Congregation Brith Sholom Invites you to a Community Passover Seder First night of Passover Monday, April 10th, :00 p.m.

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1 Congregation Brith Sholom Invites you to a Community Passover Seder First night of Passover Monday, April 10th, :00 p.m. Join R[\\i Mi]h[_l Sing_r, Your Brith Sholom Fri_n^s [n^ Ext_n^_^ F[mily [s w_ r_t_ll th_ story of th xo^us from sl[v_ry to fr ^om C[t_ring \y Bos]ov C[rt_ C[t_ring S_rvi]_: One seder plate per table and plates/bowls of charoset, matza, celery, parsley/carrot sticks, salt water, horseradish (white),, chicken c soup with matza balls, gefilte fish with red horseradish, sliced turkey (white/dark meat) with gravy and stuffing, asparagus, carrots tzimmes, potato kugel, matza, assorted dessert, decaf coffee and tea service, wine and grape juice Vegetarian Meal: Stuffed Portabella Mushroom with Grilled Vegetables Pl_[s_ s_n^ your r_s_rv[tion with p[ym_nt to th_ offi]_ no l[t_r 3r^, 2017 Brith Sholom 2017 Community P[ssov_r S_^_r R_s_rv[tion NO. OF BRITH SHOLOM MEMBER $40 PER PERSON (THIS INCLUDES NON-MEMBER RELATIVES) NO. OF NON-MEMBER $45 PER PERSON $ NO. OF CHILDREN (AGES 6-13 $18 PER PERSON $ NO. OF CHILDREN (AGES 5 AND UNDER) FREE PLEASE ACCEPT THIS DONATION TO HELP A BRITH SHOLOM FAMILY ATTEND THE SEDER $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ FAMILY NAME PHONE PLEASE RETURN THIS RESERVATION FORM WITH PAYMENT TO: CONGREGATION BRITH SHOLOM 1190 W. MACADA ROAD BETHLEHEM, PA TELEPHONE: FAX:

2 FROM THE RABBI A Fifth Question Over the years I have been privileged to be the recipient of many congregants sacred stories. Many have touched me deeply and given me a glimpse into the many ways God s presence has worked in the world. With her permission, I would like to share with you one such story. I met Mrs. Weissfellner when I was the rabbi at the Malverne Jewish Center in Malverne, Long Island. One day I happened to notice that she had on some pretty pink shoes and I paid her a little compliment. (Note: It is not often I notice people s shoes but these stood out) She said thank you and then proceeded to tell me the following story. You see, she said - shoes are very important to me. I have hundreds of shoes, a whole closet just for shoes. But, rabbi I am not Imelda Marcos. You see, when I was a child the Nazis came and my whole life was turned upside down. They came for my father and we never saw him again. I was eight years old. We knew we had to try to escape so my mother, my little sister and I left everything including my precious baby doll. My mother said she would buy me another when we were safe. Tragically, she was caught by the Nazis and taken to a concentration camp. We never saw her again. My sister and I had nowhere to go, but, to stay meant certain death. We knew we couldn t wait. We began to make our way by foot, trying to find a place to hide. We had almost nothing and when we reached the mountains my sister and I had no shoes left. We literally climbed mountains with no shoes! That is what I remember most. Not having my baby doll or any shoes. My feet hurt so badly, and my little sister kept crying out in pain. It was horrible. We did not think we would make it. Rabbi, that is why I have so many dolls and shoes. I remember being totally stunned and unprepared to hear this story. And while some of the details have faded from my memory (like which mountain range - Alps or Pyrenees), I can still picture in my minds-eye two little girls climbing tall mountains alone without shoes...refugees from the horrors of the Shoah...seeking life at all costs, leaving everything behind, fleeing for their lives along a perilous route hoping someone would take them in. After the war, she met Henry who had survived one of the camps. They later married and came to the United States where he became a pharmacist. They lived in West Hempstead, Long Island and raised a family. I just knew them as Henry and Irene. Passover is all about retelling our defining story. We tell the story of our slavery in Egypt and are reminded that each of us should see ourselves as if we had been freed by God from the horrors of slavery and oppression. As Jews, we remember that our story does not end there. (Exiled from Israel, Spain, France, England, Germany, Poland, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, etc.) For much of our history we have been wandering in the hopes of living in our Promised Land. (L Shanah HaBa ah B Yerushalyim!) We have been persecuted, exiled, tortured and murdered because we were Jews. We sought refuge from the hate, but, time and again, we were turned away or the refuge was fleeting. Fleeing genocide, war, oppression, abject poverty is never a legal or illegal matter or a simple choice but, rather about the fundamental Commandment of preserving life itself. For those lucky enough to meet the likes of a Raoul Wallenberg z l or Oscar Schindler z l, who provided documents both real and fake - it meant life. Thousands have been and are at this very moment willing to risk life and limb to make dangerous journeys to find refuge. We must not allow rising isolationism, ethnic nationalism, fear, and nihilism to drown out the Divine voice of compassion, mercy, and loving-kindness. God after all heard our cries and saw our oppression. (Deuteronomy 26:7) We are the living witnesses who bear the testimony of all of those before us. But we are also more than witnesses - we are commanded to stand up and help those who are oppressed. The Torah reminds us over and over, that we must not oppress the stranger. God demands of us kindness for those who are the most vulnerable. I remember in the 1980 s marching for Soviet Jewry. Those years we added an additional matzah to the traditional three - the Matzah of Hope. This year as we sit around the seder table asking the four questions we should add another: How should we be treating the stranger/the refugee? The original Exodus of our people might have been thousands of years ago but for many their Exodus is now. Hundreds of thousands of people are seeking freedom from war, oppression, and the misery of financial bondage. Will we respond to their cries, their need for refuge? How can we eat the matzah (bread of affliction) and the maror (bitter herbs) and not be moved by their plight? Indeed, if we are true to who we are as Jews and to what we believe, then we must work hard to fulfill the spirit of the words, Let all who are hungry come and eat. Let all who are in need come and celebrate Pesach! (ie. freedom!) We here in America call this the, home of the brave and the land of the free. This country has been a beacon of hope and symbol of freedom for my family s journey from Europe, and for so many around the world. As Emma Lazarus wrote: Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, 2

3 FROM THE RABBI The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! I still believe in these words and this promise. Let our Feast of Freedom be a meaningful one. And may our questions and story be an inspiration for action. You can help by supporting: HIAS: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society at and locally: Bethany Christian Services dbarnwell@bethany.org (see information below) Reminder: Never Forget wristbands and candles for Yom HaShoah (4/23-4/24) are available in the office. REFUGEES ARE COMING TO MY COMMUNITY HOW CAN I HELP? Collecting donations (Welcome box, backpack/school drive, blanket drive) This manner of providing refugee support is popular among school groups, church youth groups, and even scout troops. ESL (English as a Second Language) Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? Doing weekly ESL lessons with clients who cannot get to a free class in their community is a great way to make a difference. You don't need to speak another language to teach ESL. Training is provided. Escorting clients to appointments Resettlement agencies can always use a few extra folks who can assist clients with getting to various appointments, particularly in the first few months after arrival. Appointments could include medical screenings, a trip to PennDOT to get a photo ID, going to the county assistance office, assisting with getting a client to an ESL class in their community, or just driving a client to the grocery store so they can purchase bigger and more items. Host Home Occasionally, refugees need temporary housing (approx. 5-7 days) until their apartment is ready. Host homes offer a place to sleep and shower, meals, and hospitality to newly arrived refugees. Provided the hosts are comfortable, refugees can be left in the host home alone. Assist with office tasks copying and filing Assisting with Housing and Employment Opportunities Undoubtedly, the two biggest challenges for agencies working to resettle refugees are housing and employment. If you are a landlord and would be willing to rent to newly-arrived families OR if you are a business owner who has a heart for helping refugees and you could offer an employment opportunity, please let your resettlement agency know. Moving furniture - Do you have a truck and some free time? Moving donated furniture is a way to keep costs of resettlement down. If you are willing to provide a few hours of your time and a truck, it's very much appreciated. Advocacy - Contact your local and state government officials to tell them of your support of refugee resettlement in your area. Subscribe to the LIRS Advocacy list of updates on how you can advocate for refugees. Co-Sponsorship - This is a much more formalized commitment that involves forming a team of volunteers (at least 10) and providing resettlement services alongside the resettlement agency. The Resettlement Agency provides training and support resources to churches/groups who agree to do this. Name IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING REFUGEES IN ANY OF THESE WAYS, PLEASE CHECK THE OPPORTUNITIES IN WHICH YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED AND RETURN TO: Donna Barnwell Bethany Christian Services 534 West Chew Street - Allentown, PA or Cell: dbarnwell@bethany.org Rabbi Michael Singer 3

4 Schedule of Services SHABBAT Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the beauty of the Shabbat Services and the Kiddush that follows. Services begin Shabbat morning at 9:00 AM. MINYAN is held in the Chapel Monday and Thursday mornings.7:45 AM Holiday mornings...9:00 AM SHABBAT VAYIKRA Friday, March 31 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:07 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 1 Torah Portion: Vayikra ~ Leviticus 1:1-5:26 ~ Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 ~ Havdalah: 8:33 pm SHABBAT HAGADOL Friday, April 7 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:15 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 8 Torah Portion: Tzav ~ Leviticus 6:1-8:36 ~ Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 ~ Havdalah: 8:41 pm SHABBAT HOL HAMOED PESAH Friday, April 14~ Candle Lighting: 7:22 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 15 Torah Reading: ~ Exodus 33:12-34:26; Numbers 28:19-25~ Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:1-14 ~ Havdalah: 8:48 pm SHABBAT SHEMINI Friday, April 21 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:29 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 22 Torah Portion: Shemini ~ Leviticus 9:1-11:47 ~ Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17 ~ Havdalah: 8:55 pm SHABBAT TAZRIA-METZORA Friday, April 28 ~ Candle Lighting: 7:37 pm ~ SATURDAY, April 29 Torah Portion: Tazria-Metzora ~ Leviticus 12:1-15:33 ~ Haftarah: II Kings 7:3-20 ~ Havdalah: 9:03 pm SAVE THE DATE BRITH SHOLOM S SUPERCOLOSSAL MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH SUNDAY, MAY 14TH 12:00 Noon Scrumptious food, delightful music, special Mother's Day raffle prizes We will also be celebrating Lag B'Omer that day - a dual Mitzvah. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF CONGREGATION BRITH SHOLOM WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, APRIL 23, :30 A.M. Refreshments will be served ALL ARE WELCOME 4

5 PREPARING THE HOME FOR PESAH Passover, the festival of freedom, begins on Monday night, April 10th and ends after dark, Tuesday, April 18th. Throughout the eight days of the festival, we abstain from eating any "Hametz" or leaven. During the eight days of Pesah, Hametz cannot lose its identity in an admixture. Therefore, the minutest amount of Hametz renders the whole mixture Hametz and it is prohibited on Pesah. Apart from the observance in the synagogue, Pesah has a unique place in the Jewish home, both because of the seder and because of the changed atmosphere in the home during the Passover week. This Passover home atmosphere is created each year by the traditional practice of thoroughly cleaning the home and removing all Hametz, or leaven, in preparation for Pesah. The term Hametz, or leaven, is applied not only to food whose use is to be avoided during Pesah, but also to the dishes and utensils in which foods are prepared or served during the year. The following is a general guideline based on information prepared by The Rabbinical Assembly. As we learn more about the processing of foods and the ingredients they contain, relying on the kashrut of a product for Pesah that does not hold a Pesah hekhsher stamp of approval may be problematic. Wherever possible, processed foods ought to have a kosher l Pesah symbol from a reliable source. Since that is not always possible, however, our guidelines reflect some acceptable alternatives. The Search for Hametz 1) Sunday night, April 9th, we search for and symbolically eliminate from the house, all remaining leavening. We do our searching at nightfall. This is an especially effective and enjoyable example for your children. You will find this ritual at the beginning of many haggadot. 2) The search is performed in the following manner: A. Place ten pieces of (visible size) bread in various locations throughout the house. B. Make the following blessing: Baruch Atoh Ado-noi Eloheinu Melech Ha-olum Asher Kidshano B mitzvo-tov V tzivonu Al Bi-ur Hametz, and then proceed (traditionally, with a feather, a wooden spoon, and a lit candle) to look for any leaven that can be found. C. The pieces of bread should be gathered, make the following declaration: All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen or have not removed, or have no knowledge of, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth. D. After the ten pieces, and whatever other leaven may be found, is gathered, make the following declaration: All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have not seen or have not removed, or have no knowledge of, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth. The Burning (or disposal) of Hametz 1) The container of Hametz, gathered the evening before, is to be burned early in the morning of Monday, April 10th, which we will be doing at Brith Sholom, following the Service for the First Born. 2) The following is to be stated: All manner of leaven that is in my possession which I have seen or have not seen which I have removed or have not removed, shall be null and disowned as the dust of the earth. Though you perform the ceremony of searching for and burning the Hametz, the remaining Hametz in one s home, including utensils used for Hametz, should not be one s property during Passover. The practice of selling one s Hametz and Hametz utensils to a non-jew for the period of Passover is most appropriate. FASTING OF THE FIRST BORN Why is this fast required? Because the first born of Israel were spared from the last plague (in which all Egyptian first born were slain), this fast is assumed as a service of dedication. Who is required to fast? Every male who is a first born child, and according to some authorities, every female who is a first born child. For children under the age of 13, a parent assumes the obligation. The fast this year will be on Monday, April 10th. The Jewish tradition has developed an alternative to fasting. The first born may join in a feast for the performance of a religious duty on this day. This is expressed in one form by a Siyyum or completion of a tractate of rabbinic literature which takes place at the morning service. A Siyyum will be conducted at the service on April 10th. 5

6 SCHEDULE OF PESAH SERVICES MONDAY, APRIL 10 Candle Lighting: 7:18 P.M. Service: 6:00 P.M. FIRST SEDER *************************** TUESDAY, APRIL 11 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. Candle Lighting: 7:20 P.M. SECOND SEDER *************************** WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Chol HaMoed SHAHARIT: 7:45 A.M. *************************** MONDAY, APRIL 17 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. Candle Lighting: 7:25 P.M. *************************** TUESDAY, APRIL 18 SHAHARIT: 9:00 A.M. YIZKOR IS RECITED PASSOVER ENDS AT 8:26 P.M. 6

7 SAVE THE DATE JTS VISITING SCHOLAR WEEKEND Featuring Rabbi Julia Andelman & Dr. Eitan Fishbane Friday, April 28th ~ 6:00 p.m. service followed by Italian Dinner & Saturday, April 29th including a very special Havdalah service As JTS s director of community engagement, Rabbi Julia Andelman oversees adult learning programs across North America, digital learning, continuing rabbinic education, millennial engagement, and Prozdor. Since joining JTS in 2013, she has initiated livestreaming of JTS s public lectures, created a video studio for digital learning programs, developed high-level curricula for congregations and other settings, and increased continuing rabbinic education tenfold. Julia previously served as the rabbi of Congregation Shaare Zedek in Manhattan, the director of adult education and programming at Park Avenue Synagogue, and the director of the iengage Project at the Hartman Institute of North America. She was ordained by JTS in Dr. Eitan P. Fishbane is associate professor of Jewish Thought at JTS, where he teaches courses in the literature and history of Jewish mysticism, from medieval Kabbalah to modern Hasidism. The author or editor of six books, the latest of which will be published by Oxford University Press, Dr. Fishbane has devoted his research and writing primarily to the development of Kabbalah in medieval Spain. Dr. Fishbane is a regular scholar-in-residence and guest speaker at congregations across North America. The recipient of many honors and awards, he holds a BA, summa cum laude, and a PhD from Brandeis University. Bethlehem/Easton Group of Hadassah is having a Hadassah Sabbath on Shabbat, May 6th, at Congregation Brith Sholom. Services begin at 9 A.M. The featured guest speaker will be Dr. Jodi Eichler-Levine, the Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization and Associate Professor of Religion Studies at Lehigh University. Her topic will be "Crafting Judaism: Jewish Women and Creativity". A Kiddish-Luncheon will follow and everyone is invited. Bethlehem/Easton Hadassah Book and Film Club Date: Thursday, April 20th ~ 1:30 p.m. Film: Dough Place by: Susan Jane Gilman Place: Becky Civjan, 80 Sutton Place, Easton, PA Junior Congregation Services April date for both age groups: Ages 3 ~ 7 Ages 8 ~ 12 Saturday, April 1, :30 A.M. 7

8 SPONSOR Jillian Fisher, Bronwyn Fisher Fiely, Kevin and Sarah Fiely in memory of Sheila Burke Fisher DOUBLE CHAI Steve Bergstein & Nanci Goldman in memory of Bernard Bergstein Maur & Doe Levan in honor of Maur reading the Haftarah on the 81st anniversary of his bar mitzvah David, Ethan & Judy Caine in honor of Sarah and Daniel s birthday 8

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10 It is with gratitude that we acknowledge the following gifts given to the synagogue in memory of or to honor and commemorate the people or events mentioned. It is a sacred obligation and a unique privilege for each of us to be able to show such traditional support and respect for our heritage and loved ones. (Minimum contributions to each of the donation levels are: Temple/$10; Chai/$18; Silver/$25; Double Chai/$36); Golden/$50; Platinum/$100 PLATINUM DONATION In memory of Mrs. Eloise Kay The Shaffer Family In memory of Herman Shaffer The Shaffer Family GOLDEN DONATION In memory of beloved mother, Helen Glazier Ted & Susan Wachtel & Family In memory of Gus Levin Fred & Susan Kamber In appreciation of Brith Sholom for their support Cub Scout Pack 368 DOUBLE CHAI DONATION In memory of Ervin Gross Shirley Gross In memory of Gus Levin Larry Lang & Elaine Deutch In honor of the B nai Mitzvah of Al & Roz Cohen s twin grandsons Harry & Ruthie Shleifer In loving memory of Joel Fields on the occasion of his irst yahrzeit Larry, Ina & Shira Levin In memory of Mrs. Eloise Kay Neil & Judy Wetcher In memory of Estella Kaufmann Michael, Frances, Wendy & Norman Kaufmann In memory of Harriet Ghersin-Miller Michael, Frances, Wendy & Norman Kaufmann In memory of Jacquelene Soreanu Michael, Frances, Wendy & Norman Kaufmann SILVER DONATION In memory of beloved mother & grandmother, Marjorie Passan Rick & Melodye Passan & Debbie Knarr In memory of mother, Florence Aberbach Tom & Marilyn Doluisio In memory of Ted & Freda Wruble Norm & Sandy Wruble In memory of Marion Klibansky The Riskin Family In honor of Maur Levan s birthday Al & Roz Cohen In memory of Eloise Kay Al & Roz Cohen Ron Ticho & Pam Lott In loving memory of father, Samuel H. Goodman Allan B. Goodman In memory of beloved mother, Matilda Cohn Robert Cohn CHAI DONATION In memory of beloved mother, Lillian S. Jaf ie Sheldon Jaf ie In memory of Violet Schwartz George & Roberta Diamond In memory of Benjamin Diamond George & Roberta Diamond In honor of the birth of my new grandson, James Micki Wechsler Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Irving Kaplan Larry, Ina & Shira Levin In memory of beloved mother, Esther Leonard Kornit TEMPLE FUND In memory of Frank Moskowitz Shirley Gross In memory of beloved father, Harry Rosenfeld Paula Grines Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Helen Cook Ruth Kugelman In memory of Eloise Kay Casey Goldblat Norm & Sandy Wruble In honor of Maur Levan s 94th birthday Norm & Sandy Wruble In honor of Micki Wechsler s new grandson, James Wilder Casey Goldblat Norm & Sandy Wruble In memory of Eloise Kay, beloved mother of Ed Kay Ruth Kugelman In honor of Maur Levan chanting the Haftarah on the 81st anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah Ruth Kugelman In memory of Greg Rehnert Harry & Paula Grines Bring a gift to the Sanctuary and carry a blessing from the House of God. With Sincere Gratitude We thank Brith Sholom for their support during our bereavement over the loss of Edwin's mother, Eloise Kay. Janice and Edwin Kay. 10

11 Thank You It was easy to imagine a king s palace and to see and hear, in our minds eye, the beautiful women of his Harem and the music of lutes and drums, as we entered the magni icently decorated dining room. Once again Maria Ain, as only she can, transported us back to the time of Esther and Mordechai. This time, the table decorations featured tablecloths made, by Maria that coordinated perfectly with the centerpieces. Dinner, co-chaired by Lora Geftic and Ursla Levy, was a culinary marvel. Wonderful appetizers, lentil soup seasoned to perfection, chicken breasts that were moist and delicious served with Persian rice and an outstanding vegetable casserole, followed by Hamentashen, brownies and a Persian inspired fruit salad complete the meal. Many thanks to a loyal cadre of kitchen assistants: Mike Berman, Irving Kaplan, Helen Appel, Sandy Wruble, Judy Aronson, Alice Level, Flora Pestcoe, and Maria Ain. These dinners would not be possible without your always-reliable assistance. Serving 80 people is no small task and we sincerely thank Ruth and Harry Schleifer, Judy Aaronson, Miriam Singer, Mordy Singer, Daniel Caine, Ethan Caine, Dale Berkove, Rebecca Meyer, Yael and Ishay Wirthiem. Tammy, what would we do without you? Keeping track of the reservations and related bookkeeping tasks is no small matter. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The unsung hero of the day, as always, is Tim who always comes to the rescue especially when an oven conks out in the middle of everything; keeps up with the huge number of pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc.; climbs, lifts and, helps problem solve, always with a smile. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. The next, and inal dinner for this season will be an Italian Extravaganza on April 28,2017. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 21, Please be considerate by promptly making your reservation; last minute reservations make it very dif icult to purchase and prepare the right amount of food. Stef i Miller-Berman For the Shabbat Dinner Committee Join the Jewish community for the 4th annual Jewish Heritage Night at the IronPigs. The game will begin at 7:05 p.m. against the Indians. $20 tickets include an IronPigs golf towel and a voucher for the kosher food stand (LVKC supervised, includes kosher hot dog or knish, chips, can of soda or bottled water); $15 tickets include IronPigs golf towel and $2 ballpark credit. To learn more about where to purchase tickets, visit Packages will not be sold individually by the IronPigs. Still Dreaming of Spring Gardens We re still looking for some green thumbs and dirt diggers to help spruce up the synagogues grounds this spring. Wouldn t you like to be involved in planning the refreshed gardens? Or, you could rake, dig, prune. Find out more about the NEW CBS Horticulture Club: call the of ice or judithrodwin@gmail.com. BLOOD DONORS NEEDED Keep Brith Sholom in good standing. Call Miller-Keystone Blood Center at (610) and make an appointment. Give the Gift of Life. Call today to schedule your appointment to donate blood on behalf of Brith Sholom Passover Shopping?? Don t forget to use your Giant Gi Cards Purchase Giant Foods Gi Cards and Congrega on Brith Sholom gets 5% of the proceeds. So when you purchase groceries you will be dona ng to the shul. Giant Card contact Dore Ko ler, rxdek@ptd.net or

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14 WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2017 Vina De Moulley 5 Nisan Apr. 1 * Jack M. Shaffer 8 Nisan Apr. 4 Morris Yaker 5 Nisan Apr. 1 Sadie Diamond 9 Nisan Apr. 5 * Morris Abroms 6 Nisan Apr. 2 Jacob Friedman 9 Nisan Apr. 5 * Lynne Kaplan 6 Nisan Apr. 2 * Tillie Greenberg 9 Nisan Apr. 5 * Milton Burke 6 Nisan Apr. 2 Betty Platt 9 Nisan Apr. 5 Roslyn Malkin 6 Nisan Apr. 2 * Charles Schiff 9 Nisan Apr. 5 Edith B. Apsell 7 Nisan Apr. 3 Irwin Kugelman 10 Nisan Apr. 6 * Morris Kritz 7 Nisan Apr. 3 Bernard Auerbach 11 Nisan Apr. 7 Louis Friedman 8 Nisan Apr. 4 * Marcus Carr 11 Nisan Apr. 7 * Betty Lehrich 8 Nisan Apr. 4 * Herman Friedman 11 Nisan Apr. 7 * Ruth B. Schwalb 8 Nisan Apr. 4 Margery H. Ross 11 Nisan Apr. 7 Susanna Seidler 8 Nisan Apr. 4 WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2017 Morris Bader 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Eva R. Goodman 15 Nisan Apr. 11 Etta Blinderman 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Harry Margolis 15 Nisan Apr. 11 * Lena Finkelstein 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Jack Bugen 16 Nisan Apr. 12 * Coleman Hyatt 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Joseph Holland 16 Nisan Apr. 12 * Israel Nisnick 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Eli Keller 16 Nisan Apr. 12 * Sarah Spitz 13 Nisan Apr. 9 * Barney Long 16 Nisan Apr. 12 * Fred M. Adler 14 Nisan Apr. 10 David Shanes 17 Nisan Apr. 13 Emily Goldstein 14 Nisan Apr. 10 * Jennie Goodman 18 Nisan Apr. 14 * Minnie Himmel 14 Nisan Apr. 10 * Henry L. Lang 18 Nisan Apr. 14 WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2017 Abraham Roth 19 Nisan Apr. 15 * Abe Green 21 Nisan Apr. 17 * Lillian Mindlin 19 Nisan Apr. 15 * Fannie Green 21 Nisan Apr. 17 * Elizabeth Laub 20 Nisan Apr. 16 Dora Goodman 22 Nisan Apr. 18 * Saul Spitz 20 Nisan Apr. 16 Louis Hoffman 23 Nisan Apr. 19 * Robert Ungerleider 20 Nisan Apr. 16 Benjamin Black 24 Nisan Apr. 20 Naomi Wimmer 20 Nisan Apr. 16 Hanna Friedman 25 Nisan Apr. 21 Esther Wolkoff 20 Nisan Apr. 16 * Benjamin Weinstock 25 Nisan Apr. 21 WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2017 * Sarah Abrams 26 Nisan Apr. 22 Eva Yaker 29 Nisan Apr. 25 Murray Cooper 26 Nisan Apr. 22 * Anna Alshutz 30 Nisan Apr. 26 Nesha Schor 26 Nisan Apr. 22 * Abe Glaser 30 Nisan Apr. 26 Jack Heyman * Cecil Salmon 27 Nisan 27 Nisan Apr. 23 Apr. 23 Helen Roth * Sam Epstein 30 Nisan 1 Iyar Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Stan Ackerman 28 Nisan Apr. 24 * Sadie Berman 1 Iyar Apr. 27 Nathaniel Goldman 28 Nisan Apr. 24 * Charles Lutz 1 Iyar Apr. 27 Nancy Sigal 28 Nisan Apr. 24 * Leah C. Schiff 1 Iyar Apr. 27 Joseph Denitz 29 Nisan Apr. 25 Anna Williams 1 Iyar Apr. 27 * Gertrude Spilberg 29 Nisan Apr. 25 WEEK OF APRIL 29, 2017 Minnie Cooper 3 Iyar Apr. 29 * Hanna Coleman 6 Iyar May 2 * Julia F. Sell 3 Iyar Apr. 29 Norman A. Merkin 6 Iyar May 2 * Herman Shaffer 3 Iyar Apr. 29 Joseph Sarachek 6 Iyar May 2 Lindsay Simmons 3 Iyar Apr. 29 Henry Glickman 7 Iyar May 3 * Lena Berenson 4 Iyar Apr. 30 * Ellina Brown 8 Iyar May 4 Samuel Fink 4 Iyar Apr. 30 Doris Auerbach 9 Iyar May 5 * Zelda Gilbert 4 Iyar Apr. 30 * Rebecca Black 9 Iyar May 5 Irving Gladstein 4 Iyar Apr. 30 * Sadie Fink 9 Iyar May 5 Hanna G. Tress 4 Iyar Apr. 30 * Solomon Goodman 9 Iyar May 5 * Harry S. Thomas 5 Iyar May 1 Alfred Unger 9 Iyar May 5 Claire Oppenheimer 5 Iyar May 1 Sharon Hill 9 Iyar May 5 14

15 April Nisan, 4 Iyar, Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Jr. Congrega Tion - 10:30A Parashat Vayikra 8:33p th of Nisan, 7th of Nisan, 8th of Nisan, 9th of Nisan, 10th of Nisan, 11th of Nisan, 7:15p 12th of Nisan, Parashat Tzav 8:41p th of Nisan, Erev Pesach Community Seder 6:00 P 7:18p 15th of Nisan, Pesach I 8:44p 16th of Nisan, Pesach II 8:45p 17th of Nisan, Pesach III (CH''M) 18th of Nisan, Pesach IV (CH''M) 7:22p 19th of Nisan, Pesach V (CH''M) 8:48p th of Nisan, Pesach VI (CH''M) 7:24p 21st of Nisan, Pesach VII 8:50p 22nd of Nisan, Pesach VIII 8:51p 23rd of Nisan, 24th of Nisan, 25th of Nisan, 7:29p 26th of Nisan, Parashat Shmini 8:55p 23 10:30 AM 24 28th of Nisan, Yom HaShoah 25 29th of Nisan, 26 30th of Nisan, Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 27 1st of Iyyar, Rosh Chodesh Iyyar 28 Italian Shabbat Dinner Visiting Scholar Weekend 6:00P 29Visiting Scholar Weekend Rabbi Julia Andelman Dr. Eitan Fishbane 7:37p 9:03p 30 4th of Iyyar, 15

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