Rabbi's Message

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Rabbi’s Message | Bet Hasdai rabbi david e. ostrich

Back in 1980, I was writing a textbook for cover a wide variety of Jewish things: Magen the Union for Reform Judaism camp where I David, Chai, Nerot (candles), Mezzuzah, worked (the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, Kipah, Tallit, Tefillin, and even Kashrut. Mississippi). We wanted to replicate the Though each is an important component of educational power and spirit of The Jewish Judaism, the choice of a category or classifica- Catalog, but on a simpler level and with more tion proved difficult.Mitzvah is certainly a mainstream sensibilities. possibility, but how do we definemitzvah ? Is it a commandment, or is it a good deed? Is it a As some old-timers may remember, The custom, or is it a folkway? Custom may apply to Jewish Catalog, published in 1973, was a “do some, but what if traditional Judaism treats Courtesy of London Wolfe Photography it yourself,” counter-culture approach to them not as choices but as laws— obligations? Judaism, written by members of a chavurah/ The choice of a categorizing term was impor- commune in Boston. Their idea was to help tant in understanding and determining our the hippie generation rediscover or reclaim relationship to them. its Jewish heritage, and they succeeded wondrously. The Jewish Catalog energized After thinking about this for quite a while, and enabled thousands of young Jews and I came upon the word symbol. It is certainly brought forth significant contributions to not as strong as mitzvah/commandment from American Jewish culture and religion. From the Lord, but it reflects a particular Reform the development of the Chavurah movement, philosophical approach to our Tradition. As to the rebuilding of the Reconstructionist Reform Jews, we are supposed to be both movement, to the development of CAJE— affirming of Jewish Tradition and affirming the Conference for Alternatives in Jewish of individual autonomy in religious thought INSIDE THIS ISSUE Education—and to the development of Jew- and practice. In practical terms, this means Rabbi’s Message 1 ish Renewal, The Jewish Catalog and its ethos we should totally affirm one’s decision to have had a lasting influence. wear a yarmulke or Tallis or put on Tefillin or Schedule of Events 4 keep Kosher, while at the same time totally Our goal at Camp Jacobs was to provide our affirming another’s decision not to do these Gift Funds 10 campers—and their parents when they got Jewish observances. In this context, the word Yahrzeits 11 home—with a handbook of basic Jewish in- symbol seems to express this kind of multi- formation, and we succeeded too, in our own Scroll Sponsors 14 valent affirmation. If someone chooses to small way, producing six volumes of Tochnit: adorn his/her life with one or more of these A Project in Judaica from 1980–1986. Jewish symbols, then that is wonderful. It In the first volume, our goal was to provide is a religious choice in re individual identity basic definitions and explanations about Jew- and sanctification. If, on the other hand, ish holy days and Jewish observances, and I someone chooses not to adorn his/her life found myself searching for a category to with one or more of these Jewish symbols,

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Congregation Brit Shalom | 620 E. Hamilton Ave., State College, PA 16801 | 814.238.4611 | [email protected] President’s Column barry ruback

In competitive cycling, “peloton” refers to and new concerns confront our congregation. todah rabbah the main group of cyclists, who ride close to Thus, I’d like to encourage you to think about Thank you to the follow- each other in order to save energy. This pack moving forward in the peloton. Perhaps the ing congregants who led formation works something like birds flying simplest way to do so is to join one of our services in Rabbi’s absence in formation, with the individuals in front committees to help with the functioning of this summer: facing the most wind resistance, and thus the the synagogue. greatest burden, and the individuals in back, Our committee structure includes the • Susan Boardman still working, but carrying less of the weight. following activities: • Ron Hodes After a while at being in front, the lead riders move back, and others move forward to be at • Religious Affairs • Michelle Katz the front of the group. • Education • A’ndrea Messer I’m not a cyclist, but I like the idea of a • Programming • Barry and Miriam peloton, a group of people riding together, Ruback sharing the load of traveling toward some • House and Grounds goal. Our congregation is a peloton, as we • Jennifer and Bennett • Outreach and Social Action ride together on a spiritual, educational, and Norton social action journey. Some individuals are at • Membership We greatly appreciate the front, carrying more of the burden, but • Finance your leading us in prayers all of us are riding together. during those weeks! • Fundraising The individuals at the front of our peloton are the members of our Congregational You might want to share your knowledge or Board, members of the Finance Committee, talents for a specific committee, or you might and the Building Trustees. These individuals, want to join a committee to become more some of whom have been active participants involved with one of the focal concerns of in the congregation for 20 or more years, are our congregation. thoughtful, conscientious, and hard working. I want to thank you for participating in our They take the issues facing our congregation activities and to encourage you to become seriously and work together to solve the prob- more involved in our committees. I also lems we face. Some of these problems, like want to wish you a sweet, happy, healthy, and needed repairs for an aging building, will be peaceful new year. with us for years to come. L’Shanah Tovah. We can’t expect our peloton leaders to be out front forever, particularly as times change

2 | congregation brit shalom Religious School mike radis

We are looking forward to the beginning student David Gluckman and member Josh of a new school year. Classes will begin on Gitelson. Our aides will be Miranda Marks adult Sunday, September 9. Grades 3–7 will begin and Meredith Sulman, and we are very ex- education: at 9:30 A.M. and K–2 at 10:30 A.M. We will cited about all of the staff this year. wednesday have a parents’ meeting beginning at 10:30 Please remember to have your child(ren) torah A.M. and parents will have an opportunity to registered so that they can begin the year luncheons meet the teachers beginning at 11:30 A.M. on time. Join us for a delicious We have an excellent group of teachers I look forward to seeing each of you at the salad bar luncheon and returning this year as well as some terrific meeting on September 9. a discussion of Jewish newcomers including our own high school texts and ideas. This Fall, the subject will be Israel: Traditional and Modern Jewish Views. Our dates will be: JCC Nursery School Kid’s Korner October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 14 December 5 December 12 December 19

As summer is quickly slipping away, we are through the preschool years back. Welcome a taking away lot of great memories from Leanne! We are excited to have you! As the our JCC summer camps. We had 6 weeks new school year is around the corner, we still of themed camps. Everything from camp- have openings all days but they are very limit- ing to Super Hero Week. We are quickly ed and are filling up fast. If you know anyone approaching the new school year. One of looking for a wonderful school, please send our wonderful teachers left and moved on to them our way! new grounds but we have an amazing new Holidays will be here before you know— teacher to introduce. Her name is Leanne please don’t forget about our Amazon Link: Zuech and we are excited to welcome her www.jccnursery.org on board to The JCC Nursery School. She’s no stranger to our program as her son went

september–october, 2018 | 3 Upcoming Schedule

shabbat worship services upcoming b’nai mitzvah Fridays at 7:00 P.M. | Reform Style Services May 11, 2019 Saturdays at 10:00 A.M. | Conservative Style Services Asher & Elana Collens Children are welcome at all of our worship services. Join us and make worship a family practice. June 22, 2019 Avery and Griffin Selber

September 21, 2019 Josh Fragin

May 2, 2020 Lauren Marshall

May 16, 2020 Keira Schreiber rabbi’s “bar mitzvah” celebration Thank you to those who have already contributed to Rabbi’s celebration. If you are interested in making a contribution toward the event, please do so by mailing a check to the CBS office. In the memo, please refer to “Rabbi’s Celebration.”

4 | congregation brit shalom High Holy Day Schedule

ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR Sunday, September 9 Tuesday, September 18 8:00 P.M. Evening Service 7:00 P.M. Kol Nidre and Evening Service

Monday, September 10 Wednesday, September 19 10:00 A.M. Morning Service 10:00 A.M. Morning Service and Yizkor 4:00 P.M. Tashlich Hike 3:00 P.M. Adult Discussion Group 4:30 P.M. Minchah (Afternoon Service) Tuesday, September 11 6:30 P.M. Neilah (Concluding Service) 10:00 A.M. Second Day Morning Service 7:45 P.M. Break the Fast

Upcoming Events simchat torah guest speaker rabbi disparities, voting rights, mass incar- celebration and dinner jonah pesner to speak ceration, and more. He will describe on social justice the challenges that vulnerable com- at congregation munities are confronting, and he also brit shalom will reflect on the political polarization in our culture and the need to honor Wednesday, October 24 diverse perspectives and find common 6:30 P.M. Refreshments ground around shared values. With the 7:00 P.M. Talk approaching mid-term elections, Rabbi Pesner will offer some analysis and lay Rabbi Jonah Pesner will present a talk out opportunities going forward. He entitled “Prophetic Power & Politics: will close with a call to action, with con- Sunday, September 30 How Reform Jews Can Confront the crete steps we can take as individuals, 6:00 P.M. Simchat Torah Service Fierce Urgency of Now and Covenant as a congregation, and as a movement 7:00 P.M. Pasta Potluck Dinner to Create a More Just World.” Rabbi for Tikun Olam. Pesner will tell the inspiring story of the Pasta will be provided, please bring a historic decision by the Reform Move- Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the side dish or dessert to share! Please join ment to launch the Religious Action Director of the Religious Action Center us and enjoy the fellowship with other Center nearly sixty years ago, at the of Reform Judaism. He has led the Re- members. peak of the Civil Rights Movement. He ligious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi will lay out the compelling challenges Pesner also serves as Senior Vice Presi- Any questions contact Lynn Petnick at dent of the Union for Reform Judaism, [email protected] we continue to confront as we seek a world of wholeness, justice and peace, a position to which he was appointed in We look forward to seeing you there! especially during the current political 2011. Named one of the most influen- context and rise in white supremacy tial rabbis in America by Newsweek and bigotry. He will deal with racial magazine, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice.

september–october, 2018 | 5 Building and Grounds Management scott daggs

Shalom! to now, living or deceased, who had • refurbish the wood doors to the the vision and hutzpah to create this Synagogue For those of you who don’t know me, very special place. A “community” can my name is Scott and I have recently as- • repaint parking lot “lines” certainly exist without a building, but sumed the responsibilities of managing I cherish having a building in which • renovate and/or repair landscape, our building and grounds. I joined the to congregate with my “people” and hardscape and wood walk at rear of congregation in July of 2017 with my share a Jewish experience. For me, the the Synagogue partner Dianne after about 9 months building’s public presentation, inside of regularly attending Friday evening • renovate and/or repair landscape, and out, is a source of pride or should services. I felt a strong pull early in my hardscape and physical entrance to be. My vision for our beloved build- membership to contribute more to the the lower level of the building ing is for it to be a “jewel” on East congregation than just participating in Hamilton Avenue. I am working to We, the board, have already initiated the weekly and holiday services. Last seek and establish relationships with some of the above improvements and year at Rosh Hashanah I introduced reliable, local contractors to help us in repairs as well as others not listed such myself to our then president Benson our efforts to preserve and improve as the replacement of the AC equip- and expressed my interest. Benson, aspects of our building and grounds. I ment for the social hall, kitchen and wise man that he is, saw an opportu- have an on-going (and growing!) list of upstairs bathrooms. nity, seized it, pointed me in the right small repair and cosmetic projects to direction and gave a little push! And Going forward, my goals for the build- attend to and these will happen as time here I am! ing’s exterior are to generally minimize permits. I also have a 2-year (hopefully!) our maintenance issues, add more sea- I see myself as a steward and facilita- vision of major projects that should sonal color and eliminate or replace the tor for the congregation in its desire be pursued in conjunction with some very uninteresting shrubbery. For the to maintain and improve this wonder- of the necessary repairs the building interior, I would love for the building ful brick and mortar structure and its requires. Please remember that many to consistently have that “fresh paint” grounds. I bring 35 years of residential of the issues currently on the table smell! My vision for our building and and light commercial construction have accumulated over time and they grounds may be lofty, but we have noth- knowledge to this task from the busi- can and will be addressed in due time. ing to lose by setting the bar high! ness I started when I was 25. I could I have listed below some of the larger make the Synagogue’s maintenance projects that the board is, or will be, I was born with a Jewish soul of parents and improvements a full-time job, but considering: who were not Jewish. I knew this about that is not an option! I am also not myself in my 20’s but it took almost • up-grade lighting plant for the serving in the role as the “maintenance another 3 decades to acknowledge my entire lower level, including the guy.” I will continue to contribute my faith and commit to it. Congregation nursery school professional services whenever and Brit Shalom is my Jewish home and wherever my time permits to stretch • make all physical plant and cosmetic I consider all of you to be my Jewish our budgets or facilitate the services of improvements to Hebrew School family. I look forward to this opportu- hired contractors. I can see the “good” classrooms, prioritizing those on the nity for service. If there are members in buildings and spaces. I feel that our back wall who have a desire to assist me in any building has good “bones” and that its fashion, please get in contact with me • renovate the original lower size and simple architecture style suits and we’ll figure out how! level bathrooms adjacent to our diverse community very well. the mechanical room Shalom! I want to acknowledge and thank all • repair and improve the egress Scott of the members, from the beginning stairwell off of the Sanctuary

6 | congregation brit shalom Rabbi’s Message | Bet Hasdai Continued from page 1 then that decision is also a Jewish decision: In retrospect, I do not know if I would need to here is a Jew who does not find such symbols use this word today because the word mitzvah michelle katz: helpful or meaningful. has undergone an interesting transformation. shabbat in song In the Bible, mitzvah means commandment— Though this thought process started as an Once each month, member as in a command issued by the Lord God of organizational task, I have found over the and musician extraordinaire the Universe, a commandment that we have years that this notion of Jewish symbols has Michelle Katz will provide to follow. In Yiddish culture in the last few been very helpful. It helps me to understand the music for our Friday centuries, the word mitzvah morphed into an the fierce attachment some Jews have to evening service. Bringing expression for a good deed. My guess is that it some observances: they see certain Jewish her collection of inspiring began as a hyperbole: this action is so good things as deeply symbolic of their identity— and upbeat Jewish music, or righteous or compassionate that it is as their Jewish souls. On the other hand, this Michelle will enhance our though it is a mitzvah commanded by God. rubric helps me to understand the way some worship service and bring But, the morphing continued—specifically strongly identified Jews find some Jewish a Shabbat smile to every- in the realm of Liberal Judaism (Reform, Re- things unnecessary for their Jewish thought one’s face. constructionist, Conservative, and Renewal). and practice. The word symbol is flexible In these non-fundamentalist, non-literalist Her next appearances will enough to allow great intensity and rela- approaches to Judaism, mitzvot are often not be on: tive non-intensity. It is a very helpful lens seen as commandments, but as sanctifying acts through which to view and understand the October 5 or opportunities for relating to the holy or actions many Jews I meet. related to the deep levels of Jewish Identity. For November 9 (I am indebted to the teachings of the late Dr. many Jews today, the term mitzvah is a way December 7 Alvin Reines of the Hebrew Union College of expressing their desires to experience mo- who used the word symbol to describe Jewish ments of religious connection, and they find Join us! Identity itself. Dr. Reines taught that Jews are their sanctification in or with these Jewish individuals who find the wordJewish to be an components. ontal symbol—a symbol reflecting ultimate meaningfulness.)

september–october, 2018 | 7 Loss timmy shanahan

Life includes losses. All lives. All kinds a support group, open to all, on the second congregational of loss. Sunday of each month at 2:00 P.M. e-mail We lose people we love, probably the hardest This will not be a class nor a therapeutic We send out a weekly kind of loss. Broken relationships, whether exercise, but rather an informal place to talk newsletter with a sched- of a marriage or a friendship, change our about our losses. ule of events, yahrzeits, quality of life. Physical limitations—loss of We’ll begin on Sunday, October 14. AND a Torah commentary sight for example—limit what we can do. by Rabbi Ostrich. If you Note: Timmy Shanahan was trained in pastoral Deena Ultman and I were talking about have not been getting this care in seminary, and has been practicing it for people we know who are living with loss weekly e-newsletter, please nearly 30 years. Deena Ultman has a degree right now, and might appreciate a place to be contact Michelle Davis in teaching and has worked with students in with others who are also experiencing it. in the office: admin@ our school and at Hillel, where she both acted britshalomstatecollege.org After talking with Rabbi Ostrich, we’re as administrator and as a caring and compas- or (814) 238-4611. pleased to say that Brit Shalom will begin sionate leader. congregational website If you need information about the congregation or our programming, remember our website: britshalomstatecollege.org. If you have any sugges- tions (or excellent photos to share), please contact Rabbi Ostrich (rabbiostrich@britshalom statecollege.org).

8 | congregation brit shalom Hadassah Happenings deena ultman

Welcome to our newest board members: Spring Lane: pH:231-2001. After our 2+ mile Marina Templeman, treasurer; and Bonnie walk, we will return to Susanne’s at 11:00 is congregation Eckstut, co-membership chair. A.M. for the Nosh. If you’d rather not walk, brit shalom in just meet us at 11:00 to nosh. In case of rain, your will? BREAK-THE-FAST: In conjunction with Con- nosh only @ 11:00 A.M. gregation Brit Shalom (CBS), State College An important part of our future is represented by be- Hadassah is looking for volunteers to help MEMBERSHIP: Consider becoming a with the food preparation for Break the Fast. member of Hadassah and helping us keep quests made by members. Food Prep will be on Monday, September 17, a strong voice when it comes to issues on Thoughtful bequests enable 9:30 A.M. at CBS. Clean-up will take place women’s health and connection with Israel. Congregation Brit Shalom following Yom Kippur break-the-fast on If you are interested in finding out more to retain a future of Jewish Wednesday, September 19. If you are inter- about our organization, call Carol Shapiro, life for generations to come. ested in helping, please contact Sue Werner 237-2010; email: [email protected] or From funding our Rabbi to at [email protected]; pH: 234-5078. Bonnie Eckstut, 883-2192; [email protected] scholarships at our religious school, your generous gift HADASSAH BOOK CLUB: The next meet- CARDS & TREE CERTIFICATES to benefit the maintains our financial ing will be held on Sunday, September 30, Hadassah Hospital: If you are interested in health. 10:15 A.M. at the home of Estelle Frankl, 305 purchasing CARDS of ALL occasions, in- A simple codicil can be Village Heights, Apt. 230. The book discus- cluding Rosh Hashanah, please contact Joni added to your existing sion will be on “Eat First, Cry Later” by Mimi Ostrich @ 235-5359. will, if you wish to make Barash Coppersmith. Please call Estelle if TREE CERTIFICATES can be purchased a bequest, such as “I give you would like to attend: 814-689-8405. through Betty Moore @ 238-2895 and bequest to Congrega- WALK & NOSH: Led by Susanne Marder- tion Brit Shalom, located in Upcoming events will include our November Pincus on Sunday, October 7 at 10:00 A.M. State College, Pennsylvania, Food Fair (TBA) & December Chanukah Party. We will meet at Susanne’s home, 914 Walnut the sum of $____ [or “____ percentage of my estate as finally determined for federal (or Pennsylvania) estate tax purposes]. A will or codicil should be prepared by an attorney. Please call the congregation office at 238-4611 to discuss including Congregation Brit Shalom in your estate.

september–october, 2018 | 9 Gift Funds rabbi’s discretionary fund | In memory of Steve Fishbaine’s father | sue tygel scholarship fund used by the Rabbi for books, donations, from Bonnie and Howard Eckstut | used to assist children in their pursuit of scholarships, etc. Jewish enrichment and educational oppor- In appreciation of Rabbi Ostrich’s tunities at Brit Shalom and elsewhere. In honor of our new Granddaughter, support in connection with the death Feiga Leah (Leora Fay Kochin Rattner). of our son, Michael | from Susan and In memory of Mark Tygel’s mother | With thanks to Rabbi Ostrich for con- Lewis Steinberg from Carol and Ron Hodes ducting such a beautiful service and In memory of my father Harold Michelle Davis for organizing the Goldberg and thank you to Rabbi and beautiful reception | from Levis and rodef sholem cemetery fund | Michelle for the Wednesday study group Rochelle Kochin to support the maintenance of this historic and lovely luncheons | from Illene White Jewish cemetery in Bellefonte. In appreciation for the welcome basket and feeling so welcomed to Friday night In memory of my sister, Joan Hassol | services | from Debbie and Greg Guise social action fund | to support from Wilma Stern the Gemilut Chasadim work of our Social In memory of Reba Galley | from Kirk In memory of Mark Tygel’s mother | Action Committee. and Aileen Galley from Herb and Trudy Lipowsky In memory of Norman Ruback | In memory of my mother, Anita Fogel | from The Ruback Family from Linda Pesce how to contribute In memory of Tillie Linevsky | To make a contribution to any of the Brit from Barbara and Milton Linevsky general fund | all undesignated Shalom funds, please mail or drop off a gifts to Brit Shalom. check payable to Congregation Brit Shalom, In memory of Ruth Tygel | 620 East Hamilton Avenue, State College, from Willa Silverman In memory of Steve Fishbaine’s father | PA 16801. Contributions of $18 or more will from Lynn and Ellis Abramson be listed in the Scroll following the date the In memory of Arlan and Marlene contribution is made. If you have any ques- Temeles | from Lisanne Temeles In memory of Muriel Feigelson | from Eric Feigelson and Zoe Boniface tions, please contact Michelle Davis, Office In memory of William Sacks | Manager, at 814-238-4611. from Shirley Sacks In memory of Aunt Amber Flannery | from The Killian Family In memory of Alfred Levy | from Robert and Vivian Levy In memory of my parents Reba and education fund | to offset expenses Fred Wood | from Lola Geselowitz for the Religious School. In memory of Beverly Finkel | In memory of Gert Koff | from Allen and Nancy Jacobson from Lynn Petnick In memory of Calvin Ungar | from Mimi Barash Coppersmith hesed fund | to help families in need with emphasis on local Jewish families. In memory of my mother, Geraldine Promisloff | from Diane Krentzman In memory of Richard Levy’s father | from Ellen Stein In memory of Esther Gelber, mother of Gail Rosenberg | from Deena and In memory of Carol Cohen | from Barry Jim Ultman and Ellen Stein

10 | congregation brit shalom Yahrzeits

week of august 31/september 1, 2018 Irving Schoenholtz Brother of Murray Schoenholtz 15 Elul Shirley Laiken Mother of Lynn Jaffe 15 Elul Trudy Brinen Sister of Sam Levine 16 Elul Edith G. Malyn 16 Elul Joan Marcus Mother of Andrew Marcus 16 Elul Rebecca Levine Mother of Sam Levine 17 Elul Anna Foner Cohen Sister of Trudy Levine 17 Elul Bernice Abrams Mother of Elliot Abrams 20 Elul Yaakov Landowska Father of Marie Cameron September 1 Ruth Landowska Mother of Marie Cameron September 1 week of september 7/8, 2018 Steward Copeland Brother of Janice Hoffman 22 Elul Morris Hodes Uncle of Ron Hodes 23 Elul Emanuel Ostrich Grandfather of David Ostrich 23 Elul Norman Davids 24 Elul Phillip J. Levine 26 Elul Dr. William Boniface Father of Zoe Boniface 26 Elul Durmot Elmo Killian Father of Richard Killian 26 Elul Max Schulman Grandfather of Aileen Galley 27 Elul Miriam Pell Schmerler Mother of Joel Solkoff 27 Elul Bernard “Mackie” Levine Husband of Susan Levine 28 Elul Judith Patt Ansert Aunt of Maggie Patt Biddle September 13 week of september 14/15, 2018 Sedonia Goldberg Grandmother of Joni Ostrich September 15 Pamela J. Patt Mother of Maggie Patt Biddle September 18 Jacqueline Kruman Sister of Gail Kamon 2 Tishri Oswald Koppe Father of Barbara Seidman 2 Tishri Mary Goldfine Mother of Robyn Krause-Hale 2 Tishri Benjamin Radis Father of Michael Radis 3 Tishri Jay Stewart Schor Son of Stanley Schor 3 Tishri Max Shapiro 3 Tishri Samuel Temeles Father of Arlan Temeles 5 Tishri Fannie C. Geselowtiz Mother of David Geselowitz 5 Tishri Marion Ruhman Sister of Wilma Stern 5 Tishri Alexander Kantar 5 Tishri Peter Lang Husband of Judy Lang 6 Tishri week of september 21/22, 2018 Randall Palmer Brother of Glenn Palmer 7 Tishri Theodore Itzkowitz Grandfather of Barbara Katz 7 Tishri William Brody 11 Tishri Jeanette Adelman Olch Mother of Wilma Stern 12 Tishri

september–october, 2018 | 11 Yahrzeits

week of september 28/29, 2018 Morris Schimmel Husband of Rose Schimmel & Father of David Schimmel 14 Tishri Samuel Foner Brother of Trudy Levine 14 Tishri Saul Ziff Father of Ted Ziff & Barbara Ziff 14 Tishri Joseph Shur Father of Deena Ultman 14 Tishri Harry Stein Grandfather of David Ostrich 14 Tishri Harold Zipser Father of Ruth Zipser & Judy Lang 15 Tishri Michael London Father of Tamar Palmer 16 Tishri Harold Reines Father of Roni Griffiths 17 Tishri Dora Feller Mother of Irwin Feller 17 Tishri Diane Sirotkin Mother of Lynn Schlow 17 Tishri Joseph Altman Father of Naomi Altman 17 Tishri Jean Rives Mother of Lisa Collens 17 Tishri Aaron Jaffe Father of Austin Jaffe 18 Tishri Sara Seltzer Mother of Ann Pangborn 19 Tishri Gertrude Ultman Mother of Jim Ultman 19 Tishri week of october 5/6, 2018 Sara Glass Grandmother of Steve Krentzman 21 Tishri Samson Goldstein 21 Tishri Simon Foner Brother of Trudy Levine 21 Tishri Bella Schlow Grandmother of Ruth Zipser & Judy Lang 22 Tishri Ida Shapiro 22 Tishri Saul Stabb Father of Martin Stabb 24 Tishri Max Wiser Father of Bob Wiser 25 Tishri Thomas White Husband of Ilene White 25 Tishri Stanley Cohen Father of Cliff Cohen 25 Tishri S. Leonard Rubinstein Husband of Judy Maloney & Father of Bessie Rubinstein 25 Tishri Max Ungar Father of Mimi Coppersmith 26 Tishri Irving S. Lichtman 26 Tishri Louis Gurian Father-in-Law of Arthur Lesk 26 Tishri week of october 12/13, 2018 Estelle Vincent Grandmother of Joy Vincent-Killian 28 Tishri Anne Seidman Mother of Stephen Seidman 30 Tishri Ernest Schor Brother of Stanley Schor 2 Heshvan Charlotte Kreiger 2 Heshvan Berta Golahny Mother of Amy Golahny 2 Heshvan Ruben Tannenbaum Father of Susan Radis 3 Heshvan Morris M. Mamolen 4 Heshvan week of october 19/20, 2018 Rosa Ritt Grandmother of Diana Berlyand 5 Heshvan Jay Roberts Brother of Betty Moore 7 Heshvan Joseph Nederlander Grandfather of Renee Marks 7 Heshvan Liselotte Levy Weil Cousin of Rabbi David Ostrich 7 Heshvan Mary Gilbert Mother of Harvey Gilbert 8 Heshvan Alfred Engel 8 Heshvan Lena Ziff Mother of Phil Ziff 9 Heshvan Irwin Holtzer Husband of Zillah Holtzer 11 Heshvan Sue Tygel Wife of Mark Tygel 11 Heshvan Raymond Levine Brother-in-Law of Susan Levine 11 Heshvan

12 | congregation brit shalom week of october 26/27, 2018 Dorothy Copeland Mother of Janice Hoffman 12 Heshvan Marty Rosenbaum Father of Marla Yukelson 12 Heshvan Barbara Levin Partner of Carol Baker 13 Heshvan Barbara Zydney Mother of Andrew Zydney 14 Heshvan Joseph Proksa Grandfather of Maggie Biddle October 25 Ellis Abrams Father of Elliot Abrams 16 Heshvan Ethel Lang Mother-in-Law of Judy Lang 18 Heshvan Henry Hoffman Husband of Janice Hoffman 18 Heshvan week of november 2/3, 2018 Dr. Max Goldberg Grandfather of Joni Ostrich October 28 Hyman Seltzer Father of Ann Pangborn 20 Heshvan Cyrus Pangborn Father of Rob Pangborn 20 Heshvan Gertrude B. Robinson 21 Heshvan Aviva Passow Sister of Dan Ottenstein 22 Heshvan Ted Wirtshafter Father of Eileen Leibowitz 23 Heshvan Marie Louise Petnick Mother-in-Law of Lynn Petnick 23 Heshvan David Stein Father of Barry Stein 23 Heshvan Cheryl Lichtenstein Wife of Jeff Lichtenstein 23 Heshvan Irv Cenziper Father of Lynn Myers 24 Heshvan Josephine Pete Aunt of Janice Shapiro & Jeffrey Krauss 25 Heshvan Bea Walden Aunt of Aileen Galley 25 Heshvan week of november 9/10, 2018 Yetta Wiser Mother of Bob Wiser 27 Heshvan Edward Navasky Brother of Elaine Ziff 28 Heshvan Jacob Kantar 28 Heshvan Harry Katz Father of Larry Katz 28 Heshvan Denise Ziff Late wife of Ted Ziff 29 Heshvan Elizabeth Green Grandmother of Ellis Abramson 29 Heshvan Joseph Schor Father of Stanley Schor 29 Heshvan Edwin S. Kopley Father of Richard Kopley 30 Heshvan Bella R. Harris Mother-in-Law of Selma Harris 30 Heshvan Dr. Ellis Promisloff Father of Diane Krentzman 1 Kislev Ruth Ziff Mother of Barbara Ziff & Ted Ziff 1 Kislev Sandra Weber Sister of Renee Marks 2 Kislev Charles Abramson Father of Ellis Abramson 2 Kislev

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