Program Schedule Winter 2017/5777
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CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES 2
RABBI’S MESSAGE 3 & 9
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS 4
SOULFARM CONCERT 5
TU B’SHVAT EVENT] & KABBALAH DAY 6
LEARNING PAGE 7
REB SHLOMO’S YAHRZEIT 8
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE & PURIM EVENTS 10
CONDOLENCES, NEW MEMBERS AND SPONSORS 11 Shabbat & Holiday BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Shy Yellin, Candlelighting Times President Hadassa Carlebach, DATE PARSHA CANDLES Vice President Daniel J. Goldschmidt, Corr. Secretary th th January 6 – 7 Vayigash 4:26pm Sherri Daniels, Recording Secretary Leon Sutton, January 13th – 14th Vayechi 4:33pm Treasurer Barbara Chazan January 20th – 21st Shemot 4:41pm Dr. Jeremy Chess Steve Eisenberg Dr. Raphael Kellman January 27th – 28th Vaera 4:50pm
February 3rd – 4th Bo 4:59pm
February 10th – 11th Beshalach 5:07pm
February 17th – 18th Yitro 5:16pm
February 24th – 25th Mishpatim 5:24pm
March 3rd – 4th Terumah 5:32pm
March 10th – 11th Tetzaveh 5:40pm
March 17th – 18th Ki Tisa 6:47pm
March 24th – 25th Vayakhel-Pekudei 6:55pm
March 31th – April 1st Vayikra 7:02pm
April 7th – 8th Tzav 7:09pm
2 - The Carlebach Shul A MESSAGE FROM RABBIPRESIDENT’S NAFTALI LETTER CITRON ✍ A Rabbi’s Reflections on the Jerusalem Exhibit
The other day I went with a group of people rested at the Temple site will never leave”. daily, where six of the nineteen blessings from the Carlebach Shul to the Metropolitan Another saying that was codified by Mai- focus on the redemption and a return to Zion
Museum of Art to view the exhibit “Jerusalem monides is “The temple was sanctified in its and the Temple. This theme runs through the 1000-1400, Every People under Heaven, While time and sanctified for the future”. One way recitation of the Kedusha prayer — where we most people think of that period as one of of understanding this is that by the time they say Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh—in the blessing ongoing conflict between the Crusaders and rebuilt the second Temple with the conquest before the Shema, continues into the Kedusha various Muslim caliphs, the exhibit has a differ- ent emphasis. of Ezra the relationship with Jerusalem and the of the Amidah and finishes in the “Uva l’tzion” site of the Temple was solidified as permanent. prayer. These are references to a Heavenly Je- Here is how the exhibit overview starts: “Begin- This relationship with Jerusalem wasn’t about rusalem, the celestial embodiment of a Divine ning around the year 1000, Jerusalem attained how many Jews lived there but about a intense Throne dwelling on its Cherubim paralleling the unprecedented significance as a location, earthly Temple, as described by the prophets destination, and symbol to people of diverse yearning to go back and worship G-d in his faiths from Iceland to India. Multiple competi- holy city. If anything the lack of power to live Isaiah and Ezekiel. In addition to prayer the tive and complementary religious traditions, fu- freely in Jerusalem contributed to the longing Talmud tells us that after the destruction of the eled by an almost universal preoccupation with to return to Zion. On the other side of the coin temple “The Divine presence only rests in the the city, gave rise to one of the most creative is the concept of “the mini temple in Baby- confines, 4 cubits, of the Halacha (Jewish Law). periods in history”. lonia.” While the Sanhedrin, the formal seat The Divine presence that could be perceived in
Let’s explore how Judaism views Jerusalem of law, and eventually the house of the Nasi a physical space now is able to become part of in its time of destruction and look into how or the Gaon (Jewish leader) were considered the learning of the “practice” of Torah. So while
Christianity & Islam relate to Jerusalem. the new home for the Divine presence, the we don’t have the actual Temple Torah study
rabbis impressed upon us that our houses and prayer are in the place of the Temple. Jerusalem in of prayer and study outside of Israel derived their sanctity from the Temple in Jerusalem. Christianity its destruction Prayer: when to pray, in what direction to pray, and Jerusalem Most of the Jewish thinkers of that time felt and what to pray about, was grounded in the Jerusalem fell into the hands of Rome when that the sanctity of Jerusalem would endure service of the Temple. In fact, the yearning the Romans destroyed the second Temple in permanently and merge into the future Temple. for a return to Jerusalem is a dominant theme the year 70 CE, but it wasn’t until the emperor
As one sage put it “The Divine presence that in the Shemoneh Esrei repeated Three times continued on page 9
Winter 2017/5777 - 3 Unless otherwise indicated, prices for meals are: $50 (Members: $40) Out-of-town guests and all newcomers pay MEMBER prices. There is a $5 discount per meal if paid no later than the Tuesday before the meal. ALL reservations for Shabbat meals must be made by noon Thursday, at www.thecarlebachshul.org
JANUARY 13TH: NeilaShabbat Carlebach and Rabbi Naftali CitronDinners Neila Carlebach is a healer, teacher and therapist. She masterfully incorporates her background in education, Theater Arts and Judaic studies as the foundation on which she has created her individual style of imparting Torah, stories and mystical teachings. She also weaves the deep and beautiful teachings of her late husband, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach zt’l into the fabric of her shiurs as she teaches throughout the United States and Canada. Neila has released two CDs of Hassidic stories and Torah.
JANUARY 27TH: Professor Moshe Idel and Rabbi Natali Citron Kabbalah Shabbaton – A weekend with one of the worlds most distinguished scholars of Kabbalah professor Moshe Idel- In conversation with Rabbi Naftali Citron. Friday night Shabbat dinner with Prof. Moshe Idel & Rabbi Naftali Citron on the value of conversing with academic scholars of Kabbalah. Dr. Moshe Idel is the Max Cooper Professor in Jewish Thought, Department of Jewish Thought at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and Senior Researcher at the Shalom Hartman Institute. He received the Israel Prize for Jewish Thought in 1999, the Emmet Prize in 2002, and has been a member of the Israeli Academy since 2006. Professor Idel has also served as visiting Professor at several universities in the United States and France. Professor Idel is the foremost expert on Kabbalah in the academic world. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE PAGE 6
FEBRUARY 10TH: Tu B’shvat – Shabbat dinner – Seder Welcome the new year for trees with a spirited celebration of fruits nuts and 4 cups of wine (grape juice). The Tzfat Mystics celebrated this holiday by giving over the meaning of every fruit and linking them to the higher worlds. We will celebrate our mystical Tu B’shvat Seder with meditation, song and food. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER: $45 (MEMBERS), $55 (NON-MEMBERS) $5 DISCOUNT IF RESERVED BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
FEBRUARY 24TH: MEMBER APPRECIATION “Members Only” Dinner: If you are not Join fellow members for an elegant, uplifting yet a member, it is worth joining and entertaining evening. just to attend this dinner! Admission: $25. We pull out all the stops! Members will receive an invitation by mail. Rabbi Naftali Citron
MARCH 3RD: Shabbat Across America We are proud to join thousands of Jews at hundreds of synagogues across North America to celebrate what unifies all Jews – Shabbat!
MARCH 24TH: Rabbi Naftali Citron (In Memory of Reb Eli Chaim Carlebach) Reb Eli Chaim, as he was affectionately referred to, was a warm and caring presence in the life of The Carlebach Shul. Reb Eli Chaim opened up the lost world of the Chassidic masters by his Institute’s publishing of encyclopedias of Chassidut. Please join the family and friends of Reb Eli Chaim for this Shabbat.
4 - The Carlebach Shul Shabbat Dinners Featuring SOUL FARM — Saturday Night, March 11th — doors open at 9:15 PM concert at 9:30 PM $20 in advance $30 at the door.
Soulfarm was founded in Israel by Grammy Award winner lead guitarist C Lanzbom and guitarist and lead singer Noah Solomon Chase. Their sound has been dubbed as New American music, full melodic song writing and progressive modern arrangements. Together with drummer Ben Antelis and bassist Daniel Ori, their live shows are full of Mediterranean flavor with captivating guitar leads, dance rhythms and strong percussion breaks. The 2012 New York Post quotes Soulfarm as “versatile, utilizing improvisation and world music.”
Soulfarm has recorded with many well-known musicians such as Pete Seeger with Bruce Springsteen and Dispatch; and has shared the same stage with Nora Jones, Shawn Colvin, The Wailers, George Clinton, to name a few. They have been featured on Fox 5 Good Day New York as well as the main band for “MY9 Celebrates Israel Day Parade.” Through extensive touring they have performed throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Israel. Winter 2017/5777 - 5 TU B’SHVAT: Shabbat dinner — Seder Welcome the new year for trees with a spirited celebration of fruits, nuts, and cups of wine (grape juice). The Tzfat mystics celebrated this holiday by giving over the meaning of every sweet fruit and linking them to the hidden significances. We will celebrate our mystical Tu B’shuvat Seder with meditation, song, and food. February 10th, 2017 Members: $45 Non-Members:$55 $5 discount if reserved by Wednesday, February 8th Led by Rabbi Natali Citron
KABBALAH WEEKEND Friday Night Dinner, January 27th with Rabbi Naftali Citron and Dr. Moshe Idel
Dr. Moshe Idel is the Max Cooper Professor in Jewish Thought, Department of Jewish Thought at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and Senior Researcher at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Members: $40 Non-Members:$50 $5 discount if reserved by Wednesday, January 25th
Dr. Idel will also be giving a talk on Shabbat day, January 28th at 2:00 PM
Join us for Day of Kabbalah at The JCC in Manhattan on Sunday, January 29th For more details please see page 5.
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Winter 2017/5777 - 7 COME LET’S SING
Reb Shlomo’s 22nd Yahrzeit, November 18th-19th. Reb Shlomo’s melodies have defined Jewish music for the last fifty years.
This year, along with many Rothkopf, along with their daughter, that had everyone on their feet. communities throughout the world, joined us and shared beautiful stories The Carlebach Shul remembered Reb and teachings. On Shabbat morning we On Sunday morning the JCC, together Shlomo on his Yahrzeit. On Wednesday were graced by the beautiful voice of with the Carlebach Shul, hosted a night November 16th, Neshama Sruli Williger followed by the wonderful day of learning about the Baal Shem Carlebach paid tribute to her father in Musaf of Yehuda Green. Learning and Tov. The presenters were Rabbi T Dr. Nehemia Polen, Rabbi Yitzchak song, story, and with a standing–room reminiscing started at lunch and went only audience at the Shul. Neshama through Mincha. On Saturday night Buxbaum and Chaya Rivka Zwolinski. brought to the stage a number of guest nearly one thousand people gathered Each of the speakers brought out a performers that enhanced the evening. at West Side Institutional Synagogue part of the Baal Shem Tov that could in tribute of Reb Shlomo’s memory. make daily life more meaningful. On Friday night the Shul once again Chaim Kiss opened the evening with a As Reb Yitzchak Buxbaum said in had hundreds of people from all over beautiful musical Havdallah. Following the name of the Ba’al Shem Tov who danced for hours as Yehuda Havdallah, we were treated to the “There are no good times and no Green led a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat. soulful voice of Chaim Dovid Berson, bad times, there are only happy One of our favorite guests, Rabbi Dr. chazan of the Jewish Center, who sang times and sad times; for everything Nehemia Polen, gave an inspiring for the first time at this event. Radio that G-d does is for good. It only Dvar Torah during davening. The personality Zev Brenner was the emcee depends on how we receive it!” Shabbat dinner that followed with a of the evening and shared his own maximum capacity crowd joyously Shlomo stories. Sruli Williger wowed We would like to give a big yasher celebrated together with special guest the crowd, and led the audience to koach to all those who participated Chazan Sruli Williger. Rabbi Naftali get up and start dancing. Then Dr. Eli in the event and who helped make Citron emceed the evening and had Kranzler took the stage and captured this weekend such a great success. a number of old time Chevra share the enchanted quality of bringing the Special thank you to our sponsors their stories and experiences with audience into his song and spoken for making these events possible, Reb Shlomo. Reb Nosson and Chana word. Yehuda Green closed out the and may we continue to be inspired Shaffer, Rabbi Dr. Moshe and Tzipora evening with a powerful set of songs by the teachings of Reb Shlomo.
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THE CARLEBACH SHUL IS GRATEFUL TO JOY FISHMAN FOR SPONSORING THIS WEEKEND IN MEMORY OF HER SON JONATHAN STAMPLER. Thank you to all of our volunteers for the weekend:
Leibel Agar Paula Friedman Peter Atkin Gabe Gershowitz Julie Borla Steve Gradman Daniel Broome Avi Heiligman Barbara Chazan Ilana Leggiere Laura Csillag Sherri Daniels Bracha Lieberman Josh Dentz Eli Lunzer Avraham “Avi” Dubin Jeffrey Silverberg Steve Eisenberg Ethan Stein 8 - The Carlebach Shul Reflections on the Jerusalem Exhibit continued from page 3
Constantine would convert to Christianity in 312 CE that Jerusalem was made into a significant part of his newfound religion. Because the Jews rejected Christianity, despite its being more monotheistic than Roman paganism, Constan- tine felt he needed to show the superiority of his ascended to heaven from the Temple Mount in a was able to see a silver lining in the rise of faith by oppressing the Jews of Jerusalem. For night vision, many Muslims consider the Temple Christianity and Islam. the majority of the next 300 years, Jerusalem Mount to be the world’s third holiest site. was under the control of the Byzantine Empire. The reason that Jerusalem is so significant to While the first 100 years of Islamic rule brought Mishna Torah Laws Christianity is that it’s where Jesus spent his last some relaxing of restrictions on the Jews, of Kings Chapter 11 days and was crucified and then, according to including the right to pray on the Temple Mount, their belief, was resurrected. By holding on to this ended with Omar II in the year 720 when Halacha 4 he forbade Jews from praying on the Temple Jerusalem, the Christians aimed to strengthen However the plan of the Creator is beyond their claim to replace the Jews as G-d’s chosen Mount. (Source: Jerusalem by Simon S. Monte- human understanding because His ways are not people. Because Christianity believes in what fiore and Wikipedia) our ways and his thoughts are not our thoughts. they call the Old Testament which gives much (G-d works in mysterious ways) All of the things prominence to Jerusalem, they wished to incor- about Yashu the Notzri and the Ishmalite that porate the holy city into their faith. The Crusades In 1095 Pope Urban II called for a Crusade to arose after him are only to prepare the path for retake Jerusalem and the Church of the Sepul- the King Moshiach and to fix the entire world The Rise of Islam cher. Many ordinary people were awakened to to serve G-d together. How is this? The entire and Jerusalem join this “holy war” because they were told that world has become full of awareness about their sins would be forgiven. In 1099 Jerusalem Moshiach, Torah and Mitvoth. These concepts In 637 Caliph Omar took Jerusalem from was taken by the crusading armies. For 200 have spread to many distant islands and many the Byzantine Empire and, although it often years after that, Jerusalem would be the site of nations uncircumcised of heart who are now changed hands within the Islamic world, Islam many battles between various Crusaders and controlled the holy city until the first Crusade in occupied and involved in these matters some of Islamic rulers. the late 11th century. In their effort to build on them accept Mitzvoth as having been true but the old and control the new, Muslims decided While many Christians view the Crusaders in a now are no longer relevant, others understand that by building on the Temple Mount they could positive light, Muslims and Jews viewed them them to be alluding to mystical levels but not to reconstruct or supersede the Jewish relation- otherwise. The religious frenzy to retake the be taken literally and the messiah has already ship with the Temple Mount. They were aware Holy Land was often experienced by the Jewish came and revealed their mysteries. When the of the association of the holy site as being communities of what is now Germany and Eng- true Moshiach will come and will succeed and land as horrific bloodbaths. The massacres in considered the place that Abraham bound his be exalted and made great instantly everyone son and Jacob envisioned the angels climbing Rhineland where especially horrific. The crusad- will recognize his truth and retract from their the ladder as well as the place of the Evan ers couldn’t wait to get to the Holy Land to spill previous errors that they had inherited from haShisiyah foundation stone, from which the blood. Until today we recite dirge like prayers their ancestors, and that their Prophets and world was formed. In addition to downplaying called Kinot on the 9th of Av, remembering the ancestors misled them. the Jewish significance of the Temple mount destruction of these communities along with they also wanted to overshadow the church of the earlier loss of the first and second Temple. May we merit to have the true Moshiach the Sepulcher. Islam believes that Muhammad While the crusades were happening Maimonides revealed in our days.
Winter 2017/5777 - 9 PRESIDENT’SPRESIDENT’SPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE LETTER LETTER ✍ ✍
Sweetest Friends: We live in interesting times. Probably not since the the story of Purim is Vietnam War era has the United States been so indeed right in front divided politically. Who would have thought that a dark of us. We need to horse candidate, Donald Trump, would ascend to the achieve greater highest office of the land? A few weeks before the unity and renew our election, everyone I spoke to thought it a foregone commitment to Jewish conclusion that Hillary Clinton would be next President values, goals for of the United States. Yet, overnight everything was which the Carlebach turned on its head. The story of Purim comes to Shul strives. Please mind, where an outsider, King Achasverush, ascends consider joining us in to the throne, issues a number of edicts, and the fate our mission to bring out the of the Jewish people takes a series of 180 degree spiritual best in all of us encompassing the love of turns. Ultimately our ancestors achieve victory over our traditions and healing for our country. anti-Semitism and undertake a renewed commitment to Jewish values. The Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish For those of you who have not been in the Shul recently, we are active in many spheres, and our למפרע Law) teaches us that if we read the Megilah (backwards) we have not fulfilled our obligation. The efforts have a wide impact disproportionate to our Baal Shem Tov explains this to mean that if we read size. We are especially proud of our Shabbat events the Megilah as if it happened in the past, we are for young professionals and our weekly Kiddush and missing the point -- the events of Purim should be post-Kiddush lecture series with Rabbi Naftali. Our viewed as happening even today. doors remain open to all.
As we witnessed how protests against an immigration ban morphed into Israel bashing in numerous cities, Brother Shy
Purim Saturday Night, March 11th - 12th Saturday Night, March 11th Maariv at 7:10 PM Megillah at 7:25 PM SOULFARM CONCERT - Doors Open 9:15 PM Concert 9:30 PM $20 in advance $30 at the door. Reserve at www.thecarlebachshul.org
Sunday, March 12th Shacharis at 9:00 AM Megillah reading at 9:45 AM Purim Kids Party - Details To be Announced Purim Seudah 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM $15 in advance $20 at the door
10 - The Carlebach Shul KIDDUSH SPONSORS LIFE CYCLES FULL KIDDUSH Daniel J. Goldschmidt Iris Bailey Haironson Ira MAZEL TOV! Janet and Stan Broome Chasya and Raphie Kellman Mazel Tov to: Sheila and Jeremy Chess Mazel Tov to Hadassa Chaim Zev Citron) the birth of a great-grand- Mazel Tov to Leiba and Ahuva KirschenbaumCarlebach on theHadassa birth of a gCarlebachreat-grand- ond theaughte birthr, Liora of: Brocha to Menachem Jakob on the Chasya and Raphie Kellman Farimah and Alexthe bi rLavianth of a g reat-grand- son, Elimelech to Chani & Chana Hinda birth of their daughter Ruby Farimah and Alex Lavian daughter, Soro Aidel to PerAet great-granddaughter,z Chein (Grandpar- Shifra,& Shney born Kal mtoanson Adinah Rachel and IsaacNec Lebwohlhama Dina & Eli Smith ents:Chani Frey andda an Peretzd Reuven Chein (Grandparents:(Grandparents: Esty and Ellen and Mordechai Lipkis (Grandparents: Sterna and Mordechai Laufer) Moshe Kugel) Ellen and Mordy Lipkis Fradie and Mordechai Laufer) Robert Lowinger Robert Lowinger A great-grandson, Daniel Ezra, born to Michael Weber Nina Dayan and Ezra Noy (Grandparents: Rachelle & Avraham NewmanCONDOLENCES PARTIAL KIDDUSH Merle Osher Billie Carlebach and Ezra Dayan) Barbara and Arthur Alexander Naomi Padeh KappD andr. David Zwe Kohane Padeh Debra Ascheim Weiss and Dr. Iris Bailey Robert Weiss on the birth of a Jay Paul and SusanRaquel Waldorf Grunwald on the passing of her mother Pesy Elinor and Gil Bashe Grunwald (Pesy Bat Ha’Rav Yeheskelgrandson Shraga) Yitzchak Shalom born to Yohanan Preschel Aviva (Weiss) and Shmuel Baumser TU B’SHVAT SEDER Marc Berger Jack Krakowsky on the passing of his mother Sala, (Chaya Devora Serisawa Debra Ascheim Weiss and Dr. Robert Bernard Broome Sarah) Krakowski Story Telling Janet and Stan Broome Roni Strum Weiss on the engagement of their Elizabeth Powers-Sussman on the passingdaughter of herRacheili husband, Weiss to Noam Vaanunu Mark Calderon Irene SusmanoRichard “Rick” Sussman Leah and Ted Cohen Raphael Toledano Sheila and Dr. Jeremy Chess on the Socializing Angelo VergaElisa Liker on the passing of her mothebirthr, ofGittel a granddaughter, Liker Noa Chaya, Laura Csillag born to Lyndsay and Eli Chess Liora Gil Tami and ShyToby Yellin Fisher on the passing of her husband, Mark Fisher Songs Talya and Liron David on the Rabbi Dov Ber Pinson on the loss ofbirth his mothe of a babyr, Rache girll Mia Julianne SEUDAH SHELISHIT SPONSORSThe entire Carlebach community extendsSarah their Kane deepest on her marriage spirit condolences to the family of Rabbi Yitzchak Aisenstadt. R’ Itzik FULL SEUDAH SHELISHIT Daniel Kronengoldwas an important link in the history Jonathanof the Carlebach Kaplan shul andon his was the gatekeeper of Reb Shlomomarriage’s holy niggunim. to Liana We Weiss will Light meal Julie Borla Naomi Levinmiss his frequent visits and enlightening words. Naomi and Zwe Padeh Ellen and Mordechai Lipkis Dr. David Stern on his marriage to Dr. Ann Monahan & Dina and David Reis Rachelle and Avraham Newman festive platters of Allan Schwartz Helene Parnes LOVE YOU LISTINGS 15 different types of fruits PARTIAL SEUDAH SHELISHIT Caroline Pincus Iris Bailey Elizabeth Powers-SussmanIn honor of Rabbi Simcha who was called up to the Hochbaum (and his family) Heavenly Court at an early TUESDAY NIGHT, Arlene and David Berezin-Bahr Deborah Rennertand the amazing work he is age. – ShyCondolences: and Tami Yellin Tziporah and Moshedoing Rothkopfon behalf of the Jewish FEBRUARY 7TH 6:45 PM Andrew Bloom people in the City of our In honorHadassa of Helene Carlebach Parnes on the loss of her Devorah Serisawaforefathers, Hevron. Thank whose dedication to the Sarah Cohen Brother Shalom Dov Ber Schneerson $25 if paid by 02/01 you for treating us so well on Jewish people is a source of Barbara Coven Dee and Lee Slavutin inspiration, The Yellin Family $30 at the door our recent visit. The Yellin Miriam Morgenstern-Laufer on the Adrienne and Robert Deutsch Miriam and LarryFamil ySuchoff. Sylvia Orlen in memory of Estherpassing Borenstei of hern sister Debbie Morgenstern Caroline Eiseman Karen and LeonCarey Sutton and Tammy Wolchok Rabbi Naftali Citron, Host Rachel Guber Michael Taylorin honour of Sonia and Daniel In honorZwe Padehof Eliyahu on Schatzma the lossn of Libby Dreisinger, Chairperson Schatzman on hishis rbrotherecent Upsherin. Asher PadehMay Lisa Klug Judith and Shannon Taylor he continue to give great joy Susan Kramer Tami and ShyIn memory Yellin of Mark Fisher, a to Judyhis family Pollak and all on of theKlal loss of her friend of the Carlebach Shul, Yisroel. –The Yellin Family. mother Lola Eisenberg
2 Jody Teicher on the loss of NEW MEMBERS her mother Riva Teicher Dr. Mordy Borg on the loss of Amy Adi Isabel and Daniel Mael his father Avraham Borg. Dr. Mark Abel Rabbi Dani Passow Enid Dunkelman on the loss of her Eric Anjou Howard Sachs mother Chaya Sara (Suri) Dunkelman Sabrina and David Ascher Joanne Sachs Dvora Benedict on the loss of her Karyn Bogart Deborah and Robert Schechter Laura Csillag father Harav Nachman Elbaum Avrum Shatkes Gabriel Edelman Rita Lourie-Galena on the loss Paula Friedman Danielle and Ariel Sterman Liora Gil Roni Strum of her mother Ruth Galena Rachel Guber Joel Warshowsky Dr. James Nussbaum on the loss Zev Keifer Elisha Weisel of his father Allen Nussbaum
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