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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS As of November 26, 2018 MAZEL TOV Shari & Steven Miller, daughter, Madison, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Sara & Jeffrey Grabelle, daughter, Sophie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Amy & Kenneth Nelson, daughter, Jemma, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Samantha & David Heskett, daughter, Jamie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Michelle & Brandon Tepper, son, Ryan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah Deborah & Gregg Jacob, daughter, Daniella, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Diane & Jerry Jacob, granddaughter, Daniella, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Marcy & Jon Dakss, son, Miles, becoming a Bar Mitzvah Marcy & Jon Dakss, daughter, Sydney, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Ruth Ross, granddaughter, Abigail Ryan Nengel, becoming a Bat Mitzvah Tina Greenberg, grandson, Zachary Rosen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

JoAnn & Steven Lee, on the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lee to Zachary DeVisser

Shelly Gelbman, on the birth of her new great-granddaughter, Stella Elizabeth Nigro Joel Gelbman, on the birth of his new great-granddaughter, Stella Elizabeth Nigro Emily Fried, on the birth of her new grandson, Cameron Charles Fried Debby & Ira Gordon, on the birth of their new grandson, Gordon Bastion Bleck Adria & Mark Rolnik, on the birth of their new grandson, Theodore Stanley Miller

CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF Arlene Bookbinder mother, Edith Levin Nancy Dinar mother, Mickey Baroff Coleman Leff wife, Leila Leff Larry Leff mother, Leila Leff Lynn Uiberall son, Michael Uiberall Pat Sebold husband, Burt Sebold Stuart Abelson father, Lester Abelson Vicki Halper father, Walter Kreisberg Steven Perlman father, Norman Perlman Ron Silver mother, Sondra Silver Jonathon Farron mother, Sandra Farron Bernice Garbade mother, Olga Feuer

2 TBA ANNUAL GIVING PARTNERS IN LEADERSHIP 2018-2019

We thank you in advance for your participation in TBA’s Annual Giving program. Let’s ALL support Temple B’nai Abraham together and be Partners in Leadership! Pledge payments are due by February 28, 2019.

Merle H. Kalishman Chair: TBA Annual Giving—Partners in Leadership Committee Julie Silbermann, Chair, Development Committee

As of November 27, 2018

President’s Circle Sandy & Stephen Greenberg Dr. Alyce Sands Miller Barbara & Warren Klein Randi & Marc Berson Lesley & Neil Greenstein Helene & David Mintz Karen & David Klugman Charles M. Greef & Shawn Lech Randi & Greg Jeddis Christine & Jeremy Neuer Antoinette & Michael Koenig Susan & Alan Hammer Ellen & Peter Klein Beth & John Schachtel Arlene & Dan Kollin Sherry & Robert Lieb Karyn Klein Mindy & Greg Scheier Bobbi & Barry Kolton Leslie & Jay Mayesh Susan & Richard Kogan Adrienne & Stan Schwartz Jessica & Jay Kooper Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum Patricia & Frank Kolodny Elaine & Stanley Shapiro Richard Kosson Sara-Ann & Robert Sanders Jacqueline & Ira Kopito Lynn & Bruce Schonbraun Alyssa & Avery Kranz Julie & M. Steven Silbermann Harriet & Marvin Kirschner Harvey & Frances Sonnenberg Jill & Brett Krasnove Maya & David Silbermann Robin & Jeffrey Kollin Bonnie & Harrison Sterling Beth & Claude Krause Trudy & Fred Slater Michael Lewis Honi & Bennett Wasserman Bette & Stan Kurzweil Ellen & Richard Lincer Staci & Glen Weiss Esther Laufman Torah Circle Ellen & Scott Loventhal Marjorie Yonteff Debbi & Max Lebersfeld Deborah & Scott Berger Judy & Eric Perlmutter Marjie & Scott Zucker Andrea & Larry Leff Bernice & Kenneth Garbade Marian & David Rocker Scott Levy Ellen & David Hyman David Rodin Circle of Friends Ilena & Paul Lieberman Sheila & Lester Kalisher Barbara & Michael Rosenbaum Phyllis & Barry Becker Debbie & Wayne Locke Jane & Alan Mark Ruth Ross Lory & Rick Bernstein Evi Meinhardt Marcy & Mark Schwartz Ginny & Jeff Roth Karen & Frank Bisk Dr. Ronald Meyers Ethel & Bob Singer Andrew Salz & Nyssa Reine-Salz Joel Bornstein Cynthia R Pfeffer, M.D. Ellen & Barry Wagenberg Linda & John Schupper Louise Buchbinder Art & Brandi Podnos Bunny & Stephen Schwartz Leonard Cohen Sandy & David Posner 1853 Society Terry & Ken Starr Allyn & Larry Cooper Nancy & Scott Ritch Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz Christine & Wayne Strassman Steve Delman Karen & Steven Rockoff Nancy & Ken Bernstein Myrna & Marvin Wertheimer Donna & Marc Ellenbogen Lori & Peter Rosenbaum Joni & Alan Cohen Helen Farber Marilyn Rosenbaum Isabella & Joshua Fiske Mitzvah Circle Sharon & Larry Feinsod Renee & Edward Rosenthal Susan & Bruce Greene Robin & Richard Bernstein Annette & Herb Feldman Enid & Fred Rothman Merle & Martin Kalishman Andrea & Philip Bershad Marsha & Steven Fiske Anita & Allan Rubinstein Eileen & Jeffrey Klein Arlene & Richard Bookbinder Rheda & Raymond Folkman Geri & Milt Schaeffer ShariEve & Mark Meller Elizabeth Buchbinder Joyce & Bruce Freeman Jay Scharer Eileen & Marc Mellman Renee & Jeffrey Cohen Jamie & Brian Geltzeiler Luba & Mark Schonwetter Ruth Dolinko Evelyn & Amos Gern Abby & Barry Silverman Rabbi’s Circle Barbara Drench Denice & Arnold Gerst Sivia & Philip Snow Jaryn & Ronnie Bloom Jane & Howard Ehrenkranz Barbara & Mark Gersten Diane & Ira Starr Lucy & Joe Borg Cathy & Bruce Fischberg Debbie & Carey Gertler Arlene & Herb Tarutz Terry & Denis Bovin Andrea & Scott Gillman Richard Goldsmith Debbie & Glenn Turtletaub Nancy & Richard Dinar Barbara Gottesman Bonnie & Keith Gurland Marilyn Wald Nancy & Bob Eskow Fran & Mitch Handman Madeline & Harold Hoffman Allison & Jonathan Wasserstein Iris Fisher Jayne & James Jacoby Susan Stark & Peter Jackowitz Phyllis Weingarten Caren & Herb Ford Cindy & Shawn Klein Deborah & Gregg Jacob Judith & Amnon Weinstock Bethellen & Kenneth Friedman Julie & Gregg Klein Sandra & Craig Kantor Barbara G. Weisenfeld Terri & Mark Friedman Leslie & Fred Lavinthal Valerie & Robert Katz Randi & Scott Wolfson Gittlin & Rosen Families Susan & Andrew Leichter Sloan & Jeffrey Kestenbaum Naomi Zeitel

3 CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING

TBA Congregational Learning: These programs are free and most are open to the community. If you have any questions, please call the Temple office at 973.994.2290.

Monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz Bring your appetite for learning as well as your dairy lunch! Beverages will be provided! Love, Lust and Power: David, The Biblical Character Study the Books of Samuel and learn about David and his relationships. Through this exploration we will delve into the themes of love, lust, power and friendship. Thursday, December 20, 2018, 11:30 AM Thursdays, January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25 & May 23, 2019, 11:30 AM

Rosh Hodesh with Rabbi Dantowitz, sponsored by Sisterhood—The Women’s Connection

The new moon or new month is a special holiday that women celebrate together. Join Sisterhood in a warm atmosphere of sharing, learning and noshing to welcome each new Hebrew month!

Monday, December 10, 7:30 PM—Tevet, Hanukkah Tuesday, January 8, 7:30 PM—Shevat Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 PM —Adar I Thursday, April 4, 7:00 PM—Nissan, A Women’s Seder

Parashat HaShavuah Join the lively discussion of legend and lore, the ancient world and the modern one, the Jewish people’s feelings about its God, and God’s feelings about His people. Through our reading of the weekly portion, and occasional forays into the traditional commentators, we seek not only to understand the profundities of Torah, but also to understand the world and ourselves a little better. Parallel English/Hebrew texts will be used. We hope you’ll stay for services, but even if you can’t, stop by for a weekly dose of Torah! Saturdays, Parashat HaShavuah, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

TBA Book Group with Rabbi Kulwin 2018 – 2019 Book Group members know that modern Jewish fiction falls mainly into three categories: books about Isra- el, books about the Holocaust and books about Jewish life in the Diaspora. In our twentieth year, we read works from each. Some are classics, some are new, and some approach their subject in unusual ways.

Thursday, December 6, 7:30 PM Let It Be Morning by Sayed Kashuah A young journalist, recently married and a new father, seeks a quieter life away from the city and buys a large house in his parents' hometown, an Arab village in Israel. Reviewers have written that Kashuah, an Israeli Arab who writes in Hebrew, is comparable to Orwell and Kafka in his ability to convey otherworldly futility.

4 CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING TOY DRIVE AND SNACK CHALLENGE

History Through Text with Rabbi Kulwin Each class is a stand-alone unit so that an inability to  Art and the Holocaust—From before the attend all (or even most) of the sessions will not be an war, from the camps, and certainly since, the impediment to an enjoyable and simulating learning Holocaust has inspired artistic works beyond experience. number. Does this say something about the im- portance of art to the Jews? Jews, Art and Jewish Art : The Ten Commandments Thursday, June 13, 7:30 PM insist that we are not to make graven images. Never- theless, graphic arts—to say nothing of music, litera- ture and other artistic forms—have long been associ- ated with Jews and Jewish life. The Torah itself con- tains prose and poetry of unparalleled beauty; a Re- naissance rabbi “proved” that all orchestra instru- ments were found in the Bible; and Marc Chagall is on anyone’s list of the greatest painters of the 20th Cen- tury. We will examine Jewish writings about art, and works of art themselves, to try to understand Juda- ism’s historic relationship with art, and the promi- nence art enjoys in Jewish life today.  Art and the Torah—The Torah contains texts about art and many believe it is a work of art itself. We will look at both perspectives. Thursday, January 10, 7:30 PM

 Art and the Rabbis—Through the reading of Tal- mudic texts, we will learn about the unease the rabbis felt about art, even as many of them yet had a sense of aesthetic appreciation. Thursday, February 28, 7:30 PM  Art and the Jewish Renaissance—Especially in Ita- ly, Jews caught the Renaissance spirit, mining their own past for early examples of the most admired civic culture of the day. Thursday, March 14, 7:30 PM

 Jews and Music—Liturgical music, folk music, Mahler, Schoenberg, Copland…what makes it Jewish music? Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 PM

 Jews and Painting—Jewish themes, like Abra- ham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac, have long been subjects of the greatest western artists; many of those great artists were Jews. How did this happen? Thursday, May 16, 7:30 PM

5 BLOOM FAMILY MEMORIAL LECTURE

A Historian Reflects on Israel’s Past and Future Professor David N. Myers Sadie and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, UCLA

Thursday, March 28, 2019, 7:30 PM, at TBA

Israel was founded 70 years ago, but its future is as unknowable today as it was in 1948. Israel’s army is the most powerful in the region. Recent governments have sought new strategic alliances, making friends with former enemies, and alienating longstanding allies. Its economy is one of the most robust in the world, even as economic disparity widens. The Occupation, majority-minority relations, a serious housing shortage, in- numerable matters of “church and state” and other domestic matters Prof. David N. Myers fuel ongoing tumult. The struggle to remain both democratic and Jewish

Photo credit: Scarlett Freund grows more and more complex.

What is Israel’s future? Prof. David Myers, a frequent visitor to Temple B’nai Abraham, believes that to un- derstand Israel’s future, it is important to understand its past. Author of numerous definitive works on Jewish and Israeli history, a frequent visitor to Israeli universities, and commentator on contemporary Isra- el, Myers will explore what Israel’s history can teach us about its future, both that which we can know, and that for which we hope.

Prof. David Myers has been on the faculty of UCLA since 1991, and has served as both Chair of its Depart- ment of History and Director of its Center for Jewish Studies. For the year 2017-2018, Myers was also Pres- ident of the Center for Jewish History in New York City. One of his generation’s most respected Jewish his- torians, Myers is the author or editor of fifteen books, has written hundreds of scholarly and popular arti- cles, and has lectured at universities throughout North America, as well as in France, Germany, Russia, The Netherlands, and, of course, Israel.

Supported by the Bloom Family Memorial Fund

Free & Open to the Community!

STATE OF THE GARDEN STATE WITH MARY ALICE WILLIAMS, TOM MORAN & MATT KATZ Photos by Elaine Durbach, NJJN

Rabbi Kulwin with journalists Matt Katz, Matt Katz, WNYC; Mary Alice Williams , NJTV & Tom Moran, Star Mary Alice Williams & Tom Moran Ledger

6 MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT

7 A MUSICAL INTERLUDE... CELEBRATING AND WELCOMING OUR NEW JOHANNUS ECCLESIA ORGAN TO TBA

On Sunday, November 4,Temple members and guests enjoyed a musical interlude celebrating and welcoming our new Johannus Ecclesia Organ to TBA. Our organist, Sandor Szabo, and Cantor Jessica Epstein were joined by cellist Andrew Kim and violinist Christopher Collins Lee . The generosity of the benefactors who funded the purchase of the new organ were acknowledged at this event.

photos courtesy Gary Hecht, Bruce Greene and Cantor Epstein

8 A SOLEMN OBSERVANCE OF MOURNING AND OUTRAGE @TBA

photos courtesy Larry Agron

2,000 Attended the Observance

Rabbi Clifford M. Kulwin

Cantor Jessica Epstein

Dov Ben –Shimon, CEO Federation Greater MetroWest NJ NJ Governor Phil Murphy

Governor Murphy & Rabbi Kulwin Dov Ben –Shimon reading names of victims of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, Pittsburgh

9 PRIME TIME TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

RUBE GOLDBERG MUSEUM

photos courtesy Ethel Singer and Ruth Ross

10 GIL HOFFMAN, CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT, THE JERUSALEM POST

Gil Hoffman, the Jerusalem Post’s chief political correspondent, spoke to a crowd of 200 at Temple B’nai Abraham on the Israel/US relationship in the age of Trump and Netanyahu. Hoffman noted that Israel and the United States have recently followed similar paths, quarrelling with traditional friends while increasing contact with countries with who have historically been considered “unfriendly.” As he told those gathered, such an approach opens new doors of opportunity, but it also poses new and significant risks.

photos courtesy Ruth Ross

11 MITZVAH DAY 2018

Dear Friends, What. A. Day.

Mitzvah Day 2018 at Temple B’nai Abraham was one for the books and it truly took a village to pull off an amazing day. The Men’s Club began early with Rabbi Kulwin leading an 8:30 am Minyan Service that was well attended (I sat in for about 15 minutes – I never attended one before). After eating breakfast, Men’s Club (enthusiastically spearheaded by Andrew Halper and Peter Rosenbaum) took on the task of managing the Toiletries Collection. They outdid themselves with the sorting and packaging more than 1,000 kits for distribution to Franciscan Charities Inc. /St. Anne’s Soup Kitch- en in Newark.

The Community Blood Services organization met their blood drive goals by the generosity of TBA members collecting donations from 9 am to 1 pm. We thank Brenda McEntyre-Saunders and her team for all of their compassion and hard work.

Donna Ellenbogen (Sisterhood co-president) organized and enthusiastically orchestrated a successfulLunches of Love program. What a popular station for all ages to participate! Before the end of the event, Donna had Nick from CHOW come to collect and distribute the lunches to those in need a nice sandwich, water and snack. We also shared with Nick a case of soap for the homeless. I believe this struck him deeply as did the sandwiches explaining to me that we simply forget about the simplicity of a bar of soap was as welcome as a handful of cash, perhaps more. I was deeply moved.

Loaves of Love (Community Challah Bake) was very well received by all ages participating! We had two excellent co- chairs for this event (Tara Heyderman, co-chair Membership committee and Deborah Jacob, co-president for Sister- hood). As it is truly a Mitzvah to make a challah, it is a greater mitzvah to give one away. How cute to see the little ones getting their tiny hands covered with sticky dough, kneading and making challah. You just had to be there! Well done! Caryn Epstein and her daughter Ellie took charge of another wildly popular project for Mitzvah Day—the MSTERIO Pro- ject, where we took 160 handcrafted dolls designated to travel around the world to other children. Each doll had a tag and ID number so its travels could be tracked. How amazing is that! The entire time was spent decorating the dolls which included messages on the back of the doll, accompanied by a card telling the recipient a little something about the doll’s decorator. The age range for this project went from two on up, up, up. The president of the organization was also in attendance and was thrilled with all of the activity and participation. Thanks to all!

While everyone was in a coloring mood, we were able to successfully achieve the task of decorating cards for the Lone Soldier Program, thanking Israeli service men and women for their much needed service. We also had Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah cards for residents at the Daughters of Israel. We hope to put a smile on everyone’s faces!

Two other collections were quite successful: Diaper Drive for Mom’s Helping Mom’s and The Period project, col- lecting sanitary napkins and tampons for those in need. Ruth Ross (Social Action Committee -co chair) took charge of these two collections along with being the best partner I could ever ask for! Oops, Ruth also took care of helping the Sisterhood with bagging Hanukkah Dreidels and chocolate.

Not to overuse a cliché but it really does take a village. None of this could have been possible if it were not for the enormous support of so many people at our beloved Temple. Please allow me to be specific: Gail Milchman, Laura Wold, Tina Greenberg, Tracey Bent, Rabbi Kulwin, Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz, Cantor Epstein, Debbie Ziering, Melissa Weiner, Arleen Lichtenstein, Bruce Greene (and the Board of Trustees) all support staff and all of the various Temple committees, Temple members and Temple volunteers. If I have forgotten anyone, it was not intentional— my apologies.

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The Turkeys and all of the Trimmings collections came in strong, and were delivered to Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF). They really count on us for this Mitzvah. Thanks to Bob Singer for coordinating that collection!

And then…I took a nap! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH.

You have lifted me with your volunteer spirit and for that I am forever changed and in your debt. Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for knowing you all.

Warm regards, Janet O. Penn Social Action Committee Co-Chair

Working on the Lone Soldier Project Creating dolls for the Msterio Project

Packing toiletries

photos courtesy Janet Penn

Preparing dough for Loaves of Love

13 MIDDAY RUN 2018

The TBA Midday Run Rode Again

The Temple B’nai Abraham’s (TBA) Midday Run, the distribution of donated clothing and food to those in need in Newark’s community at St. Rocco’s Church, took place on the Sunday, November 18. This annual event, sponsored by TBA Teen Tikkun Olam Group (TTO) is preceded by a two month–long food and clothing drive/collection at the temple.

On the morning of the Midday Run, at temple, the students packaged and sorted the abundant amount of food, clothing and blankets generously donated by the TBA congregational family as well as local businesses and restaurants. Then under the supervision of Jewish Learning Program Special Projects Coordinator Arleen Lichtenstein and parent volunteers, the students were transported to Newark., with the van filled to the top driven by TBA member Adam Reisboard. The teens assisted in the distribution of food, baby items, clothing, coats and household goods to the people in need who come to the church location. Last year they served over 525 recipients which was almost double the amount of recipients from previous years and a sign of the times of the growing need in the community.

TTO Coordinator Arleen Lichtenstein noted, “Through meaningful interactions with patrons of the Annual Midday Run, students gain insight and understanding about the way each of us can contribute to those in need. This yearly program inspires the young people to recognize that poverty and need is a chronic prob- lem facing our country.”

Sorting and packaging of donated items at TBA

14 MIDDAY RUN 2018

Leaving TBA for Newark At St. Rocco’s Church

At St.Rocco’s Church At St.Rocco’s Church

Distributing items at St. Rocco’s Church

15 SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 30,2019

TBA Annual Gala Honoring Rabbi Clifford M. Kulwin Saturday evening March 30, 2019

Mark your calendar as we celebrate Rabbi Kulwin on his retirement!

16 GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

All funds as of November 26, 2018 In memory of Lois Greene In memory of his mother, Sandra Farron

ONE FAMILY FUND In memory of Charles Greene Jonathan Farron In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming a Bar Dr. Joan B. Chase In memory of her father, Robert Low- Mitzvah In memory of Norman Perlman enstein In memory of Olga Feuer Debbi Lebersfeld Gail & Barry Milchman In memory of Leila Zuckerman In honor of the birth of Cameron BARRY FRIEDMAN CREATIVE SERVICE Rebecca Novin-Cannon Charles Fried FUND In honor of Cooper Gallinson becoming a Bar In memory of Michael Uiberall In honor of Ruth Ross’ granddaughter, Merle & Marty Kalishman Mitzvah Abigail Ryan Nengel, becoming a Bat Alla Glaz CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND Mitzvah In memory of Mickey Baroff In honor of his Bar Mitzvah with Honi & Bennett Wasserman Helen Farber thanks to Rabbi Kulwin & Rabbi In memory of Burton Sebold Betsy & Ron Ladell & Family Dantowitz Bobbi & Roland Berrebi Anna M. Derry Ben Epstein CARING CONNECTIONS In memory of Leila Leff In memory of Al Isaacson, father of In memory of Edith Levin, mother of In memory of Mickey Baroff Lory Bernstein Arlene Bookbinder In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming a Bar Rick Bernstein Marianne & Bernard Tulman Mitzvah In honor of the wedding of Matthew In honor of Sophie Grabelle becoming a Julie & Max Silberman Baredes & Brittany Berkowitz Bat Mitzvah In appreciation of sitting on the Bima on Roz & Soly Baredes Evelyn & Amos Gern Rosh Hashanah In memory of his father Milton Kukoff, In memory of Michael Uiberall Allyn & Lawrence Cooper with thanks to Rabbi Kulwin Beth, John, Jeff & Brie Schachtel In memory of Leila Leff Michael Kukoff In memory of Burton Sebold In memory of Edith Levin, mother of THE RUTH & HERMAN GOLDEN Marion & Allan Maitlin Arlene Bookbinder COLLEGE OUTREACH FUND In memory of Burton Sebold Mary Levine & Alan Goldstein In memory of Burton Sebold Ellen & Scott Loventhal & Family In memory of her mother, Mickey Susan & Alan Hammer

Lois & Frank Dyer Baroff, with thanks to Rabbi Kulwin SHEILA GROSSMAN EARLY SCHOOL Shari Weiner Nancy Dinar FUND Deena Goldsmith Bernhaut In honor of their daughter, Amanda In honor of Ryan Friedman becoming a Helen Farber becoming a Bat Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah Nancy & Richard Dinar Rebecca & Todd Bialick In honor of Zachary Friedman becoming Adele & Sid Bernstein In memory of her mother, Edith Levin, a Bar Mitzvah Beverly Schuhalter with thanks to Rabbi Kulwin Mara & David Silber Staci & Glen Weiss & Family Arlene Bookbinder In memory of Mickey Baroff Dr. Joseph M. Juliano In memory of Stanley Schorr, father of Patti & Barry Roberts Paula Litzky Alison Halper Alice G. Goldfarb In honor of Luke Seidman, grandson of THE FREDERICK W. KAMIS EARLY Anita & Steven Kaplan Betty Ende becoming a Bar Mitzvah SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Burton Sebold Elaine & Harris Cahn In appreciation of Rabbi Kulwin In memory of Lester Abelson In memory of Burt Sebold, husband of Jenna & Matthew Garrett Ron Meyers Pat Sebold In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming a With appreciation of Arnold Gerst Debby & Jack Gillman Bar Mitzvah Sheila Grossman Julie & Max Silbermann In honor of Benjamin Epstein becom- In honor of the marriage of Madeleine Kahan ing a Bar Mitzvah JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM & Ilana Lee In memory of William Rubin SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Leff Family & Four Legged Friends Sariece Rubin & Jonas Family In memory of Walter Kreisberg In honor of Daniella Jacob becoming a Bat In memory of Mickey Baroff, mother of Brooke, Adam, Michaela & Jay Mitzvah Nancy Dinar Glanzberg TBA Sisterhood Shari Weiner In memory of Sondra Silver In memory of Olga Feuer In memory of her son, Michael Uiberall Shari, Roger, Shayna, Zach & Gabe Alyce Miller Lynne Uiberall Turbin Debbie & Ted Pearlman In honor of their wedding anniversary KEREN OLAM Helen Farber th Aliyah In honor of Larry Cooper’s 80 birthday

Renee & Edward Rosenthal Adele & Sid Bernstein

17 GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

ELLEN & PETER KLEIN GARDEN FLOWER YAHRZEIT FUND FUND It is a traditional duty of Jews to recite Kaddish for a deceased parent, child, spouse, or sibling (daily during the first year, annually thereafter on the anniversary of death). We thank those In honor of Tina Greenberg’s grandson, who have contributed to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of their loved ones. May their memories Zachary, becoming a Bar Mitzvah forever be for a blessing… In memory of Edith Levin In honor of Sophie Grabelle becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Mickey Baroff In memory of Olga Feuer Ellen & Peter Klein In memory of Mickey Baroff Tina Greenberg In honor of Tina Greenberg’s grandson, Zachary, becoming a Bar Mitzvah In memory of Mickey Baroff Merle & Marty Kalishman

ALBERT MEINHARDT FUND FOR LEARNING In honor of the engagement of Rachel Lee to Zachary DeVisser In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Abigail Ryan Nengel becoming a Bat Mitzvah Evi Meinhardt

PRAYERBOOK FUND In memory of Harold Silverstrom In memory of Michael Uiberall The Jeddis Family In memory of Michael Uiberall Cathy & Bruce Fischberg & Family In honor of the birth of Theodore Stanley Miller In honor of Daniella Jacob becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Burton Sebold Merle & Marty Kalishman

PRIME TIME In honor of Zachary Rosen becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Abigail Nengel becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Edith Levin In memory of Olga Feuer Ethel & Bob Singer

DR. JOACHIM PRINZ MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In memory of Leila Leff Tina Greenberg

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19 DECEMBER 2018 SERVICES

Friday, November 30 Friday, December 14 6:30 PM Shabbat Service. Third Grade Consecration Service 6:30 PM Shabbat Service Toby Singer, composer and musician, will join us for services. Ilya Maslov, pianist, will join us for services.

Saturday, December 1 Saturday, December 15 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Vayeshev 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Vayigash 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service 9:00 AM Jr. Congregation Alexander Weiss, son of Donna Weiss and Barton Weiss, 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Services will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Harrison Lipstein, son of Stacy Lipstein and Peter Jackson Weiss, son of Donna Weiss and Barton Weiss, Lipstein, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Mia Meykler, daughter of Maya Zilbert and Boris 10:00 AM In the Brody Youth Lounge Meykler, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah. Benjamin Aronson, son of Larry Aronson and Suzanne Aronson, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Friday, December 21 6:30 PM Shabbat Service Friday, December 7 Toby Singer, singer and composer, will join us for Hanukkah, 6th Candle services. 5:45 PM Tot Shabbat & Hanukkah Service, Pizza Dinner 6:15 PM Temple-wide Hanukiyah Candle Lighting Saturday, December 22 6:30 PM Family Shabbat Service, Fourth Grade Hanukkah 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Veyechi Service. 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Toby Singer, composer and musician, will join us for services.

Friday, December 28 Saturday, December 8 6:30 PM Shabbat Service Hanukkah, 7th Candle

9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Miketz Saturday, December 29 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Noah Shangold, son of Susan and Edmund Shangold, will be 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Shemot called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Sean Smolyanskiy, son of Zina and Gary Smolyanskiy, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.

Bruce H. Greene, D.O., President Jeffrey Klein,Vice President Jeffrey Kollin, Vice President Scott Loventhal,Vice President Kenneth Starr, Vice President Stacey Rosenberg, Secretary Isabella Fiske, Asst. Secretary Carey Gertler, Treasurer Craig Kantor, Assist. Treasurer 300 East Northfield Road Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Julie A. Silbermann, Immediate Past President mailing address: PO Box 46, Livingston, NJ 07039 www.tbanj.org Jakob B. Halpern, Counsel

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