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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RABBI THECALENDAR SYNAGOGUE | CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH | TULSA | OCTOBER 2018 | NO. 10
RACHEL LASER TABLE TALK—SEE PAGE 5 FOR DETAILS
MILESTONES
DIRECTORY
BIRTHS Marc Boone Fitzerman.................................................Rabbi Daniel Shalom Kaiman..................................................Rabbi Sally A. Donaldson................................................ President Dr. Elana Newman........................................ Vice-President Ross Heyman........... Vice-President for Finance/Treasurer Nancy Cohen.......................................................... Secretary Jeremy Rabinowitz......... Synagogue Foundation President Janis Finer, M.D.................................. Sisterhood President Nancy Cohen............................ Sisterhood Gift Shop Chair Sara Levitt..................Director of Jewish Life and Learning Betty Lehman.............................. Synagogue Administrator Shelli Wright........................................... Preschool Director Didi Ralph........................................................... Bookkeeper Valerie Henderson.........................................Rabbis’ Offices Gwenn RedCorn......................................... Co-Receptionist Nikki Johnson............................................. Co-Receptionist
Mazal tov to Noah and Kelsey Krohner on the birth of their daughter Lucille Hayes Krohner on September 20, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. DEATHS Harry Guterman Husband of Frania Guterman Father of Michael and Daniel Guterman Jean Sanditen Wife of Wilfred Sanditen Mother of Harold Sanditen MAZAL TOVS A big mazal tov to Allison Wenger and Hannah Dow, who were both National Merit Semi-Finalists in the national competition. Look for more news as we get closer to the end of the process and final winners are announced!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steven Aberson Brian Brouse Randee Charney Mark Goldman Ross Heyman Matt Katz Jeremy Rabinowitz David Sandler, M.D. John Schumann, M.D. Eva Unterman
Congratulations to Iris Sandler, Kate Lehman, and Jenna Aizenman who have just joined the Sisterhood Board of Directors. Strength to strength! After many years of dreaming, hard work, and investment, Gathering Place Tulsa is now open to the public and positioned to transform the community. Many members of the congregation were involved in efforts to make this a reality. Mazal tov to all involved in this very significant project.
Emily Melton Bolusky Sharon Cash Nancy Cohen Sally Donaldson Barbara Eisen Terry Marcum Dr. Elana Newman Debby Raskin Angela Taubman Ricki Wimmer
Janis Finer, M.D.
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CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH
ON THE COVER
1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 Office: (918) 583‑7121 School: (918) 585‑KIDS Fax: (918) 747-9696 Website: www.tulsagogue.com
In this image, Rembrandt depicts the moment when Joseph reverses the blessings for the sons of Joseph. Reaching over the head of Manasseh, the oldest child, he places his right hand on Ephraim, the youngest, who seems to grow before our eyes. The consolation prize for Manasseh is that he is traditionally associated with Cheshvan, the current month. According to the sages, Cheshvan is the month without a holiday of its own, but it will be the month in which the Messiah finally arrives.
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THE OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7
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TO|GATHER
Join us for ToGather, our new series of Sunday mornings at the Synagogue for young children and their families. ToGather will feature the coziness of our monthly Bibi-Dibi gatherings blended with the best of hands-on Jewish early childhood educational experiences and relationship-building for parents and children alike. This program is geared toward families with children under 4 years old and will run on a quarterly basis. Our theme this month is Let’s Do a Mitzvah!
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A Shabbat experience for our very youngest members, we sit on the floor, sing songs, play games, and dance our way into the weekend. With blessings to share and good food to enjoy, this is one fantastic way to connect to community. Parents, grandparents, and community members are invited to the short service at 6:00 p.m. However, we do ask that you make reservations if you plan to join us for the Shabbat dinner which follows. Visit our website (tulsagogue.com) or call the Office at (918) 583-7121 today.
TABLE TALK ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
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Rachel Laser, the newly appointed President and CEO of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, will join us for a Table Talk dinner and discussion addressing the topic “Religious Liberty in the Era of Trump: Where We Are and Where We’re Going.” Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the talk to follow at 7:00 p.m. No reservations are necessary for the talk and dessert reception, but please visit our website and make reservations if you plan to join us for the meal. Table Talk dinners are designed to inspire stimulating conversation around the Shabbat table by offering thought leaders an opportunity present on a topic and then facilitate a communal discussion. See our featured article on page 5 for more information.
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Kum Essen V Copies of this classic volume are still available. Stop by the gift shop soon.
SEVENTEENTH STREET DELI
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A destination for fall dining, our Jewish Deli opens its doors to anyone eager to experience the smells and tastes of Jewish culture. You can make your reservations by visiting www. tulsadeli.org or calling the Synagogue Office. Knishes, pastrami, corned beef—it’s all waiting for you at the deli. Make yourself happy with a pastrami sandwich! Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.
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BIBI-DIBI: SHABBAT FOR LITTLE ONES
A New Youth Choir at The Synagogue.
ALL RehearsalS on SundayS,
MILLENNIALS: LEND A HAND
BEGINNING AT noon until 1:15 p.m.
Join us for an evening of giving back to the community and then settling in for face time on Cherry Street. We’ll start at the Community Food Bank of Northeastern Oklahoma packaging and sorting food for the community and then make our way over to Roosevelt’s for drinks and savories. Can’t join us for both? Join us for one part of the evening! RSVP to Sara Levitt at slevitt@bnaiemunah.com and check the Congregation B’nai Emunah Facebook event’s page for more information.
RSVP to slevitt@bnaiemunah.com.
MORE MUSIC AT THE SYNAGOGUE? WE'RE ON IT!
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FROM RABBI FITZERMAN
OCTOBER CALENDAR
SISTERHOOD
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PLANET EARTH
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The very first sermon I wrote in Rabbinical School was a little piece on the meaning of Sukkot. It tackled an issue I thought was interesting (and still do): why do we trim trees and grasses to cover the sukkah? Wouldn’t it be nicer to set the sukkah under a tree, and let green, living boughs serve the purpose of a roof? Either that or a spreading vine. Imagine a grape arbor used for a sukkah,
BOOKSMART: JEFFREY EUGENIDES
Jeffrey Eugenides, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, visits the Synagogue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Virgin Suicides and his story collection Fresh Complaint. Tickets can be purchased through MagicCityBooks.com. You may also call or stop by the store. Each ticket provides two seats and comes with a copy of Fresh Complaint or the new edition of The Virgin Suicides; your choice! The evening will be moderated by Keija Parssinen. This event is co-presented by Booksmart Tulsa, The Synagogue, Magic City Books, and The University of Tulsa's Creative Writing Program. The program begins at 7:00 p.m.
It wasn’t much as a sermon, then or now, but I still like some of the things I said. I tried to argue that Sukkot was a reminder about our relationship with the earth and our role as stewards. If the Bible is right, we are fated to be cultivators: planting, reaping, and otherwise tending the earth. Our tradition allows us the yield of our fields, but requires that we protect the land that supports us. That means never more than we really need. The schach (vegetation) that covers the sukkah has to be just enough to shade those who dwell in it, but not so much that it shuts out the light. The cultivator is permitted to cut vegetation for Sukkot, but his hand needs to be light and respectful.
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SHABBAT FOR EVERYONE
A monthly, musical, Shabbat celebration. This is a destination for joyful singing, lively dancing, and vibrant communal experiences. At 6:15 p.m., we will begin with a special Shabbat dinner. We cook and clean so that you can truly enjoy the pleasures of a restful Shabbat. By 7:00 p.m., we will be singing, storytelling, and experiencing the warmth of Shabbat at B’nai Emunah. No reservations are necessary for the service, but please RSVP for the meal by visiting our website or calling the Synagogue office.
I hope that we’re doing a better job than before. As you may have heard, we’re getting serious about sustainability. Led by Betty Lehman, our professional family and volunteers, we turned in a stellar performance this summer. During our debut season as participants in Score3card, Sustainable Tulsa’s program to raise environmental consciousness and performance, we limited our consumption, recycled like crazy, and built a record of excellence in composting. The result of all of this is that we exceeded expectations, rising to silver in our first round of effort. Bronze is below us. Gold and platinum are above.
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SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIP BRUNCH
An annual complimentary brunch and program for members of Sisterhood. This year’s brunch will take place on Sunday morning, October 28, at 9:30 a.m. In addition to a delicious brunch, those attending will have the opportunity to hear Lori Carpenter, an expert in Genetic Counseling, discuss the inspiring breakthroughs in genetic testing and how mapping your DNA can help you with disease prevention. Bette Wozobski will chair this program. For further information, contact Bette at Bizell48@gmail.com.
It was nice to be recognized, but there is more to come. We’ve just gotten word that we are slated to be 2018 Bellmon Award winners for groups that contribute to the well-being of the planet. This is a very high honor, bestowed by the Bellmon Family and a panel of judges with expertise in the field. At the end of November, we’ll attend the Award Banquet and then go back to the serious business of improving our performance. Are we proud? Yes. And we’re doing the right thing. Please call Betty if you have any good ideas about energy consumption, recycling, and eliminating waste. We’re eager to hear from you.
HOUSEKEEPING You can make reservations for any Synagogue event by calling Gwenn or Nikki at the Synagogue Office: (918) 583-7121. You can also use the Reservations Page on the Synagogue website at www.tulsagogue.com.
ADULT INSTITUTE BEGINS THIS YEAR ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT THE SYNAGOGUE. PLEASE CALL MINDY PRESCOTT
On the back inside page of this edition, you’ll find the monthly calendar of the Synagogue, with candlelighting times, our regular service schedule, the ShulSchool and Hebrew Lab calendars, and other routine events.
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FEATURED EVENT FOR OCTOBER RACHEL LASER VISITS THE SYNAGOGUE
We Are and Where We’re Going.” The goal of these dinners is to stimulate interesting conversations amongst the community inspired by the reflections of thought leaders. The Shabbat dinner table is meant to be a place of equality and introspection. Table Talks helps us reach that goal.
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State is an important Washington, D.C. based non-profit dedicated to ensuring a strong separation between church and state as a means of protecting religious freedom. For nearly a century, Americans United has been an important advocacy voice leading conversations on marriage equality, government aid to private religious schools, and the role of partisan politics in religious institutions.
Before the RAC, Rachel directed the Culture Program at Third Way, a Washington, D.C. progressive think tank specializing in understanding and reaching moderates. There, she launched the “Come Let Us Reason Together” initiative, which mobilized evangelical Christians and liberals to work together on critical issues including women’s reproductive freedom and LGBTQ equality. She also helped draft the first-of-its-kind common ground abortion bill to be introduced jointly by pro-life and pro-choice members of Congress. Rachel is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School.
Newly appointed President and CEO Rachel Laser will visit the Synagogue for a Table Talks Shabbat dinner on Friday, October 12. This will be her first visit to Oklahoma in her capacity with Americans United. Rachel Laser has built a significant career engaged in some of this country’s most pressing political issues. Formerly the Deputy Director of the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism, Laser’s Jewish identity plays an important role in her work as a lawyer, advocate, and strategist.
To reserve your spot at the 6:00 p.m. Shabbat dinner, please call our offices or visit our website to make reservations. No reservations are necessary for the talk and discussion at 7:00 p.m.
At the Table Talks Shabbat dinner, Rachel Laser will address the topic “Religious Liberty in the Era of Trump: Where
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Yahrtzeit Plaques We will be placing our next order for memorial plaques in the middle of November. If you would like a plaque made for a loved one, please call Betty Lehman at (918) 583-7121. For an example of our plaques, please see the bronze boards in Memorial Hall to the east of the Schusterman Library.
FROM SARA LEVITT
OUR STUDENTS SPEAK JILLIAN LIEBERMAN
SHIR CHADASH: A NEW SONG
Jillian Lieberman, just back from Ramah in the Rockies, delivered a lovely speech about her summer experience at Shabbat for Everyone in August. Here's her talk:
It feels like yesterday that I was boarding a plane to Tulsa for my in-person interview here at the Synagogue. I had somehow been convinced by Rabbis Fitzerman and Kaiman to visit Tulsa and check out the Synagogue, a mere 5 days after speaking on the phone with them. They asked me to prepare a lesson to teach a 2nd and 3rd grade class on the topic of my choosing. While that topic of the lesson has become foggy, I remember schlepping my guitar on a tiny plane from Denver to Tulsa in anticipation of teaching the class the blessing for learning Torah. While it had been a few years since I had been in the classroom, I knew that singing a song would tie everything together and (hopefully) leave an impact. You know how this story ends, but what I began on that very first day in the Synagogue, has continued to stick with me over the last two and half years.
My name is Jillian Lieberman. I have been a camper at Ramah in the Rockies for two years. I think it is a really good experience to enjoy being a part of a Jewish community. I’m the only Jewish child in my school, so it is hard to explain what’s going on in my life of Judaism when no one else understands. At Ramah, it’s a whole different experience because everybody shares the same beliefs. At Ramah, we get to go horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing and on masa (which means sleeping outdoors, hiking, and being closer to nature). On Shabbat at camp, everyone showers after lunch to prepare for something special. We all sing and dance and hook up arms and it instantly feels like we are all a family.
Music in Jewish education is highly important to me as an educator. Jewish music brings people together, makes liturgy easy to follow along with and helps to teach our children Jewish values, history, and Hebrew. And this stuff doesn’t leave us quickly; I still remember singing Zum Gali Gali in my Pre-K class, and I am still singing the Shabbat chicken soup song with our own preschool students.
I must say a very big thank you to the Synagogue and our Jewish community for providing support and making sure I could go. Also, a big thank you to Morah Sara and the Rabbis for their encouragement. So, if you go to Ramah, you may get homesick like I was, but now that I’m home, I am Ramah sick and can’t wait to get back there! If you ever are lucky enough to go, you will thank your parents everyday until you go back.
When I began my work here, I knew that music would be an important part of our school community. I started right away by shifting the end of the school day to be dedicated to teaching the classic Jewish songs of my own childhood, songs of the holidays, and the trendiest Jewish songs to hit summer camps around the country. At the head of this school year, I am proud to say, I am starting to see the fruits of that labor come to life. I’ve heard from parents about their students singing songs in Hebrew during the week, at bedtime, in the shower, and while eating breakfast. My Jewish educator heart jumps when I hear from students requesting songs for the end of the school day on Sundays. However, the most telling part of this evolution is with the boys in our older grades who, several times this year have spontaneously broken out into song. While playing a game that involved clapping, these young men began singing Siman Tov u-Mazel Tov, and while waiting in the chapel before Ne’ilah this year, requested to stand on the bimah to lead the group in song.
Shabbat shalom!
SUSTAINABILITY News this month? LED lighting has replaced old lighting in seventy percent of the Synagogue. We are on
These students (who also happened to be the students from my interview), exemplify exactly what I had hoped for when I began my career in Tulsa. I know we will continue to utilize music in our school programs alongside bolstering the extra efforts of our Youth Choir, Zemer, as we forge ahead in the years to come. May the sweet voices of our children continue to carry through the walls of the Synagogue!
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When was the last time you had a warm, flaky, delectable knish? We’re now making them at the Seventeenth Street Deli, and you can have your fill on Sunday, October 14. Just call the Synagogue or go to tulsadeli.org.
THANKS
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP A NEW LINE FOR THE GIFT SHOP
TODAH RABBAH Several wonderful people helped to bring a smile and a honey cake to many of our congregants throughout the High Holiday season. Todah rabah to Shahnaz Khalil for her delicious honey cakes and days of baking to sweeten Rosh Ha-Shanah for our community. And thanks to the following who delivered and assembled Rosh Ha-Shanah Baskets this year: Brian Brouse, Sally Donaldson, Jackie Lasky, Matt Levitt, Carol Mandlebaum, Terry Marcum, Elana Newman, Kay Oleinick, Debby Raskin and Emily Smith. We are grateful to all of you!
The Sisterhood Gift Shop is introducing a new line of Judaica jewelry just in time for Fall and Chanukah gifts.
Getting our building in order for the High Holidays is always a great undertaking. A special thank you this year goes to Cheryl Myers who helped us with a significant office reorganization project. Thank you for helping make our space look beautiful.
Stylish and up-to-date, this new line will suit many gift-giving occasions and a variety of ages. The Gift Shop is open every Sunday morning during Religious School hours and during the weekdays. Synagogue staff can assist you with your selection. For further information, feel free to contact Nancy Cohen, Gift Shop Chair.
Our High Holiday services would not be possible without the hard work from a team of individuals who coordinate participation in the Holiday services. Most especially, we are grateful to Brian Brouse for his work leading this effort. Thank you to Randee Charney and Jolene Sanditen for serving as key organizers as well. Thank you to Dennis Johnson for his efforts coordinating Torah rolling and logistics. And of course, thank you to all who assisted in making services a communal effort by participating in services themselves. Thank you to the members of Sisterhood who coordinated our challah and juice break-fast at the end of Yom Kippur. Additionally, High Holidays were greatly benefitted by the team of volunteers who served as ushers throughout the High Holiday season. Thank you to Debby Raskin and her entire team for helping to make our space a welcoming environment. Love the birds from Kapparot? Thank you to Larry and Charlene Dobelbower and their son Jesse for continuing to partner with the Synagogue to enable this unique ritual.
ART FROM THE HEART NEEDS YOUR HELP. DROP YOUR ARTWORKS AT THE SYNAGOGUE.
AUTHOR JEFFREY EUGENIDES AT THE SYNAGOGUE ON OCTOBER 25 SEE PAGE 4 FOR DETAILSF 9
SISTERS | JANET DUNDEE
FROM RABBI KAIMAN
UPCOMING (CONCLUDED) MEMBERSHIP BRUNCH
HOMELESSNESS
Each year Sisterhood sponsors a complimentary brunch and program for members of Sisterhood. This year’s brunch is scheduled for Sunday morning, October 28, at 9:30 a.m. at the Synagogue. In addition to a delicious brunch, those attending will have the opportunity to hear Lori Carpenter, an expert in Genetic Counseling, discuss the inspiring breakthroughs in genetic testing and how mapping your DNA can help you with disease prevention. Bette Wozobski will chair this program. For further information, contact Bette at Bizell48@gmail.com.
I have built many Sukkot in my lifetime. There is real poetry and power embedded in the practice of physically creating a space to satisfy a command of our tradition. Sometimes the building process goes smoothly (this year I am happy to report that our home Sukkah went up in just forty-five minutes!) But other times, the process is much more stop and start with many trips to and from Home Depot defining the experience. No matter the result, constructing a temporary dwelling in our backyards is a meaningful practice which draws our attention to the idea of shelter, instability, and our relationship with the natural world. For many of us who live in safe and stable housing, we can take for granted the benefits afforded by this basic necessity. Sukkot is a helpful reminder of our privileges. At the same time, it highlights the need for shelter and housing in our community.
It is not too late! Our Membership Drive continues this month and we seriously want you! Membership dues are $36 and can be mailed by check payable to B’nai Emunah Sisterhood to Rebecca Plunkett, Financial and Corresponding Secretary or pay by credit card. Donations are always welcome. Your support makes it possible for Sisterhood to meet its annual commitment to the Religious School. Contact Rebecca at (918) 899-4155, or mail to Rebecca at 1115 S. Desert Palm Court, Broken Arrow 74012.
The simple truth is that homelessness is a real and pervasive issue in our city. The most recent data shows a 7 percent increase in homelessness over the last decade. Causes are varied, and often it takes the concerted efforts of many to help an individual or family get to a position of safety and stability. And so Sukkot reminds us of our work.
Dues can also be paid at the door when attending the Membership Brunch. Save the date and watch for information on reservations.
Over the past several months I have been truly impressed by the outcomes of our congregational effort to provide care kits for the homeless. The straightforward idea has given our community a tangible way to respond to the faces of homelessness we encounter as we navigate our city. My sincere thanks to Jolene Sanditen and our Sisterhood for the leadership of this initiative. This ongoing project is one good way to help us respond to the pervasive challenge of homelessness in Tulsa.
CARE KITS FOR THE HOMELESS Jolene Sanditen reports that Sisterhood volunteers put together 100 Care Kits for people who are in need of personal care items. Sisterhood wants to thank those who contributed donations for the kits recently prepared. If you want to pick up a few Care Kits to keep in your car to pass out to a homeless person, you can find these Kits at the Synagogue. Jolene is continuing to chair this project and sets as our next goal an additional hundred Care Kits! This project can use white tube socks, travel size shampoo, soap, lotion, combs, memo pads, disposable razors and individual snacks such as pudding cups, applesauce cups, juice boxes and other shelf stable items.
Sarah-Anne Schumann has continued to bring our members together to serve breakfast every fourth Sunday of the month at Iron Gate . If you are age 13 or older and want to join the Iron Gate Breakfast Club, contact Sarah-Anne at
Another project which has been personally meaningful to me recently is Family Promise of Tulsa County. Just over a year ago, I joined a group of faith leaders from across Tulsa to explore how we could bring this project to our city. Family Promise is a cost-efficient, effective, and sustainable community response to family homelessness. Capitalizing on the resources of congregations and existing community resources, Family Promise provides temporary housing and social services to families experiencing the challenges of homelessness. With the support of 13 host congregations, Family Promise began serving the Tulsa community this past July. The intentionally interfaith endeavor is a growing opportunity to link disparate areas of Tulsa’s faith community in productive volunteerism. If you are interested in learning more about this approach and ways to get involved, please reach out to me directly.
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Reach out and extend a hand to those in our community who need a little help by bringing your contribution to the Synagogue very soon.
IRON GATE
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MEMBERSHIP
SISTERHOOD [CONTINUED]
Welcome one and all to the Synagogue Family. We’re delighted to see newcomers this month and hope that you will help greet them and make them feel at home. Here’s our list for September, 2018:
hennschu@gmail.com. You need to be at Iron Gate by 8:15 a.m. and breakfast ends about 10:30 a.m.
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NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB
Rhonda Lhevine Wagnon 9349 S. College Court Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
Many thanks to Lynn Schusterman who has donated 25 copies of our next book for discussion at the Book Club scheduled for Sunday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the Zarrow Point Café. The book up for discussion is The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. Winner of the 2017 National Jewish Book Award, this novel is an interwoven tale set in the 1660’s as well as the early 21st century about two women of remarkable intellect.
Jennifer and David Bridges and their daughters, Emilie and Samantha 9022 N. 156th E. Ave. Owasso, Oklahoma 74055
The novel features Ester Velasquez, who works as a scribe for a blind rabbi, and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of history. Electrifying and ambitious, intimate in tone, this book is a sophisticated work of historical fiction about women separated by centuries and the choices and sacrifices they must make to reconcile the life of the heart and mind.
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FIRST FRIDAY AT FLYLOFT
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BIBI-DIBI
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BAR MITZVAH OF JOSH ZELKIND
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FETO/SUNDAY MORNING SEMINAR
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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MILLENIALS SIP AND STUDY
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SHABBAT FOR EVERYONE
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THANKSGIVING
You can check out a copy of the book from the Sisterhood Gift Shop. To pick up your copy, e-mail Michelle Brock at lagniap@sbcglobal.net or Mary Abrahamson at MaryA@ Abrahamsonlaw.com. Michelle and Mary will be leading the book discussion.
SISTERS DINNER AND A MOVIE Michelle McDonald and Kate Lehman have announced that Sisterhood will once again meet for Dinner and a Movie at the Circle Cinema on Wednesday evening, October 24. Please meet at the restaurant Calaveras at 6:00 p.m. for a delicious Mexican dinner, and then walk next door to the Circle Cinema. As part of the Jewish Film Festival, Circle Cinema will be showing a “short” entitled Women in Sink, starting at 7:00 p.m. This is an excellent documentary set in an Arab hair salon in Israel where both Israeli and Arab clients converse candidly with the hair stylist (who is also the film’s director) about life, love, and politics.
FROM RABBI KAIMAN
Following Women in Sink, the feature film is Keep the Change, which begins at 7:00 p.m. This film is a romantic comedy about persons with autism (acted by people with autism), and is tender-hearted and thoroughly disarming. The cost for the dinner is $10, payable to B’nai Emunah Sisterhood, and tickets to the films will be paid to the Circle Cinema by those attending the movies.
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Sukkot, it turns out, reminds us of one more essential lesson. Sometimes, you have to gather your materials and build a solution yourself. Sometimes the solutions will come quickly. Other times, it will take much longer to see the results of your efforts. Either way, we should feel empowered to work towards a better world.
SISTERHOOD MAH JONG TOURNAMENT ON JANUARY 13
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FROM THE SYNAGOGUE ARCHIVE
Before Sukkot is long gone, take a look at this undated photograph from the Synagogue files. The figure on the right is Bea Lifsics, surrounded by her students during the fall holidays. Although the young student to the left of Bea is holding a lulav and etrog, the other children are already preparing for Simchat Torah. The telltale sign is the flags they hold. Each is topped with the classic combination of an apple and a candle. Although the photograph is not dated, the rompers and the saddle shoes suggest that it’s the 1950s or early 1960s. The tile floor identifies this as a scene in the Nadel Education Building. Can anyone out there help us identify the children in the scene?
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october | tishray-chesvan Sunday
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7:10 PM Closing Service 7:25 PM Havdalah
Preschool and Offices Closed Shemini Atzeret
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9:00 AM ShulSchool 5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Frank Lecture at JCC
Tuesday
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5:30 PM Service
9:00 AM ShulSchool 5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM 17th Street Deli
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5:30 PM Service
4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
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5:30 PM Service
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5:30 PM Service 6:41 PM Candles 7:01 PM Sunset
Preschool and Offices Closed Simchat Torah
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1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Board of Directors
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
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1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM Millennials Event
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5:30 PM Service
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1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
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5:30 PM Service
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5:30 PM Service 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Table Talks | Religious Freedom 6:31 PM Candles 6:51 PM Sunset
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 5:30 PM Service
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
9:00 AM ShulSchool 9:30 AM Sisterhood Membership Brunch 5:30 PM Service
8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:10 PM Closing Service 7:25 PM Havdalah
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 7:00 PM Closing Service 7:15 PM Havdalah
Torah: Noach
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5:30 PM Service 6:00 PM Bibi-Dibi 6:22 PM Candles 6:42 PM Sunset
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 6:50 PM Closing Service 7:05 PM Havdalah
Torah: Lech-Lecha
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5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Booksmart | Jeffrey Eugenides
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5:30 PM Service 6:15 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Shabbat for Everyone 6:14 PM Candles 6:34 PM Sunset
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8:30 AM Siddur Study 9:00 AM Shabbat Service 6:40 PM Closing Service 6:55 PM Havdalah
Tulsa Run Torah: Vayera
Fall Break
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5:30 PM Service 7:00 PM Adult Institute Begins @ CBE
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1:00 PM Altamont Baking 5:30 PM Service
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9:00 AM Altamont Packing 4:00 PM Hebrew Lab 5:30 PM Service 6:30 PM Midrasha
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Tulsa, Oklahoma Permit No. 587
1719 South Owasso Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 P.O. Box 52430 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74152
YAHRTZEIT CALENDAR —22 TISHRI - 22 CHESHVAN 5779 22 Tishrei - Monday, October 1 Julia Finston Rosenberg Irma Goldenstern Morris Goodall Dina Kaiser Anna Renberg Samuel Shoubin 23 Tishrei - Tuesday, October 2 Ray Carnay Rita Newman Max Springer 24 Tishrei - Wednesday, October 3 Nora Satin William David Taubman 25 Tishrei - Thursday, October 4 Morris B. Fell Rebecca Fenster Lena Haas Dr. H. J. Harkavy Joel J. Klein David Shapiro Adolph Weiss 26 Tishrei - Friday, October 5 Teresa Fadem Robert Martin Frieden Frank Gold Phillip Katz Sarah B. Sitrin Shainah (S.H.) Stekoll Hermine Weiss 27 Tishrei - Saturday, October 6 Devera Cohen Adelson Meryl N. Brodsky Morris Gold Allene Merritt Evelyn I. Oleinick 28 Tishrei - Sunday, October 7 Dwight Herman Axelrod Hannah Davis Sara Edelman Ethel B. Kaplan Celia Lubin Irving J. Shapiro 29 Tishrei - Monday, October 8 Max Bernbaum Bessie Davis Goodall Gertrude Rubin Anna Sanditen Max Sternfield
30 Tishrei - Tuesday, October 9 Sidney M. Brouse Sol Dan Ethel Fitzerman Joseph Kornfeld Harry “Babe” Magoon Rose Manes Edith Paru 1 Cheshvan - Wednesday, October 10 Zoe Irwin Sam Zarrow 2 Cheshvan - Thursday, October 11 Andy Anderson Lilly Bernstein Edward Perry Brickman Arthur “Buddy” Kaplan Lillie Krisman Norman Landa Michael Roberts Charles Raymond West 3 Cheshvan - Friday, October 12 Rachel Borg Sylvia Henzel Isadore Nadel Yetta Seigel 4 Cheshvan - Saturday, October 13 Florence Kornblum Benyamin Kreger Verna Lebow Hanna Saveth Louis Mayer Stekoll 5 Cheshvan - Sunday, October 14 Phyllis H. Frey Benny W. Haskell Esther Lieberman Dr. Philip H. Miller Rae E. Rips Anna Shoubin 6 Cheshvan - Monday, October 15 Saul Joe Glenn C.H. “Harry” Lebow Rebecca Schneider Rose Travis Irvine E. Ungerman 7 Cheshvan - Tuesday, October 16 Ethel Atkins Jan Baum Lance Michael Dubois Morris Dundee Sylvia Frank Sadie Gelfand
Isaac Levin Harry Lewiskin Louis D. Toll Angelina Valarde Chaye H. Viner 8 Cheshvan - Wednesday, October 17 Clara Borochoff Silvan Levinson Lillian Rips Marjorie Singer 9 Cheshvan - Thursday, October 18 Henry R. Dan Eddie Jacobson Fannie Skuy Anna Stein 10 Cheshvan - Friday, October 19 Robert Reed Fabes Jack Gelfand Kate Kaiser Carl Sokolof Morris Sylvan 11 Cheshvan - Saturday, October 20 Bessie Blend Bernard M. Bloch Carmen Breeding Ben Dritch Bernard Jeffy Anna Kaiser 12 Cheshvan - Sunday, October 21 Milton Morris Cohen Tyson Dines Sam Kaplan Helen Kirsh Bryne Leah Steinberg 13 Cheshvan - Monday, October 22 Lottie Jackson Toni Neuwald Leon Pastor Benjamin Ralph Poznik Molly Ratner Jean Shilder Louis R. Travis 14 Cheshvan - Tuesday, October 23 Harvey Nudelman Rabbi Howard Rabinowitz Joseph Satin Joseph Shwatshkin Marshall Steinberg William Ungerman
15 Cheshvan - Wednesday, October 24 Rose Brouse Gold Abraham Cash Jules Sanders Charles Richard Stidham, Sr. Jacob Tublin 16 Cheshvan - Thursday, October 25 Leona Carter Gregory D. Renberg Mary Spears 17 Cheshvan - Friday, October 26 Michael Frank Taube Yekusiel Globe Sara Lichtman Robison Jacob Sylvan 18 Cheshvan - Saturday, October 27 Jessie Finston Bernard Storch William Weise 19 Cheshvan - Sunday, October 28 Edith Finkel Sara Kahan Gussie Moskowitz Dr. Jerry Plost Elizabeth Sollosy 20 Cheshvan - Monday, October 29 Daniel Bennett Cohen Deanna Dinar Fannie Heyman Bebe Kantor Sol Shalom Morris B. Taubman 21 Cheshvan - Tuesday, October 30 Ann Beerman Zalman Dob Mordechai Fell Harry Louis Golden Corry Weston 22 Cheshvan - Wednesday, October 31 Gittel Arcader Ronna Taxon Einhorn Florence Katz Jennie Sarah Leff Beatrice Narotzky Shlomo B. Paru
May their souls be bound up in the bond of life everlasting. Please note that each yahrtzeit begins at sunset on the day before the date listed.