Congregation B'nai Jacob 7227 Bittersweet Moors Drive B'nai Jacob Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Tel: 260-672-8459

Fax: 260-672-8928 Bulletin Email: [email protected] Website: www.bnaijacobfw.com Since 1912 ... Celebrating 100+ Years Visit us on Facebook Ms. Rigler explains that this wave of Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan terror is different in that diverse individuals are committing these Bulletin atrocities with knives. In fact, you had President Mark Schneider one of the killers, who was a telephone employee, an Israeli Arab citizen! In her article, she talks about how there seems November 2015 to be no sane solution, either militarily or politically! Cheshvan and Kislev 5776 She instead tells us that there is a

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES solution. She reminds us of the Believe in Miracles Jewishness of the first two teachings of 1 the 12-step program: Dear B'nai Jacob family, Religious School; We admitted that we were powerless 2 Federation News The news from has been very over ______, that our troubling. President Abbas of the lives had become unmanageable. Yahrzeits; Birthdays; Palestinians has blood on his hands for inciting bloodshed. Ever since he made We came to believe that a Power Anniversaries; 3 the outrageous and vicious statement greater than ourselves could restore us Gift Shop News that the Jews desecrated the Temple to sanity. Donations; Logistics; Mount with their dirty feet, Arab teens This is what happened to our people in Thank Yous; 4 and adults have been venting their Egypt, while in slavery. When the old Hanukkah Celebration hatred against their Jewish neighbors, Pharaoh died, we thought that perhaps Genealogy and the inflicting pain and death on Israel's we would have some respite with the Extra Holocaust Program; citizens. There have even been videos new leader. We did not. So, we cried out Interfaith Thanksgiving circulated on how to stab Jews, to our G-d! We admitted how powerless portraying what areas of the body to we were, and Hashem brought the cut! Violence has never been and never solution. will be a solution. Yet, here we go again. Ms. Rigler concludes her article with these poignant thoughts: Sara Yoheved Rigler is a popular author and international lecturer on Jewish "As I sit here in my home in spirituality. In an article she paints the Jerusalem’s Old City, hearing sirens of frustration of our Jewish families in police and ambulances rushing to yet Israel through the words of Tovi Harari, another scene of terrorism, of Jewish who said: "As you can see, we are in a blood spilled by those who believe that state of fear, fear to send our children to killing a Jew is their ticket to Paradise, I

school. I haven't sent my daughter to could easily fall into despair. Instead, I ETHICS CLASS school for three days already. The will cry out to G-d to redeem us. I know led by situation can't continue like this. There that G-d can send a solution in ways that we humans can’t even dream of. Rabbi Kornspan has to be some sort of solution. The continues.... prime minister must wake up, and As David Ben Gurion, Israel’s crusty understand we can't continue like this. first Prime Minister, declared: "In They stab in the streets, and we have no Israel, if you don’t believe in miracles, Next Class is security. You can't walk around the you’re not a realist." Sunday, November 15 streets. I don't remember there ever at 10:30am being something like this." 9:30am Tallit and Tefillin Rabbi Mitchell Kornspan

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL GETTING TO AND FROM SHUL The entrance to and exit from Bittersweet Moors Drive at U.S. 24 West continues to be closed. November Class Schedule Completion of the renovation project Hebrew School 4th, 11th, 18th 4:00pm-6:00pm is expected by November 20, 2015. Havurat No’ar 4th, 11th, 18th 4:30pm-6:00pm This means all members and visitors Shabbat School 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 9:30am-11:45am to the synagogue must use alternate routes via Dell Loch Way at Homestead Road; and Glen Lake Hanukkah Celebration will be on Wednesday, December 9 Drive via Amber Road. If necessary, from 5:30-7:00pm. More details on page 4 of this bulletin. please call the office at 672-8459 for further assistance. Map available at http://mapq.st/1NJQSqr

invites you to join us for our OPENING CAMPAIGN EVENT. Major David Tzur, Speaker Title: ISIS: It's influence on the Israel-Palestinian Major (res.) David Tzur served as commander of an elite counter- conflict and on the terrorism unit in the as well as commander of the Coastal Plain District Police. Israeli Arab minority. After his military service, Tzur joined the Force, and served in their counter-terrorism unit.

Monday, November 2, He worked as a security consultant for the 1996 Summer Olympics in 2015 @ 7:00pm. Atlanta, Georgia.

Rifkin Campus at 5200 Major General (Rt) Tzur became chief of staff of the Ministry of Public You will be asked to make your Security, was commander of the from 2002 until commitment to the 2015-2016 2004, and the district commander of the police force in Tel Aviv.

Federation Annual Campaign. He was CEO and owner of GLS and the external director of Epsilon (Individual gifts will not be Funds. announced.) Please call the Federation office at 456-0400 In February 2013, Tzur was elected to the on behalf of the or e-mail [email protected]. Tenua Party. He is a member of several Knesset committees th including the economic affairs committee. Your response by October 29 is appreciated. Tzur holds a BA Degree in Middle-East studies from Tel Aviv Dessert reception to follow. University.

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November Birthdays November Yahrzeits November Yahrzeits Cheshvan/ November Kislev/ November 1 Elijah Mamayek 19 31-1 Sonia Abrams 12 23-24 Toba Malka Schwartz 3 Hanna Ruth Crell 19 31-1 George Droegmyer 13 24-25 Rita Jo Levin Rainey 3 Adam Snitzer 20 1-2 Goldye Appel 14 25-26 Isidor Hassan 3 Sam Stoller 14 25-26 Milton Jerry Ontell 20 1-2 Margaret Merin 7 Elianna Friedman 21 2-3 Seth Aaron Horwitz 14 25-26 Mindel Yoinovicz 23 4-5 Hannah Crell 15 26-27 Elsie Levin 7 Kathy Jarvis 23 4-5 Lena Dinnerstein 15 26-27 Audra E. Mandel 12 David Bosell 23 4-5 Gittel Rovel 15 26-27 Samuel Rothberg 14 Alek Bussell 23 4-5 Minnie Moyer Sapirie 16 27-28 Louis Leader 14 Jaki Schreier 16 27-28 Leonard J. Levy 24 5-6 Myron M. Horwitz 16 Jan Sarratore 24 5-6 Mae Levy 16 27-28 Rebecca Winnick 26 7-8 Harry Brateman 17 28-29 Florence Bernstein 18 Art Kupersmith 26 7-8 Harriet Chodash 17 28-29 Clyde R. Gaddis 19 Austin Fergusson 26 7-8 Jeanne Erlich 17 28-29 Max Konigsberg 22 Dan Appel 26 7-8 Jennie Gilbert 18 29-30 Abraham M. Zinn 22 Aaron Farber 19 30-1 Emanual Kreitman 26 7-8 Elaine Lazar 23 Steve Martin 26 7-8 Jack Marks 19 30-1 Peter Lauinger 26 7-8 Fred Schneider CONDOLENCES 24 Ron Goltz 26 Karen Yost 27 8-9 Abraham Schwartz to Dan Bradley and family on the 27 8-9 Joseph Waterman 30 Mike Trentacosti passing of Dan's sister, 28 9-10 Emanuel Siegel November Anniversaries 28 9-10 Frederick R. Tourkow Kathy Chapman, 5 Adolph and Adrienne Brateman 29 10-11 Mendel Frank on October 26, 2015, 29 10-11 Sophia Heiligman 10 Bruce and Sheryl Merritt 29 10-11 Tillie M. Kaposky 13 Cheshvan 5776 11 James and Meg Holstein 29 10-11 Jacob Levin If you would like to make a donation 19 Brad and Emily Finkel 29 10-11 Don Sowles in honor/memory of someone, please 20 Dr. Matthew and Theresa Farber Kislev / November fill out the form and submit it with 1 12-13 Shirley Babich your check to: 1 12-13 Samuel S. Meyer Congregation B’nai Jacob 1 12-13 Esther Rothstein 7227 Bittersweet Moors Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46814 2 13-14 Norman Bossell 2 13-14 Max Gilbert I have enclosed $______in honor/memory 2 13-14 Joseph Zinn of: _ 3 14-15 Bessie R. Schmitz _ 4 15-16 Abraham Levy 4 15-16 Kathryn Sheray From: _ HANUKKAH ARRIVES EARLY 5 16-17 Esther F. Grossman THIS YEAR - SHOP NOW !!! _ 5 16-17 William Hornstein The first night of Hanukkah is 5 16-17 Jacob Reich Fund Preference: Please indicate 5 16-17 Wilbur Zweig which fund you prefer to donate to: December 6; shop early in our 6 17-18 Rose Cohen A.J. Ochstein Fund Gift Shop for the best selection 6 17-18 Samuel Liff Building Fund of sun catchers; snow globes; 6 17-18 Sidney Trivus David Siegel Memorial Fund rulers; erasers; chocolate gelt; 6 17-18 Maurice Waldman General Fund Kiddush Fund dreidels; games; toys; paper 6 17-18 Sarah Weinberg goods; greeting cards; 7 18-19 Mildred Prady Levy/Levin Endowment Fund 8 19-20 David Appel Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund decorations; serving dishes; 8 19-20 Roslyn Rozeen Seth Horwitz Education Fund chanukiahs and candles; plush 8 19-20 Claire Selan Simon/Hannah Crell Education animals; and lots and lots of 9 20-21 Charlotte Maier Fund wrapping paper! Proceeds from 10 21-22 Zelda Novitsky Sisterhood Nursery Fund Torah Maintenance Fund Gift Shop sales assist with our 12 23-24 Emanuel Cohen Kiddushim. Thank you so much 12 23-24 Herman Himelstein Winnick Memorial Garden Fund 12 23-24 Rabbi Samuel D. Hurwitz Yahrzeit Fund for your support!

3 CONGREGATIONAL DONATIONS General Fund In honor of Dr. Herbert Weinfield's 90th birthday - Sam and Kathy Stoller In memory of Martin Holtzman - Sam and Kathy Stoller Kiddush Fund - Anonymous In appreciation HANUKKAH CELEBRATION - Adolph and Adrienne Brateman Wednesday, December 9, 5:30-7:00pm Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Please join us for an evening of music and fun as we celebrate Hanukkah together! In honor of Congregation B'nai Our traditional hot dog dinner, including potato latkes, will be served at 5:30pm. Jacob Each adult and child is welcome to bring a gently used, wrapped gift for a white - The Hassenfeld Family elephant exchange. Bring your menorah for a congregational candle lighting! In honor of Congregation B'nai Please RSVP to the congregation office by December 1, 2015. Jacob - Irwin Mallin Torah Maintenance Fund In memory of Nina Mocle's Aunt Claire Beer - Keith Groman

Yahrzeit Fund In memory of Gertrude Brateman Tuesday, November 24 - Adolph and Adrienne Brateman 7:00pm at the Temple Sister M. Elise Kriss, In memory of Sarah Jay - Robert and Ilene Israel President of the University of St. Francis, Kathy Jarvis, Ruth Minkoff, will deliver the message. In memory of Sharon McLochlin Nina Mocle, and Donna Tourkow for - Mark and Melissa Schneider coordinating, preparing, and serving For more details, see reverse side of In memory of Linda Shulkin-Nail Kiddushim in October; Franck calendar insert to this bulletin. and Mel Shulkin Hagendorf for sponsoring Kiddush on - Josh and Donna Tourkow October 24 in memory of his beloved

wife, Rosalie Becker; Janet Finkel, Published by GENETIC SCREENING Donna Tourkow, Ruth Minkoff and Congregation JScreen is a not-for-profit at-home Sheryl Merritt for arranging a education and carrier screening B'nai Jacob program for Jewish genetic diseases. beautiful oneg following Shabbat Individuals with Jewish ancestry, B'Yachad, and to the Anonymous Officers both Jewish and non-Jewish Donor who sponsored the oneg; Kathy Mark Schneider, President ancestry, or no Jewish ancestry are Jarvis and Tami Hoffman for their Ron Friedman, 1st Vice President encouraged to pursue the 80+-disease ongoing organization of the kitchen Jay Zemmol, 2nd Vice President Expanded Panel. The truth is, and pantry; Donna Tourkow for Pam Friedman, Recording everyone is a carrier for genetic Secretary alterations regardless of their ethnic managing our Gift Shop and for keeping it well supplied for all Melissa Schneider, Treasurer background. The goal of the program Mike Adams, Financial Secretary is to give individuals and families occasions; Josh and Donna Tourkow Ron Friedman, Past President easy access to information and to for donating Kosher wine for the Josh Tourkow, Past President allow testing to be done conveniently synagogue's use; Jay Zemmol for from home. Testing is performed by overseeing and attending to Board Members a certified laboratory and results are miscellaneous house matters; Officers reviewed and reported to participants Janet Finkel Debby Roberts by genetic counselors. For more and Board Members for your service. Virgil Mocle Mort Schaffer information, visit their website: Marc Nusholtz Marc Spanjer http://www.jscreen.org or see Jay Zemmol brochures on hallway table at shul. 4

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