“Our Voice” The Newsletter of Congregation Anshei Israel November - December 2012 — Heshvan// 5773 Volume 66 Number 2

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CONTENTS Affiliate / Social Groups...... pg 8 Education...... pg 9 • Rick Recht in Concert Anniversaries, Births & Honorable “Menschens”...... pg 11 • Project Hospitality Mazal Tov...... pg 10 Services...... pg 2 • Blood Donor Drive Catching Up...... pg 5 • The Message of Hanukkah Coming Up...... pgs 6-7 INSERTS Condolences...... pg 11 • November / December Calendars Donations...... pgs 12-15 • AIPAC NEXT ISSUE: PURIM www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 1 KOLENU • ubkue ~ Shalom ~ “Our Voice” The Newsletter for Congregation Anshei Israel PLEASE NOTE: Fridays, November 2 & December 7 We will offer three(!) different Experiences: Congregation At 5:45pm we will hold our traditional Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv Service in the Epstein Chapel. Held in the intimate setting of the Anshei Israel Chapel, this service offers a “natural transition” from the “week that was” into A Conservative affiliated with the sanctity of Shabbat. Also at 5:45pm, we hold our Tot Shabbat Service The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in the Sanctuary. And, we hold “Shir Hadash: A New Song” at 7:30pm 5550 East Fifth Street • Tucson AZ 85711 in the Epstein Chapel (in addition to it being held on third Fridays at 5:45pm; (520) 745-5550 fax (520) 745-9058 see below). This special Shabbat evening service features Emily Ellentuck www.caiaz.org as Cantorial Soloist and includes singing, clapping, participatory melodies, MISSION STATEMENT niggunim (wordless chants), and more involvement by all who attend. Congregation Anshei Israel shall serve as a source of spiritual, educational, and social enrichment in order to encourage and ensure Judaic values in accordance with Tot Shabbat Service and Dinner the Principles of Conservative Judaism. For families with young children, Rabbi Eisen holds a special Tot Shabbat Service the first Friday of the month at 5:45pm (see above) on CONTACT INFORMATION the Bimah in the sanctuary with stories and songs. On November 2 and 520-745-5550 December 7, we’ll also share a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner at 6:15pm. Dinner is $20 per family (two adults and up to four children). Reservations are required for dinner only. Call Kim at 745-5550, ext. 224. Rabbi • Robert J. Eisen Ext. 230 • [email protected] Shabbat Afternoon Study Assistant Rabbi • Ben Herman Torah discussions are held every Saturday, one hour prior to the Mincha Ext. 228 • [email protected] Service. This is a great opportunity to become more involved in “Living Rabbi Emeritus • Arthur Oleisky Judaism” and your congregation. Times of study are listed on the calendar in [email protected] each issue of Kolenu. If you would like to lead a Torah discussion or for more Finance Director • Bob Dietz information, call Michelle at 745-5550, ext. 225. Ext. 223 • [email protected] Preschool / Kindergarten Director Weekday Group Lynne Falkow-Strauss Led by Rabbi Robert Eisen, this informal study group leads to lively discussion. Ext. 229 • [email protected] Held Wednesdays in the Library, 11:00am to noon. Everyone is welcome! Youth Director • Linda Roy Ext. 222 • [email protected] Shir Hadash: A New Song Congregational Services Coordinator On third Fridays each month (November 16 and December 21), we hold Barb Neuman a very special Shabbat Service/Experience at 5:45pm in the Epstein Chapel. Ext. 242 • [email protected] Led by Emily Ellentuck as Cantorial Soloist, we embrace Shabbat with a “Shir Communications Coordinator • Yvonne Ethier Hadash: A New Song,” our spirited, upbeat and inclusive service with Ext. 231 • [email protected] participatory singing, clapping, kid-friendly melodies and niggunim (wordless Ritual Coordinator • Max Ellentuck chants). Join us to add a little life to Shabbat and a little Shabbat to your Ext. 227 • [email protected] life! The November 16 Shir Hadash includes a delicious chicken Shabbat Clergy Secretary • Michelle Ollanik dinner with sides and dessert. Admission with reservations made by Nov. 12: Ext. 225 • [email protected] CAI members: adults $14, children $8; Guests: adults $18, children $12. RSVP Administrative Coordinator to Barb at 745-5550, ext. 242 or on-line at www.caiaz.org Brittany Neumaier Ext. 240 • [email protected] K’Ton Time Finance Assistant • Lynn Walsh This service allows young families to share songs, prayers, stories, games and Ext. 244 • [email protected] playground time; then partake of a kid-friendly Kiddush. Geared to families Education Assistant • Kim Miller with kids ages 1 to 6, but everyone is welcome! Please join us third Saturdays Ext. 224 • [email protected] November 17 and Decmeber 15, 10:30 - 11:30am (ish) in the Epstein Receptionist • Lynn Walsh Chapel. Ext. 200 • [email protected] CAI in the Northwest Kolenu is published bi-monthly September - August. We In addition to CAI’s regular Mincha and Kabbalat Services at 5:45pm, we offer welcome your submissions & advertisements. The deadline Friday Night Service December 14 at 7:00pm in the new JFSA Northwest for all submissions is the first day of the month prior to the publication month. Ad placement & editing of submissions facility (190 W. Magee Rd. Suite 162), lay-led by Fred Mittleman. An oneg at CAI’s discretion. For more information, contact Yvonne follows. Reservations are requested to Helene Mittleman at 219-7297 or Ethier at 745-5550, ext. 231 or [email protected]. [email protected]

Page 2 Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 www.caiaz.org Our New Members: The Tenth of Tevet Please warmly welcome... Asarah B’Tevet ~ Gabrielle Rubin-Burgess & Jennifer Newman Date of the fast in 5773: Andrew Burgess Renee Rhyner December 23, 2012 and their son, Jonathan David Rib Shirley & Leonard Goldberg Coming as it does a week after the last day Carol & Daniel Schloff of Hanukkah, the fast on the 10th of the Deborah & Franklin Gubernick month of Tevet (Asarah B’Tevet) might easily Stacey Schulman Roni Hozberg & Vincent Tevere be overlooked. It occupies, however, an and their children Rachel & Erica Heidi & Daniel Stokes important niche in the story of Israel and the history of our people. Sara Kellogg & Linus Kafka Lynn Urban The text in II Kings (25:1-4) tells us that on the Phyllis Simon & Roy Karon and 10th day of the 10th month, in the ninth year Brenda McBride Audrie & Harry Wiesenfelder of his reign, (588 BCE), Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king, began the siege of . Three years later, on the 17th of , he Because we love our children ... broke through the city walls. The siege ended Because families should be together on SHABBAT ... with the destruction of the Temple three We offer free SHABBAT morning babysitting! weeks later, on the 9th of Av, the end of the first Saturdays, 9:45 - 11:45am Kingdom and the exile of the Jewish people to Babylon. It can thus be considered part of the cycle of fasts connected with these events: Should your child(ren) need a break, feel Tzom Gedaliah (3rd of Tishrei); Shivah Asar free to take them to Room 11 for some play B’Tammuz (17th of Tammuz) and Tisha B’Av time, stories and a snack. We want everyone (9th of Av). to have a great SHABBAT experience! The first mention of this fast appears in Zechariah (8:19) where it is called the “fast of the tenth month...” (counting from the month of , which was the first month Comfort and Quiet for Babies and Moms in Biblical times). Other references to the fast and the affliction can be found in Ezekiel 24:1- Anshei Israel has a designated room for moms who wish 2 (the siege); Jeremiah 52:4-6. to nurse their babies in a quiet and more private space. However, although the fast is historically tied The bride’s changing room (at the back of the Epstein in with events surrounding the destruction of Chapel) will comfortably accommodate one or two moms the First Temple, the purpose of the fast is not at a time. the commemoration of an historical event, but the state of affliction of the Jewish people. • As with all Jewish fasts, the prayers for Asarah The Mitzvah of Bikur Holim B’Tevet include Selihot, marking the day as an occasion for each of us to devote time to Federal health-care privacy regulations make it difficult for us to Teshuvah (repentance), the introspection that know when a member of CAI has been admitted to a hospital. motivates us to reexamine our actions and Become a partner in the mitzvah of Bikur Holim — visiting the change our ways. As the in Brachot sick — by advising our clergy when you, a relative, or a friend is says, “one who is afflicted should examine his hospitalized. We can stay informed ONLY if a family member or or her actions and do Teshuvah.” friend provides the information to us. • Asarah B’Tevet is the day of mourning for people whose last resting place or date of PLEASE CALL 745-5550: death is unknown (the Clali). Rabbi Robert Eisen, ext. 230 • Asarah B’Tevet is one of four public fasts Michelle Ollanik, Clergy Secretary, ext. 225 which begin at dawn (alot hashachar - about an hour before sunrise ), but do not carry additional restrictions, such as washing oneself or wearing leather shoes, etc. (while “LIKE” us! Yom Kippur and Tisha B’Av begin from dusk • Congregation Anshei Israel the night before). However, it is the only fast which is not brought forward or postponed • Religious School if it falls on a Friday, a mark of its immense • Preschool / Kindergarten significance.

www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 3 Daily Minyan Services & “Jewry” Duty Thank you to our Our Minyan is expected to be there when someone needs to say “Yad Squad” Kaddish. There are occasions when it is difficult to get a Minyan. We (Those who read hope you will consider being there for others. Along with your “Jewry Duty,” we ask that you consider committing to being part of the Minyan Torah and Haftorah in at least one morning or afternoon per month on a regular basis. Service August and September 2012) times are on the calendar in each newsletter and on the synagogue’s Web site, www. Marlene Abraham caiaz.org. Shown below is a combined list of Minyan attendees and those fulfilling Miriam Blum their “Jewry” Duty during August and September 2012. Todah rabah! Emily Ellentuck Ellis Friedman MeMe Aguila Rayna Gellman Gail Mordka Jami Gan Marj Ansell Vivien & Jacques Gail & Marc Offenhartz Rayna Gellman Murray Baker Gerstenfeld Bea Paulus Margo Gray Sonia & Rev. Lawrence Barr Marvin Glassberg Vicki Pepper Richard Green Barry Hirsch Christine Becker Marc Goldsen Joy Peskin Mike Jacobson Miriam Lippel Blum & Tedd Goldfinger Jack Pinnas Dan Jurkowitz Bennett Blum Sherman Goldstein Jane Poliakoff Lisa Jurkowitz Phyllis & Merrill Broad Margo & Ron Gray Stephanie Roberts Sharon Klein Barbara & Mel Brodie Brina Grusin Ann Rush Jenna Langert Shelly Chess Natalie Guerin Laura Sagerman Natalie Leonard Arnold Merin Lee Chutkow Barry Hirsch Patti Salonic Noah Pensak Miriam Cline Aurora & Eugene Kellogg Trudy & Howard Schwartz Helen Rib Shiffy & Bob Cohen Rosie Eilat-Kahn Sarah Segal Ann Rush Terri Cohen Steven Ketchel Esther Sherberg Leonard Schultz Leatrice Cohen Ruth Kolker Steve Sim Steve Seltzer Rabbi Helen Cohn & Sharon Klein Steven Singer Andrea Shatken Dennis Dawson Mort Kranitz Karen & Howard Skolnik Linda Silverman Jerel Slaughter Ken Dubrinsky Bill Kugelman Ruth & Arthur Solomon Theresa Thienhaus Neneng Fassler Stanley Lehman Carol & Alvin Stern Leah Tolby Walter Feiger Katherine, Aaron & Lee Surwit Moshe Toister Hedy Feuer Natalie Leonard Moshe Toister Gary Windham Irene Stern Friedman & Mark Levine Arthur Weinenger Arthur Zoref Ellis Friedman Jerry Levy Steven Weisman Madeline Friedman Hilary & Patrick Lyons Robert Wolk Mathew Friedman Dorleen Mallis Sam Wolsky Hesed Committee Jim Frisch Ziva Mason Arthur Zoref CAI’s Hesed Committee is here for Manny Furst Pamela & Stuart Mendel you, our congregants. Do you know Janis Gasch Arnold Merin someone who is a shut-in, in rehab or would just like a friendly visit or call from a member of the committee? Do you or someone you know need a ride to shul? We are also able to assist with the meal of condolence or post-bereavement A Double Mitzvah! calls. Call on us ...we are here to help. Evelyn Sigafus, Chair Suppport Israel and 885-4102, [email protected] Our Synagogue C e l e b r a t e t h e happy events and For every tree you plant, all purchases from the JNF store and any people who touch donation you make to Jewish National Fund, JNF will donate 20% our lives. Share back to CAI and another 5% to United Synagogue to support con- y o u r f a m i l y ’ s s i m c h a w i t h a gregational Israel programs. Visit www.caiaz.org and click on the leaf on our TREE JNF/United Synagogue button at lower right or call 1-800-542-TREE OF LIFE to make and mention United Synagogue. a permanent dedication: birthdays, weddings, B’nai Mitzvah and a host of other happy occasions. CAI’s Tree of Life is located outside the sanctuary doors. To place your order, call 745-5550.

Page 4 Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 www.caiaz.org CATCHING UP... Tashlich • September 20, 2012

Approximately 35 people attended “Tashlich at the Park” to symbolically toss away their sins. Rabbi Robert Eisen led the service at the dry wash near the .

Sigal (l.) and Liana Plotkin enjoyed a snack as part of the event.

“Hava NaGRILLA” Sukkot Dinner October 4, 2012

(l. to r.) Mallory Hulsey, Elena Windham and Devin Rabbi Ben Herman taught Hulsey made model sukkahs Ellis Selznick about the at the craft station. lulav and etrog at one of the learning stations at Joel and Nichole Chorny and their daughter, Adriana Betancur and Zachary the event. Tzippi, enjoyed the dinner. Naiman posed as daughter Gabriela enjoyed playing with plastic utensils.

Wall of History Dedication • October 13, 2012

As part of the dedication of CAI’s Wall of History, (l. to r.) Committee members Marilyn Rabbi Robert Eisen led a creative Havdallah service Siblings Mimi Blitzer and Charles Blitzer and Prensky, Eleanor Jeck and Janet Seltzer with quotations from famous Jewish thinkers. family donated the panels in honor of their pose in front of the panels. parents, the late Pauline and Leon Blitzer.

www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 5 COMING UP...

CAI Turkey Drive 2012 November 1 – 18 BLOOD DONOR DRIVE Sunday, December 30 • 9am - 2pm Every year, CAI collects money in Cantor Falkow Lounge to purchase kosher turkeys to be donated to Jewish Family Every pint counts. Hospitals and trauma centers trust the Red & Children’s Services. Please Cross to supply blood for accident victims, sick children and help with this cause to enhance the Thanksgiving patients in need of transfusions. It is you, our donor heroes, celebration of families in need. Kindly drop off who provide this blood and deliver hope to those in need. New or mail in your check made payable to CAI (note and loyal blood donors and volunteers welcome! See the insert “Turkey Drive” on the check). We then purchase the turkeys and deliver them to JFCS. Todah rabah! for incentives and to reserve your time slot. Thank you for your commitment to save lives! Social Action Committee The Social Action Committee is dedicated to NO RSVP creating opportunities for our members to NEEDED! participate in the ongoing work of Tikkun Olam, which suggests our shared responsibility “to heal, repair and transform the world” by doing FREE live broadcast from New York’s 92nd Street Y of good deeds in our local community. We would select lectures featuring newsmakers, political figures, like to thank our returning volunteers and invite all members to participate. Thank you for opinion-shapers and authors. More information at front your support! desk in administrative office or visitwww.caiaz.org

The Community Food Bank depends on its • Sun., Nov. 4, 5:30PM • “Mind, Body and Soul “ volunteers to bring food to Southern Arizona. Eric Kandel and with Dr. Gail Saltz Volunteering is rewarding, productive and easy. • Wed., Nov. 28, 6:00PM • “What Is Jewish Culture?” We are seeking 8 to 12 volunteers to pack food Amos Oz, Daniel Libeskind, James E. Young, Deborah Dash boxes or sort food in the warehouse at 3003 S. Country Club on Tuesday, November Moore and Fania Oz-Salzberger 13, 9:00am to 12:00pm. There will be some • Thurs., Nov. 29, 6:00PM • “Science, Religion and the bending and lifting involved (up to 20 lbs.) and Search for Meaning” we will be on our feet the entire time. We plan Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks with Ira Flatow to meet at CAI at 8:30am and carpool to the Food Bank.

Project Hospitality is a volunteer-driven ~ ADULT STUDIES ~ community-wide effort to provide the homeless with shelter and food during the winter months. “A Jew?” We are seeking 6 to 8 volunteers to purchase or prepare and serve food to approximately 25 Wednesdays, people at Temple Emanu-El (225 N. Country November 7, 14 & 28 Club), 5:00 - 6:30pm. This includes assembling Explore concerns of the 21st a sack lunch and cold breakfast for the following day. If you are not able to volunteer Century as tradition says one on the scheduled nights, we still need food thing, modernity another. contributions. Nov. 7, 7:00pm • “Who is a Jew?” Congregation Anshei Israel will be with Rabbi Robert Eisen participating on: December 10 and 19; January 7 and 29 (USY Night). If you are Nov. 14, 7:00pm • “What is a Jew?” not able to volunteer on the scheduled nights, with Rabbi Ben Herman we still need food contributions. (See insert for needed items.) Nov. 28, 6:00pm • “What Is Jewish Culture?” via 92Y Live! broadcast (see above) If interested in helping or in making any donations, please contact Hedy Feuer at hedy. $18 plus food donation to Community Food Bank. [email protected] or 471-0324; or Jane Poliakoff at [email protected] or 748-8849. RSVP by Nov. 5 to 745-5550 or www.caiaz.org

Page 6 Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 www.caiaz.org COMING UP... Sunday, November 11 9:15am • Cantor Falkow Lounge This is an opportunity for all congregants to discuss congregational issues, share opinions, have a nosh with us, and get to know YOUR board of trustees better. “Eight Days of Caring and Sharing” Please set aside some time for this get-together ... better yet, Hanukkah Party come at 8:00am and join us at Sunday morning minyan first. It’s a wonderful way to start the week! Tuesday, December 11 • 6:00pm Menorah Lighting • Dinner • Singing Volunteer Recognition RICK RECHT IN CONCERT! Watch your mail for further details! Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30pm Don’t miss this dynamic MITZVAH 613 performer who uses music as Kick-off Festivities an effective tool for Sunday, Dec. 16 developing Jewish pride. The celebration of Congregation Anshei Israel’s 83rd anniversary See insert for more information. begins with the writing of a new Tickets available now! ! As we are taught that each of us is responsible for the writing of a Torah Scroll at least once “Shir Hadash: A New Song” in our lifetime (it is the last of the 613 Commandments), we want to make that mitzvah accessible to everyone. Friday, Nov. 16 Join us for a “TORAH FAIR,” a fun-filled morning Service 5:45pm • Dinner 7:00pm where we will begin the celebration / fulfillment of the 613th Commandment to include learning stations, Service led by an opportunity to meet our Sofer (Scribe), people to Emily Ellentuck, Cantorial Soloist help you with your dedication, and time to savor the Includes singing, clapping, kid-friendly melodies and wordless moment. Be a part of the history of CAI! chants, followed by chicken dinner with sides and dessert. CAI members: adults $14, children $8 Guests: adults $18, children $12. S•T•R•I•K•E! RSVP by Nov. 12. Call 745-5550 or visit www.caiaz.org Bowling Party Latkes & Vodkas Tuesday, December 25 Saturday, December 1 • 8:00pm 1 to 3pm • Tucson Bowl ADULT HANUKKAH PARTY Watch your mail for further details! Enjoy tastings of a variety of latkes & vodka drinks. (Non-alcoholic drinks SAVE THE DATES: available plus beer/wine cash bar.) Jazz Quartet • Raffle • $18 pp January 11-13, 2013 All those 21+ welcome! Scholar-in-Residence Prof. Robert Eisen RSVP by Nov. 28. Call 745-5550 or visit www.caiaz.org January 20, 2013 7th Annual Maj Jongg Tournament

www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 7 CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL AFFILIATE/SOCIAL GROUPS Women’s League “Read It & Meet”

Our paid-up membership “Chai Tea” Join us for “Read It and Meet” on Saturday, in October was well-attended with November 3 at 12noon. The book selection is This Burning refreshments, a fashion show, kudos for Land by David Myre and Jennifer Griffen, with moderator our volunteers and female staff members, Lily Brull. Ben Gurion by Shimon Peres will be discussed at the December 1 “RIM,” with Rabbi Robert Eisen as moderator. and Renee Ravich, Pacific Southwest Region WL Get your FREE “RIM” bookmark with all the book selections president (pictured to the and dates at the Shalom Cart outside the sanctuary or at the right of Evelyn Sigafus). front desk in the administrative office.

A new 6-week session of “Read It and Meet” is held monthly and is open to all. Selected Gentle Chair Yoga will be books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content are discussed. held Wednesdays 9:30– Most discussions take place on Shabbat (approx. noon) in 10:30am, November 14 the Epstein Chapel. Moderators facilitate each discussion. For thru December 19. more information, contact Vicki Kaufman at [email protected] The class offers better or Rayna Gellman at 887-8358. flexibility, strength and balance, with deep relaxation time at the end. Members of Women’s League $36; non-members $48. For more HAZAK • Seniors information, call Rayna Gellman at 887-8358. CAI’s newly-revamped group for “people of The “Women’s Study Group” continues on Mondays, a certain age” (60+) is off and running. Two November 5 and December 3 at 12noon using The interest meetings were held in October and plans are in place Woman’s Torah Commentary as the core for discussions led by for discussion groups, plays, trips and more! Our first event is Rabbi Robert Eisen. Portions are available in the administrative Thursday, November 8 at 6:30pm in the Cantor Falkow office or at www.caiaz.org/events-calendar/. Click on “Study Lounge. Lee Chutkow will lead a discussion, “Jews and Judaism: Materials” for each date listed above and print. No charge to Past, Present and Future,” based on two recent articles in attend; bring your own dairy lunch; beverages are provided. For Moment Magazine and Commentary Magazine dealing with more information, call Helen Rib at 299-0340. changes and challenges our larger Jewish community faces in the 21st century. There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, November 14 be served. for a “Lunch & Lecture” at 12noon in the Cantor Falkow Lounge. Guest speaker Michael Jacobson will present, “How We This group is for interested and interesting seniors who like to Live by the Calendar.” The event includes a delicious catered have fun, meet new people, learn new things and socialize. For lunch. Women’s League & Men’s Club members $10; guests $12. more information, contact Linda Roy at 745-5550 ext. 222 or Reservations due by Nov. 9. For more information & to RSVP, [email protected] contact Evelyn Sigafus at 885-4102 or [email protected] Religious School Breakfast in the Sukkah Men’s Club October 7, 2012

Welcome to all of our new Men’s Club members. With your help, we can accomplish many things! In September we had the honor of using the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs’ Sefer Haftorah. The scroll travels to each Men’s Club Region so that other may use it. It is written with vowels and tropes and there are very few of these in the entire U.S. Helen Rib had the privilege of reading from it and did a great job.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, November 18 at 9:30am in the Cantor Falkow Lounge. Guest speaker Jim DeGrood, Transportation Services Director of the Regional Transportation Authority will present, “Transportation Plans for Tucson’s Future.” The event is open to all and includes a breakfast buffet. Like to cook? Meet us at 8:15am in the kitchen to help! No charge for Men’s Club members; guests $4. Save (l. to r.) Katya Cohen, Lily Selznick, Devin Hulsey, Max Szerlip, Rebecca December 2 for another breakfast meeting with speaker. Freund and Hannah Lehrfeld practiced shaking the lulav.

Page 8 Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 www.caiaz.org EDUCATION RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Celebrating Becoming a CAI’s Turkey Drive 2012 runs November 1–18. Religious B’nai Mitzvah at CAI School and Preschool/Kindergarten families are encouraged to send their chid(ren) to class with a check (made payable Benjamin Skylar to CAI) to support this worthy cause to enhance the Haffey Thanksgiving celebration of families in need. Monies collected will be used to purchase kosher turkeys to be donated to Jewish Family & November 17 Children’s Services. Ben is the son of Elizabeth Haffey and Kenneth Haffey; Join us the second Saturday of every month for Shabbat Family and the grandson of Ann Experience, 10:30 - 11:45am in the Epstein Chapel (November 10 Berlin Haffey and Joseph and December 8). This interactive and spirit-filled service features Haffey. Ben’s Bar Mitzvah family aliyot, discussions about specific prayers and acting out of the project involves volunteering with Operation weekly Torah portion. Afterwards, join us for a free lunch and a themed program. Lunch is free, but reservations are needed. Please call Kim at Deep Freeze. A student at Basis Charter School, 745-5550, ext. 224. Ben’s interests include reading and video games. Religious School and THA families are encouraged to join us for a 3rd- Simon Elliott Wilson 5th Grade Service & Shabbat Dinner on Friday, November 30 at November 24 5:45pm. The children will lead the majority of the service, each with a Simon is the son of Amy & specific part, followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner. Watch your mail David Wilson; the grandson for more information. of Gail & Mike Wilson and Our Religious School Hanukkah Program is planned for Laurie & Richard Goodman; Sunday, December 9, 9:30am - 12:00pm. Join us for a fun-filled the great-grandson of John Hanukkah workshop including art project, an interactive activity about Goodman; and the brother the Maccabees and a rousing game of dreidel. The Shomrim and Gan of Abigail. Simon’s Bar Mitzvah project involves Yeladim preschool families are encouraged to attend as well. volunteering in the autism room at school. A Interested in learning how to read Hebrew? We are offering a crash course student at Alice Vail Middle School, Simon’s that begins with a Hebrew Marathon on Sunday, December 16, interests include taekwondo, art and reading. 9:00am - 1:00pm. There will be follow-up courses offered in January 2013. Registration is $18 and includes all materials. To RSVP, please Maxwell Isaac contact Rabbi Ben Herman at [email protected] or 745-7550, ext. 228. Silverman December 8 Max is the son of Kris & Ben Scholastic Book Fair Silverman; the grandson Continuing thru November 7 of Rosalyn Silverman, the Th, Fr & M, 8am-4pm • Su 9am-12:30pm late Alex Silverman, Linda Tu 8am-6pm • Last Day 8am-12:30pm Robertson and Bill Robertson; the great-grandson of Robert Stephen; and the Open to all, this fair has books for everyone: brother of Bernie and Sophia. A student at Tucson children, teens, young adults and cooks. Hebrew Academy and Basis Charter School, Bookmarks and small toys, as well as a raffle for prizes! Max’s interests include basketball, fishing and baseball. Proceeds benefit Alexis Leah Sage CAI’s Esther B. Feldman McKinstry Preschool/Kindergarten December 15 Alexis is the daughter of Susan McKinstry; and the granddaughter of Bela Vig, Edit Vig and Barbara Castner. We are proud to announce the 2012-13 USY Board: Alexis’s Bat Mitzvah project Co-Presidents Adina Artzi and Shelby Kotz; Executive Vice President Rachel Rush; SATO Vice President Adina involves volunteering to help animals. A student Karp; Committee Chair Madysen Zarin; Religious Vice President Sarah at Tucson Hebrew Academy, Alexis’s interests Cassius; Committee Chair Natalie Leonard; Israel Affairs Ariel Devorah; include drawing, Doctor Who, reading and piano. Membership Co-Vice Presidents Simon Esbit and Avi Landy; Communications Breanna Bregman; and Historian Emily Miller. www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 9 Birth Announcements November Anniversaries December Anniversaries

This column features children, grandchildren Date Years Date Years or great-grandchildren of CAI members. 1 Joan & Barry Beroth 31 1 Peggy & Richard Langert 33 The birth announcement and photo (if 2 Judith & Ted Direnfeld 55 4 Lauren Kaplan & Scott Blinkoff 24 available) will appear in the issue of Ann & Leon Lederman 15 5 Teresa & Brandon Matheson 20 Kolenu within appropriate print dates. Please 3 Kelly & Avi Persellin 11 6 Felicia & Ari Cohen 14 notify Michelle Ollanik, Clergy Secretary, at 5 Sandra & Tim Jahns 6 Rita & Martin Hall 39 745-5550, ext. 225 for more information. 6 Michelle & Evan Glazer 7 10 Norma & Stanley Feldman 34 Sheryl & Michael Press 7 16 Rimona & Richard Friedberg 50 Henry Simon 8 Heather & Michael Gordon 9 18 Marj & George Ansell 52 Abraham 12 Sara & Kellen Berkenpas 7 19 Joan & Dennis Rosen 30 Born September 28 13 Raquel & Edward Gold 57 Carol & Alvin Stern 58 Henry is the grandson 14 Bettie & Murray Baker 36 20 Betsy & Michael Boxer 37 Joan & Irvin Belzer 47 Rebecca & Richard Fink 43 of Marlene & Bill Patricia & Eugene Settle 30 21 Judy & Stan Abrams 32 Abraham, and the 17 Pamela & Stuart Mendel 33 Martha & William Sampson 26 great-grandson of Edith 18 Liza & Sean Belanger 11 22 Lois & Everett Broder 55 & Hy Goodman. 19 Rose & Harry Offenberg 62 23 Marta & Willy Kats 34 20 Anna & Myron Rottenstein 29 24 Sarah & Mortimer Segal 60 22 Bryna & David Ben-Asher 56 25 Elena & Erik Boskoff 4 Benjamin Sanford 24 Sharon Glassberg & Alan Rockowitz 5 27 Andy & Stuart Shatken 33 Childers Vicki & Phil Pepper 38 Ruth & Art Solomon 53 Born September 17 24 Sara & Robert Ross 44 29 Sandra & Elliott Heiman 49 Benjamin is the 26 Beatrice & Berthold Lippel 53 30 Sarah & Jeff Artzi 22 great-grandson of Hy 27 Ana Lucia & Jason Litvak 13 Labovitz. Naomi & Michael Nadelberg 44 Paula & Morris Riback 30 28 Eve Scarborough & John Kaufmann 30 29 Joan & Donald Diamond 60 Robert Franklin 30 Shelley & Marshall Heyman 4 Douglas Born September 27 Robert is the son of Valorie & Andrew Douglas.

Mazal Tov!

Weddings Michael Ash Son of Jane & Bruce Ash to Onnie Haag Marnie Alexis Friedman Daughter of Irene Stern Friedman & Ellis Friedman Mark Cohen, Owner to Steven Barnett Stiglitz Office: 520-622-0912 Ilana Rachel Shenitzer Cell: 520-977-6334 Daughter of Holly & Steve Shenitzer and Fax: 520-546-5720 granddaughter of Molly Shenitzer Email: [email protected] to Jeremy Kane Rothstein www.wildwestpromos.com

Bar Mitzvah Banquet Facilities • DJs & Bands • Bartenders Harrison William Press Security • Buses & Limos • Catering • Decorations grandson of Vivien & Jacques Gerstenfeld Theme Parties • Videos • Slideshows

Page 10 Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 www.caiaz.org Honorable “Menschens” Condolences TODAH RABAH TO: Helen & Louis Rib of,t ojbh ouenv Heidi & Wayne Brent The congregation mourns the loss of our members: Melvina Balk for co-sponsoring with CAI the September 29 Marshall Becker kiddush in honor of Helen’s 83rd birthday Reva Golad Esther Sherberg Francine (Franki) Levin Julius Mendel for sponsoring the September 30 dessert as part of Harry Sokal the Sukkot Dinner in honor of her birthday Esther Sherberg Our condolences to these members who mourn the loss of their loved ones: for proofing the 2012-13 Book of Remembrance Judith Abrams - her sister, Franki Levin Sharon Farquhar, Judy Fishman, Barbara Stern Gerald Barkan - his brother, Barry Barkan Christine Becker - her husband, Marshall Becker Mannlein, Helen Rib & Evelyn Sigafus Laurence Harris - his brother, Jeffrey Harris for collating the inserts to the Donald Kwasman - his mother, Ruth Kwasman 2012-13 Book of Remembrance Malcolm Levin - his wife, Franki Levin Wally Marcus - his mother, Sylvia Marcus Michael Mendel - his father, Julius Mendel The wine, juice and challah at our Stuart Mendel - his father, Julius Mendel Kabbalat Shabbat Service are donated Marc Offenhartz - his father, Edward Offenhartz In Memory of Moe and Roslyn Wolf Stephanie Roberts - her mother, Franki Levin by their family Helen Salvay - her mother, Reva Golad Barbara Selznick - her father, Allen Wilinsky Gilbert Sokal - his father, Harry Sokal

We welcome donations — in whole or part — toward May the Author of Life Comfort the Mourners Kiddush and/or Seudah Shlesheet (Third Meal). All contributions are acknowledged in Kolenu. If you want to help, please call Barb Neuman at 745-5550. Memorial Plaques have been installed for Marcia Burstein Charlotte Oremland

~ Anshei Israel Memorial Hall ~ Installation of a memorial plaque is a beautiful way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one. Each year on the RONALD M. MANN, M.D., F.A.A.D. anniversary of your loved one’s death, the synagogue will Board Certified in Dermatology send you a reminder of the Yahrzeit and light the light Mohs Micrographic Surgery adjacent to their memorial plaque. Call 745-5550 to make arrangements or if you wish to reserve a space for the future. Offering Laser Surgery and Laser Hair Removal

Office: 520-529-8883 • Fax: 520-290-0039 7355 E. Tanque Verde Road • Tucson • AZ 85715

Grief and Bereavement Support Group In the same way as the loss of our loved ones is something we all share in common, so do we also share many of the same concerns with regard to our grief and bereavement. And, for many of us, the mourning process is something that is awfully overwhelming. In order to help those who would find comfort and guidance through the opportunity to share their “journey” with others, Congregation Anshei Israel is forming this support group. The group would meet once a week for 8 weeks. We need a minimum of 4 people. Please call Norma Karp at 299-3382.

www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 11 CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL DONATIONS Donations made to Anshei Israel Funds enable our Synagogue to continue to carry out its work, thereby better serving our members. Please consider making a donation in honor of a relative or friend who may be celebrating a simcha or in memory of a loved one. This list reflects those donations made after the last issue’s publication date. Todah Rabah to all.

CONGREGATIONAL FUND RABBI ROBERT EISEN’S In memory of: Our Donation Form In memory of: DISCRETIONARY FUND Father-in-law, Joseph Schor is available at the Front Mother, Lillian In memory of: Burton B. Mandel Desk in the administrative Father, Herman Mother, Ruth Husband, Harvey Marshall Capsuto Harris Amhowitz Deanna Evenchik office AND at Father, Philip Rosenthal Mother, Elsie Baker Husband, Larry www.caiaz.org Brother, Leonard Rosenthal Sandra Adler Neneng Fassler PLEASE NOTE: Mildred Krueger Mother, Anne Berman Husband, Laurence Notification cards are Father, Meyer Brother, Ted Berman Frances June Simmons Brother-in-law, Harold Lipsitz Doris Citron Husband, Theodore sent for donations of Paul Smelkinson Mother-in-law, Ada Aileen Weisman $12 or more. Niece, Elaine Tygiel Clara Davidson Brother, Stanley Gellman Joan & Dave Beckies Mother, Anne Gold Aunt, Rose Philbrook Gerald Barkan’s brother, Barry Ben Gold Rayna & John Gellman ART FUND Francine Levin Harvey Gold Brother, Jacob In memory of: Madeline & Barry Friedman Mother, Sally Jacobson Brother, Seymour Marshall Becker Vicki & Phil Pepper Mother, Celia Katz Ted Katz Linda & Shelby Silverman Marshall Becker Phyllis & Ted Katz Uncle, Charles Feldman RUTH & STANLEY BARLIN BAR/ Linda Friedman’s mother, Brenna Mother, Ida Rosenberg Granddaughter, Heather Gilbert BAT MITZVAH ENRICHMENT Richard Green’s father, Jack Dorothy Fielkow Betty Franks FUND Helen Polinsky Mother, Mae Gerald Barkan’s brother, Barry In memory of: Barbara Selznick’s father, Allen Father, Murf Brina Grusin Jon Owens Madeline & Barry Friedman Dianne & Hirsch Handmaker Alan Cohen

Rachel & Jonathan Green Wally Marcus’s mother, Sylvia Mother, Rose Sallie & Mort Kranitz RABBI MARCUS BREGER ADULT Madeline & Barry Friedman Grandfather, Isidore Marlyne Freedman’s mother-in- STUDIES MEMORIAL FUND Norma & Ron Karp Donald Monheit law, Ruth In memory of: Bess Oseran Mother, Annette Rosie & Paul Kahn Mother, Bertha Breger Madeline & Barry Friedman Stuart Shatken Doug Friedman Liba Breger Feuerstein The Osersan Family Mother, Ruth Skolnik Debbie & Larry Kotz Mother, Dora Schneider Paul Smelkinson Shelly Silberman Mark Horn

Berney Snyder Jane Poliakoff’s mother, Mildred Father, Jack Ricki & Jerry Wolf Father, Martin Marjorie & George Cunningham Lawrence Adler Francine Levin

Bernard Amster Jane Poliakoff’s father, Carvel Father, Bob Alice & Paul Baker Father, Harold Goldstein Marjorie & George Cunningham Craig Bergman Brina Grusin Rita Dreebin Evelyn & Michelle Sigafus Father, Meyer Neuman Evelyn & Michelle Sigafus Father, Harry Ziblat In honor of: Rosie Eilat-Kahn Wally Marcus’s mother, Sylvia Grandmother & Grandfather Irene & Ellis Friedman’s daughter, Evelyn Sigafus

Barbara Snyder Marnie’s marriage Bess Oseran Madeline & Barry Friedman Kim & Don Bourn Paul Smelkinson In honor of: Margo & Ron Gray’s anniversary Gloria Jacob’s birthday Christine Becker Barbara Levkowitz Norma & Ron Karp MAURICE COHEN CHILDREN’S Margot & Gunther Marx LIBRARY FUND Linda & Shelby Silverman’s In memory of: anniversary Husband, Robert Karen & Howard Skolnik’s

Nancy Lukacs anniversary Aunt, Bess Oseran Christine Becker

Edy & Bernie Oseransky & family Rachel & Jonathan Green’s CAMP RAMAH FUND anniversary HONORING: BEA & JAMES Fay Green COLE, SES & MAURICE COHEN, Hy Labovitz new great-grandson JOSEPH KALL AND MARJORIE & Bronwyn & Lonny Sternberg’s ARCHIE MENDELSOHN new baby In memory of: Madeline & Barry Friedman Mother, Mary Ilona Wolfman & Matt ~ OFFICE COFFEE SERVICE ~ Morton Aronoff Rothman’s new baby Mother Zakhar Simkhovich Enjoy freshly roasted premium coffee

Stuart Brodsky Speedy recovery of: Mother, Sylvia Herman at your business! Barry Friedman Mother, Chana Kozolchyk Vicki & Phil Pepper Call 885-2024 for free samples and more information. Father, Abraham Herman Evelyn Sigafus

Billie & Boris Kozolchyk General contributions: Father, Harry Epstein FREE Equipment NO Contracts Gary Tenen Lee Lawson FREE Maintenance NO Minimum Speedy recovery of: FREE Delivery NO Monthly Charge Anna Greenberg Billie & Boris Kozolchyk

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In memory of: In honor of: In appreciation of: In memory of: Bess Oseran Rabbi Robert Eisen’s HaShas Rabbi Robert Eisen Father, Ralph David Limmer Alice & Paul Baker Vicki & Phil Pepper Arlene & Howard Brody Rachel Green Brina Grusin Helen & Lenny Rib Lee Cohen Gerald Barkan’s brother, Barry Nancy Present The Women’s League of CAI Natalie Migdal Evelyn & Michelle Sigafus Jane & Lee Kivel Irene & Ellis Friedman’s daughter, Barbara Yamada Jane Poliakoff’s father, Carvel Debbie & Larry Kotz Marnie’s marriage Madeline Friedman The Rogers Family Lynn & Richard Nightingale Laura & Paul Sagerman Jane Kivel In honor of: Deborah Oseran Barbara & Gerry Goldberg’s son, Rosie Eilat-Kahn Irene & Ellis Friedman’s daughter Rachel & Stephen Sattinger Matthew’s wedding Fred Fruchthendler Marnie’s wedding Jane Poliakoff’s father, Carvel Tracy & David Jeck General contributions: Marilyn Einstein-Sim & Steven Sim Dvora Tager & Bob Dietz Deborah Oseran & Bobby Anonymous Margo & Ron Gray’s anniversary Lee & Earl Surwit Present’s new grandson Dena Hill Jami & Scott Gan In honor of: Debbie & Larry Kotz Harold Kaye Speedy recovery of: My future wife Joshua Silverman’s aliyot EPSTEIN CHAPEL/RUBENSTEIN Barry Friedman Robert Bonen Ranit Silverman’s aliyot TORAH READERS FUND Irene & Ellis Friedman Rabbi Robert Eisen’s Siyum HaShas Linda & Shelby Silverman In memory of: Lee & Earl Surwit Bryna & David Ben-Asher Linda & Shelby Silverman’s Mother, Frances GILO B’NAI MITZVAH Nessa & Peter Beren anniversary Gilbert Epstein TWINNING FUND Phyllis & Merrill Broad Lee Cohen Grandmother In memory of: Lee Cohen Speedy recovery of: Arlene Leaf Richard Green’s father, Jack Dvora Tager & Bob Dietz Barry Friedman Gerald Barkan’s brother, Barry Marilyn Einstein-Sim & Steve Sim Elaine & Howard Fagan Jane & Lee Kivel Marilyn Einstein-Sim & Steven Sim Lori Levine’s father, Jerome Jami & Scott Gan Don Simon LYNNE FALKOW-STRAUSS Barbara Selznick’s father, Allen Rayna & John Gellman Nancy Present PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Esther Sherberg FUND In honor of: In memory of: Scott Gan’s JFSA “Meritorious Mother, Rena Nagel Service” Award Marsha L. Silverman Margo & Ron Gray’s anniversary Father, Harry Esther Sherberg William Krauss Speedy recovery of: Francine Levin Barry Friedman Doris Goldstein Vicki & Abraham Kaufman Henrietta Litvinovskaye LOUISE HABER PRESCHOOL/ Vladimir Shames KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP Yanina Shames FUND Bess Oseran In memory of: Florence Lazar Mother, Helen Horowitz In honor of: Gail Offenhartz Nessa Beren RABBI BEN HERMAN Robert Beren DISCRETIONARY FUND Gloria Jacob’s birthday In memory of: Florence Lazar Step-mother, Dena Nathan NORTHEAST Joan Kleinerman’s birthday Rayna Gellman Phyllis Fassler Father, Charles In appreciation of: Craig Nochumson Lynne Falkow-Strauss Former husband, Henry Cubillas Nessa & Peter Beren Patti Salonic General contributions: Gerald Barkan’s brother, Barry Stanley Feldman Francine Levin Zina Starobinska Hannah & Ron Meyerson BELLA FINGERETT ISRAEL In appreciation of: SCHOLARSHIP FUND Rabbi Ben Herman In memory of: Linda Silverman 3757 N. SABINO RIDGE Mother, Bella Fingerett MAINTENANCE & MORTGAGE Sister, Ruth Levine FUND Beautifully updated 2065SF, 4BR home Phyllis & Merrill Broad In memory of: featuring designer kitchen, hardwood floors, Mother-in-law, Esther Schwartz Mother-in-law, Esther Grabell Nathan Shapiro Brother-in-law, Sidney sparkling pool/spa, sports court and outdoor GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND Lisa Grabell kitchen for entertaining. $370,000 In memory of: Mother, Maye Rosenzweig Mother, Mollie Sandra Ehlers Howard Fagan Richard Green’s father, Jack Father, Morris Friedman Helen Polinsky madeline friedman Uncle, Leon Brahms Shoshi & Mike Jacobson vice president, abr, crs, gri Richard Green’s father, Jack MUSIC & CHOIR FUND 520.296.1956 888.296.1956 Bess Oseran In honor of: www.tucsonazhomes.com Barbara Selznick’s father, Allen Ron Sandler [email protected] Irene Stern Friedman & Margo & Ron Gray Ellis Friedman Susan & Robert King Wendy & Carl Philips Ellen Yasmer www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 13 CONGREGATION ANSHEI ISRAEL DONATIONS

RABBI ARTHUR OLEISKY’S BERNARD RACKOFF LIBRARY In memory of: Francine Levin DISCRETIONARY FUND FUND Bess Oseran Lois & Ken Jacowsky In memory of: In memory of: Holly & Steve Shenitzer Bess Oseran Mother, Helyn Bess Oseran Molly Shenitzer Jami & Scott Gan Frederic Brodsky Mary & Wally Marcus Edith Zinman’s sister Barbara & Michael Heisler Aaron Gold General contributions: Ruth Berman Norma & Ron Karp Chuck Gold Allen Yalen In honor of: Jane Poliakoff’s father, Carvel Sheldon Gold RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENT Shirley & Ted Karnofsky’s new Jean & Marvin Glassberg Harvey Gold FUND great-granddaughter Speedy recovery of: Father In memory of: Shelby & David Roseman’s new Barry Friedman Ziva Barmat Father, Morris Goldstein granddaughter Rayna & John Gellman Aunt, Freda (Fritzie) Friedman Sarah Segal Linda & Shelby Silverman’s Lois & Ken Jacowsky Herbert Meshel RITUAL OBJECTS FUND anniversary Don Simon Elliot Obedin In memory of: Molly Shenitzer Lois & Ken Jacowsky Joan Kleinerman Father, Jacob Lerner Speedy recovery of: In appreciation of: Marlene & Ron Sandler Toby Bluth Anna Greenberg Ron Sandler Bess Oseran Morris Barkan’s brother, Barry Betejoy Oleisky Lois & Ken Jacowsky Mary Wezelman & Family Barry Hirsch Molly Shenitzer U.S.Y. SHAOL POZEZ In honor of: ABE & LILLIAN RUBIN Saul Stoltz ENDOWMENT FUND Gloria Jacob’s birthday FOR JEWISH EDUCATION Ruth Berman In memory of: Joan Kleinerman ENDOWMENT FUND JEAN SPIEGEL KIDDUSH FUND Bess Oseran Speedy recovery of: In honor of: In memory of: Lisa Ungar & Robert Fridrich Betejoy Oleisky Irene & Ellis Friedman’s daughter Mother, Janet In honor of: Doris Fleischman Marnie’s marriage Barry Hirsch Irene & Ellis Friedman’s daughter, In appreciation of: Margo & Ron Gray Father Marnie’s marriage Rabbi Arthur Oleisky ABNER SEGAL LANDSCAPE Sara Turkin Jami & Scott Gan Lee Cohen FUND U.S.Y. FUND YAHRZEIT/YIZKOR MEMORIAL RABBI ARTHUR OLEISKY In memory of: In memory of: FUND ENDOWMENT FUND FOR Bess Oseran Mother, Rita Brensky In memory of: EXCELLENCE IN JEWISH Barbara & Gerald Goldberg Sandra Tobin Mother, Rose Rofey EDUCATION & YOUTH In honor of: Mother, Rose Rofey Elaine & Leonard Grobstein ACTIVITIES Eleanor & Don Jeck’s grand- Lynda Silverman Mother, Sarah Slotkin In memory of: daughter Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah Grandmother, Esther Klein Enid Zuckerman Mother, Mathilda Barbara & Gerald Goldberg Zandra Goldstein Father, Joseph Bernstein Father, Salomon LOUISE & NORMAN SHAPIRO Brother, Gerald Kadish Hannah Berg Dora & Victor Chiquiar-Arias RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Jean Glassberg Father, Sol Bialick Mother, Bella Epstein SCHOLARSHIP FUND Paul Ash Arlene & Howard Brody Ruth Solomon In memory of: Danny Gasch’s father, Abraham Father, Jack Gilman Wife, Betty Father, Milton Barbara & Michael Heisler Jane Kivel Lee Chutkow Terri Cohen Marshall Becker Francine Levin Bess Oseran Phyllis & Burt Becker Naomi & Steve Spitzer Speedy recovery of: In honor of: Barry Friedman Margo & Ron Gray’s anniversary Gail Mordka Rayna & John Gellman HYMAN SHENITZER YOM TOV PRAYER BOOK FUND MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: In memory of: Wife, Rhoda Mother-in-law, Bella Rose Martin Miller Mother, Rose Slutsky Helen Polinsky Barry Beroth’s mother, Joyce Rayna & John Gellman Molly Shenitzer Husband, Marty Ruth Berman

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In memory of: YOUTH CENTER FUND By clipping “Box Tops for Education” Father, Hyman Goldberg In memory of: coupons from specially-marked General Sylvia Daniels Richard Green’s father, Jack Father, Philip Klein Lynn & Kurt Strauss Mills products, CAI’s Preschool/ Susan Claassen ZUCKERMAN PRESCHOOL Kindergarten receives 10 cents for each Father, Israel Pakier PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT one! Please drop your clipped coupons in the marked Lois Holtzman FUND Father, Joseph Spector In memory of: container in the administrative office lobby. Mindy Berger Mother-in-law, Rose Berger Father, Herbert Ungar Sister, Rose Rosenblum Rofey Grandmother, Celia Deitchman Mike Rosenbloom Lisa Ungar Mother, Fannie Simon By saving “Labels for Education” Father, Norman Father, Morris Kaminetsky from specially-marked Campbell’s Mel Zuckerman Bernyce & Donald Simon products, CAI’s Preschool/Kindergarten Wife, Bobbie Francine Levin Sam Wolsky Judy Jurkowitz receives free educational equipment! Please Sister, Rachel Shalansky Henrietta Litvinovskaye drop your saved labels in the marked Bernard Simon Vladimir Shames container in the administrative office lobby. AND You Sylvia Marcus Yanina Shames Yvonne Goldstein In honor of: can register your Safeway & Fry’s customer loyalty cards Bess Oseran Chloe Morris’s birthday online at www.elabelsforeducation.com and every eligible Joyce Sattinger Colton Zuckerman’s birthday General contributions: Enid & Mel Zuckerman purchase made using your Shopper Card will earn one point Emanuel Furst for our Preschool/Kindergarten!

Young Adult / College Outreach Program Throughout the year, the absence of many of our young adults is readily apparent to the Synagogue and to you, the families whose children are away from home. All too often our college-age young adults feel cut off from the Synagogue which played such an important part in their younger years. We want to keep that Synagogue connection with your children. Please help us update our list of young adults who are in college or others who would enjoy hearing from us. We ask those who would like their children to receive both regular and e-mail communications to complete and return the form below to: Congregation Anshei Israel, Young Adult/College Outreach Program, 5550 E. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85711

Congregation Anshei Israel’s Young Adult / College Outreach Program

Name(s)______Address______City______ST______Zip______E-mail______College Name______

www.caiaz.org Kolenu November - December 2012 — Heshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5773 Page 15 Congregation Anshei Israel Nonprofit Organization 5550 East Fifth Street U.S. POSTAGE Tucson, AZ 85711 PAID www.caiaz.org Permit No. 333 Address Service Requested Tucson, Arizona

PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENTS WOMEN’S LEAGUE Madeline Friedman Dan Asia PRESIDENT David Ben-Asher Evelyn Sigafus IMMEDIATE Ron Gray PAST PRESIDENT MEN’S CLUB Leonard Joffe Vicki Pepper PRESIDENT Daniel Karsch Mark Levine VICE PRESIDENTS Ronald Kolker Richard Fink Sandi Levkowitz Dan Jurkowitz David Polan Bobby Present SECRETARY/ Ronald Sandler TREASURER Steven Shenitzer Paul Kahn Esther Sherberg PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL CHAIR Phil Bregman Save the Date BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jami Gan Tedd Goldfinger Marc Goldsen Jonathan Green Shelley Heyman Allen Langer Katherine Leonard Ron Meyerson Dawn Moriarty Evelyn Sigafus CHICOS Keith Singer LANDSCAPING & YARD WORK LIFE TRUSTEES John Gellman 617-4848 Jane Kivel Steve Spitzer Charles Whitehill • CUTTING • TRIMMING HONORARY • PLANTING • PRUNING TRUSTEES • IRRIGATION • CLEAN-UP Alice & Paul Baker Enid & Mel Zuckerman CAI Member Jerry Small, Owner

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