SHABBAT PARASHAT BECHUKOTAI

May 17, 2014 17 IYAR, 5774

Shabbat Shalom!
We are glad you are with us today!
RABBIS
Joseph H. Krakoff
Aaron L. Starr
CANTORS
David Propis, D.M.
Leonard S. Gutman, Assistant Cantor
Chaim Najman, D.M., Emeritus
Bar Mitzvah
Ian Michael Wagner
Triennial: Leviticus 26:3-27:15, page 747
Maftir: Leviticus 27:32-34, page 756
Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14, page 762
Congregational Haftarah Reader: Ian Wagner
TORAH & HAFTARAH READINGS
Minchah-Maariv - 8:30 p.m.
Sudah Shlishit between Minchah and Maariv
Shabbat ends - 9:38 p.m.
Prayer For Healing
Composed by Debbie Friedman, Adapted by Hazzan David Propis
Mi shebeirach avoteinu
Mkor habrachah limoteinu
May the Source of strength who blessed the ones before us,
help us find the courage to make our lives a blessing
for us and all of those we love.
Mi shebeirach imoteinu
Mkor habrachah laavoteinu
Bless those in need of healing with rfuah shleimah,
the renewal of body, the renewal of spirit,
and let us say, Amen.
Called to the Torah for an Aliyah as a Bar Mitzvah
IAN MICHAEL WAGNER
SON OF: Stephanie and Jason Wagner
BROTHER OF: Ella and Sari
GRANDSON OF: Ava and Ronald Wagner,
Debrah and Leon Warner
RABBI AARON STARR WILL DELIVER THE SERMON
SHABBAT MORNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
RUACH ACTIVITIES - Library
10:00-10:45 AM - For children ages 2 to 7
A lively Shabbat babysitting experience for children
whose parents wish to attend services.
ME & MY PRESCHOOLER - Tikvah Chapel
10:45-11:45 AM - For children ages 2 to 4
Joyful adult and child class with music, snacks,
Shabbat-oriented games and small group activities.
HAZZAN DAVID PROPIS WILL DAVEN MUSAF
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
There are two options for Bimah adornments. You may sponsor the
Bimah flowers for $72, and/or you may sponsor a beautiful Yad Ezra
basket for a donation of $118.
To sponsor Bimah flowers or a Yad Ezra basket, please contact Lori
Silverstein at 248.229.0825 or RLDJS@aol.com.
To sponsor a Congregational Kiddush and/or Shabbat Lunch, please contact
Sue Oleinick at 248.762.0791 or sisterhoodshabbatlunch@gmail.com.
Bnai Mitzvah families should contact Sue Oleinick for all sponsorships. at
248.762.0791 or sisterhoodshabbatlunch@gmail.com.
The Congregational Kiddush and Lunch are sponsored by
Ava and Ronald Wagner and Debrah and Leon Warner
in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Ian Wagner.
The Bimah Flowers and the Yad Ezra Basket are sponsored by
Ava and Ronald Wagner
in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Ian Wagner.
DAILY MINYAN TIMES
MAY 18-24, 2014
BE A FRIEND OF THE SISTERHOOD SHABBAT LUNCH FUND
With an automatic monthly credit card deduction of $18/month
for 60 months, you help sustain the Shabbat Lunch Program, and
are honored with a nameplate on the Shabbat Lunch Plaque!
Contact Janice Stoneman at 248.770.3454 for details.
Morning Evening
Sunday Lag BOmer 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Monday 7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM
Traditional Minchah, Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv Services 5: 15 PM
Carlebach Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM 8: 45 PM
To sponsor a Morning Minyan breakfast and/or Sudah Shlishit,
please contact Assistant Cantor Leonard Gutman
at 248.357.5544 or lgutman@shaareyzedek.org.
THRILLING THURSDAYS
MAY 22, 29 - 10:00 a.m.
Children ages 0-5 years (and a favorite adult), join us Thursday mornings for
a kid-friendly, creative experience. FREE & open to the community. For more
information, contact Tobye Bello at 248.357.5544 or tbello@shaareyzedek.org.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL YEAR-END CELEBRATION
TOMORROW! SUNDAY, MAY 18 - 11:00 a.m.
Religious School families: Help celebrate the conclusion of our school year with
a festive Family Lag BOmer lunch. Cost: $10 per family before May 15, or $18
at the door. Please contact Allison Gutman at agutman@shaareyzedek.org or
248.357.5544.
TEEN LAG BOMER BONFIRE AND BARBEQUE
TOMORROW! SUNDAY, MAY 18 - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a bonfire, outdoor activities and a barbeque at the Traison home in West
Bloomfield. Cost: $10 per person. RVSP by May 13 to David Lerner at dlerner@
shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN
55TH ANNUAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 20 - 7:00 p.m.
AT CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK
Contributions of CSZ members will be high-
lighted at this event. Judith Levin Cantor is the
Keynote Speaker, A. Alfred Taubman will receive the
2014 Leonard N. Simons History Award, and Har-
riet F. Siden will be honored as a Volunteer of
the Year. For more information or to attend, please go to
www.michjewishhistory.org/2014-annual-meeting-rsvp/.
VERDI REQUIEM
TOMORROW! SUNDAY, MAY 18 - 4:00 p.m.
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
Rabbi Joseph Krakoff, Archbishop Allen Vigneron and Rochelle Riley
of the Detroit Free Press will make introductory remarks at the Community
Chorus of Detroit performance of the Verdi Requiem. The Community Cho-
rus of Detroit will be joined by the Archdiocesan Chorus of Detroit, the Can-
tata Academy Chorale, and the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel
Choir, for a choir of 175 voices, with full symphony orchestra, conducted by Dr.
Edward Maki-Schramm. It commemorates the 16 performances of the Requiem
given by prisoners at the Terezin concentration camp during World War II. For
tickets, go to www.communitychorusofdetroit.com.
SHAVUOT DAY 1 SERVICES:
Wednesday, June 4 - 9:00 a.m.
SHAVUOT DAY 2 SERVICES:
Thursday, June 5 - 9:00 a.m.; Yizkor - (approx.) 10:30 a.m.
CARLEBACH SHABBAT
FRIDAY, MAY 23 - 6:00 p.m.
This fun, uplifting, vocal Kabbalat Shabbat service is inspired by the melodies of
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (zl) and led by David Lerner. For information, please
contact David Lerner at dlerner@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
MAHJ MADNESS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
CHECK-IN AND NOSHING - 6:00 p.m. TOURNAMENT - 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $22 registration, $14 for non-competitive tables. First place $100, cash prizes
for the top five competing Mahj Mavens. Register at sisterhood@shaareyzedek.
org or 248.357.5544.
JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY METRO DETROIT GALA
THURSDAY, MAY 29 - 5:30 p.m.
AT ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
Come celebrate with the community as Janet and Herb Pont receive the
esteemed Shin award and Beverly Baker accepts the Kotel HaKavod, Wall of
Honor award on behalf of The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation. The
RSVP deadline for inclusion in the Green Ad Journal has been extended to
May 21, and Dinner tickets may be purchased through May 26. For more
information call 248.258.0055 or register online at www.jtsa.edu/Detroit2014.
TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES NEEDED
Heart 2 Hart Detroit provides and distributes food, clothing, toiletries and helpful
information to men and women living on the streets or in shelters in the Detroit
Metropolitan area. Donations of travel size personal items are in demand, and
will be accepted at collection bins in the Synagogues main lobby and in the
lobby of the administrative offices.
HELP NEEDED FOR MACCABI GAMES
AUGUST 17-21
YOU are cordially invited to become a part of our communitys history as we
host the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtFest once more. Help make our visitors feel
welcome!
There are many ways to volunteer so we can maintain Detroits reputation as an
outstanding Jewish community. To help with our Hospitality committee, please
contact Halley Uzansky at muzansky@comcast.net.
LINDA LEE CONTINUING ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK
MAY 25-31, 2014
Linda Lee (zl) would have been 70 years old on May 28, 2014. Linda spent all of
her adult life trying to make a difference by helping others through volunteering.
In honor of Lindas birthday, please do something positive toward making the
world a better place. No effort is too big or small, and the potential is endless.
Then share your efforts, and read those of others, at www.caringbridge.org/visit/
lindalee4.
May God bring comfort to our families, together
with all the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
The road of righteousness leads to life.
By way of its path there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE
SHLOSHIM PERIOD OF THE FOLLOWING
MEMBERS OF OUR CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY
Dr. Paul Ruza
Robert Benyas
Paul Sherizen
Diane Rubenfire
Leonard Mendel
Dr. Herman Lifton
Sol Panush
Martin Jacob
Michael M. Lefkofsky
Carmela Arbel
May 17 - May 23, 2014
May 17, 2014
17 Iyar, 5774
B. David Askenazy
Sharon Warshaw Bard
Mary Coleman
Max D. Green
Joseph Jaffe
Reuben David Lauter
Borbala Lugosi
Louis Miller
Aaron Pregerson
Stanley Warren
May 18 2014
18 Iyar, 5774
Perry Applebaum
Harry Blas
Fay Bovitz
Bertram Feldman
Joanna Field
Seymour D. Finkel
Linda Renee Gutman
Fanny Krevsky
Max Miller
Adeline Salinger
Irwin Schubiner
Major Siegel
Haim Silber
Harry Stein
May 19, 2014
19 Iyar, 5774
Shirley Davidson
Rebecca R. Dinetz
Jeanette Feldman
Rabbi Moshe Funk
Virginia Heller
Fannie R. Hochman
Eva Lipton
Eugene Newman
Leo Rochkind
May 20, 2014
20 Iyar, 5774
Harold Adams
Elsie Beckovsky
Isadore Belkin
Alfred Goldfaden
Helen Kanat
Jack King
Michelle Littman
Martin Mattler
Eugene B. Sims
17 IYAR - 23 IYAR, 5774
May 21, 2014
21 Iyar, 5774
Abraham Averbuch
Albert Daniels
Gerald H. Dubrinsky
Barry Goldman
Anne W. Ruttenberg
May 22, 2014
22 Iyar, 5774
Alice Berlin
Rochelle Firestone
Herman Goren
Norman Jacob
Jennie McDonald
Conrad Pearl
Louis Stern
May 23, 2014
23 Iyar, 5774
Morton Moe Barak
Chava Feldman
Hannah Levin Gladstone
Alexander Glanz
Amalie Goldstein
Kenneth Kallick
Robert Lawrence Korn
Douglas Lachman
Harry Aaron Scheinfield
Edna Schlussel
Harry Zalc
SYNAGOGUE OFFICE
27375 Bell Road
Southfield, Michigan 48034-2079
248.357.5544 Fax 248.357.0227
www.shaareyzedek.org
CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY
Ralph Zuckman, Executive Director
2425 East Fourteen Mile Road
Birmingham, Michigan 48009
248.723.8884 Fax 248.723.8886
www.cloverhillpark.org
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS & STAFF
Mary Knoll .................................................................................... President
Larry Nemer ........................................................................ Vice-President
Robert Goodman ............................................................. Vice-President
Jeri Fishman ..................... At-Large Member of the Executive Board
Janice Stoneman ........... At-Large Member of the Executive Board
Rick Cohen ...................... At-Large Member of the Executive Board
Shira Shapiro.............................................................. Executive Director
Janet Pont ............................... Director of Member Support Services
Tobye Bello ................................................................... Program Director
Allison Gutman ................. Assistant Director of Education & Youth
David Lerner .......... Director of Youth & Young Adult Programming
Ron Miller ................................................................................... Controller
Shelley Golsky ............................................................... Office Manager
Leonard P. Baruch ................................... Executive Director, Emeritus
CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK HISTORY
In 1861, at the beginning of the Civil War, seventeen followers of
Traditional Judaism withdrew from the Beth El Society in Detroit to found
the Shaarey Zedek Society. In 1877 the membership constructed the
first building in Detroit to be erected specifically as a synagogue at
Congress and St. Antoine. Over the years, Congregation Shaarey Zedek
has been located in a number of beautiful and picturesque buildings.
These include Winder between St. Antoine and Beaubien Streets,
Willis St. E and Brush, and Chicago Boulevard and Lawton which is still
standing. At the 100th annual meeting of the Congregation on April
12, 1961, more than 700 members approved the recommendation from
the Board of Directors that a new synagogue be built on a forty acre
site in Southfield Township. Since the 19th century, members of our
congregation have proudly played leading roles in Michigan, the nation
and throughout world Jewry. For more than 150 years, Congregation
Shaarey Zedek has been a house of prayer, a house of learning, and a
community gathering place, transmitting Conservative Jewish teaching,
dor ldor, from generation to generation.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek is a warm, welcoming, inclusive and
egalitarian Conservative Jewish community. We provide to all generations
innovative, stimulating and diverse spiritual, educational, leadership and
social opportunities that nurture our love and commitment to Jewish
life, our Synagogue, our country and the State of Israel.
Our spiritual direction is led by committed, knowledgeable and caring
clergy available to all.
Together, all participate in celebrating our history, enriching our
community and planning our future.
CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK MISSION
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND OTHER INFORMATION
In case of emergency, there is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
located in the alcove near the entrance to the Mens Restroom in the
main foyer of the Synagogue.
Oxygen is available, if needed, in the rear of the Sanctuary and in the
Clergy Robing Room.
Wheelchairs are available and are located in the coatroom.
Large print prayer books are located in the rear of the Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing loop which broadcasts sound
without background noise or reverberation. If your hearing aid has a
built-in wireless receiver called a T-coil or Telecoil, you may access the
T-coil program by pushing a button on your hearing aid. Speak with
your audiologist to find out if your hearing aid has, or can have, a T
(no background noise pick-up) or an MT program (blended micro-phone
& T-coil program) for improved hearing in our Sanctuary. If your hearing
aid is not T-coil enabled, hand-held hearing devices are available and
located in the rear of the Sanctuary.
Lost items may be located in the coat room. If you dont find your
lost item there, please contact the Synagogue office. Please note: the
Synagogue is not responsible for personal belongings.
Please notify an usher if you need assistance.
If you have any questions about health & safety equipment in the CSZ
building, please contact Keith Armbruster at 248.357.5544.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
For membership information, please contact Shelley Golsky
at 248.357.5544 or sgolsky@shaareyzedek.org.
VISITING THE SICK
Due to privacy rules, hospitals cannot inform the Synagogue when Jewish
patients are admitted. The only way we know that you, a relative, or friend
is in the hospital is if we are notified by loved ones. Please contact Kelly at
248.357.5544 or kwoerner@shaareyzedek.org when you know of one of our
members who is in the hospital, so our clergy can be in touch with them.