April 2010 HaHodesh

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April 2010 | Nisan - Iyar 5770

Dear Friends,

Feeding a hungry person is an act of tikkun olam because it fixes an actual problem for that individual. While solving hunger is a huge dilemma, feeding a hungry person is a concrete, attainable act.

Every day over one billion people go hungry. Twenty-five thousand people die each day due to malnutrition. Every six seconds a child dies from starvation. More than 60 percent of those who are chronically hungry are women.

Each week, there are 50,000 people in Maryland relying on emergency food programs—food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters—to put food on the table for their families. More than one third are children and elderly.

Today hunger is not a problem stemming from a lack of food, but from the challenges of how food is distributed worldwide and the political, social issues of market access. And locally, in our Jewish community, hunger is also a function of economics, unemployment, underemployment, and escalating food prices.

Before Passover, Jewish tradition bids us give ma’ot hitim, literally grain money. We donate our left over foodstuffs and our tzedakah for the sake of others who need to eat. These are both acts of tikkun olam because they seek to correct, for at least one person if not for many more, a specific problem.

At Chizuk Amuno we administer a hunger fund as an act of tikkun olam. We also conduct a food drive at this time of the year in response to local and immediate needs for food. At this season, for the sake of those who lack, and in support of organizations that feed the hungry, we ask for your contributions to the Chizuk Amuno hunger fund. The Rabbinic Office will receive your checks.

Thank you very much,

Rabbi Ron Shulman Rabbi Debi Wechsler

A F i l m P r e s e n t A t i o n D e D i c A t e D t o t h e s i x m i l l i o n

F u g i t i v e P i e c e sWednesday, April 7, 7 p.m.

A powerful, poetic, and emotionally charged drama about love, loss, and redemption. The film tells the story of Jakob Beer, a man whose life is haunted by his childhood

experiences during World War II. As a child in Greece, he is orphaned during wartime, then saved by a compassionate Greek Archaeologist. Jakob is ultimately freed from

the legacy of his past through his writing and the discovery of true love.

RSVP to the Stulman Center for Adult Learning: 410/824-2055/8

t h e r A b b i i s r A e l A n D m i l D r e D G o l D m A n m e m o r i A l l e c t u r e

Where We Differ; Where We Agree; What We Learned Along the Way

Shabbat, April 17 · 12:30 p.m., following Kiddush Lunch

Rabbi Joel Zaiman and Reverend Christopher Leighton

will reflect on the interfaith challenges that they have faced over the past 25 years.

They will examine how their minds and hearts have changed

as they entered into searching conversation and serious study.

They will highlight the promises and threats that face Jews and Christians

now and in the days to come.

The film, A Serious Man, makes us think about our lives; about the role God plays in our lives; what we learn about Jewish values

from rabbis and teachers; what Jewish lessons we carry with us from our childhood; and what ideas we impart to our children.

Even if you’ve seen the film, see it again in a new way through a Jewish lens.

Saturday, April 3, 8 p.m. Havdalah, followed by film presentation

Sunday, April 4, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Conversation with Rabbi Shulman about the movie’s themes,

including a brief study of the Biblical Book of Job

A serious MAn – A serious mAnDAte

Genesis 1:27

The Gemilut Hasadim Committee of Chizuk Amuno Congregation invites you to join us at Volunteer Shabbat when we honor and recognize congregational volunteers.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 • 9:15 a.m.Please join us for a festive kiddush luncheon in honor of our volunteers.

Service initiatives made possible by The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

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April 16/17 | Iyar 2/3Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: TAZRI-A M’TZORA, LEVITICUS 12:1-15:33Rabbi Shulman’s SermonChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:00 a.m. The Rabbi Israel and Mildred Goldman Memorial Lecture following Kiddush Lunch Where We Differ; Where We Agree; What We Learned Along the Way with Rabbi Joel Zaiman & Reverend Christopher Leighton

Study Session 6:15 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:15 p.m.Havdalah 8:12 p.m.

April 23/24 | Iyar 9/10Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: AHAREI MOT-K’DOSHIM, LEVITICUS 16:1-20:27B’nei Mitzvah of Dylan Meisel and Dylan AlexanderRabbi Wechsler’s SermonChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:00 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:00 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:15 a.m.


April 30/May 1 | Iyar 16/17Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: EMOR, LEVITICUS 21:1-24:23Bar Mitzvah of Aaron AbramsRabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service 10:00 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:00 a.m.


Schedule of ServicesEach Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community.

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities.

Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends. Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted:

Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Oneg Shabbat/Minhah: 6:00 p.m. followed by Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv and Havdalah: refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Office 410/486-6400

Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050

Synagogue E-mail [email protected]

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

O F F I C E R SPresident Dr. Anne L. Young, [email protected] Vice President Richard Manekin, [email protected] President Michelle MalisVice President Louis E. SappersteinSecretary Dr. Andrew MillerTreasurer Alan MogolAssistant Treasurer Sandra Moffet

S Y N A G O G U E S T A F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 [email protected]

Rabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 [email protected]

Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296

Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 [email protected]

Ritual Director Dr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 [email protected]

Ritual Director Emeritus Rev. Yehuda Dickstein

Headmaster, Krieger Schechter Day School Dr. Paul D. Schneider | x226 | [email protected]

Director, Congregational Education Alex Weinberg | x234 | [email protected]

Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | [email protected]

Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | [email protected]

Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | [email protected]

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | [email protected]

Youth Educator Isaac Woloff | x305 | [email protected]

Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | [email protected]

Choir Director T. Herbert Dimmock

A D M I N I S T R A T I V E S T A F F Executive Director Ronald N. Millen | x224 | [email protected]

Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | [email protected]

Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | [email protected]

Controller Rick Bernard | x256 | [email protected]

Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | [email protected]

Cemetery Director Barbara Lichter | x248 | [email protected]

Assistant Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | [email protected]

Communications and Membership Coordinator Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | [email protected]

Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | [email protected]

April 2010 | NISAN-IYAR 5770

April 2/3– Hol HaMoed Pesah | Nisan 18/19Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: HOL HAMOED PESAH, EXODUS 33:12-34:26 We Honor Our B’nei Mitzvah Tutors — Madrikhim Family Service 10:00 a.m.


April 9/10 | Nisan 25/26Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.“Ruah!” Shabbat - Shabbat “Spirit!”Singing the psalms and songs of our prayers with Hazzan Perlman, Larry Amsterdam, and Leslie Pomerantz

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: SH’MINI, LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47 Shabbat Yahad – Shabbat Together Gemilut Hasadim Shabbat – We Honor Our Volunteers Family Service 10:00 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:00 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:15 a.m.


“ r u A h ! ” s h A b b A t – s h A b b A t “ s P i r i t ! ”

Friday, April 9 • 6 p.m.Sing the psalms and songs of

our Kabbalat Shabbat prayer with

Hazzan Perlman, Larry Amsterdam,

and Leslie Pomerantz.

Join us for some new melodies and Shabbat spirit

on Friday evening, April 9 at 6:15 p.m.

We’ll begin with an Oneg Shabbat

of refreshments and friendship at 6 p.m.

Candle Lighting

April 2 7:13 p.m.

April 9 7:20 p.m.

April 16 7:27 p.m.

April 23 7:34 p.m.

April 30 7:41 p.m.

May 7 7:48 p.m.

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Milestones In Our Synagogue FamilyB’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

APRIL 24

Dylan Evan MeiselDavidson of Wendi-Lee Meisel and Michael Meisel

Dylan Michael AlexanderBenjamin Yehudahson of Beth Alexander and Dr. Daniel Alexander

MAY 1Aaron Max AbramsAvraham Yehoshua Heschelson of Cheryl and Tim Abrams

BirthsWe congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Jonah Caplan, son of Janelle and Michael Caplan and grandson of Sharon and Irvin Caplan.

April Nurit Livne, daughter of Dana and Itai Livne and granddaughter of Idaline and Joe Lipsky.

Benjamin Liev Metula, son of Amy and Jason Metula and grandson of Lynn and Dr. Stan Brull.

BirthdaysWe wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who each celebrate a birthday milestone this month.

Ann Abramson

Judy Culiner

Linda Freud

EngagementsWe congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Meg Gerstenblith, daughter of Garth Ann and Dr. Gary Gerstenblith, to Benjamin Cohen.

Rachel Levine, daughter of Tobie and Dr. Robert Levine and granddaughter of the late Rabbi Israel and Mildred Goldman, to Jeremy Baruch.

In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our member:

Esther Zabludoff, mother of Miriam Haar.

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:

Kenneth Friedman, on the loss of his sister, Shirley F. Sohmer.

Myra Greenberg, on the loss of her sister, Helen Macklin.

Jonathan Lowenberg, on the loss of his step-father, George Black.

Arthur Mehlman, on the loss of his mother, Sylvia Levin Mehlman.

Dr. Joel Nathanson, on the loss of his mother, Adele Nathanson.

Margery Tutnauer, on the loss of her husband, Rabbi Moshe Tutnauer.

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

Members in the NewsMazal tov to Victoria Brown, who received the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

At this year’s Jewish Women’s Federation of Baltimore Annual Conference on April 29, Linda Levy (CAC Sisterhood) and Donna Wolf (Hadassah of Greater Baltimore) will receive Gemilut Hasadim Awards. Yasher Kohakhen!

Gemilut Hasadim Volunteer ProgramsAdopt-A-Road Volunteers Urgently Needed! Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, June 6 (rain date June 13). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422.

Chicken Soup for Our SickThanks to the Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood, we have a supply of homemade chicken soup for members who are ill or who have just returned from the hospital. To receive some delicious “liquid penicillin,” please call Miriam Golob at 410/560-7422 and it will be delivered to your home.

Courtland GardensThanks to those who helped bring spring to Courtland Gardens: Teresa Alpert- Leibman, David Leibman, Linda Levy, and Mark Levy. New volunteer date to follow soon.

Crafts at St. Vincent’s CenterSunday, May 16, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.The Gemilut Hasadim Committee will be sponsoring an afternoon of crafts, cooking, and educational activities at St. Vincent’s Center, a therapeutic group home based in Towson. To volunteer, contact Susan Straus in the evening, 410/356-6284. Because advanced preparation is needed for this activity, please register as soon as possible.Thanks to those who participated so enthusiastically in February: Jenny Baker, Arlene Friedman, Elaine Gittlen, Andy Miller, Janice Perlman, Elaine Tobias, David Straus, and Susan Straus

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake Chizuk Amuno has four volunteer spots remaining for Interfaith Builds on Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, May 16. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 a.m. for an orientation and should expect to be at their work site until approximately 3 p.m. Volunteers should bring a sack lunch and water. No construction skills are needed and there is always a construction supervisor on site. A variety of tasks are available and will be determined based on need. Teenagers over the age of 16 are encouraged to participate. This is a great opportunity to represent Chizuk Amuno while building homes for families alongside great volunteers from around the area. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Bobbi Schulman, 410/561-5967 or [email protected] thanks to those who volunteered in February on the build date and at the Interfaith Comedy Show: Janet Arndt, Andrew Bloomfield, Geoff Bloomfield, Howard Brill, Jennifer Arndt Robinson, and Scott Robinson

Hakhnasat Orhim — Welcoming GuestsIf you live within walking distance of the synagogue, and are able to host visitors for Shabbat or your Pesah seder, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, [email protected].

Our Daily BreadJoin the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on upcoming Sundays, April 25, May 23, and June 27. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis at 410/358-5979, [email protected] or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885, [email protected] rabbah to the dedicated volunteers who served in February: Andrew Bloomfield, Linda Bloomfield, Jeffrey Davis, Wendy Davis, Arlene Klaff, Bill Smulyan, and Mollie Smulyan

Jared Scott Levy Memorial GardenWe are looking for flower and plant enthusiasts of all ages to help tend the garden in the spring. Double community service hours are available through the GH office. To sign up for spring planting, please call Miriam Foss.

NEW! My Sister’s Place Wednesdays, April 7, 14, and 21 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Help a motivational circle for women at My Sister’s Place. The circle is facilitated by Barbara Grochal. Participants share experiences, listen to one another, and build community in an atmosphere of support and mutual respect. For more information or to volunteer, please contact [email protected].

Ronald McDonald HouseJoin us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Our upcoming dates are Wednesdays, April 14 and May 27.Todah rabbah to those who volunteered in March: Abdul, Andrea Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Marlene Brager, Adam Cohen, Karen Cohen, Rachel Cohen, Edna Crystal, Arlene Dalcin, Cory Dalcin, Laurel Freedman, Garth Gerstenblith, Carol Gratz, Drew Himmelrich, Eileen Himmelrich, Ned Himmelrich, Margi Hoffman, Heller Kreshtool, Linda Levy, Mark Levy, Alanna Sereboff, Rebecca Sereboff, Susan Straus, Frada Wall, Izzy Weinberg, and Jessica Weinberg

Transportation Service on Shabbat and Holiday Mornings Need a ride to shul on Shabbat morning or on holidays? Rides for members who no longer drive, can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at 410/486-6400, ext. 281 or [email protected]. Please refer to www.chizukamuno.org for more information regarding these programs.

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s

1 4 0 t h A n n u A l m e e t i n G

Sunday evening, May 23

Please mark your calendar.

Join Your Peers, AGeD 45-65±, For shAbbAt Dinner

Following Kabbalat Shabbat services, enjoy an Israeli-style dinner.

Anticipating Israel Independence Day, we’ll discuss “News from Israel”

with Rabbi Shulman.

RSVP to the synagogue office by Thursday, March 25.

The price for dinner is $25 per person.

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Bimah Flowers

Friday and Saturday, April 2 and 3 | 18-19 Nisan

In Memory Of:Hyman Kahn, father, by Miriam and Arnold Kahn and family.Lyn P. Meyerhoff, mother, by Lee M. Hendler and children.Isaac Shapiro, father, by his family.Dr. Howard Gendason, brother, by Sharon and Larry Rose and family.Julius Plaut, father, by Doris Fox.Louis Lachman by his daughter, Isobel Weiner, and grandchildren.Sarah and Maurice Hirschhorn, parents, by Harriet Feinglass and children, Ellen and Dr. Mark Gordon and

Barbara Rothstein.Frieda London Amdur, mother, by Debbie and Steve Shaffer and family.Samuel Raffel by Lorraine and Earl Raffel.Raphael Levin by Susan and Dr. Richard Kolker, and Drs. Marilyn Miller and Philip Levin. Herbert Borger, father, by Lynne and Larry Lichtig and family.Dr. Harry S. Gimbel by his family.Anna Lustgarten, mother, by Marilyn and Marty Kinstler.Rosa Lebovitz Cohen by her children and grandchildren.Max Auslander, father, by Beverly and Robert Auslander and familyAlbert Gilbert, father, by Marcia and Tom Gwin and family.Gilbert Epstein, father and grandfather, by Ellen, Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah and Sophie Mogol.Bernard H. Fink, father and grandfather, by Marcia Scherr and family.Harvey Spector, brother, by Judy and Marvin Spector and family.

Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10 | 25-26 Nisan

In Memory Of:Louis B. Harrison, father, by Marlene and Bruce Harrison and family.Sarah Leah Shor by Shirley Shor and family.Sara Bass, mother, by Peggy and Bill Lewis and family.Harry Himelfarb, father, by Judy Bart and family.Benjamin Schneider, father, by his family.Ralph Weinberg, father, by Maxine and Paul Moskovitz and family.Samuel T. Scherr by the Alter and Scherr families.Samuel Hendler, father, by Phyllis and Leonard Glassman and family.Dr. I. Lee Singer, father and grandfather, by Ina and Jon Singer and family.Nathan D. Cummins, father, by his family.Lawrence Ian Turek, brother, by Susan and Edward Frieman and family.Fannie Finglass, mother, by her family.Samuel Stutman, grandfather, by Ellen, Alan, Jonathan, Andrew, Sarah and Sophie Mogol. Myer Buxbaum, father, by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum.

Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17 | 2-3 Iyar

In Memory Of:Mollie Goldstone, mother, by Shirley Matz.Ruth Steinberg, mother, by Ilene and David Freishtat and family.Philip Bechkes, father and grandfather, by Barbara and Marc Klein and family.Belle G. Jacobs by Ethel Jacobs and family.Harry Kleiman, father, by Bernice and Dr. Myron Sachs and family.Jocelyn Sara Glassman by her parents, Randee and Ron Glassman, sisters and brother, Melissa, Nina and

Matthew, and grandparents, Bea and Mickey Radinsky and Phyllis and Leonard Glassman.Irene Oshrine, mother, by Ivan Oshrine and Marsha and Herbert Stoller.David Nochumowitz, father, by his family.Jack Freishtat, father, by Ilene and David Freishtat.Fritz Kreisler by his wife, Ruth, children and grandchildren.Anna Blumberg Cohn, mother, by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum.Florence Cardin by Shoshana S. Cardin and family.Joseph Mehlman by his family.Albert Zukerberg, father, by Rona and Alan Zukerberg.Elaine P. Smith, sister, by Helen and Morton Eisenstein.Lenore Levy, on her birthday, by her husband Edwin, children and grandchildren.

Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 | 9-10 Iyar

In Honor Of:The Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Evan Meisel, son of Wendi-Lee Meisel and Michael Meisel, and grandson of Deborah

and Joel Meisel, Randi-Lynn Cohen and Shirley and Rick Gillis.The Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Michael Alexander, by his parents, Beth Alexander and Dr. Daniel Alexander, and his

grandparents, Carol and Larry Wenzel and Muriel and Bernard Alexander.

In Memory Of:David Crystal by Edna and Mace Crystal.Anna and Herman Caplan, parents, by Ina and Nathan Caplan and family.Manny Caplan, father, by Dr. Steven E. Caplan.Laurel Joy Rubin, sister, by Sharon and Dr. Eric Rubin and family.Sophie Miller Offit by Esther and Louis Miller.Stanley I. Minch by his wife, June Minch, and family.Hyman Norman Levy, father, by Shirley Shor and family.Dr. Larry E. LaBorwit by Roslyn and Melvin Siegel.Murray Lichtig, father, by Lynne and Larry Lichtig and family.Arlyne Sanow, mother and grandmother, by Michael Sanow and family.Leon Ross by his children and grandchildren.Nathan Blaker by Selma and Alvin Blaker, children and grandchildren.Olive L. Siegel by her family.Danny Raskin, son, by Dr. Howard Raskin.N. Stanley Rosenzwog by his wife and children.Freida Zylberman, mother and grandmother, by Sandra, Jonathan, Rebecca and Benjamin Zylberman.Rose Norwitz, mother, by Harriet Keiser and family.Herbert Goldstein by his wife and sons.Siegfried Neuberger by Ann and Alan Hamburger and family.Alice Weiler Neuberger by Ann and Alan Hamburger and family.Sidney Neuburger, father, by Elke and Arnold Neuburger and family.Jacob L. Cardin by Shoshana S. Cardin and family.Penny Conn, sister, by her family.William Weinberg by Toba and Bill Grant and family and Kathy and Stevan Weinberg and family.Jared Scott Levy, grandson, by Beverly and Donald Levy.Jared Scott Levy, son and brother, by Linda, Mark, Aaron and Mandy Levy. Marvyn M. Levine, father, by Barry, Stuart and Lisa Levine.Kenneth Blumenthal, on his birthday, by Dr. Stuart Blumenthal and family.Barry Leibowitz, on his birthday, by his family.

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Terumot HaKodesh – Sacred Tribute Gifts

We 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.

In our sacred community each contribution is understood as terumat hakodesh—a sacred tribute gift. These different offerings sustain and enrich the life of our community, and are a meaningful way to acknowledge occasions and milestones.

Sacred Tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk Amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue office, 410/486-6400.

If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion, please contact Laurel Freedman, Director of Congregational Advancement, ext. 275.ContributionsIn Honor ofJan and Svetlanta Bekaron their grandson, Brandon,

becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Sharon and Irv CaplanHarry Deitchman on his 85th birthday by Dotty FreedHarriet Keiser on the birth of her first great grandchild,

Noah Elliott Sindler, by Bernice SuserAmie Sue and Paul Nochumowitz on the engagement of

their daughter, Jayne, by Sharon and Irv CaplanDr. Jeffrey Platt on being named Brotherhood Blue Yarmulke

Man of the Year by Harriet and Miner Brown; Lynn and Nelson Tucker

Pamela and Dr. Jeffrey Platt on the marriage of their son, Michael, to Channy by Sylvia Gluckstern; Serene Israel

Their 70th wedding anniversary by Bernice and Dr. Myron Sachs

Sheila and Carl Smelkinson on their 50th wedding anniversary by Paulette and Jay Pollack

Rhoda Toney on her special birthday by Dr. Anne and David Young

Marsha and Sherwin Yoffe on their wedding anniversary by Zandra and Stephen Quartner

In Memory ofMorris Dickman by Lynn and Nelson TuckerThe beloved mother of Heidi Feldman by Joan and

Dr. Saul GurneyLouis Fink on his yarhrzeit by Marion IsaacIrving Gale on his yarhrzeit by Lorraine RaffelHarold Goldberg on his yarhrzeit by Serene IsraelMarilyn Jacobson by Joan Gurney Lorraine Knosen by Bonnie and Joseph ParnesDorothy Lesley on her yarhrzeit by Dr. Arthur LesleyBertha Mendelsohn on her yarhrzeit by Marion IsaacHenry Merkle on his yarhrzeit by Doris SternMarvin Moranz by Sharon and Irv Caplan; Barbara and Bruce

Lewbart; Lois and Michael Mannes; Dr. Anne and David YoungJulia Newman Perle by Florene and Dr. Ron GoldnerJack Plovsky by Florene and Dr. Ron Goldner; Serene Israel;

Dr. Anne and David YoungAaron Reznick on his yarhrzeit by Vivian ChaitLilian Rose by Sharon and Irv CaplanShirley Schwartzman on her yarhrzeit by Lewis and

Roslyn GodfreyDavid Hersh Spector by Florene and Dr. Ron GoldnerMary Stern on her yarhrzeit by Doris Stern

Dr. Frank Sutland on his yarhrzeit by Sheila and Dr. Lawrence Pakula and family

Refu’ah Shelemah toNancy Shualy by Mildred and Phil Nochumowitz; Frada Wall

Ezrine Library and Glazer Media CenterIn Memory ofBenny Friedman by Hedy Goldstein and Elissa HellmanAlan Hamburg by Hedy and Irv Goldstein

Goldsmith MuseumIn Memory ofJack Plovsky by Mickey Simon

Inscribed Etz Hayim HumashIn Memory ofEva Hart on her yarhrzeit by Maxine Seidman and Ellen Stein

KSDS Scholarship FundIn Honor ofDr. Sharon Feinstein, Sarah Fuld, and Temrah Okonski for

their help with the 2nd Grade Fairy Tale play by Donna Elrick, Joan Gottlieb, and Randy Melnick

In Memory of Alan Hamburg by Jane and Howard Rones and Kay Schuster

Prayer book FundIn Honor ofLynn Brull on her special birthday by Suzanne and

Sheldon DiskinPamela and Dr. Jeffrey Platt on the engagement of their son,

Michael, to Channy Zeltser by Rita and Dr. Marshall PlautBonny and David Walker on Noah becoming a Bar Mitzvah by

Mimi and Howard Getlan

In Memory of Sylvia Apatoff by Susan and Gary Talles; Terry and

Elliot LangbaumMorris Dickman by Sharon and Larry RoseSylvia Mehlman by Mimi and Howard GetlanMarvin Moranz by Dr. Patricia and Gary Attman; Harriet and

Richard UdellDorothy Stein by Pamela and Joel FradinRabbi Moshe Tutnauer by Toba and Bill Grant

Phyllis and Leonard Attman Music FundIn Memory ofAnnette Bloom by Phyllis and Leonard AttmanAllan Greenberg by Phyllis and Leonard AttmanRuth Kutchor by Phyllis and Leonard AttmanDaniel Schapiro by Phyllis and Leonard Attman

Refu’ah Shelemah toGeorge Perdikakis by Phyllis and Leonard Attman

David M. Bloomberg Memorial Scholarship FundIn Memory ofMichael Harrison by Estelle BloombergSonia Misler by Estelle BloombergMorris Singer by Estelle Bloomberg

Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum Endowment FundIn Honor ofMr. and Mrs. Sheldon Dagurt on Mathew Nathans becoming

a Bar Mitzvah by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

Refu’ah Shelemah toNancy Shualy by Marcia and Dr. Jerry Buxbaum

Minnie Garber and Rose Greenberg Scholarship FundIn Honor ofJacob Greenberg on being an Honor Roll student by Sondra and

Martin GreenbergSy Lipp on his 75th Birthday by the Greenbergs of Maryland and

Pennsylvania

Refu’ah Shelemah toRuth Rasmus by Sondra and Martin Greenberg

Joan Gottlieb Scholarship FundIn Memory of David Paletsky by Joan and Michael Gottlileb and Bea Schrank

Martha B. Kayne Memorial Award FundIn Honor ofPatsy and Hal Gilbert on their 65th wedding anniversary by

Irene and Howard Pakett

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Scholarship FundIn Memory ofMorris Dickman by Terry and Allen Holzman; Dorothy Yankellow

and family

The Reznik-Frier FundIn Honor ofLorraine and Maurice Reznik on their 50th wedding anniversary

by Dawn Reznik

In Memory ofAlan Hamburg by Janine and Robert FrierJack Plovsky by Janine and Robert Frier

Kurt and Erna Weiler Memorial Scholarship FundIn Honor ofMr. and Mrs. Marc Cohen on the birthdays of Jordon Kurt and

Adam Evan Cohen by Frances and Michael CohenShana and David Cohen on the birthday of Talia Robin Cohen by

Frances and Michael CohenLinda and Dr. Jeffrey Cole on their birthdays Frances and

Michael Cohen

Sylvia Zinz Memorial Endowment FundIn Memory ofSylvia Zinz on her yarhrzeit by Abbie Eckland, Mark Gerber, and

Randi Suss; Marlene and Bernard Gerber

Discretionary FundTzedakah contributions to our clergy Discretionary Fund, as

well as gifts received in honor, memory, or appreciation of life cycle occasions support charitable, cultural, and educational causes.

Charlotte Goldstein, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at the funeral of Sidney Goldstein

Serene Israel, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman’s assistanceAnn Kahan, in appreciation of Rabbi Shulman for officiating at

the unveiling of Sam KahanThe Apatoff Family – Ira, Lynn, Connie and Rebecca – in

appreciation of Hazzan Perlman and in memory of their beloved mother, Sylvia Apatoff

Paulette and Jay Pollack, in appreciation of Hazzan Perlman for officiating at their 50th wedding anniversary vows

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c l u b h A t i k v A h Sunday, April 25, 6 p.m.

Presenting Stanley Magic

This outstanding entertainer mixes magic, comedy, and lots of audience participation. Cards, coins, balls, and more disappear and transform.

Be prepared to laugh, be amazed, and have a great time with Stanley the Magician.

Join us for this delicious, catered dinner and entertaining program. RSVP by Thursday, April 15 to Norma Surosky, 410/653-0484.

To become a member, call Leonard Fox, 410/484-6260.

u s c J s e A b o A r D r e G i o n 3 r D A n n u A l Y o u n G l e A D e r s h i P r e c o G n i t i o n r e c e P t i o n

Sunday, April 25, 5 p.m.At Chizuk Amuno Congregation

We honor Sandi Moffet

for her outstanding commitment to Chizuk Amuno, Seaboard Region, and the Conservative Movement.

$54 per person, RSVP by April 1 To purchase a tribute ad or for further information, 301/230-0801, ext. 2

J o i n t h e c h i z u k A m u n o t e A m F o r

CHAI’s Senior Home Repair DaySunday, April 25

Volunteer to help seniors in our community to prepare their homes for spring and summer.

Yard work • Minor home repairs • Spring cleaning • Safety improvementsRegistration deadline: April 12

To register, please contact Neil Leikach, [email protected] or CHAI at 410/318-8311, ext. 17.

P l e a s e j o i n K r i e g e r s c h e c h t e r D a y s c h o o l f o r

An Evening of Gratitude and Celebration Todot ~ zecezin support of tuition assistance

Honoring

Barbara Cohen and Erika and Lew Schon

longtime KSDS teachers, supporters, and friends

Cocktail hour followed by tributes and a dessert receptionSunday evening, May 2, 2010 • 6:30 p.m. • $36 per person

For opportunities to participate in the event journal, please contact Sarah Fried or Alison Wielechowski at 410/824-2050.

c h i z u k A m u n o G r A D u A t i o n D A t e s Mazal Tov to our students who will graduate this spring.

• Netivon — Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m.

• Florence Melton Adult Mini-School — Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m.

• Rosenbloom Religious School — Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m.

• Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center — Wednesday, June 2 at 10 a.m.

• Krieger Schechter Day School — Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m.

9th Annual KSDS Golf & Tennis Classic

Monday, June 7, 2010

Chestnut Ridge Country Club

S p o n S o r e d b y

Celebrate Sisterhood, Celebrate ShabbatShabbat Dinner • Friday, May 14

Oneg Shabbat, Minhah and Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 6 p.m.,

followed by a most delicious dinner at 7 p.m., $25 / person

RSVP by May 1 to Amy Blavatt, 410/683-8881 or [email protected].

Saturday, May 15Sisterhood members will join with the congregation in prayer and song.

A kiddush luncheon will follow the service.

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Perpetual Memorials

We observe the yahrzeits of these loved ones this month. May their memories bring blessing and goodness to those who remember them.

19 Nisan | April 3* Susan Joyce Berkow* Silvio Finci* Samuel Kellert* Harry Leiter Genevieve Felcher Ottenheimer* Maurice Robinson Julia Helzner Simon* Benjamin Wasserman20 Nisan | April 4* Rose Gottlieb Brod Dr. Howard Gendason Chase Gruber* Dr. Jacob Hurwitz* David Kaufman* Rebecca Kemler* Augusta A. Lebovitz* Joseph Rocklin21 Nisan | April 5* Frieda London Amdur* Norman Apatoff* David M. Brenner Stanford G. Folus* Sarah Hirschhorn* Rose M. Klein* Louis Lachman* Getzel Levenson* Mordecai S. Levin* Nathan Plotkin Samuel Raffel* Sarah Rosenour Paulina A. Weitzmer22 Nisan | April 6* Samuel Fineberg* Dr. Harry Friedenwald Dr. Harry Gimbel* Abraham Hamburger* Rachel Hermon* Sabina Horwitz Adele C. Kallins* Alta A. Klitenic Raphael Levin* Sylvia Lowman Judge Joseph I. Pines* Leah Potts* Anna Reiser Frances Rosenberg

* Isaac Rosenberg* Dov Zev Sachs* Leon Shiff* Amelia Zinberg* Esther Zinberg* Dr. Israel S. Zinberg* Louis A. Zinberg* Nathan Zinberg* Samuel Zinberg23 Nisan | April 7* Marcus Cohen* Samuel Fribush* Eli J. Hackerman* Jerold C. Hoffberger* Roselee Noonberg* Abraham Panitz* Thomas Pass* Morris Stern* Mollie N. Wahl* Sylvia Weinberg24 Nisan | April 8 Mildred Abramowitz* Rosa L. Cohen Gilbert Epstein* Morris Fedder Harriet Folus* Kate Fraidin* Albert L. Frank* Dr. Ellen Baer Lott* Sarah E. Morganstern* Nathan S. Rief* Ida Rosenbloom* Betty Sax* Toney Schloss* Miles Fox Shulman Fannie Sirkis Barnet Sklar25 Nisan | April 9* Lt. Col. Reuben Baer* Meyer B. Cohen* Harry Cordish* Jacob I. Hamburger* Isaac Jacobs* Gertrude B. Katzenstein* Lottie Mark* Fannie Neuberger* Gertrude Siegel Harvey S. Spector26 Nisan | April 10 Samuel H. Caplan Yetta Rosenberg Frahm* Katie Morris* Samuel Orman* Dorothy Caplan Zimmerman

27 Nisan | April 11* Sadie C. Berlin* Nathan Brenner* Solomon Floam* Cecelia Glaser* Nettie Goldman* Moses Grinsfelder Louis B. Harrison* Daniel Jacobs Max E. Kleid Leslie Koves* Samuel Needle* Etta Plant Anita Rabinowitz* Basia Rath* Cilly Rath* Wolf Rath* Florence Rose* Gabriel Taft28 Nisan | April 12* Charles B. Baker* Mildred (Mitzi) Cohn* Jacob Levenson* Samuel B. Mazer* Florence J. Schwartzman29 Nisan | April 13* Mildred G. Goldman Donald Howard Horowitz* Harry Himelfarb* Sigmund Katz* Joseph Kleiman Rosa Borenstein Narun* Lena Nathans* Benjamin Schneider* Sarah Leah Shor* Anna Merson Spector* Rhona Schwaber Stein30 Nisan | April 14* Fanny Goldsmith* Lena Goldstein* Samuel Hendler* Miriam Jacobs* Dora Joffe* Kolman M. Lampe* Samuel T. Scherr Joseph Shulman* Dr. I. A. Siegel* Lillian Simckes Dr. I. Lee Singer1 Iyar | April 15* Nathan Cummins Dora Hiller Katz Gertrude Grossfeld Katz* Rebecca Kleiman* Dr. William I. Nachlas Lena Totz* Lawrence Ian Turek

* Harry Wachs* Mitchell Wolf2 Iyar | April 16 Eli Baker Florence Bomstein* David Brown* Myer Buxbaum Zelda B. Dubin* Evelyn Davis Feinberg* Fannie Finglass* Nettie L. Herman* Sarah Lipsitz* Charlene J. Macht Samuel Stutman3 Iyar | April 17* Mollie Goldstone* Helen Greenberg* Louis Helman* Bessie Tarason Janet* Herbert D. Kaplan* Gladys Parson Thelma Plaine* Hyman J. Rosenstock* Frank J. Rubenstein* Ruth Steinberg* Selma Taylor4 Iyar | April 18* Lillian Caplan* Alex Cooper* Dr. Louis Eli Kayne* Samuel Morris* Kate Rosen* Sarah Weinberg5 Iyar | April 19* Thelma Cohen* Isadore Finkelstein* Eva Jacobs Morris Katz* Louis H. Levin Esther Mourad Stanley Plaine* Arnold Rubinstein6 Iyar | April 20* Sara P. Caplan Phyllis V. Charles* Zellic Cohen* Elinor M. Conn* Belle Jacobs* Zelda May Joffe Rabbi Mordecai J. Simckes 7 Iyar | April 21* Simon Brill* Hyman Davidov* Melvin Dray* Gerald H. Gamerman Mary Grossman Albert Harvey

* Gusti Rosner Millhauser* Goldie Siegel* Lillian Spector8 Iyar | April 22 Benjamin Bernstein* Paul A. Cohen* Anna Blumberg Cohn* Jocelyn Glassman* Jack W. Goldman Fritz Kreisler* Joseph A. Mazer Joseph Mehlman* David Nochumowitz* Irene Oshrine* Seymour L. Preissman* William Rosenthal9 Iyar | April 23* Samuel J. Asbell* Faye Buxbaum* William L. Fox* Edna Cohen Frank* Herman Krieger* Albert Zukerberg 10 Iyar | April 24* Albert Banks* Fred M. Bart Herman B. Caplan* Abraham S. Crockin* David Crystal George Danziger Louis H. Nathans* Sophie Miller Offit* Jacob B. Rose* Rose Selko* Michael Siegel Alan E. Verner 11 Iyar | April 25 Louis Cohen* Milton Levitt* Michael S. Levy* Stuart Martin Macht* Stanley I. Minch Michael Mark Moss* Lillian Robbins* H. Rebecca Rosen 12 Iyar | April 26* Howard G. Bowers* Louis Kahn* Flora L. Keyes Selig “Buddy” Levin* Hyman Norman Levy* Murray Lichtig Arlyne Sanow* Florence Scherr 13 Iyar | April 27* Nathan Blaker* Cecelia Drukman

* Abraham Hankin* Robert L. Lurie* Irving F. Melnick* Dr. Samuel Novey* Etta Rief* N. Stanley Rosenzwog* Leon Ross* Ada L. Shoben* Olive L. Siegel* Meyer William Smulson* Nathan Tannebaum* Armand Terl14 Iyar | April 28* Dolly Irma Asbell* Nathan Finkelstein* Herbert B. Goldstein* Samuel H. Hoffberger* Benno W. Hummel* Marvyn Melvin Levine* Fannye Plotkin* Rose Raucher* Jack Roffman* Edward Rosenberg* Jerome Senker Paul Setren Ben Wasserman15 Iyar | April 29* Sarah Berke* Jacob L. Cardin* Ida Davison Ray Glanzman Ade Greenbaum David Hettleman Louis Kramer* Karen M. Millhauser Maged* Alice Weiler Neuberger* Siegfried Neuberger Sidney Neuburger* Solomon Seldner* Bernard D. Silverman 16 Iyar | April 30* Nettie Adler* Nathan H. Cohen * Penny Conn* Harry Eisenstein* Fannie Feldman Mary E. Katz* Louis Kress* Marvyn Melvin Levine* Jared Scott Levy* Bernard Polan* Morris Rochberg* Solomon Rogers* Jacob Sandy* William Weinberg

*Memorial light

Wednesday, April 14Joint Sisterhood Dinner

Beth El CongregationGuest Speaker: Deborah Weiner, $25

Sunday, April 18, 1-4 p.m.Mah Jongg Get TogetherFor players of all levels, $5

s i s t e r h o o D h A P P e n i n G sSave the dates:

Monday, May 26Closing Event: Zumba

F l o r e n c e m e l t o n A D u l t m i n i - s c h o o l

o P e n h o u s eTuesday, May 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Experience learning that is exciting and inspiring. For more information, call 410/824-2055/8.

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hAhoDesh ~ This Month at Chizuk Amuno

Ap r i l 2010 • N i s a N - s i va N 5770For details on all our events, please visit our website w w w.chizuk amuno.org.

3 Saturday Havdalah and film, A Serious Man–A Serious Mandate • p. 1

4 Sunday Conversation with Rabbi Shulman • p. 1

7 Wednesday Film, Fugitive Pieces • p. 1 My Sister’s Place • p. 3

9 Friday “Ruah!” Shabbat - Shabbat “Spirit!” • p. 2

Join Your Peers for Shabbat Dinner • p. 3

10 Shabbat Volunteer Shabbat • p. 1

14 Wednesday My Sister’s Place • p. 3 Ronald McDonald House • p. 3

Joint Sisterhood Dinner • p. 7

17 Shabbat Goldman Memorial Lecture • p. 1

18 Sunday Habitat for Humanity • p. 3 Sisterhood Mah Jongg • p. 7

21 Wednesday My Sister’s Place • p. 3

25 Sunday Our Daily Bread • p. 3 CHAI Senior Home Repair Day • 6

USCJ Young Leadership Reception • p. 6 Club Hatikvah • p. 6 IOU Clothing Drive • p. 8 Sisterhood Shredding Event • p. 8

Sunday, April 25 • 9 a.m. - noonInterview Outfits Unlimited

( i . o . u . ) c l o t h i n G D r i v e

Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women.

Volunteers will be on hand in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby to accept donations and help unload cars.

Receipts will be available.

Volunteers are needed to transport items. Donations take place on weekdays and Sundays.

If you drive a SUV, van, or truckand would like to do a mitzvah, please contact Miriam Foss.

Questions? Call Miriam Foss, [email protected] or 410/486-6400, ext. 281

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

Sisterhood Shredding EventMembers and the community are all invited to bring up to five boxes

or bags of paper documents to be shredded for a $10 donation. For further information contact Marcia Scherr at 410/486-6443

or [email protected]

April 2010 HaHodesh

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