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Agudas Chai Lites Agudas Israel Congregation
Synagogue and Community Center, established 1922
Rabbi Rachael Jackson Located at 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-693-9838
Website: www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org E-mail: [email protected]
November 2015 - 19 Cheshvan - 18 Kislev 5776
RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson
(Continued page 2)
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
November arrives and I think of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year, full
of a delicious turkey dinner, football, and family. It
is also a time to be grateful and give thanks. The con-
cept of gratitude is ingrained in our Jewish identity.
Many writers describe the first Thanksgiving, a cele-
bration by the colonists in Plymouth, Massachusetts
for surviving the harsh winter and thankfulness for
the bountiful harvest, as being modeled after the
holiday of Sukkot.
We Jews pray and acknowledge our gratitude to
God for all we are given. So, it is a good thing to ac-
knowledge the bounty in our lives, to talk about the
things we are grateful for. The time we spend with
November continues our Jewish month of
Cheshvan—the only month without a holi-
day—before ushering in Kislev in which we
celebrate Chanukkah at the end (this year
Dec 6-13). This means that we are the ones
that need to bring extra kavod (honor) to our
calendar. We ought to resist the urge to stay
home when it is cold and instead come out and be
with each other in our synagogue. It is truly the peo-
ple which make the space and the time holy.
The autumn weather has arrived and we have the
capacity to not hibernate like the animals. If October
has been any indication, we are taking those oppor-
tunities. As we talked about last month, our syna-
gogue focus is Avodah (worship), Torah (study), and
Gemilut Hasidim (acts of loving kindness).
We came together in Avodah for Simchat Torah,
for Sukkot, and for Shabbat many times this month.
Together we read from the Torah, a new feature on
the Second Friday of each month—and how appro-
priate that we started this innovation with Bereshit,
the very beginning of our Torah. In November, we
will read from parshat Toldot, generations, which is
also very apt for us to hear at a synagogue as we are
all links in a chain—from one generation to the next.
Our adult education courses also started up in Octo-
ber and will continue this month. How exciting it is
to learn with each other! Please feel free to join us
any week. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7pm and
Wednesday afternoons at 12p. Double check the cal-
endar to verify that we do have class and for the
topic.
Giving back to our larger community is another
value on which we stand. There were over 20 Agu-
das Israel members at the Taste of Hendersonville
dinner supporting IAM (Interfaith Assistance Minis-
tries). We were also told that we donated over 1200
pounds during our High Holy Day food drive.
Incredible! Hunger and homelessness do not
end when our food drive does however. I en-
courage all of us to give what we can, when
we can, even if there is there is no official call
to do so.
All that being said, I must also say thank
you. Thank you to everyone who came out to my in-
stallation on Oct 23 – 24. I am so honored to be the
Rabbi of Agudas Israel Congregation. That Shabbat
together only highlighted how much of a match we
really are. The support and love we feel, especially
after only being here such a short time, is palpable.
My family and I could not have found a better place
to call home. We look forward to many engaging and
fulfilling years with Agudas Israel. Todah rabbah,
thank you very much.
Bivracha, with blessing
Rabbi Rachael Jackson
Agudas Chai Lites page 2 November 2015
BROTHERHOOD REPORT
(Pres. Message continued from page 1)
Well, now that we all dried out from the recent
“tsunami”, I hope all of us made it without suffering
any property or physical damages. Lucky for us we
live in the mountains, and that water flows downhill,
so that most of the flooding concentrated south of us.
I realize that some of us have either friends and/or
relatives living in areas or cities that flooded, and so
we are obviously concerned about their wellbeing
and are wondering what we can do to help those who
suffered substantial losses from all the flooding.
This is a topic that I would like to entertain at our
next Brotherhood meeting at the end of October, and
perhaps we can coordinate our efforts with the con-
gregation at large once we determine how we can be
of help. I am open to suggestions and would appre-
ciate hearing from anyone who has any proposals for
us to review.
On another note, I would like to compliment Mike
Beckerman and Sid Williams for the great job they
did in filming, editing and showing the history of
the Jewish Merchants of Hendersonville. It’s a true
tribute to the perseverance of the Jewish immigrants,
highlighting their ability to successfully re-establish
their lives in a new and foreign environment, and
how they were able to contribute to the growth and
prosperity of the community in which they settled.
lllOn October 8th, Mike and Sid hosted a showing of
the video to our congregation members and guests,
who also received a copy of the video and enjoyed a
pleasant social evening including complimentary
wine and cheese. All the money collected at this
event are being donated to AI courtesy of the Broth-
erhood.
Well, this is your last chance to enjoy the fall colors.
Winter is fast approaching, and our snow birds are
packing it up and getting ready to flock to warmer
weather down south. However, we are still planning
some outings with the camera club to get a few col-
orful photos of the fall colors. Perry Reihs is orga-
nizing some excursions for our group before he
leaves for Florida. Also Mike Beckerman has organ-
ized golf outings for our Agudas-it-Gets golf team at
Cleghorn Plantation for the beginning of November.
There are probably only a few more good days left
this year before winter sets in, the days become
shorter, and the ground freezes up. Al Cooper has
been active in organizing an outing for our Adventur-
ers Group to watch a Hendersonville High School
Football game, and it looks like we will get a good
turnout.
Our next big fundraiser will be the Hardlox Jewish
Festival, in Asheville, on October 18th. Teri and
Bonnie have been busy buying new merchandise for
this event, and we even reserved a double booth to
accommodate the plethora of new items which we
will be offering visitors this year. We have about 35
volunteers from Sisterhood, and Brotherhood who
will be participating at Hardlox, and who will be as-
sisting the girls in managing the set up of the booth
and sales of merchandise. We are confident that this
year will be even more successful than the last which
in itself was very profitable for AI. Last year, we not
only exceeded sales expectations but we were also
able to generate interest in AI and recruited some
new members to our congregation. With more peo-
ple moving to this area we hope to surpass our sales
volume, and to motivate additional new membership
in AI.
I look forward to the return of all our fine feathered
friends in the spring, and in the meantime you can
rest assured that the rest of us will be hunkering
down and keeping the lights on till your return.
Next Brotherhood meeting is scheduled for Sunday,
October 26th @ 9:30 am
Shalom, Michael Thorz, Brotherhood President
AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
Notes from Nat The High Holy Days are over and we start afresh
planning out the events for the New Year.
Sisterhood will be helping the Judaica Shop with (Continued page 3)
family and friends during this holiday reflect our
Jewish value of family and community. It is also a
time to embrace the value of tzedakah, with many of
us lending a hand, fighting hunger and contributing
to those who are less fortunate during this holiday
time (Jewish Values Online).
On a continuing basis I am awed by the good will,
hard work and generosity of our congregation, not
only to Agudas Israel but to the many organizations
that work, year round, to help those less fortunate in
our community.
It is in this season and in the spirit of Thanksgiving
that I want to express my thanks to each of you for
all you do, all the time. You are truly a blessing.
Shalom
Dr. Linda Perkel, President
(Sisterhood continued from page 2)
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Agudas Chai Lites page 3 November 2015
Do you know how many candles it takes
to light your menorah for eight nights?
**
CHANUKAH MARKET PLACE The place to find all of you gifts for Chanukah for
everyone on your list including yourself!
Agudas Israel Sisterhood Judaica Boutique Sunday, November 15, 2015 1-4 pm
New and unique Chanukah gifts
for the entire family and more…
**Answer: It takes 44 candles, so you need
to buy a new FULL box!
Come and see our great Candle selection.
First night of Chanukah 5776 is Sunday, December 6, 2015
Kudos to Us!
FYI…our annual High Holy Days food drive pro-
vided 1200 pounds of food and other nonperishables
to IAM. Thanks to all who participated.
Submitted by Barbara Gittleman
RUACH SHABBAT
SERVICE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 7:30pm
Featuring song leader Penny White
We are very excited about our second RUACH
Shabbat Service at Agudas Israel.
We will celebrate Thanksgiving by praying and
singing together at this special Ruach Shabbat ser-
vice.
Ruach is the Hebrew word for spirit. This service
will lift your spirits and prepare you for Thanksgiv-
ing, a time to be grateful for our blessings.
50/50 Raffle
Hanukkah Will Be Here Soon
Win up to $5,000
Give a Hanukkah Ticket as a Gift
Form a Group with Friends and Share
Only 100 Hanukkah Tickets to Be Sold at $100 Each
Winner Will Be Drawn on December 7th 2015
Hanukkah Tickets are Available in The Office.
Let’s Make it Happen
their Chanukah Marketplace which will be held on No-
vember 15th between 1:00PM and 4:00PM. Chanukah
will soon be upon us so come buy all of the important
items and gifts you will be needing for your Chanukah
celebrations. In that same vein, do not forget our gift
card program. Gift cards are an easy way to fulfill your
shopping requirements for Chanukah. Call or Email
Carol Leaman to order your cards, [email protected],
or 693-0145.
Sisterhood is eagerly looking forward to our Rabbi
Rachael Jackson's installation, with many of our mem-
bers baking their specialties for this very important
event.
We have an often requested Game Day coming up for
our next general meeting on November 16th, 12 noon.
Bring a bag lunch, we can enjoy lunch together. Sister-
hood will provide coffee and dessert; then we can get
started with our games. We always have a lot of fun
playing whatever games we choose. Some of the games
we have played in the past are Mahj, Scrabble, Farkle
and I will be bringing a game called Bananagrams.
This is a great way to make new friends, or get catch
up with old ones. The charge for Game Day is $5.00
for members and $10.00 for non-members.
Save the date of December 7th, 12 noon which will be
our general meeting. This meeting is always special
and lots of fun because we celebrate one of our happi-
est holidays, Chanukah. We have a special soup and
salad lunch followed by wonderful baked goods from
sisterhood members. The cost for this lunch will be
$5.00 for members $10.00 for non-members.
We always welcome all of our members to any of our
board meetings which take place the first Monday of
the month, 10:00AM. Old and new members are al-
ways welcome.
Shalom to all,
Natalie Zitnick, Sisterhood President
Agudas Chai Lites page 4 November 2015
Shalom, We are now into our 8th year of the
Agudas Angels. Thanks to so many of you, this project has been very
successful. It is wonderful that our congregational family is so generous.
Since your Angels contribution is in addition to your dues, we would like to recognize you in our Chai Lites during
this fiscal year 2015-2016.
_________________________________________ SPONSORS $180+ _________________________________________ FRIENDS $360+ _________________________________________ PATRONS $500+
BARBARA & DR. MICHAEL BECKERMAN CAROLA & DR. STUART COHN
LENORE & SCOTT FOSTER _________________________________________ BENEFACTORS $750+
JAN FINANDER SCOTT _________________________________________ TRUSTEES $1000+
HELEN & IRWIN SALMANSON NATALIE ZITNICK
_________________________________________ HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+
VICKY & EDWARD LIEBER _______________________________________ PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+ _________________________________________ FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
May the coming year bring to you and yours, good health, peace, and abundant blessings. L’Shalom
Name_______________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________
Donation____________________________________________________ I(we) would prefer not to have my(our) names listed in Chai Lites______
Please cut this form out and return to the synagogue with your donations.
Agudas Angels November & December Birthdays
November & December Anniversaries
VETERANS DAY – 2015
We are fast approaching another Veterans Day. A
day set aside to honor the service and sacrifice of for-
mer citizens who served in the United States Military,
and those currently serving around the world. So if
you see a veteran shake his or her hand, and welcome
them home. For those who paid the ultimate price of
liberty, stop, close your eyes, and say a prayer, for
them giving us the many blessings of freedom.
Submitted by Al Rosen
Janie Skolnick……....Nov. 3rd
Dr. Burton Black…....Nov. 12th
Harry Ryttenberg…....Nov. 13th
Barbara Seeman……..Nov. 15th
Albert Pasternack…....Nov. 18th
Sharon Lemelman…...Nov. 20th
Vicky Lieber………...Nov. 23rd
William Lavine……...Nov. 24th
Marcia Hecht………..Nov. 28th
Melvin Hecht………..Dec. 4th
Eileen Stang………....Dec. 4th
Dr. Francine Varady...Dec. 7th
Raymond G. Wiener...Dec. 8th
Phyllis Bentley……....Dec. 12th
Mark Lemelman ……….Dec. 14th
MaryAnn Pollack…...….Dec. 14th
Salem Leaman………….Dec. 15th
Sharon Wooten……...….Dec. 16th
Arnold S. Orenstein…….Dec. 17th
Larry Simkin…………...Dec. 18th
Dr. Michael Beckerman..Dec. 19th
Jerry Garfinkle………….Dec. 19th
Nora Levin……………..Dec. 22nd
Barbara Monoson…...….Dec. 24th
Rosalind Harris………...Dec. 26th
Rosemary Gess………....Dec. 27th
Alan Gottheim………….Dec. 27th
Susan Garfinkle………...Dec. 28th
Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek……...Nov. 6th……...27th anniversary
Bonnie & Alan Cooper…….Nov. 9th……...46th anniversary
Linda & Perry Reihs…….....Nov. 12th…….37th anniversary
Marcia & Mel Hecht……….Nov. 25th…….51st anniversary
Rosemary & Sam Gess…….Nov. 30th…….46th anniversary
MaryAnn & Alan Pollack...Dec. 10th……..48th anniversary
C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan...Dec. 22nd…….47th anniversary
THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB The President’s club is proud to announce the current
and growing membership. Membership requires that a
five year
commitment of at least $500 per year, in excess of
current dues be made.
It is the objective of the members of the President’s Club to
erase our deficit. We intend for it to become nothing but a his-
torical memory.
Natalie Zitnick
Deanna & Marshall Warshauer
Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek
Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz
Iris & Joe Stewart
Rachel & Maury Seldin
Teddi Segal
Ellen S. Newman Sandler & David Sandler
Sharon & Jerry Salatino
Stuart Rubin
Sid Prakin
Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel
Sandy Morse
Susan (Ginger) & Dr. Sanford Marx
Vicky & Edward Lieber
Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz
Carol & Salem Leaman
C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan
Frieda & Michael Hodes
Sherry Harris
Barbara Gittleman
Lillian Swift Gaeser
Barbara & Dr. Jack Gabel
Bonnie & Alan Cooper
Sarah & Steven Bookspan
Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson & Steven Z. Levinson
Becky Banadyga
Agudas Chai Lites page 5 November 2015
MISHEBERACHS
Speedy Recovery and Get Well Wishes to:
Lillian Swift Gaeser, Janet Provda, Elissa Kaplan,
Richard Lewis, William Merwitzer & Frank Skolnick.
Henderson County Hunger Coalition
Belk Charity Days Sales Event
Some in our Agudas Israel
family are familiar with the
work of the Henderson
County Hunger Coalition
(HCHC). The synagogue
participates in the mission of
HCHC by holding a seat on
the governing board. We
have assisted in raising funds which provide grants to
11 different social service organizations throughout
the county. Among them are IAM, Mainstay, Manna
Food Bank and the Council on Aging among others.
Like other non-profits the Coalition raises funds
through a variety of activities. The largest generator
of funds is the Annual Hunger Walk. September 19
was the 33rd time the event was conducted. Revenue
from this year’s event dropped 26% from 2014. It is
understandable with the economy sputtering along
and everyone being asked to donate for various causes
that resources become scarce.
In an effort to shore up HCHC treasury, and have
funds to distribute and support the efforts of all the
agencies who benefit, we are asking everyone in Hen-
derson County and especially Agudas Israel to con-
sider joining in Belk Charity Days. This is a win win
proposition for all. Belk will donate the proceeds
from Belk Charity Days ticket Sales in their entirety,
100%. Each ticket purchased is $5. The ticket may
be redeemed for $5 on each separate purchase made
during Charity Days on Saturday November 7, 2015.
Essentially it costs the purchaser nothing when shop-
ping on merchandise at Belk. Perhaps a holiday gift,
special occasion or just for you.
With every ticket purchase, you receive a flyer de-
scribing the store-wide savings available only to
Charity Day ticket holders and comprehensive an-
swers to “Frequently Asked Questions” about the
sale. You can begin shopping at the Charity Days
prices any time between October 27 and 10 AM on
November 7. Your purchased merchandise is put
aside (reserved) for you at the store and can be picked
up anytime any day after 6 AM on November 7.
INTERESED…WANT TO KNOW MORE? Obtain a Belk Charity Day flyer at the synagogue. If
you’re interested in supporting this worthwhile en-
deavor and perform a mitzvah, contact Bill Lavine at
1 (630) 202-8730.
Submitted by Bill Lavine
OUR SECOND ANNUAL
AUGUST 14, 2016
SAVE THE DATE!
(Continued page 7)
Agudas Chai Lites page 6 November 2015
Sisterhood Game Day – Save the Date Join us on Monday, November 16th for Game Day.
It has been a while since we
enjoyed the special, light-
hearted ambiance that this
day brings us.
Enjoy another aspect of Sisterhood membership.
Come in to join us in playing games in an atmosphere
of good rapport. We know we have our Mah Jong
players, but we will also be gathering and enjoying
Scrabble, perhaps Canasta or bridge, or any game
that you want to bring along. We will enjoy the time
we spend together. Friends and acquaintances wel-
comed.
Bring your lunch and enjoy the desserts provided.
Cost is $5.00/member and $10.00 for non-members.
Joan Kershner
November 13, 2015 On Friday evening, No-
vember 13th, there will be a
covered dish dinner imme-
diately following the Shab-
bat service which will begin at 5:30 PM. The Mem-
bership Committee, sponsor of the dinner, asks that
you bring a dish ample for eight and that you not mix
dairy with meat. Entrees, salads, sides and vegetables
are needed. Membership will provide dessert.
Please email or phone Barbara Gittleman (email-
[email protected] phone-828-329-2839) as to what
you will bring to the dinner and how many will at-
tend. Be sure that your dish is completely prepared
and ready to be served. There will be a $5.00 charge
for non-members other than members of your imme-
diate family.
Submitted by Barbara Gittleman
ANNOUNCING... the beginning of a
quarterly Friday night Speaker Series...
This Speaker Series has two purposes:
One is to inform the congregation about
the impressive number of organizations in
Henderson County that provide services to our resi-
dents and a second reason is to provide opportunities
for Tikkun Olam wherever possible.
Our series commences on November 20 and our first
speaker will be Ashley Newbrough who is a therapist
with FOUR SEASONS HOSPICE.
What is Hospice?
Hospice is an organization that provides care for pa-
tients nearing the end of life. Sometimes the care is
JFS Programs:
Client Assistance & Case Management
Food Pantry
Elder Club Group & Caregiver Respite
Holiday Kosher Meal Deliveries
contact Ariella Fleet, MSW at (828)253-2900 ext. 12
or email [email protected]
JFS Mental Health Counseling—Individuals, Cou-
ples, Families, Groups. Safe, private, confidential.
Contact Deborah Wood, LCSW at (828)253-2900
ext. 13 or email [email protected]
Volunteers are always welcome for: Elder Club,
Friendly Visitors, & Holiday Meal Deliveries. Con-
tact Ariella ([email protected]).
Volunteers interested in serving on the JFS Board of
Directors or on a JFS committee in 2016, contact
E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r A l i s o n G i l r ea t h
([email protected]; (828)253-2900 ext. 11)
Upcoming:
Chanukah Kosher Holiday Meal Delivery
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Volunteers are needed to help assemble packages
and/or deliver meals, including latkes, applesauce,
matzoh ball soup, challah, flowers and other Chanu-
kah goodies! Electric Chanukah menorahs are also
available to borrow, by request.
If you or someone you know would benefit from and
appreciate our JFS holiday tradition for our Jewish
community to connect with seniors and others,
provided in an inpatient facility or it may be care at
home. Hospice also provides counseling services
which may include pastoral or spiritual support and
bereavement counseling for families.
We are fortunate in Henderson County to have an
inpatient facility, FOUR SEASONS HOSPICE,
staffed with specially trained nurses, therapists and
counselors.
Join us for Friday night services on November
20th for an informative and special evening when
Ms Newbrough will join us and help us understand
what Hospice does and her particular role as a thera-
pist.
Other Friday night speakers will be scheduled for
January and April.
Submitted by Toby Linder
Agudas Chai Lites page 7 November 2015
(JFS continued from page 6)
Update your Directory of Members
Please inform me if there are any corrections or ad-
ditions you would like me to change to your entry.
Following are items for you to add to your Direc-
tory. Any changes or additions will be noted in each
month’s “Chai Lites”, in order for you to keep your
Directory up-to-date on a continuous basis.
.Welcome, and add new members:
Noe and Claire Flores
(Yael)
P.O. Box 2091
Skyland, NC 28776
C Cell: (828) 575-4083
N Cell: (828) 253-5454
.Please delete both the home phones of Audrey
Snyder and use only her cell phone:
(828) 243-4946
Thank you, Vicky Lieber,
“Directory of Members” Coordinator
Notes From
The Lark’s Nest
Looking ahead... the LARKS will
meet again On Wednesday, December
16th at 4. Our selection is SPY OF DAVID by EL-
LIOT GOLDENBERG.
This book is about the case of Jonathan Jay Pollard,
the US Naval intelligence expert who in March, 1987
received a mystifying life sentence for passing classi-
fied secrets to an American ally, Israel.
Elliot Goldenberg sheds new light on a riddle
wrapped in a mystery. The truth surrounding this spy
case has been hidden for decades. Come and join us
in a discussion as we unravel secrets from this most
famous incident.
For more info about the LARKS, call Toby Linder
692-0061.
Our selections for this year are:
A Town of Empty Rooms by Karen Bender
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamont
The Lady in Gold by Anne Marie O’Connor
Slave and Sister by Sabra Waldfogel
All the Light You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Spy of David by Elliot Goldenberg
REMINDER: Lunch is at 12 Noon. For further information please contact: Dr. Burton Black at 828-685-8765
R.O.M.E.O. November
Tues. Nov. 3 Bay Breeze
Tues. Nov. 10 Grazies in Horse Shoe
Tues. Nov. 17 Papas & Beer
Tues. Nov. 24 China Dynasty in Horse Shoe
Gift giving season is upon us yet again.
We light the first Chanukah candle on Sun-
day night, December 6th and Christmas is
only nineteen days later. Think Agudas
Israel for GIFT CARDS! Gift cards make great
gifts for everyone including mail carriers, domestic
employees, newspaper delivery person, hairdress-
ers, business associates, landscapers, and yes,
friends and family and yourself.
This is a great way to raise money for Agudas
Israel, and it won’t cost you anything more than the
price of the gift cards. Why not support our con-
gregation by purchasing your gifts through our gift
card scrip program?
Stop in to the office with a check or cash and pur-
chase from over 90 cards in our inventory or put in
an order for delivery within 4 days. We have a list
of over 1200 retailers to choose from!
For more information:
Carol Leaman 828-693-0145
please let us know as soon as possible!
To volunteer or recommend someone for a delivery:
contact Ariella at [email protected] or (828)253-
2900 ext. 12
Thanks to our Holiday Meal Delivery Sponsor, Blos-
soms at Biltmore Park, for providing the beautiful
flowers to include with all of our holiday deliveries!
Healthy Ideas—depression screening for seniors
JFS staff members are in the process of training for
this “evidence based” program that includes screening
for depression in older adults, and appropriate follow-
up with education, support, referrals and treatment, as
indicated. We are pleased to be implementing this pro-
gram with the sponsorship and support from “Healthy
IDEAS-NC” at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing.
AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
GIFT CARD SCRIP PROGRAM A FUN AND
EASY FUNDRAISING PROGRAM
Tzedakah – Acts of Loving Kindness
Agudas Chai Lites page 8 November 2015
It is through the generosity of
people like these that we prosper and
grow. Thank You.
BUILDING FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Joseph Gittleman
By Claudia & Barry Rudes
DESIGNATED DONATION
Pay for six months ad in Hendersonville
Times News
By Anonymous
GARDEN/LANDSCAPE FUND
Happy New Year
By Harry Ryttenberg
IN MEMORY OF
Barbara “Babe” Blatt
By Staci & Jon Blatt
Frankie Ryttenberg
By Harry Ryttenberg
Harvey Stephen Aftel
By Iris & Joe Stewart
GENERAL FUND
IN HONOR OF
Dr. Michael Beckerman’s presentation
By Carolina Village, Inc.
Bernie Apple Special Birthday
By Diane Hoffman
HIGH HOLIDAYS/BREAK-THE-FAST
IN HONOR OF
Kol Nidre
By Lori Rosenthal&Charles Auerbach
By Phyllis & Rabbi Philip Bentley
By Phyllis Fish
By Rosemary & Sam Gess
By Rosalind Harris
By Sherry Harris
By Marcia & Mel Hecht
By C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan
By Laurence Kosowsky
By Joel Kotch
By Debbie & William Lavine
By Arnold Orenstein
By Norma & Albert Pasternack
By MaryAnn & Alan Pollack
By Frema & Sander Sokoloff
By Iris & Joe Stewart
By Lana Waltzer
By Deanna & Marshall Warshauer
By Marlene & Raymond Wiener
By Natalie Zitnick
Thank you for warm, solemn&uplifting
High Holiday Services
By Adele Groban
L’Shanah Tovah
By Rachel Hazen-Hale
Good, productive, healthy New Year;
joyful festival celebration
By Ruth & Rabbi Sanford Marcus
In Honor of Agudas Israel Congrega-
tion
By Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel
IN MEMORY OF
E. Burt Harris
By Sherry Harris
LIBRARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Bertha Kershner
By Joan & Irving Kershner
MUSIC FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF
Play at Agudas Israel
By Ellen & David Sandler
IN MEMORY OF
Harry Gold
By Beverly French
Nathan Samuels & Barbara Rosen
By Vicky & Edward Lieber
Sylvia Kessler
By Deanna Warshauer
ONEG FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Joan Kosowsky
By Laurence Kosowsky
Josef Levinson
By Dr. Judi Berson-Levinson
& Steven Levinson
Joseph Gittleman
By Linda Liebman
Stanley Sitzer & Arthur Howard Rubin
By Carole Sitzer
Hyman Kaplan
Liba Sprague
Morris Kaplan
By Eileen & Dr. Michael Stang
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN HONOR OF
Rabbi Jackson’s Installation
By Sherry Harris
By Natalie Zitnick
By Agudas Israel Brotherhood
By Mah Jong Group
Corey & Bella’s Engagement
By Bonnie & Alan Cooper
Canasta Donation
By Fran Friedman
By C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan
Ritual Committee for my
High Holy Day Honors
By Sherry Harris
Claire & Noe Flores
on the birth of their daughter Yael
By Sherry Harris
IN MEMORY OF
Nathan Wiener
By Marlene & Raymond Wiener
SISTERHOOD FLOWER FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Herbert L. Simon
By Barbara & Alan Ehrlich
YAHRZEIT FUND
IN MEMORY OF
Adeline Eskenasy
By Edith Eskenasy
Sam Kurschner & Katie Kurschner
By Carol Kurschner
YAHRZEITS
Agudas Chai Lites page 9 November 2015 Member Observer
11/06/15 Member Observer
Avraham Daitch*
Molly Dunitz*
Isaac Eskenasy*
Jesse H. Fischer*
Morris Fred*
Gladys Fredman ………………...Sherry Harris
(Mother)
Bernice Freedman Reiff………...Roy Freedman
(Mother)
Joan Kaplan*……………….…..Susan Aronowitz
(Sister)
Benjamin Kerner*
Helen Lazarus*
Anna Lewis*
Baruch Linder*…………….…...Bernie Linder
(Father)
Chaim Richman…………….…..Lana Waltzer
(Father)
Rosa Rubin*………………..…...Stuart Rubin
(Mother)
Anna Schlosburg*
Valerie J. Warshauer………..…..Marshall A. Warshauer
(Late Wife)
11/13/15
Melvin Harold Aftel*……….….Iris Stewart
Shep Alpern*
Alan Aronowitz………………...Susan Aronowitz
(Husband)
Arthur Cohen……………….…..Randye Unsell
Francine Meryl Fish*……….…..Phyllis Fish
Ira Marvin Goldstein*
Samuel Harris……………….….Sherry Harris
(Father-in-law)
Mollye Shapiro Karesh*
Allan Burton Kessler*
Miriam Sara Kessler*
George Lazarus*
Elizabeth Steinberg Lieberman...Shirley Younger
Alice Brown Nelson*…………..Lillian Swift Gaeser
(Sister)
Marilyn Schwartz*……………..Bernard Schwartz
(Wife)
Douglas Segal*…………...…….Teddi Segal
(Son)
Jean Title………………………..Esther Roberts
(Mother)
Anna Vanek…………………….Dr. Paul Vanek
(Mother)
Louis Younger………………….Shirley Younger
(Father-in-law)
11/20-21/15 Member Observer Robert Bentley………………..Rabbi Philip Bentley
(Father)
William Cohen*
Walter N. Gaeser*…………….Lillian Swift Gaeser
(Husband)
Bessie Kaplan*
William Wolf Kayne*
William Landey……………….Elissa Kaplan
(Father)
Esther Leaman………………...Salem Leaman
(Mother)
Pauline Reisner……………….Rachel Seldin
(Mother)
Perry Rudnick*
William Schieren……………..Susan Aronowitz
Frank Sitzer*………………….Carole Sitzer
(Father-in-law)
11/27/15
Sophie Glickman Aftel*……...Iris Stewart
Gladys Ripsteen Braunstein…..Sherry Harris
(Aunt)
Anna Sklar Ehrlich*
Morris Goldstein*
Lillian Halpern*
Sidney Junov………………….Barbara Beckerman
(Father)
Roz Katz………………...…….David Monoson
Lena Lerner…………………...Mildred Lerner
(Mother-in-law)
Charles Lubart………………...Lois Goldberg
(Father)
Jack I. Michalove*
Sidney Morse………………….Sandy Morse
(Father)
Annie Orleanu*
Sara Richman………………….Randye Unsell
(Aunt)
Sadie Riesman*
Frank Sandler*
Harry Schulman*
Irwin Tufke………………..….Esther Roberts
(father)
Sammy Williams……………. Sharon Woolen
(Father) Sidney Williams
The following names will be read at Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: * DENOTES HAVING A MEMORIAL PLAQUE. The Yahrzeit policy of our Temple is as follows: You have the choice of when to observe this anniversary. The date can be celebrated by the English calendar or the Hebrew. Please inform the office of which way you would prefer. A letter to remind you about your upcoming Yahrzeit is sent to you two weeks before the actual date. The name of your loved is read at the Friday evening service immediately prior to the date of the Yahrzeit. Please keep the Temple Office informed of any incorrect dates. or new dates you wish to include.
Agudas Chai Lites page 10 November 2015
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. 1. MEMORIAL PLAQUES: To honor someone of blessed memory. Please call Susan LaRue at the Temple office, 693-9838. 2. YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL PLAQUES: In memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are available. Please contact the Temple office – Susan LaRue, 693-9838. 3. GOLDEN BOOK: In honor of, or in memory of, an individual or in recognition of a Mitzvah, Golden Book cards can be purchased in the Judaica Shop. The minimum donation is $10.00. The cards are to be filled out by the donor and Becky Banadyga (828-692-7074) is to be notified if entry into the Golden Book is desired. All proceeds are to be used to purchase items such as carpeting, office equipment, furniture, and other items needed for our synagogue. 4. JNF TREES IN ISRAEL: Anyone interested in honoring or memorializing someone with a JNF Tree in Israel, contact Linda Reihs at 954-240-0287. Trees are $18 each. Make checks payable to Agudas Israel Sisterhood. Please include the following information: 1) 1)Name of deceased or honoree; 2) To whom the tree certificate should
be mailed; include name and address; 3) Message (In Loving Memory of…); 4) Sender’s name, address, phone number. You will be notified when tree order Is placed.
5. BOOK PLATES: Dedicated to a loved one with a special event, or honoring someone of blessed memory. This donation will help Sustain our Synagogue Book Fund. The cost is $36 per book plate.
Agudas Chai Lites page 11 November 2015
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Synagogue and Community Center 505 Glasgow Lane,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
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