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Temple Beth Abraham June 2016 Vol. 42 No. 09Iyyar /Sivan 5776

Rabbi Spira-Savett

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It has been more than two and a half years since the Pew Research Center published a study on the Jews of America that told us… things you probably already knew.On one side, it is remarkable

how the Jewish community has continued to flourish. Not much more than a century after the mass uprooting of Jews from Europe, after the Holocaust which devastated our people and shook our faith – more than 90% of the Jews in America express pride in being Jewish.Seventy percent of Jews participate

in a Passover Seder. Almost the same number look at Jewish identity in

terms of a strong sense of ethics, and an attachment to a long history and a culture. Overwhelming numbers of the least religious Jews have Jew-ish friends.My favorite statistic: 42% regard

“having a good sense of humor” as an “essential part” of being Jewish!On the other side, there is a drift

away from traditional institutions and patterns of Jewish living. Less than a third belong to a synagogue. Less than half know the Hebrew alphabet, and only about one-fourth of Conservative Jews think that observing Jewish law is an essential part of being Jewish.One of the headlines was the fact

that 30% of American Jews identify with no specific “denomination”

– whether Conservative, Reform, Orthodox, or Reconstructionist. This is one Jewish version of the so-called “Nones”, the growing spiritual sector in American life.If you’ve followed this, you’ve heard

a lot of worry and handwringing. But what I see is incredible op-portunity.Let’s take the slice of the population

who do not align with a denomina-tion. You as a Temple member may well be in this group. The Pew Study says that more than half believe in God or are engaged in thinking about God. Most have Jewish social connections, attended a Seder, went to services sometime during the past year. A quarter fasted on Yom

A State of the Union for Us

We are about to proceed with the next major project, brought to us by the Interior Commit-tee, of beautification of the Sanctuary with ,הידור מצווה –the installation of the Twelve Tribes Windows. The windows, as illustrated below, will be installed in the clearstory above the bima in the sanctuary.In addition to Beautification of

the Sanctuary, sponsorship of these windows represent an opportunity to memorialize and/or to honor loved ones. The individual windows can be crafted at different times and in an arbitrary order. Sponsors will be able to select the tribe window(s) they wish to sponsor; the windows being

The Twelve Tribes Windows – הידור מצווה

President Michael Harris

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Far right is Gad, then Asher

Below right is Zebulon.

Below is Joseph.

The symbols used in the designs come from three sources:

Ya’akov’s (Jacob) blessing:. Genesis 49:2-27

Moses’ blessing: Deuteronomy 33:

King David: First Chronicles 33

The colors come from the 12 stones in the Hoshen (breastplate) of the Kohen Hagadol (High Priest) representing the tribes Exodus 28:15

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A State of the Union for Us continued…

Kippur and donated to a Jewish organization.And these are the people who are sup-

posedly disconnected from Judaism! What it confirms to me is this: I know that by overwhelming numbers, Jews are people who crave purpose in life, deep connections to people, a sense of rootedness in history and heritage, and the knowledge that our lives make a difference in the world. Our institution, Beth Abraham, has

for more than two years been tooling up to become the key institution in our area that understands what Jews crave, and is ready to help harness it and unleash it, among ourselves and into the world. We are an institution that sees strength in the mirror and opportunity everywhere. We are not there, but we are poised.Those are the premises of last year’s

strategic plan. The culture of strategic thinking spreads in our organization. If you come to a meeting of the Rit-ual Committee, the Religious School Committee, the Finance Committee, or the Membership Committee, you’ll hear not just practical things but re-flective conversation about what Jews want to learn and experience. If I had a call sheet, e-mail log, podcast

record, you’d see that I have been talk-ing with or listening in on the thought

leaders in American Jewish life, in and out of synagogues, trolling for ideas and mental models.Think about it – even with all the

headwinds in the face of organized, affiliated Jewish life, most of the “nonreligious” still have a foothold in Jewish community and commitment. Craving a reason to be more connected, more invested. That’s true nationwide, and certainly around Nashua in every direction.So there are two kinds of things we

need to be doing as an institution. One is to invigorate the traditional dimensions of the synagogue for those of us who lead services to make them more spiritual and joyful, for people who love to davven to deepen their awareness of prayer, for our Religious School to be more effective.The other is to be our own engine

of “disruptive innovation.” My friend Dan Libenson – we served together as officers of our college Hillel – gave a terrific ELI talk last year. (That’s a Jewish TED-style talk.) His analogy was photography. Today photography flourishes like never before. Almost ev-eryone you know now carries a camera with them all the time. Decidedly non-technical people have mastered brand new ways to share photographs with friends. Real-time photos are now a key way people connect with each other.

And yet, the company that coined by phrase “Kodak moment” went bank-rupt. Eastman Kodak saw themselves as an institution that sold film and film cameras. They saw digital as an assault on quality and a competitive threat. But in time, digital took over, and its quality has come to rival or surpass film.Dan’s lesson is that we should see

Judaism and Jewish organizations the same way. One way or another, Jewish connections and ideas and concepts and values are going to transform dynamically and flourish as much as ever. But those who see themselves only in the “film business” will not be the vehicles and vessels for it.Beth Abraham’s future is both as a

traditional synagogue and an innovator in connecting Jews with each other, with Jewish ideas, with Jewish actions in their lives and the world, with God. The way I see the world, and our

capacity, there is really no way we can fail. From you, we need two things. That you deepen your own Jewish engagement – take your next step, from wherever you are. And that you step into some leadership, at any level, whether you have seen yourself in the past as Jewish leader or not. And I mean starting now, even in the summer. L’shalom,

Rabbi Jon

installed in the order sponsored. The money raised through sponsorship of the twelve tribes windows will be used to offset our residual mortgage principal, reducing the carrying cost to the synagogue. Sponsors may be individuals, families, groups of families or organizations. Members who have joined more recently and did not have the opportunity to support the 2001 building project can use their sponsor-

ship to express their appreciation for our beautiful facility and help reduce our mortgage at the same time.The windows will be crafted to allow

maximum light to filter through, keep-ing the bright nature of the sanctuary we all love. The artist is Ruth Weiner Harris, who designed the previous windows that adorn the sanctuary. The design is being donated.Sponsorship of a window is $10,000.

We are hoping to have the first win-

dow installed for the High Holidays. To select your window, please contact the Interior Committee (Elaine Brody, Chair or Ruth Weiner Harris, Artist).Please join us for the annual meeting

of the congregation, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 6:30 PM where the design sketches for all twelve of the windows will be on display.

שלום וברכה Michael Harris

The Twelve Tribes Windows continued…

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Rabbi ...............................Jonathan Spira-Savett President .........................Michael Harris Executive Vice-President ....Anita HazardVice-President .................. Gary FriedmanSecretary ...........................Alan GreenTreasurer ..........................Barry SackAssistant Treasurer ............ Barry HellerOffice Manager/ Bookkeeper & Editor. ......Judy GoldsteinAssistant Secretary & Assoc. Ed ..........................Diane TothDirector of Education & Programming ..............Heidi LovitzSchool Secretary ...............Janice Lariviere

BOARD OF DIRECTORSYami Baker .......................Jeff Masors Lisa Bonneau .....................David SacksHarris Greenstone ............Sharon WeissWendy Kolopsky ..............Steve ZedeckBecky Green - Sisterhood Representative

Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

June Service Schedule

Services are held every Friday evening at 8:00 PM (unless otherwise

noted), Saturday at 9:30 AM and Monday –Thursday at 7:30 PM.

SPECIAL EVENT SERVICESJune 3

Gimel Class Shabbat 7 PM Service - Simcha Club

June 4Jr. Congregation & Shabbat

ShlaymahJune 7 (Tuesday)

Minyan 6:30 PM before Annual Meeting

June 10 & 11Jake Davidson Bar Mitzvah

June 17 & 18Emet Baker Bar MitzvahShavuot Services

June 119:15 PM followed by Tikkun

L’eyl ShavuotJune 12

9:30 AM and 8:00 PMJune 13

9:30 AM (includes Yizkor)Mincha at 7:30 PM (includes

Yizkor)Oneg, Kiddush & Flower

SponsorsJune 3

Parents of Gimel Class Students & Religious School & Sisterhood

for Simcha ClubJune 10 & 11

Rachel Davidson & Marc Gil-man in honor of their son, Jake’s

Bar MitzvahJune 17 & 18

Davida Rubin-Baker & Yami Baker in honor of their son,

Emet’s Bar Mitzvah

Services and Community

Community NewsBest Wishes to:

• Bette Lasky & Nancy Keyslay being named Nashua Extraordi-nary Women 2015

• Gail & Barry Heller on the birth of granddaughter, Aviva Isabelle Heller

• Amy & Jerry Manheim on the marriage of son Aaron to Kris-tina Everett

• Carol & Phil Levy on the en-gagement of son Eric to Emily Eddey

• Stuart & Claudine Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter

• Larrry & Robin Golub on the birth of their grandson, Noah Steven Golub.

To all those people in our community who are ill we wish you a complete & speedy recovery

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Community and Organizations

Simcha ClubChildren whose birthdays occur in the

months of June & July will be honored at services on Friday, June 3rd at 7 PM. This is also the Gimel Class (3rd Grade) Service. A special birthday dessert will be served to the children at the Oneg following services. We ask the parents (or grandparents) to send a donation of $9.00 per child to help defray the cost of refreshments. Please make checks payable to TBA Sisterhood and send or drop them off at the Temple office (mark the envelope “Simcha Club”). Be sure to include the names and birth dates of your children. We look forward to seeing the

families of the following children:Kaden Duchano, Shelby Gold-

stein, Margot Stafford, Phinehas Lee, Benjamin Palmer, Owen Wolff, Caleb Richmond, Philip Berke, Seth Brown, Dahlia Garnick, Sari-nah Spira-Savett, Eve Savitch, Ava Sharpe, Ethan Gaffney, Hannah Rothenberg, Ellen Hunt, Jacob Preis, & Aubrey Savitch;We sincerely appreciate the follow-

ing donations:Stephanie & Matthew Lee in honor

of the birthdays of Matthew, Phine-has, Abner & Charlotte Lee

BABKA NEWSPlease join us June 1 for a discus-

sion of Helene Wecker’s The Golem and the Jinni.Our annual planning meeting will

be held June 29. Please bring pos-sible book choices to the meeting as we decide on the schedule for the upcoming year.As always, attendance at the 7:30 PM

minyan is encouraged. L’Shalom, Nancy Dorner,

Facilitator

Emet Baker Bar Mitzvah

Emet Baker, son of Davida and Yami, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 18th, Parshat Naso. Emet is a 7th grader at Ross A. Lurgio

Middle School in Bedford. He enjoys baseball and played on the 2015 Bed-ford Little League All Star team that won the NH state Championship. Representing NH for the Eastern Regional Little League Championship tournament, Emet’s team made it one game away from the Little League World Series.Emet enjoys writing and authored an

ongoing journal for the Union Leader during his summer of championship baseball. Emet and his National His-tory Day team won at the state level in April and will represent their school in Washington DC for the National History Day competition. For his Bar Mitzvah project, Emet is col-

lecting gently used baseball equipment to benefit Play It Forward, a baseball equipment donation program started by Bedford High Students to support Manchester Central Little League. To donate pants, helmets, bats and gloves please contact, Davida Rubin-Baker for pick up at 781-929-9494.Grateful to be

part of the very special Beth Abra-ham community, Emet and the en-tire Baker family will be honored to celebrate with you on June

Jake Davidson Bar Mitzvah

H i , m y name is Ja-cob David-son, but I go by Jake. My Bar Mitzvah is on June 11. I am in sev-enth grade at the Ross A. Lurgio Middle School in Bedford.I moved to Bedford in kindergarten

and have a dog named Bodi. My favorite thing to do is sports. I like to play basketball, soccer and lacrosse. I have played on Bedford teams since first grade.I live with my mom and step-dad and

step-siblings named Ben, Zack and Rachel. My dad lives in Massachusetts and I live with him too, especially in the summer. I go to Camp Eisner for a month every summer. It is in the Berkshires. I really enjoy camp.I am looking forward to my Bar

Mitzvah and becoming a Jewish adult.Please join Rachel Davidson and Jeff

Davidson as their son, Jake David-son is called to the Torah for his Bar Mitzvah on June 11, and for the Oneg and Kiddush following services.

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18th. Please join us for services, singing, Emet’s insights on Parshah Naso and kiddush lunch. We appreci-ate your attendance and for helping us celebrate our simcha.

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Education and Programming

YOM YERUSHALAIM יום ירושלים

שלום ישראלIsrael Street Festival

& The Annual Jason Schenker Memorial Walkathon

Join the Temple Beth Abraham community in celebration on Sunday, June 5, 2016 / 28 Iyyar 5776

Walkathon 9:30 AM

Opening Ceremony with TBA Zimria singing songs of Israel & Jerusalem

Festival 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Visit the many famous sites in Jerusalem: Eat Falafel at Sarah & Sam’s King David Café Ice Cream Parlor by USY

Shop & stroll Ben Yehudah Midrehov (pedestrian mall) Kikar Zion open mic coffee house Kol Yerushalaim with David

Visit the Kotel (Western Wall) to send your prayers Search for ancient artifacts in the archeological dig Israeli dancing in the Sultan Pool

Make Israeli crafts at the Israel Museum Youth Wing with our USY instructors

Free entrance, free popcorn, free Israeli flags, free balloons!

For more information, call Temple Beth Abraham, 603-883-8184. a.orgwww.tbanashu 4 Raymond St, Nashua, NH

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Education and Programming

Coming Events and Programming

Brought to You by the Lifelong Learning Committee

Saturday, June 4 – Shabbat Learning - Talking About GodSunday, June 5 – Our Annual Shalom Israel Festival

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Come learn about Israel through food, the Kotel, artifacts, and more.Includes the Jason Schenker Memorial Walkathon at 9:30 AM.

Torah Study with Rabbi Jon

Thursdays, June 2 & 9 from 10:30 AM to Noon. Come once or many times.Avodah She-Balev (Service in the Heart): Meditation with Laura Hegfield

Wednesdays June 1, 15 & 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.Rabbijon.net and @TBARav

Teachings on the weekly Torah reading and current events through a Jewish lens, some Shabbat sermons, podcasts and music. Rabbi Jon’s high holy day sermons are posted.

Have Ideas? Want to Help? Join Our Committee!Contact Jeff Masors at lifelonglearning@tbanashua.org

or Rabbi Jon at rabbi@tbanashua.org. Contribute to the Elizabeth Fischer Memorial Fund to support

Temple Beth Abraham’s ongoing scholarly and cultural special programming.To sponsor a specific speaker or the food for an event, contact the office or Rabbi Jon.

Noreen Leibson Appointed Director of Education and Family Engagement

The Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Noreen Leibson as Director of Education and Family Engagement. Noreen will be returning to the staff of Temple Beth Abraham; she served as Education Director for 20 years prior to joining the DELET (Day School Leadership through Teaching) program at Brandeis University where she has been training Jewish educators for the last six years. Noreen is a long time member of the community, having served in many

roles including gabai’it on Shabbat, leader of the Thursday morning Torah class, ba’alat kriah (reading from the Torah and Haftarah), and providing drasa (Torah commentary).

The search for the new Director of Education and Family Engagement was both national and local. The Search Committee, consisting of Terry Watterson, Laura Young, Carol Gorelick, Helen Honorow, Mara Friedman, Jane Goodman, Naomi Goodman, David Sacks, Maryellen Rothenberg, Stacy Garnick, Michael

Harris and Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett, worked very hard to develop a job description and selection criteria and select the candidates for interview. Several candidates were screened by telephone, Three candidates were interviewed by the entire committee, two were selected for second interviews and one was recommended by a unanimous vote to the Board for selection. The Board of Directors wishes to express appreciation to the members of the Search Committee for their thorough search and selection process.

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Community

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESKayla Steinberg, daughter of Audrey & Barry, graduating from Bedford High School, attending

Washington University in St. LouisSarah Kolopsky, daughter of Wendy and Marc, graduating from Souhegan High School, attending the

University of HartfordJordyn Haime, daughter of Claudia & Steven, graduating from Alvirne High School, attending UNH

Troy Lustick, son of David and Doreen, will be graduating from Nashua North High SchoolJacob Keyslay, son of Nancy & Ralph, graduating from Nashua High School South, attending

Northeastern UniversityNoah Levin, son of Kathy & Matt, graduating from Souhegan High School, attending UNH

COLLEGE GRADUATES Sara (Morin) Murphy, daughter of Eileen & Michael, MBA from Southern NH University

Melissa Morin, daughter of Eileen & Michael, PHD in School Psychology from University of ConnecticutMichelle E. Rothberg, daughter of Martin & Debra, M.Ed: Reggio Learning Environments & Social Behaviors,

from Lesley University Jonathan Manheim, son of Amy & Jerry, graduating from Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance

Jacob Henry Arlan, grandson of Lionel & Esther, graduating from the University of Washington (Seattle) with honors, degree – BS in Chemical Engineering

Justin C. Weisman, son of Peggy Weisman & Terre Weisman, graduating from Suffolk University - Bachelors in Business

Eric Sherman, son of Stuart & Amy, graduating from University of Mass - Amherst, Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

Bari Sherman, daughter of Stuart & Amy, University of New Hampshire, Masters of Educational StudiesLydia Brooke Snapper, granddaughter of Lew & Debbie, graduating from University of Connecticut –

Bachelor of English LiteratureJarrad Kirsh, son of Atara and Bob and grandson of Rina Scharf, graduating from Harvard Law School with a

Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law) degree. Jarrad has accepted a position at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher law firm in Washington, DC.

Gregory Hilston, son of Stacy & Ed, will be pursuing a Masters degree in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins College. He had taken a break from his studies to work full time at BAE as a Software Engineer.Benjamin Geyer, son on Marsha & Sandy, Ph.D. in Music Theory from University of Kentucky

Michael Bailey Hutchison, daughter of Diane Becker, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B. A. in Interna-tional Affairs and a Minor in Portuguese from the University of Georgia, going on to law school at UGA

Nathaniel Levin, son of Kathy and Matt, graduating from UNH with a B.S. in Computer EngineeringScott Carrus, son of Merle and Steve, graduating from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in

Plant Science with a specialization in Environmental HorticultureAriel Faye Honorow Barry, daughter of Bill Barry & Helen Honorow, graduating from the University of

Miami (FL) BS in Neuroscience Magna Cum Laude

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Opinions

Something to Think AboutI am writing this col-

umn from Jerusalem. I came to Israel in early May because two of our granddaughters were going to be in a play, and I used that as an excuse to visit them. The play, Number the Stars, is about the Danish resistance in WWII. It was wonderful, there was a great deal of kvelling on my part, but there was so much more. I had the honor of being in Is-

rael for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. These two holidays, celebrated one day after the other, are two parts of a whole. On Tuesday, the day before Yom HaZikaron, I was privileged to hear my cousin, Noa Lev, speak to a group of Young Judaea Year Course students about the life and death of her son Haggai. He was a captain in the IDF and was killed by a sniper fourteen years ago when he was twenty-two years old. It was her fourth talk of the week, and I was in awe of her strength as she told the story of a mischievous boy

who turned into a serious soldier. The students were wholly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and shared personal thoughts with Noa after the talk. That evening, Erev Yom HaZi-karon, at eight o’clock, sirens sounded all ofer Israel, cars stopped, drivers quietly stepped out of and stood next to their cars, and we stood together as a family in silent reflection until the sirens faded. Imagine, an entire nation stopping in unison to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.On Wednesday, we went to the

elementary school to attend the me-morial assembly. Savyon is in the fifth grade, and her class was in charge of the program. The program began at 11am as the second sirens sounded. A schoolyard filled with children stand-ing in silent respect is a sight to behold. There were speeches and songs, and six fallen soldiers’ lives were featured. Kate and I did not know that one of those soldiers would be Haggai. It was almost overwhelming to hear eleven year old Savyon and her classmates tell about Haggai and hold his photo for all to see. In Israel, everyone goes

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to the Army; so these children are all acquainted with the dangers faced by soldiers.And then, on Wednesday evening,

the fireworks and revelry began. Fami-lies stayed out late with their children, there were bonfires in some neighbor-hoods, and Israelis celebrated the 68th year of independent statehood…a celebration that could not have taken place without the sacrifice of those we remembered the day before. On Thursday, we did what all families do on Independence Day. We had a family barbecue with Ofer’s family!You will probably get this bulletin

before Memorial Day in the United States. I urge you to make it more than a day to have a barbecue and a day off from school and work. Take time to go to the local Memorial Day parade and observance in your town. Reflect upon those who paid with their lives for our freedom. Talk about this with your children. As always, I hope I have given you

something to think about. L’hitraot,

Elaine

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Education

Jewish Summer Fun!No matter where you head this summer in New England, you can find Jewish summer fun! From the Berkshire Moun-

tains to Waterville to Martha’s Vineyard to Killington, there are activities and events galore.Shavuot on the Mountain, a campout atop Mt. Mansfield in Vermont, is on June 10-12. See the Living Tree Alliance

for information and registration.The Maine Conference for Jewish Life happens June 17-19 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The program offers

something for the whole family. Check the schedule here.Last year Colby College worked on the Maine Jewish History Project. Read the research

of students (or watch their presentations) to learn about Jewish immigrants in Maine. If you’ll be near Bangor, Maine, during your summer travels, Congregation Beth Abraham

offers information on local Jewish shopping and synagogues plus local attractions.The Bein Hazmanim Getaway in Killington, Vermont, in July or August (see here and

here for details) offers fresh air, sunshine, and outdoor fun while celebrating Shabbat in the Green Mountains.Cape Cod bound? Once a week in July and August, the Summer Institute of the Martha’s

Vineyard Hebrew Center (MVHC) offers speakers and films of Jewish interest (go here for information).If you’re going south to Rhode Island, stop in Newport and visit the Touro Synagogue.

Get a head start with the Chabad article describing the history of Jews in Newport. Maybe you’re heading west in Massachusetts. Look at the calendar for the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst as they of-

fer films, talks, workshops, and concerts throughout the summer months. Continuing west to the Berkshire Mountains, review the Berkshire Jewish Community Calendar for events in Lenox and Pittsfield. Staying closer to home? The Mosaic Jewish Outdoor Club of Massachusetts offers events for outdoor enthusiasts (singles, couples, and families welcome). Their Meetup page lists upcoming events.If you’re interested more in education and learning, check these Resources for Jewish Seniors in Greater Boston. There is a long list of organizations offering classes, and you’re sure to find something to catch your interest.No matter what you do, enjoy the world the Lord created and have fun!

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2016 Fundraising CampaignOur 2016 Fundraising campaign is underway and continues until the end of our

fiscal year on June 30th. You can view the progress toward our goal in the chart below, on the website, or in the Temple lobby. Please help keep TBA vibrant, to keep our Jewish community prosperous now and for future generations. You can mail your donation to the office or donate online on the www.tbanashua.org web site. Thank you for your support.

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During Friday evening and Saturday morning services, Memorial prayers will be recited for the following:

Community

June 3 & 4 Harold Mosher, father of Lisa PorterJames Allen Klain, brother of Matthew KlainIrma Badillo, mother of Mark LieblingRaynard Braverman, father of Marlene GroskyWilliam Cohen, father of Myra KrulikSamuel Goldman, grandfather of Barry SackSidney I. Kessler, husband of Lillian KesslerDr. Jean Rothenberg, grandmother of Daniel GrossmanEleanor Savett, grandmother of Rabbi Jonathan Spira-SavettFred Sznicer, uncle of Liliane SznycerMaurice Baker, grandfather of Lauren DonovanDr. Robert Rothenberg, grandfather of Daniel GrossmanLotte Elkeles Treitel, mother of Robert Treitel, Nancy

Moore & Debbie NoiseuxMichael Schenker, father of Karl SchenkerSuzanne Freedman, mother of Marcia FeldmannDina Schwartz, grandmother of Cheryl LieblingMax Kohn Freda Gordon Samuel Danis Rebecca Edelstein Gertrude Movshovitz Francis Sudhalter Boris Zukerfein Jennie Wigrizer Isaac D. Winograd

June 10 & 11 Murray Rubin, father of Lawrence RubinEileen B. Isgor, mother of Lisa ClaireJack Zeckel, father of Sandy DickensRosalyn Berkowitz, mother of Howard BerkeRoberta Grass, mother of Steven GrassMelvin H. Steinberg, father of Carole ShyavitzClara Rosenzweig, mother of Samuel RosenzweigFreida Shanok, great aunt of Jeffrey SchenkmanMuriel Racenstein, mother of Steven HaimeRonni Karlsberg, mother of Lauren DonovanAnne R. Holt, mother of David HoltYoung-Soon Kang, brother of Chong-Cha K. TreitelLillian Stearns, mother of Marsha GeyerRobert Winer, father of Heather WinerRosa Bornstein, great aunt of Liliane SznycerMary Brownfield, grandmother of Larry GolubNathan Brody, father of David BrodyNorma Stern, mother of Karen HermanShirley R. Cohen Barnett Kligerman Isadore Movshovitz Max S. Newman Dora R. Rudman Abraham Levensen

June 17 & 18 Rabbi Avraham Freedman, father of David FreedmanLillian C. Shyavitz, mother of Joel ShyavitzBessie Yezersky, grandmother of Shirley LelchukIrving Banner, brother of Stanley BannerSadie Braun, mother of Joan BergerSarah Siegal, mother of Bertha ZallElias Banner, father of Stanley BannerSeymour Greenbaum, father of Carl GreenbaumGordon McGill, father of Kathy EisenbergMinnie Helfman Jennie Blankenberg John Cohen Sadie Danis Garbriel Masry Helene Stein Harry Partin Leo Saller Louis Albert Stone Celia Wolfson

June 24 & 25 Myrna Feldmann, mother of Robert FeldmannRose Greenbaum, mother of Carl GreenbaumClaire Grossman, mother of Daniel GrossmanCharles Pastor, brother-in-law of Selma PastorJoan Weiss, mother of Jeffrey WeissSolomon Freedman, great grandfather of Steven HaimeLisa Schoen, aunt of Karl SchenkerTemma Rubenstein, mother-in-law of Howard PriceDorothy Grasso, mother of Betsy FranksMary Chmelnitsky, great-grandmother of

Rabbi Jonathan Spira-SavettSol Rubenstein, father-in-law of Howard PriceSamuel Speyer, father of Jane WeberNettie Davis Theodore S. Gold Steven L. Goldberg Joseph Dishler Aaron Harkaway Jack S. Neidorff Ida Shapiro Robert Smith

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General Fund

DONORS IN HONOR OFAnn Ackerman Carol Kaplan & Alan SilbovitzCarol Kaplan Courtney BryantShirley Lelchuk Scott Silver & Lauren HowardHarriet & Herb Shanzer Rena & Ernie PerelmuterHarriet & Herb Shanzer Carole & Joel Shyavitz

DONORS IN MEMORY OFFinkelstein Family Robert GinsbergHarriet & Herb Shanzer Stuart Lewis

donations in lovinG memory oF ronni KarlsberG

Liliane Sznycer & Abner Taub Stephanie & Mike Rosenblum Becky & Alan Green Helen Honorow & Bill Barry Eileen & Ben Freedman Noreen Leibson & Mitch Wolper

rabbi’s discretionary FundDeb & Len Waldman in honor of birth of grandson, Benjamin August WaldmanTammy & Travis Bryant in honor of Courtney’s baby naming Carol Mann-Cohen & Richard Cohen in appreciation Harriet & Herb Shanzer in appreciationShelly Goren in honor of granddaughter, Courtney’s baby naming

We Gratefully Acknowledge Your Contributions

Community

Yahrzeit DonationsFred Alter for father, Murray B. AlterAbner Taub for grandmother, Lena TaubPearl Kern for son, Dr. Richard KernBruce Dorner for father, Richard DornerDavid Deifik for brother, Joel DeifikRobert Weisman for sister, Lena WeismanDiane Toth for husband, Bernard Toth & friend,

Ann SunsteinNancy Cantor for parents, Maida & Russell SproulDotty Silber for mother-in-law, Edith SilberArthur Krulik for father, Edward KrulikLeon Goldstein for wife, Ronnie Goldstein & mother,

Gussie GoldsteinKerry Schneider for parents, Clarice &

Albert SchoenbergerPearl Kern for mother-in-law, Olga KerenyiBarbara Garnick for mother, Beatrice Tubin &

grandfather, Hyman TubinEsther Rosenzweig for father, Abraham LandauDaniel Grossman for grandparents, Drs. Jean &

Robert RothenbergMurray Deutsch for mother, Helen DeutschSam Rosenzweig for mother, Clara Rosenzweig

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