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December 2012 | Kislev - Tevet 5773

Dear Friends,

On Hanukkah we celebrate the unity of our people’s spirit. Our holiday lights refl ect the

timeless values of Torah and dedication to the history and destiny of the Jewish people as we recall how the ancient Temple in Jerusalem was reclaimed.

Like that long ago Temple, a synagogue community represents our shared Jewish values. What we care most about is each other, the character and quality of our lives, and our Jewish engagement with God, Torah, Israel, and our society.

As synagogue members and friends, we call upon Chizuk Amuno for emotional and spiritual support. We ask for guidance and assistance. We want help making sense out of the challenges we all face and the Jewish identity we cherish. Hanukkah reminds us, that’s really why we exist as a congregation.

Sharing a memory, Hanukkah also unites us as a community of Jews. We create that community when we join together in appreciation of our common bond. At Chizuk Amuno, we are a large and diverse assembly of families and individuals, schools and programs. Yet, our strength and vibrancy come from our collective involvements and shared values. When we meet one another in moments of socializing, celebrating,

exploring, and caring, we discover that we are each precious parts of a larger, dynamic whole congregation.

Our synagogue committees and staff are striving to strengthen these bonds among us with more opportunities to engage with each other, to break down our group boundaries and do things together. We invite and welcome you to join in this eff ort.

On Hanukkah, as we celebrate a spirit of unity and happiness, we rejoice in the wholeness and holiness of our Chizuk Amuno community.

Happy Hanukkah!

Rabbi Ron Shulman

A Festival of Lights Laser ShowA dazzling Laser Light Show in honor of the eighth night of Hanukkah

Great for adults and children!Reservations: $6 each (max $18/family)

To register, visit www.chizukamuno.org/laserlights, or for more information, contact Judy Simkin at 410/486-6400, ext. 232 or jsimkin@chizukamuno.org.Sponsored in loving memory of Daniel Joseph Siegel and in recognition of Daniel’s Sparks of Change Foundation

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Open Gemilut Hasadim Meeting on Sustainability Thursday, December 13, 7:30 p.m. Participate in a lively discussion about environmental outlook and best green practices at Chizuk Amuno. The meeting will be led by Aaron Max and facilitated by Barbara Grochal. All are welcome. Contact Miriam Foss at mfoss@chizukamuno.org for more info or to RSVP.

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others Wednesday, December 5, Noon Lunch will be served Group facilitated by Lou Jacobs, LCSW-C This interactive conversation will cover some of the ups and downs faced by those charged with caring for loved ones. understanding that care-giving takes on myriad forms, the group will explore issues common to participants’ experiences, and discuss, in a supportive environment, useful strategies that care-givers have found for self-care, including developing a network of support and other ways to ease the stresses likely to emerge during this challenging phase of life.

Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk Amuno

2012 Community Mitzvah Day Tuesday, December 25 Join with other Chizuk Amuno members to help in soup kitchens or homeless shelters, visit the elderly, assemble winter care packages, deliver meals, and so much more. For more information and to register, visit www.jvcbaltimore.org. Individually we do so much. Imagine what we can accomplish together!

BBQ Chicken Preparation for Our Daily Bread Thursday, January 14 We invite you to join Chef Annie Hood in preparing large quantities of BBQ chicken for the guests at Our Daily Bread. There will be two shifts: 4 - 6 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. We also are in need of volunteers to clean up and load van.

Dinner will be provided for all participants. We will take a special study break with Rabbi Wechsler at 6 p.m.

RSVP to Miriam Foss, mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or ext. 281.

Teenage Star SearchDo you know of a middle school or high school student with an amazing voice or who is an extraordinarily talented artist?

Friends of Meir Panim is committed to ending hunger in Israel. To raise $100,000 to help complete Meir Panim’s new nutrition center, the Voices Concert is being held, – a community-wide event to find the next vocal and artistic superstars.

All entries must be submitted by Friday, January 18. Semi-Finals will be held on Sunday, February 10. Details can be found at ww.voicesformeirpanim.org.

The Voices Concert will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 7 p.m. at Goucher’s Kraushaar Auditorium. American Idol’s Elliot Yamin will be the judge. Please plan to attend and support this important cause.

Adopt-A-Road Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, December 2 (rain date: December 9). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise and dedication this growing season. The garden looked truly beautiful and was a special space for study, prayer, socializing and reflection. Todah Rabbah to Benjamin Balfanz for his help with watering this fall.

Transportation Service on Shabbat Need a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings? Rides for members who no longer drive can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.

Our Daily Bread Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays, December 23 and January 27. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com. Todah Rabbah to our October volunteers: Wendy Davis (leader), Linda Alexander, Hunter Bloomfield, Barbara Cohen, Ina Hamburger, Arlene Klaff, Judy Spector, and Marvin Spector

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages. Todah Rabbah to those who donated candy for our Snack for Soldiers drive. With your help, we collected over 20 pounds.

Ronald McDonald House Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesdays, December 19, and January 16. Todah Rabbah to our volunteers who cooked and served in November: Linda Levy (Leader), Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Edna Crystal, Garth Gerstenblith, Matthew Hudes, Nancy Hudes, Janet Kantor, Joy Katz, Janice Perlman, Shari Rosen, Marcia Scherr, Eileen Schultz, Frank Spector, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, and Marsha Yoffe We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc. For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.

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B’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

DECEMBER 1 Ilana Meredith Moffet Chaya Rochama daughter of Sandi and Brian Moffet

DECEMBER 8 Eliana Beth Abel Leah daughter of Debbie and Eric Abel

DECEMBER 15 Taylor Nisa Walman Tova daughter of Lisa and Steven Walman

BirthsWe congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Alexandra Reese Hackner, daughter of Emily and Matthew Hackner and granddaughter of Lynn and Nelson Tucker

Shai Abram Levy, son of Mandy and Aaron Levy and grandson of Linda and Mark Levy

Vera Rose Small, daughter of Rachel Gildiner and Adam Small and granddaughter of Lauren and Donald Small, Lynn Green, and Len Gildiner

BirthdaysWe wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who each celebrate a birthday milestone in synagogue this month.

Bernard FishMartin Kinstler Helen LewisJordon MaxDoris Stern

AnniversariesMazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who celebrated their wedding anniversary in synagogue.20th: Deena and Jonathan Lowenberg

EngagementsWe congratulate these couples and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Rachel Amsterdam, daughter of Dr. Larry and Naomi Amsterdam and the late Dr. Judith S. Amsterdam, to Joshua Nadel

Benjamin Perlman, son of Janice and Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, to Bethany Kohler

Steven Perlman, son of Janice and Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, to Deborah Rubenstein

Dr. Allison Siegel, daughter of Barbara and Dr. Howard Siegel and granddaughter of Esther and Louis Miller, to Hershel Eisenberger

WeddingsWe congratulate the following couple and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Leonard Cooperman, son of Sally and Michael Cooperman, to Alison Lang

In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members:Dr. Leonard Davitz, husband of Thelma Davitz and

father of Jerry Davitz and Barbara Meltzer

F. Morton Isaac, husband of Sonia Isaac and father of Lisa Winer, Marcy Isaac, Steven and Julie Isaac and David Winer

Arlene Sagel, wife of Daniel Sagel and mother of Linda Mizrahi and Martin Sagel

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:

Iris Barron, on the loss of her companion, Herman Samuel

David Greenberg, on the loss of his mother, Barbara Greenberg

Sheila and Dr. Larry Pakula, on the loss of their son-in-law, Lawrence Kessel

Margot Zipper, on the loss of her brother, Erwin Baida

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.  

It’s Time To Schedule Your Bar or Bat MitzvahIf you are a member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation whose child will turn 13 in 2015 and does not attend Rosenbloom Religious School or Krieger Schechter Day School, please notify Marci Scher in the Synagogue office, ext. 223.

Dates for 2015 B’nei Mitzvah are currently being scheduled.

Milestones in Our Community

Administrative UpdateLooking to the future, the Chizuk Amuno Congregation Board of Trustees is working to restructure our synagogue administration to enhance our operational capacity. The Board has engaged an executive search firm, DRG, to assist us in redefining the executive director position and in hiring a new executive director. In addition, a search committee has been appointed, chaired by Sam Moskowitz, our First Vice President.

For the past 18 years Ron Millen has served with dedication as executive director of our congregation. His tenure will conclude on June 30, 2013. We know you will want to join us in thanking Ron for his devotion to our synagogue community. Plans to express our gratitude to Ron will be forthcoming.

Is There A Jewish Purpose Today?Tuesday, January 8, 7:30 p.m.Dr. Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America joins in conversation with Rabbi Ron Shulman. Chancellor Eisen’s scholarship and leadership in Conservative Judaism has inspired thoughtful engagement about the meaning of Jewish life today, and the place for Conservative Judaism within the Jewish community.

As follow-up to this conversation, Rabbi Shulman will discuss three themes from a new resource published by the Conservative Movement, The Observant Life: The Wisdom of Conservative Judaism for Contemporary Jews. On three Tuesday evenings in January, Rabbi Shulman will teach from this text so that we may explore how Jewish ethics and practice enrich and inspire our lives and help us to define a Jewish purpose.

The Observant Life: The Wisdom of Conservative Judaism for Contemporary Jews

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.The Ethics and Practice of Ritual Celebration • January 15 The Ethics and Practice of Social Responsibility • January 22 The Ethics and Practice of Personal Relationships • January 29

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December 2012Kislev-Tevet 5773

November 30/December 1 | Kislev 16/17Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: VA-YISHLAH, GENESIS 32:4-36:43Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Moff etRabbi Shulman’s SermonAmuno Minyan 9:30 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:11 p.m.

December 7/8 | Kislev 23/24Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: VA-YEISHEV, GENESIS 37:1-40:23Bat Mitzvah of Eliana AbelChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan PerlmanRabbi Wechsler’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:10 p.m.

December 14/15 | Tevet 1/2 Shabbat HanukkahOneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: MI-KETZ, GENESIS 41:1-44:17Bat Mitzvah of Taylor WalmanCelebrating Hanukkah Family Service 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:00 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:11 p.m.

December 21/22 | Tevet 8/9 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: VA-YIGGASH, GENESIS 44:18-47:27Rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon No Family Service

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:14 p.m.

December 28/29 | Tevet 15/16 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: VA-Y’HI, GENESIS 47:28-50:26Rabbi Shulman’s Sermon No Family Service

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:18 p.m.

January 4/5 | Tevet 22/23 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: SH’MOT, 4:18-6:1Rabbi Wechsler’s SermonChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:00 a.m.

Study Session 4:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.Havdalah 5:24 p.m.

Candle LightingDecember 7 4:25 p.m.

December 14 4:26 p.m.

December 21 4:29 p.m.

December 28 4:33 p.m.

January 4 4:39 p.m.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Offi ce 410/486-6400Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.orgGoldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055

O F F I C E R SPresident Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.orgFirst Vice President Samuel E. Moskowitz, 1stvp@chizukamuno.orgVice President Dr. Andrew MillerVice President Jason A. BlavattSecretary Michelle HettlemanTreasurer Sandra Moff etAssistant Treasurer Louis E. Sapperstein

S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Paul D. Schneider x226Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.orgDr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational EducationRabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org

Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu

Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education CenterMichelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org

Director, Stulman Center for Adult LearningJudy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org

Director, Gemilut Hasadim ProgramMiriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org

Bar/Bat Mitzvah CoordinatorDebby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org

Curator, Goldsmith MuseumDr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org

Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F Executive DirectorRonald N. Millen | x224 | rmillen@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational AdvancementLaurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org

Synagogue AdministratorJenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org

ControllerRick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org

Information Systems ManagerBruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org

Assistant Cemetery DirectorMarsha Yoff e | x309 | myoff e@chizukamuno.org

Director of Communication and Member ServicesCheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org

Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org

Schedule of Shabbat ServicesEach Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community.

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends.

Daily Services, Hoff berger Chapel unless otherwise noted:Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah:

refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

Amuno Minyan ReturnsShabbat, December 1Join our lay-led, participatory Shabbat morning minyan. We will begin together in the Esterson Auditorium at 9:15 a.m., then re-join the Sanctuary service at 11:30 for the sermon and concluding prayers. Interested in leading services or reading Torah? Be in touch with Rahel Lerner, rahellerner@gmail.com, or Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

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Krieger Schechter Day School Open House for Prospective ParentsK - Grade 8Wednesday, December 5, 7 p.m. Please join us for an Open House for prospective parents. Invite your friends and family to come see our wonderful community. RSVP to Ilene Wise, Director of Admission, at iwise@ksds.edu, 410/824-2066.

Shabbat BabyFriday, December 7, 9:15 a.m. GECEC Music RoomCelebrating Shabbat with infants, birth - 16 months RSVP: dwechsler@chizukamuno.org

Help Us Repair the World

Justice, justice, thou shall pursue. Each of us finds our own volunteering

niche. Fortunately, Chizuk Amuno’s Gemilut Hasadim programs provide numerous opportunities to volunteer. Please consider joining us on Thursday, December 13 for an open Gemilut Hasadim meeting as we discuss sustainability at Chizuk Amuno. What can we be doing better? Also, mark your calendar for our popular BBQ Chicken Prep day and study with Rabbi Wechsler, scheduled for Monday, January 14 from 4-8 p.m., when we will prepare chicken for Our Daily Bread. Can’t help prepare but would like to serve instead? Then join us on Sunday, January 27 when our team serves meals at Our Daily Bread. Each of us holds within ourselves the ability to complete a piece or pieces of the puzzle as we work to repair the world. What piece of the puzzle will you contribute?

Kelly Blavatt Chair, Gemilut Hasadim

A Night Out with Club HatkivahFeaturing: Jim the Entertainer                                     Sunday, December 16, 6 p.m.Hear the greatest hits of all time, presented in the incomparable style of Jim Ferero. Guaranteed to delight!

RSVP by Thursday, December 6 to Norma Surosky, 410/653-0484 or Selma Blaker, 410/484-0114.

Our Rabbis Are Blogging!Read what they have to say! Each week check out our website, www.chizukamuno.org, to find out what is on our rabbis minds.

Come sing with us!We invite you to sing with us in the Chizuk Amuno Community Choir, performing on Shabbat Shirah, Saturday morning, January 26. No prior music experience is necessary. Please try to attend at least three of the following rehearsals:

Sundays, December 2 and 16, January 6 and 13 at 10 a.m.Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m.To sign up or for more information, contact Bob Hallock at rjhallock@gmail.com or 410/653-0256.

Join Us in BrotherhoodMinyan and Breakfast Sunday, December 2Our featured speaker will discuss CPR.

Tailgate Party and Ravens Game Sunday, December 9 The tailgate party will begin at approximately 11 a.m. with the game set for 1 p.m. Weather-permitting, the hot dogs and burgers will be barbequed outside. Folks will be invited to stay after the party and watch the game together. Fee to be announced.

Community Service Event Tuesday, December 25

Brotherhood Hanukkah American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, December 17, 1-7 p.m.Extend your giving one more day. Brotherhood would like your support – as a volunteer or a donor – or both! Please contact Warren Gould, 845/598-6065 or 4timesbetter@gmail.com, to sign up to donate blood or your time.

Brunch and BeautySisterhood Membership Appreciation EventSunday, December 16, 11 a.m.You’re among friends. Here’s a chance for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy a little bite together.

Our featured speaker, Dixie Leikach, will talk about skin care, anti-aging, and the newest colors for the season.

A light brunch will be served.

RSVP: Amy Blavatt, amyblavatt@blavatt.com or 410/683-8881

No charge for Sisterhood members; $5 for non-members

Honoring AdeleIt is with great appreciation that we will honor Adele Marcus on Shabbat morning, December 15. Adele has been an important member of our accounting department for over 35 years. Please join us at services, followed

by a Kiddush luncheon, when we thank her for her exemplary years of service and wish her yasher kohekh.

The Child SurvivorBook Review by Dr. Joyanna SilbergSunday, December 2, 2 p.m.No FeeDr. Joyanna Silberg will discuss her new book, The Child Survivor, published by Routledge Press, which contains clinical vignettes that illustrate how children overcome the effects of lives filled with trauma. These dramatic cases show the resilience of children and the creative interventions that help them cope and thrive. Dr. Silberg will explain dissociation in children, a psychological process that allows children to protect themselves by living in the world of imagination. Books will be available for sale.

Worship through Dance We are thrilled to host Liz Lerman, award winning dancer and choreographer, for participatory workshops on Sunday, January 6. Liz will lead us as we explore prayer through movement. Watch for details. Save the date!

Presented by the Goldsmith Museum and Cultural Arts Committee

Sisterhood Judaica ShopHanukkah SaleAll menorot 5% off • All dreidels 10% off Lots of fun toys and activities for Hanukkah.

The latest Susie Fishbein cookbook has arrived.

Judaica Shop Hours:Sunday ~ 9:15-11:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon and 2-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-5 p.m. Friday ~ 10 a.m.-Noon, and by appointment with Anne King, 410/303-7716 or 410/484-5813, or Edna Crystal 410/653-3495.

Thinking of Israel and Superstorm Sandy VictimsWe have all been touched by current events. Members of the Chizuk Amuno community have reached out to help in many ways. Your tzedakah has helped countless people, whether it be in the form of food, clothing, or shelter. To contribute to the funds Chizuk Amuno is sending to those devastated by “Sandy” – please make your check payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation and

send it to the Rabbinic Office, marked “Hurricane Relief.” We encourage those who wish to send funds to Israel to contact JNF or The ASSOCIATED.

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Hanukkiah Candle LightingWe invite you to join us for these special Hanukkah candle lightings at the Hoffberger Chapel entrance.

Monday, December 10 (3rd night), 5:45 p.m.Prior to synagogue committee meetings

Tuesday, December 11 (4th night), 6:45 p.m. Followed by a display of hanukkiyot with the Goldsmith Museum staff

Wednesday, December 12 (5th night), 5:45 p.m.With the Rosenbloom Religious School

Thursday, December 13 (6th night), 7 p.m.Followed by card-making projects with Gemilut Hasadim

Friday, December 14 (7th night)Shabbat Hanukkah candles are lit BEFORE the Shabbat candles at 4:26 p.m.

Saturday, December 15 (8th night), 4:30 p.m.Program: Includes Havdalah, Hanukkah candle lighting, and A Festival of Lights Laser Show, presented by the Congregational Life Committee

There will also be a Hanukkah candle lighting every night during evening services which begin at 6:15 p.m.

I N C L U D I N G KSDS, GECEC, A N D RRS

Bring joy to less fortunate children.

Bring your gently used toys, books, and electronics

to the Rosenbloom or preschool lobby.

Monday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 12

(Please enclose all loose small game and puzzle pieces in Ziploc bags.)

KSDS 2ND GRADE’S

Collection organized by the PA Council of Chizuk Amuno Schools

Bring joy to less fortunate children. Bring your gently used toys, books, and electronics to the Rosenbloom or preschool lobby.

Monday, November 26 - Wednesday, December 12 (Please enclose all loose small game and puzzle pieces in Ziploc bags.)

Collection organized by the PA Council of Chizuk Amuno Schools

Hanukkah at Chizuk AmunoThis year, our theme commemorates the 25th anniversary of the redemption of Soviet Jewry. On December 6, 1987 many of us marched on the capitol in Washington, DC to demand the release of Jews from the Soviet union. It remains one of the great successes of the American and world Jewish communities that hundreds of thousands of refuseniks were literally set free from communist Russia and then became part of the larger world Jewish community in Israel, Baltimore, and across the globe.

In synagogue on Shabbat, December 8 and December 15, we will have special programming to celebrate the milestone and to tell the story of Soviet Jewry. Both our clergy and members of our synagogue and school communities will speak and teach. Each night of Hanukkah we will dedicate our candle lighting to another important figure in the struggle to free Soviet Jewry.

If you have memories of the march, the protests, the struggle, or the redemption of Soviet Jewry we want to hear them. Please share your stories with us by e-mailing Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

We’re Ba-ack! Youth Programming for 6-8th GradersSunday, December 2, Noon-2 p.m.All 6-8th graders are invited to come to our first Kadima event of the year. Join us in the Krieger Auditorium for lunch, fun ice-breaker games, and a crazy scavenger hunt. It will be tons of fun and a great chance to make new friends!

The $18 fee includes Seaboard Region Kadima membership and covers admission to this event. Checks can be made payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation and returned to the attention of the Education Center.

RSVP to Zack Kaye, zkaye@chizukamuno.org or 410/486-8641.

Lazers and LatkesSaturday, December 8 • 6:30 - 10:30 p.mCome celebrate Hanukkah with your friends from Chizuk Amuno. Join us for an evening of laser tag, mini-golf, and arcades. Of course there will be lots of sufganiyot and other sugary goodness.

Transporation provided • Cost: $15

RSVP by Wednesday, December 5 to Jason Creeger, jcreeger@chizukamuno.org.

U.S. Naval Academy Band to Perform at Chizuk AmunoSunday, December 16, 4 p.m.We are pleased to announce that we will host the united States Naval Academy Band for a Hanukkah concert. It is a rare and special honor for our congregation to have been selected to present this talented and versatile band. 

The united States Naval Academy Band has been providing music for the Brigade of Midshipmen and surrounding community since 1852. 

Rabbi Shulman and Hazzan Perlman will host and participate with the Naval Academy Band. Invite your family and friends. Free to the public.