The Messenger

Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775 October 2014

RABBI’S MESSAGE

Our syna- internet, when leaders of coun- serious commitment to support all gogue will be tries are allowed to hold symposi- of these efforts and activities I honored this ums denying the Holocaust, when have mentioned. month when our board member, anti-Semitism and attacks against In addition, and in a very Alia Garcia Ureste, will be sworn in and Jewish institutions positive way, we should not as a commissioner of the Texas throughout Europe are increasing, minimize but rather capitalize on Holocaust and Genocide Commis- we need to take a very serious the enormity of Alia’s appoint- sion. This historic appointment look at organizations and places ment. As Governor Rick Perry’s reflects the recognition of Gover- locally, state-wide, and nationally gubernatorial appointment, Alia nor Rick Perry regarding the work which combat the lies, the hatred, Garcia Ureste will bring dedica- that our synagogue and communi- and the desire of our enemies to tion, integrity, and commitment to ty has done teaching students and hurt and destroy us. Our support, this very important commission. adults in El Paso the message of both financially and through Alia and her husband, Gilbert, did the Holocaust and genocide renewed attendance at and partici- their return to with me a against nations, including the pation in our synagogue at a time few years ago, visited Israel with Jewish people and the Anusim. In when economic problems are our synagogue, attend services fact, the THGC has also issued a hurting us significantly, must regularly, and were remarried in contract to UTEP, to prepare become a priority for us. the Jewish tradition under a modules for teaching professors Sustaining the efforts of the El Huppah in our sanctuary. Last how to address the topics of how Paso Holocaust Museum and the year Alia observed her adult Bat to guide students to make correct Anusim Center must be a vital . Alia, Gilbert and their ethical decisions and choices. As a part of our personal agenda. The children moved to El Paso from Ft. part-time faculty member of UTEP best way to confront and defeat who teaches a course covering the evil forces out there that con’t on p. 2 Judaism, the Holocaust, anti- dehumanize mankind through Semitism, and crypto-, I am beheadings, terrorist attacks, and Inside this issue... truly honored to be a mentor to anti-Semitic activities is to stand Candle lighting and Services 2 Alia, the of Congregation proud and tall, come to syna- B’nai Zion, the Director of the gogue services and activities, give High Holiday Services 3 Anusim Center, and being part of generously to our congregation, the UTEP faculty. to the Museum and Center, send President’s Message 4 I am not sure if our congrega- our kids to the Jewish Academy Sisterhood 6,7 tion fully understands the impact and Torah, and protest of this appointment and how each the lies and hateful propaganda of Simchas 8 of us should be proud to be our enemies. I implore each and Yahrzeits 9 associated with Congregation every one of us to WAKE UP. I am B’nai Zion. At a time in history not inventing the serious condi- Donations 10,11 when survivors of the Holocaust tions which are facing the very Calendar 12 are few, when Holocaust denial is survival of the Jewish community, an increasing problem on the but I urge each of us to make a and much more...

Stockton to become active members of the Jewish commu- nity, our synagogue and to provide a solid Jewish educa- CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES tion for her children, who now attend the El Paso Jewish Academy, the Pre-School of the JCC and our own Talmud Torah. In her own words, Alia told me that her appointment Friday serves as “evidence that family and friends, members of Congregation B’nai Zion, and the board and supporters of October 3 ~ 6:30 pm the Anusim Center, have all helped her on her journey, that October 10 ~ 6:22 pm she appreciates all that we have done for her to make her dream become a reality,” and I know that she will treat this October 17 ~ 6:13 pm appointment with humility, with sincere dedication and conviction. October 24 ~ 6:06 pm It is my hope that we will attend Alia’s ceremony and appointment which will take place on Monday, October 13 October 31 ~ 5:59 pm at the Anusim Center, 4100 Wallenberg at 6:30 p.m. to Candle lighting for the Holidays 8:30 p.m. That evening will be at the center instead of the synagogue. How ironic it is that the ceremony is on can be found on page 3 the holiday of Sukkot, when we thank God that Hashem protected us on our way back to the Promised Land after leaving 400 years as slaves in Egypt through the Sukkah. It is also on Columbus Day, so in addition to celebrating his birthday and his expedition to the New World, we also remember the evil intentions of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella who tried to rid Spain of the Jewish people through SYNAGOGUE SERVICES genocide and expulsion. May we together celebrate on October 13 this year, the Daily ~ Monday thru Friday 7:00 am achievements of our congregation for 115 years, the Monday thru Thursday 6:30 pm contributions of the Jewish people to the world, and the appointment of Alia Garcia Ureste as a commissioner of the Friday evening 6:15 pm (unless listed otherwise) Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Saturday morning & Holidays 9:30 am Stephen A. Leon Saturday Mincha ~ please check calendar Rabbi (followed by Seudah Shlesheet & Ma’ariv)

Sunday (unless Holiday) 8:30 am & 5:00 pm

B’nai Zion Officers and Staff

Rabbi Stephen A. Leon  Administrative Director Annalie Rollins We are saddened by the passing President Cesar Carrasco of our beloved members 1st Vice President Alan Cohen Irving Heller Samuel Kimmelman 2nd Vice President David Sabal and extend our heartfelt condolences 3rd Vice President Esther Kuchinsky to their families and friends. Treasurer Ernest Eisenberg May their memory forever be a blessing. Secretary John Garcia  Sisterhood President Sandy Dula USY President Eddy Madero USY Advisor Rachel Leon Messenger Layout & Editor Joyce Gronich

The Messenger is published monthly, except July and August DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE MESSENGER IS October 15 Articles and pictures should be emailed to the synagogue office at [email protected]

Congregation B’nai Zion  805 Cherry Hill  El Paso, Texas 79912  915-833-2222 www.congregationbnaizion.org 2

HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES 2014/5775

YOM KIPPUR SHEMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH

Friday, October 3 – Erev Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 15 – Hoshanna Rabbah 6:15 PM – Mincha followed by Kol Nidrei 6:45 AM – Shachrit 6:30 PM – candle lighting 6:00 PM – Mincha & Erev Shemini Atzeret services 6:16 PM – candle lighting Saturday, October 4 – Yom Kippur 9:00 AM – Shachrit Thursday, October 16 – Shemini Atzeret ~11:45 AM – Yizkor 9:30 AM – Shemini Atzeret services 5:00 PM – Mincha ~11:00 AM – Yizkor 7:29 PM – Havdalah/end of holiday 6:00 PM – Mincha followed by Erev Simchat Torah services 7:15 PM – candle lighting SUKKOT Friday, October 17 – Simchat Torah Wednesday, October 8 – Erev Sukkot 9:30 AM – Simchat Torah services 6:15 PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:00 PM – Shabbat services 6:24 PM – candle lighting 6:13 PM – candle lighting

Thursday, October 9 – Sukkot Day 1 Saturday, October 18 9:30 AM – Shachrit 9:30 AM – Shachrit - Bat Mitzvah Elise Erlich 6:15 PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:00 PM – Mincha/Seudah/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 7:23 PM – candle lighting

Friday, October 10 – Sukkot Day 2 9:30 AM – Shachrit 6:15 PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv High Holiday childcare 6:22 PM – candle lighting for Shabbat

Saturday, October 11 – Shabbat Hol Hamoed Sukkot USY is offering childcare 9:30 AM – Shachrit for the High Holidays 6:20 PM – Mincha/Seudah/ Ma’ariv/Havdalah Babysitting will be offered from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm Saturday, October 4

Babysitting will also be offered High Holiday for Kol Nidre which begins at 6:15 pm Friday, October 3 jr. congregation Marvin Nadler Youth Room

(ages 8+) Saturday, October 4 Yom Tov Program (ages 2-7) 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Chapel Schoichet Library

(will include light lunch) (will include light lunch)

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By now you probably have In my time as president of Congregation B'nai noticed that my messages tend to Zion, I have had the great privilege of seeing many be on the short side of the spec- volunteers take the initiative to match a skill or trum. This is probably due to the strength that they possess with a need in our con- fact that writing is not my forte, gregation and take action. Whether helping at the mostly because of my training as office while we are short on staff, actively serving on an engineer. I find comfort in the the board and committees, or making generous well-documented fact that engineers tend to be less contributions, these individuals have had an enor- than stellar communicators. One person that I ad- mous impact on our congregation, and all of us owe mire for being an excellent communicator is Rabbi a great deal of gratitude to them. Leon. I am always amazed at the eloquence with We have just gone through a period of serious which he can express himself through his sermons introspection and my hope is that each one of us can and how he keeps us engaged. enter this New Year with a heightened desire to join Now, why am I starting this month’s message the many volunteers already helping our congrega- with a public recognition of my “not so very good tion. I am convinced that with your commitment we communication skills” and Rabbi Leon’s excellence in can make B'nai Zion the congregation we all desire this area? Well, because I wholeheartedly believe for the future generations. that if all of us took the time to find those things at G'mar Hatimah Tovah and have an easy fast, which we excel and made the commitment to use them in the service of our congregation, we would Cesar Carrasco be able to make B’nai Zion a thriving community. President, Congregation B’nai Zion [email protected]

We thank the following members for sponsoring the Seudah Shlesheet during the summer: ~ Tom and Sandy Dula in memory of their parents, Anne and William Beleck and Julius and Ruth Dula ~ The Kurland family in memory of their father and grandfather, Abraham Kurland ~ Felicia Rubin in memory of Sarel Schottland

We thank the following members for sponsoring the Bagel Breakfast during the summer: ~ Tanny Berg and Leah Chayes and their families in memory of father and grandfather, Jack Berg ~ David Sabal in memory of his parents, Dr. James and Persephone Sabal

If you are interested in sponsoring a Friday evening Oneg Shabbat, Saturday morning Kiddush Lunch, Saturday afternoon Seudah Shlesheet, or Sunday morning Bagel Breakfast in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call the Synagogue office for more information or to make arrangements.

We appreciate your support!

We also wish to thank...

The Nadler family for providing the beautiful flowers for our sanctuary on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in memory of Marvin Nadler.

Mike Batkin for providing the beautiful flowers for our Sukkot services.

Howard and Mona Goldberg for the cleaning of our tallisim as we prepared for the High Holidays.

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New Children's Shabbat Service

We are starting a new program called Children's Shabbat Service for ages 4-8 led by Sherry Grinsteiner. It will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon the following dates through December. These are the first and third Saturdays of each month. September 20 October 18 Jewish War Veterans, Maurice Kubby Post#749 November 1 membership is open to all Active Duty, Retired, November 15 and Veterans (no combat requirement), men December 6 and women of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air (children and their families are invited to join Force, or Coast Guard, National Guard or Re- EPJA and celebrate Shabbat at Ft. Bliss this day) serves. The Post has monthly meetings on the December 20 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am at Temple Mount Sinai (4408 North Stanton). For more information on the organization or meetings, please contact Post Commander Scott Stevens at (915) 309-4436 Please join us to celebrate with or [email protected] Alia Garcia Ureste on her appointment by Governor Rick Perry Misplace your Messenger? as a commissioner of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide You can always find a color Commission. copy on our website:

Alia’s ceremony and appointment www.congregationbnaizion.org will take place Monday, October 13 at the Anusim Center, 4100 Wallenberg Sign up for e-blasts! 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Don’t be left out! Learn about what’s going on in That evening Minyan will be at the center our shul through our weekly e-blasts and remind- instead of the synagogue. ers for upcoming events. We also let you know if a member of our congregation has passed away, Please join us on this special occasion and the shiva arrangements.

Call or email the shul with your email address to be added to the list-serve.

[email protected] Attention: 915-833-2222

ShulCloud Portal

All congregants should check their email as soon as possible for the emails "Welcome to GREAT NEWS! B'nai Zion ShulCloud Portal" sent on August 24, and "Bnai Zion rolls out new & dynamic You can now make a payment to member portal (ShulCloud)" sent on Wednes- B’nai Zion via PayPal day, August 27. If you did not receive these This is a secure and easy way to make emails, an incorrect email address may have a payment for dues, donations and even meals. been used. Please call the shul to update your email address for the ShulCloud Portal if you Go to www.congregationbnaizion.org to check it out did not receive the emails.

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SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

All of our thoughts and We are all in agreement that your sisterhood will be a prayers were answered when I better fit geographically with the Pacific Southwest received the following email from Region. This letter will serve as formal acknowledgement our WLCJ National President of B’nai Zion Sisterhood’s new affiliation with Pacific Southwest Region of Women’s League for Conservative stating the approval of El Paso's Judaism, effective immediately. Sisterhood transferring from the We wish B’nai Zion Sisterhood much success in your IntraContinental Region to the new home. We know that you will be an asset to your new Pacific Southwest Region. Yes, region and hope that your connection to Women’s League the approval had to be made by the national board for Conservative Judaism will become even stronger. and thanks to Margie Miller, who pushed a positive B’Shalom, and aggressive outline of why we should change Carol S. Simon, over made it a reality. Margie is the wonder woman WLCJ International President who paid us a visit in the midst of planning a nation- al convention in New Jersey this summer. In fact, We look forward to a great year ahead. Patty when I wrote Ronnie Fox about the possible change, Hutman, our Program Vice President, is doing an she was delighted stating she had been trying for excellent job planning events that you will be appre- years to make this happen. Ronnie, as many of you ciative of and look forward to attending. If you need know, is a past president of our sisterhood and was a ride to any meeting or program, please let me president of the Southwest Region. Please go to know. We don't want you to miss out on the fun! WLCJ.org and learn about the new region we repre- Dining in the Sukkah with the Rabbi is always en- sent and the facts about everything Women's lightening and the food is so delicious. So, shake or League does for you and all of us. wave your lulav. Let's wait and see! Here is an excerpt from the letter I received: You will be receiving your new directory soon. Enjoy viewing and using it and please, please sup- Dear Sandy: port our advertisers! We greatly appreciated your contacting Women’s League with your request to change your region associa- Sandy Dula tion from IntraContinental to Pacific Southwest. We Sisterhood President acknowledge your commitment to Women's League, and understand the reasoning behind this request.

Knowledge is Power:

Ladies’ (and Gentlemen’s) Evening with the Rabbi in the Sukkah

Sunday, October 12 6:45 pm (following mincha)

Enjoy our traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage in the Sukkah and share an evening of "What are we Supposed to do learning as Rabbi Leon discusses “What Are We - Shake or Wave the Lulav?" Supposed to Do – Wave or Shake the Lulav?”

RSVP please: 833-2222

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SISTERHOOD

Power Play: Words Have Power:

Sisterhood & Hadassah Congregation B’nai Zion Sisterhood Fall GAME DAY Temple Mt. Sinai WRJ El Paso Chapter of Hadassah

Invite You to a Book Discussion and Review

If You Awaken Wednesday, Love by Emuna Elon October 22

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM B’nai Zion Thursday, Friedman Social Hall November 6 7:00 pm $10.00 per person at B’nai Zion Enjoy a lovely lunch with your friends and stay

for an afternoon of fun and games. Old favorites discussion led by Judy Weiser such as Scrabble, bridge, pan, rummy-Q, mah- jong, and many other games are offered. refreshments will be served

Make your reservation with Marcia Schwartz “After Yair Berman left her and shattered all her dreams, the devastated Shlomtzion Drore escaped as far as possible from him and her intensely religious life in Jerusalem, becoming an interior designer in secular Tel-Aviv. Twenty-one years later, her daughter has Do you have a son or daughter out of town at college become engaged to his son, and Shlomtzion is forced and we don’t know about it? Please contact Sandy to visit the controversial settlement in which Yair Peitzer or Sandy Dula to be added to the College lives, not only to plan the wedding but to confront her Connection program. former love and the mistakes of her life. Set in Israel between the Six Day War and the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, If You Awaken Love is the intensely moving story of a stormy and spiritual young girl and her love-hate relationships with her childhood sweet- heart, with her father, and with God.”

Become a member of B'nai Zion Sisterhood Dues are $25.00 per year and $5.00 for the Hinda Goodman Cemetery Upkeep Fund (optional). Become a member and enjoy all the exciting things Sisterhood will offer this year.

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 02 Lee Nadler 20 Yolanda Radcliffe NNIVERSARIES A Sheri Rosenbaum 21 Jack Cohen 04 Dr. Monica Kimmelman Amit Toren 02 Dr. Jeffrey & Catherine Weislow

05 Joan Cherno 23 Ninette Altus 05 Mario & Jacklyn Ochoa Helen Pearlmutter Cesar Pazos 08 Dr. Todd & Sheri Reiter 06 Abraham Chowaiki 24 Sara Blaugrund 14 Herry & Sara Gaono 08 Richard Grodin Caron Cohen 16 Gilberto & Alia Ureste Dr. Maurice Wiener 25 Beverly Reiter 26 Randy & Loretta Fertel 11 Dr. Cesar Carrasco 26 Arlene Feinberg Joani Schonberg Mona Goldberg 29 Jack & Sandy Peitzer Gil Kimmelman Tibor & Ann Schaechner 12 Solomon Holland 27 Dr. Richard Applebaum 14 Paulette Newberger 30 15 Howard Goldberg Sharon Cosby Lynn Kobren Jaime Rubenstein

16 Ellyn Bork 31 Mark Hutman Rose Gallardo-Herrera Jack Peitzer to Dr. Steven and Kacy Spivack on the recent

17 Nat Holzer marriage of their son, Harris to Lauren Dr. David Schecter Spicehandler. The couple is living in Dallas.

to Alia Garcia Ureste on her appointment by Governor Rick Perry as a commissioner of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Bat Mitzvah Elise Ehrlich October 18, 2014 Bar Mitzvah Julian Cohen My name is Elise Ehrlich and I am in the 7th grade at St. Mark’s. October 11, 2014 My parent’s are William and Jennifer and my brother is Adin. Hi, I am Julian My grandparents are Herb and Cohen and in the 7th Brenda Ehrlich and Joe and Lorri Halow. When I grow Grade at Da Vinci. up I want to be either a plastic surgeon or an oncologist. When I am not busy with schoolwork or volunteering my My parents are Alan and Debra Cohen. On time, I like to read, draw, play tennis and play the piano. October 11, 2014, I will become a Bar My Bat Mitzvah is October 18, 2014. I am excited to Mitzvah. To me this means I will not be have this date for my Bat Mitzvah because the Parsha completely independent but in fact on the is B’reisheet. I feel that it is the perfect date since it relates to my mitzvah projects, Remember Us and road to independence with greater responsi- Make A Wish. These two mitzvah projects are special to bilities to family and community. The Bar me because I am helping to make a difference by Mitzvah project I chose is to volunteer at the participating in both programs. The Holocaust mitzvah Holocaust Museum. project, Remember Us, helps to keep the memory alive I have many interests and hobbies. One of those children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. I is scouting with Troop 613 from B’nai Zion am hoping to keep the memory alive of Eva Erlich, a 5 year old who lost her life in the Holocaust. By helping Synagogue and the other is playing video the Make A Wish program in El Paso, I am bringing joy games. Also, I enjoy my British Beagle, to the Wish Kids that aren’t as fortunate as I am. By Hunter, who we adopted 5 weeks ago, and participating in these programs and studying for my Bat has since become a part of our family. Mitzvah, I now feel like I have accomplished many Sports are important to me, especially things in my growth to becoming an adult in the eyes of Judaism. I have enjoyed my studies and look forward to soccer and baseball. In the future, I want to becoming a Bat Mitzvah. be in the Navy and have a medical career.

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OCTOBER YAHRZEITS

10/5 (Tishrei 11) 10/11 (Tishrei 17) 10/18 (Tishrei 24) 10/26 (Heshvan 2) Julius Dula Sadie Garbar Norton Furman Joseph Aaronson Gitel Gluck Jennie Roth William Goldfarb Esther Braun Golde Gluck Pia Zlotnick Erich Eichenwald 10/19 (Tishrei 25) Hershel Gluck 10/12 (Tishrei 18) Samuel Butcher Rita Godin Isidore Gluck Julius Guez Debra Eckert Gizela Rosenzweig Leah Gluck Julius Rosenzweig Sidney Kaplowitz Alma Goldfarb Mindel Gluck Morris Schuller Peitzer 10/27 (Heshvan 3) Yaakov Gluck Fanny Plaut Miriam Aaronson Abraham Rosenfeld 10/13 (Tishrei 19) 10/1 (Tishrei 7) B.J. Baker Henry Schlusselberg Barry Pitter 10/20 (Tishrei 26) Arlene Hutman Richard Carvajal Beatrice Baker Ida Levenfus 10/6 (Tishrei 12) 10/14 (Tishrei 20) Mary Freed Calman Ellowitz Nate Diamond Rebecca Siegel Anne Beleck Alexander Pollak Hymer Rosen

Solomon Goodman Bernard Margolis 10/2 (Tishrei 8) Pearl Pracker 10/21 (Tishrei 27) 10/28 (Heshvan 4) Joseph Chudnow 10/7 (Tishrei 13) Nathan Behrman Rebeca Basrawi Miriam Cooper Joseph Gniazdowitz 10/15 (Tishrei 21) Samuel Bir 10/22 (Tishrei 28) Gennifer Zissman Annette Marcus Nettie Marcus Hyman Galanter Celia Schecter Nathan Pepper Solomon Wintroub Susan Shugart 10/3 (Tishrei 9) Ida Siegelman Salomon Pollak 10/24 (Tishrei 30) Goldie Wacow Tillie Dembofsky Rachel Setton 10/8 (Tishrei 14) Martha Burian Florence Freedenthal Ben Stein 10/29 (Heshvan 5) Moses Schwarz Rafael Harari Sam Feiner Ida Cinofsky Arthur Wachtel Sophie Plaut William Yaker Jeannette Lavis Paul Englander

Jules Novick 10/16 (Tishrei 22) Lillian Schnitzer 10/4 (Tishrei 10) 10/30 (Heshvan 6) Arlene Pergricht Anne Dreyer Louis Schoichet Efrayim Altus Sidney Levine Georgie Schwartz Rose Ganem 10/25 (Heshvan 1) Rivka Altus Sarah Schwartz Dora Veta 10/17 (Tishrei 23) Edward Blaugrund Genia Nadler 10/31 (Heshvan 7) Morris Horowitz Breneh Heller Sam Deener Levi Nadler Phillip Gordon 10/10 (Tishrei 16) Lazar Kopilowitz Maida Dubin Adolf Vorenberg Martha Himelstein Sara Askenzai Abraham Kroman David Korn Bina Vorenberg Mina Metzger Louis Postinick Norton Landfield Yakov Rubin Dora Pulner Clara Stone Joseph Schimmel Rose Wintroub Lena Swartz

Visit our website: www.congregationbnaizion.org

Congregation B'nai Zion, B'nai Zion Sisterhood and B'nai Zion USY are all beneficiaries of

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DONATIONS

Ben and Florence Schoichet in memory of Frieda May Aboud Marvin Nadler USY Room Fund Memorial Fund Susan Eisen

in memory of Eileen Licht in memory of Eileen Licht in honor of Jack Eisenberg Bob and Carol Teplitz and the Teplitz Blanche Brown on his special birthday family Susan Eisen Building Fund yahrzeit for father, Samuel Zucker happy birthday to Jay Heins Carol Teplitz in memory of Eileen Licht Susan Eisen Richard and Eileen Armour in honor of Selma Chasens on her happy special birthday to special birthday yahrzeit for mother, Estelle Skoloff Josh Cohen Rick and Paige Teplitz and the Teplitz Archie and Elinor Siegelman Susan Eisen family

Cantor David Leon in memory of Judy Lauterbach Rabbi's Fund Susan Eisen Biblical Gardens congratulations to Dr. Steve and yahrzeit for Chaya Rubinstein speedy recovery to Cathy Weislow Jaime Rubinstein Wendy Lanski on the birth of their Felicia Rubin new baby yahrzeit for father, David Baron in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Susan Eisen Ho Baron Robin Gold in honor of Louis Cohen on his yahrzeit for mother, Dora Gniazdowitz Sam and Lenore Kobren special birthday Isaac and Ruth Gniazdowitz in memory of Eileen Licht Susan Eisen in memory of and condolences to Albert and Shirleen Askenazi happy birthday to Lorry Hartley on the loss of her Bertie Siegelman Martha Eisenberg father, Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Dr. and Mrs. Richard Harris Susan Eisen Felicia Rubin Sam and Lenore Kobren wishing Mike and Susan Jaffee Mark and Patricia Hutman in honor of Milton Cherno on his much joy in their new home with Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman 90th birthday Ruth Deener health and happiness for many Louis, Cindy, Josh, Bryan and Aaron more years speedy recovery to E. B. Dubowitz Cohen Jack Eisenberg Felicia Rubin yahrzeit for mother, in honor of Milton Cherno in memory of Eileen Licht Regina Reisel Kellen on his 90th birthday Felicia Rubin Dr. Mimi Gladstein Joyce Jaffee Mark and Patty Hutman David Erlich Tzedakah Fund Rose Holland General Donation Fund Pete Shugart and Judi Lieberman in memory of Eileen Licht Ruth Erlich in memory of Cheryl Heller in honor of Helen Beckoff Miriam Pittle on her special birthday congratulations to Sandy and Judy in memory of Eileen Licht Keith and Becky Myers Grodin on the births of their new Dr. Ezra and Ilisa Cappell grandchildren happy birthday to Irma Katz Joyce Lasker Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman Chuck and Peggy Kovan Nancy E. Brown in honor of Helen Beckoff happy anniversary to Jay and Roni on her special birthday Goodman Family Spetalnick Memorial Fund Dr. Jerry and Marcia Schwartz Chuck and Peggy Kovan happy birthday to Ruth Erlich in memory of Dan Goodman yahrzeit for grandfather, Barbara Ettinger Joseph Epstein Chuck and Peggy Kovan Valerie Mims Doris Eisenberg Heller Memorial Fund best wishes to David and Debra Garden of the Living in memory of Eileen Licht Cohen on the upcoming bar mitzvah Alice Kasner in memory of Charlotte Ramenofsky of their son, Julian Joyce Jaffee Marla Rae Stein Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman Susan Eisen Memorial Fund yahrzeit for mother and mother-in-law, Libe Holland condolences to Robert Goldfarb in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Isaac and Ruth Gniazdowitz on the loss of his brother, Sharon Stein and family Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Rose Holland in memory of Eileen Licht Jack Eisenberg yahrzeit for mother, Martha Goldberg Sharon Stein and family happy birthday to Lester and Wendy Rothschild in memory of Sam Kimmelman Dr. Lauren Eisenberg in honor of Milton Cherno on his Susan Eisen Sharon Stein and family 90th birthday in memory of Eileen Licht Felicia Rubin Susan Eisen

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DONATIONS happy birthday to Nadia Chowaiki a speedy recovery to Ruth Lee Rose in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman of San Diego Byron and Donna Rubin happy birthday to Nazanin Shaouli Herb and Brenda Erlich Irwin, Ina, Beth, Debra, Maurice and Shayna Kurland Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman happy special birthday to Serry Barko Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum in memory of Eileen Licht mazel tov to Manuel Llamas and Jennifer Barrajas on the arrival of best wishes to Milton Cherno Amy G. Wilson their new baby girl, Maya on his 90th birthday Archie and Elinor Siegelman Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman Dorothy Borschow (for Book Fund) Ben and Evaline Gomersall Bill and Anne Spier happy birthday Rabbi Stephen Leon Teens to Israel Fund Bob and Elaine Krasne Dr. Parviz and Leticia Neiman speedy recovery and continued Byron and Donna Rubin complete recovery to Rachel Lavis good health to Cathy Weislow Chaim and Marilyn Silverstein Felicia Rubin Eric and Karen Sacks Dr. Jerry and Marcia Schwartz in memory of Sam Kimmelman Art and Linda Corral Jeanne Saunders Dr. Jerry and Marcia Schwartz Martin and Bonnie Colton condolences to Marcia Dahlberg Felicia Rubin Rachel Weinstein on the loss of her mother, Charlotte Dinah Braun and family Sarita Heller Ramenofsky Socorro E. Villalobos yahrzeit for niece, Cliff and Martha Eisenberg Sonia Sacks Sara Johanna Kaim happy birthday to Cheryl Gordon Stu and Teri Wolkoff Boris Kaim David and Tita Kaplan Sylvia Korn

Ruth and Ted Carr in memory of Cheryl Heller Susie Schneider Cemetery Fund Myer and Beth Lipson Irwin, Ina, Beth, Debra, Maurice and Shayna Kurland in memory of Asher Benattia in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Consuelo Madero David and Tita Kaplan *Donations made after September 15 in memory of Domingo Ruiloba Dr. Jerry and Marcia Schwartz will appear in the next Messenger Myer and Beth Lipson Consuelo Madero in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb condolences to Paul Dudley Kenneth and Joan Korn on the loss of his father Cliff and Martha Eisenberg Our synagogue thanks you Sarita Heller Sylvia Korn in memory of Eileen Licht so much for your in memory of Eileen Licht Allen and Marlene Levine donations and support. Alice Kasner Art and Linda Corral Chris Cervantes Cliff and Martha Eisenberg Deborah Kay Reavis David and Tita Kaplan Sam and Gayle Belford Doreen Naparstek and Ilisa Naparstek Doug and Jill Green in memory of Henry Kellen Tom and Sandy Dula Cliff and Martha Eisenberg yahrzeit for father, Irving Grosser in memory of Judy Lauterbach El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Janet Grosser Cliff and Martha Eisenberg in memory of my husband, yahrzeit for mother, Congregation B’nai Zion is Rodolfo Madero Regina Reisel Kellen collecting non-perishable foods Consuelo Madero Dr. William and Holli Berry for the El Pasoans Fighting in memory of Sam Kimmelman condolences to Shari Schwartz Hunger organization. Josh and Lisa Naparstek on the loss of her father Please place your donations Cliff and Martha Eisenberg in the green bin in the Siddur Fund Sam and Gayle Belford synagogue lobby. in memory of Dr. Irvin Goldfarb USY Fund Sarita Heller Thank you for your donation in memory of Sam Kimmelman in memory of Betty Camhi Doreen Naparstek and Ilisa Naparstek Irwin, Ina, Beth, Debra, Maurice and Shayna Kurland Talmud Torah Fund speedy recovery to Cathy Weislow in memory to Dr. Irvin Goldfarb Kenneth and Joan Korn Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum condolences to Barbara Dubowitz in memory of Eileen Licht Foundas on the loss of her Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum husband, Col. Arthur Foundas The Weiner family Irwin, Ina, Beth, Debra, Maurice and Shayna Kurland

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Congregation B’nai Zion ~ 805 Cherry Hill Ln. El Paso, TX 79912 ~ (915) 833-2222

October 2014 Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Talmud Torah Erev Yom Kippur 4:00 pm Yom Kippur Shabbat

Mincha, followed services 9:00 am by Kol Nidrei Yizkor ~11:45 am

6:15 pm Mincha 5:00 pm Havdalah 7:29 pm

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Talmud Torah CBZ board No Talmud Torah Sukkot Sukkot Shabbat 9:00 am meeting 7:30 pm Shacharit 9:30 am Shacharit 9:30 am services 9:30 am Erev Sukkot Bar Mitzvah BZUSY Mincha 6:15 pm Mincha 6:15 pm Mincha Julian Cohen Jumpland Shabbat services 1:00 pm 6:15 pm Mincha 6:20 pm

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Talmud Torah Hoshana Rabbah Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Shabbat 9:00 am Shacharit 6:45 am Shacharit 9:30 am Shacharit 9:30 am services 9:30 am Yizkor ~11:00 am Bat Mitzvah BZUSY board No Talmud Torah Shabbat services Elise Ehrlich meeting 10:30 am Erev 6:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Mincha 6:00 pm Evening with Rabbi Shemini Atzeret Mincha 6:00 pm Leon in the Sukkah Mincha 6:00 pm followed by Simchat 6:45 pm Torah services

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Talmud Torah Sisterhood Game Shabbat services Shabbat 9:00 am Day 11:30 am 6:15 pm Torah study 9:00 am services 9:30 am Talmud Torah 4:00 pm Mincha 6:00 pm

26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Nov Talmud Torah Shabbat services Shabbat Talmud Torah 9:00 am 6:15 pm Torah study 9:00 am 4:00 pm services 9:30 am BZUSY board meeting Mincha 5:45 pm 10:30 am BZUSY Bobo’s 1:00 pm Corn Maze & Havdallah with MSTY 7:00 pm

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