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Beth Sholom Congregation

Newsletter

Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5773

March/April/May 2013

Volume 93, No. 3

Robert S. Cohen will be honored atthe annual Men’s Club Shabbat on

Friday, March 8, 2013. Read more on page 10.

Harold Paul is the 2013 Beth SholomCongregant of the Year! Come honorhim on Friday, April 5, 2013. Read

more on the back cover.

Author Daniel Silva highlights thisyear’s congregational fund raiser on

May 5. See insert.

Bedikat Hametz Sunday, March 24 after sunset

Bedikat Hametz (search for leaven) is custom-arily done on the Night before Passover imme-diately after sunset. The “Kol Hamira” (“Allthe Hametz…”) formula for nullifying unseenHametz is recited at this time; it can be foundin the beginning of the Haggadah.

Siyyum Bikhorim The Fast of the First-born

Monday, March 25 at 7:00 AM

(Sisterhood Sanctuary) followed by breakfast A first-born (whether of the mother or the fa-ther) should fast on the day before Passover, incommemoration of the deliverance fromEgypt. It is the custom for synagogues to makesiyyum (the public completion of the large sec-tion of study) on the morning before Passover.Since the siyyum is followed by a seudat mitz-vah, a festive meal that follows the perform-ance of certain Mitzvot, a first born who ispresent may eat and having eaten need not fastthat day.

Biur HametzMonday Morning, March 25

Biur (burn) Hametz at Beth Sholom at 9:00AM sharp -- and then roast some marshmal-lows! Beth Sholom's 6th Annual Hametz Burn-ing is a great way to start the holiday! Join usfor a communal Hametz burning, public saleof Hametz, and roasting & eating marshmal-lows. Bring your Hametz, a stick and Passoversongs.

Location: Beth Sholom parking lot, weatherpermitting. Friends and family are welcome!

Hametz may not be eaten after three hours(from sunrise) into the day, nor stored away /sold to a non-Jew / burned after four hours(from sunrise) into the day. This year, allHametz must be eaten by 9:55 AM DaylightSavings Time (DST) and stored away / sold toa non-Jew / burned by 10:55 AM DST. Thesymbolic “burning of the Hametz” should becompleted by this hour. After this hour, noHametz may be used and all Hametz should be

out of the house or stored away. The syna-gogue’s sale of Hametz will take place prior tothis hour.

If you would like to be a guest at a seder,

please call the Administration Office by

March 18.

FIRST DAYS

1st Seder, Monday, March 25

6:00 PM - Minhah

1st Day Pesah, Tuesday, March 26

7:00 AM - Early Shaharit9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit

2nd Seder, Tuesday Night, March 26

6:15 PM - Minhah at Adath Jeshurun

2nd Day, Wednesday, March 27

7:00 AM - Early Shaharit9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit7:00 PM - Ma’ariv

HOL HA-MOED

INTERMEDIATE DAYS OF PESAH

1st Day Hol Ha-moed

Thursday, March 28, 7:10 AM

2nd Day Hol Ha-moed

Friday, March 29

7:10 AM 6:00 PM - Neshamah Service7:00 PM - Dinner requires RSVPNo 8:00 PM service

3rd Day Hol Ha-moed

Shabbat Saturday, March 30

9:15 AM - Shaharit followed by a Passover Extended Kiddush6:50 PM - Minhah, Ma’ariv

PESAH SERVICE SCHEDULE 2013 / 5773

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Human beings have a desire for self-improvement. The truepath to this was debated first by the ancient philosophers,and now by the authors of the self-help books that beg forspace on our Kindles and I-Pads. But what is the best way?Is there a diet that will help us live better? Do we get to en-lightenment through resistance, surrender or sublimation?Should we work to reject, accept, or to transform? Every theory, philosophy and theosophycomes with the path to align yourself with its truth, a 10-step program, always an internalprocess - an inner journey that will bring you to your optimum self.

And then there's Judaism, with its laws for life and with practices that span over three mil-lennia. In contrast to most of the latest theories of how to make yourself the person you’vealways wanted to be, Judaism argues that philosophy and spiritual journeys must ultimatelymanifest themselves through actions—through how we live in the world. Passover repre-sents the freeing of the soul from the things that clog it up and obstruct its brightness. Andthough that is primarily a spiritual challenge, the path to doing so is more likely to happenwhen we engage in real work and in physical activity, than it will simply by contemplatingthat truth.

How does this replace the spiritual journey? It doesn't. It takes the spiritual journey out ofheaven, and makes it real by bringing it down to this world. We all complain about thework. Lots of us look to find other places to spend the eight days of the Festival. But the re-demptive part of the preparation is that it is intensely physical—and the real world schmutzthat we get rid of has the potential to transform our souls—and be ready for the journey thatbegins as the First Seder arrives. That’s how we chase the hametz from our hearts.

We who are born in freedom do not experience liberation simply by showing up: We needto prepare! That’s why we want to invite you to come to Beth Sholom Congregation onMonday morning, March 25 to take part in the Siyyum Ha’Bikhorot and the burning of thehametz that will follow. When we watch the flames devouring our hametz, we see the de-vouring of the hametz in our souls. When we recite the kol hamira, the prayer in which wedisavow all hametz, it isn't an empty prayer. It will have been earned by weeks of sweat,and so been made part of us. That’s how we will know that it is real. And that, truly, is thebeginning of spiritual transformation.

Hag Kasher v’Sameah


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Aaron Landes, Rabbi Emeritus

David F. Tilman, Hazzan Emeritus

Yaacov Lieberman, Ritual Director Emeritus

Mortimer J. Cohen (zl), Rabbi 1919-1969

Officers of the Board, 2012-13

Richelle Hittinger, Esq., President

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Steven Fisher, Vice President

Jerry Hellmann, Vice President

Gerald Segal, Vice President

Howard Soloman, Esq., Treasurer

Roger Davis, Assistant Treasurer

June Feith, Secretary

Larry Cutler, Assistant Secretary

Rick Manstein, Immediate Past President

Judy Chant, Newsletter Editor

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\Ç f{ÉÄÉÅRabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin

As Chairman of the Campaign for Beth Sholom,I am pleased to tell you thatthe campaign is doing well.In fact, we are beyond our50% goal of $6 million withthanks to many of you. Inconversations with fellowcongregants, I am struck bythe many ways each one of us can participate in the life of our shul. The treasure of time wespend together, and funds we contribute, serve our community well and for that, I thank you.

Fred WolfsonChairman, Capital Campaign

How do you experience the passage of time? Each of us feels the

movement of time in different ways at various points in our lives.

When one is in the midst of a joyful event, time can seem to race

by. When one enjoys a meal with family or friends, a great day at

work, a vacation, or I would add a spiritual encounter with Gd and

holiness, time often seems fleeting. Conversely, when one is suf-

fering through physical or mental illness, or awaiting important

news, one can proverbially sense and hear each slow second tick

by. The passing of time as constructed in our society is often about

how we feel and understand the meaning and value of the time that

has passed.

Our task as religious people is to bring order and meaning to the

vastness of eternal time by marking days and seasons with special

qualities. In the Biblical story of creation each Yom, each day, is

remembered for what was brought into the world on that day. In Ju-

daism each season is special and each day is special. Some days in

history take on significance for us not only as individuals but also

as a People.

The spring season is punctuated by Passover. In the twentieth cen-

tury, The Jewish People added 4 important and special days in

spring that add meaning to this season. Though these holidays are

relatively new in the life of The Jewish People, each one is crucial

to who we are as Jews, and to how we live our lives and experience

the seasons. Passover is not only the holiday in Spring. It is also

the time when we honor four special days: Yom HaShoah, Yom

HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzma’ut and Yom Yerushalayim.

Less than one week after Passover, we commemorate Yom

HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. The (האושה םוי)

formal name is Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG'vurah ןורכיזה םוי)

Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day,") On" ;הרובגלו האושל

this day we remember the Six Million Jews who were murdered at

the hands of the Nazis. In 1953, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-

Gurion and President Yizhak Ben-Zvi added 27 Nisan to the Jewish

calendar. Our local community commemorates this day with a

community-wide service held in Center City on the Sunday closest

to the actual day on the Hebrew calendar and with a religious

service and program at a local synagogue. As the generation of

Survivors passes, it becomes increasingly important for each one

of us, even incumbent upon us, to attend services to remember this

terrible time in our history.

One week later is Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day. On this

day we remember all those who have fallen in defense of The State

of Israel. Observance of this day began in 1963. In recent years we

also remember those who have fallen in Israel at the hands of

terrorism. Because the country of Israel is so small, virtually every

family is affected on this somber

day. For 24 hours, places of public

entertainment are closed. Two

sirens are sounded throughout the

country, during which the entire

nation observes two-minutes of

"standstill" of all traffic and daily activities. The first siren marks

the beginning of Memorial Day at 8:00 P.M. and the second is heard

at 11:00 A.M. There are public prayers in all military cemeteries.

Most of the broadcasting time is devoted to Israeli songs that

convey the mood of the day. Even when we are not in Israel, it is

important for our connection to our State of Israel to commemorate

this important day here with memorials.

As the day comes to a close, the mood turns to happiness, as we

transition into Israel Independence Day, Yom HaAtzma’ut. These

days are next to each other to teach us that it is our fallen soldiers

who have given us our State. On May 15, 1948, David Ben -Gurion

called a vote in Tel Aviv to establish the future State of Israel. Sixty-

five years later, we continue to be joyful at the existence of our

State, while appreciating the complexities of running a secure,

peaceful and productive state. We are proud of Israel’s democracy

and look forward and pray for her secure and creative future. Come

to shul on the 5th of Iyar and sing Hallel with us as we celebrate

The State of Israel. Or better yet, go and celebrate in Tel Aviv this

year!

As a result of The Six Days War in June of 1967, Israel was able to

reunite the City of Jerusalem. On May 12, 1968, the government

proclaimed a new holiday—Jerusalem Day—to be celebrated on

the 28th of Iyar, the date on which the divided city of Jerusalem

became one. On March 23, 1998, the Knesset passed the Jerusalem

Day Law, making the day a national holiday. We pray for a United

and Peaceful Jerusalem.

As your spring calendar gets crowded with events, remember to

take time to commemorate these four important days in Modern

Jewish history. These days, along with Passover, define the spring

for The Jewish People. The first two Days are filled with sadness

as we remember those who perished in the Shoah and those who

perished in defense of our land. The second two Days remind us

of the enduring spirit of our People and how fortunate we are to live

in a time with a strong State of Israel. All four days remind us of

the verse in Psalms, “at night we may weep, but joy comes in the

morning.” (Ps 30:5)

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\Ç UÄxáá|ÇzRabbi Andrea L. MerowFour Days

Subscribe to Constant ContactIf you are not receiving emails from Beth Sholom Congregation, andwould like to, please contact Julie Glass at 215-887-1342 ext. 216

As I sit at my computer on this January day, in my cablestitch sweater with the shawl collar, I shiver at thethought that the temperature will remain below freezingfor the next ten days. At such times, the only sensiblething to do is to sit down and read an intriguing novel.Let me recommend to you the books of #1 New YorkTimes bestselling author, Daniel Silva. We are extremelyfortunate that our major fundraiser for the year will bring Mr. Silva to Beth Sholom to speak about hisnovels and his views on Israel on Sunday, May 5 at 7pm.

The majority of Mr. Silva’s books chronicle the missions of his favorite protagonist, the globe-trottingMossad agent and ace art restorer Gabriel Allon. Through the adventures of Gabriel Allon, Mr. Silva isable to explore issues of great importance to the Jewish community, such as the Holocaust, Al-Qaedaand international terrorism, the Arab Spring and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

While there have been other authors offering thrillers about Jewish topics, Mr. Silva’s plot lines have foreshadowed actual events. Forexample, in The Rembrandt Affair, we learn that the Iranians lie to the world and work to develop nuclear weapons, while Israel, Britain,and the United States combine forces—all behind the scenes and far below any official radar—to carry out a daring operation to sabotageIran’s nuclear program. Just weeks after Silva released this novel, the first leaks began to emerge about the Stuxnet virus, which at leasttemporarily crippled Iran’s push for a bomb. So, when Mr. Silva—himself a convert to Judaism—writes a novel about unrest in the HolyLand, as he has done in The Fallen Angel, it is worth taking note. In an interview by Michael Rosen of Tablet Magazine, Mr. Silva ob-served, “As the entire region becomes more Islamic, it’s only natural that the conflict is going to become more overtly religious than italready is. If that is the case, then Jerusalem, this symbol of the navel of the world, this place that all the three Abrahamic faiths holdsacred, is going to be a flashpoint for the future.”

Our evening with Mr. Silva promises to be thoroughly fascinating and thought provoking-- a truly memorable event. This will be Mr.Silva’s only appearance in the Philadelphia area, and we are counting on you to help fill the entire Main Sanctuary. However, the achieve-ment of our fundraising goals depends on your support as Patron Sponsors. We are hoping that all of you who are able, will generouslybecome Patron Sponsors. For your contribution of at least $1,500, you will receive an invitation to the Pre-event dinner reception onApril 28 at the home of Michael and Kristin Karp, as well as other incentives. Additional information concerning Patron Sponsors is inthis edition of Connections or you can call the Beth Sholom Office at 215-887-1342. It is your love of Beth Sholom and your investmentin our synagogue which enables us to look forward to a strong future.

I hope you will excuse me while I return to the latest adventures of Gabriel Allon in the Daniel Silva novel that I am reading.

B’shalom, Shelley Hittinger

YÜÉÅ à{x cÜxá|wxÇàShelley Hittinger

Created in the winter of 2012, with our opening program thatspring, G.L.E.E. is based on the belief in the enormous powerof the bond between grandparent and grandchild, to transmitvalues, family history, customs and lore, for caring and sharingand to elevate the lives of both grandparent and grandchild.Continuing with a fall and winter program, G.L.E.E. is shapingup to be a wonderfully upbeat, “GLEEful” group of grandpar-ents, who want to share ideas to create memories with theirgrandchildren, near and far, leave a powerful and positivelegacy in their hearts and souls and laugh and learn with fellow congregants in this similar stage of life.

The “journey” continues…Plan to “travel” with us ….

SAVE THE DATE….

THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 18 at 7:30pm

BOOK DISCUSSIONThursday, March 14, 2013 • 7:30 pm

The Kill Artistby Daniel Silva*

Former Israeli intelligence operative GabrielAllon is drawn back into the game to takeon a cunning terrorist on one last killingspree, a Palestinian zealot who played adark part in Gabriel's past. And what beginsas a manhunt turns into a globe-spanningduel fueled by both political intrigue anddeep personal passions.

This is the first book where Daniel Silva introduces Gabriel Allon tohis readers.

For information: Call Patti First 215-886-1888

*Daniel Silva will be the guest speaker at Beth Sholomon May 5, 2013

GRANDPARENTINGWITH G.L.E.E.

G.uiding L.earning E.xperiencing E.nduring

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Modern educational philosophy teaches us that childrenand adults learn in a variety of ways. In the traditionalPassover Haggadah, we are reminded of the Midrash of theFour Children. These four children are spoken about as onewho is wise and one who is wicked; one who is simple andone who does not know how to ask.

In more modern haggadot, there are depictions of these Four Chil-dren and different explanations of what they represent. In A Differ-ent Night by Noam Zion, the Four Children are referred to as aBlessing of Diversity. Artist David Moss teaches that “Every childis unique and the Torah embraces them all. (It is) based on playingcards. As in a game of chance, we have no control over the childrendealt us. It is our task as parents, as educators, to play our handbased on the attributes of the children we are given. It is the child,not the parent, who must direct the process.” (David Moss, A DayApart p. 64)

At Beth Sholom Religious School, we strive to move toward a placewhere we celebrate diversity so that we may unlock the potentialof each student. We work to remove obstructions to learning andbreak away from labeling children with the stereotypes mentionedin the Haggadah. We provide support to all students so that eachmay succeed. This kind of support happens in many different waysand our faculty use many resources to support our students.

We are fortunate to have a strong support structure in our schoolthat helps us. In addition to our talented staff that fosters the Jewish

identities of each child, our schoolis honored to have the assistanceof four trained volunteer teenswho come into our classrooms ona weekly basis to provide support.Our teens this year are Sarah Lefkowitz (12th grade), Emmy Cohen(11th grade), Julie Cohen (11th grade) and Bennett Decker (9thgrade).

We are especially proud of the support that our students receivefrom our teen volunteers. On any given day you will find a teenworking one on one with a student practicing Hebrew decoding,doing research on the computer with another, helping in the class-room during a project, and working with students in small groupsto practice Prayer goals. Our students love their contact with theteens and learn a lot from them. Our teens will tell you that theirexperience in our school is as enriching for them as the help thatthey give. We are certainly proud of all of our students and the hardwork that they do, and we are appreciative for the time and expertiseof our teen volunteers.

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exÄ|z|Éâá fv{ÉÉÄAllison Sasson

Wow, I have a real Ketubah. I neverthought this would happen. I hadn’treceived a GET (Jewish Divorce)from my previous marriage, and Eliand I were married by civil law. AsI sat at the Shabbat ExperienceCommittee meeting planning theupcoming Life Cycle event, some-thing happened. The planned mockwedding was suddenly turning intoa real one - mine. Recently I ob-tained a GET and this made it possi-ble for us to be married in thesynagogue.

With only a month left before the January 12 date,there was a lot of work to be done. The ShabbatExperience Committee went to work planningand preparing to get ready for the big event. Thewhole community participated. There were dona-tions of food, cake, flowers, music, decorations,photography, and even hair design. Scripts had tobe written and rehearsed. Many people put in alot of time and effort to orchestrate this event.

The night of the wedding arrived and there wasdefinitely magic in the air. You could feel the ex-citement in the room. All the beautiful rituals ofthe traditional Jewish wedding were taking place,some that I had never experienced before. TheKabbalat Panim and the Tisch had all the guests

travelling around the room to absorb it all. Finallyeveryone gathered together to perform Havdallahfollowed by the bedeken ceremony and the Ke-tubah signing. All of the formally dressed chil-dren were singing and participating as if they hadbeen to many weddings, when in reality this wasthe first for many of them. There were big smileson their faces and a look of anticipation in theireyes as the traditional wedding ceremony wasabout to take place followed by a festive celebra-tion.

True to Jewish form, there was delicious food anda lot of dancing including the always slightly ter-rifying moment of lifting the bride and groom onchairs. Thankfully, there were some strong par-ticipants and we did survive. Everyone was hav-ing a wonderful time.

This was truly a wonderful synagogue commu-nity event planned and executed perfectly by allthe volunteers, and it was a beautiful weddingwhich I was privileged to be the recipient. I wantto thank everybody that participated and con-tributed to this occasion. I will always rememberthis special night which sanctified my marriagein the eyes of Jewish people.

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L u c y a n d E l i G e t M a r r i e d !

Shabbat at Beth Sholom is always a respite from your week andan occasion to celebrate. If you haven’t been to a Shabbat pro-gram in awhile, consider one of these special Shabbatot. Betteryet, come to all of them and bring your friends!

Saturday, March 2 - Alef Consecration

In addition to our regular Shabbat morning services, we will sharein the joy of our 3rd graders and their families as they celebratetheir commitment to their Jewish education. After services, we willjoin together in a Kiddush to congratulate them. All congregantsare welcome.

Saturday, March 9 - The Shabbat Experience @ Beth Sholom

Come for a traditional Shabbat service or our Shabbat Experienceservice and be ready to learn together as a congregation. The focusof this Shabbat Experience is Closing the Circle, including eldercare and Jewish rituals around death and dying. After services andlearning, join the congregation for lunch. There is no charge butRSVPs are required. Look for your invitation later this month.

Friday, March 29 - Shabbat Under the Stars, Passover Style

Last year we had 200 people at our Kabbalat Shabbat service withthe Neshamah Band, followed by a Kosher-for-Passover dinner. Itwas such a pleasure not to cook, and the dinner was delicious! Don’tmiss this upbeat service and reasonably priced KP dinner. Youmight even want to share this great opportunity with your friends!

Saturday, March 30 – Light Passover Luncheon following

Shabbat morning services

Following Shabbat morning services, join the community for a lightPassover lunch.

Friday, April 5 – Kabbalat Shabbat honoring Congregant of the

Year Harold Paul

We are pleased to honor Harold Paul for all of his hard work anddedication to the Morning Minyan. Join us for traditional Fridaynight services and a festive kiddush.

Saturday, April 6 – Men’s Club

Shabbat

Men's Club Shabbat is a Federa-tion of Jewish Men's Clubs’ program that was developed in the early1930s. It originated to emphasize the importance of the role of theMen's Club in synagogue life and in the Jewish community. Supportthe Men’s Club as they participate in this Shabbat Service.

Friday, April 26 – Shabbat Under the Stars featuring our Ne-

shamah Band

Beginning at 6:00 pm, enjoy our fabulous Neshamah Band, featur-ing congregants and area professionals Zach Kassutto, Jerry Hell-mann, Steve Blechman and Carl Hittinger. This service is adelightful way to start Shabbat. Follow the service with a casualShabbat dinner and enjoy family and friends in Shabbat time at BethSholom.

Friday, May 10 - The Shabbat Experience @ Beth Sholom

The final Shabbat Experience of the year will be a culmination ofour study of Jewish Life Cycle. We will review all that we havestudied all year long.

Friday, May 17 – Kabbalat Shabbat and Dedication of New Me-

morial Plaques

Remember those who have passed with our traditional Friday nightShabbat service followed by the dedication of new memorialplaques.

Saturday, May 18 – Social Action Mitzvot B’Yahad

Mark your calendar. Details will follow – Saturday morning Shab-bat services followed by an engaging speaker and light lunch.

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NEWS & HAPPENINGS AT THE VISITOR CENTERJill Rosen, Tour Director

Greetings from the Beth Sholom Visitor Center and Preservation Foun-dation. 2012 was a banner year! We are 16 docents strong- thank you toour wonderful volunteers.

The Visitor Center welcomed more than 2,500 visitors in 2012! Thosenumbers represent 32 nations and 30 states! Donations exceeded $2,000and the Design Store sold over $17,000 in merchandise.

For 2013 we have increased ticket prices to $10 for students, seniorsand groups greater than 10, and $12 for an individual ticket. We havealso added some delicious new catering options for groups.

If you are interested in becoming a docent, please email Jill Rosen [email protected] or call 215-887-1342 ext 227.

Monday, March 25 Hametz burningSunday, April 14 Israeli Consulate at BSC for

Yom Ha'zikaron Ceremony Sunday, April 21 Platelet Drive Sunday, April 28 Pre-event for Ways & Means

Fundraiser Wednesday, May 1 Don't Ignore It, Don't Forget It Sunday, May 5 Congregational Fund Raiser

with author Daniel Silva Tuesday, May 14 Tikkun Leyl Shavuot Wednesday, May 15 Confirmation Thursday, May 23 Helene's Heroes American

Red Cross Blood Drive

Don’t forget these important dates,

too! Check the calendars in the back

of the newsletter for times:

“ON THE SEVENTH DAY, GD CEASED FROM

WORK AND WAS REFRESHED.”

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There have been several studies concerning the most impor-

tant qualities of a Preschool Teacher. Recently, a lot of em-

phasis has been put on the amount of courses taken in the

field of early childhood. However, I was not surprised to

read a recent poll that ranked “Nurturing Personality” and

“Love of Children” first and second above third place

“BA/BS in Early Childhood. It is the teacher who holds the

key to creating a successful experience for every child. At

Beth Sholom we are fortunate to have a wonderful staff with

these important qualities.

We are excited to announce that beginning in February we

have our new Stay and Play for children 12-24 months and

their parents. This is a one-hour, developmentally appropri-

ate thematic program that will provide an enriching experi-

ence while offering the opportunity for the children and

adults to interact with each other. Everyone is invited to try

it out. The first session is free! Call Eileen for more infor-

mation and to register.

On Saturday, March 2, 5-7pm we will host our annual Pre-

school Family Havdalah pajama party. All children are in-

vited to come in their PJ’s for a delicious “breakfast for

dinner” and fun entertainment. This year every Beth Sholom

Preschool family is encouraged to BRING A FRIEND!

Every family may bring a guest family.

March begins registration season. It is time to register for

summer camp and for Fall 2013. Our Infant class is already

filling up. And, Beth Sholom is very unique in not only of-

fering an exceptional traditional program but also having one

of only 39 Jewish Montessori Preschools in the country. Per-

sonal tours can be arranged by calling our school office.

cÜxáv{ÉÉÄEileen Weingram

Refer a new family to our Preschool and get

$100 deducted from your dues or tuition! Tell

your family, friends and neighbors about our

wonderful program and we will thank you

with $100 when they enroll with us.

APRIL 27, 2013

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Sophie is a seventh grade student at Cedar-brook Middle School, where her favorite subjects are math and French. SinceSophie was little, she has always wanted tobe a schoolteacher. She plays piano, softball,and is on the Cedarbrook Middle School’s tennis team. She has alsovolunteered at JRA, Jewish Relief Agency, for the past six years.Every summer, Sophie goes to Camp Ramah Poconos, which sheloves! She is part of the Girls Rosh Hodesh program and frequentlyattends Saturday morning services. Sophie has two sisters Hannahand Maya and her grandparents are Barbara and Dr. Harold (z”l)Lefton and Barbara and Arthur Koval.

MAY 4, 2013

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Ben is a seventh grade honor roll student atCedarbrook Middle School where his fa-vorite subjects are instrumental, Latin andcomputers. Ben plays drums and bass guitarand enjoys music. In his free time, Ben likesto make videos, play music, and spend timewith his family. In the summer, Ben attendsa camp called School of Rock. Ben plans todo volunteer work with shelter cats. Ben has

a sister, Eliana and his grandparents are Grace (z”l) and Carl (z”l)Jacobson, Miriam (z”l) and Bernard (z”l) Cohen.

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SAVE THE DATE!Beth Sholom Annual Golf and Games Outing,

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The 2013 Beth Sholom Annual Golf and Games Outing will be held atSunnybrook Golf Club. Sunnybrook hosted the 1971 United StatesSenior Men's Amateur Championship and was also the site of the 1978United States Women's Amateur Championship. In 2005, the Clubhosted the Pennsylvania Open.

Please help support the golf out-ing by bringing a friend to play,sponsoring a hole, and askingyour business associates andfriends to be a sponsor.

For further information contactJerry Hellmann (215) 884-1476or [email protected]

The Most Important Element of an

Exceptional Preschool

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Sisterhood’s winter was busy with programs and luncheons and Book Club ses-sions. In December, we heard Yiddish music from the Freedmans, Molly and Bob.Then, in January we were especially gratified when Rabbi Merow again led us ina Tu B’Shevat Seder. What a delight! In February, we had our major event, Sis-terhood Shabbat. The service, completely conducted by the women of Sisterhood,was inspiring. An occasion for the study of Torah, the women devoted hours oflearning to present a special Shabbat. It was followed by a delicious lunch and aninformative presentation by Dr. Marsha Edelman, “Kol Isha: Women in JewishMusic.”

Spring is on the horizon and with it a new round of activities. Our March programwill feature Diane Steinbrink who will present a discussion about Wendy Wasser-stein, the pre-eminent Jewish playwright, “Wendy Wasserstein and the World ofher Women (and Men).” We will then pause to scrub our kitchens for Passover andthen relax with relief in late April when we will be entertained by the Israeli Chorusand their wonderful music. Our Donor Dinner in May will be very special whenHazzan Tilman will bring us “Hazzanim Sing Broadway.” During these months wewill again have meetings of our Book Club and a trip to Broadway planned. All ofthese upcoming events are very special; two of them, the April and May programs,will be in the evening so that our working women will be able to enjoy them. Allare welcome. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy!

Note to Sisterhood Board Members: Our June 19 Board meeting will begin

at 9:30 in order to give members the opportunity to participate in Beth

Sholom’s annual golf and Mah Jongg event.

f|áàxÜ{ÉÉwKay Schwartz and Shirley Weiner

[email protected] / [email protected]

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP

Our spring merchandise is arriving every day now.We have lovely items to grace your Seder table aswell as gifts for the hostesses you will want tothank. We will wrap them beautifully and evensend them if you wish. Check us out!

Our hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

9 AM - 4 PM Tuesday

9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Friday and Sunday

9:30 AM to 1 PMIf you would like to make an appointment for atime that is more convenient for you, please call usat 215-887-1342, ext. 114.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 6 – Book Discussion group meeting at noonto discuss “The Rabbi’s Husband” by Brenda Barrie

March 17 - Franklin Institute to visit Titanic ex-hibit

March 20 – General meeting with Diane Steinbrinkspeaking of Wendy Wasserstein and the “World ofHer Women (and Men)”

April 24 – General meeting, we will be entertainedby the Israeli Chorus at 6:00 pm, petite supper

May 29 – Donor dinner - Hazzanim Sing Broad-way, 6pm

May – Trip to Broadway. Watch for the announce-ment to learn date and time

We have many opportunities to become a General Meeting Sponsor. By making a$250 contribution to Sisterhood, your Total Goal will be met, your name will appearon printed invitations and e-mailed Sisterhood notices. Celebrate or remembersomeone special through this mitzvah. Contact Shirley Weiner at 215-884-2930.

4th Day Hol Ha-moed

Sunday, March 31, 9:00 AM

CONCLUDING DAYS

7th Night, Sunday, March 31

6:00 PM - Erev Yom Tov

7th Day, Monday, April 1

7:00 AM - Early Shaharit9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit

8th Night, Monday, April 1

6:00 PM - Erev Yom Tov

8th Day, Tuesday, April 2

7:00 AM - Early Shaharit9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit(Yizkor)7:45 PM - Ma’ariv & Havdalah

Pesah concludes on Tuesday Night,

April 2 at approximately 8:06 PM.

Please allow 30 minutes after this timefor Rabbi Glanzberg-Krainin to buyback the Hametz before using anyHametz in your house.

Pesach Schedule Continued from front cover...

The Library (Room 102) is now

open on Sundays from 10am to noon. Allother times are by appointment only. Pleasecall the administration office at 215-887-1342 ext. 100.

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MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT – March 8th at 8:00 P.M.

On Friday evening, March 8th, we will celebrate our first Men’s Club Shabbat of 2013 at which time our members will lead and participatein the service. At this service, our Club will be honoring Bob Cohen, a former President of Men’s Club who has been active in our Cluband in our Congregation for over 40 years.

AT THE MOVIES WITH THE MEN’S CLUB – March 13th 7:30 P.M.

We will be featuring the film “The Island on Bird Street,” which tells the story of a Jewish boy who is left on his own for months in aruined house in a Jewish Ghetto in Poland. He must learn all the tricks of survival under life-threatening conditions. The film is inEnglish. Dessert and snacks will be served.

YOM HASHOAH CANDLE PACKING – March 17th starting at 8:30 A.M.

Join Men’s Club in packing Yom HaShoah candles for distribution to our congregants and various Hillel Centers where our children areattending college. Packing will take place in the President’s Lounge. It only takes an hour of your time to perform a great Mitzvah. Foradditional information, contact Saul Langsam at 215-635-4901.

The world must never forget the Shoah, truly the darkest period in the history of the Jewish People. Please join with people around theworld on Yom HaShoah, and light this candle on Sunday evening, April 7th, corresponding to 27 Nisan 5773, in memory of the victimsof the Holocaust. We do this for those whose entire families and towns perished in the Shoah, and for whom no one is left to light aYahrzeit remembrance candle. “Light a Candle, Preserve a Memory”.

HERB SOBEL MEMORIAL PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE

There are many Jewish families in our area who are unable to provide Passover food for their families. Every year, our Herb Sobel Me-morial Food Drive ensures that people in the Jewish community are able to celebrate Passover nutritiously, ritually and with pride of her-itage. Kindly return our request letter, along with a check made payable to Beth Sholom Men’s Club in order to help us fulfill thisimportant mitzvah.

MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT – April 6th at 9:15 A.M.

Our second Men’s Club Shabbat of 2013 will take place on Saturday morning April 6th. Please join us as our members lead the service,present the D’var Torah, and chant Torah and Haftarah. There will be a Kiddush luncheon following the service.

MEN'S CLUB BRUNCH – April 21st at 9:30 A.M.

Lisa Hostein, editor of the Jewish Exponent will be our speaker. Join us for a delicious Bagel and Lox brunch. Please RSVP [email protected] or call the Terry at the office at 215-887-1342 ext. 100.

MEN’S CLUB CLOSING DINNER in JUNE

Josh Shapiro, Montgomery County Commissioner will be the speaker at our closing dinner in June. Prepaid reservations are required forour closing dinner at which time we will elect our new slate of officers and present the Norman H. Abrahamson Man of the Year Award.Watch your email for more details.

FUTURE MEN’S CLUB HAPPENINGS

Whiskey night with the AJ Men’s Association in May, more movie nights in the summer and coming soon - Beth Sholom Men’s Clubpolo shirts.

For information on any Beth Sholom Men’s Club activities, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

`xÇËá VÄâuElliot Miller

[email protected]

Jonathan S. Tobin (center), senior online editor of Commentary magazine and former editorof the Jewish Exponent, spoke on January 13, 2013 at a Men’s Club Brunch to an overflowcrowd on the topic of “Israel, President Obama and the Middle East.” To his left is DonSable, Programming Vice-President and to his right is Elliot Miller, Men’s Club President.

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TREES FOR ISRAELAs a memorial to their classmate and friend,Miriam Norris, the Confirmation Class of 1997planted trees in the Cheres Forest in Israel. Whatbegan as a simple project of love, with the donationof 200 trees, has grown to be a woodland of over5,000 trees.

Donations to JNF fund a wide range of land andwater development activities that greatly help Is-rael; planting trees also helps to keep aliveMiriam’s beautiful spirit.

Trees may be purchased by phone directly fromJNF at 1-800-542-8733. The certificates are mailedwithin two business days of receiving your request.You need only your charge card information and theproject RN# 050263 designating The MiriamCheryl Norris Memorial Woodland.

You can also send $ 18.00 per tree to the School Of-fice at Beth Sholom Congregation or to JeannetteNorris, 236 Barclay Circle, Cheltenham, PA 19012.

Make checks payable to Jewish National Fund(contributions are tax deductible)

Enclosed please find $__________ for the planting of _______trees in Israel.

In memory of______________________________________________

In honor of ________________________________________________

Planted by_________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

City, State and Zip__________________________________________

Please send certificate to _____________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Ask policy experts Stuart Butler, Ph.D. (left) and David B. Nash, M.D., M.B.A. (right)about the appropriate role of the federal government in healthcare and you’ll get twovery different answers. Yet both have agreed to discuss this critical issue civilly at the in-augural forum of the Bernard Wolfman Civil Discourse Project at Beth Sholom Congre-gation, here on March 28, 7:30pm. Chris Satullo, vice president for news & civicdialogue at WHYY and co-founder/co-director of the Penn Project for Civic Engage-ment, will moderate.

“As Jews, we’ve inherited a legacy of learning and social activism,” explains BethSholom member Dina Wolfman Baker, who founded the Project to memorialize her father, Bernard Wolfman. “My father exemplified that tradition. This is my way of shar-ing his legacy.”

In her Rosh Hashanah sermon, Rabbi Merow said, “Judaism believes strongly in a mul-tiplicity of truths…we can disagree without being disagreeable.” The Project creates aplace to discuss vital issues while modeling and valuing civil disagreement. It providesopportunities for people on all sides of an issue to learn from each other and take mean-ingful action. It draws upon our traditions of Tzedakah, Talmudic debate, and prohibi-tion of Lashon Hara (evil tongue).

The forum will take place each year during Pesach, to symbolize its celebration of free-dom of (respectful) speech and political activism.

Join the conversation on Twitter (@civildiscourse1) and on Facebook at The BernardWolfman Civil Discourse Project. The free forum is open to the public and requires pre-registration at www.CivilDiscourseProject.org. If you cannot register online, call thesynagogue office at 215.887.1342. All registrants will pledge to uphold the principles ofcivil discourse upon which the program is founded.

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERTS COME TO BETH SHOLOM FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE FORUM

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(left) Stuart Butler, Ph.D., director of theHeritage Foundation's Center for PolicyInnovation, and (right) David Nash, MD,MBA, founding dean of the JeffersonSchool of Population Health

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MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT, MARCH 8, 2013

Bob Cohen was born inPhiladelphia. With hisbrother and sister, he grew upjust a block away from BethAm Israel, where they at-tended Hebrew School. Hemet Ruth when they werecounselors at Camp SummitLake in the Poconos. Theywere married in 1956. A yearlater Bob was drafted andserved in the Army for two years. They have two sons, Jeffrey andMichael, and a daughter, Susan. Their children-in-law are Ellen,Becky and David. Bob and Ruth are the proud grandparents of sixamazing girls-Hannah, Jenna, Leah, Annie, Eryn and Cayla.

Bob graduated from West Philadelphia High School and went on tothe University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate school and lawschool. Bob has practiced law in Philadelphia for more than 50 years.He was the President of the predecessor of the Young Lawyers Sec-tion of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He served on the LawyerReferral and Information Committee for 25 years, four as its chair-man. He was chairman of the Delivery of Legal Services Committeeand was the President of a non-profit corporation which establisheda legal clinic in West Philadelphia. He served on one of the SupremeCourt Disciplinary Hearing Committees for seven years, three as thechairman. He volunteers as a settlement master for the Court of Com-mon Pleas.

Bob and Ruth moved to Laverock in October, 1971, at which timethey became members of Beth Sholom. Shortly thereafter, Bob be-came an active member of the Men’s Club. He served as Secretaryfor four years, Vice-President for five years and President for twoyears. The 1,000’s of hours of volunteer work by members of theCongregation enable the Congregation to serve its members. Men’sClub is one of the groups within the Congregation that provides somany opportunities for its members to contribute to the well being ofBeth Sholom. Bob is honored to have had the privilege of servingthe Men’s Club as President.

He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Congregationsince 1988. He has served as Vice-President, Assistant Treasurer andas Treasurer for five years. Since 1987, he has served as GeneralCounsel for the Congregation. Bob was one of the original membersof the Men’s Choir. Bob and Ruth toured Eastern Europe with theMen’s Choir, which for them was the trip of a lifetime. He has actedin 13 shows presented by the Beth Sholom Players.

Please join us at Shabbat services on Friday, March 8, 2013, as wehonor Bob Cohen for his contributions to Beth Sholom Men’s Cluband the entire Beth Sholom community.

EUGENE POHL MEMORIAL COLLEGE PROGRAM

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ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF

COLLEGE STUDENTS

Help us reach out — We like to keep in touch with our college

students by sending them gift packages around the Jewish holi-

days. Help us by filling out and returning this form to the Beth

Sholom office or complete the form online at

www.bethsholomcongregation.org. Click on Eugene Pohl

Memorial College Program at the bottom of the page.

PRINT CLEARLY

Student’s name

____________________________________________________

School

____________________________________________________

Which College Year? (circle one)

Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Graduate

Birth Date___________________

School telephone ( ) _______________________

Student’s email address

____________________________________________________

Student’s mailing address, as it should appear on the shipping

label.

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

If you anticipate a change of address during the school year, let

us know:

Parents’ Name

____________________________________________________

Parents’ Email Address

____________________________________________________

Home Address

____________________________________________________

City

____________________________________________________

Home Telephone

____________________________________________________

Please return this form to the office by mail, fax (215) 887-6605

or email [email protected], attention Doris

C. Pohl. Thank you.

ALBERT & SYLVIA GOLDBERG LUNCHEON

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM

ENTERTAINMENT: RADIO REVISITED --

A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE

This production is in the form of an old-time radio program. Threeactor/singers, plus a pianist, act out, rather than narrate, old jokes.Also included are original comic commercials, songs from the‘30’s and ‘40’s and piano medleys. Lunch will be served.

MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM

PROGRAM: MAGIC BY STUART

In his performance, Stu combines magic with audience participa-tion, visual comedy and verbal humor. A live white dove and rab-bit are produced at the beginning and end of the program. FromJanuary through March, he tours the West Coast of Florida, per-forming at RV resorts, Mobile Home Communities, Independent/Assisted Living Facilities and Yacht Clubs. Lunch will be served.

SYLVIA SCHEINOFF MEMORIAL LUNCHEON

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM

ENTERTAINERS: HAL MARTIN & JOANNE DeSIMONE

The ever-popular keyboardist/Vocalist Hal Martin and singerJoanne DeSimone will once again be our guest entertainers. Haland Joanne offer the very finest in music and song that are familiarto us all.

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Golden Years Reservation Form

Cost: $12 members $15 non-members

$2 surcharge without reservation

______ I/we will attend the Albert & Sylvia Goldberg Memo-

rial Luncheon on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 12:30 PM to

2:30 PM

_____I will attend the Golden Years Luncheon on Monday,

April 29, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

_____I will attend the Sylvia Scheinoff Memorial Luncheon

on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Name(s)___________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Phone #____________________

______ # of people attending $____________Enclosed

Please make check payable to Golden Years at Beth SholomMail to: Golden Years at Beth Sholom8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1595Call 215-887-1342, Ext. 103, for questions or more informationSAVE THE DATES:

MEMBERS ONLY – DAY AT THE MOVIESMonday, April 22, 2013 & Monday, May 13, 2013 — On one of the above dates, we will show “A Woman Called Golda,” whichwas cancelled in October due to inclement weather. For the other date, will have another enjoyable movie, title to be announced at alater date.

AARP DRIVING COURSE FOR 55 AND OVER You could save up to 10% on your automobile insurance

Thursday, May 23, 2013

9am—1pm (Express One-Day 4-Hour Course)

Cost $14 ($2 discount with proof of AARP Membership)

Judge Henry Liss will be conducting this course. Please reserve early. Limited to the first 25 people. If you would like further infor-

mation, please call Iris Blender at 215-887-1342, Ext. 103.

Name _______________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

Phone #_________________ _______ # of People Attending

BIRTHSElayne & Leor Barazani and Susan &

Moshe Barazani on the birth of their sonand grandson, Benjamin Eisaac BarazaniMarsha & Saul Langsam on the birth oftheir grandson, Ethan Carter LangsamEllen Berman Lee on the birth of hergranddaughter, Olivia Rae MarkowichRachel King & Josh Megerman on thebirth of their son, Bradley NathanMegermanPat & Jules Mendelsohn on the birth oftheir twin grandchildren, Alexa SkylarMendelsohn and Dylan Hunter Mendel-sohn

MARRIAGESJeri & Glenn Barford on the marriage oftheir son, Daniel to Lisa GreenSandy & Gregg Epstein, Robin &

Steven Katz and Phyllis Sork on the mar-riage of their children and grandson, Jes-sica Epstein to Joshua Michael KatzPamela Gelman, Bruce Gelman &

Randi Lipton Gelman on the marriage oftheir daughter, Stephanie to GabrielStraussSue & Ron Gordon on the marriage oftheir son Joshua Shain Gordon to JuliaGreenbergerEileen & Arthur Lashin and Ellen

Perkins on the marriage of their daughterand granddaughter, Debra to Adam Fried-manSusan & Jules Markowitz and Betsy

Tabas on the marriage of their son andgranddaughter, Andrew Markowitz and

Michelle ChonofskySylvia & Sol Pomerantz on the marriageof their grandson, Joel Pomerantz toStephanie RosenthalKaren Kaplan Ruggiero & Tony Rug-

giero on the marriage of their son, RossKaplan to Shili LatiLucy Winter & Eli Surkis on their Jewish marriage

MAZAL TOV!Bernice & Harold Horn on their 60thWedding AnniversaryErnest M. Kahn, Ph.D. on receiving the2012 Social Justice Award of the JewishSocial Policy Action NetworkElly & Joe Kamen on their 60th WeddingAnniversarySora & Rabbi Aaron Landes on their60th Wedding AnniversaryRuth & Rabbi Robert Layman on theBar Mitzvah of their grandson, Eytan YairLaymanJoseph Lieberman on receiving the Manof the Year award from the Middle AtlanticRegion of the Federation of Jewish Men’sClubs

GET WELL WISHESMark Kay

Sylvia Singer

Eileen Weingram

Lillian Zucker

IN RECENT MEMORIAMDAVID APPLEBAUM

Brother of Karen Kaplan Ruggerio

CLARE BROWN

Mother of Rabbi Steven BrownBEATRICE CHAZIN

Mother of Rhena KelsenMAXINE CHIGER

Mother of Larry ChigerKENNETH D. COHEN

Brother of Robert S. CohenSTEPHEN GERSHMAN

Brother of Larry GershmanENAYAT GHODSIAN

Father of Jilla CarpeyFRED KLINGER

Father of Neil KlingerGILBERT KOFF

Father of Leslie RaczJOSEPH LEVIN

Father of Linda LevinCHAYA LUKSENBERG

Mother of Sarah SchorrROSLYN MAYER

Wife of Seymour MayerFRED MILLER

Brother of Ruth CohenNORMAN RESNICK

Father of Toni ResnickSABENA ROSEN

Mother of Mimi RosenBERNARD JACK SHADIS

Father of Marilyn NeuhauserJOSEPH STRAUS, JR.

Father of Terry StrausHERBERT TUTEUR

Father of Robert TuteurROSE WALDMAN

Mother of Bonnie Kaiser

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I would like to thank every-

one for their generous con-

tributions in memory of my

beloved father, Joseph

Straus, Jr. I appreciate all

of your expressions of con-

dolence, your thoughtful

telephone calls, written

notes and shivah visits. The

support of my Beth Sholom

family has been a comfort

to me. ~ Terry Straus

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BOOK DISCUSSIONWed., March 6, 2013 • 12pm

(following the Sisterhood Board Meeting)

THE RABBI’S HUSBAND BY BRENDA BARRIE

Rabbi Tovah Feldner and her husband, Dan Goldin, love each other, but Dan is planningto leave his wife and two small children. He feels he must set out on a search to solve thephysical problem of their three-year-old daughter Leah, born prematurely, and with Cere-bral Palsy. Leah’s birth had delayed Tovah’s beginning her first job after Seminary - herjob, the best-regarded position offered to her class, is wrong for her, but Tovah has neverbeen able to admit that. Tovah wakes up one cold December morning, to discover Dan isgone. How can she discover what is really happening in her life? And, if she accom-plishes that, can she forgive her husband and work with him to heal the wounds inflictedon their marriage by Dan’s inability to communicate and her own lack of knowledgeabout her true motivations and her spiritual needs within the rabbinate? For information: Contact Patti First 215-887-1888

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ZEHAVA BLACKMAN CONFIRMATION FUNDContributions By In HonorZehava Blackman....................Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman

Contributions By In MemoryZehava Blackman ...............................................Margery Bush

Zehava Blackman ..................................................Clare Brown

Zehava Blackman .............................................Beatrice Chazin

Zehava Blackman ..............................................Maxine Chiger

Zehava Blackman ...................................................Joseph Hass

Zehava Blackman ..............................................Philip Hoffman

Zehava Blackman ........................................Chaya Luksenberg

COOK FOR A FRIENDContributions By In AppreciationSally & Bernie Kauderer .....................................Rabbi Merow

Rhena & Steve Kelsen .........................................Rabbi Merow

Susan & Elliot Miller ...........................................Rabbi Merow

Lee Pincus ...............................................................Bob Lankin

Gerri & Allen Richmond .....................................Rabbi Merow

Helen & Neil Shupak ...........................................Rabbi Merow

Joan & Jerry Spivack............................................Rabbi Merow

Contributions By In HonorFlorence Alman ...........Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Elly & Joe Kamen ...............................................Bnei Mitzvot,

Granddaughters of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ferber

Elly & Joe Kamen .......................Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight

Elly & Joe Kamen ..............New home, Cantor & Ellen Tilman

Judi & Bill Loy .......Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Lee Pincus .................................................Recovery, Mark Kay

Doris Pohl ....................................Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight

Marilyn & Robert Rubin 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Marilyn & Robert Rubin Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Kay Schwartz ..............................Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight

Muriel Tabas Ecker .................Special Birthday, Wendy Cohen

Muriel Tabas Ecker ....................................................Marriage,

Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman

Muriel Tabas Ecker .......................Birth, Leo Silverman Green

Muriel Tabas Ecker .........60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Muriel Tabas Ecker ....................................................Marriage,

Scott Klinghoffer to Alexandra Neophytou

Muriel Tabas Ecker ...Engagement, Abby Klinghoffer to Kenny Ott

Muriel Tabas Ecker ......................Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine

Muriel Tabas Ecker .........................................Birth, Eli Porter

Muriel Tabas Ecker .....................................Birth, Piper Posnan

Muriel Tabas Ecker ......Birth, Twins, Eden & Tal Van Naarden

Muriel Tabas Ecker .......................Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Contributions By In MemoryJacob & Rosa Goldstein ......................................Margery Bush

Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ....................................Maxine Chiger

Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ....................................Philip Hoffman

Jacob & Rosa Goldstein .................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Lee Pincus ........................................................Beatrice Chazin

Lee Pincus .......................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Randye & Don Sable ...........................................Pearl Littman

Muriel Tabas Ecker ............................................Maxine Chiger

Muriel Tabas Ecker .............................................Robert Cohen

Muriel Tabas Ecker .................................................Fred Miller

Muriel Tabas Ecker ..................................................Selma Katz

Bernice Zoslaw .............................................Florence Schwartz

Bernice Zoslaw........................................................Gabe Basch

Lillian Zucker..................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

FAMILY EDUCATION FUNDContributions By In HonorSusanna & Rick Manstein ..........................................Marriage,

Joel Pomerantz to Stephanie Rosenthal

Fern & Neil Mittin ..............................Recovery, Gwen Zuares

Randye & Don Sable .....................................Birth, Asher Alter

Randye & Don Sable ....Marriage, Josh Katz to Jessica Epstein

Ruth & Steven H. Saks ......Anita Schatz, Torah Fund Honoree

Contributions By In MemorySarah & Sonny Coslov ...........................................Debra Levy

Elliot & Susan Miller ........................................Philip Hoffman

Joan & Jerry Spivack ........................................Kenneth Cohen

HARRY & BARBARA GOLDBERG FUNDFOR JEWISH EDUCATIONContributions By In MemoryScot Goldberg...................................................Albert Goldberg

Debbie & Scot Goldberg ..................................Harry Goldberg

Howard Goldberg ..........................................Barbara Goldberg

Howard Goldberg .............................................Harry Goldberg

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUNDContributions By In HonorDebra & Robert Staples ...10th Birthdays, Anna & Shoshana Levin

Debbie & Rob Staples .....Marriage, Laurie Navin & Bill Herman

HONORIAL FUNDContributions By In AppreciationSidney Mittman ...........................................Aliyah on Dec. 8th

Contributions By In HonorBeth Sholom Men’s Club ...Speedy Recovery, Leonard Caplan

Joy & Nat Feldman ...................Special Birthday, Mimi Wexler

Maurice Gold ..................................................................Aliyah

Judi Gotsdiner ..........................................Recovery, Mark Kay

Sandra & Michael Goldberg & Family .......................Marriage

Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ................Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...............Bat Mitzvah, Rachel Banner

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .....Marriage, Daniel Barford to Lisa Green

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ............................................Marriage,

Michelle Chonofsky to Andrew Markowitz

Shelley & Carl Hittinger Marriage,

Stephanie Gelman to Gabriel Strauss


Joshua Gordon to Julia Greenberger

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...Marriage, Ross Kaplan to Shili Lati

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ..........................Recovery, Mark Kay


Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ..............Birth, Bradley N. Megerman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ..............Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight


Joel Pomerantz to Stephanie Rosenthal

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .....................Recovery, Sylvia Singer

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...............Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Shelley & Carl Hittinger.....................Recovery, Lillian Zucker

Elly & Joe Kamen ..................Special Birthday, Hillard Cohen

Elly & Joe Kamen ....................Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Elly & Joe Kamen ..........................Bar Mitzvah, Joshua Rosen

Elly & Joe Kamen .......................Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight

Elly & Joe Kamen .......Man of the Year Award, Joe Leiberman

Elly & Joe Kamen ......................................................Marriage,


Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus .......J-Span Honor, Ernest Kahn

Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman

Julie & Gerald Magid ...............Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Susanna & Rick Manstein ............Bat Mitzvah, Rachel Banner

Susanna & Rick Manstein .Marriage, Daniel Barford to Lisa Green

Susanna & Rick Manstein ..........................................Marriage,

Michelle Chonofsky to Andrew Markowitz

Susanna & Rick Manstein Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz








Craig Kauffman to Jeanette Hickman

Susanna & Rick Manstein Marriage, Joshua Katz to Jessica Epstein

Susanna & Rick Manstein ........................Recovery, Mark Kay



Susanna & Rick Manstein ...........Birth, Bradley N. Megerman

Susanna & Rick Manstein Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Susanna & Rick Manstein...............Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz

Susanna & Rick Manstein ...........Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight

Susanna & Rick Manstein............Birth, Piper Madelyn Posnan

Susanna & Rick Manstein .............Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Susanna & Rick Manstein .................Recovery, Lillian Zucker

Pat Mendelsohn ................Special Birthday, Jules Mendelsohn

Roberta P. Rifkind ..........................................................Aufruf,

Andrew Markowitz & Michelle Chonofsky

Bonnie, Michael, & Harris Schatz............Torah Fund Honoree,

Anita Schatz

Susan & Marvin Weinberg ............. Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz

Susan & Marvin Weinberg .......Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Susan & Marvin Weinberg .Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Lorraine White ......................Birth, Eden and Tal Van Naarden

ISRAEL ACTION COMMITTEEContributions By In AppreciationPat & Jules Mendelsohn .....................Sholom Zachmy Prayers

Contributions By In HonorBeth Sholom Men’s Club ...........................................Marriage,


Sandi & Gregg Epstein Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Josh Katz

Sidney Mittman ........................................Aliyah, Nov. 3, 2012

Sheila Richman ........................................Birth, grandchildren,

Renee & Rob Van Naarden

Evelyn Toll ..................................Recovery, Yaacov Lieberman

Contributions By In MemoryLorna Adelman ..................................................Margery Bush

Louise & Myron Goldman................................ Philip Hoffman

Barbara & Joel Hollander .................................Philip Hoffman

Judi & Bill Loy .................................................Philip Hoffman

Judy Makower ....................................................Margery Bush

Sheila Richman ...................................................Margery Bush

Sheila Richman ................................................William Chester

Sheila Richman ................................................Sylvia Sherman

Selma & Martin Roffman ......................................Clare Brown

Selma & Martin Roffman ...............................Enayat Ghodsian

Selma & Martin Roffman ....................................Sabena Rosen

Judi & Steven Shapiro ......................................Philip Hoffman

Miriam & Jamshid Tehrani .................................Margery Bush

JOSEPH MARCUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDContributions By In MemoryIlene & Manny Marcus .....................................Raphael Reider

MEMORIAL FUNDContributions By In MemoryBernice Adoni .....................................................Margery Bush

Bernice Adoni ..................................................Beatrice Chazin

Bernice Adoni ...................................................Leon Semanoff

Bernice Adoni .....................................................Herman Weiss

Beth Sholom Men’s Club ......................................Clare Brown

Beth Sholom Men’s Club.......................................Fred Klinger

Beth Sholom Men’s Club ....................................Roslyn Mayer

Shelly & Steven Brown ......................................Margery Bush

Marilyn & Ken Dachner ....................................Gloria Shenker

Alice & Solomon Fisher & Family .......................Clare Brown

Lawrence J. Fox ...............................................Dolly Wildstein

Susan Ginsberg ....................................................Phyllis Pulley

Heidi & Jeff Gordon ....................................Chaya Luksenberg

Sylvia & Bob Greenspan ....................................Margery Bush

Glen Hasset .......................................................Philip Hoffman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...............................David Applebaum

Shelley & Carl Hittinger..................................... Margery Bush

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ..................................Beatrice Chazin

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...................................Kenneth Cohen

DONATIONS Beth Sholom Congregation thanks you for supporting the operatingbudget through your donations in appreciation, honor and memory.

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Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...................................Philip Hoffman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .............................Stephen Gershman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ................................Enayat Ghodsian

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .......................................Fred Klinger

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ........................................Gilbert Koff

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ............................................Joe Levin

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .............................Chaya Luksenberg

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ....................................Roslyn Mayer

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .........................................Fred Miller

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ................................Bernard J. Shadis

Shelley & Carl Hittinger ....................................Rose Waldman

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .......................................Clare Brown

Shelley & Carl Hittinger .....................................Sabena Rosen

Judith Hyman .........................................................Stuart Appel

Elly & Joe Kamen ...............................................Margery Bush

Marian Karsif ...................................................Dolly Wildstein

Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus.............................Margery Bush

Marcia Labovitz ..................................................Margery Bush

Kathleen Langdale ...................................Hinda May Bregman

Valerie & Joe Lieberman .................................Beatrice Chazin

Ruth & Rabbi Robert Layman ..............................Clare Brown

Susanna & Rick Manstein ............................David Applebaum

Susanna & Rick Manstein .....................................Clare Brown

Susanna & Rick Manstein ................................Beatrice Chazin

Susanna & Rick Manstein ................................Kenneth Cohen

Susanna & Rick Manstein ...........................Stephen Gershman

Susanna & Rick Manstein ..............................Enayat Ghodsian

Susanna & Rick Manstein ................................Philip Hoffman

Susanna & Rick Manstein .....................................Fred Klinger

Susanna & Rick Manstein ......................................Gilbert Koff

Susanna & Rick Manstein ..........................................Joe Levin

Susanna & Rick Manstein ...........................Chaya Luksenberg

Susanna & Rick Manstein....................................Roslyn Mayer

Susanna & Rick Manstein .......................................Fred Miller

Susanna & Rick Manstein ...................................Sabena Rosen

Susanna & Rick Manstein .........................Bernard Jack Shadis

Susanna & Rick Manstein .................................Rose Waldman

Jeffrey Mermelstein ............................................Margery Bush

Jim & Susan Meyer ............................................Margery Bush

Al Neckritz ......................................................Lenore Neckritz

Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ........................................Clare Brown

Lynn & Larry Oxenberg .................................Enayat Ghodsian

Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ..............................Chaya Luksenberg

Sylvia & Harold Paul .......................................Beatrice Chazin

Lee Pincus ...............................................................Selma Katz

Mimi Rosen & Scott Birnbaum ........................Philip Hoffman

Doris Spike ........................................................Martin Berman

Doris Spike ..........................................................Zina Corbman

Debra & Ed Straus ..............................................Margery Bush

Evelyn Toll .......................................................Beatrice Chazin

Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...............................Beatrice Chazin

Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...............................Kenneth Cohen

Susan & Marvin Weinberg ....................................Fred Klinger

Susan & Marvin Weinberg .........................................Joe Levin

MINYAN & MUNCHContributions By In HonorSora & Rabbi Aaron Landes .60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Contributions By In MemoryMarla & Bob Haaz ...........................................William Kaplan

Marla & Fred Wolfson ........................................Margery Bush

MITZVAH FOOD PANTRYContributions By In AppreciationSally & Bernie Kauderer .....................................Rabbi Merow

Rhena & Steve Kelsen .........................................Rabbi Merow

Susan & Elliot Miller ...........................................Rabbi Merow

Gerri & Allen Richmond .....................................Rabbi Merow

Helen & Neil Shupak ...........................................Rabbi Merow

Joan & Jerry Spivack ...........................................Rabbi Merow

Muriel Tabas Ecker ..............................................Rabbi Merow

Contributions By In HonorBakers Bay Condo ...........................................Mitzvah Food Pantry

Dajo Company, Inc. .........................................Mitzvah Food Pantry

Eileen Finkelstein ..........................95th Birthday, George Manstein

Eileen Finkelstein .........Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Marcia Garfinkle ...............................................High Holiday Honor

Janet Levin .................................Special Birthday, Nathan Brillman

Janet Levin .................................................Recovery, Lillian Zucker

Pat & Jules Mendelsohn ....... 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Pat & Jules Mendelsohn .Marriage, Eileen Lashin to Adam Friedman

Ellen & Saul Miller........Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn

Shirley & Jules Pearlstine................................................... Marriage,


Joseph Pelberg .................................................Mitzvah Food Pantry

Israel Skolnick ..................................................Mitzvah Food Pantry

Muriel Tabas Ecker ....................................Recovery, Lillian Zucker

Contributions By In MemoryBernice Adoni ................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Lynn Album.....................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Florence Alman ...................................................Goldie Alman

Sheila Berman .................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Beth Sholom Men’s Club .................................Kenneth Cohen

Ginger & Jerry Block .....................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Morton Brenner ....................................................Bess Brenner

Arlene Sobel Brest .........................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Helene & Stan Daniel .....................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Sandi & Greg Epstein & Family ...........................Stuart Appel

Fyllis & Mark Etter ......................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Eileen Finkelstein ...........................................Norman Resnick

Penny Haze ....................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Elly & Joe Kamen ..........................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Ellyn & Seth Lehr ...............................................Margery Bush

Ellyn & Seth Lehr ...........................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Valerie & Joe Lieberman ................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Judi & Bill Loy ................................................Beatrice Chazin

Neuhauser & Driban Families .........................Beatrice Chazin

Stacey Oglensky..............................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Gerri & Allen Richmond .......................................Fred Klinger

Alice & Herb Sachs.........................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Claire Schafus ..................................................Beatrice Chazin

Marcelle Shapiro & John Beight ....................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Judy & Lionel Schlank ...................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Gloria Schwartz...............................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Judi & Steve Shapiro.......................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Paula & Craig Sobel .......................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Phyllis Sork .....................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Betsy Tabas ....................................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Muriel Tabas Ecker ........................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Muriel Tabas Ecker ..........................................Dolly Wildstein

Eileen & Michael Weingram...........................Joseph Straus, Jr.

MIRIAM NORRIS MEMORIAL FUNDContributions By In AppreciationRebecca Landau ........................Miriam Norris Memorial Fund

Contributions By In HonorGinger & Jerry Block ..Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Ginger & Jerry Block .............New Home, Joan & Harris Ross

Norma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine .........................Marriage,


Susan & Ron Gordon .......................Birth, Eyden Elliot Henry

Sue & Ron Gordon ....Birth, Twins, Eden and Tal Van Naarden

Rebecca Landau .......................Miriam Norris Memorial Fund

Valerie & Joe Lieberman .....Birth, Twins Eden & Tal Van Naarden

Valerie & Joe Lieberman 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...........................................Marriage,


Judi & Bill Loy ...........Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Marilyn Neuhauser & Sam Driban ......Man of the Year Award,

Joe Lieberman

Jeannette & Dan Norris ....................................Birth, Eli Porter

Jeannette & Dan Norris ..............................................Marriage,


Jeannette & Dan Norris ......Birth, Twins, Eden & Tal Van Naarden

Gerri & Allen Richmond ....Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Judi & Steve Shapiro ..Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Judi & Steven Shapiro ...............................................Marriage,


Arlene & Barry Weissman .........................................Marriage,

Deborah Norris to Nicholas Rodin

Contributions By In MemoryGinger & Jerry Block ..........................................Margery Bush

Ginger & Jerry Block .......................................Beatrice Chazin

Ginger & Jerry Block ....................................Edward Goldberg

Ginger & Jerry Block ........................................Bernard Shadis

Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...................................Bernard Shadis

Valerie & Joe Lieberman .........Grandmother of Sue Lieberman

Jeannette & Dan Norris ......................................Margery Bush

Jeannette & Dan Norris ........................................Jack Zweibel

Jeannette & Dan Norris ...................................Samson Zweibel

Sharon & Chuck Presser ....................................Harold Tainow

EUGENE POHL MEMORIAL COLLEGE FUNDContributions By In MemoryEthel & Irvin Hamburger .............................Morris Hamburger

Ethel & Irvin Hamburger .................................Molly Jacobson

PRAYER BOOKS/ETZ HAYIM BIBLESContributions By In HonorAnita & Harold Barsky .................Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine

Robin, Jeffrey & Lia Rutberg......................................Wedding,

Stephanie Gelman & Gabriel Strauss

Contributions By In MemoryNaomi Ginsburg ................................................Philip Hoffman

Naomi Ginsburg ..............................................Sami Kane Kraft

Avraham Keter ..................................................Philip Hoffman

Nettie Mittin .................................................Ethel Morganstein

Barbara Pinencal .....................................................Philip Corn

PRESCHOOL FUNDContributions By In HonorBeth Sholom Men’s Club ....................Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Beth Sholom Preschool ..............Birth, Bradley Nathan Megerman

Sarah & Sonny Coslov ....................Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Sarah & Sonny Coslov .......................................Birth, Eyden Henry

Sarah & Sonny Coslov ......................................................Marriage,

Sarah Hittinger & Matthew Taitelman

Sarah & Sonny Coslov .............................Recovery, Fred Goldstein

Sarah & Sonny Coslov ........................Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine

Heidi & Jeff Gordon .............................Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Pat & Jules Mendelsohn ..Birth, twins Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn

Fern & Neil Mittin .....................................Recovery, Susan Cooper

Fern & Neil Mittin ................................Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Lynn & Larry Oxenberg.....................Birth, Gabriella Lovie Coslov

Lynn & Larry Oxenberg .....................................................Marriage,

Sarah Hittinger to Matt Taitelman

Eileen & Michael Weingram...............................................Marriage,


Eileen & Michael Weingram ..........Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Eileen & Michael Weingram .......................Marriage, Josh Gordon

Eileen & Michael Weingram ..............................................Marriage,


Contributions By In MemorySarah & Sonny Coslov ................................................Margery Bush

Sarah & Sonny Coslov .............................................Beatrice Chazin

Sarah & Sonny Coslov ..............................................Kenneth Cohen

Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...................................................Mike Miller

Eileen & Michael Weingram ........................................Stuart Appel

Eileen & Michael Weingram ........................................Clare Brown

Eileen & Michael Weingram ......................................Margery Bush

Eileen & Michael Weingram .................................Enayat Ghodsian

Eileen & Michael Weingram ....................................Philip Hoffman

Eileen & Michael Weingram ......................................Sabena Rosen

Eileen & Michael Weingram .........................................Justin Rubin

RABBI AARON LANDES EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDContributions By In AppreciationRebecca Landau ...................................................Rabbi Landes

Contributions By In MemoryJudi & Bill Loy .....................................................Fred Klinger

Judy & Lionel Schlank ............................................Selma Katz

RABBI MEROW’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDContributions By In AppreciationRebecca Landau ...................................................Rabbi Merow

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Eileen & Arthur Lashin .......................................Rabbi Merow

Roberta P. Rifkind ...............................................Rabbi Merow

Lillian Zucker ...........................................Wonderful Breakfast

Contributions By In HonorToby & Marvin Abrams .............................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Robert Blackman .......................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Arlene Borish.............................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Suzanne & Frederick Braun.......................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Diane & Michael Driban............................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Lisa & David Driban..................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Samuel Driban ...........................................Hanukkah Toy Fund


Andrew Markowitz to Michelle Chonofsky

Cantor Mark Kushner .............Bris, Bradley Nathan Megerman

Elissa Driban & Keith Levin .....................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Barton Pasternack ......................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

PZS Architects, LLC..................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

David Rose.................................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Adam Schwartz..........................................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Michelle & Richard Young ........................Hanukkah Toy Fund

Contributions By In MemoryRhonda Morris..........................................................Uncle Nate

Linda & Jonathan Tabas ........................................Fred Klinger

RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDContributions By In HonorJack Feldman ..............Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman



Harriet Hanges.................Anniversary, Bernice & Harold Horn

Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes .........Recovery, Eileen Weingram

Randye & Don Sable ............Special Birthday, Marty Roffman

Muriel Tabas Ecker ..................Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Lori & Gary Udell ....Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz

Contributions By In MemoryBeth Sholom Men’s Club ..................................Philip Hoffman

Beth Sholom Men’s Club..................................Beatrice Chazin

Bernice & Marcel Groen...................................Beatrice Chazin

Ruth & Rabbi Robert Layman ............................Margery Bush

Sunny & Ed Merow ..........................................Beatrice Chazin

Anita & Nathan Schatz .....................................Beatrice Chazin

Anita & Nathan Schatz .........................................Fred Klinger

Anita & Nathan Schatz ................................Chaya Luksenberg

Anita & Nathan Schatz ..........................................Selma Vogle

Judi & Steven Shapiro ......................................Beatrice Chazin

Bryna Soroka, Hannah Margolis.......................Beatrice Chazin

Betsy Tabas .......................................................Beatrice Chazin

Muriel Tabas Ecker ...........................................Beatrice Chazin

Eileen & Michael Weingram.............................Beatrice Chazin

Lillian Zucker....................................................Beatrice Chazin

REITENBERG LUNCH AND LEARNContributions By In HonorRandye & Don Sable ..................................................Marriage,


SCHOLARSHIP FUNDContributions By In HonorBelinda & Alex Glijansky ..........................................Marriage,


Glijansky Family ......................Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein

Belinda & Alex Glijansky ..........................................Marriage,


Belinda & Alex Glijansky ..........................................Marriage,

Sarah Richman to Benjamin Levin

Glijansky Family .......Marriage, Samuel Rank to Leslie Cohen

Glijansky Family ................Anita Schatz, Torah Fund Honoree

Adela Matyas .............................................................Marriage,


SAMUEL SHUSTER KOSHER MITZVAH FOOD PANTRYContributions By In HonorRachel, Corey & Caleb Anolik .............................Anniversary,

Arlene & Stephan Bieber

Arlene & Stephan Bieber ...........................................Marriage,


Shelley & Carl Hittinger .60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Gerri & Allen Richmond ....Birth, Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn

Kay Schwartz Marriage, Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman

Kay Schwartz ................Marriage, Joshua Katz to Jess Epstein

Kay Schwartz ..............Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman

Kay Schwartz ..................................Recovery, Dodo Ostrofsky

Kay Schwartz .............................................Birth, Piper Posnan

Kay Schwartz ...................................Recognition, Ernest Kahn

Kay Schwartz .........Graduation Law School, Steven Weinberg



Judi & Steven Shapiro ......................Birth, Eyden Elliot Henry



Judi & Stephen Shapiro Marriage, Josh Katz to Jessica Epstein

Judi & Stephen Shapiro .Birth, twins Eden & Tal Van Naarden

Judi & Steven Shapiro .............Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen

Helen & Neil Shupak ....................Birth, Leo Silverman Green

Helen & Neil Shupak .............Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman

Helen & Neil Shupak Birth, twins, Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn

Helen & Neil Shupak ..................Birth, Piper Madelyn Posnan

Helen & Neil Shupak ...................Birth, Ethan Carter Langsam

Gayle Vogel .......................................Recovery, Lillian Zucker

Lillian Zucker .....................Special Birthday, Nathan Brillman

Lillian Zucker ..................50th Birthdays, Judy & Alan Zucker

Contributions By In MemoryFlorence Alman .........................................................Sol Alman

Florence Alman .....................................................Myer Alman

Florence Alman .................................................Bernard Shadis

Arlene & Stephan Bieber ......................................Fred Klinger

Patti & Al First ....................................................Margery Bush

Julie Glass ...........................................................Margery Bush

Marcy & Bill Haaz ..............................................Margery Bush

Barbara & Scott Isard ..........................................Mala Geldner

Sara & Steven Levin .......................................Norman Resnick

Kay Schwartz ......................................................Margery Bush

Kay Schwartz ....................................................Bernard Shadis

Kay Schwartz ....................................................Beatrice Chazin

Judi & Steven Shapiro ...........................................Clare Brown

Judi & Steven Shapiro ........................................Herbert Tuteur

Helen & Neil Shupak ...........................................Bella Deckter

Helen & Neil Shupak .................................Father of Pam Selen

Helen & Neil Shupak ........................................Beatrice Chazin

Helen & Neil Shupak ..........................................Lillian Fulmer

Helen & Neil Shupak .........................................Ruth Kleinman

Helen & Neil Shupak ...........................................Mala Geldner

Helen & Neil Shupak ........................... Mother, Jackie Gilberg

Helen & Neil Shupak ..................................Brother, Jenn Isard

Helen & Neil Shupak ..........................................Albert Kaplan

Helen & Neil Shupak ............................................Fred Klinger

Helen & Neil Shupak ......................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

Neil Shupak .........................................Brother, Merle Ochrach

SOCIAL ACTION/MITZVOT B’YAHADContributions By In HonorNorma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine .........................Marriage,

Daniel Barford to Lisa Green

Jeannette & Dan Norris .........................................Engagement,

Eli Levine and Ashley Spear

Judi & Steven Shapiro ........Social Justice Award, Ernest Kahn

Contributions By In MemoryJeannette & Dan Norris ....................................Philip Hoffman

Jeannette & Dan Norris...................................Joseph Straus, Jr.

STEINMAN CONCERT FUNDContributions By In HonorKay Schwartz ........New Home, Ellen & Hazzan David Tilman

TEMPLE SHOLOM LEGACY FUNDContributions By In HonorKathi & Steven Kauffman ..............................Norman Resnick

Kathi & Steven Kauffman .................................Bernard Shadis

Kathi & Steven Kauffman...........................................Joe Levin

Kathi & Steven Kauffman.................................Beatrice Chazin

Ethel & Irv Korostoff........................................Beatrice Chazin

UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY FUNDContributions By In AppreciationRobin Eisenberg ...........................................Accessibility Fund

Sue & Zack Kassuto ....................................Accessibility Fund

Contributions By In HonorRachel Profeta ................................35th Birthday, Ami Profeta

Ami Profeta ..................................Universal Accessibilty Fund

Arlene & Barry Weissman ...Aliyah, Bar Mitzvah anniversary,

Ami Profeta

Arlene & Barry Weissman ......................Birthday, Ami Profeta

Contributions By In MemoryRandye & Don Sable ...........................................Sabena Rosen

BERNARD WOLFMAN MEMORIAL PUBLIC POLICY FORUMContributions By In HonorKristin Ace & Jeffrey Braemer ..Special Occasion, Dina Baker

Toni Wolfman ............................Special Occasion, Dina Baker

Toni Wolfman ....................................Birthday, Brian Wolfman

YAHRZEITSContributions By In MemoryAlvin Abrams ...................................................Samuel Abrams

Lorna Adelman ................................................Gilbert Adelman

Lorna Adelman .............................................Beatrice Adelman

Lorna Adelman ......................................................Diana Harris

Lorna Adelman ...................................................Richard Harris

Bernice Adoni .........................................................Leon Adoni

Bernice Adoni ......................................................Goldie Miller

Marc Album .............................................................Lee Album

Marc Album .........................................................Philip Album

Robin Anforth................................................Barbara Goldstein

Karen Avart ........................................................Nathan Bidner

Arnold Bank .........................................................Samuel Bank

Gail Barg ................................................................Lillian Barg

Gail Barg ..................................................................Sonya Barg

Joseph M. Barg ..........................................................Max Barg

Joseph M. Barg ........................................................Sonya Barg

Barbara Barkon .....................................................Rae Dreidink

Barbara Barkon ......................................................Rose Barkon

Isak Benezra........................................................Engin Benezra

Philip Benn ...........................................................Samuel Benn

Philip Benn...........................................................Mildred Benn

Bruce Berger .........................................................Edith Berger

Linda Berger ......................................................Julius Wolfson

Sara Berger ..............................................................Harry Berk

Sara Berger .......................................................Betsy Schwartz

Stephan Bieber ....................................................Lilo B. Bieber

Kenneth Blum ..................................................Morris H. Blum

Kenneth Blum .........................................................Verna Blum

Cynthia Blynn..........................................................Rose Bakan

Linda Bojman ......................................................Milton Balzer

Jill Borden .........................................................Horace Borden

Jay Bornstein ..................................................Joshua Bornstein

Sharon Bornstein ..................................................Leon Krefetz

Marcia Bosswick ...............................................Nathan Exmore

Sheila Brecher .........................................................Olga Notas

Morton Brenner ..........................................Edward A. Brenner

Arlene Sobel Brest ............................................Clara Goldberg

Arlene Sobel Brest ..................................................Hope Hersh

Harriet Brooks ........................................................Frieda Kapp

Michelle Brown .................................June Rothberg Leimberg

Larry Buchsbaum ........................................Joseph Buchsbaum

Rosalyn Buchsbaum ........................................Clara Zwerdling

Rosalyn Buchsbaum .......................................Henry Zwerdling

Barbara Cantor......................................................Lillian Slubin

Evelyn Chairman ..............................Rev. Morris G. Chairman

Evelyn Chairman ......................................................Esther Silk

Judy Chant........................................................Freda Nissenson

Judy Chant ........................................................Roberta Shapiro

Mildred F. Citron ............................................Benjamin Friesel

Eleanor Cobert ...................................................Bernard Cobert

Eleanor Cobert ..........................................................Ida Cobert

Samuel Cohan ...................................................Norman Cohan

Judith Cohen .........................................................Sadye Cohen

Judith Cohen .........................................................Sylvia Silver

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Mindy Cohen ............................................................Clara Kron

Robert Cohen .......................................................Joseph Cohen

Robert Cohen .......................................................Sylvia Cohen

Ruth Cohen ...........................................................Jennie Miller

Ruth Cohen ..............................................................Sam Miller

Leonard Cook ..........................................Sadie Gertrude Cook

Monte Croll ........................................................Ralph Crollick

Sylvia Croll .......................................................Lena Goldstein

Sylvia Croll ........................................................Ruth Whitman

Mae & Harry Cutler ..........................................Jennie Rouman

Harvey Cutler ........................................................Sylvia Cutler

Helene Daniel ...................................................Hannah Kramer

Helene Daniel ..................................................Meriam L. Love

Stanley Daniel ........................................................Anni Daniel

Stanley Daniel .......................................................Irwin Daniel

Stanley Daniel .......................................................Julius Daniel

Irene Danz ...........................................................Morris Gelber

Bertha Dash .......................................................Joshua Landow

Roger Davis ...........................................................Philip Davis

Isadore Dion .............................................................Doris Dion

Isadore Dion ........................................................Rebecca Dion

Michael Dratch ...................................................Goldie Dratch

Michael Driban.................................................Gertrude Driban

Michael Driban ...................................................Hymen Driban

Brenda Edelman ..............................................Nathan Kushner

Rachelle Ehrlich .................................................Jacob Litwack

Hedvah Elefritz .................................Rabbi Mortimer J. Cohen

Adrienne Epstein ............................................Lillian N. Slubin

Lana Epstein .....................................................Abraham Krum

Lana Epstein ...............................................................Ida Krum

Paula Epstein ....................................................S. Jerry Epstein

Paula Epstein .............................................Joseph W. Goldberg

Fyllis Etter .......................................................Alvin Baldinger

Thelma Farber ...................................................Samuel Krevitz

Betty Feiner .........................................................Jerome Feiner

Harriet Feinstein .......................................................Irene Cleff

Harriet Feinstein ...................................................Myer Stadlin

Myrna Felt ...........................................................Jules Forstein

Eileen Finkelstein ..................................................Yetta Berger

Eileen Finkelstein ...................................................Ceil Fischer

Eileen Finkelstein .................................................Leo Labovitz

Eileen Finkelstein .................................................Lou Salaman

Eileen Finkelstein ..................................................Sidney Shlak

Eileen Finkelstein ...........................................Jacob Silverstein

Eileen Finkelstein ............................................Rose Silverstein

Patti First ............................................................Mary B. Radis

Daniel J. Fish ........................................Rabbi Judah Leon Fish

Joy Fish ....................................................................Esther Fish

Joy Fish .............................................................Joseph M. Fish

Joy Fish ......................................................................Ida Tenor

Joy Fish ........................................................Theodore A. Tenor

Doris & Karl Fishman ...............................Howard B. Fishman

Linda Forman ...........................................Richard Hirshenhorn

William Forman ..............................................Mildred Matzkin

Leslie & Art Frankel .............................................Henry Arrow

Leslie & Art Frankel .............................................Clare Brown

Mildred Frankel ..................................................Molly Frankel

Lawrence Freedman .......................................Daniel Freedman

Lawrence Freedman ...................................Florence Freedman

Helene Geiss..............................................................May Geiss

Helene Geiss ......................................................Louis Harrison

Helene Geiss .............................................Abraham Moskovitz

Randi Lipton Gelman ....................................... Dorothy Lipton

Randi Lipton Gelman ............................Solomon(Saul) Lipton

Hana Gershman .................................................Regina Kaplan

Larry Gershman ............................................Edythe Gershman

Larry Gershman ................................................Max Gershman

Gita & Jacob Gevurtz .........................................Justin Gevurtz

Jacob Gevurtz ........................................................Goldie Stern

Miriam Giguere ............................................Betty T. Glassman

Arnold Glaberson ..........................................Sidney Glaberson

Doris Glaberson ..........................................Estelle I. Bornstein

Norman Glassman .....................................Benjamin Glassman

Esther Glickman .......................................................Jack Lesse

Alex Glijansky ..............................................Ghenea Glijansky

Alex Glijansky ...............................................Natalio Glijansky

Belinda Glijansky ..................................Tibor Matyas-Schmidt

Karen Gold ..................................................Marion Lieberman

Leonora Gold ............................................................Sara Segal

Lewis Gold ....................................................Lillian (Sis) Gold

Maurice Gold ...........................................................Anne Gold

Maurice Gold .............................................................Paul Gold

Frederick Goldstein ........................................Morris Goldstein

Frederick Goldstein ...........................................Pearl Goldstein

Rosa Goldstein ...............................................Faiga Rubinstein

Rosa Goldstein ..................................................Srul Rubinstein

Edward Gordon ....................................Abraham Allen Gordon

Elaine Wolfson Gordon ......................................Julius Wolfson

Jeffrey Gordon .......................................................Abe Gordon

Susan Gordon .......................................Cantor Harry Weinberg

Marie Granor......................................................Leo M. Brichta

Ray Green ...........................................................Lena Decovny

Ray Green ............................................................Harry Dobkin

Dorothy Greene ...............................................Esther Jacobson

Dorothy Greene ..............................................Fred B. Jacobson

Robert Greenspan .......................................Herman Greenspan

Sylvia Greenspan ...............................................Bertram Fisher

Sylvia Greenspan ......................................................Eva Fisher

Sylvia Greenspan ................................................Martha Fisher

Renee Grossman .................................................Nathan Betoff

Sonya Grossman ................................................Joseph Saffren

Elliot Haaz ............................................................Jerome Haaz

Marcy Haaz ...................................................Morton Lipschutz

Davida Harlem .....................................................David Lepow

Davida Harlem .............................................. Bernice Padawer

Davida Harlem .....................................................Saul Padawer

Steven Harlem ...............................................Goldie G. Harlem

Alan Heine ............................................................Elaine Heine

Joan Heller ......................................................David L. Wasser

Jerome Hellmann ..............................................Lucy Hellmann

Jerome Hellmann ........................................Manfred Hellmann

Shari Henry ..................................................Miriam Chackman

Stanley J. Hirshenhorn .................................Mary Hirshenhorn

Lynn Horn ............................................................Alvin Hanges

Marjorie Inselman ................................................Myron Harris

Arthur Jacoby ......................................................Sylvia Jacoby

Ruth Jacobson ..................................................Esther Jacobson

Ruth Jacobson ..............................................Florence Jacobson

Ruth Jacobson ................................................Fred B. Jacobson

Ruth Jacobson ..................................................Henry Jacobson

Warren Jaffe .........................................................Beverly Jaffe

Ronald Kaiser .................................................Lawrence Kaiser

Bea Kalaminsky ................................................Eva Zubin Erie

Estelle Katz ..........................................................Philip Seltzer

Estelle Katz ............................................................Rose Seltzer

David Karabell ...................................................Essie Karabell

Marsha Katz ...........................................................Judy Pincus

Steven Jeffrey Katz..............................................David A. Katz

Madeleine Kaufman ..........................................Gladys Ronner

Mark Kay ................................................................Joseph Kay

Rhena Kelsen ..........................................Rabbi Pinchos Chazin

Carol Kershbaum ................................................Sarah Brenner

Carol Kershbaum ........................................Sidney Kershbaum

Marlene Kessler ..................................................Vicki Bosniak

Marlene Kessler ..............................................Emily B. Ehrlich

Marlene Kessler ..................................................Elkan Kessler

Madeleine Kaufman ............................................Irving Ronner

Kathi Kauffman ......................................................Manuel Fiel

Rebecca Kaufman ......................................... Jeanette Lipschitz

Mark Kay .............................................................Stella B. Kay

Carol Kershbaum ..............................Elka Brenner Blumenthal

Susan Kestenbaum ...........................................Bernard Strauss

Susan Kestenbaum ................................................Rose Strauss

Gloria Klein ........................................................Herman Klein

Mitchell Kline ...............................................Lawrence J. Kline

Eleanor Koenig ..................................................Joseph Koenig

Eleanor Koenig ..............................................Lester D. Koenig

Eleanor Koenig .......................................................Rae Koenig

Eleanor Koenig ...........................................Harry N. Schneider

Edward M. Kohn .................................................Sara H. Kohn

Merle Kohn........................................................Israel Goldberg

Meyer Kolodner ...........................................Jacob L. Kolodner

Meyer Kolodner ..............................................Jennie Kolodner

Meyer Kolodner ....................................................Philip Saphir

Berton Korman .....................................................Max Korman

Marilyn Kotzen ................................................Esther Kaufman

Rabbi Charles Kraus ................................................Olga Kraus

Rabbi Charles Kraus .................................Rabbi Samuel Kraus

Ricardo Krimker ...................................................Jose Krimker

Marcia Labovitz ................................................Sarah Labovitz

Marcia Labovitz ..............................................Sadie Stukelman

Rabbi Aaron Landes ............................................Sylvia Landes

Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes ...............................Estelle H. Perl

Sora Landes ....................................................Azriel Eisenberg

Saul Langsam ...................................................Harry Langsam

Ruth Layman ........................................................Bella Apatoff

Ruth Layman .......................................................Julius Apatoff

Ilene Leabman ......................................................Isadore Udell

Ilene Leabman .....................................................Samuel Udell

Harold Lefkowitz ...........................................David Lefkowitz

Harold Lefkowitz ............................................Helen Lefkowitz

Miriam Lefkowitz ................................................Milton Miller

Sherri Leibowitz ...................................................Martin Ruder

Harry Leibson ...........................................Ida Kelman Leibson

Harry Leibson ...................................................Sidney Leibson

Hadassah Levin ...................................Rabbi Max Routtenberg

Irvin M. Liebman ...............................................Reba Liebman

Morris Lift ..............................................................Kalman Lift

Ruth Lift .............................................................David Herman

Ruth Lift ..............................................................Hava Herman

Mae Lipschutz ...............................................Morton Lipschutz

Maxine Liss ................................................Frances J. Wecksler

William Loy .............................................Margaret Minna Loy

Gerald Magid .......................................................Harriet Magid

Judy Makower .................................................Itzhak Friedman

Sylvia Mandel ..............................................Martin M. Mandel

Carol Mandell ........................................................Harry Lusen

Carol Mandell ......................................................Joseph Lusen

George Manstein ................................................Pearl Manstein

George Manstein ..........................................Sophie Nathanson

Marial Manstein ........................................Celia Henken Boyar

Marial Manstein ..................................................Samuel Boyar

Ilene Marcus ..................................................Edward I. Leitess

Manuel Marcus ........................................................Betty Love

Manuel Marcus ........................................Louis Pincus Marcus

Barbara Marks .....................................................Jennie Barsky

Adela Matyas ....................................................Jaime Ghelman

Adela Matyas .......................................................Tibor Matyas

Miriam Maurer..............................................Adolph Merdinger

Barbara Mazurek .................................................Niel Mazurek

Phyllis Meloff .................................................Edie Lee Brooks

Richard Meltzer ..................................................Samuel Cohen

Richard Meltzer .............................................Stanley E. Cohen

Richard Meltzer .....................................................Yetta Cohen

Richard Meltzer ............................................C. Harold Meltzer

Patricia Mendelsohn .............................................Elaine Green

Patricia Mendelsohn ...............................................Sadie Green

Arlene Mercado .........................................Barry Seth Mercado

David Mermelstein ......................................Louie Mermelstein

Ellen Miller ..........................................................Milton Miller

David J. Miller ......................................................Dora Kravitz

Jeffrey R. Miller ....................................................Dora Kravitz

Marilyn Miller ..............................................................Eli Katz

Marilyn Miller ...........................................................Faye Katz

Marilyn Miller ........................................................Irwin Miller

Saul Miller ............................................................Esther Miller

Nettie Mittin .......................................................Adele Abrams

Sidney Mittman .................................................Celia Levenfus

Anita Morgan ..................................................Faiga Rubinstein

Jeffrey Moskowitz ....................................Gertrude Moskowitz

Kim Moskowitz ....................................................Harry Singer

Robert Myers ...........................................................Bella Myer

Carole Natter ...................................................Zelma Kaufman

Albert Neckritz .............................................Frances Dinerman

Albert Neckritz ..............................................Blanche Neckritz

Albert Neckritz ...................................................Irwin Neckritz

Albert Neckritz ..................................................Philip Neckritz

Billy Neuman ...............................................Harold L. Neuman

Billy Neuman ......................................................Pearl Neuman

Billy Neuman ................................................Philip Haimowitz

Billy Neuman ....................................................Sylvia Neuman

Billy Neuman .................................................Frances Reisman

Elliot Norry ..............................................................Neil Norry

Elliot Norry .........................................Sharon Norry Seidmann

Michelle Olsher ..............................................Maurice Herman

Lynn Oxenberg ..................................................David Sklaroff

Lynn Oxenberg ..................................................Frieda Sklaroff

Raymond Perelman ..........................................Susan Perelman

Sylvia Pomerantz ............................................Esther Popowich

Sylvia Pomerantz..............................................Julius Popowich

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Linda Popovsky ...................................................Zelda Oruska

Martin Pressman ............................................Nathan Pressman

Martin Pressman ...............................................Tillie Pressman

Max Rapp .............................................................Samuel Rapp

Rhea Rhode ...........................................................Irene Ellman

Rhea Rhode .........................................................Meyer Ellman

Rhea Rhode ............................................................Ethel Rhode

Roberta Rifkind ........................Constance Weintraub Peterson

Martin Roffman ....................................................Rose Copelin

Martin Roffman ..............................................Eleanor Roffman

Gail Rosen ...........................................................Anna Bolnick

Gail Rosen ......................................................Marvin Hamberg

Gail Rosen ......................................................Minnie Hamberg

Gail Rosen ..............................................Linda Hamberg Holtz

Harvey Rosen .........................................................Frieda Gold

Harvey Rosen ........................................................ Ethyl Rosen

Richard Rosen .................................................Anna Lee Rosen

David Rosenberg ..................................Pearl Cohen Rosenberg

Paula Rosner ....................................................Beatrice Rosner

Sheryl Rosner ...........................................................May Adler

Sheryl Rosner ....................................................Sidney J. Adler

Alan Rothman .....................................................Carl Rothman

Ed & Lillian Rothman ....................................Freda K. Tierney

Michael Rotko ....................................................Bernard Rotko

Harvey Rubin ........................................................Albert Rubin

Sylvia Rubenstein ........................................................Ida Stein

Claire Russakoff ..............................................Harry M. Cohen

Alban Salaman ...............................................David J. Salaman

Alban Salaman .................................................Lillian Salaman

Drew Salaman ....................................................Murray Bidner

Drew Salaman .......................................................Anna Resow

Drew Salaman ..................................................Arthur Salaman

Drew Salaman ...............................................David J. Salaman

Drew Salaman ...................................................Lillian Salaman

Drew Salaman ...............................................Louis C. Salaman

Drew Salaman ...............................................Vernon Malerman

Drew Salaman .........................................................Ruth Smith

Drew Salaman ..................................................Rachmel Zilban

Judith E. Sarkisian ......................................Joseph M. Isenberg

Judith E. Sarkisian .........................................Laura S. Isenberg

Gordon Saul ............................................................Arlene Saul

Gordon Saul ..................................................Benjamin Zehring

Beatrice Schiff .........................................................Irene Shore

Beatrice Schiff......................................................Sydney Shore

Louis Schiffman .........................................Evelyn Goldenberg

Louis Schiffman ..............................................Harry Schiffman

Judith Schlank ..................................................Nathan Feldgus

Allan Schneirov ...........................................Dorothy Schneirov

Miriam Schneirov ..................................Maurice H, Alexander

Lynda Schoenfield ...........................................Mollie Feinberg

Lynda Schoenfield ..............................................Carl Robinson

Lynda Schoenfield ..........................................Joseph Robinson

Ruth Schultz .........................................................Clare Altman

Ruth Schultz .....................................................Jules B. Altman

Ruth Schultz ..................................................Albert M. Schultz

Ruth Schultz .........................................................Anne Schultz

Arline Schwarzman ...............................................Stella Cohen

Gerald Segal ........................................................Eleanor Segal

Gerri Seligson ..........................................................Nellie Fink

Charles Shechtman .....................................Bernice Shechtman

Jacob Shipon ......................................................Nathan Shipon

Judith Shipon ........................................................Bessie Rotko

Judith Shipon .....................................................Bernard Rotko

Florence Shorr .....................................................Stanley Shorr

Barry Shurman .................................................Louis Shmukler

Constance Shurman ............................................Fred Weisberg

Joyce Silberman .................................................William Willis

Warren Silberman .......................................Janice J. Silberman

Warren Silberman ......................................Seymour Silberman

Raymond Silk ...........................................................Esther Silk

Alan Smith .......................................................Alfred A. Smith

Ruth Smith ...................................................Harold L. Neuman

Ruth Smith ........................................................Sylvia Neuman

David Soll .................................................................Sarah Soll

Rhonna I. Solomon .................................Mollie Rose Solomon

Seymour Solop .....................................................Shirley Solop

Bryna Soroka ...................................................Israel B. Soroka

Allen Spector ........................................................Reba Spector

David Starobin .............................................Daniel N. Starobin

Gail Stein ................................................................Fay Kitzner

Harriet Stein ....................................................Abraham Sursky

Harriet Stein .......................................................Mamie Sursky

Leah Stein .........................................................Frederick Stein

Lucille Stein ........................................................Anna Brooks

Lucille Stein .........................................................Harry Brooks

Shirley Stein ..........................................................Philip Baker

Gloria Steinberg ...........................................Frances Dinerman

Gloria Steinberg ..............................................Edward Neckritz

Gloria Steinberg ........................................................Ethel Zola

Robert Stern .........................................................Samuel Stern

Robert Stern .........................................................Samuel Stern

Sylvia Stern ............................................................Esther Stern

Sylvia Stern.......................................................I. Herman Stern

Sylvia Stern ...........................................................Joseph Stern

Betsy Tabas ..........................................................Stanley Tabas

Muriel Tabas Ecker ............................................Leonard Ecker

Muriel Tabas Ecker ..................................................Ida Salidor

Harold Tanenbaum .......................................Enoch Chernofsky

Harold Tanenbaum .........................................Barach Goldstein

Harold Tanenbaum ......................................Daniel Tanenbaum

Harold Tanenbaum .....................................Frances Tanenbaum

Paul Tanker ............................................Dora Tanker Goldberg

Paul Tanker ............................................................Gilbert Watz

Sylvia & Harry Toben .................................Jay Craig Perlstein

Sylvia Toben .........................................................Stella B. Kay

Susan Toll .......................................................Helen Sagar Fein

Susan Toll ...........................................................Bernard Sagar

Mark Tratenberg ..........................................Barney Tratenberg

Miriam Travis ...................................................David S. Chary

Doris Tubman ....................................................Frances Cohen

Doris Tubman .....................................................Louis Tubman

Irene Valoris .......................................................Frank Norsoph

Irene Valoris ......................................................Irving Norsoph

Irene Valoris .......................................................Sarah Norsoph

Irene Valoris ........................................................Hessia Valoris

Irene Valoris ...........................................................Max Valoris

Irene Valoris .......................................................Samuel Valoris

Renee Van Naarden .............................................Louis Mayers

Barbara Victor .......................................................Rosalie Gold

Warren Vogel ...........................................................Belle Vogel

Marci Weitz ......................................................Nettie K. Mazer

Shirley Weiner ....................................................Herbert Cohen

Eileen Weingram ................................................Anna Moskow

Eileen Weingram ...................................................Jacob Wexler

Michael Weiss ...................................................Adele Flayman

Michael Weiss .......................................................Joseph Weiss

Miriam Wexler ..................................................Rebecca Wexler

Susan Wexler ................................................Helmut Kauffman

Susan Wexler ............................................................Edith Weil

Fred Wolfson ......................................................Julius Wolfson

Donald Wolk ......................................................Milton J. Wolk

Irma Yehuda .................................................Frances Dinerman

Irma Yehuda ...................................................Blanche Neckritz

Ruth Zalut .........................................................Harry Newman

Janet R. Zebooker ......................................Benjamin Reibstein

Betty Zinman .............................................Samuel R. Freeman

Michael D. Zlotnick ...........................................Lillian Phillips

Lillian Zucker ...................................................Israel Goodman

Lillian Zucker .....................................................Fannie Zucker

Lillian Zucker ...................................Rose Zangwell Goodman

Lillian Zucker .....................................................Morris Zucker

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Harold Paul was born in Philadelphiaand lived above the store that housedthe Paul family business with his par-ents, Esther and Samuel, both ofblessed memory, and two sisters,Evelyn and Nataline. They sold drap-

ery fabric and made custom draperies on the premises. The familyattended a synagogue at 4th and Lombard Streets for the High HolyDays. After graduating from high school in South Philadelphia,Harold went into the family business.

His family also had a home in Atlantic City and in the summer itwas filled with many friends. On one of these occasions, a girl withred hair appeared and Harold was attracted to her good looks com-bined with her hair color. But, there was a problem – she was datinghis best friend! Harold was undeterred. He knew that she used thesame dentist in Logan and the dentist would call Harold to let himknow when she had an appointment. Then, Harold would make sureto be there at the same time and afterward would ask her to join himfor an ice cream sundae at a nearby Hot Shoppe. Sylvia did attendher Senior Prom with Harold’s best friend, but by graduation, shewas dating Harold.

When Harold was taken home to meet Sylvia’s family, the Millers(Sylvia’s parents, four brothers and their wives) readily acceptedhim and before long they were engaged. They had a beautiful en-gagement party, complete with music and dancing. Harold andSylvia were married on February 29, 1948. Harold says he can stillremember seeing his beautiful bride coming down the stairs of theCrystal Ballroom of the Ben Franklin Hotel. This year they will cel-ebrate their 65th wedding anniversary! They have two sons,Stephen and Warren (z”l) and eight grandchildren. They still ownand operate their family business in Philadelphia and work togetherevery day.

Upon the death of his beloved mother, Esther Paul, on August 29,1969, Harold began coming to Beth Sholom twice daily to say Kad-dish. This led to him becoming a Minyanaire. He says that this cre-ated a new lifestyle for him and Sylvia. They began coming to shulwith their sons for Friday night services. Then, when they hadgrandchildren, they brought them on Friday nights.

Harold has been a loyal, dependable and devoted Chairman of theMorning Minyan for 34 years. He oversees the Minyan breakfasts,ordering the food and instructing our Housekeeping Department onthe schedule and preparation of these meals. Beth Sholom is mostgrateful for his role in this important prayer group and helping peo-ple fulfill this mitzvah.

Harold says he is most appreciative of this honor. He wishes every-one good health and lives filled with the happiness he and Sylviahave known at Beth Sholom.

Please join us on Friday, April 5 at 8pm as we honor Harold, ourdeserving Congregant of the Year.

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2013 CONGREGANT OF THE YEAR

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The Congregant of the Year Award was established by the Congrega-tion and endowed by Chickee and Morris Yoffee to recognize outstand-ing contributions to the aims and programs of Beth SholomCongregation. Previous recipients of the Award include: Isaac A.Oleve, Muriel Tabas, Lorna Adelman, Morris Perkins, Edith Weil,Jeanette Auerbach, Stanley E. Tabas, Lee Pincus, Melvin Geiss, DorisC. Pohl, Jack W. Sherman, Rosalie Sherman, Adele Sobel, Elly Kamen,Milton Sork, Gabriel Basch, Leo Labovitz, Selma Hoffman and SamuelHoffman, Myron S. Simon, Eileen Weingram, Rosa Goldstein, HelenShupak, Ann Pollack, Lawrence Chelder, Helene and Stanley Daniel,Ethel Hamburger, Linda Abrams and Patti First.

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