The Shofar - Etz Chayim Congregation



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Dear Friends:

This Shabbat will be my final Shabbat in Hunstville! I have the distinction of having served Etz Chayim for 6 years --a record that will last at least as long as Hank Aaron's 755 home runs. During Shabbas I hope that I will get an opportunity to say farewell to each and everyone of you and wish you well in the future.

Thanks for the memories,

Rabbi Allan Meyerowitz

Last Rabbi Weekend:

• May 2 – 4, 2008

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On May 18th, at 11:30 a.m., the Israeli Independence Celebration 60th Birthday will be held at the synagogue. Fhlomat Daniel is coming from Connecticut to speak. There will be games for the children outside. Lunch will be served after the program, with both Israeli and American food.

On May 19th, at 11:30 a.m., the Sisterhood will hold a General Membership Meeting at Grille 29 in Providence. A reminder postcard will be mailed out to all members. Election of Officers will be held, and nominations will be taken from the floor.

This has been a very successful year for our Sisterhood. We were very blessed to have such a

caring and dedicated team of women, who worked hard to make things happen. Our accomplishments included providing some great meetings and programs, supporting synagogue activities, offering fun social events, and holding successful fundraisers. Our goal is to get more people involved, so please come join us!!

A heartfelt thanks to all of you who contributed!!

Shalom,

Sue Paddock

Etz Chayim Sisterhood President

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|MEN’S CLUB |

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|Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 8 PM at the Synagogue. |

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|MENS CLUB ANNUAL DUES $10.00: Now Payable |

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|IMS:  deliveries are made bi-weekly to FOOD PANTRY AND FIRST STOP. Please |

|remember these important projects. Drop off a few items at the synagogue |

|entry way. They will greatly appreciate your mitzvah. |

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|SIMCHA AND MEMORIAL PLAQUES:  $50.00 AND $75.00 RESPECTIVELY. Please call Joe|

|Sacks for further details at 883-1889. |

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|HAVE A GREAT DAY, JOE |

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We are saddened to advise you that Mr. Jeshua Wischinsky, Grandfather of Sam Kleiner, died April 26, 2008 in the Chicago, IL area. The funeral services were held in Arlington Heights,IL on Monday, April 28, 2008.

He was 93 years old and had been struggling with a number of health conditions for a while. He is survived by his daughters and their children.

The family has requested that memorials be sent to: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104

Or, The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004

 

May God comfort the Wischinsky-Kleiner family along with all the other mourners of Israel and Jerusalem.

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Ori Ben Shalom an Israeli student studying Marketing at UAH spent Sunday morning April 6th with the kids of TBS/Etz Chayim Sunday school. He spoke

about growing up in Israel and visited all of the classes to spend individual time with the kids. Ori played soccer at UAH last semester and played a pick up game with the students. The kids all had a great time and look forward to his next visit (see Photo).

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Yom Hashoah

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thursday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.

The Jewish Federation of Huntsville

& North Alabama

The New Room

Trinity United Methodist Church

607 Airport Road, S.W.

Reception to follow

For information, contact

Sue Farbman, chairperson,

256-883-5471

lfarbman@

Israel Independence 60th Year Celebration

The Jewish Federation of Huntsville

& North Alabama

Sunday, May 18, 11:30 AM

At the Synagogue

Games, Prizes, Crafts for the Kids

Lunch: Israeli & American Food

Speaker: Shlomit Daniel

No Charge, come One Come All

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Building Fund

From: Diane & Stan Belsky

Thanks to all who sent me their kind wishes and kept me in their prayers during my recent illness.

To: Ted Roberts - A speedy recovery

From: Harriet & Joe Sacks

To: B.J. Brigadier - We wish you bundles of sunshine and healthier days ahead.

From: Janet & Morris Schindler

To: B. J. Brigadier - To let you know we are thinking of you and pray for you to get well soon.

To: Robin Kirby - Continued good health.

To: Cecily Hovanes - In Memory of her husband, John Hovanes.

From: Sara & Charles Crocker

From: Robin & Bruce Slomka

From: Mr. & Mrs. Howard Levingston

For the Building Fund 

From: Millie & Max Rosenthal

To: Cecily Hovanes - In Memory of John Hovanes

From: Shirley & Ted Roberts

To: B. J. Brigadier - Thinking about you, hope you have a speedy recovery.

Outdoor Lighting Fund

In Memory of Gertrude and Perry Schlein by their daughters, Natha Hancock and Robin Slomka and their families.

Sisterhood Fund

From: The Liles Family

To: B.J. Brigadier - We are thinking about you and we know that your strong will, will get you through this difficult time.

Remember the food pantry on your Oneg. First Stop needs personal hygiene items. Bring a few cans of food when possible.

Be sure to visit our website for the latest news…

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Online Donations are Now Possible

Make a donation the Etz Chayim

Website using Paypal. Look for

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|WHATS A MILLIGRAM ?? |

For a $5.00 per message donation Millie Rosenthal will send a handwritten message from you to acknowledge a Simcha or loss. These donations will also appear in the Shofar. Help your synagogue, send a Milligram. Call or e-mail Millie.

|May Calendar 2008 |

|Date |Time |Event |Place |

|5/1 |7:00 P |Holocaust Remembrance Day |Trinity Church |

|5/2 |7:30 P |Friday Services |EC |

|5/3 |9:30 A |Shabbat Services |EC |

|5/3 |8:00 P |Adult Study |EC |

|5/4 | |Rabbi Visits Religious School |TBS |

|5/18 |11:30 A |Israel Independence |EC |

| | |Celebration | |

|5/19 |11:30 A |Sisterhood General Membership |Grill 29 |

| | |Meeting | |

Unless otherwise noted Shabbat Services are Friday night 7:30pm, Saturday 9:30am

|YARTZEITTT |

|May-4 |Nissan 29 |Joseph Goldstein* |

|May-5 |Nissan 30 |Leo Ginsburg |

|May-6 |Iyar 1 |Frieda Margol Katz |

|May-16 |Iyar 11 |Rose Harrison* |

|May-17 |Iyar 12 |Harriet Herbin |

|May-19 |Iyar 14 |Perry M. Schlein* |

|May-20 |Iyar 15 |Sarah Kauffman* |

|May-20 |Iyar 15 |Dexter Burdeshaw |

|May-21 |Iyar 16 |Ruth Cohen* |

|May-21 |Iyar 16 |David Kopkin* |

|May-24 |Iyar 19 |Anna Polin* |

|May-24 |Iyar 19 |Alex E. Streit* |

|May-26 |Iyar 21 |Irwin M. Schindler |

|May-26 |Iyar 21 |Richard Harris |

|May-28 |Iyar 23 |Aaron Rodkin* |

|May-29 |Iyar 24 |Betty Kamisher* |

|May-29 |Iyar 24 |Elaine Ornstein |

|May-30 |Iyar 25 |Morris J. Green* |

|May-30 |Iyar 25 |Rita Fleishman* |

|May-31 |Iyar 26 |Linda Lindy* |

|May-31 |Iyar 26 |Lawrence Kamisher* |

|ANNIVERSARIES |

|May 19 |Ralph and Barbara Donsky |

|May 20 |Harriet and Joe Sacks |

|May 24 |Lauren and Steve Goodman |

| Shabbat Onegs & Candle Lighting |

|Fri, May 2 |Light Candles: 7:14 PM |

| |Oneg: Shapira |

|Shabbat, May 3 |Shabbat Ends: 8:14 PM |

| |Parshah: Kedoshim |

|Fri, May 9 |Light Candles: 7:20 PM |

| |Oneg: Hall |

|Shabbat, May 10 |Shabbat Ends: 8:20 PM |

| |Parshah: Emor |

|Fri, May 16 |Light Candles: 7:25 PM |

| |Oneg: Kolchin |

|Shabbat, May 17 |Shabbat Ends: 8:26 PM |

| |Parshah: Behar |

|Fri, May 23 |Light Candles: 7:30 PM |

| |Oneg: Zelickson |

|Shabbat, May 24 |Shabbat Ends: 8:32 PM |

| |Parshah: Bechukotai |

|Fri, May 30 |Light Candles: 7:35 PM |

| |Oneg: Edmondson |

|Shabbat, May 31 |Shabbat Ends: 8:37 PM |

| |Parshah: Bamidbar |

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|BIRTHDAYS |

|May 4 |Sandra Anderson |

|May 5 |Alexis Burdeshaw |

|May 8 |Diana Polin |

|May 10 |Michael Adams |

|May 13 |June Lash |

|May 15 |Sandra Wiederecht |

|May 19 |Jared Ralston |

|May 20 |Glenn Polin |

|May 22 |Fernando Cerezo |

|May 22 |Gina Yalowitz |

|May 22 |Benjamin Lash |

|May 23 |Jordan Hall |

|May 24 |Jake Adams |

|May 25 |Larry Levitt |

|May 25 |Ron Stauffer |

|May 28 |Jeff Yalowitz |

|May 31 |Brenda K. Liles |

|May 31 |Sarah Sacks |

|ETZ CHAYIM BOARD MEMBERS |

|President | |Dennis Bulgatz |

|Vice-President | |Jeff Yalowitz |

|Treasurer | |Michal Hall |

|Recording Secretary | |Holly Kent |

|Corresponding Secretary | |Michelle Lapidus |

|Trustees | |Abbe Adams |

| | |Brenda Liles |

| | |Larry Weinberger |

| | |Larisa Thomason |

| | |Sam Kleiner |

|Mens Club Representative | |Joe Sacks |

|Sisterhood Representative | |Mille Rosenthal |

Let us know if you currently do not get an email version of the Shofar and would like to receive it. sa@etzchayim-

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• PUBLIX in HAMPTON COVE The Publix on Whitesburg has special deals on some Kosher Cornish Hens (almost half price) and they have also stocked up on a lot of other Kosher chicken & meat. They want to sell this Kosher meat soon, if possible. Please try to help.

• We just got a bunch of Passover items from the Redstone Commissary. The items include Matzah, Egg Matzah, Syrup, Matzah Meal and other items. They are in the back room of the synagogue. Please help yourself. Max

• May 18th – Temple Night With The Chefs…stay tuned for more information from Arlene Averbuch

• Independent Musical Productions will present Stephen Schwartz’s Children of Eden on June 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on June 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. This innovative musical holds meaning on many levels. The basis for the play is Genesis—the stories of Adam and Eve and Noah’s Ark. But audiences immediately realize that the relationships between Father and Adam and Eve and Father and Noah’s family relate to earthly families, their immediate challenges, and their generational legacies. This is truly a show that all ages can enjoy. Tickets are available at Harrison Brothers, Gates Cleaners, A.B. Stephens Music, and Off Campus Bookstore. Tickets for children, students, and seniors, as well as family packs and group tickets are available at discounted rates. For phone reservations, call 859-2563. Tickets may be purchased online at For additional information, call Sue Farbman, 883-5471.

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