PESAH SERVICE VÉÇÇxvà|ÉÇá SCHEDULE 2013 / 5773 Beth Sholom Congregation Newsletter Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5773 March/April/May 2013 Volume 93, No. 3 Bedikat Hametz Sunday, March 24 after sunset Bedikat Hametz (search for leaven) is custom- \Ç à{|á |ááâxAAA arily done on the Night before Passover imme- diately after sunset. The “Kol Hamira” (“All the Hametz…”) formula for nullifying unseen Hametz is recited at this time; it can be found in the beginning of the Haggadah. out of the house or stored away. The syna- gogue’s sale of Hametz will take place prior to Siyyum Bikhorim this hour. The Fast of the First-born Monday, March 25 at 7:00 AM If you would like to be a guest at a seder, (Sisterhood Sanctuary) followed by breakfast please call the Administration Office by A first-born (whether of the mother or the fa- March 18. ther) should fast on the day before Passover, in commemoration of the deliverance from FIRST DAYS Robert S. Cohen will be honored at Egypt. It is the custom for synagogues to make 1st Seder, Monday, March 25 the annual Men’s Club Shabbat on siyyum (the public completion of the large sec- 6:00 PM - Minhah Friday, March 8, 2013. tion of study) on the morning before Passover. Read more on page 10. Since the siyyum is followed by a seudat mitz- 1st Day Pesah, Tuesday, March 26 vah, a festive meal that follows the perform- 7:00 AM - Early Shaharit ance of certain Mitzvot, a first born who is 9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit present may eat and having eaten need not fast that day. 2nd Seder, Tuesday Night, March 26 6:15 PM - Minhah at Adath Jeshurun Biur Hametz Monday Morning, March 25 2nd Day, Wednesday, March 27 Biur (burn) Hametz at Beth Sholom at 9:00 7:00 AM - Early Shaharit AM sharp -- and then roast some marshmal- 9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit lows! Beth Sholom's 6th Annual Hametz Burn- 7:00 PM - Ma’ariv ing is a great way to start the holiday! Join us for a communal Hametz burning, public sale HOL HA-MOED Author Daniel Silva highlights this of Hametz, and roasting & eating marshmal- INTERMEDIATE DAYS OF PESAH year’s congregational fund raiser on lows. Bring your Hametz, a stick and Passover May 5. See insert. songs. 1st Day Hol Ha-moed Thursday, March 28, 7:10 AM Location: Beth Sholom parking lot, weather permitting. Friends and family are welcome! 2nd Day Hol Ha-moed Friday, March 29 Hametz may not be eaten after three hours 7:10 AM (from sunrise) into the day, nor stored away / 6:00 PM - Neshamah Service sold to a non-Jew / burned after four hours 7:00 PM - Dinner requires RSVP (from sunrise) into the day. This year, all No 8:00 PM service Hametz must be eaten by 9:55 AM Daylight Savings Time (DST) and stored away / sold to 3rd Day Hol Ha-moed a non-Jew / burned by 10:55 AM DST. The Shabbat Saturday, March 30 Harold Paul is the 2013 Beth Sholom symbolic “burning of the Hametz” should be 9:15 AM - Shaharit followed by a Passover Congregant of the Year! Come honor completed by this hour. After this hour, no Extended Kiddush him on Friday, April 5, 2013. Read Hametz may be used and all Hametz should be 6:50 PM - Minhah, Ma’ariv more on the back cover. Continued on page 7 Beth Sholom Congregation \Ç f{ÉÄÉÅ 8231 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-1595 Phone 215.887.1342 Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin Fax 215.887.6605 Human beings have a desire for self-improvement. The true path to this was debated first by the ancient philosophers, David Glanzberg-Krainin, and now by the authors of the self-help books that beg for Raymond & Ruth Perelman Senior Rabbinic Chair [email protected] space on our Kindles and I-Pads. But what is the best way? Is there a diet that will help us live better? Do we get to en- Andrea L. Merow, Rabbi lightenment through resistance, surrender or sublimation? [email protected] Should we work to reject, accept, or to transform? Every theory, philosophy and theosophy comes with the path to align yourself with its truth, a 10-step program, always an internal Shalom Zachmy, Ritual Director process - an inner journey that will bring you to your optimum self. [email protected]

Harvey Friedrich, Executive Director And then there's Judaism, with its laws for life and with practices that span over three mil- [email protected] lennia. In contrast to most of the latest theories of how to make yourself the person you’ve always wanted to be, Judaism argues that philosophy and spiritual journeys must ultimately Judy Chant, Office Manager manifest themselves through actions—through how we live in the world. Passover repre- [email protected] sents the freeing of the soul from the things that clog it up and obstruct its brightness. And though that is primarily a spiritual challenge, the path to doing so is more likely to happen Allison Sasson, Religious School Director when we engage in real work and in physical activity, than it will simply by contemplating [email protected] that truth. Eileen Weingram, Preschool Director [email protected] How does this replace the spiritual journey? It doesn't. It takes the spiritual journey out of heaven, and makes it real by bringing it down to this world. We all complain about the Julie Glass, Director of Congregational work. Lots of us look to find other places to spend the eight days of the Festival. But the re- Engagement demptive part of the preparation is that it is intensely physical—and the real world schmutz [email protected] that we get rid of has the potential to transform our souls—and be ready for the journey that Aaron Landes, Rabbi Emeritus begins as the First Seder arrives. That’s how we chase the hametz from our hearts.

David F. Tilman, Hazzan Emeritus We who are born in freedom do not experience liberation simply by showing up: We need to prepare! That’s why we want to invite you to come to Beth Sholom Congregation on Yaacov Lieberman, Ritual Director Emeritus Monday morning, March 25 to take part in the Siyyum Ha’Bikhorot and the burning of the hametz that will follow. When we watch the flames devouring our hametz, we see the de- Mortimer J. Cohen (zl), Rabbi 1919-1969 vouring of the hametz in our souls. When we recite the kol hamira, the prayer in which we Officers of the Board, 2012-13 disavow all hametz, it isn't an empty prayer. It will have been earned by weeks of sweat, and so been made part of us. That’s how we will know that it is real. And that, truly, is the Richelle Hittinger, Esq., President beginning of spiritual transformation. [email protected] Steven Fisher, Vice President Hag Kasher v’Sameah Jerry Hellmann, Vice President Gerald Segal, Vice President Howard Soloman, Esq., Treasurer As Chairman of the Roger Davis, Assistant Treasurer Campaign for Beth Sholom, June Feith, Secretary I am pleased to tell you that Larry Cutler, Assistant Secretary the campaign is doing well. Rick Manstein, Immediate Past President In fact, we are beyond our 50% goal of $6 million with thanks to many of you. In Judy Chant, Newsletter Editor conversations with fellow [email protected] congregants, I am struck by Carla Zighelboim, Design/Layout the many ways each one of us can participate in the life of our shul. The treasure of time we [email protected] spend together, and funds we contribute, serve our community well and for that, I thank you.

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Four Days Rabbi Andrea L. Merow

How do you experience the passage of time? Each of us feels the family is affected on this somber movement of time in different ways at various points in our lives. day. For 24 hours, places of public When one is in the midst of a joyful event, time can seem to race entertainment are closed. Two by. When one enjoys a meal with family or friends, a great day at sirens are sounded throughout the work, a vacation, or I would add a spiritual encounter with Gd and country, during which the entire holiness, time often seems fleeting. Conversely, when one is suf- nation observes two-minutes of fering through physical or mental illness, or awaiting important "standstill" of all traffic and daily activities. The first siren marks news, one can proverbially sense and hear each slow second tick the beginning of Memorial Day at 8:00 P.M. and the second is heard by. The passing of time as constructed in our society is often about at 11:00 A.M. There are public prayers in all military cemeteries. how we feel and understand the meaning and value of the time that Most of the broadcasting time is devoted to Israeli songs that has passed. convey the mood of the day. Even when we are not in Israel, it is important for our connection to our State of Israel to commemorate Our task as religious people is to bring order and meaning to the this important day here with memorials. vastness of eternal time by marking days and seasons with special qualities. In the Biblical story of creation each Yom, each day, is As the day comes to a close, the mood turns to happiness, as we remembered for what was brought into the world on that day. In Ju- transition into Israel Independence Day, Yom HaAtzma’ut. These daism each season is special and each day is special. Some days in days are next to each other to teach us that it is our fallen soldiers history take on significance for us not only as individuals but also who have given us our State. On May 15, 1948, David Ben -Gurion as a People. called a vote in Tel Aviv to establish the future State of Israel. Sixty- five years later, we continue to be joyful at the existence of our The spring season is punctuated by Passover. In the twentieth cen- State, while appreciating the complexities of running a secure, tury, The Jewish People added 4 important and special days in peaceful and productive state. We are proud of Israel’s democracy spring that add meaning to this season. Though these holidays are and look forward and pray for her secure and creative future. Come relatively new in the life of The Jewish People, each one is crucial to shul on the 5th of Iyar and sing Hallel with us as we celebrate to who we are as Jews, and to how we live our lives and experience The State of Israel. Or better yet, go and celebrate in Tel Aviv this the seasons. Passover is not only the holiday in Spring. It is also year! the time when we honor four special days: Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzma’ut and Yom Yerushalayim. As a result of The Six Days War in June of 1967, Israel was able to reunite the City of Jerusalem. On May 12, 1968, the government Less than one week after Passover, we commemorate Yom proclaimed a new holiday—Jerusalem Day—to be celebrated on or Holocaust Remembrance Day. The the 28th of Iyar, the date on which the divided city of Jerusalem (האושה םוי) HaShoah became one. On March 23, 1998, the Knesset passed the Jerusalem ןורכיזה םוי) formal name is Yom HaZikaron laShoah ve-laG'vurah Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day,") On Day Law, making the day a national holiday. We pray for a United" ;הרובגלו האושל this day we remember the Six Million Jews who were murdered at and Peaceful Jerusalem. the hands of the Nazis. In 1953, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben- Gurion and President Yizhak Ben-Zvi added 27 Nisan to the Jewish As your spring calendar gets crowded with events, remember to calendar. Our local community commemorates this day with a take time to commemorate these four important days in Modern community-wide service held in Center City on the Sunday closest Jewish history. These days, along with Passover, define the spring to the actual day on the Hebrew calendar and with a religious for The Jewish People. The first two Days are filled with sadness service and program at a local synagogue. As the generation of as we remember those who perished in the Shoah and those who Survivors passes, it becomes increasingly important for each one perished in defense of our land. The second two Days remind us of us, even incumbent upon us, to attend services to remember this of the enduring spirit of our People and how fortunate we are to live terrible time in our history. in a time with a strong State of Israel. All four days remind us of the verse in Psalms, “at night we may weep, but joy comes in the One week later is Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day. On this morning.” (Ps 30:5) day we remember all those who have fallen in defense of The State of Israel. Observance of this day began in 1963. In recent years we also remember those who have fallen in Israel at the hands of Subscribe to Constant Contact terrorism. Because the country of Israel is so small, virtually every If you are not receiving emails from Beth Sholom Congregation, and would like to, please contact Julie Glass at 215-887-1342 ext. 216 CONNECTIONS , p2 As I sit at my computer on this January day, in my cable stitch sweater with the shawl collar, I shiver at the thought that the temperature will remain below freezing YÜÉÅ à{x cÜxá|wxÇà for the next ten days. At such times, the only sensible thing to do is to sit down and read an intriguing novel. Shelley Hittinger Let me recommend to you the books of #1 New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Silva. We are extremely fortunate that our major fundraiser for the year will bring Mr. Silva to Beth Sholom to speak about his novels and his views on Israel on Sunday, May 5 at 7pm.

The majority of Mr. Silva’s books chronicle the missions of his favorite protagonist, the globe-trotting Mossad agent and ace art restorer Gabriel Allon. Through the adventures of Gabriel Allon, Mr. Silva is able to explore issues of great importance to the Jewish community, such as the Holocaust, Al-Qaeda and international terrorism, the Arab Spring and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

While there have been other authors offering thrillers about Jewish topics, Mr. Silva’s plot lines have foreshadowed actual events. For example, in The Rembrandt Affair, we learn that the Iranians lie to the world and work to develop nuclear weapons, while Israel, Britain, and the United States combine forces—all behind the scenes and far below any official radar—to carry out a daring operation to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program. Just weeks after Silva released this novel, the first leaks began to emerge about the Stuxnet virus, which at least temporarily crippled Iran’s push for a bomb. So, when Mr. Silva—himself a convert to Judaism—writes a novel about unrest in the Holy Land, as he has done in The Fallen Angel, it is worth taking note. In an interview by Michael Rosen of Tablet Magazine, Mr. Silva ob- served, “As the entire region becomes more Islamic, it’s only natural that the conflict is going to become more overtly religious than it already is. If that is the case, then Jerusalem, this symbol of the navel of the world, this place that all the three Abrahamic faiths hold sacred, is going to be a flashpoint for the future.”

Our evening with Mr. Silva promises to be thoroughly fascinating and thought provoking-- a truly memorable event. This will be Mr. Silva’s only appearance in the Philadelphia area, and we are counting on you to help fill the entire Main Sanctuary. However, the achieve- ment of our fundraising goals depends on your support as Patron Sponsors. We are hoping that all of you who are able, will generously become Patron Sponsors. For your contribution of at least $1,500, you will receive an invitation to the Pre-event dinner reception on April 28 at the home of Michael and Kristin Karp, as well as other incentives. Additional information concerning Patron Sponsors is in this edition of Connections or you can call the Beth Sholom Office at 215-887-1342. It is your love of Beth Sholom and your investment in our synagogue which enables us to look forward to a strong future.

I hope you will excuse me while I return to the latest adventures of Gabriel Allon in the Daniel Silva novel that I am reading.

B’shalom, Shelley Hittinger GRANDPARENTING BOOK DISCUSSION WITH G.L.E.E. Thursday, March 14, 2013 • 7:30 pm The Kill Artist G.uiding L.earning E.xperiencing E.nduring by Daniel Silva*

Created in the winter of 2012, with our opening program that Former Israeli intelligence operative Gabriel spring, G.L.E.E. is based on the belief in the enormous power Allon is drawn back into the game to take of the bond between grandparent and grandchild, to transmit on a cunning terrorist on one last killing values, family history, customs and lore, for caring and sharing spree, a Palestinian zealot who played a and to elevate the lives of both grandparent and grandchild. dark part in Gabriel's past. And what begins Continuing with a fall and winter program, G.L.E.E. is shaping as a manhunt turns into a globe-spanning up to be a wonderfully upbeat, “GLEEful” group of grandpar- duel fueled by both political intrigue and ents, who want to share ideas to create memories with their deep personal passions. grandchildren, near and far, leave a powerful and positive legacy in their hearts and souls and laugh and learn with This is the first book where Daniel Silva introduces Gabriel Allon to fellow congregants in this similar stage of life. his readers.

The “journey” continues…Plan to “travel” with us …. For information: Call Patti First 215-886-1888 SAVE THE DATE…. THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 18 at 7:30pm *Daniel Silva will be the guest speaker at Beth Sholom on May 5, 2013 CONNECTIONS , p3 Modern educational philosophy teaches us that children and adults learn in a variety of ways. In the traditional Passover Haggadah, we are reminded of the Midrash of the exÄ|z|Éâá fv{ÉÉÄ Four Children. These four children are spoken about as one who is wise and one who is wicked; one who is simple and Allison Sasson one who does not know how to ask.

In more modern haggadot, there are depictions of these Four Chil- identities of each child, our school dren and different explanations of what they represent. In A Differ- is honored to have the assistance ent Night by Noam Zion, the Four Children are referred to as a of four trained volunteer teens Blessing of Diversity. Artist David Moss teaches that “Every child who come into our classrooms on is unique and the Torah embraces them all. (It is) based on playing a weekly basis to provide support. cards. As in a game of chance, we have no control over the children Our teens this year are Sarah Lefkowitz (12th grade), Emmy Cohen dealt us. It is our task as parents, as educators, to play our hand (11th grade), Julie Cohen (11th grade) and Bennett Decker (9th based on the attributes of the children we are given. It is the child, grade). not the parent, who must direct the process.” (David Moss, A Day Apart p. 64) We are especially proud of the support that our students receive from our teen volunteers. On any given day you will find a teen At Beth Sholom Religious School, we strive to move toward a place working one on one with a student practicing Hebrew decoding, where we celebrate diversity so that we may unlock the potential doing research on the computer with another, helping in the class- of each student. We work to remove obstructions to learning and room during a project, and working with students in small groups break away from labeling children with the stereotypes mentioned to practice Prayer goals. Our students love their contact with the in the Haggadah. We provide support to all students so that each teens and learn a lot from them. Our teens will tell you that their may succeed. This kind of support happens in many different ways experience in our school is as enriching for them as the help that and our faculty use many resources to support our students. they give. We are certainly proud of all of our students and the hard work that they do, and we are appreciative for the time and expertise We are fortunate to have a strong support structure in our school of our teen volunteers. that helps us. In addition to our talented staff that fosters the Jewish Lucy and Eli Get Married! Wow, I have a real Ketubah. I never travelling around the room to absorb it all. Finally thought this would happen. I hadn’t everyone gathered together to perform Havdallah received a GET (Jewish Divorce) followed by the bedeken ceremony and the Ke- from my previous marriage, and Eli tubah signing. All of the formally dressed chil- and I were married by civil law. As dren were singing and participating as if they had I sat at the Shabbat Experience been to many weddings, when in reality this was Committee meeting planning the the first for many of them. There were big smiles upcoming Life Cycle event, some- on their faces and a look of anticipation in their thing happened. The planned mock eyes as the traditional wedding ceremony was wedding was suddenly turning into about to take place followed by a festive celebra- a real one - mine. Recently I ob- tion. tained a GET and this made it possi- ble for us to be married in the True to Jewish form, there was delicious food and synagogue. a lot of dancing including the always slightly ter- rifying moment of lifting the bride and groom on With only a month left before the January 12 date, chairs. Thankfully, there were some strong par- there was a lot of work to be done. The Shabbat ticipants and we did survive. Everyone was hav- Experience Committee went to work planning ing a wonderful time. and preparing to get ready for the big event. The whole community participated. There were dona- This was truly a wonderful synagogue commu- tions of food, cake, flowers, music, decorations, nity event planned and executed perfectly by all photography, and even hair design. Scripts had to the volunteers, and it was a beautiful wedding be written and rehearsed. Many people put in a which I was privileged to be the recipient. I want lot of time and effort to orchestrate this event. to thank everybody that participated and con- tributed to this occasion. I will always remember The night of the wedding arrived and there was this special night which sanctified my marriage definitely magic in the air. You could feel the ex- in the eyes of Jewish people. citement in the room. All the beautiful rituals of the traditional Jewish wedding were taking place, ‰ _âvç j|ÇàxÜ some that I had never experienced before. The Kabbalat Panim and the Tisch had all the guests CONNECTIONS , p4 “ON THE SEVENTH DAY, GD CEASED FROM WORK AND WAS REFRESHED.” VÉÇzÜxztà|ÉÇtÄ Shabbat at Beth Sholom is always a respite from your week and an occasion to celebrate. If you haven’t been to a Shabbat pro- gram in awhile, consider one of these special Shabbatot. Better yet, come to all of them and bring your friends! XÇztzxÅxÇà

Saturday, March 2 - Alef Consecration Julie Glass In addition to our regular Shabbat morning services, we will share in the joy of our 3rd graders and their families as they celebrate Saturday, April 6 – Men’s Club their commitment to their Jewish education. After services, we will Shabbat join together in a Kiddush to congratulate them. All congregants Men's Club Shabbat is a Federa- are welcome. tion of Jewish Men's Clubs’ program that was developed in the early 1930s. It originated to emphasize the importance of the role of the Saturday, March 9 - The Shabbat Experience @ Beth Sholom Men's Club in synagogue life and in the Jewish community. Support Come for a traditional Shabbat service or our Shabbat Experience the Men’s Club as they participate in this Shabbat Service. service and be ready to learn together as a congregation. The focus of this Shabbat Experience is Closing the Circle, including elder Friday, April 26 – Shabbat Under the Stars featuring our Ne- care and Jewish rituals around death and dying. After services and shamah Band learning, join the congregation for lunch. There is no charge but Beginning at 6:00 pm, enjoy our fabulous Neshamah Band, featur- RSVPs are required. Look for your invitation later this month. ing congregants and area professionals Zach Kassutto, Jerry Hell- mann, Steve Blechman and Carl Hittinger. This service is a Friday, March 29 - Shabbat Under the Stars, Passover Style delightful way to start Shabbat. Follow the service with a casual Last year we had 200 people at our Kabbalat Shabbat service with Shabbat dinner and enjoy family and friends in Shabbat time at Beth the Neshamah Band, followed by a Kosher-for-Passover dinner. It Sholom. was such a pleasure not to cook, and the dinner was delicious! Don’t miss this upbeat service and reasonably priced KP dinner. You Friday, May 10 - The Shabbat Experience @ Beth Sholom might even want to share this great opportunity with your friends! The final Shabbat Experience of the year will be a culmination of our study of Jewish Life Cycle. We will review all that we have Saturday, March 30 – Light Passover Luncheon following studied all year long. Shabbat morning services Following Shabbat morning services, join the community for a light Friday, May 17 – Kabbalat Shabbat and Dedication of New Me- Passover lunch. morial Plaques Remember those who have passed with our traditional Friday night Friday, April 5 – Kabbalat Shabbat honoring Congregant of the Shabbat service followed by the dedication of new memorial Year Harold Paul plaques. We are pleased to honor Harold Paul for all of his hard work and dedication to the Morning Minyan. Join us for traditional Friday Saturday, May 18 – Social Action Mitzvot B’Yahad night services and a festive kiddush. Mark your calendar. Details will follow – Saturday morning Shab- bat services followed by an engaging speaker and light lunch.

NEWS & HAPPENINGS AT THE VISITOR CENTER Don’t forget these important dates, Jill Rosen, Tour Director too! Check the calendars in the back of the newsletter for times: Greetings from the Beth Sholom Visitor Center and Preservation Foun- dation. 2012 was a banner year! We are 16 docents strong- thank you to our wonderful volunteers. Monday, March 25 Hametz burning Sunday, April 14 Israeli Consulate at BSC for The Visitor Center welcomed more than 2,500 visitors in 2012! Those Yom Ha'zikaron Ceremony numbers represent 32 nations and 30 states! Donations exceeded $2,000 Sunday, April 21 Platelet Drive and the Design Store sold over $17,000 in merchandise. Sunday, April 28 Pre-event for Ways & Means Fundraiser For 2013 we have increased ticket prices to $10 for students, seniors Wednesday, May 1 Don't Ignore It, Don't Forget It and groups greater than 10, and $12 for an individual ticket. We have Sunday, May 5 Congregational Fund Raiser also added some delicious new catering options for groups. with author Daniel Silva Tuesday, May 14 Tikkun Leyl Shavuot If you are interested in becoming a docent, please email Jill Rosen at Wednesday, May 15 Confirmation [email protected] or call 215-887-1342 ext 227. Thursday, May 23 Helene's Heroes American Red Cross Blood Drive CONNECTIONS , p5 `tétÄ gÉä àÉ ÉâÜ U:Çx| `|àéät{4 cÜxáv{ÉÉÄ APRIL 27, 2013 fÉÑ{|x ^ÉätÄ Eileen Weingram

DAUGHTER OF SARA AND HOWARD KOVAL

Sophie is a seventh grade student at Cedar- brook Middle School, where her favorite subjects are math and French. Since Sophie was little, she has always wanted to The Most Important Element of an be a schoolteacher. She plays piano, softball, and is on the Cedarbrook Middle School’s tennis team. She has also Exceptional Preschool volunteered at JRA, Jewish Relief Agency, for the past six years. There have been several studies concerning the most impor- Every summer, Sophie goes to Camp Ramah Poconos, which she tant qualities of a Preschool Teacher. Recently, a lot of em- loves! She is part of the Girls Rosh Hodesh program and frequently phasis has been put on the amount of courses taken in the attends Saturday morning services. Sophie has two sisters Hannah field of early childhood. However, I was not surprised to and Maya and her grandparents are Barbara and Dr. Harold (z”l) Lefton and Barbara and Arthur Koval. read a recent poll that ranked “Nurturing Personality” and MAY 4, 2013 “Love of Children” first and second above third place “BA/BS in Early Childhood. It is the teacher who holds the UxÇ}tÅ|Ç TtÜÉÇ VÉ{xÇ key to creating a successful experience for every child. At SON OF MARLENE AND MARK COHEN Beth Sholom we are fortunate to have a wonderful staff with these important qualities. Ben is a seventh grade honor roll student at Cedarbrook Middle School where his fa- We are excited to announce that beginning in February we vorite subjects are instrumental, Latin and have our new Stay and Play for children 12-24 months and computers. Ben plays drums and bass guitar and enjoys music. In his free time, Ben likes their parents. This is a one-hour, developmentally appropri- to make videos, play music, and spend time ate thematic program that will provide an enriching experi- with his family. In the summer, Ben attends ence while offering the opportunity for the children and a camp called School of Rock. Ben plans to adults to interact with each other. Everyone is invited to try do volunteer work with shelter cats. Ben has it out. The first session is free! Call Eileen for more infor- a sister, Eliana and his grandparents are Grace (z”l) and Carl (z”l) mation and to register. Jacobson, Miriam (z”l) and Bernard (z”l) Cohen.

On Saturday, March 2, 5-7pm we will host our annual Pre- SAVE THE DATE! school Family Havdalah pajama party. All children are in- vited to come in their PJ’s for a delicious “breakfast for Beth Sholom Annual Golf and Games Outing, dinner” and fun entertainment. This year every Beth Sholom Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Preschool family is encouraged to BRING A FRIEND! Every family may bring a guest family. The 2013 Beth Sholom Annual Golf and Games Outing will be held at Sunnybrook Golf Club. Sunnybrook hosted the 1971 United States March begins registration season. It is time to register for Senior Men's Amateur Championship and was also the site of the 1978 summer camp and for Fall 2013. Our Infant class is already United States Women's Amateur Championship. In 2005, the Club filling up. And, Beth Sholom is very unique in not only of- hosted the Pennsylvania Open. fering an exceptional traditional program but also having one of only 39 Jewish Montessori Preschools in the country. Per- Please help support the golf out- sonal tours can be arranged by calling our school office. ing by bringing a friend to play, sponsoring a hole, and asking Refer a new family to our Preschool and get your business associates and $100 deducted from your dues or tuition! Tell friends to be a sponsor. your family, friends and neighbors about our For further information contact wonderful program and we will thank you Jerry Hellmann (215) 884-1476 with $100 when they enroll with us. or [email protected] CONNECTIONS , p6 f|áàxÜ{ÉÉw

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Sisterhood’s winter was busy with programs and luncheons and Book Club ses- SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP sions. In December, we heard Yiddish music from the Freedmans, Molly and Bob. Then, in January we were especially gratified when Rabbi Merow again led us in Our spring merchandise is arriving every day now. a Tu B’Shevat Seder. What a delight! In February, we had our major event, Sis- We have lovely items to grace your Seder table as terhood Shabbat. The service, completely conducted by the women of Sisterhood, was inspiring. An occasion for the study of Torah, the women devoted hours of well as gifts for the hostesses you will want to learning to present a special Shabbat. It was followed by a delicious lunch and an thank. We will wrap them beautifully and even informative presentation by Dr. Marsha Edelman, “Kol Isha: Women in Jewish send them if you wish. Check us out! Music.” Our hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Spring is on the horizon and with it a new round of activities. Our March program 9 AM - 4 PM will feature Diane Steinbrink who will present a discussion about Wendy Wasser- Tuesday stein, the pre-eminent Jewish playwright, “Wendy Wasserstein and the World of 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM her Women (and Men).” We will then pause to scrub our kitchens for Passover and Friday and Sunday then relax with relief in late April when we will be entertained by the Israeli Chorus 9:30 AM to 1 PM and their wonderful music. Our Donor Dinner in May will be very special when If you would like to make an appointment for a Hazzan Tilman will bring us “Hazzanim Sing Broadway.” During these months we time that is more convenient for you, please call us will again have meetings of our Book Club and a trip to Broadway planned. All of at 215-887-1342, ext. 114. these upcoming events are very special; two of them, the April and May programs, will be in the evening so that our working women will be able to enjoy them. All are welcome. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy! UPCOMING EVENTS:

Note to Sisterhood Board Members: Our June 19 Board meeting will begin March 6 – Book Discussion group meeting at noon at 9:30 in order to give members the opportunity to participate in Beth to discuss “The Rabbi’s Husband” by Brenda Barrie Sholom’s annual golf and Mah Jongg event. March 17 - Franklin Institute to visit Titanic ex- We have many opportunities to become a General Meeting Sponsor. By making a hibit $250 contribution to Sisterhood, your Total Goal will be met, your name will appear on printed invitations and e-mailed Sisterhood notices. Celebrate or remember March 20 – General meeting with Diane Steinbrink someone special through this mitzvah. Contact Shirley Weiner at 215-884-2930. speaking of Wendy Wasserstein and the “World of Her Women (and Men)”

April 24 – General meeting, we will be entertained Pesach Schedule Continued from front cover... by the Israeli Chorus at 6:00 pm, petite supper May 29 – Donor dinner - Hazzanim Sing Broad- 4th Day Hol Ha-moed 8th Day, Tuesday, April 2 way, 6pm Sunday, March 31, 9:00 AM 7:00 AM - Early Shaharit 9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit May – Trip to Broadway. Watch for the announce- CONCLUDING DAYS (Yizkor) ment to learn date and time 7:45 PM - Ma’ariv & 7th Night, Sunday, March 31 Havdalah 6:00 PM - Erev Yom Tov Pesah concludes on Tuesday Night, 7th Day, Monday, April 1 April 2 at approximately 8:06 PM. The Library (Room 102) is now 7:00 AM - Early Shaharit 9:15 AM - Congregational Shaharit Please allow 30 minutes after this time open on Sundays from 10am to noon. All for Rabbi Glanzberg-Krainin to buy other times are by appointment only. Please 8th Night, Monday, April 1 back the Hametz before using any call the administration office at 215-887- 6:00 PM - Erev Yom Tov Hametz in your house. 1342 ext. 100. CONNECTIONS, p7 `xÇËá VÄâu

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Jonathan S. Tobin (center), senior online editor of Commentary magazine and former editor of the Jewish Exponent, spoke on January 13, 2013 at a Men’s Club Brunch to an overflow crowd on the topic of “Israel, President Obama and the Middle East.” To his left is Don Sable, Programming Vice-President and to his right is Elliot Miller, Men’s Club President.

MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT – March 8th at 8:00 P.M. On Friday evening, March 8th, we will celebrate our first Men’s Club Shabbat of 2013 at which time our members will lead and participate in the service. At this service, our Club will be honoring Bob Cohen, a former President of Men’s Club who has been active in our Club and in our Congregation for over 40 years.

AT THE MOVIES WITH THE MEN’S CLUB – March 13th 7:30 P.M. We will be featuring the film “The Island on Bird Street,” which tells the story of a Jewish boy who is left on his own for months in a ruined house in a Jewish Ghetto in Poland. He must learn all the tricks of survival under life-threatening conditions. The film is in English. Dessert and snacks will be served.

YOM HASHOAH CANDLE PACKING – March 17th starting at 8:30 A.M. Join Men’s Club in packing Yom HaShoah candles for distribution to our congregants and various Hillel Centers where our children are attending college. Packing will take place in the President’s Lounge. It only takes an hour of your time to perform a great Mitzvah. For additional information, contact Saul Langsam at 215-635-4901.

The world must never forget the Shoah, truly the darkest period in the history of the Jewish People. Please join with people around the world on Yom HaShoah, and light this candle on Sunday evening, April 7th, corresponding to 27 Nisan 5773, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. We do this for those whose entire families and towns perished in the Shoah, and for whom no one is left to light a Yahrzeit remembrance candle. “Light a Candle, Preserve a Memory”.

HERB SOBEL MEMORIAL PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE There are many Jewish families in our area who are unable to provide Passover food for their families. Every year, our Herb Sobel Me- morial Food Drive ensures that people in the Jewish community are able to celebrate Passover nutritiously, ritually and with pride of her- itage. Kindly return our request letter, along with a check made payable to Beth Sholom Men’s Club in order to help us fulfill this important mitzvah.

MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT – April 6th at 9:15 A.M. Our second Men’s Club Shabbat of 2013 will take place on Saturday morning April 6th. Please join us as our members lead the service, present the D’var Torah, and chant Torah and Haftarah. There will be a Kiddush luncheon following the service.

MEN'S CLUB BRUNCH – April 21st at 9:30 A.M. Lisa Hostein, editor of the Jewish Exponent will be our speaker. Join us for a delicious Bagel and Lox brunch. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call the Terry at the office at 215-887-1342 ext. 100.

MEN’S CLUB CLOSING DINNER in JUNE Josh Shapiro, Montgomery County Commissioner will be the speaker at our closing dinner in June. Prepaid reservations are required for our closing dinner at which time we will elect our new slate of officers and present the Norman H. Abrahamson Man of the Year Award. Watch your email for more details.

FUTURE MEN’S CLUB HAPPENINGS Whiskey night with the AJ Men’s Association in May, more movie nights in the summer and coming soon - Beth Sholom Men’s Club polo shirts.

For information on any Beth Sholom Men’s Club activities, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

CONNECTIONS, p8 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERTS COME TO BETH SHOLOM FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE FORUM g{âÜáwtç? `tÜv{ EK ∏ JMFCÑÅ

Ask policy experts Stuart Butler, Ph.D. (left) and David B. Nash, M.D., M.B.A. (right) about the appropriate role of the federal government in healthcare and you’ll get two very different answers. Yet both have agreed to discuss this critical issue civilly at the in- augural forum of the Bernard Wolfman Civil Discourse Project at Beth Sholom Congre- gation, here on March 28, 7:30pm. Chris Satullo, vice president for news & civic dialogue at WHYY and co-founder/co-director of the Penn Project for Civic Engage- ment, will moderate.

“As Jews, we’ve inherited a legacy of learning and social activism,” explains Beth Sholom member Dina Wolfman Baker, who founded the Project to memorialize her father, Bernard Wolfman. “My father exemplified that tradition. This is my way of shar- ing his legacy.”

In her Rosh Hashanah sermon, Rabbi Merow said, “Judaism believes strongly in a mul- tiplicity of truths…we can disagree without being disagreeable.” The Project creates a place to discuss vital issues while modeling and valuing civil disagreement. It provides opportunities for people on all sides of an issue to learn from each other and take mean- ingful action. It draws upon our traditions of Tzedakah, Talmudic debate, and prohibi- tion of Lashon Hara (evil tongue).

The forum will take place each year during Pesach, to symbolize its celebration of free- (left) Stuart Butler, Ph.D., director of the dom of (respectful) speech and political activism. Heritage Foundation's Center for Policy Innovation, and (right) David Nash, MD, Join the conversation on Twitter (@civildiscourse1) and on Facebook at The Bernard MBA, founding dean of the Jefferson Wolfman Civil Discourse Project. The free forum is open to the public and requires pre- School of Population Health registration at www.CivilDiscourseProject.org. If you cannot register online, call the synagogue office at 215.887.1342. All registrants will pledge to uphold the principles of civil discourse upon which the program is founded.

TREES FOR ISRAEL Make checks payable to Jewish National Fund As a memorial to their classmate and friend, (contributions are tax deductible) Miriam Norris, the Confirmation Class of 1997 planted trees in the Cheres Forest in Israel. What began as a simple project of love, with the donation Enclosed please find $______for the planting of ______trees in Israel. of 200 trees, has grown to be a woodland of over 5,000 trees. In memory of______

Donations to JNF fund a wide range of land and In honor of ______water development activities that greatly help Is- rael; planting trees also helps to keep alive Miriam’s beautiful spirit. Planted by______

Trees may be purchased by phone directly from Address______JNF at 1-800-542-8733. The certificates are mailed within two business days of receiving your request. City, State and Zip______You need only your charge card information and the project RN# 050263 designating The Miriam Please send certificate to ______Cheryl Norris Memorial Woodland.

You can also send $ 18.00 per tree to the School Of- ______fice at Beth Sholom Congregation or to Jeannette Norris, 236 Barclay Circle, Cheltenham, PA 19012. ______

CONNECTIONS , p9 eÉuxÜà fA VÉ{xÇ EUGENE POHL MEMORIAL COLLEGE PROGRAM VÉÄÄxzx bâàÜxtv{ ECDE@DF TO BE HONORED AT MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT, MARCH 8, 2013 ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF Bob Cohen was born in COLLEGE STUDENTS Philadelphia. With his brother and sister, he grew up just a block away from Beth Help us reach out — We like to keep in touch with our college Am Israel, where they at- students by sending them gift packages around the Jewish holi- tended Hebrew School. He days. Help us by filling out and returning this form to the Beth met Ruth when they were Sholom office or complete the form online at counselors at Camp Summit www.bethsholomcongregation.org. Click on Eugene Pohl Lake in the Poconos. They Memorial College Program at the bottom of the page. were married in 1956. A year later Bob was drafted and PRINT CLEARLY served in the Army for two years. They have two sons, Jeffrey and Michael, and a daughter, Susan. Their children-in-law are Ellen, Student’s name Becky and David. Bob and Ruth are the proud grandparents of six ______amazing girls-Hannah, Jenna, Leah, Annie, Eryn and Cayla. School ______Bob graduated from West Philadelphia High School and went on to Which College Year? (circle one) the University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate school and law Freshman - Sophomore - Junior - Senior - Graduate school. Bob has practiced law in Philadelphia for more than 50 years. He was the President of the predecessor of the Young Lawyers Sec- Birth Date______tion of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He served on the Lawyer School telephone ( ) ______Referral and Information Committee for 25 years, four as its chair- Student’s email address man. He was chairman of the Delivery of Legal Services Committee ______and was the President of a non-profit corporation which established a legal clinic in West Philadelphia. He served on one of the Supreme Student’s mailing address, as it should appear on the shipping Court Disciplinary Hearing Committees for seven years, three as the label. chairman. He volunteers as a settlement master for the Court of Com- ______mon Pleas. ______Bob and Ruth moved to Laverock in October, 1971, at which time they became members of Beth Sholom. Shortly thereafter, Bob be- ______came an active member of the Men’s Club. He served as Secretary for four years, Vice-President for five years and President for two years. The 1,000’s of hours of volunteer work by members of the If you anticipate a change of address during the school year, let Congregation enable the Congregation to serve its members. Men’s us know: Club is one of the groups within the Congregation that provides so many opportunities for its members to contribute to the well being of Parents’ Name Beth Sholom. Bob is honored to have had the privilege of serving ______the Men’s Club as President. Parents’ Email Address ______He has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Congregation Home Address since 1988. He has served as Vice-President, Assistant Treasurer and ______as Treasurer for five years. Since 1987, he has served as General City Counsel for the Congregation. Bob was one of the original members ______of the Men’s Choir. Bob and Ruth toured Eastern Europe with the Home Telephone Men’s Choir, which for them was the trip of a lifetime. He has acted ______in 13 shows presented by the Beth Sholom Players. Please return this form to the office by mail, fax (215) 887-6605 Please join us at Shabbat services on Friday, March 8, 2013, as we or email [email protected], attention Doris honor Bob Cohen for his contributions to Beth Sholom Men’s Club C. Pohl. Thank you. and the entire Beth Sholom community. CONNECTIONS, p10 ALBERT & SYLVIA GOLDBERG LUNCHEON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM Golden Years Reservation Form ENTERTAINMENT: RADIO REVISITED -- Cost: $12 members $15 non-members A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE $2 surcharge without reservation

This production is in the form of an old-time radio program. Three ______I/we will attend the Albert & Sylvia Goldberg Memo- actor/singers, plus a pianist, act out, rather than narrate, old jokes. rial Luncheon on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 12:30 PM to Also included are original comic commercials, songs from the 2:30 PM ‘30’s and ‘40’s and piano medleys. Lunch will be served. _____I will attend the Golden Years Luncheon on Monday, MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM PROGRAM: MAGIC BY STUART April 29, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

In his performance, Stu combines magic with audience participa- _____I will attend the Sylvia Scheinoff Memorial Luncheon tion, visual comedy and verbal humor. A live white dove and rab- on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM bit are produced at the beginning and end of the program. From January through March, he tours the West Coast of Florida, per- forming at RV resorts, Mobile Home Communities, Independent/ Name(s)______Assisted Living Facilities and Yacht Clubs. Lunch will be served. ______

SYLVIA SCHEINOFF MEMORIAL LUNCHEON Address______MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 • 12:30 PM TO 2:30 PM ______ENTERTAINERS: HAL MARTIN & JOANNE DeSIMONE Phone #______The ever-popular keyboardist/Vocalist Hal Martin and singer Joanne DeSimone will once again be our guest entertainers. Hal ______# of people attending $______Enclosed and Joanne offer the very finest in music and song that are familiar to us all. Please make check payable to Golden Years at Beth Sholom Mail to: Golden Years at Beth Sholom 8231 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1595 SAVE THE DATES: Call 215-887-1342, Ext. 103, for questions or more information MEMBERS ONLY – DAY AT THE MOVIES Monday, April 22, 2013 & Monday, May 13, 2013 — On one of the above dates, we will show “A Woman Called Golda,” which was cancelled in October due to inclement weather. For the other date, will have another enjoyable movie, title to be announced at a later date. AARP DRIVING COURSE FOR 55 AND OVER You could save up to 10% on your automobile insurance Thursday, May 23, 2013 9am—1pm (Express One-Day 4-Hour Course) Cost $14 ($2 discount with proof of AARP Membership)

Judge Henry Liss will be conducting this course. Please reserve early. Limited to the first 25 people. If you would like further infor- mation, please call Iris Blender at 215-887-1342, Ext. 103.

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Phone #______# of People Attending CONNECTIONS , p11 Uxà{ f{ÉÄÉÅ YtÅ|Äç axãá BIRTHS Michelle Chonofsky CLARE BROWN Elayne & Leor Barazani and Susan & Sylvia & Sol Pomerantz on the marriage Mother of Rabbi Steven Brown Moshe Barazani on the birth of their son of their grandson, Joel Pomerantz to BEATRICE CHAZIN and grandson, Benjamin Eisaac Barazani Stephanie Rosenthal Mother of Rhena Kelsen Marsha & Saul Langsam on the birth of Karen Kaplan Ruggiero & Tony Rug- MAXINE CHIGER their grandson, Ethan Carter Langsam giero on the marriage of their son, Ross Mother of Larry Chiger Ellen Berman Lee on the birth of her Kaplan to Shili Lati KENNETH D. COHEN granddaughter, Olivia Rae Markowich Lucy Winter & Eli Surkis on their Brother of Robert S. Cohen Rachel King & Josh Megerman on the Jewish marriage STEPHEN GERSHMAN birth of their son, Bradley Nathan Brother of Larry Gershman Megerman MAZAL TOV! ENAYAT GHODSIAN Pat & Jules Mendelsohn on the birth of Bernice & Harold Horn on their 60th Father of Jilla Carpey Wedding Anniversary their twin grandchildren, Alexa Skylar FRED KLINGER Ernest M. Kahn, Ph.D. on receiving the Mendelsohn and Dylan Hunter Mendel- Father of Neil Klinger 2012 Social Justice Award of the Jewish sohn GILBERT KOFF Social Policy Action Network Father of Leslie Racz MARRIAGES Elly & Joe Kamen on their 60th Wedding JOSEPH LEVIN Jeri & Glenn Barford on the marriage of Anniversary Father of Linda Levin their son, Daniel to Lisa Green Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes on their CHAYA LUKSENBERG Sandy & Gregg Epstein, Robin & 60th Wedding Anniversary Mother of Sarah Schorr Steven Katz and Phyllis Sork on the mar- Ruth & Rabbi Robert Layman on the ROSLYN MAYER riage of their children and grandson, Jes- Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Eytan Yair Wife of Seymour Mayer sica Epstein to Joshua Michael Katz Layman FRED MILLER Pamela Gelman, Bruce Gelman & Joseph Lieberman on receiving the Man Brother of Ruth Cohen Randi Lipton Gelman on the marriage of of the Year award from the Middle Atlantic NORMAN RESNICK their daughter, Stephanie to Gabriel Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Father of Toni Resnick Strauss Clubs SABENA ROSEN Sue & Ron Gordon on the marriage of Mother of Mimi Rosen their son Joshua Shain Gordon to Julia GET WELL WISHES BERNARD JACK SHADIS Greenberger Mark Kay Father of Marilyn Neuhauser Eileen & Arthur Lashin and Ellen Sylvia Singer JOSEPH STRAUS, JR. Perkins on the marriage of their daughter Eileen Weingram Father of Terry Straus and granddaughter, Debra to Adam Fried- Lillian Zucker HERBERT TUTEUR man Father of Robert Tuteur Susan & Jules Markowitz and Betsy IN RECENT MEMORIAM ROSE WALDMAN Tabas on the marriage of their son and DAVID APPLEBAUM Mother of Bonnie Kaiser granddaughter, Andrew Markowitz and Brother of Karen Kaplan Ruggerio BOOK DISCUSSION I would like to thank every- one for their generous con- Wed., March 6, 2013 • 12pm (following the Sisterhood Board Meeting) tributions in memory of my beloved father, Joseph THE RABBI’S HUSBAND BY BRENDA BARRIE Straus, Jr. I appreciate all Rabbi Tovah Feldner and her husband, Dan Goldin, love each other, but Dan is planning of your expressions of con- to leave his wife and two small children. He feels he must set out on a search to solve the physical problem of their three-year-old daughter Leah, born prematurely, and with Cere- dolence, your thoughtful bral Palsy. Leah’s birth had delayed Tovah’s beginning her first job after Seminary - her telephone calls, written job, the best-regarded position offered to her class, is wrong for her, but Tovah has never notes and shivah visits. The been able to admit that. Tovah wakes up one cold December morning, to discover Dan is support of my Beth Sholom gone. How can she discover what is really happening in her life? And, if she accom- plishes that, can she forgive her husband and work with him to heal the wounds inflicted family has been a comfort on their marriage by Dan’s inability to communicate and her own lack of knowledge to me. ~ Terry Straus about her true motivations and her spiritual needs within the rabbinate? For information: Contact Patti First 215-887-1888 CONNECTIONS, p12 Beth Sholom Congregation thanks you for supporting the operating DONATIONS budget through your donations in appreciation, honor and memory. Contributions By In Memory Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Recovery, Mark Kay ZEHAVA BLACKMAN CONFIRMATION FUND Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Debra Levy Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Contributions By In Honor Elliot & Susan Miller ...... Philip Hoffman Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman Zehava Blackman...... Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman Joan & Jerry Spivack ...... Kenneth Cohen Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Birth, Bradley N. Megerman Susanna & Rick Manstein Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Contributions By In Memory Susanna & Rick Manstein...... Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz Zehava Blackman ...... Margery Bush HARRY & BARBARA GOLDBERG FUND Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Zehava Blackman ...... Clare Brown FOR JEWISH EDUCATION Susanna & Rick Manstein...... Birth, Piper Madelyn Posnan Zehava Blackman ...... Beatrice Chazin Contributions By In Memory Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Zehava Blackman ...... Maxine Chiger Scot Goldberg...... Albert Goldberg Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Recovery, Lillian Zucker Zehava Blackman ...... Joseph Hass Debbie & Scot Goldberg ...... Harry Goldberg Pat Mendelsohn ...... Special Birthday, Jules Mendelsohn Zehava Blackman ...... Philip Hoffman Howard Goldberg ...... Barbara Goldberg Roberta P. Rifkind ...... Aufruf, Zehava Blackman ...... Chaya Luksenberg Howard Goldberg ...... Harry Goldberg Andrew Markowitz & Michelle Chonofsky Bonnie, Michael, & Harris Schatz...... Torah Fund Honoree, Anita Schatz COOK FOR A FRIEND HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUND Susan & Marvin Weinberg...... Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz Contributions By In Appreciation Contributions By In Honor Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Sally & Bernie Kauderer ...... Rabbi Merow Debra & Robert Staples ...10th Birthdays, Anna & Shoshana Levin Susan & Marvin Weinberg .Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Rhena & Steve Kelsen ...... Rabbi Merow Debbie & Rob Staples.....Marriage, Laurie Navin & Bill Herman Lorraine White ...... Birth, Eden and Tal Van Naarden Susan & Elliot Miller ...... Rabbi Merow Lee Pincus ...... Bob Lankin Gerri & Allen Richmond ...... Rabbi Merow HONORIAL FUND ISRAEL ACTION COMMITTEE Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Rabbi Merow Contributions By In Appreciation Contributions By In Appreciation Joan & Jerry Spivack...... Rabbi Merow Sidney Mittman ...... Aliyah on Dec. 8th Pat & Jules Mendelsohn ...... Sholom Zachmy Prayers

Contributions By In Honor Contributions By In Honor Contributions By In Honor Florence Alman ...... Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...Speedy Recovery, Leonard Caplan Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Marriage, Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Bnei Mitzvot, Joy & Nat Feldman...... Special Birthday, Mimi Wexler Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman Granddaughters of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Ferber Maurice Gold ...... Aliyah Sandi & Gregg Epstein Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Josh Katz Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Judi Gotsdiner ...... Recovery, Mark Kay Sidney Mittman ...... Aliyah, Nov. 3, 2012 Elly & Joe Kamen ...... New home, Cantor & Ellen Tilman Sandra & Michael Goldberg & Family ...... Marriage Sheila Richman ...... Birth, grandchildren, Judi & Bill Loy ...... Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz Renee & Rob Van Naarden Lee Pincus ...... Recovery, Mark Kay Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Bar Mitzvah, Marc Krevitz Evelyn Toll ...... Recovery, Yaacov Lieberman Doris Pohl ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Bat Mitzvah, Rachel Banner Marilyn & Robert Rubin 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Shelley & Carl Hittinger .....Marriage, Daniel Barford to Lisa Green Contributions By In Memory Marilyn & Robert Rubin Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Marriage, Lorna Adelman ...... Margery Bush Kay Schwartz ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Michelle Chonofsky to Andrew Markowitz Louise & Myron Goldman...... Philip Hoffman Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Special Birthday, Wendy Cohen Shelley & Carl Hittinger Marriage, Barbara & Joel Hollander ...... Philip Hoffman Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Marriage, Stephanie Gelman to Gabriel Strauss Judi & Bill Loy ...... Philip Hoffman Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Marriage, Judy Makower ...... Margery Bush Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Birth, Leo Silverman Green Joshua Gordon to Julia Greenberger Sheila Richman ...... Margery Bush Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...Marriage, Ross Kaplan to Shili Lati Sheila Richman ...... William Chester Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Marriage, Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Recovery, Mark Kay Sheila Richman ...... Sylvia Sherman Scott Klinghoffer to Alexandra Neophytou Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Marriage, Selma & Martin Roffman ...... Clare Brown Muriel Tabas Ecker ...Engagement, Abby Klinghoffer to Kenny Ott Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman Selma & Martin Roffman ...... Enayat Ghodsian Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Birth, Bradley N. Megerman Selma & Martin Roffman ...... Sabena Rosen Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Birth, Eli Porter Shelley & Carl Hittinger Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Philip Hoffman Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Birth, Piper Posnan Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Miriam & Jamshid Tehrani ...... Margery Bush Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Birth, Twins, Eden & Tal Van Naarden Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Marriage, Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Joel Pomerantz to Stephanie Rosenthal Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Recovery, Sylvia Singer JOSEPH MARCUS MEMORIAL Contributions By In Memory Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ...... Margery Bush SCHOLARSHIP FUND Shelley & Carl Hittinger...... Recovery, Lillian Zucker Contributions By In Memory Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ...... Maxine Chiger Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Special Birthday, Hillard Cohen Ilene & Manny Marcus ...... Raphael Reider Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ...... Philip Hoffman Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Jacob & Rosa Goldstein ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Bar Mitzvah, Joshua Rosen Lee Pincus ...... Beatrice Chazin Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Bar Mitzvah, Jacob Neulight Lee Pincus...... Joseph Straus, Jr. MEMORIAL FUND Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Man of the Year Award, Joe Leiberman Contributions By In Memory Randye & Don Sable ...... Pearl Littman Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Marriage, Bernice Adoni ...... Margery Bush Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Maxine Chiger Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Bernice Adoni ...... Beatrice Chazin Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Robert Cohen Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus ...... J-Span Honor, Ernest Kahn Bernice Adoni ...... Leon Semanoff Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Fred Miller Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman Bernice Adoni ...... Herman Weiss Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Selma Katz Julie & Gerald Magid ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Clare Brown Bernice Zoslaw ...... Florence Schwartz Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Bat Mitzvah, Rachel Banner Beth Sholom Men’s Club...... Fred Klinger Bernice Zoslaw...... Gabe Basch Susanna & Rick Manstein .Marriage, Daniel Barford to Lisa Green Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Roslyn Mayer Lillian Zucker...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Shelly & Steven Brown ...... Margery Bush Michelle Chonofsky to Andrew Markowitz Marilyn & Ken Dachner ...... Gloria Shenker Susanna & Rick Manstein Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz Alice & Solomon Fisher & Family ...... Clare Brown FAMILY EDUCATION FUND Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Lawrence J. Fox ...... Dolly Wildstein Contributions By In Honor Stephanie Gelman to Gabriel Strauss Susan Ginsberg ...... Phyllis Pulley Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Heidi & Jeff Gordon ...... Chaya Luksenberg Joel Pomerantz to Stephanie Rosenthal Joshua Gordon to Julia Greenberger Sylvia & Bob Greenspan ...... Margery Bush Fern & Neil Mittin ...... Recovery, Gwen Zuares Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Glen Hasset ...... Philip Hoffman Randye & Don Sable ...... Birth, Asher Alter Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... David Applebaum Randye & Don Sable ....Marriage, Josh Katz to Jessica Epstein Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Marriage, Shelley & Carl Hittinger...... Margery Bush Ruth & Steven H. Saks ...... Anita Schatz, Torah Fund Honoree Craig Kauffman to Jeanette Hickman Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Beatrice Chazin Susanna & Rick Manstein Marriage, Joshua Katz to Jessica Epstein Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Kenneth Cohen CONNECTIONS, p13 Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Philip Hoffman Janet Levin ...... Special Birthday, Nathan Brillman Ginger & Jerry Block ...... Bernard Shadis Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Stephen Gershman Janet Levin ...... Recovery, Lillian Zucker Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...... Bernard Shadis Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Enayat Ghodsian Pat & Jules Mendelsohn ...... 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Valerie & Joe Lieberman...... Grandmother of Sue Lieberman Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Fred Klinger Pat & Jules Mendelsohn .Marriage, Eileen Lashin to Adam Friedman Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Margery Bush Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Gilbert Koff Ellen & Saul Miller...... Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Jack Zweibel Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Joe Levin Shirley & Jules Pearlstine...... Marriage, Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Samson Zweibel Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Chaya Luksenberg Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Sharon & Chuck Presser ...... Harold Tainow Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Roslyn Mayer Joseph Pelberg ...... Mitzvah Food Pantry Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Fred Miller Israel Skolnick ...... Mitzvah Food Pantry Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Bernard J. Shadis Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Recovery, Lillian Zucker EUGENE POHL MEMORIAL Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Rose Waldman COLLEGE FUND Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Clare Brown Contributions By In Memory Contributions By In Memory Shelley & Carl Hittinger ...... Sabena Rosen Bernice Adoni ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Ethel & Irvin Hamburger ...... Morris Hamburger Judith Hyman ...... Stuart Appel Lynn Album...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Ethel & Irvin Hamburger ...... Molly Jacobson Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Margery Bush Florence Alman ...... Goldie Alman Marian Karsif ...... Dolly Wildstein Sheila Berman...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Agnes & Rabbi Charles Kraus...... Margery Bush Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Kenneth Cohen PRAYER BOOKS/ETZ HAYIM BIBLES Marcia Labovitz ...... Margery Bush Ginger & Jerry Block ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Contributions By In Honor Kathleen Langdale ...... Hinda May Bregman Morton Brenner ...... Bess Brenner Anita & Harold Barsky ...... Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...... Beatrice Chazin Arlene Sobel Brest ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Robin, Jeffrey & Lia Rutberg...... Wedding, Ruth & Rabbi Robert Layman ...... Clare Brown Helene & Stan Daniel ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Stephanie Gelman & Gabriel Strauss Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... David Applebaum Sandi & Greg Epstein & Family ...... Stuart Appel Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Clare Brown Fyllis & Mark Etter ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Contributions By In Memory Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Beatrice Chazin Eileen Finkelstein ...... Norman Resnick Naomi Ginsburg ...... Philip Hoffman Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Kenneth Cohen Penny Haze ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Naomi Ginsburg ...... Sami Kane Kraft Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Stephen Gershman Elly & Joe Kamen ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Avraham Keter ...... Philip Hoffman Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Enayat Ghodsian Ellyn & Seth Lehr ...... Margery Bush Nettie Mittin ...... Ethel Morganstein Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Philip Hoffman Ellyn & Seth Lehr ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Barbara Pinencal ...... Philip Corn Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Fred Klinger Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Gilbert Koff Judi & Bill Loy ...... Beatrice Chazin Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Joe Levin Neuhauser & Driban Families ...... Beatrice Chazin PRESCHOOL FUND Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Chaya Luksenberg Stacey Oglensky...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Contributions By In Honor Susanna & Rick Manstein...... Roslyn Mayer Gerri & Allen Richmond ...... Fred Klinger Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Fred Miller Alice & Herb Sachs...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Beth Sholom Preschool ...... Birth, Bradley Nathan Megerman Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Sabena Rosen Claire Schafus ...... Beatrice Chazin Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Bernard Jack Shadis Marcelle Shapiro & John Beight ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Birth, Eyden Henry Susanna & Rick Manstein ...... Rose Waldman Judy & Lionel Schlank ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Marriage, Jeffrey Mermelstein ...... Margery Bush Gloria Schwartz...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Sarah Hittinger & Matthew Taitelman Jim & Susan Meyer ...... Margery Bush Judi & Steve Shapiro...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Recovery, Fred Goldstein Al Neckritz ...... Lenore Neckritz Paula & Craig Sobel ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Recovery, Shirley Pearlstine Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ...... Clare Brown Phyllis Sork...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Heidi & Jeff Gordon ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ...... Enayat Ghodsian Betsy Tabas ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Pat & Jules Mendelsohn ..Birth, twins Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ...... Chaya Luksenberg Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Fern & Neil Mittin ...... Recovery, Susan Cooper Sylvia & Harold Paul ...... Beatrice Chazin Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Dolly Wildstein Fern & Neil Mittin ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Lee Pincus ...... Selma Katz Eileen & Michael Weingram...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Lynn & Larry Oxenberg...... Birth, Gabriella Lovie Coslov Mimi Rosen & Scott Birnbaum ...... Philip Hoffman Lynn & Larry Oxenberg ...... Marriage, Doris Spike ...... Martin Berman Sarah Hittinger to Matt Taitelman Doris Spike...... Zina Corbman MIRIAM NORRIS MEMORIAL FUND Eileen & Michael Weingram...... Marriage, Debra & Ed Straus ...... Margery Bush Contributions By In Appreciation Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Evelyn Toll ...... Beatrice Chazin Rebecca Landau ...... Miriam Norris Memorial Fund Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...... Beatrice Chazin Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Marriage, Josh Gordon Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...... Kenneth Cohen Contributions By In Honor Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Marriage, Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...... Fred Klinger Ginger & Jerry Block ..Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman Susan & Marvin Weinberg ...... Joe Levin Ginger & Jerry Block ...... New Home, Joan & Harris Ross Norma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine ...... Marriage, Contributions By In Memory Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Margery Bush MINYAN & MUNCH Susan & Ron Gordon ...... Birth, Eyden Elliot Henry Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Beatrice Chazin Contributions By In Honor Sue & Ron Gordon ....Birth, Twins, Eden and Tal Van Naarden Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Kenneth Cohen Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes .60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Rebecca Landau ...... Miriam Norris Memorial Fund Sarah & Sonny Coslov ...... Mike Miller Valerie & Joe Lieberman .....Birth, Twins Eden & Tal Van Naarden Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Stuart Appel Contributions By In Memory Valerie & Joe Lieberman 60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Clare Brown Marla & Bob Haaz ...... William Kaplan Valerie & Joe Lieberman ...... Marriage, Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Margery Bush Marla & Fred Wolfson ...... Margery Bush Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Enayat Ghodsian Judi & Bill Loy ...... Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Philip Hoffman Marilyn Neuhauser & Sam Driban ...... Man of the Year Award, Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Sabena Rosen MITZVAH FOOD PANTRY Joe Lieberman Eileen & Michael Weingram ...... Justin Rubin Contributions By In Appreciation Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Birth, Eli Porter Sally & Bernie Kauderer ...... Rabbi Merow Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Marriage, Rhena & Steve Kelsen ...... Rabbi Merow Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman RABBI AARON LANDES EDUCATIONAL Susan & Elliot Miller ...... Rabbi Merow Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Birth, Twins, Eden & Tal Van Naarden ENDOWMENT FUND Gerri & Allen Richmond ...... Rabbi Merow Gerri & Allen Richmond ....Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Contributions By In Appreciation Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Rabbi Merow Judi & Steve Shapiro ..Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Rebecca Landau ...... Rabbi Landes Joan & Jerry Spivack ...... Rabbi Merow Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Marriage, Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Rabbi Merow Joshua Gordon to Julia Greenberger Contributions By In Memory Arlene & Barry Weissman ...... Marriage, Judi & Bill Loy ...... Fred Klinger Contributions By In Honor Deborah Norris to Nicholas Rodin Judy & Lionel Schlank ...... Selma Katz Bakers Bay Condo ...... Mitzvah Food Pantry Dajo Company, Inc...... Mitzvah Food Pantry Contributions By In Memory Eileen Finkelstein ...... 95th Birthday, George Manstein Ginger & Jerry Block ...... Margery Bush RABBI MEROW’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Eileen Finkelstein ...... Birth, twins Alexa and Dylan Mendelsohn Ginger & Jerry Block ...... Beatrice Chazin Contributions By In Appreciation Marcia Garfinkle ...... High Holiday Honor Ginger & Jerry Block ...... Edward Goldberg Rebecca Landau ...... Rabbi Merow CONNECTIONS, p14 Eileen & Arthur Lashin ...... Rabbi Merow Arlene & Stephan Bieber ...... Marriage, Roberta P. Rifkind ...... Rabbi Merow Debra Lashin to Adam Friedman UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY FUND Lillian Zucker ...... Wonderful Breakfast Shelley & Carl Hittinger .60th Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen Contributions By In Appreciation Gerri & Allen Richmond ....Birth, Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn Robin Eisenberg ...... Accessibility Fund Contributions By In Honor Kay Schwartz Marriage, Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Sue & Zack Kassuto ...... Accessibility Fund Toby & Marvin Abrams...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Marriage, Joshua Katz to Jess Epstein Robert Blackman ...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Contributions By In Honor Arlene Borish...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Recovery, Dodo Ostrofsky Rachel Profeta ...... 35th Birthday, Ami Profeta Suzanne & Frederick Braun...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Birth, Piper Posnan Ami Profeta ...... Universal Accessibilty Fund Diane & Michael Driban...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Recognition, Ernest Kahn Arlene & Barry Weissman ...Aliyah, Bar Mitzvah anniversary, Lisa & David Driban...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Kay Schwartz ...... Graduation Law School, Steven Weinberg Ami Profeta Samuel Driban ...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Marriage, Arlene & Barry Weissman ...... Birthday, Ami Profeta Norma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine ...... Marriage, Stephanie Gelman to Gabriel Strauss Andrew Markowitz to Michelle Chonofsky Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Birth, Eyden Elliot Henry Contributions By In Memory Cantor Mark Kushner...... Bris, Bradley Nathan Megerman Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Marriage, Randye & Don Sable ...... Sabena Rosen Elissa Driban & Keith Levin ...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Barton Pasternack ...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Judi & Stephen Shapiro Marriage, Josh Katz to Jessica Epstein PZS Architects, LLC...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Judi & Stephen Shapiro .Birth, twins Eden & Tal Van Naarden BERNARD WOLFMAN MEMORIAL David Rose...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Judi & Steven Shapiro...... Anniversary, Elly & Joe Kamen PUBLIC POLICY FORUM Adam Schwartz...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Birth, Leo Silverman Green Contributions By In Honor Michelle & Richard Young...... Hanukkah Toy Fund Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Man of the Year, Joe Lieberman Kristin Ace & Jeffrey Braemer ..Special Occasion, Dina Baker Helen & Neil Shupak Birth, twins, Alexa & Dylan Mendelsohn Toni Wolfman ...... Special Occasion, Dina Baker Contributions By In Memory Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Birth, Piper Madelyn Posnan Toni Wolfman ...... Birthday, Brian Wolfman Rhonda Morris...... Uncle Nate Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Birth, Ethan Carter Langsam Linda & Jonathan Tabas ...... Fred Klinger Gayle Vogel ...... Recovery, Lillian Zucker Lillian Zucker ...... Special Birthday, Nathan Brillman YAHRZEITS Lillian Zucker ...... 50th Birthdays, Judy & Alan Zucker Contributions By In Memory RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Alvin Abrams ...... Samuel Abrams Contributions By In Honor Contributions By In Memory Lorna Adelman ...... Gilbert Adelman Jack Feldman ...... Man of the Year Award, Joe Lieberman Florence Alman ...... Sol Alman Lorna Adelman ...... Beatrice Adelman Norma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine ...... Marriage, Florence Alman ...... Myer Alman Lorna Adelman ...... Diana Harris Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Florence Alman ...... Bernard Shadis Lorna Adelman ...... Richard Harris Harriet Hanges...... Anniversary, Bernice & Harold Horn Arlene & Stephan Bieber ...... Fred Klinger Bernice Adoni ...... Leon Adoni Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes ...... Recovery, Eileen Weingram Patti & Al First ...... Margery Bush Bernice Adoni ...... Goldie Miller Randye & Don Sable ...... Special Birthday, Marty Roffman Julie Glass ...... Margery Bush Marc Album ...... Lee Album Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Marcy & Bill Haaz ...... Margery Bush Marc Album ...... Philip Album Lori & Gary Udell ....Marriage, Jessica Epstein to Joshua Katz Barbara & Scott Isard ...... Mala Geldner Robin Anforth...... Barbara Goldstein Sara & Steven Levin ...... Norman Resnick Karen Avart ...... Nathan Bidner Contributions By In Memory Kay Schwartz ...... Margery Bush Arnold Bank ...... Samuel Bank Beth Sholom Men’s Club ...... Philip Hoffman Kay Schwartz ...... Bernard Shadis Gail Barg ...... Lillian Barg Beth Sholom Men’s Club...... Beatrice Chazin Kay Schwartz...... Beatrice Chazin Gail Barg...... Sonya Barg Bernice & Marcel Groen...... Beatrice Chazin Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Clare Brown Joseph M. Barg ...... Max Barg Ruth & Rabbi Robert Layman ...... Margery Bush Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Herbert Tuteur Joseph M. Barg ...... Sonya Barg Sunny & Ed Merow ...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Bella Deckter Barbara Barkon ...... Rae Dreidink Anita & Nathan Schatz ...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Father of Pam Selen Barbara Barkon...... Rose Barkon Anita & Nathan Schatz ...... Fred Klinger Helen & Neil Shupak...... Beatrice Chazin Isak Benezra...... Engin Benezra Anita & Nathan Schatz ...... Chaya Luksenberg Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Lillian Fulmer Philip Benn ...... Samuel Benn Anita & Nathan Schatz ...... Selma Vogle Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Ruth Kleinman Philip Benn...... Mildred Benn Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Mala Geldner Bruce Berger ...... Edith Berger Bryna Soroka, Hannah Margolis...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Mother, Jackie Gilberg Linda Berger ...... Julius Wolfson Betsy Tabas ...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Brother, Jenn Isard Sara Berger ...... Harry Berk Muriel Tabas Ecker ...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Albert Kaplan Sara Berger ...... Betsy Schwartz Eileen & Michael Weingram...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Fred Klinger Stephan Bieber ...... Lilo B. Bieber Lillian Zucker...... Beatrice Chazin Helen & Neil Shupak ...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Kenneth Blum ...... Morris H. Blum Neil Shupak ...... Brother, Merle Ochrach Kenneth Blum ...... Verna Blum Cynthia Blynn...... Rose Bakan REITENBERG LUNCH AND LEARN Linda Bojman ...... Milton Balzer Contributions By In Honor SOCIAL ACTION/MITZVOT B’YAHAD Jill Borden ...... Horace Borden Randye & Don Sable ...... Marriage, Contributions By In Honor Jay Bornstein ...... Joshua Bornstein Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Norma Finkelstein & Marvin Levine ...... Marriage, Sharon Bornstein ...... Leon Krefetz Daniel Barford to Lisa Green Marcia Bosswick ...... Nathan Exmore Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Engagement, Sheila Brecher ...... Olga Notas SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eli Levine and Ashley Spear Morton Brenner ...... Edward A. Brenner Contributions By In Honor Judi & Steven Shapiro ...... Social Justice Award, Ernest Kahn Arlene Sobel Brest ...... Clara Goldberg Belinda & Alex Glijansky ...... Marriage, Arlene Sobel Brest ...... Hope Hersh Sarah Hittinger to Matthew Taitelman Contributions By In Memory Harriet Brooks ...... Frieda Kapp Glijansky Family ...... Bar Mitzvah, Mattan Manstein Jeannette & Dan Norris ...... Philip Hoffman Michelle Brown ...... June Rothberg Leimberg Belinda & Alex Glijansky ...... Marriage, Jeannette & Dan Norris...... Joseph Straus, Jr. Larry Buchsbaum ...... Joseph Buchsbaum Scott Klinghoffer to Alexandra Neophytou Rosalyn Buchsbaum ...... Clara Zwerdling Belinda & Alex Glijansky ...... Marriage, Rosalyn Buchsbaum ...... Henry Zwerdling Sarah Richman to Benjamin Levin STEINMAN CONCERT FUND Barbara Cantor...... Lillian Slubin Glijansky Family ...... Marriage, Samuel Rank to Leslie Cohen Contributions By In Honor Evelyn Chairman ...... Rev. Morris G. Chairman Glijansky Family ...... Anita Schatz, Torah Fund Honoree Kay Schwartz ...... New Home, Ellen & Hazzan David Tilman Evelyn Chairman ...... Esther Silk Adela Matyas ...... Marriage, Judy Chant...... Freda Nissenson Scott Klinghoffer to Alexandra Neophytou Judy Chant...... Roberta Shapiro TEMPLE SHOLOM LEGACY FUND Mildred F. Citron ...... Benjamin Friesel SAMUEL SHUSTER KOSHER MITZVAH Contributions By In Honor Eleanor Cobert ...... Bernard Cobert Kathi & Steven Kauffman ...... Norman Resnick Eleanor Cobert ...... Ida Cobert FOOD PANTRY Kathi & Steven Kauffman ...... Bernard Shadis Samuel Cohan ...... Norman Cohan Contributions By In Honor Kathi & Steven Kauffman...... Joe Levin Judith Cohen ...... Sadye Cohen Rachel, Corey & Caleb Anolik ...... Anniversary, Kathi & Steven Kauffman...... Beatrice Chazin Judith Cohen ...... Sylvia Silver Arlene & Stephan Bieber Ethel & Irv Korostoff...... Beatrice Chazin CONNECTIONS, p15 Mindy Cohen ...... Clara Kron Maurice Gold ...... Anne Gold Marcia Labovitz ...... Sadie Stukelman Robert Cohen ...... Joseph Cohen Maurice Gold ...... Paul Gold Rabbi Aaron Landes ...... Sylvia Landes Robert Cohen ...... Sylvia Cohen Frederick Goldstein ...... Morris Goldstein Sora & Rabbi Aaron Landes ...... Estelle H. Perl Ruth Cohen ...... Jennie Miller Frederick Goldstein ...... Pearl Goldstein Sora Landes ...... Azriel Eisenberg Ruth Cohen ...... Sam Miller Rosa Goldstein ...... Faiga Rubinstein Saul Langsam ...... Harry Langsam Leonard Cook ...... Sadie Gertrude Cook Rosa Goldstein ...... Srul Rubinstein Ruth Layman ...... Bella Apatoff Monte Croll ...... Ralph Crollick Edward Gordon ...... Abraham Allen Gordon Ruth Layman ...... Julius Apatoff Sylvia Croll ...... Lena Goldstein Elaine Wolfson Gordon ...... Julius Wolfson Ilene Leabman ...... Isadore Udell Sylvia Croll ...... Ruth Whitman Jeffrey Gordon ...... Abe Gordon Ilene Leabman ...... Samuel Udell Mae & Harry Cutler ...... Jennie Rouman Susan Gordon ...... Cantor Harry Weinberg Harold Lefkowitz ...... David Lefkowitz Harvey Cutler ...... Sylvia Cutler Marie Granor...... Leo M. Brichta Harold Lefkowitz ...... Helen Lefkowitz Helene Daniel ...... Hannah Kramer Ray Green ...... Lena Decovny Miriam Lefkowitz ...... Milton Miller Helene Daniel ...... Meriam L. Love Ray Green ...... Harry Dobkin Sherri Leibowitz ...... Martin Ruder Stanley Daniel ...... Anni Daniel Dorothy Greene ...... Esther Jacobson Harry Leibson ...... Ida Kelman Leibson Stanley Daniel ...... Irwin Daniel Dorothy Greene ...... Fred B. Jacobson Harry Leibson ...... Sidney Leibson Stanley Daniel ...... Julius Daniel Robert Greenspan ...... Herman Greenspan Hadassah Levin ...... Rabbi Max Routtenberg Irene Danz ...... Morris Gelber Sylvia Greenspan ...... Bertram Fisher Irvin M. Liebman ...... Reba Liebman Bertha Dash ...... Joshua Landow Sylvia Greenspan ...... Eva Fisher Morris Lift ...... Kalman Lift Roger Davis ...... Philip Davis Sylvia Greenspan ...... Martha Fisher Ruth Lift ...... David Herman Isadore Dion ...... Doris Dion Renee Grossman ...... Nathan Betoff Ruth Lift ...... Hava Herman Isadore Dion ...... Rebecca Dion Sonya Grossman ...... Joseph Saffren Mae Lipschutz ...... Morton Lipschutz Michael Dratch ...... Goldie Dratch Elliot Haaz ...... Jerome Haaz Maxine Liss ...... Frances J. Wecksler Michael Driban...... Gertrude Driban Marcy Haaz ...... Morton Lipschutz William Loy ...... Margaret Minna Loy Michael Driban ...... Hymen Driban Davida Harlem ...... David Lepow Gerald Magid ...... Harriet Magid Brenda Edelman ...... Nathan Kushner Davida Harlem ...... Bernice Padawer Judy Makower ...... Itzhak Friedman Rachelle Ehrlich ...... Jacob Litwack Davida Harlem ...... Saul Padawer Sylvia Mandel ...... Martin M. Mandel Hedvah Elefritz ...... Rabbi Mortimer J. Cohen Steven Harlem ...... Goldie G. Harlem Carol Mandell ...... Harry Lusen Adrienne Epstein ...... Lillian N. Slubin Alan Heine ...... Elaine Heine Carol Mandell ...... Joseph Lusen Lana Epstein ...... Abraham Krum Joan Heller ...... David L. Wasser George Manstein ...... Pearl Manstein Lana Epstein ...... Ida Krum Jerome Hellmann ...... Lucy Hellmann George Manstein ...... Sophie Nathanson Paula Epstein ...... S. Jerry Epstein Jerome Hellmann ...... Manfred Hellmann Marial Manstein ...... Celia Henken Boyar Paula Epstein ...... Joseph W. Goldberg Shari Henry ...... Miriam Chackman Marial Manstein ...... Samuel Boyar Fyllis Etter ...... Alvin Baldinger Stanley J. Hirshenhorn ...... Mary Hirshenhorn Ilene Marcus ...... Edward I. Leitess Thelma Farber ...... Samuel Krevitz Lynn Horn ...... Alvin Hanges Manuel Marcus ...... Betty Love Betty Feiner ...... Jerome Feiner Marjorie Inselman ...... Myron Harris Manuel Marcus ...... Louis Pincus Marcus Harriet Feinstein ...... Irene Cleff Arthur Jacoby ...... Sylvia Jacoby Barbara Marks ...... Jennie Barsky Harriet Feinstein ...... Myer Stadlin Ruth Jacobson ...... Esther Jacobson Adela Matyas ...... Jaime Ghelman Myrna Felt ...... Jules Forstein Ruth Jacobson ...... Florence Jacobson Adela Matyas ...... Tibor Matyas Eileen Finkelstein ...... Yetta Berger Ruth Jacobson ...... Fred B. Jacobson Miriam Maurer...... Adolph Merdinger Eileen Finkelstein ...... Ceil Fischer Ruth Jacobson ...... Henry Jacobson Barbara Mazurek ...... Niel Mazurek Eileen Finkelstein ...... Leo Labovitz Warren Jaffe ...... Beverly Jaffe Phyllis Meloff ...... Edie Lee Brooks Eileen Finkelstein ...... Lou Salaman Ronald Kaiser ...... Lawrence Kaiser Richard Meltzer ...... Samuel Cohen Eileen Finkelstein...... Sidney Shlak Bea Kalaminsky ...... Eva Zubin Erie Richard Meltzer ...... Stanley E. Cohen Eileen Finkelstein ...... Jacob Silverstein Estelle Katz ...... Philip Seltzer Richard Meltzer ...... Yetta Cohen Eileen Finkelstein ...... Rose Silverstein Estelle Katz ...... Rose Seltzer Richard Meltzer ...... C. Harold Meltzer Patti First ...... Mary B. Radis David Karabell ...... Essie Karabell Patricia Mendelsohn ...... Elaine Green Daniel J. Fish ...... Rabbi Judah Leon Fish Marsha Katz ...... Judy Pincus Patricia Mendelsohn ...... Sadie Green Joy Fish ...... Esther Fish Steven Jeffrey Katz...... David A. Katz Arlene Mercado ...... Barry Seth Mercado Joy Fish ...... Joseph M. Fish Madeleine Kaufman ...... Gladys Ronner David Mermelstein ...... Louie Mermelstein Joy Fish ...... Ida Tenor Mark Kay ...... Joseph Kay Ellen Miller ...... Milton Miller Joy Fish ...... Theodore A. Tenor Rhena Kelsen ...... Rabbi Pinchos Chazin David J. Miller ...... Dora Kravitz Doris & Karl Fishman ...... Howard B. Fishman Carol Kershbaum ...... Sarah Brenner Jeffrey R. Miller ...... Dora Kravitz Linda Forman ...... Richard Hirshenhorn Carol Kershbaum ...... Sidney Kershbaum Marilyn Miller ...... Eli Katz William Forman ...... Mildred Matzkin Marlene Kessler ...... Vicki Bosniak Marilyn Miller ...... Faye Katz Leslie & Art Frankel ...... Henry Arrow Marlene Kessler ...... Emily B. Ehrlich Marilyn Miller ...... Irwin Miller Leslie & Art Frankel ...... Clare Brown Marlene Kessler ...... Elkan Kessler Saul Miller ...... Esther Miller Mildred Frankel ...... Molly Frankel Madeleine Kaufman ...... Irving Ronner Nettie Mittin ...... Adele Abrams Lawrence Freedman ...... Daniel Freedman Kathi Kauffman ...... Manuel Fiel Sidney Mittman ...... Celia Levenfus Lawrence Freedman ...... Florence Freedman Rebecca Kaufman ...... Jeanette Lipschitz Anita Morgan ...... Faiga Rubinstein Helene Geiss...... May Geiss Mark Kay ...... Stella B. Kay Jeffrey Moskowitz ...... Gertrude Moskowitz Helene Geiss ...... Louis Harrison Carol Kershbaum ...... Elka Brenner Blumenthal Kim Moskowitz ...... Harry Singer Helene Geiss ...... Abraham Moskovitz Susan Kestenbaum ...... Bernard Strauss Robert Myers ...... Bella Myer Randi Lipton Gelman ...... Dorothy Lipton Susan Kestenbaum ...... Rose Strauss Carole Natter ...... Zelma Kaufman Randi Lipton Gelman ...... Solomon(Saul) Lipton Gloria Klein ...... Herman Klein Albert Neckritz ...... Frances Dinerman Hana Gershman ...... Regina Kaplan Mitchell Kline ...... Lawrence J. Kline Albert Neckritz ...... Blanche Neckritz Larry Gershman ...... Edythe Gershman Eleanor Koenig ...... Joseph Koenig Albert Neckritz ...... Irwin Neckritz Larry Gershman ...... Max Gershman Eleanor Koenig ...... Lester D. Koenig Albert Neckritz ...... Philip Neckritz Gita & Jacob Gevurtz ...... Justin Gevurtz Eleanor Koenig ...... Rae Koenig Billy Neuman ...... Harold L. Neuman Jacob Gevurtz ...... Goldie Stern Eleanor Koenig ...... Harry N. Schneider Billy Neuman ...... Pearl Neuman Miriam Giguere ...... Betty T. Glassman Edward M. Kohn ...... Sara H. Kohn Billy Neuman ...... Philip Haimowitz Arnold Glaberson ...... Sidney Glaberson Merle Kohn...... Israel Goldberg Billy Neuman ...... Sylvia Neuman Doris Glaberson ...... Estelle I. Bornstein Meyer Kolodner ...... Jacob L. Kolodner Billy Neuman ...... Frances Reisman Norman Glassman ...... Benjamin Glassman Meyer Kolodner ...... Jennie Kolodner Elliot Norry ...... Neil Norry Esther Glickman ...... Jack Lesse Meyer Kolodner ...... Philip Saphir Elliot Norry ...... Sharon Norry Seidmann Alex Glijansky ...... Ghenea Glijansky Berton Korman ...... Max Korman Michelle Olsher ...... Maurice Herman Alex Glijansky ...... Natalio Glijansky Marilyn Kotzen ...... Esther Kaufman Lynn Oxenberg ...... David Sklaroff Belinda Glijansky ...... Tibor Matyas-Schmidt Rabbi Charles Kraus ...... Olga Kraus Lynn Oxenberg ...... Frieda Sklaroff Karen Gold ...... Marion Lieberman Rabbi Charles Kraus ...... Rabbi Samuel Kraus Raymond Perelman ...... Susan Perelman Leonora Gold ...... Sara Segal Ricardo Krimker ...... Jose Krimker Sylvia Pomerantz ...... Esther Popowich Lewis Gold ...... Lillian (Sis) Gold Marcia Labovitz ...... Sarah Labovitz Sylvia Pomerantz...... Julius Popowich

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2013 CONGREGANT OF THE YEAR FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 5, 2013 • 8PM Harold Paul was born in Philadelphia Upon the death of his beloved mother, Esther Paul, on August 29, and lived above the store that housed 1969, Harold began coming to Beth Sholom twice daily to say Kad- the Paul family business with his par- dish. This led to him becoming a Minyanaire. He says that this cre- ents, Esther and Samuel, both of ated a new lifestyle for him and Sylvia. They began coming to shul blessed memory, and two sisters, with their sons for Friday night services. Then, when they had Evelyn and Nataline. They sold drap- grandchildren, they brought them on Friday nights. ery fabric and made custom draperies on the premises. The family attended a synagogue at 4th and Lombard Streets for the High Holy Harold has been a loyal, dependable and devoted Chairman of the Days. After graduating from high school in South Philadelphia, Morning Minyan for 34 years. He oversees the Minyan breakfasts, Harold went into the family business. ordering the food and instructing our Housekeeping Department on the schedule and preparation of these meals. Beth Sholom is most His family also had a home in Atlantic City and in the summer it grateful for his role in this important prayer group and helping peo- was filled with many friends. On one of these occasions, a girl with ple fulfill this mitzvah. red hair appeared and Harold was attracted to her good looks com- bined with her hair color. But, there was a problem – she was dating Harold says he is most appreciative of this honor. He wishes every- his best friend! Harold was undeterred. He knew that she used the one good health and lives filled with the happiness he and Sylvia same dentist in Logan and the dentist would call Harold to let him have known at Beth Sholom. know when she had an appointment. Then, Harold would make sure to be there at the same time and afterward would ask her to join him Please join us on Friday, April 5 at 8pm as we honor Harold, our for an ice cream sundae at a nearby Hot Shoppe. Sylvia did attend deserving Congregant of the Year. her Senior Prom with Harold’s best friend, but by graduation, she was dating Harold. The Congregant of the Year Award was established by the Congrega- When Harold was taken home to meet Sylvia’s family, the Millers tion and endowed by Chickee and Morris Yoffee to recognize outstand- (Sylvia’s parents, four brothers and their wives) readily accepted ing contributions to the aims and programs of Beth Sholom him and before long they were engaged. They had a beautiful en- Congregation. Previous recipients of the Award include: Isaac A. gagement party, complete with music and dancing. Harold and Oleve, Muriel Tabas, Lorna Adelman, Morris Perkins, Edith Weil, Sylvia were married on February 29, 1948. Harold says he can still Jeanette Auerbach, Stanley E. Tabas, Lee Pincus, Melvin Geiss, Doris remember seeing his beautiful bride coming down the stairs of the C. Pohl, Jack W. Sherman, Rosalie Sherman, Adele Sobel, Elly Kamen, Crystal Ballroom of the Ben Franklin Hotel. This year they will cel- Milton Sork, Gabriel Basch, Leo Labovitz, Selma Hoffman and Samuel ebrate their 65th wedding anniversary! They have two sons, Hoffman, Myron S. Simon, Eileen Weingram, Rosa Goldstein, Helen Stephen and Warren (z”l) and eight grandchildren. They still own Shupak, Ann Pollack, Lawrence Chelder, Helene and Stanley Daniel, and operate their family business in Philadelphia and work together Ethel Hamburger, Linda Abrams and Patti First. every day. CONNECTIONS