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Edited by Harvey Singer & Bobbie Gordon The Torah Times Of Congregation B nai Torah Together We Honor G-d and Torah, Promote Spiritual Growth and Strengthen Our Community Produced by Vicki Goldberg Volume 9, Issue 10 Sivan - Tammuz 5767 June, 2007 Meet your B nai Torah Officers & Trustees Inside this issue: Rabbi s Message 2 President s Message 2 CBT OFFICERS & TRUSTEES Co-Presidents Lea- Moskowitz & Jo Ann Singer Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Dr. Richard Rhodes Barbara Cohen Sandy Zimbler Trustees (2006-2008) Bruce Barenbaum, Norman Feldman, Harriette Flavio, Lynn Hartman, Debra Rodensky Trustees (2007-2009) Robin Freedman, Saralee Morrissey, Jack Rohald, Marvin Schild, Bonnie Turetsky SISTERHOOD OFFICERS & TRUSTEES President Caryl Shalett Vice-President (Cultural) Melanie Dolan Vice President (Fellowship) Carol Hyman Co-Vice-Presidents (Ways & Means) Paula Barenbaum & Lynn Hartman Treasurer Financial Secretary Corresponding & Recording Secretary Lea Moskowitz Evelyn Blankenstein Barbara Goldstein Advisors Lois Liebman & Jo Ann Singer Trustees: Sue Abel, Barbara Cohen, Roberta Feldman, Harriette Flavio, Sema Friedman, Ruth Gluck, Marlene Korash, Carole Miller, Rita Pender, Eileen Selis, Ada Siegel, and Sandy Zimbler Sisterhood News 3 Religious School News 3 Capital Campaign Rpt. 3 Fund Raising Rpt. 3 Prayer Book Info. 3 Donations 3 Memorials & Yahrzeits 4 Ritual Committee Report 4 Get Well Wishes 4 Birthday Messages 5 Thank you 5 Anniversary Messages 6 Building & Grounds 6 Federation News 7 Heritage Walk 7 Library Notes 8 Members News & Notes 8 May Calendar 9 Advertisers Pages 10 & 11 Veterans Info 11 Rabbi s Reminders 12 ANNUAL MEETING REPORT BY: Lea Moskowitz The 2007 Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, May 6 th, at 2 pm at the Temple. A quorum (at least 30% of the member units) was present. The Treasurer's Report for the current, 2006-2007, fiscal year was given and accepted as presented. The Rabbi, the Co-Presidents, the Sisterhood, the Religious School, and the various Committees gave annual reports. There was no unfinished Business. As the 1 st item of new business, the Treasurer presented the proposed budget for fiscal 2007-2008. This budget was reflective of the expected mortgage increase and the cost of living increase in the Rabbi s salary. After some discussion, the proposed budget was adopted. Next the Nominating Committee Representative, Harriette Flavio, presented their slate of Officers (for 2007-2008) and 5 Trustees (for a 2-year, 2007-2009 term). After the report was presented, there was a call for nominations from the floor, for the two-year board positions. An additional name was nominated (the person was present and agreed to serve, if elected). A written ballot was provided and, after tabulation of the votes, the Nominating Committee slate was elected. There being no nominations from the floor for any of the officers the Nominating Committee slate for officers was elected by acclamation. A proposal to accept the mortgage bid from East Coast Bank (unless a better offer is submitted) was approved. A report on the Thrift Store was given. Bruce Barenbaum, Marvin Schild, and George Selis were thanked for their tremendous efforts on our behalf. Sincere thanks were given to those who were leaving the Board for their hard work and commitment to Congregation B nai Torah. Well wishes were given to our incoming Officers and Trustees.

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 The Desk of Rabbi S. David Kane... Dear Friends, Valerie and I are about to experience one of the highest honors that a Rabbinic family can be involved in that is, leading a group to Israel. As you may recall, I lived in Israel for an entire summer after our first few years as a congregation. Val has been to the holly land many times. We both hold in our hearts a deep love for the country and especially for the people. We admire their courage, their intelligence their compassion and their determination. This week our group will explore Israel from many different points of view including religious, secular, historical, humanistic, artistic and most importantly gastronomic. Israel is truly one of the most special places on the face of the earth. If you wanted to join us for this trip but were unable to work the details out pencil in summer 2009 onto your calendar. Or, perhaps we will go during a different season. Valerie and I wish you a wonderful June and July. We look forward to the PAGE 2 start of our 10th year coming up this August. If you would like weekly up date please let Vicki know and she will either e-mail them to you or mail them to you. May 30th we are off to Israel with our group. Message from the President This month s message by: Jo Ann Singer Shalom, Lea and I have been busy finding out, and getting a good start on all our presidential duties. We met with the Rabbi and discussed near and longer-term issues for the upcoming year. We also recruited congregants to be committee chairs and members. If there is a committee (Buildings & Grounds, Fundraising, Membership, Religious School, Ritual, or other) that you would be willing to be an active participant on, please let Lea or me know. Our congregation continues to be a warm, friendly, caring, and responsible family. Our Annual Congregation Meeting was held on Sunday, May 6 th. Many congregants attended, expressed their opinions, and voted to elect our new Officers and Trustees. Lea and I are looking forward to working with our new and returning Board members. Your leadership is appreciated. Thanks to our Sisterhood for providing delicious refreshments at the Annual meeting and for all our services and events. Thanks also to Bruce Barenbaum for coming up with the idea, and carrying out the project, for the decorative tiles on the ramp into the Temple. We celebrated the Festival of Shavuot on Wednesday and Thursday, May 23 rd and 24 th. Rabbi Kane made blintzes as a treat for those people who attended the 1 st day service. Thanks to all those who attended the Shavuot services. The Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Turetsky on Friday and Saturday, May 25 th and 26 th, was another wonderful lifecycle event for the Turetsky family and Congregation B nai Torah. Mazel Tov to Jordan and the Turetsky family. Our condolences to Norman and Roberta Feldman on the passing of Ida Benson, Norm s Mother. When she was well, Ida attended many Shabbat morning services. Cantor Rhodes will be with us during June and July, while the Rabbi is visiting Israel and finishing his Sabbatical leave during the 1 st year of his current 3-year contract. Cantor Rhodes will be conducting Shabbat services and working with the youth approaching their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Rabbi Kane will be back full-time in August. Just a reminder, our fiscal year starts June 1 st. Your dues payments would be greatly appreciated so that we can continue to pay our bills during the summer. Our expenses are basically the same every month. Please let our Treasurer, Barbara Cohen know how you plan to pay quarterly, monthly, other (specific timing) so that we know what to expect. We look forward to serving Congregation B nai Torah. This is our Heritage 10 th year of operation. There will be new and exciting fundraising as well as cultural and educational programs. Everyone will have opportunities for participation, making this a great year for Lea and me. We welcome your suggestions and creative ideas. As summer begins, we wish you happiness and good health throughout this time period. Please plan on attending at least one Shabbat evening and morning service each month so that we stay connected with each other and support those who need a minyan present to say Kaddish. Our monthly Board meeting in June will be on Thursday, June 21 st, at 7 pm at the Temple. Lea and Jo Ann

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 3 SISTERHOOD NEWS: President Caryl Shalett Sisterhood has had another good year both financially and socially. Our many and varied activities have kept us busy throughout the year. Our annual Journal was most successful and our gift shop has also enjoyed a successful year and is stacked with many beautiful and meaningful Jewish gifts.. The catering committee has prepared many Onegs, Chanukah and Shabbat dinners as well as Bat & Bar Mitzvah luncheons. We had a most successful enjoyable fashion show presented by Chico's and it was modeled by our own members. As a result of the endeavors of our members we have been able to exceed our pledged commitment of $8,000 to the Synagogue with an additional $2,000 bringing our total contribution to $10,000. After a short summer hiatus, we shall begin working on our annual Journal. This is our most important project so please help us to reach all our goals. I would like to thank all my officers and members for their cooperation, hard work and support. Many thanks, Caryl Shalett, President FUND RAISING REPORT Look here for updated information as we look to a new very productive year for 2007/08 Paula Barenbaum Sue & Irv Abel Evelyn & Harry Blankenstein Elizabeth Caplan Barbara Goldstein Lynn Hartman Carole & Jerry Miller Sema Friedman Barbara Goldstein Ray Greene GET WELL WISHES Lynn Hartman Elizabeth Caplan Barbara Goldstein Carole & Jerry Miller Ray Max Lynn Hartman My sincere appreciation to everyone who sent cards, and good wishes for a speedy recovery. Thank you very much. Paula Barenbaum Our Old Shabbat Prayer books We have now started using our new Shabbat Prayer books Siddur Hadash (dark blue book to be used at all Shabbat & Festival services). As part of the transition to the new books we have gathered up and removed our old prayer books from the Temple. While our Board has yet to decide what to do with the old books, our first need is to record all their bookplate information for retention in the new books. This way we will continue to recognize the old book sponsors. Over the years some of the old prayer books may have been taken home by those who needed them personal use. Please let the Office know if you would like to have the opportunity to do so. Thanks for your help in this transition process, Rabbi Kane & Harvey Singer. Women working together, in support of the Temple. THE DONATION CORNER A donation was given to Rabbi Kane s discretionary fund to thank him for his Hebrew Classes. : Carolann Applegate RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS Ken Haberman I would like to welcome to the Religious School Board,Susan Stein, Deigo Handel and Ray Weiss. Saralee Morrissey will remain Treasurer. Rabbi Kane has presented information relative to the next school year and expressed his desire to try a nontraditional religious school program which he believed would not be acceptable to the Temple Israel congregation. With Rabbi Perras s retirement, he believed it might be the right time to reestablish CBT s religious school without combining with Temple Israel. Next year Congregation B'Nai Torah Religious School will be separate from Temple Israel. We still hope to get the children together with Temple Israel from time to time. A donation was given to Rabbi Kane s discretionary fund for his Educational trip to Missouri. Carol Hyman A donation was given to Rabbi Kane s discretionary fund to thank him for his friendship and memorial service for Amy Keller. : Robert Keller and Family A donation was given to Rabbi Kane s discretionary fund to congratulate him and Valerie on their 1st anniversary. : Dr. Mavis Green A donation was given to the Religious School in honor of M,L,C & S. Emily, Kyla, Sara & Tommy. 4 great students who were anything but Stooges!

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 4 IN MEMORY OF Ida Benson Dorothy Silverman Robin Freedman Helen Schwartz Elizabeth Caplan Ray Weiss Mother Kisseloff Family Zecher Tzaddik Livracha YAHRZEITS YAHRZEITS YAHRZEITS The memory of a righteous person is a blessing forever Louis Beggelman Jay Beggelman Bernice Germain Evelyn Blankenstein Alan Calton Robin Freedman Marvin Green Dr. Mavis Green Eleanor Fine Morrisa McCoy Pepe Kirschbaum Evelyn Blankenstein Bookplates for High Holiday Prayer books Many (about 80) of our High Holiday prayer books do not have bookplates. You may sponsor an appropriately inscribed (In Honor Of, In Memory Of, etc.) bookplate for a donation of $25 per book. Please contact the Office to sponsor bookplates for one or more of these books. Melvin Robbins Sandy Gillman Sara Rudnitzky Evelyn Blankenstein Bea Sessler Lee Sessler Samuel Wallerstein Joan Wallerstein Capital Campaign Committee Report Bruce Barenbaum and Harvey Singer, Co-Chairs Our line of credit loan outstanding amount has been reduced to $4,000. Hopefully, additional contributions in 2007 will allow us to reduce this loan, and our monthly interest payment. Buildings & Grounds Committee Report Bruce Barenbaum and Harvey Singer, Co-Chairs No major activity in May. Routine seasonal grounds care and building maintenance continues. The Temple sidewalk improvement work has been completed. The sidewalk has been leveled and the tile work completed. The Nova Road sign has not yet been evaluated, though is still on our project list.

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nick Arbuiso Paula & Bruce Barenbaum Barbara Goldstein Robin Freedman Paula & Bruce Barenbaum Elizabeth Caplan Lynn Hartman Jill Goldsmith Barbara Cohen Paula & Bruce Barenbaum Evelyn & Harry Blankenstein Elizabeth Caplan Lynn Hartman Jean & Marvin Schild Mickey Greene Harriette Flavio Ray Greene Alan Rabin Joan Wallerstein Happy Belated Birthday to Carolann Applegate Portia Katz Congratulations to Sue & Irv Abel on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Hannah. Mazel Tov. JUNE BIRTHDAYS (* Youth) (04) Shoshana Ravede * (18) Maurice Gluck (05) Ovidiu (Ed) Fulop (18) Scott Lipowitz (07) Rachel Rhodes (18) Jerry Miller (07) David Offenberg (18) Carin Rothberg (09) Rosalie Morrissey * (18) Denise Herstein (12) Asher Ravede * (19) Bruce Barenbaum (13) Jean Schild (25) Eugene Korash (14) Vicki Goldberg (25) Hortense Matlow (15) Matthew Silverman (26) Jay Beggelman (05) Jim Ravede (26) Evelyn Ladau (28) Brittany Kisseloff Congratulations to Sarah Liebman on her Bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov. Bobbie Gordon Congratulations to Jordan Turetsky on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov. Elizabeth Caplan Congratulations to Lea Moskowitz & Jo Ann Singer on being elected Co Presidents : Evelyn & Harry Blankenstein

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 6 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Rena & Mike Katz Paula & Bruce Barenbaum Bonnie & Robert Lasky Saralee & Tom Morrissey Paula & Bruce Barenbaum Patrizia & Dr. Mark Rubin JUNE ANNIVERSARIES (04) Nancy & Alan Kisseloff (12) Eileen & Robert Elkin (16) Bonnie & Dr. David Turetsky (17) Beverly & Dr. Marvin Lewis (18) Ellen & Alan Rabin (18) Mary & Jay Beggelman (20) Caryl & Charles Shalett Notes from the Cantor: Shalom, I m excited and honored to be leading services for Congregation B nai Torah throughout all of June and July. I have prepared a variety of special services that will be taking place during these two months. The following Shabbat schedule lists the various services and their dates: June 1: Family Service (7pm), June 8: New Tunes and Adon Olam Rap Service June 15: Carlebach Service June 22: Choir Service June 29: Traditional Service July 6: Special Instrumental Family and Choir Service (7pm) July 13: Traditional Service July 20: Cantorial Service July 27: Choir Service. As you can see, the July 6 th Shabbat evening will involve musical instruments. I realize that this is a new element for our service. I felt obligated to be extra sensitive to this element. When I worked at Camp Ramah (which has its headquarters located in JTS), I experienced a very spiritual Shabbat. During the final moments of the regular weekday, we sang songs with instruments and dances. When Shabbat was about to begin, we put away the instruments and musically united with solely our voices. This distinguished the mood between the regular weekday and Shabbat, and in doing so, our Shabbat service felt even more spiritual. So, since our family service will begin over an hour before sunset, we will use instruments for the Kabbalat Shabbat service. the end of L cha Dodi (when we welcome in the Shabbat Bride), we will switch the mood by using our voices by themselves throughout the rest of the service. And now for Cantors Trivia! The answer to last month s Cantors Trivia is Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Of course, we will be using some of his tunes for the June services. This month s Cantors Trivia question is, What is Nusach? Good luck! Musically, Cantor Lance Rhodes

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 7 JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA AND FLAGLER COUNTIES 470 Andalusia Avenue - Ormond Beach, Florida 32174-7502 (386) 672-0294 - FAX. # (386) 673-1316 Dear Congregation B Nai Torah: Annual Meeting: * *Date Change * * * Sunday, June 10, 2007 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Temple Beth-El Please come to honor the retiring President Michael Furman and welcome the new President Lynne Ritter. Installation of Officers & Board of Directors will be by Mayor Fred Costello and he will also recognize the retiring Board. Entertainment: Soprano Rebecca Bell, daughter of Dr. Mike & Debbie Bell, granddaughter of Judge Melvin & Shirley Orfinger of Ormond Beach will sing for us. She recently completed her Masters degree at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in vocal performance. She has performed in many operas, the most recent Carmen with the Harrisburg Opera Company. Speaker: Rabbi Barry Altman will give a short sermon on what he feels is happening now in Israel and the surrounding area. Please support this 11 year successful School Supply Project for 5,700 economically disadvantaged local children in 81 elementary, middle and high schools in Volusia and Flagler counties. *The Need is Great *Any Donation is Greatly Appreciated *100% of Donated Money is for Backpacks and Supplies to be distributed a week before school school begins Ritual Committee Report Harvey Singer, Chairperson *No Administrative Costs Please send your tax-deductible donation to: Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties Attn: School Supply Kits 470 Andalusia Avenue Ormond Beach, FL 32174-7502 If you have any questions please call 386-672-0294 Michael Furman President Have a great summer!! Gloria Max Executive Director June 1 st is the 15 th of Sivan, the 9 th month of the Hebrew year 5767. The month of Tammuz will begin at sunset on Saturday, June 16 th. At our Shabbat morning services we are now reading from Numbers, the 4 th book in the Torah, and will continue in this book until mid-june. In May we observed the Festival of Shavuot and celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Turetsky. This was another wonderful, life-cycle event at B nai Torah. On June 1 st we will have our monthly early Family Service, starting at 7 pm. Each month we honor youth who have birthdays in that month. Four youths have birthdays in June Shoshana Ravede, Asher Ravede, Rosalie Morrissey, and Brittany Kisseloff. Please plan to attend and encourage your family members, other congregants, and friends to attend. Cantor Rhodes will be leading the Shabbat services in June and July. Rabbi Kane will return in August. Please plan to attend at least 1 Shabbat evening or morning service each month during June, July, and August. Your participation is needed so that we have a minyan at each service, especially for those who are saying Kaddish. The bookplates, front and back, are now in our new Siddur Hadash prayerbooks. The front bookplate recognizes the sponsor of the new book, and the back bookplate the sponsor of the now-replaced book. Many thanks to the congregants, and others, who sponsored these new books.

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 LIBRARY NOTES: : Jean Leonard PAGE 8 A call came from my Austin, Texas friend with the recommendation to read, The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Miris. As it was a new title to me, I journeyed to the Ormond Beach Library and found a copy on the shelf. This book was my companion for weeks as it echoed so many of my thoughts. Since we have moved many times for career changes, we joined Temples or Synagogues in each place. In our early years in Smithtown, Long Island, New York, we were part of the starting of a congregation. Next move to Oneonta, New York, we found a delightful small synagogue with faculty and neighbors in a converted ranch house. Next on to Austin, Texas and a Temple filled with activity and friendship. Our latest move to Ormond Beach led to the discovery of a small congregation which we now feel part of. The Ladies Auxiliary takes you to Memphis, Tenn. where a group of women are the heart of a close-knit Jewish community. Into this scenario comes Batsheva, a young, beautiful, a convert and a widow with a small child. She has sought out this community because her recently deceased husband was raised there and the community was known for it's closeness. She hopes to make it her home with her kindergarten age daughter. > there it is an unraveling adventure for the reader as we learn about the talents of Batsheva and how the ladies relate to this "lost" young woman. Notable for her friendship and caring is the lovely Rabbi's wife Mimi. The book deals with issues we all face in our modern society and how individuals deal with them. The storyteller is not identified, but unites the story in a beautiful way. I would love a sequel to this book as I took many characters to my heart and wonder how their lives go on after the book ends. Sorry we don't own a copy but the system has copies in all the branches I was told by the Ormond Beach Librarian. A book you will find engrossing! Upon working on the piles of books donated to our library, the latest surprise is a set of Junior Judaica: Encyclopedia Judaica for Youth. Editor in Chief is Rabbi Dr. Raphael Posner. Although this was published in 1982 there is a great deal of information in the six volumes to find out about holidays, traditions, famous Jewish people through the centuries, cities and countries and their Jewish populations, historical events up to 1982. The sixth volume has a comprehensive index to the set. There is also a Jewish Calendar from 1920-2020 in the back of volume 6. I found it interesting to look through and it is available as a reference tool for adults and students to use in the library. It is located on the bottom shelf of the children's collection in the library room. Keep reading and enjoy the company of books. Jean Leonard. MEMBERS NEWS AND NOTES Eugene Korash is still at Avante Rehab. Eugene enjoys receiving visitors from the Synagogue. We wish him a complete recovery. Carolann Applegate extends her appreciation to everyone who sent her birthday wishes. They meant a lot to her. To Lea Moskowitz & Jo Ann Singer, Best wishes & good luck in your new positions as Co-Presidents of Congregation B nai Torah. : Carole & Jerry Miller It was a lovely night at Mario s on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. The dinner, the ambiance, the service, all added to the pleasure of the evening. We ate, we drank, we conversed, and we had our pictures taken (soon to appear in the yearbook) by amateur photographer, Carole Miller. along with their grandson are going to Boston for a few baseball games as their grandson s special birthday gift. We wish them a great trip and hope his team wins. I am pleased to advise that our grandson, Neal Hargis, was selected for Boys State delegate from Eustis High School in lake County, Fl. He will be attending the week long government/leadership program in Tallahassee this summer with other students from around the state. Jean & Marvin Schild It s time to wish our Israel travelers a happy and safe trip. We await their return with stories of their trip. Have fun: Sue & Irv Abel, Brenda Denny, Carol Hyman, Rabbi & Valerie Kane, Manette & Harry Lasris, Ulrika Mattsson, Lea & Charles Moskowitz, Ellen and Alan Rabin, Lorna, Scott, Ethan & Rivka Ravede, Joan & Shimon Ravede, Jean & Marvin Schild,, Jeanne Singer, Bonnie, David,. Samantha & Jordan Turetsky, Debora & Ramona Wood. Have some news you would like to have everyone know a special event, a graduation, a trip, etc. I have my pencil ready to take it down and put it in the Torah Times for you. I m waiting to hear from you Vicki

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 PAGE 9 June Services Led Cantor Rhodes Congregation B nai Torah Sivan - Tammuz 5767 June, 2007 June Services Led Cantor Rhodes Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Service 7 PM Early Family Service Lite Candles 8:01 1 Shabbat Behalotecha Service 10 AM Nosh & Learn 2 15 Sivan 16 Sivan 3 4 5 6 7 Service 8 PM Lite Candles 8:04 8 Shabbat Shelach Service 10 AM 9 17 Sivan 18 Sivan 19 Sivan 20 Sivan 21 Sivan 22 Sivan 23 Sivan Federation Annual Meeting At Beth El 7PM 10 24 Sivan 11 25 Sivan 12 26 Sivan 13 Israel Travelers Return 27 Sivan 14 28 Sivan Service 8 PM Lite Candles 8:07 15 29 Sivan Shabbat Korach Service 10 AM 16 First day Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 30 Sivan Father s Day 2nd Day Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 17 18 19 20 21 7 PM CBT Board Meeting Service 8 PM Lite Candles 8:08 22 Shabbat Chukkat Service 10 AM 23 1 Tammuz 2 Tammuz 3 Tammuz 4 Tammuz 5 Tammuz 6 Tammuz 7 Tammuz 24 25 26 27 28 Service 8 PM Lite Candles 8:09 29 Shabbat Balak Service 10 AM 30 8 Tammuz 9 Tammuz 10 Tammuz 11 Tammuz 12 Tammuz 13 Tammuz 14 Tammuz

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TORAH TIMES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES Co-Presidents Jo Ann Singer & Lea Moskowitz Congregation B'nai Torah 403 N. Nova Road Ormond Beach, FL 32174 386-672 672-1174, Fax 386-672 672-6834 6834 Website (www.mybnaitorah.com) Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Dr. Richard Rhodes Barbara Cohen Sandy Zimbler E-mail: congbnaitorah@clearwire.net FIRST CLASS MAIL Trustees (2006-2008) Bruce Barenbaum, Norman Feldman, Harriette Flavio, Lynn Hartman, Debra Rodensky Trustees (2006-2008) 2008) Bruce Barenbaum, Norman Feldman, Harriette Flavio, Lynn Hartman, Debra Rodensky Religious School Chair Ken Haberman Past Presidents Irv Able, Charles Moskowitz, Harvey Singer George Selis, Scott Selis, Stuart Amols Sisterhood President Caryl Shalett Congratulations to Jordan on his Bar Mitzvah. Don t miss the Cantor s notes on page 6 for a review of all the exciting summer services. REMINDERS FROM THE RABBI congregation will miss him. Thanks to Ken Haberman for all of his efforts as chair of the Religious School Committee this year. Don t forget your friendly congregation over the summer! We need you and your friends and family at services to help Cantor Rhodes and to enjoy his spiritually uplifting, and musically beautiful services. Many thanks to all of those who attended Shavout services. The religious school students said their heartfelt farewell to Rabbi Perras who is moving on to another community all of our Congratulations to all of the `officers elected to serve both of our congregation and sisterhood. It is certain that our new co-presidents Jo Ann Singer and Lea Moskowitz will lead us through an excellent year. Isn t the Heritage walk a beautiful addition to our building? A hardy todah (thanks) to our resident visionary Bruce Barenbaum and his committee.