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MESSENGER 105
volume
THECALENDAR
SYNAGOGUEHIGHLIGHTS
| CONGREGATION
FROM B’NAI
THEEMUNAH
RABBI | JANUARY 2021 | PUBLISHED MONTHLY
SONGS OF RACIAL JUSTICE —SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS
MILESTONES MASTHEAD
BIRTHS Marc B. Fitzerman and Daniel S. Kaiman* ............... Rabbis
Leo Levalor Basch, born to Mike and Romi Basch, on No- Dr. Elana Newman................................................ President
vember 28, 2020. Dr. John Schumann..................... Executive Vice President
Ross Heyman..................................................Vice President
Micah Oswin Kirzner, born to Sam Kirzner and Kaitlyn Mark Goldman................................................Vice President
Newell, on November 7, 2020. Sally Donaldson.......................................................Treasurer
Nancy Cohen.......................................................... Secretary
WEDDINGS Jeremy Rabinowitz......... Synagogue Foundation President
Hillary Roubein.................................... Sisterhood President
Kelly Fadem married Adam Setapen of San Francisco on Sara Levitt..................Director of Jewish Life and Learning
October 10, 2020. Kelly is the daughter of Bruce and Jen- Rick Gratch......................................................Administrator
nifer Fadem. Shelli Wright........................................... Preschool Director
Happie Hoffman ...................................Artist-in-Residence
IN MEMORIAM Brigid Kelley & Cheryl Myers..........Co-Staff, Office Wing
Nancy Cohen............................ Sisterhood Gift Shop Chair
Shiela Mudd
Wife of Vernon Mudd
Mother of Kevin Mudd, Debra Reiter, Michael Mudd, *Both Rabbis are affiliated with the Rabbinical Assembly
and David Mudd of the Conservative Movement.
Charles Kopp
Father of Norman, Stuart, and Valorie Kopp BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Norman Levin
Husband of Shirley Levin ON THE COVER
Father of Linda Dubois and Debbie Jardot
Taken in the summer of 2019, this picture
features our own Jillian Lieberman (in the 3 o’clock
Kimberly Glass Stang position) with her friends and bunkmates at
Mother of Gabby Stang Camp Ramah in the Rockies. The photo is
intended as a reminder that we will make it
Beryl Farfel through the winter, and summer is on the way.
We hope that parents are already thinking about
Uncle of Randee Charney
camp, and know that the Synagogue is ready to help
with scholarship support for those who need it.
NEW MEMBER AFFILIATIONS Hillary Roubein
Please make contact with Morah Sara Levitt
if you are interested in talking about the options.
We’re delighted to note the new memberships of Sam IMMEDIATE
With PAST
new protocols now PRESIDENTS
in development, we think
Kirzner and Kaitlyn Newell and Lisa Braverman. We’re con- that most camps will open in Summer 2021.
fident that all will be a source of strength for the entire con- Sally A. Donaldson
gregation and hope this membership brings pleasure to one Craig Silberg
and all. Welcome! Jolene Sanditen
NEW CITIZENSHIP
Congratulations to Annabel Torianyk, who became a THE MESSENGER
United States citizen last month. Annabel is the daughter of
Alin Avitan and Eric Torianyk. January 2021 - Published Monthly
CONGREGATION B’NAI EMUNAH
SYNAGOGUE MILLENNIALS
1719 South Owasso Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
AN EVENING WITH OREN Office: (918) 583‑7121 School: (918) 585‑KIDS
Fax: (918) 747-9696 Website: www.tulsagogue.com
JANUARY 31 at 5:00 P.M. ON ZOOM
2
THE JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TWO RABBIS AND... | EVERY FRIDAY 10 TU BE-SHEVAT CLIMATE CHANGE SERIES
Every Friday at 11:00 a.m., our rabbis convene a weekly con- If learning about climate change’s causes and effects, its
versation to reflect on pertinent topics of the day, interview problems and its solutions, and what you can do to help
special guests, and talk about ideas relevant to Synagogue today piques your interest, this is the series for you! Every
life. They hope you’ll join them. This month, guests include January Sunday, starting on January 10, we’ll be learning
Karen Kiely of Community Action Project Tulsa, and Greg from experts in the field. Whether it’s the energy transition,
Raskin of the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. climate injustice in our food systems, or how to practice cli-
Watch your e-blasts for details. Sessions take place on Jan- mate activism in your family circles, this series will inspire
uary 8, 15, 22, and 29. Zoom meeting ID: 918-583-7121. and inform everyone present. The sessions will be on Janu-
ary 10, 17, and 24, each at 4:00 p.m. Reach out at info@
SHABBAT TOGETHER | FRIDAY EVENINGS bnaiemunah.com to reserve your spot!
As days and weeks go by, our tradition asks that we take time 18 SONGS OF RACIAL JUSTICE
to pause, reflect, and enjoy time together. Shabbat Together
is a short, digital gathering where we take a few moments For many years now, the Synagogue has stood side by side
to pause with community as we enter Shabbat. The content with brothers and sisters across Tulsa in public action, partic-
is songs for the Shabbat table and it always starts at 6:00 ipating and sponsoring Tulsa’s MLK Day Parade. As we must
p.m. We conclude in time for you to enjoy a Shabbat meal at mark this day in a new way this year, we hope members of
home. The sessions this month are January 1, 8, 15, 22, and the congregation, friends, and neighbors will join us for the
29. Zoom meeting ID: 918-583-7121. next installment of the Cozy Couch Concert Series. Coor-
dinated by our Artist-in-Residence, Happie Hoffman, the
PANIM EL PANIM | SATURDAY MORNINGS series invites talented singer-songwriters from across the
country to write original pieces exploring the intersection of
Our tradition speaks of a special power that exists when a racial justice and Jewish identity. Our concert will begin at
group of people gathers together for prayer. Panim el Panim 7:00 p.m., and we’ll meet on Zoom: 918-583-7121
918-583-7121..
is a live broadcast service led by Rabbis Kaiman and Fitzer-
man. Rooted in our in-person Shabbat morning service, we 21 BLATT + BLUE: 51 BIRCH STREET
spend time singing, reflecting, studying Torah, and connect-
ing. Services begin at 10:00 a.m. The dates for Panim el Pa- Our ongoing program on Jewish cinema and television will
nim services are January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Zoom meeting continue in January with a discussion of “51 Birch Street”.
ID: 918-583-7121
918-583-7121.. The film details a suburban Jewish family’s mystery as it
wrestles with the age-old issues of love, fidelity, and mar-
BAKER’S DOZEN | TUESDAY & THURSDAY riage. Blatt + Blue spotlights film and television enthusiasts
David Blatt and Alice Blue, who first summarize the fea-
Building off our end-of-year Cookiebake 2020 strength, tured material and then field questions and comments from
our cookie-baking program is in full swing, and we need bak- the Zoom Room audience. Join the discussion on the film in
ers! We’re collecting cookies, bars, and other single-serving our standard Zoom room: 918-583-7121
918-583-7121.. The starting time
baked goods every Tuesday and Thursday morning and deliv- is 7:00 p.m. More information on page 8.
ering them right away to frontline workers around the city.
Any donation of baked goods is deeply appreciated; reach 28 CLIMATE ACTIVISM AND TU BE-SHEVAT
out at info@bnaiemunah.com, and we’ll work you into the
schedule as smoothly as we work our pastry dough! All of our In the depths of winter, with a glimmer of spring around the
recipients have been deeply grateful. corner, Tu Be-Shevat asks that we give our attention to the
environment and our religious role as responsible stewards.
Guided by a panel of leaders engaged in specific project
Please call Morah Sara Levitt to work addressing local and national climate issues, this eve-
explore summer jewish ning invites us to consider how we can use our time, energy,
and efforts to address one of the most pressing issues of our
opportunities for your teen.
day. It all gets started at 7:00 p.m., and we’ll meet in our
regular Zoom space: 918-583-7121
918-583-7121..
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JANUARY [CONTINUED]
(continued from page 3)
FROM RABBI FITZERMAN
THE ALTAMONT BAKERY
31 TO++GATHER: BAUBIES AND ZAYDIES
TO Among the generous donations that came in this year were four
special gifts to the Altamont Bakery. On behalf of our bakery
A monthly gathering for families with young children, this team, we are deeply grateful to the Guterman Family Foun-
month our youngest congregants are invited to bring their dation, The Koski Christian Silberg Group at Morgan Stanley,
grandparents with them. Grandparents far and wide are asked Dennis and Terry Johnson, and Jeremy and Mara Rabinowitz.
to log-in to enjoy a story, singing, movement with their Tulsa All expressed their confidence in our bakery, and their concern
grandkids. Are you a grandparent with grandkids out of town? for people who are among the most vulnerable we know.
Invite them to join us for To+Gather this month as well! To
RSVP and for the link for this special edition of To+Gather, These gifts will be helpful in many ways. From the beginning
please contact Morah Sara at slevitt@bnaiemunah.com
slevitt@bnaiemunah.com.. See of the pandemic in March 2020, Nancy Cohen, our Altamont
page 5 for more details. Project Director, has been meeting weekly on Zoom with all of
our bakers to keep spirits up and maintain our connections. For
31 MILLENNIALS: AN EVENING WITH OREN intermitently homeless and mentally ill fellow citizens, this has
been a vital source of consistency and support. It is also proof
Join our friends at Oren for an evening of cooking delight! that our bakery is a whole-person, pro-social entity. We care
We will celebrate Tu Be-Shevat together by cooking a season- about people, regardless of circumstance, and profitability is
al, vegetable-forward dish with the team at Oren under the a secondary concern. As a token of that care, each baker has
leadership of our friend and Synagogue member, Matt Am- received an honorarium equal to what she or he would have
berg. We’ll also learn about Oren’s use of locally-sourced food. gotten for hours worked. That’s another way we have expressed
Participants will pick up and pay for ingredients from Oren’s our deepest values.
kitchen during the day and join us on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. from Thanks again to our donors and to the congregation at large.
home. Please contact Sara at slevitt@bnaiemunah.com for Sometime this year (June? August?) we will resume operations,
more information and to hold your spot for this event. and we hope that Synagogue volunteers will sign up in droves.
Our bakery is primed to take a great step forward with new
FEBRUARY: LOOKING AHEAD customers, new markets, and an expanded footprint. Onward
and upward at the Altamont Bakery!
5-6 WONDERS OF THE DIGITAL AGE
WOMEN’S RETREAT WITH HAPPIE & SARA
Like many of you, I do a fair amount of late-night noodling.
14 SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB At the end of December, I needed to know how to dry cottage
cheese for blintzes, but most often I’m in it for the ride.
16 MAKER JUDAISM That aimless “searching” recently brought me to an instance
of aesthetic surprise. The form was a YouTube video titled Echad
Mi Yodea by Ohad Naharin, performed by the Israeli modern
18 BLATT AND BLUE dance company, Batsheva.
Batsheva. In it, a large semi-circle of dancers
in white shirts and black suits responds with both restraint and
21 SHALOM FRESH abandon to the traditional Passover table hymn.
I wish I knew what it all meant, but I can only guess. My
25 PURIM MASK
MASKERADE
ERADE AND MEGILLAH heart tells me that it has to do with the dynamics of religious
life, where the frameworks of ritual and pattern can only barely
28 contain rapture and intensity. I leave the rest to you. What I did
THE UNWALLED CITY: PURIM FESTIVITIES feel most strongly was a longing to experience Israeli cultural
life more often than I do. No answers here, but take yourself
to the video by punching in YouTube Echad Mi Yodea by Ohad
Naharin. I think that you will be both moved and smitten.
Blatt + Blue REVIEW 51 Birch Street
January 21 at 7:00 p.m. CALL RABBI DAN KAIMAN TO TALK ABOUT SYNAGOGUE MEMBERERSHIP.
4SECURING THE FUTURE FROM RABBI KAIMAN
GIVING IN THE NEW YEAR MAKING MY WAY BACK
Calendar year 2020 was difficult for many people who lost As many of you know, in early November of last year, I test-
much of their security thanks to the pandemic. But others ed positive for COVID-19. I spent the first few days of my
had a different experience because of fortunate investments diagnosis struggling to imagine where I may have become in-
that appreciated substantially. The Synagogue hopes that you fected, carefully retracing my interactions and contacts from
might give generously in the coming months. Appreciated the prior two weeks, and reading way too many WebMD arti-
stock is one promising avenue of charitable investment. The cles about the likelihood of hospitalization. In those early days,
full value of your gift is tax-deductible and there are no taxes I comforted myself with the repeated reminder that only a
on any realized gains. small percentage of those who test positive end up in the hos-
pital and that it was not a likely destination for me. Little did I
Please consider other avenues as well: a grant from your do- know what was ahead.
nor-advised fund (DAF), all or part of your mandatory IRA
distribution, or an above-the-line tax-deductible gift of up to Of course, I did end up in the hospital. And my stay brought
$300 (which requires no itemization). All will help offset the about a host of experiences I never wished to have and would
loss of normal income in 2020 and support the Synagogue in not wish on anyone else. I made it through, but it took some
these difficult times. time and serious effort. On this side of recovery, I find myself
immensely grateful to my care team and the doctors and nurs-
SCHOOL EVENTS es who cared for me with skill and sensitivity. In particular, I
owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Jan Finer, who walked with me
at every step of the journey.
TO+GATHER ADDS BAUBIES AND ZAYDIES
And in the circle of care just beyond was a host of heroes
It’s our monthly gathering for families with young children who sent me messages of support, found ways to deliver es-
with a twist! This month our youngest congregants are invited sentials to my quarantined hospital room, and made sure our
to bring their grandparents with them to To+Gather. Grand- freezer at home was always at capacity. The generosity was be-
parents far and wide are asked to log in to enjoy a story, sing- yond comprehension. Rachel, Shula, Millie, and I felt the deep
ing, and movement with their Tulsa grandkids. bonds of community and overwhelming warmth. Please know,
every gesture made in our direction was noticed and received
We can’t wait to fill up the Zoom screen with our favorite with enormous gratitude.
Baubies and Zaydies, Nanas, Papas, Grammies, Pops, and ev-
eryone in between. Synagogue families will still receive their As I now enter 2021 with my health and energy restored,
monthly To+Gather Toolbox delivered to your door. They will I pray for renewal, strength, and good health for our entire
include recipes, activity ideas, materials for a project with a community. May the weeks and months ahead, as we navigate
link to a demo by our own Morah Tona and Peninah the Pea- towards the conclusion of this pandemic, continue to be filled
cock, and much more. Can’t make it to the scheduled session? with acts of lovingkindness and the humanity that makes each
No problem! Sessions will be recorded on Facebook and easily of us greater because we are connected with one another.
accessible for viewing at a time that is convenient for you. We
.
hope that this program will give families the tools they need
to “do Jewish” at home, connect to other families and their .
Synagogue community.
D&P Janitorial
Are you a grandparent with grandkids out of town? Invite
them to join us for To+Gather this month as well! If you are .Commercial Deep Cleaning
a local grandparent and would like to send a To+Gather Tool- and High-Level Sanitation
Box to your grandchildren out of town, please be in touch with
Morah Sara for details. To RSVP and for the link for this edi-
tion of To+Gather, please be in touch with Morah Sara at slev-
itt@bnaiemunah.com. The date is Sunday, January 31.
Keith Palmer, Owner
918-284-4610
kpalmer988@gmail.com
www.dpjanitorial.com
Yahrtzeit Service Every Friday at 5:45 PM.
Zoom ID: 918 583 7121.
5MORAH SARA LEVITT
UPCOMING (CONCLUDED)
THANK YOU
A YEAR OF REMEMBRANCE MEALS FOR EVERYONE IN NEED
As we rounded out the terrible year of 2020, I heard my- We are deeply grateful to those who have become part of
self on loop sharing with others my longing for 2021. How our renewed effort to provide home-cooked meals to those
could anything top this year of upheaval, illness, loss, and members of our congregation in need. Thanks to:
loneliness? It seems impossible to imagine. We enter this
new year looking to a promising vaccine and a leadership Tobie Bresloff, M.D.
turnover in the highest office. Randee Charney
Nancy and Harvey Cohen
The beginning of 2021 also brings us to the 100th anni- Roxanne Imeson-Friedland
versary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, an event in our city’s Jackie Lasky
history that requires deep consideration. It strikes me that Terry Marcum
in the year following the upheaval of 2020, we will reckon Hillary Roubein
with yet another disease that tore through our city just 100
years ago and continues in many ways to exist in our com-
munity and country today. SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT
Racism and hatred of the most dangerous kind still linger SWEET TOOTH CANDY & GIFT CO.
among us. We are being forced to remember Tulsa’s historic
atrocity head-on through our city’s preparation for this year January’s Small Business Note is about Sweet Tooth.
of centennial commemoration and our planned involvement Owned and operated by Synagogue members Jeff Darby
in it. Of course, memory and reconciliation are a part of the and Janet Dundee, Sweet Tooth has been a staple for gifts
ethos of our Jewish tradition too. Each year we follow a and sweets in Tulsa for over 28 years. Check out their stock
calendar that marks moments in our history of destruction, of delicious sweets and specialty candies, or find the perfect
hate, and plague. gift to show someone you care. Visit them on Facebook or
Instagram, or call the store at (918) 712-8785. Janet and
Last month, we lit candles and ate foods prepared in oil to Jeff would love to help!
recall a rebellion of Jews in Israel fighting their oppression.
Chanukah, along with the recalling of destruction and hate,
is a narrative of hope and resilience. The parallels between
the Jewish imperative to remember history and strength,
and the Race Massacre’s anniversary in our city are too pow-
erful to ignore. Judaism’s message of resilience in the face of
adversity gives me great inspiration as we enter 2021.
Our tradition teaches us to acknowledge, honor, and
mourn with an eye toward the future, and commands an
ethos of responsibility to do all we can to ensure that history
does not repeat itself for us or others. As we enter into this
critical year of rebuilding, remembering, and reunifying our
community, may we look to our tradition as a guide for mov-
ing forward while respecting and honoring the past.
SECOND SEDER
COMMEMORATING THE
TULSA RACE MASSACRE of 1921.
SUNDAY, March 28, 2021
DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
6HONORS AT THE SYNAGOGUE
Preceding me in the transition to retirement—a short
LOOKING BACK AT TOURO list—are my friends Nancy Wilk and Didi Ralph. I love
Greg Raskin and Jon Glazer and their music that enriches
Betty Lehman spoke a beautiful response to those who our souls. Recently, the voice of Happie Hoffman, our art-
offered accolades at the event honoring her on the last night ist-in-residence, has been a delightful addition. The success
of Chanukah. We offer it here as a permanent reminder of of the work of B’nai Emunah would be impossible without
her achievements. the partnership of Keith Palmer, Melvin Giles, Karra Beck,
and Will Quillman. All of you work so hard and have been
I wish to thank the Board of Directors, President Dr. Elana behind the scenes for over fourteen years of service to B’nai
Newman, and the amazing and creative Touro Committee: Emunah. You continue to insure that everything is just right.
Nancy Cohen, Sally Donaldson, Terry Marcum, and Jolene I appreciate the security team and the officers from Owl
Sanditen, for the honor of the 2020 Touro Award. Nite Security who keep us safe. And to Rick Gratch, my
best wishes for a rewarding and meaningful life as the next
I am humbled, and I applaud the accomplishments of the Synagogue Administrator.
past seven years of Touro honorees and their philanthropic
work in the community. This is the eighth Touro event and Through the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure to work
tonight we are celebrating the eighth night of Chanukah. with outstanding volunteers and dear friends: Brian Brouse,
That feels like a blessing to me. Ritual Chair and the first Touro honoree; Alin Avitan, chef
of unbelievable Israeli meals; and Shahnaz Khalil, baker of
Thank you to my precious family: Keith; Kate, Jordan, and beautiful and scrumptious treats for holidays. There are
Rosie; Abby, Greg, and Miller for their love, support, joy, many more I could name, but we would be here for hours.
laughter, and for making our lives delightful and the world
better. I also cannot name all the programs that I have had the
pleasure of assisting in, but I want to mention how impressed
The COVID pandemic continues to present challenges for I am with the women who are and have been a part of Sis-
everyone, but being together tonight, I am reminded of the terhood as well as the programs they provide. Sisterhood
importance of being in contact with those we love and love connects women, encourages involvement, and supports
being with. This is what we strive to do at the Synagogue: spirituality. It is a strong and powerful organization.
to bring people together, to be involved in the community,
and to build relationships. Whether in-person or digitally, we Before coming to B’nai Emunah, I served as Director at
need each other! both the YWCA and the YMCA; assisted Bob Harbison with
Tulsa Children’s Coalition; and had the opportunity to serve
During these times, there have been so many changes in children, women, and the underserved populations in Tul-
the ways we live our lives, but the one constant I am fully sa and surrounding communities. With my background, it’s
aware of is all of you, and the support from my family and been a pleasure to be involved in several of the Synagogue’s
friends. social service projects dear to my heart. In partnership with
Metropolitan Baptist Church, we collected houseware items
My gratitude to Rabbi Fitzerman. You may not know what and painted and furnished units at the Altamont Apart-
an influence you are to the people in our community. You ments, which gradually developed into the Altamont Bak-
are my teacher and my friend, a constant driver of progress, ery, under the excellent direction of my dear friend, Nan-
and an inspiration to make the world a better place. cy Cohen (with Harvey’s expertise in accounting). In past
years, Sally Donaldson directed a mentoring program at
Rabbi Kaiman, you have brought energy, youth, and in- McClure Elementry School. More recently, the Synagogue,
teresting and refreshing ideas to us all. You know we are all with Sara Levitt’s leadership and partnership with Catholic
here for you and grateful for your and Rachel’s recovery Charities, has provided English-as-a-Second-Language and
from COVID. citizenship classes. I am inspired by the Jewish beliefs that
focus on community development, social responsibility, and
Many thanks to my co-workers: Simon, Sara, Shelli, tikkun olam.
Cheryl, and Brigid, and all our teachers, who have enriched
my life. Gwenn, Nicki, and Cherish have been home since Friends! I hope you have people in your life that make life
March. I miss you! Blessings as you continue to do the good glorious. For me, it means friends from childhood into adult-
work of the Synagogue. hood, and those friends who have come into my life since I
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7FROM BETTY [CONTINUED] SPECIAL EVENTS
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came to B’nai Emunah! Through life’s transitions and mile-
stones, we continue to support each other and enjoy times Our ongoing program on Jewish cinema and television will
together. I cherish the memories and look forward to more focus in January on 51 Birch Street, an extraordinary doc-
times together. I love you all. umentary by Doug Block. A few months after his mother’s
sudden death from pneumonia, Block’s 83-year-old father,
How do you thank an entire congregation? Most every- Mike, calls him to announce that he’s moving to Florida to
one that has ever met me knows that my favorite part of live with “Kitty,” his secretary from 40 years before. Al-
my job was getting to know our members and welcoming ways close to his mother and equally distant from his father,
them to B’nai Emunah for holidays, life cycle events, bar/ Doug and his two older sisters were shocked and suspicious.
bat mitzvahs, weddings...and funerals. One of my favorite The film is about the universal themes of love, marriage, fi-
Hebrew words is hiddur, meaning beautification—gladden- delity, and a suburban Jewish family’s mystery. Lauded by
ing the eye as well as the spirit. That’s CBE. I believe every A.O. Scott of The New York Times, the film made his top
life cycle event is an opportunity to create memories, and I ten list the year it was released.
love that! Thank you all for allowing me to be part of your
celebrations as well as in times of sorrow. I miss those who Blatt + Blue spotlights film and television enthusiasts Da-
have died—too many. May the memory of the righteous be vid Blatt and Alice Blue, who begin each session with a sum-
for a blessing. mary of the featured material. It means that you’ll be able to
follow the conversation even if you have to delay your view-
This Touro Celebration stands as tribute to the life and ing of the film itself. After that, it’s questions and comments
works of Judah Touro, who modeled a commitment to the from the Zoom Room audience.
Jewish community and the world at large. By connecting
and getting involved at the Synagogue, we too learn of needs The film is readily available on Amazon Prime for those
in the community, take action, and reach out to help others. who have already chosen that platform as their primary
It’s our responsibility in serving the community to focus on streaming service. If you haven’t done so already, there is an
social justice, sustainability, to protect and repair our world, option for a trial subscription at www.amazon.com. Access
and to be kind. 51 Birch Street for a token fee the way you would any other
program on Prime, and join the 7:00 p.m. Zoom event for a
Here’s to healing, connecting, caring, and of course danc- stimulating discussion on the film. The Zoom meeting ID is
ing! 918-583-7121. bnaiemunah.com
With all my love—L’chayim!
CONGRATULATIONS
Rick Gratch was recently acknowledged by the National
Association for Temple Administration (NATA) as a Senior
Member, and for progress toward becoming a Fellow in
Temple Administration. Rick has completed a curriculum of
seminars and workshops, as well as exams in areas of study
related to the field.
Additionally, at the recent NATA Annual Conference, Rick
received a five-year pin marking his tenure in the association.
Rick served on the conference committee helping to re-
imagine how professionals serving congregations all over the
country could come together (virtually) and feel connected
even during the turbulent times of 2020. Mazal tov Rick!
SONGS OF RACIAL JUSTICE | JANUARY 18 AT 7:00 p.m. ON ZOOM
8CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYNAGOGUE
Altamont Bakery Fund Robinowitz Family Library Fund Ethel Ettie Sack
Cindy and Michael Guterman Vellie Bloch Frank Sokol
Harold and Sheryl Springer Ronald Sokol
Rose Borg Sukkah Fund Bernice Springer
Ann Beerman Garden Fund Jay Friedman William Weise
Cindy and Michael Guterman Rebecca ‘Belle’ Weise
Sharna Frank Music Fund
Anne V. Zarrow Courtyard Fund Natalie and Daniel Barkan Touro Award Contributions
Karen Neuwald Steve Aberson and Brent Ortolani
Synagogue Endowment Fund Craig and Mary Abrahamson
Brouse Family Shabbat and Marvin and Faye Robinowitz Dr. David and Carol Adelson
Holiday Fund Dr. Stephen and Ellen Adelson
Dr. Bernard and Marcy Robinowitz Synagogue General Fund Dr. Jennifer Airey
Dr. Stephen and Ellen Adelson Daniel and Jenna Aizenman
Dave Sylvan Joyful Music Fund Allan and Elaine Jeffy The Arce Family
Karen Neuwald Joan Green Alin Avitan
Lauren and Scott Zeligson Mary Lhevine Terri Bache-Wiig
The Oberstein-Allen Family Mary and Jason Bain
Goodall Blanc Visual Arts Fund The Sack Family Ted Bakamjian and Emily Duensing
Sherri Goodall Jerry and Susan Sokol Loren Basch
Les and Carla Weston Dr. Sheldon and Molly Berger
Julius and Mildred Sanditen Laurie and Bob Berman
Pilgramage Fund In Honor Of Mo Bernstein and Ruth Slocum
Cantor Rafi Dworsky David Blatt and Patty Hipsher
Susan Contente
Roxanne Imeson and David Friedland, Vellie Bloch
Norman and Shirley Levin on their recent marriage Dr. Harvey Blumenthal
Jeff Bonem
Prayer Book Fund Eliana Joels
Rabbi Daniel S. Kaiman Judy Bonus
Julie Frank
Betty Lehman Roslyn Borg (St. Louis) and Family
Steven J. Friedlin
Shirley Levin Richard and April Borg
Debbie Levin-Jardot and Leo Jardot
Bonnie Borg Spiesberger
Rabbi Arthur D. Kahn, D.D. In Memory Of Dr. Tobie Bresloff and David Hyman
Janet Brickman
Culture Fund Rose Borg
Donna Brown Paul and Randi Brodsky
Jerry and Susan Sokol
Minna Cafiero Martin and Shirley Brody
Brian Brouse
Rabbi Daniel S. Kaiman Aaron Contente
Darryl Edelman Harry and Carol Brouse Windland
Discretionary Fund
Jules Edelman Mary Cantrell and Jason Brimer
Vellie Bloch
Irwin Friedman Dr. Kitty Cardwell and Joe Goldberg
Janet Brickman
Frederick Gock Dr. Jamie and Sharon Cash
Linda Brown
Stuart Goodall Iris Chandler
Gloria and Bob Estlin
Roseline Gussman Caroline and David Chandler
Julie Frank
Chaim Guterman Randee and David Charney
Melissa and Robert Friedland
Harry A. Harris Yolanda Charney
Aaron Miller
Charles S. Kopp Peter and Jeri Cockram
Jolene Sanditen
Norm Levin Dr. Rick and Barbara Cohen
Cheryl Wallace
Dr. Jerald Miller Harvey and Nancy Cohen
Adolf Neuwald Kenneth Cohen
Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman
Berthold Neuwald Karen and Bryan Cohen
Discretionary Fund Pat Connelly and Eileen Bryce
Fanny Neuwald
Dr. Jeffrey Alderman
Renee Neuwald Kim and Rob Coretz
Janet Brickman Marcy and Michael Cyter
Solly Neuwald
Gloria and Bob Estlin Joe Degen
Toni Neuwald
Julie Frank Meagan and Ryan Dickinson
Beverly Jeffy Raines
Diana Wolff Sally and Dr. Robert Donaldson
Frances Robinowitz
Ryan DonaldsonCONTRIBUTIONS [CONT.]
Mark Donaldson
Dedra and Seth Lapidus
Gail and Les Lapidus
Art and Jackie Lasky
Charlotte Schuman
Drs. Sarah-Anne and John Schumann
Lynn Schusterman
Ann Dunagan Barry and Debbie Lederman Stacy Schusterman
Janet Dundee and Jeff Darby Martha and Gary Leff Mark Schwartz
Cantor Rafi Dworsky Abby Lehman and Greg McGraw Joseph Secan
Moises Echeverria and Stuart Ashworth Verna Lehman Neetin Sen and Owl Nite Security
Dr. Barry and Barbara Eisen Keith Lehman Blake and Terrie Shipley
Bob and Gloria Estlin Jake Lerner Lynn Shirley
Drs. Eduardo Faingold and Sonia Hocherman Shirley Levin Irene Silberg
Toby Fell Linda Levin Dubois Craig and Mindy Silberg
Rebecca Fine Rita Levit Peggy and Thomas Sitrin
Dr. Janis and David Finer Matt and Sara Levitt Robert Smith
Judy and Jeremy Finer Freedman Lori Lieb Harold and Sheryl Springer
Rabbi Marc Boone Fitzerman and Alice Blue Simon Lowen Earl and Arlene Starkman
Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Liba Rubenstein Bruce Magoon Susan Surchev and Family
Nina Fitzerman-Blue and Dan Sterba Dean and Carol Mandlebaum Barbara Sylvan
Fitzgerald Funeral Service Terry and Andy Marcum Kristi and Dr. Jacob Tarabolous
Dr. Lynn and Katherine Frame Gale Mason Mimi Tarrasch
Julie Frank Nina Meyer Dr. Kevin and Angela Taubman
Roxanne and David Friedland Aaron Miller and Joe Edmonds Isrella Taxon
Jennifer Gal and Jordan Cohen Murphy Sanitary Supply Pat Taylor
Hart and Lauren Gellman Cheryl and Greg Myers Temple Israel
Judy Glatzer Hal and Shelly Narotzky Kevin Thomas
Dr. WC Goad and Mark Goldman Ruth Nelson and Tom Murphy Sandi Tilkin
Susan and Brian Gold Dr. Elana Newman The Tom Adelson Family Fund
Alex and Karen Goldberg Martin Newman Tulsa Instant Printing
Dr. Linda Goldenstern Gail and Russ Newman Eva Unterman
Lisa Goldfarb Sofia and Michael Noshay Annie and Jeff Van Hanken
Jared and Kelly Goldfarb Sam Peled and Jane Mudgett Michael and Sylvia Vaughn
Sherri Goodall Bill and Marsha Phillips Bethanie and Bhadri Verduzco
Minor and Jennifer Gordon Jan and Jerry Potash Cheryl Wallace
Dr. Andrew Gottehrer Mindy and Harris Prescott Bobbi and Bob Warshaw
Rick and Janiece Gratch Jeremy and Mara Rabinowitz Leo and Judee Weinberg
Joan Green Dr. Peter Rao and Jody Weise Wendy Weisberg
Pia Greenberg Phyllis Raskin Dr. Mark Weiss
Frieda Grossbard Debby Raskin and Don Irwin Drs. Jill and Peter Wenger
Michael and Cindy Guterman Greg Raskin and Corey Williams Debby Westbrook
Rosalie and Bob Hanson Brina Reinstein Carolyn and Randy Westbrook
Tracy and Paul Herst-Woods Nancy Resnick Ron and Tona Willhoite
Ross Heyman and Piper Wolfe Gail and Kip Richards Karen Wilson
Happie Hoffman Eric and Shannon Richards Howard Wolf
Dr. Nancy Inhofe Opal Rives and Mike Rives Penny Painter and Brent Wolfe
Jeanne Jacobs Faye and Marvin Robinowitz Diana Wolff
Dr. Joli Jensen Coleman Robison and Barbara Brin Andy and Nancy Wolov
Jewish Federation of Tulsa Louise Rose Bette and Wynn Wozobski
Sam and Jennifer Joels Julie and Mitchell Rotman Shelli and David Wright
Starr and David Johnson Hillary and Dr. Leor Roubein Drs. Richard and Linda Young
Rabbi Daniel S. Kaiman and Rachel Gold Isabel Sanditen and Michael Sanditen Debbye Zanerhaft
George Kaiser Family Foundation Jolene Sanditen The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Jon and Linda Kantor Brad and Adria Sanditen Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation
Renee Kaplan Leslie Sanditen and Frank Zigmond Hilary Zarrow
Dr. Cathy Kass Wilfred Sanditen Zarrow Pointe
Matt and Janelle Katz Kathy and Dr. Jerry Sandler Betsy and Joel Zeligson
Karen and Mark Kiely Iris and Dr. David Sandler Stephen and Phyllis Zeligson
Klara Klein Adi and Jay Schaeffer Lauren and Scott Zeligson
Ilan and Dr. Anne Kozlowski Andrea Schlanger
Michele and Dr. John Krueger Eric and Jacque Scholljanuary | tevet-shevat
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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5:00 PM Candles 10:00 AM
5:20 PM Sunset Panim el Panim
5:45 PM Shabbat Service
Yahrtzeit Service 5:40 PM Havdalah
6:00 PM
Shabbat Together
Preschool and
Offices Closed Torah: Vayechi
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10:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
ShulSchool Baker’s Dozen Hebrew Lab Baker’s Dozen Two Rabbis and... Panim el Panim
10:30 AM INTRO Dropoff Dropoff 5:06 PM Candles Shabbat Service
5:26 PM Sunset 5:50 PM Havdalah
5:45 PM
Yahrtzeit Service
6:00 PM
Shabbat for
Everyone
Torah: Shemot
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10:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
ShulSchool Baker’s Dozen Hebrew Lab Baker’s Dozen Two Rabbis and... Panim el Panim
10:30 AM INTRO Dropoff 7:00 PM Dropoff 5:13 PM Candles Shabbat Service
4:00 PM 7:00 PM Midrasha 5:33 PM Sunset 6:00 PM Havdalah
Climate Series Board of Directors 5:45 PM
Yahrtzeit Service
6:00 PM
Shabbat Together
Rosh Chodesh
Shevat Torah: Vaera
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10:00 AM 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
ShulSchool Cozy Couch Baker’s Dozen Hebrew Lab Baker’s Dozen Two Rabbis and... Panim el Panim
10:30 AM INTRO Concert Series | Dropoff 7:00 PM Dropoff 5:20 PM Candles Shabbat Service
4:00 PM Songs of Midrasha 7:00 PM 5:40 PM Sunset 6:05 PM Havdalah
Climate Series Racial Justice Blatt and Blue 5:45 PM
Yahrtzeit Service
6:00 PM
Shabbat Together |
Bibi-Dibi
Preschool and
Offices Closed
MLK Jr. Day Torah: Bo
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10:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 AM
ShulSchool Baker’s Dozen Hebrew Lab Baker’s Dozen Two Rabbis and... Panim el Panim
10:30 AM INTRO Dropoff Dropoff 5:27 PM Candles Shabbat Service
4:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:47 PM Sunset 6:10 PM Havdalah
Climate Series Climate Activism 5:45 PM
and Tu Be-Shevat Yahrtzeit Service
31 6:00 PM
10:00 AM Shabbat Together
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10:30 AM INTRO
3:00 PM
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YAHRTZEIT CALENDAR — 17 TEVET THROUGH 18 SHEVAT
Friday, January 1 - 17 Tevet Saturday, January 9 - 25 Tevet Sunday, January 17 - 4 Shevat Sunday, January 24 - 11 Shevat
Rebbitzen Anna Kahn Martin Hersh Arthur Brimer Arieh Kozlowski
Adolf Neuwald Shellim Massil Lois Contente Sarah Levinson
Ida Soclof Mark Sokol Shirley Kahn Malkove
Donald Viner Harry Springer Nellie Mandel Monday, January 25 - 12 Shevat
Melvyn C. Resnick Lena S. Aaronson
Saturday, January 2 - 18 Tevet Sunday, January 10 - 26 Tevet Zel Rozin LaNelle Love Donaldson
Elizabeth Frank Bella Finer Sadye Sanditen Edith Wolfson Edwards
George Paru Melvin Goldenstern Rose Winer David Fist
Sam Epstein Occie Edna Hawkins Sheldon M. Paru
Robert A. Jacobs Tzvia Shaharabany Monday, January 18 - 5 Shevat Tessie Schwartz
Bernie LeVine Ray Shirley Rachel Bedrick
Joseph Lewis Rose Stekoll Louis Levy Tuesday, January 26 - 13 Shevat
Adeline Sara Singer Golda Waldinger Fannie Miller Helene Bloch
Sam H. Weisman William Israel Weisman Pearl Gordon
Monday, January 4 - 20 Tevet Florence Williams Sam Poznik
Ivonne Goldstein Monday, January 11 - 27 Tevet Ben Rubin
Ely G. Sanditen Sam Bookman Tuesday, January 19 - 6 Shevat Minnie S. Speciner
Frances Shushansky Bessie R. Goldsmith Jenny Brouse Samuel Hyman Wittels
Martha Strauss Joseph D. Davis
Tuesday, January 12 - 28 Tevet Myrtle Della Hudson Wednesday, January 27 - 14 Shevat
Tuesday, January 5 - 21 Tevet David Trope Iola Morad Nejad Khalil Mildred Hurewitz
Mandel Fischer Georgia Mizel Elkan Massil Siegfried Kohlhagen
Harry W. Glasser Peter Wozobski Phyllis Mendlowitz Fannie Moran
Pearl Watt Isralsky Julius Oleinick Sylvia Smith
Ralph Jeffy Wednesday, January 13 - 29 Tevet Oscar Velarde
Rebecca Olson Kay Oleinick Wednesday, January 20 - 7 Shevat
Jacob Rozen Gene Serlin Herman Leff Thursday, January 28 - 15 Shevat
Robert A. Stekoll Anne V. Zarrow Ruth R. Shwatshkin Robert Stanley Berger
Bessie Tureck Pearl Zeff Flora Solow Iraj Javaherian
Rebecca Yett Vinick Albert Rabinovitz
Wednesday, January 6 - 22 Tevet Thursday, January 14 - 1 Shevat Isador Sanditen
Maurice Abrams Paul Frank Bernstein Thursday, January 21 - 8 Shevat Dr. Mable Stovin
Bernard Finer Ms. Ray Brown Anna Appelman Harry Waldinger
Vinita Carruthers Meyer Spector Daniel Zeligson
Thursday, January 7 - 23 Tevet Leonard Kitz Katherine Ruth Spencer
Brandon Reed Fabes Isadore Paskel Friday, January 29 - 16 Shevat
Harriet Levinson Darrell H. Smith Friday, January 22 - 9 Shevat Jerry Feenberg
Martin Weise Mary Wax Hyman Dundee Pansy Lorraine Kaplan
Sylvia Golsen William Kessler
Friday, January 8 - 24 Tevet Friday, January 15 - 2 Shevat Moses Abraham Hyman Fred Strauss
Helmut Kaiser Marion Brodsky Martin Kallmeyer Irving Brown
Ronald Kriegsman Sanford I. Brophy Jacob Israel Singer Tillie Fein
Milton Lasky Leona Adelaide Hurst Alexander George Wolf
Sol Marvin Levin Rabbi Isaac Paru Jack Zarrow Sunday, January 31 - 18 Shevat
Yetta Magoon Martin Bresloff
Juda Neuman Saturday, January 16 - 3 Shevat Saturday, January 23 - 10 Shevat Sara Lewis
Mary Raskin Mathilda Lewis David “Toots” Borochoff Joseph Miller
Max Rubin John Mason Mings, V Charles Goodall Miriam Rabkin
Ethel Moran Ursula Guterman Henry Zarrow
Edward S. Zechman Dorothy Wolowitz
Aron Youngheim
Clara Youngheim
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