Rabbi’s Message Service Schedule Temple Emanu-El News Bulletin Ira L. Korinow, D.D., Rabbi Nancy J. LaFleur, Temple Administrator Mindy Harris, Cantorial Soloist Debra Levasseur, Religious School Director Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism & the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts. A beneficiary of the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. ìà-åðîò úìéä÷ úåùãç ïåìò “True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.” — Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Vol. LXXI No. 1 Tevet – Shevat 5773 January 2013 Friday, January 4 Candle Lighting 4:05 PM Saturday, January 5 – Parashat Shemot Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM Shabbat Shiur 12 NOON Friday, January 11 Candle Lighting 4:12 PM Musically Shabbat Service 7:00 PM Saturday, January 12 – Parashat Vaera Shabbat Morining Service 9:30 AM Israel Chavurah 12 NOON Friday, January 18 Candle Lighting 4:21 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Service 7:00 PM Saturday, January 19 – Parashat Bo Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM Shabbat Shiur 12 NOON Friday, January 25 Candle Lighting 4:29 PM Family Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Grades 1 & 2 participate (January birthday blessings will be given) Saturday, January 26 – Parashat Beshalach Tu B’Shvat Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM Shabbat Shiur 12 NOON Friday, February 1 Candle Lighting 4:39 PM Saturday, February 2 – Parashat Yitro Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM Michal Hickerson Bar Mitzvah Son of Pam Bennett Shabbat Shiur 12 NOON Dear Chaverim, On the eve of the 7th day of Cha- nukah, we joined with other Ameri- cans and people around the world grieving over the murder of twenty innocent, defenseless 6 & 7 year old children along with six caring adults at the Sandy Hook Elemen- tary School in Newtown, Connect- icut. That horrific act will remain engraved in our minds forever. In the weeks ahead we will undoubtedly be hearing renewed debates about gun control and the need to look at and modify how we treat the mentally ill in our society as urged by Liza Long in an emotional plea that went viral on the internet. These are issues that politicians and health care professionals will have to consider more seriously than ever. There is another issue that we as human beings are forced to confront in the aftermath of what happened in Newtown. How can we go on believing in God? There will be those who say that what happened in Newtown is proof that there is no God, or even worse, there will be those who will proclaim that what happened in Newtown (and other mass murders as well) acts as a sign that God is not happy with our society. They will claim that what happened was a punishment ordained by God. Neither reaction could be farther from the Jewish world view. Our idea of God pictures God sitting and crying with the bereaved, helping to lend comfort to them along with other beloved members of their family and community. We hope that through the passage of time parents and other loved ones who suffered loss in Newtown will be- come a bit less painful and they will ultimately be able to honor the memory of their loved ones in positive ways. As painful as this tragedy was, there are ways to mitigate these terrible and senseless acts. I hope that we recog- nize the gifts that our family and loved ones bring to our lives, but perhaps now that realization is even greater. Life has a way at times of letting us take for granted the many blessings each of us have. Perhaps this tragedy will allow us to focus on them even more so in the coming days and years. At the same time maybe we will also feel a greater Rabbi’s Message continued on page 2
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Rabbi’s Message Service Schedule
Temple Emanu-ElNews Bulletin
Ira L. Korinow, D.D., Rabbi Nancy J. LaFleur, Temple AdministratorMindy Harris, Cantorial Soloist Debra Levasseur, Religious School Director
Affi liated with the Union for Reform Judaism & the Synagogue Council of
Massachusetts. A benefi ciary of the Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation.
ìà-åðîò úìéä÷úåùãç ï åìò
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.”
— Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vol. LXXI No. 1 Tevet – Shevat 5773 January 2013
Mindy Harris, Cantorial Soloist Debra Levasseur, Religious School Director
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice
—
Friday, January 4Candle Lighting 4:05 PM
Saturday, January 5 – Parashat ShemotShabbat Morning Service 9:30 AMShabbat Shiur 12 NOON
Friday, January 11Candle Lighting 4:12 PMMusically Shabbat Service 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 12 – Parashat VaeraShabbat Morining Service 9:30 AMIsrael Chavurah 12 NOON
Friday, January 18Candle Lighting 4:21 PMMartin Luther King Jr. Service 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 19 – Parashat BoShabbat Morning Service 9:30 AMShabbat Shiur 12 NOON
Friday, January 25Candle Lighting 4:29 PMFamily Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
Grades 1 & 2 participate(January birthday blessings will be given)
Saturday, January 26 – Parashat Beshalach Tu B’ShvatShabbat Morning Service 9:30 AMShabbat Shiur 12 NOON
Friday, February 1Candle Lighting 4:39 PM
Saturday, February 2 – Parashat YitroShabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM
Michal Hickerson Bar MitzvahSon of Pam Bennett
Shabbat Shiur 12 NOON
Dear Chaverim,On the eve of the 7th day of Cha-nukah, we joined with other Ameri-cans and people around the world grieving over the murder of twenty innocent, defenseless 6 & 7 year old children along with six caring adults at the Sandy Hook Elemen-tary School in Newtown, Connect-icut. That horrifi c act will remain
engraved in our minds forever. In the weeks ahead we will undoubtedly be hearing renewed debates about gun control and the need to look at and modify how we treat the mentally ill in our society as urged by Liza Long in an emotional plea that went viral on the internet. These are issues that politicians and health care professionals will have to consider more seriously than ever.There is another issue that we as human beings are forced to confront in the aftermath of what happened in Newtown. How can we go on believing in God? There will be those who say that what happened in Newtown is proof that there is no God, or even worse, there will be those who will proclaim that what happened in Newtown (and other mass murders as well) acts as a sign that God is not happy with our society. They will claim that what happened was a punishment ordained by God. Neither reaction could be farther from the Jewish world view.Our idea of God pictures God sitting and crying with the bereaved, helping to lend comfort to them along with other beloved members of their family and community. We hope that through the passage of time parents and other loved ones who suffered loss in Newtown will be-come a bit less painful and they will ultimately be able to honor the memory of their loved ones in positive ways. As painful as this tragedy was, there are ways to mitigate these terrible and senseless acts. I hope that we recog-nize the gifts that our family and loved ones bring to our lives, but perhaps now that realization is even greater. Life has a way at times of letting us take for granted the many blessings each of us have. Perhaps this tragedy will allow us to focus on them even more so in the coming days and years. At the same time maybe we will also feel a greater
Rabbi’s Message continued on page 2
Community NewsWe are a caring community and would love to know of
your Mazal Tov, Speedy Recovery and Condolence newsSPEEDY RECOVERY
Bob Vega • Julia Martin
CONDOLENCESSandra Kassin Deardorff on the death of her aunt,
Doris GoldenMitch Zakin on the death of his uncle, Isaac Gutmajer
Janet Kopel, on the death of her sister-in-law, Dorothy Kopel
ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORSDecember 7 Parents of Tot ShabbatDecember 14 Parents of Pre-K and KDecember 15 Janet Kopel, with the help of several
friends, in loving memory of her hus-band, Kenneth Kopel, on the 1st year anniversary of his yahrzeit
If you would like to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush, please call or email the offi ce
Rabbi’s Message continued from page 1
sense of responsibility to help other people with simple acts of kindness. Shortly after the tragedy occurred in Newtown, I read how Danny Siegel, a noted teacher and author who specializes in teaching about simple acts of tzedakah (charity), spoke to some children and parents in a synagogue in New York. His message was very clear; it often does not take a whole lot to make the world a better place. Each of us might take the memory of the twenty six who died in Newtown as motivation to help someone else and add the fulfi lling of mitzvot to our daily lives. It is a way of saying that those who tragically died can still help us to make the world a better place.May we all be comforted at this diffi cult time, and may we use it to realize the blessings we have in our own lives and to be messengers of God’s blessings to others in need.
L’shalom,Rabbi Ira Korinow
S u p e r R a f f l eWhat would you do with $10,000 in cash???
This is not a typo.
Grand Prize $10,000Second Prize $1,000Third Prize $500
$100 per ticketSplit 2 ways, $50.00 each = $5,000 prizeSplit 4 ways, $25.00 each = $2,500 prize
Cash or Check OnlyNumber of tickets being sold:Minimum 200 • Maximum 350
Tickets must be submitted to the Temple offi ce by February 1, 2013Drawing will be held at our very special
Friday Evening Service on February 8, 2013You need not be present to win.
Raffl e is organized by the 75th Gala Committee.For tickets or information regarding the
Super Raffl e, please call the offi ce, 978-373-3861.
Split 2 ways, $50.00 each = $5,000 prize
Welcome New MemberAndrew Levine
Honoring Four ChaplainsSunday, February 3, 2013, 1:00 pm
In honor of the gallantry of the four Armed Forc-es Chaplains, Temple Emanu-El will be the host for this year’s American Legion, District 8 (Essex County) of the Department of Massachusetts Memorial Service for the Four Chaplains.
On February 3, 1943 four American Chaplains of different faiths – Protestant, Jewish, and Catho-lic – each gave away their life preservers and their chances for survival when their ship, the USS Dorchester was mortally struck. The four chaplains went down together with the ship.Please join us to commemorate the heroic acts of four Army Chaplains, who gave up their lives when the troop ship Dorchester was torpedoed in the North Atlantic on February 3rd 1943, and to rec-ognize and honor Veterans of the Armed Forces for their patriotic service, dedication and sacrifi ce in the name of freedom.The collation (refreshments) after the Service will be at the Haverhill American Legion Post 4, 1314 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Dear Temple Emanu-El Family,With a very busy December behind us, we are starting off the secular New Year with lots of Religious School/HEFTY Friday night ser-vices. Please try to attend and support our children. We also have our Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. multi-denominational service on January 18th. This is an amazing
event and I urge you all to attend.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mindy Licht-man for the wonderful job she has done as Social Com-mittee Chair. Mindy has stepped down so she can devote her time to planning her upcoming wedding. If you are interested in chairing this committee, please contact me or Nancy.As a reminder, the Board of Directors meet every month. The meetings are open to all and anyone interested in attending; please contact Nancy for the dates. We are always looking for a few good men and women to join.Best regards,
Lynn Dreyfuss MartinPresident
President's MessageNew Boiler for
the TempleWe thank those who donated generously to pay for the new gas burner:
David Belsky & Paula BregerLaura Bendetson
Margery BendetsonLarry & Janet Cowan
HEFTYLoren & Michelle Goldstein
David GordonAda GreenbergNorma Halpern
Jonathan & Rita HarrisPatricia & Bill Herman
Janet KopelStuart Mandell
Lynn MartinMerrill & Gloria Mezikofsky
Judd & Martina NathanThe Paul family, in loving memory
of their dad, Baynard PaulHerb & Marjorie Phillips
Nancy RubensteinSamuel & Shirley Yanku
Mitch & Trudy Zakin
We are still in need of donations. Any amount you can give will help pay for the newlyinstalled gas burner.
Do you like to sing?
Join the Temple Emanu-El ChoirAll adults and teens over the age of 13
are invited to participate.
For more information, or to sign up, please contact:
Temple Emanu-El 514 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 Phone: 978-373-3861 Fax: 978-373-7995 E-mail: [email protected] www.TempleEmanu-El.org Facebook: Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill, MA
HEFTY NewsDecember’s big event was a social action project to con-tribute toward the Emergency Boiler Fund. We wanted to do our part and decided to have a bake sale to benefit the Windows to the Future fund. Thank you to Sheila and Isabel Allen for hosting the event. We had a lot of fun baking our goods and selling them at the Chanukah Party and at Snack Shack before Hebrew School on Wednes-day afternoon. Donating the money is just icing on the cake (pun intended). In total, we raised nearly $75 toward the new boiler. It’s a “warm” feeling, being able to help out a little.In the world of NFTY, the Regional group, December In-stitute is just around the corner. December Institute is a 5 day bonding and leadership training event held at Camp Eisner in Great Barrington.January is a busy month for HEFTY with two major events, Shul-In and Shabbaton. Shul-In is an overnight at the Temple on Saturday, Jan. 19th with activities, games and contests around the theme of Jews in Entertainment. Every year we hang out, eat, enjoy activities and ice-breakers, and play games late into the night. Shabbaton is a weekend retreat in the White Mountains beginning on Friday afternoon, January 25th and ending Sunday, January 27th. We celebrate Shabbat, play games, eat a lot, go sledding on a killer hill, hike, swim at the commu-nity sports center, watch movies and much, much more.Hefty is having an amazing year, with record participation and exciting plans for events and activities over the next few months. Please plan on joining us!!! If you have any questions feel free to contact our Youth Advisor Jesse Kamien at [email protected], Youth Chair, Trudy Zakin at [email protected] or me.
Chesed CommitteeSafety in the home: In order to keep our homes safe with smoke and carbon monoxide testers, batteries should be changed at least annually. If you are a senior and have difficulty accessing your smoke detector and want help with changing the batteries, please call Harriet Peick at 978-372-5001. Reminder – you will need to sup-ply the batteries and a ladder.If you wish to volunteer in this effort to help others, please call Harriet as well. You can never do too many mitzvot!!Friendly Visitor Program: In our continuing ef-forts to reach out to those who may no longer be able to participate in Temple activities, we will be starting a Friendly Visitor Program for volunteers to visit with se-niors in nursing homes or their own homes. Make new older friends, share stories and interests, bring news and views to our older Temple members. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Carole Taut at 617-257-0140 or Susan Shwom at 978-374-5545.Shiva: Members of the Chesed Committee have been available to help families at the time of a death by either preparing the home for the initial shiva meal or by lead-ing shiva minyan. If you are interested in participating in either of these mitzvot, new orientation programs will be held shortly. Please email Sharyn Russell at [email protected] if you would like more information or would like to participate.
Sharyn Russell, Chairperson
Update on Lotsa Helping Hands from the Chesed CommitteeConnecting people through the power of community; whether you need help or you want to provide help, is the objective of Lotsa Helping Hands as announced by the Chesed Committee. You may be caring for an ill loved one, an aging parent, a child with special needs or a vet-eran. You may want to volunteer to help a friend or others in our congregation.As a starting point, the committee announced its Vision, Mission, and Principles for Lotsa Helping Hands:MissionTo create a caring community of supportVisionLaunch a new computer-based program (LotsaHelp-ingHands) that will electronically allow the coordination of the needs of Temple Members with the volunteers to meet those needs.
Do You Need a Ride to a Temple event?
The Chesed Committee will be happy to help arrange a ride for you. If you need a ride, call the Temple Office at 978-373-3861.
Principles • Maintain confidentiality as appropriate • Organization implemented by Chesed Committee • Involving the broad Temple Membership in creating a
wider community of supportTechnically, the plan is to establish a link through the Temple website to www.lotsahelpinghands.com for communicating and managing Temple-specific projects where our membership can participate in helping. The Chesed committee hopes to have this active in January, 2013. Stay tuned!
It is wonderful to be back at school and into our normal routine! It was obvious that everyone missed their friends as the kids walked in with smiles, hugs and lots of things to catch up with each other. The Chanukah Party was great fun for everyone. Thanks to Mindy Lichtman and her committee for the delicious potato latkes, cookies
and crafts and our Madrichim for decorating. Thanks to Ellen Farber for subbing as accompanist during the kids performance and to Hannah Jacobs and Shaina Gilks for leading the Chanukah singing. Thank you to Martina Nathan and Sisterhood for providing dreidels and choco-late gelt to our students.Our Annual Book Fair took place and I hope everyone will enjoy reading their books on a warm comfy chair as the weather gets colder. Thanks to Lisa Desberg and her committee for taking on this service to the members of our temple community and also to those who reserved tables to sell their merchandise.Grades 3 & 4 will be taking their favorite fi eld trip to The Magic Brush in Tewksbury to create beautiful ceramic seder plates for use at their home Passover seders.On January 25th Grades 1 and 2 will participate in their Family Shabbat Service. I always look forward to this because these students have so much enthusiasm for everything they study when I walk into their classroom to visit on Sundays.Not only does January and the new year come in with a bang it also goes out with one for our 7th graders and HEFTY kids. The annual Shabbaton on the mountains of New Hampshire and the home of Jesse Kamien takes place during the last weekend of January. More on this next time.January is the month of “Colors” and the students will be learning the names of colors in Hebrew. Although it might be white outside (by the time you read this we may have our fi rst real storm of the year – or not) but it should be a colorful time here at the religious school!Happy and Healthy New Year!
Morah Devorah
Religious School
Collecting Labels to support Religious School
The PTO is collecting labels in order to purchase special educational materials for your children.Check your cans and boxes and please deposit the labels in the marked box on the shelf as you fi rst walk into the Brindis Entrance on 10th Avenue.
Thanks for your support!
TAPT (Tots and Parents Together)
We are now accepting registration for our 2012 – 2013 TAPT Program. The TAPT Program is for children who will be 2 or 3 years of age (by September 1st) and their parents. TAPT classes meet from 9:00 –10:30am every Sunday morning. At TAPT you and your children will learn about Shabbat and other Jewish holidays in inno-vative and exciting ways. TAPT is also a place where parents bond in a community of others with young chil-dren. Join us for music, movement, stories, crafts and other Judaic themed activities.This program is offered to both Temple and non-Temple members. Space is limited, so please call the temple offi ce now to register.
HELP NEEDEDSeeking members for the Religious School PTO
to help in running a Basket Auction on
March 9, 2013
to benefi t the
Adeline B. Watnick Religious School Children's Fund
This fund supports all of our school enrichment programs including the popular Family Connection.
Have fun, make friends, and do a mitzvah!Contact Chairperson Marie Katzen
Day Care/Pre-School Space Available at Temple Emanu-El
Approximately 2250 sq. ftFor more details call the Temple offi ce
at 978-373-3861Move Right In!
Israel ChavurahThe Discussion ContinuesSaturday, January 12at 12 noon
The Israel Chavurah meets once a month on Saturday as that week’s Shabbat Shiur (Bible Study Class). Each session begins with a kiddush/luncheon following the Shabbat morning service. Join with other members of the community to help develop a bet-ter understanding of the issues concerning Israel and the Middle East.
Save the following dates, too: Saturdays, February 9 & March 16
January Shabbat Services
Musically ShabbatFriday, January 11, 2013 • 7:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat ServiceFriday, January 18, 2013 • 7:00pm
Family ShabbatGrades 1 & 2 participateJanuary birthday blessings will be given
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 6:00pm
Scrip Comes to Temple Emanu-El!We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for Temple Emanu-El. It’s called “scrip,” and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, certifi cates from national and local retail-ers. They’re the same gift cards that you buy at the store or online. Many popular retailers participate in our scrip program including Kohl’s, Amazon, iTunes, Shaw’s, Macy’s, Best Buy, The Gap, ExxonMobil, Marshall’s, Starbucks, Panera and many, many others.
You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It’s simple – scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certifi cates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certifi cates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and the Temple keeps the diff erence as revenue.
The beauty of scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for the Temple with-out spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regu-
lar shopping dollars with scrip at the stores that participate in the scrip program – scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and dining out. Scrip makes a great gift as well!
Temple members ordered $705 worth of scrip in December, our fi rst month using this program, for which the Temple earned $52.90 (approximately 7.5% of all purchases). This has the potential to be a great fundraiser for the Temple. Order your Scrip cards today! Keep cards for Shaw's, Starbucks, Target, CVS, Dunkin Donuts and more in your pocket to use just like cash. The deadline for the next order is Tuesday, Janu-ary 22nd, 2013. Order forms are available in HaSifriyah and the Temple offi ce. Forms may also be downloaded from the Temple’s website: www.TempleEmanu-El.org.
Please support the Temple by participating in this great new program!
Paula BregerScrip Program Coordinator
Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations at Merrimack College
Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 7-8:30 pm“Jews, Christians and Muslims: Together in Prayer”
Join us in Shalom, Peace, Salaam for our 10th annual interfaith prayer, celebrating UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.
Cascia Hall, 315 Turnpike Street, GL-55North Andover, MA 01845
For more information on this and other events, go to www.merrimack.edu/JCM or contact: [email protected], 978-837-5428
Adult EducationPresents
Sunday, February 3rd
Adult Education Breakfast and . . .“Superman: Who Knew He Was Jewish?”
Chanukah Songs
Best Selling Author and Haverhill Native
Larry's most recent book takes a fascinating look at the history of Superman and the super hero's Jewish roots.
Larry's autographed book, Superman, will be available for purchase.
Sunday, February 3, 2013 • 9:30 am • Starensier Assembly
Larry Tye
Chanukah Party
DONATE A CAR!!
Looking for a new tax deduction? Got an old clunker you want off your hands? Want to help the Temple? Did you know that you can donate your car to the Temple? It is quick and easy. They will even come and get it, so you do not have to bring it anywhere. It’s a win-win situation for everyone! Here’s why: You don’t have to worry about selling your car and having the buyer invoke the Lemon Law The car does not even have to be running They will come to your house and take it right out of your driveway You get a tax deduction for the full amount of selling the car You make a donation to the Temple that doesn’t cost you any of your own money You get an IRS form 1098 listing the Temple as the recipient, that you use for your tax deductionWhat could be easier? You get rid of a car that you don’t want anyway, and the Temple gets a dona-tion.If you are interested, call the Temple to help you through the process. Or, better yet, call me, and I will personally help you make the donation.
Kevin Miller, (603) 893-5421
Shopping Online Made EasyDid you know that the Temple earns a percentage of every purchase made at Ahuva.com (judaica items)
and from any items purchased at Amazon.com?How To Order:
1. Visit www.templeemanu-el.org (don’t forget the dash!)
2. Click on either of these sites at the bottom of the home page
3. Order online as usual
If you would like help, please ask Martina at the Sisterhood Gift Shop or Paula in HaSifriyah
for assistance.It costs no more to go through these sites and
you can help the Temple!
every purchase made at Sisterhood Cooks Mitch’s Place
and Community MealsOur wonderful cooks for Mitch’s Place for the month of December were:
Amy Sherr & Rita HarrisThank you ladies for this wonderful Mitzvah.We continue to need volunteers especially as the weather gets colder and people who need the shelter go indoors.
BookNotes &Our Book Club met last month to discuss The Last Jew by Noah Gordon. We also selected titles for our next three meetings:Sunday, January 13, 2013 (10am) Cain, by José
SaramagoSaturday, March 2, 2013 (Noon) The God Upgrade, by
Jamie KorngoldSunday, April 28, 2013 (10am) Once We Were Broth-
ers, by Ronald BalsonPlease join us for some lively conversations about books of Jewish interest. Note that our meeting in March will take place after Shabbat morning service.New acquisitions in HaSifriyah this month include:Cain, by José SaramagoJerusalem, by Simon Sebag Montefi oreOnce We Were Brothers, by Ronald BalsonSuddenly, a Knock on the Door, by Etgar Keret
Thank you to everyone for your con-tinuing support of our fundraising efforts through the Amazon.com Associates Program. All funds are used to acquire books, magazines, music, videos and supplies for the library. This is a year-round program, so please keep the link handy (or access it from the website www.templeemanu-el.org) and tell your friends and family.
Paula Breger Librarian
Sunday, January 13, 201310 am – 12 pm
discussing
Cain by José Saramago
Please call the Temple offi ce at 978-373-3861 to RSVP so that we can know how many people to
expect, though drop-ins are always welcome!
Temple Emanu-El
BOOK CLUB
Sisterhood Gift ShopGiftshop Hours:
Sundays from 11am to 12 noon
Todah Rabah! Thank You to: CThose who helped with this year's
Chanukah PartyThe Latke makers: Lisa Bouchard, Mindy Licht-man, Sharyn Russell, Barbra Forman Salladay and Carole TautThe Social Committee and their helpers who planned and worked the Chanukah partyThe Religious School children who sang Chanukah songsHEFTY who decorated the Winer Auditorium and helped at the children's craft tableFred Feldman for taking pictures
WILLIAM BENDETSON FAMILY FUNDLaura Bendetson, in loving memory of
her mother-in-law, Rose Bendetson on her yahrzeit
MICHAEL DAVID BERLIN FUNDMarilyn Berlin, in loving memory of her
son, Michael David Berlin on his yahrzeit
SAMUEL & EDITH BRINDIS FUNDLeslie & Anita Brindis, in loving
memory of his father, Samuel Brindis on his yahrzeit
MAURICE & FLORENCE CASTEN FUNDBarbara Casten, in loving memory of
her mother, Anne Sohcot on her yahrzeit
DR. HAROLD S. COHEN & FAMILY FUNDRhoda Cohen, sending thoughts and
prayers to Mike Shirley
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDJanet Kopel, in appreciation of the
Rabbi officiating at the funeral for her sister-in-law, Dorothy Kopel
Roni Wiseberg, in memory of her father, Robert Becker on his yahrzeit
MARILYN & MYER GOLDBERG FUNDMarilyn & Mike Goldberg, in loving
memory of Stephen Karelitz
MAX & CLARE GREENSTEIN FUNDJoyce Cohen, in loving memory of
her mother Clare Greenstein on her yahrzeit
DAVID & LENA FISHBEIN FUNDSandy Channen, in loving memory of
Stephen Karelitz
SAMUEL & SOPHIE FLEET FUNDPamela Manzi Healy, in loving memory
of her aunt, Celia Fleet Zaitlin on her yahrzeit
RABBI ABRAHAM & SONIA JACOBSON FUNDRuth Myers, in loving memory of her
mother, Sonia Jacobson on her yahrzeit and in loving memory of her grandmother, Paula Pavloff on her yahrzeit
JEWISH CONTINUITYBarbara & Joel Berg, in loving memory
of Dorothy Kopel, sister-in-law of Janet Kopel
Bessie Grad, in appreciation of the Chesed Committee delivering homemade latkes for Chanukah
Amy & Michael Sherr, sending thoughts and prayers to Tom Rosebach
Sharyn Russell, in honor of Rhoda & Fred Feldman on the birth of their granddaughter, Ellie Rose Feldman
AIDA & ARNOLD KATZ FUNDDavid Katz, in loving memory of his
father, Arnold Katz on his yahrzeit
ALMA & GEORGE KLINETSKY FAMILY FUNDAlma Klinetsky, in loving memory of
her husband, George Klinetsky on his yahrzeit, in loving memory of her aunt, Jennie Mirsky on her yahrzeit, in loving memory of her uncle, Nathan Burstein on his yahrzeit and in loving memory of her aunt, Shirley Burstein on her yahrzeit
RICHARD & MIRIAM LEWIS FUNDMiriam Levinson, in loving memory of
her mother, Jennie Hazan on her yahrzeit
BEN & MOLLIE MERSHON FUNDBob & Helene Mershon, in loving
memory of his mother, Mollie Mershon on her yahrzeit and in loving memory of Elliot Shapiro
Herb & Irma Mershon, in loving memory of Stephen Karelitz and in loving memory of her brother, Jerome Lefkoff on his yahrzeit
HERMAN MILHENDLER MEMORIAL FUNDNorma Halpern, in loving memory of
her mother, Lena Litvack on her yahrzeit
MUSIC FUNDIn loving memory of Joan Harris,
mother of Mindy Harris Beth Catherwood Sharyn Russell Amy & Michael Sherr
Trudy, Mitch, Michael & Melanie Zakin
Lynn Martin Wendy Wise, Don & W. Huston
Chabot Carole Taut Janet Kopel Paula Breger & David Belsky
& Claire Breger Belsky Gwen & Steven Larsen & family
PAUL FAMILY FUNDLeona Paul, in loving memory of her
father-in-law, Hyman N. Paul on his yahrzeit
MOSES SHYAVITZ FUNDBarbara K. Silberman, Neil A.
Silberman & Ellen S. Lemoine, in loving memory of Madelyn Shyavitz
Raema Ornsteen, in loving memory of Madelyn Shyavitz
Gerald & Pearl Shyavitz, in loving memory of his grandfather, Samuel Porton on his yahrzeit, in loving memory of his uncle, Jerome Porton on his yahrzeit, in loving memory of his aunt, Edith Porton on her yahrzeit, in loving memory of her grandfather, Nathan Gerber on his yahrzeit and in loving memory of her sister, Faith Edelstein on her yahrzeit
LUCILLE & OSCAR TRAISTER FUNDLucille Traister, in loving memory of
her husband, Oscar Traister on his yahrzeit
Richard & Kathleen Traister, in loving memory of his father, Oscar Traister on his yahrzeit
ADELINE B. WATNICK RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CHILDREN’S FUNDDavid Watnick, in loving memory of
his father, Simon Watnick on his yahrzeit
Eric & Karen Jacobs, in loving memory of his father, Norman Jacobs on his yahrzeit and in loving memory of her father, Jason Roberts on his yahrzeit
Temple Emanu-El Religious School Faculty and Staff, in loving memory of Joan Harris, mother of Mindy Harris
WINDOWS TO THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGNLoren & Michelle Goldstein, in honor of
Josh Rutstein building his first SiloIn loving memory of Dorothy Kopel,
sister-in-law of Janet Kopel: Lynn Martin Stuart Mandell Trudy, Mitch, Michael &
Melanie Zakin Nancy & Mike LaFleur Sharyn Russell Margery Bendetson
ISADORE & ROSE WISE FUNDJoseph Wise, in loving memory of his
mother, Arlene Wise on her yahrzeit
YAHRZEIT FUNDRoberta Glazer, in loving memory of
her aunt, Frances Meyerhoff on her yahrzeit
Leona Paul, in loving memory of her father-in-law, Hyman N. Paul on his yahrzeit
Malcolm Brown, in loving memory of his wife, Barbara Brown on her yahrzeit
Honey Fancy, in loving memory of her parents, Max & Esther Marcus on their yahrzeit
Jerry Skaff, in loving memory of his mother, Mollie Skaff on her yahrzeit
Teresa Brugman, in loving memory of her husband, Dr. Stephen Bender on his yahrzeit
Milton Scher, in loving memory of his daughter, Meredith Scher on her yahrzeit
Gail Kleven Gelb, in loving memory of her brother, Robert Kleven on his yahrzeit
Rae Schultz, in loving memory of her daughter, Paula Schultz on her yahrzeit
Beatrice Mehl, in loving memory of her mother, Eva Steckerl on her yahrzeit
Cheryl Robbins, in loving memory of her mother, Sarah (Shirley) Burstein on her yahrzeit
Allan Kopel, in loving memory of his father, Kenneth Kopel on his yahrzeit
Gary Treff, in loving memory of his father, Saul Treff on his yahrzeit
Mr. & Mrs. Martin B. Epstein, in loving memory of his mother, Elsie Epstein on her yahrzeit
Marc Schultz, in loving memory of his sister, Paula Schultz on her yahrzeit
Susan Hantman, in loving memory of her mother, Helen Chapman on her yahrzeit
Lillian Zeller, in loving memory of her mother, Madie Swartz on her yahrzeit and in loving memory of her sister, Dora Blotner on her yahrzeit
Mel & Adele Ash, in loving memory of their niece, Myra Livingston on her yahrzeit
Susan Sirkman, in loving memory of her father, Baynard Paul
Have You Remembered Temple Emanu-El?A bequest to Temple Emanu-El is an excellent way of fulfill-ing the mitzvah of securing a future for our community. When preparing your will or when making changes, please remember the Temple. Your gift will provide for you and your loved ones a lasting way of supporting Jewish life in the greater Haverhill area.
For the sake of Jewish continuity, remember Temple Emanu-El!
Hospital VisitsRabbi Korinow visits the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill weekly or as needed.
The Rabbi wants to visit any member who is in a hospital. If you know that a member of Temple Emanu-El is hospital-ized in any hospital, please call the Rabbi to let him know.
Honor your Mother and your FatherThe Torah tells us that we must always honor our parents. Our Jewish tradition extends that law to say that we must honor all our loved ones, and remember them in death. There is no better way to remember and honor the memory of your departed family members than to have a Memorial Yahrzeit Plaque on the wall of the Temple sanctuary.
You have seen the plaques on the wall of the sanctuary. Each week, the plaques belonging to our beloved departed, whose Yahrzeit, or anniversary of death, is that week, are lighted. This is to recognize the anniversary of that person, and to give us an opportunity to lovingly honor the memory of that person, at least once every year. Also, three times per year, on Yizkor, all the plaques are lit to remember all the loved ones of our Temple.
The plaque contains the name of the deceased, both in English and Hebrew, as well as the date of the person’s death. The plaques are available whenever the sanctuary is open, so someone can always see the name and remember the loving memories of the departed family member. This is a loving way to remember a parent, spouse or child.
The cost of a memorial Yahrzeit plaque is a one-time cost of $250. This cost includes the engraving of the plaque, placing it on the wall, in alphabetical order, and having it lit on Yahrzeit and Yizkor to perpetuity. To purchase a plaque, contact Nancy or the Rabbi at the Temple, (978) 373-3861.
January 5 23rd of TevetTony AgroninHarry AlperLouis AlperinLouis AptekerBessie BarrHarry BeckerMyron BloomfieldJoseph BlotnerLottie BychmanIsrael CastenHelen ChapmanLottie C. CohenLillian B. CohenBessie CooperIrving M. CummingsRebecca FineFlorence FormanSamuel FreedmanHenry GewirtzMaurice GlagovskyRobert GoldbaumHannah Zeitlin
Temple CommitteesAdult Ed Rhoda/Fred Feldman 603-580-5779Budget Larry Jacobs 603-458-1884Brotherhood Jay Koffman 978-521-5148Chesed Sharyn Russell 978-372-5777Communications Director Fred Feldman 603-580-5779Dues Larry Jacobs 603-458-1884Fundraising TBD HaSifriyah (Library) Paula Breger 978-363-8846House Loren Goldstein 978-373-7494Membership Outreach Eric Jacobs 603-329-4441PTO TBD Religious Practice Kevin Miller 603-893-5421Religious School Rita Harris 978-352-6842Renovations Kevin Miller 603-893-5421 Security David Belsky 978-363-8846 Sisterhood TBDSocial Mindy Lichtman 508-574-5887Social Action TBD 978-372-5835Trusts/Wills/Bequests Larry Cowan 978-372-1451Windows to the Future Larry Cowan 978-372-1451Youth Trudy Zakin 978-475-8170
Members of the Executive CommitteeLynn Martin President 603-382-8771David Belsky 1st V.P. 978-363-8846Larry Jacobs 2nd V.P. 603-458-1884Judd Nathan Secretary 603-362-6293Larry Cowan Treasurer 978-685-4535Kevin Miller Assistant Treasurer 603-893-5421Loren Goldstein Past President 603-373-7494Stuart Mandell Life President 978-372-3514
Members of the Board of DirectorsJackie Berman 2014 978-521-0903Nora Cannon 2013 978-352-6334Sandy Channen 2015 978-374-0813Fred Feldman 2014 603-580-5779Rhoda Feldman 2014 603-580-5779Eric Jacobs 2013 603-329-4441Jesse Kamien 2013 603-898-6630Jay Koffman 2013 978-521-5148Mark Messinger 2015 978-374-0700Eunice Miller 2015 603-893-5421Harriet Peick 2014 978-689-4517Barbra Forman Salladay 2014 603-329-5359Paul Shalek 2014 603-382-5487Vincent Van Der Linden 2015 978-609-8044Pat Whitman (z”l) 2015 603-362-4258Doug Zimon 2015 603-382-5329
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Tzadikim Elijah’s Table AmoodimWhen you become a member of either Tzadikim, Elijah’s Table or Amoodim, you are doing an act of loving kindness by helping one of the families in our community who cannot afford to pay full dues.
Tzadikim 5773:Members who contribute $475 over the $1900 Family Membership Full Dues or $238 over the $950 Single Membership Full Dues.
Laura Bendetson Marilyn & Mike Goldberg Alma KlinetskyMargery Bendetson Caren & Howard Hantman Howard PaulRonnie Cohen Michele Howard Gina & Robert Vega
Elijah’s Table 5773:Members who contribute $950 over the $1900 Family Membership Full Dues or $475 over the $950 Single Membership Full Dues.Janet & Larry Cowan Patricia & Bill Herman Essie & Brian ShumanAnonymous Janet Kopel David Watnick
Amoodim 5773:Members who contribute $1900 over the $1900 Family Membership Full Dues or $950 over the $950 Single Membership Full Dues.Stuart Mandell Mattie & David Paul Stephen SallLeona Paul Nancy Paul
