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May 4th - 7th, 2017 KAY KRAUSKOPF BRYLAWSKIKay Krauskopf Brylawski has been associated with KI since 1887 when hergrandfather Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf was installed as KI’s Senior Rabbi. Kay’sfamily history is filled with stories about her grandfather, including the founding ofthe National Farm School, now Delaware Valley University, and meeting PresidentTheodore Roosevelt. Manfred and Babetta Krauskopf (Rabbi Krauskopf’s son anddaughter-in-law) raised their two children Kay and Joseph Louis at KI. In 1947, Kayand Michael Brylawski were married by Rabbi Malcolm Stern, and they raised theirtwo children Joan and Robert at KI. Joan’s two daughters (and Kay’s granddaughters)Stephanie and Margot Paaske celebrated their B’not Mitzvah and were confirmedat KI Kay Krauskopf and Michael Brylawski at their wedding June 3, 1947 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 49

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend CHARLES KAHN, JR. AND BARBARA KAHNCharles Kahn, Jr. and his family’s connections to KI began in 1898 when Charles’grandparents Jacob and Julia Kahn (born in the 1870s in Philadelphia) were marriedat KI September 15, 1898. Their son Charles Kahn, Sr. married Ruth Goldberger atKI in 1921, and their sons Charles, Jr. and Richard continued the deep KI connectionwith Charles being confirmed at KI in 1940. Ruth donated the Jeremiah stained glasswindow, in memory of Charles, Sr. when he passed away. Charles and his brotherRichard honored their mother by establishing the Ruth G. Kahn Music Fund thatcontinues to this day to support KI music programming. Charles and his wife Barbaraappreciate the open doors at KI, its willingness, even in the early days, to embraceother non-Jewish religious institutions and to represent important American values.The Kahn family continues to embrace KI and all its wonderful programs. JERRY AND CHARLOTTE NEW AND PAMELA AND ROBERT SALTZBURGThe New and Saltzburg Families are a five-generation KI family with their longassociation beginning with its first member Albert New, who emigrated fromGermany to Philadelphia and married Sippora Raff at KI in 1898. As German Jews, theNew family was attracted to a German speaking synagogue. Ralph and Mabel Newfollowed and raised their two children Jerry and Ronald New at KI. Jerry New was inthe last class to be confirmed by Rabbi Fineshriber; his brother Ronald was confirmedby Rabbi Korn. Jerry and his wife Charlotte raised their three children, Linda, Pamelaand David, at KI. All three were confirmed at KI. Pam and David became B’naiMitzvah as well. In 1996, Rabbi Maslin and Cantor Allen officiated at the wedding ofPam and Robert Saltzburg who have raised their three children William, Jacob andShayna at KI. Pam is Rabbi Sussman’s very able assistant, and Robert is currently aKI officer, serving as Treasurer. Charlotte and Jerry continue to celebrate ongoingsimchas including the recent B’nai Mitzvah and completed/upcoming Confirmationsof their grandchildren.50 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 HOWARD AND MYRNA ASHERHoward and Myrna Asher trace their KI membership back to Howard’s great-grandparents Moses and Julia Hess who were married by Rabbi Krauskopf at KIon Broad Street. His grandparents Antoinette Hess and Harry Asher were marriedat KI in 1899. His parents Abe and Lillian Asher were married in 1928; Lillian was ateacher at KI. Myrna and Howard were married in 1958; Rabbi Korn officiated. Howardserved as President of both Temple Council and Brotherhood and as KI Treasurerand Vice President. He was also instrumental in KI’s move to Elkins Park. Myrna wasSisterhood President (1978-1980) and served on the KI Board for many years. BARBARA ASHER BRONSTEINBarbara Asher Bronstein traces her family’s KI membership to great-grandparentsMoses and Julia Hess who were married by Rabbi Krauskopf at KI on Broad Street.Her grandparents Harry Asher and Antoinette Hess were married in 1899 by RabbiWilliam H. Fineshriber. Barbara’s parents Abe and Liliian Asher were married in 1928.Lillian was a teacher at KI. Barbara and Bob Bronstein were married by Rabbi Kornin 1950, soon after he assumed the pulpit at KI. The Bronsteins raised their threechildren at KI and their KI involvement included both serving on Temple Council,and Barbara serving on the Confirmation Committee, the Nursery School FoundingCommittee and the yearly KI Antiques Fair Committee and as SisterhoodPresident (1972-74). JAMES AND RACHEL GOFFJames Goff and Rachel Goff trace their KI roots to the late 1800s. In the 1950s Jimwas a neighbor to KI’s new Elkins Park synagogue and watched it being built. Heattended KI Sunday school there.  His great-grandfather Ellis and two great-great-uncles also attend KI Sunday school in 1877. These brothers became three of theseven Gimbel brothers of the Gimbels department store.  Ellis A. Gimbel, an activeKI member, went on to become a noted Philadelphia businessman, civic leader andphilanthropist. Jim’s mother Ann Gimbel Goff continued the family’s connectionto KI as has Jim and his wife Rachel (Dr. Rachel Sorokin). The Goffs are grateful toRabbi Sussman for filling in some missing details of their family history. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 1

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend DEAN SILVERMAN SPIEGELDean Silverman Spiegel traces her KI roots back to the late 1800s when hergrandfather Isaac Silverman helped Rabbi Krauskopf open the National FarmSchool, now Delaware Valley University. Isaac and wife Ida had four children,, Meyer,Edwin, Beatrice and Robert. Both Meyer and Edwin were married at KI in 1909 and1923, respectively. Edwin’s wife Alice, was the daughter of Joseph H. Hagedorn,KI President (1922-1938). Carl Spiegel, Dean’s father-in-law, married BeatriceSchoeneman, sister of Michael Simon’s grandmother Bertha. Dean was confirmed atKI in 1947 and Robert was confirmed in 1936. Dean and Robert Spiegel were marriedin 1955 by Rabbi Korn at KI. Their children Karen and Roger were also confirmed atKI. PHYLLIS DRUCKER SICHEL AND ROBERT DRUCKERPhyllis Drucker Sichel and Robert Drucker have deep ties to KI, tracing their KIroots back to German immigrants in the late 1800s. Phyllis was confirmed at KI in1941; her brother Robert was confirmed in 1943. Their father Sylvan Drucker servedas KI President (1959-61). Phyllis and her husband Howard’s three sons, all wereconfirmed at KI. With a deep appreciation of KI’s history, Phyllis was instrumental ininitiating the KI Archives. FLORENCE ROTHMAN DREIFUS DEUTSCHERFlorence Rothman Dreifus Deutscher has been a KI member her whole life. Hergreat-grandfather Morris Mendelsohn was the first family member to join KI inthe late 1800s. Morris’ brother Emanuel was married at KI in 1872. Another brotherLouis was the grandfather of Dr. Michael Brylawski, who married Kathryn Krauskopf,daughter of Rabbi Krauskopf. Florence’s grandmother Florence Mendelsohn wasconfirmed at KI in 1894, and was married at KI in 1906 to Roy Guthman and againin 1915 to David Wyman. Florence’s parents, Marion and Mark Rothman, werealso married at KI. Florence, her brother, Mark and Florence’s daughters were allconfirmed at KI. Florence taught kindergarten when KI and Rodeph Shalom werecombined on High School Road.52 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 BARBARA GANSMAN PAYNE AND MICHAEL PAYNEBarbara Gansman Payne, wife of Michael Payne, is the daughter of Harry M.Gansman, Jr. and Bernice (Bea) Stein who were married at KI in 1939. Harry hadbeen confirmed at KI in 1928 as had his brother David in 1926. Bernice’s brother Dr.Arthur Stein was married at KI in 1945. Harry Gansman, Sr. was listed as a KI memberin 1920. Arthur and Bernice were confirmed at KI in 1929 and 1932, respectively.Bernice’s parents, Solomon Stein and Minnie Rosener had KI roots. Minnie,confirmed at KI in 1905, was the daughter of Julius and Jennie Rosener who werelisted as members at the turn of the century. Barbara and her brother Stephen wereconfirmed at KI in 1961 and 1958, respectively. FREDRIC AND KIM ISAACSON PLOTNIKFredric and Kim Isaacson Plotnik trace their multi-generational KI family roots tothe Stern, Kohn and Goldsmith families of the 19th century. Kim’s great-grandparentsSidney M. and Rose Goldsmith Stern were married in 1892 and had been long-time KImembers. Kim’s grandparents Howard E. and Madeline Kohn Stern were married atKI in 1926, and her parents, Julius and Babette Stern Isaacson were married at KI in1952. The Plotnick children Harry and Julian were confirmed at KI. RUTH AND LEONARD SCHOENBERGRuth Schoenberg traces her KI roots back to the early 1900s when her Germangrandparents Herman Kaufmann and Rose Wyman Kaufmann joined KI. Four ofthe Kaufmann children were confirmed at KI, the earliest being Ruth’s father Joelin 1907. Three of the Kaufmann children were married at KI in 1923, 1927 and 1932.In 1964, Ruth and Leonard Schoenberg were married at KI by Rabbi Korn, and theirdaughters Laurie and Heidi Schoenberg had their B’not Mitzvah and Confirmationsat KI. More recently, Rabbi Sussman officiated at the namings of Ruth and Leonard’sgrandchildren Jordan and Brandon Hirsch. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 3

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend JANET ROWLANDJanet Rowland traces her KI family roots back to the early 1900s when hergrandparents Sol and Dora Stein Levy were listed as KI members. In 1921, RabbiKrauskopf performed the marriage ceremony of Janet’s parents Nat Levy and LouiseGarber. Janet was married by Rabbi Korn, and great niece Faith Parkinson became aBat Mitzvah at KI. EMIL COHN, III AND LOIS STARREmil Cohn, III and Lois Starr were married at KI in 1958. Emil’s brother Josephcelebrated his Bar Mitzvah, and both Emil and Joseph were confirmed at KI. Emil’sparents, Emil Cohn, Jr. and Ruth Kun, daughter of Judge Joseph L. Kun, (the 1stpresident of the of KI’s Men’s Club) were married at KI in 1934. Emil Cohn, Sr.married Hannah Asch at KI in 1901. Lois, confirmed at KI in 1953 (as was her brother,Rabbi Earl Starr, in 1947), was the daughter of Jerome and Rose Toll Starr. Earl Starrwas the president of his Confirmation Class, during KI’s 100th year; he later marriedPhyllis Tatcher, (who was also confirmed) at KI. Jerome, Morris and Beatrice’sparents, Abraham and Caroline Schlosstein Starr were KI members as early as 1902.Emil and Lois’s son Andy had his Bar Mitzvah at KI, and Andy and his sister Judywere both confirmed at KI. CARLYN RAINS ABRAMS AND GINGER ABRAMS LANE AND DAVID LANECarlyn Rains Abrams and Ginger Abrams Lane proudly say that “our wholefamily has always loved KI; We are KI people!”. Caroline Slosstein Starr (Carlyn’sgrandmother and Ginger’s great-grandmother) was a member of one of the firstKI Confirmation Classes. Caroline married Abraham Starr and had three children,Morris, Jerome and Beatrice. Morris and Jerome were confirmed at KI in 1903 and1912, respectively. Jerome had two children Lois Starr Cohn and Rabbi Earl Starr.Beatrice married Horace Rains in 1915, and they had two children, Carlyn (Ginger’smother) and Alan. Carlyn and Arthur Abrams, z’l were married in 1944. Gingermarried David Lane in 1967 and their three children Hillary, Corey and Danny wereall confirmed at KI, representing the 5th and 6th generations of their active KImembership.54 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 MARGARET LICHTENSTEINMargaret Lichtenstein (nee Bennett) is an active volunteer in the Meyers Library,and dates her family history back to 1896.  Her maternal grandparents were MaxLeopold and Ida Marshall Leopold whose brother was Louis Marshall. Margaret’spaternal grandparents were Samuel and Sarah Samuels. Bertram and DorothyLeopold Bennett, Margaret’s parents, were both confirmed at KI in 1916 and 1915,respectively, and were married at KI in 1926. Margaret was confirmed at KI in 1946,and still maintains connections with friends from that time. DAVID AND GRACIELA STEELDavid Steel has a long history of KI membership dating back to the 1904 marriageof his great-grandparents, Herman D. Steel and Freda Neufeld, at KI. His grandfatherPhilip Nathans Steel was confirmed at KI in 1922 and was married to Janet Kahn at KIin 1933. RICHARD AND JILL POMERANTZRichard and Jill Pomerantz were married at KI in 1959. They trace their family’s KIbeginnings to their grandparents who were German and Russian Jews. Richard’sgrandparents, Amen and Clova Goldberg Pomerantz, were married at KI in 1906, andhis parents, Richard and Adele Bobrow Pomerantz, were married at KI in 1933. BothRichard and his father were also confirmed at KI. DOROTHY ELFMAN FREADDorothy Elfman Fread, was confirmed at KI in 1958. Though no longer living in thearea, Dorothy still identifies with KI. Her parents Bernard Lehman Elfman and EthelSmith were married at KI in 1938. Bernard was remarried to Esther Levine by RabbiFineshriber at KI in 1947. Bernard’s parents Joseph Elfman and Delia Lehman weremarried at KI in 1904. Delia’s mother Esther Cohen (Mrs. Samuel) Lehman was listedas a widow in KI’s membership list of 1907. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 5

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend SUSAN LOWENSTEIN CHACE AND JANE LOWENSTEINSusan Lowenstein Chace and Jane Lowenstein trace their KI roots back to the early1900s. Grandparents Isaac Lowenstein (who joined KI in 1907) and Dora Lowensteinwere married at KI. Dora and her younger brother Julius died in the 1913 flu epidemic.In 1914, Isaac married Dora’s sister Minnie at KI. Susan and Jane’s father EmanuelDavid Lowenstein was confirmed at KI in 1924, served as KI Vice President and wason the Search Committee that recommended Rabbi Maslin to become the KI’s SeniorRabbi in the 1980s after Rabbi Korn’s death. The Lowenstein family was instrumentalin KI’s move to Elkins Park in the 1950s. In 1974, Susan dedicated the sanctuary’sSecond Isaiah stained glass window in memory of her father Emanuel. JANICE SMITH BERSJanice Smith Bers was married to Julian Bers in 1939. Their children Wendy, Nanand Andrew were all confirmed at KI. Janice’s parents Nathan and Dorothy Smithwere both confirmed at KI in 1912 and were married by Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf in1916. Nathan’s sister Carrie Smith Cohen was the mother of Jane Cohen Schwartzand grandmother of Carey Schwartz Roseman. Janice was confirmed in the sameclass as Rabbi Korn. Janice and Julian raised their family at KI and Janice still livesnear the synagogue. MICHAEL AND MICHELLE SIMONMichael and Michelle Simon trace their KI roots back to Michael’s grandparentsMeyer Simon and Bertha Shoeneman Simon who were married at KI in 1912. Michaelwas confirmed at KI in 1962, and he and Michelle were married by Rabbi Korn andthen renewed their vows years later in a ceremony performed by Rabbi Sussman.Michael and Michelle’s children Marc and Lisa celebrated both their B’nai Mitzvah,led by Rabbi Maslin, and Confirmations at KI56 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 RUTH HARBERG DUBOIS AND JAN DUBOISRuth Harberg DuBois has a century of family history at KI. Her grandparentsJoseph and Thekla Back Harberg were married in Philadelphia in 1890 and becameKI members 100 years ago. Her parents Dr. Sidney Harberg and Lenore (Lena)Abramson were married at KI in 1931. Ruth said when she was growing up, KI, TempleJudea and Rodeph Shalom gathered for many joint programs, and she knew all threecongregations’ rabbis. Rabbi Fineshriber was “like family”. Ruth and her husbandJan (Bud) DuBois have been active members of the congregation. Bud is a FederalJudge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,and served with distinction as KI President (1985-1987). During his tenure, Bud helpedrewrite the KI bylaws, specifically about the process to select a new rabbi, and wasalso instrumental in bringing Rabbi Maslin to KI. LOUISE BERS ROSELouise Bers Rose and her late husband Leon M. Rose were married by RabbiFineshriber in a double ceremony, sharing the day with Julian and Janice Bers in1939. Louise was confirmed at KI in 1931, as were here older brothers Julian (1925) andSolomon (1929.) Their parents Abraham M. and Hilda Newmeyer Bers were listed asKI members as early as 1916/17. NEYSA CRISTOL ADAMSNeysa Cristol Adams and her family have a longstanding connection to KI. Neysawas seven when she started KI’s Sunday School, a mere 88 years ago! Her parentsMorris (who had emigrated from Latvia) and Fannye (born in England) were marriedin Philadelphia in 1907. In 1942 Neysa married Arlin Adams at KI, officiated byRabbi Fineshriber. Arlin, one of the most highly respected and notable judges of theThird Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, also served as KI President (1955-1957) and wasinstrumental in KI’s historic move to Elkins Park. Neysa and Arlin raised their threedaughters at KI and all were confirmed and married by KI rabbis. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 7

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend DR. CHARLES GREENBAUMDr. Charles Greenbaum was one of very few people to have a Bar Mitzvah in Hebrewat KI in the 1930s. So when he was confirmed in 1941, he read the Ten Commandmentsin Hebrew. This is just one of the memories from his longtime membership at KI.Charles’ parents Dr. Sigmund S. and Rae Refowich Greenbaum were married at KIin 1922 by Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, and were listed as members in 1923. Charles andJulia Greenbaum were married in New York by Rabbis  Fineshriber, Levinthal andSchulman in 1955. Julie was a KI officer and served on many committees offering herwise advice and good counsel. Julie and Charles raised their family in the warmth ofits community and Charles continues to be active and involved. CONNIE POLLACK AND SUSAN POLLACKMother and daughter Connie Pollack and Susan Pollack speak of KI as their “secondhome”, a reference to the important place it holds in their lives. Connie’s husbandCharles Pollack was an esteemed KI leader, serving in numerous capacities, and asKI President (1964-68). Charles continued to mentor other leaders beyond his tenure.Susan, who was confirmed at KI in 1961, spoke of her father’s close friendship withRabbi Korn and former KI Executive Director David Mitchell with both of them beingever-present when Susan’s sister died at a young age. Susan says the family hasalways been close with the clergy, and that has continued to this day. THE SHENKMAN FAMILYThe Shenkman Family has a long history and many memories of KI. Arlen Shenkmanand his father Barry Shenkman were confirmed at KI. Barry’s mother Rae Kirsch andher family, Harry Kirsch and Elsie Simons, were KI members. Rae’s siblings wereconfirmed at KI in 1934 and 1940. Arlen remembers his grandparents talking aboutKI when it was at the Broad Street location, and how it has been the place whereeveryone in his family, “learned to be Jewish”. Arlen, his wife Marijke and theirchildren find enjoyment in the community and feel at home at KI. They all appreciatehow open and welcoming KI is to everyone, including non-Jewish members of their family.58 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 JANE COHEN SCHWARTZ AND CAREY SCHWARTZ ROSEMAN AND ROBERT ROSEMANMother and daughter Jane Cohen Schwartz and Carey Schwartz Roseman havebeen blessed with a long and memorable connection to KI. Jane’s grandparents,Jennie and Samuel Smith, joined KI, with their children, Nathan (Janice Bers’ father)and Carrie (Jane’s mother) who were raised there. Carrie and I. Edward Cohen weremarried at KI in 1922 by Rabbi Krauskopf. Jane, who was confirmed at KI in 1939,married Howard Schwartz in 1945 by Rabbi Fineshriber. Jane fondly remembersher close relationship with Rabbi Korn, attending Sunday School, her Confirmation,chairing the committee that opened a Tot Lot for city children and traveling to Israelwith Rabbi Maslin. Carey, who has ably carried on that KI devotion, credits KI for hercommitment at an early age to social action, from tutoring high school students tonow at Lowell Elementary. She remembers Rabbi Korn opening the bima to all whowanted to speak during the Vietnam War. Carey and Robert Roseman were marriedat KI in 1983; Rabbi Maslin officiated. Their children, Ian and Hallie, who are 5thgeneration KI, attended KI’s Preschool, and celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah andConfirmations at KI. Carey went on to become KI President which she proudlyundertook from 2004-2007. JOHN AND ANNE SOLIS-COHENJohn Solis-Cohen is a member of a long-time KI family. His great-great grandfatherDr. Solomon Solis-Cohen married his cousin Emily Grace Solis, and their commongrandfather was Jacob daSilva Solis who emigrated to the U.S. in the Colonial period.John is the son of Solomon and Barbara Solis-Cohen II. Upon Solomon’s death in1975, Barbara married Harry Blatt. John and Anne Solis-Cohen married and raisedtheir three daughters, Sally, Jane and Carly at KI, all of whom celebrated their B’naiMitzvah and Confirmations at KI. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 59

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend LOIS AND JEREMY ROSENAULois Goldsmith Rosenau and Jeremy Rosenau are longtime members of KI. Loisis the granddaughter of Past President Louis Goldsmith who served from 1948-50.Lois is the daughter of Alfred J. Goldsmith who was confirmed at KI in 1924. PhyllisKronheimer and Alfred Goldsmith, Lois’s parents were married at KI in 1931. Alfredgenerously donated the funds to purchase KI sanctuary’s Phyllis K. Goldsmith organ,and then established a fund to maintain it. Lois and Jeremy were both confirmedat KI (Jeremy in 1949; Lois in 1951). They were then married at KI in 1955. Lois’sgrandparents, Louis Goldsmith and Rose Lola Loewy, were married at KI in 1906.Rose’s parents (Lois’s great-grandparents), Gustov Loewy and Flora Feldman, werelisted as KI members as early as 1901. Pictured above, KI’s magnificent Pipie Organ in the sanctuary behind the screens above the arc, a portion of the pipes shown here.60 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017Our PresidentsArlin M. Adams, 1955-1957 David Klein, 1883-1891Steven Arbittier, 1994-1996 Alfred Klein, 1903-1922Aaron Aronheimer, 1848-1850 Adolph Klopher, 1856-1861E. Harris Baum, 1996-1998 Evonne J. Kruger, 2016-Lazarus Bernheimer, 1850-1852 Philip Lewin, 1892-1898Lazarus Bernheimer, 1854-1855 Daniel Merz, 1898-1903Louis A. Doull, 1978-1980 Norma Meshkov, 1998-2000Sylvan Drucker, 1959-1961 Arnold B. Meshkov, 2013-2016Jan E. Dubois, 1985-1987 Richard J. Oberfield, 1971-1973Samuel S. Feldgoise, 1961-1964 Charles C. Pollack, 1964-1968Bernard H. Feustmann, 1873-1882 Carey S. Roseman, 2004-2007Miriam Finkel, 1989-1991 Louis Schwerin, 1968-1971Joyce Fishbein, 1980-1982 Simon Silberman, 1863-1873Andrew J. Flame, 2007-2009 Simon Silberman, 1882-1883Michael M. Goldberg, 1982-1985 Karen Sirota, 2000-2004Louis Goldsmith, 1948-1950 Peter J. Soloff, 2009-2011Joseph J. Hagedorn, 1922-1938 I. Ezra Staples, 1987-1989Lester S. Hecht, 1950-1955 Julius Stern, 1847-1848Lester S. Hecht, 1957-1959 Julius Stern, 1852-1854Michael C. Hirsch, 1891-1892 Julius Stern, 1855-1856Louis A. Hirsch, 1939-1941 Harry I. Stern, 1941-1948Paul L. Jaffe, 1973-1976 Horace A. Stern, 1976-1978Abraham Kaufman, 1861-1863 Richard D. Weiss, 2011-2013Connie Kay, 1991-1994Our RabbisSolomon Deutsch, 1857-1860 Bertram W. Korn, 1949-1979David Einhorn, 1861-1866 Simeon J. Maslin, 1979-1997Samuel Hirsch, 1866-1886 Bradley N. Bleefeld, 1997-2001Joseph Krauskopf, 1887-1923 Lance J. Sussman, 2001- William Fineshriber, 1923-19491 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 6 1

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend Joyce Fishbein (far right) was elected KI’s first woman president (1980-82). Pictured here with Joyce are (l-r) current KI President Evonne Kruger and KI Past Presidents Carey Roseman, Karen Sirota, Norma Meshkov, Connie Kay and Miriam Finkel. KI 2017 Confirmation Class62 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend LEDGEWOOD CONGRATULATES KENESETH ISRAEL ON 170 YEARS64 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

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May 4th - 7th, 2017SPANNING 100 YEARS, MANY LIFE CYCLE EVENTS, 5 SENIOR RABBIS, OUR AFFILIATION WITH KI HAS BEEN A VERY MEANINGFUL PART OF OUR LIVES!!!!! Jane Cohen Schwartz, Carey & Robert Roseman, Ian & Hallie Roseman DEDICATED TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF HOWARD I. SCHWARTZ AND CARRIE SMITH COHEN 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 67

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend L'dor Vador From Generation to Generation OUR FAMILY TREE 1. Albert & Tziphora New 2. Ralph & Mabel New 3. Jerry & Charlotte New 4. Pamela & Robert Saltzburg 5. William, Jacob & Shayna Saltzburg Ralph, Mabel, Jerry & Ronald New Mazal Tov from Jerry & Charlotte New68 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 THE SOLOFF FAMILY IS PROUD TO HONOR ALL THE MEMBERS OF KENESETH ISRAEL AND ESPECIALLY THOSE FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN PART OF KI’S HISTORY FOR OVER 100 YEARS!KI IS A MOST SPECIAL PLACE AND WE ARE SO HAPPY TO BE A PART OF IT! Peter, Denise, Ali & Leah 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 69

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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend Howard & Myrna Asher, Robert (z\"l) & Barbara Bronstein CELEBRATE 140 YEARS OF AFFILIATION WITH KI72 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 The Wasserman Family IS PROUD TO BE MEMBERS SINCE 1961OF THIS HISTORIC CONGREGATION 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 73

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend We are honored and happy to be part of the KI family for five generations! From the Reiners to the Rushes to the Abts to the Barenbaums, Shmelzers, and Eimers.74 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend KI IS MY HOME. JOIN US AND MAKE IT YOURS. Eve Mennies76 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 BEST WISHES FOR A WONDERFUL 170TH CELEBRATION AND MANY MORE TO COME. Ruth & Bud DuBois1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 7 7

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend We are honored and proud to be part of such a rich history and enduring community. Mazal Tov KI on this special Anniversary! “HAZAK, HAZAK V’NITHAZEK, BE STRONG, BE STRONG AND LET US STRENGTHEN ONE ANOTHER” Pamela, Robert, William, Jacob, Shayna SALTZBURG78 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 FROM OUR FAMILY, KI STRONG FOR EIGHT YEARS,TO KI’S HISTORIC CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS MAZAL TOV! AND HAPPY 170TH TO KI! HERE’S TO 170 MORE & BEYOND!! The Keller Family Donna, S tefan, Ben & Ruby 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 79

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend SORRY WE CAN’T BE WITH YOU TO CELEBRATE THE 170TH! Connie & Jules Kay80 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 C O N G R AT R U L AT I O N S ! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ON OUR 170TH!! Miriam Finkel1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 8 1

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May 4th - 7th, 2017 HAPPY 170TH TO KI AND HAPPY 100TH TO THE CENTURY CLUB FAMILIES! WE ARE SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE KI FAMILY THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED WHO CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING KI THE SPIRITUAL, EVOLVING, CARING,EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHILANTHROPIC SYNAGOGUE AND COMMUNITY CENTER THAT IT IS TODAY AND EVERY DAY! Emily & Howard Greenberg 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 8 3

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend CONGRATULATIONS KI AND TO THE KELLER FAMILY. WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU! Ron & Elayne Bleznak84 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT KI AND CONGRATULATE THE SPRING CELEBRATION CHAIRSDENISE SOLOFF & ROBERT ROSEMAN. Rochelle & Herbert Bass 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 8 5

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend MAZAL TOV TO KENESETH ISRAEL ON THEIR 170TH YEAR FROM THE GOLDENBERG AND LOWENSTEIN FAMILIES THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORK DILIGENTLY TO UPHOLD THE CORE VALUES OF KI: REFORM JUDAISM PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY SOCIAL JUSTICE/REPAIR OF THE WORLD ARTS AND CULTURE SACRED LEARNING COMMUNITY JEWISH PRIDE AND LOVE OF ISRAEL WE PRAY FOR 180 MORE YEARS! Glenn & Vivian Goldenberg LOVE TO PEGGY AND STANLEY IN MEMORY OF JACK AND NETTY86 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 20171 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 8 7

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend THANK YOU KI FOR BEING THE MOST WONDERFUL CONGREGATION WITH THE MOST FABULOUS MEMBERS, STAFF, WORKERS, COMMITTEES, PROGRAMS, MUSIC, ETC. Caryl & Mike Levin88 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 ROSENFIELD CONSULTING IS PROUD TO SUPPORTREFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL ON THIS JOYOUS 170 YEAR MILESTONE. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO GO FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. LEE ROSENFIELD, PRESIDENT W W W. R O S E N F I E L D C O N S U LT I N G . C O M 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 89

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May 4th - 7th, 2017 Visit the KI Gift Shop and Gallery to see our large collection of handcrafted Ketubot and items for your home plus gifts for any occassion.Pictured, Gift Shop & Gallery WE’RE ALWAYS OPEN (even when we’re closed, visit the office for access). 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 9 1

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR HISTORIC CONGREGATION AND HAPPILY CELEBRATE ITS PLACE IN REFORM JUDAISM. Joyce & Ben Fishbein92 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 MAZAL TOV FROMRabbi Lance & Liz Sussman & Family CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FELLOW CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS, Michael & Michelle Simon 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 93

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend TO THE KI FAMILY: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 170TH ANNIVERSARY. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT 170 YEARS. Marvin & Lois Finkelstein & Family SPRINGING FORWARD WITH STRONG ROOTS AND NEW FRESH GROWTH Arnold & Jeanne Brenman94 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

May 4th - 7th, 2017 TOLEDOT Evonne & Isaak Kruger ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE THE GENERATIONS OF KIWHO MAKE US SUCH A GREAT CONGREGATION CONGRATULATIONS ON 170 YEARS. Henny & Jeffrey S ternfeld 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 9 5

2017 Spring Celebration Weekend ‫חזק חזק ונתחזק‬ Hazak, Hazak v’Nithazek, BE STRONG, BE STRONG AND LET US STRENGTHEN ONE ANOTHER Bob Kahn David Pinsky KI BROTHERHOOD The Furman Family CELEBRATES 170 YEARS OF KI! MAZAL TOV!96 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL

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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend CREATING SPECIALTY CAKES FOR EVERY OCCASION AND MAKING BIRTHDAYS SWEETER SINCE 1919! COME VISIT US! FAMILY OWNED FOR 3 GENERATIONS! MENTION THIS AD OR BRING BOOKLET FOR COMPLIMENTARY TASTING. THANK YOU, Beth Weinrich MAZAL TOV TO REFORM KI ON CELEBRATING BOTH OUR 170 WONDERFUL YEARS AND OUR SPECIAL 100 YEAR FAMILY HONOREES! Lynore & Elliot Eisman98 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL