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Founded in 1866Publication No. 8180 • Vol. 88 • Issue No. 7

September 2015Elul 5775/Tishri 5776

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High Holy Days & Sukkot Schedules on pages 8-10

Rabbi Segal is a past president of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, the academic and educational center of Masorti Judaism in Israel, and of Melitz, the Centers for Jewish and Zionist Education, a pluralistic effort to strengthen connections to land, people and past. Previously, he served as the Director of the Ramah Programs in Israel. He has just published A New Psalm: the Psalms as Literature, a translation and commentary.

Sin and Faith: The Surprising Psalms of the High Holy Days

Wednesday, September 16 • 7:30 pmwith Rabbi Benjamin Segal

Free & Open to the Community

This program is made possible through the generosity of the Brenda Zimm Oscar Memorial Lecture Fund.

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Candle LightingSeptember 4 ....................................... 7:37 pmSeptember 11 ...................................... 7:25 pmSeptember 13 ...................................... 7:22 pmSeptember 14 ............................ after 8:20 pmSeptember 18 ...................................... 7:13 pmSeptember 22 ...................................... 7:06 pmSeptember 25 ...................................... 7:01 pmSeptember 27 ...................................... 6:58 pmSeptember 28 ............................ after 7:55 pm

Torah PortionsSeptember 5 ..........................................Ki TavoSeptember 12 .....................................NitzavimSeptember 19 .. Vayelech/Shabbat ShuvahSeptember 26 ......................................Ha’azinu

Daily Service ScheduleMondays - Fridays – 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 6:00 pmSaturdays – 9:00 am, 6:00 pmSundays – 8:00 am, 6:00 pm

See pages 8-10 for the High Holy Day & Sukkot Service Schedules.

Beineinu - Between UsThe Talmud (Berachot 58b) states that when one sees 600,000 Jews (the number that were at Sinai), one should recite a special blessing: Baruch atah Hashem Elokenu melech ha-olam Chacham Ha-razim – Blessed are you O Lord our God, wise knower of all secrets. Why is this the blessing for seeing a multitude? When looking at a crowd, we lose sight of the individuals standing before us and

only see the crowd. But God always sees directly into the heart of each individual. Regardless of the number of people in the world, each one of us stands in unique and personal relationship with the Holy One.

There will not be 600,000 people in synagogue for the High Holy Days, but there will be quite a crowd. There is something majestic and moving about seeing our entire congregation come together. We enjoy reconnecting with old friends, some of whom we may not have seen all year. We are blessed that B’nai Jeshurun is a congregation that sees itself as an extended family in which each member is precious to us, in which we reach out to and care for each other.

This year, as we contemplate our bonds, we also meditate upon our connection to those who were a part of our first 150 years. They, too, are a part of us. They envisioned a congregation that blended tradition and modernity, that sought to adapt to hold onto changing generations, that would be a force for good in our community, reaching out to help those in need and committed to social justice. They desired to strengthen Jewish life, ensure the creation of a homeland in Israel for our people, and be a wellspring of spiritual faith and strength. We are the inheritors of that extraordinary legacy.

Could the sixteen men who gathered in Herman Sampliner’s home on California Alley in 1886 have known what they were creating? Could they ever have imagined that from those humble beginnings B’nai Jeshurun would become a beacon of light for so many? That it would play such a vital role in shaping the Jewish future?

Baruch Chacham Ha-Razim – Blessed is the knower of secrets. For only God could have contemplated the extraordinary journey we have taken as a congregation. May we live up to the gift we have been given by ensuring that B’nai Jeshurun continues yet another 150 years. May we, too, merit being remembered for guaranteeing the Jewish future and for healing our world. Naomi joins me in wishing you a Shana Tova u’Metukah!

Rabbi Stephen Weiss

Staff Announcement Meet Lauren Henderson,

Our Rabbinic Intern

Lauren is in her sixth and final year at the Jewish Theological Seminary, pursuing a Masters in Midrash and a Certificate in Pastoral Care in addition to rabbinic ordination. She grew up in Spartanburg, SC

at a small Reform synagogue, and realized in college that she wanted to devote her life to serving the Jewish community and the wider world through rabbinic leadership. After college, she studied at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem, began her rabbinic studies at the Ziegler School in LA, and then moved to New York to continue studying at JTS. She has completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education through JTS and New York Presbyterian Hospital and has served as the rabbinic intern at the Pelham Jewish Center in Pelham Manor, New York.

A Havdallah Celebration to Honor The Schachters

Saturday, November 14

Friends, family and the B’nai Jeshurun community will come together to wish l’hitraot (see you again) to Rabbi Stanley & Dr. Lifsa Schachter as they move to Israel. RSVP encouraged to the synagogue office; free.

You are invited to submit well wishes, recollections and photo scans for a memory book either in person or through our website: bnaijeshurun.org/Schachter.

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President’s MessageUnfortunately, most employers do not give extra days off for the High Holy Days, and my employer is no exception. That’s why every year in the early part of the summer, I look at the Jewish calendar to find out how many vacation days I’m going to have to “give up” so I can make sure I’m in shul. Perhaps, like me, you looked this year and

thought, “Ugh! Why can’t at least one of the days fall on a weekend!”

I will leave it to our rabbis to teach about how the calendar works. I must say, though, that for me, the time I spend away from work and at B’nai Jeshurun on the High Holy Days is some of the best time I spend all year. As Laura will tell you, more often than not, my vacation time is spent in part checking work e-mails, shul e-mails, or any other e-mails that come my way. The High Holy Days are really the only time when I’m able to set that all aside and reflect on how I can become a better person, a better employee (though I try to stay away from that one because it’s too much like work!), a better synagogue president, a better father, a better husband. I look forward to seeing all of you during the upcoming High Holy Day season at B’nai Jeshurun, and I hope that you take advantage of the opportunity to reflect, atone, and find ways to make the upcoming year even better than the last one. It will be worth the time off!

On behalf of the Officers and the Board of Trustees, and most especially on behalf of my wife Laura, and our children Jonathan and Dara, we all wish you and yours a Shana Tova u’Metukah, a happy, sweet, and healthy new year.

B’shalom,Jody Katzner

Cantor’s CornerIn this month’s Torah portion of Nitzavim the opening verses state, “You all stand before G-d, the heads of the tribes, the elders, all men of Israel, your children, women, converts, wood choppers and water carriers” need to keep the covenant of G-d. We know every word and letter has a specific purpose in the Torah. Why can’t

the verse just state, “All people of Israel” are responsible to keep the covenant of G-d which would obviously include everyone?

Our sages explain a very important principle, which is that we are all accountable for one another. No person is an island unto himself. The concept of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “all in” is not a new one. In our religion, we are at our best when we are united, not just due to tragedy or perilous times, but in all situations. Like a chain link fence requires all of the links to make the fence, we require harmony and cooperation to have a vibrant community. Our successes and failures impact everyone. It is imperative for our survival to impart this to our children and future generations to come. Being a minority on the world stage does not allow for much margin of error. We cannot afford to be divisive; we need to be welcoming and not judgmental.

We will soon be ushering in Rosh Hashanah and undergoing a transformative experience spiritually and hopefully with our relationships. Within the process of teshuva, we analyze our actions and should try to strive for improvement between our daily interaction with G-d and our fellow man. We are not so naïve that we suppose everyone can be best of friends, but an element of respect or cordiality should prevail. Treating each other well is also respecting G-d, as each one of us has within us His holy spark.

As we usher in the New Year, may we be tolerant and be blessed with health, prosperity and peace of mind. Sabrina, Shaina, Abby and I wish you all a Shana Tova u’Metukah.

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Education & YouthA Child in the Forest

There is a story in Jewish lore of a child who lived near a forest. Almost daily, the young boy went off into the woods by himself. His father was generally tolerant and understanding and didn’t want

to interfere, but worried that forests could be dangerous. One day the father pulled his son aside. “I see you go into the forest every day. I don’t want to stop you, but I’m concerned for your safety. Why do you go there, and what do you do?”

“I go into the forest to find God,” was the boy’s response. His father was moved, “That’s beautiful,” he said, “and wonderful to hear. But don’t you know? God is the same everywhere.”

“God is,” answered the boy, “but I’m not.”

As we approach the High Holy Days, we are reminded that though God is constantly ever present, we can change. We are not the same people we were last year, and we will not be the same people we are today or will be one year from now. As we come to the sanctuary this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with thousands of others, to pray, to ask for forgiveness and atonement, we alter our own state to feel closer to God, and it changes us. It is that very ability to change which resonates most deeply, as we strive through our connection with God to become better people in the year to come. Our entire enterprise of teshuva, repentance, is dependent on it.

May we all be like the child in the forest, finding ways to feel close to God and to transform ourselves into the people we wish to become.

Shana Tova u’Metukah! Have a happy, healthy and sweet 5776!

Rabbi Josh Foster

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sister of Joshua and Danielle Berns and granddaughter of Charlotte Beckman and Barbara & Sheldon Berns. Abby is also the granddaughter of the late Phillip Beckman.


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PJ Library® Michpachot Sukkot Dinner Thursday, October 1 • 5:45 pm

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a holiday project. $8 per adult; $5 per child ages 2-12, under 2 years free if RSVP by September 24;

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Kinder Shabbat / Open PlayroomFridays • 10:15 am

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MEMORIAL BOOKLET • YOM KIPPUR 5776Our annual Memorial Booklet for the coming High Holy Days will offer everyone the opportunity to memorialize loved ones at a cost of only $18 PER NAME. The book will be distributed at each of the four Yizkor services during the year. Please PRINT names on the tearslip below as you wish them to appear and send it along with your check to: Lana Jacobson, 1827 Camberly Drive, Lyndhurst, OH 44124. The deadline for submission of names is Tuesday, September 1.

Yizkor Book Committee: Eunice Benchell, Lana Jacobson, Bernice Rothman.This special addition to our annual Memorial Booklet is a project of B’nai Jeshurun Sisterhood.

Include the following names in the Memorial Booklet for Yom Kippur 5776. Please print clearly.

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Gather for a fun evening with a Japanese twist. See your friends, make new friends and have a fun evening! $10 per person. Check your mailings for more information.

Hazak HappeningsHazak is B’nai Jeshurun’s senior adult group.

To join, or for further information, please contact Membership Chairpersons, Barbara Warshawsky (440-473-0614), Adelle Gloger (216-292-2665) or

President, Betty Fishman (216-591-9550).

Hazak Shabbat October 10

Luncheon and program following service. No charge for Hazak members whose 2015-16

dues are paid by October 1. Guests $10; reservations requested.

Chairpersons: Ruth Dobres (440-449-5126) and Sonya Shultz (216-382-5522)

Hazak Academy Memoirs – Share Your Story

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Thursdays, October 22 & 29 and November 5 10 am – noon

It’s as easy as 1) Class; 2) Hours; 3) Weeks for Free!

RSVP to Bob Goodstein (440-646-9419) by October 16. Class size is limited.

Men’s Club 2015-2016Pro Football Pool Fundraiser

How to join the pool:1. Submit $50 per entry for Men’s Club members and $60

for non-members.2. Make checks payable to B’nai Jeshurun Men’s Club

and send to the synagogue office before the first NFL Sunday game. This year’s deadline is 5 pm on Friday, September 11.

How to play:1. Select one regular season Sunday game per week, per

entry.2. If your team wins, you move on and select a winning

team for the next Sunday.3. You MUST select a NEW team each week. Selecting

a team that wins eliminates you from selecting that team again.

For additional details, contact Jerry Brodsky ([email protected] or 216-291-4164).

Join us for our Browns Watch Party on Sunday, September 20 • 1 pm

Save-the-Date: Men’s Club/Sisterhood Bus Trip to Niagara Falls

Sunday, October 11

Sisterhood Tea Time at the Algebra Tea House

Sunday, October 18 • 11 amThere is a fee for the brunch and tea. For more information, contact Wendy Dahar ([email protected]) or Shirley Haas ([email protected]; 216-650-2144). The Tea House is located at 2136 Murray Hill Road.

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Support our Local Firemen and

Remember 9/11Thursday, September 10

4:30 - 6:00 pmWe will prepare meals for our Beachwood and Pepper Pike firemen at B’nai Jeshurun and then deliver them. Families with smaller children can also help by preparing cookies and desserts at home that will also be delivered. We need volunteers to help in the kitchen and deliver meals. We also need two families who will be the drop-off sites for the outside baked goods, where they will platter them to be delivered. If you would like to help, please contact Shani Kadis.

Sisterhood Lunch & LearnTuesday, September 8 • noon

Ring in the new year with a honey tasting and lunch. Our favorite master gardener, Maxine Painter, will speak about beekeeping, different flavors of honey and the environment. RSVP by September 1 to Robin Rood ([email protected] or 440-666-7658). Please make checks payable to B’nai Jeshurun Sisterhood and mail to Robin at 113 Silver Springs Trail, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Cost is $10 per person.


High Holy DaysReserved Seating and

Handicapped Parking for HIGH HOLY DAYS

You may wish to consider Endowed Seats (reserved seats) in The David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary. For more information and availability, please contact Paula Botkin. Due to anticipated additional requests for handicap parking, requests will be limited to one pass per family. Please contact Paula with your State-issued permit and license plate numbers.

CemeteryMemorial Services

Sunday, September 20

One of the customs of the High Holy Day season is to visit the graves of our loved ones. Join our clergy for our annual memorial services.

10:30 am Chesterland Memorial Park12:00 pm Glenville Cemetery

TASHLIKHMonday, September 14 • 4:45 pm

B’nai Jeshurun and Shaarey Tikvah will join together for our annual Tashlikh service on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Please park at B’nai Jeshurun or Shaarey Tikvah and we’ll walk together to the private residence for this special service.

Join us for Rosh Hashanah Mincha (afternoon) service at B’nai Jeshurun, immediately following Tashlikh.

Coffee Talk with AtidMonday, September 14 • 11 am

1st day of Rosh Hashanah

Join Atid for a lively discussion on the meaning of the High Holy Days. A light nosh will be served.

High Holy Days 5776 - 2015SELICHOT - Saturday, September 5 (No ticket necessary)Program ................................................................................................................. 8:30 pmService (David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary) ...................................................10:30 pm

EREV ROSH HASHANAH - Sunday, September 13Halpern Hall .......................................................................................................... 6:00 pmDavid J. Moskowitz Sanctuary ....................................................................... 8:00 pm

1ST DAY ROSH HASHANAH - Monday, September 14David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary ........................................................................8:15 amGross Schechter Day School Auditorium ....................................................8:15 amStarbucks, Bread & Torah (Rooms 20/22) ....................................................9:00 amCoffee Talk with Atid ...................................................................................... 11:00 amFamily Programming ....................................................................................... 11:00 am Newborn - 1st Grade (Halpern Hall) 2nd - 5th Grade Service (Gottlieb Auditorium) 6th - 8th Grade Service (Rooms 21/23) 9th - 12th Grade Service (Rooms 20/22)Gather for Tashlikh ............................................................................................. 4:45 pmMincha (Nickman Chapel) ............................................................................... 6:00 pm

2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH - Tuesday, September 15David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary ........................................................................8:15 amFamily Programming ....................................................................................... 10:30 am Newborn - 1st Grade (Halpern Hall) 2nd - 6th Grade Service (Gottlieb Auditorium) 7th - 12th Grade Service (Youth Lounge)Mincha (Nickman Chapel) ............................................................................... 6:00 pm

KOL NIDRE / TORAH PROCESSION - Tuesday, September 22David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary ....................................................................... 6:45 pmGross Schechter Day School Auditorium ................................................... 6:45 pm 6th - 12th Grade Teen Program (Youth Lounge) ............................. 7:30 pm

YOM KIPPUR DAY - Wednesday, September 23David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary ........................................................................9:00 amGross Schechter Day School Auditorium ....................................................9:00 amFamily Programming ....................................................................................... 11:00 am Newborn - 1st Grade (Halpern Hall) 2nd - 5th Grade Service (Gottlieb Auditorium) 6th - 12th Grade Teen Program (Nickman Chapel)Yizkor .................................................................................................................... 11:30 amStudy Session .............................................................................after morning serviceMincha (David J. Moskowitz Sanctuary) .................................................... 4:20 pmHigh Holy Day Forum ........................................................................................ 5:50 pmNeilah-Ma’ariv ...................................................................................................... 6:50 pmHavdallah & Shofar (Yom Kippur ends) ...................................................... 8:04 pm


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KOSHER FOOD DRIVE“This is My chosen fast. . . Share your bread with the hungry, take the homeless into your home; clothe the naked when you see them, do not turn away from people in need.”

- Isaiah 58:6

Between Selichot and Sukkot, we ask each family to bring in non-perishable food to the synagogue to place in the collection bins in Gross Atrium or at the school entrance. All food will be donated to the JFSA Food Pantry. Please do not bring in expired food.

HIGH HOLY DAY DECORUMWhile attending High Holy Day services, women should dress modestly, with no bare shoulders, midriffs or mini-skirts. Immodest attire will require the ushers to ask guests to wear a shawl or a wrap. All women who ascend the bimah (altar) must wear a head covering. Lace chapel caps are available at the entrance of both services. Males are required to wear a kippa (skullcap) and all Jewish men after Bar Mitzvah age are asked to wear a tallit (prayer shawl). All these items are available for borrowing outside both services.

Thank you for dressing appropriately in keeping with the spirit of the High Holy Days.

A Friendly Reminder…At least 25% of the current year’s dues plus all prior obligations must be paid before High Holy Day tickets will be provided. If you are unable to pay this amount, please contact Jay Ross, executive director, to discuss your situation.

Ushers NeededB’nai Jeshurun is looking for congregants to help usher during the High Holy Days at both the main building and Gross Schechter Day School. We offer convenient time slots where you can help as much or as little as your schedule allows. Your help to keep the decorum of the holidays will mean an excellent experience for all who attend. Please contact Nelson Pole ([email protected]) if you are interested.

Thursday, September 3 6-8pm

BEN & JERRY’S (20650 North Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118)

10% of all proceeds will support our synagogue

Bring your friends & family!

Learn about the High Holy Days! Meet our staff and clergy! Eat ice cream!

Hear about our upcoming programs & 150th Anniversary Celebration! y

Wishing our entire congregational family

a sweet, happy, and healthy new year!

Laura, Jody, Jonathan, and Dara Katzner

Thursday, September 3 6-8pm

BEN & JERRY’S (20650 North Park Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118)

10% of all proceeds will support our synagogue

Bring your friends & family!

Learn about the High Holy Days! Meet our staff and clergy! Eat ice cream!

Hear about our upcoming programs & 150th Anniversary Celebration! y

L’shana tova

Laurie & Ira Davis and

Family


SukkotLulav & Etrog Sets for Sukkot

Blessing the lulav and etrog is the Jewish way of thanking God for the blessings of the earth during Sukkot. To purchase your own lulav and etrog set, please contact Diane Shalom by Tuesday, September 8. Late orders may not be able to be filled. Deluxe sets are $45 each and student (smaller) sets are $40 each. Orders may be picked up in the synagogue office on Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25 between 9 am and 3 pm.

Congregational Sukkah Decorating Party & LunchSunday, September 27 • 11 am - 1:00 pm

Free! Open to all ages. Please RSVP to the synagogue office. Come make sukkah decorations, help put up our sukkah and enjoy a pizza lunch!

Annual Men’s Club Sukkah Judging

“It’s cool to see what ideas people have

for their sukkahs. For example, we put Silly Bandz in our sukkah and won the Silliest Sukkah award. One

family won an award for the Most Plastic Fruit.”

Men’s Club, the Bessie Hershey Religious School, Jr. Kadima and Kadima invite all interested families to join the judging corps for the Men’s Club Annual Sukkah Judging Contest. Judging is a great way for children to see different types of sukkot built

by members of our congregation. Each team of judges will visit 3-5 sukkot during the week of Sukkot. The judges will take a picture with each host family and present the hosts with a gift from Men’s Club. Very often, drinks and snacks are enjoyed during the visit.

Please sign up with another family to form your judging team, or we will assign you to a team! Register through the synagogue office or by email at [email protected]. The annual Sukkah Awards Banquet will be held Friday, October 16. At the banquet, judges will be recognized for their service and the families who built sukkot will be given awards.

“Sukkah judging has become a

fun tradition in my family. We

love visiting different people and seeing how they decorate. People make

their sukkahs in so many different

ways that you can’t see just

one.”

Sukkot Schedule • 5776 - 2015Sunday, September 27 Erev Sukkot ........................................................................... 6:00 pm

Monday, September 28 1st day Sukkot .......................................................................9:00 am

Tuesday, September 29 2nd day Sukkot .....................................................................9:00 am Family Programming Pre-K - 1(Halpern Hall) .......... 10:30 am Grades 2-6 (Rooms 4/5)

Sunday, October 4 Hoshana Rabbah ..................................................................8:00 am Erev Shemini Atzeret ......................................................... 6:00 pm

Monday, October 5 Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor ......................................................9:00 am Children’s programming (Halpern Hall) .................... 11:00 am Congregational Dinner ..................................................... 6:00 pm (no charge; reservations encouraged to synagogue office) Erev Simhat Torah and Community Hakafot ............ 7:00 pm

Tuesday, October 6 Simhat Torah ..........................................................................9:00 am Kinder Torah (Halpern Hall) ........................................... 10:30 amA congregational luncheon, sponsored by our Simhat Torah honorees, follows the service.

Progressive Sukkot Luncheon2nd day Sukkot • Tuesday, September 29

Following the holiday service, we will stop and nosh at the clergy’s homes. There is no charge, but reservations are requested to the synagogue office no later than Friday, September 18.

ZIP Code Parties Sunday, October 4 • noon - 3 pm

Celebrate Sukkot with your neighborhood and B’nai Jeshurun!

Whether you live in Beachwood, Solon or Downtown, we’ll have

a sukkah for you to visit!

This is a great way to meet your neighbors and take part in one of the mitzvot of Sukkot! Light snacks and drinks will be provided at every sukkah.

If you are interested in being a host or guest, please contact Shani Kadis.

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Tree of LifeMaz al Tov to• Faith & Sheldon Schaffer and Marlene Schaffer on the birth of a granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Eva Sloane Schaffer.

• Ines & Danny Ades on the birth of a granddaughter, Ellie Leon Ades.

• Jodi & Jeffrey Gottlieb, Bernice Gottlieb and Norman Millstein on the birth of a granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Harper Leia Gottlieb.

• Barb & Lee Friedman, Rose & Steve Viny and Ruth Viny on the birth of a granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Lilah Bea Viny.

• Eileen Frank on the marriage of her granddaughter, Erica Frank, to Corey Wegner.

• Lifsa & Rabbi Stanley Schachter on the engagement of their daughter, Brenda, to Ben Krull.

• Cheryl Wolkoff and Florence & Robert Rothenberg on the engagement of their son and grandson, Matthew Rothenberg, to Lisa Banoff.

• Margy Weinberg and Aaron Weinberg on the engagement of their son, Nadav, to Debbie Weiser.

Frank & Wegner

In MemoriamWe note with sorrow the passing of

SHIRLEY FENTONMother of Gary Fenton

Sister-in-law of Arlene Magar

*IRENE GOLUBMother of Joyce Golub-Lurie

Aunt of Michelle Levine

MERVIN LAZERICKGrandfather of Courtney Zelwin

GRACE SIGMANGrandmother of Robert Sigman

*ALAN & RHODA SILVER

*HOWARD SCHAFFERHusband of Marlene Schaffer

Father of Sheldon Schaffer and Paula Schaffer-Polakof

*JOEL SCHWARZHusband of Rachel Schwarz

*SAVINE GROSS WEIZMANSister of Morton Gross

Aunt of Harley and Gary Gross

*B’nai Jeshurun members

We extend our deepest condolences to all the members of their families.

Happy Milestone Anniversary to:Sharyn & Gary Neides 55 YearsMarjorie & David Falk 45 YearsPaula & Stanley Meckler 35 YearsIlene & Douglas Friedman 30 YearsPeggy & Alan Lipp 30 YearsPatti & Jonathan Berns 25 YearsDavid & Margie Cohen 25 YearsStacy & Steve Moses 25 YearsBeth & Adam Rosenberg 15 YearsErika & Rabbi Hal Rudin-Luria 15 YearsSeAnna & Neil Steinberg 15 YearsEmily Hoffman & Eric Weingart 10 Years

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Adam FeigHarvey GoodmanRobert GoodsteinToby GrossKeith JacobsMeyer KohnTeri Koslen

Yasher Koach• Anne Lukas was elected

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If you have an Achievement or Mazal Tov to share, please contact Diane Shalom. We are happy to share your good news!


Donations Received as of July 15, 2015To better manage administrative expenses, it is requested that contributions be at least $10 or more each.

Thank you for helping us reduce the synagogue’s cost, which increases the actual value of your gifts.

ABRAHAM FAMILY COURTYARD FUND In Honor of:Ethan and Brooke Abraham’s B’nai Mitzvah by Murray & Mary Berkowitz and Sherrie Linden…Milestone Anniversary of Harry & Roz Abraham by Michael & Hana Loewenstein.

ABRAHAM-GRUENSPAN HIGH HOLY DAY CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of:Milestone Birthday of Bill Haas by Charles & Linda Gruenspan.

JULIUS ABRAMS MINYANFUND In Memory of:Frank Ehrlich by Gerry & Shu Erenberg…Louis Sholem Levin by Cheryl Rubin…Max Berezin by Alec & Marcia Berezin…Eva Teitelbaum by Gary & Harriet Mann…Philip Moskowitz by Kenny & Yael Cohen and Bernice Rothman.

ALIYAH FUND By: Jon & Darby Steiger and Matthew Stahm. In Honor of:Rabbi Weiss by Harvey Palchick.

EUNICE AND ERNEST BENCHELL ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of:Milestone Anniversaries of Doris & Pete Copeland, Ellen Kowit-Potter & Steven Potter, Helen & Paul Wolf, Joan & Chuck Whitehill and Marcia & Jerry Rothschild; Milestone Birthdays of Bruce Botnick, Marilyn Myers, Michael Frankel, Morton J. Gross and Sherrie Linden by Ernie & Eunice Benchell.

In Memory of:Harry J. Davis by James & Ellen Liss…Anclaire Oscar by Marvin Harris & Lynn Benchell-Harris…Philip Moskowitz by Ernie & Eunice Benchell.

BEVA BERKOWITZ USY FUND In Honor of:Milestone Anniversary of Harriet & Harvey Freiman by Joel & Jan Greenberg. In Memory of:Frances Polster and Harold Feldman by Murray & Mary Berkowitz.

BETH AM ENRICHMENT FUND In Memory of:Edmond Ricanati by Marlene Ricanati.

BLUESTONE-ROSE FAMILY EDUCATION FUND In Memory of:Joseph Bluestone and Harold Feldman by Marlene Rose.

B’NAI JESHURUN CHESED FUND In Memory of:Frances Polster by Bill & Shirley Haas…Phil Moskowitz by Joel & Rachel Schwarz.

B’NAI JESHURUN ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of:Harold Feldman by Randy & Paula Botkin, Lois Teitelman and Jay Ross & Susan Warshay.

BOHNEN SCHAFFER GARDEN FOUNDATION In Memory of:Raymond Greenberg by Joel & Jan Greenberg.

TEMPLE BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT FUND In Honor of:Bat Mitzvah of Elana Rubanenko by Bill Jones & Linda Schoenberg…Hedy &

Michael Milgrom by David & Susan Goldstein…Karen & Len Steiger by Paul & Shirley Eisenberg…Milestone Anniversary of Marcia & Jerry Rothschild by Wendy Shaw & Richard Spivak. In Memory of:Abraham Rosenbaum by Charles & Maxine Rosenbaum…Albert Sharowsky by Lois Teitelman…Ben Rosenberg by Ian & Gloria Abrams…Daniel Eisenberg, Ruth Eisenberg and M. Leonard Eisenberg by Paul & Shirley Eisenberg…Eugene Klein by Helen Klein…Irving Dwosh by Shirley Gold…Leona Fishel by Ed & Roslyn Kowit…Lewis Lever by Harry & Caren Lever…Melba Cohen by Arlene Magar…Rebecca Weisberg by Morton Weisberg…Rose Arian by Eileen Frank…Eva Teitelbaum by Sylvia Kugelman…Frances Polster by Jay Ross & Susan Warshay…Rabbi AJ Ezring, Yetta Ezring and Irene Ezring by Rabbi Sheldon Ezring…Sarah Shedroff by Art Shedroff.

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND In Honor of:Cantor Shifman by Avery & Susannah Cohen, Julie Sabroff and Vera Isakowitz…Shaina Malka & Abigail Meital Shifman’s Bat Mitzvah by Estelle Payner and Steven & Joni Wasserman…Harriet’s Aliyah by Gary & Harriet Mann.

In Memory of:Bonnie Lipsitz by Carole & Barry Kanefsky and Craig & Eve Phythyon…Howard M. Smith by Bob & Ellie Davis…Leon Save by Raymond & Sandra November…Morris Moskowitz by Alan & Gail Moskowitz.ALAN D. COHEN TORAH READERS FUND In Honor of:Milestone Anniversary of Karen & Len Steiger by Bernice Rothman.

ERENBERG FAMILY PASTORAL CARE FUND In Memory of:Lucy Erenberg Fierer by Gerry & Shu Erenberg.

ALBERT FISHMAN-PHIL THAL FUND In Honor of:Men’s Club for hosting the Cavs Watch parties by Charles & Linda Gruenspan.

FRANK AND IDA FRIEDMAN FUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS In Memory of:Louis & Rose Chernikoff by Robert & Carole Langus.

LEO AND REGINA GOODMAN MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of:Maurice S. Goodman and Leo Goodman by Lenore Oscar.

GOTTLIEB FAMILY FUND FOR HOLOCAUST MISSIONS In Memory of:Saul Gottlieb by Arielle Gottlieb.

HAAS FAMILY EDUCATION FUND In Memory of:Judith Actor by Bill & Shirley Haas.


BESSIE HERSHEY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In Honor of:Alan Goldweber’s retirement by Joel & Cindy Herman. In Memory of:Max “Jimmy” Weinberg by Davida Weinberg…David Greenberg by Joel & Jan Greenberg.HIGH HOLY DAY ALIYAH FUND By: Irving & Nancy Oleinick, David & Susan Rapkin, Vivian Solganik and Sanford & Beth Timen.

ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of:Shaina & Abigail Shifman’s Bat Mitzvah by Harvey & Harriet Freiman. In Memory of:Charna Fuerst by Marv Light.

JACK JACOBSON AND BELLE WINOGRAD MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND In Honor of:Abigail Meital & Shaina Malka Shifman’s Bat Mitzvah by Sylvia Kugelman…Our Aliyah by Harvey & Harriet Freiman. In Memory of:Edward M. Gardner by Sheldon Gardner…Pearl A. Gross by Suellen Gross.

JODY AND LAURA KATZNER FAMILY FUND In Memory of:Philip Moskowitz by Jody & Laura Katzner.

SAM AND DOROTHY KOHN FOUNDATION In Memory of:Tommy Lertzman by Elaine Kohn.

SANFORD AND GLORIA KURLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND In Memory of:Ruth Neides and Sandra Spillman by Corky & Lenny’s Restaurant.

MITCHELL LEUTENBERG SCHOOL FUND In Memory of:Ray Lederman by Jay & Ester Leutenberg.

MILDRED ROSE AND GEORGE MANDEL EDUCATION FUND In Memory of:Dora Solganik, Fannie Greenfield, Leonard Solganik and Charles Fastoff by Vivian Solganik.

MEYER M. MARCUS FELLOWSHIP FUND In Honor of:Diane Frankel by Harvey Palchick.

MAZON HUNGER FUND In Memory of:Harry Solomon by Jerry & Linda Siegan.

MINYAN BREAKFAST SPONSORS: In Honor of:Rosh Hodesh by Elliot Azoff…Rabbi Stanley & Lifsa Schachter by the Morning Minyan. In Memory of:Esther Kahan and Fanny Wolberg by David & Gloria Kahan…Harold Feldman by Dan Dobin…Mildred Karp by Sheldon Karp…Philip Moskowitz by Sue & Jeff Nash...Phyllis Ross by Jay Ross & Susan Warshay.

ISADORE AND DORA OSCAR MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of:Isadore N. Oscar by Lenore Oscar…Anclaire Oscar by Rose Rubin, Amy Rubin and Sidney Good.

ANCLAIRE AND LEONARD OSCAR BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND In Memory of:Anclaire Oscar by Shirley Shatten, Margy Weinberg, Gary & Harriet Mann, Sanford & Karen Evenchik, Bernice

Rothman, Alan & Salli Rutsky, Allan Bellin, Nan Sims, Chicky Margolis & Lee Powar, Sharon Oscar, James Graham, Michael & Hedy Milgrom, Ernie & Eunice Benchell, Eric & Debbie Friedman, Avery & Susannah Cohen, Vivian Solganik, Robert & Jeanne Cundiff, Beverlee Rosenbluth, Lenore Oscar, Sandra Baumal, Bob & Penny Greenberger, Dan & Meryl Simon, Michelle Brown, Marcia November, Kenneth & Leslie Levine, Alan & Susie Kopit, Gary Falk & Lynn Shesser, Michael Zabell & Minda Rudnick, Inverness Group and William Evenchik.

NATHAN AND LENORE OSCAR EDUCATION FUND In Memory of:Jack Pavny by Morrie & Rhoda Bordman…Nate Oscar by Chris & Vicki Soukup.

BERNARD POTASH MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of:Rosita Yarcede Elger by Howard & Bonnie Potash.

PRAYERBOOK FUND In Memory of:Henry Zupnick and Phyllis Zupnick Bendler by Sylvia Rose.

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDS In Honor of:Rabbi Weiss by Marcy Schindler, Ronald Koplow and Harvey & Harriet Freiman…Rabbi Rudin-Luria by Lillian Ullman, Ira Lorber & Sandra Falck and Michael & Marlene Willen…Birthday of Harry Gips by Vera Isakowitz…Hedy & Michael Milgrom; Liam Saul Brenner’s Pidyon HaBen by Gregg Levine & Howard Epstein. In Memory of:Beverly Jacobs by Keith & Marilyn Jacobs…Judith Actor and Harold Feldman

by Mark & Robin Rood…Ronald Lieberman by Renee Lieberman…Lawrence Klein by Ethel Klein…Lester E. Sender by Steve Sender & Abbie Nagler Sender…Rev. Benjamin Friedman by Marty & Carole Blake…William Pickell by Randy & Rhonda Kertesz…Judith Actor by Jay Ross & Susan Warshay…Michael Shagrin and Ruth Wahl by Frani Shagrin…Morley Wasserman and Philip Moskowitz by Steven & Joni Wasserman.

ESTELLE ROSENBERG SHAVUOT FUND In Memory of:Frankie Polster, Harold Feldman and Judy Actor by Gary & Harriet Mann.

LILLIAN AND HARVEY PHILIP ROSENSTEIN BOOK FUND In Memory of:Sol J. Wolf, Dorothy Crutch and Esther Saginor by Paul & Helen Wolf.

RABBI RUDOLPH M. ROSENTHAL MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of:Joseph Becker by Avery & Susannah Cohen.

ROSENZWEIG SINGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of:Milestone Birthday of Alta Rosenzweig by Henry & Esther Krystal, Barry & Marsha Cohen, Morris & Doris Sugerman and Gerry & Shu Erenberg…Hedy & Michael Milgrom by Arnold & Alta Rosenzweig.

JONATHAN ROTH TORAH FUND In Memory of:Harold Feldman and Judith Actor by Bobby & Wendi Shapiro…Harold Feldman, Mordechai & Golda Roth,


Please note: Donations may be made by mailing or bringing in a note to the synagogue office detailing the name of the fund, the reason for the donation, to whom acknowledgement should be made, and the donor’s name, along with a check made out to B’nai Jeshurun Congregation. It would be greatly appreciated if checks for donations were separate from other checks to the congregation. For Sisterhood Enrichment Fund, please mail your donations and full information to Millie Mandel, 25805 Fairmount Blvd., #103, Beachwood 44122. For Torah Fund, please mail your donations and full information to Lynne Friedman, 180 Fox Hollow Drive, #304, Mayfield Heights, 44124.

TIDINGSVol 88, No. 7

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RUTSKY FAMILY EDUCATION FUND In Honor of:Milestone Anniversary of Marcia & Jerry Rothschild; Milestone Birthday of Richard Martin by Alan & Salli Rutsky.

WYNBRANDT FAMILY FUND FOR BUILDING AND MAINTANCE In Memory of:Sara Gordon by Daniel & Rose Lash.

GERALDINE AND PHILIP MOSKOWITZ EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND In Memory of:Philip Moskowitz by Len

& Karen Steiger, Murray & Mary Berkowitz, Stuart & Marilyn Greenwald, Louis & Cynthia Chaiten, Joel & Cindy Herman, Dan & Shani Kadis, Ariel & Donges Families, Bobby & Wendi Shapiro, Rhoda Seifert, Nelson Pole, Howard & Bonnie Potash, Dale & Karen Nash, Jeff Brown & Kim Cole, Kenneth & Penelope Schwager, Robert & Ronna Zelwin, Michael & Lana Jacobson, Jay Ross & Susan Warshay, Avery & Susannah Cohen, Gerry & Shu Erenberg, Elizabeth Gruttadaurio, Gregg Levine & Howard Epstein, Daniel Abrams & Nan Cohen, Martin & Carolann Cohen, John & Deborah Blair, Maloney & Novotny, Selma Friedman, Sonya Shultz, John Nykiel, Maryann Little, Vic & Sue Amster, Margy

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Tidings Survey Response Thank you to everyone who responded to our survey about the new Tidings. We received excellent suggestions and have already implemented one of them (see Then & Now piece on page 3). Many of you were concerned that the color addition is costly and prices out potential advertisers. The cost of our ads is in-line or less than what the outside publisher was charging and we are now running fewer ads, which leaves more room for content. By bringing the advertising in-house and switching printers, we are able to offer you a better publication while saving money. We have also cut two pages from each issue to save paper.

If you have suggestions or concerns, please contact me. Diane Shalom, Editor

Cleveland was a winner again as Men’s Club subsidized a wonderful brunch and outing to Progressive Field to watch the Indians beat the Twins.

Photo by Richard Douglass.


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Erev Rosh Hashanah

First Day of Sunday School

10:30 am Cemetery Memorial Services

1:00 pm Browns vs. Titans Watch Party

4:00 pm Mishpachot atEddy Fruit Farm

Erev Sukkot

9:30 am Consecration Round-Up

11:00 am Sukkah Raising & Pizza Party

First Day of Bet Limmud

12:00 pm SisterhoodLunch & Learn

7:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

2nd day Rosh Hashanah; office closed

Kol Nidre; office closes at noon

2nd day Sukkot; office closed

9:00 am Service

12:00 pm Progressive Sukkot Lunch

Fast of Gedaliah

7:30 pm Rabbi Benjamin Segal, guest speaker

Yom Kippur; office closed

11:00 am Teen Program with Carl Cook

6:30 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting & Dinner

6:00 pm Scoop Eventat Ben & Jerry’s

4:30 pm Chesed Cooking for Firemen

6:00 pm Service; Birthday Shabbat

6:00 pm Service

6:00 pm Service; Anniversary Shabbat

6:00 pm Service

9:00 am Service; Abigail Berns Bat Mitzvah

8:30 pm Selichot

First Day of Shabbat School

9:00 am Service

12:00 pm Shabbat School Opening Lunch

9:00 am Service

9:00 am Service; Erica Rosenthal/ Adam Hirsch Aufruf

Elul 5775/Tishri 5776

Labor Day; office closed

1st day Rosh Hashanah; office closed

11:00 am Atid Coffee Talk

1st day Sukkot; office closed

9:00 am Service

See page 8 for services schedule

See page 8 for services schedule

PHONE: 216-831-6555 FAX: 216-831-4599EMAIL: [email protected]

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[email protected] Rudin-Luria, Rabbi ................................................................................. ext 101

[email protected] Shifman, Cantor ................................................................................ ext 112

[email protected] J. Schachter, Rabbi Emeritus ...................................................... ext 104Michael Hecht, Rabbi Emeritus ................................................................ ext 105Josh Foster, Education Engagement Rabbi.......................................... ext 124

[email protected] Ross, Executive Director....................................................................... ext 107

[email protected] Cole, Development Director ............................................................. ext 132

[email protected] Stahm, Controller ............................................................................. ext 111

[email protected] Kadis, Membership/Programming Director ............................ ext 131

[email protected] Rosenfeld, Executive Educator ................................................. ext 121

[email protected]. R. Raphael Simon, Librarian ................................................................ ext 114

[email protected] Blocker, Youth Director .................................................................... ext 120

[email protected] Roth, Early Childhood Director ........................................................ ext 125

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A fun day was had by all as over 60 golfers - congregants and community friends - descended on Punderson State Park for B’nai Jeshurun’s 4th Annual Golf Outing. Players also enjoyed a kosher lunch, post-play celebration with raffle prizes and goodie bags with golf items.

Photos by Shani Kadis

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