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Being HeroesIn most synagogues planning for Purim means choosing a theme. It’s been this way for almost a
generation now. An annual theme encourages us to dress in costumes and be silly during Purim celebrations.
Every year, everywhere, when selecting the theme someone always asks, “Why can’t the theme be Purim? Let’s encourage children to dress as the characters in the story,” which, of course, is always welcome and appropriate. Nevertheless, choosing a theme for Purim is our custom.
At Chizuk Amuno, this year’s Purim theme is Superheroes. At the Megillah reading on March 23rd I imagine we’ll see an exciting collection of our children’s favorites when they appear as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Spiderman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, or characters of their own design.
Superheroes capture our imaginations. It’s been this way for many generations. Some culture observers think our interest in superheroes reflects our deepest hopes, fears, and desires. I’m not such a big fan. I have to think about that.
Robin Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist who has published about the psychology of superheroes, believes that superheroes actually model for us how to be heroes ourselves, “choosing altruism over the pursuit of wealth and power.”
RABBI RON SHULMAN
Rabbi’s Column
March 2016 | Adar I–Adar II 5776Engaging Jewish Life and Learning
aT CHiZuK amuno ConGREGaTion anD sCHools
haHodeshTHIS MonTh
▶ Continued on page 4
sEE PaGE 3 foR DETails
uperheroPURIM
WisHing you a
THE HaRolD anD sybil EffRon mEmoRial lECTuRE The Chutzpah Imperative
Empowering Today’s Jews for a Life that Matters
Rabbi Ed FEinstEin Tuesday, March 22 7:30 p.M.
Join Rabbi Ed Feinstein to explore the heart of Judaism and reconnect with what he calls “the Chutzpah imperative.” Rabbi
Feinstein has been addressing our most difficult questions about Judaism and Jewish life for more than twenty years as a congregational rabbi, Jewish educator, and author. Come meet
him and hear his challenging message.
Join us as wE builD CommuniTy wHilE builDinG ouR PlayGRounD!gET EXCiTED! We are closer to building
our community playground and outdoor
classroom/prayer space amphitheater
together (May 22nd, 29th, 30th)! Make a
difference nOW and be part of this amazing
hands-on experience.
Here are some options:
VolunTEEr for any of the build days (May
22,29,30). no skills necessary but, if you can
handle a circular saw, we define you as “skilled”
and you are extra valuable. slots will fill to capacity. Contact us nOW at:
[email protected] so we can reserve you a spot.
aDopT a playground component! From swings to slides to monkey
bars, there is a component waiting for you to sponsor.
Pick one at www.tinyurl.com/KsDs-components
sponsor an amphitheater “seat” in our outdoor camp-like
prayer space/classroom for $613. it’s a Mitzvah. the seat is yours at www.ksds.edu/giving/
rosenbloom-amphitheater-seats or email: [email protected]
pErsonaliZE a playground fence picket with your name or message for $100. Order deadline:
3/20! Complete the form at www.ksds.edu/giving/playground-fence-pickets/
ConnECT us to in-kind donations and discounts on materials and services. PLEasE contact
[email protected] for sources of lumber, hardware, gravel, concrete, food,
entertainment, tents, tools, wood fiber, etc. businesses will receive permanent recognition.
please email us at [email protected] with any questions or ideas.
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March 4/5 / Adar I 24/25
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORtiOn: VA-YAKHIHEL
sermon by rabbi shulman
Family service 10:30 a.m.
study session 4:30 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m.
Havdalah 6:31 p.m.
March 11/12 Adar II 1/2
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORtiOn: P’KUDEI
sermon by rabbi Wechsler
Family service 10:30 a.m.
study session 4:30 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m.
Havdalah 6:38 p.m.
March 18/19 / Adar II 8/9
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.
Shabbat Zakhor
sisterhood Shabbat
TORAH PORtiOn: VA-YIKRA
study session 5:45 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m.
Havdalah 7:45 p.m.
March 25/26 / Adar II 15/16
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORtiOn: TZAV
Gemilut Hasadim Shabbat
Chizuk amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman
Family service 10:30 a.m.
Torah for tots 10:30 a.m.
study session 5:45 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:45 p.m.
Havdalah 7:52 p.m.
april 1/2 / Adar II 22/23
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
new Shabbat 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.
Amuno Minyan 9:30 a.m.
TORAH PORtiOn: SH’MINI
sermon by rabbi shulman
Family service 10:30 a.m.
study session 6:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m.
Havdalah 7:59 p.m.
March 2015 | Adar I/Adar II 5776
EnGaGE in prayEr
Candle lIghTIng
March 4 5:44 p.m.
March 11 5:52 p.m.
March 18 6:59 p.m.
March 25 7:06 p.m.
april 1 7:13 p.m.
Gemilut Hasadim ShabbatSaturday, March 26, 9:15 a.m.Please join us when we acknowledge with gratitude the hundreds of volunteers who have enriched our community, Baltimore, and beyond, by contributing their time and energy to Chizuk Amuno’s Gemilut Hasadim programs. A Kiddush Luncheon in honor of our volunteers will follow services.
RSVP to Cheryl Snyderman, ext. 300 or [email protected].
“You Shall not Stand Idly By” At 1 p.m. we will gather in the Hoffberger Chapel for a study session and discussion with Baltimore Director of Jews United for Justice, Molly Amster, about what our tradition compels us to do at this critical justice moment in our region.
HonoRinG ouR 8TH GRaDE sTuDEnTs a special new Shabbat Service and dinner Friday, april 1 • 6 p.M.
We invite our Chizuk
amuno 8th grade
students and their
families to join in
a musical and fun
Friday night. We’ll
participate together
in a special “new
Shabbat” service to
begin Shabbat and enjoy Shabbat dinner
together. during the course of the meal
there will be opportunities for reflec-
tion and for our eighth graders to enjoy
Shabbat with each other. as a community
we’ll honor our soon to be middle school
graduates and look towards their high
school experiences. Cost per person is
$12, and we invite the eighth graders to
be our guests!
rsVp online here:
http://bit.ly/april1shabbat
Amuno Family MinyansaTurday april 2 aT 9:30 a.M.
the Amuno Family Minyan is our lay-led
participatory Shabbat morning service, a more
intimate and informal setting for prayer and
Torah study. Family service participants will
also join the Amuno minyan for a joyous and
haimish Shabbat service. Come lend your
voice and your spirit.
Sisterhood Shabbat saTurday, March 19 9:15 a.M. – 12 p.M.
We welcome all Sisterhood members to participate in Hebrew or English-speaking/non-speaking roles.
For more information, please contact: Naomi Amsterdam, 410-294-0934, or Ruthanne Kaufman, 410-484-4060.Daily services, Hoffberger Chapel
daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
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EnGaGE on PurIM
Purim fEsTiviTiEsSuperhero Purim Carnival suNday, March 20 • 11 a.M.–2 p.M.
Sponsored by the Parent Association of Chizuk Amuno SchoolsJoin heroes and heroines big and small to help defeat the evil Haman! Our Purim Carnival is full of fun, games, and prizes. Tickets in advance: $12/ child or $20/ family | Tickets at the door: $15/ child or $24/ family. Payment must be received by Friday, March 18 at the Religious School Office. RSVP at: http://bit.ly/SuperheroPurim Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation.
To volunteer, please contact our carnival chair, Kristen Katz, [email protected]
a Superhero Purim WedNesday, March 23
Calling all Superheroes! Calling all Superheroes! Grab your capes and report to Chizuk Amuno Congregation on Purim for what is going to be “A Superhero Purim.” Captain Mordecai and Super Esther together with Iron Man Ahasuerus are preparing to fight the evil villain Haman and they need your help. Suit up as your favorite superhero and get ready for the most amazing Purim celebration ever. No kryptonite allowed.
MEgILLAh ReadIng(S) Family Megillah ReadingWedNesday, March 23 • 7:00 p.M. • saNcTuary
The party starts here! Fulfill one of the mitzvot of Purim by hearing an abbreviated, family friendly reading of the Megillah complete with video projection, costume parade, sing along, and guest appearances by your favorite Purim super heroes. Purim Tzedakah will be collected and we’ll drown out Haman’s name with our groggers.
Traditional Megillah Reading WedNesday, March 23 • 6:15 p.M. • esTersoN audiToriuM
A complete and traditional Purim service and Megillah reading including Minhah/Ma’ariv. Costumes encouraged and welcomed and Purim Tzedakah will be collected.
Morning Megillah Reading Thursday, March 24 • 7:00 a.M.
Superhero Party WedNesday, March 23 , 8:00 p.M. • Krieger audiToriuM
Come party with superheroes of all ages! Immediately after the Megillah reading, join in the dancing, hamantashen eating, and Purim fun. “Brews and Bids” during the playground auction for the adults, and giant building blocks and balloons for the kids.
aDulT lEaRninG foR PuRimThe Story of Purim Then and now with Rabbi Ron shulman
Tuesdays, March 8 & 15 • 7:30 p.M.
We’ll read and discuss key sections of Megillat Esther, the biblical story of Purim. With
Rabbi shulman we’ll explore key themes of Jewish history and the meanings of Jewish
identity from years ago and for our lives today.
Purim for adults with Rabbi debi Wechsler MoNday, March 14 • 7 p.M.
Remember that beauty contest where Esther won her crown? Well it wasn’t really a “beauty”
contest. Rabbi Wechsler leads this PG-13 discussion on the festival of lots. there are four
mitzvot of Purim. We’ll look at how adults might celebrate them. RsVP to doris tanhoff.
Masks and Munchkins
PuRim fun foR ouR younGER fRiEnDs suNday, March 6 10:45 a.M. – 12 p.M.
Rosenbloom Religious school invites 3, 4 and
5 year olds in our community to come have
fun with us for a morning of Purim games and
activities. information will also be available
about our religious school program.
Prior RsVP requested.
Please contact Erica allen, 410-486-8641
or [email protected] for more
information or to RsVP.
uperheroPURIM
sisTERHooD Purim CaRDs are you too far away to personally
deliver shalach for Purim?
don’t let distance
stop you from
celebrating with
your friends and
family. in lieu of
shalach manot,
send beautiful
Purim cards. You
fulfill the
obligation of
shalach manot; your loved ones receive
gifts (without the calories!); and the Torah
Fund Campaign is able to continue its
efforts to ensure the future of
Conservative/Masorti Judaism through
support of its educational institutions.
Contact: Ellen Weiss to order,
410-877-9876.
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EnGaGE in JEWisH lifE
Though I like that message, I’m not sure if I see myself in Captain America or the Hulk.
“Who is a hero?” asks Ben Zoma, a first century rabbi. “A person who controls his or her passions,” he answers. We can all relate to that. Sometimes it does feel like we have to deploy superpowers to control ourselves, to be considerate and responsible, or to follow through with our plans.
What costumes and insignia would “Considerate Man” or “Responsible Woman” wear? Not the costumes of personal pride and bravado we sometimes put on to cover up our resolve and confidence. I find that real heroes are genuine people, individuals who stand tall and contribute in their unique way.
Ben Zoma further defines a hero by quoting from Proverbs. “A person who governs over his or her spirit is better than one who conquers a city.” A hero focuses within and tries to avoid being arrogant.
Who is a hero? Each of us is a hero when we strive to be true to ourselves. We are heroes when we derive personal strength from character and personal stature from integrity. We are heroes when we live to the best our abilities in response to every challenge and opportunity.
Our children, and many of us, like Superheroes because they, and we, crave role models. We seek personalities who believe that goodness and justice really will prevail, that we can and should live through our values.
In an exciting era of great possibility we can be these heroes for our children and grandchildren. They are growing up in a turbulent and confusing world. The goodness and caring we demonstrate provide for their security, hopes, and happiness.
At Chizuk Amuno, this year’s Purim theme is Superheroes. In our festivities we’ll imitate comic book and fictional characters for fun. We’ll also honor Mordecai and Esther, the Jewish Superheroes of the Purim story every year. Whether or not we dress up like them, Mordecai and Esther’s powerful dedication to Jewish identity, belief, and community is a truly heroic message for every generation to celebrate together.
Happy Purim!
Rabbi Ron Shulman
▶ From the Clergy, page 1EnGAGEMEnT PARTnERSHIP AT CHIZUK AMUnoSunday, March 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Tuesday, March 15, 7-8 p.m.Friday, March 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 7-8 p.m.
During the past month, conversations with our congregants have begun as part of Chizuk Amuno’s participation in the Community Engagement Partnership. This effort is about creating deeper and more meaningful relationships among our members. The first few listening sessions have given us some new insights, connected members to one another, and revealed some hidden talents!
Through small group sessions and one-to-one conversations, we are learning more about your stories, what really matters to you, and what you envision for Chizuk Amuno. Out of these conversations we will look to draw some common themes and specific ideas that, together, we can work on to enrich the lives of our members and the future of the community.
In light of the recent weather and the need to reschedule several sessions, this initia-tive will continue throughout the spring. New sessions have been added at various times throughout the week to meet your scheduling needs. While outreach has been made initially to families with school-age children, we welcome participation from all who wish to share their stories. To register for the above sessions, please go to http://bit.ly/EngagementPartnership
Additional sessions are listed in the enclosed Spring/Summer Program Guide.For those who would prefer to have a one-to-one conversation, you may send a written
note in care of the synagogue office or e-mail Stephani Braverman, [email protected], or Cheryl Snyderman, [email protected].
lunCH anD lEaRn In late January the intrepid Downtown lunch and learners from University of Maryland Medical System and the surrounding area braved unplowed streets to study with Rabbi Debi Wechsler. Though many schools were still closed, our adults engaged in the mitzvah of talmud torah (Jewish learning) while enjoying kosher bag lunches made by Chef Annie.
Our next set of lunch and learns will be:university of Maryland Medical system MoNday april 4Th 12pM-1pM
Johns hopkins hospital Main campus Thursday april 7Th 12pM-1pM
RSVP to Rabbi Wechsler [email protected]
THE sToRy of PassovER THEn anD nowWith rabbi ron shulman
Tuesdays april 12 & 19, 7:30 p.M.
We all know the story of the Exodus and the Passover rituals we re-enact every year. Join with Rabbi Shulman to engage in a close reading of Judaism’s Master Story as well as the Haggadah and come away with new insights from the past for creating meaningful Seder activities and discussions for this year.
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art with a heartTodah Rabbah to our January volunteers:
Deb Charles (leader), riley fisher, sandy
fisher, Claire freeland, ari geller, Debbie
geller, Ezra geller, leah geller, ann
Hantgan, ruthanne Kaufman, lisa levine,
and israela Meyerstein
Knitting havurahWedNesday, March 16 • 2 p.M.
We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies
in israel and baltimore. Knitting instruction
is available and everyone is welcome. if you
or a friend have yarn leftover from other
projects, please consider making a donation
to our Knitting Havurah.
Todah Rabbah to our January knitters/
crocheters: Vivian Chait, Edna Crystal,
linda Eisenberg, lyuda gerasimenko,
roberta Katz, linda levy, Esther Marsiglia,
Eileen schultz, Miriam shulman, and
Harriet udell
Contact: Cheryl snyderman
Jared Scott levy Memorial gardendo you enjoy gardening? do you have a few
hours to spare? Let us know if you would like to
contribute a bit of your time. We are beginning
to plan spring clean-up and planting for this
beautiful site for learning and rejuvenating –
we would love to hear from you.
Contact: allen brown, [email protected]
Operation Welcome home Maryland
Join us as we welcome home our troops
from military service overseas. Volunteers
meet at bWi airport and help pack goodie
bags, cheer for soldiers, and thank them
for their service. dates are set 1-3 weeks in
advance of the incoming flights. this project
is suitable for adults and children of all ages.
Contact: Rabbi debi Wechsler to be on the
mailing list.
Our daily Bread suNday, March 20 • 9 a.M.-12:45 p.M.
Join with friends from Chizuk amuno and
help serve meals to baltimore’s hungry men,
women, and children.
Todah Rabbah to our January volunteers:
Jenny Baker (leader), Barbara Cohen,
arlene Klaff, nancy Tilson, Taylor Tilson,
and Todd Tilson
Contacts: Wendy davis, 410-358-5979
or [email protected] or Jenny baker,
410-602-9885 or [email protected]
EnGaGE in GeMIlut HASAdIM
▶ Continued on page 6
aDoPT-a-RoaD We asked our adopt-a-Road
team members to reflect on their
volunteer experience and this is
what they had to say: “Our group
goes out four times a year to make a
real difference. the most rewarding
aspect of participating is that we can
immediately see the results of our
efforts – the community looks better
than when we arrived. additionally,
we always get a “thank you” from
members of the community when
they are out for their morning walk
or jog. Hearing the appreciation in their voices helps to reminds us why we participate!”
on, suNday, March 13 aT 9 a.M. (raiNdaTe: March 20) help our team perform the
mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring avenue.
all supplies will be provided. all are welcome. Co-sponsored by Chizuk amuno brotherhood
Todah Rabbah to our January participants: irwin golob (leader) and Howard Brill
Contact: irwin Golob, 410-560-7422
Kol rinah fREE ConCERT Tuesday, March 15 • 7-7:30 p.M.
Chizuk Amuno ChapelKol Rinah is Chizuk Amuno’s mixed voice, Acapella choir. They perform a variety of musical styles from liturgical to contemporary Israeli to Baroque to Spiritual. Kol Rinah enjoys singing to-gether, learning together and inspiring and educating all types of audiences. Come enjoy this free performance!
KRiEGER auDiToRium HEaRinG assisTanCE sysTEm insTallEDThanks to the generosity of the Edna and Mace Crystal, a hearing assistance system will soon be installed in the Krieger Auditorium. Those who need hearing assistance may request a head-set from the security desk. The system can also be utilized by a T-Switch in one’s hearing aid. We currently have a limited number of headsets but hope to purchase more in the near future.Our thanks to Edna and Mace their meaningful gift to help members and guests enjoy the beauty of our services, classes, and programs in the audito-rium. We hope to be able to install hearing assistance systems in our other main halls in the upcoming year.
613 & mECongratulations on your child’s
upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We
are excited to be a part of this lifecycle moment
for your family. 613 is the number of command-
ments in the Torah and over the course of the
next few years we will help your family extend
your personal connection to Judaism and to
the mitzvot (commandments.)
“It’s a Service” saTurday, March 5 aT 9:30 a.M.
sixth graders and their parents enjoy services
together with the congregation in the Main
sanctuary to become more familiar with the
Shabbat morning Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience.
For questions or to RsVP, be in touch with
Rabbi Wechsler [email protected]
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EnGaGE in GeMIlut HASAdIM
Reading Partners Reading Partners is a national organization
with a baltimore presence in 14 schools.
Volunteers are asked to commit one hour a
week to help a child with reading. training,
guidance, and a curriculum are all provided
by Reading Partners. if you have just one hour
in your week, you can make a real difference
in a child’s success in school and life. to
volunteer or for more information, please
contact Cheryl snyderman. Our current
volunteers are ruth gann, fran glushakow
gould, Margi Hoffman, Jane Kahn, lily
Massouda, and David spitz
Ronald Mcdonald houseWedNesday, March 9 • 4-7 p.M.
Join the Chizuk amuno team as we cook and/
or serve dinners at Ronald Mcdonald House
for families with seriously ill children being
treated in baltimore area hospitals.
Todah Rabbah to our January volunteers:
Hazel greenstein (leader), Matthew
greenspan, Madison greenstein, Margi
Hoffman, annie Hood, anne King, linda levy,
lynne lichtig, rona london, Dawn reznik,
Marci scher, Becca scher, susan straus, sheila
sandbank, ruth silber, and Todd Tilson
Contact: Linda Levy, [email protected]
Transportation Service on Shabbatneed a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings?
Rides for members who no longer drive can
be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just
call Cheryl snyderman by tuesday of the
week you want to attend services.
We express special gratitude for funding from
the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut
Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk
amuno Foundation, inc.
▶ From Gemilut Hasadim, page 5
aDulT lEaRninG
“The Other”with rabbi Debi Wechsler
Thursdays, 10:30 a.M.
This text based class for adults will explore the Jewish attitude towards “The Other.” Inspired by conversations in which we at Chizuk Amuno have been engaged regarding our Baltimore neighbors, this is an attempt to study, confront, and wrestle with the tradi-tional and historic ways that the Jewish community has perceived those who are different. Texts will be presented in both Hebrew and English.
The Midrash of exodusTorah Study group with rabbi ron shulman
Thursday MorNiNgs, Thru March 17 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.M.
Join this exploration of the Book of Exodus enhanced by some of the classic interpretations and commentaries of Jewish tradition. No previous back-ground in Bible study is necessary to enjoy this Torah Study experience.
adult Bat Mitzvah Tuesdays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.M.
Our Adult Bat Mitzvah program is a two year journey open to Chizuk Amuno women who would like to share an experience of learning and Jewish growth. Together we learn Hebrew, Torah and Haftorah trope, synagogue skills, and engage with issues regarding prayer, the Jewish calendar, and communal involvement. Participants will celebrate their B’not Mitzvah in 2018. Space is limited.
Please contact Rabbi Wechsler, [email protected], to be added to the list for the next Adult Bat Mitzvah cohort beginning their studies in September 2016.
For more information about our adult education courses, please contact Doris Tanhoff, [email protected] or ext. 288.
living Classrooms Foundation
On the day we celebrate the legacy of
Martin Luther King, Jr. a team of Chizuk
amuno volunteers spent the afternoon
painting classrooms at the Living Classrooms
Foundation. We thank Barbara grochal, alan
guttman, andy Miller, Cheryl snyderman,
and Ellen Weiss.
The empty Place at the Table:Coping with loss during the holidays WedNesday, april 6 • 7 p.M.
facilitated by rachael schultz abrams, lCsW-C
Family gatherings can be painful for those
who have experienced the death of a loved
one. Join us for help in finding support and
comfort during the holidays. no fee.
Co-sponsored by Jewish Community
services, supported by a grant from the
Foundation for spirituality and Medicine
For information and registration (requested),
visit jcsbaltimore.org/griefsupport or call
410-466-9200.
For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Cheryl snyderman,
[email protected] or ext. 300, or refer to our website for more information.
Open gemilut hasadim Committee MeetingMoNday, March 6 • 7:30 p.M.
Would you like to learn more about the
projects in which we participate? is there
a potential Gemilut Hasadim activity you
would like to explore? You’re welcome
to join us at our next committee meeting.
RsVP to Cheryl snyderman.
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RosEnbloom REliGious sCHool3rd and 4th graders have a Blast at annual CaC Shabbaton!Thirty-five kids from Krieger Schechter Day School and Rosenbloom Religious School came together for a full day of Shabbat fun and Hanukkah celebrations this past December. “It was awesome!” –Ella“The food was amazing!” –Batsheva“I absolutely loved the game where we got to dress up the counselors!” –Sarai“I really liked when the Frisbee guy came because he was really cool and I learned new tricks.” –Natan“The high school counselors were so nice!” -Shira“Kids should definitely go on the Shabbaton – it’s a really fun experience, and if you go you will want to go another time!” –Reuben
It’s hebrew name Carnival Time for Our Youngest Students! At Rosenbloom Religious School we’re proud of our Jewish identity, and nothing emphasizes that identity more than the special Hebrew names that our parents give us. The RRS kindergarten and first grade classes recently spent the morning celebrating their Hebrew names with their families. Students prepared for the day all fall, learning new Hebrew letters, practicing calling each other by their Hebrew names, and doing a preparatory project with art specialist Morah Pintzuk. The gym magically transformed with a bouncy cas-tle, Hebrew letter-themed carnival games, art projects, face-painting, cookie-decorating, and more! By the end of the morning, parents and students alike left with a deeper connection to their Hebrew names and a growing excitement for the many other new things they will learn about their Jewish identities at RRS.
If all this sounds exciting, and you have a three, four, or five-year-old child, please join us on Sunday morning, March 6, for “Munchkins and Masks” a Purim program for our younger friends.
If you’d like to learn more about Chizuk Amuno’s youth group programs, contact Erica Allen at [email protected].
MilEsTonEs
B’nei Mitzvah
We proudly celebrate with these students
who will be called to the Torah as B’nei
Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.
MarCH 5
hIlaRY MeRedITh KleIn
ZAHAVA MIRIAM
daughter of Lauren &
Carl Klein
MarCH 12
MaRgOT SYdneY JaY
MIRIAM
daughter of ilene &
dr. Peter Jay
april 2
JORdan Ilan lICKSTeIn
YAIR ELAN
son of Lori Lickstein and
dr. Larry Lickstein
Births
We congratulate the following families on the
birth of their children and grandchildren.
alexa Bryn abramoff, daughter of serafima &
Jeff abramoff and granddaughter of sandy &
david abramoff
Mollie grey attman, daughter of alissa & Keith
attman, granddaughter of stephanie & Ronnie
attman and great-granddaughter of Edward
attman z”l
Beatrice louise spina, daughter of danielle
& Joe spina, granddaughter of Catherine
& david Max and great-granddaughter of
beverly & Jordon Max
In loving Memory
edward attman, father of Ronald attman,
david attman, Gary attman and steven
attman and brother of Leonard attman
erin Michele levitas, daughter of Wende &
Michael Levitas, sister of Harris Levitas and
granddaughter of Phyllis & Leonard attman
and shandel & samuel Levitas
We offer our sincere condolences to our
members:
Jeffrey cooper, on the loss of his mother,
Lynne Cooper
dr. Barry Friedman, on the loss of his mother,
Florence Friedman
richard hoffberger, on the loss of his mother,
alice berney Hoffberger
susan holzman, on the loss of her brother,
samuel H. Posner
ivan oshrine, on the loss of his son, Corey
seidel
dr. stephen pomerantz, on the loss of his
father, dr. Ronald Pomerantz
Marvin spector, on the loss of his mother
Mindel spector
Bonnie Ziegelstein, on the loss of her
mother, Judith Engel
as a synagogue community, we express our
sincere condolences and prayers for comfort
to those who mourn.
Members in the news
donald Manekin, was recently named one of
the 2016 most influential Maryland Winners in
Real Estate.
Marshall White, was recently honored for his
20th anniversary of leading the bethesda-
Chevy Chase High school Music department.
PRE-PassovER fooD DRivEMoNday, april 4 – Tuesday, april 19
Do two mitzvot as you clean for Pesah and donate unopened, fresh (non-expired) non-perishable food which will be donated to local food pantries including GEDCO and Our Daily Bread. Food will be donated to local agencies. Please drop off food in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby and the Administrative lobby. For complete details, please refer to the enclosed Spring/Summer Program Guide.
Sponsored by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund
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sistERHOOd We are a group of women who feel passionately
about our synagogue, our schools, and our
members. any questions about sisterhood
and upcoming activities can be directed to
dixie Leikach, [email protected]
or 443-386-1062. if you are not yet receiving
our weekly e-newsletter, give dixie your e-mail
address and we’ll add you to the list!
Mah Jongg Tuesdays – oNgoiNg
9:30 a.M. – 12 p.M.
youth lounge
all levels encouraged to attend –
RsVP please to Randee Glassman at
Women C.a.n. Tuesday, March 15 • 8 a.M.
lerner Beit Midrash
network with
women who are
looking to advance
their career, start
a new chapter, or have their own business.
Monthly topics have included balance, social
networking, CV building, and writing your
elevator speech.
Contact: ava barron-shasho,
Jill bers, [email protected].
Sisterhood BOaRd MeetingsuNday, March 13 • 9:30 a.M.
Board room
Curious what goes on during a sisterhood
board meeting? Have an issue to bring to the
sisterhood board? are you a Past President or
Past board member and want to stop by and say
hi? Contact dixie Leikach at
[email protected] and we would be
happy to welcome you!
Sisterhood goes to Broadway! an american in ParissuNday, May 22Our bus will leave Chizuk
amuno at 7:30 a.m. and
leave new York immediately
following the show. Kosher
breakfast and dinner will be
provided on the bus.
$215 per person.
RsVP to Marilyn spector, 410-486-3888 or
[email protected]. Your reservation will
only be finalized once your check made payable
to Chizuk amuno sisterhood c/o Marilyn s.
spector, and mailed to Marilyn s. spector, 14
Cobbler Ct., baltimore, Md 21208. tickets are
non-Refundable.
bROtHERHOOd We aim to contribute to Jewish life at Chizuk
amuno and have fun doing Jewish “guy
stuff” at all our activities. if you would like to
learn more about brotherhood, are interested
in participating, or have some awesome
programming ideas, please contact Eric beser,
Pizza night for the Rosenbloom Religious School and KSdS
WedNesday, March 30 • 6:00 p.M.
stulman auditorium
Hosted by the Brotherhood
Featuring a famous pizza dinner, wonderful
magic show by Captain Jack, door prizes,
and fun! Cost: $4/person and kids 3 and
under are free. send checks made payable to
Chizuk amuno brotherhood and return to the
synagogue office. For more information, call
ted Walman, 410-486-7423
nCaa Final game MoNday, april 4 • 7 p.M.
Esterson auditorium, all Welcome
March is over, but the madness continues.
We will be watching the final game. Our pool
choice will be emailed ahead of the final
bracket. Your pool selection will be your RsVP.
Cost: $15
EnGaGE wiTH synagoguE friEnDs
Sisterhood Judaica Shop
it’s almost Purim and it’s definitely time
to start planning for your seder. Whether
you’re hosting or you’re a guest, we’re here
to help make your seder a meaningful,
fun experience for all ages. Check out our
selection of haggadot, seder plates, matzah
plates and boxes, dishes to hold extra
haroset, salt water, horseradish, frogs, toys,
books, and playsets, and so much more.
SaVe The daTe5th anniversary of
Edith askin Book review
sunday, May 1, 12 – 3 p.m.
nomi Eve will
review her book
“Henna House.” books
available at the Gift
shop for $11, get books
signed by the author,
and get Henna tattoo.
Judaica Shop hourssunday, 9:30-noon
Monday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
friday, 10 a.m.-noon
For appointments call
Edna Crystal at 410-653-3495 or
anne King at 410-303-7716.
sisTERHooD on-GoinG PRoJECT:Chizuk amuno sisterhood supports
CHANA, a Jewish community response
to the needs of women, men, children
and elderly who experience physical,
psychological, sexual or financial
abuse. CHANA can be reached at
chanabaltimore.org or their Helpline
410-234-0023.
how can you help?
1) Contribute your used mobile phones –
take them to the sisterhood Gift shop or the
collection box in the synagogue coat room.
2) Knit or crochet 9” x 9” squares - take
them to the Gift shop. they will be joined
to create blankets for Chana clients.
3) donate usable clothing (for women,
men and children) placed in plastic bags.
there is a collection hut in the parking lot
of the Owings Mills JCC.
if you have questions, contact
Wendy davis, [email protected]
annual Joint Sisterhood dinnerMoNday, april 11, 6 p.M.
Beth israel Congregation
Program – “savy steps” a professional
ballroom dance performance by studiodna…
dance-n-art..
$36/person. Please make check payable to
Chizuk amuno sisterhood “Joint sisterhood din-
ner” and return to the synagogue office. Please
note, checks will not be accepted at the door.
Please RsVP with your check by March 30.
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EnGaGE wiTH synagoguE friEnDs
BROTheRhOOd & SISTeRhOOd SOCIal eVenT2nd annuaL sOCK–HOP
saTurday, March 26 8:15 - 11:15 p.M. Krieger Auditorium
Food, drinks,
dancing, & fun!
MusiC PROVidEd
bY tHE FREddiE
stEVEns
EntERtainMEnt
GROuP.
$25/person
Contact:
Marilyn spector 410-486-3888 or
ted Walman 410-486-7423
Reservations for tables of 10.
THE laTE PEGGy lEwis HonoRED aT THE bRoTHERHooD blooD DRivETuesday, March 15, 2 – 7:30 p.M. • esTersoN audiToriuM
Last year, Chizuk Amuno Congregation lost a cherished friend and member, Peggy Lewis. Matriarch of the Lewis Family, Peggy succumbed in her battle with the blood disorder multiple myeloma. Thanks to the American Red Cross’s blood donation campaign, a series of blood transfusions helped Peggy survive longer than anyone thought possible.
In gratitude to the Red Cross, Peggy’s husband Bill, daughters Randi and Joanie, and son Jonny are paying a living and loving tribute to Peggy Lewis on Tuesday, March 15 at the synagogue.
Speaking for the family Jonny writes: “We ask those who knew Mom, and all of our many friends and associates, to honor her life in a most fitting and loving way by attending Chizuk Amuno “Save 3 Lives in 11 Minutes Mitzvah Day Blood Drive” March 15 which has been dedicated in Mom’s honor..
“We urge as many of you as possible to give the same precious gift our Mom received from all the thoughtful people who took a few minutes out of their day to donate the life-giving blood that enabled Mom to live a longer, richer life.
Contact Warren Gould, [email protected] or 301-602-0017
nEw! bEnEaTH THE suRfaCECo-Sponsored by Sisterhood
Rabbi Wechsler & erica allen suNdays March 6, aNd March 13 • 10 a.M. – 12 p.M.
a program for Bat Mitzvah girls and their mothers. Engaging activities and experiential
learning leading towards the creation of a personal ritual linked to Bat Mitzvah. Mothers
and daughters are offered time to connect with each other in a Jewishly meaningful way.
Mothers learn to use their life experience as a positive way of mentoring their daughters
and daughters explore with their peers what it means to become an adult woman.
rsVp to Ethan Haas at [email protected]
CLub HATIKVAHBaltimore Klezmer Orchestra suNday, March 6 • 6 p.M.
Krieger Auditorium
Club Hatikvah is pleased to present the baltimore
Klezmer Orchestra. You are guaranteed a fabulous
evening of Klezmer music from this premier group
of talented musicians. Join us for an evening of
fabulous food and entertainment.
For more information, contact, Carol davis at
410-833-7673. Prior RsVP required for dinner.
DEREKH amunoChizuk amuno’s Pathway to Faith
Were you beaming with pride at a
loved one’s bar or bat mitzvah? How
about purchasing a brick to celebrate
a milestone or honor the memory of
somebody special?
• $250 per brick for up to four lines of
text, 15 characters per line
• Package options available
Purchase a brick by contacting Glenn
Easton, 410-486-6400.
last College Outreach package of the year!don’t let your Chizzie college student
miss out on staying connected to our
community and our clergy. april 1 is the
deadline to get us the addresses for
your young adults.
Our college students receive gifts
of snacks and a greeting from Rabbi
Wechsler. if you have not yet submitted
your Chizuk amuno college student’s
address please email it to
this effort is supported by the
adult Bat Mitzvah 2004-2006 College
Outreach Fund
KsDs 8TH GRaDE all-HEbREw musiCal “THE liTTlE mERmaiD”March 29 & March 30
gordon Center
JCC owings Mills
tickets can
be purchased
through the
Gordon Center.
Make our 8th
grade play “Part of Your World!”
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EnGaGE in TZEDaKaH
aRnOld & elKe neuBuRgeR SChOlaRShIP Fund
earl & lorraine raffel in honor of Elke
neuburger’s special birthday
eSTheR ann BROWn adleR Fund
penny & dr. ron silverman in memory
of dr. Ronald Pomerantz
dR. hOWaRd lee SIlVeRMan Fund
penny & dr. ron silverman in memory
of Lynne Cooper
JaRed SCOTT leVY MeMORIal
SChOlaRShIP Fund
allen & Terry holzman in honor of david
beyth’s special birthday
allen & Terry holzman in memory of
Jerry Jacobs
JulIuS & lORe leVI
SChOlaRShIP and aWaRd Fund
eric & deborah lowy in honor of alvin
Levi’s birthday
KRIegeR SCheChTeR daY
SChOOl SChOlaRShIP Fund
rita & dr. Marshall plaut in honor of
dr. scott Lever and shelley Hendler’s
daughter arielle’s engagement
rita & dr. Marshall plaut in honor of
aviad Gamliel’s Bar Mitzvah
lisa & dr. Bradley Trattner, and ann
Berman in memory of Lynne Cooper
Krieger schechter day school special
Offering
dr. samuel andorsky, Rachel siegel,
Yonatan andorksy, and nava andorksy
in memory of Ronnie Erwin Feldman
evelyn & dr. gary Brager in memory of
Michael benjamin Lamm
evelyn & dr. gary Brager in memory of
Murray spear
evelyn & dr. gary Brager in honor of dr.
Moshe shualy
Marsha & dick Manekin in memory of
Leah Pack
lInda g. & PhIllIP J. KaTz FaMIlY
Fund
cheryl snyderman in honor of Melanie
shapiro being named one of Maryland’s
Leading Women of 2015 by the daily
Record
lOIS & alVIn neuBeRgeR FaMIlY
eduCaTIOn Fund
ann & alan hamburger in memory of
Lois neuberger
Marsha & dick Manekin in memory of
Leah Pack
MAhzorIM Fund
richard crystal & rick Wasserman in
honor of Mace Crystal’s birthday
steve & anne King in memory of Royal
“Parker” Pollokoff
MIRIaM FOSS MeMORIal Fund
cheryl snyderman in honor of the birth
of Ellen Friedman’s granddaughter Carly
Rose
cheryl snyderman & alan guttman
in honor of birth of Hazzan & Janice
Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel
cheryl snyderman in memory of Leah
Pack
MORnIng MInYan COnTRIBuTIOn
Margot Zipper in honor of the
birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s
granddaughter Muriel
glenn & cindy easton in honor of Jerry
Kurman’s special birthday
Jacqueline glassgold in memory of
Eleanor Joan Matsas
Mr. & Mrs. hugh schwartz in memory of
Robert scott
Mark & Fran pressman
PhYllIS & leOnaRd aTTMan MuSIC Fund
Joyce & Melvin greenwald in memory
of Erin Levitas
Jenny Baker, philip & Vivian chait,
glenn & cindy easton , Joyce levy &
louis Kaplan, paulette & Julius pollack
in honor of the birth of Hazzan and
Janice Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel.
Jenny Baker, irv & sharon caplan,
Will & Toba grant, steve & anne King,
paulette pollack, leslie & audrey polt
& edie schulman in memory of Erin
Michele Levitas
PlaYgROund Fund
dr. & Mrs. david h. Madoff
The spinner Block Family
glenn & cindy easton in honor of
shelly and ira Malis’s daughter abigail’s
marriage to alex schostak
rebecca Kazin in honor of isabella, ava,
and nicolette Kazin
Jack & Jean luskin in memory of Erin
Levitas
glenn & cindy easton, lee hendler, Mr.
& Mrs. david hurwitz, alan & harriet
Kanter, Mr. stuart Kaplow, steve &
anne King, Marsha & dick Manekin,
harriet Miller, paulette pollack, leslie
& audrey polt, Maxine seidman, Mr. &
Mrs. Benjamin steinberg, Mr. Joel & Ms.
Miriam suldan, dr. charles & Mrs. ellen
White & Mr. david & dr. anne young in
memory of dr. Ronald Pomerantz
harriet Miller in memory of Judith Engel
cheri & david hurwitz and Family
PRaYeR BOOK Fund
Joel & pamela Fradin for a speedy
recovery of Patricia brown
ReznIK FRIeR SChOlaRShIP Fund
The Frier family in memory of Leah Pack
dawn reznik in honor of birth of Hazzan
& Janice Perlman’s granddaughter,
Muriel
SCheChTeR SChOlaRShIP Fund
Ms. linda lebovic in memory of Mrs.
June Coleman
STanleY MInCh Fund
sue & bill Crystal in honor of Mace
Crystal’s birthday
SPeCIal OFFeRIng - COngRegaTIOnal SuPPORT
susan Bernstein, Bruce & Barbara
lewbart, & howard & sheila sandbank
in honor of the birth of Janice and
Hazzan Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel
harriet Miller for a speedy recovery of
Mollie smulyan
howard & sheila sandbank for a
speedy recovery of Joyce Kaplan
howard & sheila sandbank for a
speedy recovery of Marlene szapiro
irv & sharon caplan for a speedy
recovery of Jane Reifler
irv & sharon caplan & Nelson & lynn
Tucker for a speedy recovery of Gil
abramson
irv & sharon caplan for a speedy
recovery of Lowell Glazer
irv & sharon caplan for a speedy
recovery of sidney Cohen
david & Joan uhlfelder in honor of Elke
neuburger’s special birthday
elliottt & dana corn in honor of dr.
david Roffman’s Retirement
irv & sharon caplan in honor of dr.
alfred Rosenstein’s special birthday
irv & sharon caplan in honor of dr. &
Mrs. Leonard Muller’s 50th anniversary
Bruce goldman in memory of Marvin
Lee Goldman
carole Buchman in memory of dr. Larry
becker
harold & sandra Beber in memory of
Goldie Wachter beber
irv & sharon caplan in memory of Mark
M. Levine
Jenny Baker in memory of dr. Ronald
Pomerantz
Jenny Baker & susan, Ken & samantha
Bloom in memory of Judith Engel
Jenny Baker in memory of Leah Pack
Jerry & darlene gordon in memory of
Jeanette brownstein
Joan gurney in memory of beloved
Mother
Jordon & Beverly Max in memory of
Rose Max
Mr. alan cohen in memory of Kolman
Cohen
peter snell in memory of Royal “Parker”
Pollokoff
rachel siegal & sam andorsky in
memory of Eleanor Joan Matsas
richard & Marsha Manekin in memory
of Robert scott
robert & elizabeth edelstein in memory
of family members
ruthanne Kaufman & steve & anne
King in memory of Robert scott
sharon rose in memory of Morris
Gendason
sharon rose & Family in memory of
Lillian Rose
SPeCIal OFFeRIng - gOldSMITh eaRlY ChIldhOOd CTR.
Jack Tucker & alison Witow in honor of
isabel Pinson’s special birthday
rachel siegal, sam & Meytal andorsky
in memory of beloved mother
hAzzAn PeRlMan’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund
Mrs. Jacqueline glassgold & Mr. &
Mrs. hugh schwartz in honor of the
birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s
granddaughter Muriel
Mr. gary & dr. patricia attman in honor
of Hazzan Emanuel Perlman
JaneT & STanleY KanTOR Fund
FOR SPeCIal needS
stanley & Janet Kantor in memory of
Cecelia Weiss
dR. ShualY’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund
abram Kronsberg
robin Kaplan in memory of Milton W.
Kronsberg
elI & YeTTa MIlleR MeMORIal
SChOlaRShIP Fund
glenn & cindy easton in honor of
Jordon Max’s special birthday
glenn & cindy easton in honor of
Jordon and beverly Max’s grandson
ben’s engagement to Marley Lowenthal
RaBBI ShulMan’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund
Barry & cathy Jurist for officiating at the
funeral of Judith Juristt sorgen
dr. alfred Kronthal in honor of his aliyah
for his 80th birthday
Jerry Kurman in honor of his aliyah for
his 70th birthday
RaBBI WeChSleR’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund
Marcia snyder, Maxine gordon & family
for officiating at the unveiling for Harold
snyder
Mr. & Mrs. William gann in memory of
Helen Gann
robin & dr. sam smith for officiating
at the wedding of Maya & drew
bloomberg
Terumot HaKodeshWe are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation or one of our schools
in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation.
sacred tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue
office, 410-486-6400, or by logging on to your Chaverweb account from the Giving page of our website.
if you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion,
please contact beth Goldsmith, development Chair, or Glenn Easton, Executive director, at the synagogue.
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Snowzilla Invades MarylandBat Mitzvah goes On – Senior Members are Cared ForIn response to January’s extraordinary snowfall at Chizuk Amuno we faced an unusual cir-cumstance. Honoring our tradition’s values to celebrate Shabbat and be safe we gathered in the late afternoon on Friday January 21 as the snow began to fall. Almost 100 of us joined in lovely prayer and a beautiful Bat Mitzvah celebration as we welcomed the spirit of Shabbat. Some compared the Bat Mitzvah to “the old days” when young ladies would celebrate their bat mitzvah on Friday nights. We were able to get home before Shabbat be-gan and the snow became difficult.
Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our Board and Gemilut Hasadim Committee mem-bers, volunteers made nearly 90 phone calls to assure that our senior members were safe and comfortable during the storm. Only 4 of them were smart enough to be in Florida when they were reached by phone.
Though it was difficult to go about synagogue life as normal until the snow stopped and the roads were cleared, it was easy to honor our community’s values during the days we had to be closed. This is what it means to be a sacred community caring for each other and ensuring the well-being of others. Of course, we were happy to see one another on campus for minyan, school, and activities once life started up again. If you would like to join our Gemilut Hasadim committee to join the hundreds of members performing won-derful acts of lovingkindness, please contact Cheryl Snyderman at the synagogue.
EnGaGE in TZEDaKaH
Bimah Flowers
ShABBAT, MaRCh 5/ 25 AdAr I & II
in Honor of:
the Bat Mitzvah of hilary Meredith Klein, by her
parents, Lauren & Carl Klein, and her grandparents,
Carol & Ray Klein and susan & dennis Weiss
in Memory of:
steven Michael levy by Linda & Mark Levy & Mandy &
aaron Levy.
sylvia layton, mother, by Marsha & irwin Layton.
sonia young, mother, by dr. anne & david Young.
Morris Kaufman by his granddaughter, Ruthanne
Kaufman.
Nathan levin, father & grandfather, by Linda & Mark
Levy & Mandy & aaron Levy.
s. louis levin by his family.
sam Kahan by ann Kahan & family
Fannie ellison by her family.
sara Bernhardt by doris bernhardt & family.
geraldeen p. rombro, mother, by Joan d. Rombro.
shirley sohmer by arlene & Kenneth Friedman.
Julius yudin, father, by Henne & Harvey Rapkin & family.
reuben postal, father, by Regina & david Postal & family.
herman speert, father, by bonnie & Pacy Oletsky &
family.
lena Kahn, mother, by Miriam & arnold Kahn & family.
estelle K. Newhouse, mother, by susan & dr. Marc
Hochberg & daughter.
Joseph straus, father, by dr. david straus & family.
Thelma B. roffman, mother, by deborah & dr. david
Roffman & family.
lena gamson by irma Gamson & family.
dr. saul (Buddy) Blumenthal by dr. stuart blumenthal
& family.
Myra copeland, mother, by Marsha & Richard Manekin.
ShABBAT, MaRCh 12 / 2 AdAr II
in Honor of:
the Bat Mitzvah of Margot sydney Jay, by her parents,
ilene & dr. Peter Jay, her grandparents, donna &
donald siegel and Zena & Jerome Jay and her great-
grandmother, Leah siegel
in Memory of:
gertrude Weinberg, mother, by Harriet & alan n.
Kanter & family.
samuel radowsky, father, by Hazel & dr. Michael
Radowsky.
ret. Brig. gen. philip sherman by his wife, bette Miller
sherman.
rosie Wolfson by Edna & Mace Crystal.
emanuel hettleman, father,
by ann Kahan & family.
erna Weiler, on her birthday,
by Linda & Jeffrey Cole &
family.
ShABBAT, MaRCh 19 /9
AdAr II
in Memory of:
Mary larimer by dr. anne &
david Young.
irving gale by Lorraine &
Earl Raffel & family.
Bernard gaspas, father, by Elaine & dr. barry
Gittlen.
rose stutman by Ellen & alan, Jonathan, andrew,
sarah & sophie Mogol and irene Epstein.
ShABBAT, MaRCh 26 / 16 AdAr II
in Memory of:
dr. Bernard Berger by his family.
ralph levin by Mae Levin & family.
isidor Frank, husband, by Rose Frank.
leila goldberg, mother, by stephen Goldberg.
Bernard Ben hamburger by his children & grandsons.
louis Fink, father, by Marion isaac & family.
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8100 stEVEnsOn ROadbaLtiMORE, MaRYLand 21208
www.chizukamuno.orgOFFiCE • 410-486-6400
THE PHyllis anD louis fRiEDman CommuniTy lECTuRE
CHiZuK amuno wElComEs
David gregory newsman and author of How’s Your Faith?
An unlikely Spiritual JourneysuNday, april 10, 10:30 a.M.
David Gregory will share his personal and professional journey, exploring questions of personal faith, spirituality, family, and Jewish identity. Our morning will include brunch and David Gregory’s presentation followed by a discussion. We are grateful to Phyllis and Louis Friedman for making possible Mr.
Gregory’s visit to our synagogue community.
RSVP suggested for brunch to Doris Tanhoff, [email protected]
NoN Profit org. US PoStage
Paid Baltimore, MDPermit No. 544
time sensitive material PLEasE dELiVER PROMPtLY
goldsmith early childhood
education center
410-486-8642
Krieger schechter day school
410-486-8640
rosenbloom religious school
410-486-8641
stulman center for adult learning
410-824-2055
dr. andrew J. Miller, President
rabbi ronald J. shulman
rabbi deborah Wechsler
rabbi emeritus Joel h. Zaiman
Hazzan emanuel c. perlman
dr. Moshe d. shualy, Ritual Director
glenn s. easton, Executive Director
rabbi stuart seltzer, Director of
Congregational Education
rabbi Moshe schwartz, Head of school,
Krieger schechter Day school
Michelle gold, Director, Goldsmith
Early Childhood Education Center
Melissa halpern, Director of Communications,
marketing, and social media
adina Moses, Graphic Designer
Join us and the Baltimore Jewish Community Center at Beth el Congregation for an
EvEninG wiTH ambassaDoR DEnnis Ross Sunday, april 3 at 7 p.m.
an insider’s briefing on the u.s. – israel Relationship and Current u.s. Policy in the Middle Eastambassador dennis Ross, author of newly released Doomed to Succeed: The U.S. - Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama, served as director of Policy Planning under George H. W. bush, special Middle East coordinator, under President bill Clinton, and special advisor for the
Persian Gulf and southwest asia (which includes iran) to former secre-tary of state Hillary Clinton. the book will be on sale for $30.
5:45 p.m.: Private reception with ambassador Ross. includes hors d’oeu-vres, book signing, premiere seating for his presentation, and a dessert reception. dietary laws observed. tickets are $60/person. space is limited to 75. Payment by Monday, March 21 required.
7:00 p.m.: ambassador Ross presentation and discussion, includes a des-sert reception and book signing. dietary laws observed. tickets are $20/person in advance and $25 at the door. RsVP by Monday, March 21.
rsVp to lori Downing at [email protected] or 410-484-0411. your payment is your reservation.