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Congregation Beth israel Bulletin
FEBRUARY 2015
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VOLUME XXXV
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ISSUE 6
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SHEVAT/ADAR 5775
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
We are getting near the mid-point of the winter season. Cold
weather and snow deter individuals from coming to shul. This is
quite understandable and it is why we slow down significantly in our activities. We still
maintain the daily minyan, and since we are governed by the Hebrew calendar, we do
arrange our services to conform to the calendar. Read this bulletin and you will see
about our upcoming activities: Sisterhood's Souper Bowl, the Tu B'Shevat Seder, the
Matzo Fund Breakfast, and the Purim celebration among our activities.
I do want to comment upon the evil atrocities committed in France by radical Muslim
jihadists a couple of weeks ago. This was not the first time Jews were targeted for killing
in recent years, but the sheer scope and magnitude of the crimes made the “civilized”
world finally take notice. Much has been written and said about what happened and
while some of these comments have been good, others have been pure garbage. Antisemites, unfortunately, remain anti-semites; they don't allow facts to challenge their
assumptions. Asked his opinion about what happened in France, former president Jimmy
Carter said this could have been avoided had Israel made peace with the Palestinians.
Nuclear scientists, and even peanut farmers, don't necessarily know what they are talking about.
In the past few days I have read three articles which help to provide a better understanding of what we are dealing with.
1) The historian Deborah Lipstadt, in an article in the on-line Jewish publication Tablet,
“Hypocrisy After the Paris Terror Attacks–Why won't Europe acknowledge the grave
threat to its Jews?” wrote about her feeling of hypocrisy about the demonstrations. She
wrote: “It just seemed throughout all the collective mourning, the Jews who were
targeted and killed because they were Jews (emphasis in original) were an afterthought–and would always remain so.” She concludes her essay by writing, “I stress: I
am not asking for sympathy. I ask the general European population to recognize that
these attacks directly threaten them and the liberal democratic society they treasure. It
begins with the Jews, but it never ends with them. They must realize that they ignore
atrocities against Jews at their own–not just our–peril.”
2) Leon Wieseltier, in the Atlantic Magazine on why “We are Hyper Casher,” discussed
how France in the 1790s was so important for the legal emancipation of Jews in Europe.
He traced the connection of liberalism, the enlightenment, modernity and benevolence
within Jewish thought to this period. Granted, however, that while there was this progressive development, there were also many expressions of Jewish hatred through the
years. Whatever the French Jewish response will be today, it will be inadequate and
imperfect. Wieseltier concludes his essay by writing, “What Jews may be experiencing in
these sordid times is not a despair of liberalism or a despair of nationalism, but a
despair of peace.” Sad.
3) And Thomas Friedman, columnist for the New York Times commented upon why it is
important to call things by their real names. In his column “Say It Like It Is,” he suggested
that not calling things by their right name can only get you into trouble. He wrote, “But
it is not good for us or the Muslim world to pretend that this spreading jihadist violence
isn't coming out of their (Muslim) faith community. It is coming mostly, but not exclusively, from angry young men and preachers on the fringe of the Sunni Arab and
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Pakistani communities in the Middle East and Europe
....Something else is also at work, and it needs to be discussed. It is the struggle within Arab and Pakistani Sunni
Islam over whether and how to embrace modernity, pluralism and women’s rights.” If we can't help them in this
effort, Friedman suggests, then we should “just be quiet.
Don't say stupid stuff.” Amen!
from them. Until this is done, we can only expect further
bloodshed.
On a positive to end this column, I want to extend a
Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Penina on the engagement of
their granddaughter Reena Friedman. May they continue
to celebrate many simchas from their children and
grandchildren.
Outsiders can't do the work that Muslims need to do.
Non-extremist, not-Jihadist Muslims, must recapture the
playing field from the medieval jihadists. We must hear
Have a safe and warm winter.
Leonard
FEB
Minyan and Meal Mondays
We’ve started a new tradition at CBI. Following Minyan on the first Monday evening of each
month, the minyanaires have been going out for dinner together. It’s been a lot of fun! We will
do this again on Monday, February 2. Please join us!
–The Ritual Committee
RUA
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RABBI ELIJAH J. SCHOCHET
But I’ve learned from the Prophets that I have to be
involved in the affairs of man, in the affairs of suffering
man.”
Parshat VaYehi
During my student years at the
JTS, it was customary for every
senior student to sermonize in
the seminary synagogue prior to ordination.
In other words, what ultimately matters is not philosophy
and theology, but compassion and kindness.
Truth be told, there were those who laughed at Heschel
behind his back. Why should a brilliant academic mind
be concerned with social ills, discrimination, poverty, and
the plight of the elderly? He is a philosopher, let him
philosophize. Why should he expend his time and energy
as a social activist?
One person delivered a rather convoluted discourse on
the Shabbat Torah reading analyzing Joseph’s reconciliation
with his brethren and emphasized that “compassion” was
not an important factor.
The sermon concluded. A number of faculty members
awakened from their naps. However, an attentive
Abraham Joshua Heschel approached the student after
services and commented, “Your drash was very interesting, but tell me ‘Vos iz shlect?’…What is wrong with just
having compassion? Do you need more?”
However, Heschel was far more than a philosopher. He
was a profound moralist and ethicist. As a witness to the
Holocaust, he knew full well how the garb of academic
gowns can conceal savagery. He knew that what our
world desperately needs are people with advanced
degrees in “menchlichkeit,” not just mechanical engineering.
Heschel was a philosopher and a first rate academic who
wrote carefully researched volumes on many aspects of
Jewish thought. Yet shortly before his death, Heschel
stated the following.
Heschel’s legacy is exemplified not only in the remarkable books he wrote, but in the remarkable life he lived.
After forty-two years his star shines as brightly as ever.
“I’ve written a book on the Prophets…and the book has
changed my life. Early in my life, my great love was for
learning, studying, and the place where I preferred to live
was my study, with my books and writing and thinking.
In his own words, “What is wrong with just having compassion? Do you need more?”
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FROM THE
CANTOR JOSEPH LUTMAN
Dear Congregational Family,
that I share the pulpit with him for his Bar Mitzvah Year
with CBI. In this manner, I will also be able to say a personal
fond farewell.
With 2015 officially arriving,
Joanne and I would like to wish
everyone a "Fantastic" New Year.
New beginnings often create new circumstances, and
that is the case for Joanne and me.
Over the last six months, on top of my regular crazy
schedule, I have been diligently creating an Interactive
Career Reinvention/Life Education Instructional Course
for people who serious need to make changes in their
lives.
After much discussion and deliberation, we have made
the difficult decision that this coming High Holy Days
will be my last officiating at CBI. Each year it has
become increasingly difficult to block out fourteen days
of time. Our schedules have not only become crazy, but
Joanne loses 80 hours of PTO (paid time off) and precludes us from taking any extended vacation, which has
been the case over the last seven years. Many wonderful
friendships and relationships have been forged over the
years and that in no way will change. I had planned that
last HHD would be my last, but Rabbi Schochet asked
On January 15, Live Happy, Rich and Smart will be officially
launched and you can preview the course by going to
www.livehappyrichandsmart.com.
Always remember, I am just a phone call away!
My Best Wishes for the coming year!
Cantor Joe
The Flint Jewish Federation
with support from the Ravitz Foundation
presents
Mordechai Kedar
“Israel in a Changing Middle East–
Challenges and Opportunities”
Followed by a Question and Answer Session
Sunday, February 22, 4 PM
Congregation Beth Israel Chapel
Calkins and Dye Roads, Flint
Mordechai Kedar, born in 1952 in Tel Aviv, is an Israeli scholar of Arabic literature and a lecturer at Bar-Ilan
University. He holds a Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University.
Kedar is an academic expert on the Israeli Arab population. He served for twenty-five years in IDF Military
Intelligence, where he specialized in Islamic groups, the political discourse of Arab countries, the Arabic press
and mass media, and the Syrian domestic arena. The Los Angeles Times’ Edmund Sanders described him as “one
of the few Arabic-speaking Israeli pundits seen on Arabic satellite channels in Israel and its neighbors.”
His areas of expertise include: Israel; Understanding Arab and Muslim Culture; and Military Intelligence.
Please RSVP to the Flint Jewish Federation at 767-5922.
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SAVE THE DATE
Editor’s Note: Won’t you take some time and effort to share
your good reads with us? Please send your book reviews to
me at vjwinston@gmail.com. Thank you!
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MAY 17, 2015 • DETROIT
JAFFA BEACH
by Fedora Horowitz
Reviewed by Judy Kasle
OUR JUDAISM, OUR ISRAEL –
VOTE MERCAZ
Voting has begun in the World Zionist Elections.
This is a historical fiction novel and is about a family
covering three generations of Jews and Arabs from Israel
- Palestine from 1943-1978.
Anyone who identifies as a Jew, is over 18 years of
age, and lives in the United States can vote by following these procedures. Registration can be done
in five minutes online at http://votemercaz.org/. The
cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students and young
adults (ages 18-30).
It is set amid the turmoil and tensions surrounding the
establishment of the State of Israel. You become very
involved in the history and politics of the time period.
While reading this love story I learned a lot about the
Hassidic culture and the interesting life style of the Arab
world in 1943.
Conservative Jews have the chance to help shape
the World Zionist Congress and, thereby, have an
impact on creating an inclusive Israel by voting for
Mercaz (slate #2).
Jaffa Beach is a story of clashing cultures, deeply held
secrets and one woman’s journey. Through the eyes of
Shifra, a Jewish girl, we learn about both sides of the
Jewish/Arab culture. Shifra is a young Hassidic girl wanting to see and learn more about the world outside of her
life in Jaffa.
The Mercaz platform is based on three values:
Ecology. We believe that we are responsible for
safeguarding the fragile ecosystem that exists in the
land of Israel.
This book kept my interest from the first page. Parts of
the story I questioned in my mind but I could not put it
down.
Religious Pluralism in Israel. Did you know that
Conservative rabbis cannot legally perform marriages
or conversions in Israel? This is wrong and must be
changed.
CBI BULLETIN DEADLINES
March Issue
Affirmative Action for the Masorti (Conservative)
Movement. Why should the Israeli government give
millions of dollars to Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox
synagogues and institutions and the fifty congregations of the Masorti Movement have to fend for
themselves?
Tuesday, February 17 (mailed Feb 25)
April Issue
Tuesday, March 17 (mailed March 25)
May Issue
http://votemercaz.org/
Tuesday, April 14 (mailed April 22)
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PJ Library is to deliver Jewish children's
books to families raising Jewish children ages 6 months to 8 years old. There
is no cost for PJ Library, we just ask that you help spread the message of PJ
Library to friends and family.
Note: An annual Purim Carnival
was scheduled on the calendar on
March 1 in error. There will be NO
Purim Carnival this year.
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Dear Families,
A BIG thank you and shout out to Katie Hugelier, Community Relations
Manager of Barnes & Noble, Flint, for arranging the Hanukkah Story Hour on
Sunday, December 14. Thanks to all the families who attended and enjoyed
listening to Susan Low read Honeyke Hanukkah by Woody Guthrie, Rabbi
Karen Companez of Temple Beth El read and lead us in a latke song, and
Steve Low of the Flint Jewish Federation read us a book about Tzedakah.
After the stories were read, children stayed to draw on Hanukkah worksheets
and eat cookies! Please enjoy the pictures from the event and join with us
again, maybe at Passover. If you are looking for children's Hanukkah books,
stop by Barnes & Noble to choose from an entire shelf of Hanukkah books.
Hope you enjoyed a very happy Hanukkah,
Susan Low
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Mazel tov to Josh Hurand on his marriage
to Ashley McLaren in November. Josh is the son of
Carol and Gary Hurand and grandson of Bess and Art (obm) Hurand. Best
wishes to the happy couple!
Please join us for kiddush
following Shabbat services on
February 7 when we will be
celebrating our
50th Wedding Anniversary!
Florence & Irv Berner
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Eli and Mrs. Penina Schochet on the engagement of their
granddaughter Reena Friedman. Reena is engaged to Yossi Ribiat who comes
from a large religious family in Toronto. The wedding will be held in New
York at the end of March. Mazel tov to the Schochet and Ribiat families!
Welcome to the world Georgia Mila Christos who was born on January 6!
Georgia came into the world at 6 pounds, 9 ounces and 19.75 inches long.
She is the daughter of Mara (Flamenbaum) and Jason Christos, baby sister
of Calvin Christos, and granddaughter of Wendy and Mel Flamenbaum and
Sue and John Christos. Mazel tov to the Cristos and Flamenbaum families!
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FEBRUARY SIMCHOT
Happy Birthday
Welcome to the world Hannah May Bush, daughter of Sarah (Winston) and
Dan Bush of Cincinnati, Ohio! Hannah was born on January 13 weighing 7
pounds, 7.2 ounces. She is the granddaughter of Connie and Dennis Winston
and great-granddaughter of Shirley and Sam (obm) Winston. Mazel tov to
the Bush and Winston families!
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Welcome to the world Cora Ashlyn Levy who was born on January 14! Cora
is the daughter of Julie (Eisman) and Jason Levy of West Bloomfield, and
granddaughter of Janis and Harvey Eisman. Mazel tov to the Levy and Eisman
families!
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of . . .
Marvin Levey who passed away on December 1. He was preceded in death
by his wife Marcia and is survived by his children Ellen (Larry) Selig, Michael
(Linda) Levey, Barbara (Michael) Warheit, and six grandchildren. Marvin
would have celebrated his 94th birthday in January.
Eric Freedman who passed away on December 10.
Ira “Buddy” Marder who passed away on December 25 in Tucson, Arizona. He
is survived by: his wife Susan; his sister Harriet Lee Toback; his brother
Myron (Gwen); his children Jeffrey (Jill), Mark (Karen), Drew, Meredith (Evan
Pilling), and Benjamin (Erica Mouch); his two granddaughters Jessica and
Jenna; and his niece Robin Toback. Buddy was a kind and generous man who
devoted his life to his family and his community, including the many patients
he helped during his 57 years practicing dentistry in Flint.
Happy Wedding
Anniversary
Donald Wittenberg, brother of Michael Wittenberg.
May their memories be for a blessing.
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Shai Brosh
Rita Darnton
Muriel Gotlib
Frumeth Hirsh Polasky
Mark Weiss
Luann Feldman
Marvin Heidenrich
Steven Feldman
Judy Parnes
Roslyn Kramer
Therese Leyton
Colby Mitchell (10)
Shirley Winston
Hanna Daniels
Michelle Hotary
Svyatoslav Lavrov
Rabbi Salimi
Nelson Schafer
James Weisberg
Samuel Gotlib
Daniel Bernstein
Gigi Wittenberg
Irving Berner
Jerome Feldman
Marvin Schulman
Gail Shulman
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Irving & Florence Berner (50)
Please give to the
FUND 2015
Every Jew must
either give or take tzedakah
for Passover.
– Sholom Aleichem
A Pesachdike Expropriacie, 1908
Kick-Off Breakfast March 1
Ivriah Service Project
A Huge Success Thanks to YOU!
On Sunday, March 1, the Men’s Club chefs will prepare a
fabulous breakfast to kick off Matzo Fund 2015. You are all
invited! Breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM.
A huge thank you to all who so generously donated
care products for our Ivriah Chemo Care Kits for Kids
service project! Our students ended up making about
100 Care Kits and 8 cozy blankets, all of which were
donated to Hurley Medical Center’s Pediatric
Oncology Department, where they were welcomed
with open arms. We couldn’t have done any of it
without your help. Thank you so much for helping
our children do this wonderful mitzvah!
Proceeds from the Matzo Fund are distributed to Jewish families
throughout the community. The money helps those in need buy
matzo and other Passover foods. Last year we were able to help
over 52 people. With your participation, we hope to help even
more this year. Please send your donations to: Congregation
Beth Israel, 5240 Calkins Road, Flint, MI 48532, designated for
the Matzo Fund. Even if you cannot join us for breakfast, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.
Emily Alter, Ivriah Director
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USY Summer Programs–
Register NOW!
USY Summer Programs offer teens a chance to travel across North America
with USY on Wheels or to Israel and Europe on Israel Pilgrimage,
opening their eyes to new places, fun experiences, and diverse cultures. On the road young people are
immersed in Jewish living, discovering that they can fully express their Judaism while fully participating in the
modern world. Program alumni have an increased interest in and commitment to Jewish life that follows them
long after the summer has ended. By living and traveling together, the teens create a unique community
with bonds that last a lifetime. Registration for Summer 2015 is now open – make sure your favorite teen
doesn’t miss out! Go to: http://www.usy.org/escape/ for more information.
Experience Poland & Eastern Europe
A USCJ Travel Experience for Adults 55+
April 26 - May 10, 2015
With optional extensions: Iguazu, El Clafate
Join Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak of the United Synagogue of
Conservative Judaism and adults 55+ as we journey to
the heart of Europe to explore the story of our people
and their enduring accomplishments, their world-changing ideas, and their sorrows on this moving Jewish travel
experience. Our program includes stops in Warsaw, Krakow,
Budapest, and Prague with optional extension to Berlin
May 10- 13.
For all the details go to:
http://www.uscj.org/Objects/Documents/USCJ%20
Eastern%20Europe%202015%20FINAL%2010-20.pdf
PACK YOUR BAGS –
Consider traveling with USCJ this year!
Experience Chile & Argentina
L'Dor V'Dor: USCJ’s Israel Family Adventure
A USCJ Travel Experience for Adults 55+
March 8 - 12, 2015 (pre-tour) Santiago, Chile
March 11-19, 2015 Buenos Aires, Argentina
With optional extensions: Iguazu, El Clafate
A USCJ Travel Experience for Grandparents
and their Grandchildren
April 26 - May 10, 2015
With optional tour extensions July 2-7, 2015
Join Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak of the United Synagogue of
Conservative Judaism and adults 55+ as we journey to
South America to explore the story of our people and
excitement of these culturally rich and cosmopolitan cities
on this Jewish travel experience. We will experience the
splendid cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires – the Jewish
communities, their synagogues, museums, folk arts and
dance, culinary delights and spectacular landscapes. Remain
on an optional extension and view the breathtaking and
astonishing Iguazu Falls or glaciers of El Calafate!
This special Israel tour will cover Israel’s many wonders
–Jerusalem, Cesarea, Lake Kinneret and the Galilee,
Golan Heights, Masada, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, and the
Mediterranean Coast–all while creating a deep Jewish
bonding experience along the way. The itinerary is
expertly designed as a multi-generational tour with
exciting activities for youth, teens, adults and grandparents! Get more information–including rates and a
detailed itinerary–from our travel partners, Israel Tour
Connection.
For all the details go to:
http://www.uscj.org/Objects/Documents/Argentina%20
Book%202015%20FINAL%20.pdf
For all the details go to: http://www.israeltour.com/
categories/uscj/Grandparents-tour-h.asp or contact
Vicki Hart at 800-247-7235 or Vicki@israeltour.com
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BETH ISRAEL
SISTERHOOD
Beth Mooney
FEBRUARY PRESIDENT
Florence Berner
KITCHEN CHAIR
SISTERHOOD
TRIBUTE FUNDS
BEDEK HA BAYIT
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
Maintains and furnishes
our beautiful
Kosher Kitchen
$5 Minimum
$10 Silver • $15 Gold
Contact:
Ann Rubenstein
810.720.1809
annerubenstein@aol.com
LOUIS E. RUDNER
LIBRARY FUND
Purchases materials
for the CBI Library
Book and Movie Reviews
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 DURING LUNCH
Have you read a good book or seen a great movie? Please share them with us!
No long reviews. No preparation. Just share a good book or movie.....“Couldn’t
fall asleep reading this book...” “I didn’t need a refill of my popcorn watching
this movie...”
You don’t have a book or movie to recommend? Then come for a great
Sisterhood lunch, sit back and listen to the reviews of books and movies. Hope
to see you there!
Women’s League Reads
You are invited to join Women’s League Reads, a world-wide conversation about
books of interest to today’s Jewish women. Women’s League Reads is a moderated
online discussion group, via Googlegroups, for members of Women’s League in
which everyone is invited to post comments, ask questions and make observations
about the chosen book. The opening selection is Phyllis Chesler’s An American Bride
in Kabul, and discussion will begin on February 2. To join, e-mail your name, email
address and sisterhood name to lsilverman@wlcj.org. In addition to reading together,
we look forward to sharing some exciting benefits of participation in this group.
$5 Minimum
Contact:
Carol Hurand
810.694.5013
carolh@mgtdiv.com
KIDDUSH FUND
Sponsors Kiddushim
on Shabbat
and Holidays
$10 Minimum
To send a tribute
contact:
Vicki Winston
810.577.7015
vjwinston@gmail.com
To sponsor a kiddush
contact:
Florence Berner
810.732.6652
floberner@gmail.com
Donor Plans Underway
This year’s Donor, chaired by Debby Chimovitz and Judy Kasle, will be held on
Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12:30 PM
You can expect a delicious lunch catered by Marge Murphy
and an interesting program presentd by Rabbi David Nelson
The deadline for submitting ads is March 16. New ads are always important to this
major fundraiser, so please think of companies you have done business with this year
and ask them for an ad. Contact Ad Chair Wendy Flamenbaum with ad questions.
Save the date and plan to attend!
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KIDDUSH PARTNER?
If you or your family would like to sponsor a Kiddush at CBI
following a Shabbat or holiday service, Sisterhood will
partner with you. You will pay for the Kiddush and Sisterhood
will shop, prepare, set up, serve and clean up afterward.
The costs, along with Sisterhood’s standard Kiddushim
menus, are listed below. The Kiddush will be prepared for 50
people. If you would like to vary from these menues, or want
to prepare for more than 50 people, changes can be made at
additional costs. Please contact Florence Berner to set up
your Kiddush, 810.732.6652.
Basic Kiddush $50
Sweets & Challah
Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Juice & Wine
Paper Table Cloths, Silverware, Plates,
Cups and Napkins
Special Kiddush $200
Tuna Fish or Egg Salad
Salad or Sliced Vegetables
Bagels and Cream Cheese
Sweets & Challah
Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Juice & Wine
Paper Table Cloths, Silverware, Plates,
Cups and Napkins
Special Kiddush $250
with the addition of Seasonal Fruit
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be happy to help you.
o set up an appointment to shop o
Elaborate Kiddush $275
Special Kiddush with the addition of
One Warm Item: Kugel, Soup, or Quiche
Dear CBI Friends,
Have you had a chance to taste Sisterhood’s
HOMEMADE PIES and CHALLAHS?
Good News!!
Our Sisterhood freezer is filled with fresh, frozen
Elaborate Kiddush with
Seasonal Fruit $325
Wanta provi de
PIES & CHALLAHS
BIMAH FLOWERS?
lovingly prepared in our Sisterhood kitchen!!!
If you would like to provide bimah flowers for Shabbat or a
holiday, just call the CBI office at least a week ahead. You
may choose to pay $36, $54 or a higher amount of your
choice.
Our variety of pies and challah are available for purchase on
Tues-Wed-Thurs from 10 AM to 2:30 PM
Please use the office entrance.
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CBI TRIBUTE FUNDS
GENERAL FUND: (Minimum $5) provides SHAPROW SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
funds for the day-to-day operations of the (Minimum $10) provides scholarships to
synagogue.
Ivriah students.
ENDOWMENT FUND: (Minimum $10) BUILDING FUND: (Minimum $5) proprovides long term financial security for the vides maintenance of the synagogue.
synagogue.
GOOD WORKS FUND: (Minimum $5)
GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATION FUND: non-personal use by the president for the
(Minimum $5) provides maintenance and benefit of others.
beautification of synagogue grounds.
TRIBUTE CARDS are sent to recipients
PRICE MINYAN FUND: (Minimum $5) of all tributes meeting the minimum donafulfills a variety of tzedakah needs and tion request. Donations will be noted on
requests for funding.
the cards as follows: Special for amounts
SCHAFER ADULT EDUCATION FUND: over the minimum; Chai $18; Silver $25;
(Minimum $5) subsidizes adult education Double Chai $36; Gold $50; Triple Chai
programs, including travel expenses for our $54; Quad Chai $72; Diamond $100.
rabbinic intern.
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It’s Easy to Make Tributes
From Our Web Site:
www.cbif lint.org
IN HONOR OF
EMILY DECHAMEL’S
200TH EPISODE OF “BONES”
Rhonda Price,(2 x Diamond)
RHONDA PRICE’S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY
Scott Price (Chai)
Michael Mann,
Turtle Bay Group (10 x Chai)
Jacqueline Brogan (Diamond)
Marty, Katie, Benny, Elijah and
Alexa Price (Gold)
Arija Bareijis (Gold)
THE BIRTH OF THEIR
GRANDDAUGHTER, CORA ASHLYN,
TO HARVEY AND JANIS EISMAN
Frank and Judy Kasle
JOSH HURAND’S MARRIAGE
Florence and Irv Berner
RABBI COMPANEZ BEING THE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE
MARTIN LUTHER KING DINNER
Florence and Irv Berner
IN MEMORY OF
BARNETT PRICE
David and Beverly Price (Chai)
ESTHER GREENBERG
David and Beverly Price (Chai)
DONALD NOVER
Gilbert and Lenore Kaplan
YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS
SARAH WINEMAN, MOTHER
Muriel Knoffer (special)
MORRIS CONN, FATHER
Dorothy Natchez (silver)
ALEX WEISS, FATHER
Mark Weiss (chai)
JOSEPH BERNARD, FATHER
Betty Indianer Gordon (special)
BRIAN EVAN HIRSCH, SON
Vivian Fagin (special)
CHARLES THOMPSON, FATHER
Sue Weiss (chai)
SIGMUND INDIANER, FATHER-IN-LAW
Betty Indianer Gordon (special)
CALVIN LOCKE, FATHER
Alan and Jill Goldberg (chai)
DAVID MARK BERNARD, NEPHEW
Betty Indianer Gordon (special)
STANLEY GOLDBERG, FATHER
Alan and Jill Goldberg (chai)
WILLIAM GOLDBERG,
BELOVED FATHER
Ellen and Aron Rolnitzky (special)
LAURA LIVINGSTON, MOTHER
Mimi Goldstein (chai)
RAYMOND & PEGGY BRAVER
Edwin and Karen Carter (diamond)
ANNE LEBSTER, GRANDMOTHER
Mimi Goldstein (chai)
MARY HARRISON, MOTHER
Carole Hecker (silver)
MORRIS GUZ, GRANDFATHER
Carol Bowler, Andra Digre,
and Gail Stevens (chai)
RALPH VLIET, BROTHER
Shirley Winston (gold)
HERBERT HARRISON, FATHER
Carole Hecker (silver)
MOLLIE GRABER, GRANDMOTHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
RUTH WEINSTEIN, SISTER-IN-LAW
Shirley Winston (gold)
IDA VINACOW, GRANDMOTHER
Carole Hecker (silver)
JESSIE GOTTLIEB, MOTHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
NORMAN SCHAFER, HUSBAND
Faith Schafer (chai)
ARTHUR VINACOW, GRANDFATHER
Carole Hecker (silver)
SHOLOM SCHNEIDER, GRANDFATHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
GLADYS ZIEGLER, MOTHER
Faith Schafer (chai)
SAMUEL HARRISON, GRANDFATHER
Carole Hecker (silver)
ROSE SCHNEIDER, MOTHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
SARAH SCHAFER, MOTHER-IN-LAW
Faith Schafer (chai)
MAX SCHULMAN, HUSBAND,
FATHER AND GRANDFATHER
Theresa and Children (silver)
REBECCA SCHNEIDER,
GRANDMOTHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
HENRY SCHAFER, FATHER
Nelson and Barbara Schafer (chai)
MORDECHAI RUBIN, GRANDFATHER
Rhoda and Marvin Gottlieb (special)
MOLLY KLEINER, GRANDMOTHER
Nelson and Barbara Schafer (chai)
SAMUEL WINSTON, FATHER
Mike and Vicki Winston (chai)
ADOLPH SANFORD, GRANDFATHER
Nelson and Barbara Schafer (chai)
EMMA ROSE, MOTHER
Chad Rose (chai)
RUTH WEINSTEIN, MOTHER
Jerome Weinstein (diamond)
GERTRUDE FEILER, GRANDMOTHER
Scott and Roz Feiler (chai)
MAX HARRIS, HUSBAND AND FATHER
Martha Harris and Lisa Harris (diamond)
IRVING PINES, UNCLE
Scott and Roz Feiler (chai)
IRVING LEFF, BELOVED BROTHER
Margy Holbrook (special)
TILLIE POLICOFF, MOTHER
Elaine Mink (special)
JAMES GRAFF, BELOVED SON
Margy Holbrook (special)
FAY GRUDINSKY, AUNT
Elaine Mink (special)
ARLENE HARRIS, MOTHER
Joel and Ann Harris (gold)
DORA GRUDINSKY, GRANDMOTHER
Elaine Mink (special)
GERTRUDE WEINGARTEN, MOTHER
Ruth Parnes (special)
MAX LINDER, HUSBAND
Beatrice Linder (special)
ANNA PORTNEY, MOTHER
Beatrice Linder (special)
HERMAN PORTNEY, FATHER
Beatrice Linder (special)
FANNY COLISH, MOTHER
Patricia and Arnold Hartz
LOUIS COLISH, FATHER
Patricia and Arnold Hartz
ISADORE HIMELHOCH
Ted Himelhoch (2 x chai)
NACHMAN HIMELHOCH,
GRANDFATHER
Ted Himelhoch (2 x chai)
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ELLEN WOLIN, MOTHER
Carol Bowler, Andra Digre,
and Gail Stevens (chai)
YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS
– continued –
CHARLEY FELDMAN, COUSIN
Elaine Mink (special)
MICHAEL POLICOFF, BROTHER
Elaine Mink (special)
MARK STEVEN GRAFF, BELOVED SON
Margy Holbrook (special)
JOSEPH BEAN, FATHER
Tedd, Barbara, and Ryan Bean (2 x chai)
DAVID BEAN, BROTHER
Tedd, Barbara, and Ryan Bean (2 x chai)
BARNEY SALZINGER, UNCLE
Pauline Fishler
LILLIAN MEIZLISH, MOTHER
Leonard Meizlish (special)
LOUIS KASLE, FATHER
Noreen Kasle (chai)
SARAH AND SAUL SHUR
AND RICHARD SHUR,
PARENTS AND BROTHER
Cherri Shur (2 x chai)
BERTHA SILLS YOUNG
Michael Leavitt (chai)
SETH CHARLSON, NEPHEW
Michael Leavitt (chai)
MORRIE YOUNG, FATHER
Michael Leavitt (chai)
ETHEL YOUNG, MOTHER
Michael Leavitt (chai)
AL SCHNEIDER, KAREN’S FATHER
Leonard Meizlish (special)
SAM SCHWARTZ
Stuart Feldman (chai)
SOPHIE BERMAN, MOTHER
Pauline Fishler
GROUNDS
BEAUTIFICATION
IN HONOR OF
IN HONOR OF
IN HONOR OF
BIRTH OF THEIR
GRANDDAUGHTER, GEORGIA MILA,
TO DR. MEL AND WENDY
FLAMENBAUM
Jimmy Weisberg (2 x Chai)
RICHARD AND SALLY KRUGEL’S
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Berna Sorscher (Chai)
THERESE LEYTON’S BIRTHDAY
Prosecutor David
and all of the Leyton family
Dr. Benjamin and Estelle Kaufman
BIRTH OF THEIR
GRANDDAUGHTER, CORA ASHLYN,
TO HARVEY AND JANIS EISMAN
Jimmy Weisberg (2 x Chai)
IN MEMORY OF
Donald Wittenberg
Jimmy Weisberg (3 x Chai)
MAZEL TOV TO
MELBA LEWIS ON HER
DAUGHTER KATHY’S MARRIAGE
Frank and Judy Kasle
IN HONOR OF
JOEL KAUFMAN’S 60TH BIRTHDAY
Frank and Judy Kasle (Gold)
JOSH AND ASHLEY HURAND’S
MARRIAGE
Berna Sorscher (Chai)
GOOD HEALTH TO
MEL FLAMENBAUM
Berna Sorscher (Chai)
LARRY KRUGEL
Berna Sorscher (Chai)
FLORENCE AND IRV BERNER’S
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Reta Schafer
DIANE AND HARVEY RING’S
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Reta Schafer
THE BIRTH OF THEIR
GRANDDAUGHTER, GEORGIA MILA,
TO MEL AND WENDY FLAMENBAUM
Frank and Judy Kasle
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GOOD HEALTH TO
MEL FLAMENBAUM
Faith Schafer (Chai)
SANDY HIMELHOCH
Faith Schafer (Chai)
GOOD HEALTH TO
FLORENCE BERNER
Ruth Parnes
IN MEMORY OF
IRA “BUDDY” MARDER
Betty Gordon (silver)
LUCY, MOTHER OF JIM LEIGHTON
Frank and Judy Kasle
* Indicates a plaque in the sanctuary
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Pauline Bernstein *
Morris Biesman
Netty Blum *
Benny Bombel
Anna Marks *
Solomon Perper
Michael Policoff
Fannie Sorkin *
Bunia Biesman
Morris Biesman
Minnie Binder
William Lande *
Herman Portney
Ruth Bernstein Wapner *
Mary Kaminsky *
Esther Sorscher
Louis Harris *
Solomon Levy
Sophie Berman
Benedict Israel Alper
Charles Himelhoch
Seymour M. Weinman
Charley Feldman *
Joseph Megdell
Paul Perper
Abby Hirsch Golden
Samuel J. Winston *
Joan Butler
Anne Osher
Rubin Effman *
Mark Steven Graff
Gussie Grass
Pearl Simen
Hilda R. Goldstein *
Tobie Rachwal
Dora Beren *
Freda Millman
Marlene Rosenbaum
Samuel Schreiber *
Franz Steinitz
Max Friedman
Rhoda Feinstein *
Leah Goldberg *
Ethel Handman
Louis Kasle *
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1 Eva H. Rabin *
1 Regina Salzinger
1 Edward Wolman
1 Samuel Zahler *
2 Abraham Benson *
2 Raymond Creed *
2 Fives E. Fivenson *
2 Max Frankel *
2 Stella Koenig *
2 Sarina Levy
2 Wolf Miller
2 Harry Perper
2 Max J. Schaffer *
2 Eve Silver
2 Joseph Silverstein
3 Lillian Schwartz Feldman *
3 Marian Lande Frankenstein *
3 Sammy Friedman
3 Joseph Frumkin *
3 William Hauser *
3 Leon Kaufman *
3 Leah Ogusky *
4 Abraham Arkin *
4 Matilda Bloomberg *
4 Fannie Moss *
4 Dora Saltiel
4 Catherine Schwartz
4 Rose Wineman *
4 Sol Wineman *
5 Belle Bornkind *
5 Lazar Buckler *
5 Grace Katz *
5 Philip Samuel Silver
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6 Bertha Pines Feiler *
Yahrzeit Observance
Yahrzeits begin the evening before the yahrzeit date. It is also proper to recite kaddish
at services on the following morning and evening. The names of people with yahrzeits are
read from the bimah on the Friday evening and Shabbat morning preceding the yahrzeit
date. It is also acceptable to say kaddish then. When you come to minyan for a yahrzeit,
please bring people with you to ensure there are ten people present to say kaddish. If you
can stop by Minyan any time to help out others who wish to say kaddish, it will be greatly
appreciated as well. Attending Minyan is a Mitzvah!
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Malka Mishkin *
Anne Rothstein
Barnett L. Seide *
Abraham Wolin
Samuel Akner *
Leah Bryer *
Fred Green
David L. Handman *
Henry Livingston
Abraham Mishkin *
Pete Myers *
Joseph Natchez *
JH Roumm *
William Saltman
Anna Golden *
Fannie Himelhoch
Ben Leiter
Rebecca Sorscher Meizlish *
Peter Nesterchuk
Morris Richman
Judith Schneider
Sam Bombel
Bessie Epstein *
Joseph Linder *
Kenneth Mieloch
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
– MINYAN TIMES –
Mon & Fri • 6:00 PM
Mon - Fri 7:30 AM
Shabbat • 9:30 AM
Sunday • no services
Minyan By Request
If you want a minyan service on an
unscheduled day, please call the shul
office one week in advance. We will
make arrangements for someone to
open the building and lead services. We
will also send out an email to the congregation indicating that there will be
a service on that date and encourage
people to attend to help make a minyan.
Don’t forget that we also read the names
of people with Yahrzeits on both Friday
evening and Saturday morning services.
Kaddish can be said then.
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