There are now only a couple weeks left to get your tickets to

see and hear Gloria Steinem when she comes to Minneapolis!

On Tuesday evening, April 17, 2012, we will welcome world-
renowned author and activist, Gloria
Steinem. Steinem will share her reflections on "Feminism: the
Longest Revolution," giving us a better perspective on the true
meaning of equality and enhancing our collective commitment
to tolerance, love and peace. Presented as part of our Inspiring
Minds Speaker Series, limited tickets are still available now at
www.besyn.org/gloria or by calling 952-873-7300. Details are
also available on page 12 of this issue. Some ticket levels are
already sold out. Dont get closed out of this premiere event!
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE
WE SHALL GO FORWARD WITH OUR YOUNG AND WITH OUR OLD
APRIL 2012 Nisan/Iyar 5772
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE
SHOFAR
In this Issue:
The Rebirth of Hope . . . . . .pg 2
Who is SFC Brian McFadden and
Why Should YOU Care? . .pg 4
Lifecycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 5-6
Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 17
Passover Service Schedule
MEET GLORIA STEINEM!
April 17, 2012 7:15 p.m. Beth El Synagogue
Beth Els Inspiring Minds Series presents Feminism:
The Longest Revolution with Gloria Steinem
Passover begins
Friday night,
April 6th
15 Nisan 5772
7:30 p.m.
Candle Lighting
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preparing-for-pesah
The NEW Gift Shop is NOW OPEN!
Stop in any Sunday from 9:30-11:30
a.m. to inquire about our fine selection
of Judaica! Shop ANYTIME by perus-
ing a number of beautiful cases through-
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Shop. See something you like? Just call
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THURS, APRIL 5
Search for Hametz at night
FRI, APRIL 6 (EREV PESAH)
7:00 a.m. Siyyum Bkhorim
Finish eating Hametz by 11:04 a.m.
Burn or sell Hametz by 12:10 p.m.
5:45 p.m. Minha/Maariv
7:30 p.m. Candlelighting
1st seder (after sundown)
SAT, APRIL 7 (1ST DAY)
9:00 a.m. Festival Services
5:45 p.m. Minha
8:31 p.m. Candlelighting
2nd seder (Begin counting Omer)
SUN, APRIL 8 (2ND DAY)
9:00 a.m. Festival Services
5:45 p.m. Minha
8:32 p.m. Havdalah
MON, APR 9 - THURS(AM), APR 12
7:00 a.m. Daily Minyan
5:45 p.m. Minha
THURS, APRIL 12 (EREV 7TH DAY)
5:45 p.m. Minha/Maariv
7:37 p.m. Candlelighting
FRI, APRIL 13 (7TH DAY*)
9:00 a.m. Festival Services
5:45 p.m. Minha 2nd Seder
7:39 p.m. Candlelighting
SHABBAT, APRIL 14 (8TH DAY)
9:00 a.m. Festival Shabbat Svcs,
Song of Songs chanted
Yizkor Recited
5:45 p.m. Minha
8:40 p.m. Havdalah
*Beth El Office Closed
V I S I T U S O N L I N E A T W W W . B E T H E L S Y N A G O G U E . O R G
Beth El Hires a New
Congregational Nurse
We welcome our new congregational
nurse, Jan Hamilton, who will begin
her work at Beth El on April 9th. Watch
the May Shofar for a more formal intro-
duction. In the meantime, if you have
any immediate needs for our nurse, you
can reach Jan at 952-873-7356.

lowed, foreshadowing what some predict

is an inevitable culture clash.
My kids had heard stories about this
place in the news and at school. So as we
approached and saw signs for Beit
Shemesh, their curiosity was peaked.
Will we be attacked, one wanted to know.
Why dont those people follow the rule,
love your neighbor as yourself another
asked.
On the drive we saw a womens bus and
a mens bus and even a gender segregat-
ed bus with women sitting in the back.
But standing in the field of flowers look-
ing out toward the red-tiled roofs of this
modern Israeli city, we were struck by its
beauty and tranquility. (Ok, I was struck.
My kids were busy climbing.)
With news of internal strife and external
threats, it is easy to get discouraged, to
fear for Israels future. But here we stood
on a sunny spring day, admiring flowers
reborn after their long winter slumber.
And we couldnt help but be filled with
hope. Despite the complexity of Israeli
society, despite the challenges that
undoubtedly lay ahead, hope literally
springs eternal.
Here the Holy Ark which had been cap-
tured by the ancient Philistines, passed by
this field near modern Beit Shemesh, on
its return to Jerusalem (1 Samuel 6).
Here, ruins of the worlds oldest iron
workshop (yes, I Googled it) rejoiced in
the play of young boys. Here in this val-
ley, a young David overcame the giant,
Goliath. And here, the Land herself,
reminded us of the possibility of renewal
as we read in the The Song of Songs on
Passover: Behold, the winter has ended,
the rain is gone and over. The flowers
appear on the land The fig tree puts
forth her green figs, and the vines in blos-
som bring forth their fragrance.
As we gather on Pesah to drink the fruit
of the vine and to celebrate the Festival of
Spring, may we too sense the renewal of
hope in our personal lives, in the life of
our family and in our People.
A week before we arrived,
Israel received record
amounts of rain. There was
even snow in Jerusalem! And
we thought we were leaving
Minnesota! When we arrived, evidence of the
rain was still apparent. Driving from the airport
up the hills towards Jerusalem, one could see the
rocks glistening in the sun- a sure sign of the
water seeping out of the stone.
On our first day in Israel, we decided to take
advantage of the arrival of spring. We were stay-
ing with family not far from an area known for its
wild flowers. These flowers bloom for only a few
weeks of the year so we headed out for a hike.
Cyclamen blanketed the floor of a pine forest
planted by JNF in memory of the Jews of
Byelorussia killed in the Shoah. The view, the
smells, the colors all stood in stark contrast to the
ugly history they commemorated. But what a
striking tribute they made.
A little further on, we came to a large open field
spotted with red anemones. Esther and I strolled
through the meadow while our boys ran up and
around stone walls that looked like the founda-
tion of a fortress.
What are the ruins? I asked the guard standing
next to the archaeological dig at the entrance to
the field. No idea, he said. Something
Biblical. Google it. Its called Tel Beit Shemesh.
There was a lot to unpack in that not-so-simple
answer: Israelis more familiar with modern tech-
nology than the ancient history in their backyard;
a worker more interested in his mint tea than the
3000 year old ruins he was supposed to be guard-
ing. But what caught my attention was the name.
Over the last few months, Beit Shemesh has
become synonymous with religious extremism. It
symbolizes what many see as a culture clash
between a growing ultra-Orthodox population
and secular Israelis. For years, the divide has
existed. But last winter, it erupted. A handful of
ultra-Orthodox men attacked modern Orthodox
girls on their way to school for their supposedly
immodest dress. They cursed the girls and threw
rocks at them. Amass counter demonstration fol-
The Rebirth of Hope
by Rabbi Alexander Davis
a view from the bimah dniadn
notable times
Beth El Synagogue
5224 W. 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55416-1901
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April 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 p.m.
April 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .8:31 p.m.
April 12 . . . . . . . . . . .7:37 p.m.
April 13 . . . . . . . . . . .7:39 p.m.
April 20 . . . . . . . . . . .7:47 p.m.
April 27 . . . . . . . . . . .7:56 p.m.
Havdalah vkscv
April 8 . . . . . . . . . . . .8:32 p.m.
April 14 . . . . . . . . . . .8:40 p.m.
April 21 . . . . . . . . . . .8:49 p.m.
April 28 . . . . . . . . . . .8:57 p.m.
Services ,ukhp,
Friday Evening ,ca crg
Kabbalat Shabbat . . . .5:45 p.m.
Shabbat ,ca
Shaharit . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m.
Minha . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:45 p.m.
Sunday & National Holiday
Minyan
9:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Daily Minyan ihbn
7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
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synagogue news
REMINDERS:
Search for Hametz on Thursday, April 5
Finish eating Hametz by 11:04 a.m.
Burn or sell Hametz by 12:10 p.m.
Yizkor recited on Shabbat, April 14 (8th Day Pesah)
BETH EL ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Pizza and Prayer Next studies: April 10th* and 24th
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from
6:15-7:30 p.m. Facilitated by Rabbi Olitzky and Cantor
Abrams. Dinner is $5. Contact Bruce Campbell at
bmcampbell5150@gmail.com or 612-418-1984.
* Kosher for Passover
WL Study Group Next study: April 10th
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from
1:30-2:30 p.m. Facilitated by Rabbi Olitzky. Take an
in-depth look at the Wives of the Rabbis of the Talmud.
All are welcome. Contact Carolyn Gerr at
carolyngerr@gmail.com or 952-938-1774.
(NOTE NEWSTART TIME)
Nosh n Drash Next studies: April 2nd and 16th
Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from
11:30 a.m.-12:30. Facilitated by Rabbi Olitzky.
Lunch is $5. RSVP to Roger Rubin at bikingdad@q.com.
Siddur Hebrew Literacy
On Sunday, April 1st, from 10:15-11:15 a.m. in the
Fiterman Chapel, following minyan at 9:00 a.m. and
breakfast, join Cantor Art Shragg for a journey through
the siddur. This class is designed to help make participat
ing in services more interesting and more comfortable by
examining the Hebrew language, poetry and theology of
the siddur.
We welcome our newest members!
Brukhim Habaim!
Clarice Rice
Sara Estrin
Lunch in the Harem
Join Beth El Womens League for an afternoon in the
harem on April 22, 2012. Have fun with us as we cel-
ebrate women! See page 14 for more information.
Blood Drive
Beth El will be hosting a blood drive benefiting
Memorial Blood Centers on May 6, 2012 from 8:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To register, or for more information,
contact Judy Radel at 763-522-7202 or Terry Cohen at
763-544-1676.
Tiny Treasures
All babies born between May 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012
are this years Tiny Treasures honored at a special cere-
mony on June 2nd, when our littlest new members with
their families are welcomed to the bimah for a special
blessing. An Animal Cracker Kiddush will follow. If
you know any Beth El babies born that may not be on
our list, please call the office at 952-873-7300.
ATTENTION USY ALUMNI!
*******************************
Save the Date
Sunday June 3, 2012
60TH ANNIVERSARY EMTZA USY REUNION
6:00 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue. More information to follow.
In the meantime, PLEASE register for our database at:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/emtzausyalumni. Also, find us on
Facebook at EMTZA Region USY at 60 Reunion and spread
the word!
Do You Love to SING?
Do You Love Jewish Music?
Well then it may be time to join a Beth El Choir!
There are many opportunities for you to be involved
in Beth El singing. Please consider any of the following
and stay tuned for more opportunities in the future!
Commitments vary for each group. Contact Cantor Abrams
at aabrams@bethelsynagogue.org or
952-873-7317 for more information.
Adult Opportunities
(Post-Bnai Mitzvah students are invited to participate as well)
High Holyday Choir Enhancing prayers in main
sanctuary Classic service.
Friday Nights at Knollwood Choir Leading
services at Knollwood six times each year.
Shabbat Morning Specials Choir Provide
additional music on Shabbat Hanukkah,
Shabbat Shira, Pesah and other special occasions.
Kids Singing Opportunities
Yad BYad Childrens Choir (K 8th grades)
Meets 12:15-12:45 ON 4/17, 4/21, 4/28,
5/5 performing at Shabbat Hinukh (Education
Shabbat), and 5/12.
Beth El Choir leads Friday night services
at Knollwood on: April 20 and May 11
Family and friends of residents are encouraged to attend.
At three and a half years old,
Connell McFadden has learned to
say Afghanistan quite clearly
now. Thats a hard word for a pre-
schooler, but Connor has had a lot
of practice. Thats because his daddy, Sergeant First Class
Brian McFadden has been there since October of 2011.
At that time, Connells baby sister Vivien was only 1 year
old. She does not know her da da very well, but is excit-
ed when she sees and hears him on the Internet. The chil-
dren and their mother Rendina live in Bloomington.
Naturally, they are anxious for his safe
return home.
Brian is a member of the Minnesota
National Guard deployed in Afghanistan
with another 23 Minnesotans and 34 sol-
diers from the Mississippi National Guard.
The Minnesota soldiers are teaching agri-
culture in hazardous rural areas. The
Mississippi soldiers provide security. And
although none of them are Jewish, they are
now all members of our Beth El Family, as
our synagogue has adopted the unit.
Many churches in Minnesota have long
been adopting military units and now our
synagogue proudly joins their ranks. The
initiative grew out of discussions
between Rabbi Olitzky and Steve
Hunegs, Executive Director of the Jewish Community
Relations Council and Chaplain John Morris of the
Minnesota National Guard. congregants Cindy Amberger
and Rachel Parnes are leading this effort.
When we learned of the Mississippi soldiers in the unit, we
contacted Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi
to see if they would like to partner with us. They enthusi-
astically agreed. Beth Israel is the largest synagogue in the
state with about 200 households. Like us, they want to
show support to these men and women serving overseas
and their families.
These soldiers put their lives on the line, we should help
them, Rachel told me. She and Cindy expressed the desire
to make sure these brave soldiers and their families know
that we care about them.
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a message from our president `iypdn
Who is Sergeant First Class Brian McFadden and
Why Should You Care?
by Gil Mann, Beth El President
Cindy, whose son has been in the US Navy for 9 years,
said, These soldiers are in dangerous situations, to say
nothing of discomfort. Our synagogue community needs to
be thinking about what these folks are going through.
This extends to the families they have left behind as well.
A friendly contact with the soldiers families here could
relieve the stresses they are experiencing. I like the notion
that we would acknowledge and do something for the fam-
ilies who must cope and try to manage with a loved one
who has left and is in a dangerous place, said Cindy.
Of the 24 Minnesota soldiers, 21 are married and 17 have
children. They range in age from 19
to 59. Five of them are women. I
spoke about them with the one of the
wives, Lori Ahlness, whose husband
Eric is the commander of the unit.
They live in White Bear Lake.
Someone told me, now you know
what its like to be a single parent,
she said. That is not accurate.
[Unlike many single parents,]
I worry about my husband (and the
other troops) all the time. Also, I
must make a constant and conscien-
tious effort to keep my husbands
name and spirit alive in the home.
For example, when hanging
Christmas stockings this year, she
told her 16-year-old daughter, lets put Dads up in the
middle so he is surrounded by love.
We want to surround them with Beth Els caring, even
though we dont know these folks personally yet. Or in
the words of Cindy, We are strangers, though I hope we
dont remain strangers. We are doing this, because it is the
right thing to do.(Please see next page to participate.)
Do the right thing please and help support "our" unit.
These soldiers are literally teaching Afghanis how to beat
their swords into plowshares. This verse from Isaiah
prophesying a time of peace, is the theme our sanctuarys
majestic stain glass window. We pray for these days as we
also pray for the day our courageous men and women
return safely and in good health to their families and
homes.
SFC Brian McFadden of Bloomington is
currently on active duty in Afganistan.
continued on the next page
d 5
HOWCAN I HELP? There are many ways you can
show that you care. We will be sending care packages
until they return in September. We need your help to fill
these packages. Please donate new or gently used:
Magazines
DVDs
Paperback books
Game books (crossword, word or number games, etc)
Wii games
New athletic socks
Toiletries
Or make a Chai (life) donation of $18
We also plan to send:
Treats to eat (hard candies, beef jerky, Crystal Lite
packets, granola bars, gum, tuna packets,
soup noodles that just need water, etc.)
Pictures and notes from kids
Cards and letters from adults (Address them to
Dear Soldier of Ours: or Dear ZADT Soldier:)
Every one of us can give something from this list. Next
time you are at Target, Costco or the grocery store, think of
Connell and Vivien McFadden and the picture of their dad,
Brian, and then please pick up some of these items or offer
them from your home.
In addition, we want to extend kindness to the families
waiting back home. We plan to send gift cards for pizza,
coffee, etc. for those who live outside the Twin Cities. If
youd like to host a local family for dinner, help with mow-
ing a lawn, or make another offer to help, please contact
the folks below.
PLEASE PARTICIPATE!
Join your fellow Beth El Congregants
Drop off items in the boxes at the synagogue or
contact Linda Goldberg at 952-873-7303 or
lgoldberg@bethelsynagogue.org; Rachel Parnes at
763-519-1370 or rachelparnes@comcast.net; or
Cindy Amberger at 952-200-1699 or
cindy.amberger@gmail.com.
To learn more about our adopted unit, go to:
MinnesotaNationalGuard.org./adt. They are called
the Zabul Agri-business Development Team. With
thoughts of peace and freedom in mind, I wish you
all a Happy Passover.
Who is Sergeant First Class Brian McFadden...
Continued from previous page
Talor Blustin for winning the grand prize in the 2012
Holocaust Essay Contest. Talor submitted the winning essay on
the topic of Legalized Hate: Effects of Labeling a Group as
Other. The grand prize winner and his teacher received a
trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in
Washington, D.C. with the JCRC on February 28, 2012.
Melanie & Dmitriy Vinokur on the birth of their daughter on
February 16th.
Loren Rabinowitz and Matthew Starnak on their engage-
ment. Children of Linda & Ronald Mash, Cyril Rabinowitz zl,
Sheryl & Neil Starnak.
Heather Fruen and Jeff Zacker on their wedding, which took
place on March 25th in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. Heather
is the daughter of Jacki & Bill Broze and Jim & Maida Fruen.
Judy & Howard Kauffman on the birth of their grand-
daughter, born on December 20th to their son, Jeremy and his
wife, Stacey.
Mazal Tov to (members in bold)...
Anita Konikoff and family on the loss of her mother,
Judith Rudman.
Randi Dinner-Fogel and family on the loss of her father,
Judge Bernard Dinner.
Lisa Furman and family on the loss of her mother,
Sharon Pollack.
Jerry Frick and family on the loss of his daughter,
Claire Elizabeth Frick.
Aaron Pinkus and family on the loss of his sister,
Norma Bergen.
Karen Brodsky and family on the loss of her father,
Meyer Keppy Steiman.
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky and family on the loss of his mother,
Frances (Faygie) Olitzky.
Condolences to (members in bold)...

Anniversaries
Mazal Tov!
Robert & Sharon Ansel
April 1.............. 50th
Stanley & Harriet Phillips
April 1.............. 50th
Randall & Rayna Herman
April 6.............. 15th
Dan & Amy Weiss
April 21............. 10th
Do you have a special Mazal Tov to share?
A birth? A wedding? A special award? If you would
like this published in the Shofar, email
marketing@besyn.org or call 952-873-7307.
miigd xe f gn life cycles

Steve Kaplan & Juli Hanssen

April 26............. 15th
Amy & Ben Rajkowski
April 29............. 5th
Milton & Brina Krelitz
April 30............. 55th
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Celebrating Bnai Mitzvah...
life cycles miigd xefgn
April 21, 2012 29 Nisan 5772 Shmini
DOTAN AVIV APPELBAUM
Son of Yaffa Cohen-Appelbaum and Mark Appelbaum
Honoring Dotan on his bar mitzvah, his parents will be sponsoring the kiddush and
congregational Shabbat lunch.
Mitzvah Program: I participate in the HMJDS VOICE program, an annual event to allow students to participate in
mitzvot, where we make blankets, pack snack bags, pack lunches, make teddy bears or work at a Feed My Starving
Children station. During the week of VOICE every grade at the school does an additional project to help the needy or
to help the environment. I am taking care of a Green Cheek Conure, a type of parrot, that was abandoned and in need
of a foster home. Over the past year I have learned a lot about mitzvot and I will continue doing many mitzvot through-
out my lifetime.
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April 28, 2012 6 Iyar 5772 Tazria-Metzora
ALEXANDRA BRYCE HYMANSON
Daughter of Vickie Siegel and Tom Hymanson
Honoring Alexandra on her bat mitzvah, her parents will be sponsoring the kiddush
and congregational Shabbat lunch.
Mitzvah Program: One of my favorite mitzvot was serving dinner to homeless families who were being housed at
Temple Israel through the Families Moving Forward program. I really enjoyed meeting these families and playing with
the children. We had such a good time together, and I hope I was able to provide them with some happiness and let
them temporarily forget their struggles to find a home. Other mitzvot I performed this year include packing meals for
Feed My Starving Children, donating books and clothing to STEP, keeping kosher, and observing Shabbat. I look for-
ward to performing many more mitzvot in my lifetime.
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Important 2012
TaRBuT Dates
April 7 & 14
NO Session-PASSOVER
May 12
Session #29 - Shabbat Hinukh
Important 2012
Sunday Torah Plus Dates
April 8
NO Class - Passover
TaRBuT Students &
Teachers of the Month
March Students
1st Year
Lily Ann Bernard
Anthony David
Sophie Goldenberg
Gabrielle Herman
Madelina Hoffman
2nd Year Bet
Ezra Cohen
Emma Feinberg
Izzi Gilbert Burke
Josh Halper
Ilana Meisler
Julianna Prohofsky
3rd Year
Josh Borkon
Brianna Johnson
Charlie Rendelman
Jordyn Stillman
Rimonim
Talor Blustin
Shayan Gilbert Burke
Ivy Kaplan
Sarah Parnes
March Teachers
1st Year
Braden Spencer
Isabella Weisman
2nd Year
Ari Pepper
Benji Bloom
3rd Year
Rachel Wolfe
Rimonim
Brandon Klugman
May 5, 2012 13 Iyar 5772 Aharei Mot-Kedoshim
ELANA RAE WARREN
Daughter of Sheryl Sue and Steve Warren
Honoring Elana on her bat mitzvah, her parents will be sponsoring the kiddush and
congregational Shabbat lunch.
Mitzvah Program: One meaningful mitvah I have done was volunteering at STEP, the Saint Louis Park Emergency
Program. I helped organize and shelve food. Helping at STEP was meaningful to me because I was helping less for-
tunate people feed their families. I have also volunteered at the Sholom Home, packed food at Feed My Starving
Children, made Mishloah Manot, and done simple things like pick up trash, participate during services and observe hol-
idays and their traditions. Doing things for others really makes me feel that I am making a difference in someones life.
gauvhu vbaua vra ,c kjr vbkht
May 5, 2012 13 Iyar 5772 Aharei Mot-Kedoshim
HALEY ROSE WARREN
Daughter of Sheryl Sue and Steve Warren
Honoring Haley on her bat mitzvah, her parents will be sponsoring the kiddush and
congregational Shabbat lunch.
Mitzvah Program: I feel that doing mitzvot is important. I have performed many mitzvot: Feed My Starving Children,
helping out at the Sholom Home, STEP, and giving tzedakah to the National Heart Association. Doing mitzvot can be
as easy as participating in services and holidays. You don't just do mitzvot because they are commandments from
God, but you should do them because they can help those who are less fortunate. The most meaningful mitzvah to
me is feeding the poor because there is always someone in need of food whether in your own community or in other
parts of the world. It could be the difference between life and death.
gauvhu vbaua vra ,c vecr vhj
New Board, New USY: How YOU can be Involved
Mollie Feldman, Youth Director
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The USY Purim Carnival in March was a great success,
bringing the community together and offering an exciting
day out for young families. In addition to the Purim
Carnival, the Youth Department helped sort clothes and food
at the St. Louis Park Emergency Food Program and brought
a group of Kadimaniks on their first regional convention to Kadimah Kinnus
in Excelsior Springs, MO. April is packed with more great programs, and also
the an information meeting for USY Board in 2012-2013. USY Board is a
great way to get involved, have your voice heard, and shape the BERUSY
Chapter. There will be new positions and a new structure to the board in 2012-
2013. So, if youve ever thought about being a board member, come get all
the details! Make sure to mark these events down on your calendar:
APR. 9: (5-8th graders) Ultimate Afikomen Scavenger Hunt. Its time for
the most epic afikomen hunt ever! 5-8th graders are invited to come for a scav-
enger hunt competition through the whole synagogue to find the afikomen.
5:00-6:30pm.
APR. 15: (7-12th graders) RSVP for Minnesota Twins Game - Make sure
to RSVP by this date if you intend to go watch the Minnesota Twins with
MUSY on May 8th! Cost is $20/participant.
APR. 23: (9-12th grade girls) Ladies Night Out (LNO), 6:30-8:00pm -
Couldnt make the first meeting of Ladies Night Out? Dont worry! The sec-
ond meeting is this month so you have another chance! Hang out with other
9-12th grade girls in our chapter to share stories, snacks, and good company.
APR. 21: (9-12th graders) Israeli Bonfire Night, 9-10:30pm - USY is
invited to an Israeli Bonfire complete with music, snacks, and warm drinks.
Chaired by USY Board Member Matan Karasov.
APR. 22: (8-11th graders) USY Board Info Meeting, 1:30-3:00pm -
Interested in joining Chapter Executive or General Board for the coming
year? Things are changing next year, so come to an info meeting to learn how
the whole thing works! Everyone currently in 8-11th grade is eligible for next
years board.
APR. 26-29: Save the date for USY Emtza Region Spring Kallah!
Elections for Regional Executive and General Board take place at this con-
vention.
Looking Ahead...
MAY 6: Chapter Board applications due back to Mollie by 9:00pm.
MAY 8: (8th-12th graders) Go watch the Minnesota Twins with
BERUSY and the other Twin Cities chapters! RSVPs required to Mollie by
April 15. Cost is $20/person.
MAY22: USYBoard Elections for the 2012-2013 year. Come make your
vote count! 7:00-8:30pm
MAY 24: Come recognize outgoing and incoming board members at the
USY Final Banquet. Families are welcome and dessert will be provided.
7:00-8:30pm.
Visit WWW.BESYN.ORG/BERUSY for more events and details!
Want information about volunteering with the Youth Department?
Contact Mollie Feldman: mollie@bethelusy.org, (952)873-7330.
xre p e je p i g education and youth
A Message from
the Director
Karen Burton,
Aleph Preschool Director
The Aleph Preschoolers
are ready and prepared
for Passover. They learned how to make
matzah with a visit to the Living Legacy
Matzah Factory, performed a wonderful
Passover Play, created many lovely arts
and crafts, including seder plates and
Passover Haggadot. We will all enjoy this
special holiday of Passover together with
our families.
Please join us for our Musical Shabbat on
April 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fiterman
Chapel. It promises to be a morning filled
with ruach and music to delight everyone.
The Beth El Womens League so gra-
ciously sponsor the refreshments follow-
ing the service.
This month we will celebrate Yom
HaAtzmaut (Israels birthday) with many
exciting activities planned for our chil-
dren.
Mark your calendars for a Parent
Education Program with guest speaker,
Margie Hogan on April 23, at 7:00 p.m.
at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. This
event is cosponsored with the Early
Childhood Programs, Adath Jeshurun,
JCC, Bet Shalom, Temple Israel and Beth
El. The topic, Effect of Media on
Preschoolers is open to all families with
young children. We encourage you to join
us for cheese and wine and an enlighten-
ing talk on an important topic that effects
many of us.
Registration is open for next year and
summer camp, Chaverim BShemesh. If
you or anyone you know may be interest-
ed, please call the Aleph Preschool office
at 952-873-7320.
Save the date for Tiny Treasures Shabbat,
June 2, 2012. More details to follow.
You are always welcome to visit our class-
rooms and see our children in action.
Pack Food for Feed My
Starving Children
Do you have a couple hours
to help with a critical need?
Please volunteer to pack
meal packets at Feed My
Starving Children in
Chanhassen! Packing is
done every other month and
all are welcome to help
(young children recom-
mended to be at least in 3rd
grade and accompanied by an adult). Food is then delivered to
countries in need worldwide. For more information or to volun-
teer, please contact Norma Kaplan at skaplan6@comcast.net or
612-584-3099. The next opportunity to pack food will be Tuesday,
May 15, 6:00-7:30 pm., in Chanhassen.
Small Consumer Electronics Recycling Fundraiser
Donate your used hand-held electronics by bringing them to the
Beth El office during regular business hours. Your items are tax
deductible and will be recycled in accordance with EPAregulations
or refurbished by nonprofit Recycling Fundraiser (formerly
EcoPhones). All proceeds go directly to Beth El programs. The
acceptable items are: cellular phones, inkjet printer cartridges, lap-
top/notebook computers, MP3 players, digital cameras, digital pic-
ture frames, and portable navigation and GPS devices. For more
information, contact Committee Chair Mike Frisch at 952-933-
3169.
Learn more about Gemilat Hesed at
www.beysyn.org/acts-of-kindness
SHABBAT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Volunteers are needed to provide
transportation to Beth El from Knollwood
Place. If you are able to drive two
Knollwood residents to Shabbat Services
once or twice a month, please contact
Margie Goldfine at
smmaahome@aol.com.
KNEAD A HAND!
Volunteers needed to pick up and deliver
daily leftover baked goods from Seven
Stars Coffee Shop to local food shelves. If
you would like to volunteer for this mitzvah,
even one day a month, contact Jo Ann
Gruesner at jgruesner@gmail.com.
Do you need
a hand?
Were here!
Call our hotline at
952-873-7300 x 7350
Can you lend a hand?
We need you!
Contact Jo Ann Gruesner at
jgruesner@gmail.com
or call 952-873-7300 x 7350
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Ronald McDonald House
Monthly Sunday Brunch - May 6th, 2012
We have a great group of volunteers who volunteer
each month, but there is always room for more! If you
have never been to the Ronald McDonald House to
serve a meal, it is truly inspiring! If you dont, how-
ever, have the time to volunteer to come and serve,
donating a portion of the meal is another great way to
get involved. Our list of needs range from uncooked
eggs, hardboiled eggs, bagels, and juice to pans of
potatoes and egg-less dishes. Something for those
who like to cook and for those who like to shop! If
you are able to help out in either way, to get more
information or to get on to our monthly email list,
contact Mimi Klane at klaneys@msn.com or call
763-591-1844.
Loaves & Fishes
We help provide a wonderful meal for people in need
in South Minneapolis. Call Diana Rosen at 952-922-
7389 to reserve a place on our serving team.
The next opportunities to serve will be
Tuesdays, May 22 and July 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Earth Day
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Womens League News
Submitted by Karen Rubin, President
Womens League has some-
thing for every woman. We
have some wonderful pro-
grams that I know you will enjoy. If you
havent sent in your reservation for the
Lunch in the Harem program on April 22nd
do it today. This is going to be great fun, and
you wont want to miss it. (See page 10 for
details.)
Our study group on the Wives of the Rabbis
is great. Rabbi Olitzky really brings them to
life. Book club and book review both have
active participation. These programs are all
delightful ways to open your mind.
We are already starting to plan next year, and
we would love your input. Please call Karen
at 952-933-2248 with your ideas and com-
ments.
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Ongoing -- Bring a friend:
Mah Jongg
Learn or play Mah Jongg from and with the best, every 1st and 3rd
Sunday of the month. Join us Sunday, April 1st at 12:00 p.m. at Beth
El. Cost is just $5 and includes lunch. For more information, contact
Freada at 952-922-6667 or Marcy at 763-559-4593.
Book Club
On the first Tuesday of every month, please join us any time for a live-
ly, fun discussion and a chance to meet new members. The next meet-
ing will be April 3rd. Well review the book One Thousand White
Women by Jim Ferguson. Our next reviews will be May 1st (Start Up
Nation, by Dan Seor) and June 5th (The Dovekeepers, by Alice
Hoffman). For more information, contact Margie Howell at 952-829-
1867 or margiejhowell@hotmail.com.
Womens League Study Next study: April 10th
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Facilitated
by Rabbi Olitzky. Take an in-depth look at the Wives of the Rabbis
of the Talmud. All are welcome. Contact Carolyn Gerr at carolyn-
gerr@gmail.com or 952-938-1774.
or Lou Jurisz at 612-396-9270.
BEMA 2012 Coffeehouse Cabaret
A great evening to remember!
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The social hall was transformed with votive candles and tablescloths in funky
blues and creams...
The stage was set with a back drop of winter trees and twinkly lights...
The performers were fun, funny and fabulous with repertoire that ranged from
opera to blue grass to big band to classical to HILARIOUS...
The food was yummy and comforting (apple crisp, peach cobbler, big cookies and
bars!)...
The crowd was laughing, chatting and reminiscing...
The mood was relaxed and happy...
It was wonderful!
Thank you to all who helped make it a memorable evening for all, especially the
performers: Tom and the Lieberman, Gilah Mashaal, Gail Rosenblum,
Wendy Freshman, Leo Fine, Jeff Rudoy, Shari Rothman, and
John & Debbie Orenstein; our set designers, Larry Pepper and Craig Kupritz;
photographer, David Abrams; Graphic
Design, Danelle Cunningham; the
maintenance staff; and all the fabulous
bakers and set-up/take down crew, and
last, but not least, our event chairs,
Dana Yugend-Pepper and Riva
Kupritz, as well as our Cantor Audrey
Abrams! (See the upcoming Book of
Life this Fall for a list of all of our
wonderful volunteers!)
SAVE THE DATE ... Next years coffeehouse: January 26, 2013
Purim Shenanigans...
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OMG! What a season of Purim!
It started in January with weekly Sunday morning hamentashen rolling,
pinching, baking (and testing?) headed by Linda Tell and the Beth El
Womens League for one of their largest fundraisers of the year. There
were over 100 volunteers who, over the course of two months, came to
help produce 900 dozen hamentashen! Laughter was heard coming from
the kitchen every Sunday morning, along with fabulous smells and
yummy results!
ThenGemilat Hesed, under the direction of Marlene Bukstein,
Margie Goldfine and Lisa Neuman, headed up the annual Mishloah
Manot fundraiser. Boxes, generously donated by Chopper Mintz, were
packed by the Sunday Morning Torah Plus students and were filled with
Womens League hamentashen, candies, nuts, masks and more.
Over 150 boxes were shipped out all over the country, thanks to
the help of Jerry Raskin.
ThenLhiyot Bkesher (College Outreach Committee) packed
and shipped off another 80+ boxes of Mishloah Manot to our
children away from home so they could taste a bit of Beth El
from afar. This committee, is a vital part of keeping our kids con-
nected.
ThenDuring the week of Purim, Sunday started us off with an
amazing Purim Carnival, put on by our USY chapter as their big
fundraiser, with great silent auction items, fun games, bouncy toys, prizes, and
food galore. Tons of USY parents and kids volunteered to make this an amazing
success, under the direction of our youth director, Molly Feldman.
ThenWednesday night came with the Purim Extravaganza, Spiel and
Order, a fabulous reading of Megillat Esther and our great dance to finish off
the evening! The talent in our congregation is outstanding! The writers,
singers, musicians, cast and crew were dedicated and fun. And our megillah readers
get better and better each year. Spiel and Order was written by Rabbi Olitzky (with tweaks by
Kim Kivens and John Orenstein) and directed by Kim
Kivens. Special thanks to Marsha Campbell who kept the
bouncing ball going on the Powerpoint so we could follow the
megillah reading!
ThenThursday morningmore megillah reading (thanks to
all the readers for coming at 7 a.m.) and some really bad (and
a few good) jokes to lighten the morning.
ThenA few hours later, Aleph Preschool gathered for a
morning of frivolity a mini megillah reading and dancing,
dancing, dancing!
ThenThursday night boasted the Cirque Du Pruim City-Wide Young Adults Party which rocked
the night away! Many of our young adults helped to plan the event, including Amy Shapiro,
Marcus Magy, Shana Cohen and Sarah Gruber.
Special Thanks to the amazing maintenance crew at Beth El who over the course of these months
(and every day/week/month of the year) set up, tore down, re-set up, shlepped.you get the
ideachairs, tables, sets, risers, screens, boxes.We would be nowhere without them!
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zenexz tributes
Cantor Abrams Discretionary Fund
For Speedy Recovery of Cantor Abrams
Marvin & Bonnie Zeff
Greater Beth El
Happy Birthday to Beverlee Rockler Fine
The Liston Family
Happy Birthday to Danielle (Dasha) Spector
In Honor of Boris Peisahodin
Anthony & Elena Spector
In Honor of James VanderLindens Birthday
Adele Roth
In Honor of Sophia Spector
Anthony & Elena Spector
In Honor of the anniversary of Dr. Neil Kay and Micki Herman Kay
Deborah Shatin
In Memory of Anna Grosblat
Cantor Neil & Saranee Newman
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
In Memory of Bruce Karlen
Dr. H. Irving & Karen Katz
Michael & Bernice Frisch
In Memory of Dorothy Lehman
Susan Rees
In Memory of Greg Pomishs Father
Robert & Andrea Oleisky
In Memory of Lil Benenson
Lawrence & Michelle Shapiro
Mazel Tov on the Birth of Susan and Rick Bunins Granddaughter,
Whitney Rose
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
Hannah Bialick Yom Shalaim Fund
In Honor of Your Baby Boy, Noah Rubin
In Memory of The Mother of Barb Gerstenhaber
DeDe Armel
Jacob & Ann Scherling Scholarship Fund
Happy Birthday to Bobby Bloom on Her Special Birthday
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
Ldor Vador Capital Campaign
Happy Birthday to Jan Raskin on Her Special Birthday
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
In Memory of Marion Miller
Maxine Robbins
Mazel Tov on The Bar Mitzvah of Noah Jacob Smith
Gary & Barbara Krupp
Library Supplies Donation
In Memory of Anna Grosblat
In Memory of Bruce Karlen
In Memory of Merwin Beckelman
Judge Allen & Marcia Oleisky
Prayer Book/Sanctuary Fund
In Memory of Gunther Stern
Mazel Tov To Helen and Joe Abrahamson on Their 65th Anniversary
Burton & Diane Weisberg
Rabbi Davis Discretionary Fund
In Honor of Rabbi Alexander and Esther Davis
Dr. Joe Rine
In Memory of Bruce Karlen
Dr. Aaron & Judith Nathenson
Rose & Sol Bukstein Sukkah Fund
Mazel Tov on Daughter Carrie Buksteins Commencement
as a Nurse In December
Dr. Joe Rine
The David & Ida Bach General Scholarship Fund
In Honor of Mira Wolfes Bat Mitzvah
Marshall & Paula Lehman
The David & Marla Frank USY Scholarship Fund
In Honor of Larry Braufmans Reitirement
Clifford & Barbara Gerstenhaber
The Harry, Stanley and Charlotte Rappoport Israel Pilgrimage Fund
In Honor of Ruth and Harold Atkins 65th Anniversary
James & Maida Fruen
The Heifetz Aleph School Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Merwin Beckelman
In Memory of Tedda Neff
Raoul & Ferna Heifetz
The Jacki & Bill Broze Israel Trips for Adults Fund
In Memory of Natalie Westreich
William & Jacalyn Fruen Broze
The Max & Esther Rappaport General Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Ann Letween
Marshall & Susan Rappaport
The Michael & Nancy Schoenberger Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund
Mazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Abe Kern on Barry & Jens Marriage and on
Becoming Grandparents
Michael & Nancy Schoenberger
The Mort & Mollie Weinberg Congregation Gemilat Hesed Fund
In Memory of Ruth Elover
Ashley & Adam Block
The Nathan Gottesman Torah Fund
For Speedy Recovery of Betty Greenstein
For Speedy Recovery of Risa Hamburger
Hy Glasser
In Memory of Milton (Mickey) Cell
Eugene & Sally Gittelson
The Nemerov-Lava General Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Dr. Stacy Roback
Dr. Neil & Diane Hoffman
The Phyllis and Howard Harris Continuing Education Fund
For Speedy Recovery of Ione Stiegler
In Honor of the engagement of Jacki & Bill Brozes Daughter Heather
In Honor of the engagement of LouAnn Bongards Granddaughter Heather
In Memory of Anna Grosblat
Howard (Buddy) & Phyllis Harris
The Ralph Fine Israel Experience Fund
Mazel Tov on Beverlee Fines Recent Birthday
Dr. Joe Rine
The Roz & Sid Bearman Childrens Library Fund
In Honor of Penny Glassmans 65th Birthday
Sid & Roz Bearman
The Shirley R. Abelson Aleph School Fund
In Honor of Melanie Barrys Special Birthday
In Honor of The Birth of Tony and Alli Rubins Son
In Honor of The Birth of Your Son Louie Gelfand
Judge Allen & Marcia Oleisky
In Honor of Noah Smiths Bar Mitzvah
Judge Allen & Marcia Oleisky
Susan Rees
In Honor of Sam Orloffs Bar Mitzvah
Susan Rees
In Memory of Brenda Zucker
Elliott & Marlys Badzin
In Memory of The Mother of Barb Gerstenhaber
Martin & Sharon Kieffer
Shirley R. Abelson Aleph School Fund
In honor of the birth of Aurora Corinne Vinokur
In honor of the birth of Nathaniel Sam Falck
Rabbi Kassel Abelson
Abelson-Aronson Endowment Fund
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Dan & Amy Weiss
In honor of the 15th anniversary of Randall & Rayna Herman
In honor of the 15th anniversary of Steve Kaplan & Juli Hanssen
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Robert & Sharon Ansel
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Stanley & Harriet Phillips
In honor of the 55th anniversary of Milton & Brina Krelitz
In honor of the 5th anniversary of Amy & Ben Rajkowski
In memory of Claire Elizabeth Frick
In memory of Judge Bernard Dinner
In memory of Sara Maskor
In memory of Nancy Loue Miller
In memory of Corrine Corky Neuman
In memory of Marion Miller
In memory of Judith Rudman
In memory of Sharon Pollack
In memory of Michael Thomas
In memory of Meyer Keppy Steiman
In memory of Norma Bergan
Rabbi Kassel Abelson
Rabbi Kassel Abelson USY Leadership Fund
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Simon Mandel
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Adam Fiterman
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Geller
In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Lee Lehman
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Weinstein
In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Sollie Mandel
Rabbi Kassel Abelson
The Steven G. Rice Fund for physically &
Mentally Challenged
Loving memory of father, Abramham Armel
Deep appreciation to Gloria Rice for always
being there for her family
Healthy happy special birthday to Edward Michael Rice
Malka Rice
provide an important source of income, enabling Beth El to offer added services and pro-
grams and to make improvements to the facility. You can honor or remember family members and friends or special events with contributions to any of
the Beth El Endowment Funds or Program Funds. Send donations to: Beth El Synagogue, 5224 West 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55416. Indicate the
fund to which you want to contribute, the purpose of the contribution, and to whom you would like an acknowledgement sent. A complete listing of funds
are available by calling the front desk at 952-873-7300 or donate online at www.bethelsynagogue.org (click on Donate) If you would like to estab-
lish a new fund in your name or in the name of a loved one, please contact Marilyn Weisberg at Beth El, at 952-873-7303.
Beth El Gratefully Acknowledges the Following Contributions
This list reflects donations made to funds from February 1-February 29, 2012 Contributions received after February 29, 2012 will be listed in the
May 2012 issue of the Shofar. If you do not want your name listed, please include a note when you make your contribution.
Beth El Endowments and Program Funds
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New Traveling Exhibit Celebrates Machal Volunteers
Who Served in Israels War of Independence
During Israels War of Independence, approximately 4,000 Jewish
and non-Jewish volunteers from 29 countries risked their lives to
fight for the new Jewish state. These volunteers, known as Machal
Volunteers or Machalniks, are the focus of the exhibit, which
includes 16 historical photographs and storyboards created by
Machalnik Dr. Jason Fenton, which is now on display in the lobby
at Beth El. In 1948, Dr. Fenton then 16-years-old and orphaned
traveled to Israel to become a Machal Volunteer and search for his
older brother. The youngest-known Machalnik, Fenton convinced
army recruiters that he was a pilot, yet he had only flown a sport
plane a few times in his native England. After arriving in Israel,
Fenton found his brother in a local hospital recovering from a gun-
shot wound. Fentons brother persuaded army officials to assign
Fenton to the 4th troop, an antitank division in the Negev Desert.
The division fought with very few weapons, scavenging what they
could from the Egyptian army. Fenton served in the antitank unit for
two years, after which he immigrated to the United States. Most of
the surviving Machal Volunteers returned to their home countries,
but nearly 500 stayed or returned to Israel soon after. Not all
Machalniks survived, however. Over the course of the war, 122 lost
their lives fighting for Israels independence.
Gertrude Appleman
Sarahalee Magrisso
Margaret Bass
Ruth Kasdan
Ben Berkowitz
Esther Burke
Sam Blumenfeld
Sheldon & Rollye Winnig
Ruby Bolnick
Lynn & Michael Bolnick
David and Sylvia Borken
Michael & Paula Beugen
Florence Bright
Mitchell & Michelle Bloom
Louis Chapman
Myra Juster
Emma Charney
Glenn Charney
Joseph Cooper
Daniel Kvasnik
Muriel Kvasnik
Sam Kvasnik
Simon Dolgoff
Rita Cook
Shaina Chaya Dolinsky
Philip & Rivel Greenberg
Harley & Ellen Greenberg
Mary Dorshow
Sandy & Deborah Selnick
Abraham Fishman
Jerry Fishman
Henry Freier
Boris & Sara Zuk
In memory of:
Contributed by:
Devora Gardner
Bernard & Pauline Ratner
Ethel Gershone
Jeff & Eloise Gershone
Fannie Goldich
Louis Goldich
Louis Goldich
Fred Noah Gordon
Lee Gordon
Maurice Gordon
Joy Leslie Gordon
Moicey Goyhenberg
Zhan & Anna Berkovich
Matilda Graus
Steven & Norma Kaplan
Minnie Greene
Myron (Mike) & Joyce Shapiro
Henry Harris
Martin & Kay Harris
Melvin Harris
Marcia Goldberg Harris
Dora and Menachem Heilicher
Elissa (Lisa) Heilicher
Rachel Hershstein
Sam Kvasnik
Jacob (Jake) Jurisz
Louis & Shirley Jurisz
Harry Juster
Martin & Sue Ring
Ben Katz
David & Karen Katz
Ella Harris and Burt (Benedict) Kaukfam
Alvin & Audrey Kaufman
Yahrzeit Contributions
Robert Kraines
Shirlee Bank
Helen Lubet
Lawrence Spiegel
Richard & Judith Spiegel
Sylvia Lyons
Ronald & Abby Rabinovitz
Celia Marofsky
Morton & Artice Silverman
Ethel Miller
Esther Burke
Jacob Paul
Clare Schwartz
Lois Siegel
Ada Plesser
Dale & Debbie Hillman
Arlyn Pomush
Israel Pomush
Sheldon Pomush
Nathan & Darlene Schwartz
Abel Prohofsky
Bill Prohofsky
DeDe Armel
Cyril Rabinowitz
Brandon, Nicole & Lauren Rabinowitz
Esther Rabkin
Barbara Eiger
Fred Radin
Howard & Beverly Radin
Lewis Rein
Zelda Rein
Raoul & Ferna Heifetz
Max Rotenberg
Mark & Amy Rotenberg
Irwin Rubenstein
Dr. Randall & Lory Herman
Jeanette Rubenstein
Robert Wade
Isadore Widetsky
Sid & Roz Bearman
Sylvia Selnick
Sandy & Deborah Selnick
Dr. Morris Sherman
Blanche Singer
Robert Silvers
Dr. Frederick Silvers
Sadie Singer
Blanche Singer
Ida Stein
Lynda Stein
Lillian Sternfeld
Esther Burke
Judy Streigold
Dr. Harold & Ruth Kaiser
Rose Swirnoff
Arthur Zidel
Michael & Sandra Swirnoff
Mary Udison
Dolores Schlaifer
David Wener
Joy Wener
Kalman Zwiebel
Dr. Felix & Muriel Zwiebel
community xeaiva
The Howie Stillman Young Leadership Fund
Presents: An Evening with Dave Barry
Dave Barry is a humor columnist. For 25 years he was
a syndicated columnist whose work appeared in more
than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad.
In 1988 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.
Dave has also written a total of 30 books. Two of his
books were used as the basis for the CBS TV sitcom
"Dave's World". Dave has also made many TV appear-
ances. Join us Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7:00pm, at
Adath Jeshurun Congregation, for this annual program,
sponsored by the Stillman Fund, which includes the
presentation of the youth achievement award. The
evening is free and open to the public.
Semitic Idol VII "Magical Musical Mystery"
to be held at Adath Jeshurun Congregation
On Sunday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m.,YOU can be present
while, for the 7th year in a row, three contenders com-
pete for the title of University of Minnesota Hillel
Foundation's Semitic Idol Champion! For more details,
see SEMITICIDOL.COM or call 612-379-4026.
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Assistant Rabbi
Avi S. Olitzky
Rabbi Emeritus
Kassel E. Abelson
Cantor
Audrey Abrams
Cantor Emeritus
Neil Newman
Executive Director
Linda Goldberg
Finance Director
Jerry Frick
Education Director
Mary Baumgarten
Marketing & Communications Director
Danelle Cunningham
Youth Director
Mollie Feldman
Aleph Preschool Director
Karen Burton
President, Beth El Synagogue
Gil Mann
President, Women's League
Karen Rubin
President, Beth El Rishon USY
Brandon Klugman
President, Bethelders
Freada Golden
Upcoming Dates to Save
June 3: USY Emtza Region 60 Year Reunion
May 12: Shabbat Hinukh and Lhitraot
May 18-20: Stillman Weekend Created in the Image of God: A Jewish Imperative for Human
Rights with Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, Director of Rabbis for Human Rights North America
May 26: Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
Reminders in April
April 14: Yizkor recited during Shabbat services
April 19: Yom Hashoah (see page 12)
April 25: Yom Hazikaron
April 26: Yom Haatzmaut
May 6: Talmud Torah Benefit with Nate Berkus (see page 18)
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