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March/April 2015
Adar/Nisan/Iyar 5775
PASSOVER PULLOUT INSIDE!
3rd Annual Corned Beef Sandwich Sale
March 15 & 16, 2015
$12 per lunch
Don’t miss this delicious deli treat!
Get your orders in now.
Forms enclosed or order online:
www.cornedbeefaugusta.com
BEFORE OR AFTER
YOU EAT
DONATE TO THE AYS
BLOOD DRIVE
DO A MITZVAH
SAVE A LIFE!
DAILY SERVICE SCHEDULE
Monday
Monday & Thursday
Thursday Morning
Mo
M rning - 7:15
7:15 am
am / Saturday
Saturday Morning
Morning - 9:00
9:00 am
Sunday,
Sunday, Monday,
Monday, Wednesday,
Weednesday, Thursday
Thursday & Friday
Friday Evening
Evening - 5:30
5:30 pm
Saturday
Saturday Evening
Evenning - 5:30
5:30 - Beginning March 14 - 7:00
Board Actions at the January and February Meetings:
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Rabbi David Sirull / 706-736-8788
aysrav@gmail.com
Administrator
Jenna McRae / 706-733-9491
adasyeshurun@knology.net
PRESIDENT
Jon Shoenholz / 706-495-6073
jshoenholz@outlook.com
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News: Membership
BPUBLISHER LEVEL
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COMMUNICATION/RECORDING
SECRETARY
Susan Steinberg / 706-951-4086
sumost50@yahoo.com
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CEMETERY
Doug Frohman / 706-495-5978
dovefrohman@comcast.net
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Joel Sabel / 706-731-0680
joel@sabelmail.com
CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS
Sandy Shapiro / 706-736-5991
RITUAL
Bernie Edwards / 706-210-5556
bernie.edwards@comcast.net
PAST PRESIDENT/PERSONNEL/
FUNDRAISING
Warren Umansky / 706-399-6200
wumansky@knology.net
MENORAH SPONSORS
TREASURER
Bonnie Lee Ruben / 706-722-5541
914BR@comcast.net
HOUSE
Brian Estroff / 706-799-5752
eps@knology.net
AYS welcomes new member Deborah Greenfield to our AYS family. Watch
her “bio” in a future edition of the Menorah.
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VICE PRESIDENT/YOUTH EDUCATION
Jennifer Wood / 706-401-7608
woodfamilyof5@yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP
Jewell Johnson / 706-825-9834
johnson.jewell@gmail.com
Approved
membership
of Deborah Greenfield.
the individual
Approved a motion that dual membership dues are subject to dues
increases.
Approved a motion that AYS will not promote or advertise events of
other organizations found to be contrary to AYS rules of Kashrut.
EDITOR LEVEL
Elliott Sons
Richard S. Epter, MD - augusta pain center
COLUMNIST LEVEL
Jeffery L. Foreman, CPA, PC
REPORTER LEVEL
Georgia Bank & Trust
Hospice Advantage-Terrie Levy, RN
PRINTER LEVEL
Annie & Hank Alperin
Sheila Goodman
Mary & Jay Sawilowsky
ACHS Insurance
Southside Monument
PROOFREADER LEVEL
Neil Ghingold Antiques
Augusta Business Equipment
GrIller’s PrIDe
Next deliveries:
Sunday, March 22 and Sunday, May 3
Orders due about a week before delivery
Many ways to order:
Online: www.grillerspride.com
Phone: (770) 454-8108
Email: orders@grillerspride.com
Fax: (770) 454-8158
MEN’S CLUB REP / YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Marc Zuckerman
mzuckerman123@gmail.com
SISTERHOOD BOARD REP
Jennifer Wood / 706-401-7608
woodfamilyof5@yahoo.com
Jewell Johnson / 706-825-9834
johnson.jewell@gmail.com
Rabbi Sirull with the regional Israeli Consulate General
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The Rabbi’s Voice
thinks of how a broken arm will heal itself. And sometimes nature
can be terrible, with diseases such as measles or worse still, polio
or small pox. Jewish tradition teaches us that there is a human
obligation to overcome nature by curing disease, and using
vaccines if necessary.
VACCINATIONS
There was a recent news story about a woman
who worked in the health care field and was
required to receive a flu shot. She refused on
philosophical grounds. She claimed that she was a vegan and the
flu vaccine is made with eggs, an animal product that she would
not put in her body. Her boss claimed that her refusal to get a flu
shot was a threat to the patients with whom she worked. The case
went to court. Eventually the woman won; one can refuse
vaccinations on religious or philosophical grounds.
A Message From Our President
500 Pounds of Corned Beef
At the time of this writing, there is a lot of
commotion about the cinematic release of
Fifty Shades of Grey, based on the painting
instruction book of the same name (I think
that’s what it’s about). Really, the talk of the
town should be “500 Pounds of Corned Beef,” referring to the
special delivery shipped to AYS in preparation for this year’s
sandwich meal sale. The star of the show is of course the
sandwich, featuring lean, hand sliced, high-quality Kosher corned
beef, piled high on bakery Jewish rye bread. The all-star
supporting cast will include a Shul-baked brownie, chips, pickle
spears, and a Coca-Cola soft drink or bottled water. Our goal is
to sell 1,300 meals this year and with the price being only $12 per
meal, we should have no problem accomplishing this outcome.
Please place your order(s) as soon as possible (We could sell out!)
and do everything you can to spread the word. Order forms are
available outside the AYS office, in this edition of the Menorah or
I can email them to you. Or even better, go straight to
www.cornedbeefaugusta.com, to place your order easily and
securely online. We greatly need volunteers as well. Whether
helping in the kitchen, assembling the lunch boxes, or delivering
the orders, there is something everyone can do to pitch in. Also
start generating buzz about local media appearances by Rabbi
David Sirull. On February 27th he already appeared on WGAC
580 AM radio with Harley Drew and Mary Liz Nolan and on
March 3rd he will appear on WJBF News Channel 6 News at
Noon with Mary Morrison. Like last year, the fundraiser will also
benefit a local charity. This year Shepeard Community Blood
Center has been selected as the recipient. Not only will a small
portion of the net proceeds go to support its life-saving efforts, but
we will also proudly host a blood drive between 11AM – 3PM on
March 15th. Please call the AYS office today to sign up
and help save three local lives, or sign up through
www.cornedbeefaugusta.com. The AYS Corned Beef Fundraiser
is quickly becoming the major community event that it was
envisioned to be several years ago. We are a strong but small
community, and it can only succeed and grow if everyone takes
an active role. Whether by contacting a few friends or businesses
you patronize to encourage orders, assisting in the delivery of
orders, or helping for a few hours in the preparation of the lunch
boxes, everyone can play a crucial role in making this year’s
fundraiser a blockbuster event. Place your orders and sign up to
help now at www.cornedbeefaugusta.com under the Shepeard
Drive/Volunteer tab.
This case points to a controversy that is raging today. Not long
ago there was a belief that measles had been eliminated in the
United States. Now there has been an outbreak, which started at
the happiest place on earth – Disneyland, and has reached our
own state of Georgia. More and more parents have refused to
have their children vaccinated, and have become the victims of
this new outbreak. In some states, one can refuse vaccinations on
religious grounds. But that raises a profound question about the
attitude of religion towards vaccinations.
One can understand how certain religions would forbid
vaccinations. The Amish, for example, have forbidden their
communities from utilizing many of the wonders of modern
technology. Christian Scientists reject modern medicine in favor
of seeking God's intervention in medical issues. At one point,
Jehovah's Witnesses forbade vaccinations, worried that the
vaccines contained blood. More recently, that opposition has
mellowed, leaving it up to the believer's individual conscience.
But what I find fascinating is the number of Jews and Christians
who have opted out of vaccinating their children on religious
grounds.
What is the religious thinking behind this opposition? Some
people today make every attempt to live lightly on the earth,
trying to be at one with nature. While there is merit in this attitude,
there are many people in this movement that are the most vocal
critics of circumcision. And many people who take this approach
oppose vaccinations.
How does Judaism view this return to nature movement? The
Torah tells us that humans have an obligation to heal. Of course,
sometimes healing involves going against nature, or perhaps
better, helping nature along. Disease is natural, and injuries are
part of living in the natural world. Overcoming disease or healing
injuries, whether by surgery or drugs or both, is part of a human
obligation.
With respect to the current controversy regarding vaccinations, I
believe there is a fundamental danger in the "back to nature"
movement. Yes, nature is God's creation. But nature is amoral,
neither good nor bad. Sometimes nature can be wonderful, one
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Men’s Club:
WOrlD WIDe WrAP
On Sunday, February 1st the AYS Men's Club and other
AYS members participated in the World Wide Wrap.
Arriving early to make sure they all 'wrapped' correctly,
the men participated in morning services and then
enjoyed a fresh breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, lox,
pastry and coffee as well as some lively discussions. The
men look forward to increased participation next year!
(See photo.)
From l to r: Bernie Edwards, Joel Sabel, Marvin Kestin, Ed Kahal,
Dr. Michael Cohen, Charlie Blair, Sonny Levy, Rabbi David Sirull,
Larry Waxman, Dr. David Shapiro, David Wood, Carl Bogo, Marc Zuckerman
CALLING ALL OUR
AYS TEENAGE
ARTISANS AND
CREATIVE GENIUSES!
What an opportunity! Here is a chance to design
the label for the Federation of Jewish Men’s
Clubs Yellow Candle Project and have your
design appear on thousands and thousands of
candles. Just follow the instructions below.
You and your parents will need to go to
the following website to complete the
YELLOW CANDLE PROGRAM TM CONTEST
SUBMISSION and COPYRIGHT LICENSE
AGREEMENT:
http://fjmc.org/sites/default/files//images/
shoah_yellow_candles/fjmc_copyrightyellow_candle_contest_2015-agreement.pdf
GOOD lUCK!
Sisterhood News:
Torah Fund News
On Sunday afternoon February 8, rae & Paul Wallach hosted AYS synagogue’s first Torah Fund event, a Torah
Fund Tea which was attended by approximately 20 Sisterhood members. Our special guest speaker was their
daughter, Rabbi Shira Wallach. Shira is presently in Dallas, Texas, and is a member of the team of rabbis at
Congregation Shearith Israel.
After the ladies enjoyed some tea and a nosh, Shira shared some of her perspectives from the book of Samuel, namely
about Hannah. Shira lead the women through a sequence of texts including Brachot (Talmud) and midrashim that
explored Hannah’s ability to set a new precedent of how to pray. She included the laws set by the rabbis based on
verses that were read. Discussed was Hannah’s audacity (chutzpah), and how she could be an inspiration to women
and men today. Several of those in attendance shared personal moments, reflecting on Hannah’s situation.
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Shira’s teaching session was delightful, and it is hoped that Shira may be invited on a yearly basis to share more
words of Torah with our ladies and demonstrate just how our Torah Fund contributions provide for our future rabbis
and cantors.
Just a reminder that you may support Torah Fund with a contribution in any amount and you may also desire to
purchase Torah Fund Cards for various occasions. Your support of Torah Fund helps greatly to ensure the future of
the Conservative Movement through the education and training received at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)
and other Conservative/Masorti educational institutions throughout the world. Contributions are payable to Torah
Fund and may be sent to Rae Wallach, 3512 Greenway Drive, Evans, GA 30809. To purchase cards, please contact
her at 813-892-2381 or email her at raewallach@gmail.com.
Book Review
Sisterhood’s book review, A Guide for the Perplexed (a novel) by Dara Horn has once again
been postponed. The new date is saturday, March 21st following Kiddush. The book
review will be led by Cathy Fishman. Below is a synopsis of the book:
Dara Horn’s latest novel is an engrossing story with many narrative layers. Josie Askenzai is
a brilliant young software designer whose program, Geniza, archives events in people’s lives.
When she is kidnapped while consulting at the Library of Alexandria (Egypt), her sister Judith
moves into Josie’s home to help her brother-in-law care for her young niece. In this story of
sibling relationships, not just Josie and Judith, but many other sets of siblings associated with
the Cairo Geniza (a depository for old and discarded sacred books and Jewish documents,
from the middle ages through the early modern era first discovered by Solomon Schechter),
the reader is drawn into a web of complex family harmonies and disharmonies.
The book is available through Amazon in print and Kindle editions. It is also available through Barnes and Noble
in print and Nook editions.
Purim
You should have recently received a Purim postcard. The reading of the Megillah will begin at 6:15 on Wednesday,
March 4th and will be followed by “make your own sundaes” and hamantashen direct from Brooklyn! AYS
Religious School students will take part in the services. There will be costume contests for various age groups and
prizes for the kids! Please join in the fun!
sAVe the DATe
The next general Sisterhood meeting will be Tuesday, March 24th at the home of Meryl edwards. Last year’s
favorite family recipes meeting was very successful; so, this year, in keeping with Women’s League’s theme of
Mishpacha, we have again planned a potluck dinner to which attendees will bring Pesach Faves. Think about
your favorite Passover recipes (dairy, of course) and plan to bring one! Details will follow soon.
Education & Religious School:
W EEKDAY R ELIGIOUS S CHOOL – R ELIGIOUS S CHOOL S HABBAT
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Weekday Religious School will meet each Monday in March. There will be NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL on the
first two Mondays in April (6th and 13th). Religious school will reconvene on Monday, April 20th. There will
be two sessions prior to Religious School Shabbat on Saturday, May 2nd; the last session will be Monday, April
27th. All students and tots will take part in Shabbat Services on May 2nd. Susan Steinberg will be contacting
parents to assign “parts.” Religious School Shabbat will be followed by a special “hotdog” Kiddush!
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T U B’ SHEVAT C ELEBRATION
On Monday, February 2nd David and Barbara Cordas (sam’s grandparents) hosted a tree planting ceremony and
Tu B’Shevat Seder for our Religious School students. The students planted a fig tree which hopefully will bear fruit
in 2016 and David provided instruction regarding the importance of fruit bearing trees as well as information
regarding how to plant a tree. Following the tree planting, the students participated in a Tu B’Shevat Seder partaking
of various fruits and grape juice and reciting the respective Brachot. (See photos below.)
Religious School Students planting the fig tree.
l-r Madison Heyman, Fay Katz-Smith, Sidney Sirull, Benjamin Budenstein,
Sam Cordas, Seth Annis, David Cordas
J UNIOR C ONGREGATION
Religious School students are encouraged to attend Junior Congregation each Shabbat morning. Junior Congregation
meets from approximately 10:00 (beginning of the Torah reading) until Musaf begins. The Religious School students
conclude services with ein Keloheinu and Aleinu and are joined by the younger children to sing Adon Olam and
recitation of the handwashing prayer and HaMotzi.
T OT S HABBAT
Included below are the remaining dates for 2014-2015. These dates reflect holiday activities as well. Babysitting has
been temporarily suspended and all children coming to services may participate in Junior Congregation. Junior
Congregation begins with the reading of the Torah and ends when Musaf begins. Each Shabbat the younger children
will participate in the conclusion of services with the singing of Adon Olam as well as participating in handwashing
and HaMotzi.
Tot Shabbat & Activities 2015
04/04/15 – Pesach
05/2/15 – Religious School Shabbat
05/23/15 – Shavuot
A WAY F ROM AYS F OR S HABBAT
Children who attend Saturday morning services at a synagogue other than AYS will receive “credit” for Shabbat
attendance. Please notify susan steinberg the following Monday.
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Boker Tov,
We have had a great start to 2015 at our Augusta Jewish Community
Sunday school. The move to Congregation Children of Israel went
smoothly. Our Parents¶ Meeting with Brian Apple and Jeremy Hertza was
a big success. We discussed creating an environment at home for Jewish
enrichment. The Bible Players were also a big hit with our students. They
provided a fun Jewish learning experience. We are fortunate that
enrollment is up, and our rabbis, teachers, and aides are doing a fantastic
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ATTENTION – GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Harold David Silver Memorial Scholarship Program
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue announces the 19th annual Harold David silver scholarship Program competition. The program
awards a $500.00 scholarship to one young woman and one young man who meet the following criteria:
1) Parent(s) is/are member(s) in good standing of AYS.
2) Applicants are high school graduates entering college as freshman in the fall of 2015.
3) Applicants will write and submit a short essay on the theme:
“How I Will Develop My Jewish Identity in College.”
4) One female and one male winner will be selected according to the following criteria:
• Involvement in Jewish youth groups and the Synagogue during high school years
• Application essay
• Financial Need
5) Applications should be submitted to Rabbi Sirull by Monday, April 13th.
The awards will be presented at religious school shabbat on Saturday, May 2, 2015.
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Shop ‘til you drop…for AYS!
UPDATE
DID YOU KNOW???
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue continues its storefront on Amazon.com.
Go directly to it by clicking the link at the bottom of the AYS homepage
and check out all the great merchandise. All Amazon purchases made
through the AYS storefront make money for AYS at NO COST TO YOU!
This includes virtually the entire Amazon inventory and not just items
featured in the storefront. Before you buy, check Amazon prices; often
they are cheaper and many times shipping is free!
SHOP
AT AMAZON-HELP AYS
For Your Shopping Needs, Think Amazon!
No cost to you…Use your existing Amazon account.
$243.08
Amazon dollars raised to date
We continue to have small increases to our earnings; however, we would like to see even larger ones!
Please remember to make all of your Amazon purchases by clicking the the link at the bottom of the
AYS homepage. A percentage of each of your purchases will be donated to Adas Yeshurun
Synagogue, with NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. AYS earns at least four percent of all monthly
AYS Amazon sales, and this amount can go up if there are enough purchases.
So even
small
orders an make a
big diffference.
Kroger Community Rewards
We do not have any updates in this edition of the
Menorah as Kroger reports to us on a quarterly basis;
however, we encourage you to enroll as your
purchases earn money for AYS!
IT IS SUCH AN EASY FUNDRAISER FOR AYS.
(See below just how easy it is!)
Most of us have Kroger Plus Cards; however, if you don’t, apply now for one at your Kroger store or online! Then, once you have registered
your Kroger Plus Card at krogercommunityrewards.com, each time you shop at Kroger you will be helping AYS! Just swipe your Kroger
Plus Card, as usual, receiving all of your discounts and gas points. Follow these simple instructions to register online:
1. Go to krogercommunityrewards.com and establish an online Kroger account as a “New Customer.”
2.
You will be asked to indicate your Kroger store.
3.
You will be taken to a drop down menu to select AYS.
4.
Once registered you will be an active participant.
5.
Need help? Just call Jon at 706-495-6073. At the end of every quarter, AYS will get a distribution of up to $8,000 from Kroger
based on participation. Please help AYS get the maximum each quarter!
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What’s Ahead at AYS
MARCH 4
–
PURIM SERVICES AND MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAES
MARCH 15-16 –
CORNED BEEF FUNDRAISER
MARCH 21
–
ORPAH’S BOOK LIST BOOK REVIEW
A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED BY DARA HORN
MARCH 24
–
SISTERHOOD MEETING - PESACH FAVES
MAY 2
–
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SHABBAT
MAY 7
–
SISTERHOOD "NON-EVENT" DONOR
MAY 23
–
SHAVUOT DAIRY SHALOSH SEUDOS
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Marion & Charlie Blair
March 6
Ronnie & Eileen Daitch
March 24
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
Janet & Mark Weinberger
April 1
Stacey & Marc Zuckerman
April 3
Stephanie & Neil Ghingold
April 14
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Shirley Weisman
Derrick Umansky
Warren Umansky
Howard Bruckner
Herb Zarge
March 2
March 3
March 3
March 4
March 6
Sam Cordas
Elena Guy
Louis Saul
Jeffrey Foreman
derindia Shapiro
March 8
March 9
March 12
March 15
March 15
Sam Weinstein
Steven Liebowitz
Joan Steinberg
March 23
March 26
March 27
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Bernie Edwards
Dr. Ronnie Daitch
Barbara Mintz
Debby Davis
Bob Botnick
Elaine Saul
April 1
April 4
April 5
April 6
April 8
April 8
Daniel Wallach
Dr. Gary Katcoff
Dr. Nettie Albrecht
Dr. Stevin Dubin
Peter Goldberg
Henry Steinberg
April 10
April 12
April 15
April 15
April 17
April 18
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Dr. Barbara Joslow
Susie Saul
Ethan Shoenholz
Harris Weinstein
April 20
April 20
April 23
April 25
AYS NewS CApSuleS
3rd ANNUAL CORNED BEEF SANDWICH SALE IS NEAR!
Order forms are included in this edition of the Menorah. Orders of 10 or more
sandwiches ensure delivery on Monday, March 16th. Smaller orders may be
picked up at AYS on Sunday and/or Monday. Get your orders in as soon as
possible so that you are guaranteed this wonderful “deli delicacy!”
Reserve Your Window for Phase 2
All six stained glass windows have been reserved for Phase I of the new window project. These magnificent windows
will adorn the main entrance way doors into the synagogue.
We are now taking reservations for the second phase of the project. The smaller painted and leaded windows (9” X
7 ¾”) will replace the current plain windows of the same size in the doors. These windows allow the purchaser to
select from a number of Jewish themes. (Three already have been reserved.) The cost of each of these windows is
between $500 and $600, depending on the complexity and the amount of leading. A metal dedication plate will be
affixed to the door.
What a wonderful lasting and affordable way to honor or memorialize family and friends. Please call or email Warren
to reserve your window or to get more information (wumansky@knology.net; 706.399.6200).
Tree of Life
If you are interested in honoring a friend or loved one by purchasing a leaf on the Tree of Life, please contact
elaine saul at 706-733-3271.
Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos Sponsorship
Kiddush and Shalosh Seudos sponsorships are very simple. To sponsor in memory of a friend or loved one at the time
of a yahrzeit , contact shirley Ghingold at 706-736-3914 or snmgold@aol.com. To sponsor for a celebratory event
(birthday, anniversary, graduation, award, etc.), contact susan steinberg at 706-364-6086 or sumost50@yahoo.com.
susan is doing this on a temporary basis. If you wish to volunteer to fulfill this mitzvah, please contact Jenna at the
synagogue office. Kiddush Sponsorship is $36.00 and Shalosh Seudos sponsorship is $18.00.
Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat
Each month we have a Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat with a special Kiddush that includes a
cake or cupcakes to honor those congregants who have had these celebratory events during
that particular month. Upcoming dates are included below. Honorees for
each month are listed in the Menorah; however, very few have attended the
Birthday/Anniversary Shabbat each month. You are encouraged to join us
for Saturday morning Shabbat Services so you may be honored during you celebratory month. Also
consider sponsoring a Kiddush and/or Shalosh Seudos in honor of “your day” or that of loved ones.
Birthday and Anniversary shabbat schedule 2015
3/28/15
5/30/15
4/25/15
6/27/15
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AYS NewS CApSuleS CoNt.
Menorah Publication Dates & Deadlines
Shown below is the publication date for the final issue for Fiscal Year 2015. Should you have any information or
articles to be included, send to Susan Steinberg by emailing her at sumost50@yahoo.com.
May/June Issue:
Tuesday, April 14th
Do A Mitzvah
A number of headstones at Magnolia Cemetery are in need of
cleaning. One of them could very well be that of a friend or
family member. For a contribution of $36.00 (double chai), the
headstone will be pressure washed and you will have done a
mitzvah!
Kosher Foods Disappear
from Costco
Thank You
Those of you who have enjoyed the knishes, whitefish
spread, kosher chickens, and other such delights from
Costco might wonder why they are no longer available at
our local store. It is a mystery to many, but one thing is
clear: If enough of us request that they stock these items
again, it is likely they will bring them back. There is a
comment stand near the exit of the store. Please take a
minute and let the management know you want these
items back.
Barbara & David Cordas for the
Tu B’Shevat tree planting ceremony
and seder he provided for the AYS
Religious School students
Tina Weinstein and friends: Meryl
Edwards, Paula Schwartzman,
Marilyn Yarmon & Debby Davis for a job well done.
Working in the meat kitchen from 10:00 am until 5:30
pm on Tuesday, February 10th, they baked, cut,
individually bagged and froze 1500 brownies for our
3rd Annual Corned Beef Sandwich Sale on Sunday,
March 15th & Monday, March 16th.
Don’t Forget!
Rae & Paul Wallach for hosting the Torah Fund Tea and
for their generosity in covering the expenses for the event.
Greg Weinstein for schlepping to Atlanta to pick up the
21 cases of rye bread ( 84 3 pound loaves and 475
pounds of corned beef briskets) and delivering them to
AYS for the 3rd Annual Corned Beef Fundraiser.
Jack Weinstein for use of the KAMO truck to pick-up
and deliver the rye bread and corned beef AS WELL
AS the donation of paper and plastic products for the
Corned Beef Fundraiser.
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The Anniversary of our Parents, Jean & Warren Umansky by the
Umansky Children
Our Anniversary by Jennifer & Jonathan Shoenholz
My Birthday by Peaches Graves
Our Anniversary by Tina & Jack Weinstein
Wife Jennifer Annis-Domenech’s birthday by Jeff Domenech
Husband Manny Weisman’s birthday by Shirley Weisman
Warren & Derrick Umansky’s birthdays by the Umansky Family
In Loving Memory of:
Condolences to:
Ben Wepman by Lloyd & Judy Wepman
Father Abraham Greenfield by Ms. Deborah Greenfield
Father Gerald Foreman by Jeffrey Foreman
Wife Dixie Krasnoff Nathan by Steven Nathan
Father Harry Levy by Annabelle Pomerance
Father Meyer Sirull by Robert & Edith Sirull
Father Maxwell J. Estroff by Dale & Haskell Toporek, Simon &
Susan Estroff, Malcolm & Andrea Estroff
Father Joseph Weinstein by Richard & Phyllis Weinstein
Father-in-law Israel Gelbart by Audrey Gelbart
Mother Sarah Cohen by Betty Sussman
Mother Stella Zaharia by Albert Zaharia
Granddaughter Talia Agler by Jack & Carol Steinberg
Daughter Laura Botnick Krafchick and Father Harry Botnick by
Dr. Robert & Lelia Botnick
Mother Shirley Plotkin by Judy & Ron Altman
Mother Ruth Bigman by Debbie z”l & Gary Katcoff
Mother Hannah Fogel by Sylvia, Moe & Family
Father Milton Mermelstein by Harriet & Marvin Kestin
Brother Harry Silverstein by Bernard Silverstein
Mother Charlotte R. Ruben by Bonnie Lee & Jeff Gorelick
Grandfather Hyman Rottenberg by Bonnie Lee & Jeff Gorelick
Grandmother Rachel Molar by Susan Steinberg & Ron Molar
Husband Jack Liebowitz by Terry Liebowitz & Family
Father Isadore M. Cohen by Elaine & Lou Saul
Husband Edward Goldberg by Judy Goldberg
Mother Lillian Levy by Annabelle Pomerance
Husband & father Myron Fogel by Sylvia Fogel and family
Uncle Stanley Gillman by Steven & Cathy Fishman
Mother Naomi Estroff by Dale & Haskell Toporek, Simon & Susan
Estroff, Malcolm & Andrea Estroff
Father Max Brett by Stephen & Lynda Brett
Mother Elsie Ruben by Mildred Peskin, Milton & Margie Ruben
Mother Marguerite Gingold by Margie & Milton Ruben
Father-in-Law Ike Shapiro by Sandy Shapiro
Father Gerald Daniel by Eileen Maeso
Mother Rosalind Foreman by Jeffrey Foreman
Mother Joyce Blumberg by Dr. & Mrs. Jay Plesset
The Katcoff ffamily on the loss of wife, mother and grandmother
Debbie Katcoff.
Dr. Julian Nussbaum on the loss of his Mother, Luisa Nussbaum.
Mazel Tov to:
The Baylor family on the recent Bar Mitzvah of son and brother
Joshua Baylor.
Norman & Shirley Shapiro on the birth of their great grandson.
Susan Steinberg on being nominated Vice President of
Communications of the Southern Region of Women’s League for
Conservative Judaism
Rabbi David Sirull on being named Masim Tovim, “Man of the
Year” for the Southern Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s
Clubs to be presented at the International Convention in Miami,
Florida in December.
Kiddush Hosts
In Honor of:
Sisterhood Shabbat by AYS Sisterhood
Mana, Dale Toporek’s birthday with love from her 9 grandchildren
Mary Steinberg’s 91st birthday from her children & grandchildren
Marion Blair’s birthday by Charlie Blair and the Shoenholz &
Schwartzman Families
The Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Baylor by Lewis Baylor
Our Mother Rhea Markowitz’s birthday by Ben & Maple Dynan
Wife, mother & grandmother, Edith Sirull’s birthday by the Sirull Family
Wife, mother & grandmother, Charlotte Joslow’s birthday by the
Joslow Family
Our Mother Jean Umansky’s birthday by the Umansky Children
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Uncle Dr. Aaron Nathan Gillman by Steven & Cathy Fishman
Parents Eva & Samuel Justa by Annie & Hank Alperin
Mother Esther Abrams by Sylvia Fogel & Family
Father William Moog by Meryl & Bernie Edwards & Family
Father Hyman Daitch by Dr. Ronnie & Eileen Daitch
Grandfather Leon Kantziper by Harriet Ehrlich
Uncle Dr. Aron Nathan Gillman by Steven & Cathy Fishman
Grandfather Morris Grablowsky by Saradona & Leonard Lefkowitz
Parents Jack & Helen Freedman Aronoff by Shirley & Manny Weisman
Husband Herbert Clein by Joan Clein
Father Hyman Daitch by Dr. Ronnie & Eileen Daitch
Shalosh Seudos Hosts
Wishing a Speedy & Complete Recovery to:
In Honor of:
Debbie Katcoff, z”l by Sylvia Fogel & Moe Kortick, Helene & Paul Graboff, Betty
Sussman, Shirley & Norman Shapiro, Harriet & Marvin Kestin, Paula & Alan
Schwartzman, Judy & Ron Altman, Phyllis & Richard Weinstein
Carl Bogo by Cookie & Abram Serotta
Marcia Bogo by Cookie & Abram Serotta
Bonnie Lee Ruben by Cookie & Abram Serotta, Annabelle Pomerance
Martin Kreisberg by Annabelle Pomerance
Eric Fleishner by Cathy & Steven Fishman
Harris Weinstein by Harriet Ehrlich, Phyllis & Richard Weinstein
Steven Liebowitz by Harriet Ehrlich
Sharon Bolgla by Ellen & Arnold Goldberg
Sylvia Fogel by Ellen & Arnold Goldberg
Jack Steinberg by Elaine & Lou Saul
Haskell Toporek by Elaine & Lou Saul
Doug Frohman by Susan Steinberg
CHAI DONATIONS have been made for the speedy and
complete recovery of
Debbie Katcoff, z”l by Scott Walkowitz & Shelia Goodman, Sylvia
Fogel & Moe Kortick
Beverly Lowenstein by Harriet Ehrlich
Harris Weinstein by Harriet Ehrlich, Susan Steinberg, Carol &
Jack Steinberg
Bonnie Lee Ruben by Freida Estroff & Nancy Smyth, Hillaire
Clein, Joan Clein, Susan Steinberg
Our Mother Jean Umansky’s birthday by the Umansky Children
The Anniversary of our parents, Jean & Warren Umansky, by the
Umansky Children
The Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Baylor by Lewis Baylor
Husband Jack Weinstein’s birthday by Tina Weinstein
In Loving Memory of:
Husband Edward Golberg by Judy Goldberg
Great-grandfather Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Gillman by Steven &
Cathy Fishman
Grandfather Hyman Rottenberg by Bonnie Lee Ruben & Jeff Gorelick
Father Alan Siegelson by Lisa Shelton
Husband & father Alan Siegelson by Randy Siegelson, Dr. Hank
Siegelson & Susan Dair
Mother & grandmother Sarah Daitch by Mrs. Irvin Daitch & Family
Mother Rose Sirull by Robert & Edith Sirull
Father Alex Conrad Sawyer by Deborah & Stephen Davis
Uncle Stanley Gillman by Steven & Cathy Fishman
Mother Charlotte R. Ruben by Bonnie Lee & Jeff Gorelick
Aunt Laura Kaplan by Terry Liebowitz
Mother Elsie Ruben by Mildred Peskin, Milton & Margie Ruben
Grandmother Rachel Molar by Susan Steinberg & Ron Molar
Father-in-Law Ike Shapiro by Sandy Shapiro, Julius Berman
Father Gerald Daniel by Eileen Maeso
Father Max M. Geller by Elyse Bogo
Mother Rosalind Foreman by Jeffrey Foreman
Father Gerald Foreman by Jeffrey Foreman
Father Harry Shapiro & Mother Rose Sawilowsky by Norman &
Shirley Shapiro
Mother Mollie Silverstein by Bernie Silverstein
Grandmother Freda Ehrlich by Harriet Ehrlich and family
Father-in-law Israel Gelbart by Audrey Gelbart
Father Ben Kaplan by Terry Liebowitz &and family
Mother Stella Zaharia by Albert Zaharia
Father Joe Finkelstein by Sharon & Max Bolgla
Father Harry Berman by Juilius Berman
Daughter Laura Botnick Krafchick and father Harry Botnick by
Dr. Robert & Lelia Botnick
Husband Sidney Seidenberg by Shirley Seidenberg
Siddur Dedications:
In memory of our fathers, Paul Phillip Budenstein & Abel Jacob
Savage by Robyn & Sam Budenstein
In honor of our mothers, Jane Gabler Budenstein & Marilyn
Miller Savage by Robyn & Sam Budenstein
In memory of our dear friend, Debra Baylor by Robyn & Sam
Budenstein and Family
In memory of parents, Abraham & Ruth Greenfield by Deborah
Ann Greenfield
In memory of grandparents Addie R. Polier & Abe Cohen, the 1st
Jewish couple to wed in Aiken, SC on the 31st May, 1896 by
Nelson A. Danish
In memory of parents Minnie Cohen & Josef P. Danish by Nelson
A. Danish
In memory of aunt Pearl Polier Cohen by Nelson A. Danish
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Wishing Jean Umansky a complete and speedy recovery by
Bonnie Lee & Jeff
In loving memory of your mother, Luisa Nussbaum by Bonnie Lee & Jeff
In loving memory of Debbie Katcoff by Bonnie Lee & Jeff
Wishing Doug Frohman a complete and speedy recovery by
Bonnie Lee & Jeff
Happy Day Fund :
Mazel Tov to Norman & Shirley Shapiro on the birth of their
great-grandson by Betty & Hy Sussman, Elaine & Lou Saul
Happy Birthday to Freida Estroff by Cathy & Steven Fishman
Happy 90th Birthday to Sanya Tannen by Hillaire Clein, Cookie &
Abram Serotta, Jackie & Jack Shapiro, Mildred Peskin
A hearty Mazel Tov to Josh Baylor and his family on his Bar
Mitzvah by Harriet & Marvin Kestin
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of grandmother Alice Rottenberg by Bonnie Lee
Ruben & Jeff Gorelick
In loving memory of mother Charlotte R. Ruben by Bonnie Lee
Ruben & Jeff Gorelick
In loving memory grandfather Hyman Rottenberg by Bonnie Lee
Ruben & Jeff Gorelick
In loving memory of father Milton Mermelstein by Harriet & Marvin Kestin
In Loving Memory:
Jay Pearlstein by Bernie Silverstein, Cookie & Abram Serotta, Dr.
Manuel & Shirley Weisman
Boots Wittenberg by Cookie & Abram Serotta
Dr. Arthur Gelbart by Cookie & Abram Serotta
Debbie Katcoff by Annabelle Pomerance, Betty & Hy Sussman, Cookie &
Abram Serotta, Cathy & Steven Fishman, Dr. Manuel & Shirley Weisman,
Ellen & Arnold Goldberg, Marian Harelik
Carol Rivner by Judy & Ron Altman
Sam Goodrich by Marcia & Carl Bogo
CHAI DONATIONS have been made in loving memory of
Debbie Katcoff by Cindy & Mo Levine, Lea Kirschner, Bernie Silverstein,
Marisa & Joseph Levy, Sonny Levy, Jean & Warren Umansky, Dr. Richard
& Wendy Epter, Judi & Ed Kahal, Jeanette & Max Balotin, Dr. Ronnie &
Eileen Daitch, Dr. Hank & Annie Alperin, Dr. Jerry & Bunny Garnick, Randy
Sielgelson, Vera & Doug Frohman, Marsha & Michael Shlaer, Carol & Jay
Rubin, Audrey Gelbart, Debby & Stephen Davis, Mr. & Mrs. E. R. Hensly
Rae Bolgla Berg by Jane & Marshall Gerson, Carol & Jack Steinberg
Luisa Nussbaum by Rhonda Graybeal
Eunice Levine Kitchen Fund:
To Norman & Shirley Shapiro in honor of the birth of their greatgrandson by Harriet Ehrlich
Dr. Irving Rich Music Fund:
Mazel Tov to Norman & Shirley Shapiro on the birth of their
great-grandson by Andrea & Malcolm Estroff
Mazel Tov to Norman Shapiro on reaching your 79th milestone!
by Andrea & Malcolm Estroff
In loving memory of Debbie Katcoff, by Andrea & Malcolm Estroff
In loving memory of Debbie Katcoff by Judy & Ron Altman
Irving J. Daitch Cemetery Beautification Fund:
Shiva Meal Fund:
Wishing Harris Weinstein a complete and speedy recovery by
Judy & Ron Altman
In loving memory of Debbie Katcoff by Scott Walkowitz & Sheila Goodman
In memory of Debbie Katcoff by Margie & Milton Ruben, Amy & Jim
Bernstein, Ron Molar, Bennett & Reba Kreisberg Herzfeld, Harriet & Marvin
Kestin, Susan Steinberg, Jeanette & Max Balotin, Sylvia Fogel & Moe
Kortick, Dr. Ronnie & Eileen Daitch, Terry Liebowitz, Alaine & Harvey
Handfinger, Dr. Jerry & Bunny Garnick, Marilyn & Joe Paul, Vera & Doug
Frohman, Harriet Ehrlich, Rae & Paul Wallach, Jennifer & Fred Rosenthal
In memory of Dr. Arthur Gelbart by Harriet Ehrlich
In memory of Jack Liebowitz by Dr. Louis & Laura Levy
Thank you from Ernest Levinson
Thank you from Margie & Milton Ruben and Amy & Jim Bernstein
Thank you from Seth Toporek
Abe Ghingold Charity Fund:
Religious School Fund:
In loving memory Debbie Katcoff by Shirley & Maurice Ghingold
Mazel Tov to Norman & Shirley Shapiro on the birth of their great-grandson
Welcome home, Annabelle Pomerance by Shirley & Maurice Ghingold
In memory of Alan Olin (father of Julie Olin Serotta) by Harriet Ehrlich
In loving memory of Boots Wittenberg by Dr. Jerry & Bunny Garnick
Rabbi Discretionary Fund:
A Special Thanks
The family of Debbie Katcoff wishes to express our heartfelt
thanks to our Synagogue and Center families. During the past
several months, the Augusta community was truly unbelievable
with its support and love for Debbie. The cards, e-mails, texts,
phone calls, meals, and personal visits were a constant resource
to provide the strength we needed. We lost a wonderful wife,
mother, and grandmother. Augusta lost a pivotal player in the
landscape of our community. Thank you again for your love and
support during this most difficult time.
Persky Generation To Generation Fund:
A CHAI CARD has been sent
To Norman & Shirley Shapiro in honor of the birth of their greatgrandson by Dr. Ronnie & Eileen Daitch
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Augusta Jewish Community Center
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or email at augustafed1@knology.net
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Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
935 Johns Road u Augusta, Georgia 30904
Phone: (706) 733-9491 u Fax: (706) 733-1651
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Augusta, GA
Permit No. 346
Website: www.adasyeshurun.net
Affiliated with the:
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Would you like to receive regular updates about AYS activities in your email?
Just send your email address to the AYS e-mailer at aysrav@gmail.com.
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
The
Passover Pullout
2015/5775
The Rabbinical Assembly
Pesach Guide
The Torah prohibits the ownership of chametz (leaven) during Pesach. Therefore, we arrange for the sale of the
chametz to a non-Jew. The transfer, mechirat chametz, 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 chametz. If ownership of the chametz was not transferred before the
holiday, the use of this chametz is prohibited after the holiday as well (chametz she-avar alav ha-Pesach).
Since the Torah prohibits the eating of chametz during Pesach, and since many common foods contain some
admixture of chametz, guidance is necessary when shopping and preparing for Pesach.
During the eight days of Pesach, chametz cannot lose its identity in an admixture. Therefore, the minutest amount
of chametz renders the whole admixture chametz and its use on Pesach is prohibited.
What follows is a general guideline. However, the rabbi should be consulted when any doubt arises. Kosher lePesach 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 the rabbi.
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 the rabbi for guidance in the use of these products.
PerMITTeD FOODs:
A. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesach label if purchased prior to Pesach: 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 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.
B. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesach label if purchased before or during Pesach: Fresh fruits and
vegetables (for legumes see above), eggs, fresh fish and fresh meat.
C. The following foods require a kosher le-Pesach label if purchased before or during Pesach: 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 Pesach without a kosher le-Pesach 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-Pesach 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-Pesach label if purchased during
Pesach: milk, butter, juices, vegetables, fruit, milk products, spices, coffee, tea, and fish, as well as all foods
listed in Category C.
DeTerGeNTs: If permitted during the year, powdered and liquid detergents do not require a kosher le-Pesach label.
MeDICINe: Since chametz 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 Pesach. If it is not for life sustaining therapy, some
authorities permit, while others prohibit. Consult the rabbi. In all cases, capsules are preferable to pills.
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 kach 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.
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 not be used for a period
of at least 24 hours between the cleaning and the immersion in 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. Selfcleaning ovens should be scrubbed and cleaned and then put through the self-cleaning cycle. Continuous
cleaning ovens must be kashered in the same manner 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.
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 opinion requires only a thorough
scrubbing before Pesach, or putting them through a dishwasher.
Glass Cookware: There is a difference of opinion as to whether it is to be kashered. One opinion is that it must be
kashered. After a thorough cleansing, there should be water boiled in them which will overflow the rim. The other
opinion is that only a thorough cleansing is required. Glass Bakeware, like metal bakeware, may not be kashered.
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 chametz 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 chametz, 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. CHAMETZ AND NON-PASSOVER UTENSILS: Non-Passover dishes, pots and chametz whose ownership
has been transferred, should be separated, locked up or covered, and marked in order to prevent accidental use.
Passover 5775
April 4 - April 11, 2015
CHAMETZ
Sale of Chametz Form
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
Dear AYS member,
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING AND FAX TO 706-733-1651 OR MAIL/DELIVER TO: RABBI SIRULL
c/o Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, 935 Johns Road, Augusta, GA 30904 -- NO LATER THAN April 2nd, 2015.
You may also return it as an attachment to: aysrav@gmail.com
I the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi David Sirull to act in my place and stead, and on
my behalf to sell all chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly as defined by the Torah
and Rabbinic Law (e.g. chametz, possible chametz, and all kinds of chametz mixtures).
Also chametz that tends to harden and adhere to inside surfaces of pans, pots, or cooking utensils,
the utensils themselves, and all kinds of live animals and pets that have been eating chametz and
mixtures thereof.
Rabbi Sirull is also empowered to lease all places wherein the chametz owned by me may be found,
particularly at the address(es) listed below, and elsewhere.
Rabbi Sirull has full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall
have full right to sell and lease as provided herein.
Rabbi Sirull also has the full power and right to act as he deems fit and proper in accordance with all
the details of the Bill of Sale used in the transaction to sell all my chametz, chametz mixtures, etc.,
as provided herein. This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.
Names: _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________
Date: ________________________
All evening services during Passover will begin at 5:30 PM except for Saturday night (4/11) at 7:00 PM.
The morning services on Yom Tov, April 5th and 10th will begin at 9:00 AM. Monday and Thursday morning
services on April 6th and 9th respectively will begin at 7:15. April 22nd is YIZKOR.
Pesach Schedule 2015/5775
Thursday, April 2 – Deadline for Selling Chametz (Please find the form in this Pesach Guide.)
Friday, April 3 – Fast of the 1st Born (Please see an explanation in Pesach Guide.)
5:30 pm – Shabbat Services
Candlelighting time – 7:32 pm — First Seder
Saturday, April 4 – First Day of Pesach
9:00 am –Shabbat and Yom Tov Services
Candlelighting time – after 8:28 pm — Second Seder
Sunday, April 5 - Second Day of Pesach
9:00 am - Yom Tov Services
5:30 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv
Monday, April 6 – Chol HaMoed Pesach
7:15 am – Morning Services
5:30 pm — Mincha/Ma’ariv
Tuesday, April 7 - Chol HaMoed Pesach
Wednesday, April 8 – Chol HaMoed Pesach
5:30 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv
Thursday, April 9 – Chol HaMoed Pesach
7:15 am – Morning Services
5:30 pm – Mincha/Ma’ariv
Candlelighting time-7:36
Friday, April 10 – Seventh Day of Pesach (Yom Tov)
9:00 – Yom Tov Services
5:30 – Shabbat and Yom Tov Services
Candlelighting time –7:37
Saturday, April 11 – Eighth Day of Pesach (Yom Tov)
9:00 – Shabbat and Yom Tov Services (including Yizkor)
7:00 – Mincha/Ma’ariv
Corned Beef Sandwich Meal
Monday, March 16, 2015
Group Delivery Order Form (orders of 10 lunches or more)
Name of Location: ______________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _________________________________________________________
Phone number of Contact: ____________________________________________
Email address: __________________________________________________________
Number of Sandwich Pack Orders @$12 each: _________
Coke # ________ Diet Coke # ________ Sprite # _______ Water # ________
Preferred delivery time: ________________ (between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM)
All lunches include a generous portion of kosher corned beef on Jewish rye bread,
potato chips, pickle spear, brownie, condiments, and a drink.
Orders must be received by March 9th. Three ways to order!
1. Place order securely at www.cornedbeefaugusta.com
2. Mail this form with check made to:
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
935 Johns Road
Augusta, GA 30904
3. Call (706) 736-8788 and order by credit card
Email cornedbeefatays@outlook.com or call (706) 736-8788 if any questions!
Corned Beef Sandwich
Pack Pick-Up Order Form
935 Johns Road, Augusta 30904
_______ March 15, 2015 (Sunday)
______ March 16, 2015 (Monday)
Your Name: ______________________________________________________________
Phone number: _________________________________________________________
Email address: __________________________________________________________
Number of Lunch Pack @ $12 each: _______________________
Coke # ________ Diet Coke # ________ Sprite # _______
Water # ________
____ Pickup (between 11AM and 4 PM). Approximate pickup time ________.
____ Eat in at AYS (between 11AM and 4PM) Approx eat-in time ________.
(March 15 only)
All lunches include a generous portion of kosher corned beef on Jewish rye bread,
potato chips, pickle spear, brownie, condiments, and a drink.
Orders must be received by March 9th. Three ways to order!
1. Place order securely at www.cornedbeefaugusta.com
2. Mail this form with check made to:
Adas Yeshurun Synagogue
935 Johns Road
Augusta, GA 30904
3. Call (706) 736-8788 and order by credit card
Email cornedbeefatays@outlook.com or call (706) 736-8788 if any questions!
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