Temple Israel of Riverhead
May 2016 Bulletin Nissan/Iyar 5776 Volume #22 Issue #4
490 Northville Tpke., P.O. Box 1531, Riverhead, New York 11901-0954 Temple Office: (631) 727-3191 Email: [email protected] Rabbi’s Study: (631) 369-5997 www.TempleisraelRiverhead.org Rabbi Michael Rascoe (713) 208-0555
RABBI’S REFLECTIONS It’s the Economy, Stupid
In This Issue Being that it’s an election season, you’ve heard the expression, “It’s the economy, stupid,” (coined by Presi- Holocaust Memorial dent Clinton’s strategist James Car- 3 ville against the first President Day Observance Bush.) People vote their pocket- books unless they feel physically Adult Education Clas- threatened. Why do we vote based 4 on the economy? We want to live a ses certain lifestyle and feel security in our daily lives, which for most of us aren’t routinely affected by far-away Annual Meeting 5 concerns like Iraq and Iran, but are Rabbi Michael Rascoe affected by the economy. Actually, faith plays a large role (which is why both President Obama and Donald Trump want us to believe them.) Shavuot 5 Comparing current and past crises illustrates the point. After 9/11, President Bush told us (in a larger context) to shop. The 2001 re- cession was short-lived, partly due to consumers believing in our Speaker Program 6 & 7 country. The 1990-1991 recession also was short. In between, po- tential recessions never happened. Why? In the ‘90's, when Presi- Bar Mitzvah of Joshua dent Clinton, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, Deputy Secretary 8 Lawrence Summers, and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Green- Kaplan (Continued on page 2)
To All Congregants:
Rabbi Rascoe will be undergoing cardiac surgery in early May, and will be re- covering for approximately 6-8 weeks afterwards. During this time, please direct any questions to Jaime Siegel (631-653-3985) or Lisa Israel (631-727-5500.)
We all wish Rabbi a Refuah Shlema.
Temple Israel of Riverhead 1 May 2016 (Rabbi—continued from page 1) span spoke, people believed them. President Bush, medium of exchange. Coins’ inherent value comes from Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, and Federal Re- their metal content. Pennies are mostly zinc; the rest a serve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke, and we didn’t mixture of copper, zinc, a little nickel and maybe man- trust them. Also, this recession affected the financial ganese, but no silver or gold. A $1 coin is not worth $1 system, not technology or another sector of the econo- in metal. We trust our government to treat it as if it were my. In the last recession, plenty of people didn’t trust worth $1. Bills are not worth their face value in paper President Obama, Secretary Paulson, and Chairman and ink, nor can we trade them for gold or silver. We Bernanke; plus this crisis involved our homes, probably believe the US government backs them. So long as we the single biggest foundation of our American dream. have faith, we use them. To resist counterfeiting, the government mills coins. They raise top edges and reed The president is cheerleader-in-chief. If we feel sure of (i.e. ridge) sides so people can’t shave metal off the the people around him, we trust the system. Paulson, sides. They redesign the bills. Both measures encour- respected as Goldman Sachs’ CEO, for much of the age trust. Thus, the market and money operate on faith. public never grew into his Treasury position. Former Commerce Under Secretary David Rothkopf wrote of We have faith in many things. Trust the government. Paulson announcing Bear Stearns’ rescue, “he looked Life would not be orderly without it (Pirqei Avot like a deer caught in the headlights;” he didn’t imbue 3:2.) Faith enables the world to function. Scientific axi- confidence. Bernanke didn’t inspire the same trust as oms and postulates operate, so we believe them even if his predecessor; deservedly or not is a different issue. we can’t prove them. The Omer period, where we admit Since financial institutions cried, we worried more. All of our fear regarding the world’s rain and sun, and accept this shows that perception is more real than reality, with that history has not always been nice to us, culminates trust a major factor. in Shavuot, the anniversary of God’s revelation through Torah. They, in fact all mitzvot, are the Jews’ currency A company’s collapse, e.g. Bear Stearns’, or potential of faith. Above all else stands God, whom we trust. God crumble, e.g. banks and mortgage companies, is as requires payment from us in the money of moral behav- much about our lack of faith as about their cash need. ior and won’t let us shave the edges. While we run on Credit, from the Latin root, credo, means “I be- bank currency, we cannot run from God. One thing we lieve.” With a crash, other institutions no longer extend- learn from the economy above all else: while we say we ed credit, traded, or left assets with them. Oppenheimer are scientific and behave that way, we still operate daily analyst Meredith Whitney wrote, “A company is only as in the realm of faith and belief. Try adding faith in God solvent as the perception of its solvency.” We used to and the currency of Judaism to your daily behavior and believe that banks and mortgage lenders would recover routine. their money, that people who incurred debts would pay. Now we even question banks. In sum, our lack of faith underlies some of our problems. In fact, President Bush was correct: when we were careful in what we said, our belief turned into action and therefore reality, and Plant a Tree in Israel helped to forestall a major depression; while lack of belief helped worsen the next one. You can have a tree planted in Israel for a donation of $18. Contact Sheila Muller, at P.O. Box 2433, Aquebogue, NY Money relies on faith. The root of currency means “run;” 11931; (631-722-4711; or [email protected].) All checks it is what passes between two parties. Money is rooted should be made out to Temple Israel of Riverhead, or you in Juno’s Temple, which minted coins; it is the trusted can use PayPal from our website.
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Talmud Classes
Talmud classes continue on the following Tuesdays: May 10 & 24, and June 14 & 28, from 7 to 8 PM. Rabbi Rascoe invites you to join the class— there is always review so no previous attendance is required. Attendees receive an introduction to Talmudic logic, thought, and law.
Interfaith Bible Book-of-the-Month Club
The Interfaith Bible Class will meet on May 11, from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, at St. Marks Church, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham.
Rabbi Rascoe will be leading, continuing to explore the story of the Binding of Isaac, Genesis 22.
With any questions, please call Mike Griske, club President, at 631-849-1744, or Rabbi Rascoe at the shul or on his cell at 713-208-0555.
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Beach Services
Services will be held on June 17 at Kenny’s Beach in Southold. More information will be announced.
Temple Israel of Riverhead 5 May 2016 The Irwin B. & Florence K. Abrams Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton
Friday, June 24 – Saturday June 25, 2016 Arie Kaplan: Award-Winning Author, Graphic Novelist, Comedy Writer, and Lecturer
As a nonfiction author, Arie is perhaps most well known for his book From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books, a 2008 National Jewish Book Award Finalist and 2009 Sophie Brody Honor Book (as awarded by the American Library Association.) He is also a prolific comic book writer who has written stories and graphic novels for DC Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, MAD Magazine, and other publishers. Recently, Arie wrote three of the stories in the children's short story anthology 5-Minute Avengers Stories, out now from Disney Book Group's Marvel Press imprint. He also penned one of the stories in the upcoming Spider-Man Storybook Collection, to be published by Marvel Press in May 2016. Currently, he is at work on two LEGO Star Wars books for Scholastic. In addition to his work as an author, Arie is an in-demand public speaker, and has lectured worldwide on various pop culture-related subjects, including the history of Jews in film, the his- tory of Jews in comic books, and the history of Jews in comedy. Previous lecture venues include the 92nd Street Y (NYC,) the Skirball Cultural Center (LA,) the Nevele Grand Resort (The Cats- kills,) the Connecticut Historical Society (Hartford,) the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival (Krakow, Poland,) the Trondheim Jewish Cultural Festival (Trondheim, Norway,) and the Inter- national Festival of Comics and Games (Łódź, Poland.) When he's not tackling his latest manuscript or on the road on a speaking engagement, Ar- ie works as a screenwriter for television, videogames, and transmedia. He lives with his family in New York City. Please check out his website, www.ariekaplan.com.
This Jewish learning enrichment weekend is generously sponsored For program information, by Harley P. Abrams, in memory of his parents. go to page 7.
IRWIN GARSTEN President
When you buy a car at Apple Honda, mention Temple Israel and we will make a $100.00 donation in your name. 1375 Old Country Road Phone (631) 727-0555 Riverhead, N.Y. 11901 Fax (631) 727-8453
Temple Israel of Riverhead 6 May 2016 (Continued from page 6) Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton Program Information
Friday evening, June 24, 2016—”Wizards of Wit: Jews in Comedy.” 6:30 PM: Shabbat services, followed by a Congregational Shabbat dinner and Arie Kaplan’s presentation. Advance paid reservations required.
Saturday morning, June 25, 2016—”Flickering Shadows: Jews in Film.” 9:30 AM: Shabbat services, followed by lunch and Arie Kaplan’s lecture. Advance paid reservations required.
Saturday evening, June 25, 2016—”From Krakow to Krypton.” 6:30 PM: “Seudah Shilshit" dinner and Arie Kaplan’s lecture, followed by havdallah and book signing. Advance reservations required.
Paid reservation deadline: June 20th.
Friday dinner and program: $36 per adult; children under 13, $18. Saturday lunch and program: $18 per person; children under 13, free. Contact the Temple Office for reservation information: 631-727-3191, [email protected] Seating is limited, we will honor reservations in the order we receive paid reservations.
Sponsor a Speaker at Temple Israel
If you are interested in sponsoring a future Shabbat speaker program, please contact Jaime Siegel or Lorraine Richter.
Temple Israel of Riverhead 7 May 2016 Dear Temple Family,
Please share in our joy as our son Joshua Kaplan becomes a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday June 11, 2016. Services will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a Kid- dush luncheon in the Social Hall.
Caroline and Ned Kaplan and family
Our Judaica Shop
If you need Shabbat or holiday items for yourself, or for a gift, you will find them right in the Temple. Our Judaica Shop boasts a large inventory of beautiful items, many of them dis- played in the Social Hall's glass cases. Kiddush cups, glass platters, Shabbat-To-Go, kipot, Seder and matzoh plates, menorahs, children's books and toys, cookbooks, and candlesticks are all there.
Phyllis Van Dyne operates the Temple's Shop, acquiring new items several times a year. She will also fill special orders; if you see something you'd like, she can get it for you. Or, if you need ideas for a gift, she will be happy to suggest something in your price range, perfect for your occasion and recipient. For more information and personal service, just call Phyllis at 631-734-7511.
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Leaves on the Tree of Life
An engraved leaf on the lovely Tree of Life which graces our Social Hall is a joyous reminder of a Bat or Bar Mitz- vah, an anniversary, a wedding, or a special birthday, and also a fitting trib- ute to the memory of a loved one. The cost of a leaf is $180. For further infor- mation, please contact Phyllis VanDyne at 734-7511.
Go Food Shopping and Raise Money for TI
Gift Cards are available for your favorite supermarket. We sell cards for Shop & Stop, King Kullen, Pea Pod, Wild by Na- ture, and Food Emporium, You can purchase cards by con- tacting Lorraine Richter (653-9028) or La- na Anker ([email protected]) The Tem- ple profit is directly from the supermarket, so you have full value of each card. This supports the Temple at no additional cost. to the membership. The cards also make wonderful gifts!
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Ongoing Silent Fundraisers for Temple Israel
TD Bank: Stop in at the Westhampton Beach branch to find out about all the special offers for TI members. TD bank will make contributions to TI based on activity from our members. For details on their Affinity Membership Program, stop in at any branch if you are already a TD Bank customer.
Peninsula Wines and Liquors offers wine at discounted prices, delivered directly to the temple. A percentage of the cost is donated back to us each time you buy. Anyone need- ing wine or liquor can contact Jaime Siegel, or call Peninsula Wines directly at 516-374- 0900. Ask for Jim Cari, and be sure to mention Temple Israel.
Vojvoda's Cleaners in Riverhead, located at 712 E. Main St, is donating 5% of the cost of any dry cleaning dropped off there. This money comes as a check directly to Temple Isra- el each month.
Donate an old car to Temple Israel for a tax deduction. It’s easy—just call (866) 392- 4483, or click on the link on our website. Be sure to designate Temple Israel of Riverhead as the recipient.
The Hampton Chocolate Factory, owned by member Carrie Gappleburg, is donating 15% of sales to Temple Israel. Their website is: www.HamptonChocolateFactory.com
Need a Ride to TI?
Do you find it difficult getting transportation to services and events at Temple Israel, especially at night? If so, please call the office at 727-3191, and we will try to arrange a ride for you.
Best Wishes From
Segal and Siegel
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Donations to Temple Israel of Riverhead
Donation—Mr. & Mrs. William Stein.
Yahrzeit for Samuel Sanders—father of Arthur Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Ernest J. Shmalz—brother of Eva Sanders.
Yahrzeit for Pauline & Isaac Israel—parents of Sol Israel.
Yahrzeit for Sid Frank—husband of Ruth Frank.
Yahrzeit for Fanny Polonet—mother of Philip Polonet.
Yahrzeit for Harry Oppenheimer—father of Frances Dresher.
Yahrzeit for Barbara Dresher—daughter of Frances Dresher.
Yahrzeit for Janet Schackman—mother of Elaine Kimpel.
Yahrzeit for Pauline Fivel—mother of Sylvia Hagler.
Yahrzeit for Raymond Novidoff—father of Gail Novid.
Yahrzeit for Sari Klein—mother of Alice Ganz.
Yahrzeit for David Levinton—son of Richard Levinton.
Yahrzeit for Martin Lowenthal—uncle of Richard Levinton.
Yahrzeit for Ted Alpert—husband of Esther Alpert.
Trees for Israel, in loving memory of Sid A. Frank—Ruth Frank.
Donation to the Building Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ganz.
Donation for the 5776 Kol Nidre Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ganz.
Temple Israel of Riverhead 11 May 2016 YAHRZEITS We remember these lives on the approaching anniversary of their passing. May their memories be a blessing. May Nissan/Iyar 5776
5/1 Gross, Robert Nissan 23 5/18 Slaw, Helen Cohen Iyar 10 5/1 Rosenblatt, Bernard Nissan 23 5/20 Spector, Walter Iyar 12 5/1 Schmalz, Paul Nissan 23 5/20 Wolpin, Leo Iyar 12 5/2 Frank, Sidney Nissan 24 5/21 Hyman-Auerbach, Estelle Iyar 13 5/2 Goldman, Lewis Nissan 24 5/22 Salpeter, Mildred Iyar 14 5/2 Lefkowitz, Ruth Nissan 24 5/23 Goldstein, Hyman Iyar 15 5/2 Mathews, Sophie Nissan 24 5/24 Alpert, Lena Iyar 16 5/3 Fivel, Pauline Nissan 25 5/24 Brander, Anna Iyar 16 5/3 Goldman, Sheppard Nissan 25 5/24 Levy, Lawrence Iyar 16 5/4 Brown, Walter Nissan 26 5/24 Richter, Jacqueline Iyar 16 5/4 Feldman, Pauline Ann Nissan 26 5/24 Yurman, Nathan Iyar 16 5/4 Roitman, Faye Nissan 26 5/25 Jaeger, Benjamin Iyar 17 Korosteshevsky, 5/25 Kallman, Irving Iyar 17 5/5 Gershon Nissan 27 5/25 Sanders, Murray Iyar 17 5/7 Levine, Essie Nissan 29 5/26 Frank, Conrad Iyar 18 5/7 Mottus, Dora Nissan 29 5/26 Weiss, Nathan Iyar 18 5/7 Sandberg, Gertrude Nissan 29 5/27 Beil, Lawrence Iyar 19 5/8 Klein, Kenneth Martin Nissan 30 5/28 Feiler, Lillian Iyar 20 5/8 Perkal, Samuel Nissan 30 5/28 Gerber, Kate Iyar 20 5/8 Stein, Harriet Nissan 30 5/29 Ettinger, Sara Iyar 21 5/10 Berkowitz, Michael Iyar 2 5/29 Laxmeter, Miriam Iyar 21 5/10 Feldman, Pauline Iyar 2 5/30 Brander, Irving Iyar 22 5/10 Squires, Witty Iyar 2 5/30 Joseph, Reuben Iyar 22 5/11 Schneider, Sheila Iyar 3 5/30 Leon, Sophie Iyar 22 5/12 Rosen, Albert Iyar 4 5/30 Warner, Arthur Iyar 22 5/12 Spitzer, Sam Iyar 4 5/30 White, Jacob Iyar 22 5/13 Berk, Arthur Iyar 5 5/31 Roitman, Louis Iyar 23 5/13 Gingold, Florence Iyar 5 5/31 Thompson, Irwin Iyar 23 5/15 Spitzer, Jessie Iyar 7 6/2 Bartick, Mildred Iyar 25 5/15 Thompson, William Iyar 7 6/2 Korus, Fannie Iyar 25 5/16 Bobrowsky, Alfred Iyar 8 6/3 Cohen, Robert Iyar 26 5/16 Shinder, Israel Louis Iyar 8 6/3 Hahn, J. Jacob Iyar 26 5/16 Zuckerbrot, Frank Iyar 8 6/3 Siegel, Irving Iyar 26 5/17 Cohen, Jerry Joseph Iyar 9 6/3 Zipser, Herman Iyar 26 5/17 Knopfler, Malvine Iyar 9 6/4 Cohen, Ruth Iyar 27 5/18 Finkelstein, Essie Iyar 10 6/4 Spitzer, Julia Iyar 27 5/18 Leavitt, Theodore Iyar 10
Temple Israel of Riverhead 12 May 2016 SABBATH SERVICES Friday evenings at 7 PM Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM
May 2016 Day Date Candle Friday Oneg Hosts Lighting
Friday Evening 5/6/16 7:35 PM Dr. Lois Joseph Saturday Morning
Friday Evening 5/13/16 7:42 PM Mr. & Mrs. Meyer Segal Saturday Morning
Friday Evening Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Kagan in hon- 5/20/16 7:48 PM Saturday Morning or of Bruce's birthday
Friday Evening 5/27/16 7:55 PM Mr. & Mrs. Richard Israel Saturday Morning
Friday Evening 6/3/16 8:00 PM Mr. Lewis Topper Saturday Morning
Kosher Food For Our Events
Bagel Patch, in Patchogue, frequently provides the food for our spe- cial events. The Best Yet Market on Route 58 carries pareve cookies and cakes. BJ’s and Costco also have pareve cookies in their baker- ies.
Beach Bakery, in Westhampton Beach, is also under kosher supervi- sion.
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For Information:
Officers: Advertising and Barbara Smith 664-6584 President Jaime Siegel Public Relations Book Club 1st Vice President Barbara Smith
Treasurer Richard Israel Bulletin Allen Silver 744-7551 [email protected] Secretary Elaine Lissauer Capital Campaign Richard Israel 727-5500 x11 Cemetery Lisa Israel 727-5500 x10
Custodian Contact Jaime Siegel 653-3985 Trustees: Education Terri Milligan 924-2953 Fundraising Jaime Siegel 653-3985 Harley Abrams Melissa Idler
High Holy Days Richard Lisa Israel House Manager Rob Brown 298-2608 Blumenthal Judaica Shop Phyllis Van Dyne 734-7511 Robert Brown Terri Milligan Membership Jaime Siegel 653-3985 Lynne Gordon Sheila Muller Oneg Shabbat Barbara Smith 664-6584 President Jaime Siegel 653-3985 Lorraine Richter Programs and Events
Ritual Committee Lisa Israel 727-5500 x10 Social Hall Jaime Siegel 653-3985 Special Gifts Howard Collins 779-3042 Temple Office Carole Jones 727-3191 Bulletin Committee: Trees in Israel Sheila Muller 722-4711 Tree of Life Phyllis Van Dyne 734-7511 Elaine Lissauer Lee Ann Silver
Supermarket Carole Jones (Office) 727-3191 Allen Silver Certificates Lorraine Richter 653-9028 Lana Anker lana410@ aol.com
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Kinder Korner
By Melissa Idler
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Summer Fun Recipe: Puddin’ Cones
1½ cups cold milk 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix 3 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip) 8 cake ice cream cones (about 3 inches high) Chopped nuts, sprinkles, and miniature colored- coated baking chips or topping of your choice
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping mix; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup into each cone; sprinkle with toppings. Yield: 8 servings.
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Jokes
It was Friday night and little Sam was having his Shabbos meal with his parents. They were, as usual, going to eat roast chicken. When it arrived, Sam’s daddy smiled and said, “Sam, do you know why this roast chicken is like an armchair?” “No daddy.” “Because they're both full of stuffing, that’s why,” said his daddy.
Little Morris was telling his friend Cyril all about his Chanukah presents. “My daddy bought me a harmonica. It’s the best present I've ever had.” “Why?” “Because my mommy gives me extra money every week if I don’t play it.”
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
May 15—Holocaust Memorial Day Observance May 27—Shabbat BBQ, 5:30 PM June 11—Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Kaplan June 11-13—Shavuot June 16—Temple Israel Annual Meeting, 7:15 PM June 17—Services held at Kenny’s Beach June 24-25—Speaker Program
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