KULANU A Magazine That Highlights "All of Us"
IN THIS ISSUE:
Adult Education Opportunities in 5783 Five Things to Know for the High Holy Days Our Dedicated Volunteers
AUGUST 2022
Av/Elul 5782
At a Glance: August Brotherhood Dinner Monday, August 1 at 6:30pm All the men of IHC are invited to join Brotherhood at The Rusty Bucket. There's no agenda, just come out and enjoy dinner with friends, both new and old. Lilith Salon Monday, August 1 at 12:30pm The Sisterhood sponsored Lilith Salon will be meeting for lunch at the Rusty Bucket. This month's discussion topics will focus on content from the Spring 2022 issue of Lilith magazine including, dreams and rituals to practice when we move. You can get a copy of the magazine from the IHC library or online at lilith.org. For more information about this month's gathering contact Andrea Burnett at aburnett2@gmail.com. IHC Blood Drive Sunday, August 21 from 8:00am-1:00pm Do a mitzvah by donating blood that could help save a life. Sign up for a time slot today! Brit Olam Monthly Meeting Monday, August 22 at 7:00pm via Zoom Find your place at IHC with the Brit Olam Social Justice Team! Whether solving the homelessness and eviction problems, refugee and immigration rights, voters’ rights or other issues, this is the team for you. Derech Torah Begins Wednesday, August 24 from 6:30-8:30pm Jewish Learning Program Begins Sunday, August 28 from 9:30-11:45am
Gift Shop Hours ednesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm W Fridays, 5:15-6:15pm Sunday Gift Shop hours of 9:30am-12:00pm will return when the Jewish Learning Program is back in session. Regular weekday hours will return after Labor Day. You can also make an appointment to shop by emailing ihcsisterhoodgiftshop1@gmail.com.
Highlighted Calendar of Events View our most up-to-date calendar on the IHC website at ihcindy.org. Scheduled events are subject to change.
Installation of Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader Friday, August 26 at 6:15pm After a two-year, pandemic-induced delay, IHC is excited to finally be able to gather in person to install and celebrate our associate rabbi Jordana ChernowReader. The entire IHC community is invited to take part in this wonderful evening which will include a special guest speaker during Shabbat services. Afterward, we will gather for a celebratory Oneg Shabbat. Sisters in Reform Judaism, The Text and Our Lives Saturday, August 27, start time TBD Come to a special program with Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader and her sisters Rabbi Mari Chernow and Rabbi Illana Mills.
IHC Family News We Celebrate the B'nai Mitzvah of: James Beisel will be called to the Torah on August 6, 2022. He is entering eighth grade at Fall Creek Junior High. James loves playing soccer, bike riding, and golfing. James participates in the school robotic and math club. He likes collecting things such as trading cards and fidgets. James is on the Honor Roll. His teachers recognized him as student of the month for his positive attitude and love for learning. His parents are Katherine and Jason Beisel. James has two younger sisters-Olivia and Sara. Joel Kaprove will be called to the Torah on August 13, 2022. He is entering seventh grade at Carmel Middle School. He enjoys spending time with friends and watching movies. Joel was proud to be selected to give the class speech for his fifth grade graduation. His father is Matthew Kaprove. His mother is Amanda Lucas. Joel has two sisters-Bethanie and Caroline. Simon Kahn will be called to the Torah on August 20, 2022. He is entering seventh grade at Creekside Middle School where he has had many academic and leadership successes. He plays the trombone for the Creekside Band. Simon enjoyed his first season running track, but basketball remains his favorite way to spend his time, along with spending time with his friends in person or on FaceTime. His proud parents are Brian and Emily Kahn. Simon has two brothers-Noah and Eli. His grandparents are Shelley and Marshall Kahn, Ellen and Bob Briggs, as well as, Rose and Phil Quandt.
The best efforts were taken to create the following lists since the last issue of the Kulanu. Please reach out to communications@ihcindy.org if you believe there was an omission or error.
We Celebrate with the Following: Ruth Anderson, mother of Madeline Anderson, who was ordained as a rabbi. The family of Marilyn & Gene Glick z''l, who were posthumously named Hoosier Jewish Legends by the Indiana Jewish Historical Society. A ceremony to recognize the Glicks and other recipients will be held at the Indianapolis JCC on August 21. Eli Isaacs, who received the David M. Cook Memorial Award at the JCRC's Annual Meeting. Jamie Ratner Rich was welcomed as the JCRC's new president, and outgoing president Miriam Dant was recognized for her service.
We Note with Sorrow the Deaths of: Yolanda Foster Larry Harrison Rex Hindman Ernest Lorch Nathan Miller Scott Nahmias Douglas Popp Nannette Tesser Jerome Yale
*z''l stands for zichronam livracha, which means "may their memory be for blessing"
A Sneak Peek at Adult Education in 5783 Ongoing Offerings
February
Shabbat Morning Torah Study Saturdays at 9:00am
Megillat Esther with Cantor Marer Thursdays (12:00-1:00pm) February 9, 16, 23, and March 2
Torah Talk Select Wednesdays at 9:30am
September
March
Intro Shabbat, September 16, 6:15-9:00pm (for Introduction to Judaism students)
Intro to Judaism Spring semester with the rabbis (in person) Wednesdays (6:45-8:30pm) March 1-April 26
Sessions offered during Rosh Hashanah Retreat
October Sessions offered during Yom Kippur afternoon A Time to Prepare with Rabbi Krichiver and Cantor Marer Tuesdays (7:00-8:30pm) October 25-December 13 Intro to Judaism Fall semester with the rabbis (in person) Wednesdays (6:45-8:30pm) October 19-December 7 Kids Today with Rabbi Chernow-Reader Sundays (10:00 – 11:00am) October 30, November 6
November The God I Don’t Believe In with Rabbi Chernow-Reader Friday mornings, November 4, 11, 18 Hiddur Mitzvah (Beautifying the Mitzvah) with Rabbi Shapiro Times/Dates TBD (November, February, and April)
January Love Is a Many Splendored Thing with Rabbi Chernow-Reader Tuesdays (7:00-8:00pm) January 17, 24, 31 Kids Today with Rabbi Chernow-Reader Sundays (10:00-11:00am) January 22, 29
You Want Women to Do What? with Rabbi Shapiro Thursdays (7:00-8:30 pm) March 16, 23, 30
April A Chance for Peace in the Middle East with Rabbi Krichiver Tuesdays (7:00-8:30pm) April 25 and May 2, 9
Unless otherwise noted, all adult education offerings are available in person and online. Zoom links will be shared with participants once registered for a class. To register for all non-ongoing classes, contact our Assistant to the Office of Lifelong Learning Beth Meade-Hession at 317-255-6647. Classes are included with IHC membership.
A Message From Your Clergy This year. I want to look at the story through the lens of failure. I don’t want to see Abraham as the faithful servant of God, whose blind obedience is rewarded with God’s love. Instead, let us explore Abraham’s flaws, his failings and his misconceptions. His is a failure to listen, a failure to advocate for his family. He fails in his understanding of God’s command, and he fails his son completely. They never speak to each other again.
“Do not raise your hand against the boy, for now I know that you fear God” Once again, we turn our thoughts to the end of the long days of summer, towards new beginnings of the fall and a new Jewish year. I look forward to just about everything about our High Holy Days, even grappling with challenging texts which always seem to shed new light on the problems plaguing our world. But there is one text I struggle with so much each year, I will admit to wondering, from time to time, why we continue to read it. God calls to Abraham and says – you know that son I finally granted you? The one who is the very embodiment of the promise I just made to you that your future is secure? Well, now I want you to willingly give that son back to Me, as a test. This is a terrible deal, Abraham. We implore you not to take it. Does God really demand these sorts of tests of loyalty? Are there deeper layers to uncover, which might soothe the shock we feel? In one of my favorite interpretations of this text, we are told that Abraham has failed, already and completely from the first moment by misunderstanding what God is asking him to do. In the text God says, “Go to the land of Moriah, and offer [Isaac] up, lift him up to one of the heights I will show you.” Understandably, Abraham assumes his child is to be sacrificed. But what God actually asks him to do is to elevate him. The verb “to slaughter for sacrifice” doesn’t show up until Abraham reaches for his knife atop the mountain.
The Sages point out that wherever in Torah the word "Lord" (YHVH) is used, it refers to God’s attribute of mercy. And wherever God (Elohim) is used, it refers to the attribute of justice. They remind us that these two divine attributes are both holy. But without the one balancing the other our world could not exist. A world ruled by strict justice could not account for the second chances each of us needs and deserves. And a world ruled only by mercy would never hold us accountable for our actions. We need both. In the first half of the Akedah narrative, the term used for God is Elohim, the God of justice and retribution (Gen 22:1-10). In the latter half, YHVH, Lord is used to refer to the Divine (ibid 11-19). Each appears exactly five times in the text. It is as if the Torah is communicating something to us between the lines of the story. This lesson weaves itself throughout the tale, and illuminates something truly special – something we are desperate to hear on Rosh Hashanah. The sages see the Akedah as a story of God’s presence moving from the Throne of Justice to the Throne of Mercy. Abraham’s actions move God away from Elohim and towards YHVH; God realizes that while we all may deserve strict judgement, that we are worthy of divine mercy, as is everyone. God’s mercy inspires our own mercy – for ourselves, and for one another. Only by showing mercy – compassion, empathy, thoughtfulness to one another, do we move this world a notch closer to perfection. And in that mission, there is no room for misunderstanding. Rabbi Brett Krichiver
High Holy Days 5783: Five Things to Know Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation wants to make sure our members and their guests are ready to enter the year 5783 in a manner that is more similar to pre-pandemic times. Below are five things you need to know about marking the High Holy Days with IHC. Our services will be offered in person and on livestream via the IHC website or Facebook Page. Select services will also be broadcast live on WICR 88.7-FM. We have made the decision that everyone must be registered to attend in person services for the High Holy Days. Registration will not be available at the door. Unregistered guests are welcomed to join us via livestream. We thank you in advanced for understanding these safety and security protocols. Online registration will open to members in good standing starting August 22. Registration will be open to the public starting September 12. Use ShulCloud to complete your online registration. Please call the temple at 317-255-6647 if you need assistance with registration. Whether your partnership with IHC spans several decades or is new, your support is what makes everything IHC does possible. The High Holy Day Appeal is vital in fulfilling our budget. By reaching this year’s goal of $50,000, it ensures all congregants get to experience Judaism in a way that is meaningful to them, without financial barriers. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, means we can continue to grow. There are three ways to contribute to the High Holy Day Appeal: Check made payable to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation with the memo “HHD Appeal”. Login to ShulCloud and make your donation using credit card or ACH and select “HHD 2022 High Holy Day Appeal” Include your contribution when you register for High Holy Days services Below are the important dates to remember for the High Holy Days. Watch your mailbox and email for more details on specific services and experiences. September 25 September 26 October 4 October 5
Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Kol Nidre Yom Kippur
Who Is IHC? A Spotlight on Our Volunteers IHC is nothing without our members, especially those who tirelessly put in the time and effort into our community. In this issue of the Kulanu, we want to highlight four of these dedicated volunteers so you can get to know who they are, in their own words, and what drives them to give back to our temple.
Rhonda Berns is always willing to jump in to help and offer support to those who need it. She spends time helping in the Sisterhood Gift Shop. She also has stepped up to help with Oneg Shabbat and does a wonderful job with keeping our temple beautiful with projects like the planters on the steps of the South entrance.
How long have you been a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation? I have been a member since I can remember. My family lived at 70th and Meridian and we walked to temple for High Holidays. That's when the congregation parked on the street! Why did you decide to be a part of the IHC community? Member of IHC since childhood... Consecration in 10th Street temple and onward. Please don't ask about the water balloons on Confirmation trip. What motivates you to volunteer your time at IHC? I am truly enjoying my retirement and giving of my time came easily to temple. Gardening in the pots around the building, onegs, Sisterhood events and the Gift Shop to name a few. What is a story or memory about IHC that you reflect fondly on, or like to share with others? Harvey Gaddie was such a dedicated employee and I enjoyed being in his company. I had many delightful milestones when growing up and now more to come with my grandkids.
Andy Ball wears many hats at temple, sitting on the House and Finance committees and being part of Brotherhood. His expertise and knowledge was incredibly helpful in tackling necessary building repairs during the pandemic.
How long have you been a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation? 30 years this summer Why did you decide to be a part of the IHC community? Well, that’s a funny story. When we moved here from Texas in late summer of 1992, we came from a Conservative Shul in Dallas. We thought our daughter, Michelle, would start Hebrew school a year later at a Reform congregation and thus give us time to get to know the city, people, etc. Then we found out that the BJE served all congregations… However, we have remained members because of the friends we have made and because of the Rosh Hashanah Retreat, which is like no other. What motivates you to volunteer your time at IHC? I was raised by parents and grandparents who volunteered and instilled a sense of giving back to the community in me. What is a story or memory about IHC that you reflect fondly on, or like to share with others? All of the Rosh Hashanah Retreats over the years (20+); Brotherhood making latkes for religious school; and the time a former Brotherhood member brought pepperoni pizza when we were setting up the sukkah. When I think of IHC, I think of... Lots of friends
When I think of IHC, I think of... I cherish going to Shabbos Services. It gives me time to reflect on the week and catch my breath! Outside of IHC, what do you do? During the day, you can find me playing Maj, pickleball, kayaking, and volunteering at the Maurer (BJE) library, Congregation Beth Shalom Bingo and my newest fun thing...working for a well-known caterer as a server. What a blast! I would be remiss if not to mention my time spent with my Noblesville and Florida little ones!
Outside of IHC, what do you do? For the past year, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Indy Fringe Theatre and volunteered with the organization for about 10 years. I have been a volunteer for about 20 years at the Indianapolis Art Center where I work with students in the sculpture studio while also working on my own metal sculptures. In addition, I volunteer at Newfields and the Eiteljorg Museums. Last July, I retired from AT&T and haven’t looked back!
Bennie Silver
Barb Levy
is heavily involved in Sisterhood, currently serving as VP of Social Action. She leads several Tikkun Olam initiatives, most notably food drives and a school supply drive for students at Greenbriar Elementary. Over the years, she has also volunteered her time in the Sisterhood Gift Shop.
sits on several committees at temple including the House, Back to the Building, and Finance. Her involvement has been extensive over the years from being a part of Mitzvah Stitchers and serving on the temple's renovation committee.
How long have you been a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation? I joined IHC in the mid 1970s. Why did you decide to be a part of the IHC community? I had attended services with friends for years, even though I was raised at different local synagogues. After graduating from college and working for a few years, I made the decision to become part of the IHC community for many reasons, but most importantly because as a young person I was welcomed with open arms. What motivates you to volunteer your time at IHC? Giving back has always been important to me. Volunteering to help children and their families with necessities that most of us take for granted is my passion. Our Sisterhood Social Action Committee has given me the opportunity to involve many others who share the same ideals. What is a story or memory about IHC that you reflect fondly on, or like to share with others? There are many memories happy and sad, but the best one is our wedding in 1988 officiated by Rabbi Jon Stein and Cantor Janice Roger. Beautiful day and meaningful ceremony. When I think of IHC, I think of... family, friendship and Sisterhood. Outside of IHC, what do you do? Now that I am retired, I find that I am busier than when I was working. I love baking and cooking, especially trying new recipes. Unfortunately, I collect cookbooks that now number in the hundreds! Other pastimes include working jigsaw puzzles, reading, cross stitch, and my latest find, Boggle puzzles. In addition to the volunteering that I do through Sisterhood, I have formed a very diverse group of individuals who help support McKinney Vento children in Washington Township by providing school supplies, food, clothing, and holiday surprises. I love traveling with my husband including yearly road trips and cruising.
How long have you been a member of IHC? 55 years Why did you decide to join IHC? When we moved to Indy from Chicago in 1967, one of the first things we did was join IHC. We wanted to become a part of the Jewish community and found IHC the place to start on that path. What motivates you to volunteer your time at IHC? The deep feeling I have for IHC. What is a story or memory about IHC that you reflect fondly on, or like to share with others? My joyful experience as a member of the first adult b’nai mitzvah class. When I think of IHC, I think of... my religious home. Outside of IHC, what do you do? Enjoying the company of my daughter and my friends, reading, knitting, travelling and volunteering keeps me quite busy.
Looking to invest your time and talents at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation? Please reach out to the contacts below: IHC Sisterhood Ruth Anderson, ruth_anderson@me.com IHC Brotherhood Neal Ginsburg, nealnj@hotmail.com IHC Executive Director Peter Smithhisler, petes@ihcindy.org IHC Board Connection to Committees Jon Barefoot, jbarefoo@gmail.com Sarah Freeman, sarahelizabethfreeman@gmail.com
Temple Library As always, the summer seems to have “flown by” and we are returning to our program year routines. The library is trying to consolidate some of our collection, and we need your help in doing so. Please keep an eye out for IHC Temple Library books. We are talking about books with spine labels that may be covered with yellow or red protective labels (children or youth books) or plain white labels, some with a colored dot (books for adults or teens). If the numbers or writing on the labels haven’t faded, then they should be written in ink – not typed. There should be a book pocket in each book as well. If you have such a book, or books, at home, please return it/them as soon as possible. Best part - there is no fine! Note that we, rarely, can add donated books to the collection. What we are looking for now are books already part of our collection.
Evelyn Pockrass, Librarian Upcoming Jewish Book Club Selections The Jewish Book Club is a great way for book lovers to enjoy getting to know each other through lively discussion about great books with Jewish and literary value. The book club has been meeting on Zoom at 12:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month. You can read full book descriptions for each title here. If you would like to take part, please email IHC librarian Evelyn Pockrass for additional details.
August 9 The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
Also, note that the IHC Caring Community has graciously offered to partner with the library in order to help homebound congregants borrow and return our library books.
September 13
Contact evelynp@ihcindy.org or ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com for further details.
The Third Daughter by Talia Carner
“There’s a Jewish book waiting for you at the Temple Library”
October 11 Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood by Mark Oppenheimer
November 8 Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict
December 13 The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel
May Their Memory Be for Blessing... August Yahrzeits August 1 Sol Bergstein Ruth Eddis Max Lieberman Rose Nortman Carolyn Perlman Rose Rosman Gloria Sunwald Debbie Zukof August 2 Jacob Dee Joe Gerson Natalie Joseph Charlotte Schiff Esther Silberman August 3 Esther Cavannaugh David Dlott Elliott Fuldauer Sidney Greenberger Mabelle Hendleman Morris Hillman David Krieger Ethyl Morse Michael Rodgers Pearl Shonfield Charles Sydney Mitchell Tavel August 4 Carol Behr Hilda Bergstein Irving Cohen Bonnie Goodman Ella Katona Fannye Levy Robert Markus Harry Solomon Harry Stadler Frances Whitson August 5 Bryan Davis Richard Law Isadore Rosenfield June Sussman August 6 Morris Bank Donald Bell Zelda Epstein Albert Goldhamer Lee Leventhal A. Edward Mantel Ethel Roth Bette Schnur Rosadelle Spanier Brenda Tobin August 7 Harry Cohen Renate Eckman Lena Glass Mollie Glick John Winslow Hiser Phyllis Jordan Charlie Scheffler
August 8 Eleanor Alexander Maureen Crespo Howard Kraner Melvin Lobb Rachel Lowe Ruth Medias Maurice Newman Joan Ossip Hannah Rosen Harry Steingold Esther Tolmach August 9 Floyd Freeman Katherine Langman Jacob Nelson Celia Segal Jeno Stern Anne Wohlmuth Blanche Wolf August 10 Adolph Biccard Charles Cohen Lottie Cooper Sara Kolodin Isadore Mirkin Sidney Rice Mayme Tavel August 11 Florence Goldberg Joseph Orenstein Gladys Hurwitz Charles Karsch Bertha Spak Tillie Sussman Paul Paul August 12 Bill Duncanson Kenneth Goldstein Susan Leibow Maurel Rothbaum Daniel Wolf August 13 Bob Barcheck Rose Bassler Sarah Cohen Marie Efroymson Jody Foster Rose Foster Robbie Greenberger Sidney Josephson Max Mayer Natalie Reed Loretta Rose August 14 Steve Ancel Jules Barrash Abe Borinstein Marcus Borinstein Steve Gavin Sandra Meyer Dona Patchett Marcus Simon Christopher Walsh Anne Zwirn
August 15 Charles Butcher Barbara Cohn Eugene Fishman Jack Ladin Helen Rohde Cyril-Ann Rosenberg Morris C. Rothbard Elizabeth Rudick Carolyn Winn August 16 Raymond Goodman Phyllis Himelstein Kiefer Lazarus Phyllis Netzord George Owens Bradford Pearl Sylvia Stavitsky Judy Upman August 17 Folkert Anema Steve Dansker Jacob Friedman Albert Krauthamer Howard Mass Grace Nefouse Herman Nides Leo Paul Henry Schahet Beverly Schiff August 18 Daniel Goodman Morris Jaffe Richard Katz David Kempler Gertrude Layton Edis Parkans Joseph Ruekberg Frances Segal Blanche Sulkin August 19 Sophie Bogar Donald Bogar Ralph Doehrman Deborah Downs Jacob Goodman Harry Kaufman Ernest Mayer Joel Morse August 20 Walter Bellman Sidney Ehrenwald Helen Engleberg Ida Kelber Herbert Klineman Jeanette Shonfield Louis Skolnick
August 21 Robert Bodner Manuel Freeman Selma Herman Daniel Hewitt Janet Koppelson Milton Law Helen Medias Minnie Roth Miriam Schwartz David Zoll August 22 Kim Barcheck David Broxmeyer Bess Goldstein Betsy Lutz Bette Lyons Irwin Rose Esther Rosenberg Laney Silver August 23 Justin Gould Robert Grow Norman Kahn Rhea Krulewitch Anita Lowe Robert Lowe Jane Schloss Edward Traugott August 24 Stanley Craig Carol Finkel Melvin First Mose Levenstein Rose Simon August 26 Lena Cohen Micki Cooley Robert Cooper Henry Fleck Becky Levin Beatrice Mantel Rita Stark Louis Wolf William Wolf Shirley Wormser
August 27 Sallie Dodson Ryan Barrett Asher Hyatt Sadie Meyer Isaac Perlstein Anna Sugarman Edna Weiner August 28 Sophie Blieden Morrie Gumbiner Alex Levinsohn Myron Rapkin Marvin Rubner August 29 Jennifer Berebitsky Emmanuel Burman Ronald Cottman Ernest Roth Rodney Shepherd August 30 Evelynne Fuldauer Fred Gerber Inge Hauschild Matilda Hurwitz Hy Jacobs Mona Levy Max Mandel Stella Winkelman August 31 Al Booth Carolyn Brinkley Susan Cohen Margo Wendy Gottesman Katy Lazerov Frances Rothschild Louis Schwartz
Reading the name of a loved one on a yahrzeit is a way to honor them, their lives and their memory. Jewish tradition teaches that the memory of one who has lived righteously lives on for blessing. We hope the memories of your loved one will bring you consolation and lighten your grief on their yahrzeit. When a yahrzeit is observed, there is a Jewish custom to give tzedakah. This can be a donation to your favorite charity. If IHC is the charity of your choice, there is a full list of our tzedakah funds at ihcindy.org/give
Temple Donations CONFIRMATION PROJECTS FUNDS DEAN SABLOSKY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Memory of Nathan Miller Phyllis & Ed Gabovitch YOUTH PROJECTS FUNDS MAX STRASHUN TEMPLE TOTS Memory of Jerome Yale Linda & Andy Falender & Family Memory of Nathan Miller Glinda & Joe Edmonds LIBRARY & ARCHIVES FUND JOSEPH CANTOR LIBRARY Memory of Doug Popp Dodie Stein IHC FOUNDATION FUNDS ESKENAZI FAMILY FUND (OUTDOOR BAUTIFICATION) Memory of Jerry Yale The Goldblatt Family FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND Antonio Paolo Zavattini Memory of Nathan Miller Phyllis & Stanley Herman Nancy & Andy Mills Jennifer & Gary Vigran Memory of Jerry Yale Amy & Dwayne Issacs
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS SENIOR RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY Larry & Dona Cohen Jessica & Brad Gershman Jacob Pactor Memory of Nathan Miller Barb Bodner Memory of Jerry Yale Mr. & Mrs. Matt Lutz CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY Jessica & Brad Gershman Memory of Ann Lowenkron Hank Lowenkron RABBI/DIRECTOR OF LIFELONG LEARNING DISCRETIONARY Honor of Maliya Shapiro Becky & Mark Ristow TEMPLE GENERAL FUNDS TEMPLE GENERAL FUND Jennifer & Gary Vigran Honor of Monica Allardt Amy & Dwayne Isaacs Memory of Rakhil Grinshpun Yevgeniya & Mikhail Malyovanny Memory of Nathan Miller Don Boezeman, Heather Minor & friends at Katz, Sapper & Miller Roberta Fine Lori & Bruce Fogelson Brenda & Michael Gordon Joan Isaacson Erin & Jake Kupferman Lynne & Michael Lieber Gary & Phyllis Schahet Ellen & Dave Stafman Olivia Wax & David Lewin Memory of Alan Kranowitz Jennifer Pleasure & Jeremy Kranowitz THE CANTOR JANICE L. ROGER MUSIC AND CULTURAL ARTS FUND Memory of Scott Nahmias Dorit Paul
OUTDOOR BEAUTIFICATION/HARVEY GADDIE FUND Anonymous Larry & Dona Cohen CEMETERY FUND Judy & Sidney Laikin Jesse Lyn Stoner Memory of Nathan Miller Anonymous SOCIAL JUSTICE CHEVRAT CHESED – CARING COMMUNITY Honor of Bob Hewitt Amy & Dwayne Isaacs Memory of Nathan Miller Barb & Michael Blickman Julie & Jon Lewin HUNGER PROGRAM Yevgeniy Linnik Memory of Nathan Miller Myra Fisher Esther & Randy Fishman SECOND HELPINGS Memory of Larry Harrison Alix Litwack GLEANERS FOOD BANK Memory of Gary Traynor Carly Traynor Memory of Jerome Yale Paula Barrett Memory of Rosa Borodaty Irina Zamorsky Memory of Nathan Miller Sarann & Larry Warner Memory of Ernie Lorch Sarann & Larry Warner INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY PROJECT/NETWORK (FAMILY PROMISE) Memory of Nathan Miller Elizabeth and David Copeland SHELLEY SHANE SOCIAL ACTION Carly Traynor
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Celebration Weekend Nov. 4-5
Worship Schedule All services, unless otherwise noted, can be viewed live on IHC website or on the IHC Facebook page.
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It is a mitzvah to sponsor an Oneg Shabbat, whether it is for a special occasion (b'nai mitzvah/baby naming/anniversary) or just because you want to step up to help! You can host alone, as a family, or get a group together to co-host. Sign up to host an Oneg Shabbat.
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Rabbi Brett Krichiver Cantor Aviva Marer Rabbi Jordana Chernow-Reader Rabbi Roxanne Shapiro Cantor Janice Roger Peter Smithhisler Jodi Kaseff Adrienne Aronson-White Emily Kaufmann Matt Hastings Stefanie Shapiro Evelyn Pockrass Kendra Steele Beth Meade-Hession Brigid Maguire Deanna Atteberry Mitch Katz
Senior Rabbi Cantor Associate Rabbi Director of Lifelong Learning Cantor Emerita Executive Director ECC Director Accounting Manager Communications Specialist Youth Engagement Coordinator Learning Experience Coordinator Librarian Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Assistant to Office of Lifelong Learning Clergy Assistant Finance Assistant IHC Board President
Let’s come together to celebrate, stand up for IHC, honor our partnership with Rabbi Brett Krichiver, and to continue all that we do with your support. Here's how you can help out for Celebration Weekend: Donate items, gift cards and experiences for our IHCbay online auction by clicking here. Be a Table Captain and get your table of 8 or more filled. Contact Betsy Backe for details Watch your email and the IHC Facebook Page for volunteer opportunities and details on the tribute booklet.
The IHC Caring Community is now offering ‘Friend to Friend’ support. Homebound, recuperating or battling an illness? Living alone, going through a transition, or just wanting someone to talk to? Our caring volunteers can lend an ear. Please contact the IHC Caring Community at: ihc.caringcommunity@gmail.com