www.bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7279 July 2010 July 2010 Tammuz-Av 5770 Vol. 80, No. 11 Tisha B’Av Services to be held at Ohev Sholom Tisha B’ Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE respectively, and is the culmination of a three-week period that begins on the minor fast day of the 17 th of Tammuz, observed this year on Monday-Tuesday, June 28-29. It is a day of mourning and fasting on the Jewish calendar. Tisha B’ Av, the 9 th of Av, will be observed during the evening service on Monday, July 19, and at morning and afternoon services on Tuesday, July 20. This year Congregation Beth Shalom will join Temple B’nai Jehudah and Congregation Ohev Sholom in their sanctuary at 5311 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Monday evening, July 19, in this observance. Ma’ariv begins at 8:30 p.m., and will be immediately followed by the chanting of Megillat Eikhah, the Book of Lamentations. It is customary to dim the lights and read by candlelight or flashlight during the chanting of Eikhah. It is also customary to sit on the floor during Eikhah and to stand during the rest of the service, if one is able. On Tuesday, July 20, Tisha B’ Av Shacharit services will begin at 7 a.m., and include a Torah reading and Eikhah, at our Wornall campus. (On Tisha B’ Av, we do not wear tallit or tefillin in the morning.) Minchah services will begin at 6 p.m. at Wornall, when we will wear our tallit and tefillin, and read Torah and Haftarah. Now you can donate online. It’s fast, easy and secure, with our new online donation system. Simply go to our website, www.bethshalomkc.org, and find the “Donate Now” tab at the top of the page. You’ll also find it in Quick Links on the right side of the page. The contribution option allows you to review and choose from one of 125 funds, including the General Fund. You’ll be able to write a personalized message and select an image so that your contribution is sent as an e-card. You simply need the recipient’s email address. With the online notification option, the recipient will receive your wishes immediately and you receive confirmation and can view the e-card. You also can opt for U.S. mail notification, which requires specific information. (See the donation site.) Pay by Mastercard, VISA or American Express. Contribution minimum is $10. No fees are associated with this service. Contact Andi Wildman with questions at 913-647-7282 or [email protected]www.bethshalomkc.org – Expanded Features IN THIS ISSUE: Torah Marathon. . . . . .2 Steppin’ Out. . . . . . . . 3 T2K News . . . . . . . . . 3 Kiddush Korner . . . . . .6 Staff Contact List. . . . . 7 Abe Meth- Todah Rabbah. . . . 8 Sisterhood Book of Remembrance Cards.10 High Holy Days. . . . . 11 July 4th At CBS. . . . .12
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www.bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7279 July 2010
July 2010 Tammuz-Av 5770
Vol. 80, No. 11
Tisha B’Av Services to beheld at Ohev SholomTisha B’ Av commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE respectively, and is the culmination of a three-week period that begins on the minor fast day of the 17th of Tammuz, observed this year on Monday-Tuesday, June 28-29. It is a day of mourning and fasting on the Jewish calendar.
Tisha B’ Av, the 9th of Av, will be observed during the evening service on Monday, July 19, and at morning and afternoon services on Tuesday, July 20. This year Congregation Beth Shalom will join Temple B’nai Jehudah and Congregation Ohev Sholom in their sanctuary at 5311 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Monday evening, July 19, in this observance. Ma’ariv begins at 8:30 p.m., and will be immediately followed
by the chanting of Megillat Eikhah, the Book of Lamentations. It is customary to dim the lights and read by candlelight or flashlight during the chanting of Eikhah. It is also customary to sit on the floor during Eikhah and to stand during the rest of the service, if one is able.
On Tuesday, July 20, Tisha B’ Av Shacharit services will begin at 7 a.m., and include a Torah reading and Eikhah, at our Wornall campus. (On Tisha B’ Av, we do not wear tallit or tefillin in the morning.) Minchah services will begin at 6 p.m. at Wornall, when we will wear our tallit and tefillin, and read Torah and Haftarah.
Now you can donate online. It’s fast, easy and secure, with our new online donation system. Simply go to our website, www.bethshalomkc.org, and find the “Donate Now” tab at the top of the page. You’ll also find it in Quick Links on the right side of the page. The contribution option allows you to review and choose from one
of 125 funds, including the General Fund. You’ll be able to write a personalized message and select an image so that your contribution is sent as an e-card. You simply need the recipient’s email address. With the online notification option, the recipient will receive your wishes immediately and you receive confirmation and can view the e-card. You also can opt for U.S. mail notification, which requires specific information. (See the donation site.) Pay by Mastercard, VISA or American Express. Contribution minimum is $10. No fees are associated with this service. Contact Andi Wildman with questions at 913-647-7282 or [email protected]
Reminder... Windows of WornallJoin Rabbi Tobin for one or all three sessions, Thursdays, July 1, 15 and 22, 1 p.m., to explore the historyof the stained glass windows atour Wornall campus. Information,contact Jill at 913-647-7281 or [email protected].
Join the Jewish community at the Heartland Torah Marathon, as we read the Torah, from start to finish, in one session. Co-sponsored by the Rabbinical Association and the Jewish Federation, we’ll meet at the Jewish Community Center on Saturday evening, October 2 and read, non-stop, through the next afternoon.
The idea of our member, Peter Shapiro, the concept has been embraced by our clergy and a wide segment of the community. It was created to nurture new Torah readers, re-energize those who haven’t read in some time, and give everyone an opportunity to expand their level of study and experience.
The requirements are simple: If you’re Jewish and you want to read Torah, you’re eligible. So surf over to the Federation’s website: www.jewishkansascity.organd click on the link, Heartland Torah Marathon—Oct. 2 to register. Questions? Contact Alan Edelman at [email protected] or Jeff Blackman at [email protected].
Calling all Torah readers: Past, Present and Future...
David Katz, Jeremy Katz & Ashley Katz preparing to read Torah.
Windows of Wornall - Wornall Thursdays, July 1, 15 & 22, 1 p.m.
Parashah Class with Rabbi Stein - Wornall Saturday, July 3, 17 & Aug. 7, 9 a.m. Minyan Leadership Workshop Thursday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. - Lamar Day of Discovery Community Event - JCC Sunday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. Elul Institute - Schlozman Home Thursday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.
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Recently we have had special Shabbat morning services and Kiddush luncheons honoring our minyanaires and Torah readers. Gitta Azorsky and her family generously honored all those persons who work to make our daily and Shabbat minyanim happen. All those persons mentioned in the May Scroll and the May 22 Shabbat brochure have enabled congregants like Gitta to say Kaddish for recently departed loved ones, commemorate yahrtzeits, and fulfill the daily obligation to prayer.
As in the past, Bill Kaiser’s family has sponsored the beautiful yadim that are given as gifts to congregants who for the first time chanted Torah at least three times during the year. These silver pointers aid the Torah readers in keeping their place and prevent unnecessary touching of the parchment. Last month, we gave out 10 yadim to honor Torah readers.
We are blessed to have so many congregants who can lead services and chant Torah, and we are adding to our ranks all the time. B’nei Mitzvah often return to chant Torah at shul, with the encouragement of Hazzan Menes. Sandy Suffian and Josh Sosland coordinate the readers at our various minyanim. Several adults will learn to chant Torah over the coming year in our adult B’nei Mitzvah class, others learn or re-learn for their children’s B’nei Mitzvah,
while still others just learn lishmah, for its own sake. I would like to recommend a wonderful event that seeks to both nurture new Torah readers and re-energize those who have not read the Torah in a long time. The Heartland Torah Marathon will bring together members of the Kansas City Jewish community at the Jewish Community Campus to read the Torah from beginning to end, starting Saturday, October 2,after havdalah. The reading will continue until it is finished, sometime around mid-afternoon on October 3. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The original idea came from our own Peter Shapiro. Jeff Blackman is one of the lead coordinators and recruiters. This event is brought to you by the Rabbinical Association and CAJE: The Educational Arm of the Jewish Federation. If you’re interested in reading (a lot or a little!), please contact Alan Edelman at [email protected].
Steppin’ Out’s next program will be held on Sunday, August 15at the Lamar campus. The evening begins with a cookout dinner at 6 p.m. followed byentertainment by Tony Antonucci, talented local singer. Tony is an entertainer reminiscent of the days of the “Rat Pack,” performing the hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond and a host of other memorable artists.
Tony performs at various venues in the Kansas City Metro area and on some of the largest cruise ships in the industry. In 2002, he was the opening act for Joan Rivers at a Kansas City event.
Your check, made payable to Steppin’ Out, is your reservation. Please send $12 per person, along with your contact information to CBS, Attn: Steppin’ Out, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. Deadline for reservations is August 6. Information, contact Linda Lessner, 913-897-0122 or [email protected].
Polsky Religious SchoolPatti Kroll, Director of Education | [email protected] | 913-647-7290
Religious School Resumes Sunday, September 12
Madrikhim Training Wednesday, September 1, 6 p.m.
School Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 p.m.
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If you haven’t spent Friday night at Beth Shalom in a while, this is the year to come and experience lively and wonderful services and programs. The ritual committee, staff and clergy have exciting plans for most every 4th Friday of the month during the year ahead.
For example, imagine an exciting evening with something for everyone: our young families might come at 5:30 p.m. for a “LaMishpachah Nosh (Family Snack)” with singing and stories by our clergy. At 6 p.m. a spirited traditional Friday night service could be held in the Katz Chapel while an instrumental and joyous “T2K” styled service with Yachad would be held in the library. After services and Kiddush, the Gesher program might go into a wine and cheese reception for dozens of young adults while a congregational dinner and program is held in the Cumonow Social Hall. This plan brings major parts of our congregation together in services, while enjoying specific programming before or after services for their own interests or groups. We are excited by this vision developed by our “T2K” subcommittee under the leadership of Sheldon Wishna. It responds to surveys of our members and the enthusiasm of our clergy.
Of course, on every Friday night we have wonderful services, but keep your eye out for “4th Fridays.” Whatever you are looking for, you can be a part of it at Beth Shalom.
Tefillah 2000 Ten Years Later...New Plans for the Year Ahead
Steppin’ Out For Beth Shalom members 60 years of age and older
Tony Antonucci
As you plan your summer trip, it is easy to bring Judaism along. Take the time to teach your children to appreciate nature and to praise God and to bring Shabbat with you no matter where you are. I would like to suggest a few things to add to your packing list. How about putting together a Shabbat bag? Include candle-holders, candles, a Kiddush cup and a small bottle of juice. You can get bread or rolls for saying the Motzi. For havdalah, all you need are two Chanukah candles, juice, and spices.
Did you know that anyone can say a blessing or brakha? A blessing is a very simple way of inviting God into your midst and begins with the traditional brukha formula of Barukh Ata Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha’olam, “Praised are You, Adonai our God, King of the Universe,” and then continues with the subject of the blessing. In our siddur, Sim Shalom, there are several pages of blessings. If you cannot travel with a siddur which has all the blessings you need for Shabbat, havdalah, eating and for the wonders of nature, stop in the religious school office and we will be more than happy to give you a copy. Have a safe and happy summer!
Austin Ruben, madrikh, is guiding the first graders on their “trip to Israel.”
Stefanie Williams, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7292Youth & Informal Education Michael Bodker, KCUSY President
As I reflect on the past two years, many images of a challenging and busy term arise. Despite feeling like I was permanently “on call,” I admit that the rewards have been tremendous. It has been an honor to serve as President.
The reality of my position meant delegation beyond just the officers and board. I was touched by those who heard my pleas and stepped forward to help. I am especially proud of the accomplishments of the website committee, Casino Night and the new directory. They are excellent examples of initiatives that succeeded through a healthy partnership between staff and volunteers. We now have a volunteer advisor and a volunteer coordinator who are working to improve the vitality of our committees.
Leading our efforts have been the officers and board of directors. In the past two years, we have brought in two new rabbis, written a strategic plan, attempted a merger, eliminated the executive director and business manager positions, completed a process review, and engaged a consultant for a governance audit. Our group will be remembered by these events and also for increasing communication with the rest of the congregation. Although we still have critical financial decisions ahead, we made significant progress with our financial problems, primarily by identifying and controlling expenses. However, we were challenged with decreasing revenues and the mixed blessing of two buildings. The officers and board have tackled some serious policy issues through
thoughtful discussions. I thank each person who is finishing their term this year for your dedication: Ron Cooperman, Milisa Flekier, Clint Gillom, Jeff Katz, Janet Mark, Ernie Rosenthal, and David Sosland.
Among the jewels of our congregation, we have the daily minyan, Sisterhood, Kiddush Corps, USY, our schools, innovative programs, traditions, and a strong sense of community. None, however, are more important that the dedicated people who work here. I want to recognize the staff for the work they do, each and every week of the year. Pam, Andi, Norm, Bob, Jill, Linda, Stef, Jennifer, Meredith, Judy, Patti, Hazzan Menes, Rabbi Stein and Rabbi Tobin. It has been a pleasure working with each of you. I appreciate your patience with me, your support for me and your professionalism. You are a fine team.
As I pass my gavel to Kurt Kavanaugh, I wish him and the congregation much success.
Enjoy your summer.See you in the Fall!
Beth Shalom Youth Events:CMT was held in June. 38 KCUSYers attended the Royals game, swam at the Schlitterbahn water park, and seniors expressed their farewell feelings to KCUSY.
Above: Becca Adler, Mallory Bodker, Allison Ullman & Alex SherLeft: Roni Grant, Anna Carl, Noah Eisemann, Ilana Heisler & Elana GoldbergRight: Jessica Schneider, Rachel Kaseff, Jeremy Katz, Josh Azorsky, Kayla Kahn, Deborah Klein & Ashley Ruben
If you are looking for ideas with which toenrich the summer days with your child/children, there is a great list of exciting websites at: www.jackiesilberg.com.Once on the website, click on Links inthe upper right. A list of “Miss Jackie’s”favorite websites will appear. A few of the twelve websites included are:
Gryphon House Publishers - a wonderful early childhood publisher with fabulous books and hundreds of free activities to download. The purpose of the website is to provide teachers and parents with the best materials available to aid in the development and education of young children.
I Am Your Child - a source of information about childhood development as well as resources for parents and care-givers. Music With Mar. - Maryann “Mar.” Harmon is the founder of Music with Mar., and interactive music
and movement class for preschool-aged children and adults to participate in together. She is a music teacher with a master’s degree in education who uses
her background to write songs that help children (and parents) grow.
Zero to Three - is the nation’s leading resource on the first three years of life. This site provides tips, information and relevant links about child development.
Rose Family Early Childhood Education CenterJudy Jacks Berman, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7287
Above: Greyson Finkelstein, Emmie Gladstone, Tali Gortenberg & Daniel SpiegelLeft: Alexandra Freiden
My husband and I began discussing our religious path long before our wedding nearly eight years ago. Raised in a Catholic family, I have since been on a complex and evolving religious journey. Our diverse religious backgrounds combined with the realities of modern married life instigated considerable discussions and reflection. There were priests and rabbis, baptisms and baby namings, Easter and Pesach to ponder. I took time to consider who I was as a person and to reflect on how I wished to raise our daughter. We now balance our Jewish home and life with all of the added responsibilities that our diverse religious upbringings might suggest. We’ve met many wonderful people in the Jewish community who have helped to shape, guide and educate us. We have learned to celebrate the religious diversity with our families while maintaining a singular and united Jewish home life. The knowledge that I received from Tamara Lawson Schuster, who taught the Mother’s Circle Program, has been an ongoing and invaluable resource to my family. Judy Jacks Berman, the Director of RFEC, leads a talented group of educators and provides a solid foundation for my daughter’s Jewish identity. I appreciate the influences which have guided us on our journey thus far and for the opportunities which Beth Shalom continues to provide to us.
Keruv Corner - קרוב Corner: A Religious Journey by Mary Gladstone
Please remember that sponsoring a Kiddush Luncheon is a meaningful way to celebrate a simchah, honor someone, or memorialize a loved one. To sponsor a Kiddush Luncheon or for information contact Norman Levitan at 913-647-7283or [email protected]. Todah Rabbah to those sponsoring the following kiddushim:* June 26 ~ Nathan Rosen, Miriam Wallick and Daniel Rosen in memory Golda Rosen* July 3 ~ Sylvan and Merna Siegler in honor of their wedding anniversary
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Celebrating life CyCle events
Day Years
July Anniversaries July anniversaries will be honored during services on Shabbat morning, July 17.
1 Joel & Jean Bratt 26 Kevin & Debra Jones 3 Allan & Nancy Reichman 372 Seymour & Marsha Krinsky 12 Jeffrey & Wendy Sitzmann 213 Peter & Sarah Beren 16 Uriel & Marlene Seiden 554 Matthew & Karen Davis 11 Norman & Elaine Polsky 646 Ronald & Denise Coppaken 36 Nikolay & Svetlana Danilov 36 Morris & Helen Rogozenski 648 Michael & Rebecca Braverman 26 Stanley & Norine Rosenblum 319 Randal & Meg Adler 21 James & Fern Badzin 38 Henry & Clarice Epstein 43 Edward & Magda Haber 50 Steven & Susan Hammer 43 Jeffrey & Mindy Rosenberg 16
Day Years11 Rita Cortés & Mary McLean 2 Robert & Elissa Goodman 3412 Edward & Cheryl Alexander 2913 Arthur & Donna Malcy 714 Rebecca & David Parker 3 Larry & Roberta Rosen 3615 Bernard & Barbara Birnbaum 59 Stuart & Sharon Pase 3719 Ben & Debra Rubin 5120 Robert & Jacqueline Kaufman 5824 David & Lynne Bock 2726 Samuel & Maurine Agron 57 Morris & Linda Zwillenberg 4627 Michael & Barbara M. Katz 3528 Jeffrey & Melissa Goldenberg 14 Ken & Karen Liebenau 19 Robert & Jean Zeldin 4130 Ronald & Harryette Cooperman 32 Arthur & Kathryn Stoup 6231 Jonathan & Ellen Chilton 33
Mazal Tov to...
Welcome New Members
One in a Minyan
Max M. Kahn
Michael and Megan Kricsfeld
Les and Beth Schwartz
Correction: Please note the following was incorrectly listed in the June Scroll. We greatly appreciate Sue Vile who has been a pinch-hitter for our minyanim. Join us for daily minyan!
Kiddush Korner
Sponsor a Kiddush!
Dr. Ken Sonnenschein for being honored by Non-Profit Connect as one of the 10 Rising Stars of Philanthropy for 2010 for his work with Bike 4 the Brain, the Mitzvah Garden and other causes. Ken is the husband of Sheila and the father of Morgan, Avi, Pearl and Gabriella.
Carl Pelofsky who has been named the new principal of Lincoln College Prepataory Academy, Kansas City School District. Carl is the husband of Kyla Hartong, father of Ben and Justin and son of Brenda and Joel Pelofsky.
Beth Levine, an oboist, daughter of Sandy and Ida Levine for being selected to participate in the Kansas City Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Todah Rabbah from Abe Meth...Dear Friends of Beth Shalom,Lillie’s passing on March 24 changed my life. 71 years of happily married life came to an end and left an emptiness inside me which will take a long time to heal; she was my partner. We left Kansas City and Beth Shalom 32 years ago, however, I have received many cards of sympathy and consolation. These are an eloquent testimony of the rich legacy she left behind and the many friends she made. These notes have given me a great deal of consolation and comfort. Thank you for your thoughts. It eases my sorrow knowing that many people loved her and were equally saddened by her passing. Thank you, and may her memory be a blessing to all of us. -Abe Meth
The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friendsand reflect donations thru June 8, 2010. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll.
To make a donation, please contact the synagogue office at 913-647-7279 or click here.
t o d a h r a b b a h !Ann & Isadore Gale Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Rita Galifsky Roman & Svetlana Sorkin
Benjamin Ryweck Torah Fund
In Honor of:Birth of Gertie Epstein’s Great-GranddaughterRabbi Alan & Linda Cohen’s 40th Ann. Joan MarchJoan March’s BD Bob & Aletha Simon
In Honor of:Harold & Judy Esrig’s 50th Ann. Arthur & Marlene Meltzer David & Judy Jacobs Harris & Shevie Winitz Rod & Gerre MinkinJoan March’s BD David & Judy Jacobs
In Memory of:Abe RadetskyBarbara Sak Lewis & Carol BereyBarbara Kent Neil & Blanche SoslandBarney Altman Bernard & Joan ErdmanBen Overbeck Sonia KraftBlakely Kay Leo & Ida FeingoldDella Glass Paul & Janet LeedsDoris Posner Dolores Sosnow Earl & Shirley Unell Ethel Sickel Gary & Linda Perlman Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Paul & Susie Gershon Rene Goldman Sarah SmallDorothea O. Jagoda I.I. OzarDorothy Copaken Irwin & Rita Blitt
Edythe Berey Lewis & Carol BereyEvelyn Gershon Phillip & Rita GershonFannie Bercou Ferne SearlesFlorence Jacobson Barbara & Skip Rein Ed & Cheryl Alexander Gene DeLeve Grace Blando Herbert & Cheryl Waxman Joseph Spalitto Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Mark & Ruth Gordon Michael & Ruth Fedotin Paul & Susie Gershon Richard & Diana RoutmanGolda Rosen Nathan RosenGordon Berey Lewis & Carol BereyHarry Kopec Abe & Arlene KopecHelen Jacobs Sidney & Rose CarrHerman Glazer Melvin & Elaine GlazerIsabelle Kestenblatt Barbara & Skip Rein Howard & Rosalyn Jacobson Jerry & Barbara CosnerJack Glazer Paulette RammLeah Klopper Harold & Natalie KlopperLeo Kopec Abe & Arlene KopecLeonard Enslein Jerald EnsleinMary Finkelston Marvin & Janice FinkelstonMaurice J. Spector Shirley KarnerMax Clemensberg Marietta DunnMax Kopin Clarence WinerMike Capito Byron CapitoMoses Berger Arthur & Margaret BergerRebecca Kaufman Esther KaufmanRoe Zurovsky Stuart & Sharon PaseSadie Clemensberg Marietta DunnSara Luke Andrew & Zelda Reiz Leo & Ida FeingoldShana Caplan Lewis & Carol BereyStanley Kanter Michael GrossSteven Howard Salvay Geraldine SalvaySteven Mark Kelne Shirley Karner
William Himmelstein Marvin & Janice FinkelstonYudell Luke Leo & Ida Feingold
Beth Shalom Lechem Fund
In Honor of:Alyssa Zobel’s B/BM Ken & Sandi LernerHarold & Judy Esrig’s 50th Ann. Lee & Esther PearlmutterKurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President Evie LowenthalNorman & Barbara Bresel’s 50th Ann. Ken & Sandi Lerner
In Memory of:Betty Sender Evie LowenthalDoris Posner Ben & Deborah Rubin Evie Lowenthal Hope & Marshall Talbot Lee & Esther PearlmutterFlorence Jacobson Ben & Debra Rubin Lee & Esther PearlmutterGeorge KernRebecca Kaufman Leibert KaufmanMichael Kruger’s MotherRobert SaferNorman Dollinger Ken & Sandi LernerMollie Siegler Sylvan & Merna SieglerNorbert Sender Evie LowenthalRuth Davis Marian Shear
Beverly & Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund
In Honor of:Kurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President Harvey Bodker
Building FundIn Memory of:Helen Raskin Marlene Shulkin
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
In Honor of:Clay Cubbage’s B/BM Patrick & Jannie Cubbage
In Memory of:Barbara Kent George KentHyman Sky Shira Golden
Cemetery Maintenance Fund
In Memory of:Doris PosnerLois Shifrin Adele Price MushkinEva RothenbergMaxene Bogmol Maxene BogmolHarold BerkowitzMollie Indin Marian BerkowitzStanley Louis Chris Louis
Clara Small Floral Fund
In Memory of:Willard Small Jordan & Debbie Abel
Eugene & Shirley Novorr
Tots for Torah FundIn Memory of:Michael Novorr Eugene & Shirley Novorr
Florence & Meyer Kaplan
Sukkot Festival FundIn Memory of:Meyer Kaplan Florence Kaplan
Gale & Maxine Grossman Religious
School FundIn Honor of:Maxine Grossman’s Recovery Hannah Harris Jeff & Carol Katz
Development FundIn Honor of:Amy Cooperman’s College GraduationEvie Lowenthal Receiving Hadassah AwardKurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President Peter & Bev Newman
In Memory of:Reuben Levine Arthur & Linda LevineReva Balanoff Peter & Bev Newman
Judaica & Art FundIn Honor of:Judy Wasserman’s 70th BD Robert & Aletha Simon
In Memory of:Walter March Robert & Aletha Simon
Kiddush FundIn Honor of:Evelyn Lowenthal Harris & Shevie Winitz Sylvan & Merna SieglerGary & Linda Perlman’s 40th Ann. Marvin & Carol GoldsteinKurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President Marvin & Adelle GoldsteinMaxine Grossman’s Recovery Gertie Epstein
In Memory of:Doris Posner Gertie Epstein Marvin & Adelle Goldstein Rhea Salasche & Harold Kaseff
Florence JacobsonLois Shifrin Rhea Salasche & Harold KaseffJoseph Mermelstein Neal & Elaine SingerPhillip Geller Randy & Joan Covitz
KCUSY FundIn Memory of:Lois Shifrin Phil & Jackie Hermanson
Mallin Childhood Enrichment Fund
In Memory of:Adele KornreichAnna RosenbergSarah Weinstein Larry & Bev Mallin
Marcus Brand Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Doris Posner Milton & Marilyn OzarDorothea O. Jagoda Edith Bratt Milton & Marilyn Ozar
Marilyn Graubart Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Iosef Voiner Roman & Svetlana Sorkin
Meyer J Pachter Video Library Fund
In Memory of:Meyer Pachter Brenda & Richard Siegler
Neil F Miller Endowment Fund
In Honor of:Rabbi Morris Margolies’ Recovery Sue Miller
In Memory of:Minnie Epstein Sue Miller
Prayer Book FundIn Memory of:Anna GlaserJoseph C. Glaser Charles & Sharyn Bernstein
Rabbi Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi Chair
FundIn Memory of:Lois Shifrin Elliott & Katharine Hollub Gary & Debby Cortés Larry & Ellen Polsky Marvin & Carol Goldstein Norman & Alison Heisler
Patrick & Jannie Cubbage Richard & Charlotte Brockman Sandra Appel & Jerry Shuman Sarah Small Scott & Susan Krigel Shirley & Todd Stettner
Rabbi Tobin’s Discretionary Fund
In Honor of:Clay Cubbage’s B/BM Patrick & Jannie CubbageEmily Newman’s B/BM Jerry & Barbara CosnerHarold & Judy Esrig’s 50th Ann. David & Rosalyn BurnsteinJacob Flekier’s B/BM Jerry & Barbara CosnerMichael Abrams Appt. to Civil Rights Comm. Marvin SznelerMishnah Studies Sylvan & Merna SieglerRabbi Rob Tobin William & Marjorie Schlosberg
In Memory of:Barbara Kent George KentDoris Posner Marvin & Carol GoldsteinFlorence Jacobson David & Rosalyn Burnstein Jerry & Barbara CosnerHarold S. Gordon Michelle GordonHarriet Dubinsky Jerry & Barbara CosnerShirley Springer Dorothy Kaufman
Reuben Brenner Chapel
Maintenance FundIn Memory of:Doris PosnerRuth Brenner Bernard & Judy RosenbergDr. William Sosnow Dolores Sosnow
Rose Family Early Childhood
Education Center Fund
In Honor of:Judy Wasserman’s 70th BD Hanan & Natalie HammerSteve & Judy Berman’s Sons’ Successes Jeff & Cathy Alpert
In Memory of:Anne GoldbergFanny KesselIda Fleischman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanContinued on page 10
Utilities FundIn Honor of:Fred Bodker’s Tenure as President Judy Wasserman
Kurt Kavanaugh’s Installation as President Alan Edelman & Debbie Sosland-Edelman Jeff & Rhonda Fromm Judy Wasserman Michael & Staci Kahn Patrick & Jannie Cubbage Randy & Meg Adler Scott & Carla Oppenheimer
Norman Levitan Judy WassermanTootie Brown & Cathy, Lane, Paige, & Sari Lowenstein BD’s Robert & Jeanette Wayne
In Memory of:Harold Covitz Randy & Joan Covitz
Walter & Anita Loeb Scholarship Fund
In Honor of:Jacqueline Pener’s Nursing School Graduation Anita Loeb
In Memory of:Abe Boresow Anita Loeb Judy Friedlander
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Book of Remembrance CardsBeth Shalom Sisterhood invites you to renew your membership or become a new member. Benefits include Jewish learning through the Sarah Peltzman classes, development of leadership skills and participation in community activities.
Our volunteers staff the Beth Shalom Gift Shop and produce an excellent yearly congregational calendar. Sisterhood supports synagogue programs such as the Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center, the Polsky Religious School, USY’s
Kinnus convention, and many community events, and we host several yearly luncheon or dinner meetings, including the Torah Fund luncheon, a 61-year old Passover tradition. Additionally, we help to sponsor and participate in the Sisterhood Shabbat/Kaplan Scholar-In-Residence Weekend.
Annual dues are $30. A membership brunch on Tuesday, October 19 will thank ongoing members and welcome new members. For dues paid by September 19, an “early bird” brunch price will be available. For more information, contact Linda Lessner, Membership Vice-President, 913-897-0122, or Marcy Rydell, President, 913-338-3399.
Sisterhood Wants YOU – As A Member!
Sisterhood is launching a new project to help Safe Home “tell” and “show” how its organization’s goal is to help break the cycle of domestic abuse in Johnson County. To become BETTER informed about this important topic and to “see” how Safe Home tries to accomplish its goal, Sisterhood members can sign up to attend a one-time (1 hour and 15 minute) lunch, talk and tour of their facilities on the 3rd Friday of every month. Space is limited, (12 to 15 people) and offered only 12 times a year. For more information and/or to sign up to attend, contact Carol Yarmo, Vice-President of Community Services at 913-642-1199 or [email protected].
Help Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
Pictured at Safehome: Pam Mann, Shirley Unell, Janee' Hanzlick & Carol Yarmo
Adelle Goldstein, Renee Fuchs & Barbara Cosner
The Sisterhood Gift Shop has beautifully designed Book of Remembrance tribute cards for anyone who wishes to send holiday greetings, recognize important life events, offer
congratulations or support to relatives and friends, or in honor of someone’s memory. Our newly designed card features a picture of The Creation by Israeli artist Kopel Gurwin that was stitched in needlepoint by our Sisterhood ladies. The original hangs in our sanctuary. These cards are always available in the Gift Shop for a six dollar donation each or six cards for thirty dollars. For more information or to request cards, contact the Gift Shop at 913-647-7298. Cards can also be sent by notifying Maxine Grossman, Sisterhood Book of Remembrance Chair, at 913-338-2912.
Funds raised through Book of Remembrance cards support Sisterhood projects benefiting the synagogue and its religious school.
Congregational-Wide EventsSee each department for their activities
Birthday Shabbat
AnniversaryShabbat
ShabbatShalom
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Tisha B’Av (see article page 1) Tuesday, July 19 Wednesday, July 20 -Wornall 6 p.m. Minchah -Wornall 7 a.m. Shacharit - Eikhah 8:30 p.m. Ma’ariv & Eikhah 6 p.m. Minchah at Ohev Sholom
High Holy Days 5771
Selichot Saturday, September 4Erev Rosh HaShanah Wednesday, Sept. 8Kol Nidrei/Yom Kippur Friday, September 17Erev Sukkot Wednesday, September 22Erev Shemini Atzeret Wednesday, September 29Erev Simchat Torah Thursday, September 30
The High Holy Days, 5771/2011 are fast approaching. Harryette Cooperman and Joy Koesten, along with their committee, will soon be making calls to offer you a High Holy Day honor.
If you would like an aliyah during a service on the holidays and do not want to wait for a call, please contact Jill, 913-647-7281 or [email protected]
The Congregation Beth Shalom Scroll (USPS531-420) is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223. Annual Subscription $24.00. Periodical Postage Paid in Shawnee Mission, KS. DATED MATERIAL POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM SCROLL, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. Scroll Deadline: The 1st of the previous month. Submit articles to the Administrative office before the deadline.
Robert L. Tobin, RabbiAdam Stein, Assistant Rabbi Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D., Rabbi EmeritusAlan L. Cohen, Rabbi EmeritusRobert Menes, HazzanKurt Kavanaugh, D.D.S., PresidentBev Newman, Scroll EditorAndi Katz Wildman, Scroll Design & Production
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Tuesday,Thursday, ClosedSaturday, ClosedFriday & Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.National Holidays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Exceptions: Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day
& Christmas Day
Jewish Holidays, Closed
Congregation Beth Shalom, an egalitarian Conservative synagogue, is a welcoming community of individuals from diverse backgrounds, strengthening connections with God, Torah and the Jewish people
through communal commitment to prayer,study and acts of loving kindness.
Looking Ahead:Sunday, July 4th, 5 p.m. -LamarJoin us for a Star Spangled Celebration Reservations due by Friday, June 28.
Day of Discovery, Sun., August 22, 9:15 a.m. Kick off the year of Jewish learning at the JCC
Fred Bodker, Kurt Kavanaugh,
Alicia Klein & Richard Simon
Tyler, Stephanie & Matthew Kavanaugh
Kim Matsil, Adam Matsil, Milisa Flekier, Mirra Klausner, Steve Flekier, Staci Kahn & Mike Kahn
Fred Bodker, &
Rabbi Tobin
Installation of Officers 2010
Kurt Kavanaugh, President“Beth Shalom Worth It!”
Yizkor Book Listings due July 20.Submit your Yizkor Book Listing form to Jill. You may submit your form and payment online. Go to www.bethshalomkc.org, then click on the Yizkor Book link which is in the Quick Links box. Forms are also available at both Wornall and Lamar campuses. For information, contact Jill, 913-647-7281.