New City Jewish Center April 2020
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A Look Inside Life & Legacy ...... 8‐9 NCJC’S 12th Golf Ou ng ...... 18‐20 Religious Services ...... 2 High Holiday Appeal ...... 10‐12 Kiddush Book Club ...... 21 Calendar of Events ...... 3 ECC Events ...... 12‐13 Torah Fund Dinner ...... 23 Message from Rabbi Berkman ...... 4 Scholarship Fund / Save the Date ...... 14 B’nai Mitzvah ...... 27 Hebrew School News ...... 5 J. Harold Nissen Awards Dinner ...... 15 Men’s Club / Allstars ...... 28‐29 Friday Night Shabbat at West Point ...... 6 Men’s Club 2020 Wine Sale...... 16 Sisterhood / Events / Stars ...... 30‐33 Seeking Freedom ...... 7 Reach for Recovery ...... 19 Tributes & Dona ons ...... 34‐36
HAKOL NEW CITY JEWISH CENTER
Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conserva ve Judaism, Women’s League for Conserva ve Judaism, Federa on of The deadline for May Jewish Men’s Clubs and United Synagogue Youth and Kadima. is March 26, as always ar cles can be early. Office: [email protected]
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As always, Hakol welcomes items Senior Rabbi David I. Berkman ...... [email protected] from members of the congrega on Rabbi and synagogue affiliates. All publicity Rabbi Daniel Graber ...... [email protected] must be sent by email to the office Rabbi Emeritus Cantor Emeritus and the editor. Please do not send Rabbi Henry A. Sosland (z"l) Cantor Hal Ri in original photographs. This allows for Execu ve Director higher quality when printed. Jessica Trokel ...... [email protected] Youth & Adult Educa on Director Editor: Robbin Sicherman Lynne Diwinsky ...... 845‐638‐9600 ext. 115, [email protected] Email: [email protected] Hebrew School Please put “Hakol” in subject line of all emails Rabbi Allison Berlinger.... 845‐638‐9600 ext. 110, [email protected] Director of Youth and Family Programming Lara Epstein ...... 845‐638‐9600 ext. 116, [email protected] SERVICES Early Childhood Director Jackie Binstock ...... 845‐638‐9600 ext. 117, [email protected] Shabbat President Friday Evenings ‐ 6:30 PM Michael Satran ...... 845‐638‐4343 Saturday ‐ 9:00 AM Execu ve Vice‐President Michael Backelman ...... 845‐639‐6241 Administra ve Vice‐President Daily Minyans Harry Baker ...... 845‐638‐2361 Sunday ...... 8:30 AM ...... 7:30 PM Financial Vice‐President Neil Luria (z"l) Monday ...... 6:45 AM ...... 7:30 PM Comptroller Tuesday ...... 7:00 AM ...... 7:30 PM Ron Arfin ...... 845‐634‐4472 Wednesday ...... 7:00 AM ...... 7:30 PM Recording Secretary Thursday ...... 6:45 AM ...... 7:30 PM Andrew Alper ...... 845‐638‐4634 Friday ...... 7:00 AM ...... 6:30 PM Corresponding Secretary Jeffrey Degen ...... 845‐709‐6247 Chairperson of the Board of Educa on Debbie Horowitz ...... 845‐638‐2348 Sisterhood Co‐Presidents Jill Degen ...... 845‐893‐1556 Jenn Litvak ...... 845‐243‐3104 Men’s Club President Eric Litvak ...... 845‐327‐0090 Hazak Presidents Bonnie Winograd ...... 845‐825‐6170 Steve Shear ...... 845‐300‐5117 Synagogue Telephone: 845‐638‐9600 Fundraising Vice‐Presidents Web: h p://www.newcityjc.org Sheila Offman Gersh ...... 914‐772‐0173 Don Arnstein ...... 914‐4817154 Email: [email protected]
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LUACH Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Saturday, April 11, 2020 Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Morning Services: 7:00 am Pesach III 12th Day of the Omer Hebrew School: : 4:00 pm 2nd Day of the Omer Yom HaShoah Evening Services: 7:30 pm Parashat Chol HaMoed Pesach TLC 2A Spring Session Men’s Club Mee ng: 8:00 pm Morning Services: 9:00 am Morning Services: 7:00 am Mincha/Seudah/Ma’ariv: 6:45 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm Thursday, April 2, 2020 TaShma Talmud: 8:00 pm Morning Services: 6:45 am Sunday, April 12, 2020 Torah Class: 3:00 pm Pesach IV Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Evening Services: 7:30 pm 3rd Day of the Omer 13th Day of the Omer ECC Passover Break Morning Services: 7:00 am Friday, April 3, 2020 Morning Services: 8:30 am Hebrew School: 4:00 pm Morning Services: 7:00 am Evening Services: 7:30 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm ECC Model Seder: 9:30 am Board of Trustees mee ng: 8:00 pm Shabbat 2Go Pickup: 3:45 pm Monday, April 13, 2020 Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:30 pm Pesach V Thursday, April 23, 2020 Candle Ligh ng: 7:06 pm 4th Day of the Omer 14th Day of the Omer ECC Passover Break TLC 2B Spring Session Saturday, April 4, 2020 Morning Services: 6:45 am Morning Services: 6:45 am Parashat Tzav Evening Services: 7:30 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm Shabbat HaGadol Men’s Club Shabbat Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Friday, April 24, 2020 Morning Services: 9:00 am Pesach VI 15th Day of the Omer Family Service: 10:30 am 5th Day of the Omer Rosh Chodesh Iyar Minyan Katan: 10:45 am ECC Passover Break Morning Services: 6:45 am A er Kiddush Book Club: Morning Services: 6:45 am T.G.I. Shabbat: 5:30 pm “Gateway to The Moon” Evening Services: 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:30 pm Mincha/Seudah/Ma’ariv: 6:36 pm Candle Ligh ng: 7:17 pm Candle Ligh ng: 7:28 pm
Sunday, April 5, 2020 Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Saturday, April 25, 2020 Morning Services: 8:30 am Pesach VII 16th Day of the Omer Hebrew School: 9:00 am 6th Day of the Omer Rosh Chodesh Iyar Jewish War Veterans Breakfast: 10:30 am ECC Passover Break Parashat Tazria‐Metzora Evening Services: 7:30 pm Morning Services: 9:00 am ALEX F. LESSER Evening Services: 7:30 pm Morning Services: 9:00 am Monday, April 6, 2020 Candle Ligh ng: 8:19 pm Minyan Katan: 10:45 am Morning Services: 6:45 am Mincha/Seudah/Ma’ariv: 6:58 pm Lunch & Learn: 12:00 pm Thursday, April 16, 2020 Evening Services: 7:30 pm Pesach VIII Sunday, April 26, 2020 7th Day of the Omer 17th Day of the Omer Tuesday, April 7, 2020 ECC Passover Break Morning Services: 8:30 am ECC Passover Break Early Yiskor Service: 6:45 am Hebrew School: 9:00 ‐ 12:00 pm TLC 1A Spring Session Morning Services: 9:00 am Guest Speaker: Joseph Levy: Morning Services: 7:00 am Evening Services: 8:00 pm Jews in Arab Lands: 10:00 am TLC Board Mee ng in the Library: 3:00 pm Holiday ends: 8:21 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm TaShma Talmud: 8:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 8th Day of the Omer 18th Day of the Omer Wednesday, April 8, 2020 ECC Passover Break Morning Services: 6:45 am ECC Passover Break Morning Services: 7:00 am Lunch & Learn: 12:00 pm Office Closing early: 1:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:30 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm Erev Pesach Candle Ligh ng: 7:21 pm First Seder Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Morning Services: 6:45 am Saturday, April 18, 2020 19th Day of the Omer Feast of the 1st born Siyum following services 9th Day of the Omer Yom HaZikaron Evening Services: 7:00 pm Parashat Shmini TLC 2A Spring Session Candle Ligh ng: 7:11 pm ELLA YOMTOV Morning Services: 7:00 am Morning Services: 9:00 am Evening Services: 7:30 pm Thursday, April 9, 2020 Minyan Katan: 10:45 am Ta Sh'ma Talmud: 8:00 pm ECC Passover Break Mincha/Seudah/Ma’ariv: 6:51 pm Pesach I Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2nd Night Seder Sunday, April 19, 2020 20th Day of the Omer Office Closed 10th Day of the Omer Yom Ha’Atzmaut Morning Services: 9:00 am Morning Services: 8:30 am Morning Services: 7:00 am Evening Services: 7:30 pm Hebrew School: 9:00 ‐ 12:00 pm Hebrew School: 4:00 pm Community Seder Reach for Recovery Yoga & Medita on: 10:00 am Evening Services: 7:30 pm Candle Ligh ng: 8:12 pm Community‐Wide Yom HaShoah Commemora on: 5:00 pm Thursday, April 30, 2020 Friday, April 10, 2020 Evening Services: 7:30 pm 21st Day of the Omer Pesach II Morning Services: 6:45 am 1st Day of the Omer Monday, April 20, 2020 TLC 2B Spring Session ECC Passover Break 11th Day of the Omer Torah Class: 3:00 pm Morning Services: 9:00 am Morning Services: 6:45 am Evening Services: 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:30 pm Lunch & Learn: 12:00 pm Candle Ligh ng: 7:13 pm Sisterhood Mee ng: 7:00 pm Evening Services: 7:30 pm 3
MESSAGE FROM RABBI BERKMAN The Last Driving Lesson
This is the last driving lesson. The very last. Over certain moments in life I can wax nostalgic; the last Chumash ceremony, the last bar mitzvah, the last li le league game. Over the last driving lesson, I will rejoice. When it comes to teaching our kids to drive, most parents I know prac ce a certain kind of fatalist differen a on of roles. In our family, it is understood that it is my job to possibly take one for the team. When we, the designated parents, se le into the passenger side seat of the family car, our budding drivers behind the wheel, our feet reaching in vain for the brake pedal, we suspend our ins nct for self preserva on and place our lives in the very capable hands of our eager sixteen year‐olds whose diapers, only a few years ago, we were changing.
Maybe it’s exactly because this is the last driving lesson that I’ve been thinking in a more general way about the life lessons to be learned from a skillful merge, a cau ous turn and the art of parallel parking.
Look across at the flow of cars as you drive down the entrance ramp. Note the speed of the traffic, how close together the cars are to one another. Look for an opening but keep your eyes on the driver in front of you as well. These are but just a few of the many calcula ons needed in order to blend in with highway speed traffic. And, as it turns out, these are the same skills required in nego a ng a smooth entrance into adulthood. Take your me as you slowly build your speed. Don’t try to race ahead of yourself or others. Be measured and deliberate as you wexplore ne experiences. Don’t jump across the broken white lines into lanes where you don’t belong ‐ un l you’re ready. Spend a lot of me observing others around you and remember that opportuni es in your mirror may be closer than they appear.
“In making your turn,” I hear myself say, “stay on the brake un l you’re halfway through the maneuver. Then, accelerate as you straighten the wheel. Don’t go too slow and don’t overshoot the mark.” So it is as you make the transi on into adult life, I say to my daughter – in my mind. You need to remember that there are people who count on you to be predictable. Not only in going around corners but predictable as a friend, one day as a partner, as a mother. Your life will be full of twists and turns. Take them steady. If you are fluid in your dac ons an in your emo ons, hand over hand, you’ll always be pointed in the right direc on.
Finally, why do they make you parallel park for your driving test? It just seems like there are so many other more cri cal lessons whose consequences are the difference between life and death. However, the importance of knowing how to parallel park is all about s cking up for yourself while learning to be considerate of others. When you see that open space into which you just might be able to squeeze your midsize SUV, you need to balance your need to park with the needs of the drivers behind you. You will block them for as long as it takes you to angle your way into that spot so you be er learn how to do it quickly and efficiently. Adult life is all about sharing the road. Edge your way in so that you don’t get le behind. But, always do it with kindness and considera on. Good luck, new driver.
B’Yididut, David
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HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS: RABBI ALLISON BERLINGER
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What will YOUR Legacy be? How will you assure Jewish tomorrows?
NCJC has partnered with the Harold Grinspoon Founda on and Jewish Federa on to create a LIFE AND LEGACY PROGRAM. This program promotes a er life me giving to benefit NCJC (among other Jewish ins tu ons in Rockland County if you so desire).
Your life is already connected to the Jewish community and I am sure you already support Jewish charitable organiza ons in Rockland County. NCJC’s legacy donors will be members like you who make a promise to our children, grandchildren, and future genera ons. In order that that there will con nue to be a thriving Jewish community we are ini a ng this program for you to help NCJC and other organiza ons when you are no longer here.
Joining our LEGACY PROGRAM offers you an opportunity to do something significant during your life me. It demonstrates your love, devo on and connec on to our congrega on and community; it ensures our long‐las ng future success. Giving back, feeling united with those of similar values, recogni on, making a difference, commemora ng loved ones. This is our opportunity to help future genera ons experience with what has been so beneficial for us without cos ng you anything now.
Leaving a legacy gi is simple. Some op ons include:
Gi in a will or trust Gi of life insurance Gi of re rement funds
As Rabbi Hillel said, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?”
Please contact Michael Satran (845‐638‐4343 or [email protected]) or Bert Distelburger (845‐548‐8400 or bert@georgetowninves ng.com) or the NCJC office for more informa on. A le er of intent form may be found on page 9 of this issue of Hakol.
With gra tude, Michael Satran David Berkman Michael Satran, President Rabbi David Berkman
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ECC EVENTS by Jackie Binstock, Director
To tell or not to tell, that is the ques on. From Purim through Passover, our teachers are ptoeing through the minefields of stories fraught with evil inten ons and horrible punishments. Haman sends out decrees to murder every Jew in the empire. And then he and his 10 sons are hung from the gallows themselves. The Jews are allowed to defend themselves and kill thousands of Persians who were preparing to kill them first. Pharaoh enslaves the Jewish people, tries to murder every Jewish male baby, and is afflicted with 10 punishments that ascend in horror, with the culmina on being the death of every first born. And if that’s not bad enough, Pharaoh and his army pursue the Jews to the edge of the Red Sea, and are all subsequently drowned, with their horses and chariots! We make light of it as adults. There is a joket tha every Jewish holiday is the same – they threatened to kill us, we survived, let’s eat! But to a small child, this is very serious business, especially since children have such a fine line between fantasy and reality.
Some schools choose not to tell the story at all, and just teach the rituals and songs around it. To me, that makes no sense. It gives no context or reason for celebra ng any given holiday. It may as well be a random Tuesday, like when we have pajama day or beach day. Without context, the meaning of the holiday is lost. So in the ECC, we tell an abridged and/or revised version of the story. That means Haman wanted to hurt or send away the Jewish people. There is no men on of Pharaoh’s edict or the slaying of the first born. We tailor it to the developmental agee of th children – the 2’s are going to get a very different version than the 4’s – and to the sensibili es and character of each classroom. If a child is afraid of animals, we are certainly not going to discuss the plague of wild beasts! Most of the me, with the sensi vity of our teachers and their knowledge of child development and each child individually, the children end up dealing with the “backstory” very well. A er all, there is a good guy (or guys), a bad guy and his henchman, and in the end, good (and God) triumphs over evil. It’s the same formula used in fairy tales, and kids understand that. From that context, we now have a basis for the rituals that go with the story, and it makes sense. Who would possibly eat maror (bi er herbs) voluntarily if there was no reason to???
Children are vulnerable, no ques on. But they are also stronger and smarter than we give them credit for. Given a framework that makes sense to them, they can revel in the stories that make up our heritage.
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Howard M. Balogh Memorial Scholarship Fund
Janet and Richard Balogh have established a college scholarship in memory of their son Howard, who passed away in December 1984. This scholarship is an annual award, in Howard’s name, in the amount of $750.00 given to a High School Senior who most exemplifies the kind of concern and devot on tha Howard Balogh himself represented. Contribu ons of me and effort to community, leadership, commitment to the welfare of people, school ac vi es, and other service within our Hebrew school, synagogue, youth group, or other areas of the Jewish community will be considered. Student grades and individual financial needs will be par cipant factors in awarding the scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student, whose family belongs to the New City Jewish Center, by the trustees of the Howard M. Balogh Memorial Scholarship Fund. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2020. It is the inten on of the trustees to award the scholarship in June of this year.
If you are in your senior year of high school and are a member of the New City Jewish Center and would like to apply for the scholarship, please contact Lynne Diwinsky, Director of Youth/Adult Educa on, for the applica on form. For more informa on Lynne Diwinsky can be reached by email at [email protected] or by leaving a voicemail at (845) 638‐9600 ext. 115.
Want to stay in shape? Looking for good conversa on or just have me to kill. You can accomplish all these objec ves by joining us in walking Rockland Lake each morning. Like life the only requirement for joining is just showing up. We meet at the large parking lot near eth north pool at 8:30 am each week day morning. If you want addi onal informa on you can call 845 634‐4857. We would also like to honor the person who ini ated a walking group of members of NCJC Don Mason. So please join the Don Mason Rockland Walkers. We welcome anyone who would like to join.
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NCJC 12th GOLF OUTING, JUNE 15, 2020 AT THE NEW YORK COUNTRY CLUB
Yes it is winter but spring and golf are just around the corner. A er a five year hiatus, we are bringing back this popular event. In the past, the ou ng has raised over $500,000 for the synagogue. We want to con nue this legacy so here is how you can help.
Please look at all of the sponsorships. There are many. Talk with your colleagues or business owner. See if they would be willing to help sponsor a hole or take a golf sponsorship. Maybe they would even sponsor lunch or dinner?
This year we will have prizes efor a hol ‐in‐one that could include a car, trips, golf packages and more. We will also have the $15,000 hole‐in‐one shootout at the end of the ou ng. Even if no one scores a hole‐in‐one, you could s ll win $1,000, $500, or $250. Not bad for just one shot.
We will also have a 50/50 raffle and will sell 100 boxes similar to the super bowl. Just pick a box and fill in your name and you are in. You could even win a trip for 2 for 4 days and three nights to Las Vegas or Puerto Rico. All you need to do is by a raffle cket.
There will be a silent auc on where you can purchase sports memorabilia or other pictures. If you have sugges ons for these items let us know.
If you do not play golf, no worries, come for dinner and cocktails. We will have an open bar, pass rounds, and surprises.
The money we raise will help fund programs for our Hebrew School and our Nursery School. The money raised will be earmarked specifically for these two programs. Please join us. You will feel be er and so will NCJC.
Thank you, The Golf Commi ee
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If you don't see this in your in‐box weekly please log on to NCJC's website (newcityjc.org), scroll down about half‐way, and on the le side of the page click on "Join our Email List", and complete the required informa on. Ensure you join the “General Interest” email list. Please enot that we are not able to subscribe you; you must do this yourself. There are known issues with aol.com addresses. If you have both an aol and another email address we strongly suggest you subscribe with other than an aol address. If you have a problem please call the office at 638‐9600.
SEUDAH NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Unfortunately, some of our “seudonians” are leaving for warmer southern climates. We need help preparing and shopping. Can you share some of your me and help us out? Please call the office and leave your name and number. IT WOULD BE A MITZVAH!
Thank you ‐ The Seudah Commi ee
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What is blue and white and NOW, green all over? NCJC is!
Help us recycle by putting your paper and plastic bottles in the proper containers.
WHAT’S NEW IN YOUR LIFE?
The rabbis, the cantor, and your congrega onal family want to know about your simchas, as well as, sad events.
Has someone: had a baby ‐ become engaged or ge ng married ‐ taken ill ‐ passed away
Please call the synagogue office at 845‐638‐9600 or email at [email protected].
CEMETERY PLOTS AVAILABLE THROUGH NCJC
“It is an ancient Jewish custom to purchase a gravesite during one’s life me and to own it outright prior to burial. The Bible states explicitly that Abraham brought a grave for Sarah. Likewise, Joseph was buried in the family plot that his father Jacob had acquired in the city of Shechem”. (from the Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by Maurice Lamm)
Have you put off arranging your final res ng place because you just don’t want to deal with the details? Allow us to assist you making this an easy process with minimal hassle. New City Jewish Center currently has numerous plots avail‐ able for purchase at Gates of Zion Cemetery located at 670 Saddle River Road in Monsey. Addi onally, in comparison to other area cemeteries the cost is more reasonable and the check is made payable to NCJC.
For further details or to make an appointment to schedule a personal tour of available plots please call our cemetery chairperson Jay Shaffer at 845‐634‐5697.
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B’NAI MITZVAH Please submit all b'nai mitzvah photos digitally to allow for higher quality. Mazel Tov
Ella Yomtov, daughter of Sheryl and Brian, sister to Brandon, granddaughter to Brenda(z"l) and Larry Lorber(z"l) and Carol Yomtov and David Yomtov(z"l) will be called to the Torah on April 18th as a Bat Mitzvah.
Alex Finn Lesser will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 25, 2020. Alex is the son of Andrew and Ilyse Lesser, brother of Sara, grandson of Judith and Steven Zarkin and Muriel Lesser and Barry Lesser.
CHESED CALLERS
What does it mean to be a part of a “caring community” and how can we create this type of community within our synagogue? In responding to these ques ons, the Gemilut Chesed Commi ee is pleased to be launching a new response team called the “Chesed Callers”. Our Chesed Callers are a group of people who make phone calls with compassion and love for those members of our congrega on who could use a li le kindness.
If you, yourself, would benefit from the helping hands of our team, or know someone else who would, please be in touch with us! We thank you, in advance, for the opportunity to do such an important mitzvah!!
You can reach us at NCJC ‐ Chesed Callers ‐ 845‐638‐9600
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MEN’S CLUB
April is an amazing me of year. Spring has fully set in and while it may be rainy at mes, the weather is warm enough to enjoy being outside.
April is also the me of Passover. The me honored tradi on of the Seder is upon us and I hope like me, this is a joyous me of year where you get to spend it with your families.
Men's club wishes you all a Chag Sameach!, and we hope you can join us for the Men's Club Shabbat on April 4. Also, look out for our Omer Lo ery winners, and bring any ideas you may have and join us for our mee ng on Wednesday, April 1.
Eric
Men’s Club is proud to announce Our second annual OMER Lo ery
Count the OMER with Men’s Club
You have 49 chances to win
Each day from the second night of Passover April 9th to the day before Shavuot May 28th you can be $72 richer
Our game is based on the New York Lo ery evening drawing If your number is selected you win
For $36 you get 4 numbers. If you win, you will be no fied automa cally. Watch your mailbox.
To start playing go to h p://newcityjc.org/omer and join our game
Ques ons contact Bruce Sicherman [email protected]
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A MESSAGE FROM SISTERHOOD
Thank you to everyone who came out to par cipate and support our Women on the Bimah event, in honor of Interna onal Women's Day. And a very special thank you to Gabrielle Haber, Jenn Litvak, Sheila Gersh and Maureen Rowin for organizing such a beau ful annual event. It was truly inspiring!
In celebra on of Purim, we also hosted a very successful, and well‐a ended Hamantaschen Bake. Thank you so much to Jennifer Javer and Jacklyn Goldberg for organizing such a fun baking event for our NCJC children in such a short amount of me. We had over 45 children in a endance! Everyone especially enjoyed the interac ve demonstra on on how to make the dough from scratch. Every child was able to roll out their own dough, fill them with yummy toppings, shape them into triangles, and take them home to bake! Special thanks to Devorah Berman, Melanie Marchfeld and Dara Kroll for coming in early to set‐up and staying late to clean‐up!
Our next Sisterhood Me ng will be held on Monday, 4/20 in the Social Hall. We have Execu ve Board elec ons coming up quickly for the upcoming year. Please join us at the mee ng if you are interested in hearing more about joining our Sisterhood Board.
We would also love to hear any ideas for programs that you have an interest in running.
You can e‐mail us at: [email protected]
‐‐ Jill & Jenn
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April: Friday, 4/3 ‐ Shabbat To Go Dinner Pick‐Up Monday, 4/20 ‐ Sisterhood Mee ng ‐ 7:00 p.m.
May: Tuesday, 5/12 ‐ Bring The Heat Cooking Contest with Men's Club Friday, 5/15 ‐ Shabbat To Go Dinner Pick‐Up Monday 5/18 ‐ Sisterhood Mee ng ‐ 7:00 p.m.
June: Date TBD ‐ Rockland Boulders Game with Men's Club
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TRIBUTES AND DONATIONS YAHRZEIT AND YISKOR Leonard & Brenda Greenberg in memory of Elaine Kassan Leonard and Rina Birnbaum in memory of Marcella Singer Sharon & Paul Greenblath in memory of Judy Family Norma Andrews in memory of Dr. Irving Andrews Harold Rubin in memory of Herman Eisenberg Morris & Marilyn Siegelman in memory of Ruth Spandorf Marilyn & Robert Derector in memory of Edith Wallach Gary & Rochelle Katz in memory of Selma Rolnick Sandra & Frederic Ingerman in memory of Samuel Ende Richard & Joyce Greenwald in memory of Irene Greenwald In memory of Tillie Ende In memory of William Greenwald In memory of Gertrude Ingerman Carol & Alan Chodos in memory of Harry Honig Ira & Rita Reiss in memory of Sidney Reiss Phyllis & James Strauss in memory of Gilbert Weinberger In memory of Adele Reiss Frederick & Anne Letzter in memory of Rose Bernstein In memory of Samuel Lehrfeld Eileen Goldbla in memory of Ka e Zwirn In memory of Rachael Lehrfeld In memory of Beni Zwirn Suzanne & Lawrence S chartz in memory of Douglas Weill Beth & Gary Israel in memory of Ernes ne Lowinger Sheila & Jay Horowitz in memory of Sylvia Horowitz GENERAL DONATIONS Irma Schenkman in memory of Ceil Yurdin West Seneca Teachers Associa on in memory of Gabriel In memory of Ernest Schenkman Weingarten David Mikalov in memory of Tina Mikalov Hyman Dovelet Shashou in memory of Gabriel Weingarten Vivian & Ellis Reemer in memory of Mayer Nemes American Federa on of Teachers New Mexico Jeffrey & Eleanor Schwartz in memory of Beatrice Schwartz Interna onal Brotherhood of Teamsters in memory of Gabriel Warren & Marsha Sherman in memory of Reuben Sherman Weingarten In memory of Walter Grossman Dr. & Mrs. Ronna Weiner in memory of Gabriel Weingarten Marcel & Gail Brandstaedter in memory of Rachel Rubenfeld Illinois Federa on of Teacher in memory of Gabriel Weingarten Jeffrey & Rita Weisen in memory of Morris Weisen Beth and Gary Israel wishing Shirley Schwartz a Refuah Shelaima Alan & Marlene Hochstadt in memory of Hillel Aks Melvin & Paula Katz in memory of Joel Samson Sam & Judy Soffler in memory of David Soffler In memory of Ricky Weisman In memory of Alvin Soffler Allen & Gerri Zabusky in memory of Louise Linkoff Susan and Neil (z"l) Luria in memory of Sydelle Luria Barbara & Hank Rosen wishing Beth Bernstein a speedy recovery Robert Michaelson in memory of Samuel Theodore Michaelson Janet & David Herbstman in memory of Gabriel Weingarten Robert & Laura Linkoff in memory of Irving Linkoff Valerie Caruso in memory of Roslyn Ellenbogen Jacques Liebman Lawrence & Suzanne Strichartz in memory of Douglas Weill David & Marla Slater in memory of Mar n Slater Erwin Isman In memory of Joseph Karelitz Susan and Neil (z"l) Luria wishing a refuah shelaima to Barbara Allen & Judith Klopfer in memory of Joseph Zinger Federman In memory of Jus n Klopfer Cathy Distelburger Marlene Berger in memory of Dr. Samuel Berger Marianne Shain Kenneth & Ka na Manne in memory of Sam Gluck Marlie Zucker Jack Brand in memory of Rhoda Brand In memory of Joel Samson Janet & Melvin Borg in memory of Julia Schonholz In memory of Louise Linkoff Robert & Barbara Michaelson in memory of Natalie Michaelson Mazel Tov to Lee & Stacy Soffer and Harry and Marilyn Murray & Sandra Cohen in memory of Barry Cohen Soffer on the birth of Natan Barbara & Alan Statsky in memory of Manus Florin Mazel Tov to Rabbi Berkman & Carol Berkman & Dov & Jeffrey & Sandra Zimmerman in memory of Fannie Zimmerman Lauren on the birth of Avi Norman & Cynthia Chatzinoff in memory of Edward & Eva Harriet Alpert in memory of Louise Linkoff Shaltakoff Linda & Steven Schulner in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s Elaine & Arnie Van Deuren in memory of Si a Zorn grandson Charlo e & Jay Shaffer in memory of Edward Boozer Charlo e & Jay Shaffer in memory of Neil Luria In memory of Dorothy Boozer Ron & Paula Arfin in memory of Neil Luria In memory of Harrie e Klubenspies Elise & Greg Gang in memory of Neil Luria Miriam & Herbert Friedman in memory of Morris Einstein Jerome & Linda Walfish in memory of Neil Luria In memory of Judith Einstein Steven & Karen Haber in memory of Neil Luria Bernice Dworkin in memory of Gussie Klein Mikki & Bob Bieber in memory of Dr. George Menken Larry & Frieda Luxenberg in memory of David Luxenberg Susan & Jake Kohenak in memory of Neil Luria Barbara & Douglas Cypes in memory of Ralph Sosis Leslie Walfish in memory of Neil Luria Rosalie Bomzer in memory of Lawrence Boxer Janna & Joseph Goodman in memory of Neil Luria Sylvia Kohler in memory of Selma Hirsch In memory of Roslyn Ellenbogen Bonnie & Andrew Kaplan in memory of Cyril Kaplan In honor of the birth Rabbi Berkman’s grandson Hilton & Beverly Kaufman in memory of Be y Kaufman Barbara Garber & Florence Scheiber in memory of Neil Luria Carol & Alan Chodos in memory of Harry Honig Michael & Lillian Silberstein in memory of Neil Luria Roberta Spanier in memory of Joel Spanier Rochelle & William Greenberg in memory of Neil Luria Suzanne & Frank Harrigan in memory of Marcia Chuckrow Fred & Anne Letzter in memory of Roslyn Ellenbogen Pauline & Jeffrey Gertler in memory of Muni Osher In memory of Gabriel Weingarten Jack & Susan Bloom in memory of Rose Bloom Jus ce Resource Center in memory of Gabriel Weingarten 34
TRIBUTES AND DONATIONS RABBI BERKMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Louise Linkoff Dr. & Mrs. Robert Weiner in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman In memory of Joel Samson grandson In honor of Steve Schulman for his assistance Helena & Jerry Nejman in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s Wishing Marlie Zucker a Refuah Shelaima grandson Wishing Shirley Schwartz a Refuah Shelaima Elise & Greg Gang in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s In honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson grandson Refuah Shelaima for Steve Schulman Rochelle, Bill, & Ellen Greenberg in honor of the birth of Rabbi In memory of Dr. George Menken Berkman’s grandson In memory of Neil Luria Yanny & Iris Hecht in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s In honor of Adam Shinder being named 2020 Youth of grandson the Year Paul & Libby Becker in honor of Rabbi Berkman receiving his In honor of Solomon Fox being named 2020 Youth of the honorary doctorate from JTS Year Bernita Herbstman in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s In honor of Naomi Fox being named 2020 Youth of the grandson Year Shlomit and Mike Hirsch in honor of Rabbi Berkman receiving his In honor of Chana Berkman being named 2020 Youth of honorary doctorate from JTS the Year Marilyn & Harry Soffer in honor of Rabbi Berkman receiving his In honor of Jennifer Backelman being named 2020 Youth honorary doctorate from JTS of the Year In memory of Joel Samson In honor of Yanny Hecht being named 2020 Mensch of In memory of Mark Kovenat the Year Florence & Arthur Rosen in honor of Rabbi Berkman receiving his Wishing Mel Nelson a Happy 84th Birthday honorary doctorate from JTS Mazel Tov to Akiva & Melissa Friedman on their Janet & Melvin Borg in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s daughter Ruby Lee’s Bat Mitzvah grandson Mazel Tov to Barbara & Ron Federman on their Andy & Alyse Alper in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s granddaughter Ruby Lee’s Bat Mitzvah grandson Rhona & Mark Weiner in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman Elaine & Arnie Van Deuren in honor of the birth of Rabbi grandson Berkman’s grandson Andy & Alyse Alper in memory of Neil Luria Audrey & David Worman in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson CHESED FUND (Previously Shiva/Chesed/Bikkur Cholim Funds) Sondra & Seymour Foner in memory of Louise Linkoff Marilyn & Dennis Drayer in memory of Louise Linkoff Steven & Marla Halle in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s Fran & Mike Satran in memory of Joel Samson grandson In memory of Louise Linkoff Roberta Spanier in honor of Rabbi Berkman receiving his In memory of Neil Luria honorary Doctorate in Divinity and Judy & Phil Meshberg in memory of Alan Hecht on the birth of his grandson In memory of Neil Luria Caren & Russell Schwartz in memory of Neil Luria Cathy & Bert Distelburger in memory of Judith Senfeld In honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson In memory of Harriet Metz Linda & Phillip Thau in memory of Helen Pinsky Abraham & Lois Sassoon in memory of Neil Luria CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP Marlene Kay in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson Bob & Arline Zinaman in memory of Joel Samson Mike & Lisa Backelman in memory of Neil Luria Marilyn y& Harr Soffer in honor of the birht of Rabbi Berkman’s EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND grandson Carol & Barry Silberfarb in honor of Beth Dinowitz being honored In honor of Yanny Hecht being named Mensch of the by Israel Bonds Year ECC Staff in memory of Lauren Slome’s father In memory of Neil Luria ECC Staff in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman and Carol King Linda Masia in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson Berkman’s grandson Linda & Steve Schulner in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s Yanny & Iris Hecht in honor of Beth Dinowitz being honored by grandson Israel Bonds Rochelle & Paul Brief in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s Rachel & Neil Shinder in honor of Beth Dinowitz being honored by grandson Israel Bonds
RABBI GRABER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND EXPERIENCE ISRAEL FUND Robet & Laura Linkoff Ron & Barbara Federman in memory of Eleanor Sherbany’s mother ADULT EDUCATION FUND In honor of the birth of Marilyn & Harry Soffer’s Beth & Gary Israel in memory of Louise Linkoff grandson Natan Dov Janet Goldin in memory of Mark Kovenat ALIZA CAPLAN PLAYGROUND FUND FRIEDA & MAX BERKOWITZ MEMORIAL FUND Caren & Murray Caplan in memory of Aliza Danielle Caplan Ronnie & Linda Bing in memory of Nathan Bornstein In memory of Alan Hecht 35
TRIBUTES AND DONATIONS In memory of Louise Linkoff Susan & Lee Krochmal in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s In honor of Rabbi Berkman and Carol King Berkman on grandson the birth of their grandson In memory of Gloria Heffer Jeremy & Sari Schulman in memory of Neil Luria HOWARD BREGMAN MEMORIAL FUND Linda & Steve Schulner in memory of wishing Steve Schulman a Rachelle Bregman in memory of Joel Samson compete and speedy recovery Refuah Shelaima for Marlie Zucker In memory of Neil Luria SEUDAH FUND Felice Leifer in memory of Joel Samson JILL S. PRYOR LEARNING COLLABORATIVE FUND Debbie Rolan in honor of Ricky Weisman Rockland Business Exchange in memory of Jill S. Pryor Janet & David Herbstman in memory of Ricky Weisman Janet & Melvin Borg in memory of Neil Luria KADDISH FUND Charlo e & Jay Shaffer in memory of Ricky Weisman Paul Cohen in memory of Neil Luria THE TARSON/NADEL FUND KIDDUSH DONATION Jeff & Joan Tarson in memory of Neil Luria Bert & Cathy Distelbuger In honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman’s grandson A speedy recovery to Donna Carlson Bergstol LUNCH AND LEARN Felice Leifer in honor of Harvey Lander and Jeffrey Tarson in TREES FOR ISRAEL apprecia on and recogni on of all the work they both do behind Gordon & Sandra Bra er in memory of Gary Klammer the scenes at NCJC Beth & Gary Israel in memory of Aaron Meyer In memory of Pearl Rosen MAZEL TOV FUND Harriet Alpert in memory of Neil Luria Harriet Alpert in honor of the birth of Rabbi Berkman and Carol King Berkman’s grandson WITH OUR MEMBERS Freida and Max Strauss announce the birth of their grandson MINYAN FUND Oliver Isaac Sager born to their children Tara and Ian Sager on Jack Leifer in memory of Ricky Weisman November 23, 2019 Howard & Sharon Silverbrand in memory of Neil Luria Jeffrey Lance in memory of Neil Luria Rabbi Berkman and Carol King Berkman announce the birth of Audrey & David Worman in memory of Neil Luria their grandson Avi Matan Berkman on January 31, 2020 Gail Goldner in memory of Neil Luria Marla & Steven Halle in memory of Sally Halle OUR CONGREGATION EXTENDS ITS DEEPEST SYMPATHIES: TO In memory of Gloria Jacobs It is with sadness we announce the passing of Louise Linkoff, wife In memory of Neil Luria of Irving z'l, mother of Robert (Laura), Rhonda (Rafi) Tryster, Beth & Gary Israel in memory of Neil Luria grandmother of Dora (Mark), Alex, Shmuel (Shuli), Chavatzelet Sue & Doug Negrin in memory of Jean Innerfield (Aviv), Benjamim, Shlomi, great grandmother of Yitzhak, Eitan Caryl & Ira Cohen in memory of Neil Luria and Avigail.
NEJMAN/GINSBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND It is with sadness we announce the passing of Alan Hecht, Helena & Jerry Nejman in memory of Roslyn Ellenbogen husband of Sheri Hecht, father of Michele (Andy) Targovnik, In memory of Nathan Bornstein Robert (Elisa) Hecht, Gayle (Bruce) Lander, grandfather of Refuah Shelaima Shirley Shwartz Amanda, Casey, Jenna, Brian, Jessica, Carly, and Rachel Refuah Shelaima Marlie Zucker It is with sadness we announce the passing of long me former PRAYER BOOK FUND member Nathan Bornstein, husband of Ethel, father of Robert Alyse & Andy Alper in memory of Louise Linkoff Bornstein and Holly (Marc) Lichtenfeld, grandfather of Alexis Kriedman in memory of Eugene Kriedman Julian, Kira, Eliza and Danny, proud great grandfather of 3 Judy & Phil Meshberg in memory of Diana & Sol Meshberg In memory of Sonia & Herman Lamster It is with sadness we announce the passing of Dr. George In memory of Noel Lamster Menken, husband of Audree z"l, father of Dr. Faith Menken, Arlene & Harvey Lander in memory of Alan Hecht Irwin (Kim Guest), brother of Naomi (Fred) Weiss, Roberta Laura &a Mark Br ff in memory of Neil Luria Berken, grandfather of Palmer
RHODA BLOOM KOSHER FOOD PANTRY It is with sadness we announce the passing of Neil Luria, husband Carol & Steve Schulman in memory of Louise Linkoff of Susan, son‐in‐law of David Luria, father of Bradley (Andrea), In memory of Joel Samson Sherri Zysman (Harris) Goldner, grandfather of Seryn, Hanya Wishing Greg Gang a Refuah Shelaima and Perry In memory of Neil Luria Shlomit & Mike Hirsch in memory of Mark Kovenat In memory of Joel Samson 36