Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1965
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Admiring Boutique Items Admiring some of the items they will be selling at their bazaar from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday at Beth Israel Center are Beth Israel Sisterhood members (from left) Mrs. Morris Richman, Mrs. Isadore Margolis, Mrs. Philip Seymour and Mrs. Marvin Gerber. Mrs. Richman and Mrs. Margolis are co-chairmen of the bazaar.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 26, 1964
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"The Bunnyettes" will be on hand Saturday evening to make Beth Israel Sisterhood's annual fund-raising dinner dance a success. The skit featuring the "bunnies" will be held during the event which is under the general chairmanship of Mrs. Bruce Serwin (right). Mrs. Kenneth Levy (left) is in charge of decorations which will be highlighted with a key club theme. The affair will begin at 7 p.m.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 4, 1964
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Fascinated Observers Rabbi Harold S. White, spiritual leader of Beth Israel Congregation, blows the shofar, the ram's horn, for Glenn, Elaine and Bruce Galler (left to right), junior members of his congregation. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Galler. The ram's horn is employed during the High Holy Days to recall the redemption of Isaac from the sacrificial altar by a ram. The Torah (center), the scroll of the five books of Moses, will be cantillated during the services.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 9, 1964
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Fashion In Miniature: Mrs. Paul Pressel, Mrs. Symond Gottlieb and Mrs. Lawrence Sarnoff (from left) are decking out dolls in stylish costumes for table decorations in keeping with a fashion mood for Beth Israel Sisterhood's annual Torah Fund luncheon. The latest in spring fashions will be modeled for members during the luncheon, which is Thursday. Mrs. Symond Gottlieb is general chairman of the group's prime fund-raising luncheon.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 28, 1962
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Holy Days: Rabbi Harold S. White demonstrates the art of blowing the Shofar (Ram's Horn) to Master James Paper in preparation for the Jewish High Holy Days, commencing at sunset. Also in the picture are the ark in which the Scrolls of the law are kept and the crown which is placed above them.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 21, 1962
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Enact Jewish Holiday: Members of Young Judea, Sarabeth Margolis, Susan Feller and Frances Seymour (left to right) will present a puppet show of the Jewish Holiday, Purim, Sunday afternoon at the Beth Israel Community Center.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 8, 1961
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Parisian Decor: Readying the decorations for the Beth Israel Sisterhood dinner dance Saturday night are (left to right) Mrs. Gerald Ingber and Mrs. Kenneth Levy. The Social Hall of the Beth Israel Community Center will be transformed into a Parisian sidewalk with familiar landmarks of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triumph on display. The annual spring event will begin with dinner at 7:45 p.m. followed by dancing at 9:15.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 22, 1960
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Close Shave: Harvey Lansky and Janice Sperling, two of the teen-agers planning the game booths at the Beth Israel bazaar, demonstrate what may happen to customers at one of their booths. Their booth will feature heavily-lathered balloons, all ready for a shave by the customers. Several other game booths are also being planned.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 4, 1958
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Passover Seder: Materials for the Passover Seder are shown to four beginning students in the Hebrew school of Beth Israel Community Center by Rabbi Julius Weinberg, spiritual leader of the center. Materials for the home observance are the candelabra, used for every holiday; a cup for Elijah, who is to herald the coming of the Messianic age and signifies future redemption; the matzah cover, which contains three matsoth (unleavened bread) for the meal; the Passover plate, which reposes before the head of the household and contains items used for the Seder, and the Haggadah, a collection of narratives, poems and blessings. During the ceremony, the door is thrown open in the symbolic hope that Elijah will appear. The children are (left to right) Gail Fine, Paul Berlin, Linda Gallatin and Jonathan Veniar, who will be among those to enjoy Passover games.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 4, 1957
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For Yom Kippur: Worshippers at Yom Kippur services at Beth Israel Community Center are accustomed to these items of religious significance. Af left is a prayer book in Hebrew and English, lying atop the talis, or stoll, worn by males at all services. Resting on the book is a velvet pouch for the talis. At center is the Scroll of the Five Books of Moses, written by hand on parchment. With it is an ornamental breastplate on which the 10 Commandments are written. To the right are "the hand," a silver pointer used in reading the scroll, a white skullcap worn by males and the shofar, or ram's horn, sounded at the end of Yom Kippur. The cap's color signifies purity, sought by man during the Holy Days.