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TAMMUZ/AV/ELUL 5777 NEWSLETTER/VOLUME 29:6 JULY/AUGUST 2017 Summer Learning with Bolton Where the Meets the Zohar Three Wednesdays: July 12 and 26, and August 2, 7:00 pm In the Belly of a Big Fish One Wednesday: August 16, 7:00 pm t is always fascinating to discover how action in the world below, "sides" of relationships, to the nations of the world; one Jewish masterwork makes great use could be united or activated to create more Jonah's prayer life and the possibilities of of other Jewish texts. With the Zohar, radiant, divine effluence of divine energy prayer; linguistic connections between Jonah the great medieval compendium of in the world below. Kabbalistic passages and other important stories in the Tanakh mystical commentary and exploration, it dealing with the and names of God, (Jewish ). Beyond that, fascinating Iis evident that the authors knew, respected, and other spiritual matters, seemed to build midrashim and loved, and integrated the Talmud into their off understandings mentioned only in a other commentaries work. Time and cursory way in Talmudic literature, if at all. help fill in the details again references Nonetheless, the desire to create bridges of the story beyond to Talmudic between Talmudic and Zoharic literature those we have in the passages and was a core motivation of the authors of the biblical book. We will principles enliven Zohar. Come explore passages that introduce also look at some the pages of the Kabbalistic and Zoharic concepts, and that art that relates Zohar, in order to link us back to the age of the and the to the Jonah tale. create bridges to great work of the Rabbinic Age, the Talmud. Come to this lecture the ancient world on one of the most of the Rabbis. he Book of Jonah is chanted on treasured books Medieval afternoon as the of the Tanakh; who adopted haftarah at minhah. The basic story we never study it enough on Yom Kippur Kabbalistic ideas may be well known—a reluctant afternoon when we hear it chanted! could feel more prophet, a storm at sea, three authentically part of the tradition with which Tdays in a whale—but important details they wanted an unbroken chain. about Jonah's refusal to be a prophet, the All are welcome to join the summer Talmud The Zohar itself introduced the world to a sea voyage and his companions, reactions, Class. Knowledge of Hebrew, , or new language for exploring God and , and his time in the belly of a big fish (not a Talmud is not required. As each class is the meaning of Jewish practices and what whale!) help us learn the lessons that stand independent of the others, you may attend and where the God of Israel is and could at the center of this great work. any or all of the classes. For additional be located. The Divine realm was poetically Among the themes we will explore information, contact Rabbi Bolton divided into aspects, or , and through are: Jonah's relationship, and thus Jews' ([email protected]).

Write for Orot Tish’ah B’Av Hesed Committee Meeting OZ’s High Holy Day Journal Services and Shiur Thursday, July 13, 8:30 am See page 5 Monday, July 31 and See Page 3 Tuesday, August 1 Next Memorial Plaque Order See Page 3 Poetry Club Due July 24 Hebrew School Registration Thursday, July 27, 6:30 pm See Page 12 See Page 9 See Page 11 1 CONGREGATION OR ZARUA JULY/AUGUST 2017 President’s Message by Sara Stone iven the In the changing world of today’s Jewish chaotic community, what role do we want to play? A CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE daily world Let us look at the past, present, and FOUNDED 1989 in which we future concerns of our community with 127 East 82nd Street live, we are an openness to new ideas and alternative indeed lucky that approaches; look for the opportunities that New York, NY 10028 G Or Zarua offers a lie before us; and find anew our role in the phone: 212-452-2310 fax: 212-452-2103 place of sanctuary, ever changing Jewish landscape in which www.orzarua.org safety, and sanity we live. Let us all together look at as well as the assurance of tradition. Or Zarua with a fresh set of eyes and begin SCOTT N. BOLTON, Rabbi And yet, over the past several years, Or envisioning our vibrant future and building DR. HARLAN J. WECHSLER, Rabbi Emeritus Zarua, too, has undergone significant toward it. SARA STONE, President changes. The first was the retirement of I am indeed fortunate to have some WILLIAM ZAIENTZ, Treasurer our founding rabbi, Rabbi Harlan Wechsler, amazing leaders to help in this process. PAMELA E. GOLD, Secretary and the introduction of Rabbi Scott These leaders include Rabbi Bolton, who HELENE SANTO, Executive Director Bolton to our congregation. Next was the will ensure that we do not betray our sacred SIGAL HIRSCH, Director of Youth Education reimagining and reenergizing of our youth mission; Art Rosenbloom, Vice President and Programming programming as Or L’Atid (“Light for the of Strategic Development, who will frame CHARLES SPIELHOLZ, Newsletter Editor Future”) under the able direction of Sigal our thoughts into a coherent whole and Hirsch, our Director of Youth Education and an organized plan for us to follow; and OZ Committee Chairs Programming. Jay Palmer, Chair of the newly renamed So now is the time to sit back, take a Nominating and Leadership Committee, ADMINISTRATION Gerry Solomon deep breath, enjoy a moment of calm, and who will “build our bench” (as they say in AESTHETICS Aaron Shelden absorb these changes. Or so I thought baseball), helping us to identify and mentor when I agreed to become President of our leaders of tomorrow. ART GALLERY Bobbi Coller Or Zarua. What an easy job, just business As always, it is an exciting time to be at BOOK DISCUSSION Reed Schneider as usual, no new mountains to climb. Or Zarua. I look forward to working with all Nora Yood But as I thought more about the of you as we imagine the next years of our BUILDING Diane Okrent Or Zarua that I know, I realized that congregation and take our first steps down CEMETERY Aliza Kaplan now was not the moment to rest on our that path. Please join me on this journey. Mort Schwartz laurels, but rather the time to imagine what our future as a congregation could DEVELOPMENT Alan Ilberman and should look like as we move forward. HESED Susan Lorin HEVRA KADISHA Roberta Hufnagel Celebrate Israel Parade: Snapshots of OZ Gerry Solomon ISRAEL Aliza Kaplan LIBRARY Barry Feldman MARKETING Dana Gross Dara Shapiro MEMBERSHIP Melissa Kashan Lader Sheldon Adler NOMINATING Jay Palmer AND LEADERSHIP ORAL HISTORY Mimi Alperin PROGRAMMING Marc D. Ashley PUBLIC RELATIONS Aaron Shelden READERS Marc D. Ashley AND LEADERS Jay Palmer STRATEGIC Arthur H. Rosenbloom DEVELOPMENT WEBMASTER Jay Palmer YOUTH EDUCATION Eric Schmutter

If you are interested in serving on a synagogue committee, please contact the office for the committee chair’s email address. 2 WWW.ORZARUA.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2017

Movie Night on OZ’s Rooftop Tish’ah B’Av Services and Shiur “The Women’s Balcony” Erev Tish’ah B’Av Tish’ah B’Av Day Monday, August 14, 8:00 pm* Monday, July 31 Tuesday, August 1 “The Women's Balcony” is an Israeli-made film that became a hit and 8:12 pm Fast Begins 7:00 am Shaharit is a critics’ pick by both the 8:15 pm Ma’ariv 7:30 pm Minhah NY and LA Times. Reading of Eikha Shiur with Rabbi Bolton *Details, including RSVP information, Ma’ariv will appear in OZ eblasts 8:43 pm Fast Ends Building Jewish Libraries for Or Zarua’s Teens T’fillin in the Afternoon: Wrapping Up Tish’ah B’Av Providing Critical Reading A Shiur with Rabbi Bolton ive books stronger. That is how we can Tuesday, August 1, between Minhah & Ma’ariv describe Or Zarua Teens’ bookshelves, The custom on the 9th of Av is to fast all day and don and t’fillin at the Fafter OZ sent each teen important minhah service. How does this custom reflect the spirit of the day on which Jewish books over the last four years. we commemorate the destruction of the Temples and other disasters that With separate, generous donations from have befallen the Jewish people? Ellen and Dr. Alain Roizen (four years) in memory of loved ones and one from Diana and Brad Stoler in honor of their newborn daughter, we have been able to build the Hesed Programs Jewish content of the libraries of our teens. involved through Or Zarua and help those in need The books we have sent so far have the capacity to bolster our young members’ Have you ever thought about joining OZ’s Hesed Committee? understandings of , their Are you interested in what we do or in learning more? Do you have ideas to help others? connections to Jewish tradition, and help Would you like to launch those ideas with like-minded members of Or Zarua? them to develop stronger ties to Am Yisrael Want to help others or get your family involved in OZ Hesed projects? and Israel. Titles include:

Come check out the OZ Hesed Committee! Radical Then, Radical Now by Our next meeting is Thursday, July 13 at 8:30 am in the OZ library. Rabbi Jonathan Saks Contact Susan Lorin, OZ Hesed Committee Chair, Lawrence In Arabia by Scott Anderson at [email protected] to RSVP or with any questions. The Fourth Commandment by Francine Klagsbrun Be Part of the Solution toys, dolls, games, and related items can Not In God’s Name by Rabbi Jonathan Saks Feed the hungry in our community by be put to good use by the many transitional The Case for Israel by Alan Dershowitz donating to or volunteering with New York homeless residents in the South Bronx, Common Pantry. OZ volunteers are needed including single, jobless mothers and their Or Zarua’s innovative program of sending the first Wednesday of each month, children, as well as unemployed men. OZ books of serious Jewish import to teens helps 9:00 am to noon, in NYCP’s distribution partners with South Bronx Salvation and meet the challenge of inviting more points of center, 8 East 109th Street. Contact Lesley Deliverance Church, whose members are connection for our high school and college Palmer ([email protected]) to housekeepers caring for their own local youth. Who knows when the right read will sign up for July 5, August 2, or September 6. needy. Contact Richard Stadin at deepen or spark new attachments to all that Collection bins are in the Social Hall for food (212) 879-0448 or [email protected] to we hold dear. To sponsor a book speak to donations of healthy (low-sodium, whole arrange for donations. Rabbi Bolton ([email protected]). And wheat, low-fat or nonfat) packaged you also may enjoy reading those already on grocery items. Monday Night Pasta and Salad at NCS the list! OZ congregants serve hot food and good Home Visit Volunteers cheer at the Neighborhood Coalition for Volunteer to visit and bring cheer to ill or Shelter’s East 81st Street Residence Membership Renewnal home-bound OZ Congregants. Contact from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm on the last two Deborah Wenger: [email protected] Mondays of each month. Contact Jeffrey Letters regarding renewal of membership at or 212-452-2310, ext. 12, if you Haberman, [email protected], Or Zarua are being mailed. are interested. for information. Please contact the synagogue office at South Bronx Salvation For information about Hesed programs, please 212- 452-2310 with any questions and Deliverance Church contact Susan J. Lorin, Hesed Committee Chair, regarding membership at Pre-owned adult and children’s clothing, at [email protected] or 212-717-4647. Congregation Or Zarua. 3 CONGREGATION OR ZARUA JULY/AUGUST 2017 New Or Zarua Board Members Welcome-Back Kiddush Saturday, September 9 Three Congregants Join the Class of 2020 after services David Berkowitz Weschler for her conversion to . Congregation Or Zarua avid is honored She and Fred have two children, Matthew welcomes everyone to join the board and Sarah. Matthew is a rising sophomore back with a post summer kiddush of Or Zarua. He in high school, and Sarah attends Hebrew beginning immediately after services. D School at OZ and is busy preparing to Guests and newcomers grew up outside of Boston and graduated become a Bat in 2018. are welcome to attend. from MIT with degrees Vivian serves as member of the board in Chemical Engineering of trustees at Parents In Action, a non-profit and from Harvard organization in NYC, and she is looking High Holy Days 5778 Business School with forward to joining the board at OZ. an MBA. He moved to New York City in 1992, Selihot where he met his wife, Nancy. They have Jeremy Seltzer Saturday, September 16 two children, Sarah (20) and Jonathan (15). eremy grew up as Dessert Reception, Study, Sarah is studying Social Work at Syracuse an active member and Services, 8:00 pm (OZ) University and Jonathan is a rising junior of Congregation at the Heschel High School. Nancy and J Adath outside David previously belonged to Congregation of Philadelphia, and Erev Rosh Hashanah Habonim and B’nai Jeshurun on the Upper became a New Yorker Wednesday, September 20 West Side. It was Jonathan’s Bar Mitzvah during his time at Evening Service, 6:15 pm (OZ) in Israel during the summer of 2014 and Columbia University, the spiritual journey he was inspired to from which he graduated with a degree First Day Rosh Hashanah make that led David and his family to OZ. in Chemical Engineering in 2009. Jeremy They were looking for a serious, traditional continued his professional education in Thursday, September 21 and intimate t’filah experience. Thanks to Israel at the Weizmann Institute of Science Morning Service, 8:30 am (Wallace Hall) Rabbi Bolton and the entire community, they and subsequently at Ben Gurion University. , 6:00 pm (Central Park)) immediately felt welcomed and comfortable At the end of 2009, just three weeks Evening Service, 7:00 pm (OZ) at OZ. after moving to Israel, Jeremy sent the most David is an alumnus of the Wexner important email of his life to the Second Day Rosh Hashanah Heritage Program and has served for Adat Shalom–Emanuel Masorti Synagogue. the past 20 years as a board member Jeremy wanted to let the shul know that he Friday, September 22 of the Marks Jewish Community House was new to Rehovot, and would be joining Morning Service, 8:30 am (Wallace Hall) of Bensonhurst. He works in investment as a congregant for services. He Evening Service, 6:15 pm (OZ) management as Co-Chief Investment Officer received an email reply from Linda Avitan, a and Portfolio Manager at RiverPark Funds. long time leader of the synagogue, inviting Nancy is a docent at the Metropolitan him for Shabbat lunch. It was at that Museum of Art. They live on the Upper Friday, September 29 Shabbat lunch that Jeremy met his wife, Minhah, 1:30 pm (OZ) West Side. Linda’s (incredible!) daughter, Liora Avitan Evening Service, 6:15 pm (Wallace Hall) Seltzer. Jeremy is a big believer in Einstein’s Vivian Sun Kenvin famous quote: “Coincidence is simply God’s ivian was born in Hong Kong and spent way of remaining anonymous.” Yom Kippur her elementary school years in Taiping, After Jeremy and Liora’s wedding in Saturday, September 30 Malaysia. In 1983, she and her family December 2011, they moved to NYC and Morning Service, 9:00 am (Wallace Hall) V joined Or Zarua, working to organize the OZ emigrated from Hong Kong to New York, settling in West Hempstead. Young Professionals program. Jeremy and For information about the After her sophomore year at New York Liora had the pleasure of welcoming their University, Vivian embarked on her first trip first child, Leo Tuvya Seltzer, to the Or Zarua Family Learning Experience, to Israel for a summer internship with Dan community in 2016. please see page 8 Hotels; she went on to earn her BS from Today, Liora is a fourth-grade Jewish NYU. Vivian has worked in hospitality for studies and Hebrew teacher at The Heschel Additional High Holy Day Hyatt Hotels and Ian Schrager Hotels, taught School on the Upper West Side, and Jeremy and ticket information as an adjunct faculty member at New York serves as the Vice President of Worldwide will arrive by mail and email, University and worked as a consultant at Sales at Movable Ink. Jeremy is honored and will be published in the American Express. to join the Or Zarua Board and continue to September–October issue Vivian is married to Fred, and they joined make Or Zarua a home for young couples of the OZ Newsletter. OZ in 1995. Vivian studied with Rabbi and young families alike. OZ’s Young Professionals are a group in their 20s and 30s committed to building a Erev Sukkot is on welcoming and vibrant Jewish community within Or Zarua. For more details follow their Wednesday evening, October 4, 2017 Facebook page (Or Zarua Young Professionals). Contact OZ’s Young Professionals with any at Or Zarua. questions, suggestions or just to say hi via email: [email protected]. 4 WWW.ORZARUA.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2017 Write for Orot 5778 Jews and Genes rot is Or Zarua’s [email protected], or Rabbi Bolton, at High Holy Day [email protected]. Ojournal of reflections, We also welcome articles that relate to scholarship, and stories our central Or Zarua values of “Learn, Pray, written by Congregants. If Participate, Connect.” you would like to contribute With the 5778 edition of Orot, we hope a personal recollection, to increase the number and variety of essay, or poem that contributors. OZ’s Young Professionals and Cover of pertains to the High Holy new members are encouraged to contribute, Orot 5777 Day liturgy, themes, or as are those who have not taken the experiences, please contact our Orot editor, opportunity to contribute to Congregant Joanne Feierman at previous editions. Or Zarua Book Discussions Sunday, September 10, 7:30 pm r Zarua's Book on Nahalal, Israel’s first moshav (agricultural Discussions cooperative). His novels have been Owill resume translated into more than 25 languages. Sunday, September OZ Book Discussions meet in the OZ 10, 7:30 pm, with library on select Sunday evenings at Two She-Bears, by 7:30 pm. Specific dates for the discussion of Israeli author Meir future titles will be annouced in upcoming Shalev. This novel is a issues of the OZ Newsletter, in eblasts, story of a murder that and on the OZ website. Attendance is open occurred in the early to members, guests, and newcomers. For days of British rule over additional information, contact Palestine, as recalled by a school teacher Deborah Wenger in the OZ office, 70 years later. The author was born in 1948 212-452-2310, ext. 12. Bir’nana

In June, Dr. Barry Coller and Rabbi Elliot Dorff discussed the ethics of gene editing as applied to human biology. After Dr. Coller and Rabbi Dorff made their presentations, a question session was moderated by Rabbi Scott Bolton. If you missed Jews and Genes, a recording of the presentation is available on the OZ Website; use this quick link to access the recording: https://tinyurl.com/OZJewsandGenes2017

Rabbi Bolton’s Source Bir’nana, which means “in joyful song” in Hebrew, is Or Zarua’s a cappella group. Its Sheets are on Sefaria repertoire includes Israeli, Ashkenazic, and Sephardic liturgical pieces from the 18th through 20th centuries, and modern Israeli and American songs. Co-conducted by Rabbi Amy Bolton Sefaria is a web-based program of Jewish and Judith Buchman-Ziv, Bir’nana enhances OZ’s musical experience and holiday celebrations. texts that allows users to prepare source During the past year, the group performed on Sukkot, Hanukkah, , and Yom HaShoah. sheets. Rabbi Bolton has used the platform Bir’nana is looking for additional singers; if you would like to join, contact Aliza Kaplan to prepare lecture handouts and class ([email protected]). Rehearsal dates are listed on the OZ calendar. Members of Bir’nana supplements. Go to: are pictured above. Back row (from left): Vera Silver, Susan March, Aliza Kaplan, Rabbi Amy https://www.sefaria.org/ Bolton, Aaron Shelden, Alan Yaillen, Peter Wolf Smith. Front row (from left): Judith Buchman-Ziv, search for “Scott Bolton,” click “Sheets,” Dore Hollander, and Marcia Kalin. Members not pictured: Barbara Bluestone, Mark Hoffman, and you will find Rabbi Bolton's and Terry Krulwich. collection of materials.

5 127 East 82nd Street New York, NY 10028•212-452-2310 July 2017•Tammuz/Av 5777 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 •7 Tammuz 9:00a Shaharit Hukkat 9:18p Shabbat Ends

2•8 Tammuz 3•9 Tammuz 4•10 Tammuz 5•11 Tammuz 6•12 Tammuz 7•13 Tammuz 8•14 Tammuz 8:45a Shaharit 8:45a Shaharit Independence Day 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit No Bir’nana Rehearsal Office Closed 8:45a Shaharit 9:00a NY Common Pantry 6:45p Minhah/Kabbalat Office Closed Shabbat 9:17p Shabbat Ends 8:12p Candlelighting

9•15 Tammuz 10•16 Tammuz 11•17 Tammuz 12•18 Tammuz 13•19 Tammuz 14•20 Tammuz 15•21 Tammuz 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Fast 17th Tammuz 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00 am Shaharit 7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 6:00p Or L’Atid Annual 7:15a Shaharit 7:00p Summer Learning 8:30 am Hesed Committee 6:45p Minhah/Kabbalat Pinhas Parents Night Out with Rabbi Bolton Meeting Shabbat 9:13p Shabbat Ends 8:08p Candlelighting

16•22 Tammuz 17•23 Tammuz 18•24 Tammuz 19•25 Tammuz 20•26 Tammuz 21•27 Tammuz 22•28 Tammuz 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00 am Shaharit 7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 6:45p Minhah/Kabbalat Mattot/ Shabbat 9:09p Shabbat Ends 8:04p Candlelighting

23•29 Tammuz 24•1 Av 25•2 Av 26•3 Av 27•4 Av 28•5 Av 29•6 Av 8:45a Shaharit Rosh Hodesh 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Shabbat Hazon No Bir’nana Rehearsal 7:00a Shaharit 7:00p Summer Learning 6:30p OZ Poetry Group 6:45p Minhah/Kabbalat 9:00 am Shaharit with Rabbi Bolton Shabbat 9:02p Shabbat End 30•7 Av 31•8 Av 7:57p Candlelighting 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal Erev Tish’ah B’Av 8:12p Fast Begins 8:15p Ma’ariv/Eikha Congregation Or Zarua Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Jewish and federal holidays 127 East 82nd Street New York, NY 10028•212-452-2310 August 2017•Av/Elul 5777 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1•9 Av 2•10 Av 3•11 Av 4•12 Av 5•13 Av Tish’ah B’Av 7:15a Shaharit 7: 15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Shabbat Nahamu 7:00a Shaharit 9:00a NY Common Pantry 6:30p Minhah/Kabbalat 9:00 am Shaharit 7:30p Minhah, Shiur 7:00p Summer Learning Shabbat Vaethanan Ma’ariv with Rabbi Bolton 7:50p Candlelighting 8:55p Shabbat Ends 8:43p Fast Ends

6•14 Av 7•15 Av 8•16 Av 9•17 Av 10•18 Av 11•19 Av 12•20 Av 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7: 15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit 7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 6:30p Minhah/Kabbalat Ekev Shabbat 8:46p Shabbat Ends 7:41p Candlelighting

13•21 Av 14•22 Av 15•23 Av 16•24 Av 17•25 Av 18•26 Av 19•27 Av 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit 7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 8:00p Movie on the Roof 7:00p Summer Learning 6:30p Minhah/Kabbalat Re'eh “The Women's Balcony” with Rabbi Bolton Shabbat 8:36p Shabbat Ends 7:31p Candlelighting

20•28 Av 21•29 Av 22•30 Av 23•1 Elul 24•2 Elul 25•3 Elul 26•4 Elul 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Rosh Hodesh Rosh Hodesh 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit No Bir’nana Rehearsal 7:00a Shaharit 7:00a Shaharit 6:30p Minhah/Kabbalat Shoftim 8:26p Shabbat Ends Shabbat 7:21p Candlelighting

27•5 Elul 28• 6 Elul 29•7 Elul 30•8 Elul 31•9 Elul 1 Sept •10 Elul 2 Sept•11 Elul 8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit No Bir’nana Rehearsal 6:15p Minhah/Kabbalat Ki Tetze Shabbat 8:15p Shabbat Ends 7:10p Candlelighting

Congregation Or Zarua Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Jewish and federal holidays CONGREGATION OR ZARUA JULY/AUGUST 2017

Annual Or L’Atid Parents’ Night Out Cocktails and Canapés on the OZ Roof Monday, July 10, 6:00 pm Join us for our annual Parents’ Night Out on OZ’s roof! Enjoy an evening of fun and socializing with other parents in the Or Zarua community with Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and games. Be sure to arrive by 6:15pm for our special program featuring a High Holy Day demonstration by Smokey Joe on how to make Family Learning Experience a specialty hors d’oeuvre and a summer cocktail! For families with Invite friends to join us. All are welcome! infants through 6th graders Bring your kids along for pizza, ice cream and a movie! Parents, grandparents and children RSVP to Sigal Hirsch at [email protected] by Friday, July 7. learn together with Rabbi Amy Bolton at the Family Learning Experience, a one-of-a-kind, inter-generational opportunity to learn and pray together at our holiest time of the year. September 22, September 30 10:45am–12:45pm Details on Or L’Atid High Holy Day programming for youth of all ages coming soon! Last year the Annual Or L’Atid Parents’ Night Out featured wine and cheese with wonderful views of the neighborhood on Or Zarua’s rooftop. Or L’Atid Gallery Opening n Sunday, May 7, Hebrew School Attendees had the joy of hearing from to view the Or L’Atid Hebrew School gallery students and families, Or L’Atid several of our student artists, who shared show, it will be on view through November. Ofamilies, and members of the Or Zarua their experiences in Hebrew School, and Show your support for our students and community came together for our Or L’Atid about the added value of artistic expression their ongoing learning by making a donation Gallery Show opening. The exhibit showcases in their explorations of Judaism and Jewish to the Or L’Atid fund in honor of this our Hebrew school students’ learning and identity. special event. achievements throughout this school year. For those who have not had a chance

Photos from the Spring Gallery Opening beginning clockwise from bottom left: (1) Sigal Hirsch and Rabbi Bolton with students from OZ’s Hebrew School who presented their at the gallery opening (2) Members of the OZ Community viewed the art of our Or L’Atid Hebrew School students. (3) Students spoke about their experiences at Hebrew School and shared how creating art enhanced their Jewish learning. (4) Bobbi Coller, chair of OZ's Gallery Committee, Caroline Golden Ilberman, congregant and artist, and Sigal Hirsch, Director of Youth Education and Programming, celebrating the Spring Gallery Show. 8 WWW.ORZARUA.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2017

Hebrew School Registration Open for the 2017–2018 School Year Sign up now!

Course Offerings for the 2017-2018 School Year:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL Hebrew School 2.0 SCHOOL Choose one or both classes

Kindergarten 3rd Grade B‘nei Mitzvah Rock-Ivrit Sushi & Study to 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Scholars (Hebrew) with Rabbi Bolton

MONDAY and MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY (once per month) 4:00-6:00pm 6:00-8:00pm 5:30-6:30pm 4:00-6:00pm 6:30-8:00pm

Contact Sigal Hirsch ([email protected] or 212-452-2310, ext 15) or visit www.orzarua-orlatid.org for more information about Or Zarua’s Hebrew School.

Hebrew School students celebrated their year of learning at our Hebrew School Siyyum. Our younger students sang songs, danced, and made Hebrew letters with their bodies, while our older students gave presentations describing their favorite moments from the year. Rabbi Bolton added depth and meaning as we ended the year together.

9 WWW.ORZARUA.ORG JULY/AUGUST 2017 Poetry Club “The Good Life: Striving for Meaning” Thursday, July 27, 6:30 pm n Thursday, July 27, Rabbi Scott The selections that we’ll be reading and Bolton and Nir Yarden will host discussing at this meeting are: the second meeting of the Miriam Waddington: “Advice to the Young” OZ Poetry Group dedicated to Yeshoshua November: God’s Optimism reading and discussing works William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Act 3, of poetry that have a common theme on Scene 1 (“To be, or not to be…”) O Ecclesiastes important aspects of our lives. : Chapter 3, Verses 9 - 17 The theme for this upcoming meeting will (“What do the workers gain from be “The Good Life: Striving for Meaning.” their toil?”) What do the great poets teach us about Walt Whitman: O Me! O Life! how to live meaningful life? How should we Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Psalm react to setbacks and emotions such as of Life irresolution and confusion? Why is action Avner Trainin: Sunbeams so important? Maya Angelou: Still I Rise Join us for a stimulating evening of John Keats: When I have Fears that I May readings and discussion. Or just come to Cease to Be listen and be inspired. All poems to be read Charles Baudelaire: Get Drunk will be distributed at the meeting so there is The OZ Poetry Club is open to all. For no need to bring anything. additional information, call the synagogue office at 212-452-2310, ext 12. Upcoming this Fall Talmud & Classes with Rabbi Bolton The Gates Are Unlocked: The Yom Kippur Siddur Class. We will continue investigating Experience In The Talmud. The last chapter the history and meaning of the siddur and of Masekhet Yoma (Tractate Yom Kippur) experience. We're up to the begins with the about how we part in the siddur when the Torah is on observe Yom Kippur. The chapter includes the table. How ancient are the blessings philosophical reflections on repentance and we say? Blessings done over the reading deals with practical matters such as what come from a different age than prayers for happens if a person is unable to fast. the sick or for remembering loved ones. Join the class on Wednesday evenings We will look at the prayers we insert on the (7:30-9:00 pm) this fall. Participants should Sabbath after the , as well. purchase Artscroll Yoma Vol. 2 or a The class will meet Thursday mornings Sponsor Kiddush or Yoma which contains the last chapter. (8:40-9:40 am) beginning this fall. Both classes start after the Tishrei holidays. Minyan Breakfast See the fall calendars in the next issue of the Newsletter for specific meetings days. Consider sponsoring a Shabbat kiddush or minyan breakfast. Sponsoring a Help Keep Our Daily Minyan Strong kiddush can be a meaningful way to Please donate ONE hour ONE morning a month to attend our morning minyan. remember your loved ones or celebrate Your hour’s time one morning a month a birthday or anniversary with fellow will allow members who have lost loved congregants while enhancing the ones to say . You’ll be doing a community’s Shabbat experience. mitzvah and helping them to do one, as Contact Deborah Wenger well. If you choose a Monday or Thursday, (212-452-2310, ext 12) for details. having a minyan will allow us to read Torah, The Or Zarua Social Hall something that isn’t allowed without a is available to rent minyan. And so that you leave the shul for appropriate functions. filled both spiritually and nutritiously there‘s Contact Helene Santo, always a breakfast with cake, coffee and 212-452-2310, ext 14, for information. tea, orange juice, bagels, yogurt and cottage cheese. Contact Sheldon Adler (sadler@ OZ is on Facebook skadden.com) and tell him the day that’s Find us at best for you. Services at OZ start at 7:15 am on weekday mornings and 8:45 am on www.facebook.com/OrZarua/ Sundays. 11 CONGREGATION OR ZARUA 127 East 82nd Street New York, NY 10028-0807

Or Zarua’s Memorial Wall

An order for plaques for the Memorial Wall in the OZ sanctuary will be placed on Monday, July 24.

Order forms are available online at http://tinyurl.com/OZMemorialPlaque or from the OZ office by calling Deborah Wenger at 212-452-2310, ext 12.

Our goal is to install plaques ordered by July 24 in time for Shabbat Shuvah (September 23).

For questions about plaques for the Memorial Wall, please contact Helene Santo at [email protected] or 212-452-2310, ext 14.

CONGREGATION OR ZARUA JULY/AUGUST 2017

Or Zarua at the 2017 Celebrate Israel Parade. This year we were third in line. If you missed us at the parade, watch a recording of OZ at the Parade on line at the Celebrate Israel Parade Website courstey of WWOR 9 using this link: http://celebrateisraelny.org/parade-video/. (Yes! OZ was on TV! Watch the first three minutes!) More photos of OZ at the Celebrate Israel Parade are on page 2. 12