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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RABBI THECALENDAR SYNAGOGUE | CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH | TULSA | SEPTEMBER 2018 | NO. 9
HIGH HOLIDAY MEALS SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5
MILESTONES
OCTOBER AT A GLANCE
BIRTHS
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SHEMINI ATZERET
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EVE OF SIMCHAT TORAH | DANCING!
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FULL DAY OF SIMCHAT TORAH
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FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT AT FLYLOFT
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FRANK LECTURE AT CSJCC
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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17TH STREET DELI
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MILLENNIALS GATHERING
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BIBI-DIBI: SHABBAT FOR THE TEENIES
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B’NAI EMUNAH COOKING SCHOOL
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SHABBAT FOR EVERYONE
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SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP BRUNCH
Mazal tov to Machelle Diemart and Jeremy Jones on the birth of their nephew Clyde in Charleston, South Carolina. Clyde’s Hebrew name is Ezra ben Batsheva. Mazal tov to Mark and Kate Freudenheim on the birth of their daughter, Sidney Mae Freudenheim here in Tulsa. DEATHS Erna Catherine Sommers Wife of Peter Francis Sommers Sister of Nancy Wilk MAZAL TOVS Mazal tov to Mat Zalk and Jodi Finer on the upcoming celebration of their wedding. Jodi is the daughter of David and Dr. Jan Finer of Tulsa. Mat is the son of Craig and Anita Zalk of Houston, Texas. The wedding will take place in Park City, Utah, on September 2. Mazal tov to Bryan Cohen and Karen Abramowitz on the celebration of their recent wedding. Bryan is the son of Harvey and Nancy Cohen of Tulsa. Karen is the daughter of Jacob and Nilli Abramowitz of Kansas City. The wedding took place in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 5. Did you happen to catch episode 142 of Tablet Magazine’s podcast Unorthodox? The episode featured stories about Jewish life across America and included an interview with Rabbi Fitzerman and his children, Micah and Nina Fitzerman-Blue.
THE MESSENGER September - Published Monthly | Bimonthly
The Oklahoma Center for the Humanities at The University of Tulsa has announced its annual class of fellows for the 201819 academic year. Three members of the University faculty were awarded these fellowships—Dr. Jacob Howland, Dr. Elana Newman, and Dr. Jeffrey Drouin. Anyone else notice a common theme? Causation or correlation? Congrats to these wonderful scholars, who are all part of the Synagogue family, on a well-deserved opportunity.
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
ON THE COVER Her sash and banner ask that we be inscribed for a good year. The idealized landscape places us on a country estate in Europe or America, but the Stars of David framing out Tziyon (Zion) are a clear reference to pre-war Zionism.
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MILLENNIALS CHALLA-BALOO
Help braid and prepare challah for the High Holiday season. Join us to learn about the intricacies of braiding, meet other young Jewish Tulsans, and help our community get ready for the upcoming festivities at the Synagogue. Be in touch with Sara Levitt at slevitt@bnaiemunah.com or call (918) 583-7121 to hold your spot. Space is limited. We’ll start at 7:00 p.m.
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Of the many ways we gather to mark holidays, the warmth of home and the generosity of the table stand out above all else. For many years, Emily and Richie Bolusky have opened their home on the second day of Rosh Ha-Shanah for a special holiday meal experience for young families, millennials, and Tulsa newcomers. The meal takes place immediately following the conclusion of services. To make your reservations, call the Synagogue Office or visit our website. Cost for the pescatarian meal is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. The meal will take place immediately following Day II services. Those attending will gather near the front door of the Synagogue to walk to the Bolusky home together.
FIRST FRIDAY SHABBAT AT FLYLOFT
We’re back downtown once again. As the Tulsa Arts District comes alive for the monthly First Friday Art Crawl, connect with the Synagogue community for a musical Shabbat service. Stop in and sing while taking in the downtown galleries or make our service your final destination—either way, Shabbat and First Friday make a wonderful combination. Meet us at 6:30 p.m. in the Flyloft, which is just above the Woody Guthrie Center. Look for the sign on the west side of the building.
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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 good way to connect to community. All 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. Visit our website tulsagogue. com or call the Office at (918) 583-7121 today.
EREV ROSH HA-SHANAH FOR EVERYONE
Community, brisket, and joyful musical experiences are the foundational pieces of welcoming a Jewish New Year. Join friends and family for a communal Rosh Ha-Shanah meal followed by a musical holiday celebration led by members of Klay Kodesh. Bring the whole family for this inclusive and kid-friendly service experience. If you only come to one service this Jewish New Year, come to Rosh Ha-Shanah for Everyone! To make meal reservations, please visit our website at tulsagogue.com or call our offices at (918) 583-7121.
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THE BOLUSKY LUNCH
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KAPPAROT: RELEASING THE DOVES
Kapparot is an ancient practice through which we symbolically transfer our transgressions from the year past in preparation for Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). Our version of this ritual requires that we release one hundred doves from the front door of the Synagogue. You won’t want to miss out on this once-a-year event. The ceremony begins at the front door of the Synagogue at 11:45 a.m.
ROSH HA-SHANAH DAYS I AND II
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No tickets, just you. All you have to do is walk through the door. There are no admission requirements of any kind for High Holiday services at Congregation B’nai Emunah. Sit where you like and bring friends who might appreciate a spirited observance of this Jewish New Year. We’ll be waiting for you just inside. The daytime services begin at 9:00 a.m. Sermons will be delivered around 10:45 a.m. Music, big ideas and spending time with community combine to create a powerful way to start the New Year. We hope to see you there!
KOL NIDRAY AND YOM KIPPUR
Just as on Rosh Ha-Shanah, no tickets or admission requirements of any kind are necessary to celebrate the High Holy Days at The Synagogue. Kol Nidray/Yom Kippur Evening Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The next day, services begin at 9:30 a.m., with observances lasting throughout the day. A sermon will be delivered around 12:15 p.m. The concluding service of this holy day will begin at 6:25 p.m. At the conclusion of Yom Kippur services, please join us for a generous break-fast for the entire Jewish community sponsored by The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation. There is no cost to attend, but please make a reservation in advance by calling the Synagogue Office or visiting our website.
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FROM RABBI FITZERMAN
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
SISTERHOOD
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GOOD FOR THE SOUL
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I wish I were the kind of person who could monitor my inner self and reliably process my most important experiences. Something would happen, I'd think about it deeply, and become my best and most mindful self. But we all (most of us?) need supports of all kinds: reminders, reinforcements, a circle of faithful friends. That's because we are easily distracted and thrown off course by the press of daily-ness. There are meals to prepare, memos to write—whatever constitutes the routine of a busy life.
SUKKOT: THE FIRST DAYS
Sukkot occupies an unparalleled place on the Jewish calendar. It’s a great harvest festival; after weeks of introspection, we go outside to celebrate in our wonderful surroundings. Yom Tov services will take place on September 24 and 25, beginning both mornings at 9:00 a.m. Assuming beautiful weather, we will chant services in the sukkah. We’ll shake lulav and etrog and connect with the world beyond the confines of permanent structure.
Lately, I've begun to think about new ways to proceed, frequently involving a digital tool set. A platform called 10Q, which some of you have used, seems like a useful strategy to me. Not to be confused with the coenzyme with a simlar name, 10Q stands for ten questions a year.
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SUKKOT FOR EVERYONE
Congregation B’nai Emunah is delighted to invite the entire community to the single most ginormous Sukkah celebration in Oklahoma. We’ll gather in the sukkah on the south lawn of the Synagogue. We hope that members and guests will be thrilled by what they see. Sukkot Dinner will be supported as always by a gift from the Brouse Family Shabbat and Holiday Fund. A joyful Shabbat Sukkot celebration led by the members of Klay Kodesh, B’nai Emunah’s vocal and instrumental ensemble, will follow the meal. Special games, toys and experiences await! No reservation is necessary for the celebration, which begins at 7:00 p.m. But please call the Synagogue Offices or visit our website to make reservations for the 6:00 p.m. dinner.
For ten days in the fall, the system sends you a thoughtprovoking question that forces you to examine your life and your relationships. One year, the question set included a query about peak moments: "Describe a significant experience that has happened in the past year. How did it affect you? Are you grateful? Relieved? Resentful? Inspired?" You answer in whatever spirit you're in, and the system locks in the response for one solid year. At the end of the year, the system releases it, sending all ten answers to you. This feels just right for the period of the High Holidays: a tool for healthy self-consciousness and reflection. This year, the first question will arrive on September 9. As you might have guessed, 10Q was built by Jews, looking to engage other Jews in spiritual growth. The site is doyou10Q.com, and it is careful to describe its commitment to confidentiality. No stalkers, no hackers, no trolls so far—just a blank slate for the use of sensitive souls.
OCTOBER CALENDAR 1-2
THE END OF SUKKOT
We begin Shemini Atzeret, the Eighth Day of Assembly, on Sunday, September 30. On the following day, October 1, we’ll recite Yizkor in the Synagogue and then return for a complimentary dinner at 5:30 p.m. All are invited, but please call the Synagogue at (918) 583-7121. At 6:30 p.m. we’ll dance in endless circles to celebrate the beginning of Simchat Torah. Flags! Apples! Candles! Confetti! We promise to get your kids home in time for bed, but we want them to experience one of the great joyful moments of Jewish life. The following day, October 2, we’ll gather to reprise Simchat Torah in the morning, followed by a lavish, complimentary lunch, courtesy of the Zarrrow Families. Please call us again at (918) 583-7121 if you’d like to join us.
I'm going to try it, and I hope you will, as well. It feels a little bit like a time capsule, a way of capturing the mindset of the participant, who is then drawn into a repeating round of reflection. This is exactly what the "technology" of the High Holidays is for, but arranged in a fresh and different way. Many blessings from our house to yours. Inscribed and sealed! Onward and upward!
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BAT MITZVAH OF KATE HALLE RABINOWITZ BAT MITZVAH IN ISRAEL Kate Halle Rabinowitz, daughter of Jeremy and Mara Rabinowitz and sister of Kip Rabinowitz, celebrated her bat mitzvah on August 6, 2018, at the Kotel in Israel. Kate chose to celebrate her bat mitzvah in Israel to commit not only to the Jewish religion but also to the State of Israel. Kate is entering eighth grade at University School. She enjoys reading, piano, tennis, and spending time with her family and animals. Kate is the granddaughter of the late Rabbi Howard Rabinowitz and Linda Rabinowitz, and Drs. Stanley and Diane Novy, of Houston, Texas. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Avi Poupko. Kate’s mitzvah project is to raise awareness and donations for the Jerusalem Season of Culture. The mission of the Season of Culture is through arts and culture to dissolve boundaries and open up hearts and minds. They call everyone to Jerusalem to come in peace and find what is sacred to them. To donate, please visit and designate Jerusalem Season of Culture: https://app.etapestry.com/ hosted/JerusalemFoundation/OnlineDonation.html. To plan to attend an event, visit: http://en.mekudeshet. com.
The High Holiday Meals Schedule Rosh Ha-Shanah for Everyone Dinner | September 9** Luncheon in Memory of Charles and Bessie Goodall | September 10 The Bolusky Lunch for Second Day Rosh Ha-Shanah | September 11** Sharna and Irvin Frank Break-Fast | September 19* Sukkot Dinner in the Biggest Sukkah in Oklahoma | September 28** Simchat Torah Dinner in the Biggest Sukkah in Oklahoma | October 1* Zarrow Families Luncheon in the Biggest Sukkah in Oklahoma | October 2* Please join us for any or all of these meals at the Synagogue. Call (918) 583-7121 or go online at tulsagogue.com to make your reservation. Two asterisks mean that reservations are necessary and there is a charge. One asterisk means there is no charge, but we need your reservation.
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FROM SARA LEVITT
BBYO ELECTIONS
STARTING AGAIN
The new year will begin with a strong slate of officers, elected by their peers for service in BBYO. In Nona Bloch Salomon BBG, Maia Anderson will serve as N'siah; Maayan Stafford as Sganit, Becca Levit and Amelia Wimmer as MIT Moms; Sophie Raskin as Sh'licha; Lily Adcock as Mazkirah; Emily Lapidus as Gizborit; and Julia Butkin as Orechet.
Our High Holiday liturgy and customs are filled with teachable moments for families and children. We look no further than the Tashlich service, when we symbolically cast away our sins into flowing water, to spark a conversation about our actions and perhaps inactions through the year. Tashlich is an ideal moment to engage our young people in reflection on the year behind them and look to the one ahead.
In Feenberg Rubin AZA, Jarred Simon will serve as Godol; Jaxson King as S'gan; Eliot Mathews as Moreh; Eli Anderson as Sh'liach; Brandon Sweet as Mazkir; Jacob Lieberman as Gizbor; and Dylan Wagman as Sopher.
I am struck by this practice of putting our sins into a piece of bread and casting it away. Is it that easy to get rid of the guilt and responsibility of our wrong-doings? It turns out I am not alone in this worry. The Rabbis of the 13th century, right around the time this practice began, were skeptical as well. They worried that people would see Tashlich as a getout-of-jail card for true teshuvah or repentance. With our children too, Tashlich provides us an opportunity to engage in conversation about teshuvah. Here are some pointers to kick off this conversation with your children:
Congratulations to all on a year of satisfaction, sound leadership, and growth.
UNVEILINGS IN MEMORY OF
Reflect together. Sit together and think about what kinds of choices they might have made—calling someone a name, being unkind to a friend—that weren’t the right choices. Call out your own reflections to model this work.
Jenny Brouse on Sunday, September 16, at 12:45 p.m.
Give them the language. Invite your children to say sorry to those they might have hurt. Help them practice what to say and encourage them to say what they are sorry for rather than just “I’m sorry.” This helps to create empathy for others they might have hurt and hopefully bring more meaning to the apology.
Carolyn Kriegsman on Friday, September 21, at 2:30 p.m.
Talk about forgiveness. Part of the beauty of this practice is asking and receiving forgiveness. Remind your children that even when we don’t like how our friends have acted, it doesn’t mean that we don’t love and care for them. Talk about how people make mistakes and that, as Jews, we are taught to own our mistakes, and then move on.
SUSTAINABILITY
Look ahead. Work together to think about how you can all act better in the coming year. Talk through what they might do differently than last year. Plan to work on a few things as a family in the year ahead, and talk about ways to hold everyone accountable.
Please note that we are using up the last of our bottled water and turning to sustainable alternatives. So far, we’ve drawn 694 gallons from the
Judaism offers us these precious moments each year. Tashlich affords us an opportunity to teach our children about navigating relationships, reflection and forgiveness. A happy and healthy new year to everyone—may we all be inscribed in the book of life!
Staff Kitchen cooler for adult use, and 1,738 gallons for the children of our Preschool.
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HIGH HOLIDAYS ROADMAP | PART II The first part of this article was printed in the August edition of The Messenger. This is Part II
ROSH HA-SHANAH FOR EVERYONE In the spirit of our monthly “Shabbat for Everyone” gatherings, the opening service of our Rosh Ha-Shanah observance follows a familiar model. For families and individuals eager to dine together, we offer an optional holiday brisket meal which begins at 5:30 p.m. With familiar smells and tastes, we hope to make it easy for families and individuals to plug into an authentic holiday experience. Following this communal dinner, we gather in the Sanctuary at 6:15 p.m. for a kid-oriented musical Rosh Ha-Shanah celebration. The instruments and voices of Klay Kodesh will lift your hearts with spirit and energy. Storytelling and special treats for the kids highlight this short evening experience. The service will conclude by 7:00 p.m. to allow those who prefer to gather for the holiday meal in their homes. This year, Rosh Ha-Shanah for Everyone will take place on Sunday, September 9.
THE LANGUAGE Many people struggle with the symbolic language of Jewish prayer on the High Holidays, particularly the motifs of reward and punishment and a God who treasures human praise. It may help to see the first as a metaphor urging self-knowledge, self-evaluation, and consciousness of our thoughts and deeds. The second is part of Judaism’s aversion to seeing ourselves and our fellow human beings as the center and crown of creation. Humility is a moral bridge to the gentle, respectful treatment of other human beings who have the same claims on God’s love that we do.
ACCESS Services at the Synagogue are open to everyone, including our neighbors in the general community who may wish to sample Jewish traditions in a setting of warmth and authenticity. Our members reach out to newcomers with great affection and sincerity, and it is our hope that no one will arrive or depart without a sense of having been greeted as a friend. Unlike most congregations in the country, there are no admission tickets to services or charges of any kind. Visitors should be aware that we are mindful of security in order to keep every participant safe. Simple precautions are always in effect to protect us all. Please introduce yourself to our Front Desk staff if you are visiting the Synagogue for the very first time.
ROSH HA-SHANAH DAY I It’s the Jewish New Year! A formal worship experience serves as the backbone to this day. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., we work our way through a special Holiday prayerbook called the Mahzor. Since our current version only offers Hebrew and English, we have crafted supplementary materials to offer full transliteration as well as additional readings, reflections, and meditations. The supplements are found in the three-ring binders placed at every seat. The morning starts with a series of sung prayers with the chanting of the service being led by our cantor, Rafi Dworsky, who is assisted by our rabbis, Marc Fitzerman and Dan Kaiman. A musical ensemble supports the experience, adding depth, flourish and meaning to the various parts of the prayerful morning.
DRESS We always say that people should come as they are, but most members of the congregation dress up for the High Holidays. It’s much like the clothing people wear to the symphony or a play. Men typically wear a shirt and tie, along with a jacket or (less often) a sweater or vest. Women wear dresses, skirts and tops, or pants with a jacket. No one dresses to impress and the prevailing style is quiet modesty. Regardless of what you wear, do not hesitate to come because you fear that you may not have the right clothing. There is plenty of room at the Synagogue for non-conformists.
By 9:30 a.m., we begin the formal chanting of the Torah service. This participatory event involves a public reading of a section of the Torah. The Torah is read aloud in Hebrew, with translations available in your prayer books. Members of the congregation are called up throughout this part of the service with honors and blessings. A special honor is that of the person who chants the selections of the Prophets, which follows the completion of the public Torah reading. During this part of the service, the Rabbis will offer an opportunity for prayers of healing. Should you or someone you love be in need of prayers for healing, please come forward as instructed and share either the English or Hebrew name of the person which you would like to include. Alternatively, if you would like to submit a name before the Holiday, please email vhenderson@bnaiemunah.com to be included at each of these opportunities throughout the Holiday season.
SEATING Seating in our Sanctuary is open, with no reserved seats for members or guests. People occasionally save seats for others, so please be alert to normal social cues. There are always available seats at the front of the Sanctuary, where people rarely sit for the reasons that people always avoid the front rows of auditoriums. This is the bane of Rabbis and clergypeople of every community, but what can you do?
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KAPPAROT
After the Torah is returned to the ark, the drama of the morning continues. The shofar is sounded for the first time. The cantor offers a public prayer of supplication, and then the congregation is given space for silent reflection. Traditionally, the sacred words of the Mahzor are recited at this time, but this is also a space for private prayer and personal introspection. At the close of this silent portion of the service, one of the Rabbis will offer a sermon. Following this moment of teaching and learning, our musical ensemble and cantor resume leadership of the service and we sing a public version of the prayers found in the Mahzor. This final part of the service generally concludes by 12:30 p.m. and culminates with blasts of the Shofar.
A major theme running through the High Holidays is the notion that we let go and find paths to renewal and forgiveness. There are many different ways we manifest this theme. A thrilling way to symbolically mark this transition is by participating in our Kapparot ceremony. Each person is invited to take a pigeon in hand and ritually release the bird so that it flies home to its nest. In doing so, we remind ourselves of the power of freedom and our potential. The informal ceremony takes place on Sunday, September 16, at 11:45 a.m. at the front door of the Synagogue building. A public shofar blast concludes the experience.
At that time the entire community is invited to partake in a Kiddush Lunch generously sponsored by the Goodall and Kaiser families. For those who wish to immediately partake in the Tashlich ritual, where one symbolically casts crumbs of bread into a body of water, bags will be available in the front lobby of the Synagogue. A group will walk together to Swan Lake at 1:00 p.m. Later in the afternoon, at 5:30 p.m., a short afternoon and evening service will take place as we round out the day of prayer and reflection.
The period that lasts from Rosh Ha-Shanah through Yom Kippur is called the Ten Days of Repentance. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, stands in contrast and complement to the days that mark the Jewish New Year. Lasting 25 hours, Yom Kippur is a time to ask for forgiveness and spend time in intensive prayer and reflection. From sundown on Tuesday, September 18, to sundown on Wednesday, September 19, adults refrain from eating and drinking, bathing, wearing leather, anointing oneself with perfume or lotion and marital relations. These activities are all very human and corporeal, but by setting these limits we focus inward on the spiritual tasks of the day.
THE DAYS IN BETWEEN
ROSH HA-SHANAH DAY II It’s so nice we do it twice. The second day of Rosh Ha-Shanah follows roughly the same format as Day 1. The public readings are different, and different individuals are honored with participation throughout the service. The morning begins at 9:00 a.m. and by 9:30 a.m. we are chanting Torah. Again, a sermon is delivered at 10:45 a.m., and we’ve nearly completed our service by noon. On this second day, our congregation follows a special custom where we offer Baby Blessings to each new child who has joined our community in the past year. Grandparents, parents, siblings, and relatives receive these blessings on behalf of the new arrivals, who bring so much joy to our lives. If you are the parent or grandparent of a newborn and would like to partake, please email vhenderson@bnaiemunah.com so that we can prepare to include you. Again, this service concludes by 12:30 p.m. and is followed by a cookie Kiddush sponsored by the Fitzerman-Blue and Kaiman-Gold families.
KOL NIDRAY Yom Kippur is inaugurated at 7:30 p.m. with the Kol Nidray prayer. As on Rosh Ha-Shanah, during this service we use a Mahzor, a special prayer book, which outlines the liturgical frame for the day. While our current edition has only Hebrew and English on its pages, a supplementary binder is always available which has full transliteration, poems, and reflective readings. This evening service, led again by our cantor, Rabbis and musical ensemble, moves through the prescribed structure of the service with familiar musical highlights and points of emphasis. Around 8:15 p.m., a sermon is delivered and services conclude around 9:30 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR DAY At 9:30 a.m. the next morning, we begin chanting Yom Kippur service. As on Rosh Ha-Shanah, by around 10:00 a.m., we participate in a public reading of a section of the Torah followed by a chanting of the Haftorah (a selection from the Prophets). During this part of the service, the Rabbis will offer an opportunity for prayers of healing. Should you or someone you love be in need of prayers for healing, please come forward as instructed and share either the English or
For those wishing to observe Rosh Ha-Shanah with another communal meal, Emily and Richie Bolusky have opened their home for a special Holiday meal experience for young families, millennials, and Tulsa newcomers. The meal takes place immediately following the conclusion of services. To make your meal reservations, call the Synagogue office or visit our website. Cost for the pescatarian meal is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
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THE EVENING OF YOM KIPPUR DAY
Hebrew name of the person which you would like to include. Alternatively, if you would like to submit a name before the Holiday, please email vhenderson@bnaiemunah.com to be included at each of these opportunities throughout the Holiday season.
At 4:40 p.m., the formal afternoon service begins. A short public Torah reading is followed by the ritual chanting of the entire book of Jonah. We then chant the liturgical hallmarks of the afternoon service before taking another short break.
NE’ILAH: THE LOCKING OF THE GATES
After the Torah is returned to the ark, the drama of the morning continues. The cantor offers a public prayer of supplication, and then the congregation is given space for silent reflection. Traditionally, the sacred words of the Mahzor are recited at this time, but this is also a space for private prayer and personal introspection. At the close of this silent portion of the service, one of the Rabbis will offer a sermon. Following the sermon, the congregation will hold a Yizkor (Memorial) service for loved ones who are no longer with us. Names added to the Book of Remembrance are read aloud, and individuals are given time to offer silent supplication. If you have lost a loved one in the past year, please email vhenderson@bnaiemunah.com with the name and date of death so that we can be sure to include your loved one in our act of remembrance.
A liturgical highlight of the year, the Ne’ilah (Concluding) Service offers a thrilling end to a day of solemnity and introspection. Beginning at 6:25 p.m., the service is chanted by our cantor, Rabbis and musical ensemble. The Ark doors remain open throughout the main section of this service. Thus, many people stand throughout this liminal period. The doors of the Ark serve as an important symbol in the themes of the day, as we imagine the locking of the gates and make our best efforts to seek repentance and forgiveness in these waning hours. As the sun sets, we mark the conclusion of the holiday with a Havdallah (Separation) Service. Finally, the day culminates with blasts from the shofar.
BREAK-THE-FAST
Following this moment of reflection, our musical ensemble and cantor resume leadership of the service, and we sing a public version of the prayers found in the Mahzor. This is the final part of the service and generally concludes by 1:30 p.m.
Immediately following the conclusion of our ritual services for Yom Kippur, the entire community is invited to participate in a Break-the-Fast meal. Generously sponsored by The Sharna and Irvin Frank Family Foundation, this is a celebratory communal moment of achievement, relief, opportunity, and possibility. While there will always be enough food for everyone, we do ask that those who are planning to be with us call or visit our website so we can plan for your participation.
PRIVATE PRAYERS BEFORE THE ARK Following the close of service, many choose to go home or leave the Synagogue for a period. However, those who wish to remain are welcome to remain in our building throughout the day. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. the Ark will be opened, and individuals are welcome to take a moment to offer private prayers before its open doors. Should you wish to participate in this manner, we simply ask that you wait until those before you have completed their time and then silently approach one at a time.
THANKS Rise Up Singing was another smashing success! Thank you to all the volunteers and community members whose efforts went into such a fine event. From ushers to concessions and everywhere in between, we couldn’t have done it without the efforts of our volunteers. Special thanks to Marilyn McCulloch, Elliot Wulff, Jennifer Rae Paxton, Rebecca Marks Jimerson, Daniel Sterba, Scott McQuade, Scott Gaffen, Tracy Kouns, Josh Westbrook, Pat Savage, Dr. Leor Roubein, Greg Raskin, John Dellavedova, David Franklin, Jeff Bonem, and the professional family of the Synagogue.
OPEN FORUM WITH THE RABBIS At 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, our Rabbis will hold an open forum for reflection and discussion. You bring the questions; they bring their thoughts and perspectives. This is a meaningful way to engage in learning and explore new ideas as a community. All are welcome.at the front door of the Synagogue building. A public shofar blast concludes the experience.
Thanks also to a standout crew staffing the Seventeenth Street Deli. Leading the efforts in the kitchen this month were Tim Wood, Matt Levitt, Brian Millman, Bradley Hemphill, David Friedland, Roxanne Imeson, and Matt Katz. (continued on page 10)
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SISTERS | JANET DUNDEE
FROM RABBI KAIMAN
UPCOMING (CONCLUDED) CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ANOTHER GATHERING PLACE
Save the date for the Sisterhood programs listed below. Details will follow. If you would like more information or want to volunteer for any of these events, please contact Sisterhood President, Jan Finer.
Well, it is finally here. Just moments before Rosh HaShanah commences this year, our city will discover something new. The Gathering Place will swing open its “doors” and Tulsa will experience this long-awaited wonderland. Much has been said and written over the past several years about the anticipated impact of this project. But for me, the timing of this opening could not be more poetic and significant.
September 19, 2018 Sisterhood Break Fast October 24, 2018 Girls Night Out: Dinner & a Movie
As Jews, we mark time in lots of different ways. One of the great pleasures of the Jewish year is to punctuate seasons and moments with different types of celebrations. We move from the enslavement and Exodus of the Passover Seder to the miraculous glowing lights of the Channukiah to the exuberant joy of Simchat Torah. There is not one way to live a Jewish life. The Jewish year presents us with many entry points, methods of connection, and potential moments for meaning.
October 28, 2018 Membership Breakfast January 13, 2019 Mah Jongg Tournament April 6, 2019 Sisterhood Shabbat
To feel the immense sense of community and connection that is possible amongst a diverse Jewish landscape, we need moments that stand apart. The High Holiday season comes along to accomplish exactly this task. Whether this will be your first time to hear the blasts of the Shofar or you learned to walk in the Synagogue halls, we want you to see the High Holidays as a moment of ingathering. This is a time when we fill the parking lot and our hallways; when we spend time kibitzing in the lobby and delight in the expanse of a plentiful break-the-fast. We run into old friends and discover connections with co-workers. We bring together family-by-birth with family-by-choice. What we want most on Rosh Ha-Shanah and Yom Kippur is for the Synagogue to be a “Gathering Place.” Like the park, it’s the type of environment that can transform a community. And we hope this holiday season will be one of transformation and renewal. So go ahead, drive down Riverside Drive, take a left on 21st Street then head north to the Synagogue. We’ll look forward to seeing you then.
June 3, 2019 Sisterhood Annual Meeting
RECRUITMENT Sisterhood is looking forward to the women of B’nai Emunah signing up as members of our Sisters Group. Dues are $36 per year and can be sent to Rebecca Plunkett by check or with a credit card. Sisterhood welcomes donations as well to assist in supporting Sisterhood’s annual commitment to the Religious School. Our annual Membership Breakfast is planned for Sunday, October 28. Sisterhood will honor all our members with a complimentary breakfast and a wonderful program. Don’t wait to join Sisterhood. We need you and we want you.
SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB WITH ALICE BLUE A 2017 New Yorker article identified Phillip Roth’s novel, The Plot Against America, a “masterwork of counter-factual history.” This what-if story focuses on Charles Lindbergh, the aviation hero and Nazi sympathizer, who is elected President in 1940, leading to the widespread persecution of the Jews in the United States. Though the novel’s overarching frame is the national and international crisis that Roth imagines, its specifics are intimate “as a middle-class family in New Jersey deals with the unimaginable made imaginable.” This 2004 novel needs to be read and reread in this season of Phillip Roth’s death and the current political climate.
Rachel, Shula, and I want to wish you all a Shanah Tovah u’Metukah, a sweet and happy new year.
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Thank you to Jodi Finer and Mat Zalk for helping serve sandwiches. Thanks to our high school team of service staff, which included Eli Anderson, Lily Adcock, Allie Wenger, and Sophie Raskin. It was a wonderful evening!
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Welcome one and all to the Synagogue Family. We’re delighted to see newcomers this month and hope that you will help greet them and make them feel at home. Here’s our list for September, 2018:
Alice Blue will tackle this project as part of Sisterhood’s ongoing Book Club. The conversation will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Synagogue Library. Copies of the novel are widely available on Amazon and other book-purchasing sites, and you can also borrow a copy from the Tulsa City-County Library.
Mat Zalk and Jodi Finer 2862 East 36th Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105
THE HOMELESS
Daniel Sterba and Nina Fitzerman-Blue 1503 East 20th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
Under the leadership of Jolene Sanditen, Sisterhood continues to receive donations of personal items for people in our community who are homeless.
Lilly Kopita 1610 South Quaker Avenue, Apartment 4 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
Items such as travel size soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, deoderant, combs, toothbrushes and other personal care items are needed. In addition, shelf stable foods like cups of pudding, applesauce, tuna, juices, nuts, etc. are welcome snacks for the Care Kits.
David Friedland and Roxanne Imeson 410 West 7th Street, Apartment 1524 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
Those without homes could also use clothing items such as underwear, socks, mittens or gloves, scarves and knitted hats. Don’t hesitate. Bring your contribution to the Synagogue, where you will find a collection box near the front door. The High Holiday period is the perfect time to donate to those in our community who need some help.
Noah and Kelsey Krohner 10916 North 117th East Place Owasso, Oklahoma 74055 Nicole and Jeremiah Fillmore 1909 South Scott Street Sapulpa, Oklahoma 74066
IRON GATE VOLUNTEERS Dr. Sarah-Anne Schumann is scheduling volunteers for the 4th Sunday of every month at Iron Gate to serve breakfast to Iron Gate guests. If you are age 13 or above and would like to participate in this very special volunter opportunity, please contact Sarah-Anne at hennschu@gmail.com. Plan to be at Iron Gate from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Stevan Woller 4549 East 45th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 Hart and Lauren Gellman 1020 East 37th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105
GIFT SHOP As we approach the High Holidays, Sisterhood encourages everyone to visit the Sisterhood Gift Shop for greeting cards and ritual gifts. Nancy Cohen, Gift Shop Chair, is always happy to work with you to purchase Judaica items. We want to remind everyone that the Gift Shop is your local destination for invitations, tallit, kipot and other items for celebrating upcoming occasions. The Sisterhood’s Kum Essen V cookbook is an essential source for recipes for everyday as well as holiday foods. And the cookbook makes a wonderful gift for family and friends.
BIBI-DIBI AT THE SYNAGOGUE SEPTEMBER 14, 2018, AT 6:00 P.M. PLEASE JOIN US!
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE
Janis Bolusky Memorial Outreach Fund
Abe and Mary Fedman Scholarship Fund
B’nai Brith Youth Education Fund Julie Frank
Julie Frank Genny Seletsky Andrew Spector Anita and Edward Ulrich
Altamont Bakery Fund
Brian Sweet Memorial Multi-Media Fund
Joe and Dorothy Katz Senior Adult Fund
Julie Frank
Randee and David Charney Julie Frank Cindy and Michael Guterman Judy and Tom Kishner Debbie and Barry Lederman Gale Mason Terri Stidham
Ann Beerman Flower and Garden Fund
Teresa and Paul Finer Philanthropic Fund Julie Frank Judy and Jeremy Freedman Cindy and Michael Guterman Debbie and Mel Hallerman
Anne Zarrow Courtyard Fund Julie Frank
Barbara Curnutt Preschool Fund
Julie Frank Latona and Ron Willhoite
Julie Frank
Building and Grounds Fund
Julie Frank Mark Goldman and Dr. W.C. Goad
Building Renewal Endowment Fund
Julie Frank Dennis and Terri Johnson
Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund Dr. Harvey Blumenthal Julie Frank Stacy Schusterman and Steven Dow Michele and Dr. David Schwartz
Chevra Kadisha Fund
Julie Frank Debbie and Barry Lederman Sheryl and Harold Springer
Dave Sylvan Joyful Music Fund
Julie Frank
Molly and Dr. Sheldon Berger Julie Frank Linda and Jon Kantor Phyllis Raskin Eva Unterman
Bikur Cholim Fund
Davis-Goodall Chapel Fund
Bernie and Sayde LeVine Music Fund
Barbara and Dr. Rick Cohen Julie Frank Terry and Andy Marcum Rebecca Fine Terri Stidham
B’nai Emunah Preschool Jim Stephens Ali and Jason Warner
Julie Frank
Edgar and Isabel Sanditen Preschool Fund Julie Frank Debbie and Barry Lederman Nina Meyer Heidi Raffkind-van Zanten
Education Endowment Fund Julie Frank
Julie Frank Debbie and Barry Lederman Shelly and Hal Narotzky Rita Zeff and Family
Joe Kantor Hebrew School Fund Julie Frank
Josh and Lillian Price Memorial Fund Julie Frank Robyn and David Price
Julius and Mildred Sanditen Pilgrimage Fund Julie Frank Tona and Ron Willhoite
Julius Bergman Book Fund Julie Frank
Khalid Jabara Tikun Olam Library
Christ Church Episcopal
Lenny Seigel Playground Equipment Fund Julie Frank
Louis and Sara Kahan Hebrew School Fund Julie Frank
Louis Klein Nursery Fund Julie Frank
Lubell Family Social Activism Fund Julie Frank
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE Meyer Rozen Prayerbook Fund Julie Frank Brenda and Jerome Katz
Mizel Family Philanthropic Fund Julie Frank Susan and Jerry Sokol
Morris and Toby Fell Landscaping Fund Julie Frank
Morris and Edith Sylvan Transportation Fund Julie Frank Judy and Tom Kishner Debbie and Barry Lederman Elaine and Jerry Muhlberg Isrella Taxon
Norman and Shirley Levin Fund for Prayerbook Publication
Dan Roubein Genny Seletsky Lucille Sobel Judith Ungerman Sandra and Kent Vice Debbie and Garrett Zelkind
Richards Family Library Fund Julie Frank Gail and Kip Richards
Robinowitz Library Fund Julie Frank Peggy and Tom Sitrin
Rose Borg Sukkah Fund
April and Richard Borg Rosalyn Borg (St. Louis) Zella Borg Julie Frank Leah Friedman Elaine and Allan Jeffy Bonnie and Louis Spiesberger
Julie Frank Debbie and Mel Hallerman Kym and Ken Watt
S. & J. Frieden Computer Fund
Rabbi Arthur D. Kahn, D. D., Culture Fund
Sam and Pan Marks Helping Hand Fund
Janet Dundee and Jeff Darby Julie Frank Jill and Howard Mizel
Rabbi Daniel S. Kaiman Discretionary Fund Kevin Thomas
Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Discretionary Fund
Jennifer Airey Dr. Harvey Blumenthal Susan Contente and G. Kurt Piehler Frederic Dorwart Annabelle and Gregory Falconetti Dr. Andrew Gottehrer Helen and Henry Katz Dedra and Seth Lapidus Jill and Howard Mizel
Julie Frank
Julie Frank Katherine Pierandri
Sam Plost Matzah Fund Julie Frank
Schlanger-Blend Kitchen Furnishings Fund
Drs. Brianna Desire and Brian Milman Julie Frank Judith Ungerman Bette and Wynn Wozobski
Scott Sanditen Memorial Community Service Fund Randee and David Charney Nancy and Harvey Cohen Julie Frank
[CONT.] Fern and Ernie Gershone and Family Elizabeth and Jeffrey Rambach Harold Sanditen Isabel Sanditen Jean and Will Sanditen Jolene Sanditen Sheryl and Harold Springer Judee and Leo Weinberg
Scott Foreman Zarrow Rabbinic Endowment
Julie Frank Debbie and Barry Lederman Bethanie and Bhadri Verduzco Bette and Wynn Wozobski
Sharna Frank Music Fund Julie Frank Starla and Jon Glazer
Shirley Rabinovitz School Support Fund Julie Frank
Sidney & Jenny Brouse Family Shabbat and Holiday Fund Tina Bollin Sally and Dr. Bob Donaldson Janet Dundee and Jeff Darby Julie Frank Dr. Linda Goldenstern Irene Silberg
Simcha Fund Julie Frank
Stuart and Sherri Goodall/ Blanc Art Education Fund Julie Frank
Synagogue Endowment Fund Julie Frank Jake Lerner Maxine Milgrim
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE Synagogue General Fund
Ellen and Dr. Stephen Adelson Vera Berlin Dr. Marcel Binstock Marcia and Allen Brookey Debra Brown and George Singer Linda Brown O’Neil Cobb Harriet and Dr. Scott Dunitz Barbara and Barry Eisen Shulamit Fruchter and Shosh Turjeman Marvin Hart Julie Frank Patty Hipsher and David Blatt Janelle and Matt Katz Judy Kleiner Dr. Anne and Ilan Kozlowski Debbie and Bill Lieb Gale Mason Nina Meyer Madelyn and Franklyn Moskowitz Cheryl and Greg Myers Elissa Renberg Jolene Sanditen Adi Kalika Schaeffer and Jay Schaeffer Susan and Jerry Sokol Dave and Barbara Sylvan Foundation Angela and Dr. Kevin Taubman Kevin Thomas Elizabeth and Jeffrey Weinstein Latona and Ron Willhoite
The Religious School Fund Julie Frank Nancy and Jeff Fuhrman Susan and Mark Rabinovitz Nikki and Dr. Stephen Sack Tona and Ron Willhoite
In Loving Memory
Kenneth Axelrod Sandy Blumenthal Emma and Joe Bobrow Isaac Borg Joe Borg Eliza Bromfield Jenny Brouse Diane Chariton Jeanette Chucker Mitsu and Theodore Cohen Lois and David Issac Contente Ronna Taxon Einhorn Syna Lean and Carl Fischbein Eunice and Charles Frank Michael Frank Sharna and Irvin Frank Audrey Ginsberg Morris “Mo” Glazer Dudley Gottehrer Gertrude Hart Jonathan Jeffy Anna Dean Jones Clara Kaufman Helen and Sam Kassel Members of the Lantz/ Goldenstern Families Lou and Nettie Lederman Steven Lederman Norman Levick Dr. Elliott Mason Bill Meyer Margaret and Leo Meyer Jerry and Charlotte Miller Joe C. Miller Minnie Milner Betty Mizel Sam A. Mizel Rae Schechtman Moran Betty and Jay Newman Rita and Don Newman Julius Pinchev Aurea Pires Lillian and Josh Price Barbara Rambach
[CONT.] Howard Raskin Charlotte and Jerry Richards Myer L. Roberts Dr. Meyer Rozen Scott Sanditen Morris Schechtman Ben Schlanger Rose and Jack Schlanger Burton Seletsky Bertha Serlin Mildred and Fred Sokol Ezzie Springer Richard Stidham, Sr. Jane and Herb Topper Norman Tugenberg Hanna Ungerman Maynard Ungerman Gete Weisman Morris Weissbord Regina West Dorothy and Sam Wolowitz Jack Zarrow Scott Zarrow Dr. Allen Zeff Danny Zeligson
In Honor Of
Matthew Biespiel Joe Degen, on his birthday Machelle Diemart Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman Melvin Giles, on his birthday Boas Gelfand, on his bar mitzvah Rabbi Daniel Shalom Kaiman Lara and Liam Johnson, on their b’nai mitzvah Linda and Milton Margolis, on the bat mitzvah of Julia Pavuk Monica and Tim Pavuk, on the bat mitzvah of Julia Pavuk Klay Kodesh Adina Shane, on her bat mitzvah Patty and Bryan Watt
september | elul-tishray Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Closing Service and Selichot 8:15 PM Havdalah
Torah: Ki Tavo
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5:30 PM Service
3
5:30 PM Service
4
10 AM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Board of Directors
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
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5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Millennials: Challa-Baloo
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5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM First Friday Shabbat at Flyloft 7:22 PM Candles 7:42 PM Sunset
Preschool and Offices Closed
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9:00 AM ShulSchool 5:00 PM Afternoon Service 5:15 PM Rosh Ha-Shanah Community Dinner 6:15 PM Rosh Ha-Shanah for Everyone Services
Erev Rosh Ha-Shanah
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9:00 AM ShulSchool 11:45 AM Kapparot Service 12:45 PM Unveiling for Jenny Brouse 5:30 PM Service
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9:00 AM Rosh Ha-Shanah Services 5:30 PM Afternoon/ Evening Service
Rosh Ha-Shanah I
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5:30 PM Service
9:00 AM ShulSchool 5:30 PM Service
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9:00 AM Yom Tov Services 5:30 PM Service
Erev Sukkot
30
9:00 AM ShulSchool 5:30 PM Service
Sukkot VII + Erev Shemini Atzeret
Preschool and Offices Closed Sukkot I
8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:50 PM Closing Service 8:05 PM Havdalah
Torah: Netzavim
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9:00 AM Rosh Ha-Shanah Services 12:00 PM New Year Baby Blessings 12:15 PM The Boluksy Lunch 7:45 PM Closing Service
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4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
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5:30 PM Service
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5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM Bibi-Dibi 7:12 PM Candles 7:32 PM Sunset
Rosh Ha-Shanah II
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5:30 PM Afternoon Service 7:30 PM Kol Nidray Service 9:30 PM Closing Benediction
Erev Yom Kippur
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9:00 AM Yom Tov Services 7:25 PM Closing Service 7:40 PM Havdalah
Preschool and Offices Closed Sukkot II
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:40 PM Closing Service 7:55 PM Havdalah
Torah: Vayeilech
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9:30 AM Morning Service 12:15 PM Yizkor 4:40 PM Afternoon Service 6:25 PM Concluding Servie 7:55 PM Shofar Blowing and Break-Fast
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3:30 PM Bamboo Harvest 5:30 PM Service
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2:30 PM Unveiling for Carolyn Kriegsman 5:30 PM Service 7:02 PM Candles 7:22 PM Sunset
Yom Kippur
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1:00 PM Altamont Baking 4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
Sukkot III
22
8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Closing Service 7:45 PM Havdalah
Torah: Ha’azinu
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 5:30 PM Service
Sukkot IV
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5:30 PM Service 6:15 PM Sukkot Dinner 7:00 PM Sukkot Celebration 6:51 PM Candles 7:11 PM Sunset
Sukkot V
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:20 PM Closing Service 7:35 PM Havdalah
Sukkot VI
THE SYNAGOGUE
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YAHRTZEIT CALENDAR —21 ELUL 5778 THROUGH 21 TISHRI 5779 21 Elul - Saturday, September 1 Celia Annette Albert Shirley Alcouloumre Miriam Davis Bluma (Lovie) Jacobson 22 Elul - Sunday, September 2 Robert James Darby Tybie Mary Shavlow Herman Paul Taubman Nathan Tugenberg 23 Elul - Monday, September 3 Mary Fedman Dorothy Teichman 24 Elul - Tuesday, September 4 Celia Kirsh Adler Myra Gock Louis Kerbel Charles Israel Lebow Leah Singer Janice Taubman Gertrude (Gete) Weisman 25 Elul - Wednesday, September 5 Herbert Berger Pauline Dubin Harold Ingle Josey Elsie Sternfield Maurice Arthur Weinstein 26 Elul - Thursday, September 6 Rose Brown Michael Carson Israel Prescott 27 Elul - Friday, September 7 Herman Appleman Jacqueline Devries Huddle Ferd Falk
Leo Kopp Julian Rothbaum Louis Smith Milton Wolff 1 Tishri - Monday, September 10 Esther Greenberg Paul Hayes Leon Horowitz Frieda Lasky Max Meyer Lena Mizel Jack Williamson 2 Tishri - Tuesday, September 11 Louis Mandel 3 Tishri - Wednesday, September 12 Felix Aaronson William Chucker Sam Marks Sadye Rubinstein Anna Shapiro 4 Tishri - Thursday, September 13 Bertha Berelowitz Jim Glass 5 Tishri - Friday, September 14 Freda Krawitz Esther Pastor Harry H. Rozen Etta Waldinger Borg 6 Tishri - Saturday, September 15 Miriam Cohn Phillips Joseph Grossbard Vicki Walzer
28 Elul - Saturday, September 8 Sidney L. Frieden Helen Morrison
7 Tishri - Sunday, September 16 Alvin Glass Brenda Magoon Louis Mizel Hilde Theresa Roubal Isaac Aaron Schuman
29 Elul - Sunday, September 9 Milton Wolff Florence S. Andelman Ben Budowsky Pessa Dittman Allen Galerston
8 Tishri - Monday, September 17 Sylvia Alexander Bertha Ettleman Phillip Fischbein Alexander Meyer Betty Newman
9 Tishri - Tuesday, September 18 Leah Katz Morgan Skyler Shiphrah Stockfish West 10 Tishri - Wednesday, September 19 Jacob Chekofsky Raphael Donde Alvin Dundee Ann B. Freed Sylvia Hannah Jacobson Moshe Chaim Lifsics Sarah Lifsics Philip Trommer 11 Tishri - Thursday, September 20 Elana Wexberg Haas Horska Fanny Kaiser Bertha Winer 12 Tishri - Friday, September 21 Yvonne Davis Beard Eleanor Cohen Simon Kaiser Walter Loftis 13 Tishri - Saturday, September 22 Lottie Gussman Ella Kahn Herman Renberg Sol Robinowitz Joy K. Smith Aaron Solomon 14 Tishri - Sunday, September 23 Lottie Eiziks Leo Hurewitz Betty LeVine Joe Mickella Joseph Sollosy 15 Tishri - Monday, September 24 Dr. S. Yale Andelman Renee Levin Ruth B. Levy
Bessie Plost Dr. Arnold Ungerman Morris Zolt 17 Tishri - Wednesday, September 26 Emanuel Z. Aaronson Elliott G. Bloch Sarah N. Drissman Sam B. Eisman Rebecca Foreman Herman George Kaiser David Miller Flory Moses Reuben 18 Tishri - Thursday, September 27 Bettye Dritch Mabel Makinen 19 Tishri - Friday, September 28 Tillie Freidlin Futuronsky Renee Neuwald Joe Pertofsky 20 Tishri - Saturday, September 29 Lisa Glenn Rose Goldstein Rollins Koppel Mally Marks Sarah Sokolof Fannie Weis 21 Tishri - Sunday, September 30 Cecil Breeding Pearl Brown Fannie L. Budowsky Tom Glasser Rose Kosloff Isadore Oberlander Steven “Reggie” Stafford Mary Stavinsky Markus Wolman Rose Zarrow
16 Tishri - Tuesday, September 25 Stuart Beerman Raymond L. Campbell, Jr. Sam Deaktor Bess Frieden Ida Levy
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.