Hahodesh May 2016 by Chizuk Amuno Congregation

THIS MONT H H aHodesh AT CHIZUK AMUNO CONGREGATION AND SCHOOLS May 2016 | Nisan–Iyar 5776 Engaging Jewish Life and Learning

RABBI’S COLUMN

5TH ANNUAL

The Torah of Zionism At the AIPAC conference some weeks ago, I attended a special session for rabbis. RABBI RON SHULMAN 750 of us from all religious streams of Jewish life sat together over lunch to think about some of the challenges confronting Israel right now. As we were listening to the speakers and talking among ourselves, a friend of mine observed that this occasion was notable for bringing together such a large and diverse gathering of rabbis who represent the full variety of ideas and practice in contemporary Judaism. He then commented wistfully, “and we came together to talk about politics not Torah.” Political and communal support for the American-Israel relationship is AIPAC’s mission, of course. Yet even in that context, I thought about my friend’s observation. How precious it is to gather in our diversity. How unique is Israel that we form such a broad Jewish community around her in our Zionism and concern, and that within Israel’s borders all forms of Judaism and Jewish identity live. Today there are only two ways we identify as Jews. Through our connection to Jewish tradition and our bond with the history and heritage of the Jewish people. Israeli Jews who are unmoved by Judaism demonstrate their bonds to the ▶ Continued on page 2

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SCHECHTER ON THE MOVE 5K RACE AND FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL - SUNDAY, JUNE 5 8 A.M.

CELEBRATE YOM HA’ATZMAUT ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

@CHIZUK AMUNO WED., MAY 11 AT 5:30 P.M. Join us for evening of learning, song and dance.

5:30 – 6:15 P.M.

Fun and educational activities for kids of all ages

$30/adult (over 18); $20/child (2-18) and KSDS alumni & faculty; $55/family.

6:15 – 7:15 P.M.

Dry-fit race shirts guaranteed for everyone registered by May 19.

Falafel and pizza dinner, performances by KSDS Choirs, and Israeli dancing 7:30 – 9:00 P.M.

Adult learning sessions (Choose from Israeli dance instruction, an Israeli cooking demonstration, Israeli TV or a speaker on Israeli current events)

Registrants after May 19, and race day registrants, will receive a shirt while supplies last. Baby-sitting available for children ages 2 and up with pre-registration.

$5/person ($18 max./family)

Join us for the 5K race, a one-mile fun run, playground ribbon cutting, awards ceremony, and the Family Fun Festival!

RSVP by May 5 at http://bit.ly/Israelat68

For more information, please contact the KSDS Development Office at 410-486-8640 or contact Alison at alisonw@ksds.edu

ENGAGE IN PRAYER

May 2016 | Nisan/Iyar 5776 May 6/7 Nisan 28/29 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service

June 3/4 Iyar 26/27 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m.

TORAH PORTION: AHAREI-MOT Sermon by Rabbi Shulman Family Service 10:30 a.m. Study Session 6:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 p.m. Havdalah 8:33 p.m.

May 13/14 Iyar 5/6 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: K’DOSHIM Sermon by Rabbi Shulman Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m. Study Session 6:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:45 p.m. Havdalah 8:39 p.m.

Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: B’HUKKOTAI Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:56 p.m.

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

CANDLE LIGHTING May 6

7:47 p.m.

May 13

7:53 p.m.

May 20

8:00 p.m.

May 27

8:05 p.m.

June 3

8:10 p.m.

May 20/21 Iyar 12/13 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: EMOR Sermon by Rabbi Wechsler Family Service Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m. 6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:46 p.m.

May 27/28 Iyar 19/20 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat

6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: B’HAR Sermon by Rabbi Shulman

9:15 a.m.

Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah

6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:51 p.m.

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Jewish people simply by virtue of their address, their language, and their nation’s culture. As Diaspora Jews we have to make more conscious decisions to find personal meaning in Jewish tradition and/or in belonging to a community of people who support and care for one another as well as for Israel. This is the Torah of Zionism. Understanding that Israel is vital to the Jewish present and future. Recognizing that a democratic Jewish State of Israel is vital within the community of nations. We need to teach this Torah among our neighbors, on college campuses, and to ourselves because discussions about Israel that necessarily focus on difficult and complex political challenges and policies, in their criticisms, so often deny Israel recognition of her legitimacy, accomplishments, and contributions.

In teaching the Torah of Zionism we provide ourselves with a national response to the purposes of Jewish identity. We advocate from our history the reasons for Israel’s security and significance. We advocate for changes within and around Israel. We explain from our experiences, and acknowledging different perspectives, why Israel is important as a Jewish state for the whole of the Jewish people and the world community. In teaching Torah and Judaism we encourage personal meaning and life purpose. We open our Torah to those Jews who want to know it, who seek to discover the joys and ideals of Judaism, who hope to find God in their experiences. Only through living Jewish values and thriving Jewish communities do we transmit Jewish identity and impact society. What you and I celebrate about the Jewish state and about Jewish identity are not values shared by many others. This is why we choose to come together on Israel Independence Day to celebrate Israel at 68. Join us at Chizuk Amuno on May 11th! It’s also why we gather as a synagogue community on so many other occasions to celebrate life through the milestones and markers of Jewish tradition. There are only two ways we identify as Jews. Through our connection to Jewish tradition and our bond with the history and heritage of the Jewish people. For our sake and for the sake of Israel, it is our responsibility to foster both links. So, like my rabbinic colleagues did at AIPAC, whenever we come together let’s talk about politics and Torah. Actually, let’s talk about anything and everything that strengthens our bonds to each other and to the heritage of our people. B’Shalom Rav, Rabbi Ron Shulman

ENGAGE IN CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

SCHEDULE OF SHAVUOT SERVICES 5776 – 2016

Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah, the content and meaning of Judaism for each of us and our world. It also marks the brighter and pleasant days of spring turning into summer, of a world turning fresh and green with life and beauty. At Chizuk Amuno, Shavuot is a joyous festival of Torah study, creative expression, and happy celebration.

ENGAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP AT CHIZUK AMUNO

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Kol Rinah Acapella Group Performs 8:15 p.m. Erev Shavuot Service 8:30 p.m.

Tikkun Leil Shavuot – Shavuot Study Evening “Finding My Place in Torah” Where do I fit in? Where’s my place in Torah? How do I understand the texts of our Jewish heritage in a personal way? Come sit around a table with 8-10 other students, meet three teachers who will introduce you to three books of the Bible. Study together, interpret together, learn together, question together. Discover your place in Torah! After an engaging hour of learning and discussion, enjoy Shavuot desserts with synagogue friends before Rabbi Shulman’s late night study session which will consider these questions: What’s my connection to Jewish tradition? How do I understand my Jewish identity? What perspectives and experiences guide my attitude toward being Jewish? What are the variety of Jewish options and opinions available to me? Judaism is an interpretive tradition, our heritage to understand for meaning and life purpose. “These and these are the words of the living God,” teach our rabbis. SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Festival Morning Service Shaharit: Morning Service 9:15 a.m. Torah Study Sessions 10:00 a.m. & Children’s Holiday Program Torah Service 10:30 a.m. ...followed by Musaf: Holiday Prayers Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:15 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Festival Morning Service 9:15 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Prayers 10:45 a.m. Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 7-8 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 8:30-9:30 P.M. If you have not yet participated in one of our listening sessions, please sign up today! Through small group sessions and one-to-one conversations, we are learning more about your stories, what really matters to you, and what you envision for Chizuk Amuno. In the sessions we’ve had so far, we’ve garnered new insights, connected members to one another, and revealed some hidden talents! Register by visiting this site below: http://bit.ly/EngagementPartnership If you prefer to have a one-to-one conversation, send a written note in care of the synagogue office or e-mail Stephani Braverman, stephbraverman@gmail.com, or Cheryl Snyderman, csnyderman@chizukamuno.org.

In the course of our Festival Morning Service we recite Yizkor Memorial Prayers and, in loving memory, dedicate new plaques on our Memorial Wall.

Chizuk Amuno Shul Shabbat Share May 6 Shul Shabbat Share is a wonderful opportunity to build community and enjoy one another’s company through the simple pleasures of sharing a home-based Shabbat dinner together. Prior registration required. Please contact Sandra Dzija at smdzija@gmail.com or 443-904-4485 for more information. Page 3

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And what a blast we had! At our Purim carnival, the halls overflowed with kids (and adults) of all ages dressed as their favorite superheroes and Purim characters. We enjoyed a super-tall stilt walker, decorated sugar cookies with – what else? – sugar frosting, and made tiles for the new community playground. Whether it be our traditional carnival games, crazy hair-spray, cotton candy, or letting loose all the sugarinduced shpilkes on the inflatable obstacle course, FUN was the word for the day! And Superheroes saved the day at our Megillah reading! Purim Superheroes, that is. Queen Megillah, Captain Chords, Queen Mensch, Princess Preschool, and Super Ross joined forces to get our groggers back from the evil Count Grogula! Following the Megillah reading, all joined together for treats, kryptonite necklaces, music, building with super-sized blocks, and an auction for the community playground. We give Robin Nesky a great big Kol HaKavod for creating our special Purim shpiel. Stay tuned for next year!

We thank carnival chair extraordinaire, Kristen Katz, for her creativity, amazing commitment, and boundless energy, and for heading up our awesome corps of volunteers!

LEARNING 613 & Me Congratulations on your child’s upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We are excited to be a part of this lifecycle moment for your family. 613 is the number of commandments in the Torah and over the course of the next few years we will help your family extend your personal connection to Judaism and to the mitzvot (commandments.)

It’s a Date MAY 17 • 6PM It’s a Date is a dinner party (for the whole family!) at which your fifth grader will celebrate their Bar or Bat Mitzvah date and have an opportunity to look at their Torah portion. You will also receive the Bar/Bat Mitzvah handbook and have an opportunity to meet and get to know the synagogue professionals involved in B’nei Mitzvah. RSVP to Rabbi Wechsler dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. ** Some Fourth graders have already received their B’nei Mitzvah dates but they should wait and experience this program with their classmates.

Goldseker Hesed Award Does your Chizuk Amuno sixth grader have a passion for mitzvot and an idea for an innovative hesed project in the community? Pre b’nei mitzvah students who are currently enrolled in formal Jewish education are eligible for the Goldseker Hesed Award which provides a financial gift to be used towards the hesed project and a tzedakah box. This award was created by Shelley and Sheldon Goldseker in recognition of young students who perform meaningful acts of loving-kindness. To be considered for the Goldseker Hesed Award for 2016, please be in touch with Rabbi Wechsler at dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

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I LOVE BEING A READING PARTNER by Fran Glushakow Gould

After the recent racial unrest in Baltimore, I wanted to do something that would make a difference. When I heard about Reading Partners, I thought this was something tangible I could do. I started tutoring this past October. Reading Partners has a detailed and clear curriculum, progressing one lesson at a time. The on-site coordinator is very helpful, all of which reassured me since I have little teaching experience. I work with a 6-year old, who, unfortunately, is already reading below grade level in first grade. Approximately 75% of children in 4th grade in Baltimore City read below grade level. Christian is very bright, but distracts easily. When I pick him up from his classroom on Tuesdays, he runs to me with his arms outstretched to hug me. He is wellmannered and polite. And hugely sweet. We work together for 45 minutes a day, once a week. So little time commitment from me – so huge a difference, God willing, in this little boy’s life. Stop me and ask about my experience. I hope you will join me in Reading Partners!!! Reading Partners is a national organization with a Baltimore presence in 14 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. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Cheryl Snyderman. Todah Rabbah to our current volunteers: Patty Anbinder, Ruth Gann, Elaine Gittlen, Fran Glushakow Gould, Margi Hoffman, Jane Kahn, Lily Massouda, David Spitz, and Ellen Weiss

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Adopt-A-Road SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • 9 A.M. (RAINDATE: JUNE 26) 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 March volunteers: Moe Brown and Irwin Golob Contact: Irwin Golob, 410-560-7422

Knitting Havurah We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and Baltimore. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. If you or a friend have yarn left over from other projects, please consider making a donation to our Knitting Havurah. Todah Rabbah to our March knitters/ crocheters: Vivian Chait, Melody Cooper, Linda Eisenberg, Susan Ezrine, Claire Freeland, Lyuda Gerasimenko, Marsha Kessler, Esther Marsiglia, Miriam Shulman, and Harriet Udell Contact: Cheryl Snyderman

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.

Ronald McDonald House WEDNESDAYS, MAY 18 AND JUNE 22 • 4-7 P.M.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have a few hours to spare? Let us know if you would like to contribute a bit of your time. We are now planning spring clean-up and planting for this beautiful site used for learning and rejuvenating – we would love to hear from you. Contact: Allen Brown, abrown86@verizon.net

Art with a Heart SUNDAY, MAY 22, NOON-2 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.

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 at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Deb Charles, text 443-386-1324

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests For those living within walking distance of the synagogue who are able to host visitors for Shabbat. Also, if you are in need of hospitality, please let us know. Contact: Rabbi Debi Wechsler

We thank Shari Kaplan and Rachel Kaplan for their dedication to beautifying our entry-ways.

Todah Rabbah to our March volunteers: Linda Levy (leader), Harriet Brown, Garth Gerstenblith, Matthew Greenspan, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Margi Hoffman, Lisa London, Rona London, Saundra Madoff, Eileen Schultz, Maxine Seidman, and Vanda White Contact: Cheryl Snyderman ▶ Continued on page 6

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Our Daily Bread SUNDAYS, MAY 22 AND JUNE 26 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. Todah Rabbah to our March volunteers: Jenny Baker (leader), Carol Gilbert, Seth Glassman, Jeffrey Stern, and Sheri Stern Contacts: Wendy Davis, 410-358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com or Jenny Baker, 410-602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com

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.

Caregiver Support Session FRIDAY, MAY 20 • NOON-2 P.M. Led by Barbara Sugarman Grochal, C.P.C.C – Certified Professional/Life Coach This facilitated interactive conversation for those charged with caring for loved ones will consider some of the challenges faced and resources available. The group will explore issues common to participants’ experiences, and discuss, in a supportive environment, useful strategies that caregivers have found for self-care. Free and open to the community. Lunch will be served. RSVP Required to Cheryl Snydernan csnyderman@chizukamuno.org

UPCOMING EVENTS 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.

Open Gemilut Hasadim Committee Meeting MONDAY, MAY 2 • 7:30 P.M. For several years, Chizuk Amuno has provided and served hot meals to guests at the Ronald McDonald House Lexington Street location. We are pleased to announce that Mark Brodinsky, Ronald McDonald House board member, will talk with us about their mission and the services they provide. Would you like to learn more about the other projects in which we participate? Is there a potential Gemilut Hasadim activity you would like to explore? All are welcome to join us. RSVP to Cheryl Snyderman.

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Gemilut Hasadim Shabbat

On March 26, at Shabbat morning services, we acknowledged the several hundred volunteers who have participated in our projects over the last 2 years. Gemilut Hasadim volunteers held honors throughout the service. Following a Kiddush luncheon, we gathered at a session led by Molly Amster, the director of the Baltimore office of Jews United for Justice, to learn about justice issues in Baltimore and brainstorm about ways Chizuk Amuno can contribute.

MILESTONES

B’nei Mitzvah

Births

We proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

MAY 8

Evelyn Dalia Hodes, daughter of Dr. Anna Grossberg & Jacob Hodes

BECCA JORDAN SCHER

BRYNA YOSEFA and IAN ALEXANDER SCHER

YITZHAK AVRAHAM daughter and son of Marci & Brian Scher MAY 14 LEAH DEVORAH DEUSTUA-FROGEL

LEAH DEVORAH daughter of Drs. Susana Deustua & Jay Frogel MAY 21 DANIEL JOHN RESNICK

DANIEL SHIMON son of Kathleen & Glenn Resnick MAY 28 GABRIELLE LILY MOSHKATAL

GAVRIELLE LILA daughter of Jamie & Yossi Moshkatal MAY 28 BARI LILA PINKETT

YOHANNA daughter of Ian Pinkett and z’l Jill Pinkett JUNE 4 ALYSSA EMILY ALPERSTEIN

ESTHER And JUSTIN IAN ALPERSTEIN

CHAIM daughter and son of Stacy & Andrew Alperstein

Derek Morgan Grochal, son of Kirby & Andrew Grochal and grandson of Barbara & Alan Grochal

Ethan Jacob Mackler, son of Lindsay & Geoffrey Mackler, grandson of Ilene & Stephen Mackler and great-grandson of Sylvia Gluckstern Vivian Selah Meyerstein, daughter of Alison & Ariel Meyerstein and granddaughter of Israela & Rabbi P. Michael Meyerstein Sabrina Ilana Scherr, daughter of Rebecca & Eric Scherr, granddaughter of Bonnie Scherr and great-granddaughter of Estelle Bloomberg

In Loving Memory In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Sheldon Minkove, husband of Phyllis Minkove, father of Kenneth Minkove and brother of Diane Wolfson and Carroll Minkove Jean Satisky, mother of Marsha Gamerman and Leonard Satisky Rita Werthamer, mother of Carol Palardy Lillian Wilen, mother of Sam Wilen, Debbi Schwartz and Judy Wilen As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn. Dr. Nancy Bailowitz, on the loss of her father Norman I. Klein Matthew Lipsky on the loss of his grandmother, Blanche Freedman

Members in the News Lee Sherman has been named as President and CEO of the National Human Services Assembly, Lee will conclude his current work in June as President and CEO of the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies which he has served since 2009.

Congratulations Mazal tov to Paige Schwartz, 3 year old teacher at Goldsmith Early Childhood Learning Center, as she was selected as the recipient of the Early Childhood Teaching Excellence Award from the Center for Jewish Education.

Mazal tov to Michal Reichman, Hebrew teacher at Krieger Schecter Day School, on being selected to receive the Rabbi Herbert Birnbaum Award this year from the Center of Jewish Education. This award honors a Jewish educator for extraordinary dedication to the Jewish people and distinguished service to Jewish education. It is available to educators who have been teaching for over 20 years. We had over 250 nominations this year and we are pleased to be able to recognize Michal and her excellence. Congratulations to our Executive Director, Glenn Easton, who was recently honored by the North American Association of Synagogue Executive (NAASE) for his 36 years in the field of synagogue administration. A past national president of NAASE, Glenn was recognized at the association’s recent annual conference in Tampa, Florida. FOR LIFECYCLE EVENTS, PERSONAL CELEBRATIONS & OBSERVANCES, PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS: Please Call the Rabbinic Office At Chizuk Amuno Congregation we provide personal and direct support to our members’ religious and family needs. As our members’ desire life cycle celebrations or require religious observances, our rabbis make the following request. Please communicate directly with our rabbinic office to share the unfortunate news of hospitalization or illness. In the interest of protecting confidentiality, hospitals today do not share patients’ names with clergy. Please do not assume that someone else has communicated your news to the synagogue staff or office. All of our clergy and ritual staff look forward to being of assistance as appropriate. They sincerely ask that our members also share news of their family or personal lives directly with the rabbinic office. This enables our clergy to best serve and respond to the experiences and circumstances of our synagogue family.

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ENGAGE WITH OUR SCHOOLS

GOLDSMITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER

GECEC UPCOMING EVENTS TORAH FOR TOTS

Breakfast with the Bird

What a great way to kick off spring and the start of baseball season! Friday April 8, the children at Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center and their dads or special men in their life were treated to Breakfast with the Oriole Bird. We did a craft, got sports “tattoos” and had a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to the Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Parents Association donation to our new playground. Orioles Magic was in the air!

KRIEGER SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL

Author-in-Residence Program

Krieger Schechter Day School hosted Sharon Dennis Wyeth in early April for the annual authorin-residence program. Ms.Wyeth highlights the importance of oral history and self-discovery and the African- American experience in her works. After a day of presentations to all KSDS students, Ms. Wyeth conducted writing workshops for Middle School students. In addition, she met with families for an evening of celebrating family history and learning ways to preserve memories through writing. This worthwhile and meaningful program is made possible through the generosity of the Silverman/Brown Author-In-Residence Endowment Fund.

SHABBAT, MAY 14 • 10:30 A.M. LUNCHEON FOLLOWING SERVICES This interactive family service for families with children who are infants to 5 years of age includes singing, dancing, snacks, stories, and so much more!

GRANDPARENTS/ SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY FRIDAY, MAY 6 • 10:30 A.M. We will celebrate a special day with intergenerational activities and snack. For more information, please contact Michelle Gold, mgold@chizukamuno.org.

GRADUATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Celebrate with us as we watch our 5 and 5 year old students’ graduate to bigger and better things!

KSDS UPCOMING EVENTS GRANDPARENTS’ / SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY MONDAY, MAY 9, 7:45 A.M.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL SHOWCASE MONDAY, MAY 16, 7 – 9 P.M. Come by for an evening of displays of KSDS student’s work, creativity, talent and learning! Student projects, writing assignments and creative works will be showcased throughout the Krieger Auditorium, demonstrating the depth, breadth and variety of innovative learning taking place at Krieger Schechter. Enjoy performances from the middle school bands as you browse the many displays of our students’ accomplishments!

KSDS GRADUATION

The Little Mermaid Makes a Big Splash! The KSDS Class of 2016 put on an amazing production of The Little Mermaid (Bat HaYam HaK’Tanah) all in Hebrew! We are very proud of our students and staff for the energy, dedication and stage presence they brought to this year’s play!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 7

ENGAGE WITH OUR SCHOOLS

Achshav: Leadership Now at the 2016 AIPAC Policy Conference More than 18,000 supporters of Israel, including 3,000 college students and 800 teens attended the 2016 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington DC. Five of those teens were participants in Achshav, Chizuk Amuno and Beth El’s three year program on leadership and Israel studies: Izzy Cohen, Katelyn Flaks, Ethan Harrison, Lauren Losin, and Ethan Swartz. Three of the students received a full scholarship to the conference from the Center for Jewish Education in recognition of their outstanding participation in a special “Israel High” course offered as part of their Achshav curriculum. Congressman Sarbanes praised the teens for not just coming to DC to wave Israeli flags, but to spend two days in classes learning the issues and formulating their opinions. Achshav student Ethan Swartz said: “AIPAC was an amazing and eye-opening experience about everything Israel. From smaller panels talking about Israel’s history to the most people I have ever seen fit in an arena, AIPAC showed me that Israel is important and complicated.” Rabbi Seltzer compared being in the Verizon Center with 1800 friends of Israel as a Sinai moment,

saying: “I felt I was part of something bigger than me.” On their final day they visited the offices of Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulsky and Congressman John Sarbanes to share their concerns about Iran’s nuclear negotiations, a renewed year U.S. military aid package for Israel, and to advocate for direct negotiations for a two state solution. Chizuk Amuno congregants Nancy Cohen and Jack Zager and Ellen Kahan Zager encouraged our students to speak at the lobby sessions and supported them through the process. “I learned about what I can do as a high school student to help Israel, and information on defending its right to exist.” “It was wonderful to be surrounded by fellow Israel supporters and learn how to advocate in different ways from them. All that mattered was believing in America and Israel’s ability to create a peaceful Jewish state.” For their chaperones, the most important part of the experience was seeing the students feel empowered to advocate for Israel, especially from their trip to Israel last year and during their three years in Achshav. The students said they already looking forward to AIPAC 2017 and doubling the size of their delegation!

ROSENBLOOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS NETIVON GRADUATION

RRS CLOSING EXTRAVAGANZA

MONDAY, MAY 2

SUNDAY, MAY 22

For many of our twelfth graders, this evening marks the completion of over twelve years in Jewish education. This ceremony celebrates their commitment and dedication to their Jewish studies.

The RRS community celebrates learning together with a Bible-bowl and a special performance by the Bible Players.

ACHSHAV AND NETIVON CLOSING BBQ TUESDAY, MAY 3

SHABBAT TOGETHER FRIDAY, MAY 13 Our kindergarten and first grade families come together in a participatory service and festive Shabbat dinner.

KADIMA MOVIE NIGHT SUNDAY, MAY 15 Kadima joins together for a night of fun, excitement, and popcorn!

ATID MOVING UP WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 We honor our seventh grade students on their accomplishments at Rosenbloom Religious School and celebrate their transition into Achshav, where they will prepare to become community leaders and journey to Israel in tenth grade.

ACHSHAV CELEBRATES ISRAEL…IN NYC SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Our Achshav students from Beth El and Chizuk Amuno will stake out their favorite spot along Fifth Avenue and cheer for Israel’s 68th birthday during the annual Celebrate Israel Parade.

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The 2nd Annual Brotherhood/Sisterhood Sock-Hop Blast-from-the-past Event in Which the 1950s Reigned Supreme! The dance floor was always crowded where people danced to hand clappin’ and foot stompin’ music compliments of Freddie Stevens Entertainment, filled with delicious food and magnificent decorations. Thank you to everyone that set up this event, attended, and helped make this year’s sock-hop a success! We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor next year!

SISTERHOOD We are a group of women who feel passionately about our synagogue, our schools, and our members. Any questions about Sisterhood and upcoming activities can be directed to Dixie Leikach, Sisterhood@chizukamuno.org or 443-386-1062. If you are not yet receiving our weekly e-newsletter, give Dixie your e-mail address and we’ll add you to the list!

MAH JONGG TUESDAYS • 9:30 A.M. - 12 P.M. Kolker Youth Lounge All levels encouraged to participate! RSVP to Randee Glassman, randee853@aol.com.

SISTERHOOD BOARD MEETING MONDAY, MAY 9, 6:30 P.M. BOARD ROOM No Charge

ASKIN BOOK REVIEW 5TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 12 NOON TO 3 P.M. To celebrate the 5th year anniversary of the Edith Askin Book Review, Nomi Eve will review her book “Henna House.” Cost is $18 for Sisterhood members, $23 for non-members. Price includes brunch (Mediterranean theme) and speaker. For more information contact Beth Blumberg at 410-484-3237. The book is NOW available at the Sisterhood Judaica shop for $11 (Retail Price $16) and at the event and you may have the book signed by the author during the event! Please send in your RSVP with check payable to CA Sisterhood; 8100 Stevenson Rd, Baltimore, MD 21208 attn. Beth Blumberg.

SISTERHOOD SHREDDING/E-CYCLING

SPRING BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 9 A.M. TO NOON

An American in Paris $215 payable to Marilyn Spector

Bring your paper to shred and your electronics to e-Cycle. Pricing is $10 for up to 5 bags of paper and $10 for a trunkful of electronics. Only Flat Screen TVs are accepted. Contact Marcia Scherr for more information at marcia@marciapscherrcpa.com or 410.486.6443.

WOMEN C.A.N.

W omen C.A.N. CHIZUK AMUNO NETWORKING

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 8 A.M. Network with women who are looking to advance their career, start a new chapter, or have their own business. Monthly topics have included balance, social networking, CV building, and writing your elevator speech. Contact: Ava Barron-Shasho, avabarronshasho@yahoo.com, or Jill Bers, jillb1118@gmail.com

SISTERHOOD CLOSING EVENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 P.M. $18 members/$23 non-members

FEDERATION OF JEWISH WOMENS’ ORGANIZATIONS OF MARYLAND CONVENTION AND 100TH ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY, MAY 19 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Strength in Unity

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SUNDAY, MAY 22 • 7:30 A.M.

Tickets include bus to NY, breakfast and dinner on the bus, and tickets to the show. Please send check payable to Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood c/o Marilyn Spector; 14 Cobbler Court; Baltimore MD 21208. Contact Marilyn Spector at marilynspe@gmail.com

SISTERHOOD ON-GOING PROJECT: Honor a woman in your life on Mother’s Day by supporting CHANA. CHANA is our Jewish community’s response to meet the needs of women, men, children and elderly who experience physical, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. CHANA can be reached at chanabaltimore.org or their Helpline 410-234-0023.

How can you help? 1) Contribute your used mobile phones – take them to the Sisterhood Gift Shop or the collection box in the synagogue coat room. 2) Knit or crochet 9” x 9” squares - take them to the Gift Shop. They will be joined to create blankets for Chana clients. 3) Donate usable clothing (for women, men and children) placed in plastic bags. There is a collection hut in the parking lot of the Owings Mills JCC. If you have questions, contact Wendy Davis, bandwdavis@aol.com

ENGAGE WITH SYNAGOGUE FRIENDS

Why Sisterhood?

When asked why I got involved with Sisterhood, I thought...Why not Sisterhood!? This group of dynamic women of various ages is doing an amazing job of doing fun as well as doing good. I was so impressed with our incredible gift shop & the amount of money it raises. The ladies were both encouraging & supportive with the Hamentaschen make & bake sale & I look forward to continuing it. The leadership of Dixie & Ruth has been both warm & welcoming. I was excited to support their efforts in helping our Shul, as well as our schools.

CLUB HATIKVAH THE BALTIMORE MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, MAY 15 • 6 P.M. Just close your eyes and you are in a gondola in Italy hearing the spectacular sounds of many mandolins. Contact Carol Davis at 410-833-7673.

BROTHERHOOD BROTHERHOOD BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, MAY 24 • 2 - 7:30 P.M. Contact Warren Gould, 301-602-0017 or wbg.4timesbetter@gmail.com.

MEN’S NIGHT DINNER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 • 6 P.M. It’s not your father’s brotherhood! Men’s night out dinner is one of the favorite parts of brotherhood. Enjoy steak, scotch, and after dinner liquors, good fellowship for our closing activity. Cost: $36/person

NEW SLATE OF SYNAGOGUE LEADERS ANNOUNCED We are pleased to announce the proposed Slate of Synagogue Leaders to be presented at our annual Congregational Meeting on June 14 at 7:30 pm. OFFICERS (2 Year Term) President Jason Blavatt Vice President for Administration Sandra Moffet Vice President for Education and Youth Kelly Blavatt Vice President for Membership Engagement Neil Leikach Vice President for Religious Life Stephen Pomerantz Vice President for Development Beth Goldsmith Secretary Stephani Braverman

Andrea Polsky, Volunteer, Hamentaschen Baker, Wife of Brian Polsky, Mother of 3 Boys: 1 KSDS Graduate of 2014, 1 KSDS 8th Grade, 1 KSDS Middle Schooler

Sisterhood Judaica Shop Judaica Shop Hours Sunday, 9:30-noon Monday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-noon For appointments call Edna Crystal at 410-653-3495 or Anne King at 410-303-7716.

Treasurer Allan Greenberg BOARD OF TRUSTEES (3 Year Term) Allison Baumwald Lee Sherman Allisa Densky Jeffrey Snyder Robert Hallock Josh Wolf Andrew Sandler

EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! PLAYGROUND COMMUNITY BUILD MAY 22, MAY 29 & MAY 30 Come build the playground and outdoor amphitheater with your own hands. We need your support now to make this a success! Noskillsnecessary,however,skilledworkersare very needed! Free camp for kids of all ages to keep them engaged and involved. Food, entertainment, and crafts will be part of this festive atmosphere. Interested?! Contact us NOW at playground@chizukamuno.org so we can reserve you a spot.

FULFILLING UNEXPIRED BOARD TERMS Larry Amsterdam (Term Ending June 2017) According to our By-Laws, “additional nominations for each position….may be made upon the submission to the President of a petition containing the printed names and actual signatures of not fewer than two hundred (200) Full Members of the Congregation in good standing. The petition must be delivered to the President no later than thirty (30) days before the date of the Annual Meeting.”

We will acknowledge and thank our current and future synagogue leaders. Our appreciation to our nominating Committee for their good work: Shelly Malis (Chair), Jeff Snyder, Michelle Clay, Richard Matz, Jenny Gamliel, Ricky Gratz and Leslie Pomerantz. We will also recognize our congregational volunteers for the time they’ve given to Chizuk Amuno over the past year.

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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.å 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

KSDS ANNUAL APPEAL

Dr. Michael & Mrs. Ann Andorsky in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Lynn & Michael Gittleson in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Risa & Alvin Schuster & Family in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

Fred Gelin & Wendy Schelew in memory of Frieda Shualy

ANNUAL APPEAL YOUTH CAMPAIGN

Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of Robyn Blum earning her PhD

Abram Geisendorfer in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

ARNOLD & ELKE NEUBURGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Elke & Arnold Neuburger in memory of Frieda Shualy

COLLEGE OUTREACH FUND Ina Singer in memory of Deena Lowenberg Teresa Alpert in memory of Deena Lowenberg

CONGREGATIONAL GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND Ms. Roberta Rood in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday David Baczewski & The Physicians & Staff of Illinois Retina Associates in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Kristen Dawson in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

DAVID BLOOMBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Estelle Bloomberg in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Estelle Bloomberg in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Estelle Bloomberg in memory of Deena Lowenberg

ELI & YETTA MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jordon & Beverly Max in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

ESTHER ANN BROWN ADLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dr. Frona Brown & Dr. Beryl Rosenstein in memory of Dr. Irvin Pollack Dr. Frona Brown & Dr. Beryl Rosenstein in memory of Denna Lowenberg

GEMILUT HASADIM Glenn & Cindy Easton in memory of Bernie Levine

GOLDSMITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Eileen Yoffe in honor of the birth of Joanne & Dr. Edward Kraus’s granddaughter Sahrah Kraus

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL PROJECT Arthur & Herta Baitch in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

I. LEON GLASSGOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jackie Glassgold in honor of the birth of Beverly & Jordon Max’s great-granddaughter Beatrice Louise Spina Jackie Glassgold in memory of Marion Straus

JARED SCOTT LEVY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eric & Deborah Lowy card donation Mark & Linda Levy in honor of Eileen Schultz’s special birthday Mark & Linda Levy in honor of Dr. Stuart Levin’s birthday Mark & Linda Levy in honor of Paul Feldman’s special birthday Mark & Linda Levy in memory of Deena Lowenberg Mark & Linda Levy in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mark & Linda Levy in memory of Dr. Marvin Steingart Mark & Linda Levy in memory of Marion Straus Dorothy Yankellow in memory of Deena Lowenberg

KOL RINAH Glenn & Cindy Easton in honor of birth of Ed & Joanne Kraus’s granddaughter Sahrah Kraus

KSDS EZRINE LIBRARY FUND

KSDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Joy & Dr. Eugene Katz in honor of Drs. Laura & Eli Lieberman’s son Ori’s engagement to Lea Pressman Joy & Dr. Eugene Katz in memory of Marion Straus Joy & Dr. Eugene Katz in memory of Judith Engel Joy & Dr. Eugene Katz in memory of Dr. Max Miller The Baltimore Chavurah in honor of Ben Sax serving as a guest speaker at a meeting of The Baltimore Chavurah Jane & Ron Kahn in memory of Frieda Shualy Ann & Dr. Michael Andorsky in memory of Frieda Shualy Lois Wolf in memory of Frieda Shualy Ann Berman in memory of Deena Lowenberg Karen & Dr. Jeffrey Zale in memory of Frieda Shualy

KSDS SPECIAL OFFERING Barbara, Howard, Megan & Jessica Cohen in memory of Frieda Shualy Barry & Elaine Gittlen in memory of Frieda Shualy Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Frieda Shualy David & Linda Richman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack David & Nancy Sall in memory of Frieda Shualy Eileen Yoffe in memory of Frieda Shualy Elaine Baker in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Jay & Miriam Gerstenblith in memory of Frieda Shualy Jerry & Ruth Ross in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Marlene & Allan Brull in memory of Frieda Shualy Morton & Carole Ellin in memory of Frieda Shualy Mr. Ira Askin in memory of Frieda Shualy Ms. Joan Rief in memory of Frieda Shualy Richard & Harriet Udell in memory of Frieda Shualy Robert & Elissa Ness in memory of Frieda Shualy Steven Greenspan & Rona London in memory of Frieda Shualy Stuart & Vicky Becker in memory of Frieda Shualy Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Edward Attman Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Eva Kasselman Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager Refuah Sh’lemeh Barbara Lewbart Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager Refuah Sh’lemeh Fred Zimmerman Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Frieda Shualy Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Marion Straus Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Dr. Marvin Steingart Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Alan Kotz Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Dr. Irvin Pollack Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Deena Lowenberg Evelyn & Dr. Gary Brager in memory of Joan Hoppenstein Evelyn & Dr. Gary Bragger Refuah Sh’lemeh Paul Moskovitz

Arlene & Kenneth Friedman in memory of Frieda Shualy Wallace Kleid in memory of Frieda Shualy Joan Rief in memory of Frieda Shualy Abram, Hal, & Joe Kronsberg & Robin Kaplan in memory of Frieda Shualy Nancy & David Sall in memory of Marion Straus The Harrow family in memory of Frieda Shualy Janice & Norris Brodsky in memory of Frieda Shualy Steve Levin & Jill Baldinger in memory of Ronnie Erwin Feldman Sally & Dr. Anton Grobani in memory of Sabrina Shuman

LOUIS & ALVIN NEUBERGER FAMILY EDUCATION FUND Ann & Alan Hamburger in honor of David Neuberger’

LOUIS BARRY GERSHEN OUR DAILY BREAD FUND Jeffrey & Helene Maslan & Family in appreciation Michael & Myra Gershen with thanks to the BBQ Dinner volunteers

MAHZORIM FUND Edward & Susan Frieman in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Judy & Marvin Spector & Roslyn & Leonard Goldheim in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Lynn, Michael, Binyamin, Amanda & Bella Gittleson in honor of Jack Crystal’s 60th birthday Bradley & Lisa Trattner in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Dr. Robert & Mrs. Judith Schwartz in memory of Edward Attman Ken & Lorraine Blumberg & Family in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday

MARCIA & DR. JERRY BUXBAUM ENDOWMENT FUND Dr. Jerry D. Buxbaum in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

MARTHA B. KAYNE MEM TIKKUN OLAM AWARD FUND Sylvan & Annette Bluestein in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Alberta Cooperman in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Seth Glassman & Debbie Gilbert Glassman in memory of Frieda Shualy Seth Glassman & Debbie Gilbert Glassman for a speedy recovery of Ellen Rosenberg Sheri & Jeffrey Stern & Family in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday

MINNIE GARBER & ROSE GREENBERG SCHOLARSHIP Martin & Sondra Greenberg in honor of Joshua Greenberg’s acceptance at Rabbinical school

MIRIAM FOSS MEMORIAL FUND Cheryl Snyderman in honor of the birth of Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe’s granddaughter, Louisa Gwendolyn Yoffe Cheryl Snyderman in honor of the birth of Marsha & Dick Manekin’s grandson, Ira Clifford Bernard Manekin

MORNING MINYAN CONTRIBUTION Margot Zipper wishing Arnie Feiner a speedy recovery Alvin & Hilda Fisher in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Dorothy Yankellow in honor of the birth of Dick & Marsha Manekin’s grandson Ira Clifford Bernard Manekin Dorothy Yankellow in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Edward & Sandra Mitchell in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Margot Zipper in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 95th birthday Bob & Betty Medalie in memory of Frieda Shualy

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Douglas & Susan Schehr in memory of Marvin Steingart Dr. Ari & Mrs. Heller Zaiman in memory of Frieda Shualy Edward & Sandra Mitchell in memory of Frieda Shualy Jackie Glassgold in memory of Alan Kotz Larry & Carol Gilbert in memory of Frieda Shualy Margot Zipper in memory of Deena Lowenberg Mr. & Mrs. William S. Crystal in memory of Frieda Shualy, Ms. Lynn Nancy Rudman in memory of Frieda Shualy Stuart & Marlene Aiken in memory of Frieda Shualy

PATHWAYS TO MENSCHLIKEIT FUND Miriam, Irwin Seth & Adina Golob in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Miriam, Irwin, Seth & Adina Golob in memory of Marion Straus Ms. Nancie Leibowitz in memory of Frieda Shualy Ms. Nancie Leibowitz in memory of Joel S. Ganz Ms. Nancie Leibowitz in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Ms. Nancie Leibowitz in memory of Marion Straus

PHYLLIS & LEONARD ATTMAN MUSIC FUND Douglas & Susan Schehr in honor of the birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel Perlman Richard & Harriet Udell in honor of the birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel Perlman

PLAYGROUND FUND Garth Ann & Gary Gerstenblith & Family in honor of the birth of Miriam & Jay Gerstenblith & Helen Lewis granddaughter & great granddaughter Shayna Rachel Gerstenblith. K5 Class Families in memory of Marlene Garfin

PRAYER BOOK FUND Ann Walter in memory of Robert Scott Anne Betten in memory of Robert Scott Arlene Klaff in memory of Robert Scott Audrey Polt in memory of Robert Scott Ellen Gillette in memory of Robert Scott Jeannie Siegel in memory of Robert Scott Linda Eisenberg in memory of Robert Scott Mr. & Mrs. Jason Blavatt in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mr. & Mrs. Jason Blavatt in memory of Frieda Shualy Mrs. Amy Schwartz in memory of Robert Scott Mrs. Robyn Horwitz in memory of Robert Scott Vicky Becker in memory of Robert Scott

RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sue & Ed Frieman for Fred Zimmerman’s speedy recovery Edward & Susan Frieman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

SPECIAL OFFERING CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT Mrs. Marion Gruber Gloria & Ira Luchinsky for Sandy Schreiber’s speedy recovery Albert & Beth Blumberg in honor of the birth of Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe’s granddaughter Louisa Gwendolyn Yoffe. David & Anne Young in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Debbie & David Roffman in honor of the birth of Dick & Marsha Manekin’s grandson Ira Clifford Bernard Manekin Dr. Sandra Steingart in honor of the Congregation Dr. Sandra Steingart in honor of the birth of Joanne & Ed Kraus’ granddaughter Sahrah Kraus Hazel, Michael & Jason Radowsky in honor of the birth of Marsha & Sherwin Yoffe’s granddaughter Louisa Gwendolyn Yoffe Margy & Michael Moranz in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday Martin & Marilynn Kinstler in honor of Fred Zimmerman’s 80th birthday

Ruthanne Kaufman in honor of Hal Gilbert’s 80th birthday Sheldon Stern in honor of Richard Hantgan’s 60th birthday The Blavatt Family in honor of Elke Neuberger’s 80th birthday Alan & Harriet Kanter in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Albert & Beth Blumberg in memory of Marion Straus Alfred & Marilyn Rosenstein in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Alvin & Selma Blaker in memory of Dr. Leeds Katzen Ann Hanover in memory of Sandra Dean Arnold & Miriam Kahn in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Arnold & Miriam Kahn in memory of Yahrzeit Observance Arnold & Elke Neuburger in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Benjamin & Helen Bronstein in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Bob & Betty Medalie in memory of Marion Strauss Bob & Betty Medalie in memory of Alan Kotz Bob & Judith Schwartz in memory of Marion Straus Bob & Judith Schwartz in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Marion Straus Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Louis Gevantman Bruce & Barbara Lewbart in memory of Deena Lowenberg Calvin & Ina Hamburger in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Dan & Tammy Wolf in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack David & Anne Young in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack David & Sandy Abramoff in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Douglas & Susan Schehr in memory of Marion Straus Douglas & Susan Schehr in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Douglas & Susan Schehr in memory of Deena Lowenberg Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Sommer in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Earl & Lorraine Raffel in memory of Michael Lamm Edward Obstler & Sonia Gelblum Obstler in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Elaine Plant in memory of Arnold Plant Emily & Spence Levitas in memory of Erin Michele Levitas Florence Coplan in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Fred & Judith Zimmerman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Gary & Patricia Attman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Harold & Susan Hackerman, Leslie & Susan Gladstone & Bea Hackerman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Howard & Michelle Rosenbloom in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Ian & Ilene Salditch in memory of Judith Engel Ian & Ilene Salditch in memory of Marion Straus Ina Singer in memory of loved one Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Bess Harvey Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Dr. Leeds Katzen Irv & Sharon Caplan in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Jacqueline Gordon in memory of Milton Stoller Jay & Miriam Gerstenblith in memory of Marvin Steingart Jay & Miriam Gerstenblith in memory of Marion Straus Jay & Ruth Lenrow in memory of Edward Attman Jenny Baker in memory of Deena Lowenberg Jenny Baker in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Joan Rombro in memory of Geraldeen Rombro Joel & Diane Aronson in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Joel & Wendy Katz in memory of Meyer & Jeanette Caplan Jonathan & Marjorie Schwartz in memory of Blanche Freedman Judith Hyatt in memory of Edward Attman Judith Hyatt in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Judith Hyatt in memory of Marion Straus Kenneth & Helaine Weber in memory of Harriet Alpert

Lawrence & Iris Lerner in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Leah Helman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Lee & Judith Rosenberg in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Leslie & Audrey Polt in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Leslie Beck in memory of loved one Marc & Debbie Galperin in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Margot Zipper in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Marion Isaac in memory of Louis Fink Martin & Hannah Magram in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Martin & Carol Braun in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mende & Harriet Lerner in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Michael & Rosalie Renbaum in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mike & Margery Moranz in memory of Mindel Spector Morton & Esther Weiner in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Morton & Harriet Silverstein in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mr. Lorraine Raffel in memory of Irving Gale Mr. Marc Winner in memory of Nancy Ann Asch Mrs. Elaine Fox in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mrs. Miriam Shulman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Mrs. Miriam Shulman in memory of Frieda Shualy Paul & Susan Richter in memory of Morris Richter Paul & Margot Terle in memory of Marion Straus Paul & Margot Terle in memory of Adolf Straus Paulette Pollack in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Reid Horwitz & Robin Stutman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Reid Horwitz& Robin Stutman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Richard & Harriet Udell in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Robb Cohen & Gail Schwartz in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Robert & Donna Wolf in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Robert & Elissa Ness in memory of Marion Straus Ronnie Kleiman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Rose Frank in memory of Isidor Frank Roz & Al Kronthal in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Ruthanne Kaufman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Ruthanne Kaufman in memory of Deena Lowenberg Sam Lichter in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Seema Reznick in memory of Blanche Freedman Serene Israel in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Sharon Rose in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Sheila Sutland Pakula, Lawrence C. Pakula, M.D. & children & grandchildren in memory of Dr. Frank Sutland Sheldon & Shelley Goldseker in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Sheldon & Suzanne Diskin in memory of Sylvia Fribush Sheldon Stern in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Sheldon Stern in memory of Marion Straus Sheldon Stern in memory of Isadore Stern Stuart & Marlene Aiken in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Suzanne Cohen in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Toba & Bill Grant in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Vendeland & Cooper Families in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Veronica Kestenberg in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Victor & Trudy Klein in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Walter Straus in memory of loved ones Freddi Moskowitz with thanks to the Brotherhood Dolores Rhody in memory of June Anita Patz Jody Nurik in memory of June Anita Patz Mary Harris in memory of June Anita Patz Michael & Judy Baylin in memory of June Anita Patz

SPECIAL OFFERING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Kenneth & Sharona Ziv in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

STANLEY I MINCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mr. & Mrs. William S. Crystal in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack

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SYLVIA & HERBERT ZINZ KSDS AWARD FUND Mr. Herbert Zinz in memory of John Krist Mr. Herbert Zinz with thanks to the Zinz Group

TZEDAKAH FUND Mr. Andrew Sandler & Dr. Karen Garber for Ellen Rosenberg’s speedy recovery Mr. & Mrs. William S. Crystal in honor of Jack Crystal’s 60th birthday Mr. Andrew Sandler & Dr. Karen Garber in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Randi Zifrony in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Sheryl Woelfle in memory of Dr.Irv Pollack

DR. SHUALY’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Dr. Sandra Steingart in memory of Dr. Marvin Steingart Drs. Daniele & Karen Rigamonti in memory of Frieda Shualy Linda Freud in memory of Ruth Freud’s Yahrzeit Mike & Margery Moranz in memory of Frieda Shualy Linda & David Richman in memory of Frieda Shualy Ronnie Kleiman in memory of Frieda Shualy Dr. Steven & Karen Caplan in memory of Frieda Shualy Lowell Glazer with thanks to Dr. Shualy

RABBI SHULMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Dr. Robert & Susan Macht for officiating at the funeral of Henry Finkelstein Walter Straus, Pam & Dr. Jeffrey Platt, Judy & the Honorable Michael Finifter & families in memory of Marion Straus Fred & Judith Zimmerman in honor of Fred’s special birthday LeRoy & Paula Hoffberger in memory of C. Bertam Hoffberger’s Yahrzeit Michael & Wende Levitas in memory of Erin Levitas Shelly & Jeffrey Hettleman in memory of Dr. Irv Pollack Dr. Sandra Steingart with thanks Marcia Snyder with thanks

RABBI WECHSLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND David Carp in memory of Resa Carp Daniel & Adele Marcus in honor of Adele’s 85th birthday Dr. Sandra Steingart with thanks Joel Cohn with thanks

Bimah Flowers SHABBAT, MAY 7 / 29 NISAN In Honor Of: The Bat Mitzvah of Gillian Hope Blum, by her parents, Robyn & Steven Blum, and her grandparents, Linda & Marc Perlin and Caryl Blum

SUNDAY, MAY 8 /30 NISAN In Honor Of: The B’nei Mitzvah of Becca Jordan and Ian Alexander Scher, by their parents, Marci & Brian Scher, and their grandparents, Sheila & Ron Weinberg and Sharon & Herbert Scher In Memory Of: Morton Blum, grandfather of Gillian Hope Blum, on the occasion of Gillian’s Bat Mitzvah Sarah Leah Shor by Shirley Shor & family. Sara Bass by Bill Lewis & family. Benjamin Schneider, father, by his family. Dr. I. Lee Singer, father & grandfather, by Ina & Jon Singer & family. Nathan D. Cummins, father, by his family. Dr. Stuart H. Brager by Marlene Brager & family. Fannie Finglass, mother, by her family.

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Samuel Stutman by Ellen & Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah & Sophie Mogol and Irene Epstein. Myer Buxbaum, father, by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum. Mollie Goldstone, mother, by Shirley Matz. Ruth Steinberg, mother, by Ilene & David Freishtat & family.

SHABBAT, MAY 14 / 6 IYAR In Honor Of: The Bat Mitzvah of Leah Devorah Deustua-Frogel, by her parents, Drs. Susana Deustua & Jay Frogel, and her grandmother, Patricia Netherly In Memory Of: Luis Deustua and Dorothy & Herman Frogel, grandparents of Leah Devorah Deustua-Frogel, on the occasion of Leah’s Bat Mitzvah Belle G. Jacobs by Ethel Jacobs & family. Harry Kleiman, father, by Bernice Sachs & family. Jocelyn Sara Glassman by her parents, Randee & Ron Glassman, her sisters & brother, Melissa & Kevin Mako, Nina & Brett Ungar & Matthew Glassman, & grandmother, Bea Radinsky Irene Oshrine, mother, by Ivan Oshrine and Marsha & Herbert Stoller. David Nochumowitz, father, by his family. Jack Freishtat, father, by Ilene & David Freishtat. Anna Blumberg Cohn by Dr. Jerry Buxbaum. Florence Cardin by Shoshana S. Cardin & family. Joseph Mehlman by his family. Ann Freeman by her niece/daughter, Marilyn R. Berger. Albert Zukerberg, father, by Rona & Alan Zukerberg. David Crystal by Edna & Mace Crystal. Anna and Herman Caplan, parents, by Ina & Nathan Caplan & family. Manny Caplan, father, by Dr. Steven E. Caplan. Laurel Joy Rubin, sister, by Sharon & Dr. Eric Rubin & family. Sophie Miller Offit by Esther & Louis Miller. Stanley I. Minch by his wife, June Minch, & family. Hyman Norman Levy, father, by Shirley Shor & family. Dr. Larry E. LaBorwit by Roslyn & Melvin Siegel. Murray Lichtig, father, by Lynne & Larry Lichtig & family. Arlyne Sanow, mother & grandmother, by Michael Sanow & family. Harold Effron, on his birthday, by his family.

SHABBAT, MAY 21 /13 IYAR In Honor Of: The Bar Mitzvah of Daniel John Resnick, by his parents, Kathleen & Glenn Resnick, and his grandparents, DeVera & Herman Resnick and Mary & Sid Monen In Memory Of: Leon Ross by his children & grandchildren. Nathan Blaker by Selma & Alvin Blaker, children & grandchildren. Olive L. Siegel by her family. N. Stanley Rosenzwog by his wife & children. Freida Zylberman, mother & grandmother, by Sandra, Jonathan, Rebecca & Benjamin Zylberman. Hannah Rita Millen by Alita & Ron Millen & family Sidney Neuburger, father, by Elke & Arnold Neuburger & family. Jacob L. Cardin by Shoshana S. Cardin & family. Penny Conn, sister, by her family. William Weinberg by Toba & Bill Grant & family and Kathy & Stevan Weinberg & family. Jared Scott Levy, son & brother, by Linda, Mark, Aaron & Mandy Levy.

Marvyn M. Levine, father, by Barry, Stuart & Lisa Levine. Jacob Goldberg by his family. Harry Koppel, father, by Bernice & Herbert Koppel & family. Mary Gordon, mother, by Maxine & Bernard Gordon & family. Marci Glazer Crosby, on her birthday, by her father, Lowell R. Glazer. Louis N. Blatt, on his birthday, by Stuart R. Blatt & family.

SHABBAT, MAY 28 / 20 IYAR In Honor Of: The Bat Mitzvah of Gabrielle Lily Moshkatal, by her parents, Jamie & Yossi Moshkatal, and her grandparents, Ina & Dr. William Leboe and Rivka & Yaakov Tal The Bat Mitzvah of Bari Lila Pinkett, by her father, Ian Pinkett, and her grandparents, Perry Eisman and Rena & Louis Pinkett In Memory Of: Jill Pinkett and Joan Eisman, mother and grandmother of Bari Lila Pinkett, on the occasion of Bari’s Bat Mitzvah Emanuel Farber by his children & grandchildren. Aaron L. Schreiber by Tobey & Sandy Schreiber. Mary Rosen, mother, by Mae R. Levin & family. Elsie M. Yospy by her family. Herman Cohen by Suzanne F. Cohen. Louis Alexander Kayne, son & brother, by Leslie & Anthony Kayne. Joseph Baylin by his children. I. Leon Glassgold by Jackie Glassgold & family. Benjamin Hoffman, father, by Marcia & Dr. Gerald Hoffman & family. Arthur Ladenburger by his daughter, Lottie Steinberg. Herschel Levin by Joan & Michael Vardi, Alan Levin & Anita Baron & Barbara Levy & families. Harlem Schloss by Bonnie & Pacy Oletsky & family. Benjamin Uliss, father, by Vera & Barry Wasserman & family. Julius Pintzuk, father, by Brina & Jay Pintzuk. Arnold M. Friedman by Drs. Deborah & Larry Weber, Traci & Nikki. Gertrude Blum, mother, by Elke & Arnold Neuburger & family. A. Ernest Platt and Sherman Platt by Miriam Platt. Anna Pateka, mother & grandmother, by Marlene Szapiro and Jay Szapiro.

CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE PLAYGROUND

The Phyllis & Louis Friedman Community Lecture

HOW’S YOUR FAITH? SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH DAVID GREGORY On April 10, over 350 people attended a morning of brunch, mingling, and listening to David Gregory share his personal and professional journey with us. He discussed his views on various religious traditions, and how we can better understand our own faith, and answer life’s most important questions: who do we want to be and what we believe.

JOIN US FOR OUR RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL! - SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 10 A.M. Commemorate the completion of the playground and ampitheater. Join us for the big reveal and ribbon cutting ceremony after the Schechter On the Move 5k Race!

We are grateful to Phyllis and Louis Friedman for making Mr. Gregory’s visit possible to our synagogue community.

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