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5Small Groups: Why Should You Care?

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7Kol Nidre: The Eternal Melody

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14Ask the Rabbi

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15Inside Jewish Argentina

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18Looking Back and Moving Ahead

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21I Know the Shema

TBE Members Dr. Adam Bender, Sophia Wotman, and Gavi Feldman blowing shofar in our Rudin Chapel.

Temple Office: (516) 487-0900www.tbegreatneck.org

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JOY ALLENAdministrative Assistant to the Religious [email protected] 126

RACHEL BARNEHAMAAssistant Director of Religious [email protected] 124

STUART BOTWINICKExecutive [email protected] 107

RABBI JEROME K. DAVIDSON, D.D.Rabbi [email protected] 116

RABBI MEIR FELDMANSenior [email protected] 120

RABBI TARA FELDMANSenior [email protected] 118

TRACY [email protected]. 123

NANCY FREEDAdministrative Assistant Early Childhood Education [email protected]. 129

AMANDA GREENAWALTDirector of Congregational [email protected] 108

CANTOR LISA HESTCantor [email protected] 116

CARI [email protected] 119

CANTOR VLADIMIR [email protected]. 104

CHARLENE LEVYAdministrative [email protected] 110

RABBI ELLE MUHLBAUMAssistant [email protected]. 121

JOY S. PALEVSKYOffice [email protected] 115

VICKI PERLERDirector of Early Childhood [email protected] 130

DAFNA WEINTRAUBExecutive Assistant to the [email protected] 116

Pictured below: Panel of Stained Glass, Rudin Chapel

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BY RABBI TARA FELDMAN

AS WE BRING IN THE NEW YEAR 5778 here at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, we do so with excitement, gratitude and joy. Excitement—as we sense the energy and renewal of this holy season, gratitude—for the foundation of community that continues to sustain and uplift us and joy—in the many opportunities for growth, as a synagogue and as individuals, that await us in the year ahead.

This coming year marks Beth-El’s 90th birthday: Nine decades of praying and learning together. Nine decades of supporting each other in times of darkness and celebrating so many moments of light. Nine decades of taking action, of striving to build a world that is more just and more whole. Nine decades of leadership in here in Great Neck, in the world of Reform Judaism, and beyond. We have so many reasons to be proud.

In the Jewish consciousness, numbers are linked to words. For in the art of Hebrew gematria, each letter—and thus, each word—has a numeric value. Words are holy. Thus, numbers must be too. Consider the number 90—what Hebrew words correspond to this numeric value? Here are a few:

Mayim means “water.” As we מיםcelebrate our 90th year, we honor the living waters of learning. In the minds of our sages, water has long been associated with Torah. Just as a human being cannot live for more than a few days without the life-sustaining properties of water, we -as a people- in order to thrive, must draw upon the life-giving waters of Torah, the wisdom and learning of our texts and traditions. 90 years ago, Temple Beth-El began as a Religious School and that tradition of study has only continued: from the pulpit, in the classroom, through experiential family programs and more, Temple Beth-El is built on a foundation of learning. Celebrate this 90th year by taking advantage of our vast array of opportunities to expand your mind, heart and soul. (See page 8)

Pi means “mouth.” As we celebrate our פי90th year, may we continue to strive to be a center for dialogue, a place where we can

open our mouths and share the truth as we see it, a place where we can share the narratives of our lives. May our words be spoken with care. May they challenge, comfort and inspire. And may we not only speak, but have the courage and wisdom to listen as we work towards healing and forgiveness in our homes, in our community and in the world.

Izuz means “strong” or “mighty.” As we עזוזcelebrate our 90th year, may we know that here in Great Neck, in America and in the world, the power and meaning of having

a progressive religious vision and voice, the power of being a Reform synagogue, only grows more and more significant. May we at Beth-El know the power we posses to affect positive change in our own lives and in the world.

Yayin means “your wine”. As we יינךcelebrate our 90th year, may we raise a glass. This year, there will be many opportunities to celebrate and honor this milestone 90th year in the life of Temple Beth-El. Jewish tradition uses wine to mark so many moments, because wine symbolizes the sacred partnership between God and humanity. Only God can create grapes, but only human ingenuity can turn those grapes into wine.

May we step into the New Year 5778, with a hearty and joyous, “L’chayim!” “To life!” And may we know that no matter what challenges we may face, the most sacred gifts we can offer here in our Jewish home, Temple Beth-El, are the gifts of joy and hope.

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Towards the end of June, Adina and I had the great privilege of spending four days in Nicaragua, with the Convoy of Hope. Convoy facilitates powerful acts of kindness in 75 countries around the world. Some inspired Beth-El congregants asked Convoy to organize this experience and we both felt so blessed to participate.

Have you ever visited a volcano? The last day of our trip to Nicaragua, our group visited an active volcano, with easily visible smoke rising to the sky. From thousands of feet up, we looked down into the fiery core. The fiery heat of that volcano was so powerful, both scary and inspiring.

It made me think of a chasidic story about a master blacksmith who was teaching his apprentice how to master his use of fire. Approaching the end of the student’s course of study, the master said: “You’ve learned how to fashion metal, bend and twist it to fit. You’ve now learned everything but the essential thing — how to ignite a spark.”

Igniting a spark, that flame within each and every one of us — that is the essential religious message. I had the great pleasure of taking a four-day trip to Nicaragua with my 12 year old daughter, Adina. Some visionary Beth-El congregants inspired this trip for about 15 people. The experience was organized by an organization called Convoy of Hope, which makes millions of acts of chesed/kindness happen in countries all over the world.

We went to several schools and participated in two projects that feed thousands of children every day. Without this project, the kids would have no lunch and therefore would be less able to learn. We spent five hours over the course of two days with a girls’ empowerment project. In addition to singing and dancing with these wonderful 10-14 year-old girls, they shared with us some extraordinary learning that they have been doing.

MOUTH OF THE VOLCANO: A TRIP TO NICARAGUATHE HUNGRY MOUTH & THE HUNGRY VOLCANO

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They are learning how important it is to respect their bodies, to know that their bodies are sacred and that they should be prepared to resist unwanted and dangerous advances by men. It was quite powerful for me, to meet these young people and to feel their sense of humility and pride and gratitude.

Every one of us on the trip felt that the experience gave us more perspective; we became more aware of how blessed we are and how much we have to be grateful for. Convoy of Hope inspired me to help ignite the spark to greater levels of intensity. There is so much chesed, great work to do and this experience has ignited a new spark within me. Thank you to all of the inspired members of the Beth-El family who make so many acts of chesed happen every day and month and year. And, please step up, join us in some aspect of TBE’s efforts to bring good into the world.


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(socializing), Learning (discussing a recent article or passage from a book), Prayer (creating a moment for spiritual expression), Caring (for those within the group), Tikkun Olam (healing the world). These mitzvahs create the opportunity for vibrant, meaningful, fun and multifaceted human connection. Members of each Small Group take responsibility for these “mitzvahs” on a rotating basis. In this way, SGWP leadership is never a burden on one person but instead enables participants to grow and to lead by sharing their strengths, interests and insights.

WHY SHOULD I CARE?Whether you are someone who is well-connected in the Beth-El community or someone seeking new connections, Small Groups provide a special opportunity to create or strengthen meaningful, purposeful, enriching and fun connections with others in our Beth-El community. Might you be interested in joining a women’s or men’s group? An intergenerational group or one bound by a common interest or hobby? For those whose roots here already run deep, consider taking an existing group of friends and transforming it into a Small Group.

WHY IS A SGWP NOT A CLIQUE?Because there is no limit to the number of Small Groups that can be formed. Anyone can become part of a Small Group. Once a Small Group reaches its maximum size, a new Small Group is formed. A Small Group is defined by mutual respect and support among its members. The number of Small Groups is limited only by the number of trained leaders and interested participants. Synagogue communities naturally fall into set groups—as we associate with those we know. SGWP challenge this tendency towards “cliquishness” by providing an avenue for unexpected connection.

HOW WILL SGWP INVIGORATE THE LIFE OF BETH-EL?New members will find a way “in”— both to friendships and to the life of the larger community. Long-time members will make new connections and enrich

SMALL GROUPS: WHY SHOULD YOU CARE

BY RABBI TARA FELDMAN

WHAT ARE SMALL GROUPS WITH PURPOSE?With the support and guidance of the URJ (Union of Reform Judaism), Small Groups With Purpose are being spearheaded by synagogues across the country including Central Synagogue, in Manhattan, Temple Emanu-El of Dallas, and The Temple in Atlanta. Small Groups are just that: small, roughly 15 people. Every SGWP is unique. A Small Group may be comprised of participants at a similar life-stage. Another may form because members share a common interest. Another Small Group may simply consist of members who have expressed a desire to be a part of this exciting initiative. Each Small Group has a leader, or pair of leaders, who have been trained in how to facilitate a SGWP.

WHAT MAKES SGWP DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL GROUPS WITH WHICH I ASSOCIATE?Members of a Small Group commit to meeting on a monthly basis in group members’ homes. The methodology of SGWP is simple yet transformative, nourishing and inspiring members through small-scale interpersonal connections. Each meeting incorporates the “Five Mitzvahs”: Friendship Continued on page 6

“This is my passion: Creating quality connections here at Temple Beth-El.”


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The journey through the Jewish year is always an interesting one. Just as we’re ready to melt from the summer heat, the seasons change. Leaves start morphing to their beautiful reds and oranges, and the world begins preparing for winter dormancy. And through this move from

D’VAR TORAH: TURNING LAMENT INTO LAUGHTER

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the bright sun of summer to the long nights of winter, we have the book of Genesis to keep us company.

In November, we’ll read from Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24). In this portion, three messengers arrive at Abraham’s tent and announce that Sarah, though of advanced maternal age, will soon become pregnant. Sarah eavesdrops from behind the tent curtain. It seems impossible to her that she will ever bear children, and she laughs to herself, possibly in disbelief.

Ramban teaches, “Perhaps Sarah did not know the men were angelic messengers, or it is possible she did not see them at all. Therefore she laughed in derision. Joyous laughter comes from the mouth, as in, “Then our mouths were filled with laughter”[Psalm 126:2]. It was fitting she should have believed and responded ‘Amen!’ So Abraham said to her, ‘Why did you laugh?’”

Ramban points out that, while joyful laughter comes from the mouth, Sarah seems to laugh to herself, internally, or inaudibly. Even so, Sarah’s laughter became the basis for Abraham and Sarah’s son’s name. Isaac, from Yitzchak, which has the same Hebrew root as the word meaning “to laugh.”

Whether in awe, disbelief, or excitement, Sarah’s laughter has something to teach us. Laughter can bring change. It can build connection. Jews have long used humor to turn lament into laughter.

Sarah did not know that the messengers who came to her family’s tent were angels. We don’t always know what sacred messages those around us might bring for us. As we move from summer to fall, let’s do so curiously! Who knows, maybe we’ll get a good laugh out of it! Find reasons to share joy and companionship with a hearty laugh.

old ones- strengthening their connection to TBE. Through the “Five Mitzvah” methodology, Small Groups inspire engagement in the life of the larger Temple Beth El community: as members actively seek opportunities for learning, prayer, social action and more. Knowing that one member of a Small Group is attending a shabbat or holiday service or a social action, Club Chai, Brotherhood or Sisterhood event, encourages other members of that group to attend as

well. Small Groups are a new expression of what Beth-El has always done best: create community.

WHAT HAS SGWP DONE THUS FAR?Over the past year, 15 Small Group leaders have been trained, each of whom has an assigned mentor, available to provide ongoing guidance and support. 10 Small Groups are either actively meeting or soon-to-be launched. Group leaders are in regular contact with one

another in order to share successes, challenges and ideas. An online bank of SGWP resources for learning, prayer and social action is being created and new leaders are being trained.

If you would like to become part of our Small Groups initiative in any way, email or call Rabbi Tara Feldman [email protected] (516) 487-0900 ext. 116.


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Sigmund Rolat, a Polish Holocaust survivor, shares this story: when Rabbi Leizer of Czenstochowa walked out of the gates of Buchenwald, he set out to find his youngest son. In the last moments of deportation, he had thrust the child into the arms of non-Jews and through his time in the concentration camp he prayed that his son was still alive. When he reached his hometown in Poland, he was told to try talking to the monasteries. Not surprisingly, none of them admitted to sheltering any Jewish children. Rabbi Leizer decided to purchase an organ adding one melody to the stock of the tunes: Kol Nidre. He moved about the countryside as an organ grinder, setting up his instrument in each village and watching as children ran to hear his music. Whenever he played Kol Nidre, he would observe their faces for any reaction. Sometimes, he saw signs of recognition, of sadness and longing. He would follow these children, take them aside and tell them: “the war is over, you can go back to your own people.” According to the story, Rabbi Leizer never did find his son, but he helped dozens of Jewish children regain their faith.1

A liturgical declaration, Kol Nidre (translation: all my vows), is recited on the evening of Yom Kippur, our Day of Atonement. It is a legal formula written in Aramaic that outlines categories of vows, and then solemnly proclaims that we are free of them. It marks the coming of the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is anticipated by the month

1 18 Voices Sing Kol Nidre, Documentary Film, Produced by Allen Oren.

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of Elul and the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), when, traditionally, special prayers and slichot (penitential poems expressing a plea for forgiveness for sins) are recited. The substance of these texts is related to the Day of Atonement, and pleas for mercy, salvation, and pardon are repeated. The first mention of the Kol Nidre is found in the rabbinic writing of the early eighth century. In 11th century France and Germany, Kol Nidre was considered as having an effect on the future. Rabbi Meir ben Samuel, the son- in-law of Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo Yizhaki, 1040–1105), insisted that Kol Nidre annuls the vows one would make in the course of the upcoming year until the next Day of Atonement. Kol Nidre became a part of the 13th and 14th century Ashkenazi machzorim (prayer books) immersed with prayers referring to the current status of the Jews and hope for salvation. In the Middle Ages, numerous rabbinic authorities opposed the chanting of Kol Nidre because of its effectiveness to nullify vows was very questionable. Kol Nidre continues to be recited today and many attune its survival to its traditional melody with its note of remorse, hope, and triumph. The usual practice is for the cantor to chant the formula three times, raising the voice each time. At Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, we honor this tradition by the chanting of Kol Nidre by the cantor in the beginning of the service without any accompaniment, later in the evening it is played on the cello with piano (in a powerful version by Max Bruch), and concluding with a full organ and choir version.

The music of Kol Nidre is probably the most recognized of all Jewish melodies. Moved by the Marranos (Jews living in the Iberian Peninsula who had been forced to convert to Christianity, some of whom may have continued to observe rabbinic Judaism in secret) recitation of the Kol Nidre formula, which was often fraught with danger, a cantor in southern Germany began using a haunting, plaintive tune, which became very popular among the Jews of the region. Whether he actually created it or – more likely – utilized preexisting tunes, is unknown.2 It belongs to the group of melodies known as misinai tunes. The prominent Jewish musicologist Abraham Idelsohn places the origin of the tunes in southwestern

2 Abraham Z. Idelsohn: Jewish Music and Its Historical Development (Schocken Books, New York 1929, Schoken Edition 1967)

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THE MEGILLOT!Led by Rabbi Elle MuhlbaumAugust 1, September 7, October 57:30 PM

When we say “the whole Megillah,” what do we actually mean? Join Rabbi Muhlbaum on a seasonal tour of the 5 Megillot (scrolls) + Jonah. We’ll gather together to study the context, themes, and meaning of each of our Megillot, and we’ll also explore why we read certain texts in certain seasons. Join us for one or all of the sessions!

WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SELICHOT?Led by Rabbi Elle MuhlbaumMonday, September 117:30 PM

Join Rabbi Muhlbaum for an exploration of this mysterious High Holy Day tradition. Where does Selichot come from? What are some of its traditional texts? Why do we need a whole season

FOLK DANCINGLed by Rochelle RosenbloomThursday, October 267:30 PM

Have a fun evening of Folk Dance! Learn Israel circle dances, USA novelty dances, country western line dances, and more. The class will be taught by Rochelle Rosenbloom, a professional dancer and dance teacher who received her M.A. in dance education from NYU. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. All ages and levels are welcome.

RSVP to [email protected]

CIVIL CONVERSATIONSLed by Rabbi Tara FeldmanThursday, November 307:30 PM

The Civil Conversations Project is a collection of audio, video, writings, and resources for planting new conversations in families and communities. The project insists on approaching civility as an adventure, not an exercise in niceness. The grounding virtues of Civil Conversation are: words that matter, generous listening, adventurous civility, humility, patience and hospitality. Join Rabbi Tara Feldman for the first session of an ongoing series on the topic of “Civil Conversations” a project launched through “On Being” by Krista Tippett who writes:“Our young century is awash with questions of meaning, of how we structure our common life, and who we are to each other. It seems we are more divided than ever before – unable to speak across the differences that we must engage if we are to create the world we want for ourselves and our children. You and I have it in us to be nourishers of discernment, fermenters of healing. We have the language, the tools, the virtues —and the calling, as human beings—to create hospitable spaces for taking up the hard questions of our time. This calling is too important and life-giving to wait

ADULT EDUCATION FALL 2017BY SHARON ROSS

AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO 5778, many learning opportunities await us in worship services, small groups, retreats, and classes. From explorations of foundational texts to the latest in technology, the newest class offerings aim to deepen our appreciation of Jewish perspectives, grow community, and connect us with our history. Mark your calendars with the dates listed below and join fellow congregants as we participate in that most Jewish activity—learning together.

First up, Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum will lead a discussion of the Book of Jonah in preparation for Yom Kippur, and then a later class on Ecclesiastes and the light it sheds on Sukkot. Our Master Classes continue with Rochelle Rosenbloom teaching Folk and Israeli Dance, Ron Epstein sharing his research on Geneology, and Chris Bazinet introducing us to Gene Splitting. Rabbi Tara will lead a discussion on Civil Conversations, after which Ingrid Hecker-Perry will offer a two-part exploration of Jewish Thought on the Afterlife. Additional details are below.

of forgiveness? Explore these questions and more during this dynamic adult education session.

LUNCH & LEARN: ISRAEL; 1917, 1947 & 1967Led by Rabbi Meir FeldmanThursdays, October 19 & 26, November 1611:30 AM–1:00 PM

Throughout these sessions we will take a 50-year journey from 1917 until 1967. And of course, in this 2017, we celebrate both 100 and 50 year anniversaries. These sessions will be led by Rabbi Meir, who will bring some of the best of the learning he has done at the Shalom Hartman Institute this past year. RSVPs will be very helpful in order to know how much food to order.

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for politics or media at their worst to come around…This is civic work and it is human, spiritual work – in the most expansive 21st century sense of that language. We can learn for our time what moral imagination, social healing, and civil discourse can look like and how they work.”

THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF GENE EDITINGLed by Chris BazinetThursday, November 97:30 PM

Since the discovery that genes were made out of DNA, a series of simple technological advances has allowed scientists to manipulate genes with increasing accuracy and efficiency. We will discuss the key advances in gene

manipulation technology leading up to and including the new and revolutionary CRISPR technology that promises/threatens a new era of gene editing expected to be applied in many areas of medicine and biotechnology.

Chris Bazinet earned a PhD in molecular genetics from MIT. He is a member of the biology faculty at St. John’s University, where he teaches genetics, cell biology, and bioinformatics.


JEWISH GENEALOGY: L’DOR V’DORLed by Ronald M. EpsteinThursday, November 27:30 PM

Begin your own fascinating journey of discovery, as Ron shares what he’s learned about his family tree, and the genealogical resources he’s consulted along the way. Ron has been researching his family roots for more than two decades, collecting documents and uncovering information with the use of advances in internet technology.



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As I went walking that ribbon of highway,And saw above me that endless skyway,And saw below me the golden valley, I said:This land was made for you and me.

Woody Guthrie, “This Land Is Your Land” (1940)

THE SUMMER PROGRAM AT TEMPLE BETH-EL transformed our outdoor environment into a place filled with wonder for the children. The warmest and sunniest season is a great time to grow a child’s appreciation of the land by taking advantage of the many open-ended possibilities for exploration. The days passed quickly, and our teachers worked hard to capture images of the children’s daily experiences. The teachers took photos, transformed them into picture galleries and documentation panels, and created significant memories for all. I am extremely grateful to our dedicated and talented Summer Director, Anna Cassar, and our wonderful faculty, for creating such beautiful experiences for our children and families. By documenting these experiences, we can all savor the essence of this magical summer, even when the weather turns cold and the days become shorter. On behalf of our ECEC families, we all thank you.

A NEW YEARBY VICKI PERLER, M.S., SASDIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

E A R L Y C H I L D H O O D E D U C A T I O N C E N T E R I hope that the summer months were restful and full of new adventures for each of you and your families. Warmer weather brings so many new opportunities for experiences in nature and the outdoor world, and I hope that you were able to create lasting memories. As we immerse ourselves in the familiar and comforting cycle of the new year, we can make each experience new every year by valuing time as a sacred commodity in our lives. Our rich secular and sacred calendars provide so many opportunities to renew a connection to our land and environment. We should always be planning ahead for outdoor connections, even during the crisp fall and cold snowy winter. Each season’s experiences are rich with new possibilities for growth and fulfillment. It’s up to us, as parents and grandparents, to give the gift of this world to our children and grandchildren.

What will our school look like this year? We can begin to imagine! We’ve started to create a new tapestry for the 2017–2018 school year, and we’re following our hearts to propel us to be the best we can be. Although inspiration comes from many places, we rely heavily on the model of the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy, and this has taught our educators to use intentionality skills to formulate and ask questions, discover children’s learning processes, and make continuous improvements in their teaching. The staff and I examine decisions, experiences and outcomes, so that we can help children achieve their maximum potential in every area of their development. We specifically re-examine our day-to-day actions in order to better understand each child and all children, to evaluate the effectiveness of our own work, and to exchange findings and ideas with other teachers. As intentional teachers, our faculty uses deep thought, careful consideration, and time for reflection and documentation, with a goal of perceiving the greater whole from its individual parts. In all of this, environmental studies are a major force that propels us to go further, explore more deeply, and appreciate the great outdoors. In this world of constant technology, it is ever so important to embrace and value the land that was “made for you and me.”

September and the month of Elul is a natural time for new beginnings. When we look deeply to examine ourselves this month, many of us will discover that new ideas and decisions, made with intention, offer attractive opportunities for self improvement, personal growth, family development and a sense of fulfillment. As we approach this New Year, I feel blessed to continue my sacred time spent with our school and temple community, and am grateful for the opportunity to help our young children and their families begin their Jewish journey.

I look forward to a wonderful year filled with blessings, growth and new learning.

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOLBLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS: TUESDAY 8/22 5:00 – 6:00 PM.Families of kids entering grades K-12: Join us for a special Blessing of the Backpacks on Tuesday, August 22! Bring your child and her or his backpack to TBE for a sweet treat and a blessing for a successful year of study!

BACK TO SCHOOL INFO We are excited to announce that the first day of Religious School will be on Tuesday, September 12th! We have some very exciting updates to Religious School this year,

and we hope it will be a dynamic and engaging year ahead. We are excited to welcome back Rachel Barnehama in her new role, Assistant Director of the Religious School. She’ll be staying on as our Director of Youth Engagement as well. Please reach out and welcome Rachel in her new position!

We’re also proud to announce our new supplemental Hebrew program, Merkaz Ivrit! Merkaz Ivrit is a weekly Hebrew program that serves to supplement the Hebrew skills being taught on Tuesdays. Students will come for

one extra hour every week, either on Mondays or Thursdays. They’ll be put in small groups based on their grade in school and their Hebrew level according to their previous HEBREWtime evaluation. Each group will have clear benchmarks they must meet over the course of the year. The teachers will be tracking each student’s individual progress, which will allow us to make sure each child is succeeding and developing great Hebrew skills. If you have any questions or feedback about Merkaz Ivrit, please be in touch with Rabbi Muhlbaum ([email protected]). We are committed to offering the highest caliber Hebrew program possible, and your feedback will help make that a reality!

FACETime Families, we have many opportunities for family education this year! If you are the parent or caregiving adult of a Kindergartner–3rd Grader, join us for K–3 FACEtime! We meet the first Friday of the month (except September and April) beginning at 5:45 pm.

If you’re the parent of a 4th–6th grader, join us for FACEtime! We’ll have special family programs for the holidays as well. All of our FACEtime sessions start at 5:45 pm. Please note: in February, the 6th grade retreat is for 6th graders only.

K-3 FACETIME DATES: ▪ October 6

(Sukkot) ▪ November 3 ▪ December 1 ▪ January 5

▪ February 2 ▪ March 2 ▪ May 4 ▪ June 1

4-6 FACETIME DATES + FAMILY PROGRAMS ▪ October 11

(Simchat Torah) ▪ November 17 ▪ December 15

(Chanukah)January 19

▪ February 9–10 (6th Grade Retreat)

▪ March 2 (Purim)

▪ March16 ▪ April 20 ▪ May18

SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH— SAVE THE DATES! Families, save the date! Sukkot 5778 begins Wednesday, October 4. Kids will have the chance to decorate the Sukkah during Religious School on Tuesday, October 3, and we’ll have a festive service on Friday, October 6. We hope to see you there!

The fun doesn’t end with Sukkot: join us on Wednesday, October 11 for a fantastic celebration of Simchat Torah! Come join the TBE family for a night of singing, dancing, and celebrating Torah!

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JEWISH YOGA SCHOOL

MEET SANDY ANTAR, YOGA STUDENTBY SHARON EPSTEIN

We interviewed one of our regular participants at the Jewish Yoga School in our featured student of the month column to find out what keeps Sandie Antar interested and engaged in our programs:

Q What brings you to Yoga?A I’ve enjoyed taking Yoga before. I

started again after a neurologist recommended it for my minor back issues.

Q What is your experience of Jewish Yoga at TBE compared to Yoga you have taken elsewhere?

A First of all, Sharon is fabulous. A happy contemplative mood is set by the different selection of lovely Jewish and secular music she chooses for each class. Her directions are always clear and she knows exactly when her gentle tug or push will make our poses feel better. She encourages us while

emphasizing we shouldn’t push ourselves beyond our bodies abilities.

The Jewish component definitely enhances the yoga experience for me. Either Sharon or Rabbi Tara (when she can participate) begins each class with a short reading or prayer, setting the theme for that day’s practice. Connecting yoga to our own Jewish values, rather than Eastern ones, feels comfortable and meaningful and helps get us closer to the mind/body connection that yoga teaches.

Q What keeps you coming back to class?

A It’s special and it’s fun to be practicing yoga in our synagogue, with new and old friends from our Temple family and the local Jewish community.

AWAKEN WITH YOGATuesdays 9:30–10:45AMSeptember 5, 12October 17, 24, 31November 7, 14, 21, 29December 5, 12North multi-purpose room

YOGA IN OUR SUKKAHTuesday, October 10, 9:30amCelebrate the Harvest festival of Sukkah with a Yoga class that emphasizes the overlap between the symbols of the holiday and our bodies.

REGISTER ONLINE AT tbegreatneck.org

FEES$25 per single class$20 TBE members


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THE JEWISH COOKING SCHOOL @ TEMPLE BETH-EL OF GREAT NECK

HUNGRY FOR SOMETHING MORE? Join the Jewish Cooking School for festive and delicious learning! Each class offers in-depth learning of different dishes, focusing on specialty ingredients and culinary techniques. Sign up now to learn, laugh, and of course, eat!

Register in the TBE office or online at www.jewishcookingschool.org

GOURMET HOLIDAY MENUMonday, September 117:00 PM – 9:00 PMLed by Chef Jenny Klainberg

Let’s step out of our High Holiday comfort zone and create new and delicious holiday favorites. This gourmet menu will be sure to please even the most discerning palate. Spinach Stuffed Turkey Breast; Farro with Mushrooms; Roasted Garlic Green Beans

$40 TBE Member / $50 non-member

EVERYTHING BUT THE TURKEYMonday, November 137:00 PM – 9:00 PMLed by Chef Jenny Klainberg

Getting ready for Thanksgiving can seem like a daunting task. In this class we will create new and tantalizing side dishes to go alongside the big bird. Bonus: tips and tricks for the perfect Thanksgiving turkey!

Fall Sangria; Eggplant Caponata; Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes; Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Shallots and Candied Pecans.


ITALY OR EAT-ALY?Monday, September 257:30pmLed by Chef Adam Echawadi from Great Neck Caterers

Learn to prepare a three-course gourmet Italian meal (appetizer, main dish and dessert). Of course, we’ll taste everything along the way…


A SWEET TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EASTMonday, October 157:30pmLed by Eti Eliyahu, Director of the Gahelet – Israel Culture School (its new home is now TBE!)

Learn to prepare two super delicious Israeli desserts that you’ll love!


CHALLAH IF YOU HEAR METhursday, October 197:30pmLed by Gloria Landsberg, TBE Challah Master

It’s a Shabbat staple and you can learn to make your own—3, 5, or 6 braid challot and more. Learn some insider secrets to make this tasty treat extra special. Make one to take home and we’ll serve the others at Friday night services!

TBE Members FREE / $36 non-member


E D U C A T I O N

ASK THE RABBIDEAR RABBI,

Why is it that we at TBE celebrate Simchat Torah a full day earlier than our Jewish neighbors? It seems like we’re a bit ahead of all the other synagogues in Great Neck. What’s the story?

This is the annual debate: are we a day early, or right on time? This issue is closely connected with our harvest festival, Sukkot. The biblical holiday of Sukkot is 7 days (not 8). A special holiday, Shmini Atzeret, the 8th day after the start of Sukkot, was added as a chance to reflect on Sukkot and to pray for rain. Over time, Shmini Atzeret became merged into Sukkot, making the holiday 8 days instead of the biblical 7.

Simchat Torah traditionally takes place just after the festival ends. The Reform Movement typically follows the biblical timeline for festivals, which means we celebrate 7, instead of 8, days of Sukkot. Therefore, in many Reform congregations, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated together on the day after Sukkot ends. Interestingly, in Israel, Simchat Torah is also celebrated on Shmini Atzeret.

So, while our Great Neck neighbors may celebrate Simchat Torah the day after we do, we can look at it this way: there are many ways and days to celebrate Torah! We hope you’ll join us at our Simchat Torah celebration on Wednesday, October 11!

Do you have a question for our rabbis? Email Rabbi Muhlbaum at [email protected].

TAPPED: WITH RABBI TARASUNDAY OCTOBER 294:00—6:00 PM

Join us in viewing the documentary film, Tapped, by directors Stephanie Soechtig and Jason Lindsey who began the documentary after research into ocean pollution “kept leading them to bottled water.” Tapped looks into the bottled water industry and its long-term effects socially, economically and ecologically.

DID YOU KNOW? ▪ The U.S. consumes 1,500 plastic

bottles a second. ▪ Even in its smallest form, plastic will

never biodegrade. ▪ 17 million bottles of water are used in

producing bottled water each year. ▪ There’s an area in the Pacific Ocean

the size of Texas—known as The Great Pacific Garbage Patch—which is composed of plastic.

▪ In fact, more than half of all bottled water comes from the tap.


E D U C A T I O N

INSIDE JEWISH ARGENTINABY RACHEL BARNEHAMA

“Bienvenido a Buenos Aires—Welcome to Buenos Aires!”

I recently returned from a JDC Entwine trip to explore and learn about and from the Jewish community of Argentina. Thanks to a generous donation, The Joint Distribution Committee took nineteen Education, Rabbinic, and Cantorial students to get an inside look at the Jewish community of Buenos Aires. Outside of the United States and Israel the Jewish community in Buenos Aires is the largest in the world. Its people are full of life and passion, and are constantly striving to make their community and the Jewish world at large a better place in so many ways.

It is easy to reflect and pinpoint a tragedy that might have caused the downfall of a community. In the Jewish community of Buenos Aires, the opposite is the case. After experiencing a military dictatorship, two terrorist attacks on Jewish landmarks, and a financial crisis, they have come together to support each other and build a future for themselves. After experiencing not one but multiple crises, the Jewish Community of Buenos Aires has emerged as vivacious, optimistic, and most of all unified.

We spent the week visiting organizations in Buenos Aires that provide support to the Jewish community both spiritually and pragmatically. We visited a variety of organizations that provide social services to those in need ranging from youth to elderly. We visited places like Leladeinu, the program of the Jewish community Argentina that aims to promote, protect, return, and restore the rights of children and teenagers who are product of abusive situations within their families, and repair the damage they carry. LeDor Vador is a state-of-the-art Old Age Home that helps address the needs of this vulnerable segment of society. The center, which houses around 320 elders, comes with a wide range of services including occupational therapy, a cinema, a reading room, a synagogue, special workshops and more. We had a chance to explore the Libertad Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Argentina and the honor of spending Shabbat at Amijai, a progressive synagogue in Buenos Aires whose vision is to live and develop a spiritual version of Judaism for our times.

Prior to the trip, I couldn’t begin to imagine what I, as an American Jew living in New York could have to learn from the Jewish community in Buenos Aires. I was truly humbled by the opportunity to learn from such an amazing Jewish community. I am inspired by their passion and I look up to them as a model example of the type of Jewish Community we should all aspire to be. They are the ideal example of kol Yisrael aravim zeh l’zeh; they are a Jewish community that finds every way possible to come together and work across differences to help each other.


E D U C A T I O N

TBE INSTALLS RABBI ELLE MUHLBAUMBY HOWARD HERMAN

The Rudin Chapel was filled to overflowing as we formally installed Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum as the Temple’s Assistant Rabbi at our Shabbat Eve Service on Friday, June 16. The guest speaker was Rabbi Jordan Millstein of Temple Sinai of Bergen County, where Rabbi Muhlbaum served as a Rabbinic Intern. Our congregants were joined in prayer and celebration by Rabbi Muhlbaum’s family and friends. The Service was co-chaired by former Temple Presidents Leslie Abrams and Shelley Limmer. A festive Oneg Shabbat prepared by an Oneg Mensch Committee of 14 congregants, capped off the evening. (Photos by Barbara Herman)


T B E C O M M U N I T Y

Leadership Development, Networking, Jewish Learning, and How To to Strengthen Our Congregation Will Be Center Stage

With the theme of “Reimagining Jewish Life,” Temple Beth-El of Great Neck will join with hundreds of others from across North America at the URJ Biennial 2017 from December 6–10 in Boston, MA. We hope that you will consider joining us.

WHAT IS THE BIENNIAL?The URJ Biennial is the largest Jewish gathering in North America. The Biennial will bring together 5,000 Reform leaders, including lay leaders, professionals, clergy, and youth leaders representing 1.5 million North American Reform Jews. Together, we’ll learn, pray, share ideas, network, celebrate, and make decisions about the future of Reform Jewish life. We’ll return to Temple Beth-El armed with new resources and ideas, as well as with the

We’re Heading to Boston!

Join our delegation to the URJ Biennial 2017 to represent our congregation.

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enthusiasm and know-how to put them to use to strengthen and enrich our spiritual home.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Those who should plan to be with us in Boston include clergy, board members, and lay leaders at all levels, as well as anyone else interested in learning, praying, and hearing inspiring speakers.

WHAT HAPPENS AT BIENNIAL? ▪ Networking, learning, and sharing

with other congregational leaders ▪ Plenaries and breakout sessions

featuring renowned speakers ▪ Important discussions and debates

about today’s critical issues and the direction of Reform Judaism

▪ World-class Jewish music and entertainment

▪ Inspiring worship ▪ Amazing shopping in the Biennial

Exhibit Hall ▪ and so much more!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR OUR CONGREGATION?PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO US: Sessions cover a wide range of topics, offering how-tos and hands-on learning for all facets of congregational life – from membership and outreach to leadership development, from social justice to social media, and everything in between.

FIVE INTENSIVE “TRACKS”: These tracks will focus on the core congregational priorities of Strengthening Congregations, Tikkun Olam (social

action), Audacious Hospitality, Youth Engagement, and Transforming Texts. We can customize our Biennial experience based on our specific needs.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Biennial is a great way to gain knowledge, skills, and leadership training, and to network with our peers from other congregations. Many synagogues use the Biennial as the perfect opportunity for a leadership/board retreat.

STRENGTHENING OUR RELATIONSHIPS: The shared experience of Biennial offers a rare opportunity to strengthen our bonds with each other as members of one temple family.

A JEWISH PICK-ME-UP: We’ll return home spiritually refreshed, more deeply connected to our Reform Movement, and full of new and creative ideas to try in our congregation.

HOW DO WE SIGN UP?You can find lots of information and register right now at www.urj.org/biennial. If we register by October 10, we’ll get the best pricing. The larger our delegation, the greater our benefits and discounts–so let’s save the dates now and start making our plans.

Please contact Cantor Vladimir Lapin soon as possible (at [email protected]) if you are interested in attending the Biennial or have any questions. Let’s send a strong delegation to Boston this December, and we will return even stronger!

URJ BIENNIAL 2017JOIN RABBI MUHLBAUM, CANTOR LAPIN AND 5,000 REFORM LEADERS AT THE URJ BIENNIAL 2017 IN BOSTON!



LOOKING BACK AND MOVING AHEADSISTERHOOD HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART of the TBE community for generations. This summer we were reminded of the depth of Sisterhood’s history at TBE by the passing of two former Sisterhood Presidents, Joan Hessekiel and Angela Schwimmer. Joan and Angi were leaders of Sisterhood who gave so much of themselves to TBE. Marge Kurcias recalls Joan Hessekiel as “an elegant woman and a good friend to all.” “Joan led with calm strength and dignity. She was pragmatic and able to manage a new project or idea from start to finish. Her dry sense of humor made working with her lots of fun, so many of our service tasks were easily accomplished. Through her idea of having a Goods and Services Auction, we were able to raise many hundreds of dollars to support TBE.”

Angi was a vivid presence at TBE until her sudden passing in June. No task was ever too small, no challenge too big. Leslie Abrams and Shari Isacowitz both remember Angi’s early days at TBE. In Leslie’s words, “Angi loved Temple Beth-El and devoted much time and effort into such a variety of projects. In those days, we used the temple kitchen and the Sisterhood women always had a great time preparing food together for events. Angi wore clothing beautifully, and was a stunning model in the Sisterhood fashion shows. She was very involved collecting, sorting and marking merchandise for bazaar, and was a saleswoman extraordinaire. Angi could sell a fur coat to a woman visiting from Florida. She was a good dancer and participated in temple shows.” Shari too recalls Angi’s warmth and dedication to TBE, “Angi shined at hospitality. We never ran out of food, nothing was too much for her, dinner for 80 let’s meet at TBE kitchen or Angi’s kitchen and

cook chicken, brisket, salads…Always a gracious hostess and gave so much of herself and her time. Lots of fun times.”

Today, Sisterhood’s primary mission remains the same, to create a strong community of women at TBE. Our programming may have changed, but our commitment to TBE has not. Membership in Sisterhood honors the work of our past leaders and helps to create vision for the future. As a community of women, we are there for one another in a multitude of ways. We share simchas, support one another through difficult times and join our voices together to protect those values inherent to Reform Jewish life. Belonging to Sisterhood means that you

are a part of an ongoing commitment to Reform Jewish values and to securing the future of our congregation. Moreover, you will enjoy getting to know women across generational lines, we receive so much from just learning each other’s stories. Today’s generation of women, who face the pressures of balancing careers and family in a way many did not years ago, find valuable lessons from women like Joan, Angi and many others who remain active to this day in our congregational life.

On another note, our summer paid-up membership event was a wonderful evening of fun and friendship! Sisterhood would like to thank Jackie Aaron, who so graciously opened up

Top: Left to Right, Fern Weiss, Shari Isacowitz, Helen Mazor, Marge Chodosch, Lorraine Rosenfeld z”l, Marge Kurcias. Bottom: Lois Rosen, Angi Schwimmer z”l, Joan Hessekiel z”l, Carole Safenowitz, Serena Cummings, Leslie Abrams



SISTERHOOD NEWSSISTERHOOD IS LOOKING FORWARD to another interesting and engaging year of programming for the women of TBE. Many thanks to those who have paid Sisterhood dues; your contribution of $50 helps support our programming and enables Sisterhood to support TBE in so many ways.

Our summer paid-up membership event was a wonderful evening of fun and friendship! Sisterhood would like to thank Jackie Aaron, who so graciously opened up her home to us, for a truly beautiful evening.

As the new year begins, we continue to celebrate Rosh Chodesh through our monthly gatherings. We are excited that our September Rosh Chodesh will be a discussion of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Sandy Lubert will lead us in a lively and informative conversation about this very timely book, which is also a critically acclaimed Hulu presentation, starring Elisabeth Moss. The Handmaid’s Tale explores a broad range of issues relating to power, gender, and religious politics and we look forward to a fascinating discussion.

Watch your e-mails and save the date for our October 19 and November 16 Rosh Chodesh gatherings, details will be announced through e-mails. Looking ahead to 2018, our annual Women’s Retreat will be on Sunday, April 15.

If you have not yet sent in your Sisterhood dues for 2017-18, it is not too late. Please make your payment to TBE and note that it is for Sisterhood dues on your check or credit card payment.

Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year!

her home to us, for a truly beautiful evening. As the new year begins, we continue to celebrate Rosh Chodesh through our monthly gatherings. We are excited that our September Rosh Chodesh will be a discussion of “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. Sandy Lubert will lead us in a lively and informative conversation about this very timely book, which is also a critically acclaimed Hulu presentation, starring Elisabeth Moss. “The Handmaid’s Tale” explores a broad range of issues relating to power, gender, and religious politics and we look forward to a fascinating discussion.

To enrich our programming, we will, as always, be joined by members of our clergy throughout the year. Cantor Lapin will share music with us, Rabbi Muhlbaum and Rabbi Tara will guide us in study and Cantor Hest will join us for our annual Women’s Retreat which will be on Sunday, April 15. Watch your e-mails for details of our fall Rosh Chodesh evenings on October 19 and November 16.

If you have not yet sent in your Sisterhood dues for 2017-18, it is not too late. Please make your payment to TBE and note that it is for Sisterhood dues on your check or credit card payment.

Wishing all a happy and healthy New Year!

WHY JOIN SISTERHOOD? ▪ Because we are THE organization for women that doesn’t care about your age

or marital status. ▪ Because we are not a clique and welcome YOU with open arms. ▪ Because we put the “SISTER” back in SISTERhood and “FUN” in our

FUNctions. ▪ Because we are “doers”... We “walk the walk,” not just “talk the talk” we

marched in NYC, we made a game plan at our Annual Retreat and followed through by preparing dinners for local families in need (Great Full), we support our temple financially and with “sweat equity”

▪ Because we are looking for women like YOU! ▪ Won’t you join us? You are the missing puzzle piece that we are looking for! (or

“that we need” which sounds better, as “looking for” is used in statement above)?)

Want to speak to us to find out more? Email: [email protected]. We look forward to your participation!



BROTHERHOOD NEWSBY MARTIN EINHORN, PRESIDENT

I hope everyone had a lovely summer. As Fall approaches and I start a new chapter, I’d like to express how honored I feel to accept the role of President of the Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck. I take this role very seriously and look forward to the enjoyment and challenges that lie ahead. On behalf of the entire TBE Brotherhood, I’d like to wish everyone “L’shanah Tovah U’metukah Tikatevu” (may you have a good and sweet new year) and “G’mar Chatimah Tovah” (a good final sealing).

TBE Brotherhood hosted a variety of activities during the Spring months. Some of the events were Chessed-based, some community-based, and others socially-based, but all were very meaningful and enjoyable. Here are some of the highlights:

▪ The Annual Men’s Seder. Over 40 members attended the annual Men’s Seder for an evening of male comradery, bonding, and interesting conversation. Cantor Lapin and Steven Hope entertained the guests with some of their life experiences and words of wisdom.

▪ Interfaith Seder. With attendees from the Community Church of Little Neck, Hillside Islamic Center, St. Aloysius of Great Neck, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, turnout for the 39th Annual Interfaith Seder exceeded 150 participants. Rabbi Meir Feldman, Rabbi Muhlbaum, Cantor Lapin, and Brotherhood Vice President Matthew Moshen all participated in leading the Seder. Project Understanding Founder Roger Tilles spoke about the program and several students shared their experiences with Project Understanding. Guest clergy, including Iman Ibad Wali, gave moving speeches. Thank you to the Brotherhood members (particularly Dan Wotman, Stu Lubert, and Matt Moshen) for the time and effort involved in making this event a success. Thanks especially to the TBE clergy for supporting the Interfaith Seder; it provided a perfect opportunity to share the joys of Judaism and Passover and to promote tolerance among religions.

▪ St. Aloysius Easter Luncheon. For the sixth consecutive year, TBE Brotherhood hosted an Easter Luncheon at St. Aloysius Church. Brotherhood members and TBE congregants joined together to serve Easter lunch to 125+ guests. This was a true community event, as most of the food was donated by local merchants and Temple members. A special thank you goes to Steve Koteen for his Herculean efforts in collecting the food donations and organizing the luncheon. It was thrilling that, for the first time ever, Brotherhood was able to distribute gift cards to 50 needy families so that they could buy food for the Easter holiday.

While Summer is often a time for relaxing, that was not the case for the TBE Brotherhood. The summer started with the Brotherhood Installation Dinner, when the new leadership was officially installed into office. A July 4th barbecue at St. Aloysius Church, the Brotherhood Members Barbeque, and an outing to Citi Field to see the Mets play the Cardinals followed, marking a very busy summer.

Looking ahead, the Brotherhood and Men’s Discussion Group in the Sukkah is scheduled for October 8 and the Bible Lecture with Rabbi Muhlbaum and Cantor Lapin will be held on November 5. For additional details, please check the calendar in the Shema or on the website.

Lastly, on a personal note, I’d like to thank Steven Hope for his inspiring leadership of Brotherhood for the past two years and for his continued support going forward.



“I KNOW THE SHEMA”BY SUSAN MANDELBAUM

With the High Holidays around the corner, the beautiful music of the Temple Beth-El choir comes to mind. If you don’t already know Ed Joseph, he’s been a choir member since 1996 and has an intriguing “what a small world” connection with fellow choir member Elizabeth Franklin.

Following the end of the Korean War, Ed was on active duty with the 77th Infantry Division during the latter part of 1953. His division was on field maneuvers when an announcement for “Church call at 10:00” boomed over the loudspeaker. Feeling left out, two privates approached Ed and asked “What about us Jewish guys?” A later announcement instructed all Hebrews to report to the South end of the field, where an impromptu service was about to start. Suddenly an officer pulled up in a Jeep and proclaimed to Ed that “I can help you; I know the Shema.” It turned out that Major Franklin was a Chaplain who carried a miniature Ark in the back of his Jeep. Major Franklin wasn’t Jewish, yet he knew the Shema and carried an Ark. How ironic!

Fast forward to 1999, when Elizabeth Franklin was hosting the TBE Choir for a holiday party in her Connecticut home. On a whim, Ed asked Elizabeth if she happened to be related to a Major Franklin, the Chaplain for the 77th Infantry Division. Since Franklin is a relatively common name, imagine their astonishment when it turned out that the major was, in fact, Elizabeth’s father. Elizabeth raced to the phone to share this coincidence with her mother. Unfortunately, Major Franklin was no longer alive, but when Elizabeth showed Ed some of the military pictures of her father, the memories came flooding back. What are the odds that a Chaplain who helped Ed 60+ years ago was the father of a fellow choir member and friend? Yes, it’s definitely a small world and how wonderful that these two special people were able to make that connection at Temple Beth-El.

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Germany, in the communities of Worms, Mainz, Speyer and the Rheinland, which were the birthplaces of the Ashkenazi ritual. It is unknown when the term misinai was actually coined, but the name gives evidence of an earlier belief that these melodic fragments were actually handed down by Moses on Har (Mount) Sinai.

Kol Nidre is a powerful and timeless cord that links Jews to their religion. Even the most secular “Yom Kippur Jews,” who enter synagogue only this one night a year, speak of feeling the

tug at the sound of the falling and rising and returning-to-its-beginning melody, which, despite its many variations, is recognizable in synagogues the world over. The message of the Kol Nidre might be that repentance begins with subtle reorientation of the senses through music. Perhaps the Kol Nidre is sung precisely at the beginning of the service in order to orient our souls to the work that lies ahead. Kol Nidre is also a powerful moment of community, during which we are not only united with those Jews in the synagogue, but we

are aware that at the same moment Jews all over the world, whether Orthodox, Conservative or Reform, are standing — physically, mentally and spiritually — listening to those same strains of sacred melody.

May you have a sweet, meaningful and joyful 5778! And, may this year, when you hear the enduring words and melody of Kol Nidre, you sense a feeling of hope, healing and most importantly, love.



LIFE CYCLES AT TBEWE CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING B’NAI MITZVAH AND THEIR FAMILIES ▪ Cameron Cooper ▪ Elizabeth Margiloff ▪ Jordyn Myer ▪ Noah Berkowitz

WE EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS TO: ▪ Linda Diamond on the birth of her great-

grandson Mayne George Trovato ▪ Nina and Bill Koppelman on the

engagement of their daughter Laura Werner to David Vilmain

▪ Sandy and Stuart Lubert on the birth of their granddaughter, Mia Elizabeth Berman

▪ Rebecca and Dan Wotman on the marriage of their son Michael Wotman to Rebekah Wolinsky

▪ Renee and Michael Zarin on the marriage of their granddaughter, Raquel Zarin to William Grover

WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO: ▪ Ira Goldman on the passing of his father

George ▪ Nora Goldman on the passing of her

husband Robert ▪ Lawrence Melzer on the passing of his

father Marvin ▪ Steven Pegalis on the passing of his wife

Laura ▪ Morton Perlman on the passing of his

wife Barbara ▪ Ina Pochtar on the passing of her mother

Bertha Pollack ▪ Lisa Policar on the passing of her father

Gasper Scaturro ▪ Martin Schwimmer on the passing of his

wife Angela “Angi” Schwimmer ▪ Craig Smith on the passing of his father

Donald Smith ▪ Marilyn Stander & Sylvia Meisnberg-

Zeizel on the passing of their sister Laura Pegalis

▪ Ruth Tamarin on the passing of her husband Milton

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ▪ Pete Tufel ▪ Abel & Silvia Akerman ▪ Karen Hirsch and her son, Aaron ▪ The Stern Family

MEMORIAMThe Sympathy of the Congregation is extended to the families and friends of our members who have passed away: ▪ Robert Goldman ▪ Joan Hessekiel ▪ Cecil Jaffe ▪ Leonard Litwin ▪ Laura Pegalis ▪ Barbara Perlman ▪ Esther Raviv ▪ Angela Schwimmer ▪ Milton Tamarin

NO CHILDS PLAYA NEW EXHIBIT IN THE ELSIE K. RUDIN JUDAICA MUSEUM GALLERY

NO CHILDS PLAY is a fascinating exhibit on loan by The American Society for Yad Vashem to The Elsie K. Rudin Judaica Museum at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck on view from September 1st through

December 31st in the Museum Gallery.The exhibition No Childs Play opens

a window into the world of children during the Holocaust. Unlike other Holocaust related exhibitions, it does not focus on statistics or descriptions of physical violence. Instead images of toys, games, artwork, diaries and poems are displayed to provide a glimpse into the lives of children during the Holocaust.

We are very grateful to the American Society for Yad Vashem for its generous loan of this important exhibit which will be on view and open to the public during the times that the office of Temple Beth-El is open during the

week, Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM as well as during the Oneg Shabbat after Erev Shabbat Services. Throughout the months that No Childs Play is at Temple Beth-El there will be educational and informative programming. Further information will be forthcoming.

For more information on exhibits available from the American Society for Yad Vashem, please contact Marlene W. Yahalom, PhD, Director of Education, [email protected]



T B E N E W S & E V E N T S

DECEMBER 20, 2017 –JANUARY 1, 2018JEWS ARE BRILLIANT AT TRANSCENDING TIME AND SPACE. We are Olympic champions at creating memories that travel across continents and through millennia. Join the Feldmans and other members of the TBE family on our congregational trip to Israel. Grandparents and grandchildren, friends and relatives are most welcome. From the mountaintop heights of Masada to the depths of the Dead Sea (the lowest spot on earth), from the spiritual highs of the Western Wall to the pains of the security fence, from the beaches of Tel Aviv to the hilltops of the Golan Heights, we will create a lifelong memory. Whether it’s a family trip or a bar/bat mitzvah at the Kotel in Jerusalem or the celebration of a life moment, join us on this fantastic journey back home. Please be in touch with Rabbi Meir and/or Dafna Weintraub at (516) 487-0900 ext 116 if you are interested in learning more or are ready to go.

Learn more by visiting www.makorjourneys.com/temple-beth-el-great-neck

TBE’S JUNIOR CHOIR IS GROWING! JOIN US!Temple Beth-El’s dynamic junior choir had an amazing year last year, and we hope to build on that success and grow. Open to students in grades three though six, TBE’s Junior Choir encourages students of all different ranges of musical experience—from no experience to singing, to those who have starred in musicals—to participate, and have fun! The Junior Choir performs at the annual Chanukah play, the Purim Spiel, Shabbat Shira and at other special events throughout the year. Please contact Cantor Vladimir Lapin (at [email protected]) for more information, or to sign up.

THE TBE CHOIR NEEDS YOUR VOICETemple Beth-El has a rich history of powerful choral groups playing a vital part in our worship and special event experiences. This year we hope to bring in new members to the choir. The TBE Adult Choir is open to all adult members, including high school (9th-12th grade) students. It is made up of a small, spirited group of singers and friends, who bring so much beauty to our High Holiday services, our incredible Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Shabbat service, and other special services throughout the year. Basic music reading skills are helpful but not necessary–the only mandatory qualification is a love for Jewish music and a desire to sing. For more information, please contact Cantor Vladimir Lapin (at [email protected]).

Infants–4 year olds are invited for Shabbat songs, a story, snack and craft.

Join our clergy and Jessica Galimidi for a fun and casual way to celebrate Shabbat and connect with other families.

All are welcome! Free for TBE Members/ $18 non-member families


OUR WORK TOWARDS FORGIVENESS, HEALING, & HUMILITY CONTINUESTemple Beth-El, the Congregational Church of South Hempstead and the Hillside Islamic Center continue the work that we began this past year. Along with my inspired colleagues, Reverend Patrick Duggan and Sheykh Ibad Wali, we are planning some very special gatherings for the coming year.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 6:00 PMHILLSIDE ISLAMIC CENTERThe Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities will come together to learn about Abraham—the shared patriarch of all three religions. The Hillside Islamic Center will welcome us to join in the dinner they are offering to our three communities. RSVP to Dafna at 516-487-0900 x116.

HELEN ZANER FUND: FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDSBY ANN FINKELSTEIN

You may recall several months ago reading in the first issue of the “Shema” about the Helen Zaner Fund for the Blind. It was just the beginning of our concept of a fund for congregants with special needs called Helen Zaner Fund for those with Special Needs.

▪ We already have large type prayer books and will be expanding our number of copies.

▪ We offer online video of everything that takes place in the Chapel so that the folks at home (or anywhere) can watch on the computer, tablet, or iPad.

▪ When we have more funds we can install the hearing devices in the Chapel that have been installed in the Sanctuary for many years.

▪ We have purchased several white chairs with arms for use in the Rudin Garden during Shabbat and other services.

Have these changes helped you? Perhaps you have another need you would like for us to address. When honoring a person, let the Temple office know you’d like to support The Helen Zaner Fund and you can have it in the Shabbat calendar.

Thank you!

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT NORTH SHORE ACTION?BY JUDY ROSENZWEIG

Some of our Sisterhood members joined forces with women from Temple Israel of Great Neck to form “North Shore Action”, to make a difference locally. This non-denominational group shows that we have so much in common.

▪ We offered information at Ielpi Park in the spring about issues of concern to our residents.

▪ We manned a table at the Great Neck Crafts Fair. ▪ We helped gather clothing for needy Great Neck students to wear to their senior

prom. ▪ One of our actions, feeding the needy here in Great Neck came about as a result

of our Sisterhood Women’s Retreat and the TBE initiative “Great-Full”. We joined forces to provide dinners to local families in need, in coordination with St Al’s Church, from late June until the High Holidays. Our volunteers planned menus, shopped, prepared and delivered 5 complete dinners to St Al’s for distribution. We thank TBE for allowing us to continue this mitzvah.

▪ Through this initiative, our Sisterhood rekindled our relationship with Temple Israel’s Sisterhood, and we hope to do some joint programming this year.

TBE CAN HELP: CEMETERY PLOTSThe Temple Beth-El section of Beth Moses Cemetery is running out of plots. The time is now to ensure a final resting place with your temple community. Graves are $3,000 each and include perpetual care. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Please contact Joy Palevsky, [email protected], in the main office to learn more.


T B E N E W S & E V E N T S

AUGUST

WORSHIPSHABBAT, August 4-5 Parashat Va’etchanan - Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11SHABBAT EVE6:30 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:00 AMTot Shabbat10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

SHABBAT, August 11-12 Parashat Eikev - Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25SHABBAT EVE6:30 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

SHABBAT, August 18-19 Parashat Re’eh - Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17SHABBAT EVE6:30 PMErev Shabbat Service SHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

SHABBAT, August 25-26 Parashat Shof’tim - Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9Shabbat Eve6:30 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

SEPTEMBER

CLUB CHAIWednesday, September 137:30 PMBOARD MEETING

Thursday, September 149:30 AMTRIP TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT HOUSE AND MUSEUM SAGAMORE HILL

SISTERHOODThursday, September 147:45 PMSISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH BOOK DISCUSSION

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Facilitated by Sandy Lubert. Email [email protected] to RSVP.

BROTHERHOODSunday, September 178:30 AMBROTHERHOOD MONTHLY MEETING TBE North Multi-Purpose Room

Monday, September 188:30 PMMONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLTBE North Multi-Purpose Room

ADULT EDSee page 8 for detailed information about all Adult Ed classes

Thursday, September 77:30 PMWest Multi-Purpose RoomMEGILLOT CLASS

Led by Rabbi Elle MuhlbaumContinued from 8/1, join again on 10/5.

Monday, September 117:30 PMWHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SELICHOT?

Led by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum

JEWISH YOGA SCHOOLRegister Online at tbegreatneck.org

Tuesdays, September 5 & 129:30 AMAWAKEN YOGA

JEWISH COOKING SCHOOLRegister Online at tbegreatneck.org

See page 13 for detailed information about all Jewish Cooking School classes

Monday, September 117:00 PMGOURMET HOLIDAY MENU

Led by Chef Jenny Klainberg$40 TBE member / $50 non-member

Monday, September 257:30 PMITALY OR EAT-ALY

Led by Chef Adam Echawadi from Great Neck Caterers $10 TBE Member / $36 non-member

OUR SCHOOLSTuesday, September 124:00 PMFIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Thursday, September 21NO MERKAZ IVRIT-–RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED

Thursday, September 297:30 PMECEC BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

YOUTHCheck the website for new events!

TBE EVENTSSunday, September 36:00 PM– 9:00 PMLIFE OF ABRAHAM/SACRIFICE OF ABRAHAM

Led by Rabbi Meir Feldman, Reverend Patrick Duggan, Shaykh Ibad WaliHillside Islamic Center300 Hillside AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040

See page 24 for detailsDinner will be served.

Sunday, September 1010:00 AMMEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP

WORSHIPSHABBAT, September 1-2 Parashat Ki Teitzei - Deuteronomy 21:10-11SHABBAT EVE6:30 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study

Morning MinyanCome say kaddish. Grow in gratitude, curiosity, or your ability to set a daily intention. It really makes a difference. Join Rabbi Meir and other wonderful Beth-El folks on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings at 7:00 AM in the Rudin Chapel.


C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S | W O R S H I P S E R V I C E S

10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Natasha and Alexander Khazz become B’nai Mitzvah

SHABBAT, September 8-9 Parashat Ki Tavo – Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8SHABBAT EVE7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

SHABBAT, September 15-16 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech – Deuteronomy 31:1–30Shabbat Eve7:00 PMErev Shabbat Service: The Installation of Cantor Vladimir Lapin SHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service 8:30 PMSelichot Service

ROSH HASHANAH, SEPTEMBER 20-22EREV ROSH HASHANAHGenesis 21:1 - 21:348:00 PMErev Rosh Hashanah Service

FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAHGenesis 22:1-1910:00 AMFirst Day Rosh Hashanah Service10:00 AMTot Service (Ages 2-6 with Parents) 10:00 AMFamily Service (Ages 7-11 with Parents) 10:45 AMBabysitting (Ages 2-6)* Must be registered in advance. 11:00 AMProgramming for Ages 7-11 Year Olds3:00 PMTashlich at Steppingstone ParkSECOND DAY OF ROSH HASHANAHGenesis 1:1-2:310:00 AMSecond Day Rosh Hashanah Service

SHABBAT, September 22-23 Parashat Ha’azinu – Deuteronomy 32:1–52Shabbat Eve7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service

September 24 11:00 AMMemorial Service at Beth Moses Cemetery

YOM KIPPUR, SEPTEMBER 29-30

Erev Yom Kippur Leviticus 16:18:00 PMKol Nidre Service YOM KIPPUR10:00 AMYom Kippur Service10:00 AMTot Service (Ages 2-6 with Parents) 10:00 AMFamily Service (Ages 7-11 with Parents) 10:45 AMBabysitting (Ages 2-6)* Must be registered in advance. 11:00 AMProgramming for Ages 7-11 Year Olds1:00 PMYom Kippur Chapel Meditations2:30 PMYizkor Service 4:30 PMYom Kippur Afternoon Service, Neilah, and Havdalah6:00 PMChildren with an Adult Invited to Join Main Service6:30 PMBreak Fast at TBE

OCTOBER

CLUB CHAIThursday, October 267:30 PMBOARD MEETING

SISTERHOODThursday, October 97:45 PMSISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH

BROTHERHOODSunday, October 228:30 AMBROTHERHOOD MONTHLY MEETING West Multi-Purpose Room


Thursday, October 57:30 PMMEGILLOT CLASS ECCLESIASTES IN THE SUKKAH

Led by Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum

Tuesday, October 109:30 AMYOGA IN SUKKAH WITH SHARON EPSTEIN

Thursdays, October 19 & 26, November 1611:30 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCH & LEARN: ISRAEL; 1917, 1947 & 1967

Led by Rabbi Meir Feldman

Thursday, October 267:30 PMFOLK DANCING Social HallRSVP to [email protected]


Tuesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 319:30 AMAWAKEN YOGASave the Date

INSTALLATION SERVICE FOR

CANTOR VLADIMIR LAPINFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 20177:00 PM



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Monday, October 167:30 PMA SWEET TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Led by Eti Eliyahu, Director of the Gahelet – Israel Culture School (its new home is now TBE!)$10 TBE Member / $36 non-member

Thursday, October 197:30pmCHALLAH IF YOU HEAR ME

Led by Gloria LandsbergTBE Members FREE / $36 non-memberRegister Online at tbegreatneck.org

RELIGIOUS SCHOOLThursday, October 5NO MERKAZ IVRIT

Friday, October 65:45 PMK-3 FACETIME SHABBAT

Tuesday, October, 104:00 PMRELIGIOUS SCHOOL IN THE SUKKAH

Thursday, October 12NO MERKAZ IVRIT

YOUTHMonday, October 9JTC TRIP TO THE HUC SOUP KITCHEN, NYC

TBE EVENTSWednesday, October 45:30 PMCONGREGATIONAL DINNER IN THE SUKKAH

Sunday, October 89:00 AMMEN’S DISCUSSION IN THE SUKKAH

WORSHIPSukkot, October 4 5:30 PMCongregational Dinner in Sukkah7:00 PMErev Sukkot Service

SHABBAT, October 6-7 Chol HaMo’ed Sukkot - Exodus 33:12SHABBAT EVE5:45 PMK-3 FACETime 7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Hannah Sutin becomes a Bat Mitzvah

Simchat Torah, October 11-127:00 PMErev Simchat Torah Service SIMCHAT TORAH10:00 AMSimchat Torah Yizkor Service

SHABBAT, October 13-14 Parashat Bereshit - Genesis 1:1 - 6:8SHABBAT EVE7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTORAH STUDY 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Gabby Khorshad becomes a Bat Mitzvah

SHABBAT AFTERNOON5:30 PMShabbat Afternoon Service: Jesse Confino becomes a Bar Mitzvah

SHABBAT, October 20-21 Parashat Noach - Genesis 6:9–1:32SHABBAT EVE6:00 PMShabbat@Home – Offsite7:00 PMErev Shabbat Service SHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service SHABBAT AFTERNOON5:30 PMShabbat Afternoon Service: Zachary Israel becomes a Bar Mitzvah

SHABBAT, October 27-28 Parashat Lech-Lecha - Genesis 12:1 - 17:27SHABBAT EVE7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Sara Bernstein becomes a Bat Mitzvah

NOVEMBER

CLUB CHAIThursday, November 167:30 PMBOARD MEETING

SISTERHOODThursday, November 167:45 PMSISTERHOOD ROSH CHODESH

BROTHERHOODThursday, November 28:30 PMMONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL North Multi-Purpose Room

Sunday, November 59:30 AMBROTHERHOOD BREAKFASTOneg Shabbat Room

Guest Lecturers Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum and Cantor Vladimir Lapin

Thursday, November 167:00 PMBROTHERHOOD MONTHLY MEETING West Multi-Purpose Room


Thursday, November 27:30 PMJEWISH GENEALOGY – L’DOR V’DORWest Multi-Purpose Room

Led by Ron EpsteinRSVP to ronaldepstein@ mac.com

Thursday, November 97:30 PMTHE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF GENE EDITING

Led by Chris BazinetRSVP to chis.bazinet@ gmail.com

Thursday, November 1611:30 AM – 1:00 PMLUNCH & LEARN: ISRAEL; 1917, 1947 & 1967

Led by Rabbi Meir Feldman

Thursday, November 307:30 PMCIVIL CONVERSATIONS

Led by Rabbi Tara Feldman



Tuesday, November 7, 14, 21, 289:30 AMAWAKEN YOGA



Monday, November 137:00 PMEverything but the Turkey

Led by Jenny Klainberg$40 TBE member / $50 non-memberRegister Online at tbegreatneck.org

RELIGIOUS SCHOOLFriday, November 35:45 PMK-3 GRADE FACETIME SHABBAT

Tuesday, November 7ELECTION DAY

Religious School Closed

Friday, November 175:45 PM4-6TH GRADE FACETIME SHABBAT

YOUTHCheck the website for new events!

TBE EVENTSSunday, November 1910:00 AMGREAT-FULL HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE FOR ST. AL’S Social Hall

WORSHIPSHABBAT, November 3-4 Parashat Vayera - Genesis 18:1 - 22:24SHABBAT EVE5:45 PMK-3 FACETime 7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Jacob Marmott becomes a Bar Mitzvah

SHABBAT, November 10-11 Parashat Chayei Sara - Genesis 23:1 - 25:18SHABBAT EVE7:00 PMErev Shabbat Service: TENTATIVE “Rededication of Memorial Plaque” (please check) SHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Adina Feldman becomes a Bat Mitzvah

SHABBAT, November 17-18 Parashat Toldot - Genesis 25:19 - 28:9SHABBAT EVE5:45 PM4-6 Grade FACETime 7:00 PMErev Shabbat Service SHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Gemi Weissman becomes a Bat MitzvahSHABBAT AFTERNOON5:30 PMShabbat Afternoon Service: Sarah Hochstein becomes a Bat Mitzvah

SHABBAT, November 24-25 Parashat Vayetzei - Genesis 28:10 - 32:3SHABBAT EVE7:00 PMErev Shabbat ServiceSHABBAT MORNING9:15 AMTorah Study 10:30 AMCongregational Shabbat Service: Tyler Menker becomes a Bar Mitzvah

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A HOUSE OF LEARNINGBeit MidrashADRIENNE & WILLIAM KAFENBAUM EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FUND ▪ The Kafenbaum Family in honor

of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Jane Cohen in honor of Isabelle Lowenkron on the occasion of her graduation from Hebrew High School

▪ Susan & David Weiss-Horowitz in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Donna Ganzer in honor of Jessica Boico’s graduation from Hebrew High School

▪ Barbara Bartner in memory of Max G. Bartner

▪ Gail & Paul Levy and family in memory of Lila Carr

▪ Jonathan Morgan in memory of Laura Pegalis

▪ Karen Siegel in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Dorrit Title in memory of Esther Raviv

BARBARA & MAURICE A. DEANE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND ▪ Cindy Gold, Rabbi Laurie Gold

and Nancy Killian in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Barbara & Howard Herman in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of the Hebrew High Graduates

▪ Barbara Bartner in memory of Seth Bartner

▪ Eliane & Adrian Cristian in memory of Harriet Zuller

BROTHERHOOD BIBLE BREAKFAST FUND ▪ Sandy & Stuart Lubert in memory

of Milton Tamarin ▪ Dr. Robert Rosenberg in memory

of Boruch M. Rosenberg ▪ Eileen & Steve Walk in memory of

Robert Goldman

HATTIE & ALBERT GRAUER LIBRARY FUND ▪ Susan & David Weiss-Horowitz in

honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Harris in memory of Herb Harris

▪ Barbara Heller in memory of Michael Seth Heller

▪ Gail, Paul, Sam, Molly & Lauren Levy in memory of Mortimer S. Carr

▪ Joan & Robert Parmet in memory of Siegfried Levy

JANE & H. RICHARD ROBERTS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ▪ Victoria Kanrek in honor of Rabbi

Elle Mulbaum for speaking at Federal Remembrance Day

▪ Hanna & Bernard Klapper in honor of Rabbi Elle Mulbaum for speaking at Federal Remembrance Day

▪ Michelle & Stephen Marshall in honor of Rabbi Elle Mulbaum for speaking at Federal Remembrance Day

▪ Rose & Martin Warshawsky in honor of Rabbi Elle Mulbaum for speaking at Federal Remembrance Day

▪ Sharon & Philip Ross in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of the Confirmands

▪ Barbara Bartner in memory of William Musken

▪ Laurel Cebulski in memory of Rose Jaffe Berman

▪ The Cooper Family in memory of Barry Schneider

▪ Betsy & Bruce Gilbert in memory of Estelle Jaffe

▪ Betsy & Bruce Gilbert in memory of Cecil Jaffe

▪ Morgan M. Orsini in memory of Susan Cooper

▪ Oyster Bay-East Norwich Clerical Unit in memory of Bertha Pollack

▪ Randi Zuller in memory of Harriet Zuller

JEANNETTE L. & LEWIS S. HOLLINS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUND ▪ Lois & Joel Heller in honor

of Paige & Kirk Lenga on the occasion of the B’nei Mitzvah of their children Jolie Lenga and Jack Lenga

▪ The NY Muhlbaums in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Beth Schneider in honor of Parker Cohen on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

▪ Beth Schneider in honor of Cameron Cooper on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

▪ Ricki & Andrew Glantz in memory of Betty Davidson

▪ Elaine Harris in memory of Beatrice & Herbert Harris

▪ Peggy A. Hollins in memory of Cecil Jaffe

▪ Morgan M. Orsini in memory of Susan Cooper


▪ Marjorie Smith in memory of Deborah Halpern

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDRAISING FOR PROGRAMMING ▪ In honor of Judi Rosenzweig on

the occasion her retirementClergy & Staff of Temple Beth-ElJackie & Andy Aaron and FamilySandie AntarLeslie & Ed BenjaminLeslie & Ron BarshopClub ChaiJane CohenECEC Faculty of Temple Beth-ElThe Ellis FamilyAlice & Victor FornariThe Friedland FamilyElaine HarrisBarbara & Howard HermanShari & David IsacowitzThe Kafenbaum FamilyChris & Fred KnauerSteven KoteenThe Kupferberg FamilyMarjorie & Michael KurciasJordana & Stan Levine and familyJudy & Jay LindenSandra & Stuart LubertElaine MarkowitzThe Mostel FamilyHelene & Saul NathansonVicki & Arthur PerlerEthel S. PomerantzRuth & Dwight RosensteinAvigail & Steven RosenzweigJodi & Sidney RosenzweigSharon & Philip RossBarbara & Richard ShapiroBeth SchneiderLeon SilverbergElaine SpringerJerry & Roger TillesEileen & Steve WalkFern & Mitchell WeissJoan & Norman Wheeler

▪ In honor of Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installationLeslie & Franklin AbramsThe Ahmed Family

Sandie AntarGlenda ArtsisClub ChaiJane CohenLinda DiamondBobbie and Martin EinhornHenry EinhornThe Goldman FamilyDorothy & Ed GreenbaumEileen and Arthur HirshShari & David IsacowitzCarolyn & Paul KnepferThe Kupferberg FamilyThe Lapin FamilyThe Levine FamilyThe Mostel FamilyDonna and Bill PeirezEthel S. PomerantzJudi & Elliot RosenzweigAngela & Martin SchwimmerVicki SilverTBE BrotherhoodTBE SisterhoodDorrit TitleEileen & Steve WalkFern and Mitchell Weiss

STARR LECTURE FUND ▪ Marion Klein in memory of

Robert Klein

CARING FOR EACH OTHERG’milut HasadimBROTHERHOOD COMMUNITY & INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES FUND ▪ Steven Koteen in honor of Leslie &

Franklin Abrams on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary

▪ The Mosehn Family in honor of Steven Hope upon his retirement as Brotherhood President

▪ The Moshen Family in honor of Martin Einhorn upon his installation as Brotherhood President

▪ The Moshen Family in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Judi Rosenzweig in honor of Elliot Rosenzweig’s Birthday

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in honor of Stuart Lubert on the occasion of his birthday

▪ Sharon & Howard Roth in honor of Martin Einhorn upon his installation as Brotherhood President


T R I B U T E F U N D D O N A T I O N S January 13 – March 14, 2017

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of Jessica Hope on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of Martin Einhorn upon his installation as Brotherhood President

▪ Jane Cohen in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ The Ellis Family in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ The Ellis Family in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Susan & Mark Esken and family in memory of Gasper Scaturo

▪ Barbara and Howard Herman in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Sandra & Tim Hott in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Marcie & Gary Kesner in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Christine & Fred Knauer in memory of Cecil Jaffe

▪ Christine & Fred Knauer in memory of Robert Goldman

▪ Christine & Fred Knauer in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Christine & Fred Knauer in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Steven Koteen in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Marjorie & Michael Kurcias in memory of Lillian Kurcias

▪ Marjorie & Michael Kurcias in memory of Irving Kurcias

▪ Marjorie & Michael Kurcias in memory of Cecil Jaffe


▪ Donna & Bill Peirez in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Ina, Mark & Emily Pochtar in memory of Bertha Pollack

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in memory of Charlie Ross

▪ Elaine Springer in memory of Berth Pollack

▪ Susan & Jack Tolin in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

JTC YOUTH ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS ▪ The Bahl Family in memory of

Angela Schwimmer

OUTREACH FUND ▪ Elizabeth & Justin Mirro and

Family in honor of Sophie Mirro on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Temple Beth-El Sisterhood in honor of Jerry Tilles for hosting the Sisterhood Retreat

▪ Gloria Fryer in memory of Bella Abrams

▪ Nadine & Scott Goldstein in memory of Nathaniel Mittman

▪ Jeff Hessel in memory of Jacob Starman

▪ Joseph Karpf in memory of Harriet Karpf

▪ Gail & Paul Levy and family in memory of Mortimer S. Carr

▪ Gail & Paul Levy and Family in memory of Lila Carr

▪ Jack Stievelman in memory of Harriet Stievelman

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Leonard Litwin

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Arnold Fisher

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Joan Hessekiel

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Angela Schwimmer

WALTER & CHARLOTTE SCHNEIDER CARING COMMUNITY FUND ▪ Judy & Aharon Cohen and

Family in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Judy & Aharon Cohen and Family in honor of Judi Rosenzweig

▪ Sharon & Howard Roth in honor of The Caring Community

▪ Sharon & Howard Roth in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum

▪ Erika Brown in memory of Edith Prehnalek

▪ Frieda Fenn in memory of Genia Green

▪ Sandy & Tim Hott in memory of Dorothy Ann Kaye

▪ Cathy & Chester Mayer in memory of Samuel Mayer

▪ Carole Safenowitz in memory of Julia Kaufman

▪ Carole Safenowitz in memory of Jack Leitstein

▪ Carole Safenowitz in memory of Lillian Weitz

▪ Daisy B. Schott in memory of John J. Baruch

▪ Karen Siegel in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Suzanne Stone in memory of Dr. Philip M. Stone

▪ Suzanne Stone in memory of Rose Stone

▪ Fern Weiss in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

SISTERHOOD EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND ▪ Debbie Jansen in honor of Judi

Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Paige & Kirk Lenga in honor of Jolie Lenga and Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah

▪ Elizabeth & Justin Mirro and Family in honor of Sophie Mirro on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Ruth Aboulafia in memory of Rose Kupferschmid

▪ Sybil Cohen & Melvin Glazer in memory of Jerry Dank

▪ Sybil Cohen & Melvin Glazer in memory of Alan Goldberg

▪ The Ellis Family in memory of Bertha Pollack

▪ Shari & David Isacowitz in memory of David Greenawalt

▪ Ina & Mark Kupferberg in memory of David Greenawalt

▪ Gail & Paul Levy and family in memory of Lila Carr

A HOUSE OF GATHERINGBeit KnessetSYNAGOGUE AND GROUNDS FUND ▪ Jackie & Andy Aaron in honor

of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Leslie & Franklin Abrams in honor of Judi Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Debbie & Doug Bernstein in honor of Judi Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Maxine & Harvey Colchamiro in honor of Sophie Mirro on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Christine & Fred Knauer in honor of the Luberts and Rosenzweigs

▪ Nina & Bill Koppelman in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Nina & Bill Koppelman in honor of Judi Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Nina & Bill Koppelman in honor of The Confirmands

▪ Nina & Bill Koppelman in honor of The High School Graduates

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in honor of Alice & Victor Fornari on the occasion of the birth of their grandson

▪ Jackie & Andy Aaron and Family in memory of Dr. Robert S. Aaron

▪ Jackie & Andy Aaron in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Bob Cummins and Serena Cummins in memory of Nat Epstein

▪ Mary Alice Dobbin in memory of Leon Dobbin

▪ Mary Alice Dobbin in memory of Hannah Dobbin

▪ Judith Greene in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Dorothy and Ed Greenbaum in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Barbara Haplerin Selling in memory of William Halperin

▪ Barbara & Howard Herman in memory of Lillian D. Herman

▪ Nina & Bill Koppelman in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Rita Perman in memory of Richard Perman

▪ Donna & Bill Peirez in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Mary & Bruce Rabiner in memory of Matias Gruszecki

▪ Mary & Bruce Rabiner in memory of Fay Rabiner

▪ Bobbie Rosenzweig in memory of Irving Rosenzweig

▪ Bobbie Rosenzweig in memory of Julius Hahn

▪ Lori and Jeffrey Sion and Florence Sokol in memory of David Sokol

▪ Ruth Shear in memory of Max Tannenbaum

▪ Marjorie Smith in memory of Paul Bennett Smith

▪ Elaine Springer in memory of Leonard Litwin

▪ Elaine Springer in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Susan & Mark Stumer and Family in memory of Gladys Stumer

▪ The Sutin Family in memory of Barry Schneider

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Ira Altfeder

▪ Jerry & Roger Tilles in memory of Leonard Litwin

▪ Adrienne & Jeffrey Widell in memory of Nina Widell

HERMAN & ROSE MANNEY ZARIN FAMILY YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND ▪ Susan Pomerantz in honor of

Ruth & Myron Pomerantz on the occasion of their 68th wedding anniversary


T R I B U T E F U N D D O N A T I O N S March 31 – June 30, 2017

▪ Dina & Ben Potter in honor of Mike Zarin on the occasion of his birthday

▪ The Zarin Family in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Renee & Michael Zarin in memory of Rose Manney Zarin

▪ Renee & Michael Zarin in memory of Fannie Belkin Kroll

▪ Renee & Michael Zarin in memory of Daniel Kroll

SISTERHOOD ROSE WOLF FLORAL AND ONEG SHABBAT FUND ▪ Elizabeth & Justin Mirro and

Family in honor of Sophie Mirro on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Gayle & George Monaster in honor of Judi Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Elliot Rosenzweig in honor of Judi Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Barbara & William Aronson and family in memory of Rachel Kofsky

▪ Carole Aronson in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Leslie Barshop in memory of Larry Lieberman

▪ Laurel Cebulski in memory of Jennie Berman Hirschorn

▪ Barbara Levi Frank in memory of Inge Levi and Eric Levi

▪ Judith Goldstein in memory of Phoebe Gozan

▪ Alan Greene in memory of Dorothy Greene

▪ Lois & Ben Hayon in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Marion Klein in memory of Elaine Klein

▪ Christine and Fred Knauer in memory of Royal Henson

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory Michael Pomerantz

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory of Sadie Pomerantz

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory of Alexander Abrams

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory of Rosalie Abrams

▪ Ina & Mark Kupferberg and family in memory of Lillian Kalender

▪ Ina & Mark Kupferberg and family in memory of Leonard Kalender

▪ Ina & Mark Kupferberg and family in memory of Beverly Plotsky

▪ Ina & Mark Kupferberg in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Miriam Mohr in memory of Paul F. Wollner

▪ Nancy & Eric Mohr in memory of Harold H. Mohr

▪ Nancy & Eric Mohr in memory of Ethel Wolf Larick

▪ Nancy & Eric Mohr in memory of Emmanuel Larick

▪ Nancy & Eric Mohr in memory of Joseph Kloville

▪ Sandy & Stuart Lubert in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Elizabeth & Lawrence Pinsky in memory of Dora Lear

▪ Bobbie Rosenzweig in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in memory of Susan Ross

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Elaine Springer in memory of Angela Schwimmer

GARDEN FUND ▪ Eileen & Steve Walk in honor

of Martin Einhorn upon his installation as Brotherhood President

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in honor of Sandy and Stuart Lubert on the occasion of their anniversary

▪ Erica & Jeff Hessel in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Elaine Springer in memory of Angela Schwimmer

A HOUSE OF WORSHIPBeit T’filahPRAYER BOOK FUND ▪ Sandie Antar in honor of Nina

Kopelman on the occasion of the engagement of her daughter Lauren Werner to David Vilmain

▪ The Heller and Lenga families in honor of Joel Heller on the occasion of his birthday

▪ Sharon & Carl Abraham in memory of Solomon Abraham

▪ The Chodosch Family in memory of Abram S. Rosen

▪ Stewart Chodosch in memory of David Chodosch

▪ Stuart Diamond in memory of Ann Coppersmith

▪ Myra Feder in memory Carey Pek

▪ Mr & Mrs. Robert Gilbert in memory of Albert Gilbert

▪ Elaine Markowitz in memory of Stanley Markowitz

▪ Norma Mauro in memory of Carmine J. Mauro, M.D.

▪ Lori Schwartz in memory of Rebecca Horowitz

▪ Barbara & Richard Shapiro in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Cheryl Walder in memory of Leonard Walder

▪ Cheryl Walder in memory of Mabelle London

TORAH BOOK FUND ▪ Lois and Joel Heller in honor of

Jolie Rae Lenga on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Lois and Joel Heller in honor of Joel Henry Lenga on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

▪ The Lubert Family in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Sandy and Stuart Lubert in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Elaine Markowitz in memory of Stanley Markowitz

▪ Elizabeth & Justin Mirro in memory of Simon Alexander Grolnick, MD

REPAIRING OUR WORLDTikkun OlamSISTERHOOD HELEN ZANER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND FUND ▪ Ann Finkelstein in honor of Judi

Rosenzweig on the occasion of her retirement

▪ Ann Finkelstein in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Jill & Lee Corson in memory of Michael Levine

▪ Marilyn Egna in memory of Max Siegel

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Helen Zaner

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Louis Zaner

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Rose Zaner

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of David Greenawalt

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Joan Hessekiel

▪ Ann Finkelstein in memory of Murray Klein

▪ Dorothy Grunebaum in memory of Goldie B. Marx

▪ Martin Hofferet in memory of Ceil Hoffert

▪ Carolyn & Paul Knepfer in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Richard Kopelman in memory of Leona Kopelman

▪ Helen S. Levtian in memory of Mae Sacks

▪ Chester Pickman in memory of Hattie Pickman

▪ Fran Pickman in memory of L. Harry Pickman

▪ Ina, Mark and Emily Pochtar in memory of Bertha Pollack

▪ Eileen Sanford in memory of Helen Zaner

▪ Beth Schneider in memory of Pearl Beagelman

▪ Leonore Susswein in memory of Selma Hochman

JTC MIDNIGHT RUN ▪ Renee Block in memory of

Leonard Litwin

MITZVAH OF THE MONTH FUND ▪ Leslie & Ed Benjamin in honor of

Noah Berkowitz on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

▪ Lori & Donald Haber in honor of Jane Stone, Sheila Aronson, Rabbi Tara Feldman and Stuart Botwinick

▪ Paige & Kirk Lenga in honor of Jolie Lenga and Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah

▪ Marcel Lenga in honor of Jolie Lenga and Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah

▪ Sheryl & Ira Fishman in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Carole, Johanna and Marissa Goodman in memory of Ethel Graine

▪ Rose Grunther in memory of Harold Brustien

SHELDON MEISNBERG SERVICE AWARD FUND ▪ Deborah Meisenberg in memory

of Sylvia Meisenberg


March 31 – June 30, 2017 T R I B U T E F U N D D O N A T I O N S

JENNY SPIELMAN SOCIAL ACTION FUND ▪ Fran Swan in memory of Ruth

Swan ▪ Gail & Paul Levy and Family in

memory of Lila Carr

MUSIC AND CULTURAL FUNDSTarbut Beit ElohimELSIE K. RUDIN JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND ▪ John & Herbert Hirsch-Leiman in

honor of Sandy Caplan’s “Special” Birthday

▪ John & Herbert Hirsch-Leiman in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ John & Herbert Hirsch-Leiman in memory of Richard Hirsch

▪ Cheryl Walder in memory Blanche Kay

ROBERT S. BOAS MUSIC FUND ▪ Sheilia Lenga in honor of Jolie and

Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah

▪ Jan Pomerantz and Alan Pomerantz and families in honor of the 90th birthday of our mother Ethel Pomerantz

▪ Temple Beth-El Sisterhood in honor of Cantor Lisa Hest for her participation at the Sisterhood Retreat

▪ Lorraine Abramson in memory of Louis Chuzmir

▪ Glenda Artsis in memory of Glenn Allan

▪ Margaret & Philip Bresnick in memory of Beatrice Sheinfeld

▪ Barbara & Howard Herman in memory of Aline Helfer

▪ John & Herb Hirsch-Leiman in memory of Richard Hirsch

▪ Jack Levins in memory of Henry Newman

▪ Jack Levins in memory of Robert Boas

▪ Patricia Markowitz in memory of Harry Markowitz

▪ Patricia Markowitz in memory of Benjamin Halpert

▪ Gayle Milton & Michael Zeller in memory of Barbara Zeller

▪ Cheryl & Brad Oken and Family, Stuart Weiss and Leslie Motiwaller and Family in memory of Fredric Weiss

▪ Ethel S. Pomerantz in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ The Stevens/Schneidman Family in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Marjorie Smith in memory of Eve Smith

▪ Marjorie Smith in memory of Paul Bennett Smith

INVESTMENT FUND ▪ Alan Greene in memory of David

Greene

RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND ▪ Debbie & Doug Bernstein in

honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Linda Diamond in honor of the Confirmation and Graduation classes

▪ Mary Alice Dobbin in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Michele & Sheldon Ganz in honor of Rabbi’s Tara & Meir Feldman

▪ Nadine & Scott Goldstein in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum for officiating in our granddaughter Gemma’s baby naming

▪ Elaine Harris in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Paige & Kirk Lenga in honor of Jolie Lenga & Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah

▪ Terri & Paul Levin in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Alan Linder in honor of Sophia Wotman on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah and in memory of her grandmother Anita Wotman and her uncle Paul Wotman


▪ Ellen Myerson in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Rochelle Rosenbloom in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Judi & Elliot Rosenzweig in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Beth Schneider in honor of Jordyn Myer on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

▪ Karen Siegel in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Springer in honor of Rabbi Meir Feldman on the occasion of his birthday

▪ Ruth & Paul Stitelman in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Rebecca & David Wotman and Sophia and Laurie and David Wotman and family in honor of Michael Wotman on the occasion of his marriage to Rebecca Wolinsky

▪ Dr. & Mrs. Elliott Barish in memory of Esther Raviv

▪ Sue Deutsch in memory of Bernard Deutsch

▪ Linda Diamond in memory of Herb Weiner

▪ Iris Feldman in memory of Dorothy Nathan

▪ Phyllis Fischer in memory of Robert Goldman

▪ Darya Grebelkes in memory of Gitle Sternilova

▪ Lawrence Gross in memory of Martin Kohn

▪ Lawrence Gross in memory of Gerald G. Gross

▪ Dorothy Grunebaum in memory of Cora Grunebaum

▪ Eileen & Arthur Hirsh in memory of Dorothy Hirsh

▪ Eileen & Arthur Hirsh in memory of Syde Goetz

▪ Philip Kaplan in memory of Cynthia Kaplan

▪ Annette Lorber in memory of Odilo Burkart

▪ Scott Mauro in memory of Barry Schneider

▪ Morton Perlman in memory of Barbara Perlman


▪ Carole Safenowitz in memory of Aaron Safenowitz

▪ Stuart Schecter in memory of Doris Schecter

▪ Beth Schneider in memory of Mac Beagelman

▪ Beth Schneider in memory of Maurice Schapiro

▪ Beth Schneider in memory of Barry Schneider

▪ Vicki Silver in memory of Isabel Fireman and Gabriel Silver

▪ Tavia Trusch and Zachary Mellado in memory of Howard Trusch

▪ Laurie & David Wotman in memory Anita Fruend Wotman

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND ▪ Jane Cohen in honor of Cantor

Vladimir Lapin ▪ Donna Ganzer in honor of Rabbi

Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Elaine Harris in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Paige & Kirk Lenga in honor of Jolie Lenga & Jack Lenga on the occasion of their B’nei Mitzvah


▪ Beth Schneider in honor of Rabbi Elle Muhlbaum on the occasion of her installation

▪ Club Chai in memory of Milton Tamarin

▪ Bobbi & Martin Einhorn in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Shari & David Isacowitz in memory of Angela Schwimmer

▪ Carolyn & Paul Knepfer in memory of Fannie Epstein

▪ Richard Kopelman in memory of Dr. Seymour Koteen

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory of Muriel Hirschberg

▪ Alyse Kosarin in memory of Jack Hirschberg

▪ Elaine Markowitz in memory of Anita Nixen


▪ Ethel S, Pomerantz in memory of Abraham Sanders

▪ Beth Schneider in memory of Leona Schneider

▪ Iris Sutz in memory of Benjamin Sutz

▪ Patti Sutz in memory of Benjamin Sutz


T R I B U T E F U N D D O N A T I O N S March 31 – June 30, 2017

RABBIS’ CIRCLE GOLDSandra Atlas BassMarjorie Gershwind Fiverson& Stephen FiversonHelen & Alan GreeneEleanor JaffeIna & Mark KupferbergLeonard Litwin*Melissa & Michael Weinbaum

RABBIS’ CIRCLE SILVERLeila & David CentnerJackie & Erik GershwindDeborah & Stuart LempertJoyanna MarxBonnie SiegelJane & Gary StoneThe Tilles Family

RABBIS’ CIRCLELouise FeldmanAndrea & Robert FortunoffLilo Leeds*Nancy A. MarksBonnie & Bennett RechlerThe Tilles Family

BENEFACTOR’S FORUMMary Alice DobbinErica Prager & Jeff HesselTerri & Paul LevinRona & Sidney MillerSusan & Harvey MorganLois & Robert PergamentLinda & Michael SchmelzerAmy & Charles SpielmanRenée & Michael ZarinRon & Jane Zimmerman

LEADERSHIP CABINETMichelle & Ralph Heiman

PRESIDENT’S COUNCILJacalyn & Andy AaronLeslie & Franklin AbramsErica Groshen & Chris BazinetJudi & Jay BosworthDebbie & Doug BernsteinBrotherhoodClub ChaiLisa Reisfield & Frank CilluffoChristina & Allen CohenMaxine & Harvey ColchamiroAbby & Andrew CrissesSerena & Robert CumminsCindy GoldAndrea & Laurence GoldfarbLola GoldringLeslie & Gary GranoffSonia & Calvin GreenbaumGary GreenfieldSheryl & Ed GinsbergEileen & Arthur HirshSandra & Bruce KafenbaumMarcie & Gary KesnerNina & Bill KoppelmanMarjorie & Michael KurciasGloria & Jerry LandsbergDonna & David LesterJudi & Jay LindenJudith & Michael LipsteinSusan MerinoffElizabeth & Justin MirroGayle & George MonasterLester PennerEthel PomerantzJudi & Elliot RosenzweigSharon & Philip RossSharon & Howard RothLori Beth & David SchwartzFaith & Robert SterlingHelene & Daniel Sterling

SUSTAINING MEMBERRenee & Burton* BlockLorna BodianCarol BursteinLawrence DavidsonLinda DiamondSusan & Alan FinkelsteinAudrey & Ralph Friedner

Janice & Robert GenserLucille GlasserSally & Greg KellerRichard KopelmanBarbara & Alvin LebensfeldSandy & Stuart LubertJoan R. SaltzmanLee & Murray SeemanJulie Levy & Matthew TroppJoan & Sol WachtlerRabbi Renni Altman & Richard WenderLeonard Zigelbaum

BUILDERIra Altfeder*Carole AronsonSandie Feinman AntarCarol BursteinJeanette BrooksLorna BodianAnn FinkelsteinIris & Steve FeldmanRandi Weiler & Steven FriedlandDonna GanzerVivian Kafantaris & Ivan HandBarbara & Howard HermanHelene HerzigShari & Steven HopeIna & Paul HymanMargaret & Seymour IkensonRith KoeppelMichelle Schimel & David LeimanJill & Doug MadenbergJeri & Kenneth MendelsohnDana & Richard MenkerChristine & Peter MetzNanci & Paul MillerFelisa & Julius MyerJill & Mario RanieriSusan & Mark StumerJane & Matthew TuckerGilda & Mark Wolf

GUARDIANSharon & CJ AbrahamAnonymousElaine & Daniel BrownsteinMargery & Stewart ChodoschAlice & Victor FornariSybil Cohen-GlazerSusan Klat & Andrew EcksteinSandra & Fred GretchAlda & Bernard HarmonJudaicia ShopSusan KlatChris & Fred KnauerLinda* & Steven KoteenNancy & Allan LowenkronMichelle & Stuart SchecterElaine SpringerElizabeth & Harry Wachen

SUPPORTERMaxine, Ejaz, Jared & Troy AhmedRandee & Michael AlbertJoyce & Barry AppelmanLaura Auerbach

Paul BerkRita Bleetstein*Lea & Sandy CaplanJane CohenShirley CutlerRabbis Tara & Meir FeldmanHarriet FeldmannCarol & Robert GilbertSondra Sturim & Brian GlueckJoan & Lawrence HahnElaine HarrisEmanuel Heimberg*John & Herb Hirsch-LeimanPriscilla & Ira KleinbergWendy & Larry KramerPaige & Kirk LengaHelen LevitanDorothy LipskyFlorence LubaElaine MarkowitzMarsha & Rudy MayersEllen M. MeyersonIris MorrisHelene & Harold NelsonClaire RiversBobbie RosenzweigDebbie & Michael SandersBeth SchneiderAva & David SteinerJane & Jay StempelSuzanne StoneLeonore SussweinDebbie & David SutinRuth & Milton TamarinDorrit TitleEileen & Steven WalkFern & Mitchell WeissStephanie Weiss-TavroffThea Zuckerman

FRIENDRuth AboulafiaGlenda ArtsisMarion Gerrick CohenBarbara GharemaniPhyllis GildstonRosalie & Raymond GoodmanIrene KingJamie & Jeff LazarLori Levi & Natacha GonzalezKaren RubinDebbie E. Jansen & Donald SussmanTavia Trusch MelladoAlex & Matthew MoshenLinda RiceEdith & Alvin RudorferGabby & Steve VerkmanCheryl WalderRaquel & Steven WeinbergDoron WeissmanTyler & Jesse Witt

* Of Blessed Memory

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN2017–2018As of June 30, 2017


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DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR HOME? ▪ Mezuzot

▪ Albums: Baby, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding

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▪ Candles for Shabbat, Havdalah, Holidays, Yahrzeit

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▪ Challah Platter, Board, Knife, Cover

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Meir Feldman & Tara FeldmanSenior RabbisElle Muhlbaum Assistant RabbiJerome K. DavidsonRabbi EmeritusVladimir LapinCantorLisa HestCantor EmeritaRonald M. EpsteinPresidentStuart BotwinickExecutive Director

Vicki PerlerDirector of Early Childhood EducationMartin EinhornPresident, BrotherhoodIna Kupferberg & Judi RosenzweigProgram Coordinators, SisterhoodCarolyn & Paul KnepferCo-Presidents, Club ChaiJordana LevineChair, FamilyhoodLeah FriedPresident, Jr. Temple ClubJacob P. Rudin z”l Rabbi Emeritus

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE FOR ST. AL’S FOOD PANTRYSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017@ 11:00 AM

Join with other Temple members to fill bags with Thanksgiving food items for delivery to the St. Aloysius Food Pantry. Learn about hunger in our community-and do something about it! This is a family friendly event. Children are encouraged to attend.

Please bring the following donations to the temple on November 19 or drop them off at the temple office prior to the event.

S Canned vegetables (corn, string beans)

S Black beans – canned or dry S Canned fruit S Cookies, pound cake S Parmalat milk boxes S Apple juice (no glass bottles

please)

S Oatmeal (any variety) S 24 oz. cooking oil (no larger

please) S Jell-O S Jelly S Crackers, tortilla chips S 1 or 2lbs of rice S Paper towels, napkins

Please be sure to limit contributions to this list and ensure that all products are well dated.

This is an especially worthwhile experience for children.

HOLIDAY FEED THE FAMILIES PROJECTSunday, December 17, 2017 @ 9:00 AM

Please help ease the hunger of local families in need by providing them with complete holiday dinners. A complete meal costs only $25.00 per family. Families will be selected by the Hispanic Community of Great Neck, the Mount Olive Baptist Church, the St. Aloysius Food Pantry, the First Baptist Church, and local senior citizens’ homes.

You can also participate in a wonderful hands-on tzedakah experience by helping to package and deliver the dinners on Sunday, December 17.

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