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CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 5915 Beacon Street * Pittsburgh, PA. 15217

412-421-2288

www.bethshalompgh.org

*BOARD OF TRUSTEES*

Ronna Harris Askin

Steven P. Albert

Ed Balis

Nancy Bernstein

Ria David

Paula Eger

Julian Elbling

Richard Feder

Deborah Firestone

Ira Frank

Deborah Gillman

Seth Goldstein

Cindy Goodman-Leib

Dorothy Greenfield

Alan Himmel

David Horvitz

Adrienne Indianer

Joe Jolson

Stefi L. Kirschner

Martin Kline

Judy Kornblith Kobell

Aviva Lubowsky

Elisa Recht Marlin

Todd Rascoe

Jean Reznick

Kate Rothstein

Michael Samuels

Benjamin Schachter

Lynda Schuster

Marc Schwartz

Arlene Shapiro

Howard Valinsky

Shirley Zionts

Message from the President pg. 3

Message from Rabbi Levin pg. 4

Message from the Early

Learning Center Director pg. 7

Message from the JJEP Director pg. 9

Message from Sisterhood pg. 10

Message from Men’s Club pg. 10

Message from Youth Director pg. 11

Shavuot Schedule pg. 12

Maot Hitin

Passover Yizkor Appeal pg. 13

Contributions pg. 14

Yahrzeit Donations pg. 16

Our Community pg. 20

Bi-Monthly Calendar

May/June

pg. 26

* HONORARY PRESIDENTS *

Ruth Ganz Fargotstein

*AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS *

Debby Firestone and Dorothy Greenfield Sisterhood

Martin Kline Men’s Club

Joshua Leib USY

*PAST PRESIDENTS*

Norton Freedel

Harriet N. Kruman

Alan Greenwald

Marianne Silberman

Milton Eisner

Yale Rosenstein

Harvey Robins

Julian Elbling

Barry J. Palkovitz

Judy Kornblith Kobell

Jay L. Fingeret

Steven H. Schwartz

Ira M. Frank

Connie Pollack

Stefi L. Kirschner

Clergy and Staff

Rabbi Amy Levin……………………………………..……………..…..Rabbi

Rabbi Mark N. Staitman………….…………..…..……...Rabbinic Scholar

Rabbi Donni Aaron………………………...…....…...Youth T’filah Director

Liron Lipinsky………………………………….…….…………..JJEP Director

Jennifer Slattery………………………………….…….……......ELC Director

Ryan Tuchin……………………………………………..…..…Youth Director

Lonnie Wolf ……………………………………..…….....Cemetery Director

Robert Zaremberg……………………………………..…..….Torah Reader

Officers

Howard Valinsky…………….……….………………………..…...President

Alan Himmel………………..………………….…......Exec. Vice President

Ria David……………………………………….................….Vice President

David Horvitz…………………………………………............Vice President

Kate Rothstein……….…………………………...……….…….…..Secretary

Michael Samuels……………………...………………...……........Treasurer

Stephen E. Steindel, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus

Moshe Taubé Cantor Emeritus

Amir Pilch, F.S.A. Executive Director Emeritus

Fern S. Moscov Preschool Director Emeritus

Morris Sklar Rabbi Emeritus

Emeriti

Mishpachtenu

A Message from the President s I write my final, yes final Mishpachtenu, I would like to follow my theme of thanking the people that have made my presidency so successful. In my last article, I

thanked the enormous effort that is put forth from all of our wonderful volunteers. Now, I would like to thank our highly dedicated staff, past and present, who always show their dedication to Beth Shalom. And yes, I will be naming names. Thank you to: Our administration office team, past and present, of

Dale, Honey, David, Judy, Jill, Lonnie, Jen, Michelle, Carrie, Patti, Ryan, Evan, Carolyn and Scott.

Our Early Learning Center Team led by Jenn, Maria, and Kara.

Our JJEP head Liron. Our current maintenance staff of Dave, Sis, Boris,

Darrelle, Luci, Mark and Billy (ret.). And of course our clergy, Rabbi Levin, Rabbi Staitman,

Rabbi Donni Aaron, Rabbi Werbow, and Cantor Ben. These are the people who make or have made everything happen successfully at Beth Shalom. I am forever thankful that I had the privilege of working with all of these dedicated people. I would also like to take the time to thank all of you, our

congregants. Thank you for trusting in me to take care of our Shul. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives, in good times and in bad. I cannot end my presidency without thanking the most important people in my life, my family. Thank you, Nicole, Alex, Andrew, Brad, Eric, and Shayna. Without your love, understanding and support, I would not have been able to do this job. My hope is that as I leave the presidency of Congregation Beth Shalom, we are poised to enter our 100th successful year in 2017, and we will be prepared for another successful 100 years beyond that. Wishing everyone a wonderful summer.

Kol hakavod,

Howard Valinsky hvally@aol.com

Don’t Forget!

Annual Spring Meeting - Wednesday, 5/20 - 7:30p

An Evening to Celebrate Rabbi Amy Levin and Installation of Board of Trustees

Sunday, May 31, 2015 - 7:30 pm - Helfant Chapel

Join us for a Dairy Dessert and Coffee Bar Reception

8:00 pm - Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom

Name_____________________________ will attend___ will not attend____

Number of attendees_________(x $18/person) Total due $______________

Sponsorship

We/I would like to be a patron for the Celebration Evening.

Name as it should appear in program____________________________________

___$108 Koach ___$72 Mitzvah ___$54 Triple Chai ___$36 Double Chai

___$18 Chai ___Other Total Sponsorship Amount$______________

Please rsvp and remit payment by May 20. Checks payable to: Congregation Beth Shalom

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May-June 2015

A Message from Rabbi Levin

abbi Seth Adelson and

Congregation Beth Shalom: A Great

Shidduch!

I arrived here at Beth Shalom about nine

months ago: it’s been a fulfilling, challenging,

and fruitful time so far, and I’m so glad I’m not quite out the door

yet and we still have time to work together for the good of Beth

Shalom.

Your participation in the Rabbinic Search process was impressive

and substantive. The inspiring stories you shared in our

Congregational Conversations helped the members of the

Search Committee to define the qualities they sought among the

many rabbinic applicants. Your extensive participation in our

three rabbinic weekends, and the insights you provided in your

evaluation forms, meant that your impressions and perceptions

and reactions to the candidates were invaluable information

used by the Search Committee as they formulated their

recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

You have one more critical task in creating a bond with your new

rabbi: Come and add your voice to those of your fellow Beth

Shalom members and participate in the discussion and vote on

Rabbi Adelson’s appointment at our Congregational Meeting on

Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30 pm (registration begins at 7:00

pm).

I am so happy for you, and for Rabbi Seth Adelson, that you have

found each other. Over a year ago, I spoke at my own rabbinic

candidate weekend about the challenges of finding the right

rabbi for the right congregation: it’s like making a shidduch, a

successful match between life partners. It is the nature of life

and community that you and your new rabbi will face challenges

together. Should you vote to bring Rabbi Adelson to Beth

Shalom as your next Senior Rabbi, I am confident that your

relationship will grow and deepen and mature over time.

I read recently about a cartoon in The New Yorker: A caveman is

speaking to his young son, saying “When I was your age, things

were exactly as they are now.”

We don’t get to say that anymore. One generation of rabbis

does not get to say that to the following generation of rabbis

anymore. One generation of synagogue leaders don’t get to say

that to the next generations of synagogue leaders. All this

means is that you and Rabbi Adelson will be sailing through

some uncharted waters together as you work to discern Beth

Shalom’s future. It may be unsettling at times, but the journey

will also be exciting and inspiring because you’ll have each other

to rely on, collaborate with, grow with.

Over the next few months, we’ll also be preparing ourselves, you

and I, for our own parting of the ways. I am not going to say my

“goodbyes” in this message, I’ll wait for the summer, but it’s

never too early to express my gratitude and appreciate for the

warm welcome, the appreciation, the collaborative journey we’re

enjoying this year. I am so happy I have had this year with you.

L’shalom,

Rabbi Amy Levin

rabbilevin@bethshalompgh.orgh

www.rabbiamylevin.net

Don’t Forget!

Annual Spring Meeting - Wednesday, 5/20 - 7:30p

Save the Date!

End of Summer BBQ Bash

Friday, August 28th

5:30 pm

Beth Shalom Parking Lot

Community-wide Tisha B'Av Program Hosted at Tree of Life * Or L'Simcha

Saturday Night, July 25, 2015

Co-Sponored by: Congregations Adat Shalom, Beth El,

Congregation Beth Shalom, Dor Chadash, New Light, Rodef Shalom,

Temple Sinai, Tree of Life* Or L'Simcha and Classroom Without

Borders, Community Day School and the JCC.

More info to follow.

Mishpachtenu

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May-June 2015

Mishpachtenu

A Message from the Early Learning Center Director

an you believe that the end to the school year is quickly

approaching? The last two months of our school year are always filled with exciting celebrations. We began to play outside and enjoy the fresh air again, had a Passover play before the break, and celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut. The Pre-K are beginning to practice for their graduation ceremony. They will come together to perform songs and dances with the friends they have made in their class, and will celebrate moving up to Kindergarten. Some of our Pre-K students have been with us since infancy, and the bonds that they have developed with the educators and with each other are strong. Recognizing each other and the impact that we’ve had on each other’s lives is a beautiful way to wrap up the year. Some of the children are graduating and some are heading straight into summer! This summer’s camp will focus on we are going “Growing Up… Book by Book.” Each week we will explore a new Author/Illustrator. On our list: Shel Silverstein, Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, Bill Martin Jr., Laura Numeroff, Mercer Mayer, Richard Scarry, and Sandra Boynton. Each person has contributed so much to our learning

that it is a great opportunity for our children to learn more about the authors behind the books that we know, love, and read each day. We teach the roots of Judaism, the traditions, and how to love each other. We create a strong foundation in every child, and that is something that truly makes our school outstanding. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the children of the Beth Shalom community, open the doors of learning for them, and see them grow. Thank you for your commitment to our school and community.

B’ shalom,

Jennifer Perer Slattery, Director slattery@bethshalompgh.org

Maria Bellich, Master Teacher

mdougherty@bethshalompgh.org

Kara Olson, ELC Operations/Webmaster preschl@bethshalompgh.org

Don’t Forget!

Annual Spring Meeting - Wednesday, 5/20 - 7:30p

POMEGRANATE CATERING at Congregation Beth Shalom Host a luncheon or dinner

Celebrate an occasion or a loved one Cater a party

Sponsor a Kiddush Or a Shabbat afternoon

Third Meal (Seudah Shlishit)

It’s fresh, it’s delicious and it’s kosher!

pomegranatepgh@gmail.com 412.225.6111

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May-June 2015

Mishpachtenu

A Message from the J-JEP Director

he Joint Jewish Education Program (JJEP) concluded another successful year with 135 student participants and 12 Madrichim.

This year included many firsts:

Our 4th through 7th graders enjoyed optional electives

such at Torah Yoga, Israeli Recess Games, Cooking through the Bible, Song Parodies, and Jewish World Watch.

We had a JJEP community consecration for all students new to our program.

We made some big changes to our Hebrew program, by offering four (4) a la carte options for all 2nd through 7th grade students to participate in, which included an online option. We also incorporated DVASH (Dynamic Vision for the Active Study of Hebrew) in our 2nd grade’s Sunday morning classes.

We came together as a JJEP community (including parents and siblings) and had a lively morning of Tfillah and text study.

Our madrichim (high school students, aides in JJEP classrooms) spent their Sunday afternoons studying Pedagogy. Several students earned Teaching Certificates in Elementary Religious School Education.

We invited the greater community to join us at Latkepalooza and enjoyed having our friends from the Torah Lishma Community (Tree of Life/Or L’Simcha) in

attendance. The 5th annual Latkepalooza was a huge success, and raised about $2,000 for JJEP.

The Song Parody class posted three wonderful songs that can be found on our website (JJEP.org).

The 4th grade planned engaging and innovative activities for all K-7 JJEP students.

Our Celebration of Learning was a true culmination of learning and move-up ceremony as our 6th and 7th graders joined Molly May in leading the service.

Most importantly, we finally felt like one whole JJEP community, regardless of synagogue affiliation.

Yasher Koach and Todah Rabah to all the educators for a phenomenal JJEP year!

Kol tuv,

Liron Lipinsky

headofschools@bethshalompgh.org

Don’t Forget!

Annual Spring Meeting - Wednesday, 5/20 - 7:30p

Meet our B’nai Mitzvah! Omri Raz, son of Ariel and Elana Raz, will be celebrating a bar mitzvah on June 20, 2015. Omri has a younger sister, Keren, and brother, Barak. Omri is the grandson of Gila and Micha Raz, and Ivor and Vera Altshuler. Omri is the great-grandson of Shirley Zionts. Omri attends

Community Day School, and his hobbies include basketball, soccer, baseball, and guitar. As part of his bar mitzvah project, Omri will be volunteering for the Jewish Federation and donating a portion of his bar mitzvah money to the Red Cross to help Nepal.

Eli Jack Rabin, son of Rita and Andrew

Rabin, will become a Bar Mitzvah on

Saturday, May 23rd at Congregation Beth

Shalom. Eli’s sisters are Micah and

Daniella Rabin. Eli is the Grandson of

Annie Myers and the late Sorel Myers, Dr.

Bruce Rabin and Estelle Comay, and Dr.

Lorrie Rabin and Dr. Paul Pitts. Eli

attends Community Day School and

enjoys basketball, technology, and

volunteering amongst many other

activities. Eli’s Mitzvah project is raising money to help with the

creation and use of advanced technology as an outlet to help

friends at the Friendship Circle connect with each other and

express themselves in new ways. Eli looks forward to “eTec”

becoming an integral part of the new teen lounge in the

Friendship Circle’s new home in Squirrel Hill.

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May-June 2015

A Message from the Sisterhood

hat an exciting time for our synagogue! We will have a new rabbi joining our Beth

Shalom family this summer and the anticipation of celebrating our 100th anniversary. Beth Shalom Sisterhood was recently honored at the Central Great Lakes Regional Conference in April for 95 years of affiliation with Women’s League of Conservative Judaism. This was and is a great honor for our sisterhood. It’s been a busy year and a very successful year with many exciting events. We began the year with a theatre outing last fall and will end with an Open Sisterhood meeting on May 14. Our “Coupons for Vets Program” is now over, but we were able to send over $30,000 in coupons to help military families stretch their budget. This year, Sisterhood has partnered with our Men’s Club and other groups for events, including our speaker, Dr. Elaine Berkowitz, our Preschool for CPR training, JJEP for Latkepalooza and Hadassah, Shoshana Group, for an afternoon with Ilene Winn-Lederer. We have increased our membership, organized challah and soup sales, sent gifts to our colleges students, held Hanukkah programs at Beth Shalom and at Schenley Gardens, a senior citizen residence. We have also knitted for the homeless, participated in our Sisterhood Book Club, volunteered at our Purim Carnival, held a fashion show, visited a local art gallery and honored three

valued members at Sisterhood Shabbat and our Torah Fund Brunch. A huge thank you goes to our outstanding volunteers that have helped so much this year. Soon we will need our shul’s gardeners and our auxiliary committees to help again to beautify the synagogue grounds. Last summer and fall we weeded, cleaned out beds and planted with the help of Hecht Landscaping, many members and families. An “all call” will go out soon to keep the weeds away this summer. Last year, we usually met Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Of course, we are always flexible with one’s time and weeding can happen whenever you are free. The job will be much easier as we have already done the hardest work. So if you are looking for something to do for a few hours a week, please join in the fun. We want to wish everyone a wonderful Shavout and summer!

B’shalom,

Debby Firestone, Co-President 412-521-4879 ~ debbyfire@aol.com

Dorothy Greenfield, Co-President

412-521-5217 ~ hottiedottie2867@gmail.com

A Message from the Men’s Club reetings from the Beth

Shalom Men's Club. This has

been a quiet spring. We had a

tremendous response from our

Yom Hashoah candle program. As

the number of living voices

dwindles, this effort will help us to never forget. In

April, we sponsored our annual Men's Club Shabbat.

Many thanks to Sandy Zaremberg and Milt Eisner for

arranging the participation of our members and to

Rabbi Staitman for his inspirational words. Thanks to

Zur Goldblum (Pomegranate Catering) for a tasty

luncheon. It was also an honor to have the Israeli

veterans as our guests. On May 17, we will replace the

flags at our veterans’ graves at Beth Shalom

Cemetery in Shaler Twp. Please come and help. We

start about 9:30 in the morning. Two years goes by

quickly. I would like to thank all who have helped me

through these two years. I hope our successes will

multiply with our future leadership. Thank you for the

opportunity to serve.

B’shalom,

Marty Kline

Mishpachtenu

Stay tuned!

Visit our blog, www.cbseducation.wordpress.com

See pictures from recent events, learn more

about our programs, and connect with us!

our Facebook page

www.facebook.com/cbsyouth or by joining our email list by

contacting Ryan at youthdirector@bethshalompgh.org).

A Message from the Youth Director pring has sprung! Purim came and went, Passover cleaning and chametz gorging has

passed, and we look towards Shavuot as we celebrate our Torah

and the blessings it has given to us. Before Moses could reach the blessing of Torah, he had to climb a mountain. If you’re an avid hiker, you will easily recall the burn in your legs and lungs, the cuts on your hands from using rocks to propel yourself upwards, and the ultimate feeling of triumph as you reach the summit. No doubt Moses felt all of these things as he climbed Mount Sinai. Yet with each climb, we must remember to stop for a moment to feel the cool breeze against our backs. Or to stop to watch a tiny spider weave an intricate web. Perhaps we’re most taken aback by the smell of wet moss and dirt. Those tiny blessings are what make the summit that much sweeter. I do not claim to have reached the summit yet, I am still on a very long and winding climb up. However, I have encountered some of the most amazing blessings along the way. I have experienced the awe of our kids as they come together to share their lives

in a Jewish space. I have been welcomed in to the web of families that make up this shul. I have been a part of some truly incredible moments. It is this particular story of Moses that I take with me as I leave my all too short time with Beth Shalom. We all have a mountain to climb, you, me, our kids. Whatever lay at the summit, it is the moments where we stop to look around that make the journey. Thank you, each of you who made my stop here everything I could have asked for. May every one of you have a breeze at your back, beautiful scenery around you, and a friend by your side as you continue your climb.

L’shalom,

Ryan Tuchin

youthdirector@bethshalompgh.org 412-421-2288 ext. 463

Don’t Forget!

Annual Spring Meeting - Wednesday, 5/20 - 7:30p

Our USY Board

Michael Fingerman

Dana Sufrin

Cindy Goodman-Leib

Ira Frank

Joel Greenhouse

for all their support!

Special Thanks to

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SHAVUOT 2015 – 5775

EREV SHAVUOT—Saturday, May 23

Minhah/Ma’ariv…………………………...…………………….8:35 pm Helfant Chapel (Candle Lighting Time 9:18 p.m. – blessings #1 and #2)

Dairy Dessert………………………………...…………..…….9:00 pm Samuel and Minnie Hyman Ballroom

Sponsored by the Rose and Harry Rosen Confirmation Class Endowment

Community-Wide Adult Tikkun Leil Shavuot–Study and Discussion……...……….10:00 pm-1:00 am At the Jewish Community Center (Multiple sessions will take place each hour)

All Night Tikkun Leil Shavuot at Beth Shalom………………….…1:00 am-6:30 am Weinberg Pavilion A variety of sessions led by Rabbi Levin, USYers and Congregants

1ST DAY OF SHAVUOT—Sunday Morning, May 24

(Candle lighting time 9:18 p.m. - Blessings #1 and #2)

Early Morning Minyan………………………………………………………………...6:30 am Helfant Chapel Main Services…………………………………………………………………………….9:00 am Helfant Chapel

Featuring Bikurim/First Fruits/ with participation by all of our children Annual Bounty of Babies celebrating all newborns

Sunday Evening, June 4………………………………………………………………8:00 pm Helfant Chapel

2ND DAY OF SHAVUOT—Monday Morning, May 25

Early Morning Service (with Yizkor)………………………………………………….6:30 am Helfant Chapel Morning Service (Yizkor approx. 10:30)………………….9:00 am Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary Minhah/Ma’ariv…………………………………………………………………………...8:35 pm Helfant Chapel

BLESSINGS FOR KINDLING FESTIVAL CANDLES:

#1

ה ה' א רּוְך ַאתָּ ִליק ֵנר ֶשל יוֹם טוֹב-בָּ ַהדְּ נּו לְּ ִצּוָּ יו, וְּ וֹתָּ ִמצְּ נּו בְּ שָּ עוֹלָּם, ֲאֶשר ִקדְּ . לֵהינּו ֶמֶלְך הָּBaruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu melech ha-olam, asher kid-shanu b’mitz-votav, v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov

#2

ה ה' א רּוְך ַאתָּ ַמן ַהֶזה. -בָּ נּו ַלזְּ ִהִגיעָּ נּו וְּ מָּ ִקיְּ נּו וְּ יָּ עוֹלָּם, ֶשֶהח לֵהינּו ֶמֶלְך הָּ

. yanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higi’anu la’z’man ha’zeh-cheh-heh-sheholam, -Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheynu melech ha

As part of this year’s Eruv Shavuot evening services, we will honor the Torah Readers from our Congregation.

Mishpachtenu

Thank you to those who contributed to our Passover Maot Hitin (Tzedakah) Fund. Your gifts enabled us to provide Passover items to many families in need.

Ann Adler Neila and Daniel Bendas Tsiona and Alan Blitstein Elaine and Sheldon Catz

Lea E. Davidson Sharon and Larry Dobkin Sarita and Milton Eisner Helen and Richard Feder

Debby and Nate Firestone Ira Frank

Rose & Joshua S. Geller Debby Gillman and Daniel Kass

Cindy Goodman- Leib and Scott Leib Beth and Howard Grill

William Hoffman Reva and Stanley Horn

Adrienne and Evan Indianer Rhoda and Richard Judd Clarice and Robert Katz

Elaine and Carl Krasik Carol Lederer

Ruth S. Lessing Toby and Ronald Neufeld

Carol Pearlman Jean and Paul Reznick

Natalie M. Rosenbloom Connie and Harry Smolar

Claire and Morris Weinbaum Elinor and Sandy Zaremberg

Todah Rabah to our members who contributed to the 2015 Passover Yizkor Fund. May the memories of your loved ones serve as a blessing to us all during this Passover season, and all year long.

Neila and Danny Bendas In loving memory of Ruth and Morry Hecht

and Eva and Willie Bendas Sharon and Larry Dobkin

In loving memory of our loved ones Ruth Ganz Fargotstein

In loving memory of beloved parents, brothers and husbands

Cindy Goodman-Leib and Scott Leib In loving memory of Dennis Goodman

Reva and Stanley Horn In loving memory of Clara and George Weintraub, Ruth

and Milton Horn Adrienne, Evan, Adam and Noah Indianer In loving memory of Rabbi Kalman B. Taxon

Rhoda and Richard Judd In loving memory of Sarah and Jacob Marks and Lillian Judd Grobstein and Sidney Judd

Carol Lederer In loving memory of beloved departed

Ruth S. Lessing In loving memory of beloved departed

Ronald and Toby Neufeld In loving memory of Norma Neufeld and David (Tewel)

Heringer Natalie M. Rosenbloom

In loving memory of David A Rosenbloom Karen and Paul Shapiro

In loving memory of beloved parents: Yetta D. and Irving Samuels and Florence and Albert Shapiro

Vera and Mark Sherman

Ellen and Franklin Toker

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ARNOLD H. & BELLE G. LAZARUS END In Memory Of: Belle Lazarus Edward & Carolyn Gabelman

BETH SHALOM JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND In Honor Of: David Forman’s marriage

Anna Adler In Memory Of: Charles “Chuck” Frisch

Honey & Harold Forman George Hudof Paula Rubin Jules Kruman

Lynn & Jeffrey Rosenthal Belle Lazarus

Honey & Harold Forman Morton Rubin

Martha Safyan Golda Getz

Thomas Holber & Linda Safyan Mark Zunder

Honey & Harold Forman

Speedy Recovery: Milt Eisner

Honey & Harold Forman Laurie Kamras

BUILDING FUND

In Memory Of: Burton “Burt” Skirble Alan & Fern Steckel

CHUMASHIM FUND

In Honor Of: Ira Frank Julie Carman

Leah Margolis Hannah Roberts Hanna Rosenfeld Jessica Weiner

EARLY CHILDHOOD

GENERAL FUND In Honor Of: Jonah Albert’s 2nd birthday

Aviva & Noah Lubowsky Lidush Goldschmidt

Cherie & Stanley Maharam Lois & Alan Kopolow ’s new grandson, Mason

H. Michael & Ellen Siegel Asher Resnick’s 2nd birthday

Aviva & Noah Lubowsky Sabina Robinson

Cherie & Stanley Maharam

Bar Mitzvah of Art & Marlene Silverman’s grandson, Jonah H. Michael & Ellen Siegel Pam Savitz’s medical school graduation

Julian Elbling Laurie & Harry Zionts’ granddaughter, Aliya

H. Michael & Ellen Siegel Shirley Zionts’ great-granddaughter, Aliya

H. Michael & Ellen Siegel Simona Svoboda’s 2nd birthday

Aviva & Noah Lubowsky In Memory Of: Irving Blumenfeld

Neila & Danny Bendas Julian Elbling

Jules Kruman Cookie Elbling

Julian Elbling H. Michael & Ellen Siegel

Belle G. Lazarus Cookie Elbling Julian Elbling

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACH FUND

In Honor Of: The Birth of Ezra Kosoff

Aviva & Noah Lubowsky

In Memory Of: Charles “Chuck” Frisch

Aviva & Noah Lubowsky

FERN MOSCOV EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor Of: William “Billy” Marks

Fern S. Moscov

In Memory Of: Maurice “Tito” Braunstein Fern S. Moscov Jules Kruman

Fern S. Moscov Belle G. Lazarus

Barb & Earl Kaiserman Marvin “Sonny” Morris

Fern S. Moscov Lea Szklinski

Esther Palkovitz Fern S. Moscov Lea Szklinski

Joseph Safyan Fern S. Moscov

GENERAL FUND

In Honor Of: Eitan Weinkle becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Jean & Paul Reznick The Birth of Helen & Rich Feder’s granddaughter Diane Silberg & Stanley Kirshenbaum

Milt Eisner’s special birthday Barbara & Elliot Kramer

In Memory Of: Myra Askin

Deborah & Nathan Firestone Irving Blumenfeld

Mr. & Mrs. William Berkowitz Judith Blumenfeld Linda & Alan Doernberg Marlene & Morris Gelman Gloria Elbling Gottlieb Terry Greenberg Geraldine Harris Shirley Kurtz Evelyn & Meyer Simon

Morton Blumenfeld Reva & Stanley Horn Jean & Paul Reznick

Maurice “Tito” Braunstein Evelyn & Meyer Simon Suzanne & Richard Wagner

Joseph Leonard Freedman Margery Freedman Shrinsky & Children Charles “Chuck” Frisch

Helen & Richard Feder Deborah & Nathan Firestone

Jacob Goldstein Reva & Stanley Horn

Jules Kruman Anna Adler Shirley Barasch Neila & Danny Bendas Marion & Stanford Davis Sharon & Larry Dobkin Linda & Alan Doernberg Maura Anne Dunn Helen & Rich Feder Eveyln & Morris Gelman Miriam Ginsberg Dorothy & Samuel Greenfield Reva & Stanley Horn Teddi & David Horvitz Barbara & Elliot Kramer Elaine & Carl Krasik Sheri & James Krell Harriet Kruman Sheila Kruman Bunny Morris Elaine & Harold Newman Jean & Paul Reznick Sally Rogalsky Marjorie & Murray Sachs Joan Scwartzman Sophie & Robert Shapiro Marianne Silberman Pearle Stark Suzanne & Richard Wagner Holly & Burt Wald Liora & Lee Weinberg Laurie & Harry Zionts Shirley Zionts

Steven Ira Launer Deborah & Nathan Firestone Barbara & Elliot Kramer

Contributions March 9-May 4, 2015

Mishpachtenu

Elaine & Carl Krasik Marianne Silberman Laurie & Harry Zionts

Belle G. and Arnold H. Lazarus Jane Little & Thomas Hostetter

Belle G. Lazarus Ronna & Dan Askin Sosamma & Nathan Berger Jack Dym Miriam Ginsberg Elaine & Alan London Bunny Morris Jean & Paul Reznick Marianne Silberman Holly & Burt Wald Carol & Harvey Wolsh

Paul Lazear Rhoda & Richard Judd Marvin “Sonny” Morris

Adele Abramson Joyce & Mayer Arnowitz Jerry Brown Tibey & Julian Falk Catherine & Mark Loevner Ruth & Ken Raskin Linda Safyan & Thomas Holber Martha Safyan Sally Santman Steven Santman Debbie & Mark Sindler Marcia & Melvin Solomon Linda & Alan Swimmer Elinor & Nathan Young

Esther Palkovitz Reva & Stanley Horn

Melva Prober Belle Roth

Janet Karp Recht Bunny Morris Gerri Sperling & David Slesnick

Joseph Safyan Davida Fromm

Michel Sidorow Davida Fromm

Sanford Sokolsky Evelyn & Meyer Simon

Betty Glickman Weitz Sharon & Larry Dobkin Linda & Alan Doernberg

Mark Zunder Carol Enterline

Speedy Recovery: Milt Eisner

Patty & Harry Schneider Rhoda & Richard Judd

LYNDA HERER GOLDSTEIN

CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

In Honor Of: David Forman’s marriage

Natalie & Lonnie Wolf

In Memory Of: Maurice “Tito” Braunstein

Natalie & Lonnie Wolf Jules Kruman

Natalie & Lonnie Wolf Speedy Recovery: Milt Eisner

Natalie & Lonnie Wolf

MAX ELINOFF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory Of: Jules Kruman

Jonathan Loring & Leah Ackner Marvin “Sonny” Morris

Jonathan Loring & Leah Ackner Esther Palkovitz

Jonathan Loring & Leah Ackner Betty Glickman Weitz

Jonathan Loring & Leah Ackner

MEN’S CLUB In Memory Of: Charles “Chuck” Frisch

Sharon & Larry Dobkin

MILDRED & ISADORE BERKOWITZ MEMORIAL FUND

In Honor Of: The Birth of Elihu Yair Braasch

Elaine Berkowitz Ronna & Dan Askin’s new grandson

Elaine Berkowitz The Engagement of Naida & Ira Kanter’s son

Elaine Berkowitz Edwin Smith’s special birthday

Elaine Berkowitz In Memory Of: Jules Kruman

Elaine Berkowitz Julie Leigh

Elaine Berkowitz Cleo Lowe

Elaine Berkowitz Martin Wekselman

Elaine Berkowitz

Speedy Recovery: Leonard Frank

Elaine Berkowitz Roni Schulof

Elaine Berkowitz

PHILANTHROPIC FUND In Memory Of: Marvin “Sonny” Morris

Beth & Howard Grill SAMUEL & IDA COHEN FUND In Memory Of: Jacob Gildstein Sheila & Alex Cohen

SINGLES FUND In Memory Of: Charles “Chuck” Frisch

Ira Frank

Jules Kruman Ira Frank

Belle G. Lazarus Ira Frank

Janet Karp Recht Ira Frank

Michel Sidorow Ira Frank

SISTERHOOD FUND In Honor Of: Sabina Robinson

Reva & Stanley Horn Dan Gilman’s marriage

Deborah & Nathan Firestone Debbie Resnick’s receiving CDS Lifetime Achievement Award Reva & Stanley Horn

In Memory Of: Belle G. Lazarus

Deborah & Nathan Firestone Jane & Charles Yahr

Janet Karp Recht Deborah & Nathan Firestone

SISTERHOOD FLOWER FUND

In Honor Of: Our grandchildren

Sarita and Milt Eisner Our grandchildren Shirley & Donald Farkas Mildred Feder

Helen and Richard Feder Our 8 grandchildren

Sondra & Richard Glasser Loved ones Gloria Elbling Gottlieb Wedding of David Kanter & Lindsay Schoenberg Naida & Ira Kanter Children & grandchildren

Elaine & Carl Krasik Our children & grandchildren

Elaine & Joseph Sokol In Memory Of: Irving L. Blumenfeld

Cookie Elbling Beloved wife Barbara Bowytz Hoffman

William L Hoffman Sisters, Sylvia Wittlin & Pearl Salz and sister-in-law, Fran Newman Harriet N Kruman Reinhardt Levy

Charilee Levy Grace Miller

Sylvia Reznick Marvin “Sonny” Morris

Bunny Morris Rita and David Schneider

Barbara & Michael Schneider Her mother, Esther Stewart

Anita Lopatin Smolover Stuart Weinbaum

Claire & Morris Weinbaum

Contributions March 9-May 4, 2015

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Yahrzeit Donations March 9-May 4, 2015

Jack Abrams Arleen & Marvin Adelson Anna Adler Ann & Robert L Albert Patrice & Robert Americus Marc Antis Florence Aronson Ronna & Dan Askin Marylyn Baker Layla & Richard Ballon Moshe Baran James Beebe Kathleen & Samuel Beigel Neila & Daniel Bendas Svetlana & Sergey Beniaminov Leonard Berenfield Steffi Willie Berg Barry & Velma Berkey Ronald & Carol Berkman Irwin Berliner Howard G. Bernstein Karen & Thomas Bernstein Chester Berschling Liliya Beylina Harvey Block Beth Blumenfeld Rochelle Blumenfeld Elizabeth Brown Linda Buchman Arnold Caplan & Joyce Tateishi Milton Caplan Rebekah Caplan

Gina & Howard Chajson Gloria Cherelstein Isabel Chernoff Yevelina Chudnovskiy Rina & Leonid Chudnovsky Marianna & Lev Chudnovsky Kathy Cohen Nathan Cohen Linda & Richard Cohen Ellen Frohlich Cole Jacqueline Colker Lee Colker Carol Connor Milton Cooper Polly Craighill Lois Crone Shelley Daniels Barry & Donna Davidson Georgia Davidson Jerome & Shirlee Davis Phyllis Dreyfuss Esther & Harry Drucker Ellen & Aaron Edelstein Ruth Edelstein Ilene & Karl E. Egerman Linda & Irwin Ehrenreich Cookie Elbling Julian Elbling Lois Elbling Gloria Elbling Gottlieb Yetta Elinoff H. Epstein Judy Epstein Kay & Edward Farber Dr. Bruce Farkas Helen & Richard Feder

Ruth Fineberg Ilene & Jay Fingeret Richard Fox

& Roberta Weissburg Ivan & Malke Frank Robin & Abe Friedman Ruth Garvin Laura Geller Elayne Gilbert Lesley & Robert Ginsburg Rochelle & Lawrence Glanz Ruth Glasser Ronda Goetz Bruce Goldberg Ruben Goldberg Jacky Prucz

& Lisa Goldberg Prucz Hersha & Lee Goldman Robert Goldman Morton & Racelle Goldstein Kenneth & Barbara Gordon Kathleen & Robert Grant Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Green Sally & Bill Greene Elizbeth Grzywna Myriam Gumerman Norton Gusky Rita Gusky Hedy & Alvin Guttman Rita & Harvey Haber Eve Hadburg Caryl & Irving Halpern Mimi & Jack Halpern Francine Harvie Robert Henderson Elaine R. Herer

Alan & Dana Himmel Mrs. Harriet Hirshberg David Hoffman William Hoffman Deborah Geffner Holcomb David & Sheila Holzer Retta Horelick Stanley & Reva Horn Shirley Horowitz David & Teddi Horvitz Rhonda & Mark Horvitz Morris & Adriane Horvitz Larry & Kathy Hurwitz Valentina Iomdina Doreen & Lee Israel Jeanne Iwler Stephen & Elizabeth Janci Susan & Charles Kalson Janet & Michael Kamon Jules Kann Rosalind & Richard Kantrowitz Cheryl Katz Clarice & Robert L. Katz Carole Kaufman Mindy Keane Ellen & Jack Kessler Alexander & Helen Kiderman Patricia & Harvey E. Klein Natalie Klein Richard & Rochelle Klein Joseph & Ellen Kleinerman Savie Kleinerman Paul Kornblith Paul & Regina Kotlyar Marilyn Kramer Ruth & Herbert Kramer

Albert Zionts Shirley L. Zionts

Beloved Parents Sam & Molly Zitnick and Harry & Frances Rosen

Allan and Ruth Zytnick

THOMAS MORDECHAI ROSENSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND

In Honor Of: David Forman’s marriage

Sarita & Milt Eisner Rabbi Levin’s new grandson

Sarita & Milt Eisner Eitan Weinkle becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Sarita & Milt Eisner In Memory Of: Maurice “Tito” Braunstein Sarita & Milt Eisner Jules Kruman

Sarita & Milt Eisner Bernice & Jack Meyers Nehla & Marc Rosenstein Patty & Harry Schneider

Speedy Recovery: Yale Rosenstein

Sarita & Milt Eisner YOUTH FUND

In Honor Of: Eitan Weinkle becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Lea Davidson Elinor & Sanford Zaremberg

The Birth of Elihu Yair Braasch Shirley Zionts

In Memory Of: Irving Blumenfeld

Marlene & Morris Gelman Harold Exler

Ida Steinberg Paul Foreman

Ellen & John Missry Jules Kruman

Lea Davidson Sally & Alan Greenwald Cherie & Stanley Maharam Sandra Margolis Ellen & John Missry Marilyn & Casey Neuman

Jean Robin Elinor & Sanford Zaremberg

Steven Ira Launer Lea Davidson Elinor & Sanford Zaremberg

Belle G. Lazarus Sally & Alan Greenwald Sylvia Reznick Connie & Harold Smolar

Michel Sidorow Ellen & John Missry

Betty Glickman Weitz Sandra Margolis Shirley Zionts

Speedy Recovery: Milt Eisner

Claire & Morris Weinbaum Shirley Farkas

Sally & Alan Greenwald

Contributions March 9-May 4, 2015

Mishpachtenu

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

Dear fellow congregants, We have begun preparing the Book of Remembrance for the coming year’s Yizkor Services. If you put an entry in last year, look for your personalized form in the mail in the coming weeks. If you have not memorialized loved ones you have lost in the Book of Remembrance, these are a few reasons, among many, why we do so:

An entry in the Book of Remembrance is a meaningful and tangible way to remember and honor our departed loved ones.

If you are not able to make it to shul for Yizkor services, you may take a book home for personal reflection and to share with family members.

The Jewish people have remembered their departed in this manner for more than a thousand years. The funds derived from your contribution help maintain lifecycle events at Congregation Beth Shalom,

which serve you and your entire community. We hope you will consider participating this year. If you have any questions, call the synagogue office: 412-421-2288.

Sincerely, Aviva Lubowsky and Mo Goldberg Book of Remembrance Co-Editors

Write your own name(s) and the name(s) of your beloved departed and their relation to you as in the following example. This is the format for all entries in the Book of Remembrance.

Example: YOUR NAME(S) HERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name and Name Example, beloved parents Another Example, beloved father

(Make checks payable to Congregation Beth Shalom.) Please return this form along with your payment by June 19, 2015.

Name:

Phone: Email:

Office use only: Date paid: Amount: cc:

Lines:

Cost is $24 per person or couple you are remembering = $ Total Cost

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Elaine & Carl Krasik Nancy Kraut Felice & Jerry Krupp Susan & Michael Kurtz Shirley Kurtz Howard & Carol Lang Ruth Lasday Marilyn & Earl Latterman Racille Lazar Helen K. & Darrell H. Lazarus Patrick Coyne & Nancy Lazear Beverly Lebovitz Carol Lederer Ilene & Jeffrey Lederer Lois Leff Jocelyn Lehman Kenneth & Pamela Lessans Ellen Letwin Schulz Beth Lev Judd Levenson Max Levine & Hilary Spatz Charilee Levy Donald & Lois Lewis Penina & Marvin Lieber Malvina & Yuriy Linkov Marc & Kathy Lipsitz Michael Litman Wolfe Lowenthal Jack & Denise Malvin Patricia & Jack Marcus Sandra Margolis Adele & Robert Markovitz Ellen Marmer Darlena & Thomas Marmins Frederick & Sherri Mayer Debra & Nelson Mellitz Jane & Mark Mendlow Barbara Sachnoff Mendlowitz Nancy & Joel Merenstein Bella Meskina Polina Mezhebovskaya Ravenna & Bernard Miller Joseph Moidel Bunny Morris Alvin and Shirley Mundel Rona F. Mustin Annie Chijner Myers Helen Naimark Carole L. Neiberg Reva & Lee Neiman Marta & Daniel Nizhner Donna & Simon Noel Sandy & Harold Oker Frances W Ortenberg Eileen & Lawrence Paper Amir & Sylvia Pilch Jeffrey Pittler Mildred Plack Marcia & Joel Platt Sherri & Tom Polito Helene Pretter Masha Promyshlyanska

Charles & Rochelle Quinn Marilyn Rattner Roberta Recht David Reiss Paul & Jean Reznick Marion & Alan Reznik Irwin Richman Arnold Robbins Carolyn Robbins Marjorie Robbins Martin Roberts Jean Robin Ronna & Jeffrey Robinson Ferne & Nathan Rogow Bruce & Jane Rollman Dorothy Rosen Wilman & Sidney Rosen Barbara & Jerome Rosenberg Debra & Larry J. Rosenbloom Natalie Rosenbloom Mitchell B. Rosenfeld Peter Rosenfeld Sabina Bilder Harvey & Beverly Rosenthal Lynn & Jeffrey Rosenthal Robert Rosenthal Belle Roth Robert Rubinoff Jill Smudski James & Louisa Rudolph Morris Sadwick Martha Safyan Janet Sahn Ritu Sahni Marlene Salus Stuart Savage Adrienne & Larry Savitz Toby & Jeffrey Schaffer Pamela Schepp Rebecca Schorin Alan C. Schwartz Marce & Howard S. Schwartz Elkie Secher Joni & Lloyd Seiavitch M. & Barbara Seltman Shoshanna & Adam Shear Barbara & Herbert Shear Maria & Neal Shenderovich Mark & Vera Sherman Rosalyn Sherman Lois Sherry Raisa & Valery Sheykhet Lev Sheynberg Ferne & Bernard Shire Mark J. Shire Howard Shore Richard Siegel William & Marian Siegel Ada Silverberg Arthur & Marlene Silverman Jerry D. Silverman Paul Silverman Audrey & Ralph Silverman Cynthia Simon Veronica Singer Lynne & David Smith Edwin & Iris Smith Marlene & Herman A. Smith Harold & Connie Smolar

Neil Smolar Arlene & Barry Sokolow Paula & Jerry Sokolow Neil Yetta Speiser Diana Spodek Ahuva Stadtlander Dalia Stadtlander Morris Stahl Bernard Dane Stein Jessy & Jay Stein Judith L. Stein Joann & Steven Stein Carole & David Steinbach Cindy Steinberg Hieleen Steinberg

& Mrs. Steinberg(Granovitz) Rabbi Stephen & Lisa Steindel Janet Stept Theodore Stern Sharon & Richard Sweet Shirley & Stephen Tannenbaum Ruth Tanur Samuel Tisherman Michael Tseytlin Lyudmila Meskina Michael Tseytlin Lyudmila Meskina Nancy & Gary Tuckfelt Mr. & Mrs. William Veshancey Jaclyn & Arnold Wagner Suzanne & Richard Wagner Florence Walk Linda Walker Jacquelin Wechsler Stanley & Helene Weiner Mindy & Jeff S. Weiner Susan & Bruce Weiner Ruth F. Weisberger Herbert & Natalie Weisman Milton Weisman Marion & Harry J. Weiss Patricia Weiss Cathy Weitz Elise & Steven Weitz Robert S. Whitman Selma Witchel Elizabeth Witschard Patricia Wolbe Virginia Wolf Bruce Yaillen

& Judy Light-Yaillen Carol Yaster William Levant Elinor & Nathan Young Stephen Young Julia & Yevgeniy Yuger Gudya Yuk Sanford & Elinor Zaremberg Suzanne & Barry Zasloff Daniel & Susan Zeidner Barbara & Sandor Zelekovitz Rita & Arnold Zukerman Linda Zwang

Yahrzeit Donations March 9-May 4, 2015

Mishpachtenu

YAHRZEIT PLAQUES

PLEASE ORDER PLAQUES FOR YOUR BELOVED DEPARTED

PLAQUES WILL BE UNVEILED DURING YIZKOR SERVICES OF

YOM KIPPUR, SHEMINI ATZERET, PESACH, and SHAVUOT

Member Rate Non-Member Rate

□ PLAQUE IN THE FAYE RUBENSTEIN WEISS SANCTUARY $ 400 $ 500

When you purchase a Yahrzeit Plaque, we make the commitment that the name of your beloved will be published in the Shabbat bulletin on the Shabbat preceding the anniversary of the yahrzeit.

Please complete and mail the following form today with your check to: CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 5915 BEACON STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15217

English Name of Deceased:

Date of Death:

(English Date) (Hebrew Date) Before Sunset After Sunset

Ordered by:

(Name - Please print) (Telephone)

Address:

(Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

Your relationship to deceased:

Unveiling date: YOM KIPPUR SHEMINI ATZERET PESAH SHAVUOT

Check enclosed for $ Signature:

PLEASE LIST COMPLETE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THOSE WHO WISH TO BE NOTIFIED FOR THE YAHRZEITS

(Name) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

(Name) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

(Name) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

Updated 12/2014

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May-June 2015

News in our Congregational Family Ronna and Dan Askin welcomed the birth of their new grandson, Ezra David Kosoff, son of Jacob and Ilene Harris Kosoff. Lidush Goldschmidt and Sabina Robinson were honored at Sisterhood Shabbat. Arlene Shapiro was honored at this year’s Torah Fund Brunch. Lou Plung was honored by Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh. Danny Kass was appointed as Director of the Dorothy P. and Richard P. Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease. Honey and Harold Forman celebrated the marriage of their son, David S. Forman, to Tiffany C. Bolner. Vita Nemirovsky and Jonathan Weinkle celebrated their son Eitan Weinkle becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Jill and Peter Braasch welcomed the birth of their new son, Elihu Yair Braasch. Laurie and Harry Zionts welcomed the birth of their granddaughter, Aliya Brielle Snitman-Zionts, daughter of David Zionts and Avilla Snitman. Aliya is the great-granddaughter of Shirley Zionts. Marlene Behrmann Cohen was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Marlene and Art Silverman celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Jonah Silverman. Elaine Berkowitz received an Honorary Doctorate Causa from University of Prizren. Rabbi Amy Levin celebrated the birth of her grandson, Tsuf Lederhendler. Penina K. Lieber received the Anne X. Alpern Award from the PA Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession. Ira Frank, Stephen Neustein, Lawrence Paper, Rhonda Horvitz, Linda Safyan, Gerry Kobell, Judy Kobell, Louis Weiss, Nate Firestone, Marian Ungar Davis, and Stanford Davis were appointed to the Board of ZOA Pittsburgh.

We are grateful to the many sponsors of our Shabbat Third Meals

David and Teddi Horvitz, Bruce and Deborah Horvitz, and Mark and Rhonda Horvitz in loving memory of their father, Robert Horvitz, and their mother, Esther Horvitz. Ruth Ganz Fargotstein in memory of her beloved brothers, Joe, Saul and Martin Mandel. Natalie Rosenbloom in memory of parents, Mildred and Bill Meyers, Thelma Rosenbloom Olitzky and Henry Olitzky, and Howard Rosenbloom.

Our Community

Mishpachtenu

NICHUM AVELIM—COMFORTING MOURNERS

Tzippy Mazer on the passing of her mother, Betty Glickman Weitz. Harriet Kruman on the passing of her husband, Jules Kruman. Judith Palkovitz on the passing of her brother, Steven Ira Launer. Rina Chudnovsky on the passing of her mother, Hana Ostrovski Zavlkovski. Mark Frisch on the passing of his brother, Charles “Chuck” Frisch. Elisa Recht Marlin on the passing of her mother, Janet Karp Recht. The family of Belle G. Lazarus on her passing. Michael Zunder on the passing of his father, Mark Zunder. Rochelle Blumenfeld on the passing of her husband, Irving Blumenfeld. Harold Blumenfeld on the passing of his father, Irving Blumenfeld. Barbara Braunstein on the passing of her husband, Maurice “Tito” Braunstein. Daniel Rubin on the passing of his father, Abraham Rubin.

Tsiona Blitstein and Yona Saul on the passing of their mother, Sarah Levi. Ira Frank on the passing of his father, Leonard Frank. Cindy Speck on the passing of her mother, Lois Kanterman.

May our mourners find comfort in the embrace of our community

WE THANK THE GENEROUS

SPONSORS OF EACH KIDDUSH

FOLLOWING SHABBAT SERVICES March 14th - Kiddush Club organized by Abby

Schachter 21st - Beth Shalom Sisterhood in honor of

Sisterhood Shabbat 28th - Kiddush Club organized by Kate

Rothstein

April 18th - Vita Nemirovsky and Jonathan Weinkle

in honor of Eitan Weinkle becoming a Bar Mitzvah

25th - Beth Shalom Men’s Club in honor of

Men’s Club Shabbat

May 2nd - Kiddush Club organized by Debby Gillman 9th - Rabbi Levin in honor of the birth of her

grandson, Tsuf Lederhendler

Our Community

Beth Shalom member Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz recently completed her autobiography, “Live Life...Love Country,” published by America Star Books and available in the Sisterhood Judaica Shop. Berkowitz, a Pittsburgh dentist, spent 38 years and four

deployments in the Army Reserves. She is currently practicing homebound dentistry for the elderly and special needs population in Pittsburgh. Berkowitz can be reached at thetoothfairy@msn.com.

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Lester Hamburg Member of the Year Award Nomination Form

The Executive Committee is seeking nominations for the Lester Hamburg Member of the Year Award. This award was established in 1998 to recognize a member of our Congregation with the following qualities:

Participated in a broad range of synagogue activities over an extended period of time;

Exemplifies a leadership role in synagogue and community activities and programs; and

Demonstrates altruism and philanthropy according to his/her station in life. Past Presidents and Officers who have not served in an elected position in the past ten years are eligible. Honorary Presidents are eligible five years after their election. Current Officers of the Congregation are not eligible for this award. Previous recipients of the award were:

Nominate a member of your choice for this award in the space below. Please return this form to the Beth Shalom office by July 31, 2015.

Harriet Kruman Ethel Helfant Feldman Sandy Zaremberg

David Graff Shirley Zionts Natalie Rosenbloom

Norma Kirkell Sobel Gerald Kobell Marlene Behrmann-Cohen

Harvey Robins Paul Shapiro Julian Elbling

Michael Samuels Arnold H. Lazarus Judy Kornblith Kobell

Milton Eisner Yale Rosenstein Dorita Krifcher

Stephen Neustein

I wish to nominate for the Lester Hamburg Member of the Year Award..

Please explain your choice:

Your name:

Mishpachtenu

Nathan E. Snader Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form

The Executive Committee is seeking nominations for the Nathan E. Snader Distinguished Service Award. This award was established in 1984 to recognize a member of our Congregation with the following qualities:

Many years of service to Congregation Beth Shalom and to the Jewish community

Exemplifies the Judaic principle of selfless devotion and charity, without seeking personal recognition.

Past Presidents, Honorary Presidents and Officers of the Congregation are not eligible for this award. Previous recipients of the award were:

Nominate a member of your choice for this award in the space below. Please return this form to the Beth Shalom office by July 31, 2015.

David Lichter Chelle Rosenfeld Bernice Elinoff

Ruth Zaremberg Isadore Berkowitz Sarita Eisner

Ida Rubenstein Milton Weiss Sophie Goldman

Earnest Nachman Irving Elbling Alex Kiderman

Ruth Ganz Fargotstein Bunny Morris Stanley Maharam

Ida Bluestone Marlene Silverman Dorothy Greenfield

Gloria Elbling Bernice Meyers Sondra Izenson Glasser

Ellen Gordon Spatt Jan Levinson Helen R. Feder

Ruth Fauman-Fichman Jules Kruman Ann Gould

Sidney Blitz Ruth Foreman Moshe Baran

Gerald Kobell

I wish to nominate for the Nathan E. Snader Distinguished Service Award.

Please explain your choice:

Your name:

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