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One of my
fondest memo-
ries of my youth
is the experience
I had as a counselor and Hazzanut
specialist at Camp Ramah in
Utterson, Ontario, Canada. This
beautiful, rustic landscape located
140 miles north of Toronto was a
beautiful location to appreciate all
of the Jewish activities that a
summer at Ramah brings along
with the magnificence of nature
and cool, clear weather of northern
Canada. One of my responsibilities
that summer was to teach the
correct tropes for Torah reading,
Haftorah, Megillah and High Holy
Day cantillation to the older camp-
ers, under the supervision of my
mentor Cantor Saul Wachs, who
was a marvelous Hazzan and one
of the leading educators of the
Conservative movement. I learned
a great deal from Dr. Wachs that
summer. In addition, the Director
of the Camp was Donald Adelman,
a former student of my Dad’s from
Bridgeport, CT who had devoted a
good deal of his life to the Camp
Ramah movement.
By the way, I recommend to all
of the parents of our congregation
to send their children to any of the
several Camp Ramahs that are
available. They are all wonderful
and valuable places for our chil-
dren to have an incredible sum-
mer. Generous scholarships are
available through the generosity of
Sidney and Meralee Schlusselberg.
As a member of the staff, I had
a day off every week, so usually two
or three of us would take the 2½
hour drive to spend time in Toron-
to. Toronto is a town of great
culture, history, and education. The
Jewish population is about 170,000.
There are numerous synagogues,
kosher markets and restaurants,
Jewish Community Centers, reli-
gious goods stores, and many
Jewish cultural activities each
month. I really enjoyed those days
in Toronto.
I was invited to return to
Toronto this past March where I
was the guest speaker at the
Darchei Noam synagogue. I had the
opportunity to speak on the subject
of the “Return of the Anusim,”
which as you know has been a
passion of mine since moving to El
Paso. Prior to my talk, Sharon and I
had the opportunity to meet the
wonderful spiritual leader of the
congregation, Rabbi Tina Grimberg.
Rabbi Grimberg grew up in the
Ukraine where she, as one of the
Soviet “Refuseniks,” never had the
opportunity to learn about her
religion. When she, and so many
other Jews were allowed to leave
the Soviet Union, she came to
Indianapolis as a teenager, and
immediately was involved in the
cause of freeing Soviet Jews. Tina
became a family therapist, and at
the same time became a student of
Rabbi Sandy Sasso, who, together
with her husband, Rabbi Dennis C.
Sasso, were rabbis of Congregation
Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis.
Tina became so inspired by her
Rabbinic mentor that she attended
Hebrew Union College and was
ordained as a rabbi in 2001. She
has been the rabbi at the syna-
gogue in Toronto for ten years.
She shared many stories of grow-
ing up as a Jew who could not
learn about her religion until she
left the Ukraine, and I saw a great
deal of similarity with what many
Hispanic crypto-Jews were forced
to endure.
Over 100 people attended my
talk and a number of attendees
revealed their stories of hidden
Jewish identity during the question
con’t on p. 2
Nissan/Iyar 5775 April 2015
The Messenger
RABBI’S MESSAGE
Inside this issue...
Candle lighting and Services 2
President’s Message 3
Upcoming Events 3-5
Passover 6
Sisterhood 7
Simchas 8
BZUSY 8
Yahrzeits 9
Donations 10
Blast from the Past 11
Calendar 12
and much more...
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SYNAGOGUE SERVICES Daily ~ Monday thru Friday 7:00 am Monday thru Thursday 6:30 pm
Friday evening 6:15 pm (unless listed otherwise)
Saturday morning & Holidays 9:30 am Saturday Mincha ~ please check calendar (followed by Seudah Shlesheet & Ma’ariv)
Sunday (unless Holiday) 8:30 am & 5:00 pm
and answer time. Even in a location far away from the
Southwest of the United States, there are crypto-Jews who
are exploring their Jewish roots. According to a recent
census, the largest Latin American Canadian population
is in Toronto, with that number about 100,000. Montreal
has approximately 75,000, Vancouver 23,000, Calgary
13,000 and Ottowa 11,000. If only 10% of that population
has Jewish roots, that is still a significant potential in-
crease of the world Jewish population. I met Canadians
whose roots were from Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Colombia, El
Salvador, and Mexico. Articles about my visit appeared in
both Spanish and English periodicals. While in Toronto we
visited the largest synagogue in North America, Beth
Tzedec Synagogue, had lunch at a Kosher restaurant and
bought items for our grandchildren at a Jewish book
store.
We also travelled to Niagara Falls which was actually
frozen. We had not been there in over 30 years. It was so
beautiful with just a few places beginning to thaw out.
With the mist forming where the Falls were melting, in
the deep blue water, it was clear that only God could have
formed such an artistic and natural creation.
Once again it was a wonderful opportunity for me to
represent Congregation B’nai Zion in another country and
to renew experiences from a long time ago. Our syna-
gogue is well known in many places throughout the
world, and our Canadian Jewish brothers and sisters have
asked me to give you their fond greetings and blessing.
Stephen A. Leon
Rabbi
The Messenger is published monthly, except July and August
DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE MESSENGER IS April 15
Articles and pictures should be emailed to the synagogue office at
Congregation B’nai Zion 805 Cherry Hill El Paso, Texas 79912 915-833-2222
www.congregationbnaizion.org
CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES
Friday
April 3 ~ 7:08 pm
April 10 ~ 7:14 pm
April 17 ~ 7:19 pm
April 24 ~ 7:23 pm
Candle lighting for Passover
may be found on page 6
B’nai Zion Officers and Staff
Rabbi Stephen A. Leon Administrative Director Annalie Rollins Program Director Denise Tolentino President Cesar Carrasco 1st Vice President Alan Cohen 2nd Vice President David Sabal 3rd Vice President Shane Lipson Treasurer Ernest Eisenberg Secretary John Garcia USY President Eddy Madero USY Advisor Rachel Leon Messenger Layout & Editor Joyce Gronich
IMPORTANT ***
As of April 1st, 2015 Congregation B'nai Zion will be switching
over to our new website, ShulCloud. Through the use of ShulCloud you will be able to view your membership account,
upcoming events and pay online. All of our weekly e-blasts will be sent through
ShulCloud. The website is mobile friendly. Please call the shul (915-833-2222) to
update your email address for the ShulCloud Portal.
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However, do not despair. Shortly after our
second night Pesach Community Seder this month
we will be hosting the community’s Yom Ha-
Atzmaut celebration on the 26th. This is another
program being organized together with the Jewish
Federation through one of their grants. We will have
many activities, including the performance of Hagit
Yaso, who in 2011 won the Kokhav Nolad (Israeli
version of American Idol). This promises to be
another excellent program, and I hope you can join
us to celebrate Israel’s independence together with
all of the El Paso community.
May this season of Pesach be an opportunity for
all of us to join together in the strengthening of our
Jewish community in El Paso.
Chag Sameach!
Cesar Carrasco
President, Congregation B’nai Zion
I hope you have enjoyed the
many programs we have hosted at
our Congregation during these past
few months. On December 8th, the
Anusim Center and Congregation
B’nai Zion welcomed Sarah Aroeste,
who captivated us with her beautiful
Sephardic songs and music. Then on January 17th we
transformed our social hall, treating you to a Fabulous
Casino Night that was full of fun, and presented an
excellent opportunity to socialize. On March 1st,
through a grant from the Jewish Federation of El Paso,
we hosted the Shalom Broadway Revue which was a
resounding success, showcasing the singing and
acting skills of many very talented members of our
community. If you missed any of these outstanding
programs, you really missed out on having a great
time.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Congregation B'nai Zion hosts Community Yom Ha'Atzmaut
2015 event
On April 26 at 11OO am, El Paso will mark the 67th
anniversary of Israel's Independence with an Israeli and local program. This program is FREE and will include:
Program starts in the sanctuary:
Honoring the Israeli fallen soldiers and the victims of terror
A short movie that depicts Israel's achievements
Presenting awards to students who won the art and poetry contests
Hagit Yaso from Israel will perform with our local students
Continues in social hall: Israeli food
Booths from Jewish organizations
Community Choir
Jumping Castle
To participate in the community choir, come to rehearsals on Sunday, April 19th, at 12:00 p.m. and
Thursday, April 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Mount Sinai.
To become a sponsor, please contact Daniel Chejfec at 842-9552 or [email protected].
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El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’s
2015 Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Days of Remembrance Commemoration Seventy years ago, Allied soldiers came face to face with the depth of man’s inhumanity to man as they liberated Nazi concentration camps and killing centers. The small number of survivors left were faced with a loss of family and home. Many chose to leave, to make a home somewhere new, somehwere not haunted by the shadows of the Holocaust. Seventy years later, as anti-Semitism once again increases and the number of living survivors dwindles, the need to remember becomes even more pressing. Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Days of Remembrance, memorializes the millions of victims of the Holocaust and honors the survivors, particularly those who made El Paso their home after the war. This year El Paso Holocaust survivors will speak, along with their children and grandchildren, on the experiences they en-dured, the impact of the Holocaust on generations, and the importance of carrying on the legacy of survival. This commemoration is open to the public. There is no cost to attend.
Details: What: El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’s “2015 Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Commemoration” When: Sunday - April 19, 2015 – 2:00PM Where: Temple Mount Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton Information: Jamie Williams, 915.351.0048 ext. 28 or [email protected] or www.elpasoholocaustmuseum.org
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Children's Shabbat Service
ages 4-8
led by Sherry Grinsteiner 10:30 am to noon
April 25
May 2 & 16
~ to Felicia Rubin for sponsoring the Seudah Shlesheet in memory of her brother, Salomon Frankel.
~ to Alejandra Sosa for sponsoring the Sunday morning Bagel Breakfast in memory of her oldest brother, Guillermo Sosa Carreon.
~ to Hadassah El Paso for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat in honor of Hadassah Shabbat.
We need volunteers to serve on the shul board
Each year we elect members to fill openings on our board. Our nominating committee will be meeting soon to select a slate of candidates for congregational approval at our annual meeting in May.
We are seeking synagogue members to serve on our board who are passionate about furthering our extraordi-nary synagogue mission and helping to ensure that Congregation B’nai Zion flourishes and endures. We have key decisions before us impacting our present and future.
If you would like to be considered for this important work through service on our board, please contact Debra Pazos at [email protected] or 833-1391.
Tof Miriam Healing Drum Circle April 12th at 2:30 PM
Congregation B’nai Zion
Ladies, fellow sisters, come and treat yourself to the time & company of other wom-en, for sharing and healing. Since the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, and before, Jewish women have been singing & chanting to the rhythm of the frame drum. The use of voice, rhythm, and music for healing is an ancient tradition. Come experience the spiritual and healing power of the Tof Miriam (Miriam's drum), and discover the power of the Divine Feminine in yourself, in our Jewish history, and in our Jewish texts. I look forward to seeing you all! If you have a hand drum of any kind, a tambourine, a shaker, please bring it! I will also have some hand drums available. This first gathering will be for women only, and no children please.
Blessings, Neorah García
with Rabbi L eon
Tea and Torah Book of Job:
Who was Job and what did he teach us? Wednesday mornings: 11:00 am till noon
Dates: April 22, 29
reading Hebrew and
the book of g enes i s Wednesday evenings: 6:45 – 7:45 pm
Dates: April 22, 29 Join us for Minyan first at 6:30 pm
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PASSOVER SERVICES
FORM FOR SALE OF HAMETZ
I/We ______________________________________
hereby authorize Rabbi Stephen Leon to dispose of all hametz which may be in my/our possession, wherever it may be, at home, place of business, or elsewhere in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Jewish Law.
NAME _____________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________
CITY ______________________________________
Please return this form by
Friday morning, April 3 at 9:00 am.
If you would like to attend, please check with the shul office (833-2222) to see if there is still availability.
2nd Night of Passover
Community Seder
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Mincha will begin at 6:45 pm followed by the Seder
Dinner catered by Gerry Chaplain $25.00 adults
$15.00 for children under 13 children 4 and under eat free
Friday, April 3
Fast of the First Born Chametz sale deadline
Mincha & 1st evening Passover Candle lighting
6:45 am 9:00 am 6:45 pm 7:08 pm
Saturday, April 4
Shachrit 1st day Passover Mincha & 2nd evening Passover followed by Community Seder
Candle lighting
9:30 am 6:45 pm
8:09 pm
Sunday, April 5
Shachrit 2nd day Passover Mincha/Conclusion of 2nd day
9:30 am 7:15 pm
Thursday, April 9
Mincha & 7th evening Passover Candle lighting
7:00 pm 7:13 pm
Friday, April 10
Shachrit 7th day Passover Mincha & 8th evening Passover
Candle lighting
9:30 am 7:00 pm 7:14 pm
Saturday, April 11
Shabbat/Shachrit 8th day Passover Yizkor (time approximate)
Mincha & conclusion of Passover Holiday ends
9:30 am 11:00am 7:20 pm 8:14 pm
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SISTERHOOD
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Join us for a book discussion led by Annette Stone
Thursday, April 30 7:00 pm
Temple Mt. Sinai board room
sponsored by, CBZ Sisterhood, Women of Reform Judaism, Hadassah
refreshments will be served
“In this searingly honest novel, Jodi Picoult gracefully explores the lengths we will go in order to protect our
families and to keep the past from dictating the future.”
Words Have Power 2: Book Club Power in the Kitchen: Coffee and Cooking
Sunday, April 19 10:30 a.m. Social Hall
If you’ve never been in the synagogue kitchen, here’s your chance! Sisterhood members are invited to this general membership meeting to drink coffee, tour the synagogue kitchens, sample some treats prepared in our kitchen, and participate in the election of the Sister-hood officers and board for the 2015-2016 year. While there is no charge for this event, please RSVP to Patty Hutman at 833-1566 or [email protected] by Wednesday, April 15.
Thank you to Congregation B’nai Zion members, Sisterhood members, Development Committee mem-bers, administrative staff, Purim bag assemblers, deliverers, and the underwriters and benefactors who made our Shalach Manot project a great success!
Purim Volunteers: Orders Chair – Patty Hutman List input – Annalie Rollins Purchasing – Judy Grodin Treasurer – Joan Korn Routes Chair – Kristin Kimmelman
Filling Misloach Manot bags: Judy Grodin, Sofia Kaplan, Kristin Kimmelman, Patty and Mark Hutman, Joan and Ken Korn, Eileen Armour, Cathy and Jeff Weislow, Scott Feldt, Holly Hernandez, Renaye Feldt, Karen Kaplowitz, Boy Scout Troop 613 members – Isaac Weislow, Jonah Silverman, Elijah Higgins
Delivery of Bags: Eileen Armour, Blanca Carrasco, Alan and Julian Cohen, Jennifer and Elise Ehrlich, Ernest Eisenberg, Scott and Renaye Feldt, Liz and Connor Fraker, John and Neorah Garcia, Herry Gaono, Robin Gold, Ann and Bruce Gronich, Patty and Mark Hutman, David and Kristin Kimmelman, Ellyce and Jaiden Kimmelman, David Klahr, Sylvia Krapin, Eitan and Audrey Lavi, Simone Levy, Joyce Lieb, Jeanne, Marshall and Ross Lipson, Consuelo Madero, Annalie Rollins, Jay and Roni Spetalnick, Denise Tolentino, Weislow Family
Underwriters: Bill and Jessica Carvajal
Benefactors: Mike Batkin Martha and Cliff Eisenberg Robin and Tony Furman Evelyn Goodman Felicia Rubin
game
day
Upcoming … Transfer of Power: Chai Tea Installation of Officers Sunday, May 17 ~ 2:00 p.m.
Power of Humor: Jewish Women in Comedy “Making Trouble” a documentary film Sunday, May 31 ~ 6:00 p.m.
details to follow...
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS APRIL
ANNIVERSARIES 01 Dr. Lauren Davis Lisa Mitchell
02 Rena Marcus Sharon Stein
03 Charles Ramenofsky Robert Teplitz
04 Wendy Siegel
05 Holly Hernandez
06 Peggy Feinberg
07 Peggy Kovan
09 Stuart Shiloff Robert Warach
10 Mike Batkin Claire Pulner Dr. Jerry Schwartz
11 Seymour Becker
14 Barry Karch
15 Walter Chayes Dr. Parviz Neiman Louis Rosenbaum
16 Sonya Loya
17 Mario Ochoa-Gurany
19 Dr. William Berry Ruth Deener
20 Leslie Beckoff Rose Holland Elaine Krasne
21 Elena Goldman
22 Samuel Cohen
23 Fred Hirsh Mary Ann Plaut
29 Susan Ann Stine
Congregation B'nai Zion, B'nai Zion Sisterhood and B'nai Zion USY are all beneficiaries of BZUSY NEWS
to David Cohen on being inducted into the Sun City Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame
to Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry, Watches & Gallery who was voted as the “Best Bling” in El Paso (10 years in a row)
The Simcha page this month is sponsored by the Mt. Franklin Insurance Agency. If you would like information on how they can meet your needs,
please call Shane Lipson or Bill Carvajal at 915-599-2900.
03 Bill & Yolanda Radcliffe
10 Sam & Gayle Belford
13 Greg & Shelby Rubin
16 Samuel & Lea Kessel
19 Michael & Suzi Aaronson
Come to our
Chocolate Seder
Saturday, April 11
7:20 pm
Join us for Mincha/Ma’ariv and Havdalah followed by our Chocolate Seder
Elections for 2015-16 will be held on May 3, 2015.
If you will be in 9th-12th grade for the 2015-16
school year and are interested in running for a
board position, please let your advisor know.
**watch your email for more details**
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APRIL YAHRZEITS
4/12 (Nissan 23) Ada Goldberg Jack Lieberman
4/13 (Nissan 24) Eleanor Greenberg Samuel Kovan Persephone Sabal
4/15 (Nissan 26) Ray Engman Arthur Silbert
4/16 (Nissan 27) Ida Retzkin Imre Sugar
4/17 (Nissan 28) Benjamin Erlich
4/18 (Nissan 29) Lazarus Blum Josefina Kaim Anita Kaplan Sam Zaben
4/19 (Nissan 30) Beatrice Burgheim Richard Jaffee 5 Esther Kimmelman Jacob Kishk
4/20 (Iyar 1) Gershon Ettinger Leah Kasper
4/21 (Iyar 2) Ida Bloomfield Hymie Kasper Bernard Pergricht Rosalie Silberg
4/23 (Iyar 4) Tanya Bork Salvador Braun Alfred Gladstein Nathan Rosen Maurice Veta
4/24 (Iyar 5) Max de Mayo Sarah Ettinger Meyer Gordon Zollie Green Chaim Kimmelman Vicki Rosen Mauricio Sidransky
4/25 (Iyar 6) Sally Braymes Ida Cohen May Kofsky Benjamin Nitka
4/26 (Iyar 7) Yishiyah Binetsky Morris Freed
4/2 (Nissan 13) William Daniels Abraham Fox Theresa Pulner Brunia Weiss
4/3 (Nissan 14) Lena Behrman Yolanda Berger Hyman Felsen Harry Klahr Jennifer Lupien Alicia Nadler Leah Sheiness Jacob Ziinder
4/4 (Nissan 15) Larry Armour Harold Fox Gershon Gottlieb Toby Leon Enrique Margolis Ann Seif
4/5 (Nissan 16) Abner Charbit Benjamin Feinberg Belle Goodman William Grodin Beverly Ann Johnson Clement Marcus
4/6 (Nissan 17) Sarah Furman
4/7 (Nissan 18) Sol Freed Marvin Kasner Connie Rodriguez
4/8 (Nissan 19) Aba Chasens Celia Golden Samuel Gronich Martha Scoggin
4/9 (Nissan 20) Louis Lieberman Michael Neumark Agnes Schaechner Gilbert Zlotnick
4/10 (Nissan 21) Bernard Liftin James Sabal
4/11 (Nissan 22) Judd Beckoff Luis Braun
4/27 (Iyar 8) Eugene Roth Leon Siegelman
4/28 (Iyar 9) Abe Glazer
4/29 (Iyar 10) Maria Corral Joel Kaplowitz Amelia Reisel Yakove Reisel Betty Rosen Clara Rosen Stanley Silverstein
4/30 (Iyar 11) Irwin Behrman Shirley Langer Fred Licht Ida Spivack Juergen Strauss
Shalom Broadway entertained a delighted crowd at the Congregation B'nai Zion social hall on March 1, 2015. The show featured show tunes by Jewish lyricists and composers. Thanks to the cast, crew, audience, CBZ staff, Boy Scout Troop 613, and Jewish Federation of El Paso for making it a success. Photo of cast and crew: Top, left to right: Mario Tarin Acosta, Stephen Jones, Dan Wright, Don Scharf, Scott Feldt, Susan Stine; Middle: Renaye Feldt, Sandra Vexler, Joyce Lieb, Debra Pazos, Kristin Kimmelman; Front: Marco Briones, Dave Edwards, Hannah Holland, Galilea Briones, Litzy Briones, Lety Briones, Bernadine Belkin, David Sabal.
Shalom Shalom
Broadway Broadway
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Building Fund
yahrzeit for father, Samuel Armour Richard and Eileen Armour
in honor of Beverly Robinson on her special birthday Scott and Lynn Kobren
in memory of Fay Oxman Mark and Sara Blaugrund
in memory of Marc Rose Mark and Sara Blaugrund Herbert and Brenda Ehrlich
Cantor David Leon Biblical Gardens
yahrzeit for aunt, Anna Tarlowe Sherman and Sandra Levenson
in honor of Sarita Heller on her special birthday Bertie Siegelman
speedy recovery for my wife, Sandra Sherman Levenson
speedy recovery to Ina Kurland Lester and Cherryll Lieberman Alice Kasner William and Nada Aziz
Yahrzeit for mother, Janice Kent Howard and Mona Goldberg
Cemetery Fund
yahrzeit for father, Albert Esquenazi Henry Esquenazi
in memory of Jaime Epstein Lester and Cherryll Lieberman
condolences to the family of Marc Rose on their loss Tom and Sandra Dula
in memory of Fay Oxman Tom and Sandra Dula
yahrzeit for mother, Bella Hirsch Arlene Feinberg
Doris Eisenberg Garden of the Living
yahrzeit for Dina Eisenberg Cliff and Martha Eisenberg Jack Eisenberg Louis and Cindy Cohen Susan Eisen
Goodman Family Memorial Fund
happy birthday to Abe Goldberg Evelyn Goodman
best wishes to Art and Linda Corral on their special anniversary Evelyn Goodman
best wishes to Clement and Amy Marcus on their special anniversary Evelyn Goodman
happy birthday to Ernest Eisenberg Evelyn Goodman
happy birthday to Tibor Schaechner Evelyn Goodman
happy birthday to Tony Furman Evelyn Goodman
Hymer & Vicky Rosen Memorial Fund
Yahrzeit for uncle, Irving Gulbas Victor and Lynn Butcher
Marla Rae Stein Memorial Fund
in memory of Marc Rose Sue Bendalin
Marvin Nadler USY Room Fund
yahrzeit for brother, Henry Zucker Carol Teplitz
Rabbi's Fund
yahrzeit for father, Fred Davidoff Joyce Davidoff
in memory of father, Domingo Ruiloba Joseph Ruiloba
yahrzeit for aunt, Anna Tarlowe Sherman and Sandra Levenson
yahrzeit for mother, Fanny Simha Charbit Rose Pergricht
return to health for cousin, Nicole Sarah bat Esther and Moshe Rose Pergricht
happy birthday to Harold Peitzer Jay and Roni Spetalnick
yahrzeit for Channa Wernicky Jaime and Martha Rubinstein
Richard Jaffeee Memorial Fund
best wishes to Mike and Susan Jaffee in their new home Evelyn Goodman
Talmud Torah Fund
speedy recovery to Ina Kurland Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
in memory of Irwin Grodin Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
in memory of Isaac Kishk Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
in honor of Art and Linda Corral on their anniversary Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
in honor of Dr. David and Cindy Metrikin on their anniversary Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
happy birthday to Marcia Schwartz, Tibor Schaechner, Harold Peitzer, Tom Dula Louis and Miriam Rosenbaum
Teens to Israel Fund
yahrtzeits for mothers, Evelyn Karner and Rose Zlotnick Allen and Marlene Levine
DONATIONS
*Donations made after March 15 will appear in the next Messenger
Thank you to everyone for the Shalach Manot bags.
We appreciate your kindness
Cliff & Martha Eisenberg
Thank you to all for remembering me with Shalach Manot
Erika LaCoste
Felicia Rubin wants to thank everyone who sent
her the Shalach Manot bag.
Jay and Mimi Gladstein gratefully acknowledge the generous congregants who
contributed to their Purim bag.
Our heartfelt gratitude to Felicia Rubin for her generosity in making
sure we have nourishing meals at the synagogue.
Our synagogue thanks you so much
for your donations and support.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST
AARON WECHTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
accepting applications for 2015 Fall Semester
Aaron Wechter was a long-time leader in the Jewish and business community in El Paso, Texas. Last year a UTEP Memorial Scholarship was established in his name. It was created to financially assist a worthy student interested in bettering the Jewish community of El Paso. Anyone interested in applying can contact the UTEP Office of Scholarships (call 747-5748 or email [email protected]). Completed application forms, with personal statements attached, must be received or postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
2001 Joint Confirmation Class from Congregation B’nai Zion and Temple Mt. Sinai
Representing the two congregations are: at the far left Rabbi Stephen Leon and Rabbi Larry Bach, and at far right Rabbi Ken Weiss and Cantor Caitlin Bromberg.
If you recognize any of these class members, call the synagogue office at 833-2222 or email us at [email protected].
Enjoy the memories!
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Congregation B’nai Zion ~ 805 Cherry Hill Ln. El Paso, TX 79912 ~ (915) 833-2222
April 2015 Nissan/Iyar 5775 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Talmud Torah 4:00 pm
BZUSY board meeting 7:00 pm
2
3
Erev Passover
Mincha 6:45 pm
4
Shabbat Passover services 9:30 am
Mincha 6:45 pm followed by
Community Seder
5 Passover
No Talmud Torah
6 Passover
7
Passover
CBZ board meeting
6:45 pm
8
Passover
No Talmud Torah
9
Passover 10
Passover
Mincha 7:00 pm
11 Shabbat Passover services 9:30 am Yizkor ~11:00 am
Mincha 7:20 pm
BZUSY Chocolate Seder
(following Mincha)
12
Talmud Torah 9:00 am
BZUSY board meeting 10:30 am
Tof Miriam Healing Drum Circle 2:30 pm
13 Hebrew High
6:30 pm
14
15
Talmud Torah 4:00 pm
16 Holocaust
Remembrance Day
17
Shabbat services 6:15 pm
18
Shabbat Torah study 9:00 am
services 9:30 am
Mincha 7:10 pm
19
Talmud Torah 9:00 am
Sisterhood “Power in the Kitchen” 10:30 am
Yom HaShoah Community Program
2:00 pm at TMS
20 Hebrew High
6:30 pm
21
22
Talmud Torah 4:00 pm
23 Yom Ha’Atzmaut
24
Shabbat services 6:15 pm
25 Shabbat
Torah study 9:00 am services 9:30 am Children’s Service
10:30 am
Mincha 7:15 pm
26 No Talmud Torah
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Community Program
11:00 - 2:30 pm
27 Hebrew High
6:30 pm
28 29 Talmud Torah
4:00 pm
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see p. 6 for Passover services details
2nd Night of Passover
Community Seder
Saturday, April 4 following 6:45pm mincha
Yom HaShoah Community Program
Sunday, April 19 2:00 pm
Temple Mount Sinai