July/August 2019 • Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5779 Vol. 3, Issue 6 Weekday morning 7:30 am July - Shirat Hayam Aug. - Beth El Evenings Sunday through Thursday Shirat Hayam, 5:30 pm Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Conservative, 6:00 pm Reform, 7:30 pm Saturday Shabbat Services, Conservative, 9:30 am Sundays, 9:00 am & 5:30 pm Services Tisha b’Av Services Saturday, August 10, 8:45 pm Sunday, August 11, 9:00 am & 5:30 pm Stockton Speaker Series Fridays, July 26, August 2, 9, and 23, 7:30 pm Reform Service See page 10 Friday, July 12 5:30 pm Patron Meet and Greet with Rabbi David Saperstein Reception at the Geller home 7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 7:45 pm Rabbi David Saperstein Being the Hands of G-d Jewish Social Justice at a Time of Crisis and Opportunity 8:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Saturday, July 13 9:30 am Shabbat Morning Service 1:15 pm Rabbi David Saperstein The Changing Supreme Court What It Means for Jewish Concerns Noon Luncheon For reservations, contact Karen McKinney at [email protected], or call Karen at 609-822-7116 ext 101
Rabbi David SapersteinReception at the Geller home
7:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service7:45 pm Rabbi David Saperstein
Being the Hands of G-dJewish Social Justice at a Time of Crisis and Opportunity
8:30 pm Oneg Shabbat
Saturday, July 139:30 am Shabbat Morning Service1:15 pm Rabbi David Saperstein
The Changing Supreme CourtWhat It Means for Jewish Concerns
Noon Luncheon
For reservations, contact Karen McKinney [email protected],or call Karen at 609-822-7116 ext 101
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“Baynaynu – Between Us”
Lunch and Learn12:00 - 1:30 pm
Rabbi Geller will offer “Lunch and Learn”Wednesdays, July 31 & August 21
at Petro Cohen, 2111 New Road, #202, Northfield, NJRSVP a must to JoAnn at 609-822-7116 ext 105
I don’t assume I’m letting any rabbinic shop-talk out of thebag by comparing the normal sunny vacation lull of mostAmerican shuls with Shirat Hayam’s overflowing cornucopiaof summer programs. From socially entertaining Game Day(Mah Jongg, Canasta, etc.) amid the first days of June, upuntil Cantor Wolbransky’s gala installation in the secondweek of September, almost every day offers a special event tosatisfy your every Jewish taste and concern; right here,during our own shul’s “seashore season.” So be sure to pickup the colorful rectangular card entitled SUMMER on theliterature ledge in Shirat Hayam’s lobby directly in front ofKaren’s office window. (One Jewishly significant event, notincluded in this listing, was the “Meet and Greet” receptionre-introducing the Atlantic City Holocaust Memorial to thegeneral public. Our congregation was cordially invited onWednesday, June 26, 6 pm in the Hamer Event Room atStockton University’s new AC Campus.)
Again, let me remind you about the don’t-miss opportunityto hear and dialogue with Rabbi David Saperstein, this year’sKulp Scholar-In-Residence. (Save the date, July 12-13.)Please be assured that his justifiable public reputation as acaptivating, dynamic teacher – named “America’s mostinfluential rabbi” – has no bearing whatsoever on his privatereligious status as a Reform instead of Conservative Jew. Itwould be hardly surprising if, during the usual wide-rangingQ & A following his address, Rabbi Saperstein was asked tocomment about current Israeli headlines. I make thisconfident prediction dressed in my favorite Shuk – purchased‘Jerusalem’ tee shirt, since today is “Yom Yerushalayim”marking the Six-Day War’s momentous victory in 1967which restored Jewish sovereignty over this historical capitolof the collective Jewish soul for the first time in 2000 years.
That monumental victoriousbattle obviously brings to mind oursynagogue’s monthly “Israelmatters” discussion group meetingin various congregant homes.Doubtless, a prime topic will beIsrael’s second round of 2019national elections, an unprecedentedevent necessitated by P.M.Netanyahu’s inability to form aruling coalition of 61 members in the 120 seat Knesset(Parliament). This political dilemma dramatically illustratestheir fateful internal debate concerning the “Jewish” versus“democratic” character of Israel.
On a closing personal note, I have just finished editing thisbulletin message on June 6, the 75th anniversary of D-Day’sNormandy invasion. Its incredible goal was nothing less thansaving Western Civilization. Likewise, this year’s same datefalls into the shadow of our Shavuot festival commemoratingthe salvation of humanity itself. For me, these two peakanniversaries are both embodied in the remarkable personageof Leonard Sandel (of blessed memory). Lenny was a trueicon of the “Greatest Generation” as a multi-decoratedAmerican officer during WWII as well as Mayor of RockvilleCentre, L.I., my very first rabbinic posting. He was also thepatient guide and mentor of myself – as a new young andidealistic novice who had taken the path less traveled: frompsychiatry to the rabbinate – which, in this my quite probablefinal year in the full-time pulpit, has made all the difference.
Faithfully Yours,
Rabbi Gordon Geller
Join Rabbi Geller’s discussions on “Current Controversies: Seeing the World Thru Jewish Eyes.”
Open to all our congregation family as well as the general public.refreshments served
Ask theRabbi
Thank youShirat Hayam thanks
Donna Josephs for sponsoring a Shabbat Kiddush
in honor of the 93rd birthday of her mother,Charlotte Josephs.
The Book of JEREMIAHby Julie Zuckerman
There will be a book discussion ledby the author on Sunday morning at9:30 am, July 28 at Shirat Hayam.
Elaine Geller and Linda Kulp arechairing this very special event. Wewill be serving coffee, bagels, and“shmeers.” Book sales and signing are available. CallKaren at 609-822-7116 ext 101 to RSVP for this event.
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Rabbi’s RuminationsHouse Rules
Snowbirds. Summerfolk. Relatives. Friends.Friends of relatives. Grandkids. Friends ofgrandkids. Another summer in paradise!
Welcoming guests/visitors is an ancientJewish tradition; our biblical patriarchAbraham greeted three apparent travelers to histent in the wilderness. When you get the callasking about a weekend, or a week, try to say“Yes!” even if it’s a qualified “yes.” You may(and should) set limits for the visit, spell out your house rulesand details — towels, parking, meals, beach tags, etc. Plan aday off or away for longer visits. Stock up on sunscreen anddo what you need to do to make the summer as good as it canbe for you and your guests.
It’s busy season for Shirat Hayam, too. While mostsynagogues are on relaxed mode this time of year, we’re justwarming up for a full summer! New leadership is testing thewater or, more accurately, just jumping right in! Programs,events, entertainment, Galeem (religious school) reunion,game days, speakers, and more.
And, of course, we have to include summer services.
Summer services are not very different from therest of the year, though we’re more likely to seeshorts and flip-flops in shul during July than duringJanuary. Not very different, yet it has felt to methat the mood is more relaxed than over the winter.More people attend and participate, and that leadsto greater ruach (spirit) that enhances our prayerexperience.
We are welcoming back our snowbirds andwe’re greeting people who may be new to the
shore or simply hadn’t yet checked us out. We love being“warm and welcoming” and are always happy to see freshfaces.
Help others come to appreciate the value of our Jewishcommunity. When you run across someone new to the shore,someone looking for community, someone who loves to playmah jongg, someone seeking solace in a minyan, someonewho enjoys chanting haftara (could happen), someoneinterested in Jewish doing or learning, don’t just tell themabout Shirat Hayam, BRING THEM!
Rabbi Jonathan Kremer
Garden UpdateThe spring of 2019 marks the 4th year
for the Shirat Hayam community garden.We have already donated 20 lbs. ofproduce to the Community Food Bank ofNJ from our spring harvest. Early in thespring, we harvested kale and turnips,which were planted last fall andsuccessfully survived the winter. Thisspring, we also harvested a bumper cropof radishes. Carrots and beets will beharvested shortly, and tomato, pepper, andcucumber plants are in the ground.
Many thanks to my volunteers: The“oldies” Bruce Kamis, Elliott Kraus,Phil Hollander, and Rhonda Aronovitz,and the “newbies” Joe Singer, RichPachler, Jay Weinberg, and CarenKarp. Please get in touch with me if youwould like to volunteer.
Once again, we appreciate the donationfrom Bob’s Garden Center of tomato,pepper, and cucumber plants for thegarden. Check out their progresswhenever you come by the synagogue.
Alan Friedman
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President’s MessageMoving Forward
It is my pleasure, honor, andprivilege to serve as the newPresident of Shirat Hayam. Myhusband Joe and I have beenmembers of the formerCongregation Beth Judah and nowShirat Hayam for over 40 years. Iam thrilled to be given thisopportunity to lead thecongregation into the next decade and to continue to nurtureour young merger between Temple Emeth Shalom andCongregation Beth Judah. As we move forward into our 5thyear as a combined Reform and Conservative congregation,I hope that you all will join me in celebrating our success,spirit, and rich history.
During my term as President, you will have mycommitment to work tirelessly to ensure the future of ShiratHayam. In order to make this happen, I will need the supportof all our members by participating in our programs andcommittees, attending our Shabbat and holiday services anddaily minyan, volunteering for activities and events, andcontinuing to contribute as your means allow to maintain afiscally solvent congregation.
I am devoted to honoring the traditions of our heritagewhile we create a Jewish experience that is relevant to today’ssociety. Shirat Hayam welcomes all who enter our humbleplace of worship, as we offer a myriad of opportunities foreveryone to connect and join in.
B’Shalom,Jodi Handler
President
We celebrate with:
Shirat Hayam mourns the loss of our member, Erwin Markman.
Shirat Hayam mourns the loss of our member, Jerome Krassenstein.
Shirat Hayam mourns the loss of our member, Lillian Fishelberg.
Shirat Hayam mourns the loss of our member, David Spitalnick.
Our Condolences To:Bebe Markman, Howard Markman, Barry Markman andFamilies on the loss of their husband, father, and grandfather,
Erwin Markman.Velma Krassenstein on the loss of her husband,
Jerome Krassenstein.Stephen Collins on the loss of his brother, Jay Collins.
Sue Flyer on the loss of her husband, Ronald Flyer.Elizabeth Lihn on the loss of her mother, Shirley Levy.
Mimi Spitalnick on the loss of her husband, David Spitalnick.
Elaine & Rabbi Gordon Geller on the Bat Mitzvah of theirgranddaughter, Talia Egnal, daughter of
Claire Geller and Geoff Egnal.
Michele and Noah Bronkesh on the birth of their grand-daughter, Dylan Paige Weinberg, daughter of
Laura and Jeremy Weinberg.
Rebecca Shurberg and Adam Barker and Leah andMichael Barker on the birth of their daughter and grand-
daughter, Athena Louise Barker.
Susan and Rob Lang on the engagement of their son, PhilipDavid Lang, to Madeleine Gardner Brumi.
Susan and Rob Lang on the birth of their grandson,Maxwell Cooper Lang, son of Sabina and Jeffrey Lang.
Patti and Leo Schoffer on the honor given to their daughter, Rebecca Schoffer, by the Jewish Education Project.Rebecca was one of five New York area educators to receive the Young Pioneers Award for creating
transformative Jewish experiences.
We NEED at least 30 volunteers to donate blood of alltypes. Just sign up and show up – and the American RedCross’ group of certified volunteers will do the rest. It iseasy to roll up your sleeve and help save lives.
Contact Jodi Handler to sign up, pick your time, andanswer your questions about eligibility.Her phone number is 609-513-2512 oremail her at [email protected] you at the Blood Drive.
For more information regarding theAmerican Red Cross, visitwww.redcrossblood.org
Membership PacketsPlease return your completed membership packets
along with dues down payment as soon as possible toensure reserved seating for High Holidays. The deadlinefor returning Memorial Book ads forms, with payment, isTuesday, September 3. We greatly appreciate your promptresponse to these items. It is a tremendous help as weprepare for High Holidays.
Thank you,The Office Staff of Shirat Hayam
Shirat Hayam Caring Network Committee
Blood DriveAugust 15, 2019 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Shirat Hayam Pre-Function Room
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The TorahCommands us tobuild relationshipswith people withinthe JewishCommunity as wellas those outside theJewish Community.This year, alongwith your otherclergy, I have triedto do just that. I participated in manyinterfaith events throughout the year andhave visited many other institutions andmade our presence known. I attendedprograms in recognition of tragedies thathad occurred over the past year. I visitedchurches, mosques, and other houses ofworship.
There have been numerous services,events, simchas, programs, classes, andother accomplishments over the past 12months. Shabbat Services continue toinspire those who attend. Attendance atKabbalat Shabbat services continues togrow week after week. We had two BatMitzvahs over the past year, and bothHillary and Brynne were exceptional. Astheir teacher, both made me proud. Lastsummer, our Devotion by the Ocean Fridayevening services were highly successful.High Holiday services in the fall were onceagain inspiring and meaningful. My adultBat Mitzvah class, which began last fall,will continue this June as our snowbirdsreturn from Florida.
It is only through the many dedicatedmembers of Shirat Hayam who devote theirtime, energy, and financial support, that wecontinue to be successful and grow. It is withthis dedication and thanks that I have seenanother year of growth, service, and joy.
As another year ends, I pray that hazakhazak v’nihazek; may we all continue togrow stronger and stronger through ourunderstanding of Torah, love for ourcommunity, and the acceptance of diversitywithin the greater community.
. Cantor Wolbransky
Cantor’s Message
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Caring Network Committee (CNC)2019 Summer Report
Our Caring Network Committee was very productive andactive from July 2018 to June 2019. Our activities and eventsbenefitted our Shirat Hayam community as well as our Atlanticand Cape May County neighbors. Thank you to our generousmembers for their donations and support as we continue toprovide assistance and a caring heart to those in need.
• The Taste of Shabbat and our Meal Train programscontinue throughout the year. Special thanks to Nadine Winkelstein, Joyce Schwartz, and Natalyn Wolbransky
• The Children’s Books and Toy Drive began May 1 andcontinued through June 30 to benefit Big Brothers andSisters of Atlantic County. Our chairperson was Beth KatzWeinberg.Newandgentlyused itemswerecollected forourAtlantic County kids who need toys to play with and booksto read. Thanks to those who donated to this worthy cause.
• Enjoy being outside and getting “down to earth?” CNC’sGardening and Community Garden is in full gear and isheaded by Alan Friedman. E-mail Alan to participate [email protected].
• “Let’s do Brunch!” is a new program at Shirat Hayam. Elaine Geller and members of the Caring NetworkCommittee pay special visits to your residence.We willbring the bagels and cream cheese, and you provide thecoffee and conversation. Contact Elaine Geller [email protected] or Ethel in the synagogue office toschedule a visit.
• Mitzvah Mavens is another new program by a group of Shirat Hayam volunteers who will assist members of the congregation with small repair jobs, tech assistance, and household needs. Contact Joe Singer at [email protected]
• This August 15 from 8:30 to 1:30 is our annual Red Cross Blood Drive in our pre-function room. Contact Debbi Goldich at [email protected] or Jodi Handler at609-513-2512 or [email protected] to register to give blood. See the flyer in THE WAVE.
• Let’s thank those Caring Network Committee memberswho have been the driving force in our efforts to supportour congregation and the community.
Our CNC members:
Ricki Cain Ellie Kremer Alice Melnick Beth WeinbergAlan Friedman Steve Melnick Joyce Schwartz Barbara WolnermanElaine Geller Nadine Winkelstein Debbi Goldich Caren KarpJoe Handler Natalyn Wolbransky Rhonda Aronowitz Marsha Singer
Sheila Hollander Phil Hollander Joe Singer Rabbi GellerRabbi Kremer Sheila Friedman Sherry Rosen Linda GordonShirley Belitsky Karen Pollock Ethel Levinson
Do you live alone?Is it difficult to keep up with minor home
maintenance?
SHIRAT HAYAM DERBYTuesday, July 16 • 6:00 pm
Enjoy the thrill of horse racing in Ventnor, NJ!
Choose your favorite horse and cheer it on!
A fun evening including a light supper for$18 per person.
Please RSVP to Ethel @ 609-822-7116 ext 121
Only a few horses left to own...Call today to reserve,
dress, and name your own horse!
Sponsorships available @ $100
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Message from our Outgoing President
As I come to the end of my tenure as president of ShiratHayam, I look back with pride at all that our leadership, thecommittee chairs and members, our volunteers, office staff,and maintenance personnel have accomplished. We’vecontinued to build on the vitality of the newly formed ShiratHayam, making strides in merging the congregations into onefamily, putting our finances on a firm footing, reversing thedecline in religious school enrollment, reversing the decline inthe condition of our building, improving our energy efficiencyand our operational efficiency, and the list goes on. We’vemade three wonderful additions to our staff. Bob Barrett, ournew bookkeeper has brought order to our accounting; RobertYoung in maintenance has been steadily making up for yearsof deferred repairs; and Andrea Poetsch, our new religiousschool director, whose reputation alone increased ourenrollment from seven returning students to 19 on the openingday. We closed the year with more than 25 students andtypically 80-90 percent attendance. Nothing is more critical tothe life of a synagogue than its spiritual base. Two years ago,Cantor Wolbransky joined our clergy, leading us in prayerwith ruach and joy that fills the shul and all of us. We are alllooking forward to his installation this September.
While I was honored with the title of president, the realwork was done by our committee chairs and members, thevolunteers, the clergy, and the staff. It has been humbling tosee the dedication, the hours, and often hard physical laborthat people give to the congregation, to all of us that careabout Shirat Hayam. The viability of our congregation restsjust as surely on their efforts as anything else.
Certainly we have had our challenges, and there is stillwork to be done. Perhaps our biggest challenge is thenumber of volunteers. Our volunteer corps is stretchedmighty thin, with most people having more than oneleadership role and volunteering in multiple other functionsand events. I worry that people will eventually burn out, andwe may lose the gains that we have made. There are thingsthat are not accomplished for lack of manpower; things thatshould be done. I have appealed to our congregation to comeand get involved, whether on a committee or for a singleevent. I cannot make that appeal strongly enough. There arealso things that I wasn’t able to accomplish. Chief amongthese was engagement of the young families that have joinedrecently. However, we are now beginning to make progresson this front, as well.
By the time you read this, we will have elected a newpresident, officers, and trustees. I am excited about the slateand look forward to great things in the coming years. Pleasecome out to help our new leadership and to show themsupport. Please come out to learn about our committees andmajor events and see if you would like to become involvedin the vitality of Shirat Hayam. I look forward to seeing youin the future.
Ed Weinstein
Life & Legacy TestimonialFrom Ethel F Levinson
Those of you who know me, know Judaism is veryimportant to me, as is our future. Arnie and I raised ourchildren in an atmosphere of observance and its importance.We have always been involved in our congregation and inthe larger Jewish community. I have taught some of yourchildren in Kulanu (formerly Hebrew High). This is why thesuccess of LIFE & LEGACY is so very important to us. Wefeel very strongly that our legacy gift will be important inmaintaining the quality of Jewish life, one in which wewould like to see our grandchildren, and yours, involved.The beauty of LIFE & LEGACY is that it is an after lifetimegift, and everyone can participate, because our legacy giftsmatter whatever our means while living. We are not askingfor money now; your legacy gift comes after your lifetimeand only if there are funds remaining to fulfill it. It is animportant and necessary commitment. LIFE & LEGACY isfor everyone who lives Jewishly, and who wants to ensurefuture generations will – and can do likewise. If you have notyet completed a Declaration of Intent, please contact me. Ihave blanks in my office at Shirat Hayam. It is very simpleand straightforward, but I am more than willing to explain itto you, so that you can join Arnie and me to make yourcommitment to the future of Judaism and Shirat Hayam.
Thank you Cantor Wolbransky!!As many of you are aware, we are inducting and honoring
Cantor Harvey Wolbransky at a dinner-dance on Sundayevening, September 15, 2019. As part of the celebration andto thank him for his service to Shirat Hayam and thecommunity, we are preparing a special tribute book in hishonor. For as little as $36, you can be part of those sendingtheir best wishes.
We hope you will join in the celebration by attending thedinner. Please consider adding your name or purchasing afull-page, half-page, or quarter-page message to show yourappreciation for Cantor Wolbransky.
Contact the synagogue office or Dr. David Blecker,[email protected] to receive an advertisement requestform. Thank you.
Fire Pit/Open Mic NightSunday, July 14, 7:30-9 pm
Live music, Munchies
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Adult Education CommitteeIt is said, not by me, that Patience is a Virtue. Thank you all for being patient.
WE HAVE A YIDDISH TEACHER. Expect more information soon in regard tospecific classes.
Please watch your email for details of a very exciting program to take placeon Sunday morning, July 31. A light brunch will be served as we listen to a bookreview and discussion by the author herself. Details are being worked out nowand details will be available soon. Please save the morning for our program.
We are still in need of a conversational Hebrew teacher. If you are able andwilling to meet and converse, contact Elaine Geller ([email protected]). Thereare many requests for this class, so it should be a lively and interesting one, aswell as a productive one.
The fall schedule is being finalized with many programs being “cooperative”with another committee. We are looking forward to movies and dinners,speakers, Shabbat dinners with speakers, and maybe a field trip.
We hope to see you at all our events. Please participate; you make theprogram a success!
Elaine Geller
On occasion, Shirat Hayam has a congregant in need of receiving mealson a short term basis (after giving birth or experiencing a medical issue, forexample). Shirat Hayam’s Caring Network has initiated a program to helpease the burden for those in need. If you are interested in providing a meal toa congregant – in many cases, someone you may know – add your name to alist of potential volunteers we may contact. For more information, contactNadine Winkelstein, 609-214-9954, [email protected] orNatalyn Wolbransky, 215-880-5094, [email protected].
JOINOUR MEAL TRAINLISTOFPOTENTIALVOLUNTEERS
Pursuant to the bylaws of Shirat Hayam, the Leadership
Committee is pleased to announcethe new Officers and Board of
Trustees for the fiscal year 2019-2020
1 Year Term ending 6/30/2020
2 Year Term ending 6/30/2021
3 Year Term ending 6/30/22
The new Officers of Shirat HayamPresident............................Jodi HandlerVice Presidents ...................Steve Baer
Thrift Sale ThanksOur Thrift Sale was a success due to the efforts of Chair, Lois Shohen-Brown,
and those of you who worked so hard for days. Listed below are the names thatwere given to me. If you also helped and are not listed, please let me know andwe will thank you in the next WAVE. This is the challenge of listing names.Shirat Hayam appreciates your dedication, your giving of your time, and yourefforts in making this a success.
Ethel F. LevinsonDirector of Congregational Involvement
Rayna AltschulerMarilyn CaselAlan Friedman
Ali GoodeLinda Goukler
Richard GouklerLisa Naegele
Iris Needleman
Marc NeedlemanAmy Ojserkis
Cheryl SandlerLois Shohen-Brown
Jackie SirotaZelda Solof
Nadine WinkelsteinBruce Weiss
Michele BronkeshDorothea Dunayer
Sheila Friedman
Liane LevensonJennie Wagner
Stuart Wiser
Steve BaerJudy Galler
Jodi HandlerCarol Myerowitz
Karen Pollock
Ari RabinowitzLois Shoen‐Brown
Jacquie SirotaNatalyn Wolbransky
Linda GordonMitch Gordon Joe HandlerLinda Kulp
Diane Mashioff
Alice MelnickLisa Naegele
Iris NeedlemanLori Scarpa
Torah Fund Thanks YouYishar Co'ach! We did it! We women of
Shirat Hayam met our fundraising goal for the2018-2019 Torah Fund Campaign. We havecontributed to all five ConservativeRabbinical Schools (two in the US and oneeach in Argentina, Germany, and Israel)toward scholarships, refurbishing the JTSsanctuary, and so much more. Thank you toLeah Barker for graciously hosting our TorahFund event on May 23, Debbi Goldich forarranging and chaperoning our speaker,Womens' League Executive Director RabbiEllen S. Wolintz-Fields, Debbi and EllieKremer for the delicious hors d'oeuvres anddesserts, and Ethel Levinson and Judy Gallerfor completion of all the necessary paperwork.
The 2019-2020 campaign begins July 1.Stay tuned!
Ellie Kremer
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JUSTICE AND JUSTICESCharlotte Kulp Scholar-In-Residence Weekend 2019
with Rabbi David Saperstein
JUSTICE and JUSTICES is the themefor the 17th Annual Charlotte M.KulpScholar-In-Residence Weekend featuringRabbi David Saperstein. Scheduled forFriday and Saturday, July 12-13 at Congregation Shirat Hayamin Ventnor, the program includes two lectures.
Being the Hands of G-d: Jewish Social Justice at a Timeof Crisis and Opportunity is Friday night’s topic. RabbiSaperstein will speak following the Shabbat Service. TheChanging Supreme Court: What it Means for Jewish Concernsis the topic on Saturday morning during the service.
Rabbi David Saperstein is Director Emeritus, Religious ActionCenter for Reform Judaism and a Senior Advisor to the URJ(Union for Reform Judaism) for Policy and Strategy. Designatedby Newsweek Magazine as the most influential rabbi in Americaand by the Washington Post as the “quintessential religiouslobbyist on Capitol Hill,” David Saperstein directed theReligious Action Center of Reform Judaism for decades,representing the Jewish Reform movement to Congress and theAdministration. From 2015-2017, Rabbi Saperstein served ournation as the U.S. Ambassador at Large for InternationalReligious Freedom as the country’s chief diplomat on religiousfreedom issues. Also an attorney, Rabbi Saperstein taughtseminars on Church-State law and Jewish law for 35 years atGeorgetown University Law Center.
During his career, Rabbi Saperstein has served on the boardsor executive committees of national organizations including theNAACP, People for the American Way, the LeadershipConference on Civil and Human Rights, the National ReligiousPartnership on the Environment, and the World FaithDevelopment Dialogue.
A prolific writer and speaker, Rabbi Saperstein has appeared onOprah, Nightline, Lehrer News Hour, ABC's Sunday Morning,Crossfire, the Rachel Maddow Show, Hardball, Meet the Press,and the O'Reilly Factor. His articles have appeared in theWashington Post, New York Times, and Harvard Law Review.
His latest book is Jewish Dimensions of Social Justice: ToughMoral Choices of Our Time.
Rabbi Saperstein currently serves as a Senior Fellow at boththe Georgetown University School of Foreign Service’s Centerfor Jewish Civilization as well as the Senior Advisor forStrategy and Policy for the Union for Reform Judaism.
Event patrons are invited to a Meet and Greet reception withRabbi Saperstein and attendees may register for a Shabbatluncheon. For reservations and information, contact KarenMcKinney at [email protected] or call 609-822-7116, ext 101.
HAPPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN
Men are cooking – really – Joe Wolnerman, MitchGordon, and Steve Melnick. They all helped pull offthe Lag B’Omer BBQ with great success, along with thehelp of Eileen Daniels, Barbara Wolnerman, and LoisShohen-Brown. I would be remiss without profuselythanking Elaine Geller who put the menu together andorganized all the prep and cooking.
We’ve made it through Pesach, Lag B’Omer, andShavuot in addition to our normal once a monthpreparation of Kiddush lunch. We extend an invitation toall to come join us in the kitchen the third Friday ofevery month to prepare for Kiddush lunch. We are therefrom 9:30 am until noon. All volunteers are welcome!
Alice Melnick & Elaine GellerCatering Committee
www.shirathayamnj.orgI am happy to report that our synagogue’s website is
up and running once again. We owe a great deal ofappreciation to Logan Levenson and his team atArgyleInteractive for volunteering many hours to designand input the content at shirathayamnj.org.
This was a month-long process spearheaded by theMarketing Committee. The goal of a congregationwebsite is to provide “synagogue seekers” a feeling ofwho we are, what we offer, and what our priorities are.It can help them decide if we are a match with theirdesire to get involved with Jewish life in ourcommunity. Just as important, the website informs ourcongregants of upcoming events, programs, andongoing opportunities at Shirat Hayam to learn andgrow Jewishly. (Check out dates on the Calendar page).
Please be aware that the website will continue todevelop. In the near future, we will add brief histories ofBeth Judah and Emeth Shalom, as well as links to paybills and make donations. We also plan to add additionalcontent. The marketing committee welcomes your inputand thoughts in having a website that truly reflects whowe are.
Again, many thanks to Logan Levenson fromArgyleInteractive and to Bruce Kamis for theirinvolvement on behalf of the marketing committee.
STOCKTON SPEAKER SERIESFridays, July 26, August 2, 9, and 23 • 7:30 pm • Reform Services
July 26: Tim Kinselle, Director of South Jersey Cultural and History Center
August 2: Melissa Holzman – Holocaust Denial
August 9: Irvin Moreno Rodriguez – US Citizenship and Naturalization
August 23: The Inimitable Prof. Beverly Vaughn for a musical evening
ShiratHayam
Preschool Graduation
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TributesBIBLE FUND In Memory Of
Jack Soble by Penny Soble and Family
CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of
Erwin Markman by Norma and David Blecker, Judy and Len GallerLorain Silver by Norma and David Blecker Nelson Garnick by Selma RosenbergIn Honor OfDale Snyderman’s birthday by Norma Shick and Janice Saul
CANTOR WOLBRANSKY’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory Of
Annette Schwartz by Michele and Noah BronkeshHelaine Mashioff by Diane, Ben, Ira, and Leah MashioffRuss Goode by Alma GoodeIn Honor OfBirth of Maxwell Cooper Lang, grandson of Susan and Rob Lang, by
Natalyn and Cantor Harvey Wolbransky
CARING NETWORKIn Honor OfBat Mitzvah of Talia Egnal, granddaughter of Elaine and Rabbi Gordon
Geller, by Nadine and Michael WinkelsteinCaring Network for Shabbat Gift bag by Brenda and Bernard Casel
CULTURAL ARTS AND MUSIC FUNDIn Memory OfEvelyn Steeble by Jessica Choper
JNF TREE FUNDIn Memory Of
Eddie Gross and Helen Abramson (a ring of trees) by Sharon and Barry Hammond
Joseph Tandet by (2 trees planted) Judi and Barry TittonMichael Silverstein by Susie and Evie FeldmanPaul Pappas by Ilene DanielsTeddy Lischin by Ilene DanielsVincent Giannantioio by Ilene DanielsIn Honor OfBernice Smilowitz’s birthday by (ring of trees) Elaine and Frank GelbNancy and Glenn Hyatt’s new home by Gail and Steve Scherzer
KIDDUSH FUND FOR BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES (CONSERVATIVE)In Honor OfCharlotte Josephs’ birthday by Charlotte JosephsSandy Greenberg’s birthday by Lauri and Sander Greenberg
MAHZOR PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory Of
Jerome S. Schreibman by Carol SchreibmanSadie Horing Bob by Annette SteigelfestSamuel Rubin (2 books inscribed) by Nancy, Ethan, and Stephanie Rubin
MINYAN FUNDIn Memory OfEdward Altman by Todd CohenErwin Markman by Wilma and Richard DannenbaumHenry Sitron by Sharon and Rich PachlerLorain Silver by Donna Josephs and Charlotte JosephsSamuel Mest by Carole and Stuart MestIn Honor OfStella Ann Borenstein for Sisterhood Shabbat Aliyah by Donna JosephsBrynne Wiser's Bat Mitzvah by Fran and Martin PeskoeONEG BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARIES - REFORMIn Memory OfStanley Friedman by Linda and Richard Goukler
PRAYER BOOK FUND - REFORMIn Memory OfErwin Markman by Linda and Mitchell Gordon, Jacquie and Harris SirotaJerome Krassenstein by Linda and Mitchell GordonLinda and Hershel Katz by Linda and Mitchell GordonLou Myerowitz by Family of Lou MyerowitzIn Honor OfBat Mitzvah of Talia Egnal, granddaughter of Elaine and
Rabbi Gordon Geller, by Alice and Steve MelnickJudy Galler being honored by the Federation by Elaine and
Rabbi Gordon GellerLisa and Scott Naegele’s 25th Anniversary by Steve and Alice MelnickNancy Rubin being honored by the Federation by Elaine and Rabbi
Gordon GellerRene Kane being honored by the Federation by Elaine and Rabbi
Gordon GellerSheila and Alan Friedman being honored by the Federation by
Elaine and Rabbi Gordon Geller
PRAYER BOOK - SIDDUR LEV SHALEMIn Memory Of
Henry Huttman by Roberta LiskerMel Feldman by Evie and Sue FeldmanIn Honor OfSheldon Penn’s 90th birthday by Cantor Deborah Arden Stern
PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory OfMarlene Pergament by Dorothea and Barry DunayerHertha Sless by Joan Sless
RABBI GELLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory OfHenrietta Brown by Elaine and Rabbi Gordon GellerIn Honor OfBat Mitzvah of Talia Egnal, granddaughter of Elaine and Rabbi
Geller, by Lori and Dean Scarpa
RABBI KREMER’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory OfEsther Malka Flisser by Francine HelfmanEsther Soble by The Jack M. Soble FamilyHarry Singer by Marsha and Joseph SingerIrving Cohen by Richard CohenIsidore Helfman by Julia and Joel HelfmanJerome Cotler by Michele and Noah BronkeshJoseph Rosenfeld by Sandra Isaacs MoellerPaul Dunayer by Dorothea and Barry DunayerReba Fogel by Marilyn and Alan FogelIN HONOR OFMinyan, for being warm and welcoming, by Micki and Norman MassryRabbi Kremer for Torah help by Donna JosephsRabbi Kremer by Beth Schlesinger and Ian Silverman
SYNAGOGUE FUNDIn Memory OfAlan Press by Jackie, Dan, and Carly Press Aron Blumstein by Ellen and Alan RosenfieldBennett Goldstein by Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan KremerBernard Fineberg by Irene FinebergBessie Hernfeld by Jacquie and Harris SirotaByron Wingert by Nancy RubinDale Pallino by Phoebe MallickDoris Metzger by Ellen and Alan Rosenfield Dorothy Zibulsky by Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan KremerEdward Altman by Bernard Casel, Todd Cohen, Sue and Mike KaminskyElla Rosenfield by Ellen and Alan RosenfieldEvelyn Cohen by Suzanne and Myron KaminskyGloria Bennett by Ilene Daniels
With sincere appreciation for the following generous contributions to Shirat Hayam.
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Erwin Markman by Norman Fienman, Morton Freemark, Sheila andAlan Friedman, Bubbles Gottlieb and Bernie Abrams, Rob Hammerschlag,Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan Kremer, Carol Myerowitz, Nancy Rubin
Henry Spier by Betty RimmHoward Spiegel by Barbara and Morton SpiegelHyman Yamron by Janet YamronIrving Cohen by Annette Cohen ScottJack Melnick by Alice and Steve MelnickJay Collins by Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan KremerJean Barr by Ellen and Alan RosenfieldJerome Krassenstein by Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Boniface, The Shuham
Family, Linda and Richard Goukler, Sondra and Paul Hopmeier, Michael Hyett, Yvonne Kennedy and Ralph Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Krassenstein, Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan Kremer, Joan Leavy and Family, Marian Lifton, Barbara and Ted Manos, William Edward Margolis, CarolMyerowitz, Rene, Deborah, Conor, and Emma Rieder, Ellen and Alan Rosenfield, Jacquie and Harris Sirota
Judith Sussman by Jeffrey RobinsonKathyrn Ratner by Ellen and Alan RosenfieldLeonard Erber by The Erber Siblings and their FamiliesLillian Fishelberg by Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan KremerLorain Silver by Fran and Martin PeskoeMark Vassar by Ilene Daniels Max Israel by Ellen and Alan RosenfieldMax Port by Carole and Paul Letzter Max and Zelda Markman by Bebe MarkmanMeyer Snyder by William SnyderMindy Abrams by Jeanne and Thomas EiseleMinnie Hauser by Brenda and Bernie CaselMorris Bloom by Sue and Alan PreisNorman Rosenberg by Betty RimmPhilip Rosen by Carole and Paul LetzterRenee Snyder by William SnyderRoy Lehrer by Bebe and Erwin MarkmanSamuel Hauser by Brenda and Bernie CaselSarah Cohen by Saul CohenShirley Jaspan by Ellen and Alan Rosenfield Sophie Moskowitz by Sue, Alan, and Michael Preis Stanley Friedman by Marilyn and Gerald Casel, Josephine and
Anthony LaurenzanoVictor Newman by Myrna TryerIn Honor OfBirth of Maxwell Cooper Lang, grandson of Susan and Rob Lang, by
Maxine Lippman, Sheila and Alan Friedman, Barbara and Henry RothBirth of Nancy Kahane’s grandson by Sheila and Alan FriedmanBat Mitzvah of Talia Egnal, granddaughter of Elaine and Rabbi Gordon
Geller, by Sheila and Alan Friedman, Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan KremerBat Mitzvah of Jordan Kramer, granddaughter of Lynn and Charles
Kramer, by Ellie and Rabbi Jonathan Kremer, Sheila and Alan FriedmanBat Mitzvah of Brynne Wiser by Sheila and Alan FriedmanEngagement of Philip Lang to Madeleine Bruml by Ellie and
Rabbi Jonathan Kremer Ellie and Rabbi Kremer’s new home by Miriam and Larry HirschRichard Cohen’s speedy recovery by Sheila and Alan FriedmanShabbat Aliyah by Stanley Grossman Shana Feldman’s 100th birthday by Hilde LewkowitzSheldon Penn’s special birthday by Sheila and Alan FriedmanStella Ann and Sam Borenstein’s anniversary by Elaine and
Sheldon PennThe lovely Purim bag and the good wishes by Irene Fineberg,
Regina (Jean) Kohl, Fran and Martin Peskoe The Shalom House Shabbat Program by Joseph Zetooney
TREE OF LIFE – REFORMIn Memory OfErwin Markman (towards a rock on the Reform Tree of Life) by Debbie
and Mark Borowsky, Joan and Herb Diamond, Lois and Jack Dubis, Elaineand Rabbi Gordon Geller, Linda and Richard Goukler, Lisa and Scott Naegele, Iris and Marc Needleman, June Rosenfeld, Ellen and Alan Rosenfield, Jacquie and Harris Sirota
Jerome Krassenstein (towards a Rock, on the Reform Tree of Life) byDebbie and Mark Borowsky, Elaine and Rabbi Gordon Geller, Lisa and Scott Naegele, Iris and Marc Needleman, Ellen and Alan Rosenfield, Jacquie and Harris Sirota
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPIn Memory OfErwin Markman by Janet and Shy KramerSarah Engelsberg by Marilyn and Alan Fogel
Shirat Hayam2019
MAHJONG TOURNAMENTThursdays: July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 59:00 am ........Registration and
For more information, call Karen Pollock @ 609-233-9610Please notify Karen if you have any food allergies.
To Register:Mail $40 check per game payable to: Shirat Hayam,700 North Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor, NJ 08406I will be playing on July 11_____ August 8 _____ September 5_____
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