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March 2014 | Adar I - Adar II 5774

During these months that I have worked as

Chizuk Amuno’s Director of Congregational Life, the focus has been increasing collaboration among groups. Every program of the Congregational Life Committee (CLC) reflects this theme. In fact, the CLC itself is composed of representatives from every affiliate and school group with the goal of bringing all of Chizuk Amuno together for community celebration and learning.

Collaboration is not only seen at CLC events, such as the opening BBQ Bash and the Laser Lights program for Hanukkah. The Israel Engagement Committee, so ably chaired by Ellen Friedman, with the assistance of Jenny Baker, has cosponsored three events this year.

The first was a breakfast with Brotherhood, featuring our congregant Matt Freedman, an expert on the aliyah of Ethiopian Jews. The second event was Jerusalem on a Plate, a movie and food tasting with the Stulman Center for Adult Learning. Most recently, Israel Engagement cosponsored a movie on Ariel Sharon, joining forces with the Baltimore Zionist District .

We also gathered for music, schmoozing, and food atPubNight,acomingtogetheroftheBrotherhoodand Sisterhood for an incredibly successful event. And kudos to Rabbi Stuart Seltzer and Erica Allen, for creating ACHSHAV, a new program for our 8th and 9th grade Rosenbloom Religious School graduates, in collaboration with the Beth El religious school. Add to that, the Kadima youth group, which brings together middle school students from both KSDS and RRS, and you see that in every area of synagogue and school life, we are coming together for excellence.

March brings us Purim, an opportunity for every family at Chizuk Amuno and its schools to join together for two major events. The first is on Purim night, Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary, for the megillah reading when the CLC brings you “Shushan’s Got Talent.” Come in costume, and thrill to the extraordinary talents of the major Purim Megillah characters, dance to the music, and enjoy delicious Purim treats. Special programming for families, middle school students, high school students, and adults follows. And on Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., come one, come all to the Purim Carnival!

At Chizuk Amuno, collaboration is what it’s all about.

B’Shalom,

RabbiPaulSchneider

The Word is Collaboration

Saturday evening, March 15, 2014 7:30p.m. • Ma’ariv, Havdalah, and family celebration for all ages – reading of the Megillah, Sanctuary Come in costume. Experience the Purim story like it has never been told before! Enjoy Ahasuerus the Unicyclist, Queen Esther the Singer, and Mordechai the Juggler.

8:00p.m. • TraditionalMegillah Reading, Esterson Auditorium

8:30p.m. • FabulousFun,Food,Entertainment,DJ,andDancingforFamilies • HighSchoolPurimParty • MiddleSchoolPurimParty • Adults’GotTalent,Karaoke,Schmoozing, and Adult Drinks

Purim CarnivalSunday, March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Fun,Food,Games,andPrizes

In advance: $12/child or $20/family • At the door: $15/child or $25/familyNewthisyear:PhotoBooth-includedinticketprice!

Pre-salesareavailableonlineoratschooloffices.

To volunteer, contact Linda Lebovic, linda.lebovic@gmail.com.

SponsoredbytheParentAssociationofChizukAmunoSchools

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Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk AmunoAdopt-A-Road Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, March 23 (rain date: March 30). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer,pleasecallIrwinGolobat410/560-7422.

New! Art with a Heart Come join with Chizuk Amuno in volunteering at Art with a Heart. We will be doing hands on art activities to help this vibrant agency in reaching out to the Baltimore Community. Art with a Heart’s mission is to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art.

Art with a Heart brings its visual art programs to abused,neglected,andabandonedchildren;homelesspeople;batteredwomenandtheirchildren;pregnantadolescents;mentallyandphysicallydisabledadults;low-incomeseniorcitizens;elementary,middle,andhighschoolstudents;youthinafter-schoolprograms;and children receiving long-term health care.

Upcoming date: Sunday, March 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Carpooling will be available from the Chizuk Amuno parking lot at 1 p.m. To register and for driving directions please contact Miriam Foss.

Paul’s Place Women’s Listening Circle HelpalisteningcircleforwomenatPaul’sPlace’s.The circle is facilitated by Barbara Sugarman Grochal. Participantsshareexperiences,listentooneanother,and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Rides are available from the Chizuk Amuno parking lot. For more information or to volunteer, contact Barbara, bgrochal@gmail.com or 410/484-0544.

Hakhnasat Orhim– Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Knit One, Learn Too We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies in Israel and Baltimore. Each session includes study and discussion. Knitting instruction is available and everyone is welcome. We meet from 2-3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, led by Miriam Foss and Judy Meltzer. Upcoming dates: March 19 and April 23 (4thWednesdayduetoPassover).

Todah Rabbah to our knitters and blanket makers: Vivian Chait, Edna Crystal, Claire Freeland, Linda Eisenberg, Harriet Udell, and Hazel Radowsky. To participate please contact Judy Meltzer, 410/824-2055 or jmeltzer@chizukamuno.org.

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact, Rabbi Wechsler at dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Many thanks for all those who generously donated candy for the goodie bags that all returning soldiers receive upon arrival at BWI and especially to Linda Freud for delivering it to Operation Welcome Home. Also, we thank Linda Freud and Judi Shulman for helping to welcome soldiers in February.

Our Daily Bread Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children on Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com,orJennyBaker,410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.

Todah Rabbah to those in who served in January: Jenny Baker (leader), Barbara Cohen, Jeff Kreshtool, Janice Perlman, Mel Schehr, Susan Schehr, Jeff Snyder, and Rebecca Snyder

Ronald McDonald House Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home-cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesdays, March 12 and April 9.Pleasecontact Miriam Foss to volunteer.

Todah Rabbah to our February volunteers: Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Hillary Crystal, Garth Gerstenblith, Hazel Greenstein, Hilly Greenstein, Madison Greenstein, Jeff Kreshtool, Saundra Madoff, Janice Perlman, Nancy Safferman, Frada Wall, and Marsha Yoffe

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Office 410/486-6400Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.orgGoldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055

O F F I C E R SPresident Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.orgFirst Vice President Dr. Andrew J. Miller, 1stvp@chizukamuno.orgVice President Jason A. BlavattVice President Sandra MoffetSecretary Michelle HettlemanTreasurer Louis E. SappersteinAssistant Treasurer StephenPomerantz,MD

S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Paul D. Schneider x226 Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi EmeritusJoelH.Zaimanx296Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.orgDr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org

Executive Director Glenn S. Easton | x224 | geaston@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org

Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu

Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org

Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org

Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org

Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org

Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org

Controller RickBernard|x256|rbernard@chizukamuno.org

Information Systems Manager BruceP.Yaillen|x284|byaillen@chizukamuno.org

Cemetery Director MarshaYoffe|x309|myoffe@chizukamuno.org

Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org

Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org

Milestones in Our Community

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B’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

MARCH 8 Anya Brooke Litofsky Aviva daughter of Teri and Brian Litofsky

MARCH 22 Danielle Alexis Jacobstein Davida daughter of Drs. Julie and Douglas Jacobstein

APRIL 5 Shira Helene Pomerantz Chaya Sarah Daughter of Leslie and StephenPomerantz,MD

BirthdaysWe wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who each celebrate a birthday milestone this month.

Albert KishterLouis MillerSharon Rubin

AnniversariesMazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who will be celebrating their wedding anniversary in the coming weeks.

60th: Lorraine and Earl Raffel

EngagementsWe congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Jennifer Greenberg, daughter of Joanie and David GreenbergandgranddaughterofPeggyandBillLewis, to Eric Stromberg, son of Ava Feiner and Cliff Stromberg

Beth Novey, daughter of Alison Dray-Novey and Michael Novey, to Dan Suzman, son of Janice Krupnick Suzman and Richard Suzman

Adee Telem,daughterofDeborahandPeterTelem,toJordan Elpern-Waxman, son of Sarah Elpern and Bruce Waxman

In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members:

Louis Culiner, husband of Judith Culiner and father of Kathy Abt, Alan Culiner, and Scott Culiner

Sharon Friedlander, wife of Richard Friedlander, father of Brad Friedlander and Tracy Friedlander, and daughter of Irvin Falk

Patsy Gilbert, wife of Dr. Harold Gilbert and mother of Stephany Gilbert, Lawrence Gilbert, and Debbie Glassman

Esther M. Weinberg, mother of Marjorie Weinberg, Howard Weinberg, and Steven Weinberg

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:

Kate Berge, on the loss of her mother, Ginny Councill

Henry Finkelstein, on the loss of his sister, Rose Kozlovsky

Ann Hantgan, on the loss of her step-father, Richard Cowan

Dr. Arthur Harrow, on the loss of his mother, PhyllisHarrow

Dr. Richard Kolker, on the loss of his mother, Bertha Friedberg

Ian Salditch, on the loss of his mother Beatrice Salditch-Herling

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

Mazal Tov to our MemberCongratulations to Sam Crystal, an alumnus of KSDS and son of our members Bill and Sue Crystal, who was just accepted into the Israel Government Fellows Program,aninitiativeoftheMenachemBeginHeritageCenter. This ten month Jerusalem-based leadership training program provides participants with an opportunity to intern in government offices, as well as policy and diplomacy organizations.

143rd Annual Meetingof Chizuk Amuno CongregationSunday, June 1 • 11:30 a.m.Join us when we honor our outgoing president, Shelly Malis, and our incoming synagogue leaders.

Nominating Committee SelectedThe Chizuk Amuno Nominating Committee has been selected and has begun its task to nominate synagogue officers and board members for the 2014-15 synagogue year. Serving on the committee are: Richard Manekin (chair), Fred Heyman, Lauren Klein, Neil Leikach, Eric Nislow,PamPlatt,andJoelSuldan.Suggestionsforsynagogue leaders may be sent to Dick Manekin, rmanekin@cregllc.com, or to Glenn Easton, geaston@chizukamuno.org, in the synagogue office. Elections of our new synagogue leaders will be at the Annual Meeting on June 1.

Regional Kadima Day at Kings Dominion Amusement ParkSunday, April 6For6th-8thgradestudents.Formoreinformation,please contact Erica Allen, eallen@chizukamuno.org.

Krieger Schechter Day School Music Room DedicationSunday, March 23, 10 a.m.PleasejointheKriegerSchechtercommunityatagathering to acknowledge contributions made in memory of Joyce Lederman z”l and David Greenberg z”l. Enjoy a light breakfast, musical performances, and the music room dedication honoring their memories. RSVP by March 17 to Miriam Golob, mgolob@ksds.edu.

Schechter Alumni Parent Reconnector ReunionSunday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.Krieger AuditoriumBack by popular demand! If you have questions or are interested in a volunteer role, contact Alison Wielechowski, alisonw@ksds.edu.

Schechter on the Move 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun RunSunday, June 1, 8 a.m.Join us for the race and family friendly post-race festivities! Visit www.ksds.edu to register and for additional information.

Sponsor a BreakfastAt our Wonderful Morning MinyanFollowing our daily morning minyan the camaraderie is continued over a light breakfast. Often we celebrate special occasions, honor upcoming b’nei mitzvah children, observe a birthday, remember loved ones, or just appreciate the season by breaking bread together.

Members and friends can help sponsor a morning minyanbreakfastwitha$50contributionforthebasicbreakfastor$150foradeliciousfishplatter.Onecanalso sponsor a week of regular minyanbreakfasts($250)oramonth($1,000).

Our thanks to the regular supporters of our daily minyan. To sponsor a minyan breakfast, please contact Glenn Easton at the synagogue office.

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MARCH 2014 | Adar I & II 5774February 28/March 1 | Adar I 28/29 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:P’KUDEI, SHABBAT SH’KALIM, EXODUS38:21-40:38ANDEXODUS30:11-16 Rabbi Schneider’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m. Havdalah 6:26p.m.

March 7/8 | Adar II 5/6Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:VAYIKRA, LEVITICUS1:1-5:26 Bat Mitzvah of Anya Litofsky Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Meet the Assadys 12:30 p.m.

Study Session 4:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m. Havdalah 6:33p.m.

March 14/15 | Adar II 12/13Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m.

Sisterhood Shabbat Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:TZAV, SHABBAT ZAKHOR, LEVITICUS6:1-8:36ANDDEUTERONOMY25:17-19 Rabbi Schneider’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 5:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:45p.m. Havdalah 7:40 p.m. followed by Megillah Reading

Schedule of Shabbat ServicesEach Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, HazzanEmanuelPerlman,and our synagogue community.

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. most Shabbat mornings, except holiday weekends.

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted:

Daily:7:30a.m.and6:15p.m.

Sunday:9:15a.m.and6:15p.m.

Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah: refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

March 21/22 | Adar II 19/20 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m. New Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:SH’MINI, SHABBAT PARAH, LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47 AND NUMBERS 19:1-22 Bat Mitzvah of Danielle Jacobstein Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon No Family Service Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 5:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:45p.m. Havdalah 7:47 p.m.

March 28/29 | Adar II 26/27 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:TAZRIA, SHABBAT HAHODESH, LEVITICUS 12:1-13:59 AND EXODUS 12:1-20 Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 5:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:45p.m. Havdalah 7:54 p.m.

April 4/5 | Nisan 4/5Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15p.m. New Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m. TORAHPORTION:M’TZORA, LEVITICUS 14:1-15:33 Bat MitzvahofShiraPomerantz Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m.

StudySession 6:00p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m. Havdalah 8:01 p.m.

Welcome Mamoun and Efaf Assady!With the support of Daniel Joseph Siegel’s Sparks of Change Foundation, Krieger Schechter is bringing Mamoun and Efaf Assady, Israeli Arabs, to our community for a week of special learning. Mamoun, a prominent educator in the village of Deir al Assad, is a strong supporter of the State of Israel. He and his wife will visit with classes at Schechter, Netivon and the Stulman Center for Adult Learning.

We have arranged for the Assadys to meet with interested members of the congregation following Shabbat Kiddush on Saturday, March 8.

Candle LightingFebruary 28 5:40 p.m.

March 7 5:47 p.m.

March14 6:54p.m.

March 21 7:02 p.m.

March 28 7:08 p.m.

April 4 7:15 p.m.

With Respect to Those in NeedYoumayhavenoticedsomenew signs in our parking lot. We have removed the reserved staff parking sign and have replaced them with a few signs that one sees on a bus in Israel. These parking spots are for those who do not have a handicap parking permit but who may need a spot just a little closer to the building. This may include someone with a stroller and many children, someone carrying some boxes into the synagogue, someone with a temporary injury, or someone who just needs a little more help and a shorter walk. We are maintaining our many designated handicap spots for those with permits. Our thanks, in advance, to those who will reserve these spots for others. Our thanks as well to the staff for sharing their parking spots for those in need.

New Shabbat“And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” —Ezekiel 36:26

Fridays, March 21 and April 4, 7:30 p.m.Join our popular and contemporary Friday night service with guitar music led by Rabbi Shulman and Leslie Pomerantz.Adults,schoolfamilies,friendsofallagescelebrate in our New Shabbat service once each month at Chizuk Amuno. We use a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection.

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Derekh Amuno ~ Pathway to Faith

Friends,

As the snow and ice melt, we can once again see the tribute

walkway, Derekh Amuno, that was installed last fall… We are

inviting you to join the more than 130 families who have already memorialized and honored loved ones. This new brick walkway leads to the Hoffberger Chapel entrance and is a beautiful addition to our synagogue grounds.

Engraved tribute bricks are a wonderful way to recognize milestone occasions such as b’nei mitzvah, graduations, and birthdays, as well as to honor the memory of loved one. Bricks can also be purchased to recognize the good works of teachers or as expressions of gratitude. With graduation season around the corner, consider a brick on Derekh Amuno for a special gift.

Each paver can hold up to four lines with 15 characters per line, including spaces. For more information or to order your brick, contact Laurel Freedman at lfreedman@chizukamuno.org or 410/824-2054.

Sincerely,

Judy Schwartz Chair, Derekh Amuno

“Like” Us on Facebook!You Could Be a Winner!

What? You haven’t “Liked” us yet? What are you waiting for!

Join our Facebook community. And tell your friends, parents, children,

siblings, significant other, and if bubbie and zayde are into it – tell

them, too. Once we have 500 “Likes,” we will hold a drawing and a special Chizuk Amuno Facebook “Liker” will be the recipient of a wonderful gift.

Get going – “Like” us now at www.facebook.com/chizukamuno!

Leave a Legacy at Chizuk Amuno Purchase an Inscribed Tribute Brick on Chizuk Amuno’s Pathway to Faith

Honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a milestone or lifecycle event.

•$250perbrickforuptofourlinesoftext, 15 characters per line

•Packageoptionsavailable

Schools and Synagogue ClosingsPesah isonlysixweeksaway.Pleasebeawareofthefollowing dates the building will be closed.Monday, April 14•ErevPassover,1stSeder Schools Closed/Offices Close at noonTuesday and Wednesday, April 15 and 16 FirsttwodaysofPassover•SchoolsandOfficesClosed         Sunday, April 20•PassoverErev Yom Tov Schools and Offices Closed         Monday and Tuesday, April 21 and 22 LasttwodaysofPassover•SchoolsandOfficesClosed         

Chef Annie’s Brisket for Your Passover Seder!It’s time to order!Just$63per3lb.containeroffirst-cutbrisket–plentyfor ten people

•OrdersmustbereceivedandpaidforbyMonday, March 24. No late orders will be accepted.

PleasemakeyourcheckpayabletoCACandreturnittothesynagogueoffice,attn:PassoverBrisket,indicatinghow many 3 lb. containers you would like, your name, phone number, e-mail address, and any dietary issues you may have.

•Pickup:Monday, April 14, 8 a.m. - noon at the Stulman Auditorium kitchen

Club Hatikvah presents The Music of Lerner and Lowe: My Fair LadySunday, April 6, 6 p.m.The Musical Artists Theatre will perform these beautiful songs as we enjoy each other’s company over a scrumptious dinner. For more information, contact CarolDavis,410/833-7673orcarolgildavis@aol.com.

Help Us RememberIn the fall, we sent a questionnaire to shul and school families asking for information on relatives who were impacted by the Holocaust, as we are planning a memorial for the victims, and a special program on April 22 to honor the survivors. To date, we have received over 200 forms documenting the death of victims of the Holocaust, and 50 forms informing us of survivors. If you have not yet completed the form, you may do so on line at bit.ly/cac-zachor.

During the next few weeks, teenage volunteers will be contacting and interviewing every survivor. If you have a question, please contact Rabbi Schneider at pschneider@chizukamuno.org

Tuesdays with SisterhoodWe hope you’ll join us for these great mornings among friends: March 4, 11, 18, and 25

Sisterhood ShabbatMarch 15, 9:15 a.m.Luncheon following services.

Annual Community Joint Sisterhood DinnerMonday, March 31, 6 p.m.Join us for a musical evening, featuring Chizuk Amuno’s Bob Hallock, singer, pianist, actor, and cabaret performer.RSVPbyMarch 21 to the synagogue office, totheattentionof“JointSisterhoodDinner.”$25perperson.

Annual Edith Askin Book ReviewMonday, April 28, 7 p.m.Judy Meltzer will discuss The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer. For more information, please contact Beth Blumberg, 410/484-3237.

Brotherhood American Red Cross Blood DriveWednesday, March 12, 2-7:30 p.m.Pleaseplantodonateatthisyear’s“Save3LivesinJust1Hour” Pekuah Nefesh Mitzvah Day Blood Drive. To reserve atimeslot,pleasecallWarrenGould,301/602-0017.

Pizza n’ Fun NightWednesday, March 19, 6 p.m.For every age – join us for dinner, door prizes, and afabulousmagicshowbyEricEnergy.$4/person,children 3 and under are free. Tickets available in the synagogue office or at the Purim Carnival. For more information,callTedWalman,410/486-7423.

The Sisterhood Judaica Shop is stocked and ready for your Purim celebrationsCheck out our new groggers and Shalah Manot containers, and we have activities for kids.

Hours: Sunday ~ 9:15-11:30 a.m. Monday - Thursday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m. Friday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon

Or shop “buy” appointment: call Anne King, 410/303-7716or410/484-5813,or EdnaCrystal410/653-3495.

RRS Pre-Passover RaffleTo help fund school-wide and family programming!

Deadline to purchase tickets: Friday, March 21. Drawing: Sunday, March 23. Tickets:$5each;5for$20.For information or to purchase tickets, contact Shari Rosen,srosen@chizukamuno.orgor410/486-8641.

Thank you: Charles Levine Caterers, Diwine Spirits, Flowers&Fancies,andMiller’sMinutemanPress.

• $25giftcertificatetoDiWineSpirits• Complete seder dinner for 10 people from Charles

Levine Caterers• Seasonal floral centerpiece from Flowers & Fancies • Gift basket with two bottles kosher wine and wine

accessories from DiWine Spirits

REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS

HONORING THE SURVIVORS

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LEARNING FOR LIFE

If you would like to help underwrite our annual newly named program, “The Judy Meltzer Cinema under the Stars Movie Night,” you may do so at the above web address,

or contact Laurel Freedman, 410/486-6400, ext. 275 or lfreedman@chizukamuno.org.

Please join us as we honorJUDY MELTZER

for her 18 years of dedicated service.

Sunday, March 30, 2014 • NoonKrieger Auditorium

The Phyllis and Louis Friedman Scholar-in-Residence, Dara Horn, will discuss her most recent work, A Guide for the Perplexed, an engrossing adventure that intertwines stories

from Genesis, medieval philosophy, and the digital frontier.

Complimentary brunch will be served.

Kindly RSVP online at http://bit.ly/Horn-Meltzer

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

FOOD WISH LIST:Beef stew, canned fruits, canned meats/tuna, canned vegetables, dish soap, disposable salt and pepper shakers,

ketchup and mayonnaise, laundry detergent, macaroni and cheese, metal forks, napkins, paper lunch bags, pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, plastic baggies, plastic ware, rice, stove top stuffing, sugar, tea bags, toilet paper

For more information, call Miriam Foss, 410/486-6400, ext. 281

Please drop o� your sealed, not-for-Passover food (or matzah) in binslocated in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby and the Administrative Lobby.

Please check expiration dates.

C H I Z U K A M U N O C O N G R E G A T I O N

P R E - P A S S O V E R

Monetary option: In lieu of food, monetary donations will be accepted and donated to kosher funds.Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno, Attn. Food Drive.

T O B E N E F I T C O M M U N I T Y A G E N C I E S

You open Your hand, and Your favor sustains all the living.—Psalm 145

Sunday, March 30 - Wednesday, April 9

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Food Wish List: Beefstew•cannedfruits,meats/tuna,vegetables dishsoap•disposablesaltandpeppershakers•condiments laundrydetergent•macaroni&cheese•metalforks•napkins paperlunchbags•pastaandsauce•peanutbutter&jelly

plasticbaggies•plasticware•rice•stovetopstuffing•sugar teabags•toiletpaper

Monetary option: In lieu of food, monetary donations will be accepted and donated to kosher funds.

Make checks payable to: Chizuk Amuno, Attn. Food Drive.

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Pleasecheckexpirationdatesanddropoffyoursealed,not-for-Passoverfood (or matzah) in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby

and the Administrative Lobby.

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

Sunday, March 30 - Wednesday, April 9