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Everything
Vol. 90, No. 4
Emanuel
March/April 2015 • Adar/Nisan/Iyyar 5775
FROM THE RABBI
You Are Cordially Invited
To Attend a Family Friendly
Seder: A Meal with Purpose,
Spiritual Supplements —
Wiring Ourselves for Freedom
Bon Voyage Celebration
for
M
atzah and Maror come at the
start of the Passover feast. They provide a curious
appetizer: the sharp and bitter and the simple and crisp.
What an odd way to stimulate the appetite! The maror
serves an important purpose: to clear the spiritual palate.
When Moses came to the Israelite community to announce
their upcoming rescue from freedom, they did not listen
to him, the Torah explains, from “shortness of breath and
hard labor.” The term Kotzer Ruah which means “shortness
of breath” can also be read as “stunted spirit.” The Israelites, so long accustomed to living as slaves, had lost the
ability to sense the possibility of freedom, to even imagine
what it might be like, to aspire for anything else than abject
survival.
Researchers studying recovering crack cocaine addicts
noted that the victims, over time, suffered the closing
of the neural pathways that communicate any pleasure,
food, touch, anything but the charge of pleasure from the
drug. Not only did they experience the overwhelming
intensity of the drug, their brains had shut down all other
avenues to experience joy or pleasure. But, when some
subjects stopped using, and began the path to recovery,
they slowly regained the ability to sense other sources of
pleasure. Atrophied neural pathways reopened. Senses
were recovered.
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Judith Touger Fox
Director of Education,
The Emanuel Synagogue
As She
Cruises
Into
Retirement
Sunday, May 3, 2015
4:00 p.m. All On Board
Hors D’oeuvres
Farewell Presentation
Children’s Entertainment
Judaica Book Fair
and Desserts Galore
The Emanuel Synagogue
Inside This Issue…
Community of Prayer................................................. 2
Community of Learning.......................................... 10
Community of Caring.............................................. 12
Sisterhood................................................................. 14
Community of Action.............................................. 16
Brotherhood............................................................. 17
Donations................................................................. 19
Service Times/Calendar of Events.....................23-24
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PARTICIPATORY PRAYER / Tefilah
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
The View From Above… by Ira Henowitz
T
here is
much discussion of the
merits of having
leaders go up
to the “balcony space” on a
regular basis to
gain perspective
by viewing activities and events from
a different, more removed vantage
point. This concept inspires leaders
to take a fresh look at a situation
and look creatively and honestly at
the whole scenario or organization
so that a realistic assessment can be
made. This very idea encouraged me
to check out the “view from above”
recently to better assess and reflect
on much of what is happening at our
Emanuel. I’m delighted to share some
highlights of what I am seeing:
v Our Synagogue community is
buzzing with energy and life. Our
lay and professional leaders are
involved in the sacred work of The
Emanuel’s mission. It is a mission
to connect our members to each
other and to G-d by engaging in the
important acts of loving kindness
(Hesed), life-long learning (Talmud
Torah), participatory prayer (T’filah),
repairing the world (Tikkun Olam)
and love for the people and state of
Israel (Ahavat Yisrael).
v We are focused on building
meaningful relationships with each
other and with our larger community.
We recognize that we need to transform the model of a twentieth century
synagogue into a twenty-first century
covenantal & relational community
offering participants and members
of all ages meaning and purpose, belonging and blessing. We are working
hard at doing that through a variety
of entry points, face- to-face community building and organizing efforts,
intriguing programming, learning opportunities and participatory prayer.
v Our Board of Trustees is engaged
in important leadership development,
with outstanding guidance in particular from Aimee Close with United
Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
and our very own Regina Miller. The
leadership training is empowering
us to envision our bright future and
develop a leadership and vision plan
with necessary accountability, delegation and implementation. Recognizing that it is vital for our congregation to evolve, our governing body is
working diligently at addressing our
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The Emanuel Synagogue
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West Hartford, CT 06117
congregation’s challenges and striving
to work strategically on important
goals and objectives that will build on
The Emanuel’s rich ninety-six year
history in order to thrive for the next
ninety-six years.
v An increasing number of Emanuel members and prospective members
are coming through our open doors
to experience our multi-generational, purpose driven, mission focused
Jewish community that strives to be
authentic, inclusive and meaningful.
A growing number of Metro Hartford
Jews are coming together under the
proud banner of The Emanuel Synagogue to collaborate and communicate with each other as we continue to
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David J. Small......................................Rabbi...... rabbismall@emanuelsynagogue.org..... 115
Philip Lazowski...................Rabbi Emeritus...... jonahle@aol.com
Gerald B. Zelermyer............Rabbi Emeritus
Moshe Pinchover................. Ritual Director...... mpinch@emanuelsynagogue.org.......... 117
Sanford Cohn....................................Cantor...... cantorcohn@emanuelsynagogue.org.... 114
Judith T. Fox..................Education Director...... judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org......... 122
Myra Emrick........Synagogue Administrator...... myra@emanuelsynagogue.org.............. 112
Tahisha Durham.................Rabbi’s Assistant...... tahisha@emanuelsynagogue.org........... 110
The Emanuel Synagogue is affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR
oon after I
arrived here
at The Emanuel
over 15 years
ago, Joan Glazier, who was
at that time on
the voice faculty of the Hartt
School, University of Hartford, asked me to be the
cantorial coach for the new Pre-Cantorial Major that she helped designed.
Intended to more fully prepare potential candidates for post-graduate
cantorial schools, it was to be a sort
of double major in Voice and Judaic
Studies through the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies and
the Hartt School.
As adjunct faculty in this program,
I have had the privilege of imparting
my experience and expertise in syn-
agogue music and cantorial style to
a select few students enrolled in this
program. Unfortunately, two years
ago, the University voted to cut the
major, mainly for budgetary reasons.
But before they did, they had accepted an exceptional young man into the
program that I now have the good
fortune to coach.
Jacob “Jake” Greenberg, a native
of the Baltimore area, is a junior in
the Pre-Cantorial program. As part of
his requirements, Jake is planning to
lead a Friday evening service at The
Emanuel on Friday evening, April
17, at 6:00 p.m. During the service,
Jake will be blending many of the traditional sing-along melodies that our
regulars have grown so accustomed
to with some beautiful hazzanic
renderings of the nusah for Friday
evening. Jake has a rich and powerful
bass-baritone voice that interprets our
t’filot exquisitely.
Please come and give Jake a warm
Emanuel welcome and enjoy a very
special Friday evening service.
President’s Message, continued
From the Rabbi, continued
build a thriving, contemporary center
of Jewish life.
In order to become free, the House
of Israel needed not only to remove
themselves form the crushing environment of Egypt and slavery, but they
had to recover their sense of freedom,
dignity, hope and possibility. They
needed to whet their appetite for freedom. The bitter herb serves to cleanse
the palate, clear the sinuses and prepare the way for sensations associated
with free men and women: the matzah,
the wine, the Pesach offering and the
greens of spring. These freedom foods
act as supplements to stimulate our beings, to open us to new possibilities, to
engage our faith in redemptive change
and renewal in our personal lives and
in the wider world.
When we eat these foods at the
Seder in sequence, we are not merely
reenacting a scene from our past; we
are preparing our own spirits to open
the pathways of freedom. We open
our neural pathways, wiring ourselves
for Freedom. This year, when you eat
by Hazzan Sanford Cohn
S
In summary, the view from our
“balcony space” is encouraging despite contemporary challenges we and
the vast majority of American Jewish
congregations face. As we experience
the festive times of Purim and Passover, may we continue to come together and transform ourselves from
a collection of precious individuals
into a compelling, caring & inspiring
sacred community. Yes, as a kehilla
kedosha in which we create a very real
and profound sense of purpose and
meaning in our lives and in which we
can experience the presence of G-d in
each of us. I conclude by wishing you
and your loved ones a joyous Purim &
Passover!
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On February 6-8 we enjoyed a
very special weekend with Pizmon,
the co-ed a cappella ensemble from
Columbia University, Barnard College and the Jewish Theological
Seminary. All who attended any of the
events — the Shabbat evening service
and dinner, the Shabbat morning service, the Saturday night concert, or
the Sunday morning program with JTAwakenings — agree that, not only is
a group of musically talented students,
but absolutely delightful young Jewish
men and women. Each one has a knack
for engaging young and old alike in
their special brand of Jewish music,
and each one was a pleasure to be with.
We thank the Fishman Family
Fund for providing the necessary financial support, Michalee Merritt and
her super committee of volunteers,
and the host families who housed and
fed the group. And, of course, a huge
Todah Rabah to Synagogue Administrator for overseeing so many details
for the entire weekend. Kol HaKavod
to all!
the bitter herb, crunch the matzah,
drink the wine, try to absorb the immediate sensory information; envision
the intake of these items as stimulants
to spiritual growth and energy. A
world groaning with broken-ness is
waiting for our redemptive contributions. The Seder night we awaken to
a new sense of possibility, we prepare
ourselves to leave the narrows and find
our way to freedom, dignity and hope.
Hag Pesach Samayach!
— David J. Small
Mazel Tov!
Congratulations to…
Jeff and Gail Adler on the birth
of their granddaughter Layla
Grace Morabito
Laura Berlin and Fred Gladstone
on the marriage of their son
Michael to Shira Lahav
Preparing for Pesach: Helpful Guidelines
fruit juices with no additives; frozen (uncooked) vegetables
(for legumes see above); milk; butter; cottage cheese; cream
cheese; ripened cheeses such as cheddar (hard), muenster
(semi-soft) and Camembert (soft); frozen (uncooked) fruit
(with no additives); baking soda.
The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz (leaven)
during Pesah. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of the
hametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mekhirat hametz, is accomplished by appointing an agent, usually the rabbi, to
handle the sale. It is valid and legal transfer of ownership.
At the end of the holiday, the agent arranges for the reversion of ownership of the now-permitted hametz. If ownership of the hametz was not transferred before the holiday,
the use of this hametz is prohibited after the holiday as well
(hametz she-avar alav ha-Pesah).
Since the Torah prohibits the eating of hametz during
Pesah, and since many common foods contain some admixture of hametz, guidance is necessary when shopping and
preparing for Pesah.
During the eight days of Pesah, hametz cannot lose its
identity in an admixture. Therefore, the minutest amount
of hametz renders the whole admixture hametz and its use
on Pesah is prohibited. However, during the rest of the
year, hametz follows the normal rules of admixture, i.e., it
loses its identity in an admixture of one part hametz and
sixty parts of non-hametz (batel be-shishim). This affords us
the opportunity to differentiate between foods purchased
before and during Pesah.
What follows is a general guideline. However, your
rabbi should be consulted when any doubt arises. Kosher
le-Pesah labels that do not bear the name of a rabbi or one
of the recognized symbols of rabbinic supervision, or which
are not integral to the package, should not be used without
consulting your rabbi.
B. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesah label if
purchased before or during Pesah: Fresh fruits and vegetables (for legumes see above), eggs, fresh fish and fresh
meat.
C. The following foods require a kosher le-Pesah label if
purchased before or during Pesah: All baked products
(matzah, cakes, matzah flour, farfel, matzah meal, and any
products containing matzah); canned or bottled fruit juices
(These juices are often clarified with kitniyot which are not
listed among the ingredients. However, if one knows there
are no such agents, the juice may be purchased prior to Pesah without a kosher le-Pesah label; canned tuna (since tuna,
even when packed in water, has often been processed in
vegetable broth and/or hydrolyzed protein-however, if it is
known that the tuna is packed exclusively in water, without
any additional ingredients or additives, it may be purchased
without a kosher le-Pesah label); wine; vinegar; liquor; oils;
dried fruits; candy; chocolate flavored milk; ice cream; yogurt and soda.
D. The following processed foods (canned, bottled or
frozen), require a kosher le-Pesah label if purchased during
Pesah: milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk products,
spices, coffee, tea, and fish, as well as all foods listed in
Category C.
PROHIBITED FOODS
Prohibited foods include the following: leavened bread,
cakes, biscuits, crackers, cereal, coffees containing cereal
derivatives, wheat, barley, oats, spelt, rye, and all liquids
containing ingredients or flavors made from grain alcohol.
Most Ashkenazic authorities have added the following
foods (kitniyot) to the above list: rice, corn, millet, legumes
(beans and peas; however, string beans are permitted). The
Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permissible. Some
Ashkenazic authorities permit, while others forbid, the use
of legumes in a form other than their natural state, for example, corn sweeteners, corn oil, soy oil. Sephardic authorities permit the use of all of the above. Consult your rabbi
for guidance in the use of these products.
DETERGENTS: If permitted during the year, powdered
and liquid detergents do not require a kosher le-Pesah label.
MEDICINE: Since hametz binders are used in many pills,
the following guidelines should be followed: If the medicine is required for life sustaining therapy, it may be used
on Pesah. If it is not for life sustaining therapy, some authorities permit, while others prohibit. Consult your rabbi.
In all cases, capsules are preferable to pills.
DISHES AND UTENSILS
Kashering of Utensils: The process of kashering utensils depends on how the utensils are used. According to
halakhah, leaven can be purged from a utensil by the same
process in which it was absorbed in the utensil (ke-voleo
kakh poleto). Therefore, utensils used in cooking are kashered by boiling, those used in broiling are kashered by fire
and heat, and those used only for cold food are kashered by
rinsing.
PERMITTED FOODS
A. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesah label if
purchased prior to Pesah: unopened packages or containers of natural coffee without cereal additives (However,
be aware that coffees produced by General Foods are not
kosher for Passover unless marked KP); sugar, pure tea (not
herbal tea); salt (not iodized); pepper; natural spices; frozen
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D. Glassware: Authorities disagree as to the method for
kashering drinking utensils. One opinion requires soaking
in water for three days, changing the water every 24 hours.
The other opinions requires only a thorough scrubbing
before Pesach, or putting them through a dishwasher.
E. Dishwasher: After not using the machine for a period
of 24 hours, a full cycle with detergent should be run.
F. Electrical Appliances: If the parts that come into
contact with hametz are removable, they can be kashered
in the appropriate way (if metal, follow the rules for metal
utensils). If the parts are not removable, the appliance cannot be kashered. (All exposed parts should be thoroughly
cleaned.)
G. Tables, Closets and Counters: If used with hametz,
they should be thoroughly cleaned and covered, and then
they may be used.
H.Kitchen Sink: A metal sink can be kashered by thoroughly cleaning and then pouring boiling water over it. A
porcelain sink should be cleaned and a sink rack used. If,
however, dishes are to be soaked in a porcelain sink, a dish
basin must be used.
I. Hametz and Non-Passover Utensils: Non-Passover
dishes, pots and hametz whose ownership has been transferred, should be separated, locked up or covered, and
marked in order to prevent accidental use.
A. Earthenware (china, pottery, etc.) may not be kashered.
However, fine translucent chinaware which has not been
used for over a year may be used if scoured and cleaned in
hot water.
B. Metal (wholly made of metal) Utensils Used in Fire
(spit, broiler) must first be thoroughly scrubbed and
cleansed and then made as hot as possible. Those used for
cooking or eating (silverware, pots) must be thoroughly
scrubbed and cleaned and completely immersed in boiling
water. Pots should have water boiled in them which will
overflow the rim.
The utensils should not be used for a period of at least
24 hours between cleaning and the immersions of boiling
water. Metal baking utensils cannot be kashered.
C. Ovens and Ranges: Every part that comes in contact
with food must be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned. Then,
oven and range should be heated as hot as possible for a
half hour. If there is a broil setting, use it. Self-cleaning
ovens should be scrubbed and cleaned and then put
through the self-cleaning cycle. Continuous ovens must be
kashered the same way as regular ovens.
Microwave Ovens, which do not cook the food by
means of heat, should be cleaned, and then a cup of water
should be placed inside. Then the oven should be turned
on until the water disappears. A microwave oven that has a
browning element cannot be kashered for Pesach.
Selling Hametz
The Torah instructs that in observing Pesach all leaven must be removed from one’s home or destroyed. To protect against
excessive waste and financial hardship, the Rabbis permit the individual to sell hametz to a non-Jew until Passover is complete. It is traditional at that time to make a contribution to the Maot Hittim, the Passover Fund, which helps needy Jews
purchase the necessities to celebrate Pesach and helps other hungry and disadvantaged people.
The transfer of agency to Rabbi David J. Small may be done in person, but if this is impossible, please mail or bring in the
following declaration to The Emanuel Synagogue office by Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
Selling Hametz Declaration/Passover Fund Contribution
I,
, empower and permit Rabbi David J. Small to act in my
stead and in my behalf to sell all hametz (leaven) possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly, and
to lease all places wherein the above products may be found, especially at the premises located at
. To this I affix my signature on this day.
SignatureDate
Enclosed is $
for the Emanuel Passover Fund.
cash
Thank you for supporting our efforts to feed the hungry!
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check.
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Emanuel Synagogue Selected for
Inclusion Initiative
Save the Date for Etty
A
pril 15, 2015 will be a special evening at Emanuel
Synagogue. The evening of April 15th is Erev Yom
HaShoah. As part of the evening service, which begins at
7:00 p.m., we will read from Megillat HaShoah, a special
Book of Remembrance of the Shoah. Following the Megillah reading, at 8:00 p.m. we will experience the Etty Play,
a one-woman show presented by Emanuel Visiting Artist
Susan Stein.
Etty is a touring one-woman play based on the diaries
and letters of Etty Hillesum, adapted and performed by
Susan Stein and Directed by Austin Pendleton.
Susan Stein’s adaptation
brings us to 1941 when
Esther “Etty” Hillesum, a
young Dutch Jewish woman,
is living in Amsterdam. Upon
the recommendation of her
therapist, Julius Spier, she
began a diary on 8 March
1941. The diaries take on
their own literary life, presenting both Etty’s growth
as a writer and her spiritual
transformation. As deportations begin, she prepares for
the three-day journey eastward. Etty digs deep into her
soul to understand this moment in history and roots out
any hatred or bitterness, believing that humanity is the best
and only solution for survival. Etty’s words, insights and
beliefs reach out from the Holocaust and allow us to see
the power of hope and individual thought in the most extreme circumstances. In her gentle yet forthright way, Etty
asks us not to leave her at Auschwitz but to let her have a
bit of a say in what she hopes will be a new world.
Using Etty Hillesum’s words, ettyplay inc encompasses
theatrical and educational experiences designed to challenge participants to reexamine assumptions about the
Holocaust and explore issues of resistance, human rights,
social justice and individual responsibility.
The mission of ettyplay inc is to use the writings of
Etty Hillesum to promote social justice, to challenge prejudice by examining the consequences of genocide and to
enable participants to explore their own personal stories
alongside Etty’s, as they consider their role in the struggle
for human rights.
Join us for the Connecticut premiere of this unique
dramatic presentation. Ettyplay has been performed on
three continents, including a performance at Yad Vashem.
Susan Stein is a dynamic and devoted artist and teacher. We look forward to welcoming Susan and Etty to the
Emanuel. We thank our supporting sponsors to date:
Emanuel Brotherhood and Emanuel Hevra Kadisha.
T
he Emanuel Synagogue is chosen, along with twelve
other leading Jewish congregations in the country,
to participate in the United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaism (USCJ) Ruderman Inclusion Action Community.
The USCJ Ruderman Inclusion Action Community is
a new leadership initiative that will guide us in plan and
implementation to fully allow people with disabilities and
their families to participate comfortably in thriving congregational life. We are excited to participate in this new
opportunity to continue building on our strong core belief
of inclusion and accessibility for all who wish to experience
and be part of our ninety-six year young, purpose driven,
multi-generational, egalitarian Emanuel Synagogue family.
We very much appreciate United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism for launching this initiative and thank the
Ruderman Family Foundation for providing the generous
grant to make this all possible.
Nancy Fichman, a fellow Emanuel Synagogue member,
educator and advocate for people with disabilities, will
serve as the lead liaison for our inclusion initiative and
her leadership in this important, strategic effort is greatly
appreciated. We also thank Rabbi Small along with the entire professional staff for their involvement and recognize
their efforts were instrumental in the successful application process.
Through the grant, USCJ will work with our congregation to develop a comprehensive vision and action plan
for greater inclusion. The goal is to create a fully accessible
Emanuel Synagogue congregation, where everything —
from the entryways to all of the building’s most important
and sacred spaces, from interactive educational programs
to participatory prayer services, from social activities to the
very attitudes of congregants and leaders — allow people
with disabilities and their families to fully engage in our
Synagogue community that strives to be caring, inspiring,
meaningful and welcoming. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting development that will include ways for
you to participate in this significant inclusion initiative for
The Emanuel.
Please Join Us for
Purim Services
Erev Purim – Wednesday Night – March 4/13 Adar
Maariv and Megillah Reading for all ages in
the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. All are invited
to come in costume. Groggers will be given out.
Purim Café: Evening ends with hamentaschen and
special desserts for all, sponsored by Sisterhood,
Brotherhood and the Minyonaires!
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Community of
LEARNING / Talmud Torah
SCHOOL NEWS
by Judith T. Fox, Director of Education
Shabbat Morning
March 21, 2015
Matan Sidur
O
ur Matan Sidur ceremony will
take place at a Shabbat Experience family service for all grades.
Each grade will lead a part of the service and our third graders will receive
their siddurim:
Samuel Bomzer
Alexander Hyams
Isaac Mahler
Madeline Makarewicz
Dror Ohad
Ethan Sloat
Emmet Spaeth
The following children who are
new to our school will also receive
Sidurim:
Shaye Fanning
Jason Forzano
Kiddush Sponsors
Andy Pinkes and Suzanne
Batchelor in honor of Ethan
Pinkes becoming a Bar Mitzvah
The Emanuel Sisterhood for
Sisterhood Shabbat
The family of Harry Rosenfeld
on his 90th Birthday
Lisa and Evan Berman, Barry
Snyder, and Brenda and Malcolm Berman in honor of Brett
Berman becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Becky and Jeff Azia in honor
of Abigail Azia becoming a Bat
Mitzvah
Alex and Bella Medvedovsky
in honor of Daniella Medvedovsky
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Gary Schulman and Jessica
Rubin in honor of Lillian Schulman
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Family Services in March/April:
March 7, 2015:
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Challahpalooza for preschool families – 11:00 am –
Early Childhood Center with Barbara Fink
Shabbat Club for grades 3-5 – 10:30 am –
Chapel with Karen Schlossberg
B’nai Mitzvah Club for grades 6&7 – 10:00 am –
Sanctuary with Alina Bricklin Goldstein and Esther Schlossberg
March 14, 2015:
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Mini Minyan for grades K-2 – 10:30 am –
Chapel with Debbie Mehlman
Torah Club for grade 3-5 – 10:00 am –
Chapel with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs
B’nai Mitzvah Club for grades 6&7 – 10:00 am –
Sanctuary with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs and Ilan Small
March 21, 2015:
• The Shabbat Experience – Matan Sidur family service – 9:00 am –
Sanctuary
March 28, 2015:
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Torah Club for grade 3-5 – 10:00 am –
Chapel with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs
B’nai Mitzvah Club for grades 6&7 – 10:00 am –
Sanctuary with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs and Ilan Small
April 24, 2015:
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Mini Minyan for grades K-2 – 10:30 am –
Chapel with Debbie Mehlman
Torah Club for grade 3-5 – 10:00 am –
Chapel with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs
B’nai Mitzvah Club for grades 6&7 – 10:00 am –
Sanctuary with Student Rabbi Philip Gibbs and Esther Schlossberg.
Family Programs in March/April:
March 22, 2015
• Matzah, Blocks and Beyond – Pesach for preschoolers
March 29, 2015
• Matzah and More – Pesach for families – Grade K-7 – 10:00 am
Please join us on Friday, April 3rd for morning
Minyan and Siyyum B’chor. Minyan begins at
7:00 a.m. and ends with a quick breakfast.
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Adult Education News
Starting Soon:
Thursday Afternoon Study Group
Starting April 30, 2015
The Book of Ruth: Facilitator: Judith
T. Fox. The class will meet on Thursday
afternoons from 3:45-4:30 p.m. from
April 30-May 28, 2015.
The Book of Ruth is a story of love,
marriage, friendship, and loyalty. For
more information, or to register, please
call Judith Fox at (860) 233-2774 or
email judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org.
Ongoing classes:
Natalie Ziplow Study Group
Facilitator: Rabbi David Small. This
series meets on Thursday mornings from
10:30 a.m.- noon in the Chapel Lobby.
A Sisterhood study group which includes text study, current events and
lively discussion.
For more information, please or to register call Judith Fox at (860) 233-2774
or email judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org.
Jewish Family Living Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
presenting:
“The Possible Dream”
“The Possible Dream” Deals with the
Personality of Today’s Sisterhood Membership
Participants:
Bonnie Lasker
The President:
The Busy Career Woman:Debbie Bettan
The Young Single Woman:
Renee Zetoff
The Retired Woman:
Emily Miller
The Average Housewife:
Randie Fierberg
The Widow:
Faith Helene
Each woman is portrayed and enveloped by SISTERHOOD.
The play portrays Sisterhood as a group of dedicated
volunteers who are enriching their lives Jewishly.
Directed by: Gloria Bein
Piano Accompaniment: Tara Shapiro
Love for Animals
Leads to Noah’s Ark
Collection
by Gloria Bein, Exhibit Chairperson
B
e sure to view the newest exhibit
in the Rose, David, and Ralph
Mitnick cases opposite the sanctuary.
A native of this area, Audrey Yanofsky
attended the Yeshiva on Cornwall St.,
whose class was the first to graduate
in the new building on Gabb Road.
She taught elementary classes to first
and third graders at Congregation
B’Nai Sholom in Newington and
Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshah in
Bloomfield.
Since she is a lover of all animals,
the study of Noah inspired her to
collect all Judaica relating to this
event. Our collector noted that this
section of the Bible taught her that
G_d could have destroyed the entire
world, but gave us one more opportunity to do “the right thing.” “That has
Invite your friends for an INSPIRATIONAL TREAT!
been the motto in my life,” she says,
“to always try to do the right thing.”
Because she became a collector,
she would visit gift shops during vacations, and if there was an item relevant to Noah’s Ark, she had to have
it. Friends and family began to add to
her memorabilia, and her collection
now includes music boxes, light houses, wind chimes, books, pieces from
Israel, a Shabbos candle holder, tzedaka boxes, and other knick-knacks.
An outstanding item is a little ark
which when opened, one may see all
the animals inside. Her favorite piece
is a colorful print hanging on the wall
of her kitchen which depicts Noah
and his wife standing on the ark, and
welcoming the dove with an olive
branch in its mouth. This informed
Noah that dry land was not far away.
Our collector interprets this as hope
and happiness, and the animals seem
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to have a look of love and winder in
their faces, wondering what this new
start will have in store for them all.
Another outstanding item is “Are we
There Yet?” which was purchased at a
craft fair in Cape Cod.
The exhibit will remain in the
cases throughout the summer until
the High Holidays when it will be
replaced by the works of Beth Goldberg, an artist in our own congregation. Ms. Goldberg, a native New
Yorker, was awarded her Masters in
Creative Art Therapy, and is a member of the National Honor Society
for Counselors. Although she has
consulted as an art therapist for various organizations, her first love is
painting. “Painting is the equivalent
of breathing,” she says. Her artwork
is diverse, but her specialty is abstract
mixed media. The materials used in
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Community of
CARING / Chesed
Emanuel’s B’nai Mitzvah
Brotherhood Catering Services
Lauren Mahler, daughter of
Seth and Christine Mahler,
granddaughter of Stuart
and Irene Mahler, will
become a Bat Mitzvah on
March 7, 2015
Available to cater your event for the coming year!
U
nder the direction of master cook Saul
Shemkovitz, we prepare the finest food delights
for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Kiddush spreads and many
other occasions.
Our kugel, egg salad, and tuna salad are the most
scrumptious tasting in West Hartford. Bookings for
the coming year are going fast.
If you have an event coming up, please send an
email to Saul at sshemkov@gmail.com or call him at
860-280-1457 for menus and prices.
All food preparation is done in-house.
Proceeds to benefit the shul and other worthy
Jewish causes.
Sarah Murphy, daughter of
Rick and Rochelle Murphy,
will become a Bat Mitzvah on
March 14, 2015
Korey Dinowitz, son of Kevin
Dinowitz and Karen Zelman,
will become a Bar Mitzvah on
March 28, 2015.
Nehama
We extend heartfelt condolences and
support to the families of:
Samuel Wilder, son of Andrew
and Deborah Wilder, will
become a Bar Mitzvah on
April 25, 2015.
Lois Silverman, mother of Isaac and Laurie
Silverman
Evelyn Kaplan Weinstein, mother of Morton L.
Weinstein and Stacy R. Nerenstone, M.D.
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Goldberg’s work include collage, acrylic, watercolor, newspaper, yarn, tissue paper, wax, rice paper, corrugated board,
and sandpaper.
She has won many awards for her art, including Awards
of Excellence, Award of Creativity, and “Woman of Distinction in the Arts.” Her work has appeared in most of the
prestigious galleries on New York State.
Assisting Gloria Bein in the set-up of the exhibit were
Ona Mastronarde, Joy Platt, Toby Sidrane, Pam Simon,
and Elaine Smith.
Barry Pattison
Eric Leighton, father of Ruth and Steve Graff
Sylvia Gordon
Rabbi Howard Meridy M.D.
Melvin Bloom, father of Ron and Cheryl Bloom
Louis Gold, father of Laura and Brian Becker
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6th Annual Interfaith Hunger Seder
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 ~ 4:30-6:00 pm
Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut (JFACT)
Invite Elected Officials, Staff and
the General Public to the
Connecticut State Capitol
Old Judiciary Room, 3rd Floor
Seating is limited, RSVP is required by March 25th to
JFACThungerseder@gmail.com or (860)727-5789.
Sponsors (as of 2/6/15): Byadeynu, The Emanuel Synagogue Social Action
Committee, The Conference of Churches, JCPA, JCRCs of Jewish Federations of
Greater Hartford and New Haven and MAZON.
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News from the Library
News from the Sisterhood
by Beth Katten
by Bonnie Lasker
I
J
hope that everyone is getting ready for Purim and Pesach
and hopefully by the time you read this newsletter, a lot
of the snow has started to melt. It has been a long winter,
but it is now time to look forward to the Spring and the
Spring festivals.
Please come to the library to take out Purim or Pesach
books. For the month of March, a large collection of
children’s Purim books are being highlighted on top of
the book shelves where the children’s books are housed.
In April, Pesach books will be highlighted.
We also have many adult books on Pesach, holidays in
general and Pesach cookbooks.
anuary 17, 2015 was a special day for Sisterhood — it
was Sisterhood Shabbat. Judy Silver was our Lay Rabbi
and as in the past did a wonderful job. The complete service was done by past and present Sisterhood members.
Such a wonderful day to see the celebration of women’s
contributions to our congregation. Kiddush was sponsored
by Sisterhood. Special thanks to all my Sisterhood sisters
for all their help.
January and February were quiet months for the sisterhood. Things pickup in March with the following events:
Borrow by Email!
You can send your book requests to library@emanuel
synagogue.org. Include the title, author and your name,
email address and phone number. If you are looking for
a book on a specific subject matter, please email me that
request too. If we do not have the book in our library, I can
try to get it for you elsewhere. I will sign the book out to
you and leave it for you on the library desk with your name
on it for pick up at your convenience. I will answer emails
when I am in the library (usually Tuesday, Thursday or
Sunday afternoons). We even have videos — VHS & DVD!
Also, please send me an email if you have a book to
recommend that we should purchase for the Library. We
are always looking for good recommendations.
• March 22, 2015 – Creative Escapes Tea & Talk @
Farmington Valley Arts Center
December Minyonaire Breakfast Sponsors
Seymour Melnick, Yahrzeit of father, Morris Melnick
Rick and Betsy Herz, in honor of Daniel Herz becoming
a Bar Mitzvah
Renee Neikrie and Family, in memory of brother and
son, Lenny
Jay D. Smith, Yahrzeit of Irving Smith and Ben Haiblum
Charles and Jill Schein, in honor of Jillian Schein
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Rabbi David Small, Yahrzeit of father, Mendel Small
Gloria Bein, Yahrzeit of husband, Irving Bein
Dr. Jerry Silverman, Yahrzeit of wife, Gail Silverman
Eleanor Henken, Yahrzeit of husband, E. Marvin Henken
• March 7, 2015 – Gertrude K Claire Shabbat Book
Review
• April 26, 2015 – Vendor Showcase
Judaica Shop News
S
pring is just around the corner and with spring comes
Passover. The first seder this year is Friday, April 3rd.
The gift shop is featuring all of our Passover items with
a 25%discount. We have seder and matzah plates, Elijah
and Miriam cups, charoset dishes, Shabbat candlesticks
and candles, Haggadahs, matzoh covers and many more
items for your seder table. Stop by on Sundays when your
children are in religious school or during the week when
the synagogue office is open. If you should need a certain
amount of haggadahs for each person at your seder, call
Lisa at (860) 232-1665 so she can special order them for
you.
Browse the shop for a new kippah or tallis or any gift
item you may need — new home, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, weddings and hostess gifts. We carry a large selection of merchandise and we can also special order.
Happy Pesach!!
— Lisa Tesser and Debbie Bettan
Gertrude K. Clare Sisterhood
Book Review Reminder
January Minyonaire Breakfast Sponsors
The next book review is scheduled
for March 7, 2015, at the home of
Marsha Wolfberg, 245 Oliver Way
in Bloomfield at which time Edith
Kraimer will be reviewing Love and
Treasure by Ayelet Waldman.
Mel Spivak, Yahrzeit of mother, Vivian Spivak
Andrew and Suzanne Pinkes, in honor of Ethan Pinkes
becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Rena Miller, in memory of son, Eric Miller
Eleanor Henken, in memory of brother, Dr. Herbert Covel
Joseph Bacher, in memory of brother, Bob
Evan and Lisa Berman, in honor of Brett Berman
becoming a Bar Mitzvah
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Community of
ACTION / Tikkun Olam
B’YADEYNU NEWS
by Risa Davidson and Janet Wallens, Co-Chairs
P
lease Save the Date: The B’Yadeynu and Chesed committees will hold
our third progressive Shabbat dinner on May 1st. We will meet in small
groups at various homes for dinner at 6:00pm. Then we will all gather for
Friday evening services at synagogue at 8:00pm. Following that we will enjoy
an Oneg Shabbat with delightful desserts prepared by B’Yadeynu and Chesed
committee members. If you would like to volunteer to host a dinner or
would like to be invited to a dinner feel free to contact one of the committee
chairs: Risa Davidson at 860-236-8889, Janet Wallans at 860-278-4596 or
Gail Rappaport at 860- 521-9301.
Members of our synagogue lead monthly Friday Shabbat services at the
Hebrew Home. This is our eleventh season of sharing Shabbat joy with
residents of the Hebrew Home. Services are scheduled for the third Friday
of the month from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Please mark your calendars for the
following dates: March 20th and April 17th. Emanuel Synagogue
members of all ages, their friends and family are encouraged to participate in any of these warm-hearted
and spirited services. There is opportunity to
contribute creatively and in Hebrew or English.
Everyone present is greatly appreciated at each
service! For more information, contact The
Emanuel Synagogue, 860-236-1275, and they
will put you in touch with Pamela Garry.
Selma and Barbara enjoy water aerobics.
Engaging PEoPlE. ComfortablE living. CulturE of sErviCE.
Rain or shine, SummerWood residents have a wealth of complimentary activities
to choose from including programs and classes at the Mandell JCC. To learn more
about this award-winning senior living community call 860-523-3808 or
visit the website at www.hoffmansummerwood.org.
160 Simsbury Road, West Hartford
www.hoffmansummerwood.org
A member of the Hebrew Health Care family.
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If you would like to
sponsor a Shabbat
Kiddush, please
contact Myra
Emrick at (860)
236-1275 or myra@
emanuelsynagogue.org
News From The
BROTHERHOOD by Don Miller
Upcoming Brotherhood
Events:
March 4 – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. –
Purim Café
March 8 – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. –
Brotherhood Town Hall
Breakfast Meeting with State
Senator Beth Bye, CT State
Representatives Brian Becker
and Andy Fleischmann.
April 12 – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. –
Brotherhood Breakfast with
Speaker Lara Bomzer, Elder
Law Attorney
April 18 – Brotherhood Shabbat
May 3 – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. –
Brotherhood Breakfast with
Speaker Yeschiel Marcus,
Jaffa Institute
Brotherhood Programming is subject
to additions and changes. Watch the
weekly “What’s Happening at The
Emanuel Synagogue…” email every
Tuesday, check the synagogue website
and watch for flyers in the mail for up
to date information.
Are you a Brotherhood member?
If you are, we welcome you back
for another great year! If not, please
consider becoming one today. Have
you become a new member of the
Emanuel, within the last 6 months?
If so, your first year of Brotherhood
membership is free. The Emanuel
Brotherhood recently earned the
Federation of Jewish Men’s Club
“QUALITY CLUB AWARD” in
recognition of planning and executing
great programs and supporting the
FJMC national mission. By joining
the Brotherhood, you too can become
part of this dynamic organization and
also enjoy the benefits of a participant, including the fostering of interpersonal relationships which could
have a positive impact on your job
and at home.
Emanuel Brother Endowment
Fund
Do you wish to memorialize a
yahrzeit? Is a special birthday or anniversary in your family? Is there a Bar/
Bat Mitzvah to commemorate? Whatever the occasion, consider donating
to the Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood Endowment Fund. Contributions may be made to the Emanuel
Brotherhood Endowment Fund for
the future benefit of the Emanuel
Synagogue and its members. All
tax-deductible donations to this fund
should be payable to the Emanuel
Synagogue Brotherhood Endowment
Fund.
For any Brotherhood Information,
contact Don Miller at donmiller@
kualumni.org.
Brotherhood Breakfast Speakers
and Sponsors
Thank you to the following Breaker Sponsors
who attended the Evan Mackey’s presentation
on October 12, 2014:
Gloria Bein and Lisa Feigenbaum, in
honor of Gloria’s 206th Haftorah on Sukkot
Ori Claire, in honor of my son Garrett’s
first semester at Univ. of Maine
Harold Cohen, in honor of Naomi Cohen
getting her Associates degree
Sam Cohn, in honor of the birthdays of
Susan Cohn, Marshall Cohn & Gail
Rappaport, and in memory of Eileen
Cohn and David P. Rappaport
Gerry Field, in honor his parents Arnold
and Selma Field’s 74th Wedding
Anniversary
Barry Feigenbaum, in honor of Evan
Mackey
Rabbi Philip Lazowski, in memory of my
father
Bob Levine, in honor of all the IDF soldiers
Ken Malley, in honor of Evan Mackey
Peter Mehlman, in honor of the Brotherhood
Don Miller, in honor of Evan Mackey
Renee Neikrie, in honor of my family and
a most happy and healthy 5775
Richard Simons, in memory of Russell
Simons
Saul Shemkovitz, in honor of Evan Mackey
and the IDF
Renee Zetoff, in honor of Evan Mackey
Thank you to the following Breakfast Sponsors
who attended Dr. Menzoian’s presentation on
November 16, 2014:
Jeff Adler, in honor of the birth of our
granddaughter Layla Grace
Brian Becker, in honor of The Brotherhood’s 20th Anniversary
Sam Cohn, in honor of my daughter Sarah
Cohn’s birthday
Barry Feigenbaum, in honor of the
Brotherhood’s 20th Anniversary
Dan Fine, in honor of Retirement
Meyer and Sheila Frankel, in honor of my
daughter’s upcoming book, War Dogs
Marvin and Helen Goldberg, in honor of
our grandchildren
Doug Ginsberg, in honor of the Brotherhood Breakfast and Speaker Program
Jeff Kaimowitz, in honor of Gloria Bein’s
94th birthday
Liz Kempinski, in memory of Abraham
Kempinski
Stuart and Sheryl Kopel, in honor of Gail
and Jeff Adler’s new granddaughter Layla
Grace Morbito
Randie and Eliot Fierberg, in memory of
Lester Pahuskin on his yahrtzeit
Stan and Emily Lebovitz-Miller, in
memory of father Jacob Lebovitz on his
yahrzeit
Mark Gordan, in honor of Evan Mackey
Ken Malley, in honor of the Brotherhood
Stuart Kopel, in honor of the Jewish
New Year
Stu Mahler, in honor of children and
grandchildren
Jeff Kaimowitz, in memory of Robert
Palter
Don Miller, in honor of Brian Becker our
first Brotherhood President
Judy and Allen Kronick, in honor of our
grandson, Joshua, beginning his sophomore year of high school
Peter Mehlman, in honor of the our new
mini minyan for children
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Brotherhood, continued
The Brotherhood Invites You to Attend Our
Town Hall Breakfast Meeting
Sunday, March 8th at 9:00 a.m.
at the Emanuel Synagogue
Saul Pasternack, in honor of Ken Malley’s
Keeper of the Flame Award
Jeff Renert, in honor of Susan Renert
Nursing Honor Society St. Joseph
University
Neal and Sarah Rubinfeld, in honor of
Jonathan, Jordan, Jake, and Josh
Anne and Saul Shemkovitz, in honor our
son Jacob’s 30th birthday
Howard Smith, in honor of Good Health
to All
Meet Elected Officials:
Brian Becker, CT State Representative
Andy Fleischmann, CT State Representative
Beth Bye, CT State Senator
Gerald Sperber, in honor of my
grandchildren
Sharon Lea Sperling, in honor of Bryan’s
children
Bob Tellar, in honor of the re-election of
Brian Becker
An opportunity to engage with our
leaders and ask important questions
that impact our community.
Everyone is invited to attend thi free event.
Buffet Breafast served
at 9am. No need to
RSVP.
For more information,
contact
donmiller@kualumni.org
Bill Zeldis, in honor of my granddaughter’s
Engagement
Thank you to the following Breakfast Sponsors
who attended Jeffrey Noll’s presentation of
College Planning CT on January 11, 2015:
Steve Barshay, in honor of a very happy secret
Myra Emrick, in memory of Jack
Gladstone
Eric Goldberg, in honor of the World
Wide Wrap
Jonathan Goodman, in honor of Bill
Goodman
Norman Hecht, in honor of the cold
weather
Judy and Allen Kronick, in honor of our
grandson, Joshua Kronick becoming a
life guard.
Mark Luster, in honor of granddaughters
Alex and Sophie
Ken Malley, in honor of Jeffrey Noll
Pete Mehlman, in honor of our
Brotherhood
Don Miller, in honor of Saul Shemkovitz
and the Brotherhood Cooking Crew
Jeffrey Noll, in honor of the Brotherhood
Philip Schlossberg, in honor of the January
birthdays of children, Esther and Aaron
Saul Shemkovitz, in honor of my
anniversary December 27th
Isaac E. Silverman, in memory of Lois
Silverman
Carolyn Sorkin, in memory of Hettie Frank
Jerry Sperber, in honor of grandchildren
Bob Tellar, in honor of granddaughter
Emily making high honors
Jeremy Weingast, in honor of the
Brotherhood
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DONATIONS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE
ADULT EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of
SAMUEL S. SCHOEN
by Harry & Roberta Berry
SYLVIA GORDON
by Jay D. Smith
ART FUND
In Memory of
My beloved mother’s yahrzeit
by Sherry Banks Cohn
BROTHERHOOD FUND
In Memory of
Beloved mother of ISAAC SILVERMAN
by The Emanuel Brotherhood
Wishing Good Health to
DEBBIE MEHLMAN
by The Emanuel Brotherhood
JEAN CHAMEIDES
by The Emanuel Brotherhood
BUILDING FUND
In Memory of
Your beloved uncle LAZAR LAPIDUS
by Larry & Loretta Levy
CAMP AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
In Honor of
HARRY ROSENFELD’s 90th birthday
by Helen Weisel & Family
CAMP RAMAH FUND
In Memory of
MALCOLM WAXLER
by Annette & Seymour Gavens
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Karen, Philip, Esther & Aaron Schlossberg
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of
CANTOR COHN
by Alan H. & Faye Rosenthal
CANTOR COHN for his support during the
loss of my beloved uncle SAM BORIS
by Faith Helene
by Joy Platt
CANTOR COHN for his support in preparing
BENJAMIN for his bar mitzvah
by Mark & Michalee Merritt
CANTOR COHN on the occasion of DANIEL
HERZ’S bar mitzvah
by Rick & Betsy Herz
CANTOR COHN for his support during our
loss
by Robyn & Harry Weller, Judith &
Michael Farber
In Honor of
CANTOR COHN’S special birthday
by Judd & Bella Fink
The birth of ELIANA GRACE MERIN to
ANDREA & JONATHAN MERIN
by Sharon Lea Sperling
STAN’s special birthday
by Stan & Emily Lebovitz Miller
In Memory of
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Bruce & Susan Bergman
by Elizabeth Tovian
by Jerry & Geri Kaizer
by Michael & Carolyn Levine
by Michael & Cora Altschuler
by Renee Neikrie
by Robert & Sandra Rudnicki
by Sharon Lea Sperling
by Stan & Emily Lebovitz Miller
by Syd & Jan Elkin
FAY E WACHTEL
by William & Muriel Zeldis
Beloved mother ANN MILLER on her yahrzeit
by Stan & Emily Lebovitz Miller
CARING FUND
In Honor of
HARRY ROSENFELD’s special birthday
by Norman & Lois Bower
by Joan & Leonard Glazier
EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
In Honor of
The birth of SPENCER REED LASKER
grandson of RICK & BONNIE LASKER
by Robert & Carolyn Isakson
The birth of RYDER LEVY son of TODD
& AMANDA LEVY grandson of LARRY &
LORETTA LEVY
by Robert & Carolyn Isakson
The birth of TALIA RUTH & CHANA
RACHEL daughters of MICHAEL & ELANA
SPERBER and granddaughters of JERRY &
BARBARA SPERBER
by Robert & Carolyn Isakson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of
MYRA EMRICK for providing meaningful and
appropriate opportunities for Jodi
by Tammy & Andy Selinger
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
IRIS & DON ROSENBERG’S 60th wedding
anniversary
by Beverly & Abe Glassman
SYLVIA & HARRY ROSENFELD on the birth
of grandson FREDERICK STEIN
by Helen Weisel
TRUDY & ALEX GOLDSTEIN’s 66th
wedding anniversary
by Marilyn & Brian Rothberg
HARRY ROSENFELD’s 90th birthday
by Moshe & Debbie Zwang
by Lisa & Sherman Cohen & Family
JONATHAN HARRIS becoming the newly
appointed Commissioner of the CT Dept. of
Consumer Protection
by Janet Wallans
GAIL & JEFF ADLER on the birth of their
granddaughter
by Rona Gollob
BENJAMIN & DANIELLE WU on the bat
mitzvah of their daughter SHOSHANA
by Renee Zeftoff
Harvey & Ellen Schiller on their anniversary
by Renee Zeftoff
RICHARD & BONNIE LASKER on the birth
of their grandson SPENCER REED
by Renee Zeftoff
In Appreciation of
RABBI SMALL and his family for their generous
hospitality
by Kate Greenberg & Matan Glazer
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In Memory of
The yahrzeit of MORRIS BUDKOFSKY
by Alan & Sharon Budkofsky
The yahrzeit of ALEX KAGAN
by Benjamin & Kayleen Goldstein
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Elliott & Meryl Rosenberg
Beloved mother SHIRLEY SPENCER
by Marsha Kamins
NATALIE LEBOVITZ
by Michael & Sandra Myers
ELLA FREED
by Myron Freed
ADOLPH FREED
by Myron Freed
PETER P. PRIMASON
by Nona Dorman
A. HARRY FLESCHER
by Robert & Joyce Flescher
DAVID SCHWARTZ
by Selma Schwartz
BOB FISHMAN
by Amy & David Kline
SYLVIA GORDON
by Janet Wallans
ERIC LEIGHTON
by Rona Gollob
GREEN BUILDING FUND
In Memory of
BENNY SCHWARTZ
by Selma Schwartz
LIBRARY FUND
In Appreciation of
SHARONE SMALL for her kindness and
gratitude
by Edith Kinas
by Gerald & Barbara Sperber
In Memory of
Beloved father SAMUEL LOUIS
MARKOWITZ
by Gertrude Horowitz
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Robert & Carolyn Isakson
MACY FUND
In Memory of
The NEWTOWN VICTIMS
by Norman & Linda Hecht
MINYONAIRES FUND
In Appreciation of
RABBI LAZOWSKI
by Elliott & Meryl Rosenberg
RABBI SMALL for his kind remarks at the aufruf
honoring MARC SLOAT and EMILY BECK
by William & Cookie Sloat
In Honor of
The b’not mitzvah of JILLIAN & NICOLE
SELIG
by Allen & Judith Kronick
HARRY ROSENFELD’s special birthday
by Faith Levy
In Memory of
Yahrzeit of mother in law IDA CANTER
by Barbara Canter
Beloved parents AARON & SARA KRAVSHIK
by Bella Fink
EDWARD HOLTZ
by Faith Levy
Our father BENJAMIN GARRY on his yahrzeit
& our mother ANN FRANK on her yahrzeit
by David & Pamela Garry
IDA & LOUIS LEVY
by Faith Levy
DAVID ROTHBART
by Jonathan Goldman
Beloved sister DORIS HOCHMAN
by Lillian Hochman
Beloved father LOUIS BRUNSWICK
by Lillian Hochman
LENNY NEIKRIE
by Renee Neikrie
All of our beloved family at yahrzeit
by Rhoda & Seymour Kaplan
SYLVIA GORDON
by Rhoda, Seymour & Lenny Kaplan
HELEN ROSENHOLTZ grandmother of
MYRA EMRICK
by Robert & Carolyn Isakson
DAVID FLESCHER
by Robert & Joyce Flescher
HARRY ZELMAN
by Steven & Ellen Zelman
beloved mother EVA RUTSTEIN
by Sylvia Cohen
LYNETTE Y. BASS
by Sylvia Cohen
LUCILLE BEYER OPAS
by The Flescher Family
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by The Emanuel Synagogue Minyonaires
Wishing Good Health to
BONNIE LASKER
by David & Merle Harris
MUSIC FUND
In Appreciation of
CANTOR COHN teaching adult education
classes
by Barbara Snyder
In Memory of
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Ann E. Rosenthal
by Barbara Snyder
by Beatrice Mitlak
by Bill & Anita Mancoll
by David & Arline Wolansky
by David & Pamela Garry
by Faith Helene
by Fried,Frank,Harris, Shriver &
Jacobson LLP
by Gerald & Barbara Sperber
by Jeffrey & Gail Adler
by Lotte Hershfield
by Mary Lou & Bill Cohn
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
by Michael & Sandra Myers
by Michael Birnbaum
by Myron E. & Ruth Frosh Weiner
by Richard & Denise Order
by Seymour & Judy Melnick
by The Merritt Family
by Ursula Marx
by Jay D. Smith
by Joanne & Saul Pasternack
by Michael & Carolyn Levine
PAUL WOLFBERG
by Mark Wolfberg
SARANNE FINDER
by Myron E. & Ruth Frosh Weiner
LOIS SILVERMAN
by Mr. & Mrs. Joel Cohen
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Memory of
Beloved parents RAYMOND & SADIE PRANT
HOFFMAN
by Harriet Carpenos
Open an Endowment
Fund with as little as
$1,000!
For more information,
please contact Myra
Emrick, Synagogue
Administrator, at The
Emanuel Synagogue
office at (860) 236-1275.
Beloved aunt & uncle JEAN PRANT COHEN
& SOL COHEN
by Harriet Carpenos
RABBI LAZOWSKI’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
In Honor of
The birth of LAYLA MORABITO
granddaughter of GAIL & JEFFREY ADLER
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
In Appreciation of
RABBI LAZOWSKI’s shiva service in memory of
our mother LEATRICE ETELIS
by Robyn & Harry Weller & Judith &
Michael Farber
In Memory of
ROSE MELNICK
by Lenora Rosenblum
Yahrzeit of CANTOR MAX L. KURZBERG
by Martin & Sylvia Lazarus
JOSEPH STEINBERG
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
Yahrzeit of PAULINE GOLDSTEIN
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
EVELYN WEINSTEIN
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
BERNARD SHAPIRO
by Steve & Sylvia Messinger
RUTH & SAMUEL MESSINGER
by Steve & Sylvia Messinger
MORRIS SHAPIRO
by Steve & Sylvia Messinger
GERTRUDE SHAPIRO
by Steve & Sylvia Messinger
My beloved husband BEN
by Sylvia Schloss
Wishing Good Health to
RUTH LAZOWSKI
by David & Merle Harris
by Harry & Roberta Berry
by Jeffrey & Gail Adler
by Marvin & Helen Goldberg
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
BONNIE LASKER
by Meyer & Sheila Frankel
RABBI SMALL’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND
In Appreciation of
RABBI SMALL
by Alan H. & Faye Rosenthal
by Joan Temkin
by Howard Whidden
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RABBI SMALL, thank you for helping me in my
hour of need
by Gerald & Jeanette Kalb
RABBI SMALL for his kindness
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
RABBI SMALL for all of his thoughtful guidance
by Jeffrey & Gail Adler
RABBI SMALL for all of his support in
BENJAMIN’s bar mitzvah
by Mark & Michalee Merritt
RABBI SMALL on the occasion of DANIEL
HERZ’s bar mitzvah
by Rick & Betsy Herz
RABBI SMALL for his kindness and support
during the loss of our beloved mother,
LEATRICE ETELIS
by Robyn & Harry Weller & Judith &
Michael Farber
In Honor of
SARAH SMALL’s special birthday
by Betty Meyer
HARRY ROSENFELD’s 90th birthday
by Janet Lassman
by Robert & Karen Ludgin
by Shirley Wachtel
ETHAN PINKES on his bar mitzvah
by Janet Lassman
BEA MITLAK on the bar mitzvah of her
grandson ADAM
by Muriel Poriss
SARAH SMALL’s special birthday
by Sharon Lea Sperling
In Memory of
Beloved daughter SUSAN MARGOLIS HYAMS
by Alice Margolis
My mother DOROTHY PARVEN
by Alvin Parven
Mother JESSIE ROSENTHAL
by Ann E. Rosenthal
My beloved father BENJAMIN SCHLOSS
by Barbara Nachtigal
My beloved husband MORTON BLUM
by Caryl Blum
My beloved father HARRY EDELSON
by Caryl Blum
Brother MARSHALL GREENSPON
by Claire Fegelman
Yahrzeit of ISRAEL GERROL
by David & Lisa Gerrol
SAUL HOROWITZ
by Gertrude Horowitz & Susan Aldrich
ROSE WEISS
by Joseph & Arlene Weiss
Beloved father LOUIS BRUNSWICK
by Lillian Hochman
Yahrzeit of my beloved mother SALLY D.
RAGATSKY
by Marcia Robbins
Yarhzeit of our beloved husband & father JACK
S. SOLOMON
by Marjorie Solomon, Doreen and Faith
Yahrzeit of son in law MICHAEL COHN
by Marjorie Solomon, Doreen and Faith
The yahrzeit of mother & grandmother SOPHIE
LIPNICK KAGAN
by Marjorie, Doreen & Faith Solomon
Our beloved parents GEORGE & IDA SIMON
AND SANDRA GOLDMAN
by Mel & Carrie Simon
BERNARD ROSENBERG
by Milton & Rita Rosenberg
Beloved father DAVID STONER
by Morton & Lee Oberstein
Beloved sister ROSE OBERSTEIN
BERNSTEIN
by Morton & Lee Oberstein
Beloved mother SONIA OBERSTEIN
by Morton & Lee Oberstein
Yahrzeit of my beloved mother FRANCES
LANDERMAN
by Muriel Poriss
SAUL WACHTEL
by Muriel W. Zeldis
JULIUS LARMAN
by Naomi Larman
HARRY LARMAN
by Naomi Larman
MAURIE KATES
by Richard & Maxine Kates
MORTON WATSTEIN
by Richard & Maxine Kates
HARRY & SYLVIA TELLAR
by Robert Tellar
BARRY PATTISON
by Sharon Lea Sperling
Beloved father MORTON SIGNER
by Sheldon & Renee Friedman
Beloved mother NATALIE LEBOVITZ on her
yahrzeit
by Stan & Emily Lebovitz Miller
SAUL HOROWITZ
by Susan Aldrich & Gertrude Horowitz
Beloved brother in law ALEXANDER
SCHLOSS
by Sylvia Schloss
My beloved husband BEN
by Sylvia Schloss
RAE ROTTNER
by Sylvia Schloss
EARLE KLEIN
by Sylvia Schloss
MARTIN TESLER
by The Parven Family
LILY WEINSTEIN
by Trudy Milikow
Wishing Good Health to
MYRON FREED
by Beatrice Mitlak
RITUAL “MOSHE’S DISCRETIONARY
FUND”
In Honor of
MARTIN & LINDA STEIN on the birth of
their grandson
by Dr. Louis & Trudi Brown
RICK & BONNIE LASKER on the birth of
their grandson
by Dr. Louis & Trudi Brown
In Appreciation of
MOSHE PINCHOVER’s shiva service in
memory of our mother LEATRICE ETELIS
by Robyn & Harry Weller & Judith &
Michael Farber
In Memory of
ERIC LEIGHTON
by Allen & Judith Kronick
Wishing Good Health to
BONNIE LASKER
by Dr. Louis & Trudi Brown
JOANNE SHIMELMAN & MYRON
RAISNER
by Thomas & Lorraine Barber
SATURDAY KIDDUSH FUND
In Memory of
Yahrzeit for GERTRUDE KAGAN
by Benjamin & Kayleen Goldstein
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS FUND
LEONA SCHWARZBAUM, brother of
HELEN SLANSKY
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
Beloved mother PAULINE COHEN & beloved
father RUBIN SKLAR
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
TORAT HAYIM FUND
HERBERT AND ELAINE EPSTEIN
FUND
In Memory of
SAM COOPER
by Jay D. Smith
EVELYN WEINSTEIN
by Jay D. Smith
In Memory of
The yahrzeit of NELLIE ROSEN
by Joan Kemler
NATALIE ZIPLOW FUND
In Appreciation of
For all the good wishes in honor of the birth of
our granddaughter LAYLA GRACE
by Jeffrey & Gail Adler
MICHAEL AND CORA ALTSCHULER
FUND
In Appreciation of
CORA’S return to good health
by Michael & Cora Altschuler
JACK AND MIMI BASSOK FUND
In Memory of
Beloved father BENNIE BASSOK
by Nathan & Miriam Bassok
SUSAN HYAMS
by Nathan & Miriam Bassok
SUE AND BRUCE BERGMAN FUND
In Honor of
JOAN & BILL PRENSKY on the birth of their
granddaughter MIA
by Bruce & Susan Bergman
COOKIE & BILL SLOAT on the marriage of
EMILY & MARK
by Bruce & Susan Bergman
Wishing Good Health to
BILL PRENSKY
by Bruce & Susan Bergman
JEROME AND ELEANOR CAPLAN
FUND
In Memory of
HERBERT EPSTEIN beloved husband, father
and grandfather
by Elaine Epstein
JACK AND LEATRICE ETELIS FUND
In Memory of
LEATRICE ETELIS
by Deborah & Jerry Longyear
by Judith Coe
by Ruth Zeil
by Stanley & Dianne Berry
by Dr. Allan & Annie Hoffman
ROBERT AND HEDYTH FISHMAN
FUND
In Memory of
My beloved husband BOB FISHMAN on his
yahrzeit
by Hedyth Fishman
Beloved father, father-in-law & grandfather on
his yahrzeit
by Daniel, Ashlee, Oscar & Isaac Fishman,
Monica, David, Samuel & Mia Iankelevich
FAITH AND FRED HELENE FUND
In Honor of
FAITH HELENE’s 80th birthday
by Joanne & Saul Pasternack
In Memory of
Beloved father LOUIS ORENSTEIN &
grandfather ISRAEL BORISOWSKY
by Faith Helene
BARRY AND LISA FEIGENBAUM
FUND
In Memory of
Beloved brother DAVID H. NEIDITZ
by Daniel & Arlene Neiditz
Yahrzeits of RUTH & MURRAY CAPLAN
by Eleanor Caplan
In Memory of
SANDY KALB beloved brother of LISA &
BARRY FEIGENBAUM
by Richard & Denise Order
SAMUEL H. AND PAULINE R. COHEN
FUND
In Memory of
BERTHA & HENRY SONTZ
by Dan & Joni Fine
BEATRICE ABRAMS
by Dan & Joni Fine
In Honor of
IRIS ROSENBERG’s special birthday & IRIS
& DONALD ROSENBERG’S 60th wedding
anniversary
by Diane and Todd Bigelow
by Fredda & Jonathan Goldstein
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
by Kim & Norm Levy
by Stephen & Sheila Levy
HARRY ROSENFELD’s special birthday
by Susan Sklar
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
JUDY SILVER for her marvelous job conducting
the service as lay rabbi during the Sisterhood
Shabbat
by Harry & Hyla Sklar
In Memory of
Yahrzeit of beloved mother PAULINE
by Donald & Iris Rosenberg
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DANIEL AND JOAN FINE FUND
MELVIN AND SHIRLEY GERROL
FUND
Wishing Good Health to
RUTH LAZOWSKI
by Melvin & Shirley Gerrol
BETH AND BENJAMIN GOLDBERG
FUND
In Appreciation of
THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
by Beth Goldberg
THE GOODMAN,WAXMAN AND
HENOWITZ FUND
SHARON BARSHAY MUSIC FUND
In Memory of
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Roman & Goldie Luftglas
In Honor of
Of our recent bimah honors & in memory of our
departed family members
by Ira & Sally Henowitz
SIEGEL GARDEN FUND
In Appreciation of
JEAN CHAMEIDES for her gratitude and
kindness
by Barbara & Gerald Sperber & Edith Kinas
HARRIS FAMILY FUND
In Appreciation of
RABBI SMALL
by David & Merle Harris
In Honor of
The b’not mitzvah of NICOLE & JILLIAN
SELIG
by Mary Ann & Robert Sacks
HERBERT AND JUDY SILVER FUND
In Memory of
BEATRICE KAY aunt of JUDY SILVER
by Herbert & Judy Silver
RABBI NATHAN AND LOTTE
HERSHFIELD FUND
In Honor of
FAITH HELENE’s 80th birthday
by Lotte Hershfield
In Memory of
JULIUS VETSBURG
by Celia Kavaler
DOROTHY KAVALER
by Celia Kavaler
JACOB & ESAU PLAY
In Honor of
BEN ENGEL’s play
by Alan & Peggy Mendelson
HYMAN AND SARAH KURNITSKY
FUND
In Memory of
Our beloved parents
by Michael & Naomi Cohen
Yahrzeit of HY KURNITSKY
by Naomi Cohen
IRA AND BARBARA LEVIN FUND
In Memory of
Dear mother SAYDE AARON REUBEN & dear
father DAVID N. REUBEN
by Ira & Barbara Levin
MORRIS AND EDITH MANCOLL
FUND
In Memory of
EDITH MANCOLL
by Bill & Anita Mancoll
VIVIAN AND ROBERT SPIVAK FUND
In Honor of
SAUL PASTERNACK’s recent birthday
by Ellis & Marjorie Levenson
In Memory of
Yahrzeit of PAULINE KAPLAN
by Joanne & Saul Pasternack
In Memory of
Our beloved mother VIVIAN BERSON
SPIVAK
by Arlan S. Lieblick & Melton L. Spivak
Beloved uncle ROBERT SPIVAK
by Marvin & Jenne Spivak
SAMUEL RUTENBERG
by Melton L. Spivak & Arlan S. Leiblick
Our beloved grandfather JACOB BERSON
by Melton Spivak & Alan Lieblick
Our beloved aunt DELORES BERSON
HORWITZ
by Melton Spivak & Arlan Lieblick
ALAN AND BARBARA ROSENBERG
FUND
BERNARD AND BERNICE WALDMAN
FUND
SAUL AND JOANNE PASTERNACK
FUND
In Appreciation of
MYRA EMRICK’s leadership
by Alan & Barbara Rosenberg
In Honor of
IRIS ROSENBERG’S special birthday
by Alan & Barbara Rosenberg
IRIS & DONALD ROSENBERG’s 60th
wedding anniversary
by Barbara & Alan Rosenberg, Lisa &
Bruce Bial, Howard & Ellen Rosenberg
HOWARD SCHEINBLUM / SUSAN
FIERBERG FUND
In Memory of
DAVID A. SCHEINBLUM
by Howard Scheinblum & Susan Fierberg
SEYMOUR AND JUDY MELNICK
FUND
In Honor of
SEYMOUR & JUDY MELNICK’S 56th
anniversary
by Allen & Judith Kronick
MAX AND FREDA MISSAN FUND
In Memory of
Beloved mother FREDA MISSAN
by Daniel & Arlene Neiditz
HAROLD AND GLADYS MONDSHEIN
FUND
In Memory of
EUGENE POLEBAUM
by Gladys Mondshein
JACOB MONDSHEIN
Susan Tejada
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In Memory of
Beloved mother & grandmother BERNICE
WALDMAN
by Jamie , Mark, Matthew & Amanda Seltzer
and Aaron Katzman
RAYMOND S. AND GAIL WEINSTEIN
FUND
In Appreciation of
RAY & GAIL WEINSTEIN
by Alan & Peggy Mendelson
April 2015
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Shaharit 7am
JWI Board
Meeting 10am
Executive Comm.
Mtg. 7:30pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Shaharit 7am Ta’anit Bechorot
Shaharit 7am
Pesah I
Erev Pesah
Ma’ariv at Home
Services 9am
Ma’ariv at Home
Minha 12:30pm
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Candles 7:59pm
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Pesah VI (H”M)
Pesah VII
7th Day of the Omer
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Services 9am
No School
Ritual Committee
Ziplow Study
Brotherhood
Yizkor
Meeting 7:30pm
Group 10am
Board Meeting
Challahpalooza
6pm
9am
Minha/Maariv 7:15pm
Havdalah 8pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 6pm
Minha/Maariv 7:15pm
Minha/Maariv 5:30pm Candles 7:08pm
Havdalah 8:07pm
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Shaharit 7am
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Shaharit 7am Shaharit 7am
Parashat Shmini
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JWI General
Yom Hashoah
Brotherhood
Hebrew Home
Services 9am
Meeting
Breakfast 9am
Shabbat Services
Brotherhood
3:15pm
Shabbat
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/
Maariv 6pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Candles 7:15pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Havdalah 8:14pm
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Shaharit 7am Shaharit 7am Shaharit 7am
Parashat Tazria-Metzora
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Rosh Hodesh
Rosh Hodesh
Yom HaZikaron Yom HaAtzma’ut
Services 9am
Iyyar
Iyyar
Ziplow Study
Bar Mitzvah of
Women’s League Board of Trustees
Israel Festival –
Group 10:30am
Samuel Wilder
Conference
Meeting 7:30pm
Ron Leshem
Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm
Maariv 6pm
Minha/Maariv 7:30pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Candles 7:23pm
Havdalah 8:22pm
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Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am Shaharit 7am
22nd Day of the Omer 23rd Day of the Omer 24th Day of the Omer 25th Day of the Omer 26th Day of the Omer
Megillat HaShoah
Ziplow Study
Craft Fair –
Group 10:30am
Sisterhood
Etty Play – 8pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
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Making
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6pm
Ritual Comm.
Mtg. 7:30pm
Ta’anit Esther
JWI Board Mtg.
10am
Megillah Reading
6pm
Purim Café
Purim
Executive Comm.
Mtg. 7:30pm
Shushan Purim
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of
Lauren Mahler
Challahpalooza
9am
Candles 5:28pm
Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/ Minha/Maariv 5:30pm
Havdalah 6:28pm
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Interfaith Seder
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22 Adar
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Shaharit 7am
Sisterhood Board
Meeting 7:30pm
Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am
Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
Shaharit 7am Parashat
Vayakhel-Pekudei
Services 9am
Shabbat Parah
Bat Mitzvah of
Sarah Murphy
Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/
Maariv 6pm
Minha/Maariv 6:45pm
Havdalah 7:36pm
Minha/Maariv 6:45pm Minha/Maariv 6:45pm Minha/Maariv 6:45pm Minha/Maariv 6:45pm Minha/Maariv 6:45pm Candles 6:37pm
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Vayikra
Film Festival
Board of Trustees
Mtg. 7:30pm
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JWI General
Meeting
Minha/Maariv 7pm Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
Hebrew Home
Shabbat Services
3:15pm
Mattan Siddur
Rosh Hodesh
Nisan
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Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/
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Minha/Maariv 7pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm Havdalah 7:44pm
Candles 6:44pm
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Shaharit 8am
Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am
Shaharit 7am Shaharit 7am
Sisterhood Arts
Bagels Blocks &
Beyond 10:45am
Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm Minha/Maariv 7pm
Ziplow Study
Group 10:30am
Minha/Maariv 7pm Parashat Tsav
Services 9am
Shabbat HaGadol
Bar Mitzvah of
Korey Dinowitz
Minha/Kabalat Shabbat/
Maariv 6pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
Candles 6:52pm
Havdalah 7:51pm
Minha/Maariv 7pm
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