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Congregation Ahavath Sholom A Family of Families
Bringing God and the Community Closer Together A Conservative Synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
June 2019 27 Iyar to 27 Sivan 5779 Vol. 83—Number 10
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Study - Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 PM
Topic: “Chaos and Commentary - How the Torah
Views Extremism”
followed by a cheesecake reception.
1st Day of Shavuot
Morning Service - Sunday, June 9 at 9:00 AM
Evening Service - Sunday, June 9 at 6:00 PM
2nd Day of Shavuot
Morning Service, including Yizkor
Monday, June 10 at 6:55 AM
Additional Yizkor service (only) at 10:00 AM
Evening Service - Monday, June 10 at 6:00 PM
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During high
school I
competed for a
year on my
school’s track
team. At times I
wasn’t sure if I
was running
towards the
finish line or
merely circling the track with no real
destination in mind. Life and existing
are often thought of as being the same.
However, in my mind the two are not
synonymous, rather they are polar
opposites. So what is the difference?
The difference can be summed up by
realizing that we are either, “Running
for the life or running away from the
Life!” (Bharath Mamidoju) In other
words, when we live we are running
towards life’s experiences, while merely
existing and going through our days in
order to just survive another day is
running away from life.”
Let us remember that living life is what
God has intended us to do. For as the
Prophet, Jeremiah, teaches us, “For I
know the plans I have for you,” declares
the LORD, “plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Daily
we should reinforce our purposes in life
and begin to “live” them instead of
merely “existing” within them.
The questions being: “How do we do
this? How do we live?” Before we
answer that in the positive, we can rule
out living our lives by waiting for
someone to knock on our doors and tell
us how to live. Unfortunately in today’s
society too many people wait their
whole lives looking for opportunity to
arrive.
FROM OUR RABBI
Clergy & Professional Staff:
Rabbi Andrew Bloom
Michael L. Linn
Executive Director
Officers:
President Jerry Stein
1st Vice President
Harry Labovitz
2nd Vice President Foster Owen
3rd Vice President
Kal Silverberg
Treasurer Stephen Kaye
Secretary
Zoe Stein Pierce
Parliamentarian Dr. Nancy Faigin
Board of Directors: Ava Beleck
Steven Brown Dan Sturman
JR Faigin Suzanne Herman
Rebecca Isgur Dan Karpman William Landy Rivka Marco Jay Martin Alex Nason
Charles Norman Michael Reznikoff Naomi Rosenfield
Karen Savitz
Catering Department
Maria Loya
Office Staff
Suzi Gardner Bookkeeper
Cameron Chrestensen Administrative Assistant
Janitorial Staff Antonio Contreras Gabriel Sanchez
If you would prefer to not
have your information published in the CAS
directory, please contact Cameron at
[email protected] or call 817-731-4721.
So what should we do instead of waiting? I
suggest that we listen to Thomas Edison who
once said, “The reason a lot of people do not
recognize opportunity is because it usually goes
around wearing overalls looking like hard
work.“
Working hard in our case has a double mean-
ing. On the one hand it means that we need to
work hard at our jobs/professions/schools and
on the other hand we must work hard on our-
selves. Ourselves? Yes. This we can do by
working on our attitude and outlook whereby
we become happy within our own skin. For
once we discover our inner contentment we
will then be able to summon up “opportunities”
instead of waiting for them to knock on our
door.
Now that we know how and what we can’t wait
for, let us look at how we should embrace life
and run towards it. As a history major in my
undergraduate studies, I look backwards for an
answer to my question of living and find the
base of my answer in the words of Marcus Au-
relius, the Roman Emperor (161-180 CE) who
once said that we should, “Waste no more time
arguing what a good man should be. Be one.”
In other words, the essence of a person and liv-
ing his life is in his “being.” Being present in
life and functioning as an upstander instead of a
bystander. Living begins with a single choice
and that choice is ours alone. Thus as we head
out on our summer vacations and embrace our
free time let us “be” people of character and
life instead of a “debater” of what “good char-
acter” should be.
For as the Talmudic Proverb teaches us, “Do
not be wise in words-be Wise In deeds.”
Let me wish everyone a safe and enjoyable
summer. I look forward to seeing you in the
synagogue and out in the community living life
and being an upstander.
B’shalom and Friendship,
Rabbi Andrew Bloom
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PRESIDENT’S DESK This is the time of year that most of
us begin to think about vacations,
time away from work, home, or just a
change in environment. I had a
chance to begin a bit earlier as our
grandson turned two in the middle of
May. What a nice break, and an
opportunity to relax (although the
calls and text messages never stop)
and spend time with family. For many years in my
professional life, I had been involved with addressing
developmental milestones and creating alternative programs
to work through or around developmental issues as we
assisted many children in achieving success at various
levels. This time, I sat back and marveled at how far we
have moved in providing educational environments and the
technology that leads to increased learning opportunities.
The simple cell phone, that years ago existed only for Dick
Tracy, is now a miniature computer capable of not just
communications, but entertainment and engagement. I
continue to be distracted and at the same time encouraged at
how far we have moved in the past forty years in creating
and developing a vast array of educational possibilities.
However, the ubiquitous cell phone that does so well in
keeping us in contact with family and friends, also remains
as the one continuous tool that maintains almost constant
communication with coworkers and the expectation of
almost immediate responses.
We know that around the Memorial Day weekend, children
will be out of school and parents will be seeking assorted
ways of providing a safe environment. Many children
attend summer camp, group travels, visit grandparents, or
attend specialized classes. Sending a child to a camp in
many ways provides parents with a vacation while
remaining at home. I know that I will manage to take some
time away from the office, no longer need to worry what we
can do with our children but will have the ability to spend
additional time with family. On those days or weekends
that we cannot travel to visit our family, we anticipate
finding the time to relax on the water. Sailing allows one to
concentrate on the movement of clouds and wind, and has
the magical ability to erase the tensions of the world.
I hope that you will find the time to re-group, re-coupe or
relax and enjoy the opportunity to re-focus on the direction
you chose to head.
Michael Linn
FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sholom. Spring transitions to summer quickly in North Texas.
It’s a time of rapid change in the weather and at the synagogue.
My best wishes to everyone.
Congratulations to all CAS students for completing a great year
at our Learning and Engagement Center (LEC) and those
completing the Confirmation program. I also want to send my
best wishes to all students graduating at all levels: high school,
college and graduate school. Well done students, parents and
teachers!
I am very optimistic about the future of CAS. I look forward to
working with a new set of Board members and officers. During
the 2019-2020 term, we plan to roll-out significantly more
programs designed to meet the wide range of interests of our
members. Our long-term calendar will include a good balance
of events that meet the needs of our current membership and
attract new families. Some programs will be free while others
will be designed to raise funds. Some will be educational, some
will be pure fun. Lots of volunteer opportunities will be
available.
During the next few months, it is likely that you will receive
one or more phone calls from synagogue volunteers. We will
not be selling new roofs, health insurance policies or asking
your preferences for federal election candidates. We want your
opinion on our current operations and our future. We will also
invite you to celebrate simchas at the synagogue and join us at
services for yahrzeits. We need your input and participation.
Construction of the new elementary school has begun. This is
very exciting and may result in several new, positive
opportunities. Acutely, the construction will create challenges
for our members and visitors. Please look out for changes in the
parking lot: new traffic patterns and limited parking spaces. We
are actively working with the FWISD, the construction
contractors and our neighbors to protect our property and meet
the needs of our members. The project is targeted to be
completed in one year. I request your patience and
understanding.
Regarding our own Building Project, a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) is being developed seeking architectural
firms with the expertise needed to develop plans for a new
building or major renovation. As stated last month, the input
received from current congregants in 2017 and 2018 will be an
important element in our planning. We must also think about
new members and our long-term plans.
As always, your ideas and questions are welcome. Let me hear
from you.
Jerry Stein
CAS President
817-292-6963
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CAS NEWS
Certified Travel Consultant Robin Tirsun
Phone: 817-263-8131
Fax: 817-263-8132
6945 Mesa Drive
Fort Worth TX 76132
Email: [email protected]
For All Your Travel Needs
R TTRAVEL
Dr. Julian Haber will soon begin work on Volume 3 of They
Were Soldiers in Peace and War. These are his areas of focus:
Veterans who were not covered in Vol. 1 or 2. Even a
relative’s interesting experiences in the military from
WWII and onward, and/or pictures would also be helpful
as would soldiers currently serving.
Allied veterans: Israel, England, France, etc, - Dr. Haber is
looking for Jewish persons that served in the old Soviet
Union Army for a prospective of how they were treated as
a Jewish person in the armed forces.
An additional section will be letters to the home front for
the time period of WWI forward.
All these veterans may have served in peacetime or in war.
Please contact Dr. Haber, or call the shul office at
817-731-4721.
*********NOTICE*********
The FWISD will begin demolition of part of the
parking lot the last week of May. It is possible that the
entrance of the parking lot will be relocated to the same
driveway as the exit. Caution is advised.
There will also be a fence erected in the middle of the
parking lot, reducing the number of spaces that will be
available. Again, caution is advised.
Parking in the Fire Lane next to the building is not
permitted and will result in vehicles being towed.
Street parking on Briarhaven is permitted.
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Read2Win . . .
Volunteer to Help a child succeed!
If you would like to be part of a program that makes a
difference—this is it! Help Westcliff Elementary students learn to
read. Please contact Rabbi Andrew Bloom at 817-731-4721 to
volunteer. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed
The Synagogue would greatly benefit from
contributions of your time on a Committee and/or a
specific activity. We need help. You can make a one-
time commitment for a specific event or make a
longer-term commitment.
Committees Needing Help:
○ Membership / Welcoming, Communication /
Marketing, Cemetery, Catering, House,
Ritual, Programming / Fund Raising,
Security, Chesed / Social Action, Personnel,
Education
Specific Activities:
○ Preparing the monthly Bulletin for
distribution
○ Shabbat Greeters
○ Office assistance
Core Skills Required of Everyone:
○ Smiles
○ Good attitudes
○ Compassion / Empathy
○ Patience
Special Skills Required for Some Assignments:
○ Social Media (Facebook and Twitter)
○ Web-Site
Please contact Jerry Stein (817-909-2001) or Michael
Linn (817-731-4721) if you have any questions or
wish to volunteer your time.
Please use the School Entrance to enter the
synagogue. The North Entrance can be
used during morning and evening services.
Please contact the office if you need the code
(817-731-4721).
CAS NEWS
CAS Annual
Congregational Meeting
4:00 PM Sunday, June 2, 2019
Election of Officers and Board Members
for 2019-2020 and
By-Law Changes
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Thanks to the Kiddush Luncheon Hosts..
Dr. Elizabeth and Robert Azerad
in honor of their son
Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah
Linda and Michael Webberman
and
Linda and Ebrahim Lavi
in honor of the Aufruf of
Brock Webberman and Sara Lavi
Our Delicious Cake Provided by..
Kay Lynn Tuck Dubinsky
in Memory of
Rebecca and David Tuck
Melissa Morgan and David Saul
in Honor of
Dr. Bernard Zilberg’s 93rd Birthday
Bimah Flowers Donated by:
LaJean and Dan Sturman
in Honor of
Andrea and Cantor Jeffrey Weber
Eagle Mountain International Church
Kenneth Copeland Ministries
in memory of
Pearl McFarland
Ezat Lavi, Charlotte Webberman
and Celia Weingarten
in honor of their grandchildren,
the Bride and Groom,
Sara Lavi and Brock Webberman
Kay Lynn Tuck Dubinsky
in Memory of
Rebecca and David Tuck
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FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Jewish Family Services of Fort Worth and Tarrant County has many services available for your
congregants. One extremely helpful service is no cost transportation to medical appointments.
This service has been very successful in helping community members go to physical therapy
appointments, doctor appointments, and surgery centers. The service is available, free of
charge, for persons without need for a special mobility device as well as those who use
mobility devices such as a walker or a motorized wheelchair.
If you would like to register to participate, please contact Lynell Bond, case manager, at 817-
823-0476. Once you have enrolled in the program, you will need to schedule appointments at
least 48 hours in advance.
We want everyone in our community to know about the transportation to medical
appointments so they can participate if needed. Please encourage your congregants to take
advantage of this wonderful service. Also, Lynell Bond is happy to help you with any
questions you may have about services that may be available to help you.
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Thank you for your generosity and kind donations.
Catering Fund
In honor of:
Rachel and Yoseph
Yaacobi’s Anniversary
Rachel Yaacobi
Terri and Rich Hollander
Jim Stanton
For the recovery of:
Elsie Blum
Cookie and Jerry Wise
In loving memory of:
Marian Goelman
Rachel and Yoseph Yaacobi
Elaine Silverberg
Bootsie Coggan
Chevra Kadisha Fund
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
David Saxon
Louise and Judd Vermillion
Morton Miller
Robin and Dan Tirsun
Ruth and Irving Napoleon
Sheryl, Aaron and Seth
Levy
Rabbi Garsek Patriot
Garden Fund
In loving memory of:
Elaine Silverberg
Patty and Elliott Garsek
General Operating
Fund
In honor of:
Anita Davidson’s Birthday
Vicky and Sal Mitrani
In loving memory of:
Elaine Silverberg
Rhoda and Howard
Bernstein
Jim Stanton
Charwynne Hazelwood
and Barry Schneider
Sheila Stocker
General Operating
Fund (continued)
In loving memory of:
Marian Goelman
Sophia and Alex Nason
Carol and Steve Kline
Jim Stanton
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Sima Kisin
Inessa and David Kisin
Madlyn Barnett
Rhoda and Howard
Bernstein
John Queen
Karen and Rick Savitz
Helene Marcus
Karen and Rick Savitz
Leah Greenberg
Shirley Schuster
Education
Endowment Fund
In loving memory of:
Marian Goelman
Robin and Dr. Jerry Stein
Elaine Silverberg
Robin and Dr. Jerry Stein
Religious Education
Fund
In honor of:
Anita Davidson’s
Birthday
Carol Bulbrook
Sehila Stocker
Katrina Diaz and Neil
Bailey’s New Home
Etta and Bruce Miller
Religious Education
Fund (continued)
For the recovery of:
Linda Paddack
Etta and Bruce Miller
In loving memory of:
Marian Goelman
Dr. Lauren Eisenberg and
Adam Rosenfield
Rebecca and Stuart Isgur
Karen and Rick Savitz
Shirley Rosenberg
Etta and Bruce Miller
Elaine Silverberg
Etta and Bruce Miller
Karen Kaplan
Rebecca and Stuart Isgur
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Jerome Green
Louise and Judd
Vermillion
Sarah Weitzer
Sheila Stocker
Elaine and Dr. Harold
Stocker
Sheila Stocker
Rosalyn Tirsun
Robin and Dan Tirsun
Barbara Lippman
Barbara and Dr. Dennis
Schuster
Sol Flamholz
Regina Rog
Building Fund
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Natalie Cohn
Caren Cohn Nogen and
Michael Nogen
Elaine Stanton
Caren Cohn Nogen and
Michael Nogen
Dave Klimist Cemetery
Beautification and
Maintenance Fund
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Alexander Boksiner
Claudia Boksiner
Prayer Book Fund
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Ruth and Irving Napoleon
Sheryl, Aaron and Seth
Levy
Rabbi’s Discretionary
Fund
Marcia and Dr. Harold
Malofsky
Jerry Weinstein
In honor of:
Daniel Bloom’s
Graduation
Dr. Phillip Cohen
The Birth of Chaya Tikva
Stone
Dr. Nancy and Richard
Kessler
In loving memory of:
Marian Goelman
Jeane and Izzy Bloomberg
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Herbert Bergman
Richard Weisberg
Judith Pressberger
Dr. Emily Isaacs
Barbara Weisman
Cookie and Jerry Wise
Norman Richard
Sondra Richard
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Telephone - Office: 731-4721; Fax: 731-4724; Kitchen: 731-4431; visit our website at www.ahavathsholom.org
Schedule of Services
Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday)
Shabbat Morning (Saturday)
Monday - Friday Morning
6:00 pm
9:30 am
6:55 am
Sunday and National Holiday Morning
Sunday - Thursday Evening
Rosh Chodesh (New Month)
9:00 am
6:00 pm
6:45 am
All Services for Children start at 10:30 am on Saturdays, Shabbat Morning
New Stars (of David)—ages birth to 3 years of age; Davening Dynamos—Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Shul Scholars—4th Grade and up
Jun-01 Rhonda Krupp Jun-11 Judy Weinstein Jun-22 David Nudleman
Jun-03 Ruth Berkowitz Jun-12 Israel Shafir Jun-23 Marilyn Rubin
Jun-03 Sheryl Ross Jun-13 Frances Gratch Jun-24 James Stansbury
Jun-05 Dr. Paul Solomon Jun-13 Nancy Stansbury Jun-25 Steven Brown
Jun-05 Jayna Sosland Jun-16 Sandra Luskey Jun-26 Jetti Cole
Jun-06 Daniel Karpman Jun-17 Hannah Smiley Jun-26 Laura Fierer
Jun-07 Shirley Givant Jun-18 Dr. Ilan Kiselstein Jun-27 Philip Gressel
Jun-09 Joseph Mintz Jun-22 Harriette Gachman Jun-28 Dr. Myron Krupp
Jun-29 Richard Savitz
Jun-03 Charlotte Levi Jun-19 Benjamin Vanderveer Jun-27 Lily Goldberg
Jun-11 Adam Ostrinsky Jun-19 Ahnyela Williams Jun-30 Abigel Vanderveer
Jun-19 Adam Knitel Jun-22 Keira Butler
Jun-01 Chad and Martis Herman 23 Jun-17 Arnold and Ethel Schectman 68
Jun-02 Michael and Patricia Linn 40 Jun-18 Dr. Ariel and Gillat Brautbar 22
Jun-03 Morton and Dr. Barbara Herman 19 Jun-18 Richard and Terri Hollander 47
Jun-07 Mitchell and Annette Smith 32 Jun-18 Dr. Dennis and Barbara Schuster 52
Jun-08 Dr. Don and Judith Peska 44 Jun-19 Dr. Charles and Lisa Paley 37
Jun-08 Drs. Don and Emily Rosen 22 Jun-20 Elliott and Patricia Garsek 47
Jun-12 Walter and Vanessa Listig 23 Jun-20 Jeffrey and Barbara Gilbert 48
Jun-13 Glenn and Eszter Vandaveer 8 Jun-23 Aaron and Melissa Cohen 6
Jun-14 Aleksandr and Lyubov Gershengoren 39 Jun-24 Michael and Debra Schwanz 11
Jun-14 Neil and Pat Rosenzweig 32 Jun-26 Dr. Irwin and Myra Schussler 53
Jun-14 Jack and Marilyn Rubin 55 Jun-28 Edward and Malea Balmuth 24
Jun-15 David and Elisa Nudleman 34
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Sat., June 1
27 Iyar
Louis Glasser
Bobby Leff
Sarah Weitzer
Sun., June 2
28 Iyar
Mort Werner
Max Reisberg
Godfrey Kaftan
Sarah Levine
Betty Klapp
Mon., June 3
29 Iyar
Sam Sturman
Ruth Napoleon
Rose Herman
Sarah Foreman
Herman
Loucille Davidson
Mae Drasnin
Ruth Napoleon
Leah Greenberg
Tue., June 4
1 Sivan
Harold Radetsky
Bernard Marcus
Josephine Tills
Helen Raker
Jennie Chicotsky
Kragen
Jennie Levenson
Rosenthal
Helen Raker
Jennie Levenson
Rosenthal
Wed., June 5
2 Sivan
Abram Kisin
Jack Walensky
Sydney Axelrod
Helene Ruth
Marcus
Thur., June 6
3 Sivan
Gerhard Herzog
Jeffrey Baitman
Madlyn Brachman
Barnett
Mamie Dworkin
Helen Lewis Blanc
Anna Lender
Fri., June 7
4 Sivan
Dr. Sidney Lane
Rosalyn Tirsun
Reisel Brand
Sat., June 8
5 Sivan
Larry Karlin
Rosalie Freed
Sun., June 9
6 Sivan
Andrew Scherman
Lena Bockstein
Edith Salzman
Fay Ochman
Abby Rothschild
Mon., June 10
7 Sivan
Dr. Meyer Greenfield
Samuel Miller
Michael Polonetsky
Nathan Shturman
Avram Goikhman
Herman Nass
Jack Ellis
Sadie Raffel
Ida Gresky
Tue., June 11
8 Sivan
Morton Miller
Eva Perlman
Wed., June 12
9 Sivan
Eva Bailin
Thur., June 13
10 Sivan
Dora Ginsburg
Fri., June 14
11 Sivan
Guta Lubin
Sat., June 15
12 Sivan
Hyman Schriber
Stephen Sepp
Lillian Neuman
Nessa Griver
Rose Antweil
Esther Davis
Sun., June 16
13 Sivan
John A. Queen
George Ginsburg
Beatrice Benkov
Mon., June 17
14 Sivan
Nathan Schessler
Irby Bodiford
Marcel Kirschner
Nathan Lubin
Marcel Kirschner
Rose Ray Blumenthal
Pearl Corbin
Hortense Charlotte
Deifik
Pearl Corbin
Tue., June 18
15 Sivan
Joseph I Dworkin
Sam Anton
Jan Stanton
Jerome Green
Wed., June 19
16 Sivan
Gary Luskey
Paul Nudleman
Ismael Lobato
Joseph Meyer Cristol
Phyllis Weiss
Wed., June 19
16 Sivan
(continued)
Jenny Bornstein
Grace Goodman
Jenny Bornstein
Thur., June 20
17 Sivan
James Gregory
Brown
Morris Kruger
Oscar Rosen
Sarah Malofsky
Margaret Johnson
Noami Katz
Fri., June 21
18 Sivan
Audrey Mathis
Kolker
Hanna Gubina
Sat., June 22
19 Sivan
Henry Weil
Ida Aranow Esakov
Miriam Landy
Ruth Cohn Roberts
Sun., June 23
20 Sivan
Dave Chicotsky
Mort Kessler
Lowell Anton
G.H. Himelhoch
Blanche Thoma
Mon., June 24
21 Sivan
Isidor Israel
Widerhorn
Abe Pozez
Frank Schumer
Sylvia Salicoff
Perchikoff
Etta Remer Sosland
Tue., June 25
22 Sivan
Emile Lax
Wendell Morgan
Irma Howard
Mary Corbin
Helga Hoffner
Wed., June 26
23 Sivan
Ruben Rovinsky
Sam Weisblatt
Fritz Glazer
Minnie Engelberg
Thur., June 27
24 Sivan
Meyer Zeff
Alice Coplin
Fri., June 28
25 Sivan
Max Lobel
Norman Bailin
Pavel Ungerleider
Herbert Bergman
David Saxon
Rebecca Leva
Rose T. Wolin
Cheryl Berlin
Coplin
Sat., June 29
26 Sivan
Elias Brachman
Joseph Gurkoff
Nathan Liebling
Dorothy Bromley
Sun., June 30
27 Sivan
Alvin Louis
Norman Richard
Judith Pressberger
Jennie Feldman
Estelle Cortes
Elinore Udell
Martha Litman
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Can you help the Archives identify anyone or anything about this group photo taken in the 1960’s at a
Regional BBYO conference in Fort Worth?
Rabbi Isadore Garsek is standing in the front row on the far left. Teenagers hold up bumper stickers
that say, “Israel Peace.”
There is Hebrew writing on many t-shirts.
If you have any information, please email Hollace Weiner at
Thank you.
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