Congregation Adath Jeshurun Louisville, Kentucky www ... · Bill Esakov Vice President ..... Howie Evans Vice President ... Stephen J. Evans Robert B. Slosberg l Rabbi [email protected]

Congregation Adath Jeshurun Louisville, Kentuckywww.adathjeshurun.com FEBRUARY 2020

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CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN2401 Woodbourne Avenue

Louisville, KY 40205

Synagogue Office Phone ........................ 502.458.5359Finance Office Phone ............................. 502.649.8135Synagogue Office Fax ............................ 502.451.5634Preschool Office Phone .......................... 502.451.3434Cemetery Caretaker, Jody Bowling ........ 502.639.1301Website ................................ www.adathjeshurun.comFacebook .............. www.facebook.com/adathjeshurunEmail ................................... [email protected]

OfficersPresident .................................................Bill Esakov Vice President ....................................... Howie EvansVice President .........................................Liam FelsenVice President .................................Felissa GoldsteinSecretary .............................................. Larry SnyderTreasurer ................................................. Cybil FloraAssistant Treasurer ..................................Joel LernerCemetery Warden .................................... Jerry WolffAssistant Cemetery Warden ............ Stephen J. Evans

Robert B. Slosberg l [email protected] l ext. 111

David A. Lipp l [email protected] l ext. 114

Robin Silverman l Synagogue [email protected] l ext. 106 Holly Southwick l Financial [email protected] l ext. 104

Deborah Slosberg l Louisville Melton [email protected] l ext. 115

Sara Gambrell I Preschool [email protected] I ext. 117

Molly Evancho l Facility & Event [email protected] l ext. 113

Barbara Embry l Administrative [email protected] l ext. 105

Belinda Lasch I Administrative [email protected] I ext. 102

Lily Pope l Communications [email protected] l ext. 112 Tina Benningfield l Food Service [email protected] l ext. 116

FEBRUARY CELEBRATION SHABBAT

Celebrate your birthday or anniversary at AJ on Saturday, February 1st. All those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during February are

invited to participate in a group aliyah during morning worship services beginning at 9:30 a.m.

February Milestone Anniversaries:

Janet & Alan Levitan February 1 51 years Lizzie & Daniel Cohen February 14 5 years Mary & Randy Baron February 16 45 years Karen & Bruce Cohen February 18 53 years Katie Rubin & Will Etter February 21 10 years Betsey & David Geller February 26 25 years Barbara & Sydney Hymson February 27 20 years

Anniversaries are listed for first and every five years after that. Additionally, all anniversaries exceeding 50 years are listed. If your “Milestone Anniversary” is not listed, please call the synagogue office at 458-5359 and provide them with your anniversary date. We look forward to celebrating with you!

IN MEMORIAM

The Congregation extends our condolences to the family and friends of Ruby Amburgey, Robert Brower Jr., Sylvia Coman, and Riva Drutz.

The AJ morning minyan follows inclement weather school closings for the Jefferson County Catholic schools. Therefore, when the Catholic schools

are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, morning minyan will NOT take place at Adath Jeshurun.

AJ LOVES NEW BABIES!

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Grandparents, Joanie & Craig Lustig on the birth of grandson, Brady Samuel Weiss. The proud parents are Julia & Mike Weiss.

Great-Grandparents, Margie & Bob Kohn on the birth of great-grandson, Brady Samuel Weiss.

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SPONSOR A KIDDUSH LUNCH AT AJ

To sponsor a tax-deductible Kiddush lunch at AJ:

Email Molly Evancho: [email protected] Call Molly Evancho: 458-5359 Visit: www.adathjeshurun.com/kiddushsponsor

Adath Jeshurun gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following for their sponsorship of the Shabbat Kiddush lunches:

February 1, 2020 – Sponsored by David & Kathleen Miles in honor of the babynaming of their daughter, Noa Kay Miles.

LOUISVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The Louisville Jewish Film Festival will take place this year from February 8th through March 3rd, and will be offering 13 films at five different venues! This year’s lineup

includes documentaries, feature films, English language films, and several comedies. Adath Jeshurun’s Cantor David Lipp Discretionary Fund is sponsoring the film “Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive” on February 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the Village 8 Theatres. This film is heralded as both a comedy and a drama, with some romance as well. For a complete schedule of films, and to purchase tickets, visit: jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival or call 459-0660.

AJ “SHABBAT-LUCK” DINNER

AJ’s next Shabbat-Luck Dinner is scheduled for Friday evening, February 14th. “Shabbat-Luck,” is a vegetarian & dairy potluck meal taking place after the conclusion of Kabbalat Shabbat services at around 6:30 p.m.

This pitch-in meal is free of charge and open to the community. Come enjoy the camaraderie of family and friends while celebrating Shabbat with a casual vegetarian-dairy meal, complete with wine and dessert!

Since the meal is not being prepared at AJ, none of the food may be taken into AJ’s kosher kitchens. Additionally, we ask that you bring serving utensils with you for your dish, since AJ’s kosher utensils may not be used. Keep in mind that no meat, nor meat by-products may be brought in. Vegetarian or all-dairy dishes are fine. Please bring items in disposable aluminum pans. If cooking isn't something you enjoy, consider bringing something pre-packaged such as wine, challah, or dips containing a kosher symbol.

This program is generously underwritten by a grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence. Questions? Contact Cybil Flora at [email protected] or call 502-794-1469. We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you! Please sign up at: www.adathjeshurun.com/potluck.

SHABBAT SCHOLAR ON FEBRUARY 15TH

Asaf Angermann, U of L Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Thought, will serve as AJ’s Shabbat Scholar on Saturday, February 15th following the Kiddush lunch, around noon. His topic will be: “Love

and Strangers: Modern Jewish and African American Perspectives." All are welcome to attend!

CONSECRATION CEREMONY HONORING AJ KINDERGARTEN CLASS OF 2020

A Consecration Ceremony marks the beginning of a child’s Jewish learning. This year, we are celebrating the Consecration of our AJ Kindergarten class at the AJ Annual Minyanaire Dinner. Please join us as we honor AJ’s future Minyanaires whose names are proudly listed below:

• Gabriella Bianco Daughter of Frida & Massimo Bianco

• Ari Bornstein Son of Michelle Bornstein

• Noa Bornstein Daughter of Michelle Bornstein

• Rachel Goldberg Daughter of Lisa & Matt Goldberg • Samuel Serchuk Son of Randi Skaggs & David Serchuk • Juliette Sigman

Daughter of Ashley Davis & Jay Sigman

Dinner: Friday, February 28, 2020 5:45 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner & Kindergarten Consecration Ceremony, followed by Minyanaire Awards.

Dinner Reservations: Required by Friday, February 21st. Reserve your space using the form on page 5 of this Messenger, by calling 458-5359, or online at: www.adathjeshurun.com/minyandinner.

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Mini Minyan is a Shabbat program for children ages 2 – 6 and their parents! This program features music and storytelling led by John Gage of Kentucky Homefront. John is a master-storyteller, songwriter, and folk singer. Mini Minyan is held in the Slosberg Event Center from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

For students in grades K - 7 and their parents, and held from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. in the Slosberg Event Center. Rabbi Diane Tracht will lead this fun-filled 45-minute session of meditation and yoga. Wear comfy clothing!

Celebrate the start of Spring at AJ with a

Family-Friendly Catered Shabbat Dinner!

Friday, March 27, 2020 . – KABBBBALLAT SHABBBBAT SERVICE – CATERED SHABBBBAT DINNER

CATERED SHABBBBAT DINNER 3/27/20 RESERVATION FORM

DINNER COST: Adults $10 CHILDREN 12 & under: FREE! FORM Name:______________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_______________________________________

Is complimentary sitter service needed? ______ # of kids? _______ # of Adults Ages 13 & Over at $10.00 each: ___________________ *

# of Children Ages 12 & Under (FREE!): ______________________ Total Amount Due: $__________________________________

FEBRUARY 8 and MARCH 21 11:00 a.m.

For children in grades K - 7, friends, parents, and grandparents. The service is informal and includes a story. All services take place from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. in the Slosberg Event Center, and are led by Rabbi Robert Slosberg.

FEBRUARY 15 and MARCH 14 11:00 a.m.

FAMILY TORAH YOGA SERVICE FEBRUARY 22 and MARCH 28 11:00 a.m.

PAYMENT METHOD:

❑❑ Enclosed is my check for $______________________________ ❑❑ Charge my card on file in the synagogue office ❑❑ Charge my credit card number below:

_______________________________ Exp. Date: _____/_____ MAIL RESERVATION FORM & PAYMENT TO: Adath Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205 Attn: Shabbat Dinner

RESERVATIONS: www.adathjeshurun.com/shabbatdinner

RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 20, 2020

GENEROUSLY SUBSIDIZED BY: The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence!

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Enjoy a wonderful Shabbat celebrating another year of fully supported twice-daily egalitarian minyan services, and help us honor the following AJ members:

AJ’s 2019 Co-Minyanaires of the Year MURIEL HANDMAKER and BOB KANOVITZ

and

Future AJ Minyanaires AJ Kindergarten Class of 2020

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

5:45 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner & Kindergarten Ceremony, followed by Minyanaire Awards

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020

9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service. Minyanaires will participate in the service and have special honors. A festive Kiddush lunch honoring all Minyanaires will follow the service.

Reservations: www.adathjeshurun.com/minyandinner or complete the form below and return by February 21st. Questions: Molly Evancho at [email protected] or 458-5359. Sitter Service: Complimentary Sitter Service is provided only if advance reservations are made. Contact Molly for reservations.

MINYANAIRE DINNER RESERVATION FORM

MINYANAIRE SHABBAT SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION - OPTIONAL, BUT VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

Sponsorships enable AJ to host the annual Minyanaire Dinner. Sponsors are eligible to receive a tax-deduction as allowed by law; however, new tax laws prohibit sponsorships from including dinners. Additionally, ONLY SPONSORSHIPS may be paid using an IRA RMD distribution. By law, IRA distributions may not include other non-deductible charges, such as dinners. Thank you for your support of the AJ Minyanaire Dinner!

List names in your reservation at right underneath either the MINYANAIRE Column or the NON-MINYANAIRE Column

1. Below, list NAMES for MINYANAIRES attending at subsidized price of $10 each

2. Below, list DAY OF THE WEEK that each MINYANAIRE attends minyan.

3. Below, list NAMES for NON-MINYANAIRES attending at regular price of $15 each

❑ Minyan Maven $200.00 ❑ Minyan Marvel $150.00 ❑ Minyan Miracle $100.00 ❑ Minyan Mover $50.00 ❑ Minyan Musketeer $25.00

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February 21, 2020

Name (as it appears on credit card): _________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________

• Number of Minyanaire Dinners _________ X $10 each $

• Number of Non-Minyanaire Dinners _________ X $15 each $

• Number of Kids (12 & under) Dinners ________ X FREE $ -0-

• Optional Sponsorship Contribution from chart above - (Sponsorships don’t include dinner reservations) $ TOTAL DUE: $

❑❑ Enclosed is my check for $ ______________________________________ ❑❑ Charge my credit card: Card # ___________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________________ ❑❑ Charge my credit card on file in the synagogue office

Mail this form and payment by February 21st to: Adath Jeshurun 2401 Woodbourne Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 Attn: Minyanaire Dinner

We thank The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence for helping to fund this event!

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CASTING CALL AT AJ!

AJ’s SH’MA Theatre Group will be holding auditions for a new production called “A Satisfied Mind,” written by Yehudah Jai Husband. This play is a comedic drama about a reclusive Jewish

businessman, Levi Abrams, in 1940's Atlanta, and his friendship with his holy roller housekeeper, Elly Mae. A play about religious imperialism, “A Satisfied Mind” takes a look at how convictions can both divide and bring people together.

Film Director, Yehudah Husband, will be holding auditions at AJ. All are welcome to participate regardless of faith or affiliation. There is no cost to participate! While this is a seven-person ensemble, three of the roles have been pre-cast. We are currently looking for the following four age and culturally specific roles:

Rabbi Solomon: Caucasian male age early 40’s thru 60’s Ethan: African American male age 8 to 10 years old Lisa-Ann: African American female age 8 to 10 years old Luther Healy: African American male age mid-20’s to 30’s

AUDITIONS will be held at Adath Jeshurun by appointment on the following dates:

• Sunday, February 2nd from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. • Monday, February 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

For auditions, please prepare a two-minute dramatic monologue and be prepared to cold read from the script. Also, bring a headshot and theatre resume to the audition. For more information or to schedule an audition, contact Yehudah Husband by phone at: 502-500-5167 or by email at: [email protected].

REHEARSALS will take place in March, April, and early May, and will typically be held on Sunday afternoons, and some weeknight evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The rehearsal schedule and performances will be flexible around cast schedules. All rehearsals and performances will be held at Adath Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205, unless otherwise specified.

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ORDER FORM ~ AJ CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION & PLANTINGS

AJ strives to keep our cemetery clean and beautiful to honor the memory of loved ones who are buried there. Each spring, opportunities are made available for families to participate in cemetery beautification. Begonias may be ordered for individual gravesites in the AJ Cemetery. Additionally, a tax-deductible donation may be made to help fund Cemetery Beautification which includes such items as communal flower gardens, headstone cleaning, as well as other enhancements which take place throughout the year. Contributions are very much appreciated, and donors’ names will be listed in The Messenger. Please use this form to order begonias and/or to become a Cemetery Beautification Donor. You may also make these arrangements online at: www.adathjeshurun.com/cemeteryplantings. Questions? Call Belinda Lasch at 458-5359 or email: [email protected].

SEASONAL BEGONIA ORDERS • Order deadline to have begonias planted in time for

Mother’s Day (weather permitting): April 13, 2020. • All begonia orders must be prepaid. • Prices below include the cost of the begonias, the labor

to plant them, as well as the irrigation and maintenance.

• AJ is required by law to collect 6% Kentucky Sales Tax on begonia orders. Tax is included in the prices listed below:

Single Headstone $ 95.40

Double Headstone $137.80

Triple Headstone $169.60

AJ Cemetery Policy Update: Adath Jeshurun is taking steps to streamline maintenance and keep expenses down, while also preserving the uniformity and beauty of the cemetery . The boxwoods which are planted on some gravesites have become very expensive to maintain. Therefore, as of January 1, 2020, boxwoods were no longer permitted to be planted in the AJ Cemetery. Boxwood plants which currently exist in the AJ Cemetery will be permitted to remain until such time that they either become overgrown, or deteriorate. However, no new boxwood orders will be accepted. We appreciate your understanding of the need to prioritize the dollars available to maintain the AJ Cemetery.

CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION DONORS

Tax-deductible giving categories are listed below:

Garden Guardian $108.00

Quad Chai $ 72.00

Triple Chai $ 54.00

Double Chai $ 36.00

Chai $ 18.00

PAYMENT

Purchaser’s Name ___________________________ Member Number __________________ (if applicable) Phone ____________________________________ Email ____________________________________ Grave Names ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________

Seasonal Begonia Orders $ Cemetery Beautification Donation $

Total Amount Due $

Check enclosed (payable to Adath Jeshurun) Charge my credit card on file in the synagogue office Charge my credit card below:

Card #____________________________________

Expiration Date _____________________________

➔➔ Return your payment and order form to:

Congregation Adath Jeshurun 2401 Woodbourne Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 Attn: Cemetery Plantings

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AJ is grateful for the following contributions

FUND TYPE PURPOSE DONOR LEVEL Abe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery Beautification Fund

Yahrzeit Parents, Edwin & Marian Lerner Grant Lerner Double Chai

AJ Preschool Memory Matt Bennett, Son of Barb Bennett Sherry Kaufman and Claire Geer; Charles & Lori Hubscher; Marcy & Elliott Rosengarten; Betsey & David Geller

Chai

Memory Estelle Cohen Shari & Marty Baker Chai Memory Irv Goldstein Carol B. Klein Chai

AJ Tribute Fund General Donation Andy, Susan, and Julie Segal Chai Yai Yai Memory Estelle Cohen Joy Barnhart and Bob Landwehr Triple Chai

Muriel & Roger Setters Chai Yahrzeit Father Raisa Kontarovich Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Saul Loeb Renee Loeb Chai Yahrzeit Mother-in-law, Raizel Podgursky Emily Podgursky Chai

Ageless Wisdom Yahrzeit Grandfather, Abraham Borowitz Janet & Alan Levitan Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Beatrice Goldstein Jane Goldstein Chai

Arnold Jay Levin Simcha Fund Yahrzeit Grandmother, Rebecca Bierman Ronald Weisberg Double Chai Betty Hanover Carney Mahzor Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Brenda Schwartz David Carney Double Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Jeanne Ellis Dobrin Phyllis Leibson Double Chai Cantor David A. Lipp Discretionary Fund

General Donation Helen & Leon Wahba Chai Yai Yai Honor Rabbi Laura Metzger Judy & Danny Boggs Double Chai Honor 35th Wedding Anniversary of Susan Griffin & Doug

Sharps Laura & Jon Klein Double Chai

Honor Birth of Brady Samuel Weiss, Grandson of Joanie & Craig Lustig

Laura & Jon Klein Double Chai

Honor Special Anniversary of Gladys & Sonny Bass Erwin Sherman and Family Chai Honor Wedding of the Grandson of Joan Klein Erwin Sherman and Family Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Roz Schneider Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of David Blue Sharon Sexter Chai Honor Joan Klein Judy Greenberg Chai Memory Estelle Cohen Ellen & Larry Kozlove Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Max Lipkus Elaine Weisberg Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Jean & Harry Margulis Martin Margulis and Family Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Marjorie Nadler Debra Friedman Double Chai Yahrzeit Aunt, Rose Berger Lawrence Kirschenbaum Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Bernice & Benjamin Mazin Judy & Dennis Hummel Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Dorothy Kutz Emily Zeitman Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Minnie Brodsky Jay Brodsky Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, Armando Starkand Lil Kittower Double Chai Yahrzeit Sister-in-law, Shirley Small Bernard Hyman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Carl Oberstein Deborah Winters Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Shirley Green Esakov Bill Esakov Chai Yahrzeit Brother, Melvin Bellman Evelyn Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Aunt, Anna Bloom Elaine Weisberg Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Mark Sexter Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Alvin "Buddy" Frockt Martha Frockt Chai Yahrzeit Father, Fred Fuchs David Fuchs Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Adelaide Morrison Adrienne Shultz Chai

Cari E. Kleinman For The Children Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Leila Ginsburg Sharon Kleinman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Rubenstein Diane Levine Chai

Cemetery Fund Yahrzeit Husband, Dan Glattstein Gila Glattstein Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Marcia Jacobs Nancy & Steve Snow Chai

Dorothy & Henry Goldstein Gemilut Hasadim Fund

Memory Irv Goldstein Chris & Kim Anderson Chai Yai Yai Charmon George Double Chai

Memory Riva Drutz Sheila Lynch & Steve Goldstein; Margot Kling Double Chai Carol & Jacob Wishnia Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Elsie Honigberg Paula Cohn Triple Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Larry Lynch Sheila Lynch Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Mother, Sadye Grossman Judie Sherman Chai

Endowment Fund Honor 50th Wedding Anniversary of Steve & Sharon Berger

Dora & Bill Esakov Chai

Honor Engagement of Jerry Steinberg and Leslye Dicken Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Yahrzeit Brother-in-law, Philip Morrison Jean Morrison Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Shirley Green Esakov Bill Esakov Chai

Julie Olson Shabbat Scholar Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Skippy Davis Bobbie Rouben Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, Paul Leeser Linda Leeser & Frank Schwartz Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, David Loeb Katzman Estelle Rosenberg Chai

Julius L. Kozlove Tikkun Olam Fund Yahrzeit Mother, Sadye Stillman Roz Slyn Chai

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FUND TYPE PURPOSE DONOR LEVEL Justin G. Mark Memorial Children's Lounge Fund

Honor Special Birthday of Suki Lurie Ronna & Martin Mark Chai Honor Special Birthday of Jonathan Mark Ronna & Martin Mark Chai Yahrzeit Father, Harry Mark Ronna & Martin Mark Chai

Kohn-Berman Anniversary Flower Fund

Honor Speedy Recovery of Sam Gordon Margie & Bob Kohn Chai

Mazon General Donation Mona & Jay Brodsky Chai Yai Yai Honor Sandee & Lester Miller Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Honor Kathie & Martin Kommor Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Honor Loren Miller Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Honor Brian Miller and Miss Sophie Miller Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Memory Irv Goldstein Robyn & Mark Newstadt Double Chai Memory Sara Berman Emily Podgursky Chai Memory Parents, Alvin & Selma Kommor Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Memory Nephew, Ben Kommor Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Margaret Dayan Gerry & Steve Evans Chai Yahrzeit Father, Milton Ament Mark Ament Chai Yahrzeit Father, Alvin Kommor Shelley & Rick Cozzens Chai

Melvin & Shellie Benovitz Library Fund

Yahrzeit Father, Melvin Benovitz Mona & Frank Schramko Triple Chai

Music Fund Yahrzeit Parents, Doris & Belford Winigman Janet & Jonathan Hodes Triple Chai Phyllis & Michael Shaikun Tikkun Olam Fund

Honor Speedy Recovery of Sandi Weiss Phyllis & Michael Shaikun Chai

Rabbi Robert B. Slosberg Discretionary Fund

Honor In Appreciation of Rabbi Slosberg Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Yai Yai Honor Birth of Ethan Ari Weinstock, Grandson of Rabbi &

Deborah Slosberg Debbie & Alan Friedman Triple Chai Laura & Jon Klein Double Chai David Carney; Erwin Sherman Family Chai

Honor Special Birthday of Miriam Ostroff Terry & Arnold Belker Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Sandi Weiss Judy Greenberg Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Jean & Harry Margulis Martin Margulis and Family Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Shirley Green Esakov Bill Esakov Chai Yahrzeit Father, Henry Sabes William Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Arnold Schneider Roz Schneider Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Lillian Jacobs Roz Schneider Chai Yahrzeit Father, Herman Jacobs Roz Schneider Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Stanley E. Smith Evelyn Smith Chai Yahrzeit Friend, Michelle Adams Lizzie Cohen Chai Yahrzeit Father, Ben Shavinsky Donald Shavinsky Chai

Rabbi Robert B. Slosberg Minyan Fund Honor 50th Wedding Anniversary of Steve & Sharon Berger

Judy & Danny Boggs Chai Yai Yai Shelly & Nancy Gilman Chai

Honor Lior Yaron Shelly & Nancy Gilman Double Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Judy & Danny Boggs Double Chai

David & Nicole Goldstein Chai Honor 1st Wedding Anniversary of Allison Levine &

Joshua Sachs Sharon & Stephen Berger Chai

Memory Cecilia Lipka Robyn & Mark Newstadt Double Chai Memory Irv Goldstein Julie & Michael Sabes Double Chai Memory Riva Drutz Emily Podgursky; Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Father, Sol J. Gilman Shelly & Nancy Gilman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Samuel A. Stern Shelly & Nancy Gilman Chai

Rabbi Simcha Kling Education Fund Yahrzeit Mother, Ethel Soslowitz Philip Soslowitz Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Sadye Grossman Judie Sherman Chai Yahrzeit Mother-in-law, Adella Fine Lillian Levy Chai

Rebecca & Barnet Linker Kiddush Cup Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Lillian Linker Karen Lipschutz Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Dorothy Shapoff Raab Mara Lai Raab Chai

Robin Silverman Renovation Fund Yahrzeit Aunt, Marye Gershune Arnold Zegart Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, Isadore Merade Carol Zegart Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Ann Merade Carol Zegart Double Chai

Stephen J. & Gerry Evans Family Misheberakh Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Elaine Davidson Barbie & Howie Evans Chai

Stuart A. Handmaker L'Dor Vador Fund

Honor Muriel Handmaker Jerrold Klein Triple Chai Memory Leah Dickstein Susan Bentley Triple Chai

Yandell & Ruth O'Koon B'nai Mitzvah Chumash Fund

Honor Speedy Recovery of Sandi Weiss Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Sarah O'Koon Phyllis & Michael Shaikun Chai Honor Birth of Brady Samuel Weiss, Grandson of Joanie

& Craig Lustig Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai

Honor Birth of Brady Samuel Weiss, Great-Grandson of Margie & Bob Kohn

Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai

AJ is grateful for the following contributions

FUND TYPE PURPOSE DONOR LEVEL Abe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery Beautification Fund

Yahrzeit Parents, Edwin & Marian Lerner Grant Lerner Double Chai

AJ Preschool Memory Matt Bennett, Son of Barb Bennett Sherry Kaufman and Claire Geer; Charles & Lori Hubscher; Marcy & Elliott Rosengarten; Betsey & David Geller

Chai

Memory Estelle Cohen Shari & Marty Baker Chai Memory Irv Goldstein Carol B. Klein Chai

AJ Tribute Fund General Donation Andy, Susan, and Julie Segal Chai Yai Yai Memory Estelle Cohen Joy Barnhart and Bob Landwehr Triple Chai

Muriel & Roger Setters Chai Yahrzeit Father Raisa Kontarovich Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Saul Loeb Renee Loeb Chai Yahrzeit Mother-in-law, Raizel Podgursky Emily Podgursky Chai

Ageless Wisdom Yahrzeit Grandfather, Abraham Borowitz Janet & Alan Levitan Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Beatrice Goldstein Jane Goldstein Chai

Arnold Jay Levin Simcha Fund Yahrzeit Grandmother, Rebecca Bierman Ronald Weisberg Double Chai Betty Hanover Carney Mahzor Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Brenda Schwartz David Carney Double Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Jeanne Ellis Dobrin Phyllis Leibson Double Chai Cantor David A. Lipp Discretionary Fund

General Donation Helen & Leon Wahba Chai Yai Yai Honor Rabbi Laura Metzger Judy & Danny Boggs Double Chai Honor 35th Wedding Anniversary of Susan Griffin & Doug

Sharps Laura & Jon Klein Double Chai

Honor Birth of Brady Samuel Weiss, Grandson of Joanie & Craig Lustig

Laura & Jon Klein Double Chai

Honor Special Anniversary of Gladys & Sonny Bass Erwin Sherman and Family Chai Honor Wedding of the Grandson of Joan Klein Erwin Sherman and Family Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Roz Schneider Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of David Blue Sharon Sexter Chai Honor Joan Klein Judy Greenberg Chai Memory Estelle Cohen Ellen & Larry Kozlove Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Max Lipkus Elaine Weisberg Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Jean & Harry Margulis Martin Margulis and Family Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Marjorie Nadler Debra Friedman Double Chai Yahrzeit Aunt, Rose Berger Lawrence Kirschenbaum Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Bernice & Benjamin Mazin Judy & Dennis Hummel Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Dorothy Kutz Emily Zeitman Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Minnie Brodsky Jay Brodsky Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, Armando Starkand Lil Kittower Double Chai Yahrzeit Sister-in-law, Shirley Small Bernard Hyman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Carl Oberstein Deborah Winters Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Shirley Green Esakov Bill Esakov Chai Yahrzeit Brother, Melvin Bellman Evelyn Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Aunt, Anna Bloom Elaine Weisberg Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Mark Sexter Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Alvin "Buddy" Frockt Martha Frockt Chai Yahrzeit Father, Fred Fuchs David Fuchs Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Adelaide Morrison Adrienne Shultz Chai

Cari E. Kleinman For The Children Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Leila Ginsburg Sharon Kleinman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Rubenstein Diane Levine Chai

Cemetery Fund Yahrzeit Husband, Dan Glattstein Gila Glattstein Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Marcia Jacobs Nancy & Steve Snow Chai

Dorothy & Henry Goldstein Gemilut Hasadim Fund

Memory Irv Goldstein Chris & Kim Anderson Chai Yai Yai Charmon George Double Chai

Memory Riva Drutz Sheila Lynch & Steve Goldstein; Margot Kling Double Chai Carol & Jacob Wishnia Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Elsie Honigberg Paula Cohn Triple Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Larry Lynch Sheila Lynch Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Mother, Sadye Grossman Judie Sherman Chai

Endowment Fund Honor 50th Wedding Anniversary of Steve & Sharon Berger

Dora & Bill Esakov Chai

Honor Engagement of Jerry Steinberg and Leslye Dicken Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Yahrzeit Brother-in-law, Philip Morrison Jean Morrison Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Shirley Green Esakov Bill Esakov Chai

Julie Olson Shabbat Scholar Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Skippy Davis Bobbie Rouben Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, Paul Leeser Linda Leeser & Frank Schwartz Double Chai Yahrzeit Father, David Loeb Katzman Estelle Rosenberg Chai

Julius L. Kozlove Tikkun Olam Fund Yahrzeit Mother, Sadye Stillman Roz Slyn Chai

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ADATH JESHURUN CALENDAR ❖❖ FEBRUARY 2020 (5780) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 6th of Sh'vat Parashat Bo Celebration Shabbat

Kiddush lunch in honor of the Babynaming of Noa Kay Miles

6:16p Havdalah 2 7th of Sh'vat

LBSY

3:00p – 6:00p SH’MA Theatre Auditions

3 8th of Sh'vat 7:00p – 9:00p SH’MA Theatre Auditions

4 9th of Sh'vat 6:30p Melton

5 10th of Sh'vat LBSY

6 11th of Sh'vat 9:30a Melton

7 12th of Sh'vat 4:45p Office Closes 5:54p Candle lighting

8 13th of Sh'vat Parashat Beshalach

11:00a Short & Sweet Family Service led by Rabbi Slosberg!

6:38p Havdalah

9 14th of Sh'vat LBSY & HSJS

11:00a Topics in Aging Wisely

10 15th of Sh'vat Tu BiShvat

11 16th of Sh'vat

6:30p Melton



14 19th of Sh'vat 6:02p Candle lighting 6:30p Shabbat-Luck Dinner

15 20th of Sh'vat Parashat Yitro

11:00a Mini Minyan with Storyteller John Gage!

12:00p Shabbat Scholar: Asaf Angermann

6:46p Havdalah 16 21st of Sh'vat

LBSY 7:00p Choir Rehearsal

17 22nd of Sh'vat

18 23rd of Sh'vat

6:30p Melton



21 26th of Sh'vat 6:09p Candle lighting

22 27th of Sh'vat Parashat Mishpatim

11:00a Torah Yoga led by Rabbi Diane Tracht!

6:53p Havdalah 23 28th of Sh'vat

LBSY & HSJS

12:45p Family Hamentaschen Bake & Pizza lunch! 7:00p Choir Rehearsal

24 29th of Sh'vat

25 30th of Sh'vat Rosh Chodesh Adar 6:30p Melton

26 1st of Adar Rosh Chodesh Adar LBSY

27 2nd of Adar 9:30a Melton

7:00p Board of Trustees Meeting

28 3rd of Adar

6:17p Candle lighting

6:30p Minyanaire Dinner & Kindergarten Consecration Ceremony

29 4th of Adar Parashat Terumah

9:30a Minyanaire Shabbat

7:01p Havdalah

Check out the unique gifts for graduations, bridal showers, weddings, new babies, birthdays and more!

GIFT SHOP HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – Noon.

You may also visit by appointment by calling the AJ Gift Shop at 458-5359, ext. 110, or by calling Barbara Goldberg at 426-4986 or Sue Levitch at 425-9842.

You are warmly invited to join us at AJ Minyan services! Below is the minyan schedule:

Mornings: Monday - Friday 7:15 a.m. Mornings: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Mornings: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Mornings: Legal Holidays 8:45 a.m. Afternoons: Monday – Saturday 5:45 p.m. Afternoons: Sunday 5:45 p.m. at KI

Join Our Daily Minyan! Visit the Fabulous AJ Gift Shop!

~ Deepen your Jewish Roots ~ Grow your Family at AJ! Try our wonderful Family Programs on February 8, 15, & 22!

L’dor Vador!

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Messenger February 2020Issue No. 287Published Monthly

CongregationAdath Jeshurun

Every five years, Jews from around the world may participate in the World Zionist Congress Election. The Conservative Movement receives a percentage of the delegates who make crucial decisions affecting the future of the Jewish State. This is vitally important, as decisions made by Congress influence millions of dollars in funding that is desperately needed by the Conservative Movement in Israel.

What is the World Zionist Congress Election? The World Zionist Organization serves as the parliament of the Jewish people and comprises 500 delegates who meet in Jerusalem every five years. Delegates have the power to exert ideological influence on both Israeli society and on global Jewish issues, as well as to allocate financial and other resources to various organizations in Israel. The 38th World Zionist Congress is scheduled to meet in Jerusalem in October 2020. The upcoming election will determine the size of the various delegations to this Congress.

What is MERCAZ? MERCAZ is the official slate of the Conservative Movement in the World Zionist Congress Election, and represents the interests of Conservative /Masorti Judaism.

Why should I vote? This is a vital opportunity to gain a share of government dollars for Conservative Movement programs. The ultra-Orthodox factions in power continue to block attempts to advance major decisions which benefit Conservative Jews. Casting your vote in the election for the MERCAZ Slate will ensure that the Conservative Movement receives the greatest possible voice in both funding and important decisions, such as recognizing life-cycle events and conversions performed by Conservative rabbis, religious pluralism, and equality for all Jews.

How do I vote? You may vote by paper ballot or online through March 11, 2020. There is a nominal $7.50 charge to process each vote. To vote, visit www.mercaz2020.org or text VOTE to 917.336.1162. Thank you for your vital participation in this very important election!

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