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September/October/November/December 2016 Elul/Tishrei/Cheshvan/Kislev 5776/5777 Fall Newsletter

PRESIDENT DAVE PHILIPS’ MESSAGE RABBI MITCH LEVINE’S MESSAGE

Change is coming, in just a few short months. When the Baal Shem felt a need to pray We don’t know yet what that change will look in earnest, he would go to a certain place in like or how it will unfold, but we know it will the woods, light a special fire and meditate happen. Presidential politics in the LAPID? in prayer, and his prayer would be successful. Nope, not this time, I’m referring to our When a generation later the Maggid of Strategic Planning initiative and the exciting Meseritz was faced with the identical need, changes that it will bring. he would go to the same place in the woods and say “We no longer know how to light the In case we haven’t met, I’m the new president special fire, but we can still say the prayer” of our Congregation, as of the Annual Meeting – and he too succeeded. A generation later, held last June which many of you attended. Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sassov desired to If you see me around, please introduce repeat this service. He went into the woods and said “We can no longer yourself. I do want to meet you. At the Annual Meeting, I spoke about light the fire, nor do we know the secret words of the prayer, be we my goal of putting our shul on a sustainable path so that its existence do know the place in the woods to which it all belongs” and even that as a source of spiritual nourishment and community connections is was successful. But when another generation had passed and Rabbi assured for generations to come. Congregation Agudas Achim has a rich Israel of Rishin felt called upon to perform this service, he said “We no history spanning an amazing 135 years! During the last two decades, our longer know how to light the fire, we cannot speak the prayer, we do congregation has made bold changes to maintain our relevancy. Together, not even know the place, but we can tell the story of how it was done.” let’s map out the next phase of our journey to ensure continued growth of both membership and participation. The German–Israeli scholar Gershom Scholem commented on this story that it may be read in two radically different ways. From one We don’t know yet what changes will be recommended as a result of perspective it represents spiritual decay, which is to say that each this ongoing work. A diverse group of 25 Agudas members are hard generation loses a little bit more until there is nothing left. But from at work, divided into the four task forces of our Strategic Planning another point of view, the story symbolizes the powerful transformation initiative: mission/vision, education, finances and leadership. Fully 90 of the mystical tradition into the tale itself, ready to break out again Agudas members attended the aforementioned Annual Meeting to in a fresh blossoming of Jewish spirituality. learn more about this important work, to provide valuable input to the process, and to enjoy wine and gourmet kosher cheese. (An Agudas Many of us face Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur services with the event wouldn’t truly be an Agudas event if it didn’t include great food, predicament of the storyteller. We have a sense that our forbearers with the exception of fast days, of course!) understood and were moved by a liturgy with which we struggle to relate. We soldier on, hoping to receive credit for the effort even if the Agudas is doing pretty well nowadays, especially in comparison to goal of really “getting it” remains elusive. We can still find the “place,” many other shuls in this day and age. New families are joining, and our synagogue. We may recognize the tunes of the mysterious membership engagement is growing. We seem to be the shul of choice prayers, but what should it really be all about? How do we embrace for many young families. It’s heartwarming to see the number of young the experience and count it as successful? children on the bima during Adon Olam on most Shabbat mornings. And while we do have a projected budget deficit, it is smaller than many Asking these questions and acknowledging these gaps is the first other shuls (as a percentage of the annual budget) and with your help we step. Certainly rabbis can provide support and synagogues can hope to eliminate it in the coming year. There is definitely a buzz around be places of reflection, but ultimately it is of our unique selves shul, and around town, about the community that we are building at from whom we must demand our unique answers. Each of us has Agudas Achim. If you haven’t been to a program or a Shabbat morning a Jewish story to tell. Each of us possesses spirituality ready to service in a while, I encourage you to come by and see what I’m break out of that story and to freshly blossom. talking about. B’vracha (with blessings), For our recent success we can thank our recent presidents, dedicated Rabbi Mitch Levine volunteers, esteemed Rabbi and premier professional staff. (By the way, speaking of our staff, please congratulate Ari Goldberg when you see him on his promotion to Executive Director – a well-deserved recognition of his contributions to our synagogue over the last several years!) (continued on page 13)

1 Congregation Agudas Achim is a traditional, egalitarian synagogue EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Agudas Achim proudly proclaims that we are a warm, close-knit and friendly community, SYNAGOGUE DIRECTORY welcoming all those who appear before us. But in today’s environment, in which there is so much strife and discord in the world, as The following staff may be reached by calling 614-237-2747 andentering well as so many acts of senseless violence, the appropriate extension number, or by email listed below each name. creating and maintaining that sense of warmth while maintaining our personal safety can be Rabbi Mitchell Levine, ext. 12 challenging. [email protected] Initially one might assume that providing more visible and stricter Ari Goldberg, Executive Director, ext. 11 security (both to the physical space and through procedures) [email protected] may detract from our core value of providing a warm welcoming environment in which everyone will feel comfortable. Bobbie Shkolnik, Synagogue Events Coordinator, ext. 22 [email protected] We are fortunate to have the Bexley Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Officers who we hire to provide security on the High Holidays Naomi Kurland, Senior Management Coordinator, ext. 17 and for significant events. Not only do they protect and serve, but [email protected] are also excellent representatives of the law enforcement committee through their affable nature. Ron Rudolph, Engagement Manager, ext. 16 [email protected] However we are protected not just by those in uniform and who wear a badge, but very truly by each other. Congregants and community Beverly Ward, Office Manager,ext. 14 members play a crucial role in helping to ensure the safety of our [email protected] synagogue. The adage of “If you see something, say something” OFFICERS holds very true. Each person can also help us by… David Philips...... President • Reporting anything that looks out-of-place or is missing. Eugenia Erlij...... Vice President • Volunteering to serve as ushers and greeters, being welcoming Sue Hodge...... Vice President to all who come to the shul and also being another set of eyes Joseph Powell...... Treasurer and ears regarding what is going on in and around the building. Mindy Worly...... Secretary • Caring about this issue, and letting people know that you do. Bruce Soll...... Chairman of the Board • Enjoying our synagogue to its fullest -- but remembering to be Leslie Wexner...... Honorary Vice Chairman of the Board alert and to think about security while doing so. Kenny Steinman...... Immediate Past President There is no one way to determine the right balance that enables a synagogue to be warm and welcoming, while simultaneously being BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT...... Jeff Weisman secure. There are a host of factors to be considered, including location, culture, congregational size, historical experience, perceived/ WOMEN’S GROUP REPRESENTATIVE...... Sarah-Rachel Sribnick actual threat, size and architecture of physical space, financial and CHEVRA KADISHA CHAIR...... Neal Shapiro human resources. As a synagogue, we also have the responsibility to use Jewish principles to guide our decision making. BOARD OF TRUSTEES We pray for a day when security precautions do not have to be part Russ Abrams Raisa Kaplan Amy Palmer Mick Shapiro of the equation to consider for opening the doors of our synagogue Gary Beckman Janyce Katz Brian Rosichan Jonathan Silberstein to the community. But in the meanwhile we can be heartened that Steve Block Rachel Kleit Josh Ruben Randy Sokol as the Anti-Defamation League notes in its publication, “Can Jewish Laura Einstein Lev Kucherski Julie Saar Allan Zelman Institutions Be Secure and Welcoming at the Same Time?”, enhanced security does not have to come at the expense of an open and David Goodman Gary Lichtenstein Barbara Sanderow welcoming atmosphere. HONORARY TRUSTEES On behalf of our dedicated team of synagogue professionals – Greg Adams Sanford Lichtenstein Steve Schottenstein Naomi Kurland, Bobbie Shkolnik, Robert Sweeney, Beverly Ward Herb Glimcher Larry Ruben Robert Shapiro and Thax Winston – we wish you a year of goodness, sweetness, health and peace in 5777. LIFETIME TRUSTEE B’Shalom, Steven Shkolnik Ari Y. Goldberg

AGUDAS ACHIM’S CORE VALUES Egalitarian – affirming that our members – including women, LGBT Approved by the Board of Trustees – August 18, 2015 members and people with disabilities or limited means – are all able to participate in synagogue life. Agudas Achim aspires to be a traditional, egalitarian, friendly and participatory congregation. Friendly – welcoming each person who first appears before us, whether a traveler at morning minyan, non-Jewish family members, a homeless Traditional – seeking meaning in Jewish tradition, and building on that person at kiddush, etc. We are a warm, close-knit-child-friendly community. tradition to create meaning for ourselves. Our members are inspired by Participatory – engaging members so every member contributes, traditions that connect us with our congregation’s history and with other everyone is needed and everyone feels valued. We recognize our Jews around the world. differences create opportunities for, rather than barriers to participation.

2 WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR HIGH HOLY DAYS AND SUKKOT – 5777

Selichot – Saturday, September 24 Erev Sukkot – Sunday, October 16 Screening of God in the Box...... 8:30 pm Candle Lighting...... 6:31 pm Service...... 10:00 pm Sukkot I – Monday, October 17 Erev Rosh Hashana – Sunday, October 2 Morning Service...... 9:00 am Mincha & Maariv...... 6:45 pm Mini-Minyan...... 10:30 am Candle Lighting...... 6:52 pm Candle Lighting...... Not before 7:31 pm from pre-existing flame Rosh Hashana I – Monday, October 3 Morning Service...... 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Sukkot II – Tuesday, October 18 Mini-Minyan Rosh Hashana Style ...... 10:30 am Morning Service...... 9:00 am Tashlich/Mincha & Maariv ...... 6:00 pm Havdalah...... 7:28 pm at Clifton Bridge in between St. Charles and Nelson Park w/Tifereth Israel Sukkot III (Chol HaMoed) – Wednesday, October 19 Yom Tov Candle Lighting...... Not before 7:45 pm Morning Minyan...... 7:00 am from pre-existing flame Pizza in the Hut...... 5:30 pm

Rosh Hashana II – Tuesday, October 4 Sukkot IV (Chol HaMoed) – Thursday, October 20 Morning Service...... 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Morning Minyan...... 7:00 am Havdalah...... 7:49 pm Sukkot V (Chol HaMoed) – Friday, October 21 Tzom [Fast of] Gedaliah – Wednesday, October 5 Morning Minyan...... 7:00 am Morning Minyan...... 7:00 am Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv/Dinner in the Sukkah...... 6:00 pm Candle lighting...... 6:24 pm Shabbat Shuvah – Friday, October 7 Candle Lighting...... 6:44 pm Sukkot VI (Shabbat Chol HaMoed) – Saturday, October 22 Saturday, October 8 Morning Service...... 9:00 am Morning Service...... 9:00 am Babysitting...... 10:15 am Babysitting...... 10:15 am Kids’ Activity Room...... 10:15 am Kids’ Activity Room...... 10:15 am Tot Shabbat...... 11:00 am Tot Shabbat...... 11:00 am Sukkah Hop...... 3:00 – 5:00 pm Havdalah...... 7:43 pm Havdalah...... 7:22 pm

Kever Avot – Sunday, October 9...... 10:30 am Hoshanah Rabbah (Beating of the Willows) – at New Agudas Achim Cemetery Sunday, October 23 Morning Minyan/Breakfast...... 8:30 am Kol Nidre – Tuesday, October 11 Candle Lighting...... 6:21 pm Mincha...... 6:30 pm Candle Lighting at Shul...... no later than 6:38 pm Shemini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah – Kol Nidre...... 6:45 pm Monday, October 24 Morning Service...... 9:00 am Yom Kippur – Wednesday, October 12 Yizkor...... 10:30 am (approx.) Morning Service...... 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Chicken Nuggets for Kids...... 5:45 pm Mini-Minyan Yom Kippur Style...... 10:30 am Torah Tour...... 6:00 pm Yizkor...... 12:00 pm (approx.) Maariv/Hakafot...... 6:45 pm Mincha...... 5:00 pm Dinner...... 8:00 pm (approx.) Neilah...... 6:30 pm Candle Lighting...... Not before 7:21 pm Maariv & Shofar Blowing...... 7:37 pm from pre-existing flame

Shabbat – Parashat Ha’azinu – Friday, October 14 Simchat Torah – Tuesday, October 25 Candle Lighting...... 6:34 pm Morning Service...... 9:00 am Havdalah...... 7:18 pm Saturday, October 15 Morning Service...... 9:00 am Babysitting...... 10:15 am Kids’ Activity Room...... 10:15 am Tot Shabbat...... 11:00 am Havdalah...... 7:32 pm

3 HIGH HOLIDAY OVERFLOW PARKING AT BEXLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Our neighbors at the Bexley United Methodist Church have graciously opened their parking lot to us on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings and for Kol Nidre. The parking lot entrance is off of S. Remington Rd., just after East Broad St.Please allow our older and infirm members first opportunity to use the Agudas Achim parking lot.

SUPERVISED CHILDCARE 1st Day of Rosh Hashanah: 9:45 am - Conclusion 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah: 9:45 am - Conclusion Kol Nidre: 6:00 pm - Conclusion Yom Kippur Day: 10:00 am - Conclusion 5:00 pm - Conclusion ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A HIGH HOLIDAY PARKING SPOT! Tired of walking blocks to shul because the parking lot is full? TASHLICH Enter our $10/ticket raffle drawing and you could be the big Monday, October 3 at 6:00 pm winner of a reserved parking spot in a private driveway across the street from the shul! (Roosevelt side) Tashlich, Mincha and Maariv will Tickets may be purchased at the synagogue, Monday through be held together with Tifereth Israel Thursday, 9-5 and Friday, 9-4. Call with a credit card or mail a at the Clifton Bridge in between check and we will put your name in the drawing. You can also St. Charles and Nelson Park. enter on the Agudas Achim website. Checks should be made out to Agudas Achim and mailed to Agudas Achim Sisterhood, 2767 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209. For more information, email [email protected] or call KEVER AVOT SERVICE 614-237-2747.

Sunday, October 9, 10:30 am at the New Agudas Achim Thank you to Eric & Sarah-Rachel Sribnick for generously offering Cemetery, led by Rabbi Mitch Levine. ½ of their driveway for this raffle!

Kever Avot is a brief, dignified service recited at Jewish Raffle sponsored by the Agudas Achim Sisterhood. cemeteries between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in order to fulfill the custom of paying homage to the graves of one’s ancestors at this holy time of the year. Following the service, the rabbi will be available to recite prayers at individual graves at the request of those attending. SELICHOT

Saturday Night, September 24 – Program begins at 8:30 pm, followed by the service at 10:00 pm

God in the Box is a documentary film, which explores the mystery and controversy behind what God looks like and means to us as Americans in the 21st century. It follows filmmaker Nathan Lang and his crew, as they explore the diverse and curious ways we see God, in our mind's eye – through the lens of their amazing Box.

4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS All meetings are on Wednesday nights (except as noted) and start at 7:00 pm unless a mincha/maariv minyan is scheduled, in which case the meeting will start immediately following services. Subject to change.

• September 28 • March 1 ANNUAL MEETING: June 11 • October 26 • March 29 (Sunday; time TBA) • November 30 • April 26 • December 21 • May 24 • January 25

WELCOMING BACK OUR HIGH HOLIDAY HAZZAN, LARRY JOSEFOVITZ Fondly recalling the spirit and warmth of our congregation, Cantor Larry Josefovitz is very happy to return to Agudas Achim to serve as our Hazzan for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. He previously uplifted us on the High Holidays in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Cantor Josefovitz brings vast experience to the bima having served as a full-time Hazzan at Park Synagogue in Cleveland, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, IL and Congregation Beth Israel in Hammond, IN. His cantorial training is from the Belz School of Jewish Music at Yeshiva University, as well as music instruction from the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Cantor Josefovitz has performed at Carnegie Hall and won the Emma Shaver Vocal Competition in Israel.

DINNER IN THE SUKKAH! PLACE YOUR LULAV AND ETROG ORDER TODAY! Friday, October 21 at 6:30 pm

Basic set — $34 Join us for a delicious Shabbat meal Standard set — $45 following Kabbalat Shabbat services Mehudar set — $60 in the chapel at 6:00 pm. Enjoy herb baked chicken, green salad, roasted baby potatoes, Call the shul office at 237-2747 to place roasted seasonal veggies, penne pasta w/roasted veggies and your order by Wednesday, October 5th. marinara sauce, sweet potato fries for the kids and chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies for dessert!

Cost: PIZZA IN THE HUT Members Non-members Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 pm $10/adult $15/adult Sponsored by the Agudas Achim $5/child (10 and under) $8/child (10 and under) Brotherhood $25/family cap

RSVP to Naomi by Oct. 14 to secure your slice! Email RSVPs must be in by October 14. After this date, all costs [email protected] or call 237-2747 ext. 17. will increase by $5, no exceptions! RSVP to Bobbie at Rain or shine! 614-237-2747, ext. 22 or [email protected].

5 B’NAI MITZVAH CO-SPONSOR A KIDDUSH IN ROSA ELAINE FERDELMAN, HONOR OF YOUR BIRTHDAY! daughter of Marina Bergman and This past year, we started a new tradition: once a month Daniel Ferdelman, was called to the we set aside a Shabbat Kiddush for our congregants whose birthdays fall in that month so we can celebrate Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at the Mincha their birthdays as a group. Thanks to your participation, service on September 3. Rosa is a 7th the birthday kiddushes have been a huge success! grader at Bexley Middle School. Rosa will play CESA soccer this fall, and Upcoming birthday kiddush dates: September 24, is planning to be active in the middle October 29, November 19 and December 17. school sports and theater programs. Please call Beverly in the shul She enjoys riding horses, gymnastics and playing softball. office at 614-237-2747 ext. 14 Rosa loves reading, playing a ukulele and being around to become a birthday kiddush family, friends and her pets. Rosa’s mitzvah project deals sponsor for only $36. with cat welfare and fundraising for PAWS. She received We look forward to celebrating her training from Michal Adar. with you! Marina, Dan, Rosa and Dara were pleased to welcome family, friends and members of the community for Rosa’s Bat Mitzvah on September 3.

ROSE HANNAH CLUBOK, daughter of Ken and Laura Clubok, was called to the Torah on September 10, Parashat Shoftim. She is a 7th grader at Bexley Middle School. Rose likes theater, running, art and hanging out with her friends.

Rose is the granddaughter of George & Barbara Harris of Wayland, Massachusetts, and Arthur & Miriam Clubok of Athens, Ohio. She has a younger sister, Sarah. Special thanks to Stephanie Wapner, Yehudit Kanfer and Eran Rosenberg for helping to prepare Rose for her Bat Mitzvah. The family was thrilled to welcome the entire congregation for Shabbat services and Kiddush that followed.

OLIVIA PEYTON BECKMAN, daughter of Gary and Stacy Beckman, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Congregation Agudas Achim. Olivia is a 7th grader at Bexley Middle School. She is active in the school theater programs, enjoys singing and participates in CISV (Children’s International Summer Village). This past summer, Olivia traveled to Grenoble, France, with CISV. Olivia received her Bat Mitzvah training from Stephanie Glass Wapner.

Olivia is the younger sister of Emma Beckman and the granddaughter of Marc & Sherri Solochek and Charlotte Beckman and the late Phillip Beckman.

6 MAZEL TOV! From January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016

To Sara & Zachary Luck on the birth of their son, Shalom. Mazel Tov also to big sister Leora.

To Susie & Geoff Delman on the birth of their son, Eli. Mazel Tov also to big brother Nathan. JEWISH LUNCH CLUB (JLC) To Susan Freeman & Ethan Freeman Nguyen on the Jewish students from Bexley Middle School (7th & 8th Bar Mitzvah of their son and brother, Grant Freeman graders) join together once a month for topical conversation Nguyen. Mazel Tov also to grandmother Mary Freeman. about the Torah portion, Jewish holidays, current events and/or thoughts that are on the students’ minds. To Arthur Kaplan & Jasmine Jade on their wedding. Occasionally they are visited by special guests! During their Mazel Tov also to parents Igor Kaplan & Raisa Pesina; monthly discussions, the students also enjoy pizza and and to Soveta & Leonid Pesin and Galina Kaplan. chips. JLC is facilitated by Stacy Abroms Bandler. Fall 2016 dates are: September 6, October 6, To Ronnie & Julie Feerer on the birth of their granddaughter, November 9 and December 6 Sela Tola. Mazel Tov also to parents Josh & Chelsea Gleis. In order to sustain this program – which provides a kosher lunch and Jewish programming throughout the school year at Bexley To Jason & Talie Block on the birth of their daughter, Audrey. Middle School – we count on your support. Sponsorships are Mazel Tov also to grandparents Steve & Lisa Block and gratefully accepted. You do not need to great-grandfather Hal Block. be a 7th or 8th grade parent/grandparent to sponsor!

To Jane & Ilya Bodner on the birth of their daughter, Miriam. Full JLC sponsorship is $175. Donations in any amount are accepted. Sponsors and donors will be recognized in the Mazel Tov also to big sister, Ariella. weekly synagogue email.

To Joshua Goldwyn & Amy Kogon on the birth of their To sponsor a JLC, email [email protected] son, Noam. Mazel Tov also to big brother Ari. or call Naomi at 614-237-2747 ext. 17.

To Julie, Yoaz, Maya & Shai Saar on the Bat Mitzvah  of their daughter and sister, Ruthie Saar. Mazel Tov Women of Agudas Achim! also to grandparents Lenny Schottenstein and Amos A Little Schmooze...A Little Schmear!

& Yvonne Saar.

To David, Cindy, Austin & Griffin Schnitzer on the Bar Mitzvah of their son and brother, Cooper. Mazel Tov also to grandparents Natalee & Lenny Pearlman, Joyce & Tom  Stern, and Robert Hyman.   To Rabbi Melissa Crespy, Larry & Avi Kaufman on Sunday, September 18, 10:15 am  the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter and sister, Netanya. Calling all ladies! This is your time to get out of the house  Mazel Tov also to grandmother Honey Kaufman. to socialize with other Sisterhood women. Come and kibbitz over coffee and bagels. To Brett, Katie, Dylan & Ian Kaufman on the Bar Mitzvah  So we know how many bagels to order, of their son and brother, Grant Kaufman. Mazel Tov also  please RSVP by Wednesday, September 14 to to grandparents Terri & Gary Schottenstein and Michael &  [email protected]. Arlene Weiss, and great-grandmother Frankie Schottenstein.  If you can, please come at 9:30 am to help make a Minyan.  Future Dates: October 30 and November 20     7   

 YAHRZEITS OBSERVER DATE DECEASED Nelli Saltsman 9/18 David Tsyboulsky SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Edward Stan 9/20 Max Stan During the week, evening services are scheduled only when it Betya Gizunterman 9/21 Slava Slobodkina coincides with a Yahrzeit on which a synagogue member has Elaine Goodman 9/23 Richard Goldstein requested that they would like a Minyan to recite Mourner’s Larry Berlin 9/24 Anne Berlin Kaddish for their loved one. This approach honors the correct Yahrzeit dates while affording members the opportunity to Grigoriy Katon 9/24 Yakov Katon attend Minyan specifically when their presence is most crucial Sulamif Katon 9/24 Yakov Katon to enable a fellow community member to recite the Mourner’s Janyce Katz 9/24 Louis Katz Kaddish. Observers would attend Minyan the evening prior to the Yahrzeit dates listed below (following the Jewish lunar Lois Tyler 9/24 Sylvia Mellman calendar) and/or on the morning of the Yahrzeit. Please note Herbert L. Solomon 9/24 Evelyn Solomon that this list reflects only yahrzeits for parents, spouses, Helena Schlam 9/25 Bella Frenkil children and siblings. The dates for evening Yahrzeit minyans are sent out weekly via email and included in the weekly Lois Tyler 9/25 David Mellman Shabbat Bulletin distributed in shul. Nikolay Grebelsky 9/26 Polina Grebelsky Susan Kanter 9/26 Stanley Hohenstein If you have any questions, please call Beverly at the synagogue office at 614-237-2747 ext. 14. Elsa Fischman 9/26 Isaac Kans Syd Lifshin 9/27 Adele Lifshin Bettie Mathless 9/27 Gene Mathless OBSERVER DATE DECEASED Barbara Miller 9/29 David Larman Rita Waitzman 9/3 Charlotte Frank Julie Saar 9/29 Melvin Schottenstein Patty Glimcher 9/3 Sam Sherman Joel Cohen 9/30 Norman Cohen Dina Dashkovsky 9/4 Iolel Shirin Sheila Shapiro 9/30 Leonard Zimmerman Philip Solomon 9/4 Edwin Solomon Marilyn Berliner 10/2 Moe Becker Susan Zelman 9/4 Ruth Tave Lillian Grossman 10/2 Bea Grossman Marilyn Berliner 9/5 Frieda Becker Stacy Beckman 10/2 Deborah Renee Napier Max Friedman 9/5 Samuel Grundstein Michael Weiss 10/3 Estelle Weiss Annette Schwartz 9/5 Sadie Morgan Marty Adler 10/4 Hedwig Adler Reva Haberman 9/8 Tony Haberman Jerry Edelman 10/4 Ralph Edelman Leo Fedner 9/10 Zachary Fedner Annette Molar 10/5 Bess Arkin Steven Keller 9/10 Jacob Keller Abigail Wexner 10/5 Yehuda Koppel Dorothy Goldin 9/11 Edward Goldin Ira Kane 10/6 Herman Kane Robert Knable 9/11 Bess Knable Janyce Katz 10/7 Ida Katz Mara Dashkovsky 9/11 Lev Kuperman Dorothy Waitzman 10/7 Minnie Waitzman Betya Gizunterman 9/11 Shepsel Slobodkin Norma Wells 10/9 Yetta Minkin Diane Bornstein 9/13 Sylvia Lieberman Kathy Worly 10/9 Phillip Tolkan Arlene Weiss 9/13 Max Markman Allan Zelman 10/10 Eva Zelman Rosalie Schottenstein 9/13 David Miller Donald Garlikov 10/11 Cecelia Garlikov Renia Schwartz 9/13 Jacob Scharf Neal Barkan 10/12 William Barkan Joanne Aubrey 9/13 Frances Solomon Max Friedman 10/13 Sanford Grundstein Marvin Zuravsky 9/14 Jerome Zuravsky Vladimir Aronov 10/14 Maria Aronova Leo Fedner 9/16 Jane Fedner Ike Cohen 10/14 Harry Cohen Leslie Wexner 9/16 Harry Wexner Anna Tashayev 10/14 Galina Tashayev Susan Wexner 9/16 Harry Wexner Michael Schlonsky 10/16 Joseph Schlonsky Hope Katz 9/18 Nathan Katz Victor Krupman 10/17 Joel Krupman

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Tom Saltsman 10/17 Rachel Saltsman Max Friedman 11/10 Marjorie Friedman Rhoda Zuravsky 10/17 Rose Sherwin Lee Hornstein 11/10 Bertram Hornstein Masya Shnayder 10/18 Bassya Iosilevskaya Lois Tyler 11/10 Richard Mellman Lawrence Gaba 10/19 Howard Gaba Marty Adler 11/11 Albert Adler Karen Sherman 10/19 Anne Kallman David Greenberg 11/11 Louis Greenberg Arlene Weiss 10/21 Caroline Markman David Charlowe 11/12 Jules Charlowe Ida Gordon 10/22 Anne Gatoff Bobbie Shkolnik 11/12 Ruth Saidleman Danielle Zouela 10/23 Mourad Douek Robert Shapiro 11/12 Sara Shapiro Barbara Miller 10/23 Shirley Larman Marcia Goldstein 11/13 Mildred Goldstein Charlotte Beckman 10/24 Mary Katz Marcia Hershfield 11/13 Betty Ziskind Debora Kane 10/24 Harold Kayne Ellen Siegel Pollack 11/13 Betty Ziskind Brenda Davidorf 10/24 Louis Schilling Bettie Mathless 11/14 Meyer Goldfarb Kathy Worly 10/26 Susan Landon Victor Krupman 11/14 Bill Krupman Sylvia Mellman 10/26 Louis Shapiro Linda Klayman 11/15 Bertha Bornstein Benjamin Braun 10/27 John Braun Richard Bornstein 11/15 Bertha Bornstein Janis Mathless 10/27 Norman Mathless Shaaron Fisher 11/15 Louis Greenberg Alison Rose 10/27 Myna Rose Lynn Endich 11/16 Benjamin Levine Herbert Wolman 10/28 Rose Wolman Marilyn Knable 11/16 Gwen Schwartz Allan Zelman 10/28 Maxwell Zelman Garry Beim 11/17 Bettye Beim Michael Dworkin 10/29 Katherine Dworkin Steve Shkolnik 11/18 Fagel Shkolnik Svetlana Mereminskaya 10/29 Aleksey Mereminskiy Shaaron Fisher 11/19 Anne Eiseman Alan Berliner 10/30 Israel Berliner Susan Hodge 11/19 Philip Hodge Lotte Berliner 10/30 Israel Berliner Leslie Wexner 11/19 Bella Wexner Beverly Ward 10/30 Anne Brounstein Susan Wexner 11/19 Bella Wexner Robert Schwartz 10/30 Joseph Schwartz Leo Dworkin 11/21 Gertrude Dworkin Annette Schwartz 10/30 Joseph Schwartz Robert Hershfield 11/21 Leah Hershfield Mark Landon 10/31 Howard Landon Nancy Meyer 11/21 Herbert Shook Minna Shifman 10/31 Abram Pluzny Elizabeth Tredler 11/21 Solomon Tredler Suzanne Schneiderman 10/31 Harry Shatsky Hal Leiner 11/23 Morris Leiner Reva Haberman 10/31 Joseph Weisenberg Julie Zox 11/24 Edward Pailet Alfred Friedman 11/4 Jeanette Friedman Rosalie Schottenstein 11/24 Libbie Schottenstein Barry Liss 11/4 Sidney Liss Miriam Yenkin 11/24 Libbie Schottenstein Fay Ruben 11/4 Sidney Liss Alfred Tibor 11/25 Andrew Tibor Harley Greene 11/5 Ted Greene Sheila Shapiro 11/25 Mary Zimmerman Naomi Litchman 11/5 Jordan Taxon Samuel Baker 11/26 Herschel Baker Kalman Dworkin 11/6 Maxine Dworkin Theresa Bornstein 11/26 Charles Frankel Morris Prayzer 11/6 Esther Prayzer Harlan Schottenstein 11/26 Bernard Schottenstein Joy Soll 11/7 Samuel Blumstein Rosalie Schottenstein 11/26 Bernard Schottenstein Paul Oppenheimer 11/7 Jodi Oppenheimer Miriam Yenkin 11/26 Bernard Schottenstein Eileen Oppenheimer 11/7 Jodi Oppenheimer Cindy Ebner 11/27 Murray Ebner Allan Weiss 11/7 Ruth Weiss Bruce Soll 11/28 Sam Soll Gary Beckman 11/9 Phillip Beckman Jonathan Stern 11/29 Herbert Stern Charlotte Beckman 11/9 Phillip Beckman PJ Maybruck 12/1 Arthur Knopp

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Ida Trostyanetsky 12/1 Zinaida Pakina Bernard Yenkin 12/24 Eleanore Yenkin Michael Weiss 12/3 Robert Weiss Yetta Worly 12/25 Ella Feinberg Stephanie Wapner 12/5 David Glass Marilyn Levenson 12/25 George Molar Shaaron Fisher 12/5 Michael Greenberg Annette Molar 12/25 George Molar Ike Cohen 12/5 Lee Cohen Dorothy Son 12/26 Jennie Garb Helene Lehv 12/5 Mary Spitz Manfred Maier 12/26 Bertha Maier Meri Likhacheva 12/5 Lev Stolpner Jerilyn Wolman 12/27 Florence Lazear Mikhail Stolpner 12/5 Lev Stolpner Barbara Sanderow 12/27 Louis Tannebaum Helene Lehv 12/7 Henry Spitz Hope Katz 12/29 Rita Dorran Michele Bernstein 12/7 Alan Wolf Alan Levine 12/30 Norman Levine Alice Kramer 12/8 George Bear Frances Weiner 12/30 David Marmor Ron Rudolph 12/8 Mary Diamond Leo Dworkin 12/30 Rose Slobasky Alvin Kauffman 12/8 Mary Lou Kauffman Lynn Endich 12/31 Joyce Levine Herbert Minkin 12/8 Alvin Minkin Alan Levine 12/31 Joyce Levine Melissa Crespy 12/10 Jonathan Crespy Arkadiy Spivakov 12/31 Broha Spivakov Jeff Kaplan 12/10 Karen Kaplan-Drerup Dorothy Son 12/10 Sam Son Sandra Garrett 12/10 Max Tennebaum Ronald Weisman 12/10 Freida Weisman Bruce Soll 12/12 Paula Soll Yosef Zylberberg 12/12 Moshe Zylberberg Fay Ruben 12/13 Alvin Ruben Diane Glimcher 12/13 Charles Weinstein Marc Schechter 12/15 Sidney Kaplan Goldie Shabad 12/16 Zygmund Shabad Joan Waldman 12/16 Susan Weinberg Sherie Silverman 12/18 Sadie Alper Elinor Shook 12/18 Sara Marks AGUDAS ACHIM Davyd Paleyev 12/18 Isaak Paleyev Gail Schwartz 12/18 Samuel Schwartz MOURNS THE PASSING Philip Solomon 12/18 Mildred Solomon OF OUR MEMBERS: Marilyn Atlas 12/19 Malka Atlas (January 1-June 30, 2016) Alfred Friedman 12/19 Marcia Friedman Mitchell Schwartz 12/19 Jerome Schwartz Sidney Miller Jerilyn Wolman 12/20 Benson Wolman Mara Liderman Herbert Wolman 12/20 Benson Wolman Florence Goldman Naomi Litchman 12/21 Andrew Litchman Fay Ruben 12/22 Louis Rosenstein Lidiya Fedner Melissa Crespy 12/23 Maxine Crespy Joyce Garver Keller Herbert L. Solomon 12/23 Edith Ilan Arthur Pollack Alberto Fischman 12/24 Gustavo Fischman Elsa Fischman 12/24 Gustavo Fischman Elliott Feldman Anna Frankel 12/24 Rosemary Townsend

10 All are welcome Boys to join this Night fun group! Out with the

WEDNESDAY November 2, 2016 6:00 PM BOOK CLUB Join in our lively book discussions! HONORING Everyone is invited to join with the Agudas Achim LEV KUCHERSKI Book Club at 1:00 pm. On Tuesdays, participants will discuss: MARK SCHIFF • September 13 – Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly OPENING ACT FOR JERRY SEINFELD • No Book Club in October due to Jewish holidays • November 15 – Shylock is My Name by Howard Jacobson • December 13 – Title to be announced For more information about the Book Club, call Helena Schlam at 614-267-9516 or email [email protected]. Celebrating our 40th Year!

BOYS NIGHT OUT COMES ONLY ONCE A YEAR. CALL BOBBIE SHKOLNIK FOR MORE INFORMATION: (614) 237-2747, EXT. 22.

JOIN THE WOODCHOPPERS On Shabbat afternoons, congregants meet at Agudas Achim for Woodchoppers Talmud Study. Why is it called Woodchoppers?

“Among religious Jews, Talmudic scholars are regarded with the same awe and respect with which secular society regards Nobel laureates. Yet throughout Jewish history, study of the Mishna and Talmud was hardly restricted to an intellectual elite. An old book saved from the millions burned by the Nazis, and now housed at the YIVO library in New York, bears the stamp THE SOCIETY OF WOODCHOPPERS FOR THE STUDY OF MISHNA IN BERDITCHEV. That the men who chopped wood in Berditchev, an arduous job that required no literacy, met regularly to study Jewish law demonstrates the ongoing pervasiveness of study of the Oral Law in the Jewish community.” – Joseph Telushkin

Knowledge of Hebrew/Aramaic is not required and new participants are always welcome to join. Woodchoppers is on hiatus during September and October and will resume November 5. Call the synagogue office for specific meeting times and feel free to speak with Rabbi Levine if you have any questions.

11 RABBI Rabbi Mitch’s BREAKFAST MITCH’S CLUB BREAKFAST CLUB 9:00-10 am – The September 24th session of Rabbi Mitch’s Breakfast Club will focus on how we can continue to build up a Shabbat Community at Agudas Achim in a way that involves individuals at different entry points. Regular Agudas Achim services will commence at 10 am.

Future Dates: November 19 and December 17.

SONIA & SAUL SCHOTTENSTEIN SCRIP PROGRAM Do you know someone who is Jewish and confronted by hunger, illness, or financial crisis? “Sonia and Saul Cards” are emergency vouchers provided through the Columbus Jewish Foundation for food, gasoline, or prescription medicine and are redeemable at all local Kroger stores. If you or someone you know is in need of a Sonia and Saul Card, please contact Rabbi Levine at [email protected].

LUNCH W/THE RABBI The session begins at 11:45 am with lunch, followed by the Employee Benefits Payroll HR Support conversation with Rabbi Levine, noon to 1:00 pm. Although there is no charge for Lunch w/the Rabbi, RSVPs 6135 Memorial Drive, Suite 103, Dublin, Ohio 43017 are required. Contact Bobbie at 614-237-2747 ext. 22 or [email protected]. 614.389.5755 Fall 2016 Date: November 16

Thank you to Bob Schottenstein & Jeri Block for hosting our Above and Beyond. November session. That’s what we do! Sponsorships are available.

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12 September November 6 Hebrew School begins at AA & CJDS 5 The Shabbat Experience 11 First day of Religious School (all grades (Shabbat at Your Shul) at Temple Israel) & Preschool class 8 Election Day – No Hebrew School at Agudas Achim October 13 Preschool class 2 Erev Rosh Hashanah – No Religious School 22/23 Thanksgiving Break – No Hebrew School 4/5 Rosh Hashanah – No Hebrew School 27 Thanksgiving Break – No Religious School 11/12 Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur – No Hebrew School 18 Sukkot – No Hebrew School December 23 Preschool class 4 Preschool class 25 Simchat Torah – No Hebrew School 18-31 Winter Break – No Religious/Hebrew School

The Shabbat Experience: “Shabbat at Your Shul” The Shabbat Experience is a monthly program for 1st-5th graders led by experienced Jewish educators. Topics include Israel, Shabbat, holidays and more! Activities range MINI-MINYAN from trivia, scavenger hunts and games to stories and yoga! Mini-Minyan is a fun-filled Shabbat (and holiday) experience. Participants sing, pray and learn together – including dancing, Fall dates: learning sign language, parachute fun, and more! Geared November 5 and December 3 towards children kindergarten-age and under with an The morning begins at 10:00 am with snacks and schmoozing, accompanying adult, led by Rayna Weiner, an accomplished followed by the program from 10:30-11:30 am. At 11:30, music therapist. Snacks are provided for the kids. we join the congregation in the sanctuary for Adon Olam. Mini-Minyan is held at 10:30 am in Room 204. A kiddush luncheon always follows services!

Upcoming Dates: 10/17 (special Sukkot session), 11/5, For more information, contact Naomi at 12/3, 1/7, 2/11, 3/4 & 4/1 [email protected] or call 614-237-2747 ext. 17.

(Letter from the President, continued from page 1) But the world is not what it was 135 years ago. Who among us hasn’t • How will we create new and enhanced educational opportunities heard of shuls that are struggling, closing or merging? American culture for our youth and adult members? is evolving in ways that are challenging the old model of religious • How can we develop an effective leadership pipeline? institutions, and we must step up in order to survive and thrive. We have challenges and opportunities before us that we cannot ignore, These are difficult questions, but many of your fellow congregation for example: members are hard at work developing some answers. The Spring edition of the LAPID newsletter will contain some of these answers. • How can we build on our shul’s culture and traditions to create a In the meantime, let me know how you’d like to participate! focus that galvanizes our members and the community, making Agudas Achim a destination worth seeking out for all? And above all else, let me be among the first to wish you an early Chag Sameach and Shanah Tovah. • How can we utilize our facilities and available resources effectively so that we are making the most of our members’ dues and donations?

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Parashat Re’eh Rosh Chodesh Elul Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Rosa Ferdelman Candle Lighting Bat Mitzvah (Mincha) Morning Minyan 7:00 am 7:42 pm Havdalah 8:40 pm

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Morning Minyan 7:00 am Rose Clubok Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Jewish Lunch Club at Bexley Middle School Babysitting 10:15 am Shul Office Closed First Day Hebrew Morning Minyan 7:00 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am School 4:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 7:30 pm Havdalah 8:29 pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Parashat Ki Teitzei Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Babysitting 10:15 am First day of TRS & Preschool Class Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 7:19 pm Havdalah 8:17 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Parashat Ki Tavo September Birthday Kiddush Breakfast w/the Rabbi 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Religious School 9:30 am Havdalah 8:05 pm Sisterhood Schmooze Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Pre-Selichot Program 8:30 pm n’ Schmear 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm Mahj 6:30 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 7:07 pm Selichot Service 10:00 pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 1

Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Board of Trustees Morning Minyan 7:00 am Religious School 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm meeting 7:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 6:56 pm September 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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Morning Parashat Nitzavim Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Religious School 9:30 am Babysitting 10:15 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Sisterhood Schmooze n’ Schmear 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Havdalah 7:54 pm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rosh Hashanah I Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Parashat Vayelech Kids’ Service 10:30 am Erev Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Shuva Tashlich/Mincha/Maariv Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am @ Clifton Bridge 6:00 pm Rosh Hashanah II No Religious School No Hebrew School Babysitting 10:15 am Candle Lighting not Morning Minyan 7:00 am Mincha/Maariv 6:45 pm before 7:45 pm from Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Tzom Gedaliah Jewish Lunch Club at Morning Minyan 7:00 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Candle Lighting 6:52 pm a pre-existing flame Havdalah 7:49 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Bexley Middle School Candle Lighting 6:44 pm Havdalah 7:43 pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Parashat Ha’azinu Morning Minyan 7:00 am Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am No Hebrew School Kids’ Service 10:30 am Babysitting 10:15 am Religious School 9:30 am Mincha 6:30 pm Mincha 5:00 pm Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Kever Avot 10:30 am Candle Lighting no later Neilah 6:30 pm Havdalah 7:32 pm at New Agudas Achim than 6:38 pm Maariv & Shofar blowing Morning Minyan 7:00 am Brotherhood OSU Cemetery Morning Minyan 7:00 am Kol Nidre 6:45 pm 7:37 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 6:34 pm game night 8:00 pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Sukkot VI (Chol Hamoed) Sukkot V Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Sukkot I Sukkot III (Chol Hamoed) Erev Sukkot Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Sukkot II (Chol Hamoed) Morning Minyan 7:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Mini-Minyan 10:30 am No Hebrew School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Sukkot IV Candle Lighting 6:24 pm Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Religious School 9:30 am Candle Lighting not Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Pizza in the Hut (Chol Hamoed) Davening & Dinner in Sukkah Hop 3:00-5:00 pm Candle Lighting 6:31 pm before 7:31 pm Havdalah 7:28 pm 5:30 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am the Sukkah 6:00 pm Havdalah 7:22 pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Shemini Atzeret Parashat Bereishit Hoshanah Rabbah Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Morning Minyan & Yizkor 10:30 am (appox.) October Birthday Kiddush Breakfast 8:30 am Torah Tour 5:45 pm Simchat Torah Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Religious School & Maariv/Hakafot 6:45 pm No Hebrew School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Preschool Class 9:30 am Candle Lighting not Yom Tov Service 9:00 am Board of Trustees Morning Minyan 7:00 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Candle Lighting 6:21 pm before 7:21 pm Havdalah 7:18 pm meeting 7:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 6:15 pm Havdalah 7:13 pm November 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Parashat Noach Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am The Shabbat Experience 10:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Boys Night Out Morning Minyan 7:00 am Woodchoppers 6:00 pm Hebrew School 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 6:06 pm Havdalah 7:05 pm

Daylight 6 7 8 9 10 Veterans Day 11 12 Saving Time Parashat Lech Lecha RLDC “Graduate Shabbat” in Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am conjunction w/614 Shabbat Religious School 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 5:00 pm Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Woodchoppers 4:45 pm Brotherhood Meeting What Did I Just Pray? Morning Minyan 7:00 am Jewish Lunch Club at 614 Shabbat Friday 10:15 am 7:00 pm No Hebrew School Bexley Middle School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Night Dinner 6:00 pm Havdalah 5:59 pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Parashat Vayera November Birthday Kiddush Breakfast w/the Rabbi 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am What Did I Just Pray? Morning Minyan 7:00 am Lunch w/the Rabbi Morning Minyan 7:00 am Woodchoppers 4:45 pm Religious School 9:30 am 7:00 pm Hebrew School 4:00 pm 11:45 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:54 pm Havdalah 5:53 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Morning Minyan 9:30 am Religious School 9:30 am Thanksgiving Day Sisterhood Schmooze Parashat Chaye Sara n’ Schmear 10:15 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Brotherhood Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Shul office closed Babysitting 10:15 am Minyannaires Chinese What Did I Just Pray? Dinner 5:30 pm 7:00 pm No Hebrew School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Shul office closed Candle Lighting 4:50 pm Havdalah 5:50 pm 27 28 29 30 1 2 3

Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am What Did I Just Pray? Board of Trustees No Religious School Morning Minyan 7:00 am 7:00 pm meeting 7:00 pm December 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Parashat Toldot Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am The Shabbat Experience 10:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Woodchoppers 4:45 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:48 pm Havdalah 5:48 pm

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Parashat Vayetzei Brotherhood Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Jewish Lunch Club at Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Religious School & Bexley Middle School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Woodchoppers 4:45 pm Preschool Class 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:48 pm Havdalah 5:48 pm

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Parashat Vayishlach December Birthday Kiddush Breakfast w/the Rabbi 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Tot Shabbat 11:00 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Woodchoppers 4:45 pm Religious School 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Hebrew School 4:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:50 pm Havdalah 5:50 pm

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Parashat Vayeshev Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Babysitting 10:15 am Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Board of Trustees Morning Minyan 7:00 am Havdalah 5:54 pm No Religious School Morning Minyan 7:00 am No Hebrew School Meeting 7:00 pm Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:53 pm Hanukkah Movie Night 6:15 pm

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3rd Day Chanukah 6th Day Chanukah 7th Day Chanukah 1st Day Chanukah 2nd Day Chanukah Morning Minyan 7:00 am 4th Day Chanukah 5th Day Chanukah Morning Minyan 7:00 am Parashat Miketz Morning Minyan 9:30 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am No Hebrew School Morning Minyan 7:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 am Candle Lighting 4:58 pm Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 am No Religious School Shul office closed Shul office closed Shul office closed Shul office closed Shul office closed Havdalah 5:59 pm THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! CONTRIBUTIONS FROM JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2016 Donations to the synagogue are welcome year-round, with a minimum contribution of $10, which is tax-deductible. Congregation Agudas Achim gratefully acknowledges the following contributors who have donated in memory of, in honor or appreciation of a family member or friend. Contributions are also printed weekly in the Shabbat bulletin that is distributed at services. Donations were made to these funds: Synagogue, Rabbi’s Discretionary, Kiddush, Youth Program, Bruce Siegel Education, Cemetery, Stein Memorial Library, Minyan Breakfast, Eleanore Yenkin Ruach, Sara & Harry Schwartz Cultural, and the Harry Maybruck & Howard Sanderow Candy.

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