PARASHAT VA-Y’HI

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January 11, 2020 • 14 Tevet, 5780

CLERGY
Rabbi Aaron L. Starr
Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen
Hazzan David Propis, D.M.
Assistant Cantor Leonard S. Gutman
Cantor Emeritus Chaim Najman, D.M.
SERVICES
TORAH AND HAFTARAH READINGS
Torah Readings: Haftarah:
Genesis 47:28-48:22, page 293 I Kings 2:1-12, page 313
Maftir Reading: Haftarah Reader:
Genesis 50:23-26, page 310 Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen

SERMON Rabbi Yonatan Dahlen

called to the torah for an aliyah as a bat mitzvah:

IVY BROOKE FINDLING
ALEISHA YAEL BAT DANIEL V’ELISHEVA ADINA
DAUGHTER OF: Lisa and Daniel Findling
SISTER OF: Charlie Findling, Ethan Findling
GRANDDAUGHTER OF: Luciana and Arthur Carpenti, Luba and Fred(z’l) Findling,
Gisela and Vin(z’l) Pavone

SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS:

Congregational Lunch: Lisa and Daniel Findling in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of
daughter, Ivy.
Marjorie and Saul Saulson in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Congregational Kiddush: Lisa and Daniel Findling in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of
daughter, Ivy.
Eli, Laela, Isaac, Sophia and Fara Saulson in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary
of their parents and grandparents.
Bimah Flowers: Luciana and Arthur Carpenti, Luba Findling and Gisela Pavone, in
honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Ivy Findling.
Melinda Saulson in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of her parents.

Mark a Special Occasion and Become a Contributor

Are you marking a special occasion or Do you want to join our group of
want to celebrate? Every Contributor helps Shabbat Lunch Patrons with a
defray Shabbat Lunch costs. To become tax-deductible 501(c)(3) donation?
a Contributor to Shabbat Lunch, Please contact Janice Stoneman
Kiddush or Bimah Flowers, please for details at 248.770.3454.
contact Beverly Frank at bevmakfrank@ (It’s easier than you think).
yahoo.com or 248.646.8594.

To sponsor a Morning Minyan Breakfast and/or S’udah Sh’lishit, contact

Assistant Cantor Leonard Gutman at lgutman@shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
 SERVICES

Y.E.S.!
Youth Experiences on Shabbat
Ruach Activities Me & My Preschooler Kehillah Kids
• Tikvah Chapel • Room 5 • Tikvah Chapel
• 10:00 AM • 10:45 AM • 10:45 AM
• Children ages 3-7 • Children ages 2-4 • Children ages 4-7
A lively Shabbat Joyful adult and child Spirited singing, active
babysitting experience for class with music, snacks, games, and an interactive,
children whose parents Shabbat-oriented games kid-friendly Shabbat
wish to attend services. and small group activities. service.

Minchah Today: 5:00 PM

Followed by
S’udah Sh’lishit, Ma’ariv and Havdalah
Shabbat Ends: 6:07 PM

HELP MAKE A
minyan
Daily Minyan Times, January 12 - January 17, 2020
Morning Evening
Sunday 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 5:00 PM
Candle Lighting 5:09 PM
PROGRAMMING
SERVICES & LEARNING
Shaarey Zedek Shabbat
Fridays,
January 17, 24, 31, 2020
The CSZ clergy welcomes you for
Minchah and uplifting Friday night
Shabbat services. Check the previous
page, or our website home page, for the
latest Minyan times.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Hartman Torah
Saturday, January 25, 2020
12:45 PM following Shabbat Lunch
Join Rabbi Aaron Starr for a discussion
of his January learning in Israel with the
Shalom Hartman Institute.
MEMBERS
One in a Minyan
Each day, CSZ’s Minyan connects you
to a meaningful and beautiful Jewish
experience that extends through the
generations. Enrich your soul and connect
with fellow congregants, some of whom
may be in need of help to say kaddish for
a loved one.
We particularly need your help to
make a minyan during the winter.
If you can join us at least once in
the next few weeks, for morning
or evening services - or both - we
would be grateful.
Go to www.shaareyzedek.org/pray/
daily-minyan and click the link to let us
know you’re coming.
Nursing Your Baby at CSZ
If you are looking for a private space, our
Bride’s Room/Nursing Room is available,
with a private bathroom. Find it in the
Blumberg Hallway, off the Weisberg Lobby,
up the ramp to the right of the chapel.
MEMBERS
Congregational Security Briefing
Sunday, January 12, 2020
10:00 AM
You are invited to a briefing by the CSZ
Security Task Force, to learn procedures
that our members should know in the event
of an emergency. Join us in the Sanctuary
to review security protocols and safety
information.
Inclusion Committee Meeting
Sunday, January 12, 2020
11:00 AM
The Inclusion Committee works to ensure
that individuals and groups are embraced
by our synagogue. This year, we are
focusing on inclusion efforts for people of
different abilities. Join us!
YOUTH, FAMILY & TEEN
Youth & Family: Thrilling Thursdays
January 16, 23 & 30, 2020
10:00 - 11:30 AM
The community is welcome to our drop-in
playgroup for children ages 0-5 and their
favorite adults. Lindsay Mall and our clergy
welcome you for play, games, stories,
songs, kosher snacks and more!
Donations are gratefully accepted to
continue the fun!
Dinosaur Tot Shabbat
Friday, January 24, 2020
5:45 p.m.
A fun Shabbat experience for families with
children ages 0-5 years! Join us for a joyful,
musical, kid-friendly service with the CSZ
clergy, a “prehistoric” bufffet dinner, and
cool after-dinner activities. Cost: $18 per
adult ages 13 and older. No charge for
children ages 0-12. Register by Tuesday,
January 21, 2020 at www.shaareyzedek.
org or call 248.357.5544.

ADULT EDUCATION
BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
Insights from Ladino Songs: Advice
from the Women of Jewish Spain
with Leahliza Lee
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:00 PM
Leahliza Lee devotes herself to songs from
the Sephardic world. Through Judeo-
Spanish traditional song, Leahliza Lee
brings to life moments from the lives of
women silenced in the nearly-forgotten
history of Spain’s once-vibrant and long-
gone Jewish communities. Leahliza will
provide background from historic sources
that will help listeners understand the world
from which the songs emerged, and the
advice they still provide today.
Drum Circle
with Sundance DiDomencio
Thursday, January 23, 2020
7:00 PM
A professional drum lesson and drum circle,
which will explore the dynamics of playing
rhythm with others. It’s not just banging
on drums, but rather a conversation in the
oldest form of communication.
Join us regularly at Berman Night of
Learning for sips, sweets, schmoozing and
engaging Jewish Learning experiences.
Open to the community at no charge.
Berman Night
PROGRAMMING
ADULT EVENTS
CSZ SENIORS
Tuesdays with Janet:
The DIA Essentials
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
1:30 PM
A presentation with Detroit Institute of Arts
docents that will outline highlights of the
museum’s collection.
London Travelogue
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
1:30 PM
Photos and stories with Jeri Fishman, as she
shares with us the charm of London, England.
Light refreshments will be served. For more
information, contact Janet Pont at jpont@
shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
CSZ SISTERHOOD
Rosh Chodesh Zumba
Suday, January 26, 2020
11:45 AM
celyFIT, West Bloomfield
Reinvigorate your body with a one hour celyFIT
Zumba class with world-renowned Brazilian
fitness instrictor Cely Dias. All levels welcome.
Bring (or wear) your comfortable workout
clothing, bring a water bottle, towel, and dry,
smooth-soled indoor shoes. Following the work-
out and cool-down, refresh your neshama with
a learning featuring Rebecca Starr, Midwest
manager at Shalom Hartman Institute and
Certified Personal Trainer. Light refreshments
will be served. Cost: $15 per person. Sister-
hood Nourish members are no charge. RSVP
to www.shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
Space is limited to the first 22 participants.
RIMONIM CSZ YOUNG ADULTS
Pints and Planning
Thursday, January 30, 2020
1:30 PM
The Corner, Ferndale
Help us shape the future of Rimonim as we
plan the 2020 year. The first drink is on Rabbi
Dahlen. RSVP to www.shaareyzedek.org or
248.357.5544.
PROGRAMMING
 IN REMEMBRANCE

May God bring comfort to our families,

together with all the other mourners
of Zion and Jerusalem.
Neil Margolis
Linda Mossman
Morris Weider
Pearl Baum

WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE

SH’LOSHIM PERIOD OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF OUR
CONGREGATIONAL FAMILY:

Bell Storchan
Rosalie Disner
Sarah Deitch
Richard Bleznak
Marilyn Freedman

The road of righteousness leads to life.

By way of its path there is no death.
Proverbs 12:28
YAHRZEITS

JANUARY 11, 2020 – JANUARY 17, 2020

January 11, 2020 • 14 Tevet, 5780
Herman Benstein Sidney Langer Bella Shugerman
Suzanne Elaine Dreifus Bettye Levy Harry Sosnick
Renee Marcia Glanz Laura Levy Leo Straus
Margaret Gutman Lillian Marlowe William Valensky
Chester Inwald Louis Milstein Bruce Jerome Weiner
Sonia Jacobs Silvie Epstein Pergament Eleanore Winkelman
Gitel Kraft Eli Robinson Stuart Winkelman
Leo Kuschinski Harry L. Shapiro Celia Zachar
Ethel Lakind Susan Klein Shapiro

January 12, 2020 • 15 Tevet, 5780

Martin Aronsson Julian A. Grace Mabel Schmalberg
Frances Rae Avadenka Karl Gutman Lena Shapiro
Norman Bendix Donald Kapetansky Dorothy Sherman
Spinah Bulayefsky Sam Klein Philip M. Shiovitz
Morris Burstein Augusta Meyers Fannie Siegel
Frances Jacobson Edelman Laura Nosanchuk Bernard N Tucker
Walter L. Field Moses Remer Sam Tukel
Teres Fischer Henry Sanders Abram Turteltaub

January 13, 2020 • 16 Tevet, 5780

Morris D. Baker Meyer Finkel Larry Miller
Anna Berman Ethel Fischer Bert Moss
Helen Miriam Blumrosen Sarah Freedman Irving Pasick
Floyd Avery Bornstein Albert Green Jack Prinstein
George Brody Bessie Klein Nick Stern
Casper Brown Ephraim F. Lyons Dora Blumenthal Stoll
Mollie Cherrin Irving M. Lyons Julius Stone
Saul Dunitz Harry Mendelson Irwin Weingarten

January 14, 2020 • 17 Tevet, 5780

Abraham O. Barsky Samuel Kersch Wilma G. Meyers
Leonard Brand Craina Naomi Knoll Nellie Reder
Nathan Elkus Sylvia Radin Koss Lillian Libbie Rubenstein
Ida Epstein Lucille C. Larky Joseph Schwartz
Abraham Foxman Helen Lepofsky Jack Schwimmer
Howard Geller Arthur Mandell Gerald Steinberg
Harry M. Greenberg Fredrick Mann Ilsa Straus
Rabbi Irwin Groner Rachel Mellen
 YAHRZEITS

7 TEVET, 5780 – 13 TEVET, 5780

January 15, 2020 • 18 Tevet, 5780
William Burke Gertrude Feuerman Pensler Ruben Simon
Ethel A. Chicorel Avraham Adolf Plotke Robert C. Smith
Annie Ellias Irving Rollinger Sophie Spiwak
Phyllis Marilyn Hittleman William Rosman Selden Tachna
Robert Lichtman Gail Fisher Ross Sherwin Tukel
Bertha Lifton Senta Shenkman Morris Weiner
James S. Moyer C. Hertzel Silber Edith Williams

January 16, 2020 • 19 Tevet, 5780

Jeffrey Daniel Adelman Sybil Goldman Jenny Roby
Deborah Altman Bessie Lillian Krell Morton Schwartz
Margaret Berger Norman B. Lepofsky Maurice Sell
Darwin Canvasser J. Philip Levant Nathan Simons
Belden “Bill” Carroll Irvin Meckler Abraham J. Smith
Richard David Finley Allan Joel Pearlman Esther S. Snyder
Benjamin Flanders Sandra Pearlman Lillian Zellman
Sarah Goldberg Phillip Pont

January 17, 2020 • 20 Tevet, 5780

Dorothy Agree Arthur Greenfield Edith Rosberg
Harold Jay Alvin Sara Isaacs Ann Rosenberg
Rose Aronoff Robert H. Isberg Shirley Pearl Sauter Yolles
Kathy Jo Babcock Jinks Jervey-Page Sherman F. Shatz
Deborah Belkin Agnes Klein Carl Singer
Marilou Berman Joseph Klinghoffer Martin Srere
Nellie Chad Morris Kuper Anna K. Talcowsky
Rex B Dickerson Emma Levitan Jack Tobin
Irving Dubrinsky Ethel Mandel Samuel Wagner
Ela Oszer Dzodin Maurice Nayer Shirley Pearl Yolles
Faye Godel Benjamin Paxton
LEADERSHIP

Executive Officers and Board of Trustees

Jeri Fishman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President

Karen A. Katz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice-President

Susan Kozik Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice-President

Jon Dwoskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Member of the Executive Board

Jay Inwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Member of the Executive Board

Leigh Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At-Large Member of the Executive Board

Robert Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director

Board of Trustees
Wendy Arnold David Moses
Firooz Banooni Susan Oleinick
Karen Couf Cohen Sara Rothenberg
Nicole Eisenberg Michael Rowe
Barbra Giles David Salama
Barbara Heller Alice Silbergleit
Steven Hurvitz Michael Tobin (Men’s Club)
Paul Ingber Mitchell Wagner
Betsy Kellman Brooke Weingarden
Harold Kusnetz (Seniors) Leah Yair
Kim Levin (Sisterhood) Ira Zaltz
Morry Levin Neil Zechman
Jodi Michaelson Emma Zerkel

Shabbat Gabbaim
Judie Blumeno Sheldon Larky
Rick Cohen Michael Rowe
Bill Glogower Neil Zechman
Richard Jacobs
 MISSION & HISTORY

CONGREGATION SHAAREY ZEDEK Mission

C ongregation 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 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 Street 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 the city of Southfield.

Since the 19th century, members of our congregation have proudly played leading
roles in Michigan, the nation and throughout the 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 l’dor, from generation to generation.
Synagogue Office
27375 Bell Road
Southfield, MI 48034-2079
248.357.5544
Fax 248.357.0227
www.shaareyzedek.org

Clover Hill Park Cemetery

2425 East Fourteen Mile Road
Birmingham, MI 48009-7257
248.723.8884
Fax 248.723.8886
www.cloverhillpark.org