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Kislev - Tevet - Shevat 5777

6525 Sylvania Avenue Sylvania OH 43560 (419) 517-8400 www.cbitoledo.org

Congregation B’nai Israel A Congregation Affiliated with the

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

150 Years of

Consecrated Service to God, Torah and Israel

Artists: Helen Grubb and Adam Goldberg See back cover for more details!

CBI Sisterhood Gift Shop

HanukKah

Shopping

Spree

Sundays December 14, 11, 18 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 19 Tuesday, December 20 Wednesday, December 21 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

CBI CELEBRATES HANUKKAH

Student Hanukkah Latke Lunch and MENORAH Contest

See page 8 for details.

at David S. Stone Religious School

Festive Musical Shabbat Service And Hanukkah Kiddush luncheon

See page 2 for details.

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Notes from the Cantor ……………………………………….

LIGHT and DARK The concept of light and dark is prevalent not only in Hanukkah but throughout Judaism, Jewish history, and our liturgy. In the Torah: In the story of creation, God “spoke” light into being (Genesis 1: 30). This was the first step in the process of creating order out of a universe described as “tohu vavohu,” translated in our Etz Hayim Humash as “unformed and void.” In the prayers: The liturgy of our daily prayers car r ies this concept fur ther by descr ibing God as “yotser or uvorei hoshech, oseh shalom uvorei et hakol – Creator of light and dark, Maker of peace and Creator of everything.” (Barchu of the morning service). Could peace as described here equate with light? The next prayers after the Barchu - both in the evening (Ahavat Olam) and the morning services (Ahavah Rabbah) - develop this theme further by implying that the Torah that God gave us because of His love for us, represents light. The Havdallah prayer recited at the close of Shabbat and holidays, equates the Jewish People, the Shabbat and our holidays with light and holiness. In Hanukkah: The Hebrew word for candle used to light the other candles, “shamash”, is spelled exactly the same way as the Hebrew word for sun – shemesh. Other names for Hanukkah include (an alliterating play on words) - Hag Ha’or, Hag Hadror – Holiday of Light, Holiday of Freedom, equating freedom with light. The menorah in the original Temples had seven branches, representing seven days of God’s creation, ie. God’s pres-ence. In another relevant play on words, the Hebrew word for eight – shmoneh, as in the candles lit on Hanukkah, has the identical root as the Hebrew word for oil – shemen. Oil was basic to creating light. Interestingly, the number 8 turned on its side is the symbol for infinity! The world recently lost the great Jewish musician and poet Leonard Cohen, who wrote, “There is a crack in every thing, that’s how the light gets in.” And Peter Yarrow of Peter Paul and Mary fame wrote in his famous song that now has become associated with Hanukkah, “Don’t let the light go out, it’s lasted for so many years, don’t let the light go out, let it shine through our love and our tears.” Despite Hanukkah being a minor holiday, its message remains as powerful and cogent as ever, particularly for us as Jews and Americans in this pivotal election year. The future direction of our Presidency and country remains to be seen. Israel represents the modern spirit of our ancient Maccabees. The short lived victory of the Maccabees perhaps is a reminder that, in the concluding words of the prophetic haftorah of Hanukkah, “…lo v’chayil v’lo v’hoach, ki im b’ru-chi – not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.” (Zachariah 4: 6) On this Hanukkah, as we approach the secular year of 2017, let us take to heart the words of the late President John Kennedy in his 1960 Democratic Convention acceptance speech, the well-known adage. “Don’t curse the darkness, light the candle that can guide us through that darkness.” Join us on Shabbat Hanukkah December 31, for a special Hanukkah celebration in word and song, and together we will usher in the new secular year! Wishing you all a Hanukkah holiday of light and warmth and the best of years in 2017! Hazzan Ivor Lichterman

Join us on Shabbat morning, December 10, 2016

at 9:30 a.m. as we honor our minyan leader, Howard Rosenbaum

for the 70th Anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah and the many contributions

he has made to Congregation B’nai Israel!

Followed by a wonderful Kiddush luncheon

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President’s Message…………………………….……….

Daily Services Schedule

Mon.-Thurs: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. (When Religious School is in session)

Please note time change to

5:00 p.m. on Friday evenings!

Howard Rosenberg

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December Special Birthdays

1 Shirley Gerber

5 Lori Friedes

5 Sofya Fridman

10 Rachel Noleff

11 Jack Katz

14 Erin Labbie

17 Hedva Romanoff

19 David Perlmutter

22 Allen Cohen

22 Ashley Hendel

22 Sue Ann Hochberg

27 Jeff Bauer

28 Susan Solomon

December Special Anniversaries

23 Dorothy and William Goldberg 60 yrs

31 Deborah and David Perlmutter 45 yrs

Condolences Our synagogue family mourns the loss of

Our member, Ella Goncharskaya, aunt of Eugene and Tania Borochin

Robin Deters, sister of our member Nina Ridgely

Our member, Allan Chabler, beloved husband of Ellen, brother of Jerry Chabler and Seymour (Judy) Chabler, father of Leslie and Alan Miller, Jacqueline and David Morris Bell, Michael and Lilla Chabler and Sue and Gary Macklis and beloved grandfather to eight grandchildren

May their families be comforted amongst all who mourn

in Zion.

Congregational News………………………………………….

Mazel Tov to

Anne and Jeff Bauer on the Bat Mitzvah of their grand-daughter, Charlotte Bauer Linda and Joel Beren, Joan Katz, Gary & Nancy Beren, Nora Romanoff & Eli Abramson, and Viola Miller on the birth of their granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and great-great granddaughter, Danielle Lior Karelitz daughter of Sarah & Jon Karelitz and little sister to Mia!

Please let the office know about your simcha so we can include it in the bulletin!

Todah Rabah to

Arnie and Marlene Remer for sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon on November 5, 2016.

SNOW BIRDS Please let us know your winter

address and how long you will be gone.

C.B.I. office will be CLOSED on the following days:

Monday, December 26, 2016

Monday, January 2, 2017

Monday, January 16, 2017

January Special Birthdays

4 Gertrude Levitin

5 Hindea Markowicz

9 Laurie Green

15 Leon Williams

16 Ilya Kapelush

17 Phyllis Bernstein

24 Chad Kripke

27 Elizabeth Leizerman

28 Cheryl Rothschild

30 Kenneth Brochin

January Special Anniversaries

2 Cynthia Palmer and Alan Mintz 35yrs

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HANUKKAH BEGINS SATURDAY NIGHT, DEC. 24

That miracle - the triumph of the spirit, the victory of faith - we celebrate when we light the hanukkah candles: First candle – Dec. 24; Eighth candle – Dec. 31.

KINDLING THE LIGHTS

On Shabbat Hanukkah, the Hanukkah lights are kindled before the Shabbat candles. On Erev Shabbat, it is customary to use special, extra-long Chanukah candles, since the fulfillment of the mitz-vah requires that the Hanukkah lights burn for at least one half hour after dark. The candles in your Menorah should be placed in a straight row, since no day of Hanukkah is supe-rior to another. Only the Shammes - kindler and guardian of the lights - the 9th candle, should stand higher than the others. The Hanukkah lights should be kindled after dark (except on Friday night). This is the proper way to kindle the lights: On the first night place one candle in the Menorah at the extreme right. On the other seven nights, place the candles from right to left, adding one each night. Light the Shammes. With it light the candle on the left first. Before lighting the candles, each night two brachot (blessings) are recited, except for the first night when three brachot are recited. On all nights light the Shammes and recite:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik neyr shel hanukkah. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by Thy com-mandments, and commanded us to kindle the lights of Hanukkah.

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, sheh-asah nissim la-avoteinu ba-yamim ha-heim ba-z’man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has performed miracles for our fathers in days of old, at this season. The following blessing is added and recited on the first evening only:

Barukh attah adonai, eloheinu melekh ha-olam, she-he-che-yanu, v’ki-y’-manu, v’hi-gi-anu, la-z’ man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has kept us in life, and sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

From “Griner”to“Yenkee”: The Fate of East European Jewish Immigrants and Their Descendants in America

Presenter: Dr. David Weinberg David Weinberg is Professor Emeritus at Bowling Green State University and Wayne State University. From 1993

through 2013, he served as Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies and Professor of History at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Sunday, January 15, 2017 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

British Palestine/Jewish Frustration Presenter: Rabbi Alan Sokobin

Jewish Lives, Jewish Learning: Adult Education Series

Sunday, January 22, 2017 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)

The Chosen

In 1944, in Brooklyn, two 15-year-old Jewish youths living in the same pre-dominant Jewish neighborhood, Reu-ven "Robert" Malter and Daniel "Danny" Saunders, become unlikely friends. One is from a very conserva-tive family, and the other is more liber-al. The issues of importance of tradi-tion, parental expectations and the for-mation of Israel cause constant friction.

B’nai Israel Film Festival

Adult Education……...………………………………………

Synagogue Organized Afternoon Program

Join us for a lively discussion of Jewish current events led by Hazzan Lichterman.

Wednesdays,

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

December 7, 14, 2016 January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017

ALL ARE WELCOME No charge

Refreshments served!

Adult Conversational Hebrew Class - Learn to speak Hebrew

Wednesdays, January 4 - March 29, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at C.B.I.

Taught by Sharon Lapitsky Tuition: $25 for entire session (All mater ials will be provided)

Your payment will reserve your spot!

Please call the office at 419-517-8400 or email ctraugott@cbitoledo.org for more information.

S.O.A.P.

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Sisterhood News……………………………………………….

SISTERHOOD 2.0 MAJ NIGHTS

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Sunday, January 8, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at C.B.I .

All are Welcome!

SISTERHOOD 2.0 BOOK CLUB Sunday, January 29, 2017

7:00 p.m. Place to be determined….watch for further details!

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, by Amy Schumer

Amy mines her past for stories about her teenage years, her family, relationships, and shares the experiences that have shaped who she is—a woman with the courage to bare her soul to stand up for what she believes in, all while making us laugh.

Join us for a relaxed, fun evening! Wear your most comfortable clothes & bring your

favorite game! Spouses or significant others are welcome!

Saturday, January 21, 2017 7:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.

At the home of Leslie and Michael Podolsky 8756 Oak Hollow Road in Sylvania

Please RSVP to Cindy Robertson at 419-297-4815 by January 17

Last Names: A-L Please bring dairy appetizer

SISTERHOOD 2.0 Comfy, Cozy Winter Soiree

SISTERHOOD JOINT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Congregation Etz Chayim 3853 Woodley Road 12:00 Noon – Dairy Lunch $5.00 The Joint Book Clubs of Congregation B’nai Israel, Congregation Etz Chayim, and Congrega-tion Shomer Emunim cordially invite you to a special book discussion, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War, by Artemis Joukowsky. It is the story of Reverend Waitstill and Martha Sharp who rescued hundreds of dissidents and Jews across Europe during World War II. The book is the companion piece to the Ken Burns PBS documentary film based on their experiences. Mrs. Naomi R. Twining, who was Reverend Sharp’s secretary after World War II, when he served as a Unitarian minister in Toledo, and who lives in Toledo, will be our featured speaker. Copies of the book are available through the Toledo-Lucas County Library system, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com.

For reservations, please contact Elsa Leveton at (419) 473-2401 or email her at: elsa@etzchayimtoledo.org by January 17, 2017.

Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War by Artemis Joukowsky

Last Names: M-Z Please bring dairy dessert

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Youth & Education News…………………………………….

David S. Stone Religious School December is upon us and we have a lot going on at David S. Stone Religious School. Sharon Lapitsky has been teaching an interactive unit about Israel to all of our 8th grade students. They are reaching out to our friends in the Western Galilee to make connections with our Partnership region. When our students go on their trip to Israel in a couple of years they will have friends to visit in Israel, just as last year’s class trip had an opportunity to meet with Israeli teens. Peter Silverman’s class has been corresponding with students in Israel as well. Our goal is to make a personal Israel connection for all of our students, working hand in hand with our Partnership region. Paulette Sherline’s class received a video of Israeli students hand delivering to the Kotel actual notes written by our students. All of our students are working diligently on some exciting Hanukkah projects. We are looking forward to celebrating with our Jewish community at the Hanukkah Palooza program on December 11. December 18 is our Religious School’s Hanukkah celebration. There will be a Latke party and a Menorah making contest for all families from 11:15-12:00. Our 8-10th grade students will have the opportunity to take a JLI course with Peter Silver-man and Shmuel Matusof covering Jewish ethics. We are looking forward to this valuable teaching unit for our teens. Megan Van Dyke has been having a great time getting to know all of our youngest students with our Parent/child class for ages 3 and under. All are welcome! Please see calendar for dates and times.

Kim Brody, Principal

December, 2016 Sunday 4 RS 9:30-12:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 11 RS 9:30-11:30 a.m. 11:30 Chanukah Palooza at Shomer Emunim Wednesday 14 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 18 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:15-11:15 p.m. Latke Lunch and MENORAH Contest at 11:15

January, 2017

Wednesday 4 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 8 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. 6th-7th grade Community Agency Day Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:30-12:00 p.m. Wednesday 11 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 15 NO RS Wednesday 18 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 22 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m. Parent/ child 3 and under class 10:30-12:00 p.m. Wednesday 25 RS 4:30– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 29 RS 9:30-12:00 p.m.

David S. Stone Religious School Calendar

Wednesday, December 21 - Sunday, January 1 NO Religious School - Winter Break

Students and parents:

Sunday, December 18 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Join us for a

Hanukkah Latke lunch and

MENORAH Contest

Make your own original menorah and bring it to CBI!

Israel participants Asher Kripke, Brian Glasser, and Nathan Podolsky spoke about their experiences at the Sisterhood opening meeting in October.

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Help support BITUSY and Kadima

Do you need help with yard work, garage cleaning, household tasks, computer

questions or small projects around the house?

Hire a Mensch to help you out!

Contact: Kim Brody at Kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Youth & Education News…………………………………….

BITUSY/Kadima Calendar

DECEMBER 2016

Saturday 3 150th Concert coat check Wednesday 7 Lounge Night 6:15– 7:45 p.m. Friday-Sunday 9-11 Kadima Kinnus in Columbus, Ohio Saturday 17 Family Havdalah– Zoo Lights

JANUARY 2017

Wednesday 7 Lounge Night– Family Feud 6:15– 7:45 p.m. Sunday 22 Sledding/Snow Ball

Mensches Aaron Smith and Adam Davis rake leaves to support BITUSY/ Kadima.

STUDENT

BAKE SALE IS A SUCCESS!

We made $110! The bake sale was a terrific way for JFS to gain even more exposure for its Music & Memory program. Thank you to all who participat-

SAVE the DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Disability Awareness Program

Parent/Child Class having fun!

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New Members………………………………………………….

Social Action Committee

There will be opportunities to volunteer at Kingston over the Christmas holiday. Please watch for further information in the upcoming weekly emails.

Sheila and Stan Odesky are very pleased to have joined B'nai Israel. Married for 53 years, Stan is a native of Toledo and Sheila was born and raised in Pittsburgh. They have two daughters, Bonnie Berland and Cheryl Moser and five grandchildren. They are very active in the community, as Sheila is President of the Toledo Lucas County Library Board of Trustees and Stan serves on the Alumni Board of the University of Toledo.

Bonnie, Becca and Seth Berland would like to thank the members of CBI for the warm welcome that the congregation has extended us. I (Bonnie) am in fact not really a new member of CBI. Back in the early 70’s I was Consecrated at CBI and attended Sunday School here for many years. I am President of Stanford H. Odesky and Associates, a local market research firm. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and friends, playing mah jong and reading. My daughter Rebecca (Becca), graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in May and is gainfully employed at a Fortune 500 firm. Next Fall she will be moving to Boston – any contacts would be appreciated! Seth, a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati is very involved with his fraternity – Alpha Epsilon Pi – and is majoring in sports administration/marketing.

RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE B’nai Israel / Etz Chayim co-sisterhood Rummage Sale “ B’yachad / Together” / Huge Success B’yachad, together we planned, we schlepped, we unpacked, schlepped again, we folded, we hung, we pinned, we sorted, and, most of all we had a great time together. We are most grateful to all who cleaned out their closets, their basements, their garages and provided yet another top notch sale. Thank you to all of our volunteers who gave us their time, their expertise, their good humor and amazing energy you made it work!! Thank you to the “guys” of the hood, to Larry Johnson, whose extra muscle power helped significantly. Thank you to Leslie Podolsky, Rhoda Miller, Chuck Traugott, Cantor Lichterman, Howard Rosenberg, whose constant mention the from bulletin, weekly Torah guides, shul emails, and bima greatly contributed to our success. Thank you, Marcia Grossman, and Diane Treuhaft, our Etz Chayim “sisters of the hood” co-chairs, to Elsa Leveton, her staff, and to the volunteers in the kitchen who lovingly prepared delicious lunches and snacks. B’yachad works!

Again and again, thank you all….we are always open to suggestions and comments. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Always looking to making a good idea, better!

Fagie Benstein, Judy Scheinbach

Your Generosity Helps Many in Need Jewish Family Service thanks B’nai Israel congregants for generously participating in this year’s High Holiday Food Drive. Many, many bags of groceries and other items were donated. Your generous contributions will serve the needs of our community neighbors for quite some time. JFS gives food, fresh produce, paper goods, and personal care items to individuals and helps them discover other resources to get through the crisis. Your support is vital to the operation of the food pantry and greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone who made the food drive possible, including Nate Segall who, once again, donated a truck trailer in which to store and transport bags of food from The Temple to JFS. Todah rabah!

Nancy Newbury

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December Yahrzeits……………………………………………

January Yahrzeits……………………………………………

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* denotes B’nai Mitzvah $13.00 ** denotes Chai $18.00 *** denotes Silver $25.00 **** denotes double Chai $36.00 A box denotes Gold $50.00

A bold box denotes Diamond $100.00+ All contributions listed are before November 22, 2016

Shabbat Prayer Book $65.00 Etz Hayim Bible $100.00 Tree of Life Leaf $100.00 Tree of Life Stone $1000.00 Memorial Plaque $500.00

Minimum Contributions are $10.00 Please note: More generous contributions will be indicated in the following ways:

In Honor of Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Anne and Jeff Bauer, Granddaughter Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah Fagie and Eli Benstein** Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Sanford and Sharon Stein* Rona Rothschild, Speedy Recovery Phil Markowicz, Speedy Recovery Fagie and Eli Benstein**

In Memory of Laura Remstein Barrish Allan Chabler Fagie and Eli Benstein** David Scheer, Beloved Cousin Allan Chabler Roslyn Berg and Family

Yahrzeit Helen Cohen Sandy, Chuck, Jay and Kari Traugott*** Katharina Tauber The Tauber Family*** Robert Price Sara Chabler Ellen and Allan (z’l) Chabler**

In Honor of Buz Steinberg, Speedy Recovery Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Kathryn Linver

Yahrzeit Michael Lenenberg Rene Levy** George Lewis Kathryn Linver

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Merv and Marlene Russell Arlene and Jerry Russell Jack and Angela Katz***

Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Doris Davis Hannah Fotsch, Speedy Recovery Sarah Taub and Ross Chaban** Mark Zyndorf, Speedy Recovery Sam and Mariam Ahmed**

In Appreciation of

In Memory of George Bernstein Fanny Gudelman

Allan Chabler Arlene Brookenthal Merv and Marlene Russell Arlene and Jerry Russell

Yahrzeit Violet Forman Nina Ridgley and Robin Deters (z’l)** Donald Steinberg, beloved Husband Janet Steinberg and Family****

Sheldon Rubin, Beloved Brother Marlene and Merv Russell* Ida Petler Shirley Bader

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Inge Horowitz**

Yahrzeit

In Memory of Allan Chabler Lou Steingroot

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Bud and Barbara McGrew** Allan (z’l) and Ellen Chabler Carol and Bill Richman Marcia and Rolf Hess** Gertie Levitin Bonnie Ross** Allan and Ilene Miller** Ann and Howard Rosenberg*** Michelle and Cary Kart

Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Joan Katz

Howard and Karen Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Carol and Bill Richman

Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Carol and Bill Richman Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Shirley Bader, Speedy Recovery Fannette and Richard Freed Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Michelle and Cary Kart David and Diane Treuhaft Ann and Howard Rosenberg** Judy and Joel Scheinbach

Anne and Jeff Bauer, Granddaughter Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah Fran and Chuck Weinblatt Linda and Joel Beren, Birth of Granddaughter, Danielle Ann and Howard Rosenberg**

150th ANNIVERSARY FUND

Contributions …………………………………………………..

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

CAMP RAMAH FUND

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman Greg and Hope Davis

Hazzan Ivor Lichterman Steve and Mamantha Rosenbaum

Donald Steinberg, M.D. Dan Steinberg and Family

HELEN FINK BURKE FUND

HARRY GOMETZ FUND

Leonard Davis Harriet and Marty Davis

HIDDUR FUND

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Contributions …………………………………………………..

In Memory of Allan Chabler Ann and Howard Rosenberg** George Bernstein Joan Katz

Yahrzeit

Lester Bogart Sue Wilson** Harry Fogel Helen Boxenbaum** Jadzia Greenbaum Howard and Ann Rosenberg*** Bess Sperling, Beloved Mother Cathy and Steve Sperling*** Dr. Jerome Gerber Felice Wolff**

In Memory of George Bernstein Jan Katz**

Yahrzeit Thelma Robbins, Beloved Sister Sherrie Zaft

In Honor of Sidney Levine, Speedy Recovery Eleanor Golding

In Memory of Al Lippman Helen Eisenstadt Larry and Joanie Kripke**

Yahrzeit

Hyman Cohen Allen and Rita Cohen** Goldie Munster Harry Munster Bonnie and Jim Swartz** Robert Wexler Rhoda Miller and Family Bette Matz Deborah Orloff** Gitta Taub Sarah Taub**

In Memory of Allan Chabler Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone

Yahrzeit Sidney Kezur Esther Kezur and Harvey Malone Kirsten Alexander Ken and Dolores Alexander***

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Diane Bernstein and Irwin Katz Vivian and Paul Grossman Bobbye and Dave Shall***

In Memory of George Bernstein Tracy and Brad Schusterman*** David Katz Marv and Bev Greenberg

Yahrzeit

Homer Schroeder Richard Schroeder Dr. Norman Fisher Barbara Fisher***

Yahrzeit

In Honor of Dolores Guinn and Ken Alexander Marriage Ruth and Jerry Gold Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Ruth and Jerry Gold**

Yahrzeit Sylvia Goldman Ronald Goldman** Morris Goldberg Bill and Dorothy Goldberg****

Melvin Newmark Ruth and Jerry Gold**

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Maxine and Burt Callif Diana and Jack Lipszyc** Leeta and Harry Nistel, Speedy Recovery Phyllis and Richard Bernstein

In Memory of George Bernstein Kim and Stuart Brody Allan Chabler Phyllis and Richard Bernstein

Yahrzeit Abraham Stahl The Pinsky Family****

In Honor of Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Harriet Goldberg

In Honor of Buz Steinberg, Speedy Recovery Nancy and Nate Danziger**

Yahrzeit Lois Steinberg Kremer Lyn Kremer and Jeff Kremer Family** Shulamith Benstein Eli and Fagie Benstein*** Goldie Adler Eli and Fagie Benstein***

In Honor of Howard Rosenbaum, Speedy Recovery Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Judy Gersz

Yahrzeit Benjamin Goldberg Lawerence and Cheryl Goldberg* Leah Gersz

Judy Gersz and Family

You have supported B’nai Israel during your

lifetime. Please consider

B’nai Israel in your will and other

estate planning.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FUND

ABE AND DOROTHY STEINBERG SKIP FUND

BOBBI AND AMY ROSENBLOOM FUND

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

MICHAEL AND RENEE QUIROGA FUND

MARIAN AND STANLEY OBERLIN FUND

MARILYN DEVENOW BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND

LIBRARY FUND

SHERWIN AND NAOMI KRIPKE FUND

CAL & ART KATZ SANCTUARY FUND

HIDDUR FUND

Dr. Jerome Gerber Shirley Gerber

Miriam Lane Vivian and Paul Grossman

Stanley Oberlin Marian Oberlin Lorrie and Jeff Daube, Ryan, Andi, Dori, and Sergio

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STAFF CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

Ivor Lichterman ..........................................Hazzan

ilichterman@cbitoledo.org

Howard Rosenbaum.................... Minyan Leader

Kim Brody.................... Religious School Principal

kbrody@cbitoledo.org

Chuck Traugott .......... Synagogue Administrator

ctraugott@cbitoledo.org

Rhoda Miller Community Outreach Coordinator

rmiller@cbitoledo.org

Leslie Podolsky ... Communications Coordinator

lpodolsky@cbitoledo.org

Megan Miller ................................. Youth Director

meganmiller@bex.net

Cindy Robertson .................... Sisterhood 2.0 Rep

cmurphy311@yahoo.com

Dahlia Zack ..................................... USY President

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President…………………………………….Howard Rosenberg

Vice President of Administration………...Bennett Romanoff

Vice President of Ritual Affairs…………………….Greg Davis

Vice President of Youth Activities………….Michael Portnoy

Secretary………………………………………….Fran Weinblatt

Treasurer……………………………………..Stephen Goldberg

Past President………………………………………….Jeff Bauer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ellen Federman, David Friedes,

Marc Glasser, Stuart Goldberg, Chad Kripke,

Jill Kripke, Michael Leizerman, Gabrielle Mallin,

Helen Michaels, Bruce Post, Jerry Russell,

Mindy Slutsky,

Honorary Trustees: Phyllis Diamond, Howard Rosenbaum

www.cbitoledo.org

SIMCHA TREE The following leaves have recently

been added to the B’nai Israel Simcha Tree:

IN HONOR OF DEANN SHAPIRO

FROM MARTIN AND HARRIET DAVIS LANNIE AND ROANNE KATZMAN

Additional Kol Nidre Appeal Donors: Deborah Orloff Joan and Larry Kripke David and Lori Friedes Stan and Sheila Odesky

The 150th Anniversary Commemorative Book is currently in production.

Thank you for your generosity. All contributors to the 150th fund, the Chai Campaign, and the purchasers of ads will be featured in the book. We anticipate that the

book will be printed shortly after the concert in December.

In Honor of

Shirley Bader, Speedy Recovery Shirley Tochtermann Harry Schulman Judy Erd Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery Sandy and Chuck Traugott Nancy and Gary Beren*** Rhoda Miller Harry Schulman Shirley Tochtermann

In Memory of David Katz Gretchen and Mark Zyndorf***

In Memory of Allan Chabler Eli Abramson and Nora Romanoff** Judy Erd Ilene and Allan Miller Shirley Tochtermann Marcia and Rolf Hess** Ron Shnider and Bev Gottlieb Phyllis and Charles Wittenberg Michelle Harr and Terry Andrews*** Nancy and Gary Beren** Jodi Hess and Jane Spurgeon and Family

Yahrzeit

Bessie Damrauer Marvin and Peggy Damrauer*** Selma Boyk Charlotte Kominars, Geoff Siegel, Stephanie Brovenick*

Israel Garber Jay Shuer Luann and Bill Garber** Daisy Spielberg Stephen Spielberg** Joe Tochtermann Shirley Tochtermann*** Fruma Simon William Aiduss Peggy and Marvin Damrauer** Stanford Schwartz Charles and Sharon Schwartz*

In Honor of Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Michael and Diana Saxon**

In Memory of George Bernstein Barry and Lisa Rosen**

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND

Contributions ………………………………………………….. TRIBUTE FUND

Arnie Remer, Special Birthday Mark and Paula Weinstein

George Bernstein Lauren and Brad Sachs

Phyllis Diamond, Speedy Recovery David and Karen Wolf

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Melanie Anderson

George Bernstein David and Dena Zack and Family

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DOUBLE BULLETIN. THERE WILL BE NO BULLETIN IN JANUARY .

THE NEXT BULLETIN WILL BE FEBRUARY. 2017.

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Mon.-Thurs: 7:00 a.m., 5:45 p.m.

Friday: 7:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

(When Religious School is in session)

Happy Hanukkah to all of our C.B.I. Family!

AND THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES...

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It was with great excitement that we dedicated a beautiful work of art in

commemoration of B’nai Israel’s 150th anniversary. This idea was a collaboration between the

150th Committee and the Past Presidents of our Sisterhood. The majority of the money for this

project came from the Sisterhood fund and was approved by the Past Presidents. The remainder

of the cost was funded through the 150th Anniversary fundraising efforts. The committee members

are Ann Rosenberg, Gabi Mallin, Sue Richards, Kathryn Linver, Dena Eber, Sharon Stein, Cathy

Sperling, and Fran Weinblatt.

This project began two years ago. The Sisterhood Presidents expressed a desire to have

the artwork on the outside of the building. As we pondered how to find an artist or artists for

this job, several people brought up the names of talented members that we have within our

congregation, specifically Adam Goldberg and Helen Grubb.

Adam Goldberg is a great-grandson of our late Rabbi Emeritus, Dr. Morton Goldberg.

At the age of 15, Adam was introduced to glass at the Toledo Museum of Art. After receiving his

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Bowling Green State University, Adam opened Gathered

Glassblowing Studio in downtown Toledo.

Helen Grubb grew up in Sylvania. She attended the Hebrew Academy and B’nai Israel

Religious School where she had her Bat Mitzvah. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the

University of Toledo with a focus in Printmaking and Drawing. She maintains a studio at Gathered

Glassblowing Studio and is involved in the local art community.

CBI dedicates beautiful new artwork!

See front cover for the BIG REVEAL!