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Please join us Saturday, August 5 August st Rabbi Elyssa & Matt's 1 Table of Contents Extended Kiddush to follow Rabbi’s Message...... 1 RSVPs appreciated – (330) 864-2105 x 118 Hazzan’s Message ...... 1 President’s Message ...... 1 Beth El Online ...... 1 Like Us on Facebook ...... 1 Rabbi Thank You to ...... 2 Elyssa Austerklein Milestones ...... 2

Anniversaries ...... 2 Hazzan Tisha B’Av Services ...... 2 Matthew Austerklein Elul Lunch & Learn ...... 2 Schedule of Services ...... 2 My Rabbinic My Music, My Story: Beth El in Your Will ...... 2 Sisterhood Events ...... 2 Alma Mater Part II Yahrzeits ...... 3 ome of us have close attachments his month I am pleased to continue Calendar ...... 3 to our schools, be they high school, sharing Jewish artists, cantors, Welcome the Austerkleins ...... 4 S undergraduate, or graduate. My Tand musicians that tell parts of my Tree of Life ...... 4 rabbinical school, Hebrew College, has story. These artists are searchable on the both values and relationships that are a internet, including on YouTube and Education Program ...... 5 big part of me. This June I attended (and Spotify. So please enjoy their music, as Contribution Form ...... 5 even served on the planning committee they help me share a little of my own Goodbye Rabbi Grundfast ...... 6 for) the first Hebrew College Rabbinical Jewish and musical biography: Hello Rabbi Emeritus ...... 7 Rabbi continued page 8 Hazzan continued page 9 Salon Schedule ...... 8 Contributions ...... 10 In Memoriam ...... 11 Why I Believe In the High Holy Days Dates ...... 12 Back to Shul BBQ ...... 12 Jewish Summer Camp Experience Rabbi & Hazzan Installation .. 12 Dr. Harvey Sterns, President

When I think about Shabbat in the summer, I picture I’m in Color! campers all in white outfits coming into the dining room BULLETIN singing, “Come O Sabbath Queen and bring peace and OF BETH EL CONGREGATION healing on your wings.” These memories of celebrating Shabbat at Camp Lown included services by the lakeside surrounded by nature’s beauty. bethelakron.com About Us Monthly Bulletin Opportunities to lead services and present D’Var Torahs, attending classes every Current & Back Issues! day, and great summer activities were all part of my experiences as well. What was unusual about my experience was that it was in Maine and sponsored by the Maine Jewish Federation. Although its President continued page 11 Like us on

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Thank You to… ... Debbie and Richard Zelin for sponsoring SCHEDULE OF SERVICES bima flowers on July 1 in honor of their anniversary. AUGUST 2017 ... Gloria and Tom Treiber for sponsoring AV • ELUL 5777

bima flowers on July 1 in memory of Eugene Sunday – 8:30 AM S. Treiber. Wednesday and Friday – 7:30 AM Beth El Congregation ... Marsha Friedman for sponsoring bima Saturday Morning – 9:15 AM 750 White Pond Drive flowers on July 8 in memory of husband, Akron, OH 44320 Richard Friedman. Please note: www.bethelakron.com ... to Marty and Sherry Hellman for • Minyan times – effective now through Office: (330) 864-2105 sponsoring bima flowers on July 15 in memory Labor Day: Wednesdays and Fridays [email protected] of mothers, Rose K. Marks and Estelle Hellman. at 7:30 AM, Sundays at 8:30 AM.

All other times by request only. Milestones • Friday night services will be held only Affiliated when there is a special program. Please with BIRTHS – MAZEL TOV TO check the calendar for further details. The United Synagogue of The family of Maggie Ford, born June 30. Conservative Judaism Maggie is the daughter of Erin and Kevin • Other evening services will be held by request only. Please call the office one The Jewish Theological Ford and sister of Mary and Max. Seminary of America week in advance to make special Grandparents are Alan and Sally Katz and Pat arrangements. and Mel Ford. Elyssa Austerklein Rabbi [email protected] Anniversaries Matthew Austerklein AUGUST YEARS Hazzan 20 Stuart & Sheri Glauberman ...... 45 Candle Lighting Havdalah [email protected] 20 Melvyn & Nancy Mermelstein ...... 50 Aug. 4 ..... 8:21 PM Aug. 5 ..... 9:23 PM Stephen Grundfast 25 David & Judith Friedman ...... 60 Aug. 11 .... 8:12 PM Aug. 12 .... 9:13 PM Rabbi Emeritus Aug. 18 .... 8:02 PM Aug. 19 .... 9:02 PM Stephen Stein 30 Eric & Lisa Spector ...... 30 Aug. 25 .... 7:51 PM Aug. 26 .... 8:51 PM Hazzan Emeritus Erin Katz Ford Director of Synagogue Education [email protected] Tisha B'Av Arlyne Bochnek Service Schedule Remember Office Manager Beth El [email protected] J ul y 31, 8: 30 P M

Dr. Harvey Sterns A ug us t 1 in Your Will President 9:15 AM &1:00 PM [email protected] For information, contact Jerry B. Nelson Michael Rabe, Endowment Chair President Elect 330 666-9098 Sharon Merklin Elul Lunch & Learn Vice President with Rabbi & Hazzan Marsha Friedman Treasurer Tuesdays, 12 – 12:30 PM Stacey Simonton Aug. 29, Sep.5 & Sep. 12 Sisterhood Secretary Online or Conference Call Knitzvah Laurel Gress Rabbi Elyssa and Hazzan Matt will be Baalat Koreh Will return teaching three classes of music, reflection, Leonard Rose in September Editor and learning in preparation for the High Holidays. These special lunchtime classes Vol. LXXII No. 12 Taste of Torah will be conveniently available via online August 21, The Bulletin is published monthly by video meeting and conference call. Log in Beth El Congregation 7:00-8:30 PM 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, Ohio 44320 from your home or office, or just call in (USPS 052-100) Periodicals postage paid at Akron, Ohio. from your phone! Please RSVP to Erin in L'Chaim Cooking Club

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Morris Ruben Selma H. Paskal Samuel David Katz Cheryl Spector De Armas Ethel Widlus Betty F. Rulnick YAHRZEITS Ada H. Sacks Mollie Potrock Sam E. Kelly Himon Farber Murray Wiener Dr. William Schneider Alma Reuben Chaye Libby Kraus Rabbi Abraham D. Feffer David Schneir August 1 – 4 Elka Tauba Schnur Murray Schwartz Rebecca Lipson Sidney Felder August 26-31 Goldie Schorin Louis Adelman Edith Shapiro Lawrence Siff Gertrude Luck Joe Firestone Gertrude Abosch Margaret Schweda Dorothy Bloom Fay Siegel Louis Stile Alexander Medoff Jennie Fleisher Dora Beja-Sardas Anna Sherman Philip Culiner Lottie B. Simon Helen Welsh Jeannette Medvin Celia Goldberg Cheryl Carter Morris Stein Max Federhar Helen B. Steinreich Pauline Pesso David Harley Goldberg Betty Cheplowitz Sol Wagan Anna Friedman Dorothy Woloveck August 12 – 18 Saul Rosenthal Morris Greenblatt William Fogel Carl Waxman Leonard Katz Burton Belsky Rev. Phillip Salzman Bertha Gross Benjamin Heisler Max Widlus Sol Katz August 5 -11 Rifka Brinker Lita Talisman Sadie Haberman Rose Kodish Stuart Willen Zella Kaufman Irving Botnick Bernard Clayman Frances Winer Louis A. Kramer Izzy Harry Laves Nathan Kraus Barbara Cohen Anna Elsky Harvey Woll Rebecca Leeper Betty Lebenberg Reuben B. Manes Harry H. Davis Samuel Feinman Joel Zelin Frieda Leventhal David Leubitz Roni Marks Louis Kay Sam Finkel Louis Lockshin Mina Lichtman Bryan May Milton Kodish Julius Fischman August 19 – 25 Julius Lowry Jeanne Mervis Bessie Penner Harold Levinson Ella Trina Fishel Herman Aronson Archy May Gary Osherow Ben Post Sam Liberman Rebecca Gershten Robert Benson James Miller Phillip P. Rich Sylvia Post Dennis Luck Murray Glauberman Peggy Berman Ruth Rosen Helen Richman Elsie Pren James Luck Joseph Glick Isaac Cohen Dave Shecht Arleen Robinson Jeremy Putra Hyman Ben Marks Ruth Kahan Sarah Cohen Barney Snyder Leo Rohrheimer

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These are the newest leaves on Tree Beth El’s Tree of Life 55th Anniversary 6/17/2017 of Life Patsy and Alan Siff With All Best Wishes Love From Your Friends The magnificent Tree of Life was created to record the happy events in the lives of Beth El members and their Happy 70th Anniversary families. Mary Ann & Stan Minster Love, Your Children, A birth, a wedding, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a confirmation, Grandchildren, and an anniversary – all are among the milestones that can Great-Grandchildren be remembered on the leaves of the Tree of Life. The cost of a leaf is $125. You may use 3 or 4 lines Happy 80th Birthday with up to 23 letters in each line. To order, call Sherri Stephen Winer Leubitz, 330-867-0364. June 9, 2017 From Pamela & Robert Taub

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School Notes Hebrew School is right around the corner! Hebrew School for grades 1-8 will begin on Tuesday, September 12. Sunday School for Education kindergarten and preschool will begin on Sunday, September 17. Program We are looking forward to this exciting year! It will be the first time in many years that we have a kindergarten Sunday School class and our thanks goes to Andrea Rabinovitz who will be teaching this year. Our mornings will focus on the Aleph-Bet, bible stories, and holidays. Our weekday students will be spending time learning with Rabbi Elyssa and Hazzan Matt Austerklein as well as Leora Cohen, Sarah Greenblatt, and Ellen Moss. Our class sessions will revolve around holidays, making Jewish choices - and why we should, and being prayerful. High school students will have special opportunities throughout the year to study with Rabbi Elyssa and Hazzan Matt as well as informal gatherings with other teens. Beth El has traditionally not charged religious school tuition - as the congregation feels it is the responsibility of the community to educate all ages.

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School Alumni Retreat. I was definitely going to attend, even though the retreat and Hazzan Matt coincided with my family’s last week in Maryland, just three days before moving to Ohio. want to meet YOU! I was in the fourth graduating class of the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in The following congregants will 2011. Hebrew College as an institution was founded in 1921 as a Hebrew Teacher’s be hosting “Salons” in August and September. Light snacks College in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It subsequently moved to Brookline, and then to and beverages will be served. their campus in Newton, where I attended. The Rabbinical School was founded in Solons are 7:30 – 9:00 PM 2003 as the first full-time pluralistic rabbinical program at an accredited college. unless noted otherwise. There is a limit of 20 people for Several Northeast Ohio clergy have come from Hebrew College! I am sure many each home so please RSVP soon. Email the hosts or call of you know Rabbi Lee Moore, who was ordained two years before me, and works the Beth El Office at 330-864- both at the Lippman Kanfer Foundation, and as the Kent State Hillel Rabbi. Rabbi 2105. Scott Roland, who just celebrated his one-year anniversary at Shaarey Tikvah in Don’t miss this opportunity to schmooze, ask questions, and Beachwood, was ordained two years after me. And finally, Cantor Rick Lawrence, at personally welcome our new Temple Emanu El in Solon, was ordained in 2014. I am blessed to have many clergy before the holidays! wonderful colleagues in the area, including these folks who share my schooling.  Wednesday, August 2 I was drawn to Hebrew College for a few significant reasons. The focus of the Empty Nesters • FULL program is in the Beit Midrash – the study hall. Much of the learning happens not only  Wednesday, August 9 through sitting in a classroom, but in being face-to-face with a partner (chevrutah). Rubber City Jews At the home of One is required to think deeply about the material and about oneself in reflection with Leora and Nathan Cohen another person. And though this way of learning Jewish text is done in a traditional 1865 Ashwood Drive way, each student is encouraged to be committed to going on his or her own spiritual Akron, Ohio 44313 journey with no dictation from the professor/rabbis as to how that should look. Just as [email protected] each one of us is unique, so too is each spiritual journey, as long as it is done in a  Monday, August 14 seeking, dedicated, and grounded way. Open to all • FULL  Sunday August 20 While on this June retreat, though we didn’t study much in chevrutah, I was struck 3:30 to 5:00 PM by the open and thoughtful sharing that we did in circles. The way in which rabbis Young Families could talk about our work with such gratitude, while reflecting on challenges and At the JCC Camp Pavilion. Babysitting will be provided. exchanging tools for working through difficulties, was inspiring and fulfilling. For more information and As we - Beth El and I - begin our rabbi - congregation partnership, I think it is to RSVP, contact worth a look at the general mission of Hebrew College as values we can embrace together: [email protected]  Tuesday, August 22 1. Ahavat Torah - A love of learning. Our conversations, life experiences, and Open to All decisions may be rooted in what Jewish wisdom and God have to teach us. It is At the home of through a sense of love of these teachings that we blossom together in our full lives. Sharon and Marc Merklin 3000 Silver Maple Drive 2. Areivut - Embracing Communal Responsibility. Whether we are talking about the Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 Beth El Community, The Akron Jewish community, or the Greater Akron [email protected] Community (or beyond), we recognize that we are all interconnected. We strive [email protected] to lift up everyone around us through deeds of loving-kindness and compassion.  Saturday, August 26 Open to All 3. Elu v’Elu - Engaging with diversity. God made each of us unique, and in this way At the home of we can dialogue and grow because we think and behave differently. Differences Ronni and Harvey Sterns can actually make all of us stronger, rather than coercing everyone to be the same. 680 N. Portage Path Akron, Ohio 44303 4. Yetzira - Fostering Jewish Creativity. The more we can express the meaning of [email protected] our relationships with the Jewish Tradition, the deeper the relationship. Creativity  Wednesday, August 30 - through the arts - and general innovation, not only inspires us to be connected, High School & College but also allows us to be in fuller relationship with ourselves and our community. Student Families At the Home of These four mission points all come together under the umbrella of spirituality, of Randy & Julie Katz grasping to reach beyond ourselves and connect with something greater - what some of 3869 Royal Rock Rd. Akron, OH 44321 us call God. The biggest reason for me to plan and attend the Hebrew College retreat, [email protected] was to come together with a group of fellow travelers whom I know are also reaching  Wednesday, Sept. 6 out to God/the Divine through prayer, learning, and fellowship. 9:30 to 10:45 AM I look forward to reaching with you, too, as we explore the depths of what it Seniors gathering for means to soak up Jewish wisdom and connect with each other and beyond. bagels and coffee In the Mercaz Beth El Congregation Rabbi Elyssa [email protected] BULLETIN OF BETH EL CONGREGATION Page 9

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1. Joey Weisenberg (www.joeyweisenberg.com) – We are living in the age of the niggun, that accessible genre of wordless melody developed by the Jewish mystics to achieve closeness to God. Joey Weisenberg is a Jewish musician and prayer leader who has not only mastered the art of the niggun, but is a leader in changing the way that Jewish communities think about creating great musical and spiritual experiences. Joey currently serves as the Director of bHadar Center for Jewish Communal Music, in addition to producing six CDs, authoring a textbook on communal singing, and appearing as a frequent scholar-in-residence across the USA. But most importantly, he is a friend and a mensch. I got to Joey while in cantorial school, and even got to be part of the choir on his first CD. I was immediately struck by how he, as a prayer leader, was always able to put the community’s voice first, and to simultaneously help them aspire to better musicianship, spirituality, and connectedness to each other. These methods, along with Joey’s own soulful melodies, have deeply influenced my own repertoire and style of prayer leadership. 2. The Milken Archive of (www.milkenarchive.org) – For those of you who love Jewish, classical, and/or jazz music, the Milken Archive is a gold mine of American Jewish creativity in these genres. The archives CDs, online exhibits, and playlists are a Jewish musical safari worth exploring. They include music from the likes of Leonard Bernstein, Ernest Bloch, and Dave Brubeck, along with American synagogue music in a wealth of styles. I have a personal interest in these intersections of Western music and Judaism. This is in part because of my vocal background as a classically-trained baritone and cantor, but also because of my orchestral background as a cellist (I played actively from ages 10-21, and even played in a Jewish string quartet as a high school student). I have taught frequently on Judaism and classical music, and enjoyed great collaborations with local orchestras and theaters during my time in the DC area. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and interest in this area to Akron! 3. Pharaoh’s Daughter (www.pharaohsdaughter.com) – Basya Schechter grew up in a Hasidic family in Borough Park, but her journey (and her music) have taken her to amazing places. Blending a psychedelic sensibility and a pan- Mediterranean sensuality, Basya Schechter leads her band, Pharaoh's Daughter, through swirling Hasidic chants, Mizrachi and Sephardi folk-rock, and spiritual stylings filtered through percussion, flute, strings and electronica. She currently serves as the Hazzan and Music Director of Romemu, a leading innovative synagogue on Manhattan’s . Basya and I first met in Falls Village, CT, where we studied together at the Davennen’ Leadership Training Institute (DLTI) — a two-year creative prayer training run by the Jewish Renewal movement. It was at this same retreat that I had the blessing to meet the love of my life, Rabbi Elyssa! Rabbi Elyssa and I continue to be involved in Jewish Renewal and often attend their clergy conference, OHALAH, each January. 4. Jacob “Spike” Kraus (www.jacobspikekraus.com) – A rising star in Jewish rock, Jacob grew up in Belmont, MA where Rabbi Elyssa was his confirmation teacher. His smooth, pleasant voice and well-developed rock style make him a great addition to the contemporary Jewish music scene. I met Jacob at the Cantors Assembly Convention this past spring and loved his style. By the way, for those Beth El members that are Floridians – next year’s Cantors Assembly Convention will be held from June 3-7, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens. Consider this an early invitation to come see over two hundred cantors perform (including yours truly)! 5. Mostly Kosher (www.mostlykosher.com) – Self-described as a “post-klezmer indie band,” Mostly Kosher “radically reconstructs Judaic and American cultural musical roots through ravenous klezmer beats and arresting refrains.” True story: They are the first Jewish music ensemble to be featured at Disneyland! But their music is definitely not just for kids – it is old world Jewish with an indie/rock twist, and yet still feels super contemporary (for my mavens of American bands, think Andrew Bird or Squirrel Nut Zippers with Jewish roots). I instantly fell in love with this band when I saw them live this past May, and you can bet that I will want to bring them to Akron in the next few years. ———— I hope that you enjoy exploring these artists and expanding your Jewish musical palette. But more importantly, I hope that something from these artists touches your heart and your story. Great music is not just a “wow” experience – it points to deep parts of ourselves, opens our feelings, and channels our yearnings. In listening and engaging with this music, I hope that you may re-engage with (or rediscover) a part of your Jewish self. I look forward to being your guide on that journey.

Please reach out to Hazzan Matt to connect further at [email protected].

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Contributions

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• The birth of Sid and Andrea Steinberger's • Jodi James from Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Sardas Regina Lerner from Scott and Paula Gross •

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Lawrence Richman, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon FOR JEWISH EDUCATION • Bessie Klausner Federhar from David

Saferstein, Dr. John and Patty Saks, Ed and In Memory of Klausner and Karen Fields

Alice Schneider, Barry and Christine

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• The birth of Maggie Ford from Steve and Ellen • Beatrice Glauberman from Mr. and Mrs. Saferstein, Ed and Alice Schneider, Dr. and Winer Herbert Newman Mrs. Robert Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Zetzer • Sarah Greenblatt being recognized by Israel • Aaron Hendler from Marvin Rosenthal • Ruth Kerrett from Hal and Greta Foster Bonds from Harvey and Marilyn Groden • Jodi James from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert • Regina Lerner from Janet Golani family, Jay • The birth of Sid and Andrea Steinberger's Newman Goodgold, Marla Gordon, Jerry and Sandy grandson, Asher Levitt, from Larry and Esther • Jenny Nemeroff from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schneier, Herbert and Susan Sier, Dr. Leonard Hexter Newman and Ruth Sweet, Milton Wiskind • The birth of Lourie Rapport's great-grandson, • Dina Savage from Sheri Nusbaum • Jenny Nemeroff from the Crane family, Dr. Asher Levitt, from Larry and Esther Hexter • Ida Waxman from Neil, Carrie, and Molly Waxman and Mrs. Lawrence Richman, Mr. and Mrs. GARDEN SIMON KOPELSON MEMORIAL Sheldon Saferstein, Ed and Alice Schneider, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Zetzer In Memory of In Memory of • George Shapiro from Harry and Ilene Shapiro • Bella Zetzer from Sid and Shirley Zetzer • Myer Caplan from the William Caplan family • Milton Slavin from Sheri, Andy and Ben Slavin BULLETIN OF BETH EL CONGREGATION Page 11

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SYNAGOGUE FUND • Sarah Greenblatt being recognized by Israel • Alan Woll being inducted into the JCC Sports Bonds from the Crane family Hall of Fame from Dr. Lawrence and Harriet (CONTINUED) • The birth of Sid and Andrea Steinberger's Richman For the Recovery of grandson, Asher Levitt, from Sheri Leubitz, In Appreciation • Judy Grundfast from the Crane family Sandra Levenson • Susana Alfonso from Joy Epstein • Martin Oppenheimer from Barbara Lewis, • The special anniversary of Alan and Patsy Siff Libby Portnoy from Libby Portnoy • Marcia Stone's dedication to the Akron Jewish A contribution form is on page 5. • Ruthie Pincus from Hal and Greta Foster In Honor of Community from Ed and Alice Schneider • Martin Belsky receiving the Akron Bar • Rochelle Stone's dedication to the Akron Thank you for your Association Diversity Award from Dr. Lawrence Jewish Community from Ed and Alice thoughtful gifts. and Harriet Richman Schneider

 In Memoriam  Beth El Congregation notes with sorrow the passing of

Seymour Louis Jodi Merklin Fischer Beatrice James Jennifer Father of Amy, Janis, Glauberman Mother of Jacob Jesse, Sara, and Seth; Mother of Steven, Arnold, Thomas Nemeroff grandfather of and Susan; Arnold, and Michael Daughter of Patty Elizabeth, Ian, Isaac grandmother of Merklin; sister of Robin and Wayne; Collins, Melissa Kim, Joel, Leigh Anne, Alexandra, Dory, sister of Joci David Merklin, James Matthew, Rachael, and Peter Rebekah, and Zak Merklin, Marc Merklin, and Richard Merklin

President continued from page 1 mission was to bring Jewish children together from around the state, it drew campers from all over New England, and New Jersey. My parents had been founders of the camp with my mother serving as Treasurer and my father serving as a board member. I started going when I was 6 (my brother who was 9 years older was there as a counselor) and my attendance continued for a decade. Later I returned as a counselor when Ramah ran the camp that year. For someone from a small town with few Jewish peers this was a major life influence. The spirit, observance and emotional experiences were the impetus for my commitment to being involved in Jewish activities in college, as a Jewish educator and as a Synagogue member This is the reason I made sure my own children attended residential summer camp to have a similar experience. Thanks to Beth El’s scholarships, my children were able to experience Camp Ramah either in Canada or California. Now my grandchildren are attending Jewish summer camp; one at Ramah and one at Camp Wise with Beth El assistance this year. In past years, a number of Beth El families have sent children to Ramah or Wise. Many of these alums later have taken on roles as Jewish leaders in their communities I would like for our members with children of camp age to consider planning for a Jewish summer camp experience for their own children. Yes, it is expensive and requires resources, but leadership at Beth El wants to encourage this activity and has scholarship funds to help. I know that Rabbi and Hazzan will join leadership in this effort to encourage camp attendance in the future. This is another example of how we as a congregation can help our children to grow Jewishly. My best, Harvey

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5778 Begins Rosh Hashana September 20, 21, & 22 Kol Nidre September 29 Yom Kippur September 30

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Who x Entire Congregation November 19 Where x JCC Pavillion

What x Two – dogs, burgers, or veggie Rabbi Austerklein

Cost x $5 – 10 and under and $10 – 11+ and adult $25 – maximum per family Hazzan Austerklein RSVP x 330-864-2105, ext. 118 Refreshments to Follow