May 2015 | IYAR / SIVAN 5775 VOL. 65 NO. 9
The Community Synagogue is a vibrant, caring and inclusive Reform congregation that inspires meaningful relationships with one another, the larger community and with God.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OUR SYNAGOGUE: AT A CROSSROAD Jack Mandel
When I became President almost two years ago, I promised transparency and openness so that every congregant would have an please join understanding of what it takes to run this the celebration synagogue. HONORING Up to this point, we managed to keep this ship of prayer, learning and love on an even Shari Isserles & Shelley Roff keel. We knew, and financial projections have confirmed, that there could come a day when for inspiring we would have to face the problem of not having enough revenue to maintain our high our future standards in every area of operation.
generations My friends, that day has come. In preparing Fabulous Dinner • Entertainment our synagogue budget for 2015/2016 (July 1, Amazing DJ • Silent Auction 2015 thru June 30, 2016), we currently face a deficit of $160,000. Compared with the Sunday, May 31, 2015 budget for 2014/2015, the proposed budget does not contain any substantial increase in 12 Sivan 5775 expenses in any area but one, and that area is 4:00-7:00 PM Youth Engagement. Your Board of Trustees previously recognized the importance of creating a strong Youth Engagement program to help our pre-teens and teens remain FESTIVE ATTIRE connected to Jewish values, traditions, our Visit www.commsyn.org to synagogue and the Jewish people. purchase tickets All the other increases—the quiet ones, the ones that sneak up on you—include costs that we all have to bear….contractual salary increases, health insurance, general Look for Gala insurance, snow removal, repairs, cost of Quotables living for employees, etc. Gala throughout Quotables this edition So how do we resolve this situation? There are only two ways to eliminate a deficit: increase your income and/or cut expenses. ways to participate Increasing income should be easy, however ATTEND THE GALA (Adult: $118, Under 21: $54, Under 5: complementary) for the past six years, with an increase in PLACE A JOURNAL AD BY MAY 1 membership by about 50 families, our BECOME A SPONSOR continued on page 3 WORSHIP SERVICES T’fillot (516) 883-3144 Telephone SHABBAT ACHAREI MOT~K’DOSHIM • 렠 (516) 883-4203 Fax Friday, May 1 www.commsyn.org Erev Shabbat (Main Sanctuary)...... 8:00 pm Kabbalat Torah – “Why I Am a Jew” Services led by our Kabbalat Torah Rabbi (Confirmation) class and POWTY Teen Foundation members Irwin Zeplowitz Saturday, May 2 (Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27; Haftarah: Amos 9:7 - 15) [email protected] Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 10:30 am Bar Mitzvah – Charles Dash Rabbi Havurah – Informal Worship (Beit T’filah)...... 10:30 am Danny Burkeman [email protected] SHABBAT EMOR • Friday, May 8 Rabbi Emeritus Martin Rozenberg Erev Shabbat (Main Sanctuary)...... 6:30 pm [email protected] “Second Shabbes” - Family Services Teacher Recognition Shabbat & Congregational Family services (with the special Cantor participation of our 2nd Grade students) Claire Franco Saturday, May 9 (Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23; Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31) [email protected] Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 10:30 am B’nai Mitzvah: Michael Hellerman & Ella Penson Cantor Emeritus Havurah – Informal Worship (Beit T’filah)...... 10:30 am Jacob Yaron SHABBAT BEHAR~BEHUKKOTAI • ~ Executive Director Friday, May 15 Joanne Fried Erev Shabbat (Main Sanctuary)...... 8:00 pm [email protected] Rabbi Burkeman: “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” Saturday, May 16 (Leviticus 25:1 – 27:34; Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19 – 17:14) Early Childhood Center Director Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 9:00 am Shelley Roff Bar Mitzvah: Jonathan Mandel [email protected] Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 10:30 am Early Childhood Center Assistant Director B’nai Mitzvah: Ethan Montaigne & Rachel Silverstein Elizabeth Kessler Havurah – Informal Worship (Beit T’filah)...... 10:30 am [email protected] SHABBAT B’MIDBAR • Director of Education Friday, May 22 Shari Isserles Erev Shabbat (Main Sanctuary)...... 8:00 pm [email protected] “Shabbat Rocks” - A unique musical Shabbat experience Saturday, May 23 (Numbers 1:1 – 4:20; Haftarah: Hosea 2:1 – 22) Director of Youth Engagement Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 10:30 am Lindsay Ganci B’nai Mitzvah: Zachary Goldstein & Benjamin Siskind [email protected] Havurah – Informal Worship (Beit T’filah)...... 10:30 am President Jack Mandel SHAVUOT • [email protected] Saturday, May 23 Erev Shavuot (Board Room)...... 7:30 pm Brotherhood President Tikkun Leyl Shavuot – A unique evening of study & spiritual growth with Rabbis Spencer Cohen Zeplowitz and Burkeman, and Rabbi Mendelson-Graff (Port Jewish Center) [email protected] Sunday, May 24 Yom Tov Morning Services (Main Sanctuary)...... 9:00 am Sisterhood President Including a Blessing of Babies Born in the Past Year & Yizkor, Breakfast following Yvette Bergman [email protected] SHABBAT NASO • Newsletter Editor/Designer Friday, May 29 Nancy Tejo Erev Shabbat (Main Sanctuary)...... 8:00 pm [email protected] Rabbi Zeplowitz – Torah discussion on “A Purpose-Driven Life” Saturday, May 30 (Numbers 4:21 – 7:89; Haftarah – Judges 13:2 – 25) Affiliated with the Shabbat Morning (Main Sanctuary)...... 10:30 am B’nai Mitzvah: Benjamin Hegarty & Lindsey Feinstein Havurah – Informal Worship (Beit T’filah)...... 10:30 am
2 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections PRESIDENT’S LETTER Continued from pg. 1 Oneg Shabbat revenue has remained flat. What that 2016/2017 is being means is that though we have more prepared, serious ,ca dbg members in our congregation, our revenue consideration per member family has decreased. I will be made to MAY 1 must ask you once again to please consider reduction of staff Amy Dash & family and friends of increasing your financial commitment and/or reduction Charles on the occasion of his to our synagogue with donations to the or complete becoming Bar Mitzvah. Synagogue Fund or with a voluntary elimination of increase in dues. programs currently MAY 8 in operation. Jackie & Andy Mandel and family and The other option would be to cut expenses. friends of Jonathan on the occasion of Over the past few years, seeing no increase As you know, deficits have an ability his becoming Bar Mitzvah. in revenue, we cut wherever we could, to keep increasing and to perpetuate Toby Handler & Dominique Penson buying fewer supplies, renegotiating themselves if not addressed immediately. and family and friends of Ella on the supplier contracts, etc., but in total, these The Board of Trustees and I view our occasion of her becoming Bat Mitzvah. do not amount to very large savings. current budget deficit very, very seriously Rebecca & Lee Hellerman and family and we will take whatever actions are and friends of Michael on the occasion We are now exploring the possibility of necessary, however difficult, to insure of his becoming Bar Mitzvah. having to charge non-members for High the continued fiscal integrity of our Holy Day tickets—a substantive departure synagogue. MAY 15 from our congregational tradition. Other Allison & Dan Montaigne and family potential financial streams of revenue are You are welcome to view our proposed and friends of Ethan on the occasion also being explored. budget, ask any questions you may have of his becoming Bar Mitzvah. Heide and share your constructive suggestions & Marc Silverstein and family and The harsh reality is that in the absence or recommendations. Your input and friends of Rachel on the occasion of of an increase in revenue, when the support are key to our success. her becoming Bat Mitzvah.
MAY 22 Jason Goldstein & family and friends of Zachary on the occasion of his becoming Bar Mitzvah. Sara & Adam Siskind and family and friends of Benjamin on the occasion of his becoming Bar Mitzvah.
MAY 29 Allison & Dan Feinstein and family and friends of Lindsey on the occasion of her becoming Bat Mitzvah. Brittney & Adrian Hegarty and family and friends of Benjamin on the occasion of his becoming Bar Mitzvah. toWARM our New WELCOME Member
Carol Spiro FREE Admission! FEATURING • Free Concert • Community Organization Fair • Bounce House • Kosher Food (for purchase) • Carnival Games • Shopping • Israel Dancing Call 516-677-1867 or email [email protected] for more information.
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May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 3 BROTHERHOOD UPCOMING EVENTS SHABBAT ON THE LAWN BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP Friday, June 12, Services 6:30, BBQ 7:45 Becoming a member and supporting Enjoy Brotherhood’s now legendary BBQ Brotherhood’s activities is easier than ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD grilling skills! SHABBAT SERVICE ever. Just go to the Brotherhood page Friday May 15, 8:00 pm Main Sanctuary on The Community Synagogue website: ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD DINNER http://www.commsyn.org/Brotherhood/ Wednesday June 17, 6:30 pm SCOTCH AND SACRED TEXTS Louie’s Restaurant on Plandome Road. Thursday May 21, 7:30 pm The entire Brotherhood is encouraged to Note of Thanks to Jodi Okun-Alfano & Michael Alfano, Join Brotherhood, Rabbi Z and Rabbi attend. Danny for an evening of discussion and Daniel & Mary-Alice Kohs for supplying the greens for this year’s Sukkah. camaraderie. Our host home will be JUNE BROTHERHOOD MEETING announced. Scotch (and other alcoholic Monday June 8, 8:00 pm in the and non-alcoholic drinks) and snacks to Boardroom PORT WASHINGTON MEMORIAL be served. RSVP, please to Spencer: We welcome new and returning members DAY PARADE [email protected] to sit in at our monthly meetings. Monday, May 25, meet us at 9:15 am Please go to our webpage for more in the Schreiber parking lot. SPRING BLOOD DRIVE information about our programs and to Wednesday, June 10, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm join or make a donation to help support Join Brotherhood and The Community All eligible donors – please donate. If you Brotherhood. Synagogue as we march in the Port gave in February you can give again. http://www.commsyn.org/Brotherhood/ Washington Memorial Day Parade. Broth- erhood has been marching in this parade for close to 20 years and is always warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by the Port Washington residents lining Port Blvd. and Main St. It’s another way of demon- strating how Brotherhood and TCS are part of the PW community.
Brotherhood and guests attended the exhibition game between the Israeli National Hockey team and All-Star USA players on March 7 at Twin Rinks in Eisenhower park.
Purim Shalach Manot Basket Program SISTERHOOD Thank you to all of our congregants and UPCOMING EVENTS SISTERHOOD BOARD ECC families who participated in our Purim Basket INSTALLATION SHABBAT program this year! We assembled 168 baskets and LAMOTTA’S RESTAURANT Friday, May 29 The Sisterhood the project was a huge success! Special thanks to the FUNDRAISER Board Installation is part of following people who helped assemble and distrib- May 11 - 14 Sisterhood Shabbat, which is led by ute the baskets: Enjoy lunch or dinner at LaMotta’s Sisterhood. We invite all Sisterhood Waterside Restaurant, 10 Matine- members to participate. Mindy Alpert Mary Alice Kohs cock Avenue (at the Manhasset Bay Ann Axelrod Linda Kulla Marina), PW. Please identify your- MEMBERSHIP Yvette Bergman Renee Laffer self as a part of the TCS family and Join Sisterhood – We are stronger Hayley Byer Marylyn Lamstein 20% of your food check (liquor and together! Nicki Entwistle Leslie Lifson tax not included) will be donated Join us as the Sisterhood continues Anne Floch Marsha Phillips to Sisterhood of The Community throughout the year with many Maggie Hand Shanti Sax Synagogue more great events. Diane Heiman Karen Seltzer Sharen Kam Donna Stricker MAH JONGG MANIA Adrienne Kane Judy Thal Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 pm Andrea Kantor Bari Ziegel Free for Sisterhood members, $10 Nancy Kaplan Norma Ziegel for non-members. Steve Kaplan
4 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections CHAVERIM UPCOMING EVENTS ONGOING CLASSES CHAIR YOGA SAVE THE DATE BOOK DISCUSSION Join us every Friday at 10:30 am. Led LED BY RABBI ZEPLOWITZ by Beth Mohr, it’s one hour just for you, KYKUIT TRIP Monday, May 4, 12:00 noon Bag lunch. an hour of stretching, relaxation, gentle Thursday, June 18, 9:45 am My Promised Land by Ari Shavit, is an au- yoga moves. Everyone who takes it, loves thoritative and deeply personal narrative it. Men and women are welcome. Try it The Kykuit Estate was home to four history of the State of Israel, by one of the for no charge or sign up for 6 sessions for generations of the Rockefeller family, most influential journalists writing about $60; single sessions are $12 each. Ques- beginning with the philanthropist John D. the Middle East today. tions? Contact Joyce at Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. Shavit combines road trips, inter- [email protected] or 883-8314. views, memoir and straightforward Tour highlihgts include: history to relate Israel’s story. The book YIDDISH CLASS • The stunning six-story stone house taps into the author’s existential fear for This free class, which meets onTuesdays • Spectacular Hudson Valley views his country, and his moral outrage about at 10:30 am, is for anyone who wants to • Expansive garden terraces, garden its occupation policy. learn Yiddish, who knows the language ornaments, and many fountains and wants to brush up on it or just enjoys • Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller’s 20th PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM speaking it with friends. Past activities century art and sculpture collection Thursday, May 28, $8.00/car; $5.00 pp have included reading Winnie the Pooh featuring works by Moore, Calder, self guided tour. Carpool arrangements in Yiddish and watching Yiddish mov- Picasso, Warhol, and many others TBD. Bring your lunch and picnic in the ies. Contact Evie Schonbrun for more • The cavernous Coach Barn, filled with relaxing gardens. The Arboretum, located information: [email protected] classic autos, horse-drawn vehicles, at1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, a or 767-0599. and bits, bridles, and saddles former Gold Coast estate, is comprised of 409 acres of greenhouses, rolling lawns, DUES The Details: formal gardens, woodland paths, and Have you paid your dues for 2014-15? Bus will leave from Christopher plant collections. The original historic Please send your check, $18 per person, Morley Park. $75.00 pp includes bus fare, estate buildings remain including the 65 made payable to The Community Syn- entrance and tour of house and gardens. room Tudor Revival mansion, Coe Hall, agogue, “Chaverim” marked on memo Maximum of 18 people. Brown-bag which is open for tours. Evieschonbrun@ line, to the synagogue. lunch. Contact Evie for more, Evieschon- gmail.com or 767-0599. [email protected] or 767-0599.
New High Holy Day Prayer Book Opportunity for Dedication Days are like scrolls, write on them only what you want remembered. Bahya Ibn Pakuda (11th century) A new High Holy Day prayer book (machzor) will be introduced this year. It will be published as a two-set edition – a gold-colored book for Rosh Hashanah and silver-colored book for Yom Kippur. We Donation / Bookplate are grateful for many generous donors who information have enabled us to purchase these books, $54 each prayer book* (additional books at and there are a limited number of addi- $54 each, up to 3), $180 for 4 books* (addi- tional books that you can dedicate. tional books at $45 each, up to 9), $360 for Purchase a Personal Copy 10 books*(additional books at $36 each) If you would like to purchase your own Your donation will enable you to have a *each “book” is a two-book set copy, you may order through the Judaica personalized bookplate in a two-set prayer Shop. Cost: book (thus, one donation will enable you To make your donation go to www.com- • $44 per set to have a bookplate in a Rosh Hashanah msyn.org, click on “Donate” and donate • $70 per set with gold or silver-stamped and Yom Kippur machzor for one price!) under the “Prayer Book Fund.” Please personalization on the cover You can dedicate: contact Faith to specify your dedication, • In honor of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birth, at [email protected] or (516) 883 To purchase, contact Bari Ziegel at wedding or other joyous moment 3144, ext 328. [email protected]. • Celebrating your children, parents grandchildren or grandparents • In memory of loved ones
May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 5 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Principally Speaking Shari Isserles Warsaw Recreated with LEGO®s Over the past worked with Stephen to build a replica of taught us about the place where she spent years, our school the Warsaw Ghetto. The replica we built her teen-age years. Our LEGO bricks has worked with together recreated the walls of the ghetto came to life as she pointed out where her LEGO architect and the major buildings, where most of family lived, where her father worked and Stephen W. Schwartz, who helped us learn the 500,000 ghetto occupants were forced the gate through which she eventually and celebrate through LEGO building to live. The walls and structure of the snuck out...and then even helped others to creations. This year, Stephen brought us ghetto quickly took shape as the students escape! We were captivated by her story an inspiring new program. followed the floor map and Stephen’s of survival. The Religious School students instructions. Before we knew it, we had will certainly not forget this unusual We don’t usually think of LEGOs when the model of the Warsaw Ghetto before us. learning experience about the Warsaw we think of Holocaust education. The Ghetto and the Holocaust. colorful and fun building toys do not After the construction was completed, we seem to have any relation to learning were joined by Ms. Nessa Ben Asher, a 91 about the Holocaust. Our 6th graders year old survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto quickly realized how much they could who shared with us her incredible story learn from building with LEGOs, as they as she walked us through the ghetto and
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support for our Religious School received from the
FUND for JEWISH SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE EDUCATION Nothing But Nets PLEASE DONATE BEFORE JUNE 10TH Sponsored by SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE SPRING CAMPAIGN Caroline and Joseph S. Gruss, Each year, malaria causes over one million deaths and infects 500 million people. The large-scale impact of Life Monument Funds, Inc., this disease devastates society and the economy. The spread of malaria is preventable and the solution is UJA-Federation of New York simple and cost-effective. Insecticide-treated bed nets are the most cost-effective way to prevent malaria transmission. Nets can reduce transmission by up to 90%. One insecticide treated bed net can safely last a family for four years. A donation of $10.00 buys one net.
Whoever saves a life saves the world entire. Make check payable to URJ-Nothing But Nets. Mail to: Social Action/Nothing But Nets, Community Synagogue, 160 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050 or drop in Synagogue office mail slot. 6 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections “Tonight we’re going to party like it’s 1999” Oh wait…oops…it’s Gala too late for that… But, it’s not too late Quotables to party like it’s 2015 as we honor Shari and Shelley. Come on…you know you want to… don’t miss out…you’ll be sorry…!” Cantor Franco
POWTY Lindsay POWTY Ganci
Over the past few weeks and months, POWTY, JPOW and POWTY Seven have all been busy enjoying POWTY Youth Programs! Some of our recent events
JPOW 5th graders made their very own mezuzah covers during JPOW’s Mezuzah Making Party! Senior POWTY teens led conversations over cookies for 7th graders to learn about all of their options for continuing their Jewish jour- neys with POWTY next year as 8th graders. UPCOMING EVENTS JPOW END OF THE YEAR PARTY! Tuesday, May 5 JPOW’s 4-6th graders are invited to our End of the Year Party, where we will celebrate a fantastic year of JPOW programs! A yummy dinner, delicious dessert, and special surprise activity will all be enjoyed. RSVP’s are required, so Senior POWTY members getting creative, making a human Star of please email me. David during Shabbat Sha-Om, our yoga Shabbat!
NFTY-NAR GALA Saturday, May 9 Senior POWTY members are invited to join friends from all across our NFTY region for their end of the year gala! For more information, contact me.
5776 POWTY BOARD ELECTIONS & ICE CREAM PARTY Monday, May 11 POWTY, don’t miss this important chance to have a say in the future leadership of POWTY Youth Programs! Members in grades 7-12 are invited to attend the 5776 POWTY Board Elections, where we will elect next year’s leadership board and enjoy a delicious ice cream party. For more information about the elections process, or to submit an application, be in touch with me.
SENIOR POWTY SHABBAT SHA-BOUNCE Friday, May 29 You asked for it, and you got it! Senior POWTY members are invited to celebrate Shabbat our way at BOUNCE! in Syosset. RSVP’s are required, and 7th graders are welcome to join us for this last POWTY Shabbat of the year!
Love & POWTY, Lindsay Senior POWTY Board members and teen leaders attended NFTY-NAR Elections in NYC, where Jackie Kindler was named the Long Island Membership Vice President on NFTY-NAR’s regional board for 5776!
May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 7 altered the understanding of Sabbath so While in Devarim that it was interpreted as meaning a (Deuteronomy) 16:9-10 it says: festive day, and could be applied to the LAMA “Seven weeks shall you count; begin first day of Pesach . Rabbi Danny *vnk Burkeman to number the seven weeks from such time as you begin to put the In changing the meaning of the Torah the Question: Why do we celebrate sickle to the grain. And you shall Rabbis were able to establish their author- Shavuot on the 6th of Sivan ? keep the Feast of Weeks to Adonai your ity and to assert that their interpretations G o d .” of Torah would take precedence, some- We might assume that the answer to this times over the text itself. And in fixing the question is very simple: Shavuot is The challenge with the date ofShavuot date of the festival they were also able to on the 6th of Sivan because that’s what is that as you can see, the two give Shavuot significance outside it says in the Torah – only it doesn’t. passages contain different instructions. In of the Temple service, establishing it as Vayikra the counting begins on the the celebration of the date on which Torah It is true that Shavuot is one of day afterShabbat (a Sunday) with a was given. This served to wrestle power the five festivals introduced in theTorah celebration on the 50th day, which would away from the Priesthood, arguably the (the other four are Pesach , Rosh also be a Sunday. While in contrast in primary rivals of the Rabbis for authority Hashanah , Yom Kippur Devarim , the count is for seven over the Jewish community. 頠 , and Sukkot ), and it is true weeks. This period of counting is today that for four of the five festivals we are known as the Omer , and as you may In this way, when we come to celebrate given a specific date to celebrate. Pesach know, we begin this count on the second Shavuot this month we are not is the 15th day of the 1st month day of Pesach , not on a Sunday. just celebrating a festival given to us in (Nissan ), and in the 7th month the Torah. We are not just celebrating the (Tishrei ) Rosh Hashanah By fixing the count by date (beginning on festival on which Torah was given to the is the 1st day, Yom Kippur 頠 is the the 16th of Nissan ) instead of fixing it Jewish people. We are also celebrating the 10th day, and Sukkot is the 15th day. by day, the Rabbis ensured that Shavuot festival which bears witness to the success In contrast with these festivals for Shavuot would forever be on the same day of Rabbinic Judaism in establishing itself no date is given and instead we are in our calendar. as the primary expression of Judaism in told to count. the aftermath of the destruction of the This might not seem like a very important Second Temple, through until today. In Vayikra (Leviticus) 23:15-16 fact to discuss, but it was a vitally it says: “And you shall count from the important decision in the establishment of next day after the sabbath, from the day rabbinic authority. The Torah, especially *Lama, the Hebrew word for “why”. that you brought the sheaf of the wave Vayikra , appears clear about begin- offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete; ning the count on a Sunday – and in the to the next day after the seventh sabbath Talmud we have evidence that those who shall you count fifty days; and you shall read the Torah literally celebrated Shavuot offer a new meal offering toAdonai. ” on a Sunday. But the Rabbis Tzedakah Collection | April - June Joint Distribution Committee rom April through June money collect- At this moment, JDC is caring for 4,700 efforts will continue for the coming months Fed in the tzedakah box in the synagogue Jews in the east, as well as another 2400 at $387,000 per month of additional costs. front lobby is for The Joint Distribution displaced people. The JDC assistance JDC has an anonymous donor who will Committee. includes food, medicine, home care for give $1 additional for every $2 raised for all those who are home bound, shelters for the new Ukraine emergency gifts and pledges DO A MITZVAH! refugees and repairs to homes over $10,000 (e.g. a new $10,000 pledge HELP THE UKRAINIAN damaged in the fighting, as well as would secure a $5,000 additional match = JEWISH COMMUNITY post-trauma counseling, warm clothing, Totaling $15,000 to the Ukraine emergency heating fuel and warm bedding to the fund). While the shaky ceasefire in the eastern needy enduring a harsh winter part of the Ukraine is still holding, JDC ( exacerbated by Ukraine’s energy crisis. Cash donations (bills or coins) can be Joint Distribution Committee) continues to made at the synagogue in the main lobby. provide material and psychological support JDC is a major source of support for Jewish Donations by check can be sent to the to members of the Jewish community community programs which integrate the synagogue or by credit card to the Rabbis’ in the conflict zone as well as to internal refugees into their new communities. Discretionary Fund (earmarked “Joint “refugees” who have moved to the west and Distribution Committee”). to Russia. All of this costs money. JDC expects that the need for supplemental emergency relief
8 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections “I wouldn’t miss the chance to honor and celebrate two such dedicated friends and colleagues! Looking forward to spending a wonderful evening with Shelley, Shari and Gala the rest of our Community Synagogue family!” Quotables Elizabeth Kessler, Early Childhood Assistant Director
Hidden in Holland” Holocaust Program Draws Over 400 Attendees The Holocaust event, "Hidden in that he would need money and was able to Holland, An Iconic Victim and a obtain Persian rugs to sell. The man who Fortunate Survivor," presented on March provided the rugs for him to sell gave him 11, by Leo Ullman and Gloria Glantz, a Muslim prayer rug, telling him that, even attended by over 425 people from the Port though he was an infidel, it would bring Washington and surrounding area, offered him good luck. That prayer rug was always moments of reflection, education and given a place of honor in his parents’ home memory. and now it is in his home. Leo and other members of his family were The presentation included facts and stories all hidden, in different locations through- about the life and times of the child diarist out Amsterdam, arranged through one Anne Frank. The presenters, Gloria Glantz extraordinary man, Piet Hoogenboom and Leo Ullman, were both eloquent and and the Dutch Reformed Church. None moving in relating their personal perspec- of them knew where the others were, but tives. through Mr. Hoogenboom, the adults were able to exchange letters on occasion. Of Gloria, herself a hidden child in Poland, is course, little Leo didn’t know who his with us today because, when she was three parents were when they came to take him years old, her parents gave her to a won- back at the end of the war. derful Catholic woman who brought her up as her own. Gloria escaped the Nazis All were re-united in May, 1945, after be- who murdered the rest of her family. An ing in hiding for 796 days. (“796 Days” is award-winning Holocaust educator, she the name of Leo’s mesmerizing first-person Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz holds up the gave an in-depth presentation about Anne story of the war years and the family’s first Muslim prayer rug that Leo Ullman’s Frank, as a memorial to Aaron Morgan, years in Port Washington.) father was given during his days in our congregant, who had designed the hiding. He points out: "Even in these refurbished elements of the sanctuary and In 1947, the Ullman family arrived in Port difficult times this gesture gives me hope for the future!" was a renowned artist. Washington where Leo’s aunt, Juliemarth Jacobs and her family were well estab- Through a series of curious circumstances Gloria spoke about the time and lished. Juliemarth was one of the first Leo would get to know Otto Frank and circumstances that forced the Franks into presidents of the Sisterhood, her daugh- Mrs. Geis, the woman who sheltered the hiding in their attic prison. She detailed ter, Bertien was the first bride wed in the Frank family, who were both responsible the parts played by the Dutch who risked Synagogue. for saving the diary. His talk was witty and their lives to protect the Frank family. filled with anecdotes about these famous Gloria also explained how the family was Almost seventy years later, Leo Ullman people. The audience was enthralled, eventually betrayed and died in concentra- can look back on an extraordinary life of surprised and amazed at what they saw tion camps. In addition, she pointed out achievement, as well as involvement in and heard. There was thunderous applause the unique qualities of Anne’s writing, and the local community. He is an attorney, a at the end of the presentation. All this was the unrealized potential of the gifted writer real estate developer, and the founder of a followed by wonderful desserts of pastry than Anne might have become. Only real estate investment trust which he took and fruit donated by the Ullman family. Anne’s father, Otto Frank, survived and to the New York Stock Exchange in 2004, would later have her dairy published. resulting in him being named Ernst & Rabbi Zeplowitz concluded the "Hidden In Young’s “Entrepreneur of the Year.” He and Holland" event by holding up the Muslim Leo Ullman told the story of his own fami- his wife, Kay, have been deeply involved in prayer rug which Leo Ullman’s father was ly who were hidden separately, their places the United States Holocaust Museum; he given during his days in hiding and point- not known to each other. However, his sto- has served as a director of the Anne Frank ed out, "Even in these difficult times this ry has a much happier conclusion. When Center USA and of the Foundation for the gesture gives me hope for the future!" it became obvious that they would have to Jewish Historical Museum of Amsterdam. go into hiding, his father, Frank, realized
May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 9 Check out our website Tikkun OlamEVENTS volunteer opportunities Programs broadcastLive live via satellite The Community Synagogue is pleased to announce Brotherhood’s up- Mah JonggYiddish coming program for the Spring 2015 season of Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y™. More than 5,500 have attended one of Port’s outstanding attractions. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased on the Synagogue SHABBAT SERVICES SHABBAT 92LiveChairYoga website at http://www.commsyn.org/programs/92y-lecture-series. Or you can e-mail [email protected] for a reservation, or call the www.commsyn.org Synagogue 92nd St Y order line (516) 883-3144, ext. 390 and leave your name, phone number and the dates of the programs and the number of tickets.
Join us for the last selection of the season. In addition to a great The Port Washington evening, desserts, coffee and tea are served.
Rosh Chodesh Group DICK CAVETT IN CONVERSATION WITH ALEC BALDWIN THURSDAY, May 14 2015 Wed, May 13, 8 pm (On Demand) 9:30 – 11:00 AM Dick Cavett and Alec Baldwin have Port Jewish Center both acted, written books and hosted “Ruth, The Devoted Daughter in Law?” talk shows. With Rabbi Alysa Mendelson Cavett’s latest book, Brief Encounters: We will discuss the biblical Conversations, Magic Moments, and heroine Ruth, her mother-in-law Assorted Hijinks, shares his reflections Naomi and their relationship in and reminiscences about Hollywood legends, American cultural the Book of Ruth, which is tra- icons and the absurdities of everyday life. He offers piquant commen- ditionally read on the upcoming tary on contemporary politics, the indignities of travel, the nature of holiday of Shavuot. Their story is comedy writing and the utter improbability of being alive at all. Who one of devotion, connection and better to be in conversation with the legendary Cavett than the one commitment. How can it inspire and only Alec Baldwin? Not to be missed! Two copies of Mr. Cavett’s our own sacred relationships with book will be raffled off for a $5 contribution. others and with our tradition?
Rabbi Alysa Mendelson Graf, of Port Jewish Center , “Don’t wake up on June will celebrate her one year anniversary as its spiritual leader July 2015. She received 1st hearing how great the Ordination from the Hebrew Union Heart & Soul Family Gala College in 2004. She has a BA in Gala was from all your friends. History from the University of Quotables Pennsylvania and a law degree from Come to this year’s out of Fordam University. She worked as a the box Gala!” Rabbi Z matrimonial attorney in Manhattan before deciding to pursue her long- time dream of becoming a rabbi. Rabbi Mendelson served Temple Israel in Westport, “The Heart and Soul Gala will be a very fun, CT, as its Assistant Rabbi, then Associate Rabbi for exciting evening with friends in our community! almost a decade. Throughout her rabbinate, she has More importantly, it will honor two incredible been an active member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and of the Women’s Rabbinic women who have made our synagogue the Network, WRN. For the last nine years, she has served wonderful community of on the board of the WRN and is currently serving her learning that it is. Don’t last year as co-president. She was selected to be a STAR miss this special event!” (Synagogues: Transformation and Renewal) Fellow. Lindsay POWTY Ganci Gala Rabbi Mendelson is married to Adam Graf. They have three sons, Gideon, Solomon and Rafi and reside in Quotables Port Washington.
10 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections “Virtually every family in our Gala community has Quotables been impacted by Live Shelley and Shari. At our Heart & Soul Gala we will have Lindsay POWTY Ganci Recipient of an opportunity to say thank you for their The Jewish Education Project Young tremendous contributions and to Pioneers Award 2015 celebrate together!” Rabbi Danny
We are thrilled to announce that Lindsay Ganci, our Director of Youth Engagement, has been chosen as a recipient of The Jewish Education Project Young Pioneers Award 2015! Did You Know? The award celebrates five forward thinking educators who are redefin- ing how Judaism is taught, learned, and lived. Lindsay has changed Several businesses* rent space from The Community the culture of youth programming at our congregation and created a Synagogue. Please contact them directly if you are sustainable model for teen engagement that is a gold standard for the interested in participating in their programming or field. services.
Lindsay will be recognized at a celebration to benefit The Jewish Edu- cation Project held at CURRENT, the new venue at Chelsea Piers on May 13th at 6:45 pm. Please go to JewishEdProject.org/celebrate, for more info about this special event. Weight Watchers Fridays 9:30 am We would love for you to join us to celebrate Lindsay and this award. The Weight Watchers program includes regular meetings, learning sessions, group support, and a very effective points system. To join the group or to learn more contact Andrea Goldfarb, [email protected], 516-428-7840
UJA-Federation of New York’s
Partners in Caring Music Together Wednesday Morning Sessions, 9:15 am- 12:15 pm (three 45-min sessions) Support Groups Offered: Music Together offers musically appropriate classes for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers along with parents or • Loss and Bereavement care-givers. Each 10-week session includes instruments, • Divorce and Separation rhythm chants, movement and more. Please contact • Nancy Marx Strength to Strength Cancer Wellness Program Carole - [email protected], 516-442-0302 for more • Penelope’s Odyssey: Free Support Group for Parents of Chil- information. dren with Pediatric Cancer • Caregiver Support Group Ballroom Dancing • Sandwich Generation Support Group Next dance is Sunday, May 17th, 7:15 pm and will include • Family Members Whose Loved Ones have Dementia a professional ballroom show. Ballroom dancing with • Support Group for Grandparents of Children with Autism instructor Stefany Coulter. Learn Swing, Waltz, Tango, • Connect to Care Support Group for the Unemployed and Foxtrot, Cha Cha and more. The group lesson is at 7:15, Underemployed social dancing from 8pm - 11 pm. There is a hot and cold • Individual Counseling Services – buffet provided. $20 per person. Short term counseling available For more information please contact Stefany at 516-277-2188, [email protected]. For more information and to set up a brief intake interview, contact, Audrey *The Community Synagogue does not endorse individual Bernstein, LMSW, Partners In Caring vendors, products or services. Therefore, any reference here- (PIC) Support Group Coordinator, 484- in to any vendor, product or services by trade name, 1545 ext. 211, [email protected] trademark, or manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation or 300 Forest Hill Drive, East Hills, NY 11548 approval of The Community Synagogue.
May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 11 DONATIONS
PRAYERBOOK FUND One that sows TzedakahPROVERBS 11:18has a sure reward. • Arthur & Marion Cohen In honor of Randy and Bob Glasser on the birth of their grandson, Liam We Gratefully acknowledge support to Maxwell Carter The Community Synagogue • Arthur & Marion Cohen In memory of Fritz H. Through Contributions to our many Funds Pagel (Yahrzeit) and Sincerely Thank The Following: • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of David Reissman • David & Barbara Dash In memory of Ann Dash • Larry & Riki Potter In memory of David CHOIR FUND (Yahrzeit) Reissman • Bob Epstein & Mardi Braun In memory of • Fred & Ann Axelrod In honor of the baby Laura Shalit, sister of Joyce Cohen MITZVAH CORPS FUND naming of Aerin Jewel Nogan • David & Barbara Dash In memory of Leonard • Fred & Ann Axelrod In memory of Goldie • Audrey Troy In memory of Melvin B. Troy Litoff, brother of Sheila Richter Greenberg (Yahrzeit) • Rochelle Morgan In memory of Laura Shalit • Fred & Ann Axelrod In memory of Howard • Charles & Janet Ernst In memory of Ernest • Stan & Eileen Ronell In honor of Thea & Keivan Leeds Steigman, father of Richard Steigman Farhadian on the marriage of their son, Dr. • Fred & Ann Axelrod In memory of Margo • Len & Jill Berman In memory of Margo Joshua Farhadian to Lindsay Blane Stricker Stricker, mother of David Stricker • Steven & Judi Zarkin In memory of Leonard • Fred & Ann Axelrod In memory of Norma • Margie Miller Speedy recovery to Sally Corriel Litoff Mandel • Murray Leiner & Family In memory of Joan • Fred & Ann Axelrod In memory of Ruth Leiner (Yahrzeit) EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Goldbas • Ricky & Odellia Fisher In honor of the marriage FUND • Fred & Margie Lieberman In memory of Ruth of Marc Lanzkowsky & Jennifer Givner • Bari Ziegel In memory of Jonathan Lewis Lieberman (Yahrzeit) • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of POWTY FUND • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg In memory of Jonathan Lewis Pearl Tenzer (Yahrzeit) • Amy Dash In honor of Lindsay Ganci receiving • Elaine Kohn-Gottfried & Stanley Gottfried • Mark & Jill Eisenberg In memory of David the Young Pioneer Award In memory of William S. Kohn; Ethel Laine; Reissman • Andy & Beth Lipset & Family In honor of Lind- Solomon Laine (Yahrzeits) • Michael Alfano & Jodi Okun-Alfano In say Ganci receiving the Young Pioneer Award • Ellen Savran In honor of Randy and Robert memory of Phylis Standig Eagle Glasser on the birth of their grandson, Liam • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of Edith Maxwell Carter Sinovsky RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of • Jerry & Paula Germain In memory of Jonathan • Adam & Susan Sokoloff In memory of Goldie Howard Leeds Lewis Greenberg • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of Margo • John & Nancy Wolff In honor of the baby nam- • Alice Semouha-Aboody In memory of Moshi Stricker ing of Molly Emmanuelle Mandelkern Aboody (Yahrzeit) • Edward & Phyllis Schieber In memory of David • Peter & Joyce Mandelkern In honor of the baby • Allan & Fran Goldberg In memory of Ruth Reissman naming of Molly Mandelkern Collins (Yahrzeit) • Edward & Phyllis Schieber In memory of • Peter & Joyce Mandelkern In memory of • Andy & Beth Lipset & Family In memory of Leonard Litoff Emanuel Mandelkern (Yahrzeit) Ernest Steigman, father of Richard Steigman • Howard & Debbie Shlafmitz In honor of • Ross & Tara Baltic In memory of Ernest • Arline Isaacs In honor of Rabbi Irwin & Anne Lindsay Ganci receiving the Young Pioneer Steigman, father of Richard Steigman Zeplowitz on the marriage of their daughter, Award • Rudi & Janet de Winter In memory of Molly Abigail to Danny Moore • Jonathan & Kate Hirsch In appreciation of Weber (Yahrzeit) • Arnie & Brenda Turok In honor of Rabbi Irwin Lindsay Ganci providing such wonderful youth • Russell & Judy Thal In honor of Randy and Bob & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their leadership on the family trip to Israel Glasser on the birth of their grandson, Liam daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore • Josh & Robin Milgrim In honor of Brandon Maxwell Carter • Arnie & Brenda Turok In memory of Ben & Caslow becoming Bar Mitzvah • Stephen & Denise Silverstein Speedy recovery Mollie Tulip (Yahrzeits) • Mark & Jill Eisenberg & Family In honor of to Jennifer DeYoung • Arnie & Brenda Turok In memory of David Lindsay Ganci receiving the Young Pioneer Reissman Award ETZ CHAIM ENDOWMENT FUND • Bari Ziegel In memory of Sylvia Nemeth • Michael & Lisa Epstein In appreciation of • Howard & Debbie Schiff In memory of Phylis (Yahrzeit); Ruth Goldbas; Howard Leeds Lindsay leading the POWTY teens on the Standig Eagle, mother of Kenneth Standig • Bill & Cynthia Magazine In memory of synagogue’s trip to Israel • Howard & Debbie SchiffIn memory of Abe Leonard Litoff • Miles & Gloria Glantz Speedy recovery to Reiner • Charles & Janet Ernst In memory of Gil Nissan Jennifer DeYoung • Howard & Debbie Schiff In memory of David • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of Aaron • Scott & Valerie Hamroff In memory of Leonard Reissman, son of Suzanne Reissman Morgan Litoff • Larry & B. Helft In honor of Lindsay Ganci on • Dana Friedman In memory of Zelda Friedman • The Katz Family In honor of Lindsay Ganci receiving the Young Pioneer Award (Yahrzeit) • Larry & B. Helft In memory of David Reissman achieving the J.E.P. Young Pioneer Award Continued on page 13
12 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections Continued from page 12 • Len & Norma Ziegel In honor of Rabbi Irwin SANCTUARY REFURBISHMENT & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their • David & Sylvie Heyman In honor of Rabbi FUND daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore Irwin & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their • Arnie & Brenda Turok In memory of Aaron • Len & Norma Ziegel In memory of Margo daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore Morgan Stricker • Don Markowitz In memory of Ernest Steigman • Arnie & Brenda Turok Speedy recovery to • Les & Sydell Drossman In honor of Rabbi Irwin • Dorothy Weintraub & Harold Sokoloff In Jennifer DeYoung & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their memory of David Reissman • David & Donna Stricker In memory of Ruth daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore • Dorothy Weintraub & Harold Sokoloff In Goldbas, mother of Esther Tannenbaum • Lisa Davidoff In honor of Randy and Bob memory of Leonard Litoff • Jonathan & Carrie Lippin In memory of Phylis Glasser on the birth of their grandson, Liam • Dorothy Weintraub In memory of Jacob Wein- Standig Eagle Maxwell Carter traub (Yahrzeit) • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg Speedy • Lloyd & Michelle Lefcourt In memory of • Dorothy Weintraub In memory of Molly Wein- recovery to Jennifer DeYoung Jonathan Lewis traub (Yahrzeit) • Rochelle Morgan In appreciation of The • Michael & Lisa Epstein In appreciation of Rabbi • Dorothy Weintraub In memory of Samuel Brotherhood of The Community Synagogue for Danny leading the POWTY & family trip to Weintraub (Yahrzeit) their kind expression of sympathy; it is deeply Israel • Ellen Savran In honor of Anita Rabin-Havt and appreciated. In memory of my beloved husband, • Miles & Gloria Glantz In honor of Caleb Bos- David Havt on the birth of their granddaughter, Aaron Morgan gang becoming a Bar Mitzvah Harper Rabin-Havt • Rochelle Morgan In appreciation of all those • Peter & Joyce Mandelkern In appreciation of • Ellen Savran In honor of Keivan & Thea who showed kindness and expressed their Rabbi Zeplwoitz & the baby naming of Molly Farhadian on the marriage of their daughter, sympathy at this most difficult time. In memory • Robert & Sally Corriel In appreciation of Rabbi Sarah to Cary Adickman of my beloved husband, Aaron Morgan Zeplowitz • Ellen Savran In memory of David Reissman • Shirley Marblestone In memory of Aaron • Rochelle Morgan In honor of Rabbi Irwin • Ellen Savran In memory of Doris Warshay Morgan & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their • Ellen Savran In memory of Loretta Molk, wife daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore of Michael Molk SISTERHOOD FAMILY • Rochelle Morgan In appreciation of Rabbi • Esther Tanenbaum & Family In appreciation ACTIVITIES FUND Zeplowitz during this most difficult time. In of the support of the clergy in the passing of my • Bari Ziegel In memory of Steven Goldberg, memory of my beloved husband, Aaron Morgan mother, Ruth Goldbas brother of Allan Goldberg; David Reissman • Rochelle Morgan & Family In sincere apprecia- • Fred & Margie Lieberman In memory of Margo • Edward & Helen Berkun In memory of David tion of Rabbi Danny for his loving & caring sup- Stricker Reissman port during this most difficult time. In memory • Harvey & Barbara Fishman In appreciation of • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg In memory of of my beloved husband, Aaron Morgan Rabbi Zeplowitz David Reissman • Rochelle Morgan In memory of Leonard Litoff • Howard & Dana Taub In memory of Barry • Lita Rudy In memory of David Reissman • Rochelle Morgan In memory of Loretta Molk Richter, husband of Fran Richter • Maxine Stone In appreciation to all those who • Rochelle Morgan In memory of Barry Richter • Howard Fleischman In memory of Barry sent Purim Greetings • Rudi & Janet de Winter In memory of Ella de Richter • Steven & Judi Zarkin In appreciation of all those Winter (Yahrzeit) • Howard Fleischman In memory of Ruth who sent Purim Greetings • Stephanie Cohen In memory of Cheryl Fishman Horenstein (Yahrzeit) • Stephen & Denise Silverstein In appreciation of • Ira & Iris Rimerman In memory of Loretta SYNAGOGUE FUND Rabbi & Anne Zeplowitz Molk • Alan & Stacey Slater In memory of Goldie • Stephen & Margaret Hand In honor of Caleb • Ira & Iris Rimerman In memory of Barry Greenberg Bosgang becoming a Bar Mitzvah Richter • Amy Dash In memory of Ernest Steigman • Stephen & Margaret Hand In memory of Gil • Jackie Molk Moskow & Family In appreciation • Andrew Platt & Stacey Sager In memory of Nissan of Rabbi Zeplowitz. Irene Platt (Yahrzeit) • Steven & Karen Seltzer In honor of Rabbi Irwin • Jonathan & Kate Hirsch In appreciation of • Ann Kaynard In memory of Laura Shalit & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their Rabbi Danny leading a wonderful family trip to • Bernice Mandelkern In honor of the baby daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore Israel naming of Molly Emanuelle Mandelkern • Bruce Gurewitz & Nancy Dintenfass In • Joseph & Hilary Feshbach In memory of Ruth RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Goldbas memory of Ruth Dintenfass (Yahrzeit) • Alan & Felice Schwartz In memory of Gil • Keivan & Thea Farhadian In appreciation • Carol Spiro In memory of Arthur Spiro Nissan of Rabbi Zeplowitz officiating for Joshua & (Yahrzeit) • Andy & Beth Lipset & Family In memory of Gil Lindsay’s wedding • Charles & Janet Ernst In memory of Howard Nissan, father of Doron Nissan • Keivan & Thea Farhadian In memory of David Leeds, father of Lorrie Vaccaro • Arline Isaacs In memory of Gil Nissan Reissman • Charlotte Ruderman In memory of Joseph • David & Barbara Dash In memory of Ruth • Larry & Riki Potter In memory of Joe Mevorah’s Turkel (Yahrzeit) Saltzman Taishoff (Yahrzeit) father • Craig & Lisa Deitelzweig In memory of Goldie • Richard & Arlee Weiss & Family In memory of • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg In memory of Greenberg Fred Feldman (Yahrzeit) T. Aschenbrenner • Cynthia & Michael Rubinberg In memory of • Lee Zeidman & Susan Greenstein In memory Leonard Litoff of Mildred Goldberg (Yahrzeit) • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In honor of • Len & Jill Berman In honor of Rabbi Irwin Norma & Len Ziegel on their 60th Wedding & Anne Zeplowitz on the marriage of their Anniversary daughter, Abigail to Danny Moore Continued on page 14
May 2015 | Iyar / Sivan 5775 13 “Let’s party together and celebrate our good fortune in having Shelley and Shari as the Gala educators of our children! See you at the Quotables Gala!” Jack Mandel, TCS President
“The honorees, Shelley and Shari, could not be more deserving. Celebrating with them and our synagogue Gala family will be a joy!” Joanne Fried, Executive Director Quotables
Continued from page 13 • Dan & Esther Tanenbaum In memory of • Mark & Jill Eisenberg In memory of Norman • Richard & Libby Cohen In memory of Goldie Greenberg & Claire Eisenberg (Yahrzeit’s) Florence Cohen (Yahrzeit) • David & Mardi Braun In memory of Rosalind • Mark & Sharon Lemelman In memory of • Rita Eisenberg In memory of Norman Housman (Yahrzeit) Joanne Lemelman Eisenberg (Yahrzeit) • Debbie Buglisi In memory of Paul Felch • Mark Rozeen & Cathy Seldin In memory of • Ron & Diana Ezring In honor of Georgia & (Yahrzeit) Victor Rozeen (Yahrzeit) Ben DeYoung with a loving wish for a Refua • Eden Mutchnik In memory of Glenda Feuer • Marty & Rachele Bodner In memory of George Shlema for dear Jennifer (Yahrzeit) Hayden (Yahrzeit) • Ron & Eileen Brotman In memory of • Eric & Mady Caslow In memory of Vincent • Marylyn Lamstein In memory of Gussie Lam- Benjamin Brotman; William Aaron Schechter Witt (Yahrzeit) stein (Yahrzeit) (Yahrzeits) • Esther Tanenbaum & Family In appreciation • Marylyn Lamstein In memory of Sol Gold • Russell & Judy Thal In memory of David of all those who made contributions in memory (Yahrzeit) Reissman of my mother, Ruth Goldbas • Maxine Stone In memory of David Reissman • Russell & Judy Thal In memory of Leonard • Hal & Rochelle Lipton In memory of Fanny • Michael & Cheryl Mandelker In memory of Litoff Faberman (Yahrzeit) Larry Zoback (Yahrzeit) • Sands Point Garden Club In appreciation of • Hal & Rochelle Lipton In memory of Lillian S. • Michael & Cynthia Rubinberg In honor of use of the Synagogue Rosenberg (Yahrzeit) Randy and Bob Glasser on the birth of their • Stephen & Betsy Kurcias In memory of David • Harvey & Barbara Fishman In memory of grandson, Liam Maxwell Carter Reissman Harry Krosner (Yahrzeit) • Michael & Cynthia Rubinberg In memory of • Stephen & Denise Silverstein In memory of • Howard & Dana Taub In memory of Goldie Jonathan Lewis David Reissman Greenberg • Michael & Cynthia Rubinberg In memory of • Stevan & Michelle Roberts In memory of • Jeffrey & Linda Moslow In memory of Frieda Marcy, sister of Barbara Weiss Evelyn Chapnick (Yahrzeit) Kress (Yahrzeit) • Michael & Cynthia Rubinberg Speedy • Steven & Judi Zarkin In memory of David • Jerry & Marcia Kirschenbaum In memory of recovery to Jennifer DeYoung Reissman Max Kirschenbaum (Yahrzeit) • Michael & Jill Bizenov In memory of Martin • Steven & Judi Zarkin In memory of Morris • Jerry & Marcia Kirschenbaum In memory of Bizenov (Yahrzeit) Zarkin (Yahrzeit) Rose Kirschenbaum (Yahrzeit) • Miles & Gloria Glantz In memory of David • Steven & Karen Seltzer In honor of Mazel Tov • Jessica Wigdor In memory of Pearl Wigdor Reissman to Pam & Larry Tarica on the marriage of their (Yahrzeit) • Milton & Marilyn Brechner In memory of Dan daughter, Jane • Joan Haberman In memory of David Reissman Brechner (Yahrzeit) • Steven & Karen Seltzer In honor of Michael • John Casale & Juliane Keppler In memory of • Milton & Marilyn Brechner In memory of Lipman & Marsha Phillips on the engagement Arnold Keppler (Yahrzeit) Gertrude Sussel (Yahrzeit) of their daughter, Danielle Lipman to Neil • Keith Bresowsky & Sherri Gold-Bresowsky In • Milton & Marilyn Brechner In memory of Leston. memory of Phylis Standig Eagle Rhea Brechner (Yahrzeit) • Steven & Karen Seltzer In honor of • Larry & Flo Haar In memory of David • Mitchel & Arlene Maidman In memory of Nancy Dintenfass and Bruce Gurewitz on the Reissman Harry Esses (Yahrzeit) engagement of their son, Jeremy to Brianna • Larry & Flo Haar In memory of Leonard Litoff • Naomi Gardberg & Suzanne Franchetti In Mariolle • Larry & Pam Tarica In honor of Anita memory of Janette Gardberg (Yahrzeit) • Steven & Karen Seltzer In memory of Ernest Rabin-Havt and David Havt on the birth of • Neil & Jan Silverstein In memory of Ron Gelb Steigman their granddaughter, Harper Rabin-Havt & Murray Silverstein (Yahrzeits) • Todd & Wendy Sinett In memory of Ernest • Larry & Pam Tarica In memory of Carol Tarica • Neil Seiden & Janet Wolf In memory of Steigman, father of Richard Steigman (Yahrzeit) Bernard Wolf (Yahrzeit) • Larry & Pam Tarica In memory of Ruth Gold- • Nicholas & Joan Kass In memory of Sylvia TZEDAKAH SOCIAL ACTION bas; Goldie Greenberg, Margo Stricker, Laura Kass (Yahrzeit) FUND Shalit, Norma Mandel • Richard & Karen Dankner In honor of Pam & • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg In honor of • Larry & Pam Tarica Speedy recovery to Amy Larry Tarica on the marriage of their daughter, Leo Ullman Levinson’s dad Jane • Maxine Stone In memory of Alan Stone • Lawrence & Elaine Rothenberg In memory of • Richard & Karen Dankner In memory of (Yahrzeit) Goldie Greenberg David Reissman, son of Suzanne Reissman • Mitchel & Arlene Maidman In appreciation of • Len & Norma Ziegel In memory of Sylvia • Richard & Karen Dankner Speedy recovery to the Community Dinner Nemeth (Yahrzeit) Denise Silverstein 14 The Community Synagogue Making Sacred connections 2 9 6 16 23 30
Michael Hellerman SHAVUOT SATURDAY Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning & Ella Penson & Ella Penson Silverstein & Rachel B’nai Mitzvah ofB’nai Mitzvah Ethan Montaigne of B’nai Mitzvah of B’nai Mitzvah ofB’nai Mitzvah & Lucy Jarach Shabbat Morning Service Shabbat Morning Bar Mitzvah ofBar Mitzvah Charles Dash 9:00am Adult Torah Study 9:00am Adult Torah Study Torah 9:00am 6th Grade 10:30am Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah Study 9:00am Adult Torah Study Torah 9:00am 6th Grade of9:00am Bar Mitzvah Mandel Jonathan Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah 10:30am Study 9:00am Adult Torah 10:30am Zachary Goldstein & Benjamin Siskind Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah Shavuot - Tikkun Leyl 7:30pm Shavout Study 9:00am Adult Torah 10:30am & Feinstein Lindsey Benjamin Hegarty Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah Study 9:00am Adult Torah 10:30am Slutsky Pierce Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah 6:00pm Social Action Community Dinner 9:00am Adult Torah Study 9:00am Adult Torah Study Torah 9:00am 6th Grade 10:30am Service 10:30am Shabbat Havurah 1 8 5 15 22 29 ECC CLOSED FRIDAY Shabbat Evening Service- Shabbat Evening Brotherhood Shabbat Brotherhood Service-Teacher Recognition Recognition Service-Teacher “Second Shabbes” Family “Second Shabbes” Family Dinner POWTY Foundation Board Board Foundation POWTY Sisterhood Shabbat Shabbat Evening Service Shabbat Evening Service- Shabbat Evening Senior POWTY-Shabbat Senior POWTY-Shabbat Sha-Bounce with Confirmation, Teen with Confirmation, Presentation, Foundation Torah Kabbbalat Shabbat Evening Service Shabbat Evening 2015 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim 6:30pm 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim 8:00pm 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim 8:00pm TBD 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim 8:00pm 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim Service 8:00pm Shabbat Evening 10:30am Chair Yoga-Chaverim 6:45pm 8:00pm 4 7 14 21 28 30 May LAG B’OMER LAG Calendar Mtg Sisterhood Board Dinner/ Sisterhood Board THURSDAY ECC CLOSED-Staff Training | 9:30am Rosh Chodesh Group at PJC Chodesh Group 9:30am Rosh 6:30pm to Planting Fields-Chaverim TBD Trip Last Thur ofLast Thur School Classes Religious 6 3 13 20 27 29 Canasta Games Sisterhood’s Mah Jongg & Mah Jongg Sisterhood’s 92YLive Cavett/Baldwin 92YLive WEDNESDAY 8:00pm 7:30pm ECC Mom’s Night Out 7:30pm ECC Mom’s 10:30am 5 2
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Franco Franco Choir Rehearsal - Cantor Choir Rehearsal Mavens Mah Jongg Choir Rehearsal - Cantor Choir Rehearsal TUESDAY 10:30am Yiddish Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish 8:00pm Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish 7:30pm 8:00am Tikkun Olam Committee Mtg Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish Orientation Mtg Board 7:30pm New 10:30am Yiddish Class-Chaverim Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish 8:00pm ofLast Tues School Classes Religious Day 9:00am ECC Truck Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish Party 6:00pm POWTY Class-Chaverim 10:30am Yiddish 1 4 11 18 25 27 of Events alendar MEMORIAL DAY BUILDING CLOSED BUILDING C Dinner Executive Committee Mtg/ Executive March in PW Memorial Day March Parade Mtg Congregation & Brotherhood & Brotherhood Congregation Synagogue Board of Board Synagogue Trustees MONDAY 12:00pm Book Discussion-Chaverim Mtg Board 7:30pm Brotherhood 6:00pm Mtg BOT 7:30pm Synagogue 8:00pm Social Action Committee Mtg 9:15am 7:30pm 3 10 17 24 31 26 All dates are subject to change. Call Temple Office to verify dates for specific events or check our website (www.commsyn.org) and click “Calendar” for updates. Note when a Family Service is scheduled on a Friday night, that is the only Shabbat Service night. Family Service is scheduled on a when a Note and click “Calendar” for updates. website (www.commsyn.org) events or check our verify dates for specific Office to Call Temple subject to change. All dates are SHAVUOT SUNDAY PJ Story Time 4:00pm Heart & Soul Family Gala 4:00pm Heart & Soul Family Last Sun of School Classes Religious Service Morning 9:00am Shavuot 9:00am Gr. 4 Cemetery Trip 9:00am Gr. 9:00am
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FRIDAY,FRIDAY, JUNEJUNE 12,12, 6:306:30PMPM Outdoor Family Service on our Beautiful Back Lawn. Join us to welcome this year’s new members, who close out their first year in our community; and come make connections with others in our synagogue old and new. Enjoy a POT LUCK BARBECUE DINNER following shabbat services. We will provide the main course. Please volunteer to bring a pareve salad (with no nuts or dairy products) or pareve or vegetarian side dish (with no nuts or dairy products). R.S.V.P. to Faith at 883-3144 ext. 328 with your name, the number of adults on the and children and the dish you would like to bring to the barbecue or respond on our website at www.commsyn.org. 6:30 pm Outdoor Service , 7:45 pm Shabbat BBQ Dinner lawn
please join the celebration HONORING Shari Isserles & Shelley Roff Sunday, May 31, 4:00 - 7:00 pm