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Tisha B’Av Join us for a meaningful commemoration

Monday, July 31, 2017 Tuesday, August 1, 2017 8:30 p.m. Mincha, followed by 7:00 a.m. Shachrit / Morning Service Maariv and Reading of Eichah/ 5:45 p.m. Mincha / Afternoon Service Book of Lamentations

David S. Stone Religious School High Holiday Schedule (More details next month)

Selichot Saturday, September 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Kever Avot Sukkot Sunday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening, October 4 Rosh Hashanah Thursday, October 5 Wednesday Evening, September 20 Friday, October 6 at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 21 at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Shmini Atzeret Friday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening, and 5:45 p.m. October 11 Tashlich Thursday, October 12 Sunday, September 24 at 9:45 a.m. Yizkor

Kol Nidre Friday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Thursday Evening, 9:30 a.m. Yom Kippur See page 6 for details October 12 Saturday, September 30 at 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 13 Yizkor 1 Notes from the Cantor ……………………………………….

PLACING BLAME

This article is a continuation of thoughts I shared in last month’s July bulletin, in my article entitled ‘RETHINKING TISHA B’AV.’

In that article I referred to the notorious spy incident in the Torah portion Sh’lach (Numbers 13 – 15) as the source for Tisha B’av, our national commemoration of multiple tragedies including the destruction of both Temples and two subsequent exiles (Talmud Ta’anit 4: 6; Midrash Tanhuma Parshat Sh’lach 12).

This kind of attribution of blame for our national tragedies permeates Jewish theology. The Talmud in Baba Metzia 30b cites the following Rabbinic attributions for the destruction of the Temple:

Abaye - the Shabbat was not observed Abbahu - they stopped praying Hamnuna - they stopped teaching religious texts to their children Judah - they scorned scholars Rava - lack of integrity Ulla - shameless sinning Yohanan - the courts were too literal, lacking compassion and understanding.

The Talmud in Yoma 9b states that the First Temple was destroyed because three cardinal sins were rampant – idol worship, immorality, and murder. The Second Temple was destroyed, despite the society being immersed in Torah, mitzvot, and acts of kindness, because causeless hatred was rampant. It con- cludes that causeless hatred is equal in severity to all three cardinal sins that caused the destruction of the First Temple.

Always intrigued by more fundamentalist Jewish approaches, I researched Chabad.org. It states: “Aside from troubles caused by external powers (Persians, Greeks, Romans), the Jews were also plagued internally by tumultuous politics, and they divided into many factions – a phenomenon that ultimately led to the Second Temple’s destruction and our nation’s tortuous exile.”

For many, the Holocaust fundamentally impacted and altered this line of thought, including Con- servative Jewish theology, as discussed in last month’s article. Yet, tragically, attribution of blame for the Jews’ (or society’s) problems continues to be rampant today too. For example more religious Jews blame the less religious and vice versa. Right here in America the right blames the left, and the left blames the right.

Just recently (perhaps not coincidentally during the 3 weeks of mourning from 17th Tammuz – 9th Av) Israel’s Chief Rabbinate published a ‘blacklist’ of 160 Rabbis (not only Reform and Conservative which one might have expected, but even Orthodox!) deemed ineligible as authentic arbiters of Jewish sta- tus!

The Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Judaism responded: “…This blacklist is far less a reflec- tion on the esteemed Rabbis it names, in as much as it further diminishes the stature of (Israel’s) Chief Rab- binate, in its continued actions that sew division and discord among Jews worldwide, and in particular be- tween Israel and the diaspora.” This blacklist followed very closely on the Israeli government’s abandon- ment of a compromise concerning Kotel access for Conservative and Reform Jews.

As we exit the lull of summer before the rapid approach of a full month of High Holiday intensity, let us pray that “tumultuous politics” and “factionalism” will cease, that in the spirit of the Days of Awe, we will all engage in - cheshbon hanefesh/internal introspection, working together for the sake of Klal Israel.

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

2 President’s Message…………………………….…………... Congregation of the Children of Israel. What’s in a Name?

On August 19th, we will welcome our friends from B’nai Israel in Monroe, Michigan to worship with us and join us for lunch. We have some long-standing members who are also mem- bers of that congregation, and I hope you come that morning to support them and, hopefully, make some new friends. It seemed a nice coincidence that we share a name. But I have noticed other congregations that also share B’nai Israel as their name or as part of their name. So I started won- dering about how many of us there are. Most everything is easily discovered by an internet search, but this was problematic. A study from the American Jewish Committee reported that there were 3,727 synagogues in the in 2001, including those labeling themselves as Orthodox, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Sephardi, Traditional, Humanistic, and Gay/ Lesbian. Unfortunately for me, the published report did not include the names of the congregations.

To try and get some idea about how many B’nai Israel’s might exist, I looked at websites for some national organizations. Of course this will miss the many that are not affiliated, including the Monroe synagogue. Our own United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism [USCJ] has a “Find a Kehilla” page that lists all affiliated congregations in the U.S. and , and there are 23 that include “B’nai Israel” in their name. The Union for Reform Judaism lists 37 such congregations. Adding Orthodox, Reconstructionist and others is sure to yield many more to the list of congrega- tions named B’nai Israel.

Literally, “B’nai Israel” translates to “Children of Israel”. This always seemed to me to be an apt, succinct and beautiful description of who we Jews are. There is another connotation as well. Israel is also the name given to our ancestor Jacob, who received his new name after wrestling with a divine being who asks Jacob what his name is and then, as translated in our Etz Chayim Chumash, states “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel …” [Genesis 32:29]. So if we consider this, then we can add all the congregations named “B’nai Jacob”, or “Children of Jacob” to our list.

The other part of our name, “congregation” seems obvious, as that is what we are. Many like to use the He- brew term “kehilla”, which is usually used to mean “sacred community” and is used pretty much interchangeably with “congregation”. You might wonder about using the term “synagogue” or temple” in our name. Though widely used, these terms are a bit out of fashion since they can be used to indicate the building, while “congregation” [or Kehilla] clearly refers to us. At the USCJ web site, the “Find a Kehilla” page lists six affiliated congregations that use “Kehilla” as part of their names. Interestingly, two use both Kehilla and Congregation in the name. It can get confusing. Our Reform friends call themselves “Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim”, which I take as a reflection of moving to the use of “congregation” while keeping their historic use of the word “temple”, which is common with Reform congrega- tions and makes a connection between their place of worship and the ancient Temple in .

Just to make things as confusing as possible, people often say “hope to see you in shul!” I sometimes wonder how confusing it must be to children and others just learning about Judaism and Hebrew to have Yiddish words thrown in. A shul is, literally, a school in Yiddish. Several sources say that it is most commonly used among the Orthodox, but I hear it all the time, and often find myself using the term, even though it was not a part of my own upbringing. In common usage, “shul” means the synagogue building. If we consider the synagogue as a place for study and learning, this makes sense, and that really is the derivation of this usage. I have to think that confusion can also arise when con- fronted with whether to greet each other with Shabbat Shalom in Hebrew, or Gut Shabbos in Yiddish. I find that I seem to shift back and forth, and sometimes even greet someone with one version followed by the other. Saying the same thing twice may not make a lot of sense, but it couldn’t hurt!

I hope to see you in shul/synagogue/temple soon where I can wish you Shabbat Shalom/Gut Shabbos!

Howard Rosenberg

S.O.A.P. (Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program) resumes on Wednesday August 30, 2017 Join Hazzan Ivor Lichterman for a discussion of Jewish current events in the CBI Library 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED No charge

3 Congregational News…………………………………………. August Special Birthdays New Members Please welcome our new members! 2 Sheldon Harris Daria Gan 6 Martha Birnbaum Lillian Hetson Joyce and Joe Moran 13 Jan Lacker Lichterman Michael Ross 18 Joel Mahoney Mike and Rita White 25 Marilyn Reinstein Mazel Tov and Congratulations to 26 Eleanor Golding Christina Katz 31 Marcia Friedman Daniel LaPlante Michael Ross Kim Smith

August Special Anniversaries for successfully completing the B’nai Israel conversion course of study. We welcome you with open arms and

11 Sonja and Ted Pinsky 60 years hearts to our congregational family! 16 Barbara and Mark Wexler 30 years 26 Sandra and Warren Bookman 55 years Mazel Tov

27 Ilene and Gary Damrauer 45 years Emmie Brody for winning the Young Volunteer of the Year 28 Sandy and Chuck Traugott 40 years Award at the Annual Federation meeting Dick Greenblatt on his special recognition for many years of

31 Camille and Irv Alloy 70 years service as an officer on the Federation’s Board of Directors. Linda Steinberg and Dan Steinberg on the marriage of their son Samuel Steinberg to Melissa Hatfield. Marlene and Arnie Remer whose grandson Ryan Mades com- Todah Rabah peted in gymnastics at the 2017 in Israel

Luann and William Garber for sponsoring the Kiddush Helen Boxenbaum on the birth of her Great Grandson luncheon on Saturday, July 15 in honor of the Aufruf of their Benjamin Paul Ascher daughter Rachel Garber and Jeffrey Miller Luann and William Garber on the upcoming marriage of their Daughter Rachel to Jeffrey Miller

We most sincerely thank YOU ALL, our very special B’nai Israel Family for your thoughtful Mazel Tov wishes and your generous gifts and donations in honor of Jackie and Alex’s recent marriage.

Our hearts are overflowing with appreciation from the kindnesses you always bestow upon our family.

May we continue to celebrate simachot together in good health for many years.

Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman

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

A spectacular PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL SHABBAT SERVICE CBI ISRAEL TRIP

is being planned by Saturday, August 19, 2017 Hazzan Ivor Lichterman and 9:30 a.m. Hedva Romanoff

As a welcoming neighbor we have invited members for May, 2018 of Temple B'nai Israel of Monroe to

a special Shabbat celebration. They will be invited to participate in the service. Join us for an informational meeting Sunday August 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a festive in the chapel Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Sisterhood……………………………... ………...……..………..

Sisterhood Book Club

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. B'nai Israel Library Stay tuned for Interactive Torah study and con- Why be Jewish? versation on “ Our matriarchs, and how A testament, they could be our girlfriends today! “

by Edgar M. Bronfman Complete information will be available in next bulletin

SAVE THE DATE! Sisterhood Opening Meeting

Continental Brunch, Sunday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. The speaker will be Jill Clever of the Department of Local History and Genealogy of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. She will speak on researching your family tree.

Rummage Sale Is coming in November……. Please start saving your stuff!

5 David S. Stone Religious School Message from the Principal……………………………………. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, August 27, for the first day of Religious School with our friends from Etz Chayim. We know that this year will be full of many more enriching Jewish educational experiences. I hope all of you can join us for a welcome back breakfast for parents and students on August 27 at 9:30 a.m., followed by class from 10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for all of our students.

Our classes will continue to develop deeper relationships with our chaverim in Israel by twinning our students with classes in our partnership region of the Western Galilee. Over the past few years, Paulette Sherline, Nancy Jacobson, Peter Silverman and Gina Black (this summer) were fortunate to attend the Jewish Educator’s Seminar in the Western Galilee (see article on page 8). This program happens with the ongoing support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and we are looking forward to continuing this program of reaching out to our friends in Israel. We intend to continue building rela- tionships for all of our students so they have the opportunity to learn about Israel through meeting their peers through joint art projects, dance, song, and videos and to one day meet when they travel to Israel for their Confirmation trips.

Our preschool class will meet this year during normal religious school hours without parents attending. As long as students are ages 3-5 and potty trained we welcome them to stay from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for a fun filled hands on Jewish curriculum. They will learn about synagogue symbols, Jewish holidays, Hebrew and much more. This class is focused on feeling comfortable in a Sunday school and synagogue environment and the excitement of Jewish learning. Please check your emails soon for all Religious School forms. Kim Brody

Religious School Forms…………….……………………………. Please watch your mail and email for all registration forms and yearly calendar. They are due on the first day of Religious School, Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Please contact Kim Brody with questions. [email protected]

David S. Stone Religious School

Welcome Back Breakfast for students and parents Sunday August 27, 2017 9:30-10:15 a.m. (Classes will start at 10:15 a.m.)

Attention Parents: A New CBI program designed just for YOU!

“The Challenges of Parenting Jewishly in a small Jewish Community” A series of workshops dedicated to parents with children ages kindergarten through high school

Please join us for a brief informational meeting on Sunday August 27, following the Welcome Back Breakfast. We want your input to make this program successful!

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David S. Stone Religious School Calendar Fall, 2017

AUGUST NOVEMBER

Sunday 27 Religious School (RS) and Wednesday 1 RS 4:30-6:00 Welcome Back Breakfast Sunday 5 RS 9:30-12:00 Wednesday 30 RS 4:30-6:00 Wednesday 8 RS 4:30-6:00 Young children’s enrichment program 4:15-5:30 (ages 3-7) Sunday 12 RS 9:30-12:00 SEPTEMBER Toledo Jewish Book Festival Sunday 3 NO RS Wednesday 15 RS 4:30-6:00 Wednesday 6 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 19 RS 9:30-12:00 Sunday 10 RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Kinnus Wednesday 13 RS 4:30-6:00 Wednesday 11/22, Sunday 11/26 Young children’s enrichment NO RS Thanksgiving Break program 4:15-5:30 (ages 3-7) Sunday 29 RS 9:30-12:00 Sunday 17 RS 9:30-12:00 Wednesday 20 NO RS Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday 24 RS 9:30-12:00 Tashlich 9:45 DECEMBER followed by class Sunday 3 RS 9:30-12:00 Wednesday 27 RS 4:30-6:00 Wednesday 6 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 10 RS 9:30-12:00 OCTOBER Wednesday 13 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 1 NO RS Sunday 17 RS 9:30-12:00 Wednesday 4 NO RS Sukkot Wednesday 20 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 8 RS 9:30-12:00

Wednesday 11 NO RS Simchat Torah Sunday 12/24 -Sunday 1/7 Thursday 12 Simchat Torah dinner/ NO RS Winter Break celebration Sunday 15 RS 9:30-12:00 7th grade field Classes resume on Wednesday January 10, 2018. trip to cemetery

Wednesday 18 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 22 RS 9:30-12:00 USY Fall Boards/Freshman Kinnus Wednesday 25 RS 4:30-6:00 Sunday 29 RS 9:30-12:00

BITUSY and Kadima Ages 6th –12th grade Sunday August 13th, 2017 SAVE THE DATES!!!

2017-2018 Kick Off Event 2017

Go Karting Mini Golf Fall Boards/ October 19-22 Freshman Kinnus Batting Cages Fall Kinnus November 17-19 Meet at Sportway of Toledo 5950 Angola, Rd. 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Kadima Kinnus January 26-28 The event is FREE for members and potential members. That Specialty Kinnus March 15-18 includes 2 races, 1 round of mini golf and the batting cage. Our group will have a private room with snacks and drinks. Regional Convention April 19-22

RSVP to [email protected] by Friday August 4th

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The Jewish Educator’s Seminar in the Western Galilee

This year’s Educators Delegation trip was from June 6 - June 11. There were eleven participants who traveled from all over the world to be a part of this amazing trip. First, I would like to thank the Federation, Etz Chayim, and Bnai Israel for offering such a wonderful opportunity to their educators. The Educator Delegation trip to Israel was inspiring, beautiful, and heartwarming. The Partnership2Gether group visited several schools in Akko and went on a beautiful tour in Rosh Hanikra. We also toured and visited the schools we partnered with and had the opportunity to speak with the principal, teachers, and students. Everyone was very humble and welcoming! A special thank you to Gil Kempert, the trip coordinator did an amazing job organizing the itinerary and keeping us on schedule. We were fortunate to have him as our leader and we would not have had the best group around if it weren’t for him. He also grouped each person with wonderful host families for Shabbat. The family I spent Shabbat with was from Ma’a-lot, which has many mountains and provided breathtaking scenes from every room in the house. The family was kind, welcoming, and eager to learn about my Jewish community and where I teach. I learned so much from them and enjoyed a beautiful and meaningful Shabbat! “Dance Israel” program focused on teaching about Israel through folk dance, and was incredible and thrill- ing to learn. We visited Ghetto Fighters House where we learned about the Holocaust, and had a musical tour of Tzfat. The historic and modern Jewish life in the city of Kabballah was beautiful. I want to say toda rabah once again to the Federation, Etz Chayim, and B’nai Israel for offering me this great opportunity to bring back new con- nections for our students. I am excited to begin the new Sunday School year and continue strengthening our partner- ing with Israel! Sincerely,

Gina Black, Teacher at David S. Stone Religious School

This program is open to CBI members and unaffiliated prospective members!

8 Announcements………………………………………………. CBI Dues Notice

Our yearly dues begin on August 1, 2017 Please consider making your payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover We appreciate your timely payment.

A CALL TO THE BIMAH Lulav & Etrog

WOULD YOU LIKE AN HONOR? ORDER YOURS NOW Please call the office at (419) 517-8400 or Greg If you wish to purchase a set for Sukkot, Davis at (419) 842-0211 if you would like to be a please call the office at (419) 517-8400 reader, have an aliyah, or do an ark opening for the or email [email protected] High Holidays. We are looking for new people to by Friday, September 8, 2017 participate this year. Price: $48 per set

SIMCHA TREE PLEASE LET US KNOW

If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would The following leaf has recently appreciate a visit at home from the Hazzan, please call been added to the B’nai Israel the office at 419-517-8400. Simcha Tree:

IN HONOR OF OUR PAPA STAN ODESKY B’NAI ISRAEL IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

On his 80th Birthday July 4, 2017

Love THE FAB FIVE Becca, Sam, Seth, Jeremy and Daniel

Leaves – $100.00 Donation Stones - $1,000.00 Donation

JEWISH Happy Birthday! COMMUNITY GARDEN Evey Auslander celebrated her Elsie Liber celebrated her The plants are healthy and 92nd birthday with family 94th birthday with family starting to produce vegetables. Unexpectedly though, the community deer feel we are Please let us know if you have a special simcha and we will include it, giving too many veggies to space permitting. the JFS food pantry! After trying to adjust the aging fence, we're crossing our fingers there will be enough for all!

9 August Yahrzeits………………………………………………..

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STAFF President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg Ivor Lichterman ...... Hazzan Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff [email protected] Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis Howard Rosenbaum ...... Minyan Leader Vice President of Youth Activities………….Gabrielle Mallin Kim Brody ...... Religious School Principal Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt [email protected] Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg Chuck Traugott ...... Synagogue Administrator Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer [email protected] Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator BOARD OF TRUSTEES [email protected] Stuart Goldberg, Sue Ann Hochberg, Ian Katz, Lannie Leslie Podolsky... Communications Coordinator Katzman, Jill Kripke, Eric Lauber, Michael Leizerman, [email protected] Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Carol Richman, Jerry Russell, Megan Miller ...... Youth Director Mindy Slutsky [email protected] Cindy Robertson ...... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum [email protected] Emmie Brody……………………... USY President www.cbitoledo.org [email protected]

10 Contributions …………………………………………………..

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

following ways:

* denotes B’nai Mitzvah $13.00 Shabbat Prayer Book $65.00 ** denotes Chai $18.00 Etz Hayim Bible $100.00 *** denotes Silver $25.00 Tree of Life Leaf $100.00 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 Tree of Life Stone $1000.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00 Memorial Plaque $500.00 A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before July15, 2017

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND HELEN FINK BURKE FUND KATZ SANCTUARY FUND In Honor of In Memory of In Memory of Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Marriage Ervine Frankel of Daughter Jackie Lichterman and Alex Bernard Burk Sherrie and Caren Zaft Strauss Barbara Aaronoff Margie Rusgo** Yahrzeit Ruth and Jerry Gold** HIDDUR FUND Rose and William Hirsch, Beloved Parents Gail and Lee Kwait** Sherrie Zaft** Cathy and Steve Sperling* In Honor of Sandy and Chuck Traugott** Cary Kart, Special Birthday KEZUR LIBRARY FUND Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff Arlene and Jerry Russell** Nancy and Rick Zerner Fagie and Eli Benstein In Memory of Lil Perlman, Happy Birthday Ervine Frankel Barry and Cheryl Himmel** Cathy and Steve Sperling Hazzan Ivor Lichterman, In Appreciation Phyllis and Richard Bernstein, Special Ervine and Sheldon Frankel Angela and Jack Katz**** Anniversary Karen Lieberman**** Jerry Bame, Good Health Fagie and Eli Benstein** Yahrzeit Rolf Hess, Good Health Sonja and Ted Pinsky, Happy Anniversary Harry Zankel Shirley Kohler, Speedy Recovery and Mazel Tov on your New Home Esther Kezur and Family Merv and Marlene Russell Fagie and Eli Benstein** Andrew Winter

Stan Odesky, Special Birthday The Winter and Vrudny In Memory of Sue Kale , Speedy Recovery Families** Ervine Frankel Marlene and Arnie Remer Sadie Lieberman Ira Weisman**** Luann and William Garber, in Honor of the Karen Lieberman and Bruce

Upcoming Marriage of their Daughter Rachel Lieberman**** Yahrzeit to Jeffrey Miller William Sherman Arlene and Jerry Russell Linda Steinberg and Family*** SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND Hesel Cuznir In Memory of Fanny Gudelman Lou Steingroot In Honor of Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Ellen Chabler Linda Steinberg, Marriage of Sam Steinberg Merv and Marlene Russell* Howard Levitan to Melissa Hatfield Shirley Liber Marlene and Arnie Remer Alix and Dick Greenblatt* Kevin Liber and Family*** Helene Sherman Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Betty Smith, Beloved Sister Todd and Julie Remer*** Rhoda Miller** Lillian Berkman, Beloved Mother Yahrzeit Arlene Bachman, Vivian Loeb, Elsie Siegman, Beloved Grandmother In Memory of Terry Brunswick*** Julia Altman, Beloved Grandmother Mark Belafsky Philip Papurt Goldie Siegman, Beloved Mother Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Richard Papurt** Jerry and Arlene Russell* Bob Levey Rachel Wajskol Helen Lesky Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Dr. and Mrs. Aron Wajskol*** The Lipszyc Family*** Rhoda Miller Morris Singer Norman Gudelman Yahrzeit Alice Applebaum** Aaron Levison Fanny Gudelman, Barry Henrietta Rosenberg Gudelman and Family, Rina Ira and Kathy Levison*** Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Naomi Kripke Gudelman Segall and Family Joanie and Larry Kripke and Rhoda Ruddie Family**** Carol and Bill Richman 11 Contributions…………………………………………………….

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND TRIBUTE FUND Yahrzeit In Memory of Yahrzeit Rose and William Hirsch, Beloved Helene Sherman Irving Shayavitz Grandparents Ken and Chris Brochin . Linda Shyavitz and Nancy Holczer*** Cathy and Steve Sperling** Shirley and Alan Tarschis** Howard Smith Joan Katz Betty Smith ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG Shirley and Alan Tarschis** SKIP FUND Steven and Michelle Smith** Joan and David Katz

Judith Krawetz Heller*** Betty and Howard Smith, Beloved Parents, In Honor of and Grandparents Yahrzeit Jan and Brad Dolgin, Birth of Grandson Jax Rich and Rene' Rusge, Zoe Adolph Wiegler Jon and Debbie Liebenthal Yaffe, Ben Yaffe Arthur, Marcia and Mark

FriedmanMinnie Remer In Memory of Marlene and Arnie Remer** Boris Brauer, Beloved Father, Ted Helberg Morris Karp Grandfather and Great Grandfather Betty Quiroga Marvin Karp Eleanor Golding and Family Jack Stone Elaine Levey Jon and Debbie Liebenthal** Sadie Bustow Ervine Frankel MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND Ellen and Gary Petler* Jon and Debbie Liebenthal**** Lois Wexler Marvin Hochberg Yahrzeit Mark Wexler, Barbara Frankel Jon and Debbie Liebenthal Wexler, Bryan and Andrea** Isadore Schall Susan and Alan Schall David Katz Yahrzeit Linda and Joel Beren and Linwood Miller, Jr. Family**** MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING FUND Eva Friedman Robin and Michael Katz and Yahrzeit Rhoda Miller and Family Family**** Eunice Freedman, Beloved Mother Jon and Debbie Katz and Family**** Mariya Meglakhov David and Lori Friedes*** SUMMERSUMMER YOUTH YOUTH FUND Valeri and Galina Kagan*** Sarah Gallis Yahrzeit

Sondra Gallis and Family Sarah Cooperman Faylayn Liber Florence Ostrow*** Kevin Liber and Family

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND TRIBUTE FUND In Honor of In Honor of In Honor of Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Cary Kart, Special Birthday Lil Perlman, Special Birthday Linda and Mike Shiff*** Margie Rusgo Helene and Chuck Helburn** Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Sandy Traugott, Special Birthday Phyllis and Richard Bernstein** Stan Odesky, Special Birthday Hazzan Ivor and Jan Lichterman, Marriage Viola Miller, Special Birthday Fagie and Eli Benstein** of Daughter Jackie Lichterman and Alex Margie Rusgo* Strauss Mike and Darlene Portnoy Yahrzeit In Honor of our Children, Rachel Sarah Ann Anchel Garber and Jeffrey Miller Bert Spangenthal, Speedy Recovery Miriam Lewith Bernstein Lisa and Lawrence Miller You have supportedMike and Darlene Portnoy Phyllis and Richard Bernstein*** B’nai Israel during your BITUSY Roza Stahl In Memory Of Emmielifetime. Brody, Young Volunteer of the Year The Pinsky Family** Ervine Frankel PleaseFagie consider and Eli Benstein** Charlotte Leibovitz Bea Ryan and Joe Weisberg B’naiEmmie Israel Brody, in Youngyour willVolunteer of the Year Lois Levison** Ken and Chris Brochin and otherRhoda estate Miller Rose Baker Adele Gudes Irene Baker**** Fagie and Eli Benstein** planning. Aaron Levison Please note we have concluded the Gail and Lee Kwait** 150th Anniversary Fund. Thank you Ervine Frankel and please continue to support our Jan and Mike Wilcox other funds.

12 Dear B’nai Israel Congregants,

For many of us, one of the most meaningful parts of our Services during the High Holy Days is Yizkor on Yom Kippur. It is at that time when we turn our thoughts to our loved ones who have left this earth. We reflect upon their lives, as well as the lives of members of our congregation, and family and friends. In addition, we take the time to formally recognize the Martyrs of our people, especially the Six Million who were murdered during the Shoah, and those who gave their lives for Israel. As part of this process, we print a Yizkor Book which will contain the Yizkor Service, a list of the synagogue’s Memorial Plaques, and a memorial to the Six Million and Israeli victims. Not only is this book substantial and permanent, but those who wish may take them home for use during the year. I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity, as a way of remembering those dearest to us, and at the same time helping our congregation. An order form is printed below. The response last year was wonderful! I hope that you will participate this year. I look forward to greeting everyone during the High Holy Days.

Shana Tova If you wish to maintain your entry from A Blessed Year, last year, you need to do nothing. Hazzan Ivor Lichterman The synagogue will bill you.

The Yizkor Book “In Remembrance”

The “IN REMEMBRANCE” section of the Yizkor book for 5778, includes a list of names sub- mitted by our members and friends as personal memorials. A minimum contribution of $18.00 per memorial name, per donor. Please return the form below along with your check by Friday, Sep- tember 8, 2017

Names should be printed the way you wish them to appear in the program.

In Memory of: Remembered by:

1.______1. ______

2.______2. ______

3.______3, ______

Make checks payable to: Congregation B’nai Israel. Discover, Master Card and Visa accepted.

13 We say Todah Rabah:

Our 150th Anniversary Year was truly incredible for everyone who participated in the year's events. From the Opening Weekend last September to the Congregational Picnic in June, as well as the concert, publications, artwork, videos...what an amazing year.

All of this happened because of a dynamic corps of more than 130 volunteers both adult and youth, who gave of their creativity, time, and enthusiasm to share their commitment for a year of inspiring programs for all of us, and because of the tremendous support of our synagogue leadership, clergy and staff.

We say Todah Rabah to our 150th Anniversary volunteers:

Anne & Jeff Bauer Cary & Michelle Kart Bennett Romanoff Miriam Beckerman Debbie Katz-Liebenthal Howard Rosenbaum Eli & Fagie Benstein Christina & Ian Katz Ann & Howard Rosenberg Linda Beren Erwin Katz Cheryl & Stephen Rothschild Jeannette Bernstein Jack Katz Joanne Rubin Judith Blinn Lannie & Roanne Katzman Rene & Rich Rusgo Emmie Brody Esther Kezur Arlene & Jerry Russell Kim Brody Hannah Kramer Jim Sack Paul Causman Chad Kripke Joel & Judy Scheinbach Leah Connor Gail & Lee Kwait Brad & Tracy Schusterman Nancy Danziger Daniel & Holley LaPlante Paulette Sherline Greg & Hope Davis Eva LaPlante Alison & Jeff Sherman Harriet & Marty Davis Eric Lauber Phyllis Shoched Dena Eber Hazzan Ivor & Jan Lichterman Devorah Shulamit Tova Eisenberg Kathryn Linver Mindy Slutsky Ellen Federman Diana & Jack Lipszyc Aaron Smith Cantor David Friedes Stephanie Mahoney Rabbi Alan Sokobin Bill & Luann Garber Gabi Mallin Debbie Spangenthal Judy Gersz Hindea Markowicz Cathy & Steve Sperling Marc Glasser Megan Miller Sharon Stein Adrienne Goldberg Rhoda Miller Kim Strole Nancy & Stephen Goldberg Ellie Niejadlik Chuck & Sandy Traugott Stuart Goldberg Rachel Noleff USY and Kadima Youth David Goldman David & Lil Perlman David & Judy Weinberg Lila Goldman Diane & Jim Perlman Fran Weinblatt Alix & Dick Greenblatt Debbie Perlmutter Ellie & Leon Williams Mark Greenblatt Leslie & Michael Podolsky Sue Wilson Tom Helberg Darlene Portnoy David & Dena Zack Sue Ann Hochberg Bruce Post Caren Zaft Inge Horowitz Arnie & Marlene Remer Sherrie Zaft Rachel Intrater Andrea & Mark Richards Irina Zaurov Robin Miller Isenberg Susan Richards Deena Zucker Marty Kaback Carol & Bill Richman Meira Zucker Cindy & Doug Robertson

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 The Congregational Presidents, Meira Zucker, Ron Wachsman, Michael Podolsky, Jeff Bauer and Howard Rosenberg who supported our efforts during the lead-up and throughout the year's events and to the Boards of Trustees who enthusiastically gave their support to this project.  Our wonderful Sisterhood for supporting the beautiful art glass that adorns our building.  All the members who shared their stories for the oral history project.  Adam Goldberg and Helen Grubb for achieving magic in the glass sculpture they created.  Dr. Frances A. Pearlmutter Blumenfeld and Family for the donation of the lovely dogwood tree in memory of Rabbi Fishel Pearlmutter and in honor of the 150th Anniversary of CBI.  The Tamor Family for the donation of two beautiful patio benches in honor of our 150th Anniversary.  Cantor Lichterman for his tremendous support of this project. His leadership during the year is so appreciated.  Our exceptional CBI staff, Chuck Traugott, Rhoda Miller, Kim Brody, Leslie Podolsky, Larry Johnson, and Karen McQuade for their professionalism, support and guidance throughout the year of planning and implementing our collective vision.  The many supporters from the various fund raising campaigns that enabled us to make the year's events accessible to all members of the congregation.  The consultants who guided us during the planning of the year's activities: Paula Baldoni, Scott A. Johnson, Kevin Mullin, and Wynn Perry.

We say thank you to our friends at Image Group and Midas Muffler for their support of our events.

We say a very special Todah Rabah to all the members of Congregation B'nai who participated in the various events during the year. We hope it has been as meaningful to you as it has been for us.

Thank you for the opportunity to have been involved in this special time in our congregation's history.

Fagie, Cathy, Sharon 150th Co-chairs

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Visit the CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL Non-Profit Org. BULLETIN U.S. Postage 6525 Sylvania Ave PAID Sylvania OH 43560 Sylvania, OH We will be open for the first Permit No. 42 day of Religious School! Address Service Requested Sunday, August 27 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Daily Services Schedule

Mon.-Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Sunday minyan will resume on Sunday September 10 at 9:30 a.m.

We had an amazing time at Rosenbloom Farm with many of our friends from CBI, along with some new friends. The morning began with a delicious breakfast at CBI before departing to Ros- CBI Family enbloom Farm. The kids had the opportunity to feed llamas, goats, chickens, and see horses. Linda and Jeff Rosenbloom Fun taught the kids about the animals and gave them hands on experience caring for them. They also had a fun planting project to wind up the fun filled morning. We are looking forward to future visits to this amazing farm! A special thank you to Linda and Jeff for this memorable morning!

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