Volume 70 | No. 10 June 2021 | Sivan-Tammuz 5781

B'nei Mitzvah ................................. 2Company Matching Gifts ............... 3Positively Psychiatry .................... 3Mazel Tov to our Confirmands ....... 3Pastor Memorial Library Request .. 3Anniversaries .................................. 4Annual Meeting .............................. 5Mazel Tov! ....................................... 5Worship Services ............................ 6Boomer Shabbat ........................... 6Win-Win-Win Shabbat ................... 7L'Hitraot Rabbi Jenn ....................... 7Phased Reopening Plan ................ 7Annual Flower Sale ........................ 8Last Day of Religious School .......... 8Annual Commitment ..................... 8ECE Programming ......................... 9In Memoriam ................................... 9Siyyum HaSefer Students ............. 10Yahrzeits ....................................... 12It's a Mitzvah ............................. 13-14Mazel Tov to our Graduationg Seniors ..................... 16

Reminder: Congregation Shalom’s Membership Directory is for the exclusive use of Congregation Shalom members. Solicitation of members for any reason is expressly forbidden.

The Shofar deadline is on or before the 1st of the month preceding publication. Send submissions to Aimee Kahn at aimee@cong-shalom.org.

A Message from Rabbi RachelI hope you’ll indulge me now, as I offer a litany of gratitude, modeled after the beautiful passage in our siddur by Rev. Eugene Pickett:

Modah ani lachem - I am grateful to you.

For the way you nurtured my evolution, supporting me as I became a mother, a rabbi, and a better version of myself: modah ani lachem.

For entrusting me with your children’s Jewish education: modah ani lachem.

For inviting me into your moments of vulnerability: modah ani lachem.

For entertaining my silly-side, singing along to the Disney paradies and teaching me that costumes are most definitely not just for Purim: modah ani lachem.

For your spirit of inquiry and your commitment to having difficult conversations and respectful differences of opinions: modah ani lachem.

A Message from Rabbi JennA few weeks ago, my family drove up to Door County, one of our favorite places in Wisconsin. Door County is where Paul and I spent our honeymoon, three years ago. We remember delighting in watching the sunset at Peninsula State Park as we began this new chapter of life in Wisconsin. This was one week before I began serving as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Shalom.

I remember the excitement I felt in knowing I was beginning my rabbinate. I remember the anxiety I felt as I worried: Am I ready? Am I deserving enough to serve this holy community under the supervision of such a brilliant and passionate senior rabbi, Noah Chertkoff?

When I think about myself as a new rabbi, fresh out of school, excited, anxious, unsure what to expect, I wish I could hug myself and say, “It’s going to be amazing! This is a welcoming, warm, caring community who will teach you, support you, and help you become a rabbi.”

How blessed am I that I started my rabbinate at Congregation Shalom, a community that has treated me with tremendous respect and kindness. A community that has built me into the rabbi I am today.

In This Issue

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B’nei Mitzvot

Oscar RuizOscar will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 5, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with him are his parents, Sarah Siegel, Andrew Ruiz and Chad Tessmer, and his brothers, Judah Ruiz, William Tessmer and Bennett Tessmer. Oscar attends Shorewood Intermediate School and his favorite subjects are band and science. He also enjoys playing baseball and video games.

To Oscar, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means “connecting more with his Judaism.” For his tzedakah project, Oscar created sports and art kits to hand out to children at the Jewish Community Food Pantry.

Gabriel Goldberg Gabriel will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 19, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with him are his parents, David Goldberg and Kristin Schroederus, and his brothers Zachary and Joshua. Gabriel attends Lakeshore Middle School and enjoys soccer and PS4.

To Gabriel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means “Becoming an adult and taking on more responsibility.” For his tzedakah project, Gabriel made sandwiches for homeless people through Just One More Ministry. When Gabriel grows up he would like to be a sports statistician or sports analyst.

Evan Henrickson Evan will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 19, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with him are his parents, Jess and Heather, and his sister Ruby. Evan attends Milwaukee Jewish Day School where his favorite subjects are social studies, science, English, language arts and gym. He enjoys baseball, fishing and Taekwondo.

To Evan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means “maturing in my understanding of Judaism, taking on new responsibilities, and pushing myself to be the best that I can be.” For his tzedakah project, Evan volunteered and collected socks for Food is Free Milwaukee. So far, he has collected over 1,600 pairs of socks. When Evan grows up he would like to be a residential carpenter.

Maddie BensonMaddie will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 12, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with her are her parents, Aaron and Heather Benson. Maddie is homeschooled and her favorite subjects are ELA and language. She enjoys figure skating, reading and baking.

To Maddie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means “becoming an adult in the Jewish community, but it also means a celebration.” For her tzedakah project, Maddie intended to read to children in hospitals, but visitors were not allowed due to COVID. Instead, she made a YouTube channel where she reads aloud so children's hospitals around the US can use the videos. When Maddie grows up she would like to be a biochemist specializing in DNA.

Blake Wichman Blake will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 5, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with him and his parents, Aree & Matthew, and his siblings, Charlie, Reid and Emery. Blake attends Lakeshore Middle School and enjoys football, hockey, and lacrosse. His favorite subjects are math and science.

To Blake, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means “that I promise to continue practicing and celebrating my Jewish identity.” For his tzedakah project, Blake decided to give back to the Lindamood-Bell Foundation. This program was very instrumental in helping Blake navigate his learning needs with his recent dyslexia diagnosis. Blake hopes to give another child the same learning tools he developed through this program. When Blake grows up he’d like to be a professional football player or an orthopedic surgeon.

Sofie Bucher Sofie will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 12, 2021. Celebrating this simcha with her are her parents, Natalie Blais, Dave Blais and Scott Bucher, and her step-sister, Kathryn Blais. Sofie attends University School of Milwaukee where her favorite subjects are PE, science and math. She enjoys playing lacrosse and tennis.

To Sofie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means “a bigger sense of responsibility to my Jewish community as an adult in my religion.” For her tzedakah project, Sofie donated food to St. Ben's House of Peace to help those in need. In thinking about what she wants to be when she grows up, her interests in coaching, physical therapy and real estate may lead to a career in one of these areas.

Company Matching GiftsDid you know that you can double your gift to Shalom

with one piece of paper? If you or your spouse work for a company that has a matching gifts program, your annual

commitment, dues, or contribution to Shalom can be matched. To make this happen, please contact your HR

department to obtain a matching gift form, and then work with Linda Holifield at 414-352-9288 x115 or linda@cong-

shalom.org to complete the form with Shalom information. Thank you for making your contribution do even more good!

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Let us know about weddings, births, divorces, address changes, phone or email address changes, etc. at

414-352-9288 or info@cong-shalom.org.

Pastor Memorial Library RequestIt has been a long time practice to accept donated books into the Library at Shalom. Now, however, our Library contains over 6,000 books and we have very little room for more books. As a result, we ask that you please consider donating your books elsewhere. We will continue to accept books for burial including prayer books, Bibles, Haggadot and other books that have Hebrew prayers in them. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Mazel Tov to our Confirmands!

We recognize those students who completed their formal religious studies at Congregation Shalom last year as well as those 10th graders who concluded their formal religious studies at Congregation Shalom this year. All were honored at our Confirmation Service held on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Confirmation Class 2020 / 5780

• Hannah Breslow, Daughter of Josh and Suzanne Breslow• Zachary Brin, Son of Michael and Jodi Brin• Joshua Hersh, Son of Marty and Carrie Hersh• Haley Shamah, Daughter of Dr. Corey and Rabbi Shari Shamah

Confirmation Class 2021 / 5781

• Jonah Miller, Son of Todd and Jodi Miller• Eugene Nelson, Son of Alan(z”l) and Beverly Nelson• Dylan Nolte, Son of Jay and Jodi Nolte• Elliot Richer, Son of Timothy and Syma Richer• Sophie Schroeder, Daughter of David and Abby

Habush Schroeder• Alanna Willenson, Daughter of Neil and Adria Willenson

Positively PsychiatryTransitioning with Open Arms and Falling TearsTransitions are inevitable in any organization. We have them yearly in Congregation Shalom’s membership, Board, staff, and clergy. However, we’ve also had some big ones in recent years that are not among routine changes. Those included Rabbi Shapiro and Cantor Berman leaving, being followed by Rabbi Noah and Cantor Perper assuming those positions. While Rabbi Noah has, from what I can tell, settled in beautifully and more successfully than most any replacements of a beloved leader, Cantor Perper can be said to still be in transition, if only because he has not yet worked inside of our building. I’ve written about these transitions in prior Shofars, but it seems especially indicated to do so once again now.

Like so much else in this unprecedented topsy-turvy pandemic year, what is normal can seem abnormal. We have had not one, but two major leadership transitions as both Rabbi Rachel and Rabbi Jenn are leaving, with Rabbi Taylor Poslosky starting as our new Rabbi, along with the well-regarded Brian Avner as the new Director of Lifelong Learning in July. Not only that, but our Executive Director, Linda Holifield, has a new assistant, and the plans as of this writing are for the staff and clergy to be returning to work in the building on July 1st, 2021. Then again, it could turn out as the saying goes, “man plans and God laughs”! Sadly, we didn’t get to do the live celebrations for Cantor Berman because of the pandemic, and now are praying hard for her health.

In fact, there isn’t even relevant psychological literature for this sort of situational transition. But because transitions in general

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June AnniversariesMazel tov! to couples celebrating a special anniversary (over 50 years and anniversaries in 5-year increments).

Marriage Years Couple Date MarriedMarnie Elbaum and Gregory Gustafson June 09 10Rachel and Albert Marks June 12 10Igor and Kara Sapoznik June 29 10Michael Carter and Rebecca Bernstein June 25 15Scott and Amber Franklin June 25 15Marlene Adland and Gerald Melnick June 02 30Jeff and Debra Hansher June 09 30Dan and Julie Rosenfeld June 23 30Bennet and Michelle Merens June 21 35Thomas and Florance Enders June 27 40Blane and Judith Goodman June 30 40Charles Barr and Robyn Shapiro June 27 45Alan and Hedy Daniel June 27 45Paula Lorant and Mel Johnson June 19 45Sylvan and Kippy Leabman June 27 50Randall and Fay Levin June 20 50Larry and Karen Pearson June 27 50Howard and Susan Schoenfeld June 20 50Robert and Helene Walerstein June 20 50Sidney and Barbara Friedman June 28 51Ian and Norma Gilson June 21 51Stephen and Laurie Pass June 07 51Robert and Adel Sucher June 21 51Stephanie and Marc Ackerman June 15 52Paul and Judith Joseph June 21 52James and Carol Ross June 22 52Ronald and Judith Shapiro June 15 52Joel and Diane Been June 09 53Lawrence and Hannah Goodman June 16 53Robert and Ileene Levine June 16 53Steven and Rusti Moffic June 30 53Joel and Susan Pittelman June 30 53Robert and Nan Ciralsky June 17 54Bernard and Eileen Staller June 25 54Harley and Carol Frank June 20 56Alan and Carol Pohl June 21 57Lewis and Leatrice Marshak June 17 59Philip and Carole Himmelfarb June 19 61Jerome and Marlene Marks June 07 62Stanley and Nancy Lieberman June 15 63Sheldon and Laila Rosen June 17 65

Did we miss your anniversary? Please ensure that we have your correct anniversary date on file. Call 414-352-9288.

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are common, there are some quotes about waving goodbye and saying hello that seem relevant.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” –A.A. Milne of Winnie-the-Pooh

How lucky and blessed we have been to have Rabbis Rachel and Jenn, along with their husbands and children. Indeed, they have become our religious family, teaching, nurturing, and inspiring our spiritual growth and that of our children.

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” –Dr. Seuss

As much as I still admire Dr. Seuss, despite the recent concern over some early raciest material, I do psychiatrically disagree with the first part of his quote. Yes, smile because Rabbis Rachel and Jenn were with us. However, do cry because it is always important to sufficiently mourn any significant loss so that we are not held back emotionally by the losses. That includes all the other losses we’ve experienced this past year. Perhaps Dr. Seuss is conveying how tempting it is not to be sad and mourn because of how painful that process can be. The last stage that was added to the stages of grief developed by the late psychiatrist Elizabeth Kugler-Ross was that of meaning. These two Rabbis meant so much to us, including helping us through the pandemic time. If we need any other proof of their quality, their new synagogues that jumped at the opportunity to hire both of them to be their new leaders tell us that from outside of our subjective perspective. Of course, the role model and mentoring of Rabbi Noah had to enhance their natural ability and character.

“They must often change, who would be constant in happiness and wisdom.” –Confucius

I suppose there is nothing like an unprecedented pandemic to change so much of our lives. Much caused unhappiness and anxiety. Yet, happiness and wisdom came at Shalom as we adjusted to what Zoom, other technology, and innovation could do, some of which could not be done in our prior time, advances that we may be able to retain. And, if you were there, don’t forget those car parades and parking lot events.

“Crossing thresholds, even anticipated ones, is complicated and challenging. And even when they are some of the most exciting moments we’ll ever experience, they can still be difficult, because they activate our deepest doubts about our choices and ourselves.” –Rabbi Sherre Hirsch of the book Thresholds: How to Thrive through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly and Regret-Free

Even the best aspects of transition can be anxiety provoking for all concerned. That would be normal in this abnormal year. Recognize that in ourselves and each other, and understand why that normal anxiety can be helpful in the long run.

“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.” –T.S. Eliot

Maybe you had to read this quote a couple of times to try to understand it, as I did. But I think it means that any new beginning starts from the end of something, like a baby out of pregnancy. And we will be beginning again after these several changes, hopefully with new appreciation for what we may have assumed might not change.

Some of how well the future goes at Shalom will depend on us. My psychiatric prescription? Let us welcome these transitions with open arms and falling tears. —Dr. Steven (Hillel) Moffic

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Mazel tov!...to Marilyn Franklin who was re-elected to the Nicolet School Board in the Spring Election on April 6th, securing the most votes (38%) in a field of four candidates. She has served on the Nicolet Board since1988 and assumed her new three year term on April 26th. Marilyn is a long-time second grade teacher in our religious school.

Feel free to send your Good News! to info@cong-shalom.org.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kari Altman, Brian Davidson, David Rosenberg and Jordana Thomadsen who are leaving the board. Thank you for your hard work on behalf of Congregation Shalom!

*The Nominating Committee is continuing to work to find a President-Elect. **The Congregation Shalom By-Laws related to term limits of the Treasurer were suspended, allowing the current Treasurer to serve an additional term.

Congregation Shalom's 70th Annual MeetingThursday, June 17, 6 pm

Members, please plan to attend our Annual Meeting where we will install new Board members, say thank you to those who are continuing and to those who are leaving,

and recap the year. The meeting will take place virtually.

The Congregation will be asked to approve the Slate of Nominees below.

President Elect* TBDVice President David ArnsteinVice President Matt HonigmanVice President Larry GolopolTrustee Matt SeigelTrustee Michael Gilbert Trustee Roger CarpTrustee Calie HerbstTrustee Jaime Druck

2021-2022 Slate of NomineesMembers Continuing in their Current PositionsPresident Brent ArnoldImmediate Past Pres. Beth SilverVice President Steve WallaceTreasurer** Scott FranklinSecretary Terri StevensTrustees Karee Bilsky, Felice Bruskin, Mike Dykeman, David Goldberg, Riv Goldman, Charlie Goodman, Deborah O’Connor, Greg Parrish, Dan Schnoll, David WolfsonPast Presidents Linda Berlin, Barry Goldman, Sylvan Leabman, Steve Meyerson, Ben MerensLifetime Trustees Jim Ross, Aaron Goodstein, Nancy Kennedy BarnettEndowment Matt Price, Chair, Darren Goldstein, Karen Mazin, Ron Miller, Jess Henrickson

...to Judy and Chuck Holzman, on the marriage of their son, Benjamin Holzman to Elizabeth Rosenberg on March 15, 2021. Benjamin is a regional Director of Operations at Behavioral Innovations in Dallas Texas. Elizabeth is the daughter of Ricki and Joe Rosenberg of Lexington Kentucky and is a Language Arts Enrichment Specialist and Interim 4th grade teacher at the Jewish Day School in Rockville Maryland. The couple resides in Round Rock Texas.

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Daily Minyan – Zoom Monday – Thursday, 5:45 – 6 pm

Little L’Chaim – Zoom Little L’Chaim is our virtual young family Shabbat experience. This program is a short informal Shabbat moment that includes songs with Ms. Wendy and a short story by our rabbis and blessings.

Shabbat B'Yached – 6 pm via Zoom & YouTube We will join together for an interactive Shabbat! Last month it was so wonderful to be on Zoom together and see all of sharing Shabbat as one community! If you are joining us on Zoom, please also join us by lighting candles at home together and kiddush!

Worship Services

June 4 & 5Torah Portion: Sh’lach L’cha Num. 13:1-15:41Haftarah: Josh. 2:1-246 pm Shabbat Service – Farewell to Rabbi Jenn – Zoom

9 am Torah Study – Zoom10 am Shabbat Service – Zoom

June 11 & 12Torah Portion: Korach Num. 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: I Sam. 11:14-12:226 pm Shabbat Services – Boomer Shabbat – Zoom

10 am Shabbat Service – Zoom

June 18 & 19Torah Portion: Chukat Num. 19:1-22:1Haftarah: Jud. 11:1-335 pm Little L’chaim Service – Zoom6 pm Shabbat Service – Women of Shalom/Social Action Committee – Sherrie Tussler, Hunger Task Force – Zoom

9 am Torah Study – Zoom10 am Shabbat Service – Zoom

June 25 & 26Torah Portion: Balak Num. 2:2-25:9Haftarah: Mic. 5:6-6:86 pm Shabbat B'Yachad – Zoom

9 am Torah Study – Zoom10 am Shabbat Service – Zoom

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Boomer Shabbat Friday, June 11 at 6 pm on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96585184857Join us for Boomer Shabbat, when we will be featuring songs from the boomer years. We’ll have congregants spotlighted together with our fabulous Rabbis and Cantors. It will be fun and beautiful just like it was for Beatles Shabbat.

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L'Hitraot Rabbi JennFriday, June 4 at 6 pmShalom congregants and friends, join us for a special Shabbat service as we say Toda Rabbah (Thank you) to Rabbi Jenn Mangold and bid her and her wonderful family, Paul, Isaac, Shiloh and Moses L'Hitraot (Goodbye for now). Stay tuned for more information!

Phased Reopening Plan for Our BuildingWe are excited about the recently released COVID vaccines, and we are optimistic that we will see an end to the pandemic in 2021 and a return to familiar routines. The Task Force on Reopening has reviewed and approved a phased reopening plan that addresses all aspects of temple operations. We are happy to announce that in this first phase, we are opening the sanctuary for life cycle events! We will be limiting the number of guests and will put in place several virus mitigation guidelines. Additionally, once the weather gets nicer, we will begin hosting some Friday night services in our parking lot with congregants sitting by or inside their own cars. Saturday Morning Services, Torah Study, Daily Minyan, Religious/Hebrew School, the Office, Evening Meetings, Adult Ed Classes and tutorials will remain virtual at this time.

While we continue to take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID, please know that Congregation Shalom is here for you. The clergy are available to provide guidance and support and to conduct essential life cycle events. The office is open daily Monday through Thursday 10 am – 5 pm and Friday 10 am – 2 pm. Our virtual offerings continue with religioius and Hebrew school, daily minyan, Shabbat worship, Shabbat songs, Adult Education, Early Childhood programs, Torah study and more. Our committees are active, meeting virtually and continuing their work.

Contact Linda Holifield at 414-352-9288 ext 115 or linda@cong-shalom.org with questions or concerns.

Spring Flower SaleOrder your Bayside Garden Center Gift Cards

from the Women of Shalom

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Gift cards can be used for all of your spring planting needs.

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Gift cards can be mailed or picked up from Shalom during office hours.

Women of ShalomLast Day of Religious School On Sunday, May 16 we gathered together in Congregation Shalom's parking lot for the last day of religious school. It turned out to be a beautiful day and we had a wonderful turnout. Students gathered with their teachers for a variety of activities. Finally after so many months of virtual learning, everyone was able to be together. What a joyous occasion!

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Happy New Year! Congregation Shalom’s new

fiscal year begins July 1Save on your Annual Commitment

Watch your mail for your 21-22 Annual Commitment mailing. Pay in full with a check by July 1 and receive a 2% discount.

You can help Congregation Shalom if you open a Donor Advised Fund with a minimum of $5,000 at the Jewish

Community Foundation and pay your dues through your fund. The Jewish Community Foundation will then

donate $500 to Congregation Shalom.

Contact Linda Holifield at 414-352-9288 ext 115 or linda@cong-shalom.org for more information.

RACHEL INSELBERG – Mother of Louise (Jon) Jesse; grandmother of Alex and Jason Jesse.

In MemoriamWe extend our heartfelt sympathy

to the families below.

Song Sessions Fridays at 9am, on Facebook & YouTubeWe are blessed with a wonderful new Cantor and the fabulous Ms. Wendy, and we are so excited to bring you a weekly song session. On the first and third Friday of the month, we will have a video from Cantor Perper. The second and fourth Fridays, will be a DUET session with Cantor and Ms. Wendy.

Early Childhood and Family Education Video Libraries We have two new pages on the Shalom website for our families! The Early Childhood Video Library page of the Shalom website is the new home to all of our early childhood videos such as Temple for Toddlers, Little L'Chaim, Little Laila Tov, and Shabbat Story Time. All of the videos we post on Facebook and YouTube will be accessible in one place so you can catch up on videos you missed or re-watch your children's favorite videos from past weeks.

The second new page is the Family Education Video Library. This page has hours of fun activities, art projects and recipes for families to enjoy together. Also on this page you will find videos and other information related to the topics being taught in this year’s Family Education Program. Be sure to check these out!

Early Childhood Education

If you or a loved one are sick, please let us know so we can add their name to the Mishebeirach list or set up a time for a clergy member to reach out to you or your loved one. If you’ve had a death in your family and would like a name to be added the Yahrzeit list, please notify us as well. You can call the office at 414-352-9288 or email Amy at amy@cong-shalom.org. Due to laws related to the confidentiality of health information, we do not receive any information from the hospital if a congregant is admitted. Thank you.

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My experiences have filled me with joy and given me opportunities to grow as a rabbi and as a human being. The magnificent members of our congregation and the terrific clergy and staff members have served as my teachers. I cannot thank you all enough for the lessons you have taught me and the care you have shown me.

A highlight of my time here has been being a part of such a collaborative staff and clergy team. Rabbi Noah has been an inspiring, supportive mentor, and I cannot thank him enough for the wisdom, spirit, and passion he has shared with me. I’ll never forget when I received the honor of throwing the first pitch at the Chinooks baseball game, and I confessed to him, “I don’t know how to pitch!” What did he do? He took me to the outdoor sanctuary and taught me how to throw a baseball! That was simply one of many times Rabbi Noah has gone above and beyond to be a supportive mentor. I am grateful for his guidance and friendship.

It has been an honor and a pleasure working with Rabbi Rachel, Rabbi Ron, Cantor Karen, Cantor Perper, Linda Holifield, and Abby Habush Schroeder as well as the members of Shalom's incredible support staff. Our staff has taught me the value of working as a team.

Learning from past and current presidents, Brent Arnold and Beth Silver, has been a gift. These phenomenal individuals demonstrate strong leadership skills and a deep love for our congregation. I have been inspired by Shalom's dedicated board members, lay leaders, religious school faculty, and wonderful community as a whole.

Throughout my time at Shalom, I have experienced a deep sense of holiness while educating members of all ages, providing pastoral care, officiating at life cycle events, engaging young families, working with conversion students, creating valuable Jewish experiences for youth and young professionals, and building community. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives during sacred moments; the experiences we have shared have truly uplifted me.

The relationships I have formed with all of you are precious to me.

I would like to again extend my gratitude to the members of the search committee who welcomed me into the Shalom community years ago. My family will always feel at home at Congregation Shalom, a place that has brought us great holiness. We will miss each of you dearly, and we look forward to staying in touch.

Rabbi Jenn, cont'd

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Mazel Tov to our Siyyum HaSefer StudentsWe send a hearty Mazel Tov to our 2020 (5780) and 2021 (5781) Siyyum HaSefer students and their families for completing the first formal year of Hebrew study. Siyyum HaSefer

(completion of the book) represents an important milestone in a child’s Hebrew learning. We celebrate 38 children whose names are listed below.

2020

2021

Sadie ArnoldMolly ArnsteinJack BazelonFiona Berger

Ari BirkenJoshua Brin

Brielle BrojdeRaya Chernov

Ashley EisenbergEmily HonigmanHadley Knutson

Henry LeoEthan Parrish

Mia PeltzNatalie Plahna

Ruby Schachtely

Maksim SchwartzMolly Sumner

Emelia SwernoffLola Wagner

Nathaniel WahlbergJudah Ruiz

Owen Weinberg

Natalie ArnsteinAshlyn Braunstein

Sophie Carter- Bernstein

Edie GoldsteinSadie Goldstein

Carter HalseyRuby Henrickson

Nadia HershEmma Lippow

Sheldon RobertsJack Rosenberg

Emma RubensteinElana Shapiro

Mackenzie SteinerEitan Wallace

For your earnest work repairing the world, engaging in tikkun olam, even and especially when it pushes us past our collective comfort zones: modah ani lachem.

For the opportunity to teach, learn and pray in this magnificent sanctuary: modah ani lachem.

For our young people whose questions and spirits breathe new life into our sacred inheritance: modah ani lachem.

For the moments of seemingly unending laughter, and for the space for tears: modah ani lachem.

For the way you welcomed not only me, and Albert, and our children, but my parents and my grandma, and my whole extended family to be part of your congregational family: modah ani lachem.

For all the beautiful and authentic friendships that enrich my life and the life of my family: modah ani lachem.

For the devoted members of our administration and maintenance staff whose diligent work sustains us all: modah ani lachem.

For our incredible teachers who offer their whole hearts to our students, especially during this most challenging year: modah ani lachem.

For collaboration with dedicated and creative lay leaders and volunteers who give of themselves so that we might always strive towards fulfilling our synagogue’s mission: modah ani lachem.

For the chance of a lifetime, to work alongside and learn from the very best clergy and professional team. For Rabbi Ron’s thoughtful care, and Cantor Karen’s spiritual generosity. For Linda’s steady leadership and Abby’s creativity and dedication. For Rabbi Jenn’s emotional wisdom, and for Cantor Perper’s vibrant soul: modah ani lachem.

For Rabbi Noah. My mentor and friend. My partner in conversation, on whom I can always count to offer a different perspective. For the hours you spent encouraging me, including me, lifting me up, helping me cultivate my rabbinic tools. For the personal example you offer in your own rabbinate, for all of this and so much more: modah ani lachem.

For this congregation’s bright future. For Rabbi Poslosky who will bring her own gifts, adding to the texture of this place, and for my dear friend, Brian Avner, who will bring his creative, sensitive, dedicated, and brilliant leadership to this congregation’s educational program: Modah ani lachem.

For all of these gifts and more, I will forever be grateful.

It strikes me that as we part ways in our journey, we read from Sefer Bamidbar, which chronicles people's journey. Though I anticipate the next step of my journey with great enthusiasm, the thought of our journeys having to now part ways, breaks my heart. But it’s the kind of heartbreak that leaves me more open and whole.

Modah ani lachem.

Rabbi Rachel, cont'd

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May 30–June 5Lauren "Lance" ArnoldJulius AtinskyJason Perry BeenHelen BerkovitsLeonard BernsteinIsaac BonicHaia Devora BuiumConstance DonahueHoward B. EisenbergJean FrackmanRuth GoldmanSol GollinMaurice GorskyMary GoulderMarion HolzmanHoward KaiserSamuel KaufmanHubert KimmelShirley KniazJulius N. KohlerBetty KramerSarah LakritzRuth LiebermanBeverly LevinRuth LiebermanRose MackmanBetty Bellick MaistelmanRobert MayersonMary Messnick PalerTibor MosesHelene NewburgerHoward PaleyHans PickJack PolanskyJudy Bruskin RosenthalHarry RubinNorbert SagerHyman SchiffmanEugene SebulskyEthel SetlickRichard L. SiegelFaye SingerAbe SosmanPhillip SteinMax SternPearl WallaceJudith WeissSamuel WienerEva WiviottMildred WolfsonBarbara S. YoungMelvin ZaretBessie Lessin Zeft

June 6–12Sam J. AbrahamsonYvette AstrinMary AtinskyJack BerkManuel BlankenshipGerald BorensteinIrwin BruskinLew DubinCarole EisenbergerAnita EttingerMildred FedermanJoy Schuchman FryeMarian Safir GalinMin GoodsteinDavid GootLorraine GreenbergAnnelies GruenMarvin HansherSandra HarrisIlse HesselLawrence S. HurwitzEric A. JesseMandel Reuben KatzFan KromIsrael LevinJack LubotskyMildred MaimanNorma MaloskyHarry G. MarcusArthur Paul MeissnerGertrude MirochnikLillian PaleyDoris PeckermanSam PerlsonAbe I. PollSam R. RottmanJoseph SadowskyLena Savitz SafirAlbert Hobby SchneidermanSamuel ShoversLeonard TarkowElla WagnerBeverly WichmanJoseph WidroeHarvey WienerDr. Charles WinterHarry YanowMavis Zimmermann

June 13–19Muss AppelPhilip BerlinHerb BlackmanFlorence BobrowOscar Bruskin

Phillip A. ColmanCelia EssockHoward FranklinMax GendelmanRose GoldsmithRichard GoulderDavid W. HarrisRose HoffmanHelen HolzmanIrwin KampnerMartha KellerJerome KurzerSylvia LasaineMark LucoffEsther ManesMilton MarcusBlanche MargolisHarry MeiroffFlorence MeisenbergMargery MeldmanRose MoglowskyMildred ParrRose PaschPaul ReubenMorris RichesJoseph RubinBertha SorefKaren Rae SpectorSteven W. SteinerAdeleen TarkowAnna TeplinskyMarjorie TurnerAlfred WeismanMelvin YanowMatilda YoungSamuel B. Zinder

June 20–26Arlene AltmanDarlene AusmanMorris (Puny) BergerStanley BernsteinMarvin BroodersonRachel CashLester ChulakLillian CiralskyMilton CiralskyKate CorenMaris DaughertyCelia GendlinVivian HearstBernard HirschBradley Steven HolzmanLionel LambertHerman LarkeyHerman LiebermanRichard Morris

Natalie L. MuchinLaura NeubauerPatricia NolteDean Olson, Sr.Harold OttensteinStephan Chad PearsonMichael PlotkinBernard RosenLouis SetlickBrenda SaferMelissa ShoversMilton SorefBarrett Philipe SternLaurette WarshawArlene WassermanMurray WeinsteinBurton M. Zimmerman

June 27 – July 3Harold AltmanEthel AtinskyAlex BearJean CohenPaula CohenPerry DinkinMichael DubinMildred ElbaumPearl EpsteinRosa EvansEva FrazinAnn GarberMichael David GoldbergLee GoodmanShirley GreenSidney GrossmanBertram HoffmanBernice HolzmanAllan KagenGerald J. KahnQ Gary KnopowShirley A. KraussMax LauferMilton LeveyJack LevinLouis LevineAlan MoglowskyAlbert PearlMarshall H. PollTimothy Scott RickunBertha RottmanHelen SaferToby SattlerNoah Norman ShapiroHarry SherRose SiegelJerry SilvermanHenry Skurnick

Shirley SolochekSylvia Frances SpiegelHoward SwernoffArmin Kenneth TausJohn Van OschAlan WagnerRobert WeinbergAna WeinbergerMary WolfJack C. YoungEdward Irving ZienMoishe Zucker

Yahrzeits | Those we remember in June

If you’ve had a death in your family and want the name placed in the Shofar and/or to be notified annually of your loved one’s Yahrzeit date, or if you have lost a family member who was receiving reminders and you want them sent to you, call Amy at (414) 352-9288 ext. 117.

To make a Yahrzeit donation online, please go to www.cong-shalom.org and click on Give and then Make a Donation.

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It's a Mitzvah! | Donations made in AprilArlene Arnstein Fund for Children/Families in Need in honor of

Arleen Peltz, on receiving Ovation Communities "Trustee of the Year" Mike & Margo SucherMickey & Suzi Cherner's anniversary Ray & Marsha Miller

Benjamin Gino Seigel Early Childhood Fund in honor of

Linda Berlin, on a speedy recovery Aaron & Karen GoodsteinJaye & Mike Joseph, on the birth of great-granddaughter Agie Laev

in memory ofBenjamin Gino Seigel Laura Witkov

Betty Klurfeld Education Fund in honor of

Joel & Bunny Honigman's new granddaughter, Miryam Mark & Susan Cohen

Cantor Karen Berman Legacy Endowment in honor of

Karen Berman, on a speedy recovery Aaron & Karen Goodstein Agie Laev Alan & Judy Matsoff Anne Wright & Howard Berliant Ben & Ethel Stern Bill & Sharon Trost Bob & Barrie Merar Bob & Penny Corris David & Anne Rosenberg David & Sharron Rottman Deb Paler Denny & Janice Waisman Dick & Sue Miller Felice Bruskin Fred & Linda Wein Gary & Vickie Greenwood Harriet Bocksenbaum & Burt Goodman Howard & Barbara Schnoll Jay & Terry Goodman Jim & Carol Ross Jim & Deb Gollin Judith Kaiser Judy Saichek Judy Winnik Ken & Jan Howenstine

Lainey Rutberg Lewis & Leatrice Marshak Lil Teplinsky Lynne Lewin Marc & Stephanie Ackerman Margot Raz Mark & Susan Cohen Marsha Hurwitz Marshall & Bonnie Medved Marvin & Judy Edelstein Mickey Pollack & Patti Gorsky Pollack Mike & Julie Shlensky Otto & Agnes Feller Paul Sklar & Cheryl Olsen-Sklar Richard & Sharon Canter Ron & Maxine Cohn Ron & Wendy Arnold Ron Flintrop Steven & Joyce Appel Suzy Ettinger Valerie Lapins & Brian Black Warren & Wendy Blumenthal

in memory ofAlfred Altman Felice Bruskin Mickey Pollack & Patti Gorsky Pollack Stan FerstadtSherwin Peltin Richard & Jennifer Meldman

Claire Fabric Food Pantry Fund in honor of

Jim Ross, on a speedy recovery Aaron & Karen Goodstein Bruce & Sandy Paler Sara Bern's college graduation Alan & Barbara Bern Irving & Babara Kahn Joel & Sylvia FishmanSara Falberg's college graduation Irving & Babara Kahn Joel & Sylvia FishmanEmma Hovis' high school graduation Alan & Barbara Bern Irving & Babara KahnJoel Fishman's birthday Alan & Barbara Bern Barbara Kahn Sylvia FishmanBarrie & Rob Henken's new granddaughter, Rozzie Alan & Barbara Bern Bj & Elyse Cohn

Jay & Mike Joseph's new granddaughter Allan & Shari LuckClaire Fabric's birthday Gary & Diane SobelKaren Berman, on a speedy recovery Jerry & Marlene Marks Ken Fabric Larry & Rhonda Dubin Marilyn SimonsBradley Millman's Bar Mitzvah Jim & Carol RossMickey & Suzi Cherner's 55th anniversary Joel & Diane Been Joel & Sylvia FishmanSophia Bern's high school graduation Joel & Sylvia FishmanJoyce Altman's birthday Ken & Dee SteinHarley Frank’s birthday Peggy PodellAlan & Diana Turner's anniversary Ray & Marsha Miller

in memory ofDavid Abrams Alan & Barbara Bern Barbara & Irv Kahn Gary & Diane Sobel Howard & Shari Messerman Joel & Sylvia Fishman Ken FabricAlfred Altman Bev Ugent Doreen Marcus Jerry & Marlene Marks Joel & Sylvia Fishman Minnie Kahn Rick & Leslie PalerEvan Ben-hur Jack & Ruth Beck Ken Fabric Sari LuberJoyce Hack Ken & Dee SteinMarilyn Kennedy Ken & Dee SteinDoreen Sager Ken & Dee SteinSteve Askotzky Ken & Dee SteinAudrey Laufman Ken & Dee Stein

Claire Fabric Lexy & Mike Gore Ralph & Harleene Hoffman Stephanie Falberg

Congregation Shalom Music Fund in honor of

Karen Berman, on speedy recovery Marilyn Simons Marvin & Marlene Lauwasser Rick & Leslie Paler

in memory ofAlfred Altman Alan & Diana Turner Ben & Michele Merens Marvin & Marlene Lauwasser Mary & Stephen FrankelAudrey Laupman Bev UgentLorraine Greenberg Loren Ludmeier Sari Luber

Dr. Harold and Eunice Biller Design and Renovation FundDrs. Brian and Laurel Bear B’nai Mitzvah Support FundGary Katz FundGorens/Levey/Winston Shalom Future Gen. Fund in honor of

Karen Berman, on a speedy recovery Jim Winston & Julie Gorens-Winston

in memory ofAlfred Altman Jim Winston & Julie Gorens-WinstonSherwin Peltin Jim Winston & Julie Gorens-Winston

Harry B. and Marcelle Goodman Memorial Fund for Social & Cultural Programming in memory of

Alfred Altman Harriet Bocksenbaum & Burt Goodman

Howard Bressler Memorial Fund

May Shofar Correction: Agie Laev made a donation to the Claire Fabric-Food Pantry Fund in memory of Herbert G. Laev.

To make a donation online, go to cong-shalom.org and click on Make a Fund Donation. There is an $18 minimum online donation. When making a Fund donation, please include the recipient’s name and full address for the acknowledgement card. Acknowledgements are mailed on Wednesday each week. Please note that if you do not specify a fund on your request, the donation will be allocated to the Greatest Needs Fund.

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It's a Mitzvah, cont'd

I. Sidney and Esther Rosen Campership Fund in honor of

Harry Herman, on a speedy recovery Barbara KolbKaren Berman, on a speedy recovery Barbara Kolb

Jerry & Selma Shlensky Greatest Need Fund in honor of

Zoey Brynn Bob & Barrie MerarKaren Berman, on a speedy recovery Bruce & Sandy PalerRobert and Barrie Henken's new granddaughter, Rosalyn David FeilerKaren Berman, on a speedy recovery Howard & Eileen Dubner Howard & Shari Messerman Jordy & Ann Fox Lil Zarem Reggie HolzmanDiane and Richard Kane's on the marriage of their son, Adam Richard & Sharon Canter

in memory ofAlfred Altman Alfred & Dorothy Meyers Bernard & Joanne Harris Bill & Sharon Trost Denny & Janice Waisman Errol & Cynthia Rapkin Steven & Joyce AppelLorraine Greenberg Claire MichelstetterIrving Cohn Jordy & Ann Fox Pete & Donna Becker Ron & Maxine CohnSandra Wolf Kenneth & Lois SchmidtRichard Freibrun Mike & Julie ShlenskyLorraine Greenberg Steven & Bonnie Shlensky

Jordon Werner Memorial Fund for Education InnovationKennedy Barnett Youth Scholarship Fund in honor of

Karen Berman, a speedy recovery

Mount Carmel Lutheran Church

in memory ofMarilyn Kennedy

Bill & Barbara Bodner Elliot & Karen Berman Erik Bork Felice Bruskin Fred & Linda Wein Howard & Jacque Sosoff Jim Winston & Julie Gorens-Winston Marilyn Troy Mike & Andi Zimmerman Mike & Julie Shlensky Ray & Marsha Miller

Rabbi Ronald and Judy Shapiro Legacy Fund in honor of

Jim Ross, on a speedy recovery Joel & Diane Been

Rabbi Ronald M. & Judy Shapiro Museum of JudaicaS. Pastor Library Fund in memory of

Dorene Sager Richard & Sue Weller

Sanford J. Ettinger Lecture Fund in memory of

Irving Cohn Bob & Penny CorrisAl Altman Suzy EttingerLorainne Greenberg Suzy Ettinger

Shalom Campership & Israel FundShalom Perpetual Endowment FundSocial Action Fund in honor of

Jenn & Paul Mangold's twins, Shiloh and Moses Felice BruskinRoberta & Steven Isaacson on your 55th anniversary Ron & Bunny Cohen

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Rabbi Noah Chertkoff Senior Rabbi

Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks Associate Rabbi, Director of Congregational Learning

Cantor David Perper

Rabbi Jenn Mangold Assistant Rabbi

Linda N. Holifield Executive Director

Abby Habush Schroeder Director of Synagogue Relations

Brent Arnold Board President

Rabbi Ronald M. Shapiro Rabbi Emeritus

Rabbi Harry B. Pastor z"l Founding Rabbi

Cantor Karen Berman Cantor Emerita

Congregation Shalom’s Graduating Seniors of 2021/5781Mazel Tov to all of our Seniors!

May they all achieve their dreams!Jack Altman

Son of Michael and Kari Altman

Elijah BodnerSon of Jonathan and Lisa Bodner

Bradley FalenderSon of Michael and Lynn Falender

Nathan FalenderSon of Michael and Lynn Falender

Arin HirschDaughter of Marc and Wendy Hirsch

Maxwell JacobsonSon of Daniel and Kirsten Jacobson

Alex KaplanSon of Reid and Polly Kaplan

Maxwell KomisarSon of Andrew Komisar and Shannon Corallo

Benjamin OrmanSon of David and Deborah Orman

Luis OrozcoSon of Jaclyn Orozco

Samantha TrostDaughter of Bill and Sharon Trost

Aya VlasoffDaughter of Dmitry Vlasoff and Inna Dulkin

Mackenzie ZeitlinDaughter of Steve and Lori Zeitlin

Maxwell ZeitlinDaughter of Steve and Lori Zeitlin