CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Volume 90 | Number 1 September/October 2017 WelCOMIng A neW YeAR
Dear Friends, mother of humanity in “The People vs. Eve.” Former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, I hope the summer has brought you time for a refreshment from New Hampshire, will prosecute. of spirit. As always, our talented staff has been hard at work these past months, planning for the year ahead. Now as And in the coming months, we will 5778 approaches, I am pleased to share with you some welcome to Temple Emanu-El some important programmatic and staffing updates. of the 21st century’s most influential political leaders: Secretary of State Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson Conversations With the Most Hillary Clinton on November 1; President Barack Obama on Influential Leaders of the 21st Century January 24; Vice President Dick Cheney on March 7; and Secretary of State Colin Powell on June 4. At a time of The extraordinary gift made by Temple President considerable division in our nation, the perspective of these John Streicker, Barbara and their family has enbled us historic figures on the challenges of moral leadership, to expand our Streicker Center with thrilling new offerings certainly an issue of Jewish concern, will be fascinating to unique in the synagogue world. Consequently, we are hear. This will be Secretary Clinton’s only public appearance redefining synagogue engagement by bringing many who in New York related to her new book and President Obama’s previously attended only on the High Holy Days through first post-election public appearance in New York, our doors on a monthly if not weekly basis. extraordinary honors for our congregation.
As Jews, we express our religious identity in myriad ways, A Warm Welcome and a Fond Farewell each according to our passions and interests—be they cultural, sociopolitical, academic or spiritual—and our In June, our associate rabbi, Allison Tick Brill, announced programs touch them all. On October 16, we will sing with that she will be leaving us after the High Holy Days as her Hershey Felder. On October 19, we will laugh with Mel Brooks. husband, David, accepts a unique professional opportunity in On November 19, Alan Dershowitz again will engage us in their hometown of Chicago. Rabbi Tick Brill’s departure will the most captivating form of Torah study as he defends the be a great loss for us. Gifted in so many ways, Ally has
continued on next page… In This Issue 3 High Holy Days: 10 How My Congregation 17 Jewish Men Schedule and Acts as a Family for Older Speak Out About Programs Members Without Relatives Religious Inequality New Year continued... invigorated our Religious School and teen activities, our after that. She will teach in our weekly Torah study class, inter-religious dialogue, our outreach to young professionals, oversee our outreach to young professionals and shepherd our Discovering Judaism program, and of course our students through our Discovering Judaism program. A native worship. As a pastor, she has stood beside us in sorrow of San Diego and a Harvard graduate, Sara was ordained by and joy. And as a colleague and partner, she is beloved by HUC-JIR in 2007. She trained as a hospital chaplain at New our entire staff team. We will honor her with a service of York Presbyterian Hospital and, along the way, has served farewell on Friday, October 6. Our search already is underway congregations in Ohio, Vermont and Great Neck, and at for a new assistant rabbi to join us in July 2018, one who Temple Israel, just a few blocks away. will build on Rabbi Tick Brill’s considerable accomplishments and enrich our congregation with his or her unique With the ordination of Cantor Richard Newman, passions and strengths. Alexandra Kurland joins us as our new cantorial intern. Classically trained, Alex is studying for the cantorate at For the coming year, following the High Holy Days, we will HUC-JIR and will be a regular presence on the bimah welcome Rabbi Sarah Reines, who will serve us full time as and in our Religious School. an interim associate rabbi, through June 2018. Rabbi Reines was ordained from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish We welcome Rabbi Reines, Rabbi Sapadin and Student Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) New York Campus in 1997. Cantor Kurland to our clergy and our congregation with great She also holds a master’s degree from Brandeis University’s joy, knowing their leadership and presence will strengthen us. Hornstein program and has trained as a hospital chaplain. Early in our careers, Sarah and I served together at Central Keep in Touch Synagogue, her home for 15 years. (Actually, we have known each other since the third grade.) A lifelong member of It won’t be long before we see each other on Rosh Temple Emanu-El, Sarah is the daughter of Miriam Reines Hashanah. I look forward to it! In the meantime, and and Borah, of blessed memory. And it is our joy to welcome afterward too, please never hesitate to be in touch with her; her husband, Richard; and their two daughters, Talia and any questions or thoughts. I am most grateful for every Noa, back home. Rabbi Reines’ creativity, leadership and opportunity to be together. Until we are, my warmest wishes skills as a pastor and teacher will be a gift to us. that 5778 be good and sweet for you and those you love, and for our entire congregational family. We also welcome to our congregation as an adjunct rabbi, Sara Sapadin, herself a wonderful talent. Rabbi Sapadin will Very truly yours, join us on the bimah during the High Holy Days and monthly Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson
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3 — High Holy Days at Temple Emanu-El - Programs and Schedule 10 — How My Congregation Acts as a Family for Older Members Without Relatives 12 — Support the Philanthropic Fund: More Powerful Together 13 — Streicker Center Calendar 17 — Jewish Men Speak Out About Injustice in Israel On THe COVeR 18 — Community Calendar The Lion of Judah Detail from the large 21 — Early Childhood Calendar stained-glass window 22 — Lifelong Learning/Religious School Calendar in the northeast bay, 24 — Volunteering Calendar designed by artist 25 — Life-Cycle Events G. Owen Bonawit
2 לשנה טובה L’SHANAH TOVAH
5778 High Holy Days at TEMPLE EMANU-EL SCHEDULE AND PROGRAMS
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CALENDAR OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
Worship services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are conducted simultaneously in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary (Fifth Avenue at 65th Street) and the Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary (10 East 66th Street). Our rabbis and cantor alternate between locations. Admission is by assigned ticket unless indicated otherwise.
SELICHOT
Saturday, September 16
SELICHOT SERVICE 8:00 PM • Beth-El Chapel (Fifth Avenue entrance) Music, poetry and penitential prayers for the New Year. No tickets required.
ROSH HASHANAH
Wednesday, September 20 A DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ISSUES FACING ISRAEL TODAY EVE OF ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE 12:30 PM • Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary 5:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/ Special guest: Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary of Israel in New York. Open seating, all are welcome. Reserved seating, both locations. TEEN WORSHIP SERVICE SHIR CHADASH SERVICE 12:30 PM • Beth-El Chapel (Fifth Avenue) 8:00 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary For teens; teen friends and parents welcome. For adults; children welcome. Contemporary liturgy, Open seating, tickets required. participatory music. Open seating, tickets required. FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE AND RECEPTION Thursday, September 21 2:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary For elementary children and pre-teens, their families PRE-READERS SERVICE and their guests. Open seating, tickets required. 9:00 AM • Greenwald Chapel (One East 65th Street) A reception follows in Blumenthal Hall, For toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners, 10 East 66th Street. and their parents. Open seating, tickets required. TASHLICH ROSH HASHANAH MORNING SERVICE 4:15 PM • The Pond in Central Park 10:00 AM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/ A symbolic ritual in which we “cast away” our sins, Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary acknowledging the importance and complexity of Reserved seating, both locations. repentance in a tangible way. All are welcome. We will gather in the 66th Street lobby and proceed to The Pond.
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Friday, September 29 YOM KIPPUR STUDY SESSIONS 12:30 PM • Goldsmith Religious School Building SHIR CHADASH SERVICE (10 East 66th Street) Open to all congregants and 5:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary their guests. Course descriptions on page 6. For adults; children welcome. Contemporary liturgy, participatory music. Open seating, tickets required. TEEN WORSHIP SERVICE 12:30 PM • Beth-El Chapel (Fifth Avenue) koL NIDREI EVENING SERVICE For teens; teen friends and parents welcome. 8:00 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/ Open seating, tickets required. Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary Reserved seating, both locations. FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE 2:00 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary Saturday, September 30 For elementary children and pre-teens, their families and their guests. Open seating, tickets required. PRE-READERS SERVICE Activities in the Bernard Museum will follow. 9:00 AM • Greenwald Chapel (One East 65th Street) For toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners AVoDAH SERVICE and their parents. Open seating, tickets required. 2:15 PM • Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary Led by Rabbi Stephen Franklin and YOM KIPPUR MORNING SERVICE Cantorial Soloist Steven Fox. Open seating. 9:45 AM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/ Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary AFTERNOON, MEMORIAL AND N’ILAH SERVICES Reserved seating, both locations. 3:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. Reserved seating.
SUKKOT/SH’MINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH
Wednesday, October 4 SIMCHAT TORAH FAMILY SERVICE, CONSECRATION AND FAMILY DINNER EVE OF SUKKOT FAMILY SERVICE 5:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/One East 65th Street 5:30 PM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary Join us in welcoming the new students in our school into All are welcome to attend; no tickets required. our Emanu-El community. Our youngest congregants Families are encouraged to participate in our evening will be blessed by our clergy and will receive their own service; a festive oneg will follow in our third floor sukkah. “mini-Torah” to take home. A festive family dinner will follow. Charge: $55 per family (up to two adults, any number of Thursday, October 5 children) paid by October 5; $75 after October 5. Teens (eighth graders through 12th graders), SUKKOT SERVICE if unaccompanied by an adult, pay $15 each. Additional 10:30 AM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary adults pay $20 each. Make your dinner reservation at All are welcome to attend; no tickets required. www.emanuelnyc.org/SimchatTorahDinner.
Wednesday, October 11 Thursday, October 12
YOUNG FAMILIES: SNACKS UNDER THE SUKKAH SH’MINI ATzERET/SIMCHAT TORAH 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM • 10 East 66th Street YIzkoR (MEMORIAL) SERVICE Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to celebrate under 10:30 AM • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary our rooftop sukkah with food, singing and dancing. All are welcome to attend; no tickets required. RSVP to [email protected].
5 YOM KIPPUR STUDY SeSSIOnS — 5778
After the Yom Kippur morning service, learn, study and reflect in one of the study sessions led by scholars of the temple. Participation is open to all congregants and their guests. Sessions are held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
IMMeRSIng OuRSeLveS In THe WATeRS HOLY DOubT: THe WISDOM OF KOHeLeT OF JOnAH: A TexT STuDY Rabbi Bruce Block Rabbi Sara Sapadin, Adjunct Rabbi Can religious doubt be good for your spiritual health? Dive into one of the most captivating, enigmatic and The author of kohelet (Book of Ecclesiastes) grapples profound stories of our tradition. Together we will mine with this question as he reflects on his life and his the depths of this text, as we follow our powerful yet search for its meaning. As we examine our own lives petulant hero on the journey of a lifetime. More than on Yom Kippur, we will consider whether this biblical just a parable of repentance, Jonah is a story about book ends in affirmation and explore how our humanity and our shared strivings, struggles and religious doubt might lead to spiritual growth. frailties. Which parts of his journey speak to our experience on Yom Kippur, and which parts speak WHAT IS THIS THIng CALLeD gOD? to the collective human condition? Come and discover! Rabbi Philip Hiat Abraham invented God; Moses identified God’s MuSeuM ObJeCTS AnD THe STORIeS THeY TeLL characteristics; and Joshua socialized God in defining Warren Klein, Curator, Bernard Museum of Judaica how we should act toward God and each other. Each Explore how the museum collection has developed over step helped the Jews evolve from a cult to a faith. the past 20 years. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how So, what is this thing called God? research and scholarship of our collection has grown, and take a peek at some of our recent acquisitions. Please note: additional sessions may be added at a later date.
The following are weekly readings for September and October 2017. TORAH AT A glAnCe... Read synopses of the Torah portions at emanuelnyc.org/ torahataglance. View our clergy preaching schedule at www.emanuelnyc.org/preaching.
Ki Teitzei (Read Saturday, September 2) Yom Kippur (Saturday, September 30) Deuteronomy 21:1-25:19 Deuteronomy 29:9-14, 30:11-20 (Morning) and Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-18, 32-37 (Afternoon) Ki Tavo (Read Saturday, September 9) Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot (Saturday, October 7) Exodus 33:12-34:26 Nitzavim/Vayeilech (Read Saturday, September 16) Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20, 31:1-30 B’reishit (Read Saturday, October 14) Selichot is observed this evening. Genesis 1:1-6:8
Haazinu (Read Saturday, September 23) Noach (Read Saturday, October 21) Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Genesis 6:9-11:32 Shabbat Shuvah (Sabbath of Repentance) Lech L’cha (Read Saturday, October 28) Genesis 12:1-17:27
6 WORSHIP WITH US Important information about the High Holy Days at Temple Emanu-El 5778
TICKeTS ARe ReQuIReD MeMbeRSHIp AnD SeATIng As a new security measure, Those wishing to become members of Temple Emanu-El tickets for both reserved-seating and obtain seats for the High Holy Days must complete a and open-seating services during Temple Membership Application and Seating Preference the High Holy Days will be required Form. Current temple members must RENEW their temple without exception for individuals affiliation. Each member with a seating reservation will and families. Should you lose your receive a set of tickets for all services. Members who tickets in advance of a service, are not planning to use their assigned seats during the please contact our Membership Office High Holy Days are asked to release their seats so that we and we will issue replacements. Membership staff will be can make the seats at those specific services available to on-site during High Holy Days services to assist members guests from other Reform congregations or guests of who have misplaced tickets. Emanu-El congregants and their families.
As a member, your annual membership contribution is determined in part by Tickets for the 5778 High Holy the number of seats you require for the High Holy Days and their specific Days will be mailed the week of location, subject to availability. September 4 to temple members Pew plans for both the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary and the Leon Lowenstein with reserved seats. Sanctuary are available to help you complete the Seating Preference Form. Please note, we cannot guarantee that a requested seating assignment Members, if you are not planning will be available on receipt of your application. However, if we are unable to provide seating in the section requested, on using your assigned seats for your name will be placed on a waiting list, and temporary High Holy Day Services, let us seating will be provided for you until your preferred seating becomes available. Please be assured that we always will know so we may reassign your have room for you and your family members in one of the congregation’s two sanctuaries. seats to other guests. SeATIng ReCIpROCITY Emanu-El congregants who will be traveling during the Tickets for our Shir Chadash, High Holy Days typically are welcomed at other URJ Pre-Readers, Family and Teen congregations. please note that High Holy Days seating is based on the discretion of the host congregation. services will be sent automatically Similarly, Emanu-El will provide complimentary tickets for out-of-town relatives of members or out-of-town visitors to all temple families with children who arrange for courtesy seating through their home under the age of 18. congregation. If you are a member of Temple Emanu-El and wish to attend services at another URJ temple, then please complete our Reciprocity Request Form at www.emanuelnyc.org/reciprocity or call 212-507-9513. We then will forward your completed form.
7 ROLL OF ReMeMbRAnCe beCOMe A vOLunTeeR uSHeR At Temple Emanu-El, it is our tradition during Yom Kippur to The role of Emanu-El’s ushers is to greet congregants read names of the recently deceased from our temple family. and guests, answer their questions and maintain the To have a name added to our Roll of Remembrance, complete solemnity of services for the High Holy Days and our online form at www.emanuelnyc.org/YKremembrance or throughout the year. We welcome all temple members who call 212-507-9513. Requests for 5778 must be submitted by would like to join this important group. Complete our September 15. Only the names of those who have passed volunteer registration form at www.emanuelnyc.org/HHD- away since October 12, 2016, can be read on Yom Kippur. ushers, or call 212-744-1400, ext. 250.
FAMILY HOLIDAY ReSOuRCeS HeAR THe SHOFAR Visit the temple website at www.emanuelnyc.org/ Unable to attend Rosh Hashanah services? One of our familyholidays for activities that offer a starting point for clergy, shofar in hand, will be happy to pay a home visit discussion with your children on the significance of each during this season to any of our temple members. holiday and the lessons we can learn. Call 212-507-9603.
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON SERVICES
On Yom Kippur afternoon, all will Kippur afternoon, we ask that you If your seats are in the Lowenstein come together with the full clergy in send us confirmation of your Sanctuary, then please confirm that the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary for the attendance. If your seats are in the you plan to attend so that tickets can Afternoon Service, Yizkor Memorial Fifth Avenue Sanctuary, they will be be issued to you in the Fifth Avenue Service and inspirational N’ilah honored. But, if you do not plan to Sanctuary. Call 212-507-9514, or Concluding Service. To best serve all attend, we ask that you let us know send an email to who are planning to attend on Yom so those seats can be reassigned. [email protected].
ReCOnCIlIATIOn & SERVICE OF FAREWELL FOR FORgIVeneSS RABBI AllISOn TICK BRIll A Shabbat Shuvah sermon by the Parents Circle, Friday, October 6 • 6:00 PM bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents for peace
Friday, September 22 • 6:00 PM Join us as Temple Emanu-El honors Rabbi Between Rosh Hashanah and Allison Tick Brill with a Yom Kippur, the season of reconciliation and forgiveness, join Temple Emanu-El service of farewell as she for a moving Shabbat Shuvah service and her husband, David, with representatives from the Parents return to their hometown Circle, an organization consisting of more Robi Damelin of Chicago. On this than 600 Palestinian and Israeli families occasion, we will gather who have lost loved ones during the Rabbi Allison Tick Brill Middle East conflict but remain as a congregation to committed to finding a path out of pass along our best violence. The Sabbath sermon will wishes and celebrate her be delivered by Robi Damelin, an many contributions and Israeli mother who lost her son, and Mazen Farraj dynamic presence within Mazen Farraj, a Palestinian son who lost his father. our community.
8 ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
Child Care for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Morning Services For temple members with children between 18 months and 5 years of age, we will be offering child care for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning services. This amenity is complimentary, but space is limited. Parents must register by 5:00 PM on September 8. If you register and your needs should change, then please notify the Membership Office so we may reach out to those on the waiting list. Complete our online registration at www.emanuelnyc.org/HHD-childcare. guest Tickets Members wanting guest tickets for High Holy Day services must call 212-507-9514. There is a $125 processing fee per guest, per holiday.
Family Services Tickets In addition to our formal High Holy Days services in the Fifth Avenue and Leon Lowenstein sanctuaries, Temple Emanu-El offers open seating at several other services appropriate for adults and children alike. Tickets for these services will be sent automatically to all temple families with children under the age of 18. Other temple members interested in tickets may request them at www.emanuelnyc.org/HHD-openseating. There is no fee for these tickets.
Welcome, College Students! College students, both temple members and nonmembers, who do not already have seats are invited to join us for Shir Chadash services in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary, and Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services in the Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary (10 East 66th Street). Students must present a current college ID on the day of the service to enter.
Worship Services Open to the public We also host community worship services, open to the public in I. M. Wise Hall (One East 65th Street), that feature livestreaming from the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary services. No tickets needed.
All questions regarding seating and tickets should be directed to the Membership Office. Please call 212-507-9514, or send an email to [email protected].
9 COMMunITY AS FAMILY HOW MY CONGREGATION ACTS AS A FAMILY FOR OLDER MEMBERS WITHOUT RELATIVES
by Wendl Kornfeld At Temple Emanu-El, we run a program called “Community as Family” (CAF), under our larger Emanu-El Cares s older Americans stay fit and engaged in active lives, initiative. Now in its third year, CAF was created for temple A a great number of them nevertheless count on a members aged 48 and up (singles and couples) who are measure of companionship and support to be provided anticipating—or already experiencing—the challenges and by family members—usually their adult children. Even in needs of growing older without family to rely upon for relationships that aren’t ideal, children often are struck practical and emotional support. The younger members of with a sense of moral obligation and duty when a parent’s the group are learning simultaneously how to help their situation is changing in critical ways. They are the default parents as well as to anticipate their own future needs. people to entrust a set of keys; to grant access to insurance, financial and legal documents; to name as a I facilitate the group, with encouraging support contact in case of emergency; and to help coordinate and guidance from Rabbi Amy Ehrlich. We meet once end-of-life details. a month in the early evening during the non-summer months, casually sharing refreshments around a dining But what about those many older adults who have no table, swapping stories and voicing concerns. Sharing close family because of choice, distance, death or personal and professional experience creates sources estrangement? These individuals often deal alone with of information for a variety of issues, and warm crises or critical decision-making and at a more vulnerable friendships have developed. time of life. Shame or embarrassment about their lack of family support may keep them from seeking the support CAF has three basic structures: they require; indeed, a recent article in The Huffington Post claims that society views the decision to forego 1. Finding ways to create a trusted personal network— parenthood as morally wrong. a family, if you will—from among friends, neighbors, colleagues and professionals. We encourage
10 deepening relationships within Temple Emanu-El through its volunteer, cultural and educational programs; Sharing personal inter-generational activities are of particular interest.
2. Making specific plans for the upcoming changes in and professional our lives and troubleshooting situations, which may be complicated by living without a partner or roommate. experience creates 3. Learning how to become strong advocates for ourselves by identifying and locating what resources are available for specific needs. sources of A Facebook group of more than 4,300 members called information for Elder Orphans (www.facebook.com/groups/elderorphans) states in its purpose, “…to share and discuss issues important to people over 55 living alone without a spouse, a variety of issues, partner or children…this group will serve as a platform to build awareness, give hope and support, and help to create better communities for us to grow older.” A few Elder and warm friendships Orphans members recently posted that their house of worship, once a treasured home, is no longer as welcoming. There is no place for them if the focus is always on have developed. ceremonies and activities created for family participation. How progressive, then, is Congregation Emanu-El, whose gracious outreach to all demographics fosters participation and recognizes the need for congregational inclusion as COMMUNITY AS FAMILY people age without family! In 2017, the temple even held a special, beautifully prepared seder so we, too, might observe CALENDAR OF MEETINGS the sacred traditions while enjoying the warmth of friends. Following is the proposed list of meeting Recently, third-year rabbinical students from Hebrew Union dates for 2017-2018. Sessions will meet College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) observed a Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, except variety of activities and programs at Temple Emanu-El, where noted otherwise. Light refreshments including a session with four congregants who discussed the temple’s outreach to non-Jewish family members, will be served, and there will be no single-parent households, gay members and the commercial endorsements. Participation “un-familied.” These congregants shared their intensely is open to temple members only. personal stories with the hope that the rabbinical students would make every effort to lead someday with a similar 2017 2018 sense of inclusion and compassion. With 10,000 people October 23 January 22 turning 65 every day in the United States, the number November 20 February 26 of older people without family will increase in December 18 March 31* every congregation. April 23 Let us strive to make temple membership meaningful May 20** throughout every congregant’s lifespan. * Saturday night, CAF Second Seder
Wendl kornfeld and her husband, Barry, are long-time members of ** Sunday morning, Shavuot service and Yizkor Temple Emanu-El and active in many aspects of temple life. This article was published originally on 6/8/17 for the Union of Reform Judaism’s “Inside Leadership” Blog.
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“Judaism demands our involvement in More than $1 Million the messiness of the world….Though the world may at times appear to be deaf to Distributed for 2016-2017 Torah’s message of justice and compassion new York City based Social Services: 38% and peace, in this synagogue we shall • Food Pantry support • Homeless support proclaim it, and act upon it, and do what we • Settlement Houses believe must be done, to beat this broken • Programs for senior citizens world back into shape.” Institutions of Reform Judaism: 17% 38% ~ Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson • Funding to help build the first Reform Sermon, Rosh Hashanah 5777 Rabbinic Jewish Library in Moscow • Funds to support reform Jewish t Temple Emanu-El, as much as we summer camp programs Arecognize the Days of Awe as a time for Jewish education and our congregants to look inward, a time to Jewish Community Services: 16% rejoice and reflect, we also recognize it as a • Programs at Hunter College Hillel time for action and initiative. We are blessed to combat the BDS Movement 17% • Funds for our Emanu-El Clergy to serve with a close-knit community, but we are also small Jewish Communities in the part of something larger than ourselves— South through the Institute for global in scope, extending far beyond the Southern Jewish Life bounds of our warm and majestic synagogue. Interfaith programming and Humanitarian Relief: 11% Your gift to the Philanthropic Fund is a • Funds to aid resettlement of Syrian 16% commitment to assist our educational and refugees through the Jewish Coalition humanitarian efforts within our city and for Disaster Relief abroad. In 5777, Temple Emanu-El stewarded • Funds to help those affected by floods and mudslides in Columbia and Peru more than $1 million dollars in tzedakah to through IsraAID worthy charities and causes. We sincerely 11% hope you will consider giving to the Clergy Discretionary Funds: 10% • Individuals in crisis Philanthropic Fund for 5778. • Community tzedakah
Donations to the Philanthropic Fund are not programs in Israel: 8% 10% retained for the temple’s operating budget. • Programs to integrate at-risk Ethiopian youth into the Israel Defense Forces • Programs to support homeless youth through Shanti House 8% To donate online, visit: emanuelnyc.org/philanthropicfund
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JeWISH Men SPeAK OUT ABOUT InJUSTICe In ISRAel by Steven portnoy anger, frustration, disillusionment and disappointment throughout our communities concerning the most recent Nearly 600 men (and a few women) attended Men of Reform developments with regard to the Kotel, conversion and Judaism’s first-ever joint convention with the Federation of the authority of the Rabbanut (Chief Rabbinate of Israel). Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC), the Conservative Movement’s These developments, offensive as they were, organization for men. The five-day event was held in unfortunately do not stand in isolation but are only the Washington, D.C. most recent manifestations of a lack of respect for non-Orthodox Jewry both in Israel and in the Diaspora. As is usual for this type of meeting, the programming was non-stop, running from early morning until late into It is important for you to understand, and therefore we the evening, and filled with workshops, seminars, emphasize it, that this is not some pro forma protest experimental learning and more. We studied, we laughed, which can be air-brushed away. Rather, it goes to the we ate, we prayed, we renewed old acquaintances, heart of whether Israel perceives non-Orthodox Jews and we made new friends. as legitimate. It is beyond absurd that Israel is the one democracy in the world where Jews cannot freely We also heard keynote addresses from several distinguished practice their faith in accordance with their beliefs. speakers: Rabbi David Saperstein, the URJ’s senior advisor for policy and strategy and a former United States The government’s actions risk dividing the worldwide ambassador; former Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA); Jewish community at a time when it must remain united. Rabbi Michael Uram, executive director and campus rabbi We count on you to make clear to the Prime Minister, of Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania; and Ron Wolfson, the Israeli Government and members of Knesset, that a noted author and audacious hospitality guru. few soothing words or exhortations for patience will not fix this. We expect concrete actions. It should matter to The events at the pre-convention reception, though, you that we care about all of this not only because of our are what will long remain with me as the pivotal moment own commitment to Israel but also because we want of the entire convention. our children and grandchildren to share that love for Israel—and we are at risk of that not happening. Attended by almost 200 people, the reception was hosted by Rabbi Martin Peled-Flax, the Israel Embassy’s minister Within hours, our statement reverberated across oceans, of Congressional affairs, who spoke about Israel’s security, garnering coverage from both Ha’aretz and The Jerusalem the Obama administration’s support of Israel, and what Post. It is perhaps the first statement whose signatories has and has not changed under the Trump administration. include affiliates from both the Reform and Conservative Following his remarks, he agreed to take a few questions movements, among them: Women of Reform Judaism; from the audience. the Association of Reform zionists of America; Mercaz, the zionist membership organization of the In my capacity as president of Men of Reform Judaism, Conservative Movement; and the Women’s League I joined Allan Gottesman, international president of FJMC, of Conservative Judaism. as we took turns delivering the following statement, the subject of which was, until that moment, unknown to Steven Portnoy is president of Men of Reform Judaism and a member those in attendance: of Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. This article was published originally on 7/31/17 for the Union of Reform Judaism’s The Conservative (Masorti) and Reform (Progressive) “Inside Leadership” Blog. movements are home to the overwhelming number of Jews in North America. It is painful to describe the
17 COMMUNITY eMAnu-eL CAReS sexting; social media and over As members of Temple Emanu-El, we are blessed to share exposure; deciphering scams; moments of personal celebration and joy as well as times of parenting in this digital age; cyber- struggle and sorrow, together as a congregational family. bullying; online gaming; and Emanu-El Cares invites members to lend support, through a developing a digital road map to variety of meaningful opportunities, to fellow congregants. With help direct parents. Refreshments the High Holy Days approaching, as families come together, will be served, and there will be a Q&A don’t miss these important programs. period. There is no charge for this event, For parents: drop off your children at Religious School and A SILenT epIDeMIC: join us. Open to all. pARenT/CHILD eSTRAngeMenT Wednesday, September 13 • 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CLub 65 one East 65th Street Club 65 is a monthly social group and educational program How do you handle holidays and times of for senior members of the temple, both men and women. togetherness when parents and adult Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Participation is children don’t speak? Run by free of charge. QUESTIONS? Call 212-744-1400. Dr. Deborah green, a certified psychoanalyst and licensed JOnAH: THe pROpHeT WHO psychotherapist with more than 25 RunS AWAY FROM gOD years of experience, this intriguing and Tuesday, october 14 • 11:00 AM • one East 65th Street helpful program addresses this issue and The concise Book of Jonah, puzzling more. There is no charge for this program, and at times humorous, is the which is open to all congregants. prescribed reading for the afternoon of Yom Kippur. What is the A guIDe TO InTeRneT SAFeTY significance of this story about a FOR CHILDRen AnD ADuLTS stubborn prophet who refuses to Sunday, october 22 • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM deliver God’s message to the one East 65th Street people of Nineveh? Why does he Liz Repking, founder and senior cyber safety expert at Cyber resist? What does the story tell us Safety Consulting, presents this timely program. Subjects to be about justice and mercy, repentance and covered include: Internet predators; Instagram, Google Safe atonement? Search, YouTube safety mode, and monitoring software for guest speaker: Dr. Mark Weisstuch both smart phones and the home (including program demos);
MILESTONES Supporting our congregants in times of simcha and sorrow
Do you know someone in the congregation who is Rabbi Amy Ehrlich at 212-507-9606 or emailing experiencing simchas or sorrows…the birth of a child, a [email protected]. Volunteers will deliver a wedding, a death in the family, illness or a hospital stay? special Shabbat tote bag featuring items appropriate for the Are you yourself going through a special life event? situation, such as soup or a meal for someone ill, a wedding gift, a Temple Emanu-El onesie for a newborn, plus a If you, or anyone you know, is facing a life-changing Shabbat Kiddush cup, challah and prayer sheets. As we moment, please contact eMAnu-eL CAReS by calling reach out to each other, we only grow stronger.
18 WOMen’S AuxILIARY upTOWn MuSeuM TOuR For questions about Women’s Auxiliary events, Friday, october 27 • Check in at 9:45 AM call 212-744-1400, ext. 235, or send an email to (Tour starts promptly at 10:00 AM) • 1230 Fifth Avenue [email protected]. To become a member, We will start our day at el Museo del log on to www.emanuelnyc.org/womaux. barrio for a guided tour of the galleries and an art-making SHIp AHOY! ARCHITeCTuRe bOAT CRuISe workshop. Discover the artistic Tuesday, September 26 • 1:00 PM landscape of Latino, Caribbean 62 Chelsea Piers and Latin American cultures Join us as we set sail for a roughly through El Museo’s wide-ranging three-hour tour in comfort and style, collection and exhibitions. sipping champagne and having Lunch will follow at el Museo’s light hors d’oeuvres. Classic Side park Café, which features open views overlooking Harbor Line has partnered with Central Park’s Conservatory Garden. El Café offers a truly the American Institute of Mexican and Latin American casual dining experience that Architects (AIA) to host the aims to enhance gastronomy by complementing it with a official AIANY Around Manhattan celebration of Latin American art. Our lovely day will Architecture Tour. Fully circumnavigate the island of conclude with a guided tour of the Museum of the City Manhattan for an insightful narration about New York’s of new York. Founded in 1923 as a private, nonprofit iconic landmarks, modern architecture and engineering corporation, the museum connects the past, present and masterpieces, as seen from the city’s historic waterways. future of New York City. Space is limited. Reservations Space is limited. Reservations must be received by must be received by October 20. The charge for this September 19. The charge for this event is $80 for event is $50 for Women’s Auxiliary and Men’s Club Women’s Auxiliary and Men’s Club members, $90 for all members, $60 for all other temple members and guests. other temple members and guests. Register at Register online at www.emanuelnyc.org/wa-museums. www.emanuelnyc.org/wa-AIA-tour.
Men’S CLub contemporaries. Rabbi Aaron For questions about Men’s Club events, panken, president of Hebrew call 212-744-1400, ext. 250, or send an email to union College-Jewish Institute [email protected]. To become a member, of Religion, the Reform log on to www.emanuelnyc.org/mensclub. Movement’s seminary, will explore the texts and interpretive HOLY WAR In JuDAISM AnD ISLAM trajectories of holy war and jihad Sunday, october 15 • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Judaism and Islam. one East 65th Street Most, if not all, religions contain the concept of war The charge for this event is $30 for Men’s Club and motivated by religious purposes. Some of our most sacred Women’s Auxiliary members, $35 for all other temple ancient texts are filled with hostility toward those who are members and guests; brunch is served. Register online different, and interpreters have had to wrestle with the at www.emanuelnyc.org/mc-panken. concepts as they compare these ideas with those of their
19 TALMUD STUDY TEMPLE EMANU-EL: Temple Emanu-El’s weekly Clergy, Officers and Staff seminar on Talmud examines the text in English translation, with CLERGY informal yet spirited discussion. Joshua M. Davidson, Senior Rabbi No background in Talmud or Hebrew Amy B. ehrlich, Rabbi is required. This seminar is taught by Allison Tick Brill, Associate Rabbi Rabbi philip Hiat, scholar-in-residence at Sara Sapadin, Adjunct Rabbi Mo glazman, Senior Cantor Central Synagogue, as he has done for more than 20 years. Dr. Ronald B. Sobel, Senior Rabbi Emeritus This year’s selected text is part of the third chapter of Dr. David M. Posner, Senior Rabbi Emeritus tractate Baba Metzia, which examines laws related to lori A. Corrsin, Cantor Emerita hiring, losses on deposits, the quantity and quality of Alexandra Kurland, Cantorial Intern articles, and the use of money on such deposits. OFFICERS According to Rabbi Hiat, “If you understand this chapter of Talmud, you can understand the entire Talmud.” John H. Streicker, President Andrew F. Moses, Vice President gregg M. Rechler, Vice President There is no charge for this class. All are welcome to join Brian Pessin, Treasurer at any time during the year—both newcomers to Judaic Dena Kleiman, Secretary studies and those who have long been studying. Classes meet from 6:15 pM to 7:15 pM on Wednesdays, STAFF from September 6 and through June 27, 2018. Enter at the Marvin and Elisabeth Cassell Community Administration and Planning Cara l. glickman, Vice President, Administration and Planning House. Attend when you can and when you wish. Mark H. Heutlinger, Administrator QUESTIONS? Call the Temple Office at 212-744-1400. evan Brown, Director, Communications Jessica Ingram, Director, Member Services Rodney Rogers, Director, Information Technology Rachel Rothman, Director, Special Events and Operations Anton Shkreli, Director, Facilities
OUR NEW STAFF… Finance Rachel Rothman is joining Temple Steven Jones, Vice President, Finance Emanu-El as its new director of Development and Philanthropy Special Events and Operations, a Robyn W. Cimbol, Senior Director, Development and Philanthropy position through which she will be Wendy glick, Assistant Director, Development coordinating private receptions for life- cycle events, working with Saviv and young Lifelong Learning/Religious School Saul Kaiserman, Director, Lifelong Learning members, and supporting the temple’s operations. Rachel Brumberg, Associate Director, Lifelong Learning Jackie Schreiber, Program Director, Faculty and Family Engagement Rachel served as director of the JCC Maccabi Games & emma Kate lindsay, Coordinator, Youth Learning and Engagement ArtsFest in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2016, leading the The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center efforts to host more than 1,500 visiting athletes and artists. Dr. gady levy, Executive Director, The Streicker Center Most recently, Rachel was the marketing manager for erika Resnick, Program Director, The Streicker Center BlueLine Grid, an emergency-communications startup. Merrill Alpert, Education Coordinator, The Streicker Center Hadass Attia, Creative Director, The Streicker Center Warren Klein, Curator, Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica Rachel started her career in finance as a project manager Marjorie Shuster, Librarian, Ivan M. Stettenheim Library at Vision Financial Markets LLC, while obtaining an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business. She also holds a Nursery School bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of ellen Davis, Director, Nursery School Wisconsin-Madison. Rachel grew up in Stamford, Funerals Connecticut, but has called New York City home Charles S. Salomon, Funeral Director for the past seven years.
20 EARLY CHILDHOOD nuRSeRY SCHOOL RegISTRATIOn SnACKS unDeR THe SuKKAH Applications for the 2018-2019 school year may be Wednesday, october 11 • 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM downloaded from the temple website in PDF format: 10 East 66th Street www.emanuelnyc.org/ns- Shake the lulav, smell the etrog, application. As required by the sing with Shira. Add your special Independent Schools Admissions decorative touch to our outdoor Association of Greater New York sukkah. Delicious holiday snacks (ISAAGNY), we will not review any will be served. RSVP to applications until after Labor Day. [email protected]. Applications may be submitted only one year before a child is And after the holidays… eligible to start school. Children must be 2 years and 3 months old the year they will be TOT SHAbbAT entering school. Although it is Nursery School policy to give Friday, october 20 • 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM priority to congregation members and siblings, acceptance is one East 65th Street not automatic. Limited scholarship money may be available. Tot Shabbat is geared specifically for our youngest temple QUESTIONS? Call 212-507-9531. members (preschool and Nursery School students) and their families. Jewish educator and early learning specialist YOung FAMILIeS: HIgH HOLY DAYS Shira Kline partners with Rabbi Amy Ehrlich to make Led by Rabbi Amy Ehrlich, Young Families of Emanu-El each Tot Shabbat “singing service” memorable. sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year for Light refreshments and art are part of each Tot Shabbat families with children who are of preschool/kindergarten age. experience. Grandparents and special family members Mark your calendars with the following activities for always are welcome to share the fun. Is there anything more celebrating the High Holy Days. precious than celebrating a holiday with your family? RSVP to [email protected]. AnnuAL ROOFTOp pARTY Sunday, September 10 • 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM pARenTIng AT eMAnu-eL 10 East 66th Street Parent/child programs led by child Preschoolers and their parents are psychologist Dr. Juliet Cooper and invited to splash and play in our Rabbi Amy Ehrlich offer discussion rooftop wading pools as we also opportunities for parents and enjoy apples and honey for Rosh activities for children through Hashanah. Bring sunscreen, a weekly guided sessions. new for bathing suit, towel, hat and a Fall 2017: The Twos group…for change of clothes. If it rains, then children 22 to 27 months old. we’ll play inside. Guests are welcome. On Wednesdays, parents will participate in discussions RSVP to [email protected]. intended to help them gain insight into their parenting choices, to foster independence and healthy separation, to ROSH HASHAnAH AnD YOM KIppuR promote understanding of their child’s unique temperament pRe-ReADeRS SeRvICeS and to explore Jewish identity. On Fridays, children will Thursday, September 21 and Saturday, September 30 participate in a stimulating structured playgroup, emphasizing 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM • one East 65th Street social interaction. please note: Our Toddlers group is For toddlers through kindergarteners and their parents, this sold out. Space remains in our New Mothers Group and in brief, introductory service for the holidays features music and Baby Bop/Big Kids Bop, led by early childhood teacher a story. Tickets are required. Seating is open. Request tickets Hadar Orshalimy. Learn more and register for these programs at www.emanuelnyc.org/HHD-openseating. at www.emanuelnyc.org/parenting. Sessions begin soon!
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FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL THe bLeSSIngS OF bReAD, pART 1 — Sunday, September 10 • 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM CHALLAH bAKIng and Monday, September 11 • 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, September 24 • 9:30 AM 10 East 66th Street and Monday, September 25 • 4:00 PM • 10 East 66th Street Our first days of classes include a reception for all During our family challah baking workshops, we experience parents and an opening assembly for students in Grade 3 the rituals of Shabbat and bake challah together. The simple through Grade 7, with their families. (Receptions are at act of baking bread reminds us to be grateful for the food we 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.) eat and the hands that bring it to us. We also will hold our parent-teacher curriculum meetings as part of the program SHOFAR bLOWIng WORKSHOpS on these days. Students whose parents are unable to attend Sunday, September 10 and Sunday, September 17 • still will be able to participate fully with their classmates. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM • 10 East 66th Street Contact [email protected] with any questions or to Religious School-age students are invited to practice their register. This program is for families of students in skills so that they can blow the shofar at Rosh Hashanah pre-K through Second grade. family services. Workshops will conclude with a pizza lunch. Shofarot will be provided. Students must attend both pARenT HAppY HOuR sessions in order to participate during the service. Tuesday, September 26 • 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM RSVP to [email protected]. one East 65th Street Religious School and Teen Community parents are invited FAMILY DInneR AnD SHAbbAT KODeSH SeRvICe to a fun and relaxing evening where they can meet other Friday, September 15 • Dinner at 6:00 PM (one East parents, enjoy an apple martini and hear about our exciting 65th Street) • Worship at 7:00 PM (Beth-El Chapel) plans for the new year. RSVP to [email protected]. Start the new year by joining old friends and new families for Shabbat! We look forward to welcoming you back—or for the SIMCHAT TORAH FAMILY SeRvICe, first time—to our first Family Dinner of the year, followed by COnSeCRATIOn AnD FAMILY DInneR our Shabbat Kodesh Worship Service. At Shabbat Kodesh, Wednesday, october 11 • 5:30 PM • Hebrew prayers are sung with lively melodies, and we Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/one East 65th Street experience the weekly Torah reading through interpretation Join us in welcoming the new students in our school into and storytelling. The charge for dinner is $55 per family our Emanu-El community. Our youngest congregants (up to two adults, any number of children) by September 12; will be blessed by our clergy and will receive their own $75 after September 12. Teens (eighth-12th graders), if “mini-Torah” to take home. A festive family dinner will follow. unaccompanied by an adult: $15 each. Additional adults: Register for dinner at www.emanuelnyc.org/familydinner. $20 each. Make your dinner reservation at (Early-bird pricing ends october 5.) www.emanuelnyc.org/familydinner. bAR/bAT MITZvAH InFORMATIOn MeeTIng THIRD/FOuRTH gRADe Sunday, october 15 • 11:00 AM HebReW TeCHnOLOgY ORIenTATIOn and Monday, october 16 • 5:15 PM • 10 East 66th Street Sunday, September 17 • 11:30 AM The rabbis, cantor and administration of Emanu-El invite all and Monday, September 18 • 5:30 PM • 10 East 66th Street temple families to an information meeting for those who are At-home learning is an important part of our Hebrew to become b’nei mitzvah. Our program will conclude with a curriculum, and to help facilitate this, we use Behrman Q&A session so that parents may discuss their concerns. House’s Online Learning Center. To help Religious School Please note that we will be taking ceremony reservation families become comfortable with this practical resource tool, dates beginning the day after Labor Day. A contract and Hebrew technology coordinator Ellen French will conduct an deposit will be required to hold your date. For more details, orientation for parents. (The same session is being offered a copy of the B’nei Mitzvah contract or to reserve a date, on both days.) RSVP to [email protected]. contact Sydney Lazar at 212-507-9515.
22 Celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday with our family…and yours! TeMpLe eMAnu-eL FAMILY TRIp TO ISRAeL led by Rabbi Davidson and Saul Kaiserman
December 22, 2018 through January 1, 2019
Experience Ten Incredible Days: Jerusalem, An ideal place to become a Israel like an Tel Aviv, Dead Sea, Masada… bar or bat mitzvah, in a worship insider! plenty of activities for all ages service led by Rabbi Davidson
For more information or to register, visit emanuelnyc.org/familytrip.
TWEENS AND TEENS Jewish history and Spain, meet with Spanish Reform Jewish teenagers, and enjoy the delicious food and unique architecture of the city. Throughout the year, together, A MeSSAge RegARDIng MIDDLe SCHOOL we will explore important issues that we face today, learn AnD HIgH SCHOOL pROgRAMS how to raise awareness and advocate for a cause, Hi, everyone! I am Emma Kate Lindsay, and most important, create a community that always the new coordinator of Youth Learning and will be here for you. Engagement. I’m very excited for the upcoming year and to get to know the From Midnight Run to trips to Smorgasburg and Teen entire Emanu-El family. I spent my summer High Holy Day Services, it is sure to be an exciting year. getting to know the ins and outs of all Emma Kate Lindsay Don’t forget to register for one of our three upcoming trips: the different programs, and I am ready NOLA, Civil Rights or Barcelona. Registration is now open to dive right in. at www.emanuelnyc.org/teentrips. And, be on the lookout for additional drop-in volunteer opportunities and From leadership and volunteer opportunities, through Tzedek programs. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone, League and Teen Leadership Council, to expanding our so please do not be shy. Feel free to contact me anytime horizons through Interfaith Ambassadors and Confirmation, with questions, concerns, or just to say hi. I can be reached there are so many ways to stay involved. at [email protected] or 212-507-9529.
I am looking forward to our High School trip to barcelona, P.S. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @emanuelnycteens. Spain, from February 15-20, 2018. There we will learn about
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TIKKun OLAM MITZvOT 2017 all the LEGO BRICKS will be sorted by size and then At Emanu-El, the Tikkun Olam Committee identifies ways distributed to those in need. Donations may be dropped off in which we, as a synagogue, can “lend a helping hand,” at either One East 65th Street or 10 East 66th Street. particularly through social-action projects that are intended to make life better for others in the community. For more AnnuAL COAT DRIve information, visit emanuelnyc.org/tikkunolam. September 25 — December 15 As the cold weather approaches, A TASTe OF TIKKun OLAM many families in New York City Monday, September 11 • 6:00 PM soon may have to choose between one East 65th Street (I.M. Wise Hall) buying coats for their children and Join us for cocktails and a themselves or paying the rent. light dinner with current and new Donations of gently used coats, jackets, members to celebrate our upcoming hats, scarves and gloves (no other clothing, please) will help season. We welcome all congregants to make the decision an easier one. Collected items will who wish to learn more about Tikkun Olam. benefit New York Cares. Donations may be dropped off at The committee needs volunteers to coordinate either One East 65th Street or 10 East 66th Street. our Religious School monthly mitzvah, as well as a volunteer for Saviv mitzvot. STITCH’n TIMe Stitch’n Time volunteers knit warm scarves and caps for LegO DRIve clients of the Sunday Lunch Program, as well as hats, September 18 — November 10 sweaters and blankets for babies and other adults. Through the efforts of Brick Dreams, Sundays: 2017—September 17, Temple Emanu-El will be collecting october 8, November 12, December 10 used LEGO BRICKS of all sizes. and 2018—January 7, February 11, Brick Dreams collects and March 11, April 15, May 6, June 3 redistributes LEGO bricks to children 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in need. One might ask, “Why LEGO one East 65th Street BRICKS? Why not other toys?” All skill levels are welcome. It is because building with LEGO bricks Instruction is available. Yarn and stimulates the mind. They allow children to learn and use patterns are provided, but please their imaginations. It is possibly the only toy where a child bring your own #8 needles. of any age can build a car, then take it apart and build an Delicious refreshments are served. airplane, a house, or whatever his or her imagination desires. The more the merrier! On Sunday, November 12, at our annual Mitzvah Day,
SAVe THeSe DATeS…
ANNUAL MITZVAH DAY ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER Sunday, November 12 • 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 22 • 2:00 PM to 6:15 PM One East 65th Street (I.M. Wise Hall) One East 65th Street (I.M. Wise Hall) All volunteers are welcome as we come Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve dinner to together to help those who are less senior citizens and women and children from NYC fortunate than ourselves. homeless and domestic-violence shelters.
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The following students of our Religious School will become b’nei mitzvah in September and October.
September 9 David koffler, son of Anna Belle and Jonathan Koffler
September 16 Matthew Geiling, son of Jennifer and Gregory Geiling Jonathan Gelb, son of Alexandra Peltz-Gelb and Clifford Gelb
September 23 Jayden Yohai, son of Janine Azriliant and David Yohai Brady Propper, son of Hayley Pessin and Martin Propper
October 7 Charles and George Harris, sons of Sandra and Bradley Harris Andrew Greff, son of Erika and Joe Greff
October 14 For the Sabbath of September 8 and 9 Edward kronenberg, son of Emily and James Kronenberg Mrs. Arthur Schulte in loving memory of Dean Hall, son of Nancy and Anthony Hall Arthur Schulte’s birthday Phoebe Tatton, daughter of Jessica Bern For the Sabbath of September 15 and 16 October 21 Robert Siegel in loving memory of his father, kathryn Finerman, daughter of Mortimer Siegel Beth-Ann and Adam Finerman Aidan Moloney, son of Lori and Michael Moloney For Rosh Hashanah (September 20 and 21) Jasper Adelman, son of Cass and Jason Adelman Rabbi and Mrs. Ronald B. Sobel in loving memory of Ethel B. and Peter P. Sobel October 28 In loving memory of Dr. Robert katz, from his family David Lilien, son of Noelle and Jason Lilien who misses him every day Nicholas Robbins, son of Jill and David Robbins Jeanine P. Plottel and Roland Plottel in loving memory of Lea and Maurice Parisier and Frances and Charles Plottel Bimah flowers at worship services have been Nancy B. Rubinger in loving memory of donated by the following congregants: Jessie C. Brilliant and Susan Ellen Rubinger Edith R. Scheurer in loving memory of my husband, For the Sabbath of September 1 and 2 Edwin Charles Scheurer, Norma and Lewis Raabin, Patricia, Elizabeth, John and Jack and Harry Scheurer in loving memory of Barry Michael Berkule Jean Erbesfeld, celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of For the Sabbath of September 22 and 23 Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Erbesfeld Lovingly dedicated by Bonnie Bycoff in honor of the Gilbert, Linda and Jennifer Snyder in loving memory of upcoming marriage of Jenna Foley and Doug Bycoff Stephanie Lynn Snyder continued on next page…
25 For Yom Kippur and the Sabbath of September 29 and 30 Carol, Ellie and Laura Grossman in loving memory of Charles Grossman Mr. Bruce Holman in loving memory of Mildred and Morris Holman Ellen M. Iseman and Alex O’Neill in loving memory of Trevor Rosalind Jacobs in loving memory of her husband, Melvin Jacobs HERITAGE SOCIETY Joan A. Meyer in loving memory of Harold C. Meyer Jr., ANNUAL DINNER and Margaret and Alexander Arnstein Exclusively for members of the Heritage Society Eileen Milloy in loving memory of Ida Broz Friday, October 27 Roberta S. Lazar and Kathryn S. Pershan in loving memory of Nat Lazar and Gertrude and Leon Schaefler Membership in the Heritage Society is extended to Jane G. Rittmaster in memory of my beloved mother, all who advise us that a provision for the temple is Hilda k. Goldstone included in their estate plan. If you have included a Patricia Weiss in memory of her dearest husband, Howard, bequest or other form of legacy gift, please contact and of their parents, Betty and Louis Menken and Robyn Cimbol by email ([email protected]) Cecelia and Samuel Weiss or phone (212‐507‐9524) so that we may include you in this distinguished group. For Sukkot (October 4 and 5) Virginia and Benjamin Sadock in loving memory of Fred Alcott With gratitude to Temple Emanu-El’s Women’s Auxiliary for their contribution towards the construction of Charles S. Salomon our magnificent sukkah THE UNIVERSAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 1076 Madison Avenue • 212-753-5300 For the Sabbath of October 6 and 7 Our service is available in the In loving memory of Hyman Fisch temple, home or our chapel. Alexandra Bloch Jeydel, Lawrence Jeydel and Daniel Bloch Jeydel in loving memory of Deborah and Robert Bloch and Maurice and Madeline Bloch
For the Sabbath of October 13 and 14 The Cemeteries of Congregation Emanu-El Ann and Robert Freedman in loving memory of Hilda Fertig SALEM FIELDS and BETH-EL Robin M. Laden in loving memory of Alice Laden A limited number of above-ground crypts are available in Alexander Limpach in loving memory of his parents, our community mausoleum. For information, please call Gilbert Limpach and Claudine kissinger Cara Glickman at the Temple Office, 212-744-1400.
For the Sabbath of October 20 and 21 Mrs. Sandy Pessin in loving memory of her mother, Edith R. Ploss Volume 90, Issue #1 is a publication of Myles and Barbara Wittenstein in loving memory of Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. Barbara’s sister, Carol Weinberg Garcia Editor and Graphic Design Temple Emanu-El is ready to support our congregants in Evan Brown, Director of Communications their times of joy and sorrow. Let us know how we can help. Call the Temple office at 212-744-1400. Managing Editor Kathryn Roberts, webmaster/editor
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Shabbat Services Daily Sunset Services Join us on the Bimah Friday Evening Sunday—Thursday at 5:30 PM Temple members, would you like to be Organ Recital at 5:45 PM • Marvin and Elisabeth Cassel involved in Sabbath services by lighting the Service begins at 6:00 PM Community House, candles, reciting Kiddush or having an • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary One East 65th Street aliyah to the Torah? If so, please contact Jessica Ingram, our Director Saturday Morning Weekly Torah Study of Member Services, by email to Organ Recital at 10:15 AM Our Sabbath morning group meets each [email protected] or by Service Begins at 10:30 AM Saturday, before our worship service, from 9:15 calling 212-507-9514. • Fifth Avenue Sanctuary AM to 10:15 AM. Through engaging, thoughtful conversation and lively debate, we explore our For the hearing impaired broadcast of Services most important sacred texts and discover the A hearing loop is installed in the Fifth All Sabbath and most holiday personalities, challenges and themes in the Avenue Sanctuary and the Beth-El Chapel; services are broadcast on our narratives that still affect our lives today. No switch aid to T-coil. Headsets or neck loops livestream channels: previous knowledge is required; coffee and also are available. • www.emanuelnyc.org/broadcast bagels are provided. All are welcome to attend. • www.facebook.com/emanuelnyc Sessions resume on September 9.
27 CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THe CITY OF neW YORK One east 65th Street new York, nY 10065