Spring Gala Huge Success - Chisuk Emuna Congregation
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Spring Gala Huge Success - Chisuk Emuna Congregation
Iyar– October-November Sivan 5774 – May 2014 Cheshvan Kislev 5774 2013 CHISUK CHISUK EMUNA EMUNA CONGREGATION CONGREGATION CONGREGATION LetterSpring to the Congregation Gala Huge Success Thanks to the Volunteers It is not often that you have a group of volunteers as reliable and committed as I have had the luxury and pleasure of working with at each Event. I would like to thank Laura Monaco for creating the centerpieces and the Family Tree displays for the Gala,along with Judy Marcus and Rick Rubin. They worked for virtually weeks in order to get the results we all wanted. Thanks to Cheryle Cohen for tracking the RSVP's, updating me several times a week and also printing the table cards. Thanks also to the entire committee, Rachel Weinstock, Maggie Grotzinger, Nancy Simmons, Cory Schneider, Joyce Green, Barbara Putterman, Debby Reuvenny and Barb Bazelon. Thanks to Robin Schuldenfrei for the design for our invites, RSVP's , posters, and terrific Program book. Kellie Portman did a great job of interviewing the honorees,which took many hours. Thank you to Josh Damrauer for filming the interviews of the honorees. Josh spent weeks editing almost 2 hours of interviews for each family into 11 minutes of video for each family and he filmed the entire event for our archives. Kudos to Susan Sussman for always being so supportive and for additionally providing the office backup that is so incredibly valuable. Many thanks go out to Will Watson for his never ending help by setting up the tables and chairs and always being so willing to be of assistance in any way. Thank you Norman Gras and your entire staff for the wonderful hors-d’oeurves,dinner and dessert. All who attended,enjoyed. Thanks to Mike Greenwald for his wonderfully animated MC skills. Mike you guided the program masterfully. Thanks to Gerry Gorelick and Fay for introducing our honorees with both humor and heartfelt , emotion. Rabbi Muroff, thanks for your endless support. Thanks to Gary Klein for Live Streaming the Gala and handling all of our Facebook needs. Thanks to Kip Portman for being the best Parking Director and for always being so willing to help whenever asked. And of course, thanks go to the Rubin and Shuman families for allowing us to honor them. All in all thank you to everyone who supported this Gala and whose participation made it the event it was. -Linda Laff. VP Programming/Fundraising On Sunday, April 6th nearly 200 guests honored the Rubin and Shuman families at Chisuk Emuna’s Spring Gala. More photo’s on page 3 Finding Ecstacy at the JCC Visiting the JCC pre-school before Pesach was an ecstatic experience. The children were so excited! Being in their presence made everyone else excited, too – their teachers and visiting grandparents and even a middle-aged rabbi. Aliveness is contagious! The delight of those precious children reminded me of the Chassidic concept of hitlahavut, a state of enthusiasm or ecstasy, occasionally reached in prayer and sometimes outside of it. At its essence, hitlahavut is an awareness – just a passing glimpse really - into an experience of G-d’s presence in everything at all times. Though the toddlers of the JCC pre-school have probably not learned about hitlahavut yet, their capacity to experience unbridled joy and excitement is related to what the Chassidim were describing. Children often have the ability to experience their emotions – happy and sad and everything in-between – in an unfiltered and embodied way unlike so many of us “sophisticated” adults – with our refined abilities to analyze, compartmentalize and multi-task. What would it take for us to experience our lives a little more fully? Abba Kovner – the poet who served as a partisan fighter during the Holocaust and went on to organize the emigration of hundreds of thousands of children to Israel after the war – offers some wisdom: “Remember the past, Live in the present, Trust in the future.” Perhaps, Kovner is teaching us that because we remember the past and trust in the future, we can and must live in the present. Living in the present begins with paying attention, with noticing what’s going on in our lives. Living in the present means appreciating the wonder of a child’s smile, a sunrise, or even of drinking a glass of water, taking a walk or singing a song. Living in the present means – please forgive the pun - being really present – and profoundly compassionate and genuinely curious - in relationship with family members, friends and others. Living in the present is something that we do regularly as a Chisuk Emuna family when we gather to pray or study or do acts of loving-kindness, in celebration or in sorrow. During this season, as we journey with our ancestors from Egypt to Sinai, from slavery to physical freedom, spiritual revelation and head towards the Promised Land, let us strive to live with hitlahvut, a burning flame, an aliveness that leads us to experience G-d, our fellow human journeyers and the world, with greater enthusiasm and connectedness. Ron Muroff Hebrew School students enjoyed a model Seder guided by their teachers, Kayla Reisman, Shayna Solomon, Jodie Raffensperger and Lynne Harlacher, with the help of several parents. The model Seder was the culmination of weeks of instruction in which our children explored the story and songs, tastes and traditions of Passover. For more information about our Hebrew School, please contact Rabbi Ron Muroff at 717-329-9597 2 Chisuk Emuna Bulletin IYAR ✡ SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014 Bat Mitzvah of Lily Woolf On May 17, 2014, Lily Rose Woolf will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah at Chisuk Emuna. Lily is in the sixth grade at Linglestown Middle School. She loves hanging out with friends, social media and playing basketball with coach Terri Travers & the JCC Middle School team. She loves her cousins (Aunts & Uncles, too), visiting them whenever she can. Lily has a great sense of adventure…recent summers include exciting trips with her friends at JCC Travel Camp. Highlights have included thrilling water parks, arcades, and concerts. In her spare time, Lily enjoys baking and the art of cake decorating. She’s also very creative, mastering nail art and hair braiding! For her Bat Mitzvah project, Lily is collecting baking goods and supplies to donate to Shalom House, a local shelter for women and children. Collections will be held at two locations-the Harrisburg JCC and at Chisuk Emuna Congregation through May 9th. Lily is grateful to have worked with Shayna Solomon, her Bat Mitzvah tutor, as well as Rabbi Muroff and all of her other Hebrew School teachers. A big shout-out goes to Lily’s teachers at the Silver Academy who instilled in her a great love for Judaism and the love of Israel. Sending many thanks to all for inspiring and teaching her. Lily will be celebrating her simcha with her parents, Jill Parnes and Jerry Woolf, siblings Abbey and Addam, Emily and Noah, and grandparents Herb and Marcy Parnes, Ann and Joe Weiss, and Merv and DeDe Woolf. $%!' '" $!"" ( "# $ '' ' ' ''( !& $*($ !$ ' $%)(( $ & Bar Mitzvah of Anthony (Tony) Tomas McVey (Shimshon Bartash) On May 31, 2014, Anthony will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. His reading will be a portion of Naso and the Haftorah about the announcement of the birth of Shimshon (Samson). Tony is a 7th grader at the Central Dauphin Middle School. He is a treasurer on the student council and a writer for the school newspaper “The Rampage”. He volunteers at various fund raising events, such as school plays, musicals, and any other school projects. His favorite subjects are science, math, history, and economics. Outside of school, Tony studies martial arts at Kim’s Tae Kwon Do studio, where he mastered the skills to become a Black Belt - first dan. He also likes swimming and plans to join the JCC swim team after his Bar Mitzvah. Tony has been a participant of the JCC summer camps for several years, where he developed friendships with some other worthy friends. He enjoys playing “Minecraft”, “Skyrim”and “Fall-out” and he likes hunting, shooting, biking and hanging out with his friends. Tony is the son of Gabriel Bartash and Elizabeth Whittom and the grandson of proud grandparents Harvey & Helena Bartash and Craig & Tammy Bishop. Chisuk Emuna Bulletin IYAR ✡ SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014 3 Hershey Park Volunteer Program The Hershey Park Rides Volunteer Program is in full swing for this spring, summer and fall. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Felix Thau (540-9288) or Stuart Garner (232-0756) for further information. Everyone who signs up will be placed on an email list to be notified of volunteer openings as quickly as possible. This program is a great way to make money for Chisuk Emuna, and you receive a voucher for park admission for each shift worked. WOMEN OF CHISUK EMUNA Chisuk Emuna to Purchase AED Congregants Learn CPR Recently the Executive Committee unanimously agreed to purchase an AED (automatic external defibrillator) for the synagogue, for the potential unfortunate circumstance of someone suffering a cardiac arrest while in the building. However, they also felt that CPR training should be provided as well. On March 30th, Josh Glick, son of Drs. Mark Glick and Maggie Grotzinger, trained approximately 20 congregants and staff on performing lifesaving CPR. Use of dummies to practice on was generously provided by the simulation lab at Hershey Medical Center. Josh also demonstrated how to use an AED. While we hope to never need to use this training, the congregation thanks Josh for preparing us in case of emergency. If anyone wishes to make a donation to help cover the cost of the AED, please contact Susan Sussman at the office. The cost of the AED will be approximately $1,400. The synagogue will also be purchasing a DVD from the American Heart Association that will provide instruction on basic CPR, so that other congregants can learn as well. Elections On Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm, the Women of Chisuk Emuna will hold a meeting at the synagogue to elect officers and plan events. Your involvement and commitment to Sisterhood is vital! You do not have to want to hold an office to attend. Desserts and coffee will be served. Please RSVP to Robin at 301-325-3969 or robinbeth59@ gmail.com. Book of Ruth Breakfast and Discussion Join the Women of Chisuk Emuna on Sunday, June 1st at 10:00 am for a special program on the Book of Ruth. The program will be held at Chisuk Emuna; all are invited. Please contact Robin and Ivy for details or to RSVP (Robin at 301325-3969; [email protected] or Ivy at 717-991-0643; mikaian@ aol.com. Adult Bat Mitzvah Program The Board Members for The Women of Chisuk Emuna ( WOCE ) are considering beginning an Adult Bat Mitzvah Program. If any of the Women in the congregation are interested in information or have questions, please contact Ivy Levine or Robin Schuldenfrei. Ivy 991-0643 or Robin 301-325-3969. 4 Chisuk Emuna Bulletin Hearing Men’s WITHIN THE Voices FAMILY The Men’s Club presents Hearing Men’s Voices on Sunday, May 25th at 9:30 am at Chisuk Emuna. Dr. Mark Glick will lead the session titled “Spirituality: Unique Stumbling Blocks for Men.” The group will explore barriers that men face in trying to lead a more spiritual life, and get closer to God. By examining the story of the prophet, Bilaam, as well as sharing personal experiences, we will attempt to carve out a path to a more spiritual existence. IYAR ✡ SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014 Nachus Dan Grabenstein will be entering a new decade of his life on May 1st. Come celebrate his special birthday with us at a kiddush on Shabbat, May 3rd at Kesher IsraelGloria,Micah and Ben Grabenstein and families Chisuk Emuna Bulletin IYAR ✡ SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014 5 Chisuk Emuna To Celebrate Mr. Will Watson Mr. Watson reached his 15th year anniversary of working for Chisuk Emuna this month. We are indebted to his deep devotion and service to our congregation, and we wish to mark this special occasion with a celebration! PLEASE NOTE the previously scheduled kiddush luncheon in his honor has been postponed, but stay tuned for a new date in the coming weeks. Please contact Susan Sussman at the synagogue office if you would like to help plan this special event (232-4851; [email protected]). "Israel Yom Hatzmaut" Special Minyan program on Sunday, May 4 with minyan at 8:30 am followed by a special recognition of our local members of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at 9:30 am. COMING COMING ATTRACTION ATTRACTION recognition to to be be in in-recognition stalled stalled une 2014! 2014! JJune 6 Chisuk Emuna Bulletin BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM EXCEEDS QUOTA BY NEARLY FORTY PERCENT By any standard of measurement, Chisuk Emuna Congregation’s alliance with the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) was an overwhelming success in 2012. The CPBB maintains statistics based on the number Shabbat morning, Mayof attempted blood and platelet donations rather than the 3rd Services 9:15 - 12:00 number of units actually collected. For platelets, each attempt is treated as am: we Mazel two whole blood donations. For 2012, ourpm quota10:00 was forty-two; logged Tot Shabbat with Jodie fifty-eight. Of that total, thirty-one, or slightly moreRaffensperger, than one-half, occurred during Junior our two Blood Drives of March and September. Thirty-one different donors, Congregation with Kayla not all Chisuk Emuna members, rolled up their sleeves. Twelve of those and five. Shana Jennifer for Gervon, the daugh- with Resiman accounted multiple donations, two donors reaching These Solomon impressive statistics the importance of our two blood drives. ter of Neil anddemonstrate Cheryl GerHowever, let us not rest upon success.Shabbat The need Morning, for blood and platelets von (Cherry Hill, NJ) this and never ends. Jewish thinking reminds us May that Hashem, 10th the author of all, Bryan Enders, the son of Denprovides a repository for our souls on earth. We do not own our bodies. We Services 9:15 - 12:00 pm nis and Carol Enders, ability will be experience but a transitory to exercise free will. 10:00 am:capable Mazel Tot In the mostat literal then, those physically of donating married Thesense Milestone onwho are blood/platelets and choose to do so, not only fulfill the Mitzvah of saving a Shabbat with Jodie the River on May 25th, 2014. life but participate and share in tselem elohim (G-d’s image); we enhance Raffensperger, Junior The couple will be married and reflect Creation’s sanctity. Numbers are important, but we ought not to Congregation with Kayla by Jennifer’s childhood rabpermit them to blind us to our purpose. Resiman and February Shana In that vein, Krupnick for those who donate, please place Sunday, 24. bi, Aaron ofcan Beth 2013, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Jewish Community Center, Purim Solomon, Women’s Torah El Synagogue in Cherry Hill, Carnival Day, on your calendar to donateStudy as part of Chisuk next led byEmuna’s Mandy NJ. The couple will celebrate blood drive. You may also donate at other times and locations. Log on to Cheskis at Chisuk Emuna on Satur- for information. www.cpbb.org or call 1.800.771.0059 Felix Thau day, May 24th as Bryan will be called to the Torah for his Aufruf in anticipation of their marriage. The couple looks forward to sharing their cel$7 Regular with Rabbi Muroff ebration Last Call for Senior Adult Club & Lunch Mahjong Cards MEMBER ‘n Learn Series INFORMATION $8 Large Print Make checks payable to Chisuk Emuna Sisterhood and send checks to Ellen Mussaf, 4609 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA. Deadline quickly approaching. Kiddush Kiddush Corner: Corner: eature art art wall wall FFeature and donor donor and Gervon -Enders It’s about Life–Make sharing Family Aufruf life a part of yours Shabbat: A Program for Everyone Sponsoring Sponsoring aa kiddush kiddush or or Oneg Oneg Shabbat Shabbatisisaaspecial specialway wayto toinvolve involve the theCongregation Congregationin incelebrating celebratingaa birthday birthday or or anniversary anniversary or or other other simcha, simcha, marking marking aa yahrtzeit yahrtzeit or or for for any any other other person. person. To To sponsor sponsor aa kiddush, kiddush, please please call call Susan Susan at at 232-4851. 232-4851. IYAR 4SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014Bulletin Chisuk Emuna Thursdays, February 14th, and 28th at Noon. Every other month, Chisuk Emuna hosts its Lunch ‘n Learn program as part of the JCC In an effort to keep our Senior Adult Club programs at the records up-to-date, please JCC. inform us of any This month, please joinchanges us for two th programs: February 14 Rabbi to your address, ,phone Ron Muroff, “Jewish Love Songs” th number(s) adFebruary 28and , Irae-mail Rappaport, “Let’s Face the Musicsend and Dancedress. Please your -a Tribute to Fred and Ginger and changes to Susan at the their Jewish Songwriters” Make your by office at POreservations Box 5507, calling Cheryl Yablon, 236-9555 Harrisburg, PA, pm or by Ext. 3115 by 4:00 on callthe day preceding the lunch.orTheeing 717-232-4851 suggested donation for the lunch maiing info@chisukemuis $4. Please participate in both our joint programs as well as the na.org ongoing JCC Senior Adult Club lunch program UPDATE SHEVAT ✡ ADAR 5773 FEBRUARY 2013 US Janu USY activ On 19th bit a part and gam chat Alum the Win USY Bost ama On adve brav wen It w falli all join and Chis Food a g com othe Be arou your crea Man is ou We prep bags you of F 24th 717Tha UPC Feb Con Feb Carn deliv Mar Mar CONTRIBUTIONS The following people have made contributions to Chisuk Congregation in memory Emuna of the Yahrzeits of their loved ones: Ruth Mandel, Michael Weinstock, Nikolai Fridman, Marilyn Klein, Ken & Ilene Oken, Bess Gorelick, Gary Klein, Louise Foreman, Tatyana Benoudiz Contributions have been made: In memory of Ruth Mandel by Randy & Kathy Bronstein, Harvey & Barbara Danowitz, Morrell & Marilyn Fox, Richard & Mollie Bronstein, Harold & Florence Yates, Cynthia & Donald Lynch, Marjorie Sherman, Elaine Braveman, Jeffrey & Randy Sue Browner, Cheryl & Lawrence Phyllis Sinoway, (Kaplan) Henry Perkin, and Joyce Green, Elaine Budoff, Scott & Sandra Gollop, Philip & Shirley Sundick, Craig & Janna Match and family, Susan, Bill and Veronica Schmidt In honor of Carl and Beth Shuman and the Rubin families Adiv Lift and Jay Miffoluf By Harvey and Bobbi Danowitz in honor of the B’nai Mitzvah of Joseph Kass and Skyler Oken By Morrell and Marilyn Fox in honor of Julia Glick receiving her Master’s Degree Urie Philanthropic Fund By Libby, Brenda, Daniel and Brian Urie in memory of Ruth Mandel By Libby, Brenda, Daniel and Brian Urie in honor of the anniversaries of Ira and Barbara Bloom, Dr. and Mrs. Alan Adelman, Morrell and Miriam Fox By Libby, Brenda, Daniel and Brian Urie in honor of the birthdays of Faye Dunietz, Beverly Levine, Marty Lamonoff and Nancy Krevsky Josh Klein Fund By Judith Brown Schneider L’dor V’dor Fund By Bruce and Barbara Bazelon in honor of the Schneider’s new home By Cory and Stan Schneider in by Sally Towne & Daniel O’Neill, honor of Linda Laff’s birthday Michael Fiaschetti, Barbara and Hassel-Kobrin-Marcus Fund John O’Breza, David Wilson Kraft & John Milnes, Elaine Braveman, Morrell & Marilyn Fox, Merv & Beverley Isaacman, Gil & Barbara Isaacman,Ron & Leslie Hartman, Gerry & Carol Doctrow, Chaim & Vivian Blanc, Frank & Betty Adler, Anne Shearon, Daniel Urie, Rena & Lawrence Kass By Linda Schwab in honor of Nancy Krevsky’s special birthday By Jay & Nancy Krevsky in memory of Reuben Mitrani By Larry & Leslie Freedman By Craig & Janna Match and family in memory of Bessie Johnson, By Dan & Gloria Grabenstein in memory of Ruth Mandel Naomi Spector Fund By Charlotte and David Spector in memory of Gloria Sharfin Capital Campaign By David & Hailla Letter, Harriett Lake, Mr. & Mrs. Hirt By Bess and Milton (z”l) Gorelick Michael & Elaine Smith By Scott, Traci, Jake & Ethan DeBroff in memory of Ruth Mandel By Faye & Marty Doctrow in honor of Brian Doctrow By Mr. and Mrs. Hirt YAHRZEITS Name Iyar May May Name Iyar Ruth 1 1 Ruth Marcus Marcus Dr. MartinFriedman Friedman 1 1 Dr. H. H. Martin Jaqueline Straitman 2 2 Jaqueline Straitman Herman Krevsky 4 4 Herman Krevsky Dr. David Krevsky 5 4 Dr. David Krevsky Benjamin Solow 6 6 Benjamin Solow Raymond B. Markowitz 7 7 Raymond B. Markowitz 7 7 Phyllis Samuels Phyllis Samuels Samuel Bloom 8 8 Joseph 9 9 SamuelMarcus Bloom Mary 10 10 JosephBlumenthal Marcus Dr. Melvin Grossman 10 10 Mary Blumenthal Hyman Miller 11 11 Dr. Melvin Grossman Norman Shapiro 11 11 Hyman Miller Sarah Stein 12 12 Norman Shapiro Natalie Lock 12 12 Sarah Stein Herman Levitz 14 14 NatalieKling Lock Evelyn 15 15 Bernard Wasserman 17 17 Herman Levitz Rebbitsin Henry FoxFannie Krevsky18 18 Lawrence A. Minsky 20 20 Evelyn Kling Abraham Wassner 20 20 Bernard Wasserman Louis Blumenthal 20 20 Rebbitsin Fannie Krevsky Joseph Kline 21 21 Lawrence A. Minsky Louise Bloom 23 23 Abraham Wassner Bernard Weinstein 26 26 Louis Rubin Blumenthal Doris 26 26 Joshua Klein 26 26 Joseph Kline Esther 26 26 Louise Bartash Bloom Naomi 26 26 BernardFriedman Weinstein Joseph Ogun 29 29 Doris Rubin Joshua Klein Name Esther Grinman Bartash Israel Meyer NaomiGordon Friedman Ruth Goldstein Joseph Ogun Ida Isaacman Name Sivan May 1 30 2 31 2 31 2 31 Sivan May Israel Grinman Meyer Gordon Ruth Goldstein Ida Isaacman Chisuk Emuna Bulletin IYAR ✡ SIVAN 5774 MAY 2014 7 Chisuk Emuna Congregation Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID P.O. Box 5507 Harrisburg, PA 17110-5507 Harrisburg, PA Permit No. 440 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED May 3 4 18 Mazel Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation Rosh Hodesh - It’s a Girl Thing, Lag B’omer 24 Yom Haatzma’ut Minyan, Youth Education Committee Aufruf for Jennifer Gervon & Bryan Enders 25 Hearing Men’s Voices led by Dr. Mark Glick 5 Hebrew School, Yom Hazikaron 6 Yom Haatma’ut 7 Hebrew School 8 Women of Chisuk Emuna meeting and elections 10 Mazel Tot Shabbat, Jr. Congregation, Women’s Torah Study led by Rabbi Muroff 12 Hebrew School 14 Hebrew School end of year party, awards celebration and graduation 30-31Bar Mitzvah of Tony McVey June 1 Women of Chisuk Emuna Book of Ruth Lunch ‘n Learn 7 Kiddush sponsored by Gerry Gorelick 8 Donor Recognition celebration 16-17 Bat Mitzvah of Lily Woolf Chisuk Emuna Bulletin a monthly publication of Chisuk Emuna Congregation P.O. Box 5507 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 232-4851 www.chisukemuna.org Send your Simcha and/or Shul related information to Susan Sussman at [email protected] Rabbi Ron Muroff, Editor Steve Lamonoff, David A. Smith Printing, Inc. – Graphic Designer Marty Lamonoff, Printer Candle Lighting Times Date Candle Lighting Fri. Eve. Service Sat. Eve. Service 5/2-3 7:44 pm 7:00 pm 7:45 pm 5/9-10 7:51 pm 7:00 pm 7:55 pm 5/16-17 7:58 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 5/23-24 8:04 pm 7:00 pm 8:05 pm 5/30-31 8:10 pm 7:00 pm 8:10 pm