Shabbaton Weekend Features Dr. David Ellenson an Exciting Opportunity to Learn, Be Inspired, and Grow…Together

Kol K .I. July/August 2019 l Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5779 learn. inspire. grow. together.

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Shabbaton Weekend features Dr. David Ellenson An exciting opportunity to learn, be inspired, and grow…together

Our much anticipated annual Shabbaton/ Our gratitude goes to Rabbi Jan Kaufman Scholars’ Weekend will take place Friday, July who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of 19 and Saturday, July 20. The speaker will be her ordination from Hebrew Union College Dr. David Ellenson, a renowned thinker and by sponsoring both the Shabbaton Scholars’ leader in American Judaism, who is currently Weekend, and the Shabbat luncheon. serving as Interim President of Hebrew Union Please send payment for the Friday, July 19 College—Jewish Institute of Religion. dinner by Monday, July 8: $20 adults, $15 There will be three learning opportunities: teens, 12 & under free. Please also register the number in your party for the complementary 1). Friday Night Presentation: At 7:40 p.m., fol- Shabbat lunch on July 20. lowing our Shirei Shabbat service (5:30 p.m.) and Kosher Shabbat dinner (6:30 p.m.), Dr. El- lenson will present, “One Rabbi’s Approach to 3). Saturday, After Shabbat Kiddush Jewish Faith: A Personal Reflection.” The rabbi and Lunch: “Two Approaches to 19th will describe his own Jewish journey from an Century Liberal Judaism and Their Impli- Orthodox childhood in Virginia to the Reform cations for the Jewish Community Today: rabbinate. He will discuss how thinkers such Samuel Holdheim and Zacharias Fran- as Buber and Rosenzweig, feminists like Falk, kel.” Here Rabbi Ellenson will present Plaskow, and Adler, as well as Zionists like Herzl and Ahad Haam, have shaped his own and analyze the teachings and ap- approach to Jewish faith and life. In so doing, he will reveal how his own Jewish reli- proaches to Judaism of two of the major gious journey mirrors developments in the modern world. figures in post-Emancipation German Judaism. Rabbi Samuel Holdheim was an 2). Shabbat Morning Torah Discussion: “Jewish Communal Belonging: What Responsa advocate of a radical brand of Reform Ju- Have to Teach Us.” Here he will take Jewish legal texts from the 19th century dealing daism that ultimately took root in Amer- with patrilineality and conversion to reflect on Jewish communal attitudes towards ica, while Rabbi Frankel championed a inclusion, outreach, and boundaries in the modern world. He will look specifically at positive-historical approach to Judaism halakhic writings of Rabbis Zvi Hirsch Kalischer, Esriel Hildesheimer, and David Zvi Hoffmann to frame this conversation. continued on page 5 In This Issue Member Mitzvahs & Mazel Tovs

Shabbaton Weekend...... 1 n Jerry and Barbara Hayden are hav- n Bea Selig was awarded the Russell Member Mitzvahs...... 2 ing a year with more than one mitzvah. Sage College “Woman of Influence” From the Rabbi...... 3 Their granddaughter, Rachel, graduated award, 2019. Mazel Tov to Bea on this summa cum laude in May from Syracuse recognition. July/August Calendar...... 6 University, and their grandson, Dylan, be- Lunch & Learn...... 10 came a Bar Mitzvah in June. Mazel tov! Member Birthdays & Anniversaries...... page 14 JTS in the Berkshires...... 11 & 17 B’nai Mitzvah Class Story...... 15 Bat Mitzvah Spotlight On: Amy Brentano...... 12 n Elisheva Caine will be called to the Torah as a Berk. Jewish Film Festival Schedule.....16 Bat Mitzvah on August 31. Ellie is now an 8th grader Yahrzeits, Funds & Endowments.....18-21 at Richmond Consolidated School where she excels academically, consistently making high honors. She ...... and more! enjoys her English class and has earned a spot at the Regional Science Fair for the past 2 years.

K.I. Staff Her Jewish education began with preschool at Sinai OFFICE PHONE 413-445-4872 Academy, and has continued with Knesset Israel/ Chai Hebrew School, as well as three summers at RABBI DAVID WEINER Ext. 10 Camp Ramah in New England. [email protected] Ellie is a talented musician, and plays the flute in DIANA MACFARLANE Ext. 10 the Junior District Concert Band. In her free time, Office Manager Ellie enjoys ice skating, snuggling with her cat, and [email protected] playing with her beloved dog, Lily. It was her love ED ROBINSON of animals that inspired her Tikkun Olam project in [email protected] which she designed a canvas tote bag to sell to raise MYRNA HAMMERLING Ext. 16 Elisheva Caine money for the Berkshire Humane Society. Director of Adult Education and Programming [email protected] CHRIS GOETZE Ext. 20 B'nai Mitzvah Class Facilities Director/Head Custodian [email protected] A unique class completes its year-long training JUDITH WEINER Ext. 15 Director of Families Together, and Hebrew School Administrator [email protected] ELISA SNOWISE B’Nai Mitzvah Teacher /Coordinator [email protected] LIZ DEMARCO, Web Administrator, [email protected]

KNESSET ISRAEL 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-445-4872 413-496-9378 (fax) knessetisrael.org For the entertaining story of this "hungry" class turn to page 15.

2 n KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 From the Rabbi Welcome to Summer at Knesset Israel Joy, meaning, and community— so many opportunities to connect!

While the congregation welcomes everyone to services RSVP for dinner and join us for the eve- and programs throughout the year, in July and August ning. Our new Musical Minyan, a mel- we make an extra effort to roll out the red carpet. As you low, acoustically accompanied yet tradi- thumb through this issue of Kol K.I., you will see a remark- tional Friday night service is scheduled able array of opportunities to enjoy Jewish programming for August 2— just drop by and join in. and synagogue life in the Berkshires this summer. Al- And in honor of her ordination, Rabbi though I am away with my family on sabbatical through Jan Kaufman has invited her classmate, the end of August, our program director, Myrna Ham- Rabbi David Ellenson to deliver a series merling, and many lay leaders and rabbinic colleagues of talks at Knesset Israel on July 19-20. have come together to make this a particularly vibrant Recently retired (for the second time) summers for Knesset Israel. from the helm of the Hebrew Union College, Rabbi Ellenson is an extraordi- The core of the Knesset Israel community throughout nary scholar and accomplished leader Rabbi David Weiner the year is the celebration of shabbat. Every shabbat of the American Jewish community. morning this summer, the congregation will enjoy lay- led services and a D’var Torah offered by a rabbi, cantor, or professor who lives or sum- (see our cover story for details) mers in the Berkshires. Each week from July 4 through Labor Day weekend, we will There are opportunities to participate at serve a kiddush luncheon, prepared by Chris Goetze. We have invited authors from Knesset Israel during the week as well. our Berkshires summer community to speak about their books after lunch on several JTS in the Berkshires evolves this year, shabbat mornings. Please consider not only coming and enjoying but also supporting with three presentations related to per- this essential hospitality program with a donation. formances at local musical and theatri- n July 6—Dr. Alan Metzger and Rabbi Yaacov Rone cal venues. One even includes a lecture by a composer about a piece and a live n July 13—Hon. Richard Simons and Rabbi Jan Kaufman; Rabbi Richard Agler string quartet! A grant has enabled us n July 20—Dr. Stuart Masters and Rabbi David Ellenson to cut the cost of attending these three n July 27—Jeffrey Siegel and Rabbi Pam Wax; Elisa and Robert Bildner fascinating programs to $15 each. Our film festival, a mainstay of summer in the n August 3—Laura Rosenthal and Rabbi Serge Lippe; Yvonne Daniel Berkshires, opens an especially promis- n August 10—Dr. Fred Landes and Rabbi Seth Wax ing season and, as always, every dollar n August 17 —Dr. Alan Metzger, Prof. Raisy Weiss; Cantor Sam Weiss; Helene Berger raised benefits Knesset Israel’s Jewish education programs. There are volunteer n August 24—Myrna Hammerling, Professor Raisy Weiss, and Cantor Sam Weiss opportunities associated with many of n August 31—Rabbi David Weiner returns, bat mitzvah of Elisheva Caine K.I.’s summer programs—contact Myrna in the synagogue office for more infor- Other programming will take place on Shabbat as well—K.I’.s signature, band-led mation. Shirei Shabbat service will take place on July 29 and August 23. All are welcome to As you attend programs and services this summer, I hope you’ll take a few extra KOL K.I. Publication Notes minutes to schmooze. Sometimes amaz- Editor: Susan Miller • Production: Liz DeMarco • Photo Editor: Nan Bookless • Printer: Aldam Press ing connections result – everyone seems to meet in the Berkshires, eventually. DEADLINE: THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH Whether the Berkshires are a new des- We welcome submissions. Publication will be at the discretion of the editorial staff, tination for you, the place you return to every summer or your year-round home, and may be subject to editing for clarity, facts, and length. you can find joy, meaning and communi- Bulletin material and photographs will be accepted VIA EMAIL and sent to: ty at Knesset Israel. Susan Miller at [email protected]

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A Stimulating Summer at K.I. We offer a full schedule to locals, seasonal residents, and visitors

In many shuls throughout the country service attendance goes down and programming takes a hiatus during summer months. Not so here at Knesset Israel! From June through September, we open our doors and welcome home our seasonal residents and extend a baruch haba to the visitors coming to the Berkshires to enjoy the beauty, culture, and learn. inspire. vibrant Jewish life of our county. grow. together. The following are just a few of the activities set for the summer months:

Richard Simons n The Berkshire Jewish Film Festival inaugurates its new season on July 8th. Films will be screened on successive Mon- NEED HELP? days through August 12th at Lenox High School. Be sure to cut out the schedule of films These organizations provide on page 16. professional, confidential guidance: n In conjunction with the Jewish Theological Seminary, we again present JTS in the Berkshires on July 12, 26, and August 9th. This unique partnership allows us to bring BERKSHIRE FAMILIES & Jewish scholars to the community for stimulating lectures. CHILDREN Counseling, Parenting...... 413-448-8281 n Shabbat services throughout the summer are followed by a Kiddush lunch gener- ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE ously sponsored by congregants. It’s a wonderful way to spend time in community COUNTY Services for ages 60+ and celebrate the joy of Shabbat. This summer, we welcome Rabbi David Ellenson for ...... 413-499-0524 a Shabbaton on July 19 and 20th. This special event is being sponsored by Rabbi Jan Kaufman in observation of the 40th anniversary of her ordination! ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER Women’s Services • Abuse n We also have a Lunch and Learn with our own Rob and Elisa Bildner who are cele- ...... 413-443-0089 brating the release of their new cookbook—The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook. Come JEWISH FEDERATION OF and learn about their book at this event on July 27th. THE BERKSHIRES Counseling from n On August 3rd, we have another Lunch and Learn with Yvonne Daniels who will a Jewish Perspective share her own story of survival during the Holocaust as a refugee in Shanghai...... 413-442-4360, ext. 17 HOTLINES n And on August 17th, Helene Berger will discuss her new book, Choosing Joy—Alz- heimer’s: A Book of Hope, at another Lunch and Learn after Shabbat morning services. BRIEN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE The summer is energizing at KI! We look forward to seeing you around! 24-hour...... 1-800-252-0227 ELDER ABUSE ...... 1-800-922-2275 Knesset Israel Statement of Purpose ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER Welcome. Abuse / Domestic Violence We are here to nourish mind, heart, and soul. 24-hour...... 413-443-0089 We are here to inspire through word and deed. MASS. DEPT. OF SOCIAL We are here to accompany each other on life’s journey. SERVICES CHILD ABUSE We are here to celebrate in community...... 1-800-292-5022 We are here to bring life to the wisdom and values of Torah. after 5pm...... 1-800-792-5200 We are here to transform our world.

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Berkshire Interfaith Organizing Update Key Contacts Opportunities to help people help themselves CEMETERY Don Sugarman...... 413-499-4478 Berkshire Interfaith Organizing, or BIO, is an organization that [email protected] brings people together across class lines, race, and religion to cre- DEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING ate a strong and united community in which everyone has an Bobbi Cohn...... 413-443-6128 opportunity to thrive. FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT There are approximately 20 member congregations currently Don Sugarman...... 413-499-4478 serving in BIO with several more in south county that are close to MEMBERSHIP inclusion. Knesset Israel is a founding congregation and is, pres- Jan Zimbler...... 4134488443 ently, the only Jewish member. Individual K.I. members who participate in BIO have been an integral part of improving the quality of MARKETING life for all residents of the Berkshires, playing an active roll in BIO’s most recent efforts: Kara Thornton...... 413-684-2298 MUSIC COMMITTEE 1. When the Price Chopper in Lee closed without notice last July, it meant the loss Phil Coleman...... 413-329-9224 of a convenient food source within walking distance of town for individuals who are without transportation. BIO actively campaigned with Lee residents, food purveyors, MUSIC DIRECTOR and real estate agents to rectify the situation. The result is the development of a res- Sherri Buxton...... 413-243-2709 idential and commercial project that will include affordable, residential apartments ADMINISTRATION and incorporate a market into the site. Diane Weinstein...... 413-442-7143 continued on page 8 PROGRAMMING Stuart Masters...... 413-443-4386 RITUAL, GABBAIM, MINYAN Shabbaton Weekend Alan Metzger...... 413-443-4217 (continued from page 1) TREASURY, FINANCE AND BUDGET Edwin Helitzer...... 413-499-1202 that served as the ideological foundation of American Conservative Judaism. The im- portance and legacy of their approaches for an understanding of Judaism in America YOUTH today will be considered. Marcie Greenfield Simons...413-464-1162

About Dr. David Ellenson: D. Ellenson is the immediate past Director of the Schus- terman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University. He has written extensively Emergency Contacts on the origins and development of Orthodox Judaism in Germany during the 19th PASTORAL CARE. century; Orthodox legal writings on conversion in Israel and the western world in the If you are in need of emergency pasto- modern era; the relationship between religion and state in Israel; and the history of ral care for any reason, please contact modern Jewish religious movements and American Jewish life. Dr. Ellenson is Chancel- Rabbi Weiner, 413-445-4872, ext. 10. lor-Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, he served as Pres- ident of HUC-JIR from 2001-2013. He is also Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern and FUNERALS. Judaic Studies at Brandeis University. Knesset Israel’s funeral arrangements are handled with Flynn-Dagnoli funeral Ellenson has authored or edited seven books and over 300 articles and reviews in a home. Please call 413-663-6523 or 413- wide variety of academic and popular journals and newspapers. His newest book, Jew- 442-1733. You can also email flynndag- ish Meaning in a World of Choice, appeared in September of 2014 in the University of [email protected]. Nebraska/Jewish Publication Society’s Scholar of Distinction Series. His academic col- CARE COMMITTEE. leagues honored him with the publication of Between Jewish Tradition and Modernity: If you or another K.I. member you know Rethinking an Old Opposition—Essays in Honor of David Ellenson, edited by Michael A. is experiencing serious illness requiring Meyer of HUC-JIR and David N. Myers of UCLA, in 2014. support, please contact the Care Com- mittee by calling the main office of Knes- This Shabbaton Weekend promises to be an intellectually stimulating and enlighten- set Israel, 413-445-4872, ext. 10 and we ing experience! will be in touch with you.

KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 n 5 July / August Calendar

SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING REGULAR SERVICE SCHEDULE: EVENTS & MEETINGS CONTINUED Friday...... July 5...... 8:15 PM PASSOVER THROUGH LABOR DAY Mussar with Rabbi Pam Wax Sunday...... 8:45 AM & 7 PM Friday...... June 12...... 8:12 PM Sun., August 4...... 9:45 AM Friday...... June 19...... 8:08 PM Tuesday...... 7 PM JTS / “Matchmaking & Midrash: A Hebrew Friday...... June 26...... 8:01 PM Friday...... 5:45 PM Comedy from the Time of Shakespeare” Friday...... August 2...... 7:54 PM Saturday...... 9:30 AM Fri., August 9...... 11-12:30 PM Friday...... August 9...... 7:45 PM Shirei Shabbat.....Fri., July 19...... 5:30 PM Cemetery Committee Meeting Tue., August 13...... 7:30 PM Friday...... August 16...... 7:35 PM Shirei Shabbat...... Fri., August 23.... 5:30 PM Lunch ‘n Learn with Helene Berger Friday...... August 23...... 7:24 PM Sat., August 17...... 12 PM Friday...... August 30...... 7:13 PM K.I. Board Meeting Wed., August 13...... 7:30 PM Shirei Shabbat CLASSES Fri., August 23...... 5:30 PM Torah Portion of the Week (Library)...... Tue., July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30...... 10–11:30 AM Aging with Wisdom & Joy...... Thu., July 11, 18, 25...... 3:30–5:30 PM Enhanced Prayer Study...... Wed., July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31...... 10–11:30 AM BERKSHIRE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Aging with Wisdom & Joy...... Thu., August 1, 8, 15...... 3:30–5:30 PM Beneath the Ink.....Mon., July 8...... 4 PM Torah Portion of the Week (Library)...... Tue., August 6, 13, 20, 27...... 10–11:30 AM The Barn...... Mon., July 8...... 4 PM Enhanced Prayer Study...... Wed., August 7, 14, 21, 28...... 10–11:30 AM I Heart NY...... Mon., July 8...... 8 PM The Mamboniks....Mon., July 8...... 8 PM Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People EVENTS & MEETINGS Mon., July 15...... 4 PM Knesset Israel’s 125th Anniversary Gala...... Mon., July 1...... 5:30 PM Rescue Bus 300...... Mon., July 15...... 8 PM Mussar with Rabbi Pam Wax...... Sun., July 7...... 9:45 AM The Accountant of Auschwitz Cemetery Committee Meeting...... Tue., July 9...... 7:30 PM Mon., July 22...... 4 PM JTS in the Berkshires (JTS) / “Verdi in Terezin: A Composer’s Inspiration” Holy Lands...... Mon., July 22...... 8 PM (Elayne Bernstein Theater at Shakespeare and Co.)...... Fri., July 12...... 11–12:30 PM Ask Dr. Ruth...... Mon., July 29...... 4 PM Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Richard Agler...... Sat., July 13...... 12 PM Leona...... Mon., July 29...... 8 PM K.I. Board Meeting...... Wed., July 17...... 7:30 PM Shoelaces...... Mon., August 5...... 4 PM Shirei Shabbat...... Fri., July 19...... 5:30 PM The Unorthodox..Mon., August 5...... 8 PM Shabbaton with Rabbi David Ellenson...... Sat., July 20...... 12 PM 93Queen...... Mon., August 12...... 4 PM JTS / “What Can the Bible Teach Us About Wagner? Jewish Views on the Imperfect Mes- The Other Story...Mon., August 12.... 8 PM senger”.....Fri., July 26...... 11-12:30 PM Lunch ‘n Learn with Elisa & Robert Bildner...... Sat., July 27...... 12 PM for a BJFF schedule Lunch ‘n Learn with Yvonne Daniel...... Sat., August 3...... 12 PM you can cut out & post on your fridge or bulletin continued next column board, see page 16

6 n KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 July / August Calendar (cont.) Holiday Services Volunteers

TISHA B’AV SERVICES: AUGUST 10 & 11 Needed for BJFF The haunting services of Tisha B’av commemorate the anniversary of the destruction of The 2019 Berkshire Jewish Film Fes- the Temples and the loss of Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem in 586 BCE and again in tival will take place in the Duffin The- the first century. Fasting, lamentation and poetry attune us to the experience of exile, ater at Lenox High School on Mon- suffering, loss and hope in the historical memory of the Jewish people and in the wider days from July 8 through August 12. world. Volunteers are needed to help with parking, selling and taking tickets, Saturday, August 10–Erev Tisha B’Av seating patrons, and handing out Shaharit...... 9:30 AM programs. For a list of films dates Last food before sundown ...... no later than 8:05 PM see the calendar on page 6. Please email Amy Abramovich with the Minha & Study session...... 7:45 PM dates and times of your availability Ma’ariv/Chanting of Eicha by candlelight...... 8:45 PM at: [email protected]. Sunday, August 11–Shaharit Sanctuary (no tallit or tefillin)...... 8:45 AM No minyan is scheduled for minha or ma’ariv. We will ascertain at shaharit whether it is possible to gather a minyan for minha at 1:30 p.m. The 25-hour fast concludes with ma’ariv no earlier than 8:45 p.m.

Headstone Cleaning 14 more stones needed!

The Knesset Isreal Cemetery Com- mittee is pleased to announce our third group-discounted headstone cleaning. You can sign up now, and you will get a billing notice, when we have our minimum 25 headstones.

Tisha B’Av (“the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of We’re hoping for a spring clean- the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First ing! So far we have 11 out of the 25 Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same stones needed before we can begin Hebrew calendar date. • Above is a photo of the frieze from the Arch of Titus in Rome, depicting the the cleaning process. pillage after the destruction of the Second Temple. Most observant Jews will not walk through the If you have questions, please email arch to this day. Don Sugarman at sugarman@berk shire.rr.com. The cost per monument is $65. Please e-mail Diana in the K.I. Please support Knesset Israel’s at [email protected] with the name(s) on the monument(s) you Minyan Services would like to have cleaned.

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Tikkun Olam Repair the World

BIO Update (continued from page 5)

2. Listening campaigns have been established to help de- fine priorities for BIO's organizing efforts. Groups gather to share issues that need solving in their communities such as those focused on transportation, immigrant justice, and racial justice which are just a few that have been recently listed as primary areas for immediate action.

3. An “Immigrant Welcoming Covenant” was drafted for com- mitment to the burgeoning Berkshire Sanctuary Network. Led by South Congregational Church, there are now nine congregations that are committed to the Berkshire Sanctuary Net- work.

4. Numerous trainings have been offered to BIO volunteers including a three-month, weekly course to learn Spanish, an eight-week Leadership Change Academy (taught online by Harvard instructors) focused on teaching the science of organizing, Cultural Humility Training for the Executive Council (led by Multicultural Bridge), and a training that taught 60+ people the hows and whys of “accompaniment”—that is, ac- companying immigrants who are called for hearings by the state or ICE.

If you are interested in spending time helping people help themselves, you may want to consider attending a monthly BIO meeting. Meetings occur the second Thursday evening of each month and rotate between participating institutions of faith throughout the county. Should you want to volunteer at the BIO office, it is conveniently located at the Unitar- ian Church on Wendell Avenue.

For more information, visit BIO's website: biorganizing.org. “…what the Lord requires of you: only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk modestly with your God.” —Micah, 6:8 Did you know that a summary of the week’s parsha appears at the bottom of each weeks’ e-news?

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Looking Ahead: A Summer of “Lunch and Learn” From Shanghai to the Berkshires…stories of loss, hope, and joy

Knesset Israel is very fortunate to have find its treatment of the classic ques- an amazing line-up of summer program- tions, along with the responses and pro- ming coming our way. We will have a posed solutions to them, meaningful as “Lunch and Learn” almost every Shabbat well. A portion of the proceeds will be with provocative speakers that follow contributed to The Tali Fund—a fund es- our tasty and artistically presented buffet tablished in her memory that financially lunches. The following are previews of supports the Talia Agler Girls Shelter, an the ‘Learn’ portion of the programs: arm of the Centre for Domestic Training and Development in Nairobi, Kenya. In July 13: Rabbi Richard Agler. Rabbi Alg- addition, it supports educational efforts er’s book, The Tragedy Test: Making Sense and programs to encourage organ dona- of Life-Changing Loss—A Rabbi’s Journey tion. was written in the wake of the sudden, accidental death of his twenty-six year Rabbi Alger’s book will be available for Yvonne Daniel old daughter, Talia. The book opens with purchase at the back of the social hall for 20,000 refugees from Germany, Austria, these questions: “Why did this happen? those who would like to read his work Poland, and Lithuania finding shelter in To me of all people? How could God let in advance (or afterwards); Please leave Shanghai, the largest haven for settle- it? Why do good people suffer? Where your payment (check or cash) in the ment of fleeing Jews that existed in the is life’s justice and fairness? How will I go specified envelope, on the counter in the 1930’s. on?” These universal reactions to tragedy Main office. The book will be available a initiate a search for answers and comfort. few weeks after his presentation as well. Yvonne’s story is one of 24 included in the film, “Jewish Refugees and Shang- July 27: Elisa and Robert Bildner will hai,” created for the Jewish Museum of preview their upcoming book, The Berk- Maryland. shires Farm Table Cookbook. In it they tell the stories of 42 regional farmers, farm- August 17: Helene Berger, long-time to-table chefs, as well as including 135 K.I. member has just published her first delicious recipes inspired by the prod- book, Choosing Joy—Alzheimer’s: A Book ucts these farmers grow, and the dishes of Hope, about her shared journey with these chefs create. Robert and Elisa have husband Ady and their unusual experi- collaborated with Brian Alberg, formerly ence after his diagnosis. the Executive Chef of the Red Lion Inn and currently Executive Chef/Vice Presi- “It is a comprehensive guide, combin- dent of Culinary Development for Main ing concrete methodology of what she Street Hospitality, to put this work to- learned during the next six years with gether. Yummy! inspirational examples and philosophy. Although written about her experience Using clear and compelling language, August 3: Yvonne Daniel, longtime friend with Alzheimer’s, the guidance suggest- with reference to both ancient and mod- of K.I. members Beth and Joel Radsken, ed applies to a loved one with any type ern sources of wisdom, Rabbi Agler has was born in Shanghai to Jewish parents of debilitating disease. It is a rare book of earned endorsements from Harold S. who fled there in the wake of Nazi per- hope.” (Amazon Editorial Review) Kushner, author of Why Bad Things Hap- secution—leaving behind their ancestral pen to Good People, and received favor- Eastern European home and culture. “Ady’s story, Helene says, “was unique. able reviews by scholars and lay readers Whereas most accounts of Alzheimer’s alike. As an adult, Yvonne felt compelled to describe a process of irreversible decline, pursue a journey of discovery to try and Ady continued to improve. Though total- While written for a general audience, re- fully understand her past. Join us as she ligious and academic professionals will tells her story, one of many shared by the continued on page 13

10 n KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 JTS in the Berkshires

2019 Theme: Compelling Jewish Learning Inspired by This Season’s Eclectic Berkshire cultural offerings

11am-12:30pm on three alternating Fridays at the The Bernstein Theater on the Shakespeare & Co. campus Dr. Gerald Cohen 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, Massachusetts

$15 per session or $45 for the series / Pay on-line in advance: jtsa.edu/Berkshires or at the door (cash or checks, no credit cards please)

Friday, July 12—VERDI IN TEREZIN: A COMPOSER’S INSPIRATION Dr. Gerald Cohen, Assistant Professor, H.L. Miller Cantorial School

Composer/Cantor Gerald Cohen will tell the story of a determined group of prisoners in Terezin and their performance of Verdi’s Requiem under the direction of the dynamic conductor, Rafael Schachter. Faculty lecture plus performance by Pittsfield High School String Quartet......

Friday, July 26:—WHAT CAN THE BIBLE TEACH US ABOUT WAGNER? JEWISH VIEWS ON THE IMPERFECT MESSENGER Dr. David Kraemer Dr. David Kraemer, Joseph J. and Dora Abell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics

Does Judaism allow one to separate the “message” from the “messenger?” Can the hand- iwork of the sinner, if not the sinner him- or herself, be allowed into the community? Interactive discussion......

Friday, August 9— MATCHMAKING AND MIDRASH: A HEBREW COMEDY FROM THE TIME OF SHAKESPEARE Dr. Stephanie Siegmund, Women’s League Chair in Jewish Gender and Women’s Studies

The oldest Hebrew play in existence, “The Comedy of Betrothal,” was written by an Italian Jew from Mantua in the 16th century. It’s a tale of twisted truths, values and identities. Faculty lecture/interactive discussion plus dramatic readings by KI members: Steve Rosenthal Dr. Stefanie Siegmund and Amy Brentano.

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Amy Brentano A life of theater, bringing theater to life—by Phil Coleman

Hello readers! This month I a magical, exhausting, inspir- have a really interesting guest ing time. I was also perform- with a unique perspective on ing with Bazaar Productions/ performing arts, and some- Berkshire Fringe in an original one who is deeply rooted in devised piece called Passage the Berkshires. Read on to in Pittsfield that summer. So it learn about Amy Brentano, was a wild ride. you’ll find it fascinating! Theater is very much alive and Hi Amy, and welcome to well here. What was the inspi- my column…Spotlight On. ration for your entrepreneur- Your body of work is very ial venture, the Berkshires’ diverse. Your talents run to newest performing venue, multiple aspects of theater The Foundry WS? This is an and film—creating, teach- exciting moment for you! ing, acting, producing, and now as an entrepreneur. Amy: I have a background in What’s your background for developing challenging, relevant theater that is ensemble all this? Amy Brentano based. There is a hierarchy in Amy: I’ve been on stage since the age of four. I did theater all traditional Western theater that I am interested in restructuring. through my school years and then went to NYU Experimental Devised theater is nothing new, but it seems to be more rele- Theater Wing to receive a BFA in Theater. After graduating I vant now than ever. New, raw work is emerging with young art- produced, directed, acted, and wrote for the theater in New ists, more women are directing and more women playwrights York for 25 years before moving to the Berkshires. are getting produced. A more diverse theater artist is only be- ginning to be celebrated in our country. I wanted to create a How did you come to the Berkshires? holding tank for accessible, dangerous work and find a way to get it to underserved audiences and to give a platform to un- Amy: My husband’s parents were living in North Adams and heard voices. several life-changing events steered us up here. My daughter was born, and I lost both of my parents to long-term illness- I’ve been seeking real estate for many years now to create this, es. This was also the time around 9/11. My husband has always and when I found the building in West Stockbridge, it seemed preferred a more rural life as well. He owns a garden design and the perfect home for The Foundry WS—smack in the middle of stonework company here. North and South County, right off of Route 90 and in the heart of a beautiful, bubbling village. I deeply believe there is a need Your recent film production ofWalking the Wild Colonial is set for what I want this venue to provide: professional, relevant, right here in the Berkshires. Tell us about the film and your community-building, accessible, provoking performance. involvement with it. You’re deeply involved in Berkshire On Stage and Bazaar Pro- Amy: A dear friend from New York City and long-time theater ductions. We’d love to hear about your upcoming production colleague of mine was inspired on a visit to the Berkshires. of Particularly in the Heartland, and what else you might be She met my then high school student daughter’s friends at working on. our house and between the landscape and the kids, she was inspired to return to NYC and write a script. She called me two Amy: The company is called Bazaar Productions/Berkshire weeks later and announced that my daughter and I would be Fringe. It has been in existence for 12 years. It is the resident starring (playing mother and daughter) in a full-length inde- theater company at The Foundry where this summer Particu- pendent film she would be shooting in the Berkshires. There larly in the Heartland will be remounted. Sara Katzoff, co-artistic was no saying “no.” We shot over the summer and it was truly director and co-founder of the company, produced the show

12 n KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 at Boston University last year, where she is in the process of getting her MFA in direct- Lunch and Learn ing. The piece was originally produced by The TEAM, a Brooklyn-based ensemble. It is a continued from page 8 play about losing sight of America and trying to fall back in love with it.

At the same time we are running that show, we will be holding a residency to develop a rock opera about an indigenous Mexican performer, Julie Pastrana. We are collabo- rating with the Latino community in the Berkshires to create more material around the piece and have a diverse lens in the room for creation. Donors to the company will be invited to a showing of the work at the end of the ten-day residency. A very diverse group of artists from New York, Boston, and the Berkshires will participating in both projects in August.

ly unprepared for this unwanted journey, I ultimately learned, with Ady’s participa- tion, to provide the support—physically, emotionally and socially—that allowed him to thrive. Hopefully, the lessons learned and conveyed in Choosing Joy can be applied not just for one caring for Bazaar Productions/Berkshire Fringe’s Chris Tucci, Peter Wise, a loved one, but to all the relationships we treasure in our lives.” Amy Brentano, and Sara Katzoff The book has not only earned unani- In addition to Bazaar Productions, WAM Theater’s Educational program will be in res- mous 5 star review on Amazon but also idence at The Foundry in July, and upcoming on May 19 is a performance of Gasping this from Ranjan Duara, MD, Medical Di- Whiteness, a play and community workshop exploring white supremacy’s impact on rector, Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Dis- parenting in progressive, middle class communities. It was developed and performed ease & Memory Disorders, Mount Sinai by a cross-generational, cross-racial ensemble. All the ticket sales will benefit Multicul- Medical Center, Miami Beach: “Alzhei- tural Bridge. mer’s disease has many victims. The role Other programming will include family events during the West Stockbridge Farmer’s of the caregiver is crucial to providing Market hours on Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. The market is on The Foundry’s property. The the Alzheimer patient the best possible Foundry also has an art gallery that will have rotating show. The artist Pat Brentano, quality of life. Helene and Ady succeed- who is currently exhibiting, will be holding a visual awareness workshop on June 1 ed in finding ways to make their lives and 2. Information about events can be found on Facebook at thefoundryws and Ins- happy and fulfilling—and Ady contin- tagram @the foundryws. ued, against all odds, to improve in his final years. I recommend [this book] to Amy, thanks very much, this was terrific! It was great having you and best of luck any family struggling with Alzheimer’s or with all your ventures. dementia.”

When a person doesn’t have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude. —Elie Weisel

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Birthdays n Wendy (Dee) Griswold...... July 1 n Lauren Spitz...... July 31 Your community wants to n Jan Zimbler...... July 3 n Roy Kozupsky...... July 31 share in your good news! n Dawn Shamper-Schecter...... July 3 n Alvin Edelstein...... July 31 Send KOL K.I. Editor, Su- n Bruce Jacobs...... July 4 n Renee Robbins...... August 1 san Miller the details about births, awards & honors, n Edwin Helitzer...... July 5 n Ruben Fried...... August 3 graduations, milestones, n Yonaton Kaufman...... July 5 n David Dahari...... August 4 anniversaries, accomplish- n Michael Geller...... July 6 n Howard Lerner...... August 5 ments…any happy news we n Yefim Kogan...... July 6 n Stephen Levine...... August 6 can celebrate with you! n High resolution photos are Ilana Albert...... July 7 n Kathleen Todd...... August 7 welcome! Susan Miller: n Judith Weiner...... July 7 n Yael Snowise...... August 8 [email protected] n Samson Nhim Ovitsky...... July 8 n Nina Snowise...... August 8 n Hannah Nhim Ovitsky...... July 8 n Brett Goldberg...... August 9 n Charles Sutter...... July 8 n Jacob Herzberg...... August 12 n Phoebe Sugarman...... August 30 n Dee Dee Acquisto...... July 10 n Colin Ovitsky...... August 12 n Susan Miller...... August 31 n Carolyn Kaplan...... July 12 n Leatrice Finck...... August 12 n Ely Hochfelder...... August 31 n Mory Brenner...... July 12 n Richard Ferren...... August 14 n Arielle Sebestyen...... August 31 n Yvette Bastow...... July 14 n Natalya Yantovsky...... August 15 n Galina Sirota...... August 31 n Morris Fried...... July 14 n Michael Albert...... August 16 n Lesley Herzberg...... July 14 n Harvey Zimbler...... August 16 Anniversaries n Janet Rothstein...... July 14 n Cynthia Tatalovich...... August 18 n Parker Wright...... July 15 n n Michael Edwards...... August 18 Barbara & Murray Akresh...... July 1 n Gerlad Link...... July 15 n n Ruth Lebovitz Markovits...... August 19 Trudy & Joel Balizer...... July 2 n Arline Levine...... July 18 n n Kay Lerner...... August 20 Kyneret & David Albert...... July 2 n Lara Denmark...... July 19 n n Robin Fleet...... August 21 Kate Gigliotti & n Stephanie Ilberg-Lamm...... July 21 n Rose Sutter...... August 21 Jerome Socolof...... July 3 n Lawrence Ponemon...... July 21 n n Cindy Mann...... August 22 Harriet & Harold Shahir...... July 5 n Gayle Rotenberg...... July 22 n n Catherine May...... August 23 Sopheap Nhim & Colin Ovitsky... July 7 n Suellen Havsy...... July 23 n n Elisheva Caine...... August 24 Allison & Michael Rosenthal...... July 14 n Sheila Goldlust...... July 24 n n Joel Wolk...... August 24 Phyllis & Joel Curran...... August 8 n Steven Winter...... July 25 n n Sarah Klein...... August 26 Fran & Joel Wolk...... August 9 n Jenny Gitlitz...... July 25 n n Maureen Chestr...... August 27 Marcie & Richard n Glenna Bloom...... July 26 n Carol Link...... August 27 Greefield Simons...... August 11 n Roberta Cohn...... July 27 n n Pearl Sutter...... August 27 Jane & Larry Pellish...... August 15 n Lynne Goodman-Leary...... July 27 n n Jacob Klein...... August 28 Elisa & Mark Snowise...... August 16 n Eleanor Geller...... July 28 n n Dave Krawet...... August 28 Kathleen & Bill Todd...... August 24 n Judy Usow...... July 28 n n Charles Raser...... August 28 Gloria & Pincus Boms...... August 27 n Ira Lieberman...... July 29 n n Eliot Stern...... August 29 Sandra & Andrew Snyder..... August 30

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B'nai Mitzvah Class (continued from page 2 )

Above: K.I.’s B'nai Mitzvah class The last official b'nai mitzvah class of 2019 was marked with an outing to Ben & Jerry’s, with all five wearing their “The Hungry Ones” students in attendance and ready to celebrate. Teacher Elisa Snowise presented each of her stu- t-shirts. We couldn’t help but dents with a class t-shirt honoring their unique collective class personality—The Hungry Ones—as notice that the front of the shirts not only were they always very hungry for food, but also hungry for knowledge. gave them each a seven dwarves- Balancing their need to both eat and sing during class became a bit of an inside joke, with Elisa like moniker… having to ask them to stop eating, as they couldn't chew and sing at the same time. When it came (l to r): Ellie Caine (Grumpy), time to design the class t-shirts she included the phrase "We CAN Chew and Sing" since they had Leora Cook-Dubin (Reluctantly), clearly accomplished that and more over the year! Robert Ferren (Hungry), Leora Cook-Dubin, Robert Ferren, and Joe Weiner have already celebrated their b'nai mitzvahs. Joe Weiner (Sneezy), and Ellie Caine is looking forward to hers on August 31, and Eliot Stern will follow shortly after on Eliot Stern (Sleepy). September 7. Mazel tov to all!

KOL K.I. • JUNE 2019 • IYAR / SIVAN 5779 n 15 2019 Berkshire Jewish Film Festival Schedule

July 8, 4:00 p.m. – Beneath the Ink July 22, 8:00 p.m. – Holy Lands Inspired by current events, an Appala- James Caan and Rosanna Arquette star chia tattoo artist donates his services to in this comedic family drama about a erase symbols of hate from those seek- retired American doctor who becomes ing to reverse past, bigoted mistakes. a pig farmer in Israel. AND—The Barn July 29, 4:00 p.m. – Ask Dr. Ruth A captivating film of a Holocaust survi- Documentary about the life of Dr. Ruth vor and his granddaughter who travel to Westheimer, Holocaust survivor and Poland and reunite with his savior. America’s most famous sex therapist.

July 8, 8:00 p.m. – I Heart NY July 29, 8:00 p.m. – Leona Beneath the Ink – 7/8, 4 p.m. Graphic designer Milton Glaser shares A young Jewish woman from Mexico the inspiration behind the creation of his City finds herself torn between her iconic I ♥ NY logo. family and her forbidden love. This film AND—The Mamboniks contains mature content. During the 1950s, free-spirited, most- August 5, 4:00 p.m. – Shoelaces ly Jewish dancers from New York City fell head over heels for the mambo, a This tender family dramedy portrays hot dance from Havana, Cuba. The film the knotty relationship between an features this zany group of retirees, still aging, irascible mechanic and the ex- dancing to the Latin rhythms. uberant special-needs son he aban- doned long before.

July 15, 4:00 p.m. – Joseph Pulitzer: August 5, 8:00 p.m. – The Unorthodox Holy Lands – 7/22, 8 p.m. Voice of the People A disenfranchised Sephardic father An inspiring American story recounting launches the ultra-Orthodox Shas Par- the life and times of modern journalism’s ty, a nascent challenge to the ruling founding father, relevant to the ‘fake Ashkenazi establishment in this lively, news’ era and heralding freedom of the crowd-pleasing drama. press at a time when First Amendment rights are challenged. August 12, 4:00 p.m. – 93Queen Rachel “Ruchie” Freier is a no-nonsense July 15, 8:00 p.m. – Rescue Bus 300 Hasidic lawyer and mother of six who A powerful and tense docudrama about is determined to shake up the ‘boys the 1984 hijacking and rescue of Bus 300 club’ in her community. She creates Ez- in Israel. ras Nashim, the first all-female ambu- 93 Queen –8/12, 4 p.m. lance corps in NYC. July 22, 4:00 p.m. – The Accountant at Auschwitz August 12, 8:00 p.m. – More than 40 years after serving as an SS The Other Story officer at Auschwitz, Oskar Gröning told Two rebellious young women, one flee- the world what he had done; his admis- ing the chaos of secular hedonism for sion led to his trial for complicity in the the comforts of faith, the other seek- murder of 300,000 Jews. A new genera- ing to escape her oppressive religious tion is reopening investigations against upbringing for sexual and spiritual the living perpetrators of some of histo- freedom, cross paths unexpectedly in ry’s worst crimes. Jerusalem in this empowering drama.

BJFF is generously supported by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Berkshire Bank, The Wolfson Family Foundation, and Spitz-Tuchman Charitable Trust. The Other Story – 12/12, 8 p.m.

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7/1 - 28 SIVAN 7/8 - 5 TAMMUZ 7/19 - 16 TAMMUZ Andor Glattstein Esther Cohen Rebecca Gold Hanna Jawetz Rita Wortman Israel Leavitt 7/9- 6 TAMMUZ Samuel Simons Abraham Nathanson 7/20 - 17 TAMMUZ Anne C. Lessoff Henry Kowler 7/2 - 29 SIVAN Celia Cohen Ida Kaufman Adelson Abram Khalfina Jeanette Geller Sarah Kriger Celia Weiner Martha G. Lipschitz Jennie Aronstein Max Schreck 7/21 - 18 TAMMUZ learn. Rose Siegel Ida Milstein 7/10 - 7 TAMMUZ Louis Wiederkehr Lifelong learning at KI! 7/3 - 30 SIVAN Abraham Levine Marcia Rosenthal From Hebrew School for our children Connie Lister Florence Rife Ruth Morganstein to stimulating classes Shirley Stevens Isadore Lerner and programs for adults… Israel Benzion Pill 7/22 - 19 TAMMUZ • 7/4 - 1 TAMMUZ Leon Holender Dr. George Grossman Lunch & Learn / Discover your inner Torah Minna Schlanger Martha Rivlin Geraldine Weinstein Feed your spirit through artistic expression Pearl Sutter Phillip Dolinger Sarah Gruberg Tillie Friedland Rose Reingold • Sylvia Soman 7/23 - 20 TAMMUZ 7/5 - 2 TAMMUZ William Bender J. Philip Cook inspire. Ben Kravetz Leo Drimmer 7/11 - 8 TAMMUZ Connect with each generation Benjamin Borke Arlene Ruth 7/24 - 21 TAMMUZ Share through leadership Charles Flaster David Ackerman Sussman Leavitt Tikkun Olam…transform our world Irene Baer David Fass Elliot Stahl Saul J. Cohen Fanny Tryster Ethan Fingeroth • Samuel Jaffee Henry Krawet 7/25 - 22 TAMMUZ Sarah Weltman Liya Berlin Abraham J. Reder Samuel Shapiro grow. Archie Newman 7/6 - 3 TAMMUZ Seymour Leppo Start where you are Esther G. Kriger David Jacobson Sidney Ginsberg Beam with new insights Jacob Skole 7/17 - 14 TAMMUZ Seek guides to the unfamiliar Martha Rothstein Benjamin Slaminsky 7/26 - 23 TAMMUZ Nourish mind, heart & soul Reba Wiesen Marks Bernard Bell Clara Mindlin Shlomo Bril Joseph Loveman Margolin • Sidney Landes Milton H. Zimbler Dale Gelber Samuel Landa Francis Wainhouse 7/7 - 4 TAMMUZ together. Rabinovitz Eugene Shusterman 7/18 - 15 TAMMUZ Joyfully stuff envelopes Max Lenhoff Irving Kaplan Ella Esterman Pearl Goodman with other mailing mavens! Joseph Siegel Joan Bildner Walter Epstein Be a GLEE star Louis Galanter Lewis Edward Levinson at Shirei Shabbat Robert Draymore Lillian Kahn 7/27 - 24 TAMMUZ Comfort a loss Samuel Spitzberg Margaret Lanzer Audrey Schlanger with Chevra Kaddisha Willy Gutmann Sophie Goldner Morris Stoskin Pauline Feldstein • visit Minimum donation to funds is $5. knessetisrael.org for opportunities! Endowment fund minimum is $10. We welcome contributions in any amount. Contributions of less than $5 not publicized.

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8/8 - 7 AV 8/17 - 16 AV Margaret Goodman Max Katz Say not in grief Ira Siegel Philip Baron ‘they are no more’ Richard Amron Sydney Berg 8/24 - 23 AV but in thankfulness 8/9 - 8 AV 8/18 - 17 AV Freda Perlmutter Gertrude Lusthaus Benjamin Bookless Boris Berlin that they were. Finger Dora Goodman Claire Tauber Koppel Shusterman —Hebrew proverb Helen Tallen Hilda Betten Linda Posell Mote Blank L. George Reder Zalman Kominiar Nathan Pinsky Robert R. Fingeroth Rose P. Bass 8/25 - 24 AV Rachel Felds Milton Bergman Samuel Cohen 8/19 - 18 AV Sidney Metzger Adeline Schortz Minnie Cotton Frederick Lezberg Howard H. Braun Neil Radsken 8/10 - 9 AV Irving Singer 7/28 - 25 TAMMUZ Morris Horelly Philip Abel David Lipshitz Milton Selkowitz Arthur Kriger Sylvia Geller Morris Weiss Jacob Geller 8/11 - 10 AV 8/20 - 19 AV Julius Lampert 8/3 - 2 AV 8/26 - 25 AV Eve Lipman Ethel Shusterman Lois London Abraham L. Ginsberg Albert Shindler Maximilian Kowler Harry Gitelman Sidney Goodman Bernard Poretz Alexander Mason Irving Bikofsky Bernard Schulman 8/129 - 11 AV Henry Kamm 7/29 - 26 TAMMUZ Isadore Davidoff Ernest Blank Dorothy Haims Miriam Cohen Benjamin L. Swirsky Fredric Meyers Eva Aronson 8/21 - 20 AV Rubin Oringer Cantor Mendel Louis Green Solomon Lipson Greenfeld Anna B. Goodheartz Aldersheim Michael Nathaniel Anna Garbowit David Katz Shute 8/13/ - 12 AV 8/27 - 26 AV Bert Kaplan Liya Uskolovskaya Priscilla Less Wood Florence Simon Bessie Adelson Edith Friedman Regina Sason Regina Siegel Lebovitz Fannie Feldman Eva Rife Rose C. Rife Harold Herman Gladys Wilansky Helen Masters 8/4 - 3 AV 9 Schreiber Jesse Ginsberg Jacob Joseph Nelson 7/30 - 27 TAMMUZ Beatrice Kopfstein Madelyne Goldin Jennie Lipson Elizabeth Zaslavskaya 8/289 - 27 AV Edward Bass Roney Weis Jennie Swirsky Gladys Zahavah Novick Emil Metropole Samuel Aronstein Lena Louzin Annie Feder Joe Weiss Bashevkin Henry Simkin Shirley Dolinger Liebe Bikofsky Pearl Sherman Lucille Grossman Celia Lerman 8/5 - 4 AV 8/14/ - 13 AV Leona Green 7/31 - 28 TAMMUZ Lee Robinson Beatrice A. Epstein 8/22 - 21 AV Mary Aronovitz 8/29 - 28 AV Alvin Kass Joseph Stern Ahron Frommer Samuel Yantovsky Beatrice Drimmer Meyer David Graubard Benjamin Hurewitz Benjamin Rosen Ida Block Kenneth Schwartz 8/6 - 5 AV 8/15 - 14 AV Dorothy Smith Miriam Helitzer Frances Simkin Sydney Kanter Bertha Zemmel Sarah Moskowitz Barry E. Alper Isidore Schlanger Samuels 8/30 - 29 AV Max Raser James Burgone 8/1 - 29 TAMMUZ Herman Abramson Merrill Silverstein Lipman Arnold Leo Solomon Morris Lubin Ethel Martin Brown Miriam Levinson Katzman Marjorie Garber Shirlee Robbins Joseph Rod Meyer Gilner Rappoport Shirley Halperin 8/169 - 15 AV Morris Wolfe Rebecca Rachel Klein Shirle Stahl Ralph Goodman 8/7 - 6 AV Beatrice Dichner Rita Toscher Bruce Rossomando 8/31- 30 AV 8/2 - 1 AV Alfred Fellner David Gold 8/23/ - 22 AV Sarah Blasberg Doris Soman Benjamin Sidransky Herman Weitzen Auslander David Bashevkin Edith Kaufman Cohen Ida Gibner Pincus Herzl Auslander Joyce Kaufman Max Alimansky Ethel Ferber Samuel Novick Rose Libby Marvin

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