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Agudas Chai Lites Agudas Israel Congregation
Synagogue and Community Center, established 1922
Rabbi Rachael Jackson Located at 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-693-9838
Website: www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org E-mail: agudasisraelnc@bellsouth.net
April 2016 - 22 Adar 2 - 30 Nissan 5776
RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson
April showers bring…Pesach!
Passover is a time for family, for friends, and
for community. We were all together at Sinai
and we are all together now. For hundreds, if
not thousands, of years, we have celebrated
and retold the story of our people every sea-
son. We are familiar with the cast of characters
who join us at our Seders year in and year out.
Moses and Pharaoh, Miriam and Elijah, the four
sons and chad gadya—all of them have a seat with
us at the table. But how much do we know of
them?
Our sages and commentators from many hundreds
of years ago wondered the same thing. They
wanted to understand the back story to our famous
heroes of the bible. They authored books trying to
do just this. There are several books which contain
this material, which is collectively called Midrash.
One story about Moses’ early childhood explains
why he has deficient speech:
Pharaoh’s daughter used to kiss and
hug Moses, loved him as if he were
her own son and would not allow
him out of the royal palace. Because
he was so handsome, everyone was
eager to see him, and whoever saw
him could not tear himself away
from him. Pharaoh also used to kiss
and hug him, and he used to take the
crown of the Pharaoh and place it
upon his own head…
The magicians of Egypt sat there
and said, “We are afraid of him who
is taking off your crown and placing
it upon his own head, lest he be the
one of whom we prophesy that he
will take away the kingdom from thee.”
Some of them counseled to slay him
and others to burn him, but Jethro was
present among them and he said to
them, “This boy has no sense. How-
ever, test him by placing before him a
gold vessel and a live coal; if he stretch
forth his hand for the gold, then he has
sense and you can slay him, but if he
makes for the live coal, then he has no
sense and there can be no sentence of
death upon him.” So they brought these
things before him, and Moses was
about to reach forth for the gold when
Gabriel [an angel] came and thrust his
hand aside so that it seized the coal, and
he thrust his hand with the live coal into
this his mouth, so that his tongue was
burnt, with the result that he became
slow of speech and of tongue. [Midrash
shemot Rabbah 1.26]
We may never know why Moses was slow of
speech. But this midrash does start to create a full-
ness to the hero for whom we already care.
At your Seder this month, I would like to encourage
you to think about the formative experiences you and
your loved ones have had which you now share at
your Passover table. Share and listen to see what you
might learn from someone at your table this year.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
With blessings for a beautiful and meaningful Pass-
over,
Rabbi Rachael Jackson
Agudas Chai Lites page 2 April 2016
BROTHERHOOD REPORT
(Continued on page 3)
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It’s amazing how our lives as Jews cycle around the
holidays. So now, as Purim has ended, we begin to
prepare for Passover. There is a lot to do around
Passover. We have to plan our seder, figure out
who’s bringing which of the oh so important ritual
foods and see who will bring the extra chairs. This is
a time that we think about our family, our circle of
friends, our community.
This is the time that we recall and celebrate our
freedom from slavery. We retell the story of the Exo-
dus and with the retelling understand that we have a
“responsibility to enjoy the freedom as well as the
responsibility to care for each other and improve the
lives of all people” (Rabbi David A. Spey, Temple
Bat Yam). As we sit around the table and recount the
Passover story, we are celebrating a ritual of commu-
nity. Rabbi Spey asks, what do we do to help and
support our community that is worthy of this celebra-
tion.
At Agudas Israel, despite our small size, I believe
our efforts are mighty. We can all point to the actions
taken by the congregation towards tikkum olam;
Mitzvah Day; food drives; and interfaith days of giv-
ing to name a few. But, I am always amazed at the
amount of individual effort put forth by our members
to help make life better here in Henderson County.
We have members who volunteer at IAM, Boys and
Girls Club, Mainstay, the Rescue Mission, the De-
partment of Health and Human Services, again, just
to name a few. And, let us not forget, the mountain of
hours that members spend within the synagogue to
provide resources that make our synagogue such a
special place.
So, I would tell Rabbi Spey that Agudas Israel,
both as an entity and each of its congregants, does
much to support our community that is worthy of
celebration. Is it enough? Of course there is much
that needs to be done. There are so many ways for
each of us to become involved in some aspect of
Temple and community life that is personally mean-
ingful, that may open new areas of interest and con-
tribute to a sense of belonging. I encourage you all to
become an active member of the community, in
whatever way works for you. Tell us what you’d like
to do and we will find a way to make it happen.
I hope this Passover, as we once again celebrate our
freedom, re-invigorates our desire to support our
community and our people.
Chag sameach
Dr. Linda Perkel, President
Brotherhood purchased and had installed the new
video security camera in the sanctuary which can be
used not only to monitor our services, but has the
capability of recording special events and to even
provide live streaming over the internet. The picture
quality is far superior to what was available via the
old camera. A great big thanks to Sid Williams and
David Monoson for their installation experience.
Based on the extremely high volume of latkas
(2,000), that would be required for MJF, coupled
with the dangers of using oil in the kitchen, which is
not only a hazard, but also difficult to clean up, it
was decided that Agudas would follow the lead of
Hardlox and purchase them this year.
Brotherhood will be very involved in MJF, as we
will be responsible for security, logistics, building
and campus set up, transportation, parking , buses,
set up of rooms, tables, security and handicap con-
cerns. We are also assisting Sisterhood with food
preparation and storage service. It is going to be an
amazing event, and Brotherhood will be wherever
they are needed.
Brotherhood will be donating $300.00 towards
Mitzvah Day, and as usual our members will volun-
teer and provide assistance wherever required.
Due to inclement weather, all outdoor activities
were suspended last month.
This coming June Brotherhood will be holding
elections for new Brotherhood positions, and have
solicited names for who would like to run for office.
Four positions are required, which include President,
Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Nomina-
tions have already been submitted, and voting will
be held in May, prior to our new fiscal year, which
starts in June.
Brotherhood is planning to run a picnic fundraiser
(BBB) this upcoming Memorial Day, May 30th,
which will be held by the lake at the Levinson’s
property. Please mark your calendar and stay tuned
for additional information which will be provided
via the Chai Lites, and in our monthly news reports.
We expect to get a fantastic turnout. If you have
never been there, don’t miss it this time! All attend-
ing will be asked to prepare or bring a dessert for the
group.
Last Tuesday (March 8th) our “Agudas-It-Gets
golfing group was able to finally get out and play a
round of golf at Red Fox. Conditions were good and
(Brotherhood continued from pg 2)
AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
Notes from Nat Seems like the year just started and now we have
March behind us. March was the month we had our
very well attended Shabbat Across America service and
Dinner. From the feedback I received everyone had a
delightful evening with a beautiful service conducted by
Rabbi Jackson, Penny White and her wonderful music,
and the delicious food provided by Pita Express. It was
an exceptionally joyous evening.
Upcoming on April 23rd will be the congregational
Seder. Teddi Segal is working very hard on this event
and would like to have volunteers help with the set up.
The set up date will be Thursday April 21st, 1:00PM If
you are available to help please contact Teddi Segal at
teddisegal@aol.com. To make your reservations for the
seder please see the attached flyer. We will need several
seder plates for this event. Please let me know if you
have a seder plate you would like to bring for the seder,
stanat@bellsouth.net.
Preparations for this year’s Mountain Jewish Festival
have begun. The Balabusta Bakers are in full baking
mode. Starting with delicious Hamentashen which we
are baking not only for the Festival, but of course, for
the Purim Service. When we finish Hamentashen we
continue our baking and cooking with goodies such as
Mandel Bread, Rugelach, Matzoh Balls, Chicken Soup
etc, etc.
Sisterhood was happy and proud to be able to donate
$300. for Mitzvah Day which will occur this year on
Sunday, July 10th.
The April sisterhood general meeting will take place
on Monday, April, 11th at Bold Rock Hard Cider, 72
School House Road, Mills River. We will meet at the
synagogue at 1:30PM. Anyone needing a ride please
Email me at stanat@bellsouth.net. There is a brief tour
and explanation of the cidery after which we can par-
take in a flight of ciders or a pint of cider at a cost of
$5.00. This tour will begin at 2:00PM. Please make
your reservation with Natalie Zitnick,
stanat@bellsouth.net.
The Chai Lites Newsletter… ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS, NEWS STORIES, AND ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMTTED DIRECTLY TO THE EDITOR BY THE 15th, E-MAILED, FAXED, MAILED, DELIVERED (TYPED IF POSSIBLE)
BY THAT DATE. Please do give us your stories, thoughts, ideas and especially your Mitzvahs and Mazel Tovs, as well as Misheberachs.
This is YOUR newsletter—let’s share our lives.
EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor/coordinator, Marilyn Rosen 828-290-5333 or domino2085@morrisbb.net; Vicky Lieber, Allen Rosen, Linda Sauter, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart, Natalie Zitnick.
FINAL PREP & MAILING: Susan Bohnen, Dr. Steve & Lois Goldberg, Toby Linder, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart and the Editorial Staff.
Agudas Chai Lites page 3 April 2016
MISHEBERACHS
Speedy Recovery
and Get Well Wishes to:
Bernie Apple, Lillian Swift Gaeser, Janet Provda,
Elissa Kaplan, Laurie Kaplan & Frank Skolnick.
everyone had a great time.
I trust everyone enjoyed Shabbat Across America
on March 4th, and I would like to personally thank
those Brotherhood volunteers who helped set up ta-
bles and chairs, and organize the social hall prior to
and following the event.
Michael Thorz, President, Agudas Israel Brotherhood
Please be sure you take notice of the six new bimah
chairs donated by Joan and Irv Kershner. They are
beautiful and add a lovely touch to our bimah.
Shalom, Natalie Zitnick,
Sisterhood President
SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday morning, May 21
st, 2016
Rabbi Rachael Jackson will tell us about her “Jewish Journey”
Services begin at 10:30 a.m.
DINNER FOR SIX
Dinner for Six will be starting back
for the months of May, June, and
July. For those of you who may not
be familiar with the program, we pair
three couples (singles are welcome)
who get together once a month for a meal. It can
be breakfast, brunch, lunch, or supper. It is gener-
ally done in participants homes, but could also be a
meal eaten out, a picnic or anything else. It is a
great venue for getting to know one another better
and to have some great food. New members of
Agudas Israel are particularly encouraged to par-
ticipate. Anyone who is interested, please contact
Michael Beckerman at 828-388-1030 or by email
at mbbeckerman@gmail.com
Agudas Chai Lites page 4 April 2016
Shalom, We are now into our 8th year of the
Agudas Angels. Thanks to so many of you, this project has been very
successful. It is wonderful that our congregational family is so generous.
Since your Angels contribution is in addition to your dues, we would like to recognize you in our Chai Lites during this
fiscal year 2015-2016.
_________________________________________ SPONSORS $180+
DEBBIE & BILL LAVINE _________________________________________ FRIENDS $360+ _________________________________________ PATRONS $500+
BARBARA & DR. MICHAEL BECKERMAN CAROLA & DR. STUART COHN
LENORE & SCOTT FOSTER BRENDA MOONEY & MARK KOMISAROW
_________________________________________ BENEFACTORS $750+
JAN FINANDER SCOTT _________________________________________ TRUSTEES $1000+
HELEN & IRWIN SALMANSON NATALIE ZITNICK
_________________________________________ HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+
JOAN & IRVING KERSHNER VICKY & EDWARD LIEBER
_______________________________________ PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+ _________________________________________ FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
May the coming year bring to you and yours, good health, peace, and abundant blessings. L’Shalom
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Agudas Angels AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
2016 – 2018 PROPOSED SLATE
OF OFFICERS & TRUSTEES
President: Bonnie Cooper
Vice Presidents: Kitchen – Barbara Monoson
Fundraising – Carol Leaman
Programs - Joan Kershner
Secretaries: Corresponding – Marilyn Rosen
Recording – C. Susan Kaplan
Membership – Sherry Harris
Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley
Trustees: Lenore Foster, Toby Linder, Iris Stewart,
Dr. Teri Nadler –Thorz
Nominating Committee: Chair – Sherry Harris
Members – Barbara Beckerman,
Lenore Foster, Vicky Lieber,
Marilyn Rosen
THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB The President’s club is proud to announce the
current and growing membership. Membership
requires that a five year commitment of at least
$500 per year, in excess of current dues be
made.
It is the objective of the members of the Presi-
dent’s Club to erase our deficit. We intend for it
to become nothing but a historical memory.
Natalie Zitnick
Deanna & Marshall Warshauer
Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek
Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz
Iris & Joe Stewart
Teddi Segal
Sharon & Jerry Salatino
Stuart Rubin
Sid Prakin
Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel
Sandy Morse
Susan (Ginger) & Dr. Sanford Marx
Vicky & Edward Lieber
Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz
Carol & Salem Leaman
C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan
Frieda & Michael Hodes
Sherry Harris
Barbara Gittleman
Lillian Swift Gaeser
Barbara & Dr. Jack Gabel
Bonnie & Alan Cooper
Sarah & Steven Bookspan
Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson & Steven Z. Levinson
Becky Banadyga
Carola & Dr. Stuart Cohn
Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman
Agudas Chai Lites page 5 April 2016
APRIL & MAY 2016 ANNIVERSARIES
AGUDAS ISRAEL ELECTION – 2016
The Nominating Committee has created the
following slate for the 2016 Annual Meeting:
FOR RE-ELECTION
Dr. Linda Perkel, President
Allen Rosen, V. President
Barbara Gittleman, Trustee
FOR ELECTION
Phyllis Bentley, Treasurer
Salem Leaman, Recording Secretary
David Monoson, Trustee
Debbie Lavine, Trustee
In addition, any member can have their name
placed on the ballot. The following NOMINA-
TION BY PETITION procedure is taken from Ar-
ticle XIII, section 3 of the Agudas Israel Bylaws:
“Nominations may also be made by a written peti-
tion, signed by at least 25 members of the congre-
gation in good standing, filed with the Chairperson
of the Nominating Committee, not less than 30
days prior to the Annual Meeting. Each petition
must state the office for which the person is nomi-
nated. A separate petition must be submitted for
each nominee for each office.”
For additional information on the Nomination by
Petition procedure, please contact Paul Vanek
(828) 697-0787 or paulvnk81@gmail.com.
2016 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Paul Vanek, Michael Beckerman, Sherry Harris,
Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz, Natalie Zitnick
Susan (Ginger) & Dr. Sanford Marx……..Apr. 6th…..64th anni. Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz………….Apr. 8th…..10th anni. Elissa & David Kaplan…………………...Apr. 12th....46th anni. Randye & Tim Unsell…………………….Apr. 14th….31st anni. Jane & Ezra Grossman…………………...Apr. 28th….32nd anni Deanna-Salpeter & Marshall Warshauer... May 8th…….8th anni. Debbie & Bill Lavine…………………….May 11th….36th anni. Leslie & Donald Moses…………………..May 14th….39th anni. Linda & Tom Sauter……………………...May 18th….20th anni Joyce & Joseph Lennert………………….May 20th…..11th anni. Claire & Noe Flores……...……...……….May 29th……1st anni.
APRIL & MAY 2016 BIRTHDAYS
Barton Bohnen……………..Apr. 2nd
Kathleen Simkin……...…….Apr. 5th
Joseph Lennert……………...Apr. 6th
Linda Perkel………………..Apr. 6th
Uzi Shemesh……………….Apr. 8th
Cynthia Ashley……………..Apr. 15th
Carol Leaman………….…...Apr. 16th
Dr. Jack Gabel……………...Apr. 19th
Leslie Moses………………..Apr. 21st
Deanna Salpeter-Warshauer...Apr. 23rd
Alan Cooper………………..Apr. 27th
Sarah Bookspan…………….May 7th
Janet Provda………...May 10th
Roy Freedman…...….May 11th
Adrian Jackson……...May 11th
Sandy Morse………..May 12th
Carole Sitzer………...May 17th
Linda Liebman……...May 19th
Bernard Schwartz…...May 23rd
Frank Skolnick……...May 23rd
Marilyn Black…..…..May 25th
Jayne Jennings……....May 25th
Rabbi Philip Bentley...May 29th
Avery Blatt………….May 29th
Update your Directory of Members
If you make note of any changes found in this
column throughout the year, your Directory
will always offer you new, correct information.
Please welcome, and add, our new member:
Sharon Packer
401 Ballantyne Common Circle- #103
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Home: (828) 692-9676
Cell: (561) 312-7636
sharonpacker@mac.com
Thank you,
Vicky Lieber,
“Directory of Members” Coordinator
Save the Date: JFS SpringFest 2016
"An Evening of Music and Magic"
May 26, 2016, 6-9 pm at The Country Club of Asheville Reservations are available by phone, email or on our website. Please call 828-253-2900, ext 10 or email
anne@jfswnc.org to make a reservation, donate an item or for any other questions. JFS is accepting donations of a variety of items for our auction, including wearables, crafts, Judaica,
and vacation "get-away" places! The deadline for JELF application for interest-free loans for academic year 2016-17 is April 30th! The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) provides interest-free loans for higher education to Jewish Students. For information or to start an application, visit the JELF website,
www.jelf.org; application@jelf.org or 770-396-3080 in Atlanta; or contact
info@jfswnc.org or 828-253-2900 in Asheville.
Kosher Passover Meal Delivery to elders and others is April 20th, 2016. If you are able to volunteer or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a Passover meal, flowers and a visit, please call Ariella Fleet,
(828) 253-2900, ext 12.
Thank you to Agudas Israel Congregation for their Sustainer Sponsorship and to everyone who made an individual donation to our Friends of JFS campaign. Donations are welcomed year-round!
JFS Caregiver Group is open to new participants in April. For more information or to sign up for the group, please contact Anne Wainer, (828) 253-2900, ext 10.
AGUDAS ISRAEL
BALABUSTA BAKERS & AWESOME MENSCHES
SCHEDULE FOR 8/14/16 MOUNTAIN JEWISH FESTIVAL
BAKING & COOKING
APRIL: Chicken Soup and Matzah Balls:
1st 3 weeks 4/4-4/7, 4/11-4/14, 4/18-4/21
4/25-4/28): optional for brisket MAY: Rugalach (all 4 weeks)
JUNE: Kugels (all 4 weeks)
JULY: Mandelbread (7/5-7/7, 7/11-7/14, 7/18-7/21, 7/25-7/27)
AUGUST: Awesome Mensches: creamed herring and chopped liver ( 8/8-8/12)
MONDAYS: 12:30-3:30 TUESDAYS: 12:30-3:30 WEDNESDAYS: 10:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30
THURSDAYS: 12:30-3:30
Agudas Chai Lites page 6 April 2016
Notes From The Lark’s Nest The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen is
the LARKS selection for our next meeting on
Wednesday, April 27th at 4.
Ms. Ragen is an internationally acclaimed best selling
author and we have returned to read another one of her
books. Set in Israel, this book is described as a “chilling
tale” encompassing secrets and lies, Kabbalists, and
mystical ancient texts. Come and join us as we attempt
to unravel the mystery. We always welcome newcom-
ers. Try a session with us. Our discussions are great.
Our selections for 2016 are:
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen
The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro
All I Love and Know by Judith Frank
The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Notorious RBG The life and Times of Ruth Bader
Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizh
For more information, call Toby Linder 692-0061.
SAVE THE DATE!
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN Wednesday, April 13, 2016 – 2 pm
All committee chairs and event planners are invited to the annual calendar meeting. Please come ready with dates to put on our2016-2017 calendar, which for Agudas Israel begins
July 1, 2016 and ends June 30, 2017.Thank you in advance - Debbie Lavine
Agudas Chai Lites page 7 April 2016
BUILDING EVACUATION PLAN
In the unlikely event of a fire alarm or any other reason
to evacuate the building, the procedure is as follows:
911 will be notified by security personnel.
Stop whatever you are doing and proceed to the
closest emergency exit.
Everyone will be directed to assemble in the
Founder’s Garden, which is adjacent to the
entrance to the property.
Security will determine if everyone who was in the
building is present at this assembly area.
The Security Committee, Rabbi and Board members
will assist in the safe and orderly evacuation. We will
unlock the front doors for the first responders and util-
ize our fire extinguishers if safe to do so.
Everyone is asked to remain in the Founder’s Garden
area and not to attempt to get to their cars to leave be-
cause doing so will block the emergency vehicles enter-
ing our property.
As soon as the emergency is under control, congre-
gants will be informed if it is safe to re-enter the build-
ing or to leave the property.
Periodic announcements will be made from the Bimah
reminding everyone of these procedures.
If there are any questions contact David Monoson at
891-2531 or the office at 693-9838.
Submitted by David Monoson,
Security Committee Chairperson
AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
GIFT CARD SCRIP FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
PASSOVER 2016: April 22nd 1st Seder
WILL YOU BE READY FOR IT?
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Pier 1 Imports, Target Gift Cards
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REBATES GO TOWARDS OUR BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION.
Purchase your gift cards
from our inventory of over 90 cards, or place an order and
receive your cards in 4 days.
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AUGUST 14, 2016
YAHRZEITS Agudas Chai Lites page 8 April 2016
The following names will be read at Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: * DENOTES HAVING A MEMORIAL PLAQUE. The Yahrzeit policy of our Temple is as follows: You have the choice of when to observe this anniversary. The date can be celebrated by the English calendar or the Hebrew. Please inform the office of which way you would prefer. A letter to remind you about your upcoming Yahrzeit is sent to you two weeks before the actual date. The name of your loved is read at the Friday evening service immediately prior to the date of the Yahrzeit. Please keep the Temple Office informed of any incorrect dates. or new dates you wish to include.
04/01/16 – 04/02/16 MEMBER OBSERVER Louis Abraham *……………...…Adele Groban
(father)
Shirley Diamond *
Robert Dorfman ………………...Audrey Shemesh
(father)
Rosalie Grossman ……………….Ezra Grossman
(mother)
Helen Mitnick …………………..Audrey Snyder
(mother)
Jacob Herbert Rosenberg * ……...Janet Provda
(father)
Irving J. Shapiro *
Morris Uhler *
Naomi Zeder …………………….Frieda Hodes
(mother)
04/08/16
Max Becker *
Frances Dorfman………………...Audrey Shemesh
(mother)
Ethel Kerner Fritz *
Philip Gaeser *
Syd Harris * ……………………..Rosalind Harris
(husband)
Sidney Kaplan *
Max Lemelman ………………...Mark Lemelman
(father)
Sara Levine *
Cecile Lewis …………………….Richard Lewis
(mother)
Irene Lovell *
David Rosbe *
Fannie Sherman *
Helen Emma Sigal……………….Eydie Merwitzer
(mother)
Evalyn Wiener * ………………...Ray Wiener
(mother)
Nettie Wirtzbaum ……………….Dr. Francine Varady
(grandmother)
04/15/16 - 04/16/16 MEMBER OBSERVER
Geraldine Birnbaum …………….Phyllis Fish
(sister-in-law)
Murray Citrin * ………………….Carole Sitzer
(father)
Marla Jean Edelman * …………..Phyllis Bentley
(sister)
Sarah Edith Fischer *
Herman Freedman …………..….Roy Freedman
(father)
Bonnie Sue Friedland *
Helene S. Gitlin *
David Gladstein ………………...Renee Gladstein
(husband)
Sarah Hinda Goodman *
Benjamin Grayman ……………..Burt Grayman
(son)
Suzanne Feist Greenstein *
Sylvia Rosenblith Gribot *
Rachel Karp *
Adolph Kellerman *
Hannah Kellerman *
Jack Krawcheck *
Joseph. P. Lennert ……………....Joseph Lennert
(father)
Rebecca A. Levy *
Norman Morse ………………….Sandy Morse
(brother)
Marion Davidson Pietrunti *
Irving Reisner …………………..Rachel Seldin
(father)
Harry Ryttenberg, Sr…………….Harry Ryttenberg
(father)
Eva Schulman *
Norton Segal * ………………….Teddi Segal
(husband)
Murray Shay …………………….Jerell London-Gonzalez
(father)
Samuel Shuster ………………….Ed Lieber
(1st father-in-law)
Ben Weitz *
Israel Willinger *
04/29/16 Rebecca Brenner *
Lillian Ruderman Fenster *
Ida Markowitz *
A. Daniel Michalove *
Jacob Oliner
Solomon Peletz ………………….Freda Berkowitz
(brother)
Annie Sutker Schas *
Joseph Zucker *
Tzedakah – Acts of Loving Kindness
Agudas Chai Lites page 9 April 2016
It is through the generosity of people like these that we prosper and grow. Thank You.
ADULT EDUCATION
IN MEMORY OF
Ilse Schwarz
By Joan & Irving Kershner
Ann Robinson
By Kenneth J. Robinson
BUILDING FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Steve Peshkin
By Joyce & Joseph Lennert
DESIGNATED DONATIONS
IN HONOR OF
New LED Lights
By Judie Cohen, RN; Rabbi Rachael & Danyul Jackson;
Vicky & Edward Lieber
GARDEN/LANDSCAPE FUND
IMO
Elaine Horwitz
By Phyllis & Rabbi Philip Bentley
GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF
Thank you for Lunch ‘n’Learn
By Evie Brush
Adele Groban & Larry Kosowsky Marriage
By Ann Dice
By Teddi Segal
By Susan & Sidney Williams
Thank you for 6 months of Canasta
By Jane Litsky
Thank you
By Eydie Merwitzer
Wednesday Mah Jong Group
By Ellen & David Sandler
Get Well Bill Merwitzer
By Teddi Segal
Ezratavot. org to benefit Elders in Israel
By Harold Whiteside & Linda Gussman
IN MEMORY OF
Nathan W. Garfinkle
By Susan & Jerry Garfinkle
Arnold Pedowitz
By Barbara Gittleman
Sophie Salatino
By Sharon & Jerry Salatino
Tiffany Nedwed, Yolanda’s Daughter
By Teddi Segal
George Katz, Loving Father
By Dr. Francine Varady
MITZVAH DAY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Good Luck Mitzvah Day
By Agudas Israel Sisterhood
MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF
Adele Groban & Larry Kosowsky Marriage
By Bonnie & Alan Cooper
IN MEMORY OF
Morris Bratin
By Phyllis & Rabbi Philip Bentley
Arline Lieber, Ed’s first wife; Anna Shuster ,
Ed’s first mother-in-law
By Vicky & Edward Lieber
Harry Perkel
By Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel
ONEG FUND
IN MEMORY OF
William Chubin, Joyce’s father
By Joyce & Joseph Lennert
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Anonymous
Adele Groban & Larry Kosowsky Marriage;
Rabbi Jackson’s Birthday
By Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman
Adele Groban & Larry Kosowsky Marriage
By Larry Kosowsky
Rabbi Jackson’s Birthday
By Natalie Zitnick
IN MEMORY OF
Edith Fleischer
By Les Fleischer
Rose & Nathan Gess
By Rosemary & Sam Gess
Syd Harris, Murray Rosen, Imen Cohen
By Roz Harris
Evalyn Wiener
By Marlene & Raymond Wiener
SISTERHOOD BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Giselle Kayne
By Monica Kayne
David Zitnick, father-in-law
By Natalie Zitnick
Louis Hantman, Carol’s father
By Carol & Salem Leaman
Agudas Chai Lites page 10 April 2016
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. 1. MEMORIAL PLAQUES: To honor someone of blessed memory. Please call Susan LaRue at the Temple office, 693-9838.
2. YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL PLAQUES: In memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are available. Please contact the Temple office – Susan LaRue, 693-9838.
3. GOLDEN BOOK: In honor of, or in memory of, an individual or in recognition of a Mitzvah, Golden Book cards can be purchased in the Judaica Shop. The minimum donation is $10.00. The cards are to be filled out by the donor and Becky Banadyga (828-692-7074) is to be notified if entry into the Golden Book is desired. All proceeds are to be used to purchase items such as carpeting, office equipment, furniture, and other items needed for our synagogue.
4. JNF TREES IN ISRAEL: Anyone interested in honoring or memorializing someone with a JNF Tree in Israel, contact Linda Reihs at 954-240-0287. Trees are $18 each. Make checks payable to Agudas Israel Sisterhood. Please include the following information: 1) 1)Name of deceased or honoree; 2) To whom the tree certificate should
be mailed; include name and address; 3) Message (In Loving Memory of…); 4) Sender’s name, address, phone number. You will be notified when tree order Is placed.
5. BOOK PLATES: Dedicated to a loved one with a special event, or honoring someone of blessed memory. This donation will help Sustain our Synagogue Book Fund. The cost is $36 per book plate.
Judie Cohen, RN Congregational Nurse
Office Hours: Thursdays, 2-4pm
Visit Judie to discuss any health care questions,
get your blood pressure checked, and just get to know her.
Sponsored by the BJH Foundation
R.O.M.E.O. April Tues. April 5 Grazies in Horse Shoe
Tues. April 12 Bay Breeze
Tues. April 19 Papas and Beer
Tues. April 26 China Dynasty in Horse Shoe
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Agudas Israel Congregation
Synagogue and Community Center 505 Glasgow Lane,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-693-9838 www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2016
President: Dr. Linda Perkel 685-1683 Vice President: Allen H. Rosen 595-1497
Secretary: Bonnie Cooper 435-0970 Treasurer: Steven Bookspan 693-8085 Past President: Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Trustees: Sam Gess 676-6720 Barbara Gittleman 329-2839 Larry Kosowsky 891-8179 Debbie Lavine 630-202-8731 David Monoson 8912531 Peter Perkel 685-1683
Brotherhood President: Michael Thorz 891-8528 Sisterhood President: Natalie Zitnick 692-9088 Membership Committee: Barbara Gittleman Librarians: Allen Rosen 290-5333 Esther Roberts 702-3272 Marilyn Rosen 290-5333 Webmaster: Bonnie Cooper 435-0979 Linda Reihs 954-240-0297 URJ Representatives: Iris Vanek 697-0787 Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Marshall Warshauer 698-8293
Congregational Nurse: Judie Cohen (h)670-8332 (c)337-2107 Office Manager: Susan LaRue 693-9838
SISTERHOOD 2014-2016
President: Natalie Zittnick 1st VP Hospitality: Barbara Gittleman, Teddi Segal 2nd VP Fundraising: Carol Leaman 3rd VP Program: Joan Kershner Recording Secretary: Barbara Monoson Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Rosen Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley Past President & Liaison to the Board: Barbara Gittleman Trustees: Susan Bohnen Barbara Beckerman Iris Stewart Parliamentarian: Marilyn Rosen
COMMITTEES: Membership: Sherry Harris Judaica: Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Bonnie Cooper Golden Book: Becky Banadyga Gift Card Program: Carol Leaman
BROTHERHOOD 2014-2016
President: Michael Thorz Vice President: Alan Cooper Secretary: Ezra Grossman Treasurer: Larry Kosowsky Membership Chair: Allen Stricker Past President: Dr. Sanford Marx