Everything Emanuel March-April 2013 - The Emanuel Synagogue

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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. DO YOU KNOW YOU CAN OPEN AN ENDOWMENT FUND FOR AS LITTLE AS $1,000? FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MYRA EMRICK AT (860) 236-1275 OR MYRA@EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE.ORG REMEMBER TO REMEMBER YOU MAY PURCHASE A SUITABLE MEMORIAL PLAQUE OR YAHRZEIT PLAQUE TO MEMORIALIZE A LOVED ONE. CONTACT THE EMANUEL OFFICE AT (860) 236-1275 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 14
News From The BROTHERHOOD by Ken Malley Brotherhood is looking forward to the following events: Mar 3 9:00 a.m. Sunday Breakfast. Speaker: State Tax Commissioner Kevin Sullivan Mar 16 Brotherhood Shabbat Mar 24 9:00 a.m. Sunday Breakfast. Speaker: Israeli Emissary Apr 14 “Keeper of The Flame” awards dinner, Rodeph Sholom, Bridgeport, CT Apr 21 9:00 a.m. Sunday Breakfast Speaker: Michael Blank, JNF June 2 New York City Bus Trip in cooperation with the Emanuel Sisterhood June 6-9 Brotherhood Retreat June 23 4th Annual Tours de Shuls, Beth El Hosting. July 24-28 FJMC National Convention, Danvers, MA Brotherhood Programming is subject to additions and changes. Watch the weekly E-News every Tuesday, check the synagogue website, and watch for flyers in the mail for up-to-date information. Recent Brotherhood Programs We had a fascinating presentation for the month of January. Ken Simon introduced us to his friend and colleague Patrick Culligan, Chief Public Defender for the capital Defense and Trial Service unit for the State of Connecticut. Mr. Culligan spoke about his career defending those accused of a capital felony. He also discussed the recent work of the Innocence Project involving cases of false confessions and where DNA evidence would later exonerate the defendants. Mr. Culligan spoke about the 1992 trial when he represented Richard Lapointe. It is Mr. Culligan’s belief that Richard Lapointe was wrongfully convicted. Richard Lapointe is currently in prison awaiting a new trial ordered by the State Appellate last October. Brotherhood Catering Service Some of our members are not aware that the Brotherhood, under the direction of master cook Saul Shemkovitz, prepares some of the finest food delights for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Kiddush spreads and many other occasions in the synagogue. Our kugel, egg salad and tuna salad are the most scrumptious tasting in West Hartford. The bookings for this year are going fast, so if you have an event coming up, please send an email to Saul at sshemkov@gmail.com or call him at (860) 280-1457 for menus and prices. All food preparation is done in-house and proceeds benefit the shul. Are you a Brotherhood member? If you are, we welcome you back for another great year! If not, please consider becoming one today. Have you become a new member of the Emanuel within the last six months? If so, your first year of Brotherhood membership is free. The Emanuel Brotherhood recently earned the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club “QUALITY CLUB AWARD” in recognition of planning and executing great programs and supporting the FJMC national mission. By joining the Brotherhood, you too can become part of this dynamic organization and also enjoy the benefits of a participant, including the fostering of interpersonal relationships which could have a positive impact on your job and at home Emanuel Brotherhood Endowment Fund Do you wish to memorialize a yahrzeit? Is there a special birthday or anniversary in your family? Is there a Bar/Bat Mitzvah to commemorate? Whatever the occasion, consider donating to The Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood Endowment Fund. Contributions may be made to The Emanuel Brotherhood Endowment Fund for the future benefit of The Emanuel Synagogue and its members. All tax-deductible donations to this fund should be payable to The Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood Endowment Fund. For any Brotherhood information, contact Bob Teller at (860) 232-6598 or rtellar@aol.com. Thank you to the following Brotherhood Breakfast Sponsors: Steve Barshay, in honor of his son Micah’s 18th birthday Brian Becker and Rick Lasker, in honor the great work of Bob Tellar with The Brotherhood Michael Birnbaum, in memory of Burnette Birnbaum Sam Cohn, in memory of Marcia Cohn Leon Davidoff, in honor of The Brotherhood for providing an awesome Kiddush at his daughter’s Bat Mitzvah Ted Fox, in honor of birthdays of grandchildren: Simon 8, Derek 7, and Laurel 6 Sam Goodman, in honor of being happy to be here! Bob Levine, in honor of his wife Marlene’s special birthday Michael Levine, in honor his daughter going into remission Ken Malley, in honor of Leslie Fialkievicz and her work at the Connecticut State Judiciary Tom Mastronade, in honor of Howard Smith’s birthday and his granddaughter Aleeza 5th birthday Peter Mehlman, in honor of his daughter Rebecca Joyce Merkin, in memory of her husband Jacob Merkin Emily Lebovitz-Miller and Stan Miller, in memory of Helen Fine Renee Nekne, in honor of Mark, Nancy, Jesse, Jamie, and Jeffrey Steve Rabb, in honor of The Brotherhood Ken Simon, in honor of Pat Culligan, our speaker, and in memory of George and Ida Simon Harvey Smith, in honor of his grandchildren Hannah, Michael, Halle, and Erica Jerry Sperber, in honor of his wife, “the love of my life” Bob Tellar, in honor of his four grandchildren: Cassidy, Emily, Olivia, and Katelyn Francine Weingast, in memory of her father Morris Turken 15
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