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VOLUME 123 NUMBER 2:OHSVTOCTOBER 2017THE BULLETIN OF REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL & THE MEYERS LIBRARY Join the Whole Mishpacha October 27th for Rabbi Sussman’s Fall Forum Oyfn Pripetshik: Creating Jewish Eastern Europe & A Special Klezmer Shabbat See Pages 2 & 4 for more details!

KI Information President’s URJ Biennial: A Transformative Experience Message I am writing this column following the tragic So what goes on at the Biennial? Described Evonne J. Kruger, events in Charlottesville, VA. I hope you read as the largest Jewish gathering in North America, President Rabbi Sussman’s column in e-KI containing the 5,000 attendees, including lay leaders, clergy and Charlottesville Reform congregation’s president’s synagogue professionals join to “worship, learn, Our Main letter. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union sing, build community, and shape the future of Sanctuary is looped for Reform Judaism (URJ) who spoke at KI last the Reform Movement.” Sessions are designed for those who have spring, has been assertively condemning the DV VWUHQJWKHQLQJ FRQJUHJDWLRQV 7LNNXQ 2ODP T Coil-Enabled events and their misinterpretation. He personally $XGDFLRXV +RVSLWDOLW\ <RXWK (QJDJHPHQW Hearing aids went and spent Shabbat with the congregation in DQG 7UDQVIRUPLQJ 7H[WV LQ SDUWQHUVKLS ZLWKor cochlear implant processors. Charlottesville. +8&-,5 7KHUH DUH VHVVLRQV IRU V\QDJRJXHAdditionally, the FM system is presidents, those responsible/involved withalso available. Jews need synagogues so we can stand V\QDJRJXH ÀQDQFHV IXQG UDLVLQJ PHPEHUVKLS together and address the moral questions youth education, music – every aspect of KI On The Radio confronting us. At the same time synagogues V\QDJRJXH OLIH 7KH 6KDEEDW GLQQHU ZKHUH cannot go it alone. Synagogues need to draw congregational delegations sit together, and WWDB 860 AM upon the strength provided by their movements Shabbat services are the highlight. Shabbat and fellow Jews. I’m proud of KI’s URJ Morning Service DIÀOLDWLRQ 7KURXJK LWV PDQ\ SURJUDPV WKDW Rabbi Sussman will be leading our team, at 10:00 a.m. strengthen synagogues, our youth camps such as including several staff, and Rabbi Rigler is a Includes a broadcast of Camp Harlam and the National Federation of SUHVHQWHU <RX FDQ H[SORUH WKH ELHQQLDO SURJUDP Friday Night’s Sermon. 7HPSOH <RXWK 1)7< +HEUHZ 8QLRQ &ROOHJH DW 85-RUJ 2XU WHDP ZLOO PHHW EHIRUH ZH OHDYH Radio broadcasts are Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), the DQG DJDLQ LQ -DQXDU\ WR VKDUH RXU H[SHULHQFHV ,W sponsored by the Religious Action Center (RAC) in Washington, LV QRW LQH[SHQVLYH EXW WKRVH ZKR KDYH DWWHQGHG Tyson Radio Fund. D.C. that actively advocates for social justice past biennials say they are more than worthwhile. issues, the Israel RAC, and support for Reform Since it is in Boston this year, travel will not be2 OCTOBER 2017 Judaism and Jews around the world, the URJ prohibitive. impacts the lives of millions of Jews. :H QHHG WR H[SHULHQFH WKH SRZHU RI VWDQGLQJ 7KLV 'HFHPEHU VHYHUDO ., PHPEHUV with Reform Jews from throughout the country. clergy, and staff will be attending the URJ KI is not alone. I hope you will join us. Biennial meeting. Attending a Biennial has been a personal goal for over 20 years but the 'HFHPEHU PHHWLQJV FRQÁLFWHG ZLWK ÀQDO H[DPV Now that I am retired, Isaak and I will be DWWHQGLQJ RXU ÀUVW %LHQQLDO LQ %RVWRQ December 6-10th. Rabbi Sussman’s 2017 Fall Forums: Oyfn Pripetshik Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D. with Joan Myerson Shrager, M.Ed. Sponsored by Lois and Jeremy Rosenau Creating Jewish Eastern Europe Friday, October 27, 8:00 p.m. (Post-Service Presentation) Beginning in the 14th century, German Jews migrate to the Kingdom of Poland and lay the foundation of one of the largest and strongest Jewish communities in history. By the end of the 18th century, Poland begins to disappear from the map of Europe and distinctive Jewish communities emerge in Russia, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the eastern provinces of Germany. In this talk we will look at the changing structure of the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe and how they practiced Judaism. Save the dates: Politics in the Pale™HjcYVn!CdkZbWZg*!&%/%%V#b# World of Yiddish Literature™HjcYVn!CdkZbWZg&.!&%/%%V#b#

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From the BimahCantor’s Get Your Tuchas to KI on Oct. 27 for a Festive & Instructive Eastern European Shabbat ExperienceMessage Familiar Klezmer favorites will and lay the foundation of one of the largest and ÀOO RXU VDQFWXDU\ RQ )ULGD\ strongest Jewish Communities in history. By the end 2FWREHU  DW  SP ZKHQ WKH RI WKH WK FHQWXU\ 3RODQG EHJLQV WR GLVDSSHDU IURP King David Harp Society presents WKH PDS RI (XURSH DQG GLVWLQFWLYH -HZLVK the award-winning Ken Ulansey communities emerge in Russia, the Austro- (QVHPEOH WR ZHOFRPH 6KDEEDW +XQJDULDQ (PSLUH DQG WKH HDVWHUQ SURYLQFHV RI and set the tone for the main event: Germany. We will look at the changing structure of Rabbi Sussman’s Fall Forum WKH -HZLVK FRPPXQLWLHV RI (DVWHUQ (XURSH DQG KRZ presentation, Oyfn Pripetshik: they practiced Judaism.Cantor Creating Jewish Eastern Europe. ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKH VSLULWHG .OH]PHU 7KH .HQAmy E. Levy Please join us as we celebrate 8ODQVH\ (QVHPEOH SOD\V D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI PXVLF Shabbat with the vibrant music of jazz, dance-band, rock, classical, Big Band, Motown, our ancestors, and learn how they zydeco, Latin, and world music. Chosen Best of practiced Judaism during that time Philly by Philadelphia Magazine, the ensemble boastsLQ (DVWHUQ (XURSH , ZLOO VLQJ <LGGLVK PXVLF IRU 6KDEEDW Grammy winners, Council For the Arts Winners,with our wonderful adult choir, Shir KI, conducted by KI and the musicians have played at Lincoln Center, the&KRUDO 'LUHFWRU +D]]DQ 'DYLG 7LOPDQ DQG DFFRPSD- Kimmel Center, Newport Jazz and Philly Folknied by Andrew Senn. Among the songs you will hear are )HVWLYDOV %DQJ 2Q $ &DQ 7HOOXULGH &RPSRVHU WR´6KDEEHV 6KDEEHVµ ZULWWHQ E\ WKH JUHDW <LGGLVK PXVLFLDQ Composer, Prague Spring, and have appeared and0RUGHFKDL *HELUWLJ DQG WKH SRSXODU ´2\IQ 3ULSHWVKLNµ E\ recorded with renowned artists such as Philip Glass,<LGGLVK IRON SRHW DQG FRPSRVHU 00 :DUVKDYVN\ +D]]DQ Grover Washington Jr., Steve Goodman, James7LOPDQ ZLOO VLQJ WKH LPPRUWDO ´$ .KD]QGO 2\I 6KDEHV$ 7D\ORU DQG PDQ\ RWKHUVCantor for the Sabbath,” by M. Kipnis, that tells the story Come have fun, sing, and learn with us onof three Cantors who come to the synagogue to audition 2FWREHU WK DW WKLV MR\RXV DQG QRVWDOJLF H[SORUDWLRQfor the vacant Cantorial position. Shir KI will sing a RI <LGGLVK PXVLF $QG SOHDVH FRQVLGHU MRLQLQJ RXU<LGGLVK YHUVLRQ RI /·FKD 'RGL *XW 6KDEHV $\NK WKH King David Harp Society for only $36, so we can<LGGLVK YHUVLRQ RI 6KDEEDW 6KDORP $GRQ 2ODP continue to preserve and share the gift of%DGNKRQHV *ULV %DJULV 0LW *HVDQJ 6KDEHV 6KDEHV 6KDEHV VDFUHG PXVLF 7KDQN \RXD VSHFLDO YHUVLRQ RI WKH 6KDEEHV .LGGLVK 7KH HQWLUHFRQJUHJDWLRQ ZLOO KDYH WKH WH[WV DQG ZLOO EH LQYLWHG WR MRLQ LQ Masterpieces of Jewish Literature Classwith great gusto! with Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D.What better way to begin this event than with a deli The Following Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the KG Auditorium? $12IRU .'+6 PHPEHUV  IRU .'+6 QRQPHPHUV .'+6 The Book of Job November 15, 2017PHPEHUVKLS LV  DQQXDOO\ 5693 E\ 0RQGD\ 2FWREHU  The Apocrypha January 17, 2018 The Book of Amos April 18, 2018 Emma Lazarus June 6, 2018 Immediately following this musical service will be theÀUVW RI Rabbi Sussman’s 2017 Fall Forums: OyfnPripetshik: Creating Jewish Eastern Europe, presented KI Members - Free / Non-Members $10 per classwith Joan Myerson Shrager, M.Ed. and sponsored by or $35 for the seriesLois and Jeremy Rosenau. Beginning in the 14th Contact the Clergy office to pre-register for the seriescentury, German Jews migrate to the Kingdom of Poland or individual classes ฀฀ Co-sponsored by the Clergy office and the Meyers Library4 OCTOBER 2017

WorshipSukkot & Simchat Torah Trees for Israel Sukkot is a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts.” It is the name of the festival of If you wish togiving thanks for the fall harvest, as well as the commemoration of the 40 years of wandering purchase a tree, inLQ WKH GHVHUW DIWHU WKH H[RGXV IURP (J\SW 2QH 6XNNRW WUDGLWLRQ LV WR ´GZHOO LQ ERRWKVµ $ sukkah memory or honor ofis often erected by Jews during this festival, and it is common practice for some to eat and even a loved one, in the KIOLYH LQ WKHVH WHPSRUDU\ GZHOOLQJV 7KH sukkah symbolizes the frail huts in which the Israelites lived Forest in Israel, pleaseduring their 40 years in the desert. It also serves to remind Jews of the biblical account of how God contact the KI Office,protected them, provided for their needs in the wilderness, and by implication, still watches over us 215-887-8700.We willtoday. be happy to mail a beautiful tree A sukkah PXVW KDYH DW OHDVW WKUHH ZDOOV ZLWK D VXSHUVWUXFWXUH ZKLOH WKH IRXUWK PD\ EH RSHQ 7KH certificate for you.ZDOOV PD\ EH FRQVWUXFWHG RI DQ\ PDWHULDO JHQHUDOO\ FDQYDV ZRRG RU PHWDO 7RGD\ LW LV SRVVLEOH WR The cost is $18,EX\ UHDG\WRDVVHPEOH VXNNDK NLWV 7KH URRI LV WR EH WHPSRUDU\ FRYHUHG ZLWK ORRVH EUDQFKHV IURPtrees or anything that grows out of the ground. According to tradition, this roof covering, s’chach, ฀฀ ฀should give shade and yet allow those in the sukkah to see the stars through the roof at night. to: KI Forest, 7UDGLWLRQ WHOOV XV WKDW WKHUH DUH FHUWDLQ JXHVWV ushpizin, who are present in in every sukkah: ฀฀ ฀ ฀Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, and David. In addition, many Jews invite guests to join them ฀ ฀฀for a holiday meal. 7KHUH DUH WZR RWKHU V\PEROV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK 6XNNRW 7KH lulav is a Hebrew word meaning “palmbranch.” It is used to describe a three-sectioned holder with a single palm branch in the center, twowillow branches on the left, and three myrtle branches on the right. Etrog is a Hebrew word meaning“citron,” and refers to the special lemon-like fruit. We shake the lulav and the etrog in all directions toshow that God is everywhere. Sukkot is followed immediately by two additional holidays. Shemini Atzeret was originally a time ofUHÁHFWLRQ RQ WKH KRO\ GD\V RI 6XNNRW ZKLFK KDG MXVW HQGHG -HZV HQJDJHG LQ D ÀQDO GD\ RI SUD\HUEHIRUH UHWXUQLQJ WR WKHLU GDLO\ URXWLQH 2YHU WLPH Shemini Atzeret became a day on which Jews reciteda special prayer for rain in the coming year. Simchat Torah is Hebrew for “rejoicing in the Law.” It refers to the celebration when Jews readWKH FRQFOXGLQJ VHFWLRQ RI WKH %RRN RI 'HXWHURQRP\ WKH ÀIWK ERRN RI WKH 7RUDK DQG VWDUW WR UHDGIURP *HQHVLV 6LPFKDW 7RUDK LV D MR\RXV FHOHEUDWLRQ 7KH 7RUDK VFUROOV DUH WDNHQ IURP WKH DUN DQGcarried by congregants around the synagogue seven times. During these seven circuits, or hakafot,WKRVH QRW FDUU\LQJ 7RUDKV ZDYH EULJKWO\ FRORUHG ÁDJV DQG VLQJ +HEUHZ VRQJV For more information go to www.urj.org or come to the Meyers Library.October Worship Schedule Evening Service ฀ Friday, October 13 7:00 p.m.Sabbath for the Friday, October 27 ฀ ฀฀ Soul - w/RML ฀ ฀ ฀฀ LJS sermon – LJS -Sermon“Jewish ฀฀ Genesis 1: 1 Views of the Soul” Genesis 12: 1 6:00 p.m.Tot Shabbat 8:00 p.m.Rabbi’s Fall of Ecclesiastes Service Saturday, October 21 Forum #1 of 3 – Oyfn 8:00 p.m.Shabbat 9:00 a.m.Torah StudyWednesday,October 4 Saturday, October 7 Evening Service 10:00 a.m.Shabbat ฀ 9:00 a.m.Torah Study Morning Service Creating Jewish฀฀ ฀ ฀ 10:30 a.m.Shabbat Saturday, October 14 Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn Eastern Europe & Morning Service 9:00 a.m.Torah Study Mira Kelman Klezmer Shabbat฀฀ ฀ 10:30 a.m.Shabbat 6:00 p.m.Havdalah Service Morning Service Servicefollowed by Services Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Saturday, October 28 ฀฀ ฀฀ Michael Joseph 9:00 a.m.Torah StudyThursday, October 5 Wednesday,October 11 Shabbat 10:30 a.m.Shabbat 6:30 p.m.Erev Simchat Morning Service฀฀ ฀ Torah Service & Friday, October 20 Bat Mitzvah of Eden Consecration ฀ ฀฀Morning Service ฀ Genesis 6: 9Friday, October 6 Thursday, October 12 ฀ ฀฀ 10:30 a.m. SheminiNumbers 29: 17 ฀฀ ฀8:00 p.m.ShabbatSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 5

Youth and EducationJQuest Extra Support For JQuest B’Yachad StudentsB’Yachad 7KLV VXPPHU ., DQG -4XHVW KDG IRXU comfortable or be more successful while at KI.Rabbi Stacy ฀ amazing teens participate in the Jewish Learning ,Q -4XHVW %·<DFKDG DQG DW ., DV D ZKROH ZHDirector of 9HQWXUH·V 7HHQ $VVLVWDQW 3URJUDP 7$3 7KH\ are eager to make our community a welcomingReligious joined a group of 16 teens from congregations and safe place for all of our kids and teens, andEducation around the area for four nights of intensive try to ensure that everyone’s needs are met so training on disability awareness, strategies that each of our students can help bring Jewish for working with students who have learning learning to life! disabilities and cognitive/intellectual disabilities, and support for students who are struggling socially. 7KH\ ZLOO MRLQ WKH UDQNV RI RWKHU KI teens who have participated in WKLV 7$3 WUDLQLQJ ZLWK -/9 WR KHOS -4XHVW VWXGHQWV ZKR FRXOG XVH DQ additional hand. Having these teens trained to be knowledgeable and compassionate helps our kids know that they have someone to go to in their classroom. We are also thrilled to now have Holli Goldenberg working as the -4XHVW %·<DFKDG VLWH VXSHUYLVRU to help students who might need an accommodation feel moreZ’man Simchateinu: Our Time for Rejoicing
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Youth and EducationKI Preschool Welcomes the New Year, 5778 3UHVFKRRO EHJDQ RXU 1HZ <HDU ZLWK RYHU  appropriate crafts and learning opportunities Preschoolstudents and two new rooms. We now have 10 to share the joy and beauty of the holiday spirit Newshappy classrooms operating in our preschool! ZLWK RXU FKLOGUHQ 7KH KROLGD\ RI <RP .LSSXU Liz Z. Sussman, 2XU IDYRULWH DGGLWLRQ WR WKH VFKRRO WKLV \HDU was equally welcomed with opportunities to M.Ed. Director of Early ChildhoodLV RXU SUHN FDIHWHULD 7KLV LV D ELJ VWHS IRU RXU UHÁHFW RQ KRZ ZH FDQ EH RXU EHVW VHOYHV KRZ Education1HZ +RUL]RQV DQG 3DWKÀQGHUV FKLOGUHQ ZKR we can each contribute to the warmth of ourare learning many strategies in preparation for classrooms and how we can apologize when.LQGHUJDUWHQ QH[W \HDU we do wrong. I lead every class in learning new2I FRXUVH JURZWK LQ RXU VWXGHQW SRSXODWLRQ holiday songs during music, and Miss Donnameans growth in our faculty, too! We have introduced us to some Israeli folk dances to getwelcomed Debbie Band, Diamari Barrios, Sue us in the festive mood.Kardos, Rebecca Kendall, Lorraine Leach, 7KURXJKRXW WKH PRQWK RXU FKLOGUHQ KDYHAmanda Nedzwecky, Ronit Palatnik and made many new friends and learned new andMollie Shapiro to our amazing teaching team. H[FLWLQJ WKLQJV LQ WKHLU FODVVHV 7KH\ ZDWFKHG WKHAdditionally, we have hired an Administrative seasons change from hot summer afternoonsAssistant, Kelly Sussman, for our preschool to cool fall mornings, wearing their new ‘backRIÀFH WR KHOS RYHUVHH RXU JURZLQJ VFKRRO DQG to school’ jackets and bringing leaves in fromto provide classroom support when needed. RXWVLGH WR SOD\ ZLWK DQG FUHDWH EHDXWLIXO DUW 7KHA great big KI welcome to all our new team feeling all around is that this year will truly bePHPEHUV MRLQLQJ RXU H[FHOOHQW SDQHO RI WHDFKHUV our best yet.who all work hard to uphold our mission to /RRNLQJ LQWR 2FWREHU ZH KDYH 6XNNRW DQGcreate a warm and nurturing environment for all 6LPFKDW 7RUDK WR FHOHEUDWH DQG RI FRXUVH RXUour children. ZHHNO\ 6KDEEDW FHOHEUDWLRQV 7KH VHFRQG )ULGD\ We are so glad to report that our Welcome RI HYHU\ PRQWK DW  SP LV 7RW 6KDEEDW DQGBack Shabbat was a huge success, with almost all are welcome.200 guests. So many families came to welcome /DVW ZH VD\ ´7HNLDK µ :H DUH H[FLWHG WRthe Sabbath, to be together as a community, and continue to build upon what we believe to beto enjoy good food and entertainment from our a community perpetuating the values of peace,IDYRULWH PDJLFLDQ 7RP 0F'RQQHOO diversity, inclusiveness and kindness. For theRosh Hashanah arrived so fast and the \HDU  ZH ZLVK \RX DOO WKH IHHOLQJ WKDW ZH JHWchildren immediately fell in love with the every day here at the KI Preschool, a feeling thatsound of the Shofar and the taste of honey. you are safe, loved and part of something bigger(DFK RQH RI RXU FODVV WHDFKHUV FUHDWHG DJH than ourselves.Plenty of Opportunity for Youth Engagement Youth We have fantastic youth programs planned at November 14th, 6:15pm: .,)7< /HDG Danielle Strauss,KI all throughout the year. Please join us in 3URJUDP DW 4XHVW 1RDU Youththe fun! November 17th-19th 1)7< )DOO .DOODK WK Engagement graders) CoordinatorOctober 21st, 12:15pm: .,)7< VHOOV IRRG DW December 1st-3rd 1)7< -<.   DQG WK-4XHVW DQG %RDUG 0HHWLQJ ([HFXWLYH %RDUG graders) SHALOM KI 7October 20th: Lock In and Sleepover (at a December 3rd, 12:15pm: .,)7< VHOOV IRRG DWmovie theatre) -4XHVW DQG %RDUG 0HHWLQJOctober 22nd: Family trip to U.S Holocaust December 16th, 6:00pm: /DWNHV DQG /DVHU 7DJMemorial Museum with Rabbi Sussman December 26th: 1R 4XHVW 1RDU October 31st: 1R 4XHVW 1RDU Winter BreakNovember 5th, 12:15pm: .,)7< VHOOV IRRG DW-4XHVW DQG %RDUG 0HHWLQJ (YHU\RQHSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you!

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In Our Community Tikkun Olam CORE VALUEAs You Teach You Learn at TJM, Now Through Nov. 2017, Special Service Oct. 20thBy Joan Myerson Shrager and Paula Mandel, Co-Directors of The Stained Glass Project $ QHZ H[KLELWLRQ QRZ DW WKH 7HPSOH creativity becomes a conduit for deep displayed every year at the PhiladelphiaJudea Museum features works fromThe Stained Glass Project: Windows That understanding, appreciation, and respect 9LVLWRU &HQWHUV 'UH[HO 8QLYHUVLW\Open Doors, a nationally-recognized,award-winning all volunteer after school for the unfamiliar. Many have said they Gravers Lane Gallery, and theart program, now in itsWK \HDU 7KH VWDLQHG ÀUVW FDPH WR WKH SURJUDP EHFDXVH LW ZDV Woodmere Art Museum. By giving awayglass panels, (such asthe one featured on the “safe.” WKHLU FUHDWLRQV IRU VRPH LW LV WKH ÀUVWcover) are part of theH[KLELW ´As You Teach We marvel at the students’ time many have known the feeling ofYou Learn,” and willeventually decorate a courage, and tenacity. giving rather than receiving. For most itschool in Uganda, as all the glass artmade by the student artists is donated Generalizations, preconceptions LV WKH ÀUVW DUW FODVV WKH\ KDYH WDNHQto schools and institutions world-wide.$OVR RQ H[KLELWLRQ DUH SUHSDUDWRU\ and prejudices melt away as we Along with creating windows eachsketches and photo documentation ofthe workshop in action. learn about and appreciate each week, The Stained Glass Project presents In addition, on Friday, October RWKHU 7KH\ FRQWLQXH WR LQVSLUH PowerPoint programs about artists20 at 7:00 p.m. 7KH 6WDLQHG *ODVVProject’s Philadelphia High School and teach what it means to have and cultural topics. Prominent artistsstudent artists will join us in celebratingSabbath for the Soul. an “unconquerable soul,” as the and community leaders address the The Stained Glass Project: Windows That poem, Invictus, describes. VWXGHQWV WKURXJKRXW WKH \HDU 7KHOpen Doors is dedicated to working withunderserved Philadelphia High School Students searching for jobs have group travels to museums, galleries,students. Weekly classes at Kendrick5HFUHDWLRQ &HQWHU 5R[ERURXJK few community contacts, so mentors WKHDWHUV FRQFHUWV DQG UHVWDXUDQWV 7KHintroduce students with minimal artsH[SHULHQFHV WR FUDIWLQJ VWDLQHG JODVV WR call on personal connections to help H[FLWHPHQW LV SDOSDEOH DV XQLTXH FXOWXUDOcreate windows they donate to schoolsand other such institutions from New QHWZRUN :H VKDUH H[FLWHPHQW IRU WKHLU H[SHULHQFHV DUH LQWURGXFHG RIWHQ IRU2UOHDQV WR 6RXWK $IULFD successes only to realize that there is no WKH ÀUVW WLPH 7KH HQG RI HDFK \HDU LV Friendships formed betweenmentors and students lift us out of the ÀUVW SD\FKHFN IRU WZR ZHHNV VR ZH RIIHU celebrated with a grand trip, sometimesSURYLQFLDOLW\ RI RXU OLYHV H[SRVLQJ XVto different ways of being, and learning travel money until it arrives. to deliver the windows (the Morris Jeffthat despite differences, we share acommon humanity. For many, this is We purchase clothing for job &RPPXQLW\ 6FKRRO LQ 1HZ 2UOHDQV WKHWKH ÀUVW WLPH FORVH UHODWLRQVKLSV KDYHdeveloped between people from such interviews or for special events. We 2MLEZH 5HVHUYDWLRQ 6FKRRO LQ 5HGODNHdifferent cultures. RIIHU ÀQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH IRU SKRQH 0LQQHVRWD RU WR H[SHULHQFH WKH DUWV 7KHVH WHHQV IDFH PXOWLSOH FKDOOHQJHVWe learn how much our students want service so they can receive calls from and culture of other cities, such asWR DFKLHYH DQG KRZ GLIÀFXOW WKLV FDQ EHLQ RXU FXUUHQW ZRUOG 7KH\ RIWHQ VD\ WKH potential employers. We purchase 1HZ <RUN %DOWLPRUH 3ULQFHWRQ DQGSURJUDP KHOSV WKHP IRFXV 7KH DFW RI computers so they can apply for jobs Washington. and colleges. Mentors have connected 7KH SURJUDP KDV EHHQ UHFRJQL]HG students with pro bono lawyers during by Bill Clinton, Mayor Nutter, Mayor crises, tutored and have helped with /DQGULHX DQG (G 5HQGHOO DQG LV WKH ÀUVW resumes and applications. recipient of the American Glass Guild’s Students remain within the Stained “Inspiration Award.” Glass community years after high We teach, we hug, encourage, VFKRRO 0HQWRUV DUH LQ WRXFK E\ WH[W care, weep and laugh. As it says in phone and email. We open doors. We WKH 0LGUDVK 7HKLOOLP VR ZH KDYH DOVR meet and treat for dinner. We share joys learned, as much about our ourselves and tragedies. and our ability to open our hearts as The Stained Glass Project is entirely about our students. volunteer and donation GULYHQ 7KURXJK WKH years, students have created dozens of stained glass windows for school children from South Africa WR 1HZ 2UOHDQV WR 3KLODGHOSKLD 7KHVH windows have beenSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 9

Lifelong LearningMeyers Library Update Save the following dates for other Adult Library Book Discussions: January 23, March 6, and Programs AtBy Ellen Tilman April 24. All book selections are available in the A Glance Meyers Library and on the library Kindles.Automation Update Jewish Film Series ฀฀ Please be patient with us. We are still novices Discussion Group: 7KH 0H\HUV /LEUDU\ VSRQVRUV D -HZLVK )LOP The Orphan’s Talewith our automation system. We are using both series. In order to best meet the needs of Tuesday, Oct. 3,the computer and circulation cards until all of participants, we will have both an evening and 12:30 p.m.the library volunteers are comfortable using our DIWHUQRRQ VFUHHQLQJ RI HDFK ÀOP )LOPV DUH IUHHcomputer circulation. If you wish to borrow a IRU ., PHPEHUV DQG RQO\  SHU ÀOP IRU QRQ Jewish Film Series:book when the library is not staffed, please leave members. Arrangeda signed circulation card on the library desk and Tuesday,we will process the title for you. 2Q Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. we Oct. 17, 1:00 p.m.One Book One Jewish Community will see Arranged 7KH HYHQLQJ YLHZLQJ LV RQ & Tuesday, Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. 7KLV  Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. Keneseth Israel is once again a partner in ÀOP LV WKH ZDUP DQG WRXFKLQJ VWRU\ RI WZRWKLV FLW\ZLGH SURJUDP 7KH LPSOHPHQWDWLRQ young women who teach at the same public And After the Firecommittee selected And After The Fire by Lauren VFKRRO LQ %URRNO\Q 2QH LV DQ REVHUYDQW 0XVOLP Tuesday, Nov. 28,Belfer. See the book description under the the other an observant Jew. Both families want 12:30 p.m.$GXOW %RRN 'LVFXVVLRQ *URXS VHFWLRQ 2XU to arrange marriages for their daughters.book discussion is the KI Partner Program. )XWXUH ÀOP GDWHV DUH 'HFHPEHU  DQG  Denial OBOJC ฀Learn about this engaging title and be prepared February 5 and 13 (Nora’s Will 0DUFK  DQG ฀to question the author at the citywide Kickoff 20 (A Mighty Heart) 0D\  DQG  Fiddler on theConversation with the Author at 3:00 p.m. on Roof). ConversationSunday, December 3 at Adath Israel (250 N. Children’s Book Donations Needed+LJKODQG $YHQXH 0HULRQ 6WDWLRQ Sunday,Adult Book Discussion Group 7KH 0H\HUV /LEUDU\ LV ORRNLQJ IRU FRSLHV RI Chicken Man and Something From Nothing and It December 3, 7KH 0H\HUV /LEUDU\ KRVWV D SRSXODU $GXOW Could Always Be Worse for a special Preschool%RRN 'LVFXVVLRQ *URXS 7KH RQO\ UHTXLUHPHQW group-reading program. A PJ Library edition of 3:00 p.m. atto join this group is that you have read the these titles is perfect.ERRN 7KLV LV D PRGHUDWHG ERRN GLVFXVVLRQ DQG Become a Book Reviewer Adath IsraelQRW D ERRN UHYLHZ 3DUWLFLSDQWV DUH H[SHFWHG WRshare their insights, reactions, and comments Have you read a Jewish book that youwith others who have also read the book. recommend others read? Would you like to2Q Tuesday, October 3 we will discuss The VHH \RXU QDPH LQ SULQW\" &RQWDFW (OOHQ DERXWOrphan’s Tale E\ 3DP -HQRII 7KLV LV D 1HZ <RUN becoming a Book Reviewer for our “Good7LPHV EHVWVHOOHU ,W LV WKH VWRU\ RI WZR ZRPHQ Reads” column.ZKR ÀQG VDIHW\ DQG IULHQGVKLS DV SDUW RI Dtraveling circus in World War II Germany. Bring If you would like to receive information ona bag lunch. Coffee and dessert will be provided. new acquisitions, library events and updates7KH GLVFXVVLRQ ZLOO EHJLQ DW  SP please send your email address to library@ kenesethisrael.org and ask to be added to the 2Q November 28 we will discuss And After Library email list.The Fire E\ /DXUHQ %HOIHU 7KLV  1DWLRQDOJewish Book Award winner interweaves the Coffee in the Librarystories of two women and more than 200 years Coffee Angels contribute $25 each toRI -HZLVK KLVWRU\ 6XVDQQD ÀQGV DQ XQSXEOLVKHGpiece of music by Johann Sebastian Bach among VSRQVRU )5(( FRIIHH IRU RQH PRQWK IRU .,KHU XQFOH·V SDSHUV +RZ GLG LW JHW WKHUH\" 7KH library patrons. We need more angels in orderVWRU\ EHJDQ LQ  LQ %HUOLQ *HUPDQ\ ZKHQ to continue this program. If you would like toSara Itzig Levy receives the anti-Jewish cantata become a Coffee Angel and enable us to provideIURP KHU WHDFKHU %DFK·V VRQ 7KLV ZRUN RI )5(( FRIIHH SOHDVH FRQWDFW (OOHQ LQ WKH OLEUDU\KLVWRULFDO ÀFWLRQ WUDFHV WKH FDQWDWD WKURXJK(XURSH DQG WKH +RORFDXVW LQWR WKH SUHVHQW GD\10 OCTOBER 2017

Lifelong Learning Hiddur Mitzvah CORE VALUE TJM Loses a Treasured Friend By Rita Rosen Poley , DP ZULWLQJ WKLV DW WKH HQG RI $XJXVW IRU \RX WR UHDG LQ 2FWREHU +HUE $OWPDQ SDVVHG DZD\ ODWH WKLV SDVW VXPPHU DQG WKLV LV P\ ÀUVW RSSRUWXQLW\ WR WHOO \RX D OLWWOH DERXW KLP )ROORZLQJ P\ EULHI UHPDUNV LV DQ H[FHUSW IURP a very touching letter about Herb, sent to me by Karen Sirota, a KI past President. +HUE ZDV WKH 7HPSOH -XGHD 0XVHXP·V PRVW OR\DO DQG VWDOZDUW )5,(1' He was my best friend. He made our work possible and rejoiced in our accomplishments. From now on, going forward together, we will honor his legacy in everything we do. Herb, and the entire Altman Family, supported the PXVHXP ÀQDQFLDOO\ WKURXJK PDQ\ PDQ\ JLIWV RI WUHDVXUHG REMHFWV DQG ZLWK endless hours of hard work. Here is a short list of just a few of the many, many objects and projects WKDW +HUE DQG KLV IDPLO\ PDGH SRVVLEOH 7KHUH LV QR ZD\ , FDQ GR MXVWLFH WRWKH WKRXVDQGV RI KRXUV +HUE GHYRWHG WR DVVXULQJ WKH H[LVWHQFH RI WKH PXVHXP MAUTHAUSEN - The Steps: A paper sculpture by Robbin Ami Silberberg. THE FISCHER CUP 7KLV JRUJHRXV VLOYHU SUHVHQWDWLRQ FXS ZDV DQ  JLIW IURP .HQHVHWK ,VUDHO WR LWV ÀUVWRUJDQLVW :LOOLDP )LVFKHU ,W ZDV SXUFKDVHG IURP %DLOH\ %DQNV DQG %LGGOH LQ 3KLODGHOSKLD :LWK JHQHURXV ÀQDQFLDO VXSSRUWIURP 0LULDP )LQNHO DQG +HUE $OWPDQ WKH FXS ZDV SXUFKDVHG IURP DQ DXFWLRQ DW 5$*2 $XFWLRQ +RXVH LQ /DPEHUWYLOOH 1-in May 2013. CATALOG - WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY: ([KLELWLRQ RI -HZLVK $UW DQG $QWLTXLWLHV  1RYHPEHU th toDecember 16th  7KLV  H[KLELWLRQ ZDV RQO\ WKH VHFRQG RUJDQL]HG H[KLELWLRQ RI -XGDLFD LQ (QJODQG LIEDER/GHETTO 7KH LPDJHV LQ WKLV SUHFLRXV ERRN E\ DUWLVW (SKUDLP /LOLHQ ZHUH RI VHPLQDO LPSRUWDQFH WR WKHpromulgation of the principles of early Zionism. PROCLAIM LIBERTY…: A limited edition of 350 sterling silver Kiddush cups designed by American silver artist,0HU\O 6KHHW] ,Q  WKH 7HPSOH -XGHD 0XVHXP REVHUYHG WKH th anniversary of the arrival of Jews in America. WithWKH ÀQDQFLDO DQG SHUVRQDO VXSSRUW RI WKH $OWPDQ IDPLO\ WKH PXVHXP ZDV DEOH WR FRPPLVVLRQ DQG VHOO WKLV PXVHXPTXDOLW\limited-edition, sterling silver Proclaim Liberty... Kiddush cup. SHOE GROGGER: A wood sculpture for Purim by Andras Borocz. THE JUDITH ALTMAN MEMORIAL JUDAICA COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION: Sponsored byHerb and his family, in memory of his late wife, Judy, brought international attention to this museum. “OPENING THE WINDOWSµ 7KH  SURMHFW WR XSGDWH WKH JXLGH WR ´7KH 3URSKHWLF 4XHVWµ ZLQGRZV LQ WKHKorn Memorial Sanctuary was another of Herb’s special projects. It has become a gift to the entire congregation and all ourvisitors.From Karen’s letter: ...Herb, as you know well, was a kind, gentle and intelligent man. His integrity, depth of caring about and for KI, for his beloved0XVHXP IRU .,·V ÀQDQFLDO VWDELOLW\ DQG ZHOOEHLQJ WR HQVXUH RXU IXWXUH ZHUH ZHOO NQRZQ +H JHQHURXVO\ VKDUHG KLV H[SHUWLVH SHUVSHFWLYHand talents. He was a team player - and so many of us wanted him on our “team.” When I served as KI President, he was often my go-WR SHUVRQ RQ PDWWHUV DPRQJ RWKHUV RI ÀQDQFLDO FRQFHUQ , DOZD\V IHOW WKDW P\ UROH ZDV WR JDWKHU WKH EHVW DQG WKH EULJKWHVW WR V\QWKHVL]HGUDZ VWUHQJWK DQG H[SHUWLVH IURP WKLV JURXS DQG WR EH D UHÁHFWLRQ RI WKHLU FROOHFWLYH OLJKW , ZDV IRUWXQDWH WR KDYH KDG WKDW WHDP DQGHerb was one of the brightest lights we had. %XW IRU PH DPLG DOO KLV JHQHURXV DFWV ERWK RI KLV WLPH DQG ÀQDQFLDO VXSSRUW LW ZDV +HUE·V KXPLOLW\ WKDW ZDV SURPLQHQW +H QHYHUwanted to be the center of attention, never wanted to be in the limelight, shied away from public thank-yous, and always felt that what hedid and what he gave was all in the order of things. It was a trait I so admired. May Herb’s memory be for a blessing forever.SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 11

Life CyclesMazal Tov to our Bar/ Social Action Update: RecyclingBat Mitzvah Students By Judi Metz 0\ QDPH LV 5XE\ 7HVV .HOOHU P\ %DW 0LW]YDK LV LQ 2FWREHU %HFDXVH , HQMR\ ([FLWLQJ QHZV ,W·V WLPH WR MXPSVWDUW RXU ., &RPPXQLW\·V QDWXUH DQG P\ 7RUDK SRUWLRQ LQYROYHV recycling program! Currently, most of the recycling that takes place nature, I chose to volunteer at the DW ., KDV EHHQ D TXLHW FRPPLWPHQW WR RXU PLVVLRQ RI 7LNNXQ 3HQQ\SDFN (FRORJLFDO 5HVWRUDWLRQ 7UXVW 2ODP )RU H[DPSOH ZH UHF\FOH DOO FDUGERDUG 5HF\FOLQJ EXFNHWV DUH IRU P\ 0LW]YDK 3URMHFW 7KH 7UXVW LV D ORFDWHG LQ DOO RIÀFHV DQG FODVVURRPV :H XVH UHDO GLVKHV VLOYHUZDUH QRQSURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQ WKDW PDLQWDLQV and glassware and serve our drinks from pitchers rather than plasticDQG SURWHFWV WKH DFUH 3HQQ\SDFN 3UHVHUYH , KHOSHG ERWWOHV 7KLV FUHDWHV OHVV ZDVWH DQG IHZHU LWHPV WR EH UHF\FOHGclear vines from the trees, cleaned up litter and helped atthe annual native plant sale. I attend Abington Friends $V ZH HQWHU WKH \HDU RI  OHW·V DOO EH DFWLYH SDUWLFLSDQWV LQSchool and enjoy listening to music, playing piano and our new and improved recycling mission! We have placed two newukulele, making slime and cuddling with my dog, Perry. UHFHSWDFOHV E\ WKH ZDWHU IRXQWDLQ LQ WKH PDLQ OREE\ 2QH LV IRUMy parents are Donna and Stefan Keller and I have a recycling and the other for trash.brother, Ben. How will you know what can and cannot be recycled here in 0\ QDPH LV -RUG\Q 0LUD .HOPDQ P\ &KHOWHQKDP 7RZQVKLS\" 1HZ VLJQV KDYH EHHQ FUHDWHG IRU \RXU %DW 0LW]YDK LV 2FWREHU   )RU DVVLVWDQFH <RX FDQ ÀQG WKHP DERYH HDFK FDQ my Mitzvah Project I helped at a rescue shelter with dogs. I designed a t-shirt, $ UHPLQGHU WRR WKDW GRQDWLQJ WR RXU 7]HGHN &HQWHU LV D JUHDW sold them and gave the proceeds to the way to recycle! All clothing donations are taken to the Women’s shelter. I plan on continuing to help dogs 6KHOWHU RI 0RQWJRPHU\ &RXQW\ 1RQH[SLUHG IRRG SDSHU JRRGV by collecting supplies to donate to the and toiletries are put to good use here at KI for our HaMotzishelter. I attend Cedarbrook Middle School and my hobbies dinners or at the Abington Interfaith Food Pantry.LQFOXGH WHQQLV IULHQGV WH[WLQJ FRRNLQJ DUW DQG VZLPPLQJI play tennis and softball. My parents are Bonnye and 3OHDVH MRLQ XV DV ZH WDNH WKHVH ÀUVW VWHSV WRZDUG EHFRPLQJ EHWWHUKen Kelman. caretakers of this beautiful world and of our amazing synagogue! Who’s Who of Social Action 0\ QDPH LV '\ODQ 0LFKDHO -RVHSK P\ %DU 0LW]YDK LV 2FWREHU   )RU P\ Mitzvah Project, I’m leading a food drive with my friends and family. We will be donating food to KI’s HaMotzi guests and to the Abington Food Pantry. I am also volunteering at the JRA. I attendthe Sandy Run Middle School. My hobbies are movies,music and playing with my dog, Cody. I play baseball andbasketball and enjoy watching football. My parents areMarla and David Joseph, my brother’s name is Alec. 0\ QDPH LV (GHQ 5LYND 6DXQGHUV P\ Cantor Amy Levy leads a team of dedicated congregant volunteers %DW 0LW]YDK LV 2FWREHU   )RU P\ in KI’s ever- expanding Social Action effort. (L to R) Cantor Levy, Mitzvah Project I am sewing dresses for Joel Glassman, his wife Judi Metz, Marjorie Curtis-Cohen, KI Vice little girls in need. My goal is to make 10 President Janice Schwartz-Donahue, Lynore Eisman, Paulette dresses for the Dress a Girl Around the Sterman-Soroko & Toby Grubman. World program. I will continue to make dresses after my Bat Mitzvah. I attendCedarbrook Middle School. My hobbies include sewing,cooking, playing soccer, bike riding, hanging out with myfriends and baking. My parents are Nomi and AleisterSaunders, and my siblings are Atara and Lev. My pets,Dot and Dash the dogs, and Lafayette the cat will also behelping me celebrate my Bat Mitzvah.12 OCTOBER 2017

Life CyclesMazal Tov to the following congregants on their special Simchas . . .Engagements ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ David is the grandson of our member Helen SchneebergJacob Charny and Bassel Rabah, Jacob is the grandson of our member Helen SchneebergAnna Eulau and Jeffrey Ellis, Jeffrey is the grandson of our member Helen SchneebergWeddingRhonda McKitten and Aaron Krauss, Aaron is our member and the father of our members, Jonathan and SamanthaBirths ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ Sandra S. KramerMicah Toby Tilman, son of Naomi and Howard Tilman, grandson of our members Ellen and David TilmanNoah Anthony Mennies, son of Sarah Mennies, great-grandson of our member Eve Mennies and great-nephew of our member Renate ElgartMyer Leon Rogers, son of Jenna and Michael Rogers, grandson of our members Sue & Gary Fried and great- grandson of our member Norman Schwerin ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀member William Dodies, great-nephews of our members, Phyllis and Charles Salinger & David and Cathy DodiesElla Katherine Kollar, daughter of Adena Matusow and Eric Kollar, granddaughter of our members,฀฀฀฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀We mark with sorrow the passing of . . .Louis G. Malissa, our member, husband of our member Irma MalissaYale A. Hirshberg, father of our member Steven (Jane) HirshbergHarry A. Lande, grandfather of our member Jordan BreslowHerbert Altman, our member, father of our member Laurence (Cathy) Altman, brother of our member Barbara฀฀฀฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀Andrea Lynne Tessler, daughter of our members Elaine and Stuart BaerSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 13

October 2017 Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 79:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 12:30 p.m. Adult Book 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. Mtg. D[ÄXZhXadhZY™EHdeZc 8:00 p.m. Sukkot Shabbat 9:00 a.m. Torah Study10:00 a.m. Sukkah Build Discussion Group 10:30 a.m. Sukkot Service Service w/ LJS Special 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Erev Sukkot Blessings Sermon 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad & Brown Bag Dinner Service 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Erev Sukkot Service 14 10 6:00 p.m. Sukkot Program with 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Del. Valley Univ. & 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Sukkot Craft for Kids 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Service8 9 11 12 13 2:00 p.m. Rydal Park Shabbat9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar D[ÄXZhXadhZY™EHdeZc 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service11:00 a.m. Women of KI Brunch 6:00 p.m. BYO Brown Bag Dinner followed by dinner12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Erev Simchat 10:30 a.m. Shemini Atzeret/2:00 p.m. Music Arts Event Yizkor Service & 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Torah Service Luncheon by RSVP only Service & Consecration of New Students followed by Ice Cream Oneg15 16 17 18 19 20 219:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 1:00 p.m. Jewish Film Series: 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. – Movie 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 7:00 p.m. Sabbath for the Soul 9:00 a.m. Torah Study12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal Arranged w/ Ross M. Levy 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner 6:00 p.m. PS Back-to-School 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ w/ LJS Special Sermon 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Night Mtg. & SGP Philadelphia Service 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar HS Student Artists 6:00 p.m. Havdalah Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. KI Welcomes Guest Speaker Acclaimed Jewish historian Marc Saperstein22 23 24 25 26 27 28Holocaust Congregational 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 6:00 p.m. KDHS Dinner 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Family Trip to DC 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 7:00 p.m. Jewish Film Series: 2:00 p.m. Senior Moments 8:00 p.m. Klezer Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad Program Service - Rabbi’s Fall Service10:30 a.m. Brotherhood Brunch Arranged Forum #1 of 312:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal29 30 31 KI at Your Fingertips9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. NO JQuest B’Yachad ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀10:00 a.m. New Member Event 6:00 p.m. NO Quest Noar ฀฀10:00 a.m. W of KI Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal ฀ ฀฀12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal and events. ฀฀

November 2017 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 11:30 a.m. Maimonides Café 5:00 p.m. Progressive Shabbat 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Dinner 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service Service w/ guest speaker Erin Baikis, CEO of IsraAID-US5 6 7 8 9 10 11Daylight Saving Time Ends 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. NO JQuest B’Yachad 7:30 p.m. Religious Practices 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service 9:00 a.m. Torah Study9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 6:30 p.m. WKI Paint Night NO Quest Noar Comm. Mtg. followed by dinner 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning10:00 a.m. Rabbi’s Fall Forum 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 13 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service #2 of 3 Service 5:00 p.m. Havdalah Service12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed.7:00 p.m. Music Arts Program 14 15 16 17 1812 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. Movie 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 7:00 p.m. Shabbat LaLev – 9:00 a.m. Torah Study 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar w/11th grade 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Rabbi LJS - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’10:00 a.m. W of KI trip to NY Masterpieces of Jewish Mtg. Service12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal Literature - The Book 2:00 Rydal Park Shabbat of Job 5:30 p.m. Havdalah Service19 20 21 22 23 24 259:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Offices and Preschool Closed Offices and Preschool Closed 9:00 a.m. Torah Study10:00 a.m. Rabbi’s Fall Forum 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning #3 of 3 Service Service12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal26 27 28 29 30 Keneseth Israel Phone DirectoryNO JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 12:30 p.m. Adult Book 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8700NO Shir Joy Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. Discussion Group Rabbinic Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-87025:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner JQuest B’Yachad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8704 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-1070 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-885-2425 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-2027 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-884-4364

From the Bimah(cont’d from page 3) shiva candle at home reminds us that there is still light in the...we are shook, challenged and wounded to our very core. darkness. Sitting with family and friends allows us to formAnd then, what does it mean to live alone after 40, 50 or even HWHUQDO QDUUDWLYHV DERXW ÀQLWH OLYHV -XGDLVP KDV WUHPHQGRXV60 years of marriage? power, if we allow it into our lives. What is it that makes us strong, even when we think we -XGDLVP FDQQRW H[LVW LQ D YDFXXP /LNH DQ\ JUHDW VWUXFWXUHdon’t have the strength to carry on? Ask yourself, where does it needs a sure foundation. Judaism is built on the pillars ofmy inner strength come from? VHOI IDPLO\ WUDGLWLRQ DQG V\QDJRJXH (DFK SLOODU KHOSV VXSSRUW XV (DFK SLOODU LV QHFHVVDU\ DQG PDQGDWHG DQG WUXVWZRUWK\ 3HUKDSV RXU ÀUVW VRXUFH RI VWUHQJWK DUH RXU ROGHVW DQGdeepest relationships. Parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts I have spent most of my life inside the synagogue, the lastand uncles and cousins are our earliest social constellations. 16 years in this one. KI has become more than a building inFriends also become an important part of our world. P\ OLIH ,W KDV FRPH WR GHÀQH PH ,WV KLVWRU\ DQG WUDGLWLRQV LQVSLUH PH ,W KDV PXVLF DQG DUW WKDW UHÁHFW WKH FRUH RI P\ Spousal relations are tremendous sources of strength. As being. Most of all, it has people who ask me to help them towe grow and share life together, our soul mates can provide be strong. It is a reciprocal relationship. So many people hereus new strength and purpose. Becoming a parent gives a have been strong and fair and wise to me, when I needed theirXQLTXH DQG SURIRXQG UHDVRQ WR VWUHQJWKHQ RXUVHOYHV DQG ÀQG support.inner courage to protect or advance our children’s interests.Being parents can make us stronger than we ever imagined we ,Q WKLV QHZ \HDU  , QHHG WR DVN D YHU\ EDVLFcould have been. question as I go forward: what makes me strong? It is one of WKH JUHDW TXHVWLRQV RI KXPDQ H[LVWHQFH ,Q WKH HQG , PDNH As we grow older we join all types of organizations and me strong but I need help. I can’t be strong alone. I need myDIÀOLDWH ZLWK LQVWLWXWLRQV WR IXUWKHU FRPPRQ FDXVHV DQG family close to me, my friends, my congregation, my heritage.LQWHUHVWV 7KH\ DOVR KDYH VRFLDO GLPHQVLRQV ZKLFK KHOS GHÀQH , QHHG P\ FRPPXQLW\ P\ FRXQWU\ DQG LWV PDJQLÀFHQW LGHDOVwho we are as individuals. Being part of an organization can and I need my God to be strong. And I need to be strong formake us stronger as individuals. all of them, for they can only be as strong as I help them to be strong. :KDW DERXW -XGDLVP DQG V\QDJRJXH OLIH\" 7R ZKDW H[WHQWdo they help me be a strong person? I have probably 7KURXJKRXW WKLV KROLGD\ SHULRG , KDYH KHDUG P\ WUDGLWLRQconducted 1,500 funerals and I am amazed by the power calling to me: “Hazak, Hazak v’nithazaik.” “Be strong, beRI WKH 3VODPV RI (O 0DOHK 5DFKPDPLQ DQG HVSHFLDOO\ RI strong and let us strengthen one another.” Let us resolve tothe Kaddish to help bring “balm to Gilead.” At the worst try to be strong as individuals, to help one another, to be apossible moment in life, frozen by grief, the sure, familiar, strong community of faith and to move forward into the newrhythmic words of Kaddish seem to give most some respite \HDU ZLWK KRSH DQG ZLWK UHQHZHG FRQÀGHQFH $PHQfrom the pain of the moment. Feeling the earth in our handsVRPHKRZ PDUNV WKH EHJLQQLQJ RI WKH QH[W F\FOH /LJKWLQJ WKHDistinguished Jewish Historian Marc Saperstein To Speak at KI Oct. 18thSponsored by the KI Archives and Meyers Library 2Q Wednesday, October 18th at including George Washington7:00 p.m., Rabbi Sussman and KI will University, Washington University,host special guest speaker Professor +DUYDUG DQG <DOH 3ULRU WR OHDYLQJ WKHMarc Saperstein, a preeminent authority United States for the UK, he was ViceRQ WKH KLVWRU\ RI -HZLVK SUHDFKLQJ 7KH President of the American Academytitle of his presentation is Rabbi Joseph for Jewish Research. Widely-publishedKrauskopf: Dynamic Sermons on “The on various aspects of Jewish history,Great War” and Its Aftermath. literature, and thought, Professor Saperstein’s forth-coming book, Agony Professor Saperstein currently serves in the Pulpit: Jewish Preaching in Response toas Professor of Jewish History and Nazi Persecution and Mass Murder, 1933-Homiletics and LBC and Professor 1945, is due to be published by Hebrewof Jewish Studies at King’s College Union College Press – University ofLondon. He has held numerous 3LWWVEXUJK 3UHVV LQ DXWXPQ prestigious positions at U.S. universities,16 OCTOBER 2017

In Our Community Ahavat Israel CORE VALUE Two poets, Israel Committee father and daughter, Modi’in Yozma in a dangerous game of words. By Bill Schur Screening at KI <RX PD\ DVN ZKDW LV Modi’in Yozma\" 7KH VKRUW DQVZHU LV LW LV D Wednesday, October 18 young Reform congregation, located in one of Israel’s newest cities. 0RGL·LQ ZDV RSHQHG IRU UHVLGHQF\ LQ  DOWKRXJK D WRZQ E\ WKDW 1:00 p.m. in the KG QDPH LQ WKH JHQHUDO DUHD H[LVWHG LQ DQFLHQW ,VUDHO ,W LV DERXW  PLOHV ZHVW RI -HUXVDOHP DQG LWV SRSXODWLRQ LV DERXW  /DUJH Pre and post discussion greenspaces were incorporated into the city’s layout and comprise 50 led by Amiram Amitai percent of the area within the city limits. It was planned by the well- known architect, Moshe SafdieInspirational Musings Yozma means “initiative” in Hebrew, and is also an acronym for“But let justice well up Yahadut Zmaneinu, Moreshet Ha’Am, -XGDLVP RI 2XU 7LPH +HULWDJHlike water, RI 2XU 3HRSOH ,W ZDV IRXQGHG LQ  E\ 5DEEL .LQQHUHW 6KLU\RQRighteousness like an ZKR LV ,VUDHO·V ÀUVW IHPDOH UDEEL ,Q  5DEEL 6KLU\RQ ZDVunfailing stream .“ elected chairperson of the Council of Progressive Rabbis in Israel 0$5$0 WKXV EHFRPLQJ WKH ÀUVW ZRPDQ WR KHDG RQH RI ,VUDHO·V - Amos 5:24 rabbinical bodies. She was ordained by the HUC-JIR in 1HZ <RUN LQ  DQG KDV OLYHG LQ ,VUDHO IRU RYHU  \HDUV 7KH 5HIRUP PRYHPHQW LQ ,VUDHO LV VWLOO UHODWLYHO\ VPDOO 7KH WRWDO of “memberships” in all the Reform communities is modest, with only 3,500 dues-paying members/family units combined in all of ,VUDHO ZLWK DERXW  DW <R]PD DPRQJ WKH IRXU ODUJHVW 5HIRUP FRQJUHJDWLRQV LQ WKH FRXQWU\ 7KH PRYHPHQW LQ fact has a much broader reach than “memberships,” since most Reform communities are open to all and do not restrict their services to dues-paying members. Non-members celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, conversions, weddings, etc., on a fee-for-service basis, and are welcomed at KROLGD\ FHOHEUDWLRQV )RU H[DPSOH LQ 2013, over 1,000 people participated in <RP .LSSXU VHUYLFHV DW <R]PD PDQ\ RI WKHP standing outside the small synagogue and participating in the service WKURXJK ORXGVSHDNHUV LQ DQ H[SDQVLYH PHDGRZ <R]PD LV DIÀOLDWHG ZLWK WKH ,VUDHO 0RYHPHQW IRU 3URJUHVVLYH Judaism (IMPJ), and states that it is more than just a place to SUD\ ´ZH DUH D VSLULWXDO HGXFDWLRQDO DQG FXOWXUDO FRPPXQLW\µ %\ providing a spiritually-relevant, values-based community for today’s ,VUDHOLV <R]PD LV UHVSRQVLYH WR WKH G\QDPLFV RI ERWK 5HIRUP Judaism and Israeli society. It is a developing and living model of Reform Jewish life in Israel. ,Q ,VUDHO RQO\ 2UWKRGR[ V\QDJRJXHV UHFHLYHG IXQGV IURP WKH JRYHUQPHQW $OO RI <R]PD·V LQFRPH LV GHULYHG IURP PHPEHUVKLS dues, programs, and contributions from friends in Israel and abroad.Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 17

In Our Community WKI Upcoming Events Welcome Back! Opening Women of KI Brunch Sunday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. By Lynore Eisman ´%UHDVW +HDOWK DQG *HQHWLFVµ (QMR\ D lovely brunch and inspiring talk about this 7KH PRQWK RI 2FWREHU EHJLQV ZLWK WKH VSHFLDO KROLGD\ RI very special project. WKI Members $10 ~Sukkot. Sukkot is our “Festival of Booths.” It is a festival of thanksgiving Guests $12: your check to Women of KI isfor the harvest. We are thankful for the food we have harvested, the \RXU UHVHUYDWLRQ 6HQG WR ., $771 6XHhomes we are so privileged to call our own, and for the natural world that )ULHG  2OG <RUN 5RDG (ONLQV 3DUN 3$is around us. In our everyday lives, we sometimes take these things for  E\ granted, so celebrating Sukkot reminds us to stop and take note of oursurroundings. Board Meeting Sunday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. :RPHQ RI ., LV SDUWLFXODUO\ WKDQNIXO WKLV \HDU 2YHU WKH VXPPHU Planning for our November events.months our KI Mitzvah Garden produced over 250 pounds of vegetablesthat we donated to the KleinLife Food Pantry. Not only are we thankful Paint Night: Vases or Wine GlassesIRU WKLV W\SH RI ERXQW\ EXW P\ KXVEDQG (OOLRW DQG , DUH VR WKDQNIXO IRU Monday, November 6, 6:30 p.m.RXU JURZLQJ IDPLO\ 2XU \RXQJHVW VRQ $GDP LV VRRQ WR EH PDUULHG WR KLV <RX GRQ·W KDYH WR EH DQ DUWLVW WR SDLQW DORYHO\ ÀDQFp 1DRPL 2XU IDPLOLHV DUH VR IRUWXQDWH WR EH MRLQLQJ WRJHWKHU masterpiece! Renew your vases or wineas we rejoice in our own growing sukkah! JODVVHV 'HVVHUW FRIIHH DQG WHD VHUYHG %<2% $35/person. After November 2: $40/person. Celebrate with us and become a part of “the nurturing soul of our KI <RXU FKHFN WR :RPHQ RI ., LV \RXUCommunity.” reservation. RSVP by 11/1. Save the Date for KI Brotherhood Brunch Sunday, October 22, 10:30 a.m. For RSVP and more information contact David Pinsky at [email protected] Music Arts Announces Fall ScheduleBy Ellen Bildersee 7KH ., 0XVLF $UWV &RPPLWWHH KDV SODQQHG and greet reception follows the recital. Adults: $30 by pre-registrationa phenomenal season of concerts at KI for deadline of Oct. 4: thereafter, and at the door, $35. Students throughWKLV RXU WK VHDVRQ ,I \RX KDYHQ·W EHHQ WR age 23 are FREE.our concerts, don’t miss a fabulous opportunityto hear great music performed by world-class 2XU 1RYHPEHU FRQFHUW LV the Main Line Symphony, Sunday, Nov. 5musicians! We present the same artists as at 7:00 p.m. 7KLV SLHFH RUFKHVWUD IRXQGHG  \HDUV DJR LV SHUIRUPLQJthe Kimmel Center, but we don’t charge for DW ., XQGHU 'LUHFWRU&RQGXFWRU 'RQ /LX]]L 3ULQFLSDO 7\PSDQLVWparking, our ticket prices are affordable, and 3KLODGHOSKLD 2UFKHVWUD ZLWK -XOLHWWH .DQJ YLROLQ VRORLVW -DVRQ 'H3XHwe offer meet and greet receptions with the 3KLODGHOSKLD 2UFKHVWUD FRQFHUWPDVWHU 3URJUDP %RURGLQ 3RORYWVLDQartists! 'DQFHV 6DUDVDWH &DUPHQ )DQWDV\ DQG %HHWKRYHQ·V 6\PSKRQ\  %ULQJ the entire family: this knockout gorgeous program of orchestral favorites We begin with world-class pianist, Shai VL]]OHV ZLWK EHDXW\ DQG H[FLWHPHQW Adult $30,Wosner, Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m. students through age 23: FREE.ZLWK D SURJUDP WKDW H[SORUHV KRZ 6FKXEHUWDQG &KRSLQ LQÁXHQFHG 'YRUDN *HUVKZLQ DQG 2XU Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. dinner,YHV· ,PSURPSWXV DQG ,PSURYLVDWLRQV <RX UHDG and concert is the incomparable star of cabaret,that correctly: jazzy Gershwin and Ives!) Wosner, Broadway and screen, Karen Akers, who returnsZKR H[SODLQV HDFK SLHFH EHIRUH SHUIRUPLQJ LV by popular demand from her prior sellout cabaretFRQVLGHUHG WKH XOWLPDWH LQWHUSUHWHU RI 6FKXEHUW performances here at KI. She will present an all-he will also play the Gasteiner Sonata. Free meet QHZ SURJUDP GHWDLOV 7%$ Don’t miss these concerts!!18 OCTOBER 2017

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.YAHRZEIT FUND Connie Gottlieb, Shoshanah Gottlieb;DONOR IN MEMORY OF Anna Goldberg Ichelson; Harriet SegelinLewis & Elaine Abel, Dorothy I. Risen Ellis Greenberg, Meyer Greenberg ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Phyllis Greenberg, Samuel Greenberg;Robert O. Altman, Judi Altman Anna Goldberg IchelsonCraig B. & Robin K. Anforth, Florence Klass Marcia Gross, Selma SpeizmanSylvia Angert, Edith Miller Carol Halpern, Frances R. HalpernJona Axelroth & Lynn Axelroth, Florence Axelroth; Joseph Joni Herman & Family, Fred Green Axelroth Babe Hernes, Sophie Garfield;Barbara S. Batt, Alice Samuels Nathan Hernes; Seymour Hernes฀฀ ฀ Marisa Herrera, Celeste Herrera฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ Rhoda Hershman, Edith Blumenthal ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ Selma Hirshberg, Celia Bachove; Irving Bachove฀฀ ฀ Lois N. Hitchman, Wilbur S. Hitchman ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ Edward E. Itzenson, Joseph ShechtmanAndrea Brandow, Isabelle Fingerman Isabel Kanefield, Mildred M. SultanArnold & Jeanne Brenman, Max Brenman Sonnie Katz, Hilda KatzRonda Bressler, Stella Hymowitz Connie & Jules Kay, Mamie GlassNorman J. Brody, Samuel Brody S. Gerald King, Morris Bernhard; Rose F. KingAnne Brown, Louis Kleinfield ฀฀ ฀Marjorie Caddy, Israel Richman Abraham Klein & Bonnie Klein, Katie KleinTamara Carlitz, Betty Carson; Leon Netzman Marcy Klugman, Marvin PerlmutterBarbara Cohen, Bernard Paley Bertram Korn, Jr., Joseph Bergman;Betty Cohen, Ida Poplow Agnes Dienes; Manuel Korn฀฀ ฀ David & Ginger Lane, Arthur AbramsJulia Davis, Rae S. Kraft Elaine Leibowitz, Harry Leibowitz; Jean Leibowitz฀฀ ฀ Edith Leon, Sarah LeonThomas Eichenbaum, Shirley Eichenbaum Robert & Rochelle Levy, Eva Feldman; Leon Levy ฀฀ ฀ Barbara G. Licht, Samuel KelmanEllen Feldman, Morris Feldman A.J. Lichtenstein, Luella KaufmannMartin Feldsher, Harry Feldsher; Al Rodin Paula Lieberman, Herman Bleicher; Reba BleicherDonna & Morris Fine, Klaus Berju Bernard Liebowitz, Evelyn LiebowitzJay Finestone, Alma Finestone Marilyn Lifson, Burton S. LifsonDori Fisher, Elliot Fisher Miriam & Jim Logan, Victor SchwartzRita & Sheldon Flame, Kitty Flame Lila & Matthew London, Herbert London; Helen RosenbergCaren & Jeffrey Fogel, Anna Elizabeth Fogel ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀Albert Friedman, Charles Friedman ฀฀฀ ฀ Bonnie Malone, Ruth Cohen฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ David G. Marshall, Michael E. Goldberg ฀ ฀฀Mindi Glachman, Barry Glachman; ฀฀ ฀ ฀ Ira Washerstein; Sidney Washerstein Irwin Matusow, H. Joseph Matusow;Marlene Glass, ฀ Shirley Kern Nathan Silberstein; Harry Silverstein ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀Rita Gold-Cousins, Benjamin K. Gold Richard M. Meyer, Norma S. MeyerPhyllis & Barry Goldberg, Isadore Newman ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀Barbara Goldenberg, Reba Goldstein ฀฀ ฀฀Peggy Goldenberg, Millicent Esser Kay ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ Arlene S. Newman, Reba A. SolomonSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 19

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.Frances Nodiff, Saul Nodiff ฀฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ Jerome Snyder, Harry SnyderDonna Ostroff & Carl Capista, Mitchell J. Ostroff ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀Silvia Parris & Renee S. Parris, Herman Parris Susan F. GrobmanDana B. Perlman, Nettie Deitch Shirley & Sheldon Somerman, Daniel Messinger; Marcia Segal฀฀ ฀ Marc, Ann & Jonny Sonnenfeld, Rochelle SonnenfeldJeffrey & Ellen Plaut, Marianne Plaut Philip Spergel William SpergelJanet Polis, Edward Weiss Linda & Philip Stein, Geraldine Levy Stein ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ Estelle Steinberg, Bernard R. Sherman; Violet ShermanBeth Porten & Linda Stellenberg, Jeanette Porten ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ Janet Stanley & Elaine Keyser, Herbert Keyser฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀Adale Roda, Nancy Stein Rita Sutow, Kitty BearThe Rodgers & Kaufman Families, Lincoln Rodgers Jenny Thibeault, Toni SweedlerJay Rosen, Irma Pood ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀Linda Rosen, Naomi Krauss Helene & Bob Wagman, Sherri Wagman Philipson฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀Myrna Rosenau, Nelson Romisher Barbara & Richard Weiss, Rose Richman; Samuel J. RichmanNan I. Rosner, Theodore Isen Jennie & Jeff Wolfenson, Sylvia Gottlieb; Emanuel MeyerJanet D. Rowland, Nat Levy Jerome M. Zaslow, Irving ZaslowArlene Rubin, Anna Feldscher Randall Zevin, George ZevinHenry I. Rubin, Benjamin RubinGreta Rubinstein & Family, Loreli Dolgoff ADULT EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF ฀฀ ฀ DONOR Jill Pomerantz Sandi Clibanoff,Pamela & Robert Saltzburg, Elizabeth Grode; Mabel NewHelen Schneeberg, Janet Hanan; Mae Schreiber ARCHIVES FUND DONORDoris & Paul Schor, Bella Schuster Paula & Rich Mandel, IN MEMORY OF Robert SadoffRoss Schriftman, Bettie Eisner; Harry Eisner; Francis GoldmanWilliam A. Schur, Judith Schur; Robert Schur JUDGE MYRNA FIELD BAUM FUND DONOR฀฀ ฀ E. Harris Baum, IN MEMORY OF Aaron LoetherAlan & Carol Schwartz, Lillian T. MonheitMaxine Schwartz, Burton SchwartzEd & Claire Schweriner, Edwin Schweriner; CANTOR’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND Yvette Schweriner DONOR IN HONOR OFFredda L. Segal, Irene S. Levin ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀Marlene Sellers, Abram Sellers ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀Steven Serling, Joseph SerlingAlice Shapiro, Malcolm Shapiro EDUCATOR’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND DONORSelma Shapiro, Betty Goldberg; Charles Goldberg IN MEMORY OF ฀฀ ฀Marian Sherman, Sydney GrabellCharlotte Sichel, Ben EpsteinPhyllis Silver, Bernard Silver; Horace A. Stern GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF DONOR Leonard RossGertrude L. Singer, Mary Singer Joanne & Jim Adler, Denise & Peter Soloff, Yale A. HirshbergRuth Singer, Irvin SingerKaren & Rob Sirota, Barney SirotaJay Sivitz, Edith June Sivitz20 OCTOBER 2017

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.DONOR IN HONOR OF VALERIE POLLACK SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRobin & Craig Anforth, Anniversary of Helene & Bob Wagman DONOR IN HONOR OF Adele Roda, Speedy Recovery of David Emery฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF DONOR ฀฀GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDONOR ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ IN MEMORY OF RABBI’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND ฀฀ DONOR IN MEMORY OFHAMOTZI FUND Sallie Olson & Family, Ruth Dodies; Herbert SiegelDONORMindi Glachman, IN HONOR OF Eileen & Richard Weinberg, Louis MalissaPhyllis Greenberg, Carl Capista DONOR IN HONOR OF Grayson Daniel Coffey Bob Kahn, 40th Wedding Anniversary of Liz & Lance SussmanHIGH HOLY DAY MUSIC IN MEMORY OF BEN & RENEE RICHMAN FUND FOR ELDER CAREDONOR Ruth Dodies; Marvin HollinSonnie Katz, DONOR IN MEMORY OF Marjorie Caddy, Louis G. MalissaISRAEL PROGRAMS/SCHOLARSHIP ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀DONOR IN MEMORY OFKI Israel Committee, Ruth Dodies RICHARD E. RUDOLPH, JR. PRESCHOOL FUND ฀฀ ฀ DONOR IN HONOR OFDean S. Spiegel, Mary Ann Lam; Mary Jane Silverman Marilyn Neigut, 40th Wedding Anniversary of Liz & Lance SussmanKING DAVID HARP SOCIETY SHARING IS CARING FUND DONORDONOR IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ DONOR ฀DONOR IN HONOR OF IN HONOR OF Sheldon & Shirley Somerman,฀฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ Special Birthday of Bill Rubinsohn ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ Joyce & Ben Fishbein ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ Congressman Visits KI฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ Dylan Belitsky, son of KI teacher and memberCLARENCE L. & ESTELLE S. MEYERS LIBRARY FUND Stefanie Belitsky, greets CongressmanDONOR IN MEMORY OF Brendan Boyle at the Legislative UpdateEve Mennies, Louis G. Malissa held at KI on August 24th. One hundredDONOR IN HONOR OF forty people attended the Congressman’sRenate Elgart, Birth of Milo James Supalla presentation, where he spent 90 minutesEve Mennies, Birth of Micah Toby Tilman answering questions from attendees.MUSIC ARTS FUND IN MEMORY OFDONOREllen & Robert Bildersee, Herbert AltmanSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 21

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.TEMPLE JUDEA MUSEUM FINE ARTS FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OFThe following have made a contribution CEO of IsraAID-US to Speakin memory of Herbert Altman: at November 3rd Shabbat฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ (ULQ =DLNLV &(2 RI ,VUD$,'& Jamie Aronow, Linda & Bruce Baron, Rochelle & Herbert US, will be KI’s special guestBass, Dianne Bertin, Board of Breyer Estates Condo Assoc., speaker at Shabbat services on Friday,฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ November 3rd DW  SP฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ Born and raised in Marblehead, ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ Massachusetts, Ms. Zaikis graduatedRobyn Miller, Judy & Marc Felgoise, Stephanie Felzer, Annette from the University of Michigan’s฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ Gerald Ford School of Public Policy,Joyce Fishbein, Ben & Sylvia Fishbein, Carol & Sam Frieder, DQG VWXGLHG DW 1<8 DQG 7HO $YLY 8QLYHUVLW\ 6KH LV DOVR WKH IRXQGHU RI 6XQGDUD D QRQSURÀW WKDWRose Furman; Margie & Sid Gable, Connie Gottlieb, Tracy,Yoni trains women across India, Uganda, and Myanmar about hygiene and how to recycle hotel soap and& Omari Greenbaum, Emily & Howard Greenberg, Steven & distribute it back to their communities. She has EHHQ UHFRJQL]HG E\ WKH +XIÀQJWRQ 3RVW 21(฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ CNN, BBC and the Clean India campaign, and has spoken at universities and conferences across the& Harold Horn, Ivan, Lynn, Jennifer, Danielle & Adam Horn, 86 DQG &DQDGD LQFOXGLQJ D 7HG[ WDON (ULQ KDV OLYHG LQ ,QGLD 7KDLODQG DQG ,VUDHO EHIRUH PDNLQJRobert Kahn, Sonnie Katz, Melvin & Rhoda Kreiner, Faye the Bay Area her home. ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ IsraAID is a leading humanitarian non- governmental organization, committed toElaine Maniloff, Lilit, Robin & Gil Matar, Adena Matusow, providing life-saving emergency relief and durable solutions for populations affected by naturalMennies Family, Shelly Michelson, Carol Momjian, Barbara GLVDVWHUV HSLGHPLFV DQG SRVWFRQÁLFW VLWXDWLRQV Since its inception in 2001, IsraAID has becomeNiesenbaum, Sallie Olson, Ellen, Lloyd, Michael & Catherine synonymous with a rapid response to humanitarian crises. Its medical teams, search and rescue units, ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ SRVWWUDXPD H[SHUWV FRPPXQLW\ VSHFLDOLVWV DQG other professionals have led international responsesSandy & Dave Rosenthal, Loretta & Mitchell Rosnov, Aaron in natural disasters and civil strife around the world.฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀Schloss, Helen Schneeberg, Susan & Michael Schurr, Fran &Sid Schwartz, Judie & Buzz Shapiro, Michal Sharoni & BersonFamily, Joan & Leonard Shore, Joan Myerson Shrager, Peter฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀Wiseman, Rochelle Wolf & Joe Zafran, Shelly & Saul Zalesne21st CENTURY FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OF฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀DONOR IN HONOR OFSharon & Lee Rosenthal, Marriage of Jeffrey & Jude SimonTYSON RADIO FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OFBabe Hernes, Ruth DodiesBonnie Klein & Abe Klein, Joseph SolomonDeborah & Bill Rubinsohn, Herbert AltmanDONOR IN HONOR OFHelen Schneeberg, Birth of Noah Anthony MenniesWOMEN OF KI IN MEMORY OFDONOR ฀ ฀฀22 OCTOBER 2017

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