“Our Voice” The Newsletter of Congregation Anshei Israel May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Volume 64 Number 5
Shavuot celebrates many things: The cycle of nature; the anniversary of the day the Israelites received the Ten Commandments from God; and God’s gift of Torah.
Join us for Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Guide to the Evening of Shavuot Tuesday, June 7
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Inserts: • May/June Calendars • Synagogue Life Council Contents: Jan./Feb. 2011 Meeting Minutes Affiliate/Social Groups pg 8 Committee News pg 4 • Board of Trustees Anniversaries, Mazal Tov & Condolences pg 11 Jan./Feb. 2011 Meeting Minutes Honorable “Menschens” pgs 10-11 Donations pgs 12-15 • 80th Annual Meeting Catching Up ... pgs 5-6 Education pg 9 Coming Up ... pg 7 Services pg 2 • Yom Yerushalayim • Tikkun Leil Shavuot www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page KOLENU • ubkue ~ Shalom ~ “Our Voice” The Newsletter for Congregation Anshei Israel Weekday Torah Study Group Led by Rabbi Robert Eisen, the study group meets every Wednesday in the Congregation Epstein Chapel, 11:00 am to 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. Anshei Israel A Conservative Synagogue affiliated with Tot Shabbat Service and Dinner The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism For families with young children, Rabbi Eisen holds a special Tot Shabbat Service the first Friday of the month. (Children need not be enrolled in 5550 East Fifth Street • Tucson AZ 85711 (520) 745-5550 fax (520) 745-9058 our school to participate.) On May 6 and June 3 at 5:45 pm, we’ll begin www.caiaz.org on the Bimah in the Sanctuary with stories and songs. The service is open to all. A kid-friendly Shabbat dinner follows at 6:15 pm. Dinner only $20 per Mission Statement family (two adults and up to four children). Reservations are required for dinner Congregation Anshei Israel shall serve as a source of spiritual, educational, and social enrichment in order to only. Call Kim at 745-5550, ext. 224. encourage and ensure Judaic values in accordance with the Principles of Conservative Judaism. Summer Shul is back! For several weeks we move our 9:00 a.m. Saturday service Contact InformatioN into Rabbi Breger Hall from the sanctuary. The purpose is to 520-745-5550 enable us to set a different mood and a slightly different form Rabbi • Robert J. Eisen to our service. We set up Rabbi Breger Hall as a Sanctuary: the Ext. 230 • [email protected] chairs are placed in the pattern of a horse-shoe (concentric Education Director / Assistant Rabbi • Kelley Gludt semi-circles) around a Reader’s Stand and the Aron Kodesh is Ext. 228 • [email protected] placed against the Eastern Wall. This will enable us to see and hear each other during the course of the service … and to find our worship strengthened by Rabbi Emeritus • Arthur Oleisky our sense of togetherness. This year, we have planned our Summer Shul to [email protected] take place June 11, 18 & 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, August 6, 13 & 20. Cantor • Ivor Lichterman Please plan to join us … beat the heat and stay cool in shul! Ext. 235 • [email protected] Finance Director • Bob Dietz Ext. 223 • [email protected] Ma’alot Minyan Preschool / Kindergarten Director Lynne Falkow-Strauss This is a member-led, egalitarian Shabbat service held in the Epstein Chapel Ext. 229 • [email protected] most first Saturdays of every month at 9:30 am. After the services on May 7, we join the rest of the congregation for kiddush. For more Youth Director • Linda Roy information, contact Ellis Friedman at [email protected]. Ext. 222 • [email protected] Clergy Secretary • Sandy Brombolich Ext. 225 • [email protected] Shabbat Afternoon Torah Study Administrative Assistant • Brandy Bock Torah discussions are held every Saturday, one hour prior to the Ext. 240 • [email protected] Mincha Service. This is a great opportunity to become more involved in “Living Judaism” and your congregation. Times of study are listed on the Finance Assistant • Mary McNabb calendar in each issue of Kolenu. If you would like to lead a Torah discussion Ext. 244 • [email protected] or for more information, call Sandy at 745-5550, ext. 225. Congregational Services Coordinator • Barb Neuman Ext. 242 • [email protected] Communications Coordinator • Yvonne Ethier K’Ton Time Ext. 231 • [email protected] A fun and lively 20-minute service that includes songs, prayers, stories and Education Assistant • Kim Miller games geared to families with kids ages 1 to 6, but every family is welcome. After the service everyone is invited to a kid-friendly kiddush where each Ext. 224 • [email protected] child’s attendance is acknowledged in song. This is followed by playground Ritual Coordinator • Max Ellentuck time for kids, and schmoozing time for parents, after which we join the Ext. 221 • [email protected] sanctuary service for kiddush. Join us on May 21 and June 18 at 10:30 Facilities Supervisor • Miro Uchytil am in the Epstein Chapel. Ext. 227 • [email protected] Receptionist • Lynn Walsh Minyan Shelanu: Our Minyan Ext. 200 • [email protected] This service is led by your fellow congregants and is for children and adults Kolenu is published bi-monthly September - August. We of ALL ages. We daven with ruach and the inspiration of a camp service! welcome your submissions & advertisements. The deadline Throughout the year, we explore the meaning behind the prayers and music for all submissions is the first day of the month prior to the of the Shabbat morning service. Services will be held on Saturday, May publication month. Ad placement & editing of submissions at CAI’s discretion. For more information, contact Yvonne 28 at 10:30 am in the Epstein Chapel. Following the service, we join the Ethier at 745-5550, ext. 231 or [email protected]. sanctuary service for kiddush.
Page Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 www.caiaz.org The Counting of the OMER
You shall count for yourselves — from the day after the Every night, from the second night of Passover to the night SHABBAT, from the day when you bring the OMER of the before SHAVU’OT, we recite a blessing and state the count of waving — seven Sabbaths, they shall be complete. Until the the OMER in both weeks and days. So on the 16th day, you day after the seventh sabbath you shall count, fifty days ... would say “Today is sixteen days, which is two weeks and two —Leviticus 23:15-16 days of the OMER.” The counting is intended to remind us of the link between You shall count for yourselves seven weeks, from when the Passover, which commemorates the Exodus, and SHAVU’OT, sickle is first put to the standing crop shall you begin counting which commemorates the giving of the Torah. It reminds us seven weeks. Then you will observe the Festival of SHAVU’OT that the redemption from slavery was not complete until we for the Lord, your God —Deuteronomy 16:9-10 received the Torah. This period is a time of partial mourning, during which weddings, parties, and dinners with dancing are not conducted, According to the Torah (Lev. 23:15), we are in memory of a plague during the lifetime of Rabbi Akiba. obligated to count the days from Passover Haircuts during this time are also forbidden. The 33rd day of the to SHAVU’OT. This period is known as the OMER (the 18th of IYAR) is a minor holiday commemorating Counting of the OMER. An OMER is a unit a break in the plague. The holiday is known as LAG B’OMER of measure. On the second day of Passover, (the word “LAG” is not really a word; it is the number 33 in in the days of the Temple, an OMER of Hebrew). The mourning practices of the OMER period are lifted barley was cut down and brought to the on that date. Temple as an offering. This grain offering This year, 2010, LAG B’OMER falls on May 2 (begins at sundown was referred to as the OMER. on May 1).
Our Cemetery - A Reminder Shavuot In response to several questions we have recently The Shavuot Festival, otherwise known as Pentecost received: Several years ago we opened a new (50th day) or Feast of Weeks, was celebrated primarily area of the Congregation Anshei Israel Section as a thanksgiving for the wheat harvest; it falls seven of Evergreen Cemetery to accommodate those weeks after the barley harvest, when an Omer of of our members who are intermarried. This is an the new produce was offered. The Torah refers to area that will accommodate the burial of persons Shavuot as Hag Ha-Katsir (The Feast of the Harvest) of the Jewish faith either by birth or Halakhic and Yom Ha-Bikkurim (The Day of First Fruits), observed by offerings of the best conversion who are members of Congregation ripe produce of the fields (Exodus 23:16; Numbers 28:26). Anshei Israel and who freely declare their desire to be interred together with their non-Jewish In the course of time, and as a result of the transformation of the agricultural spouse, and the burial of the non-Jewish minor festivals into historical commemorations, the additional significance of Shavuot children of such intermarried couples. as the festival of the Giving of the Torah (Z’man Matan Torateynu) at Mount Sinai completely overshadowed its original significance. Though the Bible does not This area is adjacent to the northwest corner of identify Shavuot with the anniversary of the giving of the Ten Commandments, section 27a (it continues west along the fence the tradition, undisputed in the Talmud, has been that the Torah was given on from where the flush marker section ends). the sixth day of Sivan. The area was developed in such a way that the Halakhic standards of the current configuration Shavuot is called Atzeret in the Mishnah and the Talmud, in the sense that of our cemetery have been preserved … even as it serves as a concluding festival to Pesah. In the observances of Shavuot, the historical as well as the agricultural aspects are reflected. The Decalogue is read we acknowledge the integrity of this new area: in the synagogue on the first day. The first night of the festival is often spent • The guidelines concerning burial in the in reading an anthology of sacred writings called Tikkun Leil Shavuot. The Book currently configured and developed sections of Ruth is read for its description of a summer harvest in Israel. Milk dishes are of the CAI Cemetery will not change (all the customary foods, symbolizing the Torah which is likened to milk, according must be according to Jewish Law). to the allegorical interpretation of the Song of Songs, “honey and milk are under • There are guidelines concerning burial in your tongue.” this portion of the CAI section of Evergreen — Adapted from A Book of Jewish Concepts by Phillip Birnbaum Cemetery that will accommodate the burial of non-Jewish spouses and/or non-Jewish This year Shavuot begins at sundown on June 7 and continues through sundown minor children of our members, along with on June 9. See insert for information about CAI’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot. those Jewish members of our congregation who so choose to be buried there … and will Shavuot Erev Shavuot • Tuesday, June 7 • 7:00 pm protect the integrity of this special section. Services Shavuot, Wednesday, June 8 • 9:00 am Minyan As always, should you have any questions, 5:30 pm Mincha & Evening Service for Second Festival Day comments or concerns, we look forward to Shavuot/Yizkor • Thursday, June 9 hearing from you. 9:00 am Minyan • 8:00 pm Mincha & Ma’ariv
www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page Daily Minyan Services & “Jewry” Duty “Jewry Duty” is successful due to your participation. to be there when someone needs to say Kaddish. We hope However, there are occasions when it is difficult to you will consider being there for others. Service times are on get a Minyan. Along with your “Jewry Duty,” we the calendar in each issue of Kolenu, and on the synagogue’s ask that you consider committing to being part of Web site, www.caiaz.org. Shown below is a combined list of the Minyan at least one morning or afternoon per Minyan attendees and those fulfilling their “Jewry” Duty month on a regular basis. Our Minyan is expected during February and March 2011. Todah rabah!
Marilyn & Austin Agron Eric Flank Eleanor Jeck Bea Paulus Michelle Sigafus Murray Baker Edith Fox Dan Jurkowitz Rina Paz Linda Silverman Mo Barkan Irene Stern Friedman & Dan Karsch Michael Pensak Sandra Simon Rachel Barker Ellis Friedman Eugene Kellogg Vicki Pepper Jordan Simon David Ben-Asher Madeline & Barry Friedman Steven Ketchel Jack Pinnas Keith Singer Hannah Berg Geanine Gafni Morton Kranitz Shellie Pozner Steve Singer Ed Berger Jami & Scott Gan Bill Kugelman Jill & Paul Ranucci Paul Smelkinson Toby Bluth Elana Garrett Katherine & Aaron Leonard Abby Rosen Carol & Alvin Stern Phyllis & Merrill Broad Moshe Garfein Malcolm Levin Sue Ross Carol Sumner Mel Brodie Rayna & John Gellman Mark Levine Art Rotstein Lee Surwit Barbara Burstein Vivien & Jacques Gerstenfeld Bertie Levkowitz Sy Rotter Andrea Tal Mark Cassius Marvin Glassberg Sandra Licter Ann Rush Sandra Tobin Kevin Chess Pejji Golden Barbara Stern Mannlein & Laura Sagerman Moshe Toister Doris Citron Tedd Goldfinger Martin Mannlein Barb & Michael Schoenhals Arthur Weinenger Miriam Cline Ruth Goldin Ziva Mason Trudy & Howard Schwartz Steven Weisman Bob Cohen Sherman Goldstein Stuart Mendel Judy Schultz Gary Windham Rabbi Helen Cohn Margo & Ron Gray Arnold Merin Enid Serebransky Robert Wolk Lew Crane Brina Grusin Martin Miller Nathan Shapiro Susan Wortman Dennis Dawson Jules Harris Gail Mordka Molly Shenitzer Madyssen Zarin Joan Epstein Kathy Hays & Jerry Barkan Dawn Moriarty Steve Shenitzer Hedy Feuer Barry Hirsch Gail & Marc Offenhartz Esther Sherberg Judy & Cary Fishman Gloria Hirsch Nancy Ozeri Evelyn Sigafus
Viva Volunteers! Adult Education Task Force CAI’s Employee Fund CAI’s Viva Volunteer Program CAI has a newly-formed task force for adult Thank you to all who joined us in expressing our helps our lay leaders by recruiting education, created as an outcome of the March gratitude to our employees. We reached our goal volunteers who want to help but 13 Renewal Open Forum. Its goal is to review of $15,000. The employees received their “bonus” may not know how to go about current offerings and make suggestions for paycheck late in April. doing it. Volunteering not only the coming year regarding the educational Kurt and Lynn Strauss helps our congregation, but it is a needs of our congregation “beyond religious way for our members to meet new school.” If you are interested in joining The administrative and maintenance staff friends and become even more a this task force, please contact me mgmphd@ part of our sacred community. comcast.net or 615-7552. wish to thank the congregation for their Mary Marcus generosity. We appreciate your support! When someone needs a Synagogue Life Council Chair volunteer, an e-mail is sent to everyone on our volunteer list. Those who are interested in the project respond. If you want to Areivim Project • Legacy Planning be on the E-mail Volunteer List or Recently, CAI was informed that two of Foundation. Gail’s experience was very positive have any questions, contact me our families met with staff from the Jewish and simple. “The Foundation considered my at [email protected] or 615- Community Foundation to begin the process vision and helped me put together a plan that 7552. You may also complete and of establishing a legacy plan. We want to not only worked, but will continue to work for return the Volunteer Opportunity acknowledge and thank Gail Mordka and Bob our community for a very long time,” said Gail. Form at www.caiaz.org under the and Shiffy Cohen for doing so. “Getting Involved” tab. Hard Bob and Shiffy also had a very positive copies of the form are also at We know that CAI is near and dear to their experience. They are committed to solidifying a the Shalom Cart outside the hearts and appreciate that they have made the Jewish traditional link that will not disappear. “It sanctuary and at the front desk in commitment to ensure that CAI continues to feels good to be a small part of a larger vision,” the administrative office. meet the needs of our members for generations stated the Cohens. to come. I look forward to volunteering Are you ready to think about your legacy? Please with you! Gail was not quite sure what to expect or keep Anshei Israel in mind. Wally Marcus what was expected of her when she first met Vicki Pepper Volunteer Coordinator with Carol Karsch at the Jewish Community Immediate Past President
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CAI’s 80th Birthday Celebration February 13, 2011 1930 2010 Thank you to all those who attended the celebration, and to the following who made it such a wonderful success: Meme Aguila Marianne Langer Dani Bregman Jeff Lewis & his band Canyon Ranch Liz Licavoli Rabbi Robert Eisen Nadines Bakery Madeline Friedman Rabbi Arthur Oleisky John Gellman Deborah Oseran (l. to r.) Ted Goldfinger, Melissa Goldfinger, Dani Bregman Rayna Gellman Phil Pepper & Phil Bregman Rabbi Kelley Gludt Terri Polan Melissa Goldfinger The Rum Runner Margo Gray Holly Shenitzer (l. to r.) Jerry Ron & Hannah Meyerson Brina Grusin Steve Shenitzer Feder, Ron Kolker Jane Kivel Silverberg & Son & Steve Spitzer Sharon Klein Naomi Spitzer Ruth Kolker Lynn Strauss Mort Kranitz
Richard & Becki Fink Dawn Moriarty & Leonard Vicki & Phil Steinberg Pepper (l. to r.) Chuck Schultz, Judy Schultz, Lee Surwit & Sara Borin Purim Carnival Seth Windham was Blood Donor Drive one on many who March 20, 2011 really liked becoming February 20, 2011 a “U:bot.” Twenty-one loyal donors and eight newcomers attended this Blood Drive, “rocked and rolled” up their sleeves, donated blood and made themselves eligible for an Elvis Getaway Trip raffled nationally by the American Red Cross. Congratulations to Rabbi Tom Louchheim and Sue Dore for winning gift certificates to Great Clips and Millie’s Pancake Haus, respectively. Sincere appreciation to those who Becki Fink with granddaughter, brought in additional donors Illeana Hearshan and Avery Dorf Diana Dunlap, and to the following who actively recruited people: Marissa Koven, Devie Levin, Youth Director Linda Roy and Congregation Or Chadash. Special thanks to Sue Dore, Sharon Farquhar, Ron Isaacs, Sandra Licter, Abby Rosen and Terry Williams, all of whom returned as volunteers. Kol Hakavod to everyone for being part of this life-saving mitzvah! (above, l. to r.) Austin Klein Not only did we collect 23 units of blood, we signed worked the “Pick-a-Pop” booth up two new people on the organ donor registry www. as Matthew Moriarty & Taryn DonateLifeAZ.org. In addition, our drive was green: Smith pick their lollipops. We recycled beverage containers. Margo Gray Rabbi Robert Eisen pleaded to be Blood Drive Coordinator “bailed” out of jail, much to the amusement of others. www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page catching up ...
Zip Code Parties “Keep on Truckin’” Family Festival A huge truck-sized thank you to April 3, 2011 all of the amazing volunteers, March 27, 2011 including event chair Joann Thank you to all the hosts of CAI’s Weinstein and the students from second annual Zip Code Parties. We A-E-Pi, who helped make this appreciate everyone’s efforts and event such a resounding success, thank you for your hospitality! as well as to all those who brought vehicles to the festival. Kathy Hays & Gerald Barkan In addition, Dawn Moriarty Shelly & Ed Berger won the raffle for the children’s Jami & Scott Gan battery-powered car (below), Margo & Ron Gray a donation from Madeline Bertie Levkowitz & Thomas Herz Friedman. Mazel tov Dawn and Renee & Howard Hulsey todah rabah Madeline! Lisa & Dan Jurkowitz Sheryl & Mark Levine Mary & Wally Marcus Helene & Fred Mittleman Ori & Julian Parnaby Vicki & Phil Pepper Sara & Bob Ross Abby Rosen (left), Sandra Evelyn Sigafus Tobin & Julian Parnaby Naomi & Tamir Weiner (below) volunteered to Susan Wortman help at the event.
(l. to r.) Tyler Weinstein, Noah Deitch & Austin Klein worked the popcorn stand.
Passover Preparation
(l. to r.) Jo Harris & Alayne Greenberg prepared Passover boxes for soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Page Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 www.caiaz.org coming up ... Community Yom Hashoah Kol Ha-Kavod & Mazel Tov Commemoration to our Classes of 2011 Sunday, May 1, 2:00 pm at CAI Sponsored by the JFSA, this year’s event, “Commitment to Remember,” will feature a processional of Holocaust survivors, their testimonials, a candle lighting ceremony and musical presentations. A reception sponsored by CAI and hosted by CAI’s Women’s League will follow. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Bryan Davis at 577-9393 or [email protected]
We congratulate these Congregation Anshei Israel members to be honored by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona at their Annual Meeting on May 12. Nina Isaac • Gary I. Sarver Young Woman of the Year Confirmation • Saturday, May 7, 6:00 pm Jane Kivel • Meritorious Service (l. to r.) Rabbi Robert Eisen, Ethan Roberts, Aaron Bukani, Jim Whitehill • Man of the Year Zachary Sharka & Shane Weinstein Tucson High School for Jewish Studies Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 pm at CAI Lag B’Omer Picnic Lauren Berger, Adam Bukani, Jacob Chess, Adam Friedman, Sunday, May 22 Shoham Ozeri, Abbey Roberts & Jonah Sharka 10:00 am - noon 8th Grade Siyum • Saturday, May 21, 6:15 pm Udall Park Abigail Auslander, Simon Esbit & Emily Miller 7200 E. Tanque Verde, Ramada 4 Preschool/Kindergarten Closing Ceremony Share a picnic outing with friends and family with an Thursday, May 26, 11:15 am opportunity to say Todah Rabah to Rabbi Kelley Gludt for her years of vision and dedication in leading CAI’s Religious School. Kids can use the park’s playground, but feel free to “Talmud in Twenty” bring your favorite toys (Frisbees, bubbles, badminton, etc.) to Sunday, June 5, 2011 • 6:30 – 9:00 pm share. Provide your own dairy picnic lunch; CAI will provide at Congregation Anshei Israel drinks, watermelon and dessert! ~ Sponsored by the Tucson Board of Rabbis ~ No charge to attend; but reservations are needed by Ever wonder what’s in the Talmud and why it was May 20 so we can provide adequate refreshments. written? Who wrote it and where? Why do we For more information & to RSVP, study it and what do we learn from it? What are its contact Barb at 745-5550 ext. 242 or [email protected]. secrets? Learn about this amazing ancient text with six of th 80 Annual Meeting Tucson’s rabbis: Stephanie Aaron, Helen Cohn, C I Monday, May 23, 2011 Sam Cohon, Robert Eisen, Shafir Lobb and Tom See insert for details and reservation form. Louchheim. Attendees will participate in a great evening of 9th Annual YOM YERUSHALAYIM Observance learning as each rabbi teaches a “chai” window (18 A special showing of Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi minutes), round robin style. You get six 18-minute Tuesday, May 31 at 7:00 pm lessons in two hours! See insert for details. Refreshments provided. Admission: $10 per person or 2/$18 Tikkun Leil Shavuot RSVP to Sandy at 745-5550 or ~ a guide to the evening of Shavuot ~ on-line at www.caiaz.org/events- Tuesday, June 7 • 7:00 pm calendar/programs/ See insert for details and reservation form.
www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page Congregation Anshei IsrAEl Affiliate/social groups Risky Business (Kolb/Sunrise). “Dutch-treat” dinner; no entry Women’s League fee for poker; small stakes gambling for entertainment only. Minimum 10 people needed. Reservations required by May 18. It’s never too late to donate to Torah Fund. Your gift helps ensure our legacy to future Men’s Club offers educational, social and communal service generations by providing tuition assistance to future rabbis, programs to involve Jewish men in Jewish life. For questions cantors, educators, etc. All donations are gratefully about any of our programs, contact Lew Crane at 750-1541 or accepted; the minimum donation to receive this [email protected]. year’s beautiful pin is $180. Contact Barbara Stern Mannlein at 731-0300 or [email protected]; or you may mail your donation check (payable to Torah Fund) to the synagogue. Seniors
Don’t forget to shop the Judaica Gift Shop for Mother’s Join us on Sunday, May 22 at 6:30 pm for Day, Father’s Day and graduation gifts. We are well-stocked a brief business meeting, followed by a movie with wonderful items, not just kippot and tallitot. Come in and our year-end ice cream social. No charge for and browse. Remember: Women’s League members get 10% members of Seniors; guests $5. discount on most items in the store. Everyone 55+ is welcome to join the CAI Seniors. Annual The “Women’s Study Group” continues on Mondays, May 2 membership is $20; guests are always welcome for $5 per event. & June 6 at 12 noon (and through Dec.) using The Woman’s For more information, contact Hannah Berg at 886-5431 or Torah Commentary as the core for discussions led by Rabbi Robert Marty Miller at [email protected]. Eisen. Portions available in the administrative office or at www. caiaz.org/events-calendar/. Click on “Study Materials” for each date listed above and print. No charge to attend; bring your own Couples Connection dairy lunch; dessert and beverages provided. For details, contact Helen Rib at 299-0340. Couples Connection will meet for a picnic and concert under the stars on Sunday, May Don’t miss our fabulous Brunch and Fashion Show on Sunday, 29 at 5:30 pm at the DeMeester Performance nd June 5 at 10:30 am at Skyline Country Club with fashions Center in Reid Park (Country Club/22 St.) near the front left provided by Maya Palace. Women’s League/Men’s Club side of the stage. The Tucson Pops Orchestra’s free concert members $18; guests $20. This is the culmination of our begins at 7:00 pm. Bring your own dinner and chairs. Hosts for wonderful programming for 2010-2011. We look forward to the evening, Arlene and Howard Brody, ask that you RSVP to another exciting year with a great group of women on our 544-2490 by May 23. We look forward to sharing a wonderful 2011-13 board who will be installed at this event. Watch your time with all of you at this Couples Connection function! mail for your invitation. For more information, contact Terry Williams at 408-5255. Couples Connection is an active group of friendly participants where at least one member of the pair is 60-70(ish). Group As a member of Women’s League, meet incredible women, members host planned activities on a rotating basis. There is feel good helping others, and have great learning experiences no membership fee. To learn more, contact Judy & Michael - all while financially supporting the youth of our synagogue. Dorf at 529-0792 or [email protected]. For more information about Women’s League, contact Evelyn Sigafus at 885-4102 or [email protected]. “Read It & Meet” Men’s Club Join us for the next “Read It and Meet” on Saturday, May 7. The book selection is Have a Little Faith: Thank you to all those who participated in this year’s Men’s A True Story by Mitch Albom. Read ahead for the June 4 RIM Club Raffle. Sandra & Ed Koven and Mike Schoenhals each won when we’ll discuss Zeckendorfs and Steinbergs: Merchant Princes $100! of the Southwest by Bettina O’Neil Lyons.
All are welcome to our Yom Hashoah Breakfast on Sunday, “Read It and Meet” is held monthly and open to all. Selected May 1 at 9:30 am. A guest speaker will address a Holocaust- books by Jewish authors or with Jewish content are discussed. related topic. Includes our delicious and healthy breakfast Most discussions take place on Shabbat (approx. Noon) in buffet. No charge for Men’s Club members; guests $4. the Epstein Chapel. Moderators facilitate each discussion. For more information, contact Vicki Kaufman at [email protected] Join us for a fun night of baseball as our new Tucson Padres take or Rayna Gellman at 887-8358. on the Albuquerque Isotopes at the Men’s Club Father & Child Night on Sunday, May 15 at 6:00 pm. General admission All those who love to read are welcome to join us at our 2011- tickets $6.50; seniors, military & children 3-12 $5.50. 2012 Planning Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at 10:00 am in CAI’s library. Come with book suggestions for our We’re planning another Poker Night on Sunday, May 22 at reading list for the coming year. If you aren’t able to attend, 6:00 pm. Join us for dinner and some friendly poker play at you may e-mail suggestions to vickauf@juno. com. Page Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 www.caiaz.org EDUCATION Celebrating Becoming Preschool/Kindergarten B’nai Mitzvah at CAI PAC Meeting • Wed., May 11 Closing Ceremony • Thurs., May 26 Troy Anthony Terry Noon Dismissal May 7 Troy is the son of Jeanette and Tony Terry; the grandson of Charlotte Nowacki & the late Wes Boesel; and Cecelia Terry & the late Marian & Anthony Terry; and the brother of Tess, Trent & Trey. Troy’s Bar Mitzvah project involves raising funds for the UA’s Steele Children’s Research Center for Type 1 diabetes. A student at Emily Gray Junior High School, Troy enjoys playing golf.
Emanuel Katcher Rosen May 14 Manny is the son of Gina & Andrew Rosen; the grandson of Deborah & Bernard Margolis; and Gloria Donnelly & Donald Rosenblatt; and the brother of Edie & Jared. Manny’s Bar Mitzvah project involves raising funds & awareness for As part of the annual JFCS “Matzah & More” Passover food drive, Beit Halochem Rehabilitation Centers. A student donations of matzah were collected at CAI, including these boxes at THA, Manny’s interests include acting, singing, history & Judaics. given by our preschool’s Shomrim class. CAI was responsible for collecting at least 200 boxes; we collected 254. Thank you all!
Religious School School-wide Yom Hashoah Program • Thurs., May 5 anshei israel’s esther B. feldman welcome all kids Shabbat Family Experience • Sat., May 14 preschool/kindergarten ages 2 - 6! Teacher Appreciation Brunch, Talent Show, Last Day School Summer Sun., May 15 We have a fun-filled summer planned 8th Grade Siyum • Sat., May 21 Camp th for you! Your day will be starts June 6 all about water play, arts & crafts, music, stories and more! congregation Three sessions offered. Full or half-days anshei israel’s available. Secure facility with modern shaded playground. Religious school th NEW! Kindergarten — 8 Grade Call us at special needs More than • Strong Judaic curriculum: 745-5550. camp for ages 3 - 5 History, holidays, Israel, God, Bar/Bat Mitzvah mitzvot and texts ... • Prayer book Hebrew and modern Learn skills for Hebrew taught NOW anshei israel’s • Individual Hebrew tutoring esther B. feldman Jewish living! • Tefillah specialist prepares students enrolling Preschool and to lead services and for Jewish for fall Kindergarten camp experiences A warm & nurturing place! • Student assessments 2011 Open to all families with • Accommodations for special needs children 18-months to 6-years-old.
Now Enrolling ... Hurry, School Starts Aug. 28! space limited! Call PK Director Call us at 745-5550. Lynne Falkow-Strauss at 745-5550. www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page 3 Laurie & David Burns 38 Happy May Anniversaries! Karen & Lionel Faitelson 27 Mazal Tov! Tracy & David Jeck 4 Date Years Cynthia & Bernard Silverberg 55 Births 5 Beverly & Alan Kasdan 28 Liam Brandeis Friedman 1 Helen & Herman Moskovits 65 Terry Holpert & Alan Stein 35 Grandson of Irene Stern Friedman & 2 Rachel & Eric Dorf 12 6 Sara & Marc Goldsen 12 Ellis Friedman 3 Monisha & Craig Green 3 Sharon & Frederick Klein 40 5 Laura & Micah Etter 4 Paula & Daniel Singer 47 Gabriela Betancur Naiman Ann & Howard Sloane 22 Terry & Mark Yampolsky 18 Daughter of Arlene & Mort Tuller 9 8 Lyn Lewis & Cliff Altfeld 31 Adriana Betancur & Zachary Naiman 6 Robyn & David Emmerson 7 Debbie & Lew Crane 31 Deanna & Harvey Evenchik 18 Sandra & James Rothschild 43 Milo Garrett Smith 7 Barbara & Gerald Goldberg 33 9 Lydia & Evan Hersh 55 Son of Cori & Garrett Smith 9 Lisa & Jeffery Goldberg 6 Della & Donald Kwasman 37 Grandson of Dawn Moriarty & Leonard Edith & Hyman Goodman 63 10 Cheryl & Leonard Karp 44 Steinberg and the late Terrence Moriarty 10 Carol & Alexander Sears 7 Deborah & Jeffrey Kay 27 12 Rochelle & Fred Brickman 39 Yelena & Daniel Rosman 16 Nechama Rivka Weinenger Valentina & David Rubinstein 50 11 Rebecca & Eric Foley 13 Great-granddaughter of Art Weinenger 13 Lisa Ungar & Robert Fridrich 15 Iris Bernstein & David Karp 16 14 Abigail & Noah Tolby 16 Natalie & David Sharka 22 Engagements 19 Irene Stern Friedman & Ellis Friedman 38 14 Elayne & Jerome Feder 47 Matthew Goldberg Nadya & Mark Garfein 54 Jean & Marvin Glassberg 52 Son of Barbara & Gerald Goldberg Helen & Rev. Aaron Polinsky 65 Lois & Rabbi Richard Safran 58 Grandson of Bertha Segal Deborah & Gary Young 15 Enid & Mel Zuckerman 58 to Larissa Chernock 20 Mary & Walter Marcus 38 15 Jami & Scott Gan 25 21 Gail & Calman Rudner 39 Lee & Earl Surwit 42 Marci Rothschild 22 Ricki Weinstein-Wolf & Jerry Wolf 12 Laurie & Scott Weiss 25 Daughter of Sandra & James Rothschild 23 Florence & Gideon Feldman 34 16 Ina & Oded Feldman 60 to Mark Simokaitis Esther & Haaren Miklofsky 35 Joan Auerbach Green & Richard Green 37 Anne & Herman Stein 47 17 Jane & Rabbi Lee Kivel 55 Weddings 24 Lee & Alan Cohen 55 18 Sarah & Don Persellin 48 Stacey Borin & Zach Singer Joyce & Michael Smith 31 Sue & Sonny Ross 44 25 Cori Moriarty Smith & Garrett Smith 8 Daughter of Sara & Thomas Borin Monique Kornell & Jeffrey Spier 13 Granddaughter of Ann & Leon Lederman 26 Betina & Adam Baumgarten 9 Keren & Jeffrey Winkelman 5 Son of Shelley & Steven Singer Patricia & Ladd Kleiman 38 19 Louise & Marshall Fealk 35 Ina Rae & Robert Levine 48 Anne & Gerald Lapin 51 Deborah Oseran & Bobby Present 20 Lauren Solyn Golda & Anatoliy Pustilnik 52 Daughter of Richard Solyn Kimberly & Eric Spitzer 20 20 Nancy & Steven Auslander 29 to Alexander Furmanski Brenda & Ivan Weinstein 20 Sara & Tom Borin 40 27 Debbie & Bruce Frent 27 21 Nancy & Stuart Mellan 19 Ellen & David Goldstein 27 Recognition Paul & Dayli Ranucci 2 Jeffrey L. Rosenberg Sara & Sean Trowbridge 5 22 Edna & Murray Leonard 53 Son of Irving Rosenberg & the late Sue 28 Pamela Heiman-Dubin & Matt Dubin 16 Nicole Yuan & Jerel Slaughter 8 Rosenberg and Monica & Eric Rudner 11 23 Sonia & Rev. Larry Barr 65 step-son of Debbie Rosenberg Kris & Ben Silverman 16 24 Julia & Robert Rawdin 33 29 Phyllis & Burt Becker 45 Sharon & Richard Walton 32 graduate of UA & Chicago Medical Emily & Max Ellentuck 6 25 Linda & Jeffrey Lewis 44 School, recently elected president of the Marta & Steven Ketchel 39 Caren & Tom Newman 48 California Association of Plastic & Benita Silvyn & Charles Whitehill 16 Stephanie & Jed Wortman 5 Reconstructive Surgeons 30 Sarah & Keith Singer 1 26 Leslee Conecoff-Gluck & Ira Gluck 28 31 Sandra & Sidney Lachter 44 Jackie & David Lester 17 Naomi & Stephen Spitzer 47 Margot & Gunther Marx 51 27 Alice & Paul Baker 46 Betty & Rev. Nachman Berkowitz 20 Happy June Anniversaries! Carol & Dan Karsch 46 Courtney Plotnick & Peter Schwartz 12 New Members - Date Years 28 Barbara & Mel Brodie 47 Please warmly 1 Sheryl & Mark Levine 36 Wendy & Stuart Melcer 13 Helen & Louis Rib 61 Suzette Leclerc & Stanley Rubin 13 welcome... Ann & Bradley Rush 20 Laura & Paul Sagerman 2 29 Amy & Robert Direnfeld 25 Marilyn Einstein & Steve Sim 31 Harold Kaye 2 Shelly & Edward Berger 27 Rollis & Ronald Hyman 31 Barbara & Michael Heisler 37 30 Laurie Anne & David Jacobson 26 Rita Pollok & Rabbi Sanford Seltzer Lisa & Dan Jurkowitz 15 Natalie & Morris Migdal 60 Jerry Small Annette & Alan Miklofsky 32 Karen & Thomas Quigley 15
Page 10 Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 www.caiaz.org Honorable “Menschens” Condolences Todah Rabah to: of,t ojbh ouenv Sharon Farquhar & Mark Levine The congregation mourns the loss of our members: for helping with the Mar. 4 “Shabbat Across America” dinner Cantor Charles Julian Mara Lynn Meshel Dennis Dawson Herbert Sim for sponsoring the Mar. 11 morning collation cart Elaine Smelkinson in memory of his mother’s yahrzeit Eileen Starr Hannah & Ron Meyerson Lillian Weich for contributing to the Mar. 26 Kiddush in memory of her mother, Vivian Sharkey Our condolences to these members who mourn the loss of their loved ones: Sharon Farquhar, Ken Miller, Trudy Schwartz Jennifer Cassius - her mother, Elaine Smelkinson & Howard Schwartz Patricia Citron - her father, Kenneth Wallace for helping assemble the Mar. 27 Zip Code Party invitations Emily Dawson - her father, Cantor Charles Julian Abby Rosen Sally Julian - her husband, Cantor Charles Julian for donating 40 pieces of her original art sent in Ruth Kolker - her mother, Lillian Weich Passover boxes to Jewish military personnel Peggy Langert - her father, Cantor Charles Julian Herb Meshel - his wife, Mara Lynn Meshel Allen Cohen, Lew Crane, Sharon Farquhar, Ellis Jane Poliakoff - her mother, Mildred Wolfson Friedman, Michael Jacobson, Aurora & Gene Kellogg, Jill Ranucci - her mother, Jutta Bendremer Mark Levine, Myles LeVine, Abby Rosen, Paul Ranucci - his grandmother, Jutta Bendremer Lynn & Kurt Strauss & Robert Wolk Ron Sandler - his brother, Solomon Sandler for helping package the Men’s Club Yom Hashoah candles Molly Senor - her father, Irving Senor Steven Sim - his father, Herbert Sim Paul Smelkinson - his wife, Elaine Smelkinson The wine, juice and challah at our Moshe Toister - his sister, Bilhah Hass Kabbalat Shabbat Service are donated Risa Weich - her grandmother, Lillian Weich In Memory of Moe and Roslyn Wolf May the Author of Life Comfort the Mourners by their family
We welcome donations — in whole or part — toward ~ Anshei Israel Memorial Hall ~ Kiddush and/or Seudah Shlesheet (Third Meal). All Installation of a memorial plaque is a beautiful way to perpetuate contributions are acknowledged in Kolenu. If you want the memory of a loved one. Each year on the anniversary of your to help, please contact Barb Neuman at 745-5550. loved one’s death, the synagogue will send you a reminder of the Yahrzeit and light the light adjacent to their memorial plaque. Call 745-5550 to make arrangements or if you wish to reserve a space for the future.
ŏćăŏŏđŏāĊąĉġĂĀāā Dealing with Grief and Loss? Are you having difficulty dealing with grief and loss? Perhaps it would be helpful to talk with a trained counselor. Isr el63 A synagogue volunteer would be happy to speak with you a confidentially.Please contact Norma Karp at 299-3382. festIval Sunday, May 15 ~ 1PM-6PM 63 Years of Demonstrating Democracy CAI MEMBERS! Arts Fair, Dance, Music, Food, Games, Stop by the Rides, Basketball and Family Fun! administrative office Revital Israeli Dance Group back by front desk to popular demand! Show begins at 5:00PM pick up your ($10 adults $15 @ the door/$5 kids and students 2011 Membership $8 @ the door/kids under 6 FREE. For tickets Directory. call 577-9393 or visit jewishtucson.org) Info: 577-9393 ext. 133
www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page 11 C ongregation A nshei I sr AE l D O N AT I O N S Donations made to Anshei Israel Funds enable our Synagogue to continue to carry out its work, thereby better serving our members. Please consider making a donation in honor of a relative or friend who may be celebrating a simcha or in memory of a loved one. This list reflects those donations made after the last issue’s publication date. Todah Rabah to all.
In memory of: In memory of: In memory of: To ensure the accuracy of Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Elaine Smelkinson Mother, Ida Coon published donations and Bryna & David Ben-Asher Marti & Steve Nathan Father, George Coon notification cards, westrongly Elaine Smelkinson Marcia & Ronald Robins Gloria Landsman recommend the use of the Bryna & David Ben-Asher Carol & Kenneth Seidberg Mother, Jutta Bendremer Donation Form available Nancy & Mike Goodman Bonnie & Arthur Serpick Jill & Dan Ranucci at the Front Desk in CAI’s Billie & Boris Kozolchyk Elaine & Jay Silver Father, Maurice administrative office or on our In honor of: William Weese Arnold Merin Web site: www.caiaz.org Shiffy & Bob Cohen’s anniversary Hyla & Gary Windham Father-in-law, Ben Shulamith & Gerry Erenberg Lynda & Dan Ziskin Dolores Miller REV. ELMER APPEL CONGREGATIONAL FUND In honor of: Grandmother, Toni KASHRUT OBSERVANCE FUND In memory of: Al Cohen’s Aliyah Howard Schwartz In memory of: Mother, Rose Mittleman Fran & Dick Lamden Husband, Sidney Mother, Mary Boorstein Grandmother, Libby Bashefkin Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Clara Davidson Esther Szerlip Fred Mittleman new grandson Husband, Roy ART FUND Father, Irving Mary & Wally Marcus Harriet Wolff In memory of: Cary Fishman Margot & Gunther Marx Dana Adler’s father Father, Aaron Cole Father, Samuel Vicki & Phil Pepper Hannah & Ron Meyerson Janet Seltzer Howard Sloane Sloan Glesinger’s baby naming Sara Blumenthal RUTH & STANLEY BARLIN Brother-in-law, Harry Masin Judy & Cary Fishman Doris Citron BAR/BAT MITZVAH Ruth & Ron Kolker Naomi Gray & Josh Kovach’s The Frisch Family ENRICHMENT FUND Bryna Ben-Asher’s brother, Samford engagement Jean & Marvin Glassberg In memory of: Gerald Goldstein Madeline & Barry Friedman Ruth Goldin Sara Blumenthal Sara Blumenthal Vicki & Phil Pepper Ruth Graff Teddi Barlin Patricia Crow Anita & Danny Levkowitz’s new Debbie & Jeff Kay Marcia Burstein Madeline & Barry Friedman granddaughter, Sophie Bertie Levkowitz & Tom Herz Teddi Barlin Marcia Burstein Vicki & Phil Pepper Terri & David Polan & family Jennifer & Mark Cassius Norma & Stanley Feldman Louise Levy’s grandson Ariel’s Aileen Weisman Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Madeline & Barry Friedman Bar Mitzvah Arlene & Marty Zuckerman Barry Hirsch Lisa & Dan Jurkowitz Sarah Katz Marcia Burstein RABBI MARCUS BREGER Doris Citron’s father, Kenneth Irene Stern Friedman & Ellis Sally & Lee Kreida ADULT EDUCATION FUND Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia Friedman’s new grandson Bertie Levkowitz & Tom Herz In memory of: Sam Grace Cori Moriarty Smith & Garrett Esther Sherberg Mother-in-law, Flora Gunther Marx’s sister, Inge Smith’s new son Lynn & Kurt Strauss Gail Mordka Jill Ranucci’s mother, Jutta Marci Rothschild & Mark Pat Citron’s father Father, Saul Sue Ross’s brother, Gene Simokaitis’s engagement The Frisch Family Eric Tobin Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Madeline & Barry Friedman Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia Sam Grace Jerold Sorkin Betty & Stanley Scott’s anniversary Esther Sherberg Evelyn Sigafus Eileen Starr Charlotte & Martin Galaid Lillian Friedman Elaine Smelkinson Moshe Toister’s sister, Bilhah General contributions: Celia Lapin Kathy Miller Lillian Weich Bea Paulus Abraham Lapin Jerry Sorkin Madeline & Barry Friedman Robin & Mitch Pozez Phyllis & Phil Lapin Jane & Rabbi Lee Kivel Elsie Eisner Tara & Todd Rathner Sam Grace MAURICE COHEN Madeline & Barry Friedman Moshe Toister The Grace Family CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND Anne & Lowell Rothschild RABBI ROBERT EISEN’S Sally & Lee Kreida In memory of: Dorothy Erman DISCRETIONARY FUND Daniel Haiken Mother & Grandmother, Annie Seneca Erman In memory of: Susan Hoffman Father & Grandfather, Nathan Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Mother, Pauline The Kurkhill Family Herman Levin Tracy & David Jeck Father, Joseph The North Bellmore Retired Teachers Mara Levin Daniel Haiken Howie Adams Beatrice Sabin CAMP RAMAH FUND Madeline & Barry Friedman Robert Squeri HONORING: BEA & JAMES The Kohler Book Club girls COLE, SES & MAURICE COHEN, Albert Katz JOSEPH KALL AND MARJORIE & Sarah Katz ARCHIE MENDELSOHN David Polan’s mother, Jeanne In memory of: Madeline & Barry Friedman Father, Hyman Marta & Steve Ketchel Morton Aronoff Vicki & Phil Pepper Daughter, Danielle Baker Elaine Smelkinson Lee Lawson Anne & Jim Blair Wife, Flora Vicki & Howard Cabot Bill Marsa Myra & Jeff Cates Marcia Burstein Cynthia & Ed DuBrow Jennifer & Mark Cassius Madeline & Barry Friedman Billie & Boris Kozolchyk Marion & Jeff Isaacs Sue Ross’s brother, Gene Trudy & Mark Klein Bryna & David Ben-Asher Sue & Neal Kurn Billie & Boris Kozolchyk Sandra & Gerald Levy
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In memory of: In memory of: In honor of: In honor of: Margie Lashley Lillian Weich Isabelle & Douglas Lapin’s Naomi Gray & Josh Kovach’s Sandy & Jerry Ross The Frisch Family children’s marriage engagement Ricki Lehman Sharon & Fred Klein Terri & David Polan Susan Wortman and Stephanie & Bryna Hellman In honor of: Sidney Liebeskind’s birthday Jed Wortman David Polan’s mother, Jeanne Al Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary Bobbie Roffman Speedy recovery of: Joan & Barry Beroth & family Dorothy Sayre Speedy recovery of: Nessa Beren Myrna & Jim Frisch & family Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Brandy Bock The CAI Preschool Staff Phyllis & Phil Lapin new grandson Cathy Stubbs & Jeffrey Stern BELLA FINGERETT Hannah & Ron Meyerson Becki & Richard Fink Clarice Migdal ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sandra & Jim Rothschild Bertie Levkowitz & Tom Herz Natalie & Morris Migdal In memory of: Jill Ranucci’s mother, Jutta Hannah & Ron Meyerson Bea Spear Wife, Leah Rosie & Paul Kahn Esther Sherberg Lynn & Kurt Strauss Nathan Shapiro Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Sloan Glesinger’s baby naming In appreciation of: Brother-in-law, Leonard Levine Hannah & Ron Meyerson Jane & Rabbi Lee Kivel Rabbi Robert Eisen Sara Blumenthal Elaine Smelkinson Ruth Graff’s birthday Marlene & William Abraham Marcia Burstein Sandy & Elliott Heiman David Polan’s birthday Zona & Max Amper Phyllis & Merrill Broad Hannah & Ron Meyerson Joan & Barry Beroth & family Bryna & David Ben-Asher Elsie Eisner Lori & Jonathan Roth Jane Kivel’s appointment as a Life Barbara & Martin Mannlein Lee & Earl Surwit Trudy & Howard Schwartz Trustee to the Board Lynn & Kurt Strauss Sam Grace Andy & Stuart Shatken Barbara Levkowitz’s new great- Sharon & Richard Walton Phyllis & Merrill Broad Caryll & Gerald Webner granddaughter, Sophie General contributions: Mary Wezelman Jerry Sorkin Bryna Hellman Bea Spear Speedy recovery of: Marilyn & Austin Agron EPSTEIN CHAPEL/RUBENSTEIN Harold Finerman Bunny & Gerry Matlick TORAH READERS FUND Phyllis & Merrill Broad In memory of: GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND Mother, Jutta Bendremer In memory of: Jill & Dan Ranucci Mother, Edna Lichtenstadter Mother, Sarah Mannlein Father-in-law, Isadore Siegel Barbara & Martin Mannlein Alvin Schechter Wife, Naomi Uncle, Jerry Sorkin Leon Bear Eric Tobin Wife, Lilia LYNNE FALKOW-STRAUSS Seymour Dalkoff PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Husband, Henry FUND Gertrude Kane In memory of: Aunt, Anna Neidorff Mother, Pauline Moskowitz Abraham Fried Marcia Burstein Dorel Bernstein Sue & Sonny Ross Jennifer & Mark Cassius Father, Samuel Myers Marcia Burstein Janis Krauss Irene & Ellis Friedman foothills Father, Joseph Nagel Barbara & Martin Mannlein Marsha & Mel Silverman Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia Father, Sam Jane & Larry Espinoza Sarah & Mortimer Segal Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Grandmother, Blanche Kahn David Cohen Adam Klein David Polan’s mother, Jeanne Sara Blumenthal Debbie & Jeff Kay Barb Neuman Lee & Earl Surwit Sue & Sonny Ross Moshe Toister’s sister, Bilhah Carol & Steven Steinberg Lee & Al Cohen Pat Citron’s father, Kenneth In honor of: Barbara & Michael Schoenhals Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia new grandson 3532 E. Nugget canyon pl. Nessa Beren Jennifer & Mark Cassius The CAI Preschool Staff Carol & Daniel Karsch Super 4 BR home completely remodeled in the last 5 The Feig Family Purim years. Includes “in-law flat” w/separate entrance; new Ellen & Larry Grabell Irene & Ellis Friedman Evelyn Sigafus Marci Rothschild & Mark Simokaitis dual-pane low e windows & heat pumps, kitchen & baths. May Muskin Carol & Daniel Karsch 2681SF, pool & views. $469,900 Marlene & Ron Sandler Elaine Smelkinson Elaine Smelkinson Stephanie & Brett Locker Karen Peters In appreciation of: madeline friedman In honor of: Rabbi Arthur Oleisky vice president, abr, crs, gri Stacey Borin & Zachary Singer’s Barbara & Martin Mannlein 520.296.1956 888.296.1956 wedding GILO B’NAI MITZVAH www.tucsonazhomes.com Zina Starobinska TWINNING FUND [email protected] Madeline & Barry Friedman’s In memory of: new grandson Marcia Burstein Rosie & Paul Kahn Elaine Smelkinson Dawn Moriarty & Leonard Steinberg Esther Sherberg www.caiaz.org Kolenu May-June 2011 — Nisan/Iyar/Sivan 5771 Page 13 C ongregation A nshei I sr AE l D O N AT I O N S
In honor of: In memory of: RABBI ARTHUR OLEISKY In memory of: Becoming a Bar Mitzvah Wife, Bryna ENDOWMENT FUND FOR Mother-in-law, Beckie Noah Pensak Alan Zehngut EXCELLENCE IN JEWISH Ruth Berman Speedy recovery of: General contributions: EDUCATION & YOUTH ACTIVITIES Mother-in-law, Alice Ochman Rochelle Sulman Abigail Roberts In memory of: Husband, Hyman Shenitzer Esther Sherberg Ethan Roberts Mother, Molly Sister, Mary Brown EDUCATION DIRECTOR MUSIC & CHOIR FUND Wife, Rachel Sister, Sarah Povitsky RABBI KELLEY GLUDT’S In memory of: Maurice Jontow Molly Shenitzer DISCRETIONARY FUND Marcia Burstein Grandfather, Bejamin Deitchman Sara Blumenthal In memory of: Rose Rudis Lisa Ungar Holly, Steve, Ilana & Jason Shenitzer Marcia Burstein In honor of: Marcia Burstein Molly Shenitzer Evelyn Sigafus Naomi Gray & Josh Kovach’s Jerry Tumarkin’s mother, Aida Marcia Burstein In honor of: engagement Andrea Davis Ruth Berman Al Cohen’s Bar Mitzvah anniversary Hannah Berg David Polan’s mother, Jeanne Sybil & Albie Rauh Fay Roos Rose Rudis Terry & Jerry Neuman Holly, Steve, Ilana & Jason Shenitzer LOUISE HABER PRESCHOOL/ RABBI ARTHUR OLEISKY’S In honor of: Molly Shenitzer KINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP DISCRETIONARY FUND Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Elsie Eisner FUND In memory of: new grandson Bette Moskowitz In memory of: Mother, Rae Margo & Ron Gray Holly, Steve, Ilana & Jason Shenitzer Mother, Dorothy Cohen David Canterman Evelyn Bersh’s birthday David Polan’s mother, Jeanne Marylin Eisenfeld Mother, Celia Coleman Andrea Davis Rosie & Paul Kahn Mother, Louise Haber Herbert Nager PRAYER BOOK FUND Holly, Steve, Ilana & Jason Shenitzer Bonni Haber & Frederick Thorne Mother-in-law, Sara In memory of: Lynn & Leonard Snyder Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Bess Hoffman Marcia Burstein In honor of: Andi Gordon Mother, Sophie Rayna & John Gellman Jewel Fishkin ISRAEL YOUTH TRAVEL FUND Father, Samuel Dorleen Mallis David Polan’s birthday In memory of: Stan Lehman Elaine Smelkinson Susan & Scott Rovner’s new Husband, Hyman Father, Harold Meyer Fay Green granddaughter Enid Serebransky Grandmother, Fanny Ohnstein Levy In honor of: Alice & Joel Steinfeld’s new Aunt, Anna Warner Granddaughter, Rebecca Katz Shiffy & Bob Cohen’s anniversary grandson Marilyn Peskin-Kaufman Arlene & Morton Tuller Terri Cohen & Doug Friedman’s Molly Shenitzer Marcia Burstein Father, Gilbert Oremland anniversary Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Sam Grace Phyllis Sosnow Martin Miller new grandson Rochelle Abell & Dan Weisz Son, Anthony In appreciation of: Terri & David Polan & family Gerry Tumarkin’s mother, Ida Howard Shaw Rev. Nachman Berkowitz Speedy recovery of: Nancy & Ned Kohn Sister, Shirley Maslin Naomi Spitzer Ilene Scannell CANTOR IVOR LICHTERMAN’S Janet Laskey Deutch ABNER SEGAL LANDSCAPE FUND Molly Shenitzer DISCRETIONARY FUND Marcia Burstein In memory of: JEAN SPIEGEL KIDDUSH FUND In memory of: Barbara Levkowitz Gerald Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude In memory of: Mother, Kaye May Mushkin Sandra & Jim Rothschild Mother, Mary Boorstein Father, Samuel Robert Schoolman Pat Citron’s father, Kenneth Suzanne Szerlip Michael Boxer Debbie & Irving Rosenberg David Polan’s mother, Jeanne U.S.Y. FUND Mother, Shirley Feder Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Barbara & Gerald Goldberg In memory of: Jodi Emerson Joan Kleinerman LOUISE & NORMAN SHAPIRO Mother Mother, Gita Debbie & Irving Rosenberg RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Marvin Fortman Vladimir Groysman In honor of: SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mother, Elaine Gan Mother, Ida Jeffrey Rosenberg In memory of: Jami & Scott Gan Father, Saul Debbie & Irving Rosenberg Father, Stanley Mother, Bertha Jacobskind Ruth Trushin Speedy recovery of: Alan Zehngut Daughter, Rochelle Melville Father-in-law, David Grabell Michael Stoltz Milton Rich Judith & Borah Jacobskind Grandfather, Isaac Goldsmith Arlene & Mort Tuller Terri & David Polan Mother, Susan Neuman Lisa Grabell Elaine Smelkinson Rosie Eilat-Kahn Father, Julius Kleinman Maxine Baker Mother, Sara Monique Mensch HYMAN SHENITZER Paul Smelkinson MEMORIAL YOM TOV FUND
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Mother, Bryna Sharon & Richard Walton MARTIN L. WEICH In memory of: David Zehngut Elaine Smelkinson MEMORIAL FUND Grandfather, Bejamin Father, Murray Dixie & George Dany In memory of: Lisa Ungar Jean & Marvin Glassberg Rosie & Paul Kahn Friend, Betty Zunin Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Father, Harvey Greenspan Jerry Sorkin Ann Stein Hannah Berg Adrienne Reilly Lois & Ken Jacowsky Jerry Sorkin YOUTH CENTER FUND Father, Ben Lottner Moshe Toister’s sister, Bilhah Ruth & Ron Kolker In memory of: Husband, Milton Goldstein Bea Spear Lillian Weich Father, Louis Gloria Goldstein In honor of: Gail Szerlip Isaacs & Ron Isaacs Sheldon Wald Grandmother, Bessie Davidson Madeline & Barry Friedman’s Gail Mordka Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia Linda Friedman new grandson Doris Nelson Melissa Chicas Husband, Harvey Peskin Irene & Ellis Friedman’s new Barbara Selwyn Alison Geiger Marilyn Peskin-Kaufman grandson YAHRZEIT/YIZKOR FUND Lynn & Kurt Strauss Dorel Bernstein Paul Smelkinson In memory of: In honor of: Jean & Meno Nassi Stacey & Zack Singer’s marriage Mother, Anna Judith Ben-Asher’s marriage Joan Beroth’s father, Werner Jami & Scott Gan Charles Block Lynn & Kurt Strauss Sharon & Richard Walton Speedy recovery of: Mother, Rae Canterman ZUCKERMAN PRESCHOOL Sara Blumenthal Martin Mannlein Sandra Simon PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Jane & Bruce Ash Paul Smelkinson Mother, Ann Gilman FUND Phyllis & Burt Becker In appreciation of: Jane Kivel In memory of: Marilyn Einstein & Steve Sim & Linda Roy Mother, Pauline Ray Michael Deitch’s mother, Georgia family Rayna & John Gellman Dorleen Mallis The McIsaac Family Jami & Scott Gan U.S.Y. SHAOL POZEZ Mother, Gertrude Schultz Ron Sandler’s brother, Solomon Lois & Ken Jacowsky ENDOWMENT FUND Sarah & Leonard Schultz Jerry Sorkin Rosie & Paul Kahn In memory of: Father Bunny & Don Simon Judy & Chuck Schultz & Mother, Carole Fern Feder Enid & Mel Zuckerman family Barbie Levine Father, Nachman David Guberek Elaine Smelkinson Marcia Burstein Aunt, Faye Ginsberg Helene Gettner Nikki & David Klein Joan Kleinerman Lisa Ungar Father & Husband, Victor Sabo In honor of: Paul Smelkinson Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Maxine Guthartz Betty & Stanley Scott’s anniversary Linda & Gerry Tumarkin Marilyn & Lee Ogburn Lorraine Sabo Sylvia Levkowitz Mary Wezelman Evie Pozez Jerry Goldberg’s mother, Gertrude Leslie & Joseph Back Gail & Milton Scharff David Hameroff Bernard Nipkin Marta & Willie Kats & family Leslee & Ira Gluck & family Harriette Scrinopskie David Polan’s mother, Jeanne Jill & Leland Shurin Be part of the “In Box” Crowd! Judy & Chuck Schultz & family Receive e-mail blasts (there are many lists from which to choose) by visiting our Web site: www.caiaz.org. Look for and click on “Get E-mail Updates.” Even if you already receive some e-mail blasts from us, you can update your preferences at any time. ATTENDS TO YOUR ... ? The last option in the list, “E-mail Synagogue Flyers (No Snail WHO Mail)” means that you will not receive hard copy flyers in the A. BUSINESS STARTUP SERVICES mail for congregational events. (You may still receive flyers for B. ALL NOT-4-PROFIT PROCEDURES affiliate, preschool, religious school &/or USY events.) Opting C. oN TIME PAYROLL & TAX REPORTS in is very easy and can help us save time, money and trees. D. CONSERVATORSHIP ACCOUNTING PLEASE NOTE: If you have opted out at any time in the past, you must opt back in; we are not allowed to do so. OUR CPA: Lorraine Hellring
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