TEMPLE BETH TORAH
C H A N U K A H 2 0 2 0 LET’S LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH MUSIC AND MENORAHS 1 End of Year Giving...We thank you for your generous support of Temple Beth Torah through your membership and for helping to make us the strong community that we are. For those of you who have already given to our Kol Nidre Appeal and Commitment to Giving, our deepest thanks. As the calendar year ends, and you are deciding on your charitable contributions in preparation for this year’s taxes, please remember our Temple. For those of you who have yet to contribute... NOW IS THE TIME TO GIVE BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2020. You can pay off your Commitment to Giving pledge, make a donation to your favorite fund or increase your Kol Nidre pledge. Remember, your contribution need not only come in the form of a direct donation -a gift to Temple of stocks, bonds, real estate or IRA distributions will also be accepted.
Heading For Warmer Weather For The Winter?
We don’t want to lose touch with those members heading for sunnier climates during the winter. Please contact the office with your winter address and phone number, as well as effective dates. Please remember to join us on Zoom for Shabbat and other wonderful events. Check out the website for links.
Did you know … there are many COMMITTEE’s at TBT that are looking for you! We are still active, using Zoom to have meetings. Get Involved at TBT, sign on to a meeting, see how your ideas can contribute! See the calendar on the website for dates and times.
TLC COMMITTEE WEBSITE COMMITTEE
ADEPT COMMITTEE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE TBT NETWORKING GROUP
RITUAL COMMITTEE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
BUDGET & FINANCE SISTERHOOD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES BROTHERHOOD
NURSERY SCHOOL COMMITTEE EDUCATIONAL TASK FORCES
2 ARC ANGEL– Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz
was recently doing an exercise in which I articulated my philosophy for Temple Beth Torah. I TBT is a place where meaningful experiences lead to connections with G!d, other people, Judaism and Israel through Talmud Torah (Study), Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), Chesed (Act of Caring) and Chavurah (Community).
And then I wanted to distill it into one word. The most important part of TBT to me is the CONNECTIONS we make. Sometimes they are connections with the Rabbi or Cantor, sometimes with a teacher or staff member or a board member. More often than not, it is the connections between TBT families. Maybe, its the friends you made in Nursery School or the like-minded person you met while serving on a committee or in a class. It could be a connection from a zoom service at which we celebrated an anniversary or other special moment.
Here are 8 ways for YOU to Connect:
Chanukah – Join us each night for Candle Lighting and Activity Classes – Learn with others in the community in small groups Calls and texts – Check in with one another Committee Meetings – This is a great way to get involved and have your voice heard Community – Join our new Village Movement Project - more info to follow -Help us to help those in need in the community (Gerald Ryan Outreach, LICH, Mercy Soup Kitchen, United Hatzalah). Contributions - give to Kol Nidre, Tzedakah projects & other Campaigns Chesed (Caring) - Join TLC@TBT to make sure all our members are ok during our shelter in place especially as winter approaches. Chavurah - create a TBT group that you can do something you are interested with (walk dogs, play softball, knit, cook for the soup kitchen or TBT families, etc.)
Be part of our TBT Connection. Think about-What is your favorite way to connect with TBT? Are you doing it? Can you invite someone else to join you? What are you doing to help others connect and to stay connected?
Chag Orim Samaeach - May this Chanukah fill you with light!
L’shalom,
Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz
3 A Liberal Reform Congregation A Member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) FRIDAY SHABBAT SERVICES
Susie Heneson Moskowitz - Senior Rabbi .….Ext. 314 [email protected] 6:30 pm Rachel Wiesenberg - Associate Rabbi ....…….Ext. 328 zoom –see website for link [email protected] Sarene Appelbaum - Cantor ……………………..Ext. 319 SATURDAY SHABBAT TORAH STUDY [email protected] Dr. Marc A. Gellman - Rabbi Emeritus 9:00 AM President - Vanessa Newman [email protected] Jen Fusco - Nursery Director …...………….... Ext. 327 zoom –see website for link [email protected]
Sisterhood Pres. -Fern Bernstein [email protected] Brotherhood Pres.- David Blansky [email protected] TLC@TBT is here to help you in times of emergency or chronic illness; to Temple Office Staff- Press 2 give you a lift to the Doctor; to pick up Office Manager- Kathy George …………………. Ext. 310 [email protected] prescriptions or some groceries; or to Office Assistant- Beth Archer .………………… Ext. 300 deliver a meal. Please contact [email protected] Rabbi Moskowitz or Office Assistant- Robin Farbman ……………… Ext. 320 [email protected] Robin Steinberg to get involved or to receive Religious/Nursery School Administration help. Religious School –Didi Poliak & Stacy Becker.… Ext. 5 [email protected] or [email protected]
Nursery School - Stacy Becker …….…………………. Ext. 4 [email protected]
Youth Group Beth Archer [email protected] Stay in touch with your clergy. Let us know what is going on in your lives. JUDAICA SHOP • Is someone ill and in need of a visit? Going to a friend’s house for the Are you celebrating a grandchild’s holiday? Bring a gift! We Have a great selection! Bar/Bat Mitzvah at another synagogue? Kipot, Talit, Mezuzahs, gifts for all occasions. • Is someone getting married? Call for an • Having a baby? • Going through a difficult time? appointment 631 643-1200 Help us be there for you by letting us know what is happening in your lives. Contact: [email protected]
4 Presidents message… Vanessa Newman, Temple President
Dear Temple Family,
Our boys are home from school and our house is full again with love and laughter! Although we celebrated Thanksgiving differently this year, we made the best of it. I hope you were able to make the best of this holiday. Let’s all be thankful for Zoom!
This election has been challenging. We may have different political views, but we are still a temple community who share many Jewish values that no election can take away. We need to come together and respect our differing views.
Our building remains open for staff, clergy, Nursery/Hebrew School and small Bar/Bat Mitzvah services. Rabbi Wiesenberg, Jen Fusco along with their Administrators (Stacy Becker and Didi Poliak) and all teachers are running stellar programs with very happy children and parents. I applaud each of them with how incredibly hard they work each day with their passion to teach our children under these circumstances. Rabbi Moskowitz and Cantor Appelbaum do not skip a beat with their incredibly full schedules and creating ways to remain connected. Our office staff and custodians are bar none with the care they take into the welfare of our Temple and community.
On January 14th we will be presenting the Benchmark and Listening Campaign results. We have identified areas and created goals based on the results to continue to grow a Temple community.
What we need from you:
• I cannot stress enough how important it is to continue supporting TBT. We are all working hard to keep our Temple afloat as we know once we get past this our building will be bustling once again and fully operational. We will be continuing to collect Kol Nidre pledges through the end of the year. You can also make tax deductible end of year donations. Every donation makes a difference and helps support your community.
• Get involved, be present and join the many opportunities and events available. There is something for everyone. Our weekly emails and website illustrate all of the events/programs. Have an idea? Bring it to us and let’s make it happen.
• Patience, flexibility, understanding and basic kindness to your fellow members and the staff serving the needs of the community. Despite many of us experiencing COVID fatigue (including myself), it is important to not let our guard down and continue with best practices to keep yourself and community safe. The world is different and we must adhere to a new normal and continue to reimagine how we connect with one another.
Whether we are together in person, virtual or spiritual, Temple Beth Torah is here for you in every way. Happy Chanukah and wishing all a better 2021! Be well.
L’Shalom,
Vanessa Newman Temple President
5 ADEPT Winter Speaker Series Adult Education and Entertainment Programs
Monday, December 7th @ 7:00—8:30 pm TBT Schmooze Group : A virtual presentation by Michael Palmer on "Eric Mendelsohn: Synagogue Architect with a Vision." The program will be a approximately a one hour talk with pictures followed by questions and answers. This will be a presentation of the Jewish history of Mendelsohn’s times through his biography. His story is fascinating and relevant, since the Jewish issues in his life and times are with us still today.
Eric Mendelsohn designed and built four synagogues in the United States that became benchmarks for modern American synagogue architecture, as Neville Teller wrote in the Jerusalem Post. The aim of my book is to bring Mendelsohn’s lyrical architecture to the attention of contemporary Jewish communities and to discuss the roots of his Jewish identity, from which his synagogue architecture arose. Zoom Meeting ID: 811 7016 8283 Passcode: 553184 See website calendar for clickable link
th Wednesday, December 9 @ 7:30 pm “The Takeaway Men” by Meryl Ain in conversation with Rabbi Susie Moskowitz
An historical fiction set after the Shoah. It explores the impact of immigration, Jewish identity, prejudice, secrets, and lies on parents and children in Bellerose, Queens during the 50’s.
This is Dr. Ain’s award-winning, debut novel, the result of her life-long quest to learn more about the Holocaust, a thirst that was first triggered by reading “The Diary of Anne Frank”. She lives on Dix Hills with her husband, Stewart, a journalist.
Co-sponsored by the TBT 2nd Gen Group See website calendar for clickable link
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am “Stories of Presidential Elections and Inaugurations" Howard Ehrlich, presenter As we approach the hour of swearing in our President let's go back and take a look at some unusual moments in the election of our presidents as well as some special moments in their inaugurations. Of course we will also review the long standing ceremonial history of this special day as it is taking place.
6 FUNDRAISING UPDATES
emple Beth Torah has been working hard to bring you activities and events that bring FUN to our members. 2020 has been a unprecedented year, but we have Tfound ways to enjoy moments and even laugh together. We have had two successful movie nights, on our back lawn - Parent Trap & Disney’s Onward. We had around 25 people at each (socially distancing of course), and had a great time. We have arranged a fitness class for those of you who wanted some instruction. We also enjoyed an amazing outdoor concert with Wade Preston and our recent Zoom Comedy Night and auction, which was a huge success. We want to say thank YOU to all of you participated in any or all of our events. Thank you to those of you who spent Comedy night with us and those of you who enjoyed your meal from Cirella’s. We hope you enjoyed the night.
We are always planning new things to do together, if you have any ideas that can enrich our lives through social events (zoom or socially distanced), please reach out and let us know. Happy Chanukah ! Happy and Healthy New Year!
Naomi, Rich & Sindy Committee Chairs
Thank you to our Sponsors on Comedy Night
7 BROTHERHOOD UPDATES
T he TBT Brotherhood has continued to be active during these challenging times. Together with Sisterhood, the Brotherhood sponsored pizza and refreshments at a welcome back event held outside in September 13, 2020. On September 27, 2020, the Brotherhood erected the Sukkah. On October 18, 2020, the Brotherhood enjoyed a socially distant bagel brunch outside at the Kreit house. Members of the Brotherhood have participated in the recent builds for Habitat for Humanity and unloading food for Thanksgiving at the Gerald Ryan Outreach Center. The Brotherhood meets the first Wednesday of most months and is working on programming for the Winter months. Wishing you a bright, safe and Happy Chanukah!
8 SISTERHOOD UPDATES
A s Chanukah nears, let us reflect on our Jewish identity and discover how you can become more involved. Our Temple’s Sisterhood is a wonderful organization that allows us to make a difference in our community, develop life-long friendships and support our Synagogue in many ways. Whether you have been a member for years, are a new member, or are considering joining, we would love your input. With all that is going on in this world today, we are looking for creative ideas in which we can serve you, the Temple, and our community. Please consider getting involved and making our Sisterhood a place where we work together for the benefit of the Congregation. We’re looking forward to a new, and better 2021, where we can strengthen our connections to our Jewish heritage and enrich our lives through social events, educational and spiritual programs, fundraising and community service.
If you would like to get involved, please contact the main office.
Have a Happy and Healthy Chanukah, Holiday Season and New Year!
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Torah
MAHJONG CARDS FOR SALE
Cards can be ordered from the TBT Sisterhood Standard card $9 Large print card $10 Make checks payable to TBT Sisterhood and include address and email. Mail in orders and payments: Temple Beth Torah 35 Bagatelle Road Melville NY 11747 Orders must be received by February 3, 2021 For additional information contact Amy Kreit at 917-373-5272 or [email protected]
9 A Message From The Education Chair
Greetings!
November and December always bring us back to the thought of gratitude. It is a wonderful part of life to be able to receive and to give. Our community always seems to be able to step up to this challenge each and every year. Throughout the year, it is my hope that the Religious School Committee continues with this theme and gives back whenever we can to our Temple, local community and to one another.
A huge thank you to all those who have taken on the role of Room Parents to our Religious School classrooms! Every month parents will receive a letter from their Room Parent with information from mitzvot ideas, collage reminders, temple wide fundraisers and more! Our room parents are there to open up the lines of communication and help enhance connections. Social lists were distributed to each class, if you did not receive one please reach out to me. Please utilize those lists to connect the children through these times when communication is challenging.
A few ‘Todas’ we must give! First, thank you for all those who sent in left over candy. The candy was donated to a local charity, Helping Hand Rescue. Sweet treat packages were created to go along with meal pickups for those in need throughout the month of November and December. Secondly, your generous donations to the Lend a Hand Family program has also been greatly appreciated as Alan and Bruria will be sure to benefit from your kindness. Mitzvot shouldn’t end during times of a pandemic or at any time for that matter. Our children are watching as we continue to give to our community even during these tough times, learning to be thankful for what they have and grateful they can give.
Religious Education also continues. Although we as parents don’t have the joy this year of walking our children into classes and mingling with other parents at pickup, we can find joy in the fact that we have modified opportunities. Our community is strong and all of this is temporary. In the Spring we look forward to reflecting on the school year and what we can do the next to enhance our programs. Further information in February and March will follow for those who would like to participate.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Hanukkah! May 2021 be a year of health, growth and love.
Warmest wishes, Melissa Zonis Religious School Education Chair
10 Nursery News… David Joshua Berg Nursery School Jen Fusco
Early Childhood Director
From the Desk of Jen Fusco 631-643-1200 ext 327
Dear Parents,
Where has the time gone?! This has been a year like no other and our teachers and students are amazing at adapting to the change we have implemented into our school year. Rotating through different stations outdoors, our children are learning in a whole new way. Through generous donations from our NS and temple families, picnic tables and climbing equipment are now set up in different locations throughout our backyard allowing our children to work and play outside all day. The new deck that was built over the summer is a fabulous addition to our new outdoor classroom space, sheltered with the sukkah walls to protect from the winter winds. We have had our first Zoom Tot Shabbat last week and it was such a pleasure to see all our families together. We hope that you will join us for our Zoom Chanukah Bingo Night on Monday, December 14th at 5:30 PM. Looking forward to a wonderful and safe year at TBT!
B’Shalom
Jen Early Bird Enrollment Begins So Much Going on at school these days… November 30
CHANUKAH BINGO NIGHT JOIN NURSERY SCHOOL DECEMBER 14 5:30 pm
11 David Joshua Berg Religious School November and December have been spectacular in our School! Over the past 2 months, our students in Grades K-6 have:
Engaged in Created Thank Prayed the learning You Cards for Shema in Online and our Temple Staff American Sign In Person st nd (1 & 2 grade) Language
Learned about the Jewish customs of Learned about Babynaming through Gone on Scavenger Art, Story and family being created Hunts for Hebrew research Betzelem Elohim Letters and Mitzvot (3rd Grade) (In God's Image) (4th Grade) see photo!
Donated Halloween Candy Sent gifts and Mastered letters to Sailors new Hebrew letters aboard the (3th & 4th grades) USS Nimitz or Prayers Thanked Veterans (4th - 6th grades) in our families with cards, phone calls and visits Shopped for Children in Need through Sent notes to The Lend-A-Hand Israeli Project (6th Grade see photo) Soldiers
Celebrated Hanukkah through crafts, stories, Hebrew and movement!
12 CHANUKAH DREIDEL GAME RULES
Play dreidel as a family while the candles are burning. Give each player 10-15 “gelt” (use coins, pretzels, beans, M&M’s, your choice) and then have everyone put 1 into the center, that becomes the pot. Spin the dreidel and follow the directions below. If a player runs out of “gelt” they lose. Keep going around the circle, taking turns, until someone has all the gelt!
Nes Gadol Haya Sham - A Great Miracle Happened There
Nun – Do nothing Gimel - Take the whole pot
Hay - take half the pot Shin – put 1 into the pot
th December 2nd December 16 th January 13
Edible Dreidels Jeopardy TBD Following Virtual 7:00—7:30 pm 7:00—7:30 pm Chanukah Candle via ZOOM via Zoom MUST RSVP to receive Lighting Zoom Link MUST RSVP to receive Zoom Link
All Youth Group events are online via Zoom. Registration is REQUIRED in order to receive the Zoom Link.
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Our teens are the best. Even in a Pandemic, our 8th-12th graders have worked tirelessly to make the world a better place over these past few months! Pictured here are just 2 of our most recent events: Our Target Run and our Island Harvest Food Drive. Our students at the Target Run shopped for 15 children living below the poverty line in our own community. Our Island Harvest Food Drive collected 463 lbs and $$$$$ in just 4 short hours!
Our Madrichim (School Helpers) are the VERY best. Since September, Eden Spielman, Brooke Strow, Emma Bezack and Jacob Muscolino have committed to helping some of our youngest students (K-2) in classes online and in person; while Michael Shwom, Samantha Greenberg and Aaron Rubin have braved wind, rain and sun to make sure our drop-off and pick-ups go smoothly and safely.
We are eagerly planning some virtual and in person events this winter! Keep an eye out for information about LASAGNA LOVE, a way to cook for moms in need from the comfort and safety of your own home. Also keep an eye out for information about our Virtual Game night.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE BEST 8th-12th GRADERS on the planet! We can't wait to see what you do next! Have an idea for a program? Contact Rabbi Wiesenberg [email protected] or Didi Poliak [email protected] Todah Robah (Thank you very much) to those who have joined us for programming September, October and November: Alec Abrams Mya Handelman Sophie Messinger Michael Shwom Isaac Abrams Jordan Henkel Jacob Muscolino Rayanna Shwom Emma Bezack Ava Kaplan Lauren Novak Bethany Siegel Ethan Blansky Max Kulberg Lily Nussbaum Shayna Siegel Jake Bornstein Sophie Liberman Aaron Rubin Eden Spielman Matthew Chumsky Cole Manus Mollie Schiff Brooke Strow Sebastian Craig Maddy Marcus Natalie Schiff Samantha Greenberg Faith Merlob Maddy Schioppo
14 15 16 If your special needs child would enjoy spending time with a compassionate teen, come to Temple Beth Torah for
Budding Friendships
Our award-winning Budding Friendships program is staffed by typical teens who socialize with your child during events in a laid-back atmosphere of mutual respect as everyone participates.
Sundays at TBT 2:00-3:45 pm
December 6 March 7 January 10 April 11 February 7 May 2
This program is supervised by Rabbi Susie Heneson Moskowitz For questions, contact Rabbi Susie at [email protected] or 631.643.1200 x314
This program is open to all special needs children, not just temple members
17 Rabbi Marc Gellman brings to you a Chanukah Talk “Spiritually Acceptable Chanukah Gifts” A talk following our Virtual Chanukiyah Lighting Tuesday December 15th 6:45 pm Candle lighting on Zoom
Chanukah Torah Study - December 12 at 9:00 am Special Topic Dreidels, Latkes and Candles - these are the familiar symbols of Chanukah, but did you know the Pig, Lion and Elephant are also symbols of Chanukah? Join us for a reading of the Megillat Antiochus (Scroll of Antiochus) to find out how these zoo animals figure into the story of Chanukah! (use Torah Study link in weekly email or www.tbtny.org)
18 19 2020 –5781 Kol Nidre Contributions
Diane & Jerrold Abramson Christina & Glen Faber Jill & Mark Katzelnick Lynda Arnberg & Stephen Mar- Karen & Harvey Fallis Lori & Jarret Kerman garitov Maggie Farkas Maureen & Howard Kershner Ellen Aronson & Lawrence Selena & Todd Fass Sherry & Dennis Kesden Feiner Florence Feinberg & Ben Jaime & Adam Keslonsky Maxine Atkins Geizhals Paula & Dave Keyser Lori & Jeff Baker Jan Fineman Lori & Don Kick Ronee Baldwin & Marvin Broit- Phyllis Finkelstein Pharah Kirschenbaum man Ivy & Edward Firouztale Lisa Klein & Mark Kleinman Janice & Steven Barkan Wendi Fischer-Karasik & Wil- Rita & William Konkel Duong & Richard Becker liam Karasik Barbara Kopman Carrie & Stuart Behrens Debra & Perry Fishbein Jiya & Stephen Kowarsky Christine & Felix Berensteyn Jacqueline & Lonnie Fogel Debbie & Marc Kravitz Judy & Richard Berg Audrey & Jerry Frank Amy & Alan Kreit Stefani & Michael Berkenfeld Elise & Jonathan Freiberger Annette Kurland & Arthur Susan & Sandy Berland Anne Genovese Wasserspring Diane & Bruce Bernstein Marnie & Kevin Gershowitz Susan & Albert Landau Jodi & Brian Bezack Linda & Stuart Gewirtz Lisa & Terry Lashin Dana & David Block Lauren & David Gidseg Sharon & Michael Leavitt Sandi & Jerome Bloomberg Carol & Stephen Ginsberg Jane & Eliot Lebenhart Susan Bloomberg Meryl & David Givner Claire & Herbert Leifer Sara & Adam Bobkin Marjorie & Steven Goldin Joanne & Corey Lev Jaimie & Gary Bornstein Aimee & Brian Goldstein Debbie & Ken Levine Paula Bornstein Carol & Robert Gordon Lynn & William Levine Justine & Michael Borsuk Donna & Kevin Gray Robyn & Neil Levy Cindy & Mitchell Boxer Ivy & Alan Greenberg Diane Lieberman & Robert Leslie & Lester Brand Lore & Craig Greenfield Alpert Cheryl Briller Sheryl & David Haber Marylyn & Paul Lieberman Ruth & Stanley Broitman Lisa & Jeff Hagler Karen & Harvey Lubell Gail & Richard Brown Yvette & Evan Hammer Deborah & Myron Mallen Karen & Jack Clark Lesley & Mark Harary Marni & Eric Manoff Claudia & David Cohen Susan & Marc Harvey Janice & Jerome Manton Sandra & Ira Cohen Barbara & Jonathan Hatz Hilary & Howard Manus William Cooperman Audrey Heit Hope Matusow Shoshana & Mario Craig Bonnie & Howard Henezon Judi & Marvin Milich Ivy & Len Davis Janis & Stuart Herskovitz Zelda & Alan Miller Jana & Joshua Deitch Carrie & Brian Herz Stacey Miller Eileen & Richard Der Aris Miriam Hirsch Beth & Wyn Mintz Barbara & Mark Derison Paula & Richard Hirt Lynn & Henry Montag Michele & Steven Dichter Fern & Allan Holtzer Karen & Walter Morgenstern Amy & Aric Dinnerman Myrna & Charles Holzberg Marcia & Carl Moskowitz Roberta & Irwin Doben Agnes & Arnold Horwitz Susie & Steve Moskowitz Danielle & Brett Dolgin Claudia & Martin Jacobson Wendy & Jeffrey Nackenson Janet & Louis Ederer Orri & Stanley Joseph Alan Nathanson Brenda & Adam Elberg Ronald Kahane Vanessa & Ira Newman Jennifer & Jeffrey Ettenger Cindy & Steven Kaplan Jennifer & Richard Nussbaum
20 June & Jay Nussbaum Margery & Robert Rubin Barbara & Marshal Stein Jill Oliver & William Milgrim Marcy & Theodore Ruderman Diane Streger Robin Parker Karen & Stephen Sachs Linda & David Strickler Caryn & Neil Parsoff Shelley Safran Fran Teicher Gale & Brian Paul Joan & Marvin Schiff Limor & Michael Tintweiss Marci & Aaron Pell Claudia & Lawrence Schimel Shari & Chris Tiriolo Stacy & David Peskin Renni & Craig Schioppo Joyce & Russell Tisman Ronnie & David Pinkowitz Jennifer & Daniel Schnapp Leslie Tolep Jessica & Brian Pinsky Tracy & Howard Schochet Stacey & Stuart Udell Charles Pitman Gloria & Herbert Schoenfeld Andrea & Jeffrey Wasserman Aline & William Pobiner Diane & Jeffrey Schuman Corinne & Morton Weber Gerry Poliak Robin & Eric Schuss Robyn & Michael Weiner Susan & Ralph Raphaelson Sandra & Rand Schwartz Meryl & Joshua Weinkranz Sharron & Ahron Raziel Diane & Sheldon Susan & Michael Weinstein Harriet & Robert Resch Schwarzbrott Jane Weiss Ilene & Stephen Rochester Susyn & Gregory Seiden Tracy & Robert Weissman Ellen & Gerald Rodis Denise & Phil Sherman Gwen & David Wilck Mindi & Brett Rogers Golda Shkolnick Harriet & John Wolf Dawn & Eugene Rosati Bobbie & Larry Shulman Ronnie & Gene Wolff Stephanie & Donald Rose Beth & Jeffrey Silverman Dorothy & Gary Zelamsky Bruce Rosen Nina Sitron Harli & Barry Zinn Saralee & Lee Rosenberg Suellen & Mitchel Sommer Judith Roth Joni & David Spielberg Tammy & Robert Rothman Jennifer & Stephen Spitzer
21 Social Action & The TBT Engagement Committees
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Zoom Dec 13, Jan 17 at 11:00 am (2nd Sunday of each month) Are you dealing with issues of stress, anxiety and depression? Join our monthly zoom meetings to discuss issues and learn how to help yourself. Facilitated by Robin Steinberg
Please see web site for Zoom Links
Did you know TBT has a Walking Group? We are looking for more friends to join us as we walk around the neighborhood. Our Engagement Committee has created a Walking Group for you to get out and get your steps in with TBT Friends When: Sunday, December 20th at 10:00 am Where: Library Parking Lot (across from TBT) Walk lasts approximately 45 minutes. Have questions contact Miriam Hirsch [email protected]
The Social Action Committee enables the members of our temple to engage in community outreach programs that bring needed services to our neighbors. We need volunteers to help plan and staff our existing and new activities.
Food collection at Shoprite Country Pointe in Plainview for Island Harvest ran by our Teens, Confirmation Class & The Social Action Committee
Please stop by and support us! If you can't, mail a check into the Temple earmarked for Island Harvest
Sunday, December 13th 10am-2pm Confirmation Class and Social Action Committee
22 SIMCHAS...SIMCHAS…SIMCHAS Mazel Tov:
Susan Berland on being named Majority Leader of Suffolk County Legislature Annette Kurland on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson Jack Kurland Janice and Jerry Manton on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Amalia Isabelle Manton Cindy and Mitchell Boxer on the engagement of Carly to Jake Kramer Ilene and Steve Rochester on the marriage of Greg to Cheryl Barbara and Mark Derison on the engagement of Becky to Alex Owczarek
Births Ruth and Stan Broitman, on the birth of their grandchild, Axel River Broitman, child of Adam & Natasha Fern and Allan Holtzer, on the birth of their grandchild, Jaxson Lev Holtzer, child of Adam and Lara Debra and Jeffrey Putterman, on the birth of their grandchild, Benjamin Asher Perlstein, child of Dana & Matt Paula and Richard Hirt, on the birth of their grandchild, Alexander Boas Hirt, child of Daniel & Katherine Debbie and Victor Giaime on the birth of their grandchild, Gemma Sue Giaime, child of Brian & Melissa Marcy and Theo Ruderman on the birth of their grandchild, Presley Rose Pierce, child of Amanda & Nick Claudia and David Cohen on the birth of their grandchild, Leonelle Blake Giles, child of Alyssa Cohen & Keith Marge and Bob Rubin on the birth of their grandchild, Noah Jude Rubin, child of Kayla & Andrew Anna and David Golden on the birth of their grandchild, Miles Henry Serapiglia, child of Lisa & Jason
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD A FAMILY SIMCHA TO OUR “ARC”SEND AN E-MAIL WITH DETAILS TO [email protected] Subject line : SIMCHA
B’NEI MITZVAH MOLLIE SCHIFF DAUGHTER OF TARA AND ERIC MAX DREHWING SON OF DANA AND MICHAEL BLAKE ISRAEL SON OF LUCRETIA AND DAVID LINDSAY GAYNES DAUGHTER OF ARLENE AND DAVID SAMANTHA ERDHEIM DAUGHTER OF JOANN AND BRYAN MOLLY PENZER DAUGHTER OF CELIA AND RUSSELL SOPHIE LIBERMAN DAUGHTER OF OLGA AND ROMAN EVIE RAVDIN DAUGHTER OF JAMIE AND MATTHEW SAMANTHA SPEELMAN DAUGHTER OF SINDY AND JONATHAN SAMANTHA HEYMAN DAUGHTER OF SUSAN AND GREG BENJAMIN KULBERG SON OF LAUREN AND MICHAEL MAX MENDELSOHN SON OF SARA MENDELSOHN
23 SOCIALLY DISTANCED SUKKOT 2020
24 25 26 GRACIOUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE ANNIVERSARY / SIMCHA FUND DONATIONS TO TEMPLE BETH TORAH RABBI MOSKOWITZ’S Roberta & Irwin Doben Debra Blaine DISCRETIONARY FUND Karen & Harvey Fallis Janis & Stuart Herskovitz Ellen Aronson Ivy & Edward Firouztale In honor of Michael Herskovitz’s birthday In memory of Leonard Aronson Lauren & David Gidseg In honor of Stuart Herskovitz’s special In memory of Helen Susan Aronson Myrna & Charles Holzberg birthday Lynda Arnberg Rosanne & Michael Kiviat Vanessa & Ira Newman In honor of Lola’s Bat Mitzvah Judi & Marvin Milich Alison & Joel Sporn Justine & Michael Borsuk Debbie & Ken Levine Harriet & John Wolf Cheryl Briller Debbie & Myron Mallen In honor of Lola Arnberg’s Bat Mitzvah Nancy & Niles Citrin Ellen & Jerry Rodis Audrey & Jerry Frank Saralee & Lee Rosenberg EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FUND In honor of Steven & Lu Frank’s wedding Karen & Lawrence Tenenbaum Cici & Carey Goldberg Ann Genovese ...In honor of their anniversary In memory of Shirley Proweller In memory of Frank Genovese Debra & Jeffrey Putterman Linda & Stuart Gewirtz BACKPACK DRIVE FUND Marilyn & Joel Radbell In honor of Beth & Tom Havranek’s Stacey & David Blansky Beth & Jeffrey Silverman Wedding Ivy & Edward Firouztale In honor of Sydney & Ross Engelhart’s Susan & Marc Harvey Debbie Fratello wedding In memory of Shirley Proweller Samantha & Gregg Knepper Diane Lieberman & Robert Alpert Kim & Ari Marcus ISRAEL EXPERIENCE FUND In memory of Florence Alpert Bertram Rudofsky Robin & Ken Baer Ronnie & David Pinkowitz Karen & Lawrence Tenenbaum In memory of Aileen Putterman In memory of Jean Marie Konkel Myrna & Charles Holzberg In memory of Florence Alpert CANTOR APPELBAUM’S In memory of Marilyn Feingold Sally & Joel Rabine DISCRETIONARY FUND Annette Kurland & Arthur Wasserspring Ilene & Stephen Rochester Lynda Arnberg Nina Sitron Gloria & Herbert Schoenfeld In honor of Lola’s Bat Mitzvah In honor of Lola Arnberg’s Bat Mitzvah In memory of David Schoenfeld Cheryl Briller Sandi & Steven Swerdloff In memory of Sadie Schoenfeld Wendy & Jeff Nackenson In memory of Marilyn Feingold Ross Taff & Family In memory of Lester Nackenson In memory of Alissa Taff Vanessa & Ira Newman JEFFREY ZUKERMAN YOUTH Joyce & Russell Tisman Sally & Joel Rabine CENTER FUND The Friends of Jill Mintzer Joyce & Russell Tisman Margie Jablon In memory of Edie Goldberg Gail & Michael Vela CHOIR FUND PRAYER BOOK PURCHASE FUND In honor of Elana & Jeremy Vela’s Joyce & Russell Tisman Judi & Marvin Milich wedding In honor of their anniversary In memory of Shirley Proweller In memory of Surrie Wilks RABBI WIESENBERG’S COVID-19 FUND PHASE ll In honor of Hy Kraman’s 103rd birthday DISCRETIONARY FUND Myrna & Charles Holzberg Sally & Joel Rabine Annette Kurland & Arthur Wasserspring RABBI GELLMAN’S Joyce & Russell Tisman Bertram Rudofsky DISCRETIONARY FUND Sandra & Jeff Cohen DAVID JOSHUA BERG
NURSERY SCHOOL FUND
Janice & Jerry Manton
Caryn & Neil Parsoff
In honor of Karen & Stephen Sachs’ granddaughter, Rosie Harbor
27 28 GRACIOUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE Continued
RITUAL FUND Karen & Harvey Fallis In memory of Miriam Sincoff The Caen Family In memory of Benjamin Weiner Judith Roth In honor of Allison & Daniel Rabinowitz’s Phyllis Finkelstein In memory of Frank Sanchez Wedding In memory of William Stecher In memory of Theodore Meyer Scoville Jackie & Lon Fogel In memory of Karen Becker In memory of Gail Scharf In memory of Jean Marie Konkel Meryl & Stephen Gassman Marcy & Theodore Ruderman Elise & Jonathan Freiberger & Family In memory of Dvona Gross In memory of Gursell Ruderman Annette Kurland & Arthur Wasserspring Florence Feinberg & Ben Geizhals In memory of Edmund Finger In memory of Shirley Proweller In memory of Sara Diamond Shelly & Stanley Safran In memory of Jack Diamond In memory of Helen Morse TLC FUND Anna & David Golden Claudia & Lawrence Schimel Vanessa & Ira Newman In memory of Melvin Golden In memory of Moses Schimel Joyce & Russell Tisman Meryl & David Givner In memory of Molly Schimel In memory of Shirley Proweller In memory Florence Siegel Diane & Jeffrey Schuman
In memory of Nathan Siegel In memory of Pauline Cohen URJ CAMP FUND In memory of Rose Wolf In memory of Albert Schuman Susan & Albert Landau In memory of Max Siegel In memory of Bernard Cohen In honor of Melissa & Stan’s wedding In memory of Norman Siegel Joan Seltzer Saralee & Lee Rosenberg Audrey Heit In memory of Gary Seltzer In memory of Daniel Rosenberg In memory of Marvin Heit In memory of Jacob H. Jacobs In honor of their anniversary In memory of Libby Heit In memory of Molly Korn Jacobs
Janis & Stuart Herskovitz Suellen & Mitchel Sommer YAHRZEIT FUND In memory of Morton Lowenbraun In memory of Lee Sommer Ellen & Paul Alexander Agnes & Arnold Horwitz Shelley & Marc Stoltz In memory of Jonas Deutsch In memory of Camille Moreno In memory of Alex Lindower In memory of Seymour Alexander In memory of Frank P. Moreno Linda & David Strickler In memory of Richard Alexander Claudia & Martin Jacobson In memory of Morris Strickler Maxine Atkins In memory of Sophie Jacobson Karen & Lawrence Tenenbaum In memory of Irving Schifter In memory of Alfred Jacobson In memory of Aron Tenenbaum Sara & Adam Bobkin In memory of Vivian Grodsky Stacey & Stuart Udell In memory of Sylvia Myones In memory of Mark Pliskow In memory of Darwin Katzelnick Betty & George Borsuk In memory of Abraham Sachson Arthur Wasserspring & Family In memory of Clara Skolnick Rosanne & Michael Kiviat In memory of Carolyn Dorman Ronee Baldwin & Marvin Broitman In memory of Sonia Friedmutter In memory of Fran Wasserspring In memory of Franny Broitman Debbie & Marc Kravitz Robyn & Michael Weiner In memory of Aaron Broitman In memory of Rita Pizzati In memory of Helen Miner Cheryl Briller Debbie & Ken Levine In memory of David Weiner In memory of Faye Hecht In memory of Claire Jaffe In memory of Edmund Weiner Karen & Jack Clark In memory of Sarah Levine Harriet & John Wolf In memory of Sarah Clark Debbie & Myron Mallen In memory of Hannah Langberg Sandy & Ira Cohen In memory of Nathan A. Mallen In memory of Nathan Langberg In memory of Anne Cohen Judi & Marvin Milich In memory of Martin Wolf In memory of Morris A. Cohen In memory of Aura Milich In memory of Teddy Cohen In memory of Michelle Garber In memory of Anna Oppenheim In memory of Saul Milich Ivy & Len Davis In memory of Sondra Berkowitz In memory of Lee Cohen Lynn & Henry Montag In memory of Veda Davis In memory of Brian Miecnikowski In memory of Hyman Cohen Sally & Joel Rabine Janet & Louis Ederer In memory of Ruth Franklin In memory of Norbert Ederer Ellen & Gerald Rodis
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31 32 The Temple family extends its heartfelt Condolences to:
MAY YOU BE Samantha Snow on the passing of her aunt, Jan Vetensky COMFORTED Joanne Sandler on the passing of her sister, Donna Elliott AMONG THE Ross Taff on the passing of his brother, Laurence Taff MOURNERS OF Jeffrey Wasserman on the passing of his uncle, Fred Rosner ZION AND Bruce Rosen on the passing of his mother, Shirley Rosen ISRAEL Brooke Gottesman on the passing of her grandmother, Shirley Rosen Barry Drayer on the passing of his brother, Dennis Drayer Tommy Kenny on the passing of his father, Thomas Kenny Warren Simon on the passing of his father, Laurence Simon Tina Geller on the passing of her mother, Hilda Strassheim Roseanne Kiviat on the passing of her mother, Helaine Tilkin Renni Schioppo on the passing of her uncle, Harry Moreines Sol Adams on the passing of his sister, Marilyn Feingold Jennifer Forman on the passing of her father, David Rose David Kaston on the passing of his father, Richard Kaston Jeffrey Putterman on the passing of his mom, Aileen Putterman Ilene Rochester on the passing of her brother, Allan Barke Suzie Harvey on the passing of her mother, Shirley Proweller Mark Katzelnick on the passing of his father Darwin Katzelnick Rachel Turner on the passing of her mother, Adrienne Lippman Florence Geizhals on the passing of her cousin, Regina Gurman Bob Alpert on the passing of his mother, Florence Alpert
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