May 2011 - Congregation Beth Am

Where Contemporary Jews
Embrace Traditional Judaism
BETH AM
Bulletin
May 2011 Nisan / Iyar 5771
Only YOU can ensure the completion of our school expansion by August 2011.
Support Jewish Education at Beth Am with a generous contribution to our "Dor-to-Dor" campaign.

Many of us are disappointed that our
Congregational Pilgrimage to Israel had to
be postponed in light of the personal needs
of those who planned to travel with Elissa FROM
and me through Israel. What is fascinating
OUR
is that not a single one of our pilgrims
withdrew because of safety issues. As
RABBI
the 60 participants who have traveled with
Beth Am in the past will attest: Israel is one
of the safest places to be! This year's
group, along with a number of people who had told us that next
year would be better for them, have promised to "sign on" in the
Fall when we organize our next trip.
Gil Mann, an educator in Minneapolis, offers an insightful
perspective of Israel. For two thousand years – from the year 70
to 1948 – Jews were powerless and threatened. The Jewish
communities in Israel and throughout the world offered prayers
highlighting our People's dream that we will have the opportunity
to gather from the four corners of the earth and "go home."
Israeli citizens and Jews throughout the world today marvel at
the modern and powerful country Israel has become, especially in
comparison to her early decades of struggle and scarcity. Today,
new highways, buses and trains make traveling throughout the
country effortless (though Israeli drivers may be a bit
intimidating). High tech is booming, and Israel shares with the
world medical technology, computer programs, apps beyond
imagination, irrigation systems, security protocols and military
armaments in the air and on the ground. Just last month, we saw
how the Iron Dome missile defense
destroyed missiles launched from Gaza
toward civilian targets in Israel.
At the same time, Israel seems powerless
to influence the unrest in the streets in the
countries that surround her. Israelis watch
these unpredictable developments with
concern for the consequences for Israel
could be negative, even violent.
Looking at our history and our Tradition –
our Sages, our Sacred Texts, our lives in America and the history
of Israel – we can see that being powerless and powerful has
always determined the direction of Jewish life. We must remain
aware and support Israel as our People's center of spiritual and
physical focus.
Every Jew – and the non-Jewish world – should note and share
the fact that between the years 70 and 1948, no outside
government ever ruled Israel from within the Land. Jews – not
Arabs and/or Palestinians (who are really Jordanians) – have
always resided in the Land. We never left our Homeland, Israel!
Come with us to Israel next year and feel the true power of the
Jewish People!
— Rabbi Rick Sherwin
RabbiRick@embarqmail.com
HOW DO WE ANSWER MISSIONARIES
Instead of engaging those whose only focus is the Saving of
the Jewish Soul, we might simply respond, "I am happy that you
have found your spiritual home. I know who I am and where I
belong. And if my questions are not all answered (or even
answerable), I still have a solid foundation of universal and
eternal values that come out of the history of my People.
"We began as a People dedicated to transforming the world
from the way it is to the way it ought to be for all humanity, one
S'FIRA: COUNTING THE OMER
For seven weeks – from the second evening of Passover until
the evening preceding Shavuot – we commemorate the measure
of barley (known as the Omer) that our ancestors brought to the
Temple in Jerusalem as a thanksgiving offering for the Spring
harvest. We assign a number to each new day during this 49-day
period, offering a b'rakha as we remind ourselves to count each
day and to make each day count.
The period of counting is called S'fira, and it creates a bridge
between Passover and Shavuot. The exodus meant that we were
physically free from slavery in Egypt; revelation at Sinai (the
theme of Shavuot) enabled us to be spiritually free to study Torah
and to enhance our lives with depth and meaning. The message
of S'fira is that physical freedom without spiritual freedom is
incomplete.
mitzva at a time. Every ritual we perform and every ethical act
reveals a value that strengthens both humanity and the Jewish
People. I am proud to be a Jew."
We do not go out and knock on doors. At the same time, we
do offer to open our doors to anyone who might be interested,
which is certainly different than active recruiting. We simply
open a door and invite anyone in need to walk through. That is
as close as we get.
YOM HA-ATZMA'UT
Yom ha-Atzma'ut – the 5th day of Iyar – Israel's Independence
Day, is a religious holiday for all Jews. As we celebrate this day
that stands on the same level as Hanuka and Purim, we
acknowledge a fact of history that our ancestors could only
imagine in the most ideal dreams.
Israel has shown the world that Jews are serious about survival
and will never tolerate persecution from the outside world again.
And when Israel is threatened, the entire Jewish world pulls
together, offering both physical and spiritual support for the Land
of our People.
This year, we celebrate Israel's 63rd Anniversary beginning on
Sunday evening, May 8 and continuing through Monday.
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As spring arrives and our children and
grandchildren eagerly anticipate their
summer break and we plan for our long
awaited summer vacations, I wanted to
update everyone on the current status of
the expansion of our education facility.
General Contractor As I previously
announced, we have a contract with a
general contractor for the construction of
the addition. All work will comply with
applicable standards, statutes and ordinances.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) It was recently brought
to our attention that there was an issue regarding the ability of
a fire truck to turn around in our parking lot. The most cost
effective and easiest way to comply with this requirement was
to keep the Sand Lake Road access open, in addition to the
new Line Drive access. This required an amendment to the
PUD since the PUD limited each lot to one point of access. The
good news is that, as a result of the hard work of Scott
Halperin and Steve Leibowitz, we are now waiting only for a
public hearing on this issue and the approval of the Board of
County Commissioners. We expect this to have been approved
by the time you receive this Bulletin.
"Life Safety" Requirements We were notified during the
permitting process that we must bring our existing building into
compliance with current standards. We will make these
improvements with the least possible impact on our budget.
This will not affect the start of the new
construction.
Site Plan We have received final approval
FROM
on the site plan.
OUR Building Permit We have received final
approval to build from the Building
Department.
Water Management District Approval
We have received final approval from the
St. Johns River Water Management District.
Fire Marshall At the time of this writing, this approval is the
only open item. We anticipate approval by the time you
receive this Bulletin, at which point, we will be able to begin
construction.
This summer, we will be busy at the shul as our new
construction progresses. I urge each of you to support this
expansion by donating as much as you can to our Capital
Campaign – this is essential in order to complete this project as
quickly as possible. We have had some very generous
contributions; however, we need the participation of 100% of our
members. I say with great pride that EVERY MEMBER of your
Board of Directors has contributed to this campaign.
PRESIDENT
— Jim Riola
President
PURIM CARNIVAL
Volunteerism is central to synagogue life at Congregation Beth
Am. Whenever there is a festival to be observed, a simha to be
celebrated, or a task to be completed, volunteers always step
forward to contribute time and effort.
The Purim Carnival has long been a tradition that is entirely
homegrown. Parents, grandparents and our youth gather to run
the games and activities for the enjoyment of our Religious
School students. The joy and excitement of Purim literally spill
out of our classrooms and onto our parking lot. It is a memorable
experience for our youngest congregants.
Who can forget: Shaving Haman Making a Mask
Hamantaschen Walk Going Fishing Or Morris Rashy’s
legendary sleight of hand playing the Shell Game
Our most sincere thanks are due to those who volunteered at
this year’s Purim Carnival:
Make A Mask: Anna Karasik, Aleah Stein and
Rebecca Stein
Lollipop Tree: Lila Gaber and Sheila Rashy
Quarter Drop: Vali Agronovsky and
Taylor Kuperberg
Going Fishing: Nina Karlinsky, Jori Allen, Marty Stein
and Brian Cooper
Shaving Haman: Debbie Reichelson and
Sherry Williams
Football Throw: Jeff Grushka
Duck Pond: Rachel & Sam Shapiro
Hamantaschen Walk: Lori Helman
Bowling: Eva Gaber, Rich Citrenbaum, Ira Locks and
Mike Cohen
Basketball: Jacob Karlinsky and Mark Lichtenstein
Set-Up/Clean-Up: Gail Lewis, Jake Wilson, Michael
Stricker and Ed Sheplan
Pizza and Hamantaschen: Suzanne & Lane Mercer
Together, our volunteers put together a most enjoyable
carnival!
CHANGE IN OFFICE HOURS
Please note our new office hours:
— Dan Williams
Immediate Past President
● Monday, Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
● Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 p.m. when
Religious School is in session)
● Thursday: CLOSED
● Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you have an emergency when our office is closed that
requires immediate attention (e.g., death in the family),
please call 407.810.5595.
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CHALUTZIM — OUR YOUTH GROUP
This past month was a lot of fun for Chalutzim. At our Purim
Extravaganza, we enjoyed being silly and messy during our relay
race with jelly beans, whip cream, water balloons and more! In
the months to come, we will have more social events. I have
included a list, put together by some of our Chalutzimers, of
possible events that we might like to participate in. With that
said, it would be so wonderful to have feedback from all of the
Chalutzimers as to which events look like the most fun for
everyone! Please read through the list and let me know your
opinions or any further suggestions.
1. Ice skating 2. Roller skating
3. Magic game 4. Football game
5. Mascot games 6. Pool Party
7. Rebounders 8. Visit nursing home*
9. Meals on Wheels* 10. A night out at the movies
11. Mini Golf 12. Scavenger hunt at the mall
13. Talent show 14. Laser Tag
15. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen*
16. Israeli Pen Pal Letter Writing*
17. Rockies Replay (Arcade and Games)
18. Freedom Ride (therapeutic horseback riding)*
*This is a Tikun Olam event
I am really looking forward to working with all of the kids as we
plan many more exciting events and create a strong and
successful Chalutzim Kehilah! .
– Talia Boxman
Youth Program Advisor
talia.boxman@gmail.com
eBay at CBA
While doing your spring cleaning, did you find :
● A gift or gift certificate that you can't use
● A piece of artwork that used to hang in your house but no longer fits in
● New or gently used non-clothing items that are just taking up space
● Designer clothing or accessories that never see the light of day
● Jewelry that you no longer wear
● An impulse buy that you don't use
VCR's
DVR's
Stereos
Cell phones
Household appliances
Speakers
Satellite receivers
If so, please donate these items to us
– it's a win-win situation. You support
Beth Am and get the tax deduction – we
sell the items on eBay and other venues
and use the proceeds to fund operations,
activities and programming at Beth Am.
We thank the people who have given
us items to sell and we thank Herb
Weissman, through whose efforts we are
raising $300 each month. He has sold
electronics, small appliances, artwork,
menoras, candlesticks, etc. So please
think of CBA when you think of disposing
of gently used items you no longer need
or use.
Please call Herb (407.774.9695) if you
have any questions or to arrange for
pickup of your unused treasures.
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CBA SISTERHOOD
Affiliated with
Women's League for
Conservative/Masorti Judaism
Join us on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stein Mart in Oak
Grove Shoppes, Altamonte Springs for "Summer Breeze", an
evening of fashions and accessories for spring and summer (see
Page 6). There will be mimosas and light hors d'oeuvres as you
enjoy a lively and informative presentation of what's new in
fashion. See the latest on making the most of your wardrobe
with the right accessories. This is our last Sisterhood event of the
fiscal year, so come on out and enjoy yourself… you deserve it!
Couvert is $8 if your R.S.V.P. is received by May 23 or $10 at
the door. Contact me for more information. Everyone is
welcome to attend… feel free to bring guests!
In coordination with the administrative calendar of Women's
League for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, our sisterhood has a
July 1 – June 30 fiscal year. So now is the perfect time to make
your commitment for the 2011-2012 year!
— Cathy Swerdlow
Sisterhood President
cswerd@gmail.com
321.663.3448
FROM OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT
For all the years that my family has belonged to Beth Am, we
have been told that this congregation was different. We were
told that there was a different "aura" or attitude among the
members. Sure, when a minyan was needed for a member
sitting Shiva, people turned out in support. For festive occasions
like the Passover Seder, Hanuka party, Purim celebrations, etc.,
people turned out. For Yizkor services during the year, people
turned out. The Men's Club and Sisterhood had a good base
membership. But that didn't necessarily differentiate Beth Am
from the other synagogues we had belonged to over the years.
Then, an old injury and arthritis began to catch up with me. Over
an 18 month period, my right knee deteriorated to the extent that
I needed a cane to get around. Many, many members inquired
about the problem. Some had gone through similar or more
serious surgeries and gave me words of encouragement.
Finally, in mid-March, I had a total knee replacement. It was in
the week before the surgery and then the ensuing weeks that I
came to understand the Beth Am State of Mind. I got many
phone calls and e-mails prior to the surgery – all with well wishes
and people trying to put my mind at ease. Many visited me at
the hospital in Winter Park. It wasn't the closest hospital to any
of these visitors, but they came nonetheless. "Get Well" cards,
phone messages and e-mails continued to come in as the days
and weeks passed. Some were from people with whom I was
quite familiar, but others were from Beth Am members whom I
knew only in passing. There were offers of assistance in the form
of rides and companionship – none of which was disingenuous.
It is understandable that your friends comfort you and
communicate their willingness to help. It is also understandable
BOOK & MOVIE CLUB
The CBA Book & Movie Club met in April to see the film Cast a
Giant Shadow. It was based on the true story of Colonel Mickey
Marcus (played by Kirk Douglas), an American who helped lead
the newly formed Israeli army during Israel's fight for
independence in 1948. This movie was chosen because its topic
relates to the upcoming anniversary of Israel's independence. If
you haven't seen it, it is available through Netflix – it's a
worthwhile opportunity to see how Israel defended her newlywon
independence.
The book we will discuss this month is House Rules by Jodi
Picoult. "Jacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger's syndrome. He's
hopeless at reading social clues or expressing himself to others,
though he's brilliant in many ways. He has a special focus on one
subject… forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues
him in to crime scenes." The author's extensive research for this
book results in us learning a great deal about autism, and more
specifically about Asperger's syndrome, as well as forensic
science.
We hope to see you on May 19 at 7 p.m. at Panera Bread on
Forest City Road (across from Costco and next to Walmart).
WELCOME!
My)bh Mykwrb
We welcome the following members to the Beth Am family:
Karen Stroup
Linda & Jerrod Zlatkiss
— Norma Greenberg
407.788.2285
Normajg28@aol.com
that those with whom you infrequently connect don't
communicate. The Beth Am State of Mind, however, came
through loud and clear with contacts from those members that I
didn't know well, letting me know that they were thinking of me.
That's what sets Beth Am apart from most other synagogues.
I hope that each of you will help make all our members feel as
welcome as I have felt during my recovery. Communicate with
others – even if it's only leaving a phone message. Perpetuate
that Beth Am State of Mind.
— Steve Leibowitz
President-Elect
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Fashion, fun and food…
Tuesday, May 24, at 7 pm
Stein Mart – Oak Grove Shoppes
995 N SR 434, Altamonte Springs
Couvert: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
RSVP by May 23 to Cathy Swerdlow
(cswerd@gmail.com or 407.862.2374)
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May 2011 Congregation Beth Am Nisan / Iyar 5771
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri t b #
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2 3
4
5 6 7:46
7
9:30 AM
Religious School
School Pictures
Grades Pre-K - 5
יום השואה
Holocaust
Rememberance
Day
5:00 PM
Religious School
(Winter Springs)
School Pictures
Grades 6 & 7
4:15 PM
Religious School
(Longwood)
School Pictures
Grades 6 & 7
7:15 PM
Adult Education 3
8:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
Bat Mitzva
Allie Blattner
9:00 AM
Mitzva Class
10:00 AM
Emor
Bat Mitzva
Allie Blattner
Sunset: 8:04
8
9
10
11
12 13 7:50
14
9:30 AM
Religious School
10:00 AM
Adult Education 1
11:00 AM
Adult Education 2
11:00 AM
Israel
Independence
Day
Celebration
העצמאות
Israel
יום
Independence
Day
5:00 PM
Religious School
(Winter Springs)
7:30 PM
Board Meeting
4:15 PM
Religious School
(Longwood)
7:15 PM
Adult Education 3
8:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
Bat Mitzva
Taylor Kuperberg
9:00 AM
Mitzva Class
10:00 AM
B'har
Bat Mitzva
Taylor Kuperberg
Sunset: 8:09
Happy
Mother's Day!
15
16 17 18
19
20 7:54
21
9:30 AM
Religious School
Closing
Sunday
Session
Grades Pre-K - 5
7:15 PM
Adult Education 3
7:00 PM
Book &
Movie Club
(Panera Bread)
8:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
Bar Mitzva
Zachary Wattman
9:00 AM
Mitzva Class
Closing Session
Graduation
Shabbat
10:00 AM
B'hukotai
Bar Mitzva
Zachary Wattman
Sunset: 8:13
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23 24
25 26 27 7:58
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LaG b'Omer
7:00 PM
Summer Breeze
presented by
Sisterhood
(Stein Mart)
8:00 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
10:00 AM
B'midbar
Sunset: 8:17
29 30
Memorial Day
(Office Closed)
31
REMINDER:
COMMUNITY MINYAN
7:45 AM, MON.-FRI.
JEWISH ACADEMY
STUDY & DISCUSSION GROUP
MEETS AFTER
KIDDUSH LUNCHEON
EVERY SATURDAY
Adult Ed. 1: 101 Questions Adult Ed. 2: Siddur Skills and ABM Adult Ed. 3: Reading the Bible "Between the Lines"
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Catering
By Artisans
(Your CBA Caterer)
Celebrating a simha at Beth Am
delicious food
If you want...
an impressive presentation
personal, caring attention
every last detail taken care of
unbeatable pricing
catering profits to benefit Beth Am
Then...
Catering By Artisans is your only choice!
For information, contact:
Sheri Rosenberg
321.356.1529
Support Beth Am AND
celebrate your special occasion
with custom invitations and announcements.
We carry a full line from
Regency, Encore and Checkerboard.
You can also order a tallit
for yourself or for your child's Bat/Bar Mitzva.
Contact Debbie Davids at 407.869.0238.
SHARING THE CARING
Share the news with members who don't have e-mail
Share your compassion with recently bereaved members
Share your time with members who are home alone
Share your time with members who are in nursing homes
Share your time with members who are in a hospital
Join the Care Team —
for additional information, please contact
Debbie Zelkowitz (407.862.7471)
MAY B'NAI MITZVA
Allie Blattner, daughter of Jody and Craig Blattner, will be called
to the Torah for the first time as a Bat Mitzva on Saturday, May 7.
Allie is a seventh grade Honor Roll student at Rock Lake Middle
School. She is a member of the school chorus and also helps
students in the physically handicapped classroom. Allie enjoys
going to the beach, singing, writing and being with her friends.
TAYLOR KUPERBERG
May 14
10 Iyar
B'har
ALLIE BLATTNER
May 7
3 Iyar
Emor
Taylor Caitlyn Kuperberg, daughter of Nicole and Justin
Kuperberg and sister of Sami, will be called to the Torah for the
first time as a Bat Mitzva on Saturday, May 14. She attends Lake
Mary Preparatory School where she is a Student Ambassador for
the school. Taylor's nickname at CBA, "Bob", comes from her
love of Spongebob Squarepants. Taylor enjoys art, traveling and
scary movies. She loves amusement parks and roller coasters,
having traveled around the country with her family to ride the
newest and most thrilling ones.
ZACHARY WATTMAN
May 21
17 Iyar
B'hukotai
Zachary Wattman, son of Terre and Glen Wattman and brother of
Brandon, will be called to the Torah for the first time as a Bar
Mitzva on Saturday, May 21. Zachary is in the seventh grade at
Markham Woods Middle School where he is in the Yearbook Club
and is involved in TV production. He really enjoys baseball (he is
a member of USSSA Baseball) as well as other sports, computers,
online gaming and photography.
If we have inadvertently omitted a birthday,
anniversary or yahrtzeit or published incorrect personal
information about you in this Bulletin, we apologize.
Please let us know so that we can correct our records.
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SUPPORTERS OF JEWISH EDUCATION AT BETH AM
We thank the following supporters of Jewish education at Beth Am who have
provided funds for the expansion of our education facility:
Paul & Cheryl Allen
Allergy & Asthma Associates
Greg Alman
Eric & Lisa Alpert
Myron & Allyson Ascher
Jules & Elyse Baclar
Michael & Roxanne Baron
Steven & Nikki Botwinik
Ken & Wendy Bowman
Paul & Susan Brodersen
Alan & Anne Brown
Michael & Lauri Cayado
Rich & Lori Citrenbaum
Dilly Clarke
Baruch & Shlomith Cohen
Jeff Cohen & Luci Belnick
Mike & Joanna Cohen
Dan & Caryn Coultoff
Eric & Lisa Coultoff
Joe & Bernice Davids
Mark & Debbie Davids
Brian & Amy Dorman
Jerry & Sima Feldberg
Eva Gaber
Rick & Donna Gardner
Phil & Fran Gelfand
Ira & Holly Gordon
Dan & Stacy Gotlib
Hank & Norma Greenberg
Mike & Sandi Groberg
Alan & Sandra Hammer
Millie Harris
Lori Helman
Mark Israel
Steve & Denise Jaffe
Daniel Kaprow
Marissa Kaprow
Phil & Sara Kaprow
Shaina Kaprow
Paul & Erica Karlinsky
Matt & Kristi Klein
Steve & Mary Kutner
Lloyd & Mary Lavin
Rose Lazoritz
Elliot & Barbara Leavitt
Jack & Jeri Leavitt
Steve & Linda Leibowitz
Norm & Marlene Levin
Jon & Gail Lewis
Ira & Doris Locks
Jay & Robin Mackler
Tom & Joanie Mayer
Simon & Nancy Mendel
Lane & Suzanne Mercer
Barry Miller
Sondra Oscher
Thom & Beth Oxborough
Albion & Susette Percy
Jeff & Shelby Poiley
David & Shari Pudles
Dan & Kris Rashy
Morris & Sheila Rashy
Seth & Debbie Reichelson
Jim & Jill Riola
Steve & Ceil Rosenberg
Steve Sable & Susan Shapiro
Steve & Lucy Seidler
Bernice Shapiro
Joseph & Sheila Shapiro
Sam & Rachel Shapiro
Marc & Nancy Sharfman
Rabbi Rick & Elissa Sherwin
Marc & Diane Siegel
Neal & Bernadette Silverstein
Moishe & Ruth Sniad
Joan Somers
Ron & Nancy Stern
Michael & Joy Stricker
David & Cathy Swerdlow
Lillian Tobias
Jason & Kristina Tollefson
Sherwood & Susan Weisman
Herb & Shelley Weissman
Dan & Sherry Williams
Louis & Nance Wilson
Anne Zahary
Justin & Alisa Zinovoy
Whether or not you have children enrolled in our school, NOW is the time to meet
your responsibility to educate current and future generations by supporting this
addition with a generous contribution to our "Dor-To-Dor" Campaign.
For the current status of this expansion, please see Jim Riola's article on Page 3.
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Our tradition teaches us the importance of tz'daka. What a
wonderful and lasting way to commemorate a birthday,
anniversary, yahrtzeit, recovery from illness or hardship, Bat or
Bar Mitzva, wedding, new baby or other occasion! Or give just
because... !
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING
SUPPORTERS OF BETH AM
We maintain various funds, donations to which are used to
support our many activities and to make Beth Am the Synagogue
we want it to be. Please show that you care — make a
contribution to the fund of your choice. All contributions are tax
deductible.
ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORS
The Botwinik Family, to celebrate being home again with their
Beth Am family
Myrna & Jerry Clearfield, to celebrate their granddaughter,
Laura Myers, becoming a Bat Mitzva
Kate & Miles Landis, in celebration of Vicky and Danny
receiving a special blessing from their congregational family
Ava & Manny Martin, to celebrate their daughter, Felicia,
becoming a Bat Mitzva
Theresa & Ernie Myers, to celebrate their daughter, Laura,
becoming a Bat Mitzva
"DOR-TO-DOR" (GENERATION-TO-GENERATION)
CAMPAIGN TO FUND SCHOOL ADDITION
Nancy & Robert Berman, to honor the memory of
Nancy's sister, Kathy Forshner
Joy & Michael Stricker, wishing Steve Leibowitz
a speedy recovery
PURIM CARNIVAL
Sue & Paul Brodersen, just because…
GENERAL FUND
Luci Belnick & Jeff Cohen, to honor the memory of
Luci's father, Reuben Belnick
Faith & Kail Brotman, to honor the memory of Faith's father,
Sidney Heller
Bobbie & Nick Chase, for being made to feel welcome at
services
Sandy Gardner and Evan Gardner, to honor the memory of
Sandy's husband and Evan's father, Fred Gardner
Carolyn & Larry Kaplan, to honor the memory of
Carolyn's father, Max Maysman, and sister, Irene Berman
Denise & Cliff Reback, to honor the memory of
Denise's mother, Sada Bitton
Susan Shapiro & Steve Sable, to honor the memory of
Susan's father, Wilbur "Bill" Shapiro and grandfather,
Morris Shapiro
Bernadette & Neal Silverstein, to honor the memory of
Neal's father, Isaac Silverstein
Elly Soski, to honor the memory of her brother,
Bernard Grunberg
Joy & Michael Stricker, to thank Rick Gardner and staff
for the Firearms Safety Training class
Judy, Ron, Rachel and Jacob Suberman, to honor the
memory of Judy's father, Jerome Behn, and aunt, Sandra Behn
Joy & Lon Winter, to celebrate the birthdays of Joy's father,
Irving Jacobson (101!), and their son, Jordan
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Pam Bellet & Alan Zemel, to honor the memory of
Pam's father, Floyd Bellet, and Myron Ascher's father,
Henry Ascher; and to celebrate Pam's son, Scott Cassell,
completing Army training
Joanna & Mike Cohen, to honor the memory of Lori Helman's
mother, Sylvia "Sibbie" Mills
Bernice & Joe Davids, to honor the memory of
Bernice's mother, Tillie Kornick
Norma & Hank Greenberg, wishing Rabbi Rick
a speedy recovery
Sandra & Alan Hammer, to honor the memory of
Marilyn & Danny Tobin
Sheila & Rabbi Moe Kaprow, to honor Lt. Josh Sherwin,
a U.S. Navy chaplain, who earned and was awarded the
coveted Fleet Marine Force pin
Nancy Sharfman, to celebrate Marc's 50th birthday
Helen Tishman, to honor the memory of her mother,
Henrietta Roher, and daughter, Kathy Forshner
IN MEMORIAM
As a Congregational Family,
we extend our heartfelt condolences to
Jonie Goldberg, on the loss of her husband, Hank Goldberg
Sandi Groberg, on the loss of her father, Mathew Rothman
Richard Goldstein, on the loss of his wife, Laura
HA-MAKOM Y'NAHEM
8 Sheri & Bob Rosenberg
11 Heather & Bill Weiss
15 Marlene & Norm Levin
18 Sheri & Mike Berren
18 Melissa & Seth Harac
19 Lynn & Ed Rose
22 Sima & Jerry Feldberg
23 Leslie & Curt Intro
24 Fern & Josh Loory
25 Simmie & Jeff Golub
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
25 Jodi & Norberto Katz
27 Debbie & Mark Davids
27 Sean-Paul & Andye Lewis
28 Harriet & Rich Gair
28 Lisa & Jason Shenkman
28 Heidi & Rich Ulch
29 Karen & Dirk Arace
29 Sharon & Mike Bartfield
29 Lisa & Larry Herwitz
30 Norma & Hank Greenberg
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WE REMEMBER… MAY YAHRTZEITS
1 Abraham Cohn, grandfather of Susan Cohn Lackman
Morris Reback, father of Cliff Reback
Meyer Sokolov, father of Sherwin Sokolov
2 Aaron Fox*, father of Diane Brown
3 Jerry Herwitz, father of Larry Herwitz
Harry Siegel, father of Bernie Siegel
4 Ester Cohen, mother of Baruch Cohen
Jim Rosenthal, father of Betsy Batwin
Martin Weinstein, father of Bruce Weinstein
6 Beatrice Dworkin*
7 David Newrick, father of Rose Lazoritz
8 Ethel Fishman*, mother of Sheri Rosenberg
9 Mary Friedman, grandmother of Mary Lavin
Stella Socal*, mother of Pearl Seidler; grandmother of
Steve Seidler
10 Raphael Bates*
Jacob Kaplan, uncle of Larry Kaplan
Arlene Parnes-Groberg, mother of Mike Groberg
11 Bessie Leichner, grandmother of Rose Lazoritz
12 Betty Kaplan*, mother of Larry Kaplan
William Porter, brother of Shelley Weissman
Max Rice, father of Stefanie Maguire
Marion Zimmerman, sister of Millie Harris
13 Max Schaeffer*
Gloria Wasserman*
14 Estelle Fox*, mother of Diane Brown
David Losen, father of Fran Gelfand
15 Nettie Beyerle*, grandmother of Debbie Davids
David Bloom, father of Norma Greenberg
Samuel Bresnick, father of Simmie Golub
Bernard Levin, father of Rhonda Des Islets
16 Harry Schwartz, father of Alisa Zinovoy
Dora S. Stein*
17 Irving Fineberg, father of Nancy Mendel
Ellen Gutter, daughter of Renee & Warren Moss
17 Diana Levin, mother of Rhonda Des Islets
Leon Sobel, uncle of Joanie Mayer
19 Sheldon Sharfman*, father of Marc Sharfman
20 Isaac Leichner, grandfather of Rose Lazoritz
Harold Lev, father of Tobe Lev
Sol Shapiro, grandfather of Mike Abrams
Oscar Joseph Reiss*
21 Leonard Francis, husband of Carol Francis
22 Isadore Lifshitz, grandfather of Cheryl Allen
23 Mary Lifshitz, grandmother of Cheryl Allen
Doris Meaney, cousin of Rose Lazoritz
Annette Rosenthal, mother of Betsy Batwin
John Selach, father of Roxanne Baron
Belle Kaplan*
24 Bertha Perlberg, mother of Dorothy Klosner
Harold Shankman, grandfather of Stacy Gotlib
25 Albert Haney, grandfather of Kristina Tollefson
26 Irma Rubin, mother of Rich Rubin
Sarah Solomon, grandmother of Tammy Weinstein
Francine Hochman Widener*, mother of Tara Harris
Sarah L. Poiley*, mother of Jeff Poiley
27 Harry Lack, father of Minna Alstein and Ilona Sheplan
Ethel Palmer*, mother of Joanie Mayer
Leon Sheplan, father of Ed Sheplan
28 Charles Barbernell*
Zelda Sabell, mother of Howard Sabell
29 Cyril Farb, father of Stuart Farb
Chana Poliak, mother of Alberto Poliak
30 Thelma Greenberg*
Albert Karasik, father of Hilly Karasik
Seymour Olicker, father of Jackie Levine
31 Harry Bear, father of Becky Goldstein
Uphee Porter, mother of Shelley Weissman
Rose Silver, mother of Larry Silver
* Denotes plaque on Memorial Board in our Sanctuary. Please call our office to memorialize your loved ones with a plaque.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1 Jack Klosner
1 Marc Sharfman
1 Nance Wilson
2 Dana Bial
2 Jody Blattner
2 Michael Blattner
2 Chuck Silverman
3 Ryan Mackler
3 Chase Ward-Spaulding
4 Joe Padawer
5 Cheryl Allen
5 Mae Weisman
6 Debbie Forrest
6 Elijah Goldberg
6 Alyssa Greenstein
7 Wendy Bowman
8 Andrew Baron
8 Leah Smith
8 Bette Tallen
9 Jessica Swerdlow
10 Marie Agranovsky
10 Jack Leavitt
11 Elaine Silver
12 David Pudles
13 Gary Michaelson
13 Kyle Sabell
14 Scott Des Islets
15 Noah Goldberg
16 Anne Botwinik
17 Roxanne Baron
17 Ian Berren
18 Allie Blattner
18 Carol Francis
19 Jerry Feldberg
19 Leah Golub
19 Alana Halperin
19 Alan Jacobs
20 Keith Greenberg
20 Becca Jaffe
20 Debbie Reichelson
21 Kathie Green
21 Madison Levy
21 Leah Martin
22 Katie Alpert
22 Ilona Sheplan
23 Pearl Berman
23 Alan Brown
23 Samantha Kuperberg
23 Ruth Newman
24 Lucy Estrin
24 Freddy Meier
25 Michele Bourne
25 Marsha Stein
25 Naomi Stricker
26 Hailey Citrenbaum
26 Josh Kane
26 Caleb Oxborough
26 Kristin Pupko
26 Margie Schlesinger
27 Andrew Greenberg
28 Betty Agranovsky
28 Jake Fishman
28 Lloyd Lavin
28 Sophie Werk
29 Harriet Gair
29 Sandi Groberg
30 Benjamin Cain
31 Arlene Applebaum
31 Karen Lipkind
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