A Comfortable New Year?

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1 Rabbi Michael Ungar To the entire BE THS family: L shanah tovah tikatevu May you be written down for a good year. A story is told of an old Jewish man who was involved in an automobile accident. Luckily, no one was injured seriously, but ambulances were called to the site anyway. Just to be safe, the EMTs decided to take the man to the hospital. They placed him on a gurney and wheeled him into the ambulance. As they closed the door one EMT turned to him and asked, are you comfortable? Without missing a beat, the old man answered, I make a nice living. We live in a society in which we place a fair amount of emphasis on comfort. There are pain clinics, La-Z-Boy recliners, and car seats with warmers; we do not like to be uncomfortable (just ask anyone who has flown coach to Israel!). While this might be an American value, being comfortable is not necessarily a Jewish one. Moses warned about getting complacent; he feared that the people would grow lazy and fail to appreciate G-d s blessings. The Judges and Prophets shared the same message, as did many of our sages. They warned us not to get so used to our prayers that they become rote. We are taught to try to bring new meaning to mitzvot, to challenge ourselves to try new ones, and to learn about Judaism from different angles. It is significant that we are called Israel; this name, given to Jacob, means to NEWSLETTER September YR$T / 5778 LWLA A Comfortable New Year? struggle with God. Even in our relationship with the Lord we are not supposed to get too comfortable! It is important to remember this as we go into a new Jewish year. We often become accustomed to doing things the same way year after year. We have parts of ourselves that we want to change, but we do not because we have simply gotten used to them. There are new challenges we know we should take on, but we are afraid of what the change might mean. In short, we do not want to be too uncomfortable. This is near and dear to me this year especially as I make a new home with my wife in Cleveland. Luckily, I am not worried about any discomfort in our relationship, but otherwise there are a lot of changes in store for me. These changes will push me outside of my comfort zone and this is a good thing. As a congregation, Beth El the Heights Synagogue will probably sense some discomfort too. For over twenty years, Rabbi Adler has led the congregation; his mark is on so much of BE THS ethos and vibe. A new rabbi arriving on the scene is a big change. There are lots of questions: What will change? What will remain the same? What will the reaction be? Will this still feel like home? (continued on page 6) Beth El - The Heights Synagogue builds vibrant Jewish community. We welcome all in participatory, traditional, egalitarian worship and learning. Saturday Morning Services at 9:15 s 3246 Desota Ave., Cleveland Hts., OH s (

2 Co-Presidents Robin Dubin Bud Stern Contact Information Questions? Concerns? Comments? Complaints? Please do not hesitate to contact the Presidents by or telephone Robin (216) Bud (216) Help Us Stay In Touch! Please be sure we have your current contact information. Send changes to bethelheights.org or call (216) Keep Up with the News! Join the BE-THS Lists! Send an to Mick Miller, if you need help with signing up. The Pause That Reflects According to Jewish tradition, it is customary to blow the Shofar from Rosh Hodesh (the New Moon) of the month of Elul until the day before Rosh Hashana so that people will be aroused to prayer and t shuvah. T shuvah literally means return. Spiritual return is a process of re-alignment with the Divine Spark within and around us, and with family and community. During the High Holy Days, we are bidden to search within our own hearts to find ways to improve to work on mitzvot, to treat others better, to let G-d into our lives. And in preparation, we can seek out people we have hurt, slighted, or wronged -- in order to apologize and ask for forgiveness. Debra Cash, involved with the Board of Directors of the National Havurah Committee, reminds us that we get comfortable with the way we do things even when our habits are less than noble. Even spiritually, the little habits and negative thoughts we have as people are comfortable because we are used to them. From the easy dismissal of someone else s feelings and a bit of malicious gossip to the ability to ignore injustice, evil habits become easy to repeat, hard to challenge, nearly unnoticeable. T shuvah challenges the negative habits, first by challenging us to notice what we do. The hard work of change is to choose not to continue the false habits that we are so comfortable with. We also may reflect on hurts we have received during the past year. Rabbi Edith Held Mencher comments as follows: We actually can feel newly wounded at the High Holiday services as we remember the ways in which parents, Beth El The Heights Synagogue Newsletter, Vol. 21, No. 1, September 2018 Beth El The Heights Synagogue Carol Bruml, Editor Telephone , news@bethelheights.org Submittal deadline is the 7 th of each month Desota Ave., Cleveland Heights, OH Published 11 times per year. For address or mailing list change, call spouses, ex-spouses, siblings, and friends may have hurt us but seem not to grasp their impact. They may actually rebuff our efforts to have them understand and change, perhaps telling us that we brought the bad treatment on ourselves or that we should get over it and move on. As we attempt to use the liturgy to reflect upon our own desire to change, we may find ourselves considering the many painful impasses and high levels of conflict in some of our relationships. So part of this process involves making peace with people we have been upset with and really letting the hurts go even if the other party does NOT apologize! Make peace with our fellow man. This is also true of our own community. If we have offended anyone, please let us know. Give us a chance to offer an apology. If you have offended anyone within our congregation, please contact that person and apologize. Even if you didn t mean to hurt them. Or even if you did. Shanah tovah! Robin Dubin & Bud Stern, Co-Presidents q WBTKT HBWU HN$L

3 The Flip Side of Convenience It is exactly for the reasons that I found this article difficult to write, that you may want to consider becoming a member of Beth El The Heights Synagogue. Let me start from the beginning. Soon after our synagogue was founded, we agreed to describe Beth El The Heights Synagogue as traditional, participatory, and egalitarian. Years later, we still wear these labels on our sleeves. We are very proud that so many of our members keep this synagogue active and vibrant. Over these last twenty years, we have continued to grow as individuals and as a congregation. But none of it was easy. It took a lot of hard work from all of our members to get us where we are today. We all rolled up our sleeves and got our hands dirty, and we continue to do so. This work ranges from washing dishes, to helping prepare Shabbat lunches, leining, preparing divrei Torah and more. Admittedly, at times, the aggregate of these efforts has taken a toll on many of us. It s not easy to maintain a synagogue, from infrastructure to growing members; it is a lot of work, and it is time consuming. But, like everything, there s always another side Earlier this year, I came across an article about inconvenience. 1 The author put forth an eloquent argument about how inconvenience can be both a positive and a negative. Instinctively, most of us probably already know this. Some conveniences are great, others not so good. My guess is that each of you can make a lengthy list of both. After I read the article I realized (for full transparency) that I grew up in a very convenient synagogue. Every Shabbat there were people who provided me with grape juice and pastries; services and sermons were routinely presented; and someone always planned the extracurricular activities for me. It was very nice, and it worked. After I entered adulthood, and became a member of Beth El The Heights Synagogue, I came to appreciate the work needed to create that convenience. The learning never stopped at BE THS; the challenges were both formidable and enticing. It was because of this atmosphere 3 that I grew as a person, and my life became enriched. Back then, I was reluctant to assume the role of the shul presidency; I thought it daunting. I knew I would have a very difficult time maintaining the high standards set by our previous presidents. I was right on both counts, but in the end, I was the better for all of my time and effort. Recently, I pitched the following concept to our Board: Perhaps we Beth El The Heights Synagogue should be considered an inconvenient synagogue, because inconvenience, at many levels can be good. Some board members really liked the idea, others thought it abhorrent, and still others wanted an alternative. This is why the article is difficult to write: I don t have a resolution for the inconvenience label. Rabbi Michael Ungar just recently joined Beth El The Heights Synagogue as our new rabbi, following the footsteps of our Rabbi Emeritus, Moshe Adler. Rabbi Ungar noticed the inconvenience side of BE-THS right away; he stated that no one can be a wallflower here. If you want to learn, grow, and be active, please consider Beth El - The Heights Synagogue. Opportunities, and the participatory nature of our shul, coupled with high standards and work, make for better individuals and community, and that s what s special about Beth El The Heights Synagogue. 1. Opinion: The Tyranny of Convenience, by Tim Wu. New York Times, February 16, com/2018/02/16/opinion/sunday/tyranny-convenience.html Scott Wachter

4 News from Beth El TW$DX Condolences to: OYLBA OWXYN Stacia Dearmin, whose sister, Camy Dearmin z l, recently passed away in Florida. Laura Gooch and David Kazdan, on the recent death of David s father, and our member, Dr. Philip Kazdan z l. Polly Wilkenfeld, on the recent death of her aunt, Rose Spengler z l. Refuah Sh lema to: Stephanie Gordon Harvey Jacobs Arnold Stone Lenny Tracht Blanche Valancy! HMYL$ HAWPR Yasher Koah to:! XWK R$YY Rabbi Moshe Adler, who has officially been given the title Rabbi Emeritus of Beth El The Heights Synagogue. Arnold Stone, who was finally able to celebrate his bar mitzvah at the Northfield Village Nursing Center, on June 30, 2018, his 90th birthday, with the assistance of Rabbi Mendy Greenberg of Chabad of Twinsburg, who visits Jewish patients at Northfield Village, where Arnold was a rehab patient. Arnold grew up in the Depression years of the 30s, so his parents were never able to afford bar mitzvah lessons for him as a teen, but finally achieved this lifetime wish. Thanks for Contributions to:! HDWT Molly Brudnick, toward the cost of membership in Greater Cleveland Congregations. Bill and Carol Bruml, towards pre-high Holy Day cleaning expenses. Cedars Legacy Fund, toward retiring the building loan. Robin Dubin and Richard Krueck, in memory of Joseph Meyer Dubin z l. Leon Gabinet Adi and Judith Gerblich, in memory of Bronia Gerblich z l. Adi and Judith Gerblich Ilene Gertman Stephanie Gordon Craig and Janet Hoffman Alan Lerner and Erica New Alan and Pamela Levine, in honor of Robin Dubin s retirement. 4 Gary and Marilyn Magden, in memory of Joseph Magden. Esther Moss, in honor of Alan Mintz continuing as Vice President of BE THS. Judith Neuger, in memory of Stanley Neuger z l. Adam and Samantha Probst Juliana Sadock Savino, to the Kiddush Fund. Annette and Benjamin Segall, in honor of the very living Professor Leon Gabinet. Michael Steklof Arnold Stone, in memory of Helen Sonnenstein z l. Rivka Taub Lenny Tracht Note: All High Holy Day ticket contributions will be listed as a group in the November newsletter. Thanks for Kiddush Sponsorships to:! HDWT July 21 Robin Dubin and Richard Krueck in honor of their retirements and their wedding anniversary. August 4 Carol and Bill Bruml, in honor of Carol s birthday and their wedding anniversary. Bill and Carol Bruml, Robin Dubin and Richard Krueck, Joe and Mia Buchwald Gelles, Craig and Janet Hoffman, Erin Rocchio and Becky Schur, Bud Stern, Beth and Scott Wachter, and Mary and Richard Zigmond, welcoming Rabbi Ungar and his wife, Michele, to our congregation. August 25 Rabbi Michael Ungar and Michele Ungar, in memory of Rabbi Ungar s father, Seymour Ungar z l, on his first Yahrzeit. September 8 Ari Klein and Ditte Wolin, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Thanks for Simcha Kiddush contributions to:! HDWT June Frank and Jeanette Buchwald in honor of Frank Buchwald s birthday. Frank and Jeanette Buchwald in honor of Shani Gelles birthday. Barry Starr, in honor of his daughter Elianna s engagement. (continued in next column)

5 (News, continued from page 4) July Lowell and Marsha Katz, in honor of Marsha s birthday. Juliana Sadock Savino, in honor of her son, Fred Cumberworth s, birthday. Erin Rocchio and Becky Schur, in honor of Becky s birthday and their first wedding anniversary. Thanks for Mailing Help to:! HDWT Robin Dubin Bud Stern Marsha Katz Beth Wachter Richard Krueck Scott qwachter Erica New Usher in the New Year! How do you enhance a Beth El service, improve your knowledge of the service, and increase your familiarity with the congregation without formally participating in a service? Answer: By ushering a service. Thank you to Lyndhurst Florist Lyndhurst Florist generously donated five trays of herbs, vegetables, and flowers, a wonderful and encouraging contribution as we began our project of beautifying our landscaping and growing crops that we can use in our kitchen. This gift was very much appreciated. (Lyndhurst Florist, 5368 Mayfield Road, Lyndhust 44124, Karen Kugelman is stepping down or perhaps one should say sitting down from her duties as Head Usher, which she has shouldered since the very beginning of Heights Synagogue, twenty years ago. Thankfully, she is accepting the title of Usher Consultant Extraordinaire. However, she sure could use a couple of new clients, and as the new Head Usher, I m obliged to find them. The only requirement is that you agree to usher one service per (secular, solar) month. So, here is your opportunity to become a great enabler of religious conviction by learning from the master. Our participatory, welcoming service is rarely anarchic because of Karen s knowledge and deft touches. If I can become a decent emulator of her ways, so can you! Just drop me a line expressing qyour interest: Joel Genuth, jgenuth@hotmail.com. Joel Genuth High Holy Day Tickets Members should have received their tickets by now. If you have not, please call the synagogue office or fill out the form on our web page, Tickets requested now will be held at the main entrance; pick yours up from an usher. Getting the mailing out would not have been possible without the help of Bud Stern and Robin Dubin writing letters, Karen Kugelman managing the Book of Remembrance letters and booklet, Bruce Wilkenfeld folding and schlepping, and Mia Buchwald Gelles and Carol Bruml making everything happen. As with most things that happen at BE THS, it takes a lot of helping hands for any accomplishment. Polly Wilkenfeld 5 Help Build and Decorate the Shul Sukkah Come help construct the congregational Sukkah on Sunday, September 16, from 11 AM to 2:00 PM, on the patio. (Adults only, please) Join the festivities: Help complete and decorate the Sukkah on Sunday, September 23: 10 AM - S chach 2 PM - Deorating on the patio. (This is also the rain date for construction.) (All ages welcome!) Questions?? Call the shul office:

6 (A Comfortable New Year? continued from page 1) I plan to take the first year to get to know all of you and the way BE THS does things. There will be some changes for sure, but hopefully introduced in a thoughtful and respectful way. Not everyone will like the changes, while others might be enthusiastic about them. It will, in short, be a little uncomfortable and our tradition teaches us that this is okay if not necessary and good. Memorial Plaque Space remains available on our memorial plaque. Each bronze name plate has room for three lines of text; you will be able to preview the design before it is cast in bronze. Donation for each name plate is $324 (Chai 2, or $18 x $18). If you have questions or need a copy of the form, contact Karen Kugelman, I am so excited to start this new direction in my rabbinic journey; you have all been so welcoming and helpful. As we move forward together, I hope that you will feel a little uncomfortable but comfortable enough to share with me your thoughts and preferences. In this New Year, I am certain that we can help each other as we work (and perhaps occasionally stumble) through this new phase in the life of our congregation. Our discomfort can only help us grow and succeed. Best wishes from my family to you and yours for a happy, healthy, and (un)comfortable 5779! q Rabbi Michael Ungar Cemetery Plots Available Sometimes it is hard to think about certain aspects of life, but people do look ahead and plan for the future in many ways. In the 1950 s Temple Beth El bought hundreds of cemetery plots at Zion Memorial Park at Northfield and Rockside Roads. Many members are interred there, including Rabbi David Genuth z l. Beth El -The Heights Synagogue still owns a few plots. If you are interested in purchasing one or more plots, please contact qditte Wolin at adwolin@dasa93.net or Yahrzeits, September 2018 Elul ~ LWLA Milton Collin 22 Elul 5736 Martin Simon 22 Elul 5729 Freda Wilkenfeld 22 Elul Mildred Fromson 23 Elul 5737 Ida Olshansky 23 Elul 5724 Bernard Cantleberry 25 Elul 5777 Margaret Buchwald 26 Elul Isaac Mendelow 26 Elul Chester Gordon 28 Elul 5772 Berton (Baruch) Michael Kutnick 29 Elul Tishrei ~ YR$T Pincus Newman 1 Tishrei Albert Weinstein 2 Tishrei 5730 Joseph Newman 3 Tishrei 5774 Sara Weinstein 3 Tishrei 5726 Eric Falck 5 Tishrei 5758 Elias Greenhut 7 Tishrei 5718 Carl Wasserman 7 Tishrei 5720 Blossom Levit 9 Tishrei 5721 Marcella Wachter 10 Tishrei Harry Abrams 12 Tishrei 5716 Hyman Goldberg 14 Tishrei 5771 Irene Cowan 15 Tishrei 5732 Harry Dolusky 15 Tishrei 5694 Pearl Rabinowitz 17 Tishrei 5764 Carola Jacobs 19 Tishrei Robert Mendel 19 Tishrei 5771 Jared B. Klein 20 Tishrei 5761 Myrtle Wish 20 Tishrei 5772 Bertha Shifrin 21 Tishrei

7 A tale is told of a simple Jew, a poor man, one Schmuyel by name. He lived an ordinary pious life, praying, toiling, not complaining. Yet Schmuyel was no hero. Oh, no, he took no big risks; he made no big splash in the world. No scholar, no intellect, one could hardly even call him an example for his fellow man. Until one knows his story. It transpired that Schmuyel lived a long and not remarkable life. He died, and his soul was transported to Heaven, as it is written. When the soul of this Schmuyel arrived in Heaven, not one but two legions of angels accompanied him into the divine space. Trumpets sounded, everyone was smiling: it looked and sounded like a hero s welcome. But Schmuyel was no hero. Hasidic Tales of Our Times: The Little Mitzvah One of the most recently arrived asked some questions of his more experienced neighbor. We will call the greenhorn David. David: Some great man? Other: No David: A scholar, a great intellect perhaps, but he doesn t look it. Other: No David: A model of piety? Other: No David: But such a welcome! He must have done something great! Other: No, not great. David: Something small? A big fanfare for something small?? David was genuinely perplexed. I ll tell you about Schmuyel, said the more knowledgeable angel. This Schmuyel was a pious man who went to minyan, said his prayers, a regular Yid. One day, about ten years before his appointed time, he was davening with his fellows and the Hazzan said a particularly heartfelt prayer. Schmuyel noticed that a man standing next to him was not completely alert. This Schmuyel noodged the man, and the group said Amayn together. There were ten voices raised in Amayin, instead of only the nine who were paying strict attention. This prayer and this group Amayn rose up to Heaven, and the Almighty heard it. A terrible disaster that was about to happen in that town was averted, and the lives of nineteen townspeople were saved. It is for the noodge and this Amayn that we are celebrating Schmuyel s entrance into the heavenly flock. The spirit of David wiped away a tear of joy and went up to Schmuyel and kissed him on both cheeks. Baruch Hashem, said David. Schmuyel smiled back and said, Amayn. q 7 By Dr. Bud Stern, IHO Rabbi Moshe Adler Dr. Chasis & the Battle Against Tuberculosis Judith Gerblich invites you and your friends to a showing of a short film about her father s work as a doctor who helped eradicate the widespread outbreak of tuberculosis that occurred in Israel after the Holocaust, when Israel was declared a state and Jews from across the diaspora began to make aliyah. Come to the Maltz Museum for a 40-minute film on this important time in history and stay for a talk-back about the early days of Israel and the fight against infectious disease then and now, Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 PM. $10; $5 for members. Pre-registration required: <

8 Shabbat Playdate September 15 11:00-11:45 am in the Childcare Room Jewish-themed singing and stories for children 7 and younger. Calendar, september YR$T / 5778 LWLA Friday, August 24 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat services with learning, followed by vegetarian-friendly pescatarian dinner. Reservations and pre-payment required, All are invited to Miriam Giardina s home, 1837 Cumberland Road, Cleveland Heights 44118, afterward for an oneg, including singing and games. Saturday, August 25 Lenny Tracht will deliver the d var Torah. Kiddush is sponsored by Rabbi Michael Ungar and Michele Ungar in memory of Rabbi Ungar s father, Seymour Ungar z l, on his first Yahrzeit. Monthly Simcha Kiddush Sunday, August 26 2:00 4:00 pm Neighborhood Ice Cream Social Saturday, September 1 Juliana Sadock Savino will deliver the d var Torah. 9:30 pm S lihot will be held at the home of Becky Schur and Erin Rocchio, Lomond Blvd., Shaker Heights. Havdalah will be followed by pre-holiday learning with Rabbi Michael Ungar titled Been there, done that. Are we capable of real change? S lichot service at 10:30 pm. Monday, September 3 2:00 4:00 pm Gross Schechter Totally Kosher Rib Burnoff at Gross Schechter Day School, Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike Volunteers are needed to staff the booth and clean up at the end. Contact Becky Schur if you can help: rmschur@gmail.com or Saturday, September 8 Marty Gelfand will deliver the d var Torah. After Services Ari Klein and Ditte Wolin are sponsoring Kiddush in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. See High Holy Day schedule of services, page 9 Saturday, September 15 Rabbi Ungar will deliver the d var Torah. Sunday, September 16 11:00 am 2:00 pm Sukkah frame construction: Volunteers needed. Bring rechargeable drills. No children under 10, please. Saturday, September 22 Michael Steklof will deliver the d var Torah. Sunday, September 23 10:00 am S chach completion of Sukkah roof 2:00 pm Sukkah decoration: Volunteers needed. All ages welcome! Saturday, September 29 Hol ha-moed Sukkot Rabbi Ungar will deliver the d var Torah. Sunday, September 30 12:00 pm 2:00 pm Congregational lunch in the Sukkah. $10/person, $40 max per family if you pre-register. $12/person, $44 max per family at the door. Children under 6 years old free. 8

9 High Holy Day Dates and Times 2018 Saturday, September 1 9:30 PM S lihot will be held at the home of Becky Schur and Erin Rocchio, Lomond Blvd., Shaker Heights. Havdalah will be followed by pre-holy Days learning with Rabbi Michael Ungar titled Been there, done that. Are we capable of real change? 10:30 pm S lihot service. (Havdalah is no earlier than 8:42 pm.) Sunday, September 9 Erev Rosh HaShanah 7:30 pm Evening service Monday, September 10 First day Rosh HaShanah 8:30 am Morning service 6:30 pm Meet at Beth El - Heights for Tashlich. We will walk from the synagogue to a nearby stream and return to shul for 7:15 pm Minhah and Ma ariv services, followed by candle lighting (8:26 pm lighting with 24-hour flame that was lit the day before). Tuesday, September 11 Second day Rosh HaShanah 8:30 am Morning service Tuesday, September 18 Erev Yom Kippur 7:12 pm Candle lighting at the synagogue, followed by Kol Nidre at 7:30 pm Wednesday, September 19 Yom Kippur 8:30 am Morning service (with Yizkor) 5:00 pm Minhah service, followed by N ilah service No earlier than 8:10 pm The Shofar is sounded, followed by weekday Ma ariv service, Havdalah and a light break-fast Monday, September 24 First Day Sukkot 9:15 am Morning service Tuesday, September 25 Second Day Sukkot 9:15 am Morning service Monday, October 1 Sh mini Atzeret and Erev Simhat Torah 9:15 am Morning service (with Yizkor) 7:50 pm Candle lighting at the synagogue (lighting with 24-hour flame that was lit the day before) and Kiddush, followed by evening service with Hakkafot Tuesday, October 2 Simhat Torah 9:15 am Morning service with Kiddush and Hakkafot High Holy Day Youth Programs Children are welcome to join you in the sanctuary or can visit one of our youth programs: Rosh Hashanah I & II 10:30 to 1:30 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Shaharit, 10:30 to 1:30 N ilah, 7:00 to 8:30 Ages 0 to 17 months welcome in playroom with an adult supervisor. Ages 18 mos. to 5 years welcome to join babysitting in the playroom. A light curriculum will be provided, based on the average child s age. Ages 5 years and up are welcome to come to the children s lounge and engage in Torah discussion led by a BE-THS member. All kids services will be provided with a kosher parve snack. Call or text Amit, , if you plan to attend, to be sure there are adequate snacks and care for everyone. 9

10 Sukkot 2018 Sunday, September 16, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sukkah Building We need to erect the Beth El The Heights Synagogue sukkah frame and walls! This is a community event and we would greatly appreciate your help. Please bring your expertise and your own tools (we ll need cordless drills!) and safety gear. Our construction foreman will be the formidable Marvin Palevsky. Adults only, please, for safety reasons. Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am Add s chach Sukkah Decorating, 2:00 pm: Decorate the Sukkah! Join the fun and help us finish the job more quickly! All ages welcomed! Sunday, September 30, serving 12:00 to 2:00 pm Lunch in the Sukkah. A dairy lunch will be served. Cost: $10 per person, free for children under 6 years, $40 maximum per household. Reservations requested. Walk-ins will be accepted at $12.00/person, $44 max/family. On the other nights of Sukkot, families are welcome to fulfill the commandment and to eat in the shul sukkah. Bring your own kosher dinners (parve or dairy, please), along with disposable plates and utensils. We would like to come to the Lunch in the Sukkah, September 30. Number of family members, at $10 apiece: Number of children, under 6 (free) Total enclosed (maximum $60 per household) Name Phone Please make checks payable to Beth El The Heights Synagogue and mail them to 3246 Desota Avenue, Cleveland Hts., OH 44118, by October 12, 2014, so we can predict quantities. Note the additional charge for walk-ins, above. Questions?? Call the office at