We are pleased to welcome Jeremy Kimchi

renowned Israeli wood artist

Friday, June 19 * 6 pm

 

Please join us at the Shifrin Plaza in the Linden Family Courtyard as we dedicate the new Ark, Torah Reading Table and Pulpit, designed by Mr. Kimchi, as well as new pavers and other dedications. Then, stay for Shabbat Rocks! under the stars (we will move inside if there is inclement weather).

 

Saturday, June 20 after Kiddush

"Bringing the Spirit into the Material: Jeremy Kimchi Talks About His Work"

 

For more information, please visit his website.

 

Shul News


June 18, 2015 1 Tammuz 5775
This week's parashah is Korach.
  Candle lighting:    8:46 pm
 Friday Evening Service; Shabbat Rocks!:    7:00 pm
Shabbat Morning Service:    9:00 am
Starbucks, Bread & Torah with Rabbi Michael Hecht:    9:00 am
Open Tent Minyan:   9:45 am
      Shabbat ends:   9:46 pm
 
Please join us at our Annual Tribute Dinner 
this year honoring 
Hedy & Michael Milgrom
Sunday, June 28 * 6 pm  
Cocktails & Dinner * Auction 

Both Hedy & Michael have served on the boards of Beth Am and B'nai Jeshurun, and Hedy is a past officer of B'nai Jeshurun. They are the parents of Natan (Kate), Ari and Ben, and proud grandparents of Ellie.

Hedy has been on staff at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland since 1998, currently as Chief Development Officer. She sits on Cleveland's Advisory Board of the Foundation Center, is involved at Gross Schechter Day School and is a newly elected trustee at B'nai Jeshurun. She also plays violin in the Cleveland Women's Orchestra.

Michael is a recently retired staff attorney in the Cleveland office of the Federal Trade Commission, a position he held since 1978. He is a frequent Torah reader and teacher. He has served on the board of the Siegal College of Judaic Studies and was Chairman of the Akiva Advisory Committee.

$90/person 
All reservations must be made in writing or submitted online. Please RSVP by Sunday, June 21.

 
4th Annual Golf Outing

Monday, July 13 * noon
 

Join us for an afternoon of golfing, friends, food and fun at Punderson State Park.


Cost includes:

  • 18 holes of golf & cart
  • catered box lunch
  • contests & prizes

$50 pp if paid by June 22

$60 pp after June 22

 

Click here to register

*Please indicate when registering foursome or individual. Contact Julie Berman for more information. Rain Date - July 20 

 

 
Our religious school and library are pleased to bring back..............





Thursday, June 25 * 6 p m  

featuring a story hour, games and prizes!
  • 6:00 pm Supper (vegetarian available upon request when making reservation) 
  • 6:45 pm Fun games with Rabbi Josh 
  • 7:15 pm Special summer bedtime story hour with Rafi 
Both libraries will be open so everyone has a chance to borrow books. Door prize drawing for all who attend. Reservations required by Monday, June 22; $6 per person; $18 family max. Please RSVP through the synagogue website, by e-mail  or phone 216-337-6490 - leave a message and indicate name and number of attendees. Payment will also be accepted on the night of the event.
 

Kenneth Jacobson

Guest Speaker after Minyan

Thursday, June 25 * 8:30 am

 

Following the morning minyan, stay with us for

breakfast & guest speaker, Kenneth Jacobson, Deputy National Director of the ADL

 

Mr. Jacobson is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the formulation of policy and its implementation. 

 

Free and open to the community; reservations requested to the  synagogue office.


 

Summer Reading Roundtable in the Courtyard 

with Rafi

Tuesdays, June 30 & August 4 * 2 pm

 

This is a new and exciting opportunity to share good books with fellow readers. We ask that books presented have a Jewish theme or content; fiction, non-fiction or biography may be chosen. Enjoy a glass of cold iced tea in the Linden Family Courtyard (will be held indoors in case of inclement weather). No charge, but reservations requested through the synagogue website or by leaving a message for Rafi at ext. 114. Books will also be available to borrow for summer reading.

 
In This Issue
Straight from our website

MAZAL TOV  TO:

Sophie Michal Glueck became a Bat Mitzvah this morning (Rosh Hodesh), and to her parents Cathy & Steve, siblings Dakota and Chloe, grandparents Elayne & Richard Glueck and Judy Podewell and the late Richard Podewell and great-grandmothers Jo Ross and Corinne Whitney.

Brian Robbins received a Smart Business Smart 50 award, which  celebrates and recognizes Northeast Ohio's top executives for their ability to effectively build and lead innovative organizations.  

Mel Banchek on the birth of a grandson, Jonah Mellors.

Adrienne & Mel Wasserman on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Charles Wasserman.
CONDOLENCES  TO:

Susan (Jeff) Nash, Mara (Aaron) Kamat and Ruth Koway on the death of their father, grandfather and cherished friend, our member,  Philip Moskowitz. 
Quick Links
Announcements

 

Jewish Genealogy Meeting at Menorah Park with Geraldine Powers Volper discussing her book "Letters from Gelvan", Wednesday, July 1 at 7:30 pm.

 

Single seniors, 65+, sign up for Sensational Seniors Speed Meet event, Tuesday, June 30, 7 pm at The Hamptons. Pre-registration required by June 16. For more information or to attend contact Alice Roth at 216-856-1742. Presented by Golden Connections.

Straight from Israel

Summer heat may affect baby's birth weight.


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