Agudas Chai Lites Agudas Israel Congregation Synagogue and Community Center, established 1922 Rabbi Rachael Jackson Located at 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Phone: 828-693-9838 Website: www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org E-mail: [email protected]February 2016 - 22 Shevat - 20 Adar 1 5776 RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE January is coming to a close and, although the winter is supposed to be our “quiet time”, we have been busy. We had a beautiful Shabbat service conducted by the Brotherhood followed by a special oneg spon- sored by Natalie Zitnick in memory of her late hus- (Continued page 2) Once every four years we have the gift of an extra day—February 29. In reality, how- ever, we are making up for lost time. Time which has already gone by, but we did not notice. After four years, our calendar catches up with the earthly rotations. In our Jewish calendar, day and months are much more complicated. Simplistically, seven out of every nineteen years has an entire extra month, called Adar I. This month, in 2016, happens in Feb- ruary and March. This addition pushes back Purim and Passover—though the length between those two holidays remains the same. So we will not celebrate Passover until April 22. This begs the question then, what are we supposed to do with a whole month? A month with no holi- days of its own. A month with no special Shabbatot. A month which just is. I would like to offer up that we use this month as one of spiritual rejuvenation. During the month of Elul, just before Rosh Hashanah, we do the spiritual hard work—looking deep into ourselves and seeking understanding and forgiveness from others, from ourselves, from God. It’s hard work! And during the month of Nissan (this year in April), we think about redemption as it pertains to the Exodus. We think about the plagues as they were and as they are—more about this in a couple months. We think about tradition and our place in it, which often leads us to think about the future and our place in it. Redemption is hard work! This month, Adar 1, I think we need to fo- cus on taking care of spiritual sides. Not an intensive workout at the gym, but more of a relaxing spa day. For some of us, going to the spa means getting a massage. Easing away the tensions brought on by everyday aches and pains. For others, it means a manicure/pedicure. Beautifying that which we have been given. There are those who see a spa day as time to connect, or re- connect, with friends in an unhurried fashion. What could a spa day for your soul look like? Ask yourself what it could be like to take time to honor and cherish your spiritual side. How refreshed could you be in a deep and meaningful way? Perhaps you would want to scrub away some of the grime that has built up from resentment carried too long. Or, maybe for you, sitting and meditating over the glory and beauty that surrounds us will fill you with child-like awe and wonder once more. However you find a way to rejuvenate your spiritual side is right. Let us take this gift of time and spend it on spiritual awareness. Not hard work. And not pushed aside. Rather, time to care for that side of us which is so personal, so intimate, and so profoundly beautiful. I wish for each of us time to care for ourselves. May we each take time to do so. Warmly and with blessings for a rejuvenating month, Rabbi Rachael Jackson band Stan Zitnick. For the first time, Agudas Israel participated in the MLK Day On, an interfaith day of service commemorating the civil rights leader and movement. Rabbi Jackson was a visible participant in the program. A small but committed group of Agudas Israel members volunteered at agencies
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Agudas Chai Lites Agudas Israel Congregation
Synagogue and Community Center, established 1922
Rabbi Rachael Jackson Located at 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739
The Chai Lites Newsletter… ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS, NEWS STORIES, AND ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMTTED DIRECTLY TO THE EDITOR BY THE 10th, E-MAILED, FAXED, MAILED, DELIVERED (TYPED IF POSSIBLE)
BY THAT DATE. Please do give us your stories, thoughts, ideas and especially your Mitzvahs and Mazel Tovs, as well as Misheberachs.
This is YOUR newsletter—let’s share our lives.
EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor/coordinator, Marilyn Rosen 828-290-5333 or [email protected]; Vicky Lieber, Allen Rosen, Linda Sauter, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart, Natalie Zitnick.
FINAL PREP & MAILING: Susan Bohnen, Dr. Steve & Lois Goldberg, Toby Linder, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart and the Editorial Staff.
Agudas Chai Lites page 3 February 2016
MISHEBERACHS
Speedy Recovery and Get Well Wishes to:
Lillian Swift Gaeser, Janet Provda, Elissa Kaplan,
Laurie Kaplan, William Merwitzer & Frank Skolnick.
All of us share the responsibility of main-taining the health and vitality of Agudas Israel, each of us contributing differently. Some of us serve on committees, partici-pate in services, volunteer in the office and
other activities far too numerous to name. On Tuesday evening March 8 at 5:30-7:00, PM the Membership Com-mittee will host a Wine and Cheese Social where you will have the opportunity to meet those folks who choose to volunteer by serving on the Synagogue Board and “kibitz” with your fellow congregants. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Please say YES to Barbara Gittleman at [email protected](email) or 329-2839 (phone) with your response.
JAN FINANDER SCOTT _________________________________________ TRUSTEES $1000+
HELEN & IRWIN SALMANSON NATALIE ZITNICK
_________________________________________ HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+
VICKY & EDWARD LIEBER _______________________________________ PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+ _________________________________________ FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
May the coming year bring to you and yours, good health, peace, and abundant blessings. L’Shalom
Donation____________________________________________________ I(we) would prefer not to have my(our) names listed in Chai Lites______
Please cut this form out and return to the synagogue with your donations.
Agudas Angels
Carl Sandburg wrote “Valor is a gift; those having it
never know for sure whether they have it until the test
comes.”
On the 3rd of February, 1943 the USAT (United States
Army Transport) Dorchester, a converted cruise ship,
was pressed into service during WW II, and was 150
miles from the coast of Greenland, to deliver 902 Army
personnel, Merchant Marine, and civilian contractors.
The North Atlantic was stormy. Swells of ice cold wa-
ter intermittently washed across the deck of the ship;
freezing temperatures and gale force winds caused the
exterior of the ship to freeze, causing huge barnacles of
ice.
The Captain ordered the men to sleep in their uni-
forms. Many men disregarded the order because the
sleeping areas were adjacent to the huge boiler room
which emanated a great amount of heat. The real reason
for this order from the Captain was that German subma-
rines had been spotted by the Dorchester’s escort, three
Coast Guard cutters. This part of the North Atlantic was
called “torpedo alley.”
In the early morning hours a German submarine, U-
233, released two torpedos. The Dorchester was hit
starboard side, and immediately began to list. The sea
would devour the vessel in 27 minutes. In less than one-
half hour four Army Chaplains; two Protestant pastors, a
Catholic priest, and a Jewish Rabbi would commit the
ultimate act of interfaith for God and country, and came
to be known from then on as the “Immortal Chaplains.”
Rev. George Fox (Methodist), Alexander Goode
(Rabbi), Clarke Poling (Dutch Reformist Minister), and
John Washington (Roman Catholic Priest). All four
men attended Chaplain School together. And by an odd
twist of fate, embarked on the Dorchester which began
its last journey from Staten Island, New York on Janu-
ary 22, 1943.
With their trip to Greenland in its final stages, they
continued to stay busy, ministering to the needs of the
soldiers, and holding interfaith services. When the tor-
IN MEMORYOF
THE FOUR CHAPLAINS
(Chaplains continued from page 4)
THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB The President’s club is proud to announce the
current and growing membership. Membership
requires that a five year commitment of at least
$500 per year, in excess of current dues be made.
It is the objective of the members of the Presi-
dent’s Club to erase our deficit. We intend for it
to become nothing but a historical memory.
Natalie Zitnick
Deanna & Marshall Warshauer
Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek
Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz
Iris & Joe Stewart
Teddi Segal
Sharon & Jerry Salatino
Stuart Rubin
Sid Prakin
Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel
Sandy Morse
Susan (Ginger) & Dr. Sanford Marx
Vicky & Edward Lieber
Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz
Carol & Salem Leaman
C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan
Frieda & Michael Hodes
Sherry Harris
Barbara Gittleman
Lillian Swift Gaeser
Barbara & Dr. Jack Gabel
Bonnie & Alan Cooper
Sarah & Steven Bookspan
Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman
Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson & Steven Z. Levinson
Becky Banadyga
Agudas Chai Lites page 5 February 2016
Judie Cohen, RN
Congregational Nurse
Office Hours: Thursdays, 2-4pm
Visit Judie to discuss any health care questions,
get your blood pressure checked, and just get to know her.
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016 BIRTHDAYS
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016 ANNIVERSARIES
Susan Aronowitz……..Feb. 2
David Monoson……....Feb. 6
Esther Roberts………..Feb. 6
Iris Vanek………….....Feb. 6
Freda Berkowitz……...Feb. 7
Audrey Snyder……….Feb. 9
Noah Jennings………..Feb. 10
Margaret Miller……....Feb. 10
Rebecca Banadyga…...Feb. 12
Lenore Foster……...….Feb. 13
Susan (Ginger) Marx…Feb. 21
Natalie Zitnick…………...Feb. 22
Barbara Kay Beckerman...Feb. 26
Maury Seldin…………….Feb. 27
Rabbi Rachael Jackson…..Mar. 2
Debbie Lavine…………...Mar. 11
Barbara Gabel…………...Mar. 14
Lana Waltzer…………….Mar. 16
Sharon Salatino………….Mar. 18
Diane Stricker…………...Mar. 19
Jerry Salatino…………….Mar. 24
Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel………………..Feb. 1………..52nd anniv.
Kathy & Larry Simkin…………………..Feb. 12…..….16th anniv.
Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz...Feb. 13…..….5th anniv.
Lenore & Scott Foster…………………...Feb. 18……...30th anniv.
Diane Aldrich Eskenasy & Tim Aldrich...Mar. 3…...…..32nd anniv.
pedo hit the ship, bedlam ensued below deck. The
lights were going out, and panic quickly set in. The
Chaplains restored order as the men got dressed and
were made ready to muster on the top deck. Once
on the deck of the ship, the Chaplains handed out
lifejackets, all the while encouraging the soldiers to
have faith.
Rabbi Goode encountered Petty Officer John J.
Mahoney, who attempted to re-enter his cabin.
Rabbi Goode stopped him and Mahoney said he
wanted to get his gloves. “Never mind” Goode
said, “I have two pairs,” and Goode gave his gloves
to Mahoney. In retrospect, Mahoney realized later
that the Rabbi had decided not to leave the Dorches-
ter.
On the deck of the ship the Chaplains continued to
spirit their congregation, and hand out the remaining
lifejackets. Soon the storage cabinet was empty,
and four soldiers remained without jackets. At that
time the Chaplains removed their jackets and placed
them on the soldiers. The reaction to this gift was a
bewildered but grateful gift of heroism.
Survivors of the ship reported seeing the Chap-
lains on the deck of the ship with arms linked and
offering prayers for the safety of the men. The Dor-
chester finally breathed its last, and slipped beneath
the waves. There were only 230 survivors. The
Chaplains seemed to initiate an active interfaith
ministry, realizing that in a world where differences
have often created conflict, these men found a spe-
cial kinship. They were brothers because all four
shared and prayed to the same God, and they made
God very proud.
In 2011, the American Legion and the Sons of the
American Legion, helped correct an omission at Ar-
lington National Cemetery by dedicating a plaque
honoring Jewish chaplains, and in the month of Feb-
ruary , a special interfaith service is conducted by
local clergy and the American Legion to give further
recognition for the Chaplains Supreme Sacrifice.
Submitted by Al Rosen (Parts of the above excerpted from the Internet and from the Ameri-
can Legion Monthly Magazine)
Agudas Chai Lites page 6 February 2016
News from Jewish Family Services of WNC
Thank Your for Your Support in 2015
Thank you for supporting Jewish Family Services of WNC in 2015! We could not do what we do without you! Special thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers, contributors and year-round supporters.
Asheville Elder Club Expansion and Hendersonville Elder Club “Satellite”! Asheville Elder Club schedule changes: Enrollment in the Elder Club group respite program on Tuesdays and Thursdays is bursting, so we are planning to add Wednes-days to the program schedule. Hendersonville Elder Club: We look forward to this great collaboration with Agudas Israel to serve older adults in Hendersonville with this well-respected program.
New Caregiver Group Forming: We are currently welcoming individuals interested in a newly forming Caregiver Group to begin soon! Call (828)253-2900 ext.10 for more information or
JFS Volunteer Positions: Elder Club Assistants: Contact Ariella Fleet, MSW at (828)253-2900 ext.12 or email at [email protected]. SpringFest 2016 Committee Members: JFS is looking for party-planners for our upcoming annual fundraising event, scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016! For informa-tion about the many ways you can help, contact Michelle Dorf at: (828)337-0495 or email [email protected]
Healthy Ideas Program: Depression Screening for Seniors JFS staff members have completed training for this “evidence based” program that includes screening for depression in older adults, and appropriate follow-up with educa-tion, support, referrals and treatment. Contact our JFS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Deborah Wood at 253-2900, or email [email protected]
A Helping Hand From the Brotherhood
Many of our congregants may not be able to repair small items that need to be fixed. Change a light bulb, install a new set of phones, undo a stuck drawer or window, change a filter and similar tasks. Brotherhood now has a team of members that are here to help. We should be able to make most of these small repairs and obviously there is no charge.
Call Larry Kosowsky at 891-8179 or Bart Bohnen at 692-3333 and they will arrange to have a team member contact you.
Thank you again for your past support! Carol Leaman, Sisterhood V.P for Fundraising
We need some help in our synagogue office. We need volunteers to sign up for one day a week to assist Susan LaRue in the office with doing some work such as answering the phones,
help with mailings, photocopying, paperwork, etc. Susan would be most appreciative of everyone’s effort in giving her a “hand.” Thank you very much.
WE NEED
AN EXTRA
HAND
Notes From
The Lark’s Nest
Have you ever wondered about the ori-
gin of our name - LARKS?
The letters are an acronym for LADIES
AUXILIARY READING KLUB. In years past our Sis-
terhood was known as the Ladies Auxiliary, hence the
name. Currently, we are a group of devoted readers of
books with Jewish content. We meet every other month
on the fourth Wednesday at 4P.M. Our discussions are
spirited and fun. We recently met to choose our books
for 2016 and this year, in particular, the choices are very
fine. We are looking forward to reading all of them.
In 2016, we will meet for the first time on Wednes-
day, February 24th at 4. Our selection is THE GOLEM
AND THE JINNI by Helene Wecker.
Imagine a fascinating tale about a golem, a creature
made of clay and a jinni, a being of fire, who become
friends. Described as “marvelous and compulsively
readable” this is an inventive story weaving historical
fiction with a magical fable. A different book to be sure.
Our selections for 2016 are:
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen
The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro
All I Love and Know by Judith Frank
The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Notorious RBG The life and Times of Ruth Bader
Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhik
Come and join us. For more information, call
Toby Linder 692-0061.
SAVE THE DATE
SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016
Shabbat Across America is a Congregation-
sponsored program that takes place in synagogues all
across the U. S. and Canada. An annual event encour-
aging congregants to invite family members, neighbors,
friends and coworkers to participate in a meaningful
and joyous Shabbat service, creating a beautiful learn-
ing Friday night experience, intended to be savored and
enjoyed. Agudas Israel has decided to follow in last
year’s footsteps and participate again this year.
Shabbat Across America at Agudas Israel will
take place this year on Friday, March 4, 2016. Ser-
vices will start at 5:30 pm, and will be followed by a
light catered dinner.
PLEASE NOTE: The charges for this event are
$15 if you make a reservation, and $20 without a
reservation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU INTEND TO
STAY AFTER SERVICES FOR DINNER, YOU
MUST MAKE A RESERVATION. Reservations will be taken by Marilyn Rosen at
It is through the generosity of people like these that we prosper and grow.
Thank You.
ADULT EDUCATION FUND
IN HONOR OF
Lunch n’Learn
By Evie Brush
BUILDING FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Ruth Gittleman & Manuel Rudes
By Claudia & Barry Rudes
DESIGNATED DONATION
IN HONOR OF
Chanukah Dinner
By Claire & Noe Flores
By Ezra Grossman
By Nora Levin
By Linda Liebman
By Nancy Silver
GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF
Monday Canasta Group
By Judi Goloff
Barbara & Jack Gabel
By Barbara Hasman
Wednesday Mah Jongg Group
Chris & Richard Lewis
By Mr. & Mrs.Edward Phares
Wednesday/Friday Ladies
By Ellen & David Sandler
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Steinback
IN MEMORY OF
Bela Cohen
By Richard Harrison
Rose Richter
By Anita Richter
LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Sandra Mordujovich
By Dr. & Mrs. Jorge Mordujovich
MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF
Margaret Miller, Wonderful Shofar Blowing for High
Holy Days
By Eileen Reisman
Nancy Silver, Beautiful Chanting for High Holy Days
By Eileen Reisman
IN MEMORY OF
Paul Sobel
By Marcia & Mel Hecht
Edwin Buchman, Vicky’s Grandfather
By Vicky & Edward Lieber
SISTERHOOD BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Eve Hantman
By Carol & Salem Leaman
ONEG FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Joseph Kosowsky
By Laurence Kosowsky
Hyman Lerner
By Mitzi Lerner
Sam Chenoy
By Frema & Sander Sokoloff
Max Minsey
By Eileen & Dr. Michael Stang
PRAYER BOOK FUND
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi Rachael Jackson’s Installation
By Eileen Reisman
IN MEMORY OF
Abe Rosen
By Barbara Patton
TZEDAKAH BOX
Collected at Lunch n’Learn
By Various Donors
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Chanukah Celebrations
By Agudas Israel Sisterhood
Thank you
By Claire & Noe Flores
Robin Goldstein
Thank you for your kindness & leadership
By Margaret Miller
In appreciation of warm/spiritual High Holy Day Services
By Eileen Reisman
IN MEMORY OF
Bernard Harris
By Roz Harris
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Bennie Brodsky
By Bernard Brodsky
YAHRZEITS
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The following names will be read at Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: * DENOTES HAVING A MEMORIAL PLAQUE. The Yahrzeit policy of our Temple is as follows: You have the choice of when to observe this anniversary. The date can be celebrated by the English calendar or the Hebrew. Please inform the office of which way you would prefer. A letter to remind you about your upcoming Yahrzeit is sent to you two weeks before the actual date. The name of your loved is read at the Friday evening service immediately prior to the date of the Yahrzeit. Please keep the Temple Office informed of any incorrect dates. or new dates you wish to include.
309 N. Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28739 693-4256
Michael W. Cole
Owner/Manager
. 1. MEMORIAL PLAQUES: To honor someone of blessed memory. Please call Susan LaRue at the Temple office, 693-9838. 2. YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL PLAQUES: In memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are available. Please contact the Temple office – Susan LaRue, 693-9838. 3. GOLDEN BOOK: In honor of, or in memory of, an individual or in recognition of a Mitzvah, Golden Book cards can be purchased in the Judaica Shop. The minimum donation is $10.00. The cards are to be filled out by the donor and Becky Banadyga (828-692-7074) is to be notified if entry into the Golden Book is desired. All proceeds are to be used to purchase items such as carpeting, office equipment, furniture, and other items needed for our synagogue. 4. JNF TREES IN ISRAEL: Anyone interested in honoring or memorializing someone with a JNF Tree in Israel, contact Linda Reihs at 954-240-0287. Trees are $18 each. Make checks payable to Agudas Israel Sisterhood. Please include the following information: 1) 1)Name of deceased or honoree; 2) To whom the tree certificate should
be mailed; include name and address; 3) Message (In Loving Memory of…); 4) Sender’s name, address, phone number. You will be notified when tree order Is placed.
5. BOOK PLATES: Dedicated to a loved one with a special event, or honoring someone of blessed memory. This donation will help Sustain our Synagogue Book Fund. The cost is $36 per book plate.
R.O.M.E.O. February
Tues. 02/02/2016 China Dynasty in Horse Shoe
Tues. 02/09/2016 Sol y Luna in Laurel Park
Tues. 02/16/2016 Hannah Flanigan’s on Main St.
Tues. 02/23/2016 Grazies in Horse Shoe
MEETING TIME IS 12 NOON
BURT BLACK 828-685-8765
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Synagogue and Community Center 505 Glasgow Lane,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-693-9838 www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2016
President: Dr. Linda Perkel 685-1683 Vice President: Allen H. Rosen 595-1497
Secretary: Bonnie Cooper 435-0970 Treasurer: Steven Bookspan 693-8085 Past President: Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Trustees: Sam Gess 676-6720 Barbara Gittleman 329-2839 Larry Kosowsky 891-8179 Vicky Lieber 890-3408 David Monoson 8912531 Peter Perkel 685-1683 Brotherhood President: Michael Thorz 891-8528 Sisterhood President: Natalie Zitnick 692-9088 Membership Committee: Barbara Gittleman Librarians: Marilyn & Allen Rosen 290-5333 Webmaster: Bonnie Cooper 435-0979 Linda Reihs 954-240-0297 URJ Representatives: Iris Vanek 697-0787 Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Marshall Warshauer 698-8293
President: Natalie Zittnick 1st VP Hospitality: Barbara Gittleman, Teddi Segal 2nd VP Fundraising: Carol Leaman 3rd VP Program: Joan Kershner Recording Secretary: Barbara Monoson Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Rosen Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley Past President & Liaison to the Board: Barbara Gittleman Trustees: Susan Bohnen Barbara Beckerman Iris Stewart Parliamentarian: Marilyn Rosen
COMMITTEES: Membership: Sherry Harris Judaica: Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Bonnie Cooper Golden Book: Becky Banadyga Gift Card Program: Carol Leaman
BROTHERHOOD 2014-2016
President: Michael Thorz Vice President: Alan Cooper Secretary: Ezra Grossman Treasurer: Larry Kosowsky Membership Chair: Allen Stricker Past President: Dr. Sanford Marx