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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]

February 2016 - 22 Shevat - 20 Adar 1 5776

RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE January is coming to a close and, although the winter

is supposed to be our “quiet time”, we have been

busy. We had a beautiful Shabbat service conducted

by the Brotherhood followed by a special oneg spon-

sored by Natalie Zitnick in memory of her late hus-

(Continued page 2)

Once every four years we have the gift of

an extra day—February 29. In reality, how-

ever, we are making up for lost time. Time

which has already gone by, but we did not

notice. After four years, our calendar catches

up with the earthly rotations.

In our Jewish calendar, day and months are

much more complicated. Simplistically, seven out of

every nineteen years has an entire extra month,

called Adar I. This month, in 2016, happens in Feb-

ruary and March. This addition pushes back Purim

and Passover—though the length between those two

holidays remains the same. So we will not celebrate

Passover until April 22.

This begs the question then, what are we supposed

to do with a whole month? A month with no holi-

days of its own. A month with no special Shabbatot.

A month which just is.

I would like to offer up that we use this month as

one of spiritual rejuvenation. During the month of

Elul, just before Rosh Hashanah, we do the spiritual

hard work—looking deep into ourselves and seeking

understanding and forgiveness from others, from

ourselves, from God. It’s hard work!

And during the month of Nissan (this year in

April), we think about redemption as it pertains to

the Exodus. We think about the plagues as they were

and as they are—more about this in a couple months.

We think about tradition and our place in it, which

often leads us to think about the future and our place

in it. Redemption is hard work!

This month, Adar 1, I think we need to fo-

cus on taking care of spiritual sides. Not an

intensive workout at the gym, but more of a

relaxing spa day. For some of us, going to the

spa means getting a massage. Easing away the

tensions brought on by everyday aches and

pains. For others, it means a manicure/pedicure.

Beautifying that which we have been given. There are

those who see a spa day as time to connect, or re-

connect, with friends in an unhurried fashion.

What could a spa day for your soul look like? Ask

yourself what it could be like to take time to honor

and cherish your spiritual side. How refreshed could

you be in a deep and meaningful way? Perhaps you

would want to scrub away some of the grime that has

built up from resentment carried too long. Or, maybe

for you, sitting and meditating over the glory and

beauty that surrounds us will fill you with child-like

awe and wonder once more. However you find a way

to rejuvenate your spiritual side is right.

Let us take this gift of time and spend it on spiritual

awareness. Not hard work. And not pushed aside.

Rather, time to care for that side of us which is so

personal, so intimate, and so profoundly beautiful. I

wish for each of us time to care for ourselves. May

we each take time to do so.

Warmly and with blessings for a rejuvenating month,

Rabbi Rachael Jackson

band Stan Zitnick. For the first time, Agudas Israel

participated in the MLK Day On, an interfaith day of

service commemorating the civil rights leader and

movement. Rabbi Jackson was a visible participant

in the program. A small but committed group of

Agudas Israel members volunteered at agencies

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(President continued from pg 1)

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BROTHERHOOD REPORT

Brotherhood had a surprisingly strong turnout at

the December 20th meeting, considering it being the

slow winter season, with many members away in

sunny Florida.

Following up on a request by the Caring and Mem-

bership chairs at our last AI BOD meeting, Brother-

hood was able to organize volunteers to drive con-

gregants who need transportation to and from ser-

vices. So if anyone needs a ride to services,

please contact the Caring Committee or Member-

ship committee who will organize for someone

from Brotherhood to help transport you to the

synagogue.

Brotherhood is also considering to form a task

force of volunteers that can be called upon to per-

form minor repairs in the homes of congregants who

are unable to do them themselves. Contact for this

committee is Larry Kosowsky. Please see separate

announcement appearing in this issue of Chai Lites.

We are continuing to provide volunteers to monitor

the entrance to our congregation during services so

as to ensure the safety and comfort of members.

Shabbat Services, were successfully carried out by

Brotherhood as planned on Friday, January 15th. Al-

though we had some inclement weather to deal with,

which prevented some of our congregants from at-

tending, we had a great turnout. My personal thanks

AGUDAS ISRAEL SISTERHOOD

Notes from Nat After December and all of the attending Chanukah

celebrations, January seemed very quiet.

We were happy to help with the arrangements for the

January 25th, Tu B'Shevat Seder at Rabbi Jackson's

request.

The nominating committee for new members of the

Sisterhood Board is off and running. If there are any

women in the congregation who would like to join

our board, and by the way, meet and work with some

very exceptional ladies, please let me know, or con-

tact Sherry Harris, Chairman of the nominating com-

mittee at [email protected].

The next Sisterhood general meeting will be held

February 15th, noon. This will be a meeting about

beading. Our own Diane Stricker will help you with

any problems you have with beads that you own, or

to everyone who participated in the assigned readings

from the Mishkan Tfilah, as well as special thanks to

Nancy Silver for her cantorial accompaniment, and to

Joe Kaplan for leading the entire services. Also spe-

cial thanks to Arthur Lebowitz for his inspirational

D’Var Torah, and Danyul Jackson for leading us in

singing of Shalom Rav, and Oseh Shalom. The

Shabbat Services were topped off by a beautiful

Oneg sponsored by Natalie Zitnick.. All in all it was

a great experience, with wonderful camaraderie that

was enjoyed by everyone. What a wonderful way to

welcome Shabbat.

On January 18th, the Brotherhood Camera Club will

be providing volunteer photographers to take some

pictures of the MLK Day meeting at the St. James

Church which will be followed by community volun-

teer work.

Mountain Jewish Festival is coming up fast, and

Sisterhood is already making plans to bake all sorts

of goodies for this event.. We at Brotherhood have

been entrusted with frying up latkes again for this

year’s festival. It seems that last year we did not have

enough latkes to go around, so this time we need to

triple the amount of latkes. Ed Lieber will be in

charge of the Latke Brigade again, so please contact

him if you would like to participate.

Additional activities are being planned by your

Brotherhood Board so stay tuned for further an-

nouncements. Michael Thorz, President

Agudas Israel Brotherhood

around the community. It seems so “right” that we,

as a congregation are part of this project. There is a

strong history of Jewish engagement in the civil

rights movement so our continuing presence in pro-

grams such as these seems natural and appropriate.

The plan is for this program to be ongoing so per-

haps next year we will see a larger corps of volun-

teers. Finally, this year we will have our first Tu

Bish’vat Seder at Agudas Israel. Tu BiSh’vat is the

New Year of the Trees and it has become the custom

to eat fruits and nuts, particularly those that are

abundant in Israel. The ritual of a seder began in the

16th century and provides an opportunity for us to

gather together and remind ourselves that “…we

spend our lives planting seeds. Time and effort are

needed for our efforts to bear fruit. Wait patiently.

One day, like the seed, we will be blessed.” (Belz,

2015).

Shalom.

Dr. Linda Perkel, President

mailto:[email protected]

(Sisterhood continued from page 3)

FEED THE KIDS COALITION

Feed the Kids Coalition of Hender-

son County is in need of a handful

of volunteers. We need volunteers

who will serve meals to the kids at

the Boys and Girls Club once every

six weeks. As you can see it is not much time on

your part. Give us a few hours of your time every

once in a while. You’ll love it! Please contact Irv

Kershner at: [email protected] or call him at

698-2630.

Submitted by: Irv Kershner

The Chai Lites Newsletter… ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS, NEWS STORIES, AND ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMTTED DIRECTLY TO THE EDITOR BY THE 10th, E-MAILED, FAXED, MAILED, DELIVERED (TYPED IF POSSIBLE)

BY THAT DATE. Please do give us your stories, thoughts, ideas and especially your Mitzvahs and Mazel Tovs, as well as Misheberachs.

This is YOUR newsletter—let’s share our lives.

EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor/coordinator, Marilyn Rosen 828-290-5333 or [email protected]; Vicky Lieber, Allen Rosen, Linda Sauter, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart, Natalie Zitnick.

FINAL PREP & MAILING: Susan Bohnen, Dr. Steve & Lois Goldberg, Toby Linder, Iris Stewart, Joe Stewart and the Editorial Staff.


MISHEBERACHS

Speedy Recovery and Get Well Wishes to:

Lillian Swift Gaeser, Janet Provda, Elissa Kaplan,

Laurie Kaplan, William Merwitzer & Frank Skolnick.

All of us share the responsibility of main-taining the health and vitality of Agudas Israel, each of us contributing differently. Some of us serve on committees, partici-pate in services, volunteer in the office and

other activities far too numerous to name. On Tuesday evening March 8 at 5:30-7:00, PM the Membership Com-mittee will host a Wine and Cheese Social where you will have the opportunity to meet those folks who choose to volunteer by serving on the Synagogue Board and “kibitz” with your fellow congregants. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Please say YES to Barbara Gittleman at [email protected](email) or 329-2839 (phone) with your response.

Update your Directory of Members

If you make note of any changes found in this

column throughout the year, your Directory will

always offer you new , correct information.

Please welcome, and add, returning member:

Ken Robinson

47 Mountain Lake DriveHendersonville, NC

28739-9396

Home: (828) 489-6689 [email protected]

Joel Kotch will be moving to Georgia the

beginning of February, so please delete him

from your directory. We wish him well in his

new home!

Thank you.

Vicky Lieber ,“Directory of Members” Coordinator

beading that you would like to do on your own.

Diane is an amazing artist in several mediums; this

program promises to be a lot of fun. Please bring a

bag lunch, we will provide dessert and coffee. A

$5.00 charge for members, $10.00 for non-members.

Please remember to contact Carol Leaman for the gift

card program, [email protected].

Joan Kershner, our program chairman is hard at

work planning some very interesting and fun filled

programs for future meetings.

Please join us at one of our board meetings. We

meet on the first Monday of every month. If you

have a program idea, or just want to see what goes on

at our meetings we would love to have you come and

join us.

Please stay tuned for information on upcoming sis-

terhood events. Shalom, Natalie Zitnick,

Sisterhood President




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Shalom, We are now into our 8th 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 2015-2016.

_________________________________________ SPONSORS $180+

DEBBIE & BILL LAVINE _________________________________________ FRIENDS $360+ _________________________________________ PATRONS $500+

BARBARA & DR. MICHAEL BECKERMAN CAROLA & DR. STUART COHN

LENORE & SCOTT FOSTER BRENDA MOONEY & MARK KOMISAROW

_________________________________________ BENEFACTORS $750+

JAN FINANDER SCOTT _________________________________________ TRUSTEES $1000+

HELEN & IRWIN SALMANSON NATALIE ZITNICK

_________________________________________ HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+

VICKY & EDWARD LIEBER _______________________________________ PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+ _________________________________________ FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Carl Sandburg wrote “Valor is a gift; those having it

never know for sure whether they have it until the test

comes.”

On the 3rd of February, 1943 the USAT (United States

Army Transport) Dorchester, a converted cruise ship,

was pressed into service during WW II, and was 150

miles from the coast of Greenland, to deliver 902 Army

personnel, Merchant Marine, and civilian contractors.

The North Atlantic was stormy. Swells of ice cold wa-

ter intermittently washed across the deck of the ship;

freezing temperatures and gale force winds caused the

exterior of the ship to freeze, causing huge barnacles of

ice.

The Captain ordered the men to sleep in their uni-

forms. Many men disregarded the order because the

sleeping areas were adjacent to the huge boiler room

which emanated a great amount of heat. The real reason

for this order from the Captain was that German subma-

rines had been spotted by the Dorchester’s escort, three

Coast Guard cutters. This part of the North Atlantic was

called “torpedo alley.”

In the early morning hours a German submarine, U-

233, released two torpedos. The Dorchester was hit

starboard side, and immediately began to list. The sea

would devour the vessel in 27 minutes. In less than one-

half hour four Army Chaplains; two Protestant pastors, a

Catholic priest, and a Jewish Rabbi would commit the

ultimate act of interfaith for God and country, and came

to be known from then on as the “Immortal Chaplains.”

Rev. George Fox (Methodist), Alexander Goode

(Rabbi), Clarke Poling (Dutch Reformist Minister), and

John Washington (Roman Catholic Priest). All four

men attended Chaplain School together. And by an odd

twist of fate, embarked on the Dorchester which began

its last journey from Staten Island, New York on Janu-

ary 22, 1943.

With their trip to Greenland in its final stages, they

continued to stay busy, ministering to the needs of the

soldiers, and holding interfaith services. When the tor-

IN MEMORYOF

THE FOUR CHAPLAINS

(Chaplains continued from page 4)

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 Presi-

dent’s Club to erase our deficit. We intend for it

to become nothing but a historical memory.

Natalie Zitnick

Deanna & Marshall Warshauer

Iris & Dr. Paul Vanek

Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz

Iris & Joe Stewart

Teddi Segal

Sharon & Jerry Salatino

Stuart Rubin

Sid Prakin

Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel

Sandy Morse

Susan (Ginger) & Dr. Sanford Marx

Vicky & Edward Lieber

Rebecca & Dr. Arthur Lebowitz

Carol & Salem Leaman

C. Susan & Joseph Kaplan

Frieda & Michael Hodes

Sherry Harris

Barbara Gittleman

Lillian Swift Gaeser

Barbara & Dr. Jack Gabel

Bonnie & Alan Cooper

Sarah & Steven Bookspan

Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman

Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson & Steven Z. Levinson

Becky Banadyga


Judie Cohen, RN

Congregational Nurse

Office Hours: Thursdays, 2-4pm

Visit Judie to discuss any health care questions,

get your blood pressure checked, and just get to know her.

FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016 BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY & MARCH 2016 ANNIVERSARIES

Susan Aronowitz……..Feb. 2

David Monoson……....Feb. 6

Esther Roberts………..Feb. 6

Iris Vanek………….....Feb. 6

Freda Berkowitz……...Feb. 7

Audrey Snyder……….Feb. 9

Noah Jennings………..Feb. 10

Margaret Miller……....Feb. 10

Rebecca Banadyga…...Feb. 12

Lenore Foster……...….Feb. 13

Susan (Ginger) Marx…Feb. 21

Natalie Zitnick…………...Feb. 22

Barbara Kay Beckerman...Feb. 26

Maury Seldin…………….Feb. 27

Rabbi Rachael Jackson…..Mar. 2

Debbie Lavine…………...Mar. 11

Barbara Gabel…………...Mar. 14

Lana Waltzer…………….Mar. 16

Sharon Salatino………….Mar. 18

Diane Stricker…………...Mar. 19

Jerry Salatino…………….Mar. 24

Dr. Linda & Peter Perkel………………..Feb. 1………..52nd anniv.

Kathy & Larry Simkin…………………..Feb. 12…..….16th anniv.

Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Michael Thorz...Feb. 13…..….5th anniv.

Lenore & Scott Foster…………………...Feb. 18……...30th anniv.

Diane Aldrich Eskenasy & Tim Aldrich...Mar. 3…...…..32nd anniv.

pedo hit the ship, bedlam ensued below deck. The

lights were going out, and panic quickly set in. The

Chaplains restored order as the men got dressed and

were made ready to muster on the top deck. Once

on the deck of the ship, the Chaplains handed out

lifejackets, all the while encouraging the soldiers to

have faith.

Rabbi Goode encountered Petty Officer John J.

Mahoney, who attempted to re-enter his cabin.

Rabbi Goode stopped him and Mahoney said he

wanted to get his gloves. “Never mind” Goode

said, “I have two pairs,” and Goode gave his gloves

to Mahoney. In retrospect, Mahoney realized later

that the Rabbi had decided not to leave the Dorches-

ter.

On the deck of the ship the Chaplains continued to

spirit their congregation, and hand out the remaining

lifejackets. Soon the storage cabinet was empty,

and four soldiers remained without jackets. At that

time the Chaplains removed their jackets and placed

them on the soldiers. The reaction to this gift was a

bewildered but grateful gift of heroism.

Survivors of the ship reported seeing the Chap-

lains on the deck of the ship with arms linked and

offering prayers for the safety of the men. The Dor-

chester finally breathed its last, and slipped beneath

the waves. There were only 230 survivors. The

Chaplains seemed to initiate an active interfaith

ministry, realizing that in a world where differences

have often created conflict, these men found a spe-

cial kinship. They were brothers because all four

shared and prayed to the same God, and they made

God very proud.

In 2011, the American Legion and the Sons of the

American Legion, helped correct an omission at Ar-

lington National Cemetery by dedicating a plaque

honoring Jewish chaplains, and in the month of Feb-

ruary , a special interfaith service is conducted by

local clergy and the American Legion to give further

recognition for the Chaplains Supreme Sacrifice.

Submitted by Al Rosen (Parts of the above excerpted from the Internet and from the Ameri-

can Legion Monthly Magazine)


News from Jewish Family Services of WNC

Thank Your for Your Support in 2015

Thank you for supporting Jewish Family Services of WNC in 2015! We could not do what we do without you! Special thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers, contributors and year-round supporters.

Asheville Elder Club Expansion and Hendersonville Elder Club “Satellite”! Asheville Elder Club schedule changes: Enrollment in the Elder Club group respite program on Tuesdays and Thursdays is bursting, so we are planning to add Wednes-days to the program schedule. Hendersonville Elder Club: We look forward to this great collaboration with Agudas Israel to serve older adults in Hendersonville with this well-respected program.

New Caregiver Group Forming: We are currently welcoming individuals interested in a newly forming Caregiver Group to begin soon! Call (828)253-2900 ext.10 for more information or

[email protected]

JFS Volunteer Positions: Elder Club Assistants: Contact Ariella Fleet, MSW at (828)253-2900 ext.12 or email at [email protected]. SpringFest 2016 Committee Members: JFS is looking for party-planners for our upcoming annual fundraising event, scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2016! For informa-tion about the many ways you can help, contact Michelle Dorf at: (828)337-0495 or email [email protected]

Healthy Ideas Program: Depression Screening for Seniors JFS staff members have completed training for this “evidence based” program that includes screening for depression in older adults, and appropriate follow-up with educa-tion, support, referrals and treatment. Contact our JFS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Deborah Wood at 253-2900, or email [email protected]

A Helping Hand From the Brotherhood

Many of our congregants may not be able to repair small items that need to be fixed. Change a light bulb, install a new set of phones, undo a stuck drawer or window, change a filter and similar tasks. Brotherhood now has a team of members that are here to help. We should be able to make most of these small repairs and obviously there is no charge.

Call Larry Kosowsky at 891-8179 or Bart Bohnen at 692-3333 and they will arrange to have a team member contact you.






Sisterhood would like to thank you for your past participation in our Sisterhood Gift Card

Program. You have made a significant impact on our Temple becoming an even better place for

us to congregate and worship through the following two ways:

Rebates from the gift cards you purchase

Donations you have made for special projects such as the Kitchen Renovation Fund and the Sanctuary

Beautification Fund.

2013/2014: We renovated the Agudas kitchen with the funds from these two areas.

2015: We engaged a fiber artist to create our unique, beautiful Ark curtain and Bimah cover.

We most recently purchased 6 new matching chairs and 4 matching tables to go next to

the new chairs.

NOW ANNOUNCING: Sisterhood is changing the name (but not the methods) of our new 2016 fundrais-

ing to the SISTERHOOD BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND. We are now expanding our efforts to

include ALL areas of the Agudas Israel building.

We are accepting suggestions for more ways to beautify our wonderful synagogue. Please

note, this does not include repairs or maintenance, as the congregation has a fund for that.

Please contact Carol with your suggestions. [email protected]

Thank you again for your past support! Carol Leaman, Sisterhood V.P for Fundraising

We need some help in our synagogue office. We need volunteers to sign up for one day a week to assist Susan LaRue in the office with doing some work such as answering the phones,

help with mailings, photocopying, paperwork, etc. Susan would be most appreciative of everyone’s effort in giving her a “hand.” Thank you very much.

WE NEED

AN EXTRA

HAND

Notes From

The Lark’s Nest

Have you ever wondered about the ori-

gin of our name - LARKS?

The letters are an acronym for LADIES

AUXILIARY READING KLUB. In years past our Sis-

terhood was known as the Ladies Auxiliary, hence the

name. Currently, we are a group of devoted readers of

books with Jewish content. We meet every other month

on the fourth Wednesday at 4P.M. Our discussions are

spirited and fun. We recently met to choose our books

for 2016 and this year, in particular, the choices are very

fine. We are looking forward to reading all of them.

In 2016, we will meet for the first time on Wednes-

day, February 24th at 4. Our selection is THE GOLEM

AND THE JINNI by Helene Wecker.

Imagine a fascinating tale about a golem, a creature

made of clay and a jinni, a being of fire, who become

friends. Described as “marvelous and compulsively

readable” this is an inventive story weaving historical

fiction with a magical fable. A different book to be sure.

Our selections for 2016 are:

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

The Devil in Jerusalem by Naomi Ragen

The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro

All I Love and Know by Judith Frank

The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman

Notorious RBG The life and Times of Ruth Bader

Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhik

Come and join us. For more information, call

Toby Linder 692-0061.

SAVE THE DATE

SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016

Shabbat Across America is a Congregation-

sponsored program that takes place in synagogues all

across the U. S. and Canada. An annual event encour-

aging congregants to invite family members, neighbors,

friends and coworkers to participate in a meaningful

and joyous Shabbat service, creating a beautiful learn-

ing Friday night experience, intended to be savored and

enjoyed. Agudas Israel has decided to follow in last

year’s footsteps and participate again this year.

Shabbat Across America at Agudas Israel will

take place this year on Friday, March 4, 2016. Ser-

vices will start at 5:30 pm, and will be followed by a

light catered dinner.

PLEASE NOTE: The charges for this event are

$15 if you make a reservation, and $20 without a

reservation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU INTEND TO

STAY AFTER SERVICES FOR DINNER, YOU

MUST MAKE A RESERVATION. Reservations will be taken by Marilyn Rosen at

[email protected] or by phone at 828-290-5333.

SAVE THE DATE

SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016



Tzedakah – Acts of Loving Kindness


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

Thank You.

ADULT EDUCATION FUND

IN HONOR OF

Lunch n’Learn

By Evie Brush

BUILDING FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Ruth Gittleman & Manuel Rudes

By Claudia & Barry Rudes

DESIGNATED DONATION

IN HONOR OF

Chanukah Dinner

By Claire & Noe Flores

By Ezra Grossman

By Nora Levin

By Linda Liebman

By Nancy Silver

GENERAL FUND

IN HONOR OF

Monday Canasta Group

By Judi Goloff

Barbara & Jack Gabel

By Barbara Hasman

Wednesday Mah Jongg Group

Chris & Richard Lewis

By Mr. & Mrs.Edward Phares

Wednesday/Friday Ladies

By Ellen & David Sandler

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Steinback

IN MEMORY OF

Bela Cohen

By Richard Harrison

Rose Richter

By Anita Richter

LIBRARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Sandra Mordujovich

By Dr. & Mrs. Jorge Mordujovich

MUSIC FUND

IN HONOR OF

Margaret Miller, Wonderful Shofar Blowing for High

Holy Days

By Eileen Reisman

Nancy Silver, Beautiful Chanting for High Holy Days

By Eileen Reisman

IN MEMORY OF

Paul Sobel

By Marcia & Mel Hecht

Edwin Buchman, Vicky’s Grandfather

By Vicky & Edward Lieber

SISTERHOOD BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Eve Hantman

By Carol & Salem Leaman

ONEG FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Joseph Kosowsky

By Laurence Kosowsky

Hyman Lerner

By Mitzi Lerner

Sam Chenoy

By Frema & Sander Sokoloff

Max Minsey

By Eileen & Dr. Michael Stang

PRAYER BOOK FUND

IN HONOR OF

Rabbi Rachael Jackson’s Installation

By Eileen Reisman

IN MEMORY OF

Abe Rosen

By Barbara Patton

TZEDAKAH BOX

Collected at Lunch n’Learn

By Various Donors

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OF

Chanukah Celebrations

By Agudas Israel Sisterhood

Thank you

By Claire & Noe Flores

Robin Goldstein

Thank you for your kindness & leadership

By Margaret Miller

In appreciation of warm/spiritual High Holy Day Services

By Eileen Reisman

IN MEMORY OF

Bernard Harris

By Roz Harris

YAHRZEIT FUND

IN MEMORY OF

Bennie Brodsky

By Bernard Brodsky

YAHRZEITS


The following names will be read at Shabbat services on Friday and Saturday

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.

02/05/16 - 02/06/16 Member Observer

Sam Beckerman * ……..Michael Beckerman

Mollie Kantor Bernstein….Sherry Harris

(Grandmother)

Mrs. Henrietta Ehrlich*

Jean Israel Farrar*

Louis Hantman …………..Carol Leaman

(Father)

Abe Israel*

Kate Kaplan*

Esther Krawcheck*

High Salpeter …………….Deanna S. Warshauer

(Father-in-Law)

Katherine Schulman*

Faye V.Shumsky*

Murry Shuster ………...…Ed Lieber

(Brother-in-Law)

Nathan Tarlow*

Jacob Meyer Williams*….David Kaplan

(Uncle) Eileen Stang

Sharon Wooten

Sidney Williams

Glenn Zerden*

02/12/16 Rose Bernstein*

Frances Rose Cohen*

Rosa Cooley*

Harry Friedson*

Nathan W. Garfinkle……..Jerry Garfinkle

(Father)

Ida Godfried Harris*

Felix Kellerman*

Richard Knight…………...Nancy Silver

(Father)

Harry Mottsman*…………Michael Beckerman

(Grandfather)

Arthur Nirenberg………….Susan Bohnen

(Father)

Ely Provda*……………....Janet Provda

(Father-in-Law)

Abraham Roher…………..Freda Berkowitz

(Brother)

Rena Benjamin Rosenfeld*

Jessica D. Savitt*

Ray Weitz*

Minnie G. Williams*……David Kaplan

(Grandmother) Eileen Stang

Sharon Wooten

Sidney Williams

Anshel Zeder…………….Frieda Hodes

(Father)

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Roslyn T. Amelkin*

Jake Bernstein………….Sherry Harris

(Grandfather)

Martha Braunstein……...Sherry Harris

(Aunt)

Morris Ehrlich*

Helen Fish……………...Phyllis Fish

(Mother-in-Law)

Isaac Goodman*

Alice Lubert…………….Lois Goldberg

(Mother)

Julius Mitnick…………..Audrey Snyder

(Father)

Verna Nirenberg……….Susan Bohnen

(Mother)

David King Pinks*

Anna Schulman*

Rosa (Fred) Shprintz*

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(Grandmother)

Samuel Buchman….…...Vicky Lieber

(Father)

William Chubin………..Joyce Lennert

(Father)

Elsie Frank……………..Bernard Schwartz

(Sister)

Meyer Goldberg………..Stephen Goldberg

(Father)

Abraham Heller*

Freda Levitt*

Abraham Orenstein*

Jack Riesman*

Jack Schulman*

Alfred Werther………….Marlene Wiener

(Father)

Eleanor Wilpan………..Renee Gladstein

(Sister)

Murry Wolfe…………...Mark Lemelman

(Father-in-Law)

David Zitnick…………..Natalie Zitnick

(Father-in-Law)


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. 1. MEMORIAL PLAQUES: To honor someone of blessed memory. Please call Susan LaRue at the Temple office, 693-9838. 2. YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL PLAQUES: In memory of loved ones. Yahrzeit Memorial Plaques are available. Please contact the Temple office – Susan LaRue, 693-9838. 3. GOLDEN BOOK: In honor of, or in memory of, an individual or in recognition of a Mitzvah, Golden Book cards can be purchased in the Judaica Shop. The minimum donation is $10.00. The cards are to be filled out by the donor and Becky Banadyga (828-692-7074) is to be notified if entry into the Golden Book is desired. All proceeds are to be used to purchase items such as carpeting, office equipment, furniture, and other items needed for our synagogue. 4. JNF TREES IN ISRAEL: Anyone interested in honoring or memorializing someone with a JNF Tree in Israel, contact Linda Reihs at 954-240-0287. Trees are $18 each. Make checks payable to Agudas Israel Sisterhood. Please include the following information: 1) 1)Name of deceased or honoree; 2) To whom the tree certificate should

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5. BOOK PLATES: Dedicated to a loved one with a special event, or honoring someone of blessed memory. This donation will help Sustain our Synagogue Book Fund. The cost is $36 per book plate.

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Synagogue and Community Center 505 Glasgow Lane,

Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-693-9838 www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014-2016

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

Secretary: Bonnie Cooper 435-0970 Treasurer: Steven Bookspan 693-8085 Past President: Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Trustees: Sam Gess 676-6720 Barbara Gittleman 329-2839 Larry Kosowsky 891-8179 Vicky Lieber 890-3408 David Monoson 8912531 Peter Perkel 685-1683 Brotherhood President: Michael Thorz 891-8528 Sisterhood President: Natalie Zitnick 692-9088 Membership Committee: Barbara Gittleman Librarians: Marilyn & Allen Rosen 290-5333 Webmaster: Bonnie Cooper 435-0979 Linda Reihs 954-240-0297 URJ Representatives: Iris Vanek 697-0787 Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Marshall Warshauer 698-8293

Congregational Nurse: Judie Cohen (h)670-8332 (c)337-2107 Office Manager: Susan LaRue 693-9838

SISTERHOOD 2014-2016

President: Natalie Zittnick 1st VP Hospitality: Barbara Gittleman, Teddi Segal 2nd VP Fundraising: Carol Leaman 3rd VP Program: Joan Kershner Recording Secretary: Barbara Monoson Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Rosen Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley Past President & Liaison to the Board: Barbara Gittleman Trustees: Susan Bohnen Barbara Beckerman Iris Stewart Parliamentarian: Marilyn Rosen

COMMITTEES: Membership: Sherry Harris Judaica: Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Bonnie Cooper Golden Book: Becky Banadyga Gift Card Program: Carol Leaman

BROTHERHOOD 2014-2016

President: Michael Thorz Vice President: Alan Cooper Secretary: Ezra Grossman Treasurer: Larry Kosowsky Membership Chair: Allen Stricker Past President: Dr. Sanford Marx

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