CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL BULLETIN RELIGIOUS SERVICES November 2016 Friday, November 4 5:30 PM Nosh 6:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, November 5 8:45 AM Torah Morning Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah | Jacob Roga 11:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah | Zoe Mahrer Friday, November 11 5:30 PM Nosh 6:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, November 12 8:45 AM Torah Morning Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah | Jacob Kaye 11:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah | Lauren Benjamin Friday, November 18 5:30 PM Nosh 6:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Tot Shabbat Hosted by 3’s Class Saturday, November 19 8:45 AM Torah Morning Study 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah | Darcy Vecchione 12:00 PM Simchat Shabbat Friday, September 25 5:30 PM Nosh 6:15 PM Shabbat Evening Service Saturday, November 26 8:45 AM Torah Morning Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah | Matthew Adelberg 11:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mitzvah | Isabella Marias Tishrei-Cheshvan 5776 | November 2016 Ceramic Costumes of Biblical Figures Sunday, Nov 20th, 2pm Exhibit & Reception Plotkin Judaica Museum Artist Miriam Mladinov Miriam is a graduate of Brandeis University and the Art Academy in Rome, Italy. She has designed costumes and sets for operas, plays, ballets and television in her native Croatia, Italy, Israel and the United States. In Phoenix she designed a set for The Kinder Transport presented by Arizona Jewish Theater. In 1998 Miriam moved to St. Paul, MN where she was Cultural Arts Director at the Jewish Community Center. In 2007 Miriam moved to Arizona, where she experimented with new techniques and sculptural ceramics. She developed a unique form combining her experience as a costume designer and ceramicist. Join us for an Exhibition Reception in the rotunda at 2pm. Discussion by the artist in the Roth chapel, with exhibit to follow. MAZEL TOV Jacob Cole Roga th Jacob Roga will become a Bar Mitzvah on November 5 . Jake is the son of Alan and Ilana Roga and the grandson of Roberta and Maishe Levitan and Judy and Salva Roga. He has an older sister Leah and two younger brothers, Ethan and th Josh. He is in the 7 grade at Mountainside Middle School. His best subject is math but his favorite subject is lunch. He enjoys football, basketball and being with his friends. For his mitzvah project, Jake collected old shoes for children in need. Noa Zoe Mahrer th Zoe Mahrer will become a Bat Mitzvah on November 5 . Zoe is the daughter of Eran and Stephanie Mahrer and the granddaughter of Barbara and David Mayl and Alisa and Amos Mahrer. Zoe has an older sister, Mikaela and a younger th brother Noah. She is a 7 grader at Desert Shadows Middle School. She enjoys dance, music arts, crafts and volunteering. For her mitzvah project, Zoe volunteered at the following non-profits: St. Vincent De Paul, Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center, UMOM and Feed My Starving Children. Lauren Alexa Benjamin th Lauren Benjamin will become a Bat Mitzvah on November 12 . Lauren is the daughter of Jonathan and Leslie Benjamin and the granddaughter of Gwen and Ralph Bookbinder and Judy Goodyear and Alan Benjamin. Lauren has an older th sister, Jamie. She is in 8 grade at Sonoran Trails Middle School and her favorite subject is science. Lauren is a competitive dancer with Dance Motion Performing Company. For Lauren’s mitzvah project, she chose to remember a child who died in the holocaust through Remember Us. She has also volunteered with a back to school clothing drive for children in need. Jacob Samuel Kaye Jacob Kaye will become a Bar Mitzvah on November 12th. Jacob is the son of Joel and Jennifer Kay and the grandson of Anne and Allan Kleinman and Ellen Kaye and the late Rick Kaye, and the great grandson of Berdie Pime and Clara th Goldberg. Jacob has an older brother, Zachary. He is an 8 grader at Mountainside Middle School and his best subject is language arts and his favorite subject is PE. He enjoys sports and spending time with friends. For his mitzvah project, Jacob volunteered with AZ Power Paws – petting and socializing puppies that will be assistance dogs. Darcy Arielle Vecchione th Darcy Vecchione will become a Bat Mitzvah on November 19 . Darcy is the daughter of Ken and Deidre Vecchione th She has an older brother, Alexander. Darcy is an 8 grader at Rancho Solano. Her best subject is English and her favorite subject is Spanish. She enjoys reading, golf, soccer and shopping. For her mitzvah project, Darcy volunteered with the Feed My Starving Children organization. Matthew Brian Adelberg th Matthew Adelberg will become a Bar Mitzvah on November 26 . Matthew is the son of Daniel and Sara-Jane Adelberg and the grandson of Phyllis and Dr. Michael Epner and Vicki and Dr. William Dramond and Sheila and Gerald th Adelberg. Matthew has two older brothers, David and Steven. He is an 8 grader at Desert Canyon Middle School and his best and favorite subject is science. He enjoys magic, The Gathering, legos, the trombone, video games and is a car enthusiast. For his mitzvah project, Matthew volunteered with Power Paws. Isabella Ava Marias th Isabella Marias will become a Bat Mitzvah on November 26 . Isabella is the daughter of Mark and Coleen Marias and the granddaughter of Renee and Martin Marias and the late Maria Coleman and Dennis Keating.. Isabella has an th older sister, Hannah. She is in 7 grade at Mountainside Middle School and her favorite and best subject is math. Isabella enjoys singing, playing guitar and rock climbing. For Isabella’s mitzvah project, she participated on the fundraising team for the Run to Fight Children’s Cancer. HIGH HOLY DAYS 2016 | 5777 Flower Fund | Our beautiful floral arrangements on the bimah were donated by the following families In loving Memory of the beautiful women in our family who filled our lives with an abundance of love, guidance and laughter: Sarah Tamaroff, Anne Emmer, June Tamaroff, Violet Washburn, Ruth Reid, Esther Kalish, Florence Wright, Imagene Williams & Jenee Lynn Bandler Given by: Alan & Terri Bandler In Memory of Edward Birdt Given by: Sondra Birdt In Memory of Geoffrey Blum Given by: Lisa Blum-Altman A Donation made by Fran & Larry Frazin In Memory of Robert Katz, Eddie Hymovitch & Mabel Hymovitch Given by: Julie Hymovitch A Donation made by Alan & Allison Kierman A Donation made by Carol & Dan Reynolds In Honor of our grandchildren: Elle & Isaac Slepak Given by: Mark & Pam Slepak A Donation made by Dana Toensing Memorial Book | A special thank you to those who contributed toward this year’s Memorial Book. Ann Blackman & Mike Roswell In the weeks and months leading up to the High Holy Days there is much preparation involved in bringing meaningful and spiritually uplifting services to all members. We would be remiss if we didn’t thank our staff who worked tirelessly “behind the scenes” to make sure all ran smoothly: Kathy Brewer Iris Cohn Coleen Fisher Amy Gavartin Linda Szlamkowicz Catherine Walls Debbie Wink Gustavo Cancinos Alfredo Mendez JR Cancinos Dominick Maldonado Thank you - Todah Rabah! Erev Rosh Hashanah Oneg | Desserts baked with love by the following families & more. Trudi Adler Sam Baker Karen Barry Wendy Black Elysa Cain Jeanne Chanen Jacki Cohen Sheryl Dickinson Fran Frazin Yetta Gettleman Judy Goldston Carlynn Goodman Donna Harris Julie Hymovitch Hillary Kaminsky Jen Kirshner Harriet Kriegsfeld Jessielyn Krietzer Nicole & Seth Langbaum Michele Soble Lernor Eric Lernor Sharon Luber Nancy Moffitt Barbara Moretsky Lily Moskowitz Amy Nielsen Gail Oberfeld Danielle Penick Carol Reynolds Amy Rosenthal Susie Roth Zach Schawelson Amy Schur Ivy & Herman Segal Carol Seidberg Susan Sendrow Arlene Shapero Erin Sir Sheryl Socoloff Claire Solomon Suzanne Trevino Dana Toensing Robin Windograd If your name was omitted, please email [email protected] to be acknowledged in next month’s bulletin. Greeters | Thank you for creating a warm and welcoming space during the services. Bill Adler Dan Allen Mollyann Allen Zachary Allen Jim Andrews Marcea Azimov Richard Azimov Sam Barker Jacki Cohen Lance Cohen Wendy Carriere Jennifer Garber Maddie Garber Melanie Garber Stuart Garber Yetta Gettleman Carly Golisch Cindy Golisch Paul Golisch Hallie Hymovitch Julie Hymovitch Harry Kaminsky Hillary Kaminsky Janie Kuznitsky Jeffrey Kuznitsky Kevin Langbaum Jessica Langbaum Joe Luber Sharon Luber Chris Miller Joel Miller Larry Moffitt Nancy Moffitt Carol Reynolds Dan Reynolds Susie Sacks Judi Saperstein Syd Saperstein Herman Segal Ivy Segal Sheri Sender Arlene Shapero HIGH HOLY DAYS 2016 | 5777 On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Congregation Beth Israel who benefits from your generosity, thank you to everyone who made a pledge to our annual High Holy Day Kol Nidre Appeal. Every donation makes a difference and allows us to continue developing meaningful programming, foster our preschool and religious school, provide scholarships to members in need, maintain our sacred places and support Congregation Beth Israel’s greatest needs. As a member, we know how much you value all that we do and by contributing to the annual appeal we may continue to help make our world a better place (tikkun olam) by healing, repairing and transforming the world in which we live for you and the generations that follow. If you haven’t yet made your pledge, please consider making one today by contacting the synagogue office at 480-951-0323. Thank you for helping us make a difference. (As of October 14, 2016) Adelle Abrahams Daniel & Audrey Abrams William & Trudi Adler Jonas & Paola Aharoni Roberta Aidem Daniel & Mollyann Allen Jerald & Lisa Altman Tony & Lisa &reotti James & Susan &rews Joel & Candy Arthur Paul & Alyssa Axelrod Richard & Marcea Azimov Michael & Gail Baer Leonard (Sam) & Sally Baker Steven & Linda Bandler Alan & Terri Bandler David & Sharon Baratz David & Jennifer Barget Anthony & Cindy Barkan Sherman & Evey Bendalin Kevin & Suzanne Berger Albert & Caryn Bick Grace Block Ellen Blum Robert & Beth Blum David & Amy Bochantin Erika Boroff Jonathan & Susan Breakstone Stephen & Eve Bressler Allan & Linda Breyer Ronald & Rebecca Buksbaum Mark & Elisa Cain David & Wendy Carriere Mel & Judy Cofman Adam & Jodi Cohen Louis & Priscilla Cohen Richard Cohen Stuart Cohen Lance & Jacalyn Cohen James & Diane Condo Richard & Judith Cooper Micah Cooper Richard & Stacy Cooper Mark & Abby Curtis Donald & Helga Day Michael Denkensohn Bernard & Sharon Deutsch Sheryl & Donald Dickinson Harvey & Marnie Dietrich Alan Discont Hannah & Freda Kaplan Jerry & Jeanne Karnell Mitchell & Karen Katz Howard & Julie Erlick Richard & Rozann Feldheim Rony & Lisa Keller Rickey & Wendy Kelman Ira & Susan Feldman Alan & Allison Kierman Marcia Fiedler Julie Kirschner Edward & Gale Finger Jeff & Jennifer Kirshner Abbie Fink Jessica Klein Lawrence & Barbara Fink William & Emily Koslow Corinne Flegenheimer Michael & Patricia Koslow Jeffrey & Trisha Fleischer Michael & Nina Kotin Sherman & Sarilyn Fogel Justin & Marilyn Kratter Steven & Brenda Fox Harriet Kriegsfeld Deborah Frazelle Lawrence & Frances Frazin Eli & Sandra Krigsten Richard & Michele Freeman Arthur Kruglick Burton Kruglick Robert & Janet Friedlander Saul. Kushnick William & Doris Friedman Jeffrey & Jane Kuznitsky Burton Friedman Gail Learner Jonathan & Tara Frutkin Jeffrey & Maxine Leonard David & Lori Fuchs Marc & Lynn Lerner Arlene Gaitz Eric & Michelle Lernor Stuart & Jennifer Garber M Randall & Hope Levin Marilyn Gerber James & Brooke Levy Peter & Jodi Gillman Steven & Julie Lewis David & Heather Glovinsky Lawrence & Sandra Golden Herman & Catherine Lewkowitz H J & Andrea Lewkowitz Andrew Goldschmidt Leonard & Shelley Goldstein Richard & Amy Lieberman Gary & Lynn Londer Stephan & Judith Goldston Joseph & Sharon Luber Alan & Janet Gordon Irene Lubin Jerry & Joanne Gordon Eran & Stephanie Mahrer Andrew & Brenda Gorman Chad & Dina Mandelbaum Rick & Michele Gusdorff Stephen & Bonnie Haberkorn Lawrence & Jane Marks Malcolm & Pearle Marr Hirsch Handmaker Gregory & Robin Martin Lauren Hendeles Edward & Jennifer Matney Michael & Betsy Hendricks Tracey Mayer Richard & Merle Herbig Karen Mehlman Merton & Marci Hersh Daniel & Lisa Meline Aaron & Ashley Higashi Bruce & Pamela Meyer Steven & Suzanne Hilton Martin & Thirlene Hirshberg Stuart & Patti Meyer Shari Miller Sandra Hirshman Murray & Nancy Hollenberg Larry & Adrienne Miller Leonard & Phyllis Miller Steven & Julie Hymovitch Larry & Nancy Moffitt Harry & Hillary Kaminsky Joshua & Leah Mondlick Shelby Kanarish Howard Monheit Eliot & Tiffany Kaplan Marc & Eileen Eisen David & Melissa Monheit Sanford & Barbara Moretsky Jason & Paulina Morris Frank & Karen Moskowitz William & Sondra Myers Eric & Tracy Novack Mitchell & Brenda Nye Ron & Gail Ober I Jeffrey & Gail Obstfeld Susan Oppenheim Audrey Oppenheimer Regina Osten Jeffrey & Debra Perelman Howard Perlman Robert & Bonnie Plotkin David & Karen Polen Blair Portigal Joshua & Rebecca Reedy Ron & Amy Ref Naomi Remer Jacob & Renee Reuben Daniel & Carol Reynolds Jaime Roberts Terry & Deb Rochford Clifford & Robin Roeder Alan & Ilana Roga Ira Rose Jonathan & Deborah Rosenberg Robert & Ellen Rosenberg Jay & Irene Rosenblum Eric & Ann Rosenfeld Martin & Linda Rosenthal David & Vickie Rosenthal Gregory & Stacy Rosenthal Burke & Kathleen Rosenzweig Michael & Stacey Roswell Marvin & Judy Rotenberg Robert & Susan Roth Sheldon & Madeline Roth Michael & Marilyn Rubin Gary & Adele Sachs Craig & Lisa Sacks Bernard & Carolyn Salevitz Mark & Caroline Salevitz Sydney & Judith Saperstein Francine Schauer Isaac & Dana Schibel Melissa Schimmel Richard & Wendy Schneider Ian & Allison Schulder Ari & Amy Schur Jules & Betty Schwartz Steven & Judy Schwartz Herman & Ivy Segal Joseph Segal Jonathan Seidberg Kenneth & Carol Seidberg W Mark & Susan Sendrow Arlene Shapero Elizabeth Shapiro Eloise Shapiro Allen & Carol Sherman Gregory & Dana Sherman Byron & Babette Siegel Robert & Sara Silver John & Esta Simon Gregory & Erin Sir Mark & Pamela Slepak Bruce & Julia Sohn Gil & Rachel Speyer Jeffrey & Molly Stanlis Paul & Charlee Stark Jay Stein Marsha Stern Bill Straus Harold Sucher Andrew & Andrea Svetly Michael & Karyn Sypes Robert & Shoshana Tancer Dana Toensing Paul & Dana Trenter Michael & Stacy Tucker Steven & Lani Turri Jay & Robyn Varcoe Jeffrey & Laura Victor Beth Waldinger Vicki & Rachel Wallach Jonathan & Dawn Wallack Daniel & Barbara Wax Douglas & Oralynn Weissman George & Leesa Weisz Stephen & Nancy Weled Josh & Rebecca Wertlieb Justin & Tiffany Whalen Brett & Cheri White Magda Willinger Allan & Diana Winston Helen Wisotsky Shelby & Sybil Yastrow OUR TEMPLE FAMILY November Anniversaries | Years Married Welcome to Our Newest Members Jonas & Paola Aharoni Jeffrey & Laurie Epstein Cali, Lexi & Sophie Blair & Colleen Feldman Finn & Jonah Sean Kogan & Carly Glick Tatyana Kostova Anita Jeff Laiserin & Lori Rinaldi Audrey Oppenheimer Mike & Diana Rader Mackenzie, Madison & Max Byron & Babette Siegel 2016-2017 Board of Directors Gail Baer Jacki Cohen Robin Roeder James Levy Jay Stein Steve Bressler Wendy Carriere Laura Drachler Jennifer Garber Dr. Benjamin Harris President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President Julie Hymovitch Jessica Langbaum Alan Roga Carol Seidberg Sheri Sender Honorary Life Board Members Steven J. Haberkorn Sheldon Roth Steven & Sherri Adler David & Kiera Allen Robert & Lisa Aronin Sherman & Evey Bendalin Jonathan & Leslie Benjamin Stephen & Eve Bressler Allan & Linda Breyer James & Mandy Daitch Peter & Doris DeGroot Sheryl & Donald Dickinson Frank & Janice Dipollina Lawrence & Bette Epstein Floyd & Beverly Fann Barry & Carolyn Freeman Robert & Janet Friedlander David & Lori Fuchs Mark & Carolyn Goldman Harvey & Rhoda Goldvarg Andrew & Brenda Gorman Kevin & Jamie Greenfield Irwin & Sharlene Harris Steven & Suzanne Hilton Jason & Lisa Kanarish Dan & Carrie Katai Seth & Melissa Korey William & Emily Koslow David & Jacqueline Lee Greg & Tami Liebertz Elliot & Lisa Loewy Walter & Alisa Maher Edward & Jennifer Matney Daniel & Lisa Meline David & Dawn Merchant Ryan & Ashley Okun Daniel & Tracy Pasternak Barbarann & Daniel Paull Matthew & Julie Pittinsky Jack & Patsy Policar Eric & Ann Rosenfeld Michael & Stacey Roswell Zachary & Elizabeth Safrin Jeff & Ellen Schawelson John & Karen Schottenstein Jules & Betty Schwartz Marc & Lisa Schwartz Millard & Beverly Seldin Gil & Rachel Speyer Daniel & Gail Tenn Lee & Char Ugol Andrew & Sharon Urias Daniel & Barbara Wax Jon & Anitha Weiss 22 22 17 41 19 19 52 13 10 16 34 59 62 23 14 30 19 19 18 19 59 13 13 11 10 9 28 13 19 25 19 28 12 2 20 7 17 40 28 23 19 19 29 66 15 56 12 50 16 16 51 19 TRIBUTES ADULT EDUCATION FUND AMDUR VOLUNTEER FUND BABY BASKETS FUND CARING COMMITTEE FUND BANDLER ART ROOM FUND BUILD-A-JEWISH LIBRARY FUND In honor of birthday of Nancy Moffitt By: Vicki & Howard Cabot CAROL & KENNETH SEIDBERG SUMMER-IN-ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Douglas Pierce By: Emily & Jason Levin In memory of Sam Branker By: Nancy & Steve Weled In honor of Mollyann Allen By: Carol & Ken Seidberg In honor of Steve Bandler By: Carol & Ken Seidberg In honor of James Levy By: Carol & Ken Seidberg CAMP DAISY AND HARRY STEIN CAPITAL FUND CAMP DAISY AND HARRY STEIN FUNDRAISING CAMP DAISY AND HARRY STEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of Ruth Learner By: Rosamond Stern By: Jillene & James Rich In memory of Cecilia & Hyman Rosenthal By: Judy Rotenberg In honor of B’not Mitzvah of granddaughters of Marcea & Richard Azimov By: Hillary & Harry Kaminsky A donation by Carol Singer In honor of Marc Lerner By: Jamie & Peter Sunenshine In honor of Zoe’s Bat Mitzvah By: Marcea & Richard Azimov LINDA & STEVE BANDLER CAMP STEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAROL & DAN REYNOLDS CAMP STEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In appreciation of Carol & Dan Reynolds By: Elaine & Michael Glazer By: Leonard “Sam” Baker By: Ivy & Herman Segal AL & FRAN SACHS CAMP STEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAMP SIMCHA FUND CBI STAFF DEVELOPMENT FUND CEMETERY FUND In memory of Ruthe & Mike Michaels By: Barbara Anderson CHANEN PRESCHOOL FUND In memory of Isaac Feldman By: Cindy & Mark Brauner In honor of Sofia & Josh By: Barbara & Joseph Jackson In honor of birthday of Nancy Moffitt By: Teri & Robert Golden In memory of Evelyn Brauner By: Cindy & Mark Brauner MEMORIAL FUND cont’d In memory of Linda Shultz By: Arizona Farm Bureau In memory of Arthur Seligman By: Linda & Robert Seligman In memory of Irv Schauer By: Elayne & Joseph Reichbach In memory of Florence Shumow By: Natalie Katz MENSCH NIGHT OUT FUND MERCAZ ISRAEL CENTER CHANEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND MITZVAH PROJECT DAVIDSON CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND MUSIC FUND DIANA & RON LEEDS & FAMILY CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of Rhoda Andrews By: Jim Andrews EVANNE COPLAND KOFMAN BIBLICAL GARDEN FUND In memory of Ada Bistrow By: Oseran Family, Present Family & Brodie Family FEFFER LIBRARY FUND In memory of Ada Bistrow By: Nancy & Larry Moffitt PLOTKIN JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND In memory of Myer Orlikoff By: Steven Orlikoff In memory of Sylvia Robbins By: Barbara & Herbert Winograd HAPPY OCCASION FUND In honor of birthday of Lou Cohen By: Susan & Rob Weis RABBI KAHN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In appreciation by Edythe & Robert Ligorsky RABBI KELLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Dorothy Bonn By: Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bonn In memory of Samuel Patlove By: Lola & Jacob Shapiro In appreciation by Marcea & Richard Azimov THE STEIN FAMILY MIKVEH FUND RACHAMIN FRAZIN FAMILY FUND KOL ISHA FUND MAGDA & ERNEST WILLINGER YEAR IN ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND MAYA SCHULDER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Maya Schulder By: Robin & Jeff Wolf In honor of my Bar Mitzvah By: David Hymovitch In honor of Judi Berman By: Susan Weltman By: Andrea Sloan MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Maurice Berger By: Magda Willinger In memory of Sidney Berman By: Hope & Randy Levin In memory of Netti Lebovitz By: Magda Willinger In memory of Hedwig Kirschner By: Elaine & Rudolf Kirschner In memory of Dan Broida By: Roma Wittcoff RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TEACHER FUND TORAH COMMENTARY FUND WELCOME HOME PROJECT FUNDS: th Donations received after October 10 will appear in the December issue of the bulletin.
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