Congregation Ahavas Sholom

Ahavas Sholom News

President''s Message:

We recently learned in the daf yomi group about four sages who temporarily left this world and entered the Pardes. The gemorrah and the Mechecta chagigah says that three of the sages ended up with a bad outcome, but the fourth sage (Rabbi Akiva) was able to survive the experience and benefit. The gemorrah states that one of the reasons Rabbi Akiva was not adversely affected was his ability to know his limits and not try to directly perceive Hashem.

By writing this news update in place of the rabbi, I hope I have not exceeded my own limits and if I have, please accept my apologies in advance. This issue alone should be motivation enough for the synagogue to proceed with the rabbi selection process.

As the months start to go by after the departure of Rabbi Rosenberg, the Shul has started to evolve, and with the help of the search committee and interview committee, the rabbi selection process has progressed rapidly. There has been every effort to keep the process fair and balanced, and hopefully this will bear fruits shortly. There are numerous outstanding issues which are carefully being examined by the board and the executive committee, not the least of which is the repair of the burned out small Beit Kenesset. As of this writing, we are in the process of obtaining an insurance settlement which should propel us on to a very nice renovation or additional construction, and rest assured that the executive board is working hard on this issue. I want to especially thank Chezi Levi and Patrick Wiesel for their tireless efforts in this regard.

Another aspect of the aggatah from the story of the four sages was a specific observation on the part of Rabbi Akiva. The appearance of Hashem was preceded by large noises, heavy winds, and earthquakes. The gemorrah states that Rabbi Akiva came to find that Hashem was not present in the large noise or activity, but was actually present in the "small noise" at the end of all of this tumult. With that in mind, I'd like to thank all of the members of the synagogue who have "stepped up to the plate" to do all of the "small things" that make the synagogue run on a day to day basis. The members involved in these little issues are actually, in my opinion, the unsung heroes of the synagogue and are "mussar nefesh" on a daily basis. Perhaps the gemorrah is eluding to all the little things that help make a synagogue in mentioning the presence of Hashem.

Please accept the best wishes of the board and officers in wishing everyone a good Yom Tov and upcoming Shavuot.

Best regards,

Warren M. Sobol
Chezi Levi

Mazel Tov to the following graduates:
Kindergarten at CTA:
Nissin Andrusier - son of Rabbi Levi & Aviva Andrusier
Orli Hartstein - daughter of Jon & Agi Hartstein
Gabrielle Jonas - daughter of Jeff & Wendy Jonas
Shumy Katz - son of Rabbi Zvi & Chaya Aviva Katz
Avigayil Levi - daughter of Yhezkel & Yael Levi
Shimshie Methal - son of Rabbi Avi & Miriam Methal
Avigayil Rosenberg - daughter of Chaviva Rosenberg & Richard Rosenberg
Jacob Stein - son of Dr. Avi & Deena Stein
Shifra Tuchman - daughter of Rabbi Tzvi & Ilana Tuchman
Chaim Weinrach - son of Rabbi Yaakov & Sara Weinrach

8th grade at CTA:
Misha Berkovich - son of Aaron Berkovich & Elena Kuchik
Zachary Ebner - grandson of Murray & Sylvia Ebner; son of Mark & Nicole Ebner
Aviva Hauser - daughter of Rabbi Yosef & Tova Hauser
Danny Lebowitz - son of Shelly Dembe & David Lebowitz
Nitzan Levi - son of Yhezkel & Yael Levi
Jacob Mendel - son Dr. Ehud & Sandra Mendel
Aaron Portman - son of Drs. David & Miriam Portman
Daniel Rosenberg - son of Rabbi Jonathan & Aviva Rosenberg
Samuel Rosenstein - son of Andrew & Dr. Tricia Rosenstein
Evan Soll - son Bruce & Joy Soll
Brachie Tuchman - daughter of Rabbi Tzvi & Ilana Tuchman
Esther Weil - daughter of Rabbi Baruch & Shoshana Weil

12th grade at CTA:
Shoshana Arnow - daughter of Dr. Steve & Gail Arnow
Yeshayahu Ginsburg - son of Rabbi David & Shulamit Ginsburg
Meir Hauser - son of Rabbi Yosef & Tova Hauser
Asher Kay - son of Dr. Bruce & Nancy Kay
Natanielle Mikalov - daughter of Dr. Abraham & Karen Mikalov

College:
Karan & Paul Tanenbaum on the graduation of their daughter, Joy from the University of Maryland College Park
Thea & Pearson Press on the graduation of their grandchildren: Ari Weisfogel (son of Rochell & David Weisfogel) from Yeshiva University; Miriam Weisfogel (daughter of Rochell & David Weisfogel) from John Hopkins University Nursing School; Joy Tanenbaum (daughter of Karan & Paul Tanenbaum) from the University of Maryland College Park
Batya Goldberg from The Ohio State Moritz College of Law and her husband, Jon Goldberg from The University of Pennsylvania Law School
Dr. Avi & Deena Stein on Avi's graduation from his residency program (Advanced Prosthodontics) from The Ohio State University, School of Dentistry
David & Daniella Weinerman on David's graduation from The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Personals:
Mazel Tov to:
Lea & Tuvia Schottenstein on the birth of their new granddaughter, Sara Esther Schottenstein, daughter of Aryeh & Raizy Schottenstein
Rabbi Avi & Miriam Methal on the birth of their daughter, Tova
Rachel Mathless on the birth of her granddaughter Chaya Mushka, daughter of Arele and Sheva Mathless
Michael Berenstein & Ruth Seff on the kindergarten graduation of their granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Aliza Berenstein (daughter of Rabbi Avrohom & Elisheva Berenstein), from Derech HaTorah, in Rochester, NY
Drs. David & Miriam Portman on their son, Noah becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol on their son, Keenan becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Rachel Mathless on the engagement of her son Mendy to Devora Rubin of Albany, New York
Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman on the graduation of their son, David from The Ohio State University College of Medicine
the Chag Ha'Siddur first-graders: Hannah Adler, Olivia Edelstein, Yehuda Morris, Ya'akov Rosenberg, Rivqah Shakarchi and Shmuel Weil

Thank you to:
Buddy, Ruth, Andrew & Hannah Adler for donating siddurim commemorating the Yahrzeit of Buddy's father, A. Leonard Adler

Condolences to:
Alex & Susan Rosen and family on the loss of Alex's aunt, of Boca Raton, FL
Thea & Pearson Press on the loss of Thea's cousin
Sylvia & Murray Ebner and family on the loss of Sylvia's brother, Bernard Ruben

Donations:
2007 Ma'os Chittim Campaign: The historical source of this important charity dates back to the Talmudic era. Our Rabbis place tremendous emphasis on the importance of concerning ourselves with the needs of others, as we prepare to usher in the holiday of Pesach.

Your donation helped ensure that other families and worthy institutions were assisted in their preparation of Yom Tov. Your efforts are greatly appreciated;
and thank you again for helping make our campaign so successful.

Rabbi Shimon David & Barbara Abrams
Buddy & Ruth Adler
Anonymous
Michael Berenstein
Natalie Berenstein
Yehuda & Alegria Bitton
Dr. Neal Blue
Rabbi Noach & Bitsy Burr
Drs. Dan & Leslie Chase
Rick & Sherri Cohen
Gary & Lana Covel
Todd & Eliza Delman
Rabbi Avrohom & Hope Drandoff
Jason & Deena Ermine
Rabbi David & Shulamit Ginsburg
David & Pat Gold
Edgar & Sofiya Karpovich
Chaya Katz
Samuel Katz
Victor Katz
Rabbi Yosef & Shanny Katzman
Sanford Lefkowitz
Jack & Shelley Levey
Daniel Libicki & Faina Gakh
Rebbe Yehudah & Navah Lowy
Ed & Faye Mellman
Hal Miller
Stuart & Tari Modes
Drs. David & Miriam Portman
Jerry Regosin
Alex & Susan Rosen
Chaviva Rosenberg
Andrew & Dr. Tricia Rosenstein
Dr. Victor & Susan Schmelzer
Tuvia & Lea Schottenstein
Eric & Bonnie Schramm
Dr. Richard & Liba Shakarchi
Harold & Elaine Shindel
Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol
Dr. Avi & Deena Stein
Paul & Karan Tanenbaum
Marvin & Barbara Vinar
Rabbi Baruch & Shoshana Weil
Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman

Kiddush:
Patrick & Diane Wiesel commemorating the second Yahrzeit for Patrick's father who passed away on erev Shavuos and to celebrate the first birthdate of the twins Gabriel Meir and Jonah David born on Pesach
Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Keenan
Ruth, Buddy, Andrew & Hannah Adler in honor of Ruth's parents visiting from Florida and in appreciation for the community's support during her father's recent illness
Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman and Drs. David & Miriam Portman in honor of Dr. Dan & Ani Nemzer and Family wishing them well as they move to New Jersey

Shalosh Se'udos:
The Shul wishing Rabbi Jonathan & Aviva Rosenberg and family well on their move to L.A.
Jack & Shelley Levey in memory of Jack's grandmother, Bayla bas Chaim on her Yahrzeit
Rabbi Shimon David & Barbara Abrams in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Barbara's father, Mendel Gershom ben Shmuel
Dr. Bruce & Nancy Kay commemorating the Yahrzeit of Bruce's father, William Kay
Jack & Shelley Levey in commemoration of the Yahrzeit of Jack's brother, Mitchell, Michoel Shmuel ben Yaakov
Diana & Joel Wolff in honor of their daughter, Emilia's first birthday and in memory of her paternal grandmother, Vittoria Fubini
David Kaye & Susan Bonowitz in honor of their whole family being able to spend Pesach together
Laura & Ira Nutis in memory of Laura's grandmother, Sarah Cohen
Drs. Phil & Julie Weinerman commemorating the Yahrzeit for Phil's father, Dr. Harold Weinerman
Tuvia & Lea Schottenstein commemorating the Yahrzeit for Lea's father, Meir Avner (Halevi) Levy
The Shakarchi family in hoda'ah to HaKadosh Baruch Hu on Tamar's 2nd birthday
Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol in honor of their son, Keenan becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Drs. David & Miriam Portman in honor of their son, Noah becoming a Bar Mitzvah
The Rosensteins in appreciation and recognition of the hard work the Search Committee has done

Aliyah Fund:
Yehuda Bitton
Asher Block
Zalman Frager
Dr. Matt Goldish
Daniel Israel
Ed Mellman
Rabbi Avi Methal
Rabbi Dr. Henoch Millen
Hal Miller
Dr. Dan Nemzer
Louis Newmark
Jerry Regosin
Tuvia Schottenstein
William Schwartz
Dr. Richard Shakarchi
Cantor Baruch Shifman
Paul Tanenbaum
Marvin Vinar
Jack Wachsstock
Moshe Weil
David Weisfogel

Building Fund:
Tari & Stuart Modes

Shul Fund:
Sofiya & Edgar Karpovich in memory of relatives who perished in the Holocaust
Sarah Hofberg in memory of her sister, Ruth Krantz
Faige Flamholz in memory of parents, Cy and Annette Tanenbaum
Shirley & Aaron Yablok commemorating the Yahrzeit of Ben Yablok
Charlotte & Harold Nathans commemorating the Yahrzeits of Hyman & Sarah Swartz
Diane & Patrick Wiesel wishing mazal Tov to Rabbi Noach & Bitsy Burr on the birth of their son, Henoch Yaakov
Dr. Warren & Marlene Sobol
Chaya & Chaim Glazer
Guoda & Michael Burr
Samuel Leifer
Jerry Regosin
Adelaide & Marvin Mentser
Cherie & Steven Winter
Vicki & Jeff Dobkin in honor of Rabbi Jonathan & Aviva Rosenberg for their 15 years of service
Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the birth of Rabbi Noach & Bitsy Burr's son, Henoch Yaakov
Dr. Tricia & Andrew Rosenstein in honor of the birth of Luda & Boris Ryabinky's twin granddaughters, Chava & Shoshana
Dr. Tricia & Andrew Rosenstein in honor of the birth of Rabbi Noach & Bitsy Burr's son, Henoch Yaakov
Natalie Berenstein for Yizkor
Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the birth of Lea & Tuvia's granddaughter, Sara Esther, daughter of Aryeh & Raizy Schottenstein
Faye & Ed Mellman in honor of the birth of Rabbi Avi & Miriam Methal's daughter, Tova
Barbara & Marvin Vinar wishing a refuah shelaimah to Hirsch Ribakow and Dr. Judy Groner-Meyers
Barbara & Marvin Vinar wishing mazel tov to Drs. David & Miriam Portman on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah
The Berenstein Family in gratitude to Hashem

Susan & Alex Rosen in honor of the birth of Lea & Tuvia Schottenstein's granddaughter, Sara Esther, daughter of Aryeh & Raizy Schottenstein; the birth of Rabbi Noach & Bitsy Burr's son, Henoch Burr; wishing refuah shelaimah to Herman Rosen, Josh Greenberg and Dr. Judy Groner; in appreciation to Rabbi Shimon David Abrams, Rabbi Baruch Weil, Rabbi David Ginsburg, Dr. Victor Schmelzer, Gary Covel, Laura & Ira Nutis, Cathy & David Schwartz, Michael Berenstein, Dr. Warren Sobol, Franklin Furman and David Kaye
Dr. Kenneth & Laura Faye Clubok in honor of Keenan Sobol's Bar Mitzvah

Ahavas Sholom Sisterhood:
A special thanks to Purim basket co-chairs, Karan Tanenbaum, Ruth Adler, and Agi Hartstein, for working on the Purim Basket fundraiser. You have a way of making the job look easy.

Sisterhood has initiated a daily evening reading of the Chofetz Chaim's The Daily Companion. This reading is being done as a zechus for Ahavas Sholom and the Community, and it is open to the Sisterhood and any Community women and girls. The readings follow a lesson-a-day plan based on the Hebrew date of the day. The readings begin at 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and last about five minutes. The phone number to call is 1-401-694-1602 and the code to enter is 131. It is not necessary to have the book to call in. All women and girls are invited to participate every night or any night.

We are now working on our second monthly Lunch-and-Learn, details will be in the weekly announcements. This monthly event is free to members, and babysitting is available.

Our past two general meetings were very informative. Thanks to Dr. Judith Groner for speaking in January, and florist Jody Brown-Spivey for her demonstration in May. We are looking forward to more interesting meetings. Information about our fall events will be forthcoming.

Respectfully,
Ahavas Sholom Sisterhood

Sisterhood Purim Basket Project, Thank you
Thanks so much to all those who helped with our successful Purim Basket project this year.

Thanks to Ruth Adler for helping me with a theme. Thanks goes to Ruth for picking up the baskets and for all her help and guidance.

Thanks to all those who set up the social hall after the Nutis Bat Mitzvah so we could get started building the baskets: Chezi Levi, Steve Geiger, Neal Blue, Menachem Weil and Paul Tanenbaum.

Thanks to Agi Hartstein for taking and making calls.

Thanks to Esther Schwartz, Sofiya Karpovich, Faye Mellman and Thea Press for putting together the ribbons.

Thanks to all those who put the baskets together and put on the tags: Chaya Katz, Deena Ermine, the Hartstein Family, Deena Tanenbaum, Shelley Levey, Susan Rosen, Kathy Pollack and Elaine Shindel.

Thanks to all those who helped with deliveries: Rabbi Steve & Barbara Abrams, Phil & Julie Weinerman, Jon & Agi Hartstein, Bruce & Nancy Kay, Chaya Katz, Susan & Victor Schmelzer, Sandy Lefkowitz, Elaine & Harold Shindel, Barbara & Marvin Vinar, Miriam & David Portman, Faye & Ed Mellman, Ruth & Buddy Adler, Marlene & Warren Sobol, Kathy & Paul Pollack, Hal Miller, Rick Turkel, Bill Young, Dan White, Rabbi Baruch & Shoshana Weil, Rabbi Yaakov & Sara Weinrach, Richard & Liba Shakarchi, Cathy & David Schwartz, Ron & Beth Dolinger, Matt & Betty Goldish, Eric & Bonnie Schramm and Rabbi Yosef & Tova Hauser.

Thanks to the Berensteins, Mike & Natalie for once again taking all the deliveries to Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, New Albany and 270/23. Some day they will write a book about their travels.

Thanks always to David Mayer for writing our wonderful Purim Basket Program.

And last but not least, thanks to my hubby, Peretz for all his work organizing the orders, putting them all into the computer, checking, rechecking, reciprocating, adjusting, etc. etc. I could not have done it without him.

Thanks again to everyone for all your help.

Karan Tanenbaum