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February 2006Shevat 5766

November 2008Heshvan-Kislev

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Vol. 79, No. 3

Beth Shalom kindergarten students will participate in a Consecration ceremony on Saturday, November 22, 6:45 p.m. at the Wornall Campus. Nineteen consecrants will take part in a Havdalah service with Rabbi Tobin and Hazzan Menes. The program, marking the beginning of their formal Jewish studies at the Polsky Religious School or the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, will include a presentation by the consecrants. A dessert reception will follow the service. Committee members include Staci Kahn, Mirra Klausner, Alana Muller, Dana Schwartz and Janet Unterhalter.

Ceremony to Honor Kindergarten Consecrants

Those being honored from L-R, B-F include:Addison Brand, son of Jasmine and Elliot Brand; Greyson Langer, son of Linda and Stewart Langer; Jacob Stolker, son of Sarah and Joshua Stolker; Ian Hammer, son of Alana Muller and Marc Hammer; Nina Schultz, daughter of Amy and Eric Schultz; Abigail Davis, daughter of Karen and Matt Davis; Mandy Unterhalter, daughter of Janet and Bryan Unterhalter; Sarah Golder, daughter of Heather Schlozman and Robert Golder; Noam Evans, son of Limor Katz-Evans and Scott Evans; Anna Clauer, daughter of Mirra Klausner and Todd Clauer; Jonah Kahn, son of Staci and Mike Kahn; Max Gelman, son of Aimee Sandler-Gelman and Stuart Gelman; Abigail Kreisler, daughter of Kelly and Ken Kreisler; Lydia Schwartz, daughter of Neal and Dana Schwartz and Benjamin Spiegel, son of Aaron and Jennifer Spiegel. Not pictured: Alexandra Curcio, daughter of Jessica Bero; Brianna Katz, daughter of Vicki and Gary Katz; Ophelia Shapiro, daughter of Kelly and Tony Shapiro; Zoe Sher, daughter of Anne Rosenthal and Scott Sher.

On Thursday, December 25, a Hanukkah delight complete with food, fun and music featuring Sheldon Low, the newest face in Jewish music, will be held at Beth Shalom’s Lamar Campus. Sheldon has an undeniable appeal to youth and family audiences, not only as a musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but most importantly, as a Jewish educator and role model. Over the last three summers, Low, performing national summer tours, was a huge hit with teens at dozens of Jewish camps. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Low is a third generation song leader and developed a strong Jewish identity at an early age. His extensive experience as a Jewish educator and musician includes work as a religious school and pre-school song leader, youth choir director, youth

group song leader, group guitar teacher, Hebrew and B’nei Mitzvah tutor and cantorial soloist. Low commented, “Music is an important component for education and for Jews of all ages. Music provides fun, as well as a creative outlet for the young and old alike.”

There will be no charge for the concert which begins at 7 p.m. Prior to the concert at 5:30 p.m., a deli/latke dinner will be served. Further information including a reservation form for dinner will be available in the December Scroll. Each family is encouraged to bring their own Hanukkiah for the candle lighting ceremony. Chairs for the evening are Milisa Flekier and Rhonda Fromm.

Rock and Roll with Sheldon Low

Sheldon Low


Shabbat Services will be held at the Wornall Campus,

9400 Wornall Road

Sunday morning Shaharit will be held at the Lamar Campus,

14200 Lamar

Daily and Sunday Services

Shaharit: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. -Wornall Sunday, 8:30 a.m. -Lamar

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 8 a.m.-Wornall

Minhah: Monday–Friday, 6 p.m. -Wornall Sunday, 6 p.m. -Wornall

Shabbat Services Wornall Main Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Library Minyan 9:30 a.m. Tots for Torah 9:30 a.m. B’Yahad (K-5) 10 a.m. Minhah, Nov. 1 6 p.m. Minhah, Nov. 8, 15, 23, 30 4:45 p.m.

Tefillah 2000 Friday, November 7 6 p.m.Wornall Campus

Tot Shabbat Lamar

Friday, November 7 6 p.m.Lamar Campus

NOVEMBER

-Talmud, Berakhot

“Shabbat has a flavor of Paradise about it.”

Mark your calendar Sunday, December 7 for an interesting lecture and discussion commemorating Peral Harbor Day with Dr. Randy

Sowell, a research archivist at the Truman Library, during Breakfast Club at Lamar. Services begin 8:30 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Dr. Sowell’s presentation. Sowell earned his PhD from the University of Kansas with a dissertation that focused on the Kennedy Administration. He has been a Truman Library research archivist for 15 years. His presentation will include December 7-The Day of Infamy and America’s entry into World War II, Truman’s reaction to Pearl Harbor and Truman’s actions and role through the conclusion of World War II. Discussion will follow.

Breakfast club chairpersons are Harvey Bodker and Carl Puritz. Please contact the synagogue office 913-647-7279 for reservations.

Breakfast Club - Randy Sowell December 7, Day of Infamy

This November, Beth Shalom will place a collection box in the lobby of the Lamar campus where congregants can place new or lightly worn hats, gloves, coats, boots and scarves. Once the collection is complete at the end of the month, we will donate these items to local shelters for distribution. Please contact the administrative office at 913- 647-7279 with any questions. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Winter Warm-Up Clothing Drive

1st graders learning about Shabbat from their teacher Stacey Bell

L-R, F-B: Daniel Rose, Kayla Scharf, Jack Zwillenberg, Khaali Abdullahi, Hannah Cole, Elliot Cohen, Brady Wordsworth, Paige Kuluva, & Roni Grant, Madrikha

service schedule

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I remember the Academy Awards of 1973 when Marlon Brando refused the Oscar for Best Actor. He did so to make a statement, to say that he did not want to be part of a community that mistreated the American Indian. His refusal of the honor separated him from the community who so valued him.

It is the task of the Jewish individual to be part of the community and aid others in their fulfillment of mitzvot. But what is the task of the community? How does the community support individuals in their Judaism? One way is to honor them, to recognize their value in the many spheres of our lives. Sometimes honoring individuals acknowledges a specific achievement, but, often, it only seeks to point out to the community as a whole the importance of this one person.

The prayer service provides many ways for a community to honor a person. A person may be given

the responsibility of saying a prayer on behalf of the community, or a prayer may be said for that person. Or, a person may be given the opportunity to perform some holy task needed for the community.

It is not always easy to accept an honor, for it carries with it an implicit acceptance of the community as well as a responsibility for action. One can no longer be anonymous in the community - you are known and valued!

The next time you are offered an honor, whether it be an aliyah, a chance to read Torah or an Ark opening, consider the great opportunity to be counted, and identified, among the community. Consider, also, the statement you might make by refusing that honor.

“Music with the Cantor”

When a member of our congregation passes away there is now no reliable mechanism in place for notifying the congregation of the event and the subsequent funeral arrangements. Neither phone trees nor staff calling are practical for a congregation our size. Many congregations are using sensitively worded emails or automated telephone calls successfully for such notifications. We are working to put an appropriate system in place and we need your help.

As we review our options we need to know what you think about:

1. Receiving email notifications.2. Receiving automated telephone call notifications.3. Whether notifications should be sent to the whole congregation

while allowing members to opt out of receiving notifications or just sent to members who choose to receive them.

Please email your thoughts on these questions to Joel Krichiver, Executive Director, at [email protected].

Please be aware that Shiva arrangements are often not announced until the conclusion of the funeral and not known to the ritual office until the clergy return to the office after the funeral.

Notifications of Deaths and Shiva Arrangements

Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Lamar Campus

Hazzan Menes will be singing, teaching and leading sing-a-long

songs in an informal exploration of Jewish music.

Open to the community


Minyan ParticipantsA hearty todah rabbah to all of our *Minyan participants. The following people have attended morning and/or evening minyanim on a regular basis. Please join us. It is a true mitzvah to be a part of a minyan to enable others to say Kaddish. Sign up on Minyan Maker to let us know you will be able to attend. Minyan Maker is linked to our web page, www.bethshalomkc.org.

Don AdamsHarriet AlmalahArthur BergerBernard BirnbaumJeff BlackmanRabbi Alan CohenRon CoppakenMichael DiamondDr. Gus EisemannMark FishmanShirley FishmanBea Flam, z”lPaul FlamMarshall GaleLinda GibianClinton GillomMel GlazerJoel GoldmanTed GoldsteinShirley Gottstein

Hanan HammerSteve IsraeliteSid KanterBarbara KatzMarlene Katz Stanley KatzLei KaufmanCarla KlausnerMilton MannJoan MarchMimi MaslanHazzan MenesJoe NoahRubey NoahDebbie PenerDr. Ed ProsticCarla PuritzAllan ReichmanJeff RoitmanJimmy Rosenbloom

Maynard RosenbloomDebra RubinRhea Salasche-KaseffLinda SanderHarold Schlozman Vivien SchlozmanEric SchultzSylvan SieglerAletha SimonRichard SimonElaine SingerJosh SoslandNeil SoslandRabbi TobinGerry TrillingJoel VileFran WolfJoe WolfGene Wolowski

The following are “Pinch Hitters.” These people are called when the minyan is short participants. Todah Rabbah for your flexibility. Be a “Pinch Hitter,” sign up on Minyan Maker. Michael Abrams Diane AzorskyGreg AzorskyDr. Fred BodkerMark BohenDolly BrockmanMarla BrockmanRichard Brockman

Pete CabellAlan EdelmanJonathan EdelmanDaniel GoldbergDr. John GoldbergElana GoldbergNorman KahnArt KatzDr. Kurt Kavanaugh

Stephanie Kavanaugh Patti KrollRod MinkinSteve RubenJessica Rudnick-KaseffDeborah Sosland-EdelmanMarvin SznelerSue Vile

This final group are those persons who are willing and can be available to attend minyan at the last minute. Please help, sign up on Minyan Maker.

Randy BlockGary CortésRita CortésAlan Jacobson

Patti KrollVivien SchlozmanBeryl SilbergSandy Suffian

Fran Wolf Joe WolfErnesto ZepedaFrederico Zepeda

Beginning December 21 this year, we will gather around the Hanukkah lights, spin the dreidle, eat latkes and jelly donuts, and celebrate the festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah takes its name of ‘dedication’ from the Maccabees’ rededication of the Temple after their battle against King Antiochus. By reclaiming the Temple, the Maccabees recommitted themselves to a Jewish way of life. During the Hanukkah holiday, we rededicate ourselves to not only our Judaism, but also the values we place at the center of our faith. In particular, Hanukkah can be a time when we rededicate ourselves to the work of tikkun olam, repair of the world.

To that end, Beth Shalom is again offering assistance at several agencies throughout the Kansas City area on Christmas Day to allow for employees to celebrate Christmas with their families. Some of the agencies where our services are needed include Clarebridge of Leawood, Salvation Army, Cedarlake Village, Rose Brooks Center, Grand Court, Episcopal Community Services, Safehome and Village Shalom. Activities will include playing games with residents, serving lunch, delivering food and handing out holiday gifts.

Please look for the sign up sheet in the December Scroll. If you have any questions, or want to help with December Outreach, please contact Carla Oppenheimer at [email protected]. Deadline for registration is December 18.

December Outreach Plans Underway

Mallory Bodker, Cindy Bodker and Evelyn Gibian playing BINGO with Village Shalom residents as a part of December Outreach 2007

* We apologize for inadvertently omitting any names.

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a d u l t l e a r n i n gQuestion: Why do we wash our hands after leaving the cemetery?

Keruv Corner - קרוב CornerA Journey Toward Shabbat - A Personal Story from a FamilyHere I am again, rushing to get ready for Shabbat. Every Friday I struggle to prepare a nice meal and get my house in order before sundown. As usual, I am not sure that I will have everything done in time. Isn’t Shabbat supposed to be a time of rest?

I’m trying to get it right but am still learning. I feel pulled in many directions. My spouse wants us to attend Friday night synagogue services and our children want to hang out with their friends at the mall. I am not sure what is right for our family.

Our Shabbat may not be what my spouse, a Jew by birth, had in mind when we discussed having a Jewish home. None of us thought the seemingly minor changes in our lifestyle would be so challenging. Our family is a diverse group with divergent interests and needs, yet much of Judaism seems to require a commitment from the entire family.

We recognize the spirit and obligations of Shabbat celebrated through new and old traditions. We light Shabbat candles and bless the children. We share together in the Friday night meal. Little by little, I hope that our whole family will want to extend our Shabbat together time. Perhaps our children will consider inviting their friends to our home. Perhaps they will just want to hang out with us.

Learning to celebrate and honor Shabbat is not a destination but a process. We all work to help make Shabbat a warm, special occasion, a time that will bring our family closer together and a journey in which we all share.

It is a long-standing tradition to wash the hands upon leaving a cemetery to symbolically purify oneself from the contamination of a place of death and reenter the normal world.

Please note that the watering spigots on the cemetery grounds are turned off to prevent flooding. An open faucet for washing of hands upon leaving the cemetery is located on the west wall of the Yukon Chapel (the west wall is the right side as you face the door) and about four feet from the front. Also, the Yukon Chapel restrooms are always open for use.

Why Do We…?

The Melton Mini-School provides adult learners with the opportunity to improve their Jewish literacy with an easy learning environment. Though intense and comprehensive, the

course speaks to learners of all levels and backgrounds. With no homework, the course is designed for the adult learner.

The course includes 30 self-contained lessons that address specific themes. Questions are encouraged, as the sharing of ideas is what makes this style of learning so meaningful. The course is taught by area rabbis and Jewish educators whose backgrounds span the different Jewish movements.

Melton Mini-SchoolStudents attend class once each week for 30 weeks during the school year (one year at a time). Each module is presented by a different teacher for one hour (two hours total, each class meeting). First year classes will meet on Tuesday mornings, 9-11 a.m. or Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m. (both at the Jewish Community Center,) beginning October 28. Even if you may be reading this after the start date, it is not too late to join the class.

For more information contact Jeff Goldenberg, JCC Department of Adult Jewish Learning at 913-327-4647 or [email protected].


Be Happy It’s Adar!!

Polsky Religious SchoolPatti Kroll, Director of Education | [email protected] | 913-647-7290

Taste of Shabbat WornallShabbat, November 1

No School - Staff In-ServiceSunday, November 2

Begin Journeys 2nd SessionMonday, November 3

1st grade program, 9:30 a.m.Consecration Rehearsal,

10:30 a.m.Pre K-2nd Family Worship,

11:30 a.m.Sunday, November 16

School Committee MeetingWednesdsay, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Consecration WornallSaturday, Nov. 22, 6:45 p.m.

3rd Grade Havdalah Program Sunday, November 23

No School - ThanksgivingWednesday, November 26 thru Sunday, November 30

PRS School ResumesMonday, December 1

Important Dates:As the temperatures outside begin to fall, our thoughts are already turning again to summer plans. Deciding what our children will do over the summer is not an easy decision, yet experience has shown our students thrive at summer camps. Each child we spoke with says that camp, last summer, was the best summer of their life.

There have been a number of studies to determine which Jewish experiences have a lasting impact upon our children. We know there are several factors that help to develop a positive Jewish identity and values. These include family time, a quality Jewish education through high school, a summer program at a Jewish camp and a trip to Israel. Fortunately, our congregation has many children who attend summer camp programs and Israel trips, and as parents and educators we see positive results. Last year we had a number of first time campers, and in the words of one of our students, “we had a wonderful time; it was like paradise to me!”

Finding the right program takes some investigation on the part of the parents. Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is one camp that we strongly support and encourage parents to consider. Programs start with students entering 5th grade. We will have students who have gone to Ramah share their thoughts and there will be time for parents to meet with Rabbi Soloff, the director of Ramah Wisconsin on

Wednesday, November 5 at 6:15 p.m. at Lamar. A deli dinner will be provided prior to the meeting as well as information about scholarship opportunities. It is our hope to add even more students to the growing list of campers this summer. Please contact Debby Agron, 913-647-7281 if you plan to attend.

Summer Camp Programs

Grant Sander climbing the wall last summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin

The application deadline for scholarships for this year’s Summer Camp programs is February 1, 2009. With the current economic downturn, the committee anticipates an increased need; and to be fair to all who apply, we must have applications submitted in a timely manner. This policy will be strictly enforced. For more information or to get an application, please contact Linda Francisco, 913-647-7271 or [email protected].

Summer Program Scholarships

Janie Grackin, left, nationally known storyteller, celebrated Sukkot and Simhat Torah with our students and teachers. Janie held a workshop for teacher’s entitled, “Bringing Torah Alive in Your Classroom Through Drama and Song.” Pictured R-L, Ida Levine and Mary Dale Blackmon are looking on as Janie tells her story.

Kindergarten students, Lydia Schwartz, Jonah Kahn & Ian Hammer made New Year’s cards for their families.


The information from the focus groups is currently under analysis, after which the congregational survey will be developed for distribution in November. Please don’t be disappointed if you were not chosen for a focus group. We hope that all congregants will use the opportunity of the survey to share their thoughts. Multiple members within a household are encouraged to respond. The results will be analyzed by the steering committee and an enlarged planning committee during a retreat in December. Recommendations will be presented to the board and the congregation.

A great deal of energy is currently focused on the strategic plan by congregants who care deeply about our direction. I urge you to participate in this process by thoughtfully completing the congregational survey. Our future is at stake.

s t r a i g h t t a l k

Fred S. BodkerPresident

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As a people, we Jews are known to speak our minds. Life cycle events and worship services are often defining moments for us, and we have certain expectations in mind. Many people are striving for a certain image of how a synagogue “should be.” It seems that most everyone has an idea of a way to make improvements.

Now you have your chance to be heard. Beth Shalom received a grant in 2007 from the Jewish Heritage Foundation that was directed for a strategic plan. Chaired by Gary Cortés and Susie Goldsmith, this process began in April 2008 with the selection of the same consultants who had assisted us in the 1999 strategic planning process.

The strategic plan steering committee, assisted by our consultants, began by conducting focus groups. These groups were selected based on age demographics. The sessions, facilitated by our consultants, sought to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of our congregation. Participants were asked to identify areas of conflict, challenge, goals, and trends to guide the committee in developing a congregational survey. See the article below for more details on the strategic planning process.

Committee chairs Gary Cortés and Susie Goldsmith are pleased to announce that the seven Focus Group meetings have now been completed. Participants who attended have reported that their experiences were very enjoyable and that there was excellent discussion and positive exchange of ideas. The consultants have provided a preliminary report on the focus groups to the steering committee, which will now write the congregational survey, based upon the issues and ideas discussed in the focus groups. The survey will be ready around Thanksgiving and all adult congregants are encouraged to share their thoughts by completing the survey. In this way, every member will play an integral role in shaping the future of Congregation Beth Shalom. Completion of the Strategic Plan is targeted for Spring 2009.

Strategic Plan Process Moves to Next Phase

Our records show that the following children will have a Bar or Bar Mitzvah in 2012. If you have an addition or correction, please contact

Debby Agron in the ritual office, 913-647-7281 or [email protected].

Attention Parents: B’nei Mitzvah for 2012

Miriam MerrittBen PelofskyJustin PelofskyJoseph PorterJulia RubenStella ShapiroDavi SherJoel SilvermanEliana SimonLeah SoslandAbigail Wordsworth

Asa AbrahamsonGabrielle AbramsMiriam AdlerMaya BukaiJoshua EisemannSamuel GalapoJonah GolderJillian Hurst Noah KahnCaleb KrakowJordan Kuluva


C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C YC L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A LOM FA M I LYEcclesiastes 3:1

Mazel Tov to...

Eli is the son of Sandi and Ed Fried. He is the grandson of Shirley White and the late Lew White and Sam and Frances Fried and the late Magda Fried. A student at Overland Trail Middle School, Eli enjoys riding his bike, Jayhawk basketball and attending North Star Camp in the summer. Eli has three siblings, Maggie, Josh and

Gabbie. For his mitzvah project, Eli helped to plan and rode in Bike for the Brain, a ride to benefit mental health awareness.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service.

Mazel Tov to our B’nei MitzvahEli Solomon FriedNovember 8, 2008 • 10 Heshvan 5769

cycles

Mallory is the daughter of Cindy and Fred Bodker. She is the granddaughter of Ray Ann Kremer and the late Robert Kremer and Harvey Bodker and the late Beverly Bodker. A student at Overland Trail Middle School, Mallory enjoys gymnastics, traveling, spending time with friends and attending summer camp.

Mallory has two sisters, Ilana and Ellie. For her mitzvah project, Mallory helped with Abby’s Run for the Heart and collected clothing for Women’s Employment Network.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service.

Mallory Jordan BodkerNovember 15, 2008 • 17 Heshvan 5769

Diane and Mark Davidner on the birth of their grandson, Brody Alexander Feldman, on August 4. Brody’s parents are Mia and Adam Feldman. He is also the grandson of Vicki and Robert Feldman of Syracuse, NY. Brody’s great-grandparents are Rose Karbank, Lillian Feldman of Syracuse, NY and Lee Maliken of Pompano Beach, FL.

Stewart and Esther Stein on the birth of their granddaughter, Eliana Lily Wax on September 16. Eliana’s parents are Jeffrey and Jessica Wax of St. Louis, MO. She is also the granddaughter of Sanford and Wendy Wax of St. Louis. Eliana’s great-grandparents are Mary and Saul Smith of Phoenix, AZ, Annette Stein of Minneapolis, MN, and Selma Wax and Tama Bushman of St. Louis, MO.

Evelyn Lowenthal on the birth of her granddaughter, Stella Brett Aronson. Stella’s parents are Richard and Judy Aronson of Chicago, IL. They are also the parents of Sasha Bess. Stella is also the granddaughter of the late Henry Lowenthal and Evelyn and Larry Aronson of Glencoe, IL.

Robert Kaplan, Harvard business school professor and former Beth Shalom student, who will be presented with the 2008 Louis Marshall Award at the Jewish Theological Seminary dinner November 10 in New York City. The award recognizes those who demonstrate the exemplary ethics and communal commitment that Louis Marshall, prominent Jewish community figure and chairman of the board of JTS from 1904-1929, embodied. Mr. Kaplan is currently a Professor of Management Practice and a Senior Director of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. He is the son of Florence Kaplan and the late Meyer Kaplan.


C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C YC L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A LOM FA M I LYNovember Anniversaries Day Years

We want to say... “Mazel Tov” to you!

Call the synagogue office, 913-647-7279, and tell us about your engagements, weddings, births and other

major life cycle events.

Mystery Congregant

1 Gary & Vicki Katz 16 Stephen & Robyn Smith 223 Gary & Patti Friedman 233 Leo & Johanna Stein 514 David & Lisa Skolnick 136 Herbert & Barbara Simon 427 Peter & Joan Cabell 16 Gustave & Elinor Eisemann 54 Carl & Jeanette Galler 65 Kevin & Sheryl Jordan 218 Seymour & Esther Rudnick 49 Alvin & Patricia Shapiro 499 Larry & Beverly Mallin 5610 Jay & Sharon Rosenthal 2311 Adam & Kim Matsil 1316 Stuart Bodker & Tensy Marcos-Bodker 23 Robert Golder & Heather Schlozman 1217 Mark & Julye Rose 12 Joshua & Jane Sosland 1818 Leibert & Miriam Birnbaum 52 Leo & Ida Feingold 63 Shelton & Nancy Gallas 4619 Brian & Karen Cole 14 Michael & Barbara Goldstein 1320 Jeffrey & Cathy Alpert 32 Avery & Laura Bratt 1921 Rodney & Gerre Minkin 4922 Boris & Rimma Livak 3323 Gary & Randi Berger 7 Norman & Sybil Kahn 64 Albert & Cecille Silverman 5124 Oscar Pinsker & Barbara Rosenberg Pinsker 1325 Brue & Lori Hertzfield 4 Robert & Carol Yarmo 4126 Jeff & Rhonda Fromm 20 Michael McHugh & Tracy Mandel McHugh 14 William & Joyce Shapiro 1327 Howard & Cherice Gerson 25 Bernard & Judy Rosenberg 42 Steven & Lisa Ruben 20 Ron & Kathryn Zack 1528 Steve & Milisa Flekier 1530 Benny & Stephanie Cohen 17 Lee & Esther Pearlmutter 17

Did you guess that last month’s congregant was Peter Loftspring? If you have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Peter, his charming wife and two wonderful children, then you are in for a real treat! Please make a point of greeting them and making them feel welcome as newer members of Beth Shalom.

While the Loftsprings are still in their first decade of membership,

this month’s Mystery Congregant is just beginning her second decade of membership. However, please be aware that until this month, the Mystery Congregant column has concentrated on members in the middle decades of life. This month’s Mystery Congregant has been a member of Beth Shalom all her life; in fact, she even had her baby naming ceremony at Beth Shalom. She is a graduate of our preschool and attends services with her parents and siblings. Her favorite thing about services is the candy that follows the Torah. She attended the Jewish Community Center Ranch Camp this summer and likes to play basketball, do Hip Hop and ride her bike. She used to wear glasses, but they have been replaced by contacts. Look around and meet some of our younger congregants and see if you can figure out who is this month’s Mystery Congregant.

Peter Loftspring

More than 30 Board of Directors recently participated in a retreat in which they learned about the policies and procedures

of the synagogue. Listening to Alan Edelman as he leads the session are Richard Simon, Mike Rogovein, & Jen Paul.


Praised is the True Judge

Of Blessed MemoryRose Friedman, September 8Beloved Mother of Chuck Gordon

Goldene Edith Rydell, September 30Beloved Sister-in-law of Maury Rydell

Marcia Morris, October 1Beloved Aunt of Linda Cohen

Jack N. Bohm, October 4Beloved Husband of Liz Bohm

Bea Firestone Flam, October 17Beloved Wife of Paul Flam

Rosalie R. Cohn, October 19Beloved Mother of Karen Cohn

Jerald “Jerry” Gershon, October 19Beloved Stepfather of Bari Frieden

Yahrzeits

Monument Unveilings and Tablet Dedications November 2, 9 a.m. Mt. Carmel Charlotte Kanter Monument Unveiling

November 14, 2 p.m. Mt. Carmel Lillian Kranitz Monument Unveiling

November 16, 11:15 a.m.Mt. Carmel Mildred Levinson Monument Unveiling

Dayan HaEmet

3 Heshvan-Nov 1Yetta CohenScholtz FeigenbaumMarvin GreenbaumDavid HoffmanAlexander KrantzEsther KriegerMichael LevinSally LewinMurray LittonMary MalcyMorris PachterJacob SilbergMary Stein

4 Heshvan-Nov 2Alexander BassinIsrael BloomTheodore BornsteinSamuel ChickinskyHerman GlassIsadore GoldbergSamuel MyersYetta NewmanLillyan RicklesIda SchlozmanMary SearlesAgnes ShankmanDorothy ShapiroPolly Singer

5 Heshvan-Nov 3Louis AgronSonia AlpertWilliam BushmanRosalyn CohnSanford DunnLouis JacobsMaurice MillerHelen OverlyLouis RosenbergCharna Taskar

6 Heshvan-Nov 4David BarrIrwin BlockYetta CohenRose EllisCecelia GoodmanEva GrinbergIsaac HoffmanBenjamin KamenIda KohnLouis PlotskySarah RisburdLena SladovnickWilliam Witschner

7 Heshvan-Nov 5Max BinkowitzPhilip BlasbalgHarris BobierHeimie BogradSamuel FasbinderJennie FriedmanMorris GarfinkelLouis GladstoneMilton LevyBertha LevyIsadore RogozenskiLou SandlerJoseph SanellIda SeigelOscar ShapiroPhillip SmallJoseph Wilner

8 Heshvan-Nov 6Esther ChickinskyBecky GlassAbraham GoldenbergLibe GormanFrank HoffmanBernard HudsonOscar JacobsMorton JosephJulius Louis

Celia RogoveinMorris SeeligSarah SilversteinAnne Temple

9 Heshvan-Nov 7Libby FeldRebecca FingershFannie GilgusStanley KalenderJennie LevinsonFreda Partnoy

10 Heshvan-Nov 8Nathan KoffmanSophie LevikowLillian MallonHannah MichelsonHarry RosenbergSylvia RubinHyman SaverAbraham Schlein

11 Heshvan-Nov 9Joseph BermanMartin CohenMorris EllisAlisa FeinJulius FriedmanHenriette GinsburgLewis GoldbergTheresa MarshockKeith PackJulius PeltzmanEsther RapaportBen RichmanFannie RittmasterGabriel SalzensteinCharles SaverLillian SmallBertha WaisblumHarvey WeinerHarry Winer

12 Heshvan-Nov 10Jack AgronBen EdelbaumAnita GewertzSamuel IntraterRose KlebanRichard Krasne

13 Heshvan-Nov 11Nathan ChernikoffPearl CohenEdna ColemanWilliam Friedberg

Lewis GoldbergMary KarosenNate KarpinHarry KatzeffWilliam KleinBert MarkowitzMonia RaffelockBetty RaskinBernard Siegler

14 Heshvan-Nov 12Hyman BenjaminMeyer BernsteinLucille EllisJoseph FriedMax LettasOscar LitwinDina SalleJack SilvermanMaynard Taxman

15 Heshvan-Nov 13Jean BrockmanEsther ClaymanThelma DockmanLibby EllisFannie KaplanSarah KulakofskyEdwin LevineAbraham Mann

16 Heshvan-Nov 14Margaret GershA. Morris GinsbergDorothy HipshIda KrugIrving MarderRebecca MokofskyBertha PerlmanH. Paul RosenbergAlbert SimonIda Vile

17 Heshvan-Nov 15Esther ByersBen DenowitzIda DolginoffLillian ReichReuben SpivakJoseph TalbotCharles Traxler

18 Heshvan-Nov 16Leonard BettingerMax CopakenDora FineSam Jaben

Hyman LevineAlexander MeltzerMary MoskowitzLajos Springer

19 Heshvan-Nov 17Jacob BarabechikIke BirnbaumArthur BockTillie HudsonPearl KasoiBen KernReuben Wechsler

20 Heshvan-Nov 18Leon BaumAnna BornsteinMagda FriedSteven FriedheimPhyllis PackEllis TonkeySylvia Viner

21 Heshvan-Nov 19Evelyn AlexanderLinda BirnbaumSam BrownEsther DanielsEllen GindenAnna LevinRose LofmanAlfred ParnesLeo PolterockAbraham RubinEsther ShapiroMorris StahlBetty TaxmanAnna WebberBetty Yaskolka

22 Heshvan-Nov 20Charles MarksHerbert PlotskyNathan RappaportMorris RosenblumIsrael SandhausJack SchultzAsher Stern

23 Heshvan-Nov 21Sol BaumTaubie BeckerBernard FasbinderAbraham FlekierMary GoldblattGeorge MossEsther Satz

Esther SingmonLeona SoltzIsrael Winitz

24 Heshvan-Nov 22Jennie FeingoldDavid GerehtDavid KatzBen LernerAnna LevitchDollie MannZahava MorganRose NelkinSimon OzarGustave RapaportI Edward Zalin

25 Heshvan-Nov 23Baruch BenjaminCharline CooperSima GallerAbraham GellensEsther GilgusSophia GoldsteinHeinrich JosephAaron KarsGertrude KislukEsther LernerBoris LevitchSam MillsteinLeonard OrrenRose PackDorothy RosenbergMaurice ShefrinEthel ShefrinAnne VinickBetty Wishna

26 Heshvan-Nov 24Harvey AaronJane AceEmanuel BornsteinMax CohenAbraham HymanBoris KittessSimon LevikowMax MilensPauline SambergJohn SmallBen Zenitsky

27 Heshvan-Nov 25Irving BergerSaralee BramsSamuel EaglesMary KrasnerContinued on page 14


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The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friendsand reflect donations thru October 7, 2008. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll.

To make a donation, please contact the synagogue office at 913-647-7279.

t o d a h r a b b a h !Benjamin Ryweck

Torah FundIn honor of:Bea Flam’s RecoveryJanet & Alan’s 19th AnnJoan March’s AliyahRhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold’s Kaseff 6th AnnRickie Haith’s BD Walter & Joan March

In memory of:Aleck BrattDina Beth Salle Walter & Joan MarchRandy Rashkovsky Shirley Gottstein

Beth Shalom General FundIn honor of:Anita Daniels’ Recovery Lillian RubinDoba Loeffler Ida LoefflerKohein Aliyah Paul Grollman & Elaine GordonLee Levin’s BD Jack Forman

In memory of:Albert & Sophie Bell Harold BellDavid Bodker Stanley & Barbara BodkerDavid Kantor Robert & Millie PeltzmanDora Pakula Lawrence & Sheila PakulaEdward Wolberg Barbara BursteinFrances Fogel Larry Fogel Patrick & Marietta DunnGussie Ellis Charlotte RubenHarriette Tivin Larry GourseHarry Kaplan Paul Grollman & Elaine GordonHarry Kisluk Gerald & Elaine KislukHelen Cohn David & Fran KanterIda R. Katzman Sharon BrodzkyJoe Posner Eugene White Norman & Beverly BurkJoseph Carr Leon & Carol KusnetzkyLinda Tulchinsky Siegel Karen SmithMary Kasten Edith & Meyer RubinMilton Forman Jack FormanMilton Malamud Darlene Meltzer

Morris Wilson Jack & Marlene NagelNaomi Chilton Michael & Gabrielle HandlerNorman Weinstein Harold Weinstein Sam WeinsteinRebecca Oppenheimer Adrian & Kenneth DubowRenetta Prebluda Michael & Gabrielle HandlerRose & Adolph Wolf Ida LoefflerRose Overbeck Sonia KraftRuben Seigel Allan & Carol RobinsonSara Davidow Jerry & Elizabeth DavidowSarah Peltzman Justin GershonShimon Loeffler Ida LoefflerSidney Erdman Bernard & Joan ErdmanSuzanne Jo Geller Harry GellerToby Appel Jeff & Cathy Alpert Sheldon & Stevie Pessin Shirley & Todd Stettner Stephen & Frances Bielsky

Beth Shalom Hesed Committee Fund

In memory of:Hyman Zeldin MarvIn & Adelle GoldsteinJoseph Noah Joseph NoahRose Goldstein Marvin & Adelle GoldsteinSarah Summers Charles SummersSaul Bitner Linda SugermanSaul Bitner Shirley Bitner

Beth Shalom Lehem FundIn memory of:Brian Yodler Jerry & Barbara CosnerBrian YodlerHenry Dloogoff Wes & Marna DolginoffJoe Posner Marshall & Hope TalbotRebecca Kaufman Leibert Kaufman

Beth Shalom Library FundIn memory of:Dora Hellman Charles & Rae CohenRuben Mitz Rochelle Mitz Melvin & Elaine Glazer

Sadie Tonopolsky Charles & Rae Cohen

Blance & Ira Rosenblum Library Technology ProjectIn memory of:Marjorie Kantor Julius Kantor

Building FundIn honor of:Steve Pack’s Recovery Marlene ShulkinSylvan Siegler’s 2nd B/BM Mel & Lois Krashin

Cemetery Maintenance FundIn memory of:David Kantor Mildred EichenwaldRoss Zucker Barry & Marjorie SkikneSarah Summers Cynthia & Robert Feldman

Eleanor & Joseph Kopin Endowment Fund

In memory of:Moses Kopinsky Anita Daniels

Etta Price Library FundIn memory of:Ben Planzer Harold & Janet Price

Eugene & Shirley Novorr Tots for Torah Fund

In honor of:David Ernstein 90th BD Eugene & Shirley Novorr Eddie & Robin Stone Steven & Sherri NewsteadFerne Searles BD Gerean Rudnick

In memory of:Anna GinsbergDorothy Novorr Eugene & Shirley Novorr Jean Robin Gerean Rudnick

Flo Harris Religious School Endowment FundIn memory of:Ellie Korros Ted & Jill Goldstein

Frank Schlozman Scholarship Fund

In memory of:Frank Schlozman Art & Debby Rotstein Frances Schlozman Judy Elliot Michael & Wendy Malyn

Herbert MalynRose Alisky Michael & Wendy Malyn

Gale & Maxine Grossman Religious School Fund

In memory of:Ida Bass Martin & Diane BassToby Appel Patti Kroll

Gertrude, Sam & Jeffrey Greenberg Scholarship FundIn honor of:Stanley Goldman’s BD Lionel & Joan Greenberg

In memory of:Kris Keul’s Father Lionel & Joan Greenberg

Jacob & Sarah Myron Library Fund

In memory of:Sarah Myron Joe & Fran Wolf

Joel Polsky USY FundIn honor of:Corey Helfand & Jenny Ackerman’s Marriage Jimmy & Sunni Rosenbloom

KCUSY FundIn memory of:Joe Posner Alan & Jackye Goldberg

Loving Grandparents FundIn honor of:Rod Minkin’s BD Steve & Lisa Ruben

Neil F Miller Endowment Fund

In memory of:Abraham SimonsMinnie EpsteinNeil Miller Sue Miller

Prayer Book FundIn memory of:Joe Posner Joe & Frances BrocatoMorton Swartz Virginia Chaikin

Rabbi Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi Chair FundIn memory of:Norman Cohen Alan & Linda Cohen

Rabbi Morris Margolies Adult Education Fund

In memory of:Abraham Frost Robert Frost

Rabbi Tobin’s Discretionary Fund

In honor of:Milton Searles’ Recovery Samuel RosenRabbi Tobin Dorothy Kaufman In memory of:Harry Gilbert Nathan & Charlotte GilbertHelen Kars Samuel RosenJenny Blum Elizabeth DavidowJoe Posner Mike & Joni OsadcheyMildred Bornstein Paul Grollman & Elaine GordonSandra Marder Henry MarderToby Appel Ronald & Susan Goldsmith

Rose Family Early Childhood Education CenterIn honor of:Amy Burchard’s BDJessica Burchard’s BDDavid J. Curtis Jeffrey & Corrine BlackmanSadye Rubinfire Sylvia Braden

In memory of:Janie Goldstein Jeffrey & Corrine Blackman

Rose S Levine & Doris L Flam Arts & Education Fund

In honor of:Deborah Klein’s B/BMLissa Leibson’s B/BM Milton & Marjorie AdlerNo Name Listed Paul & Bea FlamSteve & Joan Israelite’s 44th Ann Paul Lerner & Rosalyn Lerner In memory of:Brian Yodler Milton & Marjorie AdlerFannie Shapiro Tiberius & Carla KlausnerIda KrugMeyer Krug Noreen Greenberg Joe Posner Toby Appel Paul Lerner & Rosalyn LernerMorris A. Lerner Paul Lerner

Reuben Brenner Chapel Maintenance Fund

In memory of:Meyer Rosenberg Judy & Bernard Rosenberg


Rose FamilyEarly Childhood Education Center

Judy Jacks Berman, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7287

The preschool is buzzing with love, activity, laughter and learning. November is no exception. The first of November will be filled with election activity as the children see and begin to understand what voting is like and why it is so important that every person votes. On November 5, the Zoo Mobile will be at Beth Shalom and on November 7, from 9:30-11 a.m. we will have an intergenerational program at Village Shalom with the Wings of Love Bird Show. Finally, there will be a fabulous Thanksgiving Party on November 25.

Activities are planned for the parents as well. On November 6 at 9:45 a.m., Jewish Family Services will present a parent workshop on Positive Discipline in the Lamar conference room. The 6th annual Shop Around the School will be held November 9, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Goldsmith Hall. This is the big fundraiser for the preschool with raffle prizes and 40 vendors selling toys, clothes, jewelry and beautiful themed baskets. Come and start your Hanukkah shopping! Admission tickets can be purchased from a preschool parent, in the school office or at the door.

November Fun for Our Youngest Students

Sukkot was a very festive experience. The children had the opportunity to eat snack in the sukkah while at preschool.Pictured L-R: Alexandra Freiden, Alexis French, Pictured L-R: Gracie Cowman, Lauren Frumkin, Reece Widmn, Noah Landever & Melanie Schwartz Emma Rosenthal, Eli Jacobson, & Josh Citron

Sunday, November 99:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Goldsmith Hall - Lamar Campus

All proceeds to benefit the Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center

Rabbi Tobin singing with parents and children during our weekly Thursday morning Shabbat celebration.

Shop Around the School Holiday Boutique


Youth & Informal Education DepartmentStefanie Williams, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7292Elana Goldberg, KCUSY President | Daniel Goldberg & Ashley Ruben, Kadima Co-Presidents

November is KINNUS Time!

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday Night Programs 6:1�-8 p.m.November 5-“Israel Program” November 12-“Blanket Making Party” November 19 - “Ice Skating”

Homework Party/Study in the Lounge 3 p.m.Mondays, November 3, 10, 17

Services and Special ProgramsFriday, November 7– 4 p.m. Grand Court – Kabbalat ShabbatFriday, November 21– 4 p.m. Village Shalom – Kabbalat ShabbatSaturday, November 22– USYers reading Torah in the main service.Monday, November 24 – 7p.m Mandatory Kinnus Turkey Dinner Location TBAThursday-Sunday, November 27-30 Kinnus in Denver

This year’s KINNUS will be held in Denver, Colorado, November 27 – 30. Kinnus is the largest annual convention, where over 400 USYers and staff from the EMTZA region gather to celebrate Thanksgiving and Shabbat, USY- style. A highlight of every year, Kinnus offers social action projects, opportunities for study and discussion, awesome evening programs filled with song and ruakh, and time to just hang out with all of your EMTZA friends!

Camp Herzl: Located in Webster, Wisconsin, Herzl offers sessions from one to six weeks for campers entering grades three through ten. There will be an informational meeting Monday, November 10, at 7 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Information about financial aid, as well as general information, can be obtained at www.herzlcamp.org or the camp at 952-927-4002.

PANIM: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values

PanimWorks An Activist’s Adventure offers two exciting tracks for high school students passionate about Judaism, social justice, and community service.

PanimWorks DC JAM on the campus of George Washington University, is a leadership training program which explores key issues impacting the U.S. and the world, through interactions with U.S. policymakers and experts, emphasizing the connection between Judaism and advocacy. Two 2-week sessions or a 4-week session (including a bonus opportunity of placement in a DC agency) will be offered to students currently in grades 10-12. www.dcjam.org. Contact: Reisa Shanaman 301-770-5070, x 217 or [email protected].

PanimWorks Southwest is a cultural exchange and community service program on a Native American Reservation in the American Southwest. The rustic accommodations and interaction with members of the Navajo and Hopi Nations allow participants to make a difference, while learning about the ethical values that define Jewish life. Three sessions will be offered for students currently in grades 9-12. They may earn up to 45 community service-learning hours. www.panimworks.org. Contact: Hershel Cohen 301-770-5070, x 209 or [email protected].

More Summer Programs…

It’s A Girl!!Ayla Liana Williams

Born on Tuesday, October 21 Stef and Ayla are doing great!

The 8th grade students under the guidance of Anna Carl and USYers helped to make and serve the pizza for the 2nd-6th grade “Pizza in the Hut.” L-R: Kyle Wordsworth, Jeremy Katz, Anna Carl & Melissa Berger

http://www.herzlcamp.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.panimworks.org


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Sol & Ruth Dennis Scholarship Fund

In memory of:Morris Singer Harriet Dorf

The Mallin Childhood Enrichment Fund

In memory of:Harry G. Mallin Jeffrey & Sharon MallinThelma Rosenberg Larry & Beverly Mallin

Tillie & Jack Kay Scholarship Fund

In memory of:Meyer Lieberman George & Floriene Lieberman

In accordance with the bylaws of Congregation Beth Shalom this notice is required to be prominently placed in The Scroll when the contract of a member of the professional staff is coming up for renewal. Please be advised that the contracts of Hazzan Rob Menes and Patti Kroll are now up for renewal. Beth Shalom members may address any comments to Fred Bodker M.D., President, Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223 or email [email protected].

Notification of Contract Up for Renewal

27 Heshvan-Nov 25Jacob LapinMyer RichJacob SarnoIda Wayne

28 Heshvan-Nov 26Sarah AdremeEvelyn CohenAbe GordonJoseph KupperWalter LoebHazel ManneEdward SmithJake TemposkyRose Zeligman

29 Heshvan-Nov 27Alan BrattNathan LevensonDora PilzMary SmithBella VileSam WedlanMorris WeinerLillian Zwern

30 Heshvan-Nov 27Delores BenjaminJennie GreenmanJessie HanickEloise MinkoffDoris Rosenberg

1 Kislev-Nov 28Celia AbelsRebecca BloustineMarie FriedsonMax GershRobert GraffBluma GreenbergNathan MagazineIda MoskovitzDora MoskowitzFrances RothschildRosa RubinGoldie SiegelbaumSamuel Sosland

2 Kislev-Nov 29Joe BaumAbrom CopelandSarah GeisterBertha GrossmanTillie Kay

Hermine KleinHerman MilgramDavid PelzermanI. Frank RopeDora RubinMarie SanellZelma ShapiroJessie Zinn

3 Kislev-Nov 30Jeanette BlenderChayim EichenbergSamuel GlassmanWilliam HandlerStephen HertzfieldSadie KleinSolomon KrigelHarry RosenbergDorothy ShanbergSarah Shearer

Are you or do you know a young man in 5th grade or above who is interested in joining Beth Shalom’s Boy Scout Troop 61? The troop has weekly Monday

night meetings at the Lamar Campus and campouts every month. Join your friends,

including the 8 new scouts who signed up last year. Come see what we are about at our annual Turkey Hike, November 21-23. For more information, contact Richard Simon, 913-897-0196 or [email protected].

Join Beth Shalom’s Boy Scout Troop 61

Scouts learn from others.

The pride in fishing.

Troop 61 at H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation

community opportunities

The JCC’s 14th annual Book Fair kicks off Thursday, November 13, 7:30 p.m. at the JCC with Murray Greenberg, the author of Passing Game: Benny Friedman and the Transformation of Football. The Jewish Book Fair educates the community about the availability of Jewish literature and stimulates discussion regarding current Jewish issues, history, and philosophy. Other events include: November 18 - Arie Kaplan, From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, November 24 – Politician Madeleine Kunin – Pearls, Politics and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead, December 1 – Paula Bernstein & Elyse Schein, Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited, December 7 –Continental breakfast with Louis Ferrante, Unlocked: A Journey From Prison to Prous. Tickets are available at the JCC. Call 913-327-8000 or visit www.jcckc.org for more information. All events, with the exception of the continental breakfast, are free of charge.

Jewish Book Fair

The JCC will host the Expressions Israel Fine Art Show and Sale November 30-December 14. This event will showcase hundreds of artworks created by artists and artisans living in Israel and is being held at the JCC in conjunction with Israel’s 60th anniversary. There is no admittance charge except for the Patrons Preview and Sale on November 30. For further details, contact Tammy Ruder, JCC Cultural Arts Director, 913-327-8000.

Expressions Fine Art Show

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.jcckc.org

www.bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7279 1�November 2008

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

3 Heshvan 1

Noah Taste of Shabbat 10:00

Shabbat Afternoon Minyan 6:00

Daylight Savings Time ends at midnight. Turn clocks back 1 hour.

4 Heshvan 2PRS-No School Teacher In-Service

5 Heshvan 3

KCUSY-Homework Party 3:00

Trope Class 4:30

PRS-1st Class 2nd Quarter Journeys

6 Heshvan 4SH-Sarah Peltzman 10:00

7 Heshvan 5Mah Jongg 9:30SH-Warm Up AmericaRFNS-Zoo MobileMusic with the Cantor 12:30Camp Ramah Open House 6:15KCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15

8 Heshvan 6RFNS-Parent Workship 9:45

Shanberg Lunch Series 12:30 atVillage Shalom

9 Heshvan 7

KCUSY-Grand Court 4:00

Tot Shabbat 6:00Tefillah 2000 6:00

10 Heshvan 8Lekh L’kha

Birthday Shabbat

Bar MitzvahEli Fried

11 Heshvan 9Shop Around the School 9:30 - 2:30

12 Heshvan 10


Trope Class 4:30

Synagogue Board Meeting 7:30

13 Heshvan 11Veterans Day

SH-Sarah Peltzman 10:00

14 Heshvan 12SH-Board Meeting 10:00

Music with the Cantor 12:30

KCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15

15 Heshvan 13RFNS-Speech & Hearing Testing

Shanberg Lunch Series 12:30at Village Shalom

16 Heshvan 14RFNS-Pre-K Conference Day

17 Heshvan 15Vayera

Anniversary Shabbat Bat Mitzvah

Mallory Bodker

18 Heshvan 16Rosh Hodesh Heshvan

PRS-1st Grade Program 9:30 Consecration Rehearsal 10:30 Primary Worship 11:30

B’nei Mitzvah Parent Meeting 7:30

19 Heshvan 17Rosh Hodesh Heshvan


Trope Class 4:30


21 Heshvan 19Mah Jongg 9:30


KCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15

PRS-School Committee 7:30

22 Heshvan 20

Shanberg Lunch Series 12:30 at Village Shalom

23 Heshvan 21

KCUSY-Village Shalom 4:00

24 Heshvan 22Haye Sarah

B’nei Mitzvah Shabbat

Kindergarten Consecration 6:45

25 Heshvan 23PRS-3rd Grade Havdalah Program 9:30

3 Kislev 30PRS-No School

26 Heshvan 24

RFNS-Fun Services ARF Program

Trope Class 4:30

KCUSY-Kinnus Turkey Dinner


28 Heshvan 26SH-PrayerWorks 10:00


RFNS-No SchoolPRS-No School

29 Heshvan 27 Thanksgiving Day

Minyan 8:00Offices Closed

RFNS-No School

1 Kislev 28Offices Closed

2 Kislev 29Toldot

PRS-No School

4:53

4:47

4:42

4:39

PRS=Polsky Religious School

RFNS-Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center

SH=Sisterhood

6:59

5:52

5:46

5:42

5:39

Daily MinyanMorning

Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. Wornall Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Lamar

Evening Sunday-Thursday: 6 p.m. Wornall

Shabbat Afternoon: *4:45 p.m. Wornall * Unless otherwise noted

Please see page 2 for a complete service schedule.

n o v e m b e r

KCUSY– Kinnus in Denver, Nov. 27-30

14200 Lamar • Overland Park, KS 66223913-647-7279 • www.bethshalomkc.org

CLERGYRobert L. Tobin Rabbi Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D. Alan L. Cohen Rabbis EmeritiRobert Menes Hazzan

STAFFDebby Agron Ritual AssistantJudy Jacks Berman Director of Early Childhood EducationBob Copeland Facilities ManagerJill Goldstein Program/Membership CoordinatorLinda Francisco Business ManagerJoel Krichiver Executive Director & Scroll Editor Patti Kroll Director of Education Norman Levitan Membership CoordinatorJennifer Levy-Mackay RFNS and PRS AssistantLinda Sander Program CoordinatorStefanie Williams Director of Informal Education and Youth ActivitiesAndi Katz Wildman Scroll Design and ProductionFran Wolf Librarian

Beverly Newman Scroll Committee Chairperson

BOARD OFFICERSFred Bodker, M.D. PresidentDiane Azorsky Executive Vice PresidentMichael Abrams Vice President - Religious AffairsJeff Katz Vice President - EducationRita Cortés TreasurerKurt Kavanaugh, D.D.S. Secretary Ernie Rosenthal Immediate Past President

The Congregation Beth Shalom Scroll (USPS531-420) is published monthly by Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223. Annual Subscription $24.00. Periodical Postage Paid in Shawnee Mission, KS. DATED MATERIAL POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM SCROLL, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. Scroll Deadline: The 1st of the previous month. Submit articles to the Administrative office before the deadline.

Gift Shop HoursSun. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Mon. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.Tues. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.Wed. 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.Thurs. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m

More than 40 congregants turned out to hear Congressman Dennis Moore. He spoke about Congress and issues that affect Kansans. Pictured on the left are Congressman Dennis Moore and Harvey Bodker.

Please Join Us for..Installation of Rabbi Robert L. Tobin Sat-urday, December 13, 9:30 a.m.Wornall CampusRabbi Steven Schwartz from Congregation Beth El, Baltimore MD will install Rabbi Tobin as our Senior RabbiThe community is invited to celebrate with us and to attend the Kiddush Luncheon immedately following services. There is no charge, but reservations are request to : Linda Sander at

Shabbat MorningDecember 13

9:30 a.m.

Installation of:Rabbi

Robert L. TobinPlease join us for the Installation of Rabbi Robert L. Tobin, Saturday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. at our Wornall Campus. Rabbi Steven Schwartz from Congregation Beth El, Baltimore, MD, will install Rabbi Tobin as our Senior Rabbi. Come worship and celebrate with Rabbi Tobin and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service. Kiddush is complimentary, however, reservations are requested to Linda Sander at 913-647-7269 or [email protected].

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