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January 2006, TevetiShevat 5766 Vol. 53, No.4
ANNUAL INTERFAITH SHABBAT SERVICE
O nce a year, congregations in a fifty-mile radius are invited to participate in Shabbat services at
Temple Israel with a question/answer period substituted for the sermon. The congregants look forward to greeting the visitors and to anticipating what types of questions will be asked. This year's Interfaith Shabbat is planned for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27. Everyone is invited to attend this service and to mingle with our guests that evening.
Some favorite questions asked of our rabbis through the years have brought chuckles, and include:
"How do you keep that thing (kippah) on your head?" (Answer: "with Velcro")
"What are those W's on the wall?" (Answer: "The W's are actually the Hebrew letter "Shin," standing for the name of God. The theme of the Shin can be seen in many plac,es throughout the sanctuary.") How many of us have actually looked?
"What is that Lght up on top?" (Answer: "That is called the Ner T amid, which means everlasting Lght. It is always on as long as Ohio Edison continues to give us power.")
Laughter aside, the informative service touches on the tenets of Judaism, informing all who are present. Many churches send
members year after year because they enjoy the beauty of our service and the music. We hope to see many of our congregants on the night of January 27 to make our guests feel welcome.
FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY RABBI DAVID A. UPPER
O ~e of tI:e more ---- mterestmg discussions I attended at the recent URJ Biennial was on how to reach the youth in our communities. We try to reach them through school and extracurricular activities. We take them to movies, feed them, let them sleep in the building and try to create entertainment for them to enjoy. I think that we have an
incredible group of kids actively engaged here at Temple.
The Youth Division of the URJ suggested that we may never reach kids today if we keep raising the specter of the Holocaust. I disagree. Take a moment and read some of these poems that our 8 th grade class created following their trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washingron, D.C. T here are some strong messages here from which to learn.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT KEN WEINBERGER
T he winter solstice is a
time of darkness and light. The year's shortest time of daylight drove our ancestors to create festivals filled with light. Light to drive away the darkness. Light to drive away the fear. Light to raise our spirits. Lights of celebration and joy that the days will now grow longer and light will soon fill our lives.
This time of year depresses me. I get up in the dark. I go to work in the dark. I come home in the dark. This darkness dampens my spirit and makes me yearn for better times. That is, until this year. This year I learned a
valuable lesson from my friend, Michael Lapides. The lesson is there are no bad days. You see, Michael is undergoing treatment for a blood cancer called multiple myeloma. Michael has gone through three rounds of chemotherapy and now faces a double stem cell transplant that will hopefully replace his diseased blood cells with new and healthy ones.
Throughout Michael's journey, he has steadfastly talked candidly about his disease. His sense of humor has shined like a beacon. His strength of character and determination are a badge of courage to all who know and
love him. Michael has taught me that there are no bad days; just days that are more challenging than others. Every time you think your problems are insurmountable, every day a minor annoyance upsets you, every day an off-handed remark hurts your feelings ... remember, there are no bad days. No bad days when we have spouses to love, children to cherish, parents and grandparents to be thankful for and wonderful friends to share our joys, and most of all, good health that give us strength to help others. All this will help us remember that there are no bad days.
This Chanukah season, a time of light and miracles, a time of family and giving, let us all learn this important lesson and act accordingly. We light our Chanukah menorahs, increasing light each night, until on the eighth night, our fully kindled Chanukiot blaze beautifully in our homes. As we do this, say a prayer for Michael, thanking him for teaching us that each day is precious if we choose to live it and accept its challenges. Michael, may your life shine on all of us, lighting our way out of the darkness and into the light.
(Rabbi's column, continued from page I ) Samantha Pesantez Pain stars suffering
Wyatt ::Marks 6 million dead
J-{o{ocaust J-{aiku
Sara Oaver Death camps become home Broken beds, mass graves are filled Propaganda wins
:Ash{ey 13arrett I am Jewish And we say never again We will understand
Zach ::Mc::Mains Many Jews Suffer Hair and shoes do not show us Love was not enough
::Michae{ (jersman Holocaust Death Camps Suffering, pain, memories Always Remember
Death camps Hitler memories Never again I I million
.:Arie{ Cohen II million Memories last a lifetime Tradition lives on
'Danie{e Levin Understanding pain Suffering propaganda Starving Jews learn lies
Zach ::Mc::Mains Six million now going Eleven million still dwell God's plan ratified
Les{ie Johnson Humans make mistakes But some, like the Holocaust, Can't be forgotten
The Daniel Story was sad Still we're suffering
Zach Nusvaum Eleven million Starving, suffering, mass graves Memories and family
.:Arie{ Cohen Gas chambers, death camps Suffering, confusion, pain Memories won't die
'Rovert 13utaen 6 million dead God's plan or human mistake? We must remember
Who says we can't reach our kids? Let these words of poetry and prayer be reminders to all of us that we can never forget!
Shalom, Rabbi David A. Lipper
Nicholas Clar Saturday, January 14,2006
6:00 p.m. Vayechi
N ick is the son of Nadine and Arvin Clar of Akron and the brother of Evan and Melissa. Grandparents are Robert and Muriel Clar of Akron, Becky Hershberger of Akron and the late Elmer Hershberger.
N ick is in the seventh grade at Revere Middle School. He enjoys playing the drums and acting in plays.
Yearbook Corrections:
Join us for an inspiring Shabbat experience at the Community Shabbat Dinner, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6.
The event will begin with a Maariv service followed by a festive Shabbat meal. Celebrate ISO years ofJewish life in Akron by learning about the history of Anshe Sfard Synagogue, 646 N. Revere Road in Akron, where the event will be held.
The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 5 to 12 after December 28.
Please mail yourcheck.whichwillserveasyourreservation.toShawJCC.c/ 0 Dora Lipper, 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH 44320. For more information, call Dora at 330-835-0024.
The event is co-sponsored by the Shaw JCC of Akron and Anshe Sfard Synagogue.
Join us for The Annual Temple Israel Retreat
February 10 & 11, 2006 Richfield Quality Inn All ages welcome!
The retreat begins Friday with services at 7:30 p.m., followed by an Oneg Shabbat, and concludes on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Saturday's activities include a Shabbat morning service and Torah study sessions for all ages, educational and cultural sessions, a Tikkun Olam project for children, and swimming for anyone who would like to take a dip in the heated pool.
Enjoy a relaxing weekend of learning, sharing, catching up with old friends and making new ones. Those who attended last year enjoyed being out of the winter weather, spending time with other Temple Israel families . Children and adults are looking forward to this year's event.
Children receive credit toward the Minyannaire Club and confirmation requirements, and B'nai M itzvah children can fulfill a requirement for the Tikkun Olam program.
Registration forms will be available at the Temple Israel Office the first week in January.
Sponsored by the Adult Education Committee.
Last month when we added Tate and Mora Schmid's youngest son to their listing, Mora's name was spelled incorrectly. We apologize for the error.
Judy Dorr Tom Dorr
Catering for All Occasions Corporate and In-Home
Fred Schaffer's correct phone number is 330-798-9839.
Jean Lazarow's new aparrment number at Chambrel is #250.
330-836-6405 Fax: 330-836-6491
117 Merz Blvd., Suite 116 Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
Books donated by Mark Benson & Susan Kushner Benson in honor oj their daughter Abby 's 4th birthday:
The Jews of Kaifeng, China: History, Culture and Religion by Xin Xu A comprehensive history of the indigenous Jewish communiry in northeastern China which developed a distinctive Jewish culture with progressively Chinese elements.
Shanghai Diary: A Young Girl's Journey from Hitler's Hate to W ar-T om China by Ursula Bacon The story of Ursula Bacon, who fled Nazi Germany with her parents in 1939 and landed in Shanghai, China, along with 18,000 other Middle-European refugees, spending most of the war years in a Japanese-controlled "Designated Area."
Donated by Wayne & Allison Marks in memory oj Benjamin Marks
Just Enough and Not Too Much by Kaethe Zemach Simon the fiddler learns the lure and the danger of wanting more and more possessIOns.
DVDs donated by Dr. & Mrs. David Aronson in memory oj Dr. Manuel Aronson:
Echoes That Remain (60 minutes) Offers a poignant study of Jewish shtecllife before the Holocaust in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania.
In Search of Peace, Part One: 1948- I 96 7 ( II 2 minutes) Chronicles the first two decades of Israel's existence and offers new insights into the origins of the Middle East conflict.
Unlikely Heroes ( II 4 minutes) Chronicles previously unknown stories of resistance and heroism during the Holocaust.
Book donated by Dr. & Mrs. David Aronson
Rabbis: The Many Faces of Judaism by George Kalins/ry Features 100 portraits of rabbis that span the globe and the ideological spectrum, portraying today's Jewish leaders, and Judaism itself, in its diversity and dimensions.
Bob Gaither's 330.923.0929 QUALITY CARPET & FLOORING
In The \1 ... 11 .....
1755 Akron-Peninsula Akron, Ohio 4431
Fax: 923-571
Donated by Wayne & Allison Marks in memory oj Carolyn Marks
Rosh Hashanah/ Yom Kippur This thirty minute video cassette teaches children about the High Holidays, the symbolism of foods associated with these holidays, the special clothing that is worn, and the importance of the Torah and performing good deeds throughout the year.
Donated by Dr. & Mrs. Mark Gersman
Holocaust Project: From Darkness Into Light by Judy Chicago The artist's account of the artistic process and a stunning display of the art which emerged as she came to terms with her J ewishness and its relationship to the Final Solution.
Books donated by Ann & Lenny Winer:
The Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Survival Guide by Randi Reiifeld A practical, informative and humorous look at the coming-of-age ritual millions of Jewish children and their parents celebrate each year.
Teaching Your Children About God: A Modem Jewish Approach by David J. Wolpe Through poignant anecdotes and practical exercises, W olpe teaches how parents can guide children in the practice of prayer and create an atmosphere in which children feel comfortable questioning and wondering about God, life, and death.
40 Things You Can Do to Save the Jewish People by Joel Lurie Grishaver A collection of simple techniques that invite positive, fun and meaningful J ewishness to inhabit larger portions of your family's life.
The Temple Brotherhood enjoyed Arvin Clar)s presentation on identity theft at a brunch in December. Pictured are CZar) Dave Shapiro and Jerry Holub.
Brotherhood's Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 3 at Rockne's in Fairlawn, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:1 5 p.m. board meeting. Contact any board member for details.
Sunday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. Trip to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sponsored by Temple
Please cal to make. reserv~on.
Israel Canton's Brotherhood. To sign up for the $20 tickets and see the Cavs take on the Phoenix Suns, please call David Adler at 330-864-5702.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Tuesday, February 7 at Rockne's in Fairlawn, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:15 p.m. board meeting. Contact any board member for details.
February An evening at Northfield Park sponsored by Temple Israel Canton's Brotherhood. (Postponed from December)
Brotherhood is part of an effort to form a Pittsburgh/Ohio cluster of Brotherhoods with Temple Israel Canton and two Pittsburgh Reform congregations.
Brotherhood is planning to sponsor a golf outing one Monday in June, 2006. Call Bill Bloch at 330-867-591 I if you would like to work on this project.
BROTHERHOOD'S CURRENT PAID MEMBERS
Jeff Adelman, David Adler, Samuel Alexander, Mark B. Alrman, Brian Aronson, Dr. David Aronson, Paul Baker, Jay Bendis, Gary Bernstein, Bill Bloch, Hy Budoff, Skip Cromleigh, Dr. David Cutler, Cantor Merrill Fisher, Bernard Fishman, Joseph J. Freedman, Arthur Friedman, Barry Friedman, Bob Gaither, Harold Garson, Dr. Mark Gersman, Dr. George Goldman, Allan Goldsmith, Dr. Barry Greenberg, Erwin Greenblatt, Neil Greene, William Henry, Irving Herrman, Jerome Holub, Clifford Isroff, Irwin Isroff, Andrew Jaffe, Scott Jaffe, Dr. Richard Josephson, Dr. Phillip Kades, Arthur Kattan, David Kattan, Alan Katz, Steven M. Katz, Dr. Lawrence Kaye, Ira Kirsch, Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Eugene Kodish, Peter Korycan, Arthur Krakauer, Harvey Krieger, Edward LaBelle, Micheal Lapides, Edward Lasher, Dr. Robert Lazarow, Ronald Lederman, Dr. Samuel Levey, Lawrence Levey, James Levin, Jeff Lubash, Greg McMains, Dr. David Meckler, David Mine, Dr. Steve Mitchell, Manuel Nackes, Jacob Neiman, Harvey Nelson, James Nelson, Michael Neumann, (continued at right)
BROTHERHOOD BLOOD DRIVE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2006 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
+ Please come and help SAVE A liFE.
The need has never been more urgent!!! First Time Donors Welcome!
Stop in the Social Hall before or after bringing the kids to Religious SchooL
Bring a friend or relative.
SIGN UP FOR A CONVENIENT TIME AND AVOID THE WAIT!
LUNCH PROVIDED FOR ALL 00-NORS.CATERING BY IVAN'S DELI
To volunteer, contact Dave Stein at 330-864-2929.
Keep bringing your Acme tapes to Temple!
Brotherhood thanks you!
Dr. Isadore Newman, Lawrence Perelman. Dr. Howard Pinsky, Robert Pollock. Lawrence Prigosin. Dr. Steven Radwany, Albert Reaven. Stanford R egal. Dr. Irv Reisberg, Herman Rogovy. Alex Rosen. Bill Rosenblatt, Dr. Larry Roth. Dr. Lawrence Rothstein. Michael Sacks, David Sands, Brian Sass, Milton Sass. Fred Schaffer, Norman Scherr, Dr. Richard Schwartz, Todd Schweiger, Michael Segal, David Shapiro, Stanley Sheftel, Jack Shine, John Shulan, Steven Sigalow, Kevin Silver, David Silverman, Joel Silverman, Jeff Sloan, David Stein, Ludwig Stern, Dr. Kenneth Stern, Bob Sugerman, Irving Sugerman, R ichard Swirsky, Mark Weinberger, Robert Weisberger, John White, Todd Willen, Richard Williger, Ronald Winer. Bernard Winick, Milton W iskind, David Yedidsion, Moise Zarouk, William Zell & Terry Zimmerman
Jeff Sloan is still collecting Brotherhood dues.
W hat exactly is a Uniongram? Four times a year you receive a list of celebrations in the mail from
Sisterhood, and you can send a Uniongram to honor someone from our congregation. Sending Uniongrams supports Women of Reform Judaism's YES (Youth,. Education, Service) Fund. The YES Fund was estabhshed by WRJ (Women of Reform Judaism) tO,help secure the future of Reform Judaism in North Amencan, Israel, and throughout the world. The YES Fund provides financial support to enhance programs ranging from th?se at ~ four campuses of H ebrew Union College-JewIsh InstItute of Religion, to youth programming for high scho~l and college students, to leadership programs for our Slsterhoods, to providing support for nursery schools m Israel. Please support the YES Fund by purchasing Uniongrams when you receive the celebration list in the mail.
Temple Israel Sisterhood recently made a contribution of a LifeLine in WRJ's Circle of Service. Dora Lipper was proud to accept the LifeLine pin that was given at the Circle of Service Luncheon at WRJ's 45th Assembly in Houston, Texas. This pin belongs to our Sisterhood and will be passed down from each Sister- Dora Lipper accepted hood President. This important tbe LifeLine pin from Lifeline contribution belongs to Helene Warancb, all of our Sisterhood members outgoing WRJ preSident, and not to anyone individual. It in Houston, will become part of an endow-ment, and the interest accumulated will be used for training and for inspiring future leaders of our congregations, educating our rabbis fo~ tomor:ow ~ough scholarships and grants, and supportmg speClal projects for service and humanitarian causes.
Toby Horowitz and Linda Sugarman peeled and cut potatoes wbile otbers fried.
We want to thank the following volunteers for helping with the Chanukah dinner and the Book Fair: Judy Lasher, Karyn Katz, Phyllis Komerofsky, Linda Sugarman, Toby Horowitz, Audrey Baker, Deanna Adelman, Susan Lubash, Beth Sugerman, Carol Friedman, Iris Caston, Bob Sugerman, Chris Levey, Robyn Cutler, Patti and Shana Margolis, Teresa Weinberger,
Carol Blum, Lyrme Weinberger, Bobby Adler, Shelley Kaye, and Caron Goldenberg. Over 725 latkes were made from scratch for both the school party and dinner. One hundred pounds of potatoes were peeled and mixed with beaten eggs, chopped onions, flour and bakmg powder to feed everyone at the two events.
W e need to take this opportunity to especially thank Judy Lasher who has been "head" latke maker for too many years to remember. After last year, Judy was supposed to retire, but she decided to do it for" just one more year." She has told us that this year was DEFINITELY her last year, and many of us were taking notes this year to get the procedure just right. THANK YOU, Judy, for all of your hard work and dedication to Sisterhood and T emple Israel for so many years. Who can possibly begin to fill your shoes?
Judy Lasber, Temple Israel's latke queen for many years.
WRJ District IO Biennial will take place in Indianapolis in April. Our Sisterhood will be sending a delegation, an~ we are looking for nominations for several awards that will be given at the Biennial. One award is the Debo~ah Award, which recognizes one member from each local Sisterho?d who has demonstrated extraordinary service and COmmttment to both Sisterhood and Judaism. If anyone has a Sisterhood member in mind for this award, please contact Beth Sugerman for the award application.
Also in April is Sisterhood's Donor. Save Sunday, ~pril 2 at 12:30 p.m. Our entertainment that afternoon will be provided by The Mesbuganotes, an a cappella group fr~m Ohio State that sings Jewish and contemporary muslC. Jared Baker, son of Audrey and Paul Baker, is a member of this group.
We have one additional Sisterhood member to report in this issue: Mitzie Mild. You may still join Sisterhood by sending a check to Caron Goldenberg at 460 Holliston Road, Akron OH 44333-3869.
\Vornen of Reform Judaism ',',II' ,"
The Kol T ov Choir, comprised of kindergarteners, first, second and fifth graders, sang at the Family Service in December.
The fifth grade led services on December 2 and then enjoyed eating dinner together with their families. The students baked challahs in preparation for Shabbat.
Fiftb graders busy baking cballabs
Kol Tov Cboir at a Sbabbat Family Service.
TORAH DEDICATION In preparation for the dedication of a T orab to the U.S.s. Eisenhower in January, Rabbi Lipper, Rabbi Werber and Rory Sanders led a service attended by students in the Gedaliah Gertz Education Center, reading texts and singing liturgy evoking the "Tree of Life." The every day Torah cover was exchanged for a white High Holiday cover. During classes later that day, students wrote letters to the ship's sailors. Forty Akronites will be present at the Torah Dedication Service aboard the Eisenhower on January 9 in Norfolk, Virginia.
"By receiving this Torah, you are taking part of Temple Israel into the United States Navy. In this dedication of love and kindness, you also receive a part of Akron. With this Torah comes great responsibility." (Zach McMains)
"I hope you enjoy the gift of our Torah. It's really cool that you (and other sailors) want a Torah for the ship. Please respect and take good care of the Torah." (Ally Willen)
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
, Who was victorious in the annual Dreidel Contest? Pictured here, Jason Bogdanoff won the K-I-2 spin-off. Additional winners: Joe Magoline (grades 3, 4), Amy Roth (grades 5, 6), Jacob Cohen (grades 7, 8). Everyone dined on latkesprepared by Sisterhood and sang Chanukah songs.
GOOD BUDDIES The eighth graders presented a D'var Torah in December with their buddies in kindergarten and first grade. Together, the Shitofim (partners) gobbled up the brownies and cupcakes baked by the older students.
Shit#m (partners)
Older and younger students worked togetber to present a D'var Torab.
Rabbi Lipper shows the Torah to be dedicated to tbe US.s. Eisenbower.
Sheryl Aronson's artwork, "Side by Side," graces the cover of The Source, published by The Cleveland Jewish News. A feature article follows within the magazine, "Unique papercuts show artist's heart & soul."
Beverly "Bunny" Rose is the co-author of Jewish Life in Akron. Bunny and Arlene Rossen researched hundreds of photos, resulting in a unique publication depicting ISO years of Jewish culture in Akron. The authors were honored in December at the Jewish Book Festival at the Shaw JCc. Copies of the book will be available for sale in the Sisterhood Gift Shop. Bunny Rose
Laura and Michael
Laura Fox, daughter of Janet Fox of Akron and Allan Fox of Dayton, is engaged to Michael Salzinger, son of Nancy and Alvin Salzinger of University Heights. Laura's grandmother is Ruth Silver of Akron. Laura is a children's book author and an instructional designer for Radcom in Hudson. Michael is a manager at Corporate Collections Inc. in Beachwood. A June wedding is being planned.
SPREAD THE WORD IN THE WINDOW
If you have a business or know of one that might like to advertise in the Temple Israel WINDOW, please contact Bill Bloch at 330-867-59 I I for more information and advertising rates.
Ads can be placed a month at a time, on a quarterly basis, or on a continuing basis.
The WINDOW reaches about 600 homes each month.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEMPLE MEMBERS
Sandra and Sidney Landskroner 555 Fairhill Drive
Akron, Ohio 443 I 3 330-836-404 I
Karen Wolf 271 Lake Pointe Drive
Akron, Ohio 44333 330-666-7402
WINDOW is published monthly by T empIe Israel, 133 Merriman Road, Akron OH, 44303, 330-762-8617.
Rabbi David A. Lipper
Associate Rabbi Lauren Werber
Cantorial Soloist Rory Sanders
Director of Education Carrie Shkolnik
Rabbi Emeritus David M. Horowitz
President Ken Weinberger
Editor Phyllis Komerofsky
YAHRZEITS JANUARY 2006
January 6
Della Blumenstein* Jesse Epstine* Isabella Feerer* Jared Harlan Feigenbaum* Sol Forman Betty Friedman* Seymore G. Frost* Jack Goodman Paula Greenberg* Benjamin Hopfman* Harry L. Jaffe Elsie S. Jones Minnie Katz Yetta Klein Max Korman* Thelma Lefkowitz Rosa Leopold-Dr. Joseph Leuchtag* Joseph Lipper Goldie Lippman* Jess Michelson Robert Mintz Dr. Leon F. Moldavsky* Esther Moses Sally Oestreicher Rose Olson Evelyn Cupp Pliskin* Sabin W. Rich Bess Sakol* Rose E. Salzberg* Sarah L. Scherr* Goldie Sherman Sol Shwartz*
** Marble plaque * Brass plaque
Rose Sosnoff Bertha Statman* Rose WeinAnita L. Weiner* Harty Weisberger* Fabian S. Yelin* Moses Zoob-
January 13
H enrietta Alexander Rabbi David Alexander* Ruth Mildred Baillie George Block* Ben Blum Florence S. Brown Julius Darsky Anna Epstein Richard Genaro Rena Gloth Zelda Goldberg Faye Green Julius Isroff' Nathan Kushner Justin Paul Lavin Sr Edward H. Lazarow L Juliette Levin David Lippman J ohannah Loeb** Ruth Manes Harty Newman Louis Ostrov Ossie Ostrov* Abraham Pliskin* Saul Reaven Susan B. Rubenstein Donald Stein Ida Stein Harold Walton
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1260 Collier Road 330-836-7989
SeIVice s AwliIable:
• P r epl anned Fwter a ls
• Funeral T r u st s
• Cem etery L ots • M onuments
January 20
Lena Bergen Sam Berloff* Lester Breakstone Ira Burman Marie S. Cahn* Bernice Cohen Joel Cohen Dr. Samuel H . Eisenberg* Adelaide W. Evans* Dr. Robert Fladen Max Friedman Sarah B. Hopfman* Freda Jacobs* Ruth S. J acobs* Birdie Katz Jerome J. Kaufman* Elizabeth Segal Kodish Max Komerofsky Judge Nathan Koplin* Ingrid H. Levitt Morris Mostov Freda N etler* Abe 1. Ostrov* Marvin Perelman* Richard N. Plotkin* Samuel Rosenthal Sonia Ross R ebecca Salem* Irving Schulman* Estelle Senser Sam Sigalow Randy Silver Henry Silverman Rose Simons Edward Stern Ben L. Sugar* Eva Teich Ethel Emrich Tyler Jacob Umansky Dr. Alven M. Weil* Myer Weisman Bernard J. Wise Frank Zack**
If you would like to honor the memory of your loved one by either having Torah honors or reading Haftarah the night of the yahrzeit, call Dr. Steve Mitchell at 330-666-7787.
January 27
Dr. Sidney Blum Richard Cohen Roslyn Emanuel Sanford Fein Joseph Foust Sophie Gerin Louis Gertz* Dr. Alexander Goldsmith Ida Greenblatt Ruth M. Harris Thelma Keller Frank Kellerman Shirley Bogen Kellner Cecilia Kondritzer** Max Levine* Harty Lichterman Julius Lubin* Seymour Nusinow Leon Rudnick Eleanor Sacks Bea Sanders Sol Schachter Manny Schlitt* Shmuel Shnayder Jay William Shulan* Isabel Solomon* Meyer Streng Stanley T oll Harty Waldman* Goldie Winer David Zarouk Herman Zlotziver
Our condolences to the families of.
LDrraine Beck, mother of T eresa (Mark) Weinberger, grandmother of Allan & Gina
Lillian Meltzer
Dr. George Reavln, brother of Albert (Lois) Reaven
Pauline TeiteltlUln, mother of Ricki (Dr. Richard) Schwartz
David Zelinsky, husband of Maya
The following titles are new children's books in the Temple Library:
A vram' s Gift by Margie Blumberg During one special Rosh Hashanah, Mark learns the story behind the photograph of his great-great grandfather Avram from Russia.
Rachel 's Gift by Richard Ungar Rachel hopes that Elijah the Prophet will bestow fortune on her family this Passover.
Israel by Jennifer Rozines Roy Highlights the geography, people, food, schools, recreation, celebrations and language of Israel.
A Ticket to Israel by Marcia S. Gresko Briefly describes the people, geography, government, religion, language, customs, and lifestyles of Israel.
What You Will See Inside a Synagogue by Lawrence A. Hoffman & Ron Wolfson Features full-page pictures and concise descriptions of what happens, the objects used, the spiritual leaders and lay people who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers.
Aaron's Bar Mitzvah by Sylvia Rouss Sarah is unhappy because her older brother Aaron is too busy studying for his bar mitzvah to be able to spend time with her.
Mimmy and Sophie: All Around the T own by Miriam Cohen Describes the experiences of two sisters growing up in Brooklyn in the time of Shirley Temple movies and trolleys.
Moses: The Long Road to Freedom by Ann May Beneduce Follows Moses' life as the leader of the Exodus.
The following titles are new young adult books in the Temple Library:
Lost in America by Marilyn Sachs Follows the experiences of Nicole, a teenaged French Jew, from 1943 to 1948, as she loses her parents and sister to the concentration camps and then leaves her native France to make a new life for herself in New York City.
Broken Song by Kathryn Lasky In 1897, fifreen-year-old Reuven Bloom, a Russian Jew, must set aside his dreams of playing the violin in order to save himself and his baby sister after the rest of their family is murdered.
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli The imaginatively told story of a young boy from the Warsaw Ghetto on the run from the Nazis.
My Guardian Angel by Sylvie Weil In 11th century T royes, France, Elvina, the unusual granddaughter of renowned rabbi Solomon ben Isaac, who prefers studying and writing to activities considered respectable for girls, takes a great risk by helping a young boy who has run away from a group of Christian crusaders.
Quake!: Disaster in San Francisco, 1906 by Gail Langer Karwoski Tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake as seen through the eyes of Jacob, a thirteen-year-old Jewish boy who lives in a boarding house with his father and younger sister.
The Hebrew Kid and the Apache Maiden by Robert J. Avrech A coming-of-age story following the travels of Ariel Isaacson and his family across the rough Apache land of the Southwest in the years after the Civil War.
* ISRAEL INCENTIVE SAVINGS PLAN (liSP) 2005-2006 ENROLLMENT OPEN!
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and parents, too!
Akron's IISP enables students to receive up to a $3,300 payment towards an approved organized/educational trip to Israel, such as a NFTY or BBYO trip, traveling from after roth grade to age 26.
IISP is a three-way partnership between the family, the Jewish Community Board of Akron aCBA), and Temple Israel, which is funded by the Irving J. & Ruth B. Olson Israel Scholarship Fund at the JCBA. The IISP offers a one-payment plan or an annual payment plan for families upon emolling new members in grades 3, 4,5, 6, or 7. Letters inviting new member enrollment have been sent to all eligible families. Registration forms with a check payable to JCBA is due at Temple Israel by 1/31/06.
The Irving J. & Ruth Olson Israel Scholarship Fund matches all additional dollars contributed by others to this fund. JCBA support comes from the Yetta Rogovy Scholarship Fund.
CONTRIBUTIONS NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 9,2005
Descriptions of funds can be found in the Temple Israel Yearbook and on the website.
Rabbi Morton M. Applebaum Scholarship Fund Eleanor Applebawn in memory of the Mother of Mrs. Harold Backer, in memory of Rabbi Morton Applebaum.
James J. Barnett Holocaust Remembrance Fund Beverly Barnett in memory of Jeanette W eiF.
Robin Dru Bendremer Library Fund Janet & Sam Waisbrot in memory of Dr. George Reaven, in honor of Ruth & Irving Olson's 65th anniversary; Joy Epstein in memory of Dr. George Reaven; Sedell & Bernard Kamenir in memory of Dr. George Reaven; Edith & Milt Wiskind in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sass' 65th
anniversary; Harriet & Stanley Schneiderman in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Lowy's 55th
anniversary; Miriam & Robert Weinberg for recovery of Rita Weinberg!.
Joseph & Laura Lee Garfinkel Music &
Cultural Fund Barbara Renstrom in memory of Dr. George Reaven, in memory of Pauline T eitelman; Lynne & Ken Weinberger in memory of Lorraine Beck, in memory of Pauline T eitelman; Josey & John Rosenthal in memory of Pauline T eite1man!.
Gedaliah Gertz Education Center Endowment Fund Livia & Phil Kades for recovery ofEvie Weinberger; Esther Posen in memory of Joseph Brosovic, in honor of Mr. &
Mrs. Edward Kodish's 50th
anniversary; Pamela & Robert T aub in honor of the marriage of Robin Markey.
Reba Holub NFTYNELRFund Harriet & Stanley Schneiderman in memory of Arlene Miller; Joan Freeman in memory of Arlene Miller!; Margy & Jerry Holub for recovery of Don Shapiro, in memory of Dr. George Reaven, for recovery of Judy Isroff. in honor of Shirley & Jack Lederman's 60th
anniversary.
Rabbi David M. Horowitz Campership Fund Rabbi David & Toby Horowitz in memory of Gertrude Berman.
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Evie Weinberger in sincere appreciation of contributions and good wishes for my recovery, in memory of Lillian Meltzer, in memory of Pauline T eitelman; Morrie Meltzer & Family in memory of Harry Meltzer!; Janet Ennis in memory of husband, Bill Ennis3; Linda Weiner in memory of mother Gertrude Berman3
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Contribution forms are now available in the Temple office.
Shabbat Shelly Fund Joan & Steve Werber in sincere appreciation for High Holiday services3
; Dee Bennett in memory of Lillian Meltzer; Dr. Herbert Deutchman in memory of Lillian Meltzer; Laura Karch in memory of Lillian Meltzer; Charlotte &
Bob Pollock in memory of Pauline T eitelman; Fran Pules & Herb Fisher in memory of Shelly Peskin Godshall3
; Judi &
Gene Oestreicher in memory of Shelly Peskin Godshall.
Dr. Irwin R. Weiner Leadership Development Fund Elaine & Michael Newnann in memory of Gertrude Berman, in memory of Lorraine Beck, in memory of Pauline T eite1man, in honor of special birthday of Alma Ruben; Linda Weiner for recovery of Helen Paige, in honor of Judi & Gene Oestreicher's 50th anniversary; TIene Benson in memory of Pauline T eite1man, in memory of Gertrude Berman; Joan &
Jim Nelson for recovery of Rabbi Lipper, in memory of Gertrude Berman; Harriet &
Jacob Neiman, Judi & Gene Oestreicher, Kathy & David Unger!; Myra & Richard Grand2
; Roslyn & Stefan Hershfiddl in memory of Gertrude Berman.
William Weisberger Memorial Fund Ruth Moss in honor of Carole & Bob Weisberger's 50th
anniversary!; Carole & Bob
Weisberger for recovery of Evelyne Manes, for recovery of Lee Giller, for recovery of Lillian Neiman.
The Winer Family Fund for Education Robert Winer, MD in honor of engagement of Eric Guth & Polina Chemomorets2
, in memory of Esther Win~.
Temple Israel Book Group Discussion
Outwitting History
by Aaron Lansky Tuesday, January 24
at 1:00 p.m. Find out how the
National Yiddish Book Center got its start in
Amherst, MA.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
TO ATTEND!
I Silver Donation $25-$49 2 Gold Donation $50-$99 3 Diamond Donation $ I 00+ 4 Prayer Book Dedication
TEMPLE ISRAEL 133 Merriman Rd. Akron, OH 44303-1998
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LlJXNlJARY 2006 CALENDAR
Service--6:00p.m. Third Grade SiyyumjKol Tov Choir Shabbat Shelly Dinner-7:00 p.m. T ot Shabbat~:OO p.m. Interfaith Shabbat-7:30 p.m.
AH Nicholas Clar-6:00 p.m.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: January 7 Homestart T u B'Shvat-I 0:30 a.m. January 20 Family Service--6:00 p.m. January 27 Tot Shabbat-6:00 p.m.
MEETINGS January 3
January 4 January 8 January 10
AAIC-IO:OO a.m. Adult Education-7:00 p.m. Brotherhood Board-7:IS p.m. Executive Board-6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Board-9:30 a.m. Temple Board-7:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS January 9 Torah Dedication aboard the
USS Eisenhower, Norfolk VA January 22 Brotherhood Blood Drive--9:00 a.m.
Parent Pick Me Up-IO:OO a.m. January 24 Temple Israel Book Group-l:OO p.m.
Bikkur Cholim-6:30 p.m. January 31 Board of Religious Education-7:OO p.m.
