BETH SHALOM

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June - July 2008 Iyar - Tammuz 5768

To our new community of Beth Shalom, vigorating an aging community. There too I was proud of national recognition for some life-changing programs. Again, one of the

signal programs there was a reinventing of Shabbat with the aid of Although the time of my arrival in Columbia is still a couple of STAR's famed Synaplex award. months away I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself to you, tell you a bit about myself and the things I treasure. This past year I have devoted myself to a new series of ven- tures. My first task was as an interim rabbi in Virginia to help heal I grew up in a northern community and despite the geographic and their wounds and help them sort out some concrete issues of organi- regional differences between Massachusetts and South Carolina zation. At the same time, I was finishing a book that I had been there were many similarities. It was a large town with a small Jew- planning for many years. Journey to the Soul: Kabbalah's Path- ish community. The challenges facing the Jews there were way to Your Present and Future has just been published! The many. Issues like assimilation and identity were key. It was not book is designed to outreach for those who are seeking a spiritual easy. At the same time the benefits of living in a small community side to their faith. While zealously working to publish this book I made every holy day an opportunity to become reacquainted and see have also been busy setting up a web site ( http://lifespathway.com/ how all the children had grown…. default.aspx ) and two blogs and a weekly Torah e-mail for the pur- pose of spiritually reaching out to people. My education took me to where I gained two degrees, one from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in Jewish Eagerly I look forward to joining you in Columbia with my wife, History and the other from Columbia University (could this be fore- Rivke. For us, it will be our second congregation. Rivke's bound- shadowing?) in Political Science. less energy, thoughtfulness and depth of spirituality continues to be a gift to my life. Still reasonably newly married we continue to cele- Ordained in London, England I had the privilege of studying under brate all the great and small moments together. In Genesis the first some of the finest and most creative minds of the Continent. Those woman is called an ezer k'negdo , someone who will help the primor- teachers continue to exert an influence on me to this day. They gave dial man into a whole being with her insight. Rivke is just me lessons in Talmud and life. I still have days when something that. While my perspective tends to be monolithic, her remarkably they said to me more than two decades ago comes to mind and helps rich Dominican background and spiritual inclination always pro- to make sense of contemporary conundrums. They were halcyon vides a fresh perspective to me. days of discovery and gathering tools that would equip me through the rest of my career. We are in the years of our life when the needs of our children are lessening ( kinehora !) and the five of them are busy making their While it was tempting to remain in England I returned to the United own way in the world. States where over the course of more than twenty years I served three congregations in Massachusetts (motto: if you can spell it you What I bring to Beth Shalom. My interests are making Judaism can vote) and New York. Each synagogue was different than the accessible, meaningful and joyful. There are plenty of times for others in terms of size and demographics. One of the many lessons I mourning and sadness, too many. Dayenu. I present the side of learned was that each community has its own unique needs. Time Judaism that is infused with hope and growth. Accenting singing, was needed to fully acquaint myself with each of these congrega- story-telling and the search for a soulful life I bring to the pulpit tions so that I could first understand their specific situation and then energy. I look forward to the journey in front of us. best address their needs and not come with my own preset agenda. In my first congregation my primary focus was on children and Please let me know of your needs and concerns. Also, please be adult education. In both instances through hard work and creative forgiving. I will not be so good at remembering names (there are a programming national honors were awarded for groundbreaking lot more of you than us) but through time and experience we will innovations. One of them was the Kid's Kallah , a week long camp/ come to know one another. I look forward to that. I also look for- school/celebration for children during vacation. My next congrega- ward to laughing with you, holding your hand, growing, crying, tion had significantly different needs. For them I crafted congrega- making silly mistakes, exploring and celebrating. tional programs that addressed the yawning lacuna of connection and loneliness. Not far from the members needed to Until then I wish you well….. create a congregational identity. They lived in the shadow of far more powerful forces that made them feel insignificant. A single Shalom, example was Shabbatons designed to bring all ages together for a weekend of song, introspection, storytelling and many varied pro- Rabbi Jonathan Case grams. My third congregation's challenges were defined by rein- President’s message….

The summer has arrived and we have had a busy and fruitful spring. By August 1, 2008, we will have a new rabbi, Rabbi Case and his wife Rivke, with us. I know that we are all ea- gerly awaiting their arrival and I hope that everyone will plan to help us install the Rabbi and welcome the Case family to Columbia on Shabbat, Saturday, August 23, 2008. Members of the BOD have been in contact with Rabbi Case over the past months so that the transition to Beth Shalom should be a smooth one.

As most of you know, Israel is celebrating their 60th Anniversary as an independent state this year. We have started our celebration with Israel with a Sisterhood donor highlighting two

Israeli singers and a delicious dessert buffet on Mother’s day. We plan to have another SIR program in the Fall, high- lighting the Anniversary with discussions, speakers, and a Shabbat service. There are a few couples that will be travel- ing to Israel this summer, Sam Lourie will be celebrating his Bar Mitzvah at Masada, and the international General Assembly (GA) will be held in Jerusalem in November. Bruce and I plan to attend the GA conference with several other couples from the Columbia area. Come join us for what promises to be an unforgettable experience!! Although Israel and I share the same age, she continues to appear young, vibrant, and full of promise. (I can’t always say the same for me.) Israel has succeeded in developing an “ordinary” life for most of its citizens. “One of the goals of Theodor Herzl and David Ben-Gurion was for Israel to become a normal nation—a nation, as the idiom went, with Jewish cops busting Jewish crooks.”

I wish all of you a safe and restful summer. When you return from your vacations, we will again continue with the business at hand: supporting the synagogue and religious school, funding the Endowment Foundation, presenting scholarly lectures and discussions, and preparing for the High Holidays. As the saying goes, “See you in Septem- ber……”

Lilly Filler, MD

“The Holocaust Remembered” Exhibit

About 200 people attended the commemoration service, Yom Hashoah, at Beth Shalom on May 1, 2008. We were privileged to experience two previously unheard stories from Survivors, David Miller, as told by his son Dr. Henry Miller, and from Abe Stern as told by a grandson and by his daughter, Donna Magaro. The stories were enhanced by pictures depicting the experiences of both Mr. Miller and Mr. Stern. Both stories were riveting and brought tears to many.

Additionally, the children from all Columbia Jewish religious schools participated in the service. Their testimonies and use of yellow roses to signify remembrance was very moving to all attending. Rabbis Hesh Epstein and Daniel Sherman, as well as Dr. Michal Rubin enhanced the service with prayers and chanting.

The new Holocaust Prior to the service and immediately following the service, exhibit debuted at participants were able to preview the new “Holocaust Re- Beth Shalom and membered” exhibit, developed by the Columbia Holocaust then moved to the Education Commission, co-chaired by Dr. Lilly Filler and JCC. The exhibit Lyssa Harvey, with consultative assistance from Dr. Seldon highlights South Smith and Steven Terner, and editorial and illustrative assis- Carolina Holocaust tance from Mr. Michael Fey and Mr. Fritz Hamer from the survivors, their sto- SC State Museum. The exhibit highlights SC Survivors and ries and their fami- Liberators with an emphasis on Columbia Survivors and lies. Several gen- Liberators. The exhibit was then moved to the CJCC to be erations of Beth Shalom families are shown throughout the month of May. It will be shown again featured. at the CJCC during the High Holidays. Don’t miss it!!

Page 2 We are not sure we All The News From want to grow up! Beth Shalom Religious School

Who can believe it is the end of the School year already? The Confirmation Class celebrated by taking a day to see Charleston Jewishly! We hosted the STAR Program and explored how to help the 27 million people who are still in SLAVERY! I wish to thank all the teachers, parents and stu- dents who made this year so very special.

Education Shabbat was full of great food, thanks to Larisa and Haim! Students leading the ser- vice and sharing exhibits of all they learned this year were the highlight of the evening! Teachers received gifts from the Board of Education and all had a great night. Mazal Tov to our Confirmands: Rebekah Lovit, Zachary Hodges & Kitra Monnier

Join us for Confirmation Services Saturday, June 7 - 9:30 a.m.

Please join us for Confirmation Services, a child naming for Shauna Webb, and a special kiddush luncheon in honor of Heidi Lovit’s 50th birthday and the Confirmation Class, sponsored by David Lovit and family. An ice cream bar is being sponsored in honor of Shauna Webb’s naming by Sean & Jackie Webb.

RAMBLINGS AND RUMINATIONS ON JEWISH EDUCATON AND JEWISH LIFE Rabbi Dr. Leon H. Spotts, Beth Shalom Resident Scholar ISRAEL’S 60 th BIRTHDAY: PART 2–

HOW ISRAEL HAS BECOME A ried out through a network of black plastic tubing which runs RECOGNIZED MEMBER OF THE the length of the rows of crops. Directly adjacent to each COMMUNITY OF NATIONS plant is a hole in the tubing through which is delivered water and nutrients appropriate to the crop being irrigated. This Most historical accounts of the past system can be hooked up to a computer which then calibrates six decades of Israel’s existence the optimal proportions of water and nutrients to be delivered would most likely center on the nu- through the tubing. This highly effective system has been merous wars Israel has fought with its exported to other land areas where the so-called Mediterra- Arab enemies and/or the momentous nean climate prevails – including the southwest . political developments which have had an enormous influ- ence on the character of the Jewish state and its people, For ** From the Western Negev to the European flower markets all that these are important, other, more fundamental and ulti- A number of years ago several enterprising Israeli agrono- mately more significant changes have quietly taken place in mists seized upon the idea of utilizing the western Negev to Israel’s economic and social fabric so as to enable the Jewish grow flowers during the winter for export to the flower mar- state to occupy an increasingly important position in the kets of Europe. Using portable, lean-to like out houses, they world community of nations, The societal encouragement to magnified the heat it produced by the low winter Negev sun, Israelis to innovate in all areas of human life, coupled with and so accelerated the growth of the flowers. Early each the traditional Jewish emphasis on educational and profes- morning the entrepreneurs would harvest and pack the ma- sional accomplishment has transformed Israel into a virtual ture flowers and ship them off by plane from which they cauldron of invention and innovation in a variety of fields, were delivered to the markets of Amsterdam, Brussels, Here are some examples: Rome, and other European cities in time for sale that same morning. ** Pharmaceuticals – For many years the world’s leading producer of generic drugs was America’s Baxter Laborato- ** Rescue and Recovery – The Israeli rescue and recovery ries. That honor has now passed to a respected Israeli firm, unit is recognized as one of the best in the world; unfortu- Teva Pharmaceuticals. Teva, incidentally, also produces and nately, they have had lots of experience in this area, When- markets brand name drugs under its own imprimatur. ever and wherever disaster strikes a contingent of Israeli ex- perts dispatched to the scene. Because of their skill and ex- ** High-tech Medical Equipment – Israel has become one of perience the Israelis often take a leadership role in the rescue the world’s leading developers of certain types of medical and recovery effort, and invariably undertake the most chal- imaging equipment. Thus, the MRI machine at your local lenging assignments. hospital may well be an Israeli product, along with the minia- ture computer swallowed by the patient undergoing an upper The foregoing are but a few examples of how Israel has as- GI scan. sumed its legitimate place among the community of nations over the past 60 years. We can confidently expect this trend ** Drip Irrigation System – The chronic water shortage in to continue in the years and decades to come, thus fulfilling Israel makes it uneconomic to utilize the most common pro- in the modern world the Biblical Prophecy, For out of Zion cedures for irrigating field crops – canals and gigantic water shall come forth the Law, and word of the Lord from Jerusa- sprinklers. Most commonly in Israel today, irrigation is car- lem.

Page 4 MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT Linda & Daryl Giddings

Why did you join Beth Shalom Synagogue? Linda: My religious background had always been Conservative Judaism so when I arrived in Columbia in 1998 from Long Island, NY it was a natural decision to join Beth Shalom.

Daryl: Shortly after I met Linda. I accompanied her to a synagogue since it was her mother's Yahrtzeit. This was my first time in a synagogue and I was very impressed with the services. Rabbi Silverstein greeted me (an unknown) warmly and I was made to feel comfortable in this new situation. I especially recall being pleasantly surprised by seeing children and other congregants participating in the service, rather than only having a minister officiate services. Afterwards I was welcomed by Adinah Silverstein, Barry Laban and David Lovit. This positive experience tweaked my interest in learning more about Judaism, since I had a long- standing spiritual search. I started studying with Rabbi Silverstein, first just to learn more about the religion, and then, later, to embark on an intense and arduous journey to becoming Jewish. Under Rabbi Silverstein’s excellent tutorage, I learned so much history and culture, but I also found out how dif- ficult it was to learn Hebrew. However nothing is impossible and with persistence I learned to read Hebrew. Currently I even have had the courage to read from the torah. I converted to Judaism in April, 2002 and Linda and I were married in October, 2002 in Beth Shalom Synagogue.

What do you like about Beth Shalom Synagogue? Daryl: During the conversion process I attended services every Shabbat and it became a part of my life that is very important to me. I have always felt welcomed and comfortable and attending services has given me a sense of peace. I always feel better about my- self after attending services. In addition to attending Shabbat services, I rapidly became engaged in many aspects of synagogue life. I became involved in the Adinah kitchen renovation plans, taught Sunday School, volunteered for the Chevra Kaddisha, became a member of the Board of Directors, and currently am the chair of the Board of Education for the Beth Shalom Religious School. I believe that by demonstrating positive action through involvement, I get much more out of being a member of the synagogue. Whether it is attending services, going to a meeting or repairing plumbing in the kitchen, each and every time I leave the synagogue, I feel better than when I walked in.

Linda: I agree with Daryl on the reasons Beth Shalom is not only a place of worship for us. As a newcomer to town, I joined Sister- hood and this opened up an entire new circle of friends. Doris Frank was one of the first people who involved me more in syna- gogue life by recruiting me as Co-President of Sisterhood with her. I have served on the synagogue Board of Directors as Secretary, Membership Chair and , presently, as Social/Programming Committee Chair. I helped in creating the Beth Shalom Sisterhood book club and continue to attend the monthly meetings, and I enjoy singing in the high holiday “choir”. The synagogue provides a way to make wonderful, meaningful connections with people and develop a social network. I find that our circle of friends are diverse and we have found just the right mix of individuals that make our lives fulfilling.

Linda and Daryl Giddings are a wonderful asset to our synagogue and we are not sure what we would do without their daily contri- butions to the Beth Shalom Community. In addition to their involvement in shul they both lead full and active lives.

Linda recently completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She currently is a Science Assessment Specialist with the S.C. Department of Education. She is a life member of Hadassah and co-ordinates their Read* Write*Now Program. She also serves on the Harvest Hope Food Bank Project. Daryl retired from the Army after 26 ½ years of service. He is presently with the S.C. De- partment of Corrections as a Division Director. He directs and coordinates the Prison Industries and the Facilities Management Divisions of S.C. Prisons. He is a member of the S.C. Emergency Response Team, and is an active member of the Scottish Rite Ma- sons. Linda and Daryl are members of the Jewish Cultural Arts Committee of the Jewish Community Center, and volunteer at the Theatre. They both love to read, go to the theatre, fine dining, and travel. They have just returned from Africa, but have also traveled to Israel and Europe. One of their favorite trips was spending a week on a Catamaran in the Caribbean. Be- tween them they have 6 children. Gidget is a hospital CEO for Nemours in Orlando, Fla.; Daryl II is a S.C. Highway Patrolman, in Conway, S.C.; Aliza, (who was born in Israel) is an Educator in NYC; Jonathan, is the chief of bariatric surgery in University Hos- pital in Denver, Co.; Edward, is a Computer Engineer in Orlando, Fla. and Rachel is continuing her graduate studies in NYC. They have 4 granddaughters and another one on the way this month. You can see why Daryl and Linda spend a lot of their time travel- ing! Lyssa Harvey, Membership Co-Chair

Page 5 Sisterhood Happenings

Sisterhood wrapped up the year with a wonderful celebration at the 49 th Annual Donor Event by commemorating the 60 th anniversary of the State of Israel. The fabulous singing duo, Shorashim , entertained the crowd with fa- miliar and not too familiar Israeli songs. It was a delightful afternoon of singing and celebrating. Thanks to Leah Cherney for volunteering to chair this event and to her committee for making this year’s Donor a great success.

If you have not given to the Donor this year, there is still time to make your commitment. The money raised will help the sisterhood provide scholarships for children to attend a summer Jewish experience. In addition, it helps our sisterhood to provide community philanthropy as well as leadership training for our sisterhood members and board. Thank you to those that made their donations this year.

Catherine Morgan, Amanda Schlager, Gail Schein and I attended the Southern Region conference in Savannah. We attended a variety of sessions and beautiful Shabbat services led by the women of sisterhood. I was honored with the Light of Torah Award, an award that is given every other year to women from each sisterhood that have shown leadership and dedication to their community and synagogue. It was wonderful event and I was truly touched by the lovely ceremony. Thank you to Catherine and the board for this nomination. I follow in the shoes of very strong women in our community including Fran Solomon of blessed memory.

The upcoming summer will be quiet for activities of the sisterhood, but the board will be busy planning for an exciting year to come.

PS. It would be my honor to see you all at the Shabbat Kiddush on June 7 th given by my husband and children in celebration of my special “50 th ” birthday.

Heidi Lovit, BSS Sisterhood, President

THANK YOU SISTERHOOD DONOR CONTRIBUTORS:

DIAMOND MITZVAH—$250 Helene Kligman Hannah Rubin Pat Baker Jocelyn Burg Ida Berry Sue Kline Lilly Filler Leah Cherney Joni Cutler Lynda Laban Lyssa Harvey If your name was Penni Nadel Marsha Belson not listed, please RUBY MITZVAH—$180 Ruth Bazerman Meira Warshauer call the office so Carolyn Kressler Greenberg Michal Rubin we can list it in Linda Schoen Giddings MAZEL—$25 Nancy Nankin next months bul- Toni Elkins Helen Silver Ruth Rast letin. Ilse K. Young Suzi Stark GOLDEN MITZVAH—$100 Judith Lindau Wendy Stahl Hannah Kirschenfeld Mildred Berliner Willardean Bernstein Heidi Lovit Nancy Sonenshine Patricia Lovit Sarah Drucker Sue Sussman MITZVAH—$50 Gail Schein Ann Lee Baron Blanche Kaplan CHAI—$18 Bobbi Matzner Athene Woscek Doris Frank Barbara Kahn Eleanor Hammer Becky Lourie Jane Kulbersh Belle Jewler Peggy Jacobs Dorothy Eisenstadt Thalia Birch Erika Swerling Ethel Miller Leah Cherney, Magda Fishman (singer), Yuval DOUBLE CHAI—$36 Gail Ginsberg Cohen (musician) and Heidi Lovit at the Sister- Diana Woodrow Gail Lieb hood Donor event.

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Rosh Chodesh Supper Club Jewish Woman’s Book Club Beth Shalom Synagogue - Library Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17th At the home of Ruth Rast 7 p.m. 105 Dibble Lane, Columbia, SC 29223

Bring your favorite dairy or Join us to discuss: vegetarian dish to share.

Accidents RSVP to Ruth at 462-0008 or [email protected] By Yael Hedaya In addition, we will discuss the two short Catherine Morgan, Gail Schein, Southern Region new books from the cancelled April meeting. President, Barbara Ezring, Heidi Lovit and Amanda Schlager at the Southern Region Conference. The Collaborator of Bethlehem By Matt Beynon Rees

Because They Hate By Brigitte Gabriel

There will be no babysitting during the sum- mer months during Shabbat services. Babysit- ting will resume in the middle of August when school begins. Have a great summer!

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Gift Shop Can solve your problems….

•Is your husband still wearing his Bar Mitzvah tallis? •Are your kiddush cups chipped and dented? •Are your mezuzzahs weather beaten? •Is it ok to replace Aunt Sadie’s challah knife? •If YES is the answer to any of these questions - Beth Shalom Gift Shop - can solve your problems!

•Are you looking to spend a couple of hours in a worthwhile activity? •Are your days long, with nothing to do? Volunteer at Beth Shalom Gift Shop. Beth Shalom Gift Shop - can solve your problems!

Hours: By appointment only. Please call one of our volunteers to make an appointment to meet you at the Gift Shop. Ruth Rast - 462-0008 Bobbi Matzner - 234-8726 Ann Baum - 790-1255 Ilsa Sammon - 787-6461

Page 7 On May 7, 2008, Col (Ret) Arthur “Art” Datnoff was awarded South Carolina’s Or- der of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor for his “exceptional dedicated service” to South Carolina and the nation. Senator Joel Lourie and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott presented the award on behalf of S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford at the Scottish Rite Masons monthly meeting in Columbia.

“Art Datnoff epitomizes what it is to be an American” said Senator Lourie during the presentation. “Art has served his country for more than thirty years as a soldier and has continued that dedicated service to his fellow man since he retired.” “Art has been the leader in fund raising efforts for the “Rite Care Center, for learning dis- abilities” of the Scottish Rite for years. His efforts have ensured that several hundred young children have been able to succeed in their education.” The Rite Care Center, located on Garners Ferry road, is one of three such centers sponsored by the Scottish Rite in South Carolina that provide language tutoring for those in need at no cost to the families.

Sheriff Leon Lott told the audience, “Art is a special person who has touched the lives of many and continues to do so today. We can all be very proud to know we are friends of such a worthy individual as Art Datnoff. Here we are on the eve of his 90 th birthday and Art is still working to make a difference in our lives, a testimony to the strength and character of a wonderful man.”

Art was surprised by the presentation and in his usual quiet and humble manner credited his lifetime successes to his family and friends.

MAZAL TOV!

♦ Marie McGwier, who graduated from Dreher High School and will be going to Boston University. ♦ Amanda Sutker, who graduated from Dutch Fork High School. Amanda received the Palmetto Scholar and National Beta Club Scholarships. She will be attending PC in the Fall. ♦ Sarah McGwier, who graduated from Midlands Technical College and is continuing on to USC. ♦ Leah Greenberg, who graduated from Cardozo Law School in New York. ♦ Rachel Greenberg, who graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. ♦ Adam Lovit, who graduated from the University of Michigan in Engineering. ♦ Kyle Harvey, who graduated from Washington & Lee and will be going to MUSC this Fall. ♦ Jordane Harvey, who received her Masters Degree from the Citadel. ♦ Alexander Howe, who is the son of Rebecca & Arnold Pinsker, graduated from SUNY in Syracuse, NY. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Natural Resource Management. ♦ Sara Sharnoff, who graduated from Indiana University. ♦ Dr. David Reisman, on being promoted to full professor in the Biology Department at USC. ♦ Gloria & Henry Goldberg, on the birth of their first grandchild, Harry Jacob Goldberg. Proud parents are Adam & Samantha Goldberg. ♦ Jane & David Kulbersh, on the birth of their granddaughter, Rory Shaina Lipson. Proud parents are Leslie & Aaron Lipson of Georgia. ♦ Michal Rubin & David Reisman, on the marriage of their daughter.

Con"GRAD"ulations and best wishes to Beth Shalom's high school graduates:

Matthew Baker Francie Berger Julia Blachman Gracie Faulkenberry Sam Greenberg Amy Gross Hayden Kornblut Chase Levinson Danna Lewsky Marie McGwier Rachel Milas John Paul Palmer Whitney Rapoport Amanda Sutker Stephanie Walden Kala Seidenberg

Page 8 DANCING WITH THE STARS

Please join us for an entertaining evening when Beth Shalom presents “Dancing With The Stars.” Patterned after the successful TV show of the same name, eight Beth Shalom couples will compete for the mirror ball trophy. Our talented couples are Tania and Isaac Murciano, Doris and Ronnie Frank, Lisa and Ben Daniel Ar- nold, Mel Go and partner, Jocelyn Burg and Andrei Bolshakov, Lori and Rob Lapin, Jen and Eric Elkins and Larry Needle and partner. The dancers will show- case their ballroom skills, the celebrity judges will offer their comments and you will vote for your favorite couples by making a (hopefully generous) pledge. We hope to raise lots of money for Beth Shalom and have a terrific time in the process.

The “Dancing With The Stars” evening will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Embassy Suites at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $75.00 per person and will include hors d’ouevres and dinner, as well as seeing the best dancers in Columbia take to the stage. We are expecting a large crowd for this fun evening and hope you will be among them.

Television comes to Beth Shalom! Our own Dancing with the Stars

With Beth Shalom Flavor! Save The Date

Shag, Tap, Waltz, Swing You’ll see it all with our hometown pros! Saturday, October 11, 2008 7:00 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel Invitation to follow

Page 9 Candle Lighting Times June-July Calendar of Events 6/1 Beth Shalom Annual Family Picnic at Sesqui park. 10:30 a.m. 6/4 Rosh Chodesh Supper Club at the home of Ruth Rast. 6:30 p.m. 6/7 9:30 a.m. Confirmation services & child naming for Shauna Webb. Kiddush June 6 ………... 8:13 p.m. luncheon in honor of Heidi Lovit’s 50th birthday, the Confirmation class and in honor of Shauna Webb’s naming. June 13 ………... 8:16 p.m. 6/8 Tikkun Leil Shavuot 9 p.m. June 20 ………... 8:18 p.m. 6/9 Shavuot services (office is closed) 9:45 a.m. June 27 ………... 8:19 p.m. 6/10 Shavuot/Yizkor services (office is closed) 9:45 a.m. 6/11 Executive Board meeting 6:30 p.m. July 4 ………... 8:19 p.m. 6/11 Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m. July 11 ………... 8:17 p.m. 6/17 7 p.m. Jewish Women’s Book Club Meeting in the Library July 18 ………... 8:14 p.m. 6/21 Baby naming ceremony for Chloe Lila Matzner. 9:45 a.m. July 25 ………... 8:10 p.m. Kiddush luncheon in honor of the Chloe Matzner’s baby naming. Sponsored by the Matzner and Reichenthal families. Schedule of Services 7/15 Jewish Women’s Book Club Meeting in the library. 7 p.m.

7/16 Executive Board meeting 6:30 p.m. 7/16 Board of Directors meeting 7:30 p.m. 7/30 Beth Shalom Men’s Club - Columbia Blowfish baseball game. 6:15 p.m. Friday …….... 6:30 p.m. Saturday …….... 9:45 a.m.

Dear Beth Shalom family, Mon.-Thurs. ……… 6:15 p.m.

On behalf of my family and me, I thank my many friends at Beth Shalom who helped make this time in our lives more bearable. Very few people here knew Dear Beth Shalom family, my wonderful mother, yet minyans were always full. We even were able to have a wonderful Shaharit service at 6:45 a.m. the day one of my brothers returned to Potomac, Maryland! My family and I are touched by the many kindnesses and Thank you for all the cards, friendships we received from everyone. Beth Shalom is a very special family. donations, calls and many Thank you all for your time, kind words, food, and donations in Mom’s honor. kindnesses shared during We will never forget it. this difficult time, after the Sharon Robinson loss of my son, Barry Meyer. *If anyone is interested in attending a once a month Shaharit service, contact the office or me at 790-7977 or 238-1004. Florence Fox

MITZVAH PROJECT

Alex Zalesne and Sam Lourie, who will both become B’nai Mitzvah this year, are working on a joint Mitzvah project. The boys are collecting new and used sports equipment for Epworth Children's Home here in Colum- bia. They will have boxes set up at Beth Shalom Synagogue and the Jewish Community Center, or you can call the Synagogue office to have bigger items picked up. The boys will complete their project by having a fun day at the Children's Home later this summer. They will organize games using the donated equipment and combine it with a cookout.

Please help Alex and Sam by donating any new or used items in good condition — baseball gloves, bats, soc- cer balls, soccer goals and any other sports equipment your children (or you) have outgrown.

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Page 11 “Tuesday’s with Morrie” HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

6/6 David & Jane Kulbersh 37 years 6/8 David & Lyssa Fischbein 39 years 6/9 Samuel & Toni Elkins 40 years 6/9 Linwood & Judy Small 34 years 6/10 Harold & Rose Kline 52 years 6/11 Herbert & Eleanor Niestat 46 years 6/11 Alan & Dianne Witten 2 years 6/13 Jack & Gail Lieb 43 years 6/14 Herb & Ronnie Drucker 27 years 6/16 Jacob & Basya Lesov 36 years 6/17 Jackie & Rosalie Jacob 32 years Suzi Stark, Daryl Giddings and Scrappy Stark 6/17 Gerald & Nancy Sonenshine 35 years enjoy schmoozing during intermission at 6/18 Paul & Hannah Kirschenfeld 31 years Workshop Theatre. 6/18 Nathan & Lilyan Picow 55 years 6/18 Shane & Lindsay Rabin 4 years 6/18 Howard & Sharon Robinson 36 years 6/19 Herman & Adele Salzberg 53 years 6/20 Michael & Sherry Spevack 26 years 6/20 Richard Sribnick & Kathleen Marshall 11 years 6/21 Donen & Sheila Davis 16 years 6/22 Tobie & Sarah Drucker 39 years 6/23 Mark & Helen Rapoport 23 years 6/25 Robert & Terri Hodges 19 years 6/25 David & Tanya Siff 8 years 6/26 Scott & Jessica Thur 3 years 6/27 Stanley & Carolyn Greenberg 37 years Tania Murciano and Sue Sussman chat at the 6/27 Jack & Sandra Whitton 9 years Workshop Theatre gala. 6/28 Philip & Frances Levin 38 years 6/29 John & Marcie Baker 18 years 6/30 Daniel & Catherine Morgan 24 years Beth Shalom 7/1 Arnold & Dean Bernstein 46 years Men’s Club 7/3 Jay & Leila Bressler 3 years 7/3 Joel & Sue Sussman 41 years Columbia Blowfish 7/6 Stephen & Vicky Serbin 39 years Baseball Game 7/6 Michael & Patty Tucker 33 years 7/7 Leon & Sara Spotts 46 years Wednesday, July 30 7/9 Henry & Rachel Barnett 2 years 6:15 p.m. 7/9 Ramon & Elna Benson 29 years 7/10 Mark & Dena Gelman 37 years Meet at Beth Shalom at 6:15 p.m. and we will 7/12 Everett & Shirley Ness 59 years carpool to the Blowfish game. The game be- 7/13 Steve & Sharon Batey 11 years gins at 7:05 p.m. 7/15 Walker & Ruth Rast 14 years 7/16 Lui & Erica Allison 4 years This is a discount beverage night: $1 drafts 7/19 Harold & Irene Jablon 38 years and sodas. 7/20 Frank & Barbara Volin 12 years 7/27 Mark & Hope Brannock 22 years RSVP to Dan Matzner at: 7/30 John & Elizabeth Webb 2 years [email protected] or 673-6813, so he can purchase block tickets for the game.

Page 12 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

6/1 Adam Ritter 6/19 Claire Nezvesky 7/13 Paula Karesh 6/3 Howard Hammer 6/19 Patricia Tucker 7/13 Sue Kline 6/3 Jacob Lesov 6/19 Sean Webb 7/13 Daniel Morgan 6/4 Daniel Tzvi Kalus 6/20 Lauren Corvi 7/14 Thalia Birch 6/4 Ron Yitzhak Kalus 6/21 Sherry Spevack 7/14 Benjamin Feldman 6/5 Heidi Lovit 6/24 Peggy Jacobs 7/14 Harold Jablon 6/5 Sue Sussman 6/24 Jack Lapin 7/15 Francie Berger 6/6 Cindi Stark 6/25 Jack Gottlieb 7/16 Matthew Gottlieb 6/8 Ruth Bazerman 6/26 Sheila Davis 7/16 Paul Woodrow 6/9 Marlie Elisabeth Berger 6/26 Samuel Elkins 7/17 Norman Goldberg 6/9 Eden Harvey 6/26 Grace Faulkenberry 7/17 Belle Jewler 6/9 Eveda Matzner 6/26 Karl Goldberg 7/17 Mick Lourie 6/9 Ian Picow 6/27 Marie Gross 7/17 Goldie Rubinstein Morris 6/9 Lawrence Wasserberger 6/30 Sheila Gendil 7/18 Kyle Harvey 6/10 Bluma Goldberg 7/1 Adam Firetag 7/19 Isabel Drucker 6/10 Harold Rittenberg 7/1 Shirley Levine 7/20 Jessica Gottlieb 6/11 Renee Bland 7/1 Evan Russo 7/23 Dan Kline 6/11 Emily Gottlieb 7/1 Susan Stark 7/23 Eleanor Levy 6/11 Kaitlin Gottlieb 7/2 Jack Lieb 7/23 Greta Richman 6/11 Jackie Jacob 7/2 Everett Ness 7/24 Bruce Deutschmann 6/12 Marsha Belson 7/3 Alex Safran 7/24 Robert Hodges 6/12 Susan Ann Lourie 7/4 Sara Schoeman 7/24 Lawrence Nadel 6/12 Emily Raxter 7/5 John Baker 7/25 Ina Gottlieb 6/12 Leslie Silver 7/5 Jeffrey Jacobs 7/25 Brian Lander 6/13 Everdell Davis 7/5 Katlyn Safran 7/25 Herbert Niestat 6/13 Beryle Jaffe 7/6 Jonathan Harvey 7/25 Debra Stombler 6/13 Doris Kahn 7/6 Arlene Pearlstine 7/26 Jennifer Feldman 6/14 David Ross 7/8 Samuel Feldman 7/27 Landon Martin 6/16 Ramon Benson 7/8 Herman Salzberg 7/27 Peyton Martin 6/16 Nell Berry 7/9 Rachel Levinson Barnett 7/27 Elaine McGwier 6/16 Andrei Bolshakov 7/9 Robert Ginsberg 7/27 Barbara Volin 6/16 Rebekah Lovit 7/9 Marie McGwier 7/27 Steven Wagner 6/16 Helen Mendel 7/10 Max Blachman 7/28 Bruce Filler 6/16 Eddie Ross 7/10 Steven DeGeorge 7/28 Susan R. Lourie 6/16 Rachel Silver 7/10 David Hammer 7/30 Willardean Bernstein 6/17 Henry Goldberg 7/10 Ryan Wagner 7/31 Blanche Feldman 6/17 Richard Silver 7/11 Eric Bland 7/31 Julie Gendil 6/18 Joel Levy 7/11 Leila Nadel Bressler 7/31 Marci Robinson 6/19 Justine Brannock 7/12 Daniel Shoemaker 7/31 Peter Vardi

Page 13 Letters from the mailbag….

Dear Beth Shalom,

My wife and I are members of Or Atid in Richmond, VA. Let me start by telling you how truly fortunate you are to have made the decision to accept Rabbi Case as your new spiritual leader. If you liked him in an interview, you'll love his compassion in dealing with life events and his unique enthusiasm and delivery of his spiritual messages that will leave your congregants re-invigorated.

We would like very much to come to Beth Shalom for 2 days of Rosh Hashanah this year to see Rabbi Case just one/two more times. Not sure yet if we can really make it, but I'm certainly trying to arrange my schedule accordingly.

Sincerely, Steve & Karen Gilman

Dear Dr. Filler,

On behalf of the young people of St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church we would like to take this opportunity to join you and the members of your congregation in the solemn observance of Yom HaShoah. The youth of our church have asked me, as their representative, to express to you our commitment to ensuring that the lives of those who were victims of genocide in years past will never be forgotten and that our voices will not be silent in the face of present oppression.

The young people in our Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) have taken steps to educate themselves about the horrors of genocide in the past and the terrible truth that those horrors continue to exist in our world today. They intend to remain vigilant to the need for action whenever evil threatens to engulf innocent people in our world. To that end, they have worked, throughout the year, to earn money for use in supporting efforts to 'address disease, famine and social injustice wherever they exist.

In honor of your congregation a donation is being made to the Episcopal Relief and Development organization to be used in partnership with the Sudanese Relief and Development Agency (SUDRA) to combat genocide and to provide relief from the devastation brought about by years of armed conflict in that war-torn region. Please extend to your congregation our heartfelt sympathy for your past losses and our shared belief in the strength we derive from a loving fellowship with all humankind. Sincerely, Richard A. Vandiver, Youth Committee Chairman -On behalf of– Episcopal Youth Community St. Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal Church

We have received numerous notes of thanks from the Peace Corps volunteers in Namibia, Africa from all the DVD’s we donated to them. Below are a few notes from them:

Mpardu unene! (Thank you very much) The youth in my village will be very excited. You have made my day! A million times, thank you for enriching our lives with fun movies like “American Tail” and “Finding Nemo”. Stephanie Langlais, San Diego, CA

Amazing! Truly! Okuhepa tjinene - Thank you very much. My little African kids will smile and love their time watching Friday night mov- ies. They have nothing and I know you have given them a big smile. Thank you very much. Melissa Becchi, Stamford, CT

We have movie night at the Opuwe Youth Center every week. The movies you so generously donated will be watched countless times by youth who do not have the means to do so at home. Thank you! Obie Pressman, Seattle, WA

Thank you so much for your generosity. Movies are a special treat for me and my learners - they will be thrilled. Thank you again. BriAnne Watkins, New York

I can’t express how grateful I am for all the DVDs you sent us! I know it will help us get thru any difficult times! Lily Lei, Lville, VA

Thank you so much for your generous movie donation. It will provide nights of entertainment and improve my mental well being. I really appreciate your support. Julia Wayne, Chicago, IL

Page 14 The congregation extends its condolences to: The family of Jack Cherney

YAHRZEITS 6/1 Samuel Pearlstine Iyar 27 6/16 Deborah Bellah Sivan 13 6/1 Matthew Poliakoff Iyar 27 6/16 Max Bloom Sivan 13 6/2 Ethel Katz Iyar 28 6/16 Israel Litman Sivan 13 6/2 Sheina Sapir Iyar 28 6/16 Jack Spero Sivan 13 6/3 Tillie Schechtman Iyar 29 6/16 Helen Weiss Sivan 13 6/3 Louis Isaac Spevack Iyar 29 6/17 Meyer Jake Berry Sivan 14 6/4 Dorothy Laibstain Sivan 1 6/17 Frank Eisman Sivan 14 6/4 Nathan Simon Sivan 1 6/17 Hyman Freed Sivan 14 6/5 Irene Abend Sivan 2 6/18 Harris Nathan Berger Sivan 15 6/5 George E. Ackerman Sivan 2 6/18 Rose Wallenstein Sivan 15 6/5 Albert Deixler Sivan 2 6/19 Rick Elliott Sivan 16 6/6 Sinai Brownstein Sivan 3 6/20 Helen Breger Sivan 17 6/6 Ann Elfenbaum Sivan 3 6/20 Lotte Jesselson Sivan 17 6/6 Annie Kessler Evens Sivan 3 6/20 Daniel Roth Sivan 17 6/6 Anna Landsman Sivan 3 6/20 Leona Siegel Sivan 17 6/7 Isadore Louis Ginsberg Sivan 4 6/20 Albert Spivak Sivan 17 6/7 Fannie Kronrad Sivan 4 6/20 Benjamen Weinberg Sivan 17 6/7 Benjamin Swartz Sivan 4 6/20 Harry Weinsel Sivan 17 6/8 Nathan Berry Sivan 5 6/21 Abraham Bernard Buckler Sivan 18 6/8 David LaBelle Sivan 5 6/21 Joseph Friedman Sivan 18 6/8 Avron David Rivkin Sivan 5 6/21 Samuel Goldstein Sivan 18 6/8 Jacob Solomon Sivan 5 6/21 Helen Cooper Roth Sivan 18 6/8 Ben Webber Sivan 5 6/22 Nat Baron Sivan 19 6/8 Anna Weinberg Sivan 5 6/22 Nathaniel Blum Sivan 19 6/9 George Nathanson Sivan 6 6/22 Herbert M. Eisenstadt Sivan 19 6/9 Abraham Nezvesky Sivan 6 6/23 Rose Arnold Sivan 20 6/9 George Joseph Ring Sivan 6 6/24 Howard Arnold Sivan 21 6/10 Celia Eitelberg Nadel Sivan 7 6/24 Bessie Mart Sivan 21 6/10 Hazel Morris Samet Sivan 7 6/24 Sheppard Morris Sivan 21 6/10 Evelynne K. Weinberg Sivan 7 6/24 Sheppard "Shep" Morris Sivan 21 6/10 Ruth Zolin Sivan 7 6/24 Samuel Noble Sivan 21 6/11 Jay Giddings Sivan 8 6/25 Esther K. Baker Sivan 22 6/11 Abe Zalin Sivan 8 6/25 Shirly Coplan Sivan 22 6/12 Jennie Berry Sivan 9 6/25 Joseph Fischbein Sivan 22 6/12 Maryem Gross Sivan 9 6/25 Herman Glaser Sivan 22 6/12 David Hein Sivan 9 6/25 Fryderyka Waldman Gross Sivan 22 6/12 Gerald Jablon Sivan 9 6/25 Lenore Sherman Sivan 22 6/13 Irving Arnold Sivan 10 6/26 Fannie Baker Berry Sivan 23 6/13 Manuel M. Berger Sivan 10 6/26 Anita Mild Golson Sivan 23 6/13 Isadore J. Levine Sivan 10 6/26 Pearl Kaffee Sivan 23 6/13 Harry William Reiner Sivan 10 6/26 Kris Rabinowitz Sivan 23 6/13 Ethel Kahn Rubin Sivan 10 6/26 Arnold J. Shayne Sivan 23 6/14 Dr. Herman Gentile Sivan 11 6/27 Esther Kayman Sivan 24 6/14 Dr. Bernard Lapidus Sivan 11 6/27 Ivan Miller Sivan 24 6/14 Yetta Lesner Sivan 11 6/28 Minnie Karesh Bloom Sivan 25 6/14 Ferdinand David Schoeman Sivan 11 6/28 Anna Weinsel Karesh Sivan 25 6/14 Mark Barry Sherman Sivan 11 6/28 Barbara Bogen Pitman Sivan 25 6/15 Teresa Durante Sivan 12 6/29 Ann F. Charles Sivan 26 6/15 Rebecca Galoob Sivan 12 6/29 George Goldberg Sivan 26 6/15 Rose Goldstein Sivan 12 6/29 Will Robbin Goldberg Sivan 26 6/15 Miriam Gross Sivan 12 6/30 Sophia Arnold Sivan 27 6/15 Meyer Safran Sivan 12 6/30 Rose Ebenstein Sivan 27 YAHRZEITS CONTINUED….

6/30 Meyer Jaffee Sivan 27 7/16 Jack Rosenberg Tammuz 13 6/30 Gussie Roseman Rogol Sivan 27 7/17 Abraham Balser Tammuz 14 6/30 Ezel "Skeet" Solomon Sivan 27 7/17 Sylvia Golden Brotman Tammuz 14 7/1 Irving Epley Sivan 28 7/17 Kate Fierman Tammuz 14 7/1 Sylvan Whitton Sivan 28 7/17 Irving Halpern Tammuz 14 7/2 Harris Fried Sivan 29 7/17 Fannie Levinson Tammuz 14 7/3 Hyman S. Berger Sivan 30 7/17 Sadie Weisser Tammuz 14 7/3 Sadie Blank Sivan 30 7/18 Clara Lovit Tammuz 15 7/3 Ida Gergel Sivan 30 7/18 Harry N. Sollod Tammuz 15 7/4 Clara Nussbaum Tammuz 1 7/19 Wallace Irvin Fischbein Tammuz 16 7/4 Joseph Rubenstein Tammuz 1 7/20 Irvin "Jack" Golden Tammuz 17 7/4 Jeseph Spotts Tammuz 1 7/20 Philip Heiden Tammuz 17 7/4 Sam Zusman Tammuz 1 7/20 Moe Nankin Tammuz 17 7/5 Maralyn Black Tammuz 2 7/21 Jack Bazerman Tammuz 18 7/5 Judge Joseph Karesh Tammuz 2 7/21 Emanuel Burack Tammuz 18 7/5 Louis Mart Tammuz 2 7/22 Charles Brotman Tammuz 19 7/5 Israel Riber Tammuz 2 7/22 Rebecca Friedman Tammuz 19 7/6 Moses Bloom Tammuz 3 7/22 Reshe' Dubinsky Koliditzsky Tammuz 19 7/6 Jules Seideman Tammuz 3 7/22 Alex Samet Tammuz 19 7/7 Henry Ebenstein Tammuz 4 7/23 Morris Arnold Tammuz 20 7/7 Meyer Katz Tammuz 4 7/23 Michael Cherney Tammuz 20 7/8 Louis J. Arnold Tammuz 5 7/23 Benjamin Cohn Tammuz 20 7/8 Hattie Brownstein Tammuz 5 7/23 Henry J. Radin Tammuz 20 7/8 Solomon Jacob Tammuz 5 7/24 Minnie L. Gottlieb Tammuz 21 7/8 Harry J. Sholk Tammuz 5 7/24 Joseph Struletz Tammuz 21 7/8 Ben Solomon Tammuz 5 7/25 Gussie Golden Tammuz 22 7/8 Mollie Sutker Tammuz 5 7/26 Helen Berger Tammuz 23 7/9 Esther Cooper Tammuz 6 7/26 Dr. Albert E. Cremer Tammuz 23 7/9 Jack Friedman Tammuz 6 7/26 Fanny Gersow Tammuz 23 7/10 Ike Bercovitz Tammuz 7 7/26 David Nathan Tammuz 23 7/10 Herbert Levine Tammuz 7 7/27 Moderchi Ben Yzhack Tammuz 24 7/10 Paul Mennicke Tammuz 7 7/27 Jennie Ravdin Tammuz 24 7/10 Raphael "Jake" Rivkin Tammuz 7 7/27 Pauline Zusman Tammuz 24 7/10 Jadzia Stern Tammuz 7 7/28 Harold Abrahams Tammuz 25 7/11 Lillian S. Greene Tammuz 8 7/28 Myer Kline Tammuz 25 7/11 Ray Pearlstine Wolff Tammuz 8 7/28 Lillian Saland Tammuz 25 7/12 Jerome Blau Tammuz 9 7/28 Theresa Sammon Tammuz 25 7/12 Greta (Penny) Kirschenfeld Tammuz 9 7/29 Ary Leib Grodetzky Tammuz 26 7/12 Louis Sapir Tammuz 9 7/29 Rabbi Jacob Silber Tammuz 26 7/12 Mollye Reizen Silver Tammuz 9 7/31 Ethel Arnold Bruckner Tammuz 28 7/13 Joseph Coplan Tammuz 10 7/31 Henry Hammer Tammuz 28 7/13 Benjamin Prager Tammuz 10 7/31 Helen K. Levine Tammuz 28 7/13 Isidore Joseph Sribnick Tammuz 10 7/31 Jacob Jake Levy Tammuz 28 7/14 Israel M. Pinsky Tammuz 11 7/31 Libby Lifchez Tammuz 28 7/15 Sara Levy Tammuz 12 7/31 Henrietta Rosen Tammuz 28 7/16 Frohem Cohen Tammuz 13 7/31 Jeanne Torgoff Sachar Tammuz 28

High Holidays begin Monday, September 29th.

Watch your mail for your High Holiday checklist, including all our order forms for Aliyahs, Memorial Book, Tickets etc....

Page 16 To Michal Rubin - In honor of your birthday. DONATIONS By: Linda & Daryl Giddings Beautification Landscape Fund To Jane & David Kulbersh - In honor of the To Arlene Cherney & Family - In memory of birth of your second grandchild, Rory Shaina Adinah Kitchen Fund Jack Cherney. Lipson. By: Linda & Daryl Giddings By: Penni & Larry Nadel In memory of my beloved mother, Tessie Noble. To Florence Fox - Thinking of you with love. To Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker - By: Diana Rubinger and children Congratulations on Esther’s graduation from By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer Harvard Law School. To Rabbi Dr. Philip Silverstein - In honor of By: Nancy McCormick & Nathan Crystal receiving your doctorate from the Lutheran To Joni & Shep Cutler - Mazel Tov on receiv- ing Israel’s Gates of Jerusalem Award. Seminary. To Rabbi Philip Silverstein - Congratulations By: Marcie & John Baker By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer on earning your doctorate from the Lutheran By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer Theological Seminary. Ben Stern Cantorial By: Nancy McCormick & Nathan Crystal To Diana Rubinger - In memory of your mother, Tessie Noble. Memorial Fund To Arlene Cherney & family - In memory of By: Marcie & John Baker To Sharon Robinson - In loving memory of Jack Cherney. By: Linda & Daryl Giddings your mother, Charlotte Karesh. By: Mildred & Al Berliner By: Frieda & Stephen Ritter By: Belle & Jerry Jewler By: Loretta Gross By: Debbie Morris To Diana Rubinger - In loving memory of Betty & Marvin Brownstein By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer your mother, Tessie Noble. By: Belle & Jerry Jewler Torah Restoration Fund To Susan & Frank Lourie - In honor of Josh By: Toni & Sam Elkins In loving memory of my parents, Betty & & Kate’s marriage. Marvin Brownstein. By: Marcie & John Baker To Arnold Levinson - Glad you’re doing so By: Janet Brownstein well. To Sandra & Ed Poliakoff - In honor of the By: Belle & Jerry Jewler To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of birth of your granddaughter, Sydney Reese the birth of your first grandchild, Harry Poliakoff. To Sandy Gottlieb - Thinking of you. Jacob Goldberg. By: Marcie & John Baker By: Belle & Jerry Jewler By: Janet Brownstein

To Sandy Gottlieb - Thinking of you. To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of To Sharyn Bluestein - Wishing you a very By: Marcie & John Baker the birth of your first grandchild, Harry happy & healthy birthday. By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer Jacob Goldberg. By: Janet Brownstein By: Belle & Jerry Jewler To Arnold Levinson - Get well wishes. By: Linda & Bill Stern In loving memory of my grandfather, Sinai By: Helen Bellah Brownstein. To Arlene Cherney and Family - In loving By: Janet Brownstein To Sharon Robinson and family– In memory memory of Jack Cherney. of your beloved mother, Charlotte Karesh. By: Mark & Danny Kaffee To Ian & Marilyn Picow and Family - Our By: Linda & Daryl Giddings By: Linda & Bill Stern deepest sympathy on the loss of your cousin, By: Diana Rubinger By: Natalie & Hy Steckman Alex Laster. By: Sylvia Friedman Cremer By: Janet Brownstein & Jim Jepson To Rabbi Dr. Philip Silverstein - Mazel Tov To Daryl Giddings - Hope you are up and on receiving your doctorate. To Henry Goldberg - Thinking of you and around soon. By: Linda & Bill Stern glad you’re doing well. By: Diana Rubinger By: Janet Brownstein To David & Jane Kulbersh - Mazel Tov on In memory of Leon Laban. the birth of your granddaughter. In loving memory of my grandmother, Hattie By: Barry & Lynda Laban By: Linda & Bill Stern G. Brownstein. By: Janet Brownstein In memory of Bella Selden. To Dr. Leon Spotts - Todah Rabah for all By: Barry & Lynda Laban your years of dedication to Beth Shalom. To Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker - By: Linda & Bill Stern Congratulations of the engagement of Esther. To Heidi & David Lovit - Mazel Tov on your By: Toni & Sam Elkins son’s graduation from the University of To Sue & Joel Sussman - Mazel Tov on the Michigan. birth of your grandson, Cameron Jacob. To Shelli & Tom Charles - My deepest By: Diana Rubinger By: Toni & Sam Elkins sympathies on the loss of your father, Jack Cherney. To Rebecca & Arnold Pinsker - Mazel Tov on To Sheila & Steve Gendil - Happy 41st By: Janet Brownstein your son’s graduation from SUNY-ESF. anniversary. By: Diana Rubinger By: Toni & Sam Elkins Carol O. Bernstein

To Michal Rubin & David Reisman - Mazel To Lyssa Harvey - Proud of your 1st art Memorial Fund Tov on the marriage of Shira Reisman to Jeff show. To Leon Spotts - Thank you for all you do. Wall. By: Toni & Sam Elkins By: Marcie, John & Gabbi Baker By: Diana Rubinger

Page 17 To Sharon Robinson - In memory of your To Florence Levy - In honor of your birthday. mother, Charlotte Karesh. Education Fund By: Rose & Harold Kline By: Marcie, John & Gabbi Baker To Diana Rubinger and family - In memory By: Nancy & Mick Lourie of your mother, Tessie Noble. Rabbi Hesh & Chava - Congratulations on By: Michal Rubin & David Reisman your 20th Anniversary with us. To Arlene Cherney - In loving memory of By: Rose & Harold Kline your husband, Jack Cherney. To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat the birth of your first grandchild, Harry By: Arline & Jerry Polinsky Jacob Goldberg. Eleanor & Henry Hammer By: Naomi & Carl Freedman Historical Garden Fund To Florence Fox - In loving memory of your To Sharon & Howard Robinson - In loving To Diana Rubinger - In loving memory of son, Barry Meyer. your mother, Tessie Noble. By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat memory of Charlotte Karesh. By: Nancy & Howard Nankin By: Eleanor Hammer

To Sandy Gottlieb - Best wishes for a By: Aileen Sunshine To Arlene Cherney and Family - In loving complete recovery. memory of Jack Cherney. By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat To Tanya Siff - Mazel Tov on receiving your PhD. By: Eleanor Hammer

To Henry Goldberg - Best wishes for a speedy By: Peter & Wendy Stahl & complete recovery. General Fund By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat To Joni & Shep Cutler - Mazel Tov on getting To Bill Barnard - Happy Birthday. Israel’s Gates of Jerusalem Award. By: Eddie & Stan Ross To Diana Rubinger - In memory of your be- By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat loved mother, Tessie Noble. To Ivan Gottlieb - Happy Birthday. By: Nancy & Mick Lourie To Jack Gottlieb - So glad you’re doing well. By: Eddie, David, & Stan Ross By: Eleanor & Herb Niestat To Arlene Cherney & Family - In memory of Dr. Spotts’ Educational Fund Jack. To Dr. Spotts - In appreciation of your many Endowment Fund To Sharon Robinson & Family - In memory By: Eddie, David & Stan Ross fine contributions to Beth Shalom. By: Jeanette Wells By: The Hammer Family of your beloved mother, Charlotte Karesh. By: Bobbi & Gad Matzner By: Herb, Ronnie & Isabel Drucker To Brenda Zuckerman - In memory of your By: Laurie Walden By: Ellen & Fred Seidenberg By: The Stark Families father, Jack Cherney. By: Ferne Kantsiper By: Lisa & Jay Whitney By: The Isadore Lourie Family By: Rose & Harold Kline By: Patti & Stephen Cotter By: Liz Gross By: Debby Davis To Diana Rubinger & Family - In memory of your mother, Tessie Noble. By: Cheryl Burke To Sharon Robinson & Family - In memory of Charlotte Karesh. By: Ellen & Fred Seidenberg By: Rose & Harold Kline To Eddie Ross - Congratulations on your By: Herb, Ronnie & Isabel Drucker landmark 90th birthday! By: Susan Lourie To Patty & Michael Tucker - Mazel Tov on By: Stan, David & Bill

In memory of Rose Wallenstein. the birth of your grandson, Grady Tucker. By: Herb, Ronnie & Isabel Drucker By: Ellen & Fred Seidenberg George Port Memorial

In memory of Robert Allen Rosenblum. To Joni & Shep Cutler - Congratulations, Kiddush Fund By: Herb, Ronnie & Isabel Drucker Columbia State of Israel Bonds honorees. To Tanya Siff - Mazel Tov on finishing your By: Ellen & Fred Seidenberg dissertation and receiving your doctorate. In memory of Harry A. Wallenstein. By: Liz Gross By: Heidi & David Lovit By: Herb, Ronnie & Isabel Drucker To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of To Sharon Robinson & Family - In memory To Anna Kline - Mazel Tov on becoming a the birth of your grandson, Harry Jacob of your mother, Charlotte Karesh. Bat Mitzvah. Goldberg. By: Minda, Henry & David Miller By: The Lowsky Family By: Suzi & Scrappy Stark By: Wendy & Peter Stahl By: Heidi & David Lovit To David Reisman - In honor of achieving full To Dr. Leon Spotts - In honor of your Professor at USC. incredible contributions to Beth Shalom. To Diana Rubinger - In memory of your By: Linda & Daryl Giddings By: Toni & Sam Elkins mother, Tessie Noble. By: Erika & Jack Swerling To Arthur Datnoff - In honor of your 90th To Sarah Kline - Happy Birthday. By: Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker birthday. By: Toni & Sam Elkins By: Heidi & David Lovit By: Linda & Daryl Giddings To Heide Golden - Wishing you a very happy To Becca Horwitz - Congratulations on re- To Sandra & Ed Poliakoff - In memory of & healthy birthday. ceiving your doctorate from USC. Philip Nalibotsky By: Rose & Harold Kline By: Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker By: The Isadore Lourie Family To Henry Goldberg - Our prayers for your To Dr. Spotts - Thank you for your speedy & complete recovery. unwavering dedication to Beth Shalom. By: Rose & Harold Kline By: Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker

Page 18 To Rosalie & Jackie Jacobs - Thinking of you. To Dianna & Michael Arnold - In honor of In memory of Ida Volinsky. By: Meira Warshauer & Sam Baker the birth of your granddaughter and our By: Barbara & Frank Volin newest cousin, Lola Ruth. To Henry Goldberg - Thinking of you and By: Penni & Larry Nadel hope you’re feeling better. Bema Flower Donations By: Wendy & Peter Stahl Sandra & Jack Whitton Prayer Book Fund Ina & Jack Gottlieb In memory of Maurice Basseches. To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of Ruth Bazerman & Robert Frank By: Wendy Stahl the birth of your first grandchild, Harry Linda & Daryl Giddings Jacob Goldberg. Claire & Jerry Breger To Ronnie Firetag - In honor of Brandi’s By: Penni & Larry Nadel graduation from USC Medical School. By: Wendy & Peter Stahl To Sandra & Ed Poliakoff - In memory of your brother in law, Philip Nalibotsky. LIMUD/Learning: To Marilyn Picow - In memory of your cousin By: Penni & Larry Nadel By: Wendy & Peter Stahl A Shabbat in the Mountains. Prayer Book Fund From Despair to Renewal: To Arlene Cherney and Family - In memory Tisha B’Av to Rosh Hashanah of your husband, Jack Cherney. (Sim Shalom) By: Erika & Jack Swerling In loving memory of Anne S. Oppenheim. By: Heidi & David Lovit By: Marsha Grant & Nancy Grant Hodes August 8 ---10,-10, 2008 By: Irene & Fred Fields By: Helen Kahn To Sharon Robinson - In memory of your At Wild Acres Retreat beloved mother, Charlotte Karesh. Little Switzerland, NC To Sandra & Ed Poliakoff - In honor of By: The Sisterhood Bereavement Committee becoming grandparents. A weekend of learning classical Jewish texts that By: Shelley, Rob, Julie & Elyse Kriegshaber To The Robinson Family - In memory of speak to contemporary Jewish life. Charlotte Karesh. To Gloria & Henry Goldberg - In honor of By: Claire and Israel Nezvesky Shabbat at Wildacres establishes the theme for becoming grandparents. & June Safran the weekend: With the end of Shabbat on Sat- By: Shelley, Rob, Julie & Elyse Kriegshaber urday night comes the beginning of Tisha To Arlene Cherney & Family - In memory of b’Av/the ninth day of Av. This day that marks To Sue & Joel Sussman - In honor of your a good friend, who will be missed. the destruction of both the 1 st and 2 nd Temples new grandson, Cameron Jacob. By: Sheila & Sid Kaffee has made mourning a feature of our calendar, By: Shelley, Rob, Julie & Elyse Kriegshaber part of the rhythm of the Jewish sacred calen- To Arlene Cherney - In memory of your be- dar year. This day of mourning marks our To Jane & David Kulbersh - In honor of your loved husband, Jack Cherney . deepest despair even as it marks the beginning granddaughter. By: The Isadore Lourie Family of the season of renewal that leads to Rosh By: Shelley, Rob, Julie & Elyse Kriegshaber By: Nancy & Mick Lourie HaShanah, the beginning of the New Year. By: Belle & Jerry Jewler To Michal & David Reisman - Mazel Tov on It is precisely at this season that we begin to the upcoming wedding for Shira & Jeff. consider: How do we make the turn from de- By: Heidi & David Lovit Yahrzeit Fund In loving memory of our father, Louis Berry. spair to renewal? What claim does the past exert upon us? Can we rise above the circum- To David Reisman - Mazel Tov on your By: Al & Mildred Berliner stances of yesterday? Are the circumstances promotion to full professor of the Biology of yesteryear, such as Tisha B’Av itself, im- Dept at USC. In memory of my beloved husband, Ralph M. Feldman. portant for us? Can we renew ourselves? Can By: Heidi & David Lovit despair and mourning be creative forces for By: Blanche Feldman us? To Wendy & Joe Sharnoff - Mazel Tov on the Sara’s graduation from Indiana University. In memory of my father, Daniel Weinstein . By: Joe & Wendy Sharnoff Beginning on Tisha B’Av, we meet the broad By: Heidi & David Lovit topic of Teshuvah/Return, the great Jewish

In memory of my husband, William Bellah. project of purposeful reflection and action that To Esther & Ira Greenberg - Mazel Tov on extends from Tisha B’Av to the time of the all your graduates, Leah, Rachel and Sam. By: Helen Bellah New Year. By: Heidi & David Lovit In memory of my mother, Sylvia Fox. By: Helen Bellah Our weekend of Shabbat celebration, food, Library Fund song, and learning will take place in a most To Arlene Cherney - In loving memory of In memory of Annie Coplan. beautiful site in the company of old and new your husband, Jack. By: Caron Coplan friends. At the end of our Shabbat, after By: Penni & Larry Nadel Havdalah on Saturday night, we will sit by In memory of my beloved husband, Sydney candle light on the patio on our southern spur To Shelli & Tom Charles and Family - In Yudell. of the Blue Ridge Mountains in order to read loving memory of your Pepa. By: Betty Yudell Eicha/Lamentations. By: Penni & Larry Nadel In memory of Sidney Volinsky. For registration and cost, call 919-682-1238 By: Barbara & Frank Volin or email: [email protected] .

Page 19 BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE The deadline for the Non-Profit 5827 NORTH TRENHOLM ROAD Organization COLUMBIA, SC. 29206 August bulletin is U.S. Postage P-A-I-D (803) 782782----25002500 July 10th. COLUMBIA, SC Permit No. 652 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Rebecca Pinsker RESIDENT SCHOLAR: Dr. Leon Spotts PRESIDENT: Dr. Lilly Filler EDITOR: Shelley Kriegshaber TYPESETTING & PUBLISHING: Tonya Dotson BULLETIN DONATIONS: Sara Simmons WEB SITE: www.BethShalomColumbia.org

BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SAM LOURIE

Executive Board: To become a Bar Mitzvah Dr. Lilly Filler President July 31st - In Israel Barbara Blau Vice President Joe Sharnoff Treasurer David Zalesne Financial Secretary Sam Lourie will celebrate his Bar Dr. Harold Friedman Recording Secretary Howard Stravitz Past President Mitzvah with his family on July 31st in Israel. Sam is a seventh Chairpersons: grader at Dent Middle School in Ruth Bazerman Ronnie Frank Dr. Linda Schoen Giddings Ira Greenberg the TWO Academy. He enjoys Howard Hammer Lyssa Harvey soccer, basketball and hanging out Charles Kahn Hyman Karesh with his friends. Dr. Dan Matzner Sandra Poliakoff Sharon Robinson Beth Bernstein Aaron Small Randy Stark

Trustees: Shep Cutler Bruce Filler Shavuot - June 8-10 Belle Jewler Barry Laban Dr. David Lovit Bill Stern Jack Swerling Dr. Henry Ray Wengrow Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5768 A Smorgasbord of Learning BOARD OF EDUCATION

Daryl Giddings Dr. Anny Zalesne 9:00 p.m. - Festive dinner Sheila Davis Dr. Barry Feldman 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Learning sessions Matt Gottlieb Shirley Hammer Rob Lapin Heidi Lovit Joanna McDuffie Catherine Morgan Torah at night with an all-star lineup…. Dr. David Reisman Sandra Whitton Rebecca Pinsker, Dr. Leon Spotts,

Beth Shalom Sisterhood Dr. Michal Rubin and Dr. Joshua Frankel Heidi Lovit - President Topics will range among the aspects of Shavuot and the vari- Beth Shalom Men’s Club Dr. Dan Matzner - President ous nature and modes of celebrating Shavuot and the Book of Ruth.