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January 2010 • Tevet/Shevat 5770Main Campus: 3300 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights • Eastern Campus: 27500 Shaker Boulevard, Pepper Pike

Visit us on the web at parksyn.org forthe latest information about Park activities!

Dear Rabbi Skoff,Why does Judaism seem to be so

focused on insignificant details? When tobow during services, avoiding moneyon the Sabbath, putting pebbles on agravestone, all those prayers at theSeder! It seems to me that we miss thebig picture by obsessing over suchnon-critical items. Are these kinds oftrivialities really what Judaism is allabout? By the way, I sent you thisquestion a week ago and have not heardback from you. Are you avoiding me?

Sincerely,M

Dear M, Don’t worry, I am not avoiding you.

In fact, I did answer your question,and I sent you a reply immediately. Ifyou did not receive it, then that itself isthe answer to your question. You see, Isent you a reply, but when I wrote youback to your email address on YAHOO,I left out the dot before the “com”. Iwrote to you at “yahoocom” instead ofat “yahoo.com.” You still should havereceived the email, because after all, it isonly one little dot missing. I mean, comeon, one little dot is so insignificant, itis not as if I wrote the wrong name!Why would something so trivial preventyou from receiving my email? Isn’t it a

bit ridiculous that you did not get myemail because of a little dot?

No, actually, it is not ridiculous.Because the dot is not just a dot. Itrepresents something. The dot hassignificance far beyond what Iunderstand. It may seem to me to betrivial, but that is simply because I donot fully understand how the Web works.All I know is that with the dot, mymessage reaches the correct destination;without it the message is lost.

Finding significance in living aJewish life is a lot like the dots. Thedetails of Jewish practices and customscontain a great deal of meaning anddepth. Every detail, if properlyunderstood and practiced, can berelevant to our lives and the lives ofothers. In other words, every dot counts!If you want to know more about theimportance of the dots on the web,study computers. If you want to knowmore about the importance of Jewishcustoms and practices, come see me.I would love to help you connect thedots so that they will be moremeaningful to you. And remember, atPark Synagogue, every congregant ison his/her own unique journey, and,every journey counts, no journey isinsignificant. See you in Shul.

Sincerely,Rabbi Skoff

From My StudyA LETTER FROM RABBI SKOFF

Rabbi Joshua Skoff ’s 20th Anniversary

YearJoin the growing list of

our 20th Anniversary YearSponsors.*

Rabbi’s Circle –Honorary Chairs:$18,000 and up

Goldberg-Fromson FamilyRatner-Miller Family

Honorary Co-Chairs:$10,000 and up

Judy & David KaufmanLeonard Senkfor

Benefactors:$5,000 and up

Barbara & Bob BrennerZeev Friedman

Elayne & Bob KwaitJanine Martyn & Fred Levine

Harriet & Mel MorrisEudice & Elmer Paull

Debbie & Jim StrassmanCharna Sherman & David Weiner

Judy & Steve WillenskyPatrons:

$3,600 and upSharon & Bruce Epstein

Friends:$1,800 and up

Sally & Fred IsenstadtLesley & Marvin Karp

Norma & Marty MarkowitzJudy Eigenfeld & Rick Maron

Marilyn & Bob Stein

* as of 12/14/09

To learn more about 20thAnniversary Sponsorship

opportunities to benefit theRabbi Joshua Skoff

Programming Fund, pleasecontact Barbara Goldfarb at

216-371-2244, ext 133.

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P A R K S Y N A G O G U E

FamilyNight

FRIDAY ISAT PARK!

Scholar in Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Park Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 & 12Wolf Religious School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B’nei Mitzvahs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Youth Group News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Park Summer Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Family Mitzvah Makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8New Generation Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Help Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Sisterhood Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group Events . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Gesher Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Keruv Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Mazel Tov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Park Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Senior Adult Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Men’s Cub Steak Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

Upcoming Events at Park!

Bring the whole family and celebrate Shabbat witha 45-minute service that includes music, singing andprayer for all ages!Friday, January 1 • 6:00 pm • PSEfollowed by our Hot & Hearty OnegFriday, January 8 • 6:00 pm • PSEFeaturing our Teen Klezmer BandFriday, January 15 • 6:00 pm • PSEfeaturing our Volunteer ChoirFriday, January 22 • 6:00 pm • PSEFriday, January 29 • 6:00 pm • PSE

For more information, please call theSynagogue office (216) 371-2244.

Interested in weekly study? Look no further...Rabbi Skoff ’s Bible Class offers an opportunityfor individuals to explore the weekly portion

through lively, participatory discussion –appropriate for all learning levels!

Class meets at 11:00 am atPark Synagogue East

JOIN US FOR THE

RABBI’SCLASS

January 10, 24 & 31

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR RABBI SKOFF

Rabbi Skoff has a newemail address ... please

update your address [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar ForOur Exciting

20th AnniversaryCelebration Events!

Shabbat Service & Rabbi’s BirthdayNCJW Anniversary Kiddush

Saturday Morning, March 20 • Park MAIN

"Take Off With Skoff” –Our Family Fun Walk/Run

Sunday Morning, May 23 - Park EAST

The 141st Annual Meeting ofPark Synagogue

Sunday Morning, June 6 • Park EAST

Gala Dinner & Program In Honorof Rabbi Skoff

Sunday Evening, June 27 • Park MAINWant to get involved in the planning of these exciting congregational events? Please contact

Barbara Goldfarb 216-371-2244, ext. 133.

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A S Y N A G O G U E F O R A L I F E T I M E

Dr. Beth Berkowitz, Ph.D, is anAssociate Professor of Talmud andRabbinics at the Jewish TheologicalSeminary, specializing in rabbinicliterature, Judaism and Christianity inlate antiquity, and theories and methodsin the study of religion. She also is

currently a fellow of the Tikvah Center for Law & JewishCivilization at NYU School of Law. Dr. Berkowitz is theauthor of Execution and Invention: Death Penalty Discoursein Early Rabbinic and Christian Cultures (Oxford UniversityPress, 2006).

Friday, February 5Family Shabbat Services & Shabbat DinnerPark Synagogue MAIN • 6:00 pmBring your family and friends for Family Shabbat Servicesin the Miller Chapel – PSM at 6:00 pm in which Park womenwill participate. A festive Shabbat Dinner will follow services.Dr. Berkowitz will speak after dinner on:“Constructive Criticism or Nosy Neighbors ... Is Therea Difference?”

Cost of Shabbat Dinner:$19.95/adults • $10.00/children 4-10No charge/children 3 & under

Saturday, February 6Shabbat Services and Lunch & LearnPark Synagogue MainJoin us for Shabbat Morning Services led by Park women,in the Main Sanctuary. Dr. Berkowitz will speak on:“Stoning, Hanging, and the Electric Chair: Judaism & theDeath Penalty.”

Following Services, stay for a special Scholar-in-ResidenceLunch & Learn on The Bridge. After the buffet lunch,Dr. Berkowitz will be leading a discussion on:“Jews & Non-Jews: Are We Really Created Equal?”

Cost of Lunch & Learn:$12.95/adults • $5.00/children 4-10No charge/children 3 & under(Child care is available after lunch by reservation only)

If you would like to participate in either service with a Hebrew or Englishpart, please contact Adele Sheftel at [email protected] or 216-371-2244ext. 161. Deadline for prepaid reservations for both Scholar-in ResidenceShabbat events is January 27th.

Questions? Contact Ellen Petler at [email protected] or 216-371-2244ext. 122.

Café 56 is catering both the Shabbat Dinner and Shabbat Lunch.

Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Committee: Beverly Bedol, Karen Brown,Judy Eigenfeld, Carole Faiman, Molly Friedson, Maxine Leikin & Sydelle Zinn.

We thank Donna & Bennett Yanowitz for sponsoring the 2010Scholar-in-Residence speaker in memory of Bennett’s sister, Ruth YanowitzHirschfield.

Women's Rosh Chodesh Group & Sisterhood Invite The Congregation To Attend The

Ruth Yanowitz Hirschfield Scholar-In-Residence ShabbatFriday, February 5 & Saturday, February 6 • Park Synagogue MAIN

Featuring Dr. Beth Berkowitz, Ph.D, Associate Professor at Jewish Theological Seminary

Shabbat DinnerFriday, February 5_____ # adults @ $19.95 each_____ # children 4-10 @ $10.00 each_____ # children 3 & under – no charge$________ Total for Shabbat Dinner

_____ # of vegetarian entree(s)

Total amount enclosed: $_____________

For the Shabbat Dinner only: Please seat me/us with: ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Saturday afternoon childcare (list names & ages of children)

_________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s)*________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City_________________________________________________Zip__________

Phone___________________________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________

* Please list all names included in the reservation.Reservation deadline for both Scholar in Residence events is Monday, January 27, 2010.Mail check (payable to Park Synagogue) to Scholar in Residence Shabbat, Park Synagogue,3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118.

Scholar-In-Residence ShabbatShabbat LunchSaturday, February 6_____ # adults @ $12.95 each_____ # children 4-10 @ $5.00 each_____ # children 3 & under – no charge$________ Total for Shabbat Lunch

Execution and Invention: Death Penalty Discourse in Early Rabbinic and Christian Cultures

“Constructive Criticism or Nosy Neighbors ... Is Therea Difference?”

“Jews & Non-Jews: Are We Really Created Equal?”

“Stoning, Hanging, and the Electric Chair: Judaism & the Death Penalty.”

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Garinim – Like tiny seeds, we must carefully tend to our youngest students.With the proper balance of parent, teacher and warm, nurturing environment,these children begin to understand the concept of “coming to school,” realizingthere is another safe space outside the home.

Shorashim – These are the roots of our tree thirsty for knowledge andunderstanding. These children dig deeper and deeper, asking questions, lookingfor answers through opportunity and self-discovery.

Nitzanim – These children are like the buds on a tree, just beginning toblossom. Their day is filled with discovering the joys and excitement of thepreschool environment, using their senses to gain an understanding of the worldaround them.

Anafim – Almost ready for kindergarten, these children are ready to reach out and stretch beyond the walls of theclassroom, strengthening their minds and their bodies. Anafim develop higher level thinking and problem solvingskills and mastery over their small and large motor skills.

Betwixt & Between – Just for children who miss the public school deadline for kindergarten, but will be 5 yearsold by December 31, 2010. The program offers an enriched curriculum and a longer school day to better preparethem for kindergarten.

Garinim (seeds)18 months old by 9-1-20102 day separation program9:15-11:15 amMon. & Tues.

Shorashim (roots)2 years old by 9-1-20103 or 5-day option9:00 am-1:00 pm with

lunch Nitzanim (buds)3 years old by 9-1-20103 or 5-day option9:00 am-1:00 pm with

lunch Anafim (branches)4 years old by 9-1-20105 day program9:00 am-1:00 pm with

lunch Betwixt & Between5 years old by 12-31-20105 day program9:00 am-3:00 pm with

lunch

Like new little trees,we carefully tend to ourchildren, supportingtheir explorations,providing experiencesand opportunities,fostering theirdevelopment, nurturingtheir Jewish identityand helping to lay thefoundations for lifelonglearning, social andemotional strength andacademic success.

At Park Preschool weprovide the resources tosupport children’sgrowth, allowing themto blossom and reachfor the stars and grow.

Register Now for Park Preschool 2010-11Eytz Chayim – The Tree of Life

Other Available Programs:Early Birds:8:00 - 9:00 am supervisedplay with a breakfast optionRockin’ Robins: 1:00 - 3:30 pm enrichmentprogramTree House Gang:3:30 - 5:00 pm extendedday activities

Your child deserves aspot in our garden!Call our Director, KimLausin, to learn moreabout our programor to make anappointment to visitour school.

216-831-5363ext. 203

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Every Friday at Park Preschool, the entire schoolgets together for Kabbalat Shabbat, a celebration togreet Shabbat. It’s the one thing that brings ourentire school together on a regular basis and, by farmy favorite 20 minutes of the entire week. Imagine ifyou will, the very first Friday of the school year. Thereare 80 to 90 little children still tentative about comingto school without Mom or Dad. They are just startingto feel comfortable with their teachers and friendsand beginning to understand the routines in theirpreschool classrooms. Out of the blue, the teacherswalk all the children to the front foyer. There they seeall these strange adults (the other teachers) andunfamiliar children and someone called MorahKimmy standing behind a very big piano. Soundsfrightening, don’t you think?

But then I put on my Bim and Bam puppet friendsand quietly begin singing. Soon the older childrenjoin in, remembering the song from last year. Beforethe first verse is over, Bim and Bam have put everyoneat ease and the room fills with song and joy. No oneis scared, and to watch, you would never know thiswas the first week of school.

That’s the feeling that Shabbat instills in us. It’s aspecial time for friends and family to enjoy eachother’s company, sing, dance and be thankful for thetime together. And it’s a special time for us at ParkPreschool. While ‘what happens in the classroom staysin the classroom’, what happens at Shabbat is sharedby all. We have a diversegroup of preschoolers andfamilies and yet, whilespending this special timetogether, we become onebig peaceful and happyfamily. If you’re ever in theneighborhood around 10:15on a Friday morning, pleasestop in and join us forKabbalat Shabbat – we’dlove to see you!!

Shabbat Shalom,Morah Kimmy,Park Preschool Director

PARKPRESCHOOL

CORNERwith Morah Kimmy

Shabbat Mornings!9:45 am to noon • Shabbat Clubhouse

Park Synagogue MainParents are encouraged to bring their childrento the Shabbat Clubhouse located in the SchoolWing & then attend Shabbat Morning Servicesin the Main Sanctuary. Children will be escortedto the Foyer outside the Sanctuary to meet theirparents for

Just for toddlers through1st grade.

Ein Keloheynu.

Shabbat Club

Shteelim (saplings): 18 months oldby June 1, 2010Adult and child attend

together9:30 -10:45 am

Monday only

Garinim (little seeds):Must be 2 years oldby Sept. 1, 20109:30 am-12:00 pm(no lunch)2 day program(Mon & Tues.)

Shorashim (roots):2 year oldsby Sept. 1, 20109:30 am - 1:00 pm

includes lunch3 or 5 day option

Nitzanim (buds): 3 year oldsby Sept. 1, 20109:30 am - 1:00 pm

includes lunch3 or 5 day option

Anafim (branches): 4 years oldsby Sept. 1, 20109:30 am - 1:00 pm

includes lunch5 day program

Other AvailableSummer Programs*:Early Birds8:30-9:30 amRockin’ Robins1:00-5:00 pm

(*available to campersonly on days they areregistered for camp)

For more information about these programsor our extensive offering of enrichment classes,

please call Kim Lausin at (216) 831-5363.

2010PARK PRESCHOOL

Summer CampJune 21 – July 30

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Wolf Religious School NEWS

Saturday, January 2Shabbat ClubYouth Service

Sunday, January 3No School

Monday, January 4Weekday School

4:00 pm • PSEUpper School

6:00 pm • PSE

Thursday, January 7No School –Teacher In-Service

Friday, January 8Klezmer Family

Shabbat Service


Sunday, January 10Sunday School

9:15 am • PSE

Monday, January 11Weekday School


6:00 pm • PSEConfirmation

6:00 pm • PSERabbi Skoff ’s 11th &

12th Grade Seminar7:00 pm • PSE

Thursday, January 14All Star Thursday

4:00 pm • PSE


Sunday, January 17 thru Monday, January 18

No School


4:00 pm • PSE

Saturday, January 23Shabbat ClubYouth ServiceConfirmation6th Gr Havdalah Parent/

Child Program at the Maltz Museum


9:15 am • PSE

Monday, January 25 Weekday School


6:00 pm • PSE


4:00 pm • PSE

Saturday, January 30Shabbat ClubYouth ServiceConfirmation


9:15 am • PSE

January 2010ATAGLANCE

Note from Teri HochbergTeach us so to number our days that we may

attain a wise heart. Psalm 90

This is the time of year when we, as AmericanJews, again say, Happy New Year! While we, ofcourse, count our days by the civil calendar year, intruth, we measure our days by the Jewish calendar.The Jewish calendar, a lunar-solar calendar in whichthe days begin and end at sunset, weaves togethertime as established by nature and also mirrors therhythm of our laws on how to live every day life. Thismonth we look forward to Tu B’Shevat, celebratingthe new year (another new year!) of the trees andreminding us that conserving the earth’s naturalresources is a central Jewish commandment.

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel once said, “Judaism claims that the way to nobility of the soulis to sanctify time.” As we begin the year 2010, letus resolve to use our time wisely and to share ourtime with those we love. Happy, healthy New Year!

–Teri Rube HochbergWolf Religious School Director

Bar & Bat MitzvahClub Begins

Sunday morning,February 7, 2010

9:30 am-12:00 noonPark Synagogue East

For all Park Synagogue sixth gradestudents and their parents.

Questions? Please contact the schooloffice (216-371-2244, ext 124)

January birthdays will be honoredon January 16th.

Call 216-371-2244, ext. 127 to RSVP so your child can becalled to the Bimah in honor of his/her birthday

and receive a gift! Children 12 and under are eligible.Sponsored through the generosity of the Lois Sherman Children’s Fund.

Birthday Club

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H Jon ShapiroJanuary 9Jon is a seventh grader at theBeachwood Middle School and hisfavorite subjects are Social Studiesand cooking. Jon is a member of

the middle school Advisory/Video AnnouncementsClub and band, as well as the BBYO TeenConnection. In his free time, he enjoys playing theguitar, playing video games and working on newbusiness ideas. Jon is the son of Liz Shapiro andMichael Shapiro and the brother of Jared and Jodi.

Gabrielle Elana RoseJanuary 9 – Mincha

Gabrielle is a seventh grader at theShaker Middle School. Her favoritesubjects this year are Orchestra,Spanish and English. She is a member

of the middle school tennis team and orchestra, aswell as Park’s Kadima Chapter and Jr. Mitzvah Makers.In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano andthe violin, reading and spending time with herfamily and friends. Gabby is the daughter of Tammyand Jeffrey Rose and the sister of Samantha.

Caroline Rachel SternJanuary 16

Caroline is a seventh grader at theBeachwood Middle School and herfavorite subjects are Math and English.She is a member of the middle school

girl’s basketball team, the cheerleading squad, studentcouncil and the orchestra. Her other hobbies includereading and softball. Caroline is the daughter ofCheryl and Robert Stern and the sister of Meredith,Jacqueline, and Alexandra.

Erin EvansJanuary 23

Erin is a seventh grader at the Gross Schechter Day School and her favorite subjects are Language Arts and Math. Erin is a member of the girls’

basketball and tennis teams. In her free time, Erinlikes to perform with the Playmakers Youth Theatreand spend time with her friends. Erin is the daughterof Jonathan and Marilyn Malcmacher Evans and thesister of Emily.

Talia FleshlerJanuary 30

Talia is a seventh grader at the GrossSchechter Day School. Her favoritesubjects are Math, Hebrew, andLanguage Arts. Talia is a member of

the middle school basketball team and a volunteerfor the Schechter Preschool Camp. In her free time,she enjoys playing tennis and spending time withher friends. Talia is the daughter of Carla Tricarichiand David Fleshler and the sister of Tamar.

Leah GreggoJanuary 30 – Mincha

Leah is a seventh grader at the ShakerMiddle School and her favorite subjectsare English and French. Leah is amember of the middle school drama

club, swim team, and the band. In her free time, sheenjoys playing the piano and spending time withfriends. Leah is the daughter of Doris and Bob Greggoand the sister of Kate.

S I M A N T O V U ’ M A Z E L T O V

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Date AssignmentsDuring the next several months, Park children born in 2000 will receive their Bar or

Bat Mitzvah date. If your child was born in 2000 and is not listed below, please contactLisa at (216) 371-2244, ext. 155. We want to make sure that the list is complete beforeassignments are given.– Gadi Galili, Ritual Director

Alexandra DuvinArmon FreyElijah FreyChelsea FriedmanHannah FroimsonHadas GaliliBradley GilbertCourtney GoldbergLogan GoldbergCaroline GordonZara GottliebLindsay Greenberg

Kate GreggoErica GrossRachael GrossmanSari HalpertAbigail HerbstHannah HermanRaya HolzDanielle KaufmanMichael KohlerHannah KornblutMax LeikinJessica Linden

Nathan LoewenthalDylan LurieMatthew MangelArin MintzJack NewmanBenjamin PearlsteinEli RicanatiJared RosnerCade SalyersJessica SchneiderGrant SchwartzRyan Schwartz

Sanford SharpBryan SheinMason SheinMia SheinNoah ShoreOlivia SiegelKatherine SignerAaron SimonHarrison SolarJake SonkinMalka SteinbergJennifer StovskyHarry StraussGabrielle SudilovskyGrant WassermanZoe Winger

Abigail Aronoff Jacob BartellOlivia BelkinBrandon BilfieldSarah BorowEmma BriskinMarni CantorMichael CarlsonSpencer CaronRyan CovittDanielle CutlerRachel Dubyak

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YouthGroupCALENDARJr.Kadima For grades 3rd – 5thSUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010 • 12:00 - 4:00 PM

WINTER WONDERLAND!Join Jr. Kadima for our chilliest event of theyear! Meet at Park East for lunch and thenspend the afternoon snow tubing at AlpineValley. Make sure to dress super warmly and beprepared to have fun! For more informationcontact Donell Newman at 216-765-8878 (nophone calls on Shabbat please) or [email protected].

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010 • 12:00 - 4:00 PMSNOWY SUNDAY!Come chill with Kadima on the slopes ofAlpine Valley! Have lunch with your friends atPark East and then prepare for an awesomeafternoon of snow tubing and hot chocolate!For more information please contactAlana Teichman at [email protected] or216-470-9027.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 17WINTER OVERNIGHT!Be a part of ParkUSY as we bring back a classicprogram to Cleveland USY. We will start theevening snow tubing and then come back foran overnight filled with snacks, movies, games,and fun. For more information, contactAlana Teichman at [email protected] orcall 216-470-9027.

For grades 6th – 8thKadima

USY For grades 9th – 12th

FAMILY BINGO!Sunday, January 24, 2010

5:00 – 7:00 pmHelp our youth department raise moneyfor tikkun olam and scholarships! Bring

your friends, family, and everyone else to a fun night of bingo and dinner. Watch

your in box for more information about thisgreat family event!

** Please watch your inbox for e-flyers from thePark Youth Department. It is our responsibility topreserve our planet, and in our effort to go green,we are sending out event flyers via email.If you need to update your email address or justhave questions, please call or email Alana Teichman216-470-9027 or [email protected].

Join us for an afternoon of fun and mitzvot!We’ll begin with a pizza and salad lunch, andthen decorate and pack Purim Shaloch Manotboxes filled with hamantashen, candy, and othergoodies. Families will then deliver the shalochmanot boxes to our Park members who reside inarea senior adult facilities and nursing homes tobrighten their day! This project is sponsored byPark’s Family Mitzvah Makers, a group that bringstogether Park families with preschool and/orelementary age children to help others in thecommunity.

Cost for Lunch:Adults: $6; Children 4-10: $3;

Children 3 & under: no charge

All children must be accompanied by at leastone parent or grandparent to participate.

RSVP’s are required by February 12.Please send all names included in your reservation,phone number, email address, and check(payable to Park Synagogue) to Family MitzvahMakers, Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd.,Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.

Bonnie Harden and Michelle Sharp areCo-Chairs of the Family Mitzvah Makers.

JOIN PARK’S FAMILY MITZVAH MAKERS FOR A

PurimMitzvahProjectSunday, February 21 • 12:15 pmPark Synagogue East

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This event is ideal for familieswith kids 5-16 because they canhelp the Cleveland State playersout of the tunnel and get to beon the floor as part of theHigh Five Club. Also –Cleveland State has aKids Fun Zone with facepainting, inflatables, sign making,etc. available for all kids at each game.Cost: $6.00 per person (ages 4 years and older)

Children 3 and under are free.Deadline for reservations is January 6.Questions? Please contact Ethan Cutler, Event Chair, at216-381-6864.To make your reservations, mail your check (payable toNew Generation) along with all names, ages of all children,email and phone number to: Ethan Cutler, 4133 Wyncote,South Euclid, OH 44121. Please include a self-addressedstamped envelope for the return of your tickets.

JOIN PARK’S NEW GENERATION FORAN EXCITING AFTERNOON OF BASKETBALL!

CSU vs. Wisconsin-MilwaukeeSunday, January 24 • 2:00 pm

CSU Convocation Center

“I Have a Dream!”Join us for an Interfaith Weekend with the

Abundant Grace Fellowship & Greater HeightsBody of Christ Congregations

in Celebration of the Legacy & Teachings of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Interfaith Worship ServiceSunday, January 17 • 11:00 am-1:00 pm Kangesser Hall at Park Synagogue Main

The 2009 MLK Service that Park Synagogue hostedwas a wonderful morning of interfaith communitybuilding with Abundant Grace Fellowship andGreater Heights Body of Christ Congregations. Thisyear, Park members are invited to join the twochurches for a joint service of worship, lively music,and fellowship in the tradition of Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. A reception follows the service. Come withyour family! All ages are welcome!

An Afternoon of Celebration &CommunityMonday, January 18 • 12:30-4:00 pmKangesser Hall at Park Synagogue Main

Continue the MLK Weekend Celebration with anafternoon designed to promote communityunderstanding among the 3 congregations. Enjoyactivities or all ages that will help us learn about ourshared history!• Jewish Storytelling and Music with Noah Budin• Music and Rhythm Sticks with Baba Jubal Harris

of Rhythm Culture• A Community Service Project to reach out to

people in need

Attend together as a family! Let this day off fromschool/work be one that will inspire us in the traditionof Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join in one or bothevents. Free and open to the community.

Park Co-Chairs of the MLK Weekend Celebration areDenys Resnick & Jeff Rothman

RSVP’s requested for both events by January10th. When you RSVP, please include the followinginformation in your message: names of all participants& which event(s) you are attending (Sunday, Monday,or both), ages of children, phone number, & emailaddress. Send your RSVP to Ellen Petler via email([email protected]) or mail to MLK Celebration,Park Synagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd, ClevelandHeights, OH 44118.

S A V E T H E D A T E

Annual Purim DinnerIf you would like to help plan thisevent or have any questions, pleasecontact New GenerationCo-President, Tammy Powersat 216-464-1914.

Saturday, February 27• 6:15 pmPark Synagogue Main

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Bag Lunch For The HomelessMitzvah Project

Sunday, February 7 • 9:45 amPark Synagogue MAIN

Come ready to roll up your sleevesand help make 300 brown bag lunches

for the homeless! The lunches will begiven to people visiting InterActCleveland’s Homeless Stand Down,a project that provides a wide

variety of services to the homelesspopulation in our community. All Park adult

members of all ages and elementary-age children andolder are invited to volunteer to make the lunches!Children must be accompanied by a parent orgrandparent. Community service hours for studentsare available.

Participants will be asked to donate kosher foodneeded to make the lunches (whole wheat bread,smooth peanut butter, grape jam, juice boxes, cookies,small boxes of raisins) or monetary donations thatwill be used to purchase these items.

Even if you can’t volunteer, we welcome donations.Please note: All donations must be kosher andunopened.

RSVP’s are required by January 25th. Pleasecontact Miriam & Dan Rose, Co-Chairs of the project,with the names of everyone volunteering, phonenumber, email address, and the amount & kind of foodyou would like to donate at [email protected] or216-595-0810.

Let’s Help Put Park to Work!Unemployed? Underemployed?

In Transition?If you’re a Park member and are in a situation like this,

we want to help as much as we can. Park Synagogue ispartnering with the Jewish Community Employment-Related Support Program (ESP), sponsored by the JewishCommunity Federation (JCF) and the Jewish FamilyService Association (JFSA) , to provide a comprehensivenetwork of support that is available to all members of theJewish community who need to get back to work.

To date, 500 community members have participatedin the program, with resumes ranging from entry level tosenior level job skills. Park members seeking employmentcan call Susan Hyman at the JCF at 216-344-3511. Formore information about the ESP program, visit the websiteat www.letmypeopleknowcleveland.com/work .

On the flip side, if you are an employer, know someonewho is interested in finding potential candidates, or if youknow of open positions, please contact Park memberKaren Baker, Director of Strengthening & Growing JewishCleveland at the Jewish Community Federation, [email protected] or 216-566-6513.

Let’s help put Park members back to work!

TodahRabah! Many thanks to Park’s Interfaith Hospitality

Network (IHN) Volunteers who helped host homelessfamilies during their week at the First Unitarian Church.Park’s volunteers for this project were Linda & JerryCohen, Sandy Ellis, Helen Friedman, CherylIsaacson, Elinor Polster, Tammy, Rebecca & JakePowers, and Kathy Rockman. Please contact ElinorPolster, Park Chair of the IHN project, for moreinformation and to become an IHN volunteer [email protected] or 216-752-2292.

Operation Isaiah Food CollectionHelps Feed the Hungry

Thanks to the generosity and volunteer efforts ofso many Park members, the annual Operation IsaiahFood Collection was a huge success! Thanks goes toeveryone who donated groceries, contributed to thePark Hunger/Mitzvah Fund, and volunteered their timeto help JFSA clients in need. All remaining food wasdonated to the Heights Emergency Food Center.

Todah Rabah to our 2009 Operation Isaiahvolunteers: Ina Burday & Sherry Tilson – Co-Chairs,Lee & Chuck Apple, Sandra Baumal, BeckyChesler, Audrey & Ethan Cutler & Family, Molly& Sanford Friedson, Sheila Hirsch, Evy Gordon,Jodi Herbst, Amy Kaplan, Martin Horwitz, MarciaKorenstein, Ruth Lee, Lil Rubin, Ruth Schoenberg,Susan & Mark Reis, Amy & Jack Kleinman, MarcJaffe, Dan Rose, Elaine & Stuart Shaffer, SteveSteinreich, Mina Saidel, and Ann & Josh Sportas.

VOLUNTEER FOR GESHER’S ANNUAL

HELP WANTEDOpportunities to Get Involved

Operation Warm-Up!700 Coats Needed for Homeless Clevelanders!

We need your help in supplying 700 new or nearlynew men’s, women’s & children’s winter coats for thosewho are homeless in our community! Park Synagogue andother congregations, day schools, and Jewish organizationsare working together with the Cleveland Jewish Federationand National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Sectionto make this project successful.

Large and extra-large men’s winter coats are especiallyneeded. If you are donating a nearly new coat, pleasemake sure it is clean. There will be collection bins in bothPark buildings for your donations until January 22nd.Please donate one or more coats and bring warmth,comfort and kindness to those in need. The coats will bedistributed to people attending InterAct Cleveland’sHomeless Stand Down in February.

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SISTERHOODUpcoming Programs

Sisterhood lunch begins at 12 noonPark East Social Hall • 27500 Shaker Blvd.

Cost for lunch is $6.00. To make your reservationfor lunch, call Terry Juntoff at (440) 442-5378.

Tuesday, January 5Classes, Lunch & Program featuring

Avery Friedman, Civil Rights Attorney andCNN Legal Analyst

“The Constitution and Counterfeit Patriotism”Chair of the day is Gail Levine


Joe Crea, Food Editor for theCleveland Plain Dealer

Mr. Crea will share his thoughts about“In Memories Kitchen”

a recently published cookbook written byConcentration Camp survivors.

Chair of the day is Beverly Bedol


a Chamber Music Programperformed by Students from the

Cleveland Institute of MusicChair of the day is Annabelle Weiss

Tuesday, January 26Classes, Lunch & Board Meeting

Women’s Rosh ChodeshBook Club

Wednesday, February 10 • 7:30 pmfor a discussion of

by Peter Manceauat the home of Adele Ack,

2112 Acacia Park Drive, #218, Lyndhurst(In Acacia on the Green, off Cedar Rd., just West of I-271)

Please RSVP to Adele at 440-442-8336.

Songs of the Butcher’s Daughter

Charlene Ratner and Joanne Prober are theCo-Chairs of the Women’s Rosh Chodesh Book Group.

T H E P A R K S Y N A G O G U E

Park women of all ages are invited to join the

Sisterhood Gift ShopLooking for the perfect gift? Make sure to visit the

Park Synagogue Sisterhood Gift Shop!They have something for just aboutevery occasion! The Gift Shop islocated in the Park East lobbyand a smaller display is locatedat Park Main.

For more information orto make an appointment,please call Norma Barron(216) 378-9072 or KarenBrown (216)292-7736.

TodahRabah! Many thanks to:Ieda Warshay for facilitating the Park BereavementSupport Group held this fall.Linda Friedman for leading a tour of the newEast Wing of the Cleveland Museum of Art for theGesher Group.Joan Kekst for teaching a class for the KeruvConnection on Shabbat Dinner Basics.

We appreciate having all of themlend their time and talents to enhance

Park’s programming.

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Help Us Keep In TouchPark no longer receives a notice of hospital admissions of our members.

If a Park member is in the hospital or in a nursing home, we ask that a family member or close friendcontact Rabbi Skoff ’s office. Your help is needed so that Rabbi Skoff, Rabbi Marcus, or

Cantor Pisman can be of comfort and service to our congregants.

Join Gesher at BOGEY’S COMEDY CLUB28060 Chardon Rd, Willoughby

(near Bishop Rd, across from Loehmann’s Plaza)

Everyone needs a good laugh these days! Comeenjoy the comedy of Mike Merryfield, who has arefreshingly new style with a quick wit and adaptabilitythat make him a comedian everyone will enjoy.Merryfield does comedy all over the country, and wasinvited to be part of the “Lucky 21,“ a group of comicschosen to perform at the prestigious HBO ComedyFestival in Las Vegas. His material can be heard onSirius XM Satellite Radio. The Gesher group will be seatedtogether at the newest comedy club to come on thescene in our area. Beverages and refreshments will beavailable for purchase. Come join us for an evening ofgood laughs!

Cost: $12 per person(includes discounted admission price)

Prepaid reservations are due by January 20th. Send allnames included in reservation, phone number, emailaddress, and check (payable to Park Synagogue) to EllenPetler, Park Synagogue,3300 Mayfield Rd., ClevelandHeights, OH 44118. Pleaseindicate if you would like tocarpool with others attending.

FUN!LAUGHTER!COMEDYTONIGHT!Saturday, January 308:00 pm

GesherSponsored by Park’s Gesher Group

for members ages 45-69.

Make ShabbatCome Alive

In Your Home!

Design & Decorate Challah CoversWednesday, January 13Come and have fun with Park’s own Lynn Cheslerdesigning and decorating your own fabricchallah cover with stamps & markers to beautifyyour own Shabbat table.

Challah BraidingWednesday, January 20Join Susi Meisel, Park’s own challah expert, tolearn how to braid challah dough. Go homewith two loaves of challah to bake and enjoy onShabbat.

Both programs are from7:00-8:30 pm at Park Synagogue East.

While there is no cost for the programs,reservations are required by January 6th bycontacting either Deb Schein [email protected] or 216-831-5363 ext. 265or Ellen Petler at [email protected] or216-371-2244 ext. 122.

Support for “Make Shabbat Come Alive in YourHome” comes from the JECC and the FreimuthDiscover Judaism Fund.Co-sponsored by Park’s Preschool & Keruv Connection,our Outreach group for Jews-by-Choice & their partners,interfaith couples, and anyone contemplating conversionor intermarriage.

JOIN US FOR 2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO

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Milestone AnniversariesMazel Tov!January 2010

Join us forJanuary Anniversary Shabbat on

Saturday, January 2, 2010.

Jill & Jeff Lubin on the birth of their son, AlexanderIsaac Lubin. Grandparents are Rochelle & ArnoldLubin, Kathe Brener & Dennis Robbins, andDarrell Robbins & Carmen Carosella. Alexander’sgreat grandparents are Marilyn & Irving Shuster.

Amy & Evan Luzar on the birth of their son, IsaacDavid Luzar. Grandparents are Alice Wyman,Lester Wyman, and Cory Luzar. Isaac’s greatgrandmother is Miriam Schatz.

Abby & Vladimir Kushnir on the birth of their son,Max Levi Kushnir. Grandparents are Terri & KenKraus and Mila & Mark Kushnir. Max’s great-grandparents are Riva & Michael Kushnir andTzilya & Alexander Shparber.

Jenny & Jack Fisher on the birth of their daughter,Bailey Allison Fisher. Grandparents are Sandy &Jeff Rifken and Lee & Don Fisher. Bailey’s greatgrandparents are Norma & Frank Fisher, DougMcLean, and Robert Cronquist.

January 2/16 TevetVayechiGenesis 47:28 - 50:26I Kings 2:1 - 12

January 9/Sh’motExodus 1:1-6:1Isaiah 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23

January 16/1 ShevatVaeraExodus 6:2-9:35Numbers 28:9-15Isaiah 66:1-24; 66:23

January 23 /8 ShevatBoExodus 10:1 - 13:16Jeremiah 46:13-28

January 30/B’ShalachExodus13: 17 - 17:16Judges 4:4 - 5:31

January parshiot Parshiot are the Torah portions to be ready during the month.

65 yearsTerry & Sandy Juntoff

63 yearsMolly & Sanford FriedsonSylvia & Jack Heller

62 yearsRhoda & Herbert AginJanet & Irving Reichstein

58 yearsAnn & Arthur BregmanEvy & Larry Gordon

57 yearsBina & Ralph Friedman

56 yearsAliki & Peter Rzepka

55 yearsEnid & Irving Kushner

40 yearsShirley & Boris

Greenberg

15 yearsFredell & Douglas Schnee

4SummerScholarshipsAvailable

Park will award limited, supplementary scholarshipmoney to those students attending a Jewish overnightcamp or participating in an Israel program during thesummer of 2010.

Since the amount of money we can offer eachstudent is based on the number of scholarship requests,all applications must be received by Rabbi Skoff’soffice no later than Friday, January 29, 2010.When applying for a summer scholarship, pleaseinclude the following information: name of student,name of the camp or program, the cost of the camp orprogram and if there is any anticipated need. Pleaseindicate if this is the applicant’s first Jewish camp/Israelprogram experience or the number of years theyhave previously attended camp(s) and/or program(s).

Oops ...61 Years Rhoda & Herbert Agin52 Years Marcia & Sanford HalpertWe regret the ommisions from the DecemberMilestone Anniversary Listing.

Register NOW forPark Day Camp 2010

Registration for Summer2010 is open.

For 2010 materials, pleasevisit the Park SynagogueWebsite (www.parksyn.org),click on the Park Day Camptab at the top of the homepage and download th

registration and medical forms.For more information, please contact PDC

Director Mike Rubin (440-543-8802).

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MorningMinyan8:30 am • PSENo School

MLK InterfaithService11:00 am • PSM

Evening Minyan5:30 pm • PSE

MorningMinyan7:30 am • PSE

Family ShabbatService6:00 pm • PSECandle lighting5:10 pm


All Star Thursday4:00 pm • PSE



Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEShabbat Workshop7:00 pm • PSE


Sisterhood10:00 am • PSE



MLK InterfaithAfternoon12:30 am • PSM

No School



Weekday School4:00 pm • PSE

Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEUpper School 6:00 pm • PSE

Morning Minyan8:30 am • PSEReligious School9:15 am • PSERabbi’s Bible Class11:00 am • PSENG @ CSU 2:00 pm • AwayFamily Bingo 5:00 pm • PSEEvening Minyan5:30 pm • PSE

Morning Minyan8:30 am • PSEReligious School9:15 am • PSERabbi’s Bible Class11:00 am • PSESteak Roast 6:30 pm • PSEEvening Minyan5:30 pm • PSE

MorningMinyan8:30 am • PSEReligious School9:15 am • PSERabbi’s Bible Class11:00 am • PSE


ShabbatMorning Service9:00 am • PSMShabbat ClubYouth ServicesBirthday ShabbatBat Mitzvah –Caroline Stern

Seudah & EveningService5:00 pm • PSM





Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEShabbat Workshop7:00 pm • PSE







Upper School6:00 pm • PSE

Confirmation6:00 pm • PSE11th &12th GradeSeminar7:00 pm • PSE


No School





No School

Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEPYA @ MOCA6:30 pm • Away








Evening Minyan6:00 pm • PSEUpper School 6:00 pm • PSE

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ShabbatMorning Service9:00 am • PSMShabbat Club

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Bat Mitzvah –Talia Fleshler

Mincha Bat Mitzvah –Leah Greggo

Evening Service5:00 pm • PSM

Gesher @ Bogey’s8:00 pm • Away











PSM:Main Campus3300 Mayfield RoadCleveland Heights

PSE:Eastern Campus27500 Shaker BoulevardPepper Pike

ShabbatMorning Service9:00 am • PSMShabbat ClubYouth Services

Seudah & EveningService 5:00 pm • PSM


New Year’s Day


FMM: FamilyMitzvah Makers

NG: NewGeneration

PYA: Park YoungAssociates

WRCG: Women’sRosh ChodeshGroup

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ShabbatMorning Services9:00 am • PSMShabbat ClubYouth ServicesBar Mitzvah –Jonathon Shapiro

Mincha BatMitzvah –Gabby RoseEvening Service5:00 pm • PSM

ShabbatMorning Service9:00 am • PSMShabbat ClubYouth ServicesConfirmationBat Mitzvah –Erin Evans

Seudah & EveningService5:00 pm • PSM



The house will be rockingwith this Tony Award-winning musical tributeto the music of one of the singularmusicians of the jazz era, Thomas“Fats” Waller! Come for an afternoonof great music and dancing! We will bearranging carpools to drive to the ClevelandPlayhouse.

Cost: $29 Park Members • $32 Guests(includes reserved seat ticket in the Bolton Theater)Please note: There is an $8.00 per carparking fee in the Playhouse lot.

If you have questions or need transportation, contact EllenPetler at [email protected] or 216-371-2244 ext. 122.

Prepaid reservations are required by January 12.


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The CongregationExpresses Its Sympathy To:Eudyce Tucker on the loss of her sister, Ruth G.Friedman.

Marcia Arons on the loss of her mother; Davidand Joshua Arons, Laura Flaiz, and StephanieLittauer on the loss of their grandmother;and Zachary Flaiz on the loss of his greatgrandmother, Pauline A. “Polly“ Shultz.

Fran & Maurice Heller on the loss of their son,Geoffrey Heller.

Joshua Sportas on the loss of his sister, MazalCarsanti.

Alicia Heintz on the loss of her father; Julesand Isabelle Bouhadana on the loss of theirgrandfather, Philip Heintz.

Please reserve ______ seat(s).

Enclosed is $______ for ______ Park members @ $29

and for ______ Guests @ $32.

Names(s)*___________________________________________Address_____________________________________________Zip_________________Phone___________________________Email _______________________________________________*Please list all names included in your reservation.

Please seat me/us for the play near________________________________________________________________________.

Carpool information:____I/We need a ride to the Cleveland Playhouse.____I/We can drive ___# of passengers in my/our car.

Join Park Senior Adults for a matinee performance of

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’Thursday, February 11 • 1:30 pm

In the Bolton Theater at the Cleveland Playhouse,8500 Euclid Ave.

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’

Send self-addresssed stamped envelope, tearslip, andcheck (payable to Park Synagogue) to Ellen Petler, ParkSynagogue, 3300 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118by January 12.

Is Park In Your Will?

Join a Park Havurah!Park Synagogue has a wonderful network of

havurot, or small fellowship groups, that meetmonthly in members’ homes or other sites. Thegroups do their own activity planning, whether it is astudy, social action, holiday or a social event. Being ina havurah is a wonderful way to meet and really getto know others at Park!

What do havurot do when they meet? Dependson the interests of the members! Our young familygroup activites have ranged from a family sukkahparty, to a “women’s only” night at a spa, to a familyHavdalah service complete with spice boxes madeby the children. Other groups have organized studysessions, enjoyed a picnic and Blossom concerttogether, welcomed Shabbat with a potluck dinner,and celebrated holidays throughout the year.

We would especially like to start the followingnew havurot:• For young singles and couples with or without

children• For families with preschool-age children• For families with elementary-age children• For singles and couples over 50If you have interest in joining any of these groups oranother new havurah group, please contact EllenPetler at [email protected] or (216)371-2244,ext. 122.

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ARLENE MUNITZ MEMORIAL CONSECRATIONFUND IMO Arlene Munitz by Jon & Jodi Eisengart.ARNOFF MEMORIAL FUND IMO Frieda Arnoff & Bernard Siegelman by Bernard& Shirley Arnoff.BARBARA & BOB BRENNER TODDLER TIMEFUND IHO Bob Brenner’s presidency by John & MaryAnn Hexter.BARNEY GARSON MINYAN FUND IHO the Bar Mitzvah of Beverly Bedol’s grandsonby Andrea Kropveld; IHO the birth of Phyllis & KenBravo’s granddaughter – Mazel Tov! by Steve & LoreePotash; IMO Jack Ross by Norman & Toby Bresky.BARRY FRIEDBERG MEMORIAL FUND A gift by Eric & Alix Levine; IHO the marriage ofAlix Friedberg to Eric Levine by Martin & Sylvia Wald.BENJAMIN LOUIS POWERS MEMORIAL FUND For the recovery of Mark Kleckner by ArleneSandelstein; IHO Dan Volper’s 90th birthday byRuth Schwartz; IHO Dan Volper’s birthday by TheUllman Family; IMO Jerry Sandelstein by Lou &Tammy Powers.CANTOR MISHA PISMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND IHO Debbie Strassman’s milestone birthday byRandy & Elise Schwartz; IMO Alan Gray by Dr. &Mrs. Charles Faiman.CHARLOTTE GOLDBERG COMMUNITYMIKVAH FUND IMO Dena Cohen Arbitman by Larry & BonnieFrankel.DR. ALEX RUBINS LIBRARY PLAQUE FUND BYIMO Harvey Buller by Betty Rubins.DR. CARL & FRIEDA SNIDER LIBRARYPLAQUE FUND IMO Samuel Mervis by Fred & Marcia Mervis.ELLERIN LANDSCAPE & GARDEN FUND IHO Josh Weintraub’s Bar Mitzvah by Jerry & RozEllerin.EUGENE & SHIRLEY KATZ FUND IHO Stan Rubin’s birthday by Andy & CherylHalpern; IMO Mr. & Mrs. Irving Rosner’s father byJim & Wendy Friedman.EZRA & TZIVIA GALILI FUND In Appreciation Of Gadi Galili & Park Synagoguefor a wonderful Israel trip by Neil & Wendy Young;In Appreciation of my aliyah in memory of SolRoth by Shelley Roth.GERALD MILLMAN FUND IHO Adele Zucker’s retirement from University Hts.Council by Joann Millman; IHO Michael Friedmanbeing inducted into the Beachwood Hall of Fameby The Millman, Mintz & Herman Families; IMOLoretta Acks by Daniel & Paula Herman; IMO JackKrause by Joann Millman; IMO Molly Millman byJoann Millman.HARVEY & MILLIE KLEIN EDUCATIONAL FUND IMO Rhoda Stotter by Millie Klein.HUNGER/MITZVAH FUND A gift by Steve & Lauren Spilman; IHO Dr. RolandMoskowitz’s milestone birthday by Bob & MarilynStein; IHO Linda Griffith’s special birthday by DorieSopher; IHO Babe Nogg’s birthday by Jan & TerriKleinman; IHO Steven Litt with thanks for hisinformative presentation to Park Sisterhood by ParkSynagogue Sisterhood; IMO Rose & Max Kleinman,Herbert Kleinman, and Sarah Grossman by EllenPetler; IMO Sydney Goldstein by Marilyn & BobStein; IMO Shirlee Barach by Phyllis Klein; IMOSeymour Press by Sandra & Dan Baumal; IMOStephen Adams’ sister, Nancy by Tena Tarler Rosner.JUDGE SAUL STILLMAN TRIBUTE FUND IMO Saul Stillman by Barbara Meister.

Gifts to FundsNovember 23, 2009

KIDDUSH FUND A gift by Jeff & Kelli Gellis.LILLY & ALEX WOLOVITS LIBRARY PLAQUEFUND IMO Alex Wolovits by Saul & Linda Ludwig; IMOBernice Wallis by Saul & Linda Ludwig.LOUIS & LIBBY GOLDBERG YOUNG ADULTRESOURCE FUND IMO Alan Gray by Esther Cohen; IMO TerryTurner by Esther Cohen.LYNN AND BARRY R. CHESLER EDUCATIONALENDOWMENT FUND Congratulations on the birth of Mr. & Mrs. MarkGolub’s grandson, Landon Reece Golub by Barry &Lynn Chesler; Congratulations on the birth of Mr. &Mrs. Eric Wald’s granddaughter, Noa Rachel Covenby Barry & Lynn Chesler; Congratulations on thebirth of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Schwartz’s granddaughter,Eva Ruth Resnik by Barry & Lynn Chesler;Congratulations on the birth of Mr. & Mrs. GaryHerwald’s grandson, Deven Zitelli by Barry & LynnChesler; IHO the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Kaplan’sgrandson Brett Harrison Kaplan by Barry & LynnChesler; IHO Rosean & John Schmidt’s 35thwedding anniversary by Barry & Lynn Chesler; IHOBeverly & Elwin Davis’ 61st wedding anniversaryby Barry & Lynn Chesler; IHO Amy & MichaelDiamant’s 40th wedding anniversary by Barry &Lynn Chesler; IHO Melissa & Matthew Stoloff ’s5th wedding anniversary by Barry & Lynn Chesler;IHO Lynn & Barry Chesler’s 40th weddinganniversary by: Burt & Sandi Zucker, David & JudyKaufman, Howard & Elaine Reider, Larry & LindaRich, Mark & Susie Golub, Richard & Peggy Silver,Myrna & Kurt Bloch, Alan & Diane Weiner, and Alan& Karen Wine; IMO Michael Lindner by Barry & LynnChesler; IMO Irwin Spott by Barry & Lynn Chesler.MIRIAM & SOL BROOKS LEADERSHIP FUND IHO Alex Rosenbaum receiving the Torah Reader’sAward by Richard & Jackie Brooks; IMO SaraRapoport by Richard & Jackie Brooks; IMO JackRoss by Richard & Jackie Brooks.PARK SYNAGOGUE PROGRAMS & SERVICES IHO Alan Abram’s recovery by Ben & Margie Bauer;IHO Clara Briskin’s consecration by Henra Briskin;IHO Kenneth Fisher’s Bar Mitzvah by Party411.com;IHO Marty Kohn’s birthday by Steve & HarrietFriedman; IMO Tova Messing by Dick & Betty Barson;IMO Jack Ross by Dr. & Mrs. Murray Altose; IMODavid Gelb by Ira & Cyndi Goffman; IMO TovaMessing, with deepest sympathy by The KominskyFamily; IMO Lois Botwin by Thomas & JacquelineUllmo.PRAYER BOOK FUND IMO Dr. Sydney J. Goldstein by Bernie & Sandy Agin.RABBI ARMOND & ANNE COHEN MEMORIALFUND IMO Rebecca Cohen and IMO Samuel Cohen byRebecca Long.RABBI JOSHUA SKOFF DISCRETIONARY FUND A gift to help the needy by an anonymous donor;Wishing Andrea Shively a speedy recovery by Yefim& Yevgenya Fridman; In Appreciation of RabbiSkoff ’s kindness and support by Alan & SuzanneKominsky; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff and inhonor of High Holiday Aliyah by Donald & SharonGoldman; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff by DonnaBorstein; In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff by Martin& Sylvia Wald; IHO Doreen Abdullovski & BradSteinberg’s 10th wedding anniversary by Joel &Deborah Glass; IHO the birth of Merle & SheilaFrankel’s grandson, Max Frankel by Joel & GailEisen; IHO the marriage of Alix Friedberg and EricLevine by Lori & Joseph Compton; IHO IleneRhodes’ milestone birthday by Mrs. NatalieGoodman; IMO Sara Rapoport by: Alan Angell,Beth Dollinger, and Arielle, Marissa & Chava Angell,Dan & Mary Ann Rothstein, and Mr. & Mrs. RobertKahn; IMO Sybilla Essig by Helene Mlotek; IMOKenneth Baskind by Maxine Rosenblum.RABBI JOSHUA SKOFF PROGRAMMING FUND In Appreciation Of Rabbi Skoff ’s kindness to ourfamily by The Millman Family.

RABBI SHARON MARCUS DISCRETIONARYFUND IHO Rhoda & Herbert Agin’s Aliyah by Herbert &Rhoda Agin.ROBERT & MARJORIE STEIN FUND IHO Amy & Michael Diamant’s 40th weddinganniversary by Joel & Deborah Glass; IHO RachelGlass’ marriage and Joel Glass’ birthday by Roz &Jerry Ellerin.WOLF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DISCRETIONARYFUND A Gift by Mr. & Mrs. Charles MintzLIBRARY PROGRAM FUND IHO the marriage of Lita & Paul Koret by TheKominsky Family; IMO Aaron Stanislavsky by AdaVaynshtok; IMO Walter Lepene by Alan & BarbaraLepene; IMO Samuel J. Semel by Alan & JessicaSemel; IMO Laura Jaye by Alan Jaye & Family; IMOMeyer Michael by Alen Michael; IMO AdolphFriedman by Bernie & Linda Friedman; IMO OlgaMarks by Bonnie Marks; IMO Sophie Eskow byCarole Faiman; IMO Attia Goldberg by DanilGoldberg; IMO Helen Hexter by David Apple; IMODeborah Klausner by David Klausner; IMO JerryH. Limbert & Helen Limbert Rosenthal by Donald& Francine Golden; IMO Saul Schermer by Donald& Judith Schermer; IMO Anna Klein by Dr. Bernard& Doris Boxerbaum; IMO Elaine Davidson by Drs.Michael & Sherry Milner; IMO Harvey A. Bermanby Eileen Faas; IMO William Simon by Elliott &Alison Simon; IMO Gabril Shpungin by EntaShpungina; IMO Harvey Berman by Esther Berman;IMO Jules Markowtiz by Esther Berman; IMO EmilyIsenstadt by Fred Isenstadt; IMO Theodore Isenstadtby Fred Isenstadt; IMO Jean Baumgarten by GloriaGoldstein; IMO Jack Howard by Gregory & CathyCooper; IMO Frances Cooper by Gregory & CathyCooper; IMO Shirley Gross by Helena Farkas; IMOGilda Bram by Howard Bram; IMO Jay Herman byHy & Barbara Herman; IMO Carole Lebovitz byJamie Lebovitz; IMO Evelyne Brower by Jeff & StacieHalpern; IMO Ted Kelman by Jerry & Darla Gordon;IMO Walter Lepene by Jerry & Darla Gordon; IMOLeona Rosenbluth by Judy Kaufman; IMO Eva Lubinby Karen Spector; IMO Sanford Oif by Ken Oif;IMO Nisel Toyber by Klara Rozichneru; IMO ArleneMunitz by Larry & Linda Rich; IMO Emanuel Wymorby Larry Wymor; IMO “Grandma Honey” – EvelyneLubin by Lauren Spilman; IMO Fannie Pfeffer byLenore Koppel; IMO Sam Rabe by Leonard & HeddyRabe; IMO Henry Senkfor by Leonard Senkfor; IMONeomy Goodstein by Lisa Kaufman; IMO EtelTsatskin by Luzya Bargman; IMO Louis O. Vinocurby Marcy Joublanc; IMO Maurice Goldman byMarilyn Wilker; IMO Samuel Melnick by Martin &Janice Melnick; IMO Helen Starr by Marvin Starr;IMO Srolek Svirskay by Masha Svirskaya; IMO DorothyWeiner by Mel Weiner; IMO Joseph Weintraub byMelvin & Norma Weiner; IMO Leah Hoffman byMelvin Kroot; IMO Leo Kroot by Melvin Kroot; IMOMarney Mesuse by Mickey & Claire Eichler; IMOJeffrey Adell by Mitchell & Janice Adell; IMO RuthRatner Miller by Mr. & Mrs. Albert Ratner; IMOMilton Jaffe by Mrs. Loren Weiss; IMO Elaine Goodwinby Murray & Marilyn Lenson; IMO Dr. Monroe J.Arlen by Myrna Arlen Bloch; IMO SolomonAksentsev by Nadeshada Aksentseva; IMO LillianG. Fenster by Neal Fenster; IMO Bessie Shewitz byNewson Shewitz; IMO Nathan Rzepka by PeterRzepka; IMO Nachum Tepper by Rachel Kann; IMOLev Shveydel by Raisa Yerukhimov; IMO DeborahRocker Klausner by Richard & Bess Kaplan; IMORuth R. Miller by Richard Miller; IMO SarahPasternak by Ronald & Mollie Bayer; IMO BeckyBayer by Ronald & Mollie Bayer; IMO Jules L.Markowitz by Rose Markowitz; IMO Joeclyn &Charles Kraus by Sally Arnold; IMO Aty Vinogradskiyby Sarra Vaysman; IMO David Light by SeymourLight; IMO Anne Duerr by Sherrie Duerr; IMOFrieda Bloch by Shirley Spitalny; IMO LenaWillensky by Steven & Judy Willensky; IMOIsadore Baron by Sylvia Baron; IMO Dr. Morris L.Eigenfeld by Sylvia Eigenfeld; IMO Morris Druckerby Sylvia Heller; IMO Sally Roth Cohen by TerriKline; IMO Dora Cohen by Tillie Coppersmith;IMO Benjamin Cohen by Tillie Coppersmith.

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OfficersRobert S. Brenner, M.D. PresidentFrederic Levine, M.D., V.P. – MembershipSusi Yarus Meisel, V.P. – Edu./YouthBarbara Miller, V.P. – Admin.

James Sharlet, V.P. Endowment Dev.James Strassman, V.P. – Special ProjectsDavid Kaufman, Treas. – Financial Mgmt.Sharon Lebovitz, Recording Secretary –

Communications

Joshua Hoffer Skoff, Senior RabbiLeighton A. Rosenthal Chair in Rabbinics

Sharon Young Marcus, Associate RabbiMisha Pisman, Cantor

Gadi Galili, Ritual DirectorKenneth Anthony, Executive Director

Teri Rube Hochberg, Director of EducationKim Lausin, Park Preschool Director

Barbara Goldfarb, Development Director; Ellen Petler, Membership and ProgramDirector; Joan Greitzer Karlin, Communications Director and Bulletin Editor;Alana Teichman, Youth Director; Dan Polster, Confirmation Class Coordinator;Michael Rubin, Day Camp Director; Samuel Chestnut, Head of School, Lillian& Betty Ratner School; Rev. Eli Z. Levy, Ritual Director Emeritus; Jill Cappy,Bulletin Graphic Designer.

Deadline for reservations is January 24th.For more information, please contact Co-Chair of theevent, Dan Silverstein (cell: 216-387-3916 or emailto: [email protected]).To make your reservation, send your check(payable to Park Men’s Club) to: Dan Silverstein,9441 Pam Ct., Twinsburg, OH 44087Co-Chairs of the event are Dan Silverstein and Mik Miller.

Steak

Dinner

J O I N U S F O R O U R A N N U A L M E N ’ S C L U B

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 20106:30 PM • PARK EAST

Featuring our guest speaker

Coach Sam Rutiglianoformer head coach of the Cleveland Browns

“Glory Days of the Browns”Cost: Adults: $35.00

Kids: (age 15 & younger): $15.00*(* Kids cost is for a hamburger meal)

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