Beth Israel Synagogue

12604 Pacific Street, Omaha NE 68154

www.orthodoxomaha.org

402-556-6288

The Beth Israel Bulletin

A Publication of Beth Israel Synagogue

August 2015 • Av/Elul 5775

Table of Contents

Mazal Tov to our Members ........................... 2

Chai Lights .................................................... 3

Weekly Classes .............................................. 4

The Month in Photos .................................... 5-7

High Holiday Update .................................... 8

Mishnah L’Neshamah Club........................... 9

Upcoming Events ........................................... 9-11

Weekly Youth Events ..................................... 12

Birthdays & Anniversaries ............................. 13

Contributions ................................................. 14-15

Service Schedule ............................................ 16 (Back Cover)

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Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Rabbi

As we approach the end of summer we begin our year anew, hopefully a little refreshed from a nice summer vacation. The Hebrew word for summer is "kayitz", which also means "end." We end our year with the Hebrew month of Elul which coincides with August.

We reconnect with our souls. We reflect on our year and return to our essence, to who we want to be. We yearn to deepen our connection and love.

I am currently working with special children to help them connect to who they really are. In the process of connecting them to who they are we connect to our essence as well.

See you in a few weeks!

Wishing you all a great end of summer.

About the Cover:

Marc Chagall: Tribe of Levi

Hadassah Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel

The gorgeous stained glass windows in the synagogue depicting the symbols and devices of the priestly caste of the Israelites, the Tribe of Levi.

Rabbi Yaakov Weiss, Mashgiach Ruchani

“Ani le-Dodi ve-Dodi Li—I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine” is a phrase often associated with a marriage or a relationship. In fact it comes from Shir ha-Shirim—Song of Songs written by King Solomon. It is a beautiful expression of the relationship between the Jewish people and G-d. The phrase Ani le-Dodi ve-Dodi Li is also associated with our relationship to G-d, specifically during the month of Elul. The Hebrew letters of Elul are expanded as if they were the acronym for the Hebrew phrase Ani le-Dodi ve-Dodi Li (Aleph Lamed Vav Lamed). That is the connection on the surface, but it is much deeper than that. King David tells us that G-d is your protective shadow at your right hand. A shadow follows a person’s action and mimics it. When we look towards G-d as we are connecting to Hashem through prayer, learning, Shabbat or any other means, Hashem will connect to us. Elul is that month that precedes Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur in order to give us a whole month to get ourselves ready for that ability to connect. We can connect through joyful service and exploring the great depth of the mitzvot and Torah learning.

to Jack Kohll on the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov also to Janet and David Kohll, Anna, Sam,

Max, & Leo, Jack’s grandparents, Marvin and Sandra Kohll, and Chester and the late Virginia Stefanski.

BETH ISRAEL STAFF

Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Rabbi Rabbi Yaakov Weiss, Mashgiach Ruchani Jeannie Nickels, Office Manager Kris Eschliman, Administrative Assistant Betty Bader, Kitchen Oscar Bland, Caretaker Jay Benton, Housekeeping Leo Fettman, Cantor Emeritus

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Toba Cohen-Dunning, President

Liat Shyken, VP of Administration

Bruce Potash, VP of Membership &

Executive Officer

Bruce Goldberg, VP of Financial

Planning

Jeff Kirshenbaum, Treasurer

Joey Shyken, Secretary

Joel Alperson

Aryeh Epstein

Mary Sue Grossman

Julee Katzman

Zoë Riekes

Stacey Rockman

Lynne Saltzman

Michael Shrago

Sherry Taxman

Harry Weiner

All past presidents

BETH ISRAEL CHAI LIGHTS

Our community continues to thrive because of our dedicated benefactors and volunteers. Thank you to…

• Sponsors of the June & July Simcha Kiddushes:

Birthdays: Laini Wolman-Reinblatt, Dani Shrago, Leon Shrago, Donald

Gerber, Akiva Shyken, Joel Alperson, Lewis Izenstat, Shirley Goodman,

Vera Dobin

Anniversaries: Jeff & Sherry Taxman, Aryeh & Crystal Epstein, Howard

Gendelman & Bonnie Bloch, Jason & Sierra Tobias, Josh & Amanda

Gurock, Richard Reinblatt & Laini Wolman-Reinblatt, Alan Biniamow &

Nancy Rampey, Hersz & Paulette Flatowicz

• Bruce Potash for sponsoring kiddush in honor of his teacher (Shmuel Aaron Shyken)

• David & Janet Kohll for sponsoring kiddush in honor of Jack's Bar Mitzvah

• The Weiss Family for sponsoring the Shavuot grilled cheese dinner

• Hersz & Paulette Flatowicz for sponsoring kiddush in honor of their 67th anniversary

• Patricia Newman and Red & Debbie Powers for sponsoring kiddush in honor of Donald Gerber’s birthday

• Joey & Rachel Shyken for sponsoring the kid’s kiddush in honor of Akiva’s 3rd Birthday

• Day of Learning sponsors:

• Jeff & Sherry Taxman in honor of the 27th anniversary of the Bat

Mitzvah of Lindsey Paige (Levanah Pesha)

• Anonymous for the complete recovery of Shmuel Eliezer Ben Aviva

Sora

• Mark Marshall for the yahrzeit of his father, Avigdor ben Yaakov

• Bruce & Linda Potash in memory of Bruce's mother, Floryne Potash

• David & Shirley Goodman for the yahrzeit of David's sister ,Chana

Rivka

• Paysie & Susie Shyken for the yahrzeit of Paysie's father, Samuel

Shyken

• Donald Gerber in honor of Bernice Gerber's birthday

• Mary Sue Grossman, Dr. Sarit Hovav, Jordana Kurtzman, and Deborah Platt

for editing the monthly bulletin and Mary Sue Grossman for editing the

weekly Shabbos Sheet

• Dani Shrago and Deborah Platt for setting up and helping to prepare the Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner

• Ilana Weiss for arranging the Kosher Co-op delivery

• Lynne Saltzman for photographing Beth Israel events in June & July

• All those delivering a Dvar Torah and handling Torah readings in June and July

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WEEKLY CLASSES & PROGRAMS

SHABBAT DAY

Shabbat Morning Children’s Classes

Beginning with the Torah parade at 9:45 am,

classes are available for children of all ages

Parshah Study

Before and after the Torah reading each week,

about 10:00 am

Shabbat Afternoon

Before Mincha, we offer a variety of classes for

children and adults

Before Mincha, we offer a class delving into insights

of the Weekly Torah Portion

Seudah Shlishit

Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat with Torah, food,

and song

SUNDAY

8:30 am - Talmud Brachot

9:45 am - Bagels and Beit Medrash:

Understanding Our Prayers

MONDAY

3:30 pm - Scholar’s Club for Boys

will resume at the beginning of the school year

7:00 pm - Teen Class

TUESDAY

6:30 pm - Beth Israel Walking Group

8:00 pm - Men’s Basketball at JCC

WEDNESDAY

8:00 pm - Talmud Learning at Beth Israel

THURSDAY

9:30 am - Women’s Class: Deepening Our

Connection with G-d (Social Hall)

1:00 pm - Med Center Chabura (At UNMC Durham

Research Center, Tower 1, Room 8004)

3:30 pm - Scholar’s Club for Girls

will resume at the beginning of the school year

7:00 pm - Avot U-Banim—Parent-Child Learning

(Beit Midrash)

8:30 pm - Jews and Brews (Shtrobach home)

DAILY

Daily Learning of Jewish Law and Jewish Thought

following Sunday and weekday Shacharit services

Talmud Brachot preceding Sunday and weekday

Minyan

7:45 am - Principles of Jewish Thought

MINYAN UPDATE

To ensure the schedule of minyan, times are set in advance. Please contact the office to schedule

Mincha/Maariv by the Wednesday of the week prior to the date. This will allow the synagogue to

include the time in the weekly schedule and allow the attendees ample time for schedule

adjustments.

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Rabbi Ari Dembitzer Welcome Event

June 14, 2015

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It’s a Carlebach Style Kabbalat Shabbat

with lively singing and dancing

Friday, August 7

Mincha is at 7:00 pm followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner

This special monthly Friday night service is held on the Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh.

Adult - $12; children, ages 4-12 - $6, Ages 3 and under - no charge

From the Synagogue Office

• Beth Israel sends a weekly e-mail reminder of upcoming

events. Contact the office if you are currently not on the

list and would like to receive it.

• We are happy to include announcements of your family

simchas. Contact the synagogue office to share your

good news.

• The synagogue office will send e-mail notifications of

funerals to the congregation when we are contacted by a

family member.

• The office will be closed September 7 for Labor Day,

14-15 for Rosh Hashanah, close at noon on 22 and be

closed on 23 for Yom Kippur, and 28-29 for Sukkot.

In October, Beth Israel will transition to a digital version of the bulletin, sent out via email and available online. Please contact the office if you would like to receive the digital version instead of the print copy.

YES, IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR

LULAV & ETROG!

Place your order with the office by noon on September 4

Cost - $48.00

It is a beautiful mitzvah to perform as part of the Sukkot holiday!

Beth Israel is pleased to announce that we are launching our new website

and membership database on August 1, 2015. With this new launch you will

have Shul information at your fingertips and the ability to login into your

own account, update addresses, manage Yahrzeits, RSVP for events, view

billing, and much more. Please watch your emails for login instructions and

other information regarding the website and membership database. www.orthodoxomaha.org

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Looking Ahead at September • September5 Pre-SelichotConcert&FirstNightofSelichot

• September6 KeverAvot

• September12 RoshHashana/YomKippurCrashCourse

• September13-15 RoshHashana

• September20 TashlichPicnic

• September22-23 YomKippur&BreaktheFastatBethIsrael

• September26 SukkotCrashCourse

• September27-October5 Sukkot&SheminiAtzeret/SimchatTorah

• September29 LunchintheSukkah

Beth Israel June/July Photo Gallery

Thursday Women’s Class ~ Adam Susman Pidyon Haben

Gurock's Farewell Party at Beth Israel & Blumkin Home

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The Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe, are more than

just Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. There is an entire

holiday season dedicated to the process of Teshuva.

Selichot (apologies)

The high holidays officially begin the Saturday night

before Rosh Hashanah. Selichot is perhaps the most

spiritual event of the year and sets the tone for the

entire season.

Kever Avot (Kever — graves; Avot – ancestors)

We visit the cemetery before the Yamim Noraim to ask

Hashem that in the merit of the righteous, He grant us

a good year.

See following page for visitation schedule.

Rosh Hashanah (Rosh—beginning;

Hashanah— The year)

The day that commemorates Adam and Eve’s creation.

The beginning of a year is a time to reflect on the year

past and to make resolutions for the year to come.

Tzom Gedaliah (Tzom—fast; Gedaliah—man’s

name)

This day commemorates the tragic events that led to

the end of the last semblance of Jewish sovereignty

after the First Temple’s destruction.

Aseret Yemei Teshuvah (Aseret—10; Yemei—

Days; Teshuva—Repentence)

The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are

to be spent asking Hashem and our fellow man for

forgiveness.

Tashlich (to throw)

Around the time of Rosh Hashanah, it is a widely

accepted custom to go to a river and recite a few selected

prayers. The practice has come to be known as Tashlich

because we recite a verse from the book of Micha where

the prophet says, “And cast (Tashlich) into the depths of

the sea all of their sins.”

Yom Kippur (Yom—day; Kippur—atonement)

The day commemorating Hashem’s granting us

atonement for worshiping the golden calf. A spiritual day

when we shun the physical by fasting and immersing

ourselves completely in prayer.

Sukkot (Sukkah—temporary home)

This festival commemorates Hashem’s constant

protection for forty years in the desert. We eat in the

sukkah and pray for rain with the Lulav and Etrog.

Hoshana Rabbah (the great Hoshana)

The day we commemorate the festive circuits observed

when we have a Beit Hamikdash.

Shemini Atzeret (Shemini—eight; Atzeret—

festival)

The Yamim Noraim come to a close with the final day of

Sukkot. During the holiday season, we are closer to

Hashem than at any other point in the year. Shemini

Atzerest is Hashem saying to us, “Before you leave,

please, just spend one more day with me.”

Simchat Torah (simchat—happiness)

This holiday celebrates the completion of the yearly

Torah reading cycle.

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Open to ALL Jewish

Omaha teens in

11th & 12th grade!

December 20, 2015 -

January 1, 2016

Study sessions with Eliad are open to all 11th & 12th grade

teens. Sessions are required for those attending the

Omaha Teen Trip to Israel.

Study sessions dates are as follows:

September 30, 6-8pm

at Temple Israel

October 21, 6-8pm at Beth Israel

November 18, 6-8pm

at Beth El

December 2, 6-8pm at JCC

Exploring Judaism

Originally designed to provide basic

information about Judaism to those

considering conversion, the course has been

enhanced to provide a great opportunity for

anyone in the Jewish community to revisit

the principles of their faith and the richness

of the practices of Jewish living. The class

will be taught by Scott Littky, a seasoned

Jewish educator. The 20 session course begins Monday,

October 12, 2015, meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Kripke

Jewish Federation Library. The class, provided through the

Center for Jewish Life, is free for donors to the Annual

Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Omaha and $180 for all

others.

Call (402) 334-6463 or mkirchhoff@jewishomaha.org for more

information and to register.

A full description can be found on the website at http://

www.jewishomaha.org/education/center-for-jewish-life/

KC Kosher Co-Op

Holiday Order!

Order Deadline: Thursday, August 6th

Delivery Date: Wednesday, September 2nd

Visit KC Kosher Co-Op's website at www.kckoshercoop.com to

browse through the thousands of items available for purchase,

to learn more about how the co-op works, to split items with

other members and place an order. Items sold through the co-

op are on average 33% less expensive than finding them in

stores and provide a way to obtain kosher foods that are

otherwise unavailable in Omaha. (Go on the site - it's fun to do

comparison shopping!) If you have any questions, please

contact admin@kckoshercoop.com or locally Ilana Weiss at

weiss.ilana@yahoo.com or 402-682-1166.

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Beth Israel is planning an exciting line-up of Scholars-in-Residence in the coming year. Please

mark your calendar now for these special visitors.

August 29 - Dr. Steven Levine

Dr. Steven Levine is Professor of Neurology and Emergency Medicine

at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and the Vice-Chair of Neurology

as well as the Associate Dean for Clinical Research and Faculty

Development, COM. He has been awarded Top Doctors, New York

Magazine (2002-2009, 2011-2013), New York Super Doctors (New York

City’s Top Physicians), The New York Times Magazine (2008-2013),

Top Doctors, and U.S. News & World Report (2012-2013).

Dr. Levine brings to Omaha a vast knowledge of medical practice and

research as well as the ability to combine that with a Jewish perspective.

Dr. Levine will give a presentation on Jewish Medical Ethics

following the Shabbat kiddush at 11:30 am

October 10 - 11 - Yossi and Pirhiya Apter

The Story of Noam Apter: Heroism, A Natural Extension of Noam’s Life

Yossi and Pirhiya Apter will share personal stories about their son’s dedication to Judaism, to Israel

and its people. In 2002, Noam Apter was one of four students murdered in a terrorist attack at Ye-

shivat Otniel. He was working in the kitchen preparing a Shabbat dinner for about 100 students in

the dining room next door. Apter said the message he hopes to convey to is that “the decision to give

your life in order to save the lives of your friends, it doesn’t come in a moment at the end of your

life. It’s a way of education.”

November 13-14 - Lewis Groner

The Life of a Rabbi’s Son

Lewis Groner is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Jewish Community Founda-

tion of Los Angeles. Prior to joining The Foundation, Lew spent 15 years in corporate marketing and

advertising working for J. Walter Thompson, an international ad agency, and Experian, a credit and

information services company. Lewis graduated from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a

bachelor’s degree in political science and Judaic studies. Lewis has a strong historical connection to

Omaha. He is the son of Rabbi Benjamin Groner and Rebbetzin Frances Groner. Rabbi Groner

served as Beth Israel’s rabbi in the mid-50’s and early 6o’s.

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Mikvah News For mikvah access, please contact Dani Shrago at (402) 333-6108. Please give as much notice as possible. The community mikvah is located at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home on the JCC Campus.

Thank you and Farewell to Oscar Bland In a few weeks, Beth Israel Synagogue will mark the end of a special relationship of over twenty years. Oscar Bland will be retiring and leaving Beth Israel and the Omaha community to join his family in South Carolina. Oscar has served our congregation well, taking care of us in good times as well as in times that were more difficult over the years. It is certain that no one could have a simcha without him! He moved with us from 52nd Street providing the dependability and the steadfast commitment that we needed to revitalize our congregation in West Omaha. Oscar was always there taking care of things. As Oscar enters this next stage of life - retirement - we would like to let him know what an important role he has played in the life of Beth Israel and in the hearts of the congregation. True to his continued humility, Oscar wants no fanfare, he would prefer to leave quietly next month. For his unwavering service and devotion, he will leave with a token of our gratitude and appreciation, an engraved desk clock. In addition, we would like to give Oscar a parting check to help him resettle in his new home. Those who would like to participate in this gift, may mail a check or contact Jeannie at the synagogue office, (402) 556-6288 to make arrangements for a donation. Jeannie will also be happy to collect any notes or personal messages for Oscar before he departs. We would all agree that as Beth Israel continues to grow and develop as a congregation, we can only move forward and realize success because of all those, like Oscar Bland, who have been a part of who we were, who we are and who we strive to be.

Save The Date! Sunday, November 1, 2015

Sisterhood Donor Luncheon and Style Show Featuring fashions from Dillard’s

11:30am - Socializing, Gift Shop, Silent Auction

12pm - Lunch, followed by style show

Watch for details in coming weeks!

WEEKLY & MONTHLY YOUTH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Mishnah L’Neshama Every Shabbat at Beth Israel, enjoy singing, learning, and having fun. Attend this great session 15 minutes after kiddush. Children under 5 years of age must attend with a parent.

Shabbat classes for Children During and after Shabbat services, classes are available for children in preschool through high school.

Monthly Kids Craft

and Class Sunday at 10:00 am

Next event August 23

Share your crafting talents for these great events!

Scholar’s Club - For Grades 4-6 “Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders”

Teen Learning Monday nights at 7:00 pm

Learning sessions offer a chance for teens to talk about Torah topics, current events,

teen issues, and more. “Avot U-Banim” - Parent-Child Learning Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm in the Beth Israel Beit Medrash Parents and children are invited to come learn as we explore lessons from Avot.

Class for Girls Grades 7-10

Stay tuned for more information about the learning sessions that will begin in the Fall.

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Mishna L’Neshama Club by Eliad Eliyahu, Community Shaliach

It is now official. The kids of the Mishna L’Neshama Club

are bringing light not only to Omaha but also to the entire

world! Last month the group was filmed singing and

dancing the musical Mishnayot and now every school in the

world can easily learn from our kids how to sing Mishnayot

complete with special melodies and original hand motions.

The Samuel family from Cleveland recently visited Beth

Israel and participated in the Mishna L’Neshama Club. Both

parents are Hebrew teachers in the Mizrachi School and

were very impressed with the program. They even requested

the video to use in teaching their students in Cleveland.

What is your favorite Mishna? Thanks to Aviva Chana

Shyken and Devin Smith for sharing their favorite Mishna.

Aviva Chana Shyken: My favorite

Mishnah is Amar Reish Lakish. We

sing this Mishnah to the melody of

“Am Israel Chai”. The Mishna reads:

“Reish Lakish said: ‘He who lifts his

hand against his neighbor, even if he

did not hit him, is called a wicked

man.’ “This is my favorite

Mishnah because that is the first

Mishnah I learned in my life. I also

think that this Mishnah means that we need to think and

love Hashem all the time, and when I sin, I can do teshuvah.

Gavin Smith: I guess that my

favorite is Mishna 4:1 from Pirkei

Avot, because of the wise questions

that are asked. The Mishna asks “Who

is wise? Who is strong? Who is rich?”

The first thing I thought of was Albert

Einstein is wise, Superman is strong,

and Warren Buffet is rich. But, as we

talked about the questions we realized

that what the rabbis are telling us is that the person who

learns from those around him or her is “wise”. We found that

the person who can overcome obstacles in their life is

“strong”, and that money is not the only kind of wealth; but

being happy with yourself and what you have is a way of

being “rich”. This is my favorite Mishna and why I enjoy our

class.

Kids who want to share their favorite Mishna are invited to

send a short paragraph and a picture for future bulletins to

Eliad@Jewishomaha.org.

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

Beth Israel sends its very best wishes to those who will be

celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the coming month.

Please call the synagogue office at 402-556-6288 for any additions.

Birthdays

Manny Goldberg Aug 2 Kimberlee Cherry Aug 17

Martin Rosenstein Aug 2 Sarit Hovav Aug 18

Rose Schupack Aug 2 Alan Kricsfeld Aug 21

Daniel Stein Aug 2 12th Jack Shrago Aug 21

Max Kohll Aug 7 15th Marsha Feldman Aug 22

Adina Schuller Aug 7 Leaha Evelyn Shtrobach Aug 22 5th

Maayan Zinman Aug 7 9th Fred Amster Aug 25

Ruth Edelman Aug 8 Rita Biniamow Aug 25

Isaac Davidson Aug 9 Elaine Feldman Aug 25

Eliezer Shyken Aug 9 7th Joshua Gurock Aug 27

Jeffrey Taxman Aug 9 Eliezer Rich Aug 28 6th

Patrick McNamara Aug 10 Joseph Stein Aug 31 3rd

Lynne Saltzman Aug 15

Anniversaries

Milton & Marsha Kleinberg Aug 14 55th

Jack & Mindell Diamond Aug 20 69th

Jack & Helene Shrago Aug 20 48th

Joe & Rachel Shyken Aug 21 4th

Paul & Susan Shyken Aug 22 44th

Marvin & Sandra Kohll Aug 24 57th

David & Janet Kohll Aug 26 26th

Harold & Ruth Edelman Aug 30 51st

Celebrating a Simcha in August

Be a part of the Simcha Kiddush on Shabbat,

August 22, 2015

A sponsorship is just $25

Call the synagogue office at (402) 556-6288 to be included.

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Bag n’ Save Gift Cards

are available for

purchase at Beth

Israel!

Use just like cash at the

Bag n’ Save stores. There

is no extra fee to buy gift

cards. The synagogue

earns a percentage of

what you spend! Cards

are available for purchase

during regular synagogue

office hours.

Celebrate with a

Simcha Plaque!

A special birthday or

anniversary, birth of a

child or grandchild, Bar

or Bat Mitzvah in your

family? Simcha plaques

cost $100, and are a

wonderful way to

celebrate.

A leaf on the Tree of

Life! A beautiful and

meaningful way to

celebrate a milestone

or commemorate a

loved one.

Prices begin at $300.

Tree of Life donations

fund the Beth Israel

Endowment Fund.

CONTRIBUTIONS Beth Israel acknowledges, with sincere gratitude, the following contributions.

Contributions received after July 21st will be listed in the next bulletin.

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GENERAL DONATIONS

CONTRIBUTION FORM

In Honor Of

In Memory Of

For the Recovery Of

For the Yahrzeit Of

Contribution By

Amount $ � General Fund � Other (please specify)

� Please do not list my name on the Contributions page of the Bulletin.

Beth Israel Synagogue - Rose B. Schupack

In Honor of Bernice Cohen's Birthday - Helene & Jack Shrago

In Honor of Drs. David & Marlene Cohen for Shabbos Hospitality - Harold & Ruth Edelman In Honor of Rabbi Ari Dembitzer - Michael, Karen, Lillian, Jack, & Eva Cohen, Suzi Mogil, Iris & Martin Ricks, Ann Moskovits, Howard Gendelman, Jordana, Aaron, Joshua , & Isaac Kurtzman

In Honor of Rabbi Ari Dembitzer to thank him for all he did for Jack's Bar Mitzvah - David, Janet & Jack Kohll

In Honor of Rabbi Ari Dembitzer for the beautiful funeral of my mother Ida Ruth - Bruce Poster

In Honor of Toba Cohen-Dunning - Michael, Karen, Lillian, Jack , & Eva Cohen

In Honor of Bennett Fishbain's Birthday - Nancy Rips

In honor of Hersz & Paulette Flatowicz 67th Anniversary - David & Janet Kohll & family In Honor of Drs. Howard Gendelman & Bonnie Bloch for Pesach hospitality - Joseph Roth

In Honor of Donald Gerber's Birthday - David & Janet Kohll & family

In Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jack Kohll - Phil & Nancy Wolf, Hersz & Paulette Flatowicz, Jake & Susie Besser

In Honor of Deborah Platt being selected Volunteer of the Year - Harold & Ruth Edelman In Honor of Nancy Rampey Biniamow being selected Teacher of the Year - Phil & Nancy Wolf In Honor of Errol & Lynne Saltzman’s 40th Anniversary - Ruth & Harold Edelman In Honor of Dasha Stein for translating documents - Jake & Susie Besser

In Honor of Max Weiner’s graduation - Ida & Elliott Banner, Shirly Banner

In Honor of Max Weiner’s graduation and the time we spent with your warm community - Bruce & Bernice Rivkin

In Memory of Rita Biniamow, mother of Alan Biniamow - David & Shirley Goodman, David & Janet Kohll & family, Jordana Kurtzman & family

In Memory of Rick Fox, husband of Shelly Fox - Esther Silver

In Memory of Ann Gregg, sister of Mary Sue Grossman - Phil & Nancy Wolf, Suzanne Singer, David & Janet Kohll & family

In Memory of Jack Tillman, father of Julee Katzman - Phil & Nancy Wolf

For recovery of David Babendure - Rhani Babendure

For speedy recovery of Rick Fox - Ron & Debbie Powers

In Honor of Don Noodell for successful surgery & speedy recovery - Shirley & David Goodman

YAHRZEIT DONATIONS

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Barbara Silber Barton - Sissy Silber

Abe Beitchman - Phyllis Schwartz

Ralph Biniamow - Rita Biniamow

Milton Bloom - Sheila Moravec

Sarah Bloom - Sheila Moravec

Selig Boguchwal - Janet Boguchwal

Harry Cohen - Marilyn Ivers & sons

Michael Cohen - William Cohen

Bernice Crounse - Crounse Family

Eshka Faigel Diamond - Jack Diamond

Gertrude Epstein - Robert Epstein

Joe Fedman - Linda Abrahamson

Robert S. Ferer - William & Nancy Ferer

Arthur Fishkin - Jane Fishkin

Joseph Fishel - Renee Zack

Morris Franklin - Jack & Helene Shrago

Minnie Freeman - Harold Mann

Abe Friedman - Cheryl Smith

Arthur Gendler - Sally Wintroub

Alfred Glass - Morton & Janet Glass

Mollie Goldstein - Shirley Goldstein

Estelle Wintroub Harris - Sally Wintroub

Sue Anne Hoekstras - Phyllis Schwartz

Edward Kahn - Hugo Kahn

Marilyn (Mary Kay) Kaiman - Julie Kaiman

Lena Kaploan - Jack & Helene Shrago

Leah Kasowitz - Mindel Diamond

Simon Kasowitz - Mindel Diamond

Rose Gross Katelman - Sissy Silber

Rose (Wilfson) Katleman - Ferne Katleman

Julius Katzman - Julie, Jacob & Alonit Katzman

Yenta Minda Kirshenbaum - Joseph & Maxine Kirshenbaum

Ruth Ida Klopper - Phyllis Schwartz

Spencer "Abe" Klopper - Phyllis Schwartz

Michael Kogan - Galina Tsed

Bennett Kutler - Kiki Kutler Ratner, his nieces and nephews

Morris Kutler - Elinore Kutler

Sam M Kutler - Carolyn Ratner

William Kutler - Elinore Kutler

Abraham Lelchook - Phyllis Fletcher

Joel Lelchook - Phyllis Fletcher

Melvin Linsman - Scherry Linsman

Alexander Lipsman - Marian Gelfand

Abraham Lipsman - Marian Gelfand, Harvey & Marcia Lipsman

Sherri Lynn Marzano - Vera Lewis

Emma Ocanto-Secola - Dr. Lourdes Secola

Nathan Ostrow - Dr. Stosh Ostrow

Dorothy Parilman - Vera Lewis

Dvorah Parilman - Vera Lewis

Morris Parilman - Vera Lewis

Ruth Paykel - Milton & Marsha Kleinberg

Harry Priluck - Sheila Priluck

Rae Priluck - Sheila Priluck

Ellie M. Ratner - Carolyn K. Ratner & family, Debbie, Pacey, Ronna, Mallory & James Ratner-Mindlin

Nechama Ruzuchanskaya - Galina Tsed

Herman Salzer - Lillian Salzer

Zada Sam - His grandchildren

Augusta B. Schwartz - Phyllis Schwartz

Bernard Schwartz - Phyllis Schwartz

David Schwalb - Natan & Hannah Schwalb

Eli I. Schupack - Rose Schupack

Harry Shukert - Gloria Jones

Gertrude Solomon - Sandra Blum

Saul Suvalsky - Dorothy Suvalsky, Marti Goodman

Marvin Suvalsky - Dorothy Suvalsky

Fred White - Sandra Blum

Frank Winberg - Roger & Helen Porter

Aaron Wolf - Phil & Nancy Wolf

IN MEMORIAM Rita Biniamow Jean Duitch

Frances Katz Stanley Widman

Beth Israel extends condolences and wishes of comfort

to our members on the deaths of their relatives.

Ha'makom yenachem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyon vi'Yerushalayim

SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2015

NONPROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE

PAID

OMAHA, NE

PERMIT #329

Beth Israel Synagogue

12604 Pacific Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68154

Beth Israel Synagogue is a member of the

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations.

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Shacharit Schedule

7:00 a.m. - Weekday Shacharit

6:45 a.m. - Rosh Chodesh

9:00 a.m. - Sunday Shacharit

CANDLE LIGHTING AND HAVDALAH TIMES

Friday Night

Mincha/Maariv and Kabbalat Shabbat

7:30 p.m.

during the month of August

Shabbat Day

9:00 a.m. - Shacharit

Mincha and Seudah Shlishit is approximately 15 minutes

before candle lighting

Va’etchanan - August 1st 7:30 pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 8:24 pm Candle Lighting 9:00 am Shacharit 8:10 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 9:29 pm Havdalah

Ekev - August 8th 7:30 pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 8:15 pm Candle Lighting 9:00 am Shacharit 8:00 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 9:19 pm Havdalah

Re’eh - August 15th 7:30 pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 8:06 pm Candle Lighting 9:00 am Shacharit 7:50 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 9:09 pm Havdalah

Shoftim - August 22nd 7:30 pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:56 pm Candle Lighting 9:00 am Shacharit 7:40 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 8:57 pm Havdalah

Ki Tetze - August 29th 7:30 pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:45 pm Candle Lighting 9:00 am Shacharit 7:30 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 8:46 pm Havdalah

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