Category Archives: 2022

CONDOLENCES TO WENDY WEISSMAN AND FAMILY

Maurice Fluegel Levie, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of Monday, November 14th, 2022. He was less than one month shy of 105 years old.

Maurice had a voracious appetite for words, text, languages, gadgets of all kinds, and desserts. He subscribed to many newspapers and magazines and thoughtfully clipped articles to send to family and friends he knew would be interested in the topics. He was a veteran who served in India during WWII, a trustworthy stockbroker for most of his career, and a masterful chess player, besting all comers as recently as this summer. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Levie (nee Maleson), with whom he celebrated an 80th wedding anniversary in September. In addition, he is survived by his children, Carolyn Levie Handler, Eleanor Levie (Carl Harrington), Leonard (Bozena) Levie, and Benjamin (Karyn) Levie; he was predeceased by his loving son, James Fluegel Levie. Maurice was a family patriarch dear to niece Judy Tarses Sherr and nephew Mark Tarses, a grandfather to six, great-grandfather to thirteen, and great-great-grandfather to a recent newborn.

A private funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road. No flowers, please, but contributions in his memory may be sent to Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation, as Maurice was a member of Har Sinai for almost his whole life, active in the Brotherhood, an usher, a bar mitzvah at 75, and up to a few years ago a regular attendee of Shabbat services and Bible Study.

The Aitz Chaim community extends sincere condolences to Maurice’s family and friends, most especially his daughter Carolyn Levie Handler and granddaughter Wendy Weissman. May his memory be for a blessing.

DAILY KADDISH MINION FROM MY JEWISH LEARNING

EDITOR’S NOTE: This may be useful for some of you.

Did you know that My Jewish Learning has a daily Kaddish Minyan? It’s virtual, and held every Monday-Thursday at 4pm ET, Fridays at 2pm ET and 10am ET on Sundays. Those who are interested can sign up here and they’ll receive email reminders with a link to login:

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/join-a-daily-online-kaddish-minyan-with-mjl/

YAHRZEITS — NOVEMBER, 2022

RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Gregorian month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.

Compiled by Aitz Chaim over many years, this list is maintained by the Ram’s Horn. Please send any corrections or additions to editor@aitzchaim.com
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.

Name of
Deceased
English Date of Passing Hebrew Date of Passing Deceased Relationship to
Congregant
Abraham Zilkha Sep 17, 2022 21 Elul, 5782 Father of Orly Zilkha
Ethel M. Shapiro Nov 1, 2016 30 Tishrei, 5777 Aunt of terry Thal
Leonard Weissman Nov 10, 2007 29 Cheshvan, 5768 Grandfather of David Weissman, father of Jeff Weissman, Patricia Philipps, Ted Weissman, Sally Weissman and Gale Rietmann.
Martin Renne Nov 14, 2000 16 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Michael Renne
Dr. Daniel Foxman Nov 19, 2001 4 Kislev, 5762 Father of Marty Foxman
Arleen Heintzelman Nov 19, 2020 3 Kislev, 5781
Norman Handler Nov 20, 2000 22 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Wendy Weissman
Don Cherry NOV 29, 2021 25 KISLEV, 5782 HUSBAND OF HELEN CHERRY; FATHER OF STEVE, KAREN, AND DOUG CHERRY

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UPCOMING EVENT

This is a reminder of the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Devorah Werner on the first Friday of the month, November 4, 2022, 10 Cheshvan, 5783, at 6:00 P.M. at the Bethel.

For in-person services, masks are welcome, but not required.
​Physical distance to your comfort level

The address for the Bethel is 1009 18th Avenue Southwest. click here for map and directions.

Hope to see as many of you there as possible.

YAHRZEITS — CHESHVAN, 5783

RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Hebrew month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.

Compiled by Aitz Chaim over many years, this list is maintained by the Ram’s Horn. Please send any corrections or additions to editor@aitzchaim.com
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.

Name of Deceased Hebrew Date of Passing Deceased Relationship to Congregant
Abraham Zilkha 21 Elul, 5782 Father of Orley Zilkha
Don Cherry 25 KISLEV, 5782 HUSBAND OF HELEN CHERRY; FATHER OF STEVE, KAREN, AND DOUG CHERRY
Queenie Crombie 3 Cheshvan, 5753
Rae Lind 6 Cheshvan, 5782 Wife of Michael Renne
Nathan Rapaport 9 Cheshvan, 5686 Grandfather of Nadyne Weissman
Vicki Sherick Hawkesworth 9 Cheshvan, 5774 Daughter of Jack and Diane Sherick
Martin Renne 16 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Michael Renne
Celia Ross 22 Cheshvan, 5733 Grandmother of Abbee Drew; Great-grandmother of Cece Drew
Norman Handler 22 Cheshvan, 5761 Father of Wendy Weissman
Marvin Langsam 23 Cheshvan, 5774 Brother of Helen Cherry
Tillie Barrett Shapiro 27 Cheshvan, 5763 Aunt of Nadyne Weissman
Florence Barrett 29 Cheshvan, 5727 Aunt of Nadyne Weissman
Leonard Weissman 29 Cheshvan, 5768 Grandfather of David Weissman, father of Jeff Weissman, Patricia Philipps, Ted Weissman, Sally Weissman and Gale Rietmann

FROM THE MONTANA JEWISH PROJECT, HELENA

  • WHERE? From THE Montana Jewish Project, HELENA
  • WHEN? Sunday, 10/30/2022, at 2:00PM.
  • WHAT? Dr. Ari Laskin, a documentary film maker, will lead a discussion about his current work called Memorial’s Undoing. His project is about Holocaust memorials, particularly Babyn Yar, and he raises some interesting questions on which he would like feedback.
  1. what are the underlying meanings of memorials?
  2. Do memorials draw too bright a line between the past and present?
  3. Are there ways to make memorials that don’t let us “off the hook”, since the trauma of these massacres continues (and the conditions that cause them are still occuring)

This will be our first speaker inside our building, but we’re also sharing it on Zoom; it just requires advanced registration. If this seems like something that would interest you or that the Aitz Chaim community would enjoy, please spread the word.

PLEASE REGISTER HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

SUKKAH PARTY DETAILS

For all who are coming to the sukkah party:

If you want to carpool or caravan, meet at 3:30 near the gas pumps at smiths and you can either get a ride or follow someone. Address is 285 North Main St. Simms 59477.

See you all there! Bring food and sukkah decorations to share. Types of food should include harvest foods such as barley, nuts, dates, figs, but any food is welcome!

YAHRZEITS — OCTOBER, 2022

RAM’S HORN POLICY FOR LISTING YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS:!
Yahrzeit memorials are listed by consecutive Gregorian month, date, and year, if known, or at the beginning of the list for one calendar year following the date of passing.

Compiled by Aitz Chaim over many years, this list is maintained by the Ram’s Horn. Please send any corrections or additions to editor@aitzchaim.com
May the source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and may we be a comfort to all who are bereaved.

Name of
Deceased
English Date of Passing Hebrew Date of Passing Deceased Relationship to
Congregant
Abraham Zilkha Sep 17, 2022 21 Elul, 5782 Father of Orly Zilkha
Don Cherry Nov 29, 2021 25 KISLEV, 5782 HUSBAND OF HELEN CHERRY; FATHER OF STEVE, KAREN, AND DOUG CHERRY
Ann Cohn Oct 4, 1987 11 Tishrei, 5748 Mother of Arlyne Reichert
Irving Fineman Oct 12, 1981 14 Tishrei, 5742 Father of Robert Fineman
Vicki Sherick Hawkesworth Oct 12, 2013 9 Cheshvan, 5774 Daughter of Jack and Diane Sherick
Rae Lind Oct 12, 2021 6 Cheshvan, 5782 Wife of Michael Renne
Roberto Naduris Oct 14, 1995 20 Tishrei, 5756 Husband of Susan Weissman
Rose Gran Oct 14, 2014 20 Tishrei, 5775
Carl Kotler Oct 15, 1993 30 Tishrei, 5754
Hattye Oppenheimer Meyer Oct 16, 1968 24 Tishrei, 5729 Grandmother of Diane Sherick
Pauline Nagel Oct 16, 2000 17 Tishrei, 5761 Mother of Meriam Nagel
Robert Klotzman Oct 17, 1995 23 Tishrei, 5756
Alex Barrett Oct 18, 1990 29 Tishrei, 5751 Father of Nadyne Weissman
Marvin Langsam Oct 27, 2013 23 Cheshvan, 5774 Brother of Helen Cherry
Celia Ross Oct 30, 1972 22 Cheshvan, 5733 Great-grandmother of Ceecee Drew
Queenie Crombie Oct 30, 1992 3 Cheshvan, 5753 Mother of Arleen Heintzelman

HAVE A MEANINGFUL FAST

Having a Truly Meaningful Fast — Religious Action Center, September 14, 2018
How to Prepare to Fast on Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Fasting

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 9/30: Shabbat Across MT. 6-7 PM ZOOM. (Contact Congregation Beth Shalom for zoom link.)
  • 10/4: Kol Nidre service 7 PM led by Wendy and Devorah. Kol Nidre to be played on clarinet by Wendy.
  • 10/5: YK morning service 10 AM; discussion to follow about noon.
  • 5 PM Yizkor
  • 5:30 N’Ilah
  • 6 PM Break fast catered by Teriyaki Madness. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED so email Aaron at aaron@weissman.com or call Aaron at 868-8982 to reserve a spot. $10 per person.
  • 10/7: Regular Shabbat services 6 PM at the church led by Devorah.
  • 10/9: Sukkot party at the Lemon house in Simms! 285 North Main St. Simms 59477. (See previous Ram’s Horn Article.)
  • 4 PM to decorate and/or build Succah.
  • 5 PM to bless the Sukkah and eat.
  • Bring sukkah decorations and a dish to share – harvest foods such as barley, wheat, pomegranates, Olives, figs, dates, nuts are encouraged but any food is welcome.
  • If anyone wants to carpool contact wendy at wendy@weissman.com or 868-5712.

Lots of opportunity to celebrate in the next few weeks so hope to see you all soon.

Submitted by Wendy Weissman