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www.etzchaim.net May 2017 ▪ Iyar/Sivan 5777 ▪ Volume 41, Issue 5

Inside this issue:

From Rabbi Dorsch Page 2

From Rabbi Lewis Page 2

From Our President Page 3

From Our Program Director Page 3

Education News Page 4

From Our Youth Director Page 6

Our Etz Chaim Community Page 7

B’nai Mitzvah Page 9

Sisterhood Scoop 0

Men’s Club Updates Page 11

Yahrzeits Page 16

Calendar Page 17

Summer Programs Pages 19 & 20

Tzedakah Pages 22 - 25

Daily Minyan Times:

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat Services: Friday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Voice of Chaim ▪ May 2017

One of the more peculiar customs that takes place on Israel’s Independence Day each May is called being patished. In Hebrew, a patish typically translates to a regular, workaday hammer. However, on Yom Haatzmaut, being patished refers to the acts of little Israeli children who spend the holiday running up to complete strangers, and “patishing” them with large inflatable hammers over the head.

What does being patished have to do with Israeli Independence? As silly a custom as this appears to be (you won’t find this minhag anywhere in the Talmud), I believe that at least symbolically, it speaks to the way that Yom Haatzmaut “hits us over the head” and challenges us to strengthen our love for Israel. At each phase of our lives, we connect to Israel differently. As a child, my love affair with Israel began with Shalom Sesame videos and magic paper airplanes to Israel. That sense of wonder for Israel continued when I would travel on an actual airplane to Israel for the first time with my family, and when I would spend nearly a year of my life living and studying in Jerusalem. It deepened as I served as a delegate to the World Zionist Congress, and as I became a Vice President for MERCAZ, the Conservative movement’s Zionist Organization in America. Since coming to Etz Chaim, I continue to affirm my commitment regularly by purchasing Israel Bonds, as I did through my attendance at my first AIPAC policy conference in Washington.

In recent years, I must confess that my relationship with Israel at times feels more complex. Dr. Alex Sinclair, a renowned Israel educator, refers to this as the shift as moving from beyond the “hugging” to the “wrestling.” Today, I wrestle with the fact that despite having officiated a wedding in Israel, that I continue not to be recognized as a rabbi by its government. Each month that I attend our Rosh Chodesh minyan in solidarity with the Women of the Wall, I cringe as I wait to hear a report from our Sisterhood about the acts of hooliganism that have taken place at the wall that morning.

Yet despite these complexities, when May rolls around each year, I nearly inevitably find myself “patished.” You don’t have to be hit over the head to know that Israel is on the cutting edge of “High Tech” and that she saves countless lives by building field hospitals after natural disasters. We should be proud that the world’s only Jewish State uses solar technology to improve the lives of isolated African villages and that her desalinization technologies are ending droughts in California.

Each May, even without the friendly reminder of an inflatable hammer, I fall in love with the miracle of Israel all over again. She truly is “the beginning of the dawn of our ultimate redemption” of our world.

Rabbi Daniel Dorsch

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From Rabbi Lewis

This month, Israel celebrates her 69th birthday and is in remarkably good health. By nearly every standard, Israel is in an astonishing place, considering that only thirty-six months before her birth one third of our people were annihilated.

As we ruminate our miraculous ascension to nation state, in the horrific, debilitating aftermath of the Shoah, we are pridefully speechless. As we crawled, bloodied and broken from Auschwitz, we cried out 'Never Again' and built a Jewish homeland that is the envy of any honest, upright soul. The only authentic democracy in the Middle East. The only country in the region with a free press. With religious freedom for all faith communities. An out of the closet LGBTQ community with annual, multiple parades. A place women can become head of state and drive a tank. A governing body with an empowered fifth column of infidels. A nation besieged and beleaguered, yet ranked the 11th happiest country in the world by the United Nations. And beyond the social tolerance, there is the compassion displayed for Syrian refugees and even enemies of the state. For Mother Nature’s victims around the world. For all who are ailing who stumble into hospitals. Compassion and empathy throb mightily in the heart of Israel. And if this decency wasn't enough, we bear witness to a staggering resurrection of a pummeled diaspora people who in boggling haste built skyscrapers. A world class economy. A moral, powerful military.

Overcoming towering, relentless obstacles, Israel is the unparalleled exemplar of a righteous, dynamic, modern state. And yet, Israel is the most vilified country on earth. Her 'malevolence', claim the morally obtuse, worse than North Korea, Venezuela, Iran, China, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Yemen and a vast cast of players that are authentically revolting. A state, made a pariah, by unjust accusations of evil that should embarrass the disparagers. The criticism of Israel has sadly ventured into the realm of pathology and anti-Semitism. The terms tossed out with such unprincipled flippance. Apartheid. Occupier. Ethnic cleanser. The need to defend her right to exist. The prohibition of assigning a capital city. The sickening BDS assault. Boycott. Divest. Sanctions is raw Jew hatred masquerading cynically and impiously as the pursuit of human rights. The perversity and hypocrisy of Israel's enemies is monstrous and sickening. That they come from places of presumed respectability is dispiriting. The E.U. The U.N. Academia. Unions. Business. Politicians and folks on the hard Left. Liberal churches. Assorted ethnic communities. Even clueless, useful Jewish idiots. ‘Have you no shame?’ we ask, and they don't. All claim the moral high ground, ignoring history, facts and reason. It is exhausting dealing with such rageful, self-inflated egos, but such is Israel's fate.

We pay a price for being a timeless people and a 'light unto the nations' though many try to extinguish us and distort our message by pivoting to Zionism. There are no round ups, cattle cars, and crematoria today, but make no mistake, the present abuse of Israel is no less threatening and perilous to our destiny. It comes from a dark place and is not the pursuit of benevolence. It is sinister hatred wrapped in phony rectitude.

And so, to Israel, as she celebrates her 69th birthday, I cry out 'Am Yisrael Chai' and 'Yom Huledet Samayach'. Let us pray for a world of sanity and virtue but until those days arrive, Israel stay strong and remain just. In 1945 we were silent. Three years later we sang Hatikva. Rabbi Shalom Lewis

From Rabbi Dorsch

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The school year may be ending this month but we still have excellent programs in May and June.

Mark your calendars for Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Tuesday, May 30! It will be a hoot! The theme is the 11th commandment “Though Shalt Laugh.” We will begin with a short service and enjoy yummy dairy treats. We will then go into our learning sessions that include the topics: From Sedra to Seinfeld Part I & Part II and Open Mic Night, where you get to be part of the entertainment by sharing your favorite Jewish joke. The learning sessions will look at the funny and satiric parts in our very own Jewish texts, Jewish comedians of the Borscht Belt, the one and only Woody Allen and more. Laugh the night away with us - you do not want to miss this! Please RSVP online at etzchaim.net/tikkunleilshavuot and find more info on page 19.

“Take me Out to the Ball Game!” Etz Chaim will be going to a Braves Game at the new SunTrust Park on Sunday, June 11, at 1:35 pm. This is a great multigenerational event! Let’s cheer on the Braves in their new home as they take on the New York Mets and enjoy this fun summer outing with your Etz Chaim family. Men’s Club will be co-sponsoring this event. Open to all! Tickets are $18 each. We are exploring a bus transportation option since it will be fun to travel together and parking ranges from $10-21. We will keep you posted. Please buy your tickets online at www.etzchaim.net/braves and find more info on page 19.

Have you heard about our new program initiative “Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas?” It is a program that partners congregants with one another for Shabbat dinners in each other’s homes. Our goal is to have every congregant invited to someone’s home for a Shabbat dinner. We launched this in February and heard so much praise from the participants - there were many great connections made! We are having a summer Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas on Friday, June 16. If this date does not work, please contact me or [email protected] about alternative dates.

This program engages people and families of all ages. We want more of us to get to know each other outside the walls of the synagogue. Of course, coming to synagogue together is great too, and on Saturday, June 17, hosts and guests will be recognized in Shabbat services. So, don’t be shy. Let us know if you can host or you would like to be hosted. Shabbat dinner can be formal or informal—whatever you prefer; the important part is being together for Shabbat dinner.

Go to www.etzchaim.net/ecguesswho to sign up to be a host or guest. For more information, contact [email protected] or me at the Etz Chaim office.

Between an evening of laughter, a fun Braves Game outing, enjoying the beauty of a Shabbat dinner together with fellow congregants, there are great program opportunities for you.

L’shalom,

Heather Blake

From Our Program Director


An old photograph. A family heirloom. A favorite song that has become an ear worm. A memory of days gone by. We reminisce about the past because of its familial comforts. The past is certain.

I recently marked 25 years since my Bar Mitzvah. Two and a half decades ago on a spring day at a Conservative shul in suburban Philadelphia. With the exception of the first few verses of my lengthy Maftir, I do not remember much about the day, but the album my parents display on their living room coffee table helps to jog the memories. There were all four of my grandparents, my younger brother who stole the show as he gave a four-fingered, Richard Nixon-like salute upon being lifted in the chair, and my friends at the time, many of whom populate my daily Facebook feed even if our actual contact with each other is now minimal. There was my childhood rabbi, the candle lighting ceremony, the horah, the teal t-shirts given out to all of the children, the awkward early teen boy-girl interactions.

The trip down memory lane prompted thoughts of impactful Jewish experiences. As you know, our exceptional congregation is in the business of creating these meaningful Jewish experiences. These experiences might be life cycle events, like a baby naming of a newborn girl of a young couple that recently joined or the Bar Mitzvah of the youngest child of the family. They may be educational in nature, like the siddur ceremony for a third grader or a stimulating Lilmode lecture for a retiree. Or these experiences could be a raucous chocolate Seder for parents who just want to have fun or an outing at the Painted Pin for a young professional looking to engage with other Jews. They may even coincide with Shabbat or a holiday, like Blue Jean Shabbat in the Sukkah or a Lag B'Omer picnic.

As we approach the summer vacation season and wind down our Jewish year, one wonders what meaningful experiences of the past year will stay with us in the years to come. Elections, weather events, job changes, and exotic vacations will surely leave lasting imprints. But what Congregation Etz Chaim memories of the past year engaged you in meaningful ways? Was it your first personal encounter with Rabbi Dorsch? Doing crafts with Amy Dorsch and the women of Zahava? The fascinating lecture led by renowned Holocaust educator Brendan Murphy? Rabbi Lewis' moving passing of the torch to Rabbi Dorsch on the first day of Rosh Hashanah? Both Rabbis' futile belly dancing attempts on Purim? Committing yourself to educate others about the serious problem of sex trafficking in our community after attending the important program on the topic hosted by our congregation? Celebrating the first night of Chanukah (and December 25) with your Etz Chaim family? Planting a daffodil bulb with the seventh graders in our new garden to honor the children whose lives were taken during the Holocaust? Drinking fine scotch and eating a ribeye with your fellow Men's Club members? Cooking and serving a meal at the Shearith Israel Women's Shelter? Attending morning minyan on Rosh Hodesh in solidarity with Women of the Wall? Staying up all night at a lock-in with your Sababa USY best friends?

It has been another engaging year for our exceptional congregation. The meaningful Jewish experiences that we have offered will be lingering memories for years to come. Like the Bar Mitzvah album, that which we have accomplished is comforting. Our future, though, remains bright.

Until next time.

Todd Surden

From Our President

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From Our Youth Director April was filled with tons of fun for all ages! Sababa danced the night away at Sababa Prom. We also traveled to West Palm Beach for our annual Spring Regional Convention. Kadima learned about the Israeli Scouts and the IDF. Jr. Kadima celebrated Israel Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, by learning about the IDF while Gesher had a scrumptious Passover Pizza Party.

May has various fun programs for all ages! Please be aware that program times and dates may change. Please save the following dates on your calendars:

Sababa: We welcome all teens to any and every event we have.

In May, we will have three Wacky Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. Please meet at the Annex. May 3: Hangout Wacky May 10: USY Elections May 17: USY End of Year Banquet 8th graders are invited to attend Wackys this semester

Saturday, May 13, from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 a.m.: Join us for a Lag B’omer Bonfire and Lock-in with KEFTY. More details to follow in email. If you want to receive emails, please email [email protected].

Kadima: Sunday, May 21, from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Join Kadima for an end of the year party! Lunch will be served. Please meet at the Annex. More details to come. If not on the email list or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Jr. Kadima: Sunday, May 21, from 12:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Join Jr. Kadima for a Color War against Kol Emeth’s youth group. Lunch will be provided. More details to come. If not on the email list or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Gesher: Sunday, May 7, from 12:15 p.m.-3 p.m.: We will be going to X-drenaline! Come to the Lag B’Mama picnic for lunch beforehand at the Annex. An email with more information will be coming out soon. We hope you will join us! If not on the email list or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

B’Shalom,

Matt Altman





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Save these Dates:

Friday, May 5 Tot Shabbat & Dinner 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 7 Library Volunteer Appreciation Brunch 9:15 a.m.

Lag B’Mama Picnic 12 p.m.

Monday, May 8 Shalom in the Home 12 p.m.

Sisterhood Installation 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 21 Sisterhood Book Club 9:30 a.m.

Minyan with Minions 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 26 Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Morning Minyan 7 a.m.

Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Synagogue Offices Closed

Morning Minyan 9 a.m.

Tuesday, May 30 Erev Shavuot

Tikkun Leil Shavuot— “Thou Shalt Laugh Out Loud” 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, May 31 Shavuot

Synagogue Offices Closed

Shavuot Services 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 1 Shavuot Synagogue Offices Closed

Shavuot Services and Yizkor 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 11 Braves –vs– Mets 1:35 p.m.

Questions about purchasing a cemetery plot?

Call Bob Bachrach 770-973-0137

Mazal Tov to… Jennifer and Joshua Pila on their 10th wedding anniversary

Tali and Andy Kaplan on their 10th wedding anniversary

Adele and Irv Greenspon on their 65th wedding anniversary

Myrna and David Garron on the birth of their grandson, Emanuel Leonard Garron Zucal, born on February 17, 2017 to parents, Courtney Garron and Emily Zucal

Judie and Fred Taylor on their 50th wedding anniversary

Ellen Fruchtman on the birth of identical twin granddaughters, Isabelle Rose and Madison Eva, born on March 28, to Rachel Fruchtman Gordon and Michael Gordon

Thank You to our Office Volunteers…

Helen Rosengarten Lou Rosengarten Linda Weinroth

Condolences to…

Bonnie Negrin on the loss of her mother, Martha Sussman

Members on the move… Suzanne and Stephen Komisar 789 Hammond Drive, #1909 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 [email protected] Suzanne: 678.524.4504 Stephen : 404.964.9890


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Tzedakah Project for JF&CS’ Kosher Food Pantry

Etz Chaim continues to collect food for the JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry. Right now, JF&CS is low on the following items: Canned tuna and salmon, shelf stable milk, cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, Publix macaroni and cheese, kosher soup and soup packets.

Please make sure ALL items are marked with a kosher symbol.

For more information, contact Jane Weiss at [email protected]

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A hearty Mazal Tov to these students Celebrating their b ’nai Mitzvah!


Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah

The Voice of Chaim features information on upcoming B’nai Mitzvah.

If your child has a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in the coming months, we would like to feature your child’s:

▪ Biographical information ▪ School information ▪ Photo ▪ D’Var Torah Quote ▪ Mitzvah project

To have your child’s simcha included in the Voice, please email the Bio form which is included in the B’nai Mitzvah Handbook from the Religious S cho o l a l on g w it h a h i g h resolution photo to Bernice in the Synagogue office at: [email protected]

All materials must be received no later than the 1st of the preceding month. We will gladly accept material earlier.

Emma Hope Smith will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 13, 2017 – 11 Iyar 5777. She is the daughter of Adam Smith and Monica Maslia. Emma’s Bat Mitzvah parasha is Emor. She is a 7th grader at Hightower Trail Middle School. Emma has been a student in Etz Chaim’s Religious School for four years. Her hobbies and interests include arts and crafts, lacrosse and basketball.

Emma’s D’var Torah quote is “We should remember that growing and changing is a sure sign that our Jewish religion is very much alive. For her mitzvah project, Emma is raising money and will be participating in a charity walk for

the organization, Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World Village is a 79-acre, nonprofit “storybook” resort in Central Florida. Here, children with life-threatening illnesses and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free vacations.

Eli Lubell will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 20, 2017 – 24 Iyar 5777. He is the son of Leslie Reicher Lubell and David Lubell. Eli’s Bar Miztvah parasha is Behar-Bechukotai. He is a 7th grader at Dodgen Middle School. Eli has been a student in Etz Chaim’s Religious School for eight years and attending our Preschool for three years. His hobbies and interests include trampoline and tumbling.

Eli’s D’var Torah quote is “When your brother becomes impoverished and loses his ability to support himself in the community, you must come to his aid.” (Leviticus 25:35) For his mitzvah project, Eli will be working with The

Birthday Club to provide birthday celebrations and needed items for children living in family shelters in the Atlanta area.

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Minyan Makers If you are available to help make minyan on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., even if it is just once per year, please let us know. Contact Marsha Bernstein at [email protected].

Centerpiece Rental Consider using our beautiful new topiary centerpieces for your Friday night dinner, Kiddush luncheon or Saturday evening affair. Contact the Gift Shop for more information.

JNF Trees for Israel Honor someone special by purchasing a tree in the Etz Chaim Sisterhood grove. For more information, contact the Gift Shop at 770-973-0137 ext. 124 for more information.

For more information about Sisterhood, please contact:

Terri Rittenberg, 678-773-8726 [email protected]

or

Beth Weiss 908-347-7641 [email protected]

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook or at etzchaim.net

The Sisterhood Scoop

ATTENTION ETZ CHAIM MEMBERS:

If you are planning to be away for an extended amount of time, please inform the office.

Pesach has ended and the end of school is upon us already! How can that be? Mazal Tov to all the seniors graduating this month! We know you will go on to do great things and we look forward to seeing you at Shul when you are home.

Please join us for Book Club on Sunday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. We are reading From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon. We will let you know once we have a location for the May Book Club.

The final installment of Shalom in the Home will be noon on May 8 at the home of Beth Weiss, 4512 Monet Drive, Roswell, 30075. Please join Rabbi Lewis as he discusses Social Issues, Policies and Values, Oh My! See page 12 for more information.

Rosh Chodesh Sivan will be on Friday, May 26. Please join us in solidarity with Women of the Wall. A light breakfast and discussion following. For future dates, see page 18.

Our annual Installation will be held on May 8. Please join us in the Hammer-Chotiner-Tritt Social Hall at 6:30 p.m. for our Installation ceremony. Immediately following will be speaker Whitney Kweskin presenting, “From Stranger to Neighbor: G’milut Chasidim and Refugees.” Whitney has worked as an Immigration Specialist for New American Pathways as an accredited representative licensed through the Justice Department representing clients in all manner of immigration issues before the United States Citizenship Immigration Services, as an ESL instructor for Syrian Kurds in Iraq, as a Peace Corp volunteer in Morocco and is currently chairing Limmud Atlanta and Southeast. Her experience is impressive and the topic of Torah and immigration is sure to be extremely timely and informative. Dessert will be served.

Sisterhood Judaica & Gifts Look for our ad on page 28. We continue to have regular hours on Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and Sundays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please note that as of May 8, we will go to summer hours/by appointment. We hope you will come in and see all of our beautiful items.

Want to feel a part of Sisterhood? Volunteer! Minyan, gift shop, committees. The possibilities are endless. Feel connected, get involved, have fun and meet people. If you are interested, please contact Beth Weiss at 908-347-7641, [email protected] or Terri Rittenberg at 678-773-8726, [email protected].

Wishing you a fabulous May,

Terri and Beth Co-Presidents Sisterhood

Judaica & Gifts SUMMER

Shop Hours

Beginnng Monday, May 8, the shop will be open by appointment only.

Please contact the synagogue office

to schedule your visit.

2017—2018 Sisterhood Board

Presidents—Beth Weiss and Cathy Goodman Financial Secretary—Wendy Vitale Treasurer—Karen Keeter Recording/Corresponding Secretary—Jen Katz Membership—Suzanne Rivchun, Risa Mendelson, Lauren Gray Ways and Means—Fern Meharg, Melissa Sklar Programming—Donna Bruckner, Tamara Jacobs, Dani Oren Gift Shop Liaison—Tammy Cohen Social Media—Riva Goldband Torah Fund—Sandy Bailey Parliamentarian—Terri Rittenberg



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Men’s Club Update Men’s Club is a vital part of our congregation. Our ongoing programs include:

▪ Supporting daily minyan

▪ Sponsoring picnics

▪ World Wide Wrap

▪ Providing scholarships

▪ Men’s Club Shabbat

▪ Anshei Darom Retreat

▪ Synagogue Softball League

▪ Usher for High Holidays

▪ Support Holocaust Garden

Our goal is to provide our members with opportunities to meet one another and make new lasting friendships, support our community and have fun during the process.

JOIN MEN’S CLUB and make a difference in our Etz Chaim community.

GET ON THE LIST - CONTACT: Chuck Bernstein at [email protected] or Alan Lightstone at [email protected]

The year is still rapidly moving along. We would like to thank everybody who participated in and attended our April activities which included:

- Cooked a brisket Shabbat dinner during our Men's Club Shabbaton - Conducted Shabbat services with special guest Rabbi Chuck Simon, Executive Director of FJMC - Awarded our first "Man of the Year" to Stefan Pollack in recognition of his many years of service to Etz Chaim Men's Club

- Cooked a Matzah Brei Sunday breakfast before Religious School during Passover - Remembered the Shoah with our annual Yom Hashoah program with the Catholic Church of St. Ann

May is not as busy. Join us for our annual Lag B'Mama picnic on Sunday, May 7, celebrating Lag B’Omer, the end of the Religious School year, and Mother’s Day. See page 7 for details.

In June, the Men’s Club is joining the synagogue on the 11th, as a co-sponsor, for a fun afternoon watching the Atlanta Braves play the New York Mets. For more information, see page 19.

If you are looking for a way to be connected to other Men’s Clubs around the city, join Etz Chaim’s Men’s Club softball team. The synagogue softball league will be gearing up for summer fun. For more information, contact Chuck Bernstein at [email protected].

We're looking at the input from our March 19 breakfast and as promised, we will send a survey out to determine what programs we do, and when we plan any activities during the summer, they will be advertised.

Regards,

Chuck and Alan

PLEASE JOIN US FOR

EVENING MINYAN—

Sunday through Thursday

at 6:30 p.m.

Chuck Bernstein, left presenting Stefan Pollack with “Man of the Year” award.

Alan Lightstone showing off his “heavy lifting” skills with his famous Men’s Club smoked brisket.

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A few of the Etz Chaim team, “Frohlich’s Frolics,” pose for a photo during the Hunger Walk/Run.

B’nai Mitzvah students, Jason Seagraves, Adam Szczupak, Gideon Oren and Hannah Ograbisz, participated in the Daffodil Dash.

Lilmode’s Movies @ The Etz, featured the film, Life, Animated. Pictured with Donna Bierman, Heather Blake and Sharon Seltman were our special guests who discussed their experiences of children with autism. Erin, 3rd from the right, is friends with Owen Suskind, who is the main focus of this documentary.

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AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE

Nearly thirty delegates from Etz Chaim attended AIPAC, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual convention in Washington D.C. In addition to meeting with senators and congressmen to lobby in support of Israel, nearly 18,000 delegates gathered from across the country to celebrate the bipartisan nature of the U.S. Israel relationship.

Pictured below from left to right is Etz Chaim’s delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. (bottom row) Beth Weiss, Alex Rittenberg, Rachel Schwartz, Jackie Weiss, Marnie and Brian Nadolne, Becca Nadolne, Avi Lyons, Hailee Grey. Center row: Cindy and Rabbi Shalom Lewis, Rabbi Dan Dorsch, Evan Charles, Susan and Alan Cohn. Top row: Jerry Mayer, Joel Rittenberg and Mitchell Grey.

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Purim Shenanigans at Etz Chaim

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Bereavement Services Offered to Congregants

Etz Chaim’s Chesed Committee Will offer to provide meals of consolation to members. This meal is traditionally a dairy meal eaten by mourners Upon their return home from the funeral. It includes whole hard-boiled eggs, symbolizing the continuity of life. This service provided by the Chesed Committee allows the family and friends who normally provide the meal to attend the funeral them-selves and give the emotional support to the bereaved. Members attending out of town funerals, who sit shiva or hold a memorial Service in Atlanta, will be offered a fruit tray.

Contributions made to the Chesed Fund will help to fund these services.

Would you like additional information or want to assist in performing these mitzvot? Please contact: Cindy Lewis—770-977-0240 Julie Kleinman—770-992-1231 Felicia Berne—770-399-0090

May Yahrzeits Memorialize a loved one with a Brick in our Holocaust Memorial Garden or a

Plaque on our Yahrzeit Wall. For information, please contact the synagogue office.

*Denotes a memorial plaque in our sanctuary to be lit on the day of the yahrzeit and on all Yizkor holidays.

Your cooperation please!

The disabled parking spots are reserved for the exclusive use of those with permits. These spaces are NOT to be used by ANYONE else at ANYTIME. There is NO parking under the Education Wing overhang. It is a fire code violation.

Family Member in the Hospital?

The rabbi has asked that you notify the synagogue office in the event of a family member’s hospital stay or serious illness.

May 1 Jack Lincoln 5 Iyar May 1 Marissa Goldsmith 5 Iyar

*May 1 David Filsoof 5 Iyar *May 1 Henry Halpern 5 Iyar

May 2 Rebeca Gordon 6 Iyar May 2 Ann Schwarzman 6 Iyar May 2 Florence Glancz 6 Iyar May 2 Elaine Sackett 6 Iyar

*May 2 Irving Milstein 6 Iyar *May 2 Gary Bernstein 6 Iyar

May 3 Paul Goodman 7 Iyar *May 3 David Taratoot 7 Iyar

May 3 Arthur Schwartz 7 Iyar *May 3 Jack Rosen 7 Iyar *May 3 Arnold Balser 7 Iyar

May 3 Ruth Siegel 7 Iyar May 4 Sara Goldstein 8 Iyar May 4 Georgette Gerendasi 8 Iyar May 4 Joseph Klein 8 Iyar May 4 Carol Gordon 8 Iyar May 4 Harvey Breit 8 Iyar May 5 Louis Olens 9 Iyar May 5 Rita Chalef 9 Iyar May 5 Abe Kirschenbaum 9 Iyar

*May 5 Abraham Block 9 Iyar May 5 Kenneth Wise 9 Iyar May 5 Louis Moskowitz 9 Iyar May 6 Sandi Silverstein 10 Iyar May 6 Aaron Levine 10 Iyar May 7 Miriam Dolin 11 Iyar May 7 Sidney Rubinstein 11 Iyar May 7 Isadore Epstein 11 Iyar

*May 7 Edwin Brown 11 Iyar May 7 Nathan Weiss 11 Iyar May 8 Irwin Miller 12 Iyar May 8 Joseph Prager 12 Iyar May 8 Howard Potler 12 Iyar May 8 Elias Newman 12 Iyar

*May 9 Jacob Baer 13 Iyar May 9 Harry Lapes 13 Iyar

*May 9 Richard Feibel 13 Iyar May 9 Sam Isenberg 13 Iyar May 9 Sheldon Wittenstein 13 Iyar May 10 Betty Ann Browne 14 Iyar May 10 William Nicholls 14 Iyar May 10 Mose Siskin 14 Iyar May 10 Diane Albeldas 14 Iyar May 10 Yetta Eisenman 14 Iyar

*May 10 Arleen Taffel 14 Iyar *May 10 Gertrude Beker 14 Iyar

May 10 Ralph Kaye 14 Iyar May 10 Melvin Bernstein 14 Iyar May 10 Paul Katz 14 Iyar May 11 Abraham Spandorfer 15 Iyar May 11 Stanley Rosenthal 15 Iyar

*May 11 Ruth Smith 15 Iyar May 11 David Smith 15 Iyar

*May 11 Carole Platt 15 Iyar May 12 Regina Rand 16 Iyar May 12 Nat Wedlan 16 Iyar May 12 Herman Smith 16 Iyar May 13 Sidney Shuster 17 Iyar

*May 13 Laura Chartash 17 Iyar May 13 Janet Tuly 17 Iyar May 14 Bella Corin 18 Iyar May 14 Evelyn Seidman 18 Iyar May 14 Pearl Hersh 18 Iyar May 14 Harvey Jacobson 18 Iyar

May 14 Dorothy Dranove 18 Iyar May 15 Evelyn Fain 20 Iyar May 15 Zita Polsky 19 Iyar May 16 Marilyn Sonenshine 20 Iyar

*May 16 Helen Milstein 20 Iyar May 16 Richard Cohen 20 Iyar May 16 Felix Ziem 20 Iyar May 16 Walter Wixon 20 Iyar

*May 16 Edward Leonard 20 Iyar May 16 Frieda Davis 20 Iyar May 17 Joe Zelony 21 Iyar May 18 Abraham Simon 22 Iyar

*May 18 Lillian Holtz 22 Iyar May 18 Phyllis Strumlauf 22 Iyar May 19 Frances Horovitz 23 Iyar

*May 20 Elise Wollner 24 Iyar May 20 Alan Brown 24 Iyar May 21 Richard Eppsteiner 25 Iyar

*May 21 Helen Alperin 25 Iyar *May 21 Florence Stiller 25 Iyar

May 22 Vera Lyons 26 Iyar *May 22 Morris Cipinko 26 Iyar

May 22 Ralph Sarlin 26 Iyar May 22 Arthur Elfenbein 26 Iyar

*May 22 Ericka Glancz 26 Iyar *May 22 Philip M. Liebschutz 26 Iyar *May 23 Gerald Knauer 27 Iyar

May 23 Gary Greenberg 27 Iyar May 23 Leo Lane 27 Iyar

*May 23 Solomon Shams 27 Iyar *May 23 Alice Tenenbaum 27 Iyar

May 24 Albert Kaplan 28 Iyar May 24 Y'vonne Miller 28 Iyar May 24 Gary Sommer 28 Iyar May 24 William Kleinman 28 Iyar May 25 Herschel Rudy 29 Iyar May 25 Al Pavlo 29 Iyar

*May 25 Lucille O. Ray 29 Iyar May 25 Jeanne Cohen 29 Iyar May 25 Audrey Sperling 29 Iyar May 26 Dora Keller 1 Sivan May 26 Max Bresner 1 Sivan May 27 Julian Lichter 2 Sivan May 27 Paul Rosen 2 Sivan May 27 Bernard Eisenman 2 Sivan

*May 27 Harold Needle 2 Sivan May 27 Sidney Spandorfer 2 Sivan May 28 Phillip Persky 3 Sivan May 28 Paul Price 3 Sivan May 28 Bea Price 3 Sivan May 28 Robert Bernstein 3 Sivan May 29 Robert Marsand 4 Sivan May 29 Andrea Hazan 4 Sivan May 29 Feiga Sushik 4 Sivan May 29 Allen Schwartz 4 Sivan

*May 29 David Negrin 4 Sivan *May 29 William Weinstein 4 Sivan

May 29 Isaac Algranati 4 Sivan May 30 Lloyd Goldsmith 5 Sivan May 30 Caryl Berzofsky 5 Sivan May 30 Chester Deutsch 5 Sivan May 30 Marilyn Eslofsky 5 Sivan May 30 Samuel Cohen 5 Sivan May 31 Seymour Berzofsky 6 Sivan

*May 31 Ed Resnick 6 Sivan *May 31 Claire Hammer 6 Sivan

May 31 Elizabeth Goodman 6 Sivan

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Tzedakah ▪ hqdc Contributions received from March 8 through April 3, 2017

General Fund

In memory of my father, Major Norman A. Sabel, a great man, a great father and grandfather Alan Sabel

In memory of Bruce Ripley Bonnie Ripley

To Judy and Stan Fineman in memory of Ira Altfeder. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father.

To Lisa and Sam Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. Charlie and Esther Harrison

To Judy Fineman in loving memory of your father, Ira Altfeder. With love, Wendy and Dale

To Bonnie Negrin, in loving memory of your mother, Martha Sussman. With love, Wendy and Dale and Lila Dale and Wendy Bearman and Lila Stein

To Lisa Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. So glad I got to meet him several times over the years. He will be missed. Ed Kanner

In honor of Dana and Dale Sobel. Congratulations on the birth of your sweet son, Harrison Jay Sobel. Harriet Granfield

To Lisa Olens in memory of your father, Leonard Zellinger. Wishing you comfort at your time of loss. Jeff and Amy Samuels

In memory of Trudy Knauer Jeff and Stephanie Knauer

To Shari and Steve Kasten in memory of Steve's father, Ben Cohen Jim and Mindy Intner

To the Olens Family in memory of your father and grandfather, Leonard Zellinger. We are so very sorry for your loss. Hoping your warm and happy memories fill your hearts and minds and help to ease this sad time. Sending you all our love. The Seltman Family

In memory of Eleanor and Abner Kayser and Bea and Harry Lapes on their yahrzeits Mel and Vivian Lapes

To Lisa Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger

To Judy Fineman in memory of Ira Altfeder Noel and Carol Holtz

In memory of Louise Baron Seth Baron In loving memory of our mother, Mildred Rosenthal, and brother, Robert Rosenthal Ron and Anne Rosenthal

In memory of my mother, Katrin Hatami Saeed Hatami

To Steve Kasten in memory of your beloved father, Bernard Cohen Stacey and Mitchell Kopelman and Family

To Bonnie Negrin in memory of Martha Sussman. May the sweet memories of your mother bring you much comfort in this time of sorrow. Love, Lisa and Sam

To Shahrokh Nooromid, in memory of Monir Nooromid. May the sweet memories of your mother bring you much comfort in this time of sorrow. Love, Lisa and Sam Sam and Lisa Olens

To Judy and Stan Fineman and family in memory of Ira Altfeder Sid and Karen Stark

In honor of John Flagel's 50th birthday. Happy Birthday! With love, The Serowitz Family

Rabbi Dorsch Discretionary Fund

Happy Birthday to Rabbi Dorsch Chuck and Marsha Bernstein

Happy Birthday to Rabbi Dorsch Frank and Barbara Wilensky

To Rabbi Dorsch in memory of Judith Algranati. Rabbi Dorsch, thank you so much for all you did for my family and me during our time of loss. Without knowing my mom, your words were heartfelt and touching. You provided guidance and comfort to all of us. While an unfortunate reason to get to know you better, you no doubt have solidified our confidence in and gratitude for you as our rabbi. We miss Mom dearly every day, but you helped keep her close a little bit longer. Many, many thanks. The Jacobs Family

In loving memory of Joanne Ziskend Joe and Pam Ziskend

Sending our condolences and big hugs to the Olens family in memory of Lisa's father, Leonard Zellinger Louis and Mindy Kandel

In honor of Rabbi Dorsch on your installation. Mazal Tov. Norma and Hans Marx

In honor of Barbara Mayer's birthday

To Sally Greenstein in memory of your beloved sister, Lorraine Allen Roz Reiss

To Safa and Shahrokh Nooromid, in memory of Monir Nooromid. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Always, Debbi and Randy Randy and Debbi Chartash

Rabbi Lewis Discretionary Fund

In memory of Leo A. Levine, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, on his yahrzeit Allan and Vivian Levine

To Shahrokh Nooromid and family in loving memory of your mother and grandmother, Monir Nooromid. We are so sorry for your loss. Andy and Jayne Becker

To Shahrokh and Safa Nooromid in loving memory of your mother, Monir Nooromid. May the sweet memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Love, Barry and Malka

In honor of Hank Needle. Happy Birthday, Hank. We wish you many more years to come with lots of health, happiness and nachas.

To Bonnie and Neil Negrin in memory of Martha Sussman. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and hugs are with you. Barry and Malka Riesenberg

To Rabbi Lewis in memory of Judith Algranati. Rabbi Lewis, thank you so much for all you did for my family and me during our time of loss. You provided guidance and comfort and we appreciate you coming and leading minyan for us at our home. We miss Mom dearly every day, but you helped keep her close a little bit longer. Many, many thanks! The Jacobs Family

In loving memory of our father and father-in-law, Max Nesselroth Bart and Rosalie Agrow

In memory of my dad, J.R. Shaw David Shaw

In memory of my dear parents, Sylvia and Jack Schwartz Phyllis Kent

In memory of Mehdy Nooromid Shahrokh Nooromid

Rabbi Shalom J. Lewis Endowment

In memory of my father, Harry Kray Susan Kaufman Cohn

Linda H. Weinroth Education Fund In loving memory of Cynthia Feldberg, mother and nana. Bob, Mike, Sarah and Zack Bob Feldberg and Family

To Lisa Olens in memory of your beloved father, Leonard Zellinger. We are sorry for your loss.

To Shahrokh and Safa Nooromid in memory of Monir Nooromid

To Bonnie and Neil Negrin in memory of a lovely lady, Martha Sussman Bob and Lynn Sustak

To Lisa Olens and family in memory of Leonard Zellinger. We are so sorry for your loss.

To Steve Dix in honor of your engagement to Bonnie Ripley. Mazal Tov. Wishing you much nachas. Love, Marsha and Chuck Chuck and Marsha Bernstein

In loving memory of my father, John H. Pransky, on his 6th yahrzeit Daniel Pransky

In loving memory of my parents, Mania and Samuel Lederman, on their yahrzeits. You are in my heart forever. Debbie Taratoot

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In memory of my father, William Rosenfeld, on his yahrzeit

In memory of my mother, Arline Rosenfeld,

on her yahrzeit Julia Goodman

To Bob Pugrant, our best wishes for a complete, speedy recovery Mike and Elaine Shapow

To Robert Rosenbaum in memory of Richard Rosenbaum. May the memories of your father be for a blessing to you and to your family. Love, Berna and Noah Noah and Berna Levine

To the Negrin Family, in memory of Martha Sussman. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Randy and Debbi Chartash

In blessed memory of Ira Altfeder, beloved father of Judy Fineman. So hard to lose those we treasure most. May your memories of his love always bring you comfort. Thinking of you. Robin Brill

In beloved memory of Bernard Cohen, father of Steven Kasten. May your treasured memories comfort you...always. The Brill Family

To Marc Wolpert in memory of your beloved father, Sidney Wolpert. We are so sorry for your loss.

In memory of Monir Nooromid, beloved mother of Shahrokh Nooromid. May you and your family be comforted by her treasured memory. Our sincerest condolences Yaron and Robin Brill

Robert Klein Memorial Chesed Fund

To Bonnie Negrin, our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother, Martha Sussman. Love, Lori and Allan Allan and Lori Struletz

In memory of Robin Anders. To my sister, Robin, we are ending the first year of your passing. The year of the first, but our memories will last forever. I miss you. Andy Becker

To the Chesed Committee of Etz Chaim in memory of Judith Algranati. Thank you so much for all you did for my family and me during our time of loss. We appreciate your kindness and looking after us during our time of mourning. Many, many thanks! The Jacobs Family

To Bonnie Negrin and family, our sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your mother, Martha Sussman. Love, Shelley and Bob Bob and Shelley Brodsky

In memory of Leonard Zellinger, beloved father of Lisa Olens. May Lisa and the Olens and Zellinger families find solace in their memories of him

In loving memory of our aunt, Edna Labert Ken and Grace Graiser

In memory of my mother, Ellen Rosenzweig, on her yahrzeit Laurie Lavinsky

Our heartfelt condolences to the Wolpert family, on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather, Sidney Wolpert

Our condolences to Shahrokh Nooromid and family on the loss of your beloved mother, Monir Nooromid

Our condolences to Lisa Olens and family on the loss of your beloved father, Leonard Zellinger

Our condolences to Bonnie Negrin and family on the loss of your beloved mother, Martha Sussman Mark and Laurie Lavinsky

To Sally Greenstein in memory of your beloved sister, Lorraine Allen. We are so sorry for your loss. Rob and Stephanie Foster

In memory of Wayne Landon Shari Landon and Family In loving memory of my father, Harry Kramer Shelley Brodsky

To Safa and Shahrokh Nooromid in memory of Monir Nooromid. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family during this difficult time.

To Bonnie Negrin in memory of Martha Sussman. We are so sorry for your loss. Martha was a lovely, sweet person. Our sympathy goes out to your entire family at this difficult time. Stephen and Joanie King

Preschool Fund

In memory of Adam's father, Irv Shapiro, on his yahrzeit Adam and Saundi Shapiro

In honor of Debbie Deutsch, on being honored as the Power of One representative from Etz Chaim for her caring work with children of all learning styles Berna Levine

In honor of Tali and Andy Kaplan. Mazal Tov on 10 years of marriage. We love you both and are so glad to have you in our lives.

In honor of Jennifer and Joshua Pila. Mazal Tov on 10 years of marriage. We are so lucky to have you as a part of our friends and Etz Chaim family.

In honor of Myrna and David Garron. Mazal Tov on the birth of beautiful Manuel Leonard. Dalan and Amy Cohen

In appreciation Faical Chafouk and Lori Nickerson

In memory of Leonard Zellinger, beloved father of Lisa Olens Lou and Helen Rosengarten

To Judy Fineman and family in memory of Ira Altfeder. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. Ron and Karen Feibel

To Adele and Irv Greenspon, Mazal Tov on celebrating 65 years of marriage. Happy anniversary. Ron and Wendy Feinberg

To Lisa Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Losing a parent is heartbreaking. May the good memories you have of your dad comfort you at this time. Love, Judy and Stan Stan and Judy Fineman

In honor of Rabbi Dan, Amy and Zev Dorsch, Mazal Tov on the Rabbi's recent installation as Senior Rabbi The Agin Family

Preschool Playground

To Lisa Olens in memory of your beloved father, Leonard Zellinger

To Shahrokh Nooromid in memory of your beloved mother, Monir Nooromid Randy and Adrienne Figur

Youth Fund

In memory of my father, Emanuel Walter Fern Hartnig

In memory of Marcia Klein Lynn Schimmel

To Sally Greenstein in memory of Lorraine Allen. So sorry about your sister. May your memories last forever. Marley Rogers

In loving memory of Marty Silverstein, a great father and grandfather Marley Rogers and Stephanie Matheny

Youth Scholarship Fund

In appreciation of your Etz Chaim young people Linda Ames

In memory of Sam Kandel on his yahrzeit Louis Kandel

Phillip Michael Silverman Memorial Endowment

To Lisa and Sam Olens and family in memory of Leonard Zellinger. Dear Olens family, so sorry to hear of the death of your beloved father, Lisa. I hope that his memories will bring smiles in the coming months. Please know we are sending hugs and love your way. Bonnie, Alan and Laura

Dear Sweet Phillip, on your 10th yahrzeit, your light is still shining and always will. Our love for you and the light you've given us is in our hearts every single day. Love and miss you so much, Bear. Mom, Dad and Laura Alan and Bonnie Silverman and Family

To Bonnie and Alan Silverman in memory of Phillip on his yahrzeit Joe and Pam Ziskend

In memory of a wonderful, kind brother, Milton Sarlin. We miss you so much Lewis and Janet Duncan

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To Lisa Olens in memory of your father, Leonard Zellinger. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Marvin and Bobbi Shams

In memory of Bob and Rebeca Gordon Paul and Vickie Olson

In memory of Leonard Zellinger, beloved father of Lisa Olens. Thinking of you, from Pam, Ricky, Sara, Stan and Robert Tinter Ricky and Pam Tinter

To Shahrokh Nooromid in memory of Monir Nooromid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your fond memories of your mother comfort you at this difficult time. Love, Judy and Stan Stan and Judy Fineman

College Connection Fund

To Lisa Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. Ari and Dana Greenberg

In memory of Eli Silberman Irwin and Sydelle Silberman

In memory of Joe "Papa" Schwartz on his yahrzeit. We miss you, Papa. Elaine, Jay, Josh and Rachel Schwartz

Joan H. Rabin Memorial Endowment

In honor of Linda Douglass’ special birthday

Mazal Tov to Cheryl and David Eppsteiner on the marriage of their son Harris to Sloane Heller

In honor of Dan Rabin’s aunt, Arlene Kurtis, on her 90th birthday Dan Rabin

Cynthia R. Freeman Memorial Endowment

To Shahrokh Nooromid in memory of your beloved mother, Monir Nooromid

To Craig Wolpert, in memory of Sidney Wolpert. He will be missed. Joe Freeman

Morris Frank Sacred Text Fund

In honor of Richard Smith. Congratulations on your retirement.

In honor of Hank Needle. Congratulations on your special birthday and retirement.

In honor of Judie and Fred Taylor. Congratulations of your Golden Anniversary. Allen and Delores Lazerson

In memory of Antoinette Restivo Delores Lazerson

To Lisa Olens and family in memory of Leonard Zellinger Mark and Sherry Hersh

To Sally Greenstein in memory of Lorraine Allen. Our thoughts are with you. Stan and Fran Kaufman

To Judy Fineman and family in memory of Ira Altfeder. May you and your family always have wonderful memories of your father. We are so sorry for your loss.

In honor of Sandy and Richard Smith on your retirement. The fun is just beginning for you.

Mazal Tov. Ron and Wendy Feinberg

Social Action Fund

To Bonnie Negrin in memory of Martha Sussman. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember your mother quite well since we both joined the shul at the same time. She was, indeed, a special woman! Bob and Sheri Frohlich

In memory of my parents, Sue and Steve Frohlich. You would have kvelled at the wedding. Bob Frohlich

In memory of Daniel Frankel Frank and Elyse Rubin

To Lisa and Sam Olens in memory of Lisa's father, Leonard Zellinger Jim and Mindy Intner

To Lisa and Sam Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Always, Debbie and Randy Randy and Debbi Chartash

In loving memory of my father, Irving Kaufman Stan Kaufman

To Lisa and Sam Olens and Family in memory of Leonard Zellinger. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Stephen and Joanie King

Wilensky Memorial Endowment Fund

Happy Birthday to Scott Rittenberg

Happy Birthday to Mason Chernau

Happy Birthday to Luke Farmer

Happy Birthday to Alice Tepper

Happy Birthday to Larry Scopp Frank and Barbara Wilensky

Library Fund

In memory of Bob and Rebeca Gordon Paul and Vickie Olson

To Lisa Olens in loving memory of your dad, Leonard Zellinger Steven and Esther Low

In loving memory of my mother, Charlot Low Steven Low

Kitchen Fund

To Lisa Olens in memory of your father, Leonard Zellinger Brian and Carol Sacks

Building Enhancement Fund

In loving memory of Freda Rothstein, a wonderful mother and grandmother Susan and Craig Adair and Family

To Judy Fineman in memory of Ira Altfeder. Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. David and Ronni Beker

To Bonnie Negrin in memory of Martha Sussman. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Mindy and Louis Louis and Mindy Kandel

Bob Goldman Scholarship Fund

In memory of David Bodenstein Steven Bodenstein

In memory of Ruth Needle and Robert Needle Henry Needle

In memory of Charles Schancupp, beloved husband, father and grandfather Judy and Joel Schancupp

In honor of Hank Needle. A very happy birthday to you! You have reached another milestone! Love, Lori and Allan Allan and Lori Struletz

Wishing Ron Bachenheimer a speedy recovery. Love, Lynn and Bob Bob and Lynn Sustak

Sisterhood Fund

To Lisa Olens and family in loving memory of your father and grandfather, Leonard Zellinger. May the wonderful memories you all have of him put a smile in your hearts during this difficult time. With love, Jayne and Andy Andy and Jayne Becker

To Lisa Olens in memory of Leonard Zellinger. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May his memory be a blessing. Love, Paula and David David and Paula Coplon

In loving memory of Antoinette Restivo Delores Lazerson

Sisterhood Endowment Fund

To the Sisterhood of Etz Chaim in memory of Judith Algranati. Dear Sisterhood family, thank you so much for all you did for my family and me during our time of loss. All that you did to help comfort, support and take care of us meant so much to me. I don't know what I would have done without "my sisters." You are truly all my sisters in spirit. All the kindness meant more to me than all of you will ever know. We miss Mom dearly every day, but you helped keep her close a little bit longer. Many, many thanks! Tamara Jacobs and family

To Tamara Jacobs in memory of your mother, Judith Algranati. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Donald and Melissa Sklar

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