THE BULLETIN TEMPLE SHOLOM OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT www.templesholom.com 203-869-7191 April - May - June 2014 Nisan/Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5774 “THE BROKEN AND THE WHOLE” Scholar in Residence Weekend - May 18 TH , 2014 with Rabbi Charles Sherman & Rabbi Erez Sherman It’s been five years since Rabbi Erez Sherman, our Rabbinic Intern, left Temple Sholom for the warmer climate of Los Angeles, California. Since then, he and wife Rabbi Nicole Guzik have been very busy, each of them excelling at two different LA synagogues and expanding their family to include daughter Annie and son Zachary. We are excited to welcome Erez back to Temple Sholom to share his family’s story with us. Erez will be joined by his father, Rabbi Charles Sherman who is on a book tour for his recently released memoir, “The Broken and the Whole”. This uplifting book chronicles the story of the Sherman’s oldest son Eyal, who suffered a stroke at age four, leaving him a quadriplegic and vent dependent. Today, Eyal is an accomplished artist who paints with a brush in his mouth. “Some years ago, I began talking publicly about our family story. I was somewhat surprised when people would come up to me afterward and say they related to my journey. And it wasn’t just people who had a sick or disabled child. It seems, that for all of us, at some point, something unexpected, unwanted comes into our lives,” said Rabbi Charles Sherman. Join us for Shabbat dinner on Friday, May 16th at 7:30pm when Erez and his father will speak about their incredible journey. “This is truly an unforgettable and amazing story–heart wrenching, inspiring, and ultimately reassuring. There’s no denying the searing pain of heartbreak, but also no denying the strength of the human spirit to carry on. I can’t imagine a person that this wonderful book won’t touch. I loved reading every page.” – Wolf Blitzer, CNN anchor To register, please contact Alice Schoen, 203-542-7165 The suggested donation is $18.00 per person. BROADWAY REVUE An Annual Tradition SUNDAY, JUNE 1 ST 4:00PM Featuring Cantor Asa, special guest artists and more… 2 nd ANNUAL GOLF & TENNIS OUTING TUESDAY, JUNE 10 TH AT Fairview Country Club, 1241 King St, Greenwich, CT 06831
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THE BULLETINTEMPLE SHOLOM OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT
www.templesholom.com 203-869-7191
April - May - June 2014 Nisan/Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5774
“THE BROKEN AND THE WHOLE” Scholar in Residence Weekend - May 18TH, 2014 with Rabbi Charles Sherman & Rabbi Erez Sherman
It’s been five years since
Rabbi Erez Sherman, our
Rabbinic Intern, left
Temple Sholom for the
warmer climate of Los
Angeles, California. Since
then, he and wife Rabbi
Nicole Guzik have been
very busy, each of them
excelling at two different LA synagogues and expanding
their family to include daughter Annie and son Zachary.
We are excited to welcome Erez back to Temple Sholom
to share his family’s story with us. Erez will be joined by
his father, Rabbi Charles Sherman who is on a book tour
for his recently released memoir, “The Broken and the
Whole”. This uplifting book chronicles the story of the
Sherman’s oldest son Eyal, who suffered a stroke at age
four, leaving him a quadriplegic and vent dependent.
Today, Eyal is an accomplished artist who paints with
a brush in his mouth. “Some years ago, I began talking
publicly about our family story. I was somewhat surprised
when people would come up to me afterward and say
they related to my journey. And it wasn’t just people who
had a sick or disabled child. It seems, that for all of us, at
some point, something unexpected, unwanted comes into
our lives,” said Rabbi Charles Sherman.
Join us for Shabbat dinner on Friday, May 16th at 7:30pm
when Erez and his father will speak about their incredible
journey.
“This is truly an unforgettable and amazing story–heart
wrenching, inspiring, and ultimately reassuring. There’s
no denying the searing pain of heartbreak, but also no
denying the strength of the human spirit to carry on. I
can’t imagine a person that this wonderful book won’t
touch. I loved reading every page.”
– Wolf Blitzer, CNN anchor
To register, please contact Alice Schoen, 203-542-7165 The suggested donation is $18.00 per person.
BROADWAY REVUEAn Annual Tradition
SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST 4:00PM
Featuring Cantor Asa, special guest artists
and more…
2nd ANNUAL GOLF &
TENNIS OUTINGTUESDAY, JUNE 10TH AT
Fairview Country Club, 1241 King St, Greenwich, CT 06831
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Temple Sholom Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Mitchell M. Hurvitz
Senior Rabbi
Hillel E. Silverman
Rabbi Emeritus
David Saiger
Assistant Rabbi
Asa Fradkin
Cantor
Eileen Robin
Executive Director
Lori Baden
Associate Executive Director
Phyllis Lyons
Nursery School Director
Fran Pearlman
Interim Director of Education
Ezra Konigsberg
Ritual Director
Alice Schoen
Congregational Coordinator
Dan Green
President
Debbie Daum
Sisterhood President
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY RABBI MITCH CAN BE REACHED ON THE AFTER HOURS PHONE BY CALLING(203) 869-7191 EXT. 3
At the core of our Passover observance is our belief that our future can be better than the present and that humanity has the potential to change for the better: “Now we are slaves. Next year we will be free.” We cannot be free unless we believe in the possibility of change for the better. The wicked child of the Haggadah is the cynical voice that argues that Passover is an illusion; that nothing really changes. And because nothing changes for the better, why then observe this holiday? But, the response to cynicism is we can be the difference makers, and we can in fact make this night different than all other nights. Jews observed Passover within the bowels of Nazi Concentration Camps. Their eyes stinging from tears and the
smoke of the crematorium. They nevertheless held onto their unshakable faith in redemption. In Bergen-Belsen the Jews baked Matzah and Rabbi Israel Spira led a Seder. Amidst the degradation he shared hope when he declared: “Tonight we have only matzah. We have no moments of relief; not a moment of respite for our humiliated spirits.... But do not despair, my young friends.... For this is also the beginning of our redemption. We once were slaves who served Pharaoh in Egypt….But we were freed. We, who are witnessing the darkest night in history; the lowest moment of civilization; will also witness the great light of redemption...” Rabbi Spira’s words and faith let our people celebrate Passover within hell itself. This is the paradox of our Jewish faith. Our historical experiences have nurtured our faith in redemption, for we have needed to choose, and choose again, eternal hope vs. the temporal darkness that might afflict us. The Haggadah reminds us that in “every generation they rise up to destroy us, but God saves us from their hands.” God saves us because we choose hope and we pursue the possibilities, each and every moment, to bring about a better world to live in. Zissen Pesach, Rabbi Mitch
FROM OUR RABBI
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Rabbi Mitch shows the Torah up close at a recent PJ Shabbat.
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We all have our Passover traditions. As a child, I was fortunate
to spend many Passover seders with my grandparents, aunts,
cousins and numerous other relatives in Israel. It was always
festive, the food was delicious and there was something very
special about being in the Holy Land during Passover. After
my grandparents passed away, I went less often—and not
during Passover—but as the holiday approaches each year my
thoughts always go back to those wonderful seders in Israel.
A few week ago, I travelled to Israel on an emergency trip to
see my aunt who was very ill. It had been more than six years
since my last visit and I was disappointed in myself that it
took a family emergency to get me to go. When I arrived in
Tel Aviv, I saw a city I hardly recognized.
Construction cranes tower over the landscape as newer and
grander high rise buildings are added to an already impressive
skyline. What was once a desert is now a miracle of a modern
city that could easily be mistaken for Dallas or Phoenix.
We saw the impressive new opera house. The Tayelet is
bursting with life as Israelis are jogging, walking, playing
Kadima, socializing or just enjoying the beach.
My aunt was cared for in a new, state of the art hospital in
Petach Tikvah. If not for all the spoken Hebrew, and some
Arabic, you would think you were at Greenwich Hospital.
Young, bright and enthusiastic doctors treated her. An equally
dedicated, intelligent and understanding nurse named
Mahmoud cared for her and regularly updated us about her
condition after we returned each day. Arabs and Jews, being
cared for and by one another. There was even a kosher
McDonalds in a food court at the hospital, much to my
brother’s delight. Yes, miracles happen here.
Each year we end our Passover seder enthusiastically stating
“next year in Jerusalem”. I encourage all of you to one day
make good on the promise and visit the miracle that is Israel.
Have a happy Pesach, Dan Green
Weekend with Rabbi Charles & Rabbi Erez Sherman Broadway/Golf & Tennis Outing From Our Rabbi Note from Our President/From the Executive Director’s Desk Upcoming Programs Past Highlights
Selma Maisel Nursery School/Youth Judah BBYO/Temple Sholom Religious School April Calendar May Calendar June Calendar Mazel Tov to our B‘nai Mitzvah Donations/New Members/Purim
IN THIS ISSUE...It has been almost a year since I joined the Temple Sholom community. In that year, I have smiled at the excitement of the nursery school children as they walk through the lobby, watched the interaction of our religious school students, enjoyed the beauty of the music in the chapel and sanctuary, and joined with families as they prepared for simchas or dealt with a loss. Temple Sholom has been the embracing and diverse Jewish community that I was looking for.I sincerely look forward to meeting many more people during the coming year. I invite you to:
• Attend an event at Temple Sholom. • Try something you never tried to before.• Invite a friend when you come to a speaker
or Shabbat service.• Play golf or tennis at our outing in June. • Participate in a social action project. • Stop by my office to introduce yourself and we can
talk about an activity that will engage YOU in this multifaceted community.
Wishing you a Zissen Pesach. Eileen Robin
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK
A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENTA NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
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Celebrate Passover with your Temple Sholom Family!
SISTERHOOD ANNUAL LAG B’OMER TRIP Wednesday, May 7th
Join us for a brief service followed by breakfast.
Passover Services
Tuesday, April 15th 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 16th 10:00AM
Monday, April 21st 10:00AM
Tuesday, April 22nd 10:00AM,
Yizkor Aprox 10:30AM
2ND NIGHT OF PASSOVER MUSICAL SEDER Tuesday, April 15th at 6:00PM Sing your heart out at our musical Seder with Rav David, Cantor Asa and Music Specialist Adam Feder. $50 per adult, $25 for children 5-12
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
To register contact, michele.strauss@
templesholom.com or call (203)542-7161
1st Annual FamilyField Day
Sunday, May 18th
10:30am – 12:30pm at Carmel Academy
Featuring Relay Races, Games, Facepainting, a BBQ and more
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PAST HIGHLIGHTS
Project Ezra
A Magical Evening
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Party Planning ShowcaseAuthor Phyllis Chesler Presents
Her Book “An American Bride in Kabul”
Cantor Asa Leads an Interfaith Choir at AJC’S Annual Diversity Breakfast
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SELMA MAISEL NURSERY SCHOOL
YOUTH
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Celebrating Tu b’shvat
Creating Personal Masterpieces for the new Sholom Lounge
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JUDAH BBYO
TEMPLE SHOLOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
1800 BBYO’s teens learn CPR
on the football field
Rav David addresses 2500 teens,
staff and supporters at the social
action plenary event
Judah BBYO’s 1st delegation
to an International Convention
Judah surprises Rav David with a
birthday cake at Israeli cooking night
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4th Graders Build Israel Out of Clay 6th Graders
Make Hamantaschen
3rd Graders Look for Israel
Gan Learns about Purim
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SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
1 11:00amItsy Bitsy12:00pmLunch n’ Learn
2 3 4 6:30pm Services7:04pmCandle lighting
5 9:00am Torah Study10:00amWilliam Shabecoff Bar Mitzvah
6 8:30am Minyan9:00amAdult Ed Workshop with Rabbi Mitch
289:00am Torah Study10:00am Services Eastern European Trip Departs
298:30am Minyan
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Mazel Tov to our B‘nai Mitzvah
April 5, 2014
William ShabecoffSon of Deborah and Peter Shabecoff
Brother of Ted and Alex
April 12, 2014
Hunter KornDaughter of Betsy and Doug Korn
Sister of Drew and Lucas
May 3, 2014
Sam GoldmanSon of Gail Samdperil and Alan Goldman
Brother of Alex
April 12, 2014
Joshua Sol LefermanSon of Susan and Marc Leferman
Brother of Drew and Ella
My name is William Shabecoff. I am a 7th grader at Greens
Farms Academy. I love to play both the violin and the piano,
and I also enjoy sailing and golf. For my Mitzvah Project, I am
raising money to plant seeds in a tiny village in Zambia. To me,
becoming a Bar Mitzvah means becoming a true member of
all of my communities.
My name is Hunter Korn. I am a 7th grader at Greenwich
Academy. I enjoy many sports and activities including crew,
basketball, chess, and robotics. In the summer, I go to a sleepaway
camp in Maine called Fernwood. For my Bat Mitzvah project, I
worked and volunteered with special needs kids at a program
called Friendship Circle. I am also a teen advisor for a charity that
is building a school for chess in Uganda. I have set up a fund for
my Bat Mitzvah so I can donate money to both of these causes
that are important to me.
Sam Goldman is in 7th grade at the Stanwich School. He enjoys
swimming, skiing, golfing and playing the trumpet. Sam spends
summers at Camp Indian Acres in Fryeburg, Maine. Committed
to a life of doing Mitzvot, Sam volunteers at various activities
including Temple Sholom Religious School as a Madrich, working
for Person-to-Person at St. Lukes and Cooking for the Homeless.
Sam plans to continue in the practice of performing Mitzvoth and
giving Tzedakah as a Jewish adult. To Sam, becoming a
Bar Mitzvah means being part of a tradition rich in history and
sharing this experience with family and friends.
My name is Joshua Leferman. I am a seventh grader at
Bi—Cultural Day School. I have earned my black belt in karate,
love to draw and solve word puzzles, play basketball for the
Stamford Peace League and enjoy playing videogames in my
free time. For my Bar Mitzvah project, I am collecting baseball
caps and fun socks to donate to the Bennett Cancer Center for
patients who are undergoing treatment. I chose my project to
honor the memory of my Grandma Nancy. Becoming a Bar
Mitzvah means that I will mature beyond my past and look
towards my future.
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April 26, 2014
AJ AsnessSon of Carol and Brad
Brother of Will, Tess and Melanie
May 10, 2014
Isaac GrodinSon of Lisa and Brian
Brother of Harris and Ruby
AJ is a 7th grader at Rye Country Day School. He loves playing
and watching all sports, but hockey is his greatest passion. He
plays goalie for both his school team and the Rye Rangers. AJ
enjoys summers at Camp Laurel South. For his Mitzvah Project,
AJ volunteers at Neighbor to Neighbor both sorting the
clothing and stacking the food pantry shelves. To AJ, becoming
a Bar Mitzvah means accepting a role as a part of the Jewish
community and taking responsibility for carrying on
Jewish traditions.
My name is Isaac Grodin. I am a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle
School. I love basketball, soccer, skiing and playing the piano.
I enjoy hanging with my friends and my summers at Camp
Wayne. For my Mitzvah Project, I have been visiting and passing
out small gifts to the young patients at Maria Fareri Children’s
Hospital…something I’ve been doing since I’m 5. For me,
becoming a Bar Mitzvah is about tradition, commitment
and maturity.
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Mazel Tov to our B‘nai MitzvahMay 10, 2014
Jacob Gordon SavitzSon of Alisa and Peter Savitz
Brother of Sarah and Olivia
May 31, 2014
Rachel SachsDaughter of Meryl and David Sachs
Sister of Jake and Aidan
June 7, 2014
Yvette WolpoDaughter of Janice and Stephen Wolpo
My name is Jacob Savitz. I am a 7th grader at The King School.
I love playing sports, especially basketball, baseball and flag
football. I spend my summers at Camp Caribou in Maine. I worked
at Neighbor to Neighbor for my community service project,
helping them organize clothes and food for under privileged
people. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means accepting adult
responsibility in my Jewish community. I will continue to give
back to those in need.
My name is Rachel Sachs. I am a 7th grader at Blind Brook
Middle School. I like to play sports, dance and hang out with my
friends. During the summer I go to Timber Lake Camp. For my
Mitzvah project I volunteered at Neighbor to Neighbor which
is a food and clothing bank where I helped organize clothing
and food for families that are in need. Becoming a B’nai Mitzvah
means having responsibility and becoming a woman in the
Jewish community.
My name is Yvette Wolpo, a 7th grader at Turn of River Middle
School in Stamford. I enjoy drawing and many sports including
skiing, archery, karate, biking, swimming and rock climbing.
I know that many children have less access to good meals
over the summer months when school is out. That is why I am
collecting food for the local food pantry as my Mitzvah project.
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means an even stronger connection and
commitment to the Jewish people and to everything our religion
teaches us.
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May 17, 2014
Jakob Michael FalusSon of Rachel and Jeff
Brother of Rebecca and Charlotte
My name is Jakob Falus but people call me Kobi. I am a 7th grader
at Central Middle School. I enjoy video games, skiing, football,
swimming, guitar, trying new things, being silly and hanging out
with my family. I spend my summers at Camp Eisner in Great
Barrington, MA. This year in service to the community I have been
participating in the Madrich program at the religious school
helping the teachers and office staff every Sunday. Becoming a
Bar Mitzvah means I get to carry on the traditions of Judiasm like
my family before me.
May 31, 2014
Gillian GordonDaughter of Toby and Marc Gordon
Sister of Bailey and Elliott
My name is Gillian Gordon. I am a 7th grader at Eastern Middle
School. I spend half of my summers at Camp Laurel South and
the other half traveling with my family. I was also fortunate
enough to have just returned from a trip to Israel with my family
and grandparents. I learned a lot about the history of the
country. My interests are running track, photography and
listening to music. For my Mitzvah project, I am collecting books
to donate to an organization called Neighbor to Neighbor.
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means that I will have more
responsibilities in the Jewish community, and that I will have
to be a better role model.
June 7, 2014
David LowittSon of Jen and Mickey Lowitt
Brother of Andy and Molly
My name is David Lowitt. I am in 7th grade at Eastern Middle
School. I enjoy snowboarding, playing baseball, and playing
Magic the Gathering. I spend my summers at Camp Wekeela.
For my community service project, I am organizing a food drive
for Neighbor to Neighbor. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means I am
responsible for my own actions, and for repairing the world.
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Mazel Tov to our B‘nai Mitzvah
June 21, 2014
Ben SachsSon of Vera and Andrew
Brother of Emily
June 14, 2014
Miles Friedman SavitzSon of Lisa Beth and Adam
Brother of Faran and Samuel
My name is Miles Friedman Savitz. I am a 7th grader at Central
Middle School. I love spending my summers at camp at Laurel
South in Maine. My Mitzvah Project is advocacy for children with
dyslexia. Along with other activities, I am a founding member of
the BBYO Connect Chapter based at Temple Sholom, and a
Madrich at the Religious School.
June 7, 2014
Madeline Jill WeinsteinDaughter of Jennifer and Lee Weinstein
Sister of Andrew and Emily
My name is Madeline Jill Weinstein. I am an 8th Grader at Central
Middle School. I love to ski, run, and play tennis. I am fortunate
to have a wonderful family who always supports me, and a great
group of friends. I attend Camp Laurel in Maine during the
summer, where I enjoy water skiing, dance, sports, and art
classes. I recently traveled throughout Israel with my family who
are from both Israel and the US. It was an incredible experience,
which I will never forget. I have enjoyed preparing for my Bat
Mitzvah, and learning about the meaning behind the prayers I
have learned. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah has taught me that I have
a responsibility in my community, and the importance of
helping others. In May, I will be running in the 2014 Greenwich
Walk/Run for Hope. It is a fundraiser to benefit CANCERcare,
which provides counseling, support groups, resources, and
financial assistance for those affected by cancer. I hope that my
run will help bring awareness to others, and will benefit those
who are in need of medical services and support.My name is Ben Sachs. I am a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle
School. I enjoy playing basketball and soccer. I love spending my
summers at Indian Head Camp. For my Mitzvah Project, I helped
special needs children do athletic activities at “Backyard Sports”.
Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means becoming a Jewish adult and
living up to higher expectations.
On May 28, Rabbi Mitch will be honored by the American Jewish
Committee for his continued support and partnership with the
organization. The event will take place at 6:30 pm at the Ritz Carlton,
Westchester in White Plains. Frank Linde, AJC National and Regional
Board Member is also being honored.
Throughout the years, Rabbi Mitch and Temple Sholom have
partnered with AJC on numerous events. Most recently, Shahar
Azani, the Consul for Media Affairs, Consulate General of Israel in
New York came to speak at Temple Sholom. AJC brought Azani
in to speak on the subject of Israel and the media.Many Temple
Sholom members as well as people from the local community
came out to hear about Azani’s view on the perception, reality and
response of the media, when it comes to Israel. In 2011, David Harris,
AJC’s National Director filled the sanctuary and spoke to a standing
room only crowd.
“When David Harris spoke at Temple Sholom,” said Rabbi Mitch,
“it was a highlight for our community. His insider’s perspective on
the turmoil and transformation in the Middle East was both insightful
and thought provoking. I look forward to continuing our friendship
and partnership with AJC.”
AJC is a Global Jewish Advocacy organization with a mission of
enhancing the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel and to
advance human rights and democratic values in the United States
and around the world.
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RABBI MITCH TO BE HONORED AT AJC GALA
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DONATIONS We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to Temple funds:
Rabbi Mitch
Rabbi Mitch
Rabbi Mitch
IN HONOR OF:
The birth of grandson,
Phillip Ross Levine
The birth of grandson,
Daven William Kohli
Ayla Pearl Rosen’s
1st birthday
Eric Brand’s Bar Mitzvah
Jordan Bellin’s Bar Mitzvah
Seth & Alexandra Bergstein
David Caruso &
Nancie Spector
Derek & Leora Kaufman
Paul & Susan Levine
Peter & Stephanie Appleby
Robert & Dale Rosen
David & Deborah Brand
Scott & Michelle Bellin
IN SUPPORT OF:
Emunah Afula
Jewish Theological Seminary
Sally Feldman
Sally Feldman
IN MEMORY OF:
Ruth Herrmann z’l
Melvin Maisel z’l
Molly Rosen z’l
Patricia Brecher
Selma Maisel
Robert Rosen
IN HONOR OF:
Cantor Asa & Sarah Fradkin
Cantor Asa & Sarah Fradkin
Cantor Asa & Sarah Fradkin
Cantor Asa & Sarah Fradkin
Jordan Bellin’s Bar Mitzvah
Robyn Blaser
Carin Grossman
Jodi Weisz and family
Morris & Debbie Finkelstein
Scott & Michelle Bellin
IN APPRECIATION OF:
Rav David
Peter & Alisa Savitz
ASSISTANT RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Selma Buchsbaum z’l
Frances Buchsbaum z’l
Murray Brounstein z’l
Genevieve Feldman z’l
Joyce Sudhoff z’l
Robert Morris z’l
Nathan Wiener z’l
Eva Merker z’l
Mollie Rosen z’l
Charles Brauer z’l
Irving Siegel z’l
Sam Krischer z’l
Miriam Krischer z’l
Susan Leifer z’l
Eric Isler z’l
Ruth Herrmann z’l
Ruth Herrmann z’l
Robert Steiner z’l
Florence Lewis z’l
Murray Levine z’l
Jacqueline Proner z’l
Sanford Buchsbaum
Sanford Buchsbaum
Neil & Joanne Lippman
Sally Feldman
Sally Feldman
Sandi Morris
Rye Brook Friends
Robert Rosen
Robert Rosen
Richard Brauer
Terri Kaminetsky
Jane Stricker
Jane Stricker
Steven Leifer
Inge Isler
Patricia Brecher
Ronna Sussman
Robert & Anne Ivanhoe
Robert & Dale Rosen
Steven, Terri &
Corey Gelbstein
David & Deborah Brand
IN MEMORY OF:
Barbara Sider z’l
Bellina Vitale z’l
Emanuele Vitale z’l
Murray Brounstein z’l
Robert Morris z’l
Robert Morris z’l
Barney Papkin z’l
Ledicia Kidouchim
Sabbag z’l
Elder H. Stein z’l
Morris Ellenbogen z’l
Lois Green z’l
Esther Pressner z’l
Irving Siegel z’l
David Ginott z’l
Bernard Mounty z’l
Ethel Carmasin z’l
Jacob Holland z’l
Lily Blumberg z’l
Anna Abramsky z’l
Jacob Abramsky z’l
Abraham Maisel z’l
Richard Golden z’l
Bernard Raider z’l
Selma Buchsbaum z’l
Louis Goldstein z’l
Lewis Schwalb z’l
William Sider
Samuel Vitale
Samuel Vitale
Burton & Margie Resnic
Barry & Laurie Siegel
Robert & Joan Mann
Joan Mann
Ralph Sabbag
Gary Stein
Richard Ellenbogen
Rachel Latto
Bernard Pressner
Robyn Blaser
Rona Ginott
Joel Mounty
Carol Lichtenfeld
Ginette Kellner
Joel Blumberg
Selma Maisel
Selma Maisel
Selma Maisel
Anne Ivanhoe
Nancy Raider
Ann Buchsbaum
Natalie Garr
Natalie Garr
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RABBI HURVITZ’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
IN APPRECIATION OF:
IN APPRECIATION OF:
Cantor Asa
The Levine Family
CANTOR ASA’S MUSIC FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Lillian Baron z’l
Milton Baron z’l
Alice Delikat
Alice Delikat
TEMPLE SHOLOM
IN HONOR OF:
Sanford Buchsbaum
Ann Buchsbaum
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DONATIONS We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to Temple funds:
IN MEMORY OF:
Barbara Kaye Weinrach z’l
Rita Ruchman z’l
Ralph Levenson z’l
Andrew Kemeny z’l
Sarah Goldblatt z’l
Ruth Herrmann z’l
Leanore Rosen z’l
Sylvia Miller z’l
George Gross z’l
Mitchell Socher z’l
Kitty Cooper z’l
Harry Kallman z’l
Robert Lilienthal z’l
Freida Strauber z’l
Hyman Strauber z’l
Sheila Adler z’l
Harry Flaks z’l
Michael Samuel Israel z’l
Jo Israel Levinson z’l
Abraham List z’l
Vera Glaser List z’l
Carol List Schwartz z’l
Lee Weingarten z’l
Julius Lipshitz z’l
Craig Goldsweig z’l
Ronald Castle z’l
Irving Weidler z’l
Rose Sall z’l
Jeanette Smith z’l
Helene Katz z’l
Samuel Yablonsky z’l
Melvin London z’l
Sanford Sigoloff z’l
Sam Kirschner z’l
Rose Lipshitz z’l
Barry Landau z’l
Norbert Neumann z’l
Leonard Adler z’l
Bella Lubner z’l
Lillian Seigel z’l
Esther Glickstein z’l
Edward Marks z’l
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Lillian London
Sheri Gellman
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Ellen Wolfson
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Peter Lilienthal
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Francesca Gordon
Joel & Judith Blumberg
Bobbie Silverman
Jennifer Goichman
Jennifer Goichman
Alisa Landau
M. Peter Neumann
Robert Adler
Pam Garner
Rita Edelston
Cynthia Ribak
Jennifer Freedman
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IN MEMORY OF
Irving Seinfeld z’l
IN MEMORY OF
Grace Belkin z’l
Meri Goodman
Robyn Blaser
SISTERHOOD
Robert Morris z’l
IN HONOR OF:
Nicki Markley
Michele Strauss
Ruth Schreiber
In support of Meals
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Barry & Laurie Siegel
In support of BBYO The Levine Family
NORMA PERLSTEIN SOCIAL ACTION FUND
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Lauren & Adam Schwartz
Susan & Ervin Braun
Stuart & Aileen Disick
Aryn & Matt Grossman
PURIM 2014
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SIMCHA CORNER
BEREAVEMENT NOTICES
Daniel Gilbert and Lauren Levine on being named the 2014 recipients of The Weitzman Youth Award for Jewish Philanthropy
Peter and Stephanie Appleby on the birth of their grandson, Daven William Kohli, son of Niki & Kyra Kohli
Sheila Romanowitz on the birth of her first grandson, Harlow Sean Dolan
Andrew and Robin Lifshin on the birth of their granddaugher, Samantha Maren, daughter of Brooke and Adam Goldstein
Barnett and Myra Rothenberg on the birth of their grandson, Jack Edward, son of Michele and Edward Raspler
Rav David on being selected as a Mover and Shaker by The Jewish Ledger
Ronna Sussmanon her grandson Sammy Sussman’s accomplishment of having his musical composition “Etude in G” performed by the Fox Lane High School orchestra
Paul and Susan Levine on the birth of their grandson, Phillip Ross, son of Mark and Chris Levine
Suzanne and Craig Packer on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Sarah
Cantor Asa & Sarah Fradkin and Nicki Markley
on being honored at the Temple Sholom Annual Celebration
Douglas & Paula Gladstone on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Spencer
Robin and Michael Maizes on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Paige
Missy and Scott Tannenbaum on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Marley
Sally and Larry Schneider on the engagement of their son, Jeff, to Allison Hertzberg
Jeremy Weingarten on helping to get a Jewish Student Connection Club started at Blind Brook High School
Sally and Larry Schneider on their son Jeff being a winner in the 2014 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award competition
Richard and Rachel Latto on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Daniel
To the family of Amy Low z'l wife of David; mother of Seth and Allison, daughter of Phyllis & Michael, sister of Samantha
Lisa Benjamin on the loss of her father Josef Ross z'l
Terri Kaminetsky on the loss of her father, Irving Siegel z'l
Gila Lewis on the loss of her aunt, Adele Rothblatt z'l
John Winters on the loss of his father, John Winters z'l, beloved father-in-law of Alisa Landau, and cherished grandfather of Natashea and Lillian
Stephen Fox on the loss of his grandmother, Fay Levine z'l
Meg Russell on the loss of her grandmother, Minna Zella Belfor z'l, cherished great-grandmother of Charlie and Zach
Pat Brecher and her sister Frederica Amstey
on the loss of their mother, Ruth Herrmann z'l, beloved mother-in-law of Steve and Marvin, cherished grandmother of Jennifer and Kenneth, Ethan, Laura, Karen and Cyril, Ross and Trish and great-grandmother of Emma, Sarah, Anna, Celine, Annelise, Isabelle, Logan and Jordan
Joanna Bronfman on the loss of her father, Robert "Bud" I. Steiner z'l, beloved father-in-law of Barry, cherished grandfather of Chase, Michael and Shelby
Lillian London on the loss of her husband, Melvin London z'l, brother of Sherman, father to Judy & Jack, and Nancy & Jay and cherished grandfather of Aaron, Max, Andrew and Harrison
Phyllis Elpern on the loss of her mother, Muriel Levine z'l
Paula Katz McCloskey on the loss of her mother, Helene Irene Katz z'l, beloved mother-in-law to Thomas and cherished grandmother to Alyssa and Jared
Rise Mattler on the passing of her husband Martin z'l, father to Zachary
Kelli Roth on the loss of her father, Richard Dworkin z'l
Renee Litt on the loss of her grandmother, Hilda Lubetkin z’l
Pam Ehrenkranz on the loss of her uncle, Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz z’l
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WHAT IS A YAHRZEIT?
YAHRZEITS April 2014
Meaning “Time of Year” in Yiddish, this anniversary commemorates the death of a loved one. It is symbolized by the recitation of the Kaddish prayer and reading of the names of those dearly departed in the Temple. At home, a candle is lit on the eve of Yahrzeit to represent the soul and burns for 24 hours. Tzedakah, a Hebrew word for righteousness and signifying charity, is offered to the family in the form of gifts, donations, or simply emotional support. In this way, we remember our beloved.Yahrzeit Candles are available for a small donation in the main Temple office.
04/01/2014 (1 Nisan) Aaron J. Oster
04/02/2014 (2 Nisan)Sonya Bernstein, Stephen Floersheimer, Samuel Heller, Esther Laks, Abe Levine, Gordon H. Lissauer, Murray Rosenstock
04/03/2014 (3 Nisan) Leo Baikovitz, Allan Finkel, Arthur Lampke, Max Marshall, Lenore Weidberg
04/04/2014 (4 Nisan) Eileen Bernhardt, Anna Horowitz, Abraham Lipsky, Hortense Marks, Bradley Nitkin, David Orlovitz
04/06/2014 (6 Nisan)Edith Blumenstein, Florence Hershaft, David Korobkin, Mildred Richter, Michael Robbins, Daniel Yowell
04/07/2014 (7 Nisan) Karl Aronsson, H. Marvin Camel, Miriam Kosh Stackman, Marietta Kurland, Stella Zola
04/08/2014 (8 Nisan)Doris Keilson Carver, Jerry Didinsky, Muriel Eichenbaum, Dorothy Halpern, Robert Lager, Philip Rosenberg, Sol Schwartz, Gilberte Yowell
04/09/2014 (9 Nisan) Roslyn Eytel, Michael Hoffman, Fred Jacobson, Fay Zablowitz
04/10/2014 (10 Nisan)Justine Adler, Wilma Erlichson, Richard Freid, Samuel Goldberg, Benny Helfman, Brenda Herman, Loretta Varon Lewis, Harvey Oshins
04/11/2014 (11 Nisan) Ruth Lipsky Davidson, Anne Kessler, Carol List Schwartz, Dora Telzer
04/12/2014 (12 Nisan) Gertrude Cohen, Rosalie Grossman, Leonard Kramer, Jacob Tirsch
