Astoria Center of Israel Bulletin Jonathan Pearl, Ph.D. Cantor George Lindenblatt Astoria Center of Israel Bulletin The only conservaTive synagogue in the astoria—Long island city—Woodside

Rabbi Jonathan Pearl, Ph.D. Cantor George Lindenblatt

Astoria Centerof Israel

BulletinThe only conservaTive synagogue in theastoria—Long island city—Woodside area

Volume XC September 2015 No. 1Candle Lightings: 7:07, 6:55, 6:43, 6:31 17 Elul 5775

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY

I am awash in feelings of being spiritually re-anchored, reconnected, restored, and revitalized as my family and I just returned from spending 2-plus weeks in Israel. Being present in our magnificent Jewish homeland – the Land of Israel, the State of Israel, the eternal Land of the Jewish people, religion, nation – is an indescribably blessed experience, one which I hope you have already, or will sometime soon, share.

How extraordinary it was to spend time in that beautiful land. Whether in Tel Aviv, the Negev, the Galilee, or united Jerusalem (the nation’s eternal capital), our time there was filled with food, music, the beach, hiking, biking, travel, fun, adventure, emotion, sadness and joy, prayer, holiness, spirituality, time with family and friends.

Experiencing ‘deeper insight’ is one of the benefits derived from being in Israel – insights about Judaism, Jewish history, Jewish geography, Jewish language, Jewish life, Jewish tradition, Jewish people, Jewish existence, Jewish survival, and Jewish meaning, all of which is foundational in our ancient homeland.

Being back here now in this blessed land of the USA, and with the High Holidays upon us, I draw upon the Israel experiences and insights as reminders that all of our Jewish celebrations and observances must ultimately be contextual – that is, they must always be experienced as part of the larger picture of Jewish life.

Key to our embrace of – and connection with – our Jewish heritage is familiarity with it, allegiance to it, pride in it, and practice of it. Let us then learn about and live full Jewish lives. In this way our Jewish Covenant’s eternal renewal is possible.

May these High Holidays be a truly meaningful occasion for each of us, spurring us on anew, yet again, to stand proud and tall always with our precious Judaism.

Judy, Ayelet, Eitan, Noam, and I extend our wishes to each of you for a Shanah tovah, m’tukah, u-m’vorechet—a good, sweet, and blessed year!

Bivracha,Rabbi Jonathan Pearl

FOR HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS, SEE FORMS ON P. 3OR CALL JUDITH AT THE OFFICE,

9 AM-1 PM, 718-278-2680

A NOTE ON THE CHOIR For their efforts in perpetuating the Choir Fund, sincere thanks to Sydelle Diner & Susan Cohn—and to all who donated, whose names will appear in the October Bulletin.

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High Holy Days 5776 Schedule of Services

Friday, Sept. 4 Candles ..................................7:06 pm Sabbath Morning ServiceSaturday, Sept. 5 Services ................................. 9:30 am Weekly Portion: KI TAVO Sabbath ends .........................8:05 pm

★★★

S’lichot ServiceSaturday, Sept. 5 Dessert Hour & Havdalah ... 8:15 pm S’lichot Service ....................9:00 pm

★★★

Friday, Sept. 11 Candles ..................................6:55 pm

Sabbath Morning ServiceSaturday, Sept. 12 Services ................................. 9:30 am Weekly Portion: NITZAVIM Sabbath ends .........................7:52 pm

★★★

Rosh Hashanah 5776Sunday, Sept. 13 Candles .................................6:52 pm Services ................................7:00 pmMonday, Sept. 14 First Day Services ................ 8:45 am Children/Family corner with Lisa: Infant to toddler .........10:15-11:00 am Junior Congregation (ages 5-10) ......................10:30-noon

Note: Call office to confirm time ofJunior Congregation

Tashlich at the East River on Day 1: after morning services about 2-2:30 pm Candles ..................................7:49 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 15 Second Day Services ............ 8:45 am Yom tov ends ........................7:54 pm

★★★

Wednesday, Sept. 16Fast of Gedaliah

★★★

Friday, Sept. 18 Candles .................................6:43 pm

Sabbath Morning ServiceSaturday, Sept. 19

Shabbat Shuvah Services .................................. 9:30 am Weekly Portion: VAYEILECH Sabbath ends ........................7:40 pm

★★★

Yom KippurTuesday, Sept. 22 Candles ..................................6:36 pm Kol Nidre ..............................6:00 pmWednesday, Sept. 23 Morning Service ................... 9:30 amChildren/Family corner with Lisa: Infant to toddler .........10:15-11:00 am Junior Congregation (ages 5-10) ......................10:30-noon

Note: Call office to confirm time ofJunior Congregation

Yiskor .....................................2:15 pmChildren’s story w/ the Rabbi ..2:30 pmAfternoon break/quiet time/conversation .................... 3:00-6:00 pmMincha & Ne’ila ......................6:00 pm

Break-Fast follows withprior reservation—see p. 5

★★★

Friday, Sept. 25 Candles .................................6:31 pm

Sabbath Morning ServiceSaturday, Sept. 26 Services .................................. 9:30 am Weekly Portion: HA’AZINU Sabbath ends ........................7:28 pm

★★★

SukkotSunday, Sept. 27 Candles .................................6:28 pmMonday, Sept. 28 - 1st Day Sukkot Services ................................ 9:30 am Candles .................................7:25 pmTuesday, Sept. 29 - 2nd Day Sukkot Services ................................ 9:30 am Yom tov ends ........................7:30 pm

***Note: After starting time,

all times approximate

Officiating: Rabbi Pearl & Cantor Lindenblatt, with the Center Choir

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Susan Cohn•

Sally & Edward Constain & Family•

Sydelle Diner & Family•

Dr. Robert & Mrs. Grace Felsher•

Cynthia Groopman•

Judy, Steve, Jill & Leah Markowitz•

Ruth & Ralph Schloss

Wishing you a New Year of joy, purpose, and serenity,from the Rabbi, Cantor, Officers, & Board

and

We Announce… 5776 KOL NIDRE APPEALThe Kol Nidre Appeal matching campaign is now underway.

Thanks to the generosity of Cynthia Groopman—and in memory of her brother, Dr. Jacob Groopman—all donations coming in by October 7 will be matched. The amount of your contribution will remain confidential—but rest assured it will be well used for work vital to maintain our beautiful 90-year-old building. Give generously, and be sure to mark it for “Kol Nidre Appeal.” Thank you!

HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS — 2015 • 5776Ticket sales continue August 31 during office hours:

Monday-Friday 9 am-1 pmIt is suggested that you call before stopping in.

Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 14-15 Yom Kippur: September 23The Center bylaws require that a member be in good standing with all obligations paid before any seats be assigned. If you have not sent in your dues, please do so now.

❒ I desire the same tickets as last year ❒ I desire ____ tickets ❒ Enclosed is my check for $ _____

• Family & single memberships include 2 High Holiday tickets • Extra tickets for membership guests - $200 each • Tickets for nonmembers - $250 each • Tickets for nonmember students with I.D. - $50 each

Name _____________________________________ Phone______________________ Address, Zip Code ______________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________

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We stand at the threshold of a new year with new hopes. We will take to heart the meanings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, engaging ourselves in prayer and doing our utmost to improve our relationships with others and with God.

This is a time for improvement and soul searching and looking within ourselves.

This year I will again match the Kol Nidre Appeal funds, in memory of my beloved twin brother, Jay. Our synagogue means a great deal to me, for it is my worship home, my oasis, my place for spiritual enrichment and religious fulfillment, as well as learning and community, for the past fifteen years. This is especially the case since 2011 with the sudden passing of Jay and the rebuilding of my life.

So, dear friends, please give and know that it is in your hands to keep ACI alive.

I wish all of you a healthy and wonderful New Year. May God inscribe each in His Book of Life for another year.

Warmly,Cynthia Groopman

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN

FAMILY NEWSSimcha Street — Mazel tov to:

Lenny & Beryl Rosendorf on the bar mitzvah of grandson Brent Rosendorf.

Scott & Josie Dershowitz on the naming of daughter Charlotte Ruth.

Jared & Yael Harel on the birth of son Oren Moshe, grandson of Dani & Hanna Harel.

Steve and Ceil Chiprut on the engagement of son Daniel to Danielle Mamelok. Daniel is the grandson of the late Isadore & Rose Seiden.Kudos Corner

Eitan Pearl was one of a select group of postgraduate & undergraduate seniors worldwide chosen to study in the summer school program in Engineering & Science at the Technion, Israel’s premier institute of technology.

Cynthia Groopman was featured in the Hoffington Post as one of their Astoria Characters, and also received certificates from her local SWANs lawmakers for volunteering with Catholic Charities.Road to Recovery Speedy get-well wishes to Mark Sohmer & Rose Ratnoff.In Sympathy — Sincere condolences to: Davina Gelber on the passing of mother Priscilla Gelber. Ira Greenberg on the passing of sister Shoshana (Roseanne) Schmerer.May their memories be for a blessing.

In MemoriamWe mark with sorrow the passing

of our longtime member

dale brichta sextonDaughter of Elaine Brichta,

sister of Donald & Dana Brichtaand Alan & Galit Brichta,

wife of Wayne Sexton,cherished niece & aunt.Heartfelt condolences

to the entire family

May her memory be for a blessing.

In MemoriamWe mark with sorrow the passing

of our longtime member

elaine tobiasdaughter of the late

Beatrice & Max Tobias, sister of Edith Weiner,

cherished aunt.Heartfelt condolencesto the entire family.

SUMMER THANKS Much thanks to all who helped run services during the summer: Cantor Lindenblatt; Susan Mickel who led services when Cantor was away, read Haftorahs, and acted as Gabbi; and Cynthia Groopman who read Haftorahs and gave short talks.

Judith Schloss MarkowitzCo-President

NEW MEMBERS WELCOMEWe are delighted to welcome

to our ACI Family:Irena Dudkiewicz and Sam Stabler

May her memory be for a blessing.

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Thanks and Recap:As we welcome another year of ACI events, we recall the weeks of June (and late May)

—so chockful of happy times: We celebrated the End-of-School-Year Celebration & New Members Shabbat, honoring the teachers, students, and families of ACI’s youth and education programs, and welcoming ACI’s newest members. We thank Kiddush luncheon sponsors Litza Stark & Ari Gerson (Education Committee Chair), and Cynthia Groop-man (in celebration her 3rd anniversary at Brandywine).

At another lovely service and festive meal, we celebrated the bat mitzvah of Noa Gilad—a beautiful day featuring three generations of the Lindenblatt/Gilad families. Mazel tov to Noa and family!

We were so pleased to honor ACI’s second Ba’alat Mitzvah class—Susan Cohn, Cynthia Groopman, Bronnie Raver, & Alona Shevach—at the annual Journal Service. Bouquets to Sydelle Diner, Journal chair, assisted by Susan Cohn & the entire committee, for their dedicated hard work in creating such a successful and attractive Journal. Much appreciation also to designer Bill Weber, whose artistry was again so evident in the finished product. Our gratitude to Sydelle for also sponsoring the delicious Oneg.

Our June Lunch-‘N-Learn was sponsored by Judy and Steve Markowitz, in honor of the college graduation of daughter Leah from Binghamton University. Mazel tov to the Markowitz family, and all best to Leah as she goes on to graduate school at Baruch College.

Holidays at ACI were also outstanding, as we celebrated Shavu’ot with our annual Dine-‘N-Drash evening of Torah study, with a dairy feast.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year!Judy Markowitz & Judy Pearl,

Events/Outreach Committee Co-Chairs

S epte m b e r 2015 H i g h l i g ht sCLASSESAdult Hebrew Class: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8, 7:00 pm. Conversion Class: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 16, 30, 7:00-8:00 pm.Schedule for ACI’s SKYEP: Synagogue Kids & Youth Education Program:

• Older Children (8-13): Shabbat, Sept. 12; 10:00-11:30am. • Younger Children (4-7): Tuesday, Sept. 8; 3:30-5:30pm. • Tot Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 14 (see p. 2)• Tot Yom Kippur, Sept. 23 (see p. 2)

Welcome Back Dessert & Social Hour: Saturday, Sept. 5, 8:15 pm, followed by Annual S’lichot Service with the Rabbi, Cantor & Center Choir, 9:00 pm.

ACI Board Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 pm. All members welcome.

Annual Yom Kippur BreakFast: Wednesday, Sept. 23, at conclusion of Ne’ilah service. Join us for a rejuvenating, tasty meal after an intense day. Members $18, non-members $25, ages 12 & under free. Must call in reservations to office, 718-278-2680, and prepay by Wed., Sept. 16.

Build-a-Sukkah Event: Annual fun day preceding Sukkot, when a grand time is had by all at the home of the Pearls. Watch for details.

Report from...SPECIAL EVENTS & OUTREACH COMMITTEE

SAVE THE DATE: ACI Blood DriveSunday, November 22

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POEM OF THE MONTHWhen our Yom Kippur prayers reach a conclusion at last,Won’t you join with your congregantsat our our Annual Break-Fast?

(see p. 5 for details)

PULPIT FLOWERS

For their generous donation of flowers to enhance the bima, we thank:Rosh Hashanah The Diner Family, in memory of Doro-thy & Harry Horowitz and their parents Jacob & Rose Dall and Joseph & Mollie Horowitz (facing bima, left side bouquet). Sydelle Diner & Family, in memory of their beloved Dr. Harold Diner, Dr. David & Birdie Eisenberg, Dr. Sanford Eisenberg, Everett Eisenberg, Harry & Jennie Diner, Murray & Jack Diner, Eva Stern (right side bouquet).

Yom Kippur Mrs. Martha Michaels & Family, in memory of beloved parents Lena & Harry Sklarofsky, husband Morris Michaels, his parents Jacob & Ida Michaels, her sister & brother-in-law Dina & Harry Pack, her brother & sister-in-law Max & Frances Sklarofsky, niece Ellen Sklarofsky Sherman.

Occurring before the sun has finally set but toward the end of the holiest of Jewish holidays—the day of fasting and prayer and so often intense emotion—Ne’ilah, the concluding section of the Yom Kip-pur service, is also its emotional climax; it contains perhaps the most moving passages in the entire Jewish liturgy. The emotional intensity of the Ne’ilah service is explained by musicologist Judith Kaplan Eisenstein in her text Heritage of Music: The Music of the Jewish People. “To the pious Jew,” she writes, “this is the last opportunity to appeal to the ‘ear’ of the Almighty with a final plea for forgiveness, for mercy and for a new year of life and blessing.” In Europe it was traditional for the Ne’ilah service to be conducted by the rabbi; to him belonged the task of conveying to his congregation the awesomeness of these, the final moments of the most solemn and sacred of days. I can recall most vividly the fervor of devotion which my own revered rabbi, the well-known Talmudic scholar Dr. Samuel Ochs, brought to his rendition of Ne’ilah. The memory of his piety and reverence has been an inspiration to me throughout the years, and I have always sought to conduct Ne’ilah with his example in mind. I hope that God will give me the strength to do so for many years to come. May all of you be inscribed for a happy and healthy life in the New Year.

Astoria Center of Israel27-35 Crescent Street, Long Island City, New York 11102

YOM KIPPUR YISKOR MEMORIAL SERVICE SEPT. 23 • 2:15 pmI REVERENTLY CHERISH THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

I enclose donation of $ ___________ Date__________________________

Name___________________________________________ Phone _____________________

Address____________________________________________________________________

NE’ILAHAt this season, we again revisit the words of our late Cantor Emeritus Richard Cohn

Sept. Elul 2 18 Samuel Hammer Boris Levy Nat Lehrman3 19 Harry Epstein Yetta Ross Sally Meyers4 20 Gussie Miller William Weinberger5 21 Sidney Kant Shirley Lehman6 22 Joseph Blumberg Leon Goldberg Yetta Goldstein William Seligman7 23 Emanuel Friedlander8 24 Nat J. Newman Stanley Siegel Dr. Max M. Lipsett Augusta Gunsberg 9 25 Max Gross Florence Halpern Anna Kemp Hermina Rosenthal Martha Hessel Madeline Mesnick10 26 Reuben Freed11 27 Sonia Goodman Ralph Ilowite Alex Lebo Morris Rosenberg 12 28 Bernard Sklarofsky13 29 Julius Braunschweig Louis H. Leichter Volko Dorfman Joseph Saler Charles Kaplan Tishri 14 1 Isidor Risik15 2 Yetta Myers Gertraud Herrscher Abraham Theodore Barron16 3 Louis Reich Bessie Stamler Miriam Sternfeld Lucy Gang 17 4 Selma Fuld Hartman Michael Sklarofsky

Yortzeit AnniversariesThe following names will be read from the pulpit immediately preceding the kaddish

at our sabbath services. The families of the dear departed ones are invited toattend our services and participate in the kaddish prayer.

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Hyman Rubin Bella Rosenzweig18 5 Samuel Aberman Philip Petchusky Ruth Goldstein19 6 Rebecca Halpern Jacob Klein Flora Rosenberg20 7 Dr. David Eisenberg21 8 Julius Smith Mildred Bachrach Newman Mary Pomeranz22 9 Joseph Kahnofsky Benjamin Nussenblatt Sidney Brichta Rose Fuld Morris Gillert23 10 Karl Geisenberg Meta Geisenberg Chasya Goldberg Mischa Klatchkin Sarah Klatchkin Sonia Klatchkin Niomka Klatchkin Eva Regina Witzling Rosalie Witzling Edwin Franklin Esther Glickman 24 11 Louis Pomeranz Ernst Cohn 25 12 Fannie Schneiderman Regina Benvenisti Lipton B. Nemser26 13 Libby Liberman A. Elliott Pinkus27 14 Leonard Gunsburger28 15 Max Weinstein Morris Sipes Jennie Jackson Stacy Rana Friedman Ann Kellman Joan Kosowsky29 16 Dr. Samuel Streim Viola Holzman30 17 Nathan Levine Florence Simon

On the yortzeit of a loved one it is appropriate to give charity.Consider making a donation to one of our Center Funds.

They still live in the acts of goodness they performedand in the hearts of those who cherish their memory.

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CENTER FUNDSWe are grateful to our friends for their contributions

Editor’s note: In Judith’s absence in the office, every effort has been made to compile the Funds list accurately. We thank Lizanne Flumox for her assistance. Please email or mail to Elaine at ACI office any errors or omissions, and they will be corrected in the next issue.

CENTER FUNDHerbert Arak-In memory of Dr. Charles Arak.Barbara Blacksberg-In memory of mother Jo-

sephine Dreher.Elaine Brichta-In memory of daughter Dale

Brichta Sexton.Elaine Brichta-In memory of Judith Rein-

hart’s mother Susan Wood, Ira Greenberg’s sis-ter Roseanne Schmerer, Davina Gelber’s moth-er Priscilla Gelber, Melvin Hacker, get well to Joel Gemunder & Michah Schneider, in honor of the bat mitzvah of Cantor & Elaine Linden-blatt’s granddaughter Noa Gilad.

Merav Brooks-In memory of niece Dale Brichta Sexton.

Concetta Caruso-In memory of Priscilla Gel-ber.

Jonah & Maurine Cohen-In memory of Dale Brichta Sexton, in honor of the bat mitzvahs of Anna Brichta & Noa Gilad, in memory of Susan Wood.

Susan Cohn-In honor of Anna Brichta’s bat mitzvah & Leah Markowitz’s college gradu-ation; in memory of Dale Brichta Sexton & Roseanne Schmerer.

Sally & Edward Constain-In memory of uncle Harry Pasteelnick, Dale Brichta Sexton, Priscilla Gelber, loved ones.

Gloria DeLisi-In memory of nephew Philip DeLisi.

Sydelle Diner-In memory of Susan Wood, Dale Brichta Sexton, Priscilla Gelber,, Rose-anne Schmerer; get well to Ruth Schloss; in honor of the bat mitzvahs of Anna Brichta & Noa Gilad, Leah Markowitz’s graduation, and Eitan Pearl’s being chosen to study at the Tech-nion.

Sonia Eisenberg-In memory of father-in-law Irving Eisenberg.

Marsha Feinberg-In memory of mother Jean Simon.

Lotte Finnochiaro-Well wishes.Martin & Ruth Friedman-In honor of the bat

mitzvahs of Anna Brichta & Noa Gilad and Leah Markowitz’s graduation;

Cynthia Groopman-In memory of father Abraham Groopman & Dale Brichta Sexton; get well to Ruth Schloss; happy birthday to Judy Pearl, Rose Ratnoff, Phylis Hochberg, Cantor Lindenblatt, Ellen Greenberg, Susan Cohn, Ayelet Pearl, Jason Greenberg; in honor

of Noa Gilad’s bat mitzvah & the birth of Han-na & Dani Harel’s grandson Oren.

Fred Haghighi-Donation.Dani & Hanna Harel-In memory of father

Morris Danziger & Susan Wood.David & Fran Hirschel-In honor of Noa Gi-

lad’s bat mitzvah.Phylis Hochberg-In honor of Jonathan For-

gash for a successful fundraiser; in memory of Susan Wood; Shevuot yiskor for family.

Dana Jackson-In memory of Arnold & Zelda Hampton, Abe & Blanche Jackson, Marion Mito.

Jeffrey & Marcia Kammerman-In honor of ACI’s 90th Anniversary.

Harriet Kapel, Murray Lambert, Sandra Levine, Rosalie Schwartz-In memory of Dale Brichta Sexton.

Edith Kaufman-In memory of mother Eliza-beth Mary Fondiller, husband Meyer Kaufman, sister Selma Levine.

Judy & Steve Markowitz-In honor of Peter & Evelyn Saltzman’s bringing Hannah home, Scott & Josie Dershowitz’s naming of Charlotte Ruth, the birth of Oren Harel, the birthdays of Susan Cohn, Ayelet Pearl, Cynthia Groopman, & Phylis Hochberg; Noa Gilad’s bat mitzvah; in memory of Dale Brichta Sexton, Priscilla Gelber & Roseanne Schmerer; get well to Ruth Schloss; Shevuot yiskor for parents George & Juliette Markowitz; welcome home to the Pearls, get well to Mark Sohmer.

Steve Markowitz-In memory of father George Markowitz.

Arthur & Paul Meyers-In memory of mother Sally Meyers.

Martha Michaels-In memory of sister Dina S. Pack, brother Max Sklarofsky, husband Mor-ris Michaels.

Susan Mickel-In memory of father Jack Mickel, Jay Groopman, Priscilla Gelber, Rose-anne Schmerer; in honor of the successful Tem-ple of comedy event & Journal; in honor of the naming of Scott & Josie Dershowitz’s daughter; get well to Ruth Schloss; Shevuot yiskor.

William Nagel-in memory of parents Leo & Dora Nagel

Dr. Robert & Rosine Nussenblatt & Family-In memory of parents Rose & Simon Nussen-blatt.

(Funds cont’d on pg. 9)

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Arthur Raphael-In memory of father Israel “Sirque” Raphael.

Lila Rehns-In memory of Celia Gintel.Beryl & Lenny Rosendorf-In honor of grand-

son Brent Rosendorf’s bar mitzvah & all those celebrating June special events; in memory of Susan Wood, Dale Brichta Sexton, Roseanne Schmerer, & Priscilla Gelber; get well to An-nie Stein; Shevuot yiskor of parents Gussie & Joseph Kamlet and Minnie & Meyer “Sheely” Rosendorf; in memory of grandfather Harry Miller.

Sandra Roth-In memory of sister Joyce Sie-gel Schuster.

Dr. Ira Rothfeld-In memory of father Mau-rice Rothfeld.

Elinor Saler-In memory of parents Anna & Morris Kemp.

Ruth & Ralph Schloss-In honor of Ralph’s 89th Birthday; Shevuot yiskor and June yiskor.

Alona & Shlomo Shevach, Beryl & Lenny Rosendorf-Passover yiskor.

Rona & Henry Simon-In memory of Eman-uel Friedlander.

Mark Sohmer-In memory of grandmoth-ers Ethel Sohmer & Rose Dash, mother Sarah Sohmer, uncle Ralph Teddy Sohmer; Shevuot yiskor for parents.

Mary Solimino-Continued good work to all at ACI.

Alan & Maine Solvay-In memory of sister Joyce Seigel Schuster.

Sylvia Steinberg-In memory of Edward Goldstein & Dale Brichta Sexton; in honor of Anna Brichta’s bat mitzvah.

Alexander & Helga Strasser-In memory of mother Elizabeth Lisl Strasser.

Ruth Streett-In memory of Tova Yael Streett.Bill Weber, Joan Weber-In memory of moth-

er Beverley Weber Bayar.

CANTOR COHN FUNDSusan Cohn-Yiskor for loved ones; in memo-

ry of grandmother Marie Lehner.Rose Scher-Donation.Lenny & Beryl Rosendorf-Get well to Iris

Klarman, Baila bas Gitel

(Funds cont’d from pg. 8)

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING FUNDSusan Mickel-In honor of the graduations of

Leah Markowitz & Andrew Guralnick and Jill Markowitz’s receiving her dental white coat, congrats to Leah Markowitz on her graduation; in memory of Dale Brichta Sexton.

Sara Scicluna-In memory of Dale Brichta Sexton.

Ron & Arlene Trust-In honor of Lisa Gold-berg & the Tot Shabbat program.

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDDani & Hanna Harel-In honor of Noa Gilad’s

bat mitzvah & Leah Markowitz’s graduation; mazel tov to Cantor & Elaine Lindenblatt on granddaughter Noa’s bat mitzvah; in memory of Dale Brichta Sexton, Priscilla Gelber, & Rosanne Schmerer.

Steve & Judy Markowitz-Happy birthday to Judy Pearl; happy anniversary to Rabbi & Judy Pearl.

Susan Mickel-In honor of Judy & Steve Mar-kowitz.

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND—TREESLenny & Beryl Rosendorf-3 trees in honor of

Brent Rosendorf’s bar mitzvah.Murray Lambert-5 trees in memory of Je-

rome Reiter.Alex & Jeanne Siegel, Andrea Pack-In mem-

ory of Dale Brichta Sexton.

CHOIR FUNDSusan Cohn, Edward & Sally Constain-In

honor of Noa Gilad’s bat mitzvah.Suzanne & Boaz Gilad-In honor of daughter

Noa’s bat mitzvah, and thanks to ACI.Cantor & Elaine Lindenblatt-In honor of

granddaughter Noa Gilad’s bat mitzvah.Dani & Hanna Harel-In honor of their newly

extended family.Cantor & Elaine Lindenblatt-In memory of

Susan Wood & Dale Brichta Sexton; in honor of Leah Markowitz’s graduation.

Susan Mickel-In honor of Noa Gilad’s bat mitzvah & Cantor & Elaine Lindenblatt’s an-niversary.

Andrea Pack-In memory of mother Dina Pack on yortzeit.

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