agudas chai lites · 11/11/2011 · and around the synagogue. thanks again to steve and judith...

As I wrote at this

time last year, No-

vember often over-

laps with the He-

brew month of

Cheshvan. The only

month in our calen-

dar that, other than

Shabbat, has no other holidays. Our

scheduled time to come together has

to be found in other ways. Here at

Agudas, our options are many. You

can read in the rest of this monthly

Chai Lites for the details from Sis-

terhood, Brotherhood, Adult Ed,

Shabbat, Social groups. Take a close

look as there are new and fun pro-

grams at our synagogue.

Also, in the month of November, we

see the weather change to a bit more

gray and the air get chillier. The

wanna-be Oscar nominee movies are

beginning to populate the theaters.

And there appears to be a bit less

humor free flowing. So I want to

share with you what our congrega-

tional participants did during our

Simchat Torah celebration in mid-

October.

One of the tasks they were assigned

was to use a given story and biblical

text and then create a “Text mes-

sage” which could be sent to the

young generation. The resulting re-

sponses were great; too great to keep

to ourselves. Take a journey with us

Agudas Chai Lites Agudas Israel Congregation

Synagogue and Community Center, established 1922

Rabbi Rachael Jackson Located at 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Phone: 828-693-9838

Website: www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org E-mail: [email protected]

November 2017 - 12 Cheshvan - 12 Kislev 5778

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RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson

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Agudas Chai Lites page 2 November 2017

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The following is the High Holy Day address I gave on

Kol Nidre. I was asked to publish it so that those who

missed it would get a chance to see what I said. En-

closed in your Chai Lites is a flyer with the pledge card

if you wish to catch up and make your HHD donation.

I am Linda Perkel, President of Agudas Israel Congre-

gation and I welcome you to Erev Yom Kippur and to

Agudas Israel on behalf of the lay leadership of your

congregation, your Board of Trustees.

Each year the Jewish calendar renews itself. So, as I was

considering how to address you tonight, I was struck by

the remembrance of Bill Murray in Groundhog Day.

So yes, Hineni – Here I am. I vaguely remember do-

ing this before.

In fact, this is the fourth time that I have had the honor

to address you on this awesome night, a fact that I can

easily remember without the help of a ground hog. I am

so proud to serve as your temple president and I find

this opportunity to speak with you humbling and yet

filled with so much happiness and joy. You might think

I’m pulling your leg with that last comment, but it is a

true joy to look out into our congregation and see this

closely knit congregational family who care for each

other, love to practice our faith and tradition and love

though the Torah, in less than 160 characters!

1) Creation Story: “It was all because of God!

2) Call of Abraham: “GO!”

3) Jacob’s Ladder: “Mom, just had the weirdest

dream!”

4) Joseph’s story: “Stay away from the bros”

5) Burning Bush: “What did you say His name

was?”

6) Ten Commandments: “Ten Rules – No stealing

No Killing No Fooling Around”

7) Holiness Code: “r u b-ing good 2 the old n

strange sez Lev 19”

8) Priestly Benediction: “If you truly want blessings,

it’s the priestly blessing”

9) V’ahavta: “Love your God with all your heart,

soul, & might”

Death of Moses: “ L Woe is me!”

10) I hope you have enjoyed reading these as much

as we enjoyed creating them. We look forward to

taking a journey through the Torah and through our

lives together this coming year.

Warmly

Rabbi Rachael Jackson

our temple. It is truly a blessing to greet familiar faces

and welcome guests.

I understand well that each of us is here for different rea-

sons, for our own, often deeply personal reasons. Please

recall with me now when you began your Agudas Israel

journey and why you first stepped inside our doors. Had

you just moved here and were looking for a Jewish home

for yourself and your family and joined us for Shabbat?

Did you hear that we had an amazing Rabbi? Were you

compelled to come here because your heart or your spirit

had been broken or bruised? Had you recently committed

to Judaism and needed a place to pursue your spiritual

goals? Had you experienced the loss of a loved one and

you needed a tender touch and compassionate ear? Were

you concerned about the changes in our political and so-

cial climate? Were you in search of community?

Each one of us has a story about why we first entered

this sacred place. Our stories are similar and they are dif-

ferent, they are relevant, and they are filled with richness

and diversity, just like each one of us.

We love our amazing Rabbi and all that you see hap-

pening here during these holy days and throughout the

entire year could not happen without her. But Agudas

Israel’s true essence, the real reason we love this commu-

nity...this Jewish family of ours, is the people with whom

you are seated right now, the people who open their arms

and embrace you without asking permission, and kiss

your cheek every time you come in . . . people who are

happy to see you, and simply want to be Jewish with

you. I am speaking about the genuine love and affection

that everyone here shares, no matter your age, your stature,

your gender, or your position in life.

Think for a moment about those who have made you

feel the warmth, the light, the welcoming and accepting

nature of our temple family. Think about the fact that

you, too, sometimes reach out and hug and plant that kiss

on those whom you see at temple. It is always a blessing

to be enthusiastically Jewish at Agudas Israel. It feels

good. In these unsettled times, it feels especially comfort-

ing. And to those of you who may only walk through our

doors for these holy days and other special occasions,

you should know that these people are here for you, too.

This amazing community of people, people just like you,

are here for you. Every year, every month, every week,

every day.

When Peter and I first walked through these synagogue

doors, we had no idea that our Jewish journey would be

formed and so enriched by the people of Agudas Israel

who have now, over these last years, become our dear


BROTHERHOOD REPORT

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The Chai Lites Newsletter

Although we did not hold a meeting in September, due

to the High Holidays, Brotherhood members and volun-

teers kept very busy with a variety of tasks and projects in

and around the synagogue.

Thanks again to Steve and Judith Levinson for allowing

us to access their property to cut the bamboo branches

needed for decorating the sukkah.

friends and family. More than 2 years ago, when Peter

was injured and subsequently experienced many health

problems, we were blown away by the loving outreach

and support from our Agudas Israel community. We

continue to experience the blessing of your friendship,

comfort and support, and we are grateful.

But you know, when I first came here did not think

about the payroll, the heating and air conditioning, the

roof or what it must take to maintain this sacred space

on a daily basis. However, I soon realized the responsi-

bility I have to support and maintain this temple not just

for me, but also for the others who would step inside to

worship and to learn. For those who will follow us.

Simply put, it is all of our responsibility to financially

support Agudas Israel to the best of our ability so that

the values, the commitments, and the best of Agudas

Israel can continue. I believe, as does Rabbi Jackson,

that you deserve nothing less. Rabbi consistently gives

above and beyond what we expect of her. It is her lead-

ership and the example she sets every day that inspire,

educate, and enrich our enjoyment of our temple. It

seems only right that we reciprocate with the best that

is in us.

Although BiIl Murray never talked about temple ex-

penses in Ground Hog Day, it bears reminding that

your Membership dues only covers 6o% of the costs of

heating, cooling and maintaining our building as well

as supporting our Rabbi, office manager and program-

ming. That leaves 40% of our budgeted expenses de-

pendent on your donations.

We need your help to sustain us. Please understand

how important your contribution is tonight and how

meaningful it is to our existence.

So how much to give? That is the great question. Yogi

Berra once said that hitting was 90% mental and only

50% physical. So if we follow that formula and you

give 140% of what you gave last year, that would

work. But what if you weren’t here last year?

Let me help you. The Talmud says that charity is

equal to all the commandments.

There are many reasons to give. Some people give

because they think it will help them to be inscribed in

the book of life for another year. We are in no position

financially or spiritually to pass judgement on

that. You can give tonight because you can enjoy our

services and our sense of community. Or you can give

because this is such a beautiful evening. You can give

because each of these, or any one of these, has touched

you tonight, or touched you during Rosh Hashanah, or

will touch you at tomorrow’s services. Or you can give

because you know how much we need it. After all, this is

your Rabbi, this is your synagogue!!!

I know that we have all been touched by the needs and

reached into our pockets to help those who have suffered

great losses due to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

And, there are many others throughout the world who ask

for our help. The need for Tikkun Olam is great. Tonight

though is about us, about Agudas Israel.

Please contribute joyfully and generously, and allow us

to continue to do all that we do for this community — to

provide, enhance and further establish the spiritual plat-

form from which we all benefit. I am happy to share with

you that each and every member of your Agudas Israel

Board has already pledged their High Holy Day Commit-

ment. Hineni.

A sweet, healthy and happy new year to each and every

one of you, and please accept my heartfelt thanks for al-

lowing me the amazing opportunity to serve as your Presi-

dent. It has truly been my honor.

L’Shana Tovah. Dr. Linda Perkel

MISHEBERACHS Speedy Recovery and Get Well Wishes to:

Scott Foster, Mitzi Lerner, Edward Lieber,

Vicky Lieber, Kenneth J. Robinson,

Marilyn Rosen, Teddi Segal, Frank Skolnick.

Bonnie's Byline


(Brotherhood continued from page 3)

The Sisterhood Judaica Boutique booth at The

HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival in his-

toric downtown Asheville was a great success. Not

only was it a financial success, but thanks to Teri

Nadler-Thorz’s vision, it gave Agudas Israel a great

presence and recognition for being the only congrega-

tion in Hendersonville.

Many thanks to all of the volunteers, who helped

shlepp, set up, sell, pack up, and shlepp again back to

Agudas. Special shout out to Teri and Michael Thorz,

Sam Gess, Linda Sauter, and Alan Cooper who

worked all day from an early start to a late finish, as

well as our Rabbi who cheerfully greeted and wel-

Thanks also especially to Alan Cooper and Dave

Monoson for tending to various maintenance and repair

issues in and outside the building, costs for which were

covered by donations from Brotherhood. I mention this

because most congregants are not aware of the amount

of work and dedication that is needed to keep the build-

ing in good shape. Repairs which are often not notice-

able, such as fixing cracks in the walls, or installing and

painting new hand rails leading to the Gazebo, fixing the

memorial wall etc..

All of this volunteer work, including security duty every

weekend and during the High Holy Days, is provided by

our Brotherhood members who take the time from their

busy weekly personal chores (and “Honey Do” Lists)

and in between doctors’ appointments, to help the Agu-

das Israel Congregation operate as smoothly as possible

and to ensure the comfort and safety of all our members.

With the coming winter months, we are losing some of

our manpower as a number of members migrate south to

Florida to bask in the sun and enjoy their “Early Bird”

specials. So those of us brave souls who are left behind

will continue to hold the fort until they return next

spring.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you

who are migrating south for the winter a wonderful time

and we look forward to seeing you all back again in

2018.

With the changing season, it is now time for us to en-

joy the fall colors, and I recommend that you take the

time to tour the Blue Ridge region with your family and

friends, to view the beauty of our countryside, and take

some great pictures that you can share with others.

Shalom, Michael Thorz, Agudas Israel Brotherhood

comed so many people into our booth.

The Sisterhood momentum of activities continues…

make your reservations and save these dates:

Monday, November 20, 11:45am will be our Social

Lunch out at Olive or Twist in Hendersonville. Lunch

is on your own, but reservations are imperative so we

have enough seats. Contact Joan Kershner to make

your reservation (828) 243-2929 or joank-

[email protected].

Monday, December 18, noon, will be our Chanu-

kah luncheon – no charge for Sisterhood members,

$5 for guests/non-members. Hope you will save the

date and join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate Cha-

nukah with your Sisterhood.

In lieu of a January program, we are encouraging

our Sisterhood members to participate in the MLK: A

Day On, A Day of Service (Martin Luther King Day)

for a day of community service on Monday, January

15th (details to follow).

We continue to plan exciting programs every month

for you to enjoy (thank you to our Programming Vice

President, Joan Kershner); giving you a reason to be

part of a very special Sisterhood. Watch for a full cal-

endar of events coming this fall and winter. We hope

you will take advantage of our programs and partici-

pate. If you have a program suggestion, please do not

hesitate to contact Joan or myself.

Remember our Sisterhood Golden Book and

Trees in Israel when you want to honor a Bar/Bat

Mitzvah or other simcha (birthday or anniversary) or

make a memorial tribute for a loved one.

It is never too late to join Sisterhood…We invite all

new members, those who have not previously joined,

or those women who want to rejoin, to contact Sherry

Harris, Membership Secretary, for more information.

Without YOU we are one woman short! Sisterhood continues to be an integral part of the

workings of Agudas Israel. Join the fun, share in the

camaraderie! Let me know how I can help make your

membership more rewarding.

Shalom,

Bonnie Cooper, Sisterhood President


THE PRESIDENT’S CLUB The President’s club is proud to announce the current and

growing membership. Membership requires that a five year

commitment of at least $500 per year, in excess of current

dues be made.

It is the objective of the members of the President’s Club to erase our defi-

cit. We intend for it to become nothing but a historical memory.

Rebecca Banadyga

Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman

Phyllis & Rabbi Philip Bentley

Dr. Stuart Cohn

Bonnie & Alan Cooper

C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan

Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz

Vicky & Edward Lieber

Ginger & Dr. Sanford Marx

Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel

Teddi Segal

Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek

Deanna S. & Marshall Warshauer

Natalie Zitnick

Shalom, We are now into our 10th year of the

Agudas Angels. Thanks to so many of you, this project has been very

successful. It is wonderful that our congregational family is so generous.

Since your Angels contribution is in addition to your dues, we would like to recognize you in our Chai Lites during this fiscal

year 2017-2018.

____________________________________________ SPONSORS $180+

DEBBIE & WILLIAM LAVINE ________________________________________________________________________________________

FRIENDS $360+

DR. STUART COHN ________________________________________________________________________________________

PATRONS $500+

BARBARA & DR. MICHAEL BECKERMAN BARBARA GITTLEMAN

________________________________________________________________________________________

BENEFACTORS $750+

JAN FINANDER SCOTT ________________________________________________________________________________________

TRUSTEES $1000+

JOAN & IRVING KERSHNER NATALIE ZITNICK

________________________________________________________________________________________

HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+ ________________________________________________________________________________________

PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+ __________________________________________________________________________________________

FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+

TEDDI SEGAL ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

May the coming year bring to you and yours, good health, peace,

and abundant blessings. L’Shalom

Name_______________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________

Donation____________________________________________________

I(we) would prefer not to have my(our) names listed in Chai Lites______

Please cut this form out and return to the synagogue with your donations.

Agudas Angels


A big THANK YOU to all of our congregants for the

1800 pounds of food and supplies we collected and

contributed to the Interfaith Assistance Ministries.

Your generosity of spirit, your willingness to shop and

schlep, and drop off at Agudas Israel for delivery to

IAM is heartfelt.

Submitted by Barbara Gittleman

& Deanna S. Warshauer

Agudas Israel Congregation &

Henderson County Hunger Coalition Proudly Presents

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Flat Rock Playhouse

Downtown Hendersonville

Tickets & Donations Options

$35 Single Ticket

Advertise or place a Tribute

In the Program Guide Agudas Israel Congregation and Henderson County Coalition are proud to present “The French Connection”’ a brilliant afternoon of classical music.

Agudas Israel Synagogue is looking forward to our 100th anniver-sary, in 2022, and our legacy in Hendersonville. This fund raiser will assist in providing for our future.

Country Hunger Coalition is committed to relieving hunger in Hen-derson County by raising awareness. The money is distributed to Relief Agencies in Henderson County.

The funds raised will support

Mission Statements of both organizations.

“Community Involvement”

Tribute Section—Maximum 3 lines $40

In honor of. In Memory of, Thank You. Just A Note,

Rabbi Jackson Tribute Page.

Sponsor Listing—Your Name Listed $30

Business Section Listing (Maximum 5 lines) $50

Full Page Advertisement $100

Half Page Advertisement $65

Makes checks payable to:

Agudas Israel Congregation

Mail Check to:

Piano Concert

PO Box 447

Flat Rock, NC 28731

Online Payment: PayPal

www.agudasisraelcongregation.com

Credit Card Payment: Contact Sam

Inquires or Questions Contact Sam 773.213.2200

or Randye 201.953.3930

In compliance with Henderson County Fire Safety Regula-tions, all fire exit

doors, used for exiting and entering our building, must be kept clear of all obstructions, including but not limited to unattended motor vehicles which will cause delay in access for fire-rescue and police. In addition, it will hin-der people inside our building in attempt-ing to evacuate in case of emer-gency: There are five (5) fire exit doors; the main entrance doors under the covered driveway, two west far side doors which lead out into the parking lot area; the fourth is located to the rear of the library which is also used as an evacuation point and for the pick-up and /or delivery of items. The fifth door is also used as an evacuation point, for delivery and pickups, and not to be used to leave standing unattended vehicles parked." In addition, I ask everyone to make sure when they utilize our parking spaces that they lock their vehicles and make sure that valuables are either removed or locked away. In case the building has to be evacu-ated, the two double doors in the Social Hall, and the northeast door located in the Sanctuary, are to be used by the oc-cupants inside the building that leads to the "Founders Garden". which is the des-ignated gathering point for safety.

Thank you, Al Rosen, VP Building & Grounds


IMPORTANT NOTICE! ANNOUNCING... the next program in our

quarterly Friday night Speaker Series...

This Speaker Series has two purposes: one is to

inform the congregation about the impressive num-

ber of organizations in Henderson County that pro-

vide services to our residents and a second reason

is to provide opportunities for Tikkun Olam wherever possible.

On Friday November 17th at 7:30, our guest speaker will be Ju-

dith Long, the Executive Director of The Free Clinics in Hender-

sonville.

The Free Clinics has a serious and important mission in our

community. This organization provides FREE medical care to low

income uninsured residents of Henderson and Polk counties.In

addition, help is available to individuals who have insurance but

face a coverage cap in their individual plans and need assistance in

paying for their medications. Working very hard to augment our

local health care system and bridge the gaps wherever they may be

are numerous volunteers and healthcare partners. Offering a vari-

ety of programs,The Free Clinics constantly strive to make our

most vulnerable neighbors healthier and better able to face their

health challenges.

Join us on the November 17th when Judith Long joins us to ex-

plain the vital services this organization provides.

We look forward to her visit.

Submitted by: Toby Linder

It is with much sadness that we note the passing

of Zachary Feinstein, son of Gerri Feinstein,

Iris’s daughter, and grandson of Iris Stewart.

Zichronon L’vracha


The following names will be read at Shabbat services

PLEASE NOTE: * DENOTES HAVING A MEMORIAL PLAQUE. The Yahrzeit policy of our Temple is as follows: You have the choice of when to observe this anniversary. The date can be celebrated by the English calendar or the Hebrew. Please inform the office of which way you would prefer. A letter to remind you about your upcoming Yahrzeit is sent to you two weeks before the actual date. The name of your loved is read at the Friday evening service Immediately prior to the date of the Yahrzeit. Please keep the Temple Office informed of any incorrect dates. or new dates you wish to include.

11/03/2017-11/09/2017 OBSERVER

Max Brandes………....Mr.&Mrs. Theodore Kaplan (Father) Sadie Karg Brown*…….....Lillian Swift Gaeser (Mother) Charles Eckenroth…….…..Barbara Monoson (Grandfather) Jesse H. Fischer*………....Martin Fischer (Father) Francine Meryl Fish*……...Phyllis Fish (Daughter) Robert Steven Gittleman*..Barbara Gittleman (Husband) Leo Goloff…………...……..Judi Goloff (Husband) Mollie Gordon* Edith Guttenberg……….....David Selsky (Grandmother) Herbert J. Halpern* Martin Heilbrunn……...…...Herbert Heilbrunn (Father) Dr. Philip R. Jacobs……....Claudia Case-Jacobs (Husband) Albert A. Kaplan* Joan Kaplan*………..……..Susan Aronowitz (Sister) Sidney G. Kay Irving Kay* Felix Kolodkin* Bernard Kushlefsky Tobias Landau Bessie Levitsky Baruch Linder*………….....Bernd Linder (Father) Sarah Mollie Michalove* Hannah Patterson* Sylvia Chizik Patterson*….Joyce Patterson (Mother) (Wife of Ben Patterson) Ruth Scharfstein Elena Thoms…………..…..Dr. Arthur Lebowitz (Sister) Valerie J. Warshauer……..Marshall A. Warshauer (1st Wife) Esther Younger…………...Shirley Younger (Mother-in-Law) Harry Morton Zheutlin*

11/10/2017-11/16/2017 Hyman Balk Judah L. Berger* Nancy Berman Gertrude Blank Avraham Daitch* Peter Dallo……………..…..Marlene Dallo Molly Dunitz* Morris Fred* Bernice Freedman Reiff..Roy Freedman (Mother) Maxwell Friedland……..George Friedland (Father) Frank Golden…………...Martha Stillman (Grandfather) Benjamin Kerner*……...David Fritz (Uncle)

OBSERVER

Jesse Kleinman……..….Lisa Wolford (Father) Charles Krause………....Martha Stillman (Father) Gloria Krell ………….....Leslie Moses (Mother) Helen Lazarus* Anna Lewis* Leslie Manning……..….Frances Keiter (Father) Lillian Ozur Simmie Patla* Chaim Richman ………..Lana Waltzer (Brother) Jacob Robinson………...Kenneth J. Robinson (Brother) Bob Rosen……………...Vicky Lieber (Brother-in-Law) Janet Rosengarten……...Richard Lawrence (Mother) Rosa Rubin*………...….Stuart Rubin (Mother) Anna Schlosburg* Bonnie J. Youngerman 11/17/2017-11/23/2017 Melvin Harold Aftel*…Iris Stewart (Father) Shep. Alpern* Alan Aronowitz……….Susan Aronowitz (Husband) James Burst………….Dr. Kelley Singer (Father) Shirley Carnow……...Norman Carnow (Mother) Arthur Cohen………..Randye Unsell (Father) DeBois Edmunson Isaac Eskenasy*…….Edith Eskenasy (Father) …………….Diane Aldrich Eskenasy Murrey Forgang……..Lawrence Forgang (Father) Gladys Fredman…….Sherry Harris (Mother) Sidney Gross…….....Charlene B. Carstens (Father) Samuel Harris…….....Sherry Harris (Father-in-Law) Mollye Shapiro Karesh* William Wolf Kayne*...Monica Kayne (Father) Allan Burton Kessler* George Lazarus* Helen Mandelstamm Roz Maurer…………..Mr.&Mrs. Bruce Maurer (Bruce’s Mother) Juanita McClees…….William McClees Sarah Paly……….......Harry Paly (Mother) Margaret Scharf William Schieren…….Susan Aronowitz (Father) Max Schoenfeld

OBSERVER

Marilyn Schwartz*…………...…..Beth Glassberg (Mother)……………………...…...Iris Schwartz Douglas Segal* (Brother)……………………...…..Patty Torcellini (Son)………………………..…….Teddi Segal ………………………………...…..Cheryl Goode Anne G. Simkin……….……........Larry Simkin (Mother) Frank Sitzer*…………………......Carole Sitzer (Father-in-Law) Miriam Y. Stacher…………...…..Robert Youngerman (Sister) Jean Title……………………..….Esther Roberts (Mother) Bert Tumpson Anna Vanek ……………………...Dr. Paul Vanek (Mother)

11/24/2017-11/30/2017 Blanche Bernstein William Cohen* Ira Marvin Goldstein* Henry Goodman Martin Heilbrunn Sidney Junov*…………………...Barbara Kay Beckerman (Father) Sidney Kay Miriam Sarah Kessler* ………….Frances Stollmack (Mother) Esther Leaman…………………..Salem Leaman (Mother) Elizabeth Steinberg Lieberman.. Shirley Younger (Mother) Sidney Morse…………………….Sandy Morse (Father) Alice Brown Nelson*…………….Lillian Swift Gaeser (Sister) Morris Oxer……………………….Stuart Oxer&Wendi Harris Dominick Pietrunti……………….Donna Sherwood Ruth Proper Perry Rudnick* Leonard Sisselman……………...Mr.&Mrs. Irwin Sisselman (Brother of Irwin) Shirley L. Solomon Blanche Watsky………………….Harold Watsky (Mother) Louis A. Younger………………...Shirley Younger (Father-in-Law)


Lifecycle Moments

November is National Caregiver Month! Jewish Family Services of WNC Offers Support to

Family Caregivers! Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS) offers programs and services to support the needs of family members providing care or support for an elder or for an individual with a disability. Family members often find themselves overwhelmed by their caregiving responsibilities, and all too often may overlook needs for their own self-care and health. A caregiver’s need for respite time for themselves can be met by enrolling their loved one in the JFS Elder Club. This program serves older adults of all faiths who would benefit from socializa-tion, friendship, exercise, stimulating activities, and a nutritious lunch, in an enjoyable, structured group setting. Professional staff and trained volunteers facilitate and supervise the program. Elder Club is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Asheville, and on Wednesdays in Hendersonville. Transportation may be arranged to each location. The Elder Club provides the caregiver with the peace of mind that their family member is safe and well cared for. Caregiver support services at JFS also include: care coordina-tion and guidance to services and community resources, pro-vided by a JFS Social Worker, and individual mental health coun-seling with a JFS Licensed Clinical Social Worker. JFS accepts most Medicare, BCBS-NC, and other insurance. Inquire to con-firm your individual health insurance coverage. A sliding fee scale based on income is available for uninsured individuals. Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS) is a social service agency providing a comprehensive continuum of care for all the people of Western North Carolina. In addition to the Elder Club, counseling services, and social work assistance, information and referrals, JFS provides Jewish holiday kosher meal deliveries, and a food pantry; JFS also administers WNC Jewish Federation Keren Ami Funds, and the Atlanta-based Jewish Educational Loan Fund for interest-free student loans. We also offer meaning-ful and rewarding opportunities for volunteer service, and we are currently in need of additional volunteers for Elder Club programs in Asheville and Hendersonville. JFS services and programs are open to all people regardless of faith, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, country of origin, age, or ability. For further information or to make an appointment for any JFS service, call: 828-253-2900 or email: [email protected]. To learn more about JFS, please visit: www.jfswnc.org. WNC Jewish Federation Supports Jewish Family Services of WNC! WNC Jewish Federation (WNCJF) is the only central fundraising organization for the Jewish communities of Western North Caro-lina. WNCJF raises and distributes funds to sustain our commu-nity organizations that make our strong, vibrant community what it is and what it will continue to be. Jewish Family Services of WNC is the only Jewish social service agency in Western North Carolina and we depend on Federation for a very significant an-nual allocation in order to continue to provide services to hun-dreds of deserving individuals in our region each year.

Bernd and Toby Linder received the 2017 Richard C. and

Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award. As the Community

Foundation of Henderson County’s most prestigious award, it

recognizes community leaders who live with a focus on personal

philanthropy. As determined and visionary philanthropists, the

Linders have stated “We are interested in trying to improve the

quality of life for future generations in Henderson County.”

We, as a congregation, are very proud to have the Linders as

members of our community here at Agudas Israel.

For 50+ years, through a specific donation in her will,

Francee Sherman, has made a specific donation for fresh flow-

ers for High Holy Day services. The flowers are beautiful. This

is an ongoing donation, and Agudas Israel is extremely appre-

ciative of this generous donation.

On Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 1:30 to 4 pm there will

be a Celebration of the Life of Carola Cohn. The gathering will

be at The Mountain Lodge and Convention Center. Their tele-

phone # is 828-693-9910. The location is 755 Upward Road in

Flat Rock, NC. If you plan on coming, please RSVP to

[email protected] or call Nancy Cohn at 805-461-1212.

Mazel Tov to Audrey and Uzi Shemesh on the marriage of

their son Amit to Alison Reed in Atlanta.

Agudas Israel Congregation wishes a Mazel Tov to Sheila J.

McKinna on her conversion to Judaism on August 31 2017.

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TZEDAKAH LIST NOVEMBER

ADULT EDUCATION FUND

IN HONOR OF

By Books for Good

IN MEMORY OF

Carola Cohn

By Ginger & Dr. Sanford Marx

BUILDING FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Harry Gold

By Beverly French

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Babe Blatt

By The Blatt Family

Stanley Sitzer & Arthur Rubin

By Carole Sitzer

GENERAL FUND

IN HONOR OF

Happy & Healthy New Year to all our friends

By Ruth & Rabbi Sanford Marcus

Linder’s winning 2017

Sauer Charitable Leadership Award

By Margaret Novit

Son Amit’s Marriage to Alison Reed

By Audrey & Uzi Shemesh


By Joan Stuart

Teddi Segal Speedy Recovery

By Natalie Zitnick

IN MEMORY OF

Sam Baxt

By Melanie Baxt

Harry M, Fritz

By David Fritz

Edward, Doris & Larry Patterson

By Mr. & Mrs. Alan Patterson

Joseph Gittleman

By Claudia & Barry Rudes

Frankie Ryttenberg

By Harry Ryttenberg

Zachary Feinstein (Grandson of Iris Stewart)

By Natalie Zitnick

Tzedakah– Acts of Loving Kindness

ADULT EDUCATION

IN HONOR OF

Thank you for classes

By David O’Conner

IN MEMORY OF

Carola Cohn

By Natalie Zitnick

ENDOWMENT FUND

IN HONOR OF

Teddi Segal

By Marlene & Raymond Wiener

MITZVAH DAY FUND

IN HONOR OF

BAKED COOKIES

By Phyllis & Rabbi Bentley

By Adele Groban-Kosowsky

By Frieda & Michael Hodes

By Debbie & William Lavine

By Linda Liebman

By Toby & Bernd Linder

By Claudia & Barry Rudes

By Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek

By Deanna Warshauer

JOEY’S BAGELS

By Natalie Zitnick

By Brotherhood Agudas Israel

IN MEMORY OF

Beatrice & Dudley Berson

By Dr. Judi Berson-Levinson

& Steven Z. Levinson

ONEG FUND

IN HONOR OF

Sponsor Oneg 09/15/2017


IN MEMORY OF

Carola Cohn

By Forward Discussion Group

Anne W. Kaplan; Hyman Kaplan;

Liba Sprague

By Eileen & Dr. Michael Stang

Genia & David Friedberg

By Iris & Joe Stewart

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OF

Texas Relief

By Agudas Israel Sisterhood

By Susan Aronowitz

By Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman

By Agudas Israel Brotherhood

By Bonnie & Alan Cooper

By Laurel Ela

By Phyllis Fish

By Rosemary & Samuel Gess

By Barbara Gittleman

By Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Glassman

By Sherry Harris

By Marcia & Melvin Hecht

By Frieda & Michael Hodes

By Deb Karlin

By Debbie & William Lavine

By Nora Levin

By Vicky & Edward Lieber

By Sandy Morse

By Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel

By Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel

(from the Mah Jongg group)

By MaryAnn & Alan Pollack

By Harry Ryttenberg

By Janie & Frank Skolnick

By Randye Unsell

By Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek

By Deanna Warshauer

By Deanna S. and Marshall Warshauer


By Natalie Zitnick

Happy Birthday Barbara Gittleman

By Wilma Pomerantz

Happy Anniversary

Marlene & Raymond Wiener

By Wilma Pomerantz

Sheila McKinna Conversion


Thank you Rabbi Jackson


Rabbi’s Fellowship

By Natalie Zitnick

IN MEMORY OF

Gladys Cohen & Martin Richman

By Randye Unsell

TZEDAKAH INADVERTENTLY OMITTED

FROM OCTOBER CHAI LITES Due to an unforeseen event, the following is the list of

Tzedakah missed in the October Chai Lites.


(Tzedakah continued on page 11)

It is through the generosity of people like these that we prosper and grow.

Thank You.

(Tzedakah continued from page 10)

Tzedakah– Acts of Loving Kindness MUSIC FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Nathan Samuels & Barbara Rosen

By Vicky & Edward Lieber

ONEG FUND

IN HONOR OF

Adele & Laurence Kosowsky

– Sponsor Oneg for their birthdays

IN MEMORY OF

Joan Kosowsky

Laurence Kosowsky

Joseph Gittleman

By Linda Liebman

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OF

Toby Linder – Woman of Valor

By Bonnie & Alan Cooper

Sarah Monoson’s Bat Mitzvah

By Frieda Michael Hodes

RITUAL FUND

IN HONOR OF

Various donors for Pizza in the HUT

IN MEMORY OF

Nathan Wiener


YAHRZEIT/BEREAVEMENT FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Herbert Simon

By Barbara & Alan Ehrlich

Adeline Barowsky

By Edith Eskenasy

HIGH HOLY DAY APPEAL

Rosemary & Samuel Gess

Elaine Cohen & Louis Saul –

In Honor of Aunt Fannie Krawcheck & Uncle Anchell Gold

Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel

Susan & Sidney Williams

Marlene W. & Raymond G. Wiener

Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz

Adele I. Groban-Kosowsky

Kate Dalton – In Honor of Lisa & Tom Wolford

Sharon & Jerry Salatino

Sheila J. McKinna

Harry Ryttenberg

Rebecca Banadyga

Bernard Apple

Lenore & Scott Foster

Diane Eskenasy Aldrich & Tim Aldrich

Natalie Zitnick

Adele & Laurence Kosowsky

Norma & Albert Pasternack

Linda L. & Tom Sauter

Lynne Durbin-Crane and Peter Crane

C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan

Zsa G. Lobel

Marilyn S. & Allen H. Rosen

Esther & Dale Roberts

Marcia & Melvin Hecht

Iris & Joe Stewart

Vicky & Edward Lieber


BIRTHDAYS

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2017

ANNIVERSARIES

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2017 Janie Skolnick………….. Fri. Nov. 3rd Dr. Burton Black………...Sun. Nov. 12th Harry Ryttenberg……......Mon. Nov. 13th Barbara Seeman………..Wed. Nov. 15th Albert Pasternack ……….Sat. Nov. 18th Sharon Lemelman……….Mon. Nov. 20th Vicky Lieber……………...Thur. Nov. 23rd Bill Lavine………………...Fri. Nov. 24th Marcia Hecht …………….Tues. Nov. 28th Melvin Hecht …………….Mon. Dec. 4th Eileen Stang……………..Mon. Dec. 4th Raymond G. Wiener…….Fri. Dec. 8th

Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek……….Mon. Nov. 6th …..29th anniv. Bonnie S. & Alan Cooper…..Thur. Nov. 9th ….48th anniv. Linda & Perry Reihs………..Sun. Nov. 12th…..39th anniv. Marcia & Melvin Hecht……..Sat. Nov. 25th…..53rd anniv. Rosemary & Samuel Gess..Thur. Nov. 30th ….48th anniv. MaryAnn & Alan Pollack…...Sun. Dec. 10th ….50th anniv. C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan..Fri. Dec. 22nd…...49th anniv.

Phyllis Bentley…………..Tues. Dec. 12th Mark Lemelman ……….Thur. Dec. 14th MaryAnn Pollack………..Thur. Dec. 14th Sharon Wooten………….Sat. Dec. 16th Arnold S. Orenstein……..Sun. Dec. 17th Larry Simkin……………..Mon. Dec. 18th Dr. Michael Beckerman.. Tues. Dec. 19th Jerry Garfinkle…………..Tues. Dec. 19th Nora Levin ……………….Fri. Dec. 22nd Barbara Monoson ……….Sun. Dec. 24th Rosemary Gess………...Wed. Dec. 27th Susan Garfinkle………...Thur. Dec. 28th


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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2018

President: Dr. Linda Perkel 685-1683 Vice President: Allen H. Rosen 595-1497

Secretary: Lenore Foster 595-9885 Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley 697-1954 Past President: Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Trustees: Cya Ashley 712-3079 Sam Gess 676-6720 Debbie Lavine 630-202-8731 David Monoson 891-2531 Honorary Trustee: Marilyn Rosen 290-5333 Sidney Williams 699-1283

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President: Bonnie Cooper 1st VP Hospitality: Barbara Monoson 2nd VP Fundraising: Karen Murray 3rd VP Program: Joan Kershner Recording Secretary: C. Susan Kaplan Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Rosen Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley Past President & Liaison to the Board: Natalie Zitnick Trustees: Lenore Foster Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz Iris Stewart Phyllis Fish Toby Linder Parliamentarian: JNF Trustee: Linda Reihs

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