Everything Emanuel March-April 2013 - The Emanuel Synagogue

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
by Beth M. Polebaum
There are two new sections in the library.
The first, unveiled during the fall, is a shelf of books for
study of the weekly Torah portion. They consist of
some new books and others culled from other sections of
the library for anyone wishing to prepare a D’var Torah or
simply interested in Torah L’ishma, the study of Torah for
its own sake.
The other section consists of parenting books. These
are different from many of the parenting books you may
find in other libraries since they focus on raising Jewish
children and creating a Jewish environment rich with
tradition and values. There are books that help inspire
spirituality and provide insights into talking about G-d
with children. Others discuss the meaning of Bar and Bat
Mitzvah and others attempt to guide parents through those
tumultuous teenage years. One of my favorites, The Blessing
of a Skinned Knee, by Wendy Mogel, distills traditional Jewish
wisdom into insightful parenting guidelines.
You can find these books on a bookcase on your right
as you enter the library from the door closest to the Activity
Room. You may check out books even when I am not
there. Just sign the card in the book pocket, adding your
phone number and email address, and leave the card on my
desk near the computer. Please return adult books in two
weeks, children’s books in one week.
News alert for Maggie Anton fans!
Maggie Anton is the author of the series of books she
calls Rashi’s Daughters. She recently published the first
book of a new series called Rav Hisda’s Daughter, Book I: The
Apprentice. The book is historical fiction, based on the life
of Rav Hisda, who became head of the academy in Sura in
295 CE. Ms. Anton bases the book on Talmudic stories and
other research into the times, all told from a woman’s perspective.
The library has just acquired a copy of this book.
Enjoy!
MINYONAIRE BREAKFAST SPONSORS
Gloria Bein, in memory of her husband Irving Bein.
Grant and Elizabeth Ehrlich, in honor of their son Noah becoming a Bar
Mitzvah.
Myra Emrick, on the yahrzeit of her father Jack Gladstone.
Barry Feigenbaum, in memory of his mother Lucille Feigenbaum.
Mel Gerrol, on the yahrzeit of his father Israel Gerrol.
Lori Gottlieb, in honor of her son Andrew becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
David Harris, in memory of his father Victor Harris.
Eleanor Henken, on the yahrzeit of her husband Marvin Henken.
Alan Mendelson and Sandy Ziplow, on the yahrzeit of their father Morris
Ziplow.
Rena Miller, in memory of her father William Harris.
Minyonaires, in honor of the 56th wedding anniversary of Rabbi Philip and
Ruth Lazowski.
Gladys Mondshein, on the yahrzeit of her father-in-law Cantor Samuel
Mondshein.
Cynthia and Jeff Noble, in honor of their son Max becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Saul and Joanne Pasternack, on the yahrzeit of Isaac Pasternack and Myer
Kaplan.
Jeremy Pressman and Audrey Sobel, in honor of their son Noah becoming a
Bar Mitzvah.
Herb Silver, in honor of Dr. Brown leading the morning service.
Dr. Gerald Silverman, in memory of his mother.
Dr. Jay Smith, in memory of his father Irving Smith and father-in-law
Ben Haiblum.
Rabbi David Small, in honor of his wonderful trip to Israel, in appreciation to
the Minyonaires, and in honor of Cantor Sanford Cohn on his birthday.
Spivak and Lieblick families, in memory of their mother Vivian Berson Spivak.
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