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T HIS M ONTH @ C HIZUK A MUNO 1 NOVEMBER 2014 | HESHVAN-KISLEV 5775 Ahavat Yisrael – The Love of Israel A lmost 1,000 years ago, the Spanish Hebrew poet Judah Ha Levi famously wrote “Libi ba-mizrah, v’anokhi b’sof ma’arav” — “My heart is in the East (the Land of Israel), but I, my body, is in the furthest reaches of the West.” Our thoughts and prayers, our hopes and our dreams, our tears and our fears, our outrage and indignation – our whole selves are with Israel. Our bodies may be in Baltimore but for many, much of the rest of us is in the East with our beloved Israel. It is a great source of pride to the congregation that so many Chizuk Amuno members and students spend time in Israel. Particularly during the difficult times, we showed our support and love for our homeland by visiting and letting ourselves get caught up in both the dream of Israel and its daily reality. Many members of our Chizuk Amuno community took trips to Israel this past spring and summer. They were invited to join us for Shabbat lunch on Labor Day weekend to share their adventures, to discuss how to integrate their experiences once home, and to talk about how to be ambassadors for Israel. Several dozen adults and children shared touching and inspiring stories of family trips of a lifetime, interfaith study Rabbi Debi Wechsler Shabbat Getaway – It’s Ba-ack! Saturday, November 15 And it’s jam-packed full of social, recreational, gastronomical, and religious opportunities for every age. Come for a few activities or stay the whole day! Here are a few highlights: Family Feud: Shabbat-Style, a trivia tournament for parents and kids alike; Qigong (Ancient Chinese Pratice), an encore session from last year’s Luv2Learn festival; and our ever-popular Community Havdalah to end Shabbat, bring a close to our day’s activities, and greet the new week. Be sure to return the RSVP form from your mailer or register online at http://bit.ly/ShabbatGetaway. Ethical Wills: A Legacy of Words Friday-Sunday, November 14-16 We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Elana Zaiman as our Glassgold Kallah scholar-in- residence. She will lead us through an exploration of Ethical Wills. Rabbi Zaiman travels throughout the United States and Canada serving as a speaker and workshop facilitator on ethical wills and as a consultant to families, couples, and individuals writing ethical wills. continued on page 4 Check Us Out on Wednesday, November 5 There’s Something for Everyone! FDR and the Jews Richard Breitman, co-author Annual Book Fair For complete details of these November 5 events, please turn to page 5. LIVE FROM CHIZUK AMUNO IT’S FAMILY NIGHT! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 The Ethics of Peace Fineman Ethics Lecture Wednesday, December 3 • 7:30 p.m. Featuring: Dr. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland, College Park.Professor Telhami will address political and ethical dimensions of the Middle East conflicts as we seek both understanding and insight, aware of difficult realities and holding out hopes for eventual peace. Dr. Shibley Telhami is a Senior Fellow at the Saban Center at the Brookings Institution and an advisor to the United States Department of State. His best- selling book, The Stakes: America and the Middle East was selected by Foreign Affairs as one of the top five books on the Middle East. Sponsored by the Paul J. Fineman Fund for Ethics Education continued on page 4

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NOVEMBER 2014 | HESHVAN-KISLEV 5775

Ahavat Yisrael – The Love of Israel

A lmost 1,000 years ago, the Spanish Hebrew poet Judah Ha Levi famously wrote “Libi

ba-mizrah, v’anokhi b’sof ma’arav” — “My heart is in the East (the Land of Israel), but I, my body, is in the furthest reaches of the West.” Our thoughts and

prayers, our hopes and our dreams, our tears and our fears, our outrage and indignation – our whole selves are with Israel. Our bodies may be in Baltimore but for many, much of the rest of us is in the East with our beloved Israel.

It is a great source of pride to the congregation that so many Chizuk Amuno members and students spend time in Israel. Particularly during the difficult times, we showed our support and love for our homeland by visiting and letting ourselves get caught up in both the dream of Israel and its daily reality. Many members of our Chizuk Amuno community took trips to Israel this past spring and summer. They were invited to join us for Shabbat lunch on Labor Day weekend to share their adventures, to discuss how to integrate their experiences once home, and to talk about how to be ambassadors for Israel.

Several dozen adults and children shared touching and inspiring stories of family trips of a lifetime, interfaith study

Rabbi Debi Wechsler

Shabbat Getaway – It’s Ba-ack!Saturday, November 15

And it’s jam-packed full of social, recreational, gastronomical, and religious opportunities for every age. Come for a few activities or stay the whole day! Here are a few highlights: Family Feud: Shabbat-Style, a trivia tournament for parents and kids alike; Qigong (Ancient Chinese Pratice), an encore session from last year’s Luv2Learn festival; and our ever-popular Community Havdalah to end Shabbat, bring a close to our day’s activities, and greet the new week.

Be sure to return the RSVP form from your mailer or register online at http://bit.ly/ShabbatGetaway.

Ethical Wills:A Legacy of WordsFriday-Sunday, November 14-16

We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Elana Zaiman as our Glassgold Kallah scholar-in-residence. She will lead us through an exploration of Ethical

Wills. Rabbi Zaiman travels throughout the United States and Canada serving as a speaker and workshop facilitator on ethical wills and as a consultant to families, couples, and individuals writing ethical wills.

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Check Us Out on Wednesday, November 5 There’s Something for Everyone!

FDR and the Jews Richard Breitman, co-author

Annual Book Fair For complete details of these November 5 events, please turn to page 5.

L I V E F R O MCHIZUK AMUNOIT’S FAMILY NIGHT!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

The Ethics of PeaceFineman Ethics LectureWednesday, December 3 • 7:30 p.m.Featuring: Dr. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland, College Park.Professor Telhami will address political and ethical dimensions of the Middle East conflicts as we seek both understanding and insight, aware of difficult realities and holding out hopes for eventual peace.

Dr. Shibley Telhami is a Senior Fellow at the Saban Center at the Brookings Institution and an advisor to the United States Department of State. His best-selling book, The Stakes: America and the Middle East was selected by Foreign Affairs as one of the top five books on the Middle East.

Sponsored by the Paul J. Fineman Fund for Ethics Educationcontinued on page 4

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NOVEMBER 2014 Heshvan/Kislev 5775October 31/November 1 | Heshvan 7/8 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: LEKH L’KHA Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m. Havdalah 6:32 p.m.

November 7/8 | Heshvan 14/15Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. New Shabbat 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-YERA Sermon by Rabbi Shulman Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m. Havdalah 5:25 p.m.

November 14/15 | Heshvan 21/22Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. Glassgold Kallah, Shabbat Dinner, Rabbi Elana Zaiman: Why Write an Ethical Will

Shabbat Getaway Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: HAYYEI SARAH Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler New Shabbat A.M. 10:30 a.m. High School Teen Minyan 10:30 a.m. Kadima Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m. Havdalah 5:18 p.m.

November 21/22 | Heshvan 28/29Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: TOL’DOT Sermon by Rabbi Shulman Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Amuno Minyan 9:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m. Havdalah 5:14 p.m.

November 28/29 | Kislev 6/7Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: VA’YETZEI No Family Service

Study Session 4:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m. Havdalah 5:11 p.m.

Candle LightingOctober 31 5:48 p.m.

November 7 4:41 p.m.

November 14 4:34 p.m.

November 21 4:28 p.m.

November 28 4:26 p.m.

Prayer @ Chizuk Amuno

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted:Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah:

refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

NEWSHABBAT

New ShabbatFriday, November 7 • 6:30 p.m.“And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” (Ezekiel 36:26)

New Shabbat is our joyous, informal contemporary Friday night service with instrumental music. Using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection, New Shabbat is enjoyed by adults and children, families, and individuals. Next New Shabbat: December 5.

The Amuno MinyanSaturday, November 22 • 9:30 a.m.The Amuno Minyan is our lay-led participatory Shabbat Morning Service, a more intimate and informal setting for prayer and Torah study. Family Service participants may also join the Amuno Minyan for a joyous and warm Shabbat service. Come lend your voice and your spirit.

Community Havdalah CelebrationSaturday, December 6 • 5-6 p.m.Join us for a special outdoor–weather-permitting–Havdalah service to mark the conclusion of Shabbat. Enjoy this beautiful ritual moment of music, song, light, and fragrance with your synagogue family. We’ll also enjoy sweet treats, for a sweet week before heading out on a Saturday night.

New Shabbat A.M.Saturday, November 15 • 10:30 a.m.New Shabbat A.M. is a joyous and reflective Shabbat morning celebration of prayer, song accompanied by instrumental music, and insight. Using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection, New Shabbat A.M. seeks to facilitate personal prayer and communal celebration in a concise hour and one-half user-friendly service, during which we talk personally, read and study Torah, and grow in our own synagogue skills. Next New Shabbat A.M.: December 13.

First FridaysDecember 5, March 6, May 1

After our Kabbalat Shabbat service and our New Shabbat service, we join together for Shabbat Dinner, 7:15 p.m., friendship, and lively conversation.Refresh after a busy week by welcoming Shabbat in prayer and song, and relax with family and friends at Shabbat dinner. To help keep costs as low as possible, subscription rates for the full series are: $60/adult and $35/child under 12; Free/child 4 and under. The cost for individual dates: $25/adult; $15/child under 12; Free/child 4 and under. RSVP to [email protected] and return your check payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation to the synagogue office.

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B’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

NOVEMBER 1 Cole Mason Abel Efrayaim Mayer son of Debbie and Eric Abel

NOVEMBER 8 Sage Minkin Friedman Simcha Naftali son of Liz Minkin Friedman and Dr. Keith Friedman

Jordyn Leigh Rabinowitz Yaakova Shifra daughter of Terri and Michael Rabinowitz

NOVEMBER 22 Haley Cara Schnitzer Chaya Tzviah daughter of Edee and Joe Schnitzer

DECEMBER 6 Cameron Elle Levine Shana Leah Itzika daughter of Robyn and Charlie Levine

EngagementsWe congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Ryan Lipsitz, son of Lynne and Harry Lipsitz, to Melanie Haber, daughter of Arlene and Dr. Jon Haber

Arielle Sherman, daughter of Scarlett and Dr. Ronald Sherman, to Michael Zorger, son of Janice and Dr. Hal Zorger

Marlene Sussman to Dr. Stuart Aiken

Milestones @ Chizuk Amuno

WeddingsWe congratulate the following couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Jen Greenberg, daughter of Joanie and David Greenberg and granddaughter of Peggy and Bill Lewis, to Eric Stromberg

Abe Yoffe, son of Marsha and Sherwin Yoffe, to Hilarie Szczygiel

BirthsWe congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Abner Judah Perlman, son of Bethany and Benjamin Perlman, grandson of Janice and Hazzan Emanuel Perlman and Jennifer Kohler, and great-grandson of Muriel and Cantor Ivan Perlman

Isaiah Hallel Schonbrun, son of Jane-Rachel and Aaron Schonbrun, and grandson of Michael Sanow and Joan Sanow

Emily Kate Ungar, daughter of Nina and Brett Ungar, granddaughter of Randee and Ron Glassman and great-granddaughter of Leonard and the late Phyllis Glassman

Faye Feldman and Bradley PlovanAnat and William Zirkin

New MembersWe are happy to welcome those who have most recently joined or returned to our Chizuk Amuno family.

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In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members:

Helen B. Aiken, mother of Karen Aiken and Peggy Stoler

David Moshavi, husband of Natalie Moshavi, father of Dan Moshavi and Sharon Moshavi, and brother of Baruch Moshavi, Miriam Yehudaioff, and Avraham Moshavi

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:

Janice Brodsky, on the loss of her sister, Leas’sa Sprehn

Alan Feiler, on the loss of his mother, Gloria Feiler

Darlene Fleischmann, on the loss of her mother, Beverly Gelber

Charles Hirsch, on the loss of his father, Sol Hirsch

Dara Schechter, on the loss of her mother Jeanne Freed Buckner

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

YF of CA – Fabulous Fall Programs for Families!Looking forward to seeing you! Family Feud: Shabbat Style! - Saturday, November 15As a part of our whole community’s Shabbat Getway, with a full day of special activities, join us for a fun-filled post-Kiddush trivia tournament for parents and kids alike. There will be plenty of snacks, laughter, and Shabbat delight!Community Havdalah - Saturday, December 6 • 6 p.m.Take advantage of the early end of winter Shabbat and join us for a meaningful and fun family evening. We’ll experience together the special moment of Havdalah, as we bid farewell to Shabbat, then enjoy a casual evening with dinner and board games.Parents’ Night Out: Sushi Making – Saturday, December 13 • 8 p.m.Get a babysitter, and come out to join other Chizuk Amuno parents for a fabulous and fun night out. We’ll be making sushi together, with vegetarian, fish, and even dessert rolls on the menu! All materials (including sake) will be provided.

And keep an eye out for a new season of parent-child classes coming soon! Please feel free to be in touch with Rabbi Marci Aronchick with any questions or suggestions, [email protected] or 410-486-6400, ext 305.

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Learning @ Chizuk Amuno

Downtown Lunch and LearnsRabbi Debi WechslerJohns Hopkins Hospital • Monday, November 6 • Noon-1p.m.We will explore the ever changing boundaries of the Jewish community including interfaith relations and conversion.

Matriarchs, Patriarchs, and UsTorah Study Group with Rabbi Ron ShulmanThursdays, beginning November 6 • 9:30-10:30 a.m.We’ll study from the Book of Genesis and talk about what the stories tell us about ourselves, not only our Biblical ancestors. No Fee

Fences and WallsRabbi Debi WechslerThursdays, beginning November 6 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. In this text class we will explore sources on building boundaries, both physical and metaphorical, in our Jewish community. No Fee

The Many Voices of Israel: A Journey through Historical NarrativeMondays, November 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15 7-8:30 p.m. We will study the extraordinary history of Israel through the voices of major personalities, beginning with biblical and continuing through contemporary times. $10 Registration feeIsrael Imagined: the Biblical View • Dr. Barry HoltzImportance of Makom – place – in Modern Hebrew Writing Dr. Barbara Mann Decline of the Left in Israeli Security • Dr. Ari RothIsrael as Holy Space • Dr. Marjorie LehmanThe Israel We Pray For • Rabbi Steve SchwartzLike Nowhere Else: Judaism in the Jewish State Rabbi Ron ShulmanWe are grateful to the Hoffberger Foundation for Torah Study for funding this exciting learning experience. Coordinated by Judy Meltzer.

Join us for the Schechter STEAM Showcase!

Krieger Schechter Day School is excited to announce the 4th Annual Schechter STEAM Showcase on Sunday, November 16 from 9-11 a.m. Engage your curiosity as KSDS community members teach fun, grade-appropriate projects in science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math. These projects will take place in a classroom

setting and children will follow a rotation schedule. After the sessions, we are planning a very special “design and build” event for all. Get creative and put your imagination to work as we participate in the Global Cardboard Challenge.

Families with children ages 4-11 are invited. RSVP by Monday, November 11 to [email protected] with the number of attendees and their ages. Please note that an RSVP is mandatory in order for your family to attend the showcase! This is not a “drop-off” event, children must be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive a few minutes before 9 a.m. to complete your registration.

Glassgold Kallah continued from page 1 Why Write an Ethical Will?Friday Shabbat DinnerCome and learn why this ancient custom should be part of your plan. $25/adult; $15/child under 12; Free, under age 4. RSVP by Wednesday, November 10 to 410-486-6400 or [email protected].

Dear Gabriel: On Imparting Our ValuesShabbat Getaway, 1 p.m.Rabbi Elana Zaiman will speak about her experience of writing her first ethical will to her son and share some excerpts.

Ethical Will Text StudyShabbat Getaway, 3 p.m.We will briefly discuss the history of ethical wills as a written form and learn how ethical wills are the product of their time and their authors.

Our Study of Ethical Wills Culminates in a Workshop:Write Your Values Sunday, 10 a.m.

Rabbi Zaiman will guide us in the process of creating ethical wills by writing to a series of prompts designed to help us delve into ourselves and into the relationship(s) with the person(s) to whom we’re writing. RSVP: 410-486-6400 or [email protected].

Rabbi Wechsler continued from page 1 tours, private trips to see friends, and bar mitzvah experiences. These were stories that we want to share with the larger congregation, so this month in the HaHodesh ~ This Month at Chizuk Amuno, we debut a new column on Israel, Reflecting on Israel.

Our first writer is Stephani Braverman. Stephani and her husband Gary are parents of Rosenbloom Religious School students Alec and Jordan. Stephani is also chair of Chizuk Amuno’s Membership Committee.

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Check Us Out on Wednesday, November 5 There’s Something for Everyone: Erev Family, FDR and the Jews, and the Annual Book Fair

Live from Chizuk Amuno – It’s Family Night! Erev FamilyWednesday, November 5 • 6-7:30 p.m.Set aside time to have a fun family night with friends from GECEC, RRS, and KSDS. You can purchase dinner at “Café Amuno,” enjoy family-friendly activities, or just unwind. Spend time bonding with your own family, and get to know your fellow members of the Chizuk Amuno community a little better while you’re at it. Dinner is $7 per person. RSVP to [email protected].

FDR and the Jews Richard Breitman, co-author

Wednesday, November 5 • 7:30 p.m. Chizuk Amuno and KSDS are proud to host Richard Breitman, co-author of FDR and the Jews, which examines FDR’s actions in regards to the Jews both before and during World War II. Coinciding with the Book Fair, Mr. Breitman will talk about his book and will be available for signings after his talk.

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Learning @ Chizuk Amuno

Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center – Bringing Together Reading and Jewish Values

Baltimore is a PJ Library community. Last year, GECEC piloted their “PJ Goes to School” program and is continuing this year. “PJ Goes to School” is a value-

based, Jewish education initiative incorporating PJ books typically related to a Jewish holiday. New books arrive in the classrooms

monthly and enhance the Jewish curriculum already being taught by our teachers. In addition to learning from the books in the classroom, students are given the opportunity to take them home on a rotating basis. The books come with an activity guide for parents so they can build on Jewish values introduced at school. Both our teachers and students look forward to our PJ Library delivery each month.

Zack BergerOne Nation Taken Out of AnotherNot in the Same BreathTalking to your DoctorThe Cat in the

Hat in YiddishOne Fish Two Fish in YiddishCurious George in Yiddish

Brad Burgunder and Jackie Ross

Nana and the Banana

Allison Dray-Novey Beijing: From Imperial Capital

to Olympic City

Jan FabiyiWhere Shabbat

Lives

Richie FreimanWhere the Heart Left OffTerple - The Sky is Just the StartTerple - Always Dream Bigger

Steve GordonConfluenceIn the Name of

God

Nathaniel Hoffman, co-author

Amor and Exile

Amy MeltzerThe Shabbat

PrincessThe Mezuzah

on the Door

Israela MeyersteinBridge to Healing: Finding

Strength to Cope with Illness

Ken MossJewish Renaissance in the

Russian Revolution

Isabel PinsonBubbe’s Belated

Bat Mitzvah

Jill SmoklerScary MommyMotherhood

Comes NaturallyScary Mommy’s Guide to the

Holidays (e-book out Nov. 17, 2014) Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff

New Mitzvah Stories for the Whole Family (contributor

Mitzvah Stories: Seeds for Inspiration and Learning (contributor)

The Growing Season: Stories for Tu B’Shvat, Purim & Passover (CD)

CD’s also available by:Hazzan Emanuel

Perlman

Shmacapella – Four KSDS Alumnae

Annual Book FairMonday-Thursday, November 3-6 • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5, extended hours • 6-8 p.m.

Drop in at our Book Fair and support the Ezrine Library, which is used by all of the Chizuk Amuno schools. The book fair will feature a great selection of Jewish books for all ages. All proceeds go directly to the library.

The Book Fair will include several books written by authors associated with the Chizuk Amuno and school communities. We congratulate them on their accomplishments and invite you to come check out their books:

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It is difficult to believe that we are already planning for our 2017 b’nei mitzvah students. Our date assignment process is going to be a little different than in previous years.

Rather than assign dates based on the calendar year, we will now assign dates according to the school year (August through June). This will enable us to create one cohort of students, mostly in the same grade, who can participate with their families in our preparation programs, training, meetings, and gatherings. During this transition year, we will assign dates for January through June of 2017 this fall and will assign dates for the 2017-18 school year in the spring.

If you have not yet received your B’nei Mitzvah introductory letter, please contact Marci Scher, [email protected] or ext. 223. The letter includes a B’nei Mitzvah Application, which asks, in advance, for any dates or pairings that we should avoid.

Finally, we recognize that the finances surrounding a bar/bat mitzvah year can be significant. We will be reducing some of the expenses and spreading them out so they don’t all occur at one time.

In the time period between the assignment of a bar/bat mitzvah date and the day of the simhah, families will continue to be invited to participate in “613 & Me,” a series of programs designed to enhance the meaning of this

milestone lifecycle event. These programs include a session entitled “It’s a Date” that will explore each child’s Torah portion; a Mitzvah Fair, coming up on Sunday, November 2 at 10 a.m., to help your family be more engaged in mitzvot and acts of social justice; a special Shabbat dinner for our b’nei mitzvah families; and a special Shabbat morning service to help families become more familiar with and comfortable in our Sanctuary service.

We hope that these changes to our bar/bat mitzvah preparation program are helpful and enhance the b’nei mitzvah experiences for our families.

Attention 2017 B’nei Mitzvah Families: Note Important Changes

Reflecting on Israelby Stephani Braverman

Having visited Israel for the first time this summer with my husband and two sons, the recent High Holy Days took on new meaning for

me. Much in the same way the sound of the shofar is familiar to me yet also somewhat unexpected each time I hear it, on some level I had an expectation of what Israel would be like. However, I was completely surprised by the intensity with which I experienced every part of our visit, and for that, I feel tremendously grateful.Our trip was inspired by our son, Alec. His desire was to become a bar mitzvah – again – in Israel; so our itinerary was

happily planned around this joyous occasion. The Old City, Yad Vashem, the Golan Heights and the beaches of Tel Aviv were all destinations I could not wait to enjoy. Little did I realize that I would be completely overwhelmed with emotion, not only as we stood atop Masada for the sunrise ceremony, but every day thereafter, whether planting trees, doing a mitzvah project at the Jaffa Institute, celebrating Shabbat at the Kotel, or enjoying the Jewish and Arab markets with every one of my senses. The connection was truly palpable.

Sitting in shul in recent weeks, I found

myself reflecting on the many memorable details of our trip. In particular, we visited a gallery of mystical art in Tzfat. The artist had been experimenting with digitized images of sound waves made by the shofar. I was fascinated by the technique and resulting works of art; they were linear and colorful. When we returned home, I really began to think about

the power of those images. For me, they are a visual reminder of the significance of the High Holy Days that will remain with me year round and one of the many intangible gifts from Israel my family and I will cherish forever.

Keeping in Touch with Our EldersWe are eager to hear from our fellow congregants who are not able to come to shul as often as they would like. We will be instituting monthly phone calls to those who would like to be

more in touch.Please contact Miriam Foss, ext. 281,

if you would like to be part of our elder dialogue.

Companionship Hevrah Forming This group will be for members who would like to share meals, movies, or cultural events in an atmosphere

of friendship. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jerry Buxbaum, [email protected] or 410-486-8151.

Caregiver Support Session Monday, December 1 • Noon-2 p.m. Led by Barbara Sugarman Grochal, C.P.C.C – certified professional/life coach This facilitated interactive conversation will cover some of the ups and downs faced by those charged with caring for loved ones. The group will explore issues common to participants’ experiences, and discuss, in a supportive environment, useful strategies that care-givers have found for self-care. Free and open to the community. Lunch will be served.

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Gemilut Hasadim Activities @ Chizuk Amuno

Adopt-A-Road Sunday, December 7 • 9 a.m. (Rain date December 14) Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue. Meet us by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410-560-7422.

Art with a Heart Sunday, November 9 • 1:30-3:30 p.m. Art with a Heart aims to enhance the lives of those in need through visual arts. Volunteers work on art projects at Art with a Heart headquarters in Hampden. The completed projects are then exhibited in community organizations, schools, and hospitals in Baltimore. Carpooling will be available from the Chizuk Amuno parking lot at 1 p.m. To register and for driving directions please contact Miriam Foss.

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, [email protected].

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise, and dedication. The garden is a special space for study, prayer, socializing, and reflection. To volunteer, contact Allen Brown, 410-363-3605 or [email protected].

Todah Rabbah for the beautiful fall plantings: Allen Brown, Moe Brown, and Shari Kaplan

Knitting Havurah Wednesdays, November 19, December 17, January 21• 2-3 p.m. We knit and and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and Baltimore. Each session is enriched with conversation and informal learning. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. Please contact Miriam Foss to join.

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join adults and children as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities, contact Rabbi Wechsler at [email protected].

Our Daily Bread Sundays, November 30, December 28 • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children. To sign up, please contact Jenny Baker, 410-602-9885 or [email protected].

Todah Rabbah to our September volunteers: Wendy Davis (leader), Janice Perlman, Mel Schehr, Susan Schehr, Judy Spector, Marvin Steingart

Ronald McDonald House Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, December 4 Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home-cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home.

Todah Rabbah to our September volunteers: Heller Kreshtool (leader), Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Matt Greenspan, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Rona London, Saundra Madoff, Nancy Safferman, Marcia Scherr, Michelle Shermak, Howard Sobkov, Max Sobkov, Sam Sobkov, Marsha Yoffe

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss, Gemilut Hasadim Director, at ext. 281 or [email protected], or refer to our website for more information.

Jewish Volunteer Connection’s Community Mitzvah Day Thursday, December 25 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join thousands of volunteers in various locations throughout Baltimore to celebrate this annual community wide day of service by participating in hands-on projects helping those in need in Baltimore and overseas. Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, Krieger Schechter Day School, and Rosenbloom Religious School are community partners. Visit www.jvcbaltimore.org for more details.

New! Wanted: Creative, Caring VolunteersPediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital is looking for creative, caring individuals to help in the outpatient playroom. Volunteers read books, set up arts and crafts, and play games with children who come in for check-ups or treatments. These are children who look good, feel good, and just want to play! Children with cancer come to Hopkins from all over the region and the world. Volunteers undergo screening and training at the hospital and are expected, in general, to commit to a weekly 4-hour shift. Parking is provided. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who want to experience the joy that comes from making a difference in a child’s life. For more information, contact Lauren Small, [email protected] or 410-486-8899.

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Enjoying Good Times with BrotherhoodBrotherhood’s year got off to a great start with our opening meeting and BBQ, which drew a large, enthusiastic, and hungry crowd. During the first week of October, members of Brotherhood assembled nearly 120 lulav and etrog sets that had been ordered by members of our community and distributed sukkot that had been purchased by congregants. We held our bi-monthly blood drive and during the last week of October, Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood hosted the Jewish version of “It’s Academic,” sponsored by the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Teams from several shuls from the Mid-Atlantic region competed in the contest. Our fall events exemplify

Brotherhood’s social, educational, and service aspects of its mission as an auxiliary organization of Chizuk Amuno.

Coming up – we’ll enjoy our Sunday minyan and breakfast program on November 9 at 9:15 a.m. featuring “Jewish Genealogy-Raiders of the Lost Ancestor,” presented by Richard Goldman, noted author and scholar. Our Bowling Night will take place on Saturday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Stop by at our Ravens Tailgate Party on Sunday, December 7, which will take place shortly after our Adopt-A-Road project. Our blood drive will take place on Monday, December 22 and our annual Movie Night will be on Thursday, December 25. Watch for details.

Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood is a vibrant and busy group of the greatest guys one could ever know. Brotherhood members – plan to participate in one or more events or volunteer to help out. If you have not yet joined, come to an event, try us out – you’ll be glad you did!

Join Club Hatikvah for Dinner and an Evening of Great EntertainmentOn Sunday, November 16, Club Hatikvah will present “Three of a Kind,” a trio of very talented performers who will regale us with popular songs, show tunes, Hebrew songs, a sing-along, and an altogether delightful evening. Bring your friends and join us.

On Sunday, December 7, back by popular demand, Paula and Tom (“Two for the Show”) will sing the songs we all love and entertaining us with their stories and adventures. Guests are always welcome.

Watch your mail for full details. For more information, contact Carol Davis, president, at 410-833-7673.

Tuesday Morning Mah JonggSisterhood will be playing Mahj on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Randee Glassman, [email protected].

Sisterhood Torah Fund TeaSunday, November 9 • 2 p.m.A treat is in store for all who donated to the Torah Fund campaign this year at the Sisterhood sponsored afternoon tea. As a thank you for supporting Torah Fund, those in attendance will have the opportunity to explore the Tree of Life Shtender, an intricately carved reading table that was donated to the Goldsmith Museum by Rabbi Joel H. Zaiman. As each of its compartments is opened another Jewish ritual object is discovered. This table was inspired by David Moss and created with the collaboration of Noah Greenberg. If you have not yet received your invitation, please contact Wendy Davis, [email protected], 410-358-5979.

The Women’s League of Conservative Judaism Torah Fund Campaign has a goal of raising over $2,000,000 to fund student scholarships at The Jewish Theological Seminary, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, and Seminario Rabinico Latinamericano. Every size contribution is important to reach the goal. Thank you to all who have already donated and to those who will support our future leaders and teachers of Conservative Judaism.

Women C.A.N. Tuesday, November 11 • 8 a.m. Chizuk Amuno Networking for Professional Women

Sisterhood – Todah Rabbah

Every year on Sukkot, members of Sisterhood transform our already-beautiful Sanctuary bimah into a harvest garden. This year the decorations were simply incredible and we thank Sisterhood for their loving contributions to our community.

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Bimah FlowersShabbat, November 1 | 8 HeshvanIN HONOR OF:The Bar Mitzvah of Cole Mason Abel, by his parents, Debbie and Eric Abel, his grandparents, Rita and Walter Abel, Elaine Schneiderman and Fred Stuart, and his great-grandmother Frieda PertmanIN MEMORY OF:Philip Schneiderman, grandfather of Cole Mason Abel, on the occasion of Cole’s Bar MitzvahSamuel H. Perlmutter, father, by Helen KleinmanJacob M. Lerner and Jacob Berman, fathers, by their familyMorris Mogol, by Ellen and Alan, Jonathan Andrew, Sarah and Sophie Mogol and Irene EpsteinSarah and Benjamin M. Lewis, by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildrenSylvia Tinanoff, by Howard Sandbank and familyHazel S. Blatt, mother, by Stuart R. Blatt and familySaul Rosenbloom, by his family.Carlton Gould, father, by Fran and Warren Gould and familyDora Luskin, mother, by Jeanne and Jack Luskin and familyLucille Frederick, mother, by Janet and Carl Jacobs and familyElla and Joseph Kling, parents, by Dorothy Galoon and familyRuth Attman, mother, by Debbie and Dr. Marc D. AttmanJoseph W. Shapiro, brother, by Bernice LevinsonHerbert Goldman, by his familyAlbert J. Weiner, by Sylvia Weiner, Ira Weiner and Lynn Weinberg and Robin Weiner and Brian and Marc WeinerGladys F. Goodman, mother, by Tanna and Louis OmanskyDr. Jules Scherr, by Bonnie Scherr and childrenNorman Yankellow, on his birthday, by Dorothy Yankellow, Fred and Amy Yankellow, Sonia and Rick Samuel and Ethan and Eileen YankellowDr. Stuart Brager, by Marlene Brager and family

Shabbat, November 8 | 15 HeshvanIN HONOR OF:The Bar Mitzvah of Sage Minkin Friedman, by his parents, Liz Minkin Friedman and Dr. Keith Friedman, and his grandparents, Jerri Minkin and Harvey Charkatz, Thomas and Patti Minkin and Faye and Daniel FriedmanThe Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn Leigh Rabinowitz, by her parents, Terri and Michael Rabinowitz, and her grandmothers, Sylvia Cohen and Marcy RoenneburgIN MEMORY OF:Leonard Cohen, Marlyn Pinkner, and Jacob Rabinowitz, grandparents of Jordyn Leigh Rabinowitz, on the occasion of Jordyn’s Bat MitzvahMaynard Sayer, father, by Suzanne and Jerry Katz and familyKitty Mogol, by Ellen and Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah and Sophie Mogol and Irene EpsteinMollie Zacansky, mother and grandmother, by Loretta and William Hirshfeld and familyRose L. and H. D. Caplan, parents, by Rita Waranch and their grandchildren

Selma Borger, by Lynne and Larry Lichtig and familyNina Donick, mother, by Faye and Howard Pollack and family, Harriet and Barry Grossman and family, and Rita and Philip Schleider and familyBessie Tucker, by Sally and Arthur Grant, children and grandchildrenFlorence Berman Hoffberger, by Lois Halpert and familySusan Blavatt, by Ronald Blavatt and familyElenore and Irving Hochberg, parents, by their children and grandchildrenLeah Glazer, by Ronald Blavatt and familyLeah Glazer, mother, by Nancy Dickman and familyShirley K. Berger and Gertrude D. Caplan, by Howard “Chuck” KleinLena L. Offit, mother, by Ethel Jacobs and familyJacob Shapiro, father, by Bernice LevinsonElaine Copeland, mother, by Marsha and Richard Manekin and familyNelson G. Freed, by his parentsBarry Leibowitz, by his familyNathan L. Cohen, on his birthday, by his wife, Suzanne F. Cohen and family

Shabbat, November 15 | 22 HeshvanIN MEMORY OF:Blanche Kanter, mother, by Harriet and Alan N. Kanter and familyAlbert Gamerman, by his wife, Sylvia, Sarah and Dr. Marc Gamerman and Nancy GamermanAlbert Gamerman, father, by Marsha and Jay Gamerman and familyAlice Plaut, mother, by Doris Fox and familyAlbert Esterson, father-in-law, by Sallye Esterson and familyTheresa Harris, grandmother, by Toba and Bill Grant and family and Kathy and Stevan Weinberg and familyBessie Auslander, mother, by her familyGabriel Goldman, by his children and grandchildrenBert Mark Dashoff, father and grandfather, by Ilene and Arnold Dashoff, Susan and Dr. Michael Propper and familiesIrving Siegel, by his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughtersDavid Levin, father, by Sandy BrennerDr. Benjamin Manchester, father and grandfather, by Drs. Gail and Robert Liss, and David and Hillary LissDr. Alan S. Exler, brother, by Dr. Karen Jacobs and familyLena Matziover, by her granddaughter, Ruthanne KaufmanPhilip Feinglass, by Harriet Feinglass, children, and grandchildrenHarold Miller, by his wife, Bette, and familyAnna Glassgold, by Jackie Glassgold and familyReba Raffel, by Lorraine and Earl RaffelLena Cummins, mother, by her familyFrank Fisher, by Saul Leibowitz, grandchildren, and great-grandchildJonathan S. Baker, son, by Elaine BakerRosalie Jerome, by Harvey Jerome and family

Shabbat, November 22 | 29 HeshvanIN HONOR OF:The Bat Mitzvah of Haley Cara Schnitzer, by her parents, Edee and Joe Schnitzer, and her grandparents, Natalee and Leonard PearlmanIN MEMORY OF:Marlene and Bernard Whitman and Marvin Schnitzer, grandparents of Haley Cara Schnitzer, on the occasion of Haley’s Bat MitzvahKurt Weiler, father, by Linda and Jeffrey Cole and familyMartin Beerman, father, by Carole and Dr. Morton Ellin and familyMorris Shor, by Shirley Shor and familyIsadore Isaac Wolfson, by Edna and Mace CrystalSadie Grossman, sister, by Rose FrankPaul Flax, father, by Stephanie and Ronald Attman and familySam B. Conn, father, by Allan ConnBenjamin Yoffe, father, by Marsha and Sherwin Yoffe and familyJoseph Massuda, father, by Cindy and Gabriel Massuda and familyLillyan Tushman, mother, by Marsha and Sherwin Yoffe and familyJene Eisenberg, mother, by Doris and Jay Bernhardt and familySylvia Reznick Wolf, by her daughter Seema ReznickKenneth Marc Blumenthal, by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal and familyRita Meshulam, mother, by Barbara and Dr. Richard Meshulam and Jenny and Dr. Joel MeshulamMagda Koves, mother, by Judy and Jayson Folus and familyDr. Saul Blumenthal, on his birthday, by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal and family

Shabbat, November 29 | 7 KislevIN MEMORY OF:Annie Malkin, by Audrey Levine and familyIrvin Galoon, husband, by his wife Dorothy, children, and grandchildrenTheodore Dzija, by Sandra Dzija and familyHelen Cohen, by Barbara and Howard CohenNorman Steinberg, father, by Ilene and David Freishtat and familyMarcia Ann Spector, sister, by Judy and Marvin Spector and familyRose Freedman, mother and grandmother, by Alice and Allen Alperstein and Mimi and Jack Freedman and familyBernard Whitman, father and grandfather, by Edee Schnitzer and familyHarry Blumberg, father, by Dr. Albert Blumberg and familyLouis Millen, by Ron and Alita Millen and familyArthur Levine, by Audrey Levine and familyHarry Wolfsthal, by Dr. Susan Wolfsthal and Dr. William Keys and familyRita Helzner Silverman, on her birthday, by Howard “Chuck” Klein and family

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Terumot HaKodesh –Sacred Tribute GiftsWe are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation or one of our schools in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation.Sacred Tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue office, 410-486-6400.If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion, please contact Beth Goldsmith, Development Chair, or Glenn Easton, Executive Director, at the synagogue.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation Contributions IN HONOR OFLeonard Attman, with deep appreciation by the Weinberg Shabbat AttendeesRobert Auslander, on his special birthday by Ann SarrinArthur Baitch, on his special birthday by Jackie GlassgoldChizuk Amuno Congregation, for the use of its parking lot by Helene GruberSue and Herbert Garten, on the birth of their second grandson by Jackie GlassgoldJanice and Hazzan Manny Perlman, on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah Perlman, by Sue, Ken and Samantha Bloom; Cindy and Glenn EastonDavid Weinberg, on his 100th birthday by Darwin FreedmanIN MEMORY OFSylvia Block, by Sanford BlockSylvia Borger, on her yahrzeit by Lynne LichtigEsther Deming, by Marilyn NaviaskyLewis Goodman, on his yahrzeit by Carol Diamond and Jill GoodmanLeon King, by Dr. Anne and David YoungLeah Leavey, by Nadja and Albert PatsThelma Lenrow, by Pam and Jeffrey PlattFaye Lichtenberg, by Ruth KronthalDavid Moshavi, by Shelley and Mike Blank; Cara SodosEthel Richter, on her yahrzeit by Susan and Paul RichterParvati Vemparala, by David GinsbergReuben Wolfe, on his yahrzeit by Sharon and Barry WolfeREFUAH SH’LEMAH TOJack Shenk, by Harriet and Richard Udell

Chizuk Amuno Congregation Special Offering IN HONOR OFChizuk Amuno Congregation, by Charles Goldstein; Erik SzperMarlene and David Schwaber, on their 50th wedding anniversary by Phyllis and Sheldon MinkoveIN MEMORY OFGoldie Cohen, by Judy and Art MehlmanSusan and Harold Hammer, by Lawrence Hammer

Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OFJanice and Hazzan Manny Perlman, on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah Perlman, by Susan and Edward Frieman

College Outreach Fund IN HONOR OFLynne Weinberg, on her special birthday by Estelle Weinberg

Ezrine Library and Glazer Media CenterIN HONOR OFEvelyn Ezrine, on her 90th birthday by Shirley Layton

Holocaust Memorial Fund IN HONOR OFArthur Baitch, on his 85th birthday by Herta and Art Baitch

Krieger Schechter Day School Scholarship Fund IN MEMORY OFHilda Colvin, by the Glaun family

Krieger Schechter Day School Special Offering IN HONOR OFRoss Chudow, on his first day of Kindergarten at Krieger Schechter Day School by Sharon GlickmanEzra Rosenblum, with wishes for a welcome to their family by Faith and Marvin Dean IN MEMORY OFGoldie Cohen, by Jenny and Ziv GamlielHilda Colvin, by Jenny and Ziv GamlielRuth Edelson, by Jenny and Ziv GamlielDr. Herman Lewis, by Ellen and Dr. Joseph Miller; The Odyssey SchoolREFUAH SH’LEMAH TOGil Davis, by Evelyn and Dr. Gary BragerBernard Lloyd, by Evelyn and Dr. Gary BragerMarion Straus, by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager

Inscribed Mahzor Lev Shalem IN HONOR OFCindy and Glenn Easton and family, with wishes for a healthy and happy new year by Beverly and Jordon MaxGordon Salganik, on his 90th birthday by Cherie Hochberg and Morris GreenREFUAH SH’LEMAH TOHillary Crystal, by Edna and Mace Crystal

Prayer Book Fund IN HONOR OFEvelyn Ezrine, on her 90th birthday by Shirley LaytonIlene and Stephen Mackler, on Geoffrey’s marriage to Linda Sloan and Stephanie’s engagement to Ian Group by Pam and Jeffrey PlattJanice and Hazzan Manny Perlman, on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah Perlman, by Sandra Dzija and Andy MillerIN MEMORY OFLeon King, by Joy, Eugene, Lindsay, and Michael KatzFaye Lichtenberg, by Elinor and Michael LaupheimerJon B. Singer, by Ruth and Jay Lenrow and family

REFUAH SH’LEMAH TODr. Stan Brull, by Roz and Al KronthalRabbi Joel Zaiman, by Mark Whitman

Phyllis and Leonard Attman Music Fund IN HONOR OFPhyllis and Leonard Attman, with wishes for a healthy and happy new year by Beverly and Jordon Max

Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Endowment Fund IN HONOR OFSandra Dzija, on her special birthday by Marcia and Dr. Jerry BuxbaumHarriet and Alan Kanter, on the birth of their grandson, William Asher Weiss, by Marcia and Dr. Jerry BuxbaumJanice and Hazzan Manny Perlman, on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah Perlman, by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

Louis Barry Gershen “Our Daily Bread “ Fund IN MEMORY OFLouis Barry Gershen, by Jennifer Eisenberger

Barbara Leibowitz Lichter and Barry Leibowitz Pathways to Menschlekeit Fund IN MEMORY OF Faye Lichtenberg, by Nancie LeibowitzBarbara Leibowitz Lichter, on her yahrzeit by Edna and Mace Crystal; Anne and Steven King; Rebecca Tucker

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OFStuart Aiken, on his engagement to Marlene Sussman by Dorothy YankellowJanice and Hazzan Manny Perlman, on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah Perlman, by Dorothy YankellowIN MEMORY OFJon B. Singer, by Terry and Allen Holzman

Lois and Alvin Neuberger Family Education Fund IN HONOR OFDr. Frank Neuberger, on his 80th birthday by Carol and David Neuberger

Arnold and Elke Neuburger Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OFArnold Neuburger, on his good news by Lorraine and Earl RaffelAlan and Harriet Kanter, on the birth of their grandson, William Asher Weiss, by Elke and Arnold NeuburgerIN MEMORY OFSidney Kaplan, by Elke and Arnold NeuburgerSarah Levy, by Elke and Arnold Neuburger

Reznik-Frier Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OFLen Frier, on his special birthday by Dawn, Larry, Chantal, Megan, and Josh Reznik

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Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org Office • 410-486-6400 Fax • 410-486-4050 E-mail • [email protected]

Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410-486-8642 Krieger Schechter Day School 410-486-8640 Rosenbloom Religious School 410-486-8641 Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410-824-2055

Dr. Andrew J. Miller, President

Dr. Gary Brager, Brotherhood President

Carol Davis, Club Hatikvah President

Lynne Lichtig, Sisterhood President

Shari Kaplan, Chizuk Amuno Schools Parent Association President

Mitzi Spiegelman, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Parent Association President

Teri Philosophe and Leslie Seidman, Krieger Schechter Day School Parent Association Co-presidents

Richard Stone, Rosenbloom Religious School Parent Association President

Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman

Rabbi Deborah Wechsler

Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman

Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman

Dr. Moshe D. Shualy, Ritual Director

Glenn S. Easton, Executive Director

Rabbi Stuart Seltzer, Director of Congregational Education

Bil Zarch, Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Michelle Gold, Director,

Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center

Rabbi Marci Jacobs Aronchick, Director, Teen and Family Engagement

Cheryl Snyderman, Director Member Engagement

Rachel Levitan, Graphic Designer

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IN MEMORY OFHilda Colvin, by the Frier FamilyRuth Edelson, by the Frier Family

Stulman Center for Adult Learning IN HONOR OFEdna Crystal, by Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zukerman and familyIN MEMORY OFFaye Lichtenberg, by Lee Hendler

Clergy Discretionary FundTzedakah contributions to our clergy Discretionary Fund, as well as gifts received in honor, memory, or appreciation of life cycle occasions support charitable, cultural, and educational causes.Sanford Block and family, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Sylvia BlockAlbert Kishter, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the unveiling of Fannie Kishter Ruth and Jay Lenrow, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Thelma Lenrow

Rachel and Gregory Mogilevsky, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the naming of Ellie Sophia and Max Ethan MogilevskyJosh Rosen, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman and Rabbi Wechsler on the High Holy DaysBarbara Scott, in memory of Enid Scott LefkowitzDara and Dr. Ron Schechter and family, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Jeanne Freed BucknerFritzi and Bob Hallock, in honor of Janice and Hazzan Perlman on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah PerlmanJoy and Eugene Katz, in honor of Janice and Hazzan Perlman on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah PerlmanJudith and Fred Zimmerman, in honor of Janice and Hazzan Perlman on the birth of their grandson, Abner Judah PerlmanSanford Block and family, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy for leading shiva services for Sylvia BlockSusan and Michael Adess, in memory of Goldie CohenSusan and Michael Adess, in honor of the birth of Abner Judah Perlman

Leave a Legacy at Chizuk Amuno Purchase an Inscribed Tribute Brick on Chizuk Amuno’s Pathway to Faith

You can recognize birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, b’nei mitzvah, in memory, or in gratitude of a loved one or friend.

Honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a milestone or lifecycle event.

• $250 per brick for up to four lines of text, 15 characters per line

• Package options availablePurchase a brick online using a credit

card at http://bit.ly/DerekhAmuno, or contact Glenn Easton, 410-486-6400.

We are delighted to announce that we are able to assist our members in sending their children to Camp Ramah for summer 2015 through a variety of Chizuk Amuno and Ramah Scholarship funds, including the Sam and Ann Kahn Scholarship for Jewish Learning Experiences Fund, the Camp Ramah Fund, the Jared Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Goldner

Ramah Scholarship Fund, and the Irene and Bernard Siegel Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund.

If you are in need of assistance for Camp Ramah Summer 2015, please be in touch with Rabbi Wechsler at [email protected].

Please also consider making a donation to any of these funds and help make a Ramah summer possible for our children and teens.

Camp Ramah Scholarships Available to Chizuk Amuno Members

Sisterhood Judaica ShopChild’s Wooden Block Menorah

English only wooden alphabet blocks Limit 10 letters per row

One row menorah • $55 Two row menorah • $75

HOURS:

Sundays • 9:30-11:30 a.m., when RRS is in session

Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2-6 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-5 p.m.

Fridays • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Questions can be directed to Anne, 410-303-7716,

or Edna, 410-653-3495.

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TIME SENSITIVE M ATERIAL please deliver promptly

Non Profit Org.US PostagePaidBaltimore, MDPermit No. 544

8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, Maryland 21208

www.chizukamuno.org

Interview Outfits Unlimited (I.O.U.) Clothing DriveSunday, November 2 • 9 am. - Noon

Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women.

Volunteers are needed to transport items.

Questions? Contact Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281or [email protected].

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

Hanukkah Concert Celebration Wednesday, December 17

6 p.m. Latke Dinner and Games7 p.m. Concert and Candle Lighting Ceremony

Named one of the top ten Jewish performers in the United States, Sam Glaser comes to Chizuk Amuno for Hanukkah. Sam Glaser brings his soulful music and joyous spirit to us for a lively Hanukkah Concert the whole family will enjoy. Sam Glaser’s energetic style and passionate

delivery never fails to ignite the spirit of audiences of all sizes and age groups.

We express our gratitude to the Phyllis and Leonard Attman Music Fund for underwriting this program.