THIS MONTH HaHodesh
AT CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION AND SCHOOLS Engaging Jewish Life & Learning AUGUST 2017 | Av / Elul 5777
Shabbat Mornings August 5 & 12 9:15 a.m.
RABBI’S COLUMN As I embrace the opportunity to serve as your Transitional Senior Rabbi over the next year, I am RABBI DEBI WECHSLER reaching out to each of you for support and assistance. Many of you have been so kind as to reach out to me and offer to be helpful in any way I, and the congregation, might need. I am very grateful for those offers and look forward to calling on you to share your special talents, your leadership, your ideas, and your presence. If you were to ask what our greatest need is right now I would say: You. This is your synagogue. Our greatest need is for you to work on behalf of our beloved community. You have already committed yourself to being of benefit to the community by joining, by sending your children here to receive a Jewish education, and by being present. I am asking you to take that one step further and be an active, passionate, joyful, positive member of our Chizuk Amuno community. We need you to be a worker bee. Call or email me to say that you would like to help with synagogue or school programming. Offer to call members to wish them Happy New Year. Volunteer to host new members for Shabbat dinner. Organize a group of friends to plan a synagogue social event. Our needs are unlimited but luckily, the power and strength of our community is as well. Continued on Page 2
Krieger auditorium During Summer Shul everyone is encouraged to dress casually and appropriately, for Shabbat Services. Families and friends, adults and children are most welcome to share in the warm mood of Summer Shul. 9:15 a.m. - Synagogue members lead our services, read Torah, and deliver Divrei Torah, supported by Rabbi Wechsler, Rabbi Schneider, Hazzan Perlman and Dr. Shualy. Our speakers are young men and women from Rosenbloom Religious School and Krieger Schechter Day School who grew up in the congregation. August 5 August 12
VaEtchanan/Nahamu Eikev
N icole Talor Ariella Foss
“Brighton Beach Memoirs” Tuesday, August 22 (at Sundown)
Raindate August 23 FREE & Open to the Community
Welcome to our Bar/Bat Mitzvah Year celebration of the Judy Meltzer “Cinema Under the Stars” Film Festival. On Tuesday evening, August 22 at sundown, we will present “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” a Neil Simon classic, coming-of-age comedy film set in Brooklyn, New York in 1937 amidst the Great Depression. Eugene Morris Jerome, a PolishJewish American teenager, searches for identity as he tries to deal with his family. Enjoy an evening of laughs, refreshments, and an outdoor film. Sponsored by the Judy Meltzer Cinema Under the Stars Fund
ENGAGE IN PRAYER Schedule of weekly shabbat services Erev Shabbat, Friday Evenings 6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat - Gather to greet each other. 6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat - Welcoming Shabbat with song & prayer.
Shabbat Mornings 9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Services – Celebrating Shabbat in community with prayer, inspiration, Torah Study, & personal milestones.
AUGUST 4/5 / AV 12/13 Candle Lighting.........................Friday 7:57 p.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-ETHANNAN/ NAHUMU D’var Torah by Nicole Talor Study Session .......................................6:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ......................................7:45 p.m. Havdalah ................................................8:41 p.m.
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5778 selihot Saturday, September 16, 9 p.m.
August 11/12/ Av 19/20 Candle Lighting: ....................Friday 7:49 p.m. TORAH PORTION: EIKEV D’var Torah by Ariella Foss Family Service .....................................10:30 a.m. Shabbat Study Session ......................6:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv .................................. 7:30 p.m. Havdalah .............................................8:33 p.m.
Family Selihot Service (K-6) Sunday, September 17, 10:30 a.m.
rosh hashanAh Erev - Wednesday, September 20 First Day - Thursday, September 21 Second Day - Friday, September 22
August 18/19 /Av 26/27
Yom kippur
Candle Lighting: ....................Friday 7:40 p.m. TORAH PORTION: R’EIH Blanche Brody becomes Bat Mitzvah Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Shabbat Study Session ......................6:15 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ................................... 7:15 p.m. Havdalah .............................................8:23 p.m.
Kol Nidre, Erev - Friday, September 29 Yom Kippur - Saturday, September 30
August 25/26 / Elul 3/4 Candle Lighting: .....................Friday 7:30 p.m. TORAH PORTION: NITZAVIM VA-YEILEKH Ezra Medina becomes Bar Mitzvah Family Service .....................................10:30 a.m. Shabbat Study Session .......................6:15 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ................................... 7:15 p.m. Havdalah ..............................................8:13 p.m.
UPCOMING TOT ShabbatS Fridays, September 1 & 15, 9:15 a.m. Bring your infants and toddlers to an interactive Tot Shabbat. Join Melissa Berman, Chizuk’s Young Families Coordinator, for songs, puppets, stories and more in the Goldsmith Music Room. No RSVP Required. Contact Melissa Berman at mberman@chizukamuno.org Page 2
Please view our High Holy Day Guide on our website for service times www.chizukamuno.org/jewish-life/ holidays/
Friendly Hosts & Greeters Needed! We need volunteers to serve as hosts for services during the year, both Shabbat and High Holy Days, and as hallway greeters. Please help us greet our congregations and guests warmly. For further questions, please contact Sheila Sandbank at grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410-484-5016, Fran Glushakow Gould, franny1912@ yahoo.com or 443-691-0133, or the Synagogue front office at 410-486-6400.
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The other major area in which I require your assistance is this - We are a large congregation and I want to be there for each of you when needed. However, I require your help to do this. I ask you to please contact me by phone, email or in person whenever you have a situation that requires my help or attention or if you know of another member of our Chizuk Amuno community that could use some support. I will be my own voice, but I am asking you to be my extended eyes and ears. With your help I can address so many more pastoral membership issues that arise through the year. Next month in both the HaHodesh and the upcoming Program Guide I’ll share my thoughts about the coming year, especially plans and programs ahead. I look forward to partnering with you in the year ahead.
Our Sanctuary is equipped with an audio assistance system to aid in hearing our services. Please see an usher or security guard for a headset.
An empty place at the table - coping with loss during the holidays Wednesday, August 30, 7 p.m. Facilitated by Rachael Schultz Abrams, Bereavement Specialist, Jewish Community Services Family gatherings can be painful for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Join us for help in finding support and comfort during the holidays. Chizuk Amuno members free; nonmembers $5. Contact Cheryl Snyderman to register.
engage in Congregational LIFE STAFF ANNIVERSARIES
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Shabbat at camp has a certain feeling, a ruach (spirit) that comes from being out in nature, surrounded by friends, and singing together. On June 30th we brought some of that ruach to Chizuk Amuno as we enjoyed a camp style Shabbat to kick off our summer. Rabbi Wechsler and Leslie Pomerantz led us in a Shabbat walk out to the Rosenbloom Amphitheater and then in welcoming Shabbat with song, prayer, and reflection.
Staff longevity has a major impact on the culture, success, and accomplishments of any organization. Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Schools is blessed to have many longterm staff members. At the end of each year, we honor staff members celebrating their 10th, 18th, 25th, and 36th anniversaries with the congregation and schools at our annual Summer Staff Luncheon. Our synagogue staff members celebrating anniversaries include Dawn Reznik and Annie Hood for 10 years, Cheryl Snyderman and Rabbi Debi Wechsler for 18 years, and Wade Smith approaching 25 years. (Winston Williams still hold the longevity lead beginning his 44th year with the congregation. Our schools have numerous faculty and staff members celebrating anniversaries including Joe Vrzalik and Nissa Weinberg celebrating 10 years and a large group celebrating 18 years including Nancy Muser, Mike Foxwell, Howard Richmond, Amanda Levine, Vered Nusinov, Yael Turkel and Orly Purrio, and celebrating 25 years, Bracha Lang and Tzeira Minka. Representing a remarkable 180 years of service to our schools, we wish the following a long, healthy, and fulfilling retirement: Daniela Eyal, Brina Pintzuk, Rita Plaut, Michal Reichman, and Dafna Tasch. Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools is indeed blessed to have long-term, dedicated staff and family members.
Annual Appeal Campaign
We are looking forward to two upcoming events at the Rosenbloom Amphitheater. Friday, September 1, 6 p.m. Musical Shabbat with Hazzan Perlman Saturday September 9 Camp Havdalah with S’mores and Singing with Sam our song leader
Each year, as the High Holy Days approach, we take time to count our blessings, review the year that is coming to a close, and join in prayer with our community for a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead. That is what we should be doing on our sacred space. And so, once again, we will not be asking you for your annual appeal gift to our synagogue from the pulpit during our prayers. We hope, instead, we will be able to just say “thank you,” for the generous response to our campaign requests which you will receive this summer. We are truly blessed with the extraordinary generosity of so many of our members in response to our annual appeal, and, for this support without which we simply could not continue, we are extremely grateful.
Only two more weeks of Summer Shul left. Here is what one congregant wrote after the first week, “What a beautiful morning, the warmth, the closeness, the delightful young woman who gave the sermon and the beautiful singing made this morning the best. Can we do this forever!?”
This year, as we rebuild and renew our vision, and add new leadership to our synagogue community, I hope we can count on each and every one of you! Every single gift matters! Every single member of Chizuk Amuno, every parent or grandparent of a child in one of our schools, every single one of us matters, and every single dollar we contribute makes a difference! Please join us in our goal to reach 100% participation!
Come join us for these very special summer services in the Krieger Auditorium, August 5 and 12 at 9:15 a.m.
Beth Goldsmith, Vice President for Development
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CAMP VISITING DAY
On Thursday, June 29th, Dr. Blum and Rabbi Seltzer visited Camp Ramah in the Poconos. On the long drive up to camp, Rabbi Seltzer reflected on his own experience as a staff member and how much Ramah had contributed to his development as a Jew. Rabbi Seltzer had the opportunity to develop leadership and programming skills which have become invaluable in his work in Jewish education today. Ramah provided him with the opportunity to work, to learn, and to form relationships with rabbis, scholars, Jewish artists, Israelis, as well as other peers who shared his interests. Even today, some of his closest friends date back to his Ramah friends. Like Tony award winner Ben Platt (starring in Dear Evan Hansen) and Cassie Levy (who will appear as Elsa in Frozen on Broadway), Ramah introduced Rabbi Seltzer to some of his favorite Hebrew songs. Once Dr. Blum and Rabbi Seltzer arrived at Camp, they saw their students enjoying their various activities. It didn't take long to feel like camp counselor again: bread zooming across the table, the familiar drone of Hebrew announcements, swim instruction, rehearsals for the Hebrew play, and hanging out with friends. These Ramah campers were just beginning their summer. They have so much to look forward to and they will have so much to look back on: Personal growth, Jewish knowledge and practice, newly acquired skills and talents, strong friendships and an allegiance to Ramah that will last throughout their lives.
Achshav Stands For Israel On Sunday, June 4, our 9th grade Achshav students traveled to New York City to join the thousands of people who showed their support for Israel during the annual Celebrate Israel Parade. This year’s theme was “Celebrate Israel All Together.” The parade also recognized 50 years of the reunification of Jerusalem. Participating in the Israel Parade has become an Achshav tradition. In fact, the parade becomes a marker for the students to begin counting down to their class trip to Israel which takes place during the winter vacation of their 10th grade year. Achshav student Danielle Garten collaborated with her classmates to design an original T-shirt announcing the trip which the students wore with pride as they danced in the streets demonstrating their love and support for Israel. The back of the T-shirt read: Adventure Awaits! Coming soon: December 2017. As the students left the parade, one of them enthusiastically exclaimed, “only 200 more days till we leave for Israel!” Page 4
Rabbi Moshe Schwartz and fellow PA members and teachers visited Krieger Schechter Day School students at Camps Airy and Louise.
SUMMER FUN! Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, Summer of 1,000 Smiles provides summer fun for children through creative and stimulating age appropriate activities. Our campers spend time on the playground, enjoying nature, water play activities, cooking, books, music, science and themed crafts. Special theme weeks include Fun in the Sun, Teddy Bear Picnic, America the Beautiful, Life in the Pond, Rainbow Science, Bear Hunt, Movin’ & Grovin’ and Let’s have S’more! Our week would not be complete without Shabbat. Every Friday we gather in our tye dye camp shirts for singing, dancing, Barahot, pizza lunch and of course Challah!
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TEN Key Benefits of Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center
1. You become naturally immersed in an amazing Jewish community 2. We are all about honing and molding the holistic child, which will eventually form the basis of their lifelong journey: building a strong foundation for a child’s emotional, social, physical, academic and spiritual development. 3. We take advantage of the children being “learning sponges”; every new experience, every new word they learn, every new activity they are exposed to, is an investment in their future. 4. Socialization with people other than your family in a safe environment is an essential part of development. We understand that it is important to introduce children to other children and support their transition into their own friendship groups. 5. Our trained early childhood professionals have the children’s best interests at heart when teaching the concept of Cooperation: learning how to share, collaborate and persevere. 6. Patience: Every day as adults, we encounter situations where our patience is tested. We give the children opportunities to be involved in an abundance of social experiences, where they can explore and practice. Children are learning to develop their patience and learn to wait for their turn by playing games, waiting in line for the monkey bars, sharing a toy or even the teacher and a friend.
7. Enthusiasm for Lifelong Learning: Activities and lessons are taught in a fun and exciting way that encourages children to be effective learners. Love of learning takes root in preschool. 8. Resilience: We help create a consistent, secure and fair social environment with clear expectations and predictable consequences. Children can develop skills in managing themselves and their emotions. 9. Parents will always be the most important influence on your child’s early years, but introducing them to Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center demonstrates that you value their learning and education. We are role models! 10. Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center is so much more than playing. While the basic educational benefits of preschool are tangible, the advances your children will achieve towards becoming well-rounded individuals are invaluable.
Michelle Gold Director of Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center of Chizuk Amuno Congregation Don’t let your child miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! Contact Michelle at mgold@chizukamuno.org or 410-486-8642 for more information.
KRIEGER SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THE Abramoff MakerSpace and Collaboratory Krieger Schechter Day School is excited to announce the creation of the Abramoff MakerSpace and Collaboratory which will be completed by the start of school, August 29th. The makerspace concept is based on community resources, shared ideas and tactile creation. It promotes teamwork and provides students with hands-on engineering experiences. The maker movement has been growing considerably in the educational community worldwide over recent years and KSDS is proud to provide this as an opportunity for students. The space is being built in collaboration with alumni parents, David and Sandy Abramoff (who is also a former faculty member), in memory of KSDS grandparents Lenore and Abe Abramoff, who loved Jewish education. To learn more, please visit www.ksds.edu Page 5
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SISTERHOOD
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017-2019 Sisterhood Board: President - Ruth Silber President Elect - Amy Blavatt VP Membership - Ellen Weiss VP Programming - Donna Friedman VP Torah Fund - Joy Katz Treasurer - Marcia Scherr Assistant Treasurer - Marsha Yoffe Financial Secretary - Sue Crystal Recording Secretary - Rita Plaut Corresponding Secretary Barbara Scott Immediate Past President Dixie Leikach
This year, I challenge all of our members to take seriously that we are all envoys and representatives of Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood. I ask you to share your love and enthusiasm of our organization with everyone you interact with not just here at shul, but out in the community as well. If you see a woman in shul that you haven’t met yet, or in the hallways, make eye contact and say hello. You all represent what is best about being a member of Sisterhood, our sense of community, belonging to a loving and amazing group of women. Membership to Sisterhood is ONLY $28/ year and you do not have to be a Chizuk Amuno member to join Sisterhood. My goals are to continue to introduce new ways to engage with Sisterhood, to grow our numbers, to create a manual of each of the positions, and to make sure it is not my Sisterhood or your Sisterhood, but OUR Sisterhood.
Contact Ruth Silber, with any questions or for further information at Sisterhood@chizukamuno.org. If you’d like to be on our Sisterhood e-newsletter, please give Ruth your e-mail address.
SISTERHOOD OPENING EVENT “A TRIP OF A LIFETIME” Tuesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. $18 (Members) $23 (Non-Members) Dinner is included. Featuring guest speaker, our own Hazzan Perlman, discussing his month long trip to India and experiences with spiritual leaders, including the Dalai Lama, and Amma “the hugging Saint of India.” RSVP by Sept. 5 by Check Payable to Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood, 8100 Stevenson Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208 Contact Donna Friedman, Dfriedman@ksds.edu or 410-370-5037 Page 6
At Large Elected Board Members: Ellen Mogol Anne King Ann Hantgan Jessamyn Abel Committee Chairs: Askin Book Club Sue Crystal & Patty Anbinder Budget - Marcia Scherr Bylaws - Edna Crystal Communications - Ruth Silber Boscov's Passes - Dixie Leikach Cookbook - Lynne Lichtig Hamentaschen - Andrea Polsky Judaica Shop Anne King & Dixie Leikach Mah Jongg Cards - Diane Dansicker Mah Jongg Tournament Linda Eisenberg & Randee Glassman Gemilut Hasadim - Margie Simon CHANA - Wendy Davis Ronald McDonald House Beth Blumberg & Debbie Witow Mah Jongg Tuesdays Randee Glassman Nominating - Dixie Leikach Bimah Decorating Sheila Sandbank & Shari Kaplan High Holy Day Gifts - Judy Schwartz Sisterhood/Brotherhood Event Marilyn Spector Joint Sisterhood - Sheila Sandbank & Diane Dansicker Worship - Ruthanne Kaufman, Naomi Amsterdam & Harriet Brown
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BROTHERHOOD Questions and more information, please contact Richard Udell, Brotherhood President, pvfc3251@verizon.net The Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood serves the male members of our congregation and the entire Chizuk Amuno community through service, social, religious, and educational activities and programs in accordance with the aims and purposes of the congregation. The Brotherhood and its membership are affiliated with the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs (FJMC), the international organization of Conservative Masorti Men's Clubs.
Adopt-A-Road
Brotherhood Opening BBQ Wednesday August 30, 6 p.m. Esterson Auditorium Speaker to be announced. Hot dogs, hamburgers & turkey burgers, & all the trimmings. Beer, soda, water and dessert. $20/ person Men Only! RSVP by Monday, August 21.
Immediate Past President, Eric Beser (left), inducting the Brotherhood new President, Richard Udell at the Closing Dinner in June.
Congratulations to our new Brotherhood Officers President, Richard Udell 1st Vice President, Barry Oslick 2nd Vice President, Ron Kahn Treasurer, Steven Dansicker Recording Secretary, Gary Brager Corresponding Secretary, Howard Sandbank
Buy Your Lulav and Etrog! Order your Lulav and Etrog set from Israel through Brotherhood representatives, Marvin Spector, 410-484-8939 or Michael Moranz, 410-486-0277 by Mon., Sept. 18. $45/ set. Please make your check payable to Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities
Send your checks in to the Brotherhood, 8100 Stevenson Rd. Baltimore, MD 21208
Sunday, September 10, 9 a.m. (raindate: September 17) Perform the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. Co-sponsored by Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood Contact: Irwin Golob, 410-560-7422 Todah Rabbah to our June volunteers: Irwin Golob and Jay Finkel
Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests For those living within walking distance of the synagogue who are able to host visitors for Shabbat or the High Holy Days. Also, if you are in need of hospitality, please let us know. Contact: Rabbi Debi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org
Reading Partners
Questions? Contact Richard Udell at pvfc3251@verizon.net
UPCOMING BROTHERHOOD EVENTS: Save the dateS! Wednesday, October 25 Men, Meat & Midrash Sunday, November 19 Brotherhood Tailgate Wednesday, December 6 Men, Meat & Midrash
Reading Partners is a national organization with a presence in several Baltimore schools. Volunteers are asked to commit one hour a week to help a child with reading. If you have just one hour in your week, you can make a real difference in a child’s success in school and life. The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to get involved! To volunteer or for more information, please contact Fran Glushakow Gould, franny1912@yahoo.com or 443-691-0133. Todah Rabbah to our volunteers from this past year: Arlynne Brown, Ruth Gann, Fran Glushakow Gould, Margi Hoffman, Rita Plaut, David Spitz, Ellen Weiss, and Ann Zaiman Page 7
Engage IN gemilut hasadim We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc. For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Cheryl Snyderman, csnyderman@chizukamuno.org or ext. 300, or refer to our website for more information.
GH2 (Gilead House Gemilut Hasadim Partnership) We’re making progress – the renovations on the house are almost complete; a few of our congregants helped clean the house; and Chizuk Amuno assisted in the purchase of beds for the asylum-seekers and the resident assistant. As we go to press, two residents have been chosen, one from Cameroon and the other from Jamaica and an R.A. has been chosen from the group of applicants. A celebratory Open House will take place on Sunday, September 10 from 1-3 p.m. with a special blessing ceremony at 2 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. For those who would like to contribute, a wish-list has been established at Target for items needed right away. View the wishlist at tinyurl.com/GH2WishList. Almost 40 people have expressed interest in helping in some way. If you would like to participate in this project, please contact either Margie Simon, mbs827@verizon.net, or Jennie Rothschild, jzrothschild@comcast.net. Todah Rabbah to Patty Anbinder, Shaton Edlow, Margi Hoffman, Robin Kaplan, Abram Kronsberg, and Margie Simon for their post-construction cleaning of the house.
Spring Clothing Drive An enthusiastic group of clothing donors and an equally enthusiastic group of volunteers made for a highly successful clothing drive this past May. We were able to contribute SEVEN CAR-LOADS (wow!) to several agencies, including MCVET, Our Daily Bread, Center for Urban Families, Success in Style, Paul’s Place, and the International Rescue Committee. We thank our volunteers for helping to unload incoming contributions and outgoing donations, and for making deliveries: Amy Chapper (leader), Jessamyn Abel, DJ Berman, Tamie Flax, Judy Meltzer, Jennie Rothschild, Margie Simon, Marvin Spector, Janice Wallach, and Mike Wallach.
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Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden
Water! That’s all these plants need. Can you spare a half-hour of your time once or twice a week to help maintain this beautiful site used for learning and rejuvenating? Let us know if you’d like to help with watering over the remainder of the summer or with fall planting. Contact: Cheryl Snyderman Todah Rabbah to Moe Brown for taking care of our summer planting and to Margie Simon who helped with watering.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities Knitting Havurah
OPEN Gemilut Hasadim MEETING Tuesday, August 29, 7:30 p.m. Our featured speaker will be Bonnie Sorak, who will discuss the One Water Partnership and ways that Chizuk Amuno can be involved. She is the Congregational Outreach Coordinator for Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. Would you like to learn more about the varied projects in which we participate? Is there a potential Gemilut Hasadim activity you would like to explore? You’re welcome to join us. RSVP to Cheryl Snyderman.
Art with a Heart Sunday, August 27, 1-3 p.m. Volunteers work on art projects at Art with a Heart headquarters in Hampden. All those ages 5 and up are welcome. Rides are available, leaving from Chizuk Amuno one half hour before start time. Contact: Claire Freeland, cfreeland@gmail.com or 410-615-7960 Todah Rabbah to our volunteers who participated in May: Deb Charles (leader), Claire Freeland, Hannah Hackner, Matthew Hackner, Marlene Hurwitz, Ruthanne Kaufman, Rena Lapidus, and Tamara Rubin
Gemilut Hasadim Collection Center We have received a tremendous response to our collection center, located in the coat room. Thank you to everybody who has brought in their contributions. Collection is ongoing and we encourage you to bring in any of the following: Used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids, Used Cell Phones, New or Gently Used Children’s Books, New/ Sealed Toiletries, Soda Can Tabs, and Yarn, Ribbon, Beads, Buttons, Notions.
Wednesdays, August 16 and September 13, 2-3:30 p.m. The hard work of our knitters and crocheters these past several months made it possible for us to send 33 baby blankets with the KSDS 8th graders to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. We also made our first delivery of twiddlemuffs to the Veteran’s Administration Geriatric Clinic. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. For those who can’t attend our sessions, we still welcome your contributions. Contact: Cheryl Snyderman Todah Rabbah to our June participants: Ann Andorsky, Vivian Chait, Linda Eisenberg, Marlene Gerber, Miriam Godfrey, Irene Himelfarb, Sandy Levin, Esther Marsiglia, Betty Medalie, Sande Mitchell, Hazel Radowsky, Anita Schulman, Eileen Schultz, and Margie Simon. Thanks also to Debby Hellman for delivering the twiddlemuffs.
Ronald McDonald House
Our Daily Bread
Wednesdays, August 30 and September 13, 4-7 p.m. Join the Chizuk Amuno team as we cook and/or serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children being treated in Baltimore area hospitals. Contact: Heller Kreshtool, hellerk25@aol.com or 410-241-2592 Todah Rabbah to those who volunteered in May: Hazel Greenstein (leader), Samantha Antwerpen, DJ Berman, Jan Carter, Hedy Goldstein, Hilly Greenstein, Melissa Halpern, Margi Hoffman, Saundra Madoff, Rona Sue London, Sheila Sandbank, Maxine Seidman, Margie Simon, Mickey Simon, and Cheryl Snyderman; and in June: Jenny Baker, Emma Goldman, Payton Goldman, Carol Gratz, Alan Guttman, Rona London, Janet Kantor, Sande Mitchell, Gail Oppel, Hazel Radowsky, Michael Radowsky, Maxine Seidmen, Margie Simon, Mickey Simon, Cheryl Snyderman, Susan Straus, and Rabbi Debi Wechsler
Sunday, August 20, 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Join with friends from Chizuk Amuno and help serve meals to Baltimore’s hungry men, women, and children at Our Daily Bread. Also, please let us know if you would like to bake a few dozen cookies to be served while we volunteer. Contacts: Wendy Davis, 410-358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com or Jenny Baker, 410-602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com Todah Rabbah to our May volunteers: Jenny Baker (leader), Barbara Cohen, Frank Greenstein, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Marlene Hurwitz, Ann Rubin, and Tamara Rubin; and June: Wendy Davis (leader), Frank Greenstein, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Judy Spector, and Marvin Spector
Transportation Service on Shabbat Need a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings? Rides for members who no longer drive can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Cheryl Snyderman by Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.
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Milestones
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. AUGUST 19 Blanche carla brody bAsha claire daughter of Robyn & Mark Brody
Engagements We congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness. Dr. Kevin Platt, son of Pam & Dr. Jeffrey Platt and grandson of Sue & Howard Platt and Walter Straus, to Dr. Sarah Baruch, daughter of Linda & Dr. Murray Baruch Barri DeFrancisci, daughter of Diane Scar Faber & Dr. Cliff Faber, to Anton Merbaum, son of Lilianne Milgrom & Alan Merbaum
AUGUST 26 EZRA ROSS MEDINA EZRA EFRAIM son of Jaclyn Ross & Eliezer Medina
Jennifer Carly Robinson, daughter of Joy & Paul Robinson, to Matthew Grossman, son of Jodi & Arthur Grossman
SEPTEMBER 2 PAUL LOUIS HUDES PESACH LEIB son of Nancy & Dr. Richard Hudes
We congratulate the following couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.
Births We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren. Leela Ann Devon, daughter of Lindsay & Milan Devon and granddaughter of Lee M. Hendler and Nelson Hendler Gideon Frank Page, son of Rachel & Asher Page and grandson of Ann & Dr. Dan Fried and Fae & Warren Page Cormac Julius Sapperstein, son of Caroline & Michael Sapperstein and grandson of Jill & Lou Sapperstein and Marilyn McDermott Julie Reese Stern, daughter of Erin & Michael Stern and granddaughter of Jill & Lou Sapperstein and Amalia & Leonid Stern Page 10
Weddings
Wendy Schnitzer, daughter of Marcia & Dr. Jerry Hoffman, to Scott Cohen Elizabeth Wiener, daughter of Dr. Anne Rompalo & Dr. Charles Wiener, to Ian Defeo
In Loving Memory In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Rose Frank Lee (Lenora) Harrison, mother of Marcey Eisen and Judge Steven Wyman Ivan Bernard Oshrine, father of Susan Seidel and brother of Marsha Stoller Sonia Schnaper, mother of Debbie Schnaper and Emily Manders We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Dr. Joel Goldwasser, on the loss of his mother, Pauline Goldwasser Carl Jacobs, on the loss of his mother, Ethel Jacobs
In Loving Memory (cont.) Jody Levy, on the loss of her father, Dr. Harold Leon Goldberg Margery Moranz, on the loss of her sister, Anne D. Handen Nancy Shualy, on the loss of her mother, Ann Levin Howard Sobkov, on the loss of his mother, Joan Walen Sobkov Dr. Barney Stern, on the loss of his mother, Henny Stern As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.
Members in the News Congratulations to Brad Polsky, son of Carl & Sherrie Polsky, on receiving his masters degree from NYU Stern School of Business. Mazal Tov to Erika & Dr. Lew Schon and Randi & Harel Turkel featured in JMORE’s June issue featuring “dynamic duos.” Randi Turkel received the Fred Walpert Young Leadership Award from the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Maury Garten has been elected Chair of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore. Third Governor to appoint Leonard J. Attman to Maryland Stadium Authority. Ten years of continued service to the State of Maryland.
New Members We are happy to welcome those who recently joined or returned to our Chizuk Amuno family. Benjamin Cohen & Meg Gerstenblith & Jonathan & Gabriel Michael & Libby Monias
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Terumot HaKodesh. 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, 410-486-6400, or by logging on to your Chaverweb account from the Giving page of our website. 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. Annual Appeal Congregational Support
Janet & Stanley Kantor Fund for Special Needs
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bers in memory of Martha Bers Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bers in memory of Larry Wolf
Stanley & Janet Kantor in memory of Lita Fay Stanley & Janet Kantor in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg
Brotherhood Charlene Schimberg in honor of Richard Udell’s installation as Brotherhood President Maxine Seidman in honor of Kay & Eric Beser’s 45th Wedding Anniversary
Building Fund Alan Betten in memory of Morris Betten
Congregational General Endowment Fund Mr. & Mrs. David Ginsberg in memory of Moses Korotki Mr. & Mrs. David Ginsberg in memory of Phil Holstein Mr. & Mrs. David Ginsberg in memory of Annette Weiner
David & Edith Whitman Endowment Fund Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Cole in honor of Mark Whitman’s special birthday
Floral Fund Chuck Bennett & Renee Marlin Bennett in memory of Irving B. Marlin Marion Isaac in memory of Kate Fink
Gemilut Hasadim Fund Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of Natalie Jeffrey’s 90th birthday Miss Marjorie Simon in honor of the special birthday of Dr. Mark Whitman Miss Marjorie Simon in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s special birthday
Goldner Ramah Scholarship Fund Joel & Diane Aronson in honor of Florene Goldner’s special birthday Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of Florene Goldner’s birthday Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of the graduation of Michelle & Kyle Gold’s son Derek Arthur & Sally Grant in memory of Norman Lorch Barbara “Gordie” & Ellen Waranch in memory of Norman Lorch Dorothy Rainess in memory of Norman Lorch Howard & Sheila Sandbank in memory of Norman Lorch Jay & Ellen Morstein in memory of Norman Lorch Jerome & Gail Kurman in memory of Norman Lorch Jo Cohen in memory of Norman Lorch Mende & Harriett Lerner in memory of Norman Lorch Linda & David Richman in memory of Norman Lorch Nelson & Lynn Tucker in memory of Norman Lorch
Goldsmith Museum Trust Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of the birth of Jan & Jay Schein’s granddaughter Abigail Serene Israel best wishes to Rabbi Shulman as he enters the next phase of his career Mr. & Mrs. Robert Davis in memory of Anne Handen
Holocaust Memorial Project Arthur & Herta Baitch in honor of Rita Plaut’s retirement
Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship Fund Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of the birth of Mark & Linda Levy’s grandson, Noahm Cole Levy Natalie Jeffrey in honor of the birth of Mark & Linda Levy’s grandson, Noahm Cole Levy Mark & Linda Levy in honor of Stanley & Eileen Schultz’s 50th anniversary Mark & Linda Levy in honor of Paul & Eileen’s 50th anniversary Steve & Diane Dansicker in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Mark & Linda Levy in memory of Ann Levy
KSDS 5k Race
KSDS Ezrine Library Fund Mrs. Linda Laplante in honor of Shirley Gralla & Debbie Lynn Schwartz
KSDS General Endowment Fund Dr. David Mallott & Dr. Miriam Blitzer in memory of Ann Levin, mother of Nancy Shualy
KSDS I. Leon Glassgold Memorial Scholarship Fund Jackie Glassgold in honor of Yael Lowenberg’s graduation Mr. John Gibson & Mrs. Lori Glassgold Gibson in honor of the yarhzeit of I. Leon Glassgold Jackie Glassgold in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Jackie Glassgold in memory of Dr. Morton Hollander
KSDS Joan Gottlieb Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Irving Goldstein in honor of Ava & Isabella Kazin’s B’not Mitzvah
Robin Katcoff in honor of Stefanie Stewart
KSDS Annual Appeal Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bers in honor of Jeremy Bers’s (KSDS class of 2014) induction into the McDonogh School Chapter of the Cum Laude Society Mickey & Bernie Bliden in memory of Jane Ruth Handwerger Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Harburger in memory of Neely Snyder Ellen & Richard Gillette in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Renee & Alan Feinman in honor of Hannah & Tova Blatt
KSDS Arnold & Elke Neuburger Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Barry Glass in honor of Arnold Neuberger’s 85th birthday Barbara & Kevin McGowan in honor of Arnold Neuberger’s 85th birthday
KSDS David M Bloomberg Memorial Scholarship Fund Estelle Bloomberg in honor of Dr. Barry Frieman’s 75th birthday Estelle Bloomberg in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s special birthday Estelle Bloomberg in memory of Ann Levin Estelle Bloomberg in memory of Theodore Surosky
KSDS Dr. Howard Lee Silverman Fund Dr. Ron & Penny Silverman in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Dr. Ron & Penny Silverman in memory of Ansela Greenberg
KSDS Eli & Yetta Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund Jordon & Beverly Max in memory of Ann Levin
KSDS Esther Ann Brown Adler Scholarship Fund Susan & Joel Brenner wishing Mazal Tov to Sue & Henry Holzman on their granddaughter Jessica’s Bat Mitzvah
KSDS Julius & Lore Levi Scholarship & Award Mr. & Mrs. Jim Dickman in honor of the birth of Julie Levi’s & Eric Przelskis’ son Benjamin Levi Przelski
KSDS Kurt & Erna Weiler Memorial Scholarship Fund Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Cole wishing Mazal Tov to Fran & Mike Cohen on their 50th wedding anniversary!
KSDS Lois & Alvin Neuberger Family Education Fund In memory of Ann Neuberger Hamburger: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Roland Dorson, Ms. Paula Goldberg, Mr. & Mrs. Asaf Goldstein, Ms. Diane Lutz, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Pitzele, Ms. Nellie Lou Slagle, Missy & Steven Wise
KSDS Lowell & Harriet Glazer Media Center Fund Dr. Charles & Mrs. Ellen White in memory of Dr. Harold Leon Goldberg
KSDS Margot & Norman Zipper Library Endowment Fund Mrs. Margot Zipper in memory of Dr. Norman I. Zipper & Rosa Baida Dr. Warren & Mrs. Lily Massouda wishing Mazel Tov on Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday.
KSDS Martha B. Kayne Memorial Tikkun Olam Award Fund Dr. Seth Glassman & Mrs. Debbie Gilbert Glassman in honor of Daniela Eyal, Yehudit Kesselman, Brina Pintzuk, Rita Plaut, Michal Reichman, & Dafna Tasch, on their retirement from KSDS Dr. Seth Glassman & Mrs. Debbie Gilbert Glassman in honor of the birth of Jill & Lou Sappersteins’ grandson Seth Glassman & Debbie Gilbert Glassman in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Seth Glassman & Debbie Gilbert Glassman in memory of Ann Levin Seth Glassman & Debbie Gilbert Glassman wishing Mazal Tov for Larry Amsterdam’s special birthday.
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Tzedakah At Chizuk Amuno KSDS Minnie Garber & Rose Greenberg Scholarship Sandi Greenberg in honor of Benjamin Greenberg getting his own office Sandi Greenberg wishing Mazal Tov to Rabbi Ron & Mrs. Shulman on their new journey Sandi Greenberg in honor of Debbie Preiser receiving her Health Certification
KSDS Paul D. Schneider Scholarship Fund Dr. Warren & Mrs. Lily Massouda wishing Mazel Tov on Rita Plaut’s retirement
KSDS Professional Development Fund Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Schwartz in memory of Anna Levin Isabel Pinson in honor of Daniela Eyal, Rita Plaut, Brina Pintzuk, Yehudit Kesselman, Dafna Tasch, Michal Reichman, and Cheri Crow on their retirement / departure from KSDS
KSDS Reznik Frier Scholarship Fund Dawn Reznik in honor of Jay Pollack’s 80th birthday Dawn Reznik in memory of Antony Rummel (Melbourne, Australia) Jay & Paulette Pollack for a speedy recovery of Fran Ludman Paulette & Dawn wishing for the speedy recovery of Marilyn Naviasky Rob & Janine Frier in honor of Ali Hassan’s and Raz Tzameret’s marriage Rob & Janine Frier wishing Mazal Tov to Janice and Abe Obuchowski on their daughter Marisa’s marriage to Adam Yosim Paulette & Jay Pollack in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Paulette & Jay Pollack in honor of Sam Oppenheim’s 85th birthday Rob & Janine Frier in honor of Marisa and Adam Yosim’s marriage Dawn Reznik in memory of Lucia Kerzner’s beloved sister Shulamith Dawn Reznik in memory of David Serpick Marilyn Naviasky in memory of David Serpick Michael & Ailene Sher in memory of Julian Reznik Rob & Janine Frier in memory of Ann Levin, Evelyn Gerstenblith, Norman Lorch, Lilian Siegel, and Raquel Zwaig
KSDS Scholarship Fund Howard & Sheila Sandbank wishing Mazal Tov to Melanie Block for receiving the Hittman Tutor Award & for her graduation from high school Joel & Diane Aronson in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Joel & Diane Aronson in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birthday Anton & Sally Grobani in honor of Andy and Tania Sibiya’s recent marriage Anton & Sally Grobani in honor of Sivan Eichhorn and her family, on the birth of new sister/daughter Tamar Dr. Eric & Mrs. Wendy Espeland in honor of your having been Ben’s, Ethan’s & Hannah’s teachers this year Moe & Harriet Brown in honor of the yahrzeit of Roslyn Savlov Mr. & Mrs. A. Joel Aronson in honor of Harriet Brown’s special birthday Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Frazer in honor of the marriage of Leah Pressman & Ori Lieberman Moe & Harriet Brown in honor of Rita Plaut’s retirement from KSDS Yehuda & Sima Glazer in honor of Rachel and Joel Glazer’s 50th wedding anniversary
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Aaron Marcus & Nancy Klein Marcus in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Anton & Sally Grobani in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Anton & Sally Grobani in memory of Janet Sollod Dan & Ann Fried in memory of Dr. Harold Leon Goldberg Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Joy Katz in memory of Barbara Blaustein Hirschhorn Dr. Marshall & Mrs. Rita Plaut in memory of Melvin Sykes Gary & Patty Attman in memory of Ann Levin Karen Jacobs in memory of Beverly Exler Maxine Seidman in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Frazer in memory of Barbara Blaustein Mr. James & Ms. Barbie Prince in memory of Barbara Blaustein Hirschhorn Mr. Steven Levin & Dr. Jill Baldinger in memory of Louise Emanuel Anton & Sally Grobani wishing Mazal Tov to Ann Berman on the birth of her new granddaughter, Liron Ann Berman in memory of Louise Emanuel, Louise Gerstenblith, Dr. Harold Goldberg, Ann Levin, Helen Miller Faculty and Staff of KSDS in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Anton & Sally Grobani in memory of Rhae Hassan Anton & Sally Grobani in honor of Daniela Eyal, Rita Plaut, Brina Pintzuk, Yehudit Kesselman, Dafna Tasch, Michal Reichman and Cheri Crow Anton & Sally Grobani in honor of Ali Hassan’s and Raz Tzameret’s recent marriage
KSDS Special Offering Gary & Evelyn Brager for a speedy recovery of Dr. Thomas Rhoades from his back surgery Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in honor of Richard Udell’s 75th birthday Gary & Evelyn Brager in honor of Eric Beser’s term as President of the CAC Brotherhood Mr. & Mrs. Leslie J. Polt in honor of Sherwin Yoffe’s birthday Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in memory of Rob Marden Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in memory of Jerry Fine’s sister Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in memory of Anne Handen Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in memory of Maxine Zemil Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in memory of Norman Lorch Gary & Evelyn Brager in memory of Ann Levin Jeff & Heller Kreshtool in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Jeff & Heller Kreshtool in memory of Hyman Levine Mr. & Mrs. Howard Richmond in memory of Ethel Jacobs Mrs. Gail Lipsitz in memory of your mother, Evelyn Gerstenblith Mrs. Helen Lewis & Mr. David Lewis in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Carol & David Buchoff with thanks to Dr. Ziv Gamliel for his excellent care Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in honor of Florene Goldner’s 75th birthday Dr. Gary & Mrs. Evelyn Brager in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday
KSDS Special Projects Fund Joshua & Rachael Abrams in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Judy & Ben Hassan in honor of Rabbi Moshe Schwartz’s officiating at the wedding of their daughter Ali and Raz Tzameret
KSDS Stanley I Minch Memorial Scholarship Fund Larry Chernikoff & Ken Coleman in honor of Edna & Mace Crystal’s 65th Anniversary
Louis Barry Gershen Our Daily Bread Fund In honor of Michael Gershen Sherry Bondroff, Sheila Derman, Myra Gershen, Barbara Marlin & Irene Russel wishing Maxine Hartman a speedy and complete recovery. Beverly & Charles Freeland in honor of Myra and Michael Gershen’s grandson Ashton’s graduation Michael & Myra in honor of the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Alan Ziman’s granddaughter Brynn Kathleen Trestson Michael & Myra Gershen in honor of the birth of Elaine Plant’s great granddaughter Michael & Myra Gershen in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Dr. Jana Kaplan Fastow & Mr. Peter Fastow’s daughter Talia Rose. Michael & Myra Gershen wishing Rabbi Ron & Mrs. Robin Shulman much happiness in your new endeavor. Michael & Myra Gershen in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birthday Michael & Myra Gershen in memory of Jack Dohony, Louis Barry Gershen, Dr. Harold Goldberg, Ann Levin, Ivan Oshrine, Rae Steller, and Linda Turkel Myra Gershen in memory of Elizabeth London Philip & Vivian Chait in memory of Ed Seidman Philip & Vivian Chait in memory of Arleen Poston Richard & Harriet Udell in memory of Anne Handen Jennifer Eisenberger with thanks Richard & Harriet Udell in honor of Harriet Brown’s Birthday
Mahzorim Fund Sheldon & Shelley Goldseker in honor of Sherwin Yoffe’s 70th birthday Mrs. Mickey Simon in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Ronnie Kleiman in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Michael, Hazel & Jason Radowsky in memory of Louise Michael, Hazel & Jason Radowsky in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith
Marcia & Dr Jerry Buxbaum Endowment Fund Dr. Jerry D. Buxbaum in memory of Lenore Weinberg
Memorial Fund Aaron & Diane Pressman in memory of Joshua Schwartz Alicia Danyali in memory of Harold Cooper Audrey Levine in memory of Irving Pearlstein Barbara Mandel in memory of Meyer Oberfeld Donna Handelman in memory of Mayer Handelman Elaine Plant in memory of Morris Caplan Frada Wall in memory of Ernest Kopstein Mordehai & Amy Gur in memory of David Weinberg Mr. Lowell Glazer in memory of Joseph Lazinsky Rose Frank (z”l) in memory of Ethel Cohen
Miriam Foss Gemilut Hasadim Memorial Fund Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of the marriage of Forrest Foss’ daughter, Ilana to Raphael Franck Carole Kornreich Foss in honor of Forrest Foss’ mother Anne Foss’ 100th Birthday. Mrs. Mickey Simon in honor of wishing Debby Hellman best wishes on her retirement Bonnie & Roy Ziegelstein & Family in memory of Gilbert Neufeld Bonnie & Roy Ziegelstein & Family in memory of Evelyn Heneson
Tzedakah At Chizuk Amuno Morning Minyan FUND Edward & Sande Mitchell in honor of Sam Oppenheim’s 85th birthday Edward & Sande Mitchell in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of Ed Frieman’s special birthday Larry Gilbert wishing Arnie Feiner a complete & speedy recovery. Ms. Stephany Gilbert for a speedy recovery of Arnie Feiner Ruthanne Kaufman for a speedy recovery of Arnold Feiner Sande & Ed Mitchell for a speedy recovery of Arnie Feiner Dorothy Yankellow in honor of the birth of Susan & Harvey Cohen’s grandson Gabriel Ethan Edward & Sande Mitchell in honor of Marilynn & Marty Kinstler’s special simchas Margot Zipper in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s special birthday Natalie Jeffrey in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s “special” birthday Ruthanne Kaufman in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birthday Carol Caplan in memory of Lee Cohen Carol Gilbert in memory of Leonard Adler Dan & Ann Fried in memory of Ann Levin Dr. Arnold Feiner in memory of Martha Miller Dr. Sandra Steingart in memory of Sam Koser Earl & Lorraine Raffel in memory of Molly Glaberman Elaine Fox in memory of Ann Levin Ellen Friedman in memory of Ann Levin Gwen Cohen in memory of Bernice Cohen Howard & Barbara Cohen in memory of Ann Levin Jackie Glassgold in memory of Ann Levin Janet Scherr in memory of Fannie Shugman Joan Rombro in memory of Leonard Rombro Joan Rombro in memory of Ann Levin Joshua Rosen in memory of Louis Volks & Harry Louis Rosen Larry Lichtig in memory of Rebecca Lichtig Leah Helman in memory of Elva Schneider Leslie & Audrey Polt in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Linda Caplan in memory of Solomon J. Nathanson Marcia & Gerald Hoffman in memory of Ann Levin Margot Zipper in memory of Ann Levin Marshall & Doris Tanhoff in memory of Ann Levin Morton & Carole Ellin in memory of Ann Levin Amy & Hugh Schwartz in memory of Raymond Gelfand Mr. Irvin Caplan in memory of Reuben Caplan Mr. Lawrence Gilbert in memory of Sarah Crofford Mr. Lawrence Gilbert in memory of Jacob Goldberg Mrs. Mickey Simon in memory of Ann Levin Ms. Stephany Gilbert in memory of in memory of Ann Levin Norman Wigutow in memory of Ann Levin Robert Eisenstein in memory of Harry Eisenstein Robert Manekin in memory of Dorothy Manekin Ronald & Maria Waltemeyer in memory of Aaron Waltemeyer’s Yahrzeit Rose Frank (z”l) in memory of Lewis Frank Roslyn Godfrey in memory of Shirley Schwartzman Ruthanne Kaufman in memory of Ann Levin Sande & Ed Mitchell in memory of Evelyn Heneson Sarah Bohm in memory of Solomon & Rachel Geller Elaine Fox with thanks to Sheila & Howard Sandbank for their exceptional generosity & kindness Elaine Fox with thanks to Mickey & Marjorie Simon for their friendship & kindness.
Pathways To Menschlikeit Fund Steve & Anne King in honor of Marlene Pollack’s Special Birthday Steve & Anne King in honor of Barry Isaac’s Special Birthday Irwin & Miriam Golob in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg
Phyllis & Leonard Attman Music Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of the birth of Lennie & Phyllis Attman’s great grandchildren, Ava Pilar Gerstein & Blaine Howard Jachman
Prayer Book Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Mae Levin In apprecation to Dr. Moshe Shualy Arnold & Miriam Kahn in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Leah Helman in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Mace & Edna Crystal in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birthday Glenn & Cindy Easton in memory of Ann Levin Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Lewis in memory of Lloyd David Lurie Nancy Cohen in memory of Ann Levin
Ramah Scholarship Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th Birthday Mark & Fran Pressman in memory of Harold B. Pressman & Lillian Pressman
Rosenbloom Religious School Special Projects Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of the birth of Lee Hendler’s granddaughter, Leela Ann Devon
School Scholarship Fund Franny & Lee Stotsky in memory of Mildred Sklar Garth Ann Gerstenblith in memory of Morris B. Gerstenhaber Marci Platt in memory of Sheila Berman Your friends at Chizuk Amuno Congregation in memory of Dr. Guy Saperstein’s beloved father
Special Offering Congregational Support Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in honor of Marty & Marilyn Kinstler’s granddaughter Jessica Silver’s marriage to Ben Rosenbaum Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birhday Irv & Sharon Caplan in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Branoff’s granddaughter Aviva Branoff Jenny Baker wishing Mazal Tov on the birth of Pam & Jeff Platt’s granddaughter Michel Hadassah Platt Joanne, Marshall, Erika & Austin Rief wishing Paul Nochumowitz a complete & speedy recovery. Mickey Simon in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Moe & Harriet Brown in honor of Richard Udell becoming President of CAC Brotherhood Rhona Tabor in honor of Mark Whitman’s Special Birthday Sonya Obstler in honor of Marlene Pollack’s Special Birthday Sylvia Pardes wishing Mazal to Jay & Liba Baraban on their Denver Family’s upcoming aliyah! Bruce & Kathy Posner wishing Loretta Hirschsfeld a complete, speedy & painless recovery Elaine Fox wishing Arnold Feiner a speedy & complete recovery Howard & Sheila Sandbank wishing Fran Gould a speedy recovery and continued good health Andrew Sandler & Karen Garber in honor of Marlene Pollack special birthday Andrew Sandler & Karen Garber in honor of Ellen & Charles White’s 30th anniversary Arlene Friedman in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday
Arline Nitzberg in honor of Natalie Jeffrey’s birthday Arnold & Lisa Feiner in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary Betty Richman in honor of Anne & Steve King’s 45th wedding anniversary Dr. Sandra Steingart in honor of Anne & David Young’s anniversary Eileen Leikach in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Eli Abramson & Nora Romanoff in honor of Gil & Ann Abramson’s anniversary Frank & Marilyn Schloss in honor of Rita Plaut’s retirement Hedy From in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s special birthday Herb & Linda Proper in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s Special Birthday Herbert & Linda Proper in honor of Harriet Brown’s Special Birthday Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of Pam & Jeffrey Platt’s son Kevin’s engagement to Dr. Sarah Baruch Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of Harriet Brown’s Special Birthday Howard & Sheila Sandbank in honor of the birth of Jeffrey & Pam Platt’s granddaughter Michal Hadassah Platt Marcia Sachs in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s special birthday Margot Zipper in honor of Harriet Brown’s 75th birthday Martin & Marilynn Kinstler in honor of Richard Udell’s 75th birthday Martin & Marilynn Kinstler in honor of Ann Cohen’s 80th birthday Maxine Seidman in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th Birthday Maxine Seidman in honor of Sam Oppenheim’s 85th birthday Moe & Harriet Brown in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th birthday Owen & Barbara Katzman in honor of Raymond Haroun’s birthday Phyllis Louis in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Ralph & Phyllis Hersh in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Sandy & Tobey Schreiber in honor of Sheila Sandbank’s 75th Birthday Alan & Harriet Kanter in memory of Ann Levin Albert & Nadja Pats in memory of B. Schendlinger Albert & Nadja Pats in memory of Anna Pats Albert & Nadja Pats in memory of Sadie J. Barron Andrew Sandler & Karen Garber in memory of Ethel Jacobs Ann Harris in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Arthur & Herta Baitch in memory of Ann Levin Arthur & Sally Grant in memory of Melvyn Sykes Arthur & Sally Grant in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Bradley & Lisa Trattner in memory of Ann Levin Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Ann Levin Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Anne D. Handen Bruce & Kathy Posner in memory of Ann Levin Bruce & Kathy Posner in memory of Pauline Goldwasser David & Deborah Roffman in memory of Norman Lorch Debbie & Jamie Macklin in memory of Pauline Goldwasser Dr. Sandra Steingart in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Fred & Judy Zimmerman in memory of Anne D. Handen Fred & Judy Zimmerman in memory of Ann Levin Gale Herr Sarubin in memory of Leonard Friedman, Ann Levin, Scott Matesky, and Marcy Beth Rynd
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Howard & Sheila Sandbank in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Howard & Sheila Sandbank in memory of Alan Lewis Caplan, Annabelle Davis, Marvin Feld, Rosette Halpern, Henrietta Pasarew Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Raquel Zwaig Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Ivan Oshrine Jenny Baker in memory of Anne Handen Jenny Baker in memory of Frederick Krieger Jenny Baker in memory of Ann Levin Jenny Baker in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Jerald & Gail Oppel in memory of Louise Emanuel Joan Mazer Gurney & Family in memory of Milton Mazer Joel & Diane Aronson in memory of Annabella Davis Joel & Miriam Suldan in memory of Norman Lorch Joel & Miriam Suldan in memory of Evelyn Heneson Larry & Naomi Amsterdam in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Leslie Nan Beck in memory of loved ones Lou & Joyce Kaplan in memory of Norman Lorch Marty, Hannah, David, Clara & Henry Magram in memory of Ann Levin Mr. Larry Lichtig in memory of Murray Lichtig Rose Frank (z”l) in memory of Bess Baverman Nelson & Lynn Tucker in memory of Ethel Jacobs Phil Nochumowitz in memory of Norman Lorch Rabbi P. Michael & Mrs. Israela Meyerstein in memory of Ralph Meyerstein Randi Agetstein in memory of Dr. Harold Goldberg Shirley Vogelstein in memory of Evelyn Heneson The Staff at Chizuk Amuno in memory of Frederick Krieger Toba & Bill Grant in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith Wilma Greisman in memory of William Greenfeld Howard & Judy Kahn wishing Mazal Tov to Sheila Sandbank on her “Special” birthday Jenny Baker wishing Mazal Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Michael Wechsler on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sheldon & Shelley Goldseker wishing Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Joel Zaiman on their granddaughter Clara’s Bat Mitzvah Bernard Krol & Diana Zwaig Krol with thanks Bruce Lubich & Barbara Werner Lubich with thanks Lou & Lainie Gitomer with thanks
Tzedakah Fund Jay & Ellen Morstein in honor of Isabella & Ava Kazin’s B’nai Mitzvah Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of the birth of Pam & Jeffrey Platt’s granddaughter Michal Hadassh Platt Steve & Sherry Berlin in honor of Marlene Pollack’s 80th birthday Ann Harris in memory of Daniel Harris Ann Harris in memory of Archie Cohen Dolores Zuckerman in memory of Florence J. Schwartzman Glenn & Cindy Easton in memory of David Easton, Frederick Krieger, Royce Tucker and Dr. Guy Saperstein’s beloved father Jonathan Azrael in memory of Harriet Azrael Judah Gudelsky in memory of Leah Gudelsky Marcie Gwin in memory of Albert Gilbert Marilyn Folus in memory of Allen Dagurt Mr. Stanley Adler in memory of Julius Adler Mrs. Suzanne F. Cohen in memory of Herman Cohen Sheldon & Suzanne Diskin in memory of Paul R. & Sylvia Fribush Stanley & Janet Kantor in memory of Max Weiss
Zaiman Educational Alliance Endowment Fund Lynn Tucker with gratitude to my teacher Rabbi Zaiman
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Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of of the Bar Mitzvah of Judy & Phil Simkin’s grandson Colby Mekiliesky Nelson & Lynn Tucker wishing Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Joel Zaiman on their granddaughter Clara’s Bat Mitzvah
Executive Director’s Discretionary Fund Bob & Fritzi Hallock with thanks to Glenn Easton for his kindness
Hazzan’s Discretionary Fund Jason & Debbie Witow in honor of Rita Plaut’s retirement Sonny & Kaye Kreitman in honor of Hazzan Emanuel Perlman Dr. Everett Siegel & Mrs. Janet Berg in memory of Lillian Siegel Jackie Glassgold in memory of Ethel Jacobs
Rabbi Schneider’s Discretionary Fund Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood with thanks to Rabbi Paul Schneider for his time & support Henry & Susan Kornblatt with thanks to Rabbi Paul Schneider for leading services during shiva for Evelyn Heneson Janet Berg & Dr. Everett Siegel in memory of Lillian Siegel
Dr. Shualy’s Discretionary Fund Wallace Kleid in honor of Dr. Moshe Shualy Arlene Friedman in memory of Ann Levin Dr. David & Kelly Yousem in memory of Dr. Herbert Yousem Dr. Everett Siegel & Mrs. Janet Berg in memory of Lillian Siegel Harry & Ruth Silber in memory of Ann Levin Marsha Layton in memory of Irwin Layton Suzanne Levitt in memory of her beloved husband Henry & Susan Kornblatt with thanks to Dr. Moshe Shualy for leading services & continuous comfort during shiva for Evelyn Heneson Henry & Susan Kornblatt with thanks to Jeff Snyder for leading services during Shiva for Evelyn Heneson
Rabbi Shulman’s Discretionary Fund Dan & Ann Fried in honor of the birth of their grandson Gideon Page Sonny & Kaye Kreitman in honor of Rabbi Shulman Lawrence & Pam Handen in memory of Anne Handen Joshua & Jenn Epstein with thanks to Rabbi Shulman for all his help
Rabbi Wechsler’s Discretionary Fund Dan & Ann Fried in honor of their daughter Ilana’s engagement to Jason, son of Steve & Margi Hofberg Gil & Ann Abramson in honor of Florene Goldner’s special birthday Albert & Beth Blumberg in honor of Rita Plaut’s retirement Gail Lipsitz in honor of Dr. Mark Whitman’s 80th birthday Sonny & Kaye Kreitman in honor of Rabbi Deborah Wechsler Gil & Ann Abramson in memory of Ethel Jacobs Gil & Ann Abramson in memory of Evelyn Gerstenblith
Mrs. Sarajane Greenfeld with thanks to Rabbi Debi Wechsler for another wonderful year of study Sally Grant with thanks to for Rabbi Debi Wechsler for her teaching Sisterhood with thanks to Rabbi Wechsler
Rabbi Zaiman’s Discretionary Fund Elaine Fox wishing Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Joel Zaiman on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Clara Ruth Sally Grant with thanks for Rabbi Zaiman’s teaching
Bimah Flowers Shabbat, August 5 / 13 Av In Memory Of: Anna Sugarman Bank, mother, by Estelle & Allan Rose & family. Irene Rubin, mother & grandmother, by Margi, Steve, & Nathaniel Hoffman & Rebecca Hammerman. Freda Renbaum by Barbara & Tom Steinhardt & family. Warren Komins by his family. Florence S. Fish by her children & grandchildren. Crawford M. Clay, by his wife, Etta S. Clay. Philip Glassner, father, by his family. Leatrice Gevantman, mother, by Sandra Zylberman & family Shabbat, August 12 / 20 Av In Memory Of: Mark E. Rosenblatt by Susan, Douglas, Jonathan & Melanie Schehr and Sylvia Rosenblatt. Sybil Effron, mother, by James Effron & family. Doris Eigenberg, mother, by Judi & Marc Komins & family. Abraham Kemper by his children & grandchildren. Sylvia Borger, mother, by Lynne & Larry Lichtig & family. Larry Esterson by his wife & children. Shabbat, August 19 / 27 Av In Honor Of: The Bat Mitzvah of Blanche Carla Brody, by her parents, Robyn & Mark Brody, and her grandparents, Freddie Stevens and Gloria Stevens and Sheila & Gil Brody. In Memory Of: Samuel Gerber by Marlene & Bernie Gerber, children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren. Irving Sanow, father & grandfather, by Michael Sanow & family. David Max by Beverly & Jordon Max & family. Sophie Frankel, grandmother, by Dorothy Yankellow & family. Kitty Hamburger, mother, by Ina & Calvin Hamburger & family. Victoria Plaut, mother, by Rita & Dr. Marshall Plaut & family. Elizabeth Goodhart, mother & grandmother, by Judith & Fred Zimmerman & family. Helen Chernak by Marlene Pollack & family.
Tzedakah At Chizuk Amuno
Norma Emma Kemper, sister, by her family. Jesse Mogol by Ellen & Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah & Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein. Gabriel Goldman, on his birthday, by his children & grandchildren.
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Shabbat, August 26 / 4 ELUL In Honor Of: The Bar Mitzvah of Ezra Ross Medina, by his parents, Jaclyn Ross and Eliezer Medina, and his grandparents, Ruth & Jerome Ross and Nereida & Pedro Medina.
Investing in Israel bonds sends a message – a statement that you support a nation that: • Educates, builds, and innovates. • Lives by democracy, liberty and human rights/freedoms for all people. • Produces technologies and innovations that connect, feed, and heal the world (last year The Times of Israel reported, “more than one out of every four of the medicines, treatments and technologies in use today have Israeli roots).”
In Memory Of: Harold Smulyan by his children & grandchildren. Irvin Goldner by Rosalind & Dr. Alfred Kronthal. Joseph Simon by Muriel Simon & family. Libby Wall, mother, by Frada Wall & family. Jon B. Singer, by Ina Singer & family. Cele and Albert Landay, parents, by Rhona & Dr. Martin Levin & family. Harry L. Minch by his family. Howard Offit, brother, by Ethel Jacobs. Theodore Epstein by Ellen & Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah & Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein. Arthur H. Goodman, father, by Tanna Omansky. Franklin David Schulman by Anita Schulman, children & grandchildren. Norman Keiser by Harriet Keiser & family. Eli Miller, father, by Bette Miller Sherman & Mildred Miller. George Rosen by Gordon Salganik & family. Irene Weinberg, mother, by Toba & Bill Grant & family and Kathy & Stevan Weinberg & family. Lena E. Bloomberg by Estelle Bloomberg & family. Jared Scott Levy, on his birthday, by his family.
Every investment no matter the amount declares: • Israel is our homeland to develop, visit and protect. • Israel is our heritage, purpose, identity and responsibility. Investment options begin at $100. Current terms range from 2-10 years, all bonds are issued in book-entry form (no certificates) and redemption checks are mailed automatically at maturity. Gift bonds are available too and perfect for simchas or other occasions ($36, $54, $72, $90 – available only online.) You can do a double mitzvah by supporting your synagogue or other Jewish organization
with an Israel bond and even fulfill your Federation or Jewish Agency pledge with an Israel bond. The strength of the Israel Bonds campaign is derived in part from the synagogue’s appeals and Sheila Sandbank will again be chairing the Israel Bonds/Chizuk Amuno Congregation appeal. Again this year: Four Matching Partners Demonstrate Their Support for Israel. Bay Bank and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore are joined again by The Haron Dahan Foundation and Sandra R. & Malcolm C. Berman, as they continue the 100% match on all Israel Bond investments made during the High Holy Days appeals. Go to israelbonds.com to obtain prospectuses and rates and to set up an online account; you may also call 410-484-6670 x1 or send a message to baltimore@israelbonds.com. Development Corporation for Israel. Issues subject to availability. This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINR
Cemetery Memorial Services Sunday, September 24
Arlington Cemetery • 10:00 a.m. Garrison Forest Cemetery • 11:30 a.m. In the tradition of our ancestors, we gather inside the hallowed gates of our congregation’s cemeteries to recite psalms, prayers, and personal memorials during the Days of Repentance between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Services are conducted by our clergy, accompanied at Arlington Cemetery by voices of the Chizuk Amuno Choir. Thinking about purchasing a brick to celebrate a milestone or honor the memory of somebody special? Each permanent brick is a $250 contribution. For more information or to make an order, please contact Judy Schwartz, Derekh Amuno Chair or Marci Scher at the synagogue office or order a dedicated brick online on our website at www.chizukamuno.org.
Holocaust Memorial Service Sunday, September 24
Holocaust Memorial Garden at Chizuk Amuno • 1:00 p.m. To honor the memories of our loved ones who perished in the Shoah, our beloved departed whose graves we cannot visit, we will hold a special Memorial Service in the courtyard. Please join us to honor the legacies of those we will always remember.
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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 Jason A. Blavatt, Esquire, President Rabbi Deborah Wechsler Rabbi Paul Schneider Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman Dr. Moshe D. Shualy, Ritual Director Glenn S. Easton, Executive Director Rabbi Stuart Seltzer, Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Moshe Schwartz, Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Michelle Gold, Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Melissa Halpern, Director of Communications, Marketing, and Social Media
School’s in Session! August 28 - Kindergarten Orientation August 29 - Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center (3’s, 4’s & 5’s) Krieger Schechter Day School August 30 - Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center (2’s) September 6 - Rosenbloom Religious School (Kochavim-Atid, 2-7) September 10 - Rosenbloom Religious School (Balashim-Giborim, K-1) October 10 - Aschav & Netivon - (Grades 8-12)
SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP The Sisterhood has been busy shopping this summer for all kinds of great merchandise for back to school and the holidays. We are going to New York in August to find even more new items. Let us know if there is anything special you would like us to look for. We love special orders.
Komen MD Race for the Cure Sunday, October 15 If you are interested in participating this year, please let us know so we can connect you with a team. Contact: Cheryl Snyderman at 410-486-6400 ext. 300
We are getting some incredible new pieces for Rosh HaShana. The shop is the place to purchase a new shofar, honey dish, beautiful candles and more. We just ordered a wonderful new and different “hostess” gift from Israel. Remember we are open every Tuesday morning from 10-12 and by appointment all summer. Please call Anne at 410-303-7716 or Edna at 410-653-3495.