The Voice of Congregaon Beth Shalom May 2018

The Voice of Congrega!on Beth Shalom

May 2018

Gretchen Weiner President [email protected] Robert V. Gamer

Rabbi [email protected] David A. Nelson, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus [email protected] Samuel L. Greenbaum Cantor Emeritus [email protected]

Sheldon L. Freilich Executive Director [email protected] Abi Taylor-Abt Yachad Religious School Director

yachadrelschool @congbethshalom.org

Julie Grodin Circle of Friends

[email protected] Arnie Weiner HaKol Editor [email protected] Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 West Lincoln Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 Phone: 248.547.7970 Fax: 248.547.0421 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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MAY 2018 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! FAMILY HAPPENINGS

MAZAL TOV TO: Barbara Goodman on receiving The Tikkun Olam Award from Jewish Senior Life at the Eight Over Eighty Celebration in April.

Abi Taylor-Abt on being selected as an ELI fellow by ELI talks, sponsored by The Avi Chai Foundation. At the heart of every ELI talk is Jewish religious engagement (E), Jewish literacy (L), and Jewish identity (I) with Israel and peoplehood at the core. Abi will be presenting her ELI Talk online this coming June. See related article on page 9.

Abi Taylor-Abt, Director of our Yachad Religious School, on receiving the Klein/Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education by the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit.

Ellen and Richard Racusin on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Shmuel Josef Jelen, in Israel.

NEW HOME: Jeff & Nicole Rothenberg

CONDOLENCES TO:

Erika Finn on the death of her beloved father, William Milstein. Mr. Milstein is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Hannah and Shay Finn.

Wendy and Glen Pickover on the death of her cherished father, Dr. Eli Berger. Dr. Berger and his late wife, Joanna, were long-time members of Beth Shalom. Condolences also to beloved grandson, Aaron Pickover, and to Dr. Berger’s sister, Anita Epstein.

THANK YOU TO: Howard Fridson for your artwork for the Greenbaum Concert poster.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enhance your birthday celebra!on by joining us at the daily

Minyan (morning and evening) the day of your birthday.

Enjoy camaraderie, friendship and prayer.

We need your par!cipa!on and presence to help those who

have yahrzeit or wish to say Kaddish. Thank you for

par!cipa!ng in this very important Mitzvah.

CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES

May 2018

Friday, May 4..……………………………...…….…….8:16 p.m.

Friday, May 11………....……….…………….….......8:24 p.m.

Friday, May 18……….….……….……………….…....8:31 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 (Shavuot)……………………….9:35 p.m.

Sunday, May 20 (Shavuot)……….………………. 9:36 p.m.

Friday, May 25…………………………………………..8:37 p.m.

1 Alan Isner 1 Ida Rosenblum 1 Arnie Weiner 2 Paul Goodman 4 Laura Bobrow 4 Ellen Racusin 5 Elyse Fleishman 5 Anne Greenstein 5 Brian Wolf 6 Ross Gaft 6 Claire Grosberg 6 Esther Hammer 7 Steven Alpert 8 Aryeh Gamer 9 Brianscotte Brooks 9 Carol Kunkle 10 Alison Black 11 Jerry Lapides 11 Boris Milter 11 Fritzi Roth 12 Linda Bell 13 Suzanne Pearlstein 15 Addison Fleishman 15 Laurie Weintrob 16 Ellen Barth

16 Arlene S. Gorelick 16 Sebastian Mosko 17 Sharon Berman 19 Yisrael Paliti 20 Lorraine Faber 20 Maya Gamer 20 Eric Zacks 21 Robert Cantor 21 Bonnie Flood 22 Zachary Bernzweig 22 Joe Lewis 22 Seymour Rosenwasser 24 Jodie Krasnick 24 Betty Singer 25 Sharon Paliti 25 Benjamin Velzy 27 Gayle Bialick 27 Jacob Bronstein 27 Ethan Johnson 28 Richard Breuer 29 Beverly Goldberg 29 Avery Goldstein 30 Murray Ehrinpreis 30 Shirley Sweet

4 Charles & Rachel Growe 6 Andrew & Marla Moiseev 17 Steve & Liz Schubiner 19 Brian & Risa Wolf 19 David & Judith Zimmerman 23 Aaron & Rachel Schwartz 27 Steven & Jan Alpert 27 Jack & Marcie Kahn

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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Toronto Couple to speak at Nelson Legacy Event

June 6-7 at Beth Shalom

“Do men and women read the Bible differently?

That’s the question Rabbi Elyse Goldstein will

answer as the keynote speaker for this year’s

Nelson Legacy Event, which will start on

Wednesday, June 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

“For many people, gender colors experiences in the

academic, personal, emotional and spiritual realms,”

says Goldstein, founding rabbi of the City Shul in

Toronto. “In Bible study, gender may seem invisible,

but recognizing how others feel and hear things may

change our minds about it.” Goldstein will examine

whether Bible study can ever be truly gender-neutral.

Before starting City Shul, Rabbi Goldstein served as

the director of Kolel: The Adult Centre for Liberal

Jewish Learning. She graduated summa cum laude

from Brandeis University in 1978, and in 1981 earned

a master’s from Hebrew Union College-Jewish

Institute of Religion, where she was ordained in 1983.

Her articles have appeared in scholarly and popular

journals. She is the author of ReVisions: Seeing

Torah through a Feminist Lens and the editor of The

Women’s Torah Commentary, The Women’s Haftarah

Commentary and New Jewish Feminism.

In 2005 Rabbi Goldstein received the Covenant Award

for Exceptional Jewish Educators, one of the most

prestigious Jewish education awards. The Covenant

Foundation sponsored her appearance in Detroit last

year at Limmud.

The lunch-and-learn program on Thursday, June 7,

at 12:30 p.m., will feature Baruch Sienna, who will

present an interactive workshop, “Making Letters

Dance and Fly,” a history of the Hebrew alphabet

showing how pictures became words.

Baruch Sienna

Toronto Jewish educator and artist Baruch Sienna,

Goldstein’s husband, will present at the second part of

the Nelson Legacy Event. He will show how the

Hebrew alphabet has evolved and continues to be

transformed. Using an interactive format, he will lead

participants in playing with letter forms, turning letters

and words into pictures and transforming text into

visual midrash (interpretation of the Torah).

Sienna was the first person to create Hebrew fonts on

the Mac computer system. He has designed

educational digital media and now works as a visual

digital artist and graphic designer with a focus on

Jewish texts and letters. He has taught calligraphy,

designed ketubot, and created siddurim for

synagogues and Jewish day schools. A master

Jewish educator, Sienna has taught in day schools

and served as webmaster for Kolel: The Adult Center

for Liberal Jewish Learning in Toronto. He is the

author of The Natural Bible, an encyclopedia of

Judaism and the environment.

Admission to Goldstein’s lecture is $15 in advance and $20 at the door, which includes a dessert reception. Admission to Sienna’s lunch-and-learn program is $22. Lunch will be provided by Bloom’s Kosher Catering. Reservations are a must. Reserve for either event or both by calling the synagogue office at (248) 547-7970 or emailing [email protected].

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Message from Rabbi Gamer

RABBI’S LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, May 1

Noon to 1:30 p.m.

$12 per person

RSVP to the office Guests are welcome!

The process of creating Midrash, interpretations into Biblical or Rabbinic texts, is never ending. We see this in the modern day through the number of books that are set during the time of the Bible or the early Rabbinic era. Many of these modern midrashim are in the form of novels centered around some figure from the Bible or Rabbinic era.

One of my all-time favorites is “As a Driven Leaf” by Rabbi Milton Steinberg. The novel was first published in 1939 and tells the story of the famous (or infamous) Acher whose name was Elisha ben Abuyah. Elisha ben Abuyah is a figure from the Talmud who becomes a heretic after delving into pagan philosophy and science. He becomes known as “Acher”, which in Hebrew means, “the other”.

More recent works in this genre are “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant, first published in 1997. This novel tells the story of the Biblical figure Dinah, the daughter of Jacob who was raped, from her perspective. The book was fantastically successful and was made into a TV mini-series. What made this book unique was that it was written by a woman author and told the story from a perspective that had never really been explored. While it is based on the (very brief) biblical narrative, the story is expanded

greatly.

Even more recent works, also by women authors, have enjoyed a great deal of success. Maggie Anton authored two series in this genre. The first was a trilogy, “Rashi’s Daughters.” While we have a tremendous amount of written material by Rashi (d. 1105), we really know very little about his personal life. Maggie Anton created an entire world based on Rabbinic and historical sources to create a

compelling look at what medieval life was like for Jewish women and men in 11th century France. The second series that Maggie Anton authored was about the daughter of Rav Hisda, a Babylonian Rabbi from the 4th century. Using a wealth of Rabbinic sources, the novel creates a story around the daughter of one of the most famous sages in Babylonia.

Recently I was introduced to the writings of an Israeli author, Yochi Brandes. She is the daughter of Chasidic rabbis and taught about Judaism for a number of years. Two of her novels have been translated into english. The first was “The Secret Book of Kings.” The book tells the story of the kings - Saul, David and Solomon - from the perspective of Saul’s only surviving relative, his daughter Michal. The story provides an alternate understanding of events from the perspective of the losing side in the battle between Saul and David and reminds us that while history is usually written by the victors, there is another perspective.

Brandes’ most recent novel is “The Orchard,” which just came out in english this March. This story tells about the early foundation of Rabbinic Judaism after the destruction of the Temple up to the Bar Kochba rebellion (so from about 68 – 135 C.E.). The story is told from the perspective of Rachel, the wife of Rabbi Akiva, the greatest sage of the era.

What is great about most of these works is that they are authored by women who are

able to tell or retell important stories from a perspective that has not been told before. I call them modern midrashim because they base themselves on a Biblical or Rabbinic character and they utilize a tremendous amount of authentic sources to create a world which we can understand and to which we can relate. If you have read or do read any of these novels, or if you know of others in this genre, please let me know.

RABBI GAMER’S

ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

WILL RETURN IN THE FALL

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THE WOMEN’S SEDER “Let all who are hungry, enter and eat; and all who are in need, come and celebrate the Passover.”

Co-Leader Cantor Penny Steyer Co-Leader Marie Slotnick Mona Greenbaum & Alicia Nelson

Aviva Phillips Marie and her tambourine Abi Taylor-Abt

Ilene Ross & Marcie Kahn Pearl Schwartz & Marie: L’Dor V’Dor Mona & Ilana Greenbaum

Gretchen Weiner The Women’s Seder: A Beth Shalom Tradition Shelia Levine

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Message from the President... Gretchen Weiner

I want to begin by thanking Rabbi Gamer for orchestrating the Beth Shalom First-Night Passover Seder! The food was excellent and the program with Rabbi, Abi and Cantor Sam was meaningful, yet fun. My thanks to all for making it happen!

Sometimes when you least expect it, the road takes an unexpected turn! There was an article in the Jewish News earlier in the spring about a new Modern Orthodox community forming in Huntington Woods. Who knew that they might become our neighbors. Representatives from the new shul, Kehillat Etz Chayim, approached us regarding the possibility of renting space for Shabbat and Holiday services. After serious discussion with Rabbi Gamer, the Board decided to enter into a one-year agreement. Beginning this August, KEC will rent the chapel, east-west meeting room and two classrooms for services on Shabbat and Holidays. Our Beth Shalom family services will be held in the library. We have often talked about sharing our building as something in our future, and this agreement provides opportunity to experiment.

I am very excited that we will soon be rolling out a new management system with many features including the ability to manage our website, offer online event registration, and maintain a real-time calendar. Members will have the ability to manage their accounts and make online payments. If you prefer the personal touch, you will still be able to call the office for events and information, write checks, etc.!

Details of behind-the-scenes news at Beth Shalom will be covered at the General Membership Meeting, so be sure that it’s on your calendar – Wednesday, May 16!

Kudos to Abi Taylor-Abt on receiving the 2018 Klein/Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education - Mazel Tov! Are you familiar with TED talks? Tune in to a Jewish version, EliTalks, https://elitalks.org/, where tradition, text and thought merge. Adding to her achievements this year, Abi has been invited to be a speaker in June. The exact date is forthcoming.

Once again, Mazel Tov and Todah Rabah to Barbara Goodman, honored recently at the Eight over Eighty luncheon, for her past and continued support of Beth Shalom and the entire Jewish community.

General Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.

Please plan to attend the Semi-Annual General Membership Meeting. There will be three items to vote on as well as exciting updates to share.

Vote Required: 2018-2019 Budget 2018-2019 Proposed Slate for Board of Directors Bylaws Improvements

Informational: Updates on Shul news ShulCloud

Web page Your account options

Report of “Future Possibilities” task force

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to noon

May 6 & 13

Gathering Place

Please come join us to meet some wonderful people and engage in lively conversations.

Everyone is welcome to stop by and bring a friend!

We need YOU to complete our circle!!

Julie Grodin, Program Director 248.399.3147 (home) OR 248.770.1074 (cell)

2018-2019 Board Under Construction

The nominating committee for CBS currently is finalizing the slate

of officers and directors for the 2018-2019 year. Information

regarding the slate, including biographical information regarding

the candidates, will be circulated to CBS members at least 14

days prior to the General Membership Meeting, which this year is

Wednesday, May 16th. Those serving on the nominating

committee are Eric Zacks, Chair, Barbara Goodman, Mandy

Garver, Beth Rodgers, Bryan Beckerman, and Dan Barth.

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SCHEDULE FOR THE

OBSERVANCE OF

SHAVUOT

Saturday, May 19 Mincha….6:30 p.m. followed by Seudah Shlishit Tikkun Leyl Shavuot beginning at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20 Shavuot – First Day Services begin at 9:30 a.m. Mincha follows morning services. Monday, May 21 Shavuot – Second Day Services begin at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor will be observed. Mincha follows morning services.

SEUDAH SHLISHIT IS BACK! aka “shaleshudes” שלוש־סעודות

Congregation Beth Shalom is happy to announce that we will once again be sponsoring a Seudah shlishit ,on Saturday, May 19 (third meal "סעודה שלישית")following Mincha, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Seudah Shlishit is the third meal customarily eaten by Sabbath-observing Jews on Shabbat.

This dairy meal (there is no charge, but donations will be accepted!) will kickoff a wonderful evening of activities that will feature a scripted presentation of the Book of Ruth, followed by our traditional Tikkun Leyl Shavuot that will last the whole night through.

It is an evening that you won’t want to miss. We are asking that RSVP’s for the Seudah Shlishit be made through the Beth Shalom office (248-547-7970) by

Friday, May 11. We want to make sure that there is enough for everybody, so we absolutely need to know if you are coming.

PRIME TIME PLAYERS

GAME NIGHT AT CHEZ JAN!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7:00 P.M.

Join your friends for a fun Game Night at Jan Wanetick's house on Wednesday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. It's an hors d'oeuvres potluck so just let Jan know what dairy or pareve appetizer you will be bringing AND don’t forget to bring your favorite game. It is BYOB, and Jan will supply the coffee and tea. Jan's address is 19350 Red Maple Court, Southfield. Please RSVP to Jan at [email protected] by Monday, May 7. Hope to see you there!

PTP NIGHT AT JIMMY JOHN’S FIELD

IN UTICA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 7:05 P.M.

Hot Town, Summer in the Suburbs…Time for Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Chevrolet! Join the Prime Time Players for a fun evening of minor league professional baseball, sociability, and cheap food and drink (it’s Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark).

Come see the Eastside Diamond Hoppers play the ever-dangerous Utica Unicorns.

Game time is 7:05 p.m. so we plan to caravan from Beth Shalom at 6:00 p.m. Be sure to indicate that you will be leaving with the caravan from CBS when you sign up. Parking is FREE, so if you want to drive separately, please do so. The stadium is located at 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, just north of M-59 and east of Utica Road.

Ticket cost is only $15.00 per person, but in order for us to all sit together, reservations must be made and paid through the Beth Shalom office by Monday, May 14. We will buy the tickets the next day. It’s also Mardi Gras Night and there will be themed specials throughout the ballpark. Music will be provided pre-game by The Sauce Cats.

This is a PTP program that you won’t want to miss. Be there or be square!

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Sisterhood….....Phyllis Weeks

Are you looking forward to spring as much as I am? Enough cold weather, already! Enough snow and gray skies! (As I sang “Dayenu” at our seders, I’m afraid I was thinking more about the weather than the Pesach miracles.) I am ready for sunshine, flowers, and everything green. There is an energy that comes with this season that other seasons don’t engender, a sense of renewal that is infused into everything we do.

This month, as we usher in spring in earnest, one of the areas that reflect the season’s energy is our institutions. Just as we change out our closets and re-organize our homes to celebrate the arrival of the outdoor season, there are feelings of celebration and expectation within organizations like Sisterhood as we prepare for the next year with our election of officers and planning for programs.

And this season we at Beth Shalom have ample reason to celebrate: our Sisterhood Past-President, Fran Hildebrandt, has just been elected as President of Great Lakes Central

Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. I was lucky enough to be able to attend the 2018 Spring Conference at which she was installed; I celebrated as a Sisterhood member and as her sister.

This is a great honor, not only for Fran, but for our entire synagogue, which will be represented through her all around the region. Let’s honor her election and the mandate she will be fulfilling, by infusing that same energy into Beth Shalom Sisterhood. We’re still looking for some energy to add to our Board of Directors, and we’re still open to ideas for next year’s events. Please let us know what would interest you and help you persuade a friend to join us. One of our goals for next year is to increase our membership; won’t you consider becoming one of our family, if you aren’t already?

When you see Fran, be sure to wish her a “Mazel Tov!” and assure her that you’ll support her by making Beth Shalom Sisterhood a jewel she can point to with pride.

B’Shalom,

Phyllis

Help Make a Difference In a CHILD’S LIFE!

SISTERHOOD continues to provide tutors for

students in grades K-12.

If you are interested in participating,

contact Doris Schey at [email protected] or

248-545-7112.

Join us on Sunday, May 6

Show your support for the State of Israel

Started some thirteen years ago, the Walk for Israel has grown each year in size and prominence. A testament to the committee’s hard work to appeal to a broad cross section of the Jewish and non-Jewish community in the Detroit metropolitan area. As our mission states, we are working to unite the metro Detroit community to celebrate Israel.

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Have you a SIMCHA to celebrate? a YAHRZEIT to remember?

Make a donation to Sisterhood's MARCIA ABEL fund

Contact: Fran Hildebrandt • [email protected] • 248 661-4179

Ellen Racusin • [email protected] • 248 968-8848

ABI TAYLOR-ABT,YACHAD DIRECTOR, CHOSEN AS ELI TALKS FELLOW

Abi Taylor-Abt, Director of our Yachad Religious School, is one of 16 outstanding individuals selected to present this June as part of the ELI Talks 2018 Speaker Cohort.

Chosen from a competitive pool of 150 applicants, ELI has selected 16 outstanding individuals who will complete three months of training around Jewish idea development, storytelling, and stage presence. Speakers will deliver their talks to a live studio audience in Detroit from June 18-20, and the Fellowship will culminate in the release of the filmed and edited videos this summer. The cohort includes Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox rabbis, cantors, teachers, Jewish professionals, film directors, authors, writers, chefs, dating coaches, and more.

Eli Talks, sponsored by The Avi Chai Foundation, works with organizations and individuals to

cultivate, raise up, and transmit inspired Jewish ideas. Speakers come from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds, providing a snapshot of Judaism today and building a bridge across denominations of Judaism to serve as a beacon of discourse and civility in today’s world.

ELI Talks has, to-date, captured over 150 inspired Jewish ideas on video with over 600,000 collective views on topics ranging from parenting and comedy to disability inclusion and Israel. Eli Talks is sometimes referred to as the Jewish TED Talks. Eli Talks have been used in graduate programs in Jewish education and featured in a multitude of publications including The Jewish Standard, eJewishPhilanthropy, Forbes, Kveller, The Huffington Post, The Jewish Week, and others.

Message from the Religious School Director Abi Taylor-Abt

As we conclude another year at Yachad, I am proud to think back on some of the events of the past year. We have had celebrations and activities including a Purim carnival, an Escape from Egypt program and an Israel Day.

I am so proud of our children and cannot wait for another year to begin. Our last day of school will be Wednesday, May 9th, where we will end the year with a family event at Beth Shalom!

EVER WONDER ABOUT… LAG B’OMER ל״ג בעומר

Lag B’Omer will be observed this year on Thursday, May 3. Lag B’Omer literally means the 33rd day of the Omer. The Omer is counted for 49 days between the end of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot (derived from the practice in the Torah of counting the days from the barley offering at the Temple to the day of the wheat offering on Shavuot). The holiday celebrates a break in a plague that is said to have occurred during the days of Rabbi Akiva. The Talmud states that the great teacher of Jewish mysticism Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai died on Lag B’Omer, and in modern times the holiday has come to symbolize the resilience of the Jewish spirit.

Lag B’Omer is the one day during the 49 days of the Omer (which is considered to be a period of semi-mourning) in which celebrating is allowed. Many Jews like to plan weddings on this date for this reason. However, the most popular activity on the holiday is creating a bonfire (this is particularly popular in Israel). Other activities include having picnics and playing sports.

There are not many traditional Lag B’Omer foods, but in Israel, typical foods eaten on the holiday include kebabs (roasted skewered meat or vegetables), pitas, eggplant salad, potato salad, tehina, etc. Otherwise, any foods that would go well at a picnic or bonfire are great options for Lag B’Omer. Get out and enjoy!

VISITING THE SICK

Due to privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes cannot inform the synagogue when Jewish patients are admitted. This goes for all hospital staff, including Rabbi Nelson, who is a chaplain at Beaumont. The only way we know that you, a relative, or friend is in the hospital is if we are notified by loved ones. Please contact the synagogue office at 248.547.7970 or Sheryl at [email protected] when you know that one of our members is in a hospital or nursing home so our clergy can be in touch with them.

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When an important occasion arises, such as an Aliyah (Torah Honor), Birth, Bar

or Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Wedding, Recovery from Illness, Bereavement, etc.,why not make a contribution to our synagogue?

Sanctuary Fund

In honor of Dr. Alan Silbergleit’s 90th Birthday Eileen & Richard Polk

Ruth & David Marcus’ 50th Wedding Anniversary Greta & Marvin Zalman

Mandy Garver & Allen Wolf for all their contributions Lisa Yufit & Michael Cher

In memory of William Sheldon Milstein Gretchen & Neil Weiner

Dr. Eli Berger Gretchen & Neil Weiner Susan Moiseev Anaruth & Henri Bernard Anne & Eugene Greenstein Miriam & Dan Medow Marla & Andy Moiseev Ruth & David Marcus

Marking the Yahrzeit Shirley & Joe Kramer Dayle Kramer Sosia Komarova Bentsion Pirogovsky Asya & Samuel Komarova Charles Green Dorothy Saari Shirley Gendler-Goldstein Howard Kopel Anne Slossman Getrude E. Kopel Marilyn Katz Yefim Beecher Klara Beecher Louis Konikof Sol Brodsky Dina Brodsky Max Slotnick Marie Slotnick Hyman Gordon Rebecca Gordon Marilyn Schakne Paul Davidson Ida Davidson Arnold Davidson Gerald Rochkind Marcia Freedman Yizkor Abe Slotnick Marie Slotnick

Samuil & Hasia Petlakh Vladimir Petlakh & Erika Isserlis

Cantor Sam & Mona Greenbaum Concert Fund

Marking the Yahrzeit Lorraine Keys Bella Smith

Dr. Eli z’l & Joanna z’l Berger

Endowment Fund

In memory of Dr. Eli Berger Ellen & Richard Racusin Jason Zimmerman, Aaron & his friends at Schechter Marie Slotnick Barbara & Paul Goodman Shari & Neil Zemmol Fran & Tom Hildebrandt Naor, Sharon, Aaron & Daniel Wallach Eileen & Richard Polk Lisa Lane Gioia Shelly & Mark Rubenfire Elisa & Sheldon Freilich Marcie & Arnie Tanzman Shelia & Mike Levine Beth & David Rodgers

Leonard Milstein z’l Scholarship Fund

In memory of Alan Hurvitz Shelly Milstein & Dan Tukel

Morning Minyan Breakfast Fund

In honor of Barbara Goodman receiving 8 over 80 Tikkun Olam Award Arnie Weiner Joe Lewis -Thank you for your kindness Erika Milstein Finn

Paul & Barbara Goodman

Education Fund

In honor of Barbara Goodman receiving 8 over 80 award Barbara Keidan Shari & Neil Zemmol

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Marking the Yahrzeit Harry Zalman Greta & Marvin Zalman Sarah Marcus Ruth & David Marcus

Rabbi Emeritus Discretionary and

Outreach Fund

Marking the Yahrzeit Julius Cohen Suzanne & Alan Pearlstein

Rose z’l & Ed z’l Gordon Scholarship

Fund for Youth Assistance

Marking the Yahrzeit Gail Harris Suzanne & Alan Pearlstein

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1 16 IYAR

Rabbi’s Lunch & Learn 12:00 p.m.

OMER 31

2 17 IYAR Sisterhood Mah Jongg……..12:15 p.m.

Yachad Religious School 4:30 p.m.

OMER 32

3 18 IYAR

LAG B’OMER

OMER 33

4 19 IYAR

OMER 34

Candle Lighting….8:16 p.m.

5 20 IYAR EMOR

Children’s Birthday Blessings

OMER 35

Shabbat Ends 9:20 p.m.

6 21 IYAR

Yachad Religious School 9:00 a.m.

Circle of Friends 10:30 a.m.

OMER 36

7 22 IYAR Yachad TLC…..…7:00 p.m.

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OMER 37

8 23 IYAR

OMER 39

9 24 IYAR Sisterhood Mah Jongg……..12:15 p.m.

Last Day of Yachad Religious School 4:30 p.m.

PTP Game Night ...7:00 p.m.

OMER 39

10 25 IYAR .

OMER 40

11 26 IYAR

OMER 41

Candle Lighting….8:24 p.m.

12 27 IYAR B’HAR-B’HUKKOTAI

OMER 42

Shabbat Ends.…9:28 p.m.

13 28 IYAR

MOTHER’S DAY

YOM YERUSHALAIMYIM

Circle of Friends 10:30 a.m.

OMER 43

14 29 IYAR Sisterhood Board Meeting………...…6:30 p.m.

OMER 44

15 1 SIVAN

ROSH CHODESH

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OMER 45

16 2 SIVAN Sisterhood Mah Jongg……....12:15 p.m.

General Membership Meeting…………7:00 p.m.

OMER 46

17 3 SIVAN

OMER 47

18 4 SIVAN

SHARING SHABBAT

OMER 48

Candle Lighting….8:31 p.m.

19 5 SIVAN B’MIDBAR

EREV SHAVUOT

SEUDAH SHLISHIT 6:30 P.M.

TIKKUN LEYL SHAVUOT 8:00 P.M.

OMER 49

Candle Lighting and Shabbat Ends…..9:04 p.m.

20 6 SIVAN

SHAVUOT 1 Candle Lighting 9:36 p.m.

21 7 SIVAN

SHAVUOT 2 YIZKOR

OFFICE CLOSED Shavuot Ends……9:37 p.m.

22 8 SIVAN

23 9 SIVAN

Sisterhood Mah Jongg…………...12:15 p.m.

24 10 SIVAN

25 11 SIVAN

Candle Lighting….8:38 p.m.

26 12 SIVAN

NASO

ANNIVERSARY SHABBAT

Shabbat Ends….9:42 p.m.

27 13 SIVAN

28 14 SIVAN

MEMORIAL DAY

OFFICE CLOSED

Services 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

29 15 SIVAN

30 16 SIVAN

Sisterhood Mah Jongg…………...12:15 p.m.

31 17 SIVAN

Shabbat Services Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m.

Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m.

(except where noted)

Shabbat Mincha follows Kiddush

Religious School Temple Emanuel on

Sundays

Congregation Beth Shalom

on Wednesdays

May 2018 Iyar/Sivan 5778