MAY–JUNE 2019NISAN–IYAR–SIVAN 5779

VOLUME 49 ISSUE 9

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Rabbi.........................................Joshua Ben-GideonExecutive Director...........................Corie HamptonDirector of Education......................Jason CathcartTutor/Instructor.....................................Philip SilverOffice Administrator............................Kathy ClontzMarketing & Comm Specialist.......Juliet GoodmanFinance Director.....................................Lucy SmithFacilities Manager................................Steve SchubMashgiach............................................Joy Thomas

OfficersPresident.......................................Stanley HammerPresident-Elect....................................Mike NicholsVice President...............................Lewis WeinstockVice President............................................Dan WolfVice President............................................Dani LuftVice President...................................Marshall TuckSecretary..............................................Sara JacobsTreasurer..............................................Jack KaplanImmediate Past President............Josef Silverman

Board of TrusteesCheryl GreenbergStuart KaufmanDavid KriegsmanRobin LecinDavid MandelAmanda MbuviBill MeyerhofferEmilie SametRick Schneid

Presidential AppointeesDebbie BarryCathy Levinson

Sisterhood President..........................Heather GertMen’s Club President................................Hal PinesBuilding and Grounds.......................Marshall TuckBudget and Finance....................David KriegsmanChesed...............................................Annette DavisEducation......................................Cheryl GreenbergFundraising..........................................Mike NicholsMembership.......................................Alyssa SametReligious Life................................Lewis WeinstockStrategic Planning.........................Josef Silverman

THE BETH DAVIDSYNAGOGUE BULLETIN

A bi-monthly publication ofBeth David Synagogue

804 Winview DriveGreensboro, NC 27410

336.294.0007

bethdavidsynagogue.orginfo@bdgso.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Calendar and Service Times...............................3

President’s Message...........................................4

Rabbi’s Message.................................................5

Executive Director’s Message.............................6

Director of Education’s Message.........................7

Youth Programs...................................................7

Synagogue Events...............................................9

Mazel Tovs & Condolences...............................12

Community Programs........................................13

Life Events.........................................................14

Contributions...................................................15

BETH DAVIDMAY–JUNE 2019 / NISAN–IYAR–SIVAN 5779

CALENDARMAY

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1Film Screening: Commemorate Yom HaShoah with ascreening of Who Will Write Our History, 7:00 pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 4Park ‘n’ Shabbat: Soccer and ultimate frisbee for everyone! The playground will be open for all to enjoy, 4:00 pm.

TUESDAY, MAY 7Yom HaZikaron: Join us for a Yom HaZikaron memorial service, 7:00 pm.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8Yom HaAtzma’ut: Celebrate Yom HaAtzma’ut with acommunity celebration at Temple Emanuel! There will be a Batsheva concert followed by a reception, 7:00 pm

THURSDAY, MAY 16Annual Congregational Meeting: Beth David’s annualmeeting to recap the past year, induct new board members, thank outgoing board members, and vote on importantsynagogue issues, 7:30 pm.

SUNDAY, MAY 19Brisket Smokeout Festival: Join us for Beth David’s firstannual Brisket Smokeout! There will be brisket, other food options (vegetarian options available), games, and music! Festivities start at 1:00 pm. Get tickets online now!

THURSDAY, MAY 23Lag BaOmer Lunch: Join us for a hotdog lunch, 12:00 pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 25Confirmation Shabbat: Honor the Confirmation Class of 2019, 9:30 am.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1Erev Shavuot Tikkun: Come learn on Shavuot, 7:30 pm

RECURRING PROGRAMS SERVICE TIMESSUNDAY• Out of the Garden (May 26 & June 23), LindleyElementary School, 2:00 pm• StreetWatch (May 26 & June 23), 211 S. Greene Street, 4:00 pm

MONDAY• Israeli Folk Dancing (weekly), 7:30 pm

TUESDAY• Torah Study (weekly), 10:00 am• Naomi’s Knitters (weekly), 10:00 am• Vatikim (May 15, 28 & June 11), 12:00 pm• Hebrew High (dates TBD), 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY• Hebrew School (May 1,8, 15), 4:00 pm

THURSDAY• Ma’or (weekly), 9:15 am• Middot HaLev (dates TBD), 7:00 pm

SATURDAY• Shabbat Shelanu (May 4,11,18), 10:00 am• Shabbat Katan (May 18), 11:00 am• Torah Study (weekly), 12:30 pm

SHABBAT SERVICE TIMESFriday, 5:45 pmSaturday, 9:30 am(Kiddush)

MORNING MINYAN TIMESThursday, 7:00 am(Breakfast)

EVENING MINYAN TIMESSunday, 5:45 pmMonday, 5:45 pmTuesday, 5:45 pmWednesday, 5:45 pmThursday, 5:45 pmSaturday, 5:45 pm

May 3–4: Parshat Achrei MotCandle lighting 7:50 pmHavdalah 8:51 pm

May 10–11: Parshat KedoshimCandle lighting 7:56 pmHavdalah 8:57 pm

May 17–18: Parshat EmorCandle lighting 8:02 pmHavdalah 9:02 pm

May 24–25: Parshat BeharCandle lighting 8:07 pmHavdalah 9:08 pm

May 31: Parshat BechukotaiCandle lighting 8:12 pm

June 1: Parshat BechukotaiHavdalah 9:12 pm

June 7–8: Parshat BamidbarErev ShavuotCandle lighting 8:16 pmCandle lighting 9:16 pm

June 14–15: Parshat NassoCandle lighting 8:19 pmHavdalah 9:19 pm

June 21-22: Parshat Beha’alatchaCandle lighting 8:21 pmHavdalah 9:21 pm

June 28-29: Parshat Sh’lachCandle lighting 8:22 pmHavdalah 9:22 pm

SHABBAT SCHEDULE

This information may change as the date of the eventsapproach. For the most complete and accurate information, visit us online at bethdavidsynagogue.org and check our email announcements.

JUNE

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Presiding at our Annual Meeting on May 16th will mark my last official act as Beth David’s president, and this is my finalMessage from the President. In pastcolumns I have thanked selected Beth David congregants who spearheaded andparticipated in our programs andactivities—too numerous to mention here—which continually strengthen oursynagogue. Many Thanks.

This month, I extend my sincere andheartfelt thanks to the entire congregation

for the honor andprivilege of serving as your president for the past two years.During my tenure I have been fortunate to have the support of a wise executive committee and a dedicated Board of Trustees. I have enjoyed working with Rabbi Ben-Gideon, Executive Directors Corie Hampton and her predecessor Mindy Kutchei, and Director of Education Jason Cathcart and his predecessor, Rabbi Michael Ross. I greatly appreciate their focused commitment to BethDavid’s growth and success.

As your president, I have also had the pleasure of working closely with Kathy Clontz, our office administrator, Steve Schub, our facilities director, and Joy Thomas, who manages our kitchen. I appreciate their consistent and dedicated efforts on behalf of our synagogue. Lucy Smith, our efficient and thoughtful financial director, works tirelessly to balance our books and I have enjoyed working with her for the past two years. And as your president, I gained an even greater appreciation of Phil Silver’s important contribution to Beth David.

Finally, I thank my dear wife Judith for her unfailing support and patience during the last two years. Beth David at 75 Our synagogue was officially formed in December 1944. During 2020, we will celebrate our 75th Anniversary and renew ourcommitment to sustaining Beth David. Since its inception, Beth David has played an important role in the Greensboro Jewish Community. Beth David’s members have been active leaders in the Greensboro Jewish Federation, B’nai Shalom Day School and the American Hebrew Academy. Beth David is the only synagogue within a 75-mile radius of Greensboro housing a Jewish day school; it is the only synagogue in the Triad holding dailyegalitarian minyans. We host Torah study groups, and serve the greater community through our member’s participation inStreetWatch and Out of the Garden.

As your outgoing president, I offer some candid observations on the changes we have experienced in the past, and the challenges we will confront in the future.

Tradition and ChangeIn the past, American Judaism’s Conservative Movement adopted a motto of “Tradition and Change,” reflecting our obedience to and respect for Jewish law, while at the same time recognizing the competing demands of the modern society in which we live and work. At Beth David we have successfully retained our adherence to Jewish law, while adapting to societal changes. For example, within the memory of many congregants, women did notparticipate in our services as equals. Today, it is not unusual to attend a Shabbat service and see more women than men on the bima. We are unquestionably stronger as a fully egalitarian

synagogue!

Today, one important challenge we face is accommodatingintermarried couples while retaining our adherence to Jewish law and tradition.

According to the 2013 Pew Research Center report, rates of inter-marriage vary considerably among the major U.S. Jewish move-ments or denominations. Virtually all Orthodox respondents who are married have a Jewish spouse (98%), and mostmarried Conservative Jews also have Jewish spouses (73%). Half of Reform Jews who are married have a Jewish spouse. Among married Jews who have no denominational affiliation, 31% have a Jewish spouse.

Today, our challenge is not the rate of intermarriage, but rather how we welcome intermarried couples, ensure that both theJewish and his or her non-Jewish spouse are comfortable at Beth David, and share with them our commitment to traditional and authentic Jewish practice.

During the past several years, Beth David and other traditionally conservative synagogues have undertaken significant steps toensure that intermarried couples and their children are fully welcome in our synagogue. In coming years, we will likely need to redouble our efforts, not only to welcome intermarried couples into our community, but also to recognize their spiritual and social needs in supporting their Jewish spouses and children. Thatsupport might include, when appropriate, accessible conversion to Judaism. I am confident we can and should meet thesechallenges without sacrificing our traditional commitment to our Torah and the practices which are crucial to the survival ofJudaism.

Financial Challenges In the past ten years synagogues across the United States have faced serious financial challenges; Beth David has not beenimmune from this problem, and it is imperative that ourmembership fully recognize the true costs of quality programming and maintenance of our physical plant. But it is equally important that we do not let our financial challenges blind us to our unique and vital role in the Greensboro Jewish community. Believing in the dedication of our members, I am confident that if we honestly recognize and address our financial challenges, we will meet those challenges and succeed in our mission of being a warm and welcoming synagogue.

Anticipating ChangeWithin the past year we have organized committees dedicated to studying and recommending appropriate changes to our bylaws. We have also formed a small strategic planning committee. I trust that the product of these committees’ efforts will further enhance our ability to continue our important roles as a house of prayer, a house of study and a house of assembly.

Welcome Mike NicholsOur incoming President, Mike Nichols, has rendered invaluable service as a board member and as President-Elect; he will serve us well in the coming years.

Once again, thank you for the privilege of serving as your president for the past two years.

B’shalomStanley Hammer

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEBy Stanley Hammer

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Beth David and Beyond

In my first couple of months in Greensboro, Frank Nelson spent a few hours with me, driving me around and introducing me to thedirectors of the funeral homes while also showing me important places in Greensboro. He took me to the cemetery where we walked around and saw the graves of some founding members and

families of Beth David. I heard the infamous story about the wooden planks (if you don’t know, ask a long-time member). We went past important institutions like Yum Yum Ice Cream, and of course we went past the original Beth David location on East Lake Drive.

Since then I have heard many stories about that building (more than a few from Mindy Kutchei). Now, whenever I drive downBenjamin Parkway and draw close to Battleground Avenue, I look to my right and see the original Beth David location and even though I have never been in the building or really have a personal connection to it, it feels like a special place to me.

There is a direct connection between that building and our current location. The East Lake building made possible our eventual home on Winview Drive. While the designs and styles of the buildings are very different, there is a powerful continuity between them through the people and events which made/make each place sacred—what happened on the inside. All of the community celebrations, family simchas, funerals and other events that first happened there and now happen here—this shared history connects these two places.

The special energy of connection that runs through the Beth David community is clear when you drive by the East Lake location AND of course when you drive into our parking lot or walk on Winview Drive. And that special feeling is present when we get together outside of our building as well—whether it is through an official Beth David program, old friends getting together or just bumping into someone you recognize from shul at The Fresh Market or Harris Teeter.

That sacred connection pulses within our community wherever we are—you might think of it as Beth David beyond our walls. One place this has been especially true for a considerable period of time is at Abbotswood at Irving Park senior living. Risa Hanau has been captaining a monthly evening minyan on the first Monday of the month, and she has been assisted by a number of volunteers. Risa has informed Stanley and me that she will no longer be able to lead this effort. Our entire community owes a debt of gratitude to Risa for bringing Beth David to Abbotswood for all of these years. Yasher Koach and Todah Rabbah, Risa.

The mission that Risa helped to fulfill remains an important one. While some Beth David members live in various seniorcommunities around Greensboro, the densest concentrations are at two in particular, Abbotswood and Wellspring. Going forward I will be establishing a fixed day of the month to visit with our people at each facility. The third Wednesday of May (May 15), I will be at Abbotswood and on the fourth Wednesday of May (May 22),

I will be at Wellspring, both days at 10:00 am near the front desk where each community has comfortable seating areas. I hope that this will increase the amount of time I am able to spend with our members in both communities. I look forward to seeing all of you both at Beth David and beyond.

Shalom,

Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon

RABBI’S MESSAGEBy Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon

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This time of year always makes me miss Israel. We are about to honor the fallen soldiers of Israel during Yom HaZikaron and then celebrate Israel’s independence on Yom HaAtzma’ut. And last month, I spent 3 days inWashington, DC at the AIPAC Policy Conference talking all things Israel and the Middle East with 18,000 other people.

AIPAC Policy Conference is one of my favorite times of year. During

the general sessions you are able to hear from a lot of top leaders in the world, including the President of the EU, top democrat and republican leaders, and leaders from the major political parties in Israel. But even better than that are the breakout sessions throughout the conference. There are so many topics to choose from, it is so hard to narrow down my top choices!

Throughout the past year at Beth David, I’ve been taking the iEngage class led by Rabbi Ben-Gideon, on Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We’ve been able to learn fromleaders via video recordings, including Yossi Klein Halevi and Dr. Tal Becker. At the AIPAC Policy Conference I was able to explore Zionism and peace resolution with both of them in person. It truly was a great and inspiring experience.

However, my favorite session from this year’s AIPAC PolicyConference was Zionism and Feminism: An Unbreakable Bond. Erin Schrode, Chloé Valdary and Jill Barkley were the panelists and

each of them are proud Zionists, coming into their path to Israel in different ways. Erin Schrode, a young millennial who ran for US Congress last year, spoke passionately about how her Judaism and Zionism were used against her in her campaign, both from the far left and the far right. Chloé Valdary explained the power of social media as a tool for anti-Zionism and how we can use it as a tool to promote our personal feelings about Israel. Jill Barkley is a director for Emerge America, helping women to pursue political positions. It was great to be in a room with these powerful women who are all working to make change in different ways, but all three were trying to empower women and hold true to their Zionist beliefs.

Now that I have to wait another whole year before PolicyConference again, I try and find ways to keep all of the topics I explored back in March in Washington, DC fresh in my mind. I’m currently re-reading two books concurrently, Letters to MyPalestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi and My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel by Ari Shavit. I am also following a lot of the speakers from the conference on social media, which allows to me to see their opinions on current topics and getexposure to articles that I might not have seen otherwise.

As I write this column, I sit here wondering when will I be in Israel next. I miss drinking an iced Aroma to start my day, goingshopping at Mahane Yehuda before Shabbat comes in, attending Kabbalat Shabbat at the port in Tel Aviv, eating hummus at my favorite place in Jerusalem and spending quality time with my family. The culture and food cannot be reproduced in this country. Not sure when you will be there next either? Ask Rabbi Ben-Gideon (info@bdgso.org) about our Beth David trip to Israel in June 2020!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEBy Corie Hampton

Let us know if you’re ill or hospitalized

Rabbi Ben-Gideon wants to support BethDavid Members and their families during times of illness.

Due to HIPAA regulations, he cannot call thehospital and check if someone is a patient.

If you - or you know a family member orcongregant - are ill and would appreciate a visit or call from the rabbi, please contact the synagogue office at 336.294.0007 x100 or Rabbi Ben-Gideon at 608.320.5352 orrabbi@bdgso.org.

Thank you for helping him support you during times of illness and stress.

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Shavuot is a time forcelebration. We recall the day that God gave the TenCommandments to Moshe and the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. It’s one of the shalosh regalim, three pilgrimage festivals. The other shalosh regalim require us to prepare in major ways. On Sukkot we literally build booths. We eat there, socialize there and some of us even sleep there! It takes a lot of time and effort to

prepare for Sukkot. Pesach involves the cleaning of our homes, ridding ourselves of chametz, endless hours of cooking for the Seder and much more. In contrast, there are no mitzvot,commandments, associated with Shavuot. However, manywonderful customs have developed over the years.

• Eating of dairy foods – Blitzes, cheesecakes and burekas.Tradition teaches us that we should consume dairy foods onShavuot, but why? Several answers are provided for us. Onereason may be that we are promised a “land flowing with milk and honey” in Exodus and the Song of Songs states that “milk and honey are under your tongue”. Another idea shows that gematria, Jewish numerology, explains that the letters that make up theHebrew word for dairy, halav, add up to 40. That is the exactnumber of days that Moshe spent on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments and other teachings.

• Reading of Megillat Ruth – Ruth’s story is of a Moabite woman whose husband dies. She then follows her Israelite mother-in-law into the Jewish people. As we celebrate accepting God’s

commandments, Ruth embraces her new faith and becomes a Jew.

• The study of Torah – According to a story in the Midrash, the night before the Torah was given, the Israelites retired early to be well-rested for the momentous day ahead, but they overslept and Moses had to wake them up because God was already waiting on the mountaintop. To rectify this flaw in the national character, many Jews stay up all night to learn Torah.

Take the opportunity to celebrate Shavuot at home! You can have Blintz Loaf for dinner (recipe below), learn about the importance of Ruth and her story and read some bible stories that you may never have heard before. Be sure to join us for our Community Tikun Leil Shavuot on June 8 as we stay up late, learn from each other and enjoy a nosh.

Blintz Loaf recipe 1 lb. cottage cheese 3 eggs ½ cup flour ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder ½ stick margarine, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix melted margarine with cottage cheese, add everything else; mix well. Pour into a well greased loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes or until brown. Serve as is or: • dust with powdered sugar • serve with blueberry/cherry sauce • serve with sour cream

- Jason

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION’S MESSAGEBy Jason Cathcart

Wednesday, 4–6 pm• May 1, 8, 15

SHABBAT SHELANU Saturday, 10 am–12 pm • May 4, 11, 18

SHABBAT KATANA Shabbat programs for families with

children from infants to first grade

Saturday, 11 am–12 pm• May 18

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

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SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

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SYNAGOGUE EVENTSMitzvah Day BreakfastMay 5, 9:00 amTemple EmanuelWe will be assisting the Temple Brotherhood in organizing and preparing the food.

Mother’s Day BrunchMay 12, 10:00 am–noonMen’s Club will be organizing and preparing the brunch. Entertainment by Andy Shlosberg. Look out for moreinformation on the Beth David website and emails.

Men’s Club MeetingMay 14, 7:00 pm–8:30 pmGibb’s Hundred Brewing Company, 504 State St.Social event, no agenda.

Israeli Scouts Friendship CaravanJune 4, 7:00 pmIsraeli Scout performance with Men’s Club Hotdog Dinner.

VATIKIM SHEDULE

May 14Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon will speak.

May 28Off-site with Jewish Family Services

June 11Closing celebration!

Vatikim on June 11th is the last before summer. Vatikim will resume in the fall.

Vatikim is generously supported by the BJH Foundation and the William A. Stern Foundation.

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MAZEL TOVS AND CONDOLENCESMazel Tov to

• Anita & Mark Hyman on the engagement of their daughter, Danielle, to Adam Aronson.

Our Condolences to

• Elyse (Stuart) Tafeen, on the death of Elyse’s mother, Helen Berman, z”l.

• Susan (Freddy) Robinson on the death of her Susan’s father, Stanley Fox, z”l.

• Elaine Germain, on the death of her brother-in-law, Gerald (Jerry) Germain, z”l.

• Ari (Laura) Hausman on the death of Ari’s cousin,Samantha Josephson, z”l.

• The Goldberg family on the passing of Rabbi SolomonGoldberg, z”l.

• Esthler Leise on the death of her husband, William (Bill) Kastern, z”l.

• Marsha (Jon) Glazman on the death of Marsha’s sister-in-law, Barbarbara Jay, z”l.

• Mary Berkelhammer on the death of her brother, Warren Bass, z”l.

MAZEL TOV TO OUR B’NAI MITZVAHJennifer Pearlman, daughter of Fred and Kelly Pearlman, will become a batmitzvah on May 19. We would like to invite the entire congregation to the service that morning, and a Kiddush Lunch after given by us and Jennifer’s grandmother, Sarah Pearlman. Jennifer is a 7th grader at Cornerstone Charter Academy. Jen-nifer is anxiously awaiting summer, when she will be playing tennis and swimming. She also loves soccer, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling to the beach and mountains.

For Jennifer’s Bat Mitzvah project, she has been extensively involved withStreetWatch with Beth David to feed those in need in downtown Greensboro. She has already raised over $400 for the organization. StreetWatch also provided hygiene items for people in need and as part of the Bat Mitzvah project, Jennifer is asking people to donate much needed items for the summer: toothpaste,deodorant, and sunscreen. Donation bins will be placed in the Synagogue.

Noam Ben-Gideon will celebrate his bar mitzvah on June 1. A seventh-grader at Bnai Shalom Day School, Noam is an aspiring comedian and cartoonist. (Follow him on Instagram @homics_). Noam brings his spirit of humor, curiosity, andkindness to everything he does. He enjoys playing baseball, cheering for the Red Sox, serving as gabbai at minyan and debating current and historical issues. He looks forward to celebrating with the community.

AUFRUFThe Yardenay and Rockowitz families are filled with joy as they celebrate the wedding of Ben Yardenay, son of Pnina andNachum, and Leora Rockowitz, daughter of Julie and Noah, z”l. Ben, a native of our community, and Leora, from New Rochelle, NY, met and currently reside in Austin, TX. The community is invited to the Shabbat Chatan “Aufruf” of Ben and Leora on May 25th, proceeded by Kiddush and Lunch-in.

CONFIRMATION SHABBATMazel tov to Beth David’s 2019 confirmation students Ari Goulder, Aaron Meyerhoffer, and Lauren Slakter! Shabbat on May 25th will honor their acheivement.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

B’NAI SHALOM DAY SCHOOL find more information at bnai-shalom.orgZimriyahMay 9, 6:30–8:30 pmBeth David Social HallJoin B’nai Shalom students as they perform in the annual Zimriyah Show. Open to the entire community!

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES find more information at jfsgreensboro.orgSpouses Caregiver Support GroupThursday, May 2 & Thursday, June 6, morningsJewish Family ServicesIf you are interested, call Deborah Frisco, Clinical SocialWorker at 336-852-4829 ext. 226, or email her at dfrisco@shalomgreensboro.org.

Mitzvah DayMay 5, 9:00 amKickoff at Temple EmanuelSign up online! For assistance, email David Frazier atdfrazier@shalomgreensboro.org.

CarFit for Older AdultsMay 16, 1:00–4:00 pmFederation Parking LotDiscover your perfect “fit” with AARP’s Driver Safety’s CarFit event. This is a free, interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicles “fit” them to increase safety and mobility. • Review 12 key areas of your fit to your car such as adequate space from the steering wheel, proper seat belt use, and properly adjusted head restraints.• Learn how to use and adjust your safety devices.• Each checkup takes about 20 minutes and is conducted by a trained individual.• This is not a driving test or mechanical inspection.

To schedule your appointment, call Marlene Baruch,Congregational Nurse, at 336-852-4829, ext.224

GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION find more information at shalomgreensboro.orgAttracting and Retaining Talent in Greensboro: What role does the Jewish Community play?Thursday, May 16, 5:30–6:00 pm - refreshments servedPanel discussion begins promptly at 6 p.m.The Fresh Market Headquarters, 706 Green Valley RoadCo-sponsored by the Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Cardozo, Ignite and Maimonides SocietiesFeaturing panelists: Larry Appel, Fresh Market, Inc.; Susan Ross, Gilbarco Veeder Root;Andy Zimmerman, AZ Development; David Gutterman, LeBauer Health. Moderated by Tammi Thurm, Greensboro City Council member, with an introduction by Sam Cone, Pinsker WealthManagement. Learn more and RSVP online or contact Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233.

PJ Library Book Nook and RaffleSunday, May 19, 11:00 am–4:00 pmat Beth David Synagogue*For children of all ages and parentsContact Carly Dunno (336) 852-5433 x243*Event will be held during the BD Kosher Smokeout.

Jewish Community Day at the BallparkSunday, June 2, 2:00–5:00 pmCost: $9/ticket. Purchase tickets online.Come early - youth will play catch on the field before the game (from 1-1:30 p.m.), then children can be ‘all-stars’ and head to a field position with a Hoppers player (first come first serve - email Judi to sign up at jrossabi@shalomgreensboro.org)

Tickets may be purchased individually or in multiples and you can choose your seats in the ticketing portal. We have also included ‘Babe’s Bucks’ – in $5 increments – which can be purchased in advance and used at the concession stand. No outside food or beverages are allowed at the stadium. Kosher hot dogs andvegetarian options available.

Annual Meeting of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Services of Greensboro and the Jewish Foundation of GreensboroWednesday, June 57:00–8:30 p.m. at Federation BuildingTo rsvp by phone, contact Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233.

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OUR BETH DAVID FAMILYMAY BIRTHDAYS1 Leah Paskin Lori Attias Steve Hyman2 Benjamin Kahn Bunny Moff Robin Skirboll3 Ken Miller Fred Newman Scott Benson Alan Bardy Jennifer Pearlman4 Lois Mezer5 Kenny Greene Elizabeth Applebaum Kendra Ross Bob Levin6 Leeor Sabbah Jason Pront7 Norma-May Isakow Shelley Segal Arlene McKane Janis Fields8 Cheryl Davidowitz Marc Samet Arnold Grandis9 Ryan Krusch Scott Kaplan10 Eliot Lewit Susan Kusnitz12 Ellen Fischer13 Esther Leise Greyson Grandis Jane Nichols Philip Cuppett14 Kevin Bauersfeld Douglas Levine Phyllis Shavitz15 Wendy Massey Amelie Epstein Adam Thomas16 Miriam Spitzer17 Ari Luft Bobbie Mann Joe LeBauer Katy Claussen18 Allison Naudé Erica Grabon19 Arthur Samet Freddy Weinberg Iojeved Katz Jillian Reich Dana Kouchel20 Max Socol Laurie Katz21 Erick Ellsweig Steve Cohen Samantha Coran Eliana Herman Karen Bauersfeld22 Harrison Firestone Doug Dodd Marshall Tuck23 Noam Ben-Gideon

David Mandel Nancy Brenner24 Kate Vapne Kim Segal26 Nathan Hampel Neil Kaye27 Anne Waranch Kim Ellsweig Vicki Strasser28 Barry Kaiser Jack Kaplan Mark Miller Adele Harris29 Dov Greenstein30 Joyce Shuman Jacob Haislip Roz Robbins Stuart Teichman31 David Delman Zachary Gurvis Rita Snow

MAY ANNIVERSARIES1 Richard & Polly Strasser4 Alyssa & Daniel Gatto5 David & Carol Rosenstein12 Jeffrey & Laura Friedman14 Tom & Caroline Brown15 Norman & Sylvia Samet16 Alan & Arlene Bardy17 Ari & Laura Hausman Andrew & Erica Herman19 Jack & Hannah Henza Dassi & Alan Sklan Rob & Sue Stevens22 Richard & Jill Auslander Kevin & Isanne Ossey Iossif & Anna Starobin24 Hal & Kathe Pines Herbert Baum & Kathleen Whitmire26 Paul & Nancy Summerell28 Jeff & Shelley Segal29 Charles & Gail Bretan

JUNE BIRTHDAYS1 John Roberts2 Caroline Brown Robert Shuman3 Edward Lurey Brenda Dodd5 Leonard Kaplan Josef Silverman Sandra Kaye Jordan Cathcart Lynn Zimmerman6 Robin Lecin7 Boaz Avraham-Katz Orabelle Pront Ellen Samet8 Marc Goldenberg Mollie Lafferman10 Robert Weinstein Bill Cassell

Marilyn Chandler Annette Davis11 Michele Haber Lev Hausman12 Shiralee Pront Alina Gabitov Freddy Robinson Edgar Jerins13 Jill Bergstein Sandy Henick Eliana Claussen14 Jack Henza Tony Bates Joy Shavitz15 Sterling Jerins Holly Marks16 Anita Hyman Ildar Gabitov17 Mary Berkelhammer18 Xavier Durant19 Sara Wertman Rachel Steele20 Marian Ruderman21 Kevin Ossey Bob Biller22 Ellen Berlin23 Jenny Kaiser Ila Rosenthal Venezia Kagan Justin Shapiro24 Ben Sigal Edna Rubenstein25 Tyus Durant26 Johannes Naudé Allan Jacobs Ellen Ellsweig27 Sharon Ershler28 David Meschan Talia Lasovsky Michele Gordon George Rubenstein29 Paul Lieb30 Darlene Davidson Janet Hampton

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES2 Gary Grandon & Jane Rosen-Grandon Neil & Sandra Kaye Roman & Zhanna Loshinsky3 Allan & Ellen Ross4 Irving & Irene Cohen Doug & Brenda Dodd Jon & Marsha Glazman Arnold & Caroline Grandis Lenny & Ellen Samet5 Marc & Kay Fields6 Stanley Hammer & Judith Cushman Hammer Bradley & Courtney Kamlet Leonard & Eva Kaplan7 Donald & Adele Harris8 Gary & Ellen Fischer Jeff Medoff & Debi Silber

Rick & Stacy Schneid9 Victor & Rose Ackermann Alex & Erica Aronson Janet & Ron Hampton10 Amit & Stacy Hampel Bob & Joan Biller13 Gene & Gail LeBauer Lewis Weinstock & Marian Ruderman14 Freddy & Karen Weinberg15 Nadav & Buffie Avital Keith & Tracy Ross16 Allan & Sara Jacobs Johannes & Anne Naudé Marc Samet & Deborah Kintzing17 Josh & Ruth Hoffman18 Howie & Lois Mezer David & Sue Polinsky19 Mickey & Ann Falk20 Bob & Diane Falkowitz21 Derek & Annette Davis David & Mollie Lafferman22 Sam & Joan LeBauer24 David & Wendy Massey25 Jeff Katz Ila Rosenthal David & Bea Mandel Les & Dianne Schlanger26 Frederic & Susan Siegel27 Stuart & Elyse Tafeen28 Jacob Haislip & Becki Davis-Haislip Jerry & Sara Wertman29 Greg & Dale Gertz

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CONTRIBUTIONSRabbi’s Discretionary FundIn Honor of:The Ben-Gideon Family by Lee Shapiro

For the Yahrzeit of:Robert (Bob) Rubin by Anita RubinElizabeth Daniel by Zora BuninMiriam Orloff by Brian & Jenny KaiserDavid & Anna Lefkowitz by George & Zelda Breslow

In Memory of:Stanley Fox by Joan Samet

For the Speedy Recovery of:Ellen Tannenbaum by Joan Samet

Eternal Light Synagogue Operating FundIn Honor of: Jenny Schultz for her wonderful piece of art by Alan &Elizabeth SocolPaul Barry’s Birthday by Nat & Peggy BernsteinPhyllis Shavitz’s special birthday by Jeri D’Lugin

For the Yahrzeit of:Henry Lloyd, Mania & Joseph Gothelf by John SteinFlorence Schwartz by Elaine GermainMinnie & Murray Tilles by Harvey Tilles

In Memory of:Stanley Fox by Nat & Peggy Bernstein, Stuart &Barbara TeichmanGerald Germain by Mal & Carole Kaplan, Stuart &Barbara TeichmanMarshall Palakow by Nat & Peggy BernsteinLouis Kaplan by Phyllis JeromeLeonard Feuchs by David Marker & Marilyn Feuchs-MarkerAnna Berger by Shirley FieldsHarry Samet by Joan SametRichard L. Harris, brother of Donald P. Harris by Abigail HarrisBarbara Jay by Stuart & Barbara TeichmanWarren Bass by Stuart & Barbara TeichmanStanley Robinson by Jeri D’Lugin

Beth David Operating FundFor Yarhzeit of:Hermina & David Gerber by Ronnie Grabon

Building ContributionIn Memory of:Stanley Fox by Jack LevinHarry Samet by David & Mollie LaffermanSamuel Lafferman by David & Mollie Lafferman

Prayerbook Purchase FundIn Honor of:Phyllis Jerome’s special birthday by Victor & Rose Ackermann

George & Muriel Hoff RamahScholarship FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Henrietta Fischer by Muriel Hoff

Kiddush FundIn Memory of:Dinah Schlaifer by Eleanor Greenberg

Tanger-Nehmen Family Education FundIn Honor of:Susan & Joey Nehmen by Larry & Caren Appel

E&J Robinson Family Fund forOperational UseIn Memory of:Stanley Fox by Larry Robinson, Bernard & Roberta Mann,Julie W. Robinson

Beth David Synagogue 804 Winview Drive Greensboro, NC 27410

Non-ProfitOrganization

U.S. POSTAGEPAID

Greensboro, NCPERMIT #212

Eternal Light Operating Fund

George & Muriel Hoff CampRamah Scholarship Fund

The Evelyn and Joseph Robinson Family Fund for Operational Use

Michael Berkelhammer Fund

Landscaping Fund

Alan Leff Fund for JewishEngagement & Spirituality

Beth David Building Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

The Bootsie and HaroldGutterman “A Gracious Plenty Fund: Feeding Greensboro”

Prayer Book ($36)

Bible ($60)

Tree of Life Leaf ($72)

Tree of Life Stone ($540)

Yahrzeit Plaque ($360)

Brick for Simcha Walkway ($180)

BETH DAVID SYNAGOGUE DONATION OPPORTUNITIES I am delighted to donate $ (minimum $25.00) in memory in honor yahrzeit recovery other Of Please direct my donation to the fund specified below and send an acknowledgement. To: Address: From: Address: Email: Phone: Please acknowledge my contribution by email Yes No