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Summer Shul – Coming to a Shul Near You!
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ummertime and shul is delightful! Oh how we love Summer Shul with its new tunes, its open collars, its sandals, and its organic communal feeling. Here is what some of our friends say about Summer Shul: Rahel Lerner – I love that in the smaller space you can hear the voices of those around you and all sing together. Dick Manekin – I love the informality, hamisha feel, and participatory davenen of Summer Shul.
Anne Young – Ditto, ditto, ditto. Allen Holzman – I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Another unique aspect of Summer Shul is the d’var Torah, given by members of the congregation. This year, in celebration of Israel’s 65th year we have invited friends from the congregation to share their reflections of Israel. We will hear about their unique experiences as visitors
to Israel, their involvement in issues core to Israel’s identity, and their personal connections to our land. Come add your voice to Rahel’s, Dick’s, and Anne’s and so many others. Join us for Shabbat morning services on July 6, 13, 20, and 27 in the Krieger Auditorium for joyful davenen and inspiring speakers. B’Shalom,
Rabbi Debi Wechsler
Thank You Ron Millen! Shabbat Luncheon Celebration June 29, Noon
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or 18 years, the daily life of our synagogue community has been loyally directed by Ron Millen. We have all benefited from Ron’s devotion to every aspect of our congregation, blessed by his tireless efforts to manage, maintain, and support all that happens here.
New Shabbat “And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” —Ezekiel 36:26
Ron Millen is caring and devoted to our community because he cares about his Jewish commitments and expression. He focuses his energy on budgets and facilities as well as on religious practice and Jewish education. Deeply rooted in Jewish values and memories, Ron’s service as Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s Executive Director has been a unique blend of business, ritual, learning, and engineering.
Friday, June 14 • 7:15 p.m. ew at Chizuk Amuno, a contemporary Friday night service with guitar music. Come and enjoy an upbeat Shabbat celebration of prayer, song, and insight. Using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection, everyone is welcome to join in New Shabbat with Rabbi Shulman, Hazzan Perlman, and Leslie Pomerantz. New Shabbat will meet again August 9.
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Save Three Lives in Just One Hour Mitzvah Day Blood Drive Join fellow congregants, 16 and over, on Monday, June 24 between 2 and 7 p.m. for Brotherhood’s Save Three Lives in Just One Hour Mitzvah Day Blood Drive, in coordination with the American Red Cross. By donating blood you could literally save the life of up to three ill
We are grateful for all that Ron has accomplished on our behalf and for his meaningful participation as a member of our synagogue family. As Ron Millen completes his tenure as our Executive Director, we invite you to join us on Shabbat, June 29 to say thank you. Following Shabbat morning services, we will gather for a festive Shabbat luncheon to celebrate Ron’s achievements and express our gratitude. All are welcome as we show our appreciation to Ron and Alita.
men, women, or children. Be part of Chizuk Amuno’s Life Brigade. The whole process, including refreshments, takes about one hour. That’s just twenty minutes of your life for every life you could save. To register, call the synagogue office at 410/486-6400. 1
142nd Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 9 • 4 p.m. The membership will be asked to approve a change in the congregational bylaws, the Slate of Officers, and nominations to the Board of Trustees. Please join us as we welcome Glenn S. Easton, our new Executive Director, to our synagogue community.
Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk Amuno Adopt-A-Road
Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, June 2 (rain date: June 9). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422.
Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden
We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise, and dedication. The garden truly looks beautiful and is a special space for study, prayer, socializing, and reflection. To sign up for spring planting and weeding, please contact Allen Brown, 410/363-3605 or abrown86@verizon.net. Todah Rabbah to Allen Brown, Ann Betten, and Shari Kaplan for the beautiful spring plantings.
IOU Clothing Drive Most Successful
Thanks to all congregants who generously donated high quality business clothing to our IOU Clothing Drive. Because of the strong response we were able to give support to four agencies: Baltimore Station, The Center for Urban Families, Paul’s Place and Suited to Succeed Todah Rabbah to our volunteers who collected, sorted, and delivered the clothing: Sophie Sall (leader) Forrest Foss, Gilad Foss, Jennie Rothschild, David Sall, Nancy Sall, Margie Simon, and the Rosenbloom Religious School Dalet two-day a week class and their teachers, Nina Elman, Amy Fink, and Elaine Katz
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 Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.
Chronic Lyme’s Disease Support Group
If you are dealing with chronic Lyme disease and are interested in being part of a support group, please contact, Miriam Foss.
Club Hatikvah Shabbat July 13
We’re already planning for next year. • Great entertainment • Fabulous food • Interesting people Check us out and get involved! Carol Davis, 410/833-7673 or carolgildavis@aol.com
NEW!! Let’s Get Together
Join with Special Connections, a group for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities, to celebrate ISRAEL 65. We will meet at the JCC Owings Mills Gordon Center lobby on Sunday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. for the Cabaret Music show. Volunteers are needed for individualized companionship for the group. For those interested in accompanying the members of Special Connections for Israel Independence Day activities please contact Linda Levy, project leader at 410/484-4015 or lindalevy10@gmail.com.
Operation Welcome Home Maryland
Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@ chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.
Our Daily Bread
Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays, June 30, July 28, and August 25. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com. Todah Rabbah to those who served in May: Jenny Baker (leader), Maddie Braman, Randi Braman, Janice Perlman, Jess Rein, Marvin Steingart, Susan Straus, and Debbie Zager
Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests
Paul’s Place Women’s Listening Circle
Help a listening circle for women at Paul’s Place’s. The circle is facilitated by Barbara Grochal and will be held Tuesday, July 9 from 1-2 p.m. Participants share experiences, listen to one another, and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Rides are available from Chizuk Amuno parking lot. For more information or to volunteer contact Barbara Grochal, bgrochal@gmail. com or 410/484-0544.
Ronald McDonald House
Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, August 8. Contact Miriam Foss to volunteer.
A Day at the Zoo
In April, Chizuk Amuno Congregation co-hosted a PJ Library event at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Todah Rabbah to the following volunteers who helped to make the day a great success: Phil Chait, Vivian Chait, Danny Freedman, Laurel Freedman, Matt Freedman, Sara Freedman, Alanna Sereboff, Rebecca Sereboff, Sonja Sugerman, Susan Witte, Melanie Yasbin, and Grant Zangwill 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 Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@ chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.
If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
Cemetery News Please note: On Monday, July 1, 2013, the prices for plots at both Arlington and Garrison Forest Cemeteries will increase. We encourage you to make your purchases before the end of June so that you may take advantage of the lower prices. New prices are listed below. For questions or to arrange a visit at either location, you may contact Marsha Yoffe, Cemetery Director, 410/4866400, ext. 309 or myoffe@chizukamuno.org. Arlington Members: $1,125 • Non-members: $1,175 Garrison Forest Members only: $1,550 2
A Friendly Reminder from the Accounting Office Balances on your synagogue statement for Fiscal Year 2013 dues, extra seats, or security surcharges are to be paid no later than June 30, 2013. If you have any questions about your bill, please call Ronnie Weinberg, ext. 299, in our Accounting Office.
Milestones in Our Community
B’nei Mitzvah
We proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families. JUNE 1 Sedric Yamey White Sar son of Vanda and Marshall White
JUNE 8 Jacob Alexander Blank Ya’akov Alexander son of Karen and Dr. Michael Blank
Jacob Samuel Kligman Ya’akov Shmuel son of Alissa and Dr. Mark Kligman
JUNE 15 Sara Noelle Karmiol Zehavah Sarah daughter of Karen Karmiol and Jeff Levy Madison Eve Levine Masha Chava Yaka daughter of Robyn and Charlie Levine
JUNE 22 Samuel Benjamin Bloomberg Shmuel Benjamin son of Rosellen and Norman Bloomberg
Skhakh – Sukkah Roofing Material
It’s not too early to start planning for the High Holy Days, which begin this year with Erev Rosh HaShanah on Wednesday, September 4. Once again, Chizuk Amuno’s landscaper will be available to trim your white pine trees at no charge in August. The trimmings will be used as skhakh for Chizuk Amuno’s Attman Family Sukkah. Please call the synagogue office for more information or to arrange for trimming.
Births
Engagements
Ellis Benjamin Caplan, son of Kana and Richard Caplan and grandson of Sharon and Irv Caplan Jonathan Max Cohen, son of Drs. Meg Gerstenblith and Benjamin Cohen, and grandson of Garth Ann and Dr. Gary Gerstenblith Eden Maya Gerstenblith, daughter of Naomi and Dr. Adam Gerstenblith, and granddaughter of Drs. Joy and Richard Silberg and Garth Ann and Dr. Gary Gerstenblith
Weddings
We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.
Birthdays
We wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who are each celebrating a birthday milestone this month. Shirley Diamond Debbie Effron Dr. Barry Gittlen Barbara Lewbart Pauline Luntz Elaine Tobias
Anniversaries
Mazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who are celebrating their wedding anniversary this month. 55th: Ruth and Dr. Jerome Ross 50th: Barbara and Bruce Lewbart 50th: Judy and Marvin Spector 40th: Judy and Dr. Robert Schwartz 35th: Ann and Dr. Daniel Fried 30th: Janice and Joseph Hurwitz 30th: Amy and Bob Pollokoff 30th: Monica and Eyal Talor 30th: Dr. Anne and David Young
Mazal Tov High School Graduates!
As you head off to college in the fall we would like to stay in touch with you through our College Outreach Committee. Please send your addresses to Bonnie Ziegelstein at Bonnieroy3@verizon.net (e-mail and snail mail) and we will delight you with holiday goody packages and letters from our clergy.
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We congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness. Ben Miller, son of Sandra Dzija and Dr. Andrew Miller, to Kay Steiger Erin Sapperstein, daughter of Jill and Louis Sapperstein, to Michael Stern We congratulate the following couple and their families as we wish them much happiness. Jeffrey Gamerman, son of Marsha and Jay Gamerman and grandson of Jean Satisky and Sylvia Gamerman, to Jamie Wagenheim, daughter of Carol an Howard Wagenheim.
In Loving Memory
In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Marian Helzner Klein, wife of Howard “Chuck” Klein and mother of Darlene Gordon and Stanley Klein Harry Lichtman, husband of Betty Jo Lichtman, father of Merle Lichtman, Mark Lichtman and Miles Lichtman, and brother of Albert Lichtman Hannah Rita Millen, mother of Ronald N. Millen and Andrew Millen We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Cary Besmanoff, on the loss of his mother, Charlotte Besmanoff Leslie Goldschmidt, on the loss of his mother, Ruth Goldschmidt Wendy Isaac, on the loss of her father, Jerome Gerald Robinson As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.
Mazal Tov to Our Members
Suzanne F. Cohen, for being inducted into the Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame at the JCC. Judy Meltzer, on presenting a talk on “The Gripes of Roth: Philip Roth and the Meaning of (Jewish) Life” at the 8th International Melton Alumni Association Kallah. Maya Smith (KSDS ’03), on receiving the Nurse of the Year Award from University of Miami Hospital. She is the youngest recipient of the award in the hospital’s history.
Camp Bound?
Though it is a dying art, the clergy would like to write letters to your campers while away during the summer. If your child would like to receive a letter from us, please send your child’s name and camp address, as well as the dates that he or she will be attending camp to jsimkin@ chizukamuno.org. Have a great summer!
Schedule of Shabbat Services Each Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community. This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family. Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends.
Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted: Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah: refer to weekly Shabbat schedules
JUNE/JULY 2013 SIVAN/TAMMUZ/AV 5773 May 31/June 1 | Sivan 22/23 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: SH’LAH L’KHA, NUMBERS 13:1-15:41 Bar Mitzvah of Sedric White Rabbi Schneider’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:53 p.m.
June 7/8 | Sivan 29/30 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: KORAH, NUMBERS 16:1-18:32 B’nei Mitzvah of Jacob Blank and Jacob Kligman Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon
9:15 a.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:58 p.m.
June 14/15 | Tammuz 6/7
July 12/13 | Av 5/6
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. New Shabbat 7:15 p.m. …a contemporary Shabbat service with guitar music
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: D’VARIM – SHABBAT HAZON, DEUTERONOMY 1:1-3:22 Club Hatikvah Shabbat D’var Torah by a Chizuk Amuno member
9:15 a.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: HUKKAT, NUMBERS 19:1-22:1 B’not Mitzvah of Sara Karmiol and Madison Levine Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:01 p.m.
June 21/22 | Tammuz 13/14 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service TORAH PORTION: BALAK, NUMBERS 22:2-25:9 Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Bloomberg Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon
9:15 a.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:03 p.m.
June 28/29 | Tammuz 20/21 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: PINHAS, NUMBERS 25:10-30:1 Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Shabbat Luncheon in honor of Ronald N. Millen Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:03 p.m.
Join us for Summer Shul throughout July! July 5/6 | Tammuz 27/28 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: MATTOT MAS’EI, NUMBERS 30:2-36:13 D’var Torah by a Chizuk Amuno member Study Session 7:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 8:00 p.m. Havdalah 9:03 p.m.
Candle Lighting June 7
8:13 p.m.
July 12
8:16 p.m.
June 14
8:16 p.m.
July 19
8:12 p.m.
June 21
8:19 p.m.
July 26
8:06 p.m.
June 28
8:19 p.m.
August 2
7:59 p.m.
July 5
8:18 p.m. 4
July 19/20 | Av 12/13 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: VA-ETHANNAN–SHABBAT NAHAMU, DEUTERONOMY 3:23-7:11 D’var Torah by Paul Rosen Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:56 p.m.
July 26/27 | Av 19/20 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: EIKEV, DEUTERONOMY 7:12-11:25 D’var Torah by Janine Frier Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:50 p.m.
August 2/3 | Av 26/27 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: R’EIH, DEUTERONOMY 11:26-16:17 Bar Mitzvah of Jerel Okonski Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
7:45 p.m. 8:43 p.m.
Leave a Lifelong Legacy at Chizuk Amuno
Purchase an inscribed Derekh Amuno tribute brick on Pathway to Faith Chizuk Amuno’s new Pathway to Faith. As we reconstruct the pathway at the Hoffberger Chapel entrance, over 300 bricks are available for dedication at the cost of $200 per brick for up to four lines of text. Installation will be completed in August 2013 and the walkway will be dedicated on Sunday, September 22, 2013. For more information or to purchase a brick, go to the “Giving” page of our website, www.chizukamuno.org, or call Laurel Freedman, 410/824-2054.
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Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 www.chizukamuno.org
Synagogue Office 410/486-6400 Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050 Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.org Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642 Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640 Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641 Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055
OFFICERS
President Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.org First Vice President Samuel E. Moskowitz, 1stvp@chizukamuno.org Vice President Dr. Andrew Miller Vice President Jason A. Blavatt Secretary Michelle Hettleman Treasurer Sandra Moffet Assistant Treasurer Louis E. Sapperstein
S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Paul D. Schneider x226 Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.org Dr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org
Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F Executive Director Ronald N. Millen | x224 | rmillen@chizukamuno.org
New Shabbat – A Musical Service with Singing and Guitar
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s stated in ChizukAmuno’s Avodah Vision Statement: Music is central to our services. This past year, I have served as chair of the Ritual Committee. One of our tasks was to engage in halakhic study and discussion of the use of musical instruments in worship on Shabbat and hagim. Our new policy (endorsed by the Board of Trustees in September 2012) is to provide options for those whose worship experience might be enriched by musical instruments, while continuing to allow congregants who are not comfortable with musical instruments to continue to enjoy the traditional worship experiences. Last month we introduced our first “New Shabbat” Friday evening service. With more than 130 in attendance, Rabbi Shulman led the service and Hazzan Perlman and Leslie Pomerantz led the singing, with Leslie playing guitar. The ruah, spirit, carried us all through the evening experience as we sang prayers as a community. Everyone participated as we learned new melodies and connected in ways many have not experienced before at Chizuk Amuno. We celebrated Shabbat with a new and refreshed intent. The addition of guitar to voice enhanced the warmth of the evening. I am delighted to have played a role in this new development at Chizuk Amuno and hope you join us as we create this ruah together at our next New Shabbat service on Friday evening, June 14 at 7:15 p.m., and once again on August 9. After the High Holy Days, New Shabbat will become a regular monthly feature on our synagogue calendar. Stay tuned for additional announcements and reminders, and please let me know what we can do to make the worship experience at Chizuk Amuno even more meaningful for you and your family.
Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org Controller Rick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org
See you on June 14, Andy Miller
Shop the Sisterhood Judaica Shop All Summer Long
Back to school, back to shul. The High Holy Days are VERY early this year and the Sisterhood Judaica Shop wants to help you get ready. Please stop in to check out all the fabulous new items we will be stocking over the 5
Join us for Summer Shul at Chizuk Amuno!
Shabbat Mornings, 9:15 a.m. July 6, 13, 20, 27 This year, Summer Shul celebrates Israel at 65! We’ll capture the spirit of Shabbat Israeli style, hear thoughts about Israel each week, and add Israeli song to our Shabbat celebration. Summer Shul will be held in the Krieger Auditorium, creating an intimate and relaxed prayer environment. Synagogue members lead our services, read Torah, and deliver Divrei Torah, supported by Rabbis Shulman and Wechsler, and Hazzan Perlman and Dr. Shualy. During Summer Shul everyone is encouraged to dress casually and appropriately, for Shabbat Services. Families and friends, adults and children of all ages are most welcome to share in the warm mood of Summer Shul.
Observing Tishah B’Av - The Ninth of Av
We will observe Tishah B’Av with prayer and reflection on Monday evening, July 15 at 8:30 p.m. During the Ma’ariv Service for Tishah B’Av we will recite the Bible’s Book of Lamentations, Eikhah. Tishah B’Av is our calendar’s date of mourning. On the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av we recall tragic events in Jewish history whose legacy have shaped our identity and values. Foremost among the events we remember are the destructions of the two Temples in Jerusalem. The Babylonians destroyed the First Temple in the year 586 BCE. The Romans destroyed the Second Temple in 70 CE. We will also gather in observance of Tishah B’Av on Tuesday morning, July 16 at 7 a.m. A special Minhah service will be held at 1 p.m. At this afternoon service we will wear our Tallit and Tefillin, ritual symbols that we will not use during our Shaharit service in expression of our mourning. Tishah B’Av is a full or partial day of fasting and introspection observed with emotion as we transform trauma into wisdom through ritual.
Cinema Under the Stars
Wednesday, August 21, 8 p.m. Plan to join us on when we’ll enjoy our annual movie event in the Courtyard. (Rain date is August 22.) Details on the movie will follow. Check the Chizuk Amuno website. Mark your calendars and set your reminders!
summer: a new selection of tallitot and kippot, honey dishes and serving pieces, candlesticks, and challah plates. We have shofarim, etrog holders, and more. We have it all! Beginning June 18, our summer shop hours are on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until noon. And so that we can fill all your shopping needs, we will gladly meet you at your convenience. Just call Anne King, 410/303-7716.
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Brotherhood Closing Dinner
The Closing Dinner for the Brotherhood will take place on Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. at Chizuk Amuno. The cost to attend the dinner is $36 per person. RSVP to Marvin Spector, marvjudy@hotmail.com. Checks made out to the Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood can be mailed or dropped off at the Synagogue Office.
Schechter on the Move 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Sunday, June 9, 8 a.m. Mark your calendar and plan to join us! The race and run/walk begin and end at Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Afterward, we’ll enjoy breakfast and festivities that are fun for the whole family! Register now at www.ksds.edu. Questions? Contact Alison Wielechowski, alisonw@ksds.edu. Proceeds from this event will support tuition assistance.
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June 17 - 21, 2013 | 9 - 13 Tammuz 5773 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Music That Shook the World
A Musical Evening
Collision with Tradition: The Armory Show and the Impact of Modernism
“Red” by John Logan
with Ken Meltzer
with Seth Kibel and Vladimir Fridman Performed by the Jewish Theatre Workshop
with Dr. Susan Vick
Camp Fees $140 / Chizuk Amuno Members $150 / Non-Members Lunch and snacks included Stulman Center for Adult Learning Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road Baltimore, MD 21208 410/824-2055/8
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