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SELICHOT SERVICES 8:30 P.M. Saturday Evening, September 21 Prayers, Program, & Speaker Sunday Evening, September 29 6:30 P.M. Monday Morning, September 30 9:00 A.M. Monday Afternoon, September 30 TASHLIKH 5:45 P.M. Monday Evening, September 30 6:30 P.M. Tuesday Morning, October 1 9:00 A.M. Tuesday Evening, October 1 6:30 P.M.

SHABBAT SHUVAH – The Sabbath of Returning Friday Evening, October 4 6:30 P.M. Saturday Morning, October 5 9:15 A.M. Saturday Evening, October 5 6:30 P.M.

YOM KIPPUR Tuesday Evening, October 8 6:09 P.M. Wednesday Morning, October 9 FESTIVAL PRAYERS 9:00 A.M. YIZKOR DURING PRAYERS Wednesday Afternoon, October 9 MINCHA/NE’ILAH 4:30 P.M. Wednesday Evening, October 9 FINAL 7:07 P.M.

(Parallel Services on both mornings of Rosh Hashanah and are held in the Garden Room at 10:00 A.M.) . Sunday Evening, October 13 6:00 P.M. Monday Morning, October 14 9:15 A.M. Monday Evening, October 14 6:00 P.M. Tuesday Morning, October 15 9:15 A.M. Tuesday Evening, October 15 6:00 P.M.

SHEMINI ATZERET Sunday Evening, October 20 6:00 P.M. Monday Morning, October 21 9:15 A.M. YIZKOR DURING PRAYERS

SIMCHAT Monday Evening, October 21 6:00 P.M. Tuesday Morning, October 22 9:15 A.M. Tuesday Evening, October 22 6:00 P.M.

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wisdom into “every life is worthy of homelands. Dear Friends: being examined and the examined life is To provide a pathway of hope to those A new year or another well worth living!“ who have survived untold horrors is a year? Are we counting We are, as a people, optimists despite the visionary project. To have the hutzpah time or making time glut of Jewish guilt stories and punch to successfully bring two dozen Iraqi count? The answers lines. Hatikvah is not only the national mental health specialists to is to these proverbial anthem of Israel, Hatikvah, the hope, is transcendent! questions are found not embedded in the core of Jewish values. in the stars beyond our reach but in how This is the gift of and the power we choose to navigate life. Reflecting upon our journey and taking of the New Year. To boldly recalibrate responsibility for our choices is pivotal our life to make a larger difference for Years ago I brought a pair of shoes into in examining our lives and navigating us and others; to be inspired by our faith a local cobbler and asked for the heels to forward in better directions. and be drawn closer to Jewish values. be replaced. Without skipping a beat he In our DHJC summer Adventure to We may not be saviors of Latvian looked at me and responded, “have you or Yazidis, yet we can renew our lives also checked the soles?“ the Baltic’s we met Nathan, born to survivors of the Holocaust. In the one and in the process transform ourselves We always have check lists - surviving in Riga, Latvia he and our families and our communities appointments, meetings, places to described that the Nazis annihilated well - at school, at home, at work and in our schlep to, things we want or need and over 30,000 Jews of Riga and his parents Jewish world. we even have bucket lists of dreams we were among the 164 Riga survivors. With so much violence and venom seek to fulfill with family, friends or wracking our society, hope may be in ourselves. He has committed his life to maintaining this art nouveau style shul built in 1913 short supply, but it has never been more I went in to the shoemaker seeking and nurturing the surviving embers needed. Hope, dreams, joy and soulful to have the heels repaired and walked of the Latvian Jewish community. He strength are available in great supply at out with a sound spiritual message - to and others strive to insure and the dawning of this New Year. check my sole /soul. the shul and a Jewish future. Despite Be open to the soulful possibilities that The secular new year is about the the darkness of the Shoah, the embers this can be a New Year and not just passage of time and turning over a of Latvian Jewish life are kept alive another year. A year deepened by our new page in the calendar of life - and precisely due to the hopes and visions of faith and our community! A year filled often frivolous resolutions. In contrast, Nathan striving to move forward in the with joyous Jewish moments and deep Rosh Hashanah is a moment to review journey of life. values that are profoundly counter and preview our time - how we have I met and had long conversations with cultural yet provide a moral beacon that spent our time and how we intend to professor Avi Zivotofsky while spending is incomparable! make our time more meaningful. It is Shabbat in Israel this summer. He is May this New Year of 5780 bring to us primarily about the powerful potential an ordained rabbi with a keen interest blessings that we strive for and Jewish and awe-inspiring possibility of turning in kosher laws and unique kosher values that go beyond soundbytes and over a new leaf. It is the religious situations around the globe. He is also become the sound foundations of our imperative of taking stock of our a professor of neuroscience at Bar Ilan lives. journey and planning ahead in living University. He and a colleague just With best wishes of a Shanah Tovah, a a life with rich meaning. A true soul concluded a two-week training seminar check! New Year richly blessed with harmony at Bar Ilan that was made public after and shalom, good health and joy and Our Jewish New Year is a reframing the seminar concluded. Two dozen mitzvah and joyous Jewish living for you of our journey to pause and evaluate Iraqi mental health specialists arrived in and your loved ones from Laura, Yael, who we are and who we can be in Israel via Turkey for innovative training Yair, Lev, Nadav, Aviva, Hillel, Jaclyn, every aspect of our existence. Socrates to be able to assist the tens of thousands Elie, Tamar, Noam and myself. famously said in a most pessimistic of Yazidi women who have experienced fashion “the unexamined life is not trauma, rape, sexual slavery and other Shalom, worth living.“ Judaism reframes this horrors when ISIS conquered their Rabbi Howard R. Buechler

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6 From the Desk of Hevenstone Prayer of the

Kol Nidrei is traditionally the subsequent centuries. The S’fardim have only considered by many to be the recently begun utilizing the Ashkenazic melody, most important prayer of the however many S’fardic Shuls have a different melody High Holy Days. It is written for Kol Nidrei. To hear a S’fardic Moroccan version of in Aramaic and is recited three the Kol Nidrei go on Youtube and type in the search: times prior to the beginning KolNidre: The Authentic Moroccan Version (https:// of the evening service of Yom www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lh5rVwS8_Q). Kippur. Though considered an important prayer it The Kol Nidrei is recited three times as honorees is technically a “…dry legal formula and its hold Torah Scrolls and the community is standing ceremonial accompaniment have been charged with in respect and reverence. The drama is palpable. emotional undertones since the medieval period, The Hazzan employs a haunting melody, using his/ creating a dramatic introduction to Yom Kippur on her artistry starting softly with the first recitation what is often dubbed “Kol Nidrei night.” (Source: much like someone who enters a place of reverence, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kol_Nidre)The approaching with humility and trepidation, quietly Aramaic words “Kol Nidrei” mean “All Vows.”This asking for forgiveness. Then getting louder through declaration is meant to annul any personal and the next two recitations, so that all who are in religious pledges made by someone directly to G-d attendance know with their whole being that this over the past year which a person does not fulfill. is a time of seriousness and awe.“The historical Some histories show that in the 19th Century persistence of the Ashkenazi Kol Nidrei melody, many in Western Europe had the Kol Nidrei especially in the face of the widely acknowledged removed from their Siddurim as a way to remove anachronism of the proclamation, provides a religious symbols and become more modern. forceful example of a liturgical phenomenon The Kol Nidrei opens with: “All vows, renunciations, whereby musical tradition has taken precedence bans, oaths, formulas of obligation, pledges, and over text content and function.” (Source: Volume promises that we vow or promise to ourselves and 7: Masterworks of Prayer, Kol Nidrei, Arnold to G-d from this Yom Kippur to the next – may it Schoenberg, Milken Archive) approach us for good – we hereby retract. May they On Tuesday evening, October 8th, Jews from all be undone, repealed, cancelled, voided, annulled, around the world will be gathering in their and regarded as neither valid nor binding.” (Source: respective . Whether you have been to Mahzor Lev Shalem Rosh Hashanah and Yom Yom Kippur Services throughout your life, or only Kippur pg. 205). This is the first half of the Kol recently, each one should be a new moment. When Nidrei. In the Kol Nidrei these oaths and vows we gather together as a community this year, we are only between a person and G-d, not between will be preparing for an auspicious moment. Look a person and others. The S’fardic version does not for meaning in the New Year by allowing the Kol reference vows for the next year, but only the past Nidrei to flow into your heart and open the way for year. thinking about G-d and the opportunities you are The Ashkenazic composition of the Kol Nidrei given for forgiveness. As we begin the Kol Nidrei, and the author are unknown, however “…it was and the honorees are holding the Torah Scrolls, in existence at the Geonic period (589–1038 CE).” let us all hold tight to our moments this past year, (Source: Spector, Johanna The Kol Nidre - At Least and may 5780 bring us all peace in our lives. 1200 Years Old, Journal of Synagogue Music, vol. From my wife Kathy, our sons Nathan and Aaron, 38 (Fall 2008), page 156) The Kol Nidrei Ashkenazi and myself we wish our entire DHJC Family Melody is considered missinai from the time L’Shanah Tovah! came down from Sinai. It is a haunting melody which is familiar to all. This melody originates from Cantor Steven Hevenstone the 16th century and has become embellished over

7 8 From our President What Is Your DHJC Moment? Is it September As I have mentioned before, prayer for already? As usual, me does not come easy, but there, at the the summer sped by. beach, amongst my fellow congregants, I I hope many of you felt comfortable and spiritual. This was a had the opportunity “moment” I will treasure along with many to rest, whether by others that our DHJC has given my family and travelling, sitting on me. a beach or just in So, what are your DHJC moments and what your own backyard. impact have they made on you? I, along with my family, was able to This is the conversation I want us to have as spend time and share many good moments a congregation this year, my final year as your together. President. I welcome you to tell me them either in person or by email at yourdhjcvoice@gmail. These “moments” are experiences that we com where, with your permission I can share treasure and they have an impact on us. This some of these moments with our congregation idea is easily translatable to in my High Holiday remarks, as “moments” that we have here at well as my articles in The Scroll. I DHJC. The impact can be strong hope many of you will choose to and can have as much meaning. tell your stories. I look forward I had one of those “moments” to hearing and reading them. this summer, on the beach at our Chloe, Devin, Kendall and “Shabbat at the Shore” program. I wish you a Happy and My expectations were that there Sweet New Year. Shana Tova would be some younger families U’metukah!! with their children at this fun pre-Shabbat activity, and then everyone would go their separate Jeffrey R.Dubin ways at the end of the services. Boy was I wrong! There was a large turnout of all ages, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, family friends and maybe even some passers- by. Our prayers and singing were uplifting and beautiful. The setting of the sand, the ocean and the sky set a tone of camaraderie. Everyone was in this “moment” together and when services ended, people did not run off to their cars, they lingered, kids played in the sand while this multi-generational gathering, talked, ate and laughed together.

9 10 Day-to-Day with the Executive Director Welcome Back!! space. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer out to me. travelling, visiting children at summer During the month of Elul and in preparation for the High camp, going to concerts or just relaxing at Holidays, we take an accounting of our soul over the past year. home. I, too, had the opportunity to get In Hebrew this is called “Cheshbon HaNefesh.” Here are some away for a few days this summer and went questions that I am asking both in my role as your Executive to Cape Cod for the first time. It was a nice Director and in my personal life: time away and I even went on an inflatable 1. What have I accomplished and was it what I intended to water slide. There is no photo or video accomplish? evidence of this, sorry. 2. What can I do to improve on the previous year? Now we are in full swing with finishing our major summer projects and setting the building up for the High Holidays. We 3. How can I help to make our world a better place? are grateful to our office and maintenance staff, Men’s Club and These are some questions (there are many more) we can all ask volunteers who make sure the synagogue is prepared for the ourselves as we enter the High Holiday season and then refer back High Holidays as over 1,500 people will join in prayer for Rosh to them, “check in” and see where we are throughout the year. Hashana and Yom Kippur. I look forward to greeting you as you stop by the office to pick You will also see many security enhancements throughout the up your tickets. Please knock on my door so I can personally building. There are also other enhancements you will not see wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and a Shana Tova but are just as important in our mission of providing a safe, U’metukah! warm and welcoming environment for all who enter our sacred – Ed Ward DHJC Leadership RABBI HOWARD BUECHLER [email protected] 499-6644 CANTOR STEVEN HEVENSTONE [email protected] 499-6644 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ED WARD [email protected] 499-6644 EDUCATION DIRECTOR RICKY TADMOR [email protected] 499-6655 ECA DIRECTOR VICKI WEINSTEIN [email protected] 499-6655 YOUTH DIRECTOR JASON GOLDBERG [email protected] 499-6655

(In the case of an extreme emergency, before or after synagogue hours contact Rabbi directly on his cell phone 516-317-8397) President Jeffrey R. Dubin [email protected] 1st VP Elissa Regenbogen [email protected] 2nd VP Pauline Schwartz [email protected] 3rd VP Hania Shatzer [email protected] Treasurer Frank Weissman [email protected] Financial Secretary Alan Gordon [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Ronnie Scheinson [email protected] Recording Secretary Stacey Feldman [email protected] Men’s Club President Mark Weinstein [email protected] Sisterhood President Debbie Zimmerman [email protected]

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11 Special Gifts Acknowledgment Kiddush Sponsor: Maralyn & Harry Lipner Memorial Mahzor Fund: • Cathy & Ben Moosazadeh in honor of Danielle & Jason Dorf • Marcia & Leonard Cohen in memory of Jerome Katz • Hania & Matthew Shatzer in memory of Emily Gordon’s Grandmother Kiddush Sponsors: • Maxine & Larry Cohen Dr. Victor Gold Memorial Weekday Prayer Book Fund: • Janet & Jay Gewirtzman • Susan & Gene Dworkin in memory of Marvin Padover • Ida & Gene Lesserson • Sharyn & Roy Shanon in honor of Ruth & Abe Klein’s 60th Anniversary • Linda & Martin Scholnick in honor of their grandchildren, Shlomo Special Accomodations Fund to Help Fellow Congregants: and Lizzie • Deborah & David Sherman Summer Kiddush Luncheon Sponsor: Shabbat at the Shore Sponsors: • Myrna & Fred Austin in honor of their Special Anniversay • Edie & Michael Feinstein Summer Fun Friday Oneg Sponsors: • Ida & Gene Lesserson • Lois & Jack Bialek • Linda Landow • Karen & Ephie Likerman Condolences & Mazel Tovs • Francine Mandel Condolences to: • Dr. Phyllis Pacheco • Pam Korman on the passing of her beloved mother, Martha Orenstein • Sharon & Michael Steuer • Jennifer Levinson on the passing of her beloved grandmother, Ethel • Gladys & Donald Stone • Lorraine Breslow on the passing of her beloved husband, Howard Breslow • Sheila & Ronald Weisbrod • Allan Glaser on the passing of his beloved wife, Judith Glaser Shin Shanim Sponsor: • Edmond Hakim on the passing of his beloved sister, Mary Sedegh • Alexandra & Joseph Fingerman • Caren Lucas on the passing of her beloved mother, Phyllis Dolin Falk • David Robins on the passing of his beloved father, Irwin “Sonny” Robins Sandwich Making Program Sponsor: Mazel Tovs • Robbin & Dr. Howard Gurr in honor of Rabbi Buechler • Marilyn & Robert Garelick on the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kristallnacht / Yom HaShoah Supporter: to Kelly Locke • Keren & Jeffrey Krinick • Karen & Martin Schackner on the engagement of their son, Craig to Leighton General Fund Donations: • Debbie & Michael Picker on the engagement of their son, Greg • Brad Blumenfeld in memory of Buddy Rosenberg to Jillian Haskel • Margery & Reuben David in memory of Marvin Padover • Cooki & Les Cohn on the birth of their grandson • Pauline Davis in honor of Morton Laurence’s 90th Birthday • Debra & Edward Perkes on the birth of their grandson • Alexandra & Joseph Fingerman in memory of Carole Dickter • Michael Newman on the marriage of his son, Jared to Amy Bochner • Susan & Jeffrey Fuchs • Alyssa & Steve Peyser on the birth of their granddaughter, Blake Autumn • Susan & Jeffrey Fuchs in thanks • Marcia & Leonard Cohen on the B’nai Mitzvah of their grandchildren, • Roberta & Elliot Gemunder in thanks Hannah & Micah • Sybel & Marvin Goodman in honor of Morton Laurence’s • Michael Newman on the engagement of his daughter, Alyssa Special Birthday to Bobby Shamsian • Rona & Dr. Al Heller in memory of Sheldon Rosen • Karen & Mark Strickler on the birth of their grandson, Eian Chase • Susan & Alan Kreitzman in memory of Sheldon Rosen • Maureen & Don Weber on the engagement of their son, Michael • Tema & Coleman Leviter in memory of Sheldon Rosen to Marina Villeneuve • Susan & Sol Loeser in memory of Sheldon Rosen • Cathy & Ben Moosazadeh and Heidi & Jeffrey Dorf on the birth of their • Carol & Ira Rubel in memory of Sheldon Rosen grandson, Jack Nathaniel • Susan & Joel Sandberg in memory of Bella Anker • Avi Saks’ granddaughter, Anna for being named Valedictorian of her • Sharyn & Roy Shanon in memory of Sheldon Rosen graduating class at Simon Baruch School • Doreen & Dr. Matthew Skolnick in honor of their 50th Anniversary • Bernice Goldberg on the birth of her great granddaughter, Shayna • Maureen & Don Weber in honor of the engagement of their son, • Ellen & Stuart Gordon on the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Michael to Marina Villeneuve to Scott Horowitz • Robin & Dr. Bradford Zamer • Elizabeth & Michael Gottesman on the birth of their son Ruth & Sidney Weissman Memorial Bible Fund: • Beth & David Nusblatt on the marriage of their son, Keith • Marcia & Dr. Leonard Cohen in honor of Sheri & Bernard Vishnick’s to Nichole Brodach 50th Anniversary • Roberta & Joel Wolinsky on the engagement of their son, Gregory to Sloane Cantor • Vicki Feldman on the birth of her grandson, Aiden Lee Cohen

12 Your DHJC Sisterhood

To all of our Sisterhood Friends, Past, Present and Future: a fun morning for children, parents, grandparents and teens We once again look forward to a new year of Sisterhood and looking for community service hours. We are planning a health a new calendar of events. 5779 is ending, 5780 beginning, night, workshops with visiting artists, our annual Tu B’Shevat and we can’t wait to share with you what we have in store. seder, cookie baking, a spring fundraiser, and much more. Our Mah Jongg Committee worked hard this summer, Please keep in mind that the Sisterhood boutique is available holding an incredibly successful tournament in late July. for any of your Judaica needs. Email us at dhjcsisterhood@ The proceeds from the Mah Jongg and the Honey from the Hearts gmail.com or contact Vicki Weinstein if you would like fundraisers put us in a great position as we start the New Year. to shop. For Torah Fund cards or the very special 5780 The Early Childhood Academy made some major Torah Fund pin, please come to any meeting or contact improvements to the playground and outdoor Amy Mintz at (631)807-9634. Keep in contact with us by play space thanks to our donation. “Like” their email at [email protected]. If you can’t reach us Facebook page to see how much the children enjoy by computer, call the DHJC office, leave a message and the program daily, and what a great job the staff does we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. spearheaded by our favorite director, Vicki. Sisterhood We look forward to help from our members to make these will continue to fund some special programs in the events the success they have been in the past. If you want Religious School including Israeli dancing, purchasing to be involved and are not sure how to help, contact Debbie for students, and other items on an as-needed basis. Zimmerman at (917)864-0703 or email Sisterhood; any We have pledged a donation to the Adult Education Program amount of time makes a difference. to help add a “Speaker Series.” Thanks to the great work The world can appear large and complicated at times, but the of the Mah Jongg Committee, thousands of dollars have Sisterhood at Dix Hills Jewish Center works to make our goals been donated over the past year to the Social Action those of community and connection. While you light candles, Committee in order to fund many of the programs they do to bless your round challah, and dip apples into honey, know benefit our community and beyond. that you are not alone; there are Sisters in our surrounding Save the date for our Sisterhood membership dinner on towns sharing these same customs. You are part of a local November 6 at 7:30 pm. This year’s theme is “Bright Lights, community that cares about you and celebrates with you. Big City” and the committee has already started planning a L’Shanah Tovah, night we can all remember. We hope you’ll be able to join us! Debbie Zimmerman, Sharon Nachman, Lisa Mintz, Our calendar is filling up with meetings, activities and Shelli Feigenbaum and Deborah Firestone events. We start with a meeting on Monday, September 15 Your 2019-20 Sisterhood Board at 7:30 pm. decorating on Sunday, October 6 is always DHJC Men’s Club Dear Friends, which will be held on Sunday, March 1st. Our own Bruce Deutsch, As I sit here typing this, it’s still the middle of what is a beautiful who always does an amazing job with this, has been hard at work! summer - one I hope that everyone is enjoying to the fullest! But This will go back to being our Men’s Club paid-up event, but this as sure as the days are long, summer will soon come to an end and will of course be open to the entire congregation. Without giving that means we will be back to a full slate of exciting events, both too much away, I can say that we are looking at several high- for Men’s Club and the DHJC as a whole! profile athletes and whichever one we decide upon will make it a memorable event! By the time you are reading this, our Second Annual Biggest Little Golf Event* - *name to be determined - will have happened (or is Even though my wife Vicki has moved on from her role as about to happen shortly) and I’m hopeful that it will be another Sisterhood Co-President we still have the synergy and we will great event. be looking at several “Misterhood” events throughout the year, including a repeat of last year’s successful Cocktails and Karaoke, Our 4th Annual Veterans Day Program will be on Sunday, Nov so stay tuned. 10. We are still planning the event, but one of the highlights this year will be the dedication of our Veteran’s Memorial, a beautiful All in all, I’m hopeful this will be an exciting year and I hope that project planned and brought to life as an Eagle Scout Project by many more of you will come around and get involved. I would our own Josh Brodsky. like to wish each and every one of you a meaningful high holiday season and I will see you at the Temple! I’m super excited to announce the return of Comedy Night, on Saturday, Nov 23. As always, there will be an early bird incentive Mark Weinstein prior to Oct 31st, so watch for details and sign-up information! Men’s Club President Finally, we are already working on our Annual Sports Brunch,

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Rosh Hashanah – Highlights – 5780

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“In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of rest, memorial proclaimed with the blast of the horn, a holy convocation. any You shall not do servile work…” (Lev. -­‐ 22:24 25)

In the Torah and in the prayer book this “ sacred day is called the Day of Remembrance” (Yom Hazikaron) and the “ Day of Sounding the ” Shofar (Yom Teruah). It marks the start of a 10 day period of spiritual self-­‐examination and repentance which culminates with “ Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.” Inasmuch as the years are eckoned r from the first i, of Tishre however, this day became known throughout the Jewish world as

Rosh Hashanah, “ the New Year.”

Intensive prayer is the central mood of this day. Acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty over the world and ship His ruler over mankind are the major themes of the prayers.

The special biblical precept that is most identified with Rosh Hashanah is the blowing of the shofar. It is a religious duty on this day to listen the shofar sounds.

At the conclusion of the evening service, the proper greeting to extend one another is: To a male: “L’shana tovah tikatev v’taihatem” To a female: “L’shana tovah tikatevi v’taihatemi” “May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year”

The entire period from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur is known as the , or aseret y’mai teshuvah. It is marked by special penitential prayers that are recited each day in the synagogue.

The Sabbath which falls during this 10-­‐day period is known as uvah, Shabbat Tesh the Sabbath of Repentance, or Shabbat Shuvah, the Sabbath urn. of Ret The latter taken word is from the opening of the chapter from the Prophets read on this Sabbath: “Shuvah Yisrael, Return O Israel unto the Lord, your God” (Hosea 14:2).

The proper greeting to extend the period following Rosh Hashanah is “G’mar Hatimah Tovah,” May the final seal be for good.” The greeting reflects the belief that Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are Days of Judgement (Yom Hadin) for all people.

Participate in the Ceremony of Wishing a Happy Sweet New Year 5780

SELICHOT PROGRAM Let each family member write resolution for changing ones priorities Come one, come all for an inspiring evening as a person and as a Jew. for the entire family! The Dix Hills Jewish Center proudly invites you to start the A custom is to dip apples in honey. Encourage everyone to contribute by: High Holiday season ¥ Making the honey dish. Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 8:30 PM ¥ Making the plate on which the honey dish stands. ¥ Purchasing the honey (try different flavors). ·∙ Service ¥ Selecting the apples (try different varieties). ·∙ Dessert Reception ¥ Slicing the apples. ·∙ Selichot Prayers . Thus everyone participates in the ceremony of wishing a happy sweet Guest Speaker: Marc Lapadula New Year 5780 S ¥ ¥ Make your own greeting cards wishing everyone a good and p healthy New Year. TASHLIKH e ¥ Incorporate into the cards news of your family. a ¥ Continue the series of cards on various holidays throughout the Jewish calendar year. Join our congregation on the first day of k

Build a sukkah and invite others to share in a Yom Tov meal. If you Rosh Hashanah, Monday, September 30 at 5:45 pm at the e make it out of plywood panels (check our congregational library for Synagogue as we walk down Buttonwood Drive r do-it-yourself books) paint murals on each panel in your own style, ¥ choosing a different theme for each panel. Discuss the different accompanied by the sound of the shofar to perform the holidays, stages in the life cycle, portions of the Bible or books from mystical and transformative ceremony of Tashlikh. ¥ Jewish literary history as you sit in the sukkah. Bring your family – and leftover challah! ¥

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Yom Kippur - 5780

Tuesday Evening & Wednesday, October 8 & 9

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying “the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy convocation to you, and you shall afflict your souls.” (Leviticus)

The commandment to “afflict your souls” is observed by a complete and total fast by abstaining from all eating and drinking for the entire period (approximately 25 hours).

In addition, we abstain from washing and bathing, anointing ourselves, wearing of leather garments and shoes, and sexual relations.

Yom Kippur is referred to as Yom Ha-Din, the Day of Judgment. Judaism teaches us that for transgressions against God, the “Day of Atonement” atones as we pray for forgiveness. But for transgressions of one human being against another, the Day of Atonement does not atone until the individuals have made peace and forgiven one another.

The service which introduces Yom Kippur is called Kol Nidre (All Vows) from the name of the historically meaningful and moving prayer. The concluding service of Yom Kippur on the next day is called “Ne’ilah,” which means “the Closing (of the Gates).” Except for the time when one goes home to sleep or rest, the entire period is spent in prayer.

Spending the day in the synagogue is an essential aspect of Yom Kippur. Feeling part of a community makes the process of teshuvah easier. The Yom Kippur liturgy consists of five separate services which make up most of the day. Each service contains confessional prayers said only on Yom Kippur. Staying in the synagogue is helpful for doing teshuvah because it facilitates concentration and minimizes distractions.

The conclusion of Yom Kippur is marked by a single long blast of the shofar. It is symbolic of “when the ram’s horn sounded long…” marking the conclusion of the Revelation at Sinai (Exodus 19:13).

Following Yom Kippur, one should begin to prepare for the festival of Sukkot, four days later, by building a sukkah and acquiring a and .

(excerpted from “To Be a Jew” by Rabbi H. Dorin) On This High Holy Day Tuesday, Take a Step October 8 in the Right Direction 6:09 PM

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The Hebrew word for repentance is Teshuvah. Teshuvah Wednesday, October 9 means “turning.” Jewish tradition teaches us that to change our lives, all we need to do is turn and begin to walk in a new direction. Shacharit 9:00 AM

Teshuvah begins with a single step. What better way to Yizkor - During Services symbolize this, than to sanctify our footsteps with a special mitzvah Mincha/Neila 4:30 PM on Yom Kippur. Final Sounding of the Shofar 7:07 PM It is traditional for Jews to wear non-leather shoes on Yom Kippur. By forgoing the taking of life on this day, we proclaim that we need to walk in kindness, not cruelty. By abstaining from tangible comfort for 25 hours, we remind ourselves what is most FEED THE HUNGRY THIS YOM KIPPUR important in life cannot be seen or touched. By clothing our feet in simplicity, we declare our desire to “walk humbly before God.” OPERATION ISAIAH 5780 Kindly Bring Non Perishable Food Items to Yom Kippur is a chance for all of us to set ourselves on the Kol Nidre Services right course for the coming year. Putting our best foot forward is a A Project of The United Synagogue of wonderful way to begin.

15 SUKKOT BEGINS SUNDAY, October 13 Build Your Own Sukkah This Year

We have volunteers and the architectural/ engineering know-how ready and willing to assist you. Please contact the Ritual Committee or Rabbi Buechler.

. Building a sukkah is a fun family experience. In essence, a sukkah must have at least three walls. These can be made of the flimsiest of materials, even cloth. The roof is covered with leaves or branches, thick enough to give shade but sparse enough to let you see the stars at night. Your children/grandchildren can help by gathering branches to cover the roof. They can also hang fruits and vegetables from the ceiling and contribute their own artwork to decorate the sukkah’s walls. You can have a marvelous time as you turn your yard, patio, or balcony into a temporary construction site. Give your family a chance to experience this remarkable Jewish custom. Let Rabbi Buechler, Cantor Hevenstone, Vicki Weinstein, or Ricky Tadmor know if you have built a sukkah so that we may surprise you with a special holiday delight.

SHEMINI ATZERET SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20 & MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Sukkot closes with the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, an “Assembly of the Eighth Day.” Originally Shemini Atzaret was a day of meditation and rest, a welcome pause after the week-long frenzies of the festival. Yizkor is recited on this day, along with special prayers which acknowledge the creative power of God in our world. Unlike other holidays, Shemini Atzeret took on a second day in the Diaspora. That second day, by the 11th century, became a separate holiday – the irrepressible , the last day in this long holiday season.

SIMCHAT TORAH MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 21 & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Jews read a piece of the Torah every week. It takes a year to read from every one of the 54 portions into which the Torah is divided. On Simchat Torah we read from the last portion and the first portion of the Torah. It is a time of “Mobius Torah” a practical exercise in showing the cycle of Torah learning never stops. A Simcha is a happy time, the time to give a party. Simchat Torah is the Jewish tradition’s annual Torah party.

Simchat Torah is a Jewish holiday which experienced spontaneous generation sometime after the was completed and sometime before the major law codes were written in the 12th century. We know nothing about how it came to be. In this period, the rabbinic scholars of the Babylonian Diaspora evolved the cycle of annual Torah readings. It was part of the process of making the synagogue the center of Jewish life. Simchat Torah was the crown of this system. With the Temple gone, with no more sacrifices taking place, Shemini Atzeret was the perfect place to graft a new practice.

Simchat Torah ranks with as the time to come to services for fun. We sing and dance. There are parades (called hakafot). Flags are waved and having fun is encouraged. In the (Harper & Row, 1985) Michael Strassfield explains it this way, “The dancing calls upon us to throw ourselves completely into rejoicing with the Torah. It is a time of dropping our defenses to express joy, when for most of us letting go takes place only at times of tragedy. To be able to express a fullness in relationship to Torah on this night will help us to express unmitigated love at other moments in other relationships. To dance like Zorba is a challenge to all of us.” Celebrate with us. (Excerpted from Building a Jewish Life)

Join the Celebration at Simchat Torah Services! Monday Evening October 21 @ 6:00 PM And Tuesday Morning October 22 @ 9:15 AM On Tuesday, a full luncheon will be served whenever our services and singing, dancing and parading conclude. Join us for all the FUN!!!!

16 JOIN US FOR A SELICHOT WEEKEND DOUBLE FEATURE SATURDAY, SEPT 21ST SUNDAY, SEPT 22ND AT 8:30PM AT 9:30AM DHJC IS HONORED TO WELCOME PROFESSOR MARC LAPADULA American playwright and screenwriter, award-winning film producer and Senior Lecturer at Yale University in The Film Studies Program Our exciting program begins Saturday night with: Cinema With A Cause: Jewish Filmmakers and the Call for Social Justice in America After this amazing talk, join us at 10pm for Delectable Dessert Time followed at 10:45 with Selichot Prayers and Songs led by Rabbi Buechler and Cantor Hevenstone Then, join us for Sunday Breakfast followed by: The Jewish Experience in American Cinema: Jewish Filmmakers and Their Indelible Brand of Comedy

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17 Social Action CAN: Community Answering Needs We CAN accomplish anything together! Thank you! The mission of the DHJC Social Action Committee is to act you enter the sanctuary and the Beit in a box labeled Mi in ways that empower others and treat them with respect, Sh’beirach Cards.We have already received reactions to cards that and to recognize that Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, is have been sent. A person who received one of our cards from her an integral part of our Jewish heritage. The Social Action DHJC friend contacted her and said she was very touched by the Committee of the DHJC works toward creating a more caring beautiful card – it meant more to her than any store-bought card. community and demonstrates the impact that we can have Please feel free to take one or two postcards to send to your on our world. loved ones, friends, to anyone who you think would benefit We CAN let others know that we care. from knowing that you are thinking of them.You CAN bring a bit Mi Sh’beirach postcards of “someone cares” to others. The start of the New Year 5780 is the perfect time to make time We CAN provide food to those in need. in our lives to make a difference for others. Our Social Action High Holiday Food Drive Committee designed a way that you CAN. Maimonides spoke about eight levels of giving charity – tzedekah. We, Cooki and Les Cohn, went to family bar/bat at One of the highest levels is giving assistance in such a way so that the Marlboro Jewish Center in New Jersey. As the Rabbi led the one giving and the one receiving are unknown to each other. the congregation in the prayer for those who are ill, people with We CAN reach that level with our High Holiday Food Drive. postcards walked through the congregation and gave anyone Fran Hershkowitz has taken on the leadership for this project – who wanted a postcard to send to someone with thoughts of and here Fran tells us about her work with LI Cares - The Harry recovery, wellness, healing. After services we spoke to people Chapin Food Bank in that congregation who were eager to share this idea with us. With the start of Rosh Hashanah at sundown, Sunday September Touched by the impact of these postcards, we presented the idea 29th, the Social Action Committee will begin its annual holiday to the Social Action Committee that agreed for us to replicate this idea with our own design. A few weeks later we went to services at the Hevreh of Southern Berkshires and they, too, had a postcard with prayers for healing. We brought their card to our Social Action Committee, and our Committee worked together to design the words and graphics that our Committee thought best. With the help of Marc Saltzman and the graphic design staff at Sir Speedy of Plainview we have our postcards.

food drive. Once again we will be collecting Kosher non-perishable food to be donated to Long Island Cares. I have been volunteering at LI Cares since Superstorm Sandy and find the work very rewarding. Founded as the first food bank on Long Island by the late Harry Chapin, LI Cares’ mission is to bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island. Today it is much more than a food bank; it serves thousands of individuals and families in need through multiple programs. Food and support services are Fran Mandel took up the leadership for this project. Fran met provided to more than 580 community-based agencies including with Rabbi Buechler to garner his reaction to this project and Kosher food pantries. LI Cares is very appreciative of the support he said: I am deeply touched and inspired by this project and the of individuals, companies, and organizations that donate needed sensitivity of the wording and the elegance of the card will enhance items as well as the many volunteers who help out. As a volunteer, the healing process for so many! I work regularly in the warehouse in Hauppauge sorting and repacking donated items so that they can go out to member Here is the rest of the story in Fran Mandel’s words. agencies. I have assisted with food drives outside supermarkets, Social Action has taken to the mail! Recently the social action pet stores, and at special events such as concerts. I have distributed committee unveiled their new Mi Sh’beirach postcards at a Shabbat food packages directly to families, have packed bags of food for morning service. Immediately the 50 cards available were “SOLD the mobile pantry program, and have participated in a summer OUT”(they are actually free, but immediately gone!)These postcards feeding program for children. As you CAN see, there are many carry the Mi Sh’beirach prayer by Debbie Freidman on the picture ways to support LI Cares. Anyone interested in more information side, and allow the sender to write a personal message to a friend or or volunteering can look on their website. relative for whom they recited the prayer. The cards are available as During Rosh Hashanah brown grocery bags will again be available

18 Social Action CAN: Community Answering Needs We CAN accomplish anything together! Thank you! to take home along with a list of most needed items. I encourage difference in these children’s lives. Members of the Social Action you to please fill a bag and return it to DHJC by Kol Nidre. LICares Committee have been volunteering monthly at Community will pick up our donation on Friday, Oct. 11. Thank you for Housing Innovations,a Homeless Shelter in Commack. Each month helping to make a difference in the lives of fellow Long Islanders we have children ranging in age from 3 to 13! We plan arts and experiencing hunger and food crafts activities, play games, read books, and always bring snacks insecurity. and drinks. We have had donations of books from the Social Action We CAN bring a little Committee and some retiring teachers, and have been able to warmth to those who are ill. give each child books to keep! Through the Social Action Committee Our Blanket Project we have donated folding chairs, diapers and other baby items, socks, and gloves to the shelter.Our Maureen Sukman has taken volunteers include members of on the leadership for this the Social Action Committee, project. Here are Maureen’s other DHJC members, as words about how you CAN well as Middle School and participate in our blanket projects. The Social Action Committee High School students who get will continue to donate homemade blankets to the Commack Community Service Credit.The Memorial Sloan Kettering Center for their cancer patients. Each children at the shelter love the month I bring two or three blankets, most beautifully made with the program and enthusiastically generosity of Arline Berezowsky who is our constant contributor. look forward to our visits. The adult and student volunteers We CAN continue this vital program with your help. If you know find the program extremely rewarding and enjoyable! We are truly how to crochet or knit, make a lap blanket! In addition to the doing a “Mitzvah” for these children! You CAN volunteer - contact blankets we already supply for cancer patients at Sloan Kettering, Ida Lesserson... [email protected] the Social Action Committee will begin to make blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus National Headquarters is in Belton, Missouri We CAN help ourselves by taking the time to stop for an with chapters in all fifty states. Blankets are collected locally and hour, reflect, and meditate. Jewish Mindful Meditation, distributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies Healing, and Community Support From A Jewish Perspective or anywhere that a child might need a big hug. Volunteers, known September 8, October 6, November 3, and December 1, 2019 as “blanketeers” provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be 11am – 12 noon given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children ages 0-18. Teacher Melissa Kurtz weaves , Torah and Mindful It is Project Linus’ policy to accept blankets of all sizes, depending Meditation in order to cultivate an awareness of the divine on local chapter needs. We thank Lois Bialek for being our first presence in every moment. We use breath, silence, guided Project Linus “blanketeer” by crocheting our first knit blanket for imagery and affirmations to reach a place of connection and Project Linus. healing. These one-hour workshops are open to everyone, at On Sunday October 6, the Social all levels of meditation from the very beginner to the seasoned Action Committee is planning meditator. Meditation skills will be taught and explained through a blanket party to make twenty the Mindful and Kabbalistic lens. No prior experience necessary. fleece blankets to be donated Please register: [email protected] to Project Linus. The Committee Thank you to Sisterhood and the Mah Jongg Program is looking for student and adult Coordinators - Ronda Brooks, Fran Mandel, Sharon Nachman volunteers to join us in the and Paula Saltzman for donating funds to help support the process of making these blankets. work of our Social Action Committee. The fleece blanket making is fun and not difficult. No special skills If you like to be around positive people who do Tikkun Olam are required -- just the desire to do something nice for someone else. (Repairing the World), join our DHJC Social Action Committee! Please join us at 10:00 am on October 6th and in an hour, together, We meet once a month on Sunday mornings. Our meetings are we CAN make twenty blankets for children. short – usually about 30 minutes. We prefer doing rather than Please contact the Social Action Committee if you are in- talking. You can choose from a multitude of activities. terested in either crocheting blankets for either cause or if Sunday mornings at 9:30 – September 8, October 6, you would like to join our fleece blanket party on October 6. November 3, December 1, 2019 We CAN bring a little joy to children in a homeless shelter. Thank you to Fran Hershkowitz, Fran Mandel, Ida Lesserson, Project SAFE: Sunday Arts, Fun & Exercise for Children in a and Maureen Sukman for contributions to this article. Homeless Shelter Join Us! Bring your ideas!! Ida Lesserson has taken on the leadership for this project. Social Action Committee • Cooki Cohn, Chairperson Here are Ida’s words about how we have and CAN make a [email protected]

19 This High Holiday Season Please help feed Long Island’s hungry and help address food insecurity. Please fill the bag you receive on Rosh Hashanah (or any bag) with Kosher non-perishable foods and return your filled bag by Yom Kippur. Most Needed Donations: Grains (Pasta, Rice, Quinoa, Cereals, Pancake Mix, etc.), Shelf Stable Milks, Nut Butters, Baby Products/Food, Condiments, Baking Food Items (Cake Mixes, Baking Powder, Flour), Snacks (Cookies, Crackers, Pretzels, Whole Grain Bars, etc.), Coffee/Tea, and Canned Items - Proteins, Fruits (low sugar), *PLEASE: Vegetables (low sodium), Soups, Stews, Chili NO glass jars and check expiration dates. Thank you for your help! Social Action Committee [email protected]

Social Action gratefully acknowledges the following stores for their generous of Commack contribution of shopping bags: and Deer Park of Commack

20 KOL NIDRE APPEAL UPDATE

“People who give are rewarded, not monetarily but because their involvement represents an expression beyond themselves.” - Henry Rosso – noted Philanthropist

Dear Fellow DHJC Congregants,

This year we will take the opportunity as always to wish you and your loved ones "L'Shanah Tovah Metuka,” the blessings of a good and sweet year. Our usual phone calls, a long-standing tradition in our synagogue, gave the Kol Nidre Appeal committee a wonderful opportunity to speak with each member of our congregational family. Last year we found we couldn’t reach most of our congregants. Many of us have done away with our landlines. Annoying “robo calls” have resulted in most of us not answering our cell phones unless the incoming number is a familiar one. So, we’ve sent all our members letters which should have arrived at your home early in August. We personally thank all of you who helped to make last year’s Kol Nidre campaign one of the most successful in the history of the Dix Hills Jewish Center. Four hundred congregants responded and raised $160,000, which helped to supplement our dues and ensure that our dynamic array of programs and events are fully funded. Please help us reach our goal of 100% congregant participation this year. Please make your pledge by mail as soon as possible (though it may be paid any time through June 2020). And if you can, please consider increasing it by 10% over last year. Your commitment to our synagogue will ensure our continued strength and growth. Sending our good wishes to you and your loved ones. Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening, September 29th. We look forward to seeing you over the High Holidays.

L’ Shanah Tovah Metukah! Fondly, Gail Jospa and David Shandel Kol Nidre Campaign Chairs on behalf of the DHJC clergy and leadership.

Suggested Kol Nidre Pledge: $118______$180______$360______$540______$720______$1000_____$1800______$2500______Other:______

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Mail to: Dix Hills Jewish Center- 555 Vanderbilt Parkway- Dix Hills, NY 11746

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Please consider becoming a sponsor of these  Hands on Holiday Experiences Email ______collations. Your generosity will be greatly Please return to the DHJC office, 555 Vanderbilt Pkwy,  Stories and age appropriate appreciated by your fellow congregants and Dix Hills, NY 11746 or contact the synagogue office activities appropriately acknowledged. 631-499-6644  Songs and Dance Wanted: IT’S TIME TO ORDER YOUR LULAV EXPLORE THE MAGIC AND MYSTICAL JOYS OF SHAKE FOR SUKKOT 5780 0 A Long Line! . Join the Lulav Line on Sukkot Please complete this form 0 VISIT THE ART AND CULTURE OF THE WORLD’S MOST Line up behind one of the beautiful and ELECTRIFYING CITY—TEL AVIV. meaningful Jewish rituals: join the Lulav Line, over one And return it to the synagogue

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29 YOUTH GROUPREGISTRATION FORM 2019-2020

Youth Group Member’s Name: ______Parent’s/Guardian’s Name:______Address:______Town:______Zip:______

Phone Numbers (Cell #’s are optional, but at least 1 would be helpful) Home: (______)______Member’s Cell #: (______)______Mom’s Cell #: (______)______Dad’s Cell #: (______)______

Member’s Email Address: ______Parent’s Email Address: ______

Member’s Age & Grade: ______Birthday: ______Gender: Male ______Female ______Any Allergies (food, medicine, etc…) ______

Emergency Contact Name/Relation: ______Emergency Contact Phone Number(s): (______) ______

Are you a Dix Hills Jewish Center member? Yes [ ] No [ ] If No, what temple if any do you belong to? ______What Day School do you attend? ______

Dix Hills J.C. Youth Groups: Macabees – for those in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Kadima- for those in 6th&7th grade. USY – for those in 8th,,9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Youth Group Annual Dues: -Macabees $120*-Kadima: $150*-USY: $120

All regular meetings include snacks, refreshments, & activity expenses. *Includes dinner program There is a $10 Non- DHJC member surcharge and a $10 sibling discount.

Please make any checks payable to DHJC Youth.

By submitting this form, I accept and understand that as a member of the Dix Hills Jewish Center Youth Group, my child must follow the rules and regulations set forth by the Dix Hills Jewish Center and United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Any infraction of such rules and/or regulations may result in a suspension or expulsion from the youth group program. Furthermore, I understand that in the unlikely event of an emergency, every effort will be made to try to reach me and/or the person I listed as my emergency contact. In the event that neither of us can be reached, I authorize the staff members of United Synagogue Youth and the Dix Hills Jewish Center to act as our agents. I give consent to any medical or surgical diagnosis and/or treatment or hospital care deemed advisable by a duly licensed physician, in the event such help of an emergency nature becomes necessary. In no event will United Synagogue Youth, the Dix Hills Jewish Center, its officers, staff, or agents be held liable for any first aid or surgical procedures performed pursuant to this consent.

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30 Youth Group Update I can’t believe it’s already September. I hope everyone had a great summer! I can’t wait to see everyone and hear about all the amazing and fun things you did. For those that are new to youth group or to remind those returning, our youth group program at DHJC is divided into 3 groups. Macabees is for those in 3rd – 5th grade and their regular meetings are 2 Wednesday evenings/ month, immediately following religious school, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. Kadima is for those in 6th and 7th grade. They will have regular meetings this year on Monday evenings immediately following religious school, from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. Both Macabees and Kadima have a light dinner included so those coming directly from Hebrew school have something to eat. USY is for those in 8th – 12th grade. They have regular meetings on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm. Aside from the regular meetings, special programs, trips, community service opportunities, other events will be offered throughout the year. Many of these events for Kadima and USY will be Divisional and Regional events with other synagogues in the Metropolitan area. If anyone has suggestions for meetings or other programs, please pass them along. I am always open to hearing new ideas. And of course do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions about how to register for youth group in general. Jason Goldberg DHJC Youth Director [email protected]

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Shabbat Morning Book Reviews RABBI’S CLASSES BEGIN with Rabbi Buechler After our gala Luncheons Kiddush TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 September 21 MEMENTO PARK: A Novel TUESDAY SEPT. 17* by Mark Sarvas TALMUD STUDIES After receiving an unexpected call from the Australian consulate, Matt Santos becomes aware of a painting that he TRACTATE OF TA’ANIT believes was looted from his family in Hungary during the 7:00 - 8:00 PM Second World War. To recover the painting, he must repair Explore the classic text of Jewish life, law and his strained relationship with his harshly judgmental father, literature as we delve into the Tractate of Ta’anit uncover his family history, and restore his connection to his own Judaism. Along the way to illuminating the mysteries (In English translation) and focus on the sources for of his past, Matt is torn between his doting girlfriend, Tracy, many of the traditions observed in Jewish life today. and his alluring attorney, Rachel, with whom he travels to Let the pages, sages and saga of the Talmud inspire Budapest to unearth the truth about the painting and, in you. turn, his family. DEUTERONOMY SEMINAR November 2 BELOW THE BOTTOM LINE 8:15 - 9:15 PM by Eric Engelhardt The book of Deuteronomy is dominated by Moses’ Meet Bob Stone, a small business tax accountant from Long Island with suspicious clients. His marriage is on the rocks farewell address to the children of Israel as he urges and he is seeking a fresh start in life, both personally and them to remain faithful to the covenant and prepares professionally. After a forced recruitment by HPAT 21, a them for entering the Promised Land. secret governmental agency linking the IRS and Homeland Engaging Torah discussions. Security, he finds himself part of a small team tasked with following the flow of dark money through a global network that finances criminal conspiracies through banks from New WEDNESDAY, SEPT.18* York City to Toronto, Istanbul, and beyond. The author, our JEWISH HISTORY CLASS own Eric Engelhardt, will be speaking at this review. 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM December 14 THE ORACLE OF STAMBOUL Bring your thirst for knowledge and coffee and enjoy By Michael David Lukas our JEWISH HISTORY CLASS. An in depth analysis Set in the heart of the exotic Ottoman Empire during the of Jewish history with the dynamic, epoch of Jewish first years of its chaotic decline, Michael David Lukas’ life in America. elegantly crafted, utterly enchanting debut novel follows a gifted young girl who dares to charm a sultan—and change the course of history, for the empire and the world. THURSDAY, SEPT.19* The Oracle of Stamboul is a marvelously evocative, magical JEWISH JOURNEYS historical novel that will transport readers to another time 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and place—romantic, exotic, yet remarkably similar to our own. A survey of Jewish traditions and practices including life-cycle events, holidays and Jewish thought & September 21 November 2 December 14 theology.

*No classes the week of Sept. 23. Classes will resume in October with dates to be announced.

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Dear Pre-K Families, in our indoor gym. Of course camp wouldn’t be camp Summer did not slow us down at the without climbing inside an indoor tent, making s’mores ECA! Thanks to our generous and and going on a nature walk. supportive sisterhood our campers enjoyed our updated playground. We can’t forget to mention the newest additions to our A huge thank you also goes out to ECA program this summer...our Parent and Me class. Mark Weinstein who helped design This class became so large that we had to move to the and construct our new activity wall. gym to accommodate all the parents and little ones. We loved watching the campers draw on the blackboard, There is nothing like watching our ECA family grow look in the mirrors and use the steering wheel along with and bringing these moms together. We hope that they other activities the wall has. We also resurfaced parts of continue with us for years to come. our playground so there is more room for riding outdoor vehicles. A gazebo gives us the opportunity to do art, As the new year begins for the ECA we are excited to eat and play even when the weather isn’t cooperating. see our older students returning and welcome many A new sandbox has created a space for fun and loads of new faces. We also have welcomed back Elise Roseman creativity. An outdoor garden that the children will be who had taught here for many years and is returning to able to use is being planned for the future. Keep your eyes where she calls “Home.” Susan Kaplan started with us open for more additions to our playground. towards the end of last year and returns this year as a full time assistant teacher. We have added “Cooking in the The children also enjoyed weekly themes and visits from Kitchen” and “Mad Science” to our enrichment programs Dave the Magician, Mr. Softee, the Petting Zoo and the and are looking forward to a wonderful year! Dix Hills Fire Department who gave us a rain shower on a very hot day! Our sprinklers and various water tables Shana Tova to everyone at the Dix Hills Jewish Center! were always a highlight to our day and cooled us off, as it was hot very often. We were also fortunate to have Dawn Vicki Weinstein ECA Director from Jump Bunch lead us in tumbling, games and more

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My Dear Congregants, Tikkun Olam was and is a very important component Here we are back again after the in our school. An ongoing Tikkun Olam program, which summer vacation. It is always so nice to is already in its fourth year, is a Kabbalat Shabbat Service. be back. A new year is starting. A year Each class does this service two times a year with the filled with so many promises, new plans, residents of Sunrise Assisted Living in Dix Hills. The new programs, new books and new children and the residents have a beautiful time together. students and their families. This is one of the ways to teach the children how rewarding I would like to welcome our new “giving” is. families. I wish you an easy and quick The last three years we participated in a wonderful adjustment. I am sure you will feel like program that was designed by the Sochnut, the Federation vatikim (oldies) very soon. I hope we will be able to make and the Jacobson JCC. We are fortunate to have a Shin- it easy and fun for you, and of course, I am looking forward Shin for the whole year. A shin-shin stands for a year of to seeing all of our returning students and their parents. I service, meaning these youngsters postpone their military missed you! service and come to teach Jewish children in Religious “Let the new year begin with its Blessings…” and indeed schools for a year. This program allows our students to be we are blessed. We are blessed with a wonderful Religious with a young Israeli who just graduated High School for a School. Our new school year is beginning. It is so exciting whole year. I am sure they will learn more about Israel than to see familiar faces, and to meet new ones. It is really they would studying Israeli books. a great feeling to see the children, the parents and the This year we are getting a young man (the last three years teachers. What can be better than the smile of a child that we had girls). His name is Ori and here is what he wrote is happy to be back?! about himself: This year we begin with very special programs for the From Ori’s bio- Early Childhood Academy and the Religious School. We are having a kick-off morning to start the new school year Hi! My name is Ori Elkaslasi. I was born in 2001 On Long on the Sunday before school starts. Vicki and I thought it Island! When I was 6, My family and I moved to Israel, so would be great fun to meet the parents and children and to it’s kind of closure for me to be able to come and give back to spend an informal morning together. the community I was raised in. Today we live in a Moshav In October we are going to have our first Mishpacha in the Sharon, called Batsra. I studied at Hof HaSharon (family) program that will be dedicated to the High School and my majors were Physics and Computer Science. Holidays. The children study, act, and create together I took a large part in our youth movement here called with their parents. For us it is very important to bring “HaEhudHaHaklaei” which basically means in hebrew the parents and children together, and to create a family “The Agricultural Union.” I was a counselor, later on, I was atmosphere. This is why the Mishpacha program is the head of 6th grade, and my last year I was the head of so important. We are also offering the DaF Program, counselling in our Moshav. “Journeys into the Bible” with the Rabbi for the adults, I enjoy hiking, watching TV series and movies.I go to the and Dafna and I will teach the children. gym. I love hanging out with friends and family, going to the Another way that we involve our parents is with our beach, skiing and traveling. I’m very excited to meet you all monthly Shabbat Paces Program (Parents and Children next year! Experiencing Shabbat). Parents and students have the We wish Ori a lot of success and an easy adjustment. opportunity to study prayers and the torah portion of the Good Luck! week together, in a friendly environment. We also celebrate most of the holidays with parents, as I’d like to thank Sisterhood again for sponsoring Israeli big celebrations. In addition,we celebrate Rosh Chodesh dances for the whole year. Thank you also to Men’s Club (the beginning of the month). It is celebrated every first for sponsoring the Mezuzzot art project for the seventh day of the month by recognizing the children who have graders and a special thanks to our anonymous donor for birthdays that month, by singing the prayer, having buying us twenty ipads so we can use them for teaching. a small presentation by the assigned class and having some Thank you so much. food: pizza, ice-cream or cookies. Parents are more than welcome to sponsor a Rosh Chodesh snack in honor of And to all of you “Shana Tova U’Metuka” their child’s birthday. Ricky Tadmor

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