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PARK EAST SYNAGOGUE CHRONICLE VOL. LXXXVII, NO. 1 September • Tishrei 5782 Rosh Hashanah Message We would like to thank the following “Today is the birthday of the world.” individuals for generously contributing *:early to our Kol Nidre Campaign היום הרת עולם OSH HASHANAH celebrates the New Year of the world. Sadly, marked by the persistent COVID-19 Warren and Sue Appleman Rand its variants, conflict and hatred in a divided world and divided States of America. Also facing Zondra Dell Barricks the Taliban rule of Afghanistan emboldening Jihad terrorism that has claimed the lives of 13 U.S. troops Joseph and Rozalia Bistricer and over 170 Afghans. We Jews, members of the human family are impacted by what is happening in the Leonard and Joanne Brumberg world, with the added burden of the ancient hatred of anti-Semitism particularly widespread at times of David and Sheila Cornstein societal upheaval. Shana means change. The world indeed has changed. It is also a time of technological Todd Dimston innovation and new discovery that carefully managed can be a blessing for humanity. How we adapt to Scott and Elisabeth Domansky the changes in the workplace, at home, society, resolution of conflicts, a new world order, international Charles and Madeline Dreifus cooperation, the devastating increase in assimilation among Jews, the security and peace of Israel, will Marilyn Dukoff affect our future. Justin Epstein At Mount Sinai the Torah was embraced by the Jewish people. It has served as a constitution for Alan and Mille Fell survival, as a compass, guide and anchor even during revolutionary changes. For 132 years, throughout Martin and Ronnie Foont generations, the Park East Synagogue family has contributed to the preservation and transmission of Sol P. Glatstein Torah values, preparing our children for life anchored in faith, serving the Jewish people and the reborn Abraham B. and Dina Goldner State of Israel with love, dedication and generosity. Also, widely recognized is our role in fostering Hugh and Beverly Greenberg interreligious harmony and peaceful coexistence. Jared Gurfein The normal of yesterday is gone in every aspect of our lives. We have to adapt to new norms and Daniel and Ellisa J. Cassuto Halvey innovation, sustained by God’s Covenant of Am Yisrael Chai, the Jewish people will live. Harry and Danielle Karten Elisabeth joins me in best wishes for a New Year of Change for the Better, improved quality of life for Melvin and Aura Lev all people. With Prayer, Perseverance, Patience – Change for the Better is our yearning. Seymour P. and Susan M. Lachman Larry and Jane Fuerst Marco כתיבה וחימה טובה Rabbi Arthur Schneier Jonathan and Marsha Medows David and Susan Meyrowitz Marion Mishkin SHABBAT SHUVA E CONTINUE TO PROVIDE Harold D. and Rachel Moseley SEPTEMBER 11th MEMORIAL Wvibrant services, educational Frank and Tobey Avner Nelson programs, and a seamless sense Jeffrey and Laura Olanoff Rabbi Arthur Schneier of community for our members. Shirley Raps Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky Our continued commitment to Gerry and Vera Rausnitz state-of-the-art health and safety, Together with members of the NYPD and FDNY, Stanley and Susan Rosenblatt maintaining our services, programs and landmark we will pay tribute to those lost in the Daniel F. and Helene Roses 132-year-old Synagogue all require significant September 11 attacks at 11:30 a.m. on Asher and Debra Roshanzamir financial resources. Saturday, September 11 Lawrence Rosner We need your help by matching at least what Bradley and Laura Sacks you gave last year, or if possible, a bit more, Michael and Fiona Scharf to ensure we can continue to serve the Jewish community for the next generation. We would like Abe Shainberg to thank all of our dedicated members who have Steven Shalowitz already contributed to our campaign. Morris and Roanna Shorofsky I wish you and yours a happy, healthy, peaceful Richard Simons and Barbara Glicksman and prosperous New Year. Bruce Slovin Herman Hochberg, President Israel and Regina Tapoohi David Tendler Myron Toback THIS IS A REMINDER OF OUR REGULATIONS Eva Weinberger • Main Sanctuary – Fully Vaccinated only Leonard and Beth Wilf In the office of FDNY Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, • Will follow social distancing guidelines of at Zygmunt and Audrey Meryl Wilf least one seat empty between every family a joint contribution by Park East Synagogue, Madison Ronald and Poppy Wurtzburger • Capacity will be significantly reduced Avenue Presbyterian Church and St. Vincent of Herb Yellin Ferrer Roman Catholic Church is presented to the widow • We are replacing all of the HVAC filters and adding “Air Scrubbers” during the service. Murray and Elizabeth Zung of FDNY Captain Walter G. Hynes killed on 9/11 at The main doors will be opened periodically the World Trade Center, to help the education of their three throughout the service. *Donations received as of Aug 29. daughters, November, 2002. High Holy Days Schedule of Services ROSH HASHANAH SUCCOT FESTIVAL SERVICES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Succah Dinner TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Morning Services Morning Services • 8:45 a.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Reservations by Tuesday, September 14 Main Sanctuary • 7:45 a.m. Sermon by Rabbi Arthur Schneier Dinner – First Night of Succot Sermon by Rabbi Arthur Schneier Sephardic Services • 9:15 a.m. Dinners and Luncheons: Chief Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot Succah Luncheon TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Adult $80, Child* $75 & Choir Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Luncheon Dinner (Hosted by Men’s Club only): Maestro Russell Ger Succah Dinner Dinner – Second Night of Succot Adult $50, Synagogue Auditorium • 8:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Child* $36 Sermon by Rabbi Elchanan Poupko Kiddush-in-a-box Sponsored by Sisterhood *Under the age of 10 Cantor Laivi Freundlich Morning Services • 8:45 a.m. Sermon by Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt THURSDAY-FRIDAY, Checks payable to Park East Synagogue Sephardic Service • 9:30 a.m. must accompany reservation. Children Service in the Tent • 11:00 a.m. Sephardic Services • 9:15 a.m. SEPTEMBER 23–24 Kiddush-in-a-box Youth Enrichment Center Shofar Program Chol Hamoed Men's Club Dinner payable to Park East Sponsored by Sisterhood in the Tent • 12:30 p.m. FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24 Synagogue – Men's Club Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Congregational Kiddush-in-a-box Dinner Hosted by Youth Enrichment Center ***SPACE IS LIMITED*** THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – Tashlich - 71st St. & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 the East River • 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed with Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt Luncheon Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Morning Services • 7:30 a.m. Evening Service • 6:30 p.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Hoshanah Rabbah Morning Services SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED Succah Breakfast Main Sanctuary • 7:45 a.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Sermon by Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt Morning Services • 8:45 a.m. Chief Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot Dinner – Shemini Atzeret Sermon by Rabbi Arthur Schneier Hosted by Men's Club & Choir Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Maestro Russell Ger Sephardic Services • 9:15 a.m. Price per set – $90 Shemini Atzeret – Kiddush Synagogue Auditorium • 8:30 a.m. Kiddush-in-a-box Sponsored by Adele Becker and Family Contact Rabbi Einsidler at Sermon by Rabbi Elchanan Poupko Succah Luncheon in memory of Isidore Becker 212-737-6900 ext. 1907 Cantor Laivi Freundlich Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Sephardic Service • 9:30 a.m. Children's Services in the SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Tent • 11:00 a.m. Chol Hamoed OUTDOOR AND ONLINE SERVICES Congregational Kiddush-in-a-box Morning Services • 8:45 a.m. Evening Services • 7:15 p.m. Evening Service • 6:30 p.m. • On both days of Rosh Hashanah, there will be a Shofar blowing at 1:30 p.m. in the tent. HOSHANAH RABBAH SHABBAT SHUVAH • On Yom Kippur, there will be a Yizkor service with SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Rabbi Harold Einsidler at 1 p.m. in the tent. Morning Services • 7:00 a.m. Morning Services • 9:00 a.m. • Pre-Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre and Yizkor services on Shabbat Shuvah Discourse by Breakfast-in-a-box Rabbi Arthur Schneier September 15 at 5:00 p.m. so that those who cannot SHEMINI ATZERET Cantor Benny Rogosnitzky attend in person can join our online services. Sephardic Service • 9:15 a.m. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Kiddush-in-a-box Evening Services • 6:30 p.m. Mincha • 6:30 p.m. Men’s Club Dinner Followed by Shabbat Shuvah Lecture by TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Schedule of Services Rabbi Benjamin Goldschmidt Morning Services • 8:45 a.m. Prayer for Rain • 10:30 a.m. CANDLE LIGHTING SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 Vayeilach EREV YOM KIPPUR Sermon by Rabbi Arthur Schneier Friday September 3 • 7:05 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Chief Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot Monday September 6 • 7:01 p.m. 6:30 p.m. • Mincha Mincha • 2:00 p.m. & Choir Tuesday September 7 • 8:06 p.m. 7:56 p.m. • Shabbat ends Maestro Russell Ger Kol Nidre • 6:30 p.m. Friday September 10 • 6:57 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. Ha-azinu (Please arrive no later than 6:15 p.m). Yizkor Memorial Service Wednesday September 15 • 6:46 p.m. Sephardic Services • 9:15 a.m. 6:45 p.m. • Mincha Friday September 17 • 6:43 p.m. YOM KIPPUR Kiddush-in-a-box 7:45 p.m. • Shabbat ends Monday September 20 • 6:47 p.m. Sponsored by Adele Becker and Family SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Tuesday, September 21 • 7:37 p.m.