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April 2013 | Nisan - Iyar 5773

Accessing the Sacred

Recognizing the needs, strengths, opportunities and challenges of people with disabilities, here at Chizuk Amuno we seek to

increase communal awareness. In truth, we all require each other’s respect and assistance.

Every person I know has special needs. Everyone I meet lives a reality that imposes limits on what he or she can do. We all require individual attention in the course of our lives. As a synagogue community, we need to talk about our real challenges and any obstacles that must be overcome so that all who wish to participate here and able to and can access the spirit and purpose of our sacred community.

A group of us at Chizuk Amuno, individuals with disabilities and the parents or relatives of people

with disabilities, want to do what more we can to make our synagogue community accessible and welcoming.

Currently, we provide large print prayer books and materials. We have a hearing assistance induction loop

in the Sanctuary and provide transcripts or sign language interpreting when requested. A ramp leads to the reading table so all may come to the Torah. Our Sanctuary seating includes wheelchair cut outs. We also have handicapped accessible bathrooms, elevators to the second floor, sidewalk ramps from the parking lot to the building, handicap assisted door operation at front entrance, and handicapped accessible water fountains.

In our schools, on an individual basis, students with special learning needs are mainstreamed as possible while receiving appropriate accommodations and individualized instruction. All of this is good, but there is more we can and ought to do.

I encourage you to tell us what your needs and ideas are and what respect and assistance our community can provide you or others whom you know. Please contact us through the rabbinic office. Together we’re working to become a more supportive and welcoming community.

B’Shalom Rav, Rabbi Ron Shulman

Ethical Wills: What, Why, When? Friday-Sunday, April 19-21 We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Elana Zaiman, who will lead us through an exploration of Ethical Wills. She currently serves as a chaplain for the Aged at The Summit at First Hill in Seattle, Washington. She also travels throughout the United States and Canada serving as a scholar-in-residence, speaker, and workshop facilitator on ethical wills and serves as a consultant to families, couples, and individuals writing ethical wills. Rabbi Zaiman holds a BA in religion and psychology from George Washington University and a MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work. She received MA degrees in Judaic Studies and in Hebrew Literature, as well as rabbinic ordination from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

Why Write an Ethical Will Friday evening, Shabbat Dinner following servicesHow often do we write letters to those we leave behind with the hope of passing on our values and ideals? Isn’t bestowing a spiritual legacy just as important as handing over our material possessions? Join us and learn why this

ancient custom should be part of your plan.

Adults: $25; Kids over 5: $15. RSVP to 410/824-2055/8 by Wednesday, April 10.

Ethical Will Text StudyThe Rabbi Israel and Mildred Goldman Memorial ProgramShabbat afternoon, following the Kiddush luncheonRabbi Elana Zaiman will discuss the history of ethical wills as a written form beginning in the Middle Ages with its antecedents in the Torah and the Talmud. Together, we will read excerpts of ethical wills from the Middle Ages, the Holocaust, and today, noting how ethical wills are the product of their time and their authors.

Ethical Will Writing WorkshopSunday, 10 a.m. - NoonIn this workshop, we will unearth the material we might want to include in our ethical wills. So bring your favorite notebook and pen, and come ready to bring the words from your heart to the page.

Please mark your calendars and watch your mail for more details.

Leave a lifelong legacy at Chizuk AmunoPurchase an inscribed tribute brick on Chizuk Amuno’s new Pathway to Faith.

As we reconstruct the pathway at the Hoffberger Chapel entrance, over 300 bricks will be available for dedication. You can honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate a milestone or lifecycle event.

$200 per brick for up to four lines of text Package options available

For more information or to purchase a brick, contact Judy Schwartz, curlyfour@gmail.com, or the Chizuk Amuno Advancement Office, 410/824-2054.

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Gemilut Hasadim Activities at Chizuk AmunoAdopt-A-Road Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood performs the mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring Avenue on Sunday, June 2 (rain date: June 9). Meet us at 9 a.m. by the front office. All supplies will be provided. All are welcome. To volunteer, please call Irwin Golob at 410/560-7422.

Todah Rabbah to those who volunteered in March: Irwin Golob (leader), Howard Brill, Marvin Spector

CHAI Good Neighbor Day Join CHAI on Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Good Neighbor Day – a gratifying day to ‘Clean and Green’ neighborhoods as well as help residents maintain their properties and dignity. CHAI’s annual spring event is a day of community giving where neighbors help neighbors to strengthen and beautify the northwest Baltimore City neighborhoods of Cheswolde, Cross Country, Fallstaff, Glen, and Mt. Washington. Volunteers can choose from projects, such as: cleaning Western Run stream, clearing storm drains, sweeping streets and alleys, helping with block beautification projects, and more! To register contact Chedva Rose at crose@chaibaltimore.org or 410/500-5325.

Jared Scott Levy Memorial Garden We are grateful to master gardener, Allen Brown, for his leadership, expertise and dedication. The garden truly looks beautiful and is a special space for study, prayer, socializing, and reflection. To sign up for spring planting and weeding, please contact Allen Brown, 410/363-3605 or abrown86@verizon.net.

Transportation Service on Shabbat Need a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings? Rides for members who no longer drive can be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just call Miriam Foss by Monday or Tuesday of the week you want to attend services.

Hakhnasat Orhim – Welcoming Guests If you live within walking distance of the synagogue and are able to host visitors for Shabbat, please e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Todah Rabbah to the following people who opened their homes for Pesah to other members of the community: Elena Burdick, Barbara Portnoy Levine, and Zosia Zacks

NEW!! Let’s Get Together Our first activity with Special Connections, a group for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities, was enjoyable and meaningful. All present participated in card-making for our returning military through Operation Welcome Home. Be on the lookout for more scheduled activities with this group.

Todah Rabbah to Linda Levy (leader), Marilynn Kinstler, Mark Levy, Hazel Radowsky, and Frada Wall

Operation Welcome Home Maryland Join us as we welcome home our troops from military service overseas. Volunteers will meet at BWI airport and help pack goodie bags, welcome and cheer for soldiers, and thank them for their service. Dates are set one to three weeks in advance of the incoming flights. If you would like to be informed of these welcoming opportunities contact Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org. This project is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Our Daily Bread Join the Chizuk Amuno team to help serve meals to hungry men, women, and children from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays, April 21 and May 19. To sign up, please contact Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979 or bandwdavis@aol.com, or Jenny Baker, 410/602-9885 or bakerjenny@yahoo.com.

Todah Rabbah to those who volunteered at Our Daily Bread in March: Jenny Baker and Wendy Davis (leaders), Suzanne Katz, Arlene Klaff, Lily Massouda, Janice Perlman, Judy Spector, Marvin Spector (site leader)

Paul’s Place Women’s Listening Circle Help a listening circle for women at Paul’s Place’s. The circle is facilitated by Barbara Grochal and will be held Tuesdays, May 14 and July 9 from 1-2 p.m. Participants share experiences, listen to one another, and build community in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Rides are available from Chizuk Amuno parking lot. For more information or to volunteer contact Barbara Grochal, bgrochal@gmail.com or 410 484-0544.

Ronald McDonald House Join us as we cook and serve dinners at Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. The families look forward to home cooked meals to ease the strain and pressure that come with seeking medical treatment far from home. Upcoming dates for dinner are Wednesdays, April 24 and May 29. Todah Rabbah to our volunteers who cooked and served in March: Sophie Sall (leader), Louis Bookoff, Molly Bookoff, Nancy Bookoff, Harriet Brown, Miriam Foss, Joy Katz, Anne King, Linda Levy, Dawn Reznik, Shari Rosen, David Sall, Maury Sall, Nancy Sall, Sharon Siegel, Marsha Yoffe, and Nancy Zaferman

We express special gratitude for funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Miriam Foss at ext. 281 or mfoss@chizukamuno.org, or refer to our website for more information.

Club Hatikvah Presents Seth KibelSunday, May 5, 6 p.m.We are delighted that Beth El seniors will be joining us for our final dinner this year. Seth Kibel, a versatile performer will play Klezmer and Yiddish favorites along with songs of Tin Pan Alley (Gershwin, Kern, Irving Berlin). It will be a fun and uplifting evening for all! 

RSVP by April 25 to Norma Surosky, 410/653-0484, or Selma Blaker, 410/484-0114.

Cemetery NewsPlease note: On Monday, July 1, 2013, the prices for plots at both Arlington and Garrison Forest Cemeteries will increase. We encourage you to make your purchases before the end of June so that you may take advantage of the lower prices.

For questions or to arrange a visit at either location, you may contact Marsha Yoffe, Cemetery Director, 410/486-6400, ext. 309 or myoffe@chizukamuno.org.

The new prices are as follows:

Arlington Members: $1,125 ($550 per plot + $575 Perpetual Care Fund) Non-members: $1,175 ($600 per plot + $575 Perpetual Care Fund)

Garrison Forest Members only: $1,550 ($975 per plot + $575 Perpetual Care Fund)

Milestones in Our Community

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B’nei MitzvahWe proudly celebrate with these students who will be called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

APRIL 6 Jeremy Elon Bers Yehuda Atan son of Jill and Steven Bers

Charles Stuart Hallock Calev Reuven son of Fritzi and Robert Hallock

APRIL 13 Eva Elizabeth Abel Chava daughter of Jessamyn and Kenneth Abel

Ethan Micah Harrison Etan Micah son of Elise and David Harrison

APRIL 20 Nicholas Ryan Feldman Chaim Leib son of Wendy Anne and Evan Feldman

Cali Nisa Platt Chaya Nessa daughter of Marci and Mitchell Platt

APRIL 27 Madison Peller Haine Miriam Esther daughter of Dr. Maria and Marshall Haine

Brett Evan Kaplan Beryl Yehuda son of Wendi and Derek Kaplan

MAY 4 Katia Elisabeth Folkart Katriella Eliesheva daughter of Allison and Erik Folkart

Leanne Bess Garten Leiba Batya daughter of Alice and Maury Garten

BirthsWe congratulate the following families on the birth of their children and grandchildren.

Jordyn Avery Brewer, daughter of Lisa and Paul Brewer, and granddaughter of Elaine and Dr. Barry Gittlen.

Eden Maya Gerstenblith, daughter of Naomi and Dr. Adam Gerstenblith, and granddaughter of Drs. Joy and Richard Silberg and Garth Ann and Dr. Gary Gerstenblith.

Jackson Charlie Lamb, son of Laura and Jon Lamb, grandson of Carol and Larry Gilbert and great-grandson of Patsy and Dr. Hal Gilbert.

Jordan Shane Rubin, son of Jennifer and Jay Rubin, and grandson of Sima Blue.

BirthdaysWe wish Happy Birthday to these members of our synagogue family who are each celebrating a birthday milestone in synagogue this month.

Helen AaronsJim EffronDr. Howard JacobsLynn Tucker

AnniversariesMazal tov to the following members of our synagogue family who are celebrating their wedding anniversary in synagogue this month.

40th: Wendy and Bob Davis 40th: Vivian and Robert Manekin

EngagementsWe congratulate this couple and their families as we wish them much happiness.

Stacey Klein, daughter of Robin and Dr. Marc Klein, to Joshua Schmerling

In Loving MemoryIn sadness, our synagogue community mourns the passing of our members:

Jesse Weinberg, husband of Esther Weinberg, and father of Marjorie Weinberg, Howard Weinberg, and Steven Weinberg.

Herbert Lichtenberg, husband of Faye Lichtenberg and father of Eilene Kleiman and Nancy Shotola.

Sylvia Lipsch, mother of Harriet Goldman and Jerald Lipsch.

Joel Richmond, father of Allan Richmond

Bernice Sachs, mother of Dr. Karl Sachs and Benjamin Sachs.

We offer our sincere condolences to our members:

Beth Creeger, on the loss of her mother, Sylvia Creeger

Dr. Braeme Glaun, on the loss of his mother, Freda Glaun

Bonnie Katz, on the loss of her mother, Marlene Katz

Ellen Meltzer, on the loss of her father, Carl Koppelman

Temrah Okonski, on the loss of her mother, Alicia Miller

Dr. Joyanna Silberg, on the loss of her father, Rabbi Norman Samson.

As a synagogue community, we express our sincere condolences and prayers for comfort to those who mourn.

Member in the NewsKol HaKavod to Ethan Frier for winning the Business Bout for his Project Aura.

The Amuno MinyanShabbat Prayer & Torah DiscussionMay 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoyed by many, the Amuno Minyan is our lay-led participatory Shabbat morning service, a more intimate and informal setting for prayer and Torah study. Everyone is welcome in the Amuno Minyan: families and individuals, children and adults. If you are interested in leading services or reading Torah, please contact Rahel Lerner, rahellerner@gmail.com, or Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

Et Ratzon ~ A Good TimePersonal Prayer & DiscoveryApril 13, 10-11:30 a.m.Join Rabbi Shulman to explore personal prayer through song and reflection. We’ll express the essential prayers of Shabbat in Hebrew and English and share in group Torah reading and study.

During Et Ratzon we sing and pray together, we talk personally, and we read and explore Torah. We also grow in our own synagogue skills. This is a concise, user-friendly service that includes English reflection and a specially edited prayer book.

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APRIL 2013 | Nisan/Iyar 5773April 5/6 | Nisan 25/26Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: SH’MINI, LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47B’nei Mitzvah of Jeremy Bers and Charles HallockRabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:00 a.m.

Study Session 6:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m.Havdalah 8:01 p.m.

April 12/13 | Iyar 2/3Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: TAZRI-A - M’TZORA, LEVITICUS 12:1-15:33B’nei Mitzvah of Eva Abel and Ethan HarrisonRabbi Wechsler’s SermonChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan PerlmanEt Ratzon – A Good Time … a new service for Shabbat prayer 10:00 a.m. Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 6:00 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:00 p.m.Havdalah 8:08 p.m.

April 19/20 | Iyar 9/10Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m. Rabbi Elana Zaiman will speak: Why Write an Ethical Will?

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: AHAREI MOT - K’DOSHIM, LEVITICUS 16:1-20:27B’nei Mitzvah of Nicholas Feldman and Cali PlattRabbi Shulman’s Sermon Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan PerlmanShabbat Yahad – Shabbat Together Family Service 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m. No Torah for TotsShabbat Yahad Luncheon Following services Rabbi Elana Zaiman will conduct Ethical Will Text Study

Study Session 6:15 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:15 p.m.Havdalah 8:15 p.m.

April 26/27 | Iyar 16/17 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: EMOR, LEVITICUS 21:1-24:23B’nei Mitzvah of Madison Haine and Brett KaplanRabbi Shulman’s Sermon Family Service 10:30 a.m.

Study Session 6:15 p.m.Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:15 p.m.Havdalah 8:22 p.m.

May 3/4 | Iyar 23/24 Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 a.m.TORAH PORTION: B’HAR – B’HUKKOTAI, LEVITICUS 25:1-27:34B’not Mitzvah of Katia Folkart and Leanne GartenRabbi Shulman’s SermonChizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan PerlmanShabbat Yahad – Shabbat Together Family Service 10:30 a.m. Simhat Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Torah for Tots 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Yahad Luncheon Following services Kadima Luncheon and Program (Grades 5-7) Following services

Study Session 6:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 p.m.Havdalah 8:30 p.m.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Office 410/486-6400Synagogue Fax 410/486-4050Synagogue E-mail info@chizukamuno.orgGoldsmith Early Childhood Education Center 410/486-8642Krieger Schechter Day School 410/486-8640Rosenbloom Religious School 410/486-8641Stulman Center for Adult Learning 410/824-2055

O F F I C E R SPresident Michelle Malis, pres@chizukamuno.orgFirst Vice President Samuel E. Moskowitz, 1stvp@chizukamuno.orgVice President Dr. Andrew MillerVice President Jason A. BlavattSecretary Michelle HettlemanTreasurer Sandra MoffetAssistant Treasurer Louis E. Sapperstein

S Y N A G O G U E S TA F F Rabbi Ronald J. Shulman x230 rshulman@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Deborah Wechsler x231 dwechsler@chizukamuno.orgRabbi Paul D. Schneider x226 Director of Congregational Life pschneider@chizukamuno.org Rabbi Emeritus Joel H. Zaiman x296 Hazzan Emanuel C. Perlman x233 eperlman@chizukamuno.orgDr. Moshe D. Shualy x243 Ritual Director mshualy@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational Education Rabbi Stuart Seltzer | x234 | sseltzer@chizukamuno.org

Head of School, Krieger Schechter Day School Bil Zarch | x259 | bzarch@ksds.edu

Director, Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center Michelle Gold | x238 | gecec@chizukamuno.org

Director, Stulman Center for Adult Learning Judy Meltzer | x287 | stulman@chizukamuno.org

Director, Gemilut Hasadim Program Miriam Foss | x281 | mfoss@chizukamuno.org

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Coordinator Debby Hellman | x290 | dhellman@chizukamuno.org

Curator, Goldsmith Museum Dr. Susan Vick | x291 | svick@chizukamuno.org

Choir Director, T. Herbert Dimmock

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F Executive Director Ronald N. Millen | x224 | rmillen@chizukamuno.org

Director of Congregational Advancement Laurel Freedman | x275 | lfreedman@chizukamuno.org

Synagogue Administrator Jenny Baker | x227 | jbaker@chizukamuno.org

Controller Rick Bernard | x256 | rbernard@chizukamuno.org

Information Systems Manager Bruce P. Yaillen | x284 | byaillen@chizukamuno.org

Cemetery Director Marsha Yoffe | x309 | myoffe@chizukamuno.org

Director of Communication and Member Services Cheryl Snyderman | x300 | csnyderman@chizukamuno.org

Graphic Designer Rachel Levitan | x282 | rlevitan@chizukamuno.org

Schedule of Shabbat ServicesEach Friday evening and Shabbat morning we enjoy celebration, prayer, and Torah study with Rabbi Ronald Shulman, Rabbi Deborah Wechsler, Hazzan Emanuel Perlman, and our synagogue community.

This schedule indicates the weeks when our Chizuk Amuno Choir participates in services, as well as study themes, or other service features including family and Shabbat Yahad activities. Join with us to express yourself in the presence of God, to nurture your soul, and to connect your life with the life of our synagogue family.

Babysitting is available beginning at 9:15 a.m. every Shabbat, except holiday weekends.

Daily Services, Hoffberger Chapel Unless otherwise noted:Daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Minhah, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah:

refer to weekly Shabbat schedules

Candle LightingApril 5 7:17 p.m.

April 12 7:23 p.m.

April 19 7:30 p.m.

April 26 7:37 p.m.

May 3 7:44 p.m.

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Beef, Bourbon, and BluesWednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.Enjoy an evening of Brotherhood! Personal chef Carl Polsky will be cooking up a wonderful meal: a bourbon and honey glazed prime rib with all the trimmings, to be followed up by an amazing surprise dessert – not to be missed! A guest speaker from Quarry Wine & Spirits will teach us about bourbon.

$40 per Brotherhood member and their male guests

RSVP by Wednesday, April 24 to Wes Wilson at chizukamunobrotherhood@fastmail.net.

Spring Brotherhood EventsPlease Mark Your CalendarsMinyan and Breakfast Sunday, April 14Brotherhood Board Meeting Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.Minyan and Breakfast Sunday, May 5

Israel Sunday Fun-Day

Jewish excitement, tradition,

values, and fun – these define Rosenbloom Religious School. After my son Evan graduated from Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, my husband and I considered RRS as a place for him to continue his Jewish education and journey, aside from what we could give him at home. When he began at RRS, Evan was a typical “over scheduled” 5-year old and we struggled with the idea of signing him up for yet another extracurricular activity. After meeting with the warm and smiling Morah Pnina on the first day, we knew this was not just another activity; rather it was a nurturing environment where Evan would feel comfortable learning, growing, and exploring his Jewish identity. RRS is the gift that keeps on giving and we are confident that the RRS program will deliver rewards to Evan for the rest of his life, when he is a teenager, college student, parent, and grandparent.

Given my genuine excitement for RRS, I am delighted to serve on its Recruitment and Enrollment Committee to help introduce the school to other families like mine. The school will host its first exciting Israel Sunday Fun-Day for prospective families to experience up close the hands-on, experiential-focused learning program and to meet members of the RRS staff. Our theme is Israel – so please come prepared for a flight on Chizuk Amuno Airlines with nonstop service directly to Tel Aviv! We look forward to seeing you in Israel on Sunday, April 21 from 9:15-11 a.m.!

Mindy Rosen Member, RRS Recruitment and Enrollment Committee 

Young Families: Save the DateFriday, May 10Join us for Shabbat Services in the Matz/Goldstone Biblical Gardens. A family dinner will follow. Watch for details!

Join Us for a Family “Trip” to IsraelSunday, April 21 • 9:15 -11 a.m. Families with children in preschool 4’s, K5, and kindergarten are invited to Israel Sunday Fun-Day at the Rosenbloom Religious School. Float in the Dead Sea • Visit an Israeli home Walk the streets of Jerusalem This is a great opportunity for you to meet the Rosenbloom Religious School leadership and learn about our hands-on, experiential program.

RSVP by Sunday, April 14 to 410/486-8641or rosenbloom@chizukamuno.org. This program is free. A light breakfast will be served.

Keep Busy with Sisterhood this SpringElegant, Chic, Glamour, and Spice: Which Woman are You?Tuesday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.Joint Sisterhood Dinner at Beth Israel featuring Judy Pressman. For information: Donna Wolf, 410/356-5633

Seaboard Region Torah Fund Event Sunday, April 14, 12:30 p.m. Featuring David Wachtel at Har Shalom, Potomac, MD $18 Couvert for lunch and program (minimum $36 Torah Fund Pledge) For information: Wendy Davis, 410/358-5979

Annual Edith Askin Book ReviewMonday, April 29, 7 p.m. Wise Men by Stuart Nadler For information: Beth Blumberg, 410/484-3237

Seaboard Region Annual ConferenceSunday-Monday, May 5-6 At the Pearlstone Retreat Center

Closing Dinner and Installation of 2013-15 Officers

Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

Chizuk at the Maryland ZooSunday, April 28 • 2-4 p.m.

Chizuk Amuno will co-sponsor a “PJ on the Town” event at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Join us as

we explore Jewish values through several family-friendly activities: a scavenger hunt, animal

encounter, craft activity, and the petting zoo. A kosher, nut-free snack is included in the

discounted admission fee, which ranges from $1 to $10.

To reserve your place, visit cjebaltimore.org/pjtown.

For more information, please contact Lara Nicolson, lnicolson@

cjebaltimore.org or 410/735-5000.

Volunteers (individuals or families) are needed for shifts

between 1 and 4 p.m. to assist with check-in, greeting, and programming. To volunteer, e-mail Rabbi Wechsler, dwechsler@chizukamuno.org.

For the Kids!Kadima: End of the Year Luncheon and Program Shabbat, May 4 • following Simhat Shabbat Services We invite 5th graders to join our 6th and 7th grade Kadima-niks for a taste of Kadima!

Kings Dominion Day Sunday, April 28 For our USY (grades 9-12) and Kadima (grades 6-8) participants • The bus will leave Baltimore at 8 a.m.

Contact Chizuk Amuno Youth Advisor Zack Kaye at zkaye@chizukamuno.org to register for either event or for more information.

Tea and Text Study: A Melton Reunion (Friends welcome)Sunday, April 14, 2-4 p.m.Join us for tea, refreshments, and text study on Eretz Yisrael led by Dr. Ariel Ilan Roth, Executive Director of the Israel Institute. Dr. Roth is a popular teacher/speaker who has served in the Israeli Army.

This is a great opportunity to renew acquaintances with your Melton friends and meet new ones. This program is open to all Melton graduates and their friends. Fee: $5

Yom HaShoahCandle lighting ~ Sunday evening, April 7Brotherhood is providing yellow yahrzeit candles for you to observe this important day. Candles can be picked up in the Garden Lounge. Please consider a donation to support this meaningful tradition. For more information, contact Howard Brill, howbrill@aol.com.

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Non Profit Org.US PostagePaidBaltimore, MDPermit No. 544

8100 Stevenson Road • Baltimore, Maryland 21208www.chizukamuno.org

C H I Z U K A M U N O S I S T E R H O O D ’ S S E M I - A N N U A L

Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. - noonChizuk Amuno Parking Lot

All electronic and paper material to be recycled—no land� lls used.

$10 for up to 5 bags/boxes of paper to be shredded; $10 for a trunk-full of electronic items with a cord or battery.No HAZMATS, no light bulbs, no refrigerants. Flat panel TVs accepted at no charge. Older CRT TVs are $15 extra.

Used cell phones with charger will be donated to CHANA.

Questions? Please contact Marcia Scherr, 410/484-2480, or marcia@marciapscherrcpa.com

Shredding and eCycling Event

Interview Outfits Unlimited (I.O.U.) Clothing DriveSunday, April 28 • 9 a.m. - noon

Please drop off cleaned, gently worn professional clothing on hangers and accessories for men and women.

Volunteers will be on hand in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby to accept donations and help unload cars. Receipts will be available.

Volunteers are needed to transport items. Donations take place on weekdays and Sundays.

If you drive a SUV, van, or truck and would like to do a mitzvah, please contact Miriam Foss.Questions? Call Miriam Foss, mfoss@chizukamuno.org or 410/486-6400, ext. 281.

A service initiative made possible by the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

GECEC Annual GiftiqueWednesday, May 1, 2-7 p.m.It’s the perfect timing for Mother’s Day and Graduation – come check out our Giftique in the Esterson Auditorium for your personal shopping and gift needs. We’ll have jewelry, children and adult clothing, purses, personalized items, and skin care – and that’s just a sampling!

To participate as a vendor or for additional information, please contact Rebecca Fruman, 410/961-7756 or rebeccafruman@gmail.com, or Tina Zirkin, tizirkin@yahoo.com.

Proceeds from the Giftique will support programming by the preschool Parents Association.

Schechter on the Move 5K RaceSunday, June 9, 2013 • 8 a.m.Mark your calendar for the second annual Schechter on the Move 5k race. Come run with us and enjoy a fantastic day! Visit www.ksds.edu to register and for additional information.

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