SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND MITZVAH DAY - Sinai Temple

Sinai Temple Bulletin November 2014 ~ Cheshvan/Kislev 5775

Volume CXLIII, Issue X

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

7:30 PM - Erev Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

7:30 PM - Growth & Renewal Shabbat

Service

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10:00 AM - Egalitarian Traditional Minyan

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Shabbat Rocks!


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

10:00 AM - English Service

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28


SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Rabbi Alan Cook

Rabbi Emeritus Norman Klein

Rabbi Emeritus Isaac Neuman

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sinai Temple Office Closed

Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 27

& Friday, November 28

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This year, through our

Thanksgiving Basket project, we are supporting 15 families in need.

Please see the Sunday school classes or check the hall by the Rabbi’s

office for a list of needed items. All food will be picked up

November 23rd and delivered to Family Services for distribution.

The Social Action Committee thanks you in advance for your

generous support of the yearly project.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND

MITZVAH DAY If you would like to join us for “this year’s”

Mitzvah Day, our projects will include a blood drive,

Illini Fighting Hunger, mailing, painting,

cleaning and much, much more.

Registration details are at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4ea8ad28a02-mitzvah

2 Sinai Temple Bulletin November 2014 ~ Cheshvan/Kislev 5775

From the Rabbi’s Desk Rabbi Alan Cook

If the only prayer you say in your life is

“thank you,” that would suffice-

Meister Eckhart, 13 th century

German theologian

November is the season of giving

thanks. Not only do we celebrate

our national day of Thanksgiving at

the end of the month, we also take

time to give thank the men and

women of our armed forces for

their service (November 11) and for

such varied treats as deviled eggs (November 2), doughnuts

(November 5), and baklava (November 17).

But in between these official (and semi-official) moments of

gratitude, it is appropriate that we also use this month to reflect

personally on those people and moments for which we are most

appreciative. As I enter my second year at Sinai Temple, I am

thankful for all of you who have helped to ease the transition for

my family and me. So many of you have embraced us as you have

welcomed us into this community and made us feel at home.

And I am grateful for the diversity of our community, which allows

us to approach the issues of the day from a variety of perspectives.

We are not homogenous in our opinions, but we can be proud of

the fact that our congregation provides a safe space in which there

is room for constructive dialogue and respectful disagreement.

I am heartened that so many at Sinai Temple have engaged with

the many social action projects that we have undertaken: our

weekly project with the Atlanta Bread Company and the TIMES

Center, our Mitzvah Day, and our Thanksgiving basket project.

You have recognized that sharing with others enriches the

blessings that you have enjoyed in your lives. As the playwright

Thornton Wilder once said, “We can only be said to be alive in

those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

May we continue to appreciate the treasures that God has granted

to us.

I am gratified that, in this world which is frequently frightening, a

world in which dialogue and collaboration is frequently drowned

out by petty partisanship, we still find hear occasional stories of

compassion that serve to elevate the human experience. I pray

that all creatures of the earth will continue to strive to act kindly

to one another in spite of our differences, so that such stories may

become the norm, rather than the exception.

During Sukkot, Jewish musician Alan Goodis visited us at Sinai

Temple. He closed both our Shabbat evening service and his

Saturday concert with his song “Shekacha lo.” The song’s lyrics are

derived from a passage in the Babylonian Talmud (Berachot 58b),

which prescribes this formula as the blessing to be said when

seeing an exceptionally beautiful creature. Alan has transformed

the words into an anthem of gratitude, reminding us to pause and

reflect on all the beauty and wonder we see in the world, and to

give thanks for it.

According to a number of rabbinic authorities, this blessing is to

be used sparingly. If one sees an exceptionally beautiful horse, for

instance, and recites the blessing, then that person should never

again recite the blessing over a horse. This, then, teaches us to

always keep our senses attuned to the glory that surrounds us, to

recite this blessing with true intention, and to open our hearts in

true thanksgiving.

Baruch Ata Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha-olam, sheh-kacha Lo b’olamo.

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, Who has

given us this in the world.

From my family to yours, may you have a blessed Thanksgiving

season, and may you be blessed with health, happiness, and

prosperity, and find many things for which to be thankful.

L’shalom,

Rabbi Alan Cook

Birthday & Anniversary Blessings

Are you celebrating a special milestone in November?

Please join us at our Growth and Renewal services

at 7:30 PM on November 14, when Rabbi Alan will

offer blessings for all those marking their birthday or

anniversary in the month of November. After the

service, we’ll have cake in your honor at the Oneg.

No RSVP is necessary to participate!

SAVE THE DATE!

Israel Trip

June 7th - 18th, 2015

Sinai Temple is going to

Israel! Our trip is

scheduled for June 7-18,

2015 and has an itinerary

appropriate for all ages

and all types of travelers.

Whether you are a first-timer or an Israel veteran,

you’re invited to join the Cook family on this fun and

educational exploration of Israel. Please contact Rabbi

Alan for more information.


From the Board

SINAI TEMPLE BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Motion to approve minutes from Sept. 2014 board meeting

and Oct. 2014 special board meeting. All in Favor. Financial

reports and a membership summary were distributed. There

are currently 100 membership units paid in full, 38 partial

payments, 21 pledged but have not begun to pay, and 116

membership units have not yet pledged. Members will be

contacted if they have not made pledges.

Rabbi Jody reported that religious school enrollment is a

little down, due to a large confirmation class last year and a

smaller one this year. There is a new program in place. It is

called KIDdush club and is for families of children ages 4 - 10.

Jody will be working on a grant proposal with the Federation.

There was discussion about babysitting at High Holy Days. A

sub-committee of Amy Wolff, Jody Cook and Gary Bernstein

was created to establish protocols and standards for the

future.

The cemetery committee has recommended changing its

description to be more specific. Motion to adopt the new

description: “This committee manages sale of burial rights

(plots) in the Jewish Section of Mt. Hope Cemetery

according to Temple by-laws and establishes policies for its

operation.” All in Favor.

Creation of 2 committees for long-term projects: to redesign

the Cohen Gardens (outside of the sanctuary by the gift

shop) and redesign the bima/sanctuary area. Randy will

create two committees (names were suggested) from a cross

-section of the membership to discuss what they would like

these areas to look like and be used for and report back to

the Board. The Board can then decide whether to hire a

landscaper/architect to give us a plan, followed by fundraising

for the work (which could be in phases over time).

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over

again, but expecting different results.” This quote is usually

attributed to Albert Einstein. On the surface, it makes sense. But

when you think about it, a lot of people are insane under this

definition. Think of the millions of people who buy lottery tickets or

who date the same kind of person with whom they just broke up. I

guess people do it with the hope that things will be different.

That brings me to Simchat Torah (bear with me). The pods were

filled with praying, singing, dancing, flag waving and imbibing. At the

end of the evening, adults unrolled the Torah from end to end,

circling the walls of the pod, while kids sat in the middle. We then

read the last verses of Deuteronomy followed immediately by the

first few verses of Genesis, starting the cycle again. Are we insane?

We know how the book ends - are we expecting a different

ending? Of course not. But there is a purpose in reading the Torah

every year as well as a reason why we start anew immediately. It is

first and foremost a retelling of The Story which must be passed on

from generation to generation. We have completed the study of

God's word but we have hope that, in the new year, the words will

teach us, inspire us and allow us to grow spiritually. It is a never-

ending and continuous process so we start again immediately.

On our secular calendar, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. It is

another reason for us to thank God, and others, for the gifts of Life,

Freedom, Family, and Friends. We at Sinai Temple are blessed with

a solid building (with no mortgage), inspiring rabbinic and

educational leadership, expansive programming and a wealth of

Friends. May these good things in life be yours in abundance not

only at Simchat Torah and Thanksgiving but throughout the year. I

said this same thing last year. Even though I am saying the same

thing over and over again, I am not insane. I hope. Randy Rosenbaum

MT. HOPE CEMETERY PLOTS

FOR SALE The Jewish section of Mt. Hope Cemetery in Champaign was

established over 140 years ago by local Jewish social and fraternal

organizations as a self-supporting community asset. Management

of burial rights (plots) is by the Cemetery Committee, appointed

by the Sinai Temple Board, following their policies. Rights to

burial are available to any Jewish family in the community.

Some burial plots are available in the two linear blocks to the

west and south of the older Jewish sections at Mt. Hope, while

our newer Block 24 South Extension has most of the total 106

spaces available for sale. The cost is $945.00 per plot, which

includes perpetual care. In addition to the spaces owned by the

Cemetery Committee, some current owners of plots in older

sections have expressed an interest in selling their plots. Spaces in

the Mt. Hope Mausoleum are also available. For additional

information, please get in touch with Cemetery Committee Chair

Alice Berkson at [email protected] or 217.356.4829.

mailto:[email protected]


From Our Educator

Religious School Calendar—Upcoming Events

School Dates: Wednesdays—11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Sundays—11/2*, 11/9, 11/16

Special Events:

*11/2—Mitzvah Day—students are signed up to participate. Parents are

encouraged to sign up with their child(ren) or for separate projects. THIS IS

THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS!

We are collecting gently used children’s books that will be incorporated into

one of the Mitzvah Day projects. Please place donations in the box near the

STRS office.

Before 11/20—collecting items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Each class has

a sign up sheet with items to bring that will allow us to provide families in need

with Thanksgiving meal items. Please contribute if you are able to do so.

Teacher Feature—Itamar Allali

Each month, read about a wonderful Religious School teacher. Their

commitment to educating our children is noteworthy.

Itamar is a new teacher at Sinai Temple Religious School. He

is teaching Gimmel Hebrew and brings enthusiasm and

creativity to his classroom.

Share a Jewish memory that will stick with you forever.

One of my favorite Jewish memories is really a collection of memories:

Passover every year with my family! I love all the time that we spend sitting at

our seder table, singing song after song and engaging in so many of our family

traditions. Those are memories that I will never forget.

Share a bit about your Jewish background.

My Hebrew background comes from my home. My entire family was born in

Israel, and though I was born here, I was raised in a Hebrew-speaking and

culturally Israeli home.

What are you going to bring to your class?

I am excited to bring to class my enthusiasm about Hebrew School, Israel, and

Judaism. In the past, I have noticed that students some students struggle to

see how fun Hebrew school is and how important the topics we discuss are. I

think that being enthusiastic about all of these important pieces of our culture

will help our students to really enjoy their time at Hebrew School.

“KID”DuSH CLUB

Kiddish Club will provide programming for Sinai Temple

families with children. While programs will be designed for

children ages 3-10, parents will need to use discretion when

deciding whether to participate. If you are interested in

meeting with Rabbi Jody to suggest ideas/venues, please send

an email to [email protected].

Last year, the Jewish world was intrigued by Thanksgivikkah, the collision of the first night of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. From Menurkies (menorahs with a

turkey center) to latkes inspired by traditional Thanksgiving fixings, this “once in a lifetime” event was celebrated in big, creative ways. This year, we

celebrate Thanksgiving as we do most years—as a secular holiday. While it is important to acknowledge Thanksgiving as an American holiday, considering it

from a Jewish perspective adds meaning to the family bonding and filled bellies. Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks. The Pilgrims who celebrated

Thanksgiving were (mostly) Puritans who came to America searching for religious freedom. Their story resembles that of our ancestors in Egypt and there

is evidence of a Puritan leader reciting Psalm 107 upon their arrival. This psalm was used by Maimonides as a prooftext for the birkat hagomel—a prayer

said when one escapes an extremely dangerous or life threatening situation. Perhaps, as American Jews, or Americans with Jewish connections, you can

create traditions for your family and friends as you celebrate an American holiday that has meaningful ties to Judaism. Here are some ideas to get you

started:

1. Think about all of the blessings in your life and then truly give thanks for them. Take turns sharing things for which you are grateful. Read the text of

the hoda’ah, a prayer for thanksgiving that is in the Amidah section of the service.

2. Recite motzi and birkat hamazon at the beginning and end of your Thanksgiving meal—these are perfect examples of giving thanks for our food.

3. Play “Don’t Thank Me” at the table. Choose a food item (i.e. green beans). Start by acknowledging who made the green beans. “Thank you Sarah for

cooking the beans” Sarah responds, “Don’t thank me, thank Jacob for getting them from the store.” Jacob responds, “Don’t thank me, thank the

store for having the beans.” Continue, thanking whoever/whatever comes before, until you get to God. Don’t thank me, thank driver who brought

the beans to the store. Don’t thank me, thank the farmer who grew the beans. Don’t thank me, thank God for the soil, sun and rain.

4. Give tzedakah by donating food, clothing, toys, etc. Make it meaningful for children by asking them to look at what they have, share why they are glad

they have it, and then choose one or more things to donate to someone who may not have enough.

5. Discuss ritual objects. There’s turkey on Thanksgiving (our family, with 3 vegetarians, has a turkey on the table), a lulav and etrog on Sukkot, a menorah

for Hanukkah, etc. For a fun conversation, make a list of key holiday symbols that we EAT!

6. Celebrate the Second Day of Thanksgiving, which, coincidentally, is always on Shabbat!

This year, enjoy your celebration, find ways to relax, eat delicious food, spend time with people who you love, and be sure to give thanks!


Annoucements MAH-JONGG Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 PM

Mah Jongg is a game that has been played for generations. Sinai

Temple will host mah jongg for experienced players and beginners

(with a lesson provided). Please bring your own card, extra cards to

share if you have, a snack and a smile. Please RSVP to Jody at

[email protected].

SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Rabbi Alan will offer a series of exciting and engaging Adult

Education courses in the North Pod. Classes are designed to

generally be self-contained, so feel free to come to one session or all

of them. Adult Education classes will not be held on Sunday,

November 2, so that all may participate in Mitzvah Day. We will

have guest teachers on November 9 and November 16, and take a

break on November 23 and 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

BOOK GROUP Monday, November 17th at 7:30 PM,

The Book Group usually meets the third Monday of the month at

7:30 PM. We will be reading The Golem and the Jinni by Helene

Wecker and will meet at the home of Susan Cohen, 3506 S. Vine,

Urbana (384-7871). Facilitator: Susan Cohen; Contact Person:

Susan Schomer (359-2938).

ADVANCED SELF DEFENSE CLASS Tuesdays, November 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Katherine Coyle, a certified R.A.D. instructor, will be teaching a

R.A.D. Advanced Self-Defense class. There is a $25.00 fee for the

course. We also offer scholarships for those in need. For more

in format ion, p lease contact Katherine Coyle at

[email protected].

TORAH STUDY Saturdays, 9:00 AM

The Sinai Temple Torah Study Group meets In the Sinai Temple

Library, and all are welcome to attend our stimulating lay-led

discussions.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOLARSHIPS More detailed information on the Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship

fund will be mailed to you soon.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR

THE 2014 CHANUKAH SHOWCASE:

SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 7TH & 14TH!

Complete information will be in the December bulletin.

20% OFF all in stock Candlesticks,

Kiddush Cups and Havdallah Sets

CHECK OUT THE CLEARANCE TABLE

BARGAINS!

40% OFF Merchandise on our

INVENTORY CLEARANCE TABLE!

Regular Hours of Operation Sundays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (during Religious School)

Wednesdays: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (during Hebrew School)

Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We are ALWAYS open by appointment. Email

[email protected] or call Natalie Frankenberg (390-4168),

Jessica Kopolow (344-6683) or Pam Olson (384-4335).

Please note: The Gift Shop is staffed by volunteers,

so we suggest you call the Temple Office (352-8140),

to make sure someone is in the shop.

Sinai Temple Gift Shop

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

CELEBRATE SHABBAT!!!

Bulletin Submission: The Deadline for December Bulletin is November 15th at 9:00 AM. All submissions may be edited

for length and content. EMAIL submissions to Kathy Douglas at: [email protected].

TREE OF LIFE LEAF

Our synagogue is proud to possess

the Eitz Chaim, a “Tree of Life”.

This beautiful sculpture, given to us

by the Hymowitz family, is

permanently displayed in the Sinai

Temple lobby. The branches of the

tree contain leaves which can be

in scr ibed to h i gh l i ght or

commemorate such joyous events

as births, weddings, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs,

graduations or simply to honor parents, family or friends. Share

your happy occasions by inscribing your family “Simchas” on our

synagogue’s Tree of Life. This will be a permanent dedication to

the meaningful, and happy events that touch our lives. The price

per leaf is $250.00. For more information, please call the Temple

office at (217) 352-8140.

Wine & Cheese Oneg

Please join us for wine and cheese after the

Friday night Shabbat service on November 7th.


Giving ALPINER STERN FLOWER FUND

Doreen Halberstam, in honor of Joyce & Bob Eisenstein’s marriage

Bernice & Laurence Lieberman, Mazel Tov to Joyce & Bob!

Yoram & Carol Mizrahi, in celebration of Joyce Nagel & Bob

Eisenstein’s wedding

GENERAL FUND

May Berenbaum & Richard Leskosky, in memory of Tony Novak

Sandra Hynds, in memory of David Adam O’Connor Shoresman and

Ruth Peterseil Hiller

Marc & Ruth Lynx, in appreciation for remembering our families

Yarhzeit

Ruth Morhaim, in honor of Bob & Joyce Eisenstein’s marriage

Irwin Noparstak, Happy New Year!

Rebecca Privin, in memory of Gregory Privin, Sarra Privina & Bella

Roginsky

Mildred Rosenberg, in memory of Aaron Rosenberg

Edward & Nancy Tepper, in honor of Joyce & Bob Eisenstein - Mazel

Tov!

FRIENDS OF THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Lianne Anderson

Hagit Itzkowitz, in appreciation of the Religious Education

Committee for the important work they do for Sinai Temple

George & Muriel Swartz, in honor of our Rosh Hashanah with

Karen & Geoff Ray

HIGH HOLIDAY FLOWERS

Myron & Sonya Sholem

KITCHEN/ONEG FUND

May Berenbaum & Richard Leskosky

Shira & Dan Epstein

Matthew & Eleanor Finkin

Jeffrey & Carmen Glezer

Kazuko Goodman

Doreen Halberstam

Tania Ionin & Timur Oikhberg

Loren & Maya Israel

William & Eileen Kohen

Merle Levy

Vitaliy & Anna Soloveychik

MUSIC

Yoram & Carol Mizrahi, in memory of Nat Brusiloff

Ruth Morhaim, in honor of Gayle Kopin’s recovery

ALAN GOODIS CONCERT SPONSORSHIPS

Natalie Frankenberg

Charles & Joan Kozoll

Ira & Cecile Lebenson

Diane S. & Rob Ore

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Bob & Joyce Eisenstein

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Doreen Halberstam, in memory of Maurice Friedberg

Richard Pikowsky

TRADITIONAL MINYAN

Madeleine E. Hymowitz

George & Muriel Swartz, in honor of our Rosh Hashanah visit with

Karen & Geoff Ray

Please send your donations made payable to Sinai Temple. Only donations of $15.00 or more per fund and honoree will be listed in the Bulletin.

Congratulations to Rae and Ray

Spooner on the birth of their grandchild,

Jack. And congratulations also to the great-

grandparents, Tauby Shimkin, and Linda

and Paul Weichsel.

Congratulations to Monique and Michael Tsipursky on the

birth of their daughter, Layla Estelle. Proud brothers Leo and Noah

are thrilled to welcome her to the family.

Congratulations to Blanche Sudman on the birth of her great-

grandson, Ezra Seymour Hinden.

Congratulations to Debra Karplus on the birth of her new

grandchild, Daphne Diloreto.

May Berenbaum, a Swanlund Chair and head of the University of

Illinois Department of Entomology, has received the National Medal

of Science—the nation’s highest honor for achievement and

leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology—for her

work in understanding “the role of insects in nearly every aspect of

human life and development.”

The Social Action Committee wishes to thank everyone for

their generous contributions to the

Eastern Illinois Food Bank this Yom Kippur.

Together we collected 363 lbs of food and $6173.00.

Please know that together, we have provided 36,591 meals

to Champaign-Urbana individuals and families.


Memorials

Adding memorials to your membership record is simple. Just call the Temple office (or email us at [email protected]) and let us

know the name of the deceased, their relationship to you, and the secular or Hebrew date you wish to observe their yahrzeit. If you are

unable to attend services and wish to reschedule the observance, please let us know a few days in advance.

Jesse Belber ( 9 Nov)

Louie Blockman ( 8 Nov)

Eva Cutler (12 Nov)

Lawrence Martin Davis (14 Nov)

Molly Denenholz (11 Nov)

Florence Goldberg (13 Nov)

Jenny Gottheil (10 Nov)

Martha Kaplan (17 Che)

David F. Linowes (17 Che)

Lev Oykhberg (13 Nov)

Ida Rosenblum (20 Che)

Ely Rotman (15 Che)

Dorothy Silverman (15 Che)

Susan Melanie Sirkis (13 Nov)

Abe H. Waxman ( 9 Nov)

Lisa Ellen Weichsel (18 Che)

Lawrence Weingarten (12 Nov)

Irving Weissman (12 Nov)

Sylvia Zinger (20 Che)

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Louis L. Bing (21 Nov)

Joseph B. Bloomfield (20 Nov)

Libby Goldberg (21 Nov)

Manuel Gomez (18 Nov)

Jacob Herman (15 Nov)

Fred Hess (16 Nov)

Miriam Korogodsky (18 Nov)

Rose Weinberger Levy (18 Nov)

Aaron Linder (20 Nov)

Stuart S. Nagel (18 Nov)

Molly Newman (16 Nov)

Moshe Rosenshine (24 Che)

Minnie Rosenstein (18 Nov)

Estelle Spelke (21 Nov)

Reba Wolf (25 Che)

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Myrtle Berenson Braun (28 Nov)

Julius Cohen (26 Nov)

Paulette E. Deckard (22 Nov)

Bertel Forst (25 Nov)

Alex Goldman (23 Nov)

Helmut Heumann (22 Nov)

Jerry Keller ( 1 Kis)

Della B. Kranson (22 Nov)

Bernice L. Lewis (24 Nov)

Samuel Arthur Libman (26 Nov)

Ada Feinstein Roth (25 Nov)

Sylvia Selicovitz (26 Nov)

Frieda Sherman ( 5 Kis)

William H. Sholem (24 Nov)

Bessie Siegal (22 Nov)

Melvyn Silver (30 Che)

Jacob Toby ( 4 Kis)

Jane P. Walter (25 Nov)

Gertrude Wolf (29 Che)

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Philip Applebaum ( 4 Dec)

Nathan Berenbaum (12 Kis)

Ruth Koller Berkson (13 Kis)

Rosa Lee Brill (29 Nov)

Morton Dunn (30 Nov)

Lena V. Garfinkel ( 1 Dec)

Louis Nathan Glaser ( 2 Dec)

Morris Gottheil ( 3 Dec)

Sally Grusby ( 2 Dec)

Morris M. Kaplan ( 9 Kis)

Beatrice Karan ( 1 Dec)

Ben Karol (30 Nov)

Rabbi Louis Kaufman ( 9 Kis)

Fred Lewin ( 4 Dec)

Herbert Elsworth Lyon ( 5 Dec)

Harry David Nelson ( 1 Dec)

Benjamin Pearlstein ( 2 Dec)

David Porton (12 Kis)

Gerti Shalev (13 Kis)

Jennie Steinberg ( 8 Kis)

James Strauch (30 Nov)

Leo Weisel (13 Kis)

William Weisel (12 Kis)

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mailto:[email protected]?subject=Memorial


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