www.tbanj.org Bulletin May 2019/5779

A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship & learning

Details on page 8

“Our First 120 Days” Sunday, May 5, 2019, 9:00 AM

Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) & Tom Malinowski (NJ-7)

Speak at Temple B'nai Abraham

Open to the Community! Details on page 13

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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS

As of April 16, 2019

MAZEL TOV

Danielle & Marc Levitt, daughter, Jamie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Ellen & Jay Slavin, son, Logan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Danielle Adest, son, Gabriel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Bobbi Jentis Bromberg, grandson, Jonathan Jentis, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Bonnie & Keith Gurland, on the marriage of their son, Justin to Danielle Press

Linda & BJ Reisberg, on the birth of their new grandson, Noah Reese Oshman

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day)

Service: Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 PM

TBA Member Monica Blumberg will be the guest speaker.

CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF

Steven Glassgold father, Leon Glassgold

Mindy Palin mother, Barbara Palin

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PRIME TIME TRIP TO TWO NYC MUSEUMS

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CELEBRATING RABBI KULWIN... PROF. DAVID N. MYERS & EMMET COHEN, JAZZ PIANIST

PHOTO GALLERY

PROFESSOR DAVID N. MYERS, BLOOM FAMILY MEMORIAL LECTURE

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PRIME TIME PRESENTED EMMET COHEN ACCLAIMED JAZZ PIANIST

“JEWS AND ALL THAT JAZZ”

Photos Courtesy Richard Bookbinder & Bob Singer

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TBA ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATING RABBI KULIWN GUEST SPEAKERS

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TBA ANNUAL GALA ...And the Cocktail Dinner Reception Begins

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SISTERHOOD—THE WOMEN’S CONNECTION ANNUAL SPRING GALA

RSVP: www.tbanj.org

973.994.2290

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WOMEN’S SEDER PHOTO GALLERY SISTERHOOD —THE WOMEN’S CONNECTION

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CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING

TBA Congregational Learning: These programs are free and most are open to the community. If you have any questions, please call the Temple office at 973.994.2290.

Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz Bring your appetite for learning as well as your dairy lunch! Beverages will be provided!

Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character Study the Books of Samuel and learn about David and his relationships. Through this exploration we will delve into the themes of love, lust, power and friendship. Thursdays, May 23, 2019, 11:30 AM

TBA Book Group with Rabbi Kulwin

Thursday, May 2, 7:30 PM—Join the TBA Book Group for a celebration in honor of Rabbi Kulwin after the book discussion! The Far Euphrates by Aryeh Lev Stollman Stollman, an academic physician by day, has achieved critical acclaim through his moonlighting as a novelist. Through the story of Alexander, son of a rabbi in Windsor, Ontario, The Far Euphrates is what The Times called an exploration of our effort to “solve for ourselves the riddle of God’s existence and cultivate a sense of mercy in an unforgiving age.”

RSVP to the Temple office, 973.994.2290

Parashat HaShavuah Join the lively discussion of legend and lore, the ancient world and the modern one, the Jewish people’s feelings about its God, and God’s feelings about His people. Through our reading of the weekly portion, and occasional forays into the traditional commentators, we seek not only to understand the profundities of Torah, but also to understand the world and ourselves a little better. Parallel English/Hebrew texts will be used. We hope you’ll stay for services, but even if you can’t, stop by for a weekly dose of Torah! Saturdays, Parashat HaShavuah, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

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CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING

History Through Text with Rabbi Kulwin Each class is a stand-alone unit so that an inability to attend all (or even most) of the sessions will not be an impediment to an enjoyable and stimulating learning experience. Jews, Art and Jewish Art : The Ten Commandments insist that we are not to make graven images. Nev-ertheless, graphic arts—to say nothing of music, literature and other artistic forms—have long been associated with Jews and Jewish life. The Torah itself contains prose and poetry of unparalleled beauty; a Renaissance rabbi “proved” that all orchestra instruments were found in the Bible; and Marc Chagall is on anyone’s list of the greatest painters of the 20th Century. We will examine Jewish writings about art, and works of art themselves, to try to understand Judaism’s historic relationship with art, and the prominence art enjoys in Jewish life today.

Jews and Painting—Jewish themes, like Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac, have long been subjects of the greatest western artists; many of those great artists were Jews. How did this happen? Thursday, May 16, 7:30 PM

Art and the Holocaust—From before the war, from the camps, and certainly since, the Holocaust has inspired artistic works beyond number. Does this say something about the importance of art to the Jews? Thursday, June 13, 7:30 PM

Sunday, May 5, 2019, 9:00 AM

“Our First 120 Days”

On Sunday, May 5, 9:00 AM, Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-7) , will visit Temple B'nai Abraham to discuss their "First 120 Days." Sworn in at the beginning of one of the most tumultuous legislative sessions American has ever known, they will describe what their first months in Washington were like: what was expected, what wasn’t, what they learned, and what they think lies ahead. There will be ample time for Q and A. (Over 95% of Temple members live in one of these two districts.)

Free and open to the community. For information go to www.tbanj.org or 973-994-2290.

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All funds as of April 16, 2019

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND

In memory of Milton Schaeffer, husband of Geri Schaeffer

Edna & William Horn

In honor of Jerry Meranus becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Lois & Frank Dyer

ONE FAMILY FUND

In memory of Milton Schaeffer

Sharon & Larry Feinsod

Margie Yonteff

Lester Kalisher

In memory of Alan Krueger

Betty Ende

In memory of Marilyn & Irving Kuskin

In honor of the marriage of Justin

Adelson to Samantha Mitchell

Jane & Daren Silverstein

In memory of Jules Blaustein

Prospect Physical Therapy

Enid & Fred Rothman

In honor of Hannah Kluft becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Candace & Jack Miller

In memory of Barbara Palin

Nancy & Richard Dinar

Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum

Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz

Jill Jeszeck

In memory of George Engberg

Fern & Mitchell Jay Weiss

BARRY FRIEDMAN CREATIVE SERVICE FUND

In memory of Jules Blaustein

Laurie Siegel & Shelly Rosenberg

In honor of Rabbi Clifford Kulwin

Grace Kaplan

SHEILA GROSSMAN EARLY SCHOOL FUND

In honor of Chloe Bamdas becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Honi & Bennett Wasserman

In honor of the birth of Noah Reese Oshman

Tina Greenberg & Family

In honor of the marriage of Annabelle Hinkel to Christopher Wold

In honor of Sophia Minocha becoming a Bat Mitzvah

In memory of Marilyn & Irving

Kuskin

In memory Irwin Halper

In memory of Jeffrey Trenk

In memory of Vita Orenstein

In memory of Henry Bovin

In memory of Hattie Segal

In memory of Pearl Berkowitz

In honor of Jerry Meranus becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Trudy & Fred Slater

THE FREDERICK W. KAMIS EARLY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of Jules Blaustein

Lori & Zach Rosenbaum

JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of Milton Schaeffer

Barbara & Robert Koppel

In memory of the Friedman Family’s mother and grandmother

The Robbins Family

ELLEN & PETER KLEIN GARDEN FLOWER FUND

In honor of the engagement of Mickey Roth to Ronya Gordon

In honor of the birth of Orli Claire Sauler

In honor of Jonathan Jentis

becoming a Bar Mitzvah

In honor of the marriage of Justin Gurland to Danielle Press

In memory of Barbara Palin

In honor of the birth of Noah Reese Oshman

Ellen & Peter Klein

PRAYERBOOK FUND

In memory of Jules Blaustein

Marilyn & Bob Mark

PRIME TIME

In memory of Jules Blaustein

Rita Lane

In memory of Barbara Palin

In honor of Jonathan Jentis becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Ethel & Robert Singer

GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

YAHRZEIT FUND It is a traditional duty of Jews to recite Kaddish for a deceased parent, child, spouse, or sibling (daily during the first year, annually thereafter on the anniversary of death). We thank those who have contributed to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of their loved ones. May their memories forever be for a blessing…

Yahrzeit of Contributor

Maksim Rosen Steve Rosen

Jacob Kupperblatt Jay, Jessica, Jordan & Ethan Kooper

Beatrice Levine Mr. & Mrs. Howard H. Levine

Dr. Sheldon Schoen Barbara Bromberg

Morris Rubin Geri Schaeffer

Ida Meister Ruth Dolinko

Helen Brody Marion & Myron Soled

Anna Arbeitman Honi & Ben Wasserman

Joseph Stein Joan & Shelly Horing

Harry Binder Ruth & Robert Binder

Ruth Krause Marian & Myron Soled

Carl G. Weisenfeld Barbara G. Weisenfeld

Jacob M. Henoch Shaldine & Richard Gillman

Zachary Krull The Krull Family

Leon Tabankin Carol Tomensky

Joseph Gottesman Ellen Garber

Toby Pritz Jay Freireich

Jacob Greenstein Gary Greenstein

Sandra Goodman Judy Moskowitz

Charles Gerst Arnold Gerst

Aaron Sherman Helene & Ron Kurlan

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IN THE EARLY SCHOOL OF TEMPLE B’NAI ABRAHAM

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TEMPLE SPONSOR

Lunch and Learn: Navigating Today's Media

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 12:00 – 2:00 PM Temple B’nai Abraham

The press is under attack. News sources are polarized. The news cycle is unrelenting. How do we know what is real and what is truly important? “Breaking News: Navigating Today’s Media” will examine these issues with a panel of experts and provide media literacy guidelines for today’s changing world — a must-attend for anyone who cares about the future of a free press.

Fee: $20 members; $25 nonmembers. Includes a buffet lunch. Pre-registration required by May 1, 2019 www.ncjwessex.org or call 973.740.0588

IN THE COMMUNITY

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May 2019

The Temple B’nai Abraham Bulletin is published monthly.

Bruce H. Greene, D.O., President

Jeffrey Klein, Vice President Scott Loventhal, Vice President

Stacey Rosenberg,, Vice President Kenneth Starr, Vice President

Isabella Fiske, Secretary Tara Heyderman, Asst. Secretary

Carey Gertler, Treasurer Craig Kantor, Assist. Treasurer

Julie A. Silbermann, Immediate Past President

Jakob B. Halpern, Counsel

Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi

Faith Joy Dantowitz, Rabbi

Jessica Epstein , Cantor

Lee Coppersmith, Cantor Emeritus

Gail Milchman, Executive Director

Debbie Aronson Ziering, Director of Early Childhood Education

Melissa G. Weiner, Director of Jewish Learning

Tina Greenberg, Communications Coordinator

MAY 2019 SERVICES

Wednesday, May 1 Erev Yom HaShoah 6:00 PM Yom HaShoah Service. The guest speaker will be TBA member Monica Blumberg. Friday, May 3 6:30 PM Family Shabbat Service. Third Grade Siddur Service. May birthdays will be celebrated. Toby Singer, musician and composer, will join us for services. Saturday, May 4 10:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Achrei Mot 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Dylan Tovitz, son of Deborah & Alex Tovitz, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Abigail Weiss, daughter of Staci & Glen Weiss, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Friday, May 10 6:30 PM Shabbat Service. The TBA Shabbat Band will join us for services. Saturday, May 11 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Kedoshim 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Paige Benjamin, daughter of Amy & Richard Benjamin, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Friday, May 17 5:45 PM Tot Shabbat & Dinner 6:30 PM Shabbat Service. Toby Singer, musician and composer, will join us for services.

Saturday, May 18 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Emor 10:00 AM Shabbat Service Donald Greenstein, son of Linda & Brian Greenstein, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Aidan Hirsch, son of Lauren & Lenny Hirsch, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

Friday, May 24 6:30 PM Shabbat Service. Ilya Maslov, pianist, will join us for services. Saturday, May 25 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Behar 10:00 AM Shabbat Service Devin Ross, daughter of Robin & Eric Ross, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Max Wasserstein, son of Allison & Jonathan Wasserstein, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Friday, May 31 6:30 PM Shabbat Service. Bob Mellman, guitarist and composer, will join us for services. Saturday, June 1 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Bechukotai 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Lily Dulman, daughter of Sari & Jan Dulman, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Brody Mailman, son of Dorrie & Kevin Mailman, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.