The Beth Israel Bulletin

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1 The Beth Israel Bulletin A Publication of Beth Israel Synagogue November 2017 ~ Cheshvan/Kislev 5778 Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Rabbi Nebraska winter is nearly upon us. In Hebrew, winter is called "choref, which also means to sharpen. The nights are longer, we spend more time indoors, gathering our thoughts, and sharpening our minds and hearts. Let each of us this winter make use of this opportunity and take advantage of all the learning opportunities our holy shul has to offer. Let us sharpen our minds and soften our hearts. Blessings for a cozy winter with much growth, Rabbi Ari Rabbi Shlomo Abramovich, Visiting Scholar Rav Kook had a special moto, a short sentence, for each Hebrew month. His moto for the month of Cheshvan was When the spirit shines, even foggy skies make pleasant light. At this time of the year, the days are getting shorter, the weather is starting to be not so pleasant, and everything might look quite gloomy. This is the time to remind ourselves that it all starts from within, and when it looks dark outside, it is time to light the inside. The fall and the winter are times for growth, for working on our internal sources of energy, and for learning more Torah, in order to inspire and light ourselves. Rabbi Shlomo We apologize for an October bulletin not being produced. Please note this publication includes birthdays and anniversaries for both October and November and thank you s, mazel tov s, and donations made from August 24 through October 25. For any questions, please contact Mary Sue Grossman. Table of Contents Beth Israel Todah / From the Kay Family... 2 Mazel Tov / Project Dreamland / New Members... 3 JYE BI / Week of Learning / Visiting Scholar... 4 Photo Gallery... 5 Death & Mourning Class / New Logo Design... 6 Calendar of Events / NCSY... 7 Birthdays / Anniversaries... 8 Donations... 9 Yahrzeits / In Memoriam Life & Legacy / Did You Know Beth Israel Synagogue Pacific Street, Omaha NE / bethisrael@orthodoxomaha.org (402)

2 BETH ISRAEL STAFF Rabbi Ari Dembitzer Rabbi Rabbi Shlomo Abramovich Visiting Scholar Mary Sue Grossman Executive Director Lori Aaron Ann Kurtzman Sieve Administrative Assistant Jay Benton Housekeeping Leo Fettman Cantor Emeritus Board of Commissioners Toba Cohen-Dunning, President Bruce Goldberg Financial - Vice President Jeffrey Stein Administrative Julee Katzman Vice President Secretary Bruce Potash Membership Jeff Kirshenbaum Vice President Treasurer Bruce Goldberg Financial Bruce Potash - Vice President Membership Vice President Jeff Kirshenbaum Treasurer Jeffrey Stein Administrative Vice President Julee Katzman Secretary Joel Alperson Joel Janet Alperson Kohll Lynne Debbie Saltzman Kricsfeld Helene Lynne Saltzman Shrago Michael Helene Shrago Sherry Michael Taxman Shrago Harry Andreea Weiner Shnayder All Lauren past Tam presidents Sherry Taxman Harry Weiner All past presidents The next Board of Commissioners meeting will be held on June The 14 beginning next Board of at Commissioners 6:30pm meeting the will Social be held Hall. on November Agenda items 8th beginning must submitted at 6:30pm two weeks in the in advance. Social Hall. Agenda items must be submitted two weeks in advance. A warm thank you to Beth Israel s wonderful supporters...to Shirley & David Goodman for sponsoring a Week of Learning for the yahrzeit of Shirley s father, Harry Noodell....to Yaakov and Faige Jeidel for sponsoring kiddush in honor of the birth and continued health of their daughter Lea, as a thank you for their warm Omaha welcome, and to recognize the good that G-d has bestowed upon them. to the sponsors of the September Simcha Kiddush: Anniversaries - Josh Priluck & Anna Goldberg, Bruce & Cindy Goldberg; Birthdays - Yosef Siegel, David Goodman by Shirley Goodman, Anne Joseph by Ed & Nate Joseph, Deborah Platt, Aaron Kurtzman by Jordana Kurtzman, Nancy Rampey Biniamow, Esther Silver, Deborah Platt & Nancy Rampey Biniamow by Lourdes Secolam, Mary Sue Grossman by Alex Grossman; Other - In honor of Crystal Epstein s birthday and her dissertation defense by Aryeh Epstein....to Shirley & David Goodman for providing funding for the JYE BI Kick-Off event....to the many volunteers who helped make the JYE BI Kick-Off event such a great success....to Julee Katzman for sponsoring kiddush on the first day of Rosh Hashanah for the yahrzeit of Rick Katzman....to Helene & Jack Shrago for sponsoring kiddush on the second day of Rosh Hashanah....to Jordana Kurtzman, Anna Goldberg, Linda Potash, Anna Priluck, Dani Shrago, and other volunteers for their continuing work with the planning, shopping, baking, and clean-up for kiddush and Seudah Shlishit....to Yoni & Liora Herskovitz and to Rabbi Ari and Laura for hosting the JYE BI Sukkot Hop....to Rabbi Ari and Laura for hosting the JYE BI 7th-12th grade Chill and Grill....to the October Simcha Sponsors: Birthdays: Monty Smith by Douglas & Crystal Smith; Laura Dembitzer by Ari Dembitzer; Jean & David Cahan by Jean & David Cahan; Iris Ricks by Marty Ricks; Linda Potash by Bruce Potash; Maxine Kirshenbaum by Joe Kirshenbaum; Jack Kozlen by Bette Kozlen; Beth Cohen by Harry Berman & Family; Rick Eirenberg; Yehuda Simcha Shyken by Paul & Susie Shyken. Anniversaries: Lourdes & Shelly Lerner; Ron & Marlene Wiseman; Scott & Shoshy Susman; Debbie & Ron Powers....to the Banner family for sponsoring the salad bar and ice cream bar in honor of Elliott s yahrzeit. To Our Friends at Beth Israel Mere words cannot adequately express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the kindness shown to our family from Our Friends at Beth Israel. We were so very honored and moved upon learning that Our Friends at Beth Israel so graciously sponsored our meal of condolence after the funeral in blessed memory of our daughter, Jennifer. We thought we had a small family, how wrong we were. We are so fortunate to have the Beth Israel family in our lives. As we stated in the Jewish Press: As Beth Israel s slogan says, If you can t live in Israel, second best is Omaha. We feel it should be reversed. We have always felt, for the 32 years we have lived here, that we were living in the best Jewish community. Family of Jennifer Beth Kay, Les, Helen, Joanna, Ben, David and Matt 2

3 Lauren & Tommy Tam on birth of a son, Ori on September 9. Welcoming Ori home were siblings Hunter, Lily, Ilana, and Sadie....to Lynne & Errol Saltzman on the birth of a granddaughter, Daisy Mae. She is the daughter of Scott & Sarah Saltzman of Denver and big brother Max also welcomed her home....to Marsha & Milt Kleinberg on the engagement of their son, Hershel, to Lisa Cohen. Hershel and Lisa met through J Date. They will be married in Virginia in the spring with another ceremony at a later date in Israel....to Evan Varkony on the engagement of his daughter, Tammy, to Vadim Matveyev. Their wedding will be in January in Austin, Texas. Have a special celebration in your family? Please call or the office and let us to share your simcha news! Celebrating a special happening in November? A birthday or anniversary? Be a part of the November Simcha Kiddush on Saturday, November 11. Just $25 helps make the happening extra special. Call Bette Kozlen or the office to be included. The December Simcha Kiddush will be held December 16th. A warm Beth Israel welcome to our newest members! Andy & Bracha Goldsweig, Naomi & Ezra Fred Weiss Katherine Pawlowski Millie Campbell John Berlowitz Thanksgiving Schedule Thursday, November 23 9:00 a.m. - Shacharit 10:00 a.m. - Thanksgiving the Jewish Way with Rabbi Ari 11:00 a.m. - Football Madness Join the fun and burn off some calories to make more room for pumpkin pie! Project Dreamland 2017 November 9-12 Following the fabulous experience in March of 2016, Beth Israel is excited to welcome another group who will truly inspire those who meet them. These young men and women who cope daily with significant physical challenges or are fighting cancer, will share their zest for life and their inner strength. The group arrives Thursday evening, November 9 and departs Sunday, November 12. The weekend itinerary is jam-packed with events at Beth Israel and around the community. Shabbat night activities will include a Shabbat dinner, prepared by guest chef, Ben Shapiro. Dinner will begin promptly at 6pm. Project Dreamland guests will share their stories throughout the evening. Following Shabbat services on Saturday morning, November 11, join in celebrating both our visitors and November simchas, with the November Simcha Kiddush. A special Seudah Shlishit and musical Havdalah will conclude the celebration of Shabbat. Project Dreamland I at the Henry Doorly Zoo Shabbat dinner reservation deadline is Monday, November 5. SEATING IS LIMITED! Call the office at (402) for reservations. Volunteers are also needed to help with a variety of events. Contact Yaakov Jeidel - click here - to be part of the volunteer crew. Don t miss being a part of this amazing celebration of inner strength! 3

4 Jewish Youth Experience at Beth Israel Beth Israel s innovative, dynamic new program for youth of all ages Shabbat Programming 10:30-11:15 a.m. Class times may vary slightly - please confirm with the teacher. All classes may not be held each week 3-6 years - Middot Class with Dr. Gendelman 7-11 years - Parsha Pearls with Mr. Gerber years - Shmooz n Torah with Faige Jeidel years - Matmidim with Mr. Shrago Approx 12pm, Teen Class with Rabbi Ari Tot Shabbat 10:40-11 a.m. - For 3-6 year olds Nov 25, Dec 16, Jan 20 Led by teens with Faige Jeidel Sunday Programming 10-11:30 a.m. - For K-6th Grades Nov 5 - Shabbat & Humility Nov 12 - Being Happy with What You Have Nov 19 - Honoring Parents & Respect JYE BI/P.J. Library 10:30-11:30a.m. - Infants - 6 years Dec 3, Jan 7 Baby-sitting for ages 6 months - 6 years Monday Programming 5-6:30 p.m. - 7th-12th Grades Nov 6 - JYE BI at Sky Zone Nov 20 - Chill & Learn, Red Mango Many thanks to our awesome JYE BI staff Donald Gerber, Dr. Howie Gendelman, Leon Shrago, Faige Jeidel, Sarah Abrahamson, Rabbi Ari, Rabbi Shlomo, Hodaya Abramovich, and Yaakov Jeidel. WEEK OF LEARNING AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE Sponsoring a Week of Learning is a wonderful way to commemorate a special occasion and support Beth Israel. A sponsorship is just $100. Contact the office to schedule. Weekday Mornings Approximately 20 mins before Mincha Insights into the Weekly Torah Portion Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Bagels & Beit Medrash Monday 12:00 p.m. - Talmudic Tales with Rabbi Shlomo Thursday 7:45 a.m. - Ethics Class with Rabbi Ari 9:30 a.m. - Woman's Class with Rabbi Ari 12 noon - Lunch and Learn with Rabbi UNMC Study according to your schedule with Torah in Your Home. Meet one-on-one, or with a few friends for this learning opportunity. Contact Rabbi Shlomo to set up a time. Bar and Bat Mitzvah prep provided by Donald Gerber and Rabbi Ari. Contact them directly for additional information. See left column for JYE BI schedule Beth Israel Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Abramovich Beth Israel continues to benefit from the talents of Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Abramovich, the synagogue s visiting scholar. Treat yourself to any or all of his class offerings. Mondays, 12-1pm, Beth Israel Talmudic Tales Thursdays, Lunch & Learn, 12pm UNMC Jewish Ethics Friday Learning Series, 11:15-12pm Kripke Jewish Federation Library Presented through the Jewish Federation of Omaha November 10 & 17 - Haredi Communities in Israel December 1, 8, & 15 - Chanukah Sessions will include a discussion of the history of Chanukah, the cultural and religious aspects, and a look at Chanukah and Zionism. Rabbi Shlomo is also happy to schedule small group or one-on-one learning. Please contact him directly at sabramovich@orthodoxomaha.org or (402)

5 Traveling to St. Louis for the Sr. NCSY Fall Convention were NCSYers Ariel Rife, Joshua Kurtzman, Isaac Kurtzman, Zoe Berman, Lior Nicholson, Gavin Smith and Devlin Smith along with Faige & Yaakov Jeidel & Lea. JYE BI Kick Off Event Pics - It Was AWESOME! Assaf Barnoy and Rabbi Ari Hannah Stein, Lily Tam, & Darby Smith with Elyssa Stein JYE BI Chill & Learn at Red Mango Sasha & Sima Denenberg JYE BI Sunday Programming Josef Siegel, Sarah Abrahamson & Ella Bracha Goldsweig & Ezra 5

6 Beth Israel Sisterhood Gift Shop Perfect for your gift giving needs The gift shop has wide variety of items for holdiays, weddings, babies, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries...or just for yourself. Gift Shop open during synagogue office hours, Mon - Thu, 9 am to 4 pm; Fri, 9 am to 2 pm Gift Shop Chair - Lynne Saltzman The Jewish Way to Death and Mourning Sundays, Dec 10 & :15 a.m. How does Judaism view death? What are mourning practices? What are the steps one takes when a loved one dies? How does one properly observe shiva and for how long? Rabbi Ari will answer these questions and many others while teaching about all aspects related to death and mourning including the spiritual side of death in addition to the full array of ritual practices including preparation, burial, shiva, and year of mourning as well as yahrzeits. Please reserve the dates now and plan to attend these important classes. We are delighted to share a new design in the Beth Israel page of the Teepublic store. Inspired by the mural on the historic Pinnacle Bank Building downtown and hand-lettered by Stephanie Plenner Gerber, Shalomaha is available as apparel, mugs, tote bags, and more. Items also still available with the epic If I Can t Live in Israel, Second Best is Omaha logo. The shul receives a profit on all sales Start on Beth Israel s home page at orthodoxomaha.org and treat yourself today! Looking Ahead to Chanukah! First Night of Chanukah - Tuesday, December 12 Beth Israel Shabbat/Chanukah Dinner - Friday, December 15 December Simcha Kiddush - Saturday, December 16 Beth Israel Chanukah Carnival - Sunday, December 17 Visit the Gift Shop for menorahs, candles, decorations, kids' books, games, toys, and decooprations 6

7 Early bird registration through December 1st Beth Israel will reimburse the cost of early bird registration and travel expense Nov 5 - JYE BI - Shabbat & Humility Nov 5 - Sisterhood Donor Luncheon Silent Auction & Style Show Nov 6 - JYE BI at Sky Zone Nov 8 - Board of Commissioners Meeting Nov Project Dreamland Nov 11 - November Simcha Kiddush Nov 12 - JYE BI - Being Happy with What You Have Nov 19 - JYE BI - Honoring Parents & Respect Nov 23 - Thanksgiving the Jewish Way - Class with Rabbi Ari Nov 25 - Tot Shabbat BE A PART OF AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE! Questions? Talk to Yaakov, Faige or Rabbi Shlomo OTHER UPCOMING NSCY EVENTS February Regional Yarchei Kallah February JSU President s Day Weekend Trip May Jr. Spring Regional May Sr. Spring Regional Shopping on Amazon? Start by clicking the Amazon link on Beth Israel s home page at orthodoxomaha.org. Every purchase you make on Amazon that begins on the Beth Israel website returns a percentage of the purchase to the synagogue. Link found on the bottom right of the synagogue home page. Dec 3 - JYE BI P.J. Library Dec 9 - December Simcha Kiddush Dec 10 - Jewish Way to Death & Mourning Dec 16 - JYE BI Tot Shabbat Dec 16 - December Simcha Kiddush Dec 17 - Jewish Way to Death & Mourning Dec 15 - Shabbat Chanukah Dinner Dec 17 - Chanukah Carnival Dec NCSY Winter Conclave Dec 23 - Bar Mitzvah of Noah Shrago Dec 24-Jan 2 - Jewish Federation Teen Trip Community Mikvah The beautiful community mikvah is located in the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home on the JCC campus. For mikvah access, please contact Dani Shrago at (402) Kindly give Dani as much notice as possible. Don t miss Rabbi Ari s weekly message. Look for Rav Kook with Ari - Torah from Omaha, Nebraska on Facebook. 7

8 OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT BETH ISRAEL Kiddush Sponsorships Mark a special occasion by sponsoring a weekly kiddush or Seudah Shlishit. Week of Learning Sponsor a Beth Israel Week Day Learning for just $100, which includes nearly 20 classes. This is a wonderful opportunity to mark a special event. Simcha Plaques A birthday, anniversary, birth of a child or grandchild, Bar or Bat Mitzvah in your family? Simcha plaques at just $100, and are a wonderful way to commemorate your special event. The Tree of Life A beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate a milestone or commemorate a loved one is with a lasting presence on the Tree of Life. Prices begin at $300. Tree of Life donations fund Beth Israel Endowment Fund. Additional sponsorship opportunities include Lunch & Learn program, NCSY Shabbatons, youth events, Shabbat Sheet, Scholar-in- Residence programs, college outreach, and many other opportunities. Beth Israel Tribute Cards Tribute cards are a wonderful - and easy! - way to commemorate a special occasion, wish someone a speedy recovery, say thank you or express your condolences. Call the synagogue office, bethisrael@orthodoxomaha.org, submit via the website at or call the synagogue office. For additional information on supporting Beth Israel, please contact Mary Sue Grossman. OCTOBER & NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Beth Israel sends its very best wishes to those who will be celebrating in the coming month. Call the synagogue office for any additions. Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct 3 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 7 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 27 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Shalom Beneda Vera Lewis Rick Eirenberg David Cahan Alexandra Oregon Shyken Samuel Kricsfeld Marvin Parilman Beth Cohen Ron Powers Deborah Kricsfeld Lee Lohman Debbie Powers Ethan Shrago Jean Cahan Assaf Barnoy Aaron Smith Yehoshua Rich Adam Stein Yonatan Rich Yehuda Simcha Shyken Carol Goldberg Jack Kozlen Laura Dembitzer Dasha Stein Montgomery Smith Hedy Kirke Abigail Stein Aviva Segall Frederic Weiss Iris Ricks Linda Potash Sarah Abrahamson BIRTHDAYS Oct 30 Maxine Kirshenbaum Oct 31 Howard Kaiman Oct 31 Isabella Weiss Nov 1 George King Nov 2 Bette Kozlen Nov 2 Gabriel Barnoy Nov 2 Jeanette Nadoff Nov 3 Matt Beneda Nov 5 Marian Cackin Nov 5 Marty Ricks Nov 7 Oz Abramovich Nov 7 Susan Polack Nov 9 Millie Campbell Nov 12 Aurelia Tindall Nov 12 Helena Davidson Nov 13 Ariel Rife Nov 13 Gloria Jones Nov 13 Jake Besser Nov 15 Ann Moskovits Nov 16 Kathy Weiner Nov 16 Madeline Katzman Nov 19 Marvin Kohll Nov 19 Sharon Kirshenbaum Nov 21 Becca Denenberg Nov 21 Lev Denenberg Nov 21 Stephanie Beneda Nov 25 Abiel Oregon Shyken Nov 25 Patti Adler Nov 25 Tippi Denenberg Nov 25 Toba Cohen-Dunning Nov 26 Bennett Fishbain Nov 30 Jack Cohen ANNIVERSARIES Steve & Tippi Denenberg Oct 10 Scott & Shoshy Susman Oct 13 Joshua & Cyntha Follick Oct 28 David & Patti Adler Nov 8 Jean & David Cahan Nov 15 Marty & Iris Ricks Nov 15 James & Susan Polack Nov 26 Celebrate your family simchas at the November Simcha Kiddush, Saturday, November 11th. It s just $25 to be a sponsor. Call the office at (402) to sign-up. 8

9 CONTRIBUTIONS Beth Israel acknowledges, with sincere thanks, the following contributions made from August 25 through October 25, 2017 In honor of Hersz & Paulette Flatowicz 69th wedding anniversary - The Flatowicz Family In honor of Jack and Helene Shrago s 50th Wedding Anniversary - Ronna Kaplan, Ed & Anne Joseph, Jan & Phil Wayne, Maximo & Jeanne Shechet, Les & Helen Kay, Dana & Eddie Gonzales, Jack & Bette Kozlen In honor of Kayla Schnayder s Bat Mitzvah - Lourdes Secola & family In honor of Allen Gonsher on receiving a life time achievement award in social work - Lourdes Secola & family In honor of the good people of Beth Israel - David Lekowsky In honor of great friends, Mary Sue Grossman, Sarah Grossman, & Beth Cohen - Toba Cohen- Dunning In memory of Janet Glass - Mary Sue & Alex Grossman, Bruce and Cindy Goldberg, Stacey & Jonathan Rockman, Nancy Rips, Jack & Helene Shrago, Bette & Jack Shrago, Julee Katzman, Anne & Ed Joseph, Paul & Susie Shyken, Bruce & Linda Potash, Ann Moskovits, David & Shirley Goodman, Jane Fishkin & The Fishkin Family In honor of Rabbi Shlomo Abramovich, for his PHD in Jewish History - Maneva Ruth & Harold Edelman In honor of Lauren and Tommy Tam, Mazel Tov on the birth of Ori Tam - Maneva Ruth & Harold Edelman, Patricia Newman, Donald Gerber, Anne & Ed Joseph In memory of Eunice Denenberg - Stacey & Jonathan Rockman, Esther Silver, Paul & Susie Shyken, Maneva Ruth & Harold Edelman, Ann Moskovits GENERAL DONATIONS In memory of Betty Ruth Goldstrom - Lourdes Secola & family, Jack & Helene Shrago In honor of Deborah Platt s birthday - Maneva Ruth & Harold Edelman In memory of Jennifer Kay - Donald Gerber In memory of Michael Silver - Anonymous Donor In honor of Beth Israel - Paulette & Hersz Flatowicz In honor of Rabbi Ari Dembitzer - Andy, Bracha, Naomi, & Ezra Goldsweig In memory of Michael Silver s mother, Esther Silver - Anonymous Donor For a great Shabbat - Avinoam Sapir Condolences on Coke Tillman s loss - Lynne & Errol Saltzman Get well to Kathy Weiner - Lynne & Errol Saltzman Get well to Marilyn Tipp - Lynne & Errol Saltzman In honor of Rabbi Shlomo & Hodaya Abramovich - Andy & Bracha Goldsweig In honor of Eric & Tova Dunning - Jack & Bette Kozlen In honor of Shirley Weinstein - Esther Silver For the Bar Mitzvah of Michael Denenberg - Esther Silver In honor of Donald Gerber - Shoshy & Scott Susman Condolences on the loss of Carol Parsow - Mike & Marina Sadofsky Condolences on Mort Glass loss - Patricia Newman In memory of Ben Kaiman - Joan M. Kaiman Happy birthday to Susan Polack - Ann Moskovits Happy birthday to Bette Kozlen - Ann Moskovits In honor of Beth Israel - Paulette Flatowicz RABBI S DISCRETIONARY FUND DONATIONS In honor of Ari Dembitzer & family, with best wishes for a happy & healthy New Year - Janet Brewster In honor of Bonnie Hine s birthday - Howard Kaiman In memory of Janet Glass - Beth Cohen & Harry Berman Get well to Kathy Weiner - Ida & Shirly Banner Edward & Tillie Weiner - Dik & Ina Weiner Max I. Weiner - Harry & Kathy Weiner & family Edna Garelick - Harold Epstein Aaron Feldman - Lori & Howard Feldman Leo Chodak - Linda & Mark Abrahamson Beatrice Saltzman - Errol & Lynne Saltzman - Beautification Fund A deep thanks to everyone for their donations to Beth Israel which supports the synagogue s on-going operations. Your generosity makes a true difference to the financial health of our wonderful shul. Todah Rabah! 9

10 YAHRZEITS Sam Baum - Marilyn Ivers & Sons Isadore Blumkin - Frances Blumkin Yaakov Bogot - Rose Schupack Louis Bordy - Joe Bordy Joseph Chernicoff - Susan Katzman Don Cohen - Mel Cohen Sarah Diamond - Minde & Jack Diamond Fagie Hinda Diamond - Minde & Jack Diamond Ergeeca Drooker - Mary Sue & Alex Grossman Sam Fedman - Linda & Mark Abrahamson Mollie Franklin - Jack & Helene Shrago - Youth Sponsorship fund Rebecca Friedman - Sol & Lois Friedman Norman Garrop - Barbara Garrop Shmuel Gendelman - Bonnie Bloch & Howard Gendelman Jean Gendler - Sally Wintroub Morris Goldberg - Manny & Carol Goldberg Adrie Golomb - Mary Sue & Alex Grossman Millie Grossman - Mary Sue & Alex Grossman Shmuel Zvi Grossman - Mary Sue & Alex Grossman Yakov James King - George King Gussie Zweiback Kirshenbaum - Joe & Maxine Kirshenbaum Abraham Kirshenbaum - Joe & Maxine Kirshenbaum Solomon Mezey - Georgia Ann Steinberg & family Morris Nachman - E.A. Nachman & Doris Nachman Harry Noodell - Shirley & David Goodman Yetta Orenstein - Marcia Lipsman Maurice H. (Moe) Pessen Sydney & Margie Pessen Harry Rothkop - Harriet Rothkop Harry Schulman - Dennis & Nancy Schulman Morris Shrago - Jack & Helene Shrago Howard Silber - Sissy Silber Arthur Simon - Norman Simon, Edith Siegler Sally Ann Siporin - Harold Siporin Harry Smith - Roger & Jeri Smith Joseph Weinberg - E.A. & Doris Nachman Israel Wezelman - Sol Wezelman Rebecca Winberg - Roger & Helen Porter Mary Zalk - Harlan & Dorothy Hockenberg Sam Zorinsky - Eldon & Sheryl Zorinsky Would you like a list of all yahrzeits for which you receive notices during the year? Simply call the synagogue office and a list will be sent to you. Also, copies of the 2017 Book of Remembrance are available in the office. Bonnie London Janet Glass Phyllis Anne Roffman Dr. Sol Kutler Eunice Denenberg Tom Schloting In Memoriam Shirlee Solotrovsky Jerome Lerner Dr. Milton Simon Sue Kwasman Barton Greenberg Beth Israel extends condolences and wishes of comfort to our members and members of the community on the recent loss of loved ones. A tribute card is a lovely way to let express your condolences. Call the synagogue office at (402) or executiveasst@orthodoxomaharg to send a card for condolences or any other occasion. 8

11 How do you express your commitment to your community? How do you support the Jewish organizations that are important to you? What can you do for future generations to ensure that they are well-served by the Jewish organizations you support? You can leave a legacy A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Life & Legacy is coordinated in Omaha through the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation. Through Life & Legacy, Omahans are continuing to express their passion for sustaining the many Jewish programs and services by making a legacy commitment. The gift that you make today will ensure the financial stability of the Omaha Jewish community for generations to come. Many, many thanks to the wonderful Life & Legacy donors who have signed his/her Letter of Intent in support of Beth Israel s future. Harry Berman Marilyn Berman Jake Besser Susie Besser Bonnie Bloch Beth Cohen Michael & Karen Cohen Toba Cohen-Dunning Eric Dunning Cantor Leo & Annette Fettman Howard Gendelman Donald Gerber Ronald Giller David & Shirley Goodman Josh & Amanda Gurock Ed & Anne Joseph Julee Katzman Sharon Kirshenbaum Jeff Kirshenbaum Marsha Kleinberg Milton Kleinberg David & Janet Kohll Jack Kozlen Alan Kricsfeld Debbie Kricsfeld Ann Moskovits Patricia Newman Linda Neumann Potash Bruce Potash Marty & Iris Ricks Carl Riekes Zoe Riekes Lynne-Carol Saltzman Helene Shrago Jack Shrago Gary Shyken Liat Shyken Paul Shyken Susann Shyken Esther Silver Harry Weiner Kathy Weiner Anonymous (8) Please make your commitment to the future of Beth Israel Synagogue through the Life & Legacy program. For additional information on Life & Legacy program, please contact Bonnie Bloch, Donald Gerber or Mary Sue Grossman Another great JYE BI / PJ Library session was held Sunday, October 29 with books, crafts, and music. For infants through age 6, the next event will be Sunday, November 19. Thanks to Hodaya and Rabbi Shlomo for leading this program. Did You Know??...the CRC has a great phone app so you can always check kosher symbols right at your fingertips. Look for the crc Kosher Guide in your phone s app store....the synagogue office is open 9am-4pm, Monday through Thursday and 9am-2pm on Friday....Beth Israel sends a weekly on Thursday afternoons? If you aren t receiving it, please bethisrael@orthodoxomaha.org....the three Omaha synagogues send s with information on any death in the Jewish community....you can register for all synagogue events online at orthodoxomaha.org....the eruv was recently checked and confirmed to be kosher. For a map of the eruv, visit the Beth Israel website....rabbi Ari leads a learning session immediately following Shacharit each day....krispy Kreme locations in Omaha and Council Bluffs are certified kosher....rabbi Ari will be traveling with the Omaha Teen Trip to Israel in late December. Beth Israel teens participating in the trip include Lily Cohen, Max Kohll, Ilana McNamara, Lior Nicholson, and Devlin Smith. 1

12 Beth Israel Synagogue NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID OMAHA, NE PERMIT #329 Beth Israel Synagogue is a member of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED «Bulletin Mailing List - November 2017» «F2» «F3», «F4» «F5» Parsha Vayera - Nov 3 & 4 6:00 pm Candle Lighting 5:40 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 7:00 pm Havdalah Parsha Chayei Sara - Nov 10 & 11 4:52 pm Candle Lighting 4:35 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 5:53 pm Havdalah SERVICE SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2017 Shacharit Schedule Regular Weekday - 7:00 a.m 9:00 a.m. - Shabbat, Sunday & Holidays Friday Night Mincha, Maariv, Kabbalat Shabbat See schedule below CANDLE LIGHTING AND HAVDALAH TIMES REMINDER! To assure the scheduling of mincha/maariv minyan times in advance, please contact the office by the Wednesday of the week before the date. This allows the synagogue to include those times in the weekly schedule and also allow minyan attendees to adjust their schedules accordingly. Shabbat Mevarchim Parsha Toldot - Nov 17 & 18 4:46 pm Candle Lighting 4:25 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 5:47 pm Havdalah Parsha Vayetzei - Nov 24 & 25 4:41 pm Candle Lighting 4:25 pm Mincha/Seudah Shlishit 5:44 pm Havdalah