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February 2006Shevat 5766

June 2008Iyar-Sivan 5768

Vol. 78, No. 9

A Star Spangled Shabbat Welcome Shabbat with red, white and blue on Friday evening, July 4 at our annual Independence Day celebration at Lamar. The hilltop will be buzzing

with energy as all ages have a blast. Meet Rabbi Tobin, his wife Lisa and their family in a warm and casual atmosphere.

From 5:30-8 p.m., Wacky Bananas will bring a water playground and Up, Up, and Away will delight us all with extraordinary balloon creations. Bubble wands, sack races, volleyball, croquet and games will fill the evening until Shabbat services begin. Bingo with prizes will be offered in Goldsmith Hall until 7:30 p.m. The 4th of July Shabbat would not be complete

without a delicious dinner. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12, $2 for 1 to 4 year olds and free for 1 year and under.

At 8 p.m., join with Rabbi Tobin as he leads a family friendly spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service. Hazzan Menes will also be there to add ruah to our singing and rejoicing as we welcome Shabbat. Dessert will be served after services at an Oneg as the sky explodes with fireworks from every direction. Why fight the traffic and crowds when you can be with friends and view the fireworks from all directions? So, bring your chairs, blankets, swimsuits, friends and family for the highlight of your summer. Please send in the enclosed reservation form by Friday, June 27. If you would like to volunteer, contact the synagogue office, 913-647-7279.

The community is invited to a farewell celebration to honor Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz and her family at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, Kansas from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15. The Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Shalom and Beth Shalom Sisterhood are sponsors for the event.

The afternoon will commence in the Lewis & Shirley White Theater with a program of creative study and song presented by Rabbi Katz and Yachad-The Traveling Tefillah Band. A dessert reception in the JCC social hall will follow.

Anyone wishing to honor Rabbi Katz may make a donation to Friends of the Arava Institute, 2041 Herr Street, Suite 18, Harrisburg PA 17103 or at www.friendsofarava.org and designate Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz as the honoree. A memory book is being compiled for presentation to Rabbi Katz at the farewell celebration. Items for the book should be sent to Donna Oberstein at katzmemorybook@gmail.com or to Katz Memory Book, care of The Jewish Federation, 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Invitations are not being mailed, but if you plan to attend please RSVP to the special hotline, 913-981-8847 or email amysfarewell@gmail.com, and please indicate the number of people who will be attending.

Farewell to HonorRabbi Amy Wallk Katz and Family

Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz

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JUNEservice schedule Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters

by Hal Pollack

p e r s o n a l p e r s p e c t i ve

Shabbat Services will be held at the Wornall Campus,

9400 Wornall Road

Sunday morning Shaharit will be held at the Lamar Campus,

14200 Lamar

Daily and Sunday Services

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

Sunday, June 1, 8 a.m.-Lamar Friday, July 4, 8 a.m. -Wornall

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. June 7, 14, 28 Minha 6 p.m.

Tefillah 2000 Friday, June 20 6 p.m.Wornall Campus

Shavuot ServicesSunday, June 8 -Wornall

6 p.m. - Minha7 p.m. - Minha with Confirmation

Monday, June 9 -Wornall

9:30 a.m. - Shaharit 6 p.m. - Minha

Tuesday, June 10 -Wornall

8 a.m. - Shaharit with Yizkor9:30 a.m. - Tefillah 2000 with Yizkor

8:30 p.m. - Minha

Last year my wife Amy and I thought we were going to just another out of town Bar Mitzvah weekend. Naturally, we were excited to be in Minneapolis for our old friends’ wonderful occasion but never dreamed we would be affected in such an unusual way.

Like so many modern families, the parents were divorced. But in this case the family dynamics had been tested beyond measure. After the divorce the father had moved far away to South Africa, and when he did finally return to the country after several years, he soon became terminally ill with a brain tumor.

In the midst of this incredibly challenging situation, we witnessed a fortunate and amazing life-altering relationship between the Bar Mitzvah boy and his “Jewish Big Brother.” As Amy and I got to know this “Big Brother,” a fine young man in his 30’s, we

simultaneously wondered if such a program existed in Kansas City.

We soon found out that although Kansas City had no such program, many other U.S. cities did. After about a year, we’re proud that we now have Kansas City Jewish Big Brothers & Sisters. With the great support of the Greater Kansas City Big Brothers & Sisters and Jewish Family Services, the program is now a reality.

However, we have also learned that there is a great need in our community. We do not have enough “Bigs” to match with “Littles.” We’ve learned that a wide age-range of adults and married couples can match well with these “Littles.” What is needed is an interest and a relatively small weekly commitment to a young person’s life. It can have a huge impact, one which goes both ways. If you can help, please contact Lucia Harding at 816-777-2891 or go to www.jewishbigbrothersbigsisterskc.org.

Join us for Daily & Shabbat Services

The evening begins with two minha services: a traditional and a learner’s service. The celebration will include a catered dairy buffet dinner followed by a keynote and discussion facilitated by noted scholar, Rabbi Neil Gillman, followed by study sessions. A sunrise service and breakfast will conclude this holiday celebration. For information or to make reservations (required for dinner) contact, Annette Fish at afprogram@aol.com or 913-327-4622.

Annual Community-Wide All Night Shavuot Program Sunday, June 8, 8:20 p.m.

Kehilath Israel Synagogue, 10501 Conser, Overland Park

community opportunity

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Rabbi Alan L. Cohenravalan@bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7294

o f f t h e b i m aIn my last two messages, I addressed the changes that Beth Shalom will experience in the coming year. Since this will, in all likelihood, be my last off the bima message, I want to speak of one more change that is of a personal nature.

In order to make Rabbi Tobin’s transition as smooth as possible, I have decided to not do any life cycle events after July 1. This “cold turkey” or “tough love” approach will be the best way to make the change without picking and choosing and playing favorites. It will also afford Rabbi Tobin the opportunity to get to know the congregants and for you to know him. Life cycle moments are key to this in the rabbinate. The only exception to this policy will be when I will provide coverage for the Rabbi when he is away (as will be the case from July 20-24 this summer.) I hope that you understand the reasons for this decision and will not think it too harsh. Indeed, both Linda and I hope to be able to attend many of your events when we are in town as congregants and friends. We are eager for this opportunity.

Many have asked about my summer schedule and beyond. I will conclude my official work with the congregation

My Version of “Tough Love”on June 30. During a portion of July, I will be working with Rabbi Tobin to aid in his transition to the new position and helping to acclimate him to his new rabbinic surroundings. Linda and I will take some personal time from the end of July through August and I will begin my duties with JCRB/AJC and St. Lukes Hospital Spirituality and Wellness Department after Labor Day. This will afford us the opportunity to wind down and also spend some time with our family (especially the newest additions.)

I know that everyone will do her/his best to assist Rabbi Tobin, Lisa and their children in making a smooth and pleasant transition to Kansas City. I also hope that everyone will give full support to him, as he becomes the new senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom.

We hope that you have a very relaxing and healthy summer.

Eighteen months of study will culminate in a special celebration when the Adult B’nai Mitzvah class will be called to the Torah on Shabbat morning, June 21. To prepare for this occasion, the ten members of the class have been studying with Rabbi Alan Cohen, Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz, Hazzan Rob Menes, Stef Williams and Linda Cohen.

The members of the Adult B’nai Mitzvah class never had a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the age of thirteen, but each will fulfill that goal on Shabbat morning, June 21, when the class conducts the entire Shabbat morning service beginning at 9:30 a.m. The congregation and public are invited to worship with the families and attend the Kiddush luncheon following services. The luncheon is sponsored by the Adult B’nai Mitzvah class.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Celebration

L-R, F-B: Gerre Minkin, Nata Scharf, Eleanor Ann Hoffman, Joan Jacobson, Rod Minkin, Sharon Lindenbaum, Joan Cabell, Donna Krichiver and Barbara Cosner. Not pictured: Edwin Krigel

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Harryette Cooperman, Presidents i s t e r h o o d

PrayerWorks Wednesday, June 25

10-11 a.m.Lamar Campus

For information or to place a name on the prayer list, contact Rickie Haith, facilitator, at 913-341-8707.

This is the time of year for commencements and confirmations! Is there a friend or relative whom you wish to honor? The Sisterhood continues to offer “Book of Remembrance” tribute cards to recognize important life events, offer congratulations or support to relatives and friends or to honor someone’s memory. These cards are available in the Gift Shop for a donation of $5 or six cards for $25. Cards can also be requested by telephone or email; contact Maxine Grossman at 913-338-2912 or email her at maxmema@aol.com. For many years, Sisterhood maintained an actual hard-cover Book of Remembrance in which all “honor and memory” cards were permanently recorded. As of May 15 this year, that Book has been reactivated. Any card ordered from Maxine will be appropriately recorded. If you purchase cards at the Gift Shop to send yourself, you may call Maxine and ask her to record the card in the permanent Book of Remembrance. Funds raised through Book of Remembrance cards support Sisterhood projects benefiting the synagogue and religious school.

Sisterhood Offers “Book of Remembrance” Cards

Jen Paul, Cindy Bodker, Susan Ullman, Rhea Nadler, Cathy Newman & Julie Ullman

Florence Kaplan and Rhea Salasche-Kaseff

Kim Matsil, Connie Simon & Kathryn Zack

Torah Fund5768 • 2008

Intra-Continental Region Conference

Colorado Springs, COJune 22-24

For information, please contact Harryette Cooperman, 913-851-3814.

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism

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a d u l t l e a r n i n g

Youth & Informal Education DepartmentStefanie Williams, Director | swilliams@bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7292Elana Goldberg, KCUSY President | Daniel Goldberg & Ashley Ruben, Kadima Co-Presidents

Upcoming Events:

On Wednesday, May 14, KCUSY held elections for their 2008-09 Executive Board. Kadima elected their Board on Wednesday, April 14.

Both groups are poised for a successful year as they will be led by a talented and creative group of individuals who bring tremendous enthusiasm and excellent leadership skills to their organizations. In addition to the officers, many members have signed up for Chapter General Board positions and chairpersons of major programs.

KCUSY BoardPresident: Elana GoldbergExecutive Vice President: Noah EisemannReligion/Education Vice President: Jonathan EdelmanMembership/Kadima Vice President: Michael BodkerSocial Action/Tikun Olam Vice President: Roni GrantCommunications Vice President: Hannah AzorskyHistorian: Shana RosenbloomSenior Representative: Cory GutovitzFreshman Representative: Joel Perowsky

Kadima BoardCo-Presidents: Daniel Goldberg and Ashley RubenExecutive Vice President: Ally GrantReligion/Education Vice President: Sam AbramsMembership/Kadima Vice President: Kayla KahnSocial Action/Tikun Olam Vice President: Zac PickerCommunications Vice President: Jessica Schneider

KCUSY and Kadima Elect 2008-2009 BoardsKCUSY Board

Kadima Board

Ashley Ruben, Daniel Goldberg, Ally Grant, Kayla Kahn, Sam Abrams, Zac Picker & Jessica Schneider

Elana Goldberg, Noah Eisemann, Jonathan Edelman, Michael Bodker, Roni Grant, Hannah Azorsky, Shana Rosenbloom & Cory GutovitzNot pictured: Joel Perowsky

The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) will be presenting Speaking of Darfur: Not on Our Watch, featuring John Prendergast, human rights activist and senior advisor to the International Crisis Group on Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. at Unity Temple, 707 West 47th St., Kansas City, MO.

An expert on the Darfur region and the author of eight books on Africa, Prendergast will speak about his recent book, Not on Our Watch: The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond. A book signing and reception will follow the program. Tickets are available at no charge from Rainy Day Books or MCHE (913-327-8194 or program@mchekc.org).

MCHE to feature Speaker on Darfur and Contemporary Genocide

community opportunity

Sisterhood members: Alice Bordy, Joyce Bratman, Natalie Toubes, Harryette Cooperman, Marian Berkowitz, and Gloria Azorsky are holding a com-pleted quilt they made for their Warm-Up America project.

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Summer Jewish Learning

Polsky Religious SchoolPatti Kroll, Director of Education | pkroll@bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7290

Classes at the Polsky Religious School have ended for this school year, but that does not mean that Jewish learning needs to stop over the summer. Summer time offers many opportunities for Jewish experiences that extend well beyond the classroom. When asking parents what their priorities are for Jewish learning for their children, the number one response is learning Hebrew and prayers and being familiar with the worship services. Summer offers a great time for reviewing and reinforcing Hebrew using both the Hebrew books and DVDs that have gone home. Are you looking for something to do on a Shabbat morning? How about joining us at services? They are a great way to practice your Hebrew and become familiar with the flow of the service.

Family trips are another way to continue Jewish practice. Bring Shabbat candles, a Kiddush cup and hallah and celebrate Shabbat in another city. Look for Jewish sites as you travel, including places to eat. If you are going to the ocean or the mountains, say the appropriate blessing for these natural wonders.

The pace of the summer also allows for plenty of reading time, including books of Jewish content. We have a wonderful selection of books in our synagogue library for adults and children, and I am sure our librarian, Fran Wolf, would be thrilled to help you find some summer reading.

Summer should include Jewish time. A little creativity and pre-planning can make summer and beyond a time of quality learning.

For those adults who do not know Hebrew or would like to increase their skills, the Polsky Religious School will be offering adult Hebrew classes this fall on Sundays and Wednesdays during religious school hours. What stronger message can you give on the importance of education than your own commitment to learn? There will be two classes offered each of those days - a class for beginners and a class for those who are familiar with the Hebrew alphabet but want to improve their skills. These classes will be taught by Linda Cohen and we will offer child care. More information and registration will be available in August.

Adult Hebrew Classes to be Offered in the Fall

The 3rd grade Hag HaSiddur celebration was held on May 14. During this ceremony, which marks the completion of the first year of Hebrew study, the students were presented with their own personal siddur.

Benny and Sheli Cohen are working on the design for Sheli’s siddur cover.

On April 30 the 7th grade led the school in a Yom HaShoah service. Pictured L-R: Jeremy Katz, Melissa Berger, Josh Azorsky, Jake Novicoff, & Ethan Loftspring,

Josh Eisemann and Eliana Simon

Miriam Adler, Sam Cole, Eliana Simon, Abby Wordsworth, Sheli Cohen, Sabina Skolnick, Ellie Schneider, Noah Abdullahi, Daniel Spertus & Josh Eisemann

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Joel KrichiverExecutive Director

jkrichiver@bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7293

s t r a i g h t t a l kCommunity – What does it mean? In our consumer oriented society we tend to view the world around us in terms of how economically our needs are met, as if the world is one big shopping mall. However, the consumer model breaks down when it comes to the most important aspects of our lives: health, family and community.

We do not shop for the cheapest doctor. And who can put a price on our children? Similarly, in our tradition, community is so fundamental to our well being that, short of capital punishment, the ultimate sentence is to be cut off from the community. Community, too, cannot be left to a consumer approach.

The community we establish defines us to others, and is fundamental to how we view ourselves. The value of a

community is not what it costs us but what we put into it, to paraphrase President Kennedy. We will have a unique opportunity to build our community at Beth Shalom over the next few years. Rabbi Cohen has helped us build a solid foundation. We wish him well as he embarks upon the next stage of his life. Rabbi Tobin brings fresh energy and he will too take us to our next stage and beyond. Help us take a fresh look at our programs and services. We have started developing a beautiful new facility. Help us make it a reality and fill the holy spaces we create with holy times. I invite you. Find your role to play in all this and you will benefit.

As always, I invite your comments. To the officers, board and committee chair-people and all the rest of you who are heavily involved already, you have our thanks. You already know the benefits.

Our grandparents made plans to insure that the synagogue would be here for us and our children. Do you in turn wish to help insure that Beth Shalom will be here for future generations to come? Do you want to insure that the religious school, the preschool, the cemetery or some of our other educational programs will be here for them? We each can help do so by leaving a lasting legacy in the form of an estate bequest of a fraction of our estate. No gift is too small. Tax law provisions even allow us to make gifts now and enjoy income as long as it is needed. Your financial advisor can explain what structure will work best for you. We can help acquaint you with our various program areas. For more information contact Joel Krichiver, executive director, jkrichiver@bethshalomkc.org or 913-647-7293.

Legacy EndowmentsThe transition committee, under chairperson Diane Azorsky is pleased to welcome the Tobin family into the Beth Shalom family and into the Kansas City community. Plans are being made to insure that everyone in the community has an opportunity to have contact with our new rabbi. One of Rabbi Tobin’s goals is to personally meet and know each individual in the congregation as quickly as possible. Through our personal storytelling, he intends to become knowledgeable about our history, culture and the pulse of our congregation, to allow him to best lead our congregation into the future. Join us Friday, July 4 at Lamar for Rabbi Tobin and his family’s first Shabbat at Beth Shalom. See the enclosed flyer and the full article on page 1.

Transition is in Full Swing

Pictured at the park cleaning up the creek are Milisa Flekier, Steve Flekier, Andrew Flekier, Abby Flekier, Jacob Flekier & Richard Simon

Brian Bell and Sheri Bell are get-ting ready to go out into the com-munity for the day.

Mitzvah Day was a Huge Sucess!

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

Mazel Tov to...

Jacob is the son of Jodi and Michael Novicoff. He is the grandson of Evan and Sandra Goodman and Hal and Kitty Novicoff and the great-grandson of Rosalie Kars. A student at Pleasant Ridge Middle School, Jacob enjoys playing and watching basketball and hanging with friends. Jacob has two siblings, Zachary and Ariana.

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

Mazel Tov to our B’nai MitzvahJacob Nathan Novicoff

June 7, 2008 • 4 Sivan 5768

cycles

Jeffrey is the son of Melissa and Matthew Rubel. He is the grandson of Margery Russell of New York, NY, Livia and Stephen Russell of Indianapolis, IN and Isabel and Stanley Rubel of Pompano Beach, FL. A student at Pembroke Hill School, Jeffrey enjoys art, science, photography and boating. Jeffrey has two brothers, Michael and Joshua.

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

Jeffrey Noble RubelJune 14, 2008 • 11 Sivan 5768

Leah is the daughter of Joyce and Dee Pack. She is the granddaughter of the late Bernadine and Max Benjamin and the late Delores Benjamin and Florence and Steve Pack. Leah enjoys all types of dance, summers at Herzl Camp and spending time with family and friends. Leah has two sisters, Monica and Andrea.

Leah’s Bat Mitzvah will take place at Pinat Shorashim on

Kibbutz Gezer in Israel. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate with her on October 25 when she will be recognized during the service.

Leah Kaye PackJune 14, 2008 • 11 Sivan 5768 Steven Gollub and Pamela Linder, of Springfield, MO,

on their wedding May 31. Steve’s parents are Elaine and Stanley Gollub of St. Louis, MO. Pam is the daughter of Sylvia Linder and Daniel Linder of St. Louis, MO.

Howard and Sherri Kalender on the birth of their granddaughter, Ellie Lynn Vukas, April 11. Ellie’s parents are Jennifer and Chris Vukas. She is also the granddaughter of Ron and Jeri Vukas and Sandy Vukas, all of Chicago, IL. Ellie’s great-grandparents are Joyce Kalender of Las Vegas, NV and Jeri Robson of Wickenburg, AZ.

Ellen and Stephen Kort on the birth of their granddaughter, Lila Rose Rollins, April 12. Lila’s parents are Allison Kort and David Rollins of Durham, NC. She is also the granddaughter of Rosalyn Cordell and Dexter Rollins of Baton Rouge, LA. Lila’s great-grandmother is Esther Kort.

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

1 Max & Doreen Berenbom 61 Max & Marlene Gasser 50 Richard & Carlyn Katz 62 Bernard & Marcia Eveloff 51 Tiberius & Carla Klausner 453 Louis & Vicki Asner 35 Alex & May Berger 64 Charles & Andrea Gasser 24 Michael & Shira Wajcman 14 Ryan & Stefanie Williams 25 Norman & Barbara Bresel 48 Joel & Annette Fish 31 Dennis & Donna Katz 31 Howard & Sharon Noah 25 Larry & Ellen Polsky 316 Brian & Sheri Bell 9 Mark & Ellie Mandelbaum 26 Morton & Estelle Sosland 62 Benjamin & Dianne Sperry 15 Benjamin & Rachel Warner 4 David & Judith Weinstein 267 Herman & Dorothy Mondschein 60 Sylvan & Merna Siegler 498 Michael & Jenifer Blum 39 Andrew & Melissa Finkelstein 5 Edward & Rickie Haith 50 Michael & Pam Rosenberg 11 Neil & Blanche Sosland 509 Randy & Joan Covitz 34 Daniel & Dayna Gershon 6 David Karty & Stacey Hammer-Karty 1210 Fred & Cynthia Bodker 18 Keith & Donna Seymour 1011 Jack & Marcia Bloom 47 Todd Clauer & Mirra Klausner 13

11 Byron & Eileen Cohen 41 Wesley & Marna Dolginoff 58 Mark & Deborah Dollinger 36 Gregory & Rebecca Merritt 1412 Arthur & Linda Levine 43 Michael & Wendy Malyn 20 Hal & Amy Pollack 25 Michael & Marcia Silverman 2513 Shawn & Rachel Muller 4 Morty & Taena Rock 9 Bruce & Celia Solomon 3714 Marc & Fran Bernstein 44 Alan & Linda Cohen 38 Benny & Susan Harding 38 Keith & Dodie Krambeck 3915 Alan Edelman & Deborah Sosland-Edelman 28 Gale & Maxine Grossman 62 Michael & Carlota Halpern 36 Sam & Danielle Levine 616 Gary & Debby Cortes 45 Hanan & Natalie Hammer 40 Steve & Florence Pack 5717 Loren & Merilyn Berenbom 33 Howard & Lynda Hirsekorn 29 Eric & Miriam Kaseff 18 Larry & Judith Parnes 18 Brady Warshawsky & Jamie Katz 118 Ronald & Lisa Coons 5 David & Mindy Parmet 8 James & Margie Stark 25 Bruce & Susan Winston 1919 Harvey & Alice Grossman 31 Peter & Beverly Newman 42 Joel & Brenda Pelofsky 48 Richard & Patricia Stein 14

20 Robert & Judy Handleman 32 Ernesto Zepeda & Sandy Suffian 1521 Marvin & Adelle Goldstein 49 Joel & Sue Vile 4922 Sam & Ida Greenstein 67 David & Jill Shapiro 2223 Michael & Gloria Azorsky 23 Michael Foote & Debra Pener 20 Steve & Linda Hammer 23 Jeffrey & Linda Schlachter 34 David & Rachel Sosland 6 Herbert & Alice Stein 45 Chad & Julie Ullman 1224 David Feingold & Trudi Galblum 1 Nour & Nancy Larbi-Aissa 19 Sheldon & Stephanie Pessin 35 Michael & Debra Shapiro 2425 Mike Horine & Anna Jaffe 826 Jay & Charlene Pollack 54 Richard & Allyson Shore 2027 Bernard & Joan Erdman 43 James & Elisa Pener 26 Daniel & Natalie Toubes 4528 Stanley & Jane Goodman 27 Michael & Donna Riss 2129 Milton & Marilyn Ozar 6130 Jerry & Karen Borowick 23 Marvin & Carol Goldstein 45

Day Years Day Years Day Years

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Praised is the True Judge

Of Blessed MemoryAron Warren, April 1

Beloved Uncle of Art Federman

Ruth Lois Diamond, May 4Beloved Mother of Michael Diamond and

Sister of Judy Krug

Charles Elliott Fishman, May 5Beloved Husband of Shirley Fishman and

Father of Mark Fishman

Beverly Elaine Mann, May 8Beloved Wife of Milton Mann

Anne C. Reichman, May 10Beloved Mother of Allan Reichman

Yahrzeits

Monument Unveilings and Tablet Dedications June 8, 11 a.m. Mt. Carmel Jay Gottstein Monument Unveiling

Tablet Dedication

June 15, 10 a.m. Mt. Carmel Leon Snitz Monument Unveiling

June 22, 10:30 a.m. Mt. Carmel Stephen Herzfeld Monument Unveiling

Continued on page 14

Dayan HaEmet

27 Iyar-Jun 1 Sadie AlpernJoseph BrandDorothy ByerDan FingershSally GlassEtta HarrisBessie LipskyMeyer ShanbergEsther SimonFannie StolovGary Tabolsky 28 Iyar-Jun 2 Gene FinkEsther FrischerFrieda HansIke KatzMiriam LumianPearl SchafferJack SchultzFanny Waxman

29 Iyar-Jun 3Gus AgronHesse BerlauAnn DunnBen GershmanFannie NemitoffRoselie NoahSarah PateckEsther RosenblattMamie Trochtenberg 1 Sivan-Jun 4 Betty AgronSam GlazerBernard HoffmanMeyer KleinNathan LevineRosa OhrenWillard Small

Katie WilkMayer Winnick 2 Sivan-Jun 5 Anna GoodmanVictor KatzAl KlugmanJohn KraftRebecca KriegerJennie LazarusZaharia LevyThomas RogoveinNorbert SenderSamuel SilverforbRose Weinberg 3 Sivan-Jun 6 Eli GabaAlan GoldwasserWilliam LevitchFlora MattersSandra NewbergMax RapaportNathaniel RicklesSamuel RifasAlex Tempofsky 4 Sivan-Jun 7 Pesha AdelmanSally DonovitzMorris EisenJ. Louis FleschmanAnn GreeneRachel KesslerErnest KlineSevi KrigelLawrence LevineSadie LevinsonChayeh MnookinSarah PavenGeorge RosenDora RosenthalJoseph Stern 5 Sivan-Jun 8 Lena Baum

Mary EichenbergNathan GlaserSarah GlickPaul GoldesAl JacobsonBenjamin KaplanBessie KatzJake LevinJacob MoskowitzHyman NovorrMary PhillipsDora ReichmanSteven Salvay 6 Sivan-Jun 9 Yitzchak BigusElizabeth DurbinMendel FeinbergEsther GoldbergRose IsenbergSarah IsserlesMark KatzAbraham KindEsther LevyGitel MaizenburgOscar PollackMamie Rittmaster 7 Sivan-Jun 10 Frances DeLottLeonard EnsleinRichard GilgoreDora HoffmanEleanor KopinMark LeviSheridan MorganMuriel RoseMary SamazinSelma SchwarzMartin Spitcaufsky 8 Sivan-Jun 11 Charlie AsnerBernard BadzinJacques ChoikhitHyman DenowitzMax FoxMargaret GidinskyJulius GundlefingerWilliam JosephLewis KaufmanAbe KelnerHelen Rubinfire

9 Sivan-Jun 12 Rae AbramsonAnna AceNathan BlenderLottie FeldIrving GreiperEsther MinkinWilliam RemisLeon SeiderHarry Silverberg 10 Sivan-Jun 13 Henry CohenJennie CumonowGeorge EllisNorman GlazerAbraham GoldmanRobert GordonFreeda GraffBessie KaplanIsadore KatzRachel KochSolomon Yukon 11 Sivan-Jun 14 Moses GalitzkyEli GinsbergRuth GoldsteinHelen MackNellie MoskowitzRalph S PassmanMollie ShapiroIda TuzmanJake Yaskolka 12 Sivan-Jun 15 Peres GoodmanEsther JosephBerta KleinJacob KleinAaron LeibowitzJack LipsitzAlfred MeyerMary PennerRudolph SeidenYetta SpiegelAlbert StraussPhyllis Studna 13 Sivan-Jun 16 Sophie BellBenjamin Bell

Joseph BlendSarah BrombergMeyer ChaikinMayer FriedmanIsadore GoldbergRose GreenbaumAdolph KleinJulius LevinJohn PerlmanJacob Rothblatt 14 Sivan-Jun 17 Michael BerlauJacob BernsteinMeyer BlochLeon CohenLazarus GoodmanAnne HadasCarl HipshIda MackMolly NagelAnna RubinIda Wedlan 15 Sivan-Jun 18 Saul DavidsonBertha DurbinSam FeinbergMilton MarkusSarah NoahLouis PenerEdith PenznerRuth RemisSophie RotmanMax Shapiro 16 Sivan-Jun 19 Milan BlumenthalSamuel FinkSima KianskyMorris LabowitzRuth LernerRose LevitchIda RosenthalMary RubinRuth Yukon 17 Sivan-Jun 20 Isadore BirnbaumSam DanielsIda KoffmanLee Kross

Harry LadinskyGary LevitchRose MerkerLina ReichmanMeyer Test 18 Sivan-Jun 21 Henry BernsteinEugene ErdmanMorris FeingoldMorris GoldklangSidney GreenbergHarry HanickWilliam JacobsSig KaliskiFannie LeibowitzHelen Levine 19 Sivan-Jun 22 Louis BaumJacob BeckerShopse BordmanBertha BrandPhilip GreenbaumNorton GreenblotMorris GreenmanHarry HoffmanFruma KaufmanPhyllis PassmanAnna RosenbergMaxwell RosenbergLeon RosengartenEdith SchneidermanMorris ShenkerMax Winnick 20 Sivan-Jun 23 John BenjaminFanny ColemanCecil GoldmanMeyer HoffmanBlakely KaySamuel LevinPaul MatzdorffGeorge NowickEstelle ShankmanHarold Snyder 21 Sivan-Jun 24 Sam AgronMax Cohen

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Rose FamilyEarly Childhood Education Center

Judy Jacks Berman, Director | jjb@bethshalomkc.org | 913-647-7287

The end of the year activities have kept us busy during this final month of preschool. The children celebrated Israel, released their butterflies and enjoyed the end of year picnic with their friends and family. Have a wonderful summer!

For those of you who will be joining us for Camp Beth Shalom, we look forward to seeing you on June 23.

RFNS Ends With Excitement

Gracie Cowman, Julie Kadosh, Evie Freed & Audrey Dolich

Andrew Flekier Basha Baran, Ilana Fingersh, Tyler Jacobson, Ophelia Shapiro, Nina Schultz, Max Gelman, Nick Schemmel, Ben Spiegel, Bubbly Reddy & Zach Greenstein

Nina Dolich, Anna Clauer, Noah Waldman & Lydia Schwartz

Anne Jacobs, Maya Parmet & Mike Jacobs

We feel every member of Beth Shalom who wants to recite kaddish as a mourner or for a yahrzeit has the right to a daily minyan at Beth Shalom. Every member of Beth Shalom who is not a mourner or saying kaddish for a yahrzeit has a responsibility to do their part to help ensure a daily minyan, too. Minyan Maker is all about making sure there is a minyan each and every morning and evening at Beth Shalom, without exception.

Before Minyan Maker was established, Beth Shalom was experiencing, with increasing frequency, services failing to draw the requisite 10 adult Jews needed for a minyan. The problem became particularly acute in the morning. Minyan Maker was devised to counter this problem.

I understand we need to do something about the minyan, but why Minyan Maker?

The key to Minyan Maker’s success is keeping track as closely as humanly possible of who will be attending each service.

Tracking attendance is the only way to know when we need to recruit extra daveners (adult Jews) and when we don’t.

What do I need to do to participate?

If you plan to attend daily services (not Shabbat or holiday mornings) in the morning or evening, you should sign in to let the Minyan Maker committee know your plans.

Go to www.minyanmaker.com, contact the ritual office or call Blanche Sosland at 913-488-1116 (for morning services) or Marlene Katz 913-681-0840 (for evening services). Sign in on the dates you plan to attend at the beginning of each month and be sure to press the submit button. Or, let Blanche or Marlene know your plans and they will sign you in. Please update your schedule as needed if your plans change.

Next month we will answer more questions about Minyan Maker.

Why Do We Need Minyan Maker?

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The following contributions have been made in honor or memory of Beth Shalom family members and friendsand reflect donations thru May 8, 2008. Donations of $10 or more per tribute are acknowledged in The Scroll.

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

t o d a h r a b b a h !Arthur Brand

Leadership FundIn Memory of:Abba Bank Betty Brand

Ben Bell Scholarship Fund

In Honor of:No Name Listed Clara Fox

Benjamin Ryweck Torah Fund

In Honor of:Bea Flam’s BDGertie Epstein’s BD Walter & Joan MarchJoan March’s BD Adelle Goldstein Anne Bratt Ben & Debra Rubin Dolores Sosnow Gertie Epstein Judith WassermanRabbi Amy Katz’s Recovery Shirley GottsteinRachel Kaseff B/BM Shirley GottsteinSusan March reading Torah Walter & Joan MarchWalter & Joan March’s 51st Ann. Anne Bratt Ben & Debra Rubin Gertie Epstein

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna. Walter & Joan March

Beth Shalom General FundIn Honor of:Barbara Cosner B/BM Marvin & Gitta AzorskyDavid Burnstein’s 75th BD Arthur & Marlene Meltzer Dennis & Fran SmallEsther & Lee Pearlmutter Marvin & Gitta AzorskyJanice Klugman’s 90th BD Ben & Elinore KutlerJoe Singmon’s 90th BD Ron & Cindy RosenthalJonathan Jacobs’ BD Edward & Magda HaberJonah Ethan Stein - Birth Todd & Shirley StettnerLila Rose Rollins - Birth Jeff & Sharon MallinNo Name Listed Avraham Lachs Harry BakerRabbi Alan Cohen Ron & Sheryl DavidowRabbi Amy Wallk Katz David & Judy Jacobs

Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz’s Recovery Ernie & Susan RosenthalRachel Ann Kaseff B/BM Jack & Irma KatzWalter & Joan March’s 51st Ann. Edward & Magda Haber

In Memory of:Abraham Marks Evelyn MarksAnna Cohn Sandy & Bobbie CohnAnna Shaoul Sam ShaoulArnold Schoolman Barbara SchulmanBela Kent Barbara Kent George Kent & FamilyBella Gitelman Bob & Jean Zeldin Carl & Jeanette GallerBenya Livak Boris LivakBobbie Cohn Milton & Beverly MannCarol Davis Horowitz Bob & Jean Zeldin Steve & Millisa FlekierCharles Fishman Marvin & Gitta AzorskyClara Feinstein Eddie & Gloria FeinsteinDavid Lehman Andrea Kempf & Evan Luskin Barbara Gold Mark Jeffrey and Aaron JonesEsther Himmelstein Marvin & Janice FinkelstonEsther Samolar Rabbi Alan CohenHarold Margolin Maxine Margolin & FamilyHarry Kopec Abraham & Arlene KopecHarry Kramer Jeff & Polly KramerHelen Loeffler Dr. & Mrs. Joseph SpalittoHenry R. Steinhaus William & Jill CoughlinHerbert Swartz Virginia ChaikinIda Dunn Shirley LeibsonJeanette Wishna Ellie Penner Ernie & Susan Rosenthal Jeff & Sharon Mallin Spencer & Bronna Gerber Todd & Shirley StettnerJoAnn Hollub Howard & Lynda Hirsekorn Sheldon Hollub

Joseph Carl Kanter Shirlee KanterLarry Pelofsky Jerald & Rochelle PelofskyLawrence Jaben Diane JabenLouis Chaikin Virginia ChaikinLouis Dunn Shirley LeibsonMax Prostok Jeff & Sharon MallinMelvin Paul Goldman Joseph GoldmanMindel Burstein Sol BursteinMarian Durbin Harry BassinMolko Eisenberg Alexander KolbMoshe Meir Berger David & Karen BergerNathan Baraban Diane MoreNorma Fox Meyer FoxPasha Giller Asya KhalemskyPatricia Segal Alan & Julie SchneiderPauline Remis Marilyn KesslerPearl Bramson Norman BramsonPhillip Hermanson Marian HermansonR. Robert Cohn Bobbie & Sandy CohnRenee Chick Phillip & Rita GershonRichard Krigel Peggy KrigelRose Mays David & Judy JacobsRoza Kheyfets Oleg KheyfetsRuth Diamond Jerald EnsleinSamuel Bornstein Sandra Warfield McCrackenSandra Bock David & Lynne BockSarah Forman Jack FormanSarah Werber Meyer FoxSherman Forman Jack FormanSol Blum Issac & Elaine Rosenberg Jeff & Sharon Mallin Ron & Sheryl Davidow Steve & Millisa FlekierSusie Peltzman Ruth KivettWolf Singmon Joseph Singmon

Beth Shalom Hesed Committee Fund

In Honor of:Barbara Cosner B/BM Judy WassermanDavid Burnstein’s 75th BD Dolores Sosnow Linda, Jeff, Jenny & Grant Sander Marvin & Adelle Goldstein Marvin & Gitta Azorsky Mike & Gloria AzorskyFred Bodker - CBS President Judy WassermanGerre Minkin’s BD Marvin & Adelle Goldstein

In Memory of:David Singer Sylvan & Merna Siegler

Beth Shalom Lehem Fund

In Honor of:Benjamin Simon’s B/BM Jerry & Barbara CosnerEleanor Hoffman’s B/BM Wesley & Marna DolginoffJack Hirsekorn’s 80th BD Ken & Sandi LernerRabbi Alan & Linda Cohen’s Retirement Wesley & Marna DolginoffSherel & Mike Sands 60th Ann. Wesley & Marna Dolginoff

In Memory of:Arthur Chapman Alan & Tina ChapmanBella Gitelman Jerry & Barbara CosnerDavid Singer Sylvan & Merna SieglerFaye Singer Neal & Elaine SingerHarry Bornstein Hope & Marshall TalbotJeanette Wishna Jerry & Barbara Cosner Ken & Sandi Lerner Rowena Unger Turk Wesley & Marna DolginoffKatie Kleinstein Tenenbaum Ken & Sandi LernerLouis Rabicoff Ann SchifmanRose Bortnick Bernard & Marcia EveloffRose Mays Hope & Marshall TalbotRuth Diamond Evelyn Lowenthal Wesley & Marna DolginoffSol Blum Jerry & Barbara Cosner

Beth Shalom Library Fund

In Memory of:Carl SchwartzEdith Schwartz Irwin & Carolyn Cohen

Beverly & Harvey Bodker Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Ann Radetsky ToltzHenry R Steinhaus Harvey BodkerJeanette Wishna Betsy Bodker Harvey Bodker

Building FundIn Memory of:Avrum Raskin Marlene ShulkinIda Dunn Marvin DunnJeanette Wishna Ed & Sandi FriedLouis Dunn Marvin Dunn

Cantor’s Discretionary FundIn Honor of:Benjamin Simon’s B/BM Richard & Connie Simon

Cemetery Maintenance Fund

In Appreciation of your support of Mt. Carmel Cemetery: Adrian & Kenneth Dubow Alan Edelman & Deborah Sosland Edelman Bill & Lynn Intrater David & Alice Achtenberg Deanna Fox Debrah Bokowski Dolores Sosnow Eleanor Abrams Eleanor Levine Fred Eaglstein Gale & Maxine Grossman Gloria Adelman Harry Shopmaker Harvey & Alice Grossman Helen Levy Jack & Lea Bell Jerry & Liz Davidow Judy Bisman Rubin Julius Kantor Lance & Terry Goldberg Leslie & Helen Kay Linda Finestone Linda Sugerman Nathan & Charlotte Gilbert Norman & Marcia Horowitz Pete & Debbie Katai Ralph Klopper Reta Hans

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Rita Brown Ron Meyers Sandra Seidman Sheldon & Stevie Pessin Stephen Simons Stuart Bodker & Tensy Marcos-Bodker Sylvia Stone Terry Passman Walter & Helaine Reed

Clara Small Floral FundIn Memory of:Shirley Seiden Cecile Cohan

Dave & Jean Brockman Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Bill Stuart Donald & Harriet Sebert

Dorothy Cohen Educational Fund

In Honor of:No Name Listed Jay Pack

In Memory of:Mildred Levinson Michael & Randee Kelley Patrick & Harriet Brazil Rose Karbank Scott & Talia Ravis William & Jackie Fromm

Dr. David Ellis Memorial Breakfast Club Fund

In Honor of:Gabrielle Sosland - BirthNetanya Temima Jaffee-BirthRenee Polsky & Larry Silver’s Eng. Cynthia Ellis

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Cynthia Ellis

Etta Price Library FundIn Memory of:Etta Price Harold & Janet Price Nettie MattersNathan Price Harold & Janet Price Nettie Matters

Eugene & Shirley Novorr Tots for Torah Fund

In Memory of:Bobbie Cohn Eugene & Shirley Novorr Steven & Sherri NewsteadJeanette Wishna Eugene & Shirley Novorr Ted & Jill GoldsteinNat Robin Gerean Rudnick

Florence & Meyer Kaplan Sukkot Festival Fund

In Honor of:Lily Friedman’s B/BM Florence Kaplan

In Memory of:Jeanette WishnaRuth Diamond Florence Kaplan

Frank Schlozman Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Bessie SokolovFrank SchlozmanHyman SokolovRose Alisky Frances Schlozman

Freiden Family FundIn Memory of:Stella Ziemianski Floyd & Bari FreidenTheodore Silverman Harry Merson & Hedra Silverman

Gale & Maxine Grossman Religious School Fund

In Memory of:Anna GrossmanKatie Kleinstein Tenenbaum Gale & Maxine Grossman

George & Esther Nowick Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:William Nowick Ruthye NowickMarian Durbin Jeff & Carol Katz

Gertrude, Sam & Jeffrey Greenberg Scholarship FundIn Memory of:Dorothy Vigder Joan GreenbergGertrude Greenberg Lionel & Joan Greenberg

Harry & Anita Daniels Camp Ramah

Scholarship FundIn Memory of:Lois Rosenbloom Anita Daniels

Harry Puritz Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Mildred Kritzler Carl Puritz

Helen Rae & Sydney Cerier Teacher

Development FundIn Memory of:Helen Goldenberg Helen Rae Cerier

Israel & Roberta Schlozman Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Roberta Schlozman Arthur & Deborah Rotstein

Jacob & Sarah Myron Library Fund

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Joe & Frances Wolf

Jacob H & Rose Levine Teacher Development FundIn Honor of:Bernice Haberman President NCJWDavid Burnstein’s 75th BD Peter & Bev NewmanIn Memory of:Esther LevineJeanette WishnaJoe LevineNathan Pittell Peter & Bev Newman

Joel Polsky USY FundIn Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Robert & Cindy Daniels and Family

Karbank Family FundIn Honor of:Rose Karbank HBHA Honorary Chair Max & Doreen Berenbom

In Memory of:Alberta SummersFanny Yarmo Rose KarbankJeanette Wishna Mark & Diane Daivdner Rose Karbank

KCUSY FundIn Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Jay & Sandra Rozen

Kiddush FundIn Honor of:Walter & Joan March’s 51st Ann. Rhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold Kaseff

In Memory of:Jeanette WishnaLarry Pelofsky Rhea Salasche-Kaseff & Harold Kaseff

Marcus Brand Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:Bella Gitelman Milton & Marilyn Ozar

Marga Joseph Educational Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Gerta Baruch Inge Silverman

Naman, Pollack, Block Youth Fund

In Honor of:Elyse & Randy Block’s 30th Ann. Jimmy & Sunni Rosenbloom

In Memory of:Charles Wasserman Randy & Elyse BlockHyman Naman Jay & Charlene Pollack

Neil F Miller EndowmentIn Memory of:Evelyn E. Simons Linda Gepford Steve Simons

Phillip & Barbara Hodes Family Endowment FundIn Memory of:Ben GibianKatie Kleinstein TenenbaumMorris J. Ellis Phillip & Barbara Hodes

Prayer Book FundIn Honor of:Janice Klugman’s 90th BD Frances Tonkin

Rabbi Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi Chair FundIn Honor of:John GoldbergEdward Prostic Rabbi Alan & Linda CohenRabbi Alan & Linda Cohen Jack Jacobsen Joyce & Richard Bratman Lily Segelstein Michael & Marlene Fishman Sondra & Frank Friedman Rabbi Alan & Linda Cohen’s Retirement Stan & Joyce ZeldinRabbi Alan Cohen Bernard & Judy Rosenberg

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Bob & Aletha Simon

Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:Benjamin Simon’s B/BM Richard & Connie SimonRabbi Amy Katz’s Recovery Marvin Szneler

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Ruthye Nowick

Rabbi Cohen Discretionary Fund

In Honor of:Benjamin Simon’s B/BM Richard & Connie SimonCharlotte Shafton’s Baby Naming Alan & Tracy ShaftonGarrett Bloom’s Recovery Jack & Marcia BloomLily Friedman’s B/BM Marian BerkowitzNo Name Listed Mark & Deborah DollingerRabbi Alan Cohen Alan Edelman & Deborah Sosland-EdelmanRabbi Cohen’s Retirement RFNS Teachers

In Memory of:Fay Goldstein Jeff & Corrine BlackmanHarold Gordon Elaine GordonJeanette Wishna Esther Bitner Joseph & Phyllis Leff Rabbi Alan Cohen

Joel BlackmanMatilda WeingartenRabbi Evan RadlerRabbi Henry LiebermanRebecca Blackman Jeff & Corrine BlackmanRalph Passman Shirley Passman Suzanne PassmanRuth Baker Ron & Susan Goldsmith

Rabbi Morris Margolies Adult Education Fund

In Memory of:Bella Gitelman Dolores Sosnow Lee & Esther Pearlmutter Miles & Sally Ross

Reuben Brenner Chapel Maintenance Fund

In Honor of:Rabbi Amy Wallk Katz Bernard & Judy Rosenberg

In Memory of:Jeanette WishnaReuben Brenner Bernard & Judy Rosenberg

Rosalie Siegel Mezzuzah Fund

In Honor of:Isabel & Stan Levin’s 50th Marvin & Evelyn Gibian

In Memory of:Harry LevinRosalie Siegel Stanley & Isabel Levin

Rose & Morris WeinbergCamp Shabbat Fun

In Honor of:Derrick Gale & Amy Kaelter’s MarriageJonah Ethan Stein-BirthRabbi Alan CohenRabbi Amy Wallk Katz Linda Weinberg Hammer

In Memory of:Ida DeutchJeanette WishnaMorris Weinberg Linda Weinberg Hammer

Rose Evelyn Sporn Primary Fund

In Honor of:Sunie Levin’s BD Rose Evelyn Sporn

In Memory of:Ben KaufmanBessie Rosengarten Inez Kaufman

Rose Family Early Childhood Education

Center FundIn Honor of:Carol Robinson’s Retirement Hanan & Natalie HammerDavid Kroll & Mary Ellen Nass’ Marriage RFNS Teachers

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Rose Family Early Childhood Education

Center FundIn Memory of:Ann Radetsky Toltz David & Mindy Parmet Mike & Staci KahnClara Kahn Lee Ann SaltzmanEsther Rosenberg Larry & Beverly MallinHarold Gaffen Steve & Eileen GaffenHelen Goldenberg Susan & Bill GoldenbergLillan Gorelick Joel & Hildy GoldmanRuth Rosenberg Larry & Beverly MallinWilliam Nowick Sheldon & Stevie Pessin

Rose S Levine & Doris L Flam Arts & Education Fund

In Honor of:David Burnstein’s 75th BD Ben & Debra Rubin

In Memory of:Abe Shapiro Tiberius & Carla KlausnerBella Gitelman Milton & Marjorie AdlerBobbie Cohn Milton & Marjorie Adler

Carol Davis Horowitz Rosalyn LernerEthel Isaac Kodish Libby ShankmanJeanette Wishna Milton & Marjorie Adler Tiberius & Carla KlausnerLarry Pelofsky Ben & Debra RubinMargareta Klausner Tiberius KlausnerMorris B. Shankman Marilyn Bressel

Sara & Israel Mittelman March of the Living

Education FundIn Honor of:Sara Mittelman’s 91st BD Victor Bruller

Shirley S & Albert I Goller Camp Ramah

ScholarshipIn Memory of:Samuel D. Goller Albert GollerShirley Stolowy Goller Albert Goller Jeanne & Izzy Bloomberg

Sidney Ginsburg Endowment Fund

In Memory of:Sidney Ginsburg Byron Ginsburg Rosalind Ginsburg Sharon & Jim Greenwood

Tefillah 2000In Honor of:Rose Stolowy’s BD Neil & Gloria Planzer

In Memory of:Jeanette Wishna Aaron & Norma Liepe Alan & Jackye Goldberg Andrea Kempf & Evan Luskin Andrew & Belle Anne Curry Andrew & Zelda Reiz Arthur Katz Barnett & Shirley Helzberg, Jr. Ben & Debra Rubin Bernie & Bev Jacobson Beth Smith Beverly & Joe Rosenthal Bill & Marcelle Kaiser Brian, Rachel, & Joshua Singer Carrie Casselman & Ken Connolly David & Janet Desmon David & Lynne Bock David & Rosalyn Burnstein David & Shelley Fishbach Dolores Sosnow Doug & Judy Rope

Edward & Cheryl Alexander Elaine & Jack Mondschein Emma Wischnie Estelle Robinson Evelyn Lowenthal Flekier Family Floyd & Bari Freiden Gertie Epstein Hanan & Natalie Hammer Hannah Harris Harold & Joyce Koch Harriet, Brad, Jonas & Brandy Barrish Helen Coppaken Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder Howard & Rosalyn Jacobson Howard & Sharon Levitan Jack & Liz Bohm Jean Parmet Jerald Enslein Jewish Heritage Foundation Jimmy & Sunni Rosenbloom Joel & Annette Fish Joel & Hildy Goldman John & Patricia Uhlmann Jonathan Oram & Lisa Rubin Joseph & Catherine Hiersteiner Judy Wasserman Ken & Sheila Sonnenschein Kenneth & Helen Nixon Kristin Schultz Kurt & Stephanie Kavanaugh Lee & Esther Pearlmutter Leo & Arlene Shalinsky Lillian Greenberg Linda Sims

Loren & Merilyn Berenbom Lorraine Stiffelman Lynn & Renee Kuluva Marian Berkowitz Martin & Lynn Pollman Marvin & Adelle Goldstein Marvin & Evelyn Gibian Marvin Szneler Melvin & Elaine Glazer Menorah Medical Center Michael & Anne Jacobs Mike & Gloria Azorsky Miriam Krantz Neil & Blanche Sosland Peggy Simons Rafi Cohen & Michele Weber Ralph & Ruth Klopper Randy & Elyse Block RFNS Teachers Richard & Barbara Atlas Richard & Connie Simon Richard & Suzanne Bond Ron & Sheryl Davidow Ronald & Harryette Cooperman Sarah Small Sharon & Jim Greenwood Sol Blum Family Sonia Berk Stanley & Marjorie Brand Stanley & Marlene Katz Stanley & Susan Weiner Stephen & Ellen Kort Steve & Susan Osman Steven & Debby Agron Steven & Susan Hammer

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21 Sivan-Jun 24Minnie FinkelsteinHelen JacobsRachel KatzHarry Present 22 Sivan-Jun 25 Mollie BlondBlanche BohnEdward BragerRuth BrodyHarry BrombergMeyer BrownSadie ClemensbergBen FormanTillie FriedbergHerschel Link

Anna MinkinDorothy ShapiroAlice SteinEllen Wilk 23 Sivan-Jun 26 Norma ChalkAlex ColemanJoseph FredmanIsrael HoffmanJoe LevineBen WeitzmanSally WindmullerMelba Yukon 24 Sivan-Jun 27 Rose Blond

Ethel FormanSophie GordonMoses IsaakAnna LitwinTheresa PassmanRose PlotskyEsther PuckerMorris SedlerBernard ShermanHyman SkyBen YukonSimon Yukon 25 Sivan-Jun 28 Edward BakerBessie BertmanSam Bodker

Evelyn GershonSarah JarusSam KleinsteinRegina SchechterIda ShafferLoretta ShapiroGerald SheftelSelma SilvermanJames SmithPhilip Trochtenberg 26 Sivan-Jun 29 Brocky BregmanGussie DentonLeona HoffmanStanley KanterAnna Katz

Louis LippmanEva MarkowitzBenjamin OverbeckEsther RothenbergClara SmallRebecca Smith 27 Sivan-Jun 30 Morris CopelandHarry DanielsBeatrice GundleLatisha RoseHarry RosenblumJacob RothbergAnna SiegalSam TabolskyKatie Weneck

Mystery CongregantPlease note: There are imbedded clues within this month’s Mystery Congregant. The clues will help you identify the Mystery Congregant.

When you attend services, a meeting or are in the synagogue for any reason, look around you and see who you see. This month’s Mystery Congregant is a multigenerational congregant. He and his family can be seen quite frequently at school and synagogue events. His favorite things about Beth Shalom are the warmth of the congregation and the willingness to lend a hand when needed. As a youth, he

could be seen at Camp Sabra, Herzl Camp and Boy Scout Camp. He was and still is an avid reader, but doubts that he will be reading as much in the near future as he has taken over other activities over which he must preside. He is also a photographer and likes art films. A little-known fact about this month’s Mystery Congregant is that he is a triathlete and has taken part in the Jewish Community Center triathlon. Look around and see if you can identify this month’s Mystery Congregant. It might also help if you like the color “red”.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

27 Iyar 142 L’Omer

Minyan 8:00

Installation Brunch 9:15

28 Iyar 2 43 L’Omer Yom Yerushalyim

29 Iyar 344 L’Omer

Keruv Committee

7:00

1 Sivan 445 L’OmerRosh Hodesh Sivan

Mah Jongg 9:30

SH-Warm Up America 10:00

2 Sivan 546 L’Omer

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00

3 Sivan 647 L’Omer

4 Sivan 748 L’Omer Parsha

Bar MitzvahJacob Novicoff

Adult B/BM Class 4:45

5 Sivan 8 49 L’Omer

Erev Shavuot

Confirmation 7:00 - Wornall

6 Sivan 9

Shavuot - Day 1

Offices Closed

Shavuot Shaharit9:30

7 Sivan 10Shavuot - Day 2

Offices Closed

Yizkor: Traditional: 8:00

Tefillah 2000: 9:30

8 Sivan 11 9 Sivan 12Beth Shalom Foundation 4:00

Strategic Planning 7:00

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 7:00

10 Sivan 13 11 Sivan 14Parsha

Birthday Shabbat

Bar Mitzvah Jeffrey RubelBat Mitzvah

Leah Pack(Israel)

Adult B/BM Class 4:45

12 Sivan 15Father’s Day

Rabbi Katz Farewell Celebration

at JCC 2:00

13 Sivan 16

Board Meeting 7:30

14 Sivan 17 15 Sivan 18Mah Jongg 9:30

16 Sivan 19 17 Sivan 20

Tefillah 2000 6:00

18 Sivan 21Parsha

Anniversary Shabbat Adult

B’nai Mitzvah

19 Sivan 22Rosh Hodesh Heshvan

20 Sivan 23Rosh Hodesh Heshvan

RFNS-Camp Beth Shalom Begins

21 Sivan 24 22 Sivan 25SH-PrayerWorks 10:00

Strategic Planning 7:00

23 Sivan 26 24 Sivan 27 25 Sivan 28Parsha

B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat

Kiddush Honoring

Rabbi Alan and Linda Cohen

26 Sivan 29 27 Sivan 30 28 Sivan 1JULY

29 Sivan 2JULY

Mah Jongg 9:30

30 Sivan 3JULY

Rosh Hodesh Tammuz

1 Tammuz 4JULY

Rosh Hodesh TammuzIndependence Day

Offices ClosedMorning Minyan

8:00

Star Spangled Shabbat & Dinner �:30

Iyar | Sivan �768

8:24

8:27

8:29

8:30

8:29

9:24

9:27

9:29

9:30

Please see page 2 for a complete service schedule.

Daily MinyanMorning:

M-F: 7 a.m.Wornall S: 8:30 a.m. Lamar

Evening:S-Th: 6 p.m. Wornall Shabbat Afternoon: 6 p.m.Wornall

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Alan L. Cohen Senior Rabbi

Amy Wallk Katz, Ph.D. 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

Fran Wolf Librarian

Bob Copeland Facilities Manager

Norman Levitan Membership Coordinator

Joel Krichiver & Linda Sander Scroll Co-Editors

Andi Katz Wildman Scroll Design and Production

Ernie Rosenthal President

Fred Bodker, M.D. Executive Vice President

Diane Azorsky Vice President - Education

Steve Ruben Vice President - Ritual

Jeff Katz Treasurer

Kurt Kavanaugh, D.D.S. Secretary Ron Coppaken Immediate Past President

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

• Star Spangled Shabbat Friday, July 4 - Lamar

Coming Attractions...

Sisterhood Gift Shop

HoursSun. By Appointment

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

Fri. 10 a.m.-noon

• Learn to chant Eikha for Tisha B’Av Thursdays, July 3 & 10 Contact Debby, 913-647-7281 or dagron@bethshalomkc.org

In the ambulance: EMT from Jo. County Med Act, Alina Bell, Jacob Cohen, Brady Wordsworth, Jacob Bell & Haidee Clauer

21:21

Rabbi Alan L. Cohenwill lead his final Shabbat morning services as

Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom

Saturday, June 28, 2008Wornall Campus 9:30 a.m.

Kiddush Luncheon to follow services.Reception is complimentary, but reservations are requested to: Debby Agron, dagron@bethshalomkc.org or (913) 647-7281

Mitzvah Day in ActionCleaning up the park: Moriah Abrams, Lindsey Oppenheimer, Gabriella Sonnenschein, Elana Loftspring, Sophie Shapiro & Morgan Krakow