’s King Abdullah II, among others. Jacobs has spoken out against Iran’s relentless
quest for nuclear weapons as well as the Iranian infiltration into Latin America. He has called for the fair treatment of Israel
at all U.N. venues, spoken out against global human rights abuses.
Mr. Jacobs' address "A Look at Issues Facing the Jewish Community Worldwide" will be at Ohavay Zion
Synagogue on Sunday morning, May 19. Join us at 10 AM for an egg, lox and bagel brunch ($15 per person) or come at
11 AM at no charge to hear Mr. Jacobs' presentation. Please reserve a seat for the brunch by emailing a request
to [email protected] or by calling Abe Rabiner at 859/ 263 0039.
B’nai B’rith International President to speak at Stanley Rose Lodge Sunday May 19
Join us at the Hilton Suites at Lexington Green, Sunday, June 2 at 6:00 pm as we pay tribute to this dedicated
couple for their years of commitment to the Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass and the Jewish community.
Included in the program will be keynote speaker, Henry Abramson, Dean of Academic Affairs and Student
Services at Touro College South, Miami Beach. At this event you will be asked to make your commitment to the
JFB Annual Community Campaign. Dinner is $60 per person. You may also place a tribute ad or have your name
listed in our Tribute Journal. For more information please contact Judy Wortman at (859) 268-0672 or
[email protected] .
An Evening to Honor Linda and Dr. Leon Ravvin
Donations for Youth Group Is anyone wanting to update their outdoor furniture, give away an old large screen TV, or looking to get rid of
games or game systems?
The Youth Group is looking to update the downstairs youth lounge and could use your donations. Please speak
with Ilona about donating any needed items.
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OZS MAZAL TOV
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
May 17 Daniel & Rebecca Ashman 5 years
May 24 Bruch & Rachel Belin 15 years
May 28 Jack & Susan Miller 35 years
May 29 Charlie & Jane Spiegel 31 years
May 30 Seth & Erin Salomon 3 years
Congratulations!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
May 1 Benjamin Grossman May 15 Vered Rice May 1 Eric Luftman May 16 Olga Vulakh May 1 Seth Rubin May 18 Daniel Ashman May 2 Solomon Alkhasov May 21 Debi Gall May 2 Becky Grossman May 22 Jan Cerel May 3 Laura Szekely May 22 Janice Crane May 4 Avi Eres May 23 Robyn Kaplan May 5 Pamela Rosenberg May 24 David Elias May 6 Jesse Bardach May 25 Howard Rackmil May 6 Natasha Buchanan May 25 Isabela Wolfsdorf May 7 Rebecca Knight May 26 Bruce Broudy May 9 Eli Crane May 26 Jacquelyn Johnson May 9 James Jarman May 26 Felix Satin May 10 Johathan Herman May 26 Jonathan Satin May 10 Joseph Vulakh May 26 Rachel Swan May 11 Lawrene Brewer May 28 Gerald Reynolds May 11 Brent Smith May 29 Gina Christensen May 12 Ean Lowell May 29 Caitln Haskett May 13 Steve Davis-Rosenbaum May 29 Linda Ravvin May 13 David Vulakh May 30 Aimee Stamm May 13 Zachary Westerman May 31 Harold Roth May 14 Renee Hymson May 31 Seth Salomon
MAZEL TOV TO:
Cole Ferguson on becoming
A Bar Mitzvah
OZS Welcomes New Members:
Ms. Kerachel Rieger
Mrs. Renee Hymson
MEMBERSHIP
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Iyar - Sivan 5773 - May 2013
YAHRZEITS FOR MAY YAHRZEITS FOR MAY
Iyar 21 Jacob Bayer 1-May
Iyar 21 Ted Reese
Iyar 21 Jean Shechet
Iyar 21 John Mitchell Spiwak
Iyar 22 Yetta Kravetz 2-May
Iyar 22 Jacob Perlmutter
Iyar 22 Eva Margarite Thompson
Iyar 23 Beatrice Miller 3-May
Iyar 24 Marilyn Kiser Crawford 4-May
Iyar 25 Reuben Friedenn 5-May
Iyar 26 Wilma Klein Suski 6-May
Iyar 26 Nehama Levy
Iyar 26 Lilly Rackmil
Iyar 28 Nathan Herman 8-May
Iyar 28 Elias Kraus
Iyar 28 Pearl Shudnow
Iyar 29 Joseph Kroot 9-May
Iyar 29 Ray Noack
Sivan 1 Isadore Fleischman 10-May
Sivan 1 Lillian Hartman
Sivan 1 Flora Herr
Sivan 1 Anna Luckens
Sivan 1 Samuel Salutsky
Sivan 2 Ida Baker 11-May
Sivan 2 Asher Finkel
Sivan 3 Harold Bitensky 12-May
Sivan 3 Anne Friedman
Sivan 3 Max Katz
Sivan 4 Virginia Godhelff 13-May
Sivan 4 Lev Green
Sivan 4 Hilda Jacobs 13-May
Sivan 4 Helen Manning
Sivan 4 Joseph Wirklich
Sivan 5 Ben Steinberg 14-May
Sivan 7 Louis Dubilier 16-May
Sivan 7 Anatoly Vulakh
Sivan 8 Isadore Davis 17-May
Sivan 8 Harry Goller
Sivan 9 Melvin Levy 18-May
Sivan 9 Daniel Sechtin
Sivan 10 Simon Jacobs 19-May
Sivan 10 Sally Kaufer
Sivan 12 Amnon Bear 21-May
Sivan 13 Craig Jonas 22-May
Sivan 13 Jonathan Williams
Sivan 14 Pessie Kraus 23-May
Sivan 14 William Packman
Sivan 15 Chaim Gesund 24-May
Sivan 16 Manny Alter 25-May
Sivan 16 Sophia Levin
Sivan 16 Elliot Rosenberg
Sivan 17 David Ades 26-May
Sivan 17 Ricardo Gedaly
Sivan 17 Pauline Kroot
Sivan 17 Meyer Levine
Sivan 17 Laura Levy
Sivan 18 Betty Bryan 27-May
Sivan 18 Mary (Miriam) Caller
Sivan 19 Shelly Derer 28-May
Sivan 19 Leon Gitelson
Sivan 21 Amelia Matlin 30-May
Sivan 21 Fannie Rosenstein
Sivan 21 Florence Travis
Sivan 22 Lena Cohen 31-May
Sivan 22 William Kelly
Yahrzeit Observance
begins at sundown of the
previous evening
with lighting of the yahrzeit
candle. The traditional act of tzedaka,
honoring a loved one, is
often performed at this time.
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Phone: 859-266-8050
Fax: 859 268-3357
Email: [email protected]
2048 Edgewater Court
Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Ohavay Zion Synagogue
OZS BACKPACK PROGRAM WITH GOD’S PANTRY
We will be backpacking at OZS on Sunday, May 5 at 11:00
(These times and dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced through email and OZS
facebook group.)
Thanks to everyone who has helped or will help with performing this mitzvah!
Brian Derer
[email protected]
Program link: http://godspantry.org/aboutus/our-programs-services/the-backpack-program/
FAITH FEEDS
OZS will continue to coordinate volunteers for the 4th Tuesday each month at the Lexington Farmers Market, corner
of Broadway and Maxwell. Gleaning would start Tuesday, May 28th. Any questions please contact Lisa Satin at
[email protected]
If you are interested in helping with these programs, please contact Lisa Satin, 338-3740, or
[email protected] for more information.
This year, Ohavay Zion Synagogue has engaged in a fascinating exploration of the Christian Bible. We have
learned a great deal about Christianity, and we have also discovered a lot about our own religion.
This May we will conclude our year of study with an exploration of the books of Acts and Revelation. In the
book of Acts, we will hear an interesting perspective on how and why Christians and Jews went their
separate ways. In the book of Revelation, we will delve into an apocalyptic text, with its powerful and
frightening imagery.
The classes will be held at Ohavay Zion Synagogue on the evenings of Monday, May 6th and Thursday,
May 23rd from 7:00 to 8:30pm. All are welcome!
EXPLORING THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE
