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CLARION THE VOICE OF ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION Connect. Engage. Grow. June 1-July 15, 2017 Vol 133 ● Issue 9 7 Sivan 5777 www.adathjeshurun.org BACKYARD SHABBAT JUNE 24, 4:30-6:30 PM Page 8 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW Page 5 Adath’s 133 rd Annual Meeting and Pancake Breakfast Sunday, June 11 • 10:30 AM Come to Morning Minyan at 9:30 AM Honoring Renee Schwach and Celebrating Staff Milestone Years of Service 5 years 10 Years Asya Feldberg Cheri Edberg Rabbi Aaron Weininger Nick Gilbert Luz Sather 15 Years Amy Sklar Rafina Larsen Cathy Parmelee 20 Years Greg Parmelee Scott Jacobson Bob Simon Karen Morin Juanita Torres Corrales Chris Yarger 25 Years Yevgeniya (Jane) Shkolnik 30 Years Rabbi Harold Kravitz Recognition of Outgoing Officers & Trustees Election and Installation of Officers & Trustees* President’s Remarks Adath Foundation Annual Report Shem Tov Award Presentation to Neil Meyer *See page 4 for nominations Let us know you’re coming so we make more than enough pancakes! RSVP by email to [email protected]. Suggested donation of $18 is encouraged to Adath Jeshurun Todah Rabah Fund to honor and recognize all our Adath employees. Make checks payable to Adath Jeshurun Congregation. You are invited to attend a dessert reception on Tuesday, June 20 7 PM at Adath in honor of Hazzan Scott Buckner and wish him well as he and Marcy begin their next adventure in Manchester, Vermont.
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CLARION THE VOICE OF ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION
Connect. Engage. Grow.
June 1 -July 15, 2017 Vol 133 ● Issue 9 7 Sivan 5777
www.adathjeshurun.org
BACKYARD SHABBAT
JUNE 24, 4:30-6:30 PM Page 8
INTRODUCTION TO
BIBLICAL HEBREW Page 5
Adath’s 133rd Annual Meeting
and Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, June 11 • 10:30 AM Come to Morning Minyan at 9:30 AM
Honoring Renee Schwach and
Celebrating Staff Milestone Years of Service
5 years 10 Years
Asya Feldberg Cheri Edberg
Rabbi Aaron Weininger Nick Gilbert
Luz Sather
15 Years Amy Sklar
Rafina Larsen
Cathy Parmelee 20 Years
Greg Parmelee Scott Jacobson
Bob Simon Karen Morin
Juanita Torres Corrales
Chris Yarger 25 Years
Yevgeniya (Jane) Shkolnik
30 Years
Rabbi Harold Kravitz
Recognition of Outgoing Officers & Trustees Election and Installation of Officers & Trustees*
President’s Remarks
Adath Foundation Annual Report
Shem Tov Award Presentation to Neil Meyer
*See page 4 for nominations
Let us know you’re coming so we make more than enough pancakes!
RSVP by email to [email protected].
Suggested donation of $18 is
encouraged to Adath Jeshurun
Todah Rabah Fund to honor and
recognize all our Adath employees.
Make checks payable to
Adath Jeshurun Congregation.
You are invited
to attend a
dessert reception on
Tuesday, June 20
7 PM at Adath
in honor of
Hazzan Scott Buckner
and wish him well as
he and Marcy begin
their next adventure in
Manchester, Vermont.
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WHO’S WHO WORD FROM OUR CLERGY
Rabbi Harold J. Kravitz Senior Rabbi, Max Newman Family Chair in Rabbinics [email protected]
Rabbi Aaron S. Weininger Associate Rabbi, Berman Family
Chair in Jewish Learning [email protected]
Cantor Scott Buckner Hazzan
Jim Sherman Rabbis’ Associate
Rabbi Barry Cytron Senior Scholar
Bernie Goldblatt Executive Director
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Debbie Spencer President
Al Kaufmann Treasurer
Barbara Fishman VP Primary Education
Jeff Daniels VP Marketing/Communications
Jeannie Gilfix VP Adult Learning
Debbie Goldenberg Secretary
Scott Gordon VP Development & Fundraising
Jodi Rubin VP Secondary Education
Ann Miller VP Membership
Lee Prohofsky VP Property & Catering
Julie Ziessman VP Jewish Life & Learning
Joel Green VP Human Resources
Adath Jeshurun Foundation President Judy Gaviser
Contact us at [email protected]
NEW MEMBERS
SPOTLIGHT
Dear cherished congregants and friends,
This month I am concluding my 23rd year serving Adath Jeshurun Congregation. I
cannot imagine a more stimulating, warm and open place in which to serve in the
sacred role of the klay kodesh - clergy of a congregation. The rabbis, educators
and professionals I have worked with over the years brought to Adath love of
Judaism, learning, strong values and a striving for excellence. I have much gratitude
to all of the professionals and support staff who made coming to work every day
a joy and a privilege. Through the years I worked with wonderful lay leaders
whose labor of love provided dedicated service to the task of building this
congregation. Together we have dedicated a new building, enjoyed great TAMID events on our
bima and welcomed Bnai Emet into our Adath family. I have been privileged to work with wonderful
young people and have witnessed Gan students grow into young adults; b’nai mitzvah students
marry and have children of their own; and pillars of our community pass their wisdom and legacy on
to the next generation. I have enjoyed close relationships with my students and their families as well
as the privilege of celebrating joyous occasions with you, and supporting you in times of hardship
and sorrow. When we celebrated our family simchas you were there to share in our joy and make
each occasion that much sweeter and equally have supported us in times of loss.
This is, and always will be, our community. I am honored by the Adath Board of Trustees' appoint-
ment as Cantor Emeritus and the continued relationship with Adath that it represents. In addition I
am thrilled that Adath has supported a wonderful project to preserve and share the musical legacy
of my time at Adath. The choir and I just recorded a professionally produced CD highlighting many
special pieces and favorites of our congregation. The CD will be available in the office for free to
every household at Adath once it is finished. Watch for an announcement in late June. I hope to see
you all for the farewell event that Adath is planning on Tuesday evening, June 20th. It will be a
wonderful chance to reflect on a 23-year relationship.
Marcy and I will dearly miss all of our wonderful friends in Minnesota but we are excited to share
with you some details of our next adventure. Beginning in July, we will move to Manchester,
Vermont as I will be assuming the position of the sole clergy and spiritual leader of Israel
Congregation of Manchester. Israel Congregation is a 150-family liberal, unaffiliated congregation
with a long history in the beautiful mountains of Vermont. Marcy will be continuing her work as a
psychotherapist as she has been asked to join a highly regarded local private practice. We look
forward to the opportunity to bring our life and work experience to a wonderful small resort town
and to be part of this special intimate community. Now that we will be living in this beautiful
outdoor wonderland we expect many of our friends and family to visit and plan to have extra room
to accommodate guests. Don’t be shy if you will be anywhere nearby and please give as a ring and
stop by! One of the great joys of this move is that our oldest daughter, Heather and her fiancée
Sean have just moved to Vermont as well! We anticipate a wedding soon in Vermont followed by
grandchildren (no pressure, Heather!) It was our hope to be close to family and we are grateful
that all the pieces of this grand plan have fallen into place.
We wish all of you the continued joy of a warm, caring and vibrant community that Adath Jeshurun
has always been.
Blessings,
Cantor Scott and Marcy Buckner
Robert & Jeanette Eisenberg
Gary Porter
Save the Date! Family Fun!
The Israeli Scouts are performing at
Adath on Monday, July 17.
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WORD FROM OUR BOARD
Get Social!
June’s Budget Blossomed!
This is a great time of year. The grass is green, the trees are budding
and our budget committee finished working on our next year’s fiscal
operating budget.
I had the privilege of leading Adath’s highly talented team of
volunteers as we reviewed the various department budgets. Our
objective was to present a balanced operating budget to our board,
ensuring continued financial security and stability. This is a
challenging task. While all our programs have value and strive to
meet our mission, congregational needs and desires often outpace available funding.
This creates an environment where difficult decisions must be made. We thoroughly
vet and analyze our operating costs to eliminate waste. We invest our dollars wisely so
we can continue to provide our members and the community at large, with world class
leadership and programming.
Our funds are raised primarily through dues, L’Chaim, program service fees and fund
raising events.
To help you understand the scope and magnitude of our operating budget, I thought I
would share a few specifics:
It costs approximately $525,000 a year to simply maintain our beautiful building,
between utilities and basic services/maintenance.
The synagogue has 35 full-time employees and 52 part-time employees including
educators, maintenance workers, catering, office/admin, and clergy. In addition, we
enlist the help of dozens of volunteers who donate literally thousands of hours of
their time to help operate our synagogue.
The total cost to operate the synagogue, exclusive of our preschool, is approxi-
mately $3.1 million.
Our Foundation contributes the majority of its annual income to defray a portion of
our operating costs. In the past several years, this has reduced the operating costs
required to be covered by other fundraising by approximately $350,000, leaving
approximately $2.75 million of costs to be shared amongst our congregants.
We have approximately 1,250 member families to whom this cost is spread,
meaning the average support needed from each member family to balance our
budget is around $2,200.
I share this with you so that everyone has a greater sense of the financial realities of
operating our synagogue. I sincerely hope each of you will keep this in mind when you
evaluate your willingness and ability to support Adath during the upcoming year.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]
or contact Bernie Goldblatt in the synagogue office.
Al Kaufmann
Treasurer
Chevra Kavod Hamet
Adath’s Chevra provides a traditional Jewish funeral
at a modest cost to Adath members.
To pre-plan a Chevra funeral for yourself or family, for information
about the Chevra or to volunteer, contact the Chevra.
[email protected] • 952.545.2424
Neil Meyer
2017 Shem Tov Awardee
Long time congregant,
Neil Meyer will be
presented with the 2017
Shem Tov Award at the
Congregational meeting,
June 11. This award is
given to a congregant
who has depth, breadth
and diversity of service
to Adath. That individual contributes to
or enhances the spirituality of the Adath
Jeshurun community, is an example to
which others can aspire and creates
transformation change for our community.
Neil shepherded the coming together of
Bnai Emet and Adath Jeshurun. He was a
force on the Keruv Committee and a
former Human Resources VP. At one
time he taught in the SMP program. He
has hosted the Downtown Study group
for years. When asked to serve, Neil
never says "no."
Step In and
Step Up
Giving Circle Celebration and
Opportunities to Make a Difference
Mark Sunday, October 29, 11:30 AM-2:30
PM on your calendar and prepare to be
inspired. We’ll celebrate Giving Circle’s
first successful year of working to combat
food insecurity. Hear speakers whose
lives have been touched by the efforts of
the Giving Circle and be inspired by
those who have contributed time or
money. We’ll also present checks to
PRISM, STEP and ICA food shelves.
There will be fun educational activities for
all ages, as well as quick, onsite volunteer
opportunities to make a difference! All
the groups Hesed supports will be there,
representing our three areas of focus:
food insecurity, racial justice and housing.
You won’t want to miss this event!
Not in the Giving Circle yet? No problem
– all are welcome. Want to join the
Giving Circle? Just send a check for at
least $36 to Adath, marked for Hesed, or
donate 3 hours of time to ICA, PRISM or
STEP. Contact [email protected] for
more information.
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Get Social!
Continuing Officers, Board Trustees and positions not requiring
approval
Officers (thru 2018):
President Debbie Spencer
Treasurer Al Kaufmann
VP Adult Learning Jeannie Gilfix**
VP Communications Jeff Daniels
VP Human Resources Joel Green
VP Property Lee Prohofsky**
VP Secondary Education Jodi Rubin
Immediate Past President Chris Kellogg
Second Immediate Past President Barbara Rubin-
Greenberg
Board of Trustees (thru 2018):
Janessa Berkowitz Joel Coffino Wendy Grosser*
Larry Parks Kara Rosenwald
Sheila Sigel** Julie Ziessman
Board of Trustees (through 2019):
Sandy Baron Janet Frisch Susie Held
Ted Jewett Brad Kanter Susan Lazar
Marilyn Reiter Alaine Wilensky
Standing Committee Chairs as of June 2017:
Cemetery Jonathan Shaver
Chevra Kavod Hamet Bruce Nemer &
Cindy Dubansky
Hesed Sharon Garber
Inclusion Etta Barry
Keruv Jeff Sherman
TAMID Gary Cooper
Women’s League Ruth Harris
Yad Sima Tova Sari Lederman & Susie Kane
Youth Commission Nancy Getzkin & Stephanie Paul
Recommended for Approval at the June 11, 2017 Congregational
Annual Meeting
Officers (2017--2019):
President Elect Barbara Fishman
Secretary Heidi Geller
VP Fundraising & Development Scott Gordon**
VP Jewish Life & Learning Jason Grais
VP Membership Debra Altschuler
VP Primary Education Debbie Wolfe
Board of Trustees (thru 2018):
Ella Meyerson
Board of Trustees (thru 2020):
Cliff Ancier** Emily Frank Mark Freeman**
Matt Holcomb Lorene Lampert** Risa Siegel
Mark Spencer Eddie Winthrop**
Retiring Officers:
Debbie Goldenberg Ann Miller Julie Ziessman
Retiring Trustees:
Ron Barry Nancy Krawetz** Jon Tarshish
Retiring Committee Chairs:
Lori Leder-Fogel
* refers to first term ** refers to second term
Additional nominations may be made by petition, signed by at least 50
members in good standing, and submitted to the Secretary of the
Congregation at least 20 days prior to the election meeting, but no
more than 10 days after the official notification to the Congregation.
Respectfully submitted by the 2017 Nominating Committee:
Chris Kellogg, Chair; Debbie Spencer, ex officio, Gary Cooper,
Mark Freeman, Ilyse Goldsmith, Jacy Grais, Nancy Krawetz,
Sarah Orbuch, Kara Rosenwald, and Craig Spencer.
Adath Jeshurun Congregation 2017 Nominating Committee Report
ENGAGE with Mussar and Middot:
An afternoon of Jewish learning
Sunday, June 4, 1-4 PM at Adath Jeshurun Congregation
$20/person in advance, $25 at the door, Free for ages 30 and
under. RSVP at www.ttsp.org.
Come learn what the buzz is all about, or deepen your practice.
No matter your experience with Mussar*, this ENGAGE-ing
afternoon will offer something for you.
* Mussar is a traditional Jewish spiritual pathway of contemplative
practices, exercises and text study that help create personal
transformation and deepen our connections with ourselves, our
communities and with God.
A joint project of Hineni and
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
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ADULT PROGRAMMING
For more information on any of these programs contact Jennifer Gray,
or go to http://www.adathjeshurun.org/adult-learning.html.
Do you have an idea for a program you would like to see at Adath? A particular book you want to suggest to the Book Club? A class to learn a new game or skill? A speaker you would like to hear? Contact Jennifer Gray at 952.215.3904 or [email protected] with your ideas.
Introduction to Biblical
Hebrew with Lon Rosenfield Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Begins June 6 and runs through
January 30, 2018. Learn to understand the Hebrew of the
Siddur, Haftorah and the Torah during a
30-session Introduction to Biblical
Hebrew. If you have children in their Bar
and Bat Mitzvah years, this is a great
course to learn along with them!
Online sign-up. Cost: $80
Culinary Tour of the Diaspora with Zehorit Heilicher and
other special guests
“People who love to eat are always the
best people.” Julia Child
Let’s gather the best people to enjoy the
best food exploration and learning!
Join the newly established Culinary Club
at Adath (CCAA) for a 6-month culinary
adventure.
We will meet on six Sunday afternoons
to experience exotic cuisines, learn new
techniques and meet exciting, inspiring
people.
Series fee: $250 per person for Adath
members
$275 for non-members
Sundays, 2-4 PM
October 15, Nov. 12, January 14,
March 11, April 15 and May 6
Space is limited. Register online.
Registration closes on October 1. More great programs coming, and returning, this fall!
Limmud night - A night of in-home dinners, studying and inspiration with friends.
Hosts needed.
Mussar - Monday nights with Rabbi Kravitz and Jennifer Gray
Book Club
Knitting + Plus
Mahj Nights
Shabbat Table Talks
And much more! Email Jennifer if you want to receive updates on programs and events!
Pop-up Shabbat Friday, July 14 at 7 PM
Make Shabbat footloose and fancy-free this summer at
our spontaneous congregational Shabbat picnic. Where will
we meet? At a fantastic Twin Cities mystery location!
Get Ready: Prepare a simple Shabbos meal and dress in
Shabbat whites, make it simple or fancy or whimsical or as
fantastical as you'd like. The vibe is festive and inclusive.
Get Set: To learn the location, come to Friday minyan or after 5 PM check the website
or the Adath Facebook group for the announcement.
Go: Meet for a flash-mob-style Shabbat community dinner.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of forbidding or simply unpleasant weather, plans
will be announced.
RSVP: Let us know you’re planning to come on our Facebook event so we know how
many will be there.
BRING: Everything you want for a picnic Shabbat dinner. Don’t forget the blankets,
tablecloths, family and friends and a dessert to share!
ECO: We will leave no trace. Please bring a garbage and a recycling bag along.
Mussar & Yoga Six Thursdays, 6:15-7:45 PM, June 22 and 29, July 13, 20 and 27, Aug 3
Jennifer Gray, our Director of Congregational Jewish Life and the founder of the Yoga
Center of Minneapolis brings together the practices of yoga, in mind, body and breath,
with the study and practices of the middot, Jewish values. Mussar & Yoga will use
powerful tools that help us to enhance our experiences and growth as we strive to
cultivate our soul traits.
Whether you are new to yoga, new to mussar or actively studying and practicing your
soul traits with a mussar Va’ad, come and experience these inspirational practices.
Everyone welcome.
Cost: $85 for six week class
Register online
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SHABBAT NASSO
June 2-3
8:36 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT BEHA’ALOTCHA
June 9-10
8:41 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Night Live Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
Jack Rubin Bar Mitzvah
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT SHELACH
June 16-17
8:44 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
9:45 AM SPA (Soulful Prayer at Adath)
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT KORACH
June 23-24
8:46 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT CHUKAT
June 30-July 1
8:46 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT BALAK
July 7-8
8:43 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SHABBAT PINCHAS
July 14-15
8:39 PM Candle lighting
6:00 PM Friday Evening Service
9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:30 PM Shabbat Mincha & Seudah Shelisheet
SERVICES HAPPENINGS
Music for Minyan:
Listen to our daily and Shabbat
prayers at http://
www.adathjeshurun.org/
music.html#nusach
DAILY MINYAN
Mornings
7:20 AM Monday-Friday
9:30 AM Sunday Mornings & Legal Holidays Evenings
5:45 PM Sunday-Thursday Evenings
SPA: Soulful Prayer at
Adath
Join Rabbi Weininger, with
Jennifer Gray, Nancy
Krawetz on guitar and
Elizabeth “EB” Barnard on drums, at
9:45 AM for a contemplative service.
Walk This Way!
Parents and kids walking
group. See page 8.
Backyard Shabbat
4:30-6:30 PM
Casual, community, family
gatherings See page 8.
Engage with Mussar
See page 4.
6 PM
in the
Chapel
with the
beautiful
voices of our Adath Choir.
Young Families
Library Program
6:30-7:15 PM
Second in the series. With
guest reader, Rabbi Aaron
Weininger. Watch for details.
Daddy & Me
Brunch Club
See page 8.
Pop-Up Shabbat
See page 5.
Independence Day
Morning Minyan at
9:30 AM. Adath office
closed today.
The This is Hunger
Experience
See back cover.
Bugles and Kugels
Senior Synod Band
Concert
See page 10.
Honoring Cantor
Scott & Marcy
Buckner
See page 1.
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YOUTH NEWS Final SMP of the Year —
Baccalaureate Shabbat
on May 13
Recognized Teen & Adult Staff
A Graduation Blessing
May all your learning lead to wisdom,
May all your labors lead to success,
May all your knowledge lead you to kindness,
May the path before you lead to blessings,
May your studies never cease,
May all your prayers be answered. Amen.
Adult Staff from Torah for Tots, Tumbling Tots, Junior
Congregation and SMP:
Maddie Ansel, Jeanne Astren, Avi Baron, Jason Bass, Lisa
Bennett, Lisa Bromer, Brian Cook, Roz Ettedgui, Jeannie Gilfix,
Allie Greenstein, Mike Greenstein, Alexis Kessler, Leah Kessler,
Melissa King, Renee Kurnow, Sarah Orbuch, Annette Rose, Kara
Rosenwald, Lon Rosenfield, Joy Sandler, Meira Silverstein, Sue
Shrell Leon and Eddie Winthrop.
Teen Staff from SMP:
Abbie Ansel, Camille Brimmer, Macey Chelstrom, Rafe Covin,
Mia Cytron, Allie Ezrilov, Ellie Fishman, Gabe Fishman, Isabel
Freeman, Josh Freeman, Julia Fromstein, Jordan Geller, David
Getzkin, Ruth Goldenberg, Lauren Goodman, Isaac Gotlieb,
Sydney Gottlieb, Lily Gray, Sarah Green, Avital Harris, Daniel
Herman, Samantha Horowitz, Ethan Kadet, Ryan Kadet, Asher
Kahn, Tyler Kanter, Noah Kaplan, Gracie Kibort, Jake Klaiman,
Zak Klaiman, Michael Korsh, Shayna Korsh, Zach Marmet, Elyssa
Marx, Isaac Mintzer, Alexa Noaman, Allie Phillips, Liel Pink,
Ronen Pink, Ruthie Posada, Leila Raymond, Sam Resnick, Sophia
Saferstein, Aubrey Salita, Sophie Sandler, Jacob Savitz, Sam
Schachtman, Evan Segal, Yaakov Segal, Jonathan Sirotin, Nina
Smetana, Mollie Tankenoff, Sara Ventura, Spencer Volkert, Emily
Ziessman and Zack Zipkin.
Seniors Graduating from SMP Staff:
Josh Freeman, Lauren Goodman, Lily Gray, Noah Kaplan, Jake
Klaiman, Allie Phillips, Ronen Pink, Sam Resnick and Zack Zipkin.
Our youth are looking forward to beginning their summer
adventure! I am thrilled for them as they head out to summer
camps, summer jobs and family gatherings. In addition, over 20 of
our Adath teens are traveling to Israel - an opportunity of a life-
time! I wish them all a N’siya Tova – a safe and wonderful trip. I
look forward to hearing about their experiences and incorporat-
ing their knowledge of Israel in our future programming.
Here are some pictures from a few of our year-end events. I am
especially proud of our community outreach. In April, Jake
Klaiman led our teens in calling and writing notes to thank our
Adath congregants for their L’Chaim Campaign donations. A few
weeks later one of our Rosh Hodesh girls groups helped at the
PJ Library program at the Children’s Hospital.
If anyone is interested in any volunteer or community service
events for this summer, please contact me! And enjoy your
summers, wherever they may lead!
Sue Shrell Leon
PJ Library, left to right:
Rachel Mirviss, Mia Cytron,
Gracie Kibort, Michelle Mirviss,
Allie Ezrilov, Leila Raymond
PJ Library, left to right:
teen volunteers: Mia Cytron,
Leila Raymond
L’Chaim calls/notes, left to right: Shayna Korsh, Mia Cytron, Gabe Fishman,
Daniel Herman, Jake Klaiman (Youth L’Chaim Chair), Michael Korsh, Ellie
Fishman, Sue Shrell Leon, Ari Buslovich, not pictured: David Getzkin
L’Chaim calls/notes, left to right:
Camille Brimmer, Mollie
Tankenoff, Isabel Freeman,
Evan Stern, Ethan Kadet,
Ryan Kadet, Noah Levitt
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B’NAI MITZVAH
Jack is the son of Jodi and Scott Rubin. He is the brother
of Julia, Samantha and Carly and grandson of Wendy and
Steve Rubin and Susan and Ben Geller. Jack’s favorite
subject in school is Math and he enjoys playing basket-
ball, baseball and golf. As his Hesed project, Jack is going
to serve food to the homeless and other people in need at Our Savior and
Loaves and Fishes. He is also making a donation in honor of his Bar Mitzvah to
Knight Cancer Institute. Through his Bar Mitzvah training, Jack has learned “once
you start learning your prayers, you get the hang of it quickly.”
J A C K
R U B I N
J U N E 1 0 , 2 0 1 7
Torah for Tots Childcare on Shabbat mornings at Adath
for children 2 years-PreK
10 AM - Noon
Fun, interactive play time,
includes Shabbat stories
from the Torah, Shabbat
appropriate activities and
games for all ages!
YOUNG FAMILIES
YOUNG FAMILIES
Backyard Shabbat
Saturday, June 24, 4:30-6:30 PM
Join us for a casual, summer community gathering. We relax,
nosh, learn and celebrate Shabbat together. All are welcome.
Free childcare for kids ages 2 and up, so adults can socialize.
Backyard Shabbat will be at the home of Julie & Scott London
(2755 Pilgrim Lane N, Plymouth MN 55441) and hosted by Casey, Adam and Asher
Reiter. Everyone is invited to use the London’s pool with the understanding that if
your child is in the pool, you will be in the pool also. RSVP to Casey Reiter
at [email protected] for more information. In case of rain, we will meet at Adath.
Walk this Way! Wednesday, June 7, 10 AM
Bring your kids and meet other parents. Get
your exercise as we walk the lakes together.
Bagels and waters provided.
We'll meet every other Wednesday at 10 AM.
Upcoming dates: June 21, July 5 and 19,
August 2, 16 and 30, Sept. 13 and 27. Free! Each meeting our
location changes so be sure
to let Casey Reiter know
you’re coming so she can
send you the details.
Email [email protected].
*this image is not actual indication of how children may behave during walk!
Join the Love Your Neighbor team!
We are building on the relationship that Adath began earlier this
year with the Northwest Islamic Community Center.
Join a committee to help us plan a program or event. Help create
the world we all want to see and get to know your neighbors.
Email Casey Reiter at [email protected] to explore the possibilities!
DADDY & ME Brunch Club Sunday, June 25, 10 AM
Come for a fun, kid-friendly
Sunday brunch and meet other
dads! Kids of all ages are
welcome. It’s the perfect time
for dads to nosh and schmooze. Soon-to-be
dads invited, too.
The coffee and juice is on us! (Buy your own
brunch.)
We’ll typically meet the last Sunday of each
month. Each month our brunch spot changes
so be sure to email Casey Reiter at
[email protected] to let her know you’re
planning to come. She will send you all
the details.
Confirmation
Congratulations to the following Adath teens for completing the Confirmation
Class. They will be honored at a ceremony and reception on Wednesday,
May 31, at 6 PM as part of the Shavuot Festival Service: Maia Bloom, Ari Chargo,
Mia Cytron, Allie Ezrilov, Julia Fromstein, Sydney Galinson, David Getzkin, Isaac
Gotlieb, Asher Kahn, Grace Kibort, Zak Klaiman, Seth Kuretsky, Zachary
Marmet, Liel Pink, Leila Raymond, Jacob Savitz and Spencer Volkert.
Adath’s 8th Grade Talmud Torah Graduates
Congratualtions to the following Adath 8th Graders, graduating
from Talmud Torah: Jessica Paul, Ari Prohofsky, Kobi Schear
and Maya Volkert.
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GAN SHELANU NEWS
Art View
Two vibrant felt wall hangings on display in Adath’s Kitsis Foyer
are internationally renowned
works by the late Israeli artist,
Kopel Gurwin. He crafted
“Naphtali” and “Yehuda,” in
jewel tones to depict the biblical
tribes symbolized by a ram and
a lion. Curvilinear forms in the
lion’s tail, the ram’s horns, and
leaf and stem motifs lead the
eye around the compositions.
Careful observation reveals
hand-stitchery, dotted patterns
and royal colors of deep blue
and purple.
Kopel Gurwin was born in 1923 and raised in Vilna, the capital
of Lithuania. As a teen, Kopel helped his parents with the home
finances by working in a suit workshop; there he first encoun-
tered the art of sewing.
During World War II and the
German invasion of Vilna, Gurwin
lost his parents and 12-year-old
sister Chava. Kopel and his
brother Moshe were arrested, but
were saved by Kopel's drama
teacher, who hid them. But they
were later caught and imprisoned
until the end of the war. In 1946,
Kopel and Moshe sailed to
Sweden, which took in ill
survivors for rehabilitation.
In 1950 Kopel and Moshe
made aliyah to Israel where Kopel worked as a surveyor and
military draftsman. He won a first prize for his design of the
cover of the Communication Corps bulletin. With his army
discharge at age 29, he started studying drawing and graphics at
Jerusalem’s Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. In the 1950s
and 1960s, Gurwin won many awards for poster designs and
became sought after for commemorative government projects.
Kopel moved to Tel Aviv and was hired by Grundman's graphics
studio. During his time at Grundman's, he discovered the fibrous
felt from which he produced most of his wall hangings. At the
1964 Levant Fair exhibition he used felt fixed to wooden panels
for the first time.
Each wall hanging was constructed of three elements: the main
motif/story, the decoration (ornamentation) and the Hebrew
text which usually framed the work. The lettering was designed
in a square font contrary to the accepted biblical calligraphy.
Gurwin has had many solo exhibitions throughout the world.
Kopel Gurwin passed away at the age of 67 in 1990 from heart
disease. He was survived by his wife, Hannah and their two
children, Boaz and Shira.
Adath Jeshurun is fortunate to own these treasures, donated by
the Raleigh and Harlan Brand family and other contributors.
Sharon Zweigbaum, Art & Design Committee Member
The Adath Annual Benefit Presented by TAMID Thank You to our Sponsors
Thelonious Monk Sponsor The Charles and Phyllis Newman Family Foundation
Billie Holiday Sponsors The Mike and Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
Stan and Jeanne Kagin Bremer Bank / Bremer Insurance – Bruce Fink and Neil Fink
John Coltrane Sponsors Big Top Liquors – Lorraine Applebaum and Family
Scott and Terri Gordon Phyllis Heilicher
Sandy and Jason Sondell Scot, Julie, Emily and Zoe Ziessman
Stacie and Jeff Usem Cindi and Harold Goldfine
Nat King Cole Sponsors Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis Rabbi Harold Kravitz and Cindy Reich
Lydia Roth-Laube and Herb Laube Ann and Todd Miller
Tommy and Liba Stillman Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School
Herzl Camp Lurie, LLC
Leslie and Bernie Goldblatt Allan and Judy Elias
Dr. Neville and Michelle Basman William Lipschultz, Debbie and Chad Goldenberg, Brian and Sari Lipschultz Prentice and Marion Shapiro Fund of Adath Jeshurun Foundation
Rose and Jules Levin
Ella Fitzgerald Sponsors Richard and Charlotte Berman
Stuart Chazin Ted and Debby Jewett Harvey and Sue Kaplan Jane and Todd Lifson
Prohibition Kombucha Dr. McGillicuddy's
Debbie and Brent Wolfe Mark and Penny Ziessman
Earth Friendly Distilling Company - 360 Vodka Broker's Import Company - Broker's Gin
Four Roses Distillery LLC - Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon Heidi Schneider and Joel Mintzer
Nancy and Jeff Getzkin Lauren and Danny Kaplan
Affiance Financial Barbara Rubin-Greenberg and Barry Greenberg
Norm Greenberg and Beth Silverwater Alan and Evie Ingber
Steve and Judy Schumeister Anna Simon and Zach Schnitzer
Ron and Lynn Zamansky Chris Kellogg and Jack Leveille Bent Paddle Brewing Company
CaterRent
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OMEN’S LEAGUE WORLD
June and July Birthdays
Best wishes for very happy, healthy birthdays to
our members born in June and July: Cheryl Saide,
Sue Kane, Miriam Freidson, Nancy Peilte, Anita
Siegel, Randi Wolfish, Charlotte Berman, Lee
Karsh, Junghee Vlosky, Esther Miller, Marge
Agranoff, Ella Mogilevsky, Janice Schachtman
Terry Appleman, Fruma Goldfarb, Barbara Rubin-Greenberg,
Elaine Liss, Rose Levin, Dorothy Haskvitz and Sarah Moscovice.
Notes from the President
“Home is not where your live, but where they understand you”
Christian Morgenstern
What better place to call home than the
Adath Jeshurun Women’s League. This is a
group of women who understand the needs
of our synagogue and community and work
together to meet those needs, whether it is
giving financial support or volunteer hours.
My personal thanks to those who have served on the Women’s
League board and will be continuing to meet the challenges that
make this such a vibrant organization. This has been another
successful term that will be evidenced when we receive the
Jewels in the Crown award in July at International Convention.
Another thank you to our membership and congregants – your
generosity and support were instrumental in making this year
successful.
And finally, a huge THANK YOU to all of the staff personnel for
the time and energy you gave us helping with mailings, menus
and flyers.
Adath Jeshurun Women’s League is entering its 100th year. Keep
that in mind when you receive your membership renewal form.
We hope you will join us as we take BOLD NEW STEPS
towards the next century.
Shalom,
Ruth Harris, President
Bugles and Kugels Tuesday, June 20 at 10 AM
Join us for our annual band concert featuring the
Senior Synod Band led by Em Stark. This concert
features many very talented musicians from all over
the Twin Cities.
Bring your friends, out-of-town relatives, children and
grandchildren and enjoy wonderful music followed by a great
brunch and the opportunity to purchase scrumptious kugels to
take home.
If you enjoy the Lake Harriet concerts, you will love this one,
without mosquitoes!
For reservations, contact Helen Vinitsky at 952.544.3957 or
Cost: $10 – mail to Helen at 1401 Oregon Ave. S, St. Louis Park,
MN 55426
Book Club We did not meet in April so have not yet
chosen a book for June. However, we will
continue to meet and discuss a “book of the
month” throughout the summer.
We gather at 9:30 AM, have a little nosh, chat
and discuss the book. We will continue to
meet at the Perkins on 394 & Louisiana.
For additional information contact Laureen Phillips at
Torah Fund
Do you know of someone having a special event such as an
anniversary, birthday or other simchas? Why not commemorate
the event with a card that supports the Jewish Theological
Seminary with scholarships for students. The entire donation of
1/$5 or 3/$12 goes towards this project.
Contact Miriam Kieffer, Torah Fund VP at 763.557.9654 and
she will send the cards for you.
Car Wash Passes
Did you know that by buying a Mister Car
Wash Pass from Women’s League that you
are also supporting the Gan and other youth
programs at Adath? It’s true – “Mister”
returns a portion of the car wash cost to
the Adath Women’s League - we have
earmarked these funds to our youth programs. Express washes
are $7 – Full service washes are $18. Passes are good at any
Mister Car Wash and do not expire!
Contact Bobby Nemer at 952.938.8941 and she will be happy
to send you as many passes as you would like.
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INCLUSION = ACCESSIBILITY
Adath Jeshurun welcomes and supports children and adults
with disabilities and their families. We make every effort to
ensure that our programs, equipment and facilities are accessible
to all. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the chair
of Adath’s Inclusion Committee: Etta Barry, 612.889.2766.
One area the Inclusion Committee focuses on is making sure
there are allergy-free sweets available for each Kiddush. If you
are interested in helping provide allergy-free treats for those
with special dietary needs, by baking or buying, please contact
Miriam Kieffer at 763.557.9654 or miriam@kieffermail.
To leave a private, confidential message for Elaine
Savick, Adath Jeshurun Congregational Nurse,
call 952.215.3936 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
The Congregational Nurse program is sponsored
by an anonymous Adath member.
Adath’s Outreach Caring Community: Yad Sima Tova, has a
limited number of volunteers available to provide transportation
to Adath members to services, minyan or Adath functions.
To make arrangements at least five
(5) days in advance,
call the Transportation Hotline at 952.215.3937.
CONGREGATIONAL NURSE NEWS From Nurse Elaine Savick
My work brings me in contact with many
congregants who have sustained life changing
injuries following falls both at home and in the
community. Many of these folks are able to
eventually return to their normal routine
after time in the hospital and possibly a
rehabilitation center.
Others will need to move to assisted living or long term care
facilities to receive the care they need if there are not resources
to provide additional care at home.
Falls can happen in spite of our best efforts, so it is good to have
a plan for getting help if you do fall. Carry your charged cell
phone with you at home and away. Keep it in reach when in the
shower or tub. There are a lot of jokes about Medical Alert
devices—but they are proven to save lives. Newer models
even have a GPS function for falls away from home.
Blood Drive
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Memorial Blood
Center blood drive April 17. A total of sixteen people
participated, including 2 first time donors. These donations are
already helping patients in need. Thank you for making a
life-saving difference!
Adath’s next blood drive is scheduled on Sunday, April 23, 2018,
so mark your calendar!
Many adults are able to donate every 56 days. Please consider
becoming a regular donor at the MBC’s center in Plymouth or
other locations in the area.
Summer Safety Tips
Now that summer has finally arrived, here are a few reminders
to increase your summer fun and minimize health problems
during warmer weather:
Young children and seniors are especially vulnerable to
heat-related issues. Check on them frequently to ensure
their health and safety.
Keep hydrated. It is important to drink enough fluids during
hot weather, especially before and during physical activity, to
prevent potential organ damage related to electrolyte imbal-
ances. Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages may contribute to
fluid loss. You should drink enough fluids so you need to
urinate every 2-3 hours when being active in hot weather.
Protect your skin from sun damage. Use sun screen
generously, wear a hat, and cover up if you must be outside
during the most intense part of the day (10AM-3PM). Over
exposure to the sun can cause skin cancers including
Melanomas, as well as other skin damage
Enjoy the outdoors, but think safe! Wear a helmet when
biking, PFDs when boating, etc.
Be aware of potential weather changes. Review your plan
for severe storms with your family.
Have a safe and happy summer.
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FOUNDATION
We note with sorrow the passings of...
JEVNE D. BASKIN father of Jennifer (Richard) Ezrilov
SHIRLEY BEARMAN mother of Debby (Ted) Jewett
HAROLD BERRIS father of Barbara Berris (Ted Hunter)
JENNIFER GARDEN daughter of Debra Garden-Bell
BEVERLY KIEFFER mother of Mark (Miriam) Kieffer
MILDRED KRAVITZ mother of Rabbi Harold Kravitz (Cindy Reich)
STEVEN PERLMAN father of Terri (Scott) Gordon
AMOS ROSENBLOOM husband of Marsha McDonald
BERNICE SCHNEIDER mother of Gary (Lynne) Schneider
MARCUS TEICHNER husband of Sandra Teichner
father of Ross (Carolyn) Teichner
…our condolences to their families
PASSINGS
Jack Chanen Sam Chanen Rudy Charney Janice & Mark Karon Etta Cheit Paul Estrin Albert Cohen Paul Estrin Howard Cohen Stan & Jeanne Kagin Joe Cohen Gary Cohen & Margaret Macneale Charlotte Cooper Peter & Gloria Cooper Jack Coopersmith Amy & Stan Baratz Gina Crohn Aaron & Mona Crohn Nancy & Jack Held Siegbert Crohn Aaron & Mona Crohn Donovan Edwards Faye B. Stillman Erna Ellis Walter & Ruth Elias Morris Epstein Gene & Carole Epstein Ardis Estrin Paul Estrin Sonya Feygin Ida Shteyman
Permanent funds of the Adath Jeshurun Foundation are listed in purple. Congregation Funds are listed in orange.
Yahrzeit Donations Memory of Donor Ruby Aberson Anne Dachis Bernhard Abzug Susan Abzug Friedman Israel Begam Esther Begam & Family Elsa Berdass Margo Berdass Frieda N. Birnbaum Gary & Bonnie Birnbaum Gerta Birnbaum Sabina & Marcus Gapany James Bloom Helene Tapper Bud Bolter Jane Bolter Irving Borkon Edward Borkon Esther Burke Ellen Sue Parker Rose Chalfen Vivian & Bob Ezrilov
CONTRIBUTIONS
Suzy and Jan Frisch
Jewish Summer Camp is Part of
Jan’s Past, Present and Future
Where Jan Frisch grew up, BBYO met twice a year. That’s a long time
between planning a mixer and actually asking the boy. But growing up in
Devils Lake, North Dakota, with just a couple other Jewish families
meant that Jan had to travel a long way to take part in Jewish activities.
She remembers taking the train to Minneapolis for B’nai B’rith conven-
tions and attending first Council Camp, then Herzl Camp the following
year. “I didn’t know anyone,” Jan says, “but after spending three
wonderful weeks together, I’d made friends and I felt like I was part of
a Jewish community.”
After college and graduate school, Jan
moved to the Twin Cities where she
married and started a family. Eventually
her kids—two sons and a daughter—
went off to Jewish summer camp. At
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin they made
lifelong Jewish friends. “When my
daughter went to Illinois for college she
rediscovered lots of camp friends
there. It was a wonderful reunion and
gave her a group of built-in buddies
from day one.” Jan continues, “It’s
those formative experiences that
shape lives.”
Studies agree with Jan. The long-term impact of Jewish overnight camp
and also youth trips to Israel has been well-documented, proving Jewish
teens who’ve had these experiences are more Jewishly engaged as adults.
Jan has done many varied volunteer jobs at Adath, but because of the
lifelong, positive impact Jewish summer camp had on Jan and her kids,
she’s chosen to give the bulk of her time, since 2005, to serving as chair
of the Scholarship Committee. “I want all Adath families to be able to
send their children to Jewish camp or on youth trips to Israel.”
All Adath youth who participate in SMP
(Shabbat Morning Program) receive
some money toward their camp and
Israel programs as an acknowledgement
of their involvement in Jewish education
at Adath. Funds also go to families who
otherwise would find camp or the trips
out of financial reach. “Every year the
cost of these experiences increases.
There is always more need than funds
available,” Jan explains.
Beyond giving her time, Jan has made a permanent gift to Adath Jeshurun
Foundation in her estate plans, The Jan Frisch Scholarship Fund,
which will provide scholarships to children in the Adath community to
attend Jewish programs in Israel and Jewish summer camps.
If you would like to help, please donate to a current Adath fund or
consider making a permanent gift to Adath Jeshurun Foundation.
You may contact Judy Gaviser, Adath Foundation President at
[email protected] or Evan Stern, Development Director, at
[email protected] or 952.215.3916.
Myer Shark (z”l), Suzy and Jan Frisch
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Drora Sela Amit Sela Nathan Serrell Judy Serrell Fred Shapiro Wendy, Jim, Jordan & Zach Shear Pearl Shapiro Shirley Zipkin Shlema Sherayzen Mark & Violet Karasik Sam Shink Loni Ansel Lorraine Shrell Etta Barry Zelmar Shrell Marshall Siegel Paul & Melissa Siegel Ida Singer Michael Singer Bernard Slater Harmony & Joel Kaplan Betty Smithberg Howard & Jeannie Schwartz Val Spielberg Stephen Spielberg Virginia Stern Pamela MacKinnon Irene Stillman Shirley Zipkin Millie Stillman Beverly Stillman Meyer Tetner Betty Jernell Family Mulvien Trach Elisabeth Trach Ellen Trauben Sally Appelbaum F. Martin Ucko Carole R. Peterson Dr. Albert Walonick David N. Walonick Bruce Walonick Michelle M. Walonick Blake, Jeff & Bruce Walonick Getchell Widdes Helen Widdes Patti & Mel Frisch Louis Wolk Carl Wolk Sidney Zipkin Larry Zipkin Adult Learning Special Projects Fund Honor of Marjorie Shark’s 100th birthday Debra Krawetz Ken & Sally Appelbaum Keruv Fund Memory of Steven Perlman Sally Appelbaum Capital Repair & Replacement Fund Memory of Marilyn Sussman Melissa Cohen Silberman
Congregational Nurse Program Fund Appreciation of Elaine Savick Lynn Baker-Handelman-Seigel Fish Arenson Fund Memory of Marilyn Sussman Diane & Ivan Arenson Paula & Norman Fox Hesed Fund Memory of Paula Fox Debra Krawetz Honor of the marriage of Josh & Jessica Kohen Debra Krawetz Gan Shelanu Fund Memory of Rae Cooper Stuart & Sue Ellen Borken Sheila Goldstein Wendy Kivens & Alexei Sacks Karin & Larry Margolis Memory of Sonny Mirviss Stuart & Sue Ellen Borken Honor of the birth of Myles & Michele Levin’s grandaughter Howard & Janet Tarkow General Fund Memory of Shirley Bearman Bonnie & Bruce Berezovsky Memory of Harold Berris Michelle & Larry Shapiro Memory of Rae Cooper Diana Idelkope Jeff Kleinbaum Family Memory of Ruth Frankel Vicki & Michael SIskin Memory of Nancy Lear Joe & Lee-ann Rubenstein Jim & Linda Stein Memory of Leon Lerner Marlys & Elliott Badzin Sandy & Jim Goodman Janet Greenberg & Ed Goldfarb Carol Rose Premack Memory of Irving Nudell Joe & Lee-ann Rubenstein Memory of Steven Perlman Linda Gilfix Memory of Dr. Robert Sadoff Diana Idelkope Memory of Dorothy Siedband Joe & Lee-ann Rubenstein Memory of Maria Stolz Darwin Hunt
Shellie Specter & Bob Davidson Seth & Debre Weintraub Memory of Marilyn Sussman Joe & Lee-ann Rubenstein Memory of Marcus Teichner Bonnie & Bruce Berezovsky Isabel & Mark Schiffer Ruthie & Elliott Gensler Memorial Fund Honor of Benjamin Gensler’s 1st birthday Larry Becker & Michelle Sandler Honor of Eva Gensler’s 1st birthday Larry Becker & Michelle Sandler Meyer & Goldie Gilbert Fund Memory of Maria Stolz Bev & Bill Fishman Honor of Norman Pink’s special birthday Bill & Bev Fishman Elaine Gingold Fund Memory of Dorothy Siedband Elaine Gingold Marlene & Sandy Goldberg Family Fund Memory of Steve Perlman Marlene & Sandy Goldberg Teri & Mike Greenstein Jewish Education Fund Memory of Rae Cooper Teri & Mike Greenstein Grone Family Music Fund Memory of Leon Lerner Sherry & Larry Weil Phyllis & Dan Heilicher Fund Refuah Shlemah to Steve Pine Cheryl & Jake Perecman Irving & Frances Herman Education Fund Memory of Frances Herman Jonathan Shaver & Iris Tzafrir Refuah Shlemah to Etta Bernstein Barbara Rubin-Greenberg & Barry Greenberg
Belle Krantz Judy Gaviser Susan Lazar Oscar Langer Marlene Rutman Sarah Laurie Edythe Laurie Sadie Laurie Simon Lazar Ray Lazar Lillian Leafman Milton Leafman Sally Appelbaum Molly Levine William Levine Ruth & Jerry Levine Benjamin I. Levy Lillian Orenstein Claudio Lifschitz Vivian Kabat Fink Byron Lurye Jan Lurye Kuretsky Malka Mahtina Semen Gershenovich Sheldon Masnek LeeAnn Ancier Keith McMullen Marc & Julie Kozberg Libby Miller Helen Lipets Martin Miller Esther Miller Rose Moorvitz Ida Greenfield Eleanor Anne Myers Beverly Wexler Fink Miriam V. Neuman Richard Neuman Robert Neuman Eva Nudell Rebecca Nudell Charlotte Nudell Maria Okhovetsker Raya Solganik Daniel Pochter Margaret Wolfson Diane Prohofsky Lee & Jill Prohofsky Vivian Rauch Bruce Peilen Alice Robbins Bette & Lou Kotlarz Leon Robbins Judy Serrell Dorothy Roth Lydia Roth-Laube Lynne Rubel Alan Rubel Mamie Jacobs Rubin Richard, Lee-Ann & Joseph Rubenstein Stephanie Sargent Ralph Bernstein Dorothy Savick Elaine Savick Carl Schraiber Peggy Schraiber Sylvia Segal Judy & Rodney Cooperman
Arnold Fine Rich & Judy Fine Bluma Finkelstein Frima Harris Gloria Fish Diane & Ivan Arenson Libby Frank Suzanne Chanen Marvin Friedman Barbara Friedman & Lon Rosenfield Florence Fudenberg Betty Kohn Elliott S. Gensler Steve & Peni Gensler Dr. Harold Gilberstadt Stephen Gilberstadt Oscar Gingold Elaine Gingold Louis Goldfine Howard Goldfine Margaret Goldfine Simon Goldfine Harold Goldfine Marvin Goldman Peggy Schraiber Joe Goldrich Miriam Kleinbaum Jules Goldsmith Joan & Shelly Weinstein Max Gray Ruth Hollischer Dr. Irving Greenfield Ida Greenfield Betty Greenstein Jerry Greenstein Mike & Teri Greenstein Betty Hartman Joe Kane Earl Hill Shirley Hill Etta Jacobs Renee Ribnick Gershon Jonas Peter Jonas Betty Jonas Al Kagin Helen Kagin Stan & Jeanne Kagin Estelle Kane Sue & Bruce Kane & Family Sam Kane Aimee, Noah, Allie & Chloe Feldman Mitzi & Terry Kane Morris Kanter Hillary Feder Gerald Kanter David Kaplan Lillian G. Kaplan Barry & Annetta Krelitz Louis Kaplan Harvey & Sue Kaplan Perry Kieffer Leroy & Miriam Kieffer Harry Koalska Judy Emmons Rachel Kotlarz Bette & Lou Kotlarz
CONTRIBUTIONS
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Sherman Family Tzedakah Fund Appreciation of Jim Sherman Bev Pilcher & Alan Levitt Lil Pilcher Jeff Pilcher & Helene Almonor Paula & John Shapiro Karen Siegel-Jacobs Fund (Keren Or) Memory of Dorothy Siedband Bob & Debby Wolk Howie Stillman Young Leadership Fund Sandra Aaron Carolyn Abramson David & Joyce Abramson Lynn & Buddy Abramson Nancy Alper & Family Darrell & Loni Ansel Melanie Barry Carl & Carol Belber Meredith Belber Sheldon Berkle Mark & Wendy Bloom Carrie & Ricky Bloomfield Linda & Miles Braufman Nancy Brown Harvey & Marilyn Chanen Sheldon & Lili Chester Mark & Patty Chodosh Dennis & Nancy Ditlove Effress-Hymanson Family Foundation Corrine & Mitchell Einzig Dale Engquist & Sheri Fine Suzanne Fenton & Dan Lieberman David Friedman Charles Frisch Lili & Barry Garfinkel Allan & Idy Garvis Leslie & Bernie Goldblatt Mel Goldfein Harold & Cindi Goldfine Steve & Jill Gottlieb Diane & Neil Hoffman Annie Jackson Harold & Ruth Kaiser Harvey & Sue Kaplan Martin & Carole Kaplan Liz Susman Karp, Larry, Rob & Eli Karp Sid & Helen Katz Mitchel Kirshbaum Michael & Deborah Kovsky Harold Kravitz & Cindy Reich Beth & Todd Leonard Elyse & Ron Less Ruth & Jerry Levine Tom Levy Jennifer Lewin Paula & Bob Maisel Ellie & Jerry Mednick Allen & Marcia Oleisky Char & Michael Plitman Richard & Susan Proman Harold Roitenberg
Robert & Fran Reznick Fund Memory of Jacob Peilte Jonathan Shaver & Iris Tzafrir Harold & Elaine Rubin Gan Shelanu Endowment Fund Memory of Rick Kessler Elaine & Harold Rubin Honor of Renee & Hess Kline’s special anniversary Elaine & Harold Rubin Honor of Diane Mast’s special birthday Elaine & Harold Rubin Schneider Family Tenuah (Leadership) Fund Memory of Doris Berde Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Security Fund Sally Appelbaum Andy & Barb Fishman Norman Greenberg & Beth Silverwater Steve & Sheila Sigel Memory of Steven Perlman Craig & Debbie Spencer Honor of Linda Fiterman, Jacy Grais & Beth Leonard being named Women of Intention Craig & Debbie Spencer Honor of Marjorie Shark’s 100th birthday Debbie, Chad, Ruth & Rose Goldenberg Andrew Seitel Memorial Fund Memory of Rae Cooper Sandy & Ron Glassman Memory of Ruth Ann Kaufman Sandy & Ron Glassman Honor of Harold Trestman’s special birthday Sandy & Ron Glassman Refuah Shlemah to Neal Boderman Sandy & Ron Glassman Jerry Shapiro Fund Memory of Eleanor Torodor Bonni Shapiro Memory of Rae Cooper Bonni Shapiro Memory of Mel Lebewitz Bonni Shapiro
Refuah Shlemah to Neal Gendler Barbara Rubin-Greenberg & Barry Greenberg Hesed Fund Memory of Jacob Peilte Sheila Goldstein Barbara Rubin-Greenberg & Barry Greenberg Memory of Dr. Robert Sadoff Ella Mogilevsky & Harold Engler Harry & Marilyn Karasov Family Fund Memory of Arline Bloom Marilyn Karasov Ben & Reva Kibort Scholarship Fund Memory of Marilyn Sussman Leslie & Bernie Goldblatt Morning Minyan Fund Memory of Marilyn Sussman Craig & Debbie Spencer Orbuch Family Tikkun Olam Fund Memory of Shirley Bearman Jill & David Orbuch Memory of Steven Perlman Jill & David Orbuch Dr. Milton & Etta Fay Orkin Family Fund Memory of Marilyn Sussman Jonathan Shaver & Iris Tzafrir Ellis & Ruth Peilen Family Fund Memory of James Gross Bruce & Lisa Peilen Memory of Martin Ring Rabbi Leonard & Elizabeth Cahan Norman & Dorothy Pink Family Leadership Fund Honor of Norman Pink’s special birthday Janice Levin Cheryl & Jake Perecman Carol & Shel Segal Liba & Tommy Stillman Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund Memory of Steven Perlman Rabbi Julie Gordon & Family Appreciation of Rabbi Weininger Ella Meyerson
Honor of the graduations of Adam Friedman, Elana & Haley Warren Barb & Zola Friedman Honor of the graduations of Adam Goodman & Nichole Goodman David & Elaine Goodman Honor of Lily Gray winning the Howie Stillman Young Leadership Award The Mirviss Family Honor of the new scholarship initiative at the University of Wisconsin Charlotte Nudell Honor of Norton Stillman’s birthday Etta Fay Orkin Honor of Linda & Len Susman’s special anniversary David, Sharon, Ellie, Jonah & Sadie Stillman Honor of the Family of Jeff & Stacie Usem Mady Usem Honor of Jeff Usem Mark & Lynn Usem TAMID Fund Memory of Nancy Lear Cari & Jeffrey Shaw The Masorti Fund Memory of Shirley Bearman Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Memory of Jacob Peilte Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Memory of Steven Perlamn Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Memory of Robert Sadoff Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Memory of Dorothy Siedband Heidi Schneider & Joel Mintzer Yad Sima Tova Fund Memory of Jacob Peilte Neal Gendler & Margie Wasserman Memory of Robert Sadoff Neal Gendler & Margie Wasserman Memory of Marilyn Sussman Neal Gendler & Margie Wasserman
Eileen & Harold Scherling Carol & Shel Segal Elaine Steinman Mark & Heather Stesin Faye B. Stillman Phyllis Sudit Linda & Len Susman Cookie Usem & Becky Stuart Robert & Betty Van Tassel Jerry Waldman & Judi Belzer Memory of Arline Bloom Phyllis Sudit Memory of Susan Freedman David & Sharon Stillman Memory of Judy Goldenberg Lynn Blumenthal & Stuart Chazin Memory of Nancy Lear Clarice & Howard Smith Memory of Mel Lebewitz Shelly & Howard Reichert Phyllis Sudit Memory of Sonny Mirviss Clarice, Howard & Corey Smith Phyllis Sudit Memory of Steve Perlman Joan & Shelly Weinstein Memory of Amos Rosenbloom Phyllis Sudit Memory of Stuart Steinman Phyllis Sudit Memory of Howie Stillman on his birthday Charlotte & Richard Berman Memory of Ralph Stillman David & Joyce Abramson Diane Berk Lynn Blumenthal & Stuart Chazin Morris & Karen Davidman Susie & Bobby Diamond Avram & Linda Ettedgui Don & Barbara Goldberg Barbara Rubin-Greenberg & Barry Greenberg Jodi & Moish Margolis & Family Cheryl & Jake Perecman Tudie Ross Beverly Stillman Bob & Estelle Stillman Marla & Richard Weiner & Family Arlene & Steve Winnick Honor of the marriage of Risa Alper & Joan Ettman David & Sharon Stillman Honor of Paula Bernstein’s special birthday David & Sharon Stillman
CONTRIBUTIONS THANK YOU
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ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION • MOE AND ESTHER SABES CAMPUS
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DATED MATERIAL printed on recycled paper
The mission of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, a member of the Conservative Movement, is to be a progressive, egalitarian and sacred
community dedicated to Torah (learning and tradition), Avodah (prayer and spirituality) and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of loving kindness).
The This Is Hunger Experience
This Is Hunger, a powerful community engagement
program touring the country, challenges beliefs about
who in America struggles with hunger and why, and empowers participants to take action.
This Is Hunger is a high-impact, experiential installation
on wheels—literally, it’s a big rig. When the 53-foot-long
double expandable trailer is parked and open on both
sides it provides nearly 1,000 square feet of interior space
to take participants on a journey to understand
the stark reality of hunger in America.
The exhibition will be in Minneapolis June 27-30
in the Adath Jeshurun Congregation parking lot,
10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka, MN 55305
More information and tickets available at
http://thisishunger.org/
