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August 2013 | Av-Elul 5773

Even though it’s August, a new Jewish year is soon upon us. As summer wanes, we know some of this year’s troubles, and certainly its

headlines, will carry over into the new one. Anticipating the future we want to focus more on our hopes than our concerns. It’s time for a fresh start and a new chance. A New Year presents us a calendar with no days yet marked off or lived as they still might be.

Our apprehensions and challenges are real every day. Even so, as we anticipate what comes next in a worried world, we want to be optimistic. We want to be realistic and positive. During the High Holy Days we find uplift

and encouragement. Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot remind us to look forward with renewed purpose and encourage us to imagine what’s possible.

This month, we’ll introduce the hopeful mood of the High Holy

Days. During our New Shabbat service on August 9 in song and conversation we’ll celebrate with a happy and upbeat spirit. Before and during our Selihot Service on August 31, we’ll discover the “holiness of hope,” the optimistic spirit

of Judaism. Soon thereafter, early as it will seem, summer will end and the New Year will begin.

Be sure to look at our booklet describing how we’ll celebrate Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur at Chizuk Amuno. It will be good to join all together then. For now enjoy summertime!

B’Shalom Rav,

Rabbi Ron Shulman

Hopeful in the New Year

Foundations of Jewish Family Living: Jewish Values for Parents to Share with Children20 Sessions beginning in October Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., or Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.If you are the parent of a child in Early Childhood through fourth grade, Foundations is for you. The specially designed curriculum will provide you with the learning, the language, and the confidence to be a learning partner and teacher to your own children.

Each week you will meet together with a wonderful teacher to explore what Judaism has to say about

“Making Our Own Miracles,” “Overcoming Anger,” “Gratitude,” and many other subjects relevant to our lives.

At the conclusion of each lesson is a special section called Taking the Conversation Home, developed by Foundations, in collaboration with The PJ Library. This section includes a helpful list of major themes and ideas in the lesson, topics related to the lesson for you as parents to discuss at home with your children, as well as a convenient list of The PJ Library books, arranged according to age-level, that reflect or reinforce ideas raised in each lesson.

The values presented in each lesson will come to life for your children through watching the Shalom Sesame video clips linked to our Melton website.

Please contact Michelle Gold, Director of the Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, mgold@chizukamuno.org or 410/486-8642, or Josh Bender, Head of the Lower School, Krieger Schechter Day School, jbender@ksds.edu or 410/486-8640, to learn more about this new course.

Join with your friends on this exciting journey in Jewish learning.

Ninth Annual Cinema under the StarsWednesday, August 21, 8 p.m. Every year we enjoy a film, fresh popped corn, candy, snacks, and drinks outdoors in the courtyard. This year, we will feature the film Arranged, the recipient of several awards, including the Brooklyn International Film Festival Award for Best Narrative Feature.

Arranged is “touching and often hilarious, a must-see in this globalized world.” It is the story of Rochel, an Orthodox Jew, and Nasiro, a Muslim of Syrian origin, both young

teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. Both are also experiencing the process of “arranged” marriages through their respective religious and traditional customs. With family pressure on one hand and the rejection of traditional values by the outside world on the other, Rochel and Nasiro rely on each other to

pull through this difficult time, striving to be strong women in charge of their own happiness, while keeping their deep religious and cultural convictions.

Join us for this pleasant evening. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for the movie or refreshments. This program is funded by

the Stanley and Lillian Wilen Fund for Adult Jewish Education.

Sing with Chizuk Amuno’s Community Choir!Our Community Choir is back and we enthusiastically invite you to join us in joyful singing for the 2nd day of Rosh HaShanah. All are welcome – no singing experience is necessary.

Please try to attend at least three of the following rehearsals: • Sundays,August4,11,18,25,or September 1 at 10 a.m.

• Tuesday,September3,at7p.m.

To sign up or for more information, contact Bob Hallock, rjhallock@gmail.com or 410/653-0256.

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Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk AmunoAdopt-A-Road Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, September 29 (rain date: October 6). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422. Todah Rabbah to those who helped with the June clean-up: Marvin Spector (leader), Howard Brill, Lee Brill, Jay Finkel, and Zosia Zaks

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler at dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Todah Rabbah to those who participated in May: Kelly Blavatt, Linda Eisenberg, Robert Eisenberg, Gerald Feldman, Sheila Feldman, Linda Freud, Alan Guttman, Hayden Hoffman, Larry Lichtig, Lynn Lichtig, Cheryl Snyderman, Marvin Steingart, Sandy Steingart, Ezra Suldan, and Miriam SuldanTodah Rabbah to those who welcomed on July 4: Judy Schwartz (leader), Eric Beser, Kay Beser, Diane Dansicker, Stephen Dansicker, Barbara Einhorn, Laurel Freedman, Matt Freedman, Sara Freed-man, Daniel Freedman, Linda Freud, Debbie Gilbert Glassman, Seth Glassman, Becky Gordon, Steve Gordon, Fran Glushakow Gould, Warren Gould, Dixie Leikach, Eric Leikach, Mark Leikach, Neil Leikach, Lynne Lichtig, Larry Lichtig, Marcia Scherr, Steven Scherr, Bob Schwartz, Alanna Sereboff, and Rebecca Sereboff

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Transportation Service on Shabbat Need a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings? Rides for members who no longer drive can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise, and dedication. The garden truly looks beautiful and is a special space for study, prayer, socializing, and reflection. To sign up for fall planting and weeding, please contact Allen Brown, 410/363-3605 or abrown86@verizon.net.

Todah Rabbah to Allen Brown (leader), Ann Betten, and Shari Kaplan for the beautiful summer plantings. Special thanks to Mira Baum, Alison Davis, Michelle Gold, Megan Reznik, Bonnie Schloss, and the GECEC Summer Camp for watering in very hot weather.

Our Daily Bread Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays, August 25, September 29, and October 27. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.

Todah Rabbah to those who served in June: Randi Braman (leader) and Arlene Klaff

NEW!! Let’s Get Together Special Connections Thanks to those who accompanied members of Special Connections for Israel Independence Day activities, ISRAEL 65, at the JCC Owings Mills. Volunteers provided individualized companionship for group members. Be on the lookout for more opportunities to volunteer with Special Connections, a group for developmentally disabled adults this fall. For more information contact Linda Levy at lindalevy10@gmail.com.

Todah Rabbah to Linda Levy (leader), Marilynn Kinstler, Mark Levy, and Sheila Sandbank

Paul’s Place Women’s Listening Circle Help a listening circle for women at Paul’s Place’s. The circle is facilitated by Barbara Sugarman Grochal. Participants share experiences, listen to one another, and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Rides are available from Chizuk Amuno parking lot. For more information or to volunteer, contact Barbara Grochal, bgrochal@gmail.com or 410/484-0544.

Todah rabbah to Barbara Sugarman Grochal (leader), Miriam Foss, and Judy Meltzer for the July listening circle facilitation.

Ronald McDonald House Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Thursday, August 8 and Wednesday, October 9. Contact Miriam Foss to volunteer.

Todah Rabbah to our May volunteers: Beth Blumberg, Louis Bookoff, Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Margie Hoffman, Janet Kantor, Anne King, Janice Perlman, Nancy Saferman, Rachel Saferman, Sheila Sandbank, Marcia Scherr, and Frada Wall

Todah Rabbah to our July volunteers: Louis Bookoff, Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Amy Chapper, Garth Gerstenblith, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Drew Himmelrich, Eileen Himmelrich, Janet Kantor, Joy Katz, Dawn Reznik, Megan Reznik, Marcia Scherr, Maxine Seidman, Margie Simon, and Marsha Yoffe

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.

Chizuk Amuno Joins the Susan G. KomenRace for the CureSunday, October 20Run, walk, or simply donate to support the fight against breast cancer. Race participants are invited to join in a special aliyah at Shabbat morning services on October 19 at approximately 10 a.m.

Watch for details on how to join Chizuk Amuno’s team. For questions, please contact Kelly Blavatt, kellyblavatt@me.com.

Recognizing Your GiftsTo view this month’s lists of Bimah Flowers, Perpetual Memorials, and Terumot HaKodesh–Tribute Gifts and Discretionary Fund:

•Visitthe“Giving”sectionoftheChizukAmunowebsite,www.chizukamuno.org •Clickonthelinksontheleft-handcolumnofourweeklye-update.

Hard copies of the Bimah Flowers and Perpetual Memorials lists can be found on the table as you enter the Sanctuary.

Milestones in Our Community

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B’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

AUGUST 3 Jerel Nathan Okonski Yitzhak son of Temrah and Gene Okonski

AUGUST 17 Lior Isaac Witow Lior son of Debbie and Jason Witow

AUGUST 24 Morgan Iseabella Suchin Mina Yoheved daughter of Andrea and Dr. Craig Suchin

AUGUST 31 Ezra Jay Suldan Ya’akov Ezra son of Miriam and Joel Suldan

EngagementsWe congratulate this couple and their families as we wish them much happiness.Jenna Blumenthal, daughter of Wendy Eisenberg and

Dr. Stuart Blumenthal, to Greg Lessans, son of Patty and David Lessans.

WeddingsWe congratulate the following couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.Jeffrey Gamerman, son of Marsha and Jay Gamerman

and grandson of Sylvia Gamerman and Jean Satisky, to Jamie Wagenheim, daughter of Carol and Howard Wagenheim.

Erica Hirshfeld, daughter of Sarah and David Hirshfeld and granddaughter of Loretta and William Hirshfeld, to Peter Schrager, son of Patti and Steven Schrager.

AnniversariesMazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who are celebrating their wedding anniversary this month.60th: Janet and Stanley Kantor50th: Florene and Dr. Ronald Goldner45th: Harriet and Alan Kanter40th: Ann and Gil Abramson30th: Shelly and Ira Malis30th: Laura and David Stein

BirthsWe congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Lailah Golda Jane Schmelzer, daughter of Jennifer Fairman and Ronald Schmelzer, and granddaughter of Richard Fairman and Silvia and Eugene Schmelzer

BirthdaysWe wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who are each celebrating a birthday milestone this month.Edna CrystalLinda FinifterRandee GlassmanDr. Ronald GoldnerWilliam HelfandPaul RobinsonRuth SheinDr. Sandra SteingartHarriet Udell

In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members:I. Elliott Goldberg, husband of Harriett Goldberg and

father of Jonathan Goldberg and Kathy Fuller

Herman Pardes, husband of Sylvia Pardes and father of Erika Schon, Roseanne Greenwald, Linda Friedberg and Deborah Pardes

Sarah Slavin, mother of Betty Medalie and Richard Slavin

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:Nancy Bookoff, on the loss of her father, Warren

Keyser

Dr. G. Robert Medalie, on the loss of his mother, Shirley Medalie.

Helaine Miller, on the loss of her mother, Edith S. Goldman

Mark Neustadt, on the loss of his sister, Irene Pearson

Hazel Radowsky, on the loss of her father, Hillel Katzman

Dr. Howard Siegel, on the loss of his mother, Ellen Rosenbach Siegel

Dr. Samuel Smith, on the loss of his father, Mack Arnold Smith

Eyal Talor, on the loss of his mother, Zipora Talor

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

Member in the NewsMazal Tov to Dr. Albert Blumberg on being elected President of the American College of Radiology.

Skhakh – Sukkah Roofing MaterialIt’s not too early to start planning for the High Holy Days, which begin this year with Erev Rosh HaShanah on Wednesday, September 4.Once again, Chizuk Amuno’s landscaper will be available to trim your white pine trees at no charge in August. The trimmings will be used as skhakh for Chizuk Amuno’s Attman Family Sukkah.

Please call the synagogue office for more information or to arrange for trimming.

Chizuk Amuno Community Sukkot Tailgate BashSunday, September 22 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Fun for all ages!

Kick off the new year noshing and schmoozing with your friends. Our entire community is gathering for:

Chili Cook-off and Tailgate Lunch Music•IndoorMovie•Sports• Moon Bounce / Water Slide / Rock-Climbing Wall Popcorn / Snow Cones / Cotton Candy GECEC SukkotCharacterParade•FacePainting ArtProjects•andsomuchmore!

The day will also include an environmental project and the I.O.U. Clothing Drive sponsored by our Gemilut Hasadim program, as well as Sisterhood’s semi-annual Shredding and E-Cycling event.

Watch your mail for more details!

High Holy Day InformationSelihot Saturday, August 31, 8:30 p.m.

Erev Rosh HaShanah Wednesday, September 4

Rosh HaShanah Thursday, September 5-Friday, September 6

Erev Yom Kippur ~ Kol Nidre Friday, September 13

Yom Kippur Shabbat, September 14

The brochure you received with this month’s HaHodesh includes details about our High Holy Days services and programming.

n If you would like to change the location of your seats for services, please notify Judy Simkin, ext. 232 by Friday, August 16.n Space in our Youth/Family Services is limited. Please return your registration form by Friday, August 23.n Orders for Annie’s brisket must be made by Friday, August 16.n Orders for Lulav and Etrog sets must be to Brotherhood by Monday, September 9.

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AUGUST 2013 | Av/Elul 5773

August 2/3 | Av 26/27Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: RE’EH, DEUTERONOMY 11:26-16:17 Bar Mitzvah of Jerel Okonski Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon

Study Session 6:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:45 p.m. Havdalah 8:43 p.m.

August 9/10 | Elul 3/4 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m. New Shabbat 7:30 p.m. …a contemporary Shabbat service with guitar music

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: SHOF’TIM, DEUTERONOMY 16:18-21:9 Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon

Study Session 6:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 p.m. Havdalah 8:35 p.m.

August 16/17 | Elul 10/11 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: KI TETZEI, DEUTERONOMY 21:10-25:19 Bar Mitzvah of Lior Witow Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon

Study Session 6:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 p.m. Havdalah 8:26 p.m.

Schedule of Shabbat ServicesEach Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community.

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends.

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted:Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah:

refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

August 23/24 | Elul 17/18 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: KI TAVO, DEUTERONOMY 26:1-29:8 Bat Mitzvah of Morgan Suchin Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon

Study Session 6:15 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:15 p.m. Havdalah 8:16 p.m.

August 30/31 | Elul 24/25 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAH PORTION: NITZAVIM VA-YEILEKH, DEUTERONOMY 29:9-31:30 Bar Mitzvah of Ezra Suldan Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon

Study Session 6:00 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:05 p.m.

Candle LightingAugust 2 7:59 p.m.

August 9 7:51 p.m.

August 16 7:42 p.m.

August 23 7:32 p.m.

August 30 7:22 p.m.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Office 410/486-6400Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.orgGoldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055

O F F I C E R SPresident Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.orgFirst Vice President Dr. Andrew J. Miller, 1stvp@chizukamuno.orgVice President Jason A. BlavattVice President Sandra MoffetSecretary Michelle HettlemanTreasurer Louis E. SappersteinAssistant Treasurer Stephen Pomerantz, MD

S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Paul D. Schneider x226 Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.orgDr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org

Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu

Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org

Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org

Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org

Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org

Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org

Controller Rick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org

Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org

Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org

Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org

Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org

You Are Invited to Join Our Shalom Squad!Everyone who comes to Chizuk Amuno on Shabbat and holidays should leave feeling that Chizuk Amuno is a special community, one that goes out of its way to embrace visitors and members alike. We need your help.

Chizuk Amuno is your second home. We are expanding our Hakhnasat Orhim program – Welcoming Visitors. Join our new Shalom Squad! Be a greeter or a host. We are assembling a corps of members to welcome those new to Chizuk Amuno, and, of course, to welcome those who have been here all along. A friendly face, a help with page numbers, a personal touch. You can do this!

For details, please contact Sheila Sandbank, grandmasheilax2@hotmail.com or 410/484-5016, or Fran Glushakow Gould, Franny1912@yahoo.com. We anticipate that our Shalom Squad participants will be called upon two or three times per year, with occasional luncheon meetings after services. Our opening luncheon meeting will be on August 10 right after the Shabbat morning service, when we will explain what our greeters and/or hosts on the Shalom Squad will be doing.

We look forward to joining with you in this wonderful mitzvah!

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Shalom,

I would like to introduce myself. I am Carol Davis, the

new President of Club Hatikvah. 

Our organization sponsors catered dinners with fantastic entertainment throughout the year, usually on a Sunday evening. This coming year, we have a dynamite lineup of performers, starting with our Opening Night program on Sunday, October 6 – Spanish Night, featuring Flamenco Guitar and Dancer complete with themed dinner and decor!

Our programming is geared for those “Aged to Perfection” for a minimum of 50 years. The benefits of membership in our jolly group include discounted prices and notifications/reservation forms for upcoming events. We also participate in various synagogue events.

Our membership drive is currently underway. We encourage all who are interested to contact either myself, carolgildavis@aol.com or 410/833-7673, or Leonard Fox, foxel@verizon.net or 410/484-6260.

Membership for the year is only $20 per person, but to show our appreciation for early registration, the rate will be discounted to $18 until Friday, August 30. Of course, guests are always welcome!

Let us WOW you! What a great way to spend a Sunday evening!

Rejuvinating Club Hatikvah

..and SisterhoodSisterhood has created a new program, which will take place every Tuesday morning starting on September 3. Tuesdays with Sisterhood will feature a a rotation of bowling, crafts, food, and Torah study and is an opportunity for women to share an experience at their convenience, meet new friends, and learn something new. Look for specific information on our website or Facebook page and plan to join us!

…About Chizuk Amuno’s BrotherhoodThe Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood will kick-off an exciting year with a BBQ and general meeting on Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. The officers of the Brotherhood will install board members and present highlights of the coming year. There will be plenty of opportunities to become actively involved in the events and to suggest new activities. Join the festivities – and bring a friend with you.

Brotherhood will be assembling lulav and etrog sets ordered by Chizuk Amuno congregants. In addition, Brotherhood will assemble a limited number of sukkot for Chizuk Amuno members who have prepaid. Watch your mail for our membership packets, which will include information about the lulav and etrog sets and the sukkot-building project.

On October 20 at 4:30 p.m., the Baltimore Ravens will be in Pittsburgh to play the Steelers. You’re invited to watch the game on a big-screen TV in the Esterson Auditorium. As the Ravens feast on the Steelers, you can feast on a deli dinner – all while enjoying the game and the camaraderie of Brotherhood.

These are just a few of the upcoming events Brotherhood will sponsor this year. In most Conservative synagogues, affiliated men’s organizations are called Men’s Clubs. At Chizuk Amuno, however, we have always been and will continue to be a brotherhood.

Join-up and join-in! We’re looking forward to seeing you at the August 27 BBQ and opening meeting.

Melton at Chizuk Amuno Enters 17th YearAsk any Melton student about Melton, and you will see a big smile and hear an enthusiastic endorsement of his/her outstanding learning experience.

Ask a recent graduate and this is what you’ll hear:

“We’ve had great teaching, wonderful discussions, and gained a real appreciation of why we do what we do as Jews.” —Etta Clay

Curious about God, Miracles, Free Will, and Sin? Do you want a better understanding of our holidays and rituals, what Judaism has to say about relevant ethical issues, and how learning Jewish history opens new ways for us to understand our personal and collective identity?

Join us this year and expand your circle of learning and understanding. Year One classes will begin on Tuesday, September 17, and will meet weekly for 30 weeks from 9:30-11:45 a.m.

Gussy Up for the New Year at the Judaica ShopHow about wearing a new tallit and kippah to welcome 5774? The Sisterhood Judaica Shop has a large selection of beautiful tallitot for women and men, many with matching bags and kippot. While browsing our recently re-stocked shelves, please take a moment to look at the many different sizes and styles of shofarot available for purchase. If your holiday table needs a lift, perhaps a new honey dish will do the trick. As always, we are available “buy appointment.” Contact Anne King, 410/486-5813 to make an appointment or to join our crew of dedicated volunteers. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Summer Hours (through August 13): Tuesday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon

Regular Hours (beginning August 20): Sunday ~ 9:15-11:30 a.m.Monday through Thursday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-6 p.m. Friday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon

Calling All Middle Schoolers!Is your child in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade? Does he or she enjoy amusements parks, laser tag, scavenger hunts, ice cream sundaes, or sleepovers? If so, make sure to check out Kadima, Chizuk Amuno’s youth group for grades 6-8! We’ve got a lot of exciting events planned, including trips to King’s Dominion, Clayworks, and Red Zone, and our first Kadima sleepover at Chizuk Amuno. We’ll send out our calendar at the beginning of the school year. In the meantime, please contact Erica Allen, eallen@chizukamuno.org, with any questions or to request an application. More information about Kadima can also be found at http://www.chizukamuno.org/synagogue-life/youth-programs/kadima/. Sign up today!

Support the State of Israel 5774 High Holy Days Israel Bonds Campaign at Chizuk Amuno CongregationThe work of Israel Bonds lay-leaders along with the purchases of millions of dollars of Israel Bonds over the years has been vital in building Israel into the modern sophisticated country she is today.

Participating in an Israel Bonds High Holy Days Campaign means you stand beside a nation that sends a field hospital to Haiti (earthquake) and Japan (tsunami) immediately and helps to invent a missile defense system (Iron Dome) to protect Israeli citizens from terrorist rocket attacks. It means you support a country that is constantly unveiling innovations like a window that doubles as a solar energy collector, a bionic retina that dramatically corrects vision impairments, or a no-hands pressure bandage that saves lives and limbs on the battlefield.

Sheila Sandbank will be chairing Chizuk Amuno’s Israel Bonds appeal again this year. During the High Holy Day Campaign, please join members of hundreds of congregations around the country by purchasing an Israel Bond to show your support and love for Israel. Once again, Hopkins Federal Savings Bank and THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore are partnering to make a 100% match on all Israel Bonds purchased during the High Holy Days appeal throughout the entire Baltimore community.

Dedication: Derekh Amuno ~ Pathway to FaithSunday, September 22 10 a.m.

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TIME SENSITIVE M ATERIAL please deliver promptly

Non Profit Org.US PostagePaidBaltimore, MDPermit No. 544

8100 Stevenson Road • Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Interview Outfits Unlimited (I.O.U.) Clothing Drive

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Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women.

Volunteers will be on hand in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby to accept donations and help unload cars. Receipts will be available.

Volunteers are needed to transport items. Donations take place on weekdays and Sundays.

If you drive a SUV, van, or truck and would like to do a mitzvahplease contact Miriam Foss.Questions? Call Miriam Foss, mfoss@chizukamuno.org or 410/486-6400, ext. 281.

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

Sunday, September 22 • 9 am. - Noon Tuesday, September 3 - Monday, September 16

For more information, call Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281

Please drop off your sealed food in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby

and the Administrative Lobby.

Please check expiration dates.

C H I Z U K A M U N O C O N G R E G A T I O N

to benefi t community agencies

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

Beef stew, canned fruits, canned meats/tuna, canned vegetables, dish soap, disposable salt and pepper shakers, ketchup and mayonnaise, laundry detergent,

macaroni & cheese, metal forks, napkins, paper lunch bags, pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, plastic baggies, plastic ware, rice, stove top stuffing,

sugar, tea bags, toilet paper

Who feeds the entire world with goodness—Birkat Hamazon

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In lieu of food, monetary donations will also be accepted and donated to kosher food funds.Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno, Attn. Food Drive.

New Shabbat“And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…”

—Ezekiel 36:26 Friday, August 9 • 7:30 p.m. Participants describe New Shabbat as

“uplifting and joyful,” “moving and spiritual,”

“powerful and beautiful.”

Join our new popular and contemporary Friday night service with guitar music. We celebrate in our New Shabbat service once each month at Chizuk Amuno.

Come enjoy an upbeat Shabbat celebration of prayer, song, and insight with your family and friends.

Using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection, everyone is welcome to join in New Shabbat with Rabbi Shulman, Hazzan Perlman, and Leslie Pomerantz.