Messenger May 2017

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RABBI THECALENDAR SYNAGOGUE | CONGREGATION Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAI EMUNAH | TULSA | MAY 2017 | NO. 5

FRONT|ROW WITH

HAPPIE AND ERIC | SEE PAGE 7

DINNER WITH RUTH | SEE PAGE 7

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MASTHEAD

PERSONALS

THE MESSENGER

BIRTHS

May 2017 - Published Monthly | Bimonthly

Isaac Maxwell Sander, born to Dr. David and Iris Sandler. Grandparents are Dr. S. Gerald and Kathy Sandler of Washington, D.C., and James Borem and Patricia Borem of Tulsa.

CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH 1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Office: (918) 583‑7121 School: (918) 585‑KIDS Fax: (918) 747-9696 Website: www.tulsagogue.com

DEATHS

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news. (Isaiah 52:7)

Inge Kahn Mother of Leslie Stein and Wendy May

LET US HELP YOU

ENGAGEMENTS Mazal tov to Rachel Roubein, daughter of Dr. Leor and Hillary Roubein, on her recent engagement to Jon Wolper, son of Susan and Alan Wolper of New City, NY.

CHILD CARE AT THE SYNAGOGUE Child care is always available at the Synagogue. All you have to do is to let us know two days in advance of an event or a service and we will be glad to help. We love having children in the Sanctuary and the Chapel, but sometimes they are uncomfortable with their surroundings and make it difficult for others to hear. Please let us help you strike the right balance between having your children at your side and making it possible for others to participate comfortably. Todah rabah!

MAZAL TOV Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Taubman, installed last month as the new president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA). Dr. Taubman spoke feelingly a bout his relationship with his parents, Dr. Arthur and Patty Taubman, his wife, Angela, and their three children, along with mentors, friends, and longtime colleagues.

MEMBERSHIP

ON THE COVER

NEW FACES AT THE SYNAGOGUE

Meet Happie Hoffman and Eric Hunker, newly arrived from Austin to add their voices to the Tulsa Jewish community. Happie and Eric will be the featured performers at Front | Row, the Synagogue’s fundraising concert on May 14. Happie and Eric are accomplished performers who travel constantly on behalf of many national Jewish organizations. Lucky us!

Here’s where we introduce new faces to B’nai Emunah. Members and their families are a source of strength to all of us, and we are pleased to bring these good people to your attention. Meet our new members: Harold and Shelly Aberson Narotzky We look forward to welcoming one and all as official members of the Synagogue family. Here’s to a great and lasting relationship!

GRADUATION SHABBAT AT THE SYNAGOGUE FRIDAY, MAY 26. DINNER AT 6:15 p.m. and THE SHABBAT CELEBRATION AT 7:00 p.m.

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RABBI MARC FITZERMAN

ALL IN THE FAMILY

SISTERHOOD

DAVID HALPERN, PHOTOGRAPHER

SOMOS EL BARCO

David Halpern has been making photographs for more than 65 years. For most of that time, Halpern’s work has been inspired by his love of nature and the American landscape. His favorite subjects are found in nature—landforms, water, rocks, trees, clouds—and the variables that alter our reactions to them—light, wind, rain, snow and fog.

Those who were with us over the High Holidays this year may recall that I spent some time on immigration. I spoke about my life as the child and grandchild of immigrants, and Alice's life as the daughter of survivors. I tried to describe my grandfather Harry's odyssey, from Warsaw to London to Quebec to Michigan, and the mixture of guile and strategizing that allowed him to land the prize of citizenship. The more I think about it, it was all about the war. The First World War rewarded patriotism, and my grandfather genuinely loved his adopted land.

Halpern’s career took an important turn in 1984 when he was invited to serve as artist-in-residence at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. He has since served in a similar capacity at several other sites: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado, Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, Glacier National Park in Montana, Acadia National Park in Maine. Most recently, Halpern had a two-year association with Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico, where he designed the park’s artist-in-residence program.

Since that sermon, I’ve tried to be intentional, to find ways to express my own core commitments. To my way of thinking, that’s what Jews do. We take thoughts and feelings and turn them into programmatics. This is the opposite of the silly stereotype about Jews and habits of self-referential, neurotic “over-think.” My experience of Judaism is 180 degrees different. Our natural habit is strategic development. How do I get from here to there with the available energy, resources, and capital?

The Essence of Place: Celebrating the Photography of David Halpern showcases a series of more than 40 of Halpern’s photographs depicting the extraordinary landscapes in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah. It is on exhibit now through December 2017 at Gilcrease Museum.

The result is something I hope you will consider. In the months ahead, you will begin to hear about an initiative called The New Sanctuary Network | Tulsa. I asked my All Souls colleagues, Reverends Marlin Lavanhar and Barbara Prose, to dream with me about a new organization that would take a stand against wholesale deportation. Not acknowledged criminals, but moms and college students. Not violent gang members, but peacable roofers who simply want to normalize their status and find a path to citizenship. A hundred of us gathered on a Thursday in March to be trained in non-violent, Ghandian protest. All of us came away with the sense that we could be useful and supportive. I have a great deal of faith in this approach, and so do the Synagogue members who have signed on as participants. Somos el barco; we are the boat. We are the ones who are ultimately responsible to carry our sisters and brothers to refuge and security. There will be plenty of frustration along the way. That, and errors in judgment and strategy. I’ll end up standing in a public place wishing that I were almost anywhere else. But we will be able to say that we did something. People were not hauled away without insistent protest.

Halpern will present a lecture titled “The Essence of Place” at noon on Friday, June 2, at the museum. He will reflect on his many decades of taking photographs of the American landscape. A thirteen-time National Park artist-in-residence, Halpern will discuss his inspirations and techniques for the works in his first exhibition at Gilcrease Museum. The lecture is free with museum admission.

If you’d like to be part of our next training in non-violent confrontation, please write at marboofitz@bnaiemunah.com. My aim is to mobilize as many people as possible so that no one stands alone before unnecessary hardship. Persons without documents are facing the great challenge of their lives. We have a unique historical responsibility to help.

Halpern will also present a Master Class on June 3 and 4 for photographers with intermediate to advanced skills. Students will develop a more informed visual response to their world. Class participants will work with Halpern in both classroom and field sessions. Cost is $225 for Gilcrease members; $250 for not-yet members. Register online at www.gilcrease.org. 3

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THE MAY CALENDAR AT B’NAI EMUNAH 7

vibrant learning environment that is looked upon as one of the premier learning institutions in the city. Members of the community are invited to attend a graduation ceremony at 10:30 a.m. for our students, who will continue their education in kindergartens across Tulsa next year.

DOING JEWISH: MAKING MUSIC

How does one enter the world of Jewish music? Greg Raskin and Rabbi Kaiman invite you to join them for a morning of learning and music making as we explore various ways to answer this question. Song and dance sit at the core of Jewish experience. The music we make has the power to bring life and emotion to our most sacred moments. Together we will navigate the sounds of the Jewish musical year at the Synagogue. The workshop will begin at 11:00 a.m. For questions or to learn more, contact Rabbi Kaiman.

Don’t let summer start without taking part in the Synagogue’s school-end festivities. A special Shabbat service honors graduates, students, and faculty on the completion of another school year. Services will be led by Klay Kodesh, our instrumental and vocal ensemble. We prepare a lovely Shabbat dinner so you can relax. A joyful and lively musical service will brighten your evening, lift your spirits and send you singing into a restful weekend. No reservation is needed for the service at 7:00 p.m. But please call or visit our website by Wednesday, May 24, to guarantee your place at the dinner table.

BAT MITZVAH OF FRANCISCA OYARZO

We note with pride the upcoming bat mitzvah of Francisca Oyarzo, daughter of Felipe and Damaris. All are invited to participate in the Shabbat morning service, which begins at 9:00 a.m. Mazal tov to the Oyarzo family.

FRONT | ROW + 17TH STREET DELI

Eric Hunker and Happie Hoffman take center stage in a joyful concert for the whole family. Leaders in the new Jewish music movement, Happie and Eric now call Tulsa their home, and we’re delighted to host their first large-scale concert for the Tulsa Jewish community. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and is preceded by a special Mother’s Day edition of the Seventeenth Street Deli. Check out our featured events page for more information about tickets, reservations and a special Mother’s Day treat from the deli on page 7.

DINNER WITH RUTH

One of the shortest narratives in the Bible speaks to some of the most pressing issues of our political moment. How does place dictate identity? What constitutes lineage and authenticity? As we mark the harvest festival of Shavu’ot, we’ll feast on a farm-fresh locavore meal and delight in a public reading of the Book of Ruth. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. For more details, see the article in Featured Events on page 7.

BIBI-DIBI: SHABBAT FOR THE ITTY-BITTIES

SHAVU’OT

As always, a full complement of Yom Tov services will take place throughout the holiday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on both Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1. Yizkor is scheduled for approximately 10:45 a.m. on June 1.

A Shabbat experience for our very youngest members—we sit on the floor, sing songs, play games and dance our way into the weekend. With blessings to share and good food to enjoy, this is one fantastic way to connect to community. Parents, grandparents and community members are invited to the short service at 6:00 p.m. However, we do ask that you make reservations if you plan to join us for the Shabbat dinner which follows, $14 for adults and just $1 for those tots. Visit our website or call the offices today.

SHABBAT FOR EVERYONE: GRADUATION

SISTERHOOD ANNUAL

MEETING JUNE 5, 2017

PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

See page 10 for details

We take great pride in the work of B’nai Emunah Preschool. School Director Shelli Wright and her staff have created a

CALL THE SYNAGOGUE FOR FREE TICKETS TO FRONT | ROW, A CONCERT WITH HAPPIE AND ERIC ON MAY 14

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JUNE AT A GLANCE 1

ANNUAL INTERFAITH PRIDE SERVICE

B. MITZVAH ANNIV. | HANNAH WOODS

SISTERHOOD ANNUAL MEETING

MILESTONE SHABBAT | G.T. BYNUM

UNVEILING FOR HAROLD CHARNEY

BOOKSMART: JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER

BIBI-DIBI | SHABBAT FOR TINY TOTS

ISJL CONFERENCE IN JACKSON

BAT MITZVAH FRANCISCA OYARZO

You can make reservations for any Synagogue event by calling Gwenn or Valerie at our special Reservations Hotline: (918) 935-3373. You can also use the Reservations Page on the Synagogue website at www.tulsagogue.com.

Francisca Oyarzo, “Esther,” daughter of Felipe and Damaris Oyarzo, will become bat mitzvah on Saturday morning, May 13, 2017 (17 Iyar 5777). Preparing Fran for this transitional moment is Greg Raskin, under the direction of Rabbis Fitzerman and Kaiman.

On the back inside page of this edition, you’ll find the monthly calendar of the Synagogue, with candlelighting times, our regular service schedule, the Religious School calendar and other routine events.

Fran was born in Tulsa, but she lived in Chile (South America) for 7 years. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She is a descendant of Sephardic Jews who settled in Latin America from Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

The calendar on page 4 is intended to draw attention to upcoming programs. For a full description of special moments on the calendar, please check the pages headed Featured Events.

Fran enjoys yoga, fashion, and making her own dresses. She also enjoys traveling, reading books, and learning new languages. She visited Israel last year for the first time. One of her favorite books is “Persepolis,” by Marjane Satrapi. Fran is serving children with cancer in Tulsa for her mitzvah project. She enjoys traveling to Chile to visit her grandparents and cousins.

You can find our comprehensive calendar, including events that are months away, on our website: tulsagogue.com. Please note that all yahrtzeits listed on the back page of this issue begin at sunset on the night before. They will first be announced at services on the day preceding the listed date. All yahrtzeits for the coming week are announced on Wednesdays.

COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE We are proud to partner with Fisher Farms. Contact the Synagogue to learn more about purchasing a farm share for the upcoming harvest season. Pick-ups take place on Wednesday and you are free to shop even if you did not purchase a share in advance. Market is open between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Synagogue membership information? Please call Rabbi Kaiman at (918) 583-7121. We’d love to help you become part of the Synagogue family.

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A CONGREGATION OF IMMIGRANTS

Norma Marcum has many family photographs that bear witness to her life as the daughter of immigrant forebears. She is depicted here with her son Andy Marcum who holds, not a photograph, but a formal portrait of Norma’s paternal grandfather, David Neuwirth. David was a German-speaking Jew from the Sudeten region of Hungary. The portrait is one of Norma’s most important family artifacts. This picture is part of a new project intended to foreground the immigrant origins of many B’nai Emunah families. If you’d like to schedule a session, please make contact with Valerie Henderson at the Synagogue Office. She will help coordinate a sitting with Rabbi Fitzerman. All you need is yourself and a portrait (framed or unframed) of the good people who came before you.

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FEATURED EVENTS AT THE SYNAGOGUE FRONT | ROW ON SUNDAY MAY 14

In the same call, please let us know if you’d like reservations for the Seventeenth Street Deli. Prix fixe meals are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children. In honor of Mother’s Day, free home-made potato knishes will be served to every mother in the congregation. The deli meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the open-seating concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. We hope that those times will be helpful to families with children. Concert tickets for the general community are $10 each. If you’d like to bring a friend or a neighbor, please purchase extra tickets in your call to the Synagogue.

It’s time to celebrate Jewish life at the Synagogue with a live community concert for all ages! Front|Row is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, May 14, and will be preceded by a special edition of the Seventeenth Street Deli, the Synagogue’s artisanal pop-up restaurant featuring home-cured corned beef and pastrami, as well as traditional Jewish deli rye baked from scratch on premises. Featured performers for this year’s concert are Happie Hoffman and Eric Hunker, two of the most important figures on the new Jewish music scene. Eric and Happie are veteran music makers (www.ericandhappie.com), with an established reputation among national Jewish groups and large communities. They are regularly featured at BBYO gatherings across the country and recently performed at the AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C.

DINNER WITH RUTH ON MAY 30 How does place dictate identity and belonging? Can we choose who we want to become? What are the roots of authenticity? The Book of Ruth poses all these questions as it looks into the life of the refugee. Traditionally read in connection with the harvest festival of Shavu’ot, the Book of Ruth invites a community of thinkers to look deeply at the issues of border crossing and displacement.

Thanks to the efforts of Jewish Tulsa’s volunteer leadership community, Happie and Eric are now living in Tulsa after a move from Austin, and they use Oklahoma as a base for travels to concert venues everywhere in the U.S. The duo are now featured participants in Klay Kodesh, the Synagogue’s liturgical music group. Front|Row will be their first large event in Tulsa, and an opportunity for them to meet the entire community.

All of this will be front and center on Tuesday, May 30, at 6:00 p.m. when we celebrate At the Edges of the Field: Dinner with Ruth. We’ll feast on the bountiful first harvest of the season as we engage in a public recitation of the Book of Ruth. With fruits and vegetables provided by Fisher Farms, Chef Jeff Marlow will create a delicious spread of the freshest local seasonal fare. A selection of holiday songs will frame the evening which will culminate in a public reading of the Bible’s greatest short story. And because study demands conversation, our reading will be followed by small group reflection. When was the last time you had a conversation about boundaries, otherness, and refuge? Make it happen this Shavu’ot at the Synagogue. Meal reservations can be made by visiting the Synagogue website or calling the Office at (918) 583-7121. The cost for our meal is $18 for adults, which includes wine, dessert and a personal copy of the Book of Ruth. As always, a full complement of Yom Tov services will be held throughout the holiday beginning at 9:00 a.m. on both Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1. Yizkor will take place between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. on June 1.

The concert is a gift to the congregation, with free tickets to any individual or household who has made a contribution of any size since May 1 of last year. That includes High Holiday contributions, yahrtzeit donations, etc. All you have to do is call the Synagogue Office at (918) 583-7121 to claim your four complimentary seats.

UNVEILING SCHEDULE Harold Charney on Sunday, June 11, at 11:00 a.m.

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FROM RABBI DANIEL S. KAIMAN tradition, we acknowledge that the memory of a loved one lives on. That is exactly why we observe yahrtzeit each year, to acknowledge that even though we’ve grown and changed, there is something eternal for us about the roles of those we have loved and lost.

CAN I ASK YOU A QUESTION Dear Rabbi, A parent of a friend recently passed away. While my friend is not an active participant in Jewish life, both his parents were involved in their Jewish community. However, I’m not quite sure how I can support my friend. Are there appropriate and inappropriate ways of responding to this loss? What is my role here?

Sending comfort and support, Rabbi Kaiman

GOVERNANCE

Yours, Confused and Waiting

ANNUAL BUSINESS OF THE SYNAGOGUE As before, the Synagogue once again invites its membership to vote on the annual budget and elect officers and board members. The final review of the budget will take place at the meeting of the Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. There is no need to reserve a place at the table. All members are cordially invited.

Dear Confused and Waiting, First and foremost, I’m so sorry for this loss. Death is never easy, and while you don’t mention it explicitly, it sounds as if this was unexpected for all who knew and loved your friend’s parent.

Voting on the nominated slate will take place at Front|Row on Sunday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m., between dinner and the concert. Nominated officers include Sally Donaldson, President; Elana Newman, Vice President; Nancy Cohen, Secretary; and Aaron Miller, Treasurer. Nominated to serve a two-year term are Stephen Adelson, M.D., Sharon Cash, Nancy Cohen, Sally Donaldson, Terry Marcum, Karen Mintz, Dr. Elana Newman, Debby Raskin, Angela Taubman, and Ricki Wimmer. Ballots will be available to members as they enter the concert and results will be announced at the close of the event.

The first thing to know when responding to someone dealing with a loss is that everyone reacts differently. There’s no “right” way to grieve. The days and weeks ahead can be confusing. In addition to the emotional roller-coaster, there are often logistics and arrangements to be addressed along the way. Judaism teaches that when a bereaved person first learns of the death of a close friend or relative, the primary obligation is to make sure the body reaches its final resting place with dignity and respect. During this time, everything else becomes secondary. If your friend is helping to coordinate funeral arrangements, your job is now to help accomplish these tasks. If he/she is not immediately involved in these plans, then you can help prepare for the funeral experience itself. From making sure he/she has the right clothes to wear, to helping craft words to share publicly, each person’s experiences and needs will be different. Once the funeral has taken place, our tradition teaches that our attention should now be squarely focused on comforting the bereaved. Often, Jews manifest this obligation in the form of baked goods, but there are many ways to demonstrate your thought and care for one who has lost someone. Schedule a time to visit one-on-one. Send a handwritten note of condolence. Share whatever memories and stories you may have about the loved one. All of these are good and helpful methods of engaging with someone who has recently experienced loss.

BIBI-DIBI - SHABBAT FOR THE ITTY-BITTIES FRIDAY, MAY 19, AT THE SYNAGOGUE

Remember, your job is to offer support and comfort. Eventually one who has lost someone is able to more fully reintegrate into his/her regular routines. But in Jewish 8

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FROM MORAH SARA LEVITT | JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING THE CALENDAR

CLOSING OUT THE YEAR

May 10: Midrasha Graduation and End of the Year Celebration! Join us at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Israel to honor our graduating seniors and all of our students for a wonderful year.

It is hard to believe an entire school year has already come and gone! We have easily eaten over 1,000 bagels, awarded scores of Mensch’s in the Making, jammed to new songs, made new friends and plugged into our very special and beautiful Jewish community. I feel lucky to have landed in such a wonderful place with eager and enthusiastic families, ready to absorb all that Judaism has to offer. My vision and hope for B’nai Emunah Religious School when I arrived in Tulsa was to help our students lay the foundation for their Jewish education, to build community and, perhaps above all, to have happy children who are proud to be Jewish and part of the B’nai Emunah family. With incredible teachers, supportive parents and committed madrichim (teaching assistants), I feel confident that we made a giant leap in the right direction of achieving these goals. Planning for next year has already begun, and I look forward to sharing new and exciting possibilities for our school with you over the summer.

May 17: Last Day of Hebrew School. May 21: Last Day of Religious School. Join us at 11:30 a.m. for an end-of-the-year song session of all of the music we have learned throughout this year, followed by a celebratory BBQ. May 26: ESL End-of-Year Celebration for English as a Second Language students and families, staff and ESL volunteers. We resume classes in the middle of August after a summer break. May 26: Shabbat for Everyone – Religious School Graduation Edition for matriculating sixth graders.

YOUNG ADULTS GATHERING ON MAY 6

The final month of the school year is dedicated to wrapping up our students’ experiences and celebrating a year of great accomplishments. First, we will honor our Midrasha graduates as well as all of our seventh- through twelfth-grade students at the Midrasha End-of-Year Celebration on May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Temple Israel. At this celebration, we will also hear from students who participated in various Jewish experiences throughout the year, including the Midrasha Spring Break Trip, the Teen Mifgash, the Carver-Nof Harim exchange program and the March of the Living. With great pride, we will graduate our sixth-grade students at Shabbat for Everyone: Graduation Edition on May 26. Please join us in honoring our graduates and their families, as well as showing appreciation for our teachers and madrichim.

It’s time for Israel under the Stars: a Young Adults Yom Ha-Atzma’ut Celebration. Congregation B’nai Emunah, Temple Israel and the Jewish Federation are joining forces to celebrate Israel with Tulsa’s Jewish young adults. Join us to celebrate Israel’s birthday with Israeli nosh and wine, a bonfire and backyard concert from Michal Hoter, singer and composer, visiting all the way from Israel, at the home of Yohai and Einat Gross. To RSVP, contact Yohai Gross at emissary@jewishtulsa.org. Come by any time after 8:00 p.m., and be sure to be there as we prepare to say goodbye to Shabbat with a spirited, musical Havdalah at 9:00 p.m. The concert will begin promptly after Havdallah. The cost is $5 per person.

Todah rabah to everyone for an incredible year. Mazal tov to our graduating sixth-grade students and their families on the wonderful accomplishment of completing this first formal Jewish educational milestone:

Please let us know if you need counseling assistance. Rabbis Fitzerman and Kaiman would be glad to arrange help through the skilled staff of Family and Children's Services of Tulsa.

Shelato Brody Claire Butkin Ivy Clemens Boas Gelfand Eliana Joels Laura Johnson Liam Johnson Kendal Philips Micah Pierandri Lily Pinn Kate Rabinowitz Sophie Roytman Adina Shane

in the community Yom Ha-Atzma’ut Celebration Sunday, May 7, at Noon at the CSJCC 9

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SISTERHOOD NEWS | JANET DUNDEE

UPCOMING (CONCLUDED)

Board of Directors Slate:

NEW ART MEZUZOT FROM ISRAEL

Molly Berger Sharon Cash Nancy Cohen Janet Dundee Sara Lenet-Rotenberg Michelle McDonald Joan Neidell Sofia Nagda Noshay Lori Lieb-Rosas Hillary Roubein Adria Sanditen Sara-Anne Henning-Schumann Kristi Tarabolous Dr. Jill Wenger

This month the Gift Shop is featuring new art pieces from C.J. Art, a company in Azor, Israel, comprised of three artists working together to create magnificent Judaica from stone and natural raw materials found in Israel. Stones used by the artists include Jerusalem stone, which is beige with shades of yellow and orange; Hebron stone, a deep beige color; and Galil stone in a beautiful shade of deep pink. A fourth stone, Piken, is a rich taupe color. Nancy Cohen, Gift Shop chair, visited with a representative from C.J. Art and selected mezuzot, shofar stands, matchboxes, menorahs, seder plates, challah boards, Kiddush cups and more.

TODAH RABAH

During the month of May, the Gift Shop will offer a 10% discount on any mezuzah case in the shop. Kosher parchments are purchased separately. The Gift Shop is pleased to offer complimentary gift wrap for any item purchased in the shop.

MANY THANKS If you see anyone from the article below, please add your own expression of gratitude to the words of the column. Many people have willingly shared their time and talents with The Synagogue community. Please let them know how much it is appreciated.

COME HELP AT IRON GATE If you want to help serve breakfast to the Iron Gate clients on the fourth Sunday morning of each month, just send Sarah-Anne an email at hennschu@gmail.com.

We offer a todah rabah to new ESL Childcare Volunteers Dr. Linda Young, Dedra Lapidus, Julie Frank, and Bethanie Verduzco. All have been essential in helping to make Burmese infants comfortable at the Synagogue while their mothers learn English in our classrooms.

SISTERHOOD’S ANNUAL MEETING Sisterhood’s Annual Meeting is set for Monday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the Synagogue. A light supper will be served. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. Cost for the meal will be $15. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, May 31. Your check is your reservation. Mail a check payable to CBE Sisterhood to Carol Mandlebaum at 8239 South Evanston Avenue, Tulsa 74137. Questions? Call Carol at (918) 407-5282.

Many thanks, also, to Shahnaz Khalil and Marcy Hammerschlag, who were essential to our efforts over Passover this year. We couldn’t have done it without you! With more than 300 people in attendance, our Purim Extravaganza was strengthened by all who gave of themselves to make the morning more festive. Thank you to Ben West and Keith Lehman for preparing a scrumptious community breakfast. Thank you to Shahnaz Khalil for baking a bounty of hamantaschen, and a special thanks to all our carnival volunteers.

The Nominating Committee has presented a slate of officers and Board members for the 2017-2019 term. Officer Slate:

The Seventeenth Street Deli continues to be a flourishing experience here at the Synagogue. As we experimented with knishes, we offer a big thank you to Tim Wood for leading our food production efforts. Thank you to Ben West, Bhadri Verduzco, Allen Brookey, Matt Levitt, Levi Johnson, Jacob Lieberman, Isabella Lieberman, Matt Katz, Janelle Katz, Ilana Shushansky, Brian Millman, and Briana Desire for helping make our deli dreams a reality.

Jan Finer, President Randee Charney, Membership Vice President Mona Smith, Treasurer Rebecca Plunkett, Secretary Carol Mandlebaum, Immediate Past President

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE Ann Beerman Flower and Garden Fund Joseph Secan

Bikur Cholim Fund

Wendy Weisberg and Andrew Bednarz

Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Brith Youth Education Fund Olivia Butkin

Brian Sweet Memorial Multi-Media Fund

Rosalie and Bob Hanson

Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund Randi and Paul Brodsky

Chevra Kadisha Fund Shirley and Willie Burger Jon Kantor

Dave Sylvan Joyful Music Fund Phyllis Raskin

Joe and Dorothy Katz Senior Adult Fund Brenda and Jerome Katz Rita Zeff

Josh and Lillian Price Memorial Fund Robyn and David Price

Lenny Seigel Playground Equipment Fund Sharon Markman

Mizel Family Philanthropic Fund Susan and Jerry Sokol

Morris and Edith Sylvan Transportation Fund Elaine and Jerry Muhlberg

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Norman and Shirley Levin Fund for Prayerbook Publication Linda Brown Jon Kantor

Rabbi Arthur D. Kahn, D. D., Culture Fund Susan and Jerry Sokol

Rabbi Daniel S. Kaiman Discretionary Fund Julie Frank Judy and Tom Kishner Rebecca Kongs Martin Maynard

Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Discretionary Fund Joan Benesh Nancy and Harvey Cohen Julie Frank Klara and Stan Klein Gilbert Schechtman Debbie Zeligson

Rose Borg Sukkah Fund April and Richard Borg Rosalyn Borg (St. Louis) Leah Friedman

Sam Plost Matzah Fund

Estelle Aberson Anonymous Dr. Marcel Binstock Dr. Harvey Blumenthal Drs. Jenny Boyer and Harold Ginzburg April and Richard Borg Barbara and Dr. Rick Cohen Joe Degen Dr. Jan and David Finer Nancy Fisher Julie Frank Barbara Goldberg David C. Goldberg Mark Goldman and Dr. W.C. Goad Joan Green

Frieda Grossbard Barbara and Stephen Heyman Patty Hipsher and David Blatt Shirley and Norm Levin Gale Mason Gail and Kip Richards Faye and Marvin Robinowitz Sylvia Rosenthal Oleg Roytman Dr. Jacqueline and Eric Scholl Cheryl and Edward Shane Irene Silberg Frances and Charles Steinberg Katherine and Louis Stekoll Susan and Mike Stekoll Isrella Taxon Maxine Zarrow Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation

Schlanger-Blend Kitchen Furnishings Fund Marolyn and Ronald Block Karen and Alan Goldsmith Lauren and Scott Zeligson

Scott Foreman Zarrow Rabbinic Endowment

Brian Brouse Jenny Brouse Mark Goldman and Dr. W.C. Goad Jeffrey Rambach Family Carol and Harry Windland

Scott Sanditen Memorial Community Service Fund

Norman Levick Jeffrey Rambach Family Brad and Adria Sanditen Harold Sanditen Jean and Will Sanditen Jolene Sanditen Leslie Sanditen and Frank Zigmond

Sidney & Jenny Brouse Family Shabbat and Holiday Fund Jan and Jerry Potash

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE In Loving Memory

Stuart and Sherri Goodall/ Blanc Art Education Fund

Frimi Apt Ann Beerman Irving Benjamin David Berman Sandy Blumenthal Irving Borg Hilda Cyter Mia Cyter Marian Darmstadter Sam Dritch Berel Dundee Jean Eichenberg Jack Eilenberg Monroe “Jim” Friedman Curtis Green Lisa Hellman Maxine Jeffy Joe Kantor Joseph Katz Florence Klein Joan Kutner Paul Marine Neil Markman Harry Miller Samuel David Miller Sam Plost

Stuart and Sherri Goodall

Synagogue Endowment Fund Maxine Milgrim

Synagogue General Fund Ellen and Dr. Steve Adelson Iris Levy Androphy Sharon and Fred Benjamin O’Neil Cobb Jennifer Flexner Marcy Hammerschlag and Michael Cyter Elaine and Allan Jeffy Elaine Kahn Cheryl and Greg Myers Elaine and George Pikler Lillian and Bernard Roberts Frank Salle Bonnie and Louis Spiesberger

The Religious School Fund Nikki and Dr. Stephen Sack

Trees of Life Fund

In Loving Memory

(continued) Ida Pinchev Etta and Nathan Price Barbara Rambach Nathan Raskin Ethel Rae Roberts Michael Myer Roberts Rebecca Robbin Blanche Roubein Abe and Ethel Salle Scott Sanditen Bernice Stekoll Ben Stockfish Sy Sweet Earline Washington Anne and Henry Zarrow Dr. Allen Zeff Danny Zeligson

In Honor Of

Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Jon Glazer Rabbi Daniel Shalom Kaiman Betty Lehman Greg Raskin Andrea Schlanger

Janet and Ian Simmons, Lee Kutner

AT THE CORNERS OF THE FIELDS

DINNER WITH RUTH A FEAST AND STUDY EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST NIGHT OF SHAVUOT. SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS

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may | nisan-sivan Sunday

Monday

5:30 PM Service

Tuesday

1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service

Wednesday

9:00 AM Altamont Packing 3:30 PM Fisher Farms CSA Market Day 5:30 PM Service 6:45 PM Midrasha

Thursday

5:30 PM Service

Friday

5:30 PM Service

Candles: 7:55 PM

9:00 AM Religious School 11:00 AM Doing Jewish: Making Music 5:30 PM Service

9:00 AM Religious School 5:00 PM Service 5:30 PM 17th Street Deli 6:30 PM Front|Row Concert

9:00 AM Last Day of Religious School 5:30 PM Service

5:30 PM Service

1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service

9:00 AM 5:30 PM Service Altamont Packing 3:30 PM Fisher Farms CSA Market Day 3:30 PM Hebrew School 5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Midrasha Graduation at Temple Israel

9:00 AM Altamont Packing 3:30 PM Fisher Farms CSA Market Day 3:30 PM Last Day of Hebrew School 5:30 PM Service

9:00 AM Altamont Packing 3:30 PM Fisher Farms CSA Market Day 5:30 PM Service

5:30 PM Service

Candles: 8:01 PM

5:30 PM Service

5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM Ruth | Harvest Dinner and Reading

Preschool and Offices Closed Memorial Day

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9:00 AM Shabbat Service 8:00 PM Israel Under Stars 8:20 PM Service

Torah: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim Havdalah: 8:40 PM

9:00 AM Bat Mitzvah of Francisca Oyarzo 8:30 PM Service

Torah: Emor Havdalah: 8:35 PM

Candles: 8:06 PM

Torah: Behar Behukotai Havdalah: 8:55 PM

5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM Bibi-Dibi

10:30 AM Preschool Graduation 5:30 PM Service 6:15 PM Shabbat Dinner 7:00 PM Graduation Shabbat for Everyone

Candles: 8:11 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM Shabbat Service 8:35 PM Service

9:00 AM Shabbat Service 8:40 PM Service

Torah: Bamidbar Havdalah: 9:00 PM

9:00 AM Yom Tov Service 3:30 PM Fisher Farms CSA Market Day 5:30 PM Service

Preschool and Offices Closed Shavu’ot Begins

Shavu’ot

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THE SYNAGOGUE

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID

CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH

Tulsa, Oklahoma Permit No. 587

1719 South Owasso Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 P.O. Box 52430 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152

YAHRTZEIT CALENDAR — 5 IYAR THROUGH 6 SIVAN 5777 Monday, May 1 - 5 Iyar Jacob L. Cardin Ruth Rabkin Cohen Miriam Davis Sol Katz Irene Rothbaum Tuesday, May 2 - 6 Iyar Phillip Brown Rae Schechtman Moran Isaac Shwatshkin Abe Smith Moshe Chaim Soloveichik Jessie Sotonoff Wednesday, May 3 - 7 Iyar Lillian Blaustein Joseph LeVine Dr. Meyer Pedott Isaac Roubein Thursday, May 4 - 8 Iyar Louis Blum Florence J. Cardin Rose Finston Celia Fischbein Shirley Greenberg Dorothy Katz Joan Kessler Irene Kopelman Jennie Stekoll Solow Arthur Taubman Friday, May 5 - 9 Iyar Anne Brodsky Edward J. Prussack Charles Ravitz Sonia Thelma Yasgur Schwartz Saturday, May 6 - 10 Iyar Bess Fell Wolfe Green Maurice Frank Ray Bryan Miller Bessie Starr Sunday, May 7 - 11 Iyar Morris Goltz Mildred Leff Paull Monday, May 8 - 12 Iyar Eleanor Dorskind Marcia Borg Jankowsky Jean Pedott Zdenka Weinberg

Tuesday, May 9 - 13 Iyar Alexander Rabkin Ethel Rae Roberts Fuller Scott Wednesday, May 10 - 14 Iyar Sander Davidson Max Eichenberg Sam Kosloff Murle Mandlebaum Patricia Sokol Thursday, May 11 - 15 Iyar Hans Eichler Joe Erdberg Dora Freed Sidney Klein Isidore S. Pertofsky Rose Storch Friday, May 12 - 16 Iyar Max Gershowitz Solomon Lack Morris T. Lubin Harriet Mizel Tannenbaum Martin O. Rich Saturday, May 13 - 17 Iyar Etta Silberg Bertha Palow Stein Sunday, May 14 - 18 Iyar Jeanette Frieden Theodore Geffen Julie Jackson Monday, May 15 - 19 Iyar Rose Perl Stanley Prussack Eddie Rabkin Dr. Francisco Schechter Raymond Stekoll Joseph E. Stiefel Abbott Wittels Tuesday, May 16 - 20 Iyar Betty J. Kaiser Joe B. Singer Helen Dan Spector Oscar Stavinsky Wednesday, May 17 - 21 Iyar Morris Brietfeld Manuel Brown

August Gabel Nettie Lederman Henry Melville Mason Gershon Weisman Leo Zanerhaft

Irving Martin Simon Sarah Spector Zelma Zeldich Thursday, May 25 - 29 Iyar Anna Gruwer Abraham Pollock Yetta Zolt

Thursday, May 18 - 22 Iyar Selig Sorkin Friday, May 19 - 23 Iyar Robert Paul Cohen William Fitzerman Miriam Kahn Leah Lapkin Zoltan Sollosy Sam Winer

Friday, May 26 - 1 Sivan Jacob Keller Ida Taxon Saturday, May 27 - 2 Sivan Golde Finkelstein Shloma Goldstein Isadore Teichman

Saturday, May 20 - 24 Iyar Henry Brain Ralph Goldsmith Charles Kaufman Nathan Livingston Ruth Poznik Joshua Price Leza Sylvan Sunday, May 21 - 25 Iyar Pauline Bercutt Cy Gershone Philip Oberstein Monday, May 22 - 26 Iyar Julius Bergman Nathan Dundee Herbert Kallmeyer Jane Kaufman Charles H. Solow Tuesday, May 23 - 27 Iyar Issac Alcouloumre Hannah Blufston Renberg Gretl Neuwald Nathan Rips Ruth Marie Watt Florence Wolens

Sunday, May 28 - 3 Sivan Ruth Friedman Borofsky Meyer Greenberg Leah Kraus Maurice N. Solow

Monday, May 29 - 4 Sivan Adelle Bookman Hazel Loftis Albert Mizel Richard Weintrub Mary Rosenstein Zeligson Tuesday, May 30 - 5 Sivan Rose P. Alamar Jennie Myers Jan Pastor Eide Rochverger Rosalie Cohen Rosen Wednesday, May 31 - 6 Sivan Sam N. Dundee Louise Karchmer Aaron H. Kirsh Hersh Schneider

Wednesday, May 24 - 28 Iyar Lila Berger Sarah Goodall Bessie Markovitz Meyer Miller Chaye Gitel Plost Pauline Rabinovitz

May their souls be bound up in the bond of life everlasting. Please note that each yahrtzeit begins at sunset on the day before the date listed.

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