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Volume LXXIV, Number 3 March 7, 2005 26 Adar I 5765 CANSECO FINGERS HAMAN FOR STEROID USE MORDECHAI AND ESTHER INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME T HE F UTURE L EADERS OF M ODERN O RTHODOXY - See Page 8 ANNUAL SYNAGOGUE SHABBATON 133rd ANNUAL APRIL 15-16, 2005 SYNAGOGUE MEETING Our Guest Wednesday, April 13, 2005 TOBI KAHN 8:00 PM Painter and Sculptor Recipient of the 2004 Jewish Cultural Achievement Award in the Visual Arts April 15th - Friday Evening Dinner in Memory of Cynthia K. April: “WHAT IS JEWISH ART?” April 16th - Saturday Morning in Honor of Suzanne and Dr. Norman B. Javitt’s 50th Wedding Anniversary:

“SEEING AS PRAYER: AN ARTIST’S PERSPECTIVE” Photo courtesy of YU Press Office SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER Tobi Kahn is a highly acclaimed artist recipient of the National Foundation for PROF. JEFFREY S. GUROCK whose work has been shown in over 40 solo Jewish Culture's 2004 Jewish Cultural exhibitions and over 60 museum and group Achievement Award in the Visual Arts. He “American Judaism’s shows since he was selected as one of nine is the parent of three Ramaz students. Scorecard at 350” artists to be included in the 1985 DINNER & LUNCH Jeffrey S. Gurock, a graduate of Guggenheim Museum exhibition, New The Shabbat Before Passover Ramaz (‘67), is the Libby M. Horizons in American Art. Mr. Kahn’s work THIS MEANS Klaperman Professor of Jewish has been a quest to distill memory into NO COOKING FOR YOU! History at Yeshiva University. He is elemental images that allow the past to be Members Non-Members the author and editor of thirteen transformed by imagination. A volume volumes, including A Modern Heretic about his ceremonial art, Objects of the Adults: $70 $80 and a Traditional Community: Spirit: Ritual Art and the Art of Tobi Kahn, Juniors (ages 12-18): $60 $70 Mordecai M. Kaplan, Orthodoxy and was published in 2004. Tobi Kahn was the Children (ages 2-11): $36 $60 American Judaism, which was awarded the Saul Viener Prize. Prof. YOM HASHOAH - HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Gurock’s next book, Judaism's Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Encounter with American Sports, will be released later this year. “60 Years Ago The Inmates of Nazi Death Camps Were Liberated: The program will begin with a candle lighting ceremony by survivors and second, third and fourth How Did American Jewry React?” generation offspring. Participants are urged to call Event Co-Chair Caroline Massel at 212-861-7178 to inform us of RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN their family history and to confirm their participation. Author of Were We Our Brothers’ Keepers?: Ma’ariv, readings for a Holocaust Service, appropriate The Public Response of American Jews songs by the Ramaz Middle School Chorus and poems to the Holocaust, 1938-1944 written about the Shoah by students of the Ramaz Middle School will complete the evening. Page 2 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

WELCOME NEWS FROM THE KJ SISTERHOOD Kehilath Jeshurun warmly An important focus of the Women and Their Salons,” led by art welcomes the following new members Sisterhood's programs for 2005 will be historian Cynthia Nachmani. who have joined the Congregation bringing to light the enormous problem Please also mark your calendars for between the printing of the last of Jewish hunger and poverty in the New our final and largest fundraiser of the Bulletin, November 8, and this York metropolitan area. Throughout the year, our Annual Spring Boutique and Bulletin, which went to press on year we will be channeling our efforts to Luncheon on Tuesday, June 7th. We are February 17: educate our community on this critical proud to present Momsense, a musical Shulamith and Michael Appell issue and engaging our families to help comedy cabaret-style review about the Stacy and Dr. Thomas Behm the poor. This new initiative will be trials and tribulations of motherhood. We launched on Sunday, April 10th, with our are looking forward to a spectacular Shani and Gavri Butler “KJ Family Mitzvah Day.” We hope all event. A portion of the proceeds from Emanuil Gelfand will join us in a day of community this event will be donated to help feed service. Members of the KJ community New York's hungry. Dr. Jonathan Greenblatt will be able to sign up for activities both Funds raised by Sisterhood events Celeste and Asher Hackel on-site and off to help us help the less directly benefit the KJ community. This Lori and Dr. Alan Harris fortunate. Activities will include serving year we are happy to be spearheading the a Chinese food dinner at the only kosher renovation of the Max J. Etra Chapel. We Netti and Ari Herman soup kitchen in New York and visiting also support ongoing projects such as Lori and Liron Kronzon homebound senior citizens to brighten providing Shabbat and holiday meals for Seryl and Charles Kushner their day. We will also offer the less fortunate families and social action opportunity to perform with Rabbis projects such as visiting the sick and Kelli and Darren Novak Avrumi and Penn for the patients at The delivering food to the elderly. One of the Shannon and Andrew Penson Jewish Home and Hospital. Among the most important mitzvahs we perform is Lauren and Samuel Rascoff many features of the KJ Family Mitzvah the preparation of a local shiva home and Day will be opportunities to donate new providing the first meal to the family. By Mina and Ted Rein and gently used clothing for the poor and supporting our events, you can help us Perri and Akiba Stern meet representatives from different social continue to carry out these important agencies which help the needy. We hope projects. Yuli Tartakovsky that community members will find an For more information on any of our Jennifer and Jared Wasserman agency for their children to do a mitzvah events or to volunteer, please call Karen project, whether in connection with an Gurewitsch at 212-879-9270, Robin www.YVstudio.com upcoming bar/bat mitzvah or simply to Mehl at 917-750-2391 or Stacy Fine Decorative Painting partake in community service on an Scheinberg at 212-410-9195. ongoing basis. We will also be having Trompe l’Oeil, Venetian Plaster, MITZVAH SHOPPING our Traditional Boutique with a mitzvah Faux Finishes, Gilding flare. Come buy an afikomen gift or an The KJ Sisterhood Presents the Quality Classical & article of clothing for your child and then Mitzvah Day Boutique on April 10 Contemporary Murals donate another to a needy youngster. Children's Clothing and Pajamas, Over 15 years of excellent local 10% of the proceeds from the boutique Socks, Hair Accessories, residential & commercial references will be donated to charity. Israeli Jewelry, Picture frames, YONA VERWER 212-674-5015 For a cultural activity, we offered our Passover foods Free Estimates • Insured • Shomer Shabbat second Museum Event, featuring brunch Featuring new and exciting vendors A % of proceeds from this ad to the KJ Tzedakah of your choice. at the home of Ray Lindenbaum followed never before at KJ! by a tour at the Jewish Museum, entitled: Stop in and "Shop to Give" Occhiali New York “The Power of Conversation: Jewish Opticians Susan Fein Marshall Chernin YESHIVAT HAR ETZION HONORS RABBI & MRS. LOOKSTEIN Ira Drogin Yeshivat Har Etzion will be honoring Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein with 1188 Lexington Avenue its Rabbinic Tribute and Educational Leadership Award at its annual dinner on at 81st Street Wednesday, April 6, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Yeshiva has had a long affiliation New York, New York 10028 with Ramaz School; many Ramaz alumni have studied there over the years, including 212.639.1188 an increasing number of young women at Migdal Oz. A number of top Ramaz teachers [email protected] are alumni of the Yeshiva. In addition, Ramaz has been a recipient of Judaic studies You expect the best. curriculum materials as part of a special program with the Yeshiva's Herzog Teachers You deserve the best. College. Occhiali New York gives you the best. For information, please call 212-732-4874 or email: [email protected] KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 3

TOVA BULOW AND SHERRY COHEN TO RECEIVE THIRD ANNUAL JUDITH KAUFMAN HURWICH KETER TORAH AWARDS ON SHAVUOT The Officers and Executive Committee of the Hurwich, and the grandmother of three current Ramaz students. Congregation are pleased to announce that the Third Annual Judy used to travel from the Bronx to the Ramaz Judith Kaufman Hurwich Keter Torah Awards will be presented to Elementary School from which she was graduated in 1947. She Tova Bulow and Sherry Cohen on the second day of Shavuot. The taught American history in our Upper School and, subsequently, practice of conferring such awards on two women is to made aliyah with her family to Israel, where her passion for appropriately recognize women in our Congregation on the Jewish education, and particularly Jewish education for women, holiday when we celebrate the lives of two great Jewish heroines, was expressed through her active involvement in MaTaN and her Naomi and Ruth. It offers us an opportunity, as part of a religious association with Rabbanit Malke Bina. Her home in Jerusalem ceremony, to express our appreciation for the services rendered to was a beit va’ad la-chachamim and other Jewish leaders. She our community by women. died, tragically, in a car crash but her family continues her The award is named in memory of Judith Kaufman tradition of association with KJ and Ramaz in fostering Hurwich, the daughter of Rita and Benjamin Kaufman, of blessed opportunities for women to study Torah. memory, the mother of our member - yibadeil l’chaim - Adam

WHILE YOU ARE READING THIS…. Your gift to UJA Federation is feeding the Jewish homeless in Manhattan, providing counseling for terror victims in Jerusalem, building a hospice for the aged in the Bronx, bringing Jewish children to Israel for the first time, and teaching Russian SHERRY COHEN TOVA BULOW immigrants how to speak English and Sherry Cohen is ecstatically married to her If KJ is known today as a place in which Hebrew. husband of nearly nine years, Neil. Their many chesed activities are carried out, a major biggest joy is their daughter, Beckie, a first portion of the credit should go to Tova Bulow, Please join us at the annual grader at Ramaz. The daughter of Beatrice because in a very real sense it all started with KJ / UJA COCKTAIL RECEPTION Milberg and the late Paul Milberg, Sherry her. March 28, 6:00 p.m. earned a Bachelors degree in elementary Born in Brooklyn, Tova is a graduate of the at the home of education from Glassboro State College. Her Yeshiva of Flatbush Elementary School (there Bertha and Dr. Henry Kressel entire teaching career has been spent in yeshivot was no high school at that time). She received and her greatest love was her last teaching her B.A. in Philosophy from Barnard in 1952, a 1056 Fifth Avenue, Apt. 10D position, first grade general studies in the Masters from Teachers College, and a second For additional information or to Ramaz Lower School. Masters degree in Health Advocacy from Sarah An Associate Trustee of the Congregation Lawrence College. That second degree was the pledge to the KJ / UJA campaign, please and a member of the Sisterhood Board, Sherry result of her volunteer bikur cholim service at write its Chair Andrew Kofman at has become a one-woman chesed gang with a Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital. It was in [email protected] specialty in care for the elderly. When she co- the ‘70's that she started to volunteer there chaired the Sisterhood luncheon three years ago which led her to create the Bikur Cholim she made sure that the event would honor the Society of KJ which to this day runs a Shabbat senior members of the Sisterhood. service at Sloan-Kettering (see page 15). CALL PRESIDENT BUSH She started the “Good Company” program Through the efforts of Sue Robins, whom Tova We encourage readers of this two years ago, arranging pick-ups for elderly enlisted in this work, our bikur cholim service Bulletin to please call President Bush members who need extra help getting to and soon expanded to Lenox Hill Hospital. daily (202-456-1111) to urge his from shul. Her superstars are Amanda Tova was also the founder of our women’s continued support of Israel and to Sugarman and Sam Roth, but she has other chevra kadisha. At the time, in the early ‘80's, helpers, especially those in the 10th grade at there was only a men’s chevra. She saw the encourage America’s fight against Ramaz. need for a women’s group and she enlisted the worldwide terrorism. Last year, she added another feature to service of the late Linore Ward and Nathalie Good Company by arranging weekly phone Friedman and, tibadelna l’chaim, Sue Robins calls and/or home visitation to over 30 of KJ’s and Judy Tanz, to make the project work. wedding anniversary by endowing our Shabbat senior members. She calls on Friday no matter Long before it was fashionable for college Scholar Program in the fall. They are blessed where she is - at home or far away on vacation. students to study abroad, Tova spent the with four children (one of whom, Shoshana, is a The recipients look forward to that erev Shabbat summer between her sophomore and junior Ramaz alumna) and fourteen grandchildren, all call. years at Barnard studying in a program headed either in Hebrew Day Schools or graduates of In honoring Sherry we are highlighting her by Prof. Abraham Katsch, the late husband of Hebrew Day Schools, and two currently at passion for doing for others. That is what she our member Estelle Katsch, in Kfar Saba. The Ramaz. loves, and she is beloved because of it. third woman named to KJ’s Board of Trustees, It is our pleasure and privilege to honor We are proud of her and her service to this Tova has been one of the stalwarts at shiurim this ba’alat chesed with the Judith Kaufman community. She certainly has earned for herself given in our synagogue, and she and her Hurwich Keter Torah award. the crown of a good name. husband, Norman, celebrated their 50th Page 4 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

MEMORIES OF L’HITRAOT XII THANKSGIVING ISRAEL MISSION Rabbi Haskel Lookstein led a KJ’s “Operation L’Hitraot XIII” stalwart group of 70 participants on Pesach Israel Mission is well underway, KJ's "Operation L'hitra'ot XII" thanks to our tour operator Ariel Tours. Thanksgiving Israel Mission, which With over 20 years of experience and featured for the first time an optional contacts in the Israel tourism field, Ariel tour of Prague. Tours has been able to advocate for our The Prague excursion featured Dr. group and secure excellent flights via El David Bernstein (Director of the Pardes Al. While there are still a few families Institute and a former instructor at on the waitlist, Ariel Tours has Ramaz School) as a guest scholar who confirmed over 180 participants on very expertly guided the group through five desirable flights and at the hotel of their full days of sightseeing at the city's choice, with good prospects for the rest. famous art and Jewish museums, as Special thanks to Sandy Eisenstat for well as in Terezin and Karlovary. overseeing the programming highlights, An inscription on the wall of a secret synagogue in Shabbat davening in the Alta Neui Terezinstadt, from the Tachanun prayer: and to all trip participants for helping to Synagogue was an especially moving “Despite our horrific suffering, God, we have not sustain the momentum that has made KJ experience, as was honoring the dead at forgotten Your Name - we beg You not to forget us.” Israel Missions so successful. Terezinstadt and the Jewish cemetery. The absolute highlight was a day spent at the IDF's Tzrifin base as the guests of IDF Brigadier General Yair Naveh, head of the Home Front Command and former Deputy Chief of all IDF ground forces. At Tzrifin, trip participants enjoyed special English language briefings, equipment and tactics demonstrations, Rabbi Lookstein flanked by IDF Brigadier General Rebecca Krevat and Rabbi Lookstein enjoying a interaction with active duty Yair Naveh, head of the Home Front Command, and relaxing moment with residents of the soldiers, and even lunch in KJ President Chaim Edelstein. “Bat Melech” shelter for runaway girls. the mess tent! Those who experienced Prague then flew on to join the remaining "Operation TO JOIN THE KJ ONLINE COMMUNITY, L'hitra'ot XII" participants for an SEND AN E-MAIL WITH YOUR FIRST AND unforgettable Israel trip featuring two full LAST NAME TO: [email protected] days of special touring, a festive gala BE SURE TO VISIT KJ’S WEBSITE Thanksgiving dinner complete with WWW.CKJ.ORG Dixieland band and more than 65 Ramaz graduates now studying in Israel, and fascinating addresses by famous author We are pleased to report and scholar Michael Oren and Prime Rabbi Lookstein greeting a charedi soldier, Minister Sharon's Security Council Yitzhak Nissenson, serving on the IDF’s that KJ members have so far Chairman Giora Eiland (Maj. Gen. Res.). Tzrifin base in the Home Front Command. purchased $1.82 million in YOM HAATZMAUT - ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY Israel Bonds. The 57th Anniversary of the State of Israel We would like to hit the $2 million mark for the first YOM HAATZMAUT YOM YERUSHALAYIM Thursday, May 12 Monday, June 6 time, so please call our Services and Breakfast Services and Breakfast representative Robert Lunzer 7:00 AM 7:00 AM at 212-446-5835 and SALUTE TO ISRAEL PARADE - SUNDAY, JUNE 5 help the State of Israel 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM which needs our support On 5th Avenue from 57th Street to 79th Street more than ever. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 5 PURIM SCHEDULE d FAST OF ESTHER, Thursday, March 24 d EARLY MORNING SERVICE Fast begins at 4:41 a.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m. AND MEGILLAH, Friday, March 25 Morning services begin at 6:55 a.m. Morning Services at 7:00 a.m. in the Main Synagogue Afternoon services begin at 5:50 p.m. followed by Megillah reading and the Vice President’s Please remember to bring Tzedaka for machatzit ha-shekel and breakfast in the Heyman Auditorium, which constitutes the the other holiday obligations. Purim Seudah this year. d MINCHA, MAARIV Second shacharit and Megillah reading starts at 9:30 a.m. in the AND MAIN MEGILLAH READING Main Synagogue followed by Youth Carnival. Thursday Evening, March 24 d PURIM YOUTH CARNIVAL Mincha is at 5:50 p.m. in the Main Synagogue. The readings of This will take place in the Gottesman Center from 11:00 a.m. Megillat Esther should begin in both the Main Synagogue and until 2:00 p.m. the Falk Auditorium at 6:45 p.m. The reading in the Main Synagogue will be followed by a Purim Pizza and Ice Cream d CANDLELIGHTING & MINCHA Party in the Heyman Auditorium, featuring Rabbi Avrumi Candle Lighting at 5:56 p.m. Mincha at 6:10 p.m, followed by Sacks and his ‘Magical Keyboard.’ Cost: $5.00 per person. Kabbalat Shabbat. d CHILDREN PURIM NEWS! KJ TO BE FIRST SHUL TO INSTALL At 6:25 p.m. children in 3-year-old Nursery through 1st grade “DECORUM ENFORCER” should assemble in the Max J. Etra Chapel, while children in 2nd through 6th grade should assemble in the Riklis Social By Robert J. Leifert In recognition of its 133rd anniversary year, Congregation Kehilath Hall. All children will receive groggers, and will be escorted by Jeshurun has been selected as the first synagogue in the world to install Youth Department staff from their respective assembly the newly created “Decorum Enforcer,” commonly called the locations into the Main Synagogue for Megillat Esther. SHUSHER. It was developed at the acclaimed Weizmann Institute in Throughout the service, children are expected to be either Rehovot in cooperation with the Jerusalem Institute of Technology that participating in their special youth groups or sitting quietly has developed such inventions as the emergency “Shabbat phone” used next to an adult. We ask that you communicate this policy to by doctors throughout the world. your children so that the mitzvah of hearing Megillat Esther Rabbi Lookstein will be leaving for Israel immediately after eating his can be fulfilled and enjoyed by both young and old. first prune hamentashen of this Purim to confer with scientists and After dropping children off, parents are asked to join the rabbinic authorities on the Halachik details of this new invention. What regular service in the Main Synagogue until its conclusion, at we do know now is that it is a voice activated SHUSHER. It will have which time they may pick up their children from the specially a sensor at each worshipper's seat in the Main Synagogue. When a congregant talks, the SHUSHER will automatically emit a shushing designated child seating areas in the front of the Main sound. The SHUSHER can distinguish between fervent davening with Synagogue. Once reunited, families should proceed from the real kavana, half hearted davening, and, best of all, divrei chol, or idle Main Synagogue into the Heyman Auditorium for the Purim talk. Pizza and Ice Cream Party. Each time the SHUSHER is activated, the name of the offender will SECOND EVENING READING be flashed on a mini computer screen that, unbeknownst to the d congregation, will be secretly installed in Rabbi Lookstein’s shtender. 6:45 p.m. - Second reading (quiet, no children) of Megillat Those speaking lashon hara will have their names flashed in red. Esther with Rabbi Meir Soloveichik in the Falk Auditorium of Assistant Rabbis Meir Soloveichik and Elie Weinstock announced a the Middle School. fundraising program to finance the SHUSHER. Rabbi Eliezer Rubin will head the committee to talk it up loudly in shul each Shabbat. d BEGINNER’S MEGILLAH READING We are proud to announce that our own cantor, Mayer Davis, has been 8:00 p.m. - Beginners Megillah Reading with Rabbi Elie awarded an endorsement contract to sing the praises of the SHUSHER. Weinstock and Shilo Kramer in the Riklis Social Hall, Rabbi Lookstein will devote his forthcoming Shabbat Hagadol followed by Purim Party with live music. discourse to explaining the Halachik limitations of this new invention, and how to get around them. MEGILLAH READERS - 5765 Former President Benjamin Brown disagrees with the project. In a David Baruch Rafi Magid prepared statement he said, “We can accomplish the same goal of quiet Zach Charles Cal Major decorum in the synagogue by limiting Shabbat attendance only to those Jonathan Davis Alex Meirowitz who come to the daily minyan on a regular basis.” Steven Davis Sam Roth The new SHUSHER comes with a special lashon hara software Natan Edelsberg Yitzy Rubin package. Such conversations picked up by the sensors will automatically be transmitted to our computer printers. The juiciest Aaron Gordon Mikey Snow comments will be printed in a gold glitter version of the Shabbat Daniel Gordon Isidor Stein Announcements on the back page of the following week's edition. Thus, Avi Grumet Jason Sugarman there will be no reason to talk in shul as everything now worth hearing Josh Levine Andy Tuchman will be in gold print. We expect we may need a parallel service on Evan Lieberman Jake Wilner Saturdays to accommodate all those who will now come to shul just to Gabi Magid Michael Zimmerman get a copy of the Shabbat Announcements. Page 6 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

PURIM: THE JEWISH WAY TO REJOICE - March 24 & 25, 2005 WHAT IS PURIM? events that go beyond human power. The you, on your way as you departed from Purim, the holiday on the 14th of Adar, holiday of Purim is, as a result, a holiday Egypt... you shall obliterate the memory of is one of the happiest days of the Jewish where we in the Diaspora learn how God Amalek, you shall not forget.” According calendar. Adar is the last month of the interacts and communicates within the to most authorities, it is a Torah level Jewish calendar, roughly corresponding to hidden. commandment to hear this portion read in the feeling we have in March of coming in THE HISTORY OF THE HOLIDAY synagogue. like a “lion” and leaving like a (Pesach) The Story of Esther Taanit Esther (13th of Adar) lamb. The Talmud (Taanit 29b) states The story of Esther takes place while the The day preceding Purim is a “when Adar begins we increase in Joy” Jews lived in the Persian empire, during thematically connected fast day (this year because Adar and Purim are hallmarks of the exile of 70 years (circa 366-355 BCE). Thursday, March 24). The 13th of Adar is God’s salvation of the Jewish people. The main characters are: Mordechai mentioned in the Megillah as the day Even though Purim is not a Torah (rabbi, hero), Esther (his cousin, becomes chosen by Haman to destroy the Jewish holiday, there is a Biblical book (The queen of Persia), Achashverosh (king of people. We fast in memory of the war that Scroll of Esther) which details the action Persia, easily swayed to either side), and took place on that day and, like the fast of of the holiday and the history of the events. Haman ym"sh (from Amalek; hates Jews, the first born, we use the fast to recognize Being of Biblical level gives the holiday a tries to commit genocide). our salvation. (cf. Esther 9:31). There was great deal of importance, emphasis and Action of the Megillah also a fast by Queen Esther (cf. Esther authority. The Talmud designates the The life for the Jews in exile is 4:16) but that was on a different day (most holiday as Divrei Kabbalah (note, precarious. Achashverosh holds a party likely on Pesach). Taanit Esther is unlike Kabbalah in the Talmud means "Tradition" where he kills his wife in response to her the other fasts of the Jewish calendar, or, in this context, the Prophets, and not the insolence. The king then searches for a insofar that it is a day of thanksgiving and modern meaning of "mysticism"). new queen and chooses the youthful not sadness. MESSAGE OF THE HOLIDAY Jewess Esther (who was counseled by her Customs of the Fast Day Purim is a festive day because God uncle Mordechai). Later on, Haman (bad We go straight from the fast to the rescued us from our enemies. Yet, as seen guy) is insulted that Mordechai does not Megillah reading - only eating after we in the ancient work Megillat Taanit, there pay him proper respect and Haman have fulfilled that mitzvah. were hundreds of days of the year that convinces Achashverosh to allow him to The "half-shekel" is donated at the were considered minor festivals of kill all the Jews. Haman chooses the date afternoon service (in commemoration of thanksgiving. Only two, Purim and of warfare by rolling dice (which are called the half-shekel census, cf. Exodus 25:1116, Chanukah, were applied to all Jewish pur in Aramaic, see above). He rolls the we use the half currency of the realm, e.g. communities at all times because the date of the 13th of the month of Adar. three half-dollars.) The money is used for inherent messages of the days were Mordechai hears of the plot and impresses communal funds and even synagogue considered all encompassing. on Esther to plea to the King to spare her repair. Tradition teaches us that Purim is about people. At first she refuses, for fear of her PURIM (14TH OF ADAR) how God rescues the Jews in the Diapsora life, but then risks everything to appeal to Work is not forbidden on Purim, but we - where God needs to operate in a hidden the king. The appeal is successful, Haman also have no tachanun, eulogies or fasting; manner with hidden miracles. A popular is thwarted, and the favor of the king is a mourner displays no outward signs, like lesson about the name Megillat Esther is such that he allows Esther's people (the on Shabbat. There are a number of that the word Esther means "hidden" (like Jews) to fight back on the 13th of Adar. We commandments to fulfill on Purim (that hester panim) and Megillah means were able to fight back so successfully, that apply equally to men and women): "revealed." Hence Megillat Esther is the we created a holiday on the day afterwards Night "revelation of what's hidden." as a remembrance of God's miraculous Megillah: The sages tell us we must hear God is hidden in the Megillah; the story salvation that worked behind the scenes. every word of the Megillah reading. Please is a set of confounding coincidences that HOW WE COMMEMORATE help others fulfill this mitzvah by appear to be catastrophes until the critical AND CELEBRATE following the instructions of the turnabout when the Jews emerge mighty Shabbat Zachor community leaders as to when to cease and victorious. God's name is not The preceding Shabbat of Purim (this noisemaking. mentioned in the megillah, but God's year, March 19, 2005) is called Shabbat Day invisible touch is active throughout. Zachor. We choose this Shabbat to observe Megillah: The obligation is both at night The name of the holiday, Purim, comes the commandment to remember the evil of and during the day. We cannot hear two at from the Persian word for randomness: the nation of Amalek who are central to night or two during the day to count for the pur. Our enemies used a lottery (purim) to Purim as well. In Exodus 17:8-16, we read whole holiday. determine the date for the Jewish about their terror war against the Jewish extermination. In the earthly realm, our people when they attacked us without enemies see randomness and chaos, but we mercy. The command in Deut. 25:17-19 - Continued on Page 7 - see God's intervention especially in those states: “Remember what Amalek did to KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 7 Mishloach Manot Sending gifts of food Purim Customs to friends: Two foods to one person is the During the reading of the Megillah, we 86TH STREET minimum. The foods must be ready-to-eat. fulfill the commandment to "blot out" the WINE & LIQUORS There is a custom to give two separate name of Amalek by making loud noises 306 East 86th Street "brachot." Another custom is to bake whenever Haman’s name is read aloud. hundreds of Hamantaschen and force Historians tell us that the custom started (212) 396-3535 people to eat them. when people would write Haman's name 10% Discount Matanot l'evyonim: Gifts of money to on the soles of their shoes and then stamp to KJ Members the poor. Two coins to each of two poor their feet during the Megillah reading. 15% OFF WINE BY THE CASE people. Money can be collected ahead of Nowadays, we use groggers: specially time with the intention that it will be made noisemakers. FREE DELIVERY dispensed on Purim day. We have a special Another custom is to recite a few collection in synagogue for this purpose, specific verses aloud as a congregation PRIVATE TUTORING but don't be dissuaded from giving to a before the reader recites them. We read live person who asks on this day. aloud four verses: 2:5, 8:15, 8:16, 10:3 by Carole Shamula Golan Seudah: Festive meal with rejoicing. and the list of the ten sons of Haman, 9:7- M.A. in Bible Studies; This year, because Purim falls on a Friday, 9. M.S. in Jewish the seudah takes place as a brunch in the Another widespread custom is to wear Education. morning. costumes, while some authorities hold State Certified Teacher. Intoxication: We are enjoined to drink that "yom-tov" clothing should be worn Specialties Include: intoxicating spirits on Purim. Many (because it is called a Yom Tov in Esther * Judaic Studies K-12 authorities limit the drinking to the 9:19). Costumes are to depict the * General Studies K-8 seudah, and even then, the command is "hiddenness" of the miracle of Purim, and * BJE Preparation just to drink more than we are used to. In also to highten the "turnabouts" of the day. * Homework Support no fashion should we become so SHUSHAN PURIM (15TH OF ADAR) (212) 517-9856 intoxicated that we would harm ourselves Any city with walls since the time of [email protected] or others. Joshua celebrates Purim one day later on Special Prayers: We add Al Ha-Nisim Adar 15. The Megillah relates how the war to our shemona-esrei and to bircat against our enemies lasted one day later in SUPERSOL hamazon. Yet, we do not say Hallel on the city of Shushan. Nowadays, Shushan KOSHER SUPERMARKETS Purim. Three reasons are given for the Purim only applies to Jerusalem (although 526 AMSTERDAM AVENUE lack of Hallel. The first is that the a few other cities in Israel have taken on NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10024 Megillah acts as Hallel; the second is that both days as a longstanding custom, e.g. TEL. 212-875-1731 FAX. 212-875-1031 the miracle of the day occurred secretly Acco, Yaffo, Tiberias). May you have a ONE STOP SHOP and outside the land of Israel; the third is healthy, happy, freilichen Purim! KOSHER SUPERMARKET! that (in the words of the Talmud): "we are FULL SERVICE CATERING still servants to Achashverosh." FRESH SUSHI EVERYDAY. DELIVERY TO ALL NYC & NJ חמש גח! GLATT KOSHER UNDER SUPERVISION KJ SYNAGOGUE MEMBERSHIP: OF THE VAAD OF RIVERDALE. BE A PART OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE Contact Synagogue Administrator Leonard Silverman at 212-774-5680 or [email protected] Page 8 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN PURIMPURIM NEWSNEWS FROM PLANTERS TO KJ: NUT JUST A RUMOR? KJ MOVIE REVIEWS According to rumors spreading like colored Monopoly money to the Annual THE AVI-ATOR - Documentary follows wildfire at the KJ Kiddush, a new possible Synagogue Appeal,” said a secret synagogue the life and times of Avi Ohel-Akhshav, on candidate has emerged to succeed Rabbi source, who asked to be known only as his journey to becoming "The Avi-ator," Haskel Lookstein: Mr. Peanut, the official Lenny S., or, if that was too obvious, as L. the world-champion of Matzah Ball eating mascot of Planters. Peanut, while not a Silverman: “For a man who owns a contests. rabbi, is admired by the congregants for boardwalk, two utility companies, four ALIEN VS. PREDATOR - A shabbat having the most important qualification to railroads, and has won second prize in a guest sits in a member's seat. Watch out! serve as the leader of Kehilath Jeshurun: he beauty contest, you'd think he could be more RAISE YOUR VOICE - Rabbi Lookstein looks fabulous in a top hat. generous.” Others, however, argue that advises a visiting lecturer. In an interview, KJ Gabbai Jay Lunzer Rabbi Lookstein harbors no animus for I, ROBOT - The disgruntled Gabbai feels admitted that Peanut’s top hat, monocle and Pennybags, and note that when the latter ignored by the world and loses his mind cane were impressive, but he noted that the gave the fake money to the recent ASA, amongst his Shabbat chores. prospective new rabbi lacked striped pants, Rabbi Lookstein smiled and said gratefully, SHALL WE DANCE? - A shul dinner and in fact, did not wear “thank you very, very much; that's double committee ponders its place on the any pants at all. “Our what you gave last year.” religious spectrum. standards have sunk so Some concerned congregants have noted FINDING NEVERLAND- A riveting low,” he lamented. “In that being kitniyos, Mr. Peanut would be thriller: Mr. Schutzberger and Mr. Hooper the good old days, unable to attend shul on Pesach. Peanut, always share the same park bench and someone who came to however, in a statement to the press, argue on every subject. But - is it possible? shul without pants dismissed such concerns as further signs of Have they found something they agree on? would never have gotten a shift to the right. “I may be a nut,” he said, AFTER THE SUNSET - James Bond an aliyah.” “but I'm not a right-wing nut.” needs to find ten men quick - it's time for Communal speculation Maariv! has also focused on The esteemed 13 GOING ON 30 - The morning after Mr. Peanut. another top-hat-sporting luminary: Rich Uncle Dovid's Bar Mitzvah, he wakes up to find he is an adult Jewish man! "Nu, so?," his Pennybags, the Monopoly mascot. Rabbi says, "What else did you expect?" Pennybags, however, is rumored to be intensely disliked by Rabbi Lookstein. “The THE SEA INSIDE - Oy! Reb Shmuel has Rabbi was furious when Pennybags donated Rich Uncle Pennybags, shl”ita. had one too many helpings of Raizel's delicious chicken soup before Yom Kippur. THE CENTER HOLDS: CARDINAL JEAN-MARIE LUSTIGER ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND - Mystical teachings CHOSEN AS RAMAZ HEAD OF SCHOOL on how we are born with everything we In a move certain to reassure many about people to think that we're shifting to the need to know. Really, it’s all true. the future vitality of Modern Orthdoxy, right.” In his preliminary interview with the GOODBYE LENIN! Ramaz recently announced that it has search committee, the Cardinal also assured Hello Orthodox Judaism! selected a widely respected Jewish religious the board that he fully endorsed keeping the FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS luminary to lead their school into the next Ramaz winter vacation in the Christmas Football, Shmutball! It's time to light the century: Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, the season. Shabbos candles! Jewish archbishop of Paris. One member of For much of his life, Lustiger would never THE INCREDIBLES - All about the the Ramaz search committee concurred, have guessed that he would have worked in tzaddikim who give to the KJ Benevolent noting that Lustiger was a model of centrist Jewish education. “I was always taught that Fund. ‘Nuff said. pluralism: “He’s fully involved in the the rabbinate is no job for a nice Jewish boy, modern world: attending plays, movies, so I became a priest instead.” But on his masses, etc.,” he explained; “but he remains recent visit to Ramaz, he fell in love with the proudly Jewish: he wears his yarlmulke school. Asked why he would give up being everywhere.” Archbishop of Paris in order to become Though his Hebrew name is Aharon Dov, Ramaz’s principal, Lustiger responded that Lustiger assured Ramaz’s board that his Modern Orthodoxy's flagship educational Hebrew name would be reserved only for institution is more important than any aliyot to the Torah, and that he would archdiocese. “Besides,” the Cardinal added, professionally be known as Jean-Marie. “France is no place for Jews.” “After all,” he commented, “I don’t want Cardinal Lustiger being congratulated by Chief Rabbi of France Rene-Samuel Sirat. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 9

SPECIAL PRACTICES FOR AN EREV PESACH WHICH OCCURS ON SHABBAT On rare occasions, the eve of night and Shabbat, on Friday morning must be disposed of by 11:47 a.m. In Passover comes out on Shabbat. This year before 11:47 a.m. The Kol Chamira which order to make things easier for everyone, is one of those rarities. There are a is usually said after the burning is not our Shabbat morning service will begin at number of changes in our practices when recited this year until Shabbat morning 8:45 a.m. and we will have a break about the calendar falls this way. Therefore, because we are still going to use chametz 9:30, after Shacharit, and go down to the please note the following: until that time. Riklis Social Hall where challah will be Thursday, April 21st - Fast of the The Procedure on Shabbat available and a light breakfast will be Firstborn The meals at home on Shabbat should be served. We will have to complete our This year's fast of the firstborn takes Passover meals. A motzi should be made eating before 10:38 a.m. After that we will place on Thursday, three days before over bread on Friday and Shabbat morning return to the synagogue for the reading of Passover instead of on Erev Pesach. Our (before 10:38 a.m.) but the bread should the Torah and Musaf. services will begin at 7:00 A.M. A siyum be kept separate from all of the Passover Preparing the Seder will take place immediately following the utensils. This means that the motzi should Inasmuch as it is forbidden to prepare on services in order to absolve the firstborn be made on several napkins in such a way Shabbat for Yom Tov, one should not of the need to fast. as not to affect the rest of the house which prepare for the Seder on Shabbat. On the B'dikat Chametz is already cleaned for Passover. Whatever contrary, one should have a good solid rest The search for chametz should take place is not used should be discarded either by on Shabbat afternoon and enter the Seder on Thursday night. It is performed in the flushing down the toilet or placing it in the in a far more relaxed state than usual. The usual fashion, with the blessing and garbage disposal outside of the house. egg and the shank bone should be broiled recitation of Kol Chamira. Remember that matzah should not be used prior to Shabbat. Romaine lettuce or The Burning and Selling of Chametz on Erev Pesach. This means that you have horseradish and charoset should be Although chametz may still be eaten all of to make a motzi on bread or challah, being prepared before Shabbat. If one forgets to Friday and until 10:38 a.m. Saturday careful as explained above. prepare the the shank bone, one may cook morning (Erev Pesach), it is customary to All consumption of chametz must be them on Saturday night and they should be burn any chametz not specifically completed before 10:38 a.m. on Shabbat consumed sometime during the first day designated for consumption on Friday morning and all chametz used as motzi of Yom Tov.

SHMURAH MATZAHS PASSOVER RELIEF Kehilath Jeshurun is again NEEDS YOUR GIFT NOW pleased to offer to its membership the opportunity to purchase As we take care of the first responsibility listed in the Shulchan Arukh Shmurah Matzah through the in the laws of Passover – ma’ot chitim – we pray that we will all be synagogue. The Matzahs are blessed with a happy and kosher Passover and a year of sustenance and available at $15.00 per pound. support for ourselves and for the entire Jewish people. Please, therefore, The pick up will be on Sunday contribute generously now, taking into consideration that the KJ morning, April 17th in the synagogue Benevolent Fund supports many deserving individuals and institutions. lobby. That is the same day as the Kasher-In: 9AM-12 PM. FORM FOR SALE OF CHAMETZ All orders must be prepaid and I, ______, ordered by Friday, April 8th. do hereby authorize RABBI MEIR SOLOVEICHIK, of 125 East 85th Make checks payable to the KJ Street, City, State and County of New York, to sell, transfer and assign Special Projects Fund. all Chametz of whatever kind and nature which I possess, or in which I may have an interest, wherever situated, in my residence Please reserve ______pounds of at:______or in Shmurah Matzah at $15 per pound. my place of business at:______or in any other place, without reservation and limitation. Name ______If you plan to spend Passover in Israel or Europe, please check this box: ‰ Address ______If you plan to spend Passover in another US time zone, please circle below: Phone: (Day)______Central Rocky Mountain Pacific Signature______Date:______(Evening) ______Please return to the Synagogue office by Thursday, April 21, at 8:30 AM. Page 10 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN AA PP ASSOVERASSOVER TIMELINETIMELINE STEP #1: Removal of Chametz – It is also possible to kasher in the cleaning oven during the self-clean cycle. Cleaning the House privacy of your own home. The procedure Glass utensils should be cleaned with a STEP #2: Kashering Appliances for kashering is as follows: Metal utensils cleaning solution and then immersed in Gas ovens, both the stove-top and should be thoroughly cleaned with a water (a bathtub works) for three days, inside (racks as well), should be cleaned cleaning solution and then not used for 24 changing the water every 24 hours. hours. Small utensils such as silverware or with an oven cleaner, and then not used for STEP #3: The Search For Chametz other cutlery should be immersed briefly 24 hours. After 24 hours, invert the metal One of the most beautiful and in a large pot containing rapidly boiling spiders and turn the burners on to the meaningful ceremonies associated with water. If the pot is very large, more than highest setting for one hour. (If using an Passover is b’dikat chametz—the search one piece may be immersed at a time. electric oven, turn the burners on the for chametz. The ceremony is composed Each piece should then be rinsed with cold highest setting for one hour as well). After of five parts. water. this is done, cover the stovetop with 1. Reciting a special blessing over the Pots are kashered by bringing water in aluminum foil for the duration of Pesach. mitzvah of the removal of chametz. them to a boil and then immersing a hot The inside oven should be turned on to 2. The search of the house by the light stone or iron such that the water will broil for one hour. of a candle to find vestiges of chametz. overflow onto the sides of the pot. Then If the oven is self-cleaning, go through 3. The reciting of the formula of rinse the pot in cold water. Items which one cycle. nullification of chametz. came into direct contact with chametz, Microwave ovens should be cleaned, 4. The burning or disposal of any without the medium of water (e.g. a and not used for 24 hours, after which a chametz found during the search. broiler, frying pan) may be kashered by bowl or cup containing a few ounces of 5. The reciting of a final, more heating them until they are literally water should be put in and ‘cooked’ until inclusive formula of nullification. ‘redhot’ or by placing them in a self- the water is vaporized into steam. (Continued on page 11) Stainless steel sinks should be cleaned with a cleaning solution, and not used for RABBI DAVID FLATTO TO DELIVER 24 hours, after which boiling water should be poured on every area of the sink and its THE SHABBAT HA-GADOL DRASHA parts. Porcelain sinks cannot be kashered. SPONSORED BY SUZY AND LARRY PRESENT They must be cleaned and covered. On the Subject Dishwashers may be kashered for Pesach after standing unused for 24 hours. "Being Here, Being There" They should be put through three Saturday Afternoon, April 16th, following Mincha at 6:40 p.m. complete cycles, using soap in the first one. The celebrated anthropologist Clifford Geertz once described the difficulty that Kashering Utensils a modern, Western scholar faces in writing penetrating studies about distant While it is preferable to have as many civilizations. According to Geertz, the heart of the writer's challenge lies in trying to utensils as possible specially reserved for be in two places at once: here—the immediate world that he or she inhabits and is use only on Pesach, many utensils used intimately familiar with; and there—the distant world that the scholar is trying to throughout the year may be kashered for investigate and introduce to the readers. The effective ethnographic writer succeeds use on Pesach. Items that are ‘kasherable’ if he or she is able to translate distant ideas into terms that are intelligible to their include: metal utensils used for hot and proximate audience. cold, providing they are not difficult to The challenge of balancing the aims of being “here” and being “there” also clean (i.e., a sieve, parts that are glued resonates on Pesach night. We are firmly grounded in the contemporary world that together), and glass utensils that were used we live in. Yet, we are charged to transcend our present reality and view ourselves strictly for cold food. It is acceptable to as if we have just experienced deliverance from the Egyptian oppressors who lived treat plastic utensils the same as metal and in a different world more than three thousand years ago. kasher them in boiling water. The Seder allows us to build a bridge between these two loci—here and there— Items that may not be kashered are: by affirming our present reality even as it enables us to return to a world that is far glassware that is used for cooking, away. Further, the Seder essentially makes the additional claim that only by earthenware, pottery, porcelain, pyrex, constructing such a bridge can we fully understand the past, succeed in the present, and chinaware. and anticipate a redemptive future that will be the crowning era in our collective The easiest way to kasher utensils is to destiny. bring them to the April 17th KJ Kasher-In In this year’s Drasha we will explore how the Seder helps us build this bridge where Rabbi Meir Soloveichik will by its deliberate structure, rich biblical and rabbinic passages, diverse ritual supervise the immersion of metal utensils commandments, and the progression of themes that they help us explore. All men in a large sink of rapidly boiling water. and women are invited to attend in the Main Synagogue. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 11

The first three parts of this ceremony DOROT PASSOVER PACKAGE will be observed this year on Thursday PASSOVER SCHEDULE DELIVERY PROGRAM evening, April 21, after nightfall, 8:17 Thursday, April 21 p.m. The disposal should be on Friday Deliver a holiday package and visit Morning Services - morning, April 22. Children especially an older person. Sunday, April 10th, Siyum B’chor (Firstborn) ...... 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 171 West 85th will be impressed by the ceremony. It Street. Volunteers are asked to pre- Search for Chametz ...... After 8:17 p.m. should, therefore, be performed with register by calling Dorot at 212-769- Friday, April 22 enthusiasm and dedication. 2850. Morning Services ...... 7:30 a.m. The children should be asked to place pieces of chametz in the various PROJECT EZRA Burn chametz no later than . . . .11:47 a.m. rooms — a practice which ensures that PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE Evening Services ...... 6:45 p.m. the search will not be in vain. They can MARCH 28-31 Candlelighting ...... 7:25 p.m. hold the candle and the feather and they Please deposit donations of food in Saturday, April 23, Passover Eve should examine their own possessions, collection bins located in the KJ Lobby. Remember that all food items must be Morning ...... 8:45 a.m. dressers and desks, for long forgotten marked Kosher for Passover (e.g.,

SHABBAT AT KJ KESHER RISES TO NEW HEIGHTS This has been a very exciting year for can daven together and enjoy the fabulous YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINYAN Kesher. As more young people continue to Kiddush that always follows - with mini 9:15 AM move into our Upper East Side hot dogs and chicken nuggets galore. Falk Auditorium community, Kesher's events always Kesher also proudly sponsors the March 19 & 26, April 9, provide them with the perfect welcome. "Welcome Home New Mother" program, May 7, June 4 & 25 Our kickoff event, the Shemini Atzeret which sends a Shabbat meal to every Luncheon, was a wonderful mingling mother on her first Shabbat home from the HASHKAMA MINYAN opportunity for both newcomers and hospital after having a baby. Talk about a 7:15 AM oldtimers alike, with everyone enjoying a meaningful and thoughtful gesture from Max. J. Etra Chapel delicious barbecue in the Sukkah. The the synagogue to every family blessed March 12 & 19, April 9, Uncle Moishy Concert in December was with a new child! another huge hit, where parents and Kesher's commitment to this type of May 14 & 21, June 4 & 18 children enjoyed dancing together in the chesed is only growing. Kesher members WOMEN’S TEFILAH GROUP aisles and clapping along to their favorite take it upon themselves to invite every Max J. Etra Chapel Jewish music entertainer. Or “second new young member of the shul to their favorite,” we should say - after our very home for a Shabbat meal. And most May 28 own Rabbi Avrumi Sacks, who once again recently, Kesher, in conjunction with the TOT SHABBAT & SHABBAT RUACH made this January’s Melave Malka a fun- KJ Chesed Committee’s “Happy Meals” Third Floor Dining Hall filled night to remember. And, of course, Program, is giving everyone an the Progressive Dinner on March 5, made opportunity to package mishloach manot March 18, April 15, May 13 sure that Kesher members could enjoy for Dorot seniors on the Sunday before BEGINNERS SERVICE some fun without the kids, while also Purim, March 20th. This is guaranteed to 9:30 AM every Shabbat giving new members the perfect social be a very special event. event to get to know the community. Still There's no doubt that Kesher’s Third Floor Dining Hall to come this year is our annual Spring growth is largely attributable to the INTERMEDIATE SERVICE Luncheon scheduled for May 21st. wonderful Kesher leadership, whose three 9:15 AM every Shabbat But there's a lot more on Kesher's presidents, Daniella Muller, Sara Shemia, calendar these days. After the huge and Robyn Price Stonehill, together with Riklis Social Hall success of our Kesher Lecture Series last treasurer Judith Ottensoser, Secretary year, we are once again offering an array Erica Schwartz and the energetic Kesher KJ BEGINNERS PROGRAM of interesting classes for the community. Board, make all of Kesher's programming We've already held our annual possible and successful. And now thanks TO HOST COMMUNAL SEDER Adult/Child/Infant CPR class, as well as a to a recently launched Kesher email, we Want to experience a Seder with great parenting lecture given by pediatrician Dr. can keep our Kesher members constantly food, insightful explanations, and all the Stephanie Freilich, and we look forward to up-to-date with all our upcoming events trimmings? Want to be in a warm, friendly future lectures on such topics as cooking and programs. If you do not currently environment on Seder night? Don't want and the importance of giving tzedakah. receive Kesher emails and would like to, to hassle with preparing a Seder on Complementing the Kesher Lecture or to get more involved in Kesher, please Saturday night? Well, have we got the Series is our ongoing "Torah in the email us at [email protected] We'd love to answer! Towers" series, a project offered in hear from you! Under the leadership of Rabbi Elie conjunction with KJ's Adult Education Weinstock, KJ will once again host a Program. Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock YOM HASHOAH CANDLES Seder designed and planned as a learning and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, these Through the generosity of Star Candles, experience. It is intended for those who monthly shiurim cover a wide range of the KJ Men’s Club will again be wish to understand more about the content important religious topics and, like the distributing to each KJ member, by mail, and meaning of the Seder and how to Kesher Lecture Series, are held mostly in a Candle of Remembrance. It is hoped conduct it properly. This special Seder the intimate environment of a member's that each person, upon returning home will be held on the first night of Passover, home. Both these series have attracted after the Yom Hashoah service, will light Saturday, April 23 at 8:30 PM. great turnouts and provide the Kesher this candle as a means of remembering The cost is $80 per person. (Children community with a perfect opportunity to the Yahrzeit of those who perished in the under 3 may be seated with parents at no do something educational in a casual and Holocaust as the victims of Nazi terror. charge without their own meal.) social setting. May these lights throughout the Reservations can be made by And of course Kesher continues to Kehilath Jeshurun community illuminate forwarding a check to the synagogue offer its signature services to the our hearts and the hearts of the entire office covering all those planning to community, like the monthly Young world in order to assure that the memory attend. The deadline for reservations is People's Minyan, where Kesher members of the Jewish men, women, and children Tuesday, April 19. who perished will never be forgotten. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 15 KJ BIKUR CHOLIM HONORS LILLIAN ADAMI TAHARAT HAMISHPACHA FAMILY PURITY RESOURCE One of the first and most important KJ wherewithal for reciting Kiddush at patient IN OUR COMMUNITY Bikur Cholim volunteers, a righteous bedsides, setting out lists of Jewish patients Christian dedicated to the mitzvah of for us to visit, and more. If a patient We are happy to inform our enabling prayer, was honored by KJ at expressed the desire to attend the Shabbat members that there is a Yoetzet Halacha Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital on service, Lillian was able to overcome all available to the KJ community. Zemira January 1. She was presented with a framed obstacles. She has brought patients to our Ozarowski was trained in the Keren rendition of Aishet services with their Ariel Yoetzet Halacha program at Chayil by IVs, in Nishmat, the Jerusalem Center for representatives of wheelchairs, and Advanced Jewish study for women. As a the KJ Bikur on stretchers. She certified Yoetzet Halacha, she is Cholim Society. did all these things available to provide discreet answers to When, in and taught us to do questions regarding taharat 1976, KJ first them as well. hamishpacha (family purity). You may established a Bikur Lillian Adami is reach her at 646-266-4054. Cholim presence at always there when The Keren Ariel program is two Memorial by we arrive at the years long and requires in-depth study of offering Shabbat hospital and the laws of taharat hamishpacha, services for Jewish remains to put concluding with an examination and patients, it was things away and certification as a yoetzet halacha. Lillian Adami who lock up after us. Further information about the program came forward to Left to right: Harry Kleinhaus, Tova Bulow, She has befriended may be found by visiting Nishmat's help us. A devout Lillian Adami, and Sue Robins. every member of website: www.nishmat.net/ariel.php Catholic, she had the KJ Bikur been active in bringing both Catholic and Cholim and each of us feels a special NEED A TUTOR? Protestant patients to their respective prayer relationship with her. services. 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SUZANNE LAST STONE

Suzanne Last Stone is Professor of Law at the Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University, and Director of its new Program in Jewish Law and Interdisciplinary Studies. She is currently a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where she taught civil procedure in the fall and is currently serving as the Gruss Professor of Jewish Law. Prof. Stone has written and lectured on a wide variety of topics relating to the intersection of Jewish legal thought and contemporary legal theory. She has also taught Jewish Law at Hebrew University Law School, Haifa Law School, and Columbia University Law School. The Congregation is honored to host Prof. Stone as our Shabbat T’Lamdeini special guest speaker. All are urged to attend this important and fascinating discussion. Page 16 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN KJ BEGINNERS PROGRAM: A JEWISH CONNECTION FOR ALL THE BEGINNING OF BEGINNERS Weinstock joined the Congregation as experience at KJ, there are hundreds more It all started with a page-one article in Assistant Rabbi and Director of Education who are completely estranged from Jewish the September 6, 1991 issue of the KJ and Outreach. Under his stewardship, life - who at some level are curious about Bulletin. There was an announcement for a record crowds have been attracted to the their heritage, but who have no access to no-Hebrew-necessary High Holy Day High Holy Day services with innovative the beauty of Torah. Everyone at KJ has a service for Jews with little or no synagogue advertising, creative marketing, and a friend, a relative, a neighbor or a business experience. This coincided with the launch personal touch where each participant is associate who can benefit from a Beginners of a weekly Shabbat Beginners Service and made to feel like an integral part of the Program at KJ or elsewhere. As Jews, we a slew of Hebrew, Basic Judaism, and other community. He introduced a Rosh have the duty to take him or her by the hand introductory courses. It was an initiative led Hashanah/New Year's Eve Dinner for 150+, and show that the door is wide open.” The by KJ member George Rohr and a host of which now turns dozens away due to lack program strives to find new ways to reach dedicated volunteers from the of space. The Friday Night Live series of out to more Jews. “It must be a community- Congregation. Close to 150 people came Beginners Carlebach services and dinners wide effort,” observes Rabbi Weinstock. that first year for the High Holy Days, and has seen over 180 people join together for “It's a matter of the entire KJ community the rest, as they say, is history. joyous Shabbat meals with singing and realizing that each one can be an GROWTH - MAKING A DIFFERENCE dancing. New series of classes and ambassador in our outreach endeavors. It The program continued growing. From programs in the shul and in homes have will be good for themselves as Jews as well 200 to 400 to now over 600 attendees this brought a renewed sense of community to as those they can reach.” year, the KJ High Holy Day Beginners all who have participated. “The goal has SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Service is quite possibly the largest such been to ensure that the KJ Beginners The Beginners Program tries to offer service in the world! Other programs were Program is a place for all Jews - no matter programming to serve the needs of Jews of introduced. Turn Friday Night into Shabbat their background or affiliation - to find a all levels. Many KJ members have taken evenings attracted close to 200 participants, Jewish home. There are a multitude of “Beginners” classes, participated in the people were learning Hebrew, parsha, programs out there, but when you come to Beginners or Intermediate Service, or Jewish history, and other subjects. There KJ, you're part of the family,” commented attended a Friday Night Live service and were Rabbinic interns, educators, and, Rabbi Weinstock. This approach has dinner. One recent dinner attendee ultimately, directors for the Beginners attracted a surge in interest in the Beginners remarked, “Why can’t all shul dinners have Program. Thousands of Jews came through Program -with a reputation that is spreading this much energy?” This year marked the the various programs. Some stayed at KJ far and wide. “They have the best Friday inauguration of the weekly Intermediate while, for others, the Beginners Program night dinners in town, and you really feel a Service in addition to the Beginners was the first taste of Judaism that would be sense of belonging when you’re at KJ,” said Service. The Intermediate Service is a full further explored elsewhere. one participant. service with Torah reading. It is much more TRANSFORMING KJ SYNERGY user-friendly with more announcements to Within the KJ community, the effects of One of the recent innovations in the KJ help participants follow along, time for the Beginners Program were impossible to Beginners Program has been working with questions and answers, some explanation, miss. Beginners became members. Some other organizations to provide the best and a lot of singing led by the inimitable are raising families in the community today. events to meet the religious needs of the Shilo Kramer. It is perfect for those who What began at the High Holy Day service participants. Chabad of the Upper East want to improve their abilities in following or around a friendly Shabbat table Side, NJOP, One Family Fund, and others the davening or who want a more transformed an individual, a family, and an have run events with KJ to enhance the informative and song-filled service. “The entire shul. In words that appeared on these level of programming. A special bond idea is to offer something for everyone. very pages more than 13 years ago: exists with Isralight, the Israeli-based We're all beginners - each of us is simply at We are proud that Kehilath Jeshurun is educational organization. Isralight's a different stage of the journey. We're all making available to the Congregation and leadership - including Rabbi David Aaron starting from somewhere and, hopefully, the wider community a service of this and Rav Binny Freedman have headlined progressing,” remarked Rabbi Weinstock. nature. It merits the support and KJ events and spoken in the community, BEAPARTOFIT encouragement of all members of the and “Soul in the City” - a series of events The KJ Beginners Program is a force in community… and lectures - was launched this year. our Congregation, in the Jewish community In the words of Rabbi Lookstein, “The Events included lectures on provocative of the Upper East Side, and beyond. It is a KJ Beginners Program helps provide an topics, a Chanukah Bash, and a Chaim positive force working to raise Jewish essential vitality that keeps the Dovid concert. “The goal has been to liven knowledge and awareness and inspire Congregation vibrant and youthful. It is a up our events with an element of others to be a part of that mission. All are reminder to us all of the need to continue spirituality that Isralight provides. It's been encouraged to try a class, attend the growing religiously.” Under the careful great for our programs and the entire Beginners or Intermediate Service, and host supervision of the KJ rabbinic leadership community,” notes Rabbi Weinstock. a beginner for a Shabbat meal. You may and professional staff, the Beginners AND YET… just find that it’s more than just a program; Program has made a difference in our In the words of the Beginners it can change your life - and the lives of beloved shul and beyond. Program's founder, George Rohr, “We have countless others, too. NEW DIRECTIONS barely scratched the surface. For every In the summer of 2003, Rabbi Elie beginner who has enjoyed a positive J KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 17

KJ YOUTH DEPARTMENT ANIGHT IN VENICE: A LOOK BACK AT KJ’S ANNUAL DINNER Led by its innovative and organized On Saturday night, December 4, the Venetian canals. Foremost Caterers Youth Director, Aaron Kaplan, the KJ Youth 2004, KJ's members enjoyed an exciting served an Italian feast, while KJ member Department provides the community’s Venetian evening in the Ramaz Upper Josh Glatt and his firm, The New York children with a multiplicity of Jewish School to socialize and raise money for Fun Factory, provided games of chance interactive learning experiences which are our synagogue. Nearly 300 congregants and music. The highlight of the evening simultaneously fun and meaningful. The attended this exciting evening which was was the Casino Auction, chaired by three-way partnership between children, one of KJ's most profitable dinners to date. Marilyn Adler and Mark Todes, which parents and staff makes KJ the place “Where Dinner co-chairs Doina Bryskin, offered guests the chance to win more than Torah and Fun are One.” Some Caroline Massel and Sheera Moffson two dozen raffle prizes, including programming highlights: broke new ground for the KJ dinner while vacations, jewelry and tickets to coveted 1) “KJBL,” our annual winter building on the success of last year's sporting events. The solicitation basketball league, tipped-off its season with format change. The co-chairs believed committee, chaired by Deena Shiff and over 100 participating children from grades that the informality of last year's dinner Barbara Zimet, built attendance and raised 1-8, all of whom honed basketball skills with met the community's demand for a more funds. There was something for everyone friends while learning to appreciate relaxed evening. Aside from creating an at this "Evening in Venice." teamwork and fair play. elegant and fun evening, the co-chairs The co-chairs wish to thank the 2) The Purim Carnival on March 25th is worked to increase community attendance dozens of people who helped solicit a favorite event, what with inflatables, and were particularly proud that the dinner attendance, gather raffle prizes and booths (many of which made and staffed by was attended by congregants of all ages. arrange the prizes on the evening of the the community’s teens), prizes, snacks, and, The atmosphere of this year's dinner event. Most importantly, thank you to all of course, a costume contest. was upbeat and lively from the start. The of KJ's members who supported and 3) Hello Yellow is a great opportunity excitement began weeks beforehand with attended the dinner. The event helps the for families to learn about the holidays a postcard from Venice and invitations to shul continue to provide the wide array of through art. Children make some projects to all KJ members, designed by Randy programming and services that our take home, and others that are brought to Krevat. Andy Charles transformed the community is fortunate to enjoy. hospital patients. Don’t miss the Pesach Upper School into an authentic Piazza by session on April 10th! 4) “KJSL,” our spring softball league, ISRAEL ACTION COMMITTEE: SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! looks forward to Opening Day under the sun in Central Park on May 8th. KJ's Israel Action Committee is rallied the community to support terror 5) On Sunday night, June 12th, we will soliciting volunteers to help with 2005 victims; and did much to empower KJ study Shavuot Torah together at the Tikun programming. Our goal is to inform and members to help Israel. Leyl - fortified by loads of ice cream - until galvanize the KJ community in particular, We have ambitious goals for 2005 the wee hours of the following morning. and the New York Jewish community in and need your help to make a significant Assistant Youth Director Mickey general, to take action in support of Israel difference for Israel. Getting involved, be Blechner continues to contribute mightily in across the spectrum of its economic, it a little or a lot, with the KJ Israel Action her capacity as Director of the Early political, cultural, educational, social, and Committee is a good way to channel your Childhood Program, joined by several other public relations activities. desire to do something to help Israel in Stern College students who run Shabbat In years past, under the leadership of these challenging times. groups and other programs while serving as outgoing chairman Raanan Agus, the Please contact Chairs Michael Kagan role models for our young children. We are Committee helped KJ members stay 212-701-7993 and Barry Best 212-816- also fortunate to have two outstanding Bnei informed on Israel-related news; 9214, or write to [email protected] Akiva Shlichot, Hana Dafna and Michal promoted mentoring of Israeli businesses; Ben-Shabat, whose Bnei Akiva Shabbaton in January enabled the Youth Department -- and through it the broader community -- to reach new heights in regards to developing ruach and a love for Israel. Many parents have generously contributed in 5765 by way of coaching, supervising, chaperoning, offering helpful advice and proffering constructive feedback, and to all we say “thank you” for partnering with us for the betterment of our community’s children. Kehilath Jeshurun Youth Basketball League. Page 18 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN KJ AM HASEFER BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB Following a number of stimulating writings, The Passions of the Matriarchs discussion, which will take place at the fall programs at which books of reveals the underlying emotions of the home of Susan and Robert Blinken, 440 importance to the Jewish community were mothers of the Jewish People, and provides East 79th Street, between 1st and York discussed and where, on a number of a fascinating analysis of a vitally important Avenues. occasions, distinguished authors presented subject. Irwin Robins will be the their books (Dara Horn, In The Image; moderator. Parenthetically, Dr. Aranoff- Tova Mirvis, The Outside World; and Tuchman leads a women-only class on Phyllis Chesler, The New Anti-Semitism), Ecclesiastes at KJ each Thursday morning KJ's Am HaSefer Book Discussion Club is at 8:30 AM and has done so for many pleased to announce its upcoming years. Bashert programming schedule: On Sunday evening, May 15th, at On Sunday evening, March 13, we are 8:00 PM, at the home of Drs. Diana and honored to present Rabbi Haskel Robert Friedman at 1075 Park Avenue Lookstein reviewing Natan Sharansky's #10D, Am HaSefer is pleased to present critically acclaimed new book, The Case Andrea Simon, author of Bashert: A Andrea Simon’s for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Granddaughter's Holocaust Quest. A The entire KJ community is urged to Overcome Tyranny & Terror. Sharansky loving eulogy to lost family, Bashert take advantage of these wonderful (Israel's Minister for Jerusalem and follows the author's personal search for opportunities to discuss some of the most Diaspora Affairs, and an awardee of the provocative contemporary books of Congressional Gold Medal of Freedom) importance to the Jewish People. We examines nondemocratic societies to would like to take this opportunity to thank reveal the mechanics of tyranny that those KJ members who have served as sustain them. President George W. Bush program moderators in the past, as well as read the book and has urged others to do so those who have generously offered the use as well, apparently even making it required of their homes for these programs. reading for his administration (Secretary of The Case for Democracy State Condoleezza Rice quoted the book during her Senate confirmation hearings). Sharansky explains why democracy is not beyond any nation's reach. The program will begin at 8:00 PM at the home of Adele God on the Quad and Ronald Tauber, 885 Park Avenue at Natan Sharansky’s 78th Street, Apt. 2A. information about her grandmother's KJ Members and authors Dr. Shera family who were tragically killed in the Aranoff-Tuchman and Sandra Rapoport Holocaust. Through her extensive will be our special guests when the Am research, Ms. Simon's volume uncovers

HaSefer Club presents a review of their groundbreaking facts about the little- Naomi Schaefer Riley’s new and exciting book The Passions of the publicized 1942 massacres of 50,000 Jews Matriarchs on Sunday evening, April 3rd, in the Belarus forest of Brona Gora. TTENTION LL at 8:00 PM at the home of Sue and Irwin We are also delighted to announce that A A Robins, 177 East 77th Street. Drawing on Sunday evening, June 19th, KJ's Am KJ MEMBERS WHO ARE extensively upon classical biblical Hasefer will have the privilege of hearing ORLD AR commentaries and Talmudic & Rabbinic from Naomi Schaefer Riley, the author of W W II God on the Quad: How Religious Colleges VETERANS Are Changing America. Ms. Riley's new book presents a "fascinating With the upcoming 60th anthropological glimpse" (Publishers anniversaries, in May and September Weekly) into the growing world of respectively, of V-E and V-J days, the religious higher education. The author, a Congregation is planning a program to frequent contributor to The Wall Street honor living synagogue members who Journal, the Boston Globe, and National served in the armed services in World Review, is an adjunct fellow at the Ethics War II. If you are, or know of, a KJ and Public Policy Center, and also happens Member who is a veteran of World War to be the sister of Mrs. Rebecca Cypess. II, please call KJ’s Administrator Dr. Gilbert N. Kahn will moderate the Leonard Silverman at: 212-774-5680 by The Passions of the Matriarchs April 30. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 19

2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6 Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Book of Remembrance SHAVUOT Once again during the spring, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun will publish a BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE in which the names of departed dear ones are recorded by their living relatives who recite Yizkor for them four times a year. At the Yizkor service there is a prayer which says AND that an offering has been made in memory of those for whom Yizkor was recited. Members of the congregation and the community-at-large may authorize us to publish the names of their departed relatives by making a token contribution of $18 or more for each name to be TIKUN LEYL memorialized. Please use the form below if you wish us to record names for you. The Book will go to press on Monday, May 9, so that it will be ready in time for Shavuot. SUNDAY NIGHT,JUNE 12 Enclosed please find my Yizkor offering* for the entire year in memory of those listed below, Candlelighting 8:09 PM who are to be recorded in the KJ BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE published by the congregation. Evening services at 8:20 PM ‰ Please duplicate last year’s listing(s) Offering $______for ______people. Shavuot Dinner at 9:00 PM Please add the following: FULL NAME IN ENGLISH (PLEASE PRINT) OFFERING Name ______$ ______Opening Class at 11:00 PM Name ______$ ______followed by All-night Learning Name ______$ ______and Sunrise Minyan at 4:40 AM Name ______$ ______YOUR NAME ______MONDAY,JUNE 13 ADDRESS ______2nd Shacharit at 9:00 AM PHONE ______Evening Services at 8:25 PM ‰ Please check here if you did not have a listing last year. *This offering is a token of reverence and is designed to be within reach of all. Candlelighting after 9:11 PM We suggest a contribution of $18 or more for each name. This form should be returned to our office by Monday, May 2. TUESDAY,JUNE 14 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE... Morning Services at 9:00 AM PLANNED GIVING Evening Services at 8:25 PM Yom Tov ends at 9:12 PM Many people believe that gifts to may be able to obtain an income tax charity, including simple bequests under a charitable deduction based upon the fair Will, are driven primarily by tax market value of the insurance policy. DEDICATE considerations. We do not agree. We Thereafter, your contributions to the believe that the desire to do good for others, synagogue of funds that will be used to pay Members of the Congregation and the fulfillment of the mitzvah of tzedakah, the policy premiums will be deductible by others are invited to honor a friend or and not taxes or financial considerations, is you for income tax purposes. relative, celebrate a milestone event or the primary impetus for charitable donors. You can also simply leave a legacy to memorialize a loved one by dedicating Nevertheless, there are tax and financial KJ under your Will. Your legacy may be Chumashim or Siddurim. benefits that can be obtained through the expressed as a dollar amount or as a CHUMASHIM - $45 each careful structuring of charitable donations, percentage of your estate. You can also SIDDURIM - $25 each and these benefits should not be ignored. designate the synagogue as the beneficiary Call Alice Smokler KJ has therefore established a of your retirement plan, IRA or annuity. at 212-774-5670 charitable Planned Giving Program under After death, IRAs, pension and 401(k) plan which you may make a contribution that accounts, and annuities are frequently will benefit KJ and at the same time provide subject to onerous estate and income taxes. As our Year of Mourning you with valuable tax or financial benefits. Leaving such an account to KJ can benefit Draws to a Close, “Planned Giving” generally refers to a plan the synagogue at minimal after-tax cost to My Sister and I of benefiting a charity while at the same your heirs. Want to Thank time obtaining income, annuity or tax KJ has a Planned Giving committee Everyone in the Community benefits. For example, you can establish a consisting of professionals knowledgeable charitable remainder trust that can provide in the estate, tax and charitable giving areas Who Expressed Such you or a relative with a lifetime income or who can speak to you or your financial Warmth and Kindness annuity interest, and at the end of the trust advisor about the benefits of your During the Shiva Period. term, the trust remainder will be payable to participating in KJ's Planned Giving Sincerely, the synagogue. Depending upon how the Program. Please contact the Synagogue trust is structured, you should be able to Administrator, Leonard Silverman, at 212- obtain a charitable income or estate tax 774-5680 or [email protected] to find out Bill Rosner deduction. more about being a part of the KJ Planned Sandra Nachtome Alternatively, you can donate an Giving Program. insurance policy on your life to KJ. You Page 20 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN BNAI MITZVAH

DAVID ERRICO-NAGAR MIRIAM CLEEMAN JULIA MENCHE Mazal Tov to Penny and Moshe Errico- Mazal Tov to Deborah and Dr. James Mazal Tov to Paula and Dr. David Menche Nagar on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, David, Cleeman on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, on the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their which took place on December 10 at the KJ Miriam, which took place on Parashat daughter, Julia, which will take place on Intermediate Service. David read Parashat B'Shalach, Jan. 21-22, at the Marriot Hotel in Sunday, April 3, at Kehilath Jeshurun, where a Miketz in the style of his father's family from Washington, DC. Mazal tov also to the proud Torah will be dedicated in her honor. Julia, who Yemen. Marking the occasion, all in attendance grandfather, Mr. Abe Cleeman. In addition to will deliver a Dvar Torah on “The Torah as a were given a special gift of a handmade book leyning the entire Parsha, Miriam delivered two Tree of Life,” is a student in the seventh grade at explaining the service. David is a student in the Divrei Torah, on Kriat Yam Suf and on the the Ramaz Middle School. seventh grade at Manhattan Day School. personality of Miriam HaNeviah. Miriam is a seventh grade student at the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy in suburban Maryland.

JOSHUA BRILL ALEXANDER SWIECA Mazal Tov to Judith Abel and Michael Mazal Tov to Estee and Henry Swieca on Brill on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, SARAH EPSTEIN son, Joshua, which will take place on June 4 in Alexander, which will take place on May 21, at Mazal Tov to Rachel and Dr. Gerald the Main Synagogue. He will read Parashat Atlantic Beach. Alexander, a student in the Epstein on the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their Bamidbar and the Haftorah, and will deliver a seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School, will daughter, Sarah, which will take place on May Dvar Torah. Joshua is a student in the seventh read Parashat Behar. 28 at the Women’s Tefilah Group in the Max J. grade at the Ramaz Middle School. Etra Chapel. Mazal tov as well to the proud K OSHERGOURMETMART. COM grandmother, Mrs. Jean Blumenthal. Sarah will leyn Parashat Bechukotai and read the Haftorah. "Kosher food from She is a student in the sixth grade at the Ramaz across the web" Middle School. Over 700 products from all corners of the world - Israel, France, Japan, Italy, England and the US. Pareve cakes for kiddushes and simchas, A. J. BANON a full line of Japanese products, Mazal Tov to Louise and Sidney Banon on chocolates, fois gras, truffles, the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, coffees, teas, Kosher L'Pesach Alexander, which will take place on June 20 at and Chalav Yisrael foods. the Kotel in Jerusalem. A.J. will read Parashat Gifts for birthdays and Shelach and will deliver a Dvar Torah. anniversaries; custom gift baskets Alexander is a student in the seventh grade at made in any price range for any the Ramaz Middle School. occasion.

We will donate a percentage In preparing the Bulletin, we welcome all of orders made with code: KJ members’ announcements of communal, KEHILAJERU001 academic and professional achievements. Contact Alyssa Kaplan at 732-779-1046 Please e-mail [email protected] or mail it to the or [email protected] synagogue, marked “ATTN: KJ Bulletin” KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 21 BNAI MITZVAH

AARON BERGMAN CAROLINE KOPPEL JOSHUA LEWITTES Mazal Tov to Dr. Lisa Handler Bergman Mazal Tov to Lynette and Steven Koppel Mazal Tov to Jane and Michael Lewittes and Barry Bergman on the forthcoming Bar on the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, Mitzvah of their son, Aaron, which will take daughter, Caroline, which will take place on Joshua, which will take place on May 14, at place on April 9 in the Main Synagogue. Aaron April 25, at Robinson's Arch at the Kotel in Congregation Orach Chaim. Joshua will read will read Parashat Tazria and will deliver a Dvar Jerusalem. Mazal Tov as well to Caroline’s Parashat Emor, the Haftorah, daven Musaf and Torah related to the Parsha. Aaron is a student proud grandmother, Yvonne Koppel. Caroline will deliver a Dvar Torah. Joshua is a student in in the seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle will read the Torah on the first day of Chol the seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School. School. Hamoed Passover, and will also present a Dvar Torah on our matriarch Rivkah. Caroline is a student in the sixth grade at the Ramaz Middle School.

HUGO UVEGI TALIA LEFKOWITZ Mazal Tov to Clarissa and Harry Uvegi on Mazal Tov to Elana and Jay Lefkowitz on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their son, the forthcoming Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Hugo, which will take place on the first day of Talia, which will take place on June 11 at Shavuot, June 13, at the Abraham Joshua Congregation Darkhei Noam. Talia will leyn DANIEL RUBIN Heschel High School. Mazal tov as well to the aliyot, read the Haftorah and lead part of the Mazal Tov to Carolyn and Rabbi Eliezer proud grandparents, Anita and Robert Payne. davening. She will also deliver a Dvar Torah Rubin on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their Hugo will read the Torah as well as the related to her Haftorah, which is the story of the son, Daniel, which will take place on June 11 in Haftorah, and will also deliver a Dvar Torah. birth of Samson. Talia is a student in the sixth the Main Synagogue. Daniel will read Parashat Marking the occasion, Hugo will also read grade at the Ramaz Middle School. Naso and the Haftorah. Daniel is a student in the seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School. Parashat Naso on June 9 at the Abraham Joshua Heschel Middle School, where he is a student in the seventh grade. Piano, Guitar, Theory... lessons in your home Unique Party with Aryeh Har-Even Attire for Girls, composer, educator Pre-Teens and graduate of the University of Toronto, Juniors Faculty of Music & the Royal Conservatory of Music Custom Design and Ready-To-Wear Gowns - Dresses and Suits all levels z all styles For Bat Mitzvahs MARK RAPAPORT “CD of my new family musical and all Special Occasions Mazal Tov to Drs. Charmaine and David on the story of Moses NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 12-5 Rapaport on the forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of coming soon!” their son, Mark, which will take place on June 17 Rye Ridge Plaza 25 in the Main Synagogue. He will be reading Rye Brook, NY 10573 from Parashat Shelach and will deliver a Dvar (212) 252-5340 Tel. 914-690-1593 Torah related to the Parsha. Mark is a student in www.Har-Even.com Fax 914-690-1327 the seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School. E-mail: [email protected] Page 22 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN In Memoriam CHARLES CENSOR LOLA KATZ At an age close to 100, Charles Censor had been a fixture in After an illness of several years, Lola Katz, a hero who our Congregation for many years. He loved KJ and he was very survived the Holocaust, passed from this world leaving her proud of the education that Ramaz offered to his son. beloved husband Joseph Katz, her son Gregg Katz, and two other A man of exceptional intellect and erudition, he was one of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to grieve over the most consistent in attendance at adult education classes and the loss. Am HaSefer meetings. He always came with his late wife, Lola Katz was born in Poland and was a refugee for much of Theresa. He was also very generous to the Congregation year in her life in Manchuria, Shanghai, Paris, Switzerland, and Cuba and year out through our Annual Synagogue Appeal. before finally coming to America. She was an elegant, regal lady A European gentleman, he was pious, dignified and who liked nothing more than to serve others and offer help when impeccably mannered. He was widely respected in the needed. She was a wonderful wife to her husband, making a Congregation by young and old alike. kosher home for him and preparing a Shabbat table every week. She made sure that her children receive a yeshiva education and MUNI HAMMER she was so gratified that her grandchildren in New York were Muni Hammer died in February, barely six months after the graduated from Ramaz. passing of his beloved wife, Dorothy. He was 92 years of age Her signature was the beautiful smile on her face which and it was clear that life without his beloved could not be radiated warmth and love to all. We shall all miss her. meaningful. Muni was a stalwart of our Congregation and SUNNY SALZMAN Ramaz for just about half a century, since his two children began in our kindergarten. She was a woman of unusual beauty and elegance, and the The Hammers were generous contributors to Ramaz School, wife of the late Nathan Salzman, himself a beloved President of active in the Parents Council Dinners, and also generous in their our Congregation. She was always dressed magnificently as she support of the Congregation. There was never a cause in this accompanied her husband to congregational activities. community in which they were not very actively involved. Sunny Salzman was also well read and highly intelligent. A refugee of the Holocaust, Muni had to start from scratch She had very definite opinions on politics, and she was here in the United States and he used all of his resourcefulness passionate about her love for Israel and her concern for its well- and intelligence to become a success in the garment industry. He being. She was very proud of the fact that her daughter and was respected in the business world even as he was beloved by granddaughter were both Ramaz students from kindergarten his children, his children-in-law, and his grandchildren. We shall through graduation. all miss him greatly. We have all lost a very good friend.

NATHALIE HERMAN J

At the age of 92, Nathalie Herman, one of the granddaughters 80 YEARS AGO AT CONGREGATION KJ.... of Rabbi Moses Z. Margolies (the RaMaZ), was the oldest continuous worshiper in our synagogue. She occupied the same seat that she sat in as a young girl. She was extraordinarily proud of her ancestry. When one thinks of Nathalie Herman one thinks of first- class: beauty, elegance, style. On Seventh Avenue where she worked for decades into her mid 80’s, she was a grande dame - pint-size but grande, respected and beloved by all. Her greatest love was her family at which she stood at the very center. She was always the first one to help, to counsel, and simply to be there whenever needed. In her own way, she was also deeply religious. Many of us can recall her standing for most of Yom Kippur at the front of the balcony praying for her This invitation, dated 1924, reads: “You are cordially invited to be the guest of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun at the loved ones. Banquet in honor of Chief Rabbi Abraham J. Kook of Her Hebrew name was Nechama and we pray that her son, Palestine, Chasan Torah, and our worthy Rabbi M. S. KJ member Jonathan Herman, together with her entire family, Margolies, Chasan Breshith, Saturday afternoon, October will be consoled by the memories of her wonderful standards in the twenty-fifth at three thirty o’clock.” life.

CREATE AN ENDURING LEGACY Please consider participating in the Congregation’s Endowment and Planned Giving Program, through which you can create an enduring legacy of active participation in KJ. Contact Leonard Silverman at 212-774-5680 or [email protected] for information. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 23 WITHIN OUR FAMILY BIRTHS Howard and Helene Fiegelman of New City, NY. Nicole Fisher and Jonathan Boyarsky on the passing Mazal Tov to: Jonathan Staiman on his engagement to Lisa of their grandfather, Irving Boyarsky. Alan and Shera Aranoff Tuchman on the birth of a Isabella of Brooklyn. Rachell Maidenbaum Gober on the passing of her granddaughter, Natalia Meshi, to their children Beth Dr. Phyllis and Mark Speiser on the engagement of mother, and Randi, Rebecca and Benjamin Gober on Samuels and Ari Tuchman. their son, Eliyahu David (Ramaz Class of 2000), to the passing of their grandmother, Esther Maidenbaum Tali Rosenblatt and Sender Cohen on the birth of a Eva Amsellem, daughter of Miriam and Lucien Schreiber. son, Aron Binyamin. Amsellem, formerly of Nice, France, now of Ashdod, Rachel ("Rae") Goldman on the passing of her Michelle and Eric Creizman on the birth of a son, Israel. The couple are students at Bar Ilan University, daughter, Barbara Ostow. Judah Leonard. Mazal Tov as well to the proud and are planning to live in Israel. Isaac Herzog, on the passing of his mother, Penina grandparents, Vivian and Lawrence Creizman. May their weddings take place in happiness and Herzog. Shlomit and Chaim Edelstein on the birth of a blessing. Marko Issever on the passing of his grandmother, grandson, Moshe Nachum, to their children Elizabeth MARRIAGES Dudu Barokas Erbes. and Ariel Edelstein, in Boston. Mazal tov to: Benjamin Klapper on the passing of his father, Rosie and Dr. Mark Friedman on the birth of a Josh Abelson on his marriage to Susanna Leigh. Bernard Klapper. grandson, Shlomo Dovid, to their daughter Davida Steven Arenson on his marriage to Brenda Bowen. Dr. Jeffrey Margolin on the passing of his mother, (Ramaz '95) and Marc Yehaskel. Mazal Tov as well to Steven’s parents, Lucille and Alice Margolin. Allen and Elisa Gage on the birth of twins, a girl Joseph Arenson. Israel Max on the passing of his father, Rabbi and a boy, Lauren Esther and Alexander Samuel. Andrew Duell on his marriage to Karen Lieber. Kalman Max. Mazal tov as well to the proud grandparents, Doina Mrs. Gloria Mosesson on the marriage of her son, Kami Merabi on the passing of his grandfather, and Dr. Larry Bryskin. Neil, to Dr. Regina Zimmerman, daughter of Nina and Baba Mousa Cohen. Dr. Carin and Eric Gribetz on the birth of a Manuel Zimmerman, of Tucson, Arizona. Barrie Modlin and Adam Modlin, on the passing of daughter, Alexa Malia. Dr. and Mrs. Morris Platt on the marriage of their Barrie’s father and Adam’s grandfather, Joe Modlin. Nancy and Edward Karan on the birth of a son, daughter, Leora, to Dr. Daniell Mishaan. Judy Podell on the passing of her mother, Ann Jordan Samuel. Ellen and David Scheinfeld on the marriage of their Rothenberg. Caren and Sam Kohl on the birth of twin boys, son, Capt. Moses Scheinfeld, to Rivka Levin, daughter Hannah Rosenbaum Shapiro on the passing of her Abraham Nathan and Ezra Phillip. Mazal Tov as well of Mrs. Devorah Levin, of Los Angeles. mother, Nette Rosenbaum. to the proud grandparents, Mina and Ted Rein. COMMUNAL HONORS Brigitte Rosenthal and Nadine Rosenthal, on the Sharon and Michael Koppel, and to our very Dr. Jenny Batlay Block and her daughter passing of Brigitte's mother and Nadine's special Yvonne Koppel, upon the birth, respectively, of Marcelline Block were invited to a special reception grandmother, Suzanne Jacob Roos. a son and grandson, Jeremy Andrew, whose Hebrew honoring England’s Princess Royal. Sandra Rothschild on the passing of her father, name is Shimon, in memory of the late Walter Koppel. Karin Katz will be honored on Sunday, May 15 Meyer Simon. Alyssa and Michael Mandel on the birth of a by Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit Bonnie Stern on the passing of her father, Dr. daughter, Mia Tanya. organization dedicated to providing support for Samuel Berson. Esther Edelstein Mazor on the birth of a young Jewish women with breast cancer. Mrs. Steven Stern on the passing of his mother, Irene granddaughter, Elinoar Rose, born to her daughter Audrey Lookstein is one of the chairs of the Stern. Tanya Leora and Chanan Posner. luncheon. For more information on the event, Gerard Tugendhaft on the passing of his brother, Mrs. Gloria Mosesson on the birth of a please call 866-474-2774. Manfred "Freddy" Tugendhaft. granddaughter, Chloe Rose, to her children Carol and Janie Schwalbe will be honored as “Alumna of the May they be comforted among all those who mourn Joseph Teig. Year” at the forthcoming dinner of her alma mater, for Zion and Jerusalem. Anna Angert and Alexander Popivker on the birth The Yeshiva of Flatbush. of a son, Arthur Abraham. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS KJ MEMBER ENIA PROPP’S Heather and Jerry Siegelman on the birth of a son, Congratulations to: ART PUBLISHED IN A Leo Maxwell. Marcelline Block, daughter of Dr. Jenny Batlay Carla and Steven Tanz on the birth of a son, Max Block, who was awarded a M.A. in French literature BEAUTIFUL BOOK Samuel. Mazal Tov as well to the proud grandparents, from Princeton University where she is a Ph.D. We are proud to announce the publication Judith and Dr. Alfred Tanz. candidate and where she taught two courses. May these children grow up in the finest tradition Jonathan (Yoni) Oppenheim, son of Mr. and Mrs. of Enia’s World: The Art of Eugenie Alter of Torah, chupah, and maasim tovim. E. Magnus Oppenheim, who was a presenter at the Propp. It is a beautiful presentation of some BNAI MITZVAH "International Conference of Jewish Education" of Enia’s life history, with gorgeous Mazal Tov to Tovah and Maurice Kaufman on the sponsored by The Joseph Lookstein Center for Jewish photographs of rooms in her various homes forthcoming Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Aviah, Education of the Diaspora of Bar-Ilan University. and magnificent collage art work of every which will take place in Israel on Shabbat Hagadol. Yoni is a 2004 graduate of the N.Y.U. Tisch School of variety. It is a symphony in color which ENGAGEMENT Arts. graphically depicts the work of a gifted artist. Mazal Tov to: PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Enia has graciously offered to devote any Marie and Robert Briefel on the engagement of Congratulations to: their daughter, Aviva, to David Hecht, son of Dr. Israel Friedman, the son of the sainted Boyaner proceeds from the sale of this book in Judaica Sidney Hecht and Dr. Sandra Ouzer-Hecht of Rebbe and brother-in-law of Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, Classics by Doina to the Congregation. The Charlottesville and Rochester. who was honored by the Rivhiner Yeshiva at its annual book costs $35 and will make a wonderful Rachel and Jimmy Davidson on the engagement of dinner on the occasion of his 90th birthday. addition to anyone’s home. their son, Daniel, to Adrienne Wecksell, daughter of Iris Margolin, who was appointed Manager of the Joel and Marjorie Wecksell, of East Rockaway, NY. UJA Manhattan Women's Campaign. Ms. Margolin The wedding is planned for July 3rd, after his joins UJA-Federation after a successful career serving 212-769-4400 graduation from the Kellogg School of Business at in the capacity of Chief Operations Officer and Chief Northwestern University. Information Officer in both the public and private PLAZA JEWISH Lynnette and Jerry Gruenhut on the engagement of sectors. OMMUNITY HAPEL their son, Jonathan, to Esther Sternfield, daughter of Charmaine Rapaport, M.D., has been named C C Myrna and Allan Sternfield, of Jerusalem. Mazal tov Trustee of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis Andrew Fier, Director as well to the proud grandparents, Shirley and Paul and Dynamic Psychiatry, a 3-year term. Schulder. CONDOLENCES Amsterdam Avenue and 91st Street Sharon and Asher Levitsky on the engagement of Our condolences to: SERVICES AVAILABLE IN FLORIDA Asher's son, Joshua, to Amy Feigelman, daughter of Neal Boyarsky on the passing of his father, and 1-800-227-3974 Page 24 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

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