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August at Agudas
Israel is an in-
credibly busy
month: Sister-
hood Fashion
Show (Aug 2),
Coffee and Dessert (Aug 3), Sister-
hood Installation Shabbat (Aug 12),
an outdoor Shabbat service (Aug
19), and, of course, Mountain Jew-
ish Festival (Aug 21). And, this
year, Tisha b’Av (Aug 13). I am
sure you will hear about these other
events elsewhere in this issue of the
Chai Lites, and therefore I would
like to touch on the meaning of
Tisha b’Av.
Not only does this date, the ninth
of Av, commemorate the destruc-
tion of the First Temple, the Second
Temple, and other calamities in
Jewish history, but it also repre-
sents the start of the High Holy Day
season. This date comes exactly
seven weeks before Rosh Hasha-
nah, a time meant for reflection and
renewal. In a book by Rabbi Alan
Lew, This is Real and You are
Completely Unprepared: The Days
of Awe as a Journey of Transfor-
mation, he says this of Tisha b’Av:
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]
August 2016 - 26 Tammuz - 27 Av 5776
RABBI’S MESSAGE Rabbi Rachael Jackson
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Agudas Chai Lites page 2 August 2016
BROTHERHOOD REPORT
(Continued on page 3)
The Chai Lites Newsletter… ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS, NEWS STORIES, AND ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMTTED DIRECTLY TO THE EDITOR BY THE 15th, 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.
(Rabbi continued from page 1)
July brought together a new Board of Directors for
Agudas Israel Congregation. We gathered together
for our first meeting in the sanctuary in order to re-
mind ourselves of the meaning of the work we will
be doing. We acknowledge, first and foremost, our
job is to keep our place secure as our Jewish home
and assure that our congregation will be there for the
generations that follow us.
I feel very positive about the coming year. We are
energized by the new members coming into our con-
gregation, by the programs and activities ongoing
and planned, and by our Rabbi who inspires us in so
many ways.
All that we do, all that we accomplish, is done by
you, our members. The way that occurs is through
the work of the committees. Committees are the life-
blood of the congregation. Our current committees
include Membership, Ritual, Caring, Security,
House, and Fundraising. I encourage you to consider
your own interests and expertise, and to see which
committee is the best fit for you. If you have any
questions or ideas please don’t hesitate to speak with
me. Committee participation is a bond that keeps us
together, fosters relationships, and ultimately helps
us accomplish our goals.
Shalom.
Dr. Linda Perkel, President
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Teri and I returned from a great time with our fam-
ily in NJ who helped us celebrate our birthdays. I am
not going to mention any references to ages so as to
preserve my healthy relationship.
During my absence, I missed a couple of important
events, and would like to thank my BOD for step-
ping into my shoes on June 26th to conduct the
Brotherhood Meeting and the same day, to present
our report and the donation of $1500 to Agudas Is-
rael during the general meeting.
We are pleased to see many of our Brotherhood
participants renew their memberships and wish to
welcome them back to our organization, as well as to
welcome some new members who have recently
joined both the AI Congregation and Brotherhood.
Also thanks to everyone who has most generously
included additional donations to Brotherhood to help
finance our projects during the upcoming year.
[It] is the moment of turning, the
moment we turn away from denial
and begin to face exile and alien-
ation as they manifest themselves in
our own lives—in our alienation and
estrangement from God, in our alien-
ation from ourselves and from oth-
ers. Teshuva—turning, repentance—
is the gesture by which we seek to
heal this alienation and to find at-one
-ment: to connect to God, to recon-
cile with others, and to anchor our-
selves in the ground of our actual
circumstances, so that it is this real-
ity that shapes our actions and not
just the habitual and unconscious
momentum of our lives.
In between all the festivities, and there are many,
we should each take some time to reflect about our
true reality. We should take the time to look at the
relationships in our lives and see that we are bring-
ing meaningfulness to them. We should take the
time to look into ourselves and slowly start the inter-
nal conversation of turning, of teshuva. For all the
other conversations we will have in the coming
month, and we will have plenty, I hope that this can
be among them.
May you have an enjoyable and meaningful
month!
With blessings, bivracha
Rabbi Rachael Jackson
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(Brotherhood continued from page 2)
Agudas Chai Lites page 3 August 2016
Life Cycle Moments
MISHEBERACHS
Speedy Recovery
and Get Well Wishes to:
Lillian Swift Gaeser,
Peter Perkel, Janet Provda,
Elissa Kaplan, Edward Lieber,
Ginger Marx, Frank Skolnick
Bonnie's Byline
I am very excited to have the opportunity to be the
President of Agudas Israel Sisterhood. I have a great
Board made up of hard working women.
We have a very exciting month of August planned, be-
ginning with our annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
at the Hendersonville Country Club, "Fashions with
Orchids". Teri Nadler-Thorz and her committee have
been working hard to bring us a recharged afternoon
with elegance, fashions from Chico's, and filled with
lots of surprises. We hope you have all made your res-
ervations to attend this annual event.
Sisterhood is thrilled to be able to offer the congrega-
tion a creative Shabbat Service with special readings
and the Installation of the New Sisterhood officers
for 2016-2018 on Friday night, August 12, 7:30pm.
This will be followed by a special Oneg Shabbat in
their honor, sponsored by the past Sisterhood presi-
dents.
Thank you to all of the Balabusta Bakers, led by
Carol Leaman, who have been very busy at work for
This past July Brotherhood donated $300 towards
Mitzvah Day and our members volunteered for a
number of worthwhile projects, such as Habitat for
Humanity to assemble kitchen and bathroom cabi-
nets, Humane Society to walk and care for their ani-
mals, and People Being Jesus to feed the hungry, plus
a number of other events.
Mountain Jewish Festival is approaching quickly
and we are delighted to, once again, offer our many
services to help make this event as successful or even
more so than last year. Our Brotherhood volunteers
will be on hand to help set up the social hall, help to
install the outdoor tent and organize the tables and
seating, serve food, provide security and help direct
traffic, etc..
Our next function is being planned for Labor Day,
at which time Brotherhood will host our annual fund-
raising BBQ to help raise money for Agudas Israel.
As can be seen, we are already feeling energized,
and are off to a running start this year.
I look forward to working together with our Brother-
hood, and wish to thank all of our members for their
continued dedication and support of upcoming Broth-
erhood as well as Agudas Israel events and functions.
Shalom
Michael Thorz, Brotherhood President
months, preparing for the Mountain Jewish Festival
on Sunday, August 21. The Sisterhood membership dues and brochure
were sent to you, along with a second invoice (if you
inadvertently missed sending in your dues). We ap-
preciate all of those who support Sisterhood. We
would like everyone to be involved, but understand if
you are unable or not willing... however, your contri-
bution of the annual $30 dues helps us accomplish all
that we do for Agudas Israel, including supporting
the big projects like Mitzvah Day, the Mountain Jew-
ish Festival and more.
We had a very successful Holland Bulb project
this year...watch for those gorgeous bulbs to be
blooming next spring. If you missed the opportunity,
you will have another chance next year!
Attached to this Chai Lites, in a flier, it is the oppor-
tunity for you to purchase Honey for Rosh Hasha-
nah for your family and friends. Contact Lenore Fos-
ter if you have any questions.
Our Gift Card program revenue goes directly to
the Agudas Beautification Fund. Please look at the
extensive list of cards available and purchase them to
help beautify our synagogue! Contact Carol Leaman
for questions.
Watch your mail, email, the weekly e-newsletters,
the Chai Lites, and the website, for information about
interesting and enlightening programs going for-
ward. Joan Kershner, Programming VP, always has
something fun, enjoyable, and uplifting planned for
us.
Remember...We are a team working to-
gether...going from strength to strength...please join
us and enjoy the fun and camaraderie! Feel free to contact me at any time with questions
or suggestions. Shalom,
Bonnie Cooper, Sisterhood President
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Agudas Chai Lites page 4 August 2016
Shalom, We are now into our 9th 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 2016-2017.
____________________________________________ SPONSORS $180+
ROSEMARY & SAM GESS ____________________________________________ FRIENDS $360+ ____________________________________________ PATRONS $500+ ____________________________________________ BENEFACTORS $750+ ____________________________________________ TRUSTEES $1000+
ANONYMOUS CAROLA & DR. STUART COHN
____________________________________________ HERITAGE CIRCLE $1800+ ____________________________________________ PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $3600+
JOAN & IRVING KERSHNER VICKY & EDWARD LIEBER
___________________________________________ FOUNDERS CIRCLE $5400+
ANONYMOUS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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.
Sponsored by the BJH Foundation
One of the most anticipated yearly events of Agudas Israel is our Sisterhood Fashion Show. It will be held again at the elegant Hendersonville Country Club, the perfect venue for this newly glamorous affair. Here is a hint of some exciting changes we can look for-ward to: 1. We are thrilled that Chico's will be our official provider. 2. We have chosen 10 Sisterhood members to model who
have never had the opportunity to do so before. 3. Each model will have three wardrobe changes, previewing
30 of Chico’s 2016 Fall Fashions the day they hit the stores!
4. Some very handsome men in tuxedos; will be escorting the models.
5. When you arrive, and during the break-outs…there will be showcase tables featuring Mary Kay make-up, Jewelry, Orchids, …oops.
(We want to surprise you with the rest!) 6. And … Rabbi Jackson will be one of our models! Please let me know if you are interested in being an under-study model. We are also looking for artistic and creative members who would like to help with decorations, center-pieces, etc. (this is so much fun!) Reservation information will follow. Pass the word to your friends and family, as we are expecting an unprecedented turnout! PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED! Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz
Chairperson for 2016 Fashion show.
AUGUST 2ND SAVE THE DATE! Agudas Israel Sisterhood Fashion Show
R.O.M.E.O. August
Tues. Aug. 2nd Hannah Flanagan’s Tues. Aug. 9th Grazies Tues. Aug. 16th Bay Breeze Tues. Aug. 23rd Tequila Bar & Grill (across from the Blue Ridge Mall) Tues. Aug. 30th China Dynasty We meet at 12 noon Burton Black – 828-685-8765
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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
Dr. Judith Berson-Levinson & Steven Z. Levinson
Becky Banadyga
Carola & Dr. Stuart Cohn
Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman
Agudas Chai Lites page 5 August 2016
ALL CONGREGANTS!!!!!!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND DESSERT
ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3, 2016 HUBBA HUBBA SMOKE HOUSE PATIO
2724 US 25 SOUTH, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731 6:00pm – 8:00pm
INFORMAL CONVERSATION ON HOW EACH OF US CAN BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR CONGREGATION
RSVP Teddi 696-2027 or email [email protected]
Parking in rear
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Agudas Chai Lites page 6 August 2016
DINNER
FOR SIX
Anyone interested in participating in Dinner for Six for the August, September, October rotation, please con-tact Mike Beckerman at [email protected] or by phone at 828-388-1030. This will be our swan song as participation has dropped off.
Submitted by Michael Beckerman
JEWISH MERCHANTS OF
DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE
Mike Beckerman will present the DVD of his histori-
cal walking tour at the Henderson County Main Li-
brary on August 8th at 2:00 pm. The showing will be
in the Kaplan Auditorium . It is free and open to the
public.
Submitted by Mike Beckerman
Tisha B’av is not a day when we celebrate, but it
is a day to be remembered and we will do just that
on Saturday, August 13th. Coming several weeks
before the High Holy Days, it nudges us to begin to
get ready for Rosh Hashanah and the promise of
inscription in the Book of Life and our own quest
for teshuvah.
Tisha B’av commemorates the destruction of the
first and second Temples, as well as other calami-
ties in our Jewish history. Our evening at the syna-
gogue will include a brief study about the day it-
self. This will be followed by the always lovely
Havdallah service and a special Tisha B’av service
with selections from the Book of Lamentations.
Shabbat Friday Evening Services
Please engage with us for any or all services at 7:30pm:
Aug 5: Regular service
Aug 12: Sisterhood board installation
Aug 19: Outdoor service with Penny White
Aug 26: Regular service
A Special Program for Tisha B’av
One of our tasks for the future is to find a resting
place for old prayer books we no longer use. Several
years ago, we were fortunate enough to be able to
purchase new Shabbat prayer books, but we still
have the old ones as well. On Tisha B’av evening
we will open our own repository on the premises
which is called a Genizah and symbolically place
one of our old prayer books inside. Eventually we
will dispose of all of the books in the same way.
Make plans to attend on August 13th from 7-8:30.
The evening promises to be a special one with an
opportunity to learn and participate for all of us.
Submitted by, Toby Linder
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Agudas Chai Lites page 7 August 2016
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Agudas Chai Lites page 8 August 2016
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Agudas Chai Lites page 9 August 2016
BIRTHDAYS AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2016
ANNIVERSARIES AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2016
Notes From The
Lark’s Nest
Join us in August for a review of a most absorbing
novel. Set in Israel and the US, this selection will
engender discussions about the hot button issues of
gay rights, the Israel Palestine conflict, child cus-
tody, gender identity and others. The novel explores
the ways even love and family devotion is chal-
lenged when the worst occurs.
Join us on Wednesday, August 24th at 4 when we
discuss ALL I LOVE AND KNOW by JUDITH
FRANK.
Selections for 2016 are:
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
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 Knizh
For more information, call Toby Linder 692-0061.
We encourage you to come to one of our reviews.
You will be warmly welcomed.
Dr. Stuart Cohn………..Mon. Aug. 1st
Sheldon D. Goldsmith...Sun. Aug. 7th
Merle Gottheim………...Fri. Aug. 5th
Burt Grayman…………..Wed. Aug. 10th
Peter Perkel…………….Sun. Aug. 14th
C. Susan Kaplan……….Wed. Aug. 17th
Charles Auerbach……...Thur. Aug. 18th
Kenneth J. Robinson…..Sun. Aug. 21st
Allen Rosen………….... Aug. 22nd
Frema Sokoloff………...Fri. Aug. 26th
Norma Pasternak……...Mon. Aug. 29th
Noe L. Flores…………..Wed. Aug. 31st
Bonnie S. Cooper……...Fri. Sept. 2nd
Dr. Sanford Marx……...Tues. Sept. 6th
Chris & Richard Lewis…………….….Aug. 1st……...29th anniversary
Nancy & Ron Weintraub……………..Aug. 9th……...52nd anniversary
Lois & Dr. Stephen Goldberg………..Aug. 10th…….58th anniversary
Merle & Alan Gottheim……………….Aug. 11th…….43rd anniversary
Ruth & Rabbi Sanford Marcus……...Aug. 11th……..54th anniversary
Sharon & Jerry Salatino……………..Aug. 17th……..44th anniversary
Vicky & Edward Lieber……………….Aug. 18th……..20th anniversary
Sarah & Steven Bookspan…………..Aug. 26th……..53rd anniversary
Susan & Barton Bohnen……...…..... Aug. 28th….....24th anniversary
Rachel & Maury Seldin……………….Aug. 29th…….62nd anniversary
Claudia & Barry Rudes……………….Aug. 31st……..41st anniversary
Phyllis & Rabbi Philip Bentley……....Sept. 1st…...….48th anniversary
Barbara & Dr. Michael Beckerman....Sept. 12th …….46th anniversary
Marlene & Raymond Wiener………...Sept. 13th…….35th anniversary
Marilyn & Allen Rosen……………….Sept. 17th……..49th anniversary
Donald Moses………….Tues. Sept. 6th
Randye Unsell………….Thur. Sept. 8th
Ruth Marcus…………….Sun. Sept. 11th
Rebecca Lebowitz……..Mon. Sept. 12th
Dr. Paul Vanek……...….Mon. Sept. 12th
Carola Cohn…………….Fri. Sept. 16th
Sophia Paige Crawford..Tues. Sept. 20th
Joan Kershner………….Tues. Sept. 20th
Jerell London-Gonzalez.Thur. Sept. 22nd
Dr. Bernard Apple…..….Tues. Sept. 27th
Claudia Rudes………….Wed. Sept. 28th
Yael Flores……………...Thur. Sept. 29th
Linda L. Sauter………….Fri. Sept. 30th
Update your Directory of Members
If you make note of any changes found in this col-
umn throughout the year, your Directory will al-
ways offer you new, correct information.
Please add, and welcome, new members
Cantor Debra and Bob Winston
2 Waldrup Trace
Fletcher, NC 28732
B cell: (828) 280-3800
D cell: (828) 280-3738
B email: [email protected]
D email: [email protected]
Vicky Lieber,
“Directory of Members” Coordinator
AGUDAS ISRAEL CONGREGATION
IS PROUD TO PRESENT
PIANIST, CHRISTOPHER TAVERNIER
“Great Piano Classics” AT THE FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN
MAIN STREET IN HENDERSONVILLE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 AT 2PM
Individual tickets cost $35.00,
which includes a glass of wine and lite refreshments
OPTIONS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Agudas Israel Congregation Website
www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org
Agudas Israel Congregation Office
505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville 28739
828.693.9838
Hendersonville Visitors Center
201 South Main Street
828.693.9708
Come join us for a delightful afternoon.
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YAHRZEITS
Agudas Chai Lites page 10 August 2016
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.
08/05/16- 08/06/16 MEMBER OBSERVER Sam Cooley * Samuel David Finander * Martin A. Fish * …………………………......Phyllis Fish (husband) Joanna Gittleman ………………………..….Barbara Gittleman (daughter-in-law) Myer Goodman * Jennie Zelda Kalin * Jacqeline Kaplan * Seymour Kaplan * Robert Kassel …………………………..…...Dr. Linda Perkel (father) Abraham Kronenfeld * Doris H. Patterson * Edith Perkel ……………………………..…..Peter Perkel (mother) Paul Tanker ……………………………..…..Richard Tanker (father) Martin Zatlen ………………………..……….Lori Rosenthal (father) 08/12/16 Harry Auerbach ……………………..……...Charles Auerbach (father) Saul P. Barrett …………………………..…..Rabbi Philip Bentley (father) Blanche Cohen Berlin *……………………..Barbara Gittleman (mother) Samuel Brown * ………………………..…...Lillian Swift Gaeser (father) Arthur Cowen ……………………..………...Charles Auerbach (father-in-law) Fanny De-Kijner * Sarah Robinson ………………………….....Kenneth Robinson (mother) Meyer Snyder …………………………….....Audrey Snyder (father-in-law) Jacob Wirtzbaum ……………………..…….Dr. Francine Varady (grandfather)
08/19/16- 08/20/16 MEMBER OBSERVER Mary Auerbach ………………………..…….Charles Auerbach (wife) Max Braunstein …………………………..….Sherry Harris (uncle) Fannie Cowen ………………………..……..Charles Auerbach (mother-in-law) Helen Gassman ………………………….....Dr. Philip Gassman (wife) Henry Grossman …………………………....Ezra Grossman (father) Anne W. Kaplan * …………………………...Eileen Stang (mother) ……………………………………...David Kaplan (mother) Sam Katz …………………………………….Sherry Harris (father) Shirley A. Levinson * Harold Monoson …………………………….David Monoson (father)) Esta Bernstein Okrent ……………………...Sherry Harris (aunt) Sarah Leah Rathman * Kalman Sherman * ………………………….Rebecca Banadyga (father) Evelyn Webb Smith ………………………...Margaret Miller-Novit (mother) Rebecca Snyder …………………………….Audrey Snyder (mother-in-law) William Tannenbaum * Harry Weintraub * Rose Zatlen ………………………………….Lori Rosenthal 08/26/16 Bessie Achler * Mariam M. Block * Sylvia Browde Patricia Sue Cash * Rose Denerstein …………………………….Bernard Schwartz (mother-in-law) Jerome Rubin * Gertrude Sappin * David Schwartz ……………………………...Joan Kershner (father) Melvin D. Seeman * ………………………...Barbara Seeman (husband) Mildred Sokoloff …………………………….Sander Sokoloff (mother) Mary Tursky *
07/15/16 Alice Becker*
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Tzedakah–
Acts of Loving Kindness
It is through the generosity of people like these that we prosper and grow.
Thank You.
CARING COMMITTEE
We are looking for some volunteers
for our Caring Committee. You
would be helping your congregant
family. Please consider this very
worthwhile activity and if you are interested
please contact Marilyn Rosen at 828-290-5333
or email at [email protected].
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from
you. Marilyn
Sharon Packer, one of our
newer members, is an excellent
equine photographer, and her
skills were beautifully written
about in the “Blue Ridge Liv-
ing Section” of the 7/3/16
Times-News. Sharon thor-
oughly enjoys her return to her
passions of horses and photog-
raphy after retirement and the
excellent article beautifully
tells her story. This article can be found on the bul-
letin board next to the water cooler.
HEAR YE, HEAR YE!!! A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO EVERYONE!
THE “GENERAL” REQUESTS THAT
ALL AGUDAS ISRAEL CONGREGATION MEMBERS
COME TO THE SOCIAL HALL TO HELP SET UP FOR THE MOUNTAIN JEWISH FESTIVAL.
YOU WILL BE DULY REWARDED FORYOUR EFFORTS!
WHEN: SATURDAY 8/20/16 1:00-8:00
BUILDING FUND IN HONOR OF Posts for Pergola Rebuild Pergola By Bonnie & Alan Cooper
IN MEMORY OF Marilyn Zide By Claudia &Barry Rudes
BUILDING BEAUTIFICATION FUND IN HONOR OF Sherry Harris’ Birthday Marriage of Bella & Cory Cooper By Natalie Zitnick
IN MEMORY OF Freda Berkowitz Ruth Cooper By Carol & Salem Leaman
GENERAL FUND IN HONOR OF Annual Donation By Agudas Israel Sisterhood Annual Donation By Agudas Israel Brotherhood Marriage of Bella & Cory Cooper By Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein Ariela Weissberg By Mr. & Mrs. Phillippe Weissberg
IN MEMORY OF Ruth Cooper By Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein Regina Kernes By David Fritz Randy Taylor By Lois Taylor Sharon Lussier By Natalie Zitnick
LIBRARY FUND Books for Good from sales of our donated books
ONEG FUND IN MEMORY OF Mary Lou Lennert By Joyce & Joseph Lennert Louis Williams By Eileen & Dr. Michael Stang Jean Blum By Iris & Joe Stewart
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF Thank You By Becky & Rex Banadyga Joe Stewart’s 90th Birthday By Joan & Irving Kershner Rabbi Rachael & Danyul’s Anniversary By Marlene & Raymond Wiener
IN MEMORY OF Jack Kershner By Joan & Irving Kershner Pauline Jacobowitz By Mitzi Lerner Roz Harris By Ginger & Dr. Sanford Marx
We are pleased to announce that
our grandson, Owen Harry
Gomets, was called to the Torah
on June 25, 2016 at The Reform
Temple of Forest Hills in New
York City.
Ruth and Rabbi Sanford Marcus
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SYNAGOGUE SUPPORT TAKE YOUR PICK
309 N. Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28739 693-4256
Michael W. Cole
Owner/Manager
. 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
be mailed; include name and address; 3) Message (In Loving Memory of…); 4) Sender’s name, address, phone number. You will be notified when tree order Is placed.
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.
“Whoever destroys a single life is as guilty as though he had destroyed the entire world; and whoever rescues a single life earns as much merit
as though he had rescued the entire world” —The Talmud
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Agudas Israel Congregation
Synagogue and Community Center 505 Glasgow Lane,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-693-9838 www.agudasisraelsynagogue.org
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID
HENDERSONVILLE NC PERMIT NO 58
Rabbi Rachael Jackson
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2018
President: Dr. Linda Perkel 685-1683 Vice President: Allen H. Rosen 595-1497
Secretary: Salem Leaman 693-0145 Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley 697-1954 Past President: Dr. Paul Vanek 697-0787 Trustees: Sam Gess 676-6720 Barbara Gittleman 329-2839 Larry Kosowsky 891-8179 Debbie Lavine 630-202-8731 David Monoson 8912531 Peter Perkel 685-1683
Brotherhood President: Michael Thorz 891-8528 Sisterhood President: Bonnie Cooper 435-0970 Membership Committee: Barbara Gittleman 329-2838 Librarians: Allen Rosen 595-1497 Esther Roberts 702-3272 Marilyn 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 2016-2018
President: Bonnie Cooper 1st VP Hospitality: Barbara Monoson 2nd VP Fundraising: Carol Leaman 3rd VP Program: Joan Kershner Recording Secretary: C. Susan Kaplan Corresponding Secretary: Marilyn Rosen Treasurer: Phyllis Bentley Past President & Liaison to the Board: Natalie Zitnick Trustees: Lenore Foster Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz Iris Stewart Phyllis Fish Parliamentarian: JNF Trustee: Linda Reihs
COMMITTEES: Membership: Sherry Harris Judaica: Dr. Teri Nadler-Thorz & Bonnie Cooper Golden Book: Becky Banadyga Gift Card Program: Carol Leaman
BROTHERHOOD 2016-2018
President: Michael Thorz Vice President: Samuel Gess Secretary: Alan Cooper Treasurer: Larry Kosowsky Membership Chair: