ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE THE הקול
ENDOWED IN MEMORY OF HARRY AND SH IRLEY NAC HMAN Vol. 75 No. 3 April 2018 Nisan - Iyar 5778
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Mornings: Sundays...... 8:30 A.M. ADAT SHALOM IN Monday - Friday ...... 7:30 A.M. Shabbat ...... 9:00 A.M.
Evenings (Minchah-Maariv): Sunday - Friday ...... 6:00 P.M. ISRAEL 2018 Saturdays: April 7 ...... 7:45 P.M. April 14...... 8:00 P.M. April 21 ...... 8:15 P.M. April 28 ...... 8:15 P.M.
SHABBAT TORAH PORTIONS
April 7 April 21 Pesach - Day 8 Tazria-Metzora
April 14 April 28 Shemini Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
Sisterhood of Adat Shalom presents An Afternoon with Director/Producer KEITH FAMIE
“Living Life Through the Lens” A Female Perspective f
Woman of Distinction Honoree TRUDY WEISS
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Mazal Tov to our
MedAiNtD a MItNDiFoULNnESS April B’nai Mitzvah
with Rabbi Bergman April 14 Sundays, April 15 & 29 at 9:30 A.M. Jacob Cooper Hirsch is the son of Sarah & Kevin Hirsch, grandson of Judy Tigay, Barry Find your internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can Tigay, Mirriel & Bernard Hirsch make you happier. A refreshing hour for all ages. . Sessions will continue throughout the year. There is no charge
April 21 Jacob Lev Goodman is the Soulful Yoga son of Nicole & Barry Goodman, with Rabbi Shere grandson of Evelyn Farber & the Saturdays, April 14 & 21 late Fred Farber, the late Shirley at 10:00 A.M. Goodman & the late Walter with skilled yoga instructor Goodman Mindy Eisenberg Connect body and soul as we apply the wisdom of Torah to the gentle practice of yoga. April 28 Join us in the Youth Lounge. Ravi Griffin Appelman is the No experience necessary. Dress comfortably. son of Amy & Max Newman and Please bring a mat if you have one. David Appelman, grandson of For additional information contact Jodi Gross at Diana & Jerry Goodman, 248.851.5100 or [email protected] Rebecca & Robert Appelman, Linda & Bill Allee, the late Elaine Newman & Daniel Newman Grief Support Group Dealing with Loss at Pesach Sunday, April 8, 10:30 A.M. APRIL SHABBAT TORAH STUDY LEARN ABOUT THE WEEKLY PARASHA The Pesach holiday season can be very difficult when you AND ENHANCE YOUR SHABBAT EXPERIENCE have lost a loved one. Please join Rabbi Shere as she explores the specific challenges of Pesach, including empty seats at the April 7 April 21 seder table and responding to well-intentioned condolences No Shabbat Torah with Ruth Bergman Study that sometimes hurt more than they heal. Open to the April 28 community. There is no charge. April 14 with Dr. Melissa Ser with Andy Pass 9:45 A.M. FINISHING IN TIME FOR THE RABBI ’S SERMON TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT
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2 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT , K EN GOSS FROM RABBI AARON BERGMAN LOVE YOUR FELLOW AS YOURSELF TEARS OF LIBERATION We count the Omer during the 49 days One of my most spiritually and emotionally between Pesach (Passover) and Shavuot (The liberating moments of my life happened in Feast of Weeks). The Omer was a one of the saddest places in the Jewish measurement of grain used as an offering in world. I was at Yad Vashem, Israel's the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. The most Holocaust memorial, this past February with famous Rabbi remembered during this time other members of the synagogue. was Rabbi Akiva. He spent most of his early life as a shepherd, I started talking about the origin of the phrase Yad Vashem. It with no formal education or special lineage. comes from the book of Isaiah, and literally means hand and At about the age of 40, he was inspired by how water dripping name. As Jews we need to have a hand open to the world, even on a rock could change the rock’s shape. He started learning though the world often closed its hand to us. We would bring love Torah with his son and became one of the most famous and and kindness instead of hatred. That is what our name would inspirational Rabbinic leaders. I believe even today we can learn stand for. It is also how we would honor the names of all those and be inspired by Rabbi Akiva and how he grew religiously and who lost their lives to tyranny and malevolence. spiritually. I also spoke about how powerful it was to have this memorial During a plague in the land, his base of pupils (24,000 of them) in the heart of Jerusalem. We were no longer powerless and died due to disease. He was not deterred, and worked to rebuild homeless as a people and we could mourn our losses, but also his great yeshiva academy. Early in his rabbinic life when he was rejoice in having a place in the world, a place that was beautiful engaged in a Talmudic discussion with one of the greatest and strong and nurturing. scholars whose mind he could not change, Akiva continued to As I spoke, I could feel the tears starting to roll down my face. study and teach and was not discouraged or disappointed. It was the first time I had cried since my father died. I had been Rabbi Akiva’s favorite principle was “Love your fellow as dealing with many things that I had to take care of, and had not yourself.” This lesson is perhaps more appropriate today than ever allowed myself to fully mourn. But there, in Israel, in a place of in recent history. He always remembered his simple upbringing, deep sadness, but surrounded by the heart of Jerusalem, I and that influenced how he lived his life and treated people. It is allowed myself to be fully open to my loss, but also to my love of never too late to learn about Judaism and our traditions. Two of family and people. the important life lessons I think we can take from Rabbi Akiva are This is an important aspect of Passover, and why it is the humility and to treat everyone with respect. holiday of freedom. During the seder we recount our history of Adat Shalom offers a multitude of learning opportunities. From pain and bondage, but we do so as part of a people who is now lunchtime learning to helping parents and teens deal with stress; free, emotionally, spiritually and physically. We do not deny the from Shabbat Torah study to spiritual study through yoga. Come the sorrow of our past, but we never forget our humanity or our learn and grow with the Adat Shalom family. I am confident that ability to bring peace and joy to the world. We are liberated from the more we learn, the more we will respect our fellows. the bitterness of the past, because we recognize the sweetness possible in the world. FROM HAZZAN DANIEL GROSS My family and I wish you a sweet and joyous Pesach. YIZKOR Yizkor is from the Hebrew word for FROM RABBI RACHEL SHERE “remember.” However, it is known in particular THE VOICE OF A YOUNG ADULT for its association with the special memorial AT service for deceased relatives which occurs AIPAC four times each year. Frequently viewed as the When I was a teenager growing up at Adat centerpiece of the service on Yom Kippur day, Shalom, the rabbis encouraged my peers and Yizkor is also included in services on Shemini Atzeret, the second me to attend Jewish conferences, camps, day of Shavuot, and the last day of Pesach. and Shabbat retreats that would strengthen Yizkor gets its name from the first word of a short prayer which and enrich our Jewish identities. It is now incredibly fulfilling for is comprised of a few verses in which the deceased’s name can me to be able to help many of Adat Shalom's teens and young be inserted. Other texts were later appended to the Yizkor adults have the same kinds of identity-forming experiences that I paragraph and Yizkor became the name of the entire service. The did. Below are excerpts from a letter I received from Lauren oldest record of the Yizkor service dates back to the fifth century. Novick, a college student who recently attended the AIPAC It is speculated that this memorial liturgy was first introduced in conference in Washington, DC. order to stir people to repent by recalling the lives of their departed family members. The recitation of Yizkor became widespread I started off my convention experience by attending the sometime after the First Crusade (1096), when the names of Hillel International Reception, their annual welcome to martyred dead were read from the record books of the Jewish AIPAC. As the president for my campus' Hillel for the 2018- community. Moreover, the custom of reciting Yizkor during the 19 school year, being able to attend and network with other three pilgrimage festivals most likely took root during the period of Hillels and the International staff was an experience I will the Crusades (eleventh to thirteenth century) when massacres always remember. wiped out many Jewish communities. The service was and I sat in on breakout sessions that focused on campus continues to be an opportunity for the individual and the issues relating to BDS and antisemitism and learned the community as a whole to express its common loss. necessary skills to bring back to school and share with my Continued on page 4 Continued on page 6
3 FROM HAZZAN GROSS (continued from page 3) From Michael Wolf Director of Spirituality and Outreach There are two bubbemeises that generally are associated with Yizkor. The first is that one does not say Yizkor during the first Counting the omer (Sefirat HaOmer) is the practice of marking year following the death of a loved one. The Yizkor prayer itself the 49-day journey from Passover to Shavuot by saying a daily has a beautiful message saying that we will live our lives in order blessing, and identifying each specific day according to its to honor those that are no longer with us. Why should this not be number. recited during the year of mourning? It absolutely should be First, we say the blessing: “Blessed are You O Lord our God, recited! The second misconception is that one needs to leave the ruler of the universe, who has sanctified us with His room in which Yizkor is being said if one’s parents are still alive. commandments, and has commanded us concerning the There is absolutely no requirement to leave, this is simply counting of the omer.” Then we say, out loud, the count of that superstition. Although many people exit the room prior to the start day. For example, when we begin the count (at the conclusion of of the service to not tempt the evil eye, they miss out on the the second seder), we say: “Today is the first day of the counting opportunity to say communal prayers for our common loss, such of the omer.” Or on the eve of the 18th day, we would say: “Today as for those who died in in the Holocaust. is the 18th day, marking two weeks and 4 days of the counting of Yizkor will next be recited on the last day of Passover, the the omer.” Shabbat morning of April 7, at the conclusion of the Torah service. The roots of this practice are in the Torah, which commanded Please feel free to stay, to mourn, and to remember. our ancestors to mark the time between the barley harvest and the wheat harvest by bringing an offering of a single omer (sheaf) of barley to the temple each day between Passover and Shavuot (Leviticus 23: 10-16). The rabbis preserved the memory of this temple custom by preserving the obligation to count. The Torah’s injunction that the counting must be “complete” has led to two rabbinic principles: 1. One should count in the evening (when a Jewish day begins). 2. Forgetting to count for more than 24 hours disqualifies you from continuing to say the blessing (although you are still obligated to count the remaining days without a blessing). A ruling from the Conservative movement argues against the general view that a person who has lost count for more than a day can no longer bless the days that are left. It quotes the opinion of several sages that each day is unique, and that blessing each day is a mitzvah in and of itself, regardless of what one may or may not have done on previous days. This ruling reminds us that it is never too late to begin our spiritual journeys and never too late to refocus our efforts when we have become distracted.
Adat Shalom Sisterhood Gift Shop
Chag Sameach Wishing you and your family a very happy Passover Having a wedding? Come to the Sisterhood boutique for personalized gifts for the bride and groom Sunday, May 6, 2018 SUNDAYS 9:30 A.M. - NOON Get details and register at: WEEKDAYS 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., ASK FOR DENISE www.WalkForIsrael.org or call for a shopping appointment: Carol Vieder, 248.661.9008 / Lillian Schostak, 248.310.2018
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PIRKEI AVOT: SYNergy Shabbat, April 20 - 21 A Jewish Guide to Living a Our scholar-in-residence is Better and More Meaningful Life Professor Eitan Fishbane with RABBI BERGMAN Associate Professor of Jewish Thought at A Monday evening series continuing April 9 at 7 P.M. the Jewish Theological Seminary
Friday evening following dinner: Judaism has many texts, including “The Mystical Meaning of Shabbat” Pirkei Avot , that are great guides to Mysticism has been central to Judaism throughout the history of living a good and meaningful life. They the Jewish people, and it has become something of a popular transmit timeless advice for everything fascination in our day. We will explore some of the core features from having happy relationships to of Kabbalah, with a focus on the inspiring ways in which the creating harmonious communities. experience and meaning of Shabbat have been understood by the Rabbi Bergman will present his favorite mystical masters. quotes in a lively study/discussion format. Shabbat morning post-Kiddush discussion: “Unleash the Power: Discovering God Each class is self contained. Attend in the Natural World” one or all classes. No previous Like their counterparts in other spiritual traditions, Jewish mystics knowledge necessary. All texts will be have articulated the wonder and holy power of the natural world provided. There is no charge. of nature as a path to God and spiritual meaning. We will explore several classic expressions of this phenomenon in the teachings Please RSVP to Sheila Lederman, of Jewish mystics throughout the ages. 248-851-5100, ext. 246 or [email protected]. Join us for Shabbat dinner April 20 $56 per household or $25 per adult, $13 per child 3-12, no charge for children under 3
Anyone Can Paint Complete SYNergy information is available online at Monday, April 30, 11:00 A.M. www.adatshalom.org, or contact the synagogue office at 248.851.5100. Reservations requested by April 18. AT ADAT SHALOM No artistic talent required. Open to the community. $20 per person Hazzan Gross presents an evening of will present (light refreshments Rabbi Bergman ius of and paint supplies) “Kosher Classical” “The Visual Gen rice Sendak” Questions and RSVP, Sunday, April 22, 5:45 P.M. Mau r p you create you Jodi Gross, 248.851.5100 ve Wood will hel Ste He has won [email protected] Come chat, listen & enjoy, inal work of art. own orig s and or Rosa Chessler, as we explore Jewish musical themes wards in art show numerous a found in classical music! sion to share his 248.432.5467 developed a pas rs and to prove [email protected] pertise with othe ex be Registration & you don’t have to Hosted by Julie & Mark Teicher paint. advance payment rn with the gift” to “bo deadline $10 per person. Wednesday, April 25 Reservations limited to the first 25 people Online registration available at: to respond. RSVP to Sheila Lederman, www.adatshalom.org/painting18 248.851.5100, ext. 246 or [email protected]. In partnership with Chairpersons: Shelly Perlman 248.847.3273 & Adele Staller 248.557.8315
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We Are Making a Difference! Adat Shalom was well represented at the 2018 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC, with 33 of our synagogue members Rabbi Aaron Bergman in attendance. will give a talk back following the film “The Invisibles” Four young Jews survive the Third Reich in the middle of Berlin by living so recklessly that they become “invisible.”
Wednesday, April 25, 5:00 P.M. JCC Film Festival at the Berman Theater
For information, and to purchase tickets www.jccdet.org Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, president of the Shalom Rabbi Yoskowitz welcomed Professor Keith Huey from Rochester Hartman Institute in Israel, College and students from his 2018 Comparative Literature class and a 2017 scholar-in- to Adat Shalom. Some shared their thoughts following the tour: residence at Adat Shalom, greeted Joan Chernoff I was very interested to learn about the history of the synagogue Epstein, Rabbi Bergman and and how their beliefs are very important to their lives. For Cathy Slavik. example, learning about how saving one life is the equivalent of God create the world. - Ashley I appreciated how Rabbi Yoskowitz pointed out symbolism FROM RABBI SHERE (continued from page 3) throughout Adat Shalom - and connected it to Jewish traditon and beliefs. - Elizabeth peers on campus. I was able to connect with my delegation from Kent State and my friends from Michigan during the General Assembly, where [Jennifer Granholm] the former Governor of Michigan came to speak! One of the speakers that really stuck with me is the Prime Minister of Guatemala, who expressed his very strong support for Israel. I was invited to an SSI (Students Supporting Israel) dinner for members from various schools to meet and discuss their campus. I went to the Campus College Fair and saw over 50 Hillel organizations represent their schools to high schoolers. I listened to college students from OSU, UCLA, and USC speak about how they Adat Shalom to Host Meditation Classes handle antisemitism on their campus, since all have dealt with Dr. Ruth Lerman and Rabbi Aaron Bergman will team up once BDS being passed at their schools. again this spring, as Adat Shalom hosts Shalem: A Mindfulness- On Monday evening, the general session was incredible. I Based Stress Reduction program. Participants will learn have always looked up to Nikki Haley, so being able to hear her meditation and mindful practices of yoga, eating and speak so passionately about Israel is inspiring. Other major communication to reduce stress. speakers that day such as Mike Pence and Charles Schumer This non-denominational program will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. also had a huge impact on me. Listening to these speakers was on Tuesdays, April 3 through May 22. Cost for the program is $350, the most impactful moment of the conference for me. It soaked which includes 29 hours of instruction, four meditation/yoga in for me how important the support of Israel is and how many recordings and a handbook. people world-wide actually support us, and how important and Additional information about the series can be found online at powerful pro-Israel movements are. www.shalemstressreduction.com and www.adatshalom.org/flyers. On Tuesday, I got to listen to Marco Rubio speak about his support for the pro-Israel movement and support of the IDF, and finally, I got to hear Bibi speak in person. His humor and Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh with Rabbi Shere personality made every person in the room feel so empowered. Having the privilege to listen to him speak to us in person was a moment I will never forget. This conference was truly a life-changing experience for me. Now I feel like my individual support for Israel IS important and does make a difference. I cannot wait to be able to attend this conference again next year! -- Lauren Novick The February study session in honor of the new month of Adar. Kent State University | Class of 2020
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Tuesday, April 24 Sisterhood 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Sisterhood of Adat Shalom In partnership with Hadassah of Greater Detroit
Learn from the experts how to have better health and wellness in your busy life: SisterThuoesodda yD, Moanyo 8r, 2D0a18y 2018 Rabbi Rachel Shere Adat Shalom Synagogue Adat Shalom Synagogue Dr. Stacey Francis About our speaker... Woman of Distinction Chiropractic Kinesiologist & Nutritional Consultant Keith Famie Honoree Dr. Esther Zekman, D.O. Director/Producer Trudy Weiss Obstetrics & Gynecology Keith is also known Trudy has been a as a celebrity chef member of Adat Moderated by Dr. Terri Orbuch and metro Detroit Shalom Synagogue Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Oakland University restaurateur and a for more than 40 Lite Bite provided by Quality Kosher Catering. finalist on the years. She has Cost is $18 (Check payable to Adat Shalom Synagogue) television series, served Sisterhood Register online at www.adatshalom.org/wellness. "Survivor.” He has been awarded as Financial Vice President, Free child care is available with advance reservations. eleven Michigan Emmys for his Program Vice President, and Questions? Jodi Gross, Adat Shalom Synagogue, human-interest storytelling. Keith President, has been a 248.851.5100, [email protected] produced a series called "The Sisterhood chairperson for or Hadassah of Greater Detroit, 248.683.5030 Embrace of Aging.” New projects several years, and sits on the include "On the Front Lines of synagogue Board of Trustees Alzheimer's." Over the years, representing Sisterhood. Keith has been actively involved Trudy’s optimism, vision, and in several Michigan-based Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh committed leadership have been 501(c)(3) organizations that essential to Sisterhood’s support everything from children success. She has set an with Rabbi Rachel Shere with cancer and hunger relief to outstanding example for all of us. veterans' issues. R New Moon New Start Complimentary Coffee Corner 10 a.m. - Noon With the new moon comes Shop Our Amazing Boutiques an opportunity for self-renewal 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Luncheon and Program You’re invited to “Living Life Through the Lens” a study session for women A Female Perspective Noon in honor of the new month of Iyar Luncheon catered by Quality Kosher Catering Monday, April 16 Chairwomen: Anita Taylor ~ Beverly Wine ~ Ronna Hoffert 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Questions? Call the synagogue office at 248.851.5100 Register online: http://adatshalom.org/events/donor-day-2018 Open to the community. No charge. Please respond by April 9 to Rochelle Lieberman The Sisterhood of Adat Shalom Book 248.553.2498 or [email protected] Club will get together Thursday, April 26 at 7:15 P.M. for coffee preceding a 7:30 discussion of Killing a King by Dan Adat Shalom Knitting Circle Ephron. The meeting will take place at a Sundays, April 15 and May 6 at 9:30 A.M. private home. Join us as we make scarves, hats and afghans for charity. Feel There is a fee to participate. For more free to get started at any time with yarn from the knitting cubicle information please contact Book Club in the office. chairpersons Sue Lutz, 248.877.7253, For more information: Debby Portney, [email protected] or Marianne Pesick, [email protected], 248.788.9488 248.909.5512, [email protected]. 7 4ACTIVE AFFILIATES
Adt Shlom Men’s Club nd The Sisterhood of Adt Shlom MEN’S CLUB MUSINGS... BY ALAN CHANDROSS proudly sponsor Shalom! Spring is here, and our Men’s Club events are The Coffee Connection beginning to wind down, but I wanted to take a moment to Adat Shalom Business Networking Group congratulate Michael Weil and a bevy of volunteers for their Tuesday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. amazing work on our annual Daddy Daughter Dance. The event was a huge success with many people enjoying a night of food, Guest speaker Mark Schostak fun, and fantastic dancing. I’d like to particularly thank Michael How to Build a Winning Culture in Your Organization and his committee, comprised of Eric Novetsky, Eric Globerman, and Steve Migliore, for spending so much time planning, DOOR organizing, and managing this event. It takes months of effort to PRIZE coordinate this dance and ensure it is executed flawlessly. Michael, the committee, and several additional volunteers really stepped up. Thank you to: Marilyn Chandross, Jeff Tackel, Steven Goldsmith, Larry Kaplan, Lee Schostak, Don Davis, Judi Davis, Hal Baker, Dennis Stern, Jeff Cymerint, Debbie Cymerint and Zoe No charge to attend. Light refreshments. RSVP appreciated. Weil. We are fortunate to have you all among our ranks. Mazel For information and to RSVP: tov for the success on this event that you’ve brought to the shul, Ike Engelbaum, 313.929.6105 or [email protected] once again. Jeff Cymerint, 248.672.4159 or [email protected] Looking for a way to give back? On April 7 we could use your help preparing Kiddush as we serve the synagogue. Please join us in the kitchen at 9:30 am to donate your culinary skills to our yearly Kiddush effort! Men’s Club Coming up in April we have a somber but important event to The Men’s Club of Adat Shalom invites men, women and teens commemorate, Yom Hashoah. After a hiatus, we are once again going to visit the Holocaust Memorial Center for a tour and to the Holocaust Memorial Center discussion on April 15. This meaningful event is both educational and emotional, and I encourage you to join us, particularly if you have not yet visited the Center. It’s truly a local gem and is very much worth visiting and exploring, particularly on our Day of Remembrance. Bring your family for this important visit, and watch your mail and email for details on this event. Finally, my last event as your president will be to preside over our Elections Breakfast, on Sunday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. This for a Yom Hashoah Program year-end open membership meeting is your chance to Sunday, April 15 appropriately send off our outgoing president and board, and to welcome our new board members. Come join us for breakfast, Breakfast at 9:15 a.m., followed by a guided museum but please RSVP to me to ensure we have enough bagels for tour and the Holocaust Remembrance Day program. everyone! No charge for Men’s Club members, $5 for non-members Shalom, Contact Jeffrey Cymerint with questions 248.672.4159 or Alan [email protected] or visit www.adatshalom.org/flyers. [email protected] / 248.761.1734 Please respond by April 9. EMPTY NESTERS Join Us for a Fun-Filled Night of Games Saturday, April 7, 7:30 P.M.
The Empty Nesters will be celebrating the conclusion of Passover with fun and games at the home of Betsy and Mike Winkelman in West Bloomfield. You are invited for an evening of games, appetizers, wine and desserts. Wine will be provided by Betsy and Mike. We will start with a light Seudah Shelishit , and celebrate Havdalah. This event is limited to 24 participants. RSVP to Julie or Mark Teicher, [email protected] or [email protected], and let us know what you would like to bring. Cost is $5.00 per person. We look forward to a great evening. 8 THE LEARNING COMMUNITY Family Education programs JEWISH are endowed in memory Upcoming Family Events of Jeanette & Oscar Cook at Adat Shalom 4 FAMILY y DUCATION E PJs & Stories, Pesach – Friday, April 6, 10:00 A.M. Children 5 and under and their families are invited to a PJ program with friends and holiday-appropriate activities. We will Yom Ha’atzmaut is Israel’s Day of Independence. On May 14, be joined by Rabbi Bergman as our guest storyteller. Feel free to 1948, Israel was declared a modern state, and every year we join us while services are in session. celebrate Israel’s independence both in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. Like all Jewish holidays, Yom Tot Shabbat – Saturdays, April 14 & May 12, 10:00 A.M. Ha’atzmaut’s celebration begins in the evening. As the sun sets Children 5 and younger are invited to our musical, interactive, on Israel’s Yom HaZikaron, Memorial Day, singing, prayers, family Shabbat experience with Hazzan Dan Gross. Older dancing and fireworks bring about Independence Day. siblings are always welcome! Here are a few suggestions for you and your family in Shake, Rattle & Twist – Friday, May 4, 11:15 A.M. celebrating Israel’s Independence Day this year. Braid challah and sing songs. Free for members, $3/non-member 1. Make an Israeli-themed meal or snack with your little one. family; Geared to children three and younger and a parent, Pita and hummus, falafel, or an Israeli salad made with diced grandparent, or caregiver. Older siblings are always welcome. tomato and cucumber are kid-friendly suggestions. Usually on the first Friday of the month. 2. Play a game that is popular in Israel, like Sheshbesh Sunday edition, April 22, 10:30 A.M. (Backgammon), Ludo (Trouble), or Taki (Uno). Ideas will vary Parent Toddler – Friday and Monday class, 9:45 A.M. depending on children’s ages. Space is still available. Register now, don’t miss out. 3. Do some Israeli dancing. You can find songs and dances on YouTube. For more information or to reserve your place, call Debi Banooni, 4. Reach out to an Israeli: ask questions about what it’s like to Jewish Family Educator, at .248.626.2153. be an Israeli citizen and how is that different from being American (if you need a contact person, just ask.) 5. Write letters or draw pictures to send soldiers who work so Jewish preschools are closed for the holiday, hard to maintain Israel’s independence. join us to celebrate 6. Plant a tree with JNF http://usa.jnf.org/jnf-tree-planting-center/ 7. Learn, sing, or watch various renditions of Hatikva, Israel’s ~~ PPeesasscahcc-dhaymm 7o mrronnriinnninggg ~~ national anthem, on YouTube. 8. Attend the Yom Ha’atzmaut community event at Hillel Day School on the evening of April 19. There is no fee, it is for all PPJJss && SSTTOORRIIEESS ages and you will be entertained by an Israeli band. I am available to help you individualize your Yom Ha’atzmaut FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - 10 am experience this year. Just stop in or call. If you made any changes to your celebration this year send me an email and let me know tory, s for a s Join u raft what you did [email protected] endly c iday-fri Kids can a hol nack and a s come in L’Shalom, project pajamas! Debi
Matthew Scott Doren z"l ~ Special guest reader Camp Ramah Memorial Scholarship Rabbi Aaron Bergman The synagogue is pleased to offer once again the Matthew Scott Doren Memorial Camp Ramah Scholarship, established by ~No charge for this special PJ event Naomi & Martin Doren z”l in memory of their beloved son Matthew. This annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is open to FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT ADAT SHALOM ARE ENDOWED IN MEMORY OF JEANETTE & OSCAR COOK current 6th and 7th graders. The scholarship can be used for Please respond with the number of people attendance this summer at either Camp Ramah Wisconsin or attending to Debi Banooni, Jewish Family Educator, Camp Ramah Canada. The scholarship will be awarded based (248) 626-2153 or email her at on financial need. Applicants must submit essays on “Why a [email protected]. Summer Camping Experience at Camp Ramah Would be Personally Meaningful to Me.” The winner of the scholarship will be determined by a committee consisting of Naomi Doren, her daughter Cheryl Copley, and members of the Adat Shalom clergy. Find us on Facebook and Instagram! Interested applicants should forward their essays for consideration to Executive Director Alan Yost, Facebook.com/AdatShalomSyn [email protected]. Essays are due by April 13. Instagram: AdatShalomSynagogue 9 FROM DR. M ELISSA SER FROM JODI GROSS Director of Education Director of Adult Learning & Youth Engagement
TOWARD THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT It’s hard to believe that the end of this school year is just around Teens make a difference in our community at J-Serve the bend. When we return to classes after Passover, we will have Does your 6th to 12th grader enjoy volunteering and want to earn a few whirlwind weeks remaining! Here are some of the highlights: community service hours? Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day: On the evening of April 6th to 12th graders are invited to participate in J-Serve 11, our seventh graders will first visit with Mrs. Mania Salinger, a (International Day of Jewish Teen Service) on Sunday, April 15 survivor and member of Adat Shalom, and then lead our from 1-4pm. Adat Shalom is a community partner of J-Serve. The observance for grades 4 through 6. Parents and community theme this year is J-Serve In Your Own Backyard. This members are invited to join us near the Holocaust Torah scroll in community-wide teen volunteer day will begin and end at the Main Sanctuary at 5:45 p.m. for this student-led program. Congregation B’nai Moshe. 6-12th graders will be split up among Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut: On the evening of April 18, service sites. Community service hours can also be earned for students and teachers will join together for a brief observance on school credit. It is going to be a fabulous and meaningful day of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, recalling fallen soldiers, service. All projects will have adult chaperones. J-Serve is funded followed by the joyous celebration of Israel’s 70th birthday on Yom and organized through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Ha’atzmaut, Independence Day. We will dance, sing, and Detroit. celebrate Israel as a school community before breaking for For details about J-Serve and to register to volunteer go to Hebrew lessons which, on this day, will focus on Eliezer Ben www.jservedetroit.org or contact me. Yehuda and the reinvigoration of the Modern Hebrew language. Students will also create banners to bring to the Community-Wide Walk for Israel on Sunday, May 6. College Connections Thank you to the parent volunteers that helped assemble Pesach On Sunday, April 22, our third graders will receive their first packages for college students and recent graduates. siddurim, prayerbooks, in a special program where they share their newfound knowledge with their parents, grandparents, and The Adat Shalom Teen classmates. Volunteer Corps (TVC) As we turn to the end of the school year, please mark your making a difference at calendars for a youth-led Friday evening Shabbat service on Yad Ezra. Friday, May 4. Students from all grades will lead the service with song, prayer, and teaching. Students and their families will gather for a Celebration of Learning honoring our seventh graders and high school graduates, along with Shabbat dinner, after services. End of Year BBQ: On Sunday, May 6 (the last Sunday of the school year), we gather after school for a festive BBQ and fun and Middle School Night at games. Afterwards, we invite families to head to Shir Shalom to participate in the community’s Walk for Israel as we together celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday. 7th Grade and Nosh & Drash: The official last Monday class for both 7th Grade and Nosh & Drash is Monday, April 30th. However, our high school students have requested that we continue for another two weeks, offering them a chance to continue to meet and learn as they conclude their regular classes. These sessions will be open to 7th through 12th graders looking for a study break, F some yoga and meditation, and a chance to ask questions that were not yet addressed this year.
SYNAGOGUE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ISRAEL STUDY Adat Shalom is offering college students two scholarship opportunities for study in Israel. The Jay Yoskowitz z’’l Israel Scholarship Fund will provide a scholarship of $1500 for a semester of study at a recognized Israeli university or at the Conservative Yeshiva. The Harry & Sarah Laker z’’l Memorial Scholarship will grant a $1500 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR: Scholarship for a year’s study at a recognized Israeli university. Sunday, April 15 Applications for both scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year J-Serve Community-wide teen volunteer day are now available. To apply, please contact Sheila Lederman at for 6 to 12th graders [email protected] or 248-851-5100, ext. 246. Applications are due May 14, 2018. Sunday, April 22 Teen Volunteer Corps project
10 CELEBRATIONS APRIL BIRTHDAYS MISSEBAB A 1– Karen Danto 12– Ryan Columbus Rachel Matz 13– Sandy Vieder TH E2018GAL A 2– Nathan Cohen Neal Zalenko Judi Rosen-Davis 14– Helen Bernstein Carol Greenfield Sharon Goodman Aubrey Tobin Riley McCullagh 3– Cheryl Bloom 16– James Boschan Ed Miller Andrea Gordon Avery Shapiro 17– Judi Fox Robert Shapiro Jerome Glassman Julie Teicher 18– Jeffrey Katz 4– Maryum Gordon Melissa Ser Steve Hoberman 19– Cy Lisnov Stephanie Pollak 20– Jeffrey Lopatin Anita Taylor Rhonna Shatz Jessica Weiner Christine Robinson 5– Arie Moskovitz 21– Jane Anchill Gordon Shlom Rosalie Rosen Brad Walters 22– Nathan Silverman 6– Noah Babcock Halley Uzansky Joel Gershenson 23– Clifford Dovitz 8– Rabbi Joseph Krakoff 24– Jonathan Jacobs William Rudy 25– Lawrence Kritzer Ashley Slatkin 26– Alan Must 9– Elyn Charlupski 27– Jack Belen Alvin Schoenberger 28– Richard Kroopnick 10– Judith Elson Shelley Gershune Hillary Glaser 29– Mitchell Cicurel Phyllis Serlin Steven Kowalsky 11– Jeffrey Devries 30– Laurie Mindell Herbert Kaufman Donald Rudick Nancy Serlin
PRIL NNIVERSARIES 6– SharonA & Bennett SAchwartz 14 – Shari & Kenneth Stein 7– Doreen & Alan Finer 17 – Beth & Craig Bradford 13– Marla Parker 28 – Elizabeth & Barry Rosen & Bradley Goldberg Ashley & William Slatkin
WE ARE PLEASED TO LET YOU KNOW ... Tom Fox, whose personal history is as dramatic as his MAZAL TOV ! extraordinary works of art, will be featured this month in the Marriage of Hillary Alana Brody , daughter of Lisa & Gerry Brody Detroit Jewish News, in an article illustrated with his varied to Benjamin Ari Anchill , son of Jane & Neil Anchill sculptures and other media – much of it Jewish and joyful -- that Birth of Benjamin David Matz , son of Semonna & Jared Matz, fill his home-based workshop. grandson of Sandi & Steven Matz, Svetlana & Gregory Abidor, Sammy Vieder, age 13, is one of 40 contestants selected from great-grandson of Gert Matz a nationwide search, to appear on the sixth season of Birth of Levi Sterling Rosenberg , (Lev Shaul), son of Brooke & MasterChef Junior , a televised cooking show. We will be Gary Rosenberg, grandson of Lauren & Mark Rosenberg, Sharon watching! Fridays at 8 p.m. on Fox. & Robert Pancer, great-grandson of Fern Lutz The children and parents of the Adat Shalom - Beth Achim Birth of George Leon Schostak , son of Rachel & Jeffrey Learning Community donated to our Purim collection of Schostak, grandson of Dayle & Jay Prinstein and Nancy & Bobby Matanot L’evyonim , gifts for the poor. We raised $117 to give to Schostak, great-grandson of Vivian & Allen Prinstein, Libby Yad Ezra. Weingarden, the late George Weingarden and the late Shirley Davidson, Elyse Schostak & the late Jerome Leon Schostak, Each month we list birthdays and anniversaries of those congregants who have Pearl & Bob Solomon, Arlene & Asher Tilchin given us the dates of their “special occasions.” If you would like to be listed in this column, please notify Susie Steinberg at [email protected] Birth of Shayna Anne Shlom , daughter of Michal & Adam Shlom, If your family has celebrated a birth or a wedding, or if you have received granddaughter of Susan & Gordon Shlom, Ahuva & the late David a special honor, please let us know that as well. Newman
11 COMMUNITY MEMORIAMS SOCIAL ACTION IN ACTION RUTH BAVER, wife of the late Howard Baver, mother of Elihu YAD EZRA , Sunday, April 22, 2018, 10:45 A.M.-12 P.M. Baver and Dr. Beth Baver-Neff (the late Dr. Howard Neff), This is an opportunity to deliver food to people who are unable to grandmother of Rachel (Charlie) Kovelle, Leah Baver (Brandon pick up their groceries at Yad Ezra. This is the perfect activity for Arnold), Jacob Baver, Michelle Neff, Andrew (Lisa) Neff and Alissa the whole family. You pick up the client’s pre-packaged order and Neff, great grandmother of Harvey Arnold, sister of the late Anne deliver it to their home. Most often you are given 3 client orders Smith. in the same neighborhood (often in the same apartment complex). SIVIA EILENDER, wife of the late Dr. Marvin Lewis Eilender and You leave with a MapQuest map and phone number for the client. the late Abraham Raskin, mother of Dr. Lawrence (Dr. Amy It is so greatly appreciated by the recipient. If you can help, Goldfaden) Eilender, Dr. Genise Kerner and Dr. David Eilender, please contact Martha Zinderman at [email protected] grandmother of Benjamin Eilender, Daniel Eilender, Dr. Alissa or 248.207.0612 Kerner, Jenna Kerner, Marvin Eilender, Charles Kowalec, Hannah RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DINNER, Fedorisin, Lewis Kowalec and Lillian Fedorisin, sister of Joyce Sunday, April 29, 2018, 5-7 P.M. (Herbert) Furman. This is the evening that we prepare dinner for the families staying ARDIS LEE FELDMAN, wife of the late Fred Birndorf and the late at the Ronald McDonald House in Detroit. This beautiful Harold Feldman, companion of the late D. Dan Kahn and his residential home is for families with children hospitalized in the children and grandchildren, mother of Howard (Audra) Birndorf, metropolitan Detroit area. Many of these children require long Richard (Terrie) Birndorf and William (Holly) Birndorf , hospital stays and this allows families to be close to them. As we grandmother of Allison, Matthew, Adam, Jessica and Esme can all imagine, this is a difficult time and a warm home-cooked Birndorf, Brittany and Cody Feldman, sister of Jarvis (the late meal soothes the soul. Pearl) Franzblau and the late Mynne (the late Irving) Wartell and The last time we went down, we had a small group for dinner. the late Clare (the late Paul) Tilds, also survived by Harold's One of the young fathers shared his story. His 6 month old son children and grandchildren, special friend, Donna Hawkins. was having his second open heart surgery. They lived an hour LILLIAN MEISNER, wife of Irving Meisner, mother of David away so they were staying at the Ronald McDonald House to be (Pamela) Meisner, Rebecca (Bob Beskangy) Meisner, Deborah easily available to their baby. One of the dinner items was a baked (Leonard) Weiss, Matthew (Madi) Meisner, Joseph (Gerry) salmon. This father was so delighted. He ate and we offered him Meisner and Benjamin (Risa) Meisner, grandmother of the leftovers which he promptly put on his shelf in one of the Meryl(fiancé, Hector Chen) Meisner, Harry, Louie, Nathan, refrigerators. It reminded me that we can make a meaningful Herbert, Ivan Meisner, Mayer (Leah) Stein, Matthew (Tiffany difference, one person at a time. Esshaki) Mason, Zachary (Jesse Fetbroth) Meisner, Sonia Please join us as we provide warmth and comfort to families Meisner and Andrew Meisner, sister of Edith (late Jack) Kaplan, during a difficult time. late Samuel Shreeman and the late Louis Shreeman, sister-in- Contact Deb Lapin at [email protected] law of Ruby "Lois" Kahn, late Rona (late Seymour) Summer and SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER HOUSING THE HOMELESS , the late Aubrey (late Millie) Meisner. June 24-July 1, 2018 THOMAS SLOVIS , husband of Ellie Slovis, father of Michael We are already preparing for the Housing the Homeless week. (Kellie) Slovis, Debbie (Michael) Berger, Max Slovis and Lisa We need help preparing and serving meals, with laundry, (David) Mandel, papa of Ryan Slovis, Kyle Slovis, Andrew Slovis, overnight supervision, planning activities and transportation. Charlie Slovis, Samantha Berger, Jeremy Berger, Victor Berger, If you have hotel sized toiletry items, bring them in to the Chardon Stuart, Brenon Stuart, Kedon Slovis, Jacob Mandel and synagogue. We donated all the leftovers from last year to Hope Gideon Mandel, brother of Norman (Carol) Slovis, brother in law Hospitality and Warming Center. of Doris (David) Finkel, Sue (Toby) Abend, Ann Wimpfheimer, “No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” Eddie Snyder and David (Patty) Wimpfheimer. - Aesop ALAN TROMPETER , father of Shauna (Dr. Scott) Schwartz, Evva Hepner grandfather of Lily and Hannah Schwartz, brother of Stanford 248.798.7673 / [email protected] (Lynn) Trompeter and Marilyn (the late Avery) Warnick, partner of the late Susan Matlin. EVA WEISS, a holocaust survivor, wife of the late Sidney Weiss, TIKKUN ADAT mother of Dr. Jeffrey(Sandra) Weiss, Carol (Dr. Bradford) Walters Every six months, beleaguered adults with ornery iPhones show and the late Steven L. Weiss, grandmother of Dr. Aaron (Dr. Kiran) up for teens’ patient instruction (and some pizza on the side) at Weiss, Lauren Weiss, Dr. Mark (Lindsey) Weiss, Daniel (Ariel) Adat Shalom’s now-famous computer clinic. In March: Weiss, Dr. Erica (Dr. Joshua) Trutt, Emily (Alex) Braunstein, great- grandmother of Avery, Samuel and Lev Weiss. SHOSHANA WINKLER, wife to the late Sol Winkler, mother of Alex (Debra) Winkler and Lillian (Lee) Schostak, grandmother of Edward Winkler, Heather Clement, Michael (Alexis) Schostak, Dr. Steven (Jennifer) Schostak, Rachel (Shane) Englisch, Jason (Hoda) Winkler, Alexander J. (Abigail) Mali Schostak, great- Sarah Waldshan, a Tech grandmother of Hayley Schostak, Benjamin Schostak, Harmony Sandra Wittenberg, seated Connect regular, shown with Englisch, Ariya Schostak, Arieus Englisch and Salma Viva here with Scott Katz and Emily Ethan Biederman, Ben Winkler, sister of the late Avri (late Emi) Weber, late Esti (Judah) Feldman, called the tutorinng Tushman and Elisha Cooper, Ohajon and 3 other siblings who were murdered along with their “Excellent!” was pretty happy about the parents, the late Ella and the late Ede Weber by the Nazis. whole thing. 12 TRIBUTES 4 We record with sincere appreciation the following generous contributions designed Losonci; Rochelle & Aaron Lupovitch; Howard Shevrin by Linee Diem to maintain the programs of Adat Shalom: Harriet & Sy Lusky; Linda & Eric Lutz; Thomas Slovis by Lori & Jim Issner; Diane CONGREGATIONAL FUND Diane Klein & Jeffrey Maisels; Harriet & Klein & Jeffrey Maisels Sandy Mall; Judy & John Marx; Miriam & Helen Speyer by The Siegmann family IN MEMORY OF: Daniel Medow; Men’s Club of Adat Julian Wagner by Judie and Shelby Dubin David Bergman by Judy & Bob Ancell; Shalom; Paula & Melvin Menuck; Sandi Eva Weiss by Doreen & Irving Lichtman Doris & Jim August; Susan & Benson & Jeffrey Miller; Laurie Mindell; Barbara Shoshana Winkler by Judy & David Goldis; Barr; Donna & Jack Belen; Beth Berk; & Stephen Morse; Reva & Robert Moss; Renee & Milt Wohl Francine Berman; Anaruth & Henri Alicia & Rabbi David Nelson; Sherwin Yahrzeits of: Bernard; Ellen & Ed Betel; Lisa & Newman; Jeanette & Jerry Olson; Allan Manny Katzman by Ronna Katzman, Michael Betman and family; Carmen & Oster & Izhar Naveh; Beverly K. & Randy Kenny Whiteman and family Robert Biederman; Sylvia Bienstock; Phillips; Stuart Raider; Janet Randolph; Sharon Leichtman by Saree Hantler Leslie & Roger Black; Ellen Bouchard; Geula & Stan Rapp; Lauren & Reuben Zelig Roth; Herman Roth Helen Brown; Heidi & Jeff Budaj; Myra Rickman; Marianne & Neal Robin and by Etka Goldenberg & Joe Burnstein; Paula & Michael family; Sharon & Sheldon Rocklin; Maurice Sell; Rose Sell Ceresnie and family; Marilyn & Alan Andrea Rogoff; Linda & Barry by Janet Randolph Chandross; The Charfoos family; Ellen Rosenbaum and family; Elaine & Gary Mollie Shapiro; Harold Shapiro & Paul Chute; Susan Cohan; Jan & Rosenblatt; Karen & Morris Rottman; by Sandy Shapiro Michael Colman; Marcy & Tom Colton; Ilene Rubin; Myrna & Joe Salzman; Benjamin, Tybel, Kinda & Mindel Barbara & Jerry Cook; Tammi & Scott Sheila & Ron Schechter; Amy Helman, Waldshan by Sarah & David Waldshan Cooper and family; Jodi, Mara & Jordyn Paul Scherrer and family; Leslie & Ila IN HONOR OF: Cranis; Arlyn Daniels & Eriel Emmer; Schonberg; Lillian & Lee Schostak; Rabbi Bergman’s assistance with my Debra & Martin Darvick; Pamela & Sharon & Bennett Schwartz; Nancy & Bat Mitzvah by Ava Usher Jacob David; Amy & George Dickstein; Ted Schwartzenfeld; Sandy Shapiro; Sam Boocker’s birthday Linee Diem; Judie Dubin; Gail & Steve Beverly & Robert Share; Lisa & Gary by Larry Boocker & Marilyn Dow Elkus and family; Judy & Ike Shiffman; Sandy & Stewart Shipper; Marriage of Lauren Elkus & Jeff Levin Engelbaum; Susie & Stephen Feldman; Janis & Larry Shulman; Bluma Siegal; by Marianne & Jerome Pesick Rhona & Rob Fidler; Joanie & Fred The Siegmann family; Carol Singer; Dr. Dennis Phillips and his kindness Fischer; Gail & Steven Fisher and Ruth Singer and family; Carole & Elliot by Ronna Katzman & Kenny Whiteman family; Suzanne & Samuel Flanders and Solomon; Nita & Allyn Stearn; Joan & Bar Mitzvah of Drew Weitzman family; Amy & Bob Folberg; Judith & Ken Stern; Amy & David Strauss; Wendy by Bonnie & Mark Kowalsky Stanley Frankel; Harriet Friedman and Strip and Lexie & Eden Sittsamer; Laurie, SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Jody Sack; Susan Friedman; Milton Jeffrey & Ilyssa Tackel; Marcia & Arnold Dr. Steven Feldman by Sharon Goldenberg Glaser; Paula & Lou Glazier; Rosalie Tanzman; Sue Trionfi; Doreen & Sandy Rayna Kogan by Linda Goodman; Gold; Sharon Gaspas Goldenberg and Turbow; Beth, David & Ben Tushman; Diane & Harvey Howitt Ron Goldenberg; Judy & David Goldis; Sheila & Rick Tyner and family; Elaine Terran Leemis by Rosalie Gold; Maryum & Seymour Gordon; Lois & Block-Victor & Randall Victor; Sarah & Robin & Brian Rosenblatt Hadar Granader; Dan Greenberg; Bobbi David Waldshan; Enid & Sam Wapner; h & Ed Gutman; Barbara & Jay Guttman; Marcy Wasserman & Phil Epstein; ESTHER ALLAN & SALLY ALLAN Cheryl & Dan Guyer; Scott Hamburger; Jeannie Weiner; Ronna & Kenny ALEXANDER FUND Rose & David Handleman; Susie & Whiteman; Will Bluford and Danielle IN MEMORY OF: David Harold; Evva & Michael Hepner; Bluford; Robin & Gary Wine; Renee & Yahrzeit of Ethel Droz by Sharon Katan Ronna & Myles Hoffert; Diane & Harvey Milt Wohl; Susan & Jeffrey Young; Shelly Yahrzeit of Gershon Lipenholtz Howitt; Margery Jablin; Karen & Joel by Sonia Lipenholtz & Lon Zaback; Barbara Zack; Jackie & h Kahn; Adele & Jerry Kalman; Ruth Larry Zeff Kahn; Michele Kaplan; Barbara & Mazal Badihi by Daniel Fisher MATTHEW SCOTT DOREN Maurice Katzman; Sue & Alan Kaufman; Ruth Baver by Laura & Jeff Jaffe; CAMP RAMAH MEMORIAL Dina Kawer; Sue & Dennis Kay; Phyllis Dolores Mandell SCHOLARSHIP FUND & Allen Kessler; Nori & Mark Klar and Robert Chandross by Lisa & Michael IN MEMORY OF: family; Alice Klegon; Sara Kowalsky; Betman; Tammi & Scott Cooper and David Bergman by Naomi M. Doren Susan & Rabbi Joey Krakoff; Ellen & family; Diane & Harvey Howitt; Zieva & SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Rick Kroopnick; Ellen & Jim Labes; Gail Marc Konvisser; Amy & David Strauss Judy Clarke by Naomi M. Doren Langer; Sissi & Max Lapides; Elaine & Arnold Disner by Karen & Ken Goss; Irene h Mark Lavetter; Michael & Rotem & Israel Kleinbard HAROLD DUBIN MEMORIAL Lavetter-Dror; Myra & Larry Lawson; Sivia Eilender by Judie and Shelby Dubin; TIKKUN ADAT FUND Melissa & Larry Lax; Roz Lax; Sheila & The Furman family IN MEMORY OF: Marty Lederman; Terran & Roger Marlene Goodman by Ronna Katzman, David Bergman by Sara Braverman; Marcy Leemis; Sue & Gordy Leff; Lorraine Kenny Whiteman and family & Michael Feldman; Charlotte Dubin Lerner; Beryl & Mickey Levin; Janis & Henry Marcus by Harriet & Sy Lusky Sivia Eilender by Charlotte Dubin Fred Levine; Karen & Scott Lewis; Resha Maslowe by Harriet & Sy Lusky Shoshana Winkler by Charlotte Dubin Sarah Goldfaden & Bill Liberson; Lorie Lillian Meisner by Miriam & Daniel Medow; h & Ron Lieberman; The Gershon The Siegmann family Lipenholtz family; Debbie & Stuart Alan Pincus by Marilynn Robinson Logan; Betsy & Jerry Loomus; George and Linda Schafer
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CHARLOTTE & PHILLIP HILLEL ISAAC AND RACHEL PRAYER BOOK FUND EDELHEIT FUND MAISEL MEMORIAL HOUSING IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: THE HOMELESS FUND David Bergman by Lisa & David Moss; David Bergman by Janis & Sam Holcman IN MEMORY OF: Marilynn Robinson and Linda Schafer; Burton Leland by Jeanette Pomish David Bergman by Karen Knopper; Rene Sisterhood of Adat Shalom; Trudy & SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Liebman; Celia & Michael Lubetsky; Arthur Weiss Shira Anchill by Janis & Sam Holcman Harry Maisel; Susan Sovel, Alyssa & Sadie Bloom by Francine Berman h Richard Mertz; Elizabeth & Barry Rosen; Robert Chandross DR. MANUEL FELDMAN Lesly & Andy Sallan; Sylvia Starkman; by Alicia & Rabbi David Nelson BETH ACHIM RELIGIOUS Tuesday Night Study Group; Fran & Phil Shirley & Burton Platt SCHOOL MEMORIAL FUND Wolok; Ruth & Michael Zerin by Rochelle & Chuck Markle and family David Rogoff by Andrea Rogoff IN MEMORY OF: Robert Chandross Tom Slovis by Beverly K. & Randy Phillips David Bergman by The Fox Family; by Evva & Michael Hepner Fannie Taub by Francine Berman Phyllis Subar and family Howard Shevrin by Ruth & Michael Zerin Jacob Isaac Taub by Francine Berman Bella Glaser by Tammi & Scott Cooper Yahrzeits of: Surica & Emanuel Rehnitz; Rosalie & Janos and family Reverend Oscar Barahal by Geula Rapp Timar; Janos Timar by Barb & Moritz Lillian Tennen by Andrea Rogoff BathShevah Elias ; Michael Elias h Hezkia Elias by Harry Maisel Sufrin ALEX GRAHAM Fay Rotblatt by Sara Braverman; IN HONOR OF: TRAVEL & EDUCATION FUND Rochelle & Joel Lieberman Birthday of Harrison Quinn Hunger by Joy & Allan Nachman IN MEMORY OF: Mayer Rotblatt h David Bergman by Helene Brody; Susie & by Rochelle & Joel Lieberman Morris Singer by Ruth Singer MAURICE RAZNICK & JEAN Bill Graham; Karen & Allan Lovinger; RAZNICK KLARISTENFELD Bonnie Tucker; Wendy Winkler; Ita Starkman; Joseph Starkman MEMORIAL FUND Shoshana Wolok by Sylvia Starkman Lillian Meisner by Susie & Bill Graham Fannie Stol by Shoshana Wolok IN MEMORY OF: h Louis Weizen David Bergman by Elaine & Mel Raznick; BETTY & D. DAN KAHN by Rochelle & Joel Lieberman Lou Seligman; Gerrie & Buddy Sollish CHESED FUND IN HONOR OF: Sivia Eilender by Elaine & Mel Raznick Birth of Talia Kayla Margolis IN MEMORY OF: Marjorie Schwartz by Elaine & Mel Raznick; by Evva & Michael Hepner David Bergman by Andi & Larry Wolfe Lou Seligman h h MORRY NEUVIRTH Shoshana Winkler by Lou Seligman GERRY D. KELLER BAR & BAT MITZVAH FUND h MEMORIAL CHOIR FUND BELLE & MAURICE ROSENDER IN MEMORY OF: MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Barbara Benjamin by Linda Levy IN MEMORY OF: David Bergman by Sandy & Jim Hack; David Bergman by Sheryl & Cliff Dovitz; Shelley & Ed Kohl David Bergman by Louis Berlin; Joyce & Annette Neuvirth; Rosalie & Bruce Jeffrey Weingarten; Brenda & Bob Lillian Meisner by Beryl & Mickey Levin; Rosen; Julie & Marty Wiener Felsenfeld; Karen Rosender and family; Janis & Fred Levine Yahrzeits of; Ruth & Chuck Weingarten Shoshana Winkler by Shelley & Ed Kohl William I. Kohn by Linda Levy Sivia Eilender by Brenda & Bob Felsenfeld Yahrzeit of Ben Magzamin Eve Lieberman; Larry Lieberman Gloria Rimar by Joyce & Jeffrey Weingarten by Linda & Michael Schulman by Rochelle & Joel Lieberman Eva Weiss by Joyce & Jeffrey Weingarten IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Thomas Slovis h 50th anniversary of Cheryl & Ed Tunick Birth of Maya Grzesh by Joyce & Jeffrey Weingarten Yahrzeit of Anne Solomon by Louis Berlin by Judy Keller & Howard Schulist by Sharon & Tom Lebovic h IN HONOR OF: Engagement of Melanie Kirshenbaum THE FRANCES AND ALEX Birthday of Joyce Weingarten & Michael Lieberman by Sharon & KUSHNER MEMORIAL FUND by Ruth & Chuck Weingarten Tom Lebovic SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN MEMORY OF: 60th anniversary of Carol & Sidney Lifton Terran Leemis David Bergman by Ruby & Richard Kushner by Rosalie & Bruce Rosen by Joyce & Jeffrey Weingarten IN HONOR OF: h h Birthday of Ruby Kushner SYLVIA & ABE PEARLMAN SISTERHOOD KIDDUSH FUND by Richard Kushner EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: h IN MEMORY OF: David Bergman by Kim & Kenneth Levin; SARAH & HARRY LAKER Allan Pincus by Sheila & Dan Schiffer Anita & Ron Taylor ISRAEL YOUTH Norman Wauldron by Carol & Andy Sofen Thomas Slovis SCHOLARSHIP FUND h by Jacqueline & Lawrence Elkus STEVEN POSEN Yahrzeit of Doris Tron by Geula Rapp IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: David Bergman YOUTH VOLUNTEER FUND Harriet & Bob Dunsky’s new home by Lisa & Richard Rosenbaum by Helene & Marvin Cherrin h IN MEMORY OF: Barbara Benjamin Special birthday of Rosalie Gold by Sharon & Tom Lebovic by Jean & Phil Elkus h David Bergman by Sharon & Tom Lebovic 14 4TRIBUTES
JERRY TEPMAN ALIYAH FUND Minyan Breakfast Fund IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Women’s Spirituality David Bergman by Rena Tepman David Bergman by Esther Bornstein; h Miriam & Peter Seagle Retreat 2018 CANTOR LARRY VIEDER Joyce Hodess by Esther Bornstein MEMORIAL FUND Hy Saham by Harriet & Michael Kovacs IN MEMORY OF: Tom Slovis by Gail Langer David Bergman by Sharon Blatt and family; Shoshana Winkler by Francine Berman; Joel Gershenson & Hillary Mellin; Sharon Gail Langer & Martin Hart; Nina & Jeff Lopatin; Arlene Yahrzeits of: & Asher Tilchin; Carol & Sandy Vieder Phil Bakst by Jean & Phil Elkus Sivia Eilender by Sheila & Ronald M. Kenneth Dickstein Schechter; Dr. Steven Schechter by Amy Robbins & George Dickstein SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Isidor Domnitch by Sue & Dennis Kay Terran Leemis Charles Klein by Esther Bornstein by Lorie & Ronnie Lieberman Paul Urbach by Joan & Ken Stern Pam Salba by Robin & Brian Rosenblatt; IN HONOR OF: Lorie & Ronnie Lieberman My appreciation for the minyan h by Michele Siegal JAY YOSKOWITZ Michael Wolf by Barbara Zack ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Elaine Brickman IN MEMORY OF: by Roberta & Emery Grosinger David Bergman by Dennis Phillips & family Bob Wolf by Francine Berman IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Yoskowitz becoming Rabbi Emeritus by Anaruth & Henri Bernard; Barbara & Jerry Cook; Dennis Phillips; Pam, Mike, Adat Shalom Jason & Eric Sherman: Dan Greenberg; Synagogue Phyllis Subar and family h T14 ribu1t4 e Contribution THE BREAKFAST FUND ADAT SHALOM’S tribute funds provide February support for our many important synagogue In honor of the World Wide Wrap programs and services, which help to define by Men’s Club of Adat Shalom us as an outstanding congregation. We In memory of Jerome Goldis have set a $10 minimum price for tribute by David Goldis cards.
In memory of Betty Feldman & Marilyn We are very grateful to members and Rolling by Susan & Robert Rollinger friends who have consistently purchased In memory of Annie & Harry Ruda tributes, marking lifecycle events and other by Charlotte Dubin significant occasions, and we encourage In memory of Mickey Orechkin your continued support. Each greeting is by Mark Orechkin individually prepared on a handsome card. In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jonathan ADAT SHALOM Prog by Lisa Goldstein & Stewart Prog To arrange for a tribute, please visit our In memory of Samuel Liberson website www.adatshalom.org/donate.php, MEMORIAL PARK by Bill Liberson or call the office at 248.851.5100. We will March process your tribute and mail it promptly. In memory of Lillian Wine by Robin & Gary Tributes received by the 1st of the month will Wine; Beverly & Hadley Wine appear in the following month’s Voice . In memory of Shirley Platt by Rochelle Markle, Lauren Tackel & Marlene Platt If you would like information about how In memory of Judith Phillips to establish a fund, please contact by Dennis Phillips and family Executive Director Alan Yost . In memory of David Lebovic by Joey Lebovic and Tom Lebovic THE CEMETERY IS OPEN FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM In memory of Debby Schilling Correction: In the March 2018 issue of SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. by Gail Langer The Voice, page 16, we regrettably noted CLOSED ON SHABBAT AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS. In memory of Harold Bushman in error tributes to Rabbi Yoskowitz in his by David Bushman For information about memory. We apologize for the confusion In memory of Harold Ellias the purchase of cemetery plots, and wish Rabbi Yoskowitz continued please call Steven Goldsmith, 248-798-9995 by Anne & Gene Greenstein long and good health as we honor his or Denise Gallagher, 248-851-5100 In memory of Irene Lebovic becoming Rabbi Emeritus. by Joey Lebovic and Tom Lebovic 15 APRIL 2018 NISAN - IYAR 5778 Adat Shalom Synagogue SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CHOL HAMOED CHOL HAMOED CHOL HAMOED CHOL HAMOED PESACH PESACH PESACH PESACH PESACH PESACH PSEecSonAd CDaH y 1 2 3 4 5 Seventh Day 6 Eighth Day 7 YIZKOR SERVICES 9 AM SHALEM COURSE BEGINS SERVICES 9:00 AM SERVICES 9:00 AM NO SCHOOL 6:00 PM PJ s- PESACH NO SHABBAT TORAH STUDY UNTIL APRIL 9 NO SCHOOL 10 AM with Rabbi Bergman MEN’S CLUB PASSOVER KIDDUSH SYNAGOGUE EMPTY NESTERS’ GAME NIGHT MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:15 PM MINCHAH-MAARIV 6:00 PM MINCHAH-MAARIV 6:00 PM EXEC. COMMITTEE 7:30 PM MEETING 6:00 PM MINCHAH-MAARIV 7:45 PM 1 16 2 17 3 18 4 19 5 7:46 PM 20 6 7:47 PM 7 NISAN 21 22 PARENT TODDLER PARENT TODDLER Shemini 8 9:45 AM 9 10 11 YOM HASHOAH 12 9:45 AM 13 Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Hirsch 14 GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 9:45 AM with Rabbi Shere10:30 AM with Andy Pass TOT SHABBAT 10 AM SCHOOL RESUMES SCHOOL YOM HASHOAH with Hazzan Gross NO SCHOOL OBSERVANCE 5:45 PM Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM PIRKEI AVOT SERIES 7:00 PM SOULFUL YOGA with Rabbi Bergman Yom Hashoah Candles 10 AM with Rabbi Shere lit tonight MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:00 PM 8 23 9 24 10 25 11 26 12 27 13 7:55 PM 28 14 29 ROSH CHODESH IYAR ROSH CHODESH IYAR YOM HAZIKARON YOM HA’ATZMA’UT PARENT TODDLER Tazria-Metzora KNITTING CIRCLE 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 15 PARENT TODDLER 16 17 18 Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Goodman 21 MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS 19 20 9:45 AM COFFEE CONNECTIONS SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 9:45 AM 9:30 AM with Rabbi Bergma n 8:30 AM with Ruth Bergman MC HOLOCAUST CENTER TOUR SISTERHOOD 9:15 AM ROSH CHODESH STUDY SOULFUL YOGA B’NAI MITZVAH CONNECTIONS: GROUP with Rabbi Shere SHABBAT ROCKS 6:00 PM 10 :00AM with Rabbi Shere Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM ITORAHwith Rabbi Shere 10:45 AM 10:00-11:00 AM SYNAGOGUE ZOA-MI REGION PRESENTATION 7:00 SYNERGY SHABBAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES with Professor Eitan Fishbane PM MEETING 7:00 PM TVC AT J-SERVE MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:15 PM 18 19 15 16 17 20 8:03 PM 21 30 IYAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 PARENT TODDLER PARENT TODDLER Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 3rd GRADE SIDDUR 9:45 AM 22 9:45 AM 23 24 25 26 27 Bar Mitzvah: Ravi Appelma2n 8 CELEBRATION 9:30 AM SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 9:45 AM SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST 10:30 AM with Dr. Melissa Ser WOMEN’S HEALTH & TVC PROJECT Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM SOCIAL JUSTICE WELLNESS with Hadassah and SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB DINE & DISCOVER BOOK GROUP 7:00 PM Rabbi Shere 6:00 PM 7:15 PM with Hazzan Gross 5:45 PM MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:15 PM 22 7 23 8 24 9 25 10 26 11 27 8:11 PM 12 28 13 PARENT TODDLER MAY MEN’S CLUB ELECTIONS 9:45 AM SERVICE SCHEDULE BREAKFAST 9:30 AM 29 30 MORNING SERVICES Shabbat & Festivals 9:00 A.M. MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS The Omer is a measure of Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. ANYONE CAN PAINT 11:00 AM grain whch symbolically 9:30 AM with Rabbi Bergman A M marks each day of the seven Sun. & Nat’l Holidays 8:30 . . 5TH GRADE PROGRAM 9:45 AM weeks between Pesach WEEKDAY EVENING SERVICES HIGH SCHOOL END OF B’NAI MITZVAH and Shavuot. through November 2 6:00 P.M. YEAR CELEBRATION CONNECTIONS:Thinking Jewishly At our evening service, Shabbat Minchah/Maariv with Rabbi Bergman 10:45 AM you will hear the Omer times vary. See each date. . 29 30 “counted” for 49 days 14 15 Childcare available 10:00 A.M. REV.031618 IMYARA - YSIV A2N0 57178 8 Adat Shalom Synagogue SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JUNE Emor SERVICE SCHEDULE LAG BaOMER 3 4 5 MORNING SERVICES 1 2 PARENT TODDLER 9:45AM Bat Mitzvah: Harper Sollish Shabbat & Festivals 9:00 A.M. LAST WEDNESDAY OF SHABBAT TORAH STUDY Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. SCHOOL SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST 9:45 AM Sun. & Nat’l Holidays 8:30 A.M. 11:15 AM Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM WEEKDAY EVENING SERVICES MICHIGAN BOARD OF CANTORS CONCERT through November 2 6:00 P.M. SYNAGOGUE EXEC.COMMITTEE YOUTH & FAMILY SHABBAT MTG. 6:00 PM 7:30 PM at The Berman Shabbat Minchah/Maariv MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:30 PM times vary. See each date. 31 16 32 17 33 18 34 8:19 PM 35 20 Childcare available 10:00 A.M. IYAR 19 Behar-Bechukotai MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS 12 9:30 AM with Rabbi Bergman 6 PARENT TODDLER 9:45AM 7 8 9 10 PARENT TODDLER 9:45AM 11 B’not Mitzvah:Sasha Ruskin and Sydney Ruskin KNITTING CIRCLE 9:30 AM SISTERHOOD SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 9:45 AM LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BBQ-12 PM DONOR DAY TOT SHABBAT DINE & DISCOVER 5:45 PM Boutiques with Hazzan Gross 10:00 AM with Rabbi Shere NOSH & DRASH 6:30 PM 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at a private home Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM Lunch & Program - noon MINCHAH-MAARIV 8:30 PM 41 36 WALK FOR ISRAEL 21 37 22 38 23 39 24 40 25 8:26 PM 26 42 27 YOM ROSH CHODESH SIVAN Bemidbar YERUSHALAYIM 13 14 15 16 17 18 EREV SHAVUOT 19 PARENT TODDLER 9:45AM Bat Mitzvah: Gabriela Kam MOTHER’S DAY COFFEE CONNECTIONS PARENT TODDLER 9:45AM 8:30 AM SHABBAT TORAH STUDY 9:45 AM Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM SYNAGOGUE NOSH & DRASH 6:30 PM ANNUAL MEETING MINCHAH-MAARIV and 7:30 PM TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT 8 PM 44 48 43 29 45 1 46 2 47 3 8:34 PM 4 49 9:42 PM 28 SIVAN 5 Naso SHAVU SHFIRASVT DUAOY T 20 YIZKORO T 21 22 23 24 25 Bat Mitzvah: Dayna Starr 26 SERVICES 9:00 AM SECOND DAY SERVICES 9:00 AM SHABBAT TORAH STUDY SPRING OUTREACH PJ s - SHAVUOT 9:45 AM LUNCHEON 10 AM with Rabbi Bergman Shabbat Care/Young Children 10 AM
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26 28 We are honored to welcome Professor Eitan Fishbane as our Scholar-in-Residence
April 20 - 21 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN Join us for a Shabbat full of thought-provoking presentations and conversations. CANDLE LIGHTING SHABBAT ENDS Friday: Saturday: Dr. Fishbane is Associate April 6 7:47 p.m. April 7 8:47 p.m. Professor of Jewish 13 7:55 p.m 14 8:55 p.m Thought at The Jewish 20 8:03 p.m. 21 9:03 p.m. Theological Seminary 27 8:11 p.m. 28 9:11 p.m.
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