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January 2027 - #26
Upcoming Events
Jan 1, Friday - NO SERVICES - New Years weekend
Jan 8, Friday - 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader; Steve Cantor
Jan 15, Friday - Shabbat & a Show; ?? Leader; Bob Cantor
Jan 22, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat, Anna Jaffe (followed by dinner)
Jan 29, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader; Steve Cantor
Feb 5, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader; Bob Cantor
Feb 12, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat & a Show; ?? Leader; Bob Cantor
Feb 19, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader. Steve Cantor
Feb 26, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat, Rabbi Howard (followed by dinner)
Mar 5, Friday - 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader; Bob Cantor
Mar 12, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat & a Show; ?? Leader; Bob Cantor
Mar 19, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat; ?? Leader. Steve Cantor
Mar 26, Friday 6 PM - Shabbat, Anna Jaffe (followed by dinner)
Help us fill this list
SHABBAT SERVICE LEADERS NEEDED & APPRECIATED
Starting in 2027, In addition to our Rabbinic leadership, a dedicated group of our members have each committed to leading a service about 3 times each during the coming year on a rotating schedule.
If you would like to give it a try on the bima - whether as service leader, cantor, sermon, or any combination - then ...
EMAIL office @beit-echad.net,
Here's What's Inside
Page 2 - President Steve's view - “ Nevoriereataouams"— Jeffrenberg'
Small Congregation, Strong Foundation:
The Future of Beit Echad Depends on All of Us
As we move further into the Jewish New Year of 5787, I want to take a moment to reflect on Beit Echad and the importance of maintaining a strong Jewish community here in St. Joseph.
Although we are a small congregation, we have much to be proud of. We continue to come together for Shabbat services, holidays, celebrations, and community activities. These opportunities allow us to stay connected to our faith, our traditions, and, just as importantly, to one another.
One of my priorities is to see Beit Echad remain an active, welcoming, and meaningful part of our community. We have accomplished a great deal since coming together as one congregation, and while there are still challenges ahead, I believe we have a strong foundation on which to build.
Looking Ahead in 5787
Something I have come to appreciate is just how much we depend on the participation and generosity of our members. Whether it's helping with services, preparing an Oneg, organizing an event, serving on a committee, making a financial contribution, or simply attending services and activities, every effort makes a difference. We all have something to offer, and no contribution of time or support is too small.
I also recognize that we are asking a lot of a relatively small group of people. My hope is that in the coming year, we can encourage more members to become involved, share responsibilities, and bring new ideas to the table. The future of Beit Echad doesn't rest with any one person or with the board alone. It depends on all of us working together.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has helped Beit Echad become what it is today. Your continued commitment gives me confidence that, together, we can keep Jewish life active, meaningful, and connected here in St. Joseph.
As we look ahead, may we continue to strengthen the friendships, connections, and sense of community that make Beit Echad so special. I wish you and your families good health, happiness, and peace in the months ahead.
Shalom,
Steven Rosenak, O.D. President
Exciting Rabbi Leadership Changes For 2027
Rabbi Brendan Howard
Anna Jaffe, Cantor & student Rabbi
Rabbi Beryl Padorr
For the past two years - ever since our opening - Beit Echad has enjoyed welcoming Rabbi Padorr to lead our services. Rabbi Padorr led our very first services and each month since, typically on the last Friday, including a healthy discussion on the following Saturday morning on a variety of Jewish topics. We have delighted in her music and guitar, as well as the tambourines to make our Friday nights welcome the Shabbat “bride” with delight. We plan to continue her employment in the new calendar year, with the addition of other leaders.
Over the past year, we have been exposed to, and enjoyed the leadership of, Rabbi Rudnick on the High Holy Days, Anna Jaffe (a Student Rabbi) as guest cantor during our Shabbat Shuvah Shir l'Shabbat service, and our own member - and newly ordained Rabbi - Brendan Howard for Friday night services.
As we look to the future, we are excited for our congregation to welcome additional leadership to provide a range of new experiences with music, singing, and leadership topics. With that in mind, the Board approved a new leadership process for 2027. Instead of having Rabbi Padorr every month, we will have a rotation sharing leadership through the 12 months of 2027. This offers a diverse perspective and hopefully encourages even more congregants to join us and experience Shabbat. Of course, our Rabbi Dinners sponsored by the Sisterhood will continue to make it a festive evening.
With the above in mind, Rabbi Padorr will lead four services in 2027 (during the months of April thru July). The other 8 months will be split between Rabbi Brendan Howard and Anna Jaffe. We plan to have Rabbi Rudnick again lead our High Holyday Services in 2027 - see his message on page 3 requesting your HHD feedback.
Beit Echad is grateful for Rabbi Padorr and the richness she has brought to our congregation. And we are even more excited for 2027 as Beit Echad grows in its offerings to its members.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!
Let's not forget our lay leader cantors: Steve and Bob. Most of the year, we are blessed to have them to fill out our Friday night services as a leader and/or Cantor. Familiar with the tunes and ritual, they are the unpaid, reliable background that we have come to expect not only for Friday nights, but also festivals and (sadly) funerals, so that Beit Echad and the St. Joseph community can have a well-rounded Jewish life-cycle experience.
However, what do we do when neither is available? It has been suggested that we have an out-of-the-box back-up by recording the musical selections so that on those occasions we can use an alternate Cantor/digital Cantor ... AC/DC. Sure, it's not the same; perhaps not ideal. But as we have found (by expanding our rabbinic leadership) - and has often been stated - the music is an important part of our worship experience. To not have anyone lead the musical part of our service, it would mean something valued is missing.
If you have an interest in joining the cantor group - and put AC/DC out of a job - see Steve or Bob. The music can be taught, the Hebrew practiced, and we can expand the lay participation that continues to make Beit Echad a full-bodied Jewish experience.
Use our About website link for information on our Rabbinic leadership and lay leadership.
Page 3 - Welcome Our New Leaders for 2027 - ”Fouicesneadition yearshipy diverslodielendpirituerspectives."
Rabbi Yonatan Rudnick
Page 4 - Sisterhood News
Our third-quarter Sisterhood meeting was a great success! We enjoyed a wonderful gathering, had some meaningful discussions, and made several exciting decisions about how we can continue giving back to our community this holiday season! (And of course, no Sisterhood gathering would be complete without something delicious! A special thank-you to Karen and Surah for treating us to some wonderful cinnamon rolls and fresh sourdough bread. They certainly made our meeting a little sweeter!)
We are pleased to announce that the Sisterhood will once again be supporting Toys for Tots, participating in the Angel Tree program at InterServ, and, for the third consecutive year, preparing our Birthday Cake Boxes for individuals and families served by the InterServ Food Pantry. The Sisterhood also voted to contribute $300 toward the Birthday Cake Box project to help make this year's effort a success. These projects are especially meaningful to us, and we look forward to making a difference in the lives of others.
We were also delighted to welcome the director of Mid-City Excellence, Kimberly Warren, as our guest speaker. Her presentation was both interesting and informative, giving us a greater understanding of the wonderful work this organization does in our community. In support of their efforts, the Sisterhood voted to make a $300 donation to Mid-City Excellence.
Looking ahead, Sisterhood officer elections for President, Vice President, and Secretary will be held at our December meeting (date to be determined). We encourage anyone interested in becoming more involved in the Sisterhood to consider serving in a leadership position.
We are so grateful for the continued generosity and support of our Sisterhood members and the entire Beit Echad community. It's this spirit of caring, friendship, and giving that makes our Sisterhood so special!
“The world stands on three things: Torah, service, and acts of loving-kindness.” — Pirkei Avot 1:2
Bivracha,
Sandy
Page 5 - Board Action! - "You renot hayonk; ye yoouyoudo " — Peterunne
THE BOARD MET: On Tuesday October 20th, the regular meeting of the board met for 2 hours and discussed finances, online giving options, membership directory updates, religious leadership in 2027, ongoing security, storage limits, and grants.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Just under two thirds of our members have paid dues in full. Acknowledgements and IRS receipts were sent as appropriate to all donors totalling $100 or more through September 30. Despite recent market losses, our reserve savings account is still on track for a 5% annualized growth.
WORSHIP: Security - We will continue through year-end to provide armed security for Friday night services with Annie D coordinating with the StJPD. Rabbinic leaders for 2027 - It was confirmed that we will have additional Rabbinic leadership for 2027. In addition to Rabbi Padorr, Rabbi Brendan Howard, and student Rabbi Anna Jaffe have agreed to share the monthly visits with each visiting about 4 times a year. Rabbi Padorr has offered to come during the 4 months of April thru July in order to have a consistent Saturday study, Lay leadership - Lay leaders and cantors will continue to fill in when we do not have a guest Rabbi. Concerns about Bob & Steve not being available at times during the year were discussed. It is planned to develop a recording of the Shabbat songs that can be played when there is no regular cantor available.
FACILITY: Door Sign - The original front door sign was installed but was unsatisfactory. One of our regular security officers, StJPD Officer Jen Garrett, offered to redo it thru her side business at no cost and installed it for us. Discussion was held on an appropriate thank you gift. Storage and Stained Glass - Glass panels currently in storage at Wesley Glass must be moved to a different location (our storage closet). Pending that move the closet needs to be cleared out of unnecessary items including the unused books and piano. The piano will be offered to the church at the TAJ building, then sold through eBay or another market service as a last resort.
MEDIA: KC Chronicle - Our contact (the editor) is no longer with the Chronicle, but we are moving forward to establish a new relationship. Zoom upgrade - We will be investigating alternative audio devices to improve the Zoom audio, especially for music. Cantor substitute - In preparation for those occasions when we cannot have one of our lay cantors, Steve or Bob, available for Shabbat services, we will prepare an audio recording to be used on those occasions.
SISTERHOOD: Elections will be held over the next couple of months. The cake box project for InterServ is being planned..
OTHER BUSINESS: Elections of BE officers and board members will be held in the Spring. Candidates need to be considered.
Page 6 - The Open Door - “Poversverycomplicatedssuebutfeedinachildisn't.” — Jefdges
Have you ever stopped to think about how fortunate you are to have a place to call home, food in your kitchen, a job to go to, and a car to get you where you need to be? Now imagine what life would be like if those things were suddenly gone. Where would you go? What would you eat? How would you get back on your feet?
For many people in our community, this is their everyday reality. That's why the Open Door Food Kitchen is here. We serve lunch to those in need 365 days a year, offering not just a meal, but also a warm welcome and a reminder that someone cares.
Since its beginning in 1984, our Jewish community has been dedicated to feeding the hungry through the ODFK. For more than four decades, this commitment to helping our neighbors has been an important part of our community's spirit of compassion and caring. We are proud of this tradition and grateful to every who has helped keep our doors open and meals on the table throughout the years.
For many years, our Jewish community has cooked and served Christmas lunch on December 25 so our Christian friends can enjoy the holiday with family and friends. We'll be carrying on that tradition again this Christmas. We cook and serve a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The preparation begins the afternoon of December 24. Everything is finalized and served on Christmas Day. We are proud to continue this tradition of giving, sharing and caring for others during the holiday season.
At the Open Door Food Kitchen, it's about more than serving a meal. It's about treating folks with dignity, offering a warm welcome, and reminding everyone who walks through our doors that they matter.
Thank you to our volunteers, donors and community supporters who make this possible. Together, we can make sure there is always a place at the table for everyone, because that is the right thing to do.
Have a grateful Thanksgiving, a happy Chanukah and may 2027 be good to each of you.
Marsha Rosenthal
FROM THE OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN
by Marsha Rosenthal
THE OPEN DOOR NEEDS NEW VOLUNTEERS
A CALL IS NOW GOING OUT FOR NEW VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO BE A PART OF THEIR MISSION TO FEED ST. JOSEPH'S HUNGRY EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR.
IF YOU KNOW OF A GROUP, BUSINESS, CHURCH, FAMILY, OR NEIGHBORHOOD THAT COULD TAKE ONE DAY (OR MORE) A MONTH TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE, REFER THEM TO THE OPEN DOOR:
816-364-1085
Page 7- New Year Commitment - "Toecognizodoreorldithweatitude.” – Gabrummer
As the year 2026 nears its end, please review your end of year giving, and keep Beit Echad in mind.
Dues are a necessary commitment we ask you to make to show appreciation for and support of our many activities. If you've made a pledge, remember to satisfy it. If you have not made prior personal commitment or paid dues, remember that other than a minimal amount of $25 to maintain membership, YOU determine your own dues support based on your abilities. Beit Echad does not want financial limitations to prevent participation and membership.
Donations are welcome in addition to whatever dues you have paid, will pay, or have committed to. We received many contributions in recognition of the High Holy Days, in support of our additional security costs, to support our Rabbinic leadership, and to assist with special events and holiday activities. See the accompanying articles regarding special recognitions.
On-line donation options are currently under review and will hopefully be in place before the end of the year for your convenience.
Mail (or use your bank's bill pay option) to send dues and gifts to Beit Echad, 2247 N Belt Hwy, St Joseph MO 64506
Our Tree of Life is growing.
In addition to our first leaf in memory of Sandy Smail, three additional leaves have now been added:
In recognition of
Rabbi Rudnick
In honor of
Beit Echad Sisterhood
In recognition of Shayna Rosenak.
Add your own leaf or leaves with a single donation of $54 or two leaves for $100. Whether "In Honor", "In Memory", or "In Recognition" of a special event, the Tree of Life at Beit Echad will enable you to share your blessings.
Page 8 - Shabbat & a Show Returns In November Then Takes an End-of-Year Break
Shabbat, and a Show
Friday, January 15, 6PM
A shortened Shabbat service, followed by a light meal and movie.
What happens when a beloved small-town rabbi is pushed to defend his community? In Guns & Moses (2024, PG, 1h 34m), a violent attack on a Jewish community in the high desert turns its gentle rabbi into an unlikely gunslinger.
Writer-director Salvadore Litvak uses this story to explore antisemitism, self-defense, and morality, asking when protecting your community justifies force and how fear and anger can be misdirected. In light of the October 7th attacks and rising antisemitism in the U.S., these questions feel especially timely.
Please note the film includes depictions of gun violence.
See a list of other movies under consideration at beit-echad.net/shabbat-and-a-show,
or offer your own suggestion by emailing office @ beit-echad .net
Guns & Moses
"When faith meets the fight, a rabbi unearths a truth more dangerous than hate itself."
Page 9 - January Torah Readings - "The Torah was not given to the ministering angels, but to humans, because humans need it."
Torah Readings For January
from hebcal.com
9 January 2027 / 1 Sh’vat 5787
Parashat Vaera 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת וָאֵרָא
Exodus 6:2-9:35
Vaera (“I Appeared”) opens as God promises to redeem the enslaved Israelites and bring them to the Promised Land. When Pharaoh repeatedly refuses to let the Israelites go, God sends a series of plagues: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, wild animals, death of livestock, boils, and hail.
16 January 2027 / 8 Sh’vat 5787
Parashat Bo 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת בֹּא
Exodus 10:1-13:16
Bo (“Come”) recounts the last three plagues that God inflicts on the Egyptians: locusts, darkness, and death of firstborns. God commands the Israelites to offer a Passover lamb sacrifice. After the last plague, Pharaoh and the Egyptians demand that the Israelites leave.
23 January 2027 / 15 Sh’vat 5787
Parashat Beshalach 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח
Exodus 13:17-17:16
Beshalach (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites.
30 January 2027 / 22 Sh’vat 5787
Parashat Yitro 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת יִתְרוֹ
Exodus 18:1-20:23
Yitro (“Jethro”) begins as Moses reunites with his father-in-law Yitro and accepts his advice to appoint judges who will help govern the Israelites. The Israelites prepare to encounter God at Mount Sinai. God descends amidst fire, smoke, thunder, and the blast of a shofar and gives the Ten Commandments.
6 February 2027 / 29 Sh’vat 5787
Mishpatim 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת מִשְׁפָּטִים
Exodus 21:1-24:18
Mishpatim (“Laws”) recounts a series of God’s laws that Moses gives to the Israelites. These include laws about treatment of slaves, damages, loans, returning lost property, the Sabbath, the sabbatical year, holidays, and destroying idolatry. The portion ends as Moses ascends Mount Sinai for 40 days.
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, in his book "On Judaism" (Shaar Press), beautifully explains the importance of Torah study:
"Study of Torah is a specific mitzvah in Deuteronomy 6:7 (which we recite daily in the Shema): "You shall teach them diligently to your children" - which directs us to transmit Torah to the next generation... "and you shall speak of them (words of Torah) while you sit at home, while you walk on the way, when you go to bed and when you get up" - which directs us to study the Torah ourselves. This need to devote ourselves to knowing the Torah, to work at it, to strive to comprehend it, to give it first priority - is repeated over and over again throughout the Bible...
"Our history demonstrates that the moment study of Torah is neglected, assimilation of the Jewish people into its surroundings makes its inroad. Without fail, every Jewish community in history that did not teach and study Torah as its first priority gradually disappeared from the scene.
2 January 2027 / 23 Tevet 5787
Parashat Shemot 5787 / פָּרָשַׁת שְׁמוֹת
Exodus 1:1-6:1
Shemot (“Names”) is the first Torah reading in the book of Exodus. It opens describing the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt. Moses is born, placed in a basket on the Nile, and adopted into Pharaoh’s household. Moses encounters Gd at a burning bush and begins his mission of demanding that Pharaoh let the Israelites go.
Page 10 - Yahrzeit - ”youshouldhavelonlife"
Nov 8-14, 2026/28 Cheshvan - 4 Kislev 5787
Nancy Ansevic, RN -- Nov. 14, 2013*
Fannie Block -- Nov. 14, 1928*
Rebecca Droher -- Nov. 15, 1972*
Michael Irl Einbender – Nov. 13, 1976/20 Cheshvan*^
Albert Elsberg --Nov. 9, 1941*
Alfred Elsberg -- Nov. 9, 1941*
Martha G. Elsberg -- Nov. 9, 1941*
Robert Fox – Nov 11th…1 Kislev^
Minnie Goldberg – Nov 10th…30 Cheshvan^
Berman Hassenbusch -- Nov. 13, 1939*
Samuel Kahn -- Nov. 9, 1934*
Sam Katelman – Nov 21st…1 Kislev^
Elizabeth P. Kaplan -- Nov. 8, 1943*
Mary Lewis – Nov 9th…29 Cheshvan^
Sadye Levy Lichtenstein Lewis – Nov. 9, 2008/11 Cheshvan 5769*^
Henry Marx -- Nov. 11, 2004
Richard Optican – 25 Cheshvan 5784/Nov 9, 2023^°
Lu Polsky – Nov 14th…4 Kislev/Nov 14, 2007^
Rose Rich – Nov 12th …2 Kislev^
Dr. Irwin Rosenthal – Nov 12, 1989*
Claira Arst Waisbaum -- Nov. 12, 1999*
Nov 15-21, 2026/5-11 Kislev 5787
Babeth Block -- Nov. 20*
Rebecca Droher -- Nov. 15, 1972*
Dianne Greenwald -- Nov. 16, 1978
Dr. Eric Handler – 8 Kislev 5741/Nov 16, 1980
Harry Herman -- Nov. 20, 1970*
Eugene S. Juda, Sr. -- Nov. 19, 1955*
Godfried Hertz – Nov 20th … 10 Tevet^
William Kaplan – Nov 15th…5 Kislev^
Harry Lewis – Nov 16th…6 Kislev^
Allan Lowenberg -- 16 Cheshvan 5777/Nov. 17, 2016^*
Israel Mazon – Nov 21st… 11 Kislev/Dec 11, 1978^
Martha Sara Heflin Moldaver. – 17 Cheshvan 5785/Nov 18,2024♡
Charles M. Potlitzer -- Nov. 16, 1932*
Annabelle Richman -- Nov 26th...6 Kislev/20 Nov 1985
Harriet Smolly – Nov 15th…5 Kislev/Dec 3, 2019^
Joseph Strauss -- Nov. 19, 1933*
Henrietta H. Westheimer -- Nov. 18, 1947*
Elizabeth Zidell – Nov 17th…7 Kislev^
Jacob Zidell – Nov 16th…6 Kislev^
Marcia Zidell – Nov 21st… 11 Kislev/Dec 10, 1997^
Nov 22-28, 2026/12-18 Kislev 5787
Bess Rose Beck -- Nov. 28, 1991*
Albert Becker – Nov 28th… 18 Kislev^
Samuel Block -- Nov. 26*
Meyer Block -- Nov. 28, 1973*
Mark Howard Brosky – Nov 28th… 18 Kislev^
Helen W. Cahn -- Nov. 26*
Benjamin Clayman – Nov 28th… 18 Kislev^
Rose Deitchman – Nov 26th…
16 Kislev/Nov 22, 1983^
Lillian Droher -- Nov. 22°
Esther Eveloff – Nov 27th … 17 Kislev^
Victor David Goldman – Nov 25th …
15 Kislev 5765/Nov. 27, 2004^°
Nathan Gordon – Nov 25th … 15 Kislev^
Woodrow Hendren -- Nov. 27, 1993°
Solomon (Sol) Hirsch – Nov 23rd…
13 Kislev 5693/Dec 11, 1932*^
Allan P. Liebling -- Nov. 28, 1994*
Sally Mantel – Nov 25th…15 Kislev/Nov 29^°
Della Fink Meyer -- Nov. 27, 1988
Rabbi Myron M. Meyer -- Nov. 26, 1974*
Annabelle Richman -- Nov 26th...6 Kislev/20 Nov 1985
Etta Saferstein – Nov 26th … 16 Kislev/Nov 21, 2002^
Fanny Shoengood – Nov 23rd…13 Kislev^
Harry Shoengood – Nov 23rd…13 Kislev ^
Rachel Steinberg – Nov 25th…15 Kislev^
Sarah Trilinsky – Nov 26th… 16 Kislev^
Nathan Waisblum -- Nov. 24, 1992°
Paulene Weinberg – Nov 22nd…12 Kislev^
Ben Zurow – Nov 24th…14 Kislev/Dec 8, 1965^
Nov 29-Dec 5, 2026/19-25 Kislev 5787
Violet R. Abramson -- Dec. 2, 1987*
Bettie Amburgh -- Dec. 2, ?*
Herbert Arst -- Nov. 29, 2002°
Fannie Gordon Block -- Dec. 1, 1967*
Joshua Duncan -- Dec. 2022
Sarah H. Ehrlich -- Dec. 1*
Sylvia Eveloff -- Dec. 2, 2004*
Libbie Farber – Dec 3rd… 23 Kislev /Dec 15, 2014^♡
Sarah Freedman – Nov 30th … 20 Kislev^
Edith Karpf Frumhoff -- Dec. 2, 1981*
Milt Gross -- Nov. 29, 1953°
Marye Herman ---Nov 29th…
19 Tevet 5765/Dec. 31, 2004*^
Arthur Hirsch – Dec 4th … 24 Kislev/Dec 14, 1979^°
Jacob Kaufman – Dec 3, 1944*
Walter Kohn -- Dec 2°
Blanche Landau Lazere – Dec 2nd … 22 Kislev/Nov 27, 1964^
Seligman Levy – Dec 1st … 21 Kislev^
Erica Mandler – Dec 5, 2010°
Helen Marder Nemzoff -- Dec 2, 1990*
George Ott – 27 Kislev/Dec 2, 2002^♡
Bertha Rosenbaum -- Dec. 2, 1902*
William Rosenthal – Dec 2nd… 22 Kislev^
Adolf David Schlachter – Dec 3rd… 23 Kislev^
Isaac Julius Schlachter – Dec 3rd … 23 Kislev^
Tillie Sigel – Dec 2nd… 22 Kislev^
Reubin Silverman -- Dec 2, 1933*
Sidney Skolnick WWII Bougainville --Dec 4, 1943*
Harriet Smolley – Dec 3, 2019°
Morris Stein – Dec 5th … 25 Kislev/Dec 15, 1979^
Doug Sullivan – Dec 4, 2022
Lynne Zidell – Dec 5th … 25 Kislev/Dec 21, 2011^
Dec 6-12, 2026/26 Kislev - 2 Tevet 5787
Jon Samuel Abramson -- Dec 8*
Arthur Aronson – Dec 12th… 2 Tevet^
David Berkowitz – Dec 7th … 27 Kislev^
Arch Cable, Jr. – Dec 6th … 26 Kislev^
Libbie Loraine Goldman -- Dec 12, 1983*
Jacob Gordon – Dec 7th… 27 Kislev^
Bella Herman – Dec 9th … 29 Kislev^
Morris Hertz – Dec 6th … 26 Kislev/Dec 6, 1977^
Solomon (Sol) Hirsch – 13 Kislev 5693/Dec 11, 1932^*
Rae Katcher – Dec 10th…Dec 6, 1983/30 Kislev^°♡
Herman Levy – Dec 11th… 1 Tevet^
Max Mendell – Dec 11th… 1 Tevet/Dec 25, 1984^
Jeanne Meyer – Dec 6, 2005*
Joe Moser – Dec 2nd … 2 Tevet^
George Ott – Dec 7th … 27 Kislev/Dec 2, 2002^♡
Louis “Bunny” Pitluck -- Dec 8, 1998
Ben Polsky – Dec 7th … 27 Kislev^
Moses Reicher -- Dec 10, 1959*
Irving Slack -- Dec 11, 1981*
Sarah Westheimer -- Dec 12, 1913*
Dec 13-19, 2026/3-9 Tevet 5787
Edna Apple -- Dec 16, 1962*
Nate Alex – Dec 14th… 4 Tevet^
Arthur Aronson WWII Germany -- Dec 18, 1944*
Irving Beck -- Dec 18°
Mollie Buxbaum -- Dec 15, 1923*
Ella Cable – Dec 13th… 3 Tevet^
Sidney Cohen – Dec 19th… 9 Tevet 5775/Dec 30, 2014^°♡
Hy Farber – Dec 19th…9 Tevet/Dec 19, 1977^♡
Libbie Farber – 23 Kislev /Dec 15, 2014^♡
Harry Fine – Jan 1, 1973
Joshua Frumhoff – Dec 19th…9 Tevet^
Ernest Kohn -- Dec 16, 1980*
David Krankers – Dec 14th…4 Tevet^
Mildred Liberman Krawitz -- Dec 19, 1967*
Raymond Langman – Dec 16th…6 Tevet^
Morris J. Lindenbaum -- Dec 15, 1970*
Sam Lund -- Dec 17, 1980*
Bob Magoon – Dec 18th…8 Tevet^
Fannie Mendell – Dec 16th…6 Tevet^
Dave Polsky – Dec 13th…3 Tevet/Dec 26, 1995^
Sam Polsky – Dec 13th…3 Tevet^
Phillip Pomerantz – Dec 19th…9 Tevet^
Isaac Rosenbaum -- Dec 29, 1891*
Bea Simon – Dec 13th…3 Tevet/Dec 22, 1998^
Irving Simon – Dec 13th…3 Tevet/Dec 13, 1977^
Anna Stine – Dec 7th…7 Tevet^
Please note:
If you find an error, I ask your forgiveness.
Please contact me at voshellbarbara@ gmail .com or call 816-279-3179
so that the records can be corrected, or if you would like to add a name to our yahrzeit lists. Thank you. Barbara Voshell
Dec 20-26, 2027/10-16 Tevet 5787
Stanley A. August -- Dec 21*
Ann Becker – Dec 21st…11 Tevet/Jan 6, 2001^
Michelle Bland – Dec 25th…15 Tevet^
Israel Buxbaum -- Dec 23, 1910*
Thelma Carmen – Dec 21st… 11 Tevet/Dec 26, 2012^
Is Day – Dec 25th … 15 Tevet^
Lizzie Ettenson -- Dec 25, 1929*
Abe Goldman -- Dec 21, 1965*
Godfried Hertz – Dec 20th…10 Tevet^
Arthur Hirsch – Dec 23rd…14 Tevet/?Dec 15, 1979^
Solomon Hirsch – Dec 20th…10 Tevet/?8/11/77^
Louis Kahn – Dec 24th … 14 Tevet^
Bernard Kaplan – Dec 25th … 15 Tevet/Dec 25, 1999^
Benny Katcher – Dec 20th… 10 Tevet/Dec 31, 1987^°♡
Leo Krankurs – Dec 24th…14 Tevet/Jan 7, 1985^
Zena Krankurs – Dec 25th … 15 Tevet^
Dr. Jacob Kulowski – Dec 22, 1982*
Charles Liberman -- Dec. 22, 1990°
Ben Liebling – Dec 24th… 14 Tevet^
Ida Mindell – Dec 20th…10 Tevet/Dec 25, 1955^
Sol Mindell – Dec 21st … 11 Tevet^
Dr. Harry Pitluck – Dec 21st… 11 Tevet^
Libbie Pitluck – Dec 22nd… 12 Tevet^
Marsha Slayton – Dec 22nd… 12 Tevet 5785/Jan 12, 2025♡
Dec 27-Jan 2 2027/17-23 Tevet 5787
Paul Lazarus Block – Jan 2nd… Jan 4, 1986/23 Tevet 5746*
Helene Hofheimer Catz – Dec 31, 2010°
Ben Daynovsky – Dec 30th… 20 Tevet/Dec 27, 1980^
Harry Fine – Jan 1, 1973°
Lional Fink -- Dec 30, 1974°
Max Fogel -- Jan 1°
Elliott Goldman -- Dec 27, 1993*
Edward Hassenbush -- Dec 31, 1930*
Marye Herman – Dec 29th… 19 Tevet 5765/Dec. 31, 2004*^
Bernard Kalis -- Dec 30, 1992*
Benny Katcher -- 10 Tevet/Dec 31, 1987^°♡
Dr. Jacob Kulowski -- Dec 22, 1982*
Isaac Mendell – Dec 27th…17 Tevet ^
Al Rosenak — Jan 2nd …23 Tevet^
Isaac Rosenbaum -- Dec 29, 1891*
Hilda Rosenthal -- Dec 27, 1995
Louis Rosenthal – Jan 2nd…23 Tevet^
Ike Rositsky -- Jan 2, 1948*
Lou Shanin – Dec 29h…19 Tevet/Dec 26, 1961^
Sylvia Nelson Slack -- Dec 30th … 20 Tevet 5753/Jan. 13, 1993*
Sarah Smith – Jan 1st…22 Tevet ^
Ida Spector – Jan 1st…22 Tevet/Jan 7, 1983^
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Torah Discussion
Page 11 - The Last Word - ”Reaheavenenhiscussion, "
Toldot (“Generations”) opens with the births of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob in exchange for soup. Isaac and Rebecca travel to Gerar, where Isaac makes a peace treaty with King Abimelech. Isaac gives Jacob the blessing meant for Esau, and Jacob runs away to his uncle Laban.
Saturday, November 14
Jacob & Esau
Parashat Toldot
Genesis 25:19-28:9
Join us in November and December as Rabbi Padorr leads us in discussion of two well-known story lines: Jacob and Esau, and Joseph and his brothers. Read ahead in preparation for the discussion.
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