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VIEW FROM THE PULPIT
Rabbi Frank Muller
c o n g r e g a t i O N
December 2019 | Vol 84 No. 3 | Kislev - Tevet 5780
Upcoming Events: December
Tot Shabbat Service Saturday, December 7th
9:00 am
Location: Wilkoff Library
Theme: Hanukkah
Abbreviated Shabbat Service with guest speaker, Adam Fuller
Saturday, December 7th
10:00 am
Location: Tamarkin Chapel
Topic: “2019: The Year of Two Israeli Elections”
See page 11 for details.
Community Hanukkah Celebration at Rodef Sholom
Sunday, December 15th
5:30 pm
Location: Strouss Hall
Minyan will begin at 5:00pm in Tamarkin Chapel.
See page 13 for details.
First Night of Hanukkah
Sunday, December 22nd
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th
Office closes at 12:0opm
After a very positive response to my Kol Nidre sermon on the rise of gun violence
and anti-Semitism in our country, I decided to offer a four session mini-course on
the subject, called “Anti-Semitism: Past, Present and Future.” The first two classes
were held in November, with the remaining sessions set for Thursdays, December
5 and 12th, from 12 Noon to 1 PM in the Wilkoff Library. Even if you missed the
first two classes, you are more than welcome to attend the final two this month, as
the sessions are really self-contained units. The first class was a brief historical
overview of antisemitism, the second on the current threat from the Right, the
third class on the present dangers posed by the Left, and the last class on what can
be done to ameliorate or even eradicate anti-Semitism in the future.
In the Jewish Review of Books, writer Dara Horn points out that the two anti-
Semitic threats we face today, from the Right and the Left, are, in fact, very ancient
ones that go back to two important, albeit minor, Jewish holidays: Purim and
Hanukkah. All anti-Semitism, she argues, can be divided into Purim anti-Semitism
and Hanukkah antisemitism.
Horn writes, “ In the Purim version, exemplified by the Persian genocidal decrees
and the biblical book of Esther, as well as by more recent ideologies like Nazism
and today's many versions of radical Islam, the goal is unambiguous: Kill all the
Jews. In the Hanukkah version, as in the second century BCE Hellenized Seleucid
regime led by Antiochus that criminalized all expressions of Judaism, the goal is to
eliminate Jewish civilization.”
While Purim anti-Semitism seeks physical extermination of the Jews, the goal of
Hanukkah anti-Semitism is cultural genocide. Today, Purim anti-Semitism is, as it
has always been, clear and easy to spot. It is the Pittsburgh and Poway shooters. It
is the young white supremacist who wanted to blow up the synagogue in Pueblo,
Colorado last month, or the deranged young man from this area who threatened
our Jewish Community Center over the summer.
Hanukkah anti-Semitism, on the other hand, asks Jews to abandon their traditions
and to worship false gods in order to survive, as Antiochus did 2000 years ago
when he tried to force a Jew to eat a non-kosher animal in front of the community.
Continued on page 2
Upcoming Events
Cont.
Christmas Day
Wenesday, December 25th
Office Closed
Hanukkah Shabbat Service
Friday, December 27th
6:00 pm
Location: Tamarkin Chapel
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31st
Office closes at 12:00pm
New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1st
Office closed
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, January 11th
9:00 am
Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Shabbat at Rodef Sholom
Friday, January 17th
6:00 PM
Area churches will be participating
Location: Sanctuary
VIEW FROM THE PULPIT CONT.
Today Hanukkah anti-Semitism can be found in those who accuse American Jews
of dual loyalty, placing the welfare of the State of Israel above national security
concerns. Hanukkah anti-Semitism can be found in stores and shopping malls
during the Christmas season which refuse to offer the more politically correct
greeting, “Happy Holidays”, insisting on having the right to say “Merry
Christmas”, to which I always say, “Thank you very much and the same to you, but
I am Jewish and I celebrate Hanukkah”. In general, any attempt to make Jewish
people conform to the majority culture by compromising or relinquishing our own
traditions, or bowing to the will of the majority through resigned acceptance, is
Hanukkah Anti-Semitism.
Although many people assume that Hanukkah represents a popular revolt against
threatened physical annihilation, the real significance of Hanukkah is the assertion
of a particular identity against the claims of a “universal” culture. For the Hellenism
which the Syrian Greeks attempted to impose was just that; the “universal” culture
of its day which offered special rewards to the individual who would conform to it at
the expense of his or her own identity and values. Hanukkah is about saying “no” to
that trade off.
What Hanukkah commemorates may be understood, then, in both a particularly
Jewish and in a general humanistic way. Hanukkah’s particular message is that
there is significance and worth in Jews continuing to be Jewish even if it means
continuing as part of a small minority within a much larger majority culture. The
general message is that no universal culture, no matter how great its artistic,
intellectual and scientific achievements, can or should demand a kind of conformity
which requires people to give up their own special, unique experience. Hanukkah
reminds us of the delicate balance between the legitimacy and merit of keeping a
minority identity, and the sometimes subtle, sometimes overbearing demands of a
majority culture.
Darlene joins me in wishing all of you a very happy and safe Hanukkah, filled with
pride and confidence in being who we are, namely, American Jews in the 21st
Century who are proud of their religious and spiritual heritage.
Rabbi Muller Should you need to reach Rabbi Muller after normal Temple office hours, in the
evenings, or on the weekends, his cell phone number is (330)531-1461.
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RABBI FRANK MULLER, D.D.
SARAH WILSCHEK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AARON HIVELY PRESIDENT
MICHAEL RAWL VICE PRESIDENT
HARVEY KAYNE TREASURER
DOUGLAS ABBATIELLO SECRETARY
ARTHUR GREENBAUM PAST-PRESIDENT
NEIL ALTMAN
BRIGITT BERK
SALLY BLAU CO-PRESIDENT OF SISTERHOOD
JASON BOSTOCKY
NANCY BURNETT
PHYLLIS FREEDMAN
BETHANY GOLDBERG
RON HEIMAN
TEDD KUNKEL
ALAN NATHAN
TOD NEWMAN PRESIDENT OF BROTHERHOOD
JANE POLLACK
BOB RAWL
KANDY RAWL CO-PRESIDENT OF SISTERHOOD
ALAN SAMUELS
WILLIAM TRACHTMAN
SAMIE WINICK
A Message From Our Executive Director
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Bob Golubich has been dedicated to Congregation Rodef Sholom for 40 years! In celebration of
his retirement, I wanted to share a special edition of “Did you know” full of Bob-isms and special
moments in Bob’s life and career.
Did you know that Bob Golubich….
is the only person that knows how to work the Rodef Sholom dishwashers and coffee
pots?
spent 40 years mastering the systems of Congregation Rodef Sholom? He is the only
person that truly knows how this building and functions.
has memorized the name of every congregant, their family members, and their pets
remembers “almost” every event he has ever staffed and celebrated at Temple
(including the decorations for each party!)
knew exactly how to meet the Sisterhood’s expectation of table, chair, and tablecloth
setups
kept his bicycle at the Temple and went for a daily bike ride (weather permitting of
course)?
has a pet groundhog at the temple?
and Shelia moved into a new home in McDonald this summer? The home was
custom made for them and built by his son-in-law to keep Bob and Shelia close to
them.
is an avid Cleveland sports fan?
and Sheila have 23 great-grandchildren?
loves his two dogs named Pumpkin and Sweetheart?
has worked over 2050 Shabbat Services?
worked with 4 Rabbi’s, 3 cantors, and 23 Board Presidents?
has a Dodge Charger that he calls Sweetie and presents at car shows?
keeps the trophies he wins at his car show in Sweetie so they are always ready to be
presented?
use to make sure the security dogs (back in the day) coordinated their “outfits” to
match the wedding party?
acts as the leading authority on the history of the Elm Street neighborhood?
has a sixth sense… the ability to find cake wherever it may be in the building?
is always ready to celebrate his friends?
is the ultimate “Yeah” man?
Thank you, Bob, for an unforgettable 40 years with Congregation Rodef Sholom. Your
service and dedication this past 40 years will forever be appreciated by congregants,
board members, presidents, and staff, past, present and future.
DECEMBER SERVICES Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at 10:00 am
Torah Portion: Vayetze, Genesis 28:10—32:3
Abbreviated Shabbat Service in Tamarkin Chapel followed by guest speaker, Adam Fuller speaking on, “2019: The Year of Two Israeli Elections. Oneg to follow sponsored by Sally M. Blau in
memory of her sister and brother-in-law, Rhoda and Marvin Mostov.
Friday, December 13th, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Torah Portion: Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4—36:43
Shabbat Service in Tamarkin Chapel
Friday, December 20th, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Torah Portion: Vayeshev, Genesis 37:1—40:23
Lay-Led Shabbat Service in Tamarkin Chapel
Friday, December 27th, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Torah Portion: Miketz, Genesis 41:1—44:17
Lay-Led Hanukkah Shabbat Service in Tamarkin Chapel
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In the rising of the sun and in its going down
We remember them
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
We remember them
YAHRZEITS
DECEMBER 7, 2019
DECEMBER 13, 2019
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*Dr. Bertram F. Averbach Perle Heiman *Dorothy Robins
Zdenka Beltz *Lawrence Heselov *Libbie Bloch Roginsky
Morris Bernstine *Mary Isroff *Abe Rosenbaum
*Aaron M. Bishop Louis Kannensohn *Mose J. Rosenbaum
*Eunice Gitlow Bishop *Anthony P. Kehn Alex Rosenthal
*Max E. Brunswick *Sidney C. Keyes, M.D. *Myer Sauer
*Max E. Brunswick Jr. Helen Lang *Dr. Samuel H. Sedwitz
Abe Chait Ben Lazar *Ann Speck Shagrin
*Joseph Cohn *Jessie Ekker Levine Ida Shantz
*Sidney L. Davidow, M.D. *George F. Livingston Sam Stein
Irving DeBroff *Emily Silverberg Mazer Morris Storch
Wanda Belle Della Penna *Fannie SIgal Meritzer *Max H. Stovroff
*Urbana G. Escandon *Bertha Breman Miller Jack Tamarkin
Helen Freed Barbara L. Moss *Margaret Ungar
Abraham Funk Don Nelson Else Waltner
*Joan Gold Gaffin *Jacob Oppenheimer *Morris Weicherz
*Donald E. Greenberg Israel Resnick *Lee Wilkoff
*Myer Ackerman *Theresa Gluck *Sadye F. Loweit Samuel Silverman
Muriel Altman Pearl Goodhart *William I. Lourie Marvin Simon
Nick Aulisio *Leona J. Goodstein *E. Tillie Mohilewsky Morris Solomon
*Rose F. Bachman *Lillian Greenberg *Hannah Newman *Max P. Stahl
*Edwin R. Brody, M.D. *Hannah Greenwald *Brenda Harris Pesce *Marvin I. Sussman
Lynn Chentow *Amelia Hamburger Shirley Rauch *Irene Abels Teles
*Lena F. Davidow Sidney Harris Alayne Hartstein Riley Helen Wagner
*Paul Diamondstein *Elizabeth Klatman *Henry R. Rosenblum *Sunny Waldman
*Moses Ehrlich *Harry Kobacker Robert Routman *Mildred S. Wilkoff
*Eva Arnoff Evans *David Kornhauser Herbert H. Scharf Lillian Yarmy
Harry Feld Frieda Klatman Lawrence *Mary Schlosberg Milton Yarmy
Morley Frank Alice Lev Cheryl Sue Shapiro *Tamara Beth Zlotnick
*Elsa F. Friedman *Dorothy Levy Gloria Sherman *Judge Julius Zlotnick
Jenny Goldstein Gefsky *Clarence J. Liebermann *Rose Sigal
* Denotes permanent memorial plaque
YAHRZEITS CONT.
DECEMBER 20, 2019
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DECEMBER 27, 2019
*Helen Ackerman Nathan Glassman *Bessie N. Levy *Jeannette H. Rudolph
Rita Altman *Susan Epstein Gluckman *James Meyer Libby *Jack H. Schwartz
Maryn Schwebel Been Jeanette Hartzell Gold *Maxwell M. Lustig Louis Shafran
*Dr. David V. Bender *Ray J. Gold *Bertram B. Lustig *Dr. Lewis S. Shensa
Margaret Blair *Ruth Goldberg Esther Mallen *Dora Silverman
Earl Manuel Chevlen *Louise C. Goldman Harold Mehr Sara Lee Simon
Louis Alan Chevlen *Albert Goodman *Nelson Mendelson Leona Stecker
*M. Jack Ehrlich *Abe Harshman Marcia Merritt Ellis Steinberg
*Samuel W. Epstein *Rudolph Herz Iris Prizant Les Strasberg
Eva Epstein Clatyon Hixson, M.D. *Joe E. Rosenbaum *Sophia Strassels
*Samuel Fallenberg *Rose Keller *Esther Rothman Joan Teitelbaum
*Harry R. Gancfried *Gazella D. Kranitz *Alan Gershon Routman Harry Weiner
Edwin Ginsburg *Paul S. Levine *Abe Rudberg *Dors Rosewater Wilkoff
*Hyman S. Barr *Erma B. Hartzell *Thelma Robins
*Morris Bender *Brian Elliot Kirchner *Fredric C. Rose
Lori Bolotin *Etta Kirchner *Louis Irving Rosenbaum
*Hyman Chentow Nate Kirshenbaum *Bertram Rosenbaum
*Howard N. Cooper *Anna Koornich Evelyn Rosenberg
Louis DeBroff Jack Lebby *Atty. Benjamin F. Roth
*Pearl Barron Ehrlich *Etta Ralsky Leshner Jean B. Scharf
Karolyn Feltenstein Evelyn Lev *Dina Aron Schulman
*Florence Fine *Frieda S. Levy Sidney Strasfeld
*Ruth Miller Fleck Ellen Milstein *Mollie Wayne
*Ruth Fleck *William Nathan Mary Weiner
*Samuel B. Friedman Marilyn Oyer *Samuel Weiss
*Henry Gluck *Sylvia Rothschild Rizika *Dr. Macey S. Wolf
PULPIT FLOWERS
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Correction:
Apologies to Suzyn Schwebel Epstein who was
incorrectly listed as Sybil for November pulpit flowers in
memory of Dr. Samuel Epstein
December 7th In loving memory of father:
George F. Livingston Sr. By Margie Simon and George F. Livingston Jr.
December 13th In loving memory of daughter:
Tamara Beth Zlotnick In loving memory of husband:
Judge Julius A. Zlotnick By Helene Zlotnick
In honor of the birthday of:
Neela and Maren Simon By Kimberly, Jeff, Zachary & Zoe Simon
December 20th In loving memory of mother:
Karolyn Feltenstein By Judith and David Brown
In loving memory of father:
Benjamin F. Roth By JoAnn and Daniel Roth
In loving memory of daughter:
Susan Epstein Gluckman In loving memory of father:
Samuel W. Epstein By Marlene and Louis Epstein
DECEMBER ONEGS December 7th
In loving memory of sister and brother-in-law:
Rhoda and Marvin Mostov
By Sally M. Blau
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Lay-Led Shabbat List
The Ritual Committee Needs New Members The Ritual Committee of Rodef Sholom has the important role of working with Rabbi to
develop service ideas, to review past services, to suggest changes in ritual procedures. The
committee is active and is always looking to broaden input from the congregation. Our role
may become even more important as Rodef transitions from Rabbi Muller’s long service to an
interim Rabbi and a year or two later to a new permanent Rabbi. We welcome membership
from congregants with diverse viewpoints and ritual experiences. The Ritual Committee
meets every two to three months. Our meeting times are adjusted to try and accommodate
the greatest number of participants. We most often meet at noon, but have been known to
hold meetings at 8 am or 4 pm.
If you have any questions about the committee, please feel free to contact me. If you would
like to join the committee, please advise the office and me.
Elliot Legow, Ritual Chair | phone 330-519-1907 or 330-759-7988 | [email protected]
Here is the list of lay-led Shabbat Services through the winter months.
Friday, December 20th, 2019
Lay-Led Shabbat Service with Nancy Burnett
Friday, December 27th, 2019
Lay-Led Hanukkah Service with Abigail Scharf
Friday, January 3rd, 2019
Lay-Led Shabbat Service with Elliot Legow
Friday, February 7th, 2019
Randy Goldberg will lead a Musical Shabbat
Service with Elliot Legow
If you would like to help participate in any of the services, please contact Elliot Legow
as well as the Temple office.
Phone 330-744-5001
Elliot Phone: cell 330-519-1907 or home 330-759-7988
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tot Shabbat
9:00am
Shabbat Service w/Adam Fuller
10:00am
8 9 10 11 12 13
Shabbat Service
6:00pm
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15 Minyan
5:00 pm
Community Hanukkah Celebration @ Rodef Sholom 5:30pm
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17 18 19
Akiva Hanukkah Program
6:00pm
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Shabbat Service
6:00pm
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First Light of Hanukkah
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Christmas Eve
Office Closes at 12:00pm
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Christmas Day
Office Closed
26 27 Hanukkah Shabbat Service 6:00pm
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29 30
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New Year’s Eve
Office Closes at 12:00pm
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New Year’s Day
Office Closed
December 2019
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Hanukkah is right around the corner. The Gift Shop has a large supply of dreidels, gelt, beautiful menorahs for all ages, gift wrap, and latke platters.
**The Jewish Museum of New York 16 month calendar September 2019-December 2020 are available in
the Rodef Sholom Gift Shop, limited supply $12.00, reserve yours now!
Following the tragedies in Pittsburgh and Poway, CA, we now have the “Stronger Than Hate” yarmulkes for $12. Supply is limited.
Inspired Generations contemporary giftware is available for weddings, hostess gifts, or just to update your home! Inspired Generations giftware is also being sold at local fine giftware stores
so why not support your Temple gift shop!
Please contact Darlene Muller at 330.759.4576 for inquiries regarding special item orders and new products. Thank you for your continued support!
RODEF SHOLOM SISTERHOOD NEWS Prayer - Study– Network– Get Connected! The future is ours to create!
RODEF SHOLOM GIFT SHOP NEWS
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Our Sisterhood tradition encourages us to keep giving our time and that is what our Sisterhood has continued to do. Our members answer the “call” and we make sure each Temple event looks, tastes and reflects our total commitment of love and respect to our Temple. All of this is a dedicated promise.
We’d like to thank: Anita Shapiro, Sue Weiss, Jan Ferry, Dorothy Davis, Sandy Mallen, Lisa Levy, Nancy Burnett, Audrey and Joan Schwebel, Helen Sacherman, Brigit Berk, Karen Rubin, Bonnie Lehman, Samie Winick, Alisa Greenblatt, Phyllis Freedman, Inez Heal, Marilyn Sniderman, Yetta Gluck, Barbara Kirkorsky, Kim Trachtman, Mari Alschuler, Lawren Rawl, Kandy Rawl, and Sally Blau for all their help setting up for events or baking for the month of November.
Happy Thanksgiving to our Sisterhood members and their families. Hoping that your Thanksgiving will be filled with warmth and happiness.
With love and Sisterhood-
Kandy Rawl and Sally M. Blau
Save the Date!
The Annual Sisterhood Interfaith Tea Party
Where: Congregation Rodef Sholom
When: Tuesday, February 18th, 2019
—More details to follow in the coming months—
TOILETRY PROJECT LITTLE THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, soaps, razors...small toiletries that you might pick up in hotels when traveling would be so appreciated by those in need. I have been distributing baggies filled with all of the above items to people at the Food Bank, Sojourner House, Homeless Shelters and others in need. I will pick up at the following drop off places: Jewish Community Center, Congregation Rodef Sholom, Temple El Emeth, Ohev Tzedek, Universalist Unitarian Church and Churchill Methodist Church.
An easy way to help in a big way. Thank you so much. ~Linda Palumbo
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Tot Shabbat Children’s Service | November 2nd, 2019
On November 8th, 2019, we had the honor of having Mayor Tito Brown attend our
Shabbat Service. He spoke about what it means to be a leader in the city of
Youngstown, during the service and it was meaningful and impactful. Afterwards,
we had an intimate Shabbat Oneg with the Mayor, with a delicious dinner by
Kandy Rawl.
A Simchat Shabbat Family Service was held on November 15th, 2019.
We also surprised Rabbi Muller, and celebrated his 65th birthday (a
little early).
A celebration for Bob Golubich was held on November 22nd, 2019 to honor
Bob, and his 40 years of dedication to Congregation Rodef Sholom. It was a
spectacular event, highlighted by the dinner prepared by Kandy Rawl. Thank
you, Bob, for all of your hard work and devotion to the Temple for the last 40
years. You will be missed!
We extend our heartfelt condolences to our members who have lost loved ones:
Dr. Richard S. Pataki Father-in-law/Father of Sherry & Ira Pataki
May his memory be for a blessing and may his loved ones be given comfort and strength.
BARUCH DAYAN HAMET PRAISED BE THE JUDGE OF TRUTH
It is with sorrow that we note the death of a friend to the Congregation:
Gladys Anderson
May her memory be for a blessing and may her loved ones be given comfort and strength.
Todah Rabbah ~ Many Thanks!
Todah Rabbah to guest speaker, Michele Perelman, for her talk about her organization “Oneness”
during the Unity Shabbat.
Todah Rabbah to Inez Heal for sponsoring the Oneg after the Unity Shabbat, in loving memory of
her husband, Philip A. Heal and other loved ones.
Todah Rabbah to Samie Winick for sponsoring the Oneg after the Shabbat with Mayor Tito Brown,
in loving memory of her brother, Joe Winick.
Todah Rabbah to Susan Pokorney and children for sponsoring the Thanksgiving Shabbat Oneg in
loving memory of their husband and father, Dale Pokorney.
Once again, a special Todah Rabbah to Kandy Rawl for all her onegs for November, but specifically
for Simchat Shabbat and Bob’s Retirement Oneg. The meals were absolutely spectacular (as always)
and we can’t express our sincere appreciation for all she does for the Temple!
Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Annie Hendricks, daughter of Amy & Bob
Hendricks and grand daughter of Jeanne & Ken Fibus on her
engagement to Daniel Kostovny, whose parents are Barb & Tom
Kostovny of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Mazel Tov to Susie & Charlie White on the birth of their second
grandchild, Graham Henry Lindenberg. Parents are Katie
(White) & Brian Lindenberg.
TZEDAKAH CIRCLE
ENDOWMENT FUND
In appreciation:
Daniel A. Chernek
In celebration of:
Bobbi & Peter Grinstein’s 60th Anniversary
In celebration of:
Shelia & Barry Schecht’s 60th Anniversary
By Janice & Donald Reisman
In loving memory of:
Ron Golden
By Laura, David, & Edith Gorsky
In loving memory of:
Dale Pokorney
By Susan Pokorney
In loving memory of :
Bea Lebby
By Marvin Lebby
In loving memory of:
David Penner
By Sue & Charlie Carpenter
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
By Laura, David, & Edith Gorsky
In loving memory of nephew:
Curtis Chevlen
By Harold Chevlen
In loving memory of:
Rabbi Jonathan Kendall
By Carole & Bill Weimer
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
Beverly, Pami, & Curt Bogen
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
Sallye Frohman’s Birthday
Bob Golubich’s Retirement
Kay & Jerry Tamarkin’s 60th Anniversary
Linda & Fred Knox 55th Anniversary
In loving memory of:
Marilyn Oyer
Donald Malasky
By Sue Weiss
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December 8th: Barb & Rick Fine (54 years) December 27th: Heidi & Chuck Hersh (46 years)
Renee & Sheldon Persky (6 years) December 29th: Marilyn & Harold Davis (34 years)
December 9th: Sharon & Ron Della Penna (35 years) Barbara & Donald Werner (34 years)
December 19th: Miriam & Barry Davis (43 years) December 30th: Ellen & Alex Lamb (15 years)
Rebecca & David Grossman (12 years)
MAZEL TOV TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS ON THEIR DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES:
Mazel Tov to the following members for a special birthday in December:
December 5th: Ilona Cohn December 17th: David Brown
December 6th: Karen Abrams December 26th: Paula Moses
December 7th: Richard Sokolov December 30th: George Moamis
Please welcome our newest member Daniel A. Chernek
TZEDAKAH CONT.
In loving memory of father:
Merle Levine
By Linda & David Levine
MITZVAH MEAL FUND
In loving memory of brother:
Curtis Chevlen
By Katherine & Alden Chevlen
In loving memory of:
Dr. Philip Ginsburg
By Yetta & Paul Gluck
In loving memory of:
Arnold Lackey
By Toni Lackey
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In loving memory of:
William Ponyman
By Nancy & Michael Barr
By Alyse Barr
In celebration of :
Linda & Bill Shapiro’s 50th Anniversary
By Donna & Mark Shapiro
In loving memory of husband:
Marc Katz
By Rose Katz Averbach
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
By Yetta & Paul Gluck
ONEG FUND
In loving memory of:
Lt. Howad C. Katz
Arthur Katz
Tillie & Benjamin Katz
By Helene Zlotnick
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
By Sarah, David, Jacob & Shayna Wilschek
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In loving memory of:
Wanda Della Penna
By Sharon & Ron Della Penna
MUSIC FUND
In loving memory of:
Judge Julius A. Zlotnick
Tamara Beth Zlotnick
By Helene Zlotnick
In celebration of:
Jacob Wilschek’s Consecration
By Andi & Steve Baroff
In celebration of:
Rabbi Muller’s 65th Birthday
By Jenny & Alex Lloyd
In loving memory of mother:
Else Waltner
By Joyce Waltner Barmak
In celebration of her running buddy:
Bob Golubich on his Retirement
By Kathy Zoss
SISTERHOOD FUND
In loving memory of husband:
Robert Routman
By Helen Routman & Family
TAMARKIN CHAPEL FUND
In loving memory of:
Jack Tamarkin
Anne & Rudy Oppenheimer
By Doris Tamarkin
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Events in the Community
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Commision for Jewish Education Report
This fall, MSJS was actively preparing for the year 5780! Students from MSJS participated in Hebrew school learning about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. On Sunday, October 13, children and families
from Rodef Sholom traveled to Ohev Tzedek and volunteered to decorate their Sukkah; the community Sukkah for our Sukkot celebrations.
A special thank you was sent to Congregation Rodef Sholom from Congregation Ohev Tzedek
recognizing the families and participants: Magda, Ilana, and Ethan Cohen; Connor, Emily, and Michael Fitzpatrick; Kim, Dan, Caleb, Rhett, and Madelina Gear; Josh and Arthur Greenbaum; Matan Norani; Violet, Thomas, Juniper, Lawren, and Kandy Rawl; Hunter Thomas; and Shayna, Jacob, and
Sarah Wilschek.
Commision for Jewish Education Report
On Thursday, October 17, 2019, MSJS hosted a dedication ceremony for the new
Aron Kodish (holy ark) and Eternal Light in the Akiva Multipurpose Room.
During the ceremony, the Akiva choir performed, and Rabbi Muller palyed Torah
Trivia with students and guests in the audience. Rabbi Schonberger and Sandy
Kessler also spoke during the dedication. The ark, light, and updated cabinetry
was a gift from the Chudakoff family.
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