Happy January Anniversary
1/18 Barbara & Henry Barnet
1/2 Michael Yoffe
1/3 Esther D. Cohen
1/3 Esther M. Levovitz
1/4 Helen Price
1/7 Eleanor Gerber
1/7 Edward Goldman
1/7 Masha Kirshman
1/8 Evalynn Poliakoff
1/9 Harry Yogman
1/10 Irving Litoff
1/11 Fred Bernanke
1/11 Harry Leader
1/11 Martha Mortge
1/11 Eleanore Stern
1/13 Pearl B. Cohen
1/14 Kate Feinstein
1/14 Jacob Steinberg
1/15 Max Brett
1/15 Laura B. Krafchick
1/17 Barbara Friedman
1/18 Daniel Axelrod
1/20 Eugenio Gerscovich
1/23 Mae B. Belowsky
1/24 Susan E. Portnoy
1/25 Miriam N. Sevy
1/26 Bess Blumenfeld
1/26 Mortimer Friedberg
1/28 Donald Haughay
1/28 Fannie Lichtenstein
1/31 Ann D. Finkelstein
Dear Congregation B’nai Israel Members,
This is my last issue of Temple Topics in which I am honored to
write a message as President of our beloved Congregation B’nai
Israel. The past three years as President of our Temple has been an
incredible honor for me.
When I first joined Congregation B’nai Israel, nearly 30 years ago,
I would have never dreamed I would be in a leadership position such as President
of our Temple. Temple President seemed to be a position held by giants within our
Jewish community. I am humbled by, and I appreciate the trust and confidence
you have put in me to lead our board. To quote Sir Isaac Newton, “If I have seen
further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” It has been a wonderful and
great pleasure serving our Temple and Board these last three years. I am looking
forward to the progress we will make the next three years, as I will be included in
the list of past Presidents of Congregation B’nai Israel.
We will vote on the board slate and a proposal to modify
our kitchen from Kosher to Kosher-Style.
Voting on all other matters requires attendance at the
meeting and our constitution states we do not recognize
proxies. Your attendance is vital so that we can have a
quorum and conduct Temple business. A quorum consists
of “not less than twenty-five percent of the membership in
good standing. A member in good standing shall be
deemed one who is not more than six months in arrears of
payment dues.” If you have any questions about your
status, please contact Susan Abelkop, our Financial
Secretary. Only members in good standing may vote or
serve on the Board.
Along with the meeting, we will enjoy a wine and cheese
social.
Thank you for your time and support of our congregation. I
look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmest regards,
Tina Lyon
President
Kitchen Changes: We are
proposing and have petitioned
changing the temple kitchen from
Kosher to Kosher-Style. This will
enable us to have non-kosher meats
since the expense and availability
of kosher meats has become an
issue.
Onegs for Temple Events: Sister-
hood needs willing volunteers to
provide light hors-d’oeuvres and a
dessert for after services and the
Jewish Forums. Dinners and other
special events will need more
volunteers to assist with everything
needed for these occasions. Contact
Peggy for dates when help is
needed and if you are available.
Final Bake Sale Report: We had a
successful bake sale this year and
sales have continued as we have a
few items left. Part of the proceeds
will be donated to Mobile Meals.
As always, planning starts soon for
the 2024 Bake Sale so we can
continue providing delicious baked
goods to our community and
members and of course raising
money for Sisterhood.
Officers for 2024:
Co-Presidents: Peggy Buchman &
Karen Fuller
Secretary: Barbara Leddy
Treasurer: Susan Abelkop
Corresponding Secretary: Fran
Hawkins
Peggy Ann Buchman
Sisterhood President
12/3 Shannon Smiley
12/4 Rebecca Seibel
12/14 Bogdan Gheorghiu
12/15 Stefanie Keen
12/15 Sharon Packer
12/15 Alexandra Poliakoff
12/18 Steven Graff
12/18 Richard Keen
12/20 Louise Garrell
12/28 Gary Koshak
12/29 Elaine Hyman
12/31 Dave Wood
12/1 Hannah E. Nabow
12/2 Seymour Feinstein
12/3 Clara Barbarash
12/8 Helen Klausner
12/9 Samuel Price
12/13 Frances Schwartz
12/15 Phil H. Singer
12/16 Sylvan Jack Cohen
12/18 Sondra Pincus
12/22 Morris Siegel
12/23 Tiffany Greenfield 12/25 Nettie Gelfand
12/25 Seymour Rosenberg
12/26 Joe Pincus
12/26 Thelma Yoffe
12/27 Sarah Cohen
12/27 Gershon Sandler
12/27 Max Silverman
12/29 Robert Lyon
12/29 Sheril A. Powers
12/30 Mary C. Bornstein
12/30 Rose Goldberg
12/30 Stanley Nabow