Various Events at Congregation Kneseth Israel from May through August 2005

The 16th annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the Aleph Bet Jewish Day School took place at Congregation Kneseth Israel. The highly-acclaimed school is planning to undergo expansion onto the building at Kneseth Israel. Honored at this year's dinner were Drs. Barnett and Francine Rattner, parents of Alexander Rattner, who were among the original founders of the school back in 1989. Barnett was a past president of the school and is the chairman of the building expansion project.

Left, Alexander Rattner and his proud parents Francine and Barnett Rattner being honored. At right is Glenn Carr (Webmaster and member of Kneseth Israel Board of Governors) and Alexander Rattner. Alexander graduated from Aleph Bet Jewish Day School in 1998, and from Beth Tfiloh High School in Baltimore in May 2005 and will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall of 2005.

"Ruth Talk" Book Signing and Concert

Sunday, June 5, 2005

Rabbi Moshe Weisblum has recently written a book called "Ruth Talk", which is already in it's second printing. A book signing ceremony was held, followed by a delicious dessert reception and a klezmer concert featuring clarinetist Dr. Eyal Bor, guitarist Bruce Casteel, and bass cello player Michael Singer. A great time was enjoyed by all!

Above left, Rabbi Weisblum signs "Ruth Talk" for Sylvia B. Katcef and Florence Greenfield. At right is Esther Rosenblatt, Dr. David and Roslyn Krimins.

Above left, Bruce Casteel, Dr. Eyal Bot, and Michael Singer, who performed Yiddish, classic American, and klezmer melodies. At right is Ruth Glazer, Esther Rosenblatt, Miriam Weisblum, Rabbi Moshe Weisblum, and Charles Schevker.

A Day to Honor and Remember

Sunday, June 26, 2005

A program to honor Rebbitzen Emerita Esther Rosenblatt and to honor her late husband Rabbi Morris D. Rosenblatt took place on June 26. This year marks 60 years in Annapolis for Esther Rosenblatt, who is a matriach and tireless volunteer and friend to all, and also marks the 20th yahrzeit for Rabbi Rosenblatt. Rabbi Rosenblatt faithfully served our synagogue for 38 years are our spiritual leader, was a chaplain for he U.S. Naval Academy, and a champion of civil rights. A first-class luncheon followed the program. Please check out the program (click on this link) that was published for the event, which featured tributes from family and friends of Esther's.

Above left: Esther Rosenblatt enters the reception that took place before the program. At right is the Rabbi Morris D. Rosenblatt Memorial window, with the theme of "L'Dor V'Dor" (from generation to generation).

Above left: The Reiter Auditorium looks like a five-star hotel for the luncheon in Esther Rosenblatt's honor. At right, a ladies choir consisting of Leslie Gradet, Esther Cohen, Ro Berman, Nancy Gordon, Ytta Carr, Dee Koplin, and Shirley Lieberman sing a song in tribute of Esther.

At left, three generations of Rosenblatts sing a song in honor of their beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. At right, the lady of honor takes it all in.

Above left, the catering crew led by Miriam Monias (center in black) provided a spectacular luncheon. At right, people came from all over the East Coast to be at this event. Good friends Ytta Carr of Annapolis and Sheila Fox of Venice, Florida had an opportunity to get together and share good times.

Samuel Jones Bar Mitzvah

Saturday, July 16, 2005/9 Tammuz 5765

Samuel Jones became a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, July 16 (Parsha Balak). Samuel is a graduate of the Aleph Bet Jewish Day School in Annapolis and Beth Tfiloh Middle School in Baltimore. Samuel worked very hard throughout his preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, and made many people extremely proud of him. Samuel is pictured above with Rabbi Weisblum. Way to go, Sam!

Orioles Game Outing for Hebrew School

Sunday, August 28, 2005

On Sunday, August 28, Kneseth Israel had an outing at the Oakland A's-Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefited the Kneseth Israel Hebrew School. A total of 60 tickets were sold, raising over $300 for the school. Several tickets were purchased by members and donated to the Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister League.

Above left, a view of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which includes the warehouse. At right, good friends Ryan Bergamini and Eric Janowitz enjoy themselves at the game (the last day before the 2005-2006 school year).

Above left, Roslyn and Charles Zimmerman with the grandchildren Stephen and Natalie Tham. At right is Eliot Sturgis and Glenn Carr

Aleph Bet Jewish Day School Dinner Fundraiser

"Ruth Talk" Book Signing and Concert

A Day to Honor and Remember

Samuel Jones Bar Mitzvah

Orioles Game Outing for Hebrew School

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