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May 2011 Nisan / Iyar 5771

Only YOU can ensure the completion of our school expansion by August 2011.

Support Jewish Education at Beth Am with a generous contribution to our "Dor-to-Dor" campaign.

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Many of us are disappointed that our

Congregational Pilgrimage to Israel had to

be postponed in light of the personal needs

of those who planned to travel with Elissa

and me through Israel. What is fascinating

is that not a single one of our pilgrims

withdrew because of safety issues. As

the 60 participants who have traveled with

Beth Am in the past will attest: Israel is one

of the safest places to be! This year's

group, along with a number of people who had told us that next

year would be better for them, have promised to "sign on" in the

Fall when we organize our next trip.

Gil Mann, an educator in Minneapolis, offers an insightful

perspective of Israel. For two thousand years – from the year 70

to 1948 – Jews were powerless and threatened. The Jewish

communities in Israel and throughout the world offered prayers

highlighting our People's dream that we will have the opportunity

to gather from the four corners of the earth and "go home."

Israeli citizens and Jews throughout the world today marvel at

the modern and powerful country Israel has become, especially in

comparison to her early decades of struggle and scarcity. Today,

new highways, buses and trains make traveling throughout the

country effortless (though Israeli drivers may be a bit

intimidating). High tech is booming, and Israel shares with the

world medical technology, computer programs, apps beyond

imagination, irrigation systems, security protocols and military

armaments in the air and on the ground. Just last month, we saw

how the Iron Dome missile defense

destroyed missiles launched from Gaza

toward civilian targets in Israel.

At the same time, Israel seems powerless

to influence the unrest in the streets in the

countries that surround her. Israelis watch

these unpredictable developments with

concern for the consequences for Israel

could be negative, even violent.

Looking at our history and our Tradition –

our Sages, our Sacred Texts, our lives in America and the history

of Israel – we can see that being powerless and powerful has

always determined the direction of Jewish life. We must remain

aware and support Israel as our People's center of spiritual and

physical focus.

Every Jew – and the non-Jewish world – should note and share

the fact that between the years 70 and 1948, no outside

government ever ruled Israel from within the Land. Jews – not

Arabs and/or Palestinians (who are really Jordanians) – have

always resided in the Land. We never left our Homeland, Israel!

Come with us to Israel next year and feel the true power of the

Jewish People!

— Rabbi Rick Sherwin RabbiRick@embarqmail.com

FROM

OUR

RABBI

HOW DO WE ANSWER MISSIONARIES?

Instead of engaging those whose only focus is the Saving of

the Jewish Soul, we might simply respond, "I am happy that you

have found your spiritual home. I know who I am and where I

belong. And if my questions are not all answered (or even

answerable), I still have a solid foundation of universal and

eternal values that come out of the history of my People.

"We began as a People dedicated to transforming the world

from the way it is to the way it ought to be for all humanity, one

mitzva at a time. Every ritual we perform and every ethical act

reveals a value that strengthens both humanity and the Jewish

People. I am proud to be a Jew."

We do not go out and knock on doors. At the same time, we

do offer to open our doors to anyone who might be interested,

which is certainly different than active recruiting. We simply

open a door and invite anyone in need to walk through. That is

as close as we get.

S'FIRA: COUNTING THE OMER

For seven weeks – from the second evening of Passover until

the evening preceding Shavuot – we commemorate the measure

of barley (known as the Omer) that our ancestors brought to the

Temple in Jerusalem as a thanksgiving offering for the Spring

harvest. We assign a number to each new day during this 49-day

period, offering a b'rakha as we remind ourselves to count each

day and to make each day count.

The period of counting is called S'fira, and it creates a bridge

between Passover and Shavuot. The exodus meant that we were

physically free from slavery in Egypt; revelation at Sinai (the theme of Shavuot) enabled us to be spiritually free to study Torah and to enhance our lives with depth and meaning. The message

of S'fira is that physical freedom without spiritual freedom is

incomplete.

YOM HA-ATZMA'UT

Yom ha-Atzma'ut – the 5th day of Iyar – Israel's Independence Day, is a religious holiday for all Jews. As we celebrate this day

that stands on the same level as Hanuka and Purim, we

acknowledge a fact of history that our ancestors could only

imagine in the most ideal dreams.

Israel has shown the world that Jews are serious about survival

and will never tolerate persecution from the outside world again.

And when Israel is threatened, the entire Jewish world pulls

together, offering both physical and spiritual support for the Land

of our People.

This year, we celebrate Israel's 63rd Anniversary beginning on

Sunday evening, May 8 and continuing through Monday.

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CHANGE IN OFFICE HOURS

Please note our new office hours:

● Monday, Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

● Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 p.m. when

Religious School is in session)

● Thursday: CLOSED

● Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you have an emergency when our office is closed that

requires immediate attention (e.g., death in the family),

please call 407.810.5595.

As spring arrives and our children and

grandchildren eagerly anticipate their

summer break and we plan for our long

awaited summer vacations, I wanted to

update everyone on the current status of

the expansion of our education facility.

General Contractor As I previously

announced, we have a contract with a

general contractor for the construction of

the addition. All work will comply with

applicable standards, statutes and ordinances.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) It was recently brought

to our attention that there was an issue regarding the ability of

a fire truck to turn around in our parking lot. The most cost

effective and easiest way to comply with this requirement was

to keep the Sand Lake Road access open, in addition to the

new Line Drive access. This required an amendment to the

PUD since the PUD limited each lot to one point of access. The

good news is that, as a result of the hard work of Scott

Halperin and Steve Leibowitz, we are now waiting only for a

public hearing on this issue and the approval of the Board of

County Commissioners. We expect this to have been approved

by the time you receive this Bulletin.

"Life Safety" Requirements We were notified during the

permitting process that we must bring our existing building into

compliance with current standards. We will make these

improvements with the least possible impact on our budget.

This will not affect the start of the new

construction.

Site Plan We have received final approval

on the site plan.

Building Permit We have received final

approval to build from the Building

Department.

Water Management District Approval

We have received final approval from the

St. Johns River Water Management District.

Fire Marshall At the time of this writing, this approval is the

only open item. We anticipate approval by the time you

receive this Bulletin, at which point, we will be able to begin

construction.

This summer, we will be busy at the shul as our new

construction progresses. I urge each of you to support this

expansion by donating as much as you can to our Capital

Campaign – this is essential in order to complete this project as

quickly as possible. We have had some very generous

contributions; however, we need the participation of 100% of our

members. I say with great pride that EVERY MEMBER of your

Board of Directors has contributed to this campaign.

— Jim Riola

President

FROM

OUR

PRESIDENT

PURIM CARNIVAL

Volunteerism is central to synagogue life at Congregation Beth

Am. Whenever there is a festival to be observed, a simha to be

celebrated, or a task to be completed, volunteers always step

forward to contribute time and effort.

The Purim Carnival has long been a tradition that is entirely

homegrown. Parents, grandparents and our youth gather to run

the games and activities for the enjoyment of our Religious

School students. The joy and excitement of Purim literally spill

out of our classrooms and onto our parking lot. It is a memorable

experience for our youngest congregants.

Who can forget: Shaving Haman? Making a Mask?

Hamantaschen Walk? Going Fishing? Or Morris Rashy’s

legendary sleight of hand playing the Shell Game?

Our most sincere thanks are due to those who volunteered at

this year’s Purim Carnival:

Make A Mask: Anna Karasik, Aleah Stein and

Rebecca Stein

Lollipop Tree: Lila Gaber and Sheila Rashy

Quarter Drop: Vali Agronovsky and

Taylor Kuperberg

Going Fishing: Nina Karlinsky, Jori Allen, Marty Stein

and Brian Cooper

Shaving Haman: Debbie Reichelson and

Sherry Williams

Football Throw: Jeff Grushka

Duck Pond: Rachel & Sam Shapiro

Hamantaschen Walk: Lori Helman

Bowling: Eva Gaber, Rich Citrenbaum, Ira Locks and

Mike Cohen

Basketball: Jacob Karlinsky and Mark Lichtenstein

Set-Up/Clean-Up: Gail Lewis, Jake Wilson, Michael

Stricker and Ed Sheplan

Pizza and Hamantaschen: Suzanne & Lane Mercer

Together, our volunteers put together a most enjoyable

carnival!

— Dan Williams

Immediate Past President

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CHALUTZIM — OUR YOUTH GROUP

This past month was a lot of fun for Chalutzim. At our Purim

Extravaganza, we enjoyed being silly and messy during our relay

race with jelly beans, whip cream, water balloons and more! In

the months to come, we will have more social events. I have

included a list, put together by some of our Chalutzimers, of

possible events that we might like to participate in. With that

said, it would be so wonderful to have feedback from all of the

Chalutzimers as to which events look like the most fun for

everyone! Please read through the list and let me know your

opinions or any further suggestions.

1. Ice skating 2. Roller skating

3. Magic game 4. Football game

5. Mascot games 6. Pool Party

7. Rebounders 8. Visit nursing home*

9. Meals on Wheels* 10. A night out at the movies

11. Mini Golf 12. Scavenger hunt at the mall

13. Talent show 14. Laser Tag

15. Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen*

16. Israeli Pen Pal Letter Writing*

17. Rockies Replay (Arcade and Games)

18. Freedom Ride (therapeutic horseback riding)*

*This is a Tikun Olam event

I am really looking forward to working with all of the kids as we

plan many more exciting events and create a strong and

successful Chalutzim Kehilah! .

– Talia Boxman

Youth Program Advisor

talia.boxman@gmail.com

eBay at CBA

If so, please donate these items to us

– it's a win-win situation. You support

Beth Am and get the tax deduction – we

sell the items on eBay and other venues

and use the proceeds to fund operations,

activities and programming at Beth Am.

We thank the people who have given

us items to sell and we thank Herb

Weissman, through whose efforts we are

raising $300 each month. He has sold

electronics, small appliances, artwork,

menoras, candlesticks, etc. So please

think of CBA when you think of disposing

of gently used items you no longer need

or use.

Please call Herb (407.774.9695) if you

have any questions or to arrange for

pickup of your unused treasures.

VCR's

DVR's

Stereos

Cell phones

Household appliances

Speakers

Satellite receivers

While doing your spring cleaning, did you find :

● A gift or gift certificate that you can't use?

● A piece of artwork that used to hang in your house but no longer fits in? ● New or gently used non-clothing items that are just taking up space?

● Designer clothing or accessories that never see the light of day?

● Jewelry that you no longer wear? ● An impulse buy that you don't use?

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WELCOME! My)bh MykwrbMy)bh MykwrbMy)bh MykwrbMy)bh Mykwrb

We welcome the following members to the Beth Am family:

Karen Stroup

Linda & Jerrod Zlatkiss

FROM OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT

For all the years that my family has belonged to Beth Am, we

have been told that this congregation was different. We were

told that there was a different "aura" or attitude among the

members. Sure, when a minyan was needed for a member

sitting Shiva, people turned out in support. For festive occasions

like the Passover Seder, Hanuka party, Purim celebrations, etc.,

people turned out. For Yizkor services during the year, people

turned out. The Men's Club and Sisterhood had a good base

membership. But that didn't necessarily differentiate Beth Am

from the other synagogues we had belonged to over the years.

Then, an old injury and arthritis began to catch up with me. Over

an 18 month period, my right knee deteriorated to the extent that

I needed a cane to get around. Many, many members inquired

about the problem. Some had gone through similar or more

serious surgeries and gave me words of encouragement.

Finally, in mid-March, I had a total knee replacement. It was in

the week before the surgery and then the ensuing weeks that I

came to understand the Beth Am State of Mind. I got many

phone calls and e-mails prior to the surgery – all with well wishes

and people trying to put my mind at ease. Many visited me at

the hospital in Winter Park. It wasn't the closest hospital to any

of these visitors, but they came nonetheless. "Get Well" cards,

phone messages and e-mails continued to come in as the days

and weeks passed. Some were from people with whom I was

quite familiar, but others were from Beth Am members whom I

knew only in passing. There were offers of assistance in the form

of rides and companionship – none of which was disingenuous.

It is understandable that your friends comfort you and

communicate their willingness to help. It is also understandable

CBA SISTERHOOD

Affiliated with

Women's League for

Conservative/Masorti Judaism

Join us on Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Stein Mart in Oak

Grove Shoppes, Altamonte Springs for "Summer Breeze", an

evening of fashions and accessories for spring and summer (see

Page 6). There will be mimosas and light hors d'oeuvres as you

enjoy a lively and informative presentation of what's new in

fashion. See the latest on making the most of your wardrobe

with the right accessories. This is our last Sisterhood event of the

fiscal year, so come on out and enjoy yourself… you deserve it!

Couvert is $8 if your R.S.V.P. is received by May 23 or $10 at

the door. Contact me for more information. Everyone is

welcome to attend… feel free to bring guests!

In coordination with the administrative calendar of Women's

League for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, our sisterhood has a

July 1 – June 30 fiscal year. So now is the perfect time to make

your commitment for the 2011-2012 year!

— Cathy Swerdlow

Sisterhood President

cswerd@gmail.com

321.663.3448

BOOK & MOVIE CLUB

The CBA Book & Movie Club met in April to see the film Cast a

Giant Shadow. It was based on the true story of Colonel Mickey

Marcus (played by Kirk Douglas), an American who helped lead

the newly formed Israeli army during Israel's fight for

independence in 1948. This movie was chosen because its topic

relates to the upcoming anniversary of Israel's independence. If

you haven't seen it, it is available through Netflix – it's a

worthwhile opportunity to see how Israel defended her newly-

won independence.

The book we will discuss this month is House Rules by Jodi

Picoult. "Jacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger's syndrome. He's

hopeless at reading social clues or expressing himself to others,

though he's brilliant in many ways. He has a special focus on one

subject… forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues

him in to crime scenes." The author's extensive research for this

book results in us learning a great deal about autism, and more

specifically about Asperger's syndrome, as well as forensic

science.

We hope to see you on May 19 at 7 p.m. at Panera Bread on

Forest City Road (across from Costco and next to Walmart).

— Norma Greenberg

407.788.2285

Normajg28@aol.com

that those with whom you infrequently connect don't

communicate. The Beth Am State of Mind, however, came

through loud and clear with contacts from those members that I

didn't know well, letting me know that they were thinking of me.

That's what sets Beth Am apart from most other synagogues.

I hope that each of you will help make all our members feel as

welcome as I have felt during my recovery. Communicate with

others – even if it's only leaving a phone message. Perpetuate

that Beth Am State of Mind.

— Steve Leibowitz

President-Elect

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Fashion, fun and food…

Tuesday, May 24, at 7 pm

Stein Mart – Oak Grove Shoppes

995 N SR 434, Altamonte Springs

Couvert: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

RSVP by May 23 to Cathy Swerdlow

(cswerd@gmail.com or 407.862.2374)

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Adult Ed. 1: 101 Questions Adult Ed. 2: Siddur Skills and ABM Adult Ed. 3: Reading the Bible "Between the Lines"

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri t b #t b #t b #t b #

1 9:30 AM Religious School School Pictures Grades Pre-K - 5

יום השואהHolocaust

Rememberance Day

2 3 5:00 PM Religious School (Winter Springs) School Pictures Grades 6 & 7

4 4:15 PM Religious School (Longwood) School Pictures Grades 6 & 7

7:15 PM Adult Education 3

5 6 7:46 8:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Bat Mitzva Allie Blattner

7 9:00 AM Mitzva Class 10:00 AM Emor

Bat Mitzva Allie Blattner

Sunset: 8:04

8 9:30 AM Religious School 10:00 AM Adult Education 1 11:00 AM Adult Education 2 11:00 AM

Israel Independence

Day Celebration

Happy

Mother's Day!

9

העצמאות יוםIsrael

Independence Day

10 5:00 PM Religious School (Winter Springs) 7:30 PM Board Meeting

11 4:15 PM Religious School (Longwood) 7:15 PM Adult Education 3

12 13 7:50 8:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Bat Mitzva

Taylor Kuperberg

14 9:00 AM Mitzva Class 10:00 AM B'har

Bat Mitzva Taylor Kuperberg Sunset: 8:09

15 9:30 AM Religious School

Closing Sunday Session

Grades Pre-K - 5

16 17 18 7:15 PM Adult Education 3

19 7:00 PM

Book & Movie Club

(Panera Bread)

20 7:54 8:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

Bar Mitzva

Zachary Wattman

21 9:00 AM Mitzva Class Closing Session Graduation Shabbat

10:00 AM B'hukotai

Bar Mitzva Zachary Wattman Sunset: 8:13

22 LaG b'Omer

23 24 7:00 PM Summer Breeze presented by Sisterhood (Stein Mart)

25 26 27 7:58 8:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat

28 10:00 AM B'midbar Sunset: 8:17

29 30 Memorial Day (Office Closed)

31 REMINDER:

COMMUNITY MINYAN

7:45 AM, MON.-FRI.

JEWISH ACADEMY

STUDY & DISCUSSION GROUP

MEETS AFTER

KIDDUSH LUNCHEON

EVERY SATURDAY

May 2011 Congregation Beth Am Nisan / Iyar 5771

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Support Beth Am AND

celebrate your special occasion

with custom invitations and announcements.

We carry a full line from

Regency, Encore and Checkerboard.

You can also order a tallit

for yourself or for your child's Bat/Bar Mitzva.

Contact Debbie Davids at 407.869.0238.

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SHARING THE CARING

Share the news with members who don't have e-mail

Share your compassion with recently bereaved members

Share your time with members who are home alone

Share your time with members who are in nursing homes

Share your time with members who are in a hospital

Join the Care Team —

for additional information, please contact

Debbie Zelkowitz (407.862.7471)

MAY B'NAI MITZVA

If we have inadvertently omitted a birthday,

anniversary or yahrtzeit or published incorrect personal

information about you in this Bulletin, we apologize.

Please let us know so that we can correct our records.

Allie Blattner, daughter of Jody and Craig Blattner, will be called

to the Torah for the first time as a Bat Mitzva on Saturday, May 7.

Allie is a seventh grade Honor Roll student at Rock Lake Middle

School. She is a member of the school chorus and also helps

students in the physically handicapped classroom. Allie enjoys

going to the beach, singing, writing and being with her friends.

ALLIE BLATTNER

May 7

3 Iyar

Emor

Zachary Wattman, son of Terre and Glen Wattman and brother of

Brandon, will be called to the Torah for the first time as a Bar

Mitzva on Saturday, May 21. Zachary is in the seventh grade at

Markham Woods Middle School where he is in the Yearbook Club

and is involved in TV production. He really enjoys baseball (he is

a member of USSSA Baseball) as well as other sports, computers,

online gaming and photography.

ZACHARY WATTMAN

May 21

17 Iyar

B'hukotai

Taylor Caitlyn Kuperberg, daughter of Nicole and Justin

Kuperberg and sister of Sami, will be called to the Torah for the

first time as a Bat Mitzva on Saturday, May 14. She attends Lake

Mary Preparatory School where she is a Student Ambassador for

the school. Taylor's nickname at CBA, "Bob", comes from her

love of Spongebob Squarepants. Taylor enjoys art, traveling and

scary movies. She loves amusement parks and roller coasters,

having traveled around the country with her family to ride the

newest and most thrilling ones.

TAYLOR KUPERBERG

May 14

10 Iyar

B'har

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Allergy & Asthma Associates

Greg Alman

Eric & Lisa Alpert

Myron & Allyson Ascher

Jules & Elyse Baclar

Michael & Roxanne Baron

Steven & Nikki Botwinik

Ken & Wendy Bowman

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Dan & Sherry Williams

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SUPPORTERS OF JEWISH EDUCATION AT BETH AM

We thank the following supporters of Jewish education at Beth Am who have

provided funds for the expansion of our education facility:

Whether or not you have children enrolled in our school, NOW is the time to meet

your responsibility to educate current and future generations by supporting this

addition with a generous contribution to our "Dor-To-Dor" Campaign.

For the current status of this expansion, please see Jim Riola's article on Page 3.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Our tradition teaches us the importance of tz'daka. What a

wonderful and lasting way to commemorate a birthday,

anniversary, yahrtzeit, recovery from illness or hardship, Bat or

Bar Mitzva, wedding, new baby or other occasion! Or give just

because... !

We maintain various funds, donations to which are used to

support our many activities and to make Beth Am the Synagogue

we want it to be. Please show that you care — make a

contribution to the fund of your choice. All contributions are tax

deductible.

SUPPORTERS OF BETH AM

ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORS

The Botwinik Family, to celebrate being home again with their

Beth Am family

Myrna & Jerry Clearfield, to celebrate their granddaughter,

Laura Myers, becoming a Bat Mitzva

Kate & Miles Landis, in celebration of Vicky and Danny

receiving a special blessing from their congregational family

Ava & Manny Martin, to celebrate their daughter, Felicia,

becoming a Bat Mitzva

Theresa & Ernie Myers, to celebrate their daughter, Laura,

becoming a Bat Mitzva

"DOR-TO-DOR" (GENERATION-TO-GENERATION)

CAMPAIGN TO FUND SCHOOL ADDITION

Nancy & Robert Berman, to honor the memory of

Nancy's sister, Kathy Forshner

Joy & Michael Stricker, wishing Steve Leibowitz

a speedy recovery

PURIM CARNIVAL

Sue & Paul Brodersen, just because…

GENERAL FUND

Luci Belnick & Jeff Cohen, to honor the memory of

Luci's father, Reuben Belnick

Faith & Kail Brotman, to honor the memory of Faith's father,

Sidney Heller

Bobbie & Nick Chase, for being made to feel welcome at

services

Sandy Gardner and Evan Gardner, to honor the memory of

Sandy's husband and Evan's father, Fred Gardner

Carolyn & Larry Kaplan, to honor the memory of

Carolyn's father, Max Maysman, and sister, Irene Berman

Denise & Cliff Reback, to honor the memory of

Denise's mother, Sada Bitton

Susan Shapiro & Steve Sable, to honor the memory of

Susan's father, Wilbur "Bill" Shapiro and grandfather,

Morris Shapiro

Bernadette & Neal Silverstein, to honor the memory of

Neal's father, Isaac Silverstein

Elly Soski, to honor the memory of her brother,

Bernard Grunberg

Joy & Michael Stricker, to thank Rick Gardner and staff

for the Firearms Safety Training class

Judy, Ron, Rachel and Jacob Suberman, to honor the

memory of Judy's father, Jerome Behn, and aunt, Sandra Behn

Joy & Lon Winter, to celebrate the birthdays of Joy's father,

Irving Jacobson (101!), and their son, Jordan

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Pam Bellet & Alan Zemel, to honor the memory of

Pam's father, Floyd Bellet, and Myron Ascher's father,

Henry Ascher; and to celebrate Pam's son, Scott Cassell,

completing Army training

Joanna & Mike Cohen, to honor the memory of Lori Helman's

mother, Sylvia "Sibbie" Mills

Bernice & Joe Davids, to honor the memory of

Bernice's mother, Tillie Kornick

Norma & Hank Greenberg, wishing Rabbi Rick

a speedy recovery

Sandra & Alan Hammer, to honor the memory of

Marilyn & Danny Tobin

Sheila & Rabbi Moe Kaprow, to honor Lt. Josh Sherwin,

a U.S. Navy chaplain, who earned and was awarded the

coveted Fleet Marine Force pin

Nancy Sharfman, to celebrate Marc's 50th birthday

Helen Tishman, to honor the memory of her mother,

Henrietta Roher, and daughter, Kathy Forshner

MAY ANNIVERSARIES

8 Sheri & Bob Rosenberg

11 Heather & Bill Weiss

15 Marlene & Norm Levin

18 Sheri & Mike Berren

18 Melissa & Seth Harac

19 Lynn & Ed Rose

22 Sima & Jerry Feldberg

23 Leslie & Curt Intro

24 Fern & Josh Loory

25 Simmie & Jeff Golub

25 Jodi & Norberto Katz

27 Debbie & Mark Davids

27 Sean-Paul & Andye Lewis

28 Harriet & Rich Gair

28 Lisa & Jason Shenkman

28 Heidi & Rich Ulch

29 Karen & Dirk Arace

29 Sharon & Mike Bartfield

29 Lisa & Larry Herwitz

30 Norma & Hank Greenberg

IN MEMORIAM

As a Congregational Family,

we extend our heartfelt condolences to

Jonie Goldberg, on the loss of her husband, Hank Goldberg

Sandi Groberg, on the loss of her father, Mathew Rothman

Richard Goldstein, on the loss of his wife, Laura

HA-MAKOM Y'NAHEM

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WE REMEMBER… MAY YAHRTZEITS

1 Abraham Cohn, grandfather of Susan Cohn Lackman

Morris Reback, father of Cliff Reback

Meyer Sokolov, father of Sherwin Sokolov

2 Aaron Fox*, father of Diane Brown

3 Jerry Herwitz, father of Larry Herwitz

Harry Siegel, father of Bernie Siegel

4 Ester Cohen, mother of Baruch Cohen

Jim Rosenthal, father of Betsy Batwin

Martin Weinstein, father of Bruce Weinstein

6 Beatrice Dworkin*

7 David Newrick, father of Rose Lazoritz

8 Ethel Fishman*, mother of Sheri Rosenberg

9 Mary Friedman, grandmother of Mary Lavin

Stella Socal*, mother of Pearl Seidler; grandmother of

Steve Seidler

10 Raphael Bates*

Jacob Kaplan, uncle of Larry Kaplan

Arlene Parnes-Groberg, mother of Mike Groberg

11 Bessie Leichner, grandmother of Rose Lazoritz

12 Betty Kaplan*, mother of Larry Kaplan

William Porter, brother of Shelley Weissman

Max Rice, father of Stefanie Maguire

Marion Zimmerman, sister of Millie Harris

13 Max Schaeffer*

Gloria Wasserman*

14 Estelle Fox*, mother of Diane Brown

David Losen, father of Fran Gelfand

15 Nettie Beyerle*, grandmother of Debbie Davids

David Bloom, father of Norma Greenberg

Samuel Bresnick, father of Simmie Golub

Bernard Levin, father of Rhonda Des Islets

16 Harry Schwartz, father of Alisa Zinovoy

Dora S. Stein*

17 Irving Fineberg, father of Nancy Mendel

Ellen Gutter, daughter of Renee & Warren Moss

17 Diana Levin, mother of Rhonda Des Islets

Leon Sobel, uncle of Joanie Mayer

19 Sheldon Sharfman*, father of Marc Sharfman

20 Isaac Leichner, grandfather of Rose Lazoritz

Harold Lev, father of Tobe Lev

Sol Shapiro, grandfather of Mike Abrams

Oscar Joseph Reiss*

21 Leonard Francis, husband of Carol Francis

22 Isadore Lifshitz, grandfather of Cheryl Allen

23 Mary Lifshitz, grandmother of Cheryl Allen

Doris Meaney, cousin of Rose Lazoritz

Annette Rosenthal, mother of Betsy Batwin

John Selach, father of Roxanne Baron

Belle Kaplan*

24 Bertha Perlberg, mother of Dorothy Klosner

Harold Shankman, grandfather of Stacy Gotlib

25 Albert Haney, grandfather of Kristina Tollefson

26 Irma Rubin, mother of Rich Rubin

Sarah Solomon, grandmother of Tammy Weinstein

Francine Hochman Widener*, mother of Tara Harris

Sarah L. Poiley*, mother of Jeff Poiley

27 Harry Lack, father of Minna Alstein and Ilona Sheplan

Ethel Palmer*, mother of Joanie Mayer

Leon Sheplan, father of Ed Sheplan

28 Charles Barbernell*

Zelda Sabell, mother of Howard Sabell

29 Cyril Farb, father of Stuart Farb

Chana Poliak, mother of Alberto Poliak

30 Thelma Greenberg*

Albert Karasik, father of Hilly Karasik

Seymour Olicker, father of Jackie Levine

31 Harry Bear, father of Becky Goldstein

Uphee Porter, mother of Shelley Weissman

Rose Silver, mother of Larry Silver

MAY BIRTHDAYS

1 Jack Klosner

1 Marc Sharfman

1 Nance Wilson

2 Dana Bial

2 Jody Blattner

2 Michael Blattner

2 Chuck Silverman

3 Ryan Mackler

3 Chase Ward-Spaulding

4 Joe Padawer

5 Cheryl Allen

5 Mae Weisman

6 Debbie Forrest

6 Elijah Goldberg

6 Alyssa Greenstein

7 Wendy Bowman

8 Andrew Baron

8 Leah Smith

8 Bette Tallen

9 Jessica Swerdlow

10 Marie Agranovsky

10 Jack Leavitt

11 Elaine Silver

12 David Pudles

13 Gary Michaelson

13 Kyle Sabell

14 Scott Des Islets

15 Noah Goldberg

16 Anne Botwinik

17 Roxanne Baron

17 Ian Berren

18 Allie Blattner

18 Carol Francis

19 Jerry Feldberg

19 Leah Golub

19 Alana Halperin

19 Alan Jacobs

20 Keith Greenberg

20 Becca Jaffe

20 Debbie Reichelson

21 Kathie Green

21 Madison Levy

21 Leah Martin

22 Katie Alpert

22 Ilona Sheplan

23 Pearl Berman

23 Alan Brown

23 Samantha Kuperberg

23 Ruth Newman

24 Lucy Estrin

24 Freddy Meier

25 Michele Bourne

25 Marsha Stein

25 Naomi Stricker

26 Hailey Citrenbaum

26 Josh Kane

26 Caleb Oxborough

26 Kristin Pupko

26 Margie Schlesinger

27 Andrew Greenberg

28 Betty Agranovsky

28 Jake Fishman

28 Lloyd Lavin

28 Sophie Werk

29 Harriet Gair

29 Sandi Groberg

30 Benjamin Cain

31 Arlene Applebaum

31 Karen Lipkind

* Denotes plaque on Memorial Board in our Sanctuary. Please call our office to memorialize your loved ones with a plaque.

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