1 SHARING SHABBAT POTLUCK DINNER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. RSVP: [email protected]SHALOM NEWSLETTER KISLEV–TEVET 5779 DECEMBER 2018 SCARSDALE SYNAGOGUE Temples Tremont and Emanu-El FAMILY CHANUKAH PARTY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 11:00 A.M. Craſts, Giving Zone, Dreidel Mania, Youth Groups Game Zone, Photo Booth, PJ Library Corner, Singalong and more! Details on p. 6 HAVDALLAH, HAVDELI, HAVDONUTS, HAVE FUN PROGRAM (Activities for ALL ages!) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 5:00 P.M. Details on p. 6 2 Ogden Road Scarsdale, NY 10583, 914-725-5175 IS THERE EVIDENCE OF JEWISH LIFE AT THE TIME OF GENESIS AND EXODUS? FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 6:15 P.M. Brotherhood Dinner Discussion featuring Ed Bleiberg, Senior Curator from the Brooklyn Museum Details on p. 8 JEWSICAL A Celebration of Jewish Music on Broadway SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 7:30 P.M. Cantors from all over Westchester County come together to get you in the Chanukah mood! Details on p. 8
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
In this publication we try to print something for everybody. For those who like services, there is the Worship Section. For those who like to check on Mitzvahs, there is the Cycle of our Congregational Family sec-tion. For those who like to find mistakes, we have included a few of those as well.
Please let us know if you have found any misspellings of names so that we may correct these typos in our records.
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Family Chanukah Party—12/2 P. 6
3 Stars at Night Havdallah—12/8 p. 6
Jewsical—12/1 p. 8
Ed Bleiberg—Brotherhood Dinner—12/14 p. 8
WORSHIP
Friday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. Shir Shabbat with Chai Notes
Saturday, December 8 5:00 p.m. — 3 Stars at Night Havdallah Program—see p. 6 for details 6:45 p.m. — Havdallah Service
Friday, December 14 6:15 p.m. — Brotherhood Dinner and Discussion (see p. 8 for details) 8:00 p.m. — Chavurah Service
Friday, December 21 6:15 p.m. — Ma-ariv Service featuring the Chai Notes 7:00 p.m. — Sharing Shabbat Potluck Dinner RSVP BY 12/17: [email protected]
Friday, December 28, 6:15 p.m. Ma’ariv Service
INSIDE
Worship p. 3
From our Cantor p. 4
From our President p. 5
Mitzvah Day Recap p. 5 and 17
What’s Happening at Scarsdale Synagogue p. 6-9, 12
Calendar for December & January p. 10-11
Director of Early Childhood p. 13
Youth Groups p. 13
Director of Congregational Learning p. 14
Generation to Generation p. 15-17
Sanctuary Feedback Session SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10:00 A.M.
Grab a coffee at Kibbitz Kafe (opens at 9:00 a.m.) and then come and give us broad conceptual feedback on the proposed vision for our sanctu-ary. YOUR thoughts, feelings and vision MATTER...share thoughts about what constitutes sacred space now and in the future and discuss how our synagogue might create a sacred space for the future that is even more meaningful and responsive to your needs as a member of our community.
SAVE THE DATE!
Women’s Retreat
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 1-2
Everyday Miracles: Finding a Sanctuary for Your Soul. Stay tuned for more details.
As I sit to write this column, watching the news feels like an act of courage. Just weeks ago
we witnessed the deadliest anti-Semitic attack on U.S. soil. Now, wildfires rage out of con-
trol in several parts of California, claiming summer camps, homes and --most importantly-- a
number of lives. At the same time, the State of Israel is struggling, experiencing rocket at-
tacks daily and lacking any clear, sustainable path towards peace.
Faced with these troubling realities, I have discovered anew our Tradition’s optimistic out-
look. I have been emboldened by living out the simplest of Jewish rituals or values. Lately,
each prayer I utter, each lesson I teach, each donation towards tzedakah feels almost like
an act of defiance. Each of these actions affirms that when darkness threatens to overcome
us, we have choices that unleash our incredible individual potential to bring more goodness
into the world.
There is no doubt that Judaism is a religion filled with hope. Our collective history teaches us to be hopeful. Think of
Abraham and Sarah who had a child long after they believed it was possible. Think of Moses, who should have been
killed at birth according to Pharaoh’s law, but went on to be our great leader and teacher. Think of the downtrodden
Israelite slaves who escaped to freedom crossing through the Sea of Reeds on dry land.
In the words of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the UK: “To be a Jew is to be an agent of hope in a world
serially threatened by despair. Every ritual, every mitzvah, every syllable of the Jewish story, every element of Jewish
law, is a protest against escapism, resignation or the blind acceptance of fate. Judaism is a sustained struggle, the
greatest ever known, against the world that is, in the name of the world that could be, should be, but is not yet.”
Would that we could change the world as it is at this very moment into the world we hope could be!
Right now, we prepare for Chanukah, a deliberate celebration of light in darkness. On Chanukah we rejoice in the tri-
umph of the few over the many and of hope over despair. We affirm that miracles are still possible. What better ex-
pression of human hope is there than to kindle an increasing number of candles each night until our homes fill up with
light at literally the darkest time in the calendar year? Chanukah is a holiday filled with optimism and it comes this
year at a moment where so many of us are looking for signs that our world is not permanently changing for the
worse. We are wise to remember now that HaTikvah (the hope) is our national anthem and that Ecclesiastes asserts:
“To one that is joined to all the living, there is hope.”
So where do we find these glimmers of hope in our lives? I find them in the actions of those who fight anti-semitism
on a national level and in the individual notes or well wishes I received from members of other faith communities. I
find hope in the stories of kindness we hear out of California: a rabbi saved four Torah scrolls (one that had survived
the holocaust) and a synagogue stepped up to host the Bar MItzvah of a family that had been evacuated from their
community. I find glimmers of hope in Israel when I read stories of Israelis and Palestinians working together on in-
frastructure projects or in an inspiring lecture I attended recently by the journalist Dahlia Scheindlin, who referenced
nascent new solutions that might pave the way for Israelis and Palestinians to live together
I would love to hear where each of you find hope in darker times. Is it in the beauty of your own family or in work you
do to support causes whose missions speak to your values? Is it in sharing of stories with others who have more wis-
dom than you or by opening yourselves up to those who disagree with you to broaden your perspective? Whatever
brings you hope, may you remember it each night as we celebrate Chanukah this year and increase light in the world.
May every candle you light inspire you and rekindle your commitment to work for a more just world, a world in which
we care for rather than exploit the planet, a world in which the desire for peace prevails.
Happy Chanukah!
Cantor Chanin Becker
FROM OUR PRESIDENT
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Congregational Discussions around Sacred Space
Seventy or eighty congregants have participated in recent conversations around what makes space sacred, what they love about our existing sacred space, and what they find challenging in our current sanctuary.
Not surprisingly, there is universal agreement that the accessibility issue must be addressed both as related to the bimah and to the aisles, with related concerns about the glossy floor and lack of railings. Beyond this given, congre-
gants expressed the sentiment that “Sacred Space” invites us to pray/be in a ‘different’ place and time, reflect and
meditate and/or find refuge. The specifics of each of the discussions generally ranged around the topics of commu-nity, nature, light, sound and art/accents/judaica.
Community: Congregants broadly agreed that sacred space can exist anywhere and depends more on community coming together for sacred purpose than the surroundings in which they come together. People find sacred space
to exist in the warmth and intimacy among congregants in a space that fits the group in attendance (and does
not feel cold and cavernous as when attendees spread out in an oversized space). Shabbat service-goers prefer to face each other in a circle or semi-circle (rather than face forward in a line).
Nature contributes to the sense of the sacred – There was broad agreement in every discussion group that nature (e.g., windows letting in natural light, views of trees, the seasons, birds, sky, etc. and ‘warm’ woods and oth-
er materials within the sanctuary) enhance the sense of sacredness of space in which we gather to pray. Of course, with any two Jews gathering, there are at least three opinions and groups were divided on what tone of wood feels
“warm” with many preferring lighter stains, some liking the current darker tone and another significant group not
really caring.
Lighting – Near universal agreement existed within each group on the desirability of replacing the current sanctu-
ary lighting. The suggestion was made that a sophisticated, architectural lighting system could add immeasurably both to the aesthetics of the space and to the impact of any given service (by changing lighting within a service like
dimming the lights during the music on Kol NIdre).
Sound – Many people expressed the feeling that the music in a service contributes significantly to the sense of the sacred, observing that the sanctuary’s current acoustics and sound absorption are not ideal, musicians are often
separated from each other and whether we should/could budget for an enhanced sound system.
Art/Accents/Aesthetics and History –There are people who love, and people who dislike, every current piece of
art or judaica in the Sanctuary and people who believe we should keep everything – somewhere in the Synagogue –
because its our history. Some congregants find the sacred in how the sanctuary reflects the congregation’s history or in their own personal experiences in the sanctuary, in the connection to our roots and/or eternity. A number of
people expressed the desire for art and accents in general as thought-provoking images from Jewish history that enhance the sense of the sacred as we look at them and get lost in comtemplation. One person suggested that the
memorial wall be brought into the sanctuary to surround us by our roots.
There were, of course, many more specifics comments and we would love to hear your thoughts as well! If you
were not able to participate in any of these conversations, please try to join us on Sunday, December 2nd at 9:30 in
the Kibbutz Kafe for a similar conversation – or feel free to email me, Rabbi Brown or Cantor Becker to share your thoughts. Thank you in advance and thanks to everyone who has already participated!
THANK YOU SCARSDALE SYNAGOGUE FOR A GREAT MITZVAH DAY!
On November 18th our community gathered to learn, engage, and be together across generational lines. We cooked
(and ate) together, shared our personal stories, and engaged in mitzvot for valued Westchester organizations. We
are proud to share that over 200 sandwiches were donated to Open Arms Shelter and Grace Church in White Plains.
A huge thank you goes to David Benderson and Uri Scher for chairing and organizing the whole day. Big thanks and gratitude as well to Hal Baron, Marguerite Bloom and Dolly Byer for taking on leadership roles in the cooking, bak-
ing, and storytelling pieces of the day.
We look forward to Mitzvah Day 2019! See p. 17 for photos
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.” We are indeed a happy band of brothers, but we are too few! Dan, David and Richard have been excited to organize great events this year – including many to come – but we cannot
do so without the resources that paid Brotherhood membership provides. Our rolls have declined since last year even as our programming (and expenses) have increased -- so if you have overlooked paying your very reasonably-priced
membership dues, please pay up and help keep the fun going.
UPCOMING DINNER DISCUSSIONS Egyptologist Ed Bleiberg discusses:
extra-Biblical Evidence of Jewish life at the time of Genesis and Exodus (or as we and no one else calls it, “Lox on the Nile”).
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 6:15 p.m. – Dinner by Bosphorus. For Brotherhood and Women of SSTTE members and their spouses: $30pp IN
ADVANCE; $36pp at the door; For non-members, $36 pp IN ADVANCE, $42 at the door.
NOTE: Payment must be received by the office in advance (either by check or by credit card) to qualify for the “in advance” pricing.
7:00 p.m. - Speaker and Discussion. Ed Bleiberg, senior curator at the Brooklyn Museum will discuss extra Biblical
evidence of Jewish life at the time of Genesis and Exodus.
TOPIC: Egypt plays a major role in the history of the Jewish people. The earliest European interest in Egypt in the nineteenth century came from a desire to understand which episodes in the Hebrew Bible could be historically veri-
fied. This illustrated talk looks at what the Biblical writer knew about Egypt in the time of the patriarchs, the Exodus, and the prophets. It shows how a modern, scientific knowledge of Egyptian texts and archaeology help us to under-
stand the composition of the Biblical text and how the Bible reflects history.
8:00 p.m. - Chavurah Service
Letters to the NY Times featuring Tom Feyer, Editor at the New York Times
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 6:15 p.m. – Ma’ariv Service featuring Chai Notes
7:00 p.m. - Dinner. Pricing TBD 7:45 p.m. - Speaker and Discussion: Our own Tom Feyer, editor of the NYT Editorial Department will discuss letters
19 Shabbat Service & Bar Mitz-vah of Toby Rose-water 10:30 a.m.
20 NO Religious School
21 Martin Luther King Day Mazel Tots Closed OFFICE CLOSED
22 Study Chavu-rah 10:30 a.m. Jewish Issues and Ideas 8:00 p.m.
23 24 25 Feel Good Fridays: My Sister’s Place No Sew Blan-ket Making 9:00 a.m. Ma’ariv Ser-vice Featuring Chai Notes 6:15 p.m. Brotherhood Dinner & Dis-cussion 7:00 p.m.
26 Havdallah Service & Bar Mitzvah of Noah Seifer 4:30 p.m.
27 28 29 30 31 Food Bank Re-ceiving and Un-packing 3:00 p.m.
NOTE: Religious School meets Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 4:00 –
Liberal branches seen on the rise in Israel. By HANNAH DREYFUS, New York Jewish Week, October 17, 2018
Among secular Israeli Jews, the adage used to go: “The synagogue I DON’T go to is Orthodox.” Now, according to a new study published this week, that synagogue is increasingly Reform or Conservative. The study, published by the
Jewish People Policy Institute, (JPPI) a Jerusalem-based independent policy think tank, found that 800,000 Israeli
Jews — or 13 percent of the country’s Jewish population — self-identify as Reform or Conservative, a marked in-crease from numbers charted in previous studies. ..The study also found that the number of Reform or Conservative
communities throughout Israel has climbed to 125, 56 of which have permanent synagogues. There are 280 rabbis affiliated with the movements nationally, with 85 of those working in a communal capacity.
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan …said “that the newly released
study presents a bold opportunity for pluralistic denominations…There is a huge unrealized potential,… an “historic” opportunity for non-Orthodox streams of Judaism to strengthen their foothold in the Jewish state.”
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of (URJ) the Union for Reform Judaism, said the trend unearthed by the new JPPI survey “affirms what we know on the ground: Israelis are turning to pluralist, egalitarian, and non-Orthodox streams of Ju-
daism, changing what our understanding of Jewish life in Israel could be…”
Echoing Jacobs’ statements, Rabbi Gilad Kariv, president and CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive
Judaism, a working partner of URJ in Israel, said the new survey “proves” the increasing significance of liberal strains
of Judaism as “a home to hundreds of thousands of families who are interested in both Israeli Judaism without barri-ers and in a connection with Jewish tradition from an egalitarian and pluralistic perspective…We believe that if the
19th century was the European century of Reform Judaism, and if the 20th century was the American century of Re-form Judaism, then the 21st century will be the Israeli century of Reform Judaism…”
ARZA, THE ASSOCIATION OF REFORM ZIONIST OF AMERICA, IS THE OFFICIAL LINK BETWEEN THE AMERICAN RE-
FORM MOVEMENT AND ISRAEL. ARZA CHAMPIONS ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE ISRAEL AS A PLURALISTIC, JUST AND DEMOCRATIC JEWISH STATE. A PORTION OF YOUR ARZA DUES SUPPORTS THE ISRAEL RELIGIOUS ACTION
CENTER —IRAC.
JUDAICA SALE!
With Chanukah arriving on December 2nd this year, we want to let you know that we will have available for sale a
limited number of boxes of the colorful designer candles that you have purchased in the past. If you would like to order these, please let Barbara Baron know ASAP, so that she can reserve some for you.
Barbara Baron - 914-693-3131 or the synagogue - 914-725-5175
P.S. We also have a few mezzuzahs, yarmalkes and tallesim for sale.
Open Hearts, Open Doors: Coping Together With Rabbi Brown
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 11:15 A.M.
As a follow up to Rabbi Brown’s Kol Nidre sermon, join us for an open and safe conversa-tion. We will have the chance to reflect together about emotional coping in general, and how
our synagogue can best support us. Whether you’re grappling with a little bit of anxiety from the news of the day, are feeling the challenges of caring for yourself or a loved one, or are
just curious about the topic, join us for this open discussion, co-facilitated by Rabbi Brown and
three members of our congregation who are trained mental health clinicians.
November flew by! The children have been so busy getting ready for the winter. They have been learning about their environment and all the changes winter brings. We’ve been talking about animals and the changes to their routines due to the changes in season. We have noted changes in the trees and grass, and we’ve talked about the preparations in our own homes for colder weather. Another season of growth! We’re also excited about the upcoming Chanukah celebrations and we’re learning all about the history and traditions of the holiday. Our month ended with a school-wide Chanukah Party. There were so many fun things to do, delicious things to eat, great songs to sing and loving family to share it with. Our January 2’s and Spring Toddler Programs for the 2018-19 school year begin on
January 7th. We’re looking forward to getting to know new friends and welcoming back some of our Fall Toddlers. Just as we offer the children in our 2’s, 3’s and 4’s, the children in these programs have a won-derful and developmentally appropriate curriculum. They, too, meet with our fantastic specialists including Movement, Sports & Games, Music, Yoga, Nature and so much more! If you have not yet seen our school and are interested in a space for the 2019-20 school year, please con-tact us to schedule a visit. If you have any questions about any of our Mazel Tots programs, please feel free to call us at 914-723-3001. Looking forward to hearing from you! Jody Glassman, Director
ALL ABOUT THAT YOUTH
I recently spent two weeks in Sri Lanka. While I was there I learned a lot about the country and people who live there. I was blown away by the way they live their lives and the immense respect and loving compassion that they have for each other. It felt as if every action was motivated by love and respect for their fellow neighbor as op-posed to tainted with greed or power. My hope with returning this past week is to bring this lesson into my work with my community, family and friends and share my experiences to bring about a more positive tomorrow.
Here are the youth events that you can look forward to this month!
For ALL Youth Groups Chanukah Party SUNDAY DECEMBER 2, 2018 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Social Hall K’Tanim (Grades K-2) Baking for Donation SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 2018 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Kitchen
STEWEY (Grades 3-5) & SCARPE DIEM (Grades 6-8) Chanukah Chocolate Making SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2018 Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00pm Location: Chocolate Works Price: $15pp SCARTY (Grades 9-12) Havdallah Bowling Night SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Bowlmor White Plains
FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LEARN-
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Chanukah is a Meaning-Filled Holiday
The following is an excerpt from an article from www.myjewishlearning.com titled “Making Chanukah With Children Meaningful”. It provides great ideas for bringing meaning to the holiday of Chanukah for you and your family. From enjoying the darkness of the night to making eco-conscious decisions about our Chanukah candles to exploring the uniqueness of each of us...there are numerous possibilities to ensure a meaning-filled and rich cele-bration of the holiday of Chanukah.
Bringing Light out of Darkness
There are many ways to make this year’s Chanukah a real “Festival of Light.” As Rabbi Arthur Waskow writes in his book, Seasons of Joy, “Chanukah is the moment when light is born from darkness, hope from despair.” Historically, this was reflected in the unlikely victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks, in the oil that brought light for eight days instead of one, and in the very act of lighting candles during the darkest time of the year.
Before lighting candles, try taking your family on a night walk. Go outside together and feel how dark it is. Even in the city, the month of December has a special darkness to it. Then come in from the cold and light the Chanukiyah (menorah). Feel the contrast between the darkness outside and the light inside.
The oil in the Temple menorah–which was only enough for one day but miraculously lasted for eight–can be understood as an early example of energy conservation! In keeping with that theme, try using envi-ronmentally sustainable candles in your menorah this year. According to Hazon, a Jewish environ-mental organization, “beeswax, soy, and palm oil provide more natural alternatives to the traditional paraf-fin Chanukah candles.” Several vendors sell beeswax Chanukah candles, and GoodLight Natural Candles’ Chanukah candles not only claim to be “clean burning and non-toxic,” but the company “contributes to sus-tainable palm farming.”
Chanukah is also a wonderful time to bring light into the lives of those around us. The winter months can be especially difficult for those who need help. Why not take some time this holiday to volunteer as a family at a local soup kitchen, shelter, or any place that is meaningful to you? Often, Jewish homes for the aged have Chanukah parties or communal menorah lightings. These are opportunities to connect your chil-dren with the older generation and help make the celebration more festive for the residents.
Celebrate our Uniqueness as Jews
One of the miracles of Chanukah is that the Jewish people were able to re-consecrate the Temple — our spiritual center and a powerful symbol of our uniqueness. Chanukah today presents us with the opportunity to re-consecrate our own uniqueness as a religion, a people, and a culture.
Chanukah is a time to discuss as a family some of the blessings and challenges of being Jewish in a pre-dominantly Christian country. One way to spark discussion on this subject is to watch a movie that in some way tackles the subject of assimilation. Some suggestions include: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Avalon, Keeping the Faith, The Jazz Singer, Monsoon Wedding, and American Desi.
Snowflakes could be a wonderful seasonal Chanukah symbol, as no two are alike. You can even make “Chanukah Snowflakes” out of colorful paper and use them to decorate the house. And if Hanukkah hap-pens to fall on a snowy day, take a walk outside and really look at the snowflakes that fall on your hand and try to see the differences between them.
From my family to yours, may the light of all of our Chanukiyot banish darkness from every corner and bring light and love to everyone’s lives here and around the world.
The Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El recognizes with sorrow the passing of:
Jack Levins, uncle of Susan Schiller
Patricia (Pat) Stark, mother of Tom Ruskin
MAZEL TOV
Gerry & Stefani Cohen on the birth of their granddaughter, Juliette Virginia Schliessman, daughter of Becky
& Rob Schliessman
Janet Cohen on the birth of her granddaughter, Jordan Marie Cohen, daughter of
Stephen & Christine Cohen
Mitchell & Barbara Ross on their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Ned Marshak & Nancy Klein on the marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Marshak to Efe Onaran
Dr. Paul & Margery Weinstein on the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Weinstein to Brian Egan
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and
Emanu-El by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund RICHARD BACHMAN & DIANE CHERR-BACHMAN with special thanks to Cantor Becker. she is the best BERNICE COHEN in memory of Ida Gordon, moth-er of Stephen Gordon STEPHEN & MONICA GORDON in memory of his mother, Ida Gordon MARILYN MALOFF in honor of Cantor Becker NED MARSHAK & NANCY KLEIN in honor of Can-tor Becker’s guidance and direction with their daugh-ter Stephanie’s marriage to Efe Onaran EDWIN & BEVERLY PICKER in memory of Patricia Stark, mother of Tom Ruskin; Stuart Pearlman, hus-band of Regina Pearlman MITCHELL & BARBARA ROSS to honor Cantor Becker for her beautiful contributions for all our ser-vices and in honor of the debut of Mitchell Ross’s oratorio, Remembrance for the Yizkor Service
General Tribute Fund BERNICE COHEN in memory of Ida Gordon, moth-er of Stephen Gordon AMY & REBECCA COOPER in memory of Stuart Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman ANDREW & SARA FEINSTEIN in memory of Stu-art Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman MORTON & MOLLYANN FINKEL in memory of her father, Philip Acker DOROTHY GOLD in memory of her mother-in-law, Bertha Gold DAVID & MICHELE GORDON in memory of her mother, Roberta Baum
BRIAN & LESLIE HENDRIX in memory of Stuart Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman WENDY HOLLANDER in honor of Victor Goodman’s 75th birthday; Zach Goodman’s amazing recital INA PEARLMAN LAMAN in memory of Stuart Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman LEONARD LOWY in memory of Ida Gordon, mother of Stephen Gordon; Stuart Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman; Bernie Luskin, father of Michael Luskin; in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday BERENICE MILLER in memory of her father, Anthony Carragher; Patricia Stark, mother of Tom Ruskin ROBERT MOREY & KATHY SPARROW in memory of his father, Robert V. Morey DR. DAVID & NANCY MILSTEIN in honor of Har-ry Weinstein’s special birthday; the birth of Juliette Virginia Schliessman, granddaughter of Gerald & Stefani Cohen ALAN & RONNIE PARNES in memory of his moth-er, Bernice Parnes DAVID & MARCIA PERMAN in memory of her grandfather, Edward Cantor; her mother, Lily Cantor Hyman SHARI PRESS in honor of the office staff, security staff & custodial staff with thanks to them for all their hard work and love of the temple RITA REICH in memory of Patricia Stark, mother of Tom Ruskin SAMUEL, HELENE & STAN ROSENBERG in memory of Patricia Stark, mother of Tom Ruskin
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RHEBA ROSENBLUTH in memory of Ida Gordon,
mother of Stephen Gordon
MITCHELL & BARBARA ROSS in honor of their
mother, Muriel Ross’s 103rd Birthday; Hal Baron’s
90th birthday; Rabbi Stephen Klein’s 70th birthday;
their 50th Wedding Anniversay
ROSANNE SILBERMAN in memory of Stuart Pearl-
man, husband of Regina Pearlman
ALAN SISENWEIN & SUSAN OZNER in memory of
his father, Harry Sisenwein; her father, Marvin Ozner
JEANETTE TEITELBAUM in memory of her grand-
mother, Fanny Finkelstein; her uncle, Sol Fink; her
brother-in-law Gene Teitelbaum
YOSHI & REBECCA TSURUMI in memory of her
father, Louis Riger
LYNN VERGANO in memory of her dear friend, Wal-
ter Gramble
DR. PAUL & MARGERY WEINSTEIN in memory of
Ida Gordon, mother of Stephen Gordon; Bernard Lus-
kin, mother of Michael Luskin
PAUL & ELINOR WHARTON in memory of Stuart
Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman
Hospitality Fund
SHARI PRESS in honor of Hal Baron’s 90th birthday
and his enchanting concert
Interfaith Food Pantry
RICHARD BACHMAN & DIANE CHERR-
BACHMAN in honor of Gerry Cohen, Ellen Plum Ros-
enberg & William & Gloria Lewit for the fundraiser;
Megan Ginsberg’s Bat Mitzvah, granddaughter of
Henry & Barbara Ginsberg, daughter of David &
Christine Ginsberg; the birth of Julian Syman Rudd,
grandson of Ned Marshak & Nancy Klein and the mar-
riage of their daughter Stephanie Marshak to Efe
Onaran
PAULA KUDLOWITZ in memory of Stuart Pearlman,
husband of Regina Pearlman; Ida Gordon, mother of
Stephen Gordon
Irving Gershon Talmud Fund
DAVID & SUSIE AUERBACH with congratulations
to their teacher, Rabbi Jason Rubinstein on his ap-
pointment as head of Yale University Hillel
IRENE KOHN
DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG & ELLEN PLUM ROS-
ENBERG in memory of Stuart Pearlman, husband of
Regina Pearlman
Library Fund
DR. NEWTON & SUSAN SCHILLER in honor of the
birth of Lila Mattoo Rothman, granddaughter of Joan
& Howard Rothman
Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund
ANDREW & SARA FEINSTEIN
LYNDSAY FRIEDMAN in memory of her mother,
Betsey Haywood
MAX & MELIE GANEM in memory of Stuart Pearl-
man, husband of Regina Pearlman
JOAN HAYWOOD in memory of her daughter, Bet-
sey Haywood
MARILYN MALOFF in honor of Rabbi Brown
NED MARSHAK & NANCY KLEIN in honor of Rabbi
Brown’s guidance and direction with their daughter
Stephanie’s marriage to Efe Onaran
MITCHELL & BARBARA ROSS in memory of her
father, Charles Danetz; Judith Miller, sister of David
Perman; Betsey Haywood, daughter of Joan Haywood
BILL ROST & MARCIA SONENSHINE
LYNN SEGAL in memory of Stuart Pearlman, hus-
band of Regina Pearlman
Rabbi Klein’s Youth Initiative
DENNIS & LINDA ANGEL in honor of Rabbi Klein’s
70th birthday
RICHARD BACHMAN & DIANE CHERR-
BACHMAN in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday
ANDREW & ELYSA BARKIN in honor of Rabbi
Klein’s 70th birthday
LARRY & EVELYN EIDELBERG in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday ANDREW & SARA FEINSTEIN in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday RICHARD & LORRAINE GILDEN in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday CAROLYN GLICKSTEIN in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday ROBERT & DR. JENNIFER GOLDWASSER in hon-or of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday
GENERATION TO GENERATION
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Rabbi Klein’s Youth Initiative (continued)
MARILYN MALOFF in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday DR. DAVID & NANCY MILSTEIN in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday SAMUEL, HELENE & STAN ROSENBERG in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday DR. PETER & PATRICIA SILVERBERG in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday ALAN & HILARY SOIEFER in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday ROBERT MOREY & KATHY SPARROW in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday PAUL & ELINOR WHARTON in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday PETER & LINDA ZELTNER in honor of Rabbi Klein’s 70th birthday
Women of SSTTE JOAN HAYWOOD in memory of Lou Goldfard, husband of Betty Urich; in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Me-gan Ginsberg, granddaughter of Dr. Henry & Barbara Ginsberg, daughter of David & Christine Ginsberg RITA REICH in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Barbara & Mitchell Ross PAUL & SANDRA ROTHSTEIN in memory of Stuart Pearlman, husband of Regina Pearlman; in honor of the marriage of Rebecca Weinstein to Brian Egan, daughter of Dr. Paul & Margery Weinstein
Worship Support DR. ROBERT ROSENBERG & ELLEN PLUM ROSENBERG in memory of Ida Gordon, mother of Stephen Gordon PAUL & ELINOR WHARTON in memory of Ida Gordon, mother of Stephen Gordon
MITZVAH DAY—CONTINUED FROM P. 5
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