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June 2022 / Nisan - Sivan - Tammuz 5782 |
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Rabbi's Message
by Rabbi David Komerofsky
וַתֹּאמֶר רוּת אַל־תִּפְגְּעִי־בִי לְעׇזְבֵךְ לָשׁוּב מֵאַחֲרָיִךְ כִּי אֶל־אֲשֶׁר תֵּלְכִי אֵלֵךְ וּבַאֲשֶׁר תָּלִינִי אָלִין עַמֵּךְ עַמִּי וֵאלֹהַיִךְ אֱלֹהָי׃
And Ruth replied, “Do not urge me to leave you, to turn back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. (Ruth 1:16)
There are two ways to become Jewish, just as there are two ways to become a United States citizen – by accident or on purpose. Those who are Jewish by accident are born to Jewish parents or experience the process of gerut as children with parent(s), while those who are Jewish on purpose choose to follow the path of the Biblical Ruth and join the Jewish people with intention as adults.
This month we celebrate Shavuot and the receiving of the Torah, and as part of the observance we read the Book of Ruth. In the connection between Ruth’s journey and the acceptance of Torah as a way of life we remember that being Jewish means doing as Ruth did, actively choosing to cling to the Jewish people and join our fates with Jews around the world and around the corner.
Our Reform congregation is quite typical in that a good number of our members were not born Jewish. Many have become Jewish, and others are part of Jewish families but do not identify as Jewish themselves. Some practice other religions, or no religion at all. Our diversity is a strength in that we bring together many points of view as we struggle to interpret and apply ancient ideas and traditions in modern contexts.
As we prepare to accept Torah anew on Shavuot, whether we are Jewish by accident, on purpose, or not (yet) Jewish at all – we are called to hold fast to each other in pursuit of the justice and compassion that is at the heart of Judaism.
Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi found strength and comfort sharing their path, and that path is open to us, as well. Doubly blessed as Jews and Americans, we ought not take either for granted. Both demand thoughtful commitment and a dedication to progressive change. Being purposely Jewish and American is a gift we ought not to waste and cannot afford to lose.
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Join Us for Sunday Funday
by Julie Zorn
Summertime is here, and though Chadash is closed at the moment for the season, we recognize that Chadash is not only about lesson plans and holiday celebrations. Rather, it is our goal to create an environment that fosters life-long friendships in addition to all the Jewish learning that takes place. For many of our students, the time spent at Chadash, is the only opportunity to know and be around other Jewish youth.
On July 31st, Chadash will host a mid-summer get together that we are calling Sunday Funday. Last summer, the program was hosted by Temple Israel, and this year, we would like to encourage all youth from the Canton Jewish community to come and join us just to simply hang out, and as the name suggests, have fun.
We have once again chosen Veteran’s Park in Plain Township as our location. Our time together will include Splash Park time (Don’t forget your bathing suits, towels and sunscreen), playground time, story time with Rabbi Komerofsky, crafts and a snack. The pavilion is reserved for a comfortable shaded spot to enjoy our time together.
Please come join us, as when summertime hits, Chadash friends miss each other. We hope our family Sunday Funday in Veteran’s Park will offer us the opportunity to come together and once again connect and share some happy moments together. Until then, happiest summer wishes to all. We looking forward to reuniting!
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Shabbat Services - June 2022
All services are in-person and streaming live via Temple Israel’s YouTube channel.
Watch our website and Temple Tidbits for updates and more information. Stollen Moments will meet intermittently. Watch Tidbits and the website calendar for up-to-date information each week.
Friday, June 3, 2022
5:30 p.m. – Oneg Shabbat
6:15 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, June 10, 2022
5:30 p.m. – Oneg Shabbat
6:15 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Including May Birthday and Anniversary Blessings
Followed by Israel Trip Informational Session - www.templeisraelcanton.org/israel
Friday, June 17, 2022
5:00 p.m. – Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Oneg Shabbat
6:15 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Friday, June 24, 2022
5:30 p.m. – Oneg Shabbat
6:15 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Service - PRIDE SHABBAT
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Jewish Family Services is in need of the following:
- 4 Pack Toilet Paper
- Spaghetti Sauce- Glass Jar
- Hellman's Mayonnaise
- Ritz Crackers
- Instant Regular Coffee
- Tuna
- Sugar Free Jam
- Crystal Light Lemonade (6 Pack)
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Ketchup
Please feel free to drop off food at the office!
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Congratulations to the Liebermans, Porters, Fettmans, Pitniis, and Olenicks, who split the grand prize at this year’s Brotherhood Reverse Raffle. Thank you to all those who helped make the hybrid raffle a success, including Patti Green, Darrel Vanest, Rabbi Dr. John Spitzer, Dr. Daniel Charlick, Brotherhood President David Adler, Noah and Mason Olenick, and Natan and Batya Sherwin. We look forward to being “back to normal” next year with steaks and socialization.
Paul Hervey and Dr. Paul Garfinkle, co-chairs
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Volunteer with Temple Israel for the Habitat Faith Build
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The Caring Community of Temple Israel is happy to announce the first annual Mitzvah Day. It will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 1-4 pm. Mitzvah givers of all ages are welcome to help, but those under 13 years old require parental supervision. We will come together as a community to work around Beit Ha'am with both indoor and outdoor opportunities for people of all capabilities. We will be cooking soups and baking challah for those that are ill, as well completing small projects to help our community or to assist those in need.
Projects we will be doing include:
- Cleaning up Northlawn cemetery plots of Temple members- overgrown vegetation, cleaning stones, etc.
- Preparing items to freeze and deliver to members who are ill:
- Preparing soup and matzoh balls, and packaging in containers
- Preparing challah in the morning for 1 hour
- Braiding and baking challah
- Organizing books in the library for Chadash usage
- Helping out a community member at their home - inside or yard work
Please note:
- We ask that people bring their own lawn care supplies, sunscreen and hats (if they have them)
- We will supply bottled water
- We will all meet at Beit Ha'am at 1:00 p.m. for a welcome and introduction
- We will all meet back at Beit Ha’am at 3:30 p.m. for cookies and conversation
SIGN UP TODAY AT
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REGISTER NOW!
Friday, June 17
5:00 p.m.
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Israel – An Interfaith Wonder
February 4 – February 15, 2023 (with optional extensions)
Led by Pastor Michael Wallace (Christ Presbyterian Church) and
Rabbi David Komerofsky (Temple Israel)
Contact Rabbi Komerofsky for more information, and visit www.templeisraelcanton.org/israel to sign up for an informational session on Friday, June 10 after the service.
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Save the Date - August 11th
The Jane Zoldan Blood Drive
Please join us Thursday, August 11 from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Beit Ha'am as we resume our Annual Blood Drive, in memory of Janie Zoldan.
Janie loved greeting all of the donors and thanking them for their life-saving donations. This year, we will gather in her honor. Starting July 1, donors may register and schedule their blood donation through a soon-to-be active website. We will post the website link in the weekly eNewsletter beginning July 5. Please reach out to Debbie Sinopoli, Debbie.sinopoli3@gmail.com or Randi Smuckler randismuckler@yahoo.com with any questions.
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June 3
Maurice Adelman
Marvin Edward Axelrod
Maxine Bloom
Annetta T. Cooper
Rhonda L. Davis
Mary R. Fetters
Roslyn Fuerman
Solomon Gelfand
Dr. Robert A. Harris
Eleanor Hasko
Edith Hawthorne
Sylvia Henkin
Diane Ruth Kirschner
Edith Kline
Florence M. Landau
Joe Leavitt
Nathan Lipson
Melvin M. Mathes
Morris Olden
Dino Pellegrene
Gertrude Reines
Gloria Schmidt
Minnie Singelbaum
Abe Sokol
Marion Speckter
Joseph Spiegel
Donald Stein
Leonard Steinberg
Aaron M. Sternberg
Boyd Strawn
Elaine Tenenbaum
Libby Weiner
Bess Weinstein
PFC Bernard Wilkof
Jacob Winkler
Miriam Winkler
June 10
Bettie Alper
Judith Elsa Blau
Franklin Allan Caplan
Norma Chapman
Reisha Cohn
Sidney Erlanger
Ellen Ferne
Helen Finkelstein
Dr. Jerome Fladen
Milton Fleisher
Saul Henkin
Barbara Singer Hennes
Isaac Hirschheimer
Elaine Jay
Barry Kane
David J. Lavin
Ernest A. Leb
Forest McVicker
Dora Newman
Harry Newpoff
James Queen
Naomi Rapport
Suzanne Roth
Arthur L. Rubenstein
Aaron Scholnik
Minnie Shifman
Tillie Speyer
Philip M. Twersky
Louis Weiner
Elsie Wilkof
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June 17
Zachary Charles Anna
Louise Autilio
Annie Cohen
Lester Cohen
Mark Dubin
Jack Fisher
Jacob Garber
Miriam Goldberg
Yetta Goldstein
Dorothy Gordon
Harry Greenberger
Dr. Charles Greene
Rose Guren
Lena S. Halle
Richard Henning
Miriam Grossman Hunter
Eva Kasse
Faye Katz
Rabbi Charles Latz
Nathan Lockshin
Mary Jane Lottman
Hilda Love
William Love
Sandra Miller
Jacob Nobil
Jerome Nusbaum
Dr. James Reinglass
Lottie Resnick
Eva Rich
Robert Rodgers
Carlos Rozenbaum
Evelyn Rudolph
Lenore Sachs
Anna Schweitzer
Jeannine Thompson
Bernard Winkler
Joseph Winkler
June 24
Ruby W. Altman
Frances Cohn
Simon Cooper
Abe Dreyer
Daniel Einstein
Ruth Einstein
LaDeane Fetters
Rudolph Glaser
Michael Gold
Minette Goldsmith
Ida Sylvia Jacobson
Charles Kades
Joseph Kline
Paul Klotz
Genevieve Lottman
Lena Mestel
Lillian Munk
Sally Ortman
Tamir Porter
Meyer Putterman
Harry Roth
Rebecca Stearn
Thelma Strawn
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Mazel Tov To:
Geoffrey Saltarelli, son of Eileen and Matt Saltarelli and brother of Andrew was married to Alexa Broadbent in an intimate ceremony in Brevard, NC on May 22, 2022. They were joined by their immediate family and blessed with grandparents on both sides of the family.
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The Temple's sympathy is extended to the family of:
- Dr. Alan Kamen
- Sherry Kitzen
- Myron "Mike" Friedman (brother of Robert Friedman)
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Temple Israel Endowments
Lockshin-Goldenfeld Religious School
In Memory of
- Dr. Alan Kamen, by Shirley Lockshin & Family
Gladys & Sanford S. Lazarus Memorial Endowment for the Arts
In Memory of
- Larry Green, by Dori Smith
J. Edward and Janet S. Diamond Senior Enhancement
In Memory of
- Dr. Alan Kamen, by Robert & Joan Diamond
Temple Israel Restricted Funds
Kiddush Fund
In Memory of
- Julia Banks, by Fran Ransom
- William Landau & Florence Landau, by Estabelle Landau
- Elaine Tenenbaum, by Harlene Smuckler
- Rose Smuckler, by Harlene Smuckler
Fine Arts Fund
In Recovery of
- Dennis Glazer, by Betty Smith
Floral Fund
In Recovery Of
- Marianne Glazer, by Betty Smith
Mazon Fund - A Jewish Response to Hunger
In Memory of
- Mark Alper, by Ron Ward, Ellis & Kim Parish
- Susan & Sam Wilkof's nephew - Geoffrey, by Adele & Ron Gelb, Jo-Anne & Ed Buxbaum
- Minnie Shifman, by Harlene Smuckler
In Recovery of
- Bob Narens, by Barbara Rosenstock
- Marianne Glazer, by Adele & Ron Gelb
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
In Memory of
- Dr. Alan Kamen, by Adele & Ron Gelb, Marilyn & Paul Feldman, Jo-Anne & Ed Buxbaum, Adele & Ron Gelb, Diana Collum, Karen & Stan Bertman, Sue Shafer, Gail & Ted Goldman,
Ed & Janet Diamond, Dr. Alan Meshekow, Eileen & Irv Dinn, Gary & Linda Sirak, Linda
& Mike Alperin
- Sherry Kitzen, by Eileen & Irv Dinn
In Appreciation of
- Rabbi Komerofsky for Yom Ha'Shoah Service, by Bonnie Manello
In Honor of
- Eileen & Irv Dinn's great grandson - Remi, by Linda & Arnie Rosenblatt
In Recovery of
- Bob Narens, by Linda & Arnie Rosenblatt
Rabbi Spitzer Endowment for Social Justice & Action
In Appreciation of
- Rabbi Spitzer for Yom Ha'Shoah Service, by Bonnie Manello
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Temple Israel
432 - 30th Street NW
Canton, OH 44709
Phone: 330-455-5197
Fax: 330-455-5268
The staff’s direct phone numbers are listed below their email addresses
Rabbi David Komerofsky
rabbi@templeisraelcanton.org
330-445-2406
Rabbi Emeritus John H. Spitzer
john.h.spitzer@gmail.com
Julie Zorn, Chadash, Engagement & Outreach Director
chadash@jewishcanton.org
330-445-2853
Debbie Spetich, Temple Office
office@templeisraelcanton.org
330-445-2852
Temple President — John Spera
jspera1@outlook.com
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Temple Israel | www.templeisraelcanton.org
Facebook @templeisraelcanton
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