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June 2016 Sivan 5776
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Presidents’ Message Men’s Club Dear Congregants,
I hope everyone had a happy, sweet, and meaningful Passover. It is both an honor and a privilege to greet you as your Co- Presidents; a first for CBJ! The annual FJMC NNJR President’s Dinner will be held at Congregation Agudath Israel of West Essex in Caldwell, New Jersey , on June 15, 2016. We would like to acknowledge the years of service that Marvin Ben- The cost is $36. Aron devoted to the synagogue. In fact, his was the longest tenure A mailing was sent for the raffle drawing which is be- that a President has served. Also, Yasher Koach to the outgoing ex- ing held at the dinner. Each raffle ticket is $2 or a ecutive board for their service, and to the officers who are staying book of 10 for $18. Please send your check and raffle on, we thank you for your continued support. We know we can ap- stubs to the Temple by June 10th. proach everyone for their expertise and opinions on pressing CBJ will receive half of any money from the sale of the raffle books. Last matters. year CBJ had the first and second place winners. Those winners received There are many exciting events and programs planned, which you $1800 and $750 in Visa gift cards! will learn about in Hatokayah, in email blasts, and on the CBJ web- site. We look forward to your involvement and support. Yom HaShoah candle lighting was May 4th and I We want to thank everyone for their confidence in us, and look for- would like to thank the many congregants who ward to leading our congrega- helped deliver the candles. tion with devotion and spirit.
Please save the date — August 17th . Our Annual outing to the Staten Is- Ruth Greenwald and Arlene land Yankees on Jewish Heritage Night. Details to Rachman follow in an upcoming flyer.
Co-Presidents Shalom Joel Brimmer
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Adult Education Virtual Book Club New newsletter Women’s League runs a virtual book club. Congregants can read the book and then listen to the chat with the author. The next Women’s League Reads book is a With the elimination of the novel by Sarit Yishai-Levi, an Israeli author “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” It was a best-selling Israeli novel, and was recently translated to English. The au- thor will be on a live chat after we have discussed the book. The dates for the dis- cussion and live author chat (in English) will be announced later. We wanted to give you the opportunity to start reading the book. Which was a The author, Sarit Yishai-Levi, a journalist and author, was born in Jerusalem in 1947 to a Sephardic family that has lived in the city for seven generations. She studied joint effort between the at the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio and later at Tel Aviv University. Before turning to journalism, Yishai-Levi acted in theater and film for several years. Later, she was a correspondent for various Israeli newspapers and magazines, including At Monitin, Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, HaOlam Hazeh, and Hadashot; She also hosted TV and radio programs in Los Ange- les. At present, she is a senior correspondent for Olam Ha’Isha magazine and Conservative Synagogues and hosts TV shows on tourism and lifestyle. Yishai-Levi has published four non-fiction books. Her first novel, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, a Best-seller in Israel, re- Women's League, ceived the Publishers Association’s Gold and Platinum Prizes (2014) and the Steimatzky Prize for Best-selling Book of the Year. It is now being made into a fea- ture film. Women's League decided it necessary To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ to create its own publication and WLReads/CAB8vjWOtdC28YrUGaAozapUMJg3Qk7L9%2Bft% 3Dmc2GBNdQb9WCww%40mail.gmail.com. introduced the
It is available online as the New Outlook
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High Holiday Tickets High Holiday Tickets
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about the High Holidays in the Fall and HIGH HOLIDAY TICKET SALES to purchase your tickets. If you are interested in retaining the same seats as last year, this is the time to do so. If your dues are paid, or if you are on a payment FAMILY NAME PHONE # EMAIL ADDRESS plan with half of the payments made by June 30, you will be able to purchase your ______tickets now. Please indicate SIDE preference ( ) Rabbi ( ) Cantor Mail Order Ticket Sales will begin as of June 1. Ticket prices this year are $85 for additional family members, and $165 for Non-members. Non-members will be able to purchase their tickets as of August 1. All ticket orders will be handled in the MEMBER, MEMBER’S SPOUSE, & FAMILY MEMBERS $85 each order that they are received. There will only be one In-Person Ticket Sale in Sep- tember. All other ticket orders will be processed by mail. NAME :______
Every Family Membership includes 2 Tickets for Holidays, and every Single Mem- NAME :______bership includes 1 Ticket as part of their paid up membership. If these are the only NAME :______tickets you need, you still need to complete the form. NAME :______If you wish to retain the same seats as last year, you need to respond by July 15. You will need to complete the enclosed Order Form and submit it with your check. NAME :______Your tickets will be mailed only when all financial obligations have been satisfied NAME :______with the office. After July 15, all seats will be open for anyone to purchase. We cannot hold orders for additional tickets beyond those covered under the new NAME :______dues structure must be accompanied by payment. ADDRESS :______ADDRESS :______For your convenience, we are including a blank form. Thank you for responding in OTHER RELATIVES OR FRIENDS & NON-MEMBERS $165 each a timely manner so we can properly plan for the Holidays. We entrust that you will not purchase any tickets for Non-members at the reduced member rate. NAME :______NAME :______
If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Lieb at [email protected] or ADDRESS :______ADDRESS :______leave a message at the office. Please send form and check (if applicable) to: Sincerely yours, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Attn: Ticket Sales
Joyce Lieb 275 Martling Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 Chairperson, Ritual Committee
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SAVE THE DATE! RUMMAGE SALE - NOVEMBER 6,7,8
Collection - November 3 and 4
Please bring toys, household items, gently-used clothing, folded or on hangers.
(We will not accept “Bags of Rags”)
We need lots of help setting up and running the sale
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Congregation B nai Jeshurun of Staten Island
(there are other B'nai Jeshuruns)
(exactly as it is spelled here with a space be- tween the "B" and "nai")
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Hebrew School PTA Message
The Hebrew School PTA was able to accomplish many successful events this school year under the direction of Jessica Bruschi, CBJ Hebrew School Principal, and Shabbat Shalom with the help of many parents. In September, four alumni students helped the children wit h a Sukkah craft. The crafts were hung up in the Sukkah for everyone to see. In October, the alumni assisted the children to create a beautiful and tasty
Simchat Torah craft. A Fall fundraiser clothing drive was held in October to raise money for the Hebrew School. The Hebrew School Hanukah Fair took place in De- cember, and some vendors participated to sell their items. Many of the Hebrew
School families and congregants attended the event. The fair was a success and fun was had by all.
In February, the children had a Tu B’Shevat Seder. In March, we had the Barnes & Noble fundraiser in the store and on-line. At the store, Morah Melissa read sto- ries about Purim to the Pre– Aleph class. This event was successful due to the participation of many congregants, parents and students. The children en- joyed a lunch and games day held in March after Hebrew School. The children had ZOO ! pizza and enjoyed socializing and playing board games with one another. We had the annual Miss Chocolate Candy Sale for Passover. In April the children participat- ed in a Model Passover Seder. This was a huge success with one hundred people in attendance. The children were able to taste the traditional Seder foods. Many of the congregants assisted with setting up for the Seder. We would like to thank Arlene Rachman, CBJ Co-President and Co-Sisterhood Pres- HEBREW ident, for assisting with many of the Hebrew School events. Her dedication and devotion is greatly appreciated. SCHOOL 2016 I wish to thank everyone for helping to create a wonderful Hebrew School year at CBJ.
Have a wonderful and peaceful summer. Sincerely, Nicole Weinstein PTA President LAG B’OMER
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SHAVUOT SERVICES 2016
Saturday Evening, June 11, 2016 8:30 PM
Services followed by Dessert & Learning
Including Cheesecake, Ice Cream With All the Fixings,
Coffee & Tea
Sunday, June 12, 2016 9:15 AM
Regular Holiday Service Including Celebrating the Graduation of CBJ OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Hebrew School Students & Moving Up Ceremony 275 MARTLING AVE Sunday Evening, June 12, 2016 8:30 PM $6 entrance fee per movie or $15 for all 3 movies Services followed by Dessert & Learning Includes popcorn and movie Monday, June 13, 2016 9:15 AM Bring a chair and money for ice cream. Holiday Service Including Yizkor Call 718-981-5550 to buy tickets Followed by a Kiddush at the Home of
Cantor Modechai Edry The Ritual Committee Wants To Know… NOW SHOWING: “WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT June 4 9:30 PM : You Don’t Mess With the Zohan (PG13) WOMEN RECEIVING ALIYAHS ? “ July 16 9:30 PM : Dirty Dancing (PG13) Please respond to Joyce Lieb, [email protected] August 20 8:45 PM : Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG13) Or send a note to her attention at the Office
Thank you !
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Elbaum, Syma Saturday, 6/4/2016 Iyar 27, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Teitel, Stephan & Regina beloved mother of Regina YAHRTZEITS for JUNE Jesse, Sigelman Sunday, 6/5/2016 Iyar 28, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Sigelman, Arthur be- loved brother of Arthur Name Observed on (civil) Jewish Feldman, Ida Wednesday, 6/1/2016 Iyar 24, 5776 Beiles, Harry (Hershel ben Moishe) Monday, 6/6/2016 Iyar 29, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Goldstein, Richard & Judith beloved Aunt of Richard Beiles, Arnold R. & Susan A. beloved father of Arnold
Gesoff, Harry Wednesday, 6/1/2016 Iyar 24, 5776 Shapiro, Ruth Tuesday, 6/7/2016 Sivan 1, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Rosenthal, Belle beloved father of Belle Conrad, Michael & Sandra beloved mother of Sandra
Weinberg, Tillie Wednesday, 6/1/2016 Iyar 24, 5776 Manger, David Wednesday, 6/8/2016 Sivan 2, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Conrad, Michael & Sandra beloved Aunt of Sandra Schwartz, Wayne & Gale beloved father of Gale
Cohen, Julius (Yehuda b'r Duvid Zev) Thursday, 6/2/2016 Iyar 25, 5776 Weiner, Elaine (Esther b/s Yacov) Wednesday, 6/8/2016 Sivan 2, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Kraut, Martin & Marcia beloved brother of Marcia Brandwein, Mayer & Marian beloved mother of Marian
Frank, Joshua Thursday, 6/2/2016 Iyar 25, 5776 Eisenstein, Harry Thursday, 6/9/2016 Sivan 3, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Frank, Pauline beloved brother in law of Pauline Eisenstein, Samuel & Linda beloved father of Samuel
Goldberg, Julius Thursday, 6/2/2016 Iyar 25, 5776 Fieldman, Henry (Chaim b'r Ari Leib H'Levi)Thursday, 6/9/2016 Sivan 3, Observing this yahrzeit Relationship 5776 Goldberg, Myles & Paula beloved father of Myles Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Zorfas, Stuart & Eleanor beloved father of Eleanor Korenfield, Martin Isaac Thursday, 6/2/2016 Iyar 25, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Bernhardt, Milton Friday, 6/10/2016 Sivan 4, 5776 Korenfield, Murray & Sheila beloved father of Murray Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Bernhardt, Martin & Carole beloved father of Martin Lieb, Sylvia (Tzyrel bas Chaim) Thursday, 6/2/2016 Iyar 25, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Deutsch, Adolph (Aba b'n Yitzchuk) Friday, 6/10/2016 Sivan 4, 5776 Lieb, Howard & Joyce beloved mother of Howard Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Wrubel, Evelyn beloved uncle of Evelyn Lipschutz, Sally Friday, 6/3/2016 Iyar 26, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Ingerman, Rachmil Friday, 6/10/2016 Sivan 4, 5776 Leopold, Robert beloved mother of Robert Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Shoikhetbrod, Alex & Kovler, Gretta beloved grandfather of Gretta Siegel, Irving Friday, 6/3/2016 Iyar 26, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Landberg, Bob Friday, 6/10/2016 Sivan 4, 5776 Siegel, Gary & Jennifer beloved father of Gary Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Gimbelman, Vickie beloved brother of Vicki Broder, Ida (Chaia b/s Tzvi) Saturday, 6/4/2016 Iyar 27, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN OF STATEN ISLAND The Hatokayah CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN OF STATEN ISLAND The Hatokayah The Hatokayah 18 19 Fieldman, Ray Sunday, 6/12/2016 Sivan 6, 5776 Cohen, William (Dovid Zev b'r Avraham) Thursday, 6/16/2016 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Sivan 10, 5776 Zorfas, Stuart & Eleanor beloved mother of Eleanor Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Goff, Seymour Sunday, 6/12/2016 Sivan 6, 5776 Kraut, Martin & Marcia Observing this yahrzeit Relationship beloved father of Marcia Mayer, Scott & Linda beloved father of Linda Sholtzow, Maurice Friday, 6/17/2016 Sivan 11, 5776 Landwehr, Ada Sunday, 6/12/2016 Sivan 6, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Relationship Dovdavany, Michael & Eleanor beloved mother of Eleanor Linden, Helene beloved father of Helene Desind, Sol Monday, 6/13/2016 Sivan 7, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Crone, Nathan Saturday, 6/18/2016 Sivan 12, 5776 Rosedale, Aileen beloved great uncle of Aileen Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Malach, Ann Elaine Monday, 6/13/2016 Sivan 7, 5776 Crone, Norman Observing this yahrzeit Relationship eloved brother of Norman Kalman, Jeffrey & Barbara beloved mother of Barbara Hassman, Bernard Saturday, 6/18/2016 Sivan 12, 5776 Krauss, Alvin Tuesday, 6/14/2016 Sivan 8, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Relationship Krauss, Natalie beloved husband of Natalie Swaaley, Michael & Sherry beloved father of Sherry Lipschutz, Benjamin Tuesday, 6/14/2016 Sivan 8, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Levy, Goldie Saturday, 6/18/2016 Sivan 12, 5776 Leopold, Robert beloved father of Robert Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Morse, Morris (Maishe Chaim) Tuesday, 6/14/2016 Sivan 8, 5776 Schwartz, Charles & Lois Observing this yahrzeit Relationship eloved mother of Lois Kravitz, Barbara beloved father of Barbara Rachman, Albert Saturday, 6/18/2016 Sivan 12, 5776 David, Lavia (Lavia Dovid b's Yitzchuk) Wednesday, 6/15/2016 Sivan 9, Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Relationship Chaplin, Israel & Tova beloved sister of Tova Rachman, Arlene beloved father of Richard Delman, Frieda (Fradl b's Menachem Mendel) Wednesday, 6/15/2016 Sivan 9, 5776 Kistruseff, Mary (Miriam Yahodos) Sunday, 6/19/2016 Sivan 13, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Delman, Norman beloved mother of Norman Relationship Kistruseff, Ethel Diamond, Jacob (R'Yacov Duvid b'n Avraham Shmuel H'Kohan) beloved mother in law of Ethel Wednesday, 6/15/2016 Sivan 9, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Hechler, Jennie Monday, 6/20/2016 Sivan 14, 5776 Diamond, Benjamin beloved father of Benjamin Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Horowitz, Abraham Wednesday, 6/15/2016 Sivan 9, 5776 Wasserstein, Julius & Sharon Observing this yahrzeitRelationship beloved mother of Sharon Horowitz, Gerald & Judith beloved father of Gerald Masheb, Marion Monday, 6/20/2016 Sivan 14, 5776 Sharfstein, Hyman Wednesday, 6/15/2016 Sivan 9, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Relationship Albert, Peter & Elaine
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Maltz, Helen Wednesday, 6/22/2016 Sivan 16, 5776 Hersch, Robert Monday, 6/27/2016 Sivan 21, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Re- Relationship lationship Maltz, Rochelle be- Bergstein, Warren & Susan be- loved mother of Alan loved father of Susan
Eines, Adele Thursday, 6/23/2016 Sivan 17, 5776 Hobel, Amelia Monday, 6/27/2016 Sivan 21, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Observing this yahrzeit Re- Relationship lationship Eines, Adele Sharfstein, Lawrence & Helen be- loved mother of Helen Rifkin, Miriam Thursday, 6/23/2016 Sivan 17, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Kravitz, David Monday, 6/27/2016 Sivan 21, 5776 Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Re- Sobel, David & Linda be- lationship loved mother of Linda Kravitz, Barbara be- loved husband of Barbara Raifman, Jacob Friday, 6/24/2016 Sivan 18, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Cohen, Israel Maurice (Yisroel Moishe ben Baruch) Tuesday, 6/28/2016 Relationship Sivan 22, 5776 Wasserman, Carole be- Observing this yahrzeit Re- loved father of Carole lationship Cohen, Gerald & Barbara be- Kaplan, Bertha Saturday, 6/25/2016 Sivan 19, 5776 loved father of Gerald Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Farkas, Morris Wednesday, 6/29/2016 Sivan 23, 5776 Kaplan, Harold & Phyllis be- Observing this yahrzeit Re- loved sister of Harold lationship Kopelman, Larry & Paula be- Klawsky, Jack Saturday, 6/25/2016 Sivan 19, 5776 loved father of Paula Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Lasser, Sylvia (Sarah) Wednesday, 6/29/2016 Sivan 23, 5776 Klawsky, Dorine be- Observing this yahrzeit Re- loved father of Dorine lationship Lasser, Myron & Ruth be- Parks, George Saturday, 6/25/2016 Sivan 19, 5776 loved mother of Myron Observing this yahrzeit Relationship Beeber, Louis Thursday, 6/30/2016 Sivan 24, 5776 Kantor, Linda be- Observing this yahrzeit Re- loved grandfather of Linda lationship Beeber, Jerry & Carla be- Scunlinsky, Alberto (Abrum Izhak Ioil) Saturday, 6/25/2016 Sivan 19, loved father of Jerry 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Cohen, Kopel Thursday, 6/30/2016 Sivan 24, 5776 Relationship Observing this yahrzeit Re- Scublinsky, Rhoda be- lationship loved husband of Rhoda Rivkin, Nathan & Eleanor be- loved father of Eleanor Blackman, Rose (Moshe) Sunday, 6/26/2016 Sivan 20, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Dubin, David Thursday, 6/30/2016 Sivan 24, 5776 Observing this yahrzeit Re-
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CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN OF STATEN ISLAND The Hatokayah CONGREGATION B’NAI JESHURUN OF STATEN ISLAND The Hatokayah DIRECTORY for Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Staten Island Phone: 718.981.5550 Fax: 718.981.8396 Email: [email protected]
Rabbi Samuel Kastel [email protected]
Cantor Mordechai Edry [email protected] President Marvin Ben-Aron [email protected] Chairperson of the Arlene Rachman [email protected]
V.P. Administration Susan Bender [email protected] V.P. Finance Sharon Brimmer [email protected] V.P. Ritual Roy Moskowitz [email protected]
V.P. Youth & Educa- Richard Gold- [email protected] Treasurer Jill Price [email protected] S S Recording Secretary Sandra Conrad [email protected] H H Corresponding Secre- Beth Abott [email protected] Hebrew School Princi- Jessica Bruschi [email protected] A A PTA President Nicole [email protected] B L Youth Group Director Bruce MonteLe- [email protected] B O Sisterhood Presidium Arleen Klapper A M Men’s Club President Joel Brimmer [email protected] T Membership Com- Rochelle Maltz [email protected] We invite you to join us Ways and Means Jeff Saltiel, [email protected] regularly for
Adult Education Ronny Ben-Aron [email protected] Shabbat Services
Ritual Committee Joyce Lieb [email protected] **Please arrive promptly to insure a Publicity Roy Moskowitz [email protected] minyan for those who need to say Kaddish** Cemetery Committee Arlene Rachman [email protected] Proper attire is necessary
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