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Transcript of CBI Bulletin November 2009
www.cbistpete.org
Volume 5770, Issue 3 November 2009 Heshvan/Kislev 5770
St. Petersburg, Florida
Inside this issue:
Shabbat Services 2
From Rabbi 3
From the Hazzan 3
Sisterhood/Men’s
Club
9
Schools 11
Youth 12
Adult Studies 13
Buns Family Library
News
15
Mitzvah Grams 21
Special points of
interest:
IMPORTANT 2009
CBI Membership
Survey P- 5
Luski Concert P–5
Pumpkin Bread
Orders P-5
Sisterhood
Membership Fling
P-12
Havdalah on the
Beach P-17
Family Festivities
P-18
Men’s Club Brunch
P-20
Family Shabbat
P–22
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Congregation B’nai Israel
727-381-4900 Contacts
Rabbi Jacob Luski, D.D. 727-381-4900 Ext. 207
Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein 727-381-4900 Ext. 205 [email protected]
Executive Director, Sara A. Latham 727-381-4900 Ext. 202 [email protected]
Pauline Rivkind Preschool Director Bonnie Halprin 727-381-4900 Ext. 211
Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah Education Director, Ilana Dayan
727-381-4900 Ext. 310 [email protected]
Youth Department, Youth Director Sandy Brasch 727-381-4900 Ext. 209
Office Manager, Pam Askin 727-381-4900 Ext. 203
Receptionist, Anita Helfand 727-381-4900 Ext. 201
Accounting, Barbara Jarvis 727-381-4900 Ext.204
PRTT Secretary, Patzi Gil 727-381-4900 Ext. 210 [email protected]
President, Karen Sher [email protected]
Sisterhood Presidents, Susie Berman, Gail Frye, Diana Litt.
Men’s Club President, Bill Marger
USY President, Yael Reich
Bulletin Committee:
Layout Editor, Masha Ronay Coordinators, Pam Askin, Anita Helfand
and Carol Marcin
B’nai Israel Review Publishes 11 times a year by
Congregation B’nai Israel 300 58th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727– 381-4900 FAX 727-344-1307
www.cbistpete.org
All rights reserved. No part of this document can be copied without the permission of
Congregation B’nai Israel
Shabbat Services & Candlelighting
ROSH HODESH KISLEV
November 17 & 18, 2009
Friday November 6, 2009 Candlelighting 5:26 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 pm Pinellas County Jewish Day School Shabbat Saturday, November 7, 2009 Sedra – Vayera Shabbat Services 9:00 am Veterans’ Shabbat Guest Speaker: Lawrence G. McConnell Chief, Chaplain Service, Bay Pines Healthcare System Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:10 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Tom and Shevy Silverberg in honor Maya’s Bat Mitzvah. Friday, November 13, 2009 Candlelighting 5:22 pm All Families Shabbaton Saturday, November 14, 2009 Sedra – Hayei Sarah Shabbat Services, 9:00 am Shabbaton, Camp Ramah Shabbat Our Ramah campers will share their summer experiences. Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:05 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Alice & Larry Ettinger in honor of their anniversary. Preschool Havdala Party 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 Candlelighting 5:19 p.m Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Anniversary Shabbat Saturday, November 21, 2009 Sedra – Toldot Shabbat Services 9:00 am No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:05 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Anita & Arlen Helfand in honor of their 51st Wedding Anniversary. Havdalah on Upham Beach 6:30 pm - see page 17. Friday, November 27, 2009 Candlelighting 5:17 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm
Saturday, November 28, 2009 Sedra – Vayetze Shabbat Services 9:00 am No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:05 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Stella Maganiaris.
Friday, December 4, 2009 Candlelighting 5:17 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, December 5, 2009 Shabbat Services 9:00 am Library Shabbat Two Book Reviews will be presented in honor of Jewish Book Month Nov. 12 - Dec. 12, 2009 Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Maariv & Havdala 5:20 pm No Seudah Shlishit Gift Galleria set up.
Our October Seudah Shlishit Sponsors: October 17th Jay and Karen Kauffman in honor of their grandchildren. October 24th Susie and Ira Berman in honor their children, Joel Berman & Jodi and Stephen Sonenshine. October 31st Dr. Barnett Stein.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, a Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon
or a L’Hayim following a Morning Minyan in honor or memory of a loved one or a
special occasion, please contact Synagogue office.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
The Mitzvah Men’s Club provides a Continental
Breakfast for all worshippers on Minyan Mornings in the alcove of the Social Hall.
Please join the Minyanaires for the morning Shaharit
service and relax and schmooze over breakfast
bagels, cream cheese, coffee cake and coffee/tea.
CHILD CARE To request Shabbat
morning childcare for preschoolers, please call the Synagogue
office by Wednesday prior to Shabbat.
DAILY SERVICES Please join our twice daily Minyan which meets weekday mornings at
7:45 am, Sunday mornings and On Thursday, November 26,
Thanksgiving at 9:00 am And weekday evenings at the
following times: November 1 – 5 5:30 pm November 8 – 12 5:25 pm November 15 – 19 5:20 pm
November 22 – 26 5:20 pm November 29 – December 3
5:20 pm
November 1st, 2009
PARTICIPATE IN ALIYOT The Ritual Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel encourages worshippers to
participate in services by performing aliyot. If you would like to receive an
aliyah, please call the synagogue office at 381-4900, or kindly speak to one of
the ushers when you enter the sanctuary, and every effort will be
made to accommodate your request. Those wishing to receive an aliyah on
Shabbat morning are asked to arrive at services not later than 9:30 am.
We look forward to your participation.
Shalom, Morry Bornstein, Ritual Chair
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From the Rabbi gratitude and expressing appreciation.
There is a well known legend that underscores this tendency in human beings. Two angels were each given a basket and sent to earth to gather up the prayers that were being offered that day. One was to collect only petitions. The other was to gather up the prayers of thanksgiving. When they returned, the angel bearing the requests was carrying a basket filled to overflowing. The other angel was depressed for his basket was all but empty.
There is no doubt that our gripes and grumblings are louder than our expressions of appreciation. We complain more often than we experience contentment. We are certainly more aware of what we lack and need, than our focus on what we have.
Thanksgiving Day is a call to remedy this emotional imbalance in our perception of the world and our own lives. The meal, the sharing, that gathering together of family and friends can and must make us stand back and realize how grateful we should be for the people in our lives, the successes of our lives and for the simple fact that we are here to enjoy life.
A Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Shalom,
Rabbi Jacob Luski
Thanksgiving Day resonates with Jewish values, even if the historical background is not from our own history. The obligation to cultivate a lively sense of appreciation for the manifold blessings a gracious God bestows on
us runs like a golden thread throughout the fabric of our Jewish tradition. According to religious mandate we are obligated to recite “one hundred blessings” every day as we experience God’s bounty. So basic was this sense of appreciation that the Rabbis of old declared: “In time to come, all the offerings will be abolished except the thanks-offering; all the prayers will be abolished except the prayers of thanksgiving.”
At first thought, it appears easy to cultivate the art of giving thanks. From our earliest days we are taught good manners, among them responding “thank you” to express our gratitude when someone was nice to us. What would be more natural than extending this lesson into our adult life, and occasionally pausing to be grateful for the blessings of our lives and for life itself. And yet as we move from day to day, we cannot fail to note the difficulty that most of us have in feeling
synagogue. There are accounts of musical instruments appearing in synagogues 300 years ago.
It is important to know that musical instruments are not prohibited on Shabbat or Yom Tov. So, then why did it take so long to reintroduce them and why does it evoke an emotional reaction in many observant and non observant Jews. To answer that I will quote some of the most brilliant Rabbis I know. “I have no idea”.
What I do know is that there is really no reason not to play a musical instrument on Shabbat. Now repairing one on Shabbat is a different story. If the instrument breaks…then you can’t repair it on Shabbat. That is why I always have a 2nd guitar on hand (as backup). If a string breaks on that one, we’re back to a cappella. So the next time that we have Musical Instrument Shabbat, please come check it out, it adds a special joy to the service.
I know, now it makes sense right?
B’Shalom and see you in Shul, Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein
So, even though it appears that way, I assure you I am neither intoxicated nor otherwise impaired when I write my columns. So, the rest of my October column is below.
This did not include the trope of the Torah and Haftarah chanting, nor did it include the Psalmody, plaintive way of chanting the Psalms. It was simply anything that resembled the jubilant music created for the Temple service.
This music ban lasted for almost 700 years (give or take a couple of hundred). The people kept asking for music during services, any service. They began to focus on the Wedding Service since it was so joyful. Finally, the Rabbis relented, but only with a give and take. They would allow singing back into the Wedding Service, but the remembrance of the destruction of the Temple had to be there also. Hence, we have the breaking of the glass at the end of the ceremony.
It took almost another 700-800 years (around 500 years ago) before instruments began to find their way into the
From the Cantor’s Keyboard
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First, lets all express our thanks to everyone involved in making the High Holidays & Sukkot very enjoyable. Todah Rabah to: Diane Litt, for organizing the ushers; to Dennis Vorob and the Security Committee for safe services; to Sally Swale
and Vivian Neumann for organizing ticket distribution; to our office volunteers – Sally Swale, Marian Lustigman Rooth, Kitty Jacobs, Sally Cohen, Murray & Myrna Rubin, & Carol Marcin; to Anita and Lorri Helfand for the beautiful Book of Remembrance; to the USY’ers, Mitzvah Men’s Club, led by Phil Redisch for room set up; to Sandy & Mike Slomka and the Kol Nidre Committee for such a successful Kol Nidre campaign; to Bill Dolgoff, Howard Rothstein and Jesse Rodman for the help with house preparation; to Bonnie Halprin, Sandy Brasch and Ilana Dayan for organizing child care, K’tonton, Junior Congregation, activities and snacks; to Morry Bornstein & Jack Goldfarb for organizing aliyot; to Men’s Club for constructing the Sukka and to Sisterhood for the major decorating; to Rabbi Luski and Hazzan Goldstein who made our services meaningful and enjoyable, and especially to our entire staff who each gave their all to make the holidays run very smooth – Pam Askin, Anita Helfand, Barbara Jarvis, Pei Tuinakaudvra, Wilma Reasoner and Chris Hale. I am very thankful we have such capable caring volunteers and staff. Mazal Tov to Alan Gross, Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, and Liz & Greg Sembler for being selected as our very deserving Hatanei Hatorah honorees.
From the Executive Director
PROFILE IN LEADERSHIP SERIES Introducing: Laurie Slomka Reiskind CBI Member since 1978-1983 and 1993-2009 Question 1: Please define yourself.
I am a wife to Marc, mother to Elissa and Jeremy, daughter to Sandy and Mike and sister of Ira and Howie. In my professional career, I was an occupational therapist specializing in the rehab of people with spinal cord injuries. As I have been fortunate enough to be able to choose not to work outside the home while raising my kids- they are my first priority and then giving back to my community through volunteer work is second. I am also a sports fanatic. Question 2: What’s your role at CBI? I am the Fundraising Vice President and this is my second term in that job. I have been on the Executive Committee 4 years and the Board for at least the previous 11 years. Question 3: What is your favorite book or movie or music on your ipod? Why? My favorite movie is either Brian's Song or the made for TV movie, Miracle on Ice, about the 1980 Olympic hockey team. I don’t own an iPod. Question 4: What is your favorite Jewish holiday? Why? Shabbat! I love blessing my kids and am amazed to think I used to have to chase Jeremy to place my hand on his head. Now I
From the President
As Thanksgiving approaches, please remember that many people are not as fortunate as most of us. The staff at Gulfcoast Jewish Family Services was very grateful for the truck load of food we collected on Kol Nidre for Operation Isaiah. Remember we are a drop off point for food all year long. Keep the food coming! I would like to extend my warmest wishes to each of our members and their families for a very Happy Thanksgiving!
L’shana Tova, Sara
Sara Latham, Executive Director
have to raise my arm high to put my hand on my kid’s heads. Also, after years of my kids asking, I finally learned how to make my own challah (thanks to Shelley Lynn and a CBI adult education program) and now bake challah. Question 5: What values do you try to emulate and pass on? Honesty, respect, tolerance and tzedekah are what immediately come to mind Question 6: Who has made the biggest impact on your Jewish life? Probably my parents for giving me the foundation that Judaism, tzedekah and community service are important. Then, my husband and kids for supporting me as I give back. Also my kids for being the catalyst for me doing more Jewish rituals as a mom than I did as a kid. It is hard to say no when your kids want to be more Jewish. Question 7: Which is your favorite Jewish ritual to practice? Blessing my kids on Shabbat and getting together with friends and families on holidays. Question 8: When do you most feel Jewish? I have felt pretty awesome the few times I have been one of 10 to make a minyan. Question 9: What is your most memorable moment at CBI? The dedication of the new building- watching my parents carry the Torahs into the new sanctuary and place them in the new ark for the first time. The Bat and Bar Mitzvah of my children; during Jeremy’s Bar Mitzvah, he read a lot of Torah and presented himself so well. Elissa received her Golden Kippah indicating an ongoing commitment to reading Torah and Judaism; my brother Howie read Torah and presented Elissa with her Golden Kippah as he was the first recipient. To me, that is a moment marking my family's long history with CBI and showing Jewish continuity. Question 10: What motivated you to say YES to CBI? I am passionate about giving back to the community. I learned the importance of that as a child. Question 11: What do you do to re-energize? Play maj and watch sports.
Karen Wolchuck Sher, President
2009 CBI Membership Survey
Please Participate!
Please access the online survey from the CBI website: www.cbistpete.org
or call Anita in the Synagogue office (727-381-4900) for a survey to be mailed to you.
Thank YOU!
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FRANK I. MENDELBLATT, M.D.
DAVID J. MENDELBLATT, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Hadassah Honors
Sophie Friedlander
& Jill Engelman
The St. Petersburg Chapter of Hadassah will honor Sophie Friedlander, of Blessed
Memory, and Jill Engelman for their dedication to Hadassah’s Check It Out
Breast Cancer Awareness Program at a Brunch on Sunday, November 15
th at the
Bayou Club. Check-in begins at 9:30 am. Cost is $25 per person, spouses and
friends are welcome. For additional information, contact
Stephanie Stein at [email protected].
Congregation B’nai Israel
of St. Petersburg
USY Pumpkin Loaf Sale
SATO, Social Action Tikkun Olam Project
Benefiting families served by
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services
Delicious homemade pareve pumpkin loaves
for sale and donation
$8.00 per loaf
Every year USY bakes delicious treats for the Thanksgiving holiday.
One USY tradition is to share with those less fortunate
and brightens someone’s holiday.
-----------------------------------------
Name________________________ Phone________________________
I’d like to order:
#______ loaves for myself #______loaves to donate to Gulf
Coast Jewish Family Services
$______Total enclosed @ $8.00 per loaf.
Make checks payable to
CBI Youth
Orders due by Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Please pick up your loaves at the Synagogue office Tuesday, November 24.
We are honored to be part of your Thanksgiving holiday and appreciate your
help in making someone else’s holiday special as well. Thank you for your support!
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Our CBI Gift & Craft Show is now known as the “GIFT GALLERIA” at Congregation B’nai Israel. Please plan on attending and volunteering on Sunday and Monday, December 6th & 7th. It is a fun event to be involved with. Upcoming events: November 10 – Sisterhood Membership Fling November 26 – Thanksgiving December 6th and 7th – Gift Galleria at CBI
Shalom, Susie Berman, Gail Frye and Diana Litt, Co-Presidents
We are all looking forward to our annual Membership Fling on November 10th. Please plan to attend. You will be joyfully entertained and will be fed a delicious dinner. We always love honoring our old members and welcoming our new members. The smell of turkey is in the air. Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost upon us. We would like to wish all sisterhood members a wonderful holiday. We all have a lot to be thankful for. Anyone that is interested in making a donation to the flower fund in honor or memory of someone, please contact Marilyn Goldberg. The Florida Region Wheels on Water adventure will set sail on Friday, January 8th, 2010 returning on Monday, January 11, 2010. Anyone interested in getting more info on this, please see one of the presidents listed below.
SISTERHOOD
The Mitzvah Men’s Club recently held a Men’s Night Out in the CBI Sukkah, attended by over 35 men. Thanks to Herb Brasch for chairing this very successful event. Please access our web page on the www.cbi.org website for upcoming events. One of our favorite events, is our famous Latke bar which we host during the CBI Hannuka
celebration on Tuesday, December 15th. . Last year we served over 600 Latkes and offered 28+ toppings. This year we hope to break both records ! It is not too late to support the Men’s Club by joining. Our
mission is to give support to our Synagogue family any way we can.
We also help in the greater Jewish community. More important
than your dues is your participation. Our members come from
varied professions, trades, and levels of religious observance. We
are a diverse group of men with one common goal: helping CBI.
Shalom,
Bill Marger President, Mitzvah Men’s Club
MITZVAH MEN’S CLUB
CBI Website www.cbistpete.org
OFFICE TELEPHONES
Please note we have
gone to automated
answering of the
synagogue telephone
lines on a daily basis.
Once you hear the
recording you may dial
directly to the following
extensions:
Anita Helfand, Office Team, x 201
Sara Latham, Executive Director, x 202
Pam Askin, Office Team, x 203
Barbara Jarvis, Office Team, Accounting, x 204
Hazzan Paul Goldstein, x 205
Rabbi Jacob Luski, x 207
Library, x 208
Sandy Brasch, Youth Director, x 209
Bonnie Halprin, Preschool Director, x 211
Ilana Dayan, Education Director, x 310
Kitchen, x 230
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THE PAULINE RIVKIND TALMUD TORAH
The children and parents of all Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah will participate in the CBI Families Shabbaton on November 13th and 14th. The theme this year will be about our great Jewish tradition of giving. As a people, we have always been the leaders in helping others and protecting the glorious gifts we have been given. Our traditions
of Tikkun Olam (repairing our world), Tzedakah (charity) and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness) have been a mighty beacon through the ages. Our students are excited about being able to share some of the lessons they have been learning--in prayer and song--with all of our CBI Families.
Shalom, Ilana Dayan, Education Director
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JUNIOR CONGREGATION
Some of the most important components of a good Jewish background need more than just study in a classroom. It is essential that our students have regular synagogue experience on Shabbat that interests and inspires them. Here at CBI we hold special Junior Congregation services for children in grades 3-7 on Shabbat mornings in the Chapel at 10:00 am. All children from the PRTT and Pinellas County Jewish Day School have the opportunity to worship together. They will put into practice the lessons they have learned during the week. Each student will have the opportunity to lead parts of the service, learn new melodies, and explore Shabbat teachings and stories. They will also gain the confidence they will need when it comes time to lead services for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Junior Congregation dates in November are: 7th and 14th.
CHANGE IN ACADEMIC SETTING
We welcome children who have changed their academic settings. Please contact the PRTT office for information and a registration form.
THE PAULINE RIVKIND PRESCHOOL
As always, our school year has had a start with many celebrations. With all of the holidays in September and October, we had many things to celebrate. We started with our annual Rosh Hashana Party. This year for Sukkot, we not only helped decorate our CBI Sukkah, but each class built their own Sukkah as well! It was a great experience! We spent time dancing around the sanctuary with special Torahs. The children are learning so much about their Jewish heritage. We have enhanced Shabbat with Shabbat Celebrations. Each Friday morning, the children gather in the atrium to sing Shabbat songs and listen to wonderful stories read by “Abba Cicco”. We talk about why Shabbat is special and what make it different than other days in the week. We talk about Tzedakah and different Mitzvot. We recite brachot for the candles, challah, and grape juice together. This month is when we make our big push for the Pauline Rivkind Preschool Dreidel Drawing. This is the Preschool’s number one fundraiser of the year and your support is so important to us. We already have some great prizes from M*A*C Cosmetics, Lowry Zoo, restaurants and spas, and more. You do not need to be present to win. The drawing takes place during the CBI Gift Galleria on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Complete the order form in this month’s bulletin and return it to the synagogue to get your tickets! We still have a few openings in our two year old class. Let your friends know that your synagogue has the best preschool in town!
Bonnie P. Halprin, Preschool Director Our high school students are thoroughly enjoying their Hebrew High Fall Semester 5770. On Wednesday, October 8th they joined together in the CBI sukka for sushi, ruach and study. The Hebrew High schedule for the balance of the year and the first class of the Spring Semester is as follows:
November 4 Classes, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 11 Classes, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 18 Classes, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 25 No Classes, Thanksgiving December 02Classes, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Last Session, Fall Semester
January 27 Spring Semester begins – Final Registration, 6:45 p.m.; Opening Classes, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL
CBI STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SHABBAT
SERVICES
Each Shabbat morning, children are invited to participate in Congregation Services by leading Ein Keloheinu and Aleinu at the conclusion of Musaf. Please make plans to have your child present at the assigned time. We look forward to hearing our children’s voices raised in song and prayer as they take their places along side all those who continue to make services meaningful, spiritual and successful here at CBI. This month the schedule for participation is as follows:
November 7 Grade 4
November 14 Grade 3
November 21 Grade 7
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YOUTH DEPARTMENT
October is my favorite month of the year. After all we celebrated Sukkot and Simchat Torah! The weather begins to change and its time to plant our fall gardens! Each year when I plant my garden I am reminded how our tradition is so rooted in nature. This brings me great comfort as we cycle through our Jewish calendar and embrace the traditions of each holiday. I watch my garden bear its flowers, fruit, and seeds then wither and die and return to nourish the soil. So is the cycle of our lives. This is Hashems’ master plan. Sharing holidays and other life cycle events with congregational family always makes them more meaningful. Our Youth Department joined their congregational family in the celebration of Sukkot with a family luncheon in the sukka and the high school students enjoyed sushi in the sukka. Kadimaniks brought the joy of Shabbat to the residents at Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence by joining them for dinner, presenting each resident with a homemade Shabbat card and leading them in song! Halutzim spent an afternoon bowling, but with a Jewish twist! USYers shared their summer experiences at USY Shabbat and joined other chapters from around Florida at Camp Shalom for Mercaz Sub Regional convention! The bonds of friendship are strengthening and our kids are having fun and learning together! This month Kadima will have a unique experience of sleeping at the Florida Aquarium as they take part in Sleep with the Fishes! They will enjoy fellowship while learning about Kadima and the exhibits at the aquarium. Todah Rabah to the Sokolov Family for sponsoring our November Dine and Dash! Plan to join us November 21 for Havdalah on the Beach at Upham Beach! What a great experience it will be to gather as a congregational family to make Havdalah on our beautiful beaches! Please support USY’s annual Pumpkin Bread fundraiser. You may order a loaf for yourself and one to be donated to Gulf Coast Jewish Family services. If you have not involved yourselves in the many wonderful activities at CBI now is the time. The Youth Department always welcomes your involvement! B’Shalom, Sandy Brasch, Youth Director November Calendar Wednesday, November 4: Kadima Council 6:00 pm Friday, November 6: PCJDS Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, November 7: Kadima, Sleep with the Fishes 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 11: USY Board meeting 6:00 pmFriday-Sat., November 13-14: All Families Shabbaton, Friday 5:30pm, Saturday 9:00 am. Saturday, November 14: Ramah Darom campers share their
experiences, 9:00 am Wednesday, November 18: USY Dine and Dash 6:00 pm Youth Commission 7:00 pm Saturday November 21: Congregation Havdala on the Beach,
Upham Beach 6:30 pm, followed by USY Bowling 7:30
Monday, November 23: USY Pumpkin Bread Baking 12:00 noon
CBI Website www.cbistpete.org
COMMUNITY INTERFAITH
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at
4:00 p.m. at Palm Lake Christian Church
5401 22nd
Avenue North, St. Petersburg
Interfaith participation by the St. Petersburg Ministerial Association. Canned goods and a free-will offering.
SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP FLING
NOVEMBER 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Social Hall
Congregation B’nai Israel
Dinner, Entertainment, and Fun To welcome new and returning members.
Cost: Members $5.00
Non-members and guests - $18.00*
Join the night of the event and pay Only $5.00 for your dinner.
Please RSVP by November 6, 2009
to Eileen Richman 393-6430 [email protected]
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ADULT STUDIES Now that the holidays are behind us and we’ve settled down to our normal routine, I hope you have taken a moment to look over the Adult Studies brochure you received on Yom Kippur. We have worked diligently to attempt to bring you classes and programs to fit all interests. I hope each and every one will take advantage of them. Once more, as before, if there is a subject you would like to teach or attend that is not listed, please contact me at 867-4913.
Shalom, Lou Bader
Jewish War Veterans Shabbat Join us as we pay tribute to our Jewish War Veterans. Our Guest Speaker will be Lawrence G. McConnell, Chief, Chaplain Service, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. Saturday, November 7th, at 9:00 am services.
The State of Israel Bonds presents: Ambassador Yehuda Avneer A veteran Israeli diplomat, who has been an invaluable advisor to five of Israel’s prime ministers, Ambassador Avneer will share his stories and insights about Israel. Wednesday evening, November 11th, 7:30 pm.
Talmud Made Easy Steve Wein continues his class covering the first tractate of the Talmud, Berahot. The class studies the Talmudic text along with selected commentaries. Hebrew, Aramaic is not necessary; classes are in English and Steve explains all. The class involves both textual analysis and lively discussion. Wednesdays, November 4th and 18th at 7:00 pm in the Library.
Torah For Seniors
Join Rabbi Luski on Tuesday mornings each month at 11 a.m. at Philip Benjamin Towers as he teaches and discusses Torah in an easy to follow fashion. 2009: November 10, December 15; 2010: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 & May 11.
Lunch With The Rabbi Deli lunch and Mishna Study with Rabbi Luski meets monthly on Wednesdays at noon in the CBI Atrium. Come and join our group as we enjoy lunch, schmooze and enjoy a meaningful time after learning “What, When, Why & Where” of our Jewish History in an informal atmosphere. Previous knowledge not necessary. Classes are held in English. Please RSVP your lunch orders to 381-4900 by 4PM by Tuesday before. 2009: November 11, December 16; 2010: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21 & May 12.
CBI — Hadassah Book Discussion Group CBI and the St. Petersburg Chapter of Hadassah co-host a monthly book readers Discussion Group on the following Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the CBI Library.
Date Title Author November 18: A City of Thieves David Benioff December 16: A Tale of Love and Darkness Amos Oz
Led by Jane Silverberg January 20: The Emperor’s Children Claire Messud
Additional dates are February 17, March 17, and April 21.
Library Shabbat To recognize Jewish Book Month, November 12-December 12, two book review presentations will be made at Shabbat morning services, Saturday, December 5th, at 9:00 am service.
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Direct (727) 397-7298
Cell (727) 278-3329
Fax (727) 391-3998 [email protected]
www.PREPTeam.net
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BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY
Jewish Book Month is held annually in November-December, and typically, Jewish communities hold book fairs, schedule lectures by visiting authors, and plan events designed to promote Jewish culture. It is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about new and interesting books and authors. Here at CBI, Library Shabbat has become an annual tradition. On December 5th, at Saturday morning services, Jane Markowitz and Sandi Rodman will present reviews of books they have selected for the occasion. Jane will present a review of Resurrecting Hebrew, by Ilan Stavans. Sandi will discuss Righteous MEN by Sam Bourne. Please join us!
Dr. Ruth Lebowitz, Co-Librarian
CBI-HADASSAH BOOK CLUB The CBI-Hadassah Book Club meets monthly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am In the Buns Family Library to discuss current literature of Jewish content. If you are interested in leading the discussion for a meeting, contact CBI Librarians, Dr. Ruth Lebowitz or Janet Augenbraun. On Wednesday, November 18th, we will discuss A City of Thieves by David Benioff. On December 16th, A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz and Jane Silverberg will lead the discussion. On January 20th, The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud. Mark your calendars for future dates: February 17, March 17 and April 21.
BOOK REVIEW ALL OTHER NIGHTS by author, Dara Horn
A new book by Dara Horn called All Other Nights focuses on Jewish spies during the American Civil War. The novel follows the path of young Jacob Rappaport, who because he wants to avoid an arranged marriage, joins the Union army and finds himself in another unspeakable situation. He is ordered to kill his uncle, a Loyal Confederate, who is planning to assassinate President Lincoln. He travels concealed in a barrel to his uncle’s New Orleans home and appears on the first night of Passover. The celebration of freedom from slavery is served ironically by the household slaves. Upon completion of his mission, he is sent to infiltrate Confederate female spies, one of which he falls in love and marries. The saga continues with the devastation on both sides and the introduction of Civil War politicians such as Judah Benjamin. The book brings knowledge of the place, period and people of the time. It is a truly readable historical novel.
Esta Blaxberg, Library Committee
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Congregation B’nai Israel
Of St. Petersburg
Announces
The First Annual
Family
Havdalah on the Beach
Children of all ages
Join your Congregational Family
Saturday, November 21
on beautiful Upham Beach for Havdalah
Special surprise for all kids!
6:30 p m
Bring a flashlight
6700 - Beach Plaza
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
JEWISH FEDERATION YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS Available
Every study conducted by the Council of Jewish Federations over the past 20 years has reached the same conclusion – that there is no substitute for sending one’s child on a Jewish/Israel Experience, whether to a summer program in Israel, or to a recognized Jewish summer camp or program sponsored by a nationally or internationally recognized Jewish/Israel youth organization. Covenant Fund Youth Awards In 1997, the Jewish Federation of Pinellas/Pasco Counties began offering these scholarships and created The Covenant Fund Youth Awards. In the last 12 years we have offered more than 300 scholarships. We are again welcoming applications for the 2010 Covenant Fund Youth Awards. As in the past, there are three different categories of awards: Grade School “sleep away camp” awards for youths in grades 4-8; High School Awards for those in grades nine – 12 and Covenant Fund College Awards (for accredited study only). Scholarships will be Need Based Only. The Jewish Federation will be accepting applications through Friday, January 22, 2010. Collectively, our teens have opted for a wide variety of Jewish/Israel Experience Programs including the USY Israel-Poland Pilgrimage, the Machon in Israel Program, the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), Camp Ramah, Camp Coleman, etc. The guidelines include the option of attending recognized Jewish Summer camps in North America or Jewish Experience programs such as March of the Living. For more information on the Covenant Fund or to
request an application, visit www.jewishpinellaspiness.org or call the Federation
at (727) 530-3223.
JEWISH FEDERATION
WEBSITE If you want to view the Federation
website, their address is www.jewishpinellas.org
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Congregation B’nai Israel
of
St Petersburg
Look for family friendly programming throughout the year
Havdalah
on the
Beach
Saturday,
November 21
6:30 pm
Upham
Beach
Family
Hanukka
Celebration
Tuesday,
December 15
5:00 pm
Family Chili
Cook Off
And Bonfire
Sunday
January 10
4:00 pm
Family Purim
Carnival
Sunday
February 28
12:00 pm
Pre Shavuot
Family
Program
and Dinner
Tuesday
May 19
6:00 pm
For all children,
infant through 12 grade!
Family
Lag B’Omer
Family Picnic
Sunday
May 2
12:30
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TREE OF LIFE
Looking for a special way to honor your family and friends who are celebrating a simha?
The TREE OF LIFE at CBI is just the answer. What a joy it is for someone to walk into our shul and see a Tribute of their special birthday, anniversary or wedding. Does your child/grandchild have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Graduation coming up? What a great way to honor them! Order forms are in the synagogue office and lobby. The minimum donation for leaves is $218.
A Leaf on the Tree of Life has been inscribed:
In Honor of Jack & Marilyn Goldberg, Hatan & Kallah
Bereshit Honorees, Simhat Torah Hatanei Hatorah, October 11, 2009, by daughter, Shelley Desmond.
Happy 60th Birthday Rabbi Jacob Luski, November 2, 2009, by Jerry & Joan Benstock.
In honor of Rabbi Jacob Luski's 60th Birthday, Nov. 2, 2009, by all the Reiskinds and Slomkas.
We share in the sorrow of the passing of:
Julio Russek Husband of Shoshana (Rosa) Russek
Father of Ilan Russek, Chava Allouch and Dan Russek Brother of Marielana Nudel
Ida Winaker Weinstein
Sister of Sylvia Ayes Aunt of Rosalind Ayes and Dr. Irwin Ayes
Norlyn Bardo
Sister of Diane Weiner
LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
MAZAL TOV TO: BIRTHS:
Oren & Stephanie Adelson on the birth of their daughter
Lily Grace Adelson.
Lillian Schertzer, Dr. David & Arline Dresdner and Andrew
& Shelly Dresdner on the birth and brit of their great-grandson, grandson and son, Micah Alexander Dresdner.
Barry & Janet Augenbraun and Will & Itzel Augenbraun on the birth of their grandson and son, Connor Andres Augenbraun.
Ellen Bernstein, Jay & Karen Kauffman and Sam and
Rebecca Kauffman on the birth of their great-grandson, grandson and son, Trippe Isaac Kauffman.
Joel & Ellen Goetz and Michael & Lisa Goetz on the birth of their grandson and son, Devin Robert Goetz.
WEDDINGS:
Dr. Joseph & Diana Rosin on the marriage of their son, Jason Rosin to Morgan Lopez.
Carl and Gail Rubinsky on the marriage of their son, Joshua Rubinsky to Emily Weissleder.
FEDERATION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
You are cordially invited to attend the
Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties
Campaign Kick-Off 2010 Event
Special Guest Speaker:
Comedian Freddie Roman
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6:30 pm
Heavy Hors D’oerves, cocktails,
entertainment and dessert reception Couvert: $36 per person
Please rsvp at
www.jewishpinellas.org or call 530-3223.
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Thank you Congregation B’nai Israel for making our job as chairs of the Kol Nidre campaign so rewarding.
Even in these times of economic uncertainty, the generosity and sense of “family” has shone through.
It is never easy to approach others to ask for support, but your response has been heartening, as we knew it would be.
We have almost achieved our goals for the campaign, and we feel confident that those few congregants who have not yet decided upon the amount of their commitment will come through and push us over the top.
We want to thank all of our committee members for their constant support.
A very special thank you to Laurie Reiskind, fund raising vice president, and Sara Latham, Executive Director, whose daily help, support and guidance were invaluable to the outcome of this campaign.
Thank you ants and thank you grasshoppers!
Sandy and Mike Slomka, Kol Nidre Campaign Chairs
THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
2009 BIENNIAL CONVENTION DECEMBER 6 – 10, 2009
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Cherry Hill,
New Jersey
Hear great speakers
Think – classes – workshops, etc.
Celebrate – Rakdan, Hazzanim of the Cantors Assembly
Be Heard – Interactive sessions
Registration information at: www.uscj.org
6 Shevy & Tom Silverberg 7 Cindy & Ed Silverberg 12 Marilyn & Jack Goldberg 13 Shana & Matthew Gaines 16 Alice & Dr. Larry Ettinger 18 Joan & Jerry Benstock 22 Anita & Arlen Helfand 23 Mussie & Jack Eidelman 23 Yardena & Dr. Loren Isakson 24 Claire & Ron Yogman 25 Joanne & Rabbi Jacob Luski 25 Linda & Jack Goldfarb 26 Bonnie & David Halprin 27 Terri & Jay Gross 27 Carol & Jon Marcin 27 Betty & Allen Polon 28 Jane & Don Silverberg 30 Beth & Larry Figard
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In Honor of: ________________________________
Check the names of everyone to you would like to send a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with your check, minimum $10 donation each, to: Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 *The minimum donation per acknowledgement is $10. Please print:
Your Name: ______________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City, _____________________________Zip: __________________
Telephone: ______________
Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and B’nai Mitzvah. Your good
wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time, supporting B’nai Israel’s commitment to help our
schools, youth groups and Synagogue through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.
1 Bunnie Katz 1 Adele Morris 1 Jeff Hilton 1 Carol Katz 2 Dr. Ruth Lebowitz 2 Rabbi Jacob Luski 3 Pam Wittner LeCompte 3 Morris LeCompte 4 Irma Mayer 4 Claire Weinstein 4 Joel Shane 4 Dr. Brian Kagan 4 Victoria Schwartz 5 Cindy Weisberg 6 Sylvia Ayes 6 Marilyn LeVine 6 Aldena Lew 6 Oren Adelson 7 Ben Bush 7 Jill Engelman 8 Karen Reich 10 Esther Rothman 10 Sheila Hutman 11 Dr. Leslie Weiss 12 Sara Gershuny 12 Selma Gaby 13 Elaine Rothstein 13 Randi Rabin 13 Joseph Kauffman 13 Elaine Rothstein 14 Ben Pertcheck
14 Barbara Levin 14 Sandy Harwood 15 Dorothy Werner 16 Phyllis Werner 17 Dr. Sidney Grau 17 Ellen Goetz 17 Bonnie Halprin 17 Sheri Frogel 18 Ilene Goldblatt 19 Jeannette Hirsch 19 Dr. Jeff Jacobson 20 Asher Gil 20 Joel Taller 21 Ernest Drucker 21 Anita Helfand 21 Ron Gilbert 21 Sandy Herskowitz 21 Robin Perlman 22 Bea Wallace 22 Ross Levy 23 Howard Rothstein 25 Robert Sutton 26 Patty Saham 26 Barry Kelmachter 26 Eric Ludin 27 Thelma Gilbert 27 Elaine Garon 28 Ana Masri 28 Frank Katz 28 Michael Benstock
Friday, November 20, 2009!
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I hope you are enjoying your new CBI Membership Directory. Please remember that this resource is for the use of our members only not for commercial purposes.
Please take the time to look through the advertisers. These businesses are supporting CBI, please consider supporting them!! Next time you need a business, check the directory index. When you patronize these places, let the business owners know you are from CBI. Todah Rabah goes to Michael Barth and his committee for producing the directory. I also need to thank Sara, Pam, Anita and Barbara for their parts in making the project happen. Todah Rabah to all of our Kol Nidre donors, committee members, office staff and Mike and Sandy Slomka, co- chairs for a successful campaign. When is the last time you: Brought your newspapers and magazines to CBI to recycle? Bought a SCRIP card? Brought an empty printer cartridge to CBI? Shopped at GFS with your coupons and GFS card? Shopped online starting with igive or good search? Conducted a websearch using GoodSearch? If you need to stop and think about your answers to any of these questions, it has been too long since you have financially supported CBI by doing things you regularly do without spending any additional money. If you want to learn more about any of these programs, please contact me.
Laurie Reiskind, 3rd VP, Fund Raising
QUOTE God could not be everywhere,
so He created mothers.
Moses Hess
Congregation B’nai Israel
of St. Petersburg
ALL CBI FAMILIES –K thru 8TH
GRADE!
Shabbaton
November 13 & 14, 2009
Acts of Loving Kindness Gemilut Hasadim
Includes: November 13th - Friday
6:00 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat followed by Traditional Family Shabbat Dinner
November 14th - Saturday
9:00 a.m. – Shabbat Morning Services 10:00 a.m. - Junior Congregation Services
followed by Lunch & Program 7:00 p.m. – Havdalah, Program & Dessert Extravaganza
If you have any questions, please call the Office: 381-4900 Ext: 310
Our family will be attending this program.
Family Name: ___________________________
Names for name tags: __________________________________________
____ Adults @ $25.00 per person: $_________
—— Children (5-12 yrs) @ $15.00 per person: $_________
____ Children under age 4 – no charge: $_________
Total: $_________
Please make check payable to CBI.
Office use:_____________
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Mr. & Mrs. Eric Ludin Mr. & Mrs. Cary Reich Dr. & Mrs. Stanley Rosenberg Dr. & Mrs. Harold Seder Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Silverberg Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sternberg Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Werner Dr Eric D. Weston & Ms. Barbara Baccari Mr. Harold Wolfson DONORS $250 - $499 Anonymous Mrs. & Mrs. Lorne Abrams Dr. & Mrs. Irwin Ayes Dr. & Mrs. Chester Babat Dr. & Mrs. Richard Blanchard Dr. Steven Bloom & Dr. Charlene Wygodski Mr. & Mrs. Morris Bornstein Ms. Linda Diamond Dr. & Mrs. Larry Ettinger Ms. Selma Gaby Mr. & Mrs. Stefan Haberer Ms. Sonya Horowitz Mr. Mark Howard Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Jacobson Mrs. Diane Sembler-Kamins & Mr. Shelly Kamins Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kanner Mr. & Mrs. Meni Kanner Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Kopelman Dr. & Mrs. David LeVine Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Marlin Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mayer Dr. & Mrs. Frank Mendelblatt Mr. & Dr. Michael Pastreich Ms. Robin Perlman & Mr. Michael Bender Dr. & Mrs. Harold Pollack Mr. & Mrs. Allen Polon Dr. & Mrs. Martin Rosenblum Mr. & Mrs. Howard Rothstein Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon Scheinert Mr. & Mrs. Joel Shane Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sheppard Mrs. Anita Sher Drs. Steven & Hazel Shwer Ms. Susan Turner Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wein Mr. Al Yanchuck CONTRIBUTORS $118 - $249 Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Applefield Ms. Naomi L. Berg Mrs. Shirley Bulkin Mrs. Joann Bush Ms. Judy Schaffer Carr Mr. & Mrs. Martin Dodell Dr. & Mrs. David Dresdner Mr. Louis Dubinsky Mr. & Mrs. Jack Eidelman Ms. Sandra Elkins Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Englander Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Epstein Mr. & Mrs. Larry Freid Ms. Sherri Frogel Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Garon Mr. & Mrs. Fredric Geffon Dr. Lawrence Goldberg
PILLARS $15,000 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Sembler FOUNDERS $10,000 - $14,999 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Benstock LEGACY $5,000 - $9,999 Dr. J. Leonard Azneer & Dr. Patricia Cottrille Mrs. Marilyn Benjamin Dr. & Mrs. Mark Benjamin Mr. & Mrs. Michael Benstock Dr. & Mrs. Edward Lurie Mr. & Mrs. Alan Schwartz Dr. & Mrs. Mandel Sher Dr. & Mrs. Michael Slomka Dr. & Mrs. Steven Warren Mrs. Jean Giles Wittner BUILDERS $2,500 - $4,999 Dr. Warren Abel & Dr. Naomi Abel Mr. Edward Bailey & Dr. Nancy Landfish Mr. & Mrs. Ira Berman Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Domber Dr. & Mrs. Mark Gordon Mrs. Shirley Blau Grossman Dr. & Mrs. Morris LeVine Mitzvah Men's Club Dr. & Mrs. Bernardo Stein SUSTAINERS $1,500 - $2,499 Anoymous Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benstock Mr. & Mrs. Jack Goldfarb Rabbi & Mrs. Jacob Luski Mr. & Mrs. Jon Marcin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olmstead Dr. & Mrs. Leslie Pearlstein Dr. & Mrs. Marc Reiskind Mr. & Mrs. Gary Scott Dr. & Mrs. Robert Weisberg Dr. & Mrs. Michael Worman GUARDIANS $1,018 - $1,499 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sutton Dr. Mitchell Weiss & Dr. Leslie Weiss Dr. & Mrs. Steven LeVine Mr. & Mrs. Neal Smalbach Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Rodman Ms. Judy Benjamin Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Gilbert Mr. & Mrs. Morris LeCompte Mr. & Mrs. Don Silverberg PATRONS $750 - $1,017 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Colen Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Luski Mr. & Mrs. David Robbins SPONSORS $500 - $749 Mr. & Mrs. Barry Augenbraun Mr. & Mrs. Herb Brasch Mr. Sam Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Gelfond Mr. & Mrs. Harold Goldberg Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Grau Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gross Mr. & Mrs. David Halprin Mr. & Mrs. Alan Koenig Mr. & Mrs. Walter P. Loebenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Gordon Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Green Mr. & Mrs. Alan Gross Dr. & Mrs. Steven Harwood Ms. Sandy Herskowitz & Ms. Pat Weber Miss Alma Hirsch Mrs. Jeannette Hirsch Ms. Valerie Hyman Dr. & Mrs. Loren Isakson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Samuel L. Janofsky Dr. & Mrs. Brian Kagan Mrs. Abe Katz Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Kobernick Mr. & Mrs. Keyvan Kohan-Shohet Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kossoff Dr. Seth Labinger Captain & Mrs. Allan J. Lonschein Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Marger Mr. & Mrs. William G. Marger Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Masri Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mensh Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Milov Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mizrahi Mrs. Adele Morris Dr. & Mrs. Frank B. Moss Mrs. Vivian Neumann Mr. & Mrs. Michael Noonberg Mr. & Mrs. Philip Redisch Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Rosin Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Seiden Dr. & Mrs. Mark Sokolov Mrs. Shirley Sommella Mr. & Mrs. Joel Taller Dr. & Mrs. Hugh vanGelder Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Michael Zimmer Dr. & Mrs. David Wein CHAI $18 - $117 Anonymous Anonymous Mr. Amnon Abayov Mrs. Sylvia Ayes Mr. Louis Bader Dr. Marvin A. Bayles Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Bennett Mrs. Ellen Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. Ben Blaxberg Dr. Ben-Ami Braun & Dr. Anita Braun-Luria Mrs. Pearl Brook Mr. & Mrs. Jack Buns Mr. & Mrs. Ben Bush Mr. & Mrs. Brian Carroll Ms. Rivy Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Sami Dayan Mrs. Dolores Diamond Mrs. Beverly Dikman Mr. William Dolgoff Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Drucker Mr. & Mrs. Richard Erman Dr. & Mrs. Fred Feld Mr. Murray Fink Ms. Charla Fogel Dr. & Mrs. Michael Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Louis Frey
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frye Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Gershuny Mr. Edward Ginsberg Mrs. Lucille Ginsburg Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glover Mr. & Mrs. Joel Goetz Mr. & Mrs. Jack Goldberg Mr. Alan Gordon Mr. Jim Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Steven Grau Dr. & Mrs. David Greenfield Ms. Ann Haendel Mr. & Mrs. Arlen Helfand Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Hochman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hurwitz Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Irwin Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Jacobs Dr. & Mrs. Harrison Jerrold Mrs. Helen Kahan Ms. Leslie Kirsner Mr. & Mrs. Maitland Knapp Mr. Byron Kolitz & Dr. Starr Silver Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kraff Mrs. Mirla Kremer Mrs. Regina Landes Dr. Ruth Lebowitz Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lerner Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Levin Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Lew Mrs. Yvette Lew Mrs. Renee Lipman Mrs. Dorothy Liss Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Litt Mrs. Marjorie Long Mrs. Arlene Ludin Mrs. Stella Maganiaris Ms. Ann Mark Mrs. Jane Markowitz Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Mauer Mrs. Beatrice Mehl Mr. & Mrs. Elan Melamed Dr. & Mrs. David Mendelblatt Mrs. Donna Milcich Mr. & Mrs. Ben Pertcheck Dr. & Mrs. Don Polsky Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Rabin Mrs. Bevalan Rafal Mrs. Annette Rosch Mr. & Mrs. Henry Rosen Mrs. Lillian Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Murray Rubin Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rubinsky Mrs. Rosa Russek Mr. & Mrs. George Sakovich Mrs. Bette Schroeder Mrs. Rae Schuster Mr. Herb Sirota Mrs. Edna Sonkin Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Steel Mrs. Selma Strauss Mrs. Sarah Swale Miriam Tambor Mrs. Martha Terry Mrs. Bea Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warsaw Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Weinstein Mr. Ari Weisberg Mr. & Mrs. Morton Wygodski Ms. Marcia Youngerman Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Zinkerman
5770 KOL NIDRE HONOR ROLL
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Adult Studies In honor of
Linda & Jack Goldfarb Speedy recovery to Richard Blanchard
& Family Jay & Karen Kauffman - birth of your grandson
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Leslie Kirsner Ben Gallant
Cantor's Fund In honor of
Dr. Starr Silver & Byron Kolitz Jay Kauffman leading Psukei D'zimra on
Rosh Hashana
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Library Music Fund In honor of
Bev & Mort Sherman Marriage of Sharon & Alan Koenig's
granddaughter
Mitzvah Fund In honor of
Betsy & Larry Englander Happy Birthday to Dr. Joseph Rosin
Happy Anniversary to Dr. Joseph
& Diana Rosin
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The birth of Jaxson James Lawrence - Rabbi Jacob
& Joanne Luski's grandson
Laurie & Dr. Marc Reiskind Pei becoming a US Citizen; birth of Sarahtia,
granddaughter of Sara & Phil Latham;
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Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Naomi Luski's engagement to Derek Wetmore
Marietta & Ernest Drucker Get well wishes
Marilyn Benjamin Speedy recovery to Edie Loebenberg &
Rosa Russek
Anita & Arlen Helfand Simhat Torah Honorees:
Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, Alan Gross &
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Ed & Vivian Lurie Birth of Sarahtia David, granddaughter of
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Anita Sher Calvin Weiskopf
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Laurie & Dr. Marc Reiskind Pei becoming a US Citizen; birth of Sarahtia,
granddaughter of Sara & Phil Latham;
Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson of
Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Naomi Luski's engagement to Derek Wetmore
Marietta & Ernest Drucker Get well wishes
Marilyn Benjamin Speedy recovery to Edie Loebenberg &
Rosa Russek
Anita & Arlen Helfand Simhat Torah Honorees:
Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, Alan Gross &
Liz & Greg Sembler
Anita Sher Happy Birthday to Beverly Dikman
Ed & Vivian Lurie Birth of Sarahtia David, granddaughter of
Sara &Phil Latham
Mitzvah Fund In memory of
Richard & Ruth Erman Ray Holland
Vivian & Dr. Ed Lurie Frances Grobman
Rachel & Maury Seldin Hilda Seawald
Dr. Robin Schaffer Abe Katz, Sophie Friedlander
Nancy & Alan Bomstein Frances Grobman
Millie & Lenny Gelfond Tessie Rosenberg, Molly Gelfond
Susie & Alan Schwartz Frances Grobman, Ethel Greenblatt
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Slobodkin Sovel & Sylvia Heshelow
The Dahl Family John Sommella
Dr. Nancy Landfish & Shana Raisel
Ed Bailey
Annette Kraut Samuel J. Kraut
Joann Bush Sandy Bush
Marilyn Benjamin Hilda Seawald
Elaine & Lyle Garon Louis Rochlin, Bert Garon
Barbara & Michael Noonberg Edith Noonberg
Murray Fink Jack Fink, Henry Fink
Edna Sonkin Dr. Nathan Sonkin
Joanne Greenberg Abraham Nahmias
Dr. Frank & Kathy Mendelblatt David Goffman
Linda Diamond Milton Strauss, Jeanette Diamond
Janet & Barry Augenbraun Loved ones
Vivian & Dr. Ed Lurie Frances Grobman
Sharon Colick Louis Colick
Lois & Dr. Peter Pardoll Frances Grobman
Dr. Steven & Gail Warren Doris I. Warren
Lenny & Millie Gelfond William Alan Gelfond
Anita Sher Calvin Weiskopf
Pauline Rivkind Fund In honor of
Murray & Myrna Rubin Simhat Torah Honorees:
Alan Gross, Marilyn & Jack Goldberg,
Liz & Greg Sembler
PRTT Fund In honor of
Dr. Stan & Nancy Rosenberg Speedy recovery - Michael Walker
PRTT Fund In memory of
Dr. Stan & Nancy Rosenberg Frances Grobman
Rabbi's Fund In honor of
Dr. Mike & Sandy Slomka In appreciation
Barbara & Jerry Levin Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Kitty & Marvin Jacobs Speedy recovery - Ed Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Masri Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
great grandson of Abe & Rose Luski &
Vivian Neumann
Shirley Sommella Simhat Torah Honorees:
Alan Gross, Marilyn & Jack Goldberg,
Liz & Greg Sembler; Engagement of
Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski's daughter,
Naomi to Derek Wetmore;
Lenny & Millie Gelfond's granddaughter's
engagement - Tova Morgan Gelfond to
Craig Rosenberg; Get well wishes to Sally Cohen
Hazzan, Cynthia & Jason Jason receiving the best Torah Reader Award
Goldstein at Camp Yofi
Yollette & Louis Frey Engagement of Naomi to Derek Wetmore
Fejga Braun In appreciation
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Feinman Engagement of Sara Beth Lurie
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lew Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Mrs. Jean Wittner Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Shirley Sommella Happy Anniversary to Michael & Gail Frye;
Ina & Dr. Robert Sheppard; Happy Birthday
to Dr. Jimmy Post
Kitty & Marvin Jacobs Gail Warren - thinking of you
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Mr. & Mrs. Fred Geffon Stanley Geffon
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Sternberg Dr. Louis Sternberg
Louis & Yollette Frey Abe Katz
Dr. & Mrs. Irwin Feinman Benjamin Feinman
Mona Feld Harry Judenfriend
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Anita Sher Dr. Lewis Sher
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Billie & Morry Bornstein Speedy recovery to Michael Walker
Jayne & Ron Weissman 40th Anniversary to Cindy & Bob Weisberg
Rosa & Julio Russek Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski
Mirla Kremer Aliya
USY Fund In Memory of
Phyllis Brash Librach Abe Katz
Billie & Morris Bornstein Abe Katz
Donna & Hank Milcich Abe Katz
Dee & Mel Dinsfriend Karen Dinsfriend
Drs. Leslie & Mitchell Weiss Abe Katz
Lil & Dr. Sid Grau Abe Katz
Joe & Ana Masri Abe Katz
Bunnie Katz Harry Jacobs
Vivian Neumann Hilda Seawald
Jayne & Ron Weissman Abe Katz
Rosa & Julio Russek Abe Katz
Martha Terry Abe Katz
Shelley Lynn Abe Katz
Dr. Morris & Marilyn LeVine Abe Katz
Anita Sher Abe Katz
Dorothy Goldblatt Abe Katz
Helen & Aaron Applefield Abe Katz
David Schips Lena Schips
Alan & Sharon Koenig Sarah Elizabeth Dotson
USY Pilgrimage In Honor of
Diana & Art Jay Sherri Weissman's engagement;
Naomi Luski's engagement
Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, grandson
of Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski, great grandson
of Vivian Neumann
Arlyne Popick & Family Speedy recovery to Michael Walker
USY Pilgrimage In Memory of
Karen & Cary Reich Hilda Seawald
Diana & Arthur Jay Abe Katz
Susie Berman Lillian Klemow
Arlyne Popick & Family Rose Hosid
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Lachter Viola Marx
Sam & Sandy Janofsky Harry Janofsky
Mr. Melvin Kornfield Loved ones
THE MINIMUM DONATION IS NOW $10 PER ACKNOWLEDGMENT SENT.
Todah Rabah to those who made 5770 High Holiday Services successful:
Mitzvah Men’s Club & USY for setting up for the High Holidays. Mitzvah Men’s Club Break-fast under the direction of Phil & Joan Redisch, Bill Marger, Jack Goldberg, Sam Janofsky & Allen Polon for their assistance. Rabbi Jacob Luski and Hazzan Paul Goldstein for the beautiful and most meaningful High Holiday Services. Pauline Rivkind Preschool, PRTT and CBI Sisterhood for decorating the Sukkah. Sisterhood for hosting the Selihot reception and to Gail Frye, Susie Berman, Sandy Elkins, Joan Redisch and Wilma Reasoner. Morry Bornstein and the Ritual Committee for their contributions to the Synagogue. High Holiday Aliyot: Jack Goldfarb and Morry Bornstein, Stella Maganairis, Allen Polon and Gary Levine. Bimah Coordinators: Gail Frye, Ellen Bernstein, Lou Bader Hazzan Paul Goldstein for his beautiful Selihot presentation and davening. Our Daveners: Jay Kauffman, Sam Cohen, Dr. Ronald Leight, Steve Wein, Dr. Steven LeVine, and Barry Augenbraun. Our Baalel Tekiah: Cary Reich and Jeff Litt. Our Shomrim: Liz Sembler, Reva Pearlstein, Jay Kauffman and Steve Wein. Our ushers and committee chaired by Diana Litt. Safety and Security Committee: Dennis Vorob, David Halprin and Committee. Anita Helfand, Sally Swale, and Vivian Neumann for handling High Holiday tickets. Masha Ronay and Pam Askin for the High Holiday Handbook. Anita Helfand and Lorri Helfand for the Book of Remembrance. Ilana Dayan for conducting Junior Congregation services, Pam Himmel for conducting K’tonton services, Sandy Brasch for coordinating children’s activities and parent volunteers, Bonnie Halprin for coordinating child care, and All our parent volunteers! Michael Benstock for presenting the Rosh Hashana Israel Bonds Appeal. Dr. Michael and Sandy Slomka for presenting the Kol Nidre Appeal and for chairing the Kol Nidre Campaign and to Naomi Berg for chairing the Phone-a-thon. Laurie Reiskind, our CBI Third Vice President of Fundraising for her assistance. Cindy Weisberg for Yom Kippur Yizkor Appeal. Judy Carr and the Social Action Committee for Operation Isaiah Food Collection Drive. Our Administrative Staff: Sara Latham, Executive Director, Pam Askin, Office Manager and Rabbi’s Assistant, Anita Helfand, indispensable assistant, Barbara Jarvis, accounting. Our Custodial Staff: Wilma Reasoner, Pei Tuinakauvadra, and Chris Hale. Our volunteers who worked tirelessly on mailings and preparations for the Holiday: Marian Lustigman-Rooth, Sally Swale, Vivian Neumann, Carol Marcin, Myrna and Murray Rubin, Bill Dolgoff, Howard Rothstein and Jesse Rodman.
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PLEASE TELL THE RABBI If you know of anyone who
is ill or hospitalized and would appreciate a call or
visit from Rabbi Luski, please call the synagogue office. You will do a good mitzvah especially since several hospitals in our area, due to security procedures and protection of patient’s privacy rights, will not release the
names of Jewish patients.
MINYANAIRES ARE NEEDED!
WHO: Ten men/women at our Daily Minyan
morning and evening WHERE: The Grossman
Family Chapel.
All congregants can fulfill a mitzvah by attending MINYAN!
An extra special challenge: Every month on day of your birthday,
plan on attending MINYAN!
Israeli Folk Dancing It’s Free! It’s Fun!
Every Sunday evening at Menorah Manor 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
in the Activities Room. New members are welcome.
For more information, please contact Janice LeVine at 392-3683.
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