On Sunday, April 27, our 4th-8th graders in the Religious School will participate in the first year of Maggie Glazer Writing Competition. Students will reflect on their Jewish identity and what being Jewish means to them. One winner from the 4th-6th grade group and one winner from the 7th-8th grade group will be announced on the last day of school, Sunday, May 4th.
Maggie Glazer was a dynamic language teacher at Mariemont High School who passed away in April 2024. She was beloved by her students and fellow teachers. She loved to read, and she loved to write. In her honor, donors have created the “Maggie Glazer Writing Award.” This yearly award will go to Adath students who exemplify strong and passionate writing, reflecting their personal and profound connection to Judaism.
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A few weeks ago, Rabbi Smolkin and Rabbi Shafrin sent an email about voting in the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections. As our Rabbis said, "We need to help Israel during this difficult time. We need to support Jewish freedom and pluralism. And we need Israel to continue to be a beacon of light and hope for all Jews. Please make a difference by taking a moment to vote for MERCZ USA (Slate 17) in the World Zionist Congress Elections."
Here is a video message that Rabbi MK Gilad Kariv, the Chairman of the Knesset's Diaspora Affairs Committee made for Adath Israel.
Rabbi Elena Stein is delighted to announce the engagement of her daughter Dahlia Stein to Andrew Brand. Before their wedding, they are going to celebrate their Aufruf at Adath Israel, and the whole congregation is invited.
Their Aufruf will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 PM in the Marcus Chapel, with a Mincha Service, followed by a reception and Havdalah. Click the button below to RSVP, so we can get a count.
Sasha Cohen became a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, April 5th, in our Guttman Family Sanctuary. Mazel Tov to her parents, Andrew & Ariella Cohen, and her grandparents, Janet & Ken Cohen, and Cindy & Harold Guttman.
Milestone Birthday, Anniversary, Birth, & Wedding Announcements:
If you know of someone with a milestone birthday or milestone anniversary you wish to announce or if you have a birth or wedding announcement, send the info to mitch@adath-israel.org. Include photos if you have them!
Jewish Family Service invites you to Death over Dinner, a unique dining experience designed to bring people together for a guided and interactive conversation on one of the most important topics Americans aren’t discussing: death.
Join us as we transform difficult conversations about personal values and wishes into an empowering and engaging discussion. Come with an open heart and mind; we’ll provide guidance and a free dinner (kosher under the Vaad supervision).
Facilitated by Shomer Collective - they leverage Jewish wisdom to transform communal culture around death and dying, fostering proactive planning and robust support systems for end-of-life moments.
