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These Are Worthy of Our Support!
142nd Annual Meeting
They Sustain Conservative Judaism. n this, my first year as Director of Congregational community. The board Life, I spent time with both Chizuk Amuno’s represents a wide-range of Sisterhood and Brotherhood. I attended board ages and talents. These are meetings and events, and I engaged their leadership in very generous, caring men conversation. Here is what I learned. who are committed to Chizuk Amuno, and they devote The board of our Sisterhood is composed of twenty-five countless hours to supporting women who care deeply about this place. These are its programs. talented women who take their responsibilities very seriously. They talk about the importance of Jewish Brotherhood members enjoy sporting events, breakfast education, the welfare of the congregation and how to programs with outstanding speakers, and social events build community. They also reflect Jewish values in all featuring great food. They take pride in supporting that they do. Their events, which appeal to women of our daily minyan and strengthening the congregation’s all ages, have both social and educational components. religious programming. The Congregational Second Central to their mission is Sisterhood’s support of Seder is a Brotherhood project. There is a special the Torah Fund of Women’s League, which sustains affinity for Camp Ramah, the camping movement of Conservative Judaism through financial assistance to the Conservative Judaism, and a commitment to provide Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC, the Ziegler School scholarship dollars to Ramah campers. The camaraderie of Rabbinic Studies in LA, and the Schechter Institute of among these men is remarkable! Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. This year, the Sisterhood We at Chizuk Amuno are truly blessed with wonderful was proud to present the congregation with beautiful, affiliates. You can meet their members at Shabbat new china and flatware. services every week. They are our allies in building a And our children benefit from Sisterhood fundraising, Jewish community of which we can all be proud. including the Judaica Shop. Thousands of Sisterhood B’shalom, dollars every year go to our schools for educational enrichment. The Brotherhood board meets monthly to plan social, religious, cultural and athletic programs. They, too, are deeply concerned with the welfare of our Jewish Rabbi Paul Schneider
P roposed Board Members First Term (2-year term) Beth Goldsmith Barbara Grochal Eric Nislow Joel Suldan
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Sunday, June 9, 2013 • 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. Proposed Slate of Officers for Fiscal Year 2014 President Michelle Malis First Vice President Dr. Andrew Miller Vice President Jason A. Blavatt Vice President Sandra Moffet Secretary Michelle Hettleman Treasurer Louis E. Sapperstein Assistant Treasurer Stephen Pomerantz, MD
Second Term (2-year term) Neil Leikach Allan Greenberg Brian Litofsky Nominating Committee Kelly Blavatt Janine Frier Tammy Heyman Fritzi Hallock Linda Katz Aaron Max, Chair Stephen Pomerantz, MD
New Shabbat “And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” —Ezekiel 36:26 Friday, May 17 • 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.
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New Shabbat meets again June 14 After studying the question of playing instruments on Shabbat with Rabbi Shulman, last fall our congregation’s Ritual Committee recommended, and our Board of Trustees approved, playing instrumental music on Shabbat in prayer services created for this purpose. For those of us who wish to participate, New Shabbat is the first setting in which a musical instrument will enrich our prayer experience at Chizuk Amuno.
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, 410/3633605 or abrown86@verizon.net.
Hackerman Patz House
Hackerman Patz House is a home away from home for patients and their families who are receiving treatment at Sinai Hospital. Todah Rabbah to those who brought and served lunch to the guests at Hackerman Patz House in April: Frada Wall (leader), Rona Blumenthal, and Mickey Simon.
NEW!! Let’s Get Together
Our first activity with Special Connections, a group for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities, was enjoyable and meaningful. All present participated in card-making for our returning military through Operation Welcome Home. Be on the lookout for more scheduled activities with this group.
Pre-Passover Food Drive Brings in Record Donations Thanks to the entire congregation for the strong response to the Pre-Passover Food Drive. We received many more donations than usual and were able to give van loads of food to our partners at C.A.R.E.S Food Pantry, Manna House, and Our Daily Bread. Community food pantries are very low and the much needed contributions were enthusiastically and gratefully received. Monetary donations were sent to Jewish Community Services Community Food Fund.
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.
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. Todah Rabbah to those who participated in April: Stuart Aiken, Michael Gottlieb, Bob Schwartz, Judy Schwartz, Marvin Steingart, and Sandy Steingart.
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, May 19 and June 30. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.
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.
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Leave a Lifelong Legacy at Chizuk Amuno
Purchase an inscribed tribute brick on Chizuk Amuno’s new Pathway to Faith. As we reconstruct the pathway at the Hoffberger Chapel entrance, over 300 bricks will be available for dedication. You can honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a milestone or lifecycle event. $200 per brick for up to four lines of text Package options available For more information or to purchase a brick, contact Judy Schwartz, curlyfour@gmail.com, or the Chizuk Amuno Advancement Office, 410/824-2054. 2
Ronald McDonald House
Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesdays, May 29, July 10, and Thursday, August 8. Contact Miriam Foss to volunteer. Todah Rabbah to our volunteers who cooked and served in April: Sam Askin, Louis Bookoff, Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Edna Crystal, Miriam Foss, Anne King, Janice Perlman, Maxine Seidman, Alanna Sereboff, Marcia Scher, Frada Wall, and Nancy Zaferman.
Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests
If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
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. 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.
Chizuk Amuno Graduation Dates
Mazal Tov to our students who will graduate this spring.
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Tuesday, May 28, 7 p.m. Rosenbloom Religious School Sunday, May 19, 10 a.m. Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Wednesday, June 5, 10 a.m. Krieger Schechter Day School Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. Netivon Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
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. MAY 4 Katia Elisabeth Folkart Katriella Elishevah daughter of Allison and Erik Folkart Leanne Bess Garten Leiba Batya daughter of Alice and Maury Garten
MAY 11 Lindsey Sloane Rosenbloom Giborah Shulamit daughter of Alisa and Michael Rosenbloom Blair Sara Schnitzer Gavriella Sarah daughter of Edee and Joseph Schnitzer
MAY 18 Alexis Marni Silverman Eliyana Moonah daughter of Jessica and Dr. David Silverman MAY 25 Benjamin Eric Bell Binyamin son of Amie and Samuel Bell JUNE 1 Sedric Yamey White Sar son of Vanda and Marshall White
Births
We congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren. Jenna Faye Densky, daughter of Alissa and Lee Densky and granddaughter of Ann and Gil Abramson Yehuda Frieman, son of Miriam and Darrin Frieman and grandson of Susan and Edward Frieman
Aiden and Owen Hershkowitz, twin sons of Cherin and Jason Hershkowitz and grandsons of Marilyn and Mitchell Orlin Devorah Leah Platt, daughter of Channy and Michael Platt, granddaughter of Pamela and Dr. Jeffrey Platt, and great-granddaughter of Sue and Howard Platt and Marion and Walter Straus Aiden Matthew Szabo, son of Laura and Carl Szabo and grandson of Karen and Dr. Steven Caplan
Birthdays
We wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who are each celebrating a birthday milestone this month. Helen Aarons Carol Davis Harvey Rapkin Dr. Susan Schehr Dr. Marvin Steingart
Anniversaries
Mazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who are celebrating their wedding anniversary this month. 30th: Amy and Bob Pollokoff 50th: Henne and Harvey Rapkin
Engagements
We congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness. Jonathan Madoff, son of Saundra and Dr. David Madoff, to Roni Goss
In Loving Memory
In sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members: Dr. Harold J. Hettleman, husband of Elayne Hettleman and father of Debra Hettleman, Robin Weinberg, Laura Hettleman and Vicky Hettleman Coutu Blanche Sass, mother of Dr. Neil Sass and Dr. Marcia Sass We offer our sincere condolences to our members: Laura Flaks, on the loss of her mother Grace Anne Schnitzer Andrea Fox Krupp, on the loss of her mother, Audrey Fox Miller Marilyn Orlin, on the loss of her father, Ed Coopersmith As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.
Member in the News Mazal Tov to Sandy Httman on receiving the Myerberg Mission Award from the Edward A. Myerberg Center. 3
Brotherhood Gatherings Beef, Bourbon, and Blues Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.
Brotherhood Breakfast Sunday, May 19 Featured Speaker: Rabbi Floyd Herman Adopt-A-Road Sunday, June 1, 9 a.m. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob, 410/560-7422 Brotherhood Closing Dinner Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Chinese dinner and an Al Jolson review. Fee: $36 per person. RSVP to cabrotherhood@fastmail.net.
Club Hatikvah Presents Seth Kibel Sunday, May 5, 6 p.m.
We are delighted that Beth El seniors will be joining us for our final dinner this year. Seth Kibel, a versatile performer will play Klezmer and Yiddish favorites along with songs of Tin Pan Alley (Gershwin, Kern, Irving Berlin). It will be a fun and uplifting evening for all! RSVP required.
Chizuk Amuno Nostalgia
The recently published book Reservoir Hill includes photos of Chizuk Amuno at Eutaw Place, along with photos of many congregants of the time. A book signing will take place at Beth Am Synagogue on Sunday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. and will include opportunities for former members and residents of the neighborhood to share memories. In addition to a nostalgic visit to the Chizuk Amuno of the early 20th century, there will be the Art Outside Free Art Festival at Druid Park Lake (11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and a walking tour of the neighborhood (2-4 p.m.).
Summer of a Thousand Smiles
Limited camp openings available
Camp Session: June 17 - August 9 We offer weekly sessions, allowing you the flexibility to choose “time off” for summer vacations. For more information or to register, contact Michelle Gold, Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, 410/486-8642.
Young Families Shabbat Dinner Friday, May 10
Join us for a special outdoor Shabbat Service in the Matz/Goldstone Biblical Gardens. A family dinner will follow. The price for dinner is $18 per adult and $10 per child with a maximum of $56 per family. RSVP to the synagogue office by Friday, May 3.
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
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
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
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: B’HAR – B’HUKKOTAI, LEVITICUS 25:1-27:34 B’not Mitzvah of Katia Folkart and Leanne Garten Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Shabbat Yahad – Shabbat Together Family Service 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Yahad Luncheon Following services 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
May 10/11 | Sivan 1/2 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:43 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: B’HA-A LOT’KHA, NUMBERS 8:1-12:16 Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Bell Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon No Family Service Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:49 p.m.
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.
Candle Lighting
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: B’MIDBAR, NUMBERS 1:1-4:20 B’not Mitzvah of Lindsey Rosenbloom and Blair Schnitzer Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m.
May 3
7:44 p.m.
May 10
7:51 p.m.
May 17
7:57 p.m.
May 24
8:03 p.m.
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
May 31
8:09 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:37 p.m.
The Amuno Minyan
Shabbat Prayer, Torah Discussion
Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org
6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: NASO, NUMBERS 4:21-7:89 Bat Mitzvah of Alexis Silverman Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Amuno Minyan 9:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
May 3/4 | Iyar 23/24
Study Session Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat New Shabbat
May 24/25 | Sivan 15/16
MAY 2013 Iyar/Sivan 5773 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah Kabbalat Shabbat
May 17/18 | Sivan 8/9
Have You Lost Your Tallit? Your Tefillin?
There have been times after services when a congregant has accidentally left his/her tallit or tefillin bag at shul. We have quite a collection now. If you have been looking for yours, please call the synagogue office and inquire about our Lost and Found. 4
May 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoyed by many, the Amuno Minyan is our lay-led participatory Shabbat morning service, a more intimate and informal setting for prayer and Torah study. Everyone is welcome in the Amuno Minyan: families and individuals, children and adults. If you are interested in leading services or reading Torah, please contact Rahel Lerner, rahellerner@gmail.com, or Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.
Joining in Sisterhood
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ne of my greatest joys is to share all the good works of Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood. As our Chizuk Amuno community continues to grow, Sisterhood has maintained its role by offering a variety of programming for women of all ages. In this year alone, Sisterhood has participated in the Mosaic Project and Ronald McDonald House, created personal kippot, decorated the bimah for Sukkot, designed and purchased new china and flatware for the congregation, had our annual Askin Book Review, conducted our annual Sisterhood Shabbat service, and enjoyed an entertaining morning on how to “improve our look with makeup.” Sisterhood contributed to Women’s League’s Torah Fund campaign and the “Value Our Vets” special community service project for the Women’s League convention. We maintain our ongoing financial support of Chizuk Amuno’s schools and educational programs. We continue to recycle and e-cycle to help green our lives. We join the Baltimore Conservative Sisterhoods for a joint dinner to proudly share our commitment to our Movement. Visit our Facebook page – ChizukAmunoCongregationSisterhood – to stay up-todate with what we are doing. Like us! At our Closing Meeting on May 21, Sisterhood will install our new officers for 2013-15 and feature the “gardening guru,” Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms. Join us for a wonderful evening. And there is much more to come…
Lynne Lichtig President, Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood
Beautiful Blossoms
Sisterhood Closing Dinner Meeting and Installation of Officers Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Esterson Auditorium for a delicious dinner and the installation of officers for next year. Carrie Engle, expert gardener from Valley View Farms, will demonstrate how to create a container garden and answer any of your gardening questions. $20 per person • RSVP: Sheila Sandbank, grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410/484-5016. Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood and return them to Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Attn: Sisterhood.
Schedule of Shavuot Services 5773 – 2013
Adults and Children of All Ages Celebrate Torah on Shavuot
Tuesday, May 14 | Erev Shavuot Minhah Candle Lighting Erev Shavuot Service …followed by Kol Rinah, our a cappella singers Tikkun Leil Shavuot – Shavuot Evening of Study
7:45 p.m. 7:54 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 First Day of Shavuot Shaharit: Festival Morning Service Torah Study Sessions Children’s Holiday Program Torah Service ...followed by Musaf: Holiday Prayers Congregational Kiddush, following services
9:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. 8:40 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv Candle Lighting
Thursday, May 16 Second Day of Shavuot Shaharit: Festival Morning Service 9:15 a.m. Yizkor Memorial Prayers 10:45 a.m. and dedication of Memorial Plaques Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:45 a.m. Congregational Kiddush Luncheon, following services
On Shavuot we imagine ourselves at Mt. Sinai and rejoice in the gift of Torah. To honor our holiday’s spirit, our Shavuot Festival Morning Service on Tuesday, May 15 will include opportunities for everyone, from our youngest to our oldest, to sit with each other and study the Ten Commandments. At 10 a.m., after Shaharit – our morning service – we’ll leave the Sanctuary and sit together around Torah study tables in the Krieger Auditorium. Over coffee and nosh, our rabbis will guide us as we dialogue with study partners and explore the Ten Commandments. While we study, our children will gather for their own holiday program and prepare to join us in the Sanctuary for a special ceremony. At 10: 30 a.m., following our learning we’ll return to the Sanctuary to receive and read Torah. Our children will join us when we read the Ten Commandments from the Torah scroll celebrating their growth and freshness by bringing bikkurim – greens and fruits – to decorate the bimah.
8:15 p.m. 8:41 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv Havdalah
Voices & Visions: Learning through Art and Text Tikkun Leil Shavuot Tuesday, May 14
7:30 p.m. Minhah 7:45 p.m. Ma’ariv 8 p.m. Kol Rinah 8:30 p.m. Study Sessions 9:30 p.m. Dairy dessert reception 10 p.m. Late Night Learning with Rabbi Shulman Visions in Torah You are invited to an evening of celebration and learning. Please stop by and check out the posters in our Administrative hallway. On Shavuot they will come to life through the teachings of the following presenters: Rabbi Deborah Wechsler The Heroic Voices of Life Do Not Announce Their Presence by Drum and Trumpet —Benjamin Cordoza Hazzan Emanuel Perlman All Journeys Have Secret Destinations of Which the Traveler Is Unaware. —Martin Buber 5
Rabbi Paul Schneider When I Marched in Selma, I Felt My Legs Were Praying. —Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Dr. Moshe Shualy If I Am Not for Myself, Who Will Be for Me? But if I Am Only for Myself, What Am I? If Not Now, When? —Hillel, Pirke Avot 1:14 Dr. Rosann Catalano There Is Nothing More Whole Than a Broken Heart. —Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk Rev. Jason Poling Who Is Wise? One Who Learns from All People. Who Is Honored? One Who Honors Everyone. —Ben-Zoma, Pirke Avot 4:1 Rahel Lerner Man’s Life Depends on the Trees of the Field. —Deuteronomy 20:19 Dr. Barry M. Gittlen Love Is Stronger than Death. —Song of Songs 8:6
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Schechter on the Move 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run/Walk Schechter o
n 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 at alisonw@ksds.edu. Proceeds from this event will support tuition assistance.
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GECEC Annual Gif tique
Wednesday, May 1, 2-7 p.m.
Louis Friedman Scholar Weekend
Chizuk Amuno Congregation Welcomes
Come check out our Giftique for your personal shopping and gift needs. We’ll have jewelry, children and adult clothing, purses, personalized items, and skin care. And that’s just a sampling!
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Friday, May 3, Shabbat Dinner, 7 p.m.
“How I Ordained East Africa’s First Rabbi and Sailed up the Nile to Learn about Jewish Learning” Shabbat afternoon, May 4, following lunch
“It’s the Talmud! Alexander the Great Argues with Women Warriors and Gets the Gold” Sunday morning, May 5, 10 a.m.
“Why Be Jewish? What’s in It for Me?”
Esterson Auditorium Proceeds from the Giftique will support programming by the preschool Parents Association.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, a prominent leader of Conservative Judaism, occupies the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University, where he is Vice President. His scholarly fields are Jewish philosophy and theology. Rabbi Artson is the author of numerous books and articles and writes a weekly online Torah commentary that has over 13,000 internet subscribers. Please plan to join us to hear this compelling scholar. An RSVP and advance payment is required for the Shabbat dinner . 6