Voice of the Shore Voice of the Shore Voice of the Shore Voice of the Shore Congregation Torat El ~ Jersey Shore Congregation Torat El ~ Jersey Shore Congregation Torat El ~ Jersey Shore Congregation Torat El ~ Jersey Shore Jewish Center Jewish Center Jewish Center Jewish Center April 2016 - Adar II/Nisan 5776 Congregation Torat El Community Seder Friday, April 22nd - 6:30pm Menu Includes: Menu Includes: Menu Includes: Menu Includes: Appetizers: Gefilte Fish, Chopped Liver Main Dishes: Roast Chicken, Brisket Vegetarian/Gluten Free Entrée available upon advanced request Side Dishes: Apple Kugel, Matzoh Stuffing, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Medley Dessert: Cake & Macaroons, Fruit Platters Adults: $55 Children 5-13: $25 Children 4 and under: no charge Each table will be provided with its own Seder Plate, Matzah, Charoses Tables may be reserved for parties of 8 or more. Reservations may be made through the temple office or by visiting seder2016.torat-el.org Pre-Paid reservations must be received at the temple office no later than April 15th. Due to the amount of planning and preparation, please understand that this deadline cannot be extended. Name _________________________________________________________ Phone __________________ # Adults _____ # Children 5-13 _____ # Children 4 and under _____ Total Amount Enclosed: $_____________
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Congregation Torat El Community Seder
Friday, April 22nd - 6:30pm
Menu Includes:Menu Includes:Menu Includes:Menu Includes: Appetizers:
Gefilte Fish, Chopped Liver
Main Dishes: Roast Chicken, Brisket
Vegetarian/Gluten Free Entrée available upon advanced request
Side Dishes: Apple Kugel, Matzoh Stuffing, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetable Medley
Dessert: Cake & Macaroons, Fruit Platters
Adults: $55 Children 5-13: $25 Children 4 and under: no charge
Each table will be provided with its own Seder Plate, Matzah, Charoses
Tables may be reserved for parties of 8 or more.
Reservations may be made through the temple office or by visiting seder2016.torat-el.org
Pre-Paid reservations must be received at the temple office no later than April 15th. Due to the amount of planning and preparation, please understand that this deadline cannot be extended.
Name _________________________________________________________ Phone __________________
# Adults _____ # Children 5-13 _____ # Children 4 and under _____
Friday, April 1, 2016 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 7:03 pm YAHRZEITS: Genevieve Breslow, Sam Farber, Joseph Gurman, Irving Marlieb, Leigh Moshel, Sidney Vineburg, Fanny Weitzenkorn
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Parsha: Shemini 11:1-47 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am Learn & Burn ~ 9:00 am
Friday, April 8, 2016 Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Candles 7:10 pm
Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by proud parents Cara & Jason Malek
YAHRZEITS: Morris Barr, Louis Becker, Abraham Fisher, Cecile Glasser, Sol Grabelle, Abraham Hoffman, Abraham Kaufman,
Bella Kaufman, Andred Knifel, Simon Kreisler, Freda Krongold, Wilma Lieberman, Phyllis Marx, Isidore Opatosky, Tsilia Pirogovsky, Rebecca Rediker, Abraham Silver, Herman Silverstein, Allan Slotkin, Stanford Slovin, Harriette Solowey,
Joseph Valenti, Esther Warshauer, Murray Weiss, Benjamin Wilk
Saturday, April 9, 2016 Parsha: Tazria 13:29-59 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18
Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am
Bar Mitzvah: Ari Malek
Kiddush Luncheon is sponsored by proud parents Cara & Jason Malek
Friday, April 15, 2016 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 7:17 pm
Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by proud parents Cynthia & Steven Walsh
YAHRZEITS: Donna Allinson, Sylvia Anapol, Frank Balkin, Frieda Blufstein, Sophie Boff, Celia Brand, Annette Dampf,
Sabina Edelsberg, Rubin Gerechoff, Ruth Goldenberg, Bernard Hirsh, Michael Jacob, Moshe Koreen, Evelyn Kramer, Louis Lefton, Dorothy Markowitz, Eve Messner, Florence Morris, Faigy Ostroff, Louis Prager, Faye Slotoroff, Robert Slovin,
Rita Small
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Parsha: Metsora 14:33-15:33 Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24
Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am Bat Mitzvah: Madelyn Walsh
Kiddush Luncheon is sponsored by proud grandmother Judy Burgis
Friday, April 22, 2016 Community Seder 6:30 pm Candles 7:25 pm
YAHRZEITS: Milton Bazer, Istvan Benjamin, Henry Block, Frank Eliscu, Manfred Fight, Sidney Fineberg, Irving Fishbein, Max Fisher, Josephine Hopkins, Celia Kobb, Paul Kramer, David Maltzman, Fanny Marx, David Maurer, Beverly Propper,
Miriam Rauch, Philip Rose, Clara Rubin, Edwin Rubin, Julia Ruskin, Arnold Schreiber, Paul Selikowitz, Lillian Trauben,
Harry Tretsky, Nathan Warm
Saturday, April 23, 2016 Parsha: Bo 12:21-51 Haftarah: 2 Kings 23:1-9, 21-25
Pesach/Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am
Friday, April 29, 2016 Pesach Service 9:00am Pesach/Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 7:32 pm
YAHRZEITS: Ellen Baker, Edward Barnett, Victor Belicove, Rae Breslow, Louis Brodie, Selma Cohen, Hyman Fishbain,
William Furie, Steven Gold, Abe Goldberg, Donald Horowitz, Noreen Hunt, Sylvia Israel, Paula Kronengold,
Waldmar Krongold, Blanche Lewis, Stella Meyers, Isabel Pincus, Chaye Przytyk, Itzyack Przytyk, Joseph Robinson, Abraham Rose, Hannah Rosing, Sidney Rubenstein, Roger Schoch, Beatrice Schreiber, Alice Schultz, Charles Schultzer,
Robert Weinstein, Philip Wiser, Betty Zuckerman, Lou Zuckerman
Saturday, April 30, 2016 Parsha: Re’eh 14:22-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6
The Book of Shemot (Names) We are a few weeks away from celebrating the Festival of Passover, the story of our Exodus from Egypt. Interestingly, the Hebrew name for the Book of Exodus, in which our story is found, is called Shemot, meaning "names." It is called this because it opens by sharing the names of the children of Israel and their household who came to Egypt with Jacob, thereby setting the stage for the story of the Exodus. But I think that there is more to this notion of the Exodus from Egypt being couched in a language of "names" than first meets the eye -- particularly when we consider that these very names were already mentioned a few chapters earlier, as the Book of Genesis comes to a close. By repeating
this list and starting the Book of Exodus with Shemot, names, the Torah is trying to get us to focus on the importance of knowing who we are, where we come from, and what we are connected to. The message is that one cannot truly be free and one cannot have a complete understanding of what it means to be a part of the Jewish people, unless he/she understands his name, who he/she is, and where he/she comes from. In other words, from the very beginnings of our existence as a people, our names have been a critical part of our identity. Indeed holding onto our Hebrew names is so important that our rabbis taught that it was one of the reasons that our ancestors merited being freed in the first place (Leviticus Rabbah 32:5). But here is the question. How many of you actually know your full Hebrew name -- including your parents’ Hebrew names? How many of you know who you were named for, why you were named for these individuals? How many of you understand both the literal meaning of your name, as well as the meaning behind your name? How many of you know this name that was signed on your Bar/Bat mitzvah certificate, is written in your wedding ketubah, and is used when you are called to the Torah? The other day I was driving with my youngest son in the car and listening to a new CD that we had received in the mail from PJ Library. The CD has one song written by Rick Recht that is all about our Hebrew names, how they were chosen, and how in many cases they represent the values of those who are no longer with us.
I've got all these people in me; A great responsibility; If they could only see me today they'd be proud of me in so many ways; I feel so lucky, I can SAY- that's my name
Someday I'll have kids and my kids will have kids and my grandkids will have more kids, maybe two or three,
someday I'll be remembered by a little boy or girl who will be very proud to be named after me.... But as I was singing along to my youngest son and listening to the lyrics, I couldn't help but think about all of the people who routinely come to me with questions about their Hebrew names. They often don't know their Hebrew name and will ask me questions like: "Rabbi, what's Hebrew for Maurice?" By the way, your Hebrew name is often the same, or an adaptation, of a deceased love one's Hebrew name, and unless you were given a name because of the meaning of a Hebrew word (ie. Hannah, meaning "grace"), Hebrew and English names are not often direct corollaries of one another (ie. there is no direct Hebrew for Maurice). I often find myself in situations where I have to make up a name for an individual, or their parents on the spot -- adapting a workable name for someone prior to a funeral, or when an individual comes up for an aliyah to the Torah and does not know their Hebrew name. But the truth is that I am saddened every time this happens. Because something has been lost. A piece of history, a connection to one's family, the hopes and dreams that went along with that name which someone chose for them -- has now disappeared. Why? Because these names were simply not written down, or not shared and discussed often enough. While the name that we make for ourselves in life is critically important, the name that was passed down to us from our heritage is equally important. Each of our names is rich and filled with history, meaning, and potential. Each of our names contains the key to discovering who we are, where we come from, and where we are headed in life. So this Passover, as we gather around our tables in celebration of the Exodus from Egypt, let us remember that our journey began with a list of "names." Let us remember that the Book of Exodus itself is couched in the language of Shemot, and let us strive to hold onto our own individual family histories, and exodus towards unprecedented freedom living as Jews in 21st century America. This year, I invite you to take a moment when you are sitting around your Seder to share your Hebrew names with one another as well as who you were named after. If you don't know your names -- take the opportunity that you have with family members gathered around the Seder table to do some research. Perhaps everyone around the table could consider asking an additional set of four questions this year: 1. Do I know my Hebrew name? 2. Do I know for whom I was named? 3. What do I know about that person? 4. Why did my parents choose that particular name? And then, write it down to ensure that your children and grandchildren will know your name, just as our ancestors knew the Shemot of those who came before them when they were enslaved in Egypt. Have a hag kasher v'Sameach, a joyous and meaningful Passover experience.
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2015-2016
Rabbi Schonbrun’s
Course Offerings
Study Through Story
Eli Wiesel once wrote that "God created man because He loves stories." In Judaism it seems that there is a story for every occasion in life. From secular stories, to religious stories, cultural stories to national stories, or even stories that we have adapted from other traditions - the power of Jewish storytelling speaks to our heart and soul in a uniquely profound way. Come and join Rabbi Schonbrun as he shares some of his favorite Jewish stories and we explore their lessons and practical applications together. As we approach the Festival Of Passover we will also look at the way in which storytelling can play a central role in our Seder experience. No previous knowledge required. Bring a friend, and perhaps a story or two! RSVP to the temple office if you will be attending.
Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30pm - April 6, 13, 20, 27
Wednesday Lunch ’n Learn (Jewish Ethics 101) We are exploring Rabbi Joseph Telushkin’s "Code of Jewish Ethics" series. Discussions center around a wide range of topics from judgment of self and others, civility and good manners, forgiveness, anger, humiliation, the laws of fair speech, and proper versus improper criticism. Come and join us for this interactive, informal, and engaging experience. Please bring a friend! Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00pm
Caregiver Support Group Share, Learn and Support One Another
The Caregiver Support Group provides a supportive and educational environment to caregivers taking care of parents, spouses and family members in a safe and non-judgemental environment. The group provides comfort to members by creating the opportunity to share common experiences and learn coping strategies.
Cindy Hyman, LCSW once again facilitates this on-going monthly support group.
The Caregiver Support Group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Next meeting is April 18th.
This program, which is held at Congregation Torat El, is open to the community and has been made possible by a grant from the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
Weekly Bereavement Support Group at CTE, Mondays - 2:00-3:00pm
A Space to Provide Support and Comfort Following the Loss of A Loved One
This group has been made possible by a generous grant from
the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Friday, May 6th 5:30 - 6:30pm
Come join as we welcome in Shabbat together with a program filled with movement, story and song.
This program is geared for children 6 and under but of course older siblings are welcome! Bring your kids in their pajamas and enjoy this fun program followed by a kid-friendly dinner.
This program is open to the community! No charge! Bring a friend!
For planning purposes RSVPs would be appreciated. Please call the temple office at 732-531-4410.
We look forward to seeing you! Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun and Rabbi Sara MetzRabbi Aaron Schonbrun and Rabbi Sara MetzRabbi Aaron Schonbrun and Rabbi Sara MetzRabbi Aaron Schonbrun and Rabbi Sara Metz
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FROM THE DESK OF LAWRENCE SHAPIRO
Last month I highlighted the sustainability commitment letters that went out to all members in the last two weeks and reminded everyone to respond so we could be as accurate as possible this year in our budget process. To that end, your Board thought it was a
good idea to remind everyone of what it takes to keep the Temple’s doors open throughout the year.
Our yearly operating budget is $910,000 (rounded). Of that, approximately 50% of revenue is raised from your sustainability commitments. This percentage is not unusual for congregations throughout the country. The balance of our operating revenue derives from fundraising, the Yom Kippur appeal, and other donation opportunities. (Contact the office or check out the High
Holiday booklet for a list of those opportunities.)
Notably, we have had a structural deficit for years. Over the last few years, we have been open and candid about that deficit, instead of hiding it by inflating fundraising or other revenue numbers. This year, the deficit was projected to be $87,000. While we have made strides to close this gap via reinvigorated fundraising and a renewed focus on membership growth, a deficit remains, albeit a reduced one, and will continue to exist year over year. In fact, as in past years, we will be drawing on our line of credit to carry us from March through July when next fiscal year’s commitments start to come in. In August, as we have in past years, we will pay the line of credit back. As a measure of the success of our move to a sustainability model from a dues paying model, we have started our
draw on the line of credit about four weeks later than last year.
As to expenses, we continue to run a lean and efficient operation, having reduced expenses significantly over the past few
years. We will continue to closely monitor costs, reducing them wherever and whenever possible.
Notwithstanding the positive steps we have made in cutting expenses and generating revenue, unforeseen situations arise and we have a 40-year-old building to upkeep and maintain. In the coming months, the Board will be weighing and considering needs. For example, the exterior façade of the building is in significant need of attention, as we continue to have water leaks in the Main Sanctuary area. The estimated cost to replace the façade and address the leaks could be as much as $200,000. We are also weighing a refurbishment of the social hall which could be a potential source of additional revenue to the Temple. We anticipate having estimates for that in the next month or so. There are other repairs/upgrades which, although not as pressing, are being considered and prioritized. A comprehensive campaign to raise funds for the building and strengthen our standing endowment is being planned in the
not-too-distant future.
As you can see, there is much to be done and in an effort to continue to be open and transparent, we want to keep you all informed on where we are and where we are going, particularly in terms of our financial and fiscal standing. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office or me.
Thank you.
Yasher Koach to our B’nai Mitzvah
My name is Ari Malek. I live in Wayside with my mom and dad, brother Noah, sister Alana, and our dog, Bo. I am in 7th grade at Ranney School. My favorite activities include playing baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis and spending time with my friends and family. For my mitzvah project, I visited one of our elderly congregants, offering some companionship and conversation. I enjoyed her company very much and learned that reaching out and showing care for others is important and makes a difference. I am very excited for my upcoming Bar Mitzvah on April 9th. I hope to see some of you there!
My name is Madelyn Sarah Walsh. I am in 7th grade at Ocean Township Intermediate School. I love to dance, play lacrosse, travel and hang out with my friends. My Bat Mitzvah is April 16, 2016. For my Bat Mitzvah project, I chose to volunteer for an organization called Hand in Hand. Hand in Hand extends a helping hand to special needs children and their families. I offer friendship and joy to the children I work with, and peace of mind to their parents. Together with the kids, I participate in many different activities each week. Over the past few months, I have developed a special bond with some of the children. This is something that I love to do, and I feel that I am getting more out of the experience than the kids I am working with. As I become a Jewish adult, I would like to do my best to give more of myself than receive. I am very excited for the big day and I can’t wait to see you there!
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In addition, we gratefully thank those donors who asked to remain anonymous.
Our sincere thanks to the following members who made membership commitments at or above our Sustaining Giving Level
for the 2015-2016 fiscal year!
Michael and Fern Aaron
Rita Abrams
Michael and Lisa Absatz
Daniel and Carol Amrany
Jonathan and Dawn Barofsky
Lois Barrett
Seth and Brooke Bass
Steven and Susan Berkowitz
Michael and Ellen Breslow
Arnold Chernin
Steven and Marcy Cohen
Stanley and Marjorie Cotler
Marcy Gottlieb-Dodds
Jeff Donner
Dorothy Dweck
Rob and Kim Einhorn
Mark and Melanie Engel
David and Mindy Estin
Steven and Vicki Fineberg
Bruce and Joy Forman
Gary and Laurie Gross
Howard and Lisa Guss
Gary and Sheryl Kaplan
Bernie and Renee Karasic
Randi Kervick
Jerry and Loretta Kessel
Thelma Krivins
Howard Lang
Albert Levitt
Martin and Joyce Luria
Richard Marlieb
Stuart and Robin Meyer
Gary and Suzanne Michel
Steve Nelson
Sandy Paskin
Sondra Rachman
Dan and Bonnie Reiss
Howard and Beverle Richelson
Andrew and Michele Robins
Zeke Rose
Kenneth and Deborah Rubin
Russell and Deborah Scheer
Josh and Lori Schor
Steven and Ilene Schwaber
Barry Shapiro and Alison Block
Harvey and Jay-Ann Shooman
Zel and Pam Steinberg
Marvin and Sharon Talansky
Matthew and Jacqueline Tobin
Larry and Penny Turtel
Art and Jodi Vasen
Charlotte Vineburg
Sam Warm
Neil and Marcia Weitzenkorn
Lewis and Nancy Wetstein
Alan and Sonny Winters
Gary and Harriet Wiser
Leonard and Vivian Zimmerman
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The Torat Family extends condolences to:
Robin Stern on the loss of her father Stanley Spiegel
Jason Stern on the loss of his grandfather Stanley Spiegel
Lindsay Walter on the loss of her grandfather Stanley Spiegel
William Grill on the loss of his mother Sonya Grill
The Torat El Family wishes Mazel Tov to:
Marcia Sacks on the birth of her granddaughter Alexandra Rachel
Gayle & Reza Ardakanian on the marriage of their son Matt to Jocelyn
Tracey & Marc Rediker on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Matisse
Fran Rediker on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter Matisse
OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILIES
Shabbat Learn ‘n Burn A spiritual experience to restore your
mind, body and soul Saturday, April 2nd
Come and join us as we celebrate Shabbat in a variety of ways at our monthly "Spirit of Shabbat" Program. Join us for our main service from 9am-11:30am. Or participate in our "Learn ‘n Burn" program starting at 9am with a study session followed by a refreshing yoga/meditation class run by Phyllis Jacobs at 10am. Everyone is invited to gather together for our kiddush oneg/luncheon fol-lowing the programs as we celebrate Shabbat as one community.
Yasher Koach to Kevin Bauer for being added to the Congregation Torat El Master Readers Plaque in recognition of
chanting your 24th Torah reading!
Yasher Kochech to Sheila Morris for being presented with a Tikkun in recognition of your 12th Torah reading!
Yasher Koach to Myron Samuel for chanting Haftarah so beautifully in honor of the anniversary of your Bar Mitzvah!
If you are interested in chanting your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Haftarah, or if you are interested in learning to become a
CTE Leader/Reader, please contact Ben Laskowitz at [email protected], cell # 732-861-7450.
During the month of February 2016, the following individuals performed the Mitzvah of reading Torah, chanting the
Haftarah, and/or leading Shacharit, Musaf and the Torah Service:
Emma Barofsky Mitch Grayson Bonnie Reiss Brian Bauer Jonathan Horowitz Marcia Sacks
Kevin Bauer Harvey Jacob Myron Samuel Ari Binns Ben Laskowitz Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun
Julia Comer Alan Morris Joel Schulman
Mady Einhorn Sheila Morris Neil Weitzenkorn Michael Gordon
RITUAL ENGAGEMENT
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SISTERHOOD CHAI LITES RAFFLE UPDATE
The lucky Raffle winner in March was Toby Sukinik. Congratulations to Toby! You too could have a chance to be a winner. Just join Sisterhood’s Min Pincow Memorial Raffle, and try your luck. Tickets are $10 per drawing, As there are seven remaining drawings, the total price will be $70. To participate, call Phyllis Schwarz at 732-988-0928, and she will help you get started. GOOD LUCK!
A program called ‘Support the Girls’ is raising awareness of a need to provide ‘gently’ used bras and new feminine hygiene products to homeless women or women in shelters. Feminine hygiene products are expensive and necessary. And this isn’t just a one-time issue: every month, women need various feminine hygiene products to cope with health and cleanliness issues. The Sisterhood will be providing a discreet drop-off in the office for your ‘gently used’ or new bras and feminine hygiene products. Sisterhood will distribute the donations to local shelters. For more information about our program, please contact either Toby at [email protected] or Susan at [email protected].
HAZAK HAPPENINGS
Hazak Events Coming This Spring: April 10th - 9:30am - $45 per person Congregation Kahila Kedosha Janina Tour & Kosher Greek Lunch at the Temple and Lower East Side Walking Tour. Transportation Provided Limited to the first 40 pre-paid reservations
May 1st - $56 per person Musical Theatre Trip “Pump Boys and Dinettes” Paper Mill Playhouse Lox, Stock & Deli Dinner Transportation Provided
MATZAH DONATIONS
NEEDED FOR
COLLEGE PACKAGES!
Drop off donations to the temple office by April 7th.
Thank you!
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Sale of Chametz
During the week of Pesach, it is forbidden for any Jew to own chametz. To avoid the unnecessary financial hardship that could result from requiring Jews to dispose of all items that are chametz, it is tradition to sell items of chametz to non-Jews for the week of Pesach. If you would like to sell your chametz to ensure that you abide by the Jewish law of not owning any chametz during the week of Pesach, please fill out the form below and return it to the Temple on or before end of day Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Dear Rabbi Schonbrun,
I/we _______________________ (name) would like to appoint you as my/our agent to sell all items of chametz that will be in my/our possession at: __________________.
This sale will be effective at 10:30am on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
_________________________ signature
Siyyum Bechorim Calling All First Born (Men and Women)
Friday, April 22nd at 8:00am
According to Jewish tradition, the first born son of a mother or father is required to fast on the day before Passover as an expression of thanks for the deliverance of the first born Israelites who were spared from the Tenth plague. However, individuals who are obligated to fast are exempt from fasting if they have the opportunity to participate in a seudat mitzvah, a festive meal that follows the performance of certain mitzvoth. Therefore, it has become customary for synagogues, on the day before Passover, to make a siyyum, a public completion unit of study, which is followed by a seudat mitzvah, thus exempting the first born participants from their obligation to fast. The siyyum will be preceded by the morning minyan and followed by a feast with lots of delicious chametz. Study and feast are held in memory of Esther and Ed Deitelbaum and are sponsored by their family. All are welcome to join us even if you are not a first born.
Have you ever wondered how all those holes get in the
Matzah?
Well come join us we unravel
the mysteries’ of Matzah!!
Congregation Torat El
Religious School Presents:
“Matzah Baking”
When: Wednesday, April 13thWhen: Wednesday, April 13thWhen: Wednesday, April 13thWhen: Wednesday, April 13th
Where: Congregation Torat El KitchenWhere: Congregation Torat El KitchenWhere: Congregation Torat El KitchenWhere: Congregation Torat El Kitchen
Religious School begins at 4:15 pmReligious School begins at 4:15 pmReligious School begins at 4:15 pmReligious School begins at 4:15 pm
Program begins at 4:45 pm Program begins at 4:45 pm Program begins at 4:45 pm Program begins at 4:45 pm
We will also do a Passover craft project
Wednesday, April 20th
Sale of Chametz Due
Friday, April 22nd - 8:00am
Fast of the Firstborn
Friday, April 22nd - 6:30pm
Community Seder
Saturday, April 23rd - 9:00am
Shabbat/Pesach Service
Sunday, April 24th - 9:00am
Pesach Service
Thursday, April 28th - 7:00pm
Pesach Service
Friday, April 29th - 9:00am
Pesach Service
Friday, April 29th - 6:30pm
Shabbat/Pesach Service
Saturday, April 30th - 9:00am
Shabbat/Pesach/Yizkor Service
Passover Dates to Remember
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Wednesday, May 4th ~ 7:00pm
Join us for an inspiring service followed by a program featuring
Guest Speaker Larry Roth author of “The Nazi Account”
This program is co-sponsored by Men’s Club and Sisterhood
For planning purposes please contact the temple office
if you will be joining us. 732-531-4410
Larry Roth earned a degree in Journalism from the University of South
Carolina in 1978. He returned to New York where he worked briefly as a writer for various trade newspapers and magazines. He later changed his career and
become a partner in a global public relations company for nearly thirty years. “The Nazi Account” is Mr. Roth’s first novel. It is currently in the permanent
library at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and can be purchased at the Holocaust
Museum in Washington, DC, the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, in two other Jewish Museums in New York City and of course
on Amazon.com. Mr. Roth won a third place prize for Amazon’s Breakthrough Novelists in 2014.
Mr. Roth lives in Manalapan. He has three daughters and a white dog that
still struggles with house training.
“The Nazi Account” is historical fiction and is based on the true incident of the
German government’s hiring Carl Byoir & Associates, the largest public relations agency in New York between 1933 and 1934.
The novel is about the moral struggle of one person at the agency who must
decide whether to keep his job and feed his family or quit and join his neighbors on the soup line during the world’s worst Depression. Mr. Roth will
touch on how deep the roots of anti-Semitism were in the United States during
this time. He will also speak to how powerful PR agencies have become since the 1930’s.
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Congregation Torat El General Fund Speedy Recovery to:
Pamela Segner, Mona Segner, David Segner, Karen Segner, Brittany Segner, Marvin Segner, Thelma Scheff, Phyllis Barach, Bernie Wright, Jamie Segner, Mark Taylor, Charlise-Jane Segner, Rosalind Segner, Florence Hirsch, Ronelle Maher, Irv Kullback, Shirley Kullback, Bert Pickover by Sam Segner
In Memory of:
Rose Katz by Sam Segner
Les Gerber by Sam Segner
Bill Tobias by Sam Segner
Alvin E. Shulman by Sheila & Barry Margulis
Rabbi Schonbrun’s Discretionary Fund In Honor of: Purim wishes to Rabbi Schonbrun and Family by Sam Segner In Memory of: Fanny Rybak by Zelda & Neil Becourtney
Rabbi Metz’s Discretionary Fund In Honor of: Rabbi Metz’s happy news by Joan & Warren Goode
Library Fund
In Memory of:
Barbara L. Segner – wife of Sam Segner by Sam Segner
Kiddush Fund
In Honor of:
Steve & Marcy Cohen’s wedding anniversary by Steve & Marcy Cohen
The birth of Marcia Sacks’s granddaughter Alexandra Rachel by Eva & Howard Wiener, Madeline & Joel Schulman
Speedy Recovery to: Adam J. Hirsch – grandson of Charlotte Ginsburg by Charlotte Ginsburg
Mark Lichtman byVicki Raab & Steven Fineberg
In Memory of:
Fred Hollander – cousin of Sandy Epstein by Judy & Alan Sherman
Paul Morris Liturgical Music Fund
In Honor of:
The 90th birthday of Milton Gottlieb – brother of Sheila Morris by Sheila Morris, Alan & Meryl Morris & Family
Ruth Schiff’s 103rd birthday by Sheila Morris
The birth of Marcia Sacks’s granddaughter Alexandra Rachel by Sheila Morris
Schlisserman Memorial Fund
In Honor of: The marriage of Gayle & Reza Ardakanian’s son Matt to Jocelyn by Carri & Bruce Silverberg
Siddur
In Honor of: Dr. Howard Guss by Dr. Alan Stern
Contribution Cards To Robin Stern in memory of her father Stanley Spiegel from Beverle & Howard Richelson To Sarah Nodell with wishes for a speedy recovery from Beverle & Howard Richelson Temple Grams To Eva & Howard Wiener, hope you’re both feeling better from Sandy & Ronnie Rosen To Mindy Estin with wishes for a speedy recovery from Sandy & Ronnie Rosen To Diane Fischel with wishes for a speedy recovery from Pam & Allen Hirsh
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Nominations are open for seats on
the temple Board of Trustees.
If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact
HAROLD ARM by Ellie Arm DAVID ASKIN by Charlotte Vineburg BERTHA BARR by Lois Barrett BEATRICE BELICOVE by Vera Gitten ESTHER BROWN by Janet Brown RITA COMER by Marc, Lori, Brad & Julia Comer JACOB DARROW by Adelyn Darrow IDA DORFMAN by Sandy Lehrer SAMUEL ELLTON by Cindy & Lewis Fisher & Family DAVID EPSTEIN by Warren & Sandy Epstein ROBERT FISHER by Cindy & Lewis Fisher & Family SYLVIA FISHER by Cindy & Lewis Fisher & Family LILLIAN FOX by Barri & Mark Haber & Family LOUIS FUNDLER by Leona Fundler LENA GELFMAN by Margo, Arnold & Austin Gelfman PAULINE GOODMAN by Claire Knifel Cohan CYNTHIA GRUBER by Candy & Michael Friedman ROSE HOFFMAN by Sam Hoffman MONROE JAVERBAUM by Steven & Marcy Cohen MAE KIRCHNER by Noel & Gloria Kirchner HENRY KIRK by Toby & Martin Sukinink
BENJAMIN MARON by Bill & Linda Reinman & Family KATE PORETZKY by Rhoda Poretzky & Family LILLIAN REINSTEIN by Gerald & Muriel Taub FISHEL REUVEN by Sarah Bercovicz ROSE RING by Alan & Patricia Blume EVELYN ROKAW by Leonard Rokaw LYNDA ROSANOFF by Olga Rosanoff GERTRUDE ROSEN by Sandy & Ronnie Rosen, their children & grandchildren CYPORA SAFIER by Eva & Howard Wiener BARNETT SCHIFF by Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Schiff LUCILLE SHAPIRO by Alison Block & Barry Shapiro SAUL SIMHA by Rebecca S. Cohen & Family LOUIS SOBEL by Harriet Colby DINA BERCOVICZ STAUBER by Israel Bercovicz IRA VINEBURG by Charlotte Vineburg MILLY WEITZENKORN by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family DAVID WIENER by Eva & Howard Wiener LEO WILK by Ilene & Steven Schwaber JENNIE ZIMMERMAN by Leonard Zimmerman
Perh ap s t h e y a r e no t s t a r s i n t h e s k y bu t r a t h e r open i n g s whe re ou r l oved one s s h i n e down to l e t u s k now th ey a r e h appy
When my Mom passed away last April, Rabbi Schonbrun suggested attending daily minyan to say Kaddish and explained that it is customary to say Kaddish daily for 11 months for a parent, then yearly on her yahrzeit and Yizkor days. My Mom and I were exceptionally close and I was having a tough time grieving, so I decided to come to morning minyan with a goal of at least 5 days a week. The first day, I was late and I couldn’t figure out which page we were on. It was overwhelming, so I didn’t know if I would return. However Rabbi Schonbrun said to stick with it and it would become easier. I am so glad I did! I now can follow along the short service in the small sanctuary because the leaders remind everyone which page we are on. It has helped me deal with my mom’s death because every morning there has been time to devote to her memory. I am now a “regular” with a group of amazing, warm, friendly, fellow CTE members. Not everyone comes every day, and ALL attendees are welcome. I am writing this to encourage everyone to give minyan a try, morning or evening. Even if you just come once in a while to at least help your fellow congregants have a minyan (10 count) so they can say Kaddish. Just maybe, like me, you will find a peaceful spot in your day or evening and some extra meaning in your life.
—Marian Warshauer
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU...
CTE Minyan Needs Your Help
Our minyanaires are a small group of dedicated individuals who attend Minyan services to be there for all of us. NOW is OUR turn to show we care! Please mark your calendar to be sure you attend one of the minyan
services this month. Thank you!
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