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KI Information Mazal Tov to Our Confirmation Class President’s It is truly fitting that our 170th year festivities countless mitzvah projects and your trip to the Message include Confirmation. is anniversary year our Religious Action Center in Washington, DC; theme has been Toledot, the Generations of KI. Kehillah, KI and the broader community have Evonne J. We have had several major occasions to reflect benefited from your acts of loving kindness; Kruger, upon our history and reaffirm our congregational Ahavat Israel which many of you have visited, President covenant. In March we celebrated Heritage learned more about, and expressed your Shabbat with an American Jewish Cantata,“To dedication to; T’fillot, prayer, which you have Our Main Bigotry No Sanction: George Washington’s demonstrated by leading meaningful services Sanctuary is Letter to the Jews,” commissioned for us, and through the years and preparing and leading your looped for those by honoring our members Eve Mennies and Confirmation service; Limmud, sacred learning; who have T Coil- Bernard Mennies z”l. In April we celebrated being Yahadut Mitkademit, Reform Judaism, by your Enabled Hearing members of the Union for Reform Judaism for participation in NFTY, KIFTY, and Campaids or cochlear implant 139 years with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of Harlam; and Hiddur Mitzvah, arts and culture,processors. Additionally, the the URJ. en later in the month we reaffirmed with your growing interest in the Jewish cultureFM system is also available. our core value of Ahavat Israel, love of Israel, and art throughout history. during Israel Shabbat with Rabbi Josh Weinberg, President of the Association of Reform Zionists You have the skills, knowledge, and I hope of America (ARZA). In early May we will honor the fortitude to navigate within a world filled all the generations of KI, especially those families with so much beauty and yes, also ugliness and who have been members for 100 years or more. pain that must be addressed. I hope that in the next few years that you remain engaged in KI roughout the year we have continued to congregational life. We need your youth, your reaffirm our commitment to each other and energy, and your know-how. Our students need to strengthening our Keneseth Israel. Now we your mentorship and leadership. Our older honor you: our next generation, on Shavuot, the members need your help and presence as concrete celebration of our covenant with God. You are proof of the future of Judaism. the future of Judaism and we are thrilled that you are declaring your commitment to Judaism Jews in the world today need to be moored to during this, our 170th anniversary year. Shavuot supportive synagogue communities like KI. We is one of three times during the year when need synagogues that work together to repair the we reaffirm our covenant by reading the Ten world, who know and respond to their members, Commandments. is Shavuot it will be our and are active participants in building stronger honor to metaphorically stand again at Sinai local communities. Synagogues composed of with you. generations of Jews. Having watched you grow Jewishly over the I invite all of our members to our Shavuot past several years, I can tell you how proud your service this year as we celebrate our 170th KI congregation is of you and your commitment to anniversary by saluting the next generation and our seven core values: Tikkun Olam, repairing the its accomplishments on Shavuot, at 10:30 a.m. on world, which you have been engaged in through Wednesday, May 31st, a day when we remember our sacred covenant.Center City Lunch n’ Learn with Rabbi SussmanJoin Rabbi Lance J. Sussman with Joan Myerson Shrager M.Ed. at the Gershman Y.Noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring your own Lunch.Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - Rabbi, I Want a Good Funeral: Jews and Crime in AmericaRegistration is through the Gershman Y website at www.gershmany.org$10 Per lecture for non-KI Members. KI members save 20% on admission.To obtain the discount code contact Pam in the Clergy office at (215) 887-8702or [email protected]. All are welcome.2 MAY 2 0 1 7

From the BimahWhat We Can Confirm: The Path of Torah After taking a few years off, I decided, this year, to literature “the wisdom of the ages.” As Rabbi’sattend the annual national convention of the Central with all myths, they do not have a single MessageConference of American Rabbis. e well-organized2017 conference was held in Atlanta and included a author but instead are presented as anumber of visits to area museums, historical sites and “ eTemple,” where we saw a dramatic reading of “ e Temple national voice. Some of these myths areBombing,” a play about the KKK’s attack on the area’slargest synagogue in the fall of 1958. In hindsight, the etiological and explain things like thedecision to go to the CCAR was a good one. e programswere excellent. e classes provided new insights and origin of music, others are representativeseeing classmates and school friends is always worthwhile.I also learned about new types of synagogue software, of universal themes, even a type of deeptravel programs and even bought a copper Hamsa for Liz’scollection. Jungian collective unconscious. Some of A particularly interesting class I attended was on the this ancient material also has parallelsquestion of “Who Gave the Torah.” It was offered byHUC-JIR NY Bible Professor, David Sperling, who has in the literature of other ancient Nearwritten widely on the question of Biblical authorship. As Ihad attended the Cincinnati School, studying with Rabbi Eastern people but has been reworkedSperling was a new experience for me. S. David Sperlingholds a Ph.D. from Columbia and is best known for his from an Israelite viewpoint. Rabbi Lance J.book e Original Torah. In his presentation, he madetwo major points. Most importantly, he argued that the Second, I believe some of the Sussman, Ph.D.Torah, as we know it, was created in and by the politicaland cultural context of the Persian Empire following literature of the Torah is inspired. Bythe 6th c BCE Babylonian Exile of the Jews. Second, hedemonstrated the existence of Persian anachronisms in inspired I mean something akin tothe Pentateuch including the idea of an “Eternal Light”and, believe it or not, the ancient priests wearing “pants,” artistic inspiration. However, in thea uniquely Persian outfit in the ancient world! e sameview is widely held in much of academia today and also ancient world inspiration was attributedinforms the Reform Torah commentary we have usedat KI for over 40 years. Simply put, the Torah of Moses to heavenly beings like Muses or even to God or the gods. Fromprobably did not appear in its final form for about sevencenturies after the conventional date for Moses himself an ancient and maybe a modern perspective too, inspiration,during the Persian Period. literary, musical, or visual is somewhat miraculous. Who is to say In the wake of Dr. Sperling’s talk, I found myselfreviewing other questions about the Torah, especially where the melody or artistic vision really comes from? e humanhow it formed over time and what is revelation, thekey theological proposition behind the idea of Torah? imagination? From an exterior source? True inspiration remains aQuestions about the origin of Torah are central not only tounderstanding ancient Jewish history but in constructing a mystery!modern, contemporary theology of Torah. In my view, thedevelopment of Torah was complex, slow and has many On the other hand, in the ancient world there were alsocomponents. Let me explain. professional oracles, diviners and prophets. True prophets in the Personally, I believe some of the material in Torah grewout of extremely ancient oral traditions, especially the ancient world were not viewed as psychotics who heard voices butmore mythic components of Torah. Let’s call this class of rather as credible spokesmen of cosmic truth. In ancient Israel, there was a professional class of prophets although they were not a guild, dynastic or trained to prophesy. Leaving the question of a historic Moses aside, it is clear from the Torah (and subsequently reinforced by others) that the revelation to Moses as depicted in the text was unique, face to face and during waking consciousness. All the other prophets hear God through dreams and visions, a different level of information than the supreme Prophet. So, if there was a Moses who heard God, did Moses hear words or, as the later prophet Elijah suggested, Moses heard God in silence? Even the mechanics of revelation remain a mystery. Perhaps when the rabbis later conceded,“Torah speaks in human language,” they were referring both to the experience and dissemination of Torah. It is also important to note that modern Biblical scholarship has long held that prophetic literature began as solely oral, later included the writing down of oracles and ultimately was created as written literature. Subsequently, a complex editorial process began in which aggregators brought together the many types of prophetic literature and created books of prophecy and Biblical wisdom. ese books, in turn, were edited by final redactors who rendered them into the form we have today. (cont’d on page 5)Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 3

From the BimahCantor’s Shir KI Sings at Cantors Assembly National Convention InMessage Celebration of Leonard Bernstein Centennial Hazzan On Sunday, May 21, 25 members of Shir KI, Overture, and West Side Story. David F. Tilman the adult choir of Keneseth Israel, will travel to Our performance at the Cantors Assembly Galloway, New Jersey, together with 35 additionalKI On The Radio singers from the Old York Road corridor, to will include a complete version of the Chichester sing in the Leonard Bernstein Centennial Psalms, the most “Jewish” of all his works, and theWWDB 860 AM Concert opening the national convention of the most popular throughout the world. We shall alsoShabbat Cantors Assembly. e Cantors Assembly is the sing his version of Yigdal, his arrangement of theMorning Service international organization of Cantors/Hazzanim Israeli folk dance Simchu Na, and selections fromat 10 a.m. who serve mostly Conservative congregations, Candide, Mass, Peter Pan, and West Side Story.Includes a broadcast and many who serve at Reform congregations.of Friday Night’s We have been invited to reprise our Leonard Our beloved Shir KI choristers will be joinedSermon. Bernstein Centennial Concert that was presented by singers from Old York Road Temple-Beth Am,Radio broadcasts at KI in January 2016. Beth Sholom Congregation, Congregation Kolare sponsored by the Ami, and Congregation Adath Jeshurun. CantorsTyson Radio Fund. Leonard Bernstein is Elena Zarkh, Jeffrey Weber, Rebecca Schwartz, recognized as one of the most outstanding musicians Sandy Bernstein, Eliot Vogel, of the twentieth century. and Elizabeth Shammash He was an eclectic musician will also participate. Andrew who excelled as a world- Senn, our virtuoso organist, class composer of classical and Mark Daugherty, and Broadway scores, a pianist, from OYRTBA, will symphony conductor of accompany. I am serving as world renown, and a first- music director and conductor. class concert pianist. For us American Jews, his Jewish Tickets for our identity, training, and study performance at the Stockton are manifestly evident in at Seaview Hotel, Galloway, least 20 of his compositions. New Jersey, in the vicinity of Atlantic City, are available at roughout the world, this website: orchestras, choruses, opera http://www. companies, and universities brownpapertickets.com/ are commemorating the event/2896014 Bernstein Centennial. e program we presented at e Stockton Seaview KI last year emphasized Maestro Bernstein’s Hotel is about a one-hour Jewish compositions that reveal his ongoing drive from KI. For those who exploration, and his faith in G-d. His Jewish spend weekends “down the identity and his knowledge of Hebrew, the Bible, shore,” we urge you to come support and cheer on and Jewish musical sources are clearly evident our KI singers! Contact me with any questions in his compositions, such as the use of Haftarah about this amazing Jewish musical event! My cantillation in the Jeremiah Symphony, second beloved wife, Ellen, and our children, Avrum, movement, and the shofar calls in the Candide Rabbi Howard and his Eshet Hayil Naomi, and Alana, join me in wishing you a joyous and meaningful Shavuot festival. It’s not too late to buy tickets for our Spring Celebration Weekend! Call 215-887-8700 now for information!4 MAY 2 0 1 7

WorshipShavuot Shavuot is a Hebrew word meaning “weeks.” TheTorah tells us ittook 49 days for our ancestors to travel from Egypt to the foot of MountSinai where they were to receive theTorah. Leviticus 23:21 commands:“And you shall proclaim that day (the 50th day) to be a holy convocation!”The name Shavuot symbolizes the completion of the seven-week journey.Theholiday is also known as the Festival of the Giving of theTorah. Special customs on Shavuot are the reading of the Book of Ruth. Anothertradition includes staying up all night to studyTorah, called Tikkun Leil Shavuot,which symbolizes our commitment to theTorah, and that we are always readyand awake to receive theTorah. Dairy dishes are served on the holiday tosymbolize the sweetness of theTorah, as well as the “land of milk and honey.” For more information consult www.urj.org or visit the Meyers Library.May Worship ScheduleFriday, May 5 Saturday, May 6 Bar Mitzvah of Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Saturday, May 27Shabbat Aharei 9:00 a.m.Torah Study Zachary Cameron Isaac Gershman 9:00 a.m.Torah StudyMot-Kedoshim - 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Fajge 2:00 p.m. Rydal Park 10:30 a.m. ShabbatLeviticus 16:1 Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service8:00 p.m. 170th Friday, May 19 5:00 p.m. HavdalahAnniversary Shabbat Friday, May 12 Shabbat Behar- Service Tuesday, May 30Evening Service Shabbat Emor – Behukotai, Bat Mitzvah of Laina 7:30 p.m. Shavuot/ Leviticus 21:1 Leviticus 25:1 Rose Snellenburg Confirmation 8:00 p.m.Women of 7:00 p.m. Family Services KI Shabbat Evening Shabbat Service Friday, May 26 Consecration of 6th & Service Shabbat B’Midbar – 9th grade students Saturday, May 20 Numbers 1:1 Saturday, May 13 9:00 a.m.Torah Study 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Wednesday, May 31 9:00 a.m.Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Evening Service 10:30 a.m. Shavuot and 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Confirmation Service Morning Service(cont’d from page 3) language of Reform Jewish theology, revelation of the meaning of e great early 20th century Jewish existentialist Torah is ongoing, progressive and dynamic. Sinai is not the end of revelation but its midpoint, a continuing trajectory of teaching andphilosopher, Franz Rosenzweig, referred to these redactors inspiration.as Rabbeinu,“our teachers,” the spiritual-literary geniuswho put sacred Scripture into its final form. According to is year for Confirmation I can confirm with our studentsSperling and many others, much of that process took place that Torah is an ancient and ongoing process. It begins in the deepin the Persian Period, 535-333 BCE. at process, by any mists of tradition’s beginnings, it was amplified by ancient wisdom,standard, created some of the greatest literature in all of it echoes the mysteries of century-old inspiration, it sanctifies andhuman history. dignifies as it weaves through the generations, it grows progressively and from its mysterious origins above, below and within, it defines Revelation, both in classic and modern Judaism, does who we are as Jews and people. is year I can again affirm thatnot really end once a text has been codified. Revelation in Judaism is Torah and that Torah is our ongoing, sacred path in life.Judaism is an unfolding of meaning over time. Translators,commentators and jurists of every stripe have continued Mazal Tov to our Confirmands and their families!to unpack the meaning of Torah for centuries. In the Happy Shavuot and Shabbat Shalom.Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 5

Youth and EducationJQuest Ending a Great Year at Alverthorpe!B’Yachad JQuest, Quest Noar, and KIFTY will end serve as role models for our community. And weRabbi Stacy our 2016-17 school year at Alverthorpe Park are thankful to our clergy and our congregation,Eskovitz Rigler, on Tuesday, May 16 with a Lag B’Omer-style which continues to support our youth in suchDirector of picnic and barbeque. Lag B’Omer is a traditional significant ways.Religious holiday, which celebrates the 33rd day of theEducation counting of the Omer. We count from Passover Purim Fun – Cantor Levy with her to Shavuot seven weeks. On the 33rd day of Purim Shpiel players from Hakuna that counting, Israelis celebrate with bonfires in Megillah: A Lion King Purim. commemoration of the great lights that historic rabbis gave to the world. It comes in a period of more solemn observance for traditional Jews. For us, it is a day to celebrate Modern Israel and gather together as a community. At KI we have much to celebrate. We are grateful for all the parents, kids, and community members who have come together this year to help strengthen our KI community and enrich it. We are thankful to our new Youth Engagement Director Danielle Strauss, who has inspired our kids and teens to connect with each other and Jewish life. We are thankful to our teachers who work each week to instruct our students and Preschool May is for Play! Monday morning Havdalah and Hebrew News enrichment. With the temperatures slowly rising I have a very special story to share with you. and more sunny days, we are spending more time Liz Z. Sussman, A few weeks ago, the head of the Israeli Reform in our Playscape as well. M.Ed. Director movement, Rabbi Gilad Kariv, came back to of Early visit Rabbi Sussman having seen him earlier this Of course, the main focus in April was getting Childhood year. Rabbi Kariv told Rabbi Sussman how he ready for and then celebrating Passover. We Education recently was asked to testify before a committee learned about Passover food and many Passover in the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) in Jerusalem songs. We prepared for and had wonderful Seders6 MAY 2 0 1 7 on Israel-Diaspora relations. To demonstrate as well. Everyone was ready to leave Egypt, knew how good things are going, Rabbi Kariv told the the names of the 10 plagues and sang,“Where is Knesset Committee that he had visited a Reform Baby Moses,” over and over again. Everyone also synagogue near Philadelphia which had designed received a special Afikomen-dessert gift after the its concrete sandbox to be a map of Israel. Every Seder and then helped welcome Elijah. We heard time the kids go to play there, the Rabbi told from many families that our Preschoolers knew the legislators, they say “we are going to Israel.” just what to do at their home Seders as well. Relations cannot get better than that! We are now gearing up for Preschool Summer I am also happy to report that April was Camp. is is a wonderful summer program with a wonderful month here at the KI Preschool. very flexible days and times. We offer morning, We are busy, busy, busy. Along with our diverse full and extended-day tracks to meet your classroom activities, we have many Special families’ needs. ere is lots of fun water play and Classes. ese include Arts Alive, Amazing a different theme each week with many special Athletes, Nature Jack, Music, Israeli Dance, activities. Children can enroll anytime, either in Drama and Library. Our program is also enriched the Preschool or Synagogue offices. by our weekly Jewish programming including Friday morning services with the KI Puppets,

In Our CommunityCongregant Spotlight: Jack Ringlestein the Confirmation service. I started helping then and never stopped.By Donna Bleznak Keller I believe that age 16 is a magical year for our students. eyWhere did you grow up? have reached a level of maturity where they are able to focus I grew up in Melrose Park and Elkins Park, PA. on the wider world and begin to think about their place in it as Jews. e entire Confirmation experience forges greatWhat kind of work do you do? friendships between the students as they reflect on growing up I am the Director of Project Management for Feith Systems and looking toward college and adulthood. ey learn to seeand Software in Fort Washington, PA where I oversee a team their Judaism as a source of strength providing values thatof Project Managers. I have been with Feith will serve them well in the future.for 18 years. Are there other causes outside of KI that are nearHow long have you been a KI member? and dear to your heart? Ruth and I have participated in some events I have been a KI member for my entire with our Muslim friends from Peace Islandslife. I’m not sure when my family “officially” Institute. In addition, Ruth is on the boardjoined KI. It was either in the late 1950s of the Institute for Jewish Catholic Relationsor early 1960s. at St. Joseph’s University so we occasionallyWhy did you decide to join KI? attend their events. In addition, I try to donate blood to the Red Cross regularly. My Mom says we joined KI because Do you have a favorite Jewish holiday? Why is itseveral members of my Dad’s family were your favorite and how do you celebrate it?members going back a couple generations. My two favorite holidays are Shavuot andMy paternal great-grandparents, Jacob Pesach. I have always celebrated Shavuot by beingand Lena Baum, were married by RabbiKrauskopf. at KI with the Confirmation class. Pesach means we getWhat does KI mean to you? to be with Yonah, her husband Jason, and his parents. It’s a wonderful experience when we are all catching up with each KI has had a huge impact on my life in many other during the Seder.ways. During my teenage years, I practically lived at KI. Why KI? By that I mean, in your opinion, what distinguishesIt started with volunteering in the Religious School office to KI and why should others consider joining or deepening theirhelp fold mailings and stuff envelopes. Because I attended both commitment to KI?Hebrew School and Religious School through 12th grade, aswell as Gratz College, I was able to be a teacher and Bar/Bat For me, KI’s distinguished history as a leader in the Reformmitzvah tutor at KI for a number of years. As a high school movement and as a leader in the local community is a sourcestudent we were invited to attend Adult Education classes of pride including the leadership of our senior staff, Rabbiswhich were very special. My Dad and I were members of the Sussman and Rigler, Cantor Levy, and Brian Rissinger.Usher Corps. My Mom was active in Sisterhood and wasin charge of the Oneg Shabbats for many years. For several e breadth and depth of programming at KI is unmatchedyears, I ran the AV department for the Religious School. In anywhere. ere is something for people of all ages– whetheraddition, for many years, I was honored to be asked to be KI’s cultural, educational, historical, musical, or theological. IBa’al Tekiah for the High Holy Days. would encourage people to try several programs to find the individual niche that works for them. You never know when Most importantly, by working in the Religious School, I met you will find something that is especially meaningful to you.my wonderful wife, Dr. Ruth Sandberg, KI’s Religious School What are your fondest memories of your years at KI so far?Director from 1978-1983 and KI’s first woman rabbi. Ruthhas now been a professor at Gratz College for over 30 years. My memories go back for many years and probably exceedOur daughter, Yonah, grew up at KI becoming a Bat Mitzvah the space available in Shalom KI. Here is a brief list: Yiddishand Confirmand. Film Festival, Antiques Fair, Israeli Fair, High Holy DayYou have been running the Confirmation service at KI for 40 services with 2,400 people in the sanctuary, my Bar Mitzvah,years. Tell us about why you enjoy this work? Yonah’s Bat Mitzvah, our Confirmations, working at the Purim Carnival, chaperoning Confirmation class retreats to Camp My Dad was confirmed in 1927, I was confirmed in 1973, Harlam, Selichot services, working with Richard Meyer on themy sister, Jean, in 1975, my daughter in 2004. sound, KIFTY events, tutoring Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, and working in the Religious School with Ruth. My involvement with Confirmation was a natural extensionof my other KI activities. In 1977, it was a difficult time forthe congregation, Rabbi Korn was ill and on dialysis. DavidMitchell, our Executive Administrator, had passed away.Rabbi Stephen Franklin asked me to assist with coordinatingSuppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 7

2017 KI Confirmands Yahadut Mitkademit CORE VALUE My name is Danyelle A memory of KI I want to share is being recycling. My favorite memory of KI was Alexis Adelman, in a class with Rabbi Sussman on art in third grade when we learned about all daughter of Sharyn and and the Holocaust, where I learned the parts of a Jewish wedding and acted Jason Adelman. I live a new perspective of the world after it out. My favorite quote is, “Life is 10% in Horsham and attend seeing thought- provoking images. My what happens to you and 90% how you Hatboro-Horsham High favorite quote is, “But if the whole world react to it.”- Charles R. Swindoll School. I enjoy dancing, was blind, how many people would youreading and swimming. I have been impress?”- Boonaa Mohammed My name is Jessicadancing for 13 years, and I just became Michelle Dickstein,a lifeguard. My socks never match! I do My name is Berel daughter of Amy LevitanTikkun Olam by spending time with the Chudzinski, son of and Adam Dickstein.special needs students at my school. My Andrew Altman and I live in Abington andfavorite Purim costume that I have worn Leon Chudzinski. I live attend Germantownwas my Cinderella dress to be Queen in Wyncote and attend Academy. I doTikkunEsther. My favorite Jewish holiday is Cheltenham High School. Olam by volunteering for cancer research.Hanukkah because I get to see my family. My favorite hobbies are My favorite hobby is hanging out withMy favorite memory of KI is making the paintball, indoor percussion and playing my friends. Friends and family are veryWestern Wall for the sixth grade Israeli in the Marching Band. My favorite Purim important to me, and music is my biggestfair, and all the kids got to put notes in the costume was Dr. Spock. I enjoy Passover stress reliever. My favorite Jewishcracks of the wall. My favorite quote is, because of the food and the family holiday is Passover because I like being“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to traditions. I hope to serve in the U.S. with friends and family. A quote I like is,pass, it’s about learning to dance in the Military someday. I want to work in the “Don’t forget the happy thoughts, all yourain.”- Vivian Greene fields of law enforcement and National need is happy thoughts.”- Chance the Security. My favorite memory of KI is all Rapper My name is Mark Phillipi of the good friends I have made over the Behrend, son of Polly years. A favorite quote is, “Hit hard, hit My name is Bonnie Phillipi and John Behrend. fast, hit often.”- Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Helene Freiman, I live in Abington and Puller daughter of Jill and attend William Penn Michael Freiman. I live in Charter School. My My name is Isabel Dresher and attend Upper hobbies are track, being Julia Cutler, daughter Dublin High School.with my friends and sleeping! I love travel, of Barbara and J.J. My favorite hobbies arelong walks on the beach and animals. I do Cutler. I live in Elkins playing soccer and hanging out withTikkun Olam by volunteering at animal Park and attend William my friends. I love helping others andshelters. My favorite Purim costume Penn Charter School. spending time with my friends. I wantthat I have worn is Haman. My favorite My favorite hobbies to work with special needs kids whenJewish holiday is Passover because I get are playing tennis and photography. I I grow up. I doTikkun Olam by helpingto spend time with my family. My best doTikkun Olam by working with kids, others and giving back to the community.memory of KI is receiving theTorah from especially those with special needs, and My favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkahthe previous tenth grade. A quote I like is, doing other service as often as I can. because I get to see all of my family.“You only live once, but if you do it right, My favorite Purim costume was a black My favorite quote is, “It always seemsonce is enough.”- Mae West cat. My favorite Jewish holiday is Rosh impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Hashanah because I love the NewYear, Mandela My name is Shayna apples and honey, and celebrating with Cherry, daughter of my family. I love my dog and sushi! A My name is Rebecca Susan and Joel Cherry. memory of KI I want to share is going to Grace Gable, daughter I live in Elkins Park and services and Religious School for as long of Sundee and Steven attend Abington Senior as I can remember! A quote I like is, “Be Gable. I live in Rydal and High School. Some of kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a attend Abington Senior my favorite activities are hard battle.” – Anonymous High School. I enjoyskiing, traveling, and helping others in my playing lacrosse, beingfree time. I try to make the world a better My name is Emma with friends, reading books and playingplace by raising money and awareness DeFranco, daughter of the piano. I am very busy and have a lot offor world water issues and education Ilana and John DeFranco. goals, which include becoming a doctor.inequality in third-world countries, and I live in Jenkintown and I doTikkun Olam by raising money forby planting trees and volunteering with attend Abington Senior kids with cancer, and doing communitychildren in my community. My favorite High School. My favorite service. My favorite Purim costume wasPurim costume was Queen Esther.The hobbies are ceramics, a princess dress my mom made for meJewish holiday I like best is Passover shopping and baking. I love traveling and when I was little.The Jewish holidaysbecause going without something that creating art. I want to be a teacher when I like best areYom Kippur and Roshwe take for granted reminds me to be I’m older. My favorite Purim costume was Hashanah because you get to reflectgrateful and appreciative of what I have. Queen Esther, and my favorite Jewish on what you have done wrong and get a holiday is Hanukkah because my relatives fresh start to become a better person. My8 MAY 2 0 1 7 from Florida visit, and I like giving gifts to favorite quote is, “Remake the world.” – my friends and family. I doTikkun Olam by Jandy Nelson

2017 KI Confirmands Yahadut Mitkademit CORE VALUE My name is David Joseph My name is Sarah My name is Rebekah Ghalili, son of Rose Ann Jaslow, daughter of Sonia Corey Kline, daughter and Kourosh Ghalili. I and David Jaslow. I live of Janet and Steven live in Rydal and attend in Jenkintown and attend Kline. I live in Rydal and Germantown Academy. Abington Senior High attend Abington Senior My favorite hobbies and School. I play the flute in High School. My favorite activities include playing my high school marching hobbies are painting, artand watching baseball, skiing, politics, band, enjoy taking care of my cats and and going to the movies. I am a twin.public speaking, debate team, school and baking. I doTikkun Olam by tutoring I doTikkun Olam by trying my best tohanging out with friends. I doTikkun Olam middle school students every week. My be helpful to others and performingby tutoring students, helping children favorite Jewish holiday is Hanukkah community service. My favorite Jewishat summer camp and volunteering in a because I enjoy giving gifts and spending holiday is Rosh Hashanah because Inursing home. My favorite Purim costume time with friends and family. My favorite spent it with my grandmother. A memorythat I wore was a Power Ranger! I like KI memory is from preschool when we of KI I want to share is going to servicesPassover the best of all Jewish holidays put on a Passover play and Emily was with my grandmother and cousins. Abecause it reminds me of my family. A the Pharaoh and I was the Pharaoh’s quote I like is, “Listen, smile, agree andmemory of KI I want to share is when I had daughter! A quote I like is, “We do not then do whatever you were going to domy Bar Mitzvah on November 1, 2014. A need magic to transform our world. We anyway.” – Robert Downey Jr.quote I like is, “Kill them with success and carry all of the power we need insidebury them with a smile.” –Drake ourselves already.”- J.K. Rowling My name is Samuel Beck Kline, son of Janet and My name is Jared Aaron My name is Emily Kane, Steven Kline. I live in Glass, son of Elaine daughter of Bonnie Rydal and attend Abington and David Glass. I live and Alan Kane. I live Senior High School. My in Blue Bell and attend in Jamison and attend favorite hobbies are rock Wissahickon High School. Central Bucks East High climbing, biking, throwing My favorite hobbies School. I enjoy music, for track, hiking, ultimate Frisbee and include soccer, swimming theater and I love to draw. listening to music. I doTikkun Olam byand hanging with friends. I also like to I love Broadway musicals and hanging planting trees to replace the world’slisten to music and read. I doTikkun Olam out with my friends. I doTikkun Olam by oxygen supply and helping my community.by helping at the KI HaMotzi Dinners. volunteering with special needs kids at My favorite Purim costume wasMy favorite Purim costume was a super Friendship Circle. My favorite Jewish Spiderman. My favorite Jewish holidayhero, and Purim is the holiday I like most holiday is Purim because it’s happy and is Passover because I get to spend timebecause of KI’s Purim Carnival, and lots of fun!There are too many great with family and friends, and I also getmaking hamantaschen with my friends. memories of KI to share! A quote I like is, a lot of good food! My favorite quote is,The best memory I have of KI is when I “You gotta have a dream. If you don’t have “Enjoy life, there’s plenty of time to bebecame a Bar Mitzvah. a dream, how you gonna have a dream dead.” – Hans Christian Anderson come true?” – South Pacific My name is Isaac Aaron My name is Sydney Guth, son of Elena My name is Marc Klein, Becker Rubin, daughter Margolis and Adam Guth. son of Abby and Matthew of Susan Becker and I live in Cheltenham Klein. I live in Abington Aaron Rubin. I live in and attend Cheltenham and attend Abington Elkins Park and attend High School. My hobbies Senior High School. Cheltenham High School. include playing video My favorite hobbies are My favorite hobbiesgames, watching television and videos, tennis, cello and guitar, include running, playing lacrosse, reading,listening to and making music and playing playing sports and listening to music. I do listening to music, biking and hiking. I dothe bass. I doTikkun Olam by helping with Tikkun Olam by volunteering with Kisses Tikkun Olam by being a feminist, activistthe HaMotzi Dinners and other various for Kyle, a foundation that supports and and volunteering in my community. Myactivities. My favorite Purim costume that helps kids with cancer. My favorite Purim favorite Purim costume that I have wornI have worn is a musician and my favorite costume was a musician, and my favorite is a hamantaschen and my favoriteJewish holiday is Passover because it Jewish holiday is Hanukkah because of Jewish holiday is Passover because itis a time for families, stories and good the food, family gatherings and gifts. My gives me a chance to see and catch upfood. My first memory of KI is attending best memory of KI is preparing for and with family. A quote I like is, “ThousandsSabbath for the Soul and hearing the completing my Bar Mitzvah. My favorite of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilizedmusic. As you can see, I love music and quote is, “Whatever you are, be a good people are beginning to find out thatmusical activities. A favorite quote of one.” – Abraham Lincoln going to the mountains is going home;mine is, “Two things are infinite: the that wilderness is a necessity.”universe and human stupidity: and now – John MuirI am not sure about the universe.”- Albert EinsteinSuppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 9

2017 KI Confirmands Yahadut Mitkademit CORE VALUE My Name is Jacob Daniel skiing and basketball. I doTikkun Olam My name is Marley Saltzburg, son of Pamela by volunteering in a low income school Beth Wardle, daughter and Robert Saltzburg. I classroom with blind students. My of Melissa andVincent live in Lafayette Hill, and favorite Jewish holiday isYom Kippur Wardle. I live in Dresher attend A.I.M. Academy. My because I find the service and seeing so and attend Upper Dublin favorite hobbies include many congregants meaningful. A quote I High School. I enjoy robotics and playing the like is, “Life moves so quick, if you don’t playing volleyball andguitar and video games. I doTikkun Olam stop and look around once in a while, softball, and hanging with my friends. Iby volunteering at the Jewish Relief you’ll miss it.” –Ferris Bueller also love the beach! I have doneTikkunAgency. My favorite Purim costume I Olam by doing community service inhave worn was Optimus Prime, and my My name is Abigail Costa Rica. My favorite Purim costumefavorite holiday isTisha B’av because it Michaela Thomas, was Queen Esther. Of all the holidays,helps me to put everything in perspective. daughter of Hope and Paul I like Hanukkah the most because IMy favorite memory from KI is receiving Thomas. I live in Lafayette get to spend time with my family. AtheTorah last year. I am very driven in Hill and attend Plymouth fond memory I have of KI is the classwhatever I do and love my family. I would Whitemarsh Senior sleepovers, which were a lot of fun! Mylove to see the world. My favorite quote High School. My hobbies favorite quote is. “Our destiny is notis, “This world is but a canvas to our include swimming, traveling and spending written for us, but by us.” - Barack Obamaimagination.” - Henry DavidThoreau time with family and friends. School and learning are very important to me, and My name is Brandon My Name is Lev Aryeh I set high goals for myself. I hope to go David Whitman-Orlin, Saunders, son of Nomi into law or medicine in the future. I do son of Wendy Whitman- and Aleister Saunders. Tikkun Olam by coaching and mentoring Orlin and Jeffrey Orlin. I live in Elkins Park and little kids on my community’s swim team I live in Philadelphia attend Cheltenham High who are just learning to swim. My favorite and attend Central School. I am 16 years Purim costume I wore is Sleeping Beauty, High School. Some of old and was born on and my favorite holiday is Passover my hobbies include building and video9-11, but not in 2001. My hobbies include because of all of the good food my mother games. I think dogs are really cool,computers, video games, programming and MomMom make. Also, I am usually too! I doTikkun Olam by helping at theand tennis. I doTikkun Olam by helping in Florida with my grandparents over this synagogue. My favorite Jewish holidaypeople. My favorite Jewish holiday is holiday, which makes it extra special. is Rosh Hashanah because I get to seeHanukkah because it’s pretty fun and I A special memory I have of KI is when my whole family. A fond memory I haveget presents, and my favorite memory I became a B’nai Mitzvah with my twin of KI is planning the Purim carnival andof KI is when funny things happened. A sister and our family and close friends running one of the stations. My favoritequote I like is, “Lord, save me from your celebrated with us. A quote I like is, quote is, “I’m not a complete idiot, somefollowers.” -Unknown “Nothing gold can stay.” –Robert Frost parts are missing.” -Unknown My name is Grant My name is Sarah My name is Alec Samuel Robert Shenkman, Mattson Thomas, Yarnoff, son of Michele son of Marijke and Arlen daughter of Hope and Paul and MichaelYarnoff. I Shenkman. I started KI in Thomas. I live in Lafayette live in Abington, and 1st grade when I was six. Hill and attend Plymouth attend Abington Senior I live in Jenkintown and Whitemarsh Senior High School. My favorite attend Abington Senior High School. My hobbies hobbies include playingHigh School. I doTikkun Olam by being include swimming, choir and teaching basketball and tennis, anda kind and helpful person. My favorite Special Olympics. I am the youngest of hanging out with friends. I am a memberhobbies are golf, lacrosse, and hanging four girls including a twin; we have all of the varsity tennis team, and playout with my friends. I love skiing. I have been confirmed at KI. I doTikkun Olam by singles. In the future, I hope to attend aa dog named Georgia and “I trust the teaching individuals with special needs great college and play college tennis. Iprocess.” My favorite Jewish holiday to swim, and my favorite holiday isYom doTikkun Olam by volunteering once ais Rosh Hashanah because it has the Kippur because I am absolved of all my month at the Northern Home for Children,best food. My favorite KI memory was sins. My favorite memory of KI is my Bat where my family and I do art projects andcramming to learn myTorah portion the Mitzvah because I was so nervous but, play sports with underprivileged kids. Mynight before my Bar Mitzvah. A quote I like after I calmed down, I did better than I favorite Purim costume was Mordecai,is “Live life to the fullest, and focus on the thought I would do. I am thankful for the and I feel that the most meaningfulpositive.”- Matt Cameron friends and memories I have from KI. holiday is Rosh Hashanah because it’s A quote I like is, “Promise me you will a time when family gets together, eats My name is Jacob Wood always remember: you’re braver than you delicious food and celebrates the Jewish Sklar, son of Caitlin believe and stronger than you seem, and NewYear. My favorite memory of KI is and Peter Sklar. I live in smarter than you think.” –A.A. Milne when I had my Bar Mitzvah service in the Philadelphia and attend sanctuary, and reading theTorah for the Friends Central School. first time in front of my family and friends. My hobbies include My favorite quote is, “Hard work beats collecting sneakers, talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” –Tim Nothe

2017 KI Confirmands and GraduatesWe Honor KI’s 2017 Confirmation Academy Congratulations to the 2017Danyelle Adelman.......................................... Daughter of Sharyn and Jason Adelman GraduatingMark Behrend ................................................ Son of Polly Phillippi and John Behrend Class ofShayna Cherry................................................ Daughter of Sue and Joel Cherry The JewishBerel Chudzinski............................................ Son of Andrew Altman and Leon Chudzinski Community HighIsabel Cutler ................................................... Daughter of Barbara and J.J. Cutler School of GratzEmma DeFranco ............................................ Daughter of Ilana and John DeFranco CollegeJessica Dickstein............................................. Daughter of Amy Levitan and Adam DicksteinBonnie Freiman.............................................. Daughter of Jill and Michael Freiman A special MazalRebecca Gable ................................................ Daughter of Sundee and Steven Gable Tov to KI’sDavid Ghalili.................................................. Son of Rose Ann and Kourosh Ghalili GraduatesJared Glass ...................................................... Son of Elaine and David Glass Lindsay FullertonIsaac Guth ...................................................... Son of Elena Margolis and Adam Guth William SaltzburgSara Jaslow...................................................... Daughter of Sonia and David JaslowEmily Kane..................................................... Daughter of Bonnie and Alan KaneMark Klein ..................................................... Son of Abby and Matthew KleinRebekah Kline ................................................ Daughter of Janet and Steven KlineSamuel Kline .................................................. Son of Janet and Steven KlineSydney Rubin ................................................. Daughter of Susan Becker and Aaron RubinJacob Saltzburg .............................................. Son of Pamela and Robert SaltzburgLev Saunders .................................................. Son of Nomi and Aleister SaundersGrant Shenkman ........................................... Son of Marijke and Arlen ShenkmanJacob Sklar ...................................................... Son of Caitlin and Peter SklarSara Thomas .................................................. Daughter of Hope and Paul ThomasAbigail Thomas.............................................. Daughter of Hope and Paul ThomasMarley Wardle................................................ Daughter of Melissa and Vincent WardleBrandon Whitman-Orlin ............................. Son of Wendy Whitman-Orlin and Jeffrey OrlinAlec Yarnoff .................................................... Son of Michele and Michael YarnoffHonor someone in our Friends, relatives, and congregants are invited to send a very special Confirmation2017 Confirmation Class Congratulatory Card to each Confirmation Student for a $5.00 donation per card orto celebrate their $54 for the entire class. It has become our tradition at Keneseth Israel to presentaccomplishments. these cards at the Confirmation Dinner, which will be held onTuesday, May 30, 2017 (for confirmands and their families only). Please mail your check, made out to Women of KI: Women of KI, 8339 OldYork Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 Attn: Lynn Neigut Questions: call Lynn at 215-884-0890 Orders must be in by May 25, 2017. I would like to honor ____________________________________________________ (List as many students as you like.) ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ I would like the card signed from:_________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ I have enclosed my check in the amount of $ ______________________________ for _______ cards. Your Phone # _________________________________________Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 11

Social Action Tikkun Olam CORE VALUEKI’s New Taskforce Takes a StandBy Janice Schwartz Donahue & Andrew Altman, Co-Chairs, Social Justice Policy Task Force Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, is one of our value of Tikkun Olam, in the first weekCongregation’s core values. It is defined by acts of kindness of February the task force drafted aperformed to mend the world and compels us to improve statement responding to Presidentour surroundings, to take action through the stewardship of Donald J. Trump’s Executive Orderthe principles of Reform Judaism. It implies that each of us blocking U.S. entry to refugees andhas a hand in working towards the betterment of our own nationals of seven Muslim-majorityexistence, the lives of others and future generations. Tikkun nations. As with all KI endeavors, there was a keen sense ofOlam forces us to take ownership of our world. Regarding community and shared purpose. e level of energy, expertise,issues of social policy, practicing Tikkun Olam protects those and commitment in the room was extraordinary and inspiring.in the community and the world at large who may be at adisadvantage. Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel has a In March, the Task Force met to review and create a seconddemonstrated history as a community and national Social and third policy statement. e second statement was written inAction leader. reaction to the January 27, 2017 statement by President Trump on International Holocaust Day. A third statement quickly KI’s Board of Directors felt it was important to add followed that condemned anti-Semitism and hate crimes.awareness initiatives, including policy statements andeducational forums, that link actions to projects already in e Task Force statements are drafted to reflect the principlesplace at KI. To that end, the Board approved the formation of embraced by its charter and rooted in the values and ethicsKI’s Social Justice Policy Task Force (SJPTF). Official SJPTF of Reform Judaism. We hope that its statements will allowstatements and information about the committee are on the Keneseth Israel to reflect the spirit of Tikkun Olam and theKI website, and updates are in eKI and on KI’s Facebook Congregation’s cherished ethic; “To Love Your Neighbor aspage. Yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18). To contact the SJPTF, write to [email protected]. KI President Evonne Kruger worked with Rabbi Sussmanto form the Task Force in January. Consistent with ourKI HaMotzi: Healing the World One Meal at a TimeBy Sue Fried & Paulette Sterman-Soroko, HaMotzi Dinner Chairs Our March dinner was a culinary Jack Myers adeptly organizes the non- School Interact Club, under the directiondelight thanks to the Jewish Federation perishables, so all guests leave with of our member, Bonnye Kelman andof Philadelphia and our own Music additional food. Our student organizers Mr. Richard Detwiler. e InteractArts Committee chairs, Ellen and Bob Bennett Beer and Sharon Rhodes Club volunteered earlier this year, held aBildersee, who sponsored a dinner at skillfully coordinate our students. fundraiser for our dinners and were backKI prior to our HaMotzi dinner and we to help in April.were the grateful recipients of their food e children, Salus Universitydonations. Our 80 guests and 25 KI and Speech-Language Pathology Class of As attendance grows, so does ourother volunteers enjoyed the delicious 2018 volunteers and our KI student commitment to reach out. If you visitedmeal and warmth of community. volunteers made beautiful paper flowers the Mazon exhibit, you know the face of to decorate the tables. Donated books food insecurity is different than many of ese dinners happen due to the from the Abington, Elkins Park, and us may have thought. We have neighborstremendous dedication of the HaMotzi Upper Dublin libraries were happily right here in Elkins Park and within KICommunity Dinner Committee and received. Toys were donated by Go! who need our support! Please volunteercountless KI volunteers, some who Games & Toys of Willow Grove Mall, to feel for yourself the warmth of thishave helped at every dinner since the thanks to a request by our member Lois growing community at KI. It’s about sobeginning. e kitchen is run like Kastiyel. Coloring books, crayons and much more than the food!clockwork by a dedicated team directed non-perishables have been donated allby Lynore Eisman, Mindi Glachman, year by our generous members, students, To make a financial donation pleaseand Donna Ostroff. Ed Feevish, Diane volunteers, and KIFTY/NFTY teens. write your check to: Keneseth Israel –Miller, Murray Miller, and Laurie Myers (in memo section) HaMotzi Dinner/arrive early, ready to complete any task. New volunteer groups are Act Against Sharing is Caring 8339 Old York Road, Hunger and the Jenkintown High Elkins Park, PA 19027.1 2 MAY 2 0 1 7

Lifelong LearningWhy Rabbi? Music Arts Presents Catch a Rising Star: Angie MaBy Rabbi Stacy Eskovitz Rigler e KI Music Arts Committee Since May is often the start of the wedding season, I thought I would presents 14-year-old pianist, Angelineshare some frequently-asked questions about Jewish weddings: Ma, in recital on Wednesday evening,Why do you often hear alternatives to “ e Wedding March” at Jewish May 3 at 7:30 p.m. is recital is theweddings? second of the annual Cheryl Beth Silverman Memorial Catch a Rising Star e Wedding march was written by Wagner, a known anti-Semite who Concerts for 2017. Angeline, who haswas one of Hitler’s favorite musicians. been playing piano since the age of ve,Why do Jewish weddings often not contain “till death do us part?” has won prizes at the following com- petitions: Tri-County Youth Festival, e vows that are shared most often on TV are not part of a traditional Princeton Festival Piano Competition,wedding ceremony. Jewish tradition ascribes a sacred nature to marriage, that Kennett Square Symphony Competi-the couple and God together form a union of holiness. at union need not tion, International Young Artist Pianobe eternal. Should a relationship no longer be a source of holiness, Judaism Competition in Washington D.C., andhas a tradition of divorce and a ritual to end the union. For this reason a Chopin International Piano Competi-wedding does not often include “till death do us part.” tion in Hartford, CT.Why is the wedding ring supposed to be without stones? Mostly recently, she was one of the Wedding rings are supposed to be solid and without stones to ensure that three nalists and only pianist of Phil-what is seen, is indeed, what is received. adelphia Orchestra’s Albert M. Green-Is there a tradition of not seeing each other until you get married? eld Competition in the junior category. In fact Jewish tradition requires the opposite. e tradition is that the Angeline was a scholarship recipientcouple sees each other at the Ketubah signing and there is a “checking” toensure that the bride is correct before the lowering of the veil. of the Vladimir & Haewon FeltsmanWhat are the blessings in the wedding? Piano Foundation. She studies with e seven wedding blessings (called Sheva Brachot) are blessings which Susan Starr and hasharken back to the Garden of Eden. ey ask for a day when the world will taken masterclasses withonce again be perfect, praying that this couple will help make it so. prominent pianists suchWhy do couples stand under a chupah? as Vladimir Feltsman, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, A chupah is a symbol of a home. It has four sides and a roof, the essence and Alexander Toradze.of the home that the couple will build together. Her program includes works by: Bach, Haydn, HaMotzi Thanks: and Chopin. KI Members Adult tickets are $15 Marjorie Curtis-Cohen & Marc Cohen each, student tickets Rosenthal Family & through age 23 are FREE. Paradigm Digital Color Graphics More information: Stan & Lois Singer 215-887-8700. Monthly Merchant Donors Daryl’s Pastries of Glenside Fill a Bagel of Jenkintown & Oreland JulesThin Crust Pizza of Jenkintown M. Levin & Co. of Philadelphia Panera of Jenkintown Other Merchant Donors Ben and Irv’s of Huntingdon Valley Curds and Whey of Jenkintown Rolings Bakery of Elkins Park West Ave. Grill of JenkintownSuppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 13

Lifelong LearningMeyers Library: Seeking Book ReviewersBy Ellen Tilman We will also view the film, Exodus produced Library by Otto Preminger. We will view this highly Programs At As the calendar turns to May and the weather popular film on Tuesday, May 16 at 12:30 p.m. A Glanceoutside is usually warm and sunny, I start to makea list of the new books I want to read. Let me e timing of this viewing is slightly different Adult Bookshare some with you. from our other films, because of the length of the Discussion film (3 1/2 hours). For the Tuesday matinee, you Group - Exodus e Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff is the story are invited to bring a bagged lunch at 12 noon. Tuesday, May 9,of the friendship between two women, one We will provide dessert and a beverage. e 1:00 p.m.Jewish and one German, set in a traveling circus performance will include a brief “stretch your legs”during World War II. I never knew that there break at about the mid-point. Jewish Filmwere Jewish circus families that would travel Series: Exodusthroughout Europe. I enjoyed this tale of hiding Do you have a Jewish book that you would Tuesday, MayJewish refugees with a circus. e women must recommend for the Adult Book Discussion 16, 12:30 p.m.decide whether their friendship is enough to Group or a film that we should show in thesave one another or if their secrets will destroy Jewish Film series? Please let Ellen know. We are Trees for Israeleverything. starting to prepare our list for next year. If you wish to A painting by Chaim Soutine is the unifying If you would like to receive information on any purchase a tree, inelement for two women in e Fortunate Ones by of these projects, new acquisitions, library events memory or honor ofEllen Umansky. is is a debut novel that moves and updates, please send your email address to a loved one, in thefrom World War II Vienna to contemporary Los [email protected] and ask to be added KI Forest in Israel,Angeles. In 1939 Rose is sent from Vienna on a to the special Meyers Library email list. You may please contact thekindertransport to live with strangers in England. also call the library at 215-887-8700 x122 KI Office, 215-887-When the war ends Rose seeks the Soutine that Automation Update 8700.We will beher mother had cherished. Years later, Lizzie is at happy to mail ahome when the painting is stolen from her Los We have entered the Beta Testing stage of our beautiful treeAngeles home. is work of art bonds the two automation system. We now scan barcodes to certificate for you.women. assign titles to borrowers. If you wish to borrow a The cost is $18,Coffee in the Library book when the library is not staffed, please leave a checks are payable signed circulation card on the library desk and we to: KI Forest, Coffee Angels have contributed $25 each to will process the title for you. 8339 OldYork Roadsponsor FREE coffee for one month for KI library Elkins Park, PApatrons. If you would like to become a Coffee We have entered more than 11,000 books into 19027.Angel and enable us to continue to provide FREE the computer database. e last remaining sectioncoffee please contact Ellen in the library. to add to the database is our Reference Collection.Adult Book Discussion Group and Jewish Film Once this process is complete, you will be able toSeries see the Meyers Library Catalog on the KI website and will reserve and borrow books with the e final book discussion for this year takes computer.place on Tuesday, May 9. We will discuss Exodus Become a Book Reviewerby Leon Uris. Bring a bag lunch at 12:30 p.m. or Have you noticed that the Library has notcome at 1:00 p.m. for the book discussion. included book reviews in recent issues of Shalom KI? We need volunteers to write these book is classic Jewish novel tells the story of the recommendations! Have you read a Jewish booktwentieth century’s most dramatic geopolitical that you recommend others read? Would you likeevent. Leon Uris magnificently portrays the to see your name in print? Contact Ellen aboutbirth of the modern state of Israel. Exodus is becoming a Book Reviewer for our “Good Reads”the story of Ari Ben Canaan, an Israeli freedom Column.Fighter; Kitty, an American nurse; and Karen,a Holocaust survivor, set in the months beforeand immediately after May 14, 1948, IsraelIndependence Day.1 4 MAY 2 0 1 7

Lifelong LearningA Treasured Cup Comes HomeBy Rita Rosen Poley As we celebrate 170 years of KI history I want to share a story of how a lost artifact came home. One morning in 2013, Brian Rissinger, our esteemed Executive Director, asked me to come to his office. He excitedly told me that he had discovered, on-line, that a silver presentation cup would soon be auctioned at RAGO Auction House in Lambertville, NJ. at gorgeous cup was, apparently, an 1864 gift from Keneseth Israel to its first organist, WilliamFischer. A hymnal, compiled by Fischer especially for KI, was already in our collection but, in general, objects associated with theearly years of KI’s history are rare and preciously few. Knowing that, and after discussion with KI leadership, Brian and I agreedto attend the auction and try to purchase the cup. Bidding was fierce but we were successful, in large part because of the generousfinancial support of Miriam Finkel and Herb Altman. So, who was William Fischer? Mr. William Fischer was the Choir Director and Organist for Keneseth Israel from May 1856to June 1877, twenty-one years. He wrote songs for the prayers, compiled a hymnal, led the choir and arranged for maintenance ofthe pipe organ. e following notes were compiled by Brian Rissinger, KI Executive Director, from e KI Archives, from the minutes ofmeetings of the KI Board of Directors., NOTE: e minutes were originally in German. A few years later they were translatedinto English by Eve Mennies’ mother, Margaret Schonwetter.Board Minutes: May 11, 1856“Several applicants for the post of organist and choir director were heard and Mr. Fischer was unanimously selected. It was determinedthat Mr. Fischer should be engaged with a salary of $250.00 as an organist and choir director with the understanding that he has to takecare to engage the fitting voices, and songs, the notes for the organ, the printing of the music with no extra pay and it remains the propertyof the congregation.”History of Keneseth Israel: e First 100 Years – Page 10“ e first step towards reform in the services was taken in September of 1855 when it was decided to install an organ. A Mr. Fischerwas hired as first organist and shortly thereafter a mixed choir was organized. e initial step towards Reform had been taken and othersfollowed in rapid succession.”Board Minutes: March 24, 1858A petition from Wm. Fischer was handed in and read as follows:“To the Board of Directors of the Israelic Temple Congregation Keneseth Israel! Gentlemen! With the conviction that a humble petitionwill find friendly consideration I permit myself the following: In a few weeksmy contract year with you as an organist comes to an end. Since I think,and I am convinced that I worked, I hope, to your satisfaction. I can’t bearthe thought, that somebody else will reap what I sowed, namely, all the workand the pains I put in building up the liturgy for the service. is job is dearto my heart now and I want to make this proposal: to the honorable boardof directors should renew my contract for the next year without advertisingthe vacancy, an improvement in my salary will follow, as soon as thecongregation grew enough and the present difficulties are mastered. Moneyhas a great value, but appreciation and friendly treatment has more. Pleaseremember me to the families who wish to have excellent music lessons and Iwill be grateful and will do my duty. Respectfully yours, Wilhelm Fischer”It was decided to renew the contract of Mr. Fischer. September 1864 – decision to present a silver cup to Mr. Fischer and$300. In the Minutes it is recorded that a resolution was passed to givehim a silver commemorative cup and that the cup was to be purchasedfrom Bailey and Co. for $115! However it happened that this beautiful, historical treasure waspreserved throughout all these years, we continue to celebrate itshomecoming, as we, as a congregation, celebrate the history ofthe KI family.Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 15

Life Cycles Mazel Tov to the following congregants on their special Simchas . . .Mazal Tov to our Bar/BatMitzvah Students Wedding My name is Zachary Cameron Erin Stratton and Abraham Kruger, Abe is the son of our members Fajge, but please call me Zach. My Evonne and Isaak Kruger Bar Mitzvah is May 13, 2017. For my Mitzvah Project, I ran a social Births media campaign and fundraising event to raise money for the “Seeing Tessa Bridget Davidson, daughter of Suzie and Michael Davidson, Eye” of Morristown, NJ. e granddaughter of our members Amy and Joe Davidsonprogram is called Pennies for Puppies and the moneyraised goes toward the puppies’ care. e Seeing Eye Mina Rose Sklaroff, daughter of Laura and Jonathan Sklaroff,gives the gift of sight and independence to those who granddaughter of Ellen and Neil Sklaroffare blind. I attend Penn South Middle School. Myhobbies include video gaming, drawing, art, reading We mark with sorrow the passing of . . .and collecting comic books. I am also interested incollecting valuable historic items and sleeping! I take Stephen Cherashore, our member and husband of our member,karate lessons, play tennis and like skate boarding. Lorraine CherashoreMy parents are Cheryl and Adam Fajge and I have abrother Ryan. Carolyn Schwartz, mother of our member Evan (Lynn Rosen) Schwartz My name is Jordan Isaac Gershman; My name is Laina Rose Snellenburg; my Bat Mitzvah is May 20, my Bar Mitzvah is May 20, 2017. 2017. I enjoy taking care of people and animals, so I chose two I connected my Mitzvah Project areas to focus on for my Mitzvah Project. First, I volunteer at the with my Torah portion (Lev. 25:1- Greyhound Rescue, walking and caring for greyhounds while 17), which is about respecting and they transition from racing to a potential adoption at someone’s honoring our giving earth. With home. Second, I help set up and serve dinner to people at the that in mind, I volunteered with HaMotzi dinners at KI. I am in seventh grade at Abington Juniorthe Teen Leadership Corps at Awbury Arboretum, High School and math is my favorite subject. I was a member of the tennis team andin Germantown. I helped winterize crops, clean I am currently a member of Builder’s Club (an organization that focuses on serviceout beds, and planted bulbs for the spring. I worked learning within our community), and TADA (Teens Against Drugs and Alcohol). Inalongside a productive community of youth and adults my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing tennis, andfrom diverse backgrounds while learning about food, caring for younger children or pets. I have an older brother, Jacob, and my parents arefarming, and each other. I enjoy connecting with the Lori and Jeff Snellenburg.land and showing my gratitude for its sustenancethrough hard and mindful work, which I will continue Please Join Us In Celebration & Joyin the coming weeks. I have been homeschooled all As Our Daughterof my life and enjoy learning through experiencesand interactions with my Talking Stick HomeSchool Maya Gabrielle RiglerCenter, my Quest Noar friends, Upper Dublin baseballteammates, my family, and the world around me. I leads a Kabbalat Shabbat service andenjoy camping, hiking, traveling, and lazy days at the shares a d’var Torah in honor of her Bat Mitzvahshore. My passion is architectural design, building, andengineering. My zaydie is a retired architect, and I hope Friday, June 9th at 8:00 p.m.to one day honor his legacy by becoming one myself.My team of unconditional love and support are my Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park, PAparents, Andy and Eric, my sister, Jules and my brother,Avi. And, of course, our cat Busby! Followed by a festive Oneg with Israeli dancing & RAK-DAN Rabbis Peter & Stacy Rigler1 6 MAY 2 0 1 7

KI Archives/KIPAHKI 170 Discovery: Four KI Families Descended From an 18th Century German Rabbi,Josef Jonas Ben MayerBy Jack A Myers, KI Archivist In the process of constructing about two dozen family trees to document KI’s hundred year families, I found that there wereseveral which overlapped with either common ancestors or common cousins. My personal surprise was that four other currentKI members share with me a direct lineage tracing back to Rabbi Josef Jonas ben Mayer of Altenstadt, Bavaria. Other KI families’ancestors are rooted in this region, Swabian Bavaria, which includes towns such as Fellheim, Osterberg, Ichenhausen, andHuerben-Krumbach. Rabbi Josef Jonas ben Mayer was the first of three generations of Mayer rabbis that served Altenstadt and the adjacentcommunities. His son, Rabbi Abraham Josef Mayer in fact married the daughter of Rabbi Simcha Bunem Rappaport; he from avery long line of rabbis stretching back six more generations to Moshe Yirmiyahu Rapaport haGaon (circa 1550-1580.) e discovery of cousins was not a total surprise. I’ve been researching my family heritage since the 1970’s and while teachingat KI, introduced my students to the process as well. Two of today’s KI members were on my family tree and in fact, the motherof one and the aunt of another were among those who were resources to me some time ago. I was thrilled when last September,while doing a program in the KI Library, Florence Deutcher introduced herself to me as the daughter of Marion Rothman who Ihad spoken with at least 25 years ago. I was surprised to realize that Carol Schwartz and her daughter Julie Ginsberg (and her teenage children) were my cousins.Carol’s brother, Alan Monheit, and I were confirmed at KI in 1965, and I assure you we were not aware of the family connection! 

















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May 2017 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday       6:30 p.m. WKI: Designer Bag 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 10:00 a.m. Adult Ed Program 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Program 6:00 p.m. SCW Shabbat Dinner 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Bingo 6:15 p.m. Quest Noar 6:30 p.m. Officer’s Mtg. 8:00 p.m. Celebrating Our 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Music Arts Program 170th Shabbat Service Evening Service  1:00 p.m. Library Program     4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Program 6:15 p.m. Quest Noar 12:00 p.m. Rabbi LJS Lunch 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Program 6:00 p.m. W of KI Dinner 7th & 8th grade NYC trip10:00 a.m. W of KI Board Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Confirmation ‘n’ Learn at 7:00 p.m. Board of 8:00 p.m. W of KI Shabbat 9:00 a.m. Torah Study12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal Gershman Y 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning3:00 p.m. SCW Event Rehearsal Directors Mtg. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 2:00 p.m. Blood Drive Service      MOTHER’S DAY  12:30 p.m. Library Jewish 7:30 p.m. Religious Practices 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed Program 5:45 p.m. Tot Shabbat Teacher 9:00 a.m. Torah StudyNO JQuest B’Yachad Film Series Comm. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees’ Appreciation Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbat MorningNO Shir Joy Rehearsal 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Program 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad & Mtg. 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner Service Quest Noar 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat 2:00 p.m. Rydal Park Shabbat at Alverthorpe Park 5:00 p.m. Havdalah Service9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad – Service Last Day 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal11:00 a.m. W of KI Board Mtg.12:00 p.m. Shir Joy Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal2:00 p.m. Lilith Salon W of KI      6:30 p.m. Confirmation 5:30 p.m. Kehillah Concert at KI 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed Program 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Rehearsal Yom Ha’Atzma’ut Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Service  Offices & PS Closed   Offices & PS Closed KI at Your Fingertips5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner MEMORIAL DAY 7:30 p.m. Erev Shavuot Service 10:30 a.m. Shavuot/ Remember to check e-KI or Consecration of 6th Confirmation www.kenesethisrael.org for & 9th grade students Service the latest KI weekly news and events.

June 2017 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday    7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting 8:00 p.m. Brotherhood Shabbat 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Evening Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service  11:00 a.m. Brotherhood Brunch 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. Program 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. Mtg. 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 9:00 a.m. Torah Study (out of bldg.) 6:30 p.m. Officers’ Mtg. Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service      12:30 p.m. W of KI Motown 7:30 p.m. Religious Practices 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ 5:45 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service 9:00 a.m. Torah Study (out of bldg.) Comm. Mtg. Mtg. 6:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Keneseth Israel Phone Directory  Service Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8700 Service 2:00 p.m. Rydal Park Shabbat Rabbinic Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8702 Father’s Day    JQuest B’Yachad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8704 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-1070 Service - Installation 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-885-2425 of Officers Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-2027 Service Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-884-4364     5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Masterpieces of 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Jewish Literature – Service Jewish Poetry w/LJS

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.YAHRZEIT FUND Isabel Kanefield, Albert Kanefield;DONOR IN MEMORY OF Lillian “Libby” Kanefield; William SultanNeysa Adams, Aaron M. Adams; Fannye Cristol Jules & Connie Kay, Sadie KayMarlene Adler, Sylvia D’Orazio Diane Kendall, Frances B. SternSteven Allen, Jack Allen Martin Kiebert, Emma Liveright KiebertRobin & Craig Anforth, Lillian Klass Alan Koch, Samuel WorobeStuart & Elaine Baer, Benjamin Baer; Bertram Korn, Jr., Jean Korn Marian Baer; David Wyman Helen B. Laver, Charles MarcusMaxine Bass, Nathan Smith Rudolph Lea, Ruth LeaRochelle Bass, Bessie Greenberg; Elaine Leibowitz, Barton M. Leibowitz Nathan Kauffman; Pauline Kauffman Richard & Ronni Levine, Evelyn LevineHarris Baum, Rose Baum Robert Levy, Samuel PaleyThelma Bayuk, Mabel Bayuk Maen Ronnie S. Levy, Marvin B. LevyElsa Behrend, Sidney Loewenstein Sissie & Herb Lipton, Michelle LiptonMerryl & Scott Bender, Adeline R. Goldberg Darwin & Sonia Loigman, Harry L. SpielbergStanley Berman, Eileen Berman Jerome & Benita Mandel, Jacob H. MandelVeachey R. Bloom Faiga Montague Rudolph Carol & Steven Mansh, Dorothy ManshMichele Brandt, Albert Borland Audrey Mather, Ruth M. NewHarriet Brecher, David Tabas Irwin Matusow, Kitty MatusowFredlyn Brown, Harry L. Brown; Leon Sacks Lois & Marvin Mazer & Family, Jacob MazerRobert Caplan, Susan Caplan Henry R. Meil, William MeilRobert L. Cohen, Jeanne Cohen; Maurice Cohen Lee Michaels, Lewis J. PaulLois & Emil Cohn, Emil Cohn, Sr.; Ruth K. Cohn Robyn Miller, Evelyn MillerCharlotte & Herbert Cook, Albert Cook; Noreen Cook Michael Mittelman, Harry MittelmanFreda Cooper, Usher Trachtenberg Olga Moss, Reuben G. Moss; Sara Z. RalphLes Cooperson, Howard Carlisle Susan, Ben & Celia Myerov, Sidney SaltzburgGeraldine & Harold Cramer, Esther Hassuk Sallie Olson, Rose DorfmanJames Cristol, Fannye Cristol Johanna Parkin, Eileen BermanBarbara Cutler, Sondra Brandt Ellen & Jeffrey Plaut, Simon Langberg; Gertie PlautSandra Davis, Claire Nightingale Shanlee Pollack, Sylva GoldHarold K. Don Jr., Dorothea S. Don Stuart & Estelle Price, Tracey Birnhak; David C. PriceElliot & Lynore Eisman, Nathan Eisman; Hym Elansky Lynda Quinn, Sydelle SloaneVickie & Jack Farber, Frances Weinberg Brosman Phyllis Raskin-Masey, Anna LiebermanChantal & Jules Feinberg, Norman Feinberg The Reale Family, Carol Claster LapinsohnMorty Freedman, Evelyn Brown Carl M. Reinhart, Rae ReinhartSunny Friedman, Gertrude Dobkin; Louis Dobkin Adele Roda, George A. SteinLee Gast & David Schulman, Mervin F. Schulman Albert Rodstein, Henrietta Glaser; Miriam RodsteinEthel Gershman, Raphael Schwartz Jonathan Rosefsky, Robin WoodFran & Norman Ginsberg, Morris J. Ginsberg; Hellen Miller Linda Rosen, Robert Saul KraussCathy Gaber Glass, Philip J. Gaber Marvin Rosen, George RosenStanley Goldenberg, Miriam Goldenberg Sally Rosen-Plon, Jules J. WeitzenkornMyrna Goodman, Edward Goodman; Joseph Sperling Sandy & David Rosenthal, Richard RosenthalRicki Gordon, Craig L. Perlin Adrienne Saltzburg, Sidney SaltzburgMarilyn Gray, Anna Lieberman Helen Schneeberg, Grace Gottlieb; William SchreiberRichard E. Greenberg, Sally M. Greenberg Ross Schriftman, Herbert Kandall; Tobey SchriftmanRonna Hall, Molly Stroback Carol & Jay Schwartz, Richard MonheitMort & Marcia Hoffman, Shirley Epstein Janice Schwartz-Donahue & Joseph Donahue, Jessica Beth SchwartzNan Jurman, Sara Becker Deborah Shain, Leo Goldstein2 0 MAY 2 0 1 7 Emmie & Howard Shubin, Betty Shubin

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.Phyllis Sichel, Irma L. Sichel Anita & Murray Madnick, Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lIrene Silverman, Lillian FormanJoAnn Simon, Bobette Schlezinger; Nathan Schlezinger Eve Mennies, Birth of Mina Rose SklaroffSkits Soroko & Paulette Sterman-Soroko, Jean Korn; Sallie Olson, Cantor Amy E. Levy Oscar Soroko Janice Schwartz-Donahue & Joseph Donahue, Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lBrian & Hilary Sperling, Edward Goodman; Joseph SperlingMuriel Sultz, Dorothy Balaban DR. MANFRED R. KRAUSKOPF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDLeonard Sussman, Samuel Sussman DONOR IN MEMORY OFDoris P. Wallner, Janice Polakoff Kay Brylawski, Dr. Michael Brylawski; Charlotte MoskowitzSally Weinstein, Solis “Bud” Goldstein CLARENCE L. & ESTELLE S. MEYERS LIBRARY FUNDJudith Wexler, Evelyn Miller DONOR IN MEMORY OFMerle & Barry Wolf, Philmore Solotoff Renate Elgart, Ralph ElgartRochelle Wolf, Beth Shapiro Ricki Gordon, Stephen CherashoreCynthia Wollman, Paul Wollman Margaret B. Lichtenstein, Ida M. LeopoldCANTOR’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND DONOR IN HONOR OFDONOR IN MEMORY OF Renate Elgart & Ilse Cowan,Anita & Murray Madnick & Family, Aron L. Patent Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lDONOR IN HONOR OF MUSIC ARTS FUNDSharon Rhodes & Family, Cantor Amy E. Levy DONOR IN MEMORY OFEDUCATORS PHILANTHROPIC FUND Anne & Dick Brown, Stephen Cherashore; Charlotte MoskowitzDONOR IN MEMORY OFLee & Mort Weiss, Meryl Kramer Henry Rubin, FrankGENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF Mort & Lee Weiss, Allen SpectorDONOR ONEG SHABBAT FUND Sonnie Katz, Stephen CherashoreMyrna & Howard Asher, Holly Smukler WalterLois & Emil Cohn, A. Richard Kendall; John Thalheimer PRAYER BOOK FUND DONORGale & David Hirsh, Leonard Levitan Evelyn & Marvin Mandel, IN HONOR OFSeymour Kalikow & Elke Zassler, Shirley KalikowRoss Schriftman, Charlotte Moskowitz Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lMarlene & Bernie Stein, Leonard Levitan RABBI’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND IN MEMORY OFDONOR IN HONOR OF DONORMyrna & Howard Asher, Special Birthday of Joan Shore Barbara Bronstein, Luz Rivera; Marty TartacoffSheila & Giacomo DeAnnuntis, Marriage of BEN & RENEE RICHMAN FUND FOR ELDER CARE DONOR IN MEMORY OF Abraham & Erin Kruger Temma Richman & Marc Palermo & Jordan, Ben RichmanHaMOTZI FUND IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OFDONOR Lauren & Stephen Hellman, 70th Wedding AnniversaryPaulette Sterman & Skits Soroko, Warren Mastoon Joanne & Chris Schell & Family, of Lou & Irma MalissaKING DAVID HARP SOCIETY IN MEMORY OFDONOR 70th Wedding Anniversary of Lou & Irma MalissaAnita & Murray Madnick & Family, Luz Rivera; Kim Zeiger SHARING IS CARING FUNDEve Mennies, Fred E. Braemer DONOR IN MEMORY OFSallie Olson, Stephen Cherashore Ruth S. Gross, Gertrude ZimmermanDONOR IN HONOR OF Robyn Miller, Jerry OsterweilMyrna & Howard Asher, Heritage Shabbat DONOR IN HONOR OFMiriam Finkel, KDHS & Cantor Amy E. Levy; Anne & Dick Brown, Marriage of Abraham & Erin Kruger Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lToby & Joel Grubman, Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”l TEMPLE JUDEA MUSEUM FINE ARTS FUNDBabe Hernes, Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”lPatricia Loudis, Cantor Amy E. Levy & Hazzan David TilmanSuppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 21

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.DONOR IN MEMORY OF Israel CommitteeShanlee Pollack, Charlotte Moskowitz; Paul Steingard Beit Shmuel – Mercaz ShimshonDONOR IN HONOR OF By Carol & Art SilvermanLynn Brody, Paula Sleeth Beit Shmuel-Mercaz Shimshon is the headquarters of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. e complex21st CENTURY FUND IN MEMORY OF shares its campus with the Hebrew Union College/JewishDONOR Institute of Religion in Jerusalem.Andy & Marc Brookman, Luz Rivera Beit Shmuel was built in 1986 to be the headquarters of the World Union. Mercaz- Shimshon was finished inJody & Drew Brookman & Family, Luz Rivera 2001 and is much bigger and more luxurious. e exquisite buildings, designed by the renowned architect MosheAnne & Dick Brown, Luz Rivera Safdie, offer stunning views of much of the city, including the Old City. ey are side-by-side and interconnected, andMiriam Finkel, Luz Rivera are under the same management so they are often thought of as one building and organization. Set on a historic spotTracy, Yoni & Omari Greenbaum, Luz Rivera in the heart of Jerusalem, between the King David and the David Citadel Hotels, it is within easy walking distanceEllen & Marc Grossman, Luz Rivera from the Jaffa Gate into the Old City. e buildings allow activities, which include performances, entertainment,Babe Hernes, Luz Rivera courses, lectures, seminars, and conferences.Sonnie Katz, Luz Rivera e campus functions as an educational, cultural, hospitality, and tourist center. ere is a 41-room hotel andEve Mennies, Luz Rivera guesthouse. e beautiful hotel has a glass-domed cafeteria, which gives its patrons a great vista, Internet access withPreschool Staff, Luz Rivera Wi-Fi, advanced technical facilities, rooms for meetings and seminars, and the Hirsch eater. e theater has 400Ross Schriftman, Luz Rivera seats and offers a multitude of performances of all kinds, including music, dance, drama, and more. It is open sevenJoan Myerson Shrager, Luz Rivera days a week, unlike most cultural institutions in Jerusalem and throughout Israel.Denise & Peter Soloff, Luz Rivera e complex also has a tourism office, which is used as aLiz & Andrew Taylor, Luz Rivera source for guides and accommodations while in Israel. e tours emphasize historical and archeological experiencesHelene & Bob Wagman, Luz Rivera with very close proximity to Jewish, Christian and Muslim religious sites.Rochelle Wolf, Luz Rivera Many local families and from around the world reserveW of KI Luz Rivera the facilities for family gatherings and events, such as Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Brit Milah or weddings. A Reform rabbi isThe Zlotnick Family, Luz Rivera always available. Interestingly, Kashrut is mandatory. ere is a Mashgiach and it is forbidden to bring in food from theDONOR IN HONOR OF outside.Andy & Marc Brookman, Special Birthday of Ed Dashevsky Each year there are three major seminars with subjects including history, Judaism, culture, literature, philosophy,Janice Schwartz-Donahue & Joseph Donahue, art, archeology, architecture and Kabbalah. Marriage of Abraham & Erin KrugerTYSON RADIO FUND IN MEMORY OFDONORBev & Joe Scarpignato, Kim ZeigerWOMEN OF KI IN MEMORY OFDONORBonnie Klein, Micki Eisman; Leonard LevitanMRJ Upcoming Events: MEN OFBrotherhood Shabbat REFORM JUDAISMFriday, June 2nd, 8:00 p.m.KI congregant and psychiatrist Dr. Joel Schwartz speaksabout the health benefits of humor.Brotherhood Board MeetingMonday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Board RoomRSVP to David Pinsky at [email protected] if attending. Inspirational Musings \"Who finds a faithful friend finds a treasure.\" - Jewish Proverb2 2 MAY 2 0 1 7

฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ADULT EDUCATIONSENIOR STAFF One speaker after the next has beenSenior Rabbi, Lance J Sussman, Ph.D., D.D. interesting, informative and lively. If [email protected] / 215-887-8702 have not already registered, join now soCantor, Amy Levy you don’t miss the following programs:[email protected] / 215-887-8702Director of Religious Education, Rabbi Stacy Rigler Wednesday, May 3rd—10:00 a.m.,[email protected] / 215-887-8704 Arlene Spector will speak about and showExecutive Director, Brian Rissinger slides while she takes us on an “Art Tour [email protected] / 215-887-8700 New England.”Director of Early Childhood Education, Liz [email protected] / 215-885-2425 Thursday, May 4th–11:30 a.m.,Membership Engagement Director, Jaimie Abt Shmelzer Maimonides Café. Rabbi Sussman [email protected] / 215-887-8700 lead a round-table discussion about aDirector/Curator, Temple Judea Museum, Rita Rosen Poley word of his [email protected] / 215-887-2027Librarian, Meyers Library, EllenTilman Monday, May 8th-11:30 a.m.,[email protected] / 215-887-8700 Lesley Solomon will give a PowerPointYouth Engagement Coordinator, Danielle Strauss presentation on “China and the World;[email protected] / 215-887-8700 China and her Neighbors.”Choir Director/Pastoral Care, Hazzan [email protected] / 215-887-8702 Thursday, May 11th-11:30 a.m.,Organist, Andrew Senn Fran Miglio will speak about RichardsonRabbi Emeritus, Simeon J. Maslin, D. Min. Dilworth.Cantor Emeritus, Richard AllenExecutive Director Emeritus, William Ferstenfeld Thursday, May 18th-11:30 a.m., Neill Hartley will do a one-manOFFICERS presentation titled “FDR.”President, Evonne Jonas Kruger [email protected] Monday, May 22nd-11:30 a.m., Dr. Joel Schwartz will have you hysterical for oneVice President, Janice Schwartz-Donahue [email protected] hour with his presentation, “Laugh Will and Testament.”Vice President, James L. Rosenthal [email protected] Thursday, May 25th- 11:30 a.m., MaurizioVice President, DeniseYarnoff Soloff [email protected] Giammarco will speak about Film Noir.Secretary, Donna Bleznak Keller [email protected] Secretary, Karen Langsfeld [email protected], Robert B. Saltzburg [email protected] Treasurer, Andrew F. Altman [email protected] Treasurer, Robert B. Roseman [email protected] Past President, Arnold B. Meshkov [email protected] PresidentsJoyce Fishbein, Hon. Jan E. DuBois, Miriam Finkel, Connie Kay, E. HarrisBaum, Norma Meshkov, Karen L. Sirota, Carey S. Roseman,Andrew J. Flame, Peter J. Soloff, Richard Weiss:OHSVT 3PRL 20 Keneseth Israel VU -HJLIVVR! is an affiliateTHE BULLETIN OF KENESETH ISRAEL & THE MEYERS LIBRARY congregation of REFORM the Union forEditor, Donna Bleznak Keller CONGREGATION Reform JudaismAssistant Editor, Anita Madnick KENESETH ISRAELGraphic Designer, Lindsay DeMarco SHALOM KI 23Suppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you!

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For The Future KI CORE VALUES Yahadut Mitkademit Limmud Reform Judaism Sacred LearningWednesday, May 24 As a diverse community rep-5:30 p.m. Kehillah Concert resenting a broad constituency T’fillot Kehillahfor Yom Ha’Atzma’ut of nearly 1,000 families strong, Prayer and Spirituality Community we have identified seven coreSunday, May 28 values that define the heart Tikkun Olam Ahavat Israel5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner and soul of our congregation. Social Justice/Repair of the Jewish Pride/Love of Israel WorldTuesday, May 30 Look inside for the core7:30 p.m. Erev Shavuot value symbol – revealing our Hiddur MitzvahService commitment in action! Arts and CultureWednesday, May 31 Address Service Requested: Presorted10:30 a.m. Shavuot/ 8339 OldYork Road 1st ClassConfirmation Service Elkins Park, PA 19027-1597 US PostageWednesday, June 28 Paid7:30 p.m. Masterpieces of Permit #81Jewish Literature: Jewish Langhorne, PAPoetry, with Rabbi SussmanMishkan Hanefesh please recycleOur New High Holy Dayprayer book Sisterhood Events in May!for purchase nowLQ WKH RIÀFH By Lynore Eismanfor you and your family$24 per set May is a special time of year for our Confirmation Class! ese 10th“Avinu Malkeinu, graders have chosen to continue their Jewish studies well beyond their B‘naiRenew Us” Mitzvah. ey have spent extra time and energy completing Mitzvah projects, doing acts of Tikkun Olam, and learning how to become future leaders. WKI Upcoming Events: Women of KI is proud to present Confirmation Grams to these wonderful Monday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. students! e money realized from this effort goes directly to the very important “Designer Bag BINGO” Win a designer WRJ YES (Youth Education and Special Projects) Fund. YES Fund Grants bag while having fun playing BINGO. provide Reform Jewish institutions and individuals worldwide with the tools Your check to Women of KI is your necessary for religious, social, and educational growth, and enhance Jewish life reservation. Send to at KI, attn.: Elaine by supporting clergy, cultivating women’s leadership, advocating for social justice, Pitkow, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, providing programming, and offering support. e YES Fund was responsible PA 19027 for the dormitory at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion $35/person (HUC-JIR) in Cincinnati and the URJ Headquarters in New York, establishing the Jewish Braille Institute ( JBI International), founding the North American Friday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), and helping to create the first URJ camp. Women of KI Sisterhood Shabbat Our KI Mitzvah Garden is about to be planted for a new year of delicious Sunday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. and healthy vegetables. You may have seen some of our beautiful tomatoes, Board Meeting cucumbers, peppers, eggplants and string beans growing on the vine, as well as some stalks of corn and pumpkins that we grow for our Bimah for Sukkot. Sunday, June 11 at 12:30 p.m. Come and join us when we plant this year’s crop on Sunday, May 21 at 9:00 “Motown: e Musical” at Academy of Music a.m.! Bring your gloves and hand tools or just your enthusiasm. Women of KI offers you a hand in friendship and camaraderie. Be a part of a group of dedicated, energetic, and caring women who are involved in synagogue life, understanding our spirituality, social issues in our community and forming new friendships. Happy Mother’s Day to all our members, friends, aunts, and grandmothers!