WHC Journal! - Washington Hebrew Congregation
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WHC Journal! - Washington Hebrew Congregation
Volume 57, Issue 7 April 18, 2016 WASHINGTON HEBREW CONGREGATION Cordially Invites You to the One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Confirmation Service Sunday, the Fifteenth of May Two Thousand Sixteen 7 Iyyar 5776 at Nine O’clock in the Morning 3935 Macomb Street NW Washington, District of Columbia Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity Amram Lecture to Focus on the Complex Israeli National Character urope today confronts complicated and controversial issues surrounding its Muslim population, including Sharia law, terrorism, the building of mosques, and the pressures of immigration and multiculturalism. With the recent attacks by ISIS in Brussels, these issues are increasingly pressing for Europeans. On Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 pm at Temple, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed joins us for a Congregational Conversations Keynote to reflect on the challenges of interfaith conflict presented in Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ book, Not in God’s Name, and to screen his documentary, Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity. he Israeli national character, emerging from the depth of Jewish history and the drama of the Zionist struggle, presents a compelling if disturbing portrait, according to Alon Gratch. Dr. Gratch, an Israeli-American clinical psychologist and author, is our Amram speaker for Sunday, May 1 at 10:30 am at Temple. Drawing on a broad cultural and historical canvas and weaving in personal and professional experience, Dr. Gratch’s new book, The Israeli Mind: How the Israeli E Continued on page 7. T Continued on page 7. Washington Hebrew Congregation M. Bruce Lustig, M.A.H.L., D.D., Senior Rabbi Susan N. Shankman, M.A.H.L., A.M.R.S., Rabbi Aaron Miller, M.A.H.L., Associate Rabbi Joseph A. Skloot, M.A.H.L., M.A., Assistant Rabbi Mikhail Manevich, Cantor Susan R.A. Bortnick, M.S.M., Cantor DJ Schneider Jensen, M.S. Ed., Director of the Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center Fran Miller, M.S. Ed., Director of the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood Center Ira Miller, Director of Informal Education Stephanie Tankel, M.A., M.A.J.E., RJE, Director of Religious Education Steven Jacober, Executive Director Naomi Abelson, M.A.J.C.S. & M.P.A, Director of Temple Programs & TOV Miriam Feffer, Director of Development Lindsay Fry, Director of Member Services Mohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & Maintenance Stephen Stoupa, CPA, CGMA, Director of Finance Joshua O. Haberman, D.H.L., D.D., Rabbi Emeritus Susan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita Officers Meg Jacobs Flax, President David M. Astrove, First Vice President James Klein, Vice President Richard A. Newman, Vice President Nell Shapiro, Vice President Jeffrey Weiss, Treasurer Andrew H. Marks, Assistant Treasurer Faye Levin, Secretary Carrie Coonin, Assistant Secretary Mark D. Director, General Counsel Board of Directors Joan Adoff Rochelle Behrens Ellen R. Berlow Brian D. Friedman Deborah Goldman Sharon E. Gottlieb Jonathan Greenblatt Jessica Pearlman Isen Janet Katz Daniel Kohl Anne Lackritz Karen Leder Jeremy London David Oblon Stephanie Posner Susan Rosenblum Lynn Sachs James Salander Cathy Zeman Scheineson Richard Sussman Kimberly Wachen Joshua Weinberg Dan Werner Lewis Wiener Past Presidents Leonard I. Abel David R. Berz Stuart L. Bindeman Earl M. Colson Jay W. Freedman Susan J. Hanenbaum Sherry Bindeman Kahn Richard D. Kaufmann Hank D. Levine Kenneth L. Marks Paul J. Mason John M. Nannes Lauren S. Racoosin Froma Sandler Bob M. Shapiro David A. Vise Richard M. Young Peter L. Winik Auxiliary Presidents & Contacts Joan Adoff, EmptyNesters Dan Caplan, Brotherhood Kim & Brian Cooper and Chris McCannell & Ven Neralla, Couples Club Valerie Hillman, 2239 Elaine Melnick, The Boomers Cantor Mikhail Manevich, Prime Timers Sandy Nesbit, Sisterhood Emma Siritzky, WHECTY We Can Be Reached Temple Office ................................................. 202-362-7100 (M-Th: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; F: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm) Weekends/After Hours ................................ 202-895-6341 Temple Fax ..................................................... 202-537-1091 Julia Bindeman Suburban Center ............... 301-279-7505 JBSC Fax ........................................................ 301-354-3200 Listen In ......................................................... 202-895-6333 Live Streaming of Services........ streaming.whctemple.org Website ......................................................... whctemple.org Jennifer Millstone, Editor The Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal (Permit No. 4240) is published two times a month and monthly in June, July, and December by Washington Hebrew Congregation. Send address changes to the Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20016. 2 Congratulations to… WHC News Gabrielle Grunau, on the marriage of her daughter, Françoise Olivas, to Matthew Livick, son of Gregg Livick & the late JoEllen Dolan Livick. Françoise is the stepdaughter of William Grosshandler and the daughter of the late Ricardo Olivas. Elizabeth Wagner, on the marriage of her son, Michael Lieberman, to Allison Mael; and to Allison’s parents, Judy & Michael Mael. Elizabeth Wagner, on the birth of her granddaughter, Jenna Lieberman; and to Jenna’s parents, Kelly & Jason Lieberman, and maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jinyong Kim. Our Condolences to the Families of… Annie Louise Bayly Berman, wife of Meade “MJ” Berman; mother of Charles “Charlie,” Theodore “Teddy,” Louisa “Scottie,” and Helene “Nell”; daughter of Katherine & Judge John Bayly; daughter-in-law of Michele & Allan Berman; sister of Johanna Bayly Howe (Barclay) and Georgia Bayly; sister-in-law of Greg Berman and Carolyn Berman. Annette Bronrott, mother of Alexis Levine (Steven), Amy Munaker (Alan), and Bill Bronrott (Alberta); grandmother of Jacob and Jessica Munaker. Selma Cohen, mother of Mona Wexler; grandmother of Darren Blumberg (Shara) and Jon Blumberg (Mary Beth); great-grandmother of four. Stephen Friedlander, husband of Arlene Friedlander; father of Jillian Copeland (Scott), Andy Friedlander (Tracey), and the late Stacey Lynn Friedlander; brother of Phyllis Feder (Samuel); grandfather of eight. Greta Klauber Goldman, mother of Susan Moatz (Harry); grandmother of Rebecca Gruber (Andrew) and Aaron Moatz (Krista); great-grandmother of Zachary, Nathaniel, and Miles. Robert Lehmann, husband of Elaine Lehmann; father of Mildred Amer (Howard); grandfather of Robin and Daniel; brother of the late Louise Burka (Fred). Beatrice Soofer, mother of Robert Soofer (Stephanie); grandmother of Benjamin and Graham. Walk to End Genocide on May 1 Take a stand, raise your voice, and join us as we Walk to End Genocide with the Darfur Interfaith Network on Sunday, May 1 to remember and honor the victims of genocide. The Walk begins at 1:30 pm at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW and continues around the nation’s monuments. Activities for children and families will nourish empathy and build compassion for the most vulnerable in our world. Register online, DC.walktoendgenocide.org, and join us to learn how your voice can change lives and to be inspired by the difference your efforts and participation will make. For more information, please contact Richard Young, a Walk co-chair and WHC member, [email protected] or 301-509-4952. WHC Gets Ready for Passover Last Chance to RSVP for Friday’s Seders WHC’s first night seders — at Temple for our congregational seder and at Calvary Baptist Church for our young professionals community — are just days away. Registration will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19.* If you would like to join us, please sign up now at whctemple.org/Passover. *After April 19, we will accept new reservations if space is available. Learn the Basics, Update Old Favorites, and Get Creative Whether you are hosting (or attending) your first seder, are looking for some new recipes, or would like to make your seder friendly and accessible for guests of different ages, abilities, or backgrounds, we can help. Visit the Resources section of whctemple.org/Passover for a carefully-curated list of resources from around the web. Services Friday, April 22 Lay-Led Service 5:30 pm Kaye & Edward Mopsik Congregational Passover Seder Rabbi Skloot, Cantor Manevich 6:00 pm 2239 First Night Seder 6:15 pm Rabbi Miller Calvary Baptist Church Saturday, April 23 Early Torah Study 9:00 am Rabbi Shankman Passover Festival Service Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick 10:30 am Friday, April 29 Passover Festival and Yizkor Service Rabbi Lustig, Cantor Manevich 10:30 am Lay-Led Service 5:30 pm Shirei Shabbat* 6:00 pm David Berz Special Services Help Us Celebrate and Remember This festival holiday also gives us two opportunities to worship together as a community. Our Passover festival service, celebrating the Exodus from Egypt, will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 am. We conclude the holiday on Friday, April 29 with a 10:30 am festival and yizkor service that enables us to come together in prayer and remember those who live on in our hearts. Freedom Seder Every year, we invite our interfaith neighbors to join us at Temple for a special Passover seder. As indicated by its name, the Freedom Seder celebrates freedom and reconfirms unity with our interfaith community through prayers, songs, and readings that reflect on the universal struggle for human dignity. All members, guests, family, and friends are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 pm. RSVP online at whctemple.org/Passover. The Judaica Shop is Here to Help You Prepare for the Holiday Make a stop at JBSC’s Sisterhood Judaica Shop part of your Passover preparations. They have a beautiful and eclectic selection of seder plates, Haggadahs, hostess gifts, children’s items, and more at a variety of price points. Special extended hours all week long! Tuesday 4/19 11:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 4/20 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Thursday 4/21 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Friday 4/22 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Or by appointment: 301-354-3220 Rabbi Skloot, Cantors Manevich and Bortnick Saturday, April 30 Early Torah Study 9:00 am Rabbi Shankman Morning Service Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Manevich 10:30 am ¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Lainey Green Afternoon Service & Havdalah 5:30 pm Rabbi Lustig, Cantor Bortnick ¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Herr ¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Ella McGrath Friday, May 6 Lay-Led Service 5:30 pm Shabbat Service* 6:00 pm Shel West Rabbis Lustig and Shankman, Cantor Bortnick RJWECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration Saturday, May 7 Early Torah Study 9:00 am Rabbi Shankman Morning Service Rabbi Shankman, Cantor Manevich 10:30 am ¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Hailey Rubin ¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Rubin Afternoon Service & Havdalah Rabbi Miller, Cantor Bortnick 5:30 pm ¡¡ Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Dickstein ¡¡ Bat Mitzvah of Nathaniel Winik *Streamed service viewable at streaming.whctemple.org 3 Our B’nei Mitzvah April 30, 2016 Morning Service Lainey Brooke Green Daughter of Andrea & Rob Green Lainey is a seventh grade student at Herbert Hoover Middle School. She is the sister of Jared and the granddaughter of Ellen & Joel Palmer, Barbara Gross, and Cindy & Jerry Green. Havdalah Service Ethan Daniel Herr Son of Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr Ethan is a seventh grade student at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. He is the brother of Ellie and Ian, and the grandson of Julie & Richard Searls and Marylib Herr. Havdalah Service Ella Miriam McGrath Daughter of Amy Yontef-McGrath & John McGrath Ella is a seventh grade student at Cabin John Middle School. She is the sister of Jacob and Sarah; the granddaughter of Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, Stephen Yontef, and the late Margaret & Philip McGrath; and the greatgranddaughter of Arnell Kudysh. Sisterhood’s Spring Luncheon Features “Law Lessons for Smart Women” Please join us at JBSC for Sisterhood’s annual Spring Luncheon on Monday, May 23 at 11:00 am for the installation of the newest members of Sisterhood’s vibrant Board and a keynote by Lisa Green, television legal analyst, attorney, and author of On Your Case. One of Lisa’s many talents is her ability to help women understand and be prepared for legal issues that can arise at every stage of life so they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. As you enrich your own life on the 23rd, we invite you to help improve the life of another as we partner with BRAWS (Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters), a nonprofit organization that provides new bras, underwear, and sanitary supplies to women in shelters. You can bring new bras (in all sizes with tags attached) to the luncheon or add a contribution to your registration. The Spring Luncheon costs $65 per person, and registrations received by May 10 will include a complimentary copy of Lisa’s book. Register online at whctemple.org/Sisterhood. For more information, please contact Linda Adler, [email protected] or 301-641-7378. The Spring Luncheon is co-sponsored by the Edlavitch-Tyser Family Relations Forum. May 7, 2016 May 7, 2016 Morning Service Havdalah Service Matthew Benjamin Dickstein Hailey Morgan Rubin Daughter of Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin Hailey is an eighth grade student at Lakelands Park Middle School. She is the sister of Matthew and the granddaughter of Diane & Harold Ostrow, Carolyn & Richard Hayman, and Jay Rubin. Morning Service Matthew Brett Rubin Son of Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin Matthew is a sixth grade student at Lakelands Park Middle School. He is the brother of Hailey and the grandson of Diane & Harold Ostrow, Carolyn & Richard Hayman, and Jay Rubin. 4 Son of Michele & Jason Dickstein Matt is a seventh grade student at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. He is the brother of William and Cate, and the grandson of Roz & Charles Schweitzer and Judy & Harvey Dickstein. Havdalah Service Nathaniel James Herbert Winik Son of Lyric W. Winik and Jay B. Winik Nathaniel is a seventh grade student at Westland Middle School. He is the brother of B.C. and the grandson of Lark & Jim Wallwork, the late Lynn Fishman Abrams, and the late Herbert Winik. Our 2016 Confirmation Class Confirmation is the ceremony through which we recognize and celebrate the importance of continued Jewish education. It is traditionally linked to the festival of Shavuot when the first fruits were brought to be offered at the Temple. During their years of study, Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Confirmands have developed a stronger connection to the Jewish people, a greater understanding of a wide range of Jewish values, and have come to more fully appreciate the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. We applaud the achievements of its Confirmands and invite the entire congregation to join us on Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 am at Temple for the confirmation of the following 48 young women and men: Molly Nicole Albert Sara Heimlich Eve Alexandra Lustig Griffin T. Shapiro Aidan Reed Block Jacob Sidney Herman Cormac Adams Mahoney Chloe Sage Sherman Isaac Joseph Boris Madison Elisabeth Holt Mary Coller Albert and Russ Albert Wendy and Eben Block Amy and David Boris Alex Benjamin Curwin Lisa and Steven Curwin Zoe Rose Dockser Debbie and Brad Dockser Peri Simone Ehudin Rachel and Marc Ehudin Cheryl and Daniel Heimlich Julie and Dee Herman Brenda and Dwayne Holt Allie Kalik Tracy and Greg Kalik Aliya Klein Lisa and Bill Klein Madeleine Rose Kramer Jessica and David Kramer Alexander Michael Feldmann Reed Malowane Leventis Jennie and Jeffrey Feldmann Alexander D. Freed Susan and Jeffrey Freed Lily Grace Friedman Julie and Andrew Friedman Ethan Lev Glickfield Sharyn Nerenberg and Neal Glickfield Brett Morgan Godsick Robyn and Andrew Godsick Joelle Madeleine Goldberg Sabrina and Martin Goldberg Rose Goldstein Maura and Ron Goldstein Laura Malowane and Andrew Leventis Benjamin David Levin Lisbeth Levin Matthew G. Levin Alisa and Walter Levin Jared Adam Levine Deborah Goldman and Howard Levine Sidney Joshua Hart Levine Cheryl Ann and Jason Levine Jamie Hannah Lipson Amy and David Lipson Amy and M. Bruce Lustig Nell and Ed Shapiro Shari Boibeaux and Howard Mahoney Ethan William Millstone Jennifer and Sam Millstone Robin and Robert Sherman Brett William Smith Julie and Jim Smith Riley Avram Sosin Rose Edith Moore Jill and Jerry Sosin Karen and Adrian Moore Catherine Hallie Morris Judi and Mark Morris Ella Corinne Stark Miriam Herman and Sanford Stark Eli J. Strauss-Reis Isabel Rose Namath Kit Strauss and Jason Reis Susan Shankman and Michael Namath Hannah Lauren Vinner Melissa and Jack Vinner Kayla Rose Perkins Allison Ruth Wachen Megan Leone-Perkins and Todd Perkins Kimberly and David Wachen Samuel Joseph Primis Abram Wallach Jenna Lindsay Prosen Sophia Ryan Wallach Ryan Arthur Rosen Josie Abigail Weinberg Lily Jayne Schoonover Jacob Brooks West Tara and Craig Primis Melinda and Brian Wallach Courtenay and Ed Wallach Laura and Lawrence Prosen Julie Rosen and Stuart Rosen Kimberly Gordon Schoonover and Richard Schoonover Alyson and Joshua Weinberg Tina and Edward West Shabbat Acknowledgements Contributions April 29–30, 2016 H. MAX & STEPHEN C. AMMERMAN PERFORMING ARTS FUND Donor In Honor of: Andrew Ammerman Maralyn Beltz’s Birthday Patricia Fitzgibbons’ Birthday Nate Judson’s Birthday Sidney Silver’s Birthday Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat: Andrea & Rob Green, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lainey; Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Ella McGrath; and Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ethan. Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund: Andrea & Rob Green, in honor of Lainey; Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, in honor of Ella; and Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr, in honor of Ethan. May 6–7, 2016 Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat: Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin, in honor of the B’nei Mitzvah of their children, Hailey and Matthew; Roz & Charles Schweitzer and Judy & Harvey Dickstein, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Matthew Dickstein; and Lark & Jim Wallwork, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Nathaniel Winik. Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund: Amy Rubin and Scott Rubin, in honor of Hailey and Matthew; Michele & Jason Dickstein, in honor of Matthew; and Lark & Jim Wallwork, in honor of Nathaniel. AMRAM SUNDAY SCHOLAR SERIES ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of: Eileen Polinger Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey Kupferberg Donor In Memory of: Elisabeth Posner Schouten Stanley I. Posner LILLIAN & ALFRED BENNETT FINE ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of: Ashley & Jeffery Finke & Family Bat Mitzvah of Edina Weinbaum Continued on page 6. 5 WHC Thanks Its Generous Contributors JULIA & JACK BINDEMAN FUND Donor In Honor of: Mimi & Tommy Nordlinger B’nei Mitzvah of Adam Kleinbord & Jamie Kleinbord DAVID G. BRESS HIGH HOLY DAYS MUSIC ENDOWMENT Donor In Memory of: Barbara & Benjamin Zelenko Lawrence “Larry” N. Brandt JANE BURKA SISTERHOOD LEADERSHIP FUND Donor In Honor of: Mildred Amer WHC Sisterhood Donor In Memory of: Jackie Paulson Robert Lehmann CANTORIAL & CONCERT FUND Donor In Honor of: Michele & Jason Dickstein Bar Mitzvah of Matthew “Matt” Benjamin Dickstein Susan & David Fink & Family Engagement of Dina Manevich to Michael Sharnoff Donor In Memory of: Barbara Blechman Solomon Ackerman Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Fleischer Edith Fleischer Susan & Alan Gold Ruth Worgaftik Mickey Gold LOIS & RICHARD ENGLAND SPECIAL NEEDS ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of: Margaret Mintz Nancy Misler GENERAL FUND Donor In Honor of: Martin, Renee & Marissa Brodsky Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey Kupferberg Mimi & Tommy NordlingerJohn Harris’ 80th Birthday Lyric Winik Jim & Lark Wallwork, the late Lynn Fishman Abrams, and the late Herbert Winik Donor In Memory of: Marilyn Austern David Thomas Austern Morris Battino Ayla Moskowitz The Berliner Family Jerome (Jerry) Berliner Jack D. Blaine Selma Blaine Karen Lewis-Carter & Jeff Carter Jeanne Greenblatt Lewis Francis Chucker M.D. Lewis Wexler Beatrice Wexler Janet & Michael Cornfeld Florence Cornfeld Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Dozoretz Melvin Goldman Joseph Dozoretz Linda & Jay Freedman Sophie G. Freedman Susan & Larry Harris Helen R. Banes Sally W. Hollman Morris Wineck Murray L. Howder Hilda Rose Howder Mary Singer Ferne Jaffe Toby Kaplon Robert & Ronnie Jersky Michael Jersky Bruce E. Kipnis Joseph Kipnis Clarice Levy Joshua H. Leiner Louis Levy Markham Levy Evelyn N. Levy Dorothy & Jay Martin Bernard A. Martin Deborah Litman Mizus Dr. Samuel Litman Annette & Lionel Pashkoff Nat Pashkoff Jackie & Franklin Paulson Regina Frank Geraldine F. Pilzer Lawrence “Larry” N. Brandt Eleanor T. Rosenfeld Samuel J. Rosenfeld Joan & George Schonholtz Morris Schonholtz Carol Schwartz Stanley Levitt Leslie Shapiro Marlyn Cohen Erna Silberstein Libby Cohen Family of Jacob Billig Jacob Billig 6 GENERAL FUND Donor In Memory of: Marvin & Jeanne Spivak Julia Cohen Spivak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sugarman Ervin Unger Stanley Tempchin Barbara Tempchin Janet Viands Hilda R. Howder & Mary Singer Pam & Dan Wojnilower Lisa Vise Benjamin & Jaime Zindler Cheryl Zindler LEO & ELIZABETH GOODMAN PUBLIC ISSUES ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of: Joan Churchill Jackie & Ira Neimark’s 63rd Anniversary Donor In Memory of: Joan Churchill Elizabeth Goodman Sheila Leifer ABRAHAM & FREIDA HOCHBERG CREATIVE CULTURAL FUND Donor In Memory of: Mr. & Mrs. Philip Hochberg Sarah Wolf HURSTON LIBRARY Donor Gale Pressman Donor Cheryl Bleiberg Steven Fischer & Linda Adler SELINGER (CHILDRENS) LIBRARY Donor In Memory of: Wendy Cimmet Maxine Markson Veda, Joseph & Andrea Levy Margaret Levy CARLYNN & LARRY SILVERMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING Donor In Memory of: The Harwood Family William Dockser Lawrence “Larry” Brandt Stephen Friedlander ABRAM SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMP FUND Donor Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bergman Mindy Strelitz & Andrew Cornblatt Donor In Honor of: Jeanne & Marvin Spivak Linda & Ron Recht’s 50th Anniversary Donor In Memory of: Nina Kraut, & Cpl. Nicholas A. Kraut, USMC Rose Baum Kraut & Dutch Kraut The Pinson/Vine Family Bob Greenbaum In Memory of: Richard Fetters Lester Fischer ABRAM SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUND Donor In Honor of: Brian & Debbie Kleinbord Cantor Manevich CAROL KELLNER ECC MEMORIAL FUND Donor In Honor of: Bruce Kellner Dina Manevich & Michael Sharnoff’s Engagement Donor In Memory of: Rickie & Ray Bialek Jacob Silverman CARRIE SIMON HOUSE Donor In Honor of: Mara & Steve Brick Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Cathy Certner Debbie & Steven Robins Janet Katz Donor In Memory of: Nancy Pasternak Steven Gichner Debbie & Steven Robins Bette Rothstein KOL RINAH CHOIR Donor In Memory of: Murray R. & Dr. Barbara B. Stein & Dr. Elisa Stein Lata Dr. Meyer M. Baylus ZENA MASON EDUCATION FUND Donor In Memory of: Joyce Sands & Randal Posin Ethel Denis MITZVAH DAY Donor In Honor of: Betsy Grossman Dina Manevich & Michael Sharnoff’s Engagement Donor In Memory of: The Friedman Family Sylvia Solomon Betsy Grossman Lawrence “Larry” Brandt Sandra Kouzel Louis Kouzel STEPHANIE MORRIS PRIME TIMERS PROGRAMMING FUND Donor In Honor of: Rhoda Ganz Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Dr. Harvey Kupferberg Donor In Memory of: Dotty & Lou Kornhauser David Ackerman Suzy & Al Morris Richard Hollander Elayne Leibenson KAMY LOREN NATHANSON BAR & BAT MITZVAH KIDDUSH CUP ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Memory of: Randy Cutler Murray Cutler HAROLD “BUDDY” & SHIRLEY ROBINSON MEMORIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donor In Honor of: Brian & Debbie Kleinbord Rabbi Lustig SHELDON & JUDY SADUGOR MEMORIAL FUND OF ECC Donor In Memory of: Debbie & Steven Robins Richard “Dickie” Dubin C. HASKELL & RUTH BEHREND SMALL MUSIC FUND Donor In Memory of: Sherry Sundick Berta Ganz David Ackerman TIKKUN OLAM VALUES (TOV) FUND Donor WHC Staff Donor In Honor of: Susan & David Fink & Family Adult B’nei Mitzvah of Eleanor Palmer Donor In Memory of: Tina & Albert Small Jr. William Dockser WENDER MEMORIAL ARCHIVES FUND Donor In Memory of: Louis H. Kornhauser Jeannie Mensh Kornhauser WORSHIP & MUSIC FUND Donor In Honor of: Evelyn Brandt Rabbi Lustig Rabbi Miller Cantor Manevich Andrea & Rob Green Rabbi Shankman Fran & Todd Putnam Rabbi Shankman Donor In Memory of: Dr. & Mrs. Kalman S. Kolansky Richard S. Fetters Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lebbin Stephen Friedlander Evelyn & Pete Philipps Beverly Gural Mr. & Mrs. Gary Siegel Scot Siegel Albert Taub, M.D. Debra Taub YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (22-39) FUND Donor In Honor of: Susan Adland Sylvia & Victor Friend IVY ZOLA’S HELP-A-FRIEND FUND Donor In Memory of: Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Dworken Curtis Dworken Tributes in this WHC Journal reflect contributions received through March 31. May 2016 Sunday 1 9:00am Race for Hope (OUT) 10:30am Amram Lecture (M) 12:00pm RJWECC Carnival & Silent Auction (B) 1:30pm Walk to End Genocide (OUT) 8th Grade Retreat (OUT) 8 Monday 2 6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M) 6:30pm WHECTY Senior Send-Off (B) 4:00pm CPE (M) 3 6:30pm Confirmation (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Group (M) 9 6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M) Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 10 Last Day of Religious School (M&B) 15 9:00am Confirmation Service (M) 8:00am WHECTY Trip to Hershey Park 22 1:30pm WHC Hunger Project (M) 12:30pm Prime Timers Luncheon (M) 16 4:00pm CPE (M) 12:00pm ConCon Discussion (OUT) 23 11:00am Sisterhood’s Spring Luncheon and Installation (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M) 4:00pm CPE (M) 24 6:30pm WHECTY Banquet (OUT) 12 18 Yom Ha’atzmaut 19 7:30pm Theater J’s The Body of an American Performance and PostPlay Clergy Discussion (OUT) 25 1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M) 26 7:00pm Bereavement Group (M) 5:00pm Forum on Gun Violence (M) 29 7:30pm CISA (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Group (M) Yom Hashoah 7:00pm Red Stone (M) 4:00pm CPE (M) 17 5 1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M) 7:00pm ConCon Disc (B) 6:30pm WHECTY Town Hall (B) 6:30pm 12 Jewish Questions (M) 11 Hebrew School: Last Day (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Group (M) 4 7:00pm ConCon Keynote and Film with Ambassador Akbar Ahmed (M) Hebrew School: Last Day (B) 6:30pm Pre-Conf and Confirmation (M) Mother’s Day 1:00pm Wednesday Afternoon Study (M) 30 31 Temple Offices and ECCs Closed (M&B) Memorial Day Lag B’Omer Friday 10:00am Wise Aging Group “B” (B) 10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B) 6 Saturday 7 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) 5:30pm Lay Led Svc (M) 4:00pm Club56 (B) 6:00pm Shabbat Svc and RJWECC Pre-K Celebration (M) 5:30pm Havdalah (M) 10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B) 9:00am Early Torah (M) 13 14 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) 6:00pm Shabbat Svc: Teacher Recognition and Confirmands (M) 5:30pm Havdalah (M) 20 21 10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B) 5:00pm E-T ECC Pre-K Shabbat Celebration (M) 5:30pm Lay Led Svc (M) 6:00pm Shabbat Svc (M) 6:15pm 2239 MM (OUT) 7:00pm CC Program (M) 7:00pm ConCon Siyyum Sefer (M) 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) 5:30pm Havdalah (M) 7:00pm “Take My Spouse Please” an Evening of Comedy with Dani Modisett (M) 10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B) 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 6:00pm PMP Shabbat Service with Nava Tehila (M) 9:00am Early Torah (M) 27 28 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) 5:30pm Havdalah (M) Key: (M) Macomb; (B) Julia Bindeman Suburban Center; (OUT) Out of the Building (CC) Couples Club (MM) Metro Minyan (CISA) Community Issues/Social Action (PMP) Pollin Music Program (Club56) Youth Group for 5th & 6th Graders (PT) Prime Timers (ConCon) Congregational Conversations (RJWECC) Rabbi Joseph Weinberg ECC (CPE) Continuing Professional Ed. for ECC Teachers (RS) Religious School (ECC) Early Childhood Center (SIS) Sisterhood (E-T ECC) Edlavitch-Tyser ECC (WHECTY) Senior Youth Group Journey into Islam (continued from page 1) Amram (continued from page 1) In Journey into Europe, Ambassador Ahmed, a worldrenowned Muslim anthropologist, provides an in-depth look at Muslim life across Europe and the attitudes and perceptions of Europeans regarding their Muslim neighbors. Filmed as they traveled across the continent in winter and summer 2014, Ambassador Ahmed and his team shined a light on the Muslim experience in Europe. Ambassador Ahmed is the former Pakistani High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Currently, he is the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. National Character Shapes Our World, analyzes the efforts of Israelis to forge an identity. “They are grand and grandiose, visionary and delusional, generous and self-centered,” Dr. Gratch suggests. “Deeply caring because of the history of Jewish victimization, Israelis also demonstrate,” he says, “a shocking indifference to the sufferings of others.” Dr. Gratch has served on the faculty of Columbia University’s Department of Clinical Psychology and has worked as a consultant for Pepsi, Colgate-Palmolive, Nabisco, and the NFL. 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