May-June 2012 - Congregation Shearith Israel

May/June, 2012 iyar/sivan/tammuz 5772 - Issue 1008 

In This Issue 

Service Times..............................................2 

Shavuot.........................................3 

B’nei Mitzvah...............................................3 

Welcome Rabbi David Singer..........................4 

Welcome New CSI Members...........................4 

Confirmation-Graduates..........................5 

Religious School ..........................................6 

Family Center...............................................7 

In and Around The Shul.................................8 

Purim Revisited...........................................10 

SISterhood..............................................11 

Lifecycles..................................................12 

Contributions.........................................13 

Annual Campaign............................Back Cover 

L’hitraot, Until We Meet Again 

On a cold morning in New York City eleven years ago, I met a 

young senior rabbinical student. He had suggested we meet 

at a teashop on the upper west side of Manhattan. At the 

time I thought it odd since I had never been to a teashop. 

by Rabbi William Gershon Right from the beginning, this future rabbi thought differently 

than his peers and in time I would learn just how creative 

and unconventional his thinking about so many things would be. Bespectacled and 

bearded he projected a mix of intellectualism, warmth, spirituality and youth. He 

was full of ideas, deep Torah knowledge and a kind of “out of the box” thinking that 

one rarely finds in a young and relatively inexperienced rabbinical student. He was 

confidant without being haughty; strong in his convictions, yet humble. I shared 

my vision of the rabbinate and for Shearith Israel with him and in a phrase, “we 

hit it off.” For eleven years David Glickman has been a loyal, trusted and valued 

friend and colleague. During his time at Shearith he has made an indelible imprint 

on the hearts and minds of so many in our congregation and in the greater Dallas 

Jewish community. In addition to his spiritual leadership at Beit Aryeh, David 

spearheaded many creative and innovative programs at Shearith Israel, uplifted 

our hearts with his uncanny sense of humor, challenged us with his unique brand 

of Torah – tapping into popular culture and technology in novel and unexpected 

ways. He comforted the bereaved and attended to the sick, counseled and prayed 

with many, celebrated b’nai mitzvah, britot and baby namings, anniversaries and 

other milestones, officiated at funerals and weddings. 

I could not have asked for a more wonderful, talented and sage colleague to help 

me grow this congregation for more than a decade. His dedication to our shul has 

been extraordinary. 

When he came to me over two years ago to say that it was time to begin to look 

for his own pulpit I could only be supportive. But deep down I knew I would miss 

someone whom Raquel, our kids and I had grown to love and respect. He has 

enriched my life beyond measure. And while I would like to take some credit 

for his remarkable growth as a rabbi and leader, truth be told, it is I who have 

learned so much from him. He has emerged as a rabbinic leader in his own right. 

Congregation Beth Shalom of Kansas City is blessed to have him, along with his 

remarkably talented and wonderful Annie and their beautiful children, Gavi, Ellie 

and Dani. 

We shall have the opportunity to honor the Glickmans and bid them farewell at a 

reception, which will be held on Sunday, June 10th. 

I hope you will join us as we say not goodbye, but l’hitraot, until we meet again, 

to the Glickmans. They will always have a special place in our hearts. 

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may service times 

june service times 

Candle Lighting 

7:52 pm May 4 8:02 pm May 18 


Kabbalat Shabbat Services 

6:00 pm Service in the Fonberg Family Chapel 

CSI-Douglas 

6:30 pm Service at Beit Aryeh 

Ann and Nate Levine Academy 

Shabbat Morning, CSI-Douglas 

8:30 am Torah Study in the Sardas Beit Midrash 

Shabbat Morning Services, CSI-Douglas 

May 5 

9:00 am Service in the Beck Family Sanctuary 

9:30 am Service in the Fonberg Family Chapel 







Beit Aryeh, North Satellite at 


9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 

Mincha/Seudah Shlisheet 

CSI-Douglas - Fonberg Family Chapel 



Daily Shacharit 

7:00 am Monday – Friday 

8:30 am Sunday 

Please Note: Shacharit on Federal Holidays is now 7:00 am 

Daily Mincha/Ma’ariv 

6:00 pm Monday - Thursday, and Sunday 

Candle Lighting 

8:11 pm June 1 8:19 pm June 22 


8:17 pm June 15 

Kabbalat Shabbat Services 

6:00 pm Service in the Fonberg Family Chapel 

CSI-Douglas 

6:30 pm Service at Beit Aryeh, 


Shabbat Morning, CSI-Douglas 

8:30 am Torah Study in the Sardas Beit Midrash 

Shabbat Morning Services, CSI-Douglas 

June 2 












Beit Aryeh, North Satellite at 


9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 

Mincha/Seudah Shlisheet 

CSI-Douglas - Fonberg Family Chapel 



6:00 pm June 16 

7:00 am Monday – Friday 

8:30 am Sunday 

Daily Shacharit 

Please Note: Shacharit on Federal Holidays is now 7:00 am 

Daily Mincha/Ma’ariv 

6:00 pm Monday - Thursday, and Sunday 

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Shavuot 2012 

Saturday, May 26, Erev Shavuot/Tikkun Leil Shavuot 

Beit Aryeh 

Ma’ariv and Havdalah 

9:00 pm 

Candle lighting using existing flame after 8:51 pm 

Tikkun Leil Shavuot 

9:30 pm 

Sunday, May 27, Shavuot Day 1 

Yom Tov Services 

Beit Aryeh 

Early Service following Tikkun Leil Shavuot 

5:30 am 

Douglas 

Yom Tov Services – Fonberg Family Chapel 

9:30 am 

Yom Tov Mincha (no Ma’ariv) – Fonberg Family Chapel 6:00 pm 

Candle lighting using an existing flame after 8:52 pm 

Monday, May 28, Shavuot Day 2/Yizkor 

Yom Tov Services and Yizkor 

Douglas 

Beck Family Sanctuary 

9:00 am 

Beit Aryeh 

9:30 am 

Yom Tov Mincha (no Ma’ariv) – Fonberg Family Chapel 6:00 pm 

Yom Tov ends 

8:52 pm 

b’nei mitzvah 

May 5, 2012 – Morning Service 


Avram Benjamin Steinberg, son of Laurie and 

Marc Steinberg; grandson of Rebecca Greenblatt 

and Phyllis Steinberg, z”l, and Gerald Steinberg, 

z”l, and Henry Nussbaum, z”l, and Walter 

Greenblatt, z”l; great-grandson of Bertye Dodic 

Wolfson. Avram attends McCulloch Intermediate 

School and is the brother of Alexandra and 

Phillip Wallace. 

May 12, 2012 – Evening Service 


Coleman James Shickman, son of Heather 

Shickman and Joel Shickman, z”l; grandson of 

Paula and Robert Cochrane and Sandy Shickman, 

z”l and Barry Shickman, z”l; great-grandson of 

Shirley Rachlin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Coleman attends Frankford Middle School and is 

the brother of Miles and Ellis. 

Shavuot 

Observing the Night we Received the Commandments 

Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28 

Please note that we will be holding our all-night 

Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Saturday, May 26, at Beit 

Aryeh this year. We will conclude with a Sunrise 

Shacharit service, followed by breakfast at 5:30 am. 

This year, we are pleased to host Rabbi Juan Mejia 

for Shavuot. 

Rabbi Mejia was born in Bogota, Colombia. When 

he was 15, he discovered his converso roots and 

began to explore the history of the secret Jews of 

Latin America. This process eventually led him to 

Jerusalem, where he rejoined his people and decided 

to pursue the rabbinate in order to help others 

find their Jewish souls. There he met his wife, Abby Jacobson, also a 

rabbinical student. 

Rabbi Mejia holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy from the 

National University of Colombia and a Master’s degree in Jewish 

Civilization from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received 

Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological 

Seminary and is currently Be’chol Lashon’s Southwest Regional Director. 

Rabbi Mejia teaches classes to conversos in seven countries through his 

website: www.koltuvsefarad.com. Rabbi Mejia lives with his wife and 

daughter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Study Opportunities 

You will be able to choose from a selection of study opportunities 

throughout the night. So you’ll remember that learning is sweet – and 

that dairy food is a Shavuot tradition – enjoy sweet treats throughout 

the night, including our famous blintz reception! 

All-night learning will feature Rabbi Bill Gershon, Rabbi David Glickman, 

Rabbi Juan Mejia, Avi Mitzner and Rabbi Eve Posen. 

See shearith.org for all of the details. 

Shavuot Services and Yizkor - Monday, May 29 

9:00 am at CSI Douglas 

9:30 am at Beit Aryeh 

Since Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, we would like to honor all of 

our veterans during services – those having served or who are currently 

serving in the armed forces of either Israel or the United States. If you 

would like to be included in our list of honorees, please contact Chris 

Simms at csimms@shearith.org or 214.939.7342. 

June 2, 2012 – Morning Service 


Sophia Shay Fineberg, daughter of Ilana and 

Daniel Stromberg and Shanna and Joel Fineberg; 

granddaughter of Beverly and Burton Fineberg 

of Boston, Massachusetts, Glenda and David 

Regenbaum and Rose Marie and Sol Stromberg. 

Sophia attends Ann and Nate Levine Academy 

and is the sister of Braden, Jaxx, Aliya and 

Sammi. 

June 9, 2012 – Morning Service 


Lauren Nicole Eisenstat, daughter of Stefani 

and Gary Eisenstat; granddaughter of Freddie 

and Bernard Eisenstat of Denver, Colorado and 

Rena and Bud Silverberg. Lauren attends The 

Greenhill School and is the sister of Kara. 

Shofar 

Sponsorship 

Laurie and Marc Steinberg in honor of 

the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Avram. 

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Shearith Israel 

Welcomes 

Rabbi David Singer 

Welcome New Members 

Arielle, Aden, Alexa, Adam and Jacob Alfia 

Steven, Lauren and Natalie Davidoff 

We are very pleased to announce that Rabbi David Singer 

has accepted the position of Associate Rabbi at Shearith Israel. 

Rabbi Singer grew up in San Diego and earned his BA with 

Honors in History at the University of California, Berkeley. He 

will be graduating from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies 

in Los Angeles in May, where he concentrated in Philosophy and 

also served as Assistant Director of the Rabbinic Management 

Institute. He spent two years studying in Israel, most recently 

at Jerusalem’s Conservative Yeshiva. 

Rabbi Singer currently serves as a Dvar Tzedek Fellow for the 

American Jewish World Service, and was awarded the 2011 

Whizin Prize in Jewish Ethics. He also authored a wonderful 

children’s book, Yisrael Sheli, My Israel: People and Places. 

When asked what he likes to do in his free time, David said 

he loves to write, play tennis and drink coffee, “all at the 

same time, when possible.” Rabbi Singer will be arriving in 

Dallas sometime this summer and we will have information on 

a Welcome Shabbat in the coming weeks. 

Rachel Duitch 

Garett, Brad, Dylan, Hannah and Dana Gaswirth 

Josh Golman 

Janet Jerrow 

Shearith Israel would like to thank 

the members of our newly-formed 

Membership Committee 

Emily Kern, Co-Chair 2011-2012 

Erica Morenoff, Co-Chair 2011-2012 

Gila Appel, Becca Bishop, Jennifer Charney, 

Kim Cuban, Lauren Davidoff and Blair Wolfson. 

This committee has been working hard to research “best practices” 

from other synagogues and organizations across the country 

in order to develop our membership and 

new-member welcoming at Shearith Israel. 

Yasher Koach! 

If you have questions about Shearith Israel Membership or 

the Committee, please contact either Emily Kern at 972.233.6866 or 

ekern421@gmail.com or Robin Littrell, Membership Coordinator, 

at 214.939.7310 or rlittrell@shearith.org. 

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Lupe and Lane Topletz 

New Members Not Pictured 

Joined in December 2011 

Andrew Cobert 

Joined in March 2012 

Gabriela and Ronen Aviram 

Rita and AJ Chamoy 

Allison Jacobsen

confirmation 2012/5772 

Mazel Tov to the Weitzman Family Religious School Confirmation Class of 2012 

Taylor Abramson, daughter of Tricia and Mark Abramson 

Lee Allen, son of Mona and Artie Allen 

Joshua Behar, son of Lea and Donald Robinson 

Morgan Chapman, daughter of Sheila and Jeff Chapman 

Joshua Cohen, son of Erika and Jonathan Cohen 

Arye Corby, son of Siiri and Victor Corby 

Sydney Flick, daughter of Annette and James Flick 

Kelsey Goldberg, daughter of Lisa and Neil Goldberg 

Hank Golman, son of Dana and Mark Golman 

Elizabeth Kaner, daughter of Marni and Joseph Kaner 

Joseph Middleman, son of Jill and Benton Middleman 

Adam Mitchell, son of Donna and Timothy Mitchell 

Brennan Pailet, son of Summer and Jeffrey Pailet 

Eric Pansick, son of Terri and Bob Pansick 

Steven Rasansky, son of Jill and Jeffrey Rasansky 

Blake Robins, son of Erica and Craig Robins 

Michael Roseman, son of LeeAnn and Jim Roseman 

Mandi Sarembock, daughter of Belindy and Jeffrey Sarembock 

Renee Shapiro, daughter of Ruth and Robert Shapiro 

Rachel Steiner, daughter of Melissa and Ron Steiner 

Danielle Stoler, daughter of Andrea and Robert Stoler 

Lauren Zweig, daughter of Robin and Louis Zweig 

Mazel Tov to Shearith Israel’s graduates from the ATID Program 2012 

Evan Berkowitz, son of Barbara and Ron Berkowitz 

Brandon Gabay, son of Fonda and Matt Gabay 

Bryna Herskowitz, daughter of Barbie and Mark Herskowitz 

Justin Rasansky, son of Jill and Jeffrey Rasansky 

Jourdan Stein, daughter of Susan and Jerome Stein 

Jacob Weisfeld, son of Michelle and Ronald Weisfeld 

Robert Weitman, son of Marlene and David Weitman 

Mazel Tov to our Day School Graduates 2012 

Samantha Danilewitz, daughter of Jackie and Dale Danilewitz 

Jori Epstein, daughter of Dia and Barry Epstein 

Tova Kline, daughter of Judy and James Kline 

Attention Parents of College Graduates 

Friday, June 8 

6:00pm 

Fonberg Family Chapel 

If your student is graduating from college this year please let us know so we can acknowledge 

this milestone. They will be our honored guests at Kabbalat Shabbat Services and all graduates in 

attendance will be given a beautiful gift from the SISterhood. It’s a wonderful and meaningful time 

for our shul to celebrate as a family and we hope you can join us. The next Shofar will list 

the graduates so please contact Lindsay Gray at lgray@shearith.org to be included. 

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Dina Eliezer 

Director, Weitzman Family 

Religious School 

For additional information, 

contact Leah Singleton at lsingleton@shearith.org or 214.939.7325. 

W F R S 

weitzman family religious school 

Freda and Nathan Schepps Youth Program 

Congregation Shearith Israel is very 

pleased to recognize Dina Eliezer for 

being selected to participate in an 

innovative training program to equip 

Jewish educators with knowledge and 

skills to help integrate technology 

into their educational settings. Dina is 

among a group chosen from hundreds of 

applicants to participate in this program 

through USCJ. We are very proud of 

Dina and recognize her for her continued 

efforts and enthusiasm to make our 

religious school relevant and exciting. 

Save the Dates! 

May 2012 

Sunday, May 6 

End-of-Year Assembly (2nd and 6th Grades) 

11:00 am; CSI Douglas 

Friday, May 11 

Confirmation Ceremony and Dinner 

6:00 pm; CSI Douglas 


NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL or HIGH 

SCHOOL – Mother’s Day 

Saturday, May 19 

Got Shabbat! 

10:15 – 11:45 am 

Fonberg Family Chapel 


Last Day Religious School and High 

School 

9:15 am – 12:15 pm 

CSI Douglas 

Registration for the 2012-2013 

Weitzman Family Religious School 

is happening NOW! 

Registration packets were recently 

mailed out. 

Contact Leah Singleton at 

LSingleton@shearith.org or 

214.939.7325 with any questions. 

HOW IS THIS YEAR DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER YEARS 

The word year in Hebrew - shanah and the word change in Hebrew - shinooy share the 

same root. A new year in essence suggests that a change is taking place. Inspired by the holiday of 

Pesach that we just left (and I am about to start preparing for, as I write this article) I share with you 

a Weitzman Family Religious School version of the four questions: 

IN ALL THE YEARS… 

We learn Hebrew. We learn about Jewish history, Holidays and tradition. 

THIS YEAR… 

We solidified our understanding of the prayers and our fluency in reading them. We are following a 

program that will allow us to be familiar with all the services that are led in the synagogue and all the 

holidays that we celebrate. Students progressed in their Hebrew reading according to their levels and 

were able to get a sense of pride in their accomplishments. We had family programs for all grade levels 

where parents and students came together for learning. Our 3rd graders received their own Siddur in a 

meaningful ceremony where they led the Friday night service. Our 4th graders led the Mincha service 

and havdalah and some students for the first time read from the Torah. Our 5th graders lead a Passover 

seder following a Haggadah that they all created. Our 10th graders will be confirmed in a beautiful 

ceremony that will conclude in a dinner and a special presentation titled “I am a Jew…” 


We have opened our doors and included children with special needs in our program. 

THIS YEAR… 

We expanded our services for our students with learning differences by providing them advocates in 

the classes to help them during the instructional time. Teachers received an in-service with instructions 

about the specific students that are in their classrooms. We also reached out to the community and 

invited families with children with special needs to join our Purim prep session and we trained our 6th 

graders to facilitate the children activities. 


We perform many acts of Mitzvah. We raise tzedakah money to assist various organizations and causes. 

THIS YEAR… 

We sent educational material, decorated kipot and greetings for the New Year to a small Jewish 

community in Uganda. Students were bringing tzedakah money to every session and we are able to 

collect enough money to send to various organizations that the students will select. Our High School 

students volunteered at the Vickery Meadow area, met with the Heart House staff, and led some 

activities for the children who live in the neighborhood. 


We connect with Israel through studies. 

THIS YEAR… 

Two of our confirmation class students joined the Israel trip. Our High School students also deepened 

their studies and understanding of Israel’s history and the situation in the country today through 

discussions and lectures. We teamed up with a school in Akko, Israel. Our 5th and 6th graders 

corresponded with them and exchanged projects. Students in the elementary school wrote me letters to 

take to Israel with questions about Israel. They received the letters back with answers and comments 

about Israel. 

“Got Shabbat!”, our once a month youth service, is a great addition to our program. We added an art 

teacher to our staff to boost hands-on activities and to offer another way of learning. Our confirmation 

class will present the synagogue with a gift for the Sukkah that they are creating. They will leave our 

school with a mark of their participation in Jewish education growing up at Shearith. 

There are many more things that we did this past school year, and there are many more things that 

we did not and will make sure they are not missed as we plan the coming year. May the Elijah’s cup, 

symbolizing the future messianic redemption, Miriam’s cup of water, symbolizing hope and renewal in 

present time, be also symbols for the “changes” and “repeats” in our lives. 

Leah, Miranda and the teachers join me in thanking Rabbi Gershon, Rabbi Glickman, Cantor Itzhak 

Zhrebker, Avi Mitzner, Kim West, Sharon Levin and the officers, SISterhood, the school board and the 

maintenance crew for the guidance, leadership and support throughout this year. To the parents and 

students we wish a pleasant and safe summer, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back on 

August 26th. 

Dina Eliezer 

םינשה לכמ תאזה הנשה התנתשנ המ 


The word year in Hebrew הנש - shanah and the word change in Hebrew 

יוניש - shinooy 

share the same root. A new year in essence suggests that a change is taking place. Inspired by the 

holiday of Pesach that we just left (and I am about to start preparing for, as I write this article) I 

share with you a Weitzman Family Religious School version of the four questions: 

...םינשה לכבש 



תאזה 

... הנשב 

THIS YEAR… 


program that will allow us to be familiar with all the services that are led in the synagogue and all 

the holidays that we celebrate. Students progressed in their Hebrew reading according to their levels 

and were able to get a sense of pride in their accomplishments. We had family programs for all 

grade levels where parents and students came together for learning. Our 3 rd graders received their 

own Siddur in a meaningful ceremony where they led the Friday night service. Our 4 th graders led 

the Mincha service and havdalah and some students for the first time read from the Torah. Our 5 th 

graders lead a Passover sedder following a Hagadah that they all created. Our 10 th graders will be 

confirmed in a beautiful ceremony that will conclude in a dinner and a special presentation titled “I 

a Jew…” 




תאזה ה 

... נשב 

THIS YEAR… 


the class to help them during the instructional time. Teachers received an in-service with 

instructions about the specific students that are in their classrooms. We also reached out to the 

community and invited families with children with special needs to join our Purim prep session and 

we trained our 6 th graders to facilitate the children activities. 











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We perform many acts of Mitzvah. We raise tzedakah money to assist various organizations and 

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community in Uganda. Students were bringing tsedakah money to every session and we were able 

to collect enough money to send to various organizations that the students will select. Our High 

School students volunteered at the Vickery Meadow area, met with the Heart House staff, and led 

some activities for the children who live in the neighborhood. 




תאזה ה 

... נשב 

THIS YEAR… 

Two of our confirmation class students joined the Israel trip. Our High School students also 

deepened their studies and understanding of Israel’s history and the situation in the country today 

through discussions and lectures. We teamed up with a school in Akko, Israel. Our 5 th and 6 th 

graders corresponded with them and exchanged projects. Students in the elementary school wrote 

me letters to take to Israel with questions about Israel. They received the letters back with answers 

and comments about Israel. 

“Got Shabbat!”, our once a month youth service, became more and more popular and well attended. 

We added an art teacher to our staff to boost hands-on activities and to offer another way of 

learning. Our confirmation class will present the synagogue with a gift for the Sukkah that they are 

creating. They will leave our school with a mark of their participation in Jewish education growing 

up at Shearith. 


we did not and will make sure they are not missed as we plan the coming year. May the Elijah’s 

cup, symbolizing the future messianic redemption, Miriam’s cup of water, symbolizing hope and 

renewal in present time, be also symbols for the “changes” and “repeats” in our lives. 

Leah, Miranda and the teachers join me in thanking Rabbi Gershon, Rabbi Glickman Avi Mitzner, 

Kim West, Sharon Levin and the officers, SISterhood, the school board and the maintenance crew 

for the guidance, leadership and support throughout this year. To the parents and students we wish a 




causes. 

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pleasant and safe summer, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back on August 26th. 

Dina Eliezer 




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Celebrating the Family as the Center of a Fulfilling Jewish Life 

A Seriously Funny End-of-Year Shabbat 

Dinner Party - Co-Sponsored by CSI SISterhood 

Featuring a Juggling Magician-Comedian and a special Honor 

to all of those who attend Tot Shabbat 

Friday, May 4 from 6:00-8:00 pm 

Beit Aryeh-18011 Hillcrest Road, Dallas 75252 

Summer is just around the corner; join the CSI Family Center for a 

Shabbat that you will not forget! Together we will bring in Shabbat 

with a short musical service led by Rabbi Glickman. Following services 

we will enjoy a delicious dinner. The young, old and in-between will be 

wowed by our amazing Juggling Magician-Comedian performer! The 

cost is $10 per adult and $6 for children 3-12. All children 2 and 

under are free. Please RSVP and pay by visiting www.shearith.org and 

clicking on End of the Year Shabbat by Tuesday, April 24 at noon. 

Cry Baby Matinee 

May 8 and June 5 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm 

CSI Douglas 

When is the last time that you were able to see a movie without hiring a 

babysitter Bring your baby or toddler and do not worry about a little extra 

noise. Toys and a play-mat will be available. Parents with kids in school are 

welcome, as well. The cost is $5 (includes movie theater-style snacks). 

Shavuot 

Sunday, May 27 at 10:15 am 

CSI Douglas 

Celebrate Shavuot CSI Family Center Style! 

Join us at 10:15 am for 

a delicious snack and a story. We will then engage in a creative 10 

Commandment activity before joining the main service for a special Family 

Center honor. Afterward, we hope you will join us for the Kiddush luncheon. 

Stay Cool Series 

When the kids are out of school and it is sweltering hot outside, 

what can you do Shearith invites you to cool off with us during the month of June! 

PJ Library and Shearith Story Time 

Friday, June 8 from 10:00-11:30 am 

Central Market Plano – 320 Coit Road, Plano 75093 

Join us in the café of Central Market to hear a story and enjoy the 

playground 

Open Play - CSI Douglas 

Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1:00-3:00 pm 

Families with kids 5 and under are invited to play in our playroom each 

Wednesday in June. Parents must be present with their kids. 

Friends are welcome to join! 

Summer Movie Series 

Friday, June 15 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm – Puss in Boots 

Friday, June 22 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm – We Bought a Zoo 

Friday, June 29 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm – Rio 

CSI Douglas – Pidgeon Family Theater 

Join us in Pidgeon Family Theater to enjoy a movie and stay cool. Friends 

are welcome. Please RSVP due to the limited space in the theater. 

Cost: $5 per Family (includes some movie theater style snacks). 

RSVP to Suzanne Minc at 214.939.7340 or sminc@shearith.org. 

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IN AND AROUND THE SHUL 

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE SHUL AND IN THE COMMUNITY 

Golden Years Shabbat 

Sponsored by the Paula and Marc Wolens Senior Initiative Fund and SISterhood 

Saturday, May 12 

9:30 am 


Shearith Israel would like to honor all of the senior members of our congregation at our annual “Golden 

Years Shabbat,” which will be held on Saturday, May 12. This special service is to show our appreciation of 

our seniors and to recognize the significant contribution they have made to our shul and the community. 

We invite you, your family and friends to join us in the Beck Family Sanctuary at 9:30 am and to join us 

for Kiddush luncheon following the services. Transportation is available if needed. RSVP to Lindsay Gray at 

214.361.6606 or LGray@shearith.org. 

Food Stamped 

Tuesday, May 1 

7:00 pm 

CSI Douglas/Pidgeon Family Theater 

The IMPACT Committee and CitySquare are sponsoring the movie, Food Stamped, a 

documentary that follows a Jewish couple as they try to have a healthy diet on a food stamp 

budget. After the movie, a speaker will be talking about his or her own experiences with 

hunger. Admission is FREE, however donations of canned food items would be appreciated. As 

seating is limited, RSVP to Evelyn Rosemore at evelyn@rosemore.net or 972.612.2325. 

Mamaloshen Morning 

Thursday, May 10 and June 14 

10:30 am 

CSI Douglas/Esther and Jacques Sardas Beit Midrash 

Enjoy a morning filled with Yiddish song and humorous stories. If you need a ride or to RSVP, 

contact Mona at 214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org. 

Blessing of the Pets 

Wednesday May 9 

7:00-7:30 pm 

CSI South Parking Lot 

All animal lovers and their pets are invited to join us for a brief yet 

meaningful program lead by Dina Eliezer, Director of the Weitzman 

Family Religious School. For more information, contact Mona Allen at 

214.939.7318 or mallen@shearith.org. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive co-sponsored by ATID 


9:30 am-1:30 pm 

CSI Douglas 

Chaired by Bob Brenner and Michelle Kreitman 

Did you know that a 16 year old, with parental permission, can donate blood Giving blood 

is paramount to saving a life. Someone is waiting for your donation. Donors will receive a 

commemorative t-shirt as well as be a part of several drawings for guitars! For an appointment 

contact Laura Shah at shahlau@usa.redcross.org or 214.507.0858. 

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A Delicious Mazel Tov... to our fantastic Chili Cook-Off cooks and volunteers who 

walked away with 2nd place this year. Everyone had a great time and, of course, some tasty 

chili. To see photos of this year’s event, go to the the chili photo album on the Shearith Israel 

Facebook page. 

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B e n e f i t t i n g 

Family Education 

a n d 

Family Programming 

The 

Tribute 

Golf Club 

The Colony 

Wednesday 


Join us for 

a great day of golf and fun. 

Register online at shearith.org 

For More Information, 

Avi Edwards at 763.442.2120 or 

aviedwards@hotmail.com 

Robert Epstein at 214.789.4408 or 

Macabee1948@aol.com 

Daniel Hersch at 402.416.4381 or 

hersch.daniel@gmail.com

IN AND AROUND THE SHUL 

continued 

A Special Mazel Tov 

We want to wish a special Mazel Tov to Rabbi David Glickman on accepting 

the position of Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom in Overland Park, 

Kansas. Please plan to join us on Sunday, June 10 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm 

in Kaplan Auditorium for a Champagne Dessert reception, co-sponsored by 

SISterhood, honoring the Glickman family. 

Ongoing Adult 

Education Programs 

Come and be a part of a joyous and participatory service 

led by our own band, Kol Rina, the Ornish Youth Choir, 

and Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker 

This exciting and inspiring service will be 

on May 18 at 6:00 pm 

in Beck Family Sanctuary 

2012 Kol Rina 

Schedule 


Friday Night Live Service 

Saturday, June 9 

Shabbat Torah and Musaf Service 

2012 Ornish Youth Choir 

Schedule 


Friday Night Live Service 

A Great Resource To Complement 

Your On-Going Jewish Education 

The Brauman Library 

The Brauman Library at Shearith Israel is a Judaica 

Library with books covering a range of subjects 

such as the Bible, Talmud, Prayer, Philosophy, 

Ethics, Holidays, Israel, Art, Music, Food, History, 

Literature and Parenting. The library is also the 

location of our shul’s archive materials. 

Library Hours: 

Tuesday 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm 

Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 

Sunday 9:15 am - 12:30 pm 

and by appointment. 

Contact Larraine Miller, Librarian, at 

214.939.7327 

Shabbat Morning Torah Study 

Torah Study is held every Saturday morning 

at 8:30 am in the Esther and Jacques Sardas 

Beit Midrash. Confront the most challenging 

messages in the weekly Torah reading, 

engage in passionate dialogue, and leave 

intellectually stimulated and spiritually 

inspired! Join dozens of congregants for the 

weekly Shabbat Morning Torah Study with 

one of the Rabbis. The coffee is hot, the 

muffins are sweet, and the door is open just 

for you. 

Tuesdays with Tanakh 

Tuesdays with Tanakh is an exciting 

opportunity for in-depth study of biblical 

books outside of the Torah (the first five 

books of Moses). Rabbi Glickman leads 

twice-monthly sessions that explore some of 

the lesser known, but eminently fascinating 

books of the Hebrew Bible. While no 

previous knowledge or Hebrew is required, 

the discussion is sophisticated and relevant 

materials from rabbinic commentaries and 

modern biblical scholarship are considered. 

This learning community meets the second 

and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 

1:00 to 2:30 pm in the Esther and Jacques 

Sardas Beit Midrash. 

CSI Annual Meeting 

Please mark your calendars for Congregation 

Shearith Israel’s Annual Meeting on 

Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 9:30 am in Topletz 

Auditorium. A postcard will be sent in the 

near future, announcing the slate of directors 

being nominated to the Board for the coming 

year. All members of the Congregation are 

invited. 

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A Paparazzi Purim 

The Faces of Purim 2012 

This year’s Purim celebration 

was a huge success! 

We want to thank: 

Louis Zweig and all the great people at 

Glazer’s who provided outstanding beverage 

services; 

Jeffrey Kollinger and Spice of Life 

Catering for the great food; 

Lane Mizrahi and Audiophile for the music; 

A very special thank you to Joel Alhadef, 

Janet and Jeff Beck and Sharon and 

Chuck Levin for their financial contributions 

which enabled us to host an After-After 

Party for the Young Professionals in the 

community; 

Our Purim Chair, Michael Zimmermann; 

Mona Allen, our Program Director; and 

the entire maintenance, professional and 

support staff. 

Also, special thanks to Robin Littrell, 

Membership Coordinator, along with our 

Mishloach Manot co-chairs: 

Lisa and Randy Fleisher 

Krista and Craig Weinstein 

Melanie and Jeff Wynne 

The Weitzman Family Religious School 

for their help to assemble boxes; 

All the volunteers who helped to assemble 

and deliver; 

Brian Schultz for his donation of 

Studio Movie Grill tickets; and 

Dr. Pepper Snapple/Deja Blue Water for 

their donation of water bottles to the boxes. 

The best way to tell the story of Purim is 

through pictures. Take a moment to enjoy 

pictures in this Shofar, on our website 

and on Facebook featuring our Shearith 

Family volunteering and celebrating as a 

community. 

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SISTERHOOD 

MEMBERSHIP 

Remember that SISterhood membership has 

many benefits: 

• One year association with our organization 

and Women’s League for Conservative 

Judaism 

• Up to $750 stipend per child for travel to 

Israel 

• Invitation to paid-up member or life 

member event 

• Participation in our Special Interest Groups 

(SIGS) 

Please look for your SISterhood membership 

mailing this summer. The 2012-2013 

membership form will be in your mailing along 

with a calendar of SISterhood events. 

For more information, contact Miriam Honig 

at honig66@yahoo.com 972.471.1013 or 

Dora Rudberg at crudberg@sbcglobal.net or 

972.247.6382. 

MEALS ON WHEELS 

Dates for 2012 are May 30, June 1, 4, 6, 8, July 

9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, November 12, 14, 16, 19, 

21. Please consider saving one or more of these 

dates to volunteer. This volunteer opportunity 

is a mitzvah and only takes a maximum of 

1½ hours. Please let Linda Fisch know your 

preferred dates. Contact her at 

linda_fisch@yahoo.com or 972.960.7281. 

KEEP UP WITH SISTERHOOD ACTIVITIES 

AND EVENTS 

If you do not receive our monthly e-newsletter 

and would like to, contact Susan Ehrlich at 

susehrlich@sbcglobal.net or 972.713.8001. 

SIS JUDAICA SHOP 

May Special 

Take 15% off your entire purchase 

(some exclusions apply) 

Summer Hours 

Monday, May 21 through Friday, June 29 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 

10:00 am-2:00 pm 

Closed all of July 

Be sure to stop by and see all of our new 

merchandise. We offer Wedding and 

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift Registries. 

Please feel free to contact us at 

thegallery@shearith.org or 214.939.7343 

President’s Letter/Mid-Term Report - Susan Ehrlich 

As the first year of my presidency ends and the second begins, I reflect with pride on 

SISterhood’s many accomplishments. The theme for my presidency has been CSI, 

Communicate (information), Stimulate (involvement) and Integrate (members). So in an 

effort to Communicate with the shul congregants as well as SISterhood members, I would 

like to share with you some of our new projects and programs. 

• SISterhood contributed to much needed improvements in our shul kitchen. We spent in 

excess of $30,000 this year purchasing: 

• convection ovens for both the meat and dairy kitchens 

• glassware, platters, storage and dishwasher racks 

• a gas griddle for the dairy kitchen 

• 40 round tables 

• Thanks to Salli Goldstein and Arona Ackermann, we added two new programs this year, 

trying to reach out to those who can’t or don’t like to go out in the evening. We had a 

beautiful and well-attended Winter Luncheon and Style Show in December, and sprinkled 

throughout the year, we had Movie in the Morning at the Pidgeon Family Theater. 

• Sheryl Pidgeon and Nancy Roffman were instrumental in starting SISterhood’s new initiative 

to sell healthful snacks to religious school students on Wednesday afternoons with the Snack 

Shack. 

• Our Mitzvah-a-Meeting Chairs, Shira Goldberg and Melissa Steiner worked closely with the 

IMPACT committee as we conducted monthly mitzvahs including collecting school uniforms, 

writing High Holy Day cards to our Jewish troops, collecting for the coat drive, supporting 

the Berry Family fundraiser, collecting blankets for the Austin Street Shelter, collecting baby 

items for the Vogel Alcove and supporting the Dallas County Humane Society. 

• Myra Migicovsky, serving as Historian, has faithfully photographed all our major events. 

Many of her photos have been posted on Facebook. 

• Insuring good communications with our members and the whole congregation, Lori Cohen 

served as our publicity chair, and thanks to Avra Carr, SISterhood now has a presence on 

Facebook. Be sure to “like” us there and watch as we post information and pictures from our 

events as well as new items in The Gallery. 

• In an effort to recognize and express our gratitude, SISterhood has begun a tradition of 

presenting a small gift to the CSI staff at Thanksgiving and religious school teachers at the 

end of the year. 

All of these are in addition to our continuing programs and activities: 

• Membership Drive 

• Fundraising including High Holy Day Booklet, Major Fundraising Event with this year’s 

keynote Jennifer Weiner, the Tootsie Fonberg, z”l Mah Jongg Tournament, The Gallery, 

Passover Candy Sales 

• Torah Fund this year honoring Shirley Davidoff 

• Sponsorships and underwriting of Golden Years Shabbat Kiddush luncheon, Truck Time, 

Young Professionals event, Family Center end of year party, fruit for the Sandwich Drive 

• Programs including Miriam’s Seder, Break the Fast at Beit Aryeh, SISterhood Shabbat 

• We continue to support the Weitzman Family Religious School with gifts for the bar/bat 

mitzvah students as well as confirmation, high school and college graduations, supplying 

treats and favors for holidays, providing stipends for Israel travel and scholarships for 

USY conventions and underwriting the cost of the program where our students create 

their own yads (Torah pointers). 

None of these programs and initiatives would be possible without the dedication and 

commitment of the SISterhood Board of Directors. This is a multigenerational board, all of 

whom lead busy lives in and out of our shul. I am thankful for their generosity, creativity, 

passion and spirit. 

I especially want to thank my extraordinary Executive Committee for diligently heading their 

various committees and working cooperatively at our quarterly meetings to set policies and 

procedures. These ladies are dedicated to SISterhood and the shul and each one provides 

a unique insight for our consideration. The Executive Committee includes Laurie Steinberg, 

Janice Berman, Nancy Roffman, Laura Collins, Dora Rudberg, Arona Ackermann, Abby 

Goldfarb, Miriam Honig, Roz Benjet, Karen Topletz, Cynthia Cohen, Andrea Bard, Lisa Fleisher, 

Gail Mizrahi, Brenda Levine and Debbie Weinstein. Most of these ladies will continue on for 

my second term. 

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the Klay Kodesh, Kim West – our new COO, 

and the CSI Officers and staff members for supporting SISterhood in all its endeavors. In 

particular, I would like to thank Sharon Levin, CSI President, for working so closely and 

cooperatively with me to insure that SISterhood’s goals could be met. I look forward to 

working with all of you again in the coming year. 

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LIFECYCLES 

Mazel Tov 

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Gershon and Jeffrey Beck on their appointment 

to AIPAC’s National Council for the 2012-2013 term. AIPAC’s National 

Council is a leadership body that includes the most active dedicated 

and committed members from across the country, and discusses the 

pertinent issues facing the U.S.-Israel relationship and takes action 

through lobbying Members of Congress on Capitol Hill. 

Mazel Tov to Kevin Pailet on his appointment as chair of the New 

Leadership Network of AIPAC, as well as his recent appointment to the 

National Board. 

Mazel Tov to Fred Nathan on his election as president of the Jewish 

Educators Assembly. 

Births (February 1- March 27) 

Aiden Isadore Aronson, born March 6, 2012; son of Michele and 

Scott Aronson; grandson of Charis and Arnold Aronson, and Ann and 

Mel Wolovits; brother of Ashley and Avery Aronson; nephew of Robin 

and Fred Wexler, and L.E. and Josh Wolovits. 

Ryan Asher Edwards, born March 10, 2012; son of Gretchen and Avi 

Edwards; grandson of Judy and Joe Edwards, and Susan and David 

Mars; great-grandson of Joel Mayers; nephew of Becky and Marc 

Logan, Laurie and Rich Sevak, and Joseph Mars; cousin of Abby and 

Jacob Logan, and Sydnie and A.J. Sevak. 

Micah Noah Kaufman, born February 21 2012; son of Marcia and 

Seth Kaufman; grandson of Linda and Edward Sands, Linda Kaufman 

and Rick Yeatts, and Dawn and Irwin Kaufman; great-grandson of Celia 

Kaufman, Rosalie Rosenbloom, and Ruby Sisk; nephew of Marissa 

Sands, Julia and Aaron Kaufman, Kahla and Gordon Cooper, Matthew 

Metcalf, and Elizabeth Kaufman. 

Hayley Ryan Loomstein, born March 16, 2012; daughter of Shelley 

and James Loomstein; grandson of Brenda and Donnie Dubin, and Ellen 

and Harvey Loomstein; great-granddaughter of Rose Fruchthandler; 

sister of Brennen Loomstein; niece of Julie and Cory Sutker. 

In Memoriam (February 1-March 16) 

Constance Abrams, z”l, mother of Dennis Abrams and Steve (Jane) 

Abrams. 

Nathan Batwin, z”l, husband of Beatrice Batwin; father of Shelley 

(Dennis) Cobbel, and Howard (Betsy) Batwin; grandfather of Amanda 

Cobbel, Seth (Rebecca) Cobbel, Rachel (Jeff) Morris, and Steven 

Batwin. 

Osnat “Ginger” Kanner-Finfer, z”l, wife of Scott Finfer; daughter of 

Ruth Kanner; sister of Meir Kanner, and Hadas (Eran) Golan; sister-inlaw 

of Edy and David Embry; daughter-in-law of Susie Finfer. 

Shlomo Friedman, z”l, husband of Lucille Friedman; father of Amir 

(Carrie) Friedman and Etai (Sacia) Friedman; grandfather of Judah and 

Satya Friedman. 

Beatrice “Bea” White Levine, z”l, mother of Robin Levine Steinberg, 

Vivian Levine Reeves, Faye Levine Sight, and Marcie Levine Goldberg; 

grandmother of nine. 

Thelma Meth, z”l, wife of Morty Meth; mother of Joyce Charles, Amy 

Rusinik, and Lori (Jamie) Burr; sister of Mildred Rosen, Elaine (Robert) 

Cooperman, and Claire Glickman; aunt of Sharon (Robert) Cohen. 

Jack Rosenstein, z”l, father of Sam Rosenstein and Susan (Brent) 

Stahl; grandfather of Matthew Rosenstein, Bradley Jacob, and Gabe 

Stahl; brother of Alan (Arlene) Rosenstein. 

Eleanor Schwarz, z”l, mother of Donald (Lisa) Schwarz, Robin 

(Steve) Spielvogel; grandmother of Evan Schwarz, Andrew Schwarz, 

Ethan (Jen) Spielvogel, and Ryan (Sonia) Spielvogel; sister of Martin 

Tauger. 

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Rose Scott, z”l, grandmother of Joseph Prince. 

Ruth Brown Smith, z”l, mother of Barbara (Ken) Horwitz, and Marcia 

(Harvey) Lebos; grandmother of Seth (Lily) Horwitz, Lisa Horwitz, Mark 

(Jessica) Lebos, and David Lebos; great-grandmother of Evan Horwitz, 

and Abraham and Liberty Lebos; sister of Lorraine Brody. 

Ann Spolter, z”l, mother of Sharon Kuhr, Robert (Carol) Spolter, and 

Lorn (Lisa) Spolter; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of two. 

Hillard Young, z”l; husband of Bea Young; father of Janine (Charles) 

Pulman, and Saundra (Bill) Peck; grandfather of Alecia Pulman, Jodi 

Pulman, Monte (Julie) Sandler, Andy (Angela) Sandler, and Scott (Irina) 

Sandler; great-grandfather of five. 

May Anniversaries – 25+ Years 

Reena and Stuart Arnold, Harriet and Bernard Becker, Kathleen and 

Mitchell Brooks, Rebecca and Kenneth Bruder, Geanine and Gary 

Cobbel, Sharon and Robert Cohen, Ann and Michael Gallant, Robbie 

and Steven Gellman, Alissa and Robert Goodman, Andrea and Norman 

Gordon, Nancy and Philip Greilich, Betty and Melvin Gross, Lisa and 

Steve Grossmann, Jacqueline and Michael Hirsch, Jane and Naftali 

Kadosh, Emily and Lawrence Kern, Carol and Jeffrey Kretchmer, Susana 

and Joel Leffler, Eve Guth and Edward Livingston, Marsha and David 

Meyers, Aharon and Shula Netzer, Carol and Daniel Podolsky, Rebecca 

and Andy Reisberg, Helene and Joe Rudberg, Eileen and Jakob Scheib, 

Cindy and Robert Sennet, Brenda and Joel Small, Harrian and Stephen 

Stern, Sandra and David Veeder 

June Anniversaries – 25+ Years 

Sheri and Richard Allen, Linda and Roger Bank, Rosalind and Mervyn 

Benjet, Jenifer and Michael Blum, Susan and Kenneth Chazanow, 

Shelley and Dennis Cobbel, Carol Gene and Howard Cohen, Julie and 

Ronald Coleman, Shirley and Bill Davidoff, Barbara and Michael Donsky, 

Tina and Leonard Epstein, Marsha and Ronald Gaswirth, Barbara and 

William Glassner, Beverly and Herbert Graff, Debbie and Eric Green, 

Avril and Melvyn Greenberg, Gillian and Roy Greenberg, Rhona and 

Allen Greenstein, Rima and Bruce Harris, Linda and Barry Hoffer, 

Barbara and Kenneth Horwitz, Nancy and Laurence Immerman, Esme 

and Errol Jacobson, Irene and Matthew Julius, Denise and Michael 

Kleiman, Lynne and Lawrence Kohn, Maria and Angel Kosfiszer, Eileen 

and Aaron Kreisler, Ray Ann and Mark Lerman, Sarah and Robert 

Lerner, Marsha and Michael Lev, Ann and Nathan Levine, Brenda and 

Meyer Levine, Diane and Jay Lifshen, Deborah and Steven Mack, 

Beverly and Jerome Marcus, Francine and Jerold Michaelson, Marilyn 

and Harrell Pailet, Deborah and Marc Perlstein, Carol and Harold Pinker, 

Myra and Stuart Prescott, Gloria and Kenneth Price, Janine and Charles 

Pulman, Evelyn and Andrew Rosemore, Hanne and Arthur Sagalowsky, 

Patricia and James Samuels, Vivian and Richard Schaar, Naomi and 

Melvin Schwartz, Ricki and Gabriel Shapiro, Marianne and Gerald 

Shiller, Elena and Jerome Small, Cherie and Neal Small, Gail and Mark 

Stolovitsky, Susan and David Taplin, Gail and Harvey Weiner, Jamie 

and Carl Weisbrod, Bonnie and Jeffrey Whitman, Susan and Steven 

Wilkofsky, Ann and Melvin Wolovits, Vera and Norman Zable, Paula 

and Henry Zeitman 

May Anniversaries – 50+ Years 

Pearl and Harold Pink, Connie and David Schepps 

June Anniversaries – 50+ Years 

Carol and Harry Breitbarth, Frances and Frank Cytron, Sandra and 

Charles Gelfand, Frieda and Max Glauben, Barbara and Jerome Goldis, 

Carole Ann and Jay Hoppenstein, Paula and Irwin Kerber, Tanya and 

Melvin Meyers, Cyvia and Marvin Noble, Idella and Bernard Partegas, 

Zona and Barry Pidgeon, Maxine and Martin Pomerantz, Shirlee and 

Robert Rivin, Essie and Reuben Rosenbloom, Sue and Samuel Sayah, 

Edith and Paul Singer, Phyllis and Joseph Somer, Elaine and Donald 

Stahl, Gisela and Irwin Swento, Lynne and Mark Warshauer, Joan and 

Sheldon Weinstein, Jean and Stanley Zainfeld

CONTRIBUTIONS 

January 18 - March 14, 2012 

Congregation Shearith Israel 

is pleased to announce 

the establishment of the 

Lois Stillman Mexic Young 

Professionals Outreach Fund, 

generously designated by 

William Mexic in memory of 

Lois Stillman Mexic, z”l. May 

her memory be for a blessing. 

Rabbi Gershon Discretionary Fund 

Israel Bomb Shelter 

Mitchell Barnett and Miriam Lewis Barnett 

In Appreciation Of Congregation Shearith Israel 

Melvyn and Elaine Lerman 

In Appreciation Of Rabbi William 

Phyllis Kaplan and Family 

In Honor Of Cherie Weiss 

Leonard and Linda Comess 

In Honor Of Donna and Herb Weitzman 

Marsha Levine 

Alan Brodsky 

Loren and Andrea Weinstein 

In Memory Of Anatol Borejdo 

Jane M. Leader 

In Memory Of Ann Spolter 

Michael and Barbara Pactor 

In Memory Of Anna Golman Weinstein 

Alan and Cindy Golman 

In Memory Of Barbara Levine 


In Memory Of Bert Altman 

Marsha Levine 

In Memory Of Bruce Bloom 

Bernard and Naomi Bloom 

In Memory Of Shlomo Friedman 


In Memory Of Stacey Roback 

Marsha Levine 

In Memory Of Edith Kraines 

Howard and Patricia Kraines 

In Memory Of Edwin S. Kahn 

Michael and Mindi Kahn 

In Memory Of Eleanor Schwarz 


In Memory Of Estelle Gartner 

Jay Gartner 

In Memory Of Gertrude Turner Reisberg 

Paul and Tricia Michaelson 

In Memory Of Israel Sheinberg 

Alan Brodsky 

Jim, Lee Ann and Allyson Roseman 

Vivian Polka 

Marsha Levine 

In Memory Of Johanna Finkelson 

Norbert and Marlene Sobek 

In Memory Of Louis Robin 

Norman and Fern Bruckner 

In Memory Of Louis Zack 

Ruth Zack 

In Memory Of Michael Jay Ballas 

Freda Ballas 

In Memory Of Morris Black 

Paul and Suzanne Chafetz 


Judy Barton 

Steven and Leslie Peskind 

In Memory Of Nancy Barnett 

Charles and Sharon Levin 

In Memory Of Reuben I. Wolfson 

Rebecca W. Bruder 

In Memory Of Rita Barshop 

Lita Marishak 

In Memory Of Rose Rosenzweig 

Alan and Cindy Golman 

In Memory Of Sara Siegel Pactor 


In Memory Of Sol Lerman 

Melvyn Lerman 

In Memory Of Stanley Cohen 

Lawrence and Dale Cohen 

Lawrence Cohen 

In Memory Of Thelma Reiss Gerson 

Jeffrey and Bonnie Whitman 

Rabbi Glickman Discretionary Fund 

In Appreciation Of Rabbi David Glickman 

Dianna and Michael Levy 


Paul and Barbara Mohl 

Nancy C. Parker 

Donald and Lea Robinson 

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Rosen 

Belindy and Jeffrey Sarembock 

Dale and Jackie Danilewitz 

In Honor Of Adam Kaner 

Gary and Janet Kaner 

In Honor Of Eula Fischl 

Ann Gallant 

In Honor Of Marlene and Norb Sobek 

James and Julie Burns 

In Honor Of Rabbi David Glickman 

Shannon and Michael Hoffman 

Martin Karnett 

In Memory Of Annie Kupferberg Turner 


In Memory Of Annie W. Stone 

Ann Kahn 

In Memory Of Bernard Kleinman 

Bruce, Rima, Charles, Jon, Erica and Scott Harris 

In Memory Of Cyril Spiro 

Stephen Spiro 

In Memory Of Dana Elizabeth Whitman 

Jeffrey and Bonnie Whitman 

In Memory Of Harold Bloom 


In Memory Of Marvin J. Harris 

Bruce, Rima, Charles, Jon, Erica and Scott Harris 


Janice Sweet 

Speedy Recovery Of Melissa Ridzinski 


Cantor Zhrebker Discretionary Fund 

In Appreciation Of Cantor Zhrebker 

Betty Sue Sheinberg 

In Honor Of Hannah Fruma Zhrebker 

Alan and Audree Meyer 

Shirley Rubin 

Dorothy Rogoff Gell 

Andrea and Larry Goldsticker 

Walter and Hilma Levy 

James and Patricia Samuels 

Hilary and Josh Stern 

Nancy and David Brickman 

In Memory Of Aaron L. Block Father 

Rebecca Greenblatt 

In Memory Of Ann Wiesenfeld 


In Memory Of Grace Laves 

Bruce and Beverly Laves 

In Memory Of Helen Goldsticker 


In Memory Of Israel K. Lewius 

Carl and Sara Rudick 

Clara Weiss Silver 

In Memory Of Jeanette Elkins 

Michael and Ann Gallant 

In Memory Of Louis Rosen 


In Memory Of Mike Michaelson 


In Memory Of Morris M. Geifman 


In Memory Of Nathan Rosen 


In Memory Of Sam Isenstein 

Shelly and Joanie Weinstein 

In Memory Of Sara Pactor 


In Memory Of Vistor Evron 

Jack and Etty Sardas 

In Memory Of Wela Lewius 

Carl and Sara Rudick 

Clara Weiss Silver 

Abe Harari Jewish Camp Scholarship 

In Honor Of Zachary Epstein 

May Sebel 


Karen and David Weinreb 

In Memory Of Abe Harari 

Marty and Meryl Harari and Sylvia Harari 

Annie & Sam Rosenbloom Memorial Fnd 

In Memory Of Abraham Silvergold 

Ethel Silvergold Zale 

B. & R. Levy Adult Educ Fund 

In Memory Of Dorothy Zelazny 

Martin and Mimi Cohen 

In Memory Of Fannye Block Levy 

Ruth Levy Strauss and Family 

BDF Torah Fund 

In Appreciation Of Avi Mitzner 

Norman and Libba Sapitsky 

In Appreciation Of Congregation Shearith Israel 

Charles and Ety Friedman 

In Honor Of Avi Mitzner 

Bill Gart 

In Honor Of Shirley Davidoff 

David and Beth Perl and Family 

Harold and Carol Pinker 

Andi and Larry Goldsticker 


Norman and Susan Sereboff 

Becker/Zainfeld Cemetery Fund 

In Memory Of Joe Banks Beloved Father 

Henry and Barbara Burttschell 

Bernard & Rose Cerper Educ Fund 


Chaim Schnitzler 

In Memory Of Abner Wolgang 

In Memory Of Fannie Helen Cerper Angrist 

Stanley and Donna Fagin 

Bertha & Ernie Spiritas B/B Mitzvah 

In Memory Of Roy Aaron 

In Memory Of Sylvia Aaron 

Steven and Carol Aaron 

Bertha Moss Chevra Kadisha Fund 

In Memory Of Ada Leshin 

Julius and Pearlie Leshin 

In Memory Of Bertha Moss 

Sylvia Lehman 

Bess & Morris Cohen Fund 

In Memory Of Morris Cohen 

In Memory Of Rebecca Coleman 

In Memory Of Warren Bakal 

Ruth Bakal and Michael Cohen 

Building Fund Donation 

In Memory Of Rakhil Goldman 

Beryl and Rimma Goldman 

C Gershon Israel Scholarship Fund 

In Appreciation Of Rabbi William Gershon 

Jim and Ynette Hogue 

In Memory Of Roberta Greenberg 

Greg and Rachel Cohen 

Rachel Cohen 

Cantor Sol & Madeline Sanders Fund 

In Memory Of Allen Bogart 

Lynne Bogart 

In Memory Of Laib Freudenreich 

Irma Freudenreich 

In Memory Of Morris Marimow 

Arnold and Charis Aronson 

Cemetery Operating Fund 

In Memory Of Abraham Esquenazi 

Bertha Rousso 

In Memory Of Alberta Feldman 

Robert and Cynthia Feldman 

In Memory Of Bertha Schrott 

Elaine Betcher 

In Memory Of Celia Feinberg Harris 

Sigmund Harris, Jessy Harris and Ann Harris 


Colin and Randee Cope and Family 

In Memory Of Fannie Jacobs 

Byron and Janis Falk 

In Memory Of Frieda Black 

Michelle Litt 

In Memory Of Harry Harris 

Sigmund Harris, Jessy Harris and Ann Harris 

In Memory Of Henry Weinberger 


In Memory Of Mauricio Schonfeld 

Charles and Ety Friedman 

In Memory Of Max Mark 

Shirlie Frauman and Family 

In Memory Of Reuben I. Wolfson 

Michael and Linda Wolfson 

In Memory Of Rose Scott 

Joseph Prince 

In Memory Of Sam Marks 

Arnold and Nanette Marks 

In Memory Of Zelda Schackman 

Joe and Susan Schackman 

Claire & Joe Fellman Daily Minyan 

In Memory Of Harold Lipp 

Gaylyn and Howard Lipp 

In Memory Of Marion Karnett 

Scott and Meryl Nason 

College Connection Fund 

In Honor Of Hannah Zhrebker 

Lillian and Howard Hellman 


David and Carol Meer 

In Memory Of Lanny Cooper 

Sheila, Elliott and Louie Cooper 

In Memory Of Martha Strauss 

Sheila Wilk Cooper 


Scott, Meryl, Josh and Naomi Nason 

Cyvia & Marvin Noble Camp Schlrshp 

In Honor Of Lily Miriam Mishkin Granddaughter 

Magie Furst and Family 

David B Shalom Educ Assistance Fund 

In Memory Of David B. Shalom 

In Memory Of Goldie Fannie Hillman 

Helene S. Shalom 

Family Center Fund 

In Honor Of Daly Samantha Hoffman 

Shannon and Michael Hoffman 

George Roffman Library Fund 

In Appreciation Of Joel Roffman 

Michelle Litt 


Jack and Eileen Scheib 

Goetz Torah Fund 

In Appreciation Of Magie Furst 

Berta Goetz 

In Memory Of Thelma Meth 

Maribeth Lipscomb 

Golman Family Fund 

In Memory Of Arthur Jayson 

Annette Jayson 

In Memory Of Simon Goodman, Eva Rosenthal 

Frances Golman 

Humash Fund 

In Memory Of Sam Davis 

Edward and Nancy Lowey 

Hy Vile Scholarship 

In Memory Of Leon Fine 

Jay and Carole Ann Hoppenstein 

Hymie & Jeanette Schwartz Fund 


Peter Fonberg 


In Memory Of Joe Pincus 



Beverly and Charles Ginsburg 

Isaac Sobel Fund 

In Memory Of Zella Sobel 

Martin and Maxine Pomerantz 

In Memory Of Julius Scolnic 

Stanley and Janice Statman 

J. B. Wolens Memorial Art Fund 

In Memory Of Florence Greenhut 

Elaine Betcher 

In Memory Of Frances Schuhalter 

David Sigel 

Marvin M. Sigel 

Josephine Levine Fund 

In Memory Of Josephine Zesmer Levine 

Sharon Levine Ross and Family 

Kiddush Sponsorship 


Bill and Susan Ehrlich 


Rossi and Gary Solomon 

In Memory Of Sam Brenner 

Essie Eisner 

Kohn/Austein Teen Program Fund 

In Memory Of Albert Heydemann 

The Heydeman Family 

In Memory Of Hilda Tudor 

Murray and Claire Austein 

In Memory Of Nathan Batwin 

Larry and Lynne Kohn 

Susie and Joel Littman and Family 

In Memory Of Rita Fuchs 

Murray and Claire Austein 

Leap of Action 

In Honor Of Ann and Nate Levine 

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Stacy (Sam) and Hank Utay

In Memory Of Archie Goodman 

In Memory Of Ben Weinberg 

In Memory Of Kenneth Goodman 

In Memory Of Sidnay Smiley 

Ann Kahn 

Levi & Rebecca R Topletz Fund 

In Honor Of Israel Sheinberg 

Melvin and Betty Gross 


Larry Golman 

Charles and Marilyn Krovetz 

Harold Topletz 

Jack Topletz 


Betty S. Gross and Family 

Maurice & Sophia Genecov RS Fund 

In Memory Of Sophia Ansel Genecov 

David and Lisa Genecov 

Jeffrey, Lisa, Adam and Becca Genecov 

Max & Laura Saffir Summer Camp Fund 

In Memory Of Laura Topletz Saffir 


Jack Topletz 

Meyer & Edith Ungerman Fund 

In Memory Of Jennie Ida Angrist 

In Memory Of William Angrist 


Mitzvah Fund 

In Honor Of Aaron Brown and Amanda Zidell 

Phyllis Barg 

In Honor Of Mike Levine 

Ashley & Jeff Skibell 


Sharon and Jeffrey Stern 

Jeffrey and Sharon Stern 

In Memory Of Edith Gorenstein 

Jeff and Sharon Stern 


Diane and Mark Fleschler and Family 

In Memory Of Ethel Marcus 

Gregory Jacobs 

In Memory Of Eva Rubin 

B. Bender 

In Memory Of Granny Rose Cohen 

Mark and Sandra Kaman 

In Memory Of Harry Rubin 

B. Bender 

In Memory Of Irving Slutzky 

Norman and Vera Zable 

In Memory Of Jerome Eisner 

Essie Eisner 

In Memory Of Morris “Poppy” Black 

Sandy and Mark Kaman 


Anne Janco 

Natalie and Michael Waldman 

In Memory Of Mrs. Helen Goldsticker 

Anne Janco 


Don and Wendy Blum and Family 

Michael and Marsha Lev 


Diane and Mark Fleschler and Family 


Harold and Carol Pinker 

In Memory Of Ruth Bloom 

Howard and Joyce Bloom 

In Memory Of Sarah Brenner 

Essie Eisner 

In Memory Of Sheldon Kimmelman 

Elaine Kimmelman and Children 

In Memory Of Bernyce Cohn 

Sheila, Jody and Aleeza Harburger 

Speedy Recovery Of Nancy Immerman 

Anne Janco 

Morris & Gertrude Reisberg Kiddush 

In Memory Of Alfred Bauman 

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Siegel 

In Memory Of Alfred William Brauman 

In Memory Of Gertrude Turner Reisberg 

In Memory Of Harry Turner 

In Memory Of Seymour Brauman 

Judy Brauman 

Ornish Garden Fund 

In Memory Of Mary Olinsky 

Charles and Kathi Silver 

Paula & Marc Wolens Sr Init. Fund 

In Memory Of Jay Silberman 

Larry and Leslie Krasner and Family 

In Memory Of Mildred C. Bright 

In Memory Of Raymond G. Kahn 

In Memory Of Ruby Kahn 

Scott Cytron 

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Peggy & Herb Marcus Adult Educ Fund 

In Honor Of Ann and Nate Levine 

Samuel and Irene Kogutt 

Perpetual Care Cemetery Fund 

In Appreciation Of Avi Mitzner 


In Appreciation Of Shearith Israel 

Robert Bock 

In Memory Of Alberto Savariego 

David and Noemi Esquenazi 



In Memory Of Esther Traub 

Godfrey and Brenda Traub 

In Memory Of Freda Beck Angrist 

Alan and Susan Rubin, Brent and Stu 

Shirley Rubin 

In Memory Of Irving Levitt 

Cynthia Alpern 

In Memory Of Lotte Ruth Gundelfinger 

In Memory Of Meyer Traub 

Godfrey and Brenda Traub 


Anita Bayer 


In Memory Of Pearl Hoffman 

Marvin and Shirley Hoffman 

Prayer Book Fund 


James and Ynette Hogue 

In Memory Of Abe Meyer 

Alan and Audree Meyer 


Allen, Becca, Matthew and Elizabeth Bodzy 

In Memory Of Barney Summers 


In Memory Of Dorothy Zelazny 

Janice and Richard Pullman 

In Memory Of Alfred W. Brauman 



Roland and Gail Mizrahi 

In Memory Of Gladys Topletz Levin 


Jack Topletz 

In Memory Of Harriet M. Michaelson 




In Memory Of Margie Epstein Gould 

In Memory Of Rebecca Topletz 


Jack Topletz 

In Memory Of Richard H. Nathan 

Naoma Smith 

In Memory Of Thomas Sankary 

Allen, Becca, Matthew and Elizabeth Bodzy 

Program Donations 





In Memory Of Jack Rosenstein 

In Memory Of Lesley Kawalski 




Mark and Diane Fleschler and Family 




In Memory Of Sylvia Honig 

Ronald and Miriam Honig 

Speedy Recovery Of Ken Blatt 


R Herskowitz USY Mem Scholar Fund 

In Memory Of Milton Bach 

Scott, Meryl, Josh and Naomi Nason 

S. J. Rubenstein Fund 

In Memory Of Arnie Sweet 


Jo Ann Rosenberg 

In Memory Of Isadore Robinowitz 

Stanley and Mona Rubenstein 

Sadie & Phil Blatt Fund 

In Memory Of Alan Blatt 

Rowan Blatt 

In Memory Of Anna Leach 

Ron and Debbie Greene 

In Memory Of Arie Magram 

Sala Fleschler 

In Memory Of Molly Blatt 

Rowan Blatt 

Shabbat Announcement 

In Memory Of Alfred Romberg 

Furst and Romberg Families 

In Memory Of Bennie Rosenbloom 

Lawrence and Natalie Rosenbloom 

In Memory Of Berthold and Louise Furst 

Magie Furst and Family 

In Memory Of Cantor Sol Sanders 

Madeline Sanders 

In Memory Of Emma Fox 

David and Connie Schepps 

In Memory Of Eunice Richter Aronson 

Al and Wendy Brien 

In Memory Of Faiga Magram 

Lauren Fleschler, Michelle and Doug Berger 

Diane and Mark Fleschler, Sala Fleschler, 

Jonathon Fleschler 

In Memory Of Irvin Yonack 

Bob and Judy Yonack 

In Memory Of Irwin Helfand 

Marcy Helfand and Pauline Helfand 

In Memory Of Jack Solomon 

Carl and Elaine Solomon 

In Memory Of James Gerber 

Toby Gerber Family 

In Memory Of Jerome Kaplan 


In Memory Of Max Biderman 

Helen, Ann, & Stanley Biderman, Linda Hoffer 

& Family 

In Memory Of Merle Ellman 

Brian Ellman and Family 

In Memory Of Nathan I. Wunsch 

Helen Wunsch 

Alan and Karen Katz 

In Memory Of Raphael Leon Sardas 

Jacques and Esther Sardas 

In Memory Of Roza Avram 

Magie Furst 

In Memory Of Sadie Peskind 

Stanley Peskind 

In Memory Of Stuart H. Gerber 

Toby Gerber Family 

In Memory Of Tamara Zeitman 

Henry Zeitman 

In Memory Of Zalman Magram, 

Lauren Fleschler, Michelle and Doug Berger 

Diane and Mark Fleschler, Sala Fleschler, 

Jonathan Fleschler, 

SISterhood Conservative Jewish Camp 

In Honor Of Fred Nathan 

Rossi and Gary Solomon 


Hannah and Harlan Pollock 






Lee and Lee Veeder 



In Memory Of Evelyn Wiss Lev 




In Memory Of Marvin Veeder 

Lee and Lee Veeder 


Shirley Greenfield 



In Memory Of Raphael Leon Sardas 

Jacques and Esther Sardas 

Small/Waldman/Cohen Music Program 

Speedy Recovery Of Nicole Small 

Hilary and Josh Stern 

In Honor Of Lillian Beck 

Howard and Carol Gene Cohen 

Steve and Jackie Waldman 

In Memory Of Cliff Weinstein 




In Memory Of Fillis Frank 




Michael and Natalie Waldman 



In Memory Of Ruth Brown Smith 


Synagogue Fund 

In Honor of Shearith Israel 

Frances Kirzner 

In Memory Of Nathan Wunsch 

Lee Wunsch 

In Honor Of Aaron Brown and Amanda Zidell 

Candy and Ike Brown 

In Honor Of Adam Kaner 

Gary and Janet Kaner 


Michael and Elizabeth Solka 

In Honor Of Hymen Tolmas 

Charles and Anita Marcus 

In Honor Of Gordon Goldstein 

Barbara Konig 


William L. and Helen Sutker 

Kim West 

In Honor of Donna and Herb Weitzman Wedding 

Harold Rosen 

In Memory Of Abraham Esquenazi 

Moises Esquenazi 

In Memory Of Alex Eisenberg 

Jack Eisenberg 

In Memory Of Ann Loeb Sikora 

Frank and Betty Bouchett 


Jeff and Anita Bayer 

Alan and Arlene Sandgarten 

In Memory Of Anna Weinstein 

Shelly, Joanie Weinstein and Family 



Chuck and Sharon Levin 


In Memory Of Bernard Rosenblatt 

Barbara and Randall Rosenblatt 

In Memory Of Bill Fusske 

Bob and Shirlee Rivin 

In Memory Of Brenda Schoenbrun 

Phillip Schneider 

In Memory Of Nancy and Carl Barnett 

Marvin and Shirley Hoffman 


In Memory Of Clarisse Bitran 

Jack and Etty Sardas 


Suzie and Howard Hacker 

In Memory Of David Sikora 

Frank and Betty Bouchett 

In Memory Of Dora Brezner 

Rasya A. Volina 

In Memory Of Arthur Jayson 

Audrey Jayson 


Harlan and Hannah Pollock 

Michael and Nicole Roy 

Paula and Henry Zeitman 

In Memory Of Edith Berkman Churney 

Keith and Sherri Alter 

In Memory Of Edith Churney 

Cheryl Weiner 

Debbie Zeligson 





In Memory Of Esthers Summers 

Mark Summers 

In Memory Of Eva Toby Eisenberg 


In Memory Of Fortunee Soriano 

Hylton and Veronique Jonas 

In Memory Of Frank Bell 

David and Betty Jo Bell 

In Memory Of Claire and Joe Fellman 

Aamer Avrahom Razi 

In Memory Of George Migicovsky 

Phil and Myra Migicovsky 

In Memory Of Harry Morchower 

W.C. Wilkinson 


Janet and Robert Behringer 

Burt and Linda Comess 

Allen and Rhona Greenstein 


Marcy and Lewis Lefko 


In Memory Of Ida Kleinman 

Harold and Ruth Kleinman 


Bill and Sylvia Epstein 

Gordon and Roslyn Goldstein 

Joan L. Goltz 

Stanley M. Peskind 

Larry and Celia Schoenbrun 

Barbara Steinberg 

Kevin and Tracy Brand 

In Memory Of J. Manual Hoppenstein 

Jay and Carol Ann Hoppenstein 


Theresa and Randy Hurt 

In Memory Of Kenneth Goodman 

Michael B. Goodman 

In Memory Of Leo Eisenberg 


In Memory Of Louis Isaacs 

Melvin and Marilyn Isaacs 

In Memory Of Mae Schneider 

Phillip Schneider 


Jane M. Leader 

Chuck and Sharon Levin 

Alan, Arlene, Adam and Marla Sandgarten 

In Memory Of Matvey Lapatukhin 

Inna Long 

In Memory Of Milton M. Ellish 

Frances and Arnold Leanse 



Mountain City Book Club 

Robert and Cynthia Feldman 

Allen and Rhona Greenstein 


The Laves, The Durbins and The Wolfs


Joel, Susan, Hillary and Carly Litman 

Irene and Buddy Raden 



Howard and Janie Dreyer 

In Memory Of Nancy Barnett 


Dina and Edi Eliezer 

Sandy and Mark Kaman 


Jeanette Augusta Rashti 

Stacy (Sam) and Hank Utay 

Kim West 



Mountain City Book Club 

Buddy and Irene Raden 

Amy Reichstein, Becca Snyder and Sydney Kivel 

Alan, Arlene, Marla and Adam Sandgarten 

In Memory Of Osnat “Ginger” Kanner Finfer 

AMDOCS 


Michael and Linda Kashar, Mark and 

Jennifer Kashar 


In Memory Of Rita Simon 

Alex Jonas 

In Memory Of Roza Volina 

Rasya A. Volina 

In Memory Of Sara Trattner Levy 

Elaine Lachman 

In Memory Of William Leon Summers 

Mark Summers 

Speedy Recovery Of Howard Ranen 


Speedy Recovery Of Nancy Immerman 


Young Professionals Donations 

In Loving Memory Of Zella Sobel 

Jeffrey and Janet Beck 


Charles and Sharon Levin 

In Honor of Shearith Israel Young Professionals 

Lori and Joel Alhadef 

Youth Fund 


Mark and Diane Fleschler and Family 

In Memory Of Henry Kirzner 

Walter and Hilma Levy 

In Memory Of Katie Rosen 

Stuart and Barbara Aaron and Family 

Tillie Harmel Camp Ramah/CSI Senior 

In Memory Of Albert Kanner 

Dorothy Abrams 

In Memory Of Herman Abrams 

Dorothy Abrams 

In Memory Of Joseph Shapiro 

Sadie Davidoff 

In Memory Of Louis Meyers, Al Meyers 

Mel and Tanya Meyers 

In Memory Of Melanie Davidoff 


In Memory Of Mollie Shapiro 


In Memory Of Rose Shapiro Katzeff 


Topletz Maintenance Fund 

In Memory Of Harvey Gould 


Weitzman Family Religious School 


Ike and Candy Brown 

Mark and Cheryl Brickman 

Stuart and Barbara Aaron and Family 

David and Fran Eisenberg 

Miriam and Bobby Friedman 

Lynn Smith 

Shelley and Gary Solka 

In Honor Of Shirley Davidoff 

Stefani and Gary Eisenstat 


Stuart and Reena Arnold 



The Selinger Family 

In Memory Of Carl and Nancy Barnett 

Sally B. Wolfish 


Diana and Brad Behringer 

Marilyn R. Goldman 

Richard and Vivian Schaar 

In Memory Of Helen Goldstick 



Nancy and David Brickman 

Melanie Finkelstein 



Jill and Alan Bach 


Colin and Randee Cope 

Sally B. Wolfish 

In Memory Of Regina Praw Aunt 

Belle Seals 

In Memory Of Sara Hoffman 

Bess Hoffman 

In Memory Of Sylvia Leanse 

Arnold Leanse 

William & Sarah Soltes Fund 





A special Mazel Tov to 

Congregation Shearith Israel, 

recipient of a monetary 

grant received on February 

16, 2012, from the Sylvan 

T. Baer Foundation which 

is administered by the 

Dallas Jewish Community 

Foundation. 

As part of the annual 

distribution of funds to “needy 

and deserving individuals,” 

the Congregation was invited 

to submit an application, and 

has received this grant as a 

recommendation from the 

Trustee of the Sylvan T. Baer 

Foundation. 


is proud to partner with the 

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation 

in the 

Create A Jewish Legacy initiative. 

We would like to thank our Legacy 

givers and congratulate them 

on their vision in helping 

sustain our synagogue 

for future generations. 

For additional information, contact 

Jack Jacobsen at 214.740.8553 

or jjacobsen@lockelord.com. 

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changes to The Shofar, Congregation Shearith Israel, 9401 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, 

Texas 75225 

9401 Douglas Avenue 

Dallas, Texas 75225 

Phone: 214.361.6606 

Fax: 214.361.7524 

Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 


9401 Douglas Avenue - Dallas, Texas 75225 

Synagogue Office.............................................................214.361.6606 

Synagogue FAX ..............................................................214.361.7524 

Synagogue e-mail........................................................csi@shearith.org 

Membership Inquiries.......................................................214.939.7310 

Website............................................................................shearith.org 

Beit Aryeh at Ann and Nate Levine Academy 

18011 Hillcrest Road - Dallas, Texas 75252.........................972.248.3032 

Rabbi, William G. Gershon, The Feldman Family Senior Rabbinic Chair 

Rabbi, David M. Glickman 

Rabbi Emeritus, Jordan S. Ofseyer 

Hazzan, Itzhak Zhrebker 

Ritual/Cemetery Director, Avi Mitzner 

Chief Operating Officer, Kim West 

Education Director, Dina Eliezer 

School Administrator, Leah Singleton 

Family Center Director, Suzanne Minc 

Program Director, Mona Allen 

Membership Coordinator, Robin Littrell 

Communications, Bob Johnson 

Congregation President, Sharon Levin 

SISterhood President, Susan Ehrlich 

Brotherhood President, Dr. Jonathan Bard 

USY President, Yoni Gershon

May-June 2012 - Congregation Shearith Israel

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