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APRIL 2015 | NISAN-IYAR 5775
Th i s Mo n t h @ C h i z u k A m u n o
Passover Culture
As background to our own Passover celebration, food historians are of the opinion that leavened bread originated in Egypt, probably less than a millennium before the pyramids were built. The Egyptians, while also consuming unleavened bread, were the first to produce leavened bread which became a symbol of Egyptian culture. This offers us remarkable understanding for why the Israelites left Egypt with matzah. For our Biblical ancestors, leaving Egypt with unleavened rather than leavened bread meant they were leaving Egyptian culture behind. They may have been in a hurry, but fleeing slavery they were ridding themselves of the culture that enabled their misery. I want to add this awareness to our Passover celebration. Careful that our food is matzah and not hametz, honoring the symbolism and the memory of our Jewish master story,
let’s focus on more than our meals. Let’s focus on our culture and walk away from the leavened, fermented elements which enslave us. In our contemporary culture, selfimportance enslaves us. We prize personal preference over communal norms. We are uncomfortable speaking of social responsibility. Imagine in the week of Passover absolute kindness and mutual respect between people. Imagine a week in which no one is mocked for their life circumstance. Imagine a week without the crass and the cruel that often passes for entertainment. Imagine a week of sincerity and honesty. Imagine a week during which other people’s needs are more important than our own desires. Imagine all of this for more than a week! In our synagogue community, this is also true. The variety of experiences we share in different settings each Shabbat and throughout every week reflect the diverse and dynamic nature of our congregational family. We are present to each other as individuals
creating and sustaining community for all of us. The Seder invites us to explore the role and responsibility of an individual in the life of a people. “In every generation, every individual should feel as though he or she had actually been redeemed from Egypt.” There was no way our ancestors could have left Egypt individually. It was only as a people that we attained our freedom. And, it is only as a community that we safeguard it. The society we seek requires humility, not arrogance. Fermented grain implies personal and social excess. Unleavened bread suggests modesty. As a result of our observance, may this Passover season inspire us toward greater compassion in our society and continued caring within our community. Hag Sameah v’Kasher – Enjoy a joyous and Happy Passover! Rabbi Ron Shulman
A Season of Remembrance Holocaust Memorial Baltimore CAC Community Community Yom Holocaust Memorial Garden Dedication Shabbat Pesah, April 11 HaShoah Observance Program Please join us on the last day of Erev Yom HaShoah Wednesday, April 15 • 7:30 p.m. T. Herbert Dimmock will conduct the Chizuk Amuno Choir and instrumentalists. Hazzan Perlman will chant the Memorial Prayers in the Chizuk Amuno Sanctuary. The choir will join with distinguished guest community narrators and clergy in a highly acclaimed Holocaust Cantata.
Pesah when we will dedicate a Memorial Garden in loving memory of synagogue families’ relatives who perished during the Holocaust. Our dedication will take place following our Shabbat and Festival Morning Service. The Chizuk Amuno Holocaust Memorial Garden will honor our memories and serve as testimony to the Jewish people’s renewal. 1
Sunday, April 19 • 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Baltimore Jewish Council and THE ASSOCIATEDat Beth Tfiloh Congregation. The program will include testimonials, music, and readings. For more information about the ceremony and the reception preceding it, please contact the BJC, 410-542-4850.
Prayer @ Chizuk Amuno April 2015 Nisan/Iyar 5775
Tuesday, April 7 | 2nd Hol HaMoed
April 3/4 | Nisan 14/15 1st Day Pesah
Wednesday, April 8 3rd Hol HaMoed
Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. Shabbat/Festival Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: PESAH Rabbi Wechler’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman No Family Service
Shaharit Minhah/Ma’ariv
Study Session Minhah Ma’ariv Havdalah
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5 | 2nd Day Pesah Pesah Festival Morning Service No Family Service Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 9 4th Hol HaMoed Shaharit Minhah/Erev 7th Day of Pesah Candle Lighting
Pesah Festival Morning Service No Family Service
April 10/11 | Nisan 21/22 8th Day of Pesah
7:30 p.m. 8:01 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat Erev 8th Day of Pesah
7:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m.
Candle Lighting April 3
7:14 p.m.
April 10
7:20 p.m.
April 17
7:27 p.m.
April 24
7:34 p.m.
May 1
7:41 p.m.
7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:19 p.m.
Friday, April 10 | 7th Day Pesah
9:15 a.m.
Monday, April 6 | 1st Hol HaMoed Shaharit Minhah/Ma’ariv
7:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shaharit Minhah/Ma’ariv
9:15 a.m.
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat/Festival Morning Service 9:15 a.m. Recitation of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) TORAH PORTION: PESAH Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Yizkor Memorial Prayers Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman No Family Service Holocaust Memorial Dedication following services Study Session 6:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:06 p.m. Hametz may be eaten after 8:15 p.m.
Young Families Shabbat Dinner
Kadima Minyan
Join other young families in our community for a spirited, kid-friendly service to welcome Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner. $15/person, $45 family cap; kids 2 and under eat free. RSVP by Monday, April 12 at http://bit.ly/YFC_ShabbatDinner04-17
A special Shabbat morning experience designed specifically for all students in grades 6-8. The Kadima Minyan is an engaging, energetic, and meaningful experience where our students explore prayer in a fun and social environment. Students take an active role in the service and read from the Torah.
Friday, April 17 • 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel
April 17/18 | Nisan 28/29 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat New Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: SH’MINI Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service
9:15 a.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
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6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:13 p.m.
April 24/25 | Iyar 5/6 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: TAZRI-A/M’TZORA Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m. Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:20 p.m.
May 1/2 | Iyar 12/13 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat New Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: AHAREI MOT/K’DOSHIM Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:26 p.m.
Honoring New Members
Saturday April 25 • 9:15 a.m. We are pleased to honor our newest members in a very special way. At Shabbat Morning Services, new members of our Chizuk Amuno family will be invited to the bimah to share an aliyah to the Torah and the blessing of our congregation’s welcome.
Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah: Refer to weekly Shabbat schedule
Unless otherwise noted: Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Learning @ Chizuk Gemilut Hasadim @ Amuno Chizuk Amuno KSDS Middle School Learning Festival Celebrates “El Caribe” a hesed project at the Esperanza center, which provides immigrants with language classes and medical, legal, and social services. Many members of the larger community participated in the festival, including a dance instructor who taught the merengue dance; Art with a Heart, which supplied pre-constructed masks inspired by Caribbean art for students to paint and decorate; and the Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra, which performed and demonstrated the basics of playing the steel drum. The Learning Festival concluded with a guest lecture from reporter and photojournalist Larry Luxner, who has spent considerable time covering the Jews of Hispaniola and the Caribbean. After Luxner’s Q&A session, the entire middle school viewed the student-created newscast summarizing the festival and enjoyed a festive carnival celebration. Students and faculty alike ended the festival with a much greater understanding of, and deep appreciation for, El Caribe and its people.
In February, the Krieger Schechter Day School middle school held its annual threeday Learning Festival. This year’s topic, “El Caribe” was a cross-curricular exploration of Hispaniola and the islands of the Caribbean. On the first day, students broke off into smaller, mixed-graded learning sessions covering aspects of the region’s culture, including dance, music, art, food, and sports. On day two, students again sectioned off into teams for “field experiences,” where they built a large-scale model of the island of Hispaniola; cooked authentic food of the islands (later enjoyed by their classmates); and prepared décor and props for a carnival celebration to close the festival. A roving film crew of students interviewed the other groups about their projects. Another team participated in
Having a Blast at the Chizuk Amuno Shabbatonim Watch out – the students have been taking over Chizuk Amuno! Two Shabbatot a year are set aside for the annual Chizuk Amuno Shabbaton programs, a Shabbat sleepover for 5th and 6th graders, and a day Shabbaton for 3rd and 4th graders. From the moment the students step into the Stulman Auditorium and meet their counselors, it becomes a Shabbat unlike any they’ve experienced before. For the duration of the Shabbaton the synagogue became home for our students. They slept in the library, prayed in the Hoffberger Chapel, ate in the Stulman Auditorium, and travelled throughout Chizuk Amuno as they moved from one activity to the next. This year the 5th and 6th graders welcomed magician Anthony Ware as their guest, while the 3rd and 4th graders enjoyed some Jewish comedy with the Bible Players. As they moved from scavenger hunts to hula hooping to Shabbat meals, everyone had the opportunity to try something new, meet someone new, and experience Shabbat in a new way.
In the words of our participants: “I loved the lighting of the candles, it made Shabbat seem special.” “It was amazing! I made new friends, met new people, and had tons of fun!” “You have to come next year!” “GO! Cuz it’s awesome.” In the words of our parents: “My son who attends KSDS has a new best friend from RRS.” “My child had such a wonderful time and she didn’t want it to end.” “This was definitely a Shabbaton to be remembered for a long time.” Chizuk Amuno would like to thank Morah Allen for working with our counselors and planning these two fabulous Shabbatonim.
Ramah Funds
In addition, through the Ramah Fellows program in which we employ a Ramah alum in our Rosenbloom Religious School, we were able to give out an additional $2,500 in scholarships. We are very grateful to our funders for their continued support of our Chizuk Amuno students. Their gift makes camp an affordable possibility for families who might otherwise not be able to provide a Ramah summer for their children. Plan ahead: If your child is interested in attending a Ramah Camp for Summer 2016 and is in need of scholarship funds, be in touch with Rabbi Wechsler at 410486-6400, ext. 231 or dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
By Rabbi Debi Wechsler We have just completed our scholarship process for children and teens who will be attending Camp Ramah this summer. I am very pleased that this year we have increased both the number of our students who will be attending Ramah camps and the amount of scholarship money that we were able to distribute. Thanks to the generosity of six synagogue funds, we were able to assist students with need based scholarships totaling $7,500. 3
Milestones @ Chizuk Amuno B’nei Mitzvah
We proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families. APRIL 18 Madison Elyse Greenstein Sara Leiba daughter of Susan Greenstein and Frank Greenstein Ryan Heith Platt Hillel Ron son of Marci and Mitchell Platt
APRIL 25 Evan Benjamin Polsky Yitzhak Reuvan son of Andrea and Dr. M. Brian Polsky MAY 2 Samuel Jacob Rubin Shmuel Yaakov son of Sharon and Dr. Eric Rubin
Births
We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren. Camden Parker Sperling, son of Jodi and Michael Sperling, grandson of Arlene and Dr. Carl Sperling and great-grandson of Beverley Kahn
Engagements
We congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness. Stacey Jill Gurney, daughter of Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney, to Michael Vincent Campanella Daniel Liptz, son of Beth Creeger and Charles Liptz and grandson of Oscar Creeger, to Hudi Jacobson, daughter of Shira and Barry Jacobson
In Loving Memory
In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Charles Albert, husband of Louise Albert Sallye J. Esterson, mother of Michael J. Esterson, Perry S. Esterson and Scott G. Esterson Toby Wiseman, husband of Beverly Wiseman and father of Hillary Crystal and Leslie Levine We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Dr. Howard Cohen, on the loss of his father, Harold Cohen Jeffrey Cooper, on the loss of his father, Arnold Cooper Gary Flax, on the loss of his father, Leonard Flax Dr. David Neschis, on the loss of his mother, Renee Neschis Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, on the loss of his father, Cantor Ivan E. Perlman Ian Pinkett, Evan Pinkett, and Bari Pinkett, on the loss of their former
wife and mother, Jill Pinkett
Susan Rosen, on the loss of her
father, Robert H. Land As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.
Member in the News
Mazal tov to Wendy Wolff on the publication of her book The Letter Writing Project.
Nominating Committee Formed
Past President Shelly Malis is chair of the Nominating Committee for 2015-16 Board of Trustees. Serving with Shelly are Michelle Clay, Jenny Gamliel, Fred Heyman, Neil Leikach, Leslie Pomerantz, and Andy Sandler. CAC Members are invited to submit names for consideration to any of the committee members or Glenn Easton at the synagogue office. Elections will be held at the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 7. 4
Wishing Mazal and Happiness Rick Bernard Moves On
We thank Rick Bernard, Chizuk Amuno’s Controller, for his dedication and hard work these past 15 years. Rick has worked in the accounting arena for 35 years, having previously worked for a large commercial cleaning company and a plastic bag manufacturer. During Rick’s tenure at Chizuk, he was involved with the cash management of the entire institution – congregation, schools, and the endowment funds in the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc. He held an integral role in developing each year’s annual budget and took part in upgrading the accounting office software to Windows-based programs. Rick supervised our accounting department, comprised of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources. Our staff enjoyed working with Rick because he consistently maintained a steady and direct approach to his work. That calm demeanor also served to create respect among his colleagues and was a foundation on which staff built wonderful relationships with him. We will miss Rick tremendously and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Cemetery Update
PLEASE NOTE: On July 1, 2015 prices
for one lot will increase as follows: Arlington Cemetery • Chizuk Amuno members • $1,175 • Non-members • $1,275 Garrison Forest Cemetery • Chizuk Amuno members only • $1,650 For further details or to arrange an appointment, please call Marsha Yoffe, Cemetery Director, ext. 309.
Tzedakah @ Chizuk Amuno Bimah Flowers Shabbat, April 4 | 15 Nisan IN MEMORY OF: Alan Goldstein, brother, by Susan and Paul Richter and sons Dora Goldner, mother, by Florene and Dr. Ronald Goldner Jayne Lois Nochumowitz, by her family Naomi Walman, mother, by Dr. Ted Walman and family Lottie Neuburger, mother, by Elke and Arnold Neuburger and family Eli Weingram, father, by Samuel Weingram and family Meyer Shuman, father, by Idaline and Joseph Lipsky and family Lawrence H. Shenker, by Dr. Larry Amsterdam, Alisa and Rachel Jacob Spevak, father, by Estelle Bloomberg and family Isabelle Rosenberg, sister, by Shirley Shor and family Sylvia Eskow, mother, by Sandy Fisher Dr. Alan Young, by Dr. Anne and David Young Hyman Kahn, father, by Miriam and Arnold Kahn and family Lyn P. Meyerhoff, mother, by Lee Meyerhoff Hendler and children Isaac Shapiro, father, by his family Dr. Howard Gendason, brother, by Sharon Rose and family Julius Plaut, father, by Doris Fox Louis Lachman, by his daughter, Isobel Weiner, and grandchildren Sarah and Maurice Hirschhorn, parents, by Harriet Feinglass and children, Ellen and Dr. Mark Gordon and Barbara Rothstein Samuel Raffel, by Lorraine and Earl Raffel Norman Apatoff, by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
Shabbat, April 11 | 22 Nisan IN MEMORY OF: Raphael Levin, by Susan and Dr. Richard Kolker and Drs. Marilyn Miller and Philip Levin Herbert Borger, father, by Lynne and Larry Lichtig and family
Dr. Harry S. Gimbel, by his family Erika Greenblum, by Joseph Greenblum and family Lori Susan Ledford, by Mae Levin Anna Lustgarten, mother, by Marilynn and Marty Kinstler Rosa Lebovitz Cohen, by her children and grandchildren Max Auslander, father, by Beverly and Robert Auslander and family Albert Gilbert, father, by Marcia and Tom Gwin and family Gilbert Epstein, by Ellen and Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah, and Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein Bernard H. Fink, father and grandfather, by Marcia Scherr and family Harvey Spector, brother, by Judy and Marvin Spector and family Louis B. Harrison, father, by Marlene and Bruce Harrison and family
Shabbat, April 18 | 29 Nisan IN HONOR OF: The Bat Mitzvah of Madison Elyse Greenstein, by her parents, Susan Greenstein and Frank Greenstein, and her grandparents, Sondra Sobkov and Hazel and Hilly Greenstein The Bat Mitzvah of Ryan Heith Platt, by his parents, Marci and Mitchell Platt, and his grandparents, Melvin Berman and Libby Platt IN MEMORY OF: Sheila Berman and Charles Platt, grandparents of Ryan Heith Platt, on the occasion of Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah Sarah Leah Shor, by Shirley Shor and family Sara Bass, mother, by Peggy and Bill Lewis and family Benjamin Schneider, father, by his family Samuel Hendler, by Leonard Glassman and family Dr. I. Lee Singer, by Ina Singer and family Nathan D. Cummins, father, by his family Dr. Stuart Brager, by Marlene Brager and family Fannie Finglass, mother, by her family Samuel Stutman, by Ellen and Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah, and Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein Myer Buxbaum, father, by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Mollie Goldstone, mother, by Shirley Matz Ruth Steinberg, mother, by Ilene and David Freishtat and family Lenore Levy, on her birthday, by her children and grandchildren
Passover Bimah Flowers IN MEMORY OF:
Sylvia and Norman L. Apatoff, by their children and grandchildren Susan Blavatt, by Ronald Blavatt and family Dr. M. Larrie Blue, by his wife, Sima Blue Nathan L. Cohen, by his wife, Suzanne F. Cohen and family Esther and David Crystal, Cecelia Crystal, Rosie and Jacob Wolfson, Adolph J. Wolfson, Samuel D. Wolfson, Isadore and Rosalie Wolfson, and Leonard and Sara Wolfson Katz, by Edna and Mace Crystal Marci Glazer Crosby, by her father, Lowell Glazer Rabbi Israel M. and Mildred Goldman, by the Congregation
Harold Goldsmith, by his family Marjorie and Martin Greenbaum, by Kathy and Bruce Posner and family, and Selene and Harvey Greenbaum and family Edith and Edward Mackler and Wilfred Gluckstern, by their family, Stephen, Ilene, Geoffrey and Lindsay, David and Melissa, and Stefanie Mackler Lester Matz, by his wife, Shirley, and children Mollie and Maurice Goldstone and Sarah and Harry Matz, by Shirley Matz and children Stanley I. Minch, by his wife, June Minch, and family Theresa and Harry Minch, by their family Morton (Sonny) Plant, by his wife, Tammie Plant and children
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Shabbat, April 25 | 6 Iyar IN HONOR OF: The Bar Mitzvah of Evan Benjamin Polsky, by his parents, Andrea and Dr. M. Brian Polsky, and his grandparents, Barbara and Lee Resnick and Corinne and Stephen Polsky IN MEMORY OF: Belle G. Jacobs, by Ethel Jacobs and family Harry Kleiman, father, by Bernice Sachs and family Jocelyn Sara Glassman, by her parents, Randee and Ron Glassman, her sisters and brother, Melissa and Kevin Mako, Nina and Brett Ungar and Matthew Glassman, and grandparents, Bea Radinsky and Leonard Glassman Irene Oshrine, mother, by Ivan Oshrine and Marsha and Herbert Stoller David Nochumowitz, father, by his family Jack Freishtat, father, by Ilene and David Freishtat Anna Blumberg Cohn, by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Florence Cardin, by Shoshana S. Cardin and family Joseph Mehlman, by his family Ann Freeman, by her niece/daughter, Marilyn R. Berger Albert Zukerberg, father, by Rona and Alan Zukerberg David Crystal, by Edna and Mace Crystal Anna and Herman Caplan, parents, by Ina and Nathan Caplan and family Manny Caplan, father, by Dr. Steven E. Caplan Laurel Joy Rubin, sister, by Sharon and Dr. Eric Rubin and family Sophie Miller Offit, by Esther and Louis Miller Stanley I. Minch, by his wife, June Minch, and family Hyman Norman Levy, father, by Shirley Shor and family Dr. Larry E. LaBorwit, by Roslyn and Melvin Siegel Murray Lichtig, father, by Lynne and Larry Lichtig and family Arlyne Sanow, mother and grandmother, by Michael Sanow and family Kenneth Blumenthal, on his birthday, by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal and family Barry Leibowitz, on his birthday, by his family
Bess and Henry Goldsmith, by Ilene and Alvin Powers and family Cantor Abraham Salkov, by the Congregation Henry O. Shor, Sarah and Joseph Shor, Bertha B. and Hyman N. Levy, Isabelle Rosenberg, and Manuel and Morris Shor, by Shirley Shor and family Sayde J. and Judge Albert L. Sklar, by their children and grandchild Norman N. Yankellow, by Dorothy Yankellow, Fred and Amy Yankellow, Sonia and Rick Samuel and Ethan and Eileen Yankellow Rafael Moshe Zaiman, by the Congregation
Tzedakah @ Chizuk Amuno Terumot HaKodesh – Sacred Tribute Gifts
We are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation or one of our schools in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation. Sacred Tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue office, 410486-6400. If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion, please contact Beth Goldsmith, Development Chair, or Glenn Easton, Executive Director, at the synagogue. Chizuk Amuno Congregation Contributions IN HONOR OF
Jason Blavatt, on his appointment as Chairman of
the Lifebridge Health Board of Directors by Cindy and Glenn Easton Ruth and Allen Brown, on the birth of their granddaughter, Willow Chernyak, by Sharon and Irv Caplan; Ruthanne Kaufman; Barbara and Bruce Lewbart Harry Deitchman, on his special birthday by Marcia and Marshall Klein Glenn Easton, on his special birthday by Renee and Roger Fendrick Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney, on the engagement of their daughter, Stacey, to Mike Campanella by Leah Helman; Tobey and Sandy Schreiber Michael Stuch, with wishes for continued good health by Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney
IN MEMORY OF Evelyn Altshular, by Ann and Gil Abramson; Anne
and Steve King; Kathy and Bruce Posner; Lynn and Nelson Tucker Phyllis Wagner Brill, by the Schehr family Dr. Howard Cohen, by Dara and Charles Schnee Harold Cohen, by Jenny Baker Arnold Cooper, by Jenny Baker Ileen Dickman, by Lois and Frank Rachanow; Annette Schonfeld Ralph Dolgoff, by Joel Rosen Freda Dubin, on her yahrzeit by Pauline Luntz Morris Genderson, on his yahrzeit by Sharon Rose and family Dick Goff, by Jody and David Ginsberg Mona Himmelstein, by Selma and Alvin Blaker; Wendy and Barry Isaac; Betty and Bob Medalie Joel Hurwitz, by the Schehr family; the Coast Guard Auxiliary Gertrude Katz, by Betty and Bob Medalie David Krol, on his yahrzeit by Harriet Friedman Burton Levinson, by Cindy and Glenn Easton; Sam Lichter Bernard Levitan, by Jenny Baker; Paulette Pollack and Dawn Reznik
Gennadiy Paskovatyy, by Jenny Baker Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Anita Baron and Alan
Levin; Melissa and Jeff Berman; Carol Buchman; Vivian and Philip Chait; Heather, Howard, Alexa, Allison, and Michael Cohen; Elaine Fox; Pamela and Joel Fradin; Toba and Bill Grant; Judy and Richard Hoffberger; Serene Israel; Marilynn and Marty Kinstler; Pauline Luntz; Lily and Warren Massouda; Marilyn Naviasky; Kathy and Bruce Posner; Seema Reznick; Michelle and Howard Rosenbloom; Nancy and David Sall and family; Amy and Hugh Schwartz; Lillian and Hersch Seidman; Mickey Simon; Frada Wall; Margie, Howard, Steven, Candy, Emily, and Michelle Weinberg; Marsha and Sherwin Yoffe; Dr. Anne and David Young Gertrude Posner, by Betty and Bob Medalie; Kent B. Williams Ruth Robbins, by Cindy and Glenn Easton; Miriam and Forrest Foss; Paulette Pollack; Lynn and Nelson Tucker Lawrence Rose, on his yahrzeit by Sharon Rose and family Lillian Rose, on her yahrzeit by Sharon Rose and family Fannie Sacks, on her yahrzeit by Pauline Luntz Melvin Singer, by David, Jody, Jennifer, and Jillian Ginsberg Harold Snyder, by the Schehr family and Sylvia Rosenblatt Florence Szal, by Jenny Baker Alma Thiman, by Shirley Matz Henry Umansky, by Joan and Dr. Saul Gurney David Wions, by Jenny Baker Toby Alfred Wiseman, by Naomi and Larry Amsterdam Annie Zipper, on her yahrzeit by Margot Zipper Gershon Zipper, on his yahrzeit by Margot Zipper
REFUAH SH’LEMAH TO
Shoshana Cardin, by Elaine Mintzes Dr. Joy Silberg, by Community Life Services
of North Oaks
Chizuk Amuno Congregation Special Offerings IN HONOR OF
Chizuk Amuno Congregation, by Eric Chudow Chizuk Amuno Congregation, on Jeff chanting the
Ten Commandments by Pamela and Dr. Jeffrey Platt
IN MEMORY OF
Evelyn Altshular, by Colbert Matz Rosenfelt, Inc. Mona Himmelstein, by the Blavatt Glazer Cogan
Foundation, Inc
Mildred Hoffberger, on her yahrzeit by
LeRoy Hoffberger
IN MEMORY OF
Shirley Abramson, by Ann Berman; Robyn, Steven,
Gillian, and Jacob Blum; Cindy and Glenn Easton Harold Cohen, by Ann Berman; Robyn, Steven, Gillian, and Jacob Blum Arnold Cooper, by Ann Berman; Robyn, Steven, Gillian, and Jacob Blum; Hedy Goldstein and Nissa Weinberg Ruth Edelson, by Linda Perlin Gertrude Garshman, by Levin & Gann, PA; Steve Levin, Dr. Jill Baldinger, Julia Levin, and David Levin Harry Lerman, by Ann Berman Gennady Paskovatyy, by Robyn, Steven, Gillian, and Jacob Blum David Wions, by Robyn, Steven, Gillian, and Jacob Blum
REFUAH SH’LEMAH TO
Sima Abarbanel, by Hedy Goldstein and
Nissa Weinberg
Krieger Schechter Day School Special Offerings IN HONOR OF
Pam and Dr. Jeffrey Platt, on the birth of their
grandson, Naphtali Tzvi Platt, by Nancy and David Sall Dr. Moshe Shualy, for his lecture at the February CAC Brotherhood breakfast by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager Daniel Wise, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Barbara Abraham
IN MEMORY OF Harold Cohen, by Kathy and Bill Lay Arnold Cooper, by Amy Meyers Steinberg; Lisa and
Dr. Bradley Trattner Sandra Ruth Dean, by Ann Hanover Dr. Ralph Dolgoff, by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager; Janice and Michael Wallach Gertrude Garshman, by Rachael, Josh, Sam and Ben Abrams Estelle Keilson, by Dr. Anne and David Young Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Susan and Kenneth Bloom; Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager Reba Sapperstein, by Evelyn and Dr. Gary Brager
Inscribed Mahzor Lev Shalem IN HONOR OF
Ann and Gil Abramson, on their special birthdays by
Harriet and Alan Kanter
IN MEMORY OF
Ileen Dickman, by Anne Gulack; Sharon Rose
and family
Mona Himmelstein, by Sarah and David Hirshfeld Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Sandra Dzija and Andrew
Miller; Ina and Calvin Hamburger; Lynne, Marc, Judi, Jeff, and Shannon Komins; Dr. Mark Whitman
Goldsmith Museum IN MEMORY OF
Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Margery and
Michael Moranz
Minyan Breakfast Fund IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Ralph Dolgoff, by Elaine Fox; Betty and Bob
Krieger Schechter Day School Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OF
Evan Kosmides, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah by
Hedy Goldstein and Nissa Weinberg
Medalie; Marjorie Simon Morris Green, by Amy and Hugh Schwartz
Prayer Book Fund IN HONOR OF
Fran Glushakow Gould, for her participation with the
Mitzvah Corps by Elaine Hurwitz
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Tzedakah @ Chizuk Amuno IN MEMORY OF
Leonard Flax, by Linda and David Richman Isidor Frank, on his yahrzeit by Rose Frank Irving Gale, on his yahrzeit by Lorraine Raffel Malcolm Gordon, by Bette Miller Sherman Morris Green, by Natalie and Bernie Fish Lewis Penn, by Bette Miller Sherman Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Marjorie Simon Maurice Schreiber, on his yahrzeit by Francine and
Howard Reynolds
Rosenbloom Religious School IN HONOR OF
Albert Kishter, on his 101st birthday by Cindy and
Glenn Easton
Esther Ann Brown Adler Fund IN MEMORY OF
Harold Cohen, by Drs. Penny and Ron Silverman
and family
Arnold Cooper, by Drs. Penny and Ron Silverman
and family
Phyllis and Leonard Attman Music Fund IN MEMORY OF
Phyllis Wagner Brill, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Marcia Buxbaum, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Sandra Epstein, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Sylvia Francus, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Mona Himmelstein, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Gerald Katz, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Ralph L. Klein, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Ruthanne Kaufman; Anne
REFUAH SH’LEMAH TO
Liz Caplan, by Myra and Michael Gershen Nancy Levites, by Marlene and Bernie Gerber
I. Leon Glassgold Memorial Scholarship Fund IN MEMORY OF
Ileen Dickman, by Jackie Glassgold Malcolm Gordon, by Jackie Glassgold Lewis Penn, by Jackie Glassgold Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Jackie Glassgold
Lowell and Harriet Glazer Family Foundation Publication Fund IN MEMORY OF
Bernard Levitan, by Cindy and Glenn Easton
Martha B. Kayne Memorial Tikkun Olam Award Fund IN MEMORY OF
Alan Blatt, by Debbie and Dr. Seth Glassman Ralph Dolgoff, by Debbie and Dr. Seth Glassman Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Dr. Harold Gilbert Seymour Roth, by Debbie and Dr. Seth Glassman Dorothy Zenilman, by Debbie and
Dr. Seth Glassman
Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OF
Marlene Sussman and Stuart Aiken, on their
engagement by Dorothy Yankellow
IN MEMORY OF
and Steve King; Lynne and Larry Lichtig; the officers, board, and members of Temple Adath Yeshurun; Dorothy Rainess; Joan Rombro; Ruth and Don Shein; Judy and Phillip Simkin Amy Scherr, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Edgar P. Silver, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Seymour “Sy” Sussman, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman Dr. Irving Taylor, by Phyllis and Leonard Attman
Kenny, the beloved brother of David Pollack by
Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Endowment Fund IN MEMORY OF
Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Miriam, Irwin, Seth, and
Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Ruth Robbins, by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum
Minnie Garber and Rose Greenberg Scholarship Fund IN HONOR OF Mark Greenberg, with best wishes on his new
position by Sondra and Michael Greenberg
Louis Barry Gershen “Our Daily Bread” Fund IN HONOR OF
Chizuk Amuno volunteers, who prepped BBQ
Chicken for Our Daily Bread by Myra and Michael Gershen
IN MEMORY OF
Arnold Cooper, by Harriet and Richard Udell Canter Ivan Perlman, by Myra and Michael Gershen Reba Sapperstein, by Myra and Michael Gershen
Linda and Mark Levy Ileen Dickman, by Dorothy Yankellow Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Dorothy Yankellow Ruth Robbins, by Linda and Mark Levy
Barbara Leibowitz Lichter and Barry Leibowitz Pathways to Menschlekeit Fund IN MEMORY OF Adina Golob; Cheryl Snyderman
Arnold and Elke Neuburger Scholarship Fund IN MEMORY OF
Ruth Robbins, by Elke and Arnold Neuburger
Reznik-Frier Scholarship Fund IN MEMORY OF
Harold Cohen, by the Frier family Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by the Frier family; Paulette
and Jay Pollack; Dawn Reznik David Wions, by the Frier family
Paul D. Schneider Scholarship Fund IN MEMORY OF Ruth Freud, on her yahrzeit by Linda Freud
Dr. Howard Lee Silverman Fund IN MEMORY OF
David Wions, by Drs. Penny and Ron Silverman
and family
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Clergy Discretionary Fund
Tzedakah contributions to our clergy Discretionary Fund, as well as gifts received in honor, memory, or appreciation of life cycle occasions support charitable, cultural, and educational causes. Marina Bogin, in appreciation of Rabbi Ron Shulman
for officiating at the funeral of Gennadiy Paskovatyy Heather, Howard, Alexa, Allison and Michael Cohen,
in appreciation of Rabbi Ron Shulman for all his support on the loss of Harold Cohen Arlene Friedman and Barry Robbins, in appreciation of Rabbi Ron Shulman for co-officiating at the funeral of Ruth Robbins Elinda Hendin, Debbie Friedman and Tom Dickman,
in appreciation of Rabbi Ron Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Ileen Dickman Marcia Snyder and Maxine and Bernie Gordon and family, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for
officiating at the funeral of Harold Snyder
Marcia Snyder and Maxine and Bernie Gordon and family, in appreciation of Rabbi Wechsler for
her support
Harold Walter, in appreciation of Rabbi Wechsler for
honoring Ann Walter during the Torah Service Marina Bogin, in appreciation of Hazzan Perlman for his support In memory of the beloved father of Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, by Susan and
Michael Adess; Naomi and Larry Amsterdam; Sherry Blum; Susan and Harvey Cohen; Karen and Ed Ezrine; Miriam and Forrest Foss; Ellen and Dr. Joel Goldwasser; Harriet and Alan Kanter; Sam Lichter; Marsha and Dick Manekin; Florence Max; Elke and Arnold Neuburger; Rebecca and Gary Perlow; Audrey and Leslie Polt; Ilene and Alvin Powers; Lorraine and Earl Raffel; Linda and David Richman; the Schehr family; Susan and Steve Sklar; Drs. Sandra and Marvin Steingart; Amy Helsel and Jeremy Swerling; Harriet and Richard Udell; Donna and Bob Wolf; Dorothy Gold and Jim Wolf and family; Margot Zipper Marina Bogin, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy for his support Arlene Friedman and Barry Robbins, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy for co-officiating at the funeral of Ruth Robbins Elaine Hurwitz, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy Joan and Fred Magaziner, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy Lily and Dr. Warren Massouda, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy Gordon Salganik, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy Ruth and Jacob Silverman, in appreciation of Dr. Shualy Wallace Kleid, in memory of Bess Kleid on her yahrzeit Robin and Abram Kronsberg, in memory of Dr. Ralph Kronsberg Joan, Grant, Dora and Stan Ordman, in memory of Manuel Ordman
Non Profit Org. US Postage Paid Baltimore, MD Permit No. 544
8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org
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Celebrating with Sisterhood
Purim at Chizuk Amuno – Under the Big Top
Sisterhood celebrated Adar in style on February 28. Led by Sisterhood members, Shabbat services were moving and inspiring. Kudos to Ruthanne Kaufman and Naomi Amsterdam for their wonderful efforts to include “new and seasoned” members. That evening, more joy! Mordecai’s Diner Sock Hop was a treat – from the chocolate martinis to the soda floats and all the comfort food in between. (Thanks, Annie and crew!) DJ-spun tunes jarred memories of special times and special dances. Guests in their 50’s finery (and some extra hair as well) danced the night away. Special acknowledgement to Joy Katz and Patty Anbinder for creatively dressing up the room.
The best circus in town was at 8100 Stevenson Road this past Purim night. Jugglers, unicyclists, an aerialist, cotton candy, hot pretzels, balloon animals, and of course a few hamantaschen helped us celebrate Purim under the big top. We had lots of help celebrating in style with a special guest visit from Ravens’ mascot Poe, not to mention Batman, Elsa, and Elmo. Some may say that Chizuk Amuno is always the best circus in town, but last month it really was!
A Purim Seudah for Adult Learners
What better way is there to celebrate Purim day than with a Purim Seudah – a festive meal following the morning megillah reading?! Attendees of Rabbi Wechsler’s Thursday morning class, Boundaries in Jewish Tradition, celebrated a much belated Purim Seudah at her home following a snowed-out Purim. Newcomers are welcome to join our class any Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 8
C PR T Ra i n i n g Sunday, april 12 • 1 p.m.
for memberS of the Chizuk amuno Community S p on S o r e d b y C hi zuk amuno b rother h o o d
Taught by members of the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department No fee, however voluntary donations to PVFC would be greatly appreciated RSVP required: Richard Udell, pvfc3251@verizon.net by Tuesday, April 1. Richard also serves as an EMT with PVFD.
INTERVIEW OUTFITS UNLIMITED
IOU Clothing Drive SUNDAY, APR I L 19 • 9 A.M.-NOON Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women. Volunteers are needed to transport items.
Questions? Contact Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org. A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund
Sunday, April 19 • 4 p.m.
Featuring Hazzan Emanuel Perlman and Friends PRESENTING TIMELESS TOP 40 HITS
Chizuk Amuno SiSterhood’S Semi-AnnuAl
Shredding and eCycling Event Sunday, May 3, 9 a.m. - noon Chizuk Amuno Parking Lot
All electronic and paper material to be recycled—no landfills used.
I know I could get this job... if I only had a new suit to wear to the interview.
I know I could get this job... if I only had a new suit to wear to the interview.
I know I could get this job... if I only had a new suit to wear to the interview.
I know I could get this job... if I only had a new suit to wear to the interview.
I know I could get this job... if I only had a new suit to wear to the interview.
$10 for up to 5 bags/boxes of paper to be shredded; $10 for a trunk-full of electronic items. No HAZMATS, no light bulbs, no refrigerants. Flat panel TVs accepted at no charge. Older CRT TVs measuring 27” or less are $20; CRT TVs over 27” are $30. No wood and/or projection style TVs will be accepted. Used cell phones with charger will be donated to CHANA.
Questions? Please contact Marcia Scherr, 410/484-2480, or marcia@marciapscherrcpa.com ITEMS WE CAN RECYCLE: Audio Systems • Bicycles • Dishwashers • Electric Motors • Exercise Equipment • Flash Drive • Floppy Drives Hard Drive • Head Phones • Keyboards • Wires • PDA’s • Printers • Radios • Remote Controls Speakers • Typewriters • Webcams
Pesah @ Chizuk Amuno Siyyum B’khorim
Friday, April 3 • 7 a.m.
Siyyum B’khorim is a morning minyan and brief study session followed by a light breakfast, the last hametz meal before Passover. The breakfast is sponsored in part by a generous donation from Jack and Anne Needle and Lynne Komins and family, in loving memory of Warren Komins.
Kashering for Passover
CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION
PRE-PASSOVER TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY AGENCIES
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For detailed information about kashering your kitchen for Passover, please refer to the guide on our website, http:// bit.ly/PassoverPrep2015
Sisterhood Judaica Shop – For Your Last Minute Pesah Needs Remember to stop by the Judaica Shop for our afterPassover sale. We have surprises! And it’s not too early to shop for Mother’s Day! And while you’re shopping, remember – all of our profits benefit the Chizuk Amuno schools. HOURS: Sundays • 9:30-11:30 a.m., when RRS is in session Mondays and Wednesdays
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 - Wednesday, April 1 FOOD WISH LIST:
Beef stew, canned fruits, canned meats/tuna, canned vegetables, dish soap, disposable salt and pepper shakers, ketchup and mayonnaise, laundry detergent, macaroni and cheese, metal forks, napkins, paper lunch bags, pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, plastic baggies, plastic ware, rice, stove top stuffing, sugar, tea bags, toilet paper Monetary option: In lieu of food, monetary donations will be accepted and donated to kosher funds. Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno, Attn. Food Drive. For more information, call Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281 Please drop off your sealed, not-for-Passover food (or matzah) in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby and the Administrative Lobby. Please check expiration dates. A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. Fridays • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Questions can be directed to Anne, 410-303-7716, or Edna, 410-653-3495.
Got a Fridge?
We hope you’ll take this center insert and post it as a reminder of our upcoming programs.
Save the Date Sale of Hametz
Hametz may be sold by completing this form by 10 a.m. Friday morning, April 3, 2015. Hametz that is sold reverts to your ownership when Pesah is concluded on Saturday evening, April 11, 2015. I/We hereby authorize Dr. Moshe Shualy as the agent of Chizuk Amuno Congregation to use the enclosed contribution in part to symbolically sell all leaven (hametz) in my/our possession. The remainder of my/our contribution will be set aside as tzedakah for Ma’ot Hittim. Signature and date Address and city
144th Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 7 Chizuk Amuno Congregation
8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org Office • 410-486-6400 Fax • 410-486-4050 E-mail • info@chizukamuno.org Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Krieger Schechter Day School Rosenbloom Religious School Stulman Center for Adult Learning
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