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Remembering the Victims, Honoring the Survivors
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t was not until I was in high school that I realized that I, too, had lost family in the Holocaust. I remember, years after grandma died, sitting at the kitchen table with my folks and going through a large box of family photos. Very few of the people in those photos were identified. So, with pen in hand, I wrote on the backs the names of those pictured on the fronts. But there were many people, often in group shots, that neither mom nor dad could recognize.
“Those are all photos of grandma’s family in Europe,” mom said. “They were all killed in the Holocaust. It’s a shame that we didn’t write down the names when Bubie was still alive. She could have identified them all. It’s too late now.” I think about that story a lot. I also remember 20 years ago when Steven Spielberg received the Oscar for Best Picture for Schindler’s List. In his acceptance speech he told his audience of millions of people around the globe that there were 350,000 survivors of the Holocaust still alive, and he implored educators to use them while there was still time, to listen to what they have to say. I wonder how many are still with us?
“We the Jewish People” - A New Shabbat Celebration “And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” —Ezekiel 36:26 Friday, December 20 • 7:30 p.m. Woven into the prayer and song of our service, we’ll celebrate our personal Jewish values and shared meanings as members of the Jewish people.We’ll sing and enjoy an upbeat Shabbat service with family and friends. Have you attended New Shabbat? The crowds are a growing mix of all ages. The music is lively and accessible. The sound of our voices together in prayer is stirring. Join our popular and contemporary Friday night service with guitar music and a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection.
Adults, school families, and friends of all ages – all are welcome to celebrate with Rabbi Shulman and Leslie Pomerantz in our New Shabbat service each month. New Shabbat Dinner Friday, December 20 • 6:30 p.m. Join us before our New Shabbat service for an informal, lovely Shabbat Dinner. We’ll enjoy the table rituals and spirit of Shabbat as well as each other’s company before the service begins. RSVP to the synagogue office by Thursday, December 12 with a check made payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation. The cost for dinner is $20 for adults and $12 for children under the age of 12.
Shabbat Getaway Saturday, December 14 Activities are planned at Chizuk Amuno throughout the day for every age. Stay all day or drop in as your schedule allows.
For a complete listing of activities or to RSVP for the Seudah Shlishit (by December 6), please visit the December 14 calendar listing at www.chizukamuno.org. Donations and sponsorships are appreciated.
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THE SURVIVORS We have now begun to document the names of both victims and survivors of the Holocaust who have a Chizuk Amuno connection. All members of our community have received a letter from me discussing the project, and requesting that those who have such information complete the data forms and return them to us. The forms are also available online at bit.ly/cac-zachor. We will honor our survivors on the 8th day of Pesah, Tuesday, April 22. Among these survivors is one who was on Schindler’s list, and one who is a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto. Please save that date now.
Rabbi Shulman’s Sabbatical
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oward the end of December, Rabbi Ron Shulman will begin a three-month Sabbatical. In synagogues across the country, it is common for rabbis who have served a congregation for a continuous period of time to take a sabbatical, which provides the opportunity to engage in activities that a very busy schedule often prevents - such as extended study, writing, spiritual reflection, and personal renewal. A rabbinic sabbatical not only provides benefits to the rabbi, but ultimately to the congregation as well. When renewing Rabbi Shulman’s contract in 2008, the Board of Trustees offered Rabbi Shulman this opportunity during these winter months of 2013-14, his 10th year as our Senior Rabbi. Rabbi Shulman will return full time when Purim arrives in March. During Rabbi Shulman’s sabbatical, Rabbis Debi Wechsler and Paul Schneider, along with Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, will officiate at services and lifecycle events, and provide pastoral care, as always. Grateful for his leadership over the past decade, and looking forward to many more years, we are pleased that this sabbatical will provide him with a well-deserved opportunity to focus on projects important to him. We wish him and Robin a pleasant and fulfilling sabbatical.
Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk Amuno Adopt-A-Road
Knit One, Learn Too
New! Art with Heart
Operation Welcome Home Maryland
Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, December 8 (rain date: December 15). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422. Come join with Chizuk Amuno in volunteering at Art with A Heart. We will be doing hands on art activities to help this vibrant agency in reaching out to the Baltimore Community. Art with a Heart’s mission is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. Art with a Heart brings its visual art programs to abused, neglected, and abandoned children; homeless people; battered women and their children; pregnant adolescents; mentally and physically disabled adults; low-income senior citizens; elementary, middle, and high school students; youth in after-school programs; and children receiving long-term health care. Upcoming dates: Sundays, January 12 and March 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Carpooling will be available from the Chizuk Amuno parking lot at 1 p.m. To register and for driving directions please contact Miriam Foss.
Community Mitzvah Day
Wednesday, December 25 Join more than 1,000 volunteers for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s Community Mitzvah Day! This community wide day-of-service brings volunteers together to assemble 1,500 Winter Care Packages filled with essentials for the needy, visit senior facilities and hospitals, prepare meals for shelters, host impactful volunteer activities in more than 15 off-site locations, and so much more. Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Krieger Schechter Day School, Rosenbloom Religious School, and Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center are all partnering organizations. Registration is now open and service projects are available on a first-come first-served basis. There is something for everyone! For more information, to register, and to join in the fun, visit www.jvcbaltimore.org.
Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests
If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden
We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise, and dedication. The garden truly looks beautiful and is a special space for study, prayer, socializing, and reflection. To sign up for planting and weeding, please contact Allen Brown, 410/363-3605 or abrown86@verizon.net. Thanks to Allen Brown for the beautiful autumn plantings and to Shari Kaplan for planting the beautiful autumn pots.
We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and Baltimore. Each session includes study and discussion. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. We meet from 2-3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, led by Miriam Foss and Judy Meltzer. Upcoming dates: December 18, January 15, and February 19.
Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact, Rabbi Wechsler at dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages. Many thanks for all those who generously donated candy for the goodie bags that all returning soldiers receive upon arrival at BWI. Special thanks to Linda Freud for delivering the many bags to Operation Welcome Home. Todah rabbah to those who greeted our returning troops in November: Allan Senker (leader), Linda Freud, Joan Gottlieb, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Larry Lichtig, Lynne Lichtig, Hazel Radowsky, Matthew Senker, Judi Shulman, and Marvin Steingart
Our Daily Bread
Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, December 29 (Sisterhood) and January 26. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.
Todah Rabbah to those who cooked and served in November: Beth Blumberg, Mollie Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Stacy Cohen, Garth Gestenblith, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Margi Hoffman, Joy Katz, Janice Perlman, Jacob Rapkin, Lorren Rapkin, Nancy Safferman, Sheila Sandbank, Marcia Scherr, Frada Wall, and Marsha Yoffe
Caregivers’ Support Session Tuesday, December 10 • 12:15-2:15 p.m. Led by Lou Jacobs, LCSW-C This facilitated interactive conversation will cover some of the ups and downs faced by those charged with caring for loved ones. The group will explore issues common to participants’ experiences, and discuss, in a supportive environment, useful strategies that care-givers have found for self-care. Free and open to the community. Lunch will be served. This program made possible by the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Service Initiative.
BBQ Chicken Preparation for Our Daily Bread
Monday, January 27 We invite you to join Chef Annie Hood in preparing large quantities of BBQ chicken for the guests at Our Daily Bread. There will be two shifts: 3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. We also are in need of volunteers for clean-up and to load the van. Each shift needs 10 volunteers. Dinner will be provided for all participants. We will take a special study break with Rabbi Wechsler at 5 p.m. RSVP to Miriam Foss. Program made possible by the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund and the Louis Barry Gershen “Our Daily Bread” Fund
Todah Rabbah to those who served in October: Jenny Baker (leader), Barbara Cohen, Lily Massouda, Warren Massouda, and Marvin Steingart
We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.
Paul’s Place Women’s Listening Circle
For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.
Help a listening circle for women at Paul’s Place’s. The circle is facilitated by Barbara Sugarman Grochal. Participants share experiences, listen to one another, and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Our next group will take place on Tuesday, January 14 from 1-2 p.m. Rides are available from the Chizuk Amuno parking lot. For more information or to volunteer, contact Barbara Grochal, 410/484-0544 or bgrochal@gmail.com.
Ronald McDonald House
Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home-cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesdays, January 15 and February 19. Please contact Miriam Foss to volunteer.
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Judaica Shop Hours
Hanukkah Special: All Jewelry made in Israel 20% off through December 6.
Sunday ~ 9:15-11:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-6 p.m. Friday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon Or shop “buy” appointment: call Anne King, 410/303-7716 or 410/484-5813, or Edna Crystal 410/653-3495.
Milestones in Our Community
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. DECEMBER 7 Zachary Moshe Zaiman Zecharya son of Heller and Dr. Ari Zaiman
DECEMBER 14 Roman Jacob Wolff Moshe son of Wendy and Marc Wolff
DECEMBER 21 Joshua Eli Silber Yehoshua Eili son of Ruth and Dr. Harry Silber JANUARY 4 Mackenzie Jenna Wachs Rivka Sarah and Spencer Ryan Wachs Shlomo daughter and son of Melissa and Kevin Wachs
Births
We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren. Dylan Jax Attman, son of Alissa and Keith Attman, grandson of Stephanie and Ronald Attman, and great-grandson of Edward Attman Eilah Sybil Chait, daughter of Tara and Michael Chait and granddaughter of Vivian and Philip Chait Jonah Aaron Hodes, son of Dr. Anna Grossberg and Jacob Hodes Oscar Gabriel and Emerson Abraham Sohn, sons of Rachel and Bradford Sohn and grandsons of Judy and Dr. Robert Schwartz Tucker Reid Steller, son of Rebecca and Michael Steller, grandson of Shellye and Steve Gilden and Sherry and Jeffrey Neuman, and great-grandson of Phyllis and Leonard Attman and Ceil and David Neuman Ayla Rose Zimmerman, daughter of Shelley and Garrett Zimmerman and granddaughter of Janice and Norris Brodsky
Birthdays
We wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who each celebrate a birthday milestone this month. Ina Caplan Herbert Koppel Gertrude Posner
Engagements
We congratulate this couple and their families as we wish them much happiness. Ted Avi Gerstenblith, son of Miriam and Dr. Jay Gerstenblith and grandson of Helen and Dr. Herman Lewis and Evelyn Gerstenblith and the late Dr. Theodore Gerstenblith, to Shira Zeliger
Weddings
We congratulate the following couples and their families as we wish them much happiness. Adam Omansky, son of Tanna and Louis Omansky, to Dr. Erika Kahan Alexandra J. Piltch to Justin Katz
In Loving Memory
In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Doris H. Cohen, mother of Phyllis B. Cohen Col. Irvin I. Klein, husband of Ethel Klein and father of Sally Glick, Barry Klein, Paul Klein, Phyllis Klein and Michele Silver We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Stephen M. Fishbein, on the loss of his mother, Rita Fishbein Dr. Arthur Harrow, on the loss of his father, Lee Harrow Dr. Karen Jacobs, on the loss of her father, Dr. Alvin Exler Phillip Schimberg, on the loss of his brother, Richard Schimberg As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.
Mazal Tov to:
Jacob Hodes, for being included in the Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, for his performance at the interfaith “Concert of Praise” celebrating National Bible Week at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Dr. Antony Rosen, on being named the Vice Dean of Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Roy Ziegelstein, on receiving the Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Rededication to Principle: Scholarship Funds Available for Summer Camp It is a source of great pride to our congregation that If your child will be attending one of these programs, Hanukkah and so many of our youngsters spend their summers at and you are in need of scholarship assistance, please Public Service Ramah Camps, on USY programs, and on other Israel be in touch with Rabbi Wechsler. The deadline for Monday, December 2, 11 a.m.
Mordchai Shualy will speak about his experience in the Peace Corp in Africa.
Richard Tucker: A Centennial Tribute
Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m.
Presented by Ken Meltzer, “Insider” and Program Annotator, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra • No fee 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great American tenor Richard Tucker. This lecture will celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Tucker, illustrated by numerous rare audio and video recordings.
experiences. We are grateful to our donors who have established the following endowment funds, helping to provide scholarships to our students to assist them in attending these programs. • Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund • Goldner Ramah Scholarship Fund • Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund • Ann and Sam Kahan Jewish Learning Experience Fund • Irene and Bernard Siegel Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund • Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund 3
application (based on the deadlines for your child’s program) is Friday, January 3.
It’s Time to Schedule Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah
If you are a member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation whose child will turn 13 in 2016 and does not attend Rosenbloom Religious School or Krieger Schechter Day School, please notify Marci Scher in the synagogue office, ext. 223. Dates for 2016 B’nei Mitzvah are currently being scheduled.
Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org
Synagogue Office 410/486-6400 Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050 Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.org Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642 Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640 Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641 Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055
OFFICERS
President Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.org First Vice President Dr. Andrew J. Miller, 1stvp@chizukamuno.org Vice President Jason A. Blavatt Vice President Sandra Moffet Secretary Michelle Hettleman Treasurer Louis E. Sapperstein Assistant Treasurer Stephen Pomerantz, MD
S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Paul D. Schneider x226 Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.org Dr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org
Executive Director Glenn S. Easton | x224 | geaston@chizukamuno.org Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F
Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org Controller Rick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org
Schedule of Shabbat Services Each Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community. This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family. Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. most Shabbat mornings, except holiday weekends.
December 20/21 | Tevet 17/18 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: SH’MOT, EXODUS 1:1-6:1 Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Silber Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon No Family Service
9:15 a.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:14 p.m.
December 27/28 | Tevet 24/25 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: VA-ERA, EXODUS 6:2-9:35 Rabbi Schneider’s Sermon No Family Service
9:15 a.m.
DECEMBER 2013 | Tevet 5774
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:18 p.m.
December 6/7 | Tevet 3/4
January 3/4 | Shevat 2/3
Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted: Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah: refer to weekly Shabbat schedules
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-YIGGASH, GENESIS 44:18-47:27 Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Zaiman Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon No Family Service
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: BO, EXODUS 10:1-13:16 B’nei Mitzvah of Mackenzie Wachs and Spencer Wachs Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon No Family Service
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:10 p.m.
December 13/14 | Tevet 10/11 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Getaway Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: VA-Y’HI, GENESIS 47:28-50:26 Bar Mitzvah of Roman Wolff Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon New Shabbat A.M. Service Family Service Torah for Tots Simhat Shabbat Alumni Teen Minyan Kiddush Luncheon Shabbat Getaway Minhah Shabbat Getaway Seudat Shlishit RSVP Required Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Community Havdalah
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9:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:24 p.m.
Candle Lighting December 6
4:25 p.m.
December 13
4:26 p.m.
December 20
4:28 p.m.
December 27
4:32 p.m.
January 3
4:38 p.m.
Alumni Minyan
Shabbat, December 14, 10:30 a.m.
Please join us for this service for high school graduates of both Rosenbloom Religious School and Krieger Schechter Day School. This service will be student-led and will feature remarks by RRS graduate, Katie David, and KSDS graduate, Mordchai Shualy.
A Message from Mark Neustadt
Chair, KSDS Board hen I walk through the halls at Chizuk Amuno, I often run into one of the many, talented teachers from KSDS. “How are your children doing?” they ask. And, of course I answer – my daughter has now graduated college and is involved in an important Baltimore-based community project. My son is thriving as a college sophomore. What I can’t say often enough is, “If it weren’t for you – if it weren’t for your talent, love and devotion – they would not be the young adults they are today and I would not be such a proud parent.” As someone who entrusted my children at critical points in their educational and spiritual path first to GECEC and then to KSDS, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the community that builds and sustains these wonderful institutions. I am honored to be able to repay this debt in part by serving as Chair of the KSDS board. The KSDS winter open house is coming up soon – Thursday, December 12. If you have young children, I invite you the learn more about our wonderful school. If you have friends or relatives with young children, please spread the word. Time passes so quickly. Someday soon, these young children too will be off to college. An investment in KSDS is one of the best ways of preparing them for that future.
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Accepting Credit for Tzedakah
Chizuk Amuno is now accepting credit card payments for tribute gifts and annual campaign gifts. Tribute gifts made in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation are a meaningful way to acknowledge occasions and milestones while supporting Chizuk Amuno Congregation or one of our schools. Annual Appeal dollars provide essential resources that enable the congregation and schools to operate effectively and flourish. You may use your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) when calling the synagogue office or online by going to www.chizukamuno.org/giving.
Recognizing Your Gifts
Bimah Flowers, Perpetual Memorials, and Terumot HaKodesh–Tribute Gifts and Discretionary Fund– can be found in the “Giving” section of the Chizuk Amuno website, www.chizukamuno.org. Hard copies of the Bimah Flowers and Perpetual Memorials lists can be found on the table as you enter the Sanctuary.
New Shabbat A.M.
December 14, 10 a.m. Rabbi Shulman leads this concise, joyous and reflective service during which we pray and sing – accompanied on the guitar by Charlee Sterling – talk personally, read and study Torah, using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection. New Shabbat A.M. is an intimate setting for Shabbat prayer responding to three religious needs: a shorter, intimate service that honors Jewish tradition but also recognizes the nature of our lives today; an environment that helps us to participate easily, grow our skills, and feel comfortable; and an opportunity to explore with others our questions and thoughts about Judaism and religion, about our lives, our values, and our world. New Shabbat A.M. seeks to facilitate personal prayer. Please join us.
Keep Busy with Brotherhood in December
• Tuesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood will be represented at the Hanukkah candle lighting at Laser Lights II. • Sunday, December 15, 9:15 a.m. Brotherhood Minyan, followed by a Breakfast and Speaker co-sponsored by the Israel Engagement Committee at 10 a.m. The Lost Tribe: Discovering the Jews of Ethiopia. Speaker Matt Freedman, an Associate Vice President of JFNA, has traveled to Ethiopia six times and accompanied Ethiopian Jews making aliyah. Matt will share the remarkable story of the aliyah from Ethiopia. This program is open to everyone at no charge. RSVP to Ellen Friedman, efriedman@ksds.edu, so that we can plan for breakfast. • Wednesday, December 25 Brotherhood Movie Night ~ Watch for details on the location, times, costs, etc. If you are a male CAC congregant and have not yet become a Brotherhood member, please join now. Contact Marvin Spector at marvjudy@hotmail.com. If you are a Brotherhood member, be sure to attend the various events.
Pub Night
Saturday, January 25, 7 p.m. Sisterhood and Brotherhood are joining forces to bring us a Pub Night. What a great way to share some warmth and lightness in the midst of winter! Light fare, pub beverages, and three bands. Babysitting will be offered. How about participating on the planning committee? $18/person in advance; $22/person at the door. For more information, please contact Ruth Silber, 410/2188545 or baberuthe@comcast.net. Details to follow.
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Ramah Shabbat Dinner and Services
Friday, December 13, 6 p.m. Are you curious about Ramah? Did you have a great time at Ramah last year and can’t wait to return? Are you the parent of a Ramahnik? Are you a former Ramahnik? Are you excited for a spirited and communal Shabbat experience? Join Rabbi Joel Seltzer and Michelle Sugarman, Director and Assistant Director of Camp Ramah in the Poconos, and past, current, and future Ramahniks for a wonderful night of davenen, learning, eating, and Ramah Ruah! Price/meal: Adults $18; Children 12 and under $12 RSVP by Monday, December 2 • Checks should be made payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation and returned to the Chizuk Amuno Congregation Education Center. For more information, contact Nancy Hudes, nancyhudes@gmail.com or 410/382-2686.
Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders!
Upcoming Kadima Events Middle School Youth Group • Saturday night, January 4 Kadima Saturday Night Live • Sunday afternoon, January 26 Kadima Laser Tag Plus lots of middle school activities and services at our Shabbat Getaway on December 14! For more information contact Zack at zkaye@chizukamuno.org.
Chizzie College Students Come see your old Chizzie friends and let Rabbi Wechsler buy you a cup of coffee or tea. Stop by Starbucks in the Quarry on Thursday, January 2 between 2 and 3:30 p.m. RSVP to dwechsler@ chizukamuno.org.
Club Hatikvah
New Date, New Entertainment On December 15, join Club Hatikvah, Chizuk Amuno’s “Over 50” group, for a delicious dinner with friends followed by “Two For The Show” featuring Paula Rehr and Tom Kowalski, who will regale us with popular songs and Broadway show tunes. Reservation forms are available in the carousels in the Administrative Lobby and near the Hoffberger Chapel. Questions: Call Norma Surosky, 410/653-0484.
Parenting as Spiritual Practice
Thursdays, 8:05-8:50 a.m. • December 12, 19 Join Rabbi Debi Wechsler for these last two classes. RSVP: Judy Simkin, jsimkin@chizukamuno.org or ext. 232.
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Leave a legacy at Chizuk Amuno –
Purchase an inscribed tribute brick on Chizuk Amuno’s Pathway to Faith. As we reconstruct the pathway at the Hoffberger Chapel entrance, over 300 bricks will be available for dedication. You can honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a milestone or lifecycle event. We are now accepting orders for the second section of bricks. • $250 per brick for up to four lines of text, 15 characters per line • Package options available Purchase a brick online using a credit card. For more information contact Judy Schwartz, curlyfour@gmail.com, or the Chizuk Amuno Advancement Office, lfreedman@chizukamuno.org, 410/824-2054.
Sponsored in loving memory of Daniel Joseph Siegel and in recognition of Daniel’s Sparks of Change Foundation
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