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Rabbi Robert L. Tobin to be Senior RabbiWe are pleased to announce that Rabbi Robert L. Tobin has been selected to be the next Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom. Rabbi Tobin is currently the Rabbi of The Conservative Synagogue in Westport, Connecticut. Prior to Westport, Rabbi Tobin was Associate Rabbi at Chizuk Amuno Congregation in Baltimore, MD. He was ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1999. He also has been a Judaic teacher at Temple Adat Ari El in Los Angeles and at Camp Ramah in Canada, served as a Hillel Graduate Resident Fellow at the University of Judaism, and managed the Alumni Fund at the University of Rochester. He also currently serves on the MERCAZ/USA national board of directors.

Rabbi Tobin and his wife Lisa have four children, Maya (5), Yosef (5), Ezra (3), and Avi (1). Lisa is a Jewish Federation professional, having worked at The Associated in Baltimore, and currently directs Reading Partners for the Stamford Jewish Federation. Rabbi Tobin grew up in and around Rochester, NY, and has lived or studied in South Africa, Chile, France and Israel. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 1988 and has earned three advanced degrees – a Master of Arts in Religion from Syracuse University (1992), a Master of Hebrew Letters from the University of Judaism (1994) and a Master of Arts in Judaic Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York (1999). Lisa, like the rabbi, also holds three Master’s degrees.

We welcome Rabbi Tobin and his family to the Beth Shalom family.

High School Seniors HonoredBeth Shalom’s graduating high school seniors will be honored at the annual Beth Shalom Baccalaureate service and Shabbat dinner Friday, April 25, at the Wornall Campus. The evening is subsidized through a generous gift from the Beverly and Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund of the Beth Shalom Foundation in memory of Beverly Bodker. The service begins at 6 p.m., followed by Shabbat dinner, which is complimentary for our honored graduates. Each senior will also receive a gift.

The congregation is invited to join in the celebration by attending the service and dinner. Reservations for dinner may be made by sending $16 for adults and $10 for children (up to age 10) to Beth Shalom, c/o Shelley Rissien, 14200 Lamar, OPKS 66223. A vegetarian option is also available.

Baccalaureate services are held for graduating classes at most colleges and universities, as well as some high schools. “We thought it would be nice for us to mark high school graduation within the Beth Shalom community,” explained Rabbi Cohen. “We want to bless our students as they begin this new chapter in their lives.” See the list of graduating seniors on page 4.

Also, please see Debbie Sosland-Edelman’s reflection on the importance of this event on page 2.

Rabbi Robert L. Tobin


APRILservice schedule High School Graduation

“Rite of Passage” by Debbie Sosland-Edelman

p e r s o n a l p e r s p e c t i ve

Shabbat Services will be held at the Wornall Campus,

9400 Wornall Road

Sunday morning Shaharit will be held at the Lamar Campus,

14200 Lamar

Hag Sameah

Daily and Sunday Services

Shaharit: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. -Wornall Sunday, 8:30 a.m. -Lamar Minha: Monday–Friday, 6 p.m. -Wornall Sunday, 6 p.m. -Wornall

Shabbat Services Wornall Main Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Library Minyan 9:30 a.m. Tots for Torah 9:30 a.m. B’Yahad (K-5) 10 a.m. Minha 6 p.m.

Tefillah 2000 Friday, April 18 6 p.m. Lamar Campus

There will be NO evening minyan at the Wornall Campus April 18.

Sunday, April 27 , Yizkor 9:30 a.m. Wornall Campus

First Friday Shabbat Friday, April 4 6 p.m. Wornall Campus

Tot Shabbat Friday, April 25 6 p.m. Lamar Campus

Taste of Shabbat Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. Wornall Campus

In Jewish tradition the bar/bat mitzvah is a life cycle event that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. However in the 21st century high school graduation is also a very real rite of passage. For 18 years we nurture our children and instill in them the values and traditions that are important to us. Upon graduation, our children become independent and make important decisions while they are living away from home. I am guessing that if you are reading this article in the Scroll, Judaism is one of those values you have worked hard to instill. If you are the parent of a high school senior, the dreaded time has come for your child to go out on his/her own. You are probably beginning to wonder about the kind of Jewish decisions that he/she will make next year. What will he do on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur? Will she light Shabbat candles? Will he participate in a Seder? Will she have Jewish friends?

Two years ago Beth Shalom instituted a Shabbat dinner honoring the high school seniors, to focus on this important rite of passage and to send our children off with love and blessings from the clergy and the congregation. In addition, the students received a useful resource about Jewish life on college campuses. At dinner each senior was recognized warmly, as the rabbis communicated to our sons and daughters the importance of staying connected to Judaism. They reminded our children that Beth Shalom would continue to be a source of spiritual support even though they would no longer be living at home. The rabbis emphasized that they (and all Beth Shalom staff ) would be available any time, encouraging them to call.

I urge every senior family to participate in this ritual. It was meaningful for our entire family.

Debbie Sosland-Edelman

Thursday, April 17, 6:45 a.m. Fast of the First BornSaturday, April 19, 6 p.m. Erev Pesah Sunday, April 20 9:30 a.m. - Day 1 6 p.m. - Erev Day 2 6:30 p.m. - Community SederMonday, April 21 9:30 a.m. - Day 2 8 p.m. - Minha/Maariv

Friday, April 25, 6 p.m. Erev Day 7 Saturday, April 26 9:30 a.m. - Day 7 10 a.m. - Taste of Shabbat No Library Minyan 6 p.m. - Minha/MaarivSunday April 27 with Yizkor 9:30 a.m. Traditional - Day 8 9:30 a.m. Tefillah 2000 -Day 8 8 p.m. - Minha/Maariv

Pesah Service Schedule Wornall

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covenant with Israel, but, as we know today, slavery and injustice continue: the redemption is not complete. Our freedom is not complete and will not be complete until all people can approach God in peace. Rebuilding His house is the process of tikkun olam; for His House is not simply the Temple in Jerusalem, it is the world.

The melody of Adir Hu is used in the Pesah service a number of times, when we sing “mi chamocha” and when we chant Hallel. When you hear this melody, think of its meaning, think of the continuation of our redemption, and think of the rebuilding of God’s world, our world.

Rabbi Alan L. [email protected] | 913-647-7294

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Hazzan Robert [email protected] | 913-647-7296

“Accepting Change”Pesah, the festival that commemorates freedom from slavery, presented a sea change for the Israelites. Some commentaries emphasize that the wilderness experience was necessary in order to acclimate the people to being free. There is much that we can learn from this, especially in

regard to accepting change. It takes time and effort.

During these last months, I frequently think about legacy—what will mine be? What is most important to me for the future of our congregation? While there are a number of things to consider, one most often comes to mind. It may be the easiest to consider and the hardest to implement. Change will come and it must be accepted.

I know this is easier said than done. We all carry the baggage of what has been done and, therefore, what we should always do. Change is a challenge but a necessary one. It will take regular reminders of the need for this.

It is very important to understand that only through healthy and processed change does growth and viability continue. This was true 19 years ago when I came to Beth Shalom and remains true today. My successor will spend the initial months getting acquainted with people and programs. Even during that time, there will be things that will be done differently and this is normal and to be accepted and welcomed. Those areas of change will increase in the future. I ask everyone to accept, encourage and support this as an important part of what a congregation does. If nothing else, I hope this message remains as my legacy for the future.

Next month, I will continue with some additional thoughts on change. In the meantime, Linda joins me in wishing everyone of our Beth Shalom family the best for a sweet and meaningful Pesah.

There are many songs we sing to celebrate the chagim. However, each chag has one melody which represents the uniqueness of the holiday. When we hear that melody incorporated into the announcement of the month, we know that the chag is coming. The motif for Pesah is the tune which we associate with “Adir Hu.” The melody goes back many years (we have a written version over 350 years old), and we don’t know the original source; perhaps it is “misinai.” The words were written in the 15th century and form an acrostic (each line beginning with the next letter of the aleph-bet). It begins “adir hu, yivneh veito b’karov,” “He is mighty; may He rebuild His house soon.” We can understand the proclamation of God’s might, since Pesah is clearly a celebration of God’s awesome power over nature, over kings and over injustice. But why would we link Pesah with the rebuilding of the Temple, His house?

Pesah is, above all else, a holiday of redemption. We were redeemed from slavery. We were brought back, ultimately, to Israel. Unfortunately, the redemption from Egypt wasn’t enough. Perhaps in a theological sense it fulfilled God’s

Chagim Melodies


Programming DepartmentShelley Rissien, Programming Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7291Linda Sander, Programming Associate | [email protected] | 913-647-7269

Lotsa Pasta DinnerDon’t want to cook dinner the night before the Pesah holiday begins? We have the perfect solution for you! Join us Friday evening, April 18 at the Lamar Campus for our annual Lotsa Pasta dinner (no matza in our potza!).

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with both traditional

Scenes from the Conception Abbey Day Trip to Conception, MOouri.

Sondra and Jay Rozen and Friends Abbot Polan speaking to the group Abbot Polan and Rabbi Cohen about the Abbey and its history.

services and Tefillah 2000 services including Yachad - The Traveling Tefillah Band. Immediately following, a delicious pasta dinner will be served. A flyer has been sent in the mail and is available on the Beth Shalom website. No services will be held at Wornall that evening.

A Taste of ShabbatSaturday, April 26

10 a.m. Wornall Please join us for this participatory,

intergenerational service.

High School Seniors Honored (continued from page 1)

The graduating seniors being honored include the following. Please notify Shelley Rissien if other Beth Shalom seniors have been inadvertently omitted.Dahlia Berger daughter of

David and Karen BergerJoel Berger son of Gary and Randi

Berger and the late Helene BergerSarah Blackman daughter of

Jeffrey and Corrine BlackmanCharles Bock son of

David and Lynne BockJeremy Borowick son of

Jerry and Karen BorowickScott Bratt son of

Joel and Jean BrattDebbie Braverman daughter of

Michael and Rebecca Braverman Steven Carl son of

Larry and Nancy CarlJonah Chilton son of

Jonathan and Ellen ChiltonMarla Daniels daughter of

Rob and Cindy Daniels

Emma Eisemann daughter of Mark Eisemann and Leslie Mark

Lenni Enslein daughter of Jerald Enslein and Terri Turner

Andrew Foote son of Michael Foote and Debra Pener

Zachary Feldman son of Cynthia Foss

Joshua Fried son of Ed and Sandi Fried

Melissa Friedman daughter of Gary and Patti Friedman

Michael Gasser son of Jeffrey and Valerie Gasser

Lindsey Gerson daughter of Howard and Cherise Gerson

Carolyn Grossman daughter of Robert and Bette Grossman

Stacy Handler daughter of Michael and Gay Handler

Zachary Heisler son of Norman and Alison Heisler

Seth Hermanson son of Phil and Jackie Hermanson

Josh Kantor son of Barry and Cheryl Kantor

Megan Kelly daughter of Tim and Francie Kelly

Scott Kessler son of Louis and Marilyn Kessler

Michael Lebovitz son of Allen and Susan Lebovitz

Brian Levine son of Sam and Danielle Levine

Danielle Lipsman daughter of Frank Lipsman and Janet Mark

Stephanie Malyn daughter of Michael and Wendy Malyn

Jordan Marks son of Ronald Marks and Mary Marks

Jordan Pollack son of Stuart Pollack and Roberta Pollack

Gordon Reiz son of Nathan and Nancy Reiz

Kaitlin Rydell daughter of Gary and Marcy Rydell

Jana Silverman daughter of Michael and Marcia Silverman

Morgan Sonnenschein son of Ken and Sheila Sonnenschein

Daniel Stark son of Jim and Margie Stark

Elizabeth von Ende daughter of Richard von Ende and Harriet Langley

Isaac Wilder son of Harris Wilder and Harlene Hipsh

Mark Wildman son of Michael and Andi Wildman and Giselle Wildman


a d u l t l e a r n i n gWhy Do We…? Question: Why do we use specific melodies for some parts of the prayer service, but alter the melodies in other parts?

The Maharil, Rabbi Jacob Moelin of Mainz, ruled in the 14th Century that the traditional melodies of the prayer service must be maintained. Those traditional melodies, known as misinai tunes, and the motifs of the various parts of the service, form the core of the music for the prayers in the Ashkenazi tradition. Notated music for the service, which identifies consistent melodies, is available in anthologies dating back over 200 years (for example, in A. Baer’s “Baal Tefillah” of 1883). However, where no consensus is apparent, hazzanim have taken the liberty to introduce a variety of new tunes or borrow tunes from holidays to enhance the service. For example, the melody for the Kol Nidre on Yom Kippur is consistent in the Eastern European Ashkenazi tradition and is a signal for the time of year and that part of the service. However, there are numerous melodies for Adon Olam on Shabbat, and there is no consensus on which one should be maintained. Thus, a leader has more latitude in introducing new melodies for it.

Send your questions about home rituals and religious services to [email protected] or write to “Why Do We…” c/o Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223.

Keruv Corner - clre Corner By Kyla Hartong

I knew when I married my husband I not only married him, but also became a part of his family and his Jewish cultural/religious community. Since I did not convert to Judaism, I am frequently asked by friends, “what do you get out of this?” Well, it is really not that complex. I get the tradition, the memory of the experience and my family members’ participating in the experience. I get small bits of a Jewish education—a few Hebrew words and some of the more important blessings. I get advice from a High Holiday sermon—I thought a lot about milk and wine after this year’s message. I get a sense of rootedness. My husband’s family has a multigenerational history in the KC Jewish community. I get a sense of appreciation for the Jewish education my children have received in nursery and Hebrew school. Most of all, as my children grow, what I get becomes richer and more meaningful. My fondness for the cultural traditions deepens as they become intricately woven into the memories of my children’s toddlerhood and childhood. I have memories of two-year-olds singing about Haman, three-year-olds celebrating Tu B’Shevat (the party for the trees!), four-year-olds who are learning the four questions, five-year-olds who can say the motzi, six-year-olds who know the order to light the candles on the Menorah, seven-year-olds who are learning to understand the importance of Israel, and eight-year-olds who love learning Hebrew. While I am still learning the traditions and finding my place in the community, I do value the richness, the texture, and the feel that being part of a Jewish community adds to my life.

Israel at the Movies

Personal Perspectives

Israel at the Movies continues in April with three modern award-winning films. All films will be shown in Goldsmith Hall at Lamar at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, April 8 see Aviva My Love, a bittersweet tale about Aviva, a hard-working hotel cook with a remarkable writing ability, struggling to express her talent, but not expecting how her flowering will affect her dysfunctional family. Tuesday, April 22 see Stones, the story of Michal, an accountant with husband and child, who works with her father, but whose life is shattered when her lover tragically dies. On Tuesday, April 29 see Out of Sight, about Ya’ara, a young, attractive, independent woman just beginning her Ph.D. in Mathematics at Princeton University. Ya’ara is blind. When her cousin and best friend Talia commits suicide, Ya’ara rushes back to Israel and embarks on her own investigation of the reasons that led Talia to commit suicide. The series will conclude on Tuesday, May 6. There is no charge for the films.

How has your life been positively affected by your Jewish experiences? Was there a special experience that you remember fondly, maybe one that you now realize put you on the path

you are on today? We invite you to share your perspectives in a 300 word article (it is less than you think) and submit it to us for inclusion in an upcoming issue of the Scroll. We will

even help you edit it. Please send articles to Joel Krichiver, Executive Director at [email protected].


Harryette Cooperman, Presidents i s t e r h o o d

Shopping for Pesah!

Theresa Ruperd, flutist, violinist, and vocalist, will perform at the 66th Annual Torah Fund Passover Luncheon, Wednesday, April 23 at the Wornall Campus. She and her accompanists will present a program on “Female Jewish Composers and Their Music.” The program will include instrumental and vocal music along with commentary/background on the music and composers.

As a violinist and violist, Ruperd, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, has performed in many orchestras, chamber ensembles and has also performed as a soloist. She sings professionally with Yachad-The Traveling Tefillah Band, The Fine Arts Chorale, and Madrigalia Bar Nonne.

The theme of this year’s Torah Fund campaign is “Kol Ishah – A Woman’s Voice,” celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the investiture of Conservative women cantors. This year’s Chayei Olam pin is the image of a singing woman and is a symbol of women’s achievements. Invitations to the luncheon have been mailed to all Sisterhood members. Reservation deadline is April 9. For information, contact Gerre Minkin at 913- 648-7625.

Theresa Ruperd to Perform at Torah Fund Luncheon

Warm Up America

Myra ShaletFebruary 7, 1938 - February 27, 2008

Beth Shalom Sisterhood President

1979-1981

L-R: Alice Bordy, Joyce Bratman, Natalie Toubes, Harryette Cooperman, Marian Berkowitz and Gloria Azorsky

The Beth Shalom Gift Shop has an amaz-ing selection of everything you need for Pesah, including Seder plates from Israel, candlesticks, Matzah covers, Hag-gadahs, and Miriam’s and Elijah’s cups.

Our beautifully set Seder table and Pesah accessories change each week and all items are available for purchase, including the table-cloths and elegant multilevel Seder Plate from Rosenthal. We also stock other pieces from Rosenthal. Passover

children’s books and toys are on display,

including fabric “ten plague”

bags to use during the reading of the Hagga-dah!

The Gift Shop carries

an assortment of jewelry and decorative

household items for host-ess gifts, and items can be gift

wrapped. We are happy to special-order from catalogs and Internet sources. For more information or to volunteer, call 913-647-7298.

Beth Shalom Sisterhood members and community volunteers have been knit-ting and crocheting blankets for Warm-Up America! This beautiful afghan was completed by Marian Berkowitz, Natalie Toubes and many other volun-teers. It will be donated to a client of Jewish Family Services

In 1991, a nationally known knitting teacher, Evie Rosen, came up with the idea for Warm Up America! because she wanted to do something for the homeless. Her simple concept of ask-ing people to knit and crochet 7"x 9" sections to be joined into afghans grew into a nationwide program that has produced more than 250,000 afghans.

A small skein of yarn along with your creative energy can make a difference with one 7"x 9" rectangle! You can work at home or at our knitting ses-sions, where instructions will be given. Upcoming sessions are April 2 and May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Lamar campus.


Joel KrichiverExecutive Director

[email protected] | 913-647-7293

s t r a i g h t t a l kI am finding that communication is one of the biggest challenges we face on a continual basis. Our services and programs are rich and varied and there is something for almost everyone. We use every tool available to publicize everything we do so that you know what is happening. The Scroll, the Shabbat brochure, direct

mailings, weekly emails and postcards are the methods we use to stay in touch.

Internal communications are a challenge, too. In staff meetings, task meetings, supervisory meetings and committee meetings, we analyze, plan, critique, project and brainstorm. It becomes the responsibility of each staff and lay leader to both communicate and confirm their understanding of the program. Even so, conflicts arise.

Teamwork is a particular issue. Every important service or program depends upon the efforts of more than one person. Unfortunately, many of us were educated in a system that

encouraged individual rather that group work. When we find ourselves in a group task we are unsure how to act. We sometimes hang back because it is better to say nothing than to show our ignorance, and we do not wish to risk putting our best ideas forward just to see them shot down.

When you read one of our many publications and wonder about the apparent duplications, please keep in mind that our challenge is to insure that all of you have the information you need, in the format you best understand. Also, we all need to recognize the value of our many meetings, so that even if we think we all know the program, we can confirm our common understanding and reduce the chances of problems. Finally, we must be committed to real teamwork because, to paraphrase Rabbi Tafon: “The day is short, the task is abundant, and the Master of the house is insistent.” Pirkei Avot 2:20.

Wanted:

Do you like to write? If so we need you. We are in need of one or more volunteers to co-chair the preparation of our monthly congregational newsletter, The Scroll.

Almost 50 participants celebrated the 10th Anniversary of PrayerWorks at a breakfast chaired by Judy Bell and Carol Goldstein, assisted by Rhea Salasche-Kaseff. Recognition was given to participants with close to 100% attendance.

Note calendar change: PrayerWorks will meet on

the third Wednesday this month, April 16, from 10-11 a.m. at the Lamar Campus. Sessions are open to the congregation and community.

Since the inception of PrayerWorks in November 1997, the group has not missed a monthly session. The sessions focus on reading psalms, discussion, healing, meditation and spirituality. For information or to leave a name for physical, spiritual or emotional healing, call Rickie Haith, Facilitator, 913-341-8707.

PrayerWorks 10th Aniversary

Participants at PrayerWorks L-R:: Anne Bratt, Frances Schlozman, Herman Mondschein, Maxie Canant

Scroll Committee Chair

We are beginning a project to redesign our website. If you have skills in this area, we need your help.

If you can help or for more information on either of these opportunities, contact Joel Krichiver, executive director, at 913-647-7293 or [email protected] .

Website RedesignCommittee


Alysa Danielle GrantApril 5, 2008 • 29 Adar II 5768

C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C YC L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A LOM FA M I LYEcclesiastes 3:1

Mazel Tov to...

Ally is the daughter of Evie and Bob Grant.She is the granddaughter of Esther and Warner Bergh, Phyllis Grant and the late Seymour Grant. A student at Leawood Middle School, Ally enjoys playing tennis, attending Camp Herzl and hanging with friends.Ally has one sister, Roni.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service.

Mazel Tov to our B’not Mitzvahcycles

Rachel is the daughter of Miriam and Eric Kaseff.She is the granddaughter of Jack and Irma Katz, Eddy Lynn Bortz and the late Harold Bortz, and Rhea Salasche-Kaseff and Harold Kaseff. A student at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Rachel enjoys arts and crafts, sports,

reading and cooking.Rachel has one sister, Lainie.


Rachel Ann KaseffApril 12, 2008 • 7 Nisan 5768

Lily Rachel FriedmanMay 3, 2008 • 28 Nisan 5768

Lily is the daughter of Sondra and Frank Friedman. She is the granddaughter of James Wimer and the late Gloria Wimer and Sherrill and Elinor Friedman. A student at Pembroke Hill, Lily enjoys music, dancing, soccer, swimming, basketball, attending Camp Herzl and hanging with

friends. Lily has one brother, Micah.


Lori and Bruce Hertzfield on the birth of their son, Samuel Mark, February 26. Sam’s siblings are Rachel Pires, Louie Pires and Melanie Hertzfield. He is the grandson of Norman and Clara Levine, Harriet Hertzfield and the late Morris Hertzfield, and the late Louis and Janice Katzberg. The great-grandfather is Leon Katzberg.

Alan and Tracy Shafton on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth, March 1. Charlotte’s grandparents are Nancy Coates and Dale Tyler, the late Al Coates, Joel and Lynn Shafton and Gail Shafton. Charlotte also has a brother, Ari.

Stewart and Esther Stein on the birth of their grandson, Jonah Ethan Stein, February 23. Jonah’s parents are Josh and Sheryl Stein of Portland, OR. He is also the grandson of Marc and Marilyn Rosen of Long Island, NY. Jonah is the great-grandson of Mary and Saul Smith of Scottsdale, AZ, Annette Stein of Plymouth, MN and Lola Harris Gould of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.


C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C YC L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A LOM FA M I LY

April Anniversaries Day Years

Mystery Congregant

1 Howard & Lisa Feingold 35

Joel & Glenna Markus 24

2 Steven & Diane Azorsky 19

Harold & Renee Fuchs 53

Ronald & Susan Goldsmith 41

Matthew & Rhea Nadler 13

2 Peter & Amy Shapiro 13

3 Floyd & Bari Freiden 37

Norman & Marcia Horwitz 53

4 Stanley & Marlene Katz 54

Joseph & Janet Pfefer 27

5 Mark Eisemann & Leslie Mark 21

Robert & Bette Grossman 27

7 Gary & Maxie Canant 40

Harold & Natalie Klopper 51

Walter & Joan March 51

Jack & Bess Sokolov 68

Bernard & Ella Ullman 45

Joe & Fran Wolf 45

8 Irwin & Sylvia Kotelov 52

David & Carol Porter 13

Steven & Marcia Schorr 36

9 Randall & Elyse Block 30

12 Howard & Candy Coppaken 27

16 Ronen Kadosh &

Julie Kadosh-Guckenheimer 8

19 Joseph Markley & Kristin Schultz 11

20 Patrick & Janice Cubbage 17

Sanford & Ida Levine 23

Daniel Sneh & Susie Hurst 22

22 Sid & Nan Kanter 34

29 Kevin & Tracey Litwin 8

Clarence & Alice Winer 52

Did you guess that the wonderful smile and warm hello of our March Mystery Congregant belonged to Lisa Skolnick? If you have not met Lisa and her family, husband David, daughter Sabina, and son Noah, then give yourself a treat and greet this family at services.

Now try your skills at April’s Mystery Congregant. She played the violin for ten years. She no longer plays her violin as she gave it to “someone who could do more justice to the fine instrument than I could.” She is an avid reader, and loves to walk and bicycle around her neighborhood. She and her family arrived in Kansas City from Florida 19 years ago. You can see her participating in almost every aspect of synagogue life.

We note with sadness the death of Henry Steinhaus on February 29, 2008 after a long and distinguished career of service as a lay leader, teacher and youth leader. Following his return from service in the US Army, he and his wife Bettye Rose, z”l, joined Beth Shalom. Henry and Bettye soon agreed to head the newly formed Young Married League. Henry served as President of the Men’s Club in 1961-62 and congregational President, 1977-79, presiding over the 1978 centennial celebration. He valued education, respected young people, and always looked to the future. Henry considered his teaching of the post confirmation class and advising of USY and LTF as the most important work he did in his many years at Beth Shalom. May his memory ever be for a blessing.

Lisa Skolnick

Henry Steinhaus 1921 - 2008


Praised is the True Judge

Of Blessed MemoryPhillip Aaron Pollack, February 17

Beloved Brother of Eleanor Lutzk

Thomas Goldman, February 21Beloved Husband of Rene Goldman and

Son-in-law of Freda Rozenblit

Mildred Zeldin February 24Beloved Aunt of Adelle Goldstein and

Bob Zeldin

Donald Ellis, February 27Beloved Brother of Beverly Mann

Helen Loeffler, February 26Beloved Mother of Andrea Goldberg and

Sister of Maurine Agron

Myra Shalet, February 27Beloved congregant and

former Sisterhood President

Mildred Levinson, February 29Beloved Mother of Eileen Cohen

Henry R. Steinhaus, February 29Beloved Father of Linda Levine, Susan Swift

and David Steinhaus and Brother-in-law of Beverly Newman

Alan Cosner, March 7Beloved Nephew of Barbara and Jerry Cosner

Charles C. Wasserman, March 8Beloved Brother of Linda Lessner

Ann Radetsky Toltz, March 10Beloved Mother of Carol Berey

Yahrzeits

Monument Unveilings April 6, 11:30 a.m. Mt. Carmel Edith Penzner Monument Unveiling

April 18, 3 p.m. Mt. Carmel Harry Daniels Monument Unveiling

May 4, 12 p.m. Mt. Carmel Ralph Passman Monument Unveiling

Continued on page 13

Dayan HaEmet

25 Adar II-Apr 1Albert LipseyRosa PfefferChiel White

26 Adar II-Apr 2Nathan BeckerArthur BrandHenry GreenbaumNathan GumowitzGertrude KillmnickMorris LernerLena LichtigerEdythe Trillin

27 Adar II-Apr 3Ella BassinEzra Kowalsky

28 Adar II-Apr 4Max Stein

29 Adar II-Apr 5Anna PeltzmanHelen RudnerMarie Traxler

1 Nisan-Apr 6Tillie BrennerMorris BrooksLouis CohenTillie DreiseszunPerez DubinskyMaier EisemannPamela GaleMenuha GoldbergBarnett HoffmanAbraham LeveyBesse MarksAbraham PeltzmanPaul ShaletHarry TabolskyRachel Vogel

2 Nisan-Apr 7Goodman AceBen Benjamin

Ida BlenderThomas CohenIsidore CohenEsther GilbertFannie GlassHerman GoldwasserMorris HammerHarry HardingVera HershmanClara KahnDonna LevineLouis LevyElisabeth Sorkin

3 Nisan-Apr 8Minnie AppleNettie BondellKatie BrownArthur ChapmanTillie CohnBertha DiamantAnna GrossmanMarjorie JacobsSarah KahnPhenie KosovitzRebecca LeVineSarah MilenskyFlora RiegerJack RubackWolf SchlozmanDavid SchwartzAnna ShaoulRebecca SheskinMorris Stein

4 Nisan-Apr 9Melvin GoldmanAbraham KrigelSophie LevineCarl NusbaumThomas ParnessAlvin PelofskyHerman SilvermanMorris Webber

5 Nisan-Apr 10Morris BigusBen BloomAaron E. CopelmanSadie GoodrichSam GutovitzTovia LachsAbraham LernerMollie NeusteterEtta PriceSophie Risburd

Gabriel SpectorJerome StolzoffRuth Zimmerman

6 Nisan-Apr 11Ruth BakerTillie BlendSarah DayMichael FrischerCharles FurmanIda KornblumLouis RabicoffJacob Shapiro

7 Nisan-Apr 12Harry BergerRebecca ByersMax ChemelJacob GreenbergAlbert GreenbergRuben KernSimon MnookinEdnah SheskinIke SteinzeigBertha TulchinskyZeev Viner

8 Nisan-Apr 13Ernestine BenjaminPaul BermanLeon FogelLouis GinsbergYolan GreenbaumAnna KivovitchHenry MichelsonPat NovorrRuth RosenbergBailey SchultzCarl SchwartzMeyer Wechsler

9 Nisan-Apr 14Annie DworkowitzTzivye FoxCecil LevinHyman NamanMinnie NovorrDavid RudnerFroma SpitcaufskyEdward SteinSarah WagnerPearl Wasserman

10 Nisan-Apr 15Minnie AchtenbergDaisy Bernstein

Mayer BernsteinMary BlondFrances DenebeimIrvin GasserSarah GilbertElizabeth GoodmanAlexander GumowitzLeslie JacobsonRose KrashinNed LevinDavid LevitchGeorge LipsitzCaroline RosenthalJacob SchmidtJean SilvermanHarry StolovMorris SwerdloffClara TempofskySimon Tonopolsky

11 Nisan-Apr 16Bertha HoltzerHenry KargerTillie PelofskyClara RappaportMinnie SchleinAnna ShapiroEsther SteinbergHannah Steinzeig

12 Nisan-Apr 17Gerta BaruchAnna BaumHanna BernsteinRose BortnickMorris EllisAbraham EpsteinArthur HerzmarkFannie KarbankSarah KatzHarry LipskyHelen ParnessMax PartnoyBessie RosengartenArnold SchoolmanDavid SingerMinnie SolomonMorris Weinberg

13 Nisan-Apr 18Barney AllisSaul BaumAnn BrotskyLouis ChaikenR. Robert CohnLena Eaglstein

Benjamin FeinbergAbraham GoldmanAlan GouldSusie Peltzman0Jack AlpertSam CohnEric DollmanAbe EisenLeo GoodmanJoseph HartmanRebecca KleimanRichard KrigelMadeleine MarkowitzIda MillerAnn PhillipsNathan PriceGertrude RosenbergShirley SeidenBertha SimonHerbert SwartzRosie TabolskyEugene TaxmanFannie VigderLouis Wilk

18 Nisan-Apr 23Irving BaumPhillip BrettonMelvin BrownIsaac EllisRose FinkelsteinSydney GinsbergHarris GreenbergJulius LernerEdith Schwartz

19 Nisan-Apr 24Joseph AdelmanAbe BaierJoseph BarrishLeonard BrooksEve FichmanSamuel GindenMaurice GoldbergLeah JacobsRose KatzElias KoralchikHelen MarkowitzLouis PassmanJoseph Pucker

20 Nisan-Apr 25Henry CumonowAnnie GlaserRachmiel GollerElsie Hipsh


Youth & Informal Education DepartmentStefanie Williams, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7292Andrew Azorsky, KCUSY President | Jonathan Edelman, Kadima President

Beth Shalom Teens to Join March of the Living

Upcoming Events:USY Wednesday Night Programs 6:15-8 p.m.April 2, 16, 30

USY Homework Party/Study in the Lounge 3 p.m.Mondays, April 7, 14, 28

USY Services and Special ProgramsFriday, April 4 – 4 p.m. Grand Court – Kabbalat ShabbatThursday, April 10-Sunday, April 13 Spring Kallah in Mason City, IowaFriday, April 18 – 4 p.m. Village Shalom – Kabbalat ShabbatFriday, April 25 Baccalaureate Shabbat Dinner (see page 1 for details)KadimaWednesday, April 16 Chocolate Seder with USY 6:15 p.m.Atid and Gesher Wednesday, April 9 Chocolate Seder in the Youth Lounge 6:15 p.m.

With 15 members participating, Congregation Beth Shalom will be well represented on this year’s March of the Living, Monday, April 28 – Sunday, May 11. The March of the Living is an international, educational program that brings Jewish teens from all over the world to Poland on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, to march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest concentration camp complex built during World War II. Some 8,000 Jewish youth will march shoulder to shoulder, learning the lessons of the Holocaust and vowing “Never Again.” From there they will go to Israel to observe Yom HaZikaron, Israel Memorial Day, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day.

The Beth Shalom teens who will participate are:

Andrew Azorsky Charlie Bock Allyson Bohen Scott Bratt Steven Carl

Zach Feldman Michael Gasser Carrie Grossman David Helfand Seth Hermanson

Asher Kantor Josh Kantor Molly Rissien Jessica Rose Stacy Rubenstein

Carrie Grossman, Jordan Pollack

and Marla Daniels are making

popcorn and cotton candy.

Sarah Golder came dressed as Esther.

KCUSY Board Members and Purim Carnival Chairs, L-R: Andrew Azorsky, Corey Gutovitz, Heidi Molos, Carrie Grossman, Hannah Azorsky and Roni Grant

Allison Myers, Anna Carl and Sara Carl

are working the food check-out table.

Bob Grant, Larry Carl and Alan Myers are

preparing the delicious hamantashen, pizza

and knishes that were available at the carnival.

What an Amazing Carnival!Todah Rabbah to all of the KCUSYers, Kadimaniks and Parents who helped to make it such a huge success.


The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friendsand reflect donations thru March 5, 2008. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll.

To make a donation, please contact the synagogue office at 913-647-7279.

t o d a h r a b b a h !Arnold Shanberg Memorial Fund

In Memory of:Arnold Shanberg Patsy Shanberg

Beth Shalom General Fund

In Honor of:Bill Schlosberg’s Great Recovery Edward KanterNo Name Listed Harvey Fried

In Memory of:Anna Kay Rishman Leonard KayArthur Bamberger Albert BambergerBeatrice Gershon Paul GershonCharlene Bratman Marilyn KesslerCilia Turec Ben TurecDavid Bamberger Albert BambergerDonald Ellis Ron & Norma ShapiroEsther King Morris FeinbergEthan Pfefer Arvin Pfefer Bernard PfeferFanny Yarmo Art & Salli Katz Jerry & Hedy Gershman Martin & Lynn Pollman Rachel & Ben Warner Robert & Phyliss Bernstein Sandra & Robert Lehman Steven & Susan OsmanFrancis Greenberg Jeff & Wendy SitzmanHaRav Mordecai Burstein Sol BursteinHelen Steinzeig Hanan & Sharon SteinzeigIsaac Satz Milton & Fern SearlesJettchen Bamberger Albert BambergerJette Bergmann Albert BambergerJulius Bridges Nathan GilbertJulius Levitch Roberta Fleider Yetta LevitchLeon Bernstein Tim & Francie KellyLillian Leibson Eugene & Shirley LeibsonLouis Kanter Michael Gross

Louise Levitch Helen LevyMargaret Paddor Peggy KrigelMildred Ellis Donald EllisMillie Reisbord Anne Bratt Arthur & Marlene MeltzerMilton Firestone Bea FlamMorris Gold Ron & Marleen GoldMorris Hertzfield Rose RovickMorris Yukon Sarah YukonRaizel Altman Yakov & Betya AltmanRose Singmon Joseph SingmonRubin Fried Barbara BogradSam Paddor Peggy KrigelSam Wengrover Howard SchultzSheldon P. Sandler Shirley SandlerSidney Moskovitz Stanley MoskovitzSlava Kantor Dorothy PeltzmanStephen Penzner Michael PenznerTillie Plotkin Alan BrownWilliam Leff Joseph Leff

Beth Shalom Hesed Committee FundIn Memory of:Bert ZeldinDavid Goldstein Marvin & Carol Goldstein

Beth Shalom Lechem FundIn Honor of:Bessie Ullman’s 95th BD Hope & Marshall Talbot

In Memory of:Anne Singer Sylvan & Merna SieglerDorothy Chapman Alan & Tina ChapmanMary E. Mermelstein Neal & Elaine SingerMillie Reisbord Ben & Debra RubinRachel Eveloff Bernard EveloffThomas Goldman Evelyn Lowenthal

Beth Shalom Library Fund

In Memory of:Becky TonopolskyLena RosenbergLester TonopolskySarah Rosenberg Charles & Rae Cohen

Beverly & Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Minnie Friedson Betsy Bodker

Cemetery Maintenance Fund

In Support of Mt. Carmel Cemetery: Albert Goller Bruce & CeCe Solomon Carl & Jeanette Galler Ellen Fletcher Goldie Riss Harry Partnoy Henry & Betty Jo Marder Henry Aronson Howard & Sharon Levitan Isadore & Marilyn Bressel Jack Forman Joseph & Esther Singmon Leonard & Betty Hershman Leonard Osman Louis & Sylvia Manko Marilyn & Ronald Higgins Meyer Lerner Paul Gershon Rodney & Gerre Minkin Rosalyn Lerner Rose Stolowy Ruby Noah Russ Rosen Scott & Sara Goldstein Sharon Penner Shirley Bitner Stuart Traxler William & Marcelle Kaiser

Dave & Jean Brockman Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Elenor SiegelbaumHarry Siegelbaum Don & Harriet Sebert

David N & Lillian Lieberman Religious School Youth Fund

In Memory of:David N. Lieberman Richard, Vicki, Corey, Ethan & David Helfand

Debbie Sue Levine Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Isidore Bernstein JoAnn Smith

Dr. David Ellis Memorial Breakfast Club Fund

In Memory of:Jules Goldman Cynthia Ellis

Eleanor & Joseph Kopin Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Joseph Kopin Anita Daniels

Esther F & William J Bushman FundIn Memory of:Fanny Yarmo Harriet Epstein

Eugene & Shirley Novorr Tots for Torah Fund

In Memory of:Henry Steinhaus Eugene & Shirley Novorr

Flo Harris Religious School Endowment FundIn Memory of:Thomas Goldman Ted & Linda Goldstein

Florence & Meyer Kaplan Sukkot Festival Fund

In Honor of:Stephanie Dagoberg’s Recovery Florence Kaplan

In Memory of:Max Battarris Florence KaplanBetty Gladys Kahn Dourdy Florence Kaplan and Family

George B & Marian Durbin Prayer Book FundIn Memory of:Alberta Jean SummersFanny Yarmo Dan & Vivien Schlozman

Gertrude, Sam & Jeffrey Greenberg Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Jules Goldman Lionel & Joan Greenberg

Hanan Wedlan Family Fund

In Memory of:Elizabeth WedlanHarry Kaufman Eleanor Abrams

Harry & Anita Daniels Camp Ramah

Scholarship FundIn Memory of:Morris Goldstein Anita Daniels

Helen Rae & Sydney Cerier Teacher

Development FundIn Memory of:Milton Angel Helen Rae Cerier

Joel Polsky USY FundIn Memory of:Lewis Bratt Ede Bratt & Seth Bratt Keuim, Christa, Yoel and Ezra BrattSadie Ozar Edith Bratt

John Small Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Jack Brams Ruth Small Helfgott

Karbank Family FundIn Honor of:Mark & Diane Davidner Ann. Your Daughters, Son and Grandchildren

Kiddush FundIn Honor of:Harris & Shevie Winitz’s Ann. Rhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold Kaseff

Max & Betty Helfand FundIn Memory of:Betty HelfandSandy Black Richard & Vicki Helfand and Family

Naman, Pollack, Block Youth Fund

In Honor of:Jeanette Wishna’s RecoveryMarian Berkowitz’s Recovery Randall & Elyse Block

Neil F Miller EndowmentIn Memory of:Minnie Miller Sue Miller

Oscar Rosenbloom Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Gloria Rosenbloom Schlesinger Maynard Rosenbloom

Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:Jeanette Wishna’s Recovery Jerry & Barbara Cosner

Continued on page 13


No Name Listed Phyllis Goldberg Sylvan & Merna Siegler

In Memory of:Fanny Yarmo Ron & Susie Goldsmith

Rabbi Cohen Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:Jeff & Corrine Blackman Sol FleischmanNo Name Listed Roberta Pollack

In Memory of:Alberta Summers Pauline Fish

Bruce SiessIrwin MushkinIsadore & Bessie BlockJacob & Jeanette PriceN. Joseph Price Adele Price MushkinCilia Turec Ben TurecMolly FleischmanPauline BoltonPearl FleischmanWilliam Soslowitz Jeff & Corrine Blackman

Religious School Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Morris Hertzfield Lori & Bruce Hertzfield

Rose Family Early Childhood Education

Center FundIn Honor of:No Name Listed Avraham Lachs

In Memory of:Fanny Yarmo Berenice & Roger HabermanJules Goldman The Pre-School StaffMillie Reisbord Berenice & Roger Haberman

Rose S Levine & Doris L Flam Arts &

Education FundIn Honor of:Harold Esrig’s Recovery Ben & Debra RubinRobert Hoffman’s Recovery Noreen Greenberg

In Memory of:Alberta Summers Sadie Davidoff

yahrzeits continued from page 10

20 Nisan-Apr 25Henry CumonowAnnie GlaserRachmiel GollerElsie HipshBen KaufmanReva KortEvelyn LernerAbraham PinskerTheodore Silverman

21 Nisan-Apr 26Helyne Cohan

David GoodrichAbraham KatzSol KoralchikHannah RosenHarry Schoen

24 Nisan-Apr 29Emma BernsteinFrank BlenderMarian CohenSarah CopakenJoseph FriedsonGertrude GreenbergBetty HerzmarkJennie Jacobs

Marian DurbinSol FormanHannah FreedLeah FriedmanIsadore GaleSamuel I. GoldsteinSam HoffmanPaul HoffmanVera LevitchLottie Rothberg

22 Nisan-Apr 27Anna Baellow

Minna BergerGoldie BovosEthel CohnMary DavidsonSamuel DevinsEgon FisherDavid GlassDorothy KreitmanGertrude RostovCharles Schere

23 Nisan-Apr 28Sam BornsteinIda DunnFlorence Friedson

Abe KohnEsther KrebsMax LoebHarris NeusteterGolda RubackMiriam Rubenstein

25 Nisan-Apr 30Adolph GeroEthel GoldblattShirley GollerSlava HershmanJoseph KanterIzzye Stevens

David Goldstein Ben & Debra RubinFanny Yarmo Estelle BermanHelen LoefflerPhillip Pollack Noreen GreenbergRobert Volk Noreen Greenberg

Ruby Fleider Choir & Music Fund

In Memory of:Pearl Fleider Larry Fleider

Sidney Ginsburg Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Helen Loeffler Jany & Stan Goodman

Stein Family Youth FundIn Honor of:Jonah Ethan Stein-Birth Marge & Bill Schlosberg

In Memory of:Jules GoldmanSteve Greenstein Stewart & Esther Stein

Tefillah 2000In Honor of:Jeanette Wishna’s Recovery Bill & Marge Schlosberg

Vera & Herman Hershman Bar/Bat

MitzvahIn Memory of:Herman HershmanVera Hershman Lenny & Betty Hershman

Virginia Schlosberg Memorial Library Fund

In Honor of:Bill Schlosberg’s Great Recovery Marge Schlosberg

donations continued from page 12

Rose FamilyEarly Childhood Education Center

Judy Jacks Berman, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7287

Do you have a child or know of a child who will be between 18 months and 5 years in September? Fall 2008 registration is open. Call Judy Jacks Berman for a tour and information about one of the happiest and best places for children between 18 months and 5 years.

For the lucky children who are already in the school, there are many upcoming activities planned. With Pesah around the corner, Rabbi Mendy Weinberg’s Matza Factory will visit the school to teach all about the laws of making Kosher for Passover matza. The students will also learn the story of Pesah, including the role of baby Moses, the exodus from Egypt and crossing the Red Sea. Their learning will be preserved in their own Haggadah

Happenings at the RFNSand other objects that can be proudly displayed on the Seder table.

Wacky Bananas will be at school on Monday afternoon, April 14 and Tot Shabbat is scheduled for Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. The service comes complete with a Pesah snack!

For parents of the lucky children, Betsy Low of Jewish Family Services will present a class on Positive Discipline, Thursday, April 10.

Do you know the child in the Purim spirit?


An Incredible Experience

Polsky Religious SchoolPatti Kroll, Director of Education | [email protected] | 913-647-7290

Author Rita Roth to visitWednesday, April 9

1st grade Parents OrientationSunday, April 13, 10:45 a.m.

2nd grade Torah ProgramSunday, April 13, 10:45 a.m.

Pre K - 2 Family WorshipSunday, April 13, 11:30 a.m.

3rd grade Passover Program Sunday, April 13

No PRS Classes - PesahApril 19-April 27

Classes resume Monday, April 28

7th grade Yom Hashoah ProgramWednesday, April 30

Important Dates:Incredible, marvelous, stunning, awe-inspiring…those words do not even begin to describe the experiences of Blaire Ginsburg and Arianna Searles at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. this last February. They were part of a group of 9th grade students in the community who were selected to participate in an amazing learning experience. Blaire and Arianna expressed interest in representing the Polsky Religious School and wrote an essay on why they wanted to be selected. Inspired by his family to do a meaningful Bar Mitzvah project, an area student raised the money to fund this trip. Sessions prior to the trip were held in partnership with the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and Learning for Life (a program of CAJE/Jewish Federation).

In reflecting on The Tower of Faces at the museum, Blaire said, “Imagine a three story tower of just pictures. There was a picture of an elderly man sitting in a chair in a nice suit at a small table. I was immediately reminded of a photograph in a glass display case in my basement of my great-great grandfather. All of those people…they lived normal lives and then one day, it was just all pulled right out from under them.”

As part of this experience, Blaire and Arianna will determine creative ways to transmit the message of what they have learned and experienced to their schools, congregations and youth groups in the coming months. I am certain this was an experience they will long remember.

2008-2009 EnrollmentThe PRS is currently reenrolling students for the 2008-09 school year. If you know of families who might be interested in being a part of our wonderful school, please encourage them to contact Patti Kroll.

Pre-K Roundup 08-09Sunday, May 4, parents of children who will be in pre- kindergarten next year are invited in to hear about our program. This class is open to families who plan to send their children to the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy as well as the PRS.

PRS Students in the Purim SpiritUpper Left: Sheli Cohen, Miriam Adler, Sabina Skolnick, & Abby Wordsworth; Upper Right: Kaiyah Gillom & Alexandra Curcio: Bottom Left: Halle Hurst, Daniel Rose, Kayla Scharf & Jordan Kuluva

Local Author to VisitRita Roth, local author, will visit Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. for 3-5th grade students and parents. Her latest book, The Power of Song and Other Sephardic Tales, is available for purchase in the religious school office.

c o m m u n i t y o p p o r t u n i t i e s


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

25 Adar II 1

SH-Sarah Peltzman 10:00

26 Adar II 2Mah Jongg 9:30

Warm Up America10:00

KCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15

27 Adar II 3Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30at Village Shalom

28 Adar II 4RFNS-Pre K Conferences

KCUSY Grand Court

29 Adar II 5Tazria

6th & 7th Classes 9:00

Bat MitzvahAlysa Grant

Adult B/BM Class 4:45

1 Nisan 6Breakfast Club

Rabbi Margolies8:30

Rosh Hodesh A Girl Thing 6:30

2 Nisan 7

Trope Class 4:30

Mah Jongg 7:00

3 Nisan 8


Israel at the Movies 7:00

4 Nisan 9SH-Board Meeting4:30

PRS-Rita Roth Visit

KCUSY-Atid and Gesher 6:15

5 Nisan 10RFNS-Parent Workshop 9:45

Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30atVillage Shalom

KCUSY-Spring Kallah

6 Nisan 11

KCUSY-Spring Kallah

7 Nisan 12Metzora

Birthday Shabbat

Bat MitzvahRachel Kaseff

KCUSY-Spring KallahAdult B/BM Class 4:45

8 Nisan 13PRS-3rd Passover Prog. Orientation-1st 10:45 PreK-2 Family Worship 11:30 2nd Torah 10:45

KCUSY-Spring Kallah

9 Nisan 14RFNS-Wacky Bananas 1:45 Trope Class 4:30

Synagogue Board Meeting 7:30

10 Nisan 15SH-Sarah Peltzman 10:00

11 Nisan 16Mah Jongg 9:30

PrayerWorks 10:00

PRS-Orientation 6th


12 Nisan 17Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30at Village Shalom

13 Nisan 18

KCUSY-Village Shalom 4:00

Tefillah 2000 6:00 Dinner 7:15Lamar

14 Nisan 19Aharei Mot

Anniversary Shabbat

Erev Pesah- 1st Seder

15 Nisan 20Pesah Day 1 - 2nd Seder

No PRS

Community Seder @ Wornall

6:30

16 Nisan 21 1 L’Omer

Pesah Day 2

Offices Closed

No RFNS

No PRS


Pesah Day 3

No RFNS



Pesah Day 4

No RFNS

SH-Torah Fund Luncheon Wornall 11:30

No PRS


Pesah Day 5

No RFNS


Pesah Day 6

Baccalaureate DinnerService 6:00Dinner 7:15

Wornall

Tot Shabbat 6:00 Lamar

21 Nisan 26 6 L’OmerB’nai Mitzvah Shabbat

Pesah Day 7


Taste of Shabbat 10:00


22 Nisan 277 L’Omer

Pesah Day 8

Tefillah 2000 9:30

No PRS


RFNS-Classes Resume

PRS-Classes Resume

Trope Class 4:30





Mah Jongg 9:30

PRS-7th

Yom HaShoah Prog.


May


RFNS-Grandparetn/ Special Person Day

Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30at Village Shalom

May


May


Kedoshim


Bat MitzvahLily Friedman


Adar II | Nisan 5768

7:28

7:35

7:41

7:48

7:55

8:28

8:35

8:42

8:49

8:55

a p r i lDaily Minyan

Morning Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. Wornall

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Lamar

Evening Sunday-Thursday: 6 p.m. Wornall Shabbat Afternoon: 6 p.m. Wornall

8:43

14200 Lamar • Overland Park, KS 66223913-647-7279 • www.bethshalomkc.org

Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi

Amy Wallk Katz, Ph.D. Rabbi

Robert Menes Hazzan

Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D. Rabbi Emeritus

Joel Krichiver Executive Director

Patti Kroll Director of Education

Judy Jacks Berman Director of Early Childhood Education

Stefanie Williams Director of Informal Education and Youth Activities

Shelley Rissien Director of Programming

Linda Runions Director of Facilities

Fran Wolf Librarian

Joel Krichiver & Linda Sander Scroll Co-Editors Andi Katz Wildman Scroll Design and Production

Ernie Rosenthal President

Fred Bodker, M.D. Executive Vice President

Diane Azorsky Vice President - Education

Steve Ruben Vice President - Ritual

Jeff Katz Treasurer

Kurt Kavanaugh, D.D.S. Secretary Ron Coppaken Immediate Past President

The Congregation Beth Shalom Scroll (USPS531-420) is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, 9400 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. Annual Subscription $24.00. Periodical Postage Paid pending in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. DATED MATERIAL POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM SCROLL, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. Scroll Deadline: The 1st of the previous month. Submit articles to the Administrative office before the deadline.

• Community-wide Yom HaShoah service May 4 • Israel at the Movies May 6

Coming Attractions... • Mitzvah Day May 18 • Annual Election and Installation June 1

The Beth Shalom community has been busy attending many activites, from Early Childhood to Breakfast Club and services.

Sisterhood Gift Shop

HoursSun. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Mon. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Tues. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Wed. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

4:30--6:30 p.m.Thurs. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-noon

Annual Community-Wide All Night Shavuot Program

Save the Date….The Jewish community will join together for an evening of prayer, study and celebration at the annual all-night Tikkun Leyl Shavuot program on Sunday, June 8, at Kehilath Israel Synagogue, 10501 Conser. Rabbi Neil Gillman, professor of Jewish philosophy at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America will be the keynote speaker. Watch your May Scroll for more information.

Welcome New MembersChelsea Day Brown

Blaine Chod

Ray Davidson

Yizkor Book Listings

Preparation for the 5769 High Holidays is already beginning. We are ready to solicit Yizkor Book listings in memory of your loved ones. A Yizkor Book Listing Form will soon be mailed to you. If you would like to place a listing in this year’s book, please fill out your form, attach a check, and return it to the Ritual Office. Please contact Debby Argon at 913-647-7281, if you have any questions, or need further information.

Adam and Kim Matsil & Family

Merissa Rittmaster

Ian and Wendy Snitz & Family

Documents

Rabbi Robert L. Tobin to be Senior Rabbi - Beth Shalom KCbethshalomkc.org/media/Archive_Scroll/2008/April-08.pdf · We welcome Rabbi Tobin and his family to the Beth Shalom family