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Hanukkah MENU Freilich Family Dinner and Salad Chicken Milanese Shabbat Service Celebration Green Beans & Peppers Followed by a festive Friday, December 15 Carrot Soufflé Kiddush luncheon at 5:45 p.m. Cost: Adults $10.00 Brownies Children 12 and under $7.00

RSVP to the office by December 8 Dinner by 419-517-8400 Jeff Sherman of Simply CBI Sisterhood Gift Shop Delicious Catering

Special guest

will entertain children and adults Sundays with wonderful December 3 and 10 Hanukkah stories 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CBI Sunday, December 17 10:00 a.m. Religious School Hanukkah Sufganiyot Breakfast (Religious School starts at 9:30)

Parents are invited to stay from 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. for “The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a Small Jewish Community” Cost: for parents with children ages kindergarten through college $20 at the door Tickets include appetizers, desserts "How it Feels for Your Child to be the Only Jewish Kid and one drink ticket. Drinks are also in Class/School" available for purchase. Football on Jason C. Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor and Clinic Director at TV and huge Silent Auction too! University of Toledo This event is open to the RSVP is appreciated to [email protected] entire Jewish community. 1 Notes from the Cantor ………………………………………. WHAT’S WITH ALL THE CANDLES? When our Christian , in the midst of their frantic prep, ask us Jews what we’re doing for Chanukkah, they often get a reply that goes something like this, “Oh we don’t make such a big deal, we just light a few candles...” This response, I would suggest, trivializes the candles’ significance. I admit that Hanukkah originally was not “such a big deal”. The Talmud says little about it. Its profile has increased since the creation of modern Israel which many regard as embodying the spirit of the valiant . No doubt the juxtaposition of Christmas has also benefitted Hanukkah greatly in contemporary culture.

Yes we Jews do light a lot of candles:  besides Hanukkah, we light at the onset of Shabbat and at its conclusion with Havdallah  holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Pesach, Shavuot, Sukkot and their conclusion  yahrzeit, yizkor, shiva and Yom Hashoah  some light candles at weddings  we even have a ner tamid – a perpetual light that glows 24/7 in every synagogue. Ours at CBI is a particularly unique one - a gas light with real flames. So what’s with all the candles? Following are a few reasons:

I suggest that in Judaism the lighting of candles represents not only the spreading of God’s light, but also the spreading of our own light as a reflection of the Divine. Those who have been to Israel may have visited the beautiful menorah, Israel’s official emblem, opposite the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem (great photo op), symbol of this Judaic concept. We live in a world that, as we approach yet another secular year, is shrouded in darkness. But the candle flame leaps upward and spreads light, like our human souls yearning for something more than our daily mundane existence. By the way we live we could reflect Divine light, as God created light out of chaos (tohu – Hebrew) in the universe (Genesis 1: 2). And the candles of mourning reflect our faith that through our own efforts, we can perpetuate the legacy of our loved ones, thereby keeping their memory alive. In the Midrash Rabbi Hanina states (Bamidbar Rabba), “The eyes are composed of white and dark components, but one can only see through the dark part.” No surprise then that Hanukkah occurs closest to the solstice, the darkest time of year in this part of the world, when the nights are longest and the days shortest. So when your Christian friends (or of any other religion) ask how you are celebrating Hanukkah and you respond that you are just lighting a few candles, you can also add, “now let me tell you all about it ...!”

Have a wonderful, freilicher joyous Hanukkah and a healthy, fulfilling 2018.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

2 President’s Message…………………………….…………... Put on Your Yarmulke, Here Comes Hanukkah! …

It seems like just a few short weeks ago I was writing a column about Hanukkah, but it has already been a year! This minor holiday has taken on great importance for Jews in many countries, including ours. For some, it is our solution when the kids ask why they can’t have Christmas and get presents. That is too bad as it distracts from what our celebration is all about. Here is what one website has to say, “It is bitterly ironic that this holiday, which has its roots in a revolution against assimilation and the suppression of Jewish religion, has become the most assimilated, secular holiday on our calendar.” I suppose many Christians may have similar feelings about the commercialization of their celebration.

With grandchildren, I’m wondering how to make a connection, beyond presents, gelt and food. So I turned to the internet. First stop was a favorite source of information, “Judaism 101” [www.jewfaq.org], which I have mentioned before. There, in a nutshell, is all one might want to know about the holiday, it’s ori- gins, history, how we celebrate, a recipe for potato latkes, how to play , and more.

I started with music, looking for songs that might bring a more modern twist that would interest the grandkids. Most of us know Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song”, which is mostly a listing of famous peo- ple who are Jewish. There are several editions of this. It’s still fun to listen to, though not very meaningful. But I realized it is somewhat dated and many of the names, though famous to adults, might not be so well known to the children. So, scratch that off the list of possibilities to bridge across not just one, but two genera- tions. But, as often happens when using the internet, one thing leads to another, and I found a lot of music to consider. I did find many music videos that were Hanukkah-themed parodies of popular songs. This certainly follows the idea that Hanukkah is supposed to be fun. I found several such parodies, all of which teach some- thing about the holiday. You can find these easily on YouTube. Here are some I found interesting.

The Maccabeats are an a cappella group from Yeshiva University that records parodies of contempo- rary hits using Jewish-themed lyrics. Their first big hit was "Candlelight", a Hanukkah parody of Taio Cruz's "Dynamite" . I have to admit that I only know this by finding it on line. When I listened to the video, I did recognize the song, and I know at least some of the grandkids know it. The Maccabeats’ version, “Candlelight”, it great, and definitely one to listen to with the kids. I may even become a cool grandpa. The Maccabeats have many videos, the music is good, the lyrics are clever, and the production quality and perfor- mances are outstanding. My favorite would likely not get much traction with the little kids. It is based on “Hamilton”, the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Even if, like me, you have not seen the show, you must have seen some clips of it. The Maccabeats’ version of Hamilton is “Hasmonian”, and I recommend it highly.

Another one, “ Recipe” is a takeoff on “Shut Up And Dance" originally performed by a group called Walk the Moon. I have no prior knowledge of this song or the performers, but maybe the kids do, and so this could be a good one to watch before making latkes with the kids. So there is one for Grandma. I also thought that the kids might like a parody of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful”, another song I did not know. A group called Jew Direction parodied this as "Chanukah Makes You Jewtiful". It is pretty good, and worth trying on the kids. And especially for the granddaughters, I suggest “Shalom”, a send-up of Adele’s “Hello”. Comparing the original and the parody is hilarious, though it got pretty silly by the end. The winner for cuteness goes to “Chanukah Style - A Gangnam Style Parody” performed by the kids at The Shul of Bal Harbour.

Wishing you a very happy Hanukkah. I hope you find new and wonderful Hanukkah memories to cherish and share.

Howard Rosenberg

3 Congregational News………………………………………….

December Special Birthdays December Special Anniversaries Shelley Helberg Dec. 1 Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Dec. 9 10 years Ira Weisman Dec. 7 Alice Applebaum Dec. 11 Gerald Getz Dec. 12 Bruce Post Dec. 16 Jeffrey Goldstein Dec. 17 Todah Rabah

Chuck Weinblatt Dec. 23 The Mallin Family, Ann and Howard Rosenberg, and Linda Mindy Slutsky Dec. 23 and Joel Beren for sponsoring Kiddush luncheons in November Norman Malkin Dec. 27 All the volunteers who helped out in the office in November Very special belated birthday wishes to Joel Beren on November 6 and Ken Alexander on November 27 Condolences Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

SIMCHA TREE our member Sherrie Zaft The following leaves have recently been added to the Beloved Mother of Caren Zaft, Joel (Judy) Zaft, B’nai Israel Simcha Tree: Jan Stefango, and Nancy (Stan) Byrd, and many grandchil- JOEL AND LINDA BEREN dren and great-grandchildren IN HONOR OF YOUR 60th BIRTHDAYS November 2017 our member Philip Markowicz With lots of love from your children and Father of Dr. Allen (Hindea) Markowicz and Sylvia (Daniel grandchildren Fischel) Neil, Condolences to Martha (Jo Jo) Fruchtman, Sarah, Jon, Stephanie, Jeremy, Joshua, and the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Samantha, Mia and Dani Rabbi Morris Sklar and Minnie Sklar Baylee Mallin Grandparents of Brad (Tracy) Schusterman and great Bat Mitzvah grandparents of Alex and Aaron Schusterman 11/4/17 Saralee Richman Leaderman Eva LaPlante sister of Bill (Carol) Richman Bat Mitzvah 11/18/17 May you be comforted amongst all who mourn in Zion. Leaves – $100.00 Donation Stones - $1,000.00 Donation

Welcome New Members……………………..………...……….

Stephen, Stephanie and Val, Alex, Alana and Alexander Ashbeck Galina Kagan

(We regret the misprint last month, omitting Stephen’s name)

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B’nai Israel Film Festival SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Sunday, December 10 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. in the CBI Library 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 2:00) Dave at Night,

Biloxi Blues by Gail Carson Levine

NO charge. Everyone welcome. When orphaned, Dave is sent to the Hebrew Home for Boys and treated cruelly. He sneaks out at night and discovers the music- and cul- ture-filled world of the Harlem Renaissance, where he discovers the power of friendship. Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony Sunday, December 10 [Toledo Lucas County Public Library – 1 copy; Search 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ohio feature: 15 copies, 1 cd]. Please let Carol Rich- at Temple Shomer Emunim man (419-841-2326) or Sharon Stein (419-841-3013) The event is open to the entire know if you need assistance requesting the book from community and is free of charge. Search Ohio. This summer, a Peace Pole was installed on the Toledo Jewish Community Campus. The Peace Pole is a monument S.O.A.P. that displays the message “May Peace Pre- (Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program) vail on Earth” in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Mandarin, Russian, and Wednesday, December 6, 13, 20 Spanish. Eight representatives from north- Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish west Ohio Chinese, French, Hindu, current events in the CBI Library Hispanic, Jewish, Muslim, and Russian 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. communities who each speak one of the ALL ARE WELCOME languages on the Peace Pole will light a LUNCH WILL BE SERVED candle in a unity circle and recite “May No charge Peace Prevail on Earth” in their respective language. Sunday School children will sing a song in Hebrew and English about peace. Refreshments will include homemade lat- SISTERHOOD 2.0 Maj Night kes (potato pancakes) and applesauce, as well as desserts. Sunday, December 10 7:00-9:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION For information contact Devorah at 419-841-4652 or (We will be having different host home each month) shalom1836@ bex.net. Mindy Slutsky’s home Please bring 4409 Fleetwood Lane a snack to Sylvania, OH 43560 share! Please RSVP by No previous education is necessary! Friday December 8 to [email protected] This event is for all, No experience needed. All are welcome! tots to grandparents!

Our committee is look- SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB ing for volunteers to help with all parts of this exciting event. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Contact Fagie at 7:00 p.m. Location TBD (419) 843-7223 Sunday, KAROLINA’S TWINS, by Ronald H. Balson March 11, 2018 (author of Once We Were Brothers )

5 David S. Stone Religious School ……….……………………...

We have an exciting month planned in December. On Sunday, December 10, seventh grade and older will have a Hanukkah video call with their twin school 8th grade class in “Second Aliyah” Acre Israel. The debut of a new CBI program designed for parents of school age children through college age. The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a Small Jewish Com- munity is kicking off on December 17 at 10:30 a.m. facilitated by Jason C. Levine, PhD. Jason is Assistant Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Psychology training clinic director at The University of Toledo. Jason also participated on a panel for our Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion program last year. Please mark your calendars for December 17 during Religious School. We will also have a sufganiyot Hanukkah celebration prior to the parent workshop at 10:00 a.m..

Kim Brody, Principal

Please enjoy the update from Paulette Sherline below about what has been going on in her classroom.

What’s Derech Eretz? The Sunday’s “Mensch” class is doing what is right! They have given out Moral Compass Awards to recognize others who live by Jewish Values. To help remember their important lessons, students are creating their own “My Jewish Values” booklets. Lively discussions and lots of fun are forecast every week! B’nai’s Wonderful Wednesday Hebrew group has focused on vowels and blending sounds as they review and practice Hebrew letters, words, and sentences. Ask about “e beans” and “ay beans.” They would love to tell you! Confidence is growing as they battle to take turns and show what they can do. As the group begins to learn what bits and pieces mean, screams of joy fill the room! Ah, the sounds of success.

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar

December 2017

Sunday 3 RS 9:30-12:00 This service is designed for parents with children ages 5 years and younger Wednesday 6 RS 4:30-6:00 Saturday, December 2 Sunday 10 RS 9:30-12:00 11:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 13 RS 4:30-6:00 Kiddush lunch will follow Let us know if you plan to attend Sunday 17 RS 9:30-12:00 RSVP to [email protected] Hanukkah Sufganiyot breakfast followed by class and “The Challenges of Jewish Parenting in a Small Jewish Communi- ty” See cover for more details. Wednesday 20 RS 4:30-6:00 Hire a Mensch for

all your winter NO RS Sunday 12/24 - Sunday 1/7/18 for chores! Winter Break. Classes resume on 1/10/18. [email protected]

BITUSY and Kadima Ages 6th– 12th Grade

Lounge Night A huge todah rabah, thank you, to BITUSY (B'nai Israel Toledo), Wednesday, December 6 a CRUSY chapter, for collecting gift cards for our Houston SWUSY fam- from SWUSY 6:15-7:30 p.m. ilies affected by Hurricane Harvey.

We appreciate you thinking of us ALL USY and KADIMA kids We collected during this period of recovery and are invited! $1055 in gift cards for know it will make such a positive hurricane victims! impact in our kehillah.— SWUSY

6 HANUKKAH begins Tuesday evening December 12, 2017

First candle – Dec. 12; Eighth candle – Dec. 19

KINDLING THE LIGHTS

On Shabbat Hanukkah, the Hanukkah lights are kindled before the Shabbat candles. It is customary to use extra-long Hanukkah candles, since the fulfillment of the mitzvah requires that the Hanukkah lights burn for at least one half hour after dark. The candles in your Menorah should be placed in a straight row, since no day of Hanukkah is supe- rior to another. Only the Shammes, used to kindle the others, should stand higher than the others or separate. The Hanukkah lights should be kindled after dark (except on Friday night). This is the proper way to kindle the lights: On the first night place one candle in the Menorah at the extreme right. On the other seven nights, place the candles from right to left, adding one each night. Light the Shammes. With it light the candle on the left first. Before lighting the candles, each night two brachot (blessings) are recited, except for the first night when these three brachot are recited.

On all nights light the Shammes and recite:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik neyr shel hanukkah. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by Thy com- mandments, and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, sheh-asah nissim la-avoteinu ba-yamim ha- heim ba-z’man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has performed miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season.

The following blessing is added and recited on the first evening only:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, she-he-che-yanu, v’ki-y’-manu, v’hi-gi-anu, la-z’ man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has kept us in life, and sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.

7 December Yahrzeits………………………………………

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

STAFF Ivor Lichterman ...... Hazzan EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE [email protected] President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Howard Rosenbaum ...... Minyan Leader Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff Kim Brody ...... Religious School Principal Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis [email protected] Vice President of Youth Activities………….Gabrielle Mallin Chuck Traugott ...... Synagogue Administrator Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt [email protected] Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer [email protected]

Leslie Podolsky... Communications Coordinator BOARD OF TRUSTEES [email protected] Stuart Goldberg, Ian Katz, Lannie Katzman, Bobby Kripke, Megan Miller ...... Youth Director Jill Kripke, Eric Lauber, Michael Leizerman, Helen Michaels, [email protected] Bruce Post, Carol Richman, Judy Scheinbach,

Mindy Slutsky

Cindy Robertson ...... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep [email protected] Emmie Brody……………………... USY President Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum [email protected]

8 Contributions …………………………………………………..

Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways:

* denotes B’nai Mitzvah $13.00 Shabbat Prayer Book $65.00 ** denotes Chai $18.00 Etz Hayim Bible $100.00 *** denotes Silver $25.00 Tree of Life Leaf $100.00 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 Tree of Life Stone $1000.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 Memorial Plaque $500.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before November 16, 2017

BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND HARRY GOMETZ FUND Baylee Mallin, Bat Mitzvah Yahrzeit In Memory of Ann and Howard Rosenberg*** Barbara Ross Sherrie Zaft Jeanette Bernstein, Special Birthday Max Davis Greg and Hope Davis Joel Marcovitch, Special Birthday Sarah Schulman Harriet and Marty Davis** Linda and Joel Beren, Special Birthdays Bonnie Ross Lannie and Roanne Katzman Randy Auslander, Special Birthday Homer Schroeder Phil Markowicz Eli and Fagie Benstein** Richard Schroeder Harriet and Marty Davis** Richard Bernstein, Speedy Recovery Yahrzeit Stan and Sheila Odesky CAMP RAMAH FUND Anne Davis Frances Gometz In Memory of

In Memory of Leonard Davis Sherrie Zaft Sherrie Zaft Greg, Hope, Jeremy, Adam and Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Kathryn Linver* Andy Davis Jack and Diana Lipszyc Phil Markowicz Hilda Davis Siegle Shirley Gerber Kathryn Linver Roanne and Lannie Katzman Phil Markowicz Marshall Shapiro Lannie and Roanne Katzman Yahrzeit Roanne and Lannie Katzman** Maurine and George Glasser Viola Lewis Anne Davis Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Kathryn Linver* Harriet and Marty Davis Rick and Nancy Zerner** Ann and Howard Rosenber g** CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Frances Gometz Saralee Richman Leaderman Harriet and Marty Davis Ann and Howard Rosenberg** In Honor of Sandy and Chuck Traugott Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday HIDDUR FUND Selma Master and Jerry Lacker Yahrzeit

In Honor of Jadzia Greenbaum In Memory of Anne Bauer, Speedy Recovery Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Sherrie Zaft Arlene and Jerry Russell* Jerome Gerber Arlene and Jerry Russell* Carol and Bill Richman Felice Wolff** Cheryl and Hank Silverman*** Ann Rosenberg, Special Birthday Reuben Kaplan Phil Markowicz Helen and Sheldon Kerper*** Sharon and Chuck Schwartz* Arlene and Jerry Russell** Joan and Gerry Glassberg*** Robert Price

Diane and Dave Treuhaft*** Sara Chabler Yahrzeit Rhoda Miller Ellen Chabler** Adolf Rothschild Bob and Lynne Wengrow*** Stanford Schwartz Manuel Shavin Jeff and Anne Bauer*** Sharon and Chuck Schwartz* Paul and Rona Rothschild**** Sue Wilson** Donald Steinberg, Beloved Husband and Chuck and Sandy Traugott** Father Jack Richman Linda Russell Jan Steinberg and Family**** Carol and Bill Richman Jack and Diana Lipszyc*** Elias Wajskol Cathy and Mike Gordon*** Anastazja Wajskol*** Ilene and Gary Damrauer** KATZ SANCTUARY FUND Helen Brown Luann and Bill Garber*** William Touran*** Carol and Bill Richman In Memory of Sheldon Rubin, Beloved Brother Eli and Fagie Benstein** Marlene and Merv Russell** Phil Markowicz Lois Levison** Jan Katz Ben and Sylvia Weisman Fran and Chuck Weinblatt**

Ira Weisman Ann’s Thursday Maj Group 9 Contributions……………………………………………………….

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND In Memory of In Honor of Rabbi Morris Sklar and Minnie Sklar Randy Auslander, Special Birthday Eli and Fagie Benstein** Gail and Lee Kwait** In Honor of Sherrie Zaft Linda and Joel Beren, Special Birthdays Stacey and Harley Kripke, Bat Mitzvah of Evelyn Auslander Paul Causman granddaughter, Sydney Jackier Gail and Lee Kwait** Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Margie Rusgo In Memory of In Memory of Phil Markowicz Sherrie Zaft Sherrie Zaft Harry Schulman Doris and Buz Steinberg Alix and Dick Greenblatt*** Evelyn Auslander Nancy and Nate Danziger** Eleanor Golding Arlene Brookenthal Phil Markowicz Phil Markowicz Tom and Shelley Helberg** Nancy and Nate Danziger** Gail and Lee Kwait** Yahrzeit Leslie and Michael Podolsky Alix and Dick Greenblatt** Isadore Cousin Paul Causman Larry and Joanie Kripke**** Evelyn Auslander Yahrzeit Goldie Adler Phil Markowicz SISTERHOOD Shulamith Benstein Marty and Hadassah Strobel Eli Benstein*** Yahrzeit In Memory of Robert Wexler Benjamin Berkman Sherrie Zaft Rhoda Miller and Family** Rene' and Rich Rusgo, Zoe Yaffe Al and Mike Blumberg* and Ben Yaffe** Annette Fine, Marla, Jamie, Erin TRIBUTE FUND Edith Levy and Family* Joanie and Larry Kripke**** Arlene Brookenthal In Honor of Betty Benjamin** Anne Bauer, Speedy Recovery Corky and Howard Parmet*** KEZUR LIBRARY FUND Bob and Lynne Wengrow Dave and Lil Perlman Chuck and Sandy Traugott Yahrzeit Gary and Marilyn Reinstein Ilene and Gary Damrauer** Sidney Kezur Janet Rogolsky Bill and Luann Garber, Marriage of daughter Esther Kezur and Family* Jim and Jan Stone*** Rachel to Jeff Miller Marcia Dolin Eli and Fagie Benstein** LILY BARON FUND Marilyn Reinstein Chuck and Sandy Traugott Maurine and George Glasser*

Yahrzeit Rhoda Miller and Family** In Memory of Harry Cousins Ruth and Jerry Gold and Family** Sherrie Zaft Barry and Becky Cousins**** Shirley Tochtermann** Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Sue and Mark Weinberg**** MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND Helen and Sheldon Kerper** Sherrie Zaft Jim and Diane Perlman Judy and Jerry Zafft Phil Markowicz Yahrzeit Eli Abramson and Nora Marian Oberlin Romanoff*** Jeff and Lorrie Daube, Dani, SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND Shirley Tochtermann** Sergio, Ryan and Andi In Memory of Stanley Oberlin Rabbi Morris Sklar and Minnie Sklar Phil Markowicz Jeff and Lorrie Daube, Dani, Brad , Tracy, Aaron and Alex Paul Goldner and Sandy Soifer Sergio, Ryan and Andi Schusterman Rabbi Morris Sklar and Minnie Sklar Yahrzeit Podolsky Family** MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND Al Rosen Yahrzeit Eli Abramson and Nora Yahrzeit Bess Kanter Romanoff** Morris Goldberg Robert Schreiber Harold Pintis William and Dorothy Goldberg**** Andrea and Gary Urie and Family** Zale and Shirley Kohler*** ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG Kirsten Alexander RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND SKIP FUND Ken Alexander** In Honor of In Honor of Noel Romanoff Fagie Benstein, In Appreciation of Study Paul Frankel, Special Birthday Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Group Rhoda Miller and Chuck Jack and Diana Lipszyc Friedman** Nora Romanoff, Speedy Recovery Max Romanoff

Eli and Fagie Benstein** Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff 10 YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND Thank You..……………………………... In Memory of Sherrie Zaft Your Generosity Helps Many in Need Judy Gersz Jewish Family Service thanks B’nai Israel congregants for generously Yahrzeit participating in this year’s High Holiday Paper Products Drive. Many, many bags of Benjamin Goldberg paper products and personal care items were donated. Your generous contributions Lawrence and Cheryl Goldberg** will serve the needs of our community neighbors for quite some time. JFS gives Leah Gersz food, fresh produce, paper goods, and personal care items to individuals who strug- Judy Gersz gle financially and helps them discover other resources to address on-going needs. Your support is vital to the operation of the food pantry and greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who made the paper products drive possible, including Nate Segall who, once again, donated a truck trailer in which to store and transport dona- In Memory of tions from The Temple to JFS. Thanks also to Larry Johnson who delivered dona- tions from CBI to JFS. Belle and Irving Michaels Helen Michaels and Todah rabah! Nancy Newbury Michael Tamor RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE

We met, we planned, we made tons of phone calls. We organized, we schlepped and we schlepped and schlepped some more. The rummage sale brought out many volunteers from both sister- hoods! Unpacking together, folding together, hanging together, and lunching to- gether, the rummage sale set up with considerable ease. Special thanks to our gents You have supported B’nai Israel and to our USYers who were of great assistance. However, we felt that the Torah during your lifetime. portion Noah and the flood had returned, as Sunday afternoon was a biblical down- Please consider B’nai Israel in pour. Again to all, our members who contributed their rummage, and most of all, to your will and other our volunteers, you are, and will always be the very best. Todah Rabah.

estate planning. Your Rummage Sale Team

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11 CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Non-Profit Org. BULLETIN U.S. Postage 6525 Sylvania Ave PAID Hanukkah Sylvania OH 43560 Sylvania, OH Shopping Spree Permit No. 42 Sundays, December 3 and 10 Address Service Requested 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Daily Services Schedule

Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Our students visit the Holocaust Memorial Center Religious School in Detroit with the Anne Frank tree in the background students have class in Abraham’s Hazzan Ivor tent and Preschool Lichterman leads the class works on B’nai Mitzvah class in Noah’s ark project the Genizah service to bury religious items that are no longer usable

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