Various Events at Congregation Kneseth Israel from January through March 2008

Over 100 people attended an inaugural breakfast for the new David Snyder AZA Chapter, under the leadership of Joe Cohen. Many years ago, the Colonial AZA was a popular organization in Annapolis for Jewish boys. The new chapter being formed is named in memory of 16-year old David Snyder, who was killed by a drunk driver in August 2005. Those in attendance included many alumni from the Colonial AZA Chapter, the members of the new chapter, and their families. The breakfast was catered by chef Steve Earle, past Aleph Godol from the Colonial AZA from the 1970s.

At left, front row is Ruth Snyder, Faye Lieberman, Esther Rosenblatt. Top is Julia Feldman, Joan and Don Sacarob. At right is Louis Earle, Steve Earle (chef of the breakfast), Michael Earle, and Howard Siskind.

At left, Mark and Adam Cohen next to their father Ross, an alumni of the AZA Colonial Chapter. At right, a table with the boys in the new David Snyder AZA Chapter in Anne Arundel County.

At left, Amy Stusek checks in Joe and Rachel Feldman. At right, the breakfast buffet.

At left, induction ceremony. At right, Asher Stusek receives his Aleph pin as he in inducted into the David Snyder AZA Chapter.

Above, Aleph Godol Jake Cohen addresses the gathering.

Kneseth Israel Annual Meeting

Sunday, January 27, 2008

The Annual Meeting for Congregation Kneseth Israel took place on Sunday, January 27. Elections for the Board of Governors took place, the accomplishments, milestones, and financial summary for 2007 was discussed, and awards were presented. At left, Co-Congregants of the Year Glenn Carr and Dr. David Krimins with President Shirley Aronson. Jody Goldsmith, outgoing Religious Chairman and Gabbai, was also awarded the Co-Congregant of the Year but was out of town for the meeting. At right, President Shirley Aronson presents outgoing board member and secretary Maxine Silber with a certificate of appreciation for her service on the Board of Governors.

Tu B'Shevat Seder

Sunday, February 3, 2008

The Kneseth Israel Hebrew School hosted their annual Tu B'Shevat Seder celebrating the "Jewish New Year of Trees". For a complete collection of photos from this event, please visit the Hebrew School's Web page.

Bagels, Coffee, and Judaism

February 10 - March 23, 2008

Rabbi Weisblum led a popular 6-week series of lectures on Sunday mornings in February and March titled "Bagels, Coffee, and Judaism: The Essentials of Faith: Who, What, Where, When and How". Each week, a different topic was covered. People really enjoyed attending, and there was very few open seats!

Purim Celebration

Thursday, March 20, 2008

A lively crowd of about 100 people came to hear the Megillah Esther read on Purim, Thursday evening March 20. The name of Haman drew boos, screams, and catcalls from those in attendance -- many with clever costumes. After the service, some delicious Hamentashchen and other refreshments were served and a Purim Schpiel took place. One skit was from the Hebrew school children, the other a spoof newscast put on by the adults. Everyone had fun!! (thanks to Linda Greenberg for some of the photos below)