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Dear Schomre Israel Family,

What would you do if you won the lottery? Our normal “religious” response is, of course,that we would donate money to Schomre Israel, pay off our debts, and make sure that ourfamily’s future is assured. What most often happens though, with winners of the lottery, isthat they very quickly squander their money and go into greater debt than they were in be-fore. The sudden gift is sometimes difficult to use properly.

This calendar year we have a double gift, one in the Jewish year and the other in the secular. This year theJewish calendar has two months of Adar, which are inserted to assure that Passover does not come in thedepths of winter but remains the spring holiday. The secular calendar February will also be a leap month,containing 29 days - one extra day in the secular calendar and a whole extra month in the Jewish calendar.So what do we do with them? Do you remember how overjoyed you were as a young child when you gotthe double yolk in the egg? We can smile, eat the omelet, feel special for a few moments, and then havethings go on as normal, or we can perhaps think for a moment that we received a special gift, an extra egg,an extra day or a whole extra month.

Mitch Albon, among his insightful books, wrote “For One More Day”, addressing the question of what onecould do if they had the time and the ability for the do-overs of life. The story asks the question, but the cal-endar gives us the opportunity. Seize the day, take the opportunity of this extra time to read a good book(may I suggest the Torah), contact a friend that you haven't spoken to in many years, write or call that rela-tive to whom you haven't spoken since the argument years ago, say thank you to someone you take forgranted, and do a random act of kindness.

At a recent convocation in New York, honor was given to Chiune Sugihara, the famed Japanese envoywho issued lifesaving transit visas to Jews in Kaunus, Lithuania, during World War II. At the end of the pro-gram the chairperson called for those who had received a visa to please stand. They then asked for thedescendants of those people to rise. While only about 10 stood for the first call, there were well over 100for the second. It may not be as heroic, but one smile, one good word can be transformative and multipliedexponentially.

A warm winter to all.

Rabbi Eliezer Langer

January - February 2016 20 Tevet - 20 Adar I 5776

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DATESHABBATCANDLE

LIGHTING

TORAHPORTION

SHABBATENDS

Jan. 01 4:17 PM Shemot 5:18 PM

Jan. 08 4:24 PM Va’era 5:25 PM

Jan. 15 4:31 PM Bo 5:33 PM

Jan. 22 4:40 PM Beshallach (Shabbat Shirah) 5:41 PM

Jan. 29 4:48 PM Yitro 5:50 PM

Feb. 05 4:57 PM Mishpatim 5:59 PM

Feb. 12 5:06 PM Terumah 6:08 PM

Feb. 19 5:15 PM Tetzaveh 6:17 PM

Feb. 26 5:23 PM Ki Tisa 6:25 PM

Mar. 04 5:32 PM Vayakhel (Shabbat Shekalim) 6:31 PM

Mar. 11 5:40 PM Pekude 6:41 PM

CALENDAR FOR JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016845.454.2890 - schomre1@aol.com - www.schomreisrael.org

Friday, Jan. 01 4:20 PM Friday, Feb. 12 5:10 PM

Friday, Jan. 08 4:30 PM Friday, Feb. 19 5:20 PM

Friday, Jan. 15 4:35 PM Friday, Feb. 26 5:25 PM

Friday, Jan. 22 4:45 PM Friday, Mar. 04 5:35 PM

Friday, Jan. 29 4:55 PM Friday, Mar. 11 5:45 PM

Friday, Feb. 05 5:00 PM

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A VERY WARM WELCOME TOOUR NEW MEMBERS

Abraham & Eileen Fruchter

Congregation Schomre Israelwishes Mazel Tov to

Debby and David Sullum on theengagement of their daughter, Arielle Sullum to Ariel Barzilai

Tu B’Shevat (15th of Shevat)

Tu B’Shevat (the New Year for the trees) falls on Monday, January25, 2016. At this time of the year in Israel, winter has just passedand the sap is beginning to fill the trees with the promise of spring.It is the time of year which was appropriately fixed for computing theannual tithes of fruit, but its significance today is entirely as a naturefestival which expresses the close ties binding Israel to the HolyLand. It is called “Chamisha Asar B’Shevat” and “Rosh HashanahLailanot” (New Year for the Trees). It is customary to eat variousfruits on the festival, and to plant trees and other plants.

2016 Dates to remember . . .

Tu B’Shevat - Monday, January 25

Shabbat Across America - Friday, March 4

Hamantashen pickup - Sunday, March 13

Fast of Esther - Wednesday, March 23

Purim - Wednesday night, March 23 and Thursday, March 24

Passover - Friday night, April 22 through Saturday, April 30

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TORAH STUDIES

Everyone is invited to attend Rabbi Langer’s classes

PARSHA POTPOURRI

Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM

Jan. 05 AncestorsJan. 12 SlaveryFeb. 02 An Eye For An EyeFeb. 09 Uplifting GiftsFeb. 16 Builders SocietyFeb. 23 Little Purim

Rabbi Langer’s Class, “Know Your Book” continues . . .

Thursday evenings at 7:00PM

Tanach the Second Commonwealth and the Rebirth - Nechemia

All information regarding snow cancellations, events, Rabbi's Class Schedule,and Services can be found on our website www.schomreisrael.org

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CONGREGATION SCHOMRE ISRAEL

WINTER 2016 LECTURE SERIES

Come and Join in our Interesting and Provocative Lecture Seriesfeaturing prominent guest lecturers and timely topics . . .

January 31 at 7:00 PM —

Rabbi David Cohen

Having a Conservative Doctrine Within a Profoundly Liberal Society —Finding an Effective Way Forward

Rabbi Cohen is Regional Director of the Orthodox Union’s Department of Community and SynagogueServices. He was ordained at Yeshiva University, received his J.D. from Columbia University and aMasters degree in counseling from the University of North Texas. He served as rabbi of Young Israel ofthe West Side for nine years. His first book, We’re Almost There - Living with Potential, Perseveranceand Purpose, is soon to be released.

February 14 at 7:00 PM —Rabbi Shmuel Schneid

Hand Written Torah Scroll—From Start to Finish

Rabbi Schneid is a graduate of NYU and was ordained at Yeshiva University where he has taughtSafrus - Scribal Law and Techniques - for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hisenlightening talk is replete with anecdotal illustration, among them the city of scribes that never ceasedwriting - even on Shabbat.

March 6 at 10:30 AM —Rabbi Elchonon Zohn

Bridge to Eternity

Rabbi Zohn is the distinguished president of NASCK, The National Association of Chevra Kadisha,and the foremost expert on matters of end-of-life issues. His advice and counsel are sought after byChevra Kadishas and Rabbis. He is the “go-to person” in the United States. He is the director of theVaad Horabonim of Queens Chevra Kadisha. He will address how Judaism understands life, death,and the issues of euthanasia and dignity.

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE LOCAL CHEVRA KADISHA.

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Please join us for the annual joint meeting ofHadassah & the Sisterhoods of

Vassar Temple, Congregation Schomre Israel,Temple Beth-El, and Congregation Shir Chadash

Join us for the showing ofReginaJonas - A Poetic Documentary by Diana Groo

at the Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie on Sunday, February 21 at 2:30 PM

Rabbi Regina Jonas, although traditional in her upbringing, was the first female rabbi ordainedby the head of the Liberal Rabbis’ Association in Offenbach am Main, Germany. Living in Nazioccupied Germany she was ultimately sent to the concentration camps where she served thespiritual needs of the captives to the best of her ability until she was murdered in Auschwitzat the age of 42. Her writings and much of the history of her life were hidden from the world.Papers taken from her and stored by the SS in East Berlin were found and researched in the90's.

Here are some links : http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jonas-regina; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regina_Jonas. This year marks the 80th anniversary of her ordination.

Chair Yoga Class for Seniors

The shul will be offering weekly classes in Chair Yoga, taught by ToniFarkas, starting Monday, January 4, 2016 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.The class is open to the community and there is a nominal fee of $5.00per class.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 845-454-2890.

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Coming to Schomre Israel on March 04th, 2016

Please return this reservation form along with your check to the Shul office:Congregation Schomre Israel, 18 Park Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Prepaid EARLY reservations received on or before FEBRUARY 18

Adults @ $36 ____ Children age 3 - 12 @ $15 ____ Amount enclosed $______

Prepaid reservations received February 19 – February 26

Adults @ $46 ____ Children age 3 - 12 @ $20 ____ Amount enclosed $______

Absolutely no reservations will be taken after February 26, 2016

Name: ____________________________________________ Email: _____________

Address: _________________________________________ Phone: ____________

On March 04 half a million people across America will cometogether to learn, worship, eat, drink, relax, enjoy, andcelebrate…

Congregation Schomre Israel will join hundreds of syna-gogues across the continent as we take part in an historicalnational Jewish event that celebrates what unifies allJews – SHABBAT! Everyone is invited to join us for a user-friendly, Carlebach style musical service on Friday, March04 at 5:30 PM. A Sabbath dinner will follow. Prepaid dinnerreservations are required for this event.

RSVP and payment required to attend dinnerFor more information, please contact the office: 845.454.2890, schomre1@aol.com, or schomreisrael.org

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Website features available on schomreisrael.org

Two features allow the user of the website to support the shul while doing on-line shoppingand/or purchasing scrip (gift cards). These features are located under the “Support Us” menu item.

On-Line Shopping – you can access amazon through the icon on the on-line shopping page andproceed to do your shopping on the amazon site as you would normally do. Also available on thisscreen is goodshop where you can shop at hundred’s of stores with on-line discounts and coupons.Follow the screen instructions to sign in (first time only) and select Congregation Schomre Israel asyour supported cause. Then just shop!

Shop with Scrip (Gift Cards) – this feature allows you to purchase scrip for the companiesshown on the order form (see page 9). Procedurally, your completed order form should be submit-ted to the shul office, with your payment, by either the 1st or 15th of the month. The shul will con-solidate all orders and purchase the scrip cards. Initially, the shul will maintain some scrip in the of-fice to reduce the order time. They are: ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Adams, CVS, Rite Aid, and Wal-greens. Others will be added as demand warrants. More information and the order form are avail-able on the website.

As a member, if you have not set up a password for your website account, or if you have questionson the new system and/or the shopping functions, please contact Leonard Grosman, 845.454,5329 orlgrosman@aol.com.

Opportunity to Help Feed the Hungry

Our synagogue is involved in two projects to help address the social problems in our local Poughkeep-sie/Dutchess County community. As an integral part of the recently formed Jewish Social Action Coali-tion, we have been providing breakfast food of bananas and cereal to the local homeless shelter on aonce a month basis. Now we have a chance to join in a more ambitious project called RescuingLeftover Cuisine.

The goal of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) is to bring uneaten food from stores, farms, wholesalersand other food producers to shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries. Essentially, food that wouldhave been wasted is redirected to help feed the hungry. RLC is entirely volunteer based, so all food istransported by volunteers. As a non-profit food rescue organization, its purpose is to make food rescueefforts easily replicated and easily integrated as a small part of the volunteers' schedule. RLC is a 501(c)3 organization that has branches in a number of other locations across the nation. So how can wehelp? We have identified a number of food recipients in the Poughkeepsie area including soup kitch-ens, food pantries, homeless shelters and group homes. We need to identify more food donors and tomake ourselves available for transporting food from donors to food banks.

Food donors can include farms, wholesalers/food manufacturers, caterers, hospitals, hotel/motelbuffets, restaurants, etc. Food donors can make donations on a scheduled basis or on an occasionalbasis.

If you are interested in helping with this worthwhile project, please contact Sandy Corwin,845.452.2436, or sdcorwin@gmail.com.

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Congregation Schomre Israel18 Park Avenue

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603845.454.2890 schomre1@aol.com www.schomreisrael.org

Scrip Order Form

STORE QTY Total Adams Fairacre Farms $100.00 $ Adams Fairacre Farms $50.00 $ Adams Fairacre Farms $25.00 $ Barnes & Noble $10.00 $ Barnes & Noble $25.00 $ Bed Bath & Beyond $25.00 $ Best Buy® $25.00 $ CVS/pharmacy $100.00 $ CVS/pharmacy $25.00 $ Dunkin' Donuts $10.00 $ GameStop $25.00 $ Gap $25.00 $ iTunes® $15.00 $ iTunes® $25.00 $ JCPenney $100.00 $ JCPenney $25.00 $ Kmart $25.00 $ Kohl's $100.00 $ Kohl's $25.00 $ L.L.Bean $100.00 $ L.L.Bean $25.00 $ Lowe's $100.00 $ Lowe's $25.00 $ Macy's $100.00 $ Macy's $25.00 $ Marshalls $100.00 $ Marshalls $25.00 $ Michaels $25.00 $ Overstock.com $25.00 $

STORE QTY Total Price Chopper $100.00 $ Price Chopper $50.00 $ Price Chopper $25.00 $ Regal Entertainment Group $10.00 $ Regal Entertainment Group $25.00 $ Rite Aid $25.00 $ Sears $25.00 $ ShopRite $100.00 $ ShopRite $25.00 $ Staples $100.00 $ Staples $25.00 $ Starbucks $10.00 $ Starbucks $25.00 $ Stop & Shop $100.00 $ Stop & Shop $50.00 $ Target $25.00 $ The Home Depot $100.00 $ The Home Depot $25.00 $ Walgreens $100.00 $ Walgreens $25.00 $ Walmart $25.00 $ Whole Foods Market $25.00 $

TOTAL

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

Name: Phone: Email:

Check #: Order Date:

Form Dec. 2014

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SISTERHOOD NEWS

HAMENTASCHEN BAKINGWe will begin our hamentaschen baking on January 3rd. Anyone who wants to help with this project iswelcome. Call Roberta Grosman, 471.5105, and tell her you want to join us. It is easy and you canlearn in one lesson. You can roll, fill, pinch, or check the ovens! Join the crew on Sunday mornings. Itis a lot of fun.

KIDDUSHSisterhood is asking for help to defray the costs of our regular weekly Kiddush. We are asking mem-bers to sponsor a regular Kiddush for $35. A special Kiddush is also available. If you wish to sponsora Kiddush, call Roberta Grosman, 471.5105 or Cassia Brown, 452.8317.

GIFT SHOPWe have some new items in our Gift Shop. Take a moment to look at our display case. If you need ahousewarming gift, shower gift, wedding gift, graduation or birthday gift, check out what the Gift Shophas to offer. Our Gift Shop Sale of 15% off continues through March on all in-stock items. It might betime to replace some of the mezuzahs in your home, so please come in and check out what we have.

GOLDEN BOOK CARDSIf you wish to send a Gold card ($3.00, payable to Schomre Sisterhood) or a Shrubbery Card ($5.00,payable to Congregation Schomre Israel) please call, Marcia Fishman, at 471-1241 between 6:30pm - 9:00 pm (no business during Shabbat). Send payments to the synagogue: Attention; MarciaFishman/Cards. It is easy to do and everyone appreciates receiving a card. They are appropriate formitzvot, condolences, get well, etc.

CALENDAR CORRECTIONS - Please add to your Sisterhood 2015/2016 5776 calendar:

February 2016Birthdays - Joshua Shapiro February 29

June 2016Yahrzeits - June 16 Chana Rechel Langenthal 10 Sivan

August 2016Birthdays - Rivka Lipman August 17Yahrzeit correction - August 11 should read Morris Zeger (not Weisfelner) 7 Av

SISTERHOOD NUMBERS:Hinda Baum (Cemetery) - 227.5651Cassia Brown (Calendar, Mikvah, Rummage, Kiddush Planning) - 452.8317Marcia Fishman (Golden Book Cards, Shrubbery Cards) - 471.1241Roberta Grosman (Bingo, Gift Shop, Kiddush Planning) - 471.5105

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PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

Name: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________

Phone: _____________ E-mail: _____________

PRICE: $14.00 DOZEN I WANT TO ORDER:$10.00 HALF DOZEN ______ doz. RASPBERRY

______ doz. PRUNE______ doz. APRICOT______ doz. POPPY SEED______ doz. CHOCOLATE

MAIL TO: SISTERHOOD SCHOMRE ISRAEL ______ SHALOCH MANOT BASKETS18 PARK AVE. ($22 + $13.00 shipping)POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603

ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK $___________

Shaloch Manot Baskets:MAIL TO: _______________________ 2016

SISTERHOOD SCHOMRE ISRAEL18 PARK AVENUE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603845.454.2890 e-mail (rgrosman@aol.com)

THIRTY-THIRD HAMANTASHEN SALE

Schomre Israel Sisterhood of Poughkeepsie will once again be selling delicious Kosher, PareveHAMANTASCHEN in time for PURIM. The Hamantashen are available with Prune, Poppy Seed, Rasp-berry, Apricot, and Chocolate fillings. The cost is $14.00 per dozen and $10.00 per half dozen.These hamantaschen will be available for pickup on SUNDAY, March 13, 2016 at the Synagogue, 18Park Avenue between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Special arrangements for pickup can be made. REMEMBER “PURIM” IS MARCH 24, 2016. All orders MUST be Prepaid by March 1st.

In the past thirty-three years of our sale, we have supplied numerous Poughkeepsie area households andlocal and out of state organizations with Hamantashen, as well as providing the patients in the local hos-pitals and nursing homes with this traditional Purim food. We will fill both large and small orders. Orderscan be filled for Sunday Schools, Sisterhood meetings, etc.

We are also making Shaloch Manot Baskets which contain Hamantash, candy, nuts, fruit, and a bever-age. The cost is $22.00. If you wish the basket or just Hamantash mailed, there is a $13.00 shippingcharge.

To order your hamantashen, please fill out the form below and mail back. To avoid missing out on yourfavorite flavors remember to send in your orders early. For more information: rgrosman@aol.com.

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MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHOCONTRIBUTED TO SCHOMRE ISRAEL:

In memory of her mother, Sylvia BlattArline and Ed Bernstein.

In memory of Adele ChickMarshall ChickRobert ChickMarilyn Sternklar.

In memory of her father, Sol PollackJudith Greenman.

In memory of their friends and family… Zisal Halpern Lena Horowitz Meyer Horowitz Leo Kessler Martha Kessler Miriam Weinberg

Evelyn and David Horowitz.

In memory of her dear friend, Essie SchillerBatya Lewton.

Mazel Tov to… Ros Fox on her newest great grandchildrenWishing… Natalie and Ron Markowitz a Happy Anniver-sary Len Grosman a very Happy BirthdayA big thank you to... Rabbi Langer and members of Schomre Israelfor their good wishes for Marty getting back tohealth again

Ellie and Marty Korfman.

In appreciation to… Rabbi Langer for all his help and encourage-ment in Ron’s learning of his Haftorah All our Schomre “family” for good wishes onRon’s birthday and our anniversary

Natalie and Ron Markowitz.

In appreciation of SisterhoodAbe Marinoff.

In memory of her father, Morris DantoRita Meier

In memory of her beloved husband, Sidney OsofskyDorothy Osofsky.

In memory of his beloved grandfather, LarryShapiro

Joshua Shapiro.

In memory of her husband, Carl SilberEdna Silber.

In memory of their parents, Anne Berkowitz, Bessieand Abe Smith

Phyllis and Sherman Smith.

In memory of Samuel EisenstadtThe Spector Family.

In memory of his father, Moses StavisskyArnold Stavissky.

In honor of the engagement of our daughter, Arielleto Ariel Barzilai

Debby and David Sullum.

Just because…Leonard and Virginia Geller.

We received a note...

In appreciation to Hashem for the kindnesses Hebestowed on me and thanks to all His helpers,doctors and staff, and to all of you, my SchomreIsrael family.

May Hashem bless all with good health.

Marsha Weiner

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GOLDEN BOOK CARDS WERE SENT TO:

Hinda & Irv Baum - Mazel Tov on your grand-daughter's Bas Mitzvah

Linda Skolnik.

Donna Loshin - Condolences on your lossLinda Skolnik.

Marty Korfman - Best wishes for his continuedgood health

Schomre Israel CongregationSisterhoodRoberta & Len GrosmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzLinda SkolnikMarcia Fishman.

Bea Davis - In memory of her nephewSchomre Israel CongregationSisterhoodRoberta & Len GrosmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzLinda SkolnikMarcia Fishman.

Irv Baum - Thank you for helping me with myHaftorah

Ron Markowitz.

Natalie & Ron Markowitz - Best wishes for a veryHappy Anniversary

Schomre Israel CongregationSisterhoodRos FoxRoberta & Len GrosmanLinda SkolnikMarcia Fishman.

Roberta & Len Grosman - Best wishes for a veryHappy Anniversary

Schomre Israel CongregationSisterhoodRos FoxNatalie & Ron MarkowitzLinda SkolnikMarcia Fishman.

Ros Fox - In memory of Stanley FoxEvelyn & Dave Horowitz

Helene Price - Wishing her Refuah ShelemahEvelyn & Dave HorowitzMarcia Fishman.

Susan Notar & Family - In memory of theirbeloved mother

Phyllis & Sherman Smith.

SHRUBBERY CARDS WERE SENT TO:

Marty Korfman - Best wishes for his continued goodhealth

Ros Fox.

Keith Aibel & Family - In memory of his motherCaryl Aibel

Roberta & Len Grosman.

Natalie & Ron Markowitz - Best wishes for a veryHappy Anniversary

Ros Fox.

The Finger Family - In memory of Phyllis FingerSchomre Israel CongregationSisterhoodMarcia FishmanArline & Ed Bernstein.

Shirley Rose - Mazal Tov on your Bas MitzvahPhyllis & Sherman Smith.

A note from the family of Phyllis Finger…

Thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. Wetake great comfort in knowing there is a leaf on theTree of Life in her memory.

Congregation Schomre Israel was a wonderful andmeaningful part of Mom’s life for many, many years.Please convey our gratitude and thanks to all its mem-bers.

Warmly,Barbara, John & Jim Finger

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YAHRZEITS FOR JANUARY 2016

03 Donald EisenFred Tlumak

04 Frances Krakower05 Clair Nussbaum11 Edith Blatt12 William Feureisen13 Helene Ben Ezra15 David Krakower19 Leo Caston

Max Goldstein21 Lillie Levine22 Lena Mandel23 Bracha Nussbaum26 Celia Danto

Florence Levy27 Reyna Wachs28 Jean Rubin30 Ruth Goldberg

William Horowitz

YAHRZEITS FOR FEBRUARY 2016

02 Yaakov Mallott Jake Nussbaum

03 Ivan Miller 04 Yosef Seiden 07 Harry Berman

Dorothy Eisenbach Harry Schneider Irving Wrobel

09 Morris May11 Martin Eisenbach

Sheldon Teitelbaum 13 Bertha Drezin 16 Ann Chick

17 Bea Goldstein18 Murray Gamberg19 David Badian

20 Howard Eisner21 Abraham Krakower

24 Pearl Schreibman 29 Walter Hering