June 2005, lyarlSivan 5765 Vol. 52, No. 12 ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH CELEBRATION JUNE 17

lan to be awed, inspired, and uplifted! After W ith the invaluable assistance and dedication of con­ Palmost two years of study, a group of dedicated gregant Ken Stern, the class began with basic letter adult congregants will be celebrating their B' nai recognition. Now, students can read the prayers and Mitzvah ceremony on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. They will chant their portions of Torah! be leading the service, reading Torah, sponsoring a special Oneg Shabbat, and giving all of us a reason to So, who are these courageous and devoted students?: celebrate. This is truly a sacred moment this group Barbara Adler (in absentia) journeyed together through a spiritual venture and Kamallee Carney through Hebrew and Jewish studies. Carol Dresner Robert Godshall To prepare, students in the class met with Rabbi Karyn Katz Werber on Sunday mornings. They began their Shelley Kaye studies by learning about the prayer book. Rabbi Elaine Neumann Werber and the class discussed the order, meaning, Teri Segal and history of the prayers in the Shabbat service. Rita Weinberg They also studied Jewish texts, ethics, and current Dorothy Wortham issues and learned about the holidays. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the class is their Please support them and rejoice with them on Friday, Hebrew proficiency. Most of the students in the class June 17. You'll be glad you did. See photos of the had little or no Hebrew experience when they began. class members on page 13 of this issue.

FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY

ast month I had Together with Steve and Jeannine L the pleasure of Marks, Dora crowded into the mass accompanying my wife on a of people ready to run 26.2 miles to journey of a lifetime. We traveled prove something to themselves. I, to Cincinnati so that she could the supportive person that I am, was Religious School...... 8-11 fulfill one of her life goals that ready to meet them (in my car) at she never realized was one until mile 12 and 19 and at the fmish Adult B'nai Mitzvah_ 13 a few short years ago. She wanted line. The gun sounded and off they to run in a marathon. Her, not went. And into my car I climbed to President_... _.. ____ 14,15 me! So early in the morning, race around Cincinnati to meet ( 4:00 a.m. to be exact) we woke them at the pre-arranged places. Honorable Mentschen ___ 16 up and with bleary eyes made our (continued on page 2) way to the start line. Calendar __Back Cover

Window is published monthly. Deadline for artides is the 10th of the previous month. Send all items for publication to the editor or to Temple Israel. All candidates will stand for election at the Congregation's Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Notice of Temple Israel's 140th The Nominating Committee submits June 14. Annual Meeting and Report of the following candidates for members the Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees: Respectfully submitted,

The 2004-2005 Nominating Com­ For a three-year term commencing on Elaine Jaffe, Chair and mittee has met and presents candi­ July I, 2005 through June 30, 2008: Immediate Past President dates to the Congregation for con­ Barbara Adler sideration as officers and members of Jeannine Marks Bill Bloch the Temple Israel Board of Trustees. Andrew Mirman Susan Clements Linda Weiner Michael Cohen The Nominating Committee submits Carol Friedman the following candidates to serve as For a one-year term commencing on Ed Lasher officers of Temple Israel for the July I, 2005, through June 30, 2006: administrative year July 1,2005 through June 30, 2006. Terry Zimmerman

President Ken Weinberger All candidates have expressed IstVP Michael Neumann a willingness to serve for their term 2ndVP Art Krakauer of office if elected. Secretary Judy Lasher Treasurer Ron Winer

(Rabbi's column, continued from page I) On June 17th at 7:30 p.m., come join these courageous souls - Elaine, Shelley, T eri, Karyn, Bob, Kamallee, One by one they came and they went. The feeling of pride Dorothy, Carol, Rita and Bobby - on their life's journey and accomplishment as they crossed the line at the end of to Kabbalat Torah, the receipt of Torah at Sinai. They the race was palpable. The exhaustion was replaced by have crossed many miles together and are deserving of adrenaline, and the smiles were imbedded in their faces. our cheers of support and encouragement as they near For Dora, this was her first (I am sure that there will be their own fmish line. I know that they will be stars at what others). But the courage to step outside of herself was the they have learned and will make us all feel humbled by real gift. At the end came the words of celebration: "I did their learning. it!" It was such an overpowering expression. That is what I want to share this month. May we learn from these messages of courage and hope and remember that with a little extra effort, anything is Last month I neglected to tell you about another group of possible. courageous souls who are treading on new ground. It may not be as physical, but emotionally these ten adults are Shalom, climbing mountains. Yes, above you read about the 10 members of our Adult B' nai Mitzvah class who over the Rabbi David A. Lipper past two years have climbed many spiritual mountains in pursuit of that prize at the end. With Rabbi Werber as their guide and Ken Stern as their Hebrew teacher, the minyan of journeyers pressed on to this month's ceremony. Michelle Lynn Robert Harris David Steven Benjamin Alan Stone Butlien Kirsch Weinerman Saturday, June 4, 2005 Saturday, June I I, 2005 Saturday, June 18,2005 Saturday, June 25, 2005 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

Michelle is the daughter Robert is the son of Joyce David is the son of Loni Benjamin is the son of of Lori and Jim Stone of and Mike Butlien of Akron and Ira Kirsch of Brecks­ Judy and Lee Weinerman Fairlawn and the sister of and the brother of Matt. ville and the brother of of Medina and the brother Claire. Grandparents are Grandparents are Shirley Mandy Kirsch, Jennifer of Daniel. Grandparents Don and Marcia Stone of Cohen of Cleveland and Erdman and Jimmy Bade. are Edythe Weinerman of Delray Beach and Jim and the late Melvin Cohen and Grandparents are Ethel Tamarac FL and the late Jeri Baird of Kent. the late Rhodalee and Kirsch of Ft. Lauderdale Sydney Weinerman and Sheldon Butlien. and the late Aaron Kirsch Dorothy Mil~wski of Michelle is in the seventh and Carmela Nobile of Brunswick and the late grade at Copley-Fairlawn Robert is in the seventh Cleveland and the late William Milewski. Middle School and is a grade at Copley-Fairlawn Orlando Nobile. member of the track team Middle School. Interests Benjamin is in the sixth and plays clarinet in the include playing soccer and David is in the sixth grade grade at Cloverleaf Upper school band. guitar and snowboarding. at Brecksville-Broadview Elementary. He plays base­ Heights Middle School. ball and football, enjoys He enjoys movies and snowboarding and playing music, playing baseball, electric guitar. Bob Gaither's 330.923-092 basketball and video games. QUALITY CARPET & FLOORING

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST TEMPLE ISRAEL MEMBER Two hundred fifty people hailed the upcoming MITZ­ V AH DAY on Sunday, May 22 at a Pep Rally at the Robert L. Cohen Shaw JCC on May 1. Congregants from Temple Israel, I 190 Ridgewood Road First Congregational Church, Unitarian Universalist Wadsworth OH 44281 Church of Akron, St. John CME Church and St. Vincent 330-598-0150 Catholic Church put on colorful T-shirts and met each other, ready to perform "good deeds" on May 22. Aaron 9/7/85 Ryan 6/25/87 Eileen Schonfeld from Temple Israel and Debbie Ander­ son from First Congregational Church, chairpersons of Jacob 12/10/92 Mitzvah Day, pumped up the crowd at the JCc.

Attendees got acquainted with their teammates with whom they would work at over 30 sites throughout the city on Check the Yearbook May 22 including local charities, social service agencies, community support systems, long term care facilities, with Pick up your copy of the Temple Israel the disabled, the mentally challenged and the needy. yearbook and check to see if the infor­ mation next to your name is correct. Have you moved, changed phone num­ bers, had a lifestyle change? If your information is incorrect, please contact Deann Walker, Temple Israel's recep­ tionist, as soon as possible and let her know the correct information. When the next yearbook goes to the printer this summer, we want everyone's entry to be correct. You are the only one who can make that happen. Please take the time to check your entry.

The crowds from the five congregations were (pumped up" and WINDOW is published monthly by ready for their Mitzvah Day assignments. Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Road, Akron OH, 44303, 330-762-8617.

Rabbi David A. Lipper Rabbi Lauren Werber Cantorial Soloist Rory Sanders Director of Education Marti Newman cheered Carrie Shkolnik with little Sam. Eileen Schonfeld and Debbie Rabbi Emeritus Anderson gave the instructions. David M. Horowitz President Ken Weinberger Editor Phyllis Komerofsky E1k>1 Wd.. f.1b MItcJ.eD D. J~

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CONFIRMATION/SHAVUOT SERVICE SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2005 7:00 P.M.

Andrea Margot Baer, daughter of Cathy and Mark Baer Matthew Alan Butlien, son of Joyce and Michael Butlien Zachary Aaron Crost, son of Lisa and William Crost Mitchell Brian Josephson, son of Lori and Dr. Richard Josephson Daniel Aaron Krakauer, son of Shelley and Arthur Krakauer Benjamin Israel Lipper, son of Dora and Rabbi David Lipper Rebecca Leigh Rubenstein, daughter of Glenda and Larry Rubenstein Ellen Rose Weissfeld, daughter of Anne and Randall Weissfeld Richard Aaron Wolford, son of Sharon and Richard Wolford, Sr.

Ellen W eissfeld' s name was inadvertently left off the recently mailed Sisterhood Uniongram list. The office regrets this error. Elaine Jaffe has a home in New York. Jean Schwartz is a pastry chef. Audrey Baker DOES NOT have a great LADIES NIGHT OUT! Some of the interesting things we learned singing voice. Carol Friedman has been a teacher for On Wednesday May 4 th, 35 women that evening were: 28 years. spanning six generations met for dinner Dora Lipper HAS NEVEFl ridden in a at Stir Fire. It was the ftrst Temple Janet Silverman is friends with Jerry hot air balloon. Israel Sisterhood Ladies Night Out, and Springer. Deanna Adelman DOES NOT drive a what a success it was!! The program was Ricki Schwartz LOVES Carvel Ice Cadillac. planned by Carol Friedman and Dora Cream. Lipper. The evening attracted a variety Rabbi Werher plays fust base in softball. These were just a sampling of the fun of women, including many who have not Lynn Cohen takes tap dancing lessons. facts we leamed about some of our attended a Sisterhood event in years. Shirley LaBelle IS NOT an interior members. Eileen Schonfeld had the Dora Lipper led a game that we played decorator. most answers right and took home a while waiting for our food to arrive. Sheryl Aronson sold a piece of her art­ beautiful gift basket put together by Each person had to write down three work at Christie's in London. facts about herself that were true and one Esther Posen loves to play Scrabble! Vikki Horowitz. that was not. What fim it was trying to Beth Sugerman has three sisters and no determine which fact was a lie from brothers! Thank you to all who attended, and look for our second Ladies Night Out many women who didn't really know Dorothy Wortham loves music. some time in the fall. each other well! Patti Margolis plants silk flowers outside!

SISTERHOOD'S SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2005-2006 The Sisterhood Nominating Committee, composed of Ann Winer (chair), Deanna Adelman, Audrey Baker, Carol Friednian and Phyllis Komerofsky met on April 18 and presented the following slate of officers and chairpersons for the 2005-2006 year at the May 15th Sisterhood meeting. The slate was elected.

President Beth Sugerman Vice-President Programming Dora Lipper Programming Assistant Carol Friedman Vice-President Membership Audrey Baker Ann Winer gets a private origami lesson Financial Secretary Caron Goldberg at Stir Fire. Corresponding Secretary Iris Caston FlecordingSecretary Deanna Adelman Treasurer Julie Zimmerman Temple Israel Book Group Immediate Past President Vikki Horowitz The next meeting of the Temple Israel At-Large Board Members: Barbara Adler, Susan Clements, Karen Gaither, Muriel Book Group will be Tuesday, June 7 Goldcrown, Dotty Goldenberg, Phyllis Komerofsky, Esther Posen, Bertie Sass, at 1:00 p.rn. in the library. The Bread Linda Sugarman Givers by Anzia Yezierska will be discussed. Seven copies are on reserve Chairpersons: at the Northwest/Ayres branch of the Akron-Summit County Library. Archives Lois Fleaven Candle Blessing Gloria Katz Like many Jewish women in the Caring Community Carol Blum shteds, Anzia Yezierska could look Ceremonial Objects Edith Wiskind forward to a life of sacrifice for her College Youth Patti Margolis husband and children. But something Gift Shop Flenee Pinsky, Flicki Schwartz, Christine Levey (fin.) happened to her on her way to a new House Judy Lasher world. She became a writer, turning Interfaith Laura Lee Garfmk.el out some of the best stories we have Oneg Shabbat Judy Lasher and Vikki Horowitz about life on New York's Lower East Fleligious School Liaison Jody Schweiger Side. She published six bestsellers Flemembrance Esther Tass between 1920 and 1932. Uniongrams Barbara Flenstrom, Karyn Katz • Thanks to the Revere Local Schools for donating backpacks throughout the school year. The backpacks were donated to Akron's Lincoln Elemen­ tary School and Robinson Academy.

• One hundred pairs of gloves were donated and delivered to Headstart by Susan Walton.

• Congregants donated coats, scarves and clothing to Open-M in Akron. Only 40 books left to dedicate. Don't • Bread and pastries were donated to Good Samaritan. They distributed the miss emt. Send yemr dedication form to food to six soup kitchens in Akron. Temple today!

• Thank you to Sisterhood for help with shiva assistance since the autumn The following have dedicated the of 2004. New Reform Siddur to Temple: • Caring Community delivered chocolate seder plates to religious school teachers and staff. • Harriet & Herb Herskowitz in Memory of Our Parents: Etta PLANNING AHEAD: and Carl Herskowitz & Kate and Jacob Kunin Various Jewish camp scholarship funds are available. Please call Carol Blum at 330-668-2461 to request assistance. • Joyce & Martin Levin in Memory of Julius Frost Planning for next fall, please knit scarves, hats, and mittens for infants, preschoolers and school children in Akron. Yarn will be in a marked container in Temple's coat room. Sign the paper and take the yarn home, knit something • Joyce & Martin Levin wonderfUl, and return the item to the container. • Robert & Charlotte Pollock in Kugels, kugels, kugels needed!! When you prepare a kugel, please make another Honor of Milt Wiskind's one for Caring Community, freeze it, and call Carol Blum for pick up. Birthday & Retirement

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Brotherhood's Good Deeds Bikkur Cholirn: We welcome your help in visiting congregants who are Family Shabbat Services have become ill. Contact Eileen Schonfeld at 330-867-6289 for training. so well attended that we sometimes Tutor children in the primary grades. Share your expertise and interests for a run out of the prayerbooks used at few hours each week, beginning in the fall of 2005 to tutor children in the this service. Brotherhood recently Akron Public Schools. Call Carol Blum at 330-668-2461. purchased 25 additional copies of Gates of Prayer for Yemng People to be Caring Community was proud to support "Mitzvah Day." sure that everyone who wants a copy has one. Caring Community Donation: In honor of this year's Confirmation Class: Andrea Baer, Matthew Butlien, Zachary Crost, Mitchell Josephson, Daniel Brotherhood will be purchasing a few Krakauer, Benjamin Lipper, Rebecca Rubenstein, Ellen Weissfeld, and Richard Wolford amplifiers to assist those who need help hearing at religious services. If you need one, please ask an usher. The end of the school year has brought a flurry of activities. An Eighth Grade Mitzvah When the eighth grade class learned that congregant Aaron Paper Clips Cohen (son of Robert Cohen and Gloria Cohen and brother of Who knew a paper clip could draw tears of Ryan and Jacob) is serving in Iraq, they helped to brighten his sadness, pride, and hope? On May 1, some of day. After talking a little bit about what it would be like to fight our religious school students and adult in Iraq, students wrote letters to Aaron. A care package was congregants traveled to Cleveland for a private added, and the well wishes and goodies were sent overseas to viewing of the movie, Paper Clips. Aaron. We wish him a safe and speedy return!

The film tells the extraordinary story of middle school students Aaron Cohen is in Company L oj the in an ordinary rural town in Tennessee. When a student studying the Holocaust asks, "How much is six million?" the 3d Battalion/25th Marine Irifantry class sets out to collect six million paper clips in memory of the Regiment in Iraq. Aaron was a student six million Jews lost in the Holocaust. What follows is an at Lippman Day School for a number amazing journey and a lesson in tolerance and remembrance. oj years, then went on to Litchfield and graduated from Firestone High SchooL Students and adults found great meaning in the movie and left He is a sophomore at OSU He also quietly reflecting on what they had seen. Thanks to all who was a camper at Camp Ramah in joined us! Canada for six years and was on its st'!IJ last year. Confirmation Sleepover How many teenagers can Rabbi Werber's living room hold? On Below are excerpts from some May 7, nine 10th graders and their sleeping bags fit when she letters sent to Aaron Cohen: and her husband hosted a Confumation class sleep over. The class enjoyed a Chinese dinner and a Havdalah service and • It blows my mind to know what you and thousands of dessert, followed by hanging around outside playing Frisbee other men and women are doing. I don't even know you and Four Square. During this activiry, Rabbi Werber ended up and you're risking your life for me! Also, you might feel a on the neighbor's roof fetching a Frisbee. Later in the evening little forgotten. Life goes on as usual over here, and yet, everyone went out for coffee and then played Laser Tag and people forget about Iraq. Just to let you know, my eighth Whirlyball until 12:30 a.m. (If you've never played Wbirlyball, grade class here at temple hopes you return soon. you've got to give it a try - you ride in a bumper car, scoop up a ball, and score!) • What do you think you miss the most? Your family, friends, daily routine? I hope all these letters make you Throughout the evening there were tons of snacks and laughs. realize that we all are thinking about you. Back at the house, the kids watched a movie and Zack Crost hung out in Brian Kelly's music studio for awhile. Rabbi Wer­ • I heard you just got back ftom a mission. Was it scary ber and Brian went to bed at 3:30 a.m. while everyone else was being on the battlefield? I respect what you are doing. still going strong. After brunch at Corky and Lenny's on Sunday morning, students returned home and tried to stay awake for at • Ruben Studdard is the American Idol, but you are my idol. least a bit of Mother's Day fUn. Everyone had a great time at the sleepover. • I think it takes a lot of bravery to do what you do every day and to give your continuous support and service to our country.

Betman Camp 2005-2006 Please note that Betman Camp will be held on the first day of Sunday School. We The Confirmation class enjoyed an hope that 7th and 8th graders will partici­ event:filled overnight at Rabbi pate as junior counselors and all of our Werber's home. 3,4,5 and 6th graders attend to make this the best Betman Camp ever! Have you ever heard of a Clwco1ate Seder? Accompanied by the ~ of Passover, traditional tunes and fimny songs, the studmts in the Godaliah Gertz Religious School bad a unique aperi­ ence on April 17.

Forget about the typical foods at a Seder. We drmk four cups ofOiOCOLATE MILK, dipped stmrbaries into OiOCOLATE SYRUP, ate matzah dipped in OiOCOLATE. And so on! YUMI ne Seder Plate contains all oj tbe «delicacies." Nick lifts bis cup oj cbocolate mille.

Fourth Grade Jewish Heroes Wax Museum The Fourth Grade Jewish Heroes Wax Museum, held during religious school on Sunday, May 8, was a huge success, led by teacher, Janet Silverman! It was obvious that the students all worked very hard, and students and visitors enjoyed the presentations. The list of students and their selected heroes follows:

Justin Bober-Brian Gottfried, top ranked American touring professional tennis player Rebecca Cutler-Kerri Strug, US Olympic gold medal gymnast Emily Helfer-- Mel Blanc, voice artist (voice of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, etc.) Emma Hershfield-Sandy Koufax, great Jewish baseball player, member of Baseball Hall of Fame Hanna Hershfield-Albert Einstein, Nobel Prize winning scientist; developed the Theory of Relativity Nate Kalish-David Brenner, comedian Jacob Liebler-Sid Luckman, great Jewish football player, member of NFL Football Hall of Fame Dena Jo Lipper- Harry Houdini, most famous magician and escape artist of all time Sarah Lubash- Rosalyn Yalow, physicist, received the 1977 Nobel Prize in Medicine Emma Young-Charlotte Epstein, swimmer, formed the Women's Swimming Association and was the U.S. Women's Olympic Swimming Team's manager for the 1920, 1924 and the 1928 games

HOWDY PARTNERS ... SAVE THE DATE! Saturday August 27, 2005

We're rounding y'all up for the first annual DENIM & DIAMONDS Gala at Temple Israel to benefit the Cantor Gedaliah Gertz Education Center!

Among other prizes, a vacation in a three bedroom condo in Vail, Colorado will be auctioned!

Happy T uih and ke'1' a lookout fm more details! ~

Nate taugbt us about comedian David Brenner at the Fourth Grade Wax Museum An Event for the Whole Family Bring Your Friends!

Sunday, June 5th 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Unlimited Bowling and Unlimited Putt-Putt UNLIMITED FUN!!!

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Veggie Trays, Snacks and Beverages 50/50 Raffle 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner Chicken, Pizza, Salad and Beverages, Followed by an Ice Cream Dessert Bar 1st Prize Cash Music, laser light show and prizes! 2nd Prize Seiko Watch

$15.00 per person (ages 3 and under FREE) rd Send checks and reservations to 3 Prize DVD Player & Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303 Movies For more information, call Carrie at 330-762-8617 or [email protected] PLUS GIVE-A-WAYS

Stonehedge Entertainment Center All day long ... 580 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. prizes for every age. 330-928-2161 Gift certificates, toys, gift baskets Sponsored by and much more. Temple Israel's Religious Education Committee and Cantor Gedaliah Gertz Education Center. A HONORS AND AWARDS ~ Perfect Attendance Mitzvah Awards Kia Combest Jason Bogdanoff Ashky Barrett for Kyle Gersman Jay Bogdanoff helpin~out in Sth Michael Gersman Jereml Bogdanoff grade ebrew. Grace Goldenberg Jos1. Gerin f:j:n Barrett for Sophie Goldenberg Sar Helfer he pin~out in Sth Brianna Greer Sydn~ Katz grade ebrew Dena Lipper Amy oth classes. Miryam Lipper Stephen Roth Daniele ltvin for Josh Pollak Ben Sass helpin~out in Srh Mike Pollak We believetllat these objecti.es _,... pan- graCle ebrew. Ben Sass cab brak&st". scn'ed CD ISO ~ :J'iIDcmy Teachers with Wyatt Marks for Sam Shkolnik justforlUn. s.ab Walsh aated ."~Pic1- Perfect Attendance helpin~out in 3rd Andrew Walsh _'¥ Steve Howell grade ebrew. Hannah Walsh Me-Ups." which pfO'tided edlicatioRi1~~ & lox Beth Oliver and cof&e OIl four differmt Sundar ...... datiD& the school Lisa Pesantez David M Siff Thank you to our year. Many paftDts and gtaudpamata heJpea us raise fimds by Rich Swirsky Award Religious School Sophie GolJenb"f Teachers proriding goodies for our bake sales. ADd 011 June sa, we will Teacher Award ana S~btn Rot 2004-2005 have our first annual religious school fimdraisa: at Stonehedge Becky Barrett - S were e recxients Laura Allan Entertainment Center, "Pins & Putt-Putt 'OS." We thank all of years of service of this awar given Sheryl Aronson those that have sponsored lanes, holes and tables, and look to the most out- Becca Berenson Star Reader standin 8~ade Becky Barrett forward to a large crowd for a fun event. TIlere's still time to Program studentf s). ey Matt Butlien place your reservations or sponsorships. Superstar Readers were each awarded Bec:t Combest Rebecca Liebler a book certificate Hei . Greer member of our committee took turns observing Natalie Noble and their names on Lynn Effron Every classes Claire Stone the plate in the Steve Howell during Sunday and Midweek Hebrew School to improve our Blake Weiner front 10 by. Sophie Jennifer Johnson awareness and continue to monitor quality. We made every is the daughter of Beth Oliver effort to ensure that the lines of communication were open Star Readers Mike and Caron Lisa Pesantez Claire Bober Goldenberg, and Rory Sanders between our parents and the staff, resolving issues and concerns Jason Bogdanoff Stephen is the son Janet Silverman as they arose. In appreciation of our teachers. Farrel Helfer Jeremy Bogdanoff of Larry and Mary Rich Swirsky coordinated the T eac:her Recognition Shabbat

~ HONORS AND AWARDS }:3 YAHRZEITS JUNE 2005

June 3 Estelle L. Hollander** Israel Stiskin Jacob Rosenblatt** Harry Adams Daisy Weil J acobs** Aaron H. T arr* Tina Schwartz** Milton Cohen Sayde Kahn Marion Toll Rose L. Sicherman* Joseph M. Cromleigh Dr. Morris Kalmon* Marie Wachner** Irving Spector Oscar Davis Mildred Kellerman* William S. Weisberger* Rebecca Tapper Fanya Eydehnan Julius G. Koller* Rosalyn W olfson* Morris Taras Dr. Jerome D. Fladen Lawrence Ladimer Israel Winick Carol Lee Friedman Henry Landskroner* June 24 Rose Goldman Glazman* Herbert M. Lazarow* Mark Adler Myer Goldberg Jack Lieberman Frances Black ** Marble plaque Esther Maccabee Leah R. Goodman Dora H. Cohen* * Brass plaque Jess Greenberger* Joseph L. Perilman* Simon Epstein Dr. Charles Greene Nancy A. Rebeck* Lillian Firestone Willard E. Heintz Morris W. Reichenstein* Estelle M. Fortnoffl' Sylvia Henkin* Hirsh Rivitz Clara Friedman Simon Herz** Barbara Rosenfeld* Elinore E. Friedrnan* Lola Isroff Katy Rossen* Ida Gergel Paul H. Kaplan* Eleanore Rudick Susan Glauberman Our condolences to the Bennett Kloner** Ida E. Sigalow Morris Goldman families of. Henry Kraus** George Sugerman Jacob Gongolewicz William Lazarow* Evelyn Tuchman Julius L. Greenfield* Ida Rosen Ralph Leeper* Julia Kaplan Wein* Belle Hartsel Evelyn Leichter Carrie Moss Hirsch** Fay Glazman Stoll, Aunt of Isaac A. Liberman June 17 Aaron Kirsch Dr. Harry G. Lieberman* Max A. Bemstein** Sarah Kravetz Sandy (Ron) Lederman Margaret M. Lippman* Isidor H. Bimbaum* Harry Lippman Harry Neiman Judith Blick Max Loewy** Barry Adelman Eugene Reinfeld Maxwell Emerman Mildred Manes Doris Rich Lucille Fox Sadie Ekus Manes Cantor Harry Rickel Leah Frank** Gertrude Mitman Jack Mmick, father of Sylvia Rosenthal Henley K. Freeman* Jack J. Moss* Dr. Steven (Rhea) Kutnick Nathan Schneier Benjamin Friedman William Neiman " Evelyn Smith Minnie Friedman Rose Perry "M1lrion minson, mother of Rose W. Stem* Lillian Goldenthal Ronald Dale Prigosin David (Sylvia) Levinson, grand­ Muriel D. Weinberger Charlotte Goldfarb* Rosa Reder** mother of Shelley (Michael) Dr. Irwin R. Weiner* Anna Goldman Sarah Reder** Kimberly, great-grandmother of William H. Weiner* Carol Goldsmith Sol Regal Matthew, Caroline and Ryan J ake Weinstein Lois S. Greenwald* Mark David Reisberg Martin Weiss Eva R. Kasse* Dr. Joseph Resnick Kimberly Helen Jo B. West Faiga Krohngold** Hilda Love June 10 Mary C. Marks* Gordon 1. Allen Bamett* John R. Morris Clive Brewer* Rosina Moss** JJfemoriaJ .H"ome Wladimir S. Bron MD Bessie Nevins* Sandra Cohen Jacob M. Nobil** 1260 Collier Road Harry Fisher Rosa Rivkin 330-836-7989 Solomon Seenberg* Beldene Goldman S~l'Vic~s Awdlabl~: Ben Goodman Leah Nobil Siffl' Saul Henkin Abraham Jacob Smith* • Pi'eplanned • Cemetery Lots David Hoffman Nathan Stein** Funerals • Monuments • Funer at Trusts Barbara Adler Kamallee Carney Robert Godshall Karyn Katz

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SUNDAY, JULY 3 A NIGHT WITH THE AKRON AEROS COME ONE, COME ALL! What can be better on a summer night than spending a Sunday, July 3 at Blossom. few hours with Temple Israel friends at Canal Park? Plan Sit on the lawn. Bring a to attend the game on Thursday, August 18 as we will picnic. Join the world-class meet first for a picnic and then enjoy watching the game Blossom Festival Band from the shady side of the park. Call Phyllis Komerofsky for a star-spangled salute to America. Fireworks with questions or to reserve your seats. Payment will be following the concert! due in July. Call Rory Sanders at temple for more info or e-mail [email protected]. FROM THE PRESIDENT KEN WEINBERGER

Executive Board smile to see us ftghting it. and far. Elaine has given me good coun­ Shabbat-S/13/0S And You know what You are doing. sel and has always been an example of a You make no mistakes in Your distribu­ "woman of valor." I HAVE PLENTY OF TIME tion of time to us. By Michael Quoist You give each one time to do what You Our Secretary, Judy Lasher is traveling want him to do. across the world tonight in Slovenia. I went out, God. But we must not deface time, (Actually, Elaine, I'm surprised you People were coming and going, Waste time, missed a trip!) When I asked Judy to Walking and running. Kill time. become Secretary, sh~ asked, "What does For time is a gift that You give us, the secretary do?" I said, "Take minutes Everything was rushing: cars, trucks, the But a perishable gift, at Board meetings. It's easy." After a few street, the whole town. A gift that does not keep. months, Judy came to me and said, People were rushing not to waste time. "This is a lot more than taking a few They were rushing after time, God, I have time, notes." I told her I lied. Judy Lasher has To catch up with time, I have plenty of time, done everything we have needed. She has To gain time. All the time You gave me, kept our kitchen together through onegs, The years of my life, dinners and special events. "Amazing" Good-bye, sir, excuse me, I haven't time. The days of my years, does not adequately describe her efforts, I'll come back, I can't wait, r haven't time. The hours of my days, and she always does the work in such a I must end this letter--I haven't time. They are all mine, seamless manner. I'd love to help you, but I haven't time. Mine to fill, quietly, calmly, I can't accept, having no time. But to fill completely, up to the brim. Our T reasurer- What can I say about I can't think, I can't read, I'm swamped, Steve Swedler? Actually, what can I say I haven't time. Time is a precious commodity and from the bimah about Steve Swedler? I'd like to pray, but I haven't time. how we choose to spend our time is Steve is my friend, my consilgere, my what brings us to tonight's Executive compass and my critic. He keeps my You understand, God, they simply Board Shabbat. A time to acknowledge head on when I'm hot. He makes me haven't the time. not only the time our Executive Board laugh, and he makes me cry. He begged The child is playing, he hasn't time right has spent on behalf of Temple Israel, me to be his 2nd Vice President. He's now... Later on . .. but their dedication to the task of the reason I'm standing here tonight, The young marrieds have their house making our Temple the wonderful place and I promise that someday I'll get even they have to ftx it up. They haven't we all love. with him. time .. . Later on . .. They are dying, The President always gets too much Art Krakauer is my 2nd Vice President. Too late!. .. They have no more time! credit and too much blame for all that I would be a rich man if! had a nickel happens here. The fact of the matter is for every time Art has asked me, "What And so all people run after time, God. that no President could be effective can I do?" Art is selfless, tireless and his They pass through life running, hurried, without the support of a wonderful work ethic should be a model for all of jostled, overburdened, frantic, and Executive Board. I would like to spend us. Time and time again, Art has jumped they never get there. some time telling you about these fme in to help make a Temple event happen. They still haven't time. people sitting on our bimah. He is a great friend and a wonderful In spite of all their efforts they're still leader. We thank you, Art, for all you do short of time, Elaine Jaffe is our immediate Past Presi­ for Temple Israel. Of a great deal of time. dent. Elaine set the bar extremely high God, You must have made a mistake in for all her successors. Her devotion to (continued on page 15) Your calculations. World Jewry has been an inspiration to The hours are too short, all of us and forces us to see beyond the The days ~e too short, conftnes of Merriman Road to under­ Our lives are too short. stand the needs of our people both near You who are beyond time, God, You (President's column, continued from page 14)

The Temple's 1st Vice President is Michael Neumann. Everyone thinks the President has the toughest job. The President puts his face on the job; the 1st Vice President puts his back to the test. The nature of the position in dealing with personnel issues is a daunting task. Michael carries out this job with professionalism and attention to detail. Michael has probably served on every conunittee and has been the mainstay of our Social Action Conunittee for IS years. He tells me when I'm right, and he tells me when I'm wrong. So far my win-loss record is just ahead of the Indians. Michael is not only my friend, he is Temple's friend and we both are the better for him.

God, I have time, I have plenty of time, All the time You gave me, The years of my life, The days of my years, The hours of my days, They are all mine, Mine to fill, quietly, calmly, But to fill completely, up to the brim. God Bless all of those who fill their time with Your work. God Bless this group, who has dedicated their time to Temple Israel and to YOU.

Connecting with the Past

Steve Howell's students at Garrettsville's Garfield High School won the 9th_12th grade creative writing category in Cleveland's Yom Hashoa V'Hagvura competition. To win in a city-wide contest is difficult enough, but in this case, none of Steve's students is Jewish. Rather, they have learned about the Holocaust from their teacher's inspiring course, "Crossroads," on intolerance and Holo­ caust literature. The students read their poetry on May 5 at Park Synagogue in Cleveland.

This summer, Steve will study in Washington on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Fellowship. The purpose is to create a core of Holocaust teachers to implement educational programs throughout the country. Steve is one of fifteen selected to receive the fellowship. During the first week of August, he will be at the museum for intense study and research in order to help facilitate the completion of his project.

"1 proposed two projects. The one 1 like connects one or two adolescents to Holocaust survivors, and for an extended period of time, to let the students hear the stories and to simply be in the presence of a survivor. My hope is that after spending many hours over several weeks with a survivor, the student( s) can then retell that survivor's story. This gives us the opportunity to hear the story about a young person, told by a young person. 1 think that using adolescent writers to share the stories will be especially poignant and perhaps make the information even more accessible to young people. Needless to say, I'm excited to be a part of it."

Judy Dorr Tom Dorr

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Sheryl Aronson has been commissioned to do a piece of Many thanks to my family and friends for their prayers and her art for the cover of the 2006 "Source, Guide to Jewish good wishes for my recovery. Dotty Goldenberg Living in Northeast Ohio," published by the Cleveland Jewish News, corning out in November. The original art­ We appreciate all of the cards, contributions and Uniongrarns work will hang in their collection in Cleveland. we received in honor of our 25th wedding anniversary. They helped make our celebration more special. Cathy and Mark Batr

Margo A. White, M.D. and Thank you for the many cards and contributions made in honor David M. Nelson were of my recovery. I appreciate everyone's prayers and concerns. I married April 17th in Cincin­ want to thank my son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Arlene nati. Margo, daughter of Dr. Markey, for their wonderful care. And a special thanks to my granddaughter, Carrie Shkolnik. Jerald and Claudia White of Monie Markey Jackson, Tennessee, is a physician with Cincinnati Thank you to all thos~ who honored our 25th anniversary by Children's Hospital. David, sending cards, contributions and Unongrams. We appreciate all son of Joan and Jim Nelson, is employed by Fidelity the good wishes. Steve and Mary Mitchell Investments in Cincinnati and is completing an MBA program at Xavier University. Last Chance to Voice Your Opinion How often has someone asked you what your thoughts are? Liz Bowman and Rick Well, we are anxious to hear your thoughts. It is important to Renstrom were married in Temple Israel's future, and it is important to your future as a congregant of Temple Israel that you participate in the long an outdoor ceremony April range plans of our Temple. If you have not been able to attend 30th in Osteen, Florida. Liz a Long Range Planning focus group meeting at a congregant's is a college student majoring home, you still have the opportunity to attend one at Temple. in education. Rick, son of Three focus group meetings are scheduled to be held at Temple Barbara Renstrom and the Israel after Shabbat services during the summer. While we don't late Eric Renstrom, is employed by AAA in Orlando. have onegs during the summer, a light repast will be served for the participants. The dates for these focus groups are June 24th, nd July 22 and August 12th. Just show up. You need not reply ahead of time. We guarantee a good time, positive feelings and Mother's Day Brunch a sense of accomplishment that you were part of Temple Israel's next generation. The Mother's Day Brunch attracted a large group on May 8 for Temple Israel's fundraiser, chaired by Art Krakauer.

Who took home the big prizes? Michael Seider won the $5000 First Prize. Lew and Steve Zimmerman won the $2000 Second Prize. Ted Shenosky was the $500 Third Prize winner.

Ticket sales were strong. Karen Nackes raised over $1000 again in special raffle ticket sales.

Special thanks to all who served on the committee: Keith Mirman, Steve Swedler, Mark Shapiro, T eresa Weinberger, Andrew Mirman, Milt Sass, Mark Baer, Arvin Clar, Larry Roth, Bruce Manes, and many others who helped. A good time was had by all. Keith Mirman and Mel Stern were deep in conversation at the Mother's Day Brunch. YOUR PASSPORT A CELEBRATION OF CHARACTER AND MORAL COURAGE

VISAS FOR LIFE The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats Exhibit of Photographs & Documents

Advancing democracy, pluralism and mutual understanding Visas for Life is a world-renowned exhibit honoring diplomats from many different countries, cultures and religious backgrounds who acted on the dictates of their conscience and risked both their career and lives to save a quarter million people threatened with extermination by the Nazis during World War II. Through photographs, documents and narrative a valuable lesson about the selfless heroism of personal moral choices comes to life. A lesson as alive and valuable today as it was 60 years ago. Exhibit Curator: Eric Saul

AN EXHIBIT HONORING HEROIC RESCUERS OF THE HOLOCAUST ERA at Akron-Summit Public Library - Main Branch • 60 South High St. June I - June IS Library Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm • Friday, 9:00 - 6:00, Saturday 9:00 - 5:00, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Akron-Summit County ~ Public Library AKRON~INTERFAITH COUNCIL CONTRIBUTIONS APRIL 12 - MAY 11,2005

Broce J Applebaum Fund In memory of Reba Holub NFTY-NELR To provide Jewish cultural programming Julius Frost To provide camp scholarships for TYG to Temple youth Friends of the West Hill Branch members to attend NFTY-NELR camp In memory of Library 2 In bonor of Bruce J. Applebaum For recovery of Ann Amer Brennan for Governor's Eleanor Applebaum Minna Feibelman Award for Arts In memory of Wayne and Allison Marks Margy and Jerry Holub Julius Frost In memory of Eleanor Applebaum Endowment Fund Barry Addman This on-going fund provides for extra­ Margy and Jerry Holub Rabbi Morton M. Applebaum ordinary expenses above and beyond the For recovery of regular operating budget Bobby Sacks Scholarship Fund In bonor of Margy and Jerry Holub For Religious School children, visiting Milt Wiskind's Retirement and In bonor of lecturers, and Rabbi's attendance at special 80th Birthday Richard Cunningham for Sir meetings Judith Joy Epstein I Thomas Moore Award In memory of Margy and Jerry Holub Harry Mdtzer In memory of Eleanor Applebaum Richard S. Garson TYG Fund Robert Moss In memory of To offset the cost of Temple Youth Group program Ruth Moss I Jerry Lippman In bonor of Eleanor Applebaum In memory of Special Birthday ofJody Lowry In honor of Simon Garson Lynn, Harvey and Tracy Effron The birth of Karen and Manud Harold M. Garson I In memory of Nackes' twin granddaughters Susan Hatfidd Gedaliah Gertz Education Eunice Sperber Margy and Jerry Holub Center Endowment Fund To provide for & offset the cost of the Rose Smith Arenson Floral Rabbi David M Horowitz Education Center To provide for altar flowers for regular Campership Fund services & High Holy Days services In memory of To defray camp costs for all children of In memory of Barry Addman members attending any camp under the Charlotte Diamond Edith and Milt Wiskind auspices of UR} Marjorie and William Oseroff In honor of The 50th Anniversary of the Bar In memory of Mitzvah of Allan Markey Julius Frost Robin Dro Bendremer Library Joe and Mary Ann Freedman 3 Miriam Folb Fund In honor of Wendy S. Sacks 2 To provide for purchase of new books & Milt Wiskind's Retirement and periodicals 80th Birthday In memory of Rabbi David and Toby Horowitz Barry Adelman I Silver Donation $25-$49 Jay and Beverly Heinick 2 Gold Donation $50-$99 Joseph & Marie Levin In bonor of 3 Diamond Donation $ I 00+ Audio-Visual Arts Fund Beth Oliver 4 Prayer Book Dedication For audio-visual material used in the Heidi Greer Learning Resoutce Center Janet Silverman In memory Laura Allan of Barry Adelman Rory Sanders Joyce and Martin Levin 2 Benjamin Weinerman Eleanor & Jerome Lippman Ruth & Arthur Rose Dr. Irwin R. Weiner Bar/Bat Mitzvah Book Fund Remembrance Fund Leadership Development Fund To provide books of Jewish content to Provides a college scholarship to a gradu­ To help develop leadership potential in each Bar/Bat Mitzvah to encourage ating high school senior whose family is a our congregation continuation of Jewish education member of Temple Israel In bonor oj Karen and Manuel Nackes' 15th In memory oj In memory oj Anniversary Anna Paskal Ernest Beiler Eleanor Lippman 2 Ruth Rose Linda Weiner In bonor oj In memory oj In bonoroj Lud and Mel Stem's 60th Ida Rosen Jeanne Leventhal Anniversary Eleanor Lippman 2 Ruth Rose In memory oj Linda Weiner Joe Garfinkel In bonor oj Rabbi's Discretionary Fund th Ruth Rose Michael and Bobby Sacks' 40 For Temple, rabbinic & community In memory oj Anniversary charitable purposes Julius Darsky Linda Weiner In memory oj Ruth Rose Ben Klein In memory oj The Winer Family Fund for Jeffrey and Iris Caston I Julius Frost Education General contribution Ruth Rose Donation To provide fmancial resources for scholar­ Gary Skinner ship money for Jewish learning oppor­ David & Kathryn Unger Morton Mandel 3 tunities In memory oj General Operating Fund In bonor oj Harry Meltzer To help offset current operating expenses Dr. and Mrs. Steve Mitchell's 25th Mr. and Mrs. David Schneir in the event of a deficit Anniversary In memory oj In memory oj Ann, Lenny, Becca and Randy Ida Rosen Barry Adelman Winer Richard Rosen 3 Eileen A. Tracy In memory oj In memory oj Steve and Bonnie Manello Howard Kahn Louis Vigder Sylvia May Schwartz Ann, Lenny, Becca and Randy Fred and Monette Vigder In memory oj Winer For recovery oj Jerry Lippman In memory oj Marcia Gardenswartz Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sigalow 2 Uncle Louie Winer Annabelle and Jack Shine I Ann, Lenny, Randy and Becca In bonor oj Winer Michael's Baby naming ceremony Vannessa J. Moses & Richard P. The following children's book was donated by Wayne and Allison Marks in Robinson DDS 2 memory of Julius Frost. In memory oj Rose Katzman Crandpa and Me on Tu B'Sbevat by Marji E. Gold-Vukson Frances Pules In rhyming, cumulative verse, portrays the tradition of planting a tree on the In memory oj holiday ofTu B'Shevat Ruth Caston Jeffrey and Iris Caston I

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Fundraiser June 5 Pins & Putt-Putt '05-3:00-7:00 p.m. An Event for the Whole Family at Stonehedge Entertainment Center-­ Bowling, Putt-Putt, Food $15 per person (ages 3 and under free) Call (330)762-8617 for further information.

June 14 Annual Meeting--7:OO p.m.

jamin Weinerman Book Group June 7 Ceiafirmat:ioo-7:00 p.m. vuot YO_or--10:30 :un.. Community Event June 26 Second Annual Temple Isnd-Beth El Congregation SoftbaJ1 0Wlmge and Cookout--noon