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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: [email protected]

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

[email protected]. 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,

[email protected].

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 [email protected]. 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,

[email protected].

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This is YOUR newsletter—let’s share our lives.

EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor/coordinator, Marilyn Rosen 828-290-5333 or [email protected]; Vicky Lieber, Allen Rosen, Linda Sauter, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart, Natalie Zitnick.

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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

mailto:[email protected]



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 [email protected]


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

Name_______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

Donation____________________________________________________ I(we) would prefer not to have my(our) names listed in Chai Lites______

Please cut this form out and return to the synagogue with your donations.

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


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 [email protected].

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected] 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; [email protected] or 770-396-3080 in Atlanta; or contact

[email protected] 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



http://www.jelf.org/



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


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?

Walmart/Sam’s Club

& Whole Foods Gift Cards

Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon.com,

Pier 1 Imports, Target Gift Cards

Belk, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney,

Crate and Barrel, Kohl’s, William-Sonoma Gift Cards

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.

Carol Leaman [email protected]

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


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


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


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


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(828) 698-8898 Cell: (828) 290-7500 Fax: (828) 697-8201

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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,


828-693-9838 www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org

NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID

HENDERSONVILLE NC PERMIT NO 58

Rabbi Rachael Jackson 513 301 9605

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

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