THIS MONT H HaHodesh AT CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION AND SCHOOLS
DECEMBER 2016 | Kislev -Tevet 5777 Engaging Jewish Life & Learning
Social Justice Advocacy
RABBI’S COLUMN
RABBI RON SHULMAN
Tuesday, December 13 7:30 p.m.
Before Hanukkah begins, some of us may be doing some shopping to get ready. This year it’s hard to miss the overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas since people will celebrate them both on December 25th.
Though gift giving plays no part in Hanukkah’s lore and meaning, Hanukkah presents became a Jewish custom in post-World War II America. This practice derives from the tradition of giving “Hanukkah gelt” which is a medieval custom honoring the memory of Hasmonean coins from the First Jewish Commonwealth. In medieval Europe families used gelt, money or coins, to play games during the holiday. Today, of course, we enjoy gelt most often as candy coins. But in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, the tradition of giving “Hanukkah gelt” grew into a method for parents to reinforce their children’s Jewish identities by giving Hanukkah presents while friends and neighbors were exchanging Christmas gifts. In truth, it may be a good strategy. Though Hanukkah and Christmas have only the winter season in common, Americans of all faiths and backgrounds do share the desire to preserve distinctive values and respect diverse practices within our society. For we who are in the minority, now at this season of the year is when the majority’s commercial celebration can be overwhelming. So we work more creatively to affirm our particular identity. Gift giving requires sensitivity. When, and if, we are comfortable shopping for our loved ones, when, and if, the choice to give a gift is a reflection of our affection and appreciation, what we give should reflect genuine consideration. People tell me that when gift giving times come around they often ask their giftee Continued on Page 2
Wishing you a Happy Hannukah! 1st Candle - Dec. 24 / 24 Kislev Last Candle - Jan. 1 / 3 Tevet
The haftarah from Isaiah on Yom Kippur morning teaches us to “untie the cords of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free.” Parshat Shoftim says “Justice, justice shall you pursue.” How do we as Jews relate to our neighbors who live with the legacy of discrimination in housing, employment, education and criminal justice? We are building on the legacy of the Tikkun Olam Advocacy committee, led originally by Bob Katzoff, and on conversations among a small group of our members over the past year, with a focus on social justice issues in Baltimore and on what our tradition teaches us about how we view these issues through a Jewish lens. Join us for an organizing meeting to discuss opportunities for our members to study and to advocate on behalf of social justice.
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ENGAGE IN PRAYER Schedule of weekly shabbat services Erev Shabbat, Friday Evenings 6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat - Greeting each other before Minhah. 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.
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Candle Lighting: .....................Friday 4:25 p.m. TORAH PORTION: TOL’DOT Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Family Service .....................................10:30 a.m. Shabbat Study Session .....................3:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ....................................4:30 p.m. Havdalah ................................................5:10 p.m.
what he or she wants. After all, why buy something that’s just going to be returned, or worse, re-gifted?
DEC. 9/10 | KISLEV 9/10 Candle Lighting:: ....................Friday 4:25 p.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-YETZEI Drew Ryan Rabinowitz becomes Bar Mitzvah Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Family Service .....................................10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots ......................................10:30 a.m. Shabbat Study Session .....................3:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ...................................4:30 p.m. Havdalah ...............................................5:10 p.m.
DEC. 16/17 | KISLEV 16/17 Candle Lighting: .....................Friday 4:26 p.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-YISHLAH Olivia Rose Philosophe becomes Bat Mitzvah Sermon by Rabbi Shulman Family Service .....................................10:30 a.m. Shabbat Study Session .....................3:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv.................................... 4:30 p.m. Havdalah ................................................5:12 p.m.
DEC. 23/24 | KISLEV 23/24 Candle Lighting: .....................Friday 4:30 p.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-YEISHEV Sermon by Rabbi Shulman No Family Service Shabbat Study Session .....................3:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ...................................4:30 p.m. Havdalah ...............................................5:15 p.m.
We’ve all received that just unusual enough gift to challenge the cliché, “it’s the thought that counts.” On occasion haven’t we all opened a present and wondered, “What were they thinking?” But, what I want to know is this. How is it thoughtful of someone else if I have to do the thinking, politely telling them what I want? (Yes it is thoughtful of them to ask, and even more so to be thinking of me at all. I appreciate that, but you get the point.)
commentator Nahmanides describes it, “They called a gift which a person sends of his own free will “a blessing” because he sends it from that with which God has blessed him.” God has blessed us all with so much. Let’s remember this. We need to share the gifts contained in each of our lives. Imagine a Hanukkah night sitting in the candles’ glow discussing what you believe, what you hope for, what you want your children and grandchildren to know more about. What more valuable gift could you possibly give? What better way is there to bless your loved ones? We can each give such gifts of meaning. Offer to spend time with someone you miss, to spend time with someone on your shopping list who is alone too often. Dedicate one or more of Hanukkah’s nights to family fun and a special activity together instead of opening presents.
I think our gift giving requires a deeper sensitivity. A meaningful gift is one that demonstrates something of me, the person giving the gift. It expresses my consideration of you, the person to whom I am presenting it. It’s a present uniquely from me. It isn’t the easy or ordinary thing anyone else can give.
Join with others in the hesed of so many gestures you and your children, you and your friends, you and our community can do for others. Draw upon your life’s blessings. We can give of our talents. We can give of our time. We can give of our hobbies. We can give of our knowledge. We can give of our memories. These can be our Hanukkah presents.
In Torah tradition our patriarch Jacob offers his brother Esau a gift. “Please accept my present-birkhati which has been brought to you, for God has favored me and I have plenty.” Jacob’s language reflects a particular kind of gift. He says “birkhati,” my blessing.
Drawing from our lives’ blessings the most meaningful gifts we can offer reflect something of ourselves and our imaginations taking the risk to be different on occasion. After all, the best presents we give aren’t for sale in a store.
Jacob gives his brother something of himself, something our tradition understands as less tangible, something of more personal quality and care. As the medieval Spanish
Enjoy the lights! Happy Hanukkah!
Rabbi Ron Shulman
DEC. 30/31 | Tevet 30/31 Candle Lighting: .....................Friday 4:35 p.m. TORAH PORTION: MI-KETZ Sermon by Rabbi Shulman No Family Service Shabbat Study Session .....................3:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv ....................................4:30 p.m. Havdalah ...............................................5:20 p.m.
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Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Daily: 7:30 a.m., and 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
NEWS@CHIZUK AMUNO
NEW FUND IN MEMORY OF MIRIAM FOSS “Illuminate the world so that we may rejoice in it.” This year, December 24 marks the beginning of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. The beauty and warmth of light, on this holiday or weekly on Shabbat, evokes the luminous and enduring presence of our beloved Miriam Foss. Miriam had the ability to gather people of different backgrounds and circumstances and create a shared experience. With Miriam orchestrating, we lit candles, helped each other, helped strangers, exchanged ideas, and celebrated our Jewish tradition. Her energy was expansive, invigorating, and humble. She touched people personally, as a host to her friends and family, and professionally, as the director of Gemilut Hasadim at Chizuk Amuno. To continue her legacy, Miriam’s family has established the Miriam Foss Gemilut Hasadim Memorial Fund of Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Through a generous contribution to the synagogue, the Fund will continue an essential purpose of our Gemilut
Hasadim program by reaching out in a significant way to the larger Baltimore community. The Fund will sit with other endowed funds in the Chizuk Amuno Foundation. Each year The Fund will award one graduating senior at Baltimore City College high school—the alma mater of Miriam’s father, uncle, and four children—$5,000 to be used for the student’s college tuition. This student will have demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving their community, performed charitable acts, and shown outstanding character, leadership, and integrity. The Fund will memorialize Miriam’s deep love for Judaism and her and the synagogue’s commitment to helping communities across Baltimore City. Contributions can be made online through the Chizuk Amuno website www.chizukamuno.org/giving/make-atribute-gift/ or through the synagogue office. As Hanukkah approaches and winter nears, we are excited to share an initiative that will be one powerful way of continuing Miriam’s lasting light so that we too can “illuminate the world.”
Avraham Infeld December 9, 8:30 a.m.
“Challenges of Jewish Identity Today” As part of The Associated’s Sue Glick Liebman Visiting Israel Scholar program, Krieger Schechter Day School is proud to host a conversation with world-renowned speaker, Avraham Infeld, on Friday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m. During this session, we will explore “Challenges of Jewish Identity Today.” The conversation will take place at Chizuk Amuno Congregation. All are welcome to join us for this special opportunity. Please email Marisa Obuchowski (mobuchowski@associated.org) with questions and to RSVP. For more information about this community-wide program and other opportunities to hear Avraham Infeld during his time in Baltimore, visit associated.org/israelscholar.
Sam Moskowitz Elected President of Chizuk Amuno Foundation Established in 1994, the Chizuk Amuno Foundation is our notfor-profit subsidiary comprised of our congregation and school endowments and investments which provide essential support to our budget, operations, schools, scholarships, building, cemetery, and synagogue programs. Nearly $18 million is invested through the Jewish Communal Investment Fund under the auspices of the Associated. At the Chizuk Amuno Foundation’s recent meeting, their Board elected Sam Moskowitz as the new Foundation President as Anne Young completed her term. Also elected were Neil Leikach as First VicePresident, Glenn Easton as Secretary, and Michael Friedman as Treasurer. Leonard Attman, and Ronnie Kleiman are new members of the Foundation Board joining Gary Attman, Jason A. Blavatt, Beth Goldsmith, Allan Greenberg, Linda A. Hurwitz, Stuart Kaplow, Ira Malis, Dick Matz, Sandi Moffet, David M. Schwaber, Rabbi Ron Shulman, and Marc Terrill. Maury Garten completed a term on the Board and Sandy Schreiber serves our Foundation Legal Counsel. Our thanks to these synagogue and community leaders for their stewardship of our funds. As we approach our congregation’s 150th anniversary and significant anniversaries for each of our schools, plans are underway for a major campaign with the goal of doubling our foundation funds.
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ENGAGE IN CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Attention 2019-2020 B’nei Mitzvah Families
Camp Ramah Scholarships
It is difficult to believe that we are already planning for our 2019-2020 b’nei mitzvah students. Rather than assign dates based on the calendar year as we have done in the past, we now assign dates according to the school year (August through June). This enables us to create one cohort of students, mostly in the same grade, who can participate with their families in our preparation programs, training, meetings, and gatherings. We will soon be assigning dates for students born between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Information and applications will be sent in December for this class of 2019-20. If you do not receive a letter and application by the end of the December, please contact Marci Scher at 410-486-6400 ext. 223 or mscher@chizukamuno.org. In the time period between the assignment of a bar/bat mitzvah date and the day of the simhah, families will continue to be invited to participate in “613 & Me,” a series of programs designed to enhance the meaning of this milestone lifecycle event. These programs include a session entitled “It’s a Date” that will explore each child’s Torah portion, a Mitzvah Fair to help your family be more engaged in mitzvot and acts of social justice, an aliyah to the Torah, and a special Shabbat morning service to help families become more familiar with and comfortable in our Sanctuary service. The entire Chizuk Amuno family looks forward to celebrating this exciting and important milestone with our B’nei Mitzvah families.
For more information on these programs and other Young Families events, please contact Melissa Berman, mberman@chizukamuno.org or 410-486-8641
Small Hands Shabbat December 3, 10:30 a.m.
Featuring the PJ Library book “26 Big Things Small Hands Do,” as we focus on the power of small hands. (Ideal for grades 1 and younger)
Activities • Prayers • Program • Lunch Opportunities to sponsor a Kiddush lunch in honor of your child’s Nov./Dec. birthday are available.
Making Holiday Keepsakes Grandparents & Grandchildren Together Sunday, December 11th , 3-5 p.m.
We provide the materials and help from educators. YOU provide the joy in making something you and your grandchild can • Give to other family members • Keep for special holidays
• Use all the time • Give to someone else
Enjoy together because it captures something special about your relationship or your family. $10 per Grandparent | $5 per Grandchild (Snacks provided) RSVP to Ethan Haas at ehaas@chizukamuno.org
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We are delighted that so many of our Chizuk Amuno children and teens attend Ramah Camps and extend their Jewish experiential learning into the summer months. There are need based scholarships available to the children of synagogue members through a variety of Chizuk Amuno and Ramah Scholarship funds, including the Kahan Trust Fund, the Camp Ramah Trust Fund (with generous donations from Sisterhood, Brotherhood and Club Hatikvah), the Jared Levy endowment Fund, the Goldner Ramah endowment Fund, and the Siegel Ramah endowment Fund. Last year we distributed almost $8000 in camp scholarships for summer 2016. We know that summers at Camp Ramah are wonderful Jewish experiences of friendship, learning and community and we are proud to assist our Chizuk Amuno families in giving our children these immersive and intensive experiences. Please consider making a donation to any of these funds and help make a Ramah summer possible for our children and teens. If you are interested in a need based scholarship for Camp Ramah for Summer 2017, be in touch with Rabbi Wechsler dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
TOT Shabbat December 9, and December 16 9:15 a.m. Bring your little ones *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 for more information.
Engage with our Schools GOLDSMITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER Walk in Wednesdays December 7 & 14 9:30-11:30 a.m. Walk in Wednesdays is an informal opportunity for prospective families to visit Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, take a tour of our school, meet the director and see classes in action. We encourage you to join us on an upcoming Wednesday so that you can learn about our State Accredited Jewish Early Childhood program and all we have to offer. No appointment necessary. For more information, please contact Michelle Gold, mgold@chizukamuno.org or 410-486-8642
NOW ENROLLING January 2’s will begin Thursday, January 5. The class will run Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-11:30 a.m. This class is intended for children who will turn 2 between September and March. Please contact Michelle Gold for more information and a tour of our Accredited Jewish Early Childhood Center. 410-486-8642 or mgold@chizukamuno.org
ROSENBLOOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Achshav and Netivon Starts the Year with Special Programming Of the many synagogue programs for teens across the country, Achshav and Netivon were the only ones to begin the year with a presentation by a yo-yo master. The 75 students had a ball and so did Justin Webber, the national yo-yo master who was absolutely terrific. Being a busy committed Jewish teenager is tough in a lot of ways, and at one point, Justin, as he flung the yo-yo as far as he could, remarked, “life has its about ups and downs, but keep tossing the yo-yo, and never give up. The yo-yo can teach many life lessons. To perform tricks with the yo-yo, you have to practice, the same as in life: No matter how good you are at something mastery can only come from practice and hard work. Never give up.” Unlike some yo-yo tricks nobody was put to sleep. What a great and unusual way to begin the new year! On Tuesday, September 27, Rabbi Shulman guided our 10th through 12th grade students and their parents through the complicated and challenging High Holy Day liturgy. He offered broad strokes of the structure and meaning of the prayers. He demonstrated how the liturgy asks us to reflect on how to use the gift of time that we pray for every Rosh HaShanah. Our students were deeply engaged in such a high level of thought and analysis.
THE BIG ELECTION 2016
On Wednesday, October 19, Achshav and Netivon students saw a screening of the new film “Denial” at the Charles Theater. The film tells the story of how British writer David Irving sued historian Deborah Lipstatdt and Penquin Books for libel after she wrote a book portraying him as a Holocaust denier. Many of our students were amazed and disturbed how anyone today could deny the holocaust. These soon to be college students learned that had to be prepared for many ideas outside of their experience and world view and to be up to the challenge to defend their perspective. This election season has been fraught with divisive debate and rhetoric about many issues. During the month of November, we invited two alumni, Sam Novey and Mordecai Shualy, and faculty member Dr. Neil Rubin to help our students navigate this unpresidented election. Our students explored topics of immigration, the meaning of voting, and the question of if a candidate’s policy on Israel should impact their vote. Now that the holidays and elections are finally over, our faculty and students are looking forward to a regular schedule of classes with opportunities to continue studying Hebrew, Israel, and contemporary topics. Of course, our students will get to see their friends, make new ones, and experience great field trips and other special guests.
At Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, our kiddies had the important task of voting and choosing who is their favorite chocolate candy ... HUGS or KISSES.. HUGS WON!
krieger schechter day school At KSDS students voted for their favorite snack in what we called E-snack-tion 2016. This included primary elections in the Sweet and Salty parties, a third party candidate (celery sticks from the Green Party!) and grade-level exploration of issues such as democracy, voting rights, campaigning, branches of government, and election process. The votes were tallied and Gummy Bears and fighting hunger won their respective votes! Celebratory treats forthcoming!
KSDS Winter Open House Tuesday, December 13, 7 p.m. Our winter Open House for prospective parents is a perfect opportunity to get a closer look at our curriculum, directly from our teachers. You can also attend mini-sessions focusing on our General Studies and Judaic Studies programs. Come experience the journey that awaits you at Krieger Schechter! Please contact Nissa Weinberg, Director of Admission, for more information. nweinberg@ksds.edu or 410-824-2066
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Engage IN gemilut hasadim
Upcoming volunteer opportunities 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.
Knitting Havurah Wednesday, December 21 • 2-3:30 p.m. Contact: Cheryl Snyderman We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and in the U.S. We also make scarves in support of the Jewish Volunteer Connection for Community Mitzvah Day on December 25. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. For those who can’t attend our sessions, we still welcome your contributions. If you have or a friend has yarn left over from other projects, please consider making a donation to our Knitting Havurah. Todah Rabbah to our October knitters/crocheters: Edna Crystal, Linda Eisenberg, Claire Freeland, Roberta Katz, Esther Marsiglia, Eileen Schultz, Judy Schwartz, and Harriet Udell
RACE FOR THE CURE Despite the very cold start to the day, Chizuk Amuno was well-represented at this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. We thank our participants: Sande Mitchell (leader), Susan Katz, Anne King, Steve King, Margie Simon, and Cheryl Snyderman
our daily bread Sundays, December 18, January 15 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Contacts: Wendy Davis, 410-358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com or Jenny Baker, 410-602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com Join with friends from Chizuk Amuno and help serve meals to Baltimore’s hungry men, women, and children. Todah Rabbah to October participants: Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Cheryl Snyderman, Melody Snyderman, and Jason Sumpter
Reading Partners Tutoring Program Contact Cheryl Snyderman Reading Partners is a national organization with a Baltimore presence in 19 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. Todah Rabbah to our current volunteers: Ruth Gann, Fran Glushakow Gould, Margi Hoffman, Elliot King, Hazel Radowsky, David Spitz, and Ellen Weiss
ADOPT-A-ROAD Sunday, December 4 • 9 a.m. (raindate: December 11) Contact: Irwin Golob, 410-560-7422 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. Todah Rabbah to our volunteers in September: Moe Brown and Irwin Golob Page 6
Chizuk Amuno’s Team Supports JVC’s Community Mitzvah Day Saturday, December 24 • 4:45 p.m. & Sunday, December 25 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join with other Chizuk Amuno congregants and thousands of volunteers in celebrating this annual day of service. Chizuk Amuno will be stationed at the Owings Mills JCC on Friday, making no-sew fleece blankets. This is a family-friendly event with opportunities at offsite and both JCC locations. www.jvcbaltimore.org
Ronald McDonald House Wednesdays, December 21 (Sisterhood) and January 18 • 4-7 p.m. Contact: Beth Blumberg for December, bethblum26@gmail.com, or Cheryl Snyderman Todah Rabbah to our September volunteers: Hazel Greenstein (leader), Jenny Baker, Beth Blumberg, Harriet Brown, Garth Gerstenblith, Hilly Greenstein, Margi Hoffman, Rena Lapidus, Janet Kantor, Saundra Madoff, Dawn Reznik, Eileen Schultz, Margie Simon, and Cheryl Snyderman
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.
Engage IN gemilut hasadim
613 & Me Mitzvah Fair On Sunday, November 6, Chizuk Amuno’s 5th and 6th grade students preparing to become B’nei Mitzvah attended our bi-annual Mitzvah Fair. Mitzvah Heroes Madison Greenstein, Sam Rubin, Myles Sefret, Rebecca Sereboff, and Alanna Sereboff described their inspiring Mitzvah activities to our students and their families. The morning included a “tour” of several agencies which offered myriad opportunities for volunteering or personalized projects for the benefit of their organization. The agencies that participated focus on many different types of work, including serving those in need, helping children, technology, reading, heroes, animals, the environment, and crafts. After speaking with the agency representatives, RRS student Alex Hartman said, “The Fair gave me ideas on how I can help my community.” KSDS student Lior Gamliel responded, “I really enjoyed the Mitzvah Fair because I liked getting to know what my options were and see what the organizations did. It was also really cool to have some options made for me so I wouldn’t have to start from scratch…” That is precisely the goal – to have our students thinking about how acts of loving-kindness can be a part of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. The Fair also provided the opportunity to perform some mitzvot – students prepared two large boxes of sandwiches for Manna House, a large box of trail-mix snack bags for Paul’s Place, created almost four dozen thank you / welcome back greeting cards for Operation Welcome Home to give to returning soldiers, and colored pop art for Art with a Heart to use for items they sell, the proceeds of which benefit their programs. Students also checked the expiration dates on the food collected during our Yom Kippur Food Drive, bagged, and loaded cars for delivery. Todah Rabbah to our many enthusiastic volunteers who helped to make the Mitzvah Fair a success: Marlene Aiken, Stuart Aiken, Jenny Baker, Gillian Blum, Wendy Davis, Carole Diamond, Lisa Easton, David Feldstein, Tamie Flax, Randee Glassman, Miriam Golob, Hazel Greenstein, Jane Kahn, Rachel Kaplan, Shari Kaplan, Jessi Karmiol, Roberta Katz, Ruthanne Kaufman, Judy Meltzer, Gail Oppel, Eileen Schultz, Maxine Seidman, Margie Simon, and Julia Willis. If you would like more information about the agencies that attended or other opportunities for volunteering, please contact Cheryl Snyderman, Director of Gemilut Hasadim, csnyderman@chizukamuno.org or 410-486-6400, ext. 300.
YOM KIPPUR FOOD DRIVE We thank our members for their enthusiastic support of our Food Drive. Fifth and sixth grade students at our Mitzvah Fair sorted over 54 bags of groceries, weighing 515 pounds. That’s a lot of food! We were pleased to be able to send loaded cars, filled with food, to Manna House and Paul’s Place – both participants in this year’s fair.
Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set 1-3 weeks in advance of the incoming flights. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages. Contact: Rabbi Debi Wechsler to be on the mailing list. Page 7
Engage with SYNAGOGUE FRIENDS
SISTERHOOD
BROTHERHOOD
Contact Dixie Leikach, with any questions or further requests at Sisterhood@chizukamuno.org or 443-386-1062. If you’d like to be on our e-newsletter, please give Dixie your e-mail address.
The brotherhood is alive and well this year and has a wide variety of activities planned. Join us this year by opting into Brotherhood. We are looking for all to participate! Contact: Eric Beser, eric.beser@e-isg.com
MAH JONGG Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All levels encouraged to participate! RSVP to Randee Glassman, randee853@aol.com
SISTERHOOD BOARD MEETING Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending and are not on the Sisterhood board, please contact Dixie Leikach at Sisterhood@chizukamuno.org
Men Meat and Midrash, Super Heros of the Bible, Part 2 - The Game of Thrones in Ancient Israel
SUMMER BUS TRIP ANNOUNCED! Save the Date: Sunday, July 23 “Hello Dolly” staring Bette Midler! Cost / Person - $279 RSVP ASAP Contact Marilyn Spector 410-486-3888
January 11, 2017, 6 p.m. $8/person includes deli dinner Pay by check to the Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD RSVP to Eric Beser, eric.beser@e-isg.com
BRCA Gene Discussion Wednesday, December 14, 7 p.m. Featuring Dr. Deedee Shiller Every person has a story. Learn how your past can help build your future. Dr. Dee-Dee Shiller is a board-certified gynecologist and osteopath. She currently performs surgery at both Northwest and Sinai Hospitals. Dr. Shiller takes a holistic approach to treating a wide range of gynecologic conditions. She is an active community speaker and advocate for Women’s preventive health. She feels that each family, with education and guidance, has the chance to change their destiny.
SiSTERHOOD RONALD MCDONALD NIGHT Wednesday, December 21 Sisterhood will be providing the food for the Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers are needed to provide the meals, including main dishes, and sides, and for delivering the meal. Please contact Beth Blumberg to volunteer or for more information at 410-484-3237 beth26@comcast.net
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Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Krieger Schechter Day School (KSDS) women and girls came to bake challah together at The Baltimore Shabbat Project’s The Great Challah Bake.
SISTERHOOD judaica shop We have an awesome variety of menorahs, candles and gifts for all! Please stop by the shop to do your Hanukkah shopping! We look forward to seeing you! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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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. DECEMBER 10 Drew Ryan Rabinowitz Label Yosef son of Terri & Michael Rabinowitz DECEMBER 17 Olivia Rose Philosophe Rachael daughter of Teri & Dr. Benjamin Philosophe
Members in the News Chizuk Amuno was well represented in a recent issue of the JMORE magazine listing 18 of the Jewish community’s leading lights. Yasher koach to Gary Attman. Liz Minkin Friedman, Shelly Hettleman, and Randi Pupkin. Your good work brings pride to your congregation and community. Alan Mogol, Principal at Ober/ Kaler, Attorneys at Law, has been selected as the “Lawyer of the Year” in Banking and Finance Law in Baltimore by the national legal rating publication, The Beest Lawyers in America.
Were you trying to come up with the ‘perfect’ Hanukkah gift? How about purchasing a brick to celebrate a milestone or honor the memory of somebody special? Each permanent brick is a $250 contribution. In honor of Hanukkah, a dozen Sufganiyot (donuts) will be given to each contributor in December. 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.
Chizuk Amuno & Schools Hanukkah Wish List In Loving Memory In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Leon Ezrine, husband of Evelyn Ezrine and father of Marlene Harrison and z’l Bruce Ezrine Kenneth A. Friedman, husband of Arlene Friedman and brother of Irving Friedman and Melvin “Maish” Friedman Deborah ‘Debbie’ Potts, wife of Efrem Potts and mother of Ruth Potts, Rabbi JoHanna Potts, Elizabeth Borris and Amy Knapp We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Dr. Fred Jacobs, on the loss of his mother, Anna Jacobs Fran Pollack Matz, on the loss of her father, Tillman ‘Duke’ Pollack Marlene Pollack and Linda Klitenic, on the loss of their son and brother, Brian Pollack
New Members We are happy to welcome those who recently joined or returned to our Chizuk Amuno family. Steven & Sherry Weinberg
Many times during the year members and friends tell us that they would like to contribute something to our congregation in honor or memory of a loved one or to mark a special occasion. We are often asked what we may need and what would enhance one of our schools, programs, our services, or our programs. Sometimes, our synagogue budget alone cannot provide for all of our wishes and needs, large and small. The following list offers some suggestions compiled by our schools and leadership but don’t hesitate to suggest additional, creative ways to enhance our congregation and community. Wish List contributors will be recognized in the HaHodesh monthly newsletter. To contribute something on our Wish List, please contact Beth Goldsmith or Glenn Easton at the synagogue. Sponsor a Minyan Breakfast - $150 Inscribed Brick on Derekh Amuno Pathway - $250 Sponsor a Young Families Shabbat Kiddush Lunch - $400 Purchase two iPads for event credit card uses - $500 each Purchase two new cameras for school and synagogue marketing, publicity, & Facebook posts - $550 ea. Sponsor Nutritional snacks in our Preschool (one month) - $800 Sponsor the Tikun L’el Shavuot Program - $1,000 Underwrite the Delivery of Shabbat Dinner to Families with Newborns - $SOLD/yr. Underwrite Downtown Lunch n’Learn - $SOLD/yr. Upgrade a new KSDS and Religious School Office Computer - $1,800/ea. Underwrite one issue of the HaHodesh Monthly Newsletter - $1,800 Purchase a Large Screen TV/Video Conference Monitor - $SOLD Purchase a Hearing Assistance System for the Hoffberger Chapel - $SOLD Underwrite the annual Wings of Memory Yizkor Booklet - $6,500 Underwrite Annual SCAL “Summer Camp” - $6,500 Underwrite the Annual Purim Carnival - $7,500 Underwrite the Annual KSDS 8th Grade Play - $8,000 Underwrite KSDS 8th Grade Israel Trip Scholarships - $10,000 Underwrite the HaHodesh monthly Newsletter - $17,000/year Purchase Upgraded School Intercom/Communication System - $30,000 Page 9
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Todah Rabah to our Annual Campaign Supporters Not Too Late to Contribute Our grateful appreciation to the following Chizuk Amuno members who have generously supported our Annual Campaign with a pledge to support the congregation and schools. While the congregation is approaching its financial goal, we are short of our goal of 100% member participation by December 31st. It is not too late to add your name and support to our special list of donors to appear in the next issue of HaHodesh. Please contact Beth Goldsmith, Alan Kanter, or Glenn Easton at the synagogue office with your pledge. Contributions may be allocated to support the preschool, religious school, day school, adult learning, or the congregation. Please contact Randi Turkel, Sonja Sugerman, Jodi Moskowitz, or Liz Minkin-Friedman with pledges to the KSDS Campaign. Donors designating KSDS for their annual campaign gift will also be listed in additional school communications. Ken & Jessamyn Abel Walter & Rita Abel Leslie & Ferne Abramowitz Joshua & Rachael Abrams Tim & Cheryl Abrams Gil & Ann Abramson Stanley & Shirley Adler Larry & Naomi Amsterdam Samuel Andorsky & Rachel Siegal Tzach & Yifaat Asher Gary & Patricia Attman Lennie & Phyllis Attman Marc & Debbie Attman Ronnie & Stephanie Attman Richard & Mimi Azrael Jenny Baker Adam & Allison Baumwald Howard & Deborah Berman Jeffrey & Melissa Berman Steven & Jill Bers Alvin & Selma Blaker Jason & Amy Blavatt Jeff & Kelly Blavatt Sanford & Sue Block Sima Blue Steven & Robyn Blum Sarah Bohn Gary D. & Stephani Braverman Howard Brill Michele Brill Norris & Janice Brodsky Jonathan Bromberg & Barbara Scott Arthur & Sarajane Brown Moe & Harriet Brown Stan & Lynn Brull Norman & Roxy Buchsbaum Irv & Sharon Caplan Bruce & Amy Chapper Howard & Heather Cohen Lou & Debbie Cohen Nancy Cohen Scott & Lois Cohen Suzanne Cohen Jeffrey Cooper & Michele Shenk-Cooper Mace & Edna Crystal William & Sue Crystal Steve & Diane Dansicker Larsson & Liana Davis Lee & Alissa Densky Jay Frogel & Susana Deustua Nancy Dickman Glenn & Cindy Easton Eric & Wendy Espeland Jacob & Daniela Eyal Richard Fairman Dan Farkas & Gail Letzter Art & Eena Feld Sylvan & Susie Feldman David & Alison Feldstein Scott & Cathi Finkelstein Bernie & Natalie Fish
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Millie Fisher Irvin & Nannette Flax Hillard Folus Jayson & Judy Folus Marilyn Folus Forrest Foss Joel & Pamela Fradin Aileen Frank Howard & Claire Freeland David & Ilene Freishtat Dan & Ann Fried Keith & Liz Friedman Louis & Phyllis Friedman Robert & Lisa Friedman Robert & Pam Friedman Rob & Janine Frier Maggi Gaines Ziv & Jenny Gamliel Irma Gamson Robert & Bonnie Garonzik Herbert & Susan Garten Maury & Alice Garten Jay & Miriam Gerstenblith Larry & Carol Gilbert Richard & Ellen Gillette David & Jody Ginsberg Lou & Lainie Gitomer Barry & Elaine Gittlen Sandra & Barry Glass Jacqueline Glassgold Lowell Glazer Sylvia Gluckstern Mitch & Leslee Gold Michael & Adva Goldberg Kim Golden & Jean Suda Lewis & Louise Goldfine Bruce Goldman Jonathan & Joan Goldman Mark & Barbara Goldman Ron & Florene Goldner Sheldon & Shelley Goldseker Beth Goldsmith Irving & Hedy Goldstein Leonard & Betty Golombek Randy Goodman Jerry & Darlene Gordon Robert & Jacqueline Gordon Leonid & Sarah Gorovoy Ed & Carol Gratz David & Joan Greenberg Joe Greenblum Alan & Barbara Grochal Albert & Jessica Grosman Richard Gruen & Ruth Jakubowski Roz Guben Lester & Sandra Guthorn Bob & Fritzi Hallock Harry & Stacey Halpert Lois Halpert Calvin & Ina Hamburger Donna Handelman Richard Hanna & Anna Dreyer Ann Harris
Adam & Jill Hartman Leah Helman Lee Hendler Stanford & Deborah Hess Elayne Hettleman Jeffrey & Shelly Hettleman Charles Hirsch & Mary Miller Paula Hoffberger Steven & Margi Hoffman Marion Isaac Serene Israel Stephen & Regina Jacobs Marshall Janoff Bluma Jed Stanley & Paula Junker Ronald & Jane Kahn Alan & Harriet Kanter Lou & Joyce Kaplan Robert & Virginia Kass Linda Katz Morton & Sally Katz Ruthanne Kaufman Shirley Kaufman Kevin Keane & Donna Balinkie Isobel Kemper Elliot & Anita King Steve & Anne King Martin & Marilynn Kinstler Anita Klawans Ronnie Kleiman Eili Klein & Sharon Green Ethel Klein Ellen Koch Ed & Joanne Kraus Michael & Marilyn Krinsky Abram Kronsberg & Robin Kaplan Alfred & Rosalind Kronthal Jerome & Gail Kurman Darryl & Bracha Lang Michael & Elinor Laupheimer Linda Lebovic Jon Lederer & Jennie Rothschild Jerome & Bettye Leibowitz Neil & Dixie Leikach Jay & Ruth Lenrow Mende Lerner & Harriett Stein Audrey Levine Stuart & Amanda Levine Michael & Wende Levitas Bruce & Barbara Lewbart Bill Lewis Larry & Lynne Lichtig Elli & Laura Lieberman Harry & Lynne Lipsitz Marlene London Jonathan Lowenberg Bruce Lubich & Barbara Werner-Lubich Ira & Michelle Malis David Mallott & Miriam Blitzer Donald & Brigitte Manekin Richard & Marsha Manekin Robert & Vivian Manekin
Daniel & Adele Marcus Warren & Lily Massouda Dick & Alina Matz Aaron & Jill Max Robert & Cynthia Max Bob & Betty Medalie Judy Meltzer Joel & Jennifer Meshulam Richard & Barbara Meshulam Michael & Israela Meyerstein Andy Miller & Sandra Dzija Lee & Helaine Miller Louis & Esther Miller Sheldon & Patsy Milner Brian & S&ra Moffet Alan & Ellen Mogol Mike & Margery Moranz Melvin & Pnina Moschel Sam & Jodi Moskowitz Ken Nelson & Lindy Rosen-Nelson Arnold & Elke Neuburger Eric & Stephanie Nislow Paul & Amie Nochumowitz Phil Nochumowitz Pacy & Bonnie Oletsky Tanna Omansky Barry & Pearl Oslick Larry & Sheila Pakula Shirley Parker Albert & Nadja Pats Tammie Plant Howard & Sue Platt Jeffrey & Pam Platt Marvin Platt Marlene Pollack Bob & Amy Pollokoff Brian & Andrea Polsky Leslie & Audrey Polt Alvin & Ilene Powers Mark & Fran Pressman Fay Prohovnik Andrew & Randi Pupkin Michael & Hazel Radowsky Earl & Lorraine Raffel Ron & Rebecca Raich Dorothy Rainess Joan Raskin Etan & Sara Reisner Seema Reznick David & Linda Richman Daniele & Karen Rigamonti Sharon Rose Alan & Susan Rosen Antony & Livia Rosen Jeffrey & Mindy Rosen Joshua Rosen Howard Rosenbloom & Michelle Gelkin Michael & Alisa Rosenbloom Rosalie Rosenzwog Jerry & Ruth Ross Lynn Rudman David & Nancy Sall
Howard & Sheila Sandbank Lou & Jill Sapperstein Daniel & Julie Scharfstein Ronald & Dara Schechter Rob & Michelle Scherr Allen & Cindy Schiff Paul & Marilyn Schneider Helen Schreiber Sanford & Tobey Schreiber Harold & Susan Schreier Brad & Cindi Schrum Steven & Roberta Schulman Stanley & Eileen Schultz David & Alena Schwaber David & Marlene Schwaber David & Elda Schwartz Bob & Judith Schwartz Allan & Polly Senker Jack & Rena Shenk Lee & Nancy Sherman Mark & Judith Shulman Howard & Barb Siegel Roslyn Siegel Steve Siegel & Marcia Glass-Siegel Eddie & Jodie Silverman Marjorie Simon Muriel Simon Ina Singer Steve & Susan Sklar Jeffrey & Barbara Snyder Sandra Steingart Barney Stern Ken & Edina Stoller Walter Straus Joel & Miriam Suldan Morris Swartz & Karen Desser Marshall & Doris Tanhoff Nelson & Lynn Tucker Henry & Debra Tyrangiel Richard & Harriet Udell Carl & Denise Verstandig Michael & Janice Wallach Barry & Vera Wasserman Rabbi Debi Wechsler Estelle Weinberg Steve & Kathy Weinberg Jeremy & Diane Weiner Michael & Jill Weiss Herbert White Mark Whitman Norman Wigutow James Williams & Susan Miller Jonathan Willis & Deborah Cardin Marc & Phyllis Winner Lorne & Melanie Yasbin David & Anne Young Joel & Ann Zaiman Jeffrey & Karen Zale Roy & Bonnie Ziegelstein Fred & Judy Zimmerman Margot Zipper Marty & Dolores Zuckerman Alan & Rona Zukerberg
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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.
Special Offering Congregational Support Fred & Judy Zimmerman wishing Ed Frieman a full & speedy recovery Hanan Sibel with thanks Saul & Joan Gurney for a speedy recovery of Dr. Moshe Shualy Saul & Joan Gurney for a speedy recovery of Reva Suffel Stuart & Marlene Aiken in honor of the excellent High Holiday services conducted by Rabbi Shulman & Rabbi Wechsler Bernard & Dorothy Lloyd in honor of Evelyn Brager’s retirement Louise Albert in honor of Lois Halpert Dick & Marsha Manekin in honor of Bill & Harriet Helfand’s daughter Caroline’s wedding to Elan Kazam & their son Alex’s officiating at the wedding Alan & Harriet Kanter in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Albert & Beth Blumberg in memory of Dana Hudes Alfred & Marilyn Rosenstein in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Alfred & Rosalind Kronthal in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Arline Nitzberg in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Arnold & Miriam Kahn in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Art & Eena Feld in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Bill & Toba Grant in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Bradley & Lisa Trattner in memory of Tillman “Duke” Pollack and Warren Klawans Brian & Sandra Moffet in memory of Dana Hudes Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Carole Buchman in memory of Blanche Bernstein Dorothy, Jeff & Ira Rainess in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Dr. Jerome Schwartz in memory of loved ones Drs. Howard & Claire Freeland in memory of Beverley Kahn Elliott Haut & Jayne Gerson in memory of Dana Hudes Fred & Judy Zimmerman in memory of Ron Jacobs and Brian Alan Pollack Gary & Patty Attman in memory of Warren Klawans Howard Rosenbloom & Michelle Gelkin in memory of Geraldine Levinson Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Warren Klawans and Dr. Michael Billig Jay & Nadine Rudo in memory of Bertha Rudo Jenny Baker in memory of Brian Alan Pollack, Dana Hudes, Tillman “Duke” Pollack, & Richard “Dick” Walsh Jerome & Gail Kurman in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Larry & Naomi Amsterdam in memory of Dana Hudes Louis & Gail Wohlmuth in memory of Beverley C. Kahn Marion Isaac in memory of Sylvan Isaac Mark & Amy Bond in memory of Marion Straus Marlene Brager in memory of Brian Alan Pollock Melvin & Pnina Moschel in memory of Harry & Clara Moschel Mende Lerner & Harriett Stein in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Mr. Howard Rosenbloom in memory of Deborah “Debbie” Potts Mr. Stephen Dansicker in memory of Ruth Dansicker Mrs. Ethel Klein in memory of Jacob Klein & in honor of Ethel Glick’s aliyah Ruthanne Kaufman in memory of Beverley Kahn Seema Reznick & David Gleason in memory of Ann Grief Sharon Rose in memory of Brian Alan Pollack Sheila & Jordan Harburger in memory of Neely Snyder The Goodman Gable Gould/Adjusters International in memory of LeRoy Hoffberger Toba & Bill Grant in memory of Dana Hudes Tom & Barbara Steinhardt in memory of Warren Klawans Bruce & Barbara Lewbart wishing Mazal Tov to Tzach & Yifaat Asher on Liam’s Bar Mitzvah Stuart & Vicky Becker wishing Mazal Tov to Randee
& Ronald Glassman on the marriage of their son Matthew to Nina Pavlovskya Ashley Berner with thanks for your kind hospitality during the holidays Dr. Jeffrey Platt with thanks Jerry & Marcia Hoffman with thanks Mr. & Mrs. Tzach Asher with thanks to Mrs. Robin Shulman for allowing our family to participate in the decoration of the shul’s sukkah, & making the experience so pleasant. Mr. & Mrs. Tzach Asher with thanks to Mrs. Debby Hellman for her help & encouragement throughout Liam’s Bar Mitzvah preparation. Ms. Joan Rief with thanks
Please Note: Due to space considerations, contributions to be continued next month.
Bimah Flowers Shabbat, DECEMBER 3/3 KISLEV In Memory Of: Sam B. Conn, father, by Allan Conn. Benjamin Yoffe, father, by Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe & family. Joseph Massuda, father, by Cindy & Gabriel Massuda & family. Lillyan Tushman, mother, by Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe & family. Jene Eisenberg, mother, by Doris Bernhardt & family. Sylvia Reznick Wolf by her daughter Seema Reznick. Kenneth Marc Blumenthal by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal & family. Rita Meshulam, mother, by Barbara & Dr. Richard Meshulam and Jenny & Dr. Joel Meshulam. Magda Koves, mother, by Judy & Jayson Folus & family. Annie Malkin by Audrey Levine & family. Theodore Dzija by Sandra Dzija Miller & family. Helen Cohen by Barbara & Howard Cohen. Rita Helzner Silverman, on her birthday, by “Chuck” Klein & family. Shabbat, DECEMBER 10/10 KISLEV In Honor Of: The Bar Mitzvah of Drew Ryan Rabinowitz, by his parents, Terri & Michael Rabinowitz, and his grandmothers, Sylvia Cohen and Marcella Roenneburg In Memory Of: Leonard Cohen, Marlyn Joan Pinkner and Jacob Rabinowitz, grandparents of Drew Ryan Rabinowitz, on the occasion of Drew’s Bar Mitzvah Norman Steinberg, father, by Ilene & David Freishtat & family. Marcia Ann Spector, sister, by Judy & Marvin Spector & family. Rose Freedman, mother & grandmother, by Alice & Allen Alperstein & Mimi & Jack Freedman & family. Bernard Whitman, father & grandfather, by Edee Schnitzer & family. Harry Blumberg, father, by Dr. Albert Blumberg & family. Louis Millen by Ron & Alita Millen & family. Arthur Levine by Audrey Levine & family. Harry Wolfsthal by Dr. Susan Wolfsthal & Dr. William Keys & family. Laurel Dolly Keen, mother & grandmother, by Rena & Jack Shenk & family.
Mark Eigenberg, father, by Judi & Marc Komins & family. Bessie Caplan, mother, by Sharon & Irvin Caplan & family. Florence Gordon, mother, by Darlene & Gerald Gordon & family. Stanley I. Minch, on his birthday, by his wife, June Minch & family. Shabbat, December 17 /17 Kislev In Honor Of The Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Rose Philosophe, by her parents, Teri & Dr. Benjamin Philosophe, and her grandparents, Marcelle & Isidore Philosophe and Neysa Sharpless In Memory Of: Nathan Blum, father, by Elke & Arnold Neuburger & family. Evelyn Fishlin by Alita & Ron Millen & family. Rosalie Levin by Joan & Michael Vardi, Alan Levin & Anita Baron & Barbara Levy & families. Lilyan Sayer, mother, by Suzanne Katz & family. Sidney Tucker by Sally & Arthur Grant, children & grandchildren. Miriam Sokolow, sister, by Jeanne & Jack Luskin & family. Beatrice Kraus, mother & grandmother, by Joanne & Dr. Edward Kraus & family. Irene Levin, mother, by Sherrie & Carl Polsky & family. Esther Sapperstein by her children and grandchildren. Rhoda Toney by her family & friends of Chizuk Amuno. Morris Jacob by his daughter, Barbara Wallenstein, & family. Lee B. Cooper, mother, by Pamela & Joel Fradin. Baracat Elgamil, father, by Lily & Dr. Warren Massouda & family. Judge Albert L. Sklar, on his birthday, by his family Shabbat, December 24/24 Kislev In Memory Of: Rebecca Bobick, mother, by Anita Raynes & family. Jeanette Friedman, mother, by Joannie & Dr. Harry Friedman & family & Neil Friedman. Leon Weiner, brother, by Miriam & Arnold Kahn. Isadore Stern by his wife, children & granddaughter. Rebecca Spevak, mother, by Estelle Bloomberg & family. Julius Leiter, father, by Ruth & Allen Brown & family. Anna Yoffe, mother, by Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe & family. Anne Picower, mother, by Ilene & Alvin Powers & family. Jacob Donick, father, by Faye & Howard Pollack. Moritz H. Grossman, nephew, by Rose Frank. Shabbat December 31/2 Tevet In Memory Of: Jerome S. Cardin by Shoshana S. Cardin & family. Marion L. Goldman, by her children & grandchildren. Ethel Wolf, mother, by Donna & Robert Wolf & family. Lillian Kurman, mother, by Gail & Jerry Kurman & children. Marjorie Tucker Friedlander by Lynn & Nelson Tucker & family. Nathan L. Cohen by his wife, Suzanne F. Cohen, & family. Mary E. Mogol by Ellen & Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah & Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein. Mollye Hamburger, sister, by Ina & Calvin Hamburger. Abraham Weiner, father, by Miriam & Arnold Kahn & family. Anna Miller by Beverly & Jordon Max & family. Nathaniel Jacobs by his wife Ethel, children & grandchildren. Beulah Oppenheim, mother, by Rosalind & Samuel Oppenheim & family. Morris Pines, father, by his family. Florence M. Friedman, mother, by Drs. Deborah & Lawrence Weber, & grandchildren, Staci & Nikki. Mollie Putterman, mother, by Sharon & Irvin Caplan & family. Flora Pearlstein, mother, by Audrey Levine & family. Cheryl Rimerman, on her birthday, by her mother, Marlene Brager & family.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Monday, January 16, 2017 Join in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and give back to the community through hands-on service. Contact Cheryl Snyderman for more information.
Melissa Halpern, Director of Communications, Marketing, and Social Media
END OF YEAR GIVING There are great tax advantages to donating appreciated securities directly to the congregation. Stock may be contributed toward the payment of synagogue membership dues, annual appeal campaign, tuition payments, general donations, or other special offerings. Please visit www.chizukamuno.org/ giving/foundation-endowments/ or contact Susan Bernstein (sbernstein@chizukamuno.org) at the synagogue office for the instructions and account number for contributing stock.
SAVE THE DATE: Southern JEWISH Civil Rights Journey Sunday May 7 – Wednesday May 10, 2017 Embark on a journey that uses the history, sites, and current issues of each city as a springboard to highlight the relationship, and at times, the tension, of the Jewish and American identity. Our trip begins and ends in Atlanta with visits to Montgomery and Selma including the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Rosa Park Museum, the Tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more. For more information including pricing contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org (Our trip provider is Etgar 36.)