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June/July/August 2018 Sivan/Tammuz/Av/Elul 5778

Ziskind Memorial Lecture

JamesCarroll

“BugintheSoftwareoftheWest;

APersonalReportonAnti-Semitism”

Sunday ~ June 3, 2018

7:30 pm Dessert reception to follow

James Carroll is the author of eleven novels, most recently WarburginRome and eight works of

non-�iction, including his latest, ChristActually:ReimaginingFaithintheModernAge. Other books

include the National Book Award winning AnAmericanRequiem; the New York Times bestselling

Constantine’sSword; HouseofWar, which won the founding PEN-Galbraith Award;

and Jerusalem,Jerusalem, which was named a 2011 Best Book by Publishers Weekly.

The public is welcome to attend

Sheldon Friedland underwrites this event in loving memory of his beloved wife Shulamith and her parents

TIFERETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION

Raphael J. Kanter, Rabbi Nathaniel Schudrich, Cantor

Gershon Levine, Executive Director Melynda Schudrich, Education Director

Larry Mindlin, Youth Director Cheryl Zeoli, President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elizabeth Ackerman, Vice President

Macy Korolnek, Vice President Eve Sky, Vice President

Stan Sherman, Treasurer Susan Levin, Financial Secretary

Pearl Bacdayan, Co-Recording Secretary Elisabeth Finch-Kaplan, Co-Recording Secretary

CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone: (508) 997-3171 Fax: (508) 997-3173

Website: www.tinewbedford.org

Rabbi Raphael J. Kanter [email protected]

Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich [email protected]

Cheryl Zeoli [email protected]

Gershon Levine [email protected]

Melynda Schudrich [email protected]

Larry Mindlin [email protected]

Carol Raposa-Farias [email protected]

Carol Saltzman [email protected]

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We want your Ar cle The next Tifereth Israelight is the

Sept/Oct/Nov Sept/Oct/Nov Sept/Oct/Nov Sept/Oct/Nov edition. If you have any material for

inclusion, please make sure we receive it by July 20. Thank you.

TheRabbi’sStudyRabbiRaphaelKanter

TheAscentofEverythingToward

theHoly.Thusistitledasection

ofRabbiIsaacHaCohenKookz”l

inhisbookLightsofHoliness.

RabbiKooksaysthat“the

exertionofeverythingtoward

holiness,towardbrotherhood

andtowardequalityanddelightistheeternal

visionthatanimateseverynoblespirit.”Rabbi

Kookwantsustounderstandthatthereare

patternstotheuniverseandtherearepatternsin

thespiritualworld.Itisincumbentoneachoneof

ustoraisethelevelofholinessintheworld.Wedo

thisbydoingsmallandlargeactsofholiness.(By

theway,whocansaywhatactissmallandwhatact

islarge??)

Thissummerwearehavinganotherseriesof

servicesatthebeach.Isthissmallactofholinessor

largeone?Iwillletyoudecide,butwhicheveritis

foryou,Ihopeyouwilljoinusforprayer,

meditation,andanosh,thatwillraisethe

spiritualityofyoursummerforsure.Wehave

wonderfulcongregantswhohaveopenedtheir

heartsandtheirhomestoustowelcomethe

ShabbatourQueen.WewelcomeShabbatbythe

waterandconnectourselvestocreationitself.

Whatcouldbemoreinspiringthanthat,andinthe

midstofcommunity?Itbringstheworlditselfinto

balance.Thisisnotsimplyaservicebut

transformingourFridayintoShabbatandits

holiness.

RabbiKookwrites“Thegeneralconceptionof

strivingforequalitywhichisthebasisofkindness

andpureloveofpeopleisseeninthemystical

interpretationasbringingupthesparksthatare

scatteredamongthehusksofunre�inedexistence,

andinthegreatvisionoftransformingeverything

tofullandabsoluteholinessinagradual

increasingoflove,peacejustice,truthand

compassion.”

PleasejoinusaswefollowRabbiKook’swordsand

increaselove,peace,justice,truthandcompassion

together.Iknowthatsometimestheworldseems

sochaoticthatwefeelthatnothingwedomakesa

difference.RabbiKooktellsusthateachoneofus

canshapetheworld,oneholyactatatime.What

couldbeabetterthanthatasasummeractivity?

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NotesNotesNotesNotes�...from the Cantor

Eighteen months ago, six adults in

our congregation made a

commitment to learn more about

Judaism and living a Jewish life.

We met on a regular basis and

studied topics across a wide

spectrum, from holidays to

Kashrut to wearing tallit and

tefillin. We delved into the ethics

of Jewish living, and the history of

who we are. Each adult also took on the responsibility

of learning how to participate in the Shabbat morning

service. I want to publicly thank them for sharing with

me their insights and teaching me along the way. And

so, I want to wish a Mazal Tov to:

Rosaria Arteaga

Dawn Doucette-Kaplan

Frances Erdman

RoseAnn Markowitz

Ilana Offenberger

Julia Yurovitzky

This has led me to think about B’Nai Mitzvah and the

word mitzvah in particular. Ask most people to define

the word mitzvah and they will say “a good deed”. My

standard answer has always been that the meaning of the

word is actually “commandment”. But maybe people

are not so far off with this defining of mitzvah as a good

deed.

The word mitzvah refers to the 613 mitzvot that G-d has

given us. These commandments, or laws, involve every

aspect of Jewish and everyday life. These include the

observance of Shabbat, kindness to animals, visiting the

sick, etc. When I took the time to think about mitzvot, I

came to realize that most mitzvot, directly or indirectly,

lead us to do a good act. Take, for example, attending

minyan. One attends minyan in order to pray, and

possibly say the Kaddish prayer. But by attending

minyan, you are also forming a community of ten

adults, allowing others to join in communal prayer.

Another example is lighting the Shabbat candles. At

first glance this is a simple act of lighting candles and

saying a blessing. But by saying this bracha, one

introduces Shabbat into the home, and helps to separate

this time for the whole family from the rest of the work

week. In this sense, doing a mitzvah is doing a good

deed. I therefore would like to make the following

suggestion. After reading this article, think about one

mitzvah that you would like to begin doing. It can be

once, or on a regular basis. There are many possibilities,

but I would like to suggest the following few:

State of the President

I can’t believe this is the last article I

will get to write for the Israelite. I want

to express my sincere gratitude for the

honor of being able to serve T.I. as

your president. Of course, it was much

easier than I imagined, given that I had

the good luck of being able to work

with our amazing clergy and volunteer

staff. The Rabbi’s patience (and his

educational support) have helped me

tremendously, and the Cantor’s

hugs (and ability to fundraise for

special projects) have together made being president not just

an honor, but a joy.

I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention how invaluable my

Executive Committee has been, as they have helped me

intelligently and thoughtfully navigate sometimes difficult

decisions. I want to spend most of this final article

summarizing some of the things we’ve accomplished together

over the course of my term. Perhaps least exciting, but deeply

important, I have reinstated a few T.I. committees. To list

some examples: the Beautification Committee, chaired by

Ellen Nelson, has made the building look more welcoming.

The Adult Education Committee, chaired by Dr. Ron

Weisberger, has brought new programs to T.I. This year’s

Yiddish series will end with a Klezmer concert you don’t want

to miss. Sue Levin has taken on the dues restructuring

program, which has looked to modernize our dues system, and

make TI accessible to everyone, regardless of their situation.

Marty Levin in particular, as House Chair, has had a lot of

issues to deal with, including, but not limited to solving issues

with the A.C units in the Chapel and Small Social Hall, many

roof problems, the skylight, lighting in the Large Social Hall,

and many more that I don’t have the space to list. I also need

to mention Ilene Jacobs and Paul Bacdayan, who have helped

the Negotiating Committee negotiate personnel contracts and

with O.S.S. I can’t say enough about Ilene’s knowledge and

work on the Investment Committee. Without her, T.I. would

not be where we are today financially, nor would we have as

bright a future as we do. In addition, I would like to specially

thank Stan Sherman and Dot Aghai, who have always been

available to help me. I (and they) know I have called upon

them more than once. The continuation of the O.S.S

Committee under Stan Sherman’s leadership is almost done,

and though it has been a long process, we want to do what is

best for T.I and for our continued relationship with O.S.S.

Speaking of calling, following the Rabbi’s suggestion, I made

calls to some of our congregants who don’t get out much to

see how they were doing during one of the many storms this

winter. I can’t begin to explain the feelings I got from these

wonderful congregants who were very happy to tell me that

they were O.K. I hope this is a tradition we continue, as our

community is made stronger when we reach out to one

another.

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FromtheExecutiveDirector‘s

Keyboard

GershonLevine

It is hard to believe that I have been

your Executive Director for six

months; I guess there is truth to the

saying: “Time flies when you are

having fun!” Our electronic communications and social

media have evolved, and I will continue to experiment

with new methods to keep our messages and posts eye-

catching and informative. We have worked on, and

continue to work on, a variety of facility issues, since a

sixty-year old building has aches and pains. We have had

wonderful programming: Shabbat dinners, concerts,

movies and lectures, which were fun, entertaining and

informative. From a budgetary point of view, we have

kept a good eye on our expenses and strive to bring in as

much income as possible.

It is time to look ahead. During the summer, the Jewish

community tends to shut down for summer vacation,

especially in the Northeast. After all, we survived winter,

we deserve a break! Tifereth Israel of course will be

open for business with daily services, Kabballat

Shabbatot on the Beach, an August Barbecue not to be

missed! So while we will enjoy the summer, it will still

be busy at TI! With Rosh Hashanah starting on Sunday

September 9, the office staff and I will spend these next

several months preparing for the coming year. We will

be putting together the Community Bulletin, the Memory

Book and taking care of all the details that make up the

High Holiday Season at TI. Committees will be putting

together their programming, the details of which you will

hear about before the Holidays. We do this to create a

vibrant, spiritual and open synagogue for you, our TI

community. We just ask for your active participation and

support.

Thank you for all you have done for the community over

the past year. As we look toward 5779, come for

services, programs and, of course, a dinner or two. Get

active and share your expertise by joining the committee

of your choice. Financially support your community

through your membership, the High Holiday Appeal and

other fundraising opportunities. Together, we are the

Tifereth Israel Family!

EducationallySpeaking The Ziskind School of Judaism just

ended the 2017-2018 year. It was the

busiest year ever filled with education,

the arts, Yiddishkeit, and more.

You should know….

Mitzvah Day was organized by Liz

and Ken Ackerman. A group of students

made soup for the homeless shelter. The

next day, the Ackerman and Herman

families took the soup to the shelter and

served it. I have learned that the

Hermans continued this volunteer

activity, even after Mitzvah Day!

Dot Aghai took a few students to Lighthouse Shelter, a no-

kill animal shelter in New Bedford. The students volunteered

by doing some much needed cleanup. If you’ve never been

there, it is a wonderful, loving shelter. We adopted our dog

Ender from this shelter.

The students created T-shirts to show their Ziskind School

spirit. We wear them proudly on our field trips and special

occasions.

Every year, we welcome a Jewish Artist in Residence. This

year, our artist was Rena Deneault. Rena introduced the

students to the works of Alexander Calder. The students then

created their own Judaica mobiles. They came out amazing!

This past spring we experienced Polka Dot Yoga with Lynda

Jacobvitz; the theme was Passover. It is amazing how Lynda

was able to create a Passover Yoga Hour. The kids made very

unique shapes with their bodies, stretching and exercising

while learning.

The snow held off just a bit this year so we could have our

Model Seder at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent

Home. This was one of the best Model Seders to date. The

students and residents joined in singing Ma Nishtana, Echad

Mi Yodea and Chad Gad Ya. They also interacted, coming up

with beautiful insights about the Passover story.

Purim this year was amazing! The students read the best they

have ever done, and many took on extra lines. We are proud of

the priority that the students place on chanting from the

Megillah. It shows their confidence in public chanting, and

their grasp of Hebrew Reading. The students also were

involved in making and sharing Shalach Manot - food gifts for

the synagogue community. Not only did the boxes look bright

and cheerful, but the treats inside were yummy as well.

Every Sunday, we have music with the Cantor. Whether it is

learning a song for the service, or singing “My hat it has three

corners”, my personal favorite, the students are always

involved and sing beautifully.

In February, as part of World Wide Wrap, our students

learned to put on Tefillin They had the support of the

madrichim, classroom aides, and members of the minyan. It

was a great learning opportunity.

On Sundays, beginning this year, we have the “Yiddish

Word of the Week”. I introduce a new word or expression to

the school and we try to use the words we have learned in our

lives. For example, we had a lot of fun with “Alta Kocker” or

as we learned it: Alta Kocker-spaniel! Shana Punim was

another favorite as I never got tired of pinching Ezra’s cheeks

and calling him a “Shana Punim” (which he most certainly is!)

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Do you Facebook?

Did you know that Tifereth Israel has a Facebook page? Find us by opening Facebook on your computer or phone and searching for Tifereth Israel Congregation.

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NotesContinuedfrompage3

• Say the Shema before you go to bed. It is a beau-

tiful way to end the day. For those of you who may

have forgotten, the first line of the Shema is as fol-

lows: Shema Y israel Adonai Eloheinu Adonai

Echad, Hear O Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the

Lord is One.

• Light Shabbat candles. It takes only a moment

of your time, but can truly change the feeling of

your home.

• Bikur Cholim – visit someone who is sick. Take

the time to visit someone who may be ailing, or

make a visit to a local convalescent home. You will

leave feeling enriched.

• Attend a minyan – we have services at Tifereth

Israel congregation every day of the year, morning

and evening.

I look forward to hearing from you about which new

mitzvot you have discovered.

EducationallySpeakingContinuedfrompage4

Did you know that members of our community are involved

in a Mentor Shabbat Program with the Rabbi? It is a two-year

commitment where we arrange for 6th graders to pair up with

members of the congregation to sit with at services a couple of

times a month. They are then mentored as they follow the

service together. I know this has created great bonds with the

students, especially my own!!

I always enjoy seeing the ruach (spirit) that our students

bring to the Ziskind School, and the community as a

whole. We at Tifereth Israel are so blessed to have such won-

derful, supportive families willing to reach out beyond the

school and bring Yiddishkeit to others.

StateofthePresidentContinuedfrompage3

On a different phone related note, with Dot’s help we reinstat-

ed the phone tree, which I’m sure you’ve discovered allows us

to call congregants to remind them about some of our events.

If you would like calls or would like to be one to make calls(!)

please let me know.

This leads me to one of the amazing upcoming events orga-

nized by the Programing Committee. You don’t want to miss

the annual Pot Luck Dinner on May 4th. May the forth be with

you.

Finally, we are continuing to work on securing solar panels for

our parking lot. I hope that this will be starting soon, as it is an

exciting way to move T.I into the future as well as providing

additional revenue. Helping us move into this bright future is

Gershon Levine, our new Executive Director. Gershon has

only been with us a short while, but has already contributed so

much. I look forward to seeing all the new ideas he has in store

for T.I.

I am deeply sorry if I did not mention someone who has con-

tributed to my successful presidency, but so much has hap-

pened these last two years it would have been impossible to

list it all here. So this is the end of this article, and while it

isn’t quite the end of my presidency, I have to say that I could

not have done it without all of you. Thank you all so much for

everything. I look forward to our new president, Ellen Hull,

continuing to keep T.I. moving forward, and T.I. continuing to

be a place we all want to, and are able, to be.

Have a wonderful summer, Cheryl.

Sisterhood Plans for Busy Spring

Our Sisterhood Book Club has been branching out to read a

more diverse selection of good books. In March, we dis-

cussed The Tumbling Turner Sisters by Juliette Fay. It’s

historical fiction about a family of unlikely Vaudeville play-

ers in 1919. In April, we discussed the new bestseller set in

Alaska, The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. As there was

no Book Club in May, readers will have until June 27 to

read our next selection, which is longer than our average

book. The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish, set in London

around 1660, is the interwoven tale of two brilliant women:

one who is permitted to scribe for a blind Rabbi and one

who is an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history. It is

a sophisticated work of historical fiction unraveling a mys-

tery to determine a document’s scribe, the elusive “Aleph.”

Sisterhood Book Club meets the last Wednesday of each

month at 2:00 PM at Marsha Onufrak’s home. We are al-

ways delighted to welcome new members for a lively dis-

cussion and a little nosh. Please contact Phyllis Bornstein to

be added to the email list to receive information about books

and meetings. It’s a great Jewish connection.

While only a handful of Sisterhood members attended the

Judy Gold performance at the Z in March, those who did

could relate to her Jewish humor, stories about raising chil-

dren, her Jewish mother quotes, and barbs about current

events. (Next time we’ll be more selective in choosing a G-

rated performer.)

Another beautiful Sisterhood/Men’s Club Shabbat was held

in April, celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday! It was so nice to

honor this milestone and enjoy a lovely Oneg Shabbat.

Thanks to all who participated in the service, and donated to

the Oneg Shabbat; and to Carol Marlin for a meaningful

D’var Torah. (Continued on the right)

(Continued) Sisterhood members had an opportunity to get

discounted tickets to the annual Author’s Brunch, focusing on

biographies written by three prominent authors: Megan Mar-

shall; Susan L. Mizruchi; and Leigh Montville.

Members and guests enjoyed our annual Sylvia Finger Study

Day led by Rabbi Elan Babchuk, and our lovely Torah Fund

Luncheon, honoring Barbara Queen as our Woman of Distinc-

tion, our Light of Torah. Thanks to those who have sent in

their Torah Fund donation! Please add your support to help

educate future rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators. You can

mail your check to either Marsha Zeitz or Marsha Onufrak.

Plus, you can contact Barbara Gotlib or Susan Barnet to send

a Torah Fund card.

Let’s all shout

Mazal Tov !

We are proud to publicize the birthdays and

anniversaries of our most precious members.

NONIE WALDERNONIE WALDERNONIE WALDERNONIE WALDER On her 90th birthday

MARTHA HAMMELMARTHA HAMMELMARTHA HAMMELMARTHA HAMMEL On her 70th birthday

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Wishing them much health & happiness in the future!

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Welcome to ourWelcome to ourWelcome to ourWelcome to our

Newest Members!Newest Members!Newest Members!Newest Members!

MaryMaryMaryMary----Beth & Ethan WeissBeth & Ethan WeissBeth & Ethan WeissBeth & Ethan Weiss

~ CHAI lights ~ Tifereth Israel Family News

Elizabeth (Liz) Leiwant and Josh DaPonte on the

birth and bris of their son, Jonah Isaac Leiwant-

DaPonte.

Mazal Tov to Phyllis & Dr. Neal Bornstein, whose

granddaughter, Madeline Bornstein, daughter of

Elisabeth & Dr. Aaron Bornstein, was called to the

Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 10 at Temple Chayai

Shalom in Easton.

Mazal Tov to Carol & Jay Kivowitz, on the engagement

of their son, David Andrew Kivowitz, to Samantha

Shpeen, daughter of Sharon & Steven Shpeen of Cherry

Hill, NJ. David & Samantha are planning a Fall 2018

wedding.

Mazal Tov to Ruth & Jeffrey Raymon on the birth of

their grandson, Charles Owen Raymon, son of Eva

Marie & Matthew Raymon, on March 29 in New

Jersey.

Mazal Tov to David Tatelbaum for winning a seat on

the Dartmouth Select Board.

TODAH RABBAHTODAH RABBAHTODAH RABBAHTODAH RABBAH

We sincerely thank our sponsors of Shabbat morning Kiddush

in recent months!

*************** Andrea & Alvin Marcovici

In honor of their son, Shafer, being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Mitzi & Warren Eisenberg (2) In memory of their beloved sister-in-law,

Helen Eisenberg

Sheldon Friedland In memory of his beloved wife,

Shulamith Friedland

Minyan Breakfast Club In honor of our Minyan Alumni

SPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSHSPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSHSPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSHSPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSH

In the Talmud it says: “He who has fed a stranger may

have fed an angel.” ***

Did you know that there are many ways to sponsor or co-sponsor a

Kiddush?

Full Sponsor: $400

Co-sponsor: $200

Contributor: $100

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� � � � INMEMORIAM �� We offer our sincere condolences to our members (in bold) & their families

Sheri & Sean O’Gorman and Marc & Lena Kaner Marc & Lena Kaner Marc & Lena Kaner Marc & Lena Kaner and their families On the loss of their beloved mother and mother-in-law, Elaine EliasElaine EliasElaine EliasElaine Elias

Ari & Eve Sky Ari & Eve Sky Ari & Eve Sky Ari & Eve Sky and their family

On the loss of Ari’s beloved sister, Rina Sky Wolfgang

Mark & Joyce Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, Todd & Amy EisenbergMark & Joyce Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, Todd & Amy EisenbergMark & Joyce Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, Todd & Amy EisenbergMark & Joyce Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, Todd & Amy Eisenberg, Harris & Katie Eisenberg, Logan & Sam Eisenberg, Zachary Eisenberg,

Jon Eisenberg, Ross Eisenberg, and Warren & Mitzi Eisenberg Warren & Mitzi Eisenberg Warren & Mitzi Eisenberg Warren & Mitzi Eisenberg and their families On the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother, and sister-in-law, Helen EisenbergHelen EisenbergHelen EisenbergHelen Eisenberg

Kiro & Louis Tyrell Levine, Kara Leibel,

Timmy Wang and Kayla Levine, and Lillian Shwartz Lillian Shwartz Lillian Shwartz Lillian Shwartz and their families On the loss of their beloved father, grandfather and brother, Melvin LevineMelvin LevineMelvin LevineMelvin Levine And on the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother, Katherine LevineKatherine LevineKatherine LevineKatherine Levine

Henry & Marion WainerHenry & Marion WainerHenry & Marion WainerHenry & Marion Wainer, Debby & Mark Abrahams and their families

On the loss of their beloved mother, Beverly WainerBeverly WainerBeverly WainerBeverly Wainer

Barbara KaplanBarbara KaplanBarbara KaplanBarbara Kaplan, Andrew Kaplan & Danielle Jackson, Peter & Kate Kaplan, and Charlotte Salon Charlotte Salon Charlotte Salon Charlotte Salon and their families

On the loss of their beloved husband, father and brother, Sidney KaplanSidney KaplanSidney KaplanSidney Kaplan

Marcia Goldstein, Linda & Wesley Mandler, Susan & James Cope, and Eleanor Manhan On the loss of their beloved father & brother, Ruben Goldstein, Ruben Goldstein, Ruben Goldstein, Ruben Goldstein

According to Jewish tradition, the anniversary of a dear one’s death is to be observed with honor to their memory. Kaddish is recited and the Yahrzeit light is kindled on the eve of the Yahrzeit day.

We send notices of Yahrzeit dates to all those who have requested these reminders, as well as list the names on our quarterly Yahrzeit calendars.

If you would like to be notified of these anniversary dates of your loved ones, please contact the TI office [508-997-3171] or [email protected].

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Joseph S Nebelkopf 18

Henry J. Guilbeault 19

Jennie Ganzer Norman Geller

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Eli Heimberg Eva L. Meyer Janet Walder

26

Louis Kaplan Sydney Kaplan

Maynard Kestenbaum 27

David Frisch Mildred Herstoff Beatrice Wagner

Louis Winet 28

Richard Lang Ben Zion Rabinovitch

29

Sophie Camhi 30

Jill Dobson Adam Levin

Jacob Modiano Ann Meyer Rakatansky

Esther Shapiro

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Plainville Cemetery

Plots are available from Tifereth Israel for Plainville Cemetery on Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford.

Current prices: Current Members: $ 600 + $ 600 Perpetual Care

“Legacy” Members: $ 900 + $ 900 Perpetual Care

Non-Members: $1,200 + $1,200 Perp. Care

Call the synagogue office for details, including the distinction between Members and Legacy Members.

Payment plans are available on request. The synagogue also maintains “Darkei Shalom”, an

interfaith section, available at the cemetery. Inquire about details at the Tifereth Israel office.

Tribute Opportunities

There are many recognition opportunities in our kehillah (congregation) to honor or memorialize somebody.

Tree of Life

As one enters Founders Hall from the front doors, our Tree of Life plaque can be found on the left,

just before the hallway to the Chapel and Small Hall. An engraved leaf can be purchased and mounted

on the tree for $1,000 for a large leaf, or $500 for a small leaf.

Yahrzeit Plaque

The Tifereth Israel Yahrzeit plaques can be found in the back of the Sanctuary, left side (as one faces the bima). It is traditional to honor the memory of a family member with a

plate on the plaque after his or her passing. Engraved yahrzeit plates can be purchased for $350. The plate will hang on the plaque during the Hebrew

anniversary month of your loved one’s passing.

Building Fund

Plates are available to be mounted on the plaques on the right side (as one enters the building through the front

doors) of Founders Hall. Prices for engraved plates range from $1,200 to $20,000, depending on the size of the plate.

See Gershon for details.

Outdoor Column

For the ultimate way to honor someone, engraving of an outdoor column (in the front of the synagogue) can be purchased by an individual or a group of individuals for $100,000. There are only two such opportunities left.

Our General Fund

Did you know that the General Fund is the source of funding for operating costs here at

Tifereth Israel? While some funds are restricted to specific uses, the General Fund can be used

for any need, whenever it arises.

We appreciate your thoughtfulness when you make a donation. We want to be able to

continue to provide

everything you expect from your synagogue.

[All donations received by April 10]

GENERAL FUND In support of Tifereth Israel: by Louis Silverstein Family Fund of the

Community Foundation In appreciation: by Roni Hyam In appreciation: Sid Bearon Get well wishes to Dr. Eli Rubin: by Betty & Alan Novick, Rebecca

Holmes In honor of the birth of Jonah Isaac Leiwant-DaPonte: by Barry

Leiwant

IN MEMORY OF

Maurice Benson, beloved father of Cindy Benson: by Leslie & Jack Howard, Ken Lipman, Ruth & Martin Gross

Helen Eisenberg, beloved mother of Todd Eisenberg, Mark Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, beloved sister-in-law of Warren Eisenberg: by Robert Gaumont, Barbara Samuels, Ellen Hull & Family, Stacy & TJ Bittel, Lois & George Jacobs, Debra Brown, Claire Levovsky, Stern Family, Landers Symes, Susan & Leonard Feinstein, Beth & Peter Smola, Donna & Alan Michelson, Sue & Calvin Siegal, Ken Lipman, Lisa & Brian Marder, The Cotton Family, The Abo Family, John M. Kelly, Timmy & Gilbert Shapiro, Lori Barnet & Jeffrey Savit, Janna & Michael Renzi, Martin & Sharyn Ferber, Steven Sachs & JoAnn Cabral, Fiber Optic Center, Linda Webber & Jay Webber, The Gitlitz Family, Silvija & Steven Mazza, The Horowitz Family, Roseli Weiss & Robert Winograd, Arlene Todd, Norma Olivier Warburton

Melvin Levin, beloved brother of Lillian Shwartz: by Betty & Alan Novick

Sidney Kaplan, beloved husband of Barbara Kaplan, beloved brother of Charlotte Salon: by Martha Udall Hammel

YAHRZEIT FOR

Beloved parents Augusta & Charles Siegal: by Sue & Calvin Siegal Beloved father Jack Robinson: by Judy & Kenny Martin Beloved brother Philip Fawer: by Ellen Fawer Beloved aunt Florence Victor: by Leonard Klehr Beloved grandfathers Morris Victor and Morris Klehr: by Leonard

Klehr Beloved mother & grandmother Thelma Kivowitz: by Jay Kivowitz

& Family Beloved father Kopel Zeitz: by Sandra Moran Beloved father James “Yankee” Sachs: by Steven Sachs & JoAnn

Cabral Beloved father Joseph Mello: by Michael Mello Beloved sister Lillian Crock: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved mother-in-law Rose Gotlib Kaplan: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved mother Fannie Kivowitz: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved father-in-law Jules Gotlib: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved mother Florence Katz: by Carol Katz Beloved father I. Edward Morse: by Rosi & Alan Geller Beloved father Harvey Gershlak: by Laura & Steven Carreiro Beloved father Isaac Davidow: by Thomas Davidow Beloved father I. Edward Morse: by Riesha & William Morse Beloved father Meyer Roseman: by Elaine Roseman Beloved husband & father Morris Finger: by Ida Finger Case,

Steven Finger, Alan Finger Beloved grandmother Ethel B. Mickelson: by Wendy Friedman and

Charlotte Friedman Beloved mother Yetta Mickelson Friedman: by Charlotte Friedman

and Wendy Friedman Beloved son Jonathan Gotlib: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved brother Haskell Kivowitz: by Barbara Gotlib

Beloved sister Beatrice Horvitz: by Barbara Gotlib Beloved husband David Matathia: by Betty Matathia Beloved father Sidney Lansky: by Gail & Aaron Lansky Beloved father Sol Mitchell Ilowitz: by Betty Ilowitz-Ryder & David

Ryder Beloved father Haskell Kivowitz: by Carol & Jay Kivowtiz Beloved father Max Rabinovitch: by Barry & Gloria Rabinovitch Ruth Lassow, beloved mothe of Barbara Lassow Schron: by

Martha Hammel Beloved sister Beatrice L. Harary: by Alvin Kobrin, Mort Kobrin, Ruth

Glaser Beloved grandfather H. Arnold Siegel: by Lisa Siegel

KIDDUSH FUND Happy 90th birthday to Barbara Samuels: by Ruth & Alan Ades In memory of Lorraine Rudnick, beloved mother of Donald

Rudnick: by Rachel & Abe Levinson In memory of Maurice Benson, beloved father of Cindy Benson:

by Rachel & Abe Levinson, Myra Goldberg & Family, Robin Gross In memory of Virginia Hochman, beloved mother of Michael

Hochman: by Rachel & Abe Levinson In memory of Helen Eisenberg, beloved mother of Todd

Eisenberg, Mark Eisenberg, Jana Eisenberg, beloved sister-in-law of Warren Eisenberg: by Ruth & Alan Ades

YAHRZEIT FOR

Beloved mother Rose Vattes: by Susan Sohn Beloved mother Beatrice Epstein: by Helen Epstein Beloved mother Anna Towasser: by Sonia & Mort Kobrin

CHESED WINTER ASSISTENCE FUND Get well wishes to Dr. Eli Rubin: by Carol & Robert Saltzman In memory of Rina Sky Wolfgang, beloved sister of Ari Sky: by

Carol & Robert Saltzman Yahrzeit for beloved father Jacob Tabachnik: by Debbie &

Jonathan Forman

THELMA & GEORGE SCHWARTZ KIDDUSH FUND In memory of Helen Eisenberg, beloved mother of Mark, Todd and

Jana Eisenberg, beloved sister-in-law of Warren Eisenberg: by Carol Smola, Carolyn & Mel Holland

In memory of Sidney Kaplan, beloved husband of Barbara Kaplan, beloved brother of Charlotte Salon: by Carolyn & Mel Holland

In memory of Beverly Wainer, beloved mother of Henry Wainer: by Carolyn & Mel Holland

SCOTT DEREK MICKELSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND Yahrzeit for beloved son & brother Scott Derek Mickelson: by

Stanley Mickelson and Jill Mickelson Yahrzeit for beloved mother & grandmother Lillian Crock: by Judi

& Jill Mickelson and Paul Cromwell Yahrzeit for beloved brother, son & uncle Joel Mickelson: by

Stanley Mickelson In memory of Lorraine, beloved sister of Mr. & Mrs. Louis Trail: by

Kala Joblon & Stanley Mickelson

HELEN & RAYMOND EISENBERG FUND In memory of Helen Eisenberg, beloved mother of Todd, Jana and

Mark Eisenberg, beloved sister-in-law of Warren Eisenberg: by Betty & Alan Novick, Judy Barry & Family

GOLDIE & EDWARD GITLIN FUND Yahrzeit for beloved father Jacob Abesh: by Goldie Gitlin

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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In appreciation: by Sherri O’Gorman In appreciation: by Dolly Drabble In appreciation: by Todd Kates Thank you for the visit: by Andrea Harrison In appreciation for the unveiling: by Alan Katz In support of Tifereth Israel: by Louis Silverstein Family Fund of the

Community Foundation Get well wishes to Dr. Eli Rubin: by Harriet & Lawrence Fletcher,

Bonnie & Louis Silverstein

IN MEMORY OF

Maurice Benson, beloved father of Cindy Benson: by Barbara & Eli Rubin, Ruth & Alan Ades, Rosi & Alan Geller, Sue & Calvin Siegal, Judith & Robert Sterns, Karen Desser, Wendy Friedman, Charlotte Friedman, Barbara Samuels, Nina Blumenthal & Scott Corin, Harriet Gottesman, Rabbi Lester & Doris Hering

Alan Falk, beloved father of Jason Falk: by Beth & Peter Smola Helen Eisenberg, beloved mother of Todd Eisenberg, Jana

Eisenberg, Mark Eisenberg, and beloved sister-in-law of Warren Eisenberg: by The Eisenberg Family, Bunny Russo, Sandra & Phillip Zeitz, Judy & Kenny Martin, Rosalyn Glaser Bernstein, Judy & Kenny Martin, Melissa Sachs & Paul Pinetti

Beverly Wainer, beloved mother of Henry Wainer: by Bonnie & Louis Silverstein

Sidney Kaplan, beloved husband of Barbara Kaplan: by The Kaplan Family, Bonnie & Louis Silverstein

YAHRZEIT FOR

Beloved parents Bess & Morris Cohen: by Susan Cohen Beloved mother Ruth Greenwood: by Judy Pollack Beloved father Kopel Zeitz: by Sandra & Phillip Zeitz Beloved mother Ida Moss: by Sandra & Phillip Zeitz Beloved brother Morris Rubin: by Ida Tatelbaum Beloved dear mother Betty Abesh: Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Abesh, Jane

Abesh Meltzer Beloved wife Ruth Barash: by Donald Barash Beloved father Nathan Barash: by Donald Barash Beloved mother Esther Barash: by Donald Barash Beloved mother Ruth Barash: by Judy Blumberg, Bob Barash,

Sandra Barash Beloved grandmother Ruth Barash: by Karin Taylor & Family,

Michael Blumberg & Family Beloved mother Mildred Mazza: by Elliot Mazza & Sherry Krause

Mazza Loved ones: by Sonia & Mort Kobrin Beloved father James “Yankee” Sachs: by Melissa Sachs & Paul

Pinetti Beloved father Louis Chartoff: by Andrea & Ross Chartoff Beloved brother Edward Leen: by Lorrie & Norman Grossman Beloved father Mervin Leen: by Lorrie & Norman Grossman Beloved mother Sophie Davidow: by Irma Trupp Beloved brother Milton Krause: by Ronni & Irvin Krause Beloved mother Julia Heinz: by Barbara Kaplan Beloved father Samuel Goldberg: by Harriet Fletcher Beloved parents Anita & Manny Asser: by Judy & Gary Brown Beloved brother Said Aghai: by Rahim Aghai Beloved father Louis Mello: by Joyce Costa Beloved mother Meryl Russell: by Wendy & Peter Russell Beloved father Arthur Rafer: by Gerson Rafer Beloved brother Richard Goldman: by Timmy Shapiro Beloved niece Beverly Goldman: by Timmy Shapiro Beloved sister Bernice Damelin: by Elaine Chervinsky

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND In appreciation for funeral: by Sheri Elias O’Gorman In appreciation: by Todd Kates In memory of Sidney Kaplan, beloved husband of Barbara

Kaplan: by The Kaplan Family In memory of beloved husband & father, Elliott Horowitz: by

Betty Horowitz & Family

YAHRZEIT FOR

Beloved father Jack B. Weitzman: by Stephen Weitzman Beloved mother Esther Novick: by Betty & Alan Novick Beloved father Louis Chartoff: by Andrea & Ross Chartoff Beloved brother Milton Krause: by Ronni & Irvin Krause Beloved friend Evelyn Kaizerman: by Dorothy & Rahim Aghai Beloved father Samuel Silver: by Elaine Chervinsky Beloved mother Beatrice L. Harary: by The Harary Family Beloved mother Mildred Kroudvird: by Cynthia Kroudvird Beloved father David Kroudvird: by Cynthia Kroudvird Beloved father Herman Schwartz: by Dan Schwartz

ZISKIND SCHOOL FUND Yahrzeit for beloved father Julius Leonard Perler: by Bruce A.

Perler MD

BARBARA & ELI RUBIN FUND Get well wishes to Dr. Eli Rubin: by Sharon Elston & Sean Lloyd

PHYLLIS & SIDNEY CHASKES FUND Yahrzeit for beloved parents Phyllis & Sidney Chaskes: by

Madeline Ciaramello, Ilene & Dan Mascaro

PRESIDENTIAL ENRICHMENT FUND In memory of Elaine Elias, beloved mother of Sheri O’Gorman:

by Bonnie & Louis Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved daughter Sarah Kietzmann: by Louis &

Bonnie Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved mother Anna Silversttein: by Louis & Bonnie

Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved son & father William Queen: by Barbara

Queen, The Queen Family

ANNA & HARRY SILVERSTEIN FUND In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Carol & George

Sacerdote: by Jean & Joseph Silverstein In memory of Charles J. Morris: by Jean & Joseph Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved mother Anna Silverstein: by Jean & Joseph

Silverstein Yahrzeit for beloved father Alfred Goodwin: by Jean & Joseph

Silverstein

JENNIE, MORRIS & ALVIN GLASER FUND Yahrzeit for beloved husband Bernard S. Levine: by Doris Levine Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund continued: Yahrzeit for beloved husband Sol Scheinman: by Jean

Scheinman Liss & Family Yahrzeit for beloved mother Julia Gorban: by Arlene & Harry

Gorban Yahrzeit for beloved father Charles Potash: by Arlene & Harry

Gorban Yahrzeit for beloved mother Doris Horenstein: by Ruth Glicksman Yahrzeit for beloved son Neil Finkelstein: by Barbara Finkelstein

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BUILDING FUND Yahrzeit for beloved parents Claire & Harry Auerbach: by Judy

Auerbach-Adamo and Dr. Lewis Auerbach

JOSEPH BLUM & MARY BLUM SCHWARTZ FUND Yahrzeit for beloved father Herman Schwartz: by Jessica Schwartz

MINYAN BREAKFAST CLUB

Get well wishes to Eli Rubin: by Theresa Poulin & Barry Shuster In memory of Maurice Benson, beloved father of Cindy Benson

and father-in-law of Rabbi Raphael Kanter: by Debra & Jason Falk

In memory of Sidney Kaplan, beloved husband of Barbara Kaplan, beloved brother of Charlotte Salon: by Theresa Poulin & Barry Shuster

Yahrzeit for beloved father Louis Chartoff: by Andrea & Ross Chartoff

Yahrzeit for beloved sister Malek Barkhordari: by Dr. Rahim Aghai In memory of beloved grandmother Anna Shuster: by Sandra

Nisson In memory of beloved grandfather Murrary Shuster: by Sandra

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