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Anshe Emeth Beth Tefilo Congregation
Main Campus: 3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights • Eastern Campus: 27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike
January 2010 • Tevet/Shevat 5770
Dear Rabbi Skoff,
Why does Judaism seem to be so
focused on insignificant details? When to
bow during services, avoiding money
on the Sabbath, putting pebbles on a
gravestone, all those prayers at the
Seder! It seems to me that we miss the
big picture by obsessing over such
non-critical items. Are these kinds of
trivialities really what Judaism is all
about? By the way, I sent you this
question a week ago and have not heard
back from you. Are you avoiding me?
Sincerely,
M
Dear M,
Don’t worry, I am not avoiding you.
In fact, I did answer your question,
and I sent you a reply immediately. If
you did not receive it, then that itself is
the answer to your question. You see, I
sent you a reply, but when I wrote you
back to your email address on YAHOO,
I left out the dot before the “com”. I
wrote to you at “yahoocom” instead of
at “yahoo.com.” You still should have
received the email, because after all, it is
only one little dot missing. I mean, come
on, one little dot is so insignificant, it
is not as if I wrote the wrong name!
Why would something so trivial prevent
you from receiving my email? Isn’t it a
From My Study
A LETTER FROM RABBI SKOFF
bit ridiculous that you did not get my
email because of a little dot?
No, actually, it is not ridiculous.
Because the dot is not just a dot. It
represents something. The dot has
significance far beyond what I
understand. It may seem to me to be
trivial, but that is simply because I do
not fully understand how the Web works.
All I know is that with the dot, my
message reaches the correct destination;
without it the message is lost.
Finding significance in living a
Jewish life is a lot like the dots. The
details of Jewish practices and customs
contain a great deal of meaning and
depth. Every detail, if properly
understood and practiced, can be
relevant to our lives and the lives of
others. In other words, every dot counts!
If you want to know more about the
importance of the dots on the web,
study computers. If you want to know
more about the importance of Jewish
customs and practices, come see me.
I would love to help you connect the
dots so that they will be more
meaningful to you. And remember, at
Park Synagogue, every congregant is
on his/her own unique journey, and,
every journey counts, no journey is
insignificant. See you in Shul.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Skoff
Rabbi Joshua Skoff ’s
20th Anniversary
Year
Join the growing list of
our 20th Anniversary Year
Sponsors.*
Rabbi’s Circle –
Honorary Chairs:
$18,000 and up
Goldberg-Fromson Family
Ratner-Miller Family
Honorary Co-Chairs:
$10,000 and up
Judy & David Kaufman
Leonard Senkfor
Benefactors:
$5,000 and up
Barbara & Bob Brenner
Zeev Friedman
Elayne & Bob Kwait
Janine Martyn & Fred Levine
Harriet & Mel Morris
Eudice & Elmer Paull
Debbie & Jim Strassman
Charna Sherman & David Weiner
Judy & Steve Willensky
Patrons:
$3,600 and up
Sharon & Bruce Epstein
Friends:
$1,800 and up
Sally & Fred Isenstadt
Lesley & Marvin Karp
Norma & Marty Markowitz
Judy Eigenfeld & Rick Maron
Marilyn & Bob Stein
* as of 12/14/09
To learn more about 20th
Anniversary Sponsorship
opportunities to benefit the
Rabbi Joshua Skoff
Programming Fund, please
contact Barbara Goldfarb at
216-371-2244, ext 133.
Visit us on the web at parksyn.org for
the latest information about Park activities!

P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
FRIDAY IS
Family
Night
AT PARK!
Bring the whole family and celebrate Shabbat with
a 45-minute service that includes music, singing and
prayer for all ages!
Friday, January 1 • 6:00 pm • PSE
followed by our Hot & Hearty Oneg
Friday, January 8 • 6:00 pm • PSE
Featuring our Teen Klezmer Band
Friday, January 15 • 6:00 pm • PSE
featuring our Volunteer Choir
Friday, January 22 • 6:00 pm • PSE
Friday, January 29 • 6:00 pm • PSE
For more information, please call the
Synagogue office (216) 371-2244.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR RABBI SKOFF
Rabbi Skoff has a new
email address ... please
update your address books!
jskoff-eva@parksyn.org
Upcoming Events at Park!
Scholar in Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Park Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 & 12
Wolf Religious School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B’nei Mitzvahs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Youth Group News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Park Summer Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Family Mitzvah Makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
New Generation Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Help Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sisterhood Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Gesher Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keruv Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mazel Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Park Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Senior Adult Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Men’s Cub Steak Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
JOIN US FOR THE
RABBI’S
CLASS
January 10, 24 & 31
Interested in weekly study? Look no further...
Rabbi Skoff’s Bible Class offers an opportunity
for individuals to explore the weekly portion
through lively, participatory discussion –
appropriate for all learning levels!
Class meets at 11:00 am at
Park Synagogue East
Mark Your Calendar For
Our Exciting
20th Anniversary
Celebration Events!
Shabbat Service & Rabbi’s Birthday
NCJW Anniversary Kiddush
Saturday Morning, March 20 • Park MAIN
"Take Off With Skoff” –
Our Family Fun Walk/Run
Sunday Morning, May 23 - Park EAST
The 141st Annual Meeting of
Park Synagogue
Sunday Morning, June 6 • Park EAST
Gala Dinner & Program In Honor
of Rabbi Skoff
Sunday Evening, June 27 • Park MAIN
Want to get involved in the planning of these
exciting congregational events? Please contact
Barbara Goldfarb 216-371-2244, ext. 133.
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
Women's Rosh Chodesh Group & Sisterhood Invite The Congregation To Attend The
Ruth Yanowitz Hirschfield Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat
Friday, February 5 & Saturday, February 6 • Park Synagogue MAIN
Featuring Dr. Beth Berkowitz, Ph.D, Associate Professor at Jewish Theological Seminary
Dr. Beth Berkowitz, Ph.D, is an
Associate Professor of Talmud and
Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological
Seminary, specializing in rabbinic
literature, Judaism and Christianity in
late antiquity, and theories and methods
in the study of religion. She also is
currently a fellow of the Tikvah Center for Law & Jewish
Civilization at NYU School of Law. Dr. Berkowitz is the
author of Execution and Invention: Death Penalty Discourse
in Early Rabbinic and Christian Cultures (Oxford University
Press, 2006).
Friday, February 5
Family Shabbat Services & Shabbat Dinner
Park Synagogue MAIN • 6:00 pm
Bring your family and friends for Family Shabbat Services
in the Miller Chapel – PSM at 6:00 pm in which Park women
will participate. A festive Shabbat Dinner will follow services.
Dr. Berkowitz will speak after dinner on:
“Constructive Criticism or Nosy Neighbors ... Is There
a Difference?”
Cost of Shabbat Dinner:
$19.95/adults • $10.00/children 4-10
No charge/children 3 & under
Saturday, February 6
Shabbat Services and Lunch & Learn
Park Synagogue Main
Join us for Shabbat Morning Services led by Park women,
in the Main Sanctuary. Dr. Berkowitz will speak on:
“Stoning, Hanging, and the Electric Chair: Judaism & the
Death Penalty.”
Following Services, stay for a special Scholar-in-Residence
Lunch & Learn on The Bridge. After the buffet lunch,
Dr. Berkowitz will be leading a discussion on:
“Jews & Non-Jews: Are We Really Created Equal?”
Cost of Lunch & Learn:
$12.95/adults • $5.00/children 4-10
No charge/children 3 & under
(Child care is available after lunch by reservation only)
If you would like to participate in either service with a Hebrew or English
part, please contact Adele Sheftel at asheftel@parksyn.org or 216-371-2244
ext. 161. Deadline for prepaid reservations for both Scholar-in Residence
Shabbat events is January 27th.
Questions? Contact Ellen Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or 216-371-2244
ext. 122.
Café 56 is catering both the Shabbat Dinner and Shabbat Lunch.
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Committee: Beverly Bedol, Karen Brown,
Judy Eigenfeld, Carole Faiman, Molly Friedson, Maxine Leikin & Sydelle Zinn.
We thank Donna & Bennett Yanowitz for sponsoring the 2010
Scholar-in-Residence speaker in memory of Bennett’s sister, Ruth Yanowitz
Hirschfield.
Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat
Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 5
_____ # adults @ $19.95 each
_____ # children 4-10 @ $10.00 each
_____ # children 3 & under – no charge
$________ Total for Shabbat Dinner
_____ # of vegetarian entree(s)
Total amount enclosed: $_____________
Shabbat Lunch
Saturday, February 6
_____ # adults @ $12.95 each
_____ # children 4-10 @ $5.00 each
_____ # children 3 & under – no charge
$________ Total for Shabbat Lunch
For the Shabbat Dinner only: Please seat me/us with: ___________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Saturday afternoon childcare (list names & ages of children)
_________________________________________________________________________________
Name(s)*________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
City_________________________________________________Zip__________
Phone___________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________
* Please list all names included in the reservation.
Reservation deadline for both Scholar in Residence events is Monday, January 27, 2010.
Mail check (payable to Park Synagogue) to Scholar in Residence Shabbat, Park Synagogue,
3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118.
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
Register Now for Park Preschool 2010-11
Eytz Chayim – The Tree of Life
Garinim – Like tiny seeds, we must carefully tend to our youngest students.
With the proper balance of parent, teacher and warm, nurturing environment,
these children begin to understand the concept of “coming to school,” realizing
there is another safe space outside the home.
Shorashim – These are the roots of our tree thirsty for knowledge and
understanding. These children dig deeper and deeper, asking questions, looking
for answers through opportunity and self-discovery.
Nitzanim – These children are like the buds on a tree, just beginning to
blossom. Their day is filled with discovering the joys and excitement of the
preschool environment, using their senses to gain an understanding of the world
around them.
Anafim – Almost ready for kindergarten, these children are ready to reach out and stretch beyond the walls of the
classroom, strengthening their minds and their bodies. Anafim develop higher level thinking and problem solving
skills and mastery over their small and large motor skills.
Betwixt & Between – Just for children who miss the public school deadline for kindergarten, but will be 5 years
old by December 31, 2010. The program offers an enriched curriculum and a longer school day to better prepare
them for kindergarten.
Like new little trees,
we carefully tend to our
children, supporting
their explorations,
providing experiences
and opportunities,
fostering their
development, nurturing
their Jewish identity
and helping to lay the
foundations for lifelong
learning, social and
emotional strength and
academic success.
At Park Preschool we
provide the resources to
support children’s
growth, allowing them
to blossom and reach
for the stars and grow.
Garinim (seeds)
18 months old by 9-1-2010
2 day separation program
9:15-11:15 am
Mon. & Tues.
Shorashim (roots)
2 years old by 9-1-2010
3 or 5-day option
9:00 am-1:00 pm with
lunch
Nitzanim (buds)
3 years old by 9-1-2010
3 or 5-day option
9:00 am-1:00 pm with
lunch
Anafim (branches)
4 years old by 9-1-2010
5 day program
9:00 am-1:00 pm with
lunch
Betwixt & Between
5 years old by 12-31-2010
5 day program
9:00 am-3:00 pm with
lunch
Other Available Programs:
Early Birds:
8:00 - 9:00 am supervised
play with a breakfast option
Rockin’ Robins:
1:00 - 3:30 pm enrichment
program
Tree House Gang:
3:30 - 5:00 pm extended
day activities
Your child deserves a
spot in our garden!
Call our Director, Kim
Lausin, to learn more
about our program
or to make an
appointment to visit
our school.
216-831-5363
ext. 203
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
PARK
PRESCHOOL
CORNER
with Morah Kimmy
Every Friday at Park Preschool, the entire school
gets together for Kabbalat Shabbat, a celebration to
greet Shabbat. It’s the one thing that brings our
entire school together on a regular basis and, by far
my favorite 20 minutes of the entire week. Imagine if
you will, the very first Friday of the school year. There
are 80 to 90 little children still tentative about coming
to school without Mom or Dad. They are just starting
to feel comfortable with their teachers and friends
and beginning to understand the routines in their
preschool classrooms. Out of the blue, the teachers
walk all the children to the front foyer. There they see
all these strange adults (the other teachers) and
unfamiliar children and someone called Morah
Kimmy standing behind a very big piano. Sounds
frightening, don’t you think?
But then I put on my Bim and Bam puppet friends
and quietly begin singing. Soon the older children
join in, remembering the song from last year. Before
the first verse is over, Bim and Bam have put everyone
at ease and the room fills with song and joy. No one
is scared, and to watch, you would never know this
was the first week of school.
That’s the feeling that Shabbat instills in us. It’s a
special time for friends and family to enjoy each
other’s company, sing, dance and be thankful for the
time together. And it’s a special time for us at Park
Preschool. While ‘what happens in the classroom stays
in the classroom’, what happens at Shabbat is shared
by all. We have a diverse
group of preschoolers and
families and yet, while
spending this special time
together, we become one
big peaceful and happy
family. If you’re ever in the
neighborhood around 10:15
on a Friday morning, please
stop in and join us for
Kabbalat Shabbat – we’d
love to see you!!
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Kimmy,
Park Preschool Director
2010
PARK PRESCHOOL
Summer Camp
June 21 – July 30
Shteelim (saplings):
18 months old
by June 1, 2010
Adult and child attend
together
9:30 -10:45 am
Monday only
Garinim (little seeds):
Must be 2 years old
by Sept. 1, 2010
9:30 am-12:00 pm
(no lunch)
2 day program
(Mon & Tues.)
Shorashim (roots):
2 year olds
by Sept. 1, 2010
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
includes lunch
3 or 5 day option
Nitzanim (buds):
3 year olds
by Sept. 1, 2010
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
includes lunch
3 or 5 day option
Anafim (branches):
4 years olds
by Sept. 1, 2010
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
includes lunch
5 day program
Other Available
Summer Programs*:
Early Birds
8:30-9:30 am
Rockin’ Robins
1:00-5:00 pm
(*available to campers
only on days they are
registered for camp)
For more information about these programs
or our extensive offering of enrichment classes,
please call Kim Lausin at (216) 831-5363.
Just for toddlers through
1st grade.
Shabbat Club
Shabbat Mornings!
9:45 am to noon • Shabbat Clubhouse
Park Synagogue Main
Parents are encouraged to bring their children
to the Shabbat Clubhouse located in the School
Wing & then attend Shabbat Morning Services
in the Main Sanctuary. Children will be escorted
to the Foyer outside the Sanctuary to meet their
parents for Ein Keloheynu.
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
Wolf Religious School NEWS
ATA GLANCE
January 2010
Saturday, January 2
Shabbat Club
Youth Service
Sunday, January 3
No School
Monday, January 4
Weekday School
4:00 pm • PSE
Upper School
6:00 pm • PSE
Thursday, January 7
No School –
Teacher In-Service
Friday, January 8
Klezmer Family
Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 9
Shabbat Club
Youth Service
Sunday, January 10
Sunday School
9:15 am • PSE
Monday, January 11
Weekday School
4:00 pm • PSE
Upper School
6:00 pm • PSE
Confirmation
6:00 pm • PSE
Rabbi Skoff’s 11th &
12th Grade Seminar
7:00 pm • PSE
Thursday, January 14
All Star Thursday
4:00 pm • PSE
Saturday, January 16
Shabbat Club
Youth Service
Sunday, January 17 thru
Monday, January 18
No School
Thursday, January 21
All Star Thursday
4:00 pm • PSE
Saturday, January 23
Shabbat Club
Youth Service
Confirmation
6th Gr Havdalah Parent/
Child Program at the
Maltz Museum
Sunday, January 24
Sunday School
9:15 am • PSE
Monday, January 25
Weekday School
4:00 pm • PSE
Upper School
6:00 pm • PSE
Thursday, January 28
All Star Thursday
4:00 pm • PSE
Saturday, January 30
Shabbat Club
Youth Service
Confirmation
Sunday, January 31
Sunday School
9:15 am • PSE
Note from Teri Hochberg
Teach us so to number our days that we may
attain a wise heart. Psalm 90
This is the time of year when we, as American
Jews, again say, Happy New Year! While we, of
course, count our days by the civil calendar year, in
truth, we measure our days by the Jewish calendar.
The Jewish calendar, a lunar-solar calendar in which
the days begin and end at sunset, weaves together
time as established by nature and also mirrors the
rhythm of our laws on how to live every day life. This
month we look forward to Tu B’Shevat, celebrating
the new year (another new year!) of the trees and
reminding us that conserving the earth’s natural
resources is a central Jewish commandment.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel once said,
“Judaism claims that the way to nobility of the soul
is to sanctify time.” As we begin the year 2010, let
us resolve to use our time wisely and to share our
time with those we love. Happy, healthy New Year!
–Teri Rube Hochberg
Wolf Religious School Director
Bar & Bat Mitzvah
Club Begins
Sunday morning,
February 7, 2010
9:30 am-12:00 noon
Park Synagogue East
For all Park Synagogue sixth grade
students and their parents.
Questions? Please contact the school
office (216-371-2244, ext 124)
Birthday Club
January birthdays will be honored
on January 16th.
Call 216-371-2244, ext. 127 to RSVP so your child can be
called to the Bimah in honor of his/her birthday
and receive a gift! Children 12 and under are eligible.
Sponsored through the generosity of the Lois Sherman Children’s Fund.
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
B’NEI MITZVAH
S I M A N T O V U ’ M A Z E L T O V
Jon Shapiro
January 9
Jon is a seventh grader at the
Beachwood Middle School and his
favorite subjects are Social Studies
and cooking. Jon is a member of
the middle school Advisory/Video Announcements
Club and band, as well as the BBYO Teen
Connection. In his free time, he enjoys playing the
guitar, playing video games and working on new
business ideas. Jon is the son of Liz Shapiro and
Michael Shapiro and the brother of Jared and Jodi.
Gabrielle Elana Rose
January 9 – Mincha
Gabrielle is a seventh grader at the
Shaker Middle School. Her favorite
subjects this year are Orchestra,
Spanish and English. She is a member
of the middle school tennis team and orchestra, as
well as Park’s Kadima Chapter and Jr. Mitzvah Makers.
In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and
the violin, reading and spending time with her
family and friends. Gabby is the daughter of Tammy
and Jeffrey Rose and the sister of Samantha.
Caroline Rachel Stern
January 16
Caroline is a seventh grader at the
Beachwood Middle School and her
favorite subjects are Math and English.
She is a member of the middle school
girl’s basketball team, the cheerleading squad, student
council and the orchestra. Her other hobbies include
reading and softball. Caroline is the daughter of
Cheryl and Robert Stern and the sister of Meredith,
Jacqueline, and Alexandra.
Erin Evans
January 23
Erin is a seventh grader at the Gross
Schechter Day School and her favorite
subjects are Language Arts and Math.
Erin is a member of the girls’
basketball and tennis teams. In her free time, Erin
likes to perform with the Playmakers Youth Theatre
and spend time with her friends. Erin is the daughter
of Jonathan and Marilyn Malcmacher Evans and the
sister of Emily.
Talia Fleshler
January 30
Talia is a seventh grader at the Gross
Schechter Day School. Her favorite
subjects are Math, Hebrew, and
Language Arts. Talia is a member of
the middle school basketball team and a volunteer
for the Schechter Preschool Camp. In her free time,
she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with
her friends. Talia is the daughter of Carla Tricarichi
and David Fleshler and the sister of Tamar.
Leah Greggo
January 30 – Mincha
Leah is a seventh grader at the Shaker
Middle School and her favorite subjects
are English and French. Leah is a
member of the middle school drama
club, swim team, and the band. In her free time, she
enjoys playing the piano and spending time with
friends. Leah is the daughter of Doris and Bob Greggo
and the sister of Kate.
Bar & Bat Mitzvah Date Assignments
During the next several months, Park children born in 2000 will receive their Bar or
Bat Mitzvah date. If your child was born in 2000 and is not listed below, please contact
Lisa at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155. We want to make sure that the list is complete before
assignments are given.– Gadi Galili, Ritual Director
Abigail Aronoff
Jacob Bartell
Olivia Belkin
Brandon Bilfield
Sarah Borow
Emma Briskin
Marni Cantor
Michael Carlson
Spencer Caron
Ryan Covitt
Danielle Cutler
Rachel Dubyak
Alexandra Duvin
Armon Frey
Elijah Frey
Chelsea Friedman
Hannah Froimson
Hadas Galili
Bradley Gilbert
Courtney Goldberg
Logan Goldberg
Caroline Gordon
Zara Gottlieb
Lindsay Greenberg
Kate Greggo
Erica Gross
Rachael Grossman
Sari Halpert
Abigail Herbst
Hannah Herman
Raya Holz
Danielle Kaufman
Michael Kohler
Hannah Kornblut
Max Leikin
Jessica Linden
Nathan Loewenthal
Dylan Lurie
Matthew Mangel
Arin Mintz
Jack Newman
Benjamin Pearlstein
Eli Ricanati
Jared Rosner
Cade Salyers
Jessica Schneider
Grant Schwartz
Ryan Schwartz
Sanford Sharp
Bryan Shein
Mason Shein
Mia Shein
Noah Shore
Olivia Siegel
Katherine Signer
Aaron Simon
Harrison Solar
Jake Sonkin
Malka Steinberg
Jennifer Stovsky
Harry Strauss
Gabrielle Sudilovsky
Grant Wasserman
Zoe Winger
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
YouthGroupCALENDAR
Jr.Kadima For grades 3rd – 5th
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010 • 12:00 - 4:00 PM
WINTER WONDERLAND!
Join Jr. Kadima for our chilliest event of the
year! Meet at Park East for lunch and then
spend the afternoon snow tubing at Alpine
Valley. Make sure to dress super warmly and be
prepared to have fun! For more information
contact Donell Newman at 216-765-8878 (no
phone calls on Shabbat please) or email
ritso2@roadrunner.com.
Kadima
For grades 6th – 8th
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010 • 12:00 - 4:00 PM
SNOWY SUNDAY!
Come chill with Kadima on the slopes of
Alpine Valley! Have lunch with your friends at
Park East and then prepare for an awesome
afternoon of snow tubing and hot chocolate!
For more information please contact
Alana Teichman at alanaka@gmail.com or
216-470-9027.
USY For grades 9th – 12th
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
WINTER OVERNIGHT!
Be a part of ParkUSY as we bring back a classic
program to Cleveland USY. We will start the
evening snow tubing and then come back for
an overnight filled with snacks, movies, games,
and fun. For more information, contact
Alana Teichman at alanaka@gmail.com or
call 216-470-9027.
** Please watch your inbox for e-flyers from the
Park Youth Department. It is our responsibility to
preserve our planet, and in our effort to go green,
we are sending out event flyers via email.
If you need to update your email address or just
have questions, please call or email Alana Teichman
216-470-9027 or alanaka@gmail.com.
FAMILY BINGO!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Help our youth department raise money
for tikkun olam and scholarships! Bring
your friends, family, and everyone else to
a fun night of bingo and dinner. Watch
your in box for more information about this
great family event!
JOIN PARK’S FAMILY MITZVAH MAKERS FOR A
Purim
Mitzvah
Project
Sunday, February 21 • 12:15 pm
Park Synagogue East
Join us for an afternoon of fun and mitzvot!
We’ll begin with a pizza and salad lunch, and
then decorate and pack Purim Shaloch Manot
boxes filled with hamantashen, candy, and other
goodies. Families will then deliver the shaloch
manot boxes to our Park members who reside in
area senior adult facilities and nursing homes to
brighten their day! This project is sponsored by
Park’s Family Mitzvah Makers, a group that brings
together Park families with preschool and/or
elementary age children to help others in the
community.
Cost for Lunch:
Adults: $6; Children 4-10: $3;
Children 3 & under: no charge
All children must be accompanied by at least
one parent or grandparent to participate.
RSVP’s are required by February 12.
Please send all names included in your reservation,
phone number, email address, and check
(payable to Park Synagogue) to Family Mitzvah
Makers, Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd.,
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
Bonnie Harden and Michelle Sharp are
Co-Chairs of the Family Mitzvah Makers.
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
JOIN PARK’S NEW GENERATION FOR
AN EXCITING AFTERNOON OF BASKETBALL!
CSU vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Sunday, January 24 • 2:00 pm
CSU Convocation Center
This event is ideal for families
with kids 5-16 because they can
help the Cleveland State players
out of the tunnel and get to be
on the floor as part of the
High Five Club. Also –
Cleveland State has a
Kids Fun Zone with face
painting, inflatables, sign making,
etc. available for all kids at each game.
Cost: $6.00 per person (ages 4 years and older)
Children 3 and under are free.
Deadline for reservations is January 6.
Questions? Please contact Ethan Cutler, Event Chair, at
216-381-6864.
To make your reservations, mail your check (payable to
New Generation) along with all names, ages of all children,
email and phone number to: Ethan Cutler, 4133 Wyncote,
South Euclid, OH 44121. Please include a self-addressed
stamped envelope for the return of your tickets.
S A V E T H E D A T E
Saturday, February 27• 6:15 pm
Park Synagogue Main
Annual Purim Dinner
If you would like to help plan this
event or have any questions, please
contact New Generation
Co-President, Tammy Powers
at 216-464-1914.
“I Have a Dream!”
Join us for an Interfaith Weekend with the
Abundant Grace Fellowship & Greater Heights
Body of Christ Congregations
in Celebration of the Legacy & Teachings of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Interfaith Worship Service
Sunday, January 17 • 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Kangesser Hall at Park Synagogue Main
The 2009 MLK Service that Park Synagogue hosted
was a wonderful morning of interfaith community
building with Abundant Grace Fellowship and
Greater Heights Body of Christ Congregations. This
year, Park members are invited to join the two
churches for a joint service of worship, lively music,
and fellowship in the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. A reception follows the service. Come with
your family! All ages are welcome!
An Afternoon of Celebration &
Community
Monday, January 18 • 12:30-4:00 pm
Kangesser Hall at Park Synagogue Main
Continue the MLK Weekend Celebration with an
afternoon designed to promote community
understanding among the 3 congregations. Enjoy
activities or all ages that will help us learn about our
shared history!
• Jewish Storytelling and Music with Noah Budin
• Music and Rhythm Sticks with Baba Jubal Harris
of Rhythm Culture
• A Community Service Project to reach out to
people in need
Attend together as a family! Let this day off from
school/work be one that will inspire us in the tradition
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join in one or both
events. Free and open to the community.
Park Co-Chairs of the MLK Weekend Celebration are
Denys Resnick & Jeff Rothman
RSVP’s requested for both events by January
10th. When you RSVP, please include the following
information in your message: names of all participants
& which event(s) you are attending (Sunday, Monday,
or both), ages of children, phone number, & email
address. Send your RSVP to Ellen Petler via email
(epetler@parksyn.org) or mail to MLK Celebration,
Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland
Heights, OH 44118.
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
Let’s Help Put Park to Work!
Unemployed? Underemployed?
In Transition?
If you’re a Park member and are in a situation like this,
we want to help as much as we can. Park Synagogue is
partnering with the Jewish Community Employment-
Related Support Program (ESP), sponsored by the Jewish
Community Federation (JCF) and the Jewish Family
Service Association (JFSA) , to provide a comprehensive
network of support that is available to all members of the
Jewish community who need to get back to work.
To date, 500 community members have participated
in the program, with resumes ranging from entry level to
senior level job skills. Park members seeking employment
can call Susan Hyman at the JCF at 216-344-3511. For
more information about the ESP program, visit the website
at www.letmypeopleknowcleveland.com/work .
On the flip side, if you are an employer, know someone
who is interested in finding potential candidates, or if you
know of open positions, please contact Park member
Karen Baker, Director of Strengthening & Growing Jewish
Cleveland at the Jewish Community Federation, at
kbaker@jcfcleve.org or 216-566-6513.
Let’s help put Park members back to work!
VOLUNTEER FOR GESHER’S ANNUAL
Bag Lunch For The Homeless
Mitzvah Project
Sunday, February 7 • 9:45 am
Park Synagogue MAIN
Come ready to roll up your sleeves
and help make 300 brown bag lunches
for the homeless! The lunches will be
given to people visiting InterAct
Cleveland’s Homeless Stand Down,
a project that provides a wide
variety of services to the homeless
population in our community. All Park adult
members of all ages and elementary-age children and
older are invited to volunteer to make the lunches!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or
grandparent. Community service hours for students
are available.
Participants will be asked to donate kosher food
needed to make the lunches (whole wheat bread,
smooth peanut butter, grape jam, juice boxes, cookies,
small boxes of raisins) or monetary donations that
will be used to purchase these items.
Even if you can’t volunteer, we welcome donations.
Please note: All donations must be kosher and
unopened.
RSVP’s are required by January 25th. Please
contact Miriam & Dan Rose, Co-Chairs of the project,
with the names of everyone volunteering, phone
number, email address, and the amount & kind of food
you would like to donate at MiriamDan@aol.com or
216-595-0810.
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Opportunities to Get Involved
HELP WANTED
Operation Warm-Up!
700 Coats Needed for Homeless Clevelanders!
We need your help in supplying 700 new or nearly
new men’s, women’s & children’s winter coats for those
who are homeless in our community! Park Synagogue and
other congregations, day schools, and Jewish organizations
are working together with the Cleveland Jewish Federation
and National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section
to make this project successful.
Large and extra-large men’s winter coats are especially
needed. If you are donating a nearly new coat, please
make sure it is clean. There will be collection bins in both
Park buildings for your donations until January 22nd.
Please donate one or more coats and bring warmth,
comfort and kindness to those in need. The coats will be
distributed to people attending InterAct Cleveland’s
Homeless Stand Down in February.
Todah Rabah!
Many thanks to Park’s Interfaith Hospitality
Network (IHN) Volunteers who helped host homeless
families during their week at the First Unitarian Church.
Park’s volunteers for this project were Linda & Jerry
Cohen, Sandy Ellis, Helen Friedman, Cheryl
Isaacson, Elinor Polster, Tammy, Rebecca & Jake
Powers, and Kathy Rockman. Please contact Elinor
Polster, Park Chair of the IHN project, for more
information and to become an IHN volunteer at
epolster@mailbug.com or 216-752-2292.
Operation Isaiah Food Collection
Helps Feed the Hungry
Thanks to the generosity and volunteer efforts of
so many Park members, the annual Operation Isaiah
Food Collection was a huge success! Thanks goes to
everyone who donated groceries, contributed to the
Park Hunger/Mitzvah Fund, and volunteered their time
to help JFSA clients in need. All remaining food was
donated to the Heights Emergency Food Center.
Todah Rabah to our 2009 Operation Isaiah
volunteers: Ina Burday & Sherry Tilson – Co-Chairs,
Lee & Chuck Apple, Sandra Baumal, Becky
Chesler, Audrey & Ethan Cutler & Family, Molly
& Sanford Friedson, Sheila Hirsch, Evy Gordon,
Jodi Herbst, Amy Kaplan, Martin Horwitz, Marcia
Korenstein, Ruth Lee, Lil Rubin, Ruth Schoenberg,
Susan & Mark Reis, Amy & Jack Kleinman, Marc
Jaffe, Dan Rose, Elaine & Stuart Shaffer, Steve
Steinreich, Mina Saidel, and Ann & Josh Sportas.

A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
SISTERHOOD
Upcoming Programs
Tuesday, January 5
Classes, Lunch & Program featuring
Avery Friedman, Civil Rights Attorney and
CNN Legal Analyst
“The Constitution and Counterfeit Patriotism”
Chair of the day is Gail Levine
Tuesday, January 12
Classes, Lunch & Program featuring
Joe Crea, Food Editor for the
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mr. Crea will share his thoughts about
“In Memories Kitchen”
a recently published cookbook written by
Concentration Camp survivors.
Chair of the day is Beverly Bedol
Tuesday, January 19
Classes, Lunch & Program featuring
a Chamber Music Program
performed by Students from the
Cleveland Institute of Music
Chair of the day is Annabelle Weiss
Tuesday, January 26
Classes, Lunch & Board Meeting
Sisterhood lunch begins at 12 noon
Park East Social Hall • 27500 Shaker Blvd.
Cost for lunch is $6.00. To make your reservation
for lunch, call Terry Juntoff at (440) 442-5378.
Sisterhood Gift Shop
Looking for the perfect gift? Make sure to visit the
Park Synagogue Sisterhood Gift Shop!
They have something for just about
every occasion! The Gift Shop is
located in the Park East lobby
and a smaller display is located
at Park Main.
For more information or
to make an appointment,
please call Norma Barron
(216) 378-9072 or Karen
Brown (216)292-7736.
THE PARK SYNAGOGUE
Park women of all ages are invited to join the
Women’s Rosh Chodesh
Book Club
Wednesday, February 10 • 7:30 pm
for a discussion of
Songs of the Butcher’s Daughter
by Peter Manceau
at the home of Adele Ack,
2112 Acacia Park Drive, #218, Lyndhurst
(In Acacia on the Green, off Cedar Rd., just West of I-271)
Please RSVP to Adele at 440-442-8336.
Charlene Ratner and Joanne Prober are the
Co-Chairs of the Women’s Rosh Chodesh Book Group.
Todah Rabah!
Many thanks to:
Ieda Warshay for facilitating the Park Bereavement
Support Group held this fall.
Linda Friedman for leading a tour of the new
East Wing of the Cleveland Museum of Art for the
Gesher Group.
Joan Kekst for teaching a class for the Keruv
Connection on Shabbat Dinner Basics.
We appreciate having all of them
lend their time and talents to enhance
Park’s programming.
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
FUN!
LAUGHTER!
COMEDY
TONIGHT!
Saturday, January 30
8:00 pm
JOIN US FOR 2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO
Make Shabbat
Come Alive
In Your Home!
Join Gesher at BOGEY’S COMEDY CLUB
28060 Chardon Rd, Willoughby
(near Bishop Rd, across from Loehmann’s Plaza)
Everyone needs a good laugh these days! Come
enjoy the comedy of Mike Merryfield, who has a
refreshingly new style with a quick wit and adaptability
that make him a comedian everyone will enjoy.
Merryfield does comedy all over the country, and was
invited to be part of the “Lucky 21,“ a group of comics
chosen to perform at the prestigious HBO Comedy
Festival in Las Vegas. His material can be heard on
Sirius XM Satellite Radio. The Gesher group will be seated
together at the newest comedy club to come on the
scene in our area. Beverages and refreshments will be
available for purchase. Come join us for an evening of
good laughs!
Cost: $12 per person
(includes discounted admission price)
Prepaid reservations are due by January 20th. Send all
names included in reservation, phone number, email
address, and check (payable to Park Synagogue) to Ellen
Petler, Park Synagogue,
3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland
Heights, OH 44118. Please
indicate if you would like to
carpool with others attending.
Gesher
Sponsored by Park’s Gesher Group
for members ages 45-69.
Design & Decorate Challah Covers
Wednesday, January 13
Come and have fun with Park’s own Lynn Chesler
designing and decorating your own fabric
challah cover with stamps & markers to beautify
your own Shabbat table.
Challah Braiding
Wednesday, January 20
Join Susi Meisel, Park’s own challah expert, to
learn how to braid challah dough. Go home
with two loaves of challah to bake and enjoy on
Shabbat.
Both programs are from
7:00-8:30 pm at Park Synagogue East.
While there is no cost for the programs,
reservations are required by January 6th by
contacting either Deb Schein at
dschein@parksyn.org or 216-831-5363 ext. 265
or Ellen Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or
216-371-2244 ext. 122.
Support for “Make Shabbat Come Alive in Your
Home” comes from the JECC and the Freimuth
Discover Judaism Fund.
Co-sponsored by Park’s Preschool & Keruv Connection,
our Outreach group for Jews-by-Choice & their partners,
interfaith couples, and anyone contemplating conversion
or intermarriage.
Help Us Keep In Touch
Park no longer receives a notice of hospital admissions of our members.
If a Park member is in the hospital or in a nursing home, we ask that a family member or close friend
contact Rabbi Skoff’s office. Your help is needed so that Rabbi Skoff, Rabbi Marcus, or
Cantor Pisman can be of comfort and service to our congregants.
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
Mazel Tov!
Jill & Jeff Lubin on the birth of their son, Alexander
Isaac Lubin. Grandparents are Rochelle & Arnold
Lubin, Kathe Brener & Dennis Robbins, and
Darrell Robbins & Carmen Carosella. Alexander’s
great grandparents are Marilyn & Irving Shuster.
Amy & Evan Luzar on the birth of their son, Isaac
David Luzar. Grandparents are Alice Wyman,
Lester Wyman, and Cory Luzar. Isaac’s great
grandmother is Miriam Schatz.
Abby & Vladimir Kushnir on the birth of their son,
Max Levi Kushnir. Grandparents are Terri & Ken
Kraus and Mila & Mark Kushnir. Max’s greatgrandparents
are Riva & Michael Kushnir and
Tzilya & Alexander Shparber.
Jenny & Jack Fisher on the birth of their daughter,
Bailey Allison Fisher. Grandparents are Sandy &
Jeff Rifken and Lee & Don Fisher. Bailey’s great
grandparents are Norma & Frank Fisher, Doug
McLean, and Robert Cronquist.
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Summer
Scholarships
Available
Park will award limited, supplementary scholarship
money to those students attending a Jewish overnight
camp or participating in an Israel program during the
summer of 2010.
Since the amount of money we can offer each
student is based on the number of scholarship requests,
all applications must be received by Rabbi Skoff’s
office no later than Friday, January 29, 2010.
When applying for a summer scholarship, please
include the following information: name of student,
name of the camp or program, the cost of the camp or
program and if there is any anticipated need. Please
indicate if this is the applicant’s first Jewish camp/Israel
program experience or the number of years they
have previously attended camp(s) and/or program(s).
Milestone Anniversaries
January 2010
65 years
Terry & Sandy Juntoff
63 years
Molly & Sanford Friedson
Sylvia & Jack Heller
62 years
Rhoda & Herbert Agin
Janet & Irving Reichstein
58 years
Ann & Arthur Bregman
Evy & Larry Gordon
57 years
Bina & Ralph Friedman
56 years
Aliki & Peter Rzepka
55 years
Enid & Irving Kushner
40 years
Shirley & Boris
Greenberg
15 years
Fredell & Douglas Schnee
Join us for
January Anniversary Shabbat on
Saturday, January 2, 2010.
Oops ...
61 Years Rhoda & Herbert Agin
52 Years Marcia & Sanford Halpert
We regret the ommisions from the December
Milestone Anniversary Listing.
Register NOW for
Park Day Camp 2010
Registration for Summer
2010 is open.
For 2010 materials, please
visit the Park Synagogue
Website (www.parksyn.org),
click on the Park Day Camp
tab at the top of the home
page and download th
registration and medical forms.
For more information, please contact PDC
Director Mike Rubin (440-543-8802).
January parshiot
January 2/16 Tevet
Vayechi
Genesis 47:28 - 50:26
I Kings 2:1 - 12
January 9/Sh’mot
Exodus 1:1-6:1
Isaiah 27:6-28:
13; 29:22-23
January 16/1 Shevat
Vaera
Exodus 6:2-9:35
Numbers 28:9-15
Isaiah 66:1-24; 66:23
Parshiot are the Torah portions to be ready during the month.
January 23 /
8 Shevat
Bo
Exodus 10:1 - 13:16
Jeremiah 46:13-28
January 30/B’Shalach
Exodus
13: 17 - 17:16
Judges 4:4 - 5:31
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Park Synagogue Calendar
Tevet/Shevat 5770
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
PSM:
Main Campus
3300 Mayfield Road
Cleveland Heights
PSE:
Eastern Campus
27500 Shaker
Boulevard
Pepper Pike
FMM: Family
Mitzvah Makers
NG: New
Generation
PYA: Park Young
Associates
WRCG: Women’s
Rosh Chodesh
Group
Morning
Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
New Year’s Day
Family Shabbat
Service
6:00 pm • PSE
Candle lighting
4:48 pm
1
Shabbat
Morning Service
9:00 am • PSM
Shabbat Club
Youth Services
Seudah & Evening
Service
5:00 pm • PSM
2
Morning
Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
No School
Evening Minyan
5:30 pm • PSE
3 Morning 4 Morning 5 Morning 6 Morning 7 Morning 8 Shabbat 9
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Morning Services
7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 9:00 am • PSM
Shabbat Club
Youth Services
Sisterhood
Bar Mitzvah –
Weekday School 10:00 am • PSE
No School
Jonathon Shapiro
4:00 pm • PSE
20 Tevet
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Upper School
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
PYA @ MOCA
6:30 pm • Away
Family Shabbat
Service
6:00 pm • PSE
Candle lighting
4:54 pm
Mincha Bat
Mitzvah –
Gabby Rose
Evening Service
5:00 pm • PSM
Morning
Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
Religious School
9:15 am • PSE
Rabbi’s Bible Class
11:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan
5:30 pm • PSE
Morning
Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
No School
MLK Interfaith
Service
11:00 am • PSM
Evening Minyan
5:30 pm • PSE
10 Morning 11 Morning 12 Morning 13 Morning 14 Morning 15 Shabbat 16
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Minyan
Morning Service
7:30 am • PSE
7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 7:30 am • PSE 9:00 am • PSM
Weekday School
Shabbat Club
4:00 pm • PSE
Youth Services
Evening Minyan
Birthday Shabbat
6:00 pm • PSE Sisterhood
10:00 am • PSE
27 Tevet
All Star Thursday
Upper School
Bat Mitzvah –
4:00 pm • PSE
6:00 pm • PSE
Caroline Stern
Family Shabbat
Confirmation
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
Service
6:00 pm • PSE
6:00 pm • PSE
11th &12th Grade
Seudah & Evening
Seminar
Evening Minyan Shabbat Workshop Evening Minyan Candle lighting Service
7:00 pm • PSE 6:00 pm • PSE 7:00 pm • PSE 6:00 pm • PSE 5:02 pm
5:00 pm • PSM
17 Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
18 Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
19 Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
20 Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
21 Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
22 Shabbat
Morning Service
9:00 am • PSM
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Shabbat Club
Youth Services
MLK Interfaith
Afternoon
Sisterhood
Confirmation
12:30 am • PSM 10:00 am • PSE
5 Shevat All Star Thursday
Bat Mitzvah –
4:00 pm • PSE
Erin Evans
No School
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Shabbat Workshop
7:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Family Shabbat
Service
6:00 pm • PSE
Candle lighting
5:10 pm
Seudah & Evening
Service
5:00 pm • PSM
Morning Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
Religious School
9:15 am • PSE
Rabbi’s Bible Class
11:00 am • PSE
NG @ CSU 2:00 pm • Away
Family Bingo 5:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
5:30 pm • PSE
Morning Minyan
8:30 am • PSE
Religious School
9:15 am • PSE
Rabbi’s Bible Class
11:00 am • PSE
Steak Roast 6:30 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
5:30 pm • PSE
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Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
Weekday School
4:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
Upper School
6:00 pm • PSE
25
Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
Sisterhood
10:00 am • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
26
Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
12 Shevat
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
27
Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
All Star Thursday
4:00 pm • PSE
Evening Minyan
6:00 pm • PSE
28
Morning
Minyan
7:30 am • PSE
Family Shabbat
Service
6:00 pm • PSE
Candle lighting
5:19 pm
29
Shabbat 30
Morning Service
9:00 am • PSM
Shabbat Club
Youth Services
Confirmation
Bat Mitzvah –
Talia Fleshler
Mincha Bat Mitzvah –
Leah Greggo
Evening Service
5:00 pm • PSM
Gesher @ Bogey’s
8:00 pm • Away
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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E
Join Park Senior Adults for a matinee performance of
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Thursday, February 11 • 1:30 pm
In the Bolton Theater at the Cleveland Playhouse,
8500 Euclid Ave.
The house will be rocking
with this Tony Awardwinning
musical tribute
to the music of one of the singular
musicians of the jazz era, Thomas
“Fats” Waller! Come for an afternoon
of great music and dancing! We will be
arranging carpools to drive to the Cleveland
Playhouse.
Cost: $29 Park Members • $32 Guests
(includes reserved seat ticket in the Bolton Theater)
Please note: There is an $8.00 per car
parking fee in the Playhouse lot.
If you have questions or need transportation, contact Ellen
Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or 216-371-2244 ext. 122.
Prepaid reservations are required by January 12.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Please reserve ______ seat(s).
Enclosed is $______ for ______ Park members @ $29
and for ______ Guests @ $32.
Names(s)*___________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
Zip_________________Phone___________________________
Email _______________________________________________
*Please list all names included in your reservation.
Please seat me/us for the play near_____________________
___________________________________________________.
Carpool information:
____I/We need a ride to the Cleveland Playhouse.
____I/We can drive ___# of passengers in my/our car.
Send self-addresssed stamped envelope, tearslip, and
check (payable to Park Synagogue) to Ellen Petler, Park
Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
by January 12.
Join a Park Havurah!
Park Synagogue has a wonderful network of
havurot, or small fellowship groups, that meet
monthly in members’ homes or other sites. The
groups do their own activity planning, whether it is a
study, social action, holiday or a social event. Being in
a havurah is a wonderful way to meet and really get
to know others at Park!
What do havurot do when they meet? Depends
on the interests of the members! Our young family
group activites have ranged from a family sukkah
party, to a “women’s only” night at a spa, to a family
Havdalah service complete with spice boxes made
by the children. Other groups have organized study
sessions, enjoyed a picnic and Blossom concert
together, welcomed Shabbat with a potluck dinner,
and celebrated holidays throughout the year.
We would especially like to start the following
new havurot:
• For young singles and couples with or without
children
• For families with preschool-age children
• For families with elementary-age children
• For singles and couples over 50
If you have interest in joining any of these groups or
another new havurah group, please contact Ellen
Petler at epetler@parksyn.org or (216)371-2244,
ext. 122.
The Congregation
Expresses Its Sympathy To:
Eudyce Tucker on the loss of her sister, Ruth G.
Friedman.
Marcia Arons on the loss of her mother; David
and Joshua Arons, Laura Flaiz, and Stephanie
Littauer on the loss of their grandmother;
and Zachary Flaiz on the loss of his great
grandmother, Pauline A. “Polly“ Shultz.
Fran & Maurice Heller on the loss of their son,
Geoffrey Heller.
Joshua Sportas on the loss of his sister, Mazal
Carsanti.
Alicia Heintz on the loss of her father; Jules
and Isabelle Bouhadana on the loss of their
grandfather, Philip Heintz.
Is Park In Your Will?
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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E
Gifts to Funds
November 23, 2009
ARLENE MUNITZ MEMORIAL CONSECRATION
FUND
IMO Arlene Munitz by Jon & Jodi Eisengart.
ARNOFF MEMORIAL FUND
IMO Frieda Arnoff & Bernard Siegelman by Bernard
& Shirley Arnoff.
BARBARA & BOB BRENNER TODDLER TIME
FUND
IHO Bob Brenner’s presidency by John & Mary
Ann Hexter.
BARNEY GARSON MINYAN FUND
IHO the Bar Mitzvah of Beverly Bedol’s grandson
by Andrea Kropveld; IHO the birth of Phyllis & Ken
Bravo’s granddaughter – Mazel Tov! by Steve & Loree
Potash; IMO Jack Ross by Norman & Toby Bresky.
BARRY FRIEDBERG MEMORIAL FUND
A gift by Eric & Alix Levine; IHO the marriage of
Alix Friedberg to Eric Levine by Martin & Sylvia Wald.
BENJAMIN LOUIS POWERS MEMORIAL FUND
For the recovery of Mark Kleckner by Arlene
Sandelstein; IHO Dan Volper’s 90th birthday by
Ruth Schwartz; IHO Dan Volper’s birthday by The
Ullman Family; IMO Jerry Sandelstein by Lou &
Tammy Powers.
CANTOR MISHA PISMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
IHO Debbie Strassman’s milestone birthday by
Randy & Elise Schwartz; IMO Alan Gray by Dr. &
Mrs. Charles Faiman.
CHARLOTTE GOLDBERG COMMUNITY
MIKVAH FUND
IMO Dena Cohen Arbitman by Larry & Bonnie
Frankel.
DR. ALEX RUBINS LIBRARY PLAQUE FUND BY
IMO Harvey Buller by Betty Rubins.
DR. CARL & FRIEDA SNIDER LIBRARY
PLAQUE FUND
IMO Samuel Mervis by Fred & Marcia Mervis.
ELLERIN LANDSCAPE & GARDEN FUND
IHO Josh Weintraub’s Bar Mitzvah by Jerry & Roz
Ellerin.
EUGENE & SHIRLEY KATZ FUND
IHO Stan Rubin’s birthday by Andy & Cheryl
Halpern; IMO Mr. & Mrs. Irving Rosner’s father by
Jim & Wendy Friedman.
EZRA & TZIVIA GALILI FUND
In Appreciation Of Gadi Galili & Park Synagogue
for a wonderful Israel trip by Neil & Wendy Young;
In Appreciation of my aliyah in memory of Sol
Roth by Shelley Roth.
GERALD MILLMAN FUND
IHO Adele Zucker’s retirement from University Hts.
Council by Joann Millman; IHO Michael Friedman
being inducted into the Beachwood Hall of Fame
by The Millman, Mintz & Herman Families; IMO
Loretta Acks by Daniel & Paula Herman; IMO Jack
Krause by Joann Millman; IMO Molly Millman by
Joann Millman.
HARVEY & MILLIE KLEIN EDUCATIONAL FUND
IMO Rhoda Stotter by Millie Klein.
HUNGER/MITZVAH FUND
A gift by Steve & Lauren Spilman; IHO Dr. Roland
Moskowitz’s milestone birthday by Bob & Marilyn
Stein; IHO Linda Griffith’s special birthday by Dorie
Sopher; IHO Babe Nogg’s birthday by Jan & Terri
Kleinman; IHO Steven Litt with thanks for his
informative presentation to Park Sisterhood by Park
Synagogue Sisterhood; IMO Rose & Max Kleinman,
Herbert Kleinman, and Sarah Grossman by Ellen
Petler; IMO Sydney Goldstein by Marilyn & Bob
Stein; IMO Shirlee Barach by Phyllis Klein; IMO
Seymour Press by Sandra & Dan Baumal; IMO
Stephen Adams’ sister, Nancy by Tena Tarler Rosner.
JUDGE SAUL STILLMAN TRIBUTE FUND
IMO Saul Stillman by Barbara Meister.
KIDDUSH FUND
A gift by Jeff & Kelli Gellis.
LILLY & ALEX WOLOVITS LIBRARY PLAQUE
FUND
IMO Alex Wolovits by Saul & Linda Ludwig; IMO
Bernice Wallis by Saul & Linda Ludwig.
LOUIS & LIBBY GOLDBERG YOUNG ADULT
RESOURCE FUND
IMO Alan Gray by Esther Cohen; IMO Terry
Turner by Esther Cohen.
LYNN AND BARRY R. CHESLER EDUCATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FUND
Congratulations on the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Mark
Golub’s grandson, Landon Reece Golub by Barry &
Lynn Chesler; Congratulations on the birth of Mr. &
Mrs. Eric Wald’s granddaughter, Noa Rachel Coven
by Barry & Lynn Chesler; Congratulations on the
birth of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schwartz’s granddaughter,
Eva Ruth Resnik by Barry & Lynn Chesler;
Congratulations on the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Gary
Herwald’s grandson, Deven Zitelli by Barry & Lynn
Chesler; IHO the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kaplan’s
grandson Brett Harrison Kaplan by Barry & Lynn
Chesler; IHO Rosean & John Schmidt’s 35th
wedding anniversary by Barry & Lynn Chesler; IHO
Beverly & Elwin Davis’ 61st wedding anniversary
by Barry & Lynn Chesler; IHO Amy & Michael
Diamant’s 40th wedding anniversary by Barry &
Lynn Chesler; IHO Melissa & Matthew Stoloff’s
5th wedding anniversary by Barry & Lynn Chesler;
IHO Lynn & Barry Chesler’s 40th wedding
anniversary by: Burt & Sandi Zucker, David & Judy
Kaufman, Howard & Elaine Reider, Larry & Linda
Rich, Mark & Susie Golub, Richard & Peggy Silver,
Myrna & Kurt Bloch, Alan & Diane Weiner, and Alan
& Karen Wine; IMO Michael Lindner by Barry & Lynn
Chesler; IMO Irwin Spott by Barry & Lynn Chesler.
MIRIAM & SOL BROOKS LEADERSHIP FUND
IHO Alex Rosenbaum receiving the Torah Reader’s
Award by Richard & Jackie Brooks; IMO Sara
Rapoport by Richard & Jackie Brooks; IMO Jack
Ross by Richard & Jackie Brooks.
PARK SYNAGOGUE PROGRAMS & SERVICES
IHO Alan Abram’s recovery by Ben & Margie Bauer;
IHO Clara Briskin’s consecration by Henra Briskin;
IHO Kenneth Fisher’s Bar Mitzvah by Party411.com;
IHO Marty Kohn’s birthday by Steve & Harriet
Friedman; IMO Tova Messing by Dick & Betty Barson;
IMO Jack Ross by Dr. & Mrs. Murray Altose; IMO
David Gelb by Ira & Cyndi Goffman; IMO Tova
Messing, with deepest sympathy by The Kominsky
Family; IMO Lois Botwin by Thomas & Jacqueline
Ullmo.
PRAYER BOOK FUND
IMO Dr. Sydney J. Goldstein by Bernie & Sandy Agin.
RABBI ARMOND & ANNE COHEN MEMORIAL
FUND
IMO Rebecca Cohen and IMO Samuel Cohen by
Rebecca Long.
RABBI JOSHUA SKOFF DISCRETIONARY FUND
A gift to help the needy by an anonymous donor;
Wishing Andrea Shively a speedy recovery by Yefim
& Yevgenya Fridman; In Appreciation of Rabbi
Skoff’s kindness and support by Alan & Suzanne
Kominsky; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff and in
honor of High Holiday Aliyah by Donald & Sharon
Goldman; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff by Donna
Borstein; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff by Martin
& Sylvia Wald; IHO Doreen Abdullovski & Brad
Steinberg’s 10th wedding anniversary by Joel &
Deborah Glass; IHO the birth of Merle & Sheila
Frankel’s grandson, Max Frankel by Joel & Gail
Eisen; IHO the marriage of Alix Friedberg and Eric
Levine by Lori & Joseph Compton; IHO Ilene
Rhodes’ milestone birthday by Mrs. Natalie
Goodman; IMO Sara Rapoport by: Alan Angell,
Beth Dollinger, and Arielle, Marissa & Chava Angell,
Dan & Mary Ann Rothstein, and Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Kahn; IMO Sybilla Essig by Helene Mlotek; IMO
Kenneth Baskind by Maxine Rosenblum.
RABBI JOSHUA SKOFF PROGRAMMING FUND
In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff’s kindness to our
family by The Millman Family.
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RABBI SHARON MARCUS DISCRETIONARY
FUND
IHO Rhoda & Herbert Agin’s Aliyah by Herbert &
Rhoda Agin.
ROBERT & MARJORIE STEIN FUND
IHO Amy & Michael Diamant’s 40th wedding
anniversary by Joel & Deborah Glass; IHO Rachel
Glass’ marriage and Joel Glass’ birthday by Roz &
Jerry Ellerin.
WOLF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DISCRETIONARY
FUND
A Gift by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mintz
LIBRARY PROGRAM FUND
IHO the marriage of Lita & Paul Koret by The
Kominsky Family; IMO Aaron Stanislavsky by Ada
Vaynshtok; IMO Walter Lepene by Alan & Barbara
Lepene; IMO Samuel J. Semel by Alan & Jessica
Semel; IMO Laura Jaye by Alan Jaye & Family; IMO
Meyer Michael by Alen Michael; IMO Adolph
Friedman by Bernie & Linda Friedman; IMO Olga
Marks by Bonnie Marks; IMO Sophie Eskow by
Carole Faiman; IMO Attia Goldberg by Danil
Goldberg; IMO Helen Hexter by David Apple; IMO
Deborah Klausner by David Klausner; IMO Jerry
H. Limbert & Helen Limbert Rosenthal by Donald
& Francine Golden; IMO Saul Schermer by Donald
& Judith Schermer; IMO Anna Klein by Dr. Bernard
& Doris Boxerbaum; IMO Elaine Davidson by Drs.
Michael & Sherry Milner; IMO Harvey A. Berman
by Eileen Faas; IMO William Simon by Elliott &
Alison Simon; IMO Gabril Shpungin by Enta
Shpungina; IMO Harvey Berman by Esther Berman;
IMO Jules Markowtiz by Esther Berman; IMO Emily
Isenstadt by Fred Isenstadt; IMO Theodore Isenstadt
by Fred Isenstadt; IMO Jean Baumgarten by Gloria
Goldstein; IMO Jack Howard by Gregory & Cathy
Cooper; IMO Frances Cooper by Gregory & Cathy
Cooper; IMO Shirley Gross by Helena Farkas; IMO
Gilda Bram by Howard Bram; IMO Jay Herman by
Hy & Barbara Herman; IMO Carole Lebovitz by
Jamie Lebovitz; IMO Evelyne Brower by Jeff & Stacie
Halpern; IMO Ted Kelman by Jerry & Darla Gordon;
IMO Walter Lepene by Jerry & Darla Gordon; IMO
Leona Rosenbluth by Judy Kaufman; IMO Eva Lubin
by Karen Spector; IMO Sanford Oif by Ken Oif;
IMO Nisel Toyber by Klara Rozichneru; IMO Arlene
Munitz by Larry & Linda Rich; IMO Emanuel Wymor
by Larry Wymor; IMO “Grandma Honey” – Evelyne
Lubin by Lauren Spilman; IMO Fannie Pfeffer by
Lenore Koppel; IMO Sam Rabe by Leonard & Heddy
Rabe; IMO Henry Senkfor by Leonard Senkfor; IMO
Neomy Goodstein by Lisa Kaufman; IMO Etel
Tsatskin by Luzya Bargman; IMO Louis O. Vinocur
by Marcy Joublanc; IMO Maurice Goldman by
Marilyn Wilker; IMO Samuel Melnick by Martin &
Janice Melnick; IMO Helen Starr by Marvin Starr;
IMO Srolek Svirskay by Masha Svirskaya; IMO Dorothy
Weiner by Mel Weiner; IMO Joseph Weintraub by
Melvin & Norma Weiner; IMO Leah Hoffman by
Melvin Kroot; IMO Leo Kroot by Melvin Kroot; IMO
Marney Mesuse by Mickey & Claire Eichler; IMO
Jeffrey Adell by Mitchell & Janice Adell; IMO Ruth
Ratner Miller by Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ratner; IMO
Milton Jaffe by Mrs. Loren Weiss; IMO Elaine Goodwin
by Murray & Marilyn Lenson; IMO Dr. Monroe J.
Arlen by Myrna Arlen Bloch; IMO Solomon
Aksentsev by Nadeshada Aksentseva; IMO Lillian
G. Fenster by Neal Fenster; IMO Bessie Shewitz by
Newson Shewitz; IMO Nathan Rzepka by Peter
Rzepka; IMO Nachum Tepper by Rachel Kann; IMO
Lev Shveydel by Raisa Yerukhimov; IMO Deborah
Rocker Klausner by Richard & Bess Kaplan; IMO
Ruth R. Miller by Richard Miller; IMO Sarah
Pasternak by Ronald & Mollie Bayer; IMO Becky
Bayer by Ronald & Mollie Bayer; IMO Jules L.
Markowitz by Rose Markowitz; IMO Joeclyn &
Charles Kraus by Sally Arnold; IMO Aty Vinogradskiy
by Sarra Vaysman; IMO David Light by Seymour
Light; IMO Anne Duerr by Sherrie Duerr; IMO
Frieda Bloch by Shirley Spitalny; IMO Lena
Willensky by Steven & Judy Willensky; IMO
Isadore Baron by Sylvia Baron; IMO Dr. Morris L.
Eigenfeld by Sylvia Eigenfeld; IMO Morris Drucker
by Sylvia Heller; IMO Sally Roth Cohen by Terri
Kline; IMO Dora Cohen by Tillie Coppersmith;
IMO Benjamin Cohen by Tillie Coppersmith.

THE PARK SYNAGOGUE BULLETIN
(USPS 422-060) Periodicals Postage Paid at Cleveland, Ohio
Vol. LXXXVIII No. 7
Published monthly by The Park Synagogue
3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118-1899
POSTMASTER send address changes to the address above.
http:// www.parksyn.org
Telephone: (216) 371-2244 Fax: (216) 321-0639 Annual subscription $25.00
Joshua Hoffer Skoff, Senior Rabbi
Leighton A. Rosenthal Chair in Rabbinics
Sharon Young Marcus, Associate Rabbi
Misha Pisman, Cantor
Gadi Galili, Ritual Director
Kenneth Anthony, Executive Director
Teri Rube Hochberg, Director of Education
Kim Lausin, Park Preschool Director
Barbara Goldfarb, Development Director; Ellen Petler, Membership and Program
Director; Joan Greitzer Karlin, Communications Director and Bulletin Editor;
Alana Teichman, Youth Director; Dan Polster, Confirmation Class Coordinator;
Michael Rubin, Day Camp Director; Samuel Chestnut, Head of School, Lillian
& Betty Ratner School; Rev. Eli Z. Levy, Ritual Director Emeritus; Jill Cappy,
Bulletin Graphic Designer.
Robert S. Brenner, M.D. President
Frederic Levine, M.D., V.P. – Membership
Susi Yarus Meisel, V.P. – Edu./Youth
Barbara Miller, V.P. – Admin.
Officers
James Sharlet, V.P. Endowment Dev.
James Strassman, V.P. – Special Projects
David Kaufman, Treas. – Financial Mgmt.
Sharon Lebovitz, Recording Secretary –
Communications
DATED MATERIAL
DO NOT DELAY
PERIODICAL
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL MEN’S CLUB
Steak
Dinner
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010
6:30 PM • PARK EAST
Featuring our guest speaker
Coach Sam Rutigliano
former head coach of the Cleveland Browns
“Glory Days of the Browns”
Cost: Adults: $35.00
Kids: (age 15 & younger): $15.00*
(* Kids cost is for a hamburger meal)
Deadline for reservations is January 24th.
For more information, please contact Co-Chair of the
event, Dan Silverstein (cell: 216-387-3916 or email
to: daniel.m.silverstein@gmail.com).
To make your reservation, send your check
(payable to Park Men’s Club) to: Dan Silverstein,
9441 Pam Ct., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Co-Chairs of the event are Dan Silverstein and Mik Miller.