June 2018: President’s Message

I may look familiar to you, even if we haven’t yet met. Over the past few years, Brian Lakin and I have been mistaken for one another countless times, and I can’t think of a better guy to be confused with. Brian – thank you for your dedicated service and leadership as President. It was an honor to be on your Board.

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MEET THE JUDGES

MEET THE JUDGES FOR DANCING WITH THE STARS  Doron Ben-Atar (History Professor & Playwright)  Christine Furtak (Hamden Adult Education Tap Dance Instructor)  Stacie Glazier (Owner of Glaze Salon & Choreographer)    VOTE FOR FAN FAVORITE   Besides a Judges' Choice Winner, there will also be a FAN FAVORITE WINNER! For $1 PER VOTE, you can help your  favorite dancer win the title of FAN FAVORITE! Can't make it? Contact your favorite dancer to arrange your vote donation!     Dancing With the TBS Stars Saturday, June 23, 2018 8:30 PM See our very own Brian Lakin (Temple President), Lauren Piscitelle (Sisterhood President), Sharon Rosenblatt (Sisterhood Co-Membership VP) and Sy Kaplan (Temple Past President), as they pair up with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Hamden and Fred Astaire Orange in this blockbuster competition!    Cost is $36 per person and includes wine, beer, soft drinks, desserts and dancing for everyone! YES,…

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IM Issue 125 – July/August 2018

Choose to Lead: 2018 AIPAC National Policy Conference Report Register today for 2019. Be a part of the largest gathering of pro-Israel Americans. In early March, we led the New Haven delegation to the AIPAC 2018 National Policy Conference in Washington DC. The conference numbers tell a powerful story: click Israel Matters! 125 to read the complete issue. Will open with the free Adobe Reader or equal.

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The Allen School

The Allen School

The Allen School was the worst school in the Dayton, Ohio system for many years,. Located in the dilapidated inner city, the dropout rate was astronomical. Fifth graders had parole officers.

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May 2018:

I had several ideas for topics to write about as my last bulletin article of my term. As I sit in the synagogue library, because I have no power, internet or phone service at home due to the recent tornado, I have rethought all of them. (more…)

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Save Three Lives

Save Three Lives Our Interfaith Blood drive is being held at our Temple on Wednesday, June 20th from 1:30pm – 7:00pm Donors must be at least 17 years old. There is no upper age limit. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. For any questions as to if you are eligible, call “Medical Eligibility @1-866-236-3276” and they can confirm if you are eligible to donate. Positive ID is required and allow one hour 15 minutes to do a truly wonderfulmitzvah. Please call Barbara at 281-5548 to make an appointment Thank You In Advance For Being A Caring Hero  

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The Secret History of Israel’s War Against Hitler’s Scientists

The Secret History of Israel’s War Against Hitler’s Scientists By Ronen Bergman On 4/12/18 at 11:21 AM Years after the Holocaust, the Mossad learned that Egypt was working with German scientists on weapons of mass destruction. Photo Illustration by Gluekit Since World War II, Israel has used assassinations and targeted killings on more people than any other country in the Western world. In many cases, its leaders have determined that in killing a designated target—and protecting its national security—it is moral and legal to endanger the lives of innocent civilians. Harming such people, they believe, is a necessary evil.  Israel’s reliance on assassination as a military tool did not happen by chance. It stems from the roots of the Zionist movement, from the trauma of the Holocaust and from the sense among Israelis that the country is perpetually in danger of annihilation. And that no one would come to its…

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Proposed Slate of Officers, Trustee & Directors for 2018 – 2019

Proposed Slate of Officers, Trustee & Directors for 2018 – 2019 Officers President: Joshua Weissman Ritual VP: Jacqui Schulefand Membership VP: Tanya Goldstein House VP: Jeffrey Krupel Education VP: Joan Levine Communications VP: Eta Kaplan Ways & Means VP: Lauren Piscitelle Treasurer: Debbie Braun School Treasurer: Amy Long Financial Secretary: Marni Katz Recording Secretary: Michelle Lakin   Trustee 2018-2023: Toby Gillman   Board of Directors 2018-2021 George Alexander Marla Beck Hyla Chasnoff Kenneth Dworkin Steven Joseph Jeanine Olschan Gary Tobenkin Alex Tsekhansky   To fill position of Jason Weinstein 2017-2020: Gail Greenberg To fill position of Richard Kantrow: Larry Hyatt  

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