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Do You Know Who This Lady Is?
This is a request we received, we are forwarding it to our congregation. I am researching my maternal grandmother's family. Her father was Wulf Sanders of Riga, who married Lena Lasky (Lazowski) of Suwalki, Poland. Their marriage took place in May, 1870 in Memphis Tn, witnessed by Lena's uncle Mr Jacob K. Franklin. (I have the marriage certificate - the presiding Rabbi was the Rev Chas Rawitzer). I have only recently discovered that Wulf Sanders's brother Schapse Sander, arrived in the US in 1864 and settled in Dayton under the name of Simon Sanders. I am now in touch with his descendants living in New Orleans! Simon Sanders apparently signed up towards the end of the Civil War - there are quite a few "Simon Sanders" in the war records. However, my reason for contacting you is the attached photo of an unidentified young lady, taken by a Dayton photographer. I inherited this photo, amongst many others, many years ago, from my late grandmother, Bella Israelsohn. Up to now I have been unable to find out who this lady is. Maybe with some amazing luck one of your readers might be able to assist? Maybe someone could even translate the note on the reverse side of this picture post card.
Thanking you,
Best wishes,
Derrick Lewis
Hout Bay, South Africa
We Are Looking for Books
If by chance, you have taken home a prayer book or any other books belonging to Beth Jacob we ask that you please return them as our book supply is dwindling.
Jewish War Veterans
The Jewish War Veterans will be at our cemetery on Friday, May 25 at 10:00 AM. Please join us in honoring our veterans by placing a flag on their graves.
JFGD Food Pantry to Take Part in Feinstein Foundation Challenge to Fight Hunger
For the 15th consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein of The Feinstein Foundation will divide one million dollars among anti-hunger agencies nationwide using it as a spur to raise donations during March and April, 2012. The JFGD Food Pantry through its "Hametz for the Hungry" campaign will take part in this challenge again this year. Funding from the Feinstein Foundation is based upon the amount of food and cash donated during March and April, 2012 to support the food pantry.
In 2011, the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton gave out 1,766 bags of food to 1,117 adults and 649 minors under the age of 18. There were 368 households who received food assistance. Each bag of food is worth approximately $20.00.
Food donation barrels are located at all the Dayton synagogues and at the Center for Jewish Culture and Education. Monetary donations can be made to Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton with Food Pantry written on the check.
Mr. Feinstein started this yearly spring challenge in 1997. The first challenge was spearheaded by 112 Rhode Island schools that collected food and donations for their local food pantries. Since then, the program has expanded to all fifty states, and has raised over one billion dollars for hunger relief programs. Feinstein is the founder of the Center for a Hunger Free America at the University of Rhode Island which also administers the Food Challenge program.
Cultivating Future Jewish Leaders - BBYO & B'nai Tzedek
Families and teens are welcome to attend the BBYO/B'nai Tzedek event on Wednesday, May 30.
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Dinner
6:15 - 7:00 PM: BBYO Installation & Senior Recognition Program/ B'nai Tzedek Fund Allocations & New Member Indroduction
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Speaker Dr. Todd Dewett, topic "The Power of Giving". Dr. Dewett is an electrifying and memoriable leadership speaker. You will be moved, laugh and learn.
No charge for this event, RSVP by May 24 to Karen Steiger at 853-0372
| Sisterhood "Kiddush Kupboard" |
 Sisterhood is sponsoring a program to help with upcoming Sisterhood and Synagogue sponsored kiddushes. When you go grocery shopping, think of Beth Jacob. Please buy something for us too. We want items like gefilte fish, tuna, crackers, herring, salad dressings, pasta, noodles, tomato sauce, mayo, for example. They all must be kosher (with acceptable marking). We will be printing all acceptable symbols in the next Beth Jacob Times. If you buy a jar, buy one for Beth Jacob, and drop it off in our Kiddush Kupboard at Beth Jacob so we will have it when needed. It will be most appreciated!
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Dayton Community Israel Experience |
 "Israel-Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow"
Please plan to join with the Greater Dayton Community for a trip to Israel, October 21-31, 2012. Total price for this trip is $4,765.00 before the $1,500.00 stipend from the Jewish Federation. The final cost is $3,265.00. If you would like more information and an itinerary, please call Barry Serotkin at 274-2149.
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Israeli Dance Class
Did you know that there is regular, ongoing Israeli dancing in this community? I don't think most people do.
Janifer is a terrific, very dedicated teacher who will work with whoever is willing to try, including beginners (she has taught several & integrated them well into the group). Class is held at the CJCE, on Wednesday evenings for only $3 per class. Classes are small, very friendly, and UNintimidating (we were all klutzes at some point).
Beth Jacob Office Hours
Our new office hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Reliable Kosher Certifications
>Click Here< for a list of synagogue approved certification symbols.
Sick List
Please notify Synagogue office if you or a loved one is in the hospital or ill at home.
Social Action Committee
St. Vincent: Beth Jacob members continue to serve dinner to the residents of the St. Vincent Hotel. Thanks to Becky and David Ritter, Lisa Harlan, and Shelly Goldenberg for donating their time in the month of January.
We need volunteers to serve on the 4th Sunday of each month. Please call the synagogue office or Sis Litvin if you can help. If you would like to help provide fresh fruit and vegetables to add to the dinners you can donate produce or write a check payable to St. Vincent and give to Sis Litvin.
Marcy Koenigsberg Sahn Memorial Library
The Marcy Koenigsberg Sahn Memorial Library is available during office hours for your library resource needs:
Biography Resource Center - Literature Resource Center - Fiction & Non-Fiction
The Library is open during office hours.
Honoring & Remembering
There are many ways to honor a birthday, anniversary, family Simcha, or
to remember a loved one. You can:
Send a Donation Card
Purchase a Prayer Book
Purchase a Tree of Life Leaf
Purchase a Yahrzeit Plaque
Sponsor a Kiddush.
Contact the Synagogue office for more information.
Volunteers Needed
Chevra Kadisha: The Men's Chevra Kadisha is looking for
volunteers. If interested, please contact Dr. Tom Hillman or Barry
Serotkin.
Shomers Needed: We are looking for men and women to
serve as shomers. We would like to develop a list of people who can sit
with the deceased until the funeral. If interested, please contact
Batsheva Fullenhull at 241-4437, Rabbi Hillel Fox, Dr. Tom Hillman or
Barry Serotkin.
Membership Updates
We are always updating our records. Please be sure we have all the
correct information such as emails, birthdays, anniversaries, Hebrew
names, etc. If we don't have your email address you are missing a lot!
Safety Vests
Available immediately, Beth Jacob has obtained safety vests for our
members who walk to Shul.
Please contact Rabbi Hillel or Barry for a vest. They may be purchased,
and/or donations for
use will be gratefully accepted.
Attention Shoppers
Dorothy Lane Markets Good Neighbor Program: Just stop in
the store to enroll and it's easy money for Beth Jacob.
Meijer Community Rewards: Just remember to present your
card when you pay, it's that simple.
GFS: Just let your cashier know that you are part of Beth
Jacob Congregation and we can get credit for your purchases.
Beth Jacob
Congregation | 7020 North Main Street | Dayton, OH 45415
Tel. 937.274.2149 | Fax. 937.274.9556
bethjacob1@aol.com
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