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ATTENTION! CLEVER WRITERS NEEDED
Rabbi Zelony is looking for some help to write
short skits or songs to be performed between
each chapter of the Megillah reading. If you
think you're clever...or a bit witty...contact the
Rabbi about helping to write a ditty!
In the event of an emergency—
For illness, death, or other family life cycle emergency after-hours,
please contact Rabbi Zelony at 310.409.6532.
Elana Zelony
Rabbi
Beri Schwitzer
Director of Congregational
Learning
OFFICERS
Cyd Friedman
President
Marty Fried
Executive VP
David Engelberg
Development VP
Justin Ross
Education VP
Aaron Drazin
Financial VP
Debbie Wills
Membership VP
Neil Burnstein
Ritual VP
Marc Machbitz
Treasurer
Lisa Miller
Board Secretary
Alan Hoffman
Past President
PAST PRESIDENTS
Howie Fields
Jerome Levy
Norman Kramer
Zelene Lovitt
Jerry Zeffren
Louis Fisher
Stephen Quinn
Nat Cohen
Ron Weller
Lou Kaiser
Rona Kesselman
Larry Strauss
Paul Koch
Garry Kahalnik
Tony Tello
Chuck Smith
Alan Hoffman
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3 A Message From Our Rabbi RABBI ELANA ZELONY
4 Habitat for Halakha
5 A Message From Our President CYD FRIEDMAN
6 A Message From Our Director of
Congregational Learning BERI SCHWITZER
7 Ritual Acknowledgements
8 Member News CONDOLENCES, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES
9 Sisterhood
12 Men's Club
13 Inclusion Initiative
14 Shul Doings
14 Ongoing Adult Education Classes
16 Israeli Soldiers' Tour
17 Donations
18 All About Yahrzeits
19 This Month's Observances
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February is National Inclusion Month. Our sacred texts teach us not only to include
all, but to empower all to be independent. Take a look at this example from the
Talmud (Beitzah 16b).
“A certain blind man would recite mishnayot for Mar Shmuel, who saw that he
was sad. He said to him, ‘Why are you sad?’ He replied, ‘Because I did not
prepare an eruv tavshilin.’ He told him, ‘Rely on mine.’ Next year, he again saw
that the student was sad. He said to him, ‘Why are you sad?’ He replied, ‘Because I did
not prepare an eruv tavshilin.’ He told him, ‘…everyone else can rely on me, but for you it
is forbidden.’”
Mar Shmuel was a scholar. He was assisted by a blind student who had memorized texts,
mishnayot, and would recite them for his teacher. In those days, written words were rare and
expensive. Scholars would use the help of those who had the ability to memorize texts like
reference books during their studies. Mar Shmuel depends upon his blind student’s memory to
assist him in his studies.
The blind student was distressed because he hadn’t performed a mitzvah called eruv tavshilin. It’s
a mitzvah that enables the community to cook on holidays. The first year, Mar Shmuel reassured
the student that if one person in the community has made eruv tavshilin for the holiday, then
others in the community are covered by it. Mar Shmuel sought to comfort the blind student by
performing the mitzvah for him, which is a kind of inclusion. The next year, the student is still
upset. Mar Shmuel comes to understand that the blind man wants to perform the mitzvah. He
wants to fully participate in his society, and having someone do things for him doesn’t allow him to
be part of the larger whole. So, the clever teacher forbids the blind student to be dependent on his
eruv tavshilin. I would have found the story more satisfactory if it had ended with the teacher
helping the student make eruv tavshilin, but for an ancient text it’s insightful.
Inclusion has been a core value of Beth Torah for many years. It’s important to us that those who
see, hear, move, learn and think differently be integrated into the congregation so they can
express their Judaism fully and independently. Now my question is can we take this one step
further and share our congregation’s value with the larger Richardson community?
In Israel this summer I visited an all–abilities playground. This is a playground designed to be
accessible to all children and their caretakers regardless of how they move or their sensory needs.
Of course it was delightful to see children with limited mobility enjoying swings and merry–go–
rounds, but even more wonderful to me was watching children with limited mobility showing fully
mobile children how to play with the equipment differently. The children with physical differences
were at the center of the playground experience. An all–abilities playground allows children to play
independently instead of relying on others to move them around the playground. It’s much like
Mar Shmuel respecting that his student wants to do the mitzvah for himself instead of doing it for
him.
The Richardson East Rotary Club is working on a two–year project to install an all–abilities
playground in Cottonwood Park. I asked their leadership if there were ways for our synagogue to
get involved and, of course, the answer was yes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to give back to the city
that has housed us for 42 years by
sharing in a project where our values
overlap? Let’s help build an all–abilities
playground for the children of the city of
Richardson!
Please stay tuned for more information.
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I love the moment during bar and bat mitzvahs when the child clasps the fringe of the
prayer shawl, brushes it against the ancient, sacred words of the Torah, brings the
fringe to parted lips and sings, “Blessed is God for eternity!” It is the heart of the ritual.
The child blesses the Torah for all us. The child steps up and becomes a leader of our
community who can fulfill commandments on behalf of other members.
The name for the honor of reciting the Torah blessings is aliyah which literally means
ascension. This begs the question, to what are we ascending? The origin of this mitzvah
lays hidden in a verse from Parshat Ha’azinu: “When I call out the name of God,
ascribe greatness to our God.” The Talmud interprets this verse to mean we must recite
a blessing before studying or reading from Torah. Since God permeates the Torah,
reading the Torah is “calling out” the name of God. If we call out the name of God, then
we must ascribe greatness to God. We ascribe greatness by reciting blessings. The
Bach, a 15th century scholar, writes, “These blessings express our wish to connect our
souls and the entire world with the essential holiness of Torah.” The prayer we recite
over the Torah can lift us up toward God’s greatness. Lofty heights indeed!
But not all of us feel comfortable with this mitzvah. We worry about kissing the tzitzit at
the right time, stumbling over the Hebrew, and knowing when to move to the other side
of the table. Yet all adult Jews have the privilege and the obligation to lead the
community in this way.
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Donations Needed Ted Hogan's Eagle Scout project helps Beth Torah!
But his project needs Beth Torah's help.
Member Ted Hogan, working with his woodcraftsman uncle
and CBT member, Larry Darrow, will be building a floor-to-
ceiling cabinet to fill the alcove space. This new, large
storage area has been designed to store books and other
spiritual items. Ted needs to collect $1,000 for materials.
If you would like to help bring this cabinet to life, you can
send your donation to CBT, ATTN Hogan Eagle Project or
use a credit card online at http://cbt.news/CabinetProject.
If you’d like to learn more about this mitzvah and become more confident in how to perform it,
please join us for February’s Doing Jewish program, 7:30 PM Tuesday, February 21 at the home
Cyd and Cliff Friedman. Please RSVP to Rabbi's secretary, Heather Venable, at 972.234.1542
x227 or [email protected].
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I am so excited to announce that we have signed a new contract with Rabbi Zelony
for 5 years! Rabbi Zelony has brought renewed energy toward spirituality,
education for adults and children, music and community. We are thrilled that she,
Adiv and the kids are as happy here as we are to have them here.
Over the last two and a half years she has not only affected our daily lives in so
many enriching ways, but has built relationships and recognition in the Dallas Jewish Community
and the city of Richardson’s religious, civic, and business communities. As I work my way through
the many events around the Dallas Jewish community, I often hear lovely stories about those who
have had the opportunity to meet and interact with Rabbi Zelony in
a variety of situations.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to spend time in one of her
classes, hear her inspirational Shabbat sermons, or are just
overdue to hear her beautiful voice, we hope to see you soon. Also,
if you have any pastoral needs or concerns, please reach out to her
or her secretary, Heather, to set up a time to connect. We look
forward to continuing to grow together as a community.
Meanwhile, our synagogue continues to thrive and bond in so many special ways. Men’s Club had
their breakfast which brought in over 70 people to hear former secret service agent, Sam Horwitz,
speak about how she overcame PTS after 9/11 at the World Trade Center. Sisterhood hosted the
annual Intra–Faith lunch with two special speakers: Natalie Nanasi spoke about Modern Day
Slavery—Closer Than You Think along with Robbie Hamilton, a survivor of the local slave trade. We
were proud to host 95 women from Sisterhoods representing Beth Torah, Anshai Torah, Shearith
Israel, Tiferet Israel, Adat Chaverim, and Chabad. The Middle hosted their annual event at Pete’s
Dueling Piano Bar, which always draws a crowd, and everyone had a great time! Chai Lights had
their usual large attendance for speaker Dr. Deepa Pattani, who presented Safe Medication
Practices for all age groups, striving to keep you and your loved ones safe. Our USY kids joined
many others from the local community for an overnight at Group Dynamix and had a great time.
Are you missing out?!? Make sure to watch the weekly bulletin, enews, other emails, or review your
Family Record or M3 (monthly mailer) to find one of these terrific opportunities to spend time with
your current and new friends at a fun and interesting Beth Torah event.
On February 17, there will be a congregational Shabbat dinner—make sure to sign up! Last time,
we had over 130 people and had a wonderful time together. I hope to see you there! After dinner,
we will enjoy Joyful Noise A Capella, along with our incredible Learning Center children helping to
lead services. There will also be a special junior congregation on the 18th, with an introduction to
the new special siddur that Beri has been creating for our students. The new programs have
helped them learn the services so well, and we are excited to add this next piece to enrich their
experiences on Shabbat.
Submissions for the Family Record are welcome! The deadline for each issue is the FIRST OF THE MONTH prior to
publication month and can be done online at http://cbt.news/CBT-Announcement for shul–related items or http://
cbt.news/congregantnews for congregant news. The Family Record is published in color and mailed monthly, except
bi-monthly during summer, to those who subscribe ($50 per year subscription). Contact the office to subscribe.
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Heather Venable Monday to Friday
9:30 AM to 4PM
972.234.1542 x227
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FROM BERI SCHWITZER—DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING Now that we’ve settled in to writing 2017 on our checks and notebooks, it’s time for
another “New Year.” Judaism, as you may know, has several—this time, we mark the New
Year for the trees on the holiday of Tu B’Shevat. This is not a holiday found in the Torah
but one that helps us recognize the importance of putting down roots and watching them
grow.
For me, I connect Tu B’Shevat with my relationship to our congregation. Our family, like the
greatest of redwoods, has weathered storms, survived droughts and difficult times yet we
continue to thrive when nourished by the spiritual connections that we’ve made to Congregation
Beth Torah.
Of course you can be Jewish and not belong to a shul. In fact there are approximately 7 million
Jews in the United States and less than half of these Jews are affiliated with a congregation. So,
why belong to a synagogue?
Certainly, many people belong to synagogues because they provide specific services that they can’t
get anywhere else. For example, baby namings, religious school, weddings and funerals, pastoral
care in times of trouble, or the opportunity for adult education. Some members belong to a shul
because of their commitment to social action. Others are looking for friendship and camaraderie.
Still others are away from their immediate families, so they seek out their Jewish family within a
community.
The word synagogue means a “place of assembly,” an English translation of the Hebrew words
“beit knesset.” It is the place where Jews come together, to be part of a Jewish community. More
importantly, it is the vehicle whereby generations of our people have pursued the perpetuation of
the Jewish people.
Synagogue is not only a place to learn and a place to pray, but it is also the embodiment of an
ideal. A belief that there shall always be a significant Jewish presence where you live.
Why should YOU belong to a synagogue? Because by belonging to a
synagogue—
Maybe you’ll feel a presence that lightens your heart.
Maybe you’ll hear Rabbi Zelony explain a Torah portion that adds
richness to your life.
Maybe, at a magical moment during the High Holy Days, a niggun (a
spiritual melody) will touch your soul.
Maybe you’ll see your child or grandchild take his or her first aliyah and
then read a Torah portion.
Maybe you’ll feel the warm hand of the rabbi, or a congregant, reach
across a hospital bed and assure you that everything will be all right.
Maybe you’ll stand at a graveside and hear the rabbi explain the meaning
of your loved one’s life to your friends and family.
Maybe you won’t experience any of the things I listed, but you will take pride in knowing that
what others have started, you are helping to perpetuate!
Belonging to a Congregation not only assures the perks of membership, but, more importantly,
belonging is a commitment to the institution of American Jewry. Assuring the future of Judaism
should be a source of pride and a sense of responsibility.
We welcome your continued membership, your continued support and your continued commitment
to the promise that there will always be a home for Jews (whatever their background) at
Congregation Beth Torah. I look forward to perpetuating and growing these traditions with you. And,
thanks for belonging!
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Friday Night Leaders Rabbi Elana Zelony, Elizabeth Stein, Leslie Morgan, Joyful Noise
A Capella, Earl Bills, Garry Kahalnik
Psukei D’Zimra Rabbi Elana Zelony, Arny Felner
Shacharit Rabbi Elana Zelony, Jerry Zeffren, Arny Felner, Joe Liken
Hallel Joe Liken
Torah Service Emma Berlin, Theresa Wilson, Rabbi Elana Zelony, Phillip
Kopita, Phil Stayman, Elizabeth Stein
Gabbai Cliff Friedman , Garry Kahalnik, Chuck Smith
Torah Readers Rabbi Elana Zelony, Eleanor Eidels, Jerry Zeffren, Myrna Silver,
Phil Stayman, Elizabeth Stein, Theresa Wilson, Rabbi Jordan
Parr, John Wills, Paul Utay, Barbara Rosen, Laura Halper, Roz
Wiener, Aliza Capen, Joe Liken
Haftarah Jerry Zeffren, Theresa Wilson, Rabbi Elana Zelony, Paul Utay,
Chuck Smith, Jessica Winter
Sermons and Sermonettes Rabbi Elana Zelony, Theresa Wilson, Earl Bills, Rabbi Jordan
Parr
Musaf Megan Fehler, Phillip Kopita, Earl Bills, Ron Blumka, Arny Felner
While we generally
do not schedule
service leaders and
Torah readers in
advance for the daily
minyanim, we would
also like to thank
everyone who steps
forward and helps
our daily services be
just as enjoyable
and participatory as
during Shabbat and
the Chagim
(Holidays).
On behalf of the congregation, the Ritual Committee wishes a hearty
Yasher Koach and Thank You to the following congregants, friends and
family who led a service, read from the Torah, or chanted on Shabbat
during the month of December 2016:
See the
back
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service
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BIMAH BUDDIES Our Learning Center students are offered the opportunity to assist during
Shabbat services. You will see them turning the page flip chart and/or helping
with pieces of the service they are learning about or are already familiar with.
We extend a BIG thanks to our Bimah Buddies in the month of January 2017—
Zachary Simpson and Landon Cox
FROM OUR RITUAL COMMITTEE
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MAZAL TOV TO… Amelia Rowe, daughter of Marci Rowe and
Gary Rowe and sister of Eleanor, who will be
called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah
February 23.
CONDOLENCES TO… Sarah Korman on the passing of her mother,
Alegre Tevet.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Zachary Austein 17-Feb
Martin Fried 17-Feb
Alastair Lyon 17-Feb
Brian Zeff 17-Feb
Joshua Nevelow 19-Feb
Michael Precker 19-Feb
Tim Wolff 19-Feb
Fernando Chavez 20-Feb
Andrew Rosenbaum 20-Feb
Allan Schmidt 21-Feb
Robbie Siben 21-Feb
Andrew Blum 23-Feb
Linda Bradley 23-Feb
Jay Eisenberg 24-Feb
Amanda Avnery 25-Feb
Claire Meth 25-Feb
Emma Berlin 26-Feb
Mary Liuzza 26-Feb
Amelia Rowe 26-Feb
Adriane Dela Cruz 27-Feb
Jaden Portnoy 27-Feb
Sam Starobin 27-Feb
Chad Grossman 1-Feb
Katie Rifkin 1-Feb
Paul Utay 1-Feb
Arlene Navias 2-Feb
Cecilia Shorr 2-Feb
Gilda Daniel 3-Feb
Frances Fass 3-Feb
Miriam Smith 4-Feb
Laura Kreditor 5-Feb
Abigail Shaub 5-Feb
Caren Tate 5-Feb
Esme Wandrey 5-Feb
Jeff Orkin 6-Feb
Janine Bergknoff 7-Feb
Jonathan Bergknoff 7-Feb
Rachel Elad 7-Feb
Miriam Leventon 7-Feb
Kenneth Robins 7-Feb
Seth Block 8-Feb
Nanci Dubrow 8-Feb
Michael Leve 8-Feb
Drew Meyerhardt 9-Feb
Merilyn Robbins 9-Feb
Simon Fass 10-Feb
Darrin Goldin 10-Feb
Caleb Leventon 10-Feb
Jason Mandell 11-Feb
Mindi Sue Rubenstein 11-Feb
Michael Wald 11-Feb
Benjamin Daneman 12-Feb
David Gerstein 12-Feb
Laura Halper 12-Feb
Joseph Orr 12-Feb
Alan Hoffman 13-Feb
Jackie Wald 13-Feb
Anndi Hogan 14-Feb
Jessica Schnitzer 14-Feb
Lauren Braunfeld 15-Feb
Alexander Farin 15-Feb
Robyn Meth 15-Feb
Richard Stayman 15-Feb
Herbert Weinstein 15-Feb
Nesya Zelony 15-Feb
Carol Rosen 16-Feb
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO... Jeremy & Cecilia Shorr 4-Feb
Laslo & Magdi Olah 6-Feb
David Goldstein & Laura Levy 8-Feb
Steve & Jane Simmons 9-Feb
Michael & Elizabeth Brothman 12-Feb
David & Michele Mandell 19-Feb
Paul & Ruth Feldman 22-Feb
Brad & Carol Boa 26-Feb
Sam & Sarah Starobin 27-Feb
Roderick & Linda Bradley 28-Feb
MEMBER NEWS AND UPDATES
MAZAL TOV TO… Ethel Gruen on the January
2017 wedding of her
granddaughter Alyssa Gruen
and her fiancée, Alexander
Sicular.
Linda & Garry Kahalnik
on the March 2017 wedding
of their son Elan Kahalnik
and his fiancée, Jenna
Streusand,
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Knitting Circle 8 & 22 February, Wednesday, 7PM (CBT)
Our circle includes experienced knitters and beginners. Bring your current project and questions,
or work on items to donate, and join our schmooze! Check in at the Member's Lounge. Questions?
Contact Kimber Miller—[email protected]. Upcoming: 8 & 22 March.
Torah Discussion 9 February, Thursday, 5:45–7:30 PM (Oneg)
Our monthly dinner meeting features a discussion based on Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz' Judaism's
Great Debates: Timeless Controversies from Abraham to Herzl. Read chapter 5 for February
session. $10 per session for dinner. Pre—pay for all five sessions and receive a 20% discount
when you complete your membership form. RSVP to Nancy Siegel at [email protected].
Joint Breakfast Program 19 February, Sunday, 9:30 AM (Oneg)
Men's Club and Sisterhood invite you to get ready for the Academy Awards. Dallas’ two leading
film critics, Stephen Becker of KERA and Chris Vognar of The Dallas Morning News will join us to
chat about movies, the Oscar race, and all things cinematic. Instead of popcorn, we’ll serve up the
award-winning combination of Men’s Club lox and bagels and Sisterhood fabulous desserts. $7
members, $10 non-members, and $5 students.
Ladies Who Lunch 21 February, Tuesday, 12:30 PM (RSVP for location)
Go Dutch once a month and gab with the girls while enjoying a new culinary spot around town. For
location, RSVP at least a week in advance to Carol Taper at [email protected]. All locations
chosen offer dairy and fish options. Future dates: 21 March, 16 May, 13 June, 11 July, and 8 Aug.
Torah Fund Luncheon 26 February, 12:00 PM (Offsite)
This is annual event where Sisterhood raises funds to support the five Jewish Conservative
Seminaries in the world where education and training for rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators
are provided. This year's honoree is Stacey Clark (see next page)! Watch your mail for your
invitation—same hotel as always, but we’ll be in a new room downstairs. Contact Esther Cohen at
Coming in March Purim Bag Assembly 4 March, Saturday, 7:30–9:30 PM (Oneg)
Come help assemble the Purim bags. We need lots of hands to make this happen. Great
opportunity to earn mitzvah hours, honor society hours, and Scouts volunteer hours so bring those
teens. Snacks provided! Sign up at http://cbt.news/purimbags2017.
Purim Bag Delivery 5 March, Sunday, 9:30–11:30 AM (Oneg)
Want to do a mitzvah? Have a car? Sign up to deliver Purim bags to fellow congregants. We need
drivers to pick up and deliver bags. Delivery can take place that day or during that week. Sign up
at http://cbt.news/bagdelivery2017.
Sisterhood Shabbat 31 March, Friday, 6:30 PM (CBT)
Reach out to Lisa Miller if you are interested in participating in services in any way
([email protected] or 214.240.4384) and plan to join us for a wonderful Shabbat dinner,
as well, with your Beth Torah friends and family.
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FROM SISTERHOOD Submitted by Harriet Gross
It’s an understatement to say that Stacey’s childhood in any way resembled a more
usual Jewish upbringing. Yes, she was born Jewish in Brooklyn, but her two siblings
were much older; after her mother died, plus a two-year period during which her father
lost both his parents, he remarried and moved the family to Puerto Rico for business
reasons.
“This is what defined who I am,” Stacey says today. When she arrived there at the end
of first grade, the Jewish school had a two–year waiting list, “…so I was enrolled in a
Spanish–speaking–only Catholic school,” she says. “I had 90 days to learn Spanish or
I couldn’t go to school. Confusion and guilt shaped me…”
When she had finished Grade 4, the family moved again, this time to Cartagena,
Colombia. First, Stacey was sent stateside to live with relatives in New York, but then
it was back to a Spanish–speaking school in Cartagena. Later, the family relocated to
North Miami Beach, where she went to junior high school—and had her first Jewish
boyfriend! In early life she’d gone to synagogue, and had been cooking (kosher!) since
age 10; but in Miami, “Everything is Jewish!” she recalls. So Judaism triumphed, and
when she came to Beth Torah, she was—finally—totally at home.
“My favorite thing here is Shabbat,” she says, “the Kiddush, and fellowshipping with
the many active members, sharing our love of Judaism.” But her love crosses
denominational boundaries; she is involved with Ohr HaTorah and DATA as well.
Stacey’s work in direct sales, centered in areas of health and nutrition, brought her
into first contact with Henry Clark, originally from Richardson. Since 2010, the two
have lived within easy walking distance of Beth Torah and offer their house, with its
kosher kitchen, as a central “home–away–from–home” for members of United
Synagogue Youth—“and anyone needing a Kosher, walking–distance place to stay!”
Food has become Stacey’s major Beth Torah activity. “Give me a reason to cook…” she starts to say,
then breaks off: “I don’t need a reason!” For the synagogue, she plans menus, shops for, and
supervises preparation of many Shabbat dinners and Kiddushes, the annual Second Seder, and her
major breakfast/lunch event for Karen Leynor Mitzvah Day—most occasions involving 150 to 200
hearty eaters. “One of the things I was most attracted to here,” she says, after the Dallas area move,
“was the opportunity for this kind of volunteer involvement.”
Stacey recalls being taken away from Judaism and living many confused years, but she’s returned
with a vengeance! At Beth Torah, she’s also in charge of Sisterhood’s annual Mishloach Manot effort,
saying “I take reinventing Purim baskets every year very seriously!” In the local Jewish and secular
communities, she has served on the Board, and most recently as president of Hillel of North Texas;
works with the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and directs efforts toward helping
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Stacey Todd
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been chosen
by the CBT
Sisterhood
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of its 2017
Torah Fund
Award. She
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brunch, to be
held on
Sunday,
February 26,
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2017 Torah Fund Honoree
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Torah Day School and Jewish Family Service’s Cancer Support Group. And Henry adds that she is also
an “avid blood donor.”
After having lived in many places, (including California, where she studied with Rabbi Bradley Shavit
Artson), Stacey now says “I have an amazingly rich Jewish life here. I never thought this would be
where I would find and celebrate my Judaism!”
The forthcoming 2017 brunch will be Sisterhood’s 24th; Esther Cohen was the first Torah Fund
honoree in 1994. By tradition, all past honorees serve on the Brunch Committee, with those most
recently honored chairing the event. This year, 2016’s joint honorees, Evelyn and Paul Utay, are in
charge.
Cost of the dairy brunch is $40; a separate, minimum contribution of $18 to Torah Fund
is required, in support of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism’s projects to further
the training of future rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators. For additional information
and to make reservations, contact Elaine Scharf—972.307.3521 or [email protected].
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Sisterhood Book Club 15 March, Wednesday, 7:30 PM
The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman
As a child in 1913, Malka Treynovsky flees Russia for New York with her
family—only to be crippled and abandoned in the streets. Taken in by a
tough–loving Italian ices peddler, Malka survives. When she falls in love
with Albert, they set off together across America in an ice cream truck to
seek their fortune; slowly, she transforms herself into Lillian Dunkle, "The
Ice Cream Queen of America"—doyenne of an empire of ice cream
franchises and a celebrated television personality. Spanning 70 years,
Lillian's rise—fraught with setbacks, triumphs, and tragedies—is inextricably
linked to the course of American history itself, from Prohibition to the disco
days of Studio 54. And when her past starts catching up with her, her world
implodes spectacularly.
The March meeting is when we select our books for 2017/2018. Please bring your selections
for our discussion/selections.
We will be meeting at the home of Carol Rothschild. Please RSVP to 972.805.3612 or
[email protected] so that she can plan accordingly.
Upcoming book discussions—
May 17 The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
July 19 The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brook
Visit http://congregationbethtorah.org/bookclub/ for the most current book descriptions.
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February is here and it brings exciting things for you and your Men’s Club! After a great January
breakfast featuring former Secret Service Agent Samantha Horwitz, we are looking forward to a
busy month with some great programing. We’ll start out on Saturday night, February 4 at 7:30 PM
with a new event—Havdalah & Whiskey Tasting. Watch the congregational e-news for more
information. The next morning, we’ll join the Men’s Clubs from Anshai Torah and Shearith Israel as
Anshai’s Men's Club hosts the annual World Wide Wrap. They have a great breakfast and program
planned for us all (this event is FREE to all). Later in February, we look forward to our annual joint
breakfast with Sisterhood with our traditional and ever–popular OSCARS breakfast talk. See page
9 for further details and, as always, all are welcome!
We’re also starting the process of planning the Third Annual Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship. If
you are interested in being a part of the committee, let us know by sending us an email at
[email protected]. We need folks with all types of talents and backgrounds to make our
event a success, so if you think you’d like to be a part of it, just let us know and we will include you
on the committee!
And last, but not least, we are looking for some great guys to join the CBT Men’s Club Board. If you
are interested in a position as an at–large or committee chair (or more) let us know! For questions
and/or interest, our nominating chair would love to talk to you. Send us an email.
A few other things to take note of NOW so that you won’t miss them later—
Men’s Club Shabbat 24 / 25 March, Friday / Saturday
Cigars & Spirits Spring Edition 8 April, Saturday
Annual Men’s Club Shred–A–Thon 9 April, Sunday
Reading of the Names 22 / 23 April, Saturday / Sunday, 9PM–9PM
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CBT MEN’S CLUB TO HONOR DAVE GERSTEIN WITH NEW MEN’S CLUB
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DURING MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT
On March 25, during Men’s Club Shabbat, the Congregation Beth Torah Men’s Club will
honor Dave Gerstein for his lifetime of impactful contributions not only to the CBT Men’s
Club, but to the Federation of Jewish Men’s Club’s (FJMC) Southwest Region and to the
FJMC national organization. The Men’s Club is creating this award to recognize
members who have made a lifetime commitment of work on behalf of the club. The
award is named “The David Gerstein Lifetime Achievement Award” and will be
awarded to others when the Men’s Club determines that it is appropriate to do so.
Per Brian Rubenstein, president of the club and a proponent of this award, “As our
members age and their ability to contribute may not be as viable as it once was, we want
to honor those contributions that have helped make this one of the most successful clubs in
the country. With this award, we recognize Dave, and we honor his lifetime of dedication to our club, and
to FJMC.” The award committee consisted of Alan Hoffman, Ed Matisoff, Rusty Dworkin, Phil Stayman,
Michael Precker, Jeff Markowitz, and David Mandell, all past presidents, as well as Sandy Dorf, and David
Duchin. Noted Rusty Dworkin, award committee chair, “When the time came to come up with a name for
the award, the committee and the board were unanimous that not only would Dave be our first awardee,
the award itself would carry his name in recognition of how special Dave is to this shul and to the Men’s
Club. I am personally grateful for the mentoring Dave provided when I was president, and for his passion
for the work we do.”
We invite all congregants and friends to join us on March 24 and 25 as Men’s Club conducts our annual
Men’s Club Shabbat, and help us honor this special man, Dave Gerstein.
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Several years ago, Ellen Goodman and a few others collaborated to develop The Conversation
Project, an offering that deals with talks about end of life issues. We all know that these
conversations are not easy. Most of us also know how easy it is to avoid these issues. “Parents
are reluctant to “worry” their adult children; children are reluctant to bring up dying with their
elderly parents. We like to say “it’s too soon,” when we know it’s always too soon until it’s too
late.” (TCP)
Plan to join us as Peggy Papert leads a discussion to prepare us for those critical conversations.
We will be getting together at the home of Miriam and Al Creemer on Thursday, February 23 at
7PM. Although there is no cost for attending, please RSVP to me at the email to the left.
Some of the issues that are part of the conversation include sharing what’s most important to you,
knowing who you want (or don’t want) to be involved in your care, and worrying that you won’t get
enough care or that you’ll get overly aggressive care. Participating in The Conversation Project can
alleviate the awkwardness and discomfort of sitting down with our loved ones to uncover desires
regarding end of life decisions.
One of the final acts of love is knowing and following the end of life wishes of those we hold dear
in our hearts. This isn’t an easy task so come and learn how to prepare yourselves for approaching
the important conversation.
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FROM INCLUSION INITIATIVE
The 2016 International Convention of USY was recently held in Dallas and your Inclusion
Initiative was asked to offer a presentation on a special needs and inclusion topic
Perseverance and Disabilities. How proud we were to lead a session of over 70 youngsters.
These young people went through exercises and small group discussions that sensitized and
engaged them regarding barriers to participation in life. It was a pleasure to see our Jewish
future on their faces and to know that CBT contributed to shaping that future.
THE FAREWELL PARTY (Film Program) RSVP to Dr. Lazar | 972.979.2779 | [email protected]
19 February, Sunday, 7PM (MPR)
Join us for a poignant and humorous film about life in an Israeli nursing home that deals with
end of life decisions followed by discussion. Dr. Myron Lazar, PH.D., Psychoanalyst and
Clinical Psychologist will moderate. Discussants will include Mary Turner, PH.D., expert in
treating geriatric patients with chronic illness and life issues and Paul Chavetz, PH.D., works
with aging adults struggling with difficulty transitions.
Learn more about—
· Dr. Turner online at http://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu
· Dr. Chafetz online at http://www.paulkchafetz.com
A program of Congregation Beth
Torah's CLC Adult Education. For
questions, contact Beri Schwitzer at
972.234.1542 x 232.
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FESTIVE FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE 3 February, Friday, 8PM
Join us for this special monthly service
celebrating upcoming birthdays and
anniversaries.
MC HAVDALAH WHISKEY TASTING 4 February, Saturday, 7:30—10:30 PM (Oneg)
Contact Brian Rubenstein
Join Men's Club for havdalah followed by a
whiskey–tasting with spirits provided by Trinity
River Distillery. We'll sample their signature Texas
Silver Star Whiskey and other products from their
Fort Worth distillery.
WORLD WIDE WRAP 5 February, Sunday, 9AM (Offsite)
Contact Brian Rubenstein
Join the World Wide Wrap hosted at Anshai Torah
this year (5501 W Parker Rd 75093). For
questions, contact [email protected] or
972.473.7718. There will be minyan at CBT at
the regular time.
TALK ‘N FOLD (M3) 8 February, Wednesday, 2PM (Oneg)
Contact Lisa Miller
Come help fold, seal, label, and postage the
monthly mailing. This mailing is done the second
Wednesday of each month at 2PM so put it on
your calendar!
ANNUAL KASHRUT AND SHABBAT
POLICY MEETING 12 February, Sunday, 10–11AM (Sanctuary)
Contact Heather
Please join Rabbi Zelony for the annual review of
our congregation's kashrut and Shabbat policies.
This will be an opportunity to learn what policies
we have, ask questions about the policies, and
we'll examine how they have worked in the
community over the past year.
THE TALMUD WITH RABBI ZELONY Mondays following 6:45 AM Minyan
Contact Rabbi Elana Zelony
The Talmud is the foundational text upon
which all modern forms of Judaism stand.
Come explore, spar with, and make meaning
of this sacred book. Open to all learners.
Hebrew text is provided but class discussions
will be based on English translation.
INTRO TO JUDAISM: ON ONE FOOT 7, 21, 28 February, Tues, 6:30 PM (Library)
Contact Beri Schwitzer
This course covers the sweep of more than
3,000 years of history, encounters texts and
teachers both ancient and contemporary, and
most importantly—gives you the opportunity to
reflect on your place in the narrative of the
Jewish people.
JEWISH & CHRISTIAN STUDY 6 February, Monday, Noon (Oneg)
Contact Earl Bills / [email protected]
A unique interfaith study group of Jews and
Christians learning about each other as we
study primary source texts (Bible, Mishnah).
We are currently looking at the development
of early Christianity.
JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
5, 12, 19, 26 February, Sunday, 8AM (Rm 11)
Contact Rabbi Zelony
The Mystical Tradition and How it Speaks to
Our Everyday Lives— Come explore essays of
the Chassidic masters and modern scholars to
understand what Judaism has to say about
God, inner transformation, spiritual practice,
compassion, healing, tshuva, halacha, and
mitzvot.
ONGOING CLASSES
SHUL DOINGS
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KADIMA GOES TO WHIRLYBALL Grades 6 to 8
12 February, Sunday, 12:45 PM (Offsite) Contact Megan Fehler [email protected]
Come join Kadima for an afternoon of fun!
Whirlyball combines elements from basketball
and lacrosse and is played using bumper cars.
You don't need any experience to play, and it is
loads of fun! $10 for Kadima members, $15 for
non-members. You may bring extra money to play
laser tag or arcade games if you would like. RSVP
by February 3..
JOINT BREAKFAST PROGRAM 19 February, Sunday, 9:30 AM (MPR)
See page 9 for details on this joint Men's Club
and Sisterhood program.
THE FAREWELL PARTY 19 February, Sunday, 7PM (MPR)
See page 13 for details on this film program.
SHUL DOINGS
CONGREGATIONAL
SHABBAT DINNER (SERVING CHINESE FOOD)
6:30 PM February 17 Let's get cozy with family and friends with some
hot and spicy Chinese food. Learning Center and
Youth will lead Friday Night services following
dinner at 7:30 PM. $10 per person. $36 per
family of four ($10 per additional person).
Children under 5 eat free! Register online at
http://cbt.news/cbtdinner.
TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER 21 February, Tuesday, 7PM (Oneg)
Contact Neil Burnstein
Come for a night of fun and friendship. $20
members and $25 non-members.
DOING JEWISH—ALIYAH TO TORAH 21 February, Tuesday, 7:30 PM (Offsite)
See page 4 for details on this class.
THE CONVERSATION PROJECT 23 February, Thursday, 7PM (Offsite)
See page 13 for details on this special program.
ISRAELI SOLDIER TOUR 25 February, Saturday, during Kiddush lunch
See page 16 for details on this special program.
SCHMOOZING WITH THE MIDDLE 25 February, Saturday, 8PM
Contact Gloria & Phil Stayman
The Middle is a purely social, all-inclusive, non-
exclusive group of post-carpool, pre-retirement
age people. Email Gloria & Phil for details.
SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND BRUNCH 26 February, Sunday, Noon (Offsite)
See page 11 for details on this annual event.
USY AND KADIMA HAMENTASCHEN
MAKING 26 February, Sunday, 12–1:30 PM (Youth Lounge)
RSVP to Megan Fehler or Ralph Landau [email protected]
Calling all USYers and Kadimaniks! We're making
hamantashen! RSVP so we'll have enough dough.
BOARD MEETING 27 February, Monday, 7:30 PM (Oneg)
Contact Lisa Miller
Monthly board meetings are open to all CBT
members with Minyan starting at 7:15 PM.
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following
"Israeli" Kiddush Luncheon with Special Guests Come hear the stories of two inspiring young Israelis—their struggles, their
successes, their military service, and their hopes and dreams. Ask the tough questions, and learn what it is actually like to live in a country that is the subject of so much discussion in the media and on campus. The soldiers speak in dozens of cities across North America each spring, in venues
including college campuses, high schools, synagogues, and churches. By the time the annual tour is finished, our soldiers will have shared their personal experiences with tens of thousands of students and community members.
Ido is currently a student at Tel Aviv University studying philosophy, politics, and economics. He was born and raised in Ramat Hasharon, a small city next to Tel Aviv, and has a twin brother named Roee. At the age of eighteen, Ido joined the army and
served as an infantry officer. In that role, he led operational activities across Israel’s borders and participated in two major operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. After he completed his service, Ido moved to Tel Aviv with his girlfriend Shira. Last year he participated in the StandWithUs Fellowship Program, where he found his passion for public diplomacy.
Eden is currently a student at Ben Gurion University in the Negev, pursuing her BA in political science and business management. Eden is originally from a small town located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, but she currently lives in Tel Aviv and works for Intel. During her military service, Eden served for
three and a half years as a social welfare officer and completed her service as the commander of the Israel Defense Forces’ Social Welfare Course. Upon completing her service, Eden traveled for eight months in the Far East and South America. Currently, Eden volunteers with sixty members of a youth group that she meets with once a week in an organization called ‘Light to Excellence’. In her free time, Eden loves running, dancing, reading, and traveling.
Israeli Soldiers' Stories Real Soldiers. Real Lives. Real People.
CONGREGATION BETH TORAH
720 W. LOOKOUT DR., RICHARDSON TX 75080
FROM ADULT EDUCATION
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David Engelberg | [email protected]
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS
BURN THE MORTGAGE
—David Decker & Michelle
Gordon
A Speedy Recovery For
Jo & Jerry Zeffren
—Elaine & Bob Scharf
—Esther & Nat Cohen
—Sue Chizeck & Bill Pervin
In Celebration Of
Ellen & Gary Ackerman's new
grandchild —Sue Chizeck &
Bill Pervin
Nat & Esther Cohen's
Anniversary —Sue Chizeck &
Bill Pervin
Roz Wiener's 70th birthday—
Esther & Nat Cohen
In Honor Of
Scott & Vikki Silvis' new
grandchild —Elaine & Bob
Scharf
Paula Wolf & Lary Dial's
grandson, William —Elaine &
Bob Scharf
Ellen & Gary Ackerman's new
grandchild —Elaine & Bob
Scharf
In Memory Of
Ann Cohen and Benjamin
Wills —Debbie & John Wills
Benjamin Wouch —Amy and
Martin Wouch
Charlotte Glunts —Sue
Chizeck & Bill Pervin
Dale Steven Greenblatt—
Merilyn Robbins
Pauline Westerfeld —Amy and
Martin Wouch
Sarah Korman's mother,
Alegre Tevet —Jo & Jerry
Zeffren
Sophia Weinstein —Sue
Chizeck & Bill Pervin
Yetta Wouch —Amy and Martin
Wouch
CEMETERY
In Memory Of
Joseph Shane —David
Goldstein & Laura Levy
CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING
CENTER
In Memory Of
Sarah Korman's mother,
Alegre Tevet —Harriet Gross
INCLUSION INITIATIVE
In Memory Of
Edward Newman —Marsha
Kreitman
Fred Grossman —Jo & Jerry
Zeffren
Robert Harris —Jo & Jerry
Zeffren
MARK A. SIEGEL ADULT
EDUCATION
A Speedy Recovery For
Jo & Jerry Zeffren —Nancy
Siegel
In Memory Of
Jack Fredine —Nancy Siegel
Steve Halper —Nancy Siegel
OPERATING
—Becky & Jeremy Reichman
In Memory Of
Felicia Rubin's father, Easer
Rovinsky —Cyd & Cliff
Friedman
Sarah Korman's mother,
Alegre Tevet —Cyd & Cliff
Friedman
Sophia Weinstein —Cyd & Cliff
Friedman
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
—Donald & Henci Goer
In Appreciation Of
Rabbi Zelony —Jay & Esther
Rae Weinstein
In Memory Of
Harold Hainebach —Ronnie
& Anne Davidoff
Jack Fredine —Bob &
Kathleen Glosser
Steve Halper —Bob &
Kathleen Glosser
RITUAL
In Memory Of
Felicia Rubin's father, Easer
Rovinsky —Eileen &
Howard Kessner
Moe Kuchinsky —Arnold &
Miriam Kuchinsky
Zelda Kuchinsky —Arnold &
Miriam Kuchinsky
RITUAL—KIDDUSH
In Memory Of
Sarah Korman's mother,
Alegre Tevet —Evelyn &
Paul Utay
ROBERT LINKER LIQUOR FUND
—Stephen & Robin Popik
SHIELD OF DAVID
—Jack & Susan Cooper
—Allan Robins
—Lev Gelb & Amy Walker
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LIGHTING A CANDLE Perhaps the best known custom for
observing a Yahrzeit is lighting a candle
made to burn for at least 24 hours. We light
the candle at home on the evening that the
Yahrzeit begins. It is a symbol of the soul
and spirit of the deceased. If a Yahrzeit falls
on Shabbat or a Holiday, the candle is
typically lit before the Shabbat or holiday
candles. Although there is no formal blessing
when lighting the candle, a meditation may
be said. It is appropriate, of course, to use
your own words and thoughts.
ATTENDING SERVICES The Yahrzeit observance lasts a full day and
it is customary to attend services on the
Shabbat before the Yahrzeit. You will receive
a reminder from the office each year,
sharing with you the date in which the name
of your loved one will be read, and the name
will be read prior to the Kaddish prayer.
Should you wish to change the date in which
you want the name to be read, please
contact the Synagogue office at
972.234.1542 x221.
TZEDAKAH It is traditional to do Tzedakah—righteous
acts of charitable giving—when observing
a Yahrzeit to honor the memory of the
deceased. The annual reminders you receive
from the shul includes a donation slip if you
wish to give to Beth Torah.
Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word meaning “a year’s time”
and it is the remembrance of the anniversary of a
loved one’s death. It is observed each year on the
date of death.
One of the many services that Congregation Beth
Torah offers to its members is the reminder of
family yahrzeits. Yahrzeit is the memorialization of a
loved one on the anniversary of their death. It is a
very emotional time for family and friends of the
deceased and, at CBT, we do our best to ensure
that yahrzeits are announced and family members
are notified in a timely manner. We depend on the
family to inform us of the date of a loved one’s
death. It is the tradition at CBT, and of Conservative
congregations in general, to observe a yahrzeit
based on the Hebrew calendar. To make it easy for
those congregants who may not be familiar with the
Hebrew calendar, we ask for the secular calendar
date and we make the conversion. However, while a
day on the secular calendar starts at 12:00 AM,
midnight, and goes through 11:59 PM, the day on
the Hebrew calendar starts at sundown and goes
through sundown. Therefore, it is very important
that when you report the date of a yahrzeit, you
must specify whether the death occurred before or
after sundown on the secular date so that we can
convert it to the correct Hebrew date. If you are not
sure if it was before or after sundown, provide the
date and the time of death (always listed on the
death certificate) and we will determine when
sundown was.
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about yahrzeit dates, or anything having to do with the rituals and customs
surrounding the end of life experience, contact—
Rabbi Zelony ([email protected])
Ritual Committee ([email protected])
Cemetery Committee ([email protected])
ALL ABOUT YAHRZEITS
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Although there is no prescribed prayer for
lighting a yahrzeit candle, you might
include the following meditation in
addition to your own personal memories:
I haven't forgotten you, even though it's
been some time now since I've seen
your face, touched your hand, heard
your voice. You are with me all the time.
I used to think you left me. I know better
now. You come to me. Sometimes in
fleeting moments I feel your presence
close by. But I still miss you. And
nothing, no person, no joy, no
accomplishment, no distraction, not
even God, can fill the gaping hole your
absence has left in my life. But mixed
together with all the sadness, there is a
great joy for having known you. I want to
thank you for the time we shared, for the
love you gave, for the wisdom you
spread. Thank you for the magnificent
moments and for the ordinary ones too.
There was beauty in our simplicity.
Holiness in our unspectacular days. And
I will carry the lessons you taught me
always. Your life has ended, but your
light can never be extinguished. It
continues to shine upon me even on the
darkest nights and illuminates my way. I
light this candle in your honor and in
your memory. May God bless you as you
have blessed me with love, with grace,
and with peace. Amen.
These names will be read at Shabbat services on the
dates listed. To make a correction or add a new name,
contact the office at 972.234.1542 or go to
http://congregationbethtorah.org/yahrzeit-info
FEBRUARY 3 & 4
Jacob Oberstein
Susan Blumka
Harriette Leve
Sarah Kreitman
Ida Kahn
Lillian Davis
Max Mond
Murray Finkelstein
Rachel Oberstein
Louis Chavkin
Beatrice Kolton
Cecil Liken
Edward Newlander
Harold Orkin
Joseph Roth
Richard
Rosenbaum
Sol Rosen
Edward Wyman
Florine Lustgarten
Jessard Wisch
Mildred Popik
Geneive Ansher
Max Ingber
Ruth Zeiger-
Shapiro
Sabina Stern
FEBRUARY 10 & 11
Bernard Shapiro
Jay Davis
Etta Barenblat
Leah Goldberg
Renee Chilton
Rhoda Liken
Sidney Glantz
Sylvia Levine
Kaplan
Anita Zucker
Charles Goldberg
Esther Korman
Harry Wasserman
Morris Watkins
FEBRUARY 10 & 11
Dora Dorf
Fred Gans
Jeff Cohen
Louis Burnstein
Adelaide Rose
Celia Kahalnik
Gary Schmidt
Jose Baum
Lillian Jacobs
Alfonso Granado
Florence Faber
Julius Ingber
Sally Kopita
Shirley Narzem
Stanley Rubenstein
Theodore Garber
Frances Glantz
Gussie Rose Morris
Lydia Wasserman
Brand
FEBRUARY 17 & 18
Fred S. Kramer
Grace Bradley
Joe Berger
Joshua Wells
Samuel Agatstein
Estelle Goodman
Goldie Saffran
Helen Rosenzweig
Leonard
Kesselman
Resel Turitz
Goldfarb
Abigail Shack
David Rubin
Fedora Gorkavaya
Gertrude
Lieberman
Lewis Sham
Martin Gluckman
Simon Pasternack
Stanley Thorne
FEBRUARY 17 & 18
Alan Sigman
Djoulia Cohen
Bernard Weiner
Eva Parks
Franklin Oberstein
Abraham Frumker
Janice Berger
Morris (Mike)
Tisser
Rebecca Shane
Robert Sharfstein
Sharon Myers
FEBRUARY 24 & 25
Benjamin Herman
Cecil Mindle
Dorothy J. Thorne
George Goer
Harold Goldberg
Henry Herman
Paul Balkin
Abraham Newman
Daniel Paul
David Koff
Jean Pappworth
Jeanne Conners
Lorraine Wells
Maurice Koch
Milton Goldstein
Rose Levin
Alice Hodan
Burton Sobol
Jerry Chait
Lucielle Hebert
Sol Soman
Bessie Smith
Donald Kaplan
Geraldine Weiss
Louis Kahalnik
Marilyn Adler
Beatrice Goldstein
Michael Agatstein
THIS MONTH'S YAHRZEITS
Congregation
Beth Torah 720 W. Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75080
Services
SYNAGOGUE
OFFICES ARE
OPEN — Sunday—Friday
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Minyan
9:00 AM Sunday
6:45 AM Monday, Non-Holiday
8:30 AM Monday, Holidays
Shabbat
9:30 AM Main Service
Babysitting in Room 1
10:30 AM Junior Congregation
11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (second and
fourth Shabbat of the month)
Kabbalat Shabbat
6:30 PM Friday
8:00 PM Festive First Friday! Join us on
the first Friday of each month for
a special service where we
celebrate the month’s upcoming
birthdays and anniversaries—
February 3
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
ISRAELI
DANCING Contact Linda Kahalnik
All dancers welcome! We meet on
Wednesday evenings in the Multi-
Purpose room (unless otherwise noted
on the synagogue calendar). Free for
members. $5 for non-members. 7:30
PM to 8:15 PM beginners. 8:30 to
10:30 PM for advanced.
TOT SHABBAT Contact Jessica Winter
On the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the
month at 11AM in the MPR room, bring
your tot and enjoy singing, dancing,
storytelling and a snack. It’s a fun-filled
ritual to educate, entertain, enthrall, and
envelope our youngest members.