The Bulletin from Temple Beth Sholom, February 2008

Temple Beth Sholom Bulletin Israel Trip 2008 Poland - Prague - Israel June 29 to July 16 There has never been a better time to go to Israel! This year Israel turns 60. Join us for a trip of a lifetime. We will begin by visiting some of the most compelling sights in Poland, we will spend Shabbat in Prague and then we will fly to Israel to experience the sweetness and the life changing atmosphere of our homeland. I f you don't wish to join us in Eastern Europe you can catch up with us in Israel. Make sure to let us know you are coming on this unique and most moving of experiences. Don't hesitate to call us for more information. Please call Carol Jeffries at 702-804-1333 ext 104. f i n r v r P A I i r i m n D r v i r A n The Jewish Theological Seminary in partnership with Temple Beth Sholom Presents Choosing Judaism in an Age of Choice Join us for a journey over nine evenings. Five of these evenings will be taught by renowned J T S scholars, and four classes will be taught by Temple Beth Sholom's Rabbi Felipe Goodman and Director of Education Jonathan Mitzmacher. We hope to demonstrate how Jewish learning is a spiritual practice that potentially may cultivate joyful, meaningful living and a greater responsibility for humanity. The evenings are entitled: 1. The Birth of Human Responsibility (Feb. 12) 2. Follow up discussion (Feb. 19) 3. Human Dignity as the Ultimate Religious Value (Feb. 26) 4. Follow up discussion (Mar. 4) 5. Cultivating A Life of Joy (Mar. 11) 6. Follow up discussion (Mar. 18) 7. Giving, Receiving and Lovingkindness as Spiritual Practices (Mar. 25) 8. Follow up discussion (Apr. 1) 9. Forgiveness and T'shuvah as Sources of Creativity (Apr. 8) February 2008 Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 7 PM ? 9 P M For more information call Carol at ext. 104 or email rabbihoffman@jtsa.edu Nine Evenings of Conversation Rabbi's Message The Sounds of Silence... Approaching the end of Sefer Sh'mot. Rabbi Felipe Goodman There is a great little line in the Torah that comes near the end of The Book of Exodus and so, it is often overlooked! A line whose significance is only understood by people who work with groups, especially by people who have asked others for money. As the Torah portion begins, Moses kicks off the campaign to accumulate all the things needed for the special sanctuary the people of Israel are going to make. He lists in great detail all the things needed and all the effort that will be required. Then Moses finished the list: "Vayetz'u kali adat b'nai Yisrael milifnay Moshe - "and the all the people of the congregation of Israel left Moses". Moses gives them this whole laundry list, they listen and they leave. From the text we have, there is not another word spoken. If I read it correctly, and if Moses was anything like me, he was at first quite shaken by the experience. He tells them what is needed, they listen, they don't say a word, and suddenly they arc gone. I know how Moses might have felt. I le gives the whole campaign speech, the floor is opened for pledges, and there are none. No one says a word. They just head for the exits. Are they leaving because they're not interested, or are they hurrying off to do what needs to be done? It's not clear. We know, of course, it was the latter. They rush off to gather what is needed, t hen they bring, and they keep bringing, more than is needed. They bring so much that Moses has to send word through the camp to please stop bringing. 1 love the end of the story. Whatever Moses thought was going to happen, they have brought more than he can handle. I can't read the text without feeling that there must have been a moment of uncertainty, perhaps a moment of terror, when he stood there, finished his speech and no one spoke up. I've been there. It's not a great place to be. Silence is golden, if the movie is about to begin, but silence can also be terrifying. There are times when we desperately need to hear something from the people around us, when we need support and encouragement, advice or just some human sound. There are times when the "Sounds of Silence'" can be absolutely devastating. Sometimes we just need a word or two. Occasionally, we try something, say something, offer an opinion, ask for encouragement and all we need is the smallest bit of affirmation. No one has to agree to the whole package, just a word to say it isn't a bad idea; we aren't completely off base. Sometimes, as the song goes, we just need someone to lean on. We don't need everyone on our side. We just want to know that someone is on our side. Just a word to affirm that we aren't nuts. Sometimes a word or two is more than some people can offer. We've all been there. We all know what it feels like. It's a horrible feeling. Sometimes all we need is a yes. Sometimes all we need is a no. There have been situations in which I just needed someone to tell me I was heading in the wrong direction and it wasn't going to work. We have all been there. There are times when everyone can see something except the person in question, and it really makes a difference if someone can give a helpful "no." It is surprising to me that there are so many parents who are simply afraid to say no to their own children. Whether it is their behavior, the way they dress, or the hours and the company children keep. One of the things Judaism teaches is there are many important no's. Of the Ten Commandments, seven of them are no's. These are lessons we are supposed to teach our children. A lot of necessary things are taught by saying no. My father, was not a man of many words. I grew up with a role model from whom I learned a lot, even if I didn't follow the example. He taught me a few words can go a long way. There are times when something needs to be said. There are times when not saying anything is a powerful message, and there are times when each one of us needs to be heard. When someone makes an offensive comment, we can remain silent allowing our silence to be taken for tacit agreement or we can say something. When someone comments, without information, about Israel and the Middle East, we can assume we don't know enough to speak with authority, or we can share what we know. When someone has been isolated for sharing a minority view, we can increase the isolation with silence, or we can offer our support. In so many situations, just a word or two can make all the difference. It does matter. It is easiest and safest to say nothing, but sometimes it is simply the wrong thing to do. Sometimes we need to be heard because saying what we should say is the right thing to do. They were silent when Moses finished speaking, and that silence turned out to be an affirmation of everything Moses was seeking. Silence can mean many things. Hopefully, we are careful with our silence as with all other kinds of language. Hopefully we will have the courage, when it counts, to make sure our voices are heard. We've all been there. We all know how much a word or two can mean at a critical time. Let's endeavor to discover just a few words here and there that will make a difference to someone around us. President's Message Cantor's Message With all due respect to our sages and rabbis, I believe our current service model of the rabbi calling pages standing behind the amud and the cantor chanting prayers, alone, standing behind the amud is dead and dying. When I ask my congregational friends why they do not attend services, the response is very direct and emphatic. "I can't get into prayers because I don't know Hebrew." "Everything is so slow and static." "I don't know the tunes." "I don't know how to pray." "I don't get anything out of praying." "1 can't find God when I pray." "The prayers in the prayer book are not relevant to anything going on in my life." "The service is too long " "My kids can't sit still." "All the tunes sound so old fashioned. Can they sound more modern?" "When 1 go to 'modern' services it doesn't sound Jewish to me." Does any of this resonate with you? I have come to believe one, till or some of these will resonate with each one of us. 1 believe worship services are a chance to celebrate life and confront our vulnerabilities with the community which supports us in good times and bad. Just read the liturgy. It is full of psalms and prayers that celebrate our "Jewishness," praise God and offer us strength through the Torah. Worship services are a chance to come into contact with the source of our higher, most moral, most noble selves. We call that source God. A colleague of mine, Cantor Ira Begeliesen writes that American Jews know how to think, how to observe laws and listen to a rabbi's sermon with a critical ear. But they do not know how to pray. To pray means to relinquish control, he says. It means to reveal your innermost thoughts and emotions. It means allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I believe we all want to pray, meditate, connect with God, a higher power, a supreme entity, ein sof endless light. But we do not want to go to school to learn how to do it. I agree with Cantor Begeliesen and will be introducing a new Shabbat morning service with these concepts of engagement in mind. Worship is a right brain activity. Music is a right brain activity. This service will be full of music that will engage the right brain. In this new prayer experience I hope to open the meaning and emotion of the prayers without being analytical and didactic by creating a liturgy that bridges the past with the present, creating a model for the future... Of course if you enjoy being analytic and didactic we will offer a more traditional Shabbat morning service for you to attend. As always, I look forward to seeing you at temple. President's Message By David Steinberg Much has happened and changed over the last years at Temple Beth Sholorn. We have grown into a congregation of almost 700 families and have expanded our facility twice, going on a third time. Currently, we are in the middle of many changes with both the building and personnel. The Temple Beth Sholom Board has asked Mr. Barrie Modlin, former Executive Director of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, to help us search for a new Executive Director for Temple Beth Sholom. Mr. Modlin has graciously agreed and is temporarily moving to Las Vegas to help accomplish this goal. In addition, he will be acting as Interim Executive Director during the search as well as helping the next Executive Director learn the "ins and outs'* of Temple Beth Sholom. I want to take this opportunity to thank Laura Sussman for all her energy and accomplishments over the past 3 Vi years. The Temple has changed dramatically and she has helped facilitate many projects including overseeing a facility and reserve study for the synagogue, insuring that we will have adequate monies for continued improvement and upkeep of our beautiful Temple Beth Sholom. She helped develop more efficient accounting and statement procedures, and has overseen the synagogue's first audit. She has helped professionalize our office staff and has been intimately involved with the security of our synagogue. We all should take this time to wish Laura good luck in her future endeavors and thank her for her efforts and accomplishments at Temple Beth Sholom. While change is unnerving, we have great plans for Temple Beth Sholom, including the first phase of our addition where we will be adding more classrooms. Subsequent to this, continued fund raising will be necessary to raise the money needed to complete the Friedman Multi-Generational Pavilion. All this requires leadership and volunteers. While we are blessed with many talented and selfless individuals who volunteer their time at Temple Beth Sholom, we need a few more good souls. If any of you are interested in becoming a Board Member for Temple Beth Sholom and have the time, energy and interest, please feel free to contact me. We have several vacancies on the Board which can be approved by the Board. Serving as a Board member will give you some insight into the nuts and bolts of running a synagogue. The only prerequisites are the need for time, energy and the willingness to be committed to chairing or being involved in a committee that reports to the Board. Remember that this is our synagogue and only through our collective work can we continue to improve it. Thank you for all your work and support. Temple News L'DORVDOR-Making a Difference for Seniors By Shel Kolner L'Dor V'Dor, our senior outreach program is looking forward to the next event, scheduled for Tuesday, February 19. We expect over 250 homebound and facility-bound guests at the Temple to celebrate Purirn. At that event the seniors will enjoy entertainment from some of our children and from a talented local ladies tap dancing troupe, the Silver Belles. And, of course, they will enjoy a catered lunch by Gustav Mauler. Over 5 0 volunteers working diligently carrying out all tasks for the day so that our guests genuinely enjoy their day out. As 1 said last month, it is these volunteers who make the events the successes they are. L'Dor V'Dor is a labor-intensive project and we could not offer this program to the community without exceptional and abundant volunteer help. If you know of any senior who is homebound and could benefit from this opportunity to socialize with other people, please call the L'Dor V'Dor coordinator, Shel Kolner (228- 4744 or 334-8914), or the Temple office (804-1333 ext 100). We'll make sure they receive invitations to the upcoming events, which are planned for Passover on April 22nd and Shavuot on June 3rd. We invite you to join the camaraderie and see how good it feels to make a difference in the life of a homebound senior by being part of the L'Dor VDor volunteer program. Men's Club News By Harvey Gitel Michael Brenner, President of the Jewish Genealogy Society, will be our guest speaker at the February 20th meeting. We look forward to him getting us started on researching our family roots. As always we look forward to supporting our Bar and Bat Mitzvah charity projects. Keep an eye out for pictures of our most recent SSDS student of the month award presented to Ethan Concors. Thank you to all the participants in the World Wide Wrap. The attendance of our IBS students in the WWW made it especially gratifying. Remember Men's Club Shabbat is coming up on March 8th. It is still not too late to participate?just e-mail tbsmensclub@hotmail.com. A mazel tov to the Men's Club Bowl handicapper Irv Herman. Irv picked 18 of 2 5 bowl winners. Women's League News By Kim Memar We would like to convey to you the absolutely incredible feelings that were stirred within our souls during the Women's League Shabbat services that were held on January 18th and 19th. By participating in the service we were able to fulfill one of our most sacred responsibilities and important goals as Women's League members, which is to educate and increase our knowledge as Jewish women. We were privileged and honored to be able to nurture our Jewish spirit and identity. We certainly have come a long way in B'nai Mitzvah our traditions and we are very proud to be able to express ourselves so profoundly. On Wednesday, February 13th, we will also be given the opportunity to actively perform another mitzvah, which is to perpetuate Conservative Judaism and thereby ensure our legacy to future generations of Conservative Jews. We will acknowledge two dedicated women whose ideals and commitment to Jewish values, community and Women's League have distinguished them as our Torah Fund honorees for this year. They are Marci Seltzer and Lara Stone. Our Torah Fund luncheon will be held at 11:30am and will be catered by Custav Mauler. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen and perpetuate Conservative/Masorti Judaism throughout the world by making your invaluable contribution to Torah Fund. Together we can achieve the goal of providing a solid and healthy future for generations to come. Purirn Masquerade Casino Night Saturday, March 22, 2008 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Join us for a fun filled evening as we celebrate Purim at the Purim Masquerade Casino Night. Try your hand at Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker. Dinner and drinks to be served. Come dressed in costume to participate in our costume contest. $50.00 per person. 21 years and older only. For reservations please contact the temple office at 804-1333 ext 100. Stomp Out Loud with USY February 23rd @ 7:00 p.m. Planet 11 oily wood Hotel & Casino Reserve your tickets before January 25th. Tickets are $45.32. Make checks out to TBS USY. Fun for the entire family! For more information, contact the Education office at 804-1333 ext. 114. 2nd Annual Solomon Schechter Wine Tasting & Chinese Auction Join the Solomon Schechter Day School on March 1, 2008 as we honor the memory of Sidney Chaplin and launch a scholarship fund in his name. The evening will consist of a wine tasting, with all of our wine being generously donated by Southern Wine and Spirits, and a Chinese auction. Tickets for the 2nd Annual Solomon Schechter Wine Tasting and Chinese Auction are only $50 a person and can be purchased through the school office. Invitations will be going out within the week, so watch your mail and come support the fastest growing Jewish Day School in Las Vegas! Mazal Tov Jared Michelman will be called to the torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 9, 2008. He will read from Parashat Terumah. 1 Ie is the son of congregants Jeff and Limor Michelman. Presently Jared is a 7th grader at Sig Rogich Middle School. He enjoys many sports especially basketball and track. He has placed in the top of his category in the 5k runs that he has participated in. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and enjoys his music. Jared has been coming to Temple Beth Sholom since it opened in Summerlin back in 2000 and has many friends there. This is why he has chosen, as his mitzvah project, to raise money and donation of books for the new Ellen Scully Library here at the temple. I lis family and friends are very proud of him. The Sandra & Stanley Main Early Childhood Center Jennifer Zukowski Ecirlv Childhood Director Education Early Childhood Education News For many, January signals a month of new beginnings and here at the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early C h i l d h o o d Education Center at Temple Beth Sholom we were no exception. It was a month of new beginnings for our most recent addition - the Ducks class! If you check out our newest toddler class you will see it is filled with sounds of happy giggles as Mis. Fallico and Mrs. Derstin help the energetic toddlers paint, mold playdough, practice their balancing skills, engage in storytelling activities, and take those all - important first steps on their journey to independence. We can't wait to see what the upcoming months bring in terms of growth, learning, and development! Did you know we have a classroom full of engineers? The Tigers Class, under the direction of Mrs. Vargas, created a pulley system. The children experienced the abstract concepts of force and gravity with this fabulous hands-on experiment. Before they tried out the pulley, they experimented with trying to lift and haul heavy baskets filled with objects. Once their hypotheses were formulated, they explored these scientific concepts by lifting the baskets both with and then without the pulley. In order for all the children to participate a sign-up sheet was utilized which allowed the children to practice reading and writing as well as the very necessary social skill of turn-taking. What a wonderful lesson! Mark your calendar! Registration for the 2008-2009 school year begins this month. Registration for currently enrolled Preschool families opens February 13th and 14th; Temple members may register their children beginning February 15th. Open enrollment for the rest of the community begins February 20. Don't let these dates slip by; spaces fill up fast. Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas More than 6 0 heads of school, campus rabbis, principals, and Jewish Studies directors from Solomon Schechter Day Schools across the country gathered in Las Vegas for the group's biennial conference. The three-day program, held January 13-15, was held at the Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas. "We chose Las Vegas as a way of expressing support for the newest day school in our network,'" said conference organizer Dr. Elaine Cohen, the associate director of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaisms education department and lead professional of the Solomon Schechter Day School Association. The Schechter school in Las Vegas, housed at Temple Beth Sholom, in cooperation with Midbar Kodesh Temple, now goes from kindergarten through fourth grade and plans to add the fifth grade next year. Head of School Jon Mitzmacher was excited about hosting his professional colleagues, leading Jewish educators from 19 states, each representing a day school affiliated with Conservative Judaism. "The association promotes excellence across the curriculum and works with member schools to provide students with joyful experiences of Jewish life and tradition as well as a rigorous academic program," Dr. Cohen said. "We advocate for Jewish day schools as the most effective vehicle for the transmission of Jewish knowledge and literacy and the richness of our heritage within a framework that Jon Mitzmacher Director of Education Education values inquiry and open exploration of ideas. Schechter schools cultivate in their students the value of full participation in both American society and the Jewish community, anchored in a commitment to improve the world in which we live." The conference program, "Spirited and Spiritual Leadership: Leading from the Inside Out," focused on the educators* own spiritual growth, connecting their own self-awareness to the challenge of creating a spiritual school environment that fosters the inner life of teachers, students, and their families. Merle Feld, a renowned poet and teacher of writing as a spiritual practice, served as the conference's writer-in- residence, and Dr. Saul Wachs, professor, mentor, and consultant to the Schechter Association, led and taught prayer. Participants had opportunities to choose among a number of sessions led by their colleagues, who shared exemplary practices and their curricular expertise. The group engaged in contemplative exercises in Las Vegas' beautiful Red Rock Canyon; workshops were held at the school as well. "The professional and lay leaders of Temple Beth Sholom and the Solomon Schechter Day School of Las Vegas extended a warm West Coast welcome to us and we enjoyed their hospitality and engaging with them in far-reaching discussions," Dr. Cohen said. "When I visited the community four years ago, this school was just a dream, envisaged by Rabbi Felipe Goodman and Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn and a very small group of lay leaders. It is exciting to see that under the leadership of Jon Mitzmacher and the board of directors, today it is a blossoming reality, where children are thriving and developing their full potential as learners and full participants in the world around them." Fourth Grade - Kindergarten Buddy Program Schechter's Fourth Graders and Kindergarteners have forged an uncommon bond this year and have created unique community within the larger school. I Iear about it in a couple of the teachers' own words: Fourth Grade Teacher Pamela Fullteron: Over the past month, we have been working with our "Kindergarten buddies" from Ms. Danieli's class on numerous activities. We did an art project together, wrote stories, and read together. The fourth graders have worked carefully and patiently and are becoming great role models for the kindergarteners. We are eager to continue to learn and work with our "Kindergarten buddies" throughout the rest of the year. Kindergarten Teacher Shira Danieli: As in previous months, we will partner up with the fourth graders for a new and fun project. The children will have a chance to read a number of tales and pick a tale to perform for the group. They will need to be creative in making their props and retell the story in their own words. In this ongoing partnership, the children have had the opportunity to work together doing numerous activities a month. The Kindergarteners really look forward to their "buddy" time. Education Yonina Sehnee Assistant Religious School Director Their faces always seem to light up when they know they are going to get together. USY Jr. and Sr. USY Test their Wits, and Experience V.I.P Treatment as Kadima Basks in Clow of Hannukah By Bebe Hershkovitz Not one child can wait patiently for 1 lannukah to arrive, which is why USY celebrated it early! USYs Kadimaniks partied at the Wilkins-Armstrong residence, pretending it was the eighth night of Hannukah. They enjoyed holiday favorites such as latkes, sufganiot (jelly donuts), and other delectable goodies. They even came together to watch each other duel at dreidel! As they retold the story of Hannukah, the Kadimaniks lear ned lessons of the determined Maccabees and the miracle that occurred when the tiny ration of oil lasted eight nights. The Hannukah party was a huge success, and it gave the youngsters tons to look forward to when the fun festival really arrived. Who knows more- a teenager or their parents? Seven teens, members of Senior USY, created a panel just like the one on the hit show, "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?" The members of the audience were selected to challenge a teenager with pre-selected questions from categories, such as "Texting 101", "Fashion", "Celebrity Gossip", "TV & Movies", and "Music". The teenagers, as well as the audience, were surprised to find that many adults actually knew a little something about pop culture! However, the teens still managed to beat the majority of contestants with their endless reservoir of knowledge. The fun didn't stop there, though! In fact, Jr. & Sr. USY spent a night together at the Red Rock theater, VI P. style! They were escorted into the luxurious VI.P. room atop the theater, to watch "1 Am Legend"* a popular new Will Smith film. The teens kicked back and relaxed in the soft, enveloping chairs as they snacked on tasty pizza, popcorn, and soft drinks. The frightening movie brought the teens together, who were shrieking and holding onto their friends amidst the movie's terrifying suspense. When the movie ended, the USYers filed out into the food court, chattering away about the movie's plot line, characters, fear factor, and - of course- who screamed the loudest. "1 was scared at the movie, happy with iny friends, and relaxed in the theater seats all at once," says USYer Wesley Mann. The hit event gave USYers a glamorous glimpse into the VI.P life and encouraged everyone to come back for more. Midrasha Leadership Our first speaker for our brand new program was Lynn Wexler, representing JNF. She gave the teens a look at her role as a board member of JNF, and other ways that she has become a leader in the Jewish community. Afterwards, the teens earned community service hours by helping with the Tu B'Shvat program in the Religious School. For more information about the Midrasha Leadership Workshop, and upcoming speakers, please call the Education office or email infoRS@ bethsholomlv.org Tu B'Shvat Students learned about the agriculture of Israel, about Tzedakah, and about ecology and the environment. Representatives of JNF came to speak with us, and we even had a visit from Blue Box Bob! We planted a brand new pomegranate tree on the synagogue grounds that will surely bring tasty fruit to our congregants in the coming years. Be sure to see our Tu B'Shvat New Year's Resolution Free in the Education hallway- we all made goals to strive for this year to help save the environment. Adult Education Registration is still open for new adult education classes beginning on February 7th. New courses being offered include Jewish Parenting By the Book, and Conversational Hebrew, as well as the continuing courses for Solomon Scheehtcr parents, the Rabbi's Parashat I la Shavua (Weekly Torah Study) and Intro to Judaism. Brochures and registration forms are available at the Education Desk. Fundraisers Our Passover Candy sales have started- make sure to put in your order by February 13th, so that you can have delicious chocolate and cookies for your Passover Seder. You can order from your friendly Religious School student, or go online to www. misschocolate.com and enter school code #703031. If you also need new Haggadot, you can order beautiful PERSONALIZED Haggadot for your family seder. Sample Haggadot can be seen at the Education desk and in the main office. Kitah Hay Service Kitah Flay (5th grade) wowed the congregation at Friday night services, January 25th. They led the congregation in prayer, and spoke about the Ten Commandments, which were an important part of the weekly Torah portion. Thank you RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Suzanne Steinberg Green & Sam Green Keith Weinbaum Thank you: Rabbi Felipe Goodman Lois & Bruce Joseph Arline & Morris Reisman Anita Lewy & the Chesed Committee Lois & Bruce Joseph In Honor of: Nina & Les Boshes on the birth of granddaughter Sydney Eryn Warnick Barbara & Bernie Fruchter Rabbi Felipe Goodman's Birthday Faye & Dr. Leon Steinberg Dr. Leon Steinberg's 80,h Birthday Florence Bolatin Faye Steinberg Marcia & Don Wolf on the birth of great granddaughter Shira Racine & Gerry Murdoch An Aliyah Sam Showel In Memory of: Bruce Cowen Mona & Charles Silverman Bess Mallin Sandra & Stan Mallin Dorothy Rampel Beverly fo3 Shimon Ron & Family Mary Steiman Jean Lou Arin CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND With Much Appreciation: Racine & Gerry Murdock Thank you for a beautiful Shabbat Service Friday & Saturday Elaine, Howard & Holly Jacobs In Memory of: Evelyn Wallace Dana & Joel Wallace SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL In Memory of: Frances Jones Harvey Benjamin Jones Dr. Joseph Jones Shite Levine Esther J. Frankenstein In Memory of: Dorothy Rampel Jean & Lou Arin SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Nina & Les Boshes on the birth of granddaughter Sydney Eryn Warnick Renee iti Joe Premack SIDNEY CHAPLIN MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Shirley Chaplin's Birthday Tina Hamilton Diane Neiman Tina Hamilton's Birthday Shirley Chaplin Dr. Leon Steinberg's 80th Birthday Shirley Chaplin Randi, Adi & Ashley Matushevitz In Memory of: David Van Mindeno Shirley Chaplin GENERAL FUND Susan Smith In Honor of: Marsha & Steve Cohen's 40th Wedding Anniversary Irving Herman Nadine Kaufman Jeanie & Harris Klein The Heller Family on daughter Sydney becoming a Bat Mitzvah Lillian & Mike Radomsky Dr. Leon Steinberg's 80th Birthday Blanche & Phil Meisel Miriam & Maurice Sharp In Memory of: Sue Lichter Sally & Dick Eskenazi Dorothy Rampel Lillian & Mike Radomsky Mary Steiman Mimi Katz Sidney Zaben Sally & Dick Eskenazi YAHRZEIT/MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Oscar Alterwitz Deanne Alterwitz-Stralser Minnie Barsky May Mushkin & Family Fannie Berger Natalie & Artie Berger Ida Berger Samuel Berger Florence & Irving Berger Rivka Blatt Meyer Block Shirley Chaplin Donald Bogart Reisman Family Scott Brener Kathe Brener & Dennis Robbins John G. Celata Lilyan Celata Rae Chaplin Shirley Chaplin Grace Don Barbara Don Irene Dwosh Marcy & Jack Simon David Ehrlich Gladyce & Marty Ehrlich Elizabeth Federman Ella & Andy Perla Henry Flank Michael Flank Albert Forman Helene Shay Andrea Franchi Barbara Molasky Lillie Frank David S. Peikin Anatolyi Fridman Vadim, Natasha, Brian, Ethan & Allen Fridman Jack I. Friedman Sally Venger Charles M. Fritz Paulette Schiffman Ernest Gentry Viola L Goldstein JUDY & RONALD MACK SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES In H