PARASHAT LEKH L’KHA

November 9, 2019 • 11 Cheshvan, 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 12:1-13:18, page 69 Isaiah 40:27-41:16, page 95
Maftir Reading: Haftarah Reader:
Genesis 17:24-27, page 93 Steve Fishman
Congregational Torah Reader:
Marc Rosenstock

REMARKS Unites States Senator Gary Peters

VETERANS SHABBAT
CSZ honors those members of our synagogue who served in the armed forces.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK’S GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS:

Congregational Lunch: Donors to the Shabbat Lunch Fund in honor of our Jewish
War Veterans.
Congregational Kiddush: Jewish War Veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
Bimah Flowers: Sisterhood, in honor of our Jewish War Veterans.

Mark a Special Occasion and Become a Contributor

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

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
Ma’ariv and Havdalah
Shabbat Ends: 6:01 PM

HELP MAKE A
minyan
Daily Minyan Times, November 10-November 15, 2019
Morning Evening
Sunday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Monday VETERANS DAY 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 5:45 PM
Candle Lighting 4:59 PM
PROGRAMMING
SERVICES & LEARNING
Shaarey Zedek Shabbat
Fridays,
November 15, 22 & 29, 2019
5:45 PM
The CSZ clergy welcomes you for
Minchah and uplifting Friday night
Shabbat services.
MEMBERS
One in a Minyan
Each day, CSZ’s Minyan connects you
to a meaningful and beautiful Jewish
experience that extends through the
generations.
Everyone is invited to join us for this
fulfilling mitzvah on weekday mornings
(followed by an optional Minyan breakfast),
or in the early evening. Enrich your soul
and connect with fellow congregants,
some of whom may be in need of help to
say kaddish for a loved one.
Go to www.shaareyzedek.org/pray/
daily-minyan and click the link to let us
know you’re coming.
CSZ Office Hours
Our Fall/Winter Adminstrative office
hours are Monday through Thursday,
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please note our office will
be closed in observance of Thanksgiving
on Thursday, November 28 and Friday,
November 29, 2019.
Religious School
YOUTH, FAMILY & TEEN
Youth & Family: Thrilling Thursdays
November 14 & 21, 2019
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!
Youth & Family: Dinosaur Tot Shabbat
Friday, November 22, 2019
5:45 PM
A fun Shabbat experience for families
with children ages 0-5 years! Join us for
a joyful, kid-friendly Shabbat service with
the CSZ clergy, a “prehistoric” dairy buffet
dinner, and after-dinner activities. Cost:
$18 per adult ages 13 and older. No
charge for children ages 0-12. RSVP by
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 to www.
shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.
Teens: MCUSY Lounge Night
Saturday, November 16, 2019
7:30-10:30 PM
Congregation Beth Ahm, West Bloomfield
Join Kadima and MCUSY for snacks,
games and movies before we travel to Fall
Kinnus and Kadima Kinnus! A portion of
the proceeds will go to USY’s Tikkun Olam
Fund. Cost: $5 per MCUSY member, $10
per non-member. RSVP to mcusypresident@
gmail.com.
Teens: Teen Talks - From JDate to
JSwipe to Saw You at Sinai: Dating
in the 21st Century
Sunday, November 24, 2019
11:00 AM-12:00 NOON
What advice does Judaism give us about
dating and falling in love? Join Rabbi
Aaron Starr as we explore ancient wisdom
for modern times. Refreshments will be
served. RSVPs are requested to egechter@
shaareyzedek.org or 248.357.5544.

ADULT EDUCATION
BERMAN NIGHT OF LEARNING
Exploring Today’s Im/Migration
Challenges
with Ruby Robinson
Thursday, November 14, 2019
7:00 PM
The law, politics and forces behind current
events in the U.S. im/migration debate
- recent changes, proposed legislation,
long-term challenges, and an overview of
Jewish perspectives on im/migration and
human rights.
Beyond the Dreidel: The Songs
of Chanukah and How They’ve
Changed
with Hazzan David Propis
Thursday, November 21, 2019
7:00 PM
Join us regularly at Berman Night of
Learning for sips, sweets, schmoozing and
engaging Jewish Learning experiences.
Open to the community at no charge.
SAVE THE DATES
THE MACCABEATS
are coming to CSZ!
December 6, 2019
T.G.I.S., 5:45 p.m.
followed by Shabbat Dinner,
hosted by the Empty Nesters, and
z’mirot with The Maccabeats
December 7, 2019
Evening Concert, 7:30 p.m.
December 8, 2019
Family Concert, 11:00 a.m.
Watch for details coming soon!
Volunteers are needed - if you can help
during this weekend, contact Sarah Klein
at sarah.klein@shaareyzedek.org or
248.357.5544.
PROGRAMMING
ADULT EVENTS
Game Day
Thursday, November 14, 2019
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Bring your games and your players to
Game Day - lunch included! Cost: $6 per
player if RSVPs are received no later than
12:00 Noon on Monday, November 11,
2019. After the deadline the cost is $8 per
player. RSVP to 248.357.5544.
Violins of Hope
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Park at Tel-Tewlve Mall and ride the bus to
Fort Wayne, Indiana to see an exhibition
of instruments that tell remarkable stories
of the defiance, resilience and legacy of
Jewish musicians during the Holocaust -
and the the Israeli violinmaker dedicted
to bringing these instruments back to
life. There will also be a visit to Achduth
Vesholom, where the Rabbi will display and
describe a 250-year-old Torah, which is on
permanent loan from London’s Westminster
Synagogue.
Cost: $88 per person, includes bus,
admissions, lunch and a later meal. For
reservations and more information, contact
Janet Pont at jpont@shaareyzedek.org or
248.357.5544.
Empty Nesters Tailgate and Trivia
Saturday, November 23, 2019
7:30 PM at Shield’s Pizzeria, Troy
The Empty Nesters invite everyone ages
21 and older to a spiritied evening of pub
trivia, pizza and prizes.
RSVP to Sarah Klein at sarah.klein@shaar-
eyzedek.org or 248.357.5544 to join a
team, or be matched with a team. Cash
bar optional. Cost: $40 per person for CSZ
members, $45 per person for non-mem-
bers.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
 IN REMEMBRANCE

May God bring comfort to our families,

together with all the other mourners
of Zion and Jerusalem.
Victor Horvitz

WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE

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

Esther Simon
Phyllis Glanz

The road of righteousness leads to life.

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

NOVEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 15, 2019

November 9, 2019 • 11 Cheshvan, 5780
Beverly Apple Mae Goodman Molly Silver
Leo Bigelman Benjamin Krell Charles Weinstein
Nathan Butrimovitz Arthur Lovinger Lew Wisper
Max Freedman Molly Messing
Janet Weingarde Gilbert Molly Radner

November 10, 2019 • 12 Cheshvan, 5780

David Chapman Ida Kayla Kapen Esther R. Silverman
Sam Cohen Ruth Silber Katz Lillian Sarah Smith
Esther Eichner Ben Matz Jeff Stulberg
Bessie Glazier Samuel D. Munch Alice Tabor
Arnold Golob Josephine Murawski Isadore Yavitz
Abraham Grant Harold Ressler Abe Zeff
Esther Janiotis Albert Schweitzer

November 11, 2019 • 13 Cheshvan, 5780

Mandel Chudnow David Koss Harry Perlman
Samuel Epstein Claire Hirsch Lipton Abraham Ber Silvarman
Joseph Frenkel George Jacob Miller Freda Steinberg
Sara Haar William B. Mitchell

November 12, 2019 • 14 Cheshvan, 5780

Dora Bletstein Louis Gaum David Shapiro
Yetta Borinstein Gayle Kirschner Golman Kay Claire Shapiro
Celia Meyers Broder Oscar R. Jacobson Florence C. Siegel
Ellen Rose Burnstein Joseph I. Katz Philip Small
Louis Cuttner Gloria Tugender Kingston Allan Soble
Naomi Dallen Rose Liebergott Ruth Stotzky
Minnie Fein William Mazer, Jr. Weston Weber
Joseph Feldman Frieda Meyers Helen Weingarden
Ethel Shetzer Frank Frank Radzinski Nathan Weingarden
Mary Friedlander Yetta L. Remocker
 YAHRZEITS

11 CHESHVAN, 5780 – 17 CHESHVAN, 5780

November 13, 2019 • 15 Cheshvan, 5780
Abraham Ackerman Abraham Diem Morris Kirschner
Donald Ainbinder Elizabeth L. Finley Eugene Kraft
Milton Bernstein Morton Foxman Phillip Lewis
Samuel I. Bernstein Paul Goldstien Samuel O. Schuster
Eliot Charlip Barbara Goodman Harvey Skolnik
Herman P. Cohen Hugh William Greenberg Gloria Wagner
Irwin Isadore Cohn Bertha Gross

November 14, 2019 • 16 Cheshvan, 5780

Sidney Benjamin Beverly Gorsky Samuel London
Dora Dunn Josephine Elaine Jackson Ivan Mayer
Moses Philip Ellenson Eli Kuhel Henry Newman
Ruth Feldmesser Jennifer Lanxner Lieba Shanie Sarasohn
Helen P. Goldberg Zelda Sadie Levine Marion F. Smith

November 15, 2019 • 17 Cheshvan, 5780

Mandel Chudnow David Koss Harry Perlman
Samuel Epstein Claire Hirsch Lipton Abraham Ber Silvarman
Joseph Frenkel George Jacob Miller Freda Steinberg
Sara Haar William B. Mitchell
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 Mark Weisberg
Richard Jacobs Neil Zechman
 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