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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 9:00am Conservative Service From Rabbi Holtz’s Study FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 6:00pm 2nd Grade Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm 2nd Grade Family Dear Friends, Shabbat Service with Visual Tefillah Shabbat Shirah Soon we will celebrate Presidents’ Day, which once upon a time was two different holidays, Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s Birthday. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 I’ve never been clear if the new, combined holiday is meant to honor 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service all presidents, or still just those two. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 are generally not about people, but rather about events or religious 7:30pm Shabbat Service with Torah Reading moments. (This is in contrast with, for example, the Roman Catholic Church, in which every saint has a particular day on which they are celebrated.) There are however, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 a few exceptions. 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service The newest Jewish holiday honoring an individual is not religious but rather Zionist – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service Herzl Day, celebrated on 10 (usually falling in May), which is Theodore Herzl’s birthday. Established by the in 2004, this is the holiday most parallel to President’s Day, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 celebrating the birth of one of the most important secular leaders the Jewish people have 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service ever had. But, if you live outside the land of , it’s a day you probably don’t know about. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 The other two Jewish holidays I can think of that are connected to people are not celebra- 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service tions at all; they are fasts (actually, partial fasts, meaning we don’t eat from sunrise to SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 sundown). The Fast of Gedaliah falls the day after , and commemorates the 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service assassination of the Babylonian-appointed governor responsible for the Jewish population with Kiddush remaining in Judea after the destruction of the Temple in 586 B.C.E. It seems he was killed for being a collaborator. It seems our fast on this day is in sorrow for the hatred that would cause one Jew to kill another. The second is the , the day before . Queen Esther asked Mordecai and the Jewish people to fast and to pray as she prepared to approach the King and tell him that she was a Jew. This fast is both to honor her bravery, and to heighten the joy we will feel that evening as we celebrate our salvation from the hands of Haman. What strikes me most strongly about these two fast-days is the values that they are intended to highlight. They are not days off from work, nor excuses for a shopping spree. These two days, named for two Jews who lived long ago, still teach us lessons about living our lives. Don’t miss TBA And that is something to celebrate. Comedy Night 7:30pm Saturday Peace and blessings, February 8! Rabbi David K. Holtz See page 5 for details. TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM Notes from 25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 tba-ny.org Shalom and Wow! Westchester is filled with amazing possibilities and programs – you just need to know where to look. TBA is filled with amazing people doing fantastic things and DIRECTORY sometimes we have the opportunity to connect our amazing people with these fantastic Clergy/Senior Staff programs. So when I heard about Mekorock it was a pleasure to connect Bella Rabbi David K. Holtz Greenspoon with this program. [email protected] ext. 17 Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg According to their website: [email protected] ext. 11 The Shames JCC invited applications from students across Westchester County (and Executive Director Stuart P. Skolnick beyond!) to participate in a new program connecting teen musicians from around the [email protected] ext. 13 Director of Education Yanira Quinones world. This experiential learning program will give students the opportunity to com- [email protected] ext. 22 pose original music based on Jewish texts, rehearse with like-minded teens, develop Director of Youth Engagement Stessa Peers leadership skills, and perform in a global music program in Israel in December, 2019. [email protected] ext. 28 Bella was accepted into the program and it has been amazing to hear about her journey Office Staff with the other participants at the JCC and about her trip to Israel. Here’s what Bella had Facilities Supervisor Larry Murray to say about her experience: [email protected] ext. 25 Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity of going to Israel with Mekorock. [email protected] ext. 26 Mekorock is an incredible program that allows Jewish teens from Ukraine, Moldova, Clergy Coordinator Irene Metz New York, and Israel to play music together, and meet each other in Israel at the end [email protected] ext. 19 of the year. Throughout the past year, I had the chance to work with an unbelievable Administrative Assistant Stacey Notrica group of teens from New York at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown each week. At these [email protected] ext. 10 Religious School Assistant Tess Weitzner rehearsals, we learned a little bit of music theory, did some Jewish studies, wrote [email protected] ext. 10 songs, practiced our instruments, and worked as a group to improve our band as a Executive Committee whole. I got very close with my bandmates as the year progressed and we became a President Jennifer Povman real team. Executive (First) Vice President Melissa Baer In Israel, we rehearsed and wrote music with the teens from all the other countries. Recording Secretary Diane Gross Because the trip was only seven days long, we didn’t have much time for tourism Treasurer Marc Solomon because of all of our rehearsals. But, we did get the chance to go to the Western Wall, Chairs explore , go shopping in the Shuk (kind of like a giant farmers’ market), Board of Education Audrey Gelfand, Leah Bloom and spend time in Tel Aviv. Although we didn’t get to do a lot of “touristy” things, Fundraising/Development Amy Zerman spending time with our new friends was just as much fun as seeing sights. At the end House Roy Solomon of the trip, we performed together. Each country performed their own song, and we Israel Marla Peers performed a song as a group. After the performance, we had to say goodbye to our Member Services Bernice Rogowitz new friends. Now that I am home, I am still extremely close with the New Yorkers, and Ritual Herb Baer I have continued to talk with my friends from around the world. Going to Israel was Tikkun Olam Julia Gosset, Tracy Ostroff Immediate Past President Jamie Wilson a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am so glad I got the chance to go on this extraordinary trip. I wouldn’t change it for the world. Trustees David Brandwein Neil Bruckner Cindy Gerson Peter, Paul and Mary had it right when they wrote: Music speaks louder than words, Julie Gur Stuart Kolbert Dan Levi it’s the only thing that the whole world listens to. Music speaks louder than words, Loren Ratner Liz Ross Brian Schneider when you sing, people understand. Music is a powerful tool that unites us all. Bella Meredith Siegel Risa Swersey shared with me that not all of the participants spoke English and yet they could Honorary Trustees communicate through their shared love of music and of course Judaism. As well, thanks to modern technology, she is able to stay in touch with the people that she Barry S. Agdern Herb Baer Ruth Biloon met from around the world. Allison Fine Dr. Stephen Gerstman Robert Harris Michael Karnes Liza Karsten David Kaufmann I am always on the lookout for these kinds of opportunities to connect our congregants Farron Roboff Pearl Ann Schwartz Dr. Richard Weiner with interesting programs. If there is a program that you, or your child, would like to Jamie Wilson Robert Zinman participate in and you need some help connecting, don’t be shy. We are here to help.

L’shalom, Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg

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From the TORAH READING February 1 Bo: Exodus 10:1-13:16 4 February 7-8 B’shalach: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Director of Education Shabbat Shirah February 14-15 Yitro: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Religious School News February 21-22 Mishpatim: Exodus 21:1-24:18 Shalom and Wow! Shabbat Shekalim February 28-29 T’rumah: Exodus 25:1-27:19 February is Jewish disability and inclusion month. According to ReformJudism.org we should be engaging in JDAIM on an ongoing basis. Remember that we can all CANDLE LIGHTING become better allies and advocates for people with disabilities. Be sure to ask Friday, February 7 5:01pm those with disabilities the way they want to be addressed and identified. All of us, Friday, February 14 5:09pm regardless of our situation, can contribute to congregational life in meaningful Friday, February 21 5:18pm ways. According to Shelly Christensen, “What is Jewish Disability Awareness, Friday, February 28 5:26pm Acceptance, and Inclusion Month?” By participating in Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month, we: • Raise awareness of how people with disabilities and mental health conditions have been regarded by Jewish and secular society and how that impacts our own actions. • Underscore the importance of choosing one’s own Jewish journey. • Encourage Jews around the world to become genuinely empathetic and

welcoming toward people with disabilities and mental health conditions.

• Urge Jews to welcome people with disabilities and mental health conditionsThis campaign will bring new life to our building, expand the range of programs and services, help to into their communities and personal lives. secure our financial future. Together, we can renew the links between our pride in our past, joy at what we have made real, and our dreams of what is possible. • Include people with disabilities and mental health conditions in all aspects of A proudThis campaign history…a will bring new new life to our building, expand the range of programs and services, help to communal life. vision…investFor secure information our financial now about future. in how our to Together, get involved we or make a gift, can renew the links between our pride in our past, joy at contact Campaign what Chair we Gayle have Aaron at bridges@tba made real, -­‐ny.org or and call our dreams of what is Stuart possible. Skolnick at the Temple. • Advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and mental health Temple’s future! For information about how to get involved or make a gift, conditions. contact Campaign Chair Gayle Aaron at bridges@tba-­‐ny.org or call Stuart Skolnick at the Temple. A robust endowment will • Support people with disabilities and mental health conditions to make their own decisions about how they want to belong to their Jewish community. allow us to innovate and try new, bold approaches that honor and Follow along, check out and use #JDAIM19 on Twitter and Instagram to join the expand upon our rich traditions, conversations all month long. and remain on the cutting edge It is a long journey which is far from over. Things are very different today and we of American worship and spiritual have come a long way since the early days of congregational schools back in the communities. 1950’s. We are moving away from any stigma attached to being Jewish and having a disability. We went from not knowing how to create inclusive spaces to For information about how slowly figuring out how to be equal on a path to being equitable. We went from to get involved or to make the inaccessibility of no ramps for those who could not walk to ramps that open a gift, send an email to our spaces to all; from bathroom stalls too narrow to accommodate a wheelchair [email protected] or call to ones that are wide enough; from the inability of those to hear voices from the Stuart Skolnick at the Temple. Bimah to specialized hearing aids that block background noise and focus on the voices from the Bimah. We now understand that not all people learn the same way; that because you have difficulty reading or processing or keeping your body still does not mean you are somehow mentally or physically diminished. In observance of the However, we are not there yet. We have not reached equity and the ability to Presidents’ Day holiday, include those still on the fringes and create an even more inclusive space. Yes, TBA will be closed on in many respects equality is being reached, but that assumes everyone needs the same support, everyone is being treated equally. As we know in education, this is Monday, February 17. not the case. Learners learn differently. An approach that works for one individual does not necessarily work for another. We must strive to reach equity – to provide different types of support so that all learners have equal access. In the case of the religious school this means equal access to Jewish education. Continued on page 11.

4 PAGE 3 Tikkun Olam4 Like a Rinestone Tikkun Olam would not PURIM exist without u. Thank you Dinner + Shpiel-A-Long! for your time, experience, donations and ideas. MONDAY, MARCH 9 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Services & Shpiel

SAVE THE DATE! Spring Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 26!

This will be a dairy dinner including pizza, pasta, and salad. Gluten Free options are available-please indicate this when you RSVP. For those planning to attend the dinner, please RSVP to the Temple Office at 914-631-1770 and indicate your menu selection using the form below. MIDNIGHT RUN Saturday, March 7 RSVP by Friday, March 6. We are collecting (in the coatroom at TBA) casual men’s clothing and items to be distributed to the homeless in NYC. We need... Purim Dinner • Jeans, corduroys and chinos MARCH 9 • T-shirts (short and long sleeves) Adults $15.00; Children 2-12 $10.00 • Sweaters, hoodies • Backpacks number of pizza dinners: adult child • Travel-size toiletries • Disposable razors number of pasta dinners: adult child • NEW packages of men’s briefs (M/L) and athletic socks $10.00 per person, maximum of $36.00 per family And... Families to make bag lunches (20 each) for the Run. name If you are interested in preparing food, partici- pating in the Run, or if you want more informa- phone tion about what is involved, please email [email protected]. amount inclosed Thank you!

4 PAGE 4 TBA PRESENTS Comedy NIGHT Saturday February 8 Starring Joe Devito Robin Fox

Mick Thomas Comics Unleashed on Performs in Clubs and Grand Prize Winner: 11th CBS Comedy Central Casinos up and down the Annual Gilda’s Club Laugh-off East Coast including: Gotham Comedy Live Gotham Comedy Club The Borgata Hotel and Casino The Late Late Show Stand Up NY Broadway Comedy Club The Comedy Cellar Semi-finalist on NBC’s Host of the Lucie Awards Last Comic Standing Gotham Comedy Live at Lincoln Center on AXS TV Finalist: The Bud Light “Ladies of Laughter” Doors open at 7:30 Laughter! Fun! Beer! Wine!

ONLY $60.00 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE INCLUDES ONE DRINK $70.00 AT THE DOOR WITHOUT A FREE DRINK Go to TBA-NY.ORG or mail a ticket request and check to Temple Beth Abraham: 25 Leroy Street, Tarrytown NY 10591 Adult Education4

Tanakh Study: Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am There will be no class on February 19. Rabbi Holtz leads a class every Wednesday morning, which goes at its own pace through the Tanakh in English. No previous knowledge is required and you can join in at any point in the cycle. Saturdays 9:00am during Conservative Services.

Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pm Due to the President’s Day holiday, the February 17 gathering will meet on Thursday, February 20. A friendly, non-competitive (no betting) gathering at TBA. Free for Temple members; $2.00 for guests. Email [email protected] or call the Temple Office at 914-631-1770 for more information.

Books@Night: February 12, 7:30pm Ariel Samson: Freelance Rabbi by MaNishtana Ariel Samson is just your run of the mill anomaly: a 20-something black Orthodox Jewish rabbi looking for love, figuring out life, and floating between at least two worlds. Luckily, it gets worse. (Amazon.com)

Movie Mavens: Saturday, February 15, 7:00pm Cupcakes In Tel Aviv, six friends who are appalled by the Israeli entry in the UniverSong competition record their own song on a mobile phone. They are then shocked to learn their recording is selected as Israel’s entry for next year’s competition. SUBTITLED Abott, Reif, Hameiri, 2013, 92 min. A moderated discussion follows the film with coffee and dessert. Free for members, $5.00 for guests to offset the cost of refreshments.

Women’s Circle: Friday, March 13, 5:45pm Celebrate, study and explore Jewish Women’s issues and history. You do not have to read or prepare anything in advance. Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Members and Guests are welcome. There is no charge for this program and it ends in time to attend Reform Shabbat Services at 7:30pm. Please email [email protected] for more information.

4 PAGE 6 Purim is coming March 9… so be sure to get your order in now! All orders are due by February 28

Same Price as Last Year! We wanted to make it possible for everyone to participate in fulfilling the important mitzvah of sending Mishloach Manot on Purim. Each basket is $18.00, and the price to send to the whole congregation is $136.00. You WILL NOT be charged more than $136.00 (unless you purchase additional baskets for friends and family outside of TBA) Of course, if you wish to give more, additional donations are welcome.

The proceeds from this program go to the Kate & Harry Pincus Scholarship Fund which provides Religious School tuition assistance to families who need it. In these unsettled times, more families than ever are in need of scholarship money in order to provide their children with a Jewish education. Your participation in the Mishloach Manot program will directly affect how much assistance we can provide.

So, watch your email for an introduction to the program and your personal order code! For $136.00 you can send Purim greetings to the entire congregation. What a wonderful way to help us build community!

We are still REUSING! This year’s Mishloach Manot will be packaged in an eco-friendly way. A reusable bag with a cute slogan will contain all the goodies! This bag is perfect for carrying lunch, snacks, or anything else.

We are again RECYCLING! Most of the Mishloach Manot packaging materials are recyclable!

And perhaps most importantly… We are making sure that everything in the Mishloach Manot packages is an item you and your family will truly want. This means no extra toys, no extra wrapping. Just some yummy goodies to enjoy with your loved ones!

More than ever before, we need our TBA family… this is the year to send Purim Greetings to everyone!

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Sponsorship Opportunity! Honor a Purim Shpiel cast member and help us provide sound and accompaniment for our Sing-A-Long Shpiel. Purchase an ad for our Rhinestone Purim Shpielbill (Purchase an ad for our Rock-n-Roll Digital Journal as well, and receive 20% off both!*) Your advertisement and/or good wishes will be featured in a Broadway-quality Playbill®-style program. It will be displayed digitally on our website and social media platforms as well! Name: Address:

Phone: Email:

o OUTSIDE BACK COVER (color), (5.0”h x 8”w) $400.00 o INSIDE FRONT AND BACK COVER) (b&w), (5.0”h x 8”w) $300.00 o FULL PAGE AD (b&w), (5.0”h x 8”w) $250.00 o 1/2 PAGE AD (b&w), (5.0”h x 3.875”w) $100.00 o 1/4 PAGE AD (b&w), (2.375”h x 3.875”w) $50.00 o 1/8 PAGE AD (b&w), (2.375”h x 1.875”w) 36.00 o WELL WISHER (Name listing in congratulations to cast)* 25.00 *discount does not apply to “Well Wisher” advertisements.

Please submit all advertisements in a .pdf or .jpg format. We can help design an ad for you, if you tell us what you would like to say. Please send your ad copy To: Irene Metz, [email protected] Subject: Ad for Shpiel bill.

Please make your check payable to Temple Beth Abraham. Attn: Irene Metz, Clergy Coordinator 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Your support of this event helps sustain TBA as a vibrant community.

4 PAGE 8 Vote Through March 11 The elections and you receive a PIN via email or text Interested in contributing to  are here, and it is time to have our message. Then using that pin you can the campaign after you vote? voices heard in Israel! This is our chance register. After you register you can vote! Here are a few ways to help: to combat the discrimination the Voting has a small fee of $7.50 to 1) Encourage your friends, family, Reform, Conservative, and Reconstruct- ensure security and it requires a second colleagues, and peers to vote. ing Judaism Movements face in Israel. verification pin. It sounds more compli- Each and every vote from our congrega- cated than it is and will just take a 2) Volunteer for our congregation’s tion is crucial to maintaining a strong moment of your time. Many in our election initiatives. Please contact presence for all streams of liberal congregation have already voted. Erica Newman at israelcommit- Judaism. Together we can work toward [email protected] to get involved or making progress on the issues we care if you have questions on how to about: religious freedom, equality, and vote. many more. 3) Donate to ARZA or Mercaz. Voting is open now until March 11, 4) Follow Union for Reform Judaism 2020. Your vote in this election is the and ARZA on social media to keep only democratic opportunity you have up with our campaign. Union for to influence Israeli society. Click http:// Reform Judaism Facebook, Twitter bit.ly/WZCVoteHere to vote for ARZA and Instagram ARZA Facebook, Representing the Reform Movement Twitter and Instagram and Reconstructing Judaism or Mercaz 5) Spread the word on your own representing the Conservative/Masorti Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Movement. Voting is a two-step Use hashtag #VoteReformWZC. process. First you request to register

The Living Museum® TBA Tradition It is amazing to think that 11 years ago, The Living Museum is a project Rabbi Justin and Cantor Mandi started of the Education Department of a new tradition at Temple Beth The Museum of Jewish Heritage, Abraham: The Living Museum®. We a Living Memorial to the Holocaust, have exhibited hundreds of heirlooms, and was developed with a grant we have told many stories, we have from the Covenant Foundation. enthralled many visitors. This year’s crop of 6th graders have chosen an artifact or a group of artifacts that best We invite you to our represent their family, its heritage, and students’ Living Museum traditions. For one glorious morning they bring them to school and share Sunday, April 5 between their knowledge, enthusiasm, and their 9:00-11:00am at TBA. precious family heirlooms with our entire TBA Community. We invite you to come and join them on Sunday April 5 between 9:00 – 11:00am at TBA. We 6th grade boys sharing their promise you a very interesting morning. observations about the Holocaust Torah at the Derfner Museum.

4 PAGE 9 Were you born in the ‘50s or ‘60s? No kids at home to take care of? Looking for a fun night out with your cohort at TBA? Join us at CAFÉ TBA

Saturday night February 29, 2020 7:30 - 10:00pm

9 RSVP at bit.ly/CAFE--TBA or call the office at 914-631-1770

$10.00 person; $15.00 at the door Wine and snacks included

Featuring award-winning Singer/Songwriter Glen Roethel Playing nostalgic and influential songs from our past. Sing along or dance if you like. Bring your requests!

https://www.glenroethel.com

Member Services

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4 PAGE 10 EDUCATION, continued from page 3. training Institutes and consultations.” Yes, we do many things well. However, In terms of assessing our needs, Matan we can always improve and sometimes At Temple Beth Abraham we are having will work with us and our experts to it takes an outside perspective to take conversations on an ongoing basis as to understand the inner workings of our a step back and look at things in a new how we can improve our educational school, community, and priorities. They way. I am personally very excited for this environment for all learners and will accomplish this by observing our opportunity to take a deep, hard look providing improved support for all of children, classes and staff and then at our approach to Jewish education, our learners’ families. Shortly, we will be provide us with a report of recommen- our ability to transmit our knowledge, partnering with Matan to take a look at dations to support inclusion in formal how our learners are receiving that the religious school from a holistic point and informal educational programs as knowledge, and how our families are of view. The mission of Matan is to a whole. The Matan staff will maintain supported by us. Our ultimate goal, in educate “Jewish leaders, educators and communication with our community the words of Matan, is to “realize the communities, empowering them to until our goals are set and “next steps” gift of every individual and fulfill its create learning environments supportive are in place. obligation to embrace all children of children with special needs, through regardless of learning challenges in every Jewish educational setting.” You can read more about Matan at matankids.org/.

3 ways you can you be a part of improvements at Celebrated our 6th year! Temple Beth Abraham: Membership open now! • Donate to the Religious School Fund. The Religious School Fund helps support improvement efforts within the school.

Our one-of-a-kind and innovative Israel Investment Club • Take part in an educational task force. A task force is a wonderful  Establish unique connections between our TBA community & Israel way to share your voice on a  We research and invest only in Israeli companies specific subject matter with a  Grow our portfolio of stocks and make profits for our club members shorter time commitment.  Sample Israeli style food and wines • Come to a Board of Education meeting. We always want to hear Shekelvestors membership benefits voices which reflect the needs of  A membership in BetterInvesting, an organization that guides our way our children.  Monthly contribution and membership just $47.00  Our accounting system keeps track of members’ contributions and earnings  Meetings: 2nd Wednesday evening of each month A lot of fun and excitement is coming- up in the Religious School. The month Shekelvestors Facts of is right around the corner. That means Purim! Adar is traditionally  Israel has the most start-up companies in the world after Silicon Valley a month of joy. We are actually com-  More Israeli companies are traded on US stock exchanges than any other manded to be joyous. We are planning country, after the USA and China to make sure that we have more fun than usual this month, with some Find out how to become a member. Send an email to [email protected] amusing and wacky activities. Stay Erica Newman (President) or Steve Wilson (Secretary) will contact you. tuned! Become a Shekelvestor today!

NEXT MEETING Next meeting: FEBRUARY November 13 12 at 8: AT00 pm8:00PM

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Taste of ! Save the Date

March 29, 2020

Email: [email protected] 25 Leroy Avenue (914) 631-1770 Web: tba-ny.org Tarrytown, NY 10591

4 PAGE 12 From the Director of Youth Engagement Growing from the roots...

As we enter the second half of the We are growing from the roots. From Religious School year, I’ve been the first moments our youth begin to reflecting on our learners and how experience their own Jewish journeys, connected and engaged they have we are now able to guide them in been over the past few months at new, fun, and exciting ways. Ways that Temple Beth Abraham. Here, we are complement their religious school paths working hard to ensure that our which also help keep them engaged youth feel welcome, loved, and safe. and interested in remaining active at Last year, we introduced ZEETYteeny, Temple Beth Abraham. a youth group for 3rd-5th graders. It As we move towards Tu’Bishvat, this began tentatively, with some success, journey and theme will become even and our numbers continue to grow. more apparent. We need to plant the In January, we introduced ZEETYKatan seeds of love for Judaism and help our for our kindergarteners-2nd graders. learners grow in ways that cultivate “We are working hard Some of our littlest learners joined in forests of passionate and proud Jews. to ensure that our youth on the fun, and are beginning to This is my wish for our learners, our create their own connections to their TBA community, and for Judaism. feel welcome, loved, peers, to their Temple community, and safe.” and to Judaism. L’Shalom! Stessa

T E M P L E B E T H A B R A H A M ’ S S E N I O R Y O U T H G R O U P P R E S E N T S PURIM CARNIVAL

March 8, 2020 | 11:00am-1:00pm Following Sunday School

GAMES | BOUNCE HOUSE | SPIN ART | SNACKS | RAFFLE

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VOLUNTEER OR TO DONATE, EMAIL STESSA: [email protected]

4 PAGE 13 Mitchell and Richard Simon on the death In loving memory of TBA Family 4 of their mother Sylvia Diane and Melvin Kreisler, The following events reflect from Daniel & Randi Kreisler the known sorrows and Diane and Melvin Kreisler, 4 from Richard Kreisler simchas of our TBA Family. Donations Sylvia Simon. We will miss her. BRIDGES From Gary & Farron Roboff SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: In honor of Bess Silverman, from Michael & Jennifer Povman Shirley Ruckhaus, mother of Julie Gur Stanley and Harryette Helsel, from Jane and Devadatta Best Jerome Wank, father of Bradley Wank, CONDOLENCES TO: Diane Gross’s leadership at TBA, from Michael & Jennifer Povman from Michael & Jennifer Povman Martin Gallin, from Michael & Peter Blass on the death of his mother Jennifer Povman Jaclyn Blass The Wilson family’s leadership at TBA, from Michael & Jennifer Povman Lorraine Rogowitz Black, Sonia Cohen on the death of her husband from Michael & Jennifer Povman Abraham Cohen The Baer family’s leadership at TBA, from Michael & Jennifer Povman Andrew Zerman, from Michael & Barry Goldberg on the death of his uncle Jennifer Povman Donald Hirshhorn His Bar Mitzvah and to help make the Conservative Chapel completely handicap Max J. Bloch, from Anne Weill Francis and William Iaconetti on the death accessible, from Noah Ziluck Seymour Goldberg, from Pauline Goldberg of their mother, Beatrice Block In support of Youth Jane Rubin on the death of her brother Andrew Stockman Fran Friedman Fund

Hal’luhu b’tof umachol Praise God with drum and dance

Join us for Scout Shabbat Join Cantor Margot & March 13 at 7:30pm Nadav Snir-Zelniker for It’s always a pleasure to welcome the Scouts to Friday night DRUMMING the bimah in celebration of Scout Shabbat. These dedicated young men, young women, and their Reform Shabbat Services leaders join us in prayer and community each year in celebration of tradition, leadership, and MARCH 27 inspiration. They arrive in uniform and are MAY 8 honored by Rabbi Holtz and Cantor Goldberg. JUNE 12, 19 If you are a Scout with a local troop and would at 7:30PM like to join us please contact Cantor Goldberg at 631-1770, extension 11 or [email protected]

4 PAGE 14 CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY CONSERVATIVE KIDDUSH HARRIET VERTER JEWISH FUND FUND EDUCATION FUND In appreciation of In loving memory of In loving memory of Her support of the Reps/Povman family Reuben Agdern, from Barry & Jane Agdern Stanley Weitzner, from Stephen & with the passing of Dr. David N. Reps, Sylvia Simon, from Gail Mendell Renee Steinig from Michael & Jennifer Povman To celebrate In honor of The marriage of Jacey and Eric Perlowitz, ISRAEL COMMITTEE Cantor Margot Goldberg for her unending from Pearl Ann Schwartz support and caring, from Jill Silverman In honor of Emma’s Bat Mitzvah, The wedding of Marla Peers’ daughter Jacey from Brian & Amy Friedman FRAN FRIEDMAN FUND to Eric Perlowitz, from The Faculty and Professional Staff of TBA’s Religious School In loving memory of FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF Her father, Donald Hirschhorn, CHILDREN from Beth Hirschhorn RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY In honor of Sylvia Simon, from Jane Silverman and FUND Donald Kumka The Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Jake Epple, from Lawrence & Muriel Neidich In appreciation of Martin Klein, from Marvin & Ruda Klein Your spiritual and intellectual leadership, Toby Goldberg, from her grandchildren and from Michael & Jennifer Povman great grandchildren, from Pauline Goldberg In honor of Rabbi David Holtz for his leadership through these troubled times, from Jill Silverman Temple Beth Abraham’s Adult Education Committee Emma’s Bat Mitzvah, from Brian & presents: Amy Friedman In loving memory of Movie Mavens Terry Jan Fenster, from Marvin & Ruda Klein Sarah Klein from, Marvin & Ruda Klein Beatrice Block-Iaconetti, from The Ruth Trust

*: TEACHER APPRECIATION Select Saturdays at 7:00PM DONATION With a Special “Kick Off” Event on Sunday, Sep. 15 In appreciation of Feb. 15

Oct. 12 Mar. 14 All your help and support throughout

Nov. 9 Apr. 11 the year. From Hannah, Ashton, and

Dec. 21 May 9 Brady Andrela Jan. 11 TEMPLE FUND Films with Jewish themes or content. In loving memory of Their parents, Mary and Sydney Winick, Moderated discussion immediately following the and Arthur and Annette Zucker, movie. from Claire and Steve Zucker William Lubell, from Harry & Linda Lubell Light refreshments provided. Mildred Gecewicz, from Alan & Lorrie Feinsilber Beatrice Block-Iaconetti, from Donald Kumka & Jane Silverman

Her mother, Rachel Goldhar, Free Members: from Isadore & Doris Unger $5.00 to offset cost of Guests: Beatrice Siegel, from Leonard & refreshments Judith Hyman Lynda’s mother, Irene Vandroff, Please RSVP to Temple Office from Lester & Lynda Solomon (914) 631-1770 Ludwig Weill, from Anne Weill *Please note: Dates are subject to change. Wilhelm Fischer, Robbie Fischer’s uncle, who Please refer to the website for up-to-date information. perished at Auschwitz, from Eva Fischer Her beloved mother, Lisa Grubel, from Temple Beth Abraham * 25 Leroy Avenue * Tarrytown, NY * (914) 631-1770 * www.tba-ny.org Eva Fischer Continued on page 17.

4 PAGE 15 Projected Friday night Visual T’filah services are easy to follow!

February 7 Shabbat Shirah March 6 Family Shabbat March 10 Purim family shabbat dinner Friday, MARCH 6

Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm Family Shabbat Service with Visual Tefillah at 7:00pm

The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservations are made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail along with your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reservations will not be taken over the phone or after the deadline. Please make your check payable to TBA and return by Monday, March 2.

MARCH 6 Family Shabbat Dinner

Adults $15.00; Children 2-12 $10.00

number of chicken dinners: adult child

number of pasta dinners: adult child

name

phone

amount of check enclosed

4 PAGE 16 DONATIONS, continued from page 15. Stephen Rothenberg and Abraham Kessler, from Rochelle Kessler Nathan Epstein, from Susan Bannon Seymour Goldberg, from Suzanne Goldberg Beatrice Block-Iaconetti, from The Ruth Trust Conservative

TIKKUN OLAM Services In loving memory of Lt. Col. Joseph Wooley, a man who dedicated his life to supporting Every Saturday his family, friends, and community from Jill Silverman at 9:00 AM Judith’s parents, Lillian and Henry Kessler, in remembrance of their birthdays, from Judith and Mark Pomerantz Warm, friendly atmosphere, stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi David Westchester Jewish and Cantor Margot. Celebrate a Simcha or Film Festival observe a Yahrtzeit with us. The 2020 Westchester Jewish Film Festival will be held at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville from Bagel and Lox Kiddush March 24 – April 7. Films will be shown both during the day and in the evening, many followed by a Q&A and Sponsored by the receptions. Complete programming will be available in Conservative Kiddush Fund. mid-February at www.burnsfilmcenter.org and tickets will go on sale to the general public on February 28. For additional information and group sales, please contact Abby Popper at [email protected] or 914.773.7663, ext. 424.

Complimentary support services for TBA members and families Did you know TBA has its own social worker? Through the generosity of the UJA Federation of New York and their Partners in Caring (PIC) grant, Temple Beth Abraham is able to offer free mental health services to our members and employees. Our PIC social worker is Jennifer Convissor, LCSW. Jennifer has extensive experience offering counseling to individuals of every age, and with providing supportive referrals and facilitating groups for all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. She is available to meet the mental health needs of our members and employees from her office at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown. February 29 The PIC grant allows for up to three confidential sessions free March 21 of cost and unlimited referrals. Please also consider reaching out to Jennifer to help develop therapeutic groups of any kind, including psycho-educational, wellness, or specific lifestyle-related support groups. A light bagel and shmear lunch is available Jennifer Convissor, LCSW each week after the 914-366-7898 x 1162 service. [email protected] 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY

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TBA CALENDAR JANUARY 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dec 29 30 31 Jan 1, 20 2 3 4

NFTY Kallah Chanukah Chanukah TBA Closed NFTY Kallah 6:00pm Family Shabbat Dinner 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

NFTY Kallah 1:00pm Mah Jongg 1:30pm Senior Staff Meeting 10:00am Tanakh Study 7:30pm Shabbat Services with 9:00am Conservative Shabbat 9:00-11:00am Religious School (K- 4:30-6:30pm Religious School 6:30pm Committee Chair Meeting 4:30-6:30pm Religious School Torah Reading and Aydin Mayers Service 6) w/6th Grade BBM Wkshop II (4th/5th) (6th/7th) 7:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting 12:00-1:15pm ZEETYkatan (K-2) 6:15-8:15pm Religious School 7:00pm Israel Committee - Library Shabbat Lunch (7th-12th) 8:00pm Shekelvestors 7:00pm Movie Mavens

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

9:00am Conservative Shabbat 9:00-11:00am Religious School 1:00pm Mah Jongg 7:30pm Board of Education 4:30-6:30pm Religious School 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Service (K-6) w/2nd Grade Family Ed Meeting (6th/7th) Services/Social Justice Shabbat (Sofer) 4:30-6:30pm Religious School 10:00pm Sunday Funday (4th/5th) 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services/Social Justice Shabbat 11:15am-1:15pm ZEETYteeny 6:15-8:15pm Religious School Hangout (7th-12th)

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

No Religious School - MLK Day TBA Closed - MLK Day 10:00am Tanakh Study 1:00pm Mah Jongg 10:00am Book Club 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 4:30-6:30pm Religious School 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services (6th/7th) with Visual Tefillah 11:00am Alexandra Cloutman's Bat Mitzvah 4:00pm K/1st Grade Sandwich Shabbat 7:00pm 5th Grade Shul-In

26 27 28 29 30 31 Feb 1

9:00-11:00am Religious School (K- 1:00pm Mah Jongg 10:00am Tanakh Study 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service 9:00am Conservative Shabbat 6) w/3rd Grade Family Ed (No 5th Service 4:30-6:30pm Religious School Grade) 4:30-6:30pm Religious School (6th/7th) (4th/5th) 11:15am-1:15pm JYG Hangout 1:15pm ZEEBY 6:15-8:15pm Religious School (7th -12th) Temple Beth Abraham Bulletin 25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, New York 10591

Deadlines for upcoming issues: October 1, 2013 for November November 1, 2013 for December Deadline for upcoming issues:

March 1 for April, 2020 April 1 for May, 2020

LEAvES FOr LiFE CyCLE EvEnTS On Our TrEE OF LiFE

Our synagogue is proud to possess anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduations or simply the Eytz Chaim, our “Tree of Life”. to honor parents, family or friends. Share your happy This original sculpture by the noted occasions by inscribing your family “Simchas” on our THA n g E DZ i r A synagogue artist, Sanford Werfel, is synagogue’s “Tree of Life”. This will be a permanent permanently displayed in the Temple dedication to the meaningful, and happy events that gr APH B y n Beth Abraham lobby. The branches of touch our lives. The price per leaf is $360.00 for members PHOTO the tree contain leaves which can be inscribed to highlight and $450.00 for non-members. For more information, or commemorate such joyous events as births, weddings, please call the Temple off ce at 631-1770.

“TrEE OF LiFE” order form

Occasion Date of Occasion / / name of Honoree (PLEASE SPELL nAmE ExACTLy AS yOu WiSH iT TO BE EngrAvED)

Contributed By Phone number Address Amount Enclosed $

make checks payable and send to TEmPLE BETH ABrAHAm, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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