May 4th - 7th, 2017 JANET ROWLANDJanet Rowland traces her KI family roots back to the early 1900s when hergrandparents Sol and Dora Stein Levy were listed as KI members. In 1921, RabbiKrauskopf performed the marriage ceremony of Janet’s parents Nat Levy and LouiseGarber. Janet was married by Rabbi Korn, and great niece Faith Parkinson became aBat Mitzvah at KI. EMIL COHN, III AND LOIS STARREmil Cohn, III and Lois Starr were married at KI in 1958. Emil’s brother, Joseph,celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, and both Emil and Joseph were confirmed at KI. Emil’sparents, Emil Cohn, Jr. and Ruth Kun (daughter of Judge Joseph L. Kun, (the 1stpresident of the of KI’s Men’s Club)) were married at KI in 1934. Emil Cohn, Sr.married Hannah Asch at KI in 1901. Lois, confirmed at KI in 1953 (as was her brother,Rabbi Earl Starr, in 1947), was the daughter of Jerome and Rose Toll Starr. Earl Starrwas the president of his confirmation class, during KI’s 100th year; he later marriedPhyllis Tatcher, (who was also confirmed) at KI. Jerome, Morris and Beatrice’sparents, Abraham and Caroline Schlosstein Starr were KI members as early as 1902.Emil and Lois’s son, Andy had his Bar Mitzvah at KI, and Andy and his sister Judywere both confirmed at KI. CARLYN RAINS ABRAMS AND GINGER ABRAMS LANECarlyn Rains Abrams and Ginger Abrams Lane proudly say that “our wholefamily has always loved KI; We are KI people!”. Caroline Slosstein Starr (Carlyn’sgrandmother; Ginger’s great-grandmother) was a member of one of the first KIConfirmation classes. Caroline married Abraham Starr and had three children, Morris,Jerome and Beatrice. Morris and Jerome were confirmed at KI in 1903 and 1912,respectively. Jerome had two children Lois Starr Cohn and Rabbi Earl Starr. Beatricemarried Horace Rains in 1915, and they had two children, Carlyn (Ginger’s mother)and Alan. Carlyn and Arthur Abrams, z’l were married in 1944. Ginger married DavidLane in 1967 and their three children Hillary, Corey and Danny were all confirmed atKI representing the 5th and 6th generations of their active KI membership. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 49
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend DAVID STEELDavid Steel’s grandfather, Philip Nathans Steel, confirmed at KI in 1922, was marriedto Janet Kahn at KI in 1933. Philip’s parents, Herman D. Steel and Freda Neufeld weremarried at KI in 1904. RICHARD AND JILL POMERANTZRichard and Jill Pomerantz were married at KI in 1959. They trace their family’s KIbeginnings to their grandparents who were German and Russian Jews. Richard’sgrandparents, Amen and Clova Goldberg Pomerantz, were married at KI in 1906, andhis parents, Richard and Adele Bobrow Pomerantz, were married at KI in 1933. BothRichard and his father were also confirmed at KI. MARGARET LICHTENSTEINMargaret Lichtenstein (nee Bennett) is an active volunteer in the Meyers Library,and dates her family history back to 1907. She was confirmed at KI in 1946, and stillmaintains connections with friends from that time. Her mother’s parents were IdaMarshall and Max Leopold and her father’s parents were Sarah Samuels and Samu-elBennett. Her mother Dorothy Leopold Bennett was confirmed at KI in 1915 (as wereher siblings). Her father Bertram B. Bennett was confirmed at KI in 1916, and he andDorothy were married at KI in 1926. DOROTHY ELFMAN FREADDorothy Elfman Fread, was confirmed at KI in 1958. Though no longer living in thearea, Dorothy still identifies with KI. Her parents Bernard Lehman Elfman and EthelSmith were married at KI in 1938. Bernard was remarried to Esther Levine by RabbiFineshriber at KI in 1947. Bernard’s parents Joseph Elfman and Delia Lehman weremarried at KI in 1904. Delia’s mother, Esther Cohen (Mrs. Samuel) Lehman was listedas a widow in KI’s membership list of 1907.50 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017 SUSAN LOWENSTEIN CHACE AND JANE LOWENSTEINSusan Lowenstein Chace and Jane Lowenstein trace their KI roots back to the early1900s. Grandparents Isaac Lowenstein (who joined KI in 1907) and Dora Lowensteinwere married at KI. Dora and her younger brother Julius died in the 1913 flu epidemic.In 1914, Isaac married Dora’s sister Minnie at KI. Susan and Jane’s father EmanuelDavid Lowenstein was confirmed at KI in 1924, served as KI Vice President and wason the Search Committee that recommended Rabbi Maslin to become the KI’s SeniorRabbi in the 1980’s after Rabbi Korn’s death. The Lowenstein family was instrumentalin KI’s move to Elkins Park in the 1950’s. In 1974, Su-san dedicated the sanctuary’sSecond Isaiah stained glass window in memory of her father Emanuel. LANCE, WASTHE WINDOW DEDICATED BY SUSAN ALONE? JANICE SMITH BERSJanice Smith Bers was married to Julian Bers in 1939. Their children Wendy, Nanand Andrew were all confirmed at KI. Janice’s parents Nathan and Dorothy Smithwere both confirmed at KI in 1912 and were married by Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf in1916. Nathan’s sister Carrie Smith Cohen was the mother of Jane Cohen Schwartzand grandmother of Carey Schwartz Roseman. Janice was confirmed in the sameclass as Rabbi Korn. Janice and Julian raised their family at KI and Janice still livesnear the synagogue. MICHAEL AND MICHELLE SIMONMichael and Michelle Simontrace their KI roots back to Michael’s grandparentsMeyer Simon and Bertha Shoeneman Simon who were married at KI in 1912. Michaelwas confirmed at KI in 1962, and he and Michelle were married by Rabbi Korn andthen renewed their vows years later in a ceremony performed by Rabbi Sussman.Michael and Michelle’s children Marc and Lisa celebrated both their B’nai Mitzvah,led by Rabbi Maslin, and Confirmations at KI 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 1
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend RUTH HARBERG DUBOISRuth Harberg DuBois has a century of family history at KI. Her grandparentsJoseph and Thekla Back Harberg were married in Philadelphia in 1890 and becameKI members 100 years ago. Her parents Dr. Sidney Harberg and Lenore (Lena)Abramson were married at KI in 1931. Ruth said when she was growing up, KI, TempleJudea and Rodeph Shalom gathered for many joint programs, and she knew all 3congregations’ rabbis. Rabbi Fineshriber was “like family”. Ruth and her husbandJan (Bud) DuBois have been active members of the congregation. Bud is a FederalJudge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,and served with distinction as KI President (1985-1987). During his tenure, Bud helpedrewrite the KI bylaws, specifically about the process to select a new rabbi, and wasalso instrumental in bringing Rabbi Maslin to KI. LOUISE BERS ROSELouise Bers Rose and her late husband, Leon M. Rose, were married by RabbiFineshriber in a double ceremony, sharing the day with Julian and Janice Bers in1939. Louise was confirmed at KI in 1931, as were here older brothers Julian (1925) andSolomon (1929.) Their parents Abraham M. and Hilda Newmeyer Bers were listed asKI members as early as 1916/17. NEYSA CRISTOL ADAMSNeysa Cristol Adams and her family have a longstanding connection to KI. Neysawas seven when she started KI’s Sunday School, a mere 88 years ago! Her parentsMorris (who had emigrated from Latvia) and Fannye (born in England) were marriedin Philadelphia in 1907. In 1942 Neysa married Arlin Adams at KI, officiated byRabbi Fineshriber. Arlin, one of the most highly respected and notable judges of theThird Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, also served as KI President (1955-1957) and wasinstrumental in KI’s historic move to Elkins Park. Neysa and Arlin raised their threedaughters at KI and all were confirmed and married by KI Rabbis.52 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017 DR. CHARLES GREENBAUMDr. Charles Greenbaum was one of very few people to have a Bar Mitzvah in Hebrewat KI in the 1930s. So when he was confirmed in 1941, he read the Ten Commandmentsin Hebrew. This is just one of the memories from his longtime membership at KI.Charles’ parents Dr. Sigmund S. and Rae Refowich Greenbaum were married at KIin 1922 by Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf, and were listed as members in 1923. Charles andJulia Greenbaum were married in New York by Rabbis Fineshriber, Levinthal andSchulman in 1955. Julie was a KI officer and served on many committees offering herwise advice and good counsel. Julie and Charles raised their family in the warmth ofits community and Charles continues to be active and involved. CONNIE POLLACK AND SUSAN POLLACKConnie Pollack and Susan Pollack speak of KI as their “second home” a reference tothe important place it holds in the lives as mother and daughter. Connie’s husbandCharles Pollack was a well-respected KI leader, serving in numerous capacities, andas KI President (1964-68). Charles continued to mentor other leaders be-yond histenure, and was held in high esteem. Susan, who was confirmed at KI in 1961, spokeof her father’s close friendship with Rabbi Korn and former KI Executive DirectorDavid Mitchell, both of whom were ever-present when Susan’s sister died at ayoung age. Susan says the family has always been close with the clergy, and that hascontinued today. THE SHENKMAN FAMILYThe Shenkman Family have a long history and many memories of KI. ArlenShenkman was confirmed here, as was his father, Barry Shenkman. Barry’s mother,Rae Kirsch, and her family, Harry Kirsch and Elsie Simons, were KI members. Rae’ssiblings were confirmed at KI in 1934 and 1940. Arlen remembers his grandparentstalking about KI when it was at the Broad Street location, and likes how KI is the placewhere everyone in his family, “learned to be Jewish”. Arlen, his wife Marijke and theirchildren find enjoyment in the community and feel at home at KI. They all appreciatehow open and welcoming KI is to everyone, including non-Jewish members oftheir family. 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 5 3
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend JANE COHEN SCHWARTZ AND CAREY SCHWARTZ ROSEMANJane Cohen Schwartz and Carey Schwartz Roseman have been blessed with a longand memorable connection to KI. Jane’s grandparents, Jennie and Samuel Smith,joined KI, with their children, Nathan (Janice Bers’ father) and Carrie (Jane’s mother)were raised there. Carrie and I. Edward Cohen were married at KI in 1922 by RabbiKrauskopf. Jane was confirmed in 1939, and she and Howard Schwartz were marriedin 1945 by Rabbi Fineshriber. Jane fondly remembers her close relationship withRabbi Korn, attending Sunday School, her Confirmation, chairing the committeethat opened a Tot Lot for city children and traveling to Israel with Rabbi Maslin.Jane’s daughter Carey, who has ably carried on that devotion to KI, credits KI for hercommitment at an early age to social action, from tutoring high school students tonow at Lowell Elementary. She remembers Rabbi Korn opening the bima to all whowanted to speak during the Vietnam War. Carey and Robert Roseman were marriedat KI in 1983; Rabbi Maslin officiated. Their children, Ian and Hallie, who are 5thgeneration KI, attended Preschool, celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah and were confirmedall at KI. Carey went on to become KI President which she proudly undertookfrom 2004-2007. JOHN SOLIS-COHENJohn Solis-Cohen is the son of Solomon Solis-Cohen II and Barbara Samuels.Upon Solomon’s death in 1975, Barbara remarried Harry Blatt. Barbara Blatt is a KImember as well. Solomon was named for his grandfather, Dr. Solomon Solis-Cohenwho married Emily Grace Solis. Their common grandfather was Jacob daSilva Soliswho immigrated during the Colonial period. Separately, the Nathan family also is ofColonial vintage. Two other KI families married Solis-Cohens. Miriam Binswangermarried Dr. Jacob DaSilva Solis-Cohen in 1875 and their son, Jacob Jr. marriedMarion Gimbel Labe at KI in 1916. LOIS ROSENAULois Rosenau (Jeremy) is the granddaughter of past president, Louis Goldsmithand daughter of Alfred J. Goldsmith. Lois is 81 and a member since birth. Her fatherprovided the pipe organ in the sanctury.54 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
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May 4th - 7th, 2017 CONGRATULATIONS KI AND TO THE KELLER FAMILY. WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU! Ron & Elayne Bleznak1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 6 5
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend Howard & Myrna Asher, Robert (z\"l) & Barbara Bronstein CELEBRATE 140 YEARS OF AFFILIATION WITH KI66 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend We are honored and happy to be part of the KI family for five generations! From the Reiners to the Rushes to the Abts to the Barenbaums, Shmelzers, and Eimers.68 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
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May 4th - 7th, 2017 HAPPY 170 TH TO KI AND HAPPY 100 TH TO THE CENTURY CLUB FAMILIES! WE ARE SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE KI FAMILY THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED WHO CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING KI THE SPIRITUAL, EVOLVING, CARING,EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHILANTHROPIC SYNAGOGUE AND COMMUNITY CENTER THAT IT IS TODAY AND EVERY DAY! Emily & Howard Greenberg 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 7 1
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend KI IS MY HOME. JOIN US AND MAKE IT YOURS. Eve Mennies72 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017 HAPPY 170 TH TO KI AND HAPPY 100 TH TO THE CENTURY CLUB FAMILIES! WE ARE SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE KI FAMILY THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED WHO CONTRIBUTE TO MAKING KI THE SPIRITUAL, EVOLVING, CARING,EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHILANTHROPIC SYNAGOGUE AND COMMUNITY CENTER THAT IT IS TODAY AND EVERY DAY! Emily & Howard Greenberg 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 73
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend TO THE K.I. FAMILY: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 170TH ANNIVERSARY. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT 170 YEARS. Marvin & Lois Finkelstein & Family SPRINGING FORWARD WITH STRONG ROOTS AND NEW FRESH GROWTH Arnold & Jeanne Brenman74 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017 WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE IN KI’S 170TH ANNIVERSARY. WE HOPE FUTURE GENERATIONS OF OUR FAMILY WILL BE PART OF KI FOR THE NEXT 170 YEARS! The Shmelzer Family TO THE K.I. FAMILY: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 170TH ANNIVERSARY.LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT 170 YEARS. Marvin & Lois Finkelstein & Family 1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 75
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend CONGRATULATIONS ON 170 YEARS. Henny & Jeffrey S ternfeld חזק חזק ונתחזק Hazak, Hazak v’Nit’hazek BE STRONG, BE STRONG, AND MAY WE BE STRENGTHENED Bob Kahn & David Pinsky KI BROTHERHOOD76 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
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2017 Spring Celebration Weekend CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CENTURY CLUB MEMBERS. MAY KI CONTINUE TO PROSPER AND GROW WITH HELP AND GUIDANCE OF THE CONGREGANTS AND CLERGY OF THIS GREATSYNAGOGUE. MANY THANKS TO DENISE SOLOFF AND ROBERT ROSEMAN FOR CO-CHAIRING THE SPRING CELEBRATION WEEKEND. Michael and Michele Yarnoff78 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017CONGRATULATIONS TO HAPPY KI ON 170 YEARS 170TH BIRTHDAY K.I. WE WISH YOU MANY OF DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY MORE. Marc & Andy Peter, Luz, and Brookman Mario Myers1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 79
2017 Spring Celebration Weekend WE ARE PROUD TO BE CELEBRATING MEMBERS OF THE 6 GENERATIONS AT KI AND GOING CENTURY CLUB AND WISH KI MANY MORE STRONG! SUCCESSFUL YEARS OFGROWTH AND SUPPORT. Kay Krauskopf Brylawski, The Barbell Family, Joan Brylawski Paaske, Lynn, Alan, Robyn and ElliotS tephanie Paaske Holcombe, Margot Paaske CONGRATS ON 170! “WHO OVERCOMES HIS TROUBLES IN A HUNDRED YEARS WILL Lois & Emil Cohn LIVE LONG.”Phyllis & Rabbi Earl S. S tarr ~ YIDDISH PROVERB ~ TO LIFE, TO LONGEVITY, TO Joseph K. Cohn Judy Cohn ANOTHER ‘HUNDRED’ YEARS OF Andy Cohn FAMILY TIES TO KI WITH GRATITUDE, Janice Schwartz-Donahue & Joseph Donahue80 • REFORM CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL
May 4th - 7th, 2017 ALSO HONORING OUR Honorees Marlene Bookbinder Renate Elgart Rochelle Goldin Rhoda Hershman Art & Elaine Magilner Ruth K. & Leonyyard Schoenberg The Schweriner Family Dr. Philip & Ruth Spergel Merle & Barry Wolf1 70 TH B I RT H DAY h o n o r i n g T H E K I “C E N TU RY C LU B ” • 8 1
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