Worship at a Glance NOVEMBER 2014 / VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Temple Chronicle THE FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY RABBI BARRY BLOCK Saturday, November 1 Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m. Allison Poirior, our Institute for Southern Jewish Life Education Fellow, will read from the Torah and offer a D’var Torah. Friday, November 7 Union Prayer Book – Sinai Edition Service, led by Rabbi Block Special Guest Speaker: J.J. Goldberg, Editor-at-Large, e Forward, presented by State of Israel Bonds. He will speak on, “Israel and Peace: Keeping Hope Alive.” Music: David Bauman and Richard Estelita Candles & Kiddush: Carol & Allan Mendel Reader: Suzi Davis Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood Saturday, November 8 Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m. Van Gates will read the Torah and offer D'var Torah. Friday, November 14 Mishkan T’filah service, led by Rabbi Block Sermon: “Should We Be Afraid?” Music: Jana Cohen Candles & Kiddush: Jan and Larry Alman Reader: Gus Block Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood Saturday, November 15 Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 21 UPB – Sinai Edition Service, led by Rabbi Block Music: Jeffrey Neuhauser & Russ Parish Sermon: “'Say Little and Do Much:' Post-Election Reflection” Candles & Kiddush: Marilyn & Earl Sorrells Reader: Angie Boury Oneg Sponsor: In Honor of the dedication of the Leibs Family Scholarship Fund, by the Leibs Family Saturday, November 22 Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28 Mishkan T’filah Service, led by Phil Kaplan, with D’var Torah by Andrew Kaplan Music: Steve Bauman Candles & Kiddush: Sheryl & Andrew Kaplan Reader: Ruthe Kaplan Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood Saturday, November 29 Torah Study, led by Carmen Arick, at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service, led by Carmen Arick, at 11:00 a.m. Temple B'nai Israel Newsletter, Volume 14, Issue 9, November 2014, published monthly by Temple B'nai Israel 3700 Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212 ...continued on next page Dear Friends: No Jewish holiday falls in November this year. For the most part, November overlaps the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, also known in our tradition as Mar Cheshvan, or “the bitter month of Cheshvan.” e month is called “bitter” precisely because, unlike the surrounding months, it is lacking in holidays. What were our ancient rabbis thinking? A month without holidays, far from being bitter, offers the opportunity to focus on the blessings of daily and weekly Jewish life. Every day, however ordinary, we are to awaken and thank G-d for the inestimable giſt of living. Each week, we welcome Shabbat as an opportunity to rest from our labors, to study and worship and celebrate the joy of community. is Cheshvan, this November before anksgiving, I ask each of us to seize the holiday-less moment, to find holiness in moments that occur regularly. Here are some ideas; feel free to create and choose your own: 1. When you wake up in the morning, say the Shema. 2. Find three reasons to count your blessings each day, and thank G-d in the form of Jewish prayer: “Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, for . . . . ” 3. Come to Temple on November 7, not only to worship with our congregation, but also to hear J.J. Goldberg, one of the most influential and thoughtful pundits in our contemporary Jewish world. 4. Study Torah with us on any Saturday at 9:30 am, and find ways to apply the timeless words of our tradition to our own modern lives. 5. Attend a Shabbat morning service at 11:00 am any Saturday, and discover the magical spirituality of our loyal, intimate worship community in the Chapel. 6. Participate in a Temple social action endeavor, helping with the anksgiving baskets and/or joining the crew that cooks at “Our House,” month aſter ordinary month. e need, and the hungry, are always with us.
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Worship at a Glance
NOVEMBER 2014 / VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9
C O N G R E G A T I O N B ’ N A I I S R A E LTemple ChronicleT H E
FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY
RABBI BARRY BLOCK Saturday, November 1Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m.Allison Poirior, our Institute for Southern Jewish Life Education
Fellow, will read from the Torah and offer a D’var Torah.
Friday, November 7Union Prayer Book – Sinai Edition Service, led by Rabbi Block
Special Guest Speaker: J.J. Goldberg, Editor-at-Large, The Forward, presented by State of Israel Bonds.
He will speak on, “Israel and Peace: Keeping Hope Alive.”Music: David Bauman and Richard EstelitaCandles & Kiddush: Carol & Allan Mendel
Reader: Suzi DavisOneg Sponsor: Sisterhood
Saturday, November 8Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m.Van Gates will read the Torah and offer D'var Torah.
Friday, November 14Mishkan T’filah service, led by Rabbi Block
Sermon: “Should We Be Afraid?”Music: Jana Cohen
Candles & Kiddush: Jan and Larry AlmanReader: Gus Block
Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood
Saturday, November 15Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 21UPB – Sinai Edition Service, led by Rabbi Block
Music: Jeffrey Neuhauser & Russ ParishSermon: “'Say Little and Do Much:' Post-Election Reflection”
Candles & Kiddush: Marilyn & Earl SorrellsReader: Angie Boury
Oneg Sponsor: In Honor of the dedication of the Leibs Family Scholarship Fund, by the Leibs Family
Saturday, November 22Torah Study, led by Rabbi Block, at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Block, at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 28Mishkan T’filah Service, led by Phil Kaplan, with D’var Torah by
Andrew KaplanMusic: Steve Bauman
Candles & Kiddush: Sheryl & Andrew KaplanReader: Ruthe Kaplan
Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood
Saturday, November 29Torah Study, led by Carmen Arick, at 9:30 a.m.
Shabbat Service, led by Carmen Arick, at 11:00 a.m.
Temple B'nai Israel Newsletter, Volume 14, Issue 9,November 2014, published monthly by Temple B'nai Israel
3700 Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212
...continued on next page
Dear Friends:
No Jewish holiday falls in November this year. For the most part, November overlaps the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, also known in our tradition as Mar Cheshvan, or “the bitter month
of Cheshvan.” The month is called “bitter” precisely because, unlike the surrounding months, it is lacking in holidays.
What were our ancient rabbis thinking? A month without holidays, far from being bitter, offers the opportunity to focus on the blessings of daily and weekly Jewish life. Every day, however ordinary, we are to awaken and thank G-d for the inestimable gift of living. Each week, we welcome Shabbat as an opportunity to rest from our labors, to study and worship and celebrate the joy of community.
This Cheshvan, this November before Thanksgiving, I ask each of us to seize the holiday-less moment, to find holiness in moments that occur regularly. Here are some ideas; feel free to create and choose your own:
1. When you wake up in the morning, say the Shema.
2. Find three reasons to count your blessings each day, and thank G-d in the form of Jewish prayer: “Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha-olam, for . . . .”
3. Come to Temple on November 7, not only to worship with our congregation, but also to hear J.J. Goldberg, one of the most influential and thoughtful pundits in our contemporary Jewish world.
4. Study Torah with us on any Saturday at 9:30 am, and find ways to apply the timeless words of our tradition to our own modern lives.
5. Attend a Shabbat morning service at 11:00 am any Saturday, and discover the magical spirituality of our loyal, intimate worship community in the Chapel.
6. Participate in a Temple social action endeavor, helping with the Thanksgiving baskets and/or joining the crew that cooks at “Our House,” month after ordinary month. The need, and the hungry, are always with us.
FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY continued...
Rabbi / Announcements THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 2
Altar FlowersFriday, November 7, 2014
Sisterhood
Friday, November 14, 2014In memory of Ariel Barak Imber
By: Annabelle Imber Tuck
In memory of M.R. Carb, Jr.By: Rita Fagan
Friday, November 21, 2014
In memory of Elsa RosenthalBy: Susan Rosenthal Kantrow and family
Friday, November 28, 2014Sisterhood
If you would like to sponsor the flowers and/or oneg for an upcoming Shabbat, please call Laura Joseph or the Temple office. Laura Joseph can
Our society tends to value annual events most highly. Consider the way our culture treats Christmas or the Super Bowl or any of scores of examples we could name. Judaism, by contrast, values that which recurs regularly. The holiest day of the Jewish year is Shabbat, which takes place every week. When we repeat something frequently, whatever it is, it becomes valuable to us.
Seen that way, Cheshvan isn’t bitter at all. Instead, this month includes the holiest day of the year, four times over.
Happy Cheshvan!
Faithfully,
NATHAN PERLSTEIN father of Madelon Scallet
grandfather of Rebekah Scallet (and Joe Stafford)
DR. MARVIN "SONNY" COHENfather of Perry (and Jana) Cohen
grandfather of Elizabeth, Charlie, and William Cohen
GLENN LOWITZhusband of Ellen Lowitz
YAHRZEITS: NOVEMBER 2014
NOVEMBER 7Robert AxelrothWilliam Back, Jr.Susan Bauman
President's Message THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 3
FROM THE PRESIDENTShema B'ni, Shimi Biti
May you live to see the wonder,
In this world and goes yet to come.To care for those who came before you,To trust in those who have yet to come.
- Doug Cotler and Craig Taubman
It is hard to believe that my time with you is over three quarters done. It has been a dynamic 18 months, at least from my perspective, with growth and change in many aspects of synagogue life which we will have a chance to recount at a later date.
Certainly one thing that stands out in my mind has been the incredible generosity of our membership, which has stepped up with their time, their energy, and their resources when called upon and sometimes without even being asked.
Your support for our annual Key Club drive during the High Holidays has been of tremendous importance in trying to keep our budget balanced as we continue to grow and again try to provide services and programming for all age groups.
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, our congregants were immediately there enabling us to send supplies to affected areas and establish the Katrina Fund which continues to support relief and rebuilding efforts in New Orleans and for our Little Rock evacuees.
Of course there is not enough space here to thank all of you or your support for the Capital Campaign which is well on its way toward meeting its goals. We still have a little further to go, but we should be seeing the project spring to life with a groundbreaking ceremony and service for the Tenenbaum Center in the next few months.
As I have attended bienial conventions and seminars and have had the opportunity to exchange information and ideas with other congregational presidents, I realize how blessed we are to have an Endowment Fund, again established by the foresight and generosity of our congregants 15 years ago. It is our Endowment Fund which provides for our computer needs in the office, funds a number of special projects and balances the budget at the end of each year. Many congregations do not have one.
Still what this shortfall tells us is that dues alone are not enough to continue to allow us to grow and be the vibrant congregation that our membership wants, needs and quite frankly expects. So there may come a time when dues plus Endowment Fund are not enough and short term fund raising projects can only do so much.
Which brings me to the heart of my message having to do with remembering the temple in your estate planning. A number of individuals and families, now of blessed memory, have chosen to do this, and it has been a valuable though underutilized asset. Most of you are aware of the bequest of GE Stock by former member Lasker Ehrman which has grown in the last 10 years to become the Ehrman Fund. This fund has enabled us to have a full time administrator and educator and also takes care of other projects like biennial travel and visiting artists and collars.
There have been other generous gifts made over the years, too numerous to mention here, and while all cannot be of the magnitude of Mr. Ehrman's, believe me, every one is a valuable asset. Most such gifts are simple bequests from our members and supporters and can take the form of cash, securities, real estate and other property. I am sure there are other instruments such as charitable trusts and gift annuities which are possible and which have tax implications and benefits for you and your family. Certainly you do not need to be getting specific advice on matters such as this from a cardiologist, so I urge you to contact your attorney, accountant or financial advisor. I also hope to establish a Planned Giving committee before my term ends to distribute information and be a source for answers to your questions. They say that the main reason people do not give to a particular cause is that they were never asked. While I am not sure a request for this purpose has been made before (mainly because we do not like to think about these kinds of details), we are asking now. Given this congregation's past performance of stepping up when needed, I feel confident our membership will do what needs to be done. Addendum: This article was first published in February 2006. It should be noted that my time with you is only one eighth done. There have also been generous bequests recently from the estates of Blanche Alman and Velma Block. Furthermore, the funding for our Director of Lifelong Learning is currently provided by the Ottenheimer Foundation while funding for visiting speakers and musicians comes courtesy of Sisterhood and the Bauman Fund. Still the need for a vibrant planned giving program is vital just as it was 8 years ago. Fortunately Nan Selz has agreed to take the lead on this project so be expecting to hear from her or one of her committee members in the not too distant future. Please give our appeal some serious thought and discussion with your family members and advisors and be ready to step up when called just as our congregants have always done. Remember your Temple needs you. David Bauman
Israel Bonds Southeast Region & Congregation B’nai Israelinvite you to an Oneg Shabbat and
Shabbat Services with guest speaker
JJ GoldbergEditorial Director of The Forward and
renowned journalist and author“Israel and Peace: Keeping Hope Alive”
Friday, November 7th, 20145:45 Oneg Shabbat • 6:15 Shabbat Services
Announcements THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 4
Welcome New MembersSean Lang and Alisa Kanfi
707 N. Jackson St. • Little Rock, AR 72205 • 516-319-2085Sean is a physician at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
They have two boys: Sammy, 3, and Reed, 17 months.
Jeffrey (Jeff) and Allison LuxP.O. Box 241444 • Little Rock, AR 72223
Jeff is a self-employed podiatrist; Allison is an adjunct professor at University of Louisiana Monroe.
Fillis and John StoberPrimary address: 87 Chestnut Road, Newington, CT 06111
Local address: 6408 The Divide Parkway, #103, LR, AR 72223 860-402-5031 • 860-667-3004
John is an attorney at The Law Offices of John M. Stober in Newington, CT.John and Fillis are the parents of Rachel Dranoff, in-laws of Jonathan Dranoff
and grandparents of Evelyn, Nathaniel and Steven Dranoff.
Walk for CommUNITYWhat: Just Communities of Arkansas’ 15th Annual Walk for CommUNITY
When: Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Afterparty at Stickyz from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Little Rock River Market Pavilions, President Clinton Avenue
Wear your walking shoes and bring children, strollers, pets on leashes, friends, family and neighbors for a celebration of Arkansas’ open, diverse and spirit-filled community! The family-friendly and accessible route begins and ends at the River Market pavilions. Music, entertainment, and refreshments will be provided for all registered walkers. Individual adults $30; students $10; families of up to 5 are $50.
And after you’ve “mixed” at the Walk, cross President Clinton Avenue and REMIX with us at Stickyz Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicken Shack for the Afterparty from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.! Be sure to bring your best karaoke skills, because DJ Showtime will be on hand to provide entertainment. $15 gets you two drink tickets, karaoke, and all the fun you can stand.
Funds raised support JCA’s youth and community social justice leadership and inclusion programs. To register, visit us at www.arkansasjustcommunities.org. For more information, call Meg Marion at 501- 951-3345 or Ganelle at the JCA office - 501-372-5129.
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Todah Rabbah
Many thanks to our office volunteers: Doris Krain, Kim Ortiz, Terri Moore, Marilyn Sorrels, Jill Bauman, and we cannot forget our two regulars – Aniko Diamant and Milt Baer (and Carol Hamon for her home baked goodies that she sends with Milt to the office). ** Walk for CommUNITY
Looking for a relevant, yet fun Tikkun Olam experience for yourself or your family? Then by all means join the Congregation B'nai Israel/Jewish Federation of Arkansas team in the Just Communities of Arkansas Walk for CommUNITY! Just read the blurb below then follow this link to join our team: http://walkforcommunityar.kintera.org/2014 Not a walker? We love multi-taskers who will gladly support the walk from the comfort of their couches...we don't judge. For more information about our team, please call, text, or email Meg Marion at 501-951-3345, [email protected]. Let's all pull together to make this the best Walk yet!
What: Just Communities of Arkansas’ 15th Annual Walk for CommUNITY
When: Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Afterparty at Stickyz from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Little Rock River Market Pavilions, President Clinton Avenue
It’s Time to Think about Thanksgiving Baskets
The Social Action committee is sponsoring Thanksgiving baskets for families in need in Pulaski County. We need your help! The cost will be $35 per basket and you may sponsor as many as you like. Send a check to the Temple with “Thanksgiving baskets” in the memo line or call Liz Downs in the Temple office (501-225-9700) to put on your Temple account.
We will be assembling the baskets on Tuesday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. If you can assemble, or deliver, we need you!
Call Jill Bauman (501-960-8686) or email her ([email protected]) with any questions.
Men’s Club NewsThank you to all who volunteered to usher for the Holy Days:
Philip Axelroth, Bernie Bevill, Glenn Block, Monty Fein, Josh Jacobi, Mac Lyons, Rich Lewis, Leon Marks, Sam Nickol, Susanne
Roberts, Marla Shivers, Micky Simon, and Annabelle Tuck.
An additional thank you to Glenn Block for making the initial contacts for the ushers and Break-the-Fast and for
arranging the building of the sukkah.
Van GatesMen’s Club President
Ola and Mervin Leibs Fund Dedication Slated for November 21Our congregation plans to dedicate the Ola and Mervin Leibs Memorial Religious School Scholarship Fund during Shabbat services on Friday, November 21, at 6:15pm.
The Leibs’ daughters, who established the Fund in their parents’ memory, plan to be present for the dedication. They are Jackie and Jerry Bendorf, Debbie and Donnie Friedman, and Andrea and Ben Statman. Also planning to be present are Ashley and Jeff Skibell, Lindsay Bendorf, and Allison Statman, grandchildren of Ola and Mervin Leibs, z”l.
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Religious School Corner THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 8
LaFTY NEWSThank you to Rabbi Block for his help leading the High Holiday Children's Services this year. We are so pleased the new format was a success!
After weeks of hard work, we took a break and went to the Little Rock Climbing Center for one of our LaFTY meetings in October. At the following meeting we helped the Temple Social Action committee prepare the Thanksgiving Baskets as part of our social action project.
NOVEMBER CALENDAR8th: Serve Breakfast at Our House15th: NFTY Southern Social Action Day, LaFTY will be doing their social action projects on different dates16th: Meeting CANCELED
Registration for NFTY Convention is now open: Convention will take place in Atlanta on February 13-17, 2015. For information or to register, please visit http://www.nftyconvention.org/. Scholarship opportunities are available through B'nai Israel, NFTY Southern, and NFTY. Contact [email protected] for further information.
CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL
My how this year is slipping away! We have Thanksgiving around the corner. This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather has cooled but the warmth of our Sisterhood and congregation keeps us going.
I would like to express my appreciation to Muriel Lederman for her outstanding leadership on the Sisterhood Programs Committee and providing our congregation with a beautiful Sisterhood Shabbat. Many thanks to all who helped to make this service a success.
Planned programs are:
• Just Communities of Arkansas walk, November 2 • Sisterhood meeting, February 1st, 2015 with a light lunch @ 12:00 • Miriam’s Seder, March 26, 2015 (Sharon Hendrix, Chair) • Flower arranging workshop with Richard Estelita on a Sunday in the spring • Weekend Theater’s “Karski’s Message” written by Phil McMath, April 9, 2015 (a special showing for Sisterhood with Passover treats) • Heschel Shabbat, June 5
The Sisterhood Judaica Shop is stocking its shelves for Hanukkah, which begins this year on Tuesday evening, December 16th. We carry a variety of menorahs and candles, gelt (both milk and dark chocolate), dreydels, decorations, gift wrap, Hanukkah toys and games, home accessories, and jewelry. Start shopping now for the basics and for gifts. New merchandise will arrive every week until Hanukkah, so keep checking back for what’s new for 2014! If you'll need a quantity of gelt or wooden dreydels, call Bonnie Jacobson 247-4050.
As always, I am open to ideas and suggestions as to how Sisterhood can make your experience at our congregation a better one.
Shalom,
Marilyn Sorrells
MAZEL TOVto our newest Consecrants and their families
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL:No School Thanksgiving Break -
Sunday, November 23rd & 30th
Thomas Gerson's Mitzvah Project in honor of his Bar MitzvahI decided to promote and support people with Alzheimer 's Disease for my Bar Mitzvah project through a project that I learned about last year in Religious School. My Torah portion is about the Tower of Babel. Just as God spread humanity around the globe making communication and understanding more difficult because the people spoke so many different languages, Alzheimer disease makes communication difficult. It causes people to forget close relationships and lifetime memories. Eventually they may lose their abilities to speak to others.
I am heading up an Awareness Day at my middle school to make people aware of Alzheimer's Disease. I have begun talking with nursing home administrators promoting the Music & Memory program. This organization brings music from their pasts to Alzheimer patients on iPods. Research shows that hearing music from earlier days can trigger recall and can be therapeutic to the patients. They become responsive to their environments, when they have been unresponsive to many other types of stimuli. I have given others an opportunity to learn about Music and Memory on my website and will be making a donation to Music & Memory myself.
Here is a link to Thomas's Music & Memory website. Help Thomas help Alzheimer patients - http://www.razoo.com/story/Thomas-S-
Mitzvah-Project?referral_code=share
Temple Funds THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 9
IN HONOR OF:Jerry Jacobson's 80th Birthday Shepp & Susan Lesser Ellyn PolskyJulie & Phil Elson's Anniversary Ellyn PolskyTerri Moore's Graduation Ellyn Polsky
IN MEMORY OF:Jeff Baskin Ellyn PolskyShirley Reines Herbert & Rhea Siegel Lynn & Bruce Greenberg Paige Harvey Ellyn Polsky Bella & Manford LevyJudy Spitzer Renee & Harvey Miller
RABBI EUGENE &BOBBYE LEVY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
IN MEMORY OF:Ariel Imber Annabelle Clinton TuckHenry and Sylvia Friedman Mrs. Debbie BradyJoseph "Joe" Jacob Kaufman Melissa KaufmanMaxwell Lyons, Sr. Mac Lyons II
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IN HONOR OF:Jack Grundfest's Birthday Gayle Slager
THE GRUNDFEST FUND
IN HONOR OF:Gene Levy's Architectural Expertise Sandy Benjamin & Barb VogtJerry Jacobson's 80th birthday Rickie & David Lockwood Ariel & Silvana Berlinski
IN APPRECIATION OF:Becky Scallet's performance in "Standing On Their Shoulders" Jan & Larry AlmanJim Pfeifer's performance in "Standing On Their Shoulders" Jan & Larry Alman
IN MEMORY OF:Howard Kahn Lynn & Bruce Greenberg
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IN HONOR OF:Jerry Jacobson's 80th birthday Jesse & Janice Kane Susan Stroock & Chris Hackler Gwenda Krochock Jill & Steve Bauman Martha & Charles AlmanRichard Estelita David & Lora BrodyTrudy & Jerry Jacobson's Anniversary Gwenda KrochockTrudy Jacobson's Birthday Gwenda Krochock
IN APPRECIATION OF:Merrick Fagan's Blowing of the Shofar Jill & Steve Bauman
IN MEMORY OF:Janet Stern Gwenda KrochockShirley Reines Jill & Steve Bauman
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IN HONOR OF:Jerry Jacobson's 80th birthday Mac Lyons and Jane RoarkTerri Moore Earning Her Masters Degree Mac Lyons and Jane Roark
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IN HONOR OF:Janet Mayersohn's 90th birthday Martha & Charles Alman
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TODA RABAHMany thanks to our September volunteers:
September was an extremely busy month at Temple and there are lots of people to thank for their contributions of time and talent. Our amazing volunteers are incredible! Thank you to Debbie Diner for making the High Holiday gift bags of apples and honey that Rabbi Block presented to grieving families on behalf of the Caring and Sharing committee. Kathy Grundfest, Kennon Goldsholl, and Toni Block--thank you for sending our congregation’s college students a Rosh Hashanah care package with challah and other holiday treats! Thank you Meg Marion for making and delivering the High Holiday gift bags with homemade challah, honey and apples to our new and potential members. Thank you Ricard Estelita for the beautiful Bimah flowers on the High Holy Days. They complimented and enhanced our surroundings in the Sanctuary. Kirsta Nigro and the ladies of Sisterhood- we are all so grateful for the beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah Oneg. It gets bigger and better every year! Thank you to the Men’s Club for all of your work during the Holy Days. From the ushers Philip Axelroth, Bernie Bevill, Van Gates, Bill Jacobson, Glenn Block, Annabelle Tuck, Steve Bauman, Mac Lyons, Micky Simon, Marla Shivers, Jerry Jacobson, Leon Marks, Rich Lewis, Sam Nickol, and Robert Navra to the Break the Fast co-ordinated by Neil Elenzweig with lots of help from Glenn Block, Rita Fagan, and Bernie Bevill to the building of the Sukkah by Glenn Block, Al Hendrix, Steve Weinberg, Barry Goldman, Joshua Jacobi, Rich Lewis, Bernie Bevill, Dave Polner, Monty Fein, Phil Axelroth, Matthew Lopas, Martin Ferguson and grill master Neil Elenzweig you all did so much for our congregation! Shelly Baron, Eugene Krupitsky, Jonathon Dranoff, Hannah Blackburn Parish and LaFTY- thank you so much for leading and providing music for the wonderful children’s High Holy Day services. Merrick Fagan thank you so very much for performing the sacred mitzvah of blowing the shofar during our High Holy Day services. We are all grateful for your talent and your lungs. Jeff Neuhauser and Terri Moore, thank you
so much for opening your beautiful home to our congregation for Tashlich services again this year. We appreciate your hospitality. A huge thank you to our Temple musicians David Bauman, Jana Cohen, Russ Parish, Steve Bauman and Charlie Friedman for the beautiful music you provided during the Holy Days. It took a lot of extra practice and time-- we are so grateful. To all of you and Jeff Neuhauser thank you for the beautiful Shabbat music during September. The Healing/Renewal Service was beautiful. Thank you Jana, Trudy Jacobson, Becky Scallet, Kennon Goldsholl, Annabelle Tuck, Beth Levi, Carmen Arick, and Joanne Matson. Our annual "Standing on their Shoulders" Cemetery visit was better than ever this year. Thank you Jim Pfeifer, Becky Scallet, Sydney Alman, Joe Stafford, and Candyce Hinkel for making this such an amazing experience. Carol and Allan Mendel, Naomi Stratton, Katie Stratton, and Chloe Stratton, Sarah Johnson, Jan Alman, Larry Alman, Ellen Kaufman and Sheree Meyer thank you for your help as well. Amanda Ferguson thank you for helping organize the Religious School teachers and children for this event. Doris Krain we all appreciate your wonderful photos. Thank you for taking pictures (and videos) at our events and sharing them with us! Lori and Josh Shemper thank you both so much for hosting the very first Junior, Junior Youth Group get together at your home. The 3rd-5th graders had a blast! To our office volunteers- thank you so much: Milt Baer, Madelon Scallet, Aniko Diamant, Kirsta Nigro, Eleanor Wolff, Janet Korenblat, Muriel Lederman, and Bill Cohn we appreciate your help so much at this time. To the dynamic duo of Rita Fagan and Jo Lawton thank you both so much for all of the yummy meals and prenegs during September-- including all of the Pizza (not quite) in the Hut! Rita, Tracie Spivey, Jo Lawton thank you for getting the September issue of The Chronicle out to all of us. Becky Marks, Scot Goldsholl, Leah Goldsholl, Jim Pfeifer, Mac Lyons, Jane Roark, Susanne Roberts, Trudy Jacobson, Lexi Elenzweig, Lucy Goldman, Spencer Storthz, and Jared Mackey thank you for cooking and serving dinner at Our House as representatives of our congregation. A special thank you to Meg Marion for the beautiful round challah rolls she made for Coffee, Cake and Conversation in September.
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Toda Rabah THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 3
TODA RABAHMany thanks to our September volunteers:
September was an extremely busy month at Temple and there are lots of people to thank for their contributions of time and talent. Our amazing volunteers are incredible! Thank you to Debbie Diner for making the High Holiday gift bags of apples and honey that Rabbi Block presented to grieving families on behalf of the Caring and Sharing committee. Kathy Grundfest, Kennon Goldsholl, and Toni Block--thank you for sending our congregation’s college students a Rosh Hashanah care package with challah and other holiday treats! Thank you Meg Marion for making and delivering the High Holiday gift bags with homemade challah, honey and apples to our new and potential members. Thank you Ricard Estelita for the beautiful Bimah flowers on the High Holy Days. They complimented and enhanced our surroundings in the Sanctuary. Kirsta Nigro and the ladies of Sisterhood- we are all so grateful for the beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah Oneg. It gets bigger and better every year! Thank you to the Men’s Club for all of your work during the Holy Days. From the ushers Philip Axelroth, Bernie Bevill, Van Gates, Bill Jacobson, Glenn Block, Annabelle Tuck, Steve Bauman, Mac Lyons, Micky Simon, Marla Shivers, Jerry Jacobson, Leon Marks, Rich Lewis, Sam Nickol, and Robert Navra to the Break the Fast co-ordinated by Neil Elenzweig with lots of help from Glenn Block, Rita Fagan, and Bernie Bevill to the building of the Sukkah by Glenn Block, Al Hendrix, Steve Weinberg, Barry Goldman, Joshua Jacobi, Rich Lewis, Bernie Bevill, Dave Polner, Monty Fein, Phil Axelroth, Matthew Lopas, Martin Ferguson and grill master Neil Elenzweig you all did so much for our congregation! Shelly Baron, Eugene Krupitsky, Jonathon Dranoff, Hannah Blackburn Parish and LaFTY- thank you so much for leading and providing music for the wonderful children’s High Holy Day services. Merrick Fagan thank you so very much for performing the sacred mitzvah of blowing the shofar during our High Holy Day services. We are all grateful for your talent and your lungs. Jeff Neuhauser and Terri Moore, thank you
so much for opening your beautiful home to our congregation for Tashlich services again this year. We appreciate your hospitality. A huge thank you to our Temple musicians David Bauman, Jana Cohen, Russ Parish, Steve Bauman and Charlie Friedman for the beautiful music you provided during the Holy Days. It took a lot of extra practice and time-- we are so grateful. To all of you and Jeff Neuhauser thank you for the beautiful Shabbat music during September. The Healing/Renewal Service was beautiful. Thank you Jana, Trudy Jacobson, Becky Scallet, Kennon Goldsholl, Annabelle Tuck, Beth Levi, Carmen Arick, and Joanne Matson. Our annual "Standing on their Shoulders" Cemetery visit was better than ever this year. Thank you Jim Pfeifer, Becky Scallet, Sydney Alman, Joe Stafford, and Candyce Hinkel for making this such an amazing experience. Carol and Allan Mendel, Naomi Stratton, Katie Stratton, and Chloe Stratton, Sarah Johnson, Jan Alman, Larry Alman, Ellen Kaufman and Sheree Meyer thank you for your help as well. Amanda Ferguson thank you for helping organize the Religious School teachers and children for this event. Doris Krain we all appreciate your wonderful photos. Thank you for taking pictures (and videos) at our events and sharing them with us! Lori and Josh Shemper thank you both so much for hosting the very first Junior, Junior Youth Group get together at your home. The 3rd-5th graders had a blast! To our office volunteers- thank you so much: Milt Baer, Madelon Scallet, Aniko Diamant, Kirsta Nigro, Eleanor Wolff, Janet Korenblat, Muriel Lederman, and Bill Cohn we appreciate your help so much at this time. To the dynamic duo of Rita Fagan and Jo Lawton thank you both so much for all of the yummy meals and prenegs during September-- including all of the Pizza (not quite) in the Hut! Rita, Tracie Spivey, Jo Lawton thank you for getting the September issue of The Chronicle out to all of us. Becky Marks, Scot Goldsholl, Leah Goldsholl, Jim Pfeifer, Mac Lyons, Jane Roark, Susanne Roberts, Trudy Jacobson, Lexi Elenzweig, Lucy Goldman, Spencer Storthz, and Jared Mackey thank you for cooking and serving dinner at Our House as representatives of our congregation. A special thank you to Meg Marion for the beautiful round challah rolls she made for Coffee, Cake and Conversation in September.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 Tony Mobly A'00 Brian Marshall
2 Brad Joseph A'90 Chris Barrier Janet Korenblat Steele Strauss
3 Manford Levy Earl Magdovitz John Selig Malia Anderson Lexi Elenzweig Gracen Grundfest
4 Patrick Ifrah A'00 Suzi Davis Scott Levine
5 6 7 Pat Highley Samuel Willis Maddie Townley
8 Susie Rosenthal
9 Neil Elenzweig Steve Ronnel Lit Rosen Carole Weisbly Hunter Magdovitz
10 Larry Alman A'84 Phyllis Scharff
11 Judith Lansky Sydney Alman Hannah Blackburn- Parish
12 Justin Collins Jordan Collins Sheila Griffin
13 Annette Arnold Allan Gold Eleanor Wolff
14 Julia Hart Hildegard Sherman Julie Shindler Larry Townley
15 Sherrill Bernstein Joy Figarsky Jay Marks Corky Schroeder Samuel Siegel
16 Billie Parker Shira Rothberg Ben Prousnitzer
17 Dan Phillips A'83 Gus Block
18 Scot Goldsholl A'90 Judy Pearlstein Jason King
19 Greg Parham A'94 Ed Figarsky Warwick Sabin Leslie Singer
20 Gene Lockwood Russ Parish
21 Sue Berger Angie Boury David Gerson Jo Lawton
22 Jim Pfeifer A'84 Susan Schmitz Lucette White
23 M. Sorrels A'85 Jay Fullerton Sara Goldsholl Draven Orleanski
24 Robbin Gordon
25 Larry Townley A'72 Howard Knoff
26 David Alexander Mary Machen
27 Janice Kane Sue Maddison Cohen Townley
28 Shelly Baron
29 Janet Crafton Stephanie Wheeler
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If you would like to sponsor the flowers and/or oneg for an upcoming Shabbat, pleases call Laura Josephor the Temple office. Laura Joseph can be reached at 501-664-5442 or [email protected].
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THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS WEREMISTAKENLY LEFT OUT OF LAST MONTH'S CHRONICLE:
Home of Sam & Shirley Strauss 4 Sunset Drive - FOR SALE
Contact Trip Strauss501-312-7237
Lifelong Learning THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 10
Lifelong LearningOur Lifelong Learning program’s success is dependent upon making the information accessible to members of various ages in various stages of life. We need to be aware that our congregants’ interests differ regarding Jewish topics, their Jewish backgrounds, and levels of Jewish knowledge and understanding. But we also know that our program’s successes are dependent upon the talents and motivation of these very same congregants. We have been most fortunate to have skilled and generous teachers in our congregation who develop and instruct in the classes. Ideas for class offerings are generated at our winter and spring Lifelong Learning committee meetings, chaired by Dorian Stuber, a gifted teacher himself. Dorian helped us partner with Hendrix College to develop the well -received Nathan Englander series. “The New American Haggadah” panel discussion was spearheaded by Muriel Lederman who invited the participants and coordinated their efforts to examine this interesting text translated from the Hebrew by Englander. In addition to Muriel, Rabbi Block, Leah Elenzweig, Doris Krain, Phil Kaplan, Emily Lewis, Rich Lewis, and Annabelle Tuck researched the many unique aspects of the book and strains of commentary surrounding the Haggadah’s traditional text including the art, literary and historical organization, appeal to children, and practical use of the Haggadah bringing the high quality discussion to the table. The upcoming “Men on Main” on Friday, December 5 will provide a different entry point for congregants; both for those who have been invited to participate and for those who choose to attend. Jim Pfeifer is organizing and facilitating this look at local Jewish history with assistance from family members of Little Rock department store owners on Main Street. We have become aware that there is a thirst for learning the history as well as the desire to convey the information in a personal way. We are happy that the Religious School also provides various entry points to congregational life for adults within the School. Teaching in the school offers great opportunity for congregational involvement and Jewish learning. Additionally, we look to parents and friends to share their talents and skills and they often step up to become involved. For instance, two wonderful components of our successful Camp B’nai Israel – “Star Wars Adventure” program was the
appearance of R2D2 and the very cool night sky observatory, both made available by 2nd grade parent Joel Gordon. Joel contacted his friend and associate, arranged to transport, set-up the huge inflatable observatory and facilitated the star show, sharing his expertise and his personal connections with all of us. Another example is mother and grand-mother Emily Lewis who chats informally with parents about the challenges of raising mensches in our current times. The group is fluid and welcoming and encouraging while exchanging parenting ideas. Our young parents are participating and assisting with Shabbat Kids Club. Statistics indicate that young parents start to become involved with a Jewish institution when their kids are involved in an educational program there. Shabbat Kids Club is that entry point for some of our young parents. We encourage participation in Temple life because we know how much richer life can be when opened to Jewish thought and practice. I welcome all ideas that will increase opportunities to engage our congregants of all ages and in all stages. Please contact me with your ideas.
Ellyn Polsky
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HENRY THOMAS 225-2119 / 225-1463Protecting your home and family since 1952
BENNETT’S MILITARY SUPPLIESArkansas’ Oldest Since 1870 • 302 MainLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201 • 372-2944Bennett’s Military Supply
Suppliers for Ostomy, Urologicals, Incontinence, and Wound Care
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8 convenient locationsLittle Rock, Maumelle, NLR,
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Announcements THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 11
MAZEL TOVto Mac Lyons on the recent birth of his great-granddaughter, Mary Claire Cotton, born to Whitney and Chris Cotton in Dallas. Multiplying Mac’s simchas, he looks forward to the wedding of his granddaughter, Leigh Wills, to Austin Winans, later this month, also in Dallas. Leigh is the daughter of Mac’s daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Jim Wills.
DEAR FRIENDS:Thanks so very much for your cards, calls and contributions in memory of my father, RENE LEVY. He loved this Temple and as you know he visited often. Bobbye and I are so appreciative of your attention, including the food that was brought to the house for the minyan. Wishing you the best for a wonderful year--5774--for your health and happiness. Bobbye and Gene Levy
Online registration for Summer 2014 is officially opened. We have an early-bird discount in place through the end of October to incentivize early registration.http://jacobs.urjcamps.org/register/
PARTY PALOOZA UPDATEThe Jazz Singer
Sunday, October 6th | 11:30 am-1:30 pmAt the home of Dr. Jeffrey Neuhauser
8 Chenal Circle, Little Rock
Sunday Jazz BrunchThe fusion of taste, where Southern meets kosher, topped off
with Pecan Pie and Pralines. Brunch drinks included.
10 spots left at $30/ticket
Havana~ NEW DATE ~
Saturday, October 26 | 7:30 pm
Dr. David Gerson’s man-cave3 Heritage Park Circle, North Little Rock
This night is all about Cigars and Bourbon tasting with a few tasty appetizers to boot. Enjoy a Gentleman’s evening out in the screened in
porch while you smoke a cigar. You will learn a little more about Bourbon and be sent home with 5 premium cigars.
3 spots left at $100/ticket
Breakfast At Tiffany’sSaturday, October 26th | 6:30pm
At the home of Meg Marion16 Waterbury Court, Little Rock
Wear your PJs and Bling. Drink a luscious cocktail to go with the fabulous brunch. Enjoy girlfriends and chatting. The culinary magic begins at the intersection of Silvana’s Argentinian flair with Meg’s California
sensibilities. Enjoy empanadas, quiches, scones, and baked gouda, along with something fruity.
6 spaces left at $40/ticketThe Lifelong Learning program of Congregation B’nai Israel is supported in part by a generous grant from the Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation.
Hanukkah’s coming …
Start shopping now !
Judaica Shop Open Sundays during Religious School 10:00 - 12:00
Weekdays by appointment, call Bonnie 247-4050
Announcements THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 2014VOLUME 14 ISSUE 9 PAGE 11
Conversation with Justice Annabelle Imber Tuck, Grand Honoree of JFAR’s next Tikkun Olam Celebration
Sponsored by Congregation B’nai Israel and Jewish Federation of Arkansas. Open to the entire Jewish community. Bring your own
lunch; JFAR and B’nai Israel will provide dessert and coffee.
Todah RabbahMany thanks to our office volunteers:
Julie Shindler, Jan Alman, Doris Krain, Milt Baer, Terri Moore,Trudy Jacobson, Gwenda Krochock, Rita Fagan, and Eleanor Wolff.
“MEN ON MAIN”Dinner and Discussion -
Friday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.Facilitated by Jim Pfeifer.
The evening will honor the Jewish merchants whose families were leaders of Arkansas department stores on Little Rock's Main Street for over 100 years. Pfeifer's, Cohn's and Blass'; were names familiar to Arkansans from Hope to Stuttgart; from Mountain View to Russellville. Pfeifer’s perfected the bargain basement. Cohn’s was called “the Neiman’s of Little Rock”, and Blass’, the largest of the stores, introduced the escalator to Little Rock shoppers. B'nai Israel is proud to have been the spiritual home to the leaders of these fine stores. Former store executives talk about the business successes that allowed the Men on Main to lead and support many worthy
Little Rock causes, some in the city’s most challenging times.
The Hope - Modern Zionismand the Future of Judaism
Facilitated by Phillip SpiveySundays, December 7, 14, January 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
In light of events transpiring in Israel and Jewish communities around the world, Zionism has become one of the most important and misunderstood of Jewish philosophical concepts. From its roots in Ancient Israel to the contemporary world, Zionism has evolved into many forms over the centuries as Jews have responded to the problems of anti-Semitism and the challenges of modern Jewish identity. The Hope will be a three-part course on the history of Zionism (Dec. 7); the different types of Zionism (Dec. 14); and a critical discussion of Zionism, Modern Israel, and the future of Jewish identity (Jan. 11). This three-part course will be important for those attending Rabbi Block’s discussion off Ari Shavit’s book, My Promised Land - The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel (Jan. 25)
The Jewish community of Central Arkansas
welcomes you to the Global Day of Jewish Learning
Heroes, Villains, Saints and Fools: The People in the BookNovember 16, 2014
9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel
Each class will explore a different biblical character using a variety of prepared Jewish texts. Far from being lectures, these classes are meant to spark thought-provoking conversations! Biblical characters provide accessible entry point to Jewish texts for those who rarely study and represent a deep well of wisdom for all. What do the heroes and villains of our stories have to teach us about ourselves today in terms of human nature, family dynamics and leadership? Choose two classes from the following:
Abraham: Journey into the Unknown, Rabbi Kalman Winnick, Congregation Agudath Achim
Balaam: To Bless or To Curse, Phil Kaplan
Deborah: Victory in the Hands of a Woman, Dr. Marianne Tettlebaum, Exec. Dir., JFAR
Moses: The Birth of a Leader, Phil Spivey, UCA Lecturer of Religion and Philosphy
The People of Sodom: The Making of an Evil Society, Rabbi Barry Block, Congregation B'nai Israel
Bonus: Back by popular demand…more Hanan Harchol animated shorts!
Please call or text to pre-register: Meg Marion at 951-3345.
Sponsored by JFAR, Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Agudath Achim
MAZEL TOVto Rebekah Scallet who received an "Individual Artist Fellowship" from the Arkansas Arts Council in the category for Performing Arts: Directing of Theater Productions.
to Kim and Frankie Ortiz who became grandparents when Liam Allen Monk was born to Amaris McClintock and Joshua Monk.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Planned for November 24The annual West Little Rock Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is scheduled for Monday, November 24, at 7:00 pm, at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive. Rabbi Block plans to represent our congregation, participating in the liturgy of the service. All are invited, and our congregation is encouraged to attend.
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THE TEMPLE CHRONICLEEUGENE H. LEVY, RabbiSHERI SIMON, Educator/AdministratorDAVID BAUMAN, PresidentKENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive V.P.JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P.MAC LYONS, TreasurerJO LAWTON, Secretary
Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDLittle Rock, AR
Permit No. 1306
OUR CHRONICLE SPONSORSThomas Termite
Pest Control, Inc.7701 Cantrell • P. O. Box 7292
Little Rock, AR 72217
HENRY THOMAS 225-2119 / 225-1463Protecting your home and family since 1952
BENNETT’S MILITARY SUPPLIESArkansas’ Oldest Since 1870 • 302 MainLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201 • 372-2944Bennett’s Military Supply
Suppliers for Ostomy, Urologicals, Incontinence, and Wound Care
300 S. Rodney Parham, Ste. 18 • Little Rock, AR 72205501-227-8220 • Fax (501) 227-6260
Arkansas Foot& Ankle Clinic
8 convenient locationsLittle Rock, Maumelle, NLR,
Conway, Benton, Jacksonville(501) 372-7377
David H. ShindlerSenior Vice President
5800 “R” StreetLittle Rock, AR 72207Phone (501) 661-7778Fax (501) [email protected]
PRINT & IMAGING RiverCity
CHRISTOPHER A. LAMPS, M.D.Catering
CoffeeBeanery Café
1429 Merrill Drive501-225-5467
Meeting Room Catering
CoffeeBeanery Café
1429 Merrill Drive501-225-5467
Meeting Room
www.bnai-israel.us
BARRY BLOCK, RabbiLEAH ELENZWEIG, PresidentDAVID BAUMAN, Executive V.P.JANET KORENBLAT, Admin. V.P.PATRICK IFRAH, TreasurerCARMEN ARICK, SecretaryJACK GRUNDFEST, Immediate Past PresidentELLYN POLSKY, Director of Lifelong LearningSHAE SIMONEAU, Administrator
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