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

You asked for it, and we are pleased to provide it! Parents have requested that we provide additional opportunities to celebrate Shabbat at AJ as a family. Adath Jeshurun is thrilled to expand our family programs available on Shabbat! For the months of January, February, and March, AJ is offering fun, free family programs !

Please come out and support these programs, so that we know there is interest in having them continue. Full details may be found inside this Messenger. Below is a schedule you may use to mark your calendars today. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m.

Let’s Spend Family Time Together at AJ!

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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 ................................... info@adathjeshurun.com

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 Rabbirabbi@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 111

David A. Lipp l Cantorcantor@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 114

Robin Silverman l Synagogue Administratorrsilverman@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 106 Holly Southwick l Financial Administratorhsouthwick@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 104

Deborah Slosberg l Louisville Melton Directordslosberg@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 115

Sara Gambrell I Preschool Directorsgambrell@adathjeshurun.com I ext. 117

Molly Evancho l Facility & Event Managermevancho@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 113

Barbara Embry l Administrative Assistantbembry@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 105

Belinda Lasch I Administrative Assistantblasch@adathjeshurun.com I ext. 102

Lily Pope l Communications Coordinatorlpope@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 112 Tina Benningfield l Food Service Coordinatortbenningfield@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 116

JANUARY CELEBRATION SHABBAT

Celebrate your birthday or anniversary at AJ on Saturday, January 4th. All those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries

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

January Milestone Anniversaries:

Selma & Larry Kaplin January 20 57 years Allison Levine & Joshua Sachs January 22 1 year Laura & Leon Joyce January 23 10 years Marcia & Donald Gordon January 26 62 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! AJ OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

The AJ Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. Morning Minyan will be held at the Holiday Minyan time of 8:45 a.m.

The AJ Office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Morning Minyan will be held at the regular Minyan time of 7:15 a.m.

IN MEMORIAM

The Congregation extends our condolences to the family and friends of Estelle Cohen.

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.

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AJ LOVES NEW BABIES!

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Parents, Katie & David Miles on the birth of daughter, Noa Kay Miles.

Grandparents, Aaron and Sharon Risen on the birth of granddaughter, Hazel Risen. The proud parents are Lauren & Zachary Risen.

AJ BOOK CLUB

▪▪ Sunday, January 12, 2020

▪▪ 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

▪▪ AJ Roth Family Board Room

▪▪ Facilitated by Dr. Ted Shlechter

▪▪ Enjoy reading this 2019 Ribalow Prize-Winner!

Goodreads review: … “The Last Watchman of Old Cairo” is a moving page-turner of a novel by Michael David Lukas. This tightly woven multigenerational tale illuminates the tensions that have torn communities apart and the unlikely forces – potent magic, forbidden love – that boldly attempt to bridge that divide … Joseph is the son of a Jewish mother and a Muslim father, who is pulled into a mesmerizing adventure to uncover the tangled history that binds the two sides of his family. For generations, the men of the al-Raqb family served as watchmen of the Ibn Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo. Joseph learns of his ancestor, a Muslim orphan who a thousand years earlier served as the first watchman of the synagogue …”

LIFE & LEGACY SOCIETY RECAP

The AJ Life & Legacy Society held its inaugural event on November 22nd following AJ’s Kabbalat Shabbat service. Sixty people enjoyed a reception catered by Executive Chef Maureen Hartmann, who worked her magic preparing a delectable assortment of heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Opening remarks were delivered by Sidney Hymson, AJ Life & Legacy Committee Co-Chair. Jennifer Tuvlin, Federation Life & Legacy Coordinator addressed the gathering and presented a progress report. Rabbi Sarah Tasman, founder of the Tasman Center for Jewish Creativity, gave a meaningful talk entitled “Bless the Work of Our Hands: Building a Sacred Community.” Her message very accurately described the purpose of the Life & Legacy program. Life & Legacy Co-Chairs Sidney Hymson and Frankye Gordon planned this festive event.

If you have not yet joined the Life & Legacy Society, but would like to get more information, please contact Life & Legacy Chairman, Sidney Hymson at 609-4557 or email: shymson@yahoo.com.

AJ MEMBERS ARE THE BEST!

Recently, the tracks in the sliding ark doors in the Chapel were beginning to stick. Fortunately, Dr. Walter Olson was present at minyan, and was able to diagnose the problem. We are pleased to report that Dr. Olson performed minor surgery on

the door, and now it is good as new. He also adjusted and tightened the mechanism on the Sanctuary ark doors. Thank you, Dr. Olson, for the love and care that you show to our House of Worship!

AJ was recently notified that our cardiac defibrillator was out of warranty, and was being recalled. Quotes were obtained, and it was going to be very expensive for the shul to purchase a replacement unit. Drs. Armand & Marylee Rothschild learned of this need, and very generously donated a new defibrillator to the

synagogue. We are so grateful to the Rothschilds for the continued and frequent generosity that they bestow on Adath Jeshurun!

Over the past year, AJ has been regularly updating security around the building. One of those updates was the addition of iPad monitors in the Boardroom and Chapel, to enable those inside to see who is at the door prior to buzzing people inside. The synagogue owned one iPad, but was poised to purchase a second unit that was needed for the installation. At a Board

meeting, members were asked if anyone had an iPad they could donate. David Fuchs immediately raised his hand, and followed up with the donation of an iPad. Thank you, David, for stepping up so quickly, and enabling AJ to complete this project without spending additional funds!

KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE!

Several years ago, Adath Jeshurun members Phyllis & Michael Shaikun learned first-hand the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. They were fortunate enough to live to tell about their near tragedy. Now

they would like to educate others about the importance of installing carbon monoxide monitoring devices. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless lethal killer that can be detected by the proper placement of carbon monoxide detectors in the home. The Shaikuns have generously endowed the Phyllis & Michael Shaikun Tikkun Olam Fund to underwrite the cost of carbon monoxide detectors to help make them affordable for everyone. Carbon monoxide detectors are available in the synagogue office for $10.60 each, which includes sales tax. To obtain a carbon monoxide detector, stop by the synagogue office during business hours. Please bring exact change, a check payable to AJ, or a credit card.

AJ BOOK CLUB

“The Last Watchman of Old Cairo”

by Michael Lukas (2018)

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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!

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.

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

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.

Adath Jeshurun is thrilled to expand our Family Programs available on Shabbat! For the months of January, February, and March, AJ is offering three FREE, Fun, Family Programs each month!

JANUARY 18 FEBRUARY 15 MARCH 14 11:00 a.m.

JANUARY 25 FEBRUARY 22 MARCH 28 11:00 a.m.

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TUESDAY EVENING COURSES

DATES TIMES TUITION INSTRUCTORS

Social Justice: The Heart of Judaism in Theory & Practice

1/07/20 – 3/10/20 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. $165 Dr. Marcia Segal

Sounds and Stories of the American Jewish Experience

1/14/20 – 3/10/20 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. $150 Cantor David Lipp

THURSDAY MORNING COURSES

DATES TIMES TUITION INSTRUCTORS

Sounds and Stories of the American Jewish Experience

1/16/20 – 3/12/20 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. $150 Cantor David Lipp

Bereshit (Genesis) 1: Creation to Abraham & Sarah

1/09/20 – 3/12/20 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $165 Deborah Slosberg

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

▪▪ Social Justice: The Heart of Judaism in Theory & Practice: This new Melton course aims to engage students on a journey of Jewish discovery through studying ancient and contemporary texts. The course is designed to educate and stimulate discussion, encouraging class participants to translate their learning into action.

▪▪ Sounds and Stories of the American Jewish Experience: A pilot curriculum which engages the narrative of the students as they interact with the history and music of the American Jewish Experience.

▪▪ Bereshit (Genesis) 1: Creation to Abraham & Sarah: Written commentary and visual artwork guide us through the first half of the book of Bereshit (Genesis). This course is an interactive conversation with the Torah, ancient and contemporary interpretation, and the personal meaning of the texts we find.

www.adathjeshurn.com/melton

For more information, contact Louisville Melton Director, Deborah Slosberg dslosberg@adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359, ext. 115

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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

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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 mevancho@adathjeshurun.com 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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Anonymous (2) Ed & Beth Adler Barry & Shevvy Baker Nancy Balf Sonny & Gladys Bass Arnold & Terry Belker Moshe & Cheryl Ben David Carl Bensinger Hans Bensinger Dmitry & Emma Berdichevsky Stephen & Sharon Berger Jay & Mona Brodsky Harris Berman Matthew & Ellana Bessen Bob & Jaye Bittner Michael & Alexandra Blinchevsky Nancy Blodgett Bruce Blue

Ed & Marsha Bornstein Jim & Lisa Bornstein Beth Branson Jeff & Bari Calderon Jeffrey & Susan Callen David Carney Marilyn Carney Daniel & Lizzie Cohen Jonathan & Rebecca Cohen Michael & Paula Cohn Dana Dugatkin Alan & Linda Engel Bill & Dora Esakov Bernie & Rhoda Faller James & Phyllis Fine Cybil Flora Esther Fox Gary & Mary Fox Martin & Ruth Fox Craig Friedman Alan & Debra Friedman Daniel & Jasmine Frockt Steve Alter & Deborah Frockt Madolyn Frockt David Fuchs Tom Keefe & Dorothy Galatz Bruce Gale Bert & Shirley Geer Lance & Amy Gilbert Mark & Tracy Geller Thom & Sami George Jeffrey Glazer & Karen Abrams Brian & Deborah Goldberg Ed & Barbara Goldberg Jon Goldberg & Jan West Stanley & Carol Goldberg Murrell & Rachel Goldberg Stuart & Linda Goldberg

Al & Anita Goldin David & Nicole Goldstein Neil Davidoff & Felissa Goldstein Steve Goldstein Steve & Susan Goodman David & Barbara Gordon Donald & Marcia Gordon Bob & Bette Gordon Sam & Marlene Gordon Phyllis Green Ralph Green & Shellie Branson David & Michelle Greenberg Philip M. & Susie Greenberg Mitch & Jennifer Greenfield Larry Grossman Muriel Handmaker Bruce Haskell Sam Hendrick Jonathan & Janet Hodes Todd & Jenny Howard Charles & Lori Hubscher Larry & Cheryl Hughett Bernard Hyman Michael Hymson & Karen Strauss Sidney Hymson & Barbara Isaacs Irv & Mindy Jaffe Jeff & Margaret Jamner Carol Jones Michelle Jones & Belinda Setters Bob Kanovitz Sharon Kaplin Larry & Selma Kaplin Frank & Meryl Kasdan Allen & Gale Katcher Harvey & Arlene Kaufman Jay & Sherry Kaufman Bradley & Susan Keller John & Maria Kayser Edward & Nicole King Lawrence Kirschenbaum & Stephanie Speigel Elias Klein Joan Klein Jeff & Mindy Klein Jon & Laura Klein Susan Klempner Ron & Raquel Koff Bob & Margie Kohn David Kohn Sylvia Kozlove Larry & Ellen Kozlove David & Phyllis Leibson Joel Lerner Diane Levine Sheldon & Paula Levinson Alan & Janet Levitan Gil & Sue Levitch Cantor David Lipp & Rabbi Laura Metzger Charles & Karen Lipschutz Craig & Joanie Lustig Shelia Lynch Martin Margulis Paul & Herlene Margulis Renee Masterson Lester & Sandee Miller Jean Morrison Mark & Robyn Newstadt Chuck & Sarah O'Koon Walter & Judy Olson Miriam Ostroff Myron & Barbara Pass Peter Pearlman

Emily Podgursky Mara Lai Raab Aaron & Sharon Risen Abe & Harriet Rolnick Charles & Estella Rosenberg Paul & Katherine Rosenberg Elliott & Marcy Rosengarten David & Sharon Rosenthal Lynn Rosenthal Stanley & Donna Rosenthal Bobbie Rouben Michael & Julie Sabes William & Evelyn Sabes Bob & Felice Sachs Lottie Samuel Michael Samuel Steve & Lori Samuel Denise Schiller William & Diana Schmied Frank & Mona Schramko Ed & Marcia Segal Benjamin & Jody Shaikun Stephanie Shaikun Michael & Phyllis Shaikun Howie & Shane Shaps Don & Sharon Shavinsky Erwin Sherman Judie Sherman Gil & Sandra Shifrin Ted Shlechter Sara Shpilberg Victor & Karen Shpilberg Myron Shuster Richard Shuster Bruce & Robin Silverman Fred & Robin Simon Rabbi Robert & Deborah Slosberg Roz Slyn Clara Small Steve & Nancy Snow Larry & Melinda Snyder Julie Snyder Carole Snyder Gloria Soltes Don & Elaine Stern Stanley Sternberg & Susan Eichenberger Barry Stoler Jimmie & Nancy Strull Steve & Helen Sweitzer Bruce Tasch & Elaine Stauble Murray & Bonnie Toborowsky Rick & Hope Trebilcock Larry Wasser & Laura Melon Al & Sally Wax Daniel & Sally Weinberg Frank & Barbara Weisberg Michael & Molly Weisberg Ron & Elaine Weisberg Steve & Deborah Winters Jerry Wolff Jonathan & Stephi Wolff Mark & Robin Wolff Sara Yamin William & Susan Yarmuth Arnold & Carol Zegart Jonathan & Martha Ziskind

As of December 16, 2019, a total of 193 AJ members and friends have pledged $103,743. The annual High Holy Day appeal is vital to the sustainability of our shul. Every dollar counts!

If you have not yet made a pledge, you may do so by contacting Holly Southwick at 649-8135 or at adathjeshurun.com/highholydayappeal.

The Congregation is very grateful to the following people for their generosity and support in responding to AJ’s High Holy Day appeal!

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ADATH JESHURUN IS GRATEFUL FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS! FUND Type Purpose Donor Level Dedication of Etz Hayim Chumash Honor Speedy Recovery of Sara Shpilberg David Carney, Renee Greenspan, Sylvia

Kozlove, Roz Slyn, and Fran Winchell Chai Yai Yai

Dedication of Etz Hayim Chumash Yahrzeit Son, Brother, and Father, Joshua Sweitzer Helen & Steve Sweitzer Chai Yai Yai Dedication of Siddur Lev Shalem Honor Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Ryan Logan Shaps Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Double Chai Dedication of Siddur Lev Shalem Yahrzeit Pearl & Henry Galatz Dorothy Galatz & Tom Keefe, Michael & Miki

and Kairi Keefe, and David Keefe Double Chai

AJ Preschool Honor Engagement of Dana Strull, daughter of Nancy & Jimmie Strull Maxine & Murrel Goldberg Chai Memory Doug Simpson Judy Rosenberg & Emma Biggs Triple Chai Memory Irvin Goldstein Keri & Phil Schneeman Double Chai

Richard & Mary Lynn Watson Chai AJ Security Fund Memory Irvin Goldstein Beth S. Branson Chai AJ Tribute Fund Honor Shelly Gilman Lois & Larry Simon Chai Yai Yai

General Donation Simon Wolf Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Ziskind Jonathan Ziskind Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Jeanette and Abe Streicher Gerre Goldenberg & Harriet Kaplin Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Ida G. Baer Linda Goldberg Double Chai Yahrzeit Son, Steven Geer Shirley & Bert Geer Chai Yahrzeit Father, Julius Seltz Herbert Seltz Chai Yahrzeit Father-in-law, Aron Podgursky Emily Podgursky Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Hannah Seidenman Gerre Goldenberg & Harriet Kaplin Chai

Abe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery Beautification Fund

Yahrzeit Grandmother, Rebecca Bierman Alan Weisberg Chai

Arnold Jay Levin Simcha Fund Honor J. David Rosenberg Arnie Levin & Don Powell Chai Cantor David A. Lipp Discretionary Fund

Honor Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Ryan Logan Shaps Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Yai Yai Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, son of Shane & Howard Shaps Shane & Howard Shaps Triple Chai Honor Joan Klein Eileen S. Churney Double Chai Honor Special Birthday of Miriam Ostroff Debbie & Steve Winters Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Sara Shpilberg Eileen S. Churney Chai Memory David Jones Raquel & Ron Koff Double Chai Memory Lucille Bederman Marci & Mark Perelmuter Double Chai Memory Father of Jay Eichberg Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Lillian Manis Susan & Jeffrey Callen and family Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Mother, Barbara Richardson Michelle Jones Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Father, Sidney Lipschutz Charles Lipschutz Double Chai Yahrzeit Stuart Fine Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Philip Morrison Goldia Morrison Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Madeline Baxter Diane Stoler Chai Yahrzeit Mother-in-law, Florence Stoler Diane Stoler Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Betty S. Pittman Craig Friedman Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Nettie Ontell Gale Katcher Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Carolyn Spitz Adrienne Shultz Chai

Cari E. Kleinman For The Children Fund Yahrzeit Niece, Stacy Rosenbaum Sharon & Michael Kleinman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Leo Charn Sharon & Michael Kleinman Chai

Dorothy & Henry Goldstein Gemilut Hasadim Fund

Memory Irvin Goldstein Luckett & Farley Very Generous The Bryan Way Pohl Family Triple Chai Phyllis & Michael Shaikun, Carol & Arnold Zegart; Kaye & Sonny Kreitman; Gloria, Bruce, & Marcie Greenfield

Double Chai

Bobbie Rouben, Dora & Bill Esakov, Gracie Wishnia, Nicole & David Goldstein, Florence Cohn, Marcia & Ed Segal; Don & Joan Habig; Simon Wolf; Evelyn Smith; Diane & Elliott Sadle; Dennis & Judy Hummel; Beverly & Gorman Bradley

Chai

Dorothy Levy Memorial Retreat Speaker Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Rebecca Levy William & Judith Levy Chai

Edna Yarmuth Melton Scholarship Fund Honor Birth of Ethan Ari Weinstock, Grandson of Rabbi & Deborah Slosberg

Lynn Rosenthal Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Irene Green Ralph Green Triple Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Goldie Axner Karen & Bruce Cohen Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Cohen Karen & Bruce Cohen Chai

Endowment Fund Honor Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Berdichevsky Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Memory Irvin Goldstein Dora & Bill Esakov; Charles & Karen Cohen Chai

Harold & Frankye Klein Gordon Event Fund

Memory Irvin Goldstein Frankye & Harold Gordon Chai

Julie Olson Shabbat Scholar Fund Yahrzeit Father, Emanuel Perlstein Frank Schwartz Double Chai Julius L. Kozlove Tikkun Olam Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Barbara Embry Elaine Bornstein Chai

Yahrzeit Husband, Julius Kozlove Sylvia Kozlove Chai Yahrzeit Uncle, Tobias Resnik Roz Slyn Chai

Justin G. Mark Memorial Children's Lounge Fund

Memory Shirley Stein Barbara & David Gordon Chai

Kohn-Berman Anniversary Flower Fund

Honor 90th Birthday of Stanley Kreinik Elaine Bornstein Chai Honor 60th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara & David Gordon Margie & Bob Kohn Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Margie & Bob Kohn Chai

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THANK YOU, AJ KROGER SHOPPERS!

Thank you to the 120 AJ households who shopped at Kroger using their Kroger Plus card linked to Adath Jeshurun! The shul earned $595.26 in rebates from Kroger for the past three months. If you have not already done so, please link your Kroger Plus card to AJ’s rebate account #SR528 to earn rebates for AJ. To enroll, visit: www.kroger.com, and click on “Community Rewards.” We thank you!

Kohn-Berman Anniversary Flower Fund Memory Estelle Gordon Cohen Harris Berman Chai Memory Irvin Goldstein Margie & Bob Kohn Chai

Lillian & Morris Borowitz Youth Scholarship Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Helen Shapiro Lillian Levy Chai Yahrzeit Sister, Shirley Brilliant Lillian Levy Chai

Mazon Yahrzeit Mother, Sarah Lowenthal Gladys Bass Double Chai Yahrzeit Sister, Lillian Epstein Gladys Bass Double Chai

Melvin & Shellie Benovitz Library Fund Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, Grandson of Sarah & Chuck O'Koon

Elaine Bornstein Chai

Honor Good Health to Uri & Marilyn Glattstein Elaine Bornstein Chai Rabbi Robert B. Slosberg Discretionary Fund

Honor Birth of Ethan Ari Weinstock, Grandson of Rabbi & Deborah Slosberg

Amy & Lance Gilbert Triple Chai Janet & Jonathan Hodes; Sarah & Chuck O'Koon; Paula & Michael Cohn

Double Chai

Carl Bensinger; Margie & Bob Kohn; Julie & Michael Sabes; Sylvia Kozlove; Phyllis & David Leibson; Minda Schwartz; Sharon & Michael Kleinman; Marilyn Carney

Chai

Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, son of Shane & Howard Shaps Shane & Howard Shaps Triple Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Sara Shpilberg Judy Greenberg Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Diane Joels Judy Greenberg Chai Memory Lucille Bederman Doug Lamb Chai Yai Yai Memory Stuart Fine, Brother of Jerry Fine Margie & Bob Kohn Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Philip Morrison Goldia Morrison Chai Yahrzeit Father, Louis Glazer Evelyn Smith Chai

Rabbi Robert B. Slosberg Minyan Fund Honor Birth of Ethan Ari Weinstock, Grandson of Rabbi & Deborah Slosberg

Robin & Mark Wolff Double Chai

Memory Pearl Galatz Margaret & Jeffrey Jamner Chai Yai Yai Memory Irvin Goldstein Sharon & Steve Berger Chai Yahrzeit Uncle, Harold Israel Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Rose Lester Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Jack Israel Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Henry Sabes Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Uncle, Melvin Bellman Julie & Michael Sabes Chai Yahrzeit Sister-in-law, Linda Schneider Susan Goodman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Frank Roth Gloria Soltes Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Sylvia Ruby Selma Kaplin Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Philip Morrison Goldia Morrison Chai

Rabbi Simcha Kling Education Fund Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Lynn Rosenthal Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Rachel Bauman Helen Sweitzer Chai

Rebecca & Barnet Linker Kiddush Cup Fund

Yahrzeit Grandfather, Julius Raab Larry Grossman Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Ada Sara Grossman Larry Grossman Chai

Robin Silverman Renovation Fund Memory Sassy Zegart Robin Silverman Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Abraham Fink Arnold Zegart Double Chai

Sally Younger & Peter Pearlman Chesed Fund

Yahrzeit Father, Irving Honigberg Paula Cohn Triple Chai

Stephen J. & Gerry Evans Family Misheberakh Fund

Memory Gail Herman Gerry & Steve Evans Chai Yahrzeit Grandfather, Sam G. Stoler Craig Friedman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Sam Stoler Gerry Evans Chai

Stuart A. Handmaker L'Dor Vador Fund Honor Bat Mitzvah of Daisy Handmaker Lynn Rosenthal Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Barbara Embry Muriel Handmaker Chai Yahrzeit Cousin, Anthony Handmaker Muriel Handmaker Chai

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

Honor Special Birthday of Chuck O'Koon Shane Shaps, Jeffrey O'Koon and families Triple Chai Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, Grandson of Sarah & Chuck

O'Koon Sandee & Steve Linker; Patsy O'Brien; Elaine Stauble & Bruce Tasch; Sandee & Lester Miller

Chai

Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, Son of Shane & Howard Shaps Dr. & Mrs. Gary Fuchs Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor 60th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara & David Gordon Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor 45th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara & Frank Weisberg Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor 40th Wedding Anniversary of Mindy & Irv Jaffe Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor 35th Wedding Anniversary of Marcy & Elliott Rosengarten Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of David Cooper Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Shirley Katz Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Memory Stuart Fine, Brother of Jerry Fine Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai

ADATH JESHURUN IS GRATEFUL FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS! FUND Type Purpose Donor Level Dedication of Etz Hayim Chumash Honor Speedy Recovery of Sara Shpilberg David Carney, Renee Greenspan, Sylvia

Kozlove, Roz Slyn, and Fran Winchell Chai Yai Yai

Dedication of Etz Hayim Chumash Yahrzeit Son, Brother, and Father, Joshua Sweitzer Helen & Steve Sweitzer Chai Yai Yai Dedication of Siddur Lev Shalem Honor Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Ryan Logan Shaps Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Double Chai Dedication of Siddur Lev Shalem Yahrzeit Pearl & Henry Galatz Dorothy Galatz & Tom Keefe, Michael & Miki

and Kairi Keefe, and David Keefe Double Chai

AJ Preschool Honor Engagement of Dana Strull, daughter of Nancy & Jimmie Strull Maxine & Murrel Goldberg Chai Memory Doug Simpson Judy Rosenberg & Emma Biggs Triple Chai Memory Irvin Goldstein Keri & Phil Schneeman Double Chai

Richard & Mary Lynn Watson Chai AJ Security Fund Memory Irvin Goldstein Beth S. Branson Chai AJ Tribute Fund Honor Shelly Gilman Lois & Larry Simon Chai Yai Yai

General Donation Simon Wolf Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Ziskind Jonathan Ziskind Double Chai Yahrzeit Parents, Jeanette and Abe Streicher Gerre Goldenberg & Harriet Kaplin Double Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Ida G. Baer Linda Goldberg Double Chai Yahrzeit Son, Steven Geer Shirley & Bert Geer Chai Yahrzeit Father, Julius Seltz Herbert Seltz Chai Yahrzeit Father-in-law, Aron Podgursky Emily Podgursky Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Hannah Seidenman Gerre Goldenberg & Harriet Kaplin Chai

Abe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery Beautification Fund

Yahrzeit Grandmother, Rebecca Bierman Alan Weisberg Chai

Arnold Jay Levin Simcha Fund Honor J. David Rosenberg Arnie Levin & Don Powell Chai Cantor David A. Lipp Discretionary Fund

Honor Bar Mitzvah of grandson, Ryan Logan Shaps Sarah & Chuck O'Koon Chai Yai Yai Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps, son of Shane & Howard Shaps Shane & Howard Shaps Triple Chai Honor Joan Klein Eileen S. Churney Double Chai Honor Special Birthday of Miriam Ostroff Debbie & Steve Winters Chai Honor Speedy Recovery of Sara Shpilberg Eileen S. Churney Chai Memory David Jones Raquel & Ron Koff Double Chai Memory Lucille Bederman Marci & Mark Perelmuter Double Chai Memory Father of Jay Eichberg Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Lillian Manis Susan & Jeffrey Callen and family Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Mother, Barbara Richardson Michelle Jones Chai Yai Yai Yahrzeit Father, Sidney Lipschutz Charles Lipschutz Double Chai Yahrzeit Stuart Fine Sharon Sexter Chai Yahrzeit Husband, Philip Morrison Goldia Morrison Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Madeline Baxter Diane Stoler Chai Yahrzeit Mother-in-law, Florence Stoler Diane Stoler Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Betty S. Pittman Craig Friedman Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Nettie Ontell Gale Katcher Chai Yahrzeit Grandmother, Carolyn Spitz Adrienne Shultz Chai

Cari E. Kleinman For The Children Fund Yahrzeit Niece, Stacy Rosenbaum Sharon & Michael Kleinman Chai Yahrzeit Father, Leo Charn Sharon & Michael Kleinman Chai

Dorothy & Henry Goldstein Gemilut Hasadim Fund

Memory Irvin Goldstein Luckett & Farley Very Generous The Bryan Way Pohl Family Triple Chai Phyllis & Michael Shaikun, Carol & Arnold Zegart; Kaye & Sonny Kreitman; Gloria, Bruce, & Marcie Greenfield

Double Chai

Bobbie Rouben, Dora & Bill Esakov, Gracie Wishnia, Nicole & David Goldstein, Florence Cohn, Marcia & Ed Segal; Don & Joan Habig; Simon Wolf; Evelyn Smith; Diane & Elliott Sadle; Dennis & Judy Hummel; Beverly & Gorman Bradley

Chai

Dorothy Levy Memorial Retreat Speaker Fund

Yahrzeit Mother, Rebecca Levy William & Judith Levy Chai

Edna Yarmuth Melton Scholarship Fund Honor Birth of Ethan Ari Weinstock, Grandson of Rabbi & Deborah Slosberg

Lynn Rosenthal Chai

Yahrzeit Mother, Irene Green Ralph Green Triple Chai Yahrzeit Mother, Goldie Axner Karen & Bruce Cohen Chai Yahrzeit Father, Bernard Cohen Karen & Bruce Cohen Chai

Endowment Fund Honor Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Berdichevsky Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Honor Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Logan Shaps Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Dora & Bill Esakov Chai Memory Irvin Goldstein Dora & Bill Esakov; Charles & Karen Cohen Chai

Harold & Frankye Klein Gordon Event Fund

Memory Irvin Goldstein Frankye & Harold Gordon Chai

Julie Olson Shabbat Scholar Fund Yahrzeit Father, Emanuel Perlstein Frank Schwartz Double Chai Julius L. Kozlove Tikkun Olam Fund Honor Speedy Recovery of Barbara Embry Elaine Bornstein Chai

Yahrzeit Husband, Julius Kozlove Sylvia Kozlove Chai Yahrzeit Uncle, Tobias Resnik Roz Slyn Chai

Justin G. Mark Memorial Children's Lounge Fund

Memory Shirley Stein Barbara & David Gordon Chai

Kohn-Berman Anniversary Flower Fund

Honor 90th Birthday of Stanley Kreinik Elaine Bornstein Chai Honor 60th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara & David Gordon Margie & Bob Kohn Honor 65th Wedding Anniversary of Elaine & Don Stern Margie & Bob Kohn Chai

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

4th of Tevet

8:45a Holiday Morning Minyan

2 5th of Tevet

3 6th of Tevet 4:15p Office Closes 5:17p Candle lighting

4 7th of Tevet Parashat Vayigash

Celebration Shabbat 6:01p Havdalah

5 8th of Tevet

6 9th of Tevet

7 10th of Tevet 6:30p Melton

8 11th of Tevet LBSY

9 12th of Tevet 9:30a Melton

10 13th of Tevet 4:30p Office Closes 5:23p

Candle lighting

11 14th of Tevet Parashat Vayechi

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

6:07p Havdalah

12 15th of Tevet LBSY & HSJS 11:00a Topics in Aging Wisely 2:00p AJ Book Club

13 16th of Tevet

14 17th of Tevet 6:30p Melton

15 18th of Tevet LBSY

16 19th of Tevet 9:30a Melton

17 20th of Tevet 4:30p Office Closes 5:30p

Candle lighting

18 21st of Tevet Parashat Shemot

11:00a Mini Minyan with Storyteller John Gage!

6:14p Havdalah

19 22nd of Tevet LBSY

20 23rd of Tevet

7:15a Morning Minyan

21 24th of Tevet 6:30p Melton

22 25th of Tevet LBSY

23 26th of Tevet

9:30a Melton 7:00p Board of Trustees Meeting

24 27th of Tevet 4:30p Office Closes 5:38p Candle lighting

25 28th of Tevet Parashat Vaera

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

6:22p Havdalah

26 29th of Tevet LBSY & HSJS

27 1st of Sh'vat Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat

28 2nd of Sh'vat 6:30p Melton

29 3rd of Sh'vat LBSY

30 4th of Sh'vat 9:30a Melton

31 5th of Sh'vat 4:45p Office Closes 5:46p Candle lighting

AADDAATTHH JJEESSHHUURRUUNN CCAALLEENNDDAARR ❖❖ JJAANNUUAARRYY 22002200 ((55778800))

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

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.

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

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Messenger January 2020Issue No. 286Published Monthly

CongregationAdath Jeshurun

“LEGAL HOLIDAY” MINYAN EXPLAINED

For many decades, Adath Jeshurun has modified the start time of morning minyan on the following six legal holidays each year: • New Year's Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day

Statistics show that the majority of United States companies close on these six holidays. Since many people sleep a little later when they are not expected at work, AJ morning minyan on these six days begins a little later at 8:45 a.m., rather than the usual time of 7:15 a.m.

Statistics show that the majority of American companies DO NOT CLOSE on the following four federal holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Out of respect to the many minyan participants who work on these four holidays, morning minyan is held at the usual time of 7:15 a.m. This enables our working members to attend morning minyan, and still arrive at work on time. This information is always available on the AJ Website under the “Worship” information, and can also be found on the Messenger calendar for the specific month in which the holiday falls.