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
November, 2015—19 Cheshvan to 18 Kislev 5776 Vol. 80— Number 3
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FROM OUR RABBI
Clergy & Professional Staff:
Rabbi Andrew Bloom
Cantor Shoshana Abrams Kaikov
Michael L. Linn
Executive Director
Officers:
President Ebrahim Lavi
1st Vice President
Dr. Nancy Faigin
2nd Vice President Jerry Stein
3rd Vice President
Glenn Garoon
Treasurer Ben Herman
Secretary
Jodi Berger
Parliamentarian Dr. Murray Cohen
Board of Directors: Ava Beleck
Sonny Brister Elizabeth Chesser
Avi Kaikov Valerie Kaye Will Kutler
Viqui Litman Foster Owen
Zoe Stein Pierce Hal Ratner
Kalman Silverberg Karen Silverberg Nancy Stansbury
Dan Sturman Nan Udell
Stephanie Corso Zavala
Catering Department
Maria Loya
Office Staff
Peppe Bailin
Religious School Secretary
Suzi Gardner Bookkeeper
JoAnn English Shul Secretary
Janitorial Staff Antonio Contreras Gabriel Sanchez
The Theory of
Everything, a movie
whose topic is the life
of Professor Steven
Hawking has been
shown on cable
television over the past
few days. The movie is
at times both sad and
uplifting. Sad because
of the physical
disabilities and pain
that Hawking has had to endure during his lifetime
and uplifting for how much he has accomplished
and the positive attitude with which he continues to
live his life. His positivity in the face of almost
insurmountable obstacles should serve as a life
lesson for all of us.
Hawking is known for having a tremendous sense
of humor and once said, “In my school, the
brightest boys did math and physics, the less bright
did physics and chemistry, and the least bright did
biology. I wanted to do math and physics, but my
father made me do chemistry because he thought
there would be no jobs for mathe-
maticians.” (Steven Hawking copyright 2013
@NPR).
Mathematics at times seems diametrically opposed
to the philosophical and theological nature of
religion, however in many ways mathematics and
religion go hand in hand, the only difference being
that in Judaism we call these formulas: gematria.
Gematria is actually an Assyro-Babylonian
System of Numerology later adopted by Judaism,
but for all intents and purposes, today it serves as
a guide to understanding some of the
complexities of Hebrew words. For example the
number 18 which is meaningful in Judaism
equates to the word Chai (life), and the word
Chesed (loving-kindness) equates to the number
72 (4 x 18). In short these two words teach us
that we are loved and can find kindness when we
surround ourselves in all four cardinal directions
with positivity, warmth and love. In terms of
Judaism, we surround ourselves on all four
corners with the Tzizit (representing God’s
commandments) on our tallis for some of these
same reasons.
I believe that Prof. Hawking accomplished
surrounding himself with positivity and this is
how he was able to succeed. He let his positive
energy overcome the obstacles in front of him
and thus found life (Chai) and loving-kindness
(Chesed) from all directions, and today we know
more about life because of his attitude and
genius. In the end, after watching the movie, I
was able to learn not only about the life of this
extraordinary man, but I also was able to learn a
little more about the mathematics of life and how
they are relevant to us all.
It is now my hope and prayer that we will
together find the right formula to carry out the
613 mitzvoth of God.
B’shalom and friendship,
Rabbi Andrew Bloom
Join Rabbi Andrew Bloom
and fellow congregants in our nation’s capital,
for three of the most important days affecting
Israel’s future.
AIPAC Policy Conference 2016
March 20-22—Washington, D.C. The mission of AIPAC is to strengthen, protect and promote the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways
that enhance the security of Israel and the United States.
Who Attends the Conference?
More than 16,000 Pro-Israel activists
More than 2/3 of Congress
Almost 3,000 students from 586 campuses
28 Student Government Presidents from 48 states, D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands
More than 290 Synagogue Delegations
For more information on Ahavath Sholom’s delegation, or to register for the conference, please contact Leora
Goldbatt at 972-674-3387 or [email protected].
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
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This past month, I had the privilege of
spending some time with my sister in
Wilmington, Delaware. I am always
eager to plan my visits so that I can
experience the breathtaking autumn
foliage each year, as it is truly one of
my greatest pleasures in life to witness
the wonders of this beautiful season. It just so happened that my
visit was during what I would consider to be the height of the
incredible foliage. While the entire season is incredibly beautiful
back east, there seems to be a very narrow window each fall
during which the trees put on a spectacular show that is beyond
words. The trees were transforming right before my eyes, the
leaves changing from vibrant greens to bright yellows and burnt
oranges and fiery reds and deep purples. And, as the cool crisp
fall breeze would blow, the leaves would begin to fall from the
trees, elegantly dancing with the breezes and landing on lawns
and cars. Majestic and divine are two words that radiated through
my mind as I took leisurely walks with my sister in what I would
consider to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever been,
one of God's beautiful gems. I couldn't help but think of the
famous words of our forefather Jacob when he awoke from his
dream, "God is surely in this place and I didn't even know it."
One of the days during my visit to Delaware, I happened to walk
into a seasonal store that sold all kinds of items. My sister and I
have made visits to this particular store a tradition when I come
to see her. The first item that caught my eye was a simple
welcome mat, the kind most people set just outside the front door
of their homes for guests to wipe their shoes on upon entering the
home. The welcome mat was brown with no real decorations on
it. But what was written on it struck me in a way that still has me
thinking about it. In big capital letters, the mat said "thankful."
I'm pretty sure I stared at this mat for a moment or two, and if I
hadn't been concerned about airline baggage weight restrictions,
I'm pretty sure I would have purchased it.
Surrounded in the magnificent beauty of the autumn foliage and
having read the word "thankful" on that simple mat, I began
thinking about all of the incredible gifts that I am thankful for in
my life. It made me recall the words "Gratitude is my attitude"
which a wise person once shared with me in a difficult time. Each
year during this season, we come together with our families to
enjoy Thanksgiving and celebrate the abundance we have been
blessed with. And while this beautiful and festive holiday is but
one day each year, I am reminded that in Judaism, we express our
thanks to God each day. In the morning prayers, we sing of our
gratitude to God for waking us up each day and for allowing our
complicated bodies to function as they should. In the Amidah we
bow and say "modim," once again saying thanks to God. Before
we eat, we acknowledge God as the creator of the food we are
about to enjoy, and after we have done so, we thank God for
filling our bellies and allowing us to sustain ourselves with
proper nutrition. The simple mat is a very real
From Our Cantor and Educational Director
reminder to me of the gratitude I feel for the beauty of life, the
miracles, and wonders that we experience in our lives...be it
healing from illness, a memorable walk at sunset, a hug from a
loved one, a rejuvenating breath of fresh air, or a life lesson
learned.
As Thanksgiving approaches, may this be a good reminder to take
a step back and reflect on all that we are thankful for in our lives.
May we all continue to be blessed with health, happiness and all
that is good.
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Giving Thanks
By Cantor Shoshana
Abrams Kaikov
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FROM OUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Soothsayer, Fortune Teller, Prognos-
ticator, Diviner, Oracle, Stargazer or
Prophet. These are some of the names
of those that claim to foresee the future.
I unfortunately am not one of those, nor
have I recently been in contact with such
an individual. However, I have been in
conversation with some individuals who have heard comments,
or rather misheard comments that have been made around and
about the synagogue. To put some of those comments to rest: we
have not sold the shul, nor have we sold the land, and we have
not purchased any property. To do so, requires approval of you,
our membership.
So what are all these comments about? Many of us are concerned
about the future, and the perceived needs of our congregation.
The implications create a short list, and that list will come from
our members when we hold “parlor meetings”, small, informal
gatherings that hopefully will provide impetus to a study
committee. What are the wants and needs of our congregational
community? Can we remodel the existing structure to meet those
wants/needs? Do we need to ‘sell’ the existing structure and
build on the back 40? Do we need to ‘sell’ all the property and
relocate? Do we need to do anything?
Whatever it is that we do, or not do, will take some time, and no
one that I know can forecast that outcome. I have been involved
in a similar process, and have been involved with both new
construction and remodel. Processes that take time. There is so
very much to consider. Be ready with questions for the parlor
meetings and don’t expect immediate answers. Be willing to
voice your opinions, thoughts and ideas as we are a community,
we are a family.
And speaking of family, Pat and I had a chance for a road trip
and to spend a few days with our son and daughter. It was fun,
not long enough, and I should have learned by now, that more
than twelve hours in a vehicle can be tiring. But, it was nice to
spend time as a family and to spend some time with longtime
friends.
Join us on a Friday night or a Shabbat morning and spend time
with your friends and your extended family. Our Shabbat
Kiddush luncheons are a source of great enjoyment to the
community. We do ask those of you who have not hosted a
luncheon to take the opportunity to celebrate your birthday,
wedding anniversary or remember a loved one. It is a mitzvah,
and that is what we do, and that is what we teach.
Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. The Isadore Garsek Lodge #269
of B’nai B’rith will present
Gil Elan with his
Update on Israel and the Middle East. at CAS.
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Update on Focus on Future
As I mentioned on my Rosh Hashana speech we are in the
process of focusing on our needs for the future of the
congregation and as the first step we have discussed the options
of:
1). Refurbishing the building completely.
2). Sell the building and build a new one on the back 40.
3). Sell the building and the land and build at another location
4). Do nothing
And like always let me emphasis that we have not made any
decision and we will not make decision without congregational
approval.
As the second step we are going to get an assessment of our
assets. We are putting together a comprehensive request to
engage a company to evaluate our assets.
Meanwhile, we’d like to hear your opinion on the needs of our
congregation for the next 5 to 10 and further in the future. In
order to do this we are going to have several parlor meetings to
gather the needed information. If you would like to host one of
these meetings please contact the shul office so we can make the
arrangements. Some of the things I’d like you to start thinking
about:
A). What do you want in a building?
B). How much space do you think we need?
C). Is there anything good about our existing building?
D). How important is the security?
E). Your vision of the shul’s future.
These are just a few of items we’d like to start with.
Please again do not listen to rumors and gossip and if you have
any question feel free to contact me any time.
Ebby Lavi
Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Cemetery
Winter cemetery hours are
6:30am - 6:30pm.
Beginning November 1, 2015
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Congregation Ahavath Sholom 2015-2016 Showtime Films
Everyone is welcome
Films are free of charge
Great films chosen just for you
Moderator led post-film disussions
“Herb and Dorothy” Sunday November 15, 2015
6:30 p.m.
He was a postal clerk. She was a librarian. With their modest
means, the couple managed to build one of the most important
contemporary art collections in history. Meet Herb and Dorothy
Vogel, whose shared passion and discipline have defied
stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector.
You will love this film, and if you’ve seen it before, come see it
again—it’s that kind of film.
“Deterrence” Sunday January 10, 2016 6:30 p.m.
“Deterrence” begins after the Jewish President dies, and his
successor is on the campaign trail to be re-elected. During a
campaign stop in Colorado, he and his entourage are snowed-in
at a diner, and all hell breaks loose. Suspense takes over as the
new President learns that Iraq has invaded Kuwait and
slaughtered hundreds of American soldiers. You will be on the
edge of your seat with all the intrigue—it is very real. A great
movie.
“Women in Gold” Sunday February 21, 2016 6:30 p.m.
“Woman in Gold” is about a Jewish woman who sought to
regain a world famous painting of her aunt's that was plundered
by the Nazis during World War II. She did so not just to regain
what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of
justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft
perpetrated by the Nazis. This film starts Helen Mirren and Ryan
Reynolds and received worldwide acclaim.
“The Last Mentsch” Sunday March 27, 2016 6:30 p.m.
This piece of historical fiction follows a man who has denied his
Jewish heritage all his life. After surviving the horrors of
Auschwitz, he sought to forget the trauma by creating a new
identity for himself in Germany, one without Jewish friends or
ties. Now faced with his own mortality, he suddenly decides he
wants to be buried in a Jewish cemetery. “The Last Mentsch” is
a powerful, emotional journey.
“Beneath the Helmet” Sunday May 1, 2016 6:30 p.m.
The sixth film, Beneath the Helmet, to be shown on Sunday,
May 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. is a coming-of-age story which follows
the journey of five Israeli high-school graduates who are drafted
into the army to defend their country. At the age of 18, awary
from their homes, families and friends, these young individuals
undergo a demanding, inspiring journey, revealing the core of
who they are and who they want to be. Brought to us by the
generosity of special donors, this film illustrates how theses
young soldiers are defending not only their homes, but also the
values of peace, equality, opportunity, democracy, religious
tolerance and women’s rights.
Partially funded by the
Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE The Focus on the Future committee will be hosting a number of parlor meetings to give the Congregation an opportunity to provide input into the decision-making process. At least two of these meetings will be at CAS and two others (more if needed) will be in private homes. If you are interested in attending a parlor meeting, please call the Shul office and we will make sure you are included. Otherwise, notice will be provided by either email or “All-Call”. In the meantime, feel free to contact one of the members of the Executive Committee with questions.
Daytimers with
Professor Jim Riddlesperger
Wednesday November 11. 2015 Call Larry Steckler for more information
817-927-2736 or 520-990-3155
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JFS Senior Program NOSH AND SCHMOOZE,
GAMES AND NEWS Monday-Friday from 10am-1pm
For more information call 817-569-0898 or use Hedy Collins’ cell
817-296-3709
Our Condolences To the family of Mildred Klimist on her loss.
To Ivan Del Valle and his entire family on the loss of his wife, Frida
Carolina Mayer Del Valle.
To Rabbi Gary G. Perras, Carol Perras, Avi Perras and Doronne
Perras on the loss of their son and brother, Joshua Perras.
May their memory be a blessing forevermore.
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CELEBRATIONS Birthdays
Mazal Tov
To Rich Hollander on being named Person of the Year 2015, by
the Isadore Garsek #269 Lodge of B’nai B’rith.
To Mrs. Shirley Rosenberg, mother of Marcia Malofsky (mother
-in-law to her other half, Dr. Harold Malofsky) on her 90th
birthday.
GAN Ahavath Sholom
We hope you’ve taken a walk through the garden, it looks wonderful.
This is all thanks to our hard working volunteers led by Marti Herman.
Everyone is welcomed to help.
And watch for email announcements
for special work days!
Wedding Anniversaries Years Children’s Birthdays
1-Nov Bootsie Coggan 12-Nov Leo Faynbaum 20-Nov Craig Lidell
1-Nov Betsy Darling 12-Nov Michael Lavi 21-Nov Bernice Luskey
2-Nov Harry Leventhal 12-Nov Daniel Sturman 22-Nov Dr. Louis Barnett
3-Nov Juliet Cohen 12-Nov Paul Weinstein 22-Nov Kenneth Goodman
3-Nov Dolores Schneider 13-Nov Dr. Ariel Feldman 22-Nov Dr. Irvin Robinson
3-Nov Lawrence Steckler 14-Nov Cheryl Coplin 23-Nov Harry Kahn
4-Nov Lynell Norman 14-Nov Dr. Irwin Schussler 24-Nov Chad Herman
4-Nov Arnold Schectman 15-Nov Malea Balmuth 24-Nov Rhona Raffel
5-Nov Jodi Berger 15-Nov Ilene Zenick 25-Nov Ann Neerman
6-Nov Daniel Collins 16-Nov Andrea Fratrik 25-Nov Foster Owen
6-Nov Al Faigin, D.O. 16-Nov Karen Stoddard 26-Nov Frances Marks
7-Nov Allen Bodzy 18-Nov Rita Hoffman 27-Nov Sherwin Coplin
7-Nov Elisa Nudleman 19-Nov Reed Cohen 29-Nov Dr. Emily Issacs Rosen
8-Nov Leslie Greiner 19-Nov Stephanie Dubinsky 29-Nov Karen Kaplan
8-Nov Irwin Raffel 19-Nov Dr. Eliot Slovin 29-Nov Kimberly Marks
10-Nov Rick Chaviers 20-Nov Elsie Blum 29-Nov Karen Paul
10-Nov Jenny Herman 30-Nov Robert Chicotsky
11-Nov Vicky Mitrani 30-Nov Anthony Parker
12-Nov Herbert Weisblatt and Rosemary Rector 26
14-Nov Daniel and Jenesse Collins 5
15-Nov Howard and Jetti Cole 34
19-Nov Damon and Susan Johnson 9
24-Nov Dr. Harold and Marcia Malofsky 42
24-Nov Dr. Paul and Debra Solomon 15
26-Nov Harry and Peppe Bailin 51
27-Nov Howard and Rhoda Bernsterin 38
4-Nov Alex Seiden
11-Nov Reagan Landy
14-Nov Bryn Dolan
15-Nov Reeve Dolan
16-Nov Aviva Isgur
22-Nov Rey Abraham Brautbar
22-Nov Ted Herman
27-Nov Seth Cohen
To all of our Ahavath Sholom Family
Wishing you a meaningful day of thanks—
Happy Thanksgiving
Your Synagogue Office Staff
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YAHRZEITS—MAY THE MEMORY OF OUR LOVED ONES BE A BLESSING FOREVER.
Sun. Nov. 1,
19 Cheshvan
Sarah T. Bernstein
Joseph Drabkin
Dave Herman
Alan Nathan
Solomon S. Raffel
Sarah E. Tudzin
Alexander Wolens
Efrayim Zodin
Mon., Nov. 2,
20 Cheshvan
Sophie B. Anton
Grace Ehrlich
Harry Hamill
Joseph L. Levin
Yetta Mach
Benny Snofsky
Tue., Nov. 3,
21 Cheshvan
Mary Jane Miller
Sarah A. Silverman
Wed., Nov. 4,
22 Cheshvan
Manovar Yomtoob
Thu., Nov. 5,
23 Cheshvan
Evelyn W. Cohn
Frank Edrich
Dr. Abe Greines
Lawrence M. Peitzer
Lillian Raimey
Meyer Raimey
Phillip Ratner
Dorothy Reznikoff
Marian Schultz
Fri., Nov. 6,
24 Cheshvan
Freda Bloomberg
Rosa Cohen
Louis S. Cristol
Dorothy Edrich
Ruth Englander
Rose Handler
Raymond Plotkin
I. Rene Wisch
Isidore Winderbaum
Hannah Wolfovitch
Sat., Nov. 7,
25 Cheshvan
Marian C. Abramowitz
Sam Benson
Judith L. Feinberg
David Ginsburg
Rae S. Goldstein
Rose Kaplan
Mollie B. Kessel
Eva Kleinfeld
Raye C. Mehl
Jack Rosenberg
Norman Winterman
Sun., Nov. 8,
26 Cheshvan
Hyman Abish
Toba Battat
Lifsha S. Berkowitz
Marion G. Freyer
Sol M. Gilbert
Sam Lipshitz
Yente W. Makashefsky
Ethel Rittinger
Chire Sandler
Esther C. Seltzer
Robert B. Zodin
Mon., Nov. 9,
27 Cheshvan
Rose F. Glickman
Daniel Green
Cecilia E. Klimist
Stephen H. Mehl
Lillie Shapiro
Hans J. Thoma
Arthur Tirsun
Tue., Nov. 10,
28 Cheshvan
Philip R. Bernstein
Bert Coopersmith
Jake Engler
David Faro
Dr. Aaron Gordon
Bertha Gutman
Doris Radetsky
Pauline Raskin
Wed., Nov. 11,
29 Cheshvan
Rose K. Bernstein
Henry Bodzy
Leba P. Brozgold
Yitzvhak Chervitz
Raphael Cohn
Abraham Luskey
Ben H. Rosenthal
Benjamin Seltzer
Thu., Nov. 12,
30 Cheshvan
Frieda Gachman
Marie Uzan
Fri., Nov. 13,
1 Kislev
Abraham Cohen
Theresa Cooles
Hanna Cuperman
Rose Mellinger
Louis M. Wisch
Sat., Nov. 14,
2 Kislev
Abraham J. Belsky
Ben Edenbaum
Tom Gens
Hannah Gertner
Eddy Nations
Carolyn S. Rubin
Sun., Nov. 15,
3 Kislev
Rae B. Dworkin
Irwin Friedman
Joseph Klapp
Lillian Labowitz
Shirley W. Robinson
Nathan Rubenstein
Henry Seals
Louis (L.F.) Shanblum
Mon., Nov. 16,
4 Kislev
Milton Hamill
Aurelia Lippman
Minnie Meinstein
Samuel Saikin
Simon Tannenbaum
Tue., Nov. 17,
5 Kislev
S.H. Coplin
Maurice Goldstein
Wed., Nov. 18,
6 Kislev
Juliette Attias
Morritz Fleischmann
Ida Glazer
Freda Greenberg
Yetta Haller
Esther Horn
Sarah A. Krashin
Jimmy Kreines
Ann F. Lidell
Shaol Pozez
Gustave J. Rosenberg
Sam White
Thu., Nov. 19,
7 Kislev
David Bronstein
Dave Cooper
Annie Gilbert
Jack S. Howard
Fri., Nov. 20,
8 Kislev
Mollie Barnett
Fay R. Brachman
James Cohen
Sam Levine
Sat., Nov. 21,
9 Kislev
M.E. Aberason
Ella Brachman
Max Cooper
David Gordon
Dorothy Gosule
Judy Morris
Gertrude Radin
Sol Rosenthal
Tillie Salam
Jake Socol
Elizabeth Spigel
Sun., Nov. 22,
10 Kislev
Norman Abrams
Joseph Colton
Gary Herman
Egon Herzfeld
Rose M. Katz
Abraham Lurie
Mon., Nov. 23,
11 Kislev
Walter Cohen
Bernard Levin
Ida Perchonok
Gertrude Reynolds
Mae Rosenberg
Morris Sankary
Dr. Leyzer Stettner
Tue., Nov. 24,
12 Kislev
Yehuda-Leib Epstein
Louis Greenberg
Solomon Mintz
Wed., Nov. 25,
13 Kislev
Mary F. Elias
Marvin Glazer
Allan Goelman
Elise S. Miller
Wed., Nov. 25,
13 Kislev
Alvin F. Nover
Beatrice H. Wolf
Norman S. Zukoff
Thu., Nov. 26,
14 Kislev
Reuben Ansel
Rose DeLeon
Eva E. Hurwitz
Lillian R. Rosenthal
Samuel M. Wolin
Fri., Nov. 27,
15 Kislev
Betty R. Carlson
Morris Freidlin
Ida Garsek
Aaron Kanoff
Francine A. Raileanu
Melvin Rosen
Regina Skibell
Selma Solomon
Charles Weinman
Libby Zale
Sat., Nov. 28,
16 Kislev
Sol Blum
Bertha Green
Annie Sturman
Minnie J. Yonach
Ann R. Zodin
Sun., Nov. 29,
17 Kislev
Abe Applebaum
Louis B. Bernstein
Harry Fendler
Jake Furman
Pearl Hayman
Morris Rosenberg
Bernard B. Rubin
Martin Spiegel
Mon., Nov. 30,
18 Kislev
Nathan Berman
Rose Davis
David Eisenman
Joseph Garsek
Frieda Herzfeld
Brian E. Kimmell
David Laves
Louise Z. Menscher
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CONTRIBUTIONS Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Warren Blackstone
Eleanor Halperin
Jane Russakov
Nancy Spiegel
Ann Faigin
Dr. Nancy Faigin
and Al Faigin, D.O.
Joe Faigin
Dr. Nancy Faigin
and Al Faigin, D.O.
Louis Cohen
Maria and Dr. Michael B. Cohen
In honor of:
Glenn Vandaveer
for his diligent work
(streaming video of services)
Elaine and Jim Stanton
Jennifer Porter-Kennard
Hannah Smiley
GAN
CAS Community Garden Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Ted Brown
Suzie and Ben Herman
Steve Brown
Larry Spiegel
Nancy Spiegel
In honor of:
Their High Holiday Aliyah
Reed and Rachel Cohen
Hedy Collins’ Spirit award
(President’s Award)
Suzie and Ben Herman
Beverley and R.D. Moses
Youth Lounge Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Virginia J. Reed
Drs. Elizabeth and Murray Cohen
Dave Klimist Cemetery
Beautification and
Maintenance Fund
In loving memory of:
Mildred Klimist
Sara A. Baker
Isabel Oscherwitz
and family
Elaine and Larry Daiches
Pearl Katz
Catering Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Jean Kaplan
Rebecca and Stuart Isgur
Louis J. Cohen
Francine and Sidney Cohen
In honor of:
Harry Labovitz
Bootsie Mehl Coggan
CHAI Fund Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Gertrude Rubin
Sherwin Rubin
Robert Savitz
Leslie and Ron Savitz
Karen and Rick Savitz
Willard Glazer Jarrold A. Glazer
Irene Pensak
Karen and Rick Savitz
Al Schneider
Dolores and Dr. Barry Schneider
Lila Ansin
Sarah Ravech
Max Falkowitz
Gary Dworkin
Laszlo Mittelman
Julie and Dr. Joseph Berman
In honor of:
Their High Holiday Aliyah
Rosemary Rector and
Herb Weisblatt
Elizabeth Chesser
Rhoda and Howard Bernstein
Laurie and Lon Werner
Lyudmila
and Dr. Dmitriy Shturman
Dr. Nancy Faigin
and Al Faigin, D.O.
CAS High Holiday services
Cecilia and Buzz Solomon
With best wishes to:
Elaine Stanton
Lisa and Shayne Moses
Efraim Marco
Avi and Belle Marco
Religious Education In loving memory of:
Paul Schwartz
Barbara and Dr. Dennis Schuster
In honor of:
His High Holiday Aliyah
Elaine and Jim Stanton
Rabbi Bloom—for the
wonderful High Holiday services
Suzie and Ben Herman
Shiri Siena Kaikov
Music Fund for Children Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Thomas E. Snyder
Mimi and Roni Kaikov
In loving memory of:
Shiri Kaikov
Martis, Chad, Ted
and Jackie Herman
In honor of:
Shiri’s parents
Martis, Chad, Ted
and Jackie Herman
Their High Holiday Aliyah
Emanuel Kaikov
Mimi and Roni Kaikov
Cantor’s
Discretionary Fund In honor of:
Cantor Abrams Kaikov
for her prayer at
Miriam Abramowitz’s gravesite
Mark Abramowitz
Sound of Music Shabbat Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Samuel Sheinberg
Nancy Lee Sheinberg
Dr. Norman Rubin
Nancy Lee Sheinberg
In honor of:
Cantor Abrams Kaikov—for the
wonderful High Holiday services
Suzie and Ben Herman
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Elsie Klimist Greenberg
Isabel Oscherwitz
Greg Olshansky
Manya and Anatoly Ioffe
Ester Olshansky
Many and Anatoly Ioffe
Anne Peisner
Coco and Jerry Peisner
Rose Kruger
Coco and Jerry Peisner
Bernard Chary
Coco and Jerry Peisner
Joseph Cohen
Joyce Abramowitz
and Mark Abramowitz
Mose Herman
Shirley Herman
Scott Lobel
Millie and David Lobel
Rose Leff
Lynn and Rick Chaviers
Lillian Ashinsky
Lynn and Rick Chaviers
Isidore Leff
Lynn and Rick Chaviers
Saul Frydman
Library Fund Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Louis Cohen
Lynne Markham-Casey
Don Herman
and Scott Zarrow
Chevra Kaddisha Fund In loving memory of:
Morris Atlas
Morton Herman
Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Joseph Cohen
Joyce Abramowitz
and Mark Abramowitz
Rabbi’s Discretionary
Fund Yahrzeit
In loving memory of:
Wolff Moses
Linda and Arthur Moses
Joe Moses
Linda and Arthur Moses
Thank you for your generous donations!
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Our Shabbat Kiddush Luncheons
are a source of
great enjoyment to the community.
We thank all of you who have supported these
luncheons.
Many of you have hosted repeatedly.
We ask those of you who have not hosted a
luncheon to take the opportunity
to celebrate your birthday, wedding anniversary
or remember a loved one.
It’s a mitzvah—that’s what we do and that’s
what we teach.
So You Can Plan Ahead . . .
Gil Elan and the Update on Israel and
the Middle East, Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Sky High Miracle of Lights Chanukah CAS
Chanukah Celebration, Sunday, December 13 at
6:00 p.m. at CAS.
Bar Mitzvah of Nadav Ninio, Monday, December
14 at 6:55 a.m.
Rockin’ Ruach Shabbat, Friday, December 18 at
6:00 p.m. More information will be coming soon!
Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Bailey, Saturday, January 16
at 9:30 a.m.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU To the hosts of our Kiddush Luncheons
Harry Bulbrook in honor of the Special birthday
of his wife, Carol Bulbrook
Al Faigin, D.O.
in loving memory of his dear friend,
Sam Reznikoff
Dr. Nancy Faigin, JR Faigin, Jennifer Faigin and Annie Alvarez
in honor of the B’nai Mitzvah anniversary of
Stephanie Zavala, and Al Faigin, D.O.
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 a.m. 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
Dr. Murray Cohen in honor of the “Medicare” birthday
of his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
Arthur Rubin
in loving memory of his parents, Carolyn and Dr. Norman Rubin
Bessie Bodzy
in loving memory of her husband, Irving Bodzy
Nancy Stansbury
in honor of the birthday of Hannah Stansbury
Rebecca Isgur and Family Michael Reznikoff and Family Daniel Reznikoff and Family
Josh Yaslow and Family in loving memory of
Sam Reznikoff
Dr. Nancy Faigin and Al Faigin, D.O. in loving memory of
their good friend, Sam Reznikoff
Jim Stansbury
in honor of the birthday of Hannah Stansbury
Talya and Misha Galaganov
in honor of Haia’s Birthday
Our delicious cake is provide courtesy of: Talya and Misha Galaganov
in honor of Haia’s Birthday
Our bimah flowers are provided courtesy of: Nancy Stansbury
and Jim Stansbury in honor of the birthday of their daughter,
Hannah Stansbury
Our delicious cake is provide courtesy of: Harry Bulbrook
in honor of the Special birthday of his wife, Carol Bulbrook
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1—19 C
heshvan 2:00 a.m
. Daylig
ht S
aving
s T
ime E
nd
s
2—20 C
heshvan 3—
21 Cheshvan
10:30 a.m. F
or Wom
en Only
6:30 p.m. A
dult Education
E
LE
CT
ION
DA
Y
4—22 C
heshvan 5—
23 Cheshvan
6—24 C
heshvan 6:00 p.m
. Kabbalat S
habbat S
ervice
Candle Lighting
Tim
e: 5:16 p.m. 7—
25 Cheshvan
9:30 a.m. S
habbat Morning S
ervice
Havdallah: 6:09 p.m
.
Ch
aye Sarah
8—26 C
heshvan 1:00 p.m
. Federation “T
hank you” E
vent at CA
S
9—27 C
heshvan 10—
28 Cheshvan
10:30 a.m. F
or Wom
en Only
6:30 p.m. A
dult Education
11—29 C
heshvan
VE
TE
RA
NS
DA
Y
12—30 C
heshvan 7:00 p.m
. Gil E
lan and the U
pdate on Israel and the Middle
East
R
osh
Ch
od
esh
13—1 K
islev 6:00 p.m
. Kabbalat S
habbat S
ervice
Candle Lighting
Tim
e: 5:11 p.m.
Ro
sh C
ho
desh
14—2 K
islev 9:30 a.m
. Shabbat M
orning Service
H
avdallah: 6:04 p.m.
H
AV
DA
LLAH
UN
DE
R T
HE
S
TA
RS
starts at 6:30 p.m.
T
old
ot
15—3 K
islev
TA
X F
RE
E D
AY
in
the G
ift Sh
op
9:30 a.m
. to 12:30 p
.m.
16—4 K
islev 7:00 p.m
. Meeting of the C
AS
B
oard of Directors
17—5 K
islev 10:30 a.m
. For W
omen O
nly 6:30 p.m
. Adult E
ducation
18—6 K
islev 19—
7 Kislev
20—8 K
islev
US
Y F
all Kallah
N
ov. 20-22
6:00 p.m. K
abbalat Shabbat
Service
Candle Lighting
Tim
e: 5:08 p.m. 21—
9 Kislev
9:30 a.m. S
habbat Morning S
ervice
Havdallah: 6:00 p.m
.
6:30 p.m. C
omm
unity Sing-A
long at C
AS
V
ayetze
22—10 K
islev 23—
11 Kislev
24—12 K
islev 10:30 a.m
. For W
omen O
nly 6:30 p.m
. Adult E
ducation
25—13 K
islev 26—
14 Kislev
9:00 a.m. N
ational Holiday
Minyan T
ime
S
hul Office w
ill be clo
sed all day.
T
HA
NK
SG
IVIN
G
27—15 K
islev 6:00 p.m
. Kabbalat S
habbat S
ervice
Candle Lighting
Tim
e: 5:06 p.m. 28—
16 Kislev
9:30 a.m. S
habbat Morning S
ervice
Havdallah: 5:58 p.m
.
Vayish
lach
29—17 K
islev 30—
18 Kislev
Nove
mb
er 20
15
1
9 C
he
sh
va
n to
18
K
islev 5
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