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February 2006Shevat 5766
April 2007Nisan-Iyar 5767
Vol. 77, No. 7
Shabbat morning, April 14, will be a joyous occasion for our congregation as Hazzan Rob Menes is officially installed. Hazzan Menes has greatly enriched the musical life of our synagogue since he and his wife Margot came to Beth Shalom last August.
As part of the festivities, Hazzan Henry Rosenblum, Dean of the H.L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music at the Jewish Theological Seminary, will join Hazzan Menes during Shabbat morning services, 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. At the conclusion of services from 11:30 a.m. until noon, Hazzan Rosenblum will conduct the official installation ceremony, and a special Kiddush luncheon will follow. To conclude Shabbat, Minha services at 6 p.m. in the Katz Chapel will precede Seudah Shlisheet (the third Shabbat meal) and a Cantorial Interlude with Hazzan Menes and Hazzan Rosenblum in the Chapel Lounge. The two Hazzanim will then lead Maariv, a Melavah Malka and Havdalah from 7:15 to 8 p.m in the Katz Chapel.
Hazzan Menes’ passion for singing in prayer led him to earn his Diploma of Hazzan from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2006, following over 20 years in secular pursuits. He also holds a Master of Sacred Music, a B.A. in physics and mathematics from Cornell University and a M.Sc. in agricultural engineering. Hazzan Rosenblum is the first Hazzan to hold the position of Dean of the H. L. Miller Cantorial School. He was appointed in 1999 and was awarded a Doctor
of Music, Honoris Causa, from JTS in 2002.
Co-chairs for the Installation Shabbat are Bev Newman and Natalie Hammer. Look for your invitation in the mail.
Shabbat Festivities to Celebrate Hazzan Menes’ Installation
This year, April is the month that encourages us to focus on the disparate events in Jewish history – from our escape from slavery as told in the Passover story to the remembrances of Yom HaShoah and Israel Independence Day.
Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz will present a program “From Slavery to Freedom” Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m. in Goldsmith Hall at the Lamar Campus. She will be joined by Yachad - The Traveling Tefillah Band, presenting songs from both the Holocaust years and modern-day Israel. This program is the second event of our ongoing “Spirit of the Woman” series.
Regarding this evening, Rabbi Katz noted, “It is particularly fitting that we think about the cycles in Jewish history, during this week between Yom HaShoah and Israel Independence Day. We will reflect on these cycles as we move from the depths of the Shoah to the heights of the creation of the state of Israel.”
A dessert reception will follow the program. There is no charge, but reservations are requested. For information and reservations, contact Shelley Rissien at 913-647-7291 or [email protected].
From Slavery to Freedom
Hazzan Rob Menes
Hazzan Henry Rosenblum
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APRILse rv ice schedule Yom HaShoah-Remembrance
by Arthur Federman
p e r s o n a l p e r s p e c t i v e
Daily and Sunday Services
Shaharit: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. -Wornall Sunday, 8:30 a.m. -Lamar
Minha: 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. Minha 6 p.m.
Tefillah 2000 Friday, April 20 6 p.m.Wornall CampusA “nosh” will be served prior to services at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner immediately following services; see page 4 for further information.
First Friday ShabbatFriday, April 6 6 p.m.Wornall CampusNosh at 5:30 p.m.
Pesah Services Wornall
Monday, April 2 6:45 a.m. Fast of the First BornMonday, April 2, Erev Pesah 6 p.m.Tuesday, April 3, Day 1 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, April 3, Erev Day 2 6 p.m. Community Seder 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, Day 2 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, April 4 7:30 p.m.Sunday April 8, Erev Day 7 6 p.m.Monday, April 9, Day 7 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 9, Erev Day 8 6 p.m.Tuesday, April 10 8 a.m. Day 8, with YizkorTuesday, April 10 9:30 a.m. Day 8, Tefillah 2000 with Yizkor
Some time ago, we hung several black and white photographs of family members on a wall in our den. One, taken in the late 1930’s, is of my mother along with six of her siblings and their father. Of those pictured, four survived the Holocaust, settled in Kansas City, and raised families. Another is of my father’s aunt and uncle, along with their seven children. Of those shown in that picture, there was one survivor, the only relative my father had left after the war. For me, the need to be aware of the Holocaust and its continuing impact on all of us is as obvious as the photographs on the wall, as real as the stories my parents tell.
In 1939, there were almost 17 million Jews in the world. Today there are fewer than 14 million. In that period the world population has tripled to more than 6 billion. Of the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, approximately 25% were children who will never have descendants.
The Israel Knesset established Yom HaShoah in 1959 as a day to remember the Holocaust. It comes just after Passover and just before Israel Independence Day. The timing is no coincidence. At our seders, we retell the story of our people moving from repression to freedom. In so doing, we make ourselves more aware of the inhumanity in today’s world, the first step towards doing what we can to help. Remembering those who were lost in the Holocaust, acknowledging those who survived and rebuilt their lives, and honoring those who helped them, are all part of a story which is every bit as compelling and instructive as the Exodus from Egypt.
There are many opportunities this month for us to remind ourselves of the impact the Holocaust has had. Two of these are the community Yom HaShoah service (see below) and a Holocaust photo exhibit at the downtown library through May 8. For other opportunities check mchekc.org. You owe it to yourself to experience and remember.
Yom HaShoah Service
community opportunities
The 2007 Yom HaShoah service will be held Sunday, April 15, 1:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus. Hazzan Henry Rosenblum (see p. 1) will be the featured presenter, offering a short program of Holocaust-related liturgical music. The event is co-sponsored by the JCC, JCRB/AJC and MCHE, with support from local agencies and congregations.
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On many a Shabbat morning, you have heard me sing the praises of a Bill Tammeus piece that appeared that morning in the Star. Once again, he has struck a chord that has resonated with me with the piece that he wrote March 3. In the wake of the bizarre life and death of Anna Nicole Smith, he noted that if you Google her name, you will
find over 62 million web links. “By contrast, when you Google ‘Darfur’ you get only about 11.4 million.” While he and I both expected a greater disparity (perhaps billions to tens), the fact that Anna Nicole Smith gets more attention than the Sudanese genocide is not surprising. It is, however, a very sad commentary.
We must not allow this to continue. It is time to get involved. Pesah is a season whose messages remind us that we were once slaves and that we must do all that we can to insure that those who are still oppressed find freedom and dignity. The “Magid” section of the Hagaddah has several Rabbinic messages depicting our journey from a low point to a high one. By retelling this story each year, we are reminded that others must also share our victory. By adding to that story, we also enable our children to learn the importance of going from slavery to freedom in every generation.
You can begin by including the story of the Darfur inhabitants in your Seder. Leave a place at your table for those who cannot enjoy a festival of freedom or even a
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o f f t h e b i m aday of dignity. Contact the Save Darfur Coalition (web site below*) to find out other things that each of us can and must do during the coming year. Write letters to political leaders both in the U.S. and abroad to demonstrate this is a priority for us and should be for them as well. See the enclosed sheet for information on how to contact your political leaders. Make the Seder song’s words also become the words of the residents of the Darfur Region--”we were slaves unto Pharaoh and now we are free”.
Wishing you and your family a hag kasher v’sameah.
*The Save Darfur Coalition is an alliance of over 175 faith-based, advocacy and humanitarian organizations whose mission is to raise public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to mobilize a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of more than two million people in the Darfur region. To learn more, please visit http://www.savedarfur.org/.
Darfur to Freedom
Lou Studna, who passed away November 30, 2006, would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 23. His memory is very much alive at our Congregation and especially at the morning minyan, where he was a regular attendee. To honor the memory of this special man, everyone is encouraged to join Lou’s family and friends Monday, April 23, for minyan, 7 a.m. in the Katz Chapel, and breakfast following services, which is being sponsored by the Sosland family. Reservations would be appreciated and may be made by
contacting the synagogue, [email protected] or 913-647-7279. A special torah cover designed by Linda Salvay will be dedicated in Lou’s memory. Anyone wishing to contribute to the gift may send a check, payable to Beth Shalom, to the synagogue office – Attention: Lou Studna Torah Cover Project, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223.
In Memory of Lou Studna
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Programming DepartmentShelley Rissien, Programming Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7291Linda Sander, Tefillah 2000 | [email protected] | 913-647-7269
A Shabbat Celebration
Join us Friday evening, April 20, 5:30 p.m. at the Wornall Campus. The evening begins with a nosh and sing-a-long led by Hazzan Menes. Tefillah 2000 services with Yachad - The Traveling
Tefillah Band and traditional services will be held concurrently at 6 p.m. Child care will be provided during services. A delicious traditional Shabbat dinner will be served immediately following services. Please make your reservation on the enclosed flyer.
The Congregation is invited to honor Beth Shalom’s graduating high school seniors Friday, April 13, at the Wornall Campus, at a celebratory evening. Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, which is complimentary for graduates. After dinner, the K.U. choral group Sharim Netzim (“Singing Hawks” in Hebrew) will perform and interact with a question/answer dialogue about Hillel and Jewish life on campus.
Reservations for the Kosher Chinese dinner, catered by Princess Gardens Restaurant, may be made by sending $16 for adults and $10 for children (up to age 10) to Beth Shalom, c/o Shelley Rissien, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223. The evening is made possible through a generous gift in memory of Beverly Bodker from the Beverly and Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund of the Beth Shalom Foundation.
Lag B’Omer Family Weekend
Sasone, a program of CAJE/The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, that serves children with special needs and their families, is in the process of gathering data to expand its program. They need our help to identify such families and, thus, help our many communal institutions (including the synagogues) properly serve this population. Sasone, under the leadership of
Director Andria Stokes ([email protected] or 913-206-8152), has devised a survey questionnaire that can be accessed online at www.sasone.org. Please take a few moments to complete this questionnaire. We will also have a limited number of hard copies available at the synagogue office that can be completed and returned to Sasone at 5801 W.115th St., Suite 201, OP,KS 66211. We thank you in advance.
Help SASONE Gather Data
Friday Evening Program Honors 2007 High School Graduates
The weekend of May 5-6 will offer a variety of activities both inside and out as we celebrate Lag B’Omer. During a special Shabbat learning service, the rich traditions of this holiday, its heroes and connection to the land of Israel will be highlighted. Come and learn how to take care of the environment through organizations such as Arava and Hazon.
On Sunday, May 6, 11 a.m. (Polsky Religious School begins at the regular time), families will learn about Lag B’Omer through storytelling and then enjoy a fun filled afternoon with volleyball, archery, kite-making and flying, obstacle course for tricycles, a scavenger hunt and more. Bring your own dairy sack lunch, and we’ll supply the drinks and dessert!
Keep your eyes open for details in your mailbox!!!
Classof
2007
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commemorate Yom HaShoah in Goldsmith Hall with a program of both original writings and thoughts about the meaning of the day. The community is encouraged to attend.
Confirmation for Beth Shalom 10th grade students will take place Sunday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. in Goldsmith Hall. Confirmation is a culmination of the formal religious school program. Our 5767 Confirmation class, which
consists of students attending the Polsky Religious School and Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy includes: Allyson Bohen, Brett Ginsburg, Jacob Halpern, Jacob Hurst-Sneh, Asher Kanter, David Katz, Bradley Kessler, Ethan Levine, Samantha Oppenheimer and Sam Riss. Each class in the school finds ways to celebrate the learning they have accomplished. As we think about the significance of this learning, it is important to remember the parent/school partnership and to reinforce at home what we are doing in the school.
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As we approach the end of the school year, there are many culminating programs that take place. Some celebrate the accomplishments of our students, while others are the result of intense study and preparation.
On Monday, March 12, our 3rd grade students received their own siddurim at a special Hag HaSiddur celebration. This annual program celebrates a year of Hebrew study and the point at which students are able to read and write Hebrew. At Hag HaSiddur, the class led the worship service for their parents and guests, shared thoughts about the meaning of prayer, and reflected on some of the questions they have about their relationship with God.
Throughout this year, our 7th grade students have studied the Holocaust. This class, taught by Marlene Katz, included discussions on anti-Semitism and how the Holocaust could take place in society. The students spoke with a daughter of Holocaust survivors, viewed and discussed several movies, and read many pages of source material. On Wednesday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. they will
Being Involved
Why Do We…? Question: Does matzah have a required shape?
No. Until the advent of the matzah-baking machine, most matzah was round. This practice derived from Exodus 12:39, which required the eating of uggot matzot. In Hebrew, the word uggot means “cakes,” but it has an additional meaning of “circles.” Thus, most Jews baked matzah according to this linguistic interpretation. Modern technology dictated a square shape for matzah, since the early machines could not be tooled for circular cakes. There is, however, no prescribed shape for matzah, and most Jews today consume either the round or square variety.
Send your questions about home rituals and religious services to [email protected] or write to “Why Do We…” c/o Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66223
a d u l t l e a r n i n g
Hag Ha Siddur - L-R: Rachel Pires, Rose Azorsky, Sadie Klein, Bailey Wainstock, Tomer Levi, Zac Novicoff, Naomie Scharf and Gabby Ullman
April 1- April 9No School - Pesah
Important Dates:
Sunday, April 29K-2 Family Worship
Wednesday, April 11 Classes Resume
Wednesday, April 18Yom HaShoah Program
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s t r a i g h t t a l k
Joel KrichiverExecutive Director
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Pesah is my favorite holiday. There is no counting calories or “points.” But seriously, everything about the holiday
reminds me of the many blessings I enjoy living in a free society. I have freedom from fear of edicts from the authorities and freedom from fear of the police. I have freedom to vote. I am free economically, too. I can work for whom I choose. I can buy the shirt, car and house I choose. Of course, I am also free to starve or be homeless if I choose.
Yet with freedom comes responsibility. Freedom to choose what I buy means some businesses will fail and some people will be left jobless. So I have a responsibility to vote to make sure there are unemployment and other benefits to carry people over hard times. And my freedoms are not unlimited. I have a responsibility to make sure that when I exercise my freedom it does not hurt others. I am not free to yell “Fire” in a crowded theater.
Perhaps the most important is religious freedom. I can worship as I choose and not be persecuted for it. Not here. In fact, here we have choices in congregations. I can attend where I choose. I am free to join wherever I choose. I can choose to not join, too.
Rose FamilyEarly Childhood Education CenterJudy Jacks Berman, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7286
The month of April begins with the festival of Pesah and the opportunity for our nursery school students to experience at home what they learned about the holiday at school. When the children return from Passover break we know they will have many stories to share with their friends and teachers.
A special treat arrives April 18 with the wonderful Paul Messner Puppets. The following week the school visits Village Shalom for our third intergenerational program with our real and adopted Bubbies and Zadies. We’ll be entertained by Laughing Matters, a husband and wife duo, who provide juggling, mime and comedy, followed by a snack and Shabbat singing with Funky Mama, Cantor Rob and Linda Salvay. What a terrific morning!
The month ends with our annual adventure into the amazing world of nature. It’s time to begin watching our caterpillar
A Time for Pesah and Puppets!
Quinn Koffman & Pauline Glass Max and Dayna Gershon
Purim was a busy time at the RFNS.
Religious freedom comes with responsibilities, too. A religious organization, like Beth Shalom, cannot exist out of thin air. It takes people to make it a reality. I have a responsibility to help make my congregation what it needs to be. You do too. I urge you to exercise your freedom and help build the congregation you want. Join a committee. Help plan an event. Lend your expertise in some way, any way, large or small. Let us know how you can help. Freedom to choose means little when there are no good choices.
As always, I appreciate your feedback.
larva hatch, spin chrysalises and then turn into beautiful butterflies that we will release in a blaze of color in May. It’s all very exciting, and a very real way for the children to experience God’s wonders.
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Gerre Minkin and Sue Vile, Co-Presidentss i s t e r h o o d
At this year’s Torah Fund luncheon April 6, two remarkable women will be honored with the annual Past Presidents’ Leadership Development Award, established in 1990 in memory of Anna Rheva Shanberg. The award honors young women who have demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to the values of Conservative Judaism. This year’s honorees, Julie Ullman and Cathy Newman, have worked for Sisterhood and our community in a wide variety of roles.
Cathy is Torah Fund co-chair and will be vice-president of programming next year. She is the third generation in Sisterhood, preceded by her mother Janice Shopmaker and grandmother Ann Jacobs, who each served as Sisterhood president. Cathy currently is also vice-president for multicultural programming for the Lakewood Elementary PTO. She is a graduate of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, was an advisor for BBYO for ten years, and served
Young Leaders Honored
Rickie Haith has been honored by the International Women’s League for Conservative Judaism with the Eishet Hayil award, presented to “the ‘women of valor’ in our midst, women of accomplishment, character, and wisdom.” She will receive the award at the Torah Fund luncheon on April 6.
Rickie began volunteering with Sisterhood 40 years ago. She was Beth Shalom president 1981-83, and president of the Midwest Branch and a member of the International Board of Women’s League, 1994-96. In 1997 she founded and currently leads PrayerWorks, a model that has been
Rickie Haith Receives National Award
on the Beth Shalom preschool committee. Cathy and her husband Neil have two children: Emily, 9 and Ethan, 6.
Julie is co-chair of this year’s Torah Fund, and next year she will serve on Sisterhood’s Ways and Means committee. She has been active in the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Division as vice-president of young leadership and chair of B’not Kehillah, which introduces young members to community volunteer opportunities. Julie is also a graduate of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and toured Israel with other Melton students. Julie and her husband Chad have two children: Gabrielle, 8 and Chloe, 6.
adopted by other Jewish groups. A member of the editorial staff of Outlook Magazine, the national Women’s League publication, Rickie was book review editor for several years.
Currently serving as president of the Friends of Sheffield Cemetery “Restoring Honor” Campaign, Rickie has been president of the UMKC Educational Alumni Association and the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Hadassah. She has been honored by HBHA Auxiliary and received the Israel Leadership Award for State of Israel Bonds. She is a Life Board Member of Beth Shalom and received the 2005 Kovod Award. She and her husband Ed have three children, Elisa (Jim) Pener, Dion (Howard) Lutzk, and Brian (Debbie Kershenbaum) Haith, and ten grandchildren.
Cathy Newman and Julie Ullman
The Tragedy of Slovak Jews
community opportunities
In 2002, following the fall of communism in 1989 and the formation of the Slovak Republic in 1993, the creation and course of the Holocaust in Slovakia was documented in an exhibition entitled The Tragedy of Slovak Jews. The exhibit will be on display at the Gallery of the Jewish Community
Center from April 15 to June 1, 2007. The Kansas City presentation of The Tragedy of Slovak Jews is sponsored by the Czech & Slovak Club of Greater Kansas City and Ross Marine, Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic, and the Jewish Community Center.
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C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C Y C L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A L O M F A M I LYEcclesiastes 3:1
Mazel Tov to...
Francine is the daughter of Linda Gollub and Steven Gollub. She is the granddaughter of Max and Dorothy Kaufman, Stan and Elaine Gollub and the late Frances Gollub. A student at Leawood Middle School, Francine enjoys singing, acting, playing tennis and basketball and hanging out with her friends. Francine has two siblings, Rose and Brian.
Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service. Services will include musical accompaniment.
Mazel Tov to our ...B’nai Mitzvah
Francine Leigh GollubApril 21, 2007 • 3 Iyar 5767
cycles
Todd and Celine Coppaken on the birth of their son, Avi Brodie February 18. Avi’s grandparents are Ron and Denise Coppaken, Annie Brossard and the late Bill Wood, and Brian and Lisa Eaton of Scottsdale, AZ. Avi is also the great-grandson of Helen Coppaken, Jacques and Peggy Brossard of La Baule, France, and Vicki Eaton of Scottsdale.
Lenny and Betty Hershman on the birth of their granddaughter, Lily Mae Wasserman February 22. Lily is the daughter of Luke and Heather Wasserman of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Marshall Gale on the birth of his granddaughter, Nina Eliana February 28. Nina’s parents are Dawn Gale and Douglas McNay. She is also the granddaughter of Barbara and Robert
Sara is the daughter of Nancy and Larry Carl. She is the granddaughter of Sylvia and Irwin Kotelov and William and the late Marlene Carl. A student at Overland Trail Middle School, Sara enjoys playing basketball, volleyball and softball and attends Camp Sabra in the summer. Sara has two siblings, Steven and Anna.
Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and attend the Kiddush Luncheon following the service. Services will include musical accompaniment.
Sara Lillian CarlApril 28, 2007 • 10 Iyar 5767
McNay and the late Pam Gale. Nina’s great-grandparents are Alice Beckman Davis and Dr. G.H. McNay.
Marshall Gale on the engagement of his son Derek to Amy Kaelter, daughter of Janet Kaelter and Barr and Donna Kaelter. Derek is also the son of the late Pam Gale. He is the grandson of Alice Beckman Davis of Miami Beach and the late Fred Beckman and the late Sam and Bessy Gale. Amy is the granddaughter of Wolli Kaelter of Long Beach, CA, and the late Sarah Kaelter and the late Irene and Jack Sarbey. A Spring 2008 wedding is planned.
Rabbi Alan and Linda Cohen who will be honored with the Dr. Phyllis and Robert A. Bernstein Humanitarian Award by Jewish Family Services during their dinner at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center on May 20.
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C E L E B R AT I N G L I F E C Y C L E S O F T H E B E T H S H A L O M F A M I LY
April 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.
1 Howard & Lisa Feingold 34 Joel & Glenna Markus 232 Steven & Diane Azorsky 18 Harold & Renee Fuchs 52 Ronald & Susan Goldsmith 40 Matthew & Rhea Nadler 12 Peter & Amy Shapiro 123 Floyd & Bari Freiden 36 Norman & Marcia Horwitz 524 Stanley & Marlene Katz 53 Joseph & Janet Pfefer 265 Mark Eisemann & Leslie Mark 20 Robert & Bette Grossman 267 Gary & Maxie Canant 39 Harold & Natalie Klopper 50 Walter & Joan March 50 Jack & Bess Sokolov 67 Bernard & Ella Ullman 44 Joe & Fran Wolf 448 Irwin & Sylvia Kotelov 51 David & Carol Porter 12 Steven & Marcia Schorr 359 Randall & Elyse Block 2912 Howard & Candy Coppaken 2616 Ronen Kadosh & Julie Kadosh-Guckenheimer 719 Joseph Markley & Kristin Schultz 1020 Patrick & Janice Cubbage 16 Sanford & Ida Levine 22 Ralph & Shirley Passman 60 Daniel Sneh & Susan Hurst 2122 Sid & Nan Kanter 3329 Clarence & Alice Winer 51
Officers and Board Members Nominated In accordance with the Bylaws of Congregation Beth Shalom, the Nominating Committee presents the following for election as officers, to serve a one year term, 2007-08: Ernie Rosenthal, president; Barbara Bohen, executive vice-president; Diane Azorsky; vice-president for education; Steve Ruben; vice-president for religious affairs; Fred Bodker; secretary; Jeff Katz, treasurer; and Ron Coppaken, immediate past president.
The Nominating Committee also presents the following for election to the Board of Directors:For a three-year term, 2007-10: Fred Bodker, Barbara Bohen, Jeff Katz, Jeffrey Mallin, Janet Mark, Michael Novicoff, Jennifer Paul and David Sosland; for a one-year term, 2007-08: Norman Kahn, Jr.
As stated in the Bylaws, “…additional qualified persons* may be nominated by a General Member of the Congregation in good standing upon submission of a written petition containing the signatures of at least twenty (20) General Members of the Congregation in good standing.” Petitions may be sent to Ron Coppaken, Nominating Committee Chairman, Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar, OPKS 66223, no later than Friday, April 13. (*A qualified person for the Board of Directors is a General Member in good standing who is not a member of the Board or similar body of any other synagogue in the Greater Kansas City area. A qualified person for an officer must meet certain requirements found in the Bylaws.)
Members of the Nominating Committee are: Ron Coppaken, chairman; Ed Alexander, Greg Azorsky, Sarah Beren, Randy Block, Ellen Kort, Paul Lerner, Steve Ruben, Scott Sher and Richard Simon.
The election and installation will be held during the Congregation’s Annual Dinner Meeting following services Friday, May 18. Invitations will be mailed in the near future.
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Praised is the True Judge
Of Blessed MemorySam Weiner, February 25
Ethel Markus, February 26
Henrietta Jacobson, February 28
Eileen Markowitz, March 5
Mary Esther Mermelstein, March 5
David Steinberg, March 8
Shirley Greenberg Cohen, March 13
Yahrzeits
Monument Unveilings and Tablet Dedications
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18 Nisan-Apr 6Irving BaumPhillip BrettonMelvin BrownIsaac EllisRose FinkelsteinSydney GinsbergHarris GreenbergJulius LernerEdith Schwartz 19 Nisan-Apr 7Joseph AdelmanAbe Baier Joseph BarrishLeonard Brooks
Eve FichmanSamuel GindenMaurice GoldbergLeah JacobsRose KatzElias KoralchikHelen MarkowitzLouis PassmanJoseph Pucker 20 Nisan-Apr 8Henry CumonowAnnie GlaserRachmiel GollerElsie HipshBen KaufmanReva Kort Evelyn LernerAbraham PinskerTheodore Silverman 21 Nisan-Apr 9Helyne CohanMarian DurbinSol FormanHannah FreedLeah FriedmanIsadore GaleSamuel GoldsteinPaul HoffmanSam HoffmanVera LevitchLottie Rothberg 22 Nisan-Apr 10Anna BaellowMinna BergerGoldie BovosEthel CohnMary DavidsonSamuel DevinsEgon FisherDavid GlassDorothy KreitmanGertrude RostovCharles Schere 23 Nisan-Apr 11Sam BornsteinIda Dunn Florence FriedsonDavid GoodrichAbraham KatzSol KoralchikHannah RosenHarry Schoen
24 Nisan-Apr 12Emma BernsteinFrank BlenderMarian CohenSarah CopakenJoseph FriedsonGertrude GreenbergBetty HerzmarkJennie JacobsAbe Kohn Esther KrebsMax Loeb Harris NeusteterGolda RubackMiriam Rubenstein 25 Nisan-Apr 13Adolph GeroEthel GoldblattShirley GollerSlava HershmanIzzye Stevens 26 Nisan-Apr 14Nathan BarabanJake BermanAnna EaglesCharles FrohlichmanLouis GordonBert GraetzHarry LevinSamuel LevyLillian LiebermanAnna MannMarie OliverJay RosenbloomHyman Skoler 27 Nisan-Apr 15Louis DunnDora FryzerJulius GoldbergHarold GordonLawrence JabenEsther LernerMax MarshockJoseph PolskyHarry RosfeldMorris SchlozmanRosalie SiegelBenjamin SilvermanEvelyn SimonsSamuel Weneck 28 Nisan-Apr 16Nathan Apple
Israel BlondHarry ClemageMeyer FishLibbie GallerBess HanickSam HouseZacharias MerserEdith RubinAbraham ShapiroHyman WidlanskyGuss Zeldich 29 Nisan-Apr 17Rae AaronsonHarry AronsonRandy BlattElias BondellSophie ChaitmanMaurice CohenShirley GishJacob HymanJoseph LandmanRose LanerElizabeth SandlerHenry ShapiroBen Simon 30 Nisan-Apr 18Norman BeckerRose ClaymanLeah DenowitzFannye FeldSidney GinsburgFannie GreenbaumHarold MargolinAnna MindellRose OsmanNathan RobinSammy SolomonAnna SutinSonie Tonkey 1 Iyar-Apr 19Frances AgronSophie BalterHarry CohnJennie GershmanSamuel GollerElka GorodezkyHannah LanerRuth Levi Rebecca SanellPhillip SloanSarah SpindlerIke TuzmanGus Unell
Sophia Wayne 2 Iyar-Apr 20Betty BrandElaine FeingoldMorris OliverLois RosenbloomSylvia Swerdloff 3 Iyar-Apr 21Isaac BrattZalman GlattEdythe GoldbergGoldie GoodmanNina KahnBertha MilgramWolf SingmonBessie SpivakMiriam StudnaLena Tonkin 4 Iyar-Apr 22Leah BronsteinLouis DworkowitzSophia EisbergRosalie LoebAnna QuitoSamuel Rubinfire 5 Iyar-Apr 23Sophie BerkowitzPearle BramsonIssy CrosnerShalom FinkelsteinBenjamin GoodmanBernard HurwitzEsther JacobsonFrank JosephsonSam KleinDavid KrashinDavid SchwartzMeyer SelichonokGwendolyn SnitzHoward Wayne 6 Iyar-Apr 24Minnie BergJoseph CohenAnna CohenMike Fox Louis GershmanJoseph GershonLeah Partnoy
April 1, 10 a.m. Mt. Carmel Gilda Bormaster Monument Unveiling
April 15, 10 a.m. Rosehill Elisabeth Cahn Monument Unveiling
April 22, 11 a.m. Mt. Carmel Joseph Kanter Monument Unveiling
D aya n H a E m e t
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USYers and Kadimaniks contributed to the carnival’s success in all areas from baking hamantashen to set up, cleanup and having fun.
Yasher Koah!
Youth & Informal Education DepartmentStefanie Williams, Director | [email protected] | 913-647-7292Scott Bratt, KCUSY President | Jonathan Edelman, Kadima President
Another Perfect Purim Carnival Dates to RememberWednesday Night Programs 6:15-8 p.m.April 11, 18 and 25 Homework Party/Study in the Lounge 3 p.m.Mondays, April 16 and 23
Services & Special ProgramsFriday, April 6 – 4 p.m. Grand Court – Kabbalat Shabbat
April 19-22 Spring Kallah in Sioux City, Iowa
Friday, April 27– 4 p.m. Village Shalom – Kabbalat Shabbat
A great time was had by all at the annual Purim Carnival, held this year for the first time at our Lamar Campus Sunday, March 4. Fabulous food, prizes, and games of chance and skill were featured at this Circus-themed event. The chairperson of this year’s carnival was Lindsey Gerson, assisted by adult chairs John Goldberg and Marla Brockman. Emma Eisemann was the general board chair.
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The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friends, and reflect donations processed thru March 2, 2007. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll. Due to accounting procedures, donations processed on December 31, 2006 were inadvertently omitted from previous Scroll listings
and therefore are reflected in the acknowledgements below. Thank you for your patience. To make a donation, please contact the synagogue office at 913-647-7279.
t o d a h r a b b a h !
Ann & Isadore Gale Scholarship Fund
In Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Lloyd & Judy Hellman
In Memory of:Ann Gale Bruce & Naomi Kirchenbaum Carl & Sue Gale Carol Markman & Feldman, Meinberg & CO. LLP Evan & Helen Gale Howard & Laura Grill Jeffrey & Deborah Winkel Joe & Cathy Hiersteiner Lloyd & Judy Hellman Mark & Diane Davidner Marvin Szneler Max Swade Morris & Carolyn Merker Sharon Coberly Tibor & Carla Klausner Tina Flaherty
Arthur Brand Leadership Fund
In Memory of:Arthur BrandJennie Brown Betty Brand
Benjamin Ryweck Torah Fund
In Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Walter & Joan MarchRabbi Morris & Ruth Margolies 55th Ann. Walter & Joan MarchJoan & Walter March 50th Ann. Sylvan & Merna Siegler Bob & Aletha Simon Judith Wasserman
In Memory of:Irving RubinSamuel Epstein Walter & Joan MarchIsadore Weintraub Jay & Shirley Gottstein
Beth Shalom General Fund
In Honor of:Andy & Zelda Reiz’s 60th Ann. Rachel KrantzGabrielle Fried’s B/BM Milton & Marilyn OzarJoel Krichiver’s BD Ernie & Susan RosenthalJonathon Jacobs & Sherri Jacobson Marriage Sylvan & Merna Siegler
Mickey Adler’s Recovery Art & Marlene MeltzerNo Name Listed Hussein Farah & Sacdia Abrahim Gary StibelSerena Hammer’s BD Ann Toltz Gloria BernsteinWilliam & Margaret Smith’s Ann. Margaret & William Smith
In Memory of:Abraham Alexander Cheryl & Ed AlexanderAdloph Loeffler Helen LoefflerAlbert Begleiter Susan & Ernie RosenthalAlexander Mallon Marc & Fran BernsteinAlvin Capito Gaye & Michael CapitoAnn Gale Sheldon & Jeanette Wishna Sylvan & Merna SieglerAnna Glazer Mel & Elaine GlazerAnna Kars Rosalie KarsBarbara Hersh Paul Cramer Sylvia & Irwin KotelovBeatrice Gershon Paul GershonBenjamin Bloustine Paula MattaBess Kopin Barbara GoldsteinBettye Rose Steinhaus Ida Levin Judith BellBoruch Kheyfets Oleg & Emiliya KheyfetsCarl Hipsh Miriam HipshCharlene Bratman Louis & Marilyn KesslerCharles Malcy Art Malcy & Donna KupperDavid Kramer Florence BernsteinDorothy & Meyer Test Doris LeeDorothy Test Myrna SaltmanElliot Gale Carl & Sue GaleElly Zalusky Susan ZaleEstelle Minkin John Goldberg & Marla BrockmanEsther King Morris Feinberg
Ethel Goodman Sam & Ida GreensteinEthel Pfefer Arvin PfeferEugene Wiess Susan & Ernie RosenthalFred Waldner Robert WaldnerFredrick Marshock Marshall & Hope TalbotGladys Cohen Sheldon & Jeanette WishnaHarriett A. Rosenthal Bill & Jodi RosenthalHarry Lerner Sheldon & Jeanette WishnaHarry Tabolsky Marshall & Hope TalbotHarry Winer Alice & Clarence WinerHarvey Fink Joe SingmonHenry Present Risa & William HoopsIda Galler Carl & Jeanette GallerIda Kopec Marlene & Abraham KopecIda Reiz Andy & Zelda ReizIda Vaisman Betya & Yakov AltmanIris White David & Gerri RubenIrma “Chickie” Dollinger David & Judy JacobsIrving Malashock Andrea Elyachar James Phillips Rabbi David MeyerIsaac “Ike” Zale Adele & Marvin Goldstein Arnold & Sherri Hermanson William & Jo Ann WilliamsIsrael Schlozman Arthur & Deborah RotsteinJack Levine Marc LevyJake Garfinkle Louise GarfinkleJean & Sam Price Robert BoxerJean Saionz Rhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold KaseffJoseph Hoffman Harry & Florence HoffmanJulius Behrman Robert LubinKalman Grollman Paul Grollman & Elaine GordonLena Bergman Margaret YonackLena Levin Lee & Sunie Levin
Leon Bernstein Tim, Francie, Jessica & Megan KellyLeona & Jacob Berlin Rae & Richard RubinsLester Weinsheink Harold & Judy EsrigLouis Kanter Michael GrossLouis Lipszyc Jack LipszycLouis Studna Blanche & Neil SoslandMarga Joseph Lynn Fairbanks & Roger NewtMargie Alperson Sheldon & Jeanette WishnaMartin Hipsh Miriam HipshMelvin Miller Bernard & Barbara BirnbaumMeyer Grollman Paul Grollman & Elaine GordonMildred Ellis Donald Ellis Milton & Beverly MannMorris Dobrowski Bruce & Celia Solomon Jeff & Sharon MallinMorris Gold Ron GoldMorris Gordon, Nadine GordonMorris Hammer Steve & Linda HammerNorman Weiner Mary & Stan WeinerMelvin Miller Skip & Barbara ReinRaizel Altman Yakov & Betya AltmanRosalie Alpert Sheldon & Jeanette Wishna Ferne & Milton Searles Mindy & David Wajcman Sallee & Bruce Loeser Susan & Ernie RosenthalRose & Alvin Capito Marlene CapitoRose Elic William & Betty ElicRose Katzeff Jack & Barbara Wilpon Janet Stulz John Unell Mr & Mrs Davidoff Rhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold Kaseff Rhetta GoldsteinRose Singmon Joe SingmonRubin Fried
Bobbie BogradRuth Planzer Neil PlanzerSadie Ozar Isadore OzarSam Hipsh Miriam HipshSam P. Walters Ernie & Susan RosenthalSam Paddor Peggy KrigelSam Tepper Maurice OmmermanSamuel Epstein Debra FaigenSamuel Webber Samene LesserSheldon P. Sandler Shirley SandlerSherry Kaplan Mindy & David WajcmanShirley MoskovitzSidney Moskovitz Stanley MoskovitzSophie Levine Art & Linda LevineSophie Taylor Margaret & William SmithStanley Goldberg John Goldberg & Marla BrockmanStephen Penzner Michael PenznerWilliam Hammer Steve & Linda HammerWilliam Leff Joe & Phyllis LeffWilliam Levitta Bruce & Celia SolomonWilliam Smith Dossie Riesman Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder Mickie & Barbara Katz Suzi & Stan Weiner
Beth Shalom Hesed Committee Fund
In Memory of:Anne Singer Sylvan & Merna SieglerBert Zeldin Marvin & Adelle GoldsteinJanet Rostov Mirah RostovRose Katzeff Miriam Krantz
Beth Shalom Lechem Fund
In Honor of:Birth of Natalie & Hanan’s grandaughter Dolores SosnowCongregants of Beth Shalom
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for Purim Rabbi Alan & Linda CohenRabbi Margolies 85th BD Vicki & Richard HelfandSylvan Siegler’s Recovery Lee & Esther PearlmutterWesley Dolginoff ’s Recovery Bonnie & Burt Koonsvitsky
In Memory of:Anne Singer Sylvan & Merna SieglerBettye Rose Steinhaus Linda & Larry LessnerChickie Dollinger Betty SenderFannie MendellIsaac Mendell Tina & Alan ChapmanLeo EveloffRachel Eveloff Bernard & Marcia EveloffRosalie Alpert Betty SenderRose Katzeff Betty Sender Evelyn LowenthalSophie Levin Lee & Esther Pearlmutter
Beth Shalom Library FundIn Memory of:Evelyn Pronin Freda RozenblitRhoda (Gastman) Liken Jeffrey & Debra & Laura Martasin
Beverly & Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund
In Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Harvey Bodker
In Memory of:Ann GaleEthel Markus Harvey BodkerMinnie Friedson Betsy Bodker Fred & Cynthia BodkerSam Weiner Harvey Bodker
Building FundIn Memory of:Francis Greenberg Jeffrey & Wendy SitzmannRoger Shulkin Marlene Shulkin
Cantor’s Discretionary FundIn Honor of:Joseph Hammer’s B/BM Steve & Linda Hammer
In Memory of:Eddie Jacobs Melanie & P.J. McGrawRosalie Alpert Jeff & Cathy AlpertWilliam Smith Rita Myer
Cemetery Maintenance FundIn Support of Mt. Carmel Cemetery: Barbara Katz
Bernie & Ella Ullman Cary & Sherry Lieberman Clarence & Alice Winer Dorothy Peltzman Ellen Monsees Harold Katz Herb & Alice Stein Jack & Bess Sokolov Judy Budz Julius Kantor Larry & Sandra Jabenis Lauren Hoopes Marcia Karbank & Joseph Smuckler Ron & Denise Coppaken Ruthie Helfgott Shirley Bitner Sol Blum Sue Fox Gray
Dave & Jean Brockman Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Betty Weisberg Jennie BrockmanDavid Brockman Herbert & Ruth HalpernHarry & Elenor Sieglebaum Don & Harriet Sebert
David Ellis Breakfast Club Memorial Fund
In Honor of:Ritchie Kaye’s BD Cynthia Ellis
David N & Lillian Lieberman Religious School Youth Fund
In Memory of:David N. LiebermanHarry Lieberman Richard, Vicki, Corey, Ethan & David Helfand
Dr Herbert & Phyllis Winer Family Fund
In Honor of:William Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Herb & Phyllis Winer
In Memory of:Alfred HerowitzAnn GaleFrances WinerIrving MalashockJane Rosenfeld Herb & Phyllis Winer
Eleanor & Joseph Kopin Endowment Fund
In Memory of:Morris Goldstein Harry & Anita Daniels
Eugene & Shirley Novorr Tots for Torah Fund
In Honor of:Claire Bell’s 90th BD Jeanette & Robert WayneEugene Novorr’s Recovery David & Grace Ernstein Isak & Ann Federman Mike Hurst & Shana Wedd Morris & Carolyn Merker Rick & Lisa Hurst Robert & Jeanette Wayne Steve & Deanna Levine Stuart & Sylvia LevinsonIlse Schver 90th BD
Ruth Newstead 90th BD Gene & Shirley NovorrSophie Levine Mort & Shirley Hurst
In Memory of:Stephen Wayne Jeanette & Robert Wayne
Florence & Meyer Kaplan Sukkot Festival Fund
In Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Florence Kaplan
In Memory of:Alfred HerowitzIrma “Chickie” DollingerMax B. Harris Florence Kaplan
Gale & Maxine Grossman Religious School Fund
In Memory of:Anna Grossman Gale & Maxine GrossmanLouis MedovPaul Mann Morton & Harriet MannAnn Gale Stan & Marlene KatzBeverly Bodker Joan & Lionel Greenberg
Hanan Wedlan Family Fund
In Memory of:Barbara Jacobs Judy BudzElizabeth Wedlan Dolores Wedlan Eleanor AbramsHanan Wedlan Steven WedlanHarry Kaufman Eleanor Abrams Judy BudzReva Kaufman Judy Budz
Harry & Anita Daniels Camp Ramah Scholarship
FundIn Memory of:Adele Goodman Harry & Anita Daniels
I & R Polsky Special Events Fund
In Memory of:Ann Gale Rose KarbankRachel Polsky Morris & Esther Horowitz
Jack & Mollie Shapiro Scholarship Fund
In Honor of:Ada Caplan’s BD David & Jill Shapiro
Jacob & Sarah Myron Library Fund
In Memory of:Jacob Myron Joe & Fran Wolf
Jacob H & Rose Levine Teacher Development Fund
In Memory of:Jacob H. Levine Peter & Bev Newman
Joel Polsky USY FundIn Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd Bar Mizvah Jimmy & Sunni RosenbloomNorm & Elaine Polsky Johnson Countians of the Year Carol MortonNorman Polsky’s BD Irvin & Boncella Broudy
In Memory of:Murray Lipsman Rob & Cindy Daniels
Kaiser Family Bar/Bar Mitzvah Tutoring Fund
In Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Harold & Carolyn Glazer Irene Moskowitz Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Martin & Ann Unger Maurice & Rhoda Dubinsky Pola Greenwald Stanford & Rosalie Bovos Stanley & Barbara Bodker Sylvan & Merna Siegler Tibor & Carla KlausnerBill’s 83rd BD Sylvan & Merna Siegler
In Memory of:Ann Gale Bill & Marcelle Kaiser
Karbank Family FundIn Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Rose Karbank
In Memory of:Emanuel Zoglin Rose Karbank
KCUSY FundIn Honor of:Michael Diamond’s 50th BD Miles & Sally RossTamar Katz’s B/BM Mike, Vicki, Jamie & Emily Diamond
Kiddush FundIn Honor of:No Name Listed Craig & Amy BothTamar Katz’s B/BM Sheldon & Judith Katz
Louis & Anna Grossman Nursery School Fund
In Honor of:Janie Bock’s B/BM Norman Meltzer
Louis & Edith Pinsky FundIn Honor of:William Kaiser’s 2nd B/BM Dick & Dolly Brockman
Marcus Brand Scholarship Fund
In Honor of:Rabbi Margolies’ BD Marilyn & Milton Ozar
In Memory of:Lewis BrattSadie Ozar Milton & Marilyn Ozar
Marilyn Graubart Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Ann Gale Leo & Arlene Shalinsky
Max & Betty Helfand FundIn Memory of:Betty Helfand Max Helfand Vicki & Richard HelfandSandy Black Richard, Vicki, Corey, Ethan & David Helfand
Meyer J Pachter Video Library Fund
In Honor of:Rabbi Margolies 85th BD Regina Pachter
Morris & Rose Weinberg Endowment Fund for
Camp ShabbatIn Honor of:Alvin Clayman’s 75th BDNorman & Elaine Polsky Johsnon Countians of the Year Rafi & Michele Cohen’s Marriage Linda Weinberg Hammer
In Memory of:Esther AdremeHarry OxmanManny LessnerMartin Chaitman’s FatherRosalie Alpert Linda Weinberg Hammer
Naman, Pollack, Block Youth Fund
In Honor of:Birth of Ron & Denise Coppaken’s grandson Randy & Elyse Block
Phillip & Barbara Hodes Family Endowment Fund
In Memory of:Dorothy TestLouis Studna Barbara & Phillip HodesHerbert Plotsky Andrea & Paul Plotsky
Prayer Book FundIn Honor of:Myra Shalet’s Recovery Jack & Liz Bohm
In Memory of:Anna ChaikinRenee Swartz Gini ChaikinYoheved Flekier Lila Flanz
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Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz Discretionary FundIn Honor of:No Name Listed Leonard Brauner & Mary MoritzTamar Katz’s B/BM Irwin & Susan Levine Myron & Susan Gersh Stan & Marjorie Brand Stanley & Kathee Schifman
In Memory of:Eddie JacobsRose Bayzman Warren & Beth Bayzman
Rabbi Cohen Discretionary Fund
In Honor of:Janie Bock B/BM Lynne & David BockRabbi Margolies’ 85th BD Judith Bell Marilyn & Milton Ozar
In Memory of:Abe Fleischman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanArthur Schwitzer Jeff & Corrine BlackmanBruce Siess Adele Price MushkinEddie Jacobs Ron & Denise CoppakenEthel Soslowitz Corrine & Jeffrey BlackmanEugene Krubitt Lynn CohenFred Beckman Marshall GaleHelen Kaufman Dorothy & Max KaufmanI Jay Barrish Michael & Pam RosenbergIrwin Mushkin Adele Price Mushkin
Isaac “Ike” Zale Susan Zale William MastersIsadore Block Adele Price MushkinJacob Fleischman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanJacob Price Adele Price MushkinMolly Fleischman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanMurray Lipsman Marvin SznelerN. Joseph Price Adele Price MushkinPauline Bolton Jeff & Corrine BlackmanPearl Fleischman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanRosalie Alpert Jeff & Cathy AlpertRose Katzeff Jerry Pelofsky & Kyla HartongSadie Katzman Meyer KatzmanSylvia Ruth Goldstein Michael & Pam RosenbergWilliam Smith Joe & Hortense Haith Margaret SmithWilliam Soslowitz Jeff & Corrine Blackman
Rabbi Morris Margolies Adult Education Fund
In Honor of:No Name Listed Gitta & Marvin AzorskyRabbi Margolies’ 85th BD Judith BellRabbi Morris & Ruth Margolies’ 55th Ann. Carl & Jeanette Galler
Reuben Brenner Chapel Maintenance Fund
In Memory of:Dora FoxNella HoffmanWilliam Sosnow Bernard & Judy Rosenberg
Rosalie Siegel Mezzuzah Fund
In Honor of:Michele Pener & Jared Cole’s Engagment Tena’im Mark Fishman & Linda Gibian
Rose & Morris Ellis Scholarship FundIn Memory of:Neil Weiner Saul & Irene Ellis
Rose Family Early Childhood Education
Center FundIn Honor of:David’s BD Michael & Marlene Fishman
In Memory of:Bettye Rose Steinhaus Rick & Lisa HurstLottie Eisenberg Bernard EisenbergRosalie Alpert Barbara & Phillip Hodes Rick & Lisa HurstRose Katzeff Art & Linda Levine Rick & Lisa HurstTova Barlas Amit & Adi Shamir
Rose Shapiro Levine Religious School Cultural
Arts FundIn Honor of:No Name Listed Jeff Levine & Reed Fletcher Mickey & Marjorie Adler
Rabbi Margolies’ 85th BD Marilyn & Isadore Bressel
In Memory of:Beverly Hoffman Bruce & Susan WinstonJoseph & Molly Shapiro Sadie DavidoffPhillip Shankman Isadore & Marilyn Bressel Libby ShankmanRobert Hoffman Bruce & Susan WinstonRose Katzeff Adele Price Mushkin Sadie Davidoff
Sam & Esther Daniels Prayer Book Fund
In Memory of:Rubin Fried Donald & Ruthann Zurovsky
Sam P Walters Kindegarten
Prayer Book FundIn Memory of:Sam P. Walters Beth Smith Floyd & Bari Freiden Lorraine Stiffelman Pauline Fish Richard, Vicki, Corey, Ethan & David Helfand
Sara & Israel Mittelman March of the Living
Education FundIn Honor of:Brad & Amanda Koffman’s Ann.Tamar Katz’s B/BM Victor Bruller
Sol & Ruth Dennis Scholarship Fund
In Memory of:Besse Marks Evelyn Marks
Stein Family Youth FundIn Honor of:Bill Kaiser’s 2nd B/BMBirth of Sid & Nan Kanter’s grandaughterRabbi Margolies’ 85th BD Esther & Stewart Stein
In Memory of:Chickie Dollinger Esther & Stewart Stein
The Penzner Intergenerational Music
FundIn Memory of:Eddie JacobsEli FreedSylvia Goldstein Edith Penzner
The Polsky Religious School Fund
In Memory of:Bernice Levine Sanford & Ida Levine
Tots For Torah Babysitting Fund
In Honor of:Eugene Novorr’s Recovery Art & Linda Levine
Vera & Herman Hershman Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fund
In Honor of:No Name Listed Milli Hershman
In Memory of:Beverly BodkerHerman HershVera Hershman Lenny & Betty Hershman
Virginia Schlosberg Memorial Library Fund
In Memory of:William Schlosberg Bill & Marjorie Schlosberg
Martin Ross6 Iyar-Apr 24Morris RubinfireHyman StrumLouis Yukon 7 Iyar-Apr 25Morris BenjaminMartha FishmanBernard GinsbergDollie Levi Himie LevitchHarris SheskinMarie Singer
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8 Iyar-Apr 26Morris BaellowHenry BaumMerle GalitzkyAlkano KatzPaul PeltzmanPhil Silverman 9 Iyar-Apr 27Leah ByarskyMargaret DavisMeyer EcksteinArnold Feinberg
Margaret FisherRuby GellerJoseph KrantzSarah RogellEsther RosenbergWilliam RubackMorris ShankmanAlex Stolov 10 Iyar-Apr 28Esther BrockmanMarguret DevinsFanny FredmanAbe HerzmarkJack Kur Abraham Noah
Rebecca RolskyPhilip SandlerChanah SchoopFlorence Schuman 11 Iyar-Apr 29Reuben BrennerIssy EismanShifra GabaBen GormanAnna KohnHarry KopecRachel SaverHarry ShultzMorris Yaskolka
12 Iyar-Apr 30Chayeh BernsteinMoses BernsteinMollie BurnsteinMarsha CarrLouis Fox Ida Hakan Elliot LernerRebecca LiebermanFrances MalcySolomon NaronDavid PenerLena PresentHermann RosenbergHarry Silverman
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee present the Honorable Dr. Andy David, Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, who will talk with the Jewish community about “Israel in the Eye of the American Public” Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus.
Israel in the Eye of the American Publicc o m m u n i t y o p p o r t u n i t i e s
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
13 Nisan 1No PRS
14 Nisan 2 Fast of the First Born Erev Pesah-1st Seder
Offices Close at noon No PRS No RFNS
15 Nisan 3Pesah-Day 1, 2nd Seder
Offices Closed
No RFNS
16 Nisan 41 L’OmerPesah-Day 2
Offices Closed
No PRS No RFNS
17 Nisan 52 L’OmerPesah-Day 3
No RFNS
18 Nisan 63 L’Omer Pesah-Day 4Sisterhood Torah Fund LuncheonKCUSY-4:00 Grand CourtFirst Friday Shabbat Nosh 5:30
19 Nisan 74 L’OmerPesah-Day 5
Adult B/BM Class 5:00
20 Nisan 85 L’Omer Pesah-Day 6
No PRS
B’nai Mitzvah Family Meeting
21 Nisan 96 L’Omer Pesah-Day 7
Offices Closed
No PRS No RFNS
22 Nisan 107 L’OmerPesah-Day 8 Yizkor
Offices Closed
No RFNS
23 Nisan 118 L’Omer
RFNS ResumesPRS ResumesKCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15
Choir 7:30
24 Nisan 129 L’Omer
Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30@ Village Shalom
25 Nisan 1310 L’Omer
Shabbat Service & Dinner honoring high school seniors
26 Nisan 1411 L’Omer
Birthday Shabbat
Hazzan Menes Installation and Celebration
Adult B/BM Class 5:00
27 Nisan 1512 L’Omer
Yom Hashoah
28 Nisan 16 13 L’Omer
B’nai Mitzvah Trope Class 4:30
Synagogue Board Meeting 7:30
29 Nisan 1714 L’Omer
SisterhoodSarah Peltzman 10:00
PRS Confirmation Class Meeting 7:00
30 Nisan 1815 L’Omer Mah Jongg 9:30
RFNS Puppet ShowPRS Yom Hashoah Program
Choir 7:30
1 Iyar 1916 L’Omer
Rosh Hodesh IyarRFNS Special Person Day Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30@ Village ShalomWomen’s Rosh 7:00 The Spirit of the Woman
2 Iyar 2017 L’Omer
Rosh Hodesh Iyar
RFNS Pre-K Conferences
Congregational Shabbat DinnerTefillah 2000
3 Iyar 2118 L’Omer
Anniversary Shabbat
BatMitzvah Francine Gollub
Adult B/BM Class 5:00
4 Iyar 2219 L’Omer
Yom Hazikaron
5 Iyar 2320 L’Omer
Yom Ha’atzmaut
6 Iyar 2421 L’Omer
SisterhoodSarah Peltzman 10:00
PRS Confirmation Class Meeting 7:00
7 Iyar 2522 L’Omer
PrayerWorks 10:00
Choir 7:30
8 Iyar 2623 L’Omer
RFNS Special Person Day
Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30 @ Village Shalom
9 Iyar 27 24 L’Omer
RFNS Village Shalom Program 9:30
KCUSY-4:00 Village Shalom
Tot Shabbat 6:00
1 Iyar 2825 L’OmerB’nai Mitzvah Shabbat
BatMitzvah Sara Carl
Adult B/BM Class 5:00
11 Iyar 2926 L’Omer
PRS K-2 Family Worship
12 Iyar 30 27 L’Omer
RFNS Wacky Bananas
13 Iyar May 128 L’Omer
SisterhoodSarah Peltzman 10:00
14 Iyar May 229 L’Omer
Pesah Sheni
Mah Jongg 9:30
KCUSY-Lounge Night 6:15
Choir 7:30
15 Iyar May 330 L’Omer
Shanberg Lunch ‘n Learn 12:30 @ Village Shalom
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Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. Wornall Sunday – Lamar Campus: 8:30 a.m.
Evening Sunday-Friday: 6 p.m. Wornall Shabbat Afternoon: 6 p.m. Wornall
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14200 Lamar • Overland Park, KS 66223913-647-7279 • www.bethshalomkc.org
Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi
Amy Wallk Katz, Ph.D. Associate Rabbi
Robert Menes Hazzan
Morris B. Margolies, Ph.D. Rabbi Emeritus
Joel Krichiver Executive Director
Patti Kroll Director of Education
Judy Jacks Berman Director of Early Childhood Education
Stefanie Williams Director of Informal Education and Youth Activities
Shelley Rissien Director of Programming
Linda Runions Director of Facilities
Fran Wolf Librarian
Andi Katz Wildman Scroll Editor
Ernie Rosenthal President
Barbara Bohen Executive Vice President
Diane Azorsky Vice President - Education
Steve Ruben Vice President - Ritual
Jeff Katz Treasurer
Fred Bodker, M.D. Secretary
Ron Coppaken Immediate Past President
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HoursMonday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Friday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.mSunday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
•Polsky Jewish Enrichment Series featuring Josh Nelson Thursday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Wornall Campus •Congregational Annual Meeting and Installation Dinner Friday, May 18 (watch for time and location)
•Annual Community-Wide All Night Shavuot Program Tuesday, May 22, 8:15 p.m. Kehilath Israel Synagogue •Rabbi Moshe Berger – Spirituality in Unholy Time: Jewish Approaches Towards Work and Creativity: Monday-Wednesday, June 4, 5, 6 (watch for time and location)
•”Every Woman is a Daughter” – The Spirit of the Woman Series Sunday, June 10 (watch for time and location)
Quick Updates...
Sunday morning Hebrew class taught by Linda Cohen.L-R: Linda Cohen, Stan Katz, Heather Schlozman, Jane Eady, Belle Anne Curry and Eleanor Hoffmann
Judy Bell participated in February’s “Healing and Dealing” program, the first of The Spirit of the Woman series.