october 2012 kol shalom
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October 2012 Issue of the Kol ShalomTRANSCRIPT
KOL SHALOMTHE NEWSLETTER OF CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
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JOURNEY TOBETH SHALOMCantor Elisa shares herjourney to become aHazzan and part of ourBeth Shalom family.
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WASCOLUMBUSJEWISH?Join us on Friday,October 12 at 8:00pmand find out the facts.
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SHAKE YOUR LULAV!ITS SUKKAH TIME!Join us for dinner on Friday,October 5 or Saturday,October 6 for Havdalah!Details inside.
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FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE SUKKAH
When the Conservative Movement was founded in the early 1900s in theUnited States, the Movement’s founder, Solomon Schechter, referred to it as“catholic Israel.”
I put the “c” of catholic is small case so you would understand that Schechter wasn’ttalking about the Catholic religion. Rather, he was using the word in its less-knownform, meaning “all-inclusive.” In creating the Conservative Movement, Schechterwanted to form a big sukkah, if you will, where every Jew in America would find aplace to dwell.
In our attempt to create an accepting, embracing, inclusive Jewish community atCongregation Beth Shalom, we too are trying to stay true to Solomon Schechter’soriginal vision for our Conservative Movement. We want to make our metaphoricalsukkah wide enough so that whether you are gay or straight, an empty-nester or ablended family, old or young, a davener or a kibbitzer, intermarried or FFB or a Jew byChoice – you will be at home here.
Every subcommittee of the Board of Directors welcomes your input. You can email our president, Karin Karel [email protected] and she can plug you in based on your talents and interest. If you have a little spare time and youwould like a volunteer opportunity, you need look no farther than our Executive Director, Merrill Dorph,[email protected] or call 302-654-4462 ext. 16, Our Hazzan, Cantor Elisa Abrams, is looking to expand our adultchoir, get children involved in a youth choir, and welcome teens as Torah readers. We also need musicians for our SimchaBand for Simhat Torah, 7:00pm, Monday, October 8. If you are interested, or want to put on a play, a musical, or attendJewish-themed plays or musicals in the area, drop her a line at [email protected] or call 302-654-4462 ext. 13.
The best way to find your way under the sukkah, to really feel welcomed by the community, is to get involved, to get someskin in the game. I am looking for congregants to attend our August 2014 Israel Trip, to Mentor, to Volunteer with theHomeless, to become Foster or Respite Parents. If any of these social action and Israel programs sound interesting, I amreached at [email protected] or 302-654-4462 ext. 11.
Meanwhile, please let us really join together under our community sukkah, on Friday night, October 5, for a Shabbatdinner at the synagogue (details later in this Kol Shalom) or Saturday night, for Havdalah at my family’s sukkah, onOctober 6th, starting at 7:00pm. For the Havdalah, we are asking you to bring your best home made deserts, while wewill provide fresh veggies, hummus and tahina, healthy fruit and cheese, hot cider, and Israeli wine. Following Havdalah,we will put on a good old-fashioned kumsitz, singing some of our most beloved Israeli folk songs (and maybe someAmerican ones as well). You can find us just off Mt. Lebanon Road, at 611 Berwick Rd., in Edenridge.
Come join us under our sukkat shalom, our tabernacle of peace, as we make room for you under an ever-expansive,inclusive sukkah.
Rabbi Michael Beals
OUR SYNAGOGUE
DID YOU KNOW?
Congregation Beth Shalom is a member of the Va’ad HaKashruth of Delaware, the local kashrut authority in the State ofDelaware. This allows our kitchen to prepare kosher dairy or meat items which members of our community can enjoy.
WHAT AN AMAZING WEEKEND!From Shabbat Under the Stars to Hebrew School,
from the Open House to Kugel Mania, andeverything in between … many thanks to everyone
who came out and joined us! Special thanks toMark Lipman for all the great photos!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
T ransition, for the most part, is a difficult process. At Congregation Beth Shalom, we recentlywent through a rather lengthy transition process as we said goodbye to Cantor Ruth Ross andhello to Cantor Elisa Abrams. We were very fortunate to have many individuals who
volunteered their time and efforts with this transition. The Board of Directors and the ExecutiveCommittee, spent many, many hours performing their entrusted duties. However, there were anumber of non-Board member congregants who volunteered to assist the Congregation in what weknew would be a difficult, and at times very emotional process. We want to thank and acknowledgethe following individuals for all that they did on behalf of and for the benefit of our Congregation:
Lisa Elliott, Ruth Siegel, Jessica Imber, Steve Colton, Diane Wolf, Anita Sobel, Fran Freeman, Judy Lewis, Ethan Solomon,Karen Moss, Elisha Caplan, Jerome Nachlis, Ceil Roth, Caryl Marcus-Stape, Michael Sigman, Dan Berkowitz, BonnieZahn, and Stacey Friedland. We are very fortunate to have each of these individuals as members of our congregationfamily.
Many other congregants have likewise been involved with welcoming Cantor Elisa and showing her and her fiancé LorenCasuto around the Wilmington area. We thank everyone for your participation in this process and welcome our new hazzan,Cantor Elisa.
Peter Burcat, Immediate Past President
OUR SYNAGOGUE
MEN’S CLUB MINUTE
Big, Really Big! Monday Night Football - November 5, 2012 at 8:30pm - Join the CBS Men's Club to watch theEagles-Saints game at Theater N, 1007 N. Orange Street in downtown Wilmington. Movie theater-size screen, greatsound system, comfy seats. What more can you ask for? Admission and popcorn are FREE. Snacks and beverages areavailable for a nominal charge. Be sure to visit our website - http://www.bethshalomwilmington.org/mensclub
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OUR SYNAGOGUEMY JOURNEY TO CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM
My journey began twenty-seven years ago in Los Angeles. Perhaps it was mybeautifully diverse background that inspired me to want to live my lifeglorifying G-d through Jewish music and learning. Let me explain...
My mother was born in Havana, Cuba and generations ago, her ancestors came from Spain.During the Spanish Inquisition, they fled to Turkey, and eventually made their way toCuba. When Fidel Castro entered the scene in Cuba, my grandfather along with many otherJewish Cuban men left Havana in search of work in New York City, foreseeing what wasabout to happen to their beloved Cuba. Recently, my grandfather explained how heart-breaking this task was, so much so, that those fellow Jews who left Cuba cried as they left,fearing it would be the last time they would set eyes on the home they loved so dearly.Sadly this became a reality for many of those who fled. When my grandfather found workin a factory in the garment district, he sent for my grandmother, aunt, and mother. Theywere fortunate to be able to leave, as painful as it was. They said goodbye to their tropicalparadise for a big, gloomy, New York City. Eventually, they made their way to LosAngeles.
My father was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His parents fled Nazi Europe and made a home for their family inArgentina, only to learn that the Nazis had followed them after the war had ended. Their life in Buenos Aires was one ofwealth and luxury, and although everything seemed to be going right, they were plagued by anti-Semitism. So, when theywoke up with swastikas painted across the front of their Buenos Aires home, they knew they had to leave their wealthylifestyle and move elsewhere, leaving everything behind. They literally decided to flip a coin between Los Angeles andMexico City, two cities with thriving Latin Jewish communities, and Los Angeles won. They became American citizens andnever turned back.
Being a Latin Jew adds what I like to think of as an additional dimension to my identity. Being a Latin Jew of SephardicAND Ashkenazic roots means often being called a mutt, or hybrid, or my personal favorite, an “Ashkephard”. It meanslearning Spanish before English as a baby and then thinking in a combination of Spanish, English, and Hebrew as I gotolder. It means having Passover seders in Ladino with Spanglish conversations mixed in. It means walking in to my Cubangrandparents` house on Rosh Hashanah (which they pronounce as one word, “Roshanah” with a rolled “r”) and beinggreeted by the phrase, para muchos anyos, literally meaning for many years, instead of l`shanah tovah. It means recallingsweet memories of my Argentinian grandmother holding both my twin sister and me in her arms, calling us her shaynamaidelen or my Argentinian grandfather saying he was determined to live to see our b`not mitzvah, even if it meant hewould have to be transported in an ambulance. Being a Latin Jew means sometimes making sacrifices and compromises atthe dinner table. On occasion, Cuban black bean soup, chimichurri, or fried plantains replace matzah ball soup, lox, orchopped liver. Being Latin and Jewish means greeting other Latin Jews with the phrase, Shabbah Shalom on Shabbat,instead of the typical ShabbaT Shalom, simply a pronunciation difference that we laugh about in my family. On a dancefloor, I could easily feel inspired to dance a horah, tango, or salsa. Being Latin and Jewish means listening to old recordingsof the Sephardic vocal legend, Shoshana Damari, or getting teary eyed at the memory of holding my Argentiniangrandmother`s hand tightly when I was a little girl as she sang God Bless America at the top of her lungs, meaning everyword of it with all her heart. After all, it was because of America that her family escaped the Nazis.
When I think of my Jewish journey, I find it impossible to do such a task without referring to this unique part of myidentity. Since I was born, my Jewish and Latin identities have merged together like one within me, thanks to my parents`determination to make sure that I never lost my roots. My background defines so much of who I am on so many levels, andI am forever grateful that my family went through what they did so that I could be here today to tell you all about myjourney. In essence, I believe it is my rich background that laid the foundation for my Jewish journey. Both sides of myfamily worked so hard to keep their Jewish identities, and their stories have moved me, so much so, that I have decided todevote my life to glorifying G-d through the musical traditions of our ancestors.
Before I tell your a little bit more about my journey, I will say that I am incredibly lucky that I have been on this journeywith my twin sister, Shoshana, who was also recently invested as Cantor and Education Director and recently began servingCongregation Ahavath Sholom in Fort Worth, Texas.
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I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley andattended the Adat Ari El religious school. I was named byRabbi Moshe J. Rothblum. My parents sent me to anorthodox nursery school where I excelled in Judaics, butespecially Jewish music. My teachers would send homenotes saying that I was always enthusiastic when it cametime for singing Jewish songs in class. When I was eightyears old, Cantor Ira S. Bigeleisen, my greatest teacher andmentor, taught me to sing. I remember gazing at him in awefrom my seat in the sanctuary each week during Shabbatservices. At that young age, I was thoroughly intrigued bythe role of the cantor. There was something about his voiceand the music he sang that moved me. It struck a chordwithin me, and I knew that this was something I wanted tomake a part of my life. This was something special, not justa fleeting phase. It wasn’t long afterlearning to sing that I joined thesynagogue’s Youth Choir, where I fell inlove with every aspect of the music I wastaught. Rehearsals soon became thehighlight of my week and before I knewit, I was leading parts of services with themelodies I had learned. Cantor Bigeleisenrecognized my love for everything relatedto Jewish music and instinctively took meunder his wing. It was no accident thatCantor Bigeleisen planned our b’notmitzvah for the weekend of ShabbatShira, the Shabbat of Song, the specialShabbat when we chant the story of thecrossing of the Red Sea and the specialsong the Israelites sang in celebration ofbeing brought to freedom by God throughMoses. I remember learning the ancientshira trope and chanting the Song of theSea before the congregation. As the kahal,the congregation, rose, it was as if we had been standing onthe banks of the sea singing this celebratory song with theIsraelites and the congregants were my fellow Israelites.The famous Shira melody of our Jewish antiquity broughtthe Exodus to life for me. Following the b’not mitzvah,Cantor Bigeleisen offered me a job as a b’nei mitzvah tutor,and of course, I accepted this job offer. Throughout highschool I became more and more involved with leadingservices and chanting Torah on a regular basis, and I joineda small Sephardic choir whose purpose was to preserve themusic of the Ladino tradition. In the eleventh grade, CantorBigeleisen invited me to sing in a cantorial concert that wasbeing held at Adat Ari El. Cantors from all over the countryflew in to sing at this concert and I was honored to havebeen invited to share the stage with these renown cantors.That night I sang and schmoozed with the greats of thecantorial world, and when the night was over, I was in
(Continued from page 4) tears. I was in awe of how happy and excited I was thatnight, because I realized that this was what I truly wantedto pursue, more than anything in this world. I had alwaysloved and felt a strong connection to Jewish music, but itwasn’t until that night that I had realized that I wanted to bea cantor. I was beside myself with gratitude and happytears, and following this pivotal moment, I made it mybusiness to study music and Judaics in college at theUniversity of California, Santa Barbara in preparation forapplying to Cantorial School at the Jewish TheologicalSeminary of America.
In the winter of 2007, I was sitting in the cantorial schooldean’s office after an intense day of interviews, auditions,and entrance exams when he told me that I had beenaccepted into the H.L. Miller Cantorial School. Again, thetears came, this time, because I had achieved a huge goal inthe direction of reaching my dream of becoming a cantor, a
minister of Jewish music who follows inthe footsteps of the Levites of the templetimes and upholds the Jewish musicaltradition that has been passed down l’dorva’dor, from generation to generation, andwho paves the way in creating new andinnovative forms of Jewish music of thepresent time all in the name of hiddurmitzvah, the beautification of mitzvot .
I spent the first year of my program inJerusalem. When I returned to the States, Iadded on a second master’s degree inJewish Education because I have come torealize that my job as hazzan will be to bea Jewish educator- whether from the bimaor on the floor with a classroom full ofkindergarteners. I could not imaginepursuing the cantorate without acquiring astrong foundation in Jewish education.
Over the past five years, I have had theprivilege and honor of serving as student cantor andeducator in a myriad of Jewish communities around thecountry including Park Avenue Synagogue (New YorkCity), Temple Beth Am (Los Angeles), B’nei Jeshurun(New York City), East End Temple (New York City),Sutton Place Synagogue (New York City), and Cedar CrestRetirement Community (Pompton Plains, NJ). Myexperiences officiating at religious services, life-cycleevents, and teaching in these dynamic communities hasbeen truly invaluable.
This year, I spent many weeks traveling around the countryinterviewing for Cantorial and combined Cantorial/Education Director positions. For a while, I was traveling toa new city every weekend and I certainly learned a greatdeal. In the end, I was lucky enough to receive three job
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“Being a LatinJew adds what Ilike to think ofas an additionaldimension to myidentity.”
- Cantor Abrams
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offers in three different states. That being said, my decision was not a difficult one in the end. From the moment I first spokewith the interviewing committee, I felt comfortable and at home. When I arrived in Wilmington for my audition weekend, Iknew from the first moment that this was where I needed to be. Rabbi Michael and the entire community treated me as if Iwere family. While I visited many beautiful communities this year, I believe that for me it was about finding the right fit,and I knew in my gut Beth Shalom was going to be my new home. Thank you for inviting me to join this beautiful anddynamic community as both Cantor and Education Director. Now that I am here, I am so excited to lead our community inJewish song, meaningful prayer, and life-long Jewish learning opportunities.
A few weeks ago, my long-time boyfriend, Loren, proposed to me and, of course, I said “yes!” Loren is in the process oflooking for work so that he can join our community more permanently. Loren has been there for me as my personalcheerleader over the past four years and I am so grateful that he has and will continue to be my partner on this journey.
Looking back over the past 27 years, my journey to the cantorate has seemed so long, while, on the other hand, it seems asthough so much has happened in the blink of an eye. I can’t believe I have reached the point where I get to wake up everymorning and do what I love and have dreamed of doing my entire life. I feel incredibly lucky for this and I thank God everyday that my Jewish journey has led me to Congregation Beth Shalom.
Cantor Elisa Abrams
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Don’t miss yourchance to RSVP…
Invitations for our 90thAnniversary Celebration arenow in the mail. Call the office302-654-4462 to reserve today!
Saturday, November 3
Honorees pictured from left to right, Norman and Helen Schutzman, Ruth Siegel, andCelina and Ron Riebman. Mark Lipman, photographer.
For children five and under - October 13, 2012 - 9:30am
CELEBRATING AT BETH SHALOM
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WELCOME NEW FAMILIES
TRIVIA QUESTION:What is the Hebrew name for the High Holy Days?
The first three children (6th grade and younger)to come to Cantor Elisa’s office with
the correct answer, will receive a small prize!
Elly and Rick Alexander
Shara and Ken Bubes
Nathalie Einhorn
Stacey and Alan Horowitz and their children
Rose Kron
Elaine and Mark Mindelson
Judy and Alex Montag
Joshua Sachs
Paul and Faith Silver
To Dina and Alan Lipschultz, on the birth of theirnewest grandson - Samuel Lev Tannenbaum,
Rachelle, Ari, and big brother Isaac are all excited withthis addition to the family.
MAZEL TOV
SPEEDY RECOVERY
To Jim Hubbert, husband of Nina Hubbert,our synagogue receptionist. Refuah Sheleyma.
NEW PHOTOSUPLOADED
Hebrew SchoolOpening Day
Open House Shabbat Under
the Stars Kugel Mania
WWW.BETHSHALOMWILMINGTON.ORG
VISIT US ONLINE
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
RABBI JACOB KRAFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION2012/2013 - 5773
This year the Foundation joins Beth Shalom’s 90th Anniversary Celebrationwith the theme “Jewish in America.” 1922, the year of Beth Shalom’sfounding, was the last year of open immigration to America. During thisgreat immigration period from 1880 to 1922, over two million Jews cameto America. Undoubtedly, many of our members are descendants fromimmigrants during this period of history. This year’s program includes:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012, 7:00PMRabbi Lance Sussman, Senior Rabbi, Keneseth Israel (Elkins Park),lecturer - Temple University, “Teddy Roosevelt and The Jews”
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013, 7:00PMRabbi Charles Simon, Executive Director, Federation of Jewish Men’sClubs. “Keruv Initiative of Understanding Intermarriage”
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013, 7:00PMSusan Leviton, “Jewish Culture Worker”, artist, lecturer, musician.“Songs of the Immigrant Experience - Coming to America”“Daven, Dine, Discuss.” A series of Shabbat mornings of prayer,Kiddush lunches, and discussions with Rabbi Beals, Cantor Abrams andBeth Shalom members on timely issues of Jewish Life in America.
For more information, contact Gary Harad, Chair, [email protected]
Take anhour a weekto exerciseyour brainwith classessuch as Bible as Literature, What JewsBelieve, History of Sephardic Music,Israeli Conflict, and many more!
All classes are two - six weeks long, andeach class is just $7 per week includingrefreshments and course materials.
http://www.siegeljcc.org/adult_dvli
YES YOU CANREAD HEBREW
withVERED NOHI-BECKER
Sunday, October 28—10:00am - 3:00pmRSVP by October 21 to the
Synagogue Office - 302-654-4462
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OUR SISTERHOOD
DEBORAH GRAYSON RIEGEL RETURNS TOWILMINGTON
CBS Sisterhood welcomes back dynamic speaker from2011 Annual Women’s Gathering
On Sunday, October 21st at 10:00am, the Sisterhood ofCongregation Beth Shalom will feature speaker DeborahGrayson Riegel at its annual Membership Kickoff Brunch.Ms. Riegel headlined the 2011 Women’s Gathering, and ourBeth Shalom Sisterhood is pleased to bring her back to theWilmington Jewish community with her unique insightsentitled “‘Oy Vey!’ Isn’t a Strategy: 25 Solutions forPersonal and Professional Success.”
Deborah is an energetic coach, trainer and speaker who helps Jewish organizations, Fortune500 corporations and individuals achieve personal and professional “Success without thetsuris.” Deborah brings 18 years of experience in educating and motivating to her one-of-a-kind workshops and programs. Deborah also displays a distinctive sense of humor havingperformed improvisational comedy while working on her BA in Psychology from theUniversity of Michigan and her MSW from Columbia University.
When she is not on the road, Deborah is a teacher, columnist, one-on-one coach and author.In her new book by the same name “Oy Vey!” Isn’t a Strategy: 25 Solutions for Personaland Professional Success, readers are given practical, insightful tips and tools - along withbits of Jewish wisdom – to use at work and at home. Deborah will be signing and offeringher new book for sale at this event. For more about Deborah, please visitwww.myjewishcoach.com.
There is no fee for this event for current Beth Shalom Sisterhood members or those whopay membership dues now for 2013. Beth Shalom is also opening this event up to thepublic. Non-member tickets are $12 in advance (by October 12), and $18 at the door.Sisterhood dues can be paid, and non-member tickets purchased, online via Paypal on theSisterhood page of the Beth Shalom website at www.bethshalomwilmington.org/sisterhood.Kindly RSVP by October 12 for this event by contacting Debbie Nachlis, Sisterhood VPof Membership at (302) 475.3429 or [email protected].
Mark your calendarsfor our
SISTERHOODSHABBAT
withKIDDUSH LUNCHEON
onSATURDAY
DECEMBER 1, 2012at 9:30am.
If you have not alreadydone so, and you wouldlike a role in this specialservice, please contact
Carol Einhorn at(302) 791.9725 or
SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
We welcome you to JOIN Sisterhood for 2013 or simply renew your annual duesnow for 2013. Simply go to the Sisterhood page of the CBS website
(www.bethshalomwilmington.org/sisterhood) and use the PayPal link for Membership!
Sisterhood is changing its “year” to better reflect our planning and scheduling since wetend to follow the Hebrew year and not the calendar year. Your 2013 dues will take you
through September 2013. Starting next year, Sisterhood dues will be due byOctober 1, 2013 to be considered a member for our annual membership kickoff event.
For more information, contact:President, Suzanne Burcat at (302) 234.2156 or [email protected] or
VP of Membership, Debbie Nachlis at (302) 475.3429 or [email protected]
Mark the date fora fun-filled
Community Game Nighthosted at Beth Shalom on
SATURDAYJANUARY 19, 2013!
More information coming!
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October 1Vivian Mamberg
October 2Helen BalickDaniel RosenthalRenee Slaff
October 3Sena GarberJoseph Gillman
October 4Abigail Saliman
October 5Laura Greenlee SparksMark Kuller
October 6Mitchell Glass
October 7Naomi KleinJacob Solomon
October 8Tamara AlbomBarbara JacobsHannah Weile
October 9Karen Moss
October 10Leah ConsiglioJudy MontagJean SachsRhonda WalterElizabeth Wirosloff
October 11Ida HorwitzScott Lehrfeld
October 12Jack BerkowitzEllen CarschSophie CrainRachel HaradAndrea Levine
October 13Jayson AlonzoLindsay HazenOctober 14Jordan Appelbaum
October 15Marilyn Levin
October 16Gary Alderson
October 17Jackie HaradEllen KoniverBrandon Weaver
October 18Robert BermanThelma DeitcherEvelyn Giffin
October 19Katie GlazierDiane SklutAlexandra Stanley
October 20Judi FeinsonAndrew KerberBethany KutzJodi LessnerTerry Sklar
October 21Daniel Katz
October 22Steven KleinMichael Laurence
October 23Sheila GardnerDonald Goldberg
October 24Jacob AlbomMarla CooperAlex SchwartzAnita Stein
October 25Jordan CooperDebra GoodmanElisa MorrisDavid SchutzmanJeffrey Stape
October 26Ira HordenElsie KleinCarol Levin
October 27Susan Szabo
We extend Birthday and Anniversary greetings to members of our Beth Shalom Family this month. If a birthday oranniversary date was inadvertently left off, please contact the Beth Shalom Office (302-654-4462) so we canupdate our records. Mazel Tov and Best Wishes!
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
October 28Jackie AerensonJanna RosengartenRalee Miller
OCTOBERANNIVERSARIES
Jessica & Matthew Stiner (10/3)Margot Waitz & Gordon Manin (10/9)Joy & Mace Bloom (10/10)Sarena & Ethan Fletcher (10/10)Linda & Michael Sigman (10/13)Pam-Sue & Michael Schwartz (10/14)Diane & Philip Berger (10/18)Shirley & Ira Horden (10/21)Constance & Gary Lipson (10/25)Linda & Jeffrey Drowos (10/27)Ruth & Martin Hochheiser (10/27)Jodi & Benjamin Cohen (10/31)
Looking for a special place to
celebrate your simcha?Beth Shalom can do it!
Call our synagogue office and speakwith Merrill Dorph, our Executive
Director, (302) 654.4462, aboutcelebrating your special day at CBS!
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IN OUR HEBREW SCHOOL
We’re off to a great start! CBS Hebrew School met for the first time on Sunday, September 9th. We opened thenew school year with a Welcome Assembly where we sang, got to know each other, took a school-wide photo,heard the shofar blown, and recited a shehechiyanu, thanking G-d for bringing us together for the first time this
year. Following the assembly, each student decorated a kippah (skull cap) that he or she will wear each time they enterreligious school. This year, both boys and girls are required to wear kippot in Hebrew School. Kippot serve as a reminderthat G-d is above us and that we should act b’tzelem elohim, in the image of G-d.
During this first session, students experienced not only the sounds of the shofar, but had the opportunity to taste a traditionalRosh Hashanah favorite - tapuchim u’dvash or apples and honey. Students recited the appropriate blessing over apples andhoney and learned about the significance of eating these foods on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
During class students filled out “All About Me” sheets and I took photos of each student. I will be creating a Hebrew Schoolexhibit with these “All About Me” sheets and photos. Please stop by in a few weeks to see our “All About Me” exhibit!
Walking through the Hebrew School, I could nothelp but smile at the sweet sounds of gigglingchildren and learning taking place. This is one ofthe sweetest blessings in life and I pray this isonly the beginning of a long journey of growthand learning in these children’s lives. It is greatto have all of your children back! Please askthem to tell you about all of the interesting thingsthey are learning in their classes!
Shanah tovah! Best wishes for a sweet new year!
Cantor Elisa Abrams
IT WAS KUGELICIOUS!Chocolate Cherry Noodle Kugel, Pineapple-Rice Kugel,Orange Marmalade Kugels… These are just a few of thescrumptious concoctions that thrilled taste buds at KugelMania 2012!
On Sunday, September 9 more than fifty people gatheredin the Beth Shalom social hall to enjoy a light brunch,schmooze and delight in the insanely delicious taste of thekugels prepared by our seven kugel chefs. Spectatorsvoted for their favorites, and while the numbers were close,The Kugel Mania 2012 People’s Choice Award was givento Team Fruchtman!
Many thanks to our chefs, spectators and sponsors. Aspecial thanks to House of Watches for providing thelovely prize.
Kugel Mania will be back again next fall, so keep an eyeout for more information and start experimenting on youraward winningrecipe now!
People’s Choice Award:Team Fruchtman
GOOD TO KNOW
Join the CBS Youth/Teen Choir!
Who: Anyone Grades 3 and upWhere: Congregation Beth Shalom
When: Sundays 12:15 (after Hebrew School) starting November 4th* Bring a dairy lunch *
Cost: FREE!!How: Contact Cantor Elisa Abrams
Please provide the following information: Child’s name, age, grade in school Parent(s) names and contact information
BETH SHAL~OM(Yoga with a Jewish Accent)Saturday, October 278:45 - 9:30amwith Zachary Plerhoples,instructorA Jewish inspired yoga classto deepen your interest andengagement with G-d andyourself. Thirty minutes ofpostures, some inspired byHebrew letters, to get you stretched, relaxed andinvigorated. Fifteen minutes for meditation practiceto delve into your true identity and relationship witha higher power.
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CBS Coffee CaféSundays during
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SECOND FRIDAY SHABBATSO! WAS HE JEWISH?
A lthough the Norwegians may dispute ChristopherColumbus as “the Discoverer of the New World,”October 12 is set aside as a day to honor him. But,
was he Jewish? Join us on Friday, October 12 at 8:00pmas Rabbi Beals discusses the issue and Cantor Abramsshares with us the melodies of the Sephardi tradition, mostnotably from the Sephardi Jewish Community of Italy.Here are some highlights of the history of the Jews of Italy:
160 BCE - two envoys from Judah Maccabee arrive inRome.
70 CE - Jerusalem falls to Romans, the Golden Menorah,along with 20,000 Jewish slaves are taken.
100 CE - the first synagogue in Western Europe is built inOstia, the Port of Rome.
Between the 9th and 13th Centuries - 50,000 Jews lived inItaly; lives and fortunes in constant turmoil –Jews arewelcomed, expelled, rise to great prominence, becomeeconomically plundered, live in estates, restricted toghettos. Jews are merchants and traders, advised thearistocracy, targeted as Christ killers, and so forth.
1484 - the Soncino press, founded by Jews, is established inSoncino, Italy and becomes the oldest Jewish printing pressin the world.
1492 - Refugees from theSpanish inquisition flee toItaly and establish theItalian Sephardi community.
1516 - the Ghetto (Foundry)is established in Venice.
1870 - the Ghetto of Romeis abolished, Jews gainemancipation.
1904 - The Great Synagogue of Rome is built.
1930s and 1940s - Prior to World War II, the Jewishpopulation was 50,000. Initially, Italy resisted the Nazideportation of Jews; later 7,500 are sent to their deaths.Nazis used the Great Synagogue of Florence as a stable.(Books from the library were smuggled out, sent tochurches, and returned after the War.)
2000s – Today, the Jewish population is 28,000. There areover ninety recognized synagogues (ten are Sephardic) andthere are many museums, attractions, and historical sitesattributed to the Jewish people.
Benvenuti in Italia!Marvin Cytron
The Great Synagogue of Rome
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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY:WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012!302.654.4462
WHAT’S BEING SERVED?SALMON - 3 WAYS
(ORIENTAL, HONEY MUSTARD, PLAIN)SEASONAL VEGETABLES
SALADCHALLAH
DESSERT in the SUKKAHfish sticks with macaroni & cheese
for children
! ! ! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012 - 6:30PM SERVICES / 7:30PM DINNER ! ! !
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It is the custom in our congregation at Shabbat Services to read aloud prior to the recitation of kaddish the names of those whose yahr-zeit occurs in the upcoming week. We are providing the names here for you, so that you can help us make a Minyan, allowing kaddishto be recited for those in mourning or whose custom it is to recite the kaddish. The Hebrew dates have been added. Listings are also onour website for both the current day and the following seven days.
15 Tishrei (10/1/2012)Barney GreensteinReva LeaderSadie LockmanEmanuel SchwartzRhoda SilverMarton SimonowitsErnest Sternberg
16 Tishrei (10/2/2012)Joseph BrashAlbert GoldEdna Fisher Riebman
17 Tishrei (10/3/2012)Alice BerlinEdna FischerRose KraftGloria NadelBertha Tenner
18 Tishrei (10/4/2012)Phillip GittelmanAnna GreenhouseEmanuel HaradDavid IndenHyman Lipstein
19 Tishrei (10/5/2012)Betty BeitmanSarah CytronBertha HonigAnna KattlerJack Polsky
20 Tishrei (10/6/2012)Clara ArieffEdward BergerJacob DektorJacob Glass
21 Tishrei (10/7/2012)Esthella HaimowitzSamuel KnopfElsie KurschnerCharles Lee RiddleMax SandalMargery Stern
22 Tishrei (10/8/2012)Jeanette BlumbergGerald Brecher
Abraham FogelLarry GarberSarah KetyMelvin LeibowitzHarry RossFrank Swift
23 Tishrei (10/9/2012)Isidor BalickKatherine BrownH. Herman ChaikinJoe FrankRose IsaacsMollie MatusoffRose PerkinsGladys Weiner
24 Tishrei (10/10/2012)Gladys AriffJacob CohenHarry DraymanMorris KristolMinnie Randall
25 Tishrei (10/11/2012)Max BarnholtzNisson FinkelsteinBen MasonEthel PaulFrances StarrRose Wortman
26 Tishrei (10/12/2012)Pauline BraigerBenjamin ClosicViolet DunnSarah KangisserBenjamin MarkowitzIssy MoncarzIrene RabinowitzClarissa ShafferAbraham Warwick
27 Tishrei (10/13/2012)Leah BellLena DeutchAaron HollettSeymour KayJoseph KnopfSamuel LondonKatie MarkowitzFreuda RosenblattAbraham Silver
28 Tishrei (10/14/2012)Ruth BudnerEdward FineSydney Schagrin
29 Tishrei (10/15/2012)Philip ChirtelHattie GoldbergJ. Harry GordonWilliam JacobsMorris KrigsteinWalter ShafferCarl Zenker
30 Tishrei (10/16/2012)Michael BermanHarry BrodskyWilma BrodskyFrank Delmerico, Jr.Nathan DeutchLawrence DubinBertha FreilichSara HendlerHenry SternNorman Swerling
1 Heshvan (10/17/2012)Joseph KnopfMurray LiebertJeanette PernickFerne PressmanCharles RubinMax SchendelmanClara Stein
2 Heshvan (10/18/2012)George AshmanRachel FreedmanMorris SayerHerman Zucker3 Heshvan (10/19/2012)Yetta CohenAlbert JacobsPauline JacobsLeonard LevinPaul SeidenstatLeonard SilverRebecca Wolters
4 Heshvan (10/20/2012)Rose DworkinLillian GittelmanJudye Horwitz
Jennie KoppermanGoldie PortnoyMary SwingerJohn Walton
5 Heshvan (10/21/2012)Gerald BlumGeorge HembreeLouis RockSara Troubh
6 Heshvan (10/22/2012)Joseph AbramovRose ArshtLeonard DukartNathan FeingoldLouis ForemanRay GibsteinJames MorrisMay Schwartz
7 Heshvan (10/23/2012)Ralph BellDora CohenEmil DobkinAdolph GlassFrances Glick
8 Heshvan (10/24/2012)Arthur CitronHoward G. CohenPauline KaltmanRose KelrickRose KristolJacob LannLouis LeibowitzHenrietta LevensonBessie LitwinLeonard SchneiderPhyllis Wilkins
9 Heshvan (10/25/2012)Harry BarshaLena BlatmanAaron ImberIrving NadellDon SchechtmanLillian SchneiderRose Schoenberg
(Continued on page 16)
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE A BLESSING
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10 Heshvan (10/26/2012)Fannie BleshmanEllen DownardNathan FreedmanJudy GreibachRose SchwartzNathan SpivackMildred Weiner
11 Heshvan (10/27/2012)Jordan Dale CovinHelen Lazarus
(Continued from page 15) Benjamin LevinNathan LevineHelen RosowskyDora Weiner
12 Heshvan (10/28/2012)Jerry BalickMordko BenderskyMorris BrodskyAaron ByronLouis J. FingerEdward GrossLeonard Leader
Anna LevineHerbert MorrisEvelyn PorcelliDavid SurreyHarry Taylor
13 Heshvan (10/29/2012)Marion DelmericoShirley FreedmanJoan GoldJohn W. KaneWilliam Korr
14 Heshvan (10/30/2012)Joseph BraigerRiva DektorCharles MossHyman PortnoyAnn ReitzesFredric Rosen
15 Heshvan (10/31/2012)Hyman ChudnofskyDaniel Goldman
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE A BLESSING
IN OUR COMMUNITYJFS NEEDS YOU
Jewish Family Services isactively seeking compassionatevolunteers to assist seniors witht r a n s p o r t a t i o n , g r o c e r yshopping, yard work, lightcleaning, etc. Volunteers arealso needed to make meals andbaked goods for clients in need.Our volunteers who provideeven one ride a month or donatean hour or two a month areincredible assets to the olderadults in our community. As oneof our volunteers said, “it’s coolthat something as easy aschanging a light bulb can be ahuge help to someone. I lovegetting to know the seniors Iserve through JFS and spendingmy volunteer time doingsomething that makes an instant,positive impact on a person’slife.” If interested, please callSarah at (302) 478.9411 ore-mail [email protected]
Dory Zatuchni,Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Family Services ofDelaware
DON’T FORGET!Articles, life-cycles, photos,announcements, and othersubmissions for the Kol Shalomare now due the 10thof every month.
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Congregation Beth Shalom raises funds to support synagogue activities, programs and projects. To make a donation to anyof our existing funds, please email or call our synagogue accountant, Marlene Greenberg, at 654-4462. The minimum con-tribution to receive a tribute card is $12. To establish a new fund or learn more about contributory opportunities, please callour synagogue Treasurer, Abe Bailis. We appreciate your generosity.
AL BERLIN MINYAN FUNDFor Tzedakah
Anonymous
In appreciation:Karin & Martin Karel
In honor of:Dr. Jack Horowitz on thebirth of Twin Boys Norman D. WeinerHoward Zucker’s 65th Anniversaryof his Bar Mitzvah
Lillian Zucker
In memory of:Hannah Alper Barbara & Samuel SwingerFrances Bellak Barbara & Samuel SwingerAnn Haber Bimby Barbara & Samuel SwingerBessie Cerota Norman D. WeinerBruce Cohen Donna M. CohenEdward Cohen Donna M. CohenPhilip Dwares Ellin & Leonard DwaresMurray Flug
Dr. Marshall FlugSholom Goldberg Barbara & Samuel SwingerSolomon Goldberg Barbara & Samuel SwingerSamuel Haber Barbara & Samuel SwingerClare Hirschfield Barbara StargattDr. Charles Klein Elva LevineMichael LeBoritz Barbara & Samuel SwingerGertrude Swinger Barbara & Samuel SwingerIsador Swinger Barbara & Samuel SwingerJacob Swinger Barbara & Samuel SwingerLouis Swinger Barbara & Samuel SwingerMolly Swinger Barbara & Samuel Swinger
BRIAN DOMBCHIK FUNDIn honor of:Frances & Steven Klein’s New Grand-son, Henry Benjamin
Rhoda & Steven Dombchik
In memory of:Abraham M. Preven
Sandra Lubaroff & FamilyPeter Popper’s Sister-in-Law Rhoda & Steven DombchikAnn Simon Rhoda & Steven Dombchik
CAPITAL COMPLETION CAMPAIGNIn honor of:Frances & Steven Klein’sNew Grandson Henry Benjamin Karolin & Mark LipmanDanielle Lipman’s Engagement toBen Wolff
Carol & Bruce DeWittDina Lipschultz – Anniversary ofYour Bat Mitzvah Ellen & Robert MeyerRabbi Steven & Anne Saks’New Daughters, Elisheva Yafaand Margalit Eliana Claire & Barney KantarEva & Howard Weissman’s NewGrandson, Henry Samuel Weissman Carol & Bruce DeWitt
In memory of:Hannah & Melvin Brown
Claire & Barney KantarBertha & Martin Kantar
Claire & Barney KantarPhyllis Ray’s Mother Anita & Edward SobelJerome Schwartz Barbara Schwartz & FamilySybil Sigman The Sigman FamilySylvia Ziering Lin & Lance Ziering
CHUMASHIM FUNDIn memory of:Etta Mamberg
The Mamberg Family
CONGREGATION FUNDIn honor of:Jill Downard – Kallah for 5773 The Moss FamilyFrances & Steven Klein’sNew Grandson, Henry Benjamin Michael Bogdanow Debbie Grossman Marlene & Larry Ornston Celina & Ronald RiebmanDina Lipschultz’ Service to theSynagogue Hebrew School and theCommunity
Celina & Ronald RiebmanJay Rappaport & Jill Downard –Hatan & Kallah for 5773 Lisa Elliott & Thomas Leitch Celina & Ronald RiebmanHoward Zucker’s 65th Anniversaryof his Bar Mitzvah
Ervin Zucker
In memory of:Joan Baron Stacey, Steven & Jonathan Colton & Andrew KerberBruce Cohen Shirley E. CohenMartin Cotler Estelle & Marty GlickIsaac Cutler Evelyn LaikenElaine Gaby Ruth SiegelRuth Holob Adeline, Gary, Marissa & Alyson HolobAbraham Jenner Dr. & Mrs. Garth Koniver & FamilyIda Kimel Faith & Paul SilverCharles Klein Naomi R. KleinAlfred Koerner Adeline, Gary, Marissa & Alyson HolobDoris Morris Irving MorrisLillie Rappaport The Rappaport & Fieldman FamiliesPauline Siegell Stuart Siegell
CONTRIBUTIONS
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Bruce Stargatt Mr. & Mrs. O. Francis Biondi Donna Cohen Dorothy Finger Elaine & Ralph Friedberg Debbie Grossman Doris Heisler Leslye & Jerry Heisler Susan & Lawrence Isaacs Linda Seidenstat
Kimberly & Daniel Stargatt Karen Lantz & Christian WrightLouis Turnauer Sandye & Jerry Turnauer
FINGER GORDON FUNDIn memory of:Abraham Gordon
His Children & Grandchildren
GLADYS ARIFF KITCHEN KLUBMazel Tov on:Janet Bailis being named “Volunteer ofthe Year” at Beth Shalom
Susan & Steven Ebner
In memory of:Joseph Chernekoff
Norma Chernekoff & Family
Meyer Joseph Mand The Mand Family
HEBREW SCHOOL FUNDIn memory of:Celia Schwartz
Sol Schwartz & Family
KRAFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONIn memory of:Simon Balick Helen & Bernard BalickBenjamin Hyman Finkelstein
Rona G. FinkelsteinHerbert Fisher Josephine A. FisherNorman Gardner Sheila GardnerJack Shaffer Helen & Bernard BalickThelma Shriber Rona G. FinkelsteinClara Weinreb Susan & Marvin Cytron
KRISTOL BOOK FUNDIn honor of:David Alonzo’s Bar Mitzvah
Shelley & Howard Kristol
LEWIS-GREENBAUM FUNDIn honor of:Frances & Steven Klein’sNew Grandson, Henry Benjamin
Judith & Jeffery Lewis
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn honor of:Rabbi Michael & Dr. Elissa GreenBeals’ Wedding Anniversary Rhoda & Steven DombchikFrances & Steven Klein’sNew Grandson, Henry Benjamin Klein
Molly A. Cohen
In memory of:Norman Gardner Sheila GardnerEdith H. Picon Faye Blatnick & FamilyAbraham M. Preven
Sheila Gardner
CONTRIBUTIONS
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CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM1801 Baynard Blvd • Wilmington, DE 19802PHONE: (302) 654.4462 / FAX: (302) 543.7150www.bethshalomwilmington.org~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~NEXT KOL SHALOM DEADLINE ISOCTOBER 10, 2012~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Kol Shalom is the monthly newsletterof Congregation Beth Shalom, anegalitarian-Conservative congregationaffiliated with the United Synagogue ofConservative Judaism. To submitarticles, photos, and announcements,please e-mail: [email protected] mail them to the address noted above.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~RABBIRabbi Michael S. [email protected]
CANTOR / EDUCATION DIRECTORCantor Elisa [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMerrill [email protected]
PRESIDENTKarin [email protected]
Saturday, October 6 - 7:00pmSongs, havdalah, & holiday treats!
(desserts invited)
hosted byRabbi Michael & Elissa Green-BealsCantor Elisa Abrams & Loren Casuto
611 Berwick Road, N. Wilmington(in Edenridge)
Please call the synagogue office 302-654-4462 by
Friday, October 19 to reserve your seat.To honor Dina, contributions to our Hebrew School
Fund are greatly appreciated.
IN HONOR OF OUR FRIEND & EDUCATOR
RSVP by October 3, 2012 ~ 302.654.4462
Havdalahin theHut