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January/February 2017 Volume 64 Issue 4 Shabbat Services: Friday, January 6 Shabbat Hallelu 7:45 PM From the Desk of Rabbi Sagal Saturday, January 7 Vayigash Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM Announcing Fourth Friday! Worship at 6 PM! Friday, January 13 Kehillah Tefillah/Shabbat B’Yachad 6:00 PM Here at Temple Emanu-El, we are constantly attempting to create worship services that are meaningful, Erev Shabbat Service w/Choir 7:45 PM deeply spiritual, joyful, and spirited. Saturday, January 14 Vayechi Simchat Shabbat 9:00 AM Traditionally, Shabbat evening services began at sundown and then the family would gather for Shabbat Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM dinner. In the 1950’s, the practice began of late evening Friday night services, in order to accommodate Friday, January 20 the growing number of Jews who lived in the suburbs and were commuting to and from work. Hence the Zimrat Social Justice Shabbat and services at 8 or 8:30. Presentation of the Gilbert Award 7:45 PM Saturday, January 21 Shemot Reform Jewish communities across North America and Israel, in order to more fully embrace the arc of Tiny Tot Shabbat 9:30 AM Shabbat, are turning to an earlier and more time-honored Friday evening model—consisting of an earlier Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM start time for services followed by a traditional Shabbat meal in homes and/or the synagogue. Friday, January 27 (note time change) Erev Shabbat Service 6:00 PM At Temple Emanu-El we are excited to begin a “pilot” Fourth Friday of the month Kabbalat Shabbat experience. Our community will gather for a “pre-neg” at 5:30 with wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres Saturday, January 28 Va’era Simchat Shabbat 9:00 AM and then will join in a festive Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 PM that will end at 7 PM. Our first “Fourth Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM Friday” service is on January 27. Every evening following our early service there will be the opportunity for Shabbat dinner in the Lavy House with Rabbi Sagal. This new Temple Emanu-El Shabbat program Friday, February 3 Shabbat Hallelu in Recognition of is consistent with contemporary Shabbat trends and provides the opportunity for greater Shabbat Jewish Disabilities Month 7:45 PM programming and celebration both in the home and at our Temple. We hope you join us on the 4th Friday! Saturday, February 4 Bo Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM The dates for Fourth Friday are: January 27 Friday, February 10 Kehillah Tefillah/Shabbat B’Yachad..... 6:00 PM February 24 Erev Shabbat Service with Choir 7:45 PM March 24 April 28 Saturday, February 11 Beschalach Simchat Shabbat 9:00 AM May 26 Tiny Tot Shabbat 9:30 AM June 23 Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM All services begin with a pre-neg at 5:30 and then a service at 6:00 Please look for upcoming Friday, February 17 announcements about Shabbat dinners in the Lavy House which will require advance reservations. Zimrat Shabbat 7:45 PM Saturday, February 18 Yitro L’shalom Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM
Friday, February 24 (note time change) Erev Shabbat Service/ Rabbi Doug Sagal TEWTY Service 6:00 PM Saturday, February 25 Mishpatim Simchat Shabbat 9:00 AM Shabbat Minyan 9:45 AM In this issue...
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Tu B’Shevat, also known as Chamishah Asar B’shevat, the Douglas B. Sagal Senior Rabbi 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, is the day that marks Charles A. Kroloff Rabbi Emeritus the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” This is the season Martha T. Novick Cantor in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel Sarah Smiley Associate Rabbi emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing Ethan Prosnit Assistant Rabbi cycle. Michelle Rubel Assistant Cantor Don S. Decker Cantor Emeritus Today, the most commonly associated theme ascribed Brian Chartock Executive Director to Tu B’Shevat is the environment. It is considered a Abra Lee Religious School Director festival of nature, full of wonder, joy, acknowledgment, and Jill Cimafonte Director of Early Childhood Education thankfulness for God’s creation as we anticipate the renewal Nicholas Tino Organist/Choir Director of the natural world. Linking these ideas and tikkun olam Susan Dickstein President during this festival, we consider our obligation to care for Marc Epstein Vice President, President Elect God’s world, of which we are the custodians, and our responsibility for sharing the fruits of God’s earth Nan Honig Vice President, Education & Youth Dev. with all. Katy Engel Vice President, Membership & Communications We mark the day of Tu B’Shevat by eating fruit, particularly from the kinds that are singled out by the Alayne Morgenthal Vice President, Social Action & Torah in its praise of the bounty of the Holy Land: grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. Religious Living Jennifer Gillman Vice President, Administration This Tu B’Shevat, consider planting a tree in Israel! To plant your tree, go online at www.jnf.org. John Levy Vice President, Financial Matters (Treasurer) Jonathan Gelfand Parliamentarian Isabel Berg Financial Secretary Ellen Staple Recording Secretary Simchat Shabbat Cindy Postilnick Corresponding Secretary Saturdays, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25 , 9:00 AM Riva Waller Sisterhood President An intimate, informal, intergenerational service with guitar music, fellowship, and bagels. Come experience Mark Kabakow Men’s Club President the joy of Simchat Shabbat Services from 9:00-10:15 AM, followed by bagels and coffee. Emily Holtzman TEWTY President One of our rabbis and songleader Rick Calvert lead services. Kelly Tinkler Manager, Marketing & Communications Jackie Master...... Bulletin Advertising
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January 7 February 4 We remember those from our Temple 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary family: Alyrie Silverman Benjamin Hacker Daughter of Lenard & Lurie Silverman Son of Melissa & Andrew Hacker Herbert Seidel Husband of Betty Seidel January 14 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel Michael Schlar 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Andrew Levenson Husband of Helaine Schlar Remy Waldman Son of Howard & Margie Levenson Daughter of Jacqueline Waldman Rabbi Marcus Burstein February 11 Son of Arlene & Dr. Julian Burstein January 21 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel Annette Radley 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Evan Tompkins Philip Lowenstein Aaron Tsvayberg Son of Rebecca & Paul Tompkins Husband of Barbara Lowenstein Son of Ellana & Leonid Tsvayberg February 25 We remember those from our Aden Brooks 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary extended Temple family: Daughter of Jessica & Peter Brooks Eden Blitt Daughter of Jonathan & Lisa Blitt Mary Edelson 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel Mother of Kathi Wolder Sydney Scholder 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel Daughter of Elissa & Brian Scholder Jackson Derman Dr. Mervin Eisenberg Son of Lisa & Adam Derman Father of Richard Eisenberg January 28 Esther Marks 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary February 26 Mother of Steven Marks Logan Lenner 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel Marcia Barcan Son of Jacqui Lenner and Stewart Lenner Zachary Gerstel Son of Mia Gerstel Sister-in-law of Steve Barcan Zina Korn Congratulations Mother of Silva Mirvis and Vili Korn Warren and Mitzi Eisenberg on the marriage of their granddaughter, Dana Eisenberg to Audrey Ochs Jonathan Duber. Mother of Lewis Ochs Gary and Joan Fox on the marriage of their son, Harrison Maxwell to Megan Snyder. Susan Balon Ron and Diane Fishman on the engagement of their son, Dr. Joshua Fishman to Kendall Sister-in-law of Nanci Pompan Wallace. Dina Widman Jon and Linda Schweitzer on the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Seitz to Brian Rogalin. Mother of Paul Widman Eric and Gail Friedman on the marriage of their daughter, Brett to Dan Weinberg, great- nephew of Lee and Don Wortzel. Harlan Martin Husband of Susan Martin Scott and Marcy Lazar on the engagement of their son, Max to Aileen Aylward. Randy and Margaret Kahn on the marriage of their son, Brett to Dr. Robyn Glessner. Joyce Pearl Stephen and Marjorie Baker on the birth of their grandson, Eli Baker Siegel. The proud Aunt of Eve Adelson Grantz parents are Elizabeth and Joshua Siegel. Dr. Samuel Rappoport Stephen and Genie Einstein on the engagement of their son, Evan to Rebecca Hausman. Father of Marc & Janice Rappoport Jeffrey and Linda Feldman on the birth of their grandson, Theodore Grant Feldman. The Sheryl Cibula proud parents are Iva and Daniel Feldman. Mother of Susan Simon Rabbis Sarah Smiley and Josh Leighton on the birth of their daughter, Eliana Alix Leighton. Isaac Rabino Barbara and Sam Kahn on the marriage of their son, Bryan, to Alison Warszniter. Father of Tahli Goldstein Mark and Ellen Albertson on the engagement of their son, Jason to Jennifer Glaser; Gail Robinson and to Elaine Isaacman on the engagement of her grandson, Jason to Jennifer Glaser. Mother of Bonnie Cimring Shirley Gustin Essenfeld Tell and Kvell Grandmother of Marc Essenfeld If you have a “kvell”-worthy item to share with your Temple Community, please contact Beth Scher at Rose Runes 908-232-6770, ext. 117 or [email protected]. Mother of Dianne Gorbaty Raymond J. Brachman We’re Here For You Father of Ronald Brachman Your clergy are committed to providing attentive, compassionate, and excellent pastoral care. Please call Stella Scher us at 908-232-6770 to let us know of your needs, or to inform us of a pastoral or life cycle emergency. We Sister of Vivian Davidson ask that you avoid the use of e-mail to communicate pastoral or life cycle issues. E-mail cannot be relied Harvey Karp upon to provide timely and appropriate responses. Brother of Linda Lafkowitz 3 Temple Emanu-El Spring Fundraising Gala Israel Movie Night - January 19 at 7 PM
Join a Chavurah - Open House, January 22: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
What is a Chavurah? A Chavurah is a group of friends. In fact, the name of these groups comes from “chaver,” or friend. I’m sure you already have a few groups of friends, but there is always room for more Jewish friends in your life! A Chavurah group can provide you with connection, community, and intimacy in a Temple that sometimes can seem like a big place. Joining a Chavurah is a way to break apart the “bigness” of our synagogue and give each of us a deeper experience of community within the congregation.
How is it structured? A Chavurah is made up of about 10 “families”. However you define your family, single, partnered, a couple with kids at home, seniors, or empty nesters, the goal is to gather with other people with similar interests or in similar life stages to celebrate Jewish holidays, attend Temple events or explore the world in any way that appeals to your group.
You choose the design for your group: You can choose the families for your Chavurah, Temple Emanu-El can help choose some of the families, or Temple Emanu-El can place you in a Chavurah. Whichever way it is formed, your group will decide together what activities to undertake and how often you will meet. Many chavurot meet monthly, but you can choose the frequency and events that work for you. You might want to organize a potluck dinner. You might arrange a Hanukkah party at someone’s home or attend the Passover Seder at Temple Emanu-El together. You might want to go out for dinner and drinks. You decide what activities will be enjoyable for you as a group to experience. Temple Emanu-El is here to provide support arranging the groups and ideas if you need them.
We are holding a Chavurah Open House on Sunday morning, January 22nd, from 9:00 to 10:30 am when we will discuss how the program works and how you can participate. 4 Email Katy Engel at [email protected] if you are interested in joining a Chavurah Group. Gene and Carol Rosner: Why We Created A Jewish Legacy Like so many of you, Temple Emanu-El has been an important Please Support Our Kol part of our lives. For the past 43 years Carol and I have shared Nidre Campaign the joy of our simchas with our Temple family and have been strengthened by their support as we faced the inevitable times Thank you to everyone who has already of sorrow. Some of our most enduring friendships have been elected to take part in this year’s Kol Nidre made and nurtured by our shared Temple experiences. Appeal and for your commitment to Temple Emanu-El. We have prayed and learned together and we strived to do our part for tikkun olam by committing ourselves to social action projects. And, like so many of you, we have devoted countless hours helping Let’s keep the momentum going. Please to build a vital Jewish community in the greater Westfield area committed to the prophetic vision of make your payment online with a credit card or you can make payments by sending your our tradition - a Jewish community that encourages us to live our Jewish lives on our own terms and check in the mail, or you can be billed. to explore new and more meaningful ways to worship and study. Simply put, Temple Emanu-El has enriched our lives beyond measure. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS. Last year Carol and I shared the joy of seeing Mady, our oldest grandchild, become a bat mitzvah on the same bimah where her parents became b’nai mitzvah - the bimah she now calls her own. And, God Please make your payment online with a willing, in May we will again experience that same joy when her sister, Charlotte, declares that she, credit card or you can make payments by too, has become a bat mitzvah on that same bimah that has become hers. L’dor v’dor - from generation sending your check in the mail, or you can be to generation. billed. To participate in the Kol Nidre Appeal, please fill out the online form at www.tewnj.org/donate/kol-nidre, or contact When all is said and done, we have all Brian Chartock at 908-232-6770, ext. 114 or worked as hard as we have to secure a email [email protected]. strong Jewish future for our children, our grandchildren and the generations to come. Thank you! Our job is not done. We must continue our efforts to ensure that Temple Emanu-El is a vital part of that strong Jewish future. Carol and I have made a legacy commitment to help make that happen. To those for whom the Temple has likewise nourished your Jewish souls, we encourage you to join us and the many others in the congregation who have committed to secure Temple Emanu-El’s future by making your own legacy commitment.
-Gene and Carol Rosner
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2017-18 ECE Registration Believe it or not, it’s time to think about registration in our Early Childhood Education Program ECE - Save the Dates for the 2017-18 school year. Check out our information on the website and give us a call to January set up a tour and come see our nationally accredited school! Registration for the 2017-18 school year will begin in the month of January. If you are a temple member, you are eligible January 2 for priority registration, so please contact our ECE (Early Childhood Education) Office as School Closed- New Year’s Day soon as possible for more information.
January 11 NEW - for next year we will be offering full-time infant care for children 3-13 months. This “How to Talk to Children about Death” with Rabbi is a year-round program from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday. The class will be taught Sagal, Jill Cimafonte, and Mandi Zucker 9:00am by professionally trained and qualified teachers and will meet the standards of high quality education that we are committed to by being accredited by the National Association for the January 16 Education of the Young Child (NAEYC) and also licensed by the State of NJ. School Closed- Martin Luther King Day Realizing that there is a need for full day child care, we continue to expand our class structure January 20 for children of all ages by offering early and extended hours. Children ages 2 years through ECE Shabbat Family Dinner 5:45pm Kindergarten may choose to attend part time or, if preferred, they can also stay from 7am- 6pm Monday through Friday. January 21 Tiny tot Shabbat 9:30am (Monkeys host) Don’t miss out on getting a spot--your Temple membership gives you the priority to register. Contact us today! January 25 ECEC Meeting 9:05am
January 27 Friday Me and My Shadow Fall Session Ends Workshop January 11th 9:00am “How to Talk to Children about Death.” This workshop will be co-led by Mandi Zucker, Program January 30 Director of Imagine (a center for coping with loss), Rabbi Sagal, and Jill Cimafonte. Monday Me and My Shadow Fall Session Ends Free babysitting will be offered. This will be a highly informative and interactive session.
February
February 3 Friday Me and My Shadow Spring Session begins Havdallah Concert, February 4, 4:30 PM February 4 PJ Havdalah Celebration 4:30pm
February 6 Monday Me and My Shadow Spring Session begins
February 11 Tiny Tot Shabbat 9:30am (Turtles host) Please attend a Pajama Havdallah Concert at 4:30pm followed by an optional pizza dinner. Open to the community, for children through ages 8 and their families. Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, is an February 17 award winning New York based performer and music educator. She travels across the country and School Closed - Presidents’ Day internationally with her kiddie-rock band, delivering a dynamic, interactive program of joy and spirit, story and song. February 20 School Closed - Presidents’ Day Raised in the world of music and the tradition of Torah, Shira has worked for over a decade with a diverse array of Jewish communities to enliven rituals, holiday celebrations, and love for Jewish life February 22 and prayer. Blending words, story and music she creates a rich experience for children and adults alike. ECEC Meeting 9:05am Contact the ECE or Religious School offices for tickets and pricing information.
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Summer Camp We are in the process of accepting registration for our Summer Fun camp program, which will be Religious School - Save the Dates Save these dates for upcoming Religious School offered June 12th-August 4th. Register by February 1st to be guaranteed a space! events or subscribe to the Youth Learning and --6-8 weeks camp option (choose any weeks) Engagement calendar to upload and receive --for children as young as 20 months old updates throughout the year. --2, 3, 4, and 5 day options available January New 2-week Nature Camp Option for children Kindergarten through 2nd grade to be held in TEVA January 3 (our fabulous outdoor classroom!). Camp options include: Religious School Resumes *Mad Science (June 26-July7) January 8 *The Magic of the Forest (July 10-July 21) 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield Diner *Bugs and Butterflies (July 24-August 4) January 11 7:45 – 9:00 pm, Youth Learning and Engagement Please call our ECE office at 908-232-7663 or email [email protected] for more information. Committee Meeting January 12 – 16 11th & 12th Grade Social Justice trip to NOLA Camp Scholarship Information January 15 Applications are due no later than February 1st, 2017. No Sunday Religious School classes, MLK, Jr. Weekend Temple Emanu-El knows that Jewish summer camp and January 15 –16 Israel experiences have a lasting impact on our youth, and 7th Gr trip to NYC we want to be able to help send our students to Camp and to Israel! Each year we are able to January 20-21 offer limited needs-based scholarships for Temple members to attend Jewish summer camp 6th Gr Nisayon Retreat to URJ Camp Harlam as well as scholarships for Israel programs. Please contact Emily Halpern or Rabbi Ethan January 22 Prosnit for a scholarship application. 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield Diner Attention first-time campers! The Foundation for Jewish Camp (in partnership with the Jewish January 24 Federation of Greater MetroWest) is offering incentive grants for families to try Jewish camp No HaMakom – HS midterms for the first time. It is not a scholarship fund; it is not needs-based at all. More info is available January 28 at www.onehappycamper.org. 8th & 9th Gr Mitzvah Corps social justice event January 29 8:45 – 10:45 am, Kgn/1st Gr Family Program: Havdallah 9:00 – 11:00 am, 6th Gr Nisayon event: Mitzvot of Youth Group Events Greater Metrowest Save these dates and look for more information coming soon on the January 31 following events: Madrichim seminar Extreme Yeladim Extreme Bonim February (For 3rd & 4th graders) (For 5th & 6th graders) February 4 Sunday, January 29th Sunday, January 8th 4:30 pm, Kgn – 2nd Gr Families: ShirLaLa Pajama Pool party Ice Skating Havdallah Concert with Artist in Residence, Shira Sunday, February 12th Sunday, February 5th Kline, followed by optional pizza dinner TBD TBD February 5 8:45 – 10:45 am, Kgn – 3rd Gr Tu B’Shevat program and 4th & 5th Gr special tefilah with Artist in Residence, Shira Kline 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield Diner February 7 – 9 4th & 5th Gr Tu B’Shevat Celebration February 8 7:45 – 9:00 pm, Youth Learning and Engagement Committee Meeting February 12 10:45am to 12 pm, 8th & 9th Gr Mitzvah Corps 1:30 – 3:30pm, 6th Gr Nisayon: Ometz Lev, Courage of the Heart February 19 No Sunday Classes – Presidents’ Weekend February 24 – 25 5th Gr. Retreat to URJ Camp Harlam for Reform Judaism, Washington, D.C. 7 Social Action
Tikkun Olam
Consultation on Conscience Social Justice Shabbat, January 20 at 7:45 PM at Shabbat Services Be Part of the Temple Emanu-El Delegation Join us for an evening to thank our social action volunteers in our at the Consultation on Conscience congregation and also get an update on the work we are doing with the April 30 – May 2nd in Washington DC Syrian refugee families. Please bring kitchen cleaning supplies (paper towels, sponges, soap, etc) to Services which we will donate to the Syrian The Consultation on Conscience is the refugee family in our midst. The Harris and Sally Gilbert Award for Social Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s Justice will also be presented at this Shabbat Service. biennial social justice leadership conference. Held over three days in Washington, D.C., the Meeting, Second Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 – 9:00 PM Consultation empowers the Reform Jewish Join us for our Tikkun Olam Meeting the second Wednesday of every month to help us plan upcoming Movement through leadership development; Social Action programs and create a vision for the future. opportunities for network and community building; and active dialogue culminating in an Questions? Contact the Tikkun Olam Co-Chairs Marli Gelfand ([email protected]) and Mandi Zucker afternoon of advocacy on Capitol Hill. ([email protected]).
We are hoping to have a great turnout from Temple Emanu-El. Use the code “Delegation” Mandy Reichman Feeding Program to save $120 on the registration fee. If you have Bagged with Love 2016 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive questions or plan on attending please contact Rabbi Prosnit. We would like to thank all of you who participated, donated and supported the 16th Annual Turkey Drive. Through your generosity we were able to feed 150 families in Union County who, without our help, might not have been able to have turkey and “fixin’s’” for Thanksgiving. It’s a sad reality that less Housing the Homeless than 10 miles away from the Temple there are people wearing ripped clothing, have duct tape on their Thank you! sneakers and holes in their gloves. We have a lot to be thankful for.
During the week of December 25-January 1 With our gratitude, Temple Emanu-El hosted several homeless Meryl, Barry and Jeffrey Reichman families at our synagogue. It was a wonderful opportunity for Temple members to volunteer, make meals, sleep over and hang out with our guests. We wanted to thank everyone who volunteered and donated items that ensured a memorable week for these families.
We will be hosting families again during the summer. Please look for information and volunteer opportunities, as the date gets closer. New volunteers are always welcome! (It is a great experience for kids too!)
To volunteer, please contact us at: [email protected].
Thank you for helping with this incredible mitzvah.
Lauren Gottlieb Lynda Wald
Did you know… In New Jersey, a minimum wage worker earns $8.25 per hour? To afford the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment, a minimum wage worker must work 121 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. -National Low Income Housing Coalition/Out for reach 2014 8 Social Action
Jewish Perspective on Current Social Caring Community Issues Sign up to be a member of the Caring Community. Death with Dignity Thursday, February 2nd - 7:30 PM Can you give a ride to a Temple member in Across the nation, Compassion and Choices works to protect and expand end-of-life options — and to need to either services or to a doctor’s ensure healthcare providers honor and enable patients’ decisions about their care. To make this vision appointment? a reality, Compassion & Choices works nationwide in state legislatures, Congress, courts, medical Can you cook a meal for a homebound senior or settings and communities to empower people with information and tools, advance policies that allow a congregant going through a difficult illness? people to make fully informed decisions about their healthcare, and authorize and implement medical Can you deliver a challah to a congregant aid in dying to allow mentally capable adults in their final weeks or months of a terminal disease to celebrating something good or going through a advance the time of death and end unbearable suffering. Join us as we discuss this issue and the challenging time? Jewish views on it. Sign up for the Caring Ccommunity email list by contacting: Pamela Clarke at For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you,‘You [email protected] or shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’ Deuteronomy 15:11 Lynda Wald at [email protected].
For over 2000 years, Jews have known the hardships of exile, the sufferings of persecution. Yet despite our own historic struggles, we continue to follow the words in the Torah and extend a hand We’re Here for You to those in need. Today, there are those who are in need: just a few miles down the road, Syrian If you or someone you know is ill, has suffered refugees who have escaped the devastation of their countries on-going Civil War and endured a bitter any recent loss, or desires any extra support at journey from their homeland with little more than the clothes on their back. Many are now settled this time, please contact Rabbi Sagal, ext. 117, here in Elizabeth, but their struggle is far from over. They are living in mice- and cockroach-infested or Cantor Novick, ext. 116, at 908-232-6770. apartments; heating can, at times, be spotty. Their appliances don’t work, their roofs leak, and there are holes in their walls. These families struggle daily -- to navigate American school systems, to understand American healthcare, to find jobs. Get Involved Participate in our Mitzvah Garden, Turkey Drive, So we practice the words of the Torah and open our hand to “the needy and the poor”. This past Blankets of Love, Mandy Reichman Feeding summer, Temple Emanu-El joined an Interfaith Coalition with The First Methodist Church and the First Program, or one of the other wonderful events Congregational Church to address the refugee crisis in our area. Together, we have begun to raise we do at Temple Emanu-El. awareness and necessary funds that is administered by the United Fund of Westfield and go directly to refugee families in need. In addition, our Congregation has “adopted” a family in Elizabeth that urgently For more information about any of these needs our help.They are the Nabilsi family: Hassan and Kholood and their three children, Wael, Hala programs contact [email protected]. and Haya. Over the past several months, with the help of congregants and community members, we have created a network of tutors who visits the family 3-4 times a week to help with homework and English, collected bags of winter clothing and furniture donations, and established a network of Food Pantry individuals and resources to assist the family. 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:15 - 11:15 AM But our work is not finished. And we need your help. There are 2 ways you can get involved: Volunteer for one of the shifts at the 1. Monetary Assistance: Temple Emanu-el is raising money to help pay for the plane tickets that Westfield Food Pantry on the 2nd or 4th brought the Nabilsi family here to America – a debt they are required by the US Government to pay Wednesday of each month. To volunteer to off. A portion of the money raised will also go to the United Fund so we can continue to help the Syrian sign up contact Alice Fertig at Refugee community at large. Please make checks out to Temple Emanu-El and put “Syrian Refugee [email protected]. Support” in the memo line. 2. Hands-On Assistance. Both the Nabilsi family and the entire refugee community needs hands-on assistance, including legal and housing advice, job placement, and tutors. We often need clothing, Blankets of Love furniture and household goods. Wednesdays, January 4 & February 1, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Finally, we invite you and your families to join us on Friday, January 20th, for a Social Action Join us as we mend the world one blanket at Shabbat. The Temple will be honoring community service volunteers, including those helping with the a time. Our hand crafted blankets are donated Syrian Refugee crisis, as well as highlighting many of the outreach programs offered through Temple every August to children with cancer, at the Emau-El. start of their one week sleepaway camp If you have any questions about donations or volunteering, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look experience. Bring your own blanket project and forward to seeing you on January 20, 2017. join us monthly at Temple. Alissa Berger Jenny Tananbaum [email protected] [email protected] 9 Adult Education
January/February Adult Learning Opportunities Israel From Torah to Today Ongoing Courses January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5 at 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM Instructor: Lisa Lisser Tuesday Morning Bible Class A six part series that addresses the importance of Israel to the Jewish people. We will look at Israel in Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM the Tanakh, discuss the development of Zionism, and the Modern State of Israel. The course cost $118 Participants study Bible plus the latest events of and includes all texts and coffee and bagels. concern to the Jewish people. Feel free to “drop” in on any Tuesday; you are always welcome! Israel Roundtable Conversation January 18 (at JCC), February 15 at 11:30 – 12:30 PM Holy Scrollers Torah Study Our shaliach Michael Levi will lead a conversation on a hot topic and current event issues. Bring your Saturdays, 8:15 – 9:05 AM lunch; we will provide drinks and dessert. Every Shabbat this discussion focuses on the Torah Portion of the week, Jewish ideas, and Hebrew Boot Camp for Parents values and the task of living a life of meaning with Sundays: January 8 & 22, February 5 at 9:00-10:30 AM Rabbi Sagal. Have you always wanted to follow along in Hebrew in the prayer book? Do you want to help your children with their Hebrew lessons? This is the perfect class for you! Join Rabbi Prosnit for a three-week Study Havurah – The Profit Elijah boot camp program, where you will learn the basic Aleph-Bet and the ability to decode the Hebrew Every third Saturday of the month, 9:30 – prayers at services. The course costs $36, which includes a textbook and app for your tablet or smart phone. To register for the class, please visit http://www.tewnj.org/learn/adult-education/learning- 11:00 AM opportunities. Instructor: Connie Reiter What do you know about the Prophet Elijah? Café Ivrit He attends every circumcision ceremony. We January 4 & 18, February 1 & 15 at 9:30 – 11:00 AM set a cup of wine and open our door for him at Join our Shaliach Michael Levi to practice your conversational Hebrew skills. Class topics will include the Seder. We await the announcement that the arts and entertainment in Israel, political issues, current events, and the global Jewish world. Messiah has arrived. And we treasure him as our greatest folk hero - the savior of poor and oppressed Jews. Join us as we read (in English) One Congregation, One Book about this unusual man, celebrated in story and One Congregation, One Book: My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Jewish Past in myth, and celebrated in Felix Mendelssohn’s Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar. magnificent oratorio. March 1 at 7:30 PM Read this amazing book and join us for a conversation about the rich Library News history of Kurdish Jews and the trials and tribulations of one family Hope you are planning to browse the Temple searching for a place to call home. Our panelist for the evening will be Library in the near future. New books and DVD’s members of our community whose families are from the Near East/Middle East now living in the US are continually added to the shelves. So come in or Israel to reflect on their experiences and a specialist in Jewish genealogy to provide useful tips on and make some connections to the Jewish world of books and film. Some new additions: exploring our family tree. Mameleh Knows Best by Marjorie Ingall A Backpack, a Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka, Principles of Jewish Legal Tradition: a Memoir by Lev Golinkin An Introduction to the Basic Elements of Jewish Law Mischling by Affinity Konar 3rd of a 3 part series: Wednesday, January 18 at 8:00 - 9:00 AM The Houseguest by Kim Brooks The Rabbi of Resurrection Bay by Seth B. The second year of this course which is designed for those interested in the Jewish understanding of their Goldsmith area of expertise. We will meet for breakfast at the Westfield Diner and discuss basic principles of the Louis Bamberger, Department Store Innovator Jewish Legal Tradition. This course is limited to those in the legal or associated professions. and Philanthropist by Linda B. Forgash Here I Am: A Novel by Jonathan Safren Foer The One Man by Andrew Gross A History of the Biblical Period and Sick Boy by Sean Waller, our own Temple Instructor: Sol Novick member Dates: March 16, 23 & 30, April 6 at 7:30 – 9:00 PM We also received the highly acclaimed new Join us for an Integrated Course in Jewish History, Bible and Archaeology from the Conquest and Comprehensive English-Yiddish Dictionary for Settlement of Canaan (Joshua) till their return from Babylonian captivity. This course presents the events our reference collection, in case you want to know how to say “e-mail” in Yiddish. from two different perspectives that complement each other: the historical and the Biblical. Each unit Library hours are posted on the library door and contains the Biblical texts together with pertinent archaeological findings of artifacts and inscriptions, on the Temple website. appropriate maps and timelines. Relevant literature and events of neighboring countries that had an impact You can leave a message at 908-232-6770, ext. on Jewish history are, likewise, presented. 131, or email us: Brett Harris: bharris@wilentz. com; Janice Kessler: [email protected]; More information can be found at www.tewnj.org. Click Learning, then click Adult Education. Bettye Barcan: [email protected] For information about any of our Adult Education classes, please contact Rabbi Ethan Prosnit at [email protected]. To register, contact Carol Jassin at 908-232-6770, ext. 120. 10 Saturday, March 11 Hamantaschen Recipe Adult Purim Masquerade Ball This dough is easier to work with at room temperature. If it’s too cold, it will crack when you fold up the sides.
Ingredients MAKES ABOUT 24 SERVINGS 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs Date-Orange Filling, Honey-Nut Filling, Poppy Seed Filling, or 1 1/2 cups jam or preserves
Preparation Whisk baking powder, salt, and 4 cups flour in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium- high speed, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients; mix until dough comes together. Divide dough in half and form into two 3/4”-thick disks. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350°. Let 1 disk of dough sit at room Sunday, March 12 temperature until softened slightly, about 30 Join us for a congregational Purim Shpiel and Purim Carnival for our Youth. Join us for our kid- minutes. friendly Purim Shpiel, followed by a Carnival! DJ, carnival games, face painting, bounce house, Roll out dough on a very lightly floured surface costume contest, prizes! Free! Wear your costumes! The Tikkun Olam/Social Action Committee to about 1/4” thick, dusting with flour as needed will be selling food at the Carnival! All profits will benefit Jewish Family Services’ Meals on Wheels (use as little flour as possible). Cut out 3 1/2” Program. rounds with cutter and, using an offset spatula or bench scraper, transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Gather up scraps, reroll, and cut out additional rounds. Purim Mishloach Manot Lightly beat remaining egg in a small bowl to blend. Purim is almost here! This year we are working with Happy Purim online to make it easier Working a few at a time, brush edge of rounds than ever for you to send Mishloach Manot to all your temple friends. You will be receiving an with egg, then place 1 1/2 tsp. filling in center. email in January with your personalized login which will allow you to place your order online Fold sides up to make a triangle, pinching points at happypurim.com. If you do not receive this, don’t have an email account or have any other gently to seal and leaving about 1” surface of filling questions please contact Jenn White at 201-927-5481/[email protected] or Jen exposed. Goldstein at 917-447-9662/[email protected]. This is the biggest fundraiser for our Brush sides of folded dough with egg. Bake Religious School so we need your support! cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until bottoms are golden brown, 18–22 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets. Do ahead: Dough can be made 2 days ahead; keep chilled. Cookies can be made 2 days ahead; let cool and store airtight at room temperature.
Check our Temple website for more information about all of our holiday programs. 11 Our Temple Community
Nanci Pompan Installation On November 5th, in front of representatives from throughout the WRJ Atlantic District, our own Nanci Sisterhood Membership Pompan was installed as the WRJ Atlantic District President and Sharon Zydney Walker (Recording Appreciation Dinner Secretary), Gloria Brown (Area Director) and Cindy Postilnick (Area Director) were also installed onto the District board. Over 20 members of our congregation, including Cantor Novick and Rabbi Sagal attended Sisterhood’s Annual Membership Dinner on the installation dinner to pay tribute to Nanci, Sharon, Gloria and Cindy. Quoting from Rabbi Sagal’s December 5th was a tremendous success!! honorary speech, “Nanci is a leader of vision, of passion and commitment--commitment to the work of It was an evening of festivity with great music the WRJ, the Reform Movement and the Jewish People. She is a true Ohev Yisrael -- A lover of the Jews by D’Amico entertainment, food by Cosimo’s and of Judaism and of Humanity.” We say Mazel Tov to Nanci, Sharon, Gloria and Cindy for your endless Restaurant and door prizes from our Sisterhood service on behalf of the Temple Sisterhood and the Women of Reform Judaism. Gift Shop and Book Club. The installation dinner was part of the Biennial WRJ Atlantic District Convention. Throughout the The 120 guests in attendance were busy weekend we learned from leaders of WRJ and our movement - including Rabbi Mary Zamore who spoke socializing with old & new members in our about Pay Equity and Sharon Zydney Walker who led a membership workshop. Gloria Brown was our Sisterhood! This event could not have convention Social Action Chair and led us in making birthing kits for women in Africa and knitting bears for been accomplished without the diligent and hospitalized children. We were inspired by Lesley Sachs as she shared the challenges faced by ‘Women cooperative help of our Sisterhood committee of the Wall’ and Fraidy Reese as she spoke about the struggles faced by women who try to leave forced/ of women. Big Kudos to Mike Kenny for arranged marriages. We were entertained by Noah Aronson and Nefesh Mountain. During the convention providing attention to the details and wonderful weekend we made connections with women from throughout NJ and PA in study, prayer and working recommendations in the flow of our event! together to shape our vision on addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.
Thank you!! Thank you to the Sisterhood members who decorated the Sukkah and Bimah for Sukkot! Thank you to Cantor Novick and Rabbi Sagal for supporting our Sisterhood Shabbat service on October 21st. Sisterhood Gift Shop Please remember the Sisterhood Judaica Shop! We have everything you need to make this season a special one for your family & friends!
Sisterhood Save the Dates • Hostess Gifts • Candlesticks & Candles Jan 11 - Meeting & program • B’nai Mitzvah gifts • Mezuzahs & Jewelry Feb 22 - Meeting & winter program • Challah plates and covers • Holiday items April 2 – Women’s seder
Did you know that all merchandise in the Judaica Shop is discounted and all proceeds from the shop go right back to the Temple? Support your Sisterhood, so we can support the programs that make our We need your help! Temple so special! Shop open Sundays during Religious School, after Bible Class on Tuesday or by Do you have a background in merchandising appointment - cash or check only. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in or sales? Do you have a knack for setting up learning more, or would like an appointment. displays? Selling merchandise online? We are looking for volunteers to support our Judaica Shop. Whether you can volunteer 1 hour a Sisterhood Book Club month or 1 hour week we need your support! Looking for a good book to read? Come join one of our lively book club discussions. Meetings generally Please email [email protected] for more take place at 7:30 in the Lavy House. Be on the lookout for announcements in the information. weekly e-blasts. Schedule of upcoming titles are below. For more information please email Sisterhood at [email protected]
ZUMBA Jan 25 – The Debt of Tamar: A Novel by Nicole Diveck March 29 – A Backpack, A Bear & Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir by Lev Remember, Zumba class at 4:00 PM every Golinkin Monday, except holidays. May 24 - My Grand Parents in Love & War by Ian Burum
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Men’s Club Temple Emanu-El Mens’ Dinner Out Men’s Club Save the Dates Men’s Club Meeting January 26th, from 7:00 to 10:00, GrilleStone, Scotch Plains Thursday, January 12th - 7:30 pm
Hey guys! Do you ever just want to go out for dinner and drink with other other guys to discuss business, Men’s Club Meeting sports, politics and family? Maybe to catch up with old friends? Maybe to meet new friends? Maybe just to Thursday, February 9th - 7:30 pm get out of the house for a night? Men’s Club Meeting Well, on a Tuesday night in December, a bunch of us did just that! Twenty-five guys of various Thursday, March 9th - 7:30 pm backgrounds, heights, weights, appetites, favorite drinks and senses of humor got together at GrilleStone Restaurant on Route 22 in Scotch Plains. The reason was “why not?”. The common bond was Temple Men’s Club Meeting Emanu-El! And these members of our Temple, some for a few weeks and some for many years, all had a Thursday, April 13th - 7:30 pm good time. We will get together again on January 19 at a restaurant near you! Join us! Why not?! Thanks to Ed Lerner for organizing this! Hope to see you then. Israel Independence Day Maccabee Games Sunday, April 30th - After school from Breathing New Life into Ashkenazi Jewish Cuisine With Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz 11:00 to 1:00. Games and competition with March 9th, from 7:30pm to 9pm at at Temple Emanu-El Parents, Clergy, Teachers, Staff, and Kids! From holiday meals to Jewish delis, the foods of eastern European Jews tell a beautiful story of American Jewish life. And yet for Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, young entrepreneurs in Brooklyn, something was off. The foods they grew up loving were being forgotten by members of their generation. They penned a manifesto and the duo spent five years researching and cooking together, looking back to eastern Europe B’nai Mitzvah Video Service and to the Lower East Side to glean kitchen wisdom from generations past. In their book, The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods, the two reclaim time- The Men’s Club has arranged with A Train Productions to offer recording of all honored techniques and ingredients to produce dishes that will make you rethink everything you thought Sanctuary and Brody Chapel B’nai Mitzvah you knew about Jewish food. By sharing the stories and culinary wisdom behind many of their recipes, Liz services. Preserve your family memories of and Jeffrey will paint a picture of the past, present and future of Ashkenazi Jewish Cuisine. Questions and this joyous life cycle event on Blu-ray, Flash discussion will be encouraged! Drive, or DVD. A Train can also provide live Sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club, the event costs $18 per person and will include wine and internet streaming of the service to family cheese, a slide presentation, Q & A and samples of their gefilte fish. In addition, copies of their cookbook members unable to attend this important will be available for sale. occasion. All equipment is state of the art and produces a superior product. Proceeds from this service are used by the Men’s Club Ladies Night Out - Women’s Philanthropy of Greater to fund its charitable work for the Temple, MetroWest NJ including the support of Religious School Thursday, January 12 at 7pm and ECE activities. Temple Emanu-El You will find A Train’s information in “Saving the world, one bar of soap at a time” your B’nai Mitzvah packet, at www. atrainproductions.com/tewnj, and also in this Featuring Erin Zaikis the founder of Sundara, an Bulletin. Please contact Mike Kenny to order. organization that recycles hotel soap for distribution across India, Uganda, and Myanmar. The organization employs widows, victims of domestic violence, and single mothers at a fair wage and trains them to become Thank you community hygiene ambassadors in the process. She A special message of gratitude and has been recognized by the Huffington Post, ONE, CNN, appreciation for your contributions to the and the Clean India campaign; was named as a 36 Under 36 in the Jewish Week; and has spoken at GoFundMe campaign for Michelle Kenny. universities and conferences across the U.S. and Canada, including giving a TEDx Talk. -Mike Kenny
There will be an opportunity to make a gift to the 2017 UJA Women’s Campaign. Online and phone registration only by Thursday, January 5. Couvert: $36 • Dinner buffet
Co-chairs: Shari Berman and Gerri Rothfleisch, Advisor: Shira Rothschild Visit www.jfedgmw.org/ladies or call Miriam Hirschheimer at (973) 929-3165. For more information contact Shay Rodney at (973) 929-3174. 13 Calendar At a Glance: January/February
For up to date information or changes visit www.tewnj.org Please note that Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates are no longer listed on this calendar. See page 3 for this information. In addition, the Early Childhood Education and Religious School calendar can be found on our website at www.tewnj.org.
Sunday, January 22 Monday, January 2 Saturday, February 11 8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today Tu B’Shevat New Year’s Day Observed 9:00 AM Chavurah Open House 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers Temple Office Closed 9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat Monday, January 23 Tuesday, January 3 9:30 AM Tiny Tot Shabbat 4:00 PM Zumba 9:45 AM Morning Minyan 9:30 AM Bible Class Tuesday, January 24 Wednesday, January 4 9:30 AM Bible Class Sunday, February 12 9:30 AM Cafe Ivrit 8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today 7:00 PM Blankets of Love Wednesday, January 25 7:30 PM Sisterhood Book Club Monday, February 13 Friday, January 6 4:00 PM Zumba 7:45 PM Shabbat Hallelu Friday, January 27 5:30 PM Pre-neg Wine & Cheese Tuesday, February 14 Saturday, January 7 6:00 PM Erev/Kabbalat Shabbat Service 9:30 AM Bible Class 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers 9:45 AM Morning Minyan Saturday, January 28 Wednesday, February 15 Rosh Chodesh 9:30 AM Cafe Ivrit Monday, January 9 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers 11:30 AM Israel Round Table 4:00 PM Zumba 9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat 9:45 AM Morning Minyan Friday, February 17 7:45 PM Zimrat Shabbat Service Tuesday, January 10 9:30 AM Bible Class Sunday, January 29 8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today Saturday, February 18 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers Wednesday, January 11 Monday, January 30 9:30 AM Connie Reiter’s Torah Study 7:30 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting 4:00 PM Zumba 9:45 AM Morning Minyan 7:30 PM Social Action Comm Mtg. 7:45 PM Youth Learning & Engagement Meeting Tuesday, January 31 Monday, February 20 9:30 AM Bible Class President’s Day 4:00 PM Zumba Thursday, January 12 Wednesday, February 1 7:30 PM Men’s Club Meeting 9:30 AM Cafe Ivrit Tuesday, February 21 9:30 AM Bible Class Friday, January 13 7:00 PM Blankets of Love 6:00 PM Kehillah Tefillah Thursday, February 2 Thursday, February 23 Shabbat B’Yachad 7:30 PM Jewish Perspectives: Death with Dignity 7:30 PM Israeli Movie Night 7:45 PM Erev Shabbat with Choir Friday, February 3 Friday, February 24 Saturday, January 14 7:45 PM Shabbat Hallelu in Recognition of Jewish 5:30 PM Pre-neg Wine & Cheese 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers Disability Month 6:00 PM Erev/Kabbalat Shabbat Service 9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat 9:45 AM Morning Minyan Saturday, February 4 Saturday, February 25 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers Monday, January 16 9:45 AM Morning Minyan 9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9:45 AM Morning Minyan Temple Office Closed Sunday, February 5 8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today Sunday, February 26 Tuesday, January 17 4:00 PM Mostly Music Rosh Chodesh Adar 9:30 AM Bible Class 8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today Wednesday, January 18 Monday, February 6 4:00 PM Zumba Monday, February 27 8:00 AM Principles of Jewish Legal Tradition 4:00 PM Zumba 9:30 AM Cafe Ivrit 11:30 AM Israel Round Table Tuesday, February 7 9:30 AM Bible Class Tuesday, February 28 9:30 AM Bible Class Thursday, January 19 7:30 PM Israeli Movie Night Wednesday, February 8 7:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting Friday, January 20 7:45 PM Youth Learning & Engagement Meeting 7:45 PM Zimrat Social Justice Shabbat Service and Presentation of the Gilbert Award Thursday, February 9 7:30 PM Men’s Club Meeting Saturday, January 21 8:15 AM Holy Scrollers 9:30 AM Tiny Tot Shabbat Friday, February 10 9:30 AM Connie Reiter’s Torah Study Erev Tu B’Shevat 9:45 AM Morning Minyan 6:00 PM Kehillah Tefillah Shabbat B’Yachad 7:45 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Choir 14 Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!
Donations made through December 12, 2016 are listed here. Please look for later contributions in the March/April Bulletin. To make a donation, please contact the Temple office at 908-232-6770.
Education General Temple Emanu-El Funds Abe & Selma Benjamin Scholarship Fund Joyce Tischler Oneg Shabbat & Flower Fund Donor In memory of Donor In honor of Hannah & Steve Lieberman Rabbi Marcus Burstein Elizabeth & George Gerson Nanci Pompan becoming WRJ Atlantic District President Solomon J. Buchsbaum Fund Donor In memory of Temple Fund Elaine Weil Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Donor In memory of Phyllis Buchsbaum Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Judy Williams Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel
Donor In honor of Donor In honor of Phyllis Buchsbaum Noah’s Bar Mitzvah, Jackie & Myron Abbie Spohrer Howard Kessler speedy recovery Kesselhaut’s Grandson Clergy Discretionary Funds Creating a Jewish Legacy Fund Donor In honor of Rabbi Sagal’s Discretionary Fund Roni & Marc Epstein Gail & Rick Friedman’s daughter Brett’s Donor In memory of marriage to Dan Weinberg Rever, Rubin & Fried families Allan Fried Rosalind & David Dorlen Holly Wetscher Beatrice Wetscher Warren & Mitzi Eisenberg Dr. Mervin Eisenberg Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish Learning Kenneth & Kathi Rosenblum Joe & Enid Rosenblum Donor In memory of Lewis H. Ochs Audrey Ochs Barbara & Harvey Krohn Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew Ochs Molly Cohen Richard L. Cohen Renee & David Golush Harlan Martin Ellie Gonczlik Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein The Glasser Foundation Gerald J. Glasser Susan & Tal Sklar Renee & David Golush Herb Seidel Beth & Marc Rudofsky Dr. Samuel Rappoport, father of Marc Laurie Meister Anna Gitlin Rappoport
Donor In honor of Donor In honor of Susan & Tal Sklar Get Well Wishes Raymond & Linda Simon Dr. Jason & Dr. Susan Simon & Millie Pollock the birth of Jack Sidney, great grandson of Nathan & Sarah Marjorie Lessner Robert & Dyan Lerner Jameson Barrett’s baby naming Barbara & Harvey Krohn a speedy recovery for Howard Kessler Kathleen Murphy Good health Richard & Susan Cohen Birth of granddaughter Leia Ryan Kasen Renee Simkowitz Speedy recovery to Myra Hoffman Renee & David Golush Brett Friedman’s marriage Religious School Fund Charles & Lisa Ostroff Ava Ostroff’s Bat Mitzvah Donor In honor of Wendy & Glenn Tucker Brett Frieldman’ s marriage to Dan Weinberg Mitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat Mitzvah Shelley & Saul Leighton Kayla DeRespinis’ Baby Naming Amy & Eric Morrow Sloane Morrow’s Baby Naming Scholarship Fund for Educationally Challenged Children The Ives Family Jordyn Ives’ Bat Mitzvah Donor In memory of Neil & Suzanne Sherman Samuel Sherman’s Bar Mitzvah Gail & Manny Erlich Rabbi Marcus Burstein Barry & Laurie Meister Engagement of Steve & Isabel Berg’s son Robert & Robin Eisman Samantha Eisman’s Bat Mitzvah
The Holly E. Wetscher Ma’Ayan Education Fund Donor In appreciation Donor In memory of Helaine & Danielle Schlar of Rabbi Sagal for Michael’s funeral Dave & Roz Dorlen Rabbi Marcus Burstein Gary & Julie Engel Lois Mishkin Matthew & Laura Friedman To Gerald Cantor for his kindness and Roz & Dave Dorlen Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin generosity to our whole family Sherry & Andy Krakauer For naming grandson, Jackson Victor Krakauer Donor In honor of Betty Seidel Audrey Fisch & Mark Flynn Spencer Jacovini’s Bar Mitzvah Roz & Dave Dorlen Linda & Ken Schneider’s 50th Anniversary Cantor Novick’s Discretionary Fund Donor In memory of Marcia & Bob Kendler Rabbi Marcus Burstein Lewis Ochs Audrey Ochs, mother of Lewis Ochs Continued on next page 15 Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!
Cantor Novick’s Discretionary Fund, Continued Donor In honor of Donor In honor of Isabel & Steven Berg Brett Friedman’s marriage to Dan Weinberg Kathi & Kenneth Rosenblum Cantor Novick granddaughter Emma Jade’s Susan & Tal Sklar the birth of Susan & Robert Fuhrman’s naming granddaughter Laurie & Matthew Garfinkel Sue Shusman the Bar Mitzvah of Michael Weil, grandson of & family the birth of Cantor Novick’s granddaughter, Emma Carolyn Weil Stacy & Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Isabel & Steven Berg the birth of Eleanor Anne, daughter of Lisa Diane & Jerry Forman & Family the birth of Emma Jade Seliger & Jeremy Keenan Ellen Tilzer & James Tilzer Walter Simon’s Birthday Mitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat Mitzvah Amy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat Mitzvah Harris & Sally Gilbert Fund for Social Justice Donor In memory of Marion & Mark Burger Sherman Perr Betty Kaplan Rabbi Prosnit’s Discretionary Fund Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Donor In memory of Betty Kaplan, Mark Berger Florence Witzburg mother of Gail Janice & Howard Kessler Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein & Family Brucker & Martin Witzburg Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Alissa Kaye Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin Donor In honor of Margaret Shaw Ida Shaw Betty Kaplan Tony Williams’ 80th Birthday Sylvia & Howard Cohen in your new home Donor In honor of Stacy &Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Janice & Howard Kessler Pearl Wiener’s grandson Eli’s Bar Mitzvah Jacqueline Hope Lewis Memorial Fund Louise, Jonathan, Benjamin Benjamin Spergel’s Bar Mitzvah Donor In memory of & Zachary Spergel Vivian & Irwin Davidson Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Amy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat Mitzvah
Donor In appreciation of Mandy Reichman Fund Donor In memory of Carly & Cliff Hamilton Harper Hamilton’s baby naming Marcy & Michael Lechner Rose Brown, mother of Sharon Spirn, Grandmother of Jennifer & Ben Spirn Rabbi Smiley’s Discretionary Fund Liz Shapiro Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Donor In honor of Andi & Howard Wiener Isabel & Steven Berg Birth of Eliana Alix Leighton Betty Kaplan Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Ed Lerner & Maralyn Lieberman Susan & Peter Klein Scott, Jacqueline, Ethan & Cindy & Stan Gersch Zach Jaffee Jacie & Arnie Civins Jane & Al Wolin Enid & Jerome Rosenblum Lewis Ochs Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew Ochs Carrie & Fred Polak Cantor Rubel’s Discretionary Fund Elaine & David Cook Donor In honor of Barbara & Jerry Crown Stacy & Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Liz Shapiro Louise, Jonathan, Benjamin Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah & Zachary Spergel Andi & Howard Wiener Mitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat Mitzvah Susan & Tal Sklar Amy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat Mitzvah Deena & Lew Ochs Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin Suzanne & Neil Sherman Sam Sherman’s Bar Mitzvah Susan & Peter Klein Susan Balon, sister-in-law of Nanci Pompan Mary Edelson, mother of Kathi Wolder Social Action Esther Marks, mother of Steven Marks Marcia Barcan, sister-in-law of Steve Barcan The Diamond Family Dina Widman, mother of Paul Widman Caring Community Fund Don Fallon Mandy Reichman Donor In memory of My wife Suzann Fallon Sylvia & Howard Cohen Rabbi Marcus Burstein Susan & Peter Klein Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Isabel & Steven Berg Honey Sussman Maralyn Lieberman & Edward Lerner Phyllis Bengal Donor In honor of Sylvia & Howard Cohen Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew Ochs Marcia & Daniel Brett Friedman’s marriage, daughter of Gail & Harriet & Darren Schulman Harlan Martin Eric Friedman Barbara & Robert Koppel Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Max Lazar’s engagement, son of Marcy & Scott Audrey Ochs, mother of Lewis Ochs Lazar Jacie & Arnie Civins the birth of Ruby Samantha Barnett, Granddaughter of Cindy & Stan Gersch 16 Continued on next page Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!
Mandy Reichman Fund, Continued Pam & Chas Bernstein Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Youth Programs Audrey Ochs, Mother of Lew Ochs Jyl Skolnick Scholarship Fund Ellen & Philip Krevsky Donor In memory of Susan & Larry Cohen Jyl Skolnick Susan & Peter Klein Marcy & Scott Lazar’s Son Max’s engagement Gene Rosner Esther Marks, mother of Steve Marks to Aileen Aylward Brenda & Ira Skolnick Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin Margaret & Randy Kahn’s son Brett marriage to Jerry Weisman, brother of Ellen Rosenzweig Robyn Glessner Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Gail & Eric Friedman’s daughter, Brett’s Carol & Gene Rosner Harlan Martin marriage to Dan Weinberg Bonnie Vogel Sylvia & Howard Cohen’s new home Tony Williams’ milestone birthday Donor Barbara & Jerry Crown Nanci Pompan becoming WRJ Atlantic District In honor of President Susan & Peter Klein Gloria Feiher’s hard work Brenda & Ira Skolnick Paul Marks’s mother Michael Cohen Stan Nathanson’s thoughtful gesture
The Mandy Reichman Feeding Program has been generously Youth Fund Donor In memory of supported during these months by: Sylvia & Howard Cohen Allan Fink, father of Helene Coustan Pam and Rob Rediker Arlene Stern Donor In appreciation of Terry and Richard Kloss Donna & Ted Smiley Jackie & Jonathan Bass’ hospitality Mr and Mrs Joel Waksman Lois Yuroco and Rick Butos Elizabeth Shapiro Jeff & Eleanor Peris Camp Scholarship Fund Raya and Ed Warner Donor In memory of Marion and Melvin Landew Jeff & Eleanor Peris Harlan Martin Hillary and Brian Kaplan Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Charlotte Gelfand
Lechner Family Joan Biedell Jennifer & David Hoffman Nanci Pompan
The Adam Bengal Housing the Homeless You Can Make a Donation Donor In honor of to a Temple Fund ONLINE! Terri & Rick Kloss Brett Friedman’s marriage to Dan Weinberg Make a tribute donation quickly and easily online at www.tewnj.org/tributedonation Music Temple Emanu-El offers many opportunities to remember a loved Laura Holland Music Shabbat Fund one, honor a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the birth of a child, a wedding, or Donor In memory of show your appreciation for someone. A full listing of all Temple John Levy Marsha Cohen Funds can be found online at www.tewnj.org/donate/tributes, in your Men’s Club Journal, or stop by the Temple office. Al D. Finkelstein Choir Fund Donor In memory of If you prefer, you may also make a donation by contacting the Gladys Willson Enid Rosenblum Temple Office at 908-232-6770. Inna & Len Rutberg Clara Laufbaum, mother of Deena Ochs
Shabbat Hallelu/Simchat Shabbat Fund in Memory of David Kopelman Donor In memory of Charlotte Gelfand Audrey Bloch, Grandmother of Rabbi Prosnit
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