Amram Lecture to Focus on the Complex Israeli National Character

The Israeli national char-

acter, emerging from the depth of Jewish history and the drama of the Zionist struggle, presents a compel-ling if disturbing portrait, according to Alon Gratch.

Dr. Gratch, an Israeli-American clinical psychologist and author, is our Amram speaker for Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 am at Temple. Drawing on a broad cultural and historical canvas and weaving in personal and professional experience, Dr. Gratch’s new book, The Israeli Mind: How the Israeli

Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity

Europe today confronts compli-cated and controversial issues

surrounding its Muslim popula-tion, including Sharia law, terror-ism, the building of mosques, and the pressures of immigration and multiculturalism. With the recent attacks by ISIS in Brussels, these issues are increasingly pressing for Europeans. On Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm at Temple, Ambassador

Akbar Ahmed joins us for a Congregational Conversations Keynote to reflect on the challenges of interfaith conflict presented in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ book, Not in God’s Name, and to screen his documentary, Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity.

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One Hundred Twenty-EighthConfirmation Service

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WHC News

Board of DirectorsJoan AdoffRochelle BehrensEllen R. BerlowBrian D. FriedmanDeborah GoldmanSharon E. GottliebJonathan GreenblattJessica Pearlman IsenJanet KatzDaniel KohlAnne LackritzKaren Leder

Jeremy LondonDavid OblonStephanie PosnerSusan RosenblumLynn SachsJames SalanderCathy Zeman ScheinesonRichard SussmanKimberly WachenJoshua Weinberg Dan WernerLewis Wiener

Past PresidentsLeonard I. AbelDavid R. BerzStuart L. BindemanEarl M. ColsonJay W. FreedmanSusan J. HanenbaumSherry Bindeman KahnRichard D. KaufmannHank D. Levine

Kenneth L. MarksPaul J. MasonJohn M. NannesLauren S. RacoosinFroma SandlerBob M. ShapiroDavid A. ViseRichard M. YoungPeter L. Winik

Auxiliary Presidents & ContactsJoan Adoff, EmptyNestersDan Caplan, BrotherhoodKim & Brian Cooper and Chris McCannell & Ven Neralla,

Couples ClubValerie Hillman, 2239Elaine Melnick, The BoomersCantor Mikhail Manevich, Prime TimersSandy Nesbit, SisterhoodEmma Siritzky, WHECTY

Washington Hebrew CongregationM. Bruce Lustig, M.A.H.L., D.D., Senior RabbiSusan N. Shankman, M.A.H.L., A.M.R.S., RabbiAaron Miller, M.A.H.L., Associate RabbiJoseph A. Skloot, M.A.H.L., M.A., Assistant RabbiMikhail Manevich, CantorSusan R.A. Bortnick, M.S.M., CantorDJ Schneider Jensen, M.S. Ed.,

Director of the Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood CenterFran Miller, M.S. Ed.,

Director of the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood CenterIra Miller, Director of Informal EducationStephanie Tankel, M.A., M.A.J.E., RJE,

Director of Religious EducationSteven Jacober, Executive DirectorNaomi Abelson, M.A.J.C.S. & M.P.A,

Director of Temple Programs & TOVMiriam Feffer, Director of DevelopmentLindsay Fry, Director of Member ServicesMohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & MaintenanceStephen Stoupa, CPA, CGMA, Director of FinanceJoshua O. Haberman, D.H.L., D.D., Rabbi EmeritusSusan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita

We Can Be ReachedTemple Office ................................................ 202-362-7100 (M-Th: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; F: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm)Weekends/After Hours ............................... 202-895-6341Temple Fax .................................................... 202-537-1091Julia Bindeman Suburban Center .............. 301-279-7505JBSC Fax ....................................................... 301-354-3200Listen In ........................................................ 202-895-6333Live Streaming of Services ....... streaming.whctemple.orgWebsite ......................................................... whctemple.orgJennifer Millstone, EditorThe Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal (Permit No. 4240) is published two times a month and monthly in June, July, and December by Washington Hebrew Congregation. Send address changes to the Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20016.

OfficersMeg Jacobs Flax, PresidentDavid M. Astrove, First Vice PresidentJames Klein, Vice PresidentRichard A. Newman, Vice PresidentNell Shapiro, Vice PresidentJeffrey Weiss, TreasurerAndrew H. Marks, Assistant TreasurerFaye Levin, SecretaryCarrie Coonin, Assistant SecretaryMark D. Director, General Counsel

Our Condolences to the Families of…Annie Louise Bayly Berman, wife of Meade “MJ” Berman; mother of Charles “Charlie,” Theodore “Teddy,” Louisa “Scottie,” and Helene “Nell”; daughter of Katherine & Judge John Bayly; daughter-in-law of Michele & Allan Berman; sister of Johanna Bayly Howe (Barclay) and Georgia Bayly; sister-in-law of Greg Berman and Carolyn Berman.Annette Bronrott, mother of Alexis Levine (Steven), Amy Munaker (Alan), and Bill Bronrott (Alberta); grandmother of Jacob and Jessica Munaker.Selma Cohen, mother of Mona Wexler; grandmother of Darren Blumberg (Shara) and Jon Blumberg (Mary Beth); great-grandmother of four.Stephen Friedlander, husband of Arlene Friedlander; father of Jillian Copeland (Scott), Andy Friedlander (Tracey), and the late Stacey Lynn Friedlander; brother of Phyllis Feder (Samuel); grandfather of eight.Greta Klauber Goldman, mother of Susan Moatz (Harry); grandmother of Rebecca Gruber (Andrew) and Aaron Moatz (Krista); great-grandmother of Zachary, Nathaniel, and Miles.Robert Lehmann, husband of Elaine Lehmann; father of Mildred Amer (Howard); grandfather of Robin and Daniel; brother of the late Louise Burka (Fred).Beatrice Soofer, mother of Robert Soofer (Stephanie); grandmother of Benjamin and Graham.

Congratulations to…Gabrielle Grunau, on the marriage of her daughter, Françoise Olivas, to Matthew Livick, son of Gregg Livick & the late JoEllen Dolan Livick. Françoise is the stepdaughter of William Grosshandler and the daughter of the late Ricardo Olivas.Elizabeth Wagner, on the marriage of her son, Michael Lieberman, to Allison Mael; and to Allison’s parents, Judy & Michael Mael.Elizabeth Wagner, on the birth of her granddaughter, Jenna Lieberman; and to Jenna’s parents, Kelly & Jason Lieberman, and maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jinyong Kim.

Walk to End Genocide on May 1Take a stand, raise your voice, and join us as we Walk to End Genocide with the Darfur Interfaith Network on Sunday, May 1 to remember and honor the victims of genocide. The Walk begins at 1:30 pm at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW and continues around the nation’s monuments. Ac-tivities for children and families will nourish empathy and build compas-sion for the most vulnerable in our world.

Register online, DC.walktoendgenocide.org, and join us to learn how your voice can change lives and to be inspired by the difference your efforts and par-ticipation will make. For more information, please contact Richard Young, a Walk co-chair and WHC member, richardyoung1941@msn.com or 301-509-4952.

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ServicesFriday, April 22

Lay-Led Service 5:30 pmKaye & Edward Mopsik

Congregational Passover Seder Rabbi Skloot, Cantor Manevich 6:00 pm

2239 First Night Seder 6:15 pmRabbi MillerCalvary Baptist Church

Saturday, April 23Early Torah Study 9:00 amRabbi Shankman

Passover Festival Service 10:30 amRabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick

Friday, April 29Passover Festival and Yizkor ServiceRabbi Lustig, Cantor Manevich 10:30 am

Lay-Led Service 5:30 pmDavid Berz

Shirei Shabbat* 6:00 pmRabbi Skloot, Cantors Manevich and Bortnick

Saturday, April 30Early Torah Study 9:00 amRabbi Shankman

Morning Service 10:30 amRabbi Shankman, Cantor Manevich

¡ Bat Mitzvah of Lainey Green

Afternoon Service & Havdalah 5:30 pmRabbi Lustig, Cantor Bortnick

¡ Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Herr ¡ Bat Mitzvah of Ella McGrath

Friday, May 6Lay-Led Service 5:30 pmShel West

Shabbat Service* 6:00 pmRabbis Lustig and Shankman, Cantor Bortnick

RJWECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration

Saturday, May 7Early Torah Study 9:00 amRabbi Shankman

Morning Service 10:30 amRabbi Shankman, Cantor Manevich

¡ Bat Mitzvah of Hailey Rubin ¡ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Rubin

Afternoon Service & Havdalah 5:30 pmRabbi Miller, Cantor Bortnick

¡ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Dickstein ¡ Bat Mitzvah of Nathaniel Winik

WHC Gets Ready for Passover

The Judaica Shop is Here to Help You Prepare for the HolidayMake a stop at JBSC’s Sisterhood Judaica Shop part of your Passover prepara-tions. They have a beautiful and eclectic selection of seder plates, Haggadahs, hostess gifts, children’s items, and more at a variety of price points. Special extended hours all week long!

Last Chance to RSVP for Friday’s SedersWHC’s first night seders — at Temple for our congregational seder and at Calvary Baptist Church for our young professionals com-munity — are just days away. Registration will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19.* If you would like to join us, please sign up now at whctemple.org/Passover. *After April 19, we will accept new reservations if space is available.

Learn the Basics, Update Old Favorites, and Get CreativeWhether you are hosting (or attending) your first seder, are looking for some new recipes, or would like to make your seder friendly and accessible for guests of different ages, abilities, or backgrounds, we can help. Visit the Resources section of whctemple.org/Passover for a carefully-curated list of resources from around the web.

Special Services Help Us Celebrate and RememberThis festival holiday also gives us two opportunities to worship together as a community. Our Passover festival service, celebrating the Exodus from Egypt, will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 am. We conclude the holiday on Friday, April 29 with a 10:30 am festival and yizkor service that enables us to come together in prayer and remember those who live on in our hearts.

Freedom SederEvery year, we invite our interfaith neighbors to join us at Temple for a special Passover seder. As indicated by its name, the Freedom Seder celebrates freedom and reconfirms unity with our interfaith commu-nity through prayers, songs, and readings that reflect on the universal struggle for human dignity. All members, guests, family, and friends are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 pm. RSVP online at whctemple.org/Passover.

*Streamed service viewable at streaming.whctemple.org

Tuesday 4/19 11:30 am – 4:30 pmWednesday 4/20 11:30 am – 3:30 pmThursday 4/21 11:30 am – 1:00 pmFriday 4/22 11:30 am – 1:00 pmOr by appointment: 301-354-3220

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Our B’nei MitzvahSisterhood’s Spring Luncheon Features “Law Lessons for Smart Women”

Please join us at JBSC for Sisterhood’s annual Spring Lun-cheon on Monday, May 23 at 11:00 am for the installation of the newest members of Sisterhood’s vibrant Board and a keynote by Lisa Green, televi-sion legal analyst, attorney, and author of On Your Case. One of Lisa’s many talents is her ability to help women understand and be prepared for legal issues that can arise at every stage of life so they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

As you enrich your own life on the 23rd, we invite you to help improve the life of another as we partner with BRAWS (Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters), a nonprofit organization that provides new bras, underwear, and sanitary supplies to women in shelters. You can bring new bras (in all sizes with tags attached) to the luncheon or add a contribution to your registration.

The Spring Luncheon costs $65 per person, and registrations received by May 10 will include a complimentary copy of Lisa’s book. Register online at whctemple.org/Sisterhood. For more information, please contact Linda Adler, adlerlin@aol.com or 301-641-7378. The Spring Luncheon is co-sponsored by the Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum.

April 30, 2016Morning Service

Lainey Brooke GreenDaughter of Andrea & Rob GreenLainey is a seventh grade student at Herbert Hoover Middle School. She is the sister of Jared and the granddaughter of Ellen & Joel Palmer, Barbara Gross, and Cindy & Jerry Green.

May 7, 2016Morning Service

Hailey Morgan RubinDaughter of Amy Rubin and Scott RubinHailey is an eighth grade student at Lakelands Park Middle School. She is the sister of Matthew and the granddaughter of Diane & Harold Ostrow, Carolyn & Richard Hayman, and Jay Rubin.

May 7, 2016Havdalah Service

Matthew Benjamin DicksteinSon of Michele & Jason DicksteinMatt is a seventh grade student at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. He is the brother of William and Cate, and the grandson of Roz & Charles Schweitzer and Judy & Harvey Dickstein.

Havdalah ServiceElla Miriam McGrathDaughter of Amy Yontef-McGrath & John McGrathElla is a seventh grade student at Cabin John Middle School. She is the sister of Jacob and Sarah; the granddaughter of Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, Stephen Yontef, and the late Margaret & Philip McGrath; and the great-granddaughter of Arnell Kudysh.

Morning ServiceMatthew Brett RubinSon of Amy Rubin and Scott RubinMatthew is a sixth grade student at Lakelands Park Middle School. He is the brother of Hailey and the grandson of Diane & Harold Ostrow, Carolyn & Richard Hayman, and Jay Rubin.

Havdalah ServiceNathaniel James Herbert WinikSon of Lyric W. Winik and Jay B. WinikNathaniel is a seventh grade student at Westland Middle School. He is the brother of B.C. and the grandson of Lark & Jim Wallwork, the late Lynn Fishman Abrams, and the late Herbert Winik.

Havdalah ServiceEthan Daniel HerrSon of Sarah Searls & Wesley HerrEthan is a seventh grade student at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. He is the brother of Ellie and Ian, and the grandson of Julie & Richard Searls and Marylib Herr.

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Our 2016 Confirmation Class

Contributions

Confirmation is the ceremony through which we recognize and celebrate the importance of continued Jewish education. It is traditionally linked to the festival of Shavuot when the first fruits were brought to be offered at the Temple. During their years of study, Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Confirmands have developed a stronger connection to the Jewish people, a greater understanding of a wide range of Jewish values, and have come to more fully appreciate the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. We applaud the achievements of its Confirmands and invite the entire congregation to join us on Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 am at Temple for the confirmation of the following 48 young women and men:

Molly Nicole AlbertMary Coller Albert and Russ Albert

Aidan Reed BlockWendy and Eben Block

Isaac Joseph BorisAmy and David Boris

Alex Benjamin CurwinLisa and Steven Curwin

Zoe Rose DockserDebbie and Brad Dockser

Peri Simone EhudinRachel and Marc Ehudin

Alexander Michael FeldmannJennie and Jeffrey Feldmann

Alexander D. FreedSusan and Jeffrey Freed

Lily Grace FriedmanJulie and Andrew Friedman

Ethan Lev GlickfieldSharyn Nerenberg and Neal Glickfield

Brett Morgan GodsickRobyn and Andrew Godsick

Joelle Madeleine GoldbergSabrina and Martin Goldberg

Rose GoldsteinMaura and Ron Goldstein

Sara HeimlichCheryl and Daniel Heimlich

Jacob Sidney HermanJulie and Dee Herman

Madison Elisabeth HoltBrenda and Dwayne Holt

Allie KalikTracy and Greg Kalik

Aliya KleinLisa and Bill Klein

Madeleine Rose KramerJessica and David Kramer

Reed Malowane LeventisLaura Malowane and Andrew Leventis

Benjamin David LevinLisbeth Levin

Matthew G. LevinAlisa and Walter Levin

Jared Adam LevineDeborah Goldman and Howard Levine

Sidney Joshua Hart LevineCheryl Ann and Jason Levine

Jamie Hannah LipsonAmy and David Lipson

Eve Alexandra LustigAmy and M. Bruce Lustig

Cormac Adams MahoneyShari Boibeaux and Howard Mahoney

Ethan William MillstoneJennifer and Sam Millstone

Rose Edith MooreKaren and Adrian Moore

Catherine Hallie MorrisJudi and Mark Morris

Isabel Rose NamathSusan Shankman and Michael Namath

Kayla Rose PerkinsMegan Leone-Perkins and Todd Perkins

Samuel Joseph PrimisTara and Craig Primis

Jenna Lindsay ProsenLaura and Lawrence Prosen

Ryan Arthur RosenJulie Rosen and Stuart Rosen

Lily Jayne SchoonoverKimberly Gordon Schoonover and Richard Schoonover

Griffin T. ShapiroNell and Ed Shapiro

Chloe Sage ShermanRobin and Robert Sherman

Brett William SmithJulie and Jim Smith

Riley Avram SosinJill and Jerry Sosin

Ella Corinne StarkMiriam Herman and Sanford Stark

Eli J. Strauss-ReisKit Strauss and Jason Reis

Hannah Lauren VinnerMelissa and Jack Vinner

Allison Ruth WachenKimberly and David Wachen

Abram WallachMelinda and Brian Wallach

Sophia Ryan WallachCourtenay and Ed Wallach

Josie Abigail WeinbergAlyson and Joshua Weinberg

Jacob Brooks WestTina and Edward West

H. MAX & STEPHEN C. AMMERMAN PERFORMING ARTS FUND Donor In Honor of:Andrew Ammerman Maralyn Beltz’s Birthday Patricia Fitzgibbons’ Birthday Nate Judson’s Birthday Sidney Silver’s Birthday

AMRAM SUNDAY SCHOLAR SERIES ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Eileen Polinger

Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey KupferbergDonor In Memory of:Elisabeth Posner Schouten Stanley I. Posner

LILLIAN & ALFRED BENNETT FINE ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Ashley & Jeffery Finke & Family

Bat Mitzvah of Edina Weinbaum

Shabbat AcknowledgementsApril 29–30, 2016Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat: Andrea & Rob Green, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lainey; Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Ella McGrath; and Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ethan.Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund: Andrea & Rob Green, in honor of Lainey; Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, in honor of Ella; and Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr, in honor of Ethan.

May 6–7, 2016Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat: Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin, in honor of the B’nei Mitzvah of their children, Hailey and Matthew; Roz & Charles Schweitzer and Judy & Harvey Dickstein, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Matthew Dickstein; and Lark & Jim Wallwork, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Nathaniel Winik.Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund: Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin, in honor of Hailey and Matthew; Michele & Jason Dickstein, in honor of Matthew; and Lark & Jim Wallwork, in honor of Nathaniel. Continued on page 6.

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Tributes in this WHC Journal reflect contributions received through March 31.

WHC Thanks Its Generous ContributorsJULIA & JACK BINDEMAN FUND Donor In Honor of:Mimi & Tommy Nordlinger

B’nei Mitzvah of Adam Kleinbord & Jamie Kleinbord

DAVID G. BRESS HIGH HOLY DAYS MUSIC ENDOWMENT Donor In Memory of:Barbara & Benjamin Zelenko

Lawrence “Larry” N. Brandt

JANE BURKA SISTERHOOD LEADERSHIP FUNDDonor In Honor of:Mildred Amer WHC SisterhoodDonor In Memory of:Jackie Paulson Robert Lehmann

CANTORIAL & CONCERT FUND Donor In Honor of:Michele & Jason Dickstein

Bar Mitzvah of Matthew “Matt” Benjamin DicksteinSusan & David Fink & Family

Engagement of Dina Manevich to Michael SharnoffDonor In Memory of:Barbara Blechman Solomon AckermanDr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fleischer Edith FleischerSusan & Alan Gold Ruth Worgaftik Mickey Gold

LOIS & RICHARD ENGLAND SPECIAL NEEDS ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Margaret Mintz Nancy Misler

GENERAL FUND Donor In Honor of:Martin, Renee & Marissa Brodsky

Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey KupferbergMimi & Tommy Nordlinger John Harris’ 80th BirthdayLyric Winik Jim & Lark Wallwork, the late

Lynn Fishman Abrams, and the late Herbert WinikDonor In Memory of:Marilyn Austern David Thomas AusternMorris Battino Ayla MoskowitzThe Berliner Family Jerome (Jerry) BerlinerJack D. Blaine Selma BlaineKaren Lewis-Carter & Jeff Carter

Jeanne Greenblatt LewisFrancis Chucker M.D. Lewis Wexler Beatrice WexlerJanet & Michael Cornfeld Florence CornfeldDr. & Mrs. Ronald Dozoretz Melvin Goldman Joseph DozoretzLinda & Jay Freedman Sophie G. FreedmanSusan & Larry Harris Helen R. BanesSally W. Hollman Morris WineckMurray L. Howder Hilda Rose Howder Mary SingerFerne Jaffe Toby KaplonRobert & Ronnie Jersky Michael JerskyBruce E. Kipnis Joseph KipnisClarice Levy Joshua H. LeinerLouis Levy Markham Levy Evelyn N. LevyDorothy & Jay Martin Bernard A. MartinDeborah Litman Mizus Dr. Samuel LitmanAnnette & Lionel Pashkoff Nat PashkoffJackie & Franklin Paulson Regina FrankGeraldine F. Pilzer Lawrence “Larry” N. BrandtEleanor T. Rosenfeld Samuel J. RosenfeldJoan & George Schonholtz Morris SchonholtzCarol Schwartz Stanley LevittLeslie Shapiro Marlyn CohenErna Silberstein Libby CohenFamily of Jacob Billig Jacob Billig

GENERAL FUND Donor In Memory of:Marvin & Jeanne Spivak Julia Cohen SpivakMr. & Mrs. Richard Sugarman Ervin UngerStanley Tempchin Barbara TempchinJanet Viands Hilda R. Howder & Mary SingerPam & Dan Wojnilower Lisa ViseBenjamin & Jaime Zindler Cheryl Zindler

LEO & ELIZABETH GOODMAN PUBLIC ISSUES ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Joan Churchill Jackie & Ira Neimark’s 63rd AnniversaryDonor In Memory of:Joan Churchill Elizabeth Goodman Sheila Leifer

ABRAHAM & FREIDA HOCHBERG CREATIVE CULTURAL FUND Donor In Memory of:Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hochberg Sarah Wolf

HURSTON LIBRARY Donor Gale Pressman Donor In Memory of:Cheryl Bleiberg Richard FettersSteven Fischer & Linda Adler Lester Fischer

CAROL KELLNER ECC MEMORIAL FUNDDonor In Honor of:Bruce Kellner

Dina Manevich & Michael Sharnoff’s EngagementDonor In Memory of:Rickie & Ray Bialek Jacob Silverman

KOL RINAH CHOIR Donor In Memory of:Murray R. & Dr. Barbara B. Stein

& Dr. Elisa Stein Lata Dr. Meyer M. Baylus

ZENA MASON EDUCATION FUND Donor In Memory of:Joyce Sands & Randal Posin Ethel Denis

MITZVAH DAY Donor In Honor of:Betsy Grossman

Dina Manevich & Michael Sharnoff’s EngagementDonor In Memory of:The Friedman Family Sylvia SolomonBetsy Grossman Lawrence “Larry” BrandtSandra Kouzel Louis Kouzel

STEPHANIE MORRIS PRIME TIMERS PROGRAMMING FUND Donor In Honor of:Rhoda Ganz

Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey KupferbergDonor In Memory of:Dotty & Lou Kornhauser David AckermanSuzy & Al Morris Richard Hollander Elayne Leibenson

KAMY LOREN NATHANSON BAR & BAT MITZVAH KIDDUSH CUP ENDOWMENT FUNDDonor In Memory of:Randy Cutler Murray Cutler

HAROLD “BUDDY” & SHIRLEY ROBINSON MEMORIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDonor In Honor of:Brian & Debbie Kleinbord Rabbi Lustig

SHELDON & JUDY SADUGOR MEMORIAL FUND OF ECC Donor In Memory of:Debbie & Steven Robins Richard “Dickie” Dubin

SELINGER (CHILDRENS) LIBRARY Donor In Memory of:Wendy Cimmet Maxine MarksonVeda, Joseph & Andrea Levy Margaret Levy

CARLYNN & LARRY SILVERMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNINGDonor In Memory of:The Harwood Family William Dockser Lawrence “Larry” Brandt Stephen Friedlander

ABRAM SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMP FUND Donor Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bergman Mindy Strelitz & Andrew Cornblatt Donor In Honor of:Jeanne & Marvin Spivak

Linda & Ron Recht’s 50th AnniversaryDonor In Memory of:Nina Kraut, & Cpl. Nicholas A. Kraut, USMC

Rose Baum Kraut & Dutch KrautThe Pinson/Vine Family Bob Greenbaum

ABRAM SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDDonor In Honor of:Brian & Debbie Kleinbord Cantor Manevich

CARRIE SIMON HOUSE Donor In Honor of:Mara & Steve Brick

Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Cathy CertnerDebbie & Steven Robins Janet KatzDonor In Memory of:Nancy Pasternak Steven GichnerDebbie & Steven Robins Bette Rothstein

C. HASKELL & RUTH BEHREND SMALL MUSIC FUND Donor In Memory of:Sherry Sundick Berta Ganz David Ackerman

TIKKUN OLAM VALUES (TOV) FUND Donor WHC Staff Donor In Honor of:Susan & David Fink & Family

Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Eleanor PalmerDonor In Memory of:Tina & Albert Small Jr. William Dockser

WENDER MEMORIAL ARCHIVES FUND Donor In Memory of:Louis H. Kornhauser Jeannie Mensh Kornhauser

WORSHIP & MUSIC FUND Donor In Honor of:Evelyn Brandt Rabbi Lustig Rabbi Miller Cantor ManevichAndrea & Rob Green Rabbi ShankmanFran & Todd Putnam Rabbi ShankmanDonor In Memory of:Dr. & Mrs. Kalman S. Kolansky Richard S. FettersMr. & Mrs. Roger Lebbin Stephen FriedlanderEvelyn & Pete Philipps Beverly GuralMr. & Mrs. Gary Siegel Scot SiegelAlbert Taub, M.D. Debra Taub

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (22-39) FUND Donor In Honor of:Susan Adland Sylvia & Victor Friend

IVY ZOLA’S HELP-A-FRIEND FUND Donor In Memory of:Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Dworken Curtis Dworken

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In Journey into Europe, Ambassador Ahmed, a world-renowned Muslim anthropologist, provides an in-depth look at Muslim life across Europe and the attitudes and per-ceptions of Europeans regarding their Muslim neighbors. Filmed as they traveled across the continent in winter and summer 2014, Ambassador Ahmed and his team shined a light on the Muslim experience in Europe.

Ambassador Ahmed is the former Pakistani High Com-missioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Currently, he is the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.

National Character Shapes Our World, analyzes the efforts of Israelis to forge an identity. “They are grand and grandiose, visionary and delusional, generous and self-centered,” Dr. Gratch suggests. “Deeply caring because of the history of Jewish victimization, Israelis also demonstrate,” he says, “a shocking indifference to the sufferings of others.” Dr. Gratch has served on the faculty of Columbia University’s Department of Clinical Psychology and has worked as a consultant for Pepsi, Colgate-Palmolive, Nabisco, and the NFL. He comes to WHC through the cooperation of the Jewish Book Council.

Journey into Islam (continued from page 1) Amram (continued from page 1)

Last Day of Religious School (M&B)

9:00am Confirmation Service (M)

8:00am WHECTY Trip to Hershey Park

1:30pm WHC Hunger Project (M)

5:00pm Forum on Gun Violence (M)

6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M)

12:30pm Prime Timers Luncheon (M)

6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M)

11:00am Sisterhood’s Spring Luncheon and Installation (B)

Temple Offices and ECCs Closed (M&B)

Hebrew School: Last Day (B)

4:00pm CPE (M)

6:30pm Pre-Conf and Confirmation (M)

7:00pm Bereavement Group (M)

7:00pm ConCon Disc (B)

4:00pm CPE (M)

6:30pm WHECTY Town Hall (B)

7:00pm Bereavement Group (M)

4:00pm CPE (M)

6:30pm WHECTY Banquet (OUT)

7:00pm Bereavement Group (M)

Hebrew School: Last Day (M)

12:00pm ConCon Discussion (OUT)

1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M)

7:00pm Red Stone (M)

7:30pm CISA (M)

1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M)

7:30pm Theater J’s The Body of an American Performance and Post-Play Clergy Discussion (OUT)

1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)

5:30pm Lay Led Service (M)

6:00pm Shabbat Svc: Teacher Recognition and Confirmands (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)5:30pm Lay Led Service (M)6:00pm PMP Shabbat Service with Nava Tehila (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

10:00am Wise Aging Group “B” (B)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)

5:30pm Lay Led Svc (M)

6:00pm Shabbat Svc and RJWECC Pre-K Celebration (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

4:00pm Club56 (B)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M)

6:30pm WHECTY Senior Send-Off (B)

4:00pm CPE (M)

6:30pm Confirmation (M)

7:00pm Bereavement Group (M)

1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M)

7:00pm ConCon Keynote and Film with Ambassador Akbar Ahmed (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)5:00pm E-T ECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration (M)5:30pm Lay Led Svc (M)6:00pm Shabbat Svc (M)6:15pm 2239 MM (OUT)7:00pm CC Program (M)7:00pm ConCon Siyyum Sefer (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)10:30am Shabbat Service (M)5:30pm Havdalah (M)7:00pm “Take My Spouse Please” an Evening of Comedy with Dani Modisett (M)

9:00am Race for Hope (OUT)10:30am Amram Lecture (M)12:00pm RJWECC Carnival & Silent Auc-tion (B)1:30pm Walk to End Genocide (OUT)8th Grade Retreat (OUT)

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(M) Macomb; (B) Julia Bindeman Suburban Center; (OUT) Out of the Building(CC) Couples Club(CISA) Community Issues/Social Action(Club56) Youth Group for 5th & 6th Graders(ConCon) Congregational Conversations(CPE) Continuing Professional Ed. for ECC Teachers(ECC) Early Childhood Center(E-T ECC) Edlavitch-Tyser ECC

(MM) Metro Minyan(PMP) Pollin Music Program(PT) Prime Timers(RJWECC) Rabbi Joseph Weinberg ECC(RS) Religious School(SIS) Sisterhood(WHECTY) Senior Youth Group

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Spring CarnivalSilent AuctionSunday, May 112 - 3 pm at JBSC

An all outdoor event featuring: multiple food trucks, wine raffle, DJ, photo booth, mini golf, bigger and better

bounce houses, obstacle course, racetrack, and more!

Plus, the Silent Auction returns!

Your Mother’s and Father’s Day Cards Can Support Women at RiskMost of us already send Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards to the people who influence, love, and support us. This year, those cards can carry deeper meaning. You can raise awareness of do-mestic abuse and honor women spending Mother’s Day in domestic violence shelters, when you send your cards through Jewish Women Interna-tional’s (JWI) Flower Project. For each $25 donation, JWI will send a beautiful, personalized Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card to the person you choose to honor. Your con-tribution enables JWI to send Mother’s Day bouquets to 200 domestic violence shelters, brightening the holiday for thousands of women. For more information and to place an order, go to whctemple.org/Sisterhood. Please remember to name WHC as your partner organization!

San Bernadino, California • Planned Parenthood, Colorado Springs • Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, Oregon • Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston • Fort Hood, Texas • Washington Navy Yard • Sandy Hook Elementary School • Sikh Temple, Oak Creek, Wisconsin • Century 16 Theater, Aurora, Colorado • Democratic Meet-and-Greet, Tuscon • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg • Columbine High School, Littleton, Colorado

Help the Carrie Simon House Moms Celebrate Mother’s Day

You can give the young mothers residing at Carrie Simon House (CSH) a special Mother’s Day treat this year by purchasing an item for them from the CSH Amazon wish list.

Their wish list includes basic household goods like towels, sheets, and pillows as well as gift cards. Being remembered on Mother’s Day is special for any mom. For these young women at CSH, it means the world. You can access their Amazon wish list on our website, whctemple.org/CSH. Thank you for your support!

Carrie Simon House is a nonprofit transitional housing program in Washington, D.C. for homeless women ages 18–25 and their babies that was founded by WHC in 1988.

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Learn the facts: Speakers include national gun policy & safety officials, victims & survivors of gun violence, and gun safety lobbyists

Sunday, May 22, 5pm at WHC

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Let’s stopGun violence

Learn to advocate: Nearly one dozen national and state gun safety advocacy organizations will be on site

Open to everyone. RSVP: whctemple.org/StopViolence