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MessengerCongregation Adath Jeshurun · Louisville, Kentuckywww.adathjeshurun.com MARCH 2017CELEBRATE PURIM!March 11th at Adath Jeshurun6:15 p.m. - Dinner, hamentaschen, costume parade, magic show and mask-making project! 10 per adult 13 & over. Children 12 & under are free! Sitter service is free. Reservationsrequired at adathjeshurun.com/purim or 458-5359. Deadline: March 3rd. Jointly sponsoredby AJ and KI, and made possible by the Rabbi Simcha Kling Education Fund of AdathJeshurun, and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence. 7:30 p.m. - Hear the full megillahreading with Ma’ariv sung to Beatles music!March 11th at Adath Jeshurun9:00 p.m. – Afterparty for those 21 & over, featuring an evening of magic, purim-inspiredcocktails, and a sweet & savory hamentaschen bar! 10 per adult includes two drink tickets.Reservations required at adathjeshurun.com/purim or 458-5359. Deadline: March 3rd.Jointly sponsored by AJ and YAD.March 12th at Keneseth Israel1:30 p.m. - Purim stations for hamentaschen baking, mishloach manot creating, Megillahmaking, arts & crafts and more! Event is free of charge. Reservations requested atrsvp@kenesethisrael.com or 459-2780. Jointly sponsored by KI and AJ.
MARCH CELEBRATION SHABBATSATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2016CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN2401 Woodbourne AvenueLouisville, KY 40205Synagogue Office Phone. . 502.458.5359Finance Office Phone . .502.649.8135Synagogue Office Fax . . .502.451.5634Preschool Office Phone . . .502.451.3434Cemetery Caretaker, Jody Bowling . .502.639.1301Website . . www.adathjeshurun.comFacebook .www.facebook.com/adathjeshurunEmail . .info@adathjeshurun.comOfficersPresident . .Dr. Armand RothschildVice President . . . Bill EsakovVice President . . . Howie EvansVice President . Helen SweitzerSecretary . .Craig FriedmanTreasurer . . . Jeff CalderonAssistant Treasurer .Joel LernerCemetery Warden . .Murray ToborowskyAssistant Cemetery Warden . . .Stephen J. EvansCome to AJ and celebrate your birthday oranniversary. All AJ members celebrating birthdaysand anniversaries during March are invited toparticipate in a group aliyah during morning worshipservices beginning at 9:30 a.m.March Milestone Anniversaries: Estella & Charles RosenbergBeth & Dick BransonArlene & Harvey KaufmanSusie & Philip GreenbergConnie & David Blue66 years59 years55 years25 years15 yearsAnniversaries are listed for first and every five years after that.Additionally, all anniversaries exceeding 50 years are listed. If your“Milestone Anniversary” is not listed, please call the synagogue office at458-5359 and provide them with your anniversary date. We look forwardto celebrating with you!MINYAN WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICYThe AJ morning minyan now follows school closings forthe Jefferson County Catholic schools, rather than theJefferson County Public Schools. Therefore, when theCatholic schools are closed or delayed due to inclementweather, morning minyan will NOT take place atAdath Jeshurun.Robert B. Slosberg l Rabbirabbi@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 111David A. Lipp l Cantorcantor@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 114Robin Silverman l Synagogue Administratorrsilverman@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 106-- AJ LOVES NEW BABIES -MAZAL TOV TO THESE AJ MEMBERS!Holly Southwick l Financial Administratorhsouthwick@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 104Katie Rubin & Will Etter on the birth of son, FranklinRubin Etter.Deborah Slosberg l Adult Education Coordinatordslosberg@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 115Jackie & Bill Rubin on the birth of grandson, FranklinRubin Etter.Kathy Ralston l Preschool Directorkralston@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 117Jerry Wolff on the birth of grandson, Azriel Goldwater.IN MEMORIAMMolly Evancho l Facility & Event Managermevancho@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 113The Congregation extends our condolences to the familyand friends of Stephen Frockt, Jackie Kanovitz, EstherLevitz, James Lewis, Joyce Loeser, Eunice Nadler, andSam Rosenberg.Laura Canfield l Administrative Assistantlcanfield@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 112Barbara Embry l Administrative Assistantbembry@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 105Tina Benningfield l Food Service Coordinatortbenningfield@adathjeshurun.com l ext. 116SHARED SUNDAY MINYAN SERVICESShared Sunday Minyan services with Keneseth Israel willcontinue per the schedule below:ALL SUNDAY MORNING Minyan services will beAJ held at Adath Jeshurun at 8:45 a.m.SUNDAY EVENING Minyan services will beKI ALLheld at Keneseth Israel at 5:45 p.m.SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICEThe next Short & Sweet Family Service is March 18thin the Slosberg Event Center from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.This student-led service is for children in gradesK - 7, their parents and grandparents. Thank youto the January 14th participants who led the entire service:Rachel Berdichevsky, Israel Davis, Mia Davis, Joseph Levinson,Stella Serchuk and Sophia Snyder. Email Deborah Slosberg atdslosberg@adathjeshurun.com for a part in the service for yourchild to prepare ahead of time. Mark your calendar for May 20th, thefinal session of the school year.2
SPONSOR A KIDDUSH LUNCHBAT MITZVAH OF JENNA HAILEY SHAPSTo sponsor a tax-deductible Kiddush lunchat AJ, please contact Molly Evancho atmevancho@adathjeshurun.comorcall458-5359. You can also obtain more informationon the AJ website at www.adathjeshurun.com/kiddushsponsor. The Congregation gratefully acknowledges thegenerosity of the following for their sponsorship of the ShabbatKiddush lunches:Jenna Hailey Shaps, daughter of Shane & HowardShaps, will be called to the Torah as a BatMitzvah on March 25, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Jennais the granddaughter of Sarah & Charles O’Koonand Lena & Spencer Shaps of Morris Plains, NewJersey. The family invites the entire congregationto worship with them and join them in a reception celebratingthis joyous occasion. March 11, 2017 – Sponsored by John & Renee Rothschild inhonor of John’s 97th birthday & the 84th anniversary of John’s barmitzvah. March 25, 2017 – Sponsored by Shane & Howard Shaps in honorof the bat mitzvah of Jenna Shaps.NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESBy AJ President, Dr. Armand RothschildHopefully, everyone is getting through the coldseason without too much difficulty. From anadministrative standpoint, the winter has beenfairly quiet. The AJ Board did not meet in Novemberor December due to so many board membersbeing out of town, and the fact that there wereno pressing issues at the time. The synagoguewas still a busy place. We celebrated Rabbi Slosberg’s 35thanniversary at Adath Jeshurun in November, and had a wonderfulChanukah celebration in December. February events included aHamentaschen Bake, a Men’s Club gathering to watch Louisvillebasketball, and the annual Music Festival featuring two wonderfulcollege a capella groups. A Purim celebration, including a visitingmagician is planned for March. As always, Melton continues tobe a great and ongoing success as more and more people from allover Louisville take advantage of this opportunity to learn aboutJudaism.LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS ACLASSICAL SYMPHONY AT ADATH JESHURUN!Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.“Sectionals” is a term used by musicians to describethe different families of instruments as they separatefrom the full body of the orchestra to rehearse orperform. Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestraoffer music by each section of the orchestra. Thereare amazing works for wind orchestras and gloriouspieces for string bands. A piece for the brass sectionis sure to show off the heroics of the trumpets and trombones. Theorchestra comes together at Adath Jeshurun for a performanceof Sergei Prokofiev’s “Classical Symphony.” Tickets are 20 perperson and can be purchased by calling the Louisville Orchestra at587-8681 or online at www.louisvilleorchestra.org.Our preschool continues to be an area of strength for ourcongregation. Enrollment is at full capacity. Strong leadership,dedicated staff, highest-quality nutritional meals, as well asinvestment in infrastructure, such as the renovated HVAC system,has created an environment that parents feel good about whenentrusting their children to its care. It has the distinction of beingone of the preeminent preschools in the area.AJ PRESCHOOL PASTA SUPPER & SILENTAUCTION FUNDRAISER!After some trying times at LBSY, things seem to have settled down.Classes are being held at the JCC, and with a new administrativestaff, the school is back on track providing appropriate trainingfor our students. The clergy and staff are dedicated to providingthe optimum learning environment so that our children have theknowledge and ability to continue as participating Jews when theybecome adults.Sunday, March 5th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.All are welcome to attend a fun-filled familyevening featuring a delicious pasta dinner, liveentertainment, a magician, a lollipop tree withprizes, raffle drawings and awesome items to bid onin the silent auction. Silent auction items includecondominiums in Florida and Lake Cumberland,children’s items, dining certificates, jewelry, giftitems and much more! For information, please contact the AJPreschool at 451-3434 or visit www.ajpreschool.com.One of our ongoing projects is the Sustainability Committee,whose task is to ensure the long-term viability of our congregation,by maintaining and increasing our membership. We continue to tryto determine which experiences are relevant to our congregantswhen interacting with the synagogue and other members. With thehelp of a grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, wehave engaged the services of a Community-Building Consultantwho is training members of the committee. Their job will be tohave conversations with AJ members to help determine programsand activities which will encourage greater participation at thesynagogue. The more diverse the input, the more likely it is we willcreate programs and activities that are appealing to the greatestnumber of congregants. Take a moment to think about whatprogram or activity would make you more likely to attend an eventat the synagogue. Share it with the committee member when theycontact you, or send us an email. Stay involved!ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTERPRESCHOOLS IN LOUISVILLE!Every AJ Preschool class was filled in the first twodays of open enrollment for the 2017 – 2018 schoolyear! If you are interested in getting your child’sname on the waiting list, contact the AJ Preschooloffice at 451-3434.3
MARCH ADULT EDUCATIONTaught by Deborah Slosberg on the followingSundays: March 12, 19, & 26. For moreinformation, contact Deborah Slosberg atdslosberg@adathjeshurun.com.Plantings at the AJ Cemetery may be arrangedthrough the synagogue office. All cemeteryplantings must be prepaid. As always, costsinclude the price of plants, the labor to plantthem, as well as the irrigation andmaintenance. For a timely, attractiveplanting, please complete this form and return it with yourcheck to the synagogue office by April 21, 2017. All orderswill be planted by May 12th (weather permitting.)10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Beginning Prayer Book HebrewExplore the meaning of the prayers and their place in the servicethrough recognizing key words and basic Hebrew grammar.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The ProphetsDiscussion of the coming week’s haftarah, in Hebrew with Englishtranslation.SHABBAT SCHOLARGrave Name(s):Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Susan Silverman willbe our Shabbat Scholar on March 18th in the RothFamily Board Room, following the kiddush lunch,around 12:15 p.m.Purchasers Name:Phone #: Single HeadstoneDouble HeadstoneTriple Headstone 85 110 130 125 Per Course – OR – 50 Book Fee if enrolled inJanuary Genesis or Exodus courses!TUESDAY EVENING OPTIONS: MARCH 14 – MAY 236:30 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.“Magicians, Witches, Angels & Demons in the Bible & Beyond”Instructor: Rabbi Laura MetzgerPurchasers Name:Phone #:Please indicate below whichcontribution category you wishto support. All contributions willbe listed in The Messenger.7:50 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.“Bereshit II (Genesis) The Story of the First Jewish Family”Instructor: Deborah SlosbergTHURSDAY MORNING OPTIONS: MARCH 16 - MAY 259:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.“Shemot II (Exodus) From Slavery to Sinai”Instructor: Deborah Slosberg 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.“Magicians, Witches, Angels & Demons in the Bible & Beyond”Instructor: Rabbi Laura MetzgerChaiDouble ChaiTriple ChaiQuad ChaiGarden Guardian 18 36 54 72 108Total amount due: Check enclosed (payable to Adath Jeshurun) Charge my credit card on file in the synagogue office Charge MasterCard/Visa #:Expiration Date:10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.“Jews in America”Instructor: Rabbi Stanley MilesAll courses take place at Adath Jeshurun. Scholarships are availablefor all classes. For more information, contact Melton DirectorDeborah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359.Register online at www.jewishlouisville.org/melton. The FlorenceMelton School of Adult Jewish Learning is sponsored by CongregationAdath Jeshurun in collaboration with the Jewish Community Centerand with support from Congregation Anshei Sfard, Keneseth IsraelCongregation, Temple Shalom and the Temple. This program is madepossible by a generous grant from the Jewish Heritage Foundationof Louisville and the Dorothy Levy Memorial Fund. Scholarshipsprovided by the Jewish Federation of Louisville.Mail to:Congregation Adath Jeshurun2401 Woodbourne AvenueLouisville, KY 40205Attn: Cemetery PlantingsYou may also order begonias and/or donate for the flower gardensonline at: www.adathjeshurun.com/cemeteryplantings.4
SHABBATON WITH RABBI SUSAN SILVERMANMARCH 17 & 18, 2017Yes, Rabbi Susan Silverman is the sister of comedian,Sarah Silverman! Susan Silverman grew up with parentswho were atheists. Yet, as a young adult, she shockedeveryone who knew her and became a reform rabbi. She isalso an author, activist and adoptive mom. She has recentlywritten a book called “Casting Lots” about her decision to adopttwo sons from an Ethiopian orphanage. Additionally, she is onthe Board of Directors of “Women of the Wall,” a group workingto attain social and legal recognition of women’s rights to wearprayer shawls, pray, and read from the Torah, collectively andaloud, at the Western Wall.Friday, March 17th5:45 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service6:45 p.m. Kiddush Supper - Reservations are required and can be made at:www.jewishlouisville.org/silverman or by calling 238-2739.Adults/ 12. Kids under age 12 eat free! Reservation deadline isMarch 10th.7:30 p.m. Rabbi Silverman will speak on “Women of the Wall.”Talk made possible by the Jewish Federation of LouisvilleSaturday, March 18th9:30 a.m. Shabbat Service. Rabbi Silverman will present the D’var Torah on“What it Means to be Jewish.”11:30 a.m. Kiddush Luncheon12:15 p.m. Rabbi Silverman will serve as Shabbat Scholar, and will speak onher experience with adoption.Talks made possible by the Rabbi Simcha Kling Education Fundof Congregation Adath Jeshurun5SIGNED COPIES of “Casting Lots”can be preordered for 24.99.Call the JCL at 238-2739 byMarch 6th to place your order.The books will be available forpickup at Adath Jeshurun onMarch 17th and 18th.
CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN’S ANNUALAJ MEMBERS: 30 adult 15 child ages 6–12GUESTS: 50 adult 25 child ages 6–12CHILDREN: 5 ages 0-5Enjoy a first-night catered KOSHER seder led by Rabbi Slosberg, with music by Cantor Lipp. Experience the highlights of thetraditional seder in a refreshingly brief time. Open to the entire community! A haggadah will be provided for each participant touse.Space limited to the first 200 paid reservations, accepted on a first-come-first-served basis until Monday, April 3rd, or until roomcapacity is reached. Reservations received after April 3rd, or after room capacity is reached, will be placed on a waiting list andfilled only if others cancel. If you are unable to afford the cost of the seder, please contact Rabbi Slosberg at 458-5359 or email:rabbi@adathjeshurun.com.For reservations, mail the form below with payment to AJ, or register and pay online at www.adathjeshurun.com/seder. Allreservation forms must include the names of every person attending the seder. Forms received without the names of participantswill not be processed. Questions? Contact Molly Evancho at mevancho@adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359.AJ PASSOVER SEDER RESERVATION FORM Reservations processed in the order they are receivedName:Address:City, State, Zip:Phone: Email:Names of all those attending the seder:# of AJ Adult members attending at 30 each:# of AJ Child members attending at 15 each:# of Adult guests attending at 50 each:# of Child guests attending at 25 each:# of Children 5 & under at 5 each:# of Children in Sitter Service at 5 each:List ages of children in sitter service:Total Due: Check enclosed Charge my credit card on file in the synagogue office Charge MasterCard/Visa #:Expiration Date:RESERVATIONDEADLINEAPRIL 3rdOR UNTIL ROOMCAPACITY IS REACHEDMail to: Adath Jeshurun 2401 Woodbourne Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 Attn: Community Seder6
Adath Jeshurun CalendarSunday57th of AdarMonday68th of AdarLBSY & HSJSTuesdayWednesdayMarch 2017 - 5777Thursday13rd of Adar24th of AdarLBSY9:30a Melton79th of Adar810th of Adar911th of Adar6:30p MeltonLBSYTa'anit Esther5:30p AJPreschoolPastaSupper& Silent Auction1315th of AdarShushan Purim1416th of Adar1517th of Adar1618th of Adar6:30p MeltonLBSY9:30a Melton6:27pCandle lighting1719th of Adar6:45pKiddush Supper7:30p Presentationby RabbiSusan Silverman2224th of Adar2325th of Adar2022nd of AdarLBSY9:30a Melton7:30p Board ofTrustees Meeting281st of Nisan7:30pLouisvilleOrchestraPerformsat AJ292nd of NisanLBSY & HSJSRosh Chodesh NisanLBSY9:30a Melton10:30/11:30aHebrew Classes6:30p MeltonLBSY & HSJS2123rd of Adar6:30p Melton10:30/11:30aHebrew Classes5:45p Minyan at KI2628th of AdarSaturday46th of AdarParashat TerumahCelebration Shabbat7:04p Havdalah1113th of AdarParashat TetzavehShabbat ZachorKiddush lunch in honorof 97th birthday ofJohn Rothschild6:15p Purim Dinner7:11p Havdalah8:30a MorningMinyan Special TimeHSJS10:30/11:30aHebrew Classes1:30p Wise-Aging1:30p AJ/KI PurimActivities at KI5:45p Minyan at KI1921st of Adar6:20pCandle lighting1012th of Adar9:30a Melton5:45p Minyan at KI1214th of AdarFriday35th of Adar2729th of Adar303rd of Nisan7:41pCandle lighting314th of Nisan7:47pCandle lighting5:45p Minyan at KI7:15 a.m.9:30 a.m.8:45 a.m.5:45 p.m.7:34pCandle lighting2426th of AdarMONDAY - FRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAYS & HOLIDAYSEVERY AFTERNOON - (Sunday evening minyan held at KI)79:00p AJ/YADAfterparty for Over 211820th of AdarParashat Ki TisaShabbat Parah9:30a D’var Torah byRabbi Silverman10:30a Short & SweetFamily Service12:15p ShabbatScholar:RabbiSusanSilverman8:18p Havdalah2527th of AdarParashatVayakhel-PekudeiShabbat HaChodeshBat Mitzvahof Jenna Shaps8:25p Havdalah
AJ IS VERY APPRECIATIVE FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS!FUNDDedication of two Mahzor Lev ShalemDedication of one Siddur Lev ShalemTRIBUTETYPEMemoryMemoryDedication of one Siddur Lev ShalemHonorAbe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery FundAbe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery FundAbe & Ruth Rosenstein Cemetery FundAgeless WisdomAgeless WisdomAgeless WisdomAJ EnergyhelpAJ yMemoryHonorAJ EnergyhelpAJ EnergyhelpAJ EnergyhelpAJ EnergyhelpAJ PreschoolAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundAJ Tribute FundArnold J. Levin Simcha FundArnold J. Levin Simcha FundBetty Hanover Carney Mahzor FundBetty Hanover Carney Mahzor FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretionary FundCantor’s Discretiona
AJ PRESCHOOL PASTA SUPPER & SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER! Every AJ Preschool class was filled in the first two days of open enrollment for the 2017 – 2018 school year! If you are interested in getting your child’s name on the waiting list, contact the AJ Preschool office at 451-343
