CBI Bulletin December 2009

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Volume 5770, Issue 4 December 2009 Kislev/Tevet 5770

St. Petersburg, Florida

Inside this issue:

Shabbat Services 2

From Rabbi 3

From the Hazzan 3

Sisterhood/Men’s

Club

9

Schools 11

Youth 12

Adult Studies 13

Buns Family Library

News

15

Mitzvah Grams 21

Special points of

interest:

Congregation

Hanukka Party P– 3

Gift Galleria P– 7

Tampa Bay Jewish

Film Festival P– 9

USY Scholarship

P-22 –23

First Hanukka Candle Friday, December 11, 2009

Due to rising costs, the minimum

donation is now $10 per acknowledgment

sent.

PARTICIPATE IN ALIYOT The Ritual Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel

encourages worshippers to participate in services by

performing aliyot. If you would like to receive an aliyah,

please call the synagogue office at 381-4900, or kindly speak to one of the ushers

when you enter the sanctuary, and every effort will be made

to accommodate your request. Those wishing to receive an

aliyah on Shabbat morning are asked to arrive at services not

later than 9:30 am. We look forward to your

participation. Shalom,

Morry Bornstein, Ritual Chair

ROSH HODESH TEVET December 17 & 18

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Congregation B’nai Israel

727-381-4900 Contacts

Rabbi Jacob Luski, D.D. 727-381-4900 Ext. 207

[email protected]

Hazzan Paul D. Goldstein 727-381-4900 Ext. 205 [email protected]

Executive Director, Sara A. Latham 727-381-4900 Ext. 202 [email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Preschool Director Bonnie Halprin 727-381-4900 Ext. 211

[email protected]

Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah Education Director, Ilana Dayan

727-381-4900 Ext. 310 [email protected]

Youth Department, Youth Director Sandy Brasch 727-381-4900 Ext. 209

[email protected]

Torah Reader, Deborah Marmon

Office Manager, Pam Askin 727-381-4900 Ext. 203

[email protected]

Receptionist, Anita Helfand 727-381-4900 Ext. 201

[email protected]

Accounting, Barbara Jarvis 727-381-4900 Ext.204

[email protected]

PRTT Secretary, Patzi Gil 727-381-4900 Ext. 210 [email protected]

President, Karen Sher [email protected]

Sisterhood Presidents, Susie Berman, Gail Frye, Diana Litt.

Men’s Club President, Bill Marger

USY President, Yael Reich

Bulletin Committee:

Layout Editor, Masha Ronay Coordinators, Pam Askin, Anita Helfand

and Carol Marcin

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Shabbat Services & Candlelighting

Friday, December 4, 2009 Candlelighting 5:17 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, December 5, 2009 Sedra – Vayishlach Shabbat Services 9:00 am Library Shabbat Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Maariv & Havdala 5:20 pm Friday, December 11, 2009 Hanukka 1st candle before Shabbat Candlelighting 5:19 pm Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Anniversary Shabbat Saturday, December 12, 2009 Sedra – Vayeshev Shabbat Hanukka I Services 9:00 am Junior Congregation 10:00 am Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:05 pm Hanukka - 2 candles after Dark Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Bill and Carol Marger, in honor of Bill’s 50th Birthday. Friday, December 18, 2009 Hanukka - light 8 candles before Shabbat Candlelighting 5:21 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, December 19, 2009 Sedra – Miketz Shabbat Hanukka II Services 9:00 am USY International Sendoff No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:05 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Sam Cohen Friday, December 25, 2009 Candlelighting 5:24 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, December 26, 2009 Sedra – Vayigash Shabbat Services 9:00 am No Junior Congregation Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:10 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Judy and Mark Gordon in honor of Mark’s 50th Bar Mitzvah Anniversary

Friday, January 1, 2010 Candlelighting 5:29 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Saturday, January 2, 2010 Sedra – Veyekhi Shabbat Services 9:00 am No Junior Congregaton Minha, Seudah Shlishit, Maariv & Havdala 5:15 pm Seudah Shlishit sponsored by Dr. Barnett Stein

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening, a Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat afternoon

or a L’Hayim following a Morning Minyan in honor or memory of a loved one or a

special occasion, please contact Synagogue office.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

The Mitzvah Men’s Club provides a Continental

Breakfast for all worshippers on Minyan Mornings in the alcove of the Social Hall.

Please join the Minyanaires for the morning Shaharit

service and relax and schmooze over breakfast

bagels, cream cheese, coffee cake and coffee/tea.

CHILD CARE To request Shabbat

morning childcare for preschoolers, please call the Synagogue

office by Wednesday prior to Shabbat.

DAILY SERVICES Please join our twice daily

Minyan which meets weekday mornings at 7:45 am Sunday

mornings and on Friday, December 25th at 9:00 am and

Friday, January 1, 2010 at 9:00 am and weekday

evenings at the following times:

Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 5:20 pm Dec. 6 – Dec. 10 5:20 pm Dec. 13 – Dec. 17 5:20 pm Dec. 20 – Dec. 24 5:25 pm Dec. 27 – Dec. 31 5:30 pm Jan. 3 – Jan. 7 5:35 pm

SHABBAT GAMES FOR THE KIDS..

Look what's new for you!

CBI will now have a Shabbat Game Cart located in the alcove of the Social Hall each Shabbat morning. The game cart will have games for children to play while their parents enjoy the Kiddush. PARENTS! Please assist your child in cleaning up before leaving.


From the Rabbi However, no paradise is perfect. We have embraced its observance, but lost its message. Because of its location, Hanukka has become the Jewish substitute for Christmas. On Hanukka children used to be given Hanukka gelt, not presents. Presents were given on Purim because of the mitzvah of Shalah Manot mentioned in Megilat Esther. We make a big fuss over Hanukka, but have forgotten Shavuot which commemorates the gifting of the Torah and the birth of Judaism. Other holy days are passed over and ignored. Hanukka gets the royal treatment. The irony is that the whole struggle which Hanukka commemorates is about the right to be different, to preserve one’s own culture and identity, to worship as one chooses even if, especially if, it is different from how the majority chooses. Hanukka is about being who you are. The Maccabees risked their lives to combat assimilation in their time. We must stand firm in observing Jeiwsh holidays in Jewish ways. Enjoy Hanukka. Light the candles. Spin the dreidel. Eat the latkes. But don’t forget the message. With best wishes for a Hanukka Sameah!

Shalom,

Rabbi Jacob Luski

If there is perfection among holidays, Hanukka is surely the perfect candidate. Why? Because it is the easiest holiday to observe. Most holy days in the Jewish calendar require elaborate preparation. Not only Pesah,

but Shabbat, Sukkot, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Not so Hanukka. All you have to do is dust off the Menorah, put in the candles and you are ready to go. Most holidays in the Jewish calendar have elaborate rituals. The Hanukka candle lighting is short and sweet. Done in 5 minutes and on to the latkes and dreidels. Most holy days in Judaism have restrictions – work is forbidden on Shabbat and Yom Tov; hametz is forbidden on Pesah; eating is forbidden on Yom Kippur. Hanukka is about indulgence. After all latkes fried in oil are at best a rare treat. On Hanukka it is (almost) a mitzvah to indulge. Most other holy days come at inconvenient times. Not Hanukka. It comes when most of the rest of the world is observing the major holiday of the year.



Often times something triggers a fond memory, and then my mind begins to wander. Right now, I’m thinking about celebrating Hanukka growing up in Tampa. I was usually the only Jewish child in my class. I would share my Hanukka experiences and all the other kids were jealous that I got eight

presents. What they didn’t know was that most of my presents were socks, underwear, pjs, etc. and other items at least 3 sizes too big – we would grow into them, my mother would tell me in Brooklynese. The latkes frying smelled wonderful and of course were delicious. The candles were mystical. More importantly, it was a time of being together. My older siblings would be home from college with a few friends, and my mother would be cooking up a storm. This year, our family will make new memories with a new generation, a beautiful granddaughter, her parents and the rest of our brood. You will have a chance to make your own family memories, plus you can make some CBI Hanukka memories.

The Gift Galleria leads us into the holiday on Sunday & Monday, December 6 and 7. You can shop for yourself and for gifts for others, shmooze with friends and have a delicious lunch to top off the day(s). Our annual Hanukka Party will be Tuesday, December 15 and it is going to be lots of fun. Lighting two menorahs, one of ice, eating latkes made with love by Mitzvah Men’s Club, and enjoying jelly donuts and chocolate fountain for dessert sponsored by the Sisterhood. The food will be great, but the conversations will be better. Don’t miss these chances to add to your memories. Happy Hanukka,

Sara Latham, Executive Director

From the Executive Director

PROFILE IN LEADERSHIP SERIES Introducing LORNE ABRAMS CBI Member Since 2007

Question 1: Please define yourself. Sharron and I have been married for 17

years and are both duel Canadian and US citizens. We emigrated to New Jersey in 1992 and relocated to Florida in 2000. I am a Professional Engineer with an background in Quality, Cost Reduction and Value Engineering (system and process efficiency). I attended Canadian Universities for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees and I have a PhD in Engineering Management from Kennedy Western University in California. I play tennis for recreation and value my private time with Sharron, who is my best friend and companion. We have eight grand-children with the 9th expected late December 2009.

Question 2: What’s your role at CBI? I am the current Treasurer of CBI and have been a Board member for the past 3 years. We co-chaired Mitzvah Day for 2008 & 2009 and are members of the Social Action Committee.

Question 3: What is your favorite book or movie or music on your ipod? Why? I enjoy classical music and modern opera. I have been listening to the classics and pops versions since my University days. I

From the President find it relaxing and calming as well as allowing me to ‘tune out’ the bustle of the daily grind.

Question 4: What is your favorite Jewish holiday? Why? My favorite time Selichot – as it is a time for launching the New Year and the beginning of the traditional holiday period.

Question 5: What values do you try to emulate and pass-on? I believe that we should value our relationships with our elders, peers and children. Respect for individuals of all ages is best expressed by allowing each person we come into contact with to have an opportunity to provide input (conversation, questions, and experience) and receive an appropriate response in all situations and circumstances.

Question 6: Who has made the biggest impact on your Jewish life? Wthout doubt it is Sharron, my wife. She is a very strong traditionalist with conservative values and a driving desire to maintain family relationships. A Jewish Holiday or Simcha will not pass without Sharron planning and insisting on family participation.

Question 7: Which is your favorite Jewish ritual to practice? We especially look forward to Friday Shabbat and holiday times as we focus on family time together.

Question 8: When do you most feel Jewish? When I attend a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and watch a young Jewish child transform into an adult in the eyes of his/her family and the Jewish community. Seeing the leaders of the future, the ones who will continue to propagate our conservative Judaism makes me feel proud to be Jewish.

Question 9: What is your most memorable moment at CBI? The first Mitzvah Day we attended where we viewed the efforts made by the entire community in a truly volunteer activity. It was both meaningful and satisfying to participate in the activities at the Homeless Shelter.

Question 10: What motivated you to say YES to CBI? On our first visit to CBI, Sharron and I immediately felt welcome and were pleased with the atmosphere at CBI. We were looking for a social environment where we could meet and associate with other contemporaries who share similar interests to ours.

Question 11: What do you do to re-energize? I prefer quiet time to read a suspense novel, usually while sitting at the pool or at one of St. Petersburg’s many beaches. I find an afternoon picnic at Fort De Soto Park to be my favorite pass time to rejuvenate myself. I play tennis twice a week for exercise.

Karen Wolchuck Sher, President

QUOTE A humble man walks on earth, yet his thoughts

reach the sky. Samuel Hanagid


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Our CBI Gift & Craft Show is now known as the “GIFT GALLERIA” at Congregation B’nai Israel. Please plan on attending. There are many opportunities for volunteering at this event: in the Sisterhood Gift Shop, the dessert and coffee tent and last but not least in one of the ticket booths or vendor booths. It is a fun event to be involved with. Upcoming events: December 6th and 7th (Sunday & Monday) Gift Galleria at CBI December 11th – Friday – 1st Night of Hanukka December 15th – Tuesday – CBI Hanukka Party

Shalom, Susie Berman, Gail Frye and Diana Litt,

Co-Presidents

We would like to thank Eileen Richman for chairing the “Membership Fling”. Thanks to Chana and Sandi for the wonderful program and to our own Sisterhood members for sharing that very entertaining skit with us!!! A very appreciative thanks goes out to Diana Litt for preparing the delicious food and for all the servers. Such talented women around us! The Florida Region Wheels on Water adventure will set sail on Friday, January 8th, returning on Monday, January 11, 2010. Anyone interested in getting more info on this, please see one of the presidents listed below. Anyone who is ever interested in making a donation to the flower fund in honor or memory of someone, please contact Marilyn Goldberg.

SISTERHOOD

Hanukka is just around the corner and that means its Latke time. On December 15th, the Men’s Club will be cooking up a mountain of potato pancakes along with numerous toppings. We invite everyone to come help eat them. Our second Annual Men’s Night

Out (AMEN) is Sunday, January 17. By popular demand, we are having steak and scotch along with some creative entertainment. Details will be mailed out shortly. The World Wide Wrap is on Super Bowl Sunday morning with our traditional laying of Tefillin for morning Minyan, followed by a free brunch and sports related program for all participants. Learn how to put on Tefillin at the event or contact us for a private lesson. We are also in need of donations of Tefillin. Reservations, membership inquiries, and questions can be emailed to [email protected]. We want to thank Dr. David LeVine for his presentation on Men’s health issues at our November brunch. Thank you to those who helped with the food as well. As always, the Men’s Club is here to help our congregational family at CBI anyway we can. I want to thank those of you who share this commitment by joining. Happy Hanukka!

Shalom, Bill Marger

President, Mitzvah Men’s Club

MITZVAH MEN’S CLUB

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mailto:[email protected]


THE PAULINE RIVKIND TALMUD TORAH

The Pauline Rivkind Talmud Torah had a great Shabbaton. What a delicious dinner prepared by Ilana and Sami Dayan. The program theme for this Shabbaton was Gemilut Hasadim - Deeds of Lovingkindness. The students and their family participated and contributed in this worthwhile and interesting topic. There was a Shabbaton luncheon and continuation of

this wonderful and informative program. Then back again for the evening Havdala Service. Needless to say, this entire event was very well attended. The PRTT students will visit and do a Hanukka presentation at Menorah Manor at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15. Winter vacation begins after December 15th and classes will resume

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 4:45 p.m. PRTT will celebrate their TuB’Shevat Seder on Sunday, January 31 during school hours. This is a fun event and your students will enjoy the Seder and the delicious fruits. Just remember we look forward to seeing your children at the Talmud Torah on Sundays, 9:00 am to noon and Tuesdays from 4:45 to 6:45 pm.

Shalom, Ilana Dayan, Education Director


JUNIOR CONGREGATION

All B’nai Israel children, ages 9 to 13, grades 3 through 7, are invited to participate in our special age-appropriate Shabbat Service in the Chapel. Junior Congregation will meet on Saturday, December 5 and 12 at 10:00 a.m. Junior Congregation will resume on January 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. THEY WILL NOT MEET DURING WINTER BREAK OR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY WEEKEND .

CHANGE IN ACADEMIC SETTING

We welcome children who have changed their academic settings. Please contact Ilana Dayan at the PRTT office for information and a registration form at 381-4900, ext. 310 or email: [email protected]

THE PAULINE RIVKIND PRESCHOOL

It’s Dreidel Drawing Time!

This year the Pauline Rivkind Preschool’s Annual Dreidel Drawing is bigger and better than ever before. Our prizes range from a $200.00 gift bag from M.A.C. cosmetics to spa packages to restaurant gift cards and even tickets to the Holocaust Museum. Ticket forms are included in this month’s bulletin. You can also purchase tickets on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Gift Galleria. You do not need to be present to win a prize. Hanukka with the preschoolers will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 16th. We invite residents from Philip Benjamin Tower to join us for this celebration. Our monthly intergenerational programming continues to be very successful. Tikun Olam – Repair the World: This holiday season, Pauline Rivkind Preschool has chosen to write letters, make cards and artwork for the men and women overseas in the armed forces. We plan to continue this project throughout the school year. These activities teach the children, even at a very young age, how important it is to care about others in the world.

The air has finally cooled off outside. Children are enjoying outside time. This month, most students have time off of school. The Pauline Rivkind Preschool is closed from December 21, 2009 through January 4, 2010.

Shana Tova!

Bonnie P. Halprin, Preschool Director

Twenty-five students have been enjoying the Fall Semester of Hebrew High School, which ends on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. This semester’s courses included: Mishna Brahot - Instructor: Rabbi Jacob Luski Jewish Artists, Jewish Themes - Instructor: Ms. Rivy Chapman The Jewish Life Cycle - Instructor: Dr. Marc Reiskind Critical Jewish Issues - Instructor: Mr. Joe Fuchs Senior Seminar - Instructor: Rabbi Jacob Luski The Spring Semester of Hebrew High School commences on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Watch the mail for more information!

HEBREW HIGH SCHOOL

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Often the month of December is referred to as the month of giving. Although for Jews tzedakah is encouraged the entire year. Within each of us we hold the best gift to be given, the gift of ourselves! It’s been months since Simhat Torah but I still feel the joy I shared with our youth while doing a mitzvah. On Yom Tov morning the kids joined me in bringing residents from Menorah Manor to celebrate Simhat Torah at CBI. I knew when I asked if any of them would meet me at Menorah Manor early Sunday morning what it meant. As a teen giving up the chance to sleep in is not taken lightly! For some of the residents it was there first time at CBI, and I suspect, the first time in a long while some had been in a Synagogue. They watched us dance and sing and it warmed our hearts to help them reach out and kiss the Torah. The joy they had was obvious but clearly we, the kids and I, were the true winners. We were touched by the words of thanks and by the married couple side by side in their wheel chairs tenderly holding hands. After we returned the residents to Menorah Manor the kids asked if we could go to Toby Weinman. They remembered the wonderful Shabbat we spent at Toby last year. We sang Torah, Torah and greeted residents as they began to gather for lunch. As we hugged goodbye that day, we all felt it! We had received a gift we would cherish! The gift of giving of ourselves! Todah Rabah to the Sokolov Family for sponsoring the November Dine and Dash. The youth community has been hopping! Kadima had a fantastic time at the overnight at the Florida Aquarium and enjoyed learning about the exhibits and making new friends from Congregation Beth Shalom. Thank you to all who supported the pumpkin bread sale. We were able to give each Jewish resident at Philip Benjamin Tower fresh pumpkin bread for Thanksgiving. Our first Havdalah on the Beach was such fun and thanks to our USYers who lead us in prayer and song.

B’Shalom, Sandy Brasch - Proud to be: Youth Director

December Activities: Wednesday, Dec. 2 @ 6:00 pm USY Board Meeting Saturday, Dec. 5, @ 7:30 pm ALL Youth Hanukka party at JCC Sunday and Monday, Dec 6, 7: Gift Galleria Friday-Sunday Dec 11-13: Kadima Convention in Jacksonville Tuesday, Dec 15 CBI Family Hanukka Celebration Saturday, Dec 19: International Convention Sendoff Thursday, Dec 24: Kadima Council @ 12:00 and @ 1:00 – 3:00 all Kadimaniks bake Cookies for the Community

CBI STUDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SHABBAT

SERVICES

Each Shabbat morning, children are invited to participate in Congregation Services by leading Ein Keloheinu and Aleinu at the conclusion of Musaf. Please make plans to have your child present at the assigned time. We look forward to hearing our children’s voices raised in song and prayer as they take their places along side all those who continue who make services meaningful, spiritual and successful here at CBI. This month the schedule for participation is as follows:

December 5 Grade 6

December 12 Grade 5

December 19 Grade 4

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Just a reminder! Parents, we urge you to keep us posted on the addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of your college or graduate students by sending that information to Sandy Brasch at [email protected].

COLLEGE CORNER

From Rabbi Jacob Luski… One of the most important mitzvoth in Judaism is bikkur holim—visiting the sick. It is a responsibility that the clergy of B’nai Israel takes very seriously. When our members are ill or hospitalized, we want to know. In the interest of protecting confidentiality, hospitals today are extremely cautious about sharing patient names, even with rabbis. We need our congregants to communicate directly with us and to inform us of illness or hospitalization. Please call the synagogue office, 381-4900, ext. 201 so that as clergy and as a synagogue family, we can be helpful in moments of difficulty or stress.

DAVENERS NEEDED The Ritual Committee is seeking to increase the number of Congregants who have the ability to lead services--especially morning and evening services at Daily Minyan. Those with prior davening experience who wish to improve their skills, or those with no prior experience who want to learn this most important and rewarding skill are invited. Please contact the Synagogue Office at 381-4900 to express your interest. Hazzan Goldstein has graciously agreed to conduct classes based on the number of people expressing interest. Thank you very much. Morry Bornstein Ritual Committee Chair



PRAYER FOR THE ILL

Each Saturday morning Congregation B’nai Israel offers

prayers of healing during our regular Shabbat morning service.

We invite you to join us for weekly Shabbat worship so that

you might pray for a loved one and/or yourself at that time in

our prayers. If you wish to have someone’s name specially

mentioned from the Bimah, please call the synagogue office at

381-4900 with that individual’s

English and Hebrew name and

that of their parents.

May God offer healing to all that are ill.

The Gemilut Hasadim Committee

ADULT STUDIES

Library Shabbat In recognition of Jewish Book Month, November 12-December 12, two book review presentations will be made at Shabbat morning services, Saturday, December 5th, at 9:00 am services. Sandi Rodman will review The Righteous Men by Sam Bourne and Jane Markowitz will review Resurrecting Hebrew, by Ilan Stavans. Talmud Made Easy Steve Wein continues his class covers the first tractate of the Talmud, Berahot, in the Talmudic text along with selected commentaries. Hebrew, Aramaic is not necessary; classes are in English and Steve explains all. The class involves both textual analysis and lively discussion. Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, December 2nd in the Atrium and December 23rd in the Library. Torah For Seniors Join Rabbi Luski on Tuesday mornings each month at 11 a.m. at Philip Benjamin Towers as he teaches and discusses Torah in an easy to follow fashion. 2009: December 15; 2010: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 & May 11. Lunch With The Rabbi Deli lunch and Mishna Study with Rabbi Luski meets monthly on Wednesdays at noon in the CBI Atrium. Come and join our group as we enjoy lunch, schmooze and enjoy a meaningful time learning “What, When, Why & Where” of our Jewish History in an informal atmosphere. Previous knowledge not necessary. Classes are held in English. Please RSVP your lunch orders to 381-4900 by 4PM by Tuesday before. 2009: December 16; 2010: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21 & May 12. CBI — Hadassah Book Discussion Group CBI and the St. Petersburg Chapter of Hadassah co-host a monthly book readers Discussion Group on the following Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Buns Family Library. Date Title Author December 16: A Tale of Love and Darkness Amos Oz

Led by Jane Silverberg January 20: The Emperor’s Children Claire Messud Additional dates are February 17, March 17, and April 21.

SPECIAL EVENT

TAMPA BAY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL AT CBI

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009, 7:00 PM IN THE SOCIAL HALL

THE CASE FOR ISRAEL, DEMOCRACY’S OUTPOST

A new Landmark feature documentary with Alan Dershowitz.

USCJ CUBA MISSION

February 11 - 18, 2010 See Havana, Santa Clara, Cienfuegos,

Trinidad de Cuba

This is a great mitzvah – a unique experience – a fun trip!

Mission price from Miami International Airport: Double occupancy - $2695 single occupancy - $2995

Trip is 8 days, 7 nights at a 5 star hotel in Havana

Several meals are included and you will have discussions and meetings with the Jewish

Community. And much, much more…

For a complete mission packet with itinerary, please contact:

Harry J. Silverman, Executive Director, Southeast Region

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 561-372-0420; [email protected]

Todah Rabah to Ron and Jayne Weissman for

creating and donating new TV tables and an ark to the

Youth Department in loving memory of Abe Katz.


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BUNS FAMILY LIBRARY

Jewish Book Month is held annually in November-December, and typically, Jewish communities hold book fairs, schedule lectures by visiting authors, and plan events designed to promote Jewish culture. It is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about new and interesting books and authors. Here at CBI, Library Shabbat has become an annual tradition. On December 5th, at Saturday morning services, Jane Markowitz and Sandi Rodman will present reviews of books selected for the occasion. Jane will present a review of Resurrecting Hebrew, by Ilan Stavans. Sandi Rodman will review The Righteous Men by Sam Bourne. Please join us! Dr. Ruth Lebowitz, Co-Librarian

CBI-HADASSAH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP The CBI-Hadassah Book Club meets monthly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am In the Buns Family Library to discuss current literature of Jewish content. If you are interested in leading the discussion for a meeting, contact CBI Librarians, Dr. Ruth Lebowitz or Janet Augenbraun. On Wednesday, December 16th, A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz and Jane Silverberg will lead the discussion. On January 20th, The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud. Mark your calendars for future dates: February 17, March 17 and April 21.

BOOK REVIEW

I would like to recommend a truly remarkable work of historical fiction entitled Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter by Peter Manseau. The author is a non-Jew (son of a nun and Catholic priest!) who is one of the world’s last Yiddish typesetters. Somehow he brilliantly captures the nuances of speech and the flavor of the Jewish immigrants’ experience. Manseau worked for a time at the National Yiddish Book Center in western Massachusetts, and his novel begins in a similar setting. The narrator of the story is a writer much like himself, who intersperses his translation of a Yiddish memoir with “Translator’s Notes” that reveal his own love affair with a non-secular Jewish woman. The memoir tells the story of Itsik Malpesh, who travels from 19th-century Russia to New York, (and later Israel) where he becomes a typesetter. Many important issues of the day come into play, such as Yiddish vs. Hebrew, Zionism vs. Communism, and religion vs. secularism. Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter has won several prestigious awards; you will find yourself laughing, crying, and wanting to reread passages. The Baltimore Sun has said “Peter Manseau’s novel creates a Marc

Chagall-like world of pathos, humor and enchantment.” See for yourself - we have a copy in our CBI Library!

Janet Augenbraun - co-chair Library Committee


JEWISH FEDERATION Covenant Fund Youth Awards

Every study conducted by the Council of Jewish Federations over the past 20 years has reached the same conclusion – that there is no substitute for sending one’s child on a Jewish/Israel Experience, whether to a summer program in Israel, or to a recognized Jewish summer camp or program sponsored by a nationally or internationally recognized Jewish/Israel youth organization. In 1997, the Jewish Federation of Pinellas/Pasco Counties began offering these scholarships and created The Covenant Fund Youth Awards. We are again welcoming applications for the 2010 Covenant Fund Youth Awards. As in the past, there are three different categories of awards: Grade School “sleep away camp” awards for youths in grades 4-8; High School Awards for those in grades nine – 12 and Covenant Fund College Awards (for accredited study only). Scholarships will be Need Based Only. The Jewish Federation will be accepting applications through Friday, January 22, 2010. Collectively, our teens have opted for a wide variety of Jewish/Israel Experience Programs including the USY Israel-Poland Pilgrimage, the Machon in Israel Program, the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), Camp Ramah, Camp Coleman, etc. The guidelines include the option of attending recognized Jewish Summer camps in North America or Jewish Experience programs such as March of the Living. For more information on the Covenant Fund or to request an

application, visit www.jewishpinellaspiness.org or call the Federation at (727) 530-3223.


Hanukka Candle Lighting Times

Friday, December 11th

, light 1

st candle before Shabbat candles by 5:19 on

Shabbat Hanukka evening service, 8:00 pm

Saturday, December 12th

, after dark or with the CBI Minyan 6:09 pm

Sunday, December 13

th,

after dark or with the CBI Minyan 5:20 pm

Monday, December 14th


Tuesday, December 15

th,

at the Congregation Hanukka Party 5:30 pm

Wednesday, December 16th


Thursday, December 17

th,

after dark or with the CBI Minyan 5:20 pm

Friday, December 18th

, before Shabbat Candles by 5:18 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat Service 5:30 pm

http://www.jewishpinellaspiness.org/


JEWISH FEDERATION WEBSITE If you want to view the Federation website, their address is www.jewishpinellas.org

Happy Hanukka everyone! I want to thank the great

women who lead the Gift Galleria at CBI. Thanks to all the volunteers who assist in so many ways to make this event successful in so many ways, fund raising being just one.

DON’T FORGET SCRIP GIFT CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!!

If you did not find the perfect gift at the Gift Galleria and you plan to buy gift cards as holiday gifts….PLEASE ORDER THEM THROUGH THE CBI SCRIP PROGRAM!!! IF you have never ordered SCRIP cards before, either myself or Jay Kauffman ([email protected]) will help you through it. There are no extra charges. You order a gift card ( just like the ones you buy in stores) for the value you want for one of over 600 vendors on our list and CBI makes a percentage of your purchase. OR, You can fill out a form in the office or go online to order. The online link is: www.cbistpete.org and at the bottom of the page click on the icon that says CBI SCRIP. If you are traveling over the holidays, there are cards for many hotels and rental car companies. This is one creative way to raise funds for the shul without you having to pay additional monies. We need your participation to make it successful.

Laurie Reiskind, Fund Raising VP

FROM THE MAILBAG!

Dear Rabbi Luski, Thank you so very much for again attending “Soup’s On” and offering our invocation. Of all the “Soup’s”, this year was attended by our largest crowd and so many people made a free-will offering. A couple of years ago, we almost scrapped this event--thank goodness we didn’t. Again, thank you for attending and for your inspiring words. Much Appreciation, Angel Schumaker, St. Petersburg Free Clinic Dear Rabbi, Staff and Congregants: Once again your congregation has heard our critical call to restock our food pantry for the New Year. We thank you for your participation in Operation Isaiah – our High Holiday food drive. As it says in Isaiah 58:6-7, “This is my chosen fast…share your bread with the hungry.” At a time of year when Jews are searching their souls, and seeking to better themselves for the New Year, Jewish tradition obligates us to give of our selves to others. The resounding response from your congregation filled our pantry just in time for the long winter months ahead. When those in need in the Jewish community call, we head straight for the food pantry to fill bags with pasta, tuna, and other such staples to tide them over until their situation stabilizes. Our efforts are met with gratitude and appreciation. As always, please feel free to call me at (727)479-1806 with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Francine H. Wolf, Family Support Services Coordinator

Introduction To Judaism Rabbi Jacob Luski has announced a new class is forming for his Introduction

to Judaism. This class is a unique opportunity for Jews by birth to learn more about the meaning of Judaism, as well as those non-Jews considering

conversion. The class offers a warm and intimate environment to explore the fundamental beliefs, values, practices and history that have shaped the

Jewish people throughout the ages. Please contact Rabbi Jacob Luski at

727-381-4900, extension 203, about your interest in this class.



We share in the sorrow of the passing of:

Gail Warren Wife of Dr. Steven Warren

Mother of Allison Warren and Michael Warren Daughter of Eli Bresinger

Sister of Charles Bresinger

Lawrence Fisher Brother of Marilyn LeVine

Sidney Colen Husband of Ina Colen

Father of Leslee Colen, Merna Colen-Brien, and Ken Colen

Uncle of Gerald Colen

Dorothy Werner Mother of Sidney Werner, Mark Werner and

Dr. Robert Werner

Albert Feldbin Brother of Sally Cohen

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS MAZAL TOV TO: BIRTHS:

Aaron and Lucy Werner and Phyllis and Sid Werner on the birth of

their son and grandson, Levi Alexander Werner.

Lucille Ginsburg on the birth of her great-grandson, Zachary Isaac

Weinberg..

BAR/BAT MITZVAH:

Larry and Aldena Lew and Aaron and Amy Lew on the Bat Mitzvah

of their granddaughter and daughter, Kayley Lena Lew.

Herschel and Doris Hochman on the Bat Mitzvah of their

granddaughter, Miryam Miller.

WEDDINGS:

Sandy and Herb Brasch, Janice Brasch and Bunnie Katz on the marriage of their son and grandson, Elliot Fitzgerald to Elizabeth Stewart.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

Todah Rabah to the following

volunteers who assisted with the office work and special mailings

over the past month: Sally Swale, Marian Lustigman-Rooth,

Sally Cohen, Carol Marcin, Myrna & Murray Rubin.

Our apologies to anyone we have inadvertently omitted.

If you would like to volunteer, please call the Synagogue office.

TREE OF LIFE

Looking for a special way to honor your family and friends who are celebrating a simha?

The TREE OF LIFE at CBI is just the answer. What a joy it is for someone to walk into our shul and see a Tribute of their special birthday, anniversary or wedding. Does your child/grandchild have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Graduation coming up? What a

great way to honor them! Order forms are in the synagogue office and lobby. The minimum donation for leaves is $218.

A Leaf on the Tree of Life has been inscribed:

Happy 60th Birthday Rabbi Jacob Luski, November 2, 2009, by Jerry & Joan Benstock.

In honor of Rabbi Jacob Luski’s 60th Birthday, November 2, 2009 by All the Slomkas and the Reiskinds.

Happy 60th Birthday Rabbi Jacob Luski, with love, Vivian, Stuart, Rhea, Max & Jack Neumann, November 2, 2009.

L’chaim to Ernest Drucker on his 90th Birthday, November 21, 2009, with love from your family, Eric & Judy Ludin, Mark and Debbie Sokolov and Arlene Ludin.

In Honor of Rabbi Jacob Luski, With Appreciation, by the Board of Trustees, November 2009.

Happy 60th Birthday Rabbi Jacob Luski, with all our love, the Benjamin Family, November 2, 2009.

In honor of Ernest Drucker on his 90th Birthday, November 21, 2009, by his Friends, Sonya & Irwin Miller, Ron & Fagl Oxman, Steve & Ilene Weinstein, Ron & Jean Lasday, Jackie Gordon and Marilyn Benjamin.

Israeli Folk Dancing (It’s Free) (It’s Fun!)

Every Sunday evening at

Menorah Manor from

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Activities Room.

New members are welcome.

For more information, please contact

Janice LeVine at 392-3683.


KOSHER KORNER Vietnamese River Cobbler (also known as

Basa, Panga or Boucourti), is a catfish and

therefore, non kosher fish, that has recently

appeared in supermarkets and fish stores. Publix Home-style Idaho Potatoes (32

oz box) distributed by Publix Supermarkets,

Lakeland, Florida, contains dairy ingredients

as listed on the ingredient panel, but

erroneously bears the “OV” symbol without

the “D” for dairy designation. It is indeed,

dairy. Packaging is being revised to correctly

bear the “D” symbol. Listerine Pocketpaks, Johnson & Johnson,

are no longer “KOF-K”-certified and will no

longer bear the “KOF-K” kosher symbol.

Products bearing the “OF-K were produced

under “KOF-K” certification.

MAH JONGG CARDS Sisterhood is once again sponsoring the sale of

Mah Jongg Cards! Small cards - $7:00 Large Cards - $8.00

Send checks to: Susan Scheinert

9228 Silverthorn Road Largo, Florida 33777

DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1

ST, 2008

ANY QUESTIONS – 394-1428 OR

[email protected]

MITZVAH MEN'S CLUB UPCOMING

EVENTS..................

January 15, 2009

4:30-8:30PM

Men's Night Out

Second Annual Steak and Scotch Night "BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND"

Members $18 Non-members $28

February 7, 2009

9:00AM-Noon

World Wide Wrap

Join us for a super Sunday as we lay

Tefillin (instructors on-hand to help)

Followed by delicious brunch and

Speaker From the Tampa Bay Rays

Organization.

"Every One Welcome.....No charge"

Details to Follow !

Questions? mmcstpete @gmail.com

http://gmail.com/


In Honor of: ________________________________

Check the names of everyone to you would like to send a Mitzvah Gram. Send this form together with your check, minimum $10 donation each, to: Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 *The minimum donation per acknowledgement is $10. Please print:

Your Name: ______________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City, _____________________________Zip: __________________

Telephone: ______________

Join us in wishing Mazal Tov! to members celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries and B’nai Mitzvah. Your good

wishes can be part of their memories, while at the same time, supporting B’nai Israel’s commitment to help our

schools, youth groups and Synagogue through your donations to our Mitzvah Fund.

1 Gerry Mensh 1 Julie Morris 2 Ronnie Geffon 2 Susie Schwartz 2 Susie van Gelder 3 Charles Given 3 Deborah Blanchard 5 Murray Rubin 5 Dr. Michael Zimmer 5 Sharron Scott 6 Maxine Buchholtz 6 Judy Kaye 6 Amy Giskin 7 Jack Mayer 10 Judi Gordon 10 Karen Sher 11 Bill Marger 12 Laurie Wisotsky 12 Amy Mendelblatt 13 Jennifer Sternberg 13 Ivy Leight 14 Sandy Elkins 15 Lorri Snyder 16 Pam Askin 16 Reva Pearlstein 16 Selma Rosenberg 17 Dr. Larry Ettinger

18 Bev Rafal 18 Aaron Koppel 18 Vicki Greenfield 18 Lawrence Litt 19 Janet Augenbraun 20 Jerry Gilbert 20 Allen Polon 21 Neal Smalbach 21 Ina Sheppard 22 Fred Friedman 23 Iris Bush 23 Dotty Goldblatt 24 Mark Walters 25 Debbie Smalbach 25 Tikva Melamed-Goff 26 Elizabeth Benator 27 Dr. Mark Benjamin 27 Stephanie Adelson 27 Shelly Mizrahi 28 Myrna Rubin 29 Sheryl Sutton 30 Esther Shartsis 30 Helen Rosen 30 Joanne Given 31 Dorothy Liss 31 Hannah Ayes Friday, December 11, 2009!

5 Dr. Pat & Dr. Leonard Azneer 5 Rhoda & Leonard Bader 5 Dr. Hazel & Dr. Steven Shwer 7 Janet & Ed Shapiro 11 Arlene & Dr. Frank Moss 12 Jennifer & Ross Levy 15 Josee & Elias Attar 18 Charlotte & Harold Goldberg 19 Paula & Steven Dangler 21 Lilly & Arthur Salcman 22 Myrna & Larry Irwin

24 Myra & Dr. David H. Gross 24 Nicole & Elan Melamed 25 Margot & Michael Benstock 26 Billie & Morry Bornstein 26 Diane & Arthur Jay 28 Robin & Tim Eldred 28 Rita & Ben Thomas 20 Heidi & Dr. Sheldon Polsky 30 Gail & Gerald Wiseberg 30 Barbara Baccari & Dr. Eric Weston




DONATIONS - THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2009

Adult Studies In Honor of

Anita Sher Liz & Greg Sembler - Simhat Torah Honor

Camp Ramah In Honor of

Sandy and Mike Slomka Liz & Greg Sembler - Simhat Torah Honor

Camp Ramah In Memory of

Andrea & Howie Slomka Gail Warren

& Family

Cantor's Fund In Honor of

David & Sheila Hutman Thanks for your help

Lou Bader Happy Birthday - Jason Goldstein

Come Build It In Honor of

Vivian Neumann Lucille Ginsburg on birth of great

grandson, Zachary Weinstein.

Rhoda & Michael Ross on the birth

their grandson, Zachary

Bert & Suzette Adelman Happy Birthday of Rabbi Jacob Luski

Come Build It In Memory of

Bert & Suzette Adelman Gail Warren

Library Fund In Honor of

Sheila & David Hutman B'not Mitzvah of granddaughters,

Orr Hutman & Nora Hutman Sheeder

Birth of Janet & Barry Augenbraun's

grandson, Connor

Ruth Lebowitz Birth of Sarahtia - granddaughter of Sara

& Phil Latham; Happy Birthday to

Rabbi Jacob Luski; Ellen Bernstein of great

grandchildren; Janet & Barry Augenbraun's

grandson, Connor Happy birthday to Anita

Helfand; Birth of Lucille Ginsburg's great

grandson, Zachary

Gloria Abrams Birth of Lucille Ginsburg's great grandson,

Zachary Ross Weinberg

Library Music Fund In Memory of

Bev & Mort Sherman Julio Russek, Nathan Shure

Lorraine Maller Fund In Memory of

Ellen & Joel Goetz Julio Russek

Henry Maller Gail Warren

Mitzvah Fund In Honor of

Myrna & Murray Rubin Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Sandy & Herb Brasch Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Bunnie & Abe Katz Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Anita Sher Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski & Vivian Neumann

on the birth of their grandson & great grandson,

Jaxson James Lawrence

Beverly Dikman Happy Birthday to Mary Ann Marger, Bruce Marger;

Happy Anniversary to Marietta & Ernest Drucker

Linda & Jack Goldfarb Happy Birthday to Dr. Ed Lurie

Helen Pertcheck Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Vivian Neumann Birth of grandchildren of Karen & Jay Kauffman,

Sharon Betty Kauffman, Elias Solomon Blaiss,

Trippe Isaac Kauffman

Ana & Joe Masri Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Beverly Dikman Happy Birthday to Bunnie Katz, Adele Morris,

Rabbi Jacob Luski, Marilyn LeVine, Ben Busk,

Dr. Sid Grau, Ernest Drucker, Bea Wallace,

Thelma Gilbert, Ana Masri; Happy Anniversary to

Rabbi Jacob & Joanne Luski

Reiskind Family Simhat Torah Honorees - Alan Gross,

Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, Liz & Greg Sembler

Janice & David LeVine Simhat Torah Honoree - Liz & Greg Sembler

Barbara & Jerry Colen Happy Birthday to Dr. Ed Lurie

Steve & Livia Wein & Simhat Torah Honorees: Mr. Alan Gross,

Helen Kahan Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goldberg, Mr. & Mrs. Greg

Sembler; Barry & Janet Augenbraun on becoming

grandparents to Connor; Karen & Jay Kauffman

on the birth of three grandchildren

Lenny & Millie Gelfond Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Speedy Recovery to Ed Shapiro

Linda & Jack Goldfarb Simhat Torah Honorees: Mr. Alan Gross,

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goldberg, Mr. & Mrs. Greg

Sembler

Iris & Ben Bush Rabbi Jacob Luski for delivering the invocation

to the US House of Representatives

Dr. J. L. Azneer & Happy Birthday to Arlen Helfand, Lou Bader,

Dr. Pat Cottrille Debbie Sokolov, Sandy Slomka; Happy

Anniversary to Karen & Mandel Sher,

Marietta & Ernest Drucker

Harry & Jean Kraff Simhat Torah Honoree: Marilyn & Jack Goldberg

Allen & Betty Polon In appreciation - Aldena & Larry Lew

Eric & Judy Ludin Simhat Torah Honoree - Liz & Greg Sembler

Lea & Marshall Seiden Simhat Torah Honorees - Alan Gross,


Vivian Neumann Simhat Torah Honorees: Alan Gross,


Naomi Berg & Wes Sawyer Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Carol & Tom Epstein Simhat Torah Honorees: Marilyn & Jack Goldberg

Leona Solomon Birth of Zachary Ross Weinberg, great grandson of

Lucille Ginsburg

Jacqueline & Robert Glover Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Marilyn & Jack Goldberg Their Simhat Torah Honor

Marilyn Benjamin Simhat Torah Honorees - Liz & Greg Sembler,

Marilyn & Jack Goldberg, Alan Gross

Vivian Neumann Birth of grandchildren and great grandchildren

of Jay & Karen Kauffman & Ellen Bernstein

Lucille Ginsburg Birth of Ellen Bernstein's three great grandchildren

Helen & Aaron Applefield Simhat Torah Honor - Marilyn & Jack Goldberg

Leona Solomon Ellen Bernstein & Family on the birth of

Sharon Betty Kauffman, Elias Solomon Blaiss,

& Trippe Isaac Kauffman

Mirla Kremer Rabbi Jacob Luski & Vivian Neumann on the

birth of their grandson & great grandson,

Jaxson James Lawrence

Engagement of Naomi Luski to Derek Wetmore

Rosa Russek In appreciation - Dr. Bernardo & Stephanie Stein


Mitzvah Fund In Memory of

Ruth & Leonard Mauer Abe Katz, Julio Russek

Helen Applefield Julio Russek

Ana & Joe Masri Hilda Seawald

Morry & Billie Bornstein Harold Bertram Bornstein

Liz & Greg Sembler Drucker Family - Hilda Seawald

Adele Morris Melvin Weisman

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Hagendorf Loved ones

Anita & Arlen Helfand Harry Solomon

Carol & Tom Epstein Julius Epstein

Bea Wallace Mindy

Murray Fink Fay Fink

Matthew Domber Loved ones

Joanne Greenberg Julio Russek, Sadie Nahmias

Janice Brasch Herbert J. David

Linda & Jack Goldfarb Gail Warren

Marilyn & Jack Goldberg Gail Warren

Jane & Don Silverberg Gail Warren

Dr. George Gitlitz Gail Warren

Ray & Susy Olson Gail Warren

Laurie & Marc Reiskind Lawrence Fisher

Bette Schroeder Abe Katz

Janet & Barry Augenbraun Abe Katz

George & Faina Sakovich Elka Kogan

Marion Samson Joseph John Joseph

Elaine Kleinmetz Gail Warren

Judy Benjamin Gail Warren

Bruce & Mary Ann Marger Lawrence Fisher

Allen & Betty Tut Polon Gail Warren

Lorne & Sharron Abrams Gail Warren

Prayerbook Fund In Memory of

Arthur & Bebbe Marlin Sam Shkarofsky

Rabbi's Fund In Honor of

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Chartkoff In appreciation

Arlene Ludin Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Mr. & Mrs. David Hutman Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Kitty & Marvin Jacobs Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Mrs. Dorothea Fraser In appreciation

David & Janice LeVine Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Warren Simmons Aliya

Bruce & Mary Ann Marger Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

Dr. & Mrs. David LeVine In appreciation

Harold & Charlotte Goldberg Simhat Torah Honorees:

Marilyn & Jack Goldberg

Dr. & Mrs. Martin Rosenblum Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence,

grandson of Rabbi & Joanne Luski

Mrs. Ruth Smith In appreciation

Dolores Diamond Birth of grandchildren and great

grandchildren of Jay & Kauffman &

Ellen Bernstein

Steve & Elaine Pechwasser In appreciation

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Orloff Happy Birthday to Rabbi Luski

The Yogmans Rabbi Luski's special birthday

Rabbi's Fund In Memory of

Joan Benstock Ruth Sheldon

Marian L. Rooth William Lustigman, Sadie Lustigman

Ed Ginsberg Daniel Ginsberg, Fannie Obnetzky

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lachter George Lachter

Mrs. Hannah Krassner Rose Werebyezik, David Jacob Bearman

Barbara & Jerry Colen Gail Warren

Dr. & Mrs. Martin Rosenblum Gail Warren

Dr. Harrison Jerrold Dr. Harry E. Jerrold

Alan Koenig Max Koenig

Mr. & Mrs. Herschel Hochman Celia Hochman

USY Fund In Honor of

Rosa Russek Happy Birthday to Rabbi Jacob Luski

Karen & Mandel Sher Happy Birthday to Dr. Ed Lurie

Lucille Ginsburg In appreciation

Larry & Sheryl Feinman Happy Birthday to Dr. Ed Lurie

Jayne & Ronnie Weissman Birth of Jaxson James Lawrence, Engagement

of Naomi Luski to Derek Wetmore;

Dr. & Mrs. David Dresdner on the birth of

grandchildren, Abbigail James Dresdner &

Micah Alexander Dresdner, Dr. Ed & Vivian Lurie on the

engagement of Sarah Beth Lurie and Birth of granddaughter,

Avery; Dr. Jeffrey & Janie Pincus on the birth

of granddaughter, Sarah Evelyn Pincus; Phyllis

& Sid Werner on the birth of grandson Levi Werner;

Engagement of Barbara Gordon to Juan Flores;

Pei Tuinakauvadra on becoming a US Citizen

USY Fund In Memory of

Harold & Charlotte Goldberg Miriam Soman

Karen & Mandel Sher Julio Russek

Aldena & Larry Lew Julio Russek

Judy Carr Gail Warren

Barbara Jarvis Gail Warren

Phil & Joan Redisch Gail Warren

Charlotte & Harold Goldberg Gail Warren

Sara & Phil Latham Gail Warren

Mary Ann & Bruce Marger Gail Warren

Jayne & Ron Weissman Gail Warren

Sheryl & Larry Feinman Gail Warren

Jayne & Ron Weissman Frances Grubman, Ethel Greenblatt

USY Pilgrimage In Honor of

Ellen Bernstein Birth of Zachary Ross Weinberg, great

grandson of Lucille Ginsburg;

Birth of great grandchildren -

Sharon Betty & Rachel Kauffman;

Trippe Isaac Kauffman, &

Elias Solomon Blaiss

Lil Rosen Simhat Torah Honorees:

Alan Gross, Marilyn & Jack Goldberg,

Liz & Greg Sembler; Happy Birthday to

Rabbi Jacob Luski

Bebby & Arthur Marlin Aliyah

USY Pilgrimage In Memory of

Margot & Michael Benstock Gail Warren

Henry Kahalas Steven Kahalas

Lil Rosen Gail Warren


JUDAICA SHOP HOURS

Mondays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Tuesdays: 10:00am – 11:30am; 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Wednesdays – 11:00am—2:00 pm

Thursdays: 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Fridays: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

If you need an appointment, please contact: Ellen Bernstein – 345-0237 or

Anita Helfand – 381-4900

If you do not see it in the shop, please contact us. We special order.

TALLITOT FOR WOMEN We are very fortunate to be an egalitarian

Synagogue where women and men are equal. Women count in minyan and share the same honors as our gentlemen

counterparts. Women are invited to wear a tallit. The Judaica Shop carries an entire array of

tallitot imported from Israel in various price ranges. Stop by and check us out!

Please patronize

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CBI Bulletin December 2009