www.bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7279 September 2010 September 2010 Elul - Tishrei 5770-5771 Vol. 81, No. 1 Beth Shalom’s Sukkot and Simchat Torah details and reservation information will be coming to you in a special mailing. First day Sukkot services will be held Thursday, September 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Wornall campus, followed by Kiddush lunch. On Friday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m., our longstanding relationship with the Academy and our pride in our students will be celebrated at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Day at Beth Shalom. There will be a Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah following the service. On Friday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. there will be both a traditional Chapel Service and a Tefillah 2000 Service with Yachad, The Traveling Tefillah Band at Wornall. “An Evening Under the Stars” congregational dinner will be served in the Sukkah, weather permitting, immediately following services. Reservations for dinner are due by September 13. See yout Sukkot mailer for details. A young family “sundae” and singing program (La Mishpachah Sukkot) will be held Sunday, September 26, 4 p.m. in the Sukkah at the Lamar campus. Join us for singing and festivities to be followed by a special dessert: “making our own sundaes.” Kadimaniks and USYers, Beth Shalom 7 th thru 12 th graders, will celebrate with Pizza in the Hut (aka Lamar Sukkah) Tuesday, September 28 at 6:15 p.m. Hoshanah Rabbah services will begin at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, Wornall campus. Breakfast, which will be served following services, is sponsored by Anne Bratt in memory of her husband Aleck, z”l. Simchat Torah festivities begin Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m., Wornall campus, with Ma’ariv, followed by Havdalah and Hakafot. Friday morning, October 1 we continue to rejoice in the Hakafot beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Cumonow Social Hall. Simchat Torah honorees (see page 6) will be celebrated during the service and a special Kiddush Luncheon, sponsored by the honorees, will follow. Beth Shalom Celebrates Sukkot and Simchat Torah The Rabbi Morris B. Margolies Center of Adult Studies will present a series of five lectures this fall on “The World of the Talmud.” All lectures will be held in the Katz Chapel at the Wornall campus at 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2. Mark your calendars for an informative and fascinating series. The first lecture on October 7 will be given by Rabbi Emeritus, Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D., on the subject of The Founding Fathers of the Talmud and Their Remarkable Lives and Deaths. Subsequent lectures will be delivered by Beth Shalom clergy and topics are as follows: October 21: Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi, the Editor of the Mishnah November 4: The Great Talmudic Academies of Babylonia (Iran and Iraq today) November 18: Halakhah (law) and Aggadah (The Magic of Torah Interpretation) December 2: The Midrash: Its impact upon Judaism over 1,000 years Adult Education Series: “The World of the Talmud” Rabbi Margolies Parashah Class - Rabbi Stein Saturdays, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - Wornall Learners’ Minyan - Wornall Saturday, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. Adult Hebrew Classes - Lamar Beginning Sun., Oct. 3 & Wed., Oct. 6 Sarah Peltzman Classes - Lamar Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. Eat & Educate - Village Shalom Beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, 12 p.m . Rabbi Margolies Lecture Series - Wornall Thursday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Opportunities Clip and Save Beth Shalom Adult Education
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Vol. 81, No. 1
Beth Shalom’s Sukkot and Simchat Torah details and reservation information will be coming to you in a special mailing. First day Sukkot services will be held Thursday, September 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Wornall campus, followed by Kiddush lunch.
On Friday, September 24 at 9:30 a.m., our longstanding relationship with the Academy and our pride in our students will be celebrated at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy Day at Beth Shalom. There will be a Kiddush luncheon in the Sukkah following the service. On Friday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. there will be both a traditional Chapel Service and a Tefillah 2000 Service with Yachad, The Traveling Tefillah Band at Wornall. “An Evening Under the Stars” congregational dinner will be served in the Sukkah, weather permitting, immediately following services. Reservations for dinner are due by September 13. See yout Sukkot mailer for details.
A young family “sundae” and singing program (La Mishpachah Sukkot) will be held Sunday, September 26, 4 p.m. in the Sukkah at the Lamar campus. Join us for singing and festivities to be followed by a special dessert: “making our own sundaes.”
Kadimaniks and USYers, Beth Shalom 7th thru 12th graders, will celebrate with Pizza in the Hut (aka Lamar Sukkah) Tuesday, September 28 at 6:15 p.m.
Hoshanah Rabbah services will begin at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, Wornall campus. Breakfast, which will be served following services, is sponsored by Anne Bratt inmemory of her husband Aleck, z”l.
Simchat Torah festivities begin Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m., Wornall campus, with Ma’ariv, followed by Havdalah and Hakafot. Friday morning, October 1 we continue to rejoice in the Hakafot beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Cumonow Social Hall. Simchat Torah honorees (see page 6) will be celebrated during the service and a special Kiddush Luncheon, sponsored by the honorees, will follow.
Beth Shalom CelebratesSukkot and Simchat Torah
The Rabbi Morris B. Margolies Center of Adult Studies will present a series of five lectures this fall on “The World of the Talmud.” All lectures will be held inthe Katz Chapel at the Wornall campus at 7:30 p.m. on the following
Thursdays: Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2. Mark your calendars for an informative and fascinating series.
The first lecture on October 7 will be given by Rabbi Emeritus, Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D., on the subject of The Founding Fathers of the Talmud and Their Remarkable Lives and Deaths. Subsequent lectures will be delivered by Beth Shalom clergy and topics are as follows:
October 21: Rabbi Yehuda Hanassi, the Editor of the Mishnah November 4: The Great Talmudic Academies of Babylonia
(Iran and Iraq today) November 18: Halakhah (law) and Aggadah (The Magic of
Torah Interpretation) December 2: The Midrash: Its impact upon Judaism over 1,000 years
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All Beth Shalom members in good standing are invited to attend and participate in an informational congregational meeting Monday, September 27, 7-9 p.m., at Wornall in the sanctuary. During this meeting, members will be updated on our current financial situation and CBS task forces will present possible solutions. Members will have the opportunity to express their viewsand share suggestions with the CBS leadership. Please plan to attend!
What is most important? These past few years have been a time of great challenge for our country’s economy, for non-profits in general, for our synagogue community and for many of our individual families. With very little exception, these challenges - overwhelming as they may have seemed or felt - have not been challenges of the spirit. Rather, they are a Shofar call.
They have tried and tested us through growing privation - forcing long-range decisions in immediately trying circumstances. Companies and organizations have been forced to become smaller or face the end of their work. Synagogues have needed to do the same, as families have withdrawn from educational or personal commitments to preserve their futures. And through it all, relationships have been soured or strengthened based on our best or worst reactions to the challenges. Can you hear the Shofar’s call?
According to Pirkei Avot 5:3, With ten tests our father Abraham was tested and he withstood them all--in order to make known how great was our father Abraham’s love. Some Jews believe that every moment comes from God, and every moment is a deliberately crafted test of our spirit and character by the One who knows us best. Others believe that events are not crafted by God, but that we are nevertheless facing tests of Jewish character each day. From our vantage point it is impossible to rationally determine which is true, but that doesn’t change the nature of the moment. Are you listening to the voice of the Shofar?
How do we decide what is most important? For me, the answer is “imperfectly.” It is hard to keep the highest ideals of Torah and Mitzvot in front of me, especially when economic hardship hammers away at the synagogue and families I care for. We alternate between the fierce rigor of a balance sheet and the myopia caused by long range
f r o m t h e r a b b i ’s s t u d ydreams. So many families have faced the same challenge: how much to cut, and what to hold on to? We hesitate and tremble in the quivering blasts of the Shofar.
The answer lies in courage to face reality, no matter how unpalatable, and the faith to believe that our highest hopes are not based in finances. When we make decisions in the moment based on God, Torah, Mitzvot and love and respect for each other, we have reason to believe that what we create will last. We make our hopes align with God’s dreams, and know that our lives are part of something eternal. We can know that what we do is sustainable.In synagogue these High Holy Days, we will read the Akeidah, the culminating test of Abraham’s faith: the binding of Isaac, and God’s intercession at the last moment - placing a ram on the altar instead of Abraham’s beloved son. It was the hardest moment of his life, but he did not know it at the time. The lesson is clear: we do not know the outcome before we choose. We do not know if things will get easier or harder after this. But we are assured that our decisions matter and that our choices are to be viewed as a test. It is not a math test, proving we can balance a ledger. It is not a memory test, proving we can repeat the past or stick to our guns. It is a test of our spirit, faith and love. It is a hearing test. Can you hear the call of the Shofar?
Congregation Beth Shalom and each of us in our lives face serious tests. Let us return - to synagogue and to Jewish living. Let us create a sustainable future by coming to shul and sharing our lives in synagogue community in the present. Let the Shofar propel you forward in faith and courage. Let the next blasts of the ram’s horn be victorious over doubt, selfishness, apathy and passivity.
Programs & Meetings:Book Club - Out of Building Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Paid Up Membership Brunch Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. - Lamar
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Upcoming Events:Beth ShalomSisterhood
This fall, Sisterhood’s Sarah Peltzman Adult Education classes, taught by Rabbi Robert Tobin, will take place on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Lamar campus. The classes will consist of 90 minutes with Rabbi Tobin, beginning at 10 a.m., followed by 30 minutes of “family traditions” and “current events” led by different class members. Registration and classes will begin on Tuesday, October 5. This year’s topics are as follows:
Part I. Life Without a King: The Book of Judges is a study of the remarkable period of time between Joshua and King Saul.
Part II. 50 Words that Unlock the Siddur will give you a practical shortcut to recognizing and understanding, in Hebrew, the key words and concepts that repeat most frequently in Jewish prayer. Part III. 7 Legends from the Talmud enters the intriguing world of Talmudic Lore.
Part IV. Passover Living concludes our year with a study of Pesach traditions from a traditional view.
For more information or to register in advance, contact Berenice Haberman at [email protected] or 913-894-6657.
Sarah Peltzman Classes Resume on Tuesdays!
Sisterhood is organizing a new project, Mitzvah Meals, to be jointly funded by Sisterhood and the Congregation. If you are a congregant who has recently returned home from the hospital, been bereaved, ill or injured, or has recently given birth to or adopted a baby, Sisterhood would like to provide you with a Shabbat (or weekday) meal. Contact Jill Goldstein, Ritual Coordinator at 913-647-7281 or [email protected] and let her know you would like a meal, then Sisterhood committee members will make arrangements. Normally the meal will be planned to serve a family of four, and will include everything from roast chicken to challah to dessert.
The Mitzvah Meal Committee Chair, Marlene Katz, is looking for volunteers to help with organizing, purchasing, preparing meals and delivery. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Marlene at [email protected].
Sisterhood to Provide “Mitzvah Meals”
Monday: 10 a.m.-12: 30 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. When PRS in session: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday: When PRS in session: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Sisterhood will hold its annual Paid-up Membership Brunch on Tuesday, October 19, 10 a.m. at the Lamar campus. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Please bring children’s sweat pants size 4-6x to be donated to Children’s Place.
The Program Vice-Presidents are Cindy Bodker and Rhonda Fromm. Invitations will be mailed and more information will be available in the October Scroll.
Brunch for Paid-Up Sisterhood Members
Attend Peltzman Classes!Comments from past attendees...
• Rabbi Tobin is an excellent lecturer• All topics were meaningful and enjoyable• The ladies who take the class are knowledgeable• Rabbi Tobin challenged and added to my knowledge base
Kiddush KornerA wonderful and significant way to commemorate a simchah, honor a friend or relative or memorialize a loved one is to sponsor a Kiddush Luncheon. For date availability and more information, contact Norman Levitan at [email protected] or call 913-647-7283.
October 2 – Gibian Family in honor of the 70th Anniversary of Marvin Gibian’s Bar Mitzvah
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I want to share with everyone a little secret I’ve learned about: the Thursday morning minyan before a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. I have been attending morning minyan for the last 5 years to support this very vital service that our synagogue provides for those reciting kaddish for a loved one. I’ve recently started attending Thursday mornings for B’nei Mitzvah that I know. The joy that I see on the faces of the families as they start their Simchah weekend is incredible. There is a sense that they have finally made it to this event they have been talking about for many years. There is also a big sense of relief as they attend the minyan, knowing the fun is about to start.
I know there are many folks who question why we would even need to attend this event. I believe it sends an important message to our children about the importance of the morning minyan to Conservative Jews, and the role of tefillin in the weekday services. It also shows that
morning minyan is nothing to be scared of and the group is very warm and welcoming.
I would like to encourage more folks to attend the morning minyan in general, and especially consider attending on a Thursday morning to celebrate the simchah of an upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah. I have gained a lot and developed many friendships. I know I may have to share this special event with more folks, but I’m willing to make that sacrifice.
Madrikhim Training Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6 p.m.School Committee Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.mReligious School Opening Day Sunday, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m.Begin 1st Quarter Mon. Journeys Monday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m.PRS High School Tuesdays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5No Classes Sept. 18, 19, 22, 29Open House Sunday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.10th Grade Class Dinner inRabbi Tobin’s Family’s Sukkah Sunday, Sept. 26, 5 p.m.7th Grade Open House Wednesday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m.
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The Polsky Religious School staff and teachers have had a very busy summer getting ready for the opening of Religious School on Sunday, September 12. Students will find some familiar programs as well as new additions. All of our teachers are returning and are busy preparing to welcome our students. We are pleased to welcome several students who will be joining our program from Congregation Ohev Sholom. Our fantastic Monday Journeys classes begin on Monday, September 13. We are also very excited about the new High School program which will now take place at Lamar on Tuesday nights beginning September 14. This program is open to any 8th-10th grader in the community and has a wonderful staff of teachers. We have missed your children over the summer and look forward to welcoming the sounds of learning and children’s voices in our halls.
Until school begins here are some things you can do at home to make the transition into the school year a smoother one.
• Take out those Hebrew books and spend some time reviewing. • Check out the school calendar, school policies and the school supply list on the Beth Shalom website, www.bethshalomkc.org. • When shopping for school supplies, pick up a few extra to donate by adding to the bins outside the school office. • Bring all completed forms to the office, including medical and media release forms, 3rd-5th grade family journeys form and high school course selection form. See you on September 12 for start of religious school.
Services and Special ProgramsFriday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat at Grand CourtSaturday, Sept. 18, 7:35 p.m. KCUSY pass out glowsticks for Ne’ilahSunday, Sept. 26, 12 p.m. KCUSY & Kadima Picnic - LamarTuesday, Sept. 28, 6:15 p.m. Pizza in the Hut - Lamar
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All KCUSYers, Kadimaniks and their families are invited to a picnic in the Youth Lounge on Sunday, September 26 at 12 noon. Join us for food, fun and exciting details about the year to come. RSVP to Stef.
David Ruben & Emily Ruben enjoying a past KCUSY and Kadima picnic.
Did you know that we have parent child classes at RFEC? This fall there will be three different classes available for parents and children to share:
• WaytoGrowBaby is for babies 2 to 6 months. Music and movement and parenting issues are all part of this 45 minute class taught by Rachel Warner. The class will take place Tuesdays, September 14 thru December 14, 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• RuachandRoll is for babies 6 to 12 months. This class consists of 45 minutes of music, movement, parachute and bubble fun. The class takes place on Wednesdays, September 15 thru December 15, 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Emily Tummons is the teacher.
• Peek-A-BooToddlerandYou is for children ages 12 months to 20 months. This class is a first PRE-Preschool experience with art projects, stories, music, finger plays and playtime in our indoor playroom. This class takes place on Tuesdays, September 14 thru December 14 from 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and is taught by Rachel Warner.
To enroll in any of the parent child classes and for more information, check the CBS website, www.bethshalomkc.org or contact Judy Jacks Berman at 913-647-7287.
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Ecclesiastes 3:1
Mazal Tov to our Bar Mitzvah
Celebrating life CyCle events
Welcome New Members
Marvin Gibian October 2, 2010 • 24 Tishrei 5771On Shabbat Bereishit, Marvin Gibian will be called to the Torah for the Kohen Aliyah to mark the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, which occurred on Shabbat Bereishit 1940. His Bar Mitzvah was held at KIBS synagogue (a forerunner of today’s Beth Shalom,) where his maternal grandfather, Eli Gershon, z”l, davened Musaf. Rabbi Gershon Hadas, z”l, and Cantor Jacob Rothblatt, z”l, officiated. Marvin is a fouth generation member of Beth Shalom, attending Sunday School, Hebrew School, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, a Confirmand and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 61. Marvin served with his wife, Evelyn, as Couple’s Club Co-Presidents. He then served as Men’s Club President and as President of the Congregation in 1981. Marvin will be joined on the bimah by his wife Evelyn,
daughter Linda, son-in-law Mark Fishman, and grandchildren Jacob and Esther.
Marvin’s family will sponsor the Kiddush Luncheon following services. Please join them in worship and for kiddush lunch following services in celebration of this momentous occasion.
It is our custom to honor congregational volunteers on Simchat Torah. This year Beverly Newman and Stanley Samberg will be honored on Friday morning, October 1. Please join us as we celebrate with Bev and Stan as valued members, and thank them for their service.
Stanley has been named Chatan Bereishit, the first aliyah at the beginning of the Torah cycle. He leads daily services on Thursday evenings and some Fridays. Since joining Beth Shalom in 1972, he has worked in many capacities and is known as a “go to” person who can be relied upon to perform a myriad
of necessary tasks. In the greater community, he has served on various committees. Before retirement, Stan owned and operated Stan Samberg Realty. He has been married to Judy for 40 years and they are the parents of Amy, Robin and Corey, and the grandparents of Elliana Samberg.
Kallat Torah and Chatan Bereishit Honorees
Bev, who will be honored as Kallat Torah, the last aliyah in the Torah, is currently Editor of the Scroll and Treasurer of Sisterhood. She has also served on various committees at Beth Shalom and other community organizations. Bev earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.A. in Education, and was a teacher and a librarian in her professional life. She has been married to Peter for 44 years, and they are the parents of Neil Newman and Felice Saxe, and the grandparents of Emily and Ethan Newman and Sarah, Heather and Courtney Saxe.
September AnniversariesSeptember anniversaries will be honored during services on Shabbat morning, September 25. October anniversaries will be honored on October 16. To sponsor Kiddush contact Norman, 913-647-7283.
Day Years1 Milton & Marjorie Adler 53 Steven & Stacy Brown 8 Howard & Gail Bunch 19 Steve & Eileen Gaffen 25 Michael & Anne Jacobs 36 Frank Lipsman & Janet Mark 25 Jeffrey & Linda Sander 25 Richard & Connie Simon 192 Michael & Renana Abrams 20 Barry & Cheryl Kantor 26 Allen & Jean Parelman 213 Seth & Robyn Freiden 4 Phillip & Barbara Hodes 43 Kurt & Stephanie Kavanaugh 21 Larry & Linda Lessner 32 Earl & Shirley Unell 504 Steven & Judith Sherry 505 Mark & Meredith Bernstein 11 Allen & Gail Gutovitz 396 Gregory & Susan Azorsky 23 Lewis & Carol Berey 45 Scott & Debra Davis 23 Michael Jarnicki & Jessica Baer 2 Abraham & Marlene Kopec 50
7 Charles & Angela Hiller 24 Antonio Pacheco & Linda Leibowitz 18 Daniel & Janna Rosenthal 78 Roman & Svetlana Sorkin 3710 Harold & Annette Bell 60 Michael & Samyra Marks 43 Aaron & Jennifer Spiegel 911 Marc & Mari Anne Birnbaum 5 Elliott & Katharine Hollub 5012 Scott & Debra Goldstein 616 Tony & Kelly Shapiro 1217 Assaf & Vered Bukai 18 David Gale & Gina Kaiser 2118 John Spertus & Sarah Hoffman 2219 Steven & Joan Israelite 46 Stan & Mary Weiner 4020 Richard & Lisa Hurst 18 Ronald & Kathy Schikevitz 1821 Simon & Janet Galapo 13 Jeffrey & Valerie Gasser 2424 Stanley & Barbara Bodker 1025 Marc & Michelle Stone 527 Leonard & Elizabeth Hershman 40
Mazal Tov to...Melvin and Elaine Glazer on the birth of their grandson, Aharon Glazer, born on July 6. Aharon’s parents are Brian and Sarah Glazer, of Har Nof, Jerusalem, Israel. He is also the grandson of Janet Rothman, San Francisco, CA and Tom Felix, Carmel, CA.
Melvin and Elaine Glazer on the birth of their grandson, Cooper Jordan Glazer born on August 13.
Cooper’s parents are Ruben and Stacey Glazer of Potomac, MD. Cooper is also the grandson of Tom and Clare Vanderwart of Roslyn, NY. Cooper has one brother, Tye Ryan.
Susie Hurst and Daniel Sneh on the engagement of their son, Jonathan Hurst-Sneh to Shira Grunspan. Shira is the daughter of Ilene Grunspan and Larry Grunspan. Jonathan is the grandson of Phyllis and Harold
Hurst, Avigdor Sneh of Tel Aviv and the late Adina Sneh. Shira is the granddaughter of Barbara and Jack Bornstein, Mira Grunspan and the late Roman Grunspan.
JerryBorowick, who has been named managing partner of the KPMG LLP Des Moines office. Jerry is the husband of Karen and the father of Andrew and Jeremy.
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t o d a h r a b b a h !The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friends
and reflect donations thru August 11, 2010. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll. To make a donation, please contact the synagogue office at 913-647-7279 or go to the CBS website.
Arlene & Gerald M Ginsberg Youth Memorial Fund
In Memory of:Minnie Agron Sam & Maurine Agron
Benjamin Ryweck Torah Fund
In Honor of:Alan Salle’s BDMarvin & Adelle Goldstein’s Birth of Great-GranddaughterRabbi Alan & Linda Cohen’s New HomeRabbi Lewis Warshauer’s BDRabbi Rob TobinSusan March’s BDSylvan Siegler’s BD Joan MarchJoan March’s RecoveryNeal Singer’s RecoverySylvan Siegler’s 85th BD Shirley Gottstein
In Memory of:Bronia RoslawowskiJanet Pfefer Joan March
Beth Shalom General Fund
In Honor of:Al & Barbara Beitchman’s 50th Ann. Kerry & Ed Hollander Lance & Terry GoldbergDave Krasner Carl & Jeanette GallerFarrah Karty’s B/BM Edith ShawInge Silverman’s 80th BD Berthold & Therese Romberg Margaret FurstIrving & Anna Lee Rubin’s 65th Ann. Lionel & Joan GreenbergKurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President David & Christy BaldingerLei Kaufman’s Recovery Marvin Szneler Larry CohenSylvan & Merna Siegler’s 51st Ann. Harold & Janet PriceSylvan Siegler’s 85th BD David & Judy Jacobs Dolores Sosnow Harold & Janet Price Jay & Symie MenitoveDoreen & Max Berenbom’s Birth of Great GrandchildMarvin & Adelle Goldstein’s Birth of Great-GranddaughterTzvia Gaba’s BD David & Judy Jacobs
In Memory of:Abe Bernstein Joseph GoldmanAda Hoffman Gary & Debby Cortés
Bela Lipszyc Jack LipszycBessie Goldberg John Goldberg & Marla BrockmanBronia Roslawowski David Gale & Gina Kaiser Jeff & Cathy Alpert Kurt & Stephanie KavanaughDonald Intrater William & Lynn IntraterFrances Sandler Bettye BalkinGary Bitner Shirley BitnerHarry Shapiro Marietta DunnHelen Spector Harold & Natalie KlopperIda Gershon Phillip & Rita GershonIda Joseph Shirley BeiserJanet Pfefer Kurt & Stephanie KavanaughJerome Schneider Alan & Julie SchneiderJoe Posner Marvin & Carol GoldsteinKathleen Gelphman Peltzman Leona MolotskyLillian Lustgarten Jeff & Cathy AlpertLois Shifrin Nata ScharfLouis Pinsky John Goldberg & Marla BrockmanMary Kay Leonard KayMilton Forman Jack FormanMorris Singer Nathan RosenMother Nata ScharfNorman Weinstein Sam Weinstein Harold WeinsteinPearl Gottlieb Samuel RosenRae Jacobs David & Judy JacobsRichard Bratman Linda JacobsonRuth EisenbergS. Nathan Salvay Geraldine SalvaySam Kaswan Louis & Marilyn KesslerSamuel J. Brown Alan BrownSamuel Taylor Margaret SmithSarah Peltzman Justin GershonSerena Eisman Hope & Marshall Talbot
Beth Shalom Chesed Committee Fund
In Honor of:Helen Levy’s 75th BD Mirah Rostov
In Memory of:Bronia Roslawowski Sheldon & Jackie FleschmanGary Bitner Linda SugermanLibby Shankman Sheldon & Jackie FleschmanSamuel Summers Charles Summers
Beth Shalom Lechem Fund
In Honor of:Inge Silverman’s 80th BD Larry & Beverly MallinLei Kaufman’s Recovery Ben & Debra Rubin
In Memory of:Bernard Unger Rowena TurkJanet Pfefer Ben & Debra RubinLillian Lustgarten Stan & Alice Overocker
Beth Shalom Library Fund
In Honor of:Harold & Judy Esrig’s Ann. Leonard & Jill Singer
Beverly & Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund
In Memory of:Lillian Lustgarten Harvey Bodker
Blanche & Ira Rosenblum
Library Technology Project Fund
In Memory of:Blanche & Ira Rosenbloom Family of Dr. J. Kantor
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory of:Abe Sander Mark & Toube SearlesMarion ShapiroMax Shapiro Rita Shapiro
Ben & Debra Rubin’s Ann.Ben Rubin Medical Staff AwardMichael & Barbara Katz’s Ann.Ron & Harryette Cooperman’s Ann. Rhea Salasche & Harold KaseffNeal Singer’s Recovery Ben & Debra RubinSylvan Siegler’s 85th BD Marvin & Carol GoldsteinTillie Goodman’s 95th BD Ken & Sheila Sonnenschein
In Memory of:Lillian Lustgarten Neal & Elaine SingerRichard Bratman David Sosland & Rachel Pase-Sosland Neal & Elaine Singer
Louis & Edith Pinsky FundIn Memory of:Louis Pinsky Deborah Stone Edith Pinsky Estelle Pinsky Richard & Charlotte Brockman
Loving Grandparents Fund
In Honor of:Fathers’ Day Jeff & Carole Rosen
In Memory of:Bronia Roslawowski Rod & Gerre Minkin
Mallin Childhood Enrichment Fund
In Memory of:Alec MendelsonEsther GilgusGary SteinJennie Mendelson Larry & Beverly Mallin
Miriam Romotsky Tay Sachs Fund
In Memory of:Lew Alperin Gary & Debby Cortés
Neil F Miller Endowment Fund
In Memory of:Abraham SimonsHerb WinerNeil Miller Sue Miller
Phillip & Barbara Hodes Family
Endowment FundIn Honor of:Michael Azorsky’s BD Phillip & Barbara Hodes
In Memory of:Bronia Roslawowski Phillip & Barbara Hodes
Polsky Religious School Fund
In Honor of:Patti Kroll’s Recovery Steve & Debby Agron
Rabbi Alan L. Cohen Sr. Rabbi Chair FundIn Memory of:Janet Pfefer PRS Teachers Steve & Debby Agron
Rabbi Stein’s Discretionary Fund
In Memory of:Louis Lieberman David & Rosalyn Burnstein
Rabbi Tobin’s Discretionary Fund
In Honor of:Marvin & Adelle Goldstein’s Birth of Great-Granddaughter Rod & Gerre Minkin
In Memory of:Arnold CoppakenDorothy Glass Helen CoppakenHenrietta Katzman Meyer KatzmanMax Shapiro Toby & Walter Robbins
Rose Evelyn Sporn Primary Fund
In Honor of:Sylvan Siegler’s 85th BD Inez Kaufman
In Memory of:Bronia RoslawowskiFannie KaufmanItzok Gerber Inez Kaufman
Rose Family Early Childhood Education
Center FundIn Memory of:Bronia Roslawowski Ackerman Family Alon & Lisa Kama Anne Bratt Arlene Trope Beth Shalom Staff Bill & Jodi Rosenthal Bob & Bette Grossman Bob & Carol Yarmo Brad & Amanda Koffman Carol, Jeff, Justin & David Katz David & Kerry Kuluva David & Nina Shik David & Rosalyn Burnstein David Sosland & Rachel Pase-Sosland Ed & Cheryl Alexander Edith Pinsky Eleanor Abrams Ellie Penner Floyd & Bari Freiden Gary & Debby Cortés Gary & Lana Ravis Geneva Price Gertie Epstein Hanan & Natalie Hammer Harold & Renee Fuchs Harriet Frazier Jeff & Corrine Blackman Jeff & Nancy Shniderman Jenn, Brian, Eden & David Brockman Joyce Bratman Judy Krug Ken & Lonni Millman Morse Ken & Sheila Sonnenschein Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Mark & Sandy Byler Marvin & Carol Goldstein Maxine Grossman Michael & Gloria Azorsky Mike & Anne Jacobs Mike & Staci Kahn Milton & Marjorie Adler Miriam Krantz Miriam Schwartz Rhea Salasche & Harold Kaseff Richard & Charlotte Brockman
Rob & Cindy Daniels Scott & Tali Ravis Stan & Norine Rosenblum Steve & Beth Cole Steve & Milisa Flekier Stevie & Shelly Pessin Stewart & Esther SteinBud KrasneHarold Winkel Hanan & Natalie HammerJanet Pfefer Jeff & Corrine BlackmanLillian Lustgarten Arlene Trope Arthur & Marlene Meltzer Beth El Synagogue Beth Shalom Staff Bill & Jodi Rosenthal David & Kerry Kuluva David & Nina Shik David & Rosalyn Burnstein David Sosland & Rachel Pase-Sosland Dr & Mrs Reginald Dusing Ed & Cheryl Alexander Ellie Penner Estelle Berman Gertie Epstein Harold & Renee Fuchs Howard Rosenthal & Cindy Whitton Jane Hurwitz & Family Jeanette Penner Jeff & Corrine Blackman Jeff & Nancy Shniderman Jerry & Barbara Cosner Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Marvin & Carol Goldstein Michael & Gloria Azorsky Mike & Staci Kahn North Kansas City Iron & Metal Stan & Evelyn Mitchell Stan & Norine Rosenblum Sue & Gene Hurwitz Sylvan & Merna SieglerMarvin Hammer Hanan & Natalie HammerNettie Covitz Ed & Cheryl AlexanderRichard Bratman Beth Shalom Staff Jeff & Nancy Shniderman Stan & Norine RosenblumRose FleischmanSadie Kessel Jeff & Corrine Blackman
www.bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-727910 September 2010
SukkotLaMishpachahSundaes Sunday, September 26, 4 p.m.
High Holy Days Service ScheduleSelichotSaturday, Sept. 4 at Beth Torah 8:15 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah, Day OneWednesday, Sept. 8 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 9 K-2nd Service & Program 8:30 a.m. 3rd-6th Programs 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service 8:30 a.m. Social Hall Service 9 a.m. Young Family Service 9 a.m. 3rd-6th Service -Chapel 10:30 a.m. Tashlikh & Minchah 4 p.m. Leawood -114th & Tomahawk Creek Pkwy. Kansas City -103rd & State Line Road Minchah 6 p.m. Ma’ariv 8 p.m.
Rosh HaShanah, Day TwoFriday, Sept. 10 K-2nd Service & Program 8:30 a.m. 3rd-6th Programs 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service 8:30 a.m. Social Hall Service 9 a.m. Young Family Service 9 a.m. 3rd-6th Service -Chapel 10:30 a.m. Minchah 6 p.m. Ma’ariv 8 p.m.
Mt. Carmel Memorial ServiceSunday, Sept. 12 11 a.m.
Kol Nidrei -Friday,Sept.17 Sanctuary Service 7 p.m. Social Hall Service 7 p.m. K-6thService-Chapel 7 p.m.
Yom Kippur -Saturday,Sept.18 K-2nd Service & Program 8:30 a.m. 3rd-6th Programs 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary Service 8:30 a.m. Social Hall Service 9 a.m. Young Family Service 9 a.m. 3rd-6th Service -Chapel 10:30 a.m. Study Session - Rabbi Stein 5 p.m. Minchah, Ne’ilah & Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m. Havdalah 8:05 p.m. Sounding of the Shofar & “Break Fast”
Sukkot, Day OneWednesday, Sept. 22 6 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 23 Chapel Service 9:30 a.m. Minchah 6 p.m.
Sukkot, Day TwoFriday, Sept. 24 Chapel Service 9:30 a.m. Tefillah 2000 6 p.m. Chapel Service 6 p.m. Sukkot Dinner 6:45 p.m.
Chaim Singer-Frankes, a student at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, will serve as a High Holy Day intern and will be working with our young families and school age students over the High Holy Days.
He will be leading the young family service on both days of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur at 9 a.m. in the Katz Chapel. He will also lead
a service for students in grades 3-6 on both days of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur at 10:30 a.m. in the Katz Chapel. This year we are holding a Kol Nidrei service for students in grades K-6 at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Chaim Singer-Frankes
Rabbinic Intern to Lead Youth and Young Family High Holy Day Services
Once again this year CBS needs you to help us by providing extra funds to help support our synagogue. Our combined dues cover about one-half of our synagogue’s expenses. This year our goal is to raise $75,000 to help support congregational programming and services for the coming year.
HighHolyDayAppeal pledge cards have been mailed, and board members will be calling to ask for your support. Levels of support begin at $1. We hope for 100% participation. Donations can be made by mailing in your pledge card, speaking to a board member on the phone, or indicating your pledge amount on your High Holy Day ticket and giving it to an usher during Yom Kippur services. New this year is the availability to make your donation online through the Beth Shalom website. There is a link on the top right side of the home page. Click and follow the directions.
Please make a difference. Contribute to the High Holy Day Appeal for 2010-2011. For more information, contact the High Holy Day Appeal Chairman, Richard Simon at 913-897-0196 or [email protected].
Annual High Holy Day Appeal for 2010-2011
For more information contact Jamie Katz, [email protected] or join our facebook group “Gesher Kansas City.”
Gesher KC - Young Adults, 22-35 year olds Sukkot Under the Stars, Sun., Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Join us along with Beth Torah Young Adults in a “Sukkah Near You!”
KCUSYPizza in the Hut Tuesday, September 28, 6:15 p.m.
As we celebrate the High Holy days, we are reminded of the hardships caused by hunger, especially among children, in our community. To help with this crisis, Beth Shalom will volunteer at Harvesters on three occasions during the 2010-11 school year. Our first opportunity to volunteer at Harvesters will be on Sunday, October 17. In advance of our first visit we are collecting snacks for school-aged children in the Kansas City area. Bins with the Harvesters logo will be located outside the administrative offices at the Lamar campus from September2-October14 to collect the snacks. The donations will be distributed by Harvesters.
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Jewish Holidays, Closed
Looking Ahead:Give Generously to the High Holy Day Appeal Steppin’ Out - Sunday, Oct 17, 6 p.m.A Jew Grows in Brooklyn - Sunday, Dec. 5
Congregational MeetingMonday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
Wornall Campus
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CBS Members Preparing and Serving Lunch with the Lechem CommitteeAnna Kaseff, Marcy Rydell, Rhea Salasche
