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Welcome to 2016! A year we greet differently than we expected. A year
we enter into more afraid than we anticipated. Responding emotionally to acts of terror, we hear incendiary rhetoric in this year of national debate and election. What we need is the conviction to live according to our values and beliefs.
Individuals and groups who wish to harm us can’t undermine the freedoms we enjoy in our society. They can’t win a war of ideas with their hatred and irrational faith. They can scare us, however, with their callous acts of violence. Terrorists earn their title because their only accomplishment is to make us afraid. We feel terror and sadness watching the news of victims and grief.
In response, social science teaches us. When we remember what we value most and when we honor our best instincts and beliefs we look to the future with greater confidence. We respect the responsibilities that come with our freedoms. We look out for one another. We express our hopes to greet health, compassion, and goodness in the travels and travails that will be our experience in the weeks and months ahead.
David Sarnoff, a Jewish immigrant to America from Belarus and beginning in 1930 President of the Radio Corporation of America, once observed, “We cannot banish
RABBI RON SHULMAN
Wonder of Wonders2016 Glassgold Kallah
50th anniversary of fiddler on the roof
Rabbi’s column
January 2016 | Tevet–Shevat 5776Engaging Jewish Life and Learning
at cHiZuK amuno conGReGation anD scHools
haHodeshTHIS MonTh
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“tHinKinG about tHe JeWisH FutuRe”with JTS Chancellor Arnold EisenTuesday, January 12 • 7:30 p.m.Chancellor arnold eisen of the Jewish Theological seminary
of america returns to Chizuk amuno to speak and meet with
our community. dr. eisen will think with us about challenges
present in american Jewish life, considering responses and
opportunities. Following his remarks, we’ll share in conver-
sation together with dr. eisen. Over the past many years we
have been privileged to meet in dr. eisen a dynamic and
insightful teacher. We are delighted that he returns to us to further our discussion and
relationship.
Join us as we welcome award winning drama critic Alisa Solomon who will trace how and why the story of Tevye the milkman, the creation of the great Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem, was reborn as blockbuster entertainment and a social touchstone, not only for Jews and not only in America.Friday, Feburary 56 p.m. Participate in our New Shabbat Service, a lively gathering of prayer, guitar music and singing or our weekly Kabbalat Shabbat Service, a joyous gathering of prayer and singing.7 p.m. Share the beauty and warmth of a communal Shabbat dinner after which Alisa Solomon will speak about “Fiddler’s Fortunes: The Mighty Life and Afterlife of a Broad-way Musical” exploring the cultural and social impact of Fiddler on the Roof. We’ll also sing some of our favorite Fiddler songs!saTurday, February 69:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Services Noon Special Shabbat luncheon following services. After lunch Alisa Solomon will enchant us with more insights about the show’s legacy as she discusses “The Surprising Rediscovery of Jewish History and Identity in Poland through Fiddler on the Roof.”
Cost for dinner $25 per adult; $12 per child; no charge for child under 4.Please register online for the dinner at http://bit.ly/WonderOfWonders by January 27, and
return your check made payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation to the synagogue office.
We thank Jackie Glassgold for her on-going support of this annual Glassgold Kallah, a weekend that honors the generations of her family’s participation at Chizuk Amuno Congregation.
FebRuaRy 5-6
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JANUARY 2015 | Tevet/Shevat 5776
EngagE in Prayer
ChoosE Shabbat January 30 • 9:15 a.m.Choose to celebrate Shabbat with our synagogue community. Join us for a morning of Shabbat communi-ty with both familiarity and variety.
9:15 a.m. Warmly welcome and greet
one another with coffee and conversation.
9:30 a.m. Choose one:
1. Join in a traditional and participa-
tory Shabbat Morning Service in the
Sanctuary led by Rabbi Wechsler and
synagogue members.
2. Experience New Shabbat AM, a
celebration of prayer and song ac-
companied by guitar using a special
prayer book that includes Hebrew
transliteration and English reflection
led by Rabbi Shulman and Charlee
Sterling in the Krieger Auditorium.
3. Share in and learn more about
Shabbat morning prayers at “Shaharit
for Starters” exploring the structure,
history, significance and traditional
modes of Shabbat morning prayer
led and taught by Hazzan Perlman in
the Hoffberger Chapel.
We invite our school children to join
with Rabbi Seltzer for Shabbat morning
activities.
10:15 a.m. Choose one:
1. Gather in the sanctuary for the
service of reading Torah and
Haftarah guided by Rabbi Wechsler,
Hazzan Perlman, and Dr. Shualy.
2. Attend a Torah Study session ask-
ing “Are they 10 Commandments or
10 Suggestions?” in the Krieger Au-
ditorium taught by Rabbi Shulman.
10:30 a.m. Families are invited to
participate in the Family Service with
Rabbi Seltzer in the Hoffberger Chapel,
followed by recreational activities.
11:30 a.m. We come together in the
Sanctuary for Musaf to conclude our
Shabbat morning with prayer and closing
thoughts led by our rabbis and Hazzan.
Following our services, we’ll join for
Kiddush and Lunch.
January 1/2 / Tevet 20/21
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORTION: SH’MOT
rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.
Havdalah 5:21 p.m.
January 8/9/ Tevet 27/28
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORTION: VA-ERA
rabbi Wechsler’s Sermon
Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.
Havdalah 5:28 p.m.
January 15/16 Shevat 5/6
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORTION: BO
rabbi Shulman’s Sermon
Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:30 p.m.
Havdalah 5:35 p.m.
January 22/23/ Shevat 12/13
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
Shabbat Shirah
TORAH PORTION: B’SHALLAH
rabbi Shulman’s Sermon
Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Torah for Tots 10:30 a.m.
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 4:45 p.m.
Havdalah 5:43 p.m.
January 29/30 / Shevat 19/20
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Renew Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORTION: YITRO
Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:00 p.m.
Havdalah 5:52 p.m.
February 5/6 Shevat 26/27
Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.
New Shabbat 6:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.
Glassgold Kallah
Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m.
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.
TORAH PORTION: MISHPAT’IM
Chizuk amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman
Family Service 10:30 a.m.
Glassgold Kallah Shabbat luncheon
“Fiddler on the Roof”
Study Session 4:00 p.m.
Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:00 p.m.
Havdalah 5:59 p.m.
JANUARY 2015 | Tevet/Shevat 5776
Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel
Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
CANdle lightiNg
January 1 4:36 p.m.
January 8 4:42 p.m.
January 15 4:49 p.m.
January 22 4:57 p.m.
January 29 5:05 p.m.
February 5 5:13 p.m.
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Fireworks Lit Up the Sky!Over 1,000 adults and children of all ages enjoyed a spectacular evening of Hanukkah food, fun, and fantastic fireworks at our Hanukkah Lights up the Sky event on December 8! Chizuk Amuno and Beth El congregations came together for song and spirit and to enjoy the fireworks which lit up the sky to celebrate Hanukkah!
We are grateful to Janet Berg and Everett Siegel who sponsored this truly wonderful evening of community and light in loving memory of their son Daniel Joseph Siegel and in recognition of Daniel’s Sparks of Change Foundation. We were honored to join with Janet and Everett in remembering Daniel in this meaningful way. May Daniel’s memory always bring light.
enGaGe in JEWiSH LiFE
Have you JoineD ouR secuRe online community?ChaverWeb soon to include synagogue directoryover 500 congregants have joined our
secure online synagogue community called
ChaverWeb. once registered, members can
update their family’s demographic informa-
tion, make contributions, check their account
balance, and will soon be able to search
online for a fellow member with an online
membership roster.
Beginning in the spring, members will be
able to search our membership roster online to
find other members, home phone numbers,
addresses, and e-mail addresses. Members
may opt out of the ChaverWeb roster complete-
ly or restrict the type of information that is to
be shared. We will not be including children
or student names in the searchable roster.
future uses of ChaverWeb will include
school registration, Wings of Memory submis-
sions, and expanded event registrations. to
receive a new invitation to join ChaverWeb
or to opt out of the online roster, please con-
tact Marci scher at 410-486-6400 or e-mail
Kol Rinah FRee conceRtSunday, January 24th, 3 p.m.Chizuk Amuno ChapelKol Rinah is Chizuk Amuno’s mixed voice, a Capella choir. They perform a variety of musical styles from liturgical to contemporary Israeli to Baroque to Spiritual. Kol Rinah enjoys singing to-gether, learning together and inspiring and educating all types of audiences. Come enjoy this free performance.
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a Rosenbloom ReliGious scHool tHanKsGivinG celebRation with Grandparents and special friendsThanksgiving provides the opportunity to come together with family and friends. This is also a key Jewish value; as we emphasize community and family we design our celebrations and rituals around opportunities to come together. For the second year, Rosenbloom Religious School has embraced this important Jewish and Thanksgiving value by designating the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. On November 22, the reli-gious school was filled with students and their special guests participating in intergenerational learning and social action projects. Adults and children worked together to make blankets for the sick, decorate boxes of snacks for firefighters, design centerpieces for the Weinberg Assisted Living Hanukkah party, cook dog biscuits for the Humane Society, bake brownies for the Ronald McDonald House, and prepare toy bags for a hospital in Ashkelon. Through their learning and projects, students and guests alike had the opportunity to think more deeply about our responsibilities to our community, and the responsibility we have to help make the world a better place. The morning finished with a musical performance by our students, a delicious lunch, and an opportunity for families and friends to take pictures together.
We are grateful to the Barbara Leibowitz Lichter and Barry Leibowitz Pathways to Men-schlekeit Fund for sponsoring this program and helping us to create such a special morning of learning, celebrating, and social action. We are also so thankful to Lynne Lichtig and our amazing team of volunteers for making the morning happen.
What a wonderful way to spend the Sunday before Thanksgiving!
Grandparents special friends day celebrated Dor L’Dor (one generation linked to another) with a photograph of multiple generations of Chizuk amuno families.
donating stock to Chizuk Amunoour thanks to the many members who generously donated stock to the congregation be-
fore the end of the year to take tax advantage of donating appreciated securities. instruc-
tions for donating stock to Chizuk amuno and schools throughout the year can be found in
the “Giving” section of our website.
if you have recently donated stock and have not received a formal letter of appreciation
and donation amount, please contact susan Bernstein in our accounting office. Unfortu-
nately, stock proceeds often arrive at the synagogue without any identification of the donor.
We liquidate all stock when it is received, and a confirmation letter is sent to the donor
following the sale. our thanks also to tim hando and the staff of Morgan stanley smith
Barney for their work on our behalf. there are great tax advantages to donating appreciat-
ed stock directly to the congregation before the end of the year. for additional information
and stock transfer instructions, please call Glenn easton or lesley Brinton at the synagogue
office, 202-362-4433. (Please do not call Morgan Stanley directly.)
dangers, but we can banish fears.” It is a statement of the realism and optimism we learn from Jewish history and feel in our hearts.
In 2016 some of us will mark personal milestones of growth and achievement. Some of us will welcome new life, find new love, and celebrate new happiness. Some of us will overcome illness or difficulty. I pray, may very few of us experience grief and loss.
In the fullness of life we experience this year our shared values will bring us close and bind us together. In synagogue community we ask and desire this of each other. May we come together often at Chizuk Amuno to remember what we value most and in confidence honor the heartfelt emotions of our lives. Welcome to 2016!
B’Shalom Rav,
Rabbi Ron Shulman
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PainteD Palette JAnUArY 23
7-9 PM stulman auditorium
support the playground! enjoy a special
evening of painting, music, food and drink.
Cost: $45/canvas
(includes light hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer)
rSVP by January 18th to ali netzer at
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ronald Mcdonald houseWednesday, January 13 • 4 p.m. Join the Chizuk amuno team as we cook
and/or serve dinners at ronald Mcdonald
house for families with seriously ill children
being treated in Baltimore area hospitals.
Todah Rabbah to our october volun-
teers: Linda Levy (leader), Mollie Bookoff,
Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Matthew
Greenspan, Madison Greenstein, Lisa
London, rona London, Saundra Madoff,
Sheila Sandbank, Becca Scher, Marci Scher,
Marcia Scherr, and Sondra Sobkov
Todah Rabbah to our november volunteers:
Linda Levy (leader), Beth Blumberg, Mollie
Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown,
Matthew Greenspan, Miriam Haar, Margi
Hoffman, Lisa London, rona London, Saundra
Madoff, Nancy Sall, Becca Scher, Marci Scher,
Maxine Seidman, and Molly Smulyan
Contact: linda levy, [email protected]
Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests for those living within walking distance of
the synagogue who are able to host visitors
for Shabbat. also, if you are in need of
hospitality, please let us know.
Contact: rabbi debi Wechsler
Adopt-A-road sunday, January 10 • 9 a.m. (raindaTe: January 17)
Perform the mitzvah of shmirat adamah,
protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment
of Greenspring avenue. all supplies will be
provided. all are welcome. Co-sponsored by
Chizuk amuno Brotherhood
Todah Rabbah to irwin Golob for
volunteering in november.
Contact: irwin Golob, 410-560-7422
Art with a heartsunday, January 31 • 12-2 p.m.
volunteers work on
art projects at art
with a heart head-
quarters in hamp-
den. all those aged
5 and up are welcome. rides are available,
leaving from Chizuk amuno at 11:30 a.m.
Contact: deb Charles, text 443-386-1324
Keeping in touch with our elders We will be instituting monthly phone calls to
be more in touch with fellow congregants
who are not able to come to shul as often
as they would like. Be part of our elder
dialogue.
Contact: Cheryl snyderman
Knitting HavurahWednesday, January 20 • 2 p.m.
We knit and/or
crochet blan-
kets for babies
in israel and
Baltimore. Knit-
ting instruction
is available
and everyone
is welcome.
if you have
leftover yarn
that would be
appropriate for baby blankets/winter scarves,
please consider donating the yarn to Knitting
Havurah.
Todah Rabbah to our october knitters/
crocheters: Vivian Chait, Edna Crystal,
Linda Eisenberg, Esther Marsiglia, Elaine
Schultz, Miriam Shulman, and Harriet Udell
and to our volunteers in november: Edna
Crystal, Linda Eisenberg, Linda Levy,
Esther Marsiglia, Hazel radowsky, Miriam
Shulman, and Harriet Udell
Contact: Cheryl snyderman
operation Welcome home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops
from military service overseas. volunteers
meet at BWi airport and help pack goodie
bags, cheer for soldiers, and thank them
for their service. dates are set 1-3 weeks in
advance of the incoming flights. this project
is suitable for adults and children of all ages.
Contact: rabbi debi Wechsler
our daily Bread sunday, January 31 • 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Join with friends from Chizuk amuno and
help serve meals to Baltimore’s hungry men,
women, and children.
Todah Rabbah to our november volunteers:
Wendy Davis (leader), Louis Bernstein,
Wendy Espeland, Jacob Espeland,
Arlene Klaff, Judy Spector, Marvin Spector,
Lily Massouda, and Warren Massouda
Contacts: Wendy davis, 410-358-5979 or
[email protected] or Jenny Baker,
410-602-9885 or [email protected]
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ReFlections FRom volunteeR GeFen nusinovWhat started off as a Bat Mitzvah project has now become
a long-term commitment and passion of mine. a year ago,
i began volunteering at the ronald Mcdonald house in
Baltimore City. every month, i lead a craft activity for the
sick children who live there while seeking treatment at local
hospitals. i have also sewn five fleece blankets for new res-
idents who come from all over the world, and i raced in the
annual 5K red shoe shuffle and raised over one thousand
dollars for the ronald Mcdonald house.
i distinctly remember my first visit to the center. not know-
ing what to expect, i brought paintbrushes, colorful paints,
and wooden picture frames to decorate. it did not take long
for about ten residents and their siblings to gather around
the table with me and begin painting. there were kids of all ages.
one girl from Puerto rico particularly sticks out in my mind. she is my age, and she was born
with one leg significantly shorter than the other. every few months, her grandparents travel to
Baltimore with her to continue treatment. We got along very well and started talking about our
hobbies, siblings, and art. i often think about her and how strong she is.
it always feels rewarding to help the children of the ronald Mcdonald house get their strug-
gles off of their minds—even for just a little bit of time. i enjoy brainstorming craft ideas to bring
to the house and look forward to meeting new children every time.
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“the other”with rabbi Debi Wechsler
Tuesdays • 7:30 p.m.THursdays • 10:30 a.m.beginning January 19
This text based class for adults will explore the Jewish attitude towards “The Other.” Inspired by conversations in which we at Chizuk Amuno have been engaged regarding our Bal-timore neighbors, this is an attempt to study, confront, and wrestle with the traditional and historic ways that the Jewish community has perceived those who are different. Texts will be presented in both Hebrew and English.
the Midrash of exodustorah study Group with rabbi ron Shulman
THursday mOrnings, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. January 14 THru marCH 17
Join this exploration of the Book of Exodus enhanced by some of the classic interpretations and commentaries of Jewish tradition. No pre-vious background in Bible study is necessary to enjoy this Torah Study experience.
downtown lunch and learnsmOnday January 25, 12 – 1 p.m. JOHns HOpkins HOspiTal
main Campus
THursday January 28, 12 – 1 p.m. universiTy OF maryland mediCal CenTerwith rabbi Debi Wechsler
This semester at our down-town lunch and learn series we will explore the Jewish attitude towards “The Other.” Our two current locations are Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of Maryland Medical Center. If you would like to bring the lunch and learn program to a site near you, please be in touch.
RSVP to Rabbi Wechsler, [email protected]
For more information about our adult education courses, please contact Doris Tanhoff, [email protected] or ext. 288.
reading Partners reading Partners is a national organization
with a Baltimore presence in 14 schools.
volunteers are asked to commit to one hour
a week to help a child with reading. training,
guidance, and a curriculum are all provided by
reading Partners. if you have just one hour in
your week, you can make a real difference in
a child’s success in school and life.
Contact: Cheryl snyderman
transportation service on Shabbatneed 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 Cheryl snyderman by tuesday of the
week you want to attend services.
We express special gratitude for funding
from the harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gem-
ilut Hasadim endowment fund of the Chizuk
amuno foundation, inc.
for questions or to participate in any
Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Cheryl
snyderman, [email protected]
or ext. 300, or refer to our website for more
information.
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Torah for tots SHABBAT: January 9, January 23, 10:30 a.m.
This interactive family service for families with children who are infants to 5 years of age includes singing, dancing, snacks, stories, and so much more!
noW EnRoLLInGfor our spring Kiddie Klass THursdays • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. beginning February 4
Moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, etc. we invite you to explore child develop-ment with your child in an informal classroom setting.
Explore the world of Jewish songs, customs, holidays and traditions.
Learn age-appropriate expectations with a certified teacher.
To register, contact the preschool office 410-486-8642 or [email protected]
Wanted: Creative, Caring VolunteersPediatric oncology at the Johns hopkins
hospital is looking for creative, caring
individuals to help in the outpatient
playroom. volunteers read books, set
up arts and crafts, and play games with
children who come in for check-ups or
treatments. these are children who look
good, feel good, and just want to play!
Children with cancer come to hopkins
from all over the region and the world.
volunteers undergo screening and
training at the hospital and are expected,
in general, to commit to a weekly 4-hour
shift. Parking is provided. this is a unique
opportunity for individuals who want
to experience the joy that comes from
making a difference in a child’s life. for
more information, contact lauren small,
[email protected] or 410-486-8899.
sAVe the dAte:ksds middle school
learning Festival
February 9 – 11
this year’s theme is “1950’s –
a decade of Prosperity and Protest”
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MiLESToNES
8100 stevenson road,
baltimore, maryland 21208
www.chizukamuno.org
Office • 410-486-6400
Fax • 410-486-4050
E-mail • [email protected]
goldsmith early Childhood
education Center
410-486-8642
krieger schechter day school
410-486-8640
rosenbloom religious school
410-486-8641
stulman Center for adult learning
410-824-2055
dr. andrew J. miller, President
eric beser, brotherhood President
Carol davis, club hatikvah President
dixie leikach, sisterhood President
amy massouda and Jaime silverman,
Goldsmith early childhood education
center Parent association co-Presidents
alicia berlin, Krieger schechter Day
school Parent association President
richard stone, Rosenbloom Religious
school Parent association President
rabbi ronald J. shulman
rabbi deborah Wechsler
rabbi emeritus Joel H. Zaiman
Hazzan emanuel C. perlman
dr. moshe d. shualy, Ritual Director
glenn s. easton, executive Director
rabbi stuart seltzer, Director of
congregational education
rabbi moshe schwartz, Head of school,
Krieger schechter Day school
michelle gold, Director, Goldsmith
early childhood education center
Cheryl snyderman, Director
Gemilut hasadim
melissa Halpern, Director of communica-
tions, marketing, and social media
adina moses, Graphic Designer
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
B’nei Mitzvah
We proudly celebrate with these students
who will be called to the Torah as
B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.
JANUAry 16
nAthAniel lee lerMAn
NATANEL LEE
son of Caryn &
dr. Brian lerman
JANUAry 16
dAniel henrY stoller
HANOcH
son of edina &
dr. Kenneth stoller
JANUAry 23
eMilY BrooKe senKer
BRYNA ScHMuELA
daughter of Marcee &
andrew senker
Births
We congratulate the following families on the
birth of their children and grandchildren.
Harrison ray Fried, son of renee & david
fried and grandson of ann & dr. daniel fried
and fern & samuel friedel
Carly rose Friedman, daughter of lizzie &
aaron friedman and granddaughter of
ellen friedman
aviva Jade kahn, daughter of Marni & dan
Kahn and granddaughter of Jane & ronald
Kahn and nancy & Martin Braunstein
remi maurer-Hollaender, daughter of Kate &
Greg Maurer-hollaender and granddaughter
of ellen & dr. Joel Goldwasser
alexandra mae pellegrini, daughter of steph-
anie & Joe Pellegrini, granddaughter of seth &
debbie Glassman and great-granddaughter of
dr. harold Gilbert
Weddings
We congratulate the following couples and
their families as we wish them much happiness.
nicole attman, daughter of Kathy attman and
Jeffrey attman and granddaughter of Phyllis
& leonard attman, to shane gerstein, son of
Marsha & Zelic Gerstein and grandson of evie
& ruby simon and lil & sol Gerstein
in loving Memory
in sadness, our synagogue community mourns
the passing of our members:
robert auslander, father of Jan Kanas and
Pamela auslander
ada rae seidman, wife of stanley seidman
and mother of Marc seidman, Paul seidman
and Jane Grenzig
We offer our sincere condolences to our
members:
Jeffrey berman and marci platt, on the loss of
their father, Melvin herbert Berman
alice garten, on the loss of her mother, elea-
nor Matsas
richard gordon, on the loss of his father,
Mitchell l. Gordon
sandy Fisher, on the loss of her brother,
ronald eskow
dr. Harry Friedman, on the loss of his brother,
neil Bruce friedman
gloria Hack, on the loss of her sister, Phyllis
schreter
dr. barry Jurist, on the loss of his mother
Judith Jurist sorgen
as a synagogue community, we express our
sincere condolences and prayers for comfort
to those who mourn.
Members in the news
Mazal tov to Melanie Shapiro for receiving
the honor of being named one of the The
Daily Record’s 2015 Most leading Women.
Mazal tov to Melanie Block daughter of sue
& sandy Block on being accepted to the
senator Ben Cardin Jewish scholars Program.
if you have friends or family who may be
interested in joining Chizuk amuno, please
call our executive director, Glenn easton,
410/486-6400, ext. 224.
DeReKH amunoChizuk amuno’s Pathway to faith
Were you beaming with pride at a loved
one’s bar or bat mitzvah? how about pur-
chasing a brick to celebrate a milestone or
honor the memory of somebody special?
• $250 per brick for up to four lines of text,
15 characters per line
• Package options available
Purchase a brick by contacting Glenn easton,
410-486-6400.
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sisterhood We are a group of women who feel passion-
ately about our synagogue, our schools, and
our members. any questions about sisterhood
and upcoming activities can be directed to
dixie leikach, [email protected]
or 443-386-1062. if you are not yet receiving
our weekly e-newsletter, give dixie your e-mail
address and we’ll add you to the list!
Mah JonggTuesdays – OngOing9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
youth Lounge
Join us for Mah Jongg every
tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the
youth lounge.
all levels encouraged to
participate! rsvP requested!
rsvP to randee Glassman at
Women C.A.n. Tuesday, January 19 • 8 a.m.
network with
women who are
looking to advance
their career, start
a new chapter, or
have their own business. Monthly topics have in-
cluded balance, social networking, Cv building,
and writing your elevator speech.
for more information, please contact ava
Barron-shasho, [email protected],
or Jill Bers, [email protected].
Shabbat Workshopsunday, January 31 • 10 a.m.sanCTuary
excited and/or apprehensive about taking a
part in Shabbat morning services? Join rabbi
Wechsler for a hands-on review of what you
need to know.
sisterhood Goes to Broadway! sunday, may 22
Join us to see An
American in Paris - a
musical and beautifully
choreographed adapta-
tion that pays tribute to
the 1951 movie. our bus
will leave Chizuk amuno
at 7:30 a.m. and leave
new york immediately following the show.
Kosher breakfast and dinner will be provided
on the bus.
the cost is $215 per person. rsvP to Mari-
lyn spector, 410-486-3888 or marilynspe@gmail.
com. your reservation will only be finalized once
your check made payable to Chizuk amuno
sisterhood c/o Marilyn s. spector, and mailed to
Marilyn s. spector, 14 Cobbler Ct., Baltimore, Md
21208. tickets are non-refundable.
Brotherhood We aim to contribute to Jewish life at Chizuk
amuno and have fun doing Jewish “guy stuff”
at all our activities. if you would like to learn
more about Brotherhood, are interested
in participating, or have some awesome
programming ideas, please contact eric Beser,
raven’s tailgate Party January 3, 1 p.m.
Food, Fun & Football.
all Welcome.
RsvP: January 1 to
Richard udell,
pvfc [email protected]
Zakhor HaYeladim • remember the Children
Chizuk amuno Brotherhood hopes you will
join them in the mitzvah of reciting Kaddish
and lighting a yahrzeit candle for a child
murdered during the holocaust. More than 1.5
million children were murdered by the nazi
regime and most had no family members left
behind to recite the memorial prayer for them.
you will be provided with a fact sheet about
a specific child and a list of upcoming Yizkor/
Yom HaShaoh dates when you are asked to
recite Kaddish. Contact eric Beser for more
information.
enGaGe WitH SyNAGoGUE FriENDS
Sisterhood Judaica Shopnow that the winter holidays are over, it’s
time to focus on enriching our celebration of
Shabbat. Come to the sisterhood Judaica
shop to find a new challah plate or challah
cover, some beautiful new candlesticks or
just some special candles from israel.
Judaica shop hoursSunday, 9:30-noon
Monday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-noon
for appointments call
edna Crystal at 410-653-3495 or
anne King at 410-303-7716.
ClUB HATIKVAH
save tHe DateBaltimore Klezmer orchestrasunday, marCH 6 • 6 p.m.
for further information, call Carol davis,
410-833-7673 or [email protected].
save tHe DateBrotherhood & sisterhood soCiAl eVent2nd annUal soCK–hoPSaturday, March 26 • 8:15 - 11:15 p.m.
Krieger auditorium
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Many beautiful memories and ineffable experiences have characterized my lifelong affiliation with our beloved Congregation and helped to shape my life. My parents, Benjamin and Miriam Kolker, of blessed memory, hosted Passover Seder in our home at 821 Lake Drive, every year. They always invited our esteemed Rabbi Adolph Coblenz, from Chizuk Amuno, to officiate at our family Seder.
The Young Judaica Club at Chizuk Amuno enhanced my activities and helped to open the windows of my mind. I served as President of the club and participated in many declamation and oratorical contest, in which I represented Chizuk Amuno.
In 1945, Rabbi Adolph Coblenz officiated at my wedding, which was held at the Belvedere Hotel. I married Morton Hack, of blessed memory, a hero of World War II, who had just received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy.
Years later, our three children, Nancie, Steven and Joanne graduated from Chizuk Amuno Congregational Schools and also
became B’nei Mitzvah at our shul. Many photographs of Chizuk Amuno
activities fill my albums. I cherish the pictures taken in 1956, when my Mother, brothers, Rabbi Israel Goldman, Chazzan Alba Weisgal, and I helped to dig ground for the first phase of our new synagogue complex on Stevenson Road.
In 1964, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, my parents donated an antique silver Megillah Case and Purim scroll to Chizuk Amuno, which is now displayed in the museum in the lobby of the sanctuary.
The “Kolker Youth Center” was our major gift to Chizuk Amuno. The dedi-cation ceremony was conducted by Rabbi
Israel Goldman, in 1969, in memory of my devoted father, Benjamin Kolker.
Chizuk Amuno is always in my heart, and has certainly strengthened my faith and helped to shape my life.
“Strengthening the Faith” Gloria Hack, a lifelong member of Chizuk Amuno Congregation, is proud to share how her family’s involvements in our synagogue across the generations have touched her life. If you would like to receive a full copy of Gloria’s reflections, please contact Melissa Halpern at [email protected]. Below is a few excerpts to honor Gloria’s devotion to and pride in Chizuk Amuno Congregation.
Photograph shows members of the Kolker
family with J. Benjamin Katzner (left to right):
“Budd” Kolker, Miriam Kolker, J. Benjamin
Katzner, Gloria Kolker hack, fabian Kolker
Groundbreaking ceremony for the third
segment of the stevenson rd campus held
on March 12, 1967. Photograph shows irving
Grant with shovel and hazzan abba Weisgal
looking at the hole in the ground, Gloria hack
featured in background.
Rosenbloom ReliGious scHool
hebrew name Carnivalsunday, January 10
Our Kindergarten and first grade families come together to explore their Hebrew names through carnival games and activities. Do you know the significance of your Hebrew name?
stars and sprinklessaTurday, January 30
As three stars appear in the sky, our third grade superstars lead their families in Havdalah and celebrate their Hebrew reading skills with an ice cream sundae bar.
Netivon and Achshav
Our over 80 Netivon and Achshav students in grades 8-12 will continue to meet on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30. Highlights of the program include special guest educators, meetings with our Israeli Baltimore/Ashkelon Partner-ship ambassadors, and Israel High, an Israel advocacy program sponsored by the Center for Jewish Education and Jerusalem University. During the spring semester, students can also look forward to Israeli movie nights, NYC trips, and leadership training opportunities.
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Bimah Flowers
SHABBAT, JAnUArY 2 / 21 TeveT
in Memory of:
gertrude Weiner by sylvia Weiner & family.
raymond layton by his wife & children.
Meyer l. stein by his family.
samuel beckes by elissa ness.
minnie baraban, mother, by drs. Jay Baraban & liba
Goldblum & family.
yale aarons by his wife & children.
sadye pollack, mother, by faye & howard a. Pollack
& family.
abe leibowitz by his family.
Charles H. Hoffberger by his daughter &
grandchildren.
Jack bass, father, by linda & robert eisenberg & terry
& Marc Bass.
sHABBAT, JAnUArY 9 / 28 TeveT
in Memory of:
sarabelle bass, mother, by Brina & Jay Pintzuk &
family.
Joseph sklar, father, by ina & nathan Caplan & family,
& franny & lee stotsky & family.
richard Fine by his family.
stanley gamson by irma Gamson & family.
dr. Herbert b. Copeland, Jr, father, by Marsha &
richard Manekin & family.
reuben Wall, father, by frada Wall & family.
rose Conn by allan Conn.
sara Fox glazer, mother, by lowell r. Glazer & family.
sam berlin, father, by Karla & stanley schulman &
family.
ron Cooper by Melody Cooper & family
solomon s. glassgold by his children.
Helena powers, mother, by Jeffrey & Mark Powers.
Frieda Crockin grant, mother, by sally & arthur Grant
& family.
Harold elkin, father, by sandra & david abramoff & family.
dorothy Cohen, mother, by harriet helfand & family.
abraham Weinstein by Marvin solomon & family.
gilbert bulmash, father, by Patsy Beth & dr. sheldon
Milner & family.
Florence Fineman, on her birthday, by her children &
grandchildren.
SHABBAT, JAnUArY 16 / 6 SHevAT
in Honor of:
the Bar Mitzvah of nathaniel lee lerman, by
his parents, Caryn & dr. brian lerman, and his
grandparents, helen & donald lerman
the Bar Mitzvah of daniel Henry stoller, by his
parents, edina & dr. Kenneth stoller, and his
grandmother, Zena stoller
in Memory of:
beryl & leonard Haimowitz, grandparents of nathaniel
lee lerman, on the occasion of nathaniel’s Bar
Mitzvah
alma & Herb rothschild and bert stoller, grandparents
of daniel henry stoller, on the occasion of daniel’s
Bar Mitzvah
miriam brager by her children, grandchildren & great-
grandchildren.
dr. maimon Cohen by his family.
renee morgenstern, mother, by lisa & stuart levine.
dr. alfred J. Cole, father, by sharon & ronald Cole
& family.
dr. alfred J. Cole, father, by linda & dr. Jeffrey Cole
& family.
morris Wolf, father, by donna & robert Wolf & family.
louis n. blatt, father, by stuart r. Blatt & family.
nettie lachman, mother, by isobel Weiner & family.
regina massouda, mother, by lily & dr. Warren
Massouda & family.
beryl Weiner by sylvia Weiner, rita Weiner, ira
Weiner & lynn Weinberg, robin Weiner & brian &
marc Weiner.
philip geber by deborah & leonard foland & family.
Caroline a. kaplan, mother, by Joyce & louis i.
Kaplan.
rebecca goldner, mother, by rosalind & dr. alfred
Kronthal.
Faye plotkin, mother, by Marlene & bernie gerber,
children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren.
lawrence rose, husband, father & grandfather, by
sharon rose & family.
lillian & louis Fromkin by Jerome shane & family.
rose & samuel pollack, parents, by harriet Pollack and
Marlene & dr. irvin Pollack.
sarah & maurice Hirschhorn, parents, by harriet
feinglass & children, ellen & dr. mark gordon &
barbara rothstein.
bernard b. Cohen, by his wife Beverly K. Cohen,
children & grandchildren.
dr. nathaniel nuger, uncle, by ellen & dan Karlin and
dr. lewis Klotzman
arthur bronfein by his wife, children & grandchildren.
rabbi israel m. goldman by the congregation.
lena uliss, mother, by vera & Barry Wasserman & family.
lillian rose by sharon rose & family.
SHABBAT, JAnUArY 23 / 13 SHevAT
in Honor of:
the Bat Mitzvah of emily brooke senker, by her parents,
Marcee & andrew senker, and her grandparents, Polly
& allan senker and elinore & Marty rabinowitz
in Memory of:
Fannie Zinz savage, mother, by herbert s. Zinz,
children & grandchildren.
Herbert J. kleiman, by his wife & family.
louis handelman by donna J. handelman & family.
david ellison by his family.
Henry O. shor by his wife, shirley, & family.
morris gendason, father, by sharon rose & family.
Faybian milner, father, by Patsy Beth & dr. sheldon
Milner & family.
sylvia setren by Jeffrey setren & family.
alan J. Fishlin by alita & ron Millen & family.
irving a. smith by his family.
Clara & isaac siegel, parents & grandparents, by
roslyn & Melvin siegel & family & sylvia
Gamerman & family.
ida berman & minnie dora lerner, mothers, by their
families.
Jennie kemper by her children & grandchildren.
minnie r. & Herman Fox by their daughter natalie
Jeffrey & their grandchildren.
sheldon Holstein, father, by ann & ronald holstein &
family.
bernard b. bloomberg by estelle Bloomberg & family.
milton addis, father, by diane & stephen dansicker &
family.
stuart tilson, on his birthday, by his family.
SHABBAT, JAnUArY 30 / 20 SHevAT
in Memory of:
Hyman shear, father, by Miriam & dr. Joseph shear &
family.
dora “dutchie” needle, mother, by lynne Komins &
family & Jack needle & family.
louis diamond by shirley diamond & family.
isadore pateka, father & grandfather, by Marlene
szapiro and Jay szapiro.
Charlotte l. eisenberg, mother, by linda & robert
eisenberg & family.
Carl schechter by dara & dr. ronald schechter &
noah and nicole.
donald levy, father & grandfather, by linda & Mark
levy and Mandy & aaron levy.
lena & samuel Friedman, parents, by arlene &
Kenneth friedman.
anna l. Fuchsman & david benjamin by harvey a.
Jerome & family.
burton blum, brother, by elke & arnold neuburger &
family.
david krol, father, by harriet & dr. alan friedman &
family.
anna nochumowitz, mother, by her family.
morris r. Walman, father, by dr. ted Walman & family.
steven michael levy by linda & Mark levy and Mandy
& aaron levy.
Jerold i. lenrow, father & grandfather, by ruth & Jay
lenrow & family.
ruth robbins, mother, by arlene & Kenneth friedman
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irene & JeroMe WAsserKrUG AdUlt edUCAtion fUnd
mr. & mrs. richard Wasserkrug in memory of dorris
Binder Cronin & irene & Jerry Wasserkrug
JAred sCott leVY MeMoriAl sCholArshiP
fUnd
mark & linda levy in honor of Wynne Moffet’s Bat
Mitzvah
mark & linda levy in memory of Michael B. levin
KrieGer sCheCter dAY sChool
sCholArshiP fUnd
Joy & dr. eugene katz in honor of Mark Pressman
being featured in the article “Career of Compassion” in
the Jewish Times.
Joy & dr. eugene katz in honor of heller and dr. ari for
their son aaron’s Bar Mitzvah.
Joy & dr. eugene katz in honor of anita and elliot
King’s birth of their grandchild
elda & dr. david schwartz in honor of david shapiro on
his 60th birthday
Tzeira minka in honor of Jodi and dan Wahlberg for
hannah’s Bat Mitzvah
ann berman in memory of Jay Cohen; Benjamin
elkayam; evelyn seltzer; and Barbara shenkin.
ann berman in honor of Barbara Cohen for her special
birthday
lois and louis Hoffman in memory of Jay Cohen
sinai Hospital Care management department in
memory of Jay Cohen
KrieGer sCheCter dAY sChool sPeCiAl
offerinG
sondra and martin greenberg in honor of Carol and
Burton hirsch
sally and dr. anton grobani in honor of ellen friedman
for the birth of her granddaughter, Carly rose
KUrt And ernA Weiler MeMoriAl
sCholArshiP fUnd
elizabeth & dr. bruce shapiro in honor of dr. Jeffrey Cole
MAHZOriM fUnd
dr. & mrs. arnold brenner in honor of dr. Jerome ross
& Jaclyn ross medina’s special Birthdays
MArCiA & dr JerrY BUxBAUM endoWMent
fUnd
Jerry buxbaum in honor of Jackie Glassgold’s special
birthday
MiriAM foss MeMoriAl fUnd
Cindy & glenn easton in memory of Miriam foss
Jennifer, scott, & rose robinson in memory of Miriam
foss
PAthWAYs to MensChliKeit fUnd
larry & lynne lichtig in honor of Mallorie Kaplan’s Bat
Mitzvah
PAUline And iVAn oshrine KrieGer
sCheChter endoWMent fUnd
ivan Oshrine in memory of Jerome Gudelsky
PlAYGroUnd fUnd
glenn easton in honor of dawn reznik and Paulette
Pollack
mr. darrell & dr. randi braman in honor of Maddie and
sam Braman
rezniK frier sCholArshiP fUnd
dawn reznik wishing Myrna diamond a full & speedy
recovery.
dawn reznik in honor of delia & Bobby Benn’s 50th
Wedding anniversary.
dawn reznik in honor of olivia dackman’s Bat
Mitzvah.
The Frier family in memory of Jerome Gudelsky.
sPeCiAl offerinG ConGreGAtionAl
sUPPort
earl & lorraine raffel in honor of their aliyah
ellen & Terry Himelfarb in honor of Jackie ross’s
special birthday
irv & Henrietta abramson in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Jack
shenk’s 50th Wedding anniversary
Jenny baker in honor of birth of Carly rose friedman
larry & gerri kobren in honor of Jerry ross’s special
birthday
larry & gerri kobren in honor of Jackie ross’s special
birthday
miriam & arnie kahn in honor of Julian ferrandi’s Bar
Mitzvah
mrs. gloria Hack in honor of Jonathan Kolker’s
marriage
nate & ina Caplan in honor of birth of Mr. & Mrs. Joel
Goldwasser’s Granddaughter
saul & Joan gurney in honor of dr. & Mrs. Jay rudo’s
grandson, david’s Bar Mitzvah
saul & Joan gurney in honor of dr. Jay rudo’s 70th
birthday
anita meddin in memory of herschel Polakoff
beth goldsmith in memory of lillian s. Greenwald
betty richman in memory of herschel Polakoff
dr. edward & mrs. Carol gratz in memory of herschel
Polakoff
mr. Harvey goodman in memory of alice Goodman
Helen saltzman in memory of Judge i. Marshall seidler
phyllis and Jeffrey Cramer in memory of dr. lila
schwartz
sheri, eric, Mallory & Matthew Gordon in memory of
evelyn seltzer
steve & diane dansicker in memory of herschel
Polakoff
arline nitzberg in honor of Julian ferrandi’s Bar
Mitzvah
Jenny baker in honor of Goldie yaillen’s engagement
Jenny baker in honor of the birth of harrison ray fried
Jordon & beverly max in memory of anna Miller
linda Caplan
barry Wolfe in memory of howard saul Wolfe
sanford block in memory of Melvin Block
stephen leven in memory of Maurice leven
audrey levine in memory of flora Pearlstein
andy miller & sandra dzija in honor of Joan & rubin
Miller’s 60th anniversary
Minnie GArBer & rose GreenBerG
sCholArshiP fUnd
Carol & burton Hirsch in honor of sandra & Marty
Greenberg’s 60th anniversary
stAff holidAY Gift fUnd
Cindy & Glenn easton in honor of Maintenance staff
neil & dixie leikach
rABBi shUlMAn’s disCretionArY fUnd
Judy & Bob Schwartz, in appreciation of rabbi
shulman for officiating the funeral of lila schwartz.
rABBi WeChsler’s disCretionArY fUnd
ruth & Bill Gann, for officiating at the unveiling of
Charles Kramer.
dr. shUAlY’s disCretionArY fUnd
Emily, David, Lucy and Bennett Demsky, in
appreciation of his kindness and help.
Terumot HaKodeshWe are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation or one of our schools in honor or in memory of loved
ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation.
sacred tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue office, 410-486-6400, or by logging
on to your Chaverweb account from the Giving page of our website.
if you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion, please contact Beth Goldsmith,
development Chair, or Glenn easton, executive director, at the synagogue.
Contact Judy Simkon in the
Rabbinic Office, 410-486-6400,
ext. 232 or [email protected]
to receive an itinerary.
Israel Experience
2016HISTORY & DESTINY
MARCH 27 - APRIL 7, 2016Escorted by Rabbi Ron
and Robin Shulman
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Policy for late openings due to inclement Weather
in order to better accommodate fam-
ilies and coordinate building usage,
when our schools need to open late,
both Ksds and GeCeC will have either
a 9 a.m. start or a 10 a.m. start. We no
longer use “one-hour” or “two-hour
delay” as our plan.
Please call our school hotline,
410-244-1199; check the Chizuk amuno
website, www.chizukamuno.org, face-
book, or tune into WBal for schedule
changes due to inclement weather;
or sign up for the school emergency
text system. a complete description of
our policy can be found on the school
webpage.
When inclement weather occurs on
a sunday morning, rrs families should
check the Chizuk amuno website.
save tHe Date
for our Playground Build
may 22, may 29, may 30
Be a part of this amazing effort to
create a meaningful play space
that we will build with our own
hands. our community play-
ground and amphitheater will be a
place for kids, families, community
to enjoy for many years to come.
Join us as we build a community
while building our playground.
Feel free to contact us with questions or interest in
sponsorship at [email protected]
Thank you for your support!
save tHe DateChizuk amuno welcomes
David Gregory newsman and author of
How’s Your Faith? an unlikely Spiritual Journey
sunday, april 10 aT 10:30 a.m.The Phyllis and Louis Friedman Community Lecture
David Gregory will share his personal and professional journey, exploring questions of personal faith, spiritual-ity, family, and Jewish identity. Our morning will include brunch and David Gregory’s presentation fol-lowed by a discussion. We are grateful to Phyllis and Louis Friedman for making possible Mr. Gregory’s visit to our synagogue community.
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superhero Purim Carnivalsunday, marCH 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Parent Association of Chizuk Amuno SchoolsJoin heroes and heroines big and small to help defeat the evil Haman! Our Purim Carnival is full of fun, games, and prizes. Purim scheduleWednesday, marCH 23
6:15 p.m. Traditional megillah reading, esterson auditorium
7:00 p.m. Family megillah reading, sanctuary
8:00 p.m. Superhero Party
uperheroPURIM