Volume 60, No. 4 March/April 2013 Adar/Nisan/lyar 5773 UPCOMING TEMPLE EVENTS IN MARCH AND APRIL: SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA Friday, March 1 st 6:00 PM Dinner with Blessings and Songs 8:00 PM Sanctuary Servicers with Klezmer Music PURIM Sunday, March 3 rd 9:30-11:30 AM Purim Celebration Social Action Kosher Food Packing Event 11:30 AM -1:30 PM WRJ Soup Tasting Contest 2 ND NIGHT SEDER Tuesday, March 26 th 6:00 PM SOFER ON SITE Sunday and Monday, April 7 th and 8 th MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT Tuesday, April 9 th 7:30 PM KABBALAH CLASS Thursday Evenings, April 4 th , 11 th , 18 th and 25 th 7:30-9:00 PM YOM HA’ATZMAUT SHABBAT DINNER Tuesday, April 12 th 6:30 PM RUMMAGE SALE Sunday, April 28 th 12:30-4:00 PM For additional March and April events, please refer to the temple calendar in this bulletin. You can also check the website, www.Temple-Judea.com
Richard Berman………………...............…Cantor Emeritus Maxine Peresechensky……..................Executive Director Ellen Gastwirth……………..……….…........Educator Steven Goldberg.…………….……….………President
TEMPLE JUDEA BULLETIN Published Five Times Annually
Condolences to Ron Steinberg on the loss of his beloved mother, Evelyn. Mazel Tov to Emmi and Spencer Herman on the birth of their grandson, Liam Cody Lippman, son of Erica Herman Lippman and Adam Lippman, on January 13th.
March 15 th Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM Torah Portion: Vayikra
Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM Torah Portion: Acharei Mot
April 26th
WRJ Shabbat Service: 8:00 PM Torah Portion: Emor
Mazel Tov to the March & April B’nai
Mitzvah candidates and their families: Amanda Martin March 2, 2013 Jordan Klein March 9,2013 Rose Gould March 16, 2013 Camerson Kelly April 6,2013 Sawyer Fox April 20, 2013
Adult Education
2012 / 2013 – 5773
Rabbi’s Monday Torah Classes (10:30 – 11:30 A. M.) November 5, 12,19 26; December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 28; February 4, 11, 25; March 11, 18; April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13 Cantor’s Wednesday Beginner Hebrew Classes (1:00 – 2:00 P. M.) November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19; January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 Ellen’s Thursday Potpurri of Jewish Studies (10:30 – 11:30 A. M.) November 1, 15, 29; December 6, 20; January 3, 10, 24, 31 February 14, 28; March 7, 21; April 4, 11, 25; May 2, 9
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TEMPLE NEWS
From the Rabbi…………. Purim in February? Passover in March? Don't the Jewish holidays feel particularly 'early' this year? Well, there is a good reason for that.
This year the Jewish holidays are the earliest they can possibly be on the secular (Gregorian) calendar. In fact, this coming Rosh Hashanah will fall on September 5th. The last time Rosh Hashanah occurred so early in September was in 1899! After 2013, the next time the Hebrew calendar will fall so early on the Gregorian calendar will be 2089. In fact, the holidays cannot occur any earlier on the secular calendar.
But of course...the Jewish holidays are not early or late, they always take place on the same Hebrew calendar dates. The reason there is movement between the Hebrew calendar and the Gregorian calendar is because the Gregorian calendar is solar and the Hebrew calendar lunisolar. A lunisolar calendar is one in which each month is determined by the cycle of the moon, but the length of each year is approximately determined by the sun. I say approximately because the Hebrew calendar has no partial months. So every few years an additional lunar month is added to the Hebrew calendar. When that happens, that Jewish 'leap' year has 20 extra days. There is about an 11 day difference between the 12 lunar months and one solar year.
Just in case you are wondering why this is done - this is done so that holidays always occur at the correct time of year. For example, Passover (the spring holiday) must always occur in spring.
Leaving aside the technical details of the calendar, symbolically, the calendar is a perfect analogy for what it means to be a Jew in the modern world: we live with two different understandings of time. For much of our life we go about things fully in tune with the world around us. And then comes a holiday (i.e Passover) or a simcha (i.e. a Bar Mitzvah) or even a tzuris (i.e. sitting shiva), and we enter into Jewish time/holy time.
Think about Passover for a moment. Leading up to Passover we all prepare ourselves to enter into this other realm of living. We make arrangements for the seder and possibly prepare special foods. We prepare our homes by removing all the bread products. We stock up on way too much matzo. And then comes the seder...and the change takes place. Time actually changes for us. For a week we think and act and eat differently. To many Jews, this feeling is the highlight of their year.
But of course, just like the technical aspects of the calendar, the Jewish time is always present with us as well. We need not wait till the holidays arrive to feel times of holiness. Every day affords us opportunities to enter into the higher realms of existence.
This year, with the earliness of the holidays, I hope that you pay particular attention to Jewish time. I hope that you know there are always opportunities here at Temple Judea that act as entrances to spiritual living - Shabbat services, classes, social action, etc.
From my family to yours, I wish for you a holy, special and peaceful Purim and Passover, and a holy, special and peaceful every other moment of the year.
Rabbi Todd Chizner
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Cantor’s Song
TEMPLE NEWS
Avadim hayinu l’Pharaoh b’Mitzrayim. We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt. When I read these words my thoughts turn to the connection between our past slavery in Egypt and the current legal and political status of the Women of the Wall.
Women of the Wall is a courageous group of Jewish women who meet every Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) to pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the Kotel. They have endured harassment and attacks and they continue to fight a difficult legal battle to ensure their right to pray together at this holy place. At this time, in the days leading up to Passover when we remember the desperation of our people in Egypt and their enslavement, we can understand their suffering and their battle for freedom.
B’shalom, Cantor Abbe Sher
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TEMPLE NEWS
Message from the President
We just finished celebrating the joyous holiday of Purim, a holiday which commemorated the Jewish victory over the evil Haman. We celebrated with the reading of the Megillah, complete with groggers and merriment. We ate triangular-shaped cookies, symbolic of Haman’s hat and we dressed in costumes to masquerade in fun. In contrast to the almost frivolous atmosphere and decadent celebration of Purim, Passover brings with it an entirely different joy and celebration. While the exodus is one of the two most significant events in Jewish history its commemoration takes on a more sober significance as we retell the story of how we went from a people in bondage to a nation of free people who would soon receive the Torah.
Just as the ancient Hebrews came together to become a cohesive nation sharing common values and religious sensibilities, so too, our Temple consists of individuals who have come together to be part of our Temple family. Our history has taught us that when people join together and put the common good before personal needs, good things tend to happen. While you may not avail yourself of all that our Temple has to offer on a daily basis, your membership entitles you to be part of our family and community that is there for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Judaism is a religion that is designed for family and community, and our joys and sorrows are meant to be shared with others. With that in mind and with Passover just around the corner, I ask you to reflect on fulfilling our ancestors’ vision of what it means to be a Jewish community. As you sit at the seder this year with family and friends and re-tell the stories of our past, make certain that you are a role model for the younger generation. Make sure they know that we are all linked in the chain of Judaism by being connected to each other.
I wish you a meaningful and sweet Passover.
Steve Goldberg As you can see I cannot thank Steve Goodman enough and the Brotherhood enough for this generous gift of our beautiful new Tzedakah Box. As the Talmud tells us, giving charity before praying is a mitzvah and it is our hope that God will hear our prayers and grant our wishes. Please be generous with your contributions so that we can fulfill this most important mitzvah. May our congregation be blessed with prosperity, health and mazel. Steve Goldberg President
Thank You Thank You Thank You
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EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
On Sunday, March 3, the Temple will be having their annual Purim Carnival. It will be held during school hours, and I ask all of the children and their families to participate in this fun celebration in honor of Purim. Children and adults are encouraged to dress in costume and have a good time. There will be games, prizes and of course delicious hamentasch (nut free) for all to enjoy.
A few weeks later, we celebrate the holiday of Passover. This is a holiday where family and friends get together and share the “Seder Experience”. Your children will be learning the Four Questions, the story of the Exodus from Egypt, the ten plagues, the symbolism of the Seder, and many songs both in Hebrew and English. Tradition tells us that the Seder is really all about the children. It is a special opportunity to retell our past and pass down to the next generation our history as a people. It is so important for the children to play an integral part in the Seders. Let them ask the Four Questions, and tell you what they know about the Hebrews in Egypt and how they were freed and eventually received the Torah at Sinai. Make it fun for them by letting them hide the afikoman and receive a prize for returning it to the table. Get them special treats for after dinner which gives them something to look forward to as a reward for staying up and participating. In essence, include them in any way possible. You will certainly enjoy what you hear!
Your involvement with your children make the holidays come alive and have meaning that goes above and beyond their time spent in Religious School. Making it important to you makes it that much more so for them.
Wishing you a Sweet Passover,
Ellen Gastwirth
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
Sisterhood of WRJ President’s Message
This month is the Centennial of our national organization, Women of Reform Judaism.
WRJ inspires us with this motto: Inspired by the past, committed to the future. This simple phrase perfectly describes our Sisterhood of Temple Judea and the sense of community it fosters.
TODAY IS OUR BIRTHDAY... HAPPY 100th TO US! From a small group of visionaries in 1913 to more than 65,000 women worldwide, WRJ has advocated for important social causes, advanced women’s spirituality, and supported the Reform Movement for the past 100 years.
I would like to share this poem from WRJ to commemorate this occasion.
We are young, we are older.
We are married, we are single.
We have differing interests, needs and lifestyles.
We are all welcome here, in a bond of sisterhood and caring,
For each other, for our temple, our community and our world
We laugh and cry together, worship and pray together.
We strengthen the bonds of Temple and foster our Jewish heritage together.
We make sacred the mundane, daily tasks of living.
We do it Jewishly, lovingly and we inspire the present and work for the future.
B’Shalom,
Susan Goldklang, President of WRJ
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
WRJ Schedule and Events February - April 2013
Tuesday, Feb 5 10:00AM Purim Project Packaging of Shalach Manot Gift Bags. Please contact Helen Weinstein [email protected] or 516-526-9449 if you can join us.
Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Sun Distribution of Shalach Manot Bags in the Library –Don't forget to pick up your baskets! If you Feb. 6-8, 10 would like to help distribute, please schedule a time with Helen (contact info above)
Tuesday, Feb. 12 9:45 AM WRJ Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, March 5 9:45AM WRJ Executive Board Meeting
Sell your gold for cash Designer Sunglasses Personalized gifts and stationery Costume Jewelry Women’s Clothing Judaica Gift Shop Children’s Clothing Mah Jongg accessories
Relax with a complimentary 10 minute back massage!
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SISTERHOOD OF WRJ NEWS
The Judaica Shop at Temple Judea
Help support Sisterhood of WRJ and all of its programs by visiting our newly stocked and decorated Lobby Showcase
Featuring Gifts for Passover, Mother's Day, Birthdays,
Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and more….
Check out our variety of bracelets: bendel, soapstone, crystal, leather and more in an array of colors and with a wide selection of charms.
New to the Judaica shop are jewel boxes in mirror, stone and Art Deco styles, as well as a line of Murano glass necklaces. Also, an extensive assortment of mezuzahs.
We proudly sell gift items MADE IN ISRAEL
For all of your gift giving needs….Judaica Shop Gift Certificates
Yarmulkes Personal Shopping Support the worthy projects of WRJ & order your yarmulkes through us!
We can help you choose the perfect yarmulkes for your upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah or wedding.
Choose from suede, leather, decorative patterns, lame, and sports-themed yarmulkes. Personalize them with
a wide assortment of colors, embossed patterns, foil enhancements, trims and personalized imprints. Four colors of yarmulke clips, and lacy head coverings for women are also available.
Yarmulke samples are on display in the lobby of Temple Judea
For more information, and to place an order, please contact Susan Goldklang [email protected] 516/621-1037
Like us on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/Temple Judea of Manhasset
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The Rummage Sale is Coming,
The Rummage Sale is Coming
Okay, we’re not the British, but our “call to arms” is that we are asking for you to clean out your closets and donate some items to our annual Rummage Sale/Vintage Boutique.
Do you have any gently used clothing, housewares that you’d like to donate? Have you been waiting to bring them somewhere? Now’s the Time! Please drop them off at Temple Judea any time from now until April 25.
WRJ’s Annual Rummage Sale and Vintage Boutique is on
Sunday, April 28 from 12:30 – 4pm and
Monday, April 29th from 10 am – 12 noon.
Don’t forget to come yourself as we have lots of new merchandise as well, especially beautiful children’s clothing.
This program is sponsored by Sisterhood of Women of Reform Judaism but we
welcome
participation from EVERYONE!
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JOIN THE WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM
AT OUR ANNUAL GERIATRIC LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, MAY 7th AT 11:15 AM
This year’s Geriatric Luncheon will be on Tuesday May 7th, so help make this a special day as we welcome the residents from local nursing homes to our
temple for a luncheon. Your own senior family members and friends are also welcome. Come serve and mingle, as our guests always appreciate a warm,
caring, smiling face.
We look forward to seeing you for this wonderful experience. It is joyful for our guests, and it will make YOU feel good to know you brought happiness to others. Please call if you can help with cooking, or would like to make a
donation.
We Need the Following:
Noodle Pudding, Green Salad, Tzimmes, Cooked Vegetables, Cookies and Fruit.
Greatest Generation of Temple Judea of Manhasset presents
FRANK SINATRA
Through the Ears and Eyes of
Songwriter Melvin Glazer
Sunday, March 10, 2013 2-4 p.m.
Mel Glazer, Frank Sinatra connoisseur, entertains with an afternoon of refreshing inside stories about the singer, his life and career. He is a successful songwriter, actor and educator at the Five Towns College. You are sure to enjoy his fun-filled audience-interactive treasury of Sinatra experiences. Please stay to ask questions at the end.
Although small in size, Israel is a nation with a long, rich history and a wide spectrum of geographical features. Using music, this lecture takes audience members on a tour of the country covering its major regions. At each stop, listeners learn about the history of the location through Hebrew songs. This multimedia presentation makes use of maps, pictures and audio/video files. All song lyrics have simple, catchy refrains that are easy to learn and sing. Audience participation is encouraged. Bring your voices! Ira Epstein served as professor and chairperson of the Communication Skills Department at LaGuardia Community College, C.U.N.Y. and as an assistant professor in the School of Education at Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. He continues to serve as professor Emeritus at LaGuardia. $10 per person “More than a Nosh”
Sponsored by the Greatest Generation of Temple Judea of Manhasset, this program is for all ages.
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WHO SAYS WE CAN’T STUDY KABBALAH?
An Exploration of some Basic Ideas of Jewish Mystical Thought
Curious about Kabbalah? Join noted teacher, writer, publisher, and magician, Arthur Kurzweil, in an engaging down-to-earth exploration of Kabbalah. What is it and why is it considered a secret? Why is it said that everyone cannot study Kabbalah? Kabbalah is a deep and life-long field of study. But you can understand the history and basic ideas without any previous knowledge of the subject. What is the meaning and purpose of life? Why did God make a world with so much suffering? What is the right way to live? What happens after death? Examine life’s most profound questions in this 4-class series. NO PREVIOUS BACKGROUND NECESSARY. When: Four Thursdays April 4, 11, 18, 25
7:30-9:00 p.m. Fee: $75 (members) $100 (non-members) Cost is for the entire series
Please register by March 12th by sending your check to the temple office.
Arthur Kurzweil is the author of two books in the well-known “For Dummies’ series, The Torah for Dummies and Kabbalah for Dummies. He is also the author of On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz and numerous other books and articles.
To live is to be involved. All of us have jobs, projects and programs we must attend to. But every so often it is necessary to evaluate what we do, why we do it as if we are making a contribution.
I have been involved in the March of the Living for almost two decades. The program brings together thousands of Jewish students from all over the world for one week in Poland and one in Israel. For the two week period they are immersed in attempting to come to terms with the Jewish experience in the Holocaust and in the birth and existence of a Jewish State after 2,000 years of Diaspora. They are accompanied by Holocaust survivors, where together they experience the pains of persecution and pleasures of rebirth. Recently I have been asked: Is this an important program and why are so many involved?
March of the Living (MOL) gives me an opportunity to participate and contribute to the most critical mission in Jewish education in the 21st century. It is my deep desire to expose--and hopefully commit--Jewish 16 to 18-year-olds intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually to the Jewish past, Jewish present and the continued existence of Israel and the Jewish people regardless of what level of religious background they come from.
On a practical level, what do we do?
While still in their familiar and comfortable environment in New York, I, as a survivor and educator, give them a historical perspective of Jewish life in Europe in the 19th and 20th century, both globally and personally. I use this introduction to give them insight into the lives of their great-grandparents’ generation before and during the war. I hope that this gives them something to contemplate on the flight to Poland, the land that was once the home of more than 3.5 million Jews.
After an overnight flight, they arrive in the land of their great grandparents; in cities and towns with unpronounceable names and places where generations of Jews prospered and eventually were murdered. They see mounds of hair, tens of thousands of shoes, and prayer shawls once worn by Jews like themselves. They see ashes; the remains of hundreds of thousands of Jewish humans beings.
We stand together on the selection ramp in Auschwitz. A cattle car that carried the Jews to their death is parked on the rusty tracks. I tell them about my arrival in Auschwitz in May of 1944 at age 14. There I was greeted by menacing guards with machine guns and saw flames emanating from chimneys. The guards ordered me to get in line and leave all of my belongings behind. My grandfather was on my right, my brother on the left.
I describe my grandfather: his kindness and caring for others, his ability to fix anything that was broken. I tell them about my brother’s love of studying Talmud and playing the violin. I speak of my 10-year-old cousin Edith who held my grandfather’s hand. I attempt to transport the students to May 1944, so that they are standing with me on the selection ramp in Auschwitz. I want them to internalize my experience. In this way the Holocaust is no longer just a word in the dictionary or on the computer screen, it becomes part of the student’s emotional experience.
As we exit through the arch of the Auschwitz death camp, I ask each of the young people not to abandon the souls of the “k’doshim” that were murdered in the gas chambers in Auschwitz. I ask each student to take the souls of the victims with them to Jerusalem and to America.
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Holocaust Resource Center Update (cont'd)
Days later, the plane lands at a modern airport in Israel. Air-conditioned buses transport the students to a place of contrasts; modern buildings butting against ancient structures. A place where they can touch the wall that King Solomon built 3,000 years ago. They walk on the stone-paved streets where ancient Rome once ruled, a place where Christianity was born. They experience this with a cell phone in hand; a device that also was born in this ancient land.
Leaving the crowded cities, they are treated to miles of green fields that a hundred years ago were malaria-infested swamps. The Zionist dream that they heard about in Hebrew school becomes a concrete reality.
As they travel to the north toward Lebanon and south to Gaza, meet and speak with Israeli soldiers their own age, they experience the hostile border; they become aware of the dangers that Jews like themselves face on a daily basis.
The ancient ruins, the modern skyscrapers, the throngs of Jews, Muslims and Christians filling the cities, the green orchards and fields all are part of the Jewish land, their land.
The success of MOL is that by the time the El-Al flight lifts off from Lod Airport, each student is transformed. They are men and women whose souls are tied to the Jewish past, the Jewish present and the future of the Jewish State and the Jewish people. Irving Roth, Director
Holocaust Resource Center
Dear Friends,
We sincerely hope that you and your family are well. As we know that you are aware, we are moving ahead with our Torah of Our Own Project. Many of your fellow congregants had the opportunity to work with the scribe here at the temple on October 28th and on January 27th and 28th. Each person who participated on these dates found the experience to be enriching and rewarding. They have left their personal mark on the Torah that is being written just for Temple Judea. We look forward to having you and your family be part of this wonderfully exciting project. The scribe is scheduled to visit us again on April 7th and April 8th. Please do not miss the chance to be amongst those that know the thrill of working with the scribe to have a letter written in the Torah at no cost to you. In addition, there are many donation opportunities for you to take advantage by which you can honor a family member, friend, mark an event or memorialize someone who is dear to you. Your generosity will help us to fulfill a dream, honor our beloved Rabbi Bergman z”l , and unite the members of Temple Judea in making memories which hopefully will last their lifetimes. We know that you understand the importance of this project and the lesson of the meaning of Tzeduakah that it is teaching to your children. This torah will be the legacy that your family and others who like you are donating to its writing, are leaving this temple. Sincerely,
Stuart Horowitz Chairperson
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TEMPLE NEWS
Family Connection News We hope that you have been enjoying your winter so far. On Friday, December 14 Family Connection families joined Temple Judea families at the annual Chanukah dinner sponsored by WRJ. In addition to the delicious food, the children had fun with the holiday craft projects provided by Family Connection and Rabbi Chizner lead the candle lighting of our Giant Menorah.
We held Junior Shabbat Services, which focused on learning about the Torah, in December, January and February. By all accounts, the services have been a great success! Religious School students joined Rabbi Chizner and Cantor Sher on the Bima to recite prayers. Stacey Kelly also provided music for the services. Each Junior Service has been coupled with a Social Action tzedakah project wherein each family was asked to donate baby items and other necessities to support Mama's House, which provides help to young mothers. Be sure to join us on May 3 at our End of Year Junior Service, which will also be preceded by a Shabbat Dinner.
We celebrated Tu'B'Shevat on January 27 with food, tzedakah, crafts, singing and games. Donations were collected to plant trees in Israel through the Jewish National Fund in honor of our children. Rabbi Chizner and Cantor Sher told the children fun facts about the holiday that celebrates trees and led the group in special blessings. Thanks to all who participated in this great mitzvah!
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At press time we are looking forward to our Purim and Passover festivities on March 3. Please check the Temple Judea website for the most up to date information.
We would really like to get more parents involved to help plan and run events. If you are interested, please contact us: Janet Keller and Melanie Wagner at [email protected]. We have something for everyone and always have a great time.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, March 3rd
Times TBA Purim & Passover Celebration
Friday, May 3rd 6:00PM Dinner
7:00PM Jr. Service
FC End of Year Shabbat Dinner
Junior Shabbat Services & Oneg
Warm Reception for New Members Despite the Cold and Icy Night New members at Temple Judea were warmly welcomed despite the cold weather at our new member reception Friday night January 25th. Adults and children alike enjoyed wine, soda and nosh while meeting new friends, old friends and Temple Judea board members. Rabbi Chizner had to gently remind us that it was time for services as everyone was so busy chatting and noshing. At the service new member women jointly lead the candle lighting and new member men lead the Kiddish. Rabbi Chizner lead services that were inspirational working in the diverse subjects of Torah, trees and the welcoming of new members to the Temple Judea family, our very own tree branches. We all learned something and were left with much to think about. We certainly understand those members that could not come because of the icy roads they were missed. We look forward to seeing everyone at future services and events.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS When Roslyn Public Schools and Herricks Public Schools classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, Temple Judea of Manhasset Religious School will do the same. We will always try to make any decisions to cancel Religious School due to inclement weather as early as possible during the given day. Announcements regarding these cancellations will be on the following TV/radio Stations:
News 12 Long Island (Cablevision) WINS (AM 1010) WCBS (AM 880)
Announcements will also be posted on the Temple Judea website: www.temple-judea.com
In the event of cancellations of other programs for either weather related or other reasons, an e-mail will be sent to advise you. Please, if you have not supplied the office with your family’s e-mail addresses, please do so now.
Of course, you can contact the temple office at any time for additional information (516 621-8049).
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SOCIAL ACTION NEWS LONG BEACH AND SANDY Through our involvement with TANS (Tikkun Alliance of the North Shore) quite a few members of our congregation have been able to volunteer in Long Beach. On one occasion, they sorted piles of clothing to be distributed. On another day, we arranged to deliver 11 baked zitis, four barbecued chickens and a car full of paper goods, shampoos and other needed supplies. More congregants delivered food on additional days and worked at the Martin Luther King Community Center on Christmas. What else can you do? FEGS has partnered with Nechama, the Jewish Response to Disaster, an organization that has received funding from UJA-Federation of NY to provide assistance to communities and households affected by Hurricane Sandy. Volunteers are still needed to muck out homes on the South Shore. You’ll receive training and protective gear at the worksite. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Weiss at [email protected]. MARCH 3 -- SAVE THE DATE!!! A DAY OF SPECIAL EVENTS AT TEMPLE JUDEA PACK IT UP FOR PURIM at 9:30AM! As part of Temple Judea's Purim celebration on March 3, the synagogue is joining TANS, UJA Federation, Americorps and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty in a community-wide effort to feed the hungry. This is a great family activity! We will be forming an assembly line of religious school students and adult congregants and their families to prepare bags of groceries for Hatzilu's kosher food pantry. What do we need? Boxes of whole grain cereal or oatmeal Boxes of 100% fruit juice Boxes of pasta Cans of tuna fish Cans of vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, corn) Bags of dried beans or cans of beans or peas Bags of rice Non-perishable desserts Please make sure all donations have the kosher label. Donations must be dropped off by March 3. ALSO ON MARCH 3...AT 11:30AM, TEMPLE JUDEA'S SOUPER SUNDAY AND KITCHEN KOLLECTION FOR KOSHER KIDS! Bring your best home-made soup...and/or your taste buds to WRJ's first annual SOUP-A-THON. While You're sipping soup...and voting for the winner of the culinary crown, please sign up for JAFCO's KITCHEN KOLLECTION FOR KOSHER KIDS. WHAT IS JAFCO? The Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options’ Children’s Village in Sunrise, Florida provides a residential setting with six group homes for up to 50 abused and neglected Jewish children (yes, they do exist!). You can help update their kitchens by (bringing your checkbook) and signing up to donate new pots, dishes, oven mitts, utensils…. Let’s call it a mini-makeover! And…you can watch a DVD to hear from the children about how JAFCO has changed their lives. PASSOVER PROJECT Each year, the Social Action Committee prepares beautiful gift basket, filled with Passover foods and delivers them to Jewish families needing our assistance. Our religious school students prepare lovely holiday cards to accompany the baskets. Do you want to donate Passover food? Prepare a gift basket? Deliver the food?
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SAVE THE DATE!!!!
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 11:30-1:30PM
TEMPLE JUDEA’S SOUPER SUNDAY…AND KITCHEN KOLLECTION FOR KOSHER KIDS!
Bring your best homemade soup…and/or your taste buds to Temple Judea on March 3 for WRJ’s first annual Soup-Off. All taste testers will get to vote for their favorite soups. Come hungry!
While you’re sipping soup…and voting for the winner of the culinary crown, please sign up for JAFCO’s Kitchen Kollection for Kosher Kids!
WHAT IS JAFCO? The Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options’ Children’s Village in Sunrise, Florida provides a residential setting with six group homes for up to 50 abused and neglected Jewish children (yes, they do exist!). You can help update their kitchens by (bringing your checkbook) and signing up to donate new pots, dishes, oven mitts, utensils…. Let’s call it a mini-makeover! And…you can watch a DVD to hear from the children about how JAFCO has changed their lives.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Rita Marcus at [email protected] or Alicia Munves at 516-627-5998. BIRTHDAY-IN-A-BOX In April, Temple Judea once again will participate in Birthday-in-a-Box. We will create a birthday party for the children and young mothers at Momma’s House who will be celebrating birthdays that month. Momma’s House is a Long Island organization that houses women and their children and enables the mothers to become educated and self-sufficient. With the help of Family Connection, we also are collecting much needed paper towels, toilet tissue and disposable diapers. Donations of these items between now and April will be much appreciated. There will be a collection box in the lobby. PROM DRESS DRIVE This spring, Temple Judea again will participate in a project to help disadvantaged L.I. teenage girls attend their high school proms. We will be collecting gently used formal dresses, along with accessories (bags, shawls, shoes) and new cosmetics. ADOPT-A- FAMILY We continue to support our two Jewish Adopt-A-Families. These two young families with children are dealing with unemployment and illness. They are extremely appreciative of our monthly shopping, our special occasion gifts for their children, and anything else that we can do for them. Chairperson Carole Saccullo and her terrific team of shoppers have really made a difference in their lives.
PLEASE LOOK FOR NOTIFICATION OF OUR LONE SOLIDER EVENT COMING UP!!
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PACK IT UP FOR PURIM!
(March 3. 9:30a) As part of Temple Judea's Purim celebration on March 3
Temple Judea
is joining UJA Federation, AmeriCorps and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
in a community wide effort to feed the hungry!
Great family activity!
We'll form a congregants' assembly line to prepare bags of groceries for Hatzilu's kosher food pantry. What do we need?
Boxes of whole grain cereal or oatmeal Boxes of Pasta Cans of vegetables (carrots, tomoatoes , corn) Bags of rice Boxes of 100% fruit juice Cans of tuna fish Bags of dried beans or cans of beans or peas Non-perishable desserts
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL DONATIONS HAVE THE KOSHER LABEL.
Donations can be dropped off between now and March 3.
For further information contact: Social Action co-chairs Alicia Munves at 627-5998 or Rita Marcus at [email protected]
TOTAL REMITTANCE: $_________ RSVP TO TEMPLE BY MARCH 14TH
PLEASE REMIT CHECKS PAYABLE TO TEMPLE JUDEA (ENTER PHONE NO.)
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR SPECIAL REQUESTS, CONTACT:
TEMPLE OFFICE (516)621-8049 OR HENRY LEVY (516)365-9630
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OUR B’NAI MITZVAH
Amanda Martin March 2, 2013
Hello! My name is Amanda Martin. I am in the 7th grade at Herricks Middle School. I live with my parents, David and Elisabeth and my younger brother Jared. I play the flute in my school band. I spend my summers at Camp Kennybrook in Monticello NY. I can't wait to celebrate my bat mitzvah with my friends and family.
Jordan Klein March 9, 2013
Hi. I'm Jordan Klein. I am a seventh grader at Roslyn Middle School. When I'm not studying, I love watching and playing sports. Especially basketball and lacrosse. I also love reading, watching tv and hanging with my friends. I am really excited to celebrate my Bar Mitzvah with my family, Camp Starlight friends and my home friends. I'd like to thank my parents, Deborah and Gary and my sister Sara for all their love and support.
Rose Gould March 16, 2013
My name is Rose Gould and I am a seventh grader at Roslyn Middle School. I live with my parents, Jemma and David, my younger sister, Lily, and my dog, Molly. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, taking dance class, playing tennis and spending summers at Camp Eisner in the Berkshires. I can’t wait to celebrate my Bat Mitzvah with my family and friends.
Cameron Kelly April 16, 2013
Hi, my name is Cameron Kelly. I am in the 7th grade at Plainview Middle School. I live with my parents Stacy and Kevin, my sister Madison, my brother Cooper and my 2 dogs Blue and Roxie. I love to dance and I am on the Don't Stop Dancin' competition team. I also love hanging out with my friends. Over the summer I attend URJ Eisner Camp, it is my home away from home. I'm excited to become a Bat Mitzvah and to celebrate with my family and friends.
Sawyer Fox April 20, 2013 Hello, my name is Sawyer Fox. I am a 7th grader at Roslyn Middle School. I live with my parents, Allison and Kraig and my younger sister, Kylie, who is in fifth grade. My favorite sport is basketball. I also enjoy skiing, football, soccer and hanging out with my friends. I can't wait to celebrate my Bar Mitzvah with my family and friends.
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Temple Judea is writing a Torah of our own! We are dedicating this great project to Rabbi Abner Bergman z”l. Rabbi Bergman was Temple Judea’s spiritual leader for 23 years. We celebrate his life, his gift of spiritual guidance of our Temple, and how he connected us all to our heritage, to one another, and to Torah learning.
In the fall of 2012, Temple Judea begins a year-long project called “A Torah of Our Own: Writing for the Future”. The very last mitzvah of our 613 commandments instructs each of us to personally write a Torah during his or her lifetime. Every letter in the Sefer Torah completes it and anyone who writes even one of the 301,805 letters, writes a Torah. So, this Torah, our Torah will be incomplete without everyone’s participation.
Temple Judea is offering every member the opportunity to hold the quill with the aid of a Sofer (scribe), so that each of us will be able to write a letter and personally dedicate this Torah to those we love and honor. This is a rare opportunity and privilege.
Writing a Torah strengthens our relationship to the Eternal and reinforces a lasting hope for the future. It is our obligation not to let it become a mere historical artifact, but to make it a living part of our community for today and the time to come. Our members will read from it. All future Bar/Bat Mitzvah students will proudly carry it and chant from it. And every time the Torah is taken out of the Ark we will feel that spiritual connection to our teacher, Rabbi Bergman.
This is your chance to perform a once-in– a lifetime mitzvah. Come be a part of Temple Judea’s “Torah of Our Own: Writing for the Future”.
Sign up today at the Temple office to write a letter on April 7th or April 8th.
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: March 1st, 2013 TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
CANDLE LIGHTING BY: Elisabeth Martin KIDDUSH RECITED BY: David Martin
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS Mousa Amid Mozes Aronczyk Bennie Baitz Ida Beckerman Helen Berlin Benjamin Blumenthal Bernard Cohen Minnie Cohen Irene Dalberg James Dalessio Paul Denenberg Elizabeth Don Bernard Eisner Janet Elgort Emanuel Fincke Betty Formansky Samuel Fuchs Marlene Gartenberg Sy Gellar Celia Goldstein Lillian Green Kanter Alex Halpern Morris Hammer Herbert Hoffman Dorothy Hyman Samuel Isenberg
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
Bat Mitzvah Of
Amanda Martin
Philip Jaffe Louis Kaplan Harriet Kashinsky Frank Katz Ida Korn Regina Levine Elias Loshak Faye Michaelson Milford Newman Annette Rabinowitz Rose Rabinowitz Max Reissman Murray Rhein Rose Robbins Dorothea Ruderman Seymour Rudorfer Arthur Sandhaus Hattie E. Schwartz Shirley Silverberg Michael Spielfogel Harold Troupin Dr. Fritz Weile Marvin C. Wilkenfeld Sidney Wininger Ezra Zareh Charles Zimmerman
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Frances Kay Fred Kessler Harold Kosch Pepi Kosch-Silber Rhea Kotzen Etta Kresel: Bernard Laventhal Walter Leifer Abraham Levine Madalyne Marks Carole Mayer Miriam Millstein Clara Rabinowitz George Rosenfeld Herbert Sherman Janey Singer Dr. Joseph J. Smith Israel Sophir Isaac Sternberg
Hyman Abramson Mollie Apat Samuel Barsky Emma Bobrow Frank Ceasar Anita Barbara Comick Perry Delman Anna Elice Harvey Epstein Rebecca Fishman Donald Goldberg Glenn Goldberg Richard Goldman Carroll Gomberg Barbara Hallerman Jacob Horne Gertrude Jordan Tessie Kaplan
Shabbat Evening Service 6th Grade Family Service Weekly Healing Service
Birthday Blessings CANDLE LIGHTING BY:Deborah Klein KIDDUSH RECITED BY: Gary Klein
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday, March 9th, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary This morning we will celebrate the
Bar Mitzvah Of
Jordan Klein
Board Ushers: Susan Goldklang
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
CANDLE LIGHTING BY: Jemma Gould KIDDUSH RECITED BY: David Gould
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS Gloria Albert Deborah Arnow Sharon Bay Rose Biederman Maxine Boorstein Harry Bromberg Leo Chizner Sheldon Cohen Roslyn Deller Bella Fine Cecelia Flax Dolores Flaxman Nellie Goodman Jean Gottesman Harry Grossman
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday, March 16, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary This morning we will celebrate the
Bar Mitzvah Of
Rose Gould
Anthony Guarrera Max Kosch Rose Lieberman Arthur Marcus Jeanette Marks Miriam K. Mills Harold Nussbaum Joseph Ratner Milton S. Scher Hal Seeger Samuel A. Seeger Mary Sherry Khanbaba Taftian Janet Ruth Wortman
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: March 22nd, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE March 23rd, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER'S SHABBAT SERVICE
FRIDAY EVENING: March 29th, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE March 30th, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER'S SHABBAT SERVICE
Joseph Becher Herbert Berger Herbert Cohen Mary Deller Arnold Diamond Phyllis Donnenfeld Edelman Florence Feldman Ruth Fischer Philip Friedman Albert Greenberg Sadie Greenberg Louis Groman Irving Groothuis Matias Gruszecki Beverly Haas Mollie Haber Erna Hertz Dora Jablow Minnie Kaplan
Joan L. Katz Rose Kinberg-Weil Marie La Porte Sylvia B. Landow Marvin Mazur Minnie Nayer Charlotte Oboler Mardochee Quen Edith Robinson Jack Rosenberg Charles Rothenberg Marion Rubin Natalie Sales Benjamin Schefer Bernard Sherr Betty Silberfein Dr. Meyer Silberman Resi Weile Seymour Weissman Esther Wolin
Mary Ackerman Jerome I. Berk Clara Birnby Abraham Brown Ida Chwatt Leo David Leon Dicker Morris Flamer Etta Freedman Selma Friedman Lillian Fuchs Hazel Groothuis Jules Hecht Charles Jaffe Elaine Kaplan Joseph Klein Neal Konecky Ann Krukin Louis Levine Ernest Levitt Doris Anne
Loventhal Harold Nussbaum Morris Phillips Solomon Rabinowitz Allen Rosenberg Isydore Rosenberg Max Rosenblatt Jean Rubinstein Sylvia Schenkermann Meyer Schere Harry Scher Selig Schortz Barbara Seltzer Sadie Siflinger Larry Slatkin Abraham Weil Morton Wishbow Lucille Wrublin Joshua Yohay
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Arnold Asman Sid Barry Roslyn Berk Jacob Bloom Murray Blum Belle Caplan Rose Citron Dorothy Lillian Cohen Carrie Fein Bernard Feldman Julia Friedman Harry Goldberg Rose Greenberg Frances Groden Gerald Hewitt Fanny Hirsch Erwin Holt
Morris Horn Godfrey Hyman Elana Irom Hy Kaplowitz Beatrice Kobrin Benjamin Krivitsky Leo S. Leff Rebecca Levine Moe Lewis Violet Lustig Jesse Math Jacob Mazar Nat Mittman Abraham Nathanson Gloria Saul Morris Silverman Celia Sternberg Samuel Talve Freda Worobow
SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: April 5th, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service
Yom Hashoah Service Weekly Healing Service
CANDLE LIGHTING BY: Stacey Kelly KIDDUSH RECITED BY: Kevin Kelly
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday Morning, April 6th, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah
Of Cameron Kelly
FRIDAY EVENING: April 12th, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 7:30 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
Birthday Blessings
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday Morning, April 13th, 2013 At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
Rose Addison Ralph Adler Luba Aronczyk Gary Bellow William Belluck Ely Louis Berlin Rose Berman Stanley Butwin Sylvia Davidson-Ross Solomon Denenberg Max Dorenfeld Cantor Henry Ehrenberg Leonard Fagin Harold Father Michael Flax Hildy Freiman Morris Gerstein Norton Goland Max Goldman Pearl Groothuis Regina Haber Dorothy Harmelin-Klein Bernard Hoffman
Sophie Horn Michael Ingber Lena Jaffe Belle Joselson Dorothy Kresch Max Levine Rachel Levy Nelly Leyser Joshua Liebman Murray Mellon Harry Mendelwager David Pecker Sam Razenson Stanley Reiss Anne Rosenberg Irving Rubin Carole Scheinman Frank Schere Audrey Silver Morton Singer Ceil Smolin Claire Sperber Irving Weintraub Marguerite Ziboulsky Leon Zuck
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING: April 19th, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
CANDLE LIGHTING BY: Allison Fox KIDDUSH RECITED BY: Kraig Fox
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday Morning, April 20nd, 2013 at 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
This morning we will celebrate the
Bat Mitzvah Of
Sawyer Fox
FRIDAY EVENING: April 26th, 2013
TIME OF SERVICES: 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Weekly Healing Service
YAHRZEIT REMINDERS
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Saturday, April 27th, 2013
At 10:30 AM in the Temple Sanctuary
LEARNER’S SHABBAT SERVICE
Doris Adele Bahr Jack Baron Murray Bellow Julius Birnby Ray Brawer Geraldine Delman Helene Dwortzan Roberta Eisen Andrew Fenyo Seymour Gendal Kathleen Glosser Stacy Goodman Charles Chase Greenberg Rose Hammer Theodore Hammer Dora Jordan Eva Kalish Deanne Kaplan
Frances Ashil Alexander E. Beck Rose Bellow Marvin Berman Donald Boswick Sylvia Brackman Myra Brown Jean Cantor Joan Davidson Philip Diamond Lenny Faske David Feldman Silvia Gaines Amy Gitlin Sylvia Golfe Bernard Greenman Morris Hammer Eleanor Heller Marvin Insdorf Sy Kessler Irene Kornblath
Mae Kessler Philip Levine Rose Lipman Howard Marks Fanny Menell Milton Menell Regina Nissenbaum: Sophie Reiss Mel Roth Betty Rudorfer Harry Rutkowitz Sylvia Schortz Ida Schwartz Frank Singerman Louis Ungar Paul Waldorf Sol Zatkowsky
David Marcus Francine Novick Harry Novick Harry J. Ostrager Estelle Parker Benjamin Razenson Judith Rosenkrantz Rose Safchik Blanche Schleifer Dinah Seidman Peter Spitz Harry Stein Julius Stricoff Siegmund Teicher Beatrix Tower Adele Urgenson Stanley Weissberg
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TEMPLE CONTRIBUTIONS
General Donations
In memory of Renee Leffel Bass Saundra Gilder In memory of Rhoda Bauman Marcia Burstein In memory of Jerome Berk Debbie Berk In memory of Roslyn Berk Debbie Berk In memory of Rebecka Carlick Eleanor Werbitt In memory of Joel Chait Suzan Grandt In memory of Phyllis Curtis Scott D. Curtis In memor of Zelvin Curtis Scott D. Curtis In memory of Solomon Deller Doris Wieder In honor of Ralph Epstein’s father Phyllis and Michael Wininger In memory of Jack Finkelman Ilene and Peter Rosenbaum In memory of Herbert Fisch Elinor Fisch In memory of Blanche Forman Ellen and Donald Feldman In memory of Charles Forman Ellen and Donald Feldman In memory of Jane Glick Beverly David In memory of Evelyn Goldstein Stuart Goldstein In memory of Michael Goldstein Stuart Goldstein In memory of Molly Goldman Roslyn Worobow In memory of Louis Gordon Honora Rabinowitz In memory of Steven Hason’s stepfather Tami, Larry, Carly and Lacey Goodman In memory of Laura Grover Judith Nelson
In memory of Arline Heller Terri Bobrow In memory of Ruth Kantor Lorri A. Klonsky In memory of Minnie Kaplan Marion Rosencrans In memory of Dora Klein Joan and Irwin Robinson In memory of Morris Lamer Carol Bernot In memory of Eva Landesman Barbara and Bernard Edelstein In memory of Joseph Landow Reva Rothenberg In memory of Sophia Lazarus Jennifer Trachtenberg In memory of Ronald Le Bovici Jacqueline and Warren Hurwitz Tanya LeBovici In memory of Anne Leffel Saundra Gilder In memory of Esther Levine Ted Levine In memory of Leo Levy Lillian Levy In memory of Melvin Levy Lillian Levy In memory of Alice Meyers Andrew Meyers In memory of William Medoff Elinor Fisch
In memory of Sam Meister Barbara Juhel In memory of Jessie Mullane Jeanne Bradensten In memory of Eugene Munves Russell Munves In memory of Ethel Nass Cindy Roberts In memory of Richard Nass Cindy Roberts In memory of Irving Newman Toby Newman
In memory of Abe Peters Linda and Harry Peters In memory of Claire Post Claire and Robert Post In memory of Julian Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kliegman In memory of Samuel Rosenblith Ruby and Steven Rosenblith In memory of William Rosencrans Marion Rosencrans In memory of Beatrice Ross Cye E. Ross In memory of Madeline Roth Sherry Gaines In memory of Celia Sachs Muriel Saunders In memory of Nathan Sachs Muriel Saunders In memory of Harry Safchik Muriel Saunders In memory of Sam Schachter Harvey Schachter In memory Jerry Schreier Liz Bengston Robert Kempler Jeff Steinberg In memory of Cantor Abbe Sher’s father, Gerald Sher Bea Baitz Elise and David Benatar Barbara, Richard, Allison and Jaclyn Bloch Gilda and Harold Bluestone The Elson Family Susan and Stanley Goldklang Laura, Steve, Blake and Margaret Goodman Emmi and Spencer Herman Rhoda Horowitz Kathi and Steven Kafka Estelle and Henry Levy Eileen and Philip Michaels Alicia and Russell Munves The Reimer Family Joan and Irwin Robinson Reva and Alan Rothenberg Joyce and Jack Rubenstein Arlene and Howard Ruderman Nina and Josh Sayer Harvey Schachter Elaine Statsinger Phyllis and Michael Wininger Women of Reform Judaism
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TEMPLE CONTRIBUTIONS
General Contributions
Continued In memory of Ida Shlansky Janet Barsky In memory of Larry Siflinger Sally Siflinger In memory of Murray Spirgel Marilyn Bender In memory of Evelyn Steinberg Karen and David Blum Ellen and Donald Feldman Susan and Roy Glaser Laura and Steve Goodman and family Rhoda Horowitz Arlene and Lenny Kusendorf Eileen and Philip Michaels Fran Reiser Reva and Alan Rothenberg Joyce and Jack Rubenstein Arlene and Howard Ruderman Phyllis and Michael Wininger In memory of Lawrence Swensen Jeanne Bradensten In memory of Sara Talve Mark Talve In memory of Ray Zamore Marilyn and Sidney Bender In honor of Rabbi Chizner April Reimer In honor of a speedy recovery to Bea Gerstein Rhoda Horowitz In honor of Jonah Hendler’s bar mitzvah Gloria Hendler In honor of Joseph and Trudy Kagan’s 65th anniversary Sarah and Stewart Kagan In honor of Estelle and Henry Levy Leila and Bob Strassler In honor of Cantor Sher Marcia and Allan Burstein In honor of Eric Steinberg’s engagement to Mandy Goldsmith Lesley and Ron Steinberg In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Tannor on the birth of their granddaughter, Hailey Samantha
Lesley and Ron Steinberg
Larissa Guarrera Cultural Arts Fund In memory of Gerald Paul Sher Vin Guarrera In memory of Evelyn Steinberg Vin Guarrera Holocaust Resource Center In memory of Rose Abraskin Lynn Levine In memory of Martin Copell Lorri, Danny, Sloane and Evan Klonsky In memory of Harriet Fastenberg Lorri, Danny, Sloane and Evan Klonsky In memory of Lisa Goldberg’s father Linda, Scott, and Tracy Ackerman and family In memory of Bea Martin Arnold Goldman In memory of Lisa Meyers Lorri, Danny, Sloane and Evan Klonsky In memory of Jim Segal Emmi and Spencer Herman In memory of Cantor Sher’s father, Gerald Sher Gertrude and Murton Brown Anise Cherry Arthur and Nancy Cohen Bea Gerstein Judit and Jack Ungar In memory of Evelyn Steinberg Nancy and Arthur Cohen Lynn and Ted Levine Judit and Jack Ungar In honor of a speedy recovery to Bea Gerstein Lynn and Ted Levine In honor of a speedy recovery to Steve Goldberg Lynn and Ted Leving In honor of Kathi Kafka’s new granddaughter Lynn and Ted Levine In honor of a speedy recovery to Jeanne Kaplan Lynn and Ted Levine In honor of Irving Roth Bruce Halom Rita and Irwin Rosen
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A Seder For Mingling Singles
Join us to celebrate the upcoming Passover holiday. Share in a lively discussion and a festive dinner. Co-facilitated by PIC Social Worker and Rabbi.
Thursday, March 14, 7:15pm, Sid Jacobson JCC, Fee $36.00/PIC affiliated synagogue or JCC members $25., Advance registration required
Teach Your Children Well:Parenting for Authentic Success
Dr. Madeline Levine, The NY Times bestselling author of “The Price of Privilege” and psychologist presents her research exploding the myths that good grades, high test scores and college acceptances define parenting. An inspiring and informative presentation for parents and educators. Sid Jacobson JCC, Monday, March 18, 7:30pm, Free to the community. RSVP required at www.sjjcc.org/pic
Follow-Up Parenting Workshop
Facilitated by PIC Social Workers, Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10 AM and 7:30 PM, Sid Jacobson JCC, Free, RSVP required to 484-1545 X196
Empty Chair at the Seder
A workshop offering guidance and support on how to participate in the Passover Seder when affected by loss or a significant change in family. Co-facilitated by PIC Social Worker and Rabbi. Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 PM, Call 484-1545 X196 for more information.
