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Picture the scene:Our Israelite ancestors toil in the Egyptian heat. They sweat; they suffer; they despair; they cry out to God, pleading for relief. God hears their cry, and decides to bestow His beneficence upon them. Then God says, “Beam ‘em up, Scotty!” Suddenly, with pick-axes in their hands and yokes around their necks, the Israelites fade into a 1960s-era fuzziness, disappear from Egypt, and, instantly re-appear in the land of Israel. It was salvation in a flash, and it made for very short
Passover Haggadahs.As you know, that’s not quite the way it happened. Instead, it took a 40-year schlep through the desert for the Israelites to get to the Promised Land. After all, those Israelites had to get “the Egypt” out of them to prepare for the next chapter in the life of their community, and God knew that this would take time. There were new ways of thinking to learn, new practices to adopt, and new skills to acquire. The Israelites might have wanted God to instantaneously beam them over to Israel, but it never really could have happened that way. They needed time to make the transition. Just like our ancestors, we here at Beth Shalom Synagogue are in a period of transition, too. Our congregation’s past was far better than Egyptian slavery, of course, and God willing our transition won’t take 40 years. But what we share with the Israelites of old is that we’re moving from one chapter of our communal life to another. Beth Shalom enjoyed many years of wise leadership under its previous rabbis, and our congregation is now searching for and readying itself to welcome a new spiritual leader. A very exciting future lies ahead of us. In the meantime, we wander. We search not only for a path to take us toward our future, but also for a clearer sense of our true selves and for the principles and values that will guide us as we move forward. Wandering, of course, can be difficult, for wandering means that we haven’t yet discerned the path we should be following – at least not fully. Instead, we’re in that in-between space. We’re between past and future, just being...waiting... looking...and unsure as to where we’re going or what lies ahead. What’s important to remember is that wandering doesn’t necessarily bring only fear and insecurity – it can also bring transformation. Think about what happened when our ancestors wandered. That was when they got to Mt. Sinai. That was when they received the words of Torah – words that would transform their lives and give purpose to their existence as a nation. That was when they were forged into a nation.
9111 Jefferson HighwayBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2496
225-924-6773
Rabbi Mark GlickmanReligious School Ellen BushPresident Dale Maas1st Vice Pres. Karen Ceppos2nd Vice Pres. Mark HausmannTreasurer Mitch RaynerSecretary Michelle LevySisterhood Diane Dean
Robin FletcherMen’s Club John Carlson
Regular Features
Rabbi’s Message 1President’s Corner 2Sisterhood News 2Brotherhood 2Notes from Religious School 3Greetings from Rayner Center 4BaRTY News 4Special Events 5Announcements & Reminders 10
Donations 11
Please see our pull-out calendar for dates and times of services, special meetings, Religious and Hebrew School schedules. Also on the calendar are candlelighting times, weekly parshiot, as well as congregational birthdays, anniversaries and yahrzeits.
Beth Shalom Synagogue Bulletin
A Reform Synagogue that Honors TraditionSeptember 2015 • Elul/Tishri 5776 Volume 78.01
Shabbat Does Not End Friday Night . . . Saturday is Shabbat, Too!continued on page 4
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CHOICESWe are flooded with choices and possibilities every day. We are overwhelmed with options, but sometimes it is important to understand and comprehend that what all these give us are chances to participate, to be a part of something, and to be willing to make changes.Leonard Felder, a psychologist who uses his Judaism to counsel people, writes in his book, “Here I Am” that we need to get away from the same old ruts. We need to step out and discover – “Shehecheyanu” – to stop and realize something important, unique and wonderful is happening. It is seeking a life of curiosity, creativity, alertness, and joy. We must appreciate our new possibilities, and by doing this, we can create positive insight and innovation.Yes, there is a point. Our Synagogue is at something of a crossroads. We have a chance to make something wonderful and enriching. Each of you are a part, and if you feel left out, come jump in feet first. Come take part. Do something. Offer to help. Put in your two cents worth.Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi said, “Which is the proper path to select? The one that brings honor for one’s self or honor bestowed by others?” We also should seek such direction for our Synagogue. If you say you belong, then pitch in. Be a part; speak your mind and help.
New OfficersHappy New Year from Sisterhood! We are kicking our new year off with new officers. Join me in welcoming them to their new roles; Diane Dean and Robin Fletcher will serve as co-presidents. Lindsey Burton is our Secretary, while Janet Bonaventure serves as Treasurer. Julie Cherry will continue to serve as Judaica Shop Treasurer. We are so happy to have Laurie Maas’ and Gail Sherman’s invaluable advice as immediate past Presidents. Sisterhood is excited to sing their praises near and far for the innumerable contributions they make to Sisterhood and Beth Shalom. Laurie, Gail – thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.
Annual MeetingAs of this writing, we are planning our annual meeting for the last day of August at 3:00 p.m. We are thrilled to have Sarah Rayner share with us her passion for butterfly gardening! Thank you Sarah! Also at the meeting, we will discuss Sisterhood’s budget and upcoming events in 2015/2016.September EventsIn September, Sisterhood will host three events. On Sunday, Sept. 13, we look forward to Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner at Serop’s on Corporate Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. That day, we will
Sisterhood News
The President’s CornerHillel, perhaps my favorite sage and prophet, said, “Do God’s will as if it were your own so that God may do your will as God’s own will.” He said not to separate yourself from your community, and don’t say, “When I have leisure, I will study - perhaps you never will have the leisure.” Be available. If you wait, you may never help enrich those around you. Don’t withdraw from the community. Are we waiting for something? Are we waiting for someone else to do? Are we waiting for some divine action or guidance? Or, are we that guidance? Ovadiah Ben Ahvraham Bartinoro, perhaps the most widely accepted commentator on Mishnih (from the 15th Century), said, “Don’t separate yourself – one who won’t be with community in sorrow never will be with it in joyous times.” Rashi told us not to separate ourselves from difficulties of the community so to be united when experiencing joy.So what is all this? These wise men (and I am sure there were wise women to, as we all know that by every great man there is a greater woman), are telling all of us to chip in. We are in an exciting time for our Synagogue. Be a part. Chip in. Make it great. “Hineini. Here I am.”
Rosh Hashanah will soon be upon us. This New Year has particular significance in that we have a new Rabbi who will present to us some new ideas, hopefully soon, and in the format of a congregational meeting.Although congregants always seem to pitch in when needed, it often tends to be the same people. That is why new ideas are probably needed to reinvigorate our congregation.I am hoping one of our Rabbi’s ideas will be ways to retain
our teens and twenty-somethings, giving them reasons to stay or return to our city and congregation upon completion of college. I think everyone can agree there could be nothing better to accomplish that.We should all look forward to hearing Rabbi Glickman’s ideas and implementing them, bringing a surge of energy to our congregation.
Brotherhood
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Judaism is full of dilemmas and decisions. For answers we turn to the wisdom of our people and our texts. So I wonder if I should write this article about the importance of the number seven, the tart flavor of a Rosh Hashanah apple, or if I should just teach you some Hebrew. Or maybe a little of each. The Hebrew word for seven is shevah; the word for week is shavuah; the word for weeks, and not coincidentally the holiday that occurs seven weeks after Pesach is Shavuot. The word for apple is tapuach, and tapuach adamah is a potato, an apple of the earth. For those of you who want to learn more, perhaps even by studying with our children, stay tuned.Why seven? It’s not news that there are seven days in a week, six for working and one for resting, praising Gd, and appreciating the big picture. So it is with Beth Shalom’s Jewish education program. This year we are proud to have a multifaceted learning program for Jews of all ages. I began with Hebrew. At Beth Shalom we embrace the Lashon HaKodesh, holy language. We use it in our prayers and teach it to adults and children alike. Another piece of the educational pie is the classroom. Whether parents and small children are enjoying a mazeltots class, school children are socializing and studying with their peers from Bnai Israel, or adults are participating in a seminar with the Rabbi, to many people classrooms equal education. But there’s more. Sometimes we choose to make our classes
large and focused as we come together for Family Learning Days. Recent topics have been psalms, Israel, and the 10 commandments, and the ever popular Cordon Jew; we look forward to exciting congregational events this year. The next three wedges of the pie represent the critical integration of Jewish education with Jewish life: Shabbat, holidays, and life cycle events. It is no surprise that the life cycle events of Bar Mitzvah and Confirmation represent the culmination of large portions of Jewish study on the part of our youngsters. We also know that Beth Shalom has a history of family holiday celebrations. This year we will be infusing these celebrations with even more knowledge and joy. We will expand our Shabbat programs to include periodic musical family Friday nights and junior bagels and Torah.So, six pieces of a pie that represents our Jewish education set on a seventh, a table that represents the whole of Jewish life and the peace, rest, and celebration of all that we have. About that apple. Perhaps this is a slightly tart apple pie, giving us just a little pause to stop, consider, take a big bite and appreciate. Perhaps we drizzle it with honey, in the ancient tradition of teaching our children that learning is sweet. L’Shanah tovah u’metukah, to a good and sweet year,Ellen Bush, Educational Director
Notes from Religious School
Sisterhood News (con’t)also host the Erev Rosh Hashanah Oneg following services at Beth Shalom. On Sept. 23, Sisterhood will present the Yom Kippur Break Fast. Mark your calendars now for all of these events and look for details forthcoming.OnegsAs you know, Sisterhood organizes the Onegs that follow Friday nightservices and some holiday services. You may have received a letter from our Oneg Chairperson, Amanda Bullman, asking you to host an Oneg this year, along with an assigned date. If you are unable to participate, please contact Amanda as soon as possible at [email protected] Onegs in September are:Friday, Sept. 4 - Mike & Julie Cherry, Bill & Dauna Emmich, and Paula Samuels IMO her motherFriday, Sept. 11 - Donald & Janet Bonaventure and David & Diane DeanSunday, Sept. 13 - Sisterhood (Erev Rosh Hashanah)Friday, Sept. 18 - Ray & Rhea Schneider, Gene & Gail Sherman, and Heidi Shapiro
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Sisterhood (Yom Kippur Breakfast)Friday, Sept. 25 - Marilyn Rosenson and Jamie & Celia StricklerHere Today Gone Tomorrow – Clean out your closet, attic or garage and raise money for Sisterhood all in one! Mention Sisterhood’s code – 699 – when you donate your old clothing and household goods at Here Today Gone Tomorrow thrift store at 10240 Burbank Dr. (Burbank Dr. at Bluebonnet Blvd.) and Sisterhood receives a portion of the proceeds from their sale. Use this code year round. It’s a mitzvah!Sisterhood is looking forward to a fun-filled new year. Planning is underway for a Corks and Canvas painting event in November, a baking party in February and the big corned beef sandwich sale in March. We’ll let you know more about these events as we move forward and we hope to see you there!Lindsay Burton,Sisterhood Secretary
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The summer went by quickly as the children blasted off into space and the solar system in the months of June and July. This theme was explored through storytelling, music, art, hands-on activities and games. In August, we landed back at Rayner where we explored classroom rules, routines, working in centers, and much more! Students also received a visit from the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum and an interactive storytelling experience with Mr. Oneal Isaac. Our students enjoyed puffcorn pop corn during their movie day, pajama day, and water play days where they enjoyed popsicles to cool down from the summer heat. The end of summer means the beginning of a new school year. The 2015-2016 school year started Tuesday, September 1st as the school was buzzing with excitement and smiling faces. We look forward to the year to come as we have prepared for a wonderful adventure and a full enrollment.In September, we learned about the following themes: getting to know classroom rules and new friends, all about me, manners, apples and bees, story elements (who, what, when, where, and why), Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, and Sukkot. Children also participated in a science activity and continued to learn about Jewish values, celebrations, and songs.The Rayner Learning Center Open House took place on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00pm. Parents were able to meet and mingle with the teachers in their classrooms and become familiar of Rayner’s daily educational operations. Rayner will be closed on September 7th for Labor Day, September 14th-15th in observation of Rosh Hashanah, September 23rd in observation of Yom Kippur, and September 28th-29th in observation of Sukkot. We, the staff of Rayner Learning Center, wishes to express our gratitude to all our families and friends for your cooperation this school year.Todah RabbahRabbi Glickman, Steven Winkler, Rayner Learning Center Board, Synagogue Board of Directors, Cathy Melanson
Greetings fromTheRayner Center
My friends, if we do it right, this period of transition and searching can bring added vision and cohesiveness to our community, as well. If we do it right, then we can more fully discern our path ahead. If we do it right, then we’ll soon find ourselves stronger, wiser, and more ready to move forward than ever before. Yes, being in-between can be difficult and unsettling, but it can also be fantastic! What a thrill it is to be part of your wonderful congregation this year and to work together with you to chart the course ahead! I should add that, just as Beth Shalom Synagogue is in a period of transition, so too am I in transition. I’ve lived in Washington State since 1997, serving in permanent rabbi positions the whole time. Then I spent a year working as an interim rabbi in Colorado. Now I’m in Baton Rouge, of course, and next year...I don’t know. This year, I, like Beth Shalom, I am in the insecure wilderness of my own transition. And so far, I love it! You have welcomed me so warmly that I’m already beginning to regret my impending move next spring. Being in this period of transition can indeed be scary, and it can also be great. This year, let’s slow down, take our time, and make it great together! A year of wandering and learning together might make our Haggadahs a little longer, but it will also make the land of milk and honey that awaits us a far sweeter and more wonderful place for us all. Rabbi Mark Glickman
Hi everyone! We’re so glad to be back home. We’re happy to introduce our new BARFTY board members: Nina Jalenak (President), Benny Meltzer (Programming VP), Max Sager (Membership VP), Rachel Posner (Social Actions VP), Ari Hoffman (Religious and Cultural VP), and Eliana Levy (Communications VP). We have an action packed year ahead of us! Starting with Institute at Jacob’s Camp from September 4-7. By the time you read this, we’ll be on our way to Jacob’s Camp. Our next event will be on October 3 for Sukkot. We hope to see you all there! We’re also excited to be hosting NFTY Spring Conclave from April 8-10! Please join us in helping welcome Jewish teens from around the south. We hope everyone had a great summer and keep your eyes open for more information about conclave and other upcoming events! Shalom, Eliana Levy
BaRFTY
Barfty News
Rabbi’s Message (con’t)
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High Holidays 2015EREV ROSH HASHANAHSunday, Sept. 13 - 7:00 pm
Sisterhood Oneg following servicesROSH HASHANAH - FIRST DAY
Monday Sept. 14,Joint Children’s Service at B’nai Israel - 8:45 am
Services - 10:00 amTashlich - 2:30 pm
Evening Service - 7:00 pmROSH HASHANAH - SECOND DAY
Tuesday, September 16, Services - 10:00Men’s Club Kiddush Luncheon following services
KOL NIDRETuesday, September 22, - 8:00 pm
YOM KIPPURWednesday, September 23,
Joint Children’s Service at Beth Shalom - 8:45 amServices - 10:00, Study Session 2:30 pm
Afternoon Service 4:00 pmMemorial Service 6:15 pm
Neilah - 6:45 pmBreak Fast following services
EREV SUKKOTSunday, September 27
Decorate Sukkah 5:30 PM, Dairy Potluck 6:00 PMFestival Services 7:00 PM
SUKKOTMonday, September 28, Services 9:00 AMTuesday, September 29, Services 9:00 AM
SHEMINI ATZERET/YIZKORThursday, October 16,
Festival/Yizkor Services 9:00 AMSIMCHAT TORAH
Thursday, October 16, Deli Dinner 6:00 PM
Service/Consecration 6:45 PMFriday, October 17, Services 9:00 AM
HIGH HOLIDAY BABYSITTING INFORMATION
Reservation forms for High Holiday babysitting will be emailed next week. If you will be needing our babysitting services please let the synagogue office know by Tuesday, September 8, so we can ensure enough sitters.
Adult Education
Why Rosh Hashanah Most Often Falls on Thursdays & Other Wonders of the Jewish Calendar
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
October 14, 21, 28 & November 4 $18 for Non Members
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Anniversaries:1 Jerry & Sharon Weltman3 Larry & Sharon Plonsker5 David & Diane Dean10 Don Ortega & De’Anna Ernst
Birthdays:4 Steve Wiessenberg Kelli Wiessenberg4 Lane Herrington5 Erin Dean, Dara Deitch6 Linda Posner, Jody Valentine7 Morris Bonadona9 Cricket Wall12 Don Ortega14 Kathy Mack15 Curtis Gibson17 Isabella Chapman, Jessica Martell18 William Linzer19 Brandon Bonaventure20 Alexander Smith Michelle Kramer22 Gary Baum, Brad Sherman24 Margaret Winkler25 Jon Karlin27 Molly Litten30 Jeremy Gant
Yahrzeits:
Sept. 4: Leonard Hyman, Simone Johnson, Rose Cohen Masrie, Jeannette Samuels, Elliot Finkelstein, Gerson Finkelstein, Julius Kaufmann, David Malen, Joseph Hiedovitz, Robert Sherman, James Brumberger, Helen Schweitzer, Ethel Jankoff, Isadore Saltz, Hyman Saltz, Betty Strauss, Jean Barnett, Harry Beychok, Jacob IsaacmanSept. 11: Louis Botnick, Louis Goldich, Stanley Rifkind, Lazard Gumelsky, Rosemary Levy, Mrs. Elliot Finkelstein, Fred Schwartz, Jacob SteinmanSept. 18: Tibor Paroczay, Sarah Winkler, Philip Goldhammer, Isabella Levyson, Mortimer Silverman, Bailey Berlin, Alexander Watsky, Jean Langlais, Morris Pushker, Lina Fink, Julius StanderSept. 25: Blanche Hutt, Johanna Kilsheimer, Tillie Schenker, Beatrice Silverman, Helen Solomon, Harriet Coplin, David Feuer, Julius Cavalier, Seymour Miller, William Rutter, Paul Roheim, Mary Posner, Mike Safer, Maurice Emmich, Hymie Ginsberg, Samuel Miller
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Beth Shalom Sisterhood Invites you to join family and friends for
EREV ROSH HASHANAH DINNER AT SEROPS
(7474 Corporate Boulevard )
Sunday September 13th AT 5:00 PM
THE COST PER PERSON $25.00, except Lamb Shank and Fish
Child Plate $12.00 (12 years of age and under)
DINNER INCLUDES YOUR CHOICE OF:
• Chicken Shawarma Plate (Serop's Original) Fresh chicken breast, marinated overnight in garlic, red wine vinegar,
olive oil and authentic Lebanese spices. Vertically broiled and thinly sliced. • Gyros Plate (mixed Lamb and Beef)
Vertically broiled and thinly sliced. Served with hummus and rice pilaf. • Vegetarian Plate
Grape leaves, falafel, hummus and rice pilaf.
THE COST PER PERSON (Any Age) is $30.00 for: • Lamb Shank
Cooked lamb shank served on a bed of rice pilaf topped with our special Demi-Glace sauce,
• Broiled Fresh Fillet Covered with Lemon Butter sauce;
All Entrees include Salad, Rice, Hummus and a drink. Tax and gratuity are included _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Please RSVP to: Eileen Shieber • 766-3965 • [email protected]
Or mail separate check payable to Beth Shalom Sisterhood with RSVP to: 9111 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Name:_______________________________________ #____Chicken Shawarma Entrée #_____Lamb Shank Entrée #____Gyros #_____Broiled Fish Fillet #____Vegetarian #_____Child Plates ______(Choice)
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RegaRding Hospital Visits
Our Rabbi is eager to keep in touch with members of the congregation who are in the hospital or recuperating at home. As recent legislation prevents hospitals from circulating patient’s names, we rely on you to call the synagogue office and let us know when you, a family member or friend are in the hospital and would welcome a visit from Rabbi Gardner.
May He who blessed our ancestors grant all who are ill
a complete and speedy recovery.Bill Emmich
Joanne KleimanHoward Hershberg
WitHin ouR CongRegation
Mazel Tov ... Sarah Ferstel on her engagment to Eric WhiteTodah Rabah ... to Paula Samuels for providing funds for our much needed rails in the sanctuary ... to Lindsey & Joshua Burton, Carin & John Carlson, Michelle & Gus Levy, De’Anna Ernst & Don Ortega, Laurie & Dale Maas, Patricia & John Pizer, Rhea & Ray Schneider, Nancy & Bob Singer, Beth Shalom’s Brotherhood and Sisterhood, for contributions to the new fence surrounding the dumpster ... to Michelle Levy for the countless hours/days she spent updating the office and Rabbi’s computers
New MeMbers
Jessica Martell
welcoMe
We welcome any and all to come and worship with us at Beth Shalom.
oNeg shabbat
Would you like to host an Oneg Shabbat? If so, please contact the synagogue office for information.
Need a ride to services?
Please call the synagogue office by Wednesday prior to the service that you would like to attend, and we will make arrangements for a ride to services.
Announcements & Reminders
Join us forSukkah decorating &
DinnerWednesday, September 27, @ 5:30
Sukkah decoratingDairy Potluck Dinner at 6:00
Festival Services at 7:00
Rabbi Glickman enjoyed a quick visit to Henry S. Jacobs Camp, our regional URJ camp, where he met many of Beth Shalom’s “kids” for the first time. (LtoR) Eliana Levy, Rachel Posner, Alyssa Winkler, Rabbi Mark Glickman and Jonah Hoffman. Rachel and Eliana spent 6 weeks as the oldest campers in the Chalutzim program. Alyssa worked in the Gesher program and Jonah and Jacob Hausmann (not pictured because he was away from camp on a day off) were counselors!
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geNeral FuNd
In Honor of:The Synagogue - Michelle & Gus Levy Carin & John Carlson Rachel & mark Hausmann Janet & Don Bonaventure Diane & David Dean Francine Fisher Karen & Jerry Ceppos Yoni & Dacy PlattJulie Hoffman & Ara Rubyan for
Jonah’s graduation - Silvia DeWittGail & Gene Sherman for Brad’s
graduation - Silvia DeWittJanet & Don Bonaventure on Brandon
& Zach’s graduation - Silvia DeWittSpeedy recovery to Martha Littlefield -
Connie FinkelsteinSpeedy recovery to Lane Herrington -
Connie FinkelsteinRabbi Gardner’s reception - Eileen
Shieber Carin & John Carlson Paula Hoffman Marilyn & Dennis Martell Joel Goldman & Martha Littlefield Judy RoheimAll the people who put on such a lovely
reception for Rabbi Gardner, Alina & Runia - Rhea & Raymond Schneider
Sara Winkler’s graduation - Linda & Mark Posner
Kyle Goldich’s engagement to Jessica Parker - Linda & Mark Posner
In Memory of:Yitzhak Ram - Linda & Mark PosnerElva Rodriguez, Shalom Hurrey’s
mother - Linda & Mark Posner
Marion Broach - Laurie & Dale Maas Monica & Steven Winkler Myra Kay & Tommy Broach The Staff of St. Clare ManorHelen Gold Haymon - Cordell & Ava
HaymonMarilyn Slipman - Ronald SlipmanMy parents Annie & Ben Tatar - Sarah
MaasMy adored granddaughter, Alisa
Ginsberg - Sarah MaasJermone Milder - Patricia & John
PizerMy mother, Leah Bensman - Miriam
& Stephen Bensman
buildiNg FuNd
In Honor of:Speedy recovery to Judy Roheim -
Rhea & Raymond SchneiderThe Synagogue - Lindsey & Josh
Burton Carin & John Carlson Nancy & Bob Singer Laurie & Dale Maas Patricia & John Pizer Rhea & Raymond Schneider Michelle & Gus Levy
rabbi’s discretioNary FuNd
In Honor of:Rabbi Gardner, Alina & Runia - Rhea
& Raymond SchneiderNancy Singer on her conversion -
Rhea & Raymond SchneiderRabbi Glickman’s arrival - Linda &
Mark Posner
Fund:( ) General( ) Building( ) Education( ) Rabbi’s Discretionary( ) Other: ____________________
Purpose:( ) In Honor of:( ) In Memory of:( ) Speedy Recovery of:
Donor: ______________________
Address: _____________________
____________________________
How would you like this tribute signed?
____________________________
Amount Enclosed: $ ____________
Send acknowledgement to:
Name: ______________________
Address: _____________________
____________________________
Donation Form:
syNagogue FuNds
General Fund - supplements dues and fund raising projects of the congregation, Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Building Fund - for the future needs of the Synagogue building. Mose Wander Memorial & Stanley Stein Education Funds - for materials, equipment and provide scholarships for Religious and Hebrew School.Rosalyn G. Liss Endowment Fund - to present an award for Academic Excellence in the sixth grade of our Religious School. Youth Scholarship Fund - to assist in sending our children to Jacob’s Camp, NFTY events and Israel and to help with Religious and Hebrew School tuition.Alvin B. Rubin Institute for Adult Education - established by Louis and Rosalyn Liss for Adult Judaic Studies.Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - to be used at the discretion of the Rabbi. Marks Fellman Memorial Library Fund - to purchase books and equipment and assist in library maintanence.Mitzvah Fund - used to send Passover Food Baskets and Rosh Hashanah Packages to our home-bound members.Synagogue Renewal Fund - newly created fund for the reconstruction of Beth Shalom following Hurricane Rita.Richard Kober Memorial Prayer Book Fund - to purchase Mishkan Tefilah siddurim for the congregation.
Thank You for Your Generous Donations
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• Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 am - 3 pm • Friday, Oct. 30, 7 am - 3 pm
j Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 am - 3 pm
You may start bringing items on October 7th.Clothing will not be included in this sale. However, if you choose to drop off clothing it will be donated to
Here Today Gone Tomorrow #699.Huge multi - family sale! (100+families)
Furniture, art, lots of household items, toys, books, jewlery, Holiday items, and much more!
