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KI Information President’s Conducting Our Well-Tuned Leadership Message Growing up in a musical household in 'RQQD .HOOHU, Secretary, is the editor of Shalom Evonne J. Kruger, Indiana, I clearly remember discussions of KI, active on our Communications Task Force, President orchestras as my father was a public school band and graciously opened her home to patrons director. Of course the Chicago Symphony during the Spring Celebration. Our Main under Fritz Reiner was unparalleled, particularly .DUHQ /DQJVIHOG, Assistant Secretary, works Sanctuary is looped since I played French horn. I remember on special social events, including the Spring for those who have one discussion comparing the New York Celebration weekend and our Rabbi’s Circle T Coil-Enabled Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra. I programs. Hearing aids was told that the New York Philharmonic was $PRQJ RXU 'LUHFWRUVor cochlear implant processors. composed of great musicians, but they tended 6WDQ 6LQJHU chairs our Investments Committee,Additionally, the FM system is WR ÀJKW HDFK RWKHU IRU SURPLQHQFH DQG GLG QRW which is responsible for our investment policiesalso available. always play well in the orchestra sand box unless and strategies, and monitoring performance and there was a strong conductor such as Bernstein balances. KI On The Radio on the podium. Then there was the Philadelphia /LVH 6FKZDUW] chairs our Religious Practices Orchestra, a marvel of extraordinary musicians Committee which spearheaded the successful WWDB 860 AM ZKR SOD\HG WRJHWKHU IRU WKH EHQHÀW RI WKH adoption of the new High Holy Day prayer Shabbat RYHUDOO VRXQG :HOO DIWHU P\ ÀUVW \HDU DV book, Mishkan Hanefesh. Morning Service 3UHVLGHQW RI ., , FDQ FRQÀGHQWO\ WHOO \RX WKDW 0DUN 3LWNRZ works tirelessly on PR at 10:00 a.m. I lead the Philadelphia Orchestra of synagogue communications and signage, edited our Includes a broadcast of leadership. We have wonderful trustees and PDJQLÀFHQW 6SULQJ &HOHEUDWLRQ %RRN DQG LV Friday Night’s Sermon. volunteers who are dedicated to KI, who have active on the Communications Task Force. Radio broadcasts are found their strengths and passions, listen to and 6XH )ULHG Co-chair of the HaMotzi Dinner sponsored by the work well with each other, and who have made 3URMHFW ZLWK 7UXVWHH 3DXOHWWH 6WHUPDQ Tyson Radio Fund. the past year, our 170th, a year of celebration and Soroko and is our representative to the Old accomplishment. York Kehillah. Sue with her husband Gary,2 SEPTEMBER 2017 coordinates the Silent Auction, which is so Who are these individuals who give of their critical to the success of our Spring Celebrations. WLPH DQG WDOHQWV DQG ÀOO RXW RXU RUFKHVWUD RI $UOHQH +ROW] is a regular and frequent facilitator leaders? of the Shabbat morning Torah study, is a 2XU RIÀFHUV LQFOXGH minyanaire who leads Shabbat morning services, -DQLFH 6FKZDUW]'RQDKXH, First Vice and as a Director has helped to guide our President, is the chair of the Social Justice deliberations. Policy Task Force. She leads the Task Force’s /\QRUH (LVPDQ leads Sisterhood who are policy development work and educational devoted to KI through the Mitzvah Garden, programming. She is always available to consult &RQÀUPDWLRQ JUDPV ZRPHQ·V 6HGHU SURJUDP with me, and represent KI when needed. interfaith and other educational programs, the -LP 5RVHQWKDO Vice President and 5RE gift shop, and more. 6DOW]EXUJ Treasurer, spend countless hours 'DYLG 3LQVN\ chairs Brotherhood, is a monitoring, advising and reporting on our minyanaire on Shabbat mornings, closes the ÀQDQFHV ark at the conclusion of every Shabbat evening 'HQLVH 6RORII Vice President and 5REHUW service and is always present to serve wherever 5RVHPDQ, Associate Treasurer, chaired the we need him. spring fundraiser for two years, enormous work I asked $QGUHZ )ODPH, a Past President, to in building and managing their team. With serve as my mentor, and to serve as board WKHLU KHOS ZH DUH FORVH WR HQGLQJ WKH ÀVFDO \HDU historian and parliamentarian. He has helped the ZLWKRXW D GHÀFLW %RDUGV ÀQG WKH EHVW ZD\ WR SURFHHG RQ VHYHUDO $QGUHZ $OWPDQ, Associate Treasurer, and complicated issues and has helped us understand $UQROG 0HVKNRY, Immediate Past President, are the broader historical context of our discussions. FKDLULQJ RXU ÀUVW PDMRU IXQGUDLVLQJ LQLWLDWLYH LQ over nine years. (Cont’d on page 13)

From the BimahWhat Keeps Us Strong! and experience. Strength comes from Rabbi’s one’s family and friends. For many Message The Hebrew word for “Be Strong” is Hazak. OnPDQ\ RFFDVLRQV LQ OLIH ZH ÀQG RXUVHOYHV HQFRXUDJLQJ of us, we are stronger when in aloved ones and friends to “be strong.” Similarly, all of usalso face moments in which we need to self-address and community. It’s particularly hard to besay to ourselves “Be Strong!” Everybody, at one time oranother, needs to be strong. a strong person alone. Strength, as we know, can be both physical and Personal strength can also beemotional. A bridge has to be strong enough for heavytrucks to travel on it. An athlete needs to be both derived from membership in aphysically and emotionally strong. To win a wrestlingmatch, a wrestler needs strength, skill, and courage. To synagogue, one of the few placesmove from one community to another and then go toa new school without any old friends requires a young which draws together all our sources ofstudent “to be strong.” “Be strong,” all of us say at onetime or another and, hopefully, our encouragement is strength - self, training, family, friends,enough. and community – and then adds the Strength means many things. It can mean physicalstrength, resoluteness, focus and perseverance. Strength power of tradition and the experience Rabbi Lance J.can also mean courage, that is, strength from “the heart” of the sacred. For some of us, sacred Sussman, Ph.D.(Fr, coeur) or will. The opposite of physical strength strength is rooted directly in God.is weakness. The opposite of courage is recklessness.The courageous experience fear. The reckless, however, For others, belief that there is self-are not courageous, they are irresponsible. When weencourage someone to be strong, we are saying to them generated truth as in the existence ofto overcome weakness and fear, not to be reckless,foolish, or inert. ORYH MXVWLFH DQG PHUF\ JLYHV XV D VHQVH What makes us a strong person with respect to of grounding and strength.character? Strength can come from one’s nature, training, During the course of the High Holy Days, I will be exploring the theme of “What Makes Us Strong!” I will discuss inner strength, strength from faith, strength from social solidarity, and strength from Jewish unity. Hopefully, each of us will derive strength from being together and renewing ourselves for the year ahead. Hazak, Hazak v’Nit-HaZeik! Be Strong! Be Strong! And let us strengthen one another! May 5778 be a happy, healthy year for you and your family! Unforgetting: Rabbi Sussman’s 2017 Fall Forums: Oyfn Pripetshik Babi Yar & Holocaust Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D. with Joan Myerson Shrager, M.Ed. Memorialization in Contemporary Ukraine Creating Jewish East Europe Friday, October 27, 8:00 p.m. (Post-service Presentation)Friday, September 22, 8:00 p.m. Beginning in the 14th century, German Jews migrate to the Kingdom of Poland and lay the foundation of one of the largest and strongest Jewish communities in (Post-service Presentation) history. By the end of the 18th century, Poland begins to disappear from the map Guest Speaker Benjamin Cohen, of Europe and distinctive Jewish communities emerge in Russia, the Austro-Program Associate and Policy Analyst Hungarian Empire, and the eastern provinces of Germany. In this talk we will lookat the National Coalition Supporting at the changing structure of the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe and how Eurasian Jewry in Washington, D.C. they practiced Judaism. Save the dates: Politics in the Pale™HjcYVn!CdkZbWZg*!&%/%%V#b# World of Yiddish Literature™HjcYVn!CdkZbWZg&.!&%/%%V#b#SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 3

From the Bimah Kehillah CORE VALUECantor’s Your KI Community: Here, You Are HomeMessage I love living in Elkins Park. I see the love that we felt.” With the help of our wonderful members of our KI family everywhere Caring Community Co-Chairs, Susan Zaslow and Elaine I go. My daughter, Kira, and I often Glass, and all of you, I am able to say: “We are here- this play a little game at the grocery store: pack of us moving beside you and all of us, whether we whoever sees three people they know recognize it or not. In times of need, sometimes we do ÀUVW ZLQV 5HFHQWO\ VKH ZRQ VHHLQJ have the opportunity to acknowledge the love that sur- Norda, one of our KI preschool teach- rounds us, even when it isn’t always family members.” ers. As your cantor, I take great honor in being there for Upon seeing Norda, they embrace families when they are losing a loved one. Sometimes, and proceed to pick out mangos to- I’m there as the soul moves on towards God’s light. This gether. While Norda has already taught year, I held the hand of Lenny Levitan and sang Yiddish RXU JLUOV WKHLU ÀUVW QRXQV KRZ WR VKDUH PXVLF WR KLP LQ VRPH RI KLV ÀQDO KRXUV +H SHUNHG DCantor with their friends, and how to get out smile and the Levitan and Dickstein family all held handsAmy E. Levy of diapers, teaching Kira how to pick together as we surrounded him in love. This year, I also out a good mango seemed very natural. had the honor of blessing Lenny’s granddaughter, Jessie, Norda came to KI from Jamaica. DW FRQÀUPDWLRQ $QG WKLV VXPPHU DW &DPS +DUODP LW She started working in the preschool was Lenny’s grandson, Jake, who was holding my daugh- the same year that our daughter Aria ter Aria’s hand on one of the days she needed it most.started in the baby room. At that time, Norda hadn’t gone to In that moment, I experienced the circle of love thiscollege or graduate school; she was looking for opportunities, and community holds, and that community is the vessel tolanded here, in our KI community. experience the spirit of those who came before us.Fast forward: through a program that KI participates in, Key- While the eye can’t always see what’s happening hereVWRQH 6WDUV 1RUGD ZDV HQFRXUDJHG DQG ÀQDQFLDOO\ VXSSRUWHG WR in this community, I ask you to open your hearts andgo to college and graduate school while teaching at KI. She’s now know that at every stop, someone who has been blessedbeen at KI for nine years and has obtained her Bachelor’s and in this home will be a blessing in your hearts. Ross, Aria,Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Kira and I are extremely grateful for this Kehillah, Kedo-1RUGD QRZ KDV PDQ\ MRE RSSRUWXQLWLHV EXW KDV FKRVHQ WR sha, holy community called KI, our home.stay at KI because, as she says: “I would describe KI as my home, 6KDQD 7RYD 0D\ \RXU 1HZ <HDU EH ÀOOHG ZLWK WKHmy family, and the place that gave me a chance to succeed. KI has sweetness of our community!KHOSHG WKURXJKRXW P\ VSLULWXDO MRXUQH\ EHFDXVH GXULQJ WKH WRXJKtimes, the love and support I received, it tells me God is real.”Norda isn’t Jewish, but she could be, with all of her Jewishknowledge and her love for “passing” it on to our children. Weare so thankful to Norda for all she’s taught and given of herheart to our children.It wasn’t by chance that Norda ended up staying at KI, there issomething here that calls her home. And there’s something herethat calls all of us home.As many of you know, I grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, a verysmall Jewish community. We had a kosher butcher, a small koshersection in the supermarket, a lot of related families, and alwayssaw everyone we knew - wait, this is sounding a lot like ElkinsPark! I’ve come home again.It’s important to recall the places we’ve been, because they alltell a story, but what’s more important is the “pack” that we travelwith. No matter where we are, where we travel, we are home inthis community. It is a reminder that our KI community is homeLQ RXU KHDUWV QR PDWWHU ZKHUH WKH MRXUQH\ WDNHV XVOur Caring Community recently extended a meal train to a Norda, with hermom who underwent unexpected surgery. She was so apprecia- preschoolers andtive, and not a person who would typically ask for help. She said: Jake Dickstein“KI’s Caring Community helped our family through a stressfuland scary time. We are so grateful for the support that we got and with Aria.4 SEPTEMBER 2017

WorshipHigh Holy Days Trees for Israel Selichot is observed before Rosh Hashanah. The word selichot means prayers of forgiveness. If you wish toIt refers to the solemn penitential prayers recited by Jews prior to the High Holy Days. We purchase a tree, inUHFLWH VHOLFKRW RQ WKH 6DWXUGD\ QLJKW MXVW SULRU WR 5RVK +DVKDQDK LQ SUHSDUDWLRQ IRU WKH GD\V RI memory or honor ofUHÁHFWLRQ DQG VHOIH[DPLQDWLRQ a loved one, in the KI Forest in Israel, please 5RVK +DVKDQDK (literally,“Head of the Year”) is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It contact the KI Office,marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance, culminating in 215-887-8700.We willthe fast day of Yom Kippur. These 10 days are referred to as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe, or be happy to mail athe High Holy Days. beautiful tree certificate for you. Rosh Hashanah is a deeply religious occasion. The customs and symbols of Rosh Hashanah The cost is $18,UHÁHFW WKH KROLGD\·V GXDO HPSKDVLV RQ KXPLOLW\ DQG VHOI UHÁHFWLRQ 6SHFLDO FXVWRPV REVHUYHG RQ checks are payableRosh Hashanah include: the sounding of the Shofar, using round challah, eating apples and honey to: KI Forest,for a sweet new year. 8339 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027. <RP .LSSXU or “Day of Atonement” is the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer andrepentance. It is considered to be the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. In three separate passages inthe Torah, the Jewish people are told “the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement.It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial.” (Leviticus 23:27). The YomKippur fast also enables us to put aside our physical desires and to concentrate on our spiritualneeds through prayer, repentance, and self-improvement. It is customary in the days before YomKippur for Jews to seek out family members or friends whom they have wronged and personallyask for their forgiveness. For more information on the High Holy Days visit the Meyers Library orFRQVXOW ZZZXUMRUJSeptember Worship ScheduleFriday, Sept. 1 Saturday, Sept. 9 10:30 a.m.Shabbat Friday, Sept. 22 Friday, Sept. 29Shabbat Ki Tetze ~ 9:00 a.m.Torah Study Morning Service Shabbat Shuvah – Shabbat Yom KippurDeuteronomy 21:10 10:30 a.m.Shabbat 7:30 p.m.Dress the Torah Deuteronomy 32:1 6:00 p.m.Kol Nidre for8:00 p.m.Shabbat Morning Service Scrolls, followed by 8:00 p.m.Shabbat the SoulEvening Service 5:30 p.m.Havdalah Reception, Program & Evening Service 8:00 p.m.Kol Nidre Service - Bat Mitzvah of Selichot Service w/special guest ServiceSaturday, Sept. 2 Lea Brooke Wardle speaker Benjamin9:00 a.m.Torah Study Wednesday, Sept. 20 Cohen “Unforgetting: Saturday, Sept. 3010:30 a.m.Shabbat Friday, Sept. 15 8:00 p.m.Erev Rosh Babi Yar & Holocaust 9:00 a.m.YK Tot ServiceMorning Service Shabbat Nitzavim- Hashanah Service Memorialization in 10:00 a.m.YK Morningw/LJS Special Sermon Vayelech – Contemporary Ukraine” Service Deuteronomy 29:9 Thursday, Sept. 21 10:30 a.m.YK TeenFriday, Sept. 8 5:30 p.m.Apple & 9:00 a.m.RH Tot Service Saturday, Sept. 23 ServiceShabbat Ki Tavo – Honey Tasting 10:00 a.m.RH Morning 9:00 a.m.Torah Study 12:30 p.m.StudyDeuteronomy 26:1 6:00 p.m.Family Shabbat Service 10:30 a.m.Shabbat Session6:00 p.m.Tot Shabbat Service 10:30 a.m.RH Teen Morning Service with 2:00 p.m.YK Family8:00 p.m.Shabbat 7:00 p.m.Dinner Service guest speaker Cathryn ServiceEvening Service 7:30 p.m.Make Your 3:00 p.m.RH Family Miller-Wilson, Ex.Dir. 3:30 p.m.YK Afternoonw/LJS Special Sermon Own Honey Jar Service HIAS PA & Memorial Service 4:30 p.m.Tashlich Service 2:00 Rydal Park Shabbat 5:10 p.m.YK Neilah Saturday, Sept. 16 – Wall Park Service 9:00 a.m.Torah StudySUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 5

Youth and Education Limmud CORE VALUEJQuest It’s All About the Teachers and Jewish Role ModelsB’Yachad As we prepare for another amazing year children. If not, the entire town is responsibleRabbi StacyEskovitz Rigler, DW ., , ZDQW WR WDNH D PRPHQW WR UHÁHFW for getting the children to another town forDirector of on the amazing teachers, youth engagement education. We know that education is at theReligious coordinator, and teen leaders that make our foundation of Judaism, central to our coreEducation programs run. At KI we have been blessed with prayer V’ahavta, and to our core celebration of caring and committed individuals who remain Passover. The synagogue invests in education with our synagogue and in our educational and for that, and for all of your support, we system year after year. We are so lucky to have are grateful. The investment is not only in our them. The continuity and dedication of our staff children, it is also in our teens and our teachers. is truly what makes our synagogue education As we begin the New Year, let’s take a moment program and youth engagement efforts work. to acknowledge those amazing individuals for Without their commitment year after year we all of their hard work, their love, and their could never form the warm, engaging, and dedication. connected community that we have. In the Talmud, the rabbis teach that as soon as a town is set up, a school must be set up forMy KIFTY/NFTY Experience I would wholeheartedly suggest to any 9th- KEEP KI KIDS 11th graders to give KIFTY as well as NFTY a CONNECTEDBy Lindsay Fullerton try. Both of these programs are truly amazing Parents: please and will teach you life-long lessons at every register your , MRLQHG .,)7< ERDUG DV &93 event. You will make many friends and have lots college-bound kids(Communications Vice President) when I was of fun. It is a great way to get to know people at our Collegein 10th grade. I was excited yet nervous to in your TYG and in the Pennsylvania region. Do Connection linkEHJLQ WKLV QHZ MRXUQH\ LQWR ÀQGLQJ P\ -HZLVK not be afraid to be yourself and get out into the below!identity. The KIFTY youth group at KI enables world to try new things, especially in your Jewishyou to meet other people at the synagogue and community. It changed my life and I know it will kenesethtake part in events that help create so many change yours too. israel.org/fun memories. KIFTY also allows you to gain college-leadership experience, which helps you prepare connectionfor college. I have served on the KIFTY Boardfor the past three years and I was CVP again thispast year. Any position on the Board can changeyour life and I urge you to get involved. KIFTY is connected to a larger youthgroup of Jewish teens called NFTY- PAR. MyÀUVW 1)7<3$5 HYHQW ZDV )DOO .DOODK DQG ,absolutely loved it. Everyone was so friendly andwelcoming to me and I was thankful that I neverfelt alone. I was quickly hooked into NFTY-PARand all of its members. Over the course of thepast three years, I have attended multiple NFTYevents and have had the time of my life. I loveNFTY-PAR so much and always try to look formore ways to get involved. I did that this year byvolunteering as senior wills chair, participatingin the group leading committee, and big/littlecommittee.6 SEPTEMBER 2017

Youth and EducationPreschool Ready for a New Year! an increase of two. All the classes will have new Preschool QDPHV LQFOXGLQJ 1HZ +RUL]RQV 3DWKÀQGHUV News This year’s KI summer program was a huge Nifty Navigators, and Stepping Stones to namesuccess. With 80+ students we were busy every MXVW D IHZ :H DOVR KDYH VHYHUDO JUHDW QHZ Liz Z. Sussman,GD\ 6HYHUDO RI RXU RZQ ., WHHQDJHUV MRLQHG RXU teachers who will bring a wealth of experience M.Ed. Director ofsummer staff. We had bubble machines and lots WR RXU WHDP 3OHDVH MRLQ PH LQ ZHOFRPLQJ 0ROO\ Early Childhoodof water activities and play. The program was Ronit, Sue, Amanda, and Rebecca to our faculty. EducationURXQGHG RXW ZLWK QXPHURXV DUW SURMHFWV 1DWXUHJack and Israeli dance. A special highlight was In the year ahead, we will continue withShabbat outside in the Playscape every week. all our Specials including Amazing Athletes,7KH NLGV DOVR HQMR\HG VSHFLDO WKHPHV VXFK DV Hebrew, Drama, Nature Jack, Israeli Dance,Beach Week, Water Week, Animal Week, Fitness and Music, as well as all our regular classroom& Fun Week, Wacky Week, Super Hero Week, activities. Of course, we will make sure theand ‘Carnival and Clowns.’ For sure, everyone children are ready for all the Fall holidays. So,had a great time! if you want to learn the sounds of the Shofar and how to build a Sukkah, make sure you visit At the end of camp, we had a week of Preschool as we kickoff a new season. It’s goingprofessional training for our teachers and staff to be great!who also worked on their classrooms for the newseason. Opening enrollment is well over 100. Wishing a very happy and healthy 5778 to all!We have several new classes, including mixedage classes. Together, we will have 10 classes,SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 7

In Our Community Kehillah CORE VALUEMembership My First Year on the Job KI’s strength of community is also evident at our events. When I wrote about a PassoverJaimie Abt Honestly, when I started working as KI’s Exchange, we had more people offering a seatShmelzer, Membership Engagement Director, I didn’t at their table than we had people who needed it.Membership know what to expect. I also didn’t know that At events attracting people of all ages, membersEngagement I would learn so much about the place where FRQQHFWHG DQG \RX FRXOG VHH WKH MR\ LQ WKHLUDirector I have been a member since I was born. So faces. New programs this year enhanced our many people come here for so many reasons, sense of community, including intergenerational DQG WKH\ DOO IHHO IXOÀOOHG ZKHQ WKH\ OHDYH 0DQ\ events where children and seniors spent time have shared their stories and their love for KI together, and also events encouraging families to with me. Now, I will share with you what I have get to know each other better. H[SHULHQFHG GXULQJ P\ ÀUVW \HDU ZRUNLQJ KHUH When I ask prospective members why they In an email that our member and my are interested in KI, many of them say they new friend, Joan Myerson Shrager, wrote to are drawn here because of Rabbi Sussman or the organizers of the HaMotzi dinners after Cantor Levy. KI is a place where our clergy attending one, she asked, “What is this thing are warm and accessible, where people feel called KI?” She went on to describe the many welcome, and are comfortable praying. Many people who helped with the dinner and the VD\ WKDW WKH\ HQMR\ 5DEEL 6XVVPDQ·V OHFWXUHV DQG different ways in which they helped. She said special sermons. Some love our music program that is what KI is all about. Joan often meets KI and come to hear Cantor Levy sing with the members who tell her that their mother knew FKRLU 2WKHUV MRLQ IRU RXU HGXFDWLRQDO SURJUDPV her mother, or that they knew her mother; she including our wonderful adult ed program. was their teacher. These encounters make Joan Some younger families come because they hear feel that KI is all about connections to your amazing things about JQuest B’Yachad. I have community. Helping others and building community VHHQ SULRU PHPEHUV UHMRLQ ., WKLV \HDU EHFDXVH are hallmarks of KI. Countless times, I have they miss something only KI can offer. seen our Caring Community chairs set up meal trains or organize rides for members in need. I have had the opportunity to meet many Our members tutor at the Lowell School or of our wonderful members this year and I’ve contribute school supplies, uniforms, and gifts learned this: our members care so much about to Lowell. The Women of KI grow and donate KI. I look forward to getting to know more of food from our Mitzvah Garden. The list goes on you in the coming years, and to helping to make and on. While I knew most of these volunteer KI even better for everyone. opportunities existed, I did not know that so many of our members volunteered regularly at 3OHDVH UHPHPEHU P\ MRE LV WR PDNH DOO ., KI -- a sure sign of a strong community. members engaged and happy. If you have any LGHDV RU MXVW ZDQW WR WDON , DP KHUH IRU \RX Meyers Library Ellen Tilman greets Peter Myers at the Keneseth Israel 170th Anniversary celebration. Far Right: Ellen Tilman accepts the Advanced Accreditation Renewal certificate at the Association of Jewish Libraries Conference in June.8 SEPTEMBER 2017

In Our Community KI’s Social Justice Policy Task Force plans educationalKI Affirms Support for HIAS; PA Executive Director programmingto Speak at KI September 23rd around policyBy Janice Schwartz-Donahue issues relevant to today’s changing political climate.., KDV MRLQHG D QHWZRUN RI RYHU  for immigrants and their families Policy statementsJewish congregations and communities from any ethnic, cultural, or religious are written tofrom around the country, by signing background. reflect those issuedonto HIAS’ Welcome Campaign as an Shabbat Services on Saturday by the Union forDIÀUPDWLYH VWDWHPHQW LQ VXSSRUW RI morning, September 23, 2017 at Reform Judaism.welcoming refugees to the United States, 10:30 a.m. will feature a discussion by Hebrew Immigrant We understand thatand a commitment to engage in refugee Cathryn Miller-Wilson, the Executive Aid Society there are differingissues in at least one meaningful way, Director of HIAS Pennsylvania. www.hias.org political ideologiese.g., through education, advocacy, or Miller-Wilson will talk about HIASvolunteering. and discuss how we can help as a at KI; since ourFrom the pogroms of Eastern congregational community with the Religious Action desire is to educateEurope and the unspeakable events resettlement of refugees in our area. Center our congregation,of the Holocaust to the collapse of 3OHDVH 5693 WR 6RFLDOMXVWLFH# www.rac.org we offer thethe Iron Curtain, HIAS Pennsylvania kenesethisrael.org as a light lunch will links (at left) to(Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) was be served. Ms. Miller-Wilson will be Union for Reform organizations tothere to help resettle and integrate Jews MRLQLQJ XV IRU OXQFK DQG ZLOO EH KDSS\ Judaism which KI belongs.into the United States. Today, HIAS to answer questions about this very www.urj.org We encourage youPennsylvania continues to work to create important organization.a welcoming and secure environment to read through Women of Reform these websites to Judaism review theWhy Rabbi? www.wrj.org latest news.By Rabbi Lance J. Sussman, Ph.D.:K\ GR ZH VWDQG IRU FHUWDLQ SUD\HUV DQG VLW IRU RWKHUV\" The relationship of the Shema and 7HÀOODK in Reform The “ups and downs” of Jewish prayer are complex. worship is particularly interesting and complicated. 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Now that we are standingtraditional Judaism, standing is the basic position for Jewish DJDLQ IRU WKH ÀUVW WKUHH SDUDJUDSKV RI 7HÀOODK and adding otherprayer. body movements, it is unclear when we could/should sit! I have even been in communities where it is the custom of the -HZLVK VHUYLFHV JHQHUDOO\ KDYH ÀYH SDUWV ,QWURGXFWLRQ service leader to give the congregation the option of sitting orShema, 7HÀOODK, message or Torah and Closing Prayers (Aleinu standing during the 6KHPD 7HÀOODK and Kaddish.and Kaddish). Traditionally, the entire third section (7HÀOODKor Prayer) is also known as the Amidah or Standing Prayer. In the end, the question of when to stand and when toHowever, in traditional Judaism standing alone is not enough. sit is largely a local issue in contemporary American ReformThere is also “taking steps forward and backward,” “calf Judaism. Hopefully, whether we are up or down serviceslifts,” “turning side to side,” “bending from the knee and will lift up our spirits and our hearts. Meanwhile, please risewaist,” and “moving front to back” or shuckling. It is fair to for the Shema, sit for V’ahavta but don’t get too comfortablesay that a traditional Jewish service is a “spiritual workout.” because we are back up again for 7HÀOODK Then again, when IPerhaps, it is probably correct to maintain that in traditional lead services at Rydal Park (retirement home) I was told thatservices Jews “stand” in order to bow! Today, some of these their congregation “stands for nothing” except for uniting inbody movements are being restored in Reform services, as ZRUVKLS DQG VSLULW DQG WKDW·V MXVW ÀQH ZLWK PHideas of what constitutes good decorum changes and the roleof “body” in worship evolves.SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 9

Lifelong LearningMeyers Library Update age grandchildren. This program will last one Library KRXU DQG LQFOXGH D VWRU\ FUDIW SURMHFW DQG Programs AtBy Ellen Tilman refreshments. Please let me know if you prefer a A Glance Sunday morning or a pre-bedtime story hour.9DFDWLRQLQJ %RRNV &KLOGUHQ·V %RRN 'RQDWLRQV 1HHGHG Adult Book (YHU\ VXPPHU ZH HQMR\ YDFDWLRQV 0DQ\ Discussion Group: The Meyers Library is looking for donations The Orphan’s Talebooks from the library also take a vacation and of Jewish Preschool books. These will be used Tuesday, Oct. 3,some never return! Please be on the lookout in the coming year for special programs in the 12:30 p.m.for books that may have taken up residence on “Arts Alive; Words Alive Gallery.” PJ libraryyour shelves. A book that has not been returned titles that you no longer use are perfect for this Jewish Film Series:FDQQRW EH HQMR\HG E\ DQRWKHU OLEUDU\ XVHU SURMHFW :H SDUWLFXODUO\ ZDQW FRSLHV RI Chicken Arranged$GXOW %RRN 'LVFXVVLRQ *URXS Man; Something From Nothing and It Could Always Tuesday, Be Worse. Oct. 17, 1:00 p.m. The Meyers Library hosts a very popular &RIIHH LQ WKH /LEUDU\ & Tuesday,Adult Book Discussion Group, a moderated Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m.book discussion, not a book review. The only Coffee Angels contribute $25 each to sponsorUHTXLUHPHQW WR MRLQ LV WKDW \RX KDYH UHDG WKH FREE coffee for one month for KI librarybook. Participants share their insights, reactions, patrons. If you would like to become a Coffeeand comments with other readers. On 7XHVGD\ Angel and enable us to continue to provide2FWREHU  DW  SP we will discuss the New FREE coffee, please contact Ellen in the library.York Times best seller, The Orphan’s Tale E\ 3DP $XWRPDWLRQ 8SGDWH-HQRII ,W LV WKH VWRU\ RI WZR ZRPHQ ZKR ÀQGsafety and friendship as part of a traveling circus :H DUH LQ WKH ÀQDO VWDJHV RI LPSOHPHQWLQJin World War II Germany. Bring a bag lunch. our automation system. We can now scanCoffee and dessert will be provided. Discussion barcodes to assign titles to borrowers. If youbegins at 1:00 p.m. wish to borrow a book when the library is not staffed, please leave a signed circulation card Future Adult Book Discussions: November on the library desk. We have entered more than -DQXDU\  0DUFK  DQG $SULO  $OO ERRN 12,000 books into the database. The next task isselections are available in the Meyers Library and to upload the Meyers Library Catalog onto theon the library Kindles. KI website. This will permit you to see what is-HZLVK )LOP 6HULHV available in the library and to reserve and borrow books from your home computer. The Meyers Library continues to sponsor /LEUDU\ 9ROXQWHHUVa Jewish Film series. In order to best meet theneeds of participants, we have both an evening The Meyers Library is a wonderful resource,DQG DIWHUQRRQ VFUHHQLQJ RI HDFK ÀOP )LOPV DUH with a huge selection of books for your readingIUHH IRU ., PHPEHUV DQG RQO\  SHU ÀOP IRU and research, a comfortable environment, andnon-members. good coffee! Join the friendly volunteers who keep our library up to date! On 7XHVGD\ 2FWREHU  SURPSWO\ DW  /LEUDU\ +RXUVSP we will see Arranged. The evening viewingis 7XHVGD\ 2FWREHU  DW  SP This is The library is open on Tuesday andthe warm and touching story of two young Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is openwomen who teach at the same public school on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. duringin Brooklyn. One is an observant Muslim, the WKH DFDGHPLF \HDU :H VWD\ RSHQ XQWLO  SPother an observant Jew. Both families want to on Tuesday whenever JQuest B’Yachad is inarrange marriages for their daughters. session. We are also open on Sunday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon when there is a Future Film series dates are: Tuesdays, program in the building. Book carts with theDecember 5, February 5, March 20, and May 8 ODWHVW LQ FRQWHPSRUDU\ ÀFWLRQ DUH EURXJKW WRDW  SP :HGQHVGD\ 'HFHPEHU  7XHVGD\V the Oneg Shabbat on Friday evening. All booksFebruary 13, March 13, and May 15 at 7:00 p.m. may be borrowed for two weeks at no charge. To*UDQGSDUHQW DQG 0H 6SHFLDO 6WRU\ +RXU reserve a book, please call 215-887-8700 x122 or email: OLEUDU\#NHQHVHWKLVUDHORUJ. This year the library will introduce a storyhour for grandparents and their preschool10 SEPTEMBER 2017

Lifelong Learning Israel CommitteeNew TJM Exhibitions in the New Year Kibbutz Lotan in the NegevBy Rita Rosen Poley By Sallie Olson Kibbutz Lotan is a dynamic Reform kibbutz Three exhibitions mark the beginning of the Jewish year, 5778, at the Temple Judea Museum. In the Altman Family Gallery is “As located in the Aravah Valley in the Negev You Teach, You Learn,” featuring The Stained Glass Project (SGP): desert. The Kibbutz is an Eco-Jewish collective Windows That Open Doors, a nationally recognized, award-winning community based on a creative approach to egalitarian Judaism and a deep commitment to after school art program now environmental protection. beginning its 12th year. Kibbutz Lotan is a member of the Israel SGP impacts Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism underserved Philadelphia high and the Global Ecovillage Network. In 2015 its school students with creative population was 181. experiences through the medium of stained glass. It A group of young Reform Jews, including was founded by KI and TJM several American NFTY alumni, established the Artists’ Collaborative members, kibbutz in 1987. The community is committed glass artist Paula Mandel, and to living an environmentally-oriented, “eco-digital and ceramic artist Joan Myerson Shrager. Zionist” lifestyle, intertwined with Reform Students in the program learn their craft in a collaborative workshop Jewish values. Frommer’s Guide to Israel callssetting under the supervision of professional artists who volunteer their it a place that is “showing Israeli society how totime. These adult mentors, working closely with the students, help them gain recycle, live inventively, and create communitiesthe skills to design and fabricate unique and challenging works of glass art. WKDW DUH IXQ ÀOOHG ZLWK EHDXW\ DQG LQ KDUPRQ\7KH ÀQLVKHG SDQHOV RI ´$V <RX 7HDFK <RX /HDUQµ ZLOO HYHQWXDOO\ GHFRUDWH with nature and the land.” One of the corea school in Uganda, as all the glass art made by the student artists is donated values of Kibbutz Lotan, as stated in theto schools and institutions worldwide. Also on exhibition will be preparatory community’s vision statement, is living in a waysketches and photo documentation of the workshop in action. that nurtures the earth. “We are working to The three lobby showcases will display, Humanism, photographs from a create ways to live in harmony with our desertseries by Hannah Altman. These environment.”moving portraits kick off ourcelebration of Israel 70, which will The economy of the kibbutz is generated byend with a large-scale exhibition, JURZLQJ 0HGMRXO DQG 'HNHO 1RLU GDWHV GDLU\spring 2018. Hannah, an art student cows for milk, and goats for cheese production,at the time she created this series, members’ incomes from work throughout theexpressed her motivation: “Traveling region, and eco-tourism, including bird-watchingin Israel I realized that international and holistic health treatments and courses.media has made it the norm todehumanize - too easy to denounce The kibbutz’s Center for Creative EcologyArabs as terrorists or Israelis as is an environmental education, research andmilitaristic without fully understanding every facet of the issue. I believe that conservation institution. The Center offersphotography is essential in creating empathy and I hope that my images can DFDGHPLF SURJUDPV LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK WKHVHUYH DV DQ DJHQW IRU FKDQJH ,VUDHO LV ÀOOHG ZLWK EHDXWLIXO SHUVRQDOLWLHV DQG University of Massachusetts Amherst, andcomplex lives. Everyone has something beautiful; worthy of sharing beyond FHUWLÀFDWLRQ FRXUVHV LQ SHUPDFXOWXUH VXVWDLQDEOHthe stigma of ‘good’ or ‘evil.’ ” design and training. Facilities include an Finally, the Temple Judea Memorial Judaica showcase (to the right of interactive park for organic and urbanthe main lobby) will display Judaica for the synagogue from the permanent agriculture, natural building and solar energycollection. This follows our previous displays for the Jewish home. You will GHPRQVWUDWLRQV DV ZHOO DV WKH HQHUJ\HIÀFLHQWhave the opportunity to see the variety of precious metals and fabrics that EcoCampus, a neighborhood constructed fromenhance Torah scrolls and the Holy Ark in the tradition of Hiddur Mitzvah earth- plastered straw bales. The Jewish National7KH EHDXWLÀFDWLRQ RI ULWXDO rimmonim, keter torah, tas. yad, parochet and more. Fund has recognized the efforts of Kibbutz9LVLW WKH VKRZFDVH WR HQMR\ WKHLU EHDXW\ DQG WR OHDUQ RI WKHLU XVH Lotan, and has teamed with them in many of these environmental programs. To learn more about Kibbutz Lotan, visit www.kibbutzlotan.com.SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 11

Life Cycles Mazal Tov to the following congregants on their special simchas . . . BirthsMazal Tov to our BatMitzvah Student Jordyn Paige Messinger, daughter of Farra and Joshua Messinger, granddaughter of our members Berrie and Steven Fligelman My name is Lea Brooke Wardle, Gavin Maxwell DiGiulio, son of Marjorie and Nick DiGiulio, grandson of our my Bat Mitzvah members Ellen and Mark Grossman is September 9, 2017. I Aria Rose Kress, daughter of Michal Kogen Kress and Alex Kress, grandson of incorporated our members Laura and Marc Kress my love of animals into my Jordan Jacob Kripke, son of Stephanie Winheld and Joseph Kripke, grandson of0LW]YDK 3URMHFW E\ FROOHFWLQJ DOO our members Linda and Michael Winheldtypes of materials and supplies forthe “Home At Last Dog Shelter.” Judah Emmanuel Eisenman, son of our members Hillary and Sasha EisenmanThese supplies help the dogs andthe families that are kind enough to Jennifer Lisa Miller, daughter of Nishi and Jeffrey Miller, granddaughter of ourfoster them while they wait for their members Diane and Murray Miller, niece of our member Aimee Millerforever homes. I attend Sandy RunMiddle School in Upper Dublin. I Nora Viti Seidman, daughter of Sarah and Brian Seidman, granddaughter of ourORYH WR SOD\ ÀHOG KRFNH\ DQG KDQJ member Rudi Levinout with my friends. My parents areMissy and Vince Wardle. Ivy Janet Thomas, daughter of Susan Glachman and Jarod Thomas, granddaughter of our member Mindi GlachmanMEMBER IN THE NEWS We mark with sorrow the passing of . . .Short Film My Million DollarMom to Include Mi'Shebeirach Kalman Lifson, our member, husband of our member Marilyn Lifson,by Debbie Friedman brother-in-law of our member Rita Lifson, uncle of our member Kathy (Robert) Schlesinger KI member 5RVV 6FKULIWPDQ,screenwriter and producer of George M. Brantz, our member, husband of our member Joan Brantz, father ofWKH VKRUW ÀOP My Million Dollar our member Amy Brantz (Rick) BedrickMom, has secured the rights toLQFOXGH LQ KLV ÀOP Mi’Shebeirach, David Emanuel Marks, brother of our member Elaine (Mark) Pitkowa Jewish song/prayer of healingthat was written, sung and Rowena “Ronny” Flitter, grandmother of our member Matthew (Andrea) Flitterproduced by the late Jewishfolk singer Debbie Friedman. Sylvia Vigderman, mother of our member Anne (Eric) GreenbergThe prayer, included in Jewishworship services, asks God for Janice Stein Smith Bers, our member, cousin of our members Jane Schwartzhealing for those who are sick and Carey (Robert) Rosemanand strength for their caregivers.7KH ÀOP LV DERXW D PRWKHU Marlene Harrison, mother of our members Darren (Stacey) Harrisondiagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Danielle (Tony) D’Aguannoand her son who must decidebetween his life-long dream and Constance Pollack, our member, mother of our member Susan Pollackhis mom’s wishes to remain inher home under his care. Darwin Loigman, our member, husband of our member Sonia Loigman12 SEPTEMBER 2017 Florence Sokoloff, sister of our member Joseph (Selma) Blatt Deborah Cushner, sister-in-law of our member Miriam Levin Ruth Dodies, our member, wife of our member William Dodies, mother of our members David (Cathy) Dodies and Phyllis (Charles) Salinger

In Our Community Tikkun Olam CORE VALUEHaMotzi: Help a Neighbor, Help Yourself Our generous monthly merchant donors include:By Sue Fried & Paulette Sterman-Soroko, HaMotzi Chairs Daryl’s Pastries of Glenside This fall we will celebrate our second year of HaMotzi Fill a Bagel of Jenkintown & Oreland'LQQHUV $W RXU ÀUVW GLQQHU ZH KDG  JXHVWV DQG ZH Jules Thin Crust Pizza of Jenkintownnow average around 80 guests along with our amazing M. Levin and Companymultigenerational volunteers. This year, we are hopingWKDW QHZ LPPLJUDQWV LQ WKH 3KLODGHOSKLD DUHD ZLOO MRLQ XV of Philadelphiaalong with our friends from Montgomery County and the Panera of JenkintownLowell School community. Our most generous KI donors include: 0DUMRULH &XUWLV&RKHQ DQG 0DUF &RKHQ These dinners have created a warm, nurturing The Rosenthal Family and Paradigm Digital Color Graphicscommunity where people attend for the delicious food, as Lois and Stan Singerwell as the caring company. The dinners feed both body 3OHDVH FRQVLGHU WKH PDQ\ ZD\V \RX FRXOG KHOS ZLWK WKLVand soul. Some guests arrive early to help, others stay for PRVW ZRUWKZKLOH ., 6RFLDO $FWLRQ LQLWLDWLYHclean-up, and many are staying long after they have eaten 1. Volunteer at a dinner.to socialize. Not a dinner has gone by without guests 2. Bring non-perishables to KI.remarking how lovely the tables look, how fabulous the 3. Cook at home using our recipes.food is, and how welcoming KI members are. These 4. Donate books, crayons, and coloring books for ourdinners are about so much more than we could havehoped! :H WUXO\ EHOLHYH RXU YROXQWHHUV JHW DV PXFK young guests.LI QRW PRUH IURP WKH GLQQHUV DV RXU JXHVWV 5. Ask restaurants/businesses you frequent to donate to There would be no HaMotzi dinners without our HaMotzi.dedicated KI volunteers who cook, set up, serve, clean 6. Consider a donation from your business/organization.up, and make our guests feel welcome. The kitchen is 7. If having a Simcha or other event, consider donating theexpertly run by Lynore Eisman, Mindi Glachman, andDonna Ostroff and their dedicated team of Ed Feevish, remaining food to HaMotzi dinners.Diane Miller, and Lori Myers. We can always count on 8. Knit a scarf for our guests for this coming winter.Murray Miller to set the tables. Jack Myers runs our foodpantry with great care and organization. The KI HaMotzi &RQWDFW &DUROH 6ORWVN\ Dinner Committee is passionate and committed to 9. Donate to KI’s Sharing is Caring Fund.helping alleviate food insecurity. 10. Sponsor an entire dinner for $800. 2XU QH[W GLQQHU LV 6XQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU  DW  SP Please contact us with any questions and/or your interest in volunteering: Sue Fried Paulette Sterman-Soroko VLPFKD#JPDLOFRP VWHUPDQS#FRPFDVWQHW (Cont’d from page 2) WKLV \HDU·V FRQÀUPDQGV DQG PHPEHUV Jaimie Shmelzer and Brian Rissinger, I am amazed when I look at the listof Trustees at how active they have of the recently-formed Hazak Steering who keep us focused on our mission,been this year as committee chairs:Ellen Bildersee, Music Arts; Sonnie Committee. Our honorary trustees, past true to our core values, provide new andKatz, Israel Comm., Shabbat Oneg andSacred Music; Caryl Levin, Adult Ed; presidents, and elected trustees truly are exciting programs and ways of JewishlyNathaniel Mayer, King David HarpSociety; Karen Shain Scholss, Museum; the Wise Men and Women of KI: they viewing and acting in the world, and areElaine Glass and Susan Zaslow, CaringCommunity. Others serve as members monitor the pulse of our members and present for each and every member ofof committees, dedicated Museum andLibrary volunteers, involved parents of provide invaluable feedback and advice this great congregation. in addition to their hours of service. I humbly thank you all for your Of course our leadership would not support and commitment to KI and be complete without our professional look forward to serving with you in the staff under the inspiring leadership of upcoming year. Rabbi Sussman, with Cantor Levy, Rabbi Please check the KI website for Rigler, Hazzan Tilman, Liz Sussman, a complete listing of our dedicated leadership!SUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 13

September 2017 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday3 4 Labor Day 5 Keneseth Israel Phone Directory 1 2 PS & OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Administrative Office . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8700 NO PRESCHOOL 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Rabbinic Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8702 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning JQuest B’Yachad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-8704 Service Service w/LJS 6 7Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-1070 Special Sermon Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-885-2425 8 Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-887-2027 9 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215-884-4364 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner 9:00 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service w/LJS Service Special Sermon 5:30 p.m. Havdalah Service10 11 12 13 14 15 169:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad – 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 7:30 p.m. Religious Practices 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 5:30 p.m. Apple & Honey Tasting 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Opening Day 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar Comm. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors 18 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Family Shabbat 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning11:00 a.m. Women of KI Mtg. Service Service Board Mtg. 10:00 a.m. Adult Ed. 21 PS & OFFICES CLOSED 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Dress the Torah Scrolls,17 25 followed by 9:00 a.m. RH Tot Service 7:30 p.m. Make Your Own Reception,9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 10:00 a.m. RH Morning Service Honey Jar fProgram & 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. 10:30 a.m. RH Teen Service fSelichot Service24 3:00 p.m. RH Family Service 19 20 4:30 p.m. Tashlich Service – 22 239:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 12:00 p.m. PS & Offices closing Wall Park 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 9:00 a.m. Torah Study 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar Service w/ guest 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh speaker Benjamin Cohen 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Hashanah Service Service w/ guest speaker Cathryn Miller-Wilson 2:00 Rydal Park Shabbat 26 27 28 29 30 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 6:00 p.m. Kol Nidre for the Soul 9:00 a.m. YK Tot Service 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 8:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Service 10:00 a.m. YK Morning Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. YK Teen Service 12:30 p.m. Study Session 2:00 p.m. YK Family Service 3:30 p.m. YK Afternoon & Memorial Service 5:10 p.m. YK Neilah Service

October 2017 Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 79:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 12:30 p.m. Adult Book 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. Mtg. D[ÄXZhXadhZY™EHdeZc 8:00 p.m. Sukkot Evening 9:00 a.m. Torah Study10:00 a.m. Sukkah Build Discussion Group 10:30 a.m. Sukkot Service Service w/ LJS Special 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 5:00 p.m. Erev Sukkot Blessings Sermon 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad & Brown Bag Dinner Service 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Erev Sukkot Service 14 10 6:00 p.m. Sukkot Program with 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Del. Valley Univ. & 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Sukkot Craft for Kids 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Service8 9 11 12 13 2:00 Rydal Park Shabbat9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar D[ÄXZhXadhZY™EHdeZc 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service11:00 a.m. Women of KI Brunch 6:00 p.m. BYO Brown Bag Dinner followed by dinner2:00 p.m. Lilith Salon 6:30 p.m. Erev Simchat 10:30 a.m. Shemini Atzeret/3:00 p.m. Music Arts Event Yizkor Service & 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Torah Service Luncheon by RSVP only Service & Consecration of New Students followed by Ice Cream Oneg15 16 17 18 19 20 219:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 1:00 p.m. Jewish Film Series: 1:00 p.m. Israel Comm. – Movie 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 7:00 p.m. Sabbath for the Soul 9:00 a.m. Torah Study5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinner Arranged 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning 6:00 p.m. PS Back-to-School 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad Night Mtg. Service 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 6:00 p.m. Havdalah Service 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal22 23 24 25 26 27 289:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 6:00 p.m. KDHS Dinner 9:00 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Brotherhood Brunch 6:30 p.m. Brotherhood Mtg. 6:00 p.m. Quest Noar 2:00 p.m. Senior Moments 7:00 p.m. Jewish Film Series: 8:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening 10:30 a.m. Shabbat MorningHolocaust Congregational Program Service - LJS Fall Service Family Trip to DC Arranged 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Mtg. Forum #1 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal & Klezmer Shabbat29 30 31 KI at Your Fingertips9:15 a.m. JQuest B’Yachad 11:30 a.m. Adult Ed. 4:30 p.m. NO JQuest B’Yachad Remember to check e-KI or10:00 a.m. New Member Event 6:00 p.m. NO Quest Noar www.kenesethisrael.org for10:00 a.m. W of KI Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal the latest KI weekly news and events.

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.YAHRZEIT FUND James Cristol, Elise H. CristolDONOR IN MEMORY OF Barbara Cutler, Lewis BrandtLewis & Elaine Abel, Hirmon Abel Robert Cypres, Bertha H. CypresCarlyn R. Abrams, Carli Starr Pezola Julia Davis, Fannie Kraft; Philip Kraft;Florence Abrams, Marvin Abrams Herman SchwartzJoan & Ray Abrams, Gertrude Freilick Sheila DeAnnuntis, Melvin GeissMarci & Richard Abt, Sylvia M. Abt Bill & Deena Dell, Maren DellNeysa Adams, Mathilda Adams; Florence Rothman Deutscher, Florence Mendelsohn Wyman Elise Hagedorn Cristol Martha Diamond, B. Franklin DiamondJason & Sharyn Adelman, Barry Adelman Adam Dickstein, Janet MillerJoann & Jim Adler, Frank Synder Phyllis Dittrich, Herbert KramerMichael Album, Irving L. Israel Harold K. Don, Jr., Eugenia L. SamlerSteven & Phyllis L. Allen, Chad Allen; Marcella Dworkin, Stanley Meshkov Leah Lev; Minnie Shanker Lynore & Elliot Eisman, Rae BalabanHerbert G. Altman, Harry A. Altman Renate Elgart, Adolph Schonwetter;Robin & Craig Anforth, Sidney Goldstein Margaret SchonwetterSylvia Angert, Jacob Kramer Elaine & Julius Ellison, Seth Allen JohnstonLiz Arbittier, Steven Arbitter Lonna Ettelson, Faye L. GoodmanMaxine Arno, Irvin Arno; Beatrice Eskin Chantal Feinberg, Yvette Liez; Simon Liez; Henri StarkMyrna Asher, Bessie Zeitlin Eileen & Stephen Feldman, Leonard Feldman; Sarah RudnickBarber Family, Jeremy Hunn Martin & Ellie Feldsher, Ethel Feldsher; Mona Feldsher;Herbert Bass, Mildred Bass Yetta Milkstein; Mary SciakyMaxine Bass, Lee Smith Carl Fertman & Barb Murock, Frances Fertman; Lester FertmanHarris Baum, Seymour Z. Baum; Florence Paul Annette Field, Nathan FieldBrenda Baumholtz, Libby Baumholtz Nina L. Fischer, Morris VernickEdward Bedrick, David Bedrick; Ruth Bedrick Sandra Fischer, Sharon P. FischerElsa Behrend, Albert Behrend Susan Fisher, Ethel FisherMartin Beilin, Benjamin Beilin Aren & Jeffrey Fogel, Albert FogelJudy Bell, Jack Bendon; Sylvia Gilgore Kenneth & Barbara Forman, Ada P. Forman; Dora FormanScott & Merryl Bender & Family, Jack Bender Penny Frederick, Kenneth Blau; Mollie WeinsteinDavid Berman, Jean Berman Morty Freedman, Milton FreedmanBers Family, Dorothy S. Smith Karen Franklin, Walter Spiegel; Julia SundheimIrene Birnbach, Jane Claudia Adams; Allan Furman, Louis Furman Janice Bers; George Brantz Lee Gast, Elaine SchulmanDaniel D. Bleicher, Carol Bleicher; Herman Bleicher; Kourosh Ghalili & Family, Habib Ghalili Reba Bleicher Harvey & Darlene Gilbert, Irving Gilbert; Rose MillerVeachey Bloom, Belle Rudolph James Ginsberg, Mindelle GinsbergHelen & David Braverman, Israel Mandel; Krisha Mandel Sally Ginsberg, Jack Bendon; Sylvia GilgoreOlga & Boris Briker, Lucy Briker Eve Glassberg, Barbara GlassbergNorman S. Brody, Doris Brody; Selma D. Brody Steven Glauser, Marvin GlauserFredlyn Brown, Lesley Ruth Brown Duco Dennis Glick, Ruth GlickThe Cherwony Family, Arlene Naids Karen Glick, Cecilia KravnickMichael Chauveau, Jacob Woolfe Chauveau; Lauren & Ely Goldin, Gary Goldin Minnie Chauveau Shelley Goldin, Rose Goldin; Samuel GoldinBenay Cohen Coffman, Cynthia A. Cohen; Samara Coffman Jamie Goodman, Sandra K. Jaslow Nation Mitchell M. Gordon, Samuel GordonLinda H. Cohen, Beatrice Levin Connie Gottlieb, Stanley GottliebLes Cooperson & Robyn Miller, Ann Cooperson Lillian & Harry Gottlieb, May SpitzHarold & Geraldine Cramer, Blanche Cramer Joan Gross, Paul Silverman16 SEPTEMBER 2017

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.Tania Haftel, Anna Bieler Bernard Liebowitz, William LiebowitzCarol Halpern & Eugene Speier, Diana Speier; Harry Speier Marilyn Lifson, Max Koslow;Susan Hamberg, Bernard M. Hamberg; Nathan Lifson; Sarah Jane Lifson Mildred Hamberg; William Hamberg Loigman Family, Florence Loigman; Victor LoigmanEdith & Carl Hanzelik, Alfred D’Elia; Fay Hanzelik Lila & Matthew London, Anna London; Eleanor London;Barry & Lana Hendler, Pauline Hendler Frank N. London; Joseph RosenbergEric Hening, Hope Hening Paul, Suzanne, Scott & David Lynch, Michael GoldbergCarl D. Herman, Florence Herman Anita & Murray Madnick & Family, Jack Bender;Babe Hernes, Sarah Garfield Lydia Margaretta Black; Robert Premet;Marisa Herrera, Guillermo Herrera Justin Ryder WysockiRhoda Hershman, Benjamin Blumenthal Estelle Maisel, Marvin FarbsteinSteven Hess, Howard Stanley Hess Malmud & Kravitz Families, Henrietta V. KravitzDeborah & Harry Hoffman, Esther Hoffman; Samuel Hoffman; Steven Mansh, Sidney Mansh Arthur S. Rifkin; Martha Rifkin Audrey Mather, Arthur R. NewTrudy Honigman, Reba Rosenzweig; Sidney Rosenzweig Marsha Elefant McGee, Lillian ElefantJerome & Dolores Horowitz, Sadie Firestone Horowitz Carol Stern McMichael, Horace A. SternEdward E. Itzenson, Gerri Shechtman Eve Mennies,Susan O. Jaffe, Paul Jaffe Adolph Schonwetter; Margaret SchonwetterNan Jurman, Paul BernsteinRobert Kahn, Mollie Kahn Craig Messinger, Milton I. MessingerIsabel Kanefield, Jeffrey K. Kanefield Carolyn & Joe Meyer, Milton GottliebEllen & Alan Kaplinsky, Jay Harris; Harold Meyer, Leah Rieder Nathan Kaplinsky; Lester B. Kauffman Lois & Alan Meyers, Miriam S. Hahn; Aline H. MeyersStephen Katz, Betty Katz Barbara N. & Lee Michaels, Barbara J. Michaels;Andrew Kauffman, Lester B. Kauffman Herbert Nibauer; Sara M. PaulHannah & Richard Kaufman, Albert Kitey B. Franklin Miller, Lynn MillerDonna & Stefan Keller, Virginia “Ginger” Keller Carol & Harold Miller, Jacob WollmanJanet & C.Timothy Kerry, Adele M. Haas; Larry Mitnick, Arthur Mitnick Jerome S. Haas; Lillian D. Mann Judith Monheit, Sadye P. Deitch;Elaine Kieserman, Stanley Kieserman Norman Waxman; Samuel WaxmanSharon & Fred Kieserman, Faye Finkle Olga Moss, Anne CherovMarion Kirsch, Edythe G. Weiss Marilyn Neigut, Louis A. Neigut;Sue Klein-Nemore, Herbert Kramer Jack Silver; Lena Silver; Samuel SilverAlan Koch, Nora Koch; Ruth Koch Lisa Nerenberg, Louis Nerenberg; Shirley Nerenberg; Anna PaikinH. Robert Kohn, Sadie Kohn Aaron N. & Gail Newberg, Herbert B. Newberg;Bertram Korn, Jr., Blanche Bergman Korn; Samuel A. Newberg; Charles Korn; Ray Korn Ellen Snyderman; Isadore L. SnydermanSandra S. Kramer, Selma Gorodetzer; Herbert Kramer Frances Nodiff, Gerald Kramer; Edward A. NodiffAaron Krauss, Sandra Glass; Mollie Lipkin Laurence & Mary Lou Nodiff & Family, Edward A. NodiffIvan Krouk, Steven Krouk The Ostroff Family, Arlene NaidsElaine Langman, Betty Cohen; Robert Langman Donna Ostroff, Albert WeinerJudy & Mickey Langsfeld, Bessie S. Langsfeld; Iris Parker, Harold J. Rosenberg Morton A. Langsfeld, Jr. Ellen & Jeff Plaut, Anna Langberg; Vivian LangbergCaryl & Mike Levin, Mamie Glass; Martin Levin Irina Pogrebivsky, Genya VaysleybMichael H. & Andrew S. Levin, Beatrice Levin Rita Poley, Saul Braverman; Marty RosenMerle Levy, Daniel Fairshter Janet Polis, Louis Polis; S. Robert PolisMargaret Lichtenstein, Oscar Lichtenstein Beth Porten, Joseph PortenM.Tony Lieberman, Barbara Brenner Lynda Quinn, Jerome OrnsteinIrvin M. Liebman, Lester L. LiebmanSuppor t KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit w w w.kenesethis rael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 17

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.Ann & Paul Rappoport, Lewis E. Littmann; Anne Rappoport Sheldon & Shirley Somerman, Harriet MessingerHubert Rice, Albert Rice; Pauline Rice; Dean Spiegel, Meyer H. Silverman Selma Rice; Bessie Zangwell Ellen & Philip Steinberg, Lea BermanDavid Rickel, Joanne Lightner Janice Steinberg, Evelyn JosephJack & Ruth Ringlestein, Jack L. Ringlestein, Sr. Philip & Ellen Steinberg, Bernice “Bunny” SteinbergAdele Roda, Helen Cherksey Ann Stolinsky, Edward Stolinsky David Roda; Philip Roda Rita Sutow, Jerry SutowThe Rodgers & Kaufman Families, Herbert Kaufman Barbara A.Tenenbaum, Eugene AppellAlbert & Miriam Rodstein, Dorothy Lerner Gould; Marlene Wald, Ruth Kushner William Rodstein Dorothy Wasserman, Edith RubinJay Rosen, Gusta Pood; Edith Rosen Linda Waxman, Lena KorsunMarcella Rosen & Family, Noam Rosen Rita Altman Weinberger, Ruth SchultzRita Rosen, David Rosen Harriet & Larry Weiss, Barbara Glassberg;Myrna Rosenau, Lilyan Kramer; Jules Lisker Richard WeissmanSandy & David Rosenthal, Edythe Lewis; Elsie Rosenthal Robert Wenick, William WenickNan Rosner, Ralph Rosner Joanne Wills, Stanley L. BascheArlene Rubin, Warren Blumberg Linda & Michael Winheld, Shirley C. Goldstein;Henry I. Rubin, Harry Kessler Armand L. WinheldGreta Rubinstein & Family, Rita Goldston Barbara Wiseman, Jerome WisemanBarbara Rudnick, Harry A. Altman Lorraine & Andrew Woldow, Robert H. WahlRuth Sandberg, Avery A. Sandberg; Maryn Sandberg Merle & Barry Wolf, Ruth SolotoffHelen Schneeberg, Harriet Schneeberg Ellis; Rochelle Wolf, Dorothy Rich; George M. ShapiroHarry Schneeberg; Ida Schneeberg; Myron Schneeberg Cynthia Wollman, Mark WollmanRoss Schriftman, Larry & Maxine Zalkin, Jack Zalicovitz Jacob Berlow; William Goldman; Shirley Schriftman Leona & Ronald Ziegler & Family, Sheryl Beth McGarryWilliam A. Schur, Irving Freier; ADAMS LIBRARY FUND Sophie Schur Freier; Charlotte Penn DONOR IN MEMORY OFFredda L. Segal, Harry S. Levin Neysa Adams, Jane Claudia AdamsMichael & Beth Serdikoff, Mae Weil Susan Drubin, Jane Claudia AdamsGeorgia Shafia, George L. Cohen Libby Wikler, Jane Claudia AdamsNatalie Shamberg, Fanny Shamberg; Stanley Sugarman Wendy Wikler, Jane Claudia AdamsBinnie Sharp, Irving Laikin ADULT EDUCATION FUNDBrenda & Joel Shear, Albert Chernoff DONOR IN MEMORY OFRonald & Linda Sherr, Kitty Sherr Shelley Goldin, Robert SadoffJoan K. & Leonard B. Shore, Fannie Kaufman; Hannah & Richard Kaufman, Herman Kaufman; Florence Kitey Milton J. Kolansky; Morris Shore Debby Kendall, Jane Claudia Adams; George Brantz;Emmie & Howard Shubin, Charles Shubin Louise Cohen; Robert SadoffRonda Silbermann, Eleanor Kupzoff Caryl & Mike Levin, Robert SadoffPhyllis Silver, Anna Taplinger DONOR IN HONOR OFJanet Simmons, Allan Blitz Rhoda R. Ballen, Rita AltmanGertrude L. Singer, Flora Kulla; Alexander Singer Caryl & Mike Levin, Birthdays of Chuck & Ellie RosnerLois & Stan Singer, Rose Malerman; Sadye Mondell ARCHIVES FUNDRuth Singer, Helene Bomze DONOR IN MEMORY OFShirley Sitron, Rebecca Albert; Rochelle Mason Ethel Gershman, George BrantzRose Sitvarin, Jay Sitvarin; Paula & Richard Mandel, Robert Sadoff Jeffrey Sitvarin; Shirley Sitvarin CANTOR’S PHILANTHROPIC FUNDRuth Slutsky, Nathan Kopew DONOR IN MEMORY OFAnne & John Solis-Cohen, Marci Abt & Family, Bette Rush Gertrude Freilick; Theodore H. Freilick Ken, Ellen, Evan & Kayla Finkelstein, Burt Lerner18 SEPTEMBER 2017 Tracy,Yoni & Omari Greenbaum, George Brantz

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.Norma & Arnold Meshkov, Bette Rush DONOR IN HONOR OFFran & Sid Schwartz, Burt Lerner Joanne & Jim Adler, Birthdays of Chuck & Ellie RosnerDONOR IN HONOR OF Sylvia Angert, Michael ChauveauMarci Abt & Family, Cantor Amy E. Levy Elaine & Stuart Baer, Our 27th Wedding AnniversaryAnita & Murray Madnick, Jacob Daniel Saltzburg Ruthie & Paul Fink, Birthdays of Chuck & Ellie RosnerCaitlin & Peter Sklar, Cantor Amy & Ross M. Levy Marjorie & Sidney Gable, Birthdays of Chuck & Ellie RosnerCARING COMMUNITY Babe Hernes, Special Birthday of Helen SchneebergDONOR IN HONOR OF Roni Jaffe, Confirmation of Jared GlassJerold Harrison & Family, Cantor Amy & the Caring Comm. Lance & Robin Kimmelman, 40th Anniversary ofEDUCATOR’S PHILANTHROPIC FUND Sue & Gary FriedDONOR IN HONOR OF Arnold Lurie, Bat Mitzvah of Maya RiglerOrli Rabinowitz & Ronen Rabinowitz, Mimi & Allan Schneirov, 90th Birthdays ofEric Gershman; Vered Hasson; Deb Rosen; Jennie Wolfenson Joyce & Ben FishbeinMAE FINESHRIBER GARDEN FUND Susan & Barry Stupine, Michael & Michelle SimonDONOR IN MEMORY OF Barbara Wasserman, Jaimie ShmelzerJoan Brantz, Constance Pollack GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRobert Catalini, George Brantz DONOR IN MEMORY OFNancy Selzer, Marjorie J. Selzer William Schur, Judith HalpinGENERAL FUND DONOR IN HONOR OFDONOR IN MEMORY OF The Beer Family, Eric Gerhsman; Vered Hasson;Neysa Adams, Janice Bers Jenny WolfensonJoanne & Jim Adler, Bonnie Jaffe Elaine Breslow, Bat Mitzvah of Ally BurkholderSusan Becker & Aaron Rubin, Edward Becker HAMOTZI FUNDElsa Behrend, Jane Claudia Adams; Janice Bers; Lois Martin DONOR IN MEMORY OFCarol & Joel Fleisher, Darwin Loigman Neysa Adams, Florence Blatt SokoloffFreeman Family, George Brantz Abraham Klein, Mildred Solomon KleinRobin & Marc Furman, Andrea Levine Bonnie Klein, Mildred Solomon Klein;Karen & Edward Kane, Burt Lerner David E. MarksAlan & Ellen Kaplinsky, George Brantz Jack & Laurie Myers, Barbara Myers Cowan; Pearl FarberDavid J. Kaufman, George Brantz Paulette Sterman-Soroko, Donald Mills; Jeanette StermanMickey & Judy Langsfeld, Janice Bers DONOR IN HONOR OFRita N. Lifson, Janice Bers Fredlyn Brown, HaMotziMyrna & Tony Lipkin, Darwin Loigman Skits & Paulette Sterman-Soroko, Birthday of Elliot Eisman;Alan & Leah Liss, Ari Silverstein Anniversary of Florence & Harvey RosenJerome & Benita Mandel, Darwin Loigman HIGH HOLY DAY MUSIC FUND DONORSandy Muller, Janice Bers IN MEMORY OFAnita Nemez, Jane Claudia Adams Sonnie Katz, Stanley SchwartzElaine & Mark Pitkow, Lil Seldin DONOR IN HONOR OFNancy Robkin, Zelda Kanoff Sonnie Katz, Lauren Furman; Arielle Shoap HallAl Rodstein, Jane Claudia Adams; MILLICENT & MARK KAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND George Brantz; Kalman Lifson; Louis Pokras DONOR IN MEMORY OFSelma & Sam Savitz, Darwin Loigman Peggy & Stanley Goldenberg, Jane Claudia Adams;Kathy & Robert Schlesinger, Kalman Lifson George BrantzAmy Seidman, Jane Claudia Adams; George Brantz DONOR IN HONOR OFPhyllis Sichel, Janice Bers; Contance Pollack Peggy & Stanley Goldenberg, Birthday of Gordon Meyers;Susie & Mickey Snellenburg, Bette Rush Birthday of Anita Nemez;Peter & Denise Soloff, David Marks; 70th Wedding Anniversary of June & Arnie Weinstein Bette Rush; Robert SadoffPaula & Norman Spielberg, Darwin LoigmanSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 19

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.KING DAVID HARP SOCIETY PRAYER BOOK FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OFEllen & Frank Abrahams, Elaine S. Abrahams; Myra Abrahams; Beverly Cohen & Jim Walsh, David Marks Gustave Abrahams; Regina F. Stein; Betty Stern Robert Kahn, Mollie KahnDiana Cohen & Dave Carlisle & Family, Ruth Chakov Marc & Adrienne, Ryan & Alec Kahn, Mollie KahnAnita & Murray Madnick, Ruth Chakov Janice Schwartz-Donahue, David MarksEve Mennies, George Brantz RABBI’S PHILANTHROPIC FUNDRobyn Miller & Les Cooperson, Gertrude Finkel DONOR IN MEMORY OFSallie Olson, Darwin Loigman Marci Abt & Family, Bette RushCharlotte Rosenthal, George Brantz Howard Bleiman, George BrantzDONOR IN HONOR OF The Breslow Family, Zelda KanoffArnold & Jeanne Brenman, Miriam Finkel Barbara Bronstein, Jane Claudia AdamsElaine Glass & Sharyn Adelman, Lois & Emil Cohn, Meyer “Butch” Simon Jill Freiman; Naomi Godel; Kane Family; Collette Tomeo; Saltzburg Family; Liz Taylor Marvin & Louise Kleinman, Robert Cetlin Ginger & David Lane, Bette RushAnita & Murray Madnick, S. Robert Wagman Margaret Lichtenstein, Werner KaryEve Mennies, Jeanne & Arnold Brenman; Lynn Neigut, Bonnie Jaffe Birth of Jordan Jacob Kripke Anita Nemez, George BrantzSallie Olson, 85th Birthday of Mickey Levin Jody & David Rickel, William FinnelBrenda & Joel Shear, Eve Mennies & Bernard Mennies z”l Ruth & Leonard Schoenberg, Darwin LoigmanMANUEL & BLANCHE KORN HEARING IMPAIRED FUND Murray & Hope Seitchik, George BrantzDONOR IN HONOR OF Anne & John Solis-Cohen, Janice BersHarvey & Sheila Gershman, Bar Mitzvah of our grandson, Leonard Sussman, Robert Sadoff Jordan Isaac Gershman DONOR IN HONOR OFDR. MANFRED R. KRAUSKOPF SCHOLARSHIP FUND Marci Abt & Family, Rabbi Lance J. SussmanDONOR IN MEMORY OF Barbara Bronstein, 90th Birthday of Ben & Joyce FishbeinKay Brylawski, Janice Bers; George Brantz Susan L. Chance, Mark Phillippi Behrend;HARRIET MESSINGER MEMORIAL FUND Rebekah Corey Kline; Samuel Beck Kline;DONOR IN MEMORY OF Jacob David Snellenburg; Laina Rose SnellenburgSheldon & Shirley Somerman, Brother of Stan Feinberg Lois & Emil Cohn, 85th Birthday of Stevie NewmanCLARENCE L. & ESTELLE S. MEYERS LIBRARY FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OF Sylvia & Ben Fishbein, 90th Birthday ofRenate Elgart, David Marks Ben & Joyce FishbeinEve Mennies, Earl Rosen Margaret Lichtenstein, 90th Birthday ofBarbara Rudnick & Irv Matusow, George Brantz Ben & Joyce FishbeinDONOR IN HONOR OF Joye Minnick, 90th Birthday of Irene LiebermanBabe Hernes, Bat Mitzvah of Ally Burkholder; Bubbles Seidenberg, 90th Birthday of Ben & Joyce Fishbein Bat Mitzvah of Maya Gabrielle Rigler Bruce & Vicki Sklar, Confirmation of Jacob SklarEve Mennies, Julius Arthur Stamm BEN & RENEE RICHMAN FUND FOR ELDER CAREBarbara Rudnick & Irv Matusow, Steven Silverman DONOR IN MEMORY OFMUSIC ARTS FUND Marjorie & Terry Caddy, Ruthie FinemanDONOR IN MEMORY OF Gertrude L. Singer, George BrantzElaine & Lew Abel, Robert Sadoff DONOR IN HONOR OFHenry Rubin, Michael Elfand Marjorie & Terry Caddy, Birth of Ari;ONEG SHABBAT FUND Bat Mitzvah of Julie Cara Levin;DONOR IN MEMORY OF Anniversary of Ursula & Grant Nicholson;Sonnie Katz, David E. Marks 45th Birthday of Marc Palermo;VALERIE POLLACK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Birthday of Temma Richman Palermo;DONOR IN MEMORY OF Birthday of Chuck RichmanBabe Hernes, Constance Pollack Gertrude L. Singer, Birth of Reid BermanEve Mennies, Constance PollackBill Schur, Constance Pollack

Contributions All listings indicate donor first, followed by the honor or memorial.RICHARD E. RUDOLPH, JR. PRESCHOOL FUND DONOR IN HONOR OFDONOR IN MEMORY OF Lois Hitchman, Brian RissingerThe Cherwony Family, Arlene Naids TYSON RADIO FUND DONORTerri Cohen-Johnson Zelda Kanoff IN MEMORY OFThe Goodman Family, Shirley Weinraub Annette Field, George BrantzJill Levine & Cindy Goodman, Marlene Harrison Sonnie Katz, George BrantzDONOR IN HONOR Deborah & Bill Rubinsohn, Lee SilvermanJesse & Susan, Leili & Milina Schaffzin, Norda, Robin & Jill Bev & Joseph Scarpignato & Family, Ruth Chakov; Andy GensteinROSENAU SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES FUNDDONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OFLois & Jerry Rosenau, George Brantz Carolyn Swinger, 105th Birthday of Reba SwingerSHARING IS CARING FUND IN MEMORY OF WOMEN OF KI IN MEMORY OFDONOR DONORAnnette Blume, Darwin Loigman Caryl & Mike Levin, David MarksJoan Brantz, Ruth M. Fine Eve Mennies, David Marks DONOR IN HONOR OFJan Finkelman, Rose Kramer Finkelman; Nora MarymorJerry & Susan Kaplan, Marvin Mann Elaine Glass & Sharyn Adelman, Lynore Eisman;Robyn Miller & Les Cooperson, Tom Henderson Mindy Glachman; Mickie LevinDavid & Jody Rickel, Sam Brand NEWTON YESNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDClaire Spilker, Zelda Kanoff DONOR IN HONOR OFJoanne & Barry Wills, Eric Fine; Carole Ziev Danielle & Jon Schwartz, Sharyn Adelman; Rachel StrumDONOR IN HONOR OFAnne & Dick Brown, Birth of Gavin Maxwell DiGiulioSOCIAL ACTION FUND IN HONOR OFDONORElaine Kline, Marriage of my son Inspirational Musings: Charles Stuart Kline & Marion Jennifer Williams TANACH (Hebrew Bible) on “Strength”TEMPLE JUDEA MUSEUM FINE ARTS FUND The Eternal One gives strength to the weary And increases the power of the weak.DONOR IN MEMORY OF Youth can grow tired and weary And young people can stumble and fall;Herbert Altman, George Brantz But those who hope in the Eternal will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;Myrna & Howard Asher, Robert Sadoff They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faintNorman Brody, Elaine Sweital Avner; Harold Barsky ,VDLDK  Rita Poley, George BrantzShanlee Pollack, Harold Barsky; George Brantz; Morton Brenner; Frances RosenfeldRuth Singer, Robert SadoffDONOR IN HONOR OFLynn Brody, Speedy Recovery of Marcia Babbitt; The Spekter’s Wedding AnniversaryBernice & Harold Horn, Joshua Buch21st CENTURY FUND IN MEMORY OFDONORAndy & Marc Brookman, George BrantzMiriam Finkel, George BrantzLucille & Ira Lehrich, David MarksAmy Levitan & Adam Dickstein, Luz RiveraSharon & Lee Rosenthal, Kalman LifsonGert Singer, Husband of Stephanie FineDenise & Peter Soloff, George BrantzSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 21

In Our Community Upcoming Events Welcome Back! :RPHQ RI ., %RDUG 0HHWLQJ 6XQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU   DP By Lynore Eisman Board Meetings are open to all members. Learn about our Calendar of Events. We Women of KI would like to welcome you back! We hope you will make breakfast bags for the KleinLifehad a beautiful and restful summer! Pantry after the meeting. Items to bring are individually packaged oatmeal, Jell-O/ 7KH +LJK +RO\ 'D\V ZLOO EH XSRQ XV VKRUWO\ ,W LV D WLPH WR UHÁHFW pudding, breakfast bars, raisins, and crackers.on ourselves, family, friends, and the world around us. This quote fromRabbi Stacy Rigler gives me pause to ponder about Women of KI and our 2SHQLQJ :RPHQ RI ., %UXQFKinitiatives to serve our Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel: 6XQGD\ 2FWREHU   DP ´%UHDVW +HDOWK DQG *HQHWLFVµ (QMR\ D “As we stand atop a mountain, looking behind us at what we have lovely brunch and inspiring talk about this accomplished, understanding what may and may not lie ahead YHU\ VSHFLDO SURMHFW :., 0HPEHUV  a for us and our work, let us each commit ourselves to providing Guests $12: your check to Women of KI is for the next generation. Whether that is in committing to help your reservation. Send to, KI, ATTN.: Sue your personal family grow closer to God and that which is Fried, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA Eternal or in helping support our synagogue and our educational 19027 by 10/5/17 institutions. This support in your membership, your time, your presence, helps us here at KI carry out our sacred work and, we hope, enriches you in your path toward a life of holiness.” Women of KI also offers a hand in friendship and camaraderie. Be /LOLWK 6DORQ a -RLQ XVa part of a group of dedicated, energetic, and caring women who are 6XQGD\ 2FWREHU   SPinvolved in synagogue life, understanding our spirituality, social issues in We will use Lilith Magazine, a feministour community and forming new friendships. Jewish publication, to provide topics to get our conversations started. We hope to see you at High Holy Day services with our new machzor, RSVP to Paulette Sterman-Soroko atMishkan HaNefesh in hand or on your electronic devices. RU VWHUPDQS#FRPFDVWQHW Become a part of “the nurturing soul of our KI Community.” Wishing you and your families a Happy and Healthy New Year! ., 0HQV &OXE PHHWLQJMusic Arts Prepares for Autumn Concerts LQ WKH %RDUG 5RRP 0RQGD\ 6HSW   SPBy Ellen Bildersee Contact Brotherhood president,The 2017-18 season begins on 6XQGD\ 'DYLG 3LQVN\ GVSLQVN\#DROFRP IRU 56932FWREHU  DW  SP, with world-class and inquires.piano virtuoso and KI favorite, ShaiWosner. Considering Mr. Wosner’s very and Schubert; Improvisations by Ives; and Schubert’sbusy international performing schedule and 6RQDWD LQ ' 0DMRU WKH ´*DVWHLQHUµthe unanimous rave reviews his recitals andrecordings have received, we were thrilled On 6XQGD\ 1RYHPEHU , The Main Linewhen he graciously accepted our invitation to Symphony, under the direction of conductor Don Liuzzireturn to play for our KI audience! Last March, (principal timpanist for The Philadelphia Orchestra), andafter teaching a master piano performance class Concertmaster Jason DePue, will perform at KI at 7:15 p.m.at the Curtis Institute of Music, Mr. Wosner said This wonderful 85-person orchestra has been a Philadelphia areato Music Arts Virtuosi Committee Co-Chair cultural icon for 72 years!Ellen Bildersee, “I absolutely love playing at The ensemble will perform Borodin’s gorgeous Polovtsian Dances;KI! The audience is so responsive, the venue is Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy with soloist Juliette Kang (The Philadelphiaabsolutely gorgeous, the acoustic is great, and Orchestra First Associate Concertmaster); and Beethoven’s brilliant andthe people are so friendly and lovely!” rousing Symphony #7. Please watch Shalom KI, www.kenesethisrael.org, and your mailbox for The October 8 program includes: Impromp- more information about these and more concerts to follow!tus by Chopin, Dvorak, Gershwin,22 SEPTEMBER 2017

Join Our Englightening Adult Ed By Caryl Levin ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ Monday, September 11, 11:30 a.m. Ann Hathaway ShakespeareSENIOR STAFF Dr. Nina Haydel, who has already wowed usSenior Rabbi, Lance J Sussman, Ph.D., D.D. with her impersonations of Frida Kahlo [email protected] / 215-887-8702 Sally Hemings, will become Ann HathawayCantor, Amy Levy [email protected] / 215-887-8702Director of Religious Education, Rabbi Stacy Rigler Thursday, September 14,11:30 [email protected] / 215-887-8704 Madeleine Albright’s PinsExecutive Director, Brian Rissinger Irene Reiter will discuss Madeleine Albright’[email protected] / 215-887-8700 book Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’sDirector of Early Childhood Education, Liz Sussman Jewel Box, in which the pins she wore tell [email protected] / 215-885-2425 great deal about her place in history and herMembership Engagement Director, Jaimie Abt Shmelzer [email protected] / 215-887-8700Director/Curator, Temple Judea Museum, Rita Rosen Poley Monday, September 18, 10:00 [email protected] / 215-887-2027 Mass Incarceration: showing and discussion ofLibrarian, Meyers Library, Ellen Tilman the film, [email protected] / 215-887-8700 After viewing Ava DuVernay’s award-winningYouth Engagement Coordinator, Danielle Strauss documentary 13th, Bev Cohen and [email protected] / 215-887-8700 SCI Graterford inmate John Pace will lead aChoir Director/Pastoral Care, Hazzan David Tilman discussion about mass incarceration, one [email protected] / 215-887-8702 the most serious social problems the UnitedOrganist, Andrew Senn States faces today—a problem that results inRabbi Emeritus, Simeon J. Maslin, D. Min. increasing economic, social, and political costsCantor Emeritus, Richard Allen for us all. The New York Times review describedExecutive Director Emeritus, William Ferstenfeld 13th as “powerful, infuriating, and at times overwhelming.” Note: Please bring a brownOFFICERS bag lunch, if needed. We will provide beverages and snacks.President, Evonne Jonas Kruger [email protected] Monday. September 25, 11:30 a.m.Vice President, Janice Schwartz-Donahue [email protected] The Nature Of War Natalie Isser discusses how literature and artVice President, James L.Rosenthal [email protected] help us understand the nature of war and how different societies evaluate and copeVice President, Denise Yarnoff Soloff [email protected] with the suffering caused by various conflicts. This lecture will focus on the Jewish historicalSecretary, Donna Bleznak Keller [email protected] experience and the artistic literary response of Jewish intellectuals and artists.Assistant Secretary, Karen Langsfeld [email protected] Join Us! Registration is $60 for members of KITreasurer, Robert B.Saltzburg [email protected] and Kehillah synagogues, $100 for members of non-Kehillah synagogues and $150 for theAssociate Treasurer, Andrew F.Altman [email protected] unaffiliated. This fee will make you part of a group which will hear over 40 presentations,Associate Treasurer, Robert B.Roseman [email protected] including Rabbi Sussman’s ever-popular Forums.Immediate Past President, Arnold B.Meshkov [email protected] PresidentsJoyce Fishbein, Hon. Jan E. DuBois, Miriam Finkel, Connie Kay, E. Harris Baum,Norma Meshkov, Karen L. Sirota, Carey S. Roseman, Andrew J. Flame,Peter J. Soloff, Richard Weiss:OHSVT 3PRL 20 Keneseth Israel VU -HJLIVVR! LV DQ DIÀOLDWHTHE BULLETIN OF KENESETH ISRAEL & THE MEYERS LIBRARY REFORM congregation ofEditor, Donna Bleznak Keller C O N G R E G AT I O N the Union forAssistant Editor, Anita Madnick KENESETH ISRAEL Reform JudaismGraphic Designer, Lindsay DeMarcoSUPPORT KI! Call 215-887-8700 or visit www.kenesethisrael.org. Thank you! SHALOM KI 23

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For The Future ., CORE VALUES Yahadut Mitkademit Limmud Reform Judaism Sacred LearningSundays, September 24, As a diverse communityOctober 15, November 26 representing a broad constit- T’fillot Kehillah5:00 p.m. HaMotzi Dinners uency of nearly 1,000 families Prayer and Spirituality Community VWURQJ ZH KDYH LGHQWLÀHGWednesday, October 4 VHYHQ FRUH YDOXHV WKDW GHÀQH Tikkun Olam Ahavat Israel5:00 p.m. Erev Sukkot the heart and soul of our Social Justice/Repair of the Jewish Pride/Love of IsraelCelebration & Service congregation. WorldWednesday, October 11 Look inside for the core Hiddur Mitzvah6:00 p.m. BYO Brown Bag value symbol – revealing our Arts and CultureDinner commitment in action!6:30 p.m. Erev SimchatTorah Service & Consecration 8339 Old York Road Presortedof New Students followed by Elkins Park, PA 19027-1597 1st ClassIce Cream Oneg Address Service Requested: US PostageThursday, October 26 Paid2:00 p.m. Senior Moments Permit #81Program Langhorne, PAFriday, October 27 please recycle8:00 p.m. Rabbi’s Fall Forum#1 Post-service PresentationSunday, Nov. 5, 10:00 a.m.Rabbi’s Fall Forum #2Sunday, Nov. 19, 10:00 a.m.Rabbi’s Fall Forum #3Daniel Merz’s Brother Philip: CSA Casualty at Antietam; A Healing N/S Link 12 Years LaterBy Jack A. Myers, KI Archivist In the years before, during and after the come north from Georgia. EH O\LQJ RQ WKH ÀHOG« 7KH\ FDPH DFURVVCivil War there were many new KI members Daniel Merz’s brother Louis was in the dead body of a private confederatewho had migrated north from Virginia, soldier. On account of his cleanlyGeorgia and other Southern centers of fact a private in the West Point Guards, appearance they concluded to bury the body.Jewish population. Philadelphia was a WK *HRUJLD ,QIDQWU\ 5HJLPHQW RI WKH They dug a hole with their swords. Previousnatural destination in that these migrants Confederate Army. He was killed at to covering him, upon examination, theyhad conducted commerce with the city’s the battle along Antietam Creek near found a letter in female handwriting, whichcompanies and people, often with family 6KDUSVEXUJ 0DU\ODQG RQ 6HSW   proved to be a letter from a mother to herties. 115 years ago this month. son. In the letter the mother told her son not to unnecessarily expose himself to Daniel Merz was part of that migration, A Pittsburgh newspaper article danger, but not to be a coward, and sheVSHFLÀFDOO\ IURP :HVW 3RLQW *HRUJLD +LV “THE LITTLE BROKEN RING: wanted to see him home soon on a furlough.brother Louis and a brother-in-law, Herman A REMINISCENCE OF THE The address upon the letter was ‘LouisHeyman had been in Philadelphia in the REBELLION” dated March 31, 1875 Merz, Co. D, West Point Guards, Georgia.’1850’s before moving to Georgia, where included a series of remarkable letters from Upon the person was found an old broken'DQLHO ODWHU MRLQHG WKHP 7KH -HZV RI :HVW early 1875 between General Joseph Browne ULQJ 7KH RIÀFHUV DJUHHG WKDW $GMXWDQW -RHPoint were a concentration of the Merz, of Pittsburgh, Governor Joseph Brown of Browne…should keep the letter and ring,Herzberg, Heyman and Hagedorn families. Georgia and Daniel Merz, then still living in and should he ever hear anything of theDaniel Merz married Regina Herzberg in West Point, Georgia. relatives of the dead confederate, to let them3KLODGHOSKLD 6HSW   WKHQ UHWXUQHG know what had become of the body andto Georgia with her. He was president The article details: “On the morning after return the ring…”of KI from 1898 until his death in 1902. the battle of Antietam …the troops of theDaniel’s nephew, Joseph H. Hagedorn and old Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment of Space does not permit me to reproducehis second wife, Irene May Herzberg, were Pittsburgh occupied the front line opposite these incredible letters here, but be assuredmarried at KI Oct. 2, 1899; and he later was the little brick church, one of the hottest ZH ZLOO ÀQG D PHDQV E\ ZKLFK WR VKDUH WKHPpresident of the congregation from 1922 SODFHV RQ WKDW EORRG\ ÀHOG 'XULQJ WKH with the congregation.through 1938; his parents’ family also having PRUQLQJ D ÁDJ RI WUXFH EHLQJ GLVSOD\HG D SDUW\ RI RIÀFHUV ZHQW RXW RQ WKH ÀHOG WR render assistance to any wounded that might