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KOL NIDRE SUPPLEMENT

Friday & Saturday

September 29 & 30, 2017

10 Tishrei 5778

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Kol Nidre September 29 & 30, 2017 [10 Tishrei 5778]

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear AKSE Members and Guests:

Hello and Welcome!

Another year has come and gone – but some things do not change. Your synagogue again offered so

much, so many, rewarding “take aways” from AKSE membership and participation. Among them are: Shabbat

Worship services, spiritual sustenance, friendship and fellowship, Sisterhood events, Men's Club breakfasts,

Torah study, history classes, Yiddish and Hebrew classes, conversion classes, AKSE Academy, a series

engaging science and Judaism, providing or receiving a helping hand, a place to grieve or provide solace, a

place to reconnect with friends during the High Holidays. Some of you "hit" all the buttons, many of you just

a few, or maybe only the High Holiday Services. I gently suggest that those of you not taking advantage of the

items in the above long, but still incomplete, AKSE list should expand your participation. This is a good time

to make resolutions and new plans! Participate in something(s) that you have not done before or only rarely. I

firmly believe you will be glad you did.

I want to assure and remind all folks that the outlook for AKSE remains strong. Having said that, it

would be silly to pretend we do not have our challenges—they have been discussed and debated in various

forums and congregational meetings. There is general agreement that the right sizing of our (now too large)

building for the current congregation size should be and is being pursued. We have examined other temporary

facility options and were welcomed at two trial run Shabbat services each at Beth Shalom and the JCC.

You should have received mailings and notices in the Shofar concerning the scheduled October 8 and

17 meetings, where the next steps in AKSE’s physical journey will be discussed and then votes taken. Please

participate. Keeping in mind that AKSE is a congregation, not a building, I am confident that our physical

journey will be successful.

That long list of "so much going on at AKSE" exists because of the many volunteers who keep the

place running and make these things happen. That list is not shrinking even though the physical home is

requiring attention. Please find time today and during the year to thank the volunteers, and each other, for

making this place so special. If you do not now volunteer, please consider where you might help, and let us

know by filling out and returning the form on the last page of this supplement.

I must remind you that the needs of AKSE, the Delaware Jewish community and indeed Klal Yisrael

cannot be met solely by volunteer effort and membership enthusiasm and participation, welcome as they

are. The need for funds is ongoing, and I ask that you carefully and generously consider your response when

asked to contribute your dollars to the many needs of this imperfect world.

Chag Sameach,

Jonathan Jaffe

President, AKSE


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RABBI’S MESSAGE

If I had to sum up the spirit of the Yomim Noraim (Days of Awe) in a word, that word would be

“change.” But change can mean very different things to different people as evidenced by our recent elections.

People want change but argue over what the change should be. In the end change is often forced on us by

circumstance. Change is being forced upon AKSE largely by demographic trends that have forced change

upon much of American Jewry.

I am proud that our response to these changing demographics has not been surrender, but to find ways

to deal with and flourish in the new reality. When faced with the hard choice of inaction, which would be a

death sentence for AKSE, or action, we follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and choose action. The

reaction to the destruction of the first Temple was not to abandon our faith, but to reembrace it. The reaction

to the destruction of the second Temple was not to give up, but to replace sacrificial worship with a new

paradigm of synagogue life. Though this change was highly traumatic, good came from it. How would you

like to worship today, by bringing animal sacrifices or through Tefillah (prayer)? The reaction to the Shoah

was not to fold, but to reestablish a Jewish state. Though we would rather not have change forced upon us by

external factors, at times with the help of hindsight we see that the factors that pressured us to change were a

blessing in disguise. The Hebrew word for crisis is “Mashber,” yet it has a second meaning, “birth pang.” A

crisis can present us with an opportunity to change and even improve. Though difficult decisions lie ahead of

us, we should view these changes positively as opportunities to move forward.

Chag Sameach,

Rabbi Steven Saks

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Rabbi Saks, Cantor Redfern, the Officers and Board of Governors of AKSE are pleased to welcome to our

congregational family Wanda & Jonathan Shapiro, Lewis Shapiro, Daniel Noznisky and Ashley Smith.

Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth offers a spiritual home for everyone who walks through its doors. Perhaps you

have a friend new to the community or an unaffiliated current resident who might enjoy all the opportunities

that AKSE membership has to offer. Feel free to refer your friends! Once they call the office, one of us will

gladly share information about our embracing, engaging and enriching community!

Dianne Seidel & Lena Elzufon, Membership


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High Holiday Greetings

From Cantor Yehoshua Redfern

G’mar Chatimah Tovah! May everyone at Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth be inscribed in the Book of Life

for this Jewish year of 5778. Roberta and I want to wish everyone a year of good health, prosperity and peace

here and peace in Israel.

I want to congratulate the High Holiday Choir for receiving an Endowed Honor on the First Day of

Rosh Hashanah 5778. The choir has been rehearsing throughout the summer practicing their repertoire,

improving their vocal technique and blending their voices into a bright harmonic quality.

The High Holiday Choir this year includes Mike Cabelli, David Epstein, Howard Stromwasser, Mark

Wagman, Mark Weinberg, Bob Weiner, and the “M’natzeach” the “Choir master” Lou Brown.

One of the most memorable choral selections of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is Zochreynu

L’chayim (“remember us unto life”).

My mentor and distinguished writer of Jewish Liturgical Music and Prayer, Cantor Macy Nulman, of

blessed memory, discusses this prayer in his award-winning volume “The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer.” It

is a short petition inserted into every Amidah in the Avot section, the first blessing during the Aseret Yemay

Teshuvah (Ten Days of Penitence). This passage as well as the other three prayers, Mi Khamocha, Ukhetov,

and B’seyfer Hayim are known collectively as Zikhronot (“Remembrance passage’). It was introduced to the

Machzor in the post-talmudic period in the ninth century.

Zochreynu L’chayim is interpolated in Avot because the word Hayim (Life) and Zekhirah

(Remembrance) are closely joined in the verse, life awakens memories, as it is written of Abraham “He

remembered his holy word” (Psalms 105:42). Another connection between Zohraynau and Avot is the word

lema’ankha (“for Thy sake”) in Zokreynu refers back to the word lema’an Shemo (“for the sake of His name”)

in Avot.

May we have a sincere, faithful and reflective Yom Kippur. May we have an easy fast but also a

meaningful fast. May all of our prayers be accepted by the Ribono Shel Olam “Master of the Universe.”

PLEASE HONOR YOUR HONOR

If you received a High Holiday Honor this year, please remember to honor it with an appropriate donation. A

form for this purpose was included in the mailing inviting you to accept your honor. Your consideration is

most greatly appreciated.


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Help AKSE Today and Tomorrow

Commit to the future of Adas Kodesch by signing a Declaration of Intent (DOI) to include AKSE in your

estate plan. It makes a difference now as well as in the future.

The effort to create this fund for the future is being supported by the Jewish Federation and the Grinspoon

Foundation. As an added incentive, they have provided cash bonuses for achieving certain targets. For the

second year in a row we received a check for $10,000, bringing the total to $20,000 earned so far, which

helped us meet our current budget.

We are now working on the next goal, which focuses on formalizing these DOIs. This means naming AKSE a

beneficiary in our wills, IRAs or insurance policies.

The beauty of legacy giving is that you can make a gift of any amount of your estate. If your estate is worth a

few shekels or a few billion, your gift is your legacy. And your legacy should live on!

You don’t have to be a senior to leave a legacy gift. Seniors are an important group, but any person—no

matter their age—can plan to support the causes and organizations they cherish after they are gone.

Our gratitude to those who have already committed to the future of our congregation:

Harriet Ainbinder Shoshana & Fred Bereskin Alan Bleier

Kevin Brown Elliott & Mitzi Echt John and Lena Elzufon

Brad Glazier Jenna Glazier Michelle Glazier

Vivian & Alan Goldberg Benjamin Cohen Jacob Hoffman

Ken Kamm Edward & Ann Knapper Jerome Kritz

Leonard Seltzer Stephen Michlin Josh Schoenberg

Ehyal Shweiki Joel J. Roisman Max Rosenberg

Rabbi Steven & Anne Saks Barbara Schoenberg Jeffrey & Dianne Seidel

Lewis Shapiro Wendy & Phil Shlossman Kerry Shweiki

Daniel Tanzer Moshe Vinograd Gail Tolpin

Cathy Vinograd Sylvia & Mark Wagman Eleanor & Mark Weinglass

Eugene Tolpin Sharon Berry Lou & Faith Brown

Robert S. Weiner Joel F. Glazier Cindy S. Goldstein

Jonathan Jaffe Gail Kritz Daniel Noznisky

Judith Rosenberg Gregory Schiff Neil Lattin & Rhonda Shulman

Anonymous (6)

Add your name to this list. Become a Legacy donor. Call or email Max Rosenberg for further information

(302-287-3344 or [email protected]).


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THE CIRCLE CLUB CAMPAIGN

The Circle Club's 21st annual voluntary contribution campaign is underway. The Club is composed of four

categories of giving: Mitzvah ($300), Chai ($600), President's ($1,200) and Super Chai ($1,800). As of

September 26, 2017, 30 members/families have contributed a total of $19,800. Your participation helps

ensure that the needs of AKSE and its members are met.

We are grateful to the following members who have joined The Circle Club this year:

SUPER CHAI

Harriet Ainbinder, John & Lena Elzufon

PRESIDENT'S

Helen & Paula Gordon, Jonathan Jaffe, Hal & Nan Pezzner, Gene & Gail Tolpin, Gerry & Sandye Turnauer

CHAI

David Epstein, Rachel Epstein, Kevin & Lolly Gross, Ron & Mollie Makar, Rex & Huguette Piha, Max &

Judi Rosenberg, Jeff & Dianne Seidel, Philip & Wendy Shlossman, Ehyal & Kerry Shweiki, Mark & Sylvia

Wagman

MITZVAH

Julius & Sheila Berman, Lou & Faith Brown, Morton & Roberta Brown, Shirley Fisch, Alan & Vivian

Goldberg, Jacob Hoffman, Ed & Ann Jaffe, June Kleban, Libby Plafker, Joel & Barbara Roisman, Howard &

Pamela Schwartz, Bernice Tomases, Michael & Jan Weiss.

If you would like to join the Club (it is NEVER too late) please contact the office at 302-762-2705.

L'Shana Tova - A Healthy and Happy New Year,

Lena & John Elzufon

Chairpersons, Circle Club

CARE OF TORAH SCROLLS

Please keep the following rules in mind when you are called to the Torah:

1. DO NOT TOUCH THE SCROLL WITH YOUR HANDS OR WITH THE YAD (POINTER). The scroll

will deteriorate more quickly if it comes into contact with the oil from hands or the sharp point of the Yad.

2. WHEN TOUCHING THE PARCHMENT WITH THE TALLIT, USE VIRTUALLY NO PRESSURE

AND TOUCH ONLY IN THE WHITE AREAS BESIDE OR BELOW EACH COLUMN OF WORDS.

3. PLEASE DO NOT SNEEZE OR COUGH IN THE DIRECTION OF THE TORAH. Fluids of any type

will permanently damage the parchment.

Thank you for caring for our precious Torah scrolls.


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CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

10TH ANNUAL BREAK-THE-FAST AT THE

CONCLUSION OF YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

Stay to break the fast at the synagogue along with your fellow

congregants at the conclusion of Yom Kippur services on

Saturday, September 30, 2017.

WOMEN’S SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICE: THE TRADITION CONTINUES!! The 36th annual AKSE

Women’s Simchat Torah service will take place on Friday morning, October 13, 2017 in the Centennial

Room. The service will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m., after the 7th Hakafah. All women and girls in the

community are welcome. Please contact Sylvia Wagman at 302-475-8351 or [email protected] or

Harriet Ainbinder at 302-478-6314 or [email protected] if you would like to participate.

REMINDER - FRIDAY EVENING/KABBALAT SHABBAT: The regular Friday night service time is

now 6:00 p.m. Any special 8 p.m. service will be announced in the Shofar. The 6 p.m. service will always be held, even when there is a special 8 p.m. service.

EMMANUEL DINING ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We will prepare and serve lunch for some of

the neediest people in Wilmington at Emmanuel Dining Room on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Thursday,

December 7, 2017 and Sunday, January 7, 2018. We can use kitchen help, as well as bakers. For those who

don’t cook or bake, but wish to help, we also need one or two people willing to donate cash and/or shop for

ingredients. If you can help, call Wendy Shlossman at 302-479-5599 or email her at

[email protected] or call Rhonda Shulman at 302-479-9789 or email her at [email protected].

Thanks for taking part in this important mitzvah!

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: The AKSE Torah Scroll Endowment Fund

was created several years ago as a result of our successful Torah scroll project. Earnings from the fund are

available to help support special educational activities and projects, including speakers and

Shabbatons. Individuals and groups within the congregation may submit funding proposals, which should

describe the activity or project, the target audience, and the budget. Submissions are requested by Friday,

December 8, 2017 for the year ahead and should be directed to the AKSE office, attention Harriet

Ainbinder, or e-mailed to Harriet at [email protected].

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TZEDAKAH BOX: If your pushka needs to be emptied for a contribution to AKSE, please contact the

AKSE office at 302-762-2705.

KESHER COMMITTEE: The Kesher Committee consists of AKSE members who willingly give of their

time to help other members in need. If an AKSE member needs meals prepared, a ride to an appointment, an

errand done, or just a friendly visit, those on the committee are there to help. Debra Zussman is the

chairperson and can be reached at 302-529-1054. If you would like to participate or if you know someone

in need of help, please call.

AKSE KLEZMER BAND: The band has, once again, enjoyed bringing Klezmer music to the greater

Wilmington Jewish community this year, most notably at AKSE’s Cafe Tamar in May. Under the direction of

Rami Goren, the band does not charge for their performances, but does get “paid” by the enjoyment they

bring to their audiences. If you have musical talent and would like to come out and play with the band, please

contact band manager Ron Makar at [email protected].

FACILITIES: To begin the New Year, I’d like to extend my gratitude to both Cliff Packer and Jonathan

Jaffe. Without Cliff’s unwavering commitment to AKSE and Jonathan’s continued support, my job would

have been much more difficult. The building continues to require an abundant amount of attention. We

continuously nurse the HVAC system both in the summer and winter months, but we maintain a hopeful

outlook. Last spring, we replaced the shingled roof covering the social hall. While we may have been able to

live with the various buckets and garbage cans placed strategically to catch the leaks, professional advice was

to replace the roof to avoid potential structural damage. This was a big project taken on by Kirkin Roofing. It

was a pleasure to work with them and their work was superb. Cliff and I will continue to identify and make

repairs as needed while being mindful of financial expenditures.

Kerry Shweiki

VP of Facilities

PLEASE NOTE – CHANGE IN AKSE OFFICE HOURS: Beginning on Monday, October 16, our new

office hours will be:

Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

These new office hours more accurately reflect our needs and will help us to reduce expenses. Thank you for

your understanding.

WHAT? YOU'RE NOT GETTING E-MAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM AKSE? If you are not on

AKSE's e-mail distribution list, you are not getting weekly newsletters, as well as fast-breaking notifications

and reminders. If this is the case, please inform Ron Makar by sending him an e-mail at [email protected]

with your e-mail address, and he will make sure that you are added to the distribution list. Thanks!

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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SISTERHOOD NEWS

This is YOUR Sisterhood!! Make it what YOU want it to be!!

We once again began this new Sisterhood year with sweetness and a request for you to get involved and take

on a program. Thank you to all those that sent jars of honey through Sisterhood. Now, if you have an idea for

a program, want to help with a Friday night dinner, or work on an existing project, just let us know. We will

give you the support you need to follow through.

Start the new year off right…return your dues payment to the office…work on a Sisterhood event or project…

shop at the Sisterhood Gift Shop. You’ll be glad that you did!! With your help, we can give the synagogue a

sizeable contribution like we did this past year.

G’mar Hatimah Tovah,

Sylvia Wagman [email protected]

AKSE SISTERHOOD TENTATIVE CALENDAR

Saturday, September 30, 2017 Yom Kippur 10th Annual Break the Fast Sunday, October 8, 2017 Informational Meeting @2pm (refreshments in the Sukkah) Friday, October 13, 2017 36th Annual Women’s Simchat Torah service Saturday, January 20, 2018 Community Event @ Temple Beth El Friday, January 26, 2018 Federation Shabbat @ Beth Shalom March 2018 Purim: Mishloach Manot/Hamantashen _______________________________________________________________________________________

Sisterhood is once again selling tickets for BOSCOV’S FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS DAY,

which will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. For each $5 ticket (100% profit for Sisterhood) you will receive a 25% discount shopping pass for purchases made on October

17. You are also eligible to win fabulous door prizes. You can easily recoup your $5 with 25% off your purchases. Tickets are available for sale in the office.

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SISTERHOOD SEEKS HAMANTASHEN INGREDIENTS: AKSE Sisterhood needs Hamantashen

dough ingredient donations so we can get a head start on making dough. We appreciate the donation of any of

the following, all with acceptable Hechshers:

Eggs, Wesson regular vegetable oil, Flour, Sugar, Gallon Zip Lock Bags, vegetable baking or cooking Spray

Donations may be left in the kitchen. Please mark the bag for Sisterhood Hamantashen Project.

Monetary or Grocery Store Gift Cards are always appreciated to help reduce our cost. Money or gift cards for

Sisterhood can be given to the office staff. Thanks in advance from the Hamantashen Project Chairs.

Judy Berlin and Sylvia Wagman, Co-Chairs

NEWS FROM THE AKSE JUDAICA SHOP: We hope your summer went well, was somewhat restful,

and not too hot! Thank you for your continuous support and for all your future purchases. Stop by and check

out all the new items that have arrived for gift giving and your holiday table. We have stocked a variety of

Kiddush cups, baby Kippot, door mezuzahs, serving pieces, jewelry, toys, artwork, and all types of candles,

candlesticks, and so much more! Many of the items come from Israel. We try to support Israel as much as

possible. New to the shop – “Wax Off” sticking and “Wax Off” remover sprays.

If you would like to volunteer in the shop, please contact Dianne Seidel at 302-479-0490. The more

volunteers we have, the more hours the Judaica Shop can be open to serve the community. The Judaica Shop

provides major support for our AKSE Sisterhood, which in turn contributes to our shul. The Judaica Shop

advertises in the Shofar and on AKSE and Sisterhood websites. For your convenience, we Gift Wrap for Free!

We look forward to seeing you in the AKSE JUDAICA SHOP for all your holiday needs and gifts. If you

don't see what you want, ask us; we can special order it. Hanukkah items are arriving soon after the fall

holidays. Come shop us first for your dreidels, decorations, candles, gelt, toys, books, kitchen sets and so

much more. The gift shop will be fully supplied and ready for Chanukah Shopping by the middle of

November. Chanukah begins Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

Wishing you and your family a healthy, sweet and safe 5778.

Dianne Seidel

Chairperson

SISTERHOOD CATERING: The Sisterhood Catering Committee is very active and waiting to hear from

you. We want to help you with small Kiddushes in the Centennial Room or large Kiddushes in our beautiful

Social Hall. We can supply or order food, including meat or dairy lunches. We can provide people to serve and

clean up. Our goal is to add to the joy of your event, whatever the occasion: B’nai or B’not Mitzvah,

Anniversaries, special birthdays, baby naming, you name it. Please contact the office or contact Judy Berlin

by email at [email protected]. Judy will respond, and together you can plan an event to remember.



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TREE OF LIFE: Next time you are in the lobby, please take a closer look at the beautiful "Simcha" Tree of

Life which was purchased about 1978 and was fully paid for when installed. For only $108 plus engraving (3

lines), you can commemorate a special event such as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Anniversary, etc. Only

happy occasions, simchas, can be listed on the tree. Many leaves are still available. Please contact the office,

which will provide your information to Marilyn Harwick.

AKSE MEN'S CLUB

Our Men's Club is looking forward to a new season of Sunday morning breakfasts. Several changes will take

effect with our first breakfast, Sunday, October 15. The cost is now $7, a $1 increase, if you make a

reservation in advance. With no reservation, the cost now is $9, also a $1 increase. There are new starting

times: 9:30 a.m. for the breakfast and 10 a.m. for the speaker. The food will be served buffet style with

different items introduced at each breakfast.

We will continue to have interesting speakers on Judaism, Israel and other topics of interest to synagogue

members and guests from the community.

On Sunday, October 15, we are pleased to host Daniel Hurwitz, a prominent business executive in the real

estate industry. Daniel is the founder and CEO of Raider Hill Advisors, a private real estate and investment

firm.

Daniel is a Member of the Wharton School Real Estate Center where he serves in the Career Mentor Program.

He has been the CEO of several real estate companies and sits on Boards of Directors of several others in the

industry. He is also a Member of the Colgate University Board of Trustees and the Leadership Board at the

Cleveland Clinic. He will discuss the current state of the real estate market, capital markets and the

economy in general.

There are two local connections: Near the start of his career, Daniel served as a Senior Vice President and

Director of Real Estate and Corporate Development at Boscov's Department Stores. And his wife, Ellie, is the

daughter of long-time AKSE members, Rhoda Meizell, of blessed memory, and Al Meizell.

Please call the synagogue office at 762-2705 by Thursday, October 12 (less than two weeks from now) to

make a reservation. You will enable the hard-working volunteer members to know how much food to prepare,

how many tables to set up, etc. for the event, and you’ll save $2 each.

Please save these dates for other scheduled Men’s Club breakfasts: December 3, 2017, March 18, 2018, and

May 20, 2018, and stay tuned for additional breakfast dates.

Len Seltzer, President

Jim Lehr & Marty Zukoff, Co-Treasurers

Moshe Vinograd & Maurice Linett, Vice Presidents


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DON’T FORGET TO SHOP AT AMAZON AND EARN MONEY FOR AKSE!! Visit the AKSE website

and scroll down to the “Shop at Amazon” link. Once this link is clicked, any purchases you make from

Amazon will earn AKSE 4%-10% of your purchase total! Further instruction is available on the AKSE

website. Let your friends and family know how easily they too can raise funds for AKSE!

Last year we earned $1000. Year to date, we’ve earned $490. Remember to visit the AKSE website prior to

your Chanukah shopping! Please email Kerry Shweiki at [email protected] if you have any questions.

GIFT CARDS:

MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR 5778

SUPPORT OUR SYNAGOGUE BY PURCHASING GIFT CARDS

The GIFT CARD Program

The GIFT CARD program should be such a great fundraiser. Why? Because everyone has to eat and it costs

nothing. We have GIFT CARDS for the following stores: ACME, GIANT, SHOPRITE, and

WALGREENS. Take that extra few minutes to exchange your money for GIFT CARDS. For every $100 you

spend, you receive $100 worth of GIFT CARDS. For every $1,000 we buy, the store charges us $950, thereby

contributing $50 to our GIFT CARD program. It’s a WIN-WIN situation. You receive full value for your

money, and we receive a 5% discount for buying in quantity.

HOW TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS - CASH OR CHECKS ONLY:

From the Synagogue office (in person): Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. Also from the Gift Shop during Gift Shop hours.

We have two “satellite” offices where GIFT CARDS may be purchased: Dianne Seidel, who lives at 1422

Drake Road in Green Acres, has GIFT CARDS available for sale for these stores: Acme, Giant, ShopRite,

and Walgreens. Marty Zukoff, who lives at 2523 Bona Road in Chalfonte, has GIFT CARDS for ShopRite.

Please call to make sure they are at home: Dianne at 302-479-0490 and Marty at 302-478-4734.

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BRING YOUR SHOES TO SHUL: Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth has been participating in collecting no

longer used shoes and sending them to women’s clinics, veterans’ homes, rehab centers and to communities

and villages in need throughout the world (including communities in the USA). And, for each container of

shoes that we send in, AKSE receives a small donation. Since we began this program, we have kept over

14,000 pounds (almost 7 tons) of shoes out of our local landfills, processed over 13,000 shoes and raised

over $12,000 for AKSE. Thanks to Brad Glazier for making this program an incredible success!

Please join this very worthy effort – ”Bring your Shoes to Shul.” We have a shoe collection box in the lobby,

or you can call the AKSE office and we will arrange to come pick them up from you. It’s a win-win-win-win

program: You clean out closet space, thousands of pairs of shoes are kept out of our local landfills, those in

poor areas of the world get shoes to wear, and AKSE receives funds.

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OUR APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE

The Congregation extends its thanks and appreciation to the following:

OUR SPIRITUAL LEADER, RABBI STEVEN SAKS: We thank Rabbi Steven Saks for his inspiring and thought-provoking sermons and for his spiritual leadership throughout the year.

OUR CANTOR, YEHOSHUA REDFERN: We thank Cantor Redfern for reading Torah and for leading services throughout the year with his lyrical tenor voice, uplifting melodies, and sincere spiritual manner.

MEN’S CHOIR: Yasher Koach to the members of our choir: Lou Brown, choir leader, Michael Cabelli, David Epstein, Howard Stromwasser, Mark Wagman, Mark Weinberg and Robert Weiner. Welcome back Cantor Redfern.

SHALIACH TZIBUR: Many thanks to the men who so capably and beautifully led services—Rabbi Saks,

Jerry Kritz and Scott Slomowitz, read Torah—Neil Lattin, Richard Plotzker, Scott Slomowitz, Howard

Stromwasser, Jeff Wagman, Mark Wagman, and Mel Zussman and chanted Haftorah—Ahron

Augenbraun, Mark Wagman, Jerry Kritz and Howard Stromwasser—this Yom Tov.

SOUNDING THE SHOFAR: The Congregation expresses appreciation to David Brown for his excellent sounding of the Shofar and for his ethical and religious demeanor.

SYNAGOGUE APPEAL: Many thanks to Jonathan Jaffe for delivering this year’s synagogue appeal.

ISRAEL BOND APPEAL: Now more than ever, it is essential to support Israel. Israel continues to meet

both internal and external challenges, including absorbing new immigrants, building its infrastructure, and

protecting its citizens. And please remember that, when you purchase Israel Bonds, it is NOT a donation. It is

an investment in the future of the people of Israel. It is an investment that earns interest, and its safety is

unequaled. Israel, since the first bond issue in 1951, has never defaulted, making every payment of principal

and interest, on time and in full.

Mazel Tov Bonds are sold with a minimum subscription cost of $100 and in $10 increments thereafter up to

$2,500, with a term of 5 years and current interest rate of 3.15%. They make ideal gifts for every Simcha,

more meaningful than just giving a check. If bought for children, they also have the added advantage of

establishing a lifelong connection to Israel. Todah Rabah to Elliott Echt for composing the Israel Bonds

Appeal (all the way from Israel) and to Marty Zukoff for delivering the Appeal on Kol Nidre night. If you

have any questions about the purchase of Israel Bonds, call Marty at 302-478-4734 or email him at

[email protected].


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ENDOWED HONOREES: Yasher Koach to our deserving endowed honorees. The High Holiday Choir was honored on the first day of Rosh Hashanah; thanks to Jeff Seidel for his tribute to them. The High Holiday Committee was honored on the second day of Rosh Hashanah; thanks to Ron Makar for his tribute to them. Special thanks to Riva Brown, Living Letters Studio, Wilmington, DE, for the beautiful certificates and to Mark Wagman for administering the honoree program.

YIZKOR BOOK: Sincere thanks to Max Rosenberg for preparing the Yizkor Book for the current year

5778 and to the office staff Sharon Marshall, Arlene Mac Laren and Kathleen Taylor for all their help.

HIGH HOLIDAY USHERS: A very heartfelt Todah Rabah to all of our congregants who volunteered to serve as ushers during our services. Your willingness to welcome those entering our Shul, answer questions, direct "traffic" and maintain the appropriate atmosphere outside the sanctuary contributed greatly to the

overall sanctity of these Holy-Day services. Thank you so very much. Ron Makar

HIGH HOLIDAY COMMITTEE: We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to all of the individuals who helped to plan, coordinate and perform High Holiday activities this year. Specifically, we would like to thank the following for their time and involvement: Rabbi Steven Saks, Cantor Yehoshua Redfern, Mel Zussman, Neil Lattin, Vivian Goldberg, Scott Slomowitz, Mark Wagman, Alan Bleier, Ron Makar, Sharon Marshall, Arlene Mac Laren, and Kathleen Taylor. In addition, we would like to thank all the honorees for participating and Ron Makar for coordinating the ushers. Thanks to Lou Brown and the choir, David Brown and the many others who have helped to make our services so meaningful.

Mike Cabelli

High Holiday Chairman

TORAH COVERS AND CURTAINS FOR ARON KODESH: Thank you to Ahron Augenbraun and Mel Zussman for helping to change the Torah Covers and Curtains for the Aron Kodesh before the Holidays.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS ON THE BIMA: The High Holiday flower arrangements were donated by Lena & John Elzufon, Mollie & Ron Makar, Dianne & Jeff Seidel, Wanda & Jonathan Shapiro, Lewis Shapiro, Wendy & Phil Shlossman, Sylvia & Mark Wagman and the Flower Fund.

GABBAIM: Thank you to Mel Zussman and Neil Lattin for their diligence in being our Shabbat Gabbaim. Thank you to Howard Stromwasser and Scott Slomowitz for filling in as needed on Shabbat. On weekdays Rabbi Saks often acts as Gabbai during Torah reading.


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THE DAILY MINYAN: As many of you know, the AKSE Daily Minyan is struggling to remain viable; we are frequently only one or two men short and we really need your support now. The Daily Minyan is much more than simply a venue for members to say Kaddish once a year for their loved ones. It is a source of spiritual sustenance in the midst of a busy, overloaded work week. Without a Minyan we are unable to recite Kaddish, as well as to read Torah on Mondays, Thursdays and Rosh Chodesh. The following men regularly attend services on weekdays: Gary Aber, Ahron Augenbraun, Yossi Baruch, Alan Bleier, Louis Brown, David Brown, Joel Chodos, Dezmon Faulkenstein, Morris Freschman, Brian Gottesman, Paul Gottesman, Mitch Greenberg, Jonathan Jaffe, Jake Hoffman, Al Kagel, Neil Lattin, Maurice Linett, Al Meizel, Stephen Michlin, Tom Murphree, Gary Panitz, Harold Pezzner, Joel Roisman, Rabbi Steven Saks, Noah Schreiber, Jonathan Shapiro, Lewis Shapiro, Dan Shufler, Steve Seidel, Scott Slomowitz, Barry Solan, Howard Stromwasser, Dan Tanzer, Gene Tolpin, Mark Wagman, Mark Weinberg, Marty Zukoff, Ed Zukoff, and Mel Zussman. We apologize for anyone inadvertently left off this list—to all of you we extend our heartfelt thanks. A special thank you to those of you who support the Wednesday and Friday Community Minyanim with Congregation Beth Shalom.

RITUAL COMMITTEE: We want to send a “Thank You” to all who participated in the Ritual Committee’s

activities this past year. We look forward to working together to make our services even more inspiring:

Clergy: Rabbi Steven Saks, Cantor Yehoshua Redfern

Gabbaim: Mel Zussman, Neil Lattin;

Howard Stromwasser, Scott Slomowitz and Rabbi Saks (back-up Gabbaim)

High Holiday Committee: Mike Cabelli, Mark Wagman, Mel Zussman, Alan Bleier

Ritual Committee Members: Vivian Goldberg, Sharon Berry, Eleanor Weinglass, Mel Zussman,

Mike Cabelli, Mollie Epstein-Makar, Harriet Ainbinder

Chairperson: Scott Slomowitz

Yasher Kochachem to all participants in our Partnership Minyanim, as well as to our congregants, all of whom

came together in “achdut” (unity) to make it work under Rabbi Saks' supervision.

We most certainly want to thank all our AKSE Torah readers and service leaders, both men and women,

including: Mel Zussman, Neil Lattin, Howard Stromwasser, Michael Leviton, Mark Wagman, Richard

Plotzker, Rabbi Saks, Jonathan Jaffe, Jerry Kritz, Scott Slomowitz, Irene Plotzker, Lisa Elliott, Sharon

Berry, Eleanor Weinglass, Sylvia Wagman, Ann Jaffe, and Harriet Ainbinder.

All of the Ritual Committee’s work is carried out under the supervision of our Mara D’Atra, Rabbi Steven

Saks. The committee members are to be commended for their time and thoughtful input.


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ADAS KODESCH SHEL EMETH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Thank you for your leadership, your wisdom and your hard work.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Jonathan Jaffe

Executive V.P. Max Rosenberg

V.P. Finance Neil Rosen

V.P. Education Harriet Ainbinder

V.P. Religious Affairs Vivian Goldberg

V.P. Administration Wendy Shlossman

V.P. Facilities Kerry Shweiki

V.P. Membership Lena Elzufon and Dianne Seidel

V.P. Community Affairs Mark Wagman

V.P. Ways & Means Jerry Kritz

Treasurer Max Rosenberg

Secretary Eleanor Weinglass & Lisa Elliott

BOARD OF GOVS.

2016 - 2018

BOARD OF GOVS.

2017 - 2019

PAST PRESIDENTS

LIFE MEMBERS

BOARD OF GOVS.

LIFE MEMBERS

Scott Slomowitz Gene Tolpin Harriet Ainbinder Jacob Hoffman

Dan Tanzer Tom Murphree Elliott Echt

Fred Bereskin Brad Glazier John Elzufon

Moshe Vinograd Rhonda Shulman Alan Goldberg

Paul Gottesman Roseanne G. Cabelli Perry Goldlust

Marlene Greenberg Josh Schoenberg Ron Makar

Marty Zukoff David Epstein Joel Roisman

Alan Bleier Harvey Rubenstein

Phyllis Feibus Jerome Smith *presidential

Jeff Seidel* Mark Wagman appointment

Nominating Committee:

Joel Roisman, Harriet Ainbinder, Ron Makar

__________________________________________________________________________________

MINYANAIRES AND CHAVEROT: Thank you to Mel Zussman and Irene Plotzker for leading this

program for young adults (grades 7-12). Participants meet Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. to

pray, learn about the service, enjoy breakfast together and have a discussion on various topics in Jewish

life. For more information, contact Mel Zussman at 302-463-7120 or Rabbi Saks at 302-762-2705.

MORNING MINYAN NOSH: We thank Yossi Baruch and Maurice Linett for their generosity in providing food items and Cliff Packer for preparing coffee and a nosh for the Morning Minyan and for preparing a sumptuous hot breakfast for the Friday morning community Minyan.


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OFFICE STAFF: Our thanks to Sharon Marshall for her outstanding work on behalf of the synagogue.

Sharon is unfailingly courteous and good humored while efficiently sending out letters, copying flyers, faxing

information, selling gift cards, responding to phone calls, greeting visitors to the office and coping with the

myriad daily tasks that enable our synagogue to function. Thank you to Arlene Mac Laren. We appreciate

her friendly manner as she greets callers, whether on the phone or in person. We also thank Kathleen Taylor,

AKSE bookkeeper, for her thorough and meticulous efforts.

CLIFF PACKER: Many thanks to our custodian, Cliff Packer, for keeping our building neat, clean and

ready for functions. We also greatly appreciate his kindness and hospitality throughout the year.

JUDY BERLIN AND KIDDUSH COMMITTEE: Thanks to all of you for your countless hours preparing

and serving the weekly Shabbat Kiddush for our congregation. We are nourished in body and in spirit on

Shabbat because of your efforts.

SHOFAR: Thank you, Jonathan Jaffe, for doing a great job as the editor of the Shofar. Thanks also to

Mark Wagman and Ella Zukoff for proofreading.

SOUND: Thank you, Ron Makar, for your dedication to providing sound system set-up for the High

Holidays and every other synagogue event during the year. We hope he hears this thank you "loud and clear."

YAHRZEIT NOTICES: Thank you, Sharon Marshall, for doing a conscientious job of sending out the Yahrzeit notices.

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS: Thank you to Faith & Lou Brown, Lena Elzufon, Shirley Fisch, Lolly Gross, Libby Plafker, Sandy Rosen and Ella Zukoff for volunteering to cover the office during lunch time. SHOFAR CREW: Thank you to Shirley Fisch, Phyllis Garfinkel, Lolly Gross, Maurice Linett, Libby Plafker, Sandy Rosen, Dianne Seidel and Ella & Marty Zukoff for devoting their time and efforts to collating the Shofar each month.

Thank you,

Sharon Marshall

BELL-KURSH LIBRARY: Many thanks to Ella & Marty Zukoff for all their work in overseeing the Bell-

Kursh Library.

All of us at AKSE are deeply grateful to Sam Kursh for his continuing generosity to the Bell-Kursh Library

throughout the years. We invite all of our members to enjoy our wonderful library!

(Members, please check your bookshelves at home. We are missing many books that have not been returned.)

BRAD GLAZIER: Thank you for taking all those “official” professional synagogue photos.


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DR. LEONARD AND JUDY SELTZER: A special thank you for providing the synagogue with the emergency kits and medications for the High Holidays and helping us out when needed.

SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL: Thanks for your invaluable service to the Jewish community and for, once again, providing us with Jewish calendars.

STEPHEN MICHLIN: Thanks to Stephen Michlin for all his help during the year.

MANY OTHERS: Thank you to the many people who should have been thanked and weren’t; we thank you for being so forgiving at this season of the year. Thank you to those who provided names and information for the Kol Nidre supplement.

ADULT EDUCATION 2017 - 2018

ONGOING CLASSES

PARSHAT HASHAVUAH

Weekly Torah study led by Rabbi Saks

One hour before Ma’ariv on Saturday afternoons

LEARN HEBREW

Taught by Eleanor Weinglass

Saturdays

Beginners - 9:00 a.m.

Torah Study - 10:00 a.m.

CHUG IVRI

The Hebrew Speaking Circle is composed of people who are at different levels in their knowledge of, and

ability to speak, Hebrew. We help each other so feel free to join us. For more information and to receive email

meeting notices, please contact Faith and Lou Brown at 302-475-8065 or [email protected].

Monthly - 7:30 p.m.

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 25

YIDDISH SPEAKING CLASS

Led by Ann Jaffe. For more information, please contact Ann at 302-762-5882.

Alternate Tuesday mornings - 10:00 a.m.

First meeting of the year: Tuesday, October 24

PARSHA AND PIZZA

Learn a section of Torah and eat a section of Pizza.

Discussion led by Rabbi Saks

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHAT PROFITS THE PROPHETS

Another year of dissension, betrayal, idolatry, failure and chaos

Taught by Rabbi Saks

Monthly on Saturdays after services and a light lunch



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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AKSE ACADEMY

January 27, 2018

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Six classes on different facets of Judaism as they play out in contemporary life will be taught by AKSE’s own

experts at our 9th Annual AKSE Academy. The program is being assembled, including topics such as "Black

and Jewish in America - Part 2," “Why so many Jews are Liberal,” “The Opposite of Faith - Why we believe

the things we do," and “Antisemitism: the unmasking and rise of history’s longest hatred.” Watch for details

in the coming months.

Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door

COOKING: FOUR GOODNESS SAKES

Our ever-popular, always sold-out cooking classes:

Delicious recipes with four ingredients only

Dates: Wednesdays, February 7, February 21, March 7, 2018

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Homes of the Cooks

Cooks: Charlotte Levin, Ella Zukoff, Eleanor Weinglass & Harriet Ainbinder

Cost: $10 per session; $25 for all three

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Take a break from your post-Passover cleanup and come see some places you never thought of visiting.

Kick off the series on May 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with Making Waves: Jewish Migration to Shanghai from the

Opium War to WWII. This special lecture will be given by Dr. Wendy Abraham, who has lived, studied and

worked in both Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. She has conducted post-graduate research on

oracle bones and bronze inscriptions, directed Chinese language programs for American students and

interpreted for high-level arts delegations from China. She has taught courses on Chinese language, literature,

and culture at universities throughout the United States.

Continue the series on June 10, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. with Latin Beat: Jewish South America. Today,

approximately 500,000 Jews live in South America, predominantly in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Small

communities founded during the Second World War have blossomed into thriving kehillot. Veteran travel

agent Ceil Roth will offer an overview of the sights and sounds of these vibrant destinations, often overlooked

by even seasoned travelers. From Ben Gurion Square in Rio to the Grand Synagogue of Buenos Aires, Jewish

South America will surprise and delight.

ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY.

THERE IS NO CHARGE, EXCEPT AS NOTED.

COME AND LEARN—AND BRING A FRIEND.

CONTACT THE AKSE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION.

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KASHRUTH UPDATE

The Va’ad HaKashruth of Delaware, an independent community organization, serves the needs of kosher certification for Delaware’s Jewish Community. The Va’ad facilitates and promotes high Orthodox standards of kashruth by supervising and certifying several local establishments, caterers and institutions.

If you have questions or suggestions about kashruth in Delaware, establishments in the region acceptable to the Va’ad, or would be willing to become involved in the work of the Va’ad, please contact the Chairperson, Ceil Roth, at 302-834-8422 or the Rav Hamachshir, Rabbi Steven Saks, at 302-762-2705 or [email protected].

The following are under the supervision of the Va’ad:

Type Name Address Phone

Deli ShopRite of Brandywine Commons

(kosher deli, not general deli)

1300 Rocky Run Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19803

302-477-3270

Bakery ShopRite of Brandywine Commons 1300 Rocky Run Parkway


302-477-3270

Bakery Cupcake Heaven 2117 Concord Pike


302-426-0270

Catering Shoprite of Brandywine Commons

(kosher catering department)

1300 Rocky Run Parkway


302-477-3270

Specialty Berri Yummi, North Wilmington The Shoppes at Naamans

3100 Naamans Road, #5


302-478-0200

Specialty Rita’s Water Ice 2909 Concord Pike


302-478-7383

Community Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth

Congregation (building)

4412 Washington Blvd.


302-762-2705

Community Congregation Beth Shalom

(kitchen)

1801 Baynard Blvd.


302-654-4462

Community Siegel Jewish Community Center

(main kitchen, other kitchens, early

childhood, snack bar and campsite)

101 Garden of Eden Rd.


302-478-5660

Community Kutz Home

(kitchen)

704 River Road


302-764-7000

http://gmail.com/http://www.shoprite.com/pd/stores/DE/Wilmington/ShopRite-of-Brandywine-Commons/7837567http://www.shoprite.com/pd/stores/DE/Wilmington/ShopRite-of-Brandywine-Commons/7837567http://www.shoprite.com/pd/stores/DE/Wilmington/ShopRite-of-Brandywine-Commons/7837567http://www.shoprite.com/pd/stores/DE/Wilmington/ShopRite-of-Brandywine-Commons/7837567http://www.berriyummi.com/http://www.berriyummi.com/http://akse.org/http://akse.org/http://www.bethshalomwilmington.org/http://siegeljcc.org/http://www.kutzhome.org/


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ADDITIONAL DONORS FOR ENDOWED HONORS

Irving Chernekoff

Cindy Goldstein & Family

Cindy Goldstein & Family

Endowed by

Endowed by


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EREV (EVENING OF) YOM KIPPUR Friday, September 29, 2017

Candle Lighting before 6:28 PM Fast begins 6:47 PM Kol Nidre PROMPTLY at 6:30 PM

Sermon: “The Western Wall Controversy”

YOM KIPPUR

Saturday, September 30, 2017 Birchot Hashachar 8:00 AM Shacharit 8:30 AM

Torah Service 10:00 AM Sermon : “Enough about the law” 11:00 AM

Yizkor Memorial Service 11:45 AM Musaf Service 12:30 PM

Rabbi’s Teach-In 3:00 PM Mincha Service 4:35 PM Ne’ilah 5:50 PM

Sounding of the Shofar & Ma’ariv Service 7:27 PM Break the Fast 7:40 PM

EVENING OF (EREV) SUCCOT Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:00 PM Candle Lighting 6:20 PM

FIRST DAY OF SUCCOT Thursday, October 5, 2017

Shacharit 9:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:00 PM Candle Lighting after 7:19 PM

SECOND DAY OF SUCCOT Friday, October 6, 2017

Shacharit 9:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:00 PM Candle Lighting 6:17 PM

HOSHANAH RABBAH Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Shacharit 8:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:00 PM Candle Lighting 6:09 PM

SHEMINI ATZERET Thursday, October 12, 2017

Shacharit 9:00 AM Yizkor Memorial Service 10:30 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:15 PM Hakafot 6:45 PM Candle Lighting after 6:50 PM

SIMCHAT TORAH Friday, October 13, 2017

Shacharit 9:00 AM Hakafot 10:00 AM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service 6:00 PM Candle Lighting 6:06 PM


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TIME FOR THOSE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Resolve this year to enrich your life by participating in more

activities at your congregation. Do it for yourself and for AKSE.

-------------------------------------------------COMMITTEES-------------------------------------------------

Ritual

Adult Education

Finance

Administrative

Facilities

Membership*

Ways and Means*

Community Affairs

Kesher (Outreach to Ill and

Homebound)*

Library

AKSE Marketing/Publicity

Gift Card Marketing*

Catering*

Israel Advocacy Committee

Decor

High Holiday*

Presidents/Chai Circle

Historical

Cemetery

Contracts, Rentals, and Event

Coordination - Social Hall

Marketing*

Alternate Facilities

Communications

Shofar

Shabbat newsletter

Website*

E-mail

By election/appointment—

Executive Board

Board of Governors

Collections/adjustments

Torah Scroll Endowment

Fund

----------------------------------------------ORGANIZATIONS----------------------------------------------

Sisterhood*

Men’s Club*

Minyanaires (Teenage Boys Davening Club)*

Chaverot (Teenage Girls Davening Club)*

Chug Ivri (Hebrew Speaking Club)

Va’ad Hakashruth (Kashruth Supervision)*

Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society)

Lanetzach Tzi’irim (Adult Dancers)

High Holiday Choir

Klezmer Band

---------------------------------------------------ACTIVITIES--------------------------------------------------

Daily Minyan*

Shabbat Services

Yom Tov Services

Women’s Tefillah Group*

Partnership Minyan*

Friday Night Dinner*

Shabbat Kiddush*

Shabbaton

Shabbat Hospitality

Café Tamar*

Men’s Club Breakfast Series

Shabbat Torah Study Class

Basic Hebrew Reading Class

Endowed Honors

Judaica Shop*

Purim Gift Baskets

(Mishloach Manot)*

Hamantashen Baking*

Yahrzeit Notices

Yizkor Book*

*These are some specific areas where expertise, help and participation are needed.

NAME: PHONE: E-MAIL:

Please contact me about the following committees, organizations, and activities:

I have an idea for a new activity or program:

Please return to the AKSE Office, fax to 762-3236, or e-mail to [email protected]


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