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November/December 2015 • Cheshvan/Kislev/Tevet 5776

Join us for... A Joyous Celebration The installation of Rabbi Paul D. Kerbel as our Associate Rabbi

A warm welcome to our new TBS members Friday evening, December 11

Kabbalat Shabbat and Chanukah Dinner

- Light" of our newest museum exhibit אור"Including a special opening FROM THE RABBI’S DESK By Rabbi Alan B. Lucas

Some thoughts: On Miracles and Hope On Light and Darkness

n Friday December 11, begins walking straight into the sea – and when the water 2015 we will have a is literally about to drown him, almost over his head, then O wonderful celebration God acts, splits the sea and the children of Israel pass at TBS. We will begin with through safely on dry land. God is inspired by Nachshon’s Shabbat Services and then join in a wonderful Hanukkah faith. God is moved by our belief in the possibility of hope. dinner. We will inaugurate a new exhibit at our museum No matter where we look in our contemporary world and welcome our new members to the shul. And finally, we there seems to be a malaise – a cynicism, a negativity. The will formally install Rabbi Paul Kerbel as our new Associate economy is not getting better as quickly or as dramatically Rabbi. It will be a wonderful evening of celebration and I as we think it should. Our political system seems hopelessly hope you will plan on joining us. broken – gridlock is the term most often used to describe Some time ago I gave a sermon on what I called, “the real Washington. The Middle East is in flames and the Arab miracle of Hanukkah.” My spring has turned into a cold and hopeless winter with little "The more traditional contention was that the hope for progress. School shootings and random acts of “real” Hanukkah miracle gun violence have become a regular part of our society and Jewish notion of was not that the oil, which there seems to be nothing we can do about it. All of these miracles is that we was only enough to last one realities of our contemporary world seem to highlight our act and God reacts. day – lasted for eight days, hopelessness and our helplessness. God responds to the but that the Maccabees lit But then comes Hanukkah. At the darkest time of the limitless ability of the menorah at all. Think year, we Jews kindle lights to bring brightness into the about it – they only had world. Hanukkah today like the original Hanukkah so long human optimism and enough oil for one day – it ago invites us to respond by taking one step in the right hope. God does not would take at least a week direction and leaving the rest to God. to produce a new supply – inspire us – we inspire so why bother to light the We at Temple Beth Sholom are dedicated to the proposition God." little bit that they had? Why that our synagogue does not represent a solution to all __ not just wait? of the world's problems but that it is a step in the right Rabbi Alan B. Lucas direction. We welcome new members, we celebrate the It was rather a useless creativity of our people in our museum, we celebrate a new gesture. They were confronted with two choices – wait a rabbi and teacher, we worship together and eat together week until they had renewed their supplies of consecrated and join together in the hope that once again our optimism oil – or light the supply they had – which would burn out will inspire God to bring a miracle in our day as well. after one day and then wait for a week in darkness for the new supplies to arrive. Given the choice wouldn’t the The choice is ours whether to be paralyzed by fear – or to sensible choice have been just to wait until they could do kindle one little light and enable the miracle to happen. it right? The miracle of Hanukkah is not that God was able to make Yet, they did not wait – and because they did not wait – we oil last for days beyond when it should – that is child’s play celebrate Hanukkah. But, it does kind of make you wonder for God. No the miracle of Hanukkah is that God created as to what was the real Hanukkah miracle? us, people who have the capacity to dream and to hope – to believe in each other and in God and to use the power The general notion we have about miracles is wrong. We of that belief to forge a better world. tend to see them as moments when we are passive and God is active and we just stand idly by as we witness the On Sunday evening December 6, we will once again light limitless power of God. The more traditional Jewish notion the first candle for our celebration of Hanukkah. On Friday of miracles is that we act and God reacts. God responds evening December 11 – the 6th night of Hanukah we to the limitless ability of human optimism and hope. God will join for an evening of celebration and welcome and does not inspire us – we inspire God. celebrate the possibility of miracles in a world that still needs them to happen. Think of the miracle of the Red Sea. Most of us imagine the people standing around waiting as God does all the hard Hanukkah is about bringing light into a dark world. We work. But the midrash describes a very different scene. In believe in a God who can do that. And God believes in us, the midrash - -at first the people are indeed just standing who expects us to do the same. For thousands of years we around with the sea before them and Pharaoh’s troops have drawn our inspiration from God. We need a miracle closing in fast. But then Nachshon ben Aminadav acts – he to make things better – God is waiting for us to respond!

Temple Beth Sholom 2 FROM THE DESK OF RABBI KERBEL By Rabbi Paul David Kerbel

“November is the Month to Show Gratitude”

t is just October 2. The games and the Macy’s Parade, amidst the noises of busy weather is still warm but kitchens and family games, let us reflect on the many Ithe mornings have begun blessings in our lives. Let us reflect on our family, nuclear to be a little cooler. Pumpkins and extended, our friends, synagogue and community. Let and costumes dot the markets and stores. The playoffs have us think about how fortunate we are to live in the United begun and college and professional football are in the first States of America and the power we have to help save and halves of their seasons. transform the world. By the time your receive this, it will be cooler, Christmas Let us think about what we can do to make a difference. decorations and displays will figure prominently and some To touch lives in need of support. To reach out a hand of of us will think back to the warm summer days and count the support, encouragement, friendship. To help conquer months until warm weather returns to New York. hunger and homelessness. To bring hope to those who One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. It is a teeter on the fringes of society. quintessentially Jewish holiday as the Pilgrims based A commentator once said, “one moment of thinking of Thanksgiving on the words of our our blessings will require an hour Torah as the early colonists thanked of thanking.” Let’s at least take a God for the summer harvest now "So on Thanksgiving week, few moments to think and thank, to concluded shadowing the words of amidst the sounds of football realize how blessed and fortunate our Torah as our ancestors celebrated games and the Macy’s Parade, we are to celebrate a holiday that Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot and amidst the noises of busy brings out the best of what it means offered thanks and sacrifices for each to be a Jew and an American. of the seasonal harvests. kitchens and family games, As we celebrate Hanukkah, may Thanksgiving brings to mind let us reflect on the many the light of the Hanukkah candles different customs for each of us. blessings in our lives. Let us inspire us to rededicate ourselves to Some families always travel to reflect on our family, nuclear our traditions, to the welfare of the other relatives. Some are always at and extended, our friends, Jewish people and to protect and home. Some celebrate with family defend the State of Israel. The role of and some with friends. Some treat synagogue and community..." the Jewish people is to bring light to Thanksgiving as a time to cruise or a world filled with evil and darkness. __ Rabbi Paul David Kerbel take a vacation on a Caribbean island Hanukkah is a symbol of tenacity and barely acknowledging the meaning perseverance, of the search to bring of the holiday. blessing and ‘be a blessing’ on behalf of our people. May One thing is clear though. Thanksgiving is a wonderful the lights of the Menorah be a symbol of all that is good opportunity to teach our children core values of life: gratitude, and true in our religion and people. And let us add an extra sharing and thankfulness. Our tradition encourages us to say prayer, as we light the candles for peace for Israel and our hamotzi at each meal because while we ‘made the meal’ the people everywhere. source of our meal, that the earth produces grains, fruits and vegetables for us to enjoy – is a gift from God. INDEX Almost all of our blessings come from God. The Rabbis of the Talmud feel very strongly that a Jew who eats and does not From the Rabbi's Desk page ...... 2 bless God and thank God is stealing because just as when a From the Desk of Rabbi Kerbel page ...... 3 person plagiarizes an essay as being his own and not sharing From the Desk of Cantor Barnoy page ...... 4 credit with the true source of his written words, so too our B'nai Mitzvah page ...... 5 rabbis view eating and enjoying the blessings of life the From the President's Desk page ...... 6-7 same way. Early Childhood Center page ...... 10 Religious School News page ...... 11 A writer once suggested: “We need Thanksgiving and Men's Club Corner page ...... 12 specifically Thanksgiving Day, because we need to give Sisterhood Scoop page ...... 13 thanks for all that we have received and for the blessings From MBS page ...... 16 that too often we take for granted.” Robert Louis Stevenson remarked, “The person who has forgotten to be thankful has Torah Fund page ...... 17 fallen asleep in the midst of life.” Calendars page...... 22-23 Donations pages ...... 25-27 So on Thanksgiving week, amidst the sounds of football Temple Family page ...... 35 Temple Beth Sholom 3 CANTOR'S NOTES

y daughter Jessica there. If all you know about current Israel is what you hear is spending this on the local media – bus bombings, knife stabbing attacks, M year studying and shootings, people run over by cars etc. then your natural volunteering in Israel. reaction is to be horrified. This is my answer to anyone Dare I say that the horrified reactions are totally misguided who asks what she’s up to and I have been amazed that I get and unfounded. Let me suggest two remedies: 1. Get some two immediate, opposing gut reactions to my statement: perspective, 2. Go to Israel and see for yourself. one is delight, the other is horror. For perspective, you don’t have to go far. Turn on your I understand both reactions. They are both the correct own TV or log on to the Internet and view your local or reaction, depending on whom they are coming from. national news. Do you see anything good? I suspect like To be delighted that my daughter is spending this year every day you will see stories of murder, rape, corruption, in Israel – well, that seems natural… What Jewish parent drunk driving, mass-shootings at universities and the list of wouldn’t be delighted that their child is spending a year horror goes on and on. This ought to give you perspective in our homeland, the place we have yearned for as a that we do not live in a safe country either. Stuff goes people for thousands of years and is finally ours, a on here that should frighten anyone to visit the place where they speak our ancestral language, "Israel is a country USA but alas people visit here because they the place where restaurants prepare all filled with beautiful have perspective. It is no different in Israel. our familiar foods and they are almost Israel is a country filled with beautiful people and beautiful sites. people and beautiful sites. Everywhere always kosher, the place where everyone Everywhere you go you will seems like family, the place where even you go you will encounter peace and encounter peace and harmony harmony – unless you happen to be the army is almost all Jewish, the place – unless you happen to be at where even though it is democratic, the at the wrong place, at the wrong time government is sworn to protect Jews first the wrong place, at the wrong when something goes wrong. Is it any above all others? time when something goes different in NYC?? Have you noticed wrong." walking around NYC that the police To be horrified that my daughter is spending have now set up watching towers to try this year in Israel – well, that seems natural… and thwart terrorist activities?? Have you __ Cantor Ofer Barnoy What Jewish parent wouldn’t be horrified to noticed that in most USA airports there are send their child to spend a year in a place where fully armed soldiers patrolling to protect you? they hear that rockets rain down and busses blow up How is that different than Israeli soldiers patrolling and knife-wielding crazies jump you on every corner and is the streets of Israel to protect its citizens and visitors? surrounded by neighboring nations bent on destroying and annihilating it? So my second remedy is GO TO ISRAEL!! Have perspective and go to Israel NOW!! It is YOUR homeland and there is no So, I do understand both of these reactions – and I am reason to be afraid. Nowhere in the world is there another beginning to see that there is a defining factor as to who country that will protect you as a Jew more than Israel will. will have each reaction. It is becoming clear that the It is YOUR HOME! And if you are still not ready to go by delightful reactions are coming from those who have been yourself, not to worry – join a temple trip, a UJA or JNF to Israel and the horrified reactions are coming from those mission and if you are under 26 years old you can even go who have not yet been there. for free as part of the Birthright trips. But don’t be afraid If you have been to Israel, you have seen for yourself and GO!!! that even in times of tension, most Israelis go about their Am Yisrael Chai!!!! business, perhaps with a bit more caution. They still go to work, frequent restaurants and bars, fill the shopping malls, attend weddings and other happy occasions, travel around to visit Israel’s beautiful and historic sites and do not fall prey to what the terrorists want. They do not lock themselves in and worry about what will happen if they leave the security of their home. If anything, they become more defiant and determined to live their lives as normal as possible so the terrorists do not win. If you have not been to Israel, then it is simple to see why you would be horrified by the idea of sending your child

Temple Beth Sholom 4 B'NAI MITZVAH

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Lucy Haworth Joshua Meisels Kyra Sorkin Ari Ostad Daughter of Son of Daughter of Son of Marci & Adam Edna Meisels & Stephanie & Jeffrey Alonna & Michael November 14 Steven Meisels November 14 November 21 November 14

Sara Wishinsky Ben wishinsky Noah Oralevich Daughter of Son of Son of Beth & William Beth & William Jill & David November 28 November 28 December 3

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Temple Beth Sholom 5 OUR EDUCATORS lead in many ways...

Temple Beth Sholom 6 FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK By Pearl Halegua דוגמה אישית Doogmah eesheet: as related to educators

n Ethics of Our Fathers, School counselors also have an impact on their students’ Hillel said, “Do not choices. The next story involves an example set by our I judge your fellow man congregant Antonie Samuels. Antonie had a student, until you have stood in his Maria, who was first generation American. Maria’s goal place.” was to be the first in the family to finish high school and As a young, new, middle school math teacher, I was taught then join the U.S. Navy. She wanted to wear a uniform, a very meaningful lesson. The first day on the job, my feeling this would gain her respect in her community. supervisor sat down with me to go over my schedule. He Seeing how hardworking and intelligent Maria was, said, one period a week he would be teaching one of my Antonie became intent on raising this student’s goals. She classes. I shared with him that I was very impressed that he encouraged Maria to go to SUNY Maritime, where every would spend the time to demo a lesson for me each week. student who graduates obtains a high paying job and, if He explained, this is for me, not for you. He felt that as they decide to join the service, they do so as an officer. an administrator, one could easily forget the challenges of Maria was very resistant to the idea but our guidance the classroom teacher: determining how long to make the counselor was persistent. In the end, Maria attended the lesson; sensing what students need repeated; preparing college, graduated as a civil engineer, and became a role tests; marking homework and on and on. He knew it model for her family and other Latino students in her high was important to remember what it was to be in the mix school. Maria set an example for her family and community because it becomes very easy to give orders to your staff and Antonie set an example of how those in education can from the ivory tower – or the math office – and lose touch impact lives. with the reality of a teacher’s day. Yasher koach to Dr. Rose Schecter and Mrs. Antonie Thank you, Mr. Soffer, for leading by personal example. Samuels for setting these examples and for taking the You inspired me to always remain a student throughout my time to share them. It is with gratitude and respect that career as a teacher. I always tried to take new courses not we look upon those educators who through instruction, only to keep up to date on the latest in middle school math encouragement, creativity, inspiration and motivation help trends but also to not forget the students’ perspective. influence our lives and shape society. Of course, a special acknowledgement also goes to all of the wonderful, I had asked all of you to share with me a time where either example-setting educators we have here at TBS: in our you set an example or you learned from someone else. nursery, our religious schools, and in our clergy. This month I am dedicating my article to educators who led by example. I am looking forward to sharing more personal examples from our congregants. I know there are many meaningful The first story involves a letter written to our congregant, occurrences every day. I thank you in advance for sharing. Dr. Rose Schecter. Rose is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing at Molloy College. Needless to say, not only does she teach curriculum but she also offers guidance to her students. She received a letter recently, which began, “This may come as a surprise to you, but you have impacted my life. All too often people here on earth go on day to day without acknowledgement from a single soul about how they touched another’s life. You have touched mine”. This young mom and wife was burning the candle at both ends between school and home. This was having a negative impact on her personal life. Rose shared with her that she herself came back to get her doctorate while raising her family; she pointed out how important family was and that she shouldn’t overload with course work. Rose explained how she personally managed to balance the demands of family and school. This young woman so beautifully thanked Rose for leading by personal example, Doogmah eesheet. The student is now completing her last semester in nursing and her family remains happily together.

Temple Beth Sholom 7 Temple Beth Sholom 8 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Our “WISH LIST.” AND STILL GROWING This year TBS has identified a 65STRONG “Wish List” to guide all of those who are inspired to donate financially!

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM HAS 1. New air conditioning unit (large) $75,000 A LONG, RICH HISTORY 2. New Sukkah in the Courtyard $50,000 OF SERVING THE JEWISH sponsored 3. Handicapped Accessible entrance on COMMUNITY OF ROSLYN. Roslyn Road $30,000 Since 1951, we have provided a wide tent, a 4. Lower Level Multi-purpose Room $25,000 nurturing spiritual home in which Jews are 5. Renovate Religious School Bathrooms (2) $25,000 each welcome in good times and in times of need. We are known for inspirational worship, 6. New air conditioning unit (small) $25,000 celebration of life cycle events, creative Jewish 7. Boardroom Furniture $20,000 education, exceptional clergy and leadership. 8. Carpet in Boardroom $8,000 We offer three outstanding religious schools, as 9. Special Needs Teacher (3) $8,000 each for 1 school year well as cutting edge adult education programs, 10. Youth Director $7,500 for 1 school year and unequaled family learning programs. 11. New Talasim (50) $2,000 sponsored TBS is a proud, generous, caring Jewish 12. Laptops (4) $1,000 each community. Members are frequently moved to 13. Friday Night Live Band $750 (per night) demonstrate their support of our goals, both 14. Printer (2) $450 each as volunteers and with financial donations. We 15. Paint Early Childhood Center $15,000 appreciate their gifts of time and money: they 16. EARLY Childhood Classroom Furniture are all gifts from the heart. $10,000 per class 17. A Spaceship For the Playground $20,000 For more information, please call Donna Bartolomeo, Executive Director at 516-621-2288 or Louis Naviasky, Thank you in advance Vice President of Finance and Fundraising, [email protected] for your generosity!

Temple Beth Sholom 9 BARNET & ANNETTE OSTROW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER By Helayne Cohen, Early Childhood Center Director

elebrating & celebrations So, as you can see, we have just so much going on here are two things we at the ECC. We are so proud to provide a spiritual, C really enjoy here educational environment for our youngest learners at the Early Childhood and their families too! Center! Whether Chag Sameach and best wishes for a happy we're parading around the building with and healthy 2016 from all of us to all of you. our flags for Simchat Torah, eating pizza in the hut and shaking our lulav and etrog for Sukkot or hearing the sound of the shofar for Rosh Hashana -- our children are immersed in our wonderful Jewish culture. This month, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with our classmates and teachers, we are also thinking about those less fortunate and our responsibility to help others. We'll be lining the hallway of the Early Childhood Center with food donations to benefit the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). The children bring their donations to school, count the items they bring in, categorize them and fulfill the mitzvot of Tikkun Olam, (repairing the world), Ma'achil r'-vim, (feeding the hungry) and G'milut chassadim (acts of loving kindness). We are so proud of our little ones as they learn

Preparing For Simchat Torah November Highlights Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day (No Classes) Thur-Fri, Nov. 12-20 Mitzvah Project – Food Drive Wednesday, Nov. 18 Parent/Teacher Conferences (No Classes for 3 & 4 Year Old’s) Thurs-Fri, Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving (No Classes) Tuesday, Dec. 8 Chanukah Hero Party - PM Parents Invited Wednesday, Dec. 9 ECC Chanukah Celebration - AM Parents Invited Thurs-Thurs, Dec. 24-31 Winter Recess (No Classes) Friday, Jan. 1 Winter Recess (No Classes) Playtime In The House Corner Monday, Jan. 4 Classes Resume

For inquiries about our school, call us at (516) 621-1171. about the importance of helping others and making a difference. And, please feel free to be a part of our food drive by leaving your donations in the collection bin outside the Early Childhood Center. Chanukah is another time for celebrating here at the Early Childhood Center. The children learn about the miracle of the oil that lasted much longer than expected and about being brave and courageous and standing up for what you believe in. We look forward to classroom parties with family members and, of course, our Chanukah Hero Party where children come to school in the evening dressed as their favorite hero. A fun night for all.

Temple Beth Sholom 10 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL By Sharon Solomon, Religious School Director

ands-on learning is of learning on Sunday, November 8th at Temple Beth a core value at TBS Sholom as we explore Torah, bringing spirituality into HReligious School. Many the classroom, as well as differentiated learning styles mitzvot/charity projects are and techniques. We are fortunate to bring a variety of lined up speakers including Slovie Jungreis- this month to inspire our students. Wolff, (as keynote speaker), who is Our Daled students will visit the a freelance writer, and relationships Jewish Children’s Museum in and parenting instructor. Brooklyn where they will explore our The Bet second grade year-long Jewish holiday traditions through celebration of Jewish books interactive exhibits and perform a begins on Sunday, November 15th. special chesed project. Throughout the year, Bet parents For Thanksgiving, many of our will be invited to read a book on a classes will be preparing meals Jewish topic and lead a class project for those less fortunate in our through the Parent Bet Connection. community. For the November The second in the series of Vav Mitzvah of the Month we will be Sixth Grade B’nei Mitzvah family collecting canned food. We hope programs takes place on Sunday, that each TBS family contributes November 22. This Mitzvah Fair will to this worthy cause as we provide inspire and expose our Vav students support to the various food banks to different kinds of mitzvah and men’s/women’s shelters on projects. This fair is open to any Long Island. Our fifth grade Hay students looking to explore mitzvah students will visit the Mid Island Y projects. Many new vendors are JCC Food Pantry and experience expected this year. firsthand how they can make a difference and help others. Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving & wonderful chodesh Our entire staff will be joining with (month). LITE (Long Island Temple Educators) for a Yom Iyun professional day Sharon PTA Co-President Lisa Berger with son Mitchell and Nathaniel Rubin

TBS Religious School students enjoyed singing in the Sukkah PTA Co-President Debbie Dubowsky, sons Shaun & Evan with Cantor Judy.

Temple Beth Sholom 11 MEN’S CLUB CORNER By Michael Mand, President

s far as Men’s Club is concerned, 5776 is in full assume that that went as well as the movie screening. swing despite our late start due to the holidays. Our first Paid-up Members’ Dinner will be held on A (Did anyone else notice that the holidays all Thursday, November 12, followed by the very popular fell on work days this year? Not one day fell on what Texas Hold-em competition. Perhaps someone can would normally have been considered a day off – all explain to me why, with all the different variations on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.) Our planning the basic poker game available, Hold-em is the one that meeting was held on Wednesday, September 30, and, has caught on. although nothing definitive was added to our already busy schedule, some excellent ideas were suggested December promises to be a very busy month. Men’s and discussed. (I’ve learned over the years that not Club, Temple Judea and The JCC will be co-sponsoring being definitive is a Men’s Club tradition – but that’s a book talk and concert with Steve Katz, best known what makes our meetings so much fun!) as an original member of The Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears. The event will take place at The JCC on I’d like to discuss one idea in particular. Over the years, Tuesday evening, December 1. Tickets are only $20.00. Men’s Club has participated in The World Wide Wrap, I’m hoping that, with my background in music and which this year, is to be held on Sunday, February 7, my familiarity with his work, I am asked to make the 2016. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the introductions that night. We’ll see. In the meantime, event, The World Wide Wrap is a signature event of contact me if you are interested in attending. The Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs that focuses on the mitzvah of putting on tefillin. On that day members Our next membership meeting is scheduled for of many Men’s Clubs all over the country demonstrate Thursday, December 3. We invite anyone interested in the ritual of “wrapping” and instruct others, mostly getting involved or anyone with a good idea for Men’s school children, on how to “wrap” and to understand Club to attend and participate. This will be followed and appreciate the experience. It’s a beautiful teach closely by Comedy Night on Saturday, December 5, and and learn session that serves to bind one generation two events on Sunday, December 6 – our annual Blood to another and helps our young people connect with Drive and the Latke Preparation for the Chanukah one of our life-long traditions. The World Wide Wrap Assembly. continues to be a very rewarding activity for Men’s Club As you can see, we try to get out of the house and keep members. ourselves busy with the understanding that you cannot In the same tradition of teach and learn, it was win if you do not play. Come join us; you won’t regret suggested that Men’s Club could be instrumental in it. developing new lay leaders for our daily minyan. It Open has not escaped attendees that the services are almost to always led by one of only a handful of experienced Publicthe “regulars” who are comfortable at the bima. But davening is a fulfilling and rewarding experience that ♦ the ♦ should be shared by many, not just a few. I can think of no more important function of The TBS Men’s Club than ♥ ♥ to help teach anybody who is interested in learning, Men’s Club how to lead our daily service. If you are interested in ♠ invites you to our ♣ teaching or learning please contact me through the main office, or any other way you can. Let’s see if we TEXAS HOLD’EM can make this work. As of this writing one scheduled event has already TOURNAMENT passed, and was it ever successful! The screening of ‘Above and Beyond’ was attended by about 100 people – remarkable, considering the competition for our Thursday, November 12 attention that evening. The Mets were playing The Los 7:00 PM ♦ Light Dinner Angeles Dodgers in the deciding game of their series (Free, available ONLY to Men’s Club members to determine who was going on to the next round. enrolled in the tournament) The movie was great and we all got home by the ♦ fifth inning. Our next event was the trip to the Great 7:30 PM Tournament Starts South Bay Brewery on Sunday, October 25 for a tour Open to all TBS members and the entire community and watching The Jets against The Patriots. I can only

Temple Beth Sholom 12 SISTERHOOD SCOOP By Cindy Feldman, President

Back to the Future at TBS: Who Knew? Dedicated to our First Sisterhood Presidents, Sylvia Jalonack, Z”l & Maybel London, Z”l

ur kick-off event, celebrating the Temple’s 65- “Scotch Club” was the choir under the direction of Cantor year legacy at the "little Kula. The entire choir (including O synagogue on the hill," Ellen’s pint-size mom) would knock took place on Thursday, October a few back before every Shabbat 1st. More than 80 people morning service and sing with came to hear the endearing uninhibited joy. stories told by our founders and After Yom Kippur services Sylvia second generation members and Irwin Grossman served who attended the Sisterhood & whiskey sours out of the back of Men’s Club Program presented their station wagon--the original by Judy Goldberg and Deborah “tailgate party” was in our parking Brosowsky. lot! The video documentary of our If you are at all curious, then feel free founding members sparked a to go to our Sisterhood Facebook vibrant dialogue and exchange of Second generation members, left to right: Susie Ben-Moshe, Ellen Fingerman, Janet Eder, Barbara page or to the TBS photo gallery stories that lit up the room and Goldstein, Deborah Brosowsky, Dennis of events to view the many the souls of all who attended. & Judith Drazin photographs from that electric Deborah Brosowsky and yours evening. truly dressed for the event, The year of classes and as the women did in the early programming is underway! You years, being sure to wear a are invited to sign up as soon as suit and white gloves; Deborah possible—the Adult Learning even darned an authentic 1950s Brochure can be downloaded from chapeau to honor the women the TBS website. There are lots to who would attend Sisterhood choose from, including Yoga, Basic meetings in their finest fashions. Hebrew, Advanced Trope, Bible The synagogue was a tight knit Class, Tallit Making, Book Clubs, community of families looking Current Events, Social Justice, and for the “good life” on Long Island, Rosh Chodesh. It’s never too late to with the help of their GI Bills. learn with us! The land was purchased for a Left: Helen Frank, Right: Gert Sobolow If you missed The Great Big Challah song ($31,000), and construction Bake, on October 22nd, then you began in 1951 after a small group can still enjoy the beauty of Shabbat broke away from Temple Sinai, having and support Sisterhood by sending in made the decision to be a Conservative your check for our 28-week Challah Congregation. Subscription, beginning at the end of TBS was not always an egalitarian October. synagogue. There are some who say that Hope to see you at Sisterhood’s the first woman to read from Torah in our Fall Dinner and Fashion Forward Sanctuary did so under the leadership of Showcase scheduled for Thursday, Rabbi Lucas who arrived at TBS in 1994. November 19th. We will feature Toda Raba from all of us at Sisterhood, dresses, suits, and gowns donated by Rabbi Lucas! our community to be distributed by The evening’s dialogue uncovered many Beautiful Memories Gemach of NHP gold nuggets of our rich history. to women living in shelters. Please Did you know that Bernice Cohen was DONATE DRESSES & SUITS NOW so the first woman to carry the Torah on these women can join the workforce Simchat Torah? Bernice reluctantly led and provide a better life for their the procession under the direct order of children. Rabbi “Stern-stein” who strongly urged Be sure to join us for our Chanukah her to “take hold of Torah” in her capacity Ellen Fingerman displaying the choir Party on Monday, December 7th for as President. gown her mother wore. lots of latkes and a special program of According to Ellen Fingerman, the original miracles. Hope to see you there! Cindy

Temple Beth Sholom 13 Thank you to the following generous members who have contributed to the our Joshua Society:

Rebecca and Michael Altman Susan and Jon Held Sophia & Ross Auerbach Marilyn and Patrick Jacques Susan & Lewis Bartell Lisa and Richard Levine Ellen & Bruce Belsky Amy & Marc Magid Sanford Berger Jill and Louis Naviasky Carolyn & Michael Beyer Batsheva & Ronald Ostrow Lauren & Phillip Beyer Sharon & Rubin Pikus Lori & Stephen Beyer Marilyn & Barry Rubenstein Sherri and Drew Caplin Rebecca and Morty Schaja Ester & Allan Causanschi Lisa and Jim Schlesinger Arlyne and Warren Choset z'l Rachel and Michael Schor Debbie and Jay Dubowsky Sandra and Steve Seltzer Arlene and Daniel Fisher Sara & Avi Stein Carol and Ira Fishman Ellen and Paul Walk Judith Goldberg Shoshanna Wingate Cindy and Adam Gross Dorine and Robert Wulwick Josh Halegua Laurie & Arthur Zagelbaum Pearl and Nathan Halegua Susan and Alan Zelman

THE HERBERT TARR INSTITUTE Visit the Judaica Shoppe by Appointment America’s best-loved therapist, Dr. Ruth, Please contact: will share private stories from her past and present, and her insights into living life to Cindy Katz at [email protected] or 516-697-3717 the fullest at any age at The Herbert Tarr Or Amy Magid at [email protected] or 516-625-4558 North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education, Temple Beth Sholom, Monday, November 2, 2015. Meet and Greet 7 PM, Lecture 7:30 PM. Come meet this Jewish woman of spirit and enjoy a most stimulating evening! Temple Beth Sholom Blood Drive Sunday, December 6, 2015 Please visit our website at www.herberttarr. org to view course descriptions and to print out course registration. Register for this year's courses in Jewish Studies on Monday nights, November 9, 16 and 23, 2015 by mailing registration form to Herbert Tarr North Shore Institute c/o Temple Beth Sholom 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 with your check for $36 or in person on November 2. All participants will receive a voucher for one pint of BENS DELI'S chicken soup.

Temple Beth Sholom 14 VP Programming By Steven Goldenberg

he kickoff event for our 65th Anniversary year other) sodas. Immediately following the movie, there was held on October 1, at which time a movie will be a Q&A with the movie’s director, Erik Greenberg T that detailed our origins was shown, with Anjou, and Jay Parker, with assorted rugelach and congregants reminiscing about our beginnings and cookies. Cost=$50/person, with payment received how TBS has evolved since then. Special thanks to Judy by 11/13; $60/person after that. (No phone or e-mail Goldberg and Debborah Brosowsky for co-chairing the reservations will be honored in lieu of timely payment, event. as an accurate head count must be provided!) Many other events are in the planning stages, with Although under the auspices of Men’s Club, I wanted to members of all ages becoming involved with this year- remind you that Comedy Night will be held on Saturday, long celebration. For those of you who would have liked December 5 at 8 PM. Doors open at 7 PM. Bring Your to see the “Founders movie,” there will undoubtedly be Own Kosher Bottle! Cost=$25/person if paid by 12/4; another screening in the spring. The year culminates $30 on the day of the event. with the not-to-be-missed Gala on Sunday, May 22, During the Festival of Lights, Friday, December 11 will during which we acknowledge our remarkable 65 year be an extra special evening at TBS. Rabbi Paul Kerbel history, and also celebrate with Rabbi Lucas, who has will be formally installed and new TBS members will led this congregation since 1994, and will be celebrating be welcomed. Bat-Sheva Slavin will be opening her his own milestone birthday. "Light" museum exhibit. A special Chanukah dinner The next big programming event will be on Sunday, will be available, with programming for the children. November 15, beginning at 4:30 PM. The movie And following Rabbi Kerbel's installation, there will “Deliman” will be screened. From 4:30-5:30 PM, there be a dessert collation. It will be a festive, meaningful will be an all-you-can-eat Kosher deli dinner with meats evening for all with so many things to celebrate in one (including 21-day dry cured corned beef, slow smoked fine evening. More details to follow. signature pastrami, braised brisket of beef, beef tongue, And please reserve Saturday, January 30 for Club TBS prime roast beef, tongue, Empire slow roasted turkey, Disco Night. Odellia Fischer and Jocelyn Wasserman are salami, and bologna) sliced to order by Jay Parker, this year’s co-chairs for the event. A fantastic time will owner of Ben’s Best in Rego Park, Country Estates be had by all! resident, and one of the movie’s producers, who also is prominently featured in the movie. Accompaniments Looking forward to a great slate of events this autumn will include creamy cole slaw, old style potato salad, and throughout the secular New Year! beet salad, pickle barrel, and of course, Dr. Brown’s (and

Temple Beth Sholom 15 FROM MBS By Rabbi Sean Jensen and Rabbi Paul David Kerbel Co-MBS Directors

Dates for November and December: Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 PM November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21

Machon Beth Sholom is off to a great start with over 60 students and parents attending our kick-off meeting. Join Rabbi Lucas, Rabbi Kerbel and Rabbi Jensen each Monday evening as we create meaningful Jewish learning experiences for our high school students.

Rabbi Kerbel visited Congressman Steve Israel at his Melville Office to meet him personally for the first time and to discuss the Arab/Israeli conflct.

Temple Beth Sholom 16 Torah Fund Commemorate an occasion or send condolences and help educate Rabbis, Cantors and Educators College Youth at Conservative-movement seminaries. Contact Lisa Schlesinger at 621-6629 or at [email protected] for certificates ($18 each) and cards. Do you have a child or grandchild in College? Do you want to keep them connected to Temple Beth Sholom?

For only $45.00 per student on your list, Sisterhood will send a package of holiday goodies 3 times a year, Chanukah, Purim and Pesach. Just let us know names & addresses.

Any questions, please contact: Sheila Barth at [email protected] or Phyllis Goldenberg at [email protected]

Temple Beth Sholom 17 KOL NIDRE APPPEAL

Parviz Abdekalimi David & Cindy Feldman Evan & Loren Abraham Richard & Mindi Feldman Gary & Rita Ackerman Barton & Ellen Fingerman Philip & Marjorie Adler Andrew Finkelstein & Linda Lebovitz Steven & Barbara Allen Daniel & Arlene Fisher Lance & Romina Alstodt Jeffrey Fisher Kaykhosrow & Sarah Alvandi Marc & Lisa Fishman Joan Baraf Dennis & Kim Floam Mansour & Diana Baradarian Joe & Jennifer Fox Leatrice Baron Helen Frank William & Anita Baron Barry & Bella Freedberg Sheila Barth Burton & Priscilla Friedman David & Reina Basner Mark & Cheryl Friedman Stuart Bass Norton Furman Nadine Belkin Stephen Gans Nathaniel & Golda Berlin Sandra Geller Martin Bernard Sanford & Eva Gerber Anita Better Dvir & Laura Gilady Robert & Carolyn Bichoupan Ronnen & Ronit Gilady David & Andrea Blattman David & Doris Gladstone Linda Borsykowsky Harry & Rochelle Glick Jared & Tara Brandoff Mark & Mary Glick Samuel & Sandra Brenner Judith Goldberg Fred & Deborah Brosowsky Arnold & Thelma Goldstein Stuart & Susan Brown Billy Goldstein Joseph & Suzan Bruck Denise Gold John & Carolyn Canova Howard & Barbara Goldstein Lois Carus Ira & Debbie Goldberg Barry & Stacy Carus James & Karen Goldstick Mark & Harriet Chertok Mark & Jeanne Goldman Jane Cohen Steven Goldenberg & Phyllis Fried Goldenberg Jeffrey & Sara Cohen Steven & Mindy Golodny Brian Cooperman & Janet Faber Cooperman Harold & Carrie Gordon Noel & Pamela Cott Bernard & Norma Grill Stephen & Jacqueline Covey Adam & Cindy Gross Donald & Nadine Dashefsky Sara Hack Jill Dee Lawrence & Ginger Hahn Scott & Marla Defrin Aaron Halegua William & Carol Denberg Joshua Halegua Joshua & Ellen Dicker Jonathon & Susan Held Darwin & Fay Dornbush Robert & Louise Hersh Jerold & Jane Dornbush Marilyn Hoch Jess & Eva Drabkin Stephen & Wendy Hoffman Dennis & Judith Draizin Jeffrey & Karen Horwitz Leonard Dreyfuss & Laura Schneid Martin & Frances Ilivicky Jay & Debbie Dubowsky Adele Jacobs Robert & Marisa Edelman Howard & Arlene Jacobs Marc & R. Beth Eichenholtz Richard & Gerry Jacobson Robert & Melissa Eisbruck Michael Jaffe & Kim Rogoff Jerome & Martha Eisenberg Ted & Sara Kallif Barry & Lynn Feder Robert & Amy Kane Fred & Zipora Fefer Steven & Lori Kantorowitz Lawrence & Janet Feinstein Alan & Barbara Kaplan Paul & Carla Feinstein Ronni Kaplan

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Marjorie Kasner Ryan & Jillian Per Ronald & Cynthia Katz Nathan & Shirley Peters Seymour & Arlene Katz Tobias & Ellen Pieniek Sima Katz Josh & Ellen Pollack Steven G. Katz Murray & Claire Pressman John & Glenda Kaufman Robert Preston Rhoda Kaufman Burton & Helen Putterman Martin & Anita Kay Howard & Mara Rachlin Paul & Melissa Kerbel Allen & Ellen Relkin Yale & Rikki Kessler Rimon Reshef Lewis & Nadine Kesten Morton & Eleanor Roberts Barak Klein Jeffrey & Christine Roberts Arnon & Beth Klein Shirlee Roberts Sherry Klein Harvey & Phyllis Rogoff Steven & Daniela Klein Alan Rosenwasser Leonard & Edith Kliegman Holly Rosenthal Steven & Mindy Kober Jeffrey & Lisa Rosen Steven & Barbara Kohl Harriet Rosen Todd & Donna Korren Randi Rosenthal Michael & Ellen Kotin Leonard & Wendy Rosmarin Jack Krampf Paul & Tina Rotstein Glenn Krebs Micha & Jennifer Rozenbaum Michael Krolick Brian & Dara Rubenstein Martin & Rita Kroll Melvyn & Lea Ruskin David & Jodi Krueger Howard & Jacqueline Sacher Leonard & Helene Landesberg Brad & Jane Saltzman Martin & Rosalyn Landsman David & Julie Samber Susan Burman & Connie Lazarus Stephen & Jill Saravay Dan Mallin & Renee Lefland Gerald & Nancy Schattner Marvin & Charlotte Levine Morty & Rebecca Schaja Richard & Lisa Levine Alan & Rose Schecter David & Rita Levy James & Lisa Schlesinger Robert & Eleanor Liebmann Kalman & Susan Schmidt Wayne Lieberman & Maria Lopez Glenn & Frances Schor Norman & Joan Lisogorsky Michael & Rachel Schor Paul & Susanne Liswood David & Barbara Schwartz Alan & Amy Littman Joseph & Marlene Schwadron Robert & Phyllis Lovett Lydia Seggev Stephen & Dedee Lovell Stephen & Sandra Seltzer Robert & Pamela Lustrin David & Robin Seyburn Jeffrey & Karen Mallin Sheldon & Debra Shalom Galina Marder Eric & Donna Sheidlower Michael & Paula Margulis Joel & Carol Sheinbaum Pauline Mattana Scott & Wendy Siegel Lewis & Natalie Meirowitz Mark & Stacey Silverman Jay & Robin Merker Avi & Shirin Simkhai Hooshang & Fleur Monsef Barry & Robin Simonson Martin Moskowitz & Marci Ostroff Joel & Sheila Simon Michael & Linda Moskowitz Gregg & Wendy Sincoff Herman & Blanche Navon Larry & Paige Sirota David & Sandi Nussbaum Peter & Joyce Sklar David H. Oestreich Scott & Susan Spinner Victor & Gail Pasternack Stacey Spitalnick Jeffrey & Elaine Perry Harry Staszewski & Sherrie Levine

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Kenneth & Louise Sussman Kenneth & Mimi Weitz Steven Swersky Jack & Phyllis Wertenteil Linda Taub Stuart & Laurie Wilkins Robert Wagner & Shari Lusskin Robert & Dorine Wulwick Samuel & Paulette Waiser Marvin & Suzanne Yarnell Paul & Ellen Walk Joseph & Susan Zacherman Martin & Rose Warshawsky Edward Zarabi David & Julie Wasserman Mansour & Mahvash Zarabi Jared & Jocelyn Wasserman Steven & Roberta Zeldis Aaron & Judith Weingarten Itzchak & Debora Zivari Joshua & Staci Weiner Leonard & Selma Zoref Greta Weinberg Adam & Debbie Zucker Jonah & Dena Weiner Alice Zwillenberg Stuart & Ceci Weiner

Temple Beth Sholom 20 Join us for a night full of laughter Three Professional Comedians! A gazillion laughs!!! A fun evening with friends and snacks. What could be better?

Joe DeVito Robyn Schall A regular at New York’s Named one of CBS.com’s “Top 5 Gotham Comedy Club. standout comics in NY,” in addition Most recently seen on “The to having her own monthly show at Tom McTiernan Late Late Show with Craig Caroline’s on Broadway. As seen on Comedy Ferguson.” Central’s “Stand Up, Stand Up” and NBC’s “Friday Night.”

$25 per person (paid by 12/4) $30 on the day of event BYOKB: Bring Your Own Kosher Bottle

Temple Beth Sholom 21 7 21 28 14 S Bar Mitzvah Joshua Freifeld Bar Mitzvah Rubinstein Brooke Mitzvah Bat Service Mishpacha Family Bar Mitzvah Joshua Meisels Bar Mitzvah Lucy Haworth Mitzvah Bat Mini Minyan Sorkin of Kyra Mitzvah Bat Ari Ostad Bar Mitzvah & Michael Lisogorsky Jessica Manen Aufruf Van Mini Minyan Service Mishpacha Family B'nai Mitzvah Sarah & Benjamin Sarah B'nai Mitzvah Wishinsky 6 13 27 20 F Shabbat Family Study Family Shabbat 5 19 26 12 Cheshvan/Kislev 5776 חשון / כסלו תשע״ו T Sisterhood Fall Dinner Fall Sisterhood on of Educati Board Torah Trope Class Trope Torah Up Men's Club Paid Dinner Membership ce with Justi Walking llan Class Tefi Vav Night Poker Rabbinic Lecture Sisterhood Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving 4 11 25 18 W Community Luncheon me Book Dayti Sisterhood Discussion 3 10 24 17 T Bridge Bridge Lunch & Learn Chodesh Rosh Sisterhood ve Board Executi Bridge Bridge Driving Defensive JTS Bridge Bridge ve Board Executi JTS ng onal Meeti Congregati Basic Hebrew Step by Step 2 9 30 23 16 M Bridge Bridge MBS Herbert Tarr Bridge Herbert Tarr Yoga Bridge Herbert Tarr Bridge Herbert Tarr Bridge Herbert Tarr 1 8 29 15 22 S november 2015 november No Religious School No Religious on Connecti Bet Parent

Temple Beth Sholom 22 5 19 26 12 S Bar Mitzvah Ethan Gatt o Gatt Ethan Bar Mitzvah Study Family Shabbat Mishpacha Minyan Mini Minyan Comedy Night Jasmine Samadi Mitzvah Bat Service Mishpacha Family Bar Mitzvah Adam Kamberg Bar Mitzvah Mini Minyan Rosen Kaylie Mitzvah Bat 4 11 25 18 F Dinner on of Installati Kerbel D. Rabbi Paul Member Welcome New Museum Opening 3 17 24 31 10 Kislev/Tevet 5776 כסלו / טבת תשע״ו T Bar Mitzvah Noah Oralevich Bar Mitzvah JTS author Sisterhood JTS of Ed Board ce with Justi Walking 9 2 23 16 30 W Men's Club Meeti ng Men's Club Meeti Sisterhood Dayti me Book Dayti Sisterhood Discussion Current Events/Discussion Events/Discussion Current Group Community Luncheon 1 8 22 29 15 T Bridge Step by Step Basic Hebrew Step by Step Bridge Bridge Lunch & Learn Sisterhood ve Board Executi of Trustees Board Bridge Bridge ve Board Executi Basic Hebrew Step by Step 7 28 21 14 M Bridge Yoga Yoga ee Committ airs Aff Religious Book Evening Sisterhood Discussion Bridge Bridge ve Board Executi Sisterhood Yoga Board Sisterhood 6 27 13 20 S December 2015 Bet & Gimel Museum Trip Bet Blood Drive School Chanukah Religious on Celebrati

Temple Beth Sholom 23 In the beginning by Rabbi Ario Hyams ( TBS Rabbi -Nov. 1952-1970)

Early Jewish Community in Roslyn

he earliest reported Jewish settler was a man Mr. Nathan Zeifman, antique dealer: We were one by the name of Abromowitz who died before of the first three Jewish families. We were treated T 1912. After spending time peddling in the area, with fine respect. Since my folks were very orthodox he had a fruit and vegetable store; At that time there our home was always the stopping point for all pack were also: Abe & Sarah Rothenberg, hardware store; peddlers. Mother would feed them at about 35c Sam Altman, liquor store; the Steinberg and Brightman for food and lodging and even put their horses up if families; and Nathan Jacobs (father of Ray Jacobs, the they were rich enough to have one. Alas, if the bums photographer). He peddled fruit in the first decade molested the pack peddlers, which often happened, of the 20th century. Harry Raymon bought the Simon the bums learned to leave them alone! Dry Goods store at 1392 Northern Blvd. in 1912. One During the High Holidays we had services in our house of his daughters married Julius Goldstein, builder, and and since there not enough males to form a minyan another, Bea, married Bill Bernstein (Goldstein and the few families that lived in Roslyn would call upon my Bernstein families charter members of TBS). Nathan father to get a rabbi. They would all pay the cost about Zeifman first had a small farm in the Village and then $25. Mother and Father would also bring out their folks became an antique dealer. Julius Solomon replaced to make up the minyan. My father and Mr. J. Katz always Sol Wagman as the tailor in the Village. In 1916, Saul took care of all who needed help such as with sickness Kwart (charter member TBS), who had come from one and with cemetery needs. of the early Jewish colonies of Palestine, herded cattle in upstate New York and was brought to Roslyn by the Next month in the TBS Chronicles…The formation of Clarence McKay Estate to herd 100 cows. Before the the Roslyn Jewish Community Center year was out, Mr. Kwart established a general store in the Village (member TBS).

Upcoming Events at JTS

November 18, 2015 - The Gerson D. Cohen Memorial Lecture: “The State of Israel: Messianism Without a Messiah?” What has the messianic idea meant for Jews through the ages — and in modern Israel? What role does it play in contemporary Israeli politics on both the right and left? What are the dramatic and even revolutionary implications of messianic thinking in shaping the future and fate of the Jewish state? Admission by ticket only. Speakers: Dr. Hillel Ben Sasson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Israel Studies, JTS Dr. Benjamin Gampel, Dina and Eli Field Family Chair in Jewish History, JTS

December 1, 2015 – JTS Presents: Jazz – The Power of Transformation, featuring The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble with Mark Sherman Admission by ticket only.

December 8, 2015 - The Jack and Lewis Rudin Lecture: “Disabilities, Inclusion, and Jewish Education” How does the Jewish community help individuals with a range of disabilities participate meaningfully in Jewish education and Jewish life? Our experts will discuss key innovations and challenges in the field as they apply to both formal and informal Jewish education, and will explore what programs, services, and opportunities are still missing. Free admission with required reservation. Moderator: Dr. Abigail Uhrman, Assistant Professor of Jewish Education, JTS

All events take place at JTS (3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027) at 7:30 pm on the days listed. To register and reserve a ticket, please visit www.jtsa.edu/Fall2015. If you have any additional questions,contact Lucy Posner at (212) 678-8865 or [email protected].

Temple Beth Sholom 24 DONATIONS (from 9/18/15 through 10/19/15)

RABBI’S FUND In memory of Marilyn Gershman In memory of Alan Friedlander Fran & Michael Lipper Elaine & Marvin Friedlander In honor of the birth of Lori & Steve Beyer and Sara In honor of Rabbi Lucas & Jeff Winik’s grandson Gregory Beth & Norman Fried Evelyn & Jerry Gorski Wishing Rabbi Lucas a speedy recovery In honor of the birth of Robin & Barry Simonson’s Nina & Art Purvin grandson Elias Beatrice & David Luft Evelyn & Jerry Gorski Lucy Haber In honor of Rabbi Lucas In memory of David Fried Sharon & Steven Schwartz Norman Fried In memory of Joan Friedlander In honor of Wende Jager-Hyman & Arnold Hyman Elaine & Marvin Friedlander on the marriage of their son Jonathan Jager-Hyman In loving memory of Gienia Tabak Melnik to Lauren Dunn Eva & Sanford Gerber & Family Pearl & Nathan Halegua In memory of Marshall Katzin In honor of the birth of Deborah & Fred Rebecca & Michael Altman Brosowsky’s grandson, Morris Issac In memory of Touran Mizrahi Rosalyn & Marty Landsman Rebecca & Michael Altman In honor of the birth of Sherry & Jack Hirsch’s In honor of Brandon Danialian’s Bar Mitzvah grandson, Joshua Adam Rebecca & Michael Altman Rosalyn & Marty Landsman In honor of Noah Rosenthal’s Bar Mitzvah Ellen & Paul Walk Rebecca & Michael Altman In honor of Rabbi Alan & Edy Lucas, our amazing In honor of Seth Kessler's Bar Mitzvah TBS Israel trip, and Rabbi’s successful recovery and Rebecca & Michael Altman return to TBS In honor of Brian Khanzadeh's Bar Mitzvah Pamela, Mark, Zachary & Joshua Gold Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Ruth & Michael Gold In honor of Shervin Ebrahimian's Bar Mitzvah Pamela, Mark, Zachary & Joshua Gold Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Viola Rosenberg In honor of Jacob Stein's Bar Mitzvah Cheryl & Mark Friedman Rebecca & Michael Altman In honor of Steve Seltzer- Hatan Torah In honor of Jacob Kashetsky's Bar Mitzvah Larry Atlas Rebecca & Michael Altman Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of Jake Stoller's Bar Mitzvah In honor of Shoshanna Wingate- Kallat Bereshit Rebecca & Michael Altman Larry Atlas In honor of Eytan Gilady's Bar Mitzvah In honor of Moshe Haim Ostad- Hatan Maftir Rebecca & Michael Altman Larry Atlas In honor of Joan & Lenny Weinberg’s In honor of the the Bar Mitzvah of Brandon grandaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Danialian Priscilla & Burton Friedman Ellen & Paul Walk In memory of Ruth Blumenthal Sondheimer In honor of Robin & Barry Simonson on the birth of Daniela & Steven Klein their grandson In honor of Mildred Gladstone Ellen & Paul Walk Doris & David Gladstone In memory of Terry Roberts ALBERT B. COHEN ENDOWMENT FUND Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of Dr. Jack & Penny Roth’s daughter’s In honor of the Karten Family for their contribution upcoming wedding to the Sukkah Fund Jill & Louis Naviasky The Walk Family In honor of Moshe Ostad- Hatan Maftir In memory of Sheldon Langer Pearl & Nathan Halegua Fran & Michael Lipper In honor of Shoshanna Wingate- Kallat Bereshit In memory of Viola Rosenberg Pearl & Nathan Halegua Murial & Gordon Levy In honor of Steve Seltzer- Hatan Torah In memory of Gloria Burton Pearl & Nathan Halegua Eva & Sanford Gerber

Temple Beth Sholom 25 DONATIONS

In memory of Estelle & Tobias Shapiro In memory of Monroe Pester Eunice & Jay Shapiro Heidi & Steven Miller & Family In memory of Viola Rosenberg TED GEFFNER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Your Friends In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Mahvash & In honor of Steve Seltzer being honored on Simchat Mansour’s grandson Brandon Torah Helene & Scott Lurie Mahvash & Mansour Zarabi YAHRZEIT DONATIONS In memory of Monroe Pester In memory of Kenneth Sussman Amy & Marc Magid Ken & Louis Sussman SIDNEY & RUTH KAHAN CHESED FUND In memory of Fay Alstodt In memory of Touran Mizrahi Melody & Harvey Alstodt Pearl & Nathan Halegua In memory of David Gruber In honor of the Chesed Committee Danna Truglio Marilyn & Joseph Greensher In memory of Joseph Schneider ARTHUR GOLDBERG SOCIAL ACTION & CULTURAL Sondra & Sol Kleinman ARTS PROGRAM FUND In memory of Jerome Orkin In honor of Jeanne Goldman’s blowing the Shofar Carolyn Canova Judy Goldberg In memory of Rose Landau In memory of Frida Rosenberg Frances & Martin Ilivicky Lillian Litvack In memory of Maurice Spiegel In memory of Rose Graber Ellie Roberts Evelyn Stein In memory of Sarah Schwadron In honor of Brook Defrin’s Bat Mitzvah Joe Schwadron Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of George Hackel In honor of Oliver Topel’s Bar Mitzvah Helene & David, Benjamin, Dina & Deborah Abiri Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Robert Luft In honor of Emme Fliegler’s Bat Mitzvah Bea & David Luft Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Rose Seltz MALKA’S FUND FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING Judith Seltz General Donation In memory of Harold Stein Helayne & Jerry Cohen Barbara Kaplan HAROLD KALB PRAYERBOOK FUND In memory of Margalit Perahia, daughter of Rabbi In memory of Charles Friesner Yosef Cohen & Diamante Cohen-Alvo Charlotte Levine Naomi Kagan LISA & JIM SCHLESINGER CAMP RAMAH FUND In memory of Bertold Reznik In memory of my dear father, Morris Beckman Anna Reznik & children Rene Kelbick In memory of Jay Gottlieb MEL HOFFMAN TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND Kim & Dennis Floam In honor of Dr. Moshe & Maloos Ostad In memory of Al Schreiber Anita & Stanley Strelisker Michael Schreiber MILTON HOROWITZ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In memory of Jacob Beyer In honor of Jacob Stein & Family Pearl Beyer Carin & Josh Silverman In memory of Jan Ellen Beyer MBS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Pearl Beyer In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Emily Moore In memory of Elizabeth Forley Phyllis & Steve Goldenberg Erwin Forley ZELMAN COLLEGE TEXTBOOK FUND In memory of Morris Staszewski In honor of the birth of Susan & Alan Zelman’s Harry Staszewski grandson, Zane In memory of Hyman Karmin Evelyn & Jerry Gorski Roslyn Karmin GENERAL DONATION In memory of Seymour Pollack In memory of Viola Rosenberg Selma Pollack Marci & Mark Kamberg

Temple Beth Sholom 26 DONATIONS

Donation Special Funds (Optional) Minimum Donation $18 Anita Better Albert B. Cohen Endowment Fund The Marcus Family The Wingate USY Scholarship Fund Jack Schnell Lisa & Jim Schlesinger - Camp Ramah Mildred & Jacob Sosne Malka’s Fund for Lifelong Learning Bette & Phil Howard The Arthur Goldberg Social Action And Cultural Arts Program Oded Nachmani MBS Scholarship Fund Leslie Blankopf Milton Horowitz Religious School Fund Mitzvah 613 Fund Sidney Sobel Bernice Cohen Preschool Fund Arleen & Doug Held Paul Shipper Music Fund Jack Weinstein Rabbi’s Fund Tracy Cohen Kiddush Fund Melinda & Steven Golodny Rabbi Ario S. & Tess Hyams Judaica Museum Fund Charles Winokur Rabbi Joseph P. Sternstein Memorial Fund Renee Lefland Ruth and Sidney Kahan Chesed Fund Evelyn Kornfeld Ted Geffner Educational Scholarship Fund Jackie Wadler William Spielman Solomon Schechter Scholarship Fund Yahrzeit Fund Zelman College Textbook Fund

Other Donations: Harold Kalb Prayerbook Fund $36 Library Fund $25 Max Greenfield Bible Fund $75 Mel Hoffman Torah Maintenance Fund $30

L’DOR V’DOR-From Generation to Generation Create a lasting a legacy of your family’s connection to Temple Beth Sholom with the purchase of an engraved brick for the Courtyard in our new Early Childhood and Lifelong Learning Center. You can even choose between two sized bricks:

Size 4x8: Cost: $180 per brick or 3 for $500 (Each brick can include 3 lines of text with up to 14 characters)

Size 12x12: Cost: $540 per brick (Each brick can include 8 lines of text with up to 16 characters)

Characters include letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces. For more information, contact Rebecca Altman at [email protected] or Rachel Schor at [email protected]

Temple Beth Sholom 27 Let Us Be Part of Your Celebration

ave you walked up the ramp towards the school wing and looked to Think ahead for camp! Hthe left and seen the showcase displaying TBS Religious School PTA asks you to help our magnificent Chair of support our School with Elijah and wondered? Well, wonder no longer. Our members are invited to enhance their child’s Brit Milah or Simchat Bat/ Baby Naming by requesting the use of our unique Elijah’s LABEL DADDY offers customized, washable, peel & chair, when being celebrated stick labels that can be placed on clothing, books, at our Shul. Your donation backpacks/lunch boxes.... of $180 will help fund Also, great labels for your holiday gifts. our wonderful Rabbi Ario and Tess Hyams Judaica Visit our website: www.TBSRELIG.LABELDADDY.COM Museum, curated by Bat- Browse the selections! CREATE LABELS! Sheva Slavin. Lots of label colors, icons and fonts to choose from! Call the Temple office for Be sure to use school code: TBSRELIG at checkout further information at 621-2288.

JOIN US AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Our Early Childhood Center provides a warm, safe and caring atmosphere in which children can grow emotionally, socially and intellectually. We provide children with a quality education, and offer an enriched program geared to the developmental growth needs of young children. We prepare your children for their future educational journey. Kindergarten readiness skills are our specialty!! Learn more about the Early Childhood Center

• Warm & caring staff • Science specialist • All the kindergarten readiness • Yoga instructor skills your child needs • Weekly music classes • Early & Late Care - 7 AM - 6 PM • Mommy & Me Programs • Quality secular & non-secular • Temple Tot Programs education • Ask about our • Technology in the classrooms refer-a-friend bonus • After school enrichments

Temple Beth Sholom ECC Register now for the 2015-2016 school year 516-621-1171 401 Roslyn Rd Licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Reg- Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 istered with University of the State of New York Education Department. Early Childhood Center www.tbsroslyn.org Teaching staff CPR, MAT, and First Aid certified.

Temple Beth Sholom 28 Our Hyams Judaica TOGETHER WE CAN FIND YOUR DREAM HOME Museum is looking for all art enthusiasts to lend a helping hand Sharon Tract is delighted that she has joined with our collections Douglas Elliman, an icon in the Real Estate industry! and exhibits. Contact Bat-Sheva at [email protected] I LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU WITH YOUR NEXT MOVE!

SHARON TRACT Licensed Real Estate Salesperson TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM'S c: 516.503.2072 o: 516.629.2276 65th anniversary www.elliman.com/sharontract In celebration of our 65th, please share a favorite 1528 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn memory of TBS with us.

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Serving NEW YORK: Nassau, We maintain the very Suffolk, Manhattan, Queens, highest standard of care. Brooklyn, Bronx, Westchester Our caregivers are all MICHAEL NEW JERSEY: Bergen,®® Passaic, screened and trained Essex, Hudson Counties beyond state requirements. All of our caregivers are BAHARESTANI, D.D.S. insured and bonded

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Licensed Home Health Care Agency Board Eligible

We offer a full range of services from our expert Root Canal Specialist care team ensuring ongoing client satisfaction

Services include: No Minimum Hours! • Root canal treatment Available Services: Registered Nurses to conduct homecare assessments/PRI • Root canal retreatment assessments State certified Home Health Aides • Emergency dental treatment State certified Personal Care Aides • Diagnosis, treatment of cracked Live-in and around-the-clock care teeth Call to speak to a Home Care Specialist

1-877-292-5050 The office also provides treatment on Sundays. NY office only Available 24 hrs. 7 days a week NJ office only

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Temple Beth Sholom 29 Old World Craftsmanship With New Age Technology SANDS POINT AUTO BODY, LTD. State of the Art Facility

Phone (516)767-0471 ● Fax (516)767-0978 Web: www.sandspointautobody.com 92 S. Bayles Ave Port Washington, NY 11050

Temple Beth Sholom 30 Joseph Craig Caterers Of Roslyn Craig A Weinberg

401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, New York 11577 516-621-8200 • Fac: 516-621-8202 [email protected]

Stay up to date with all the events at TBS by connecting with us through our website & social media. Visit our website www.tbsroslyn.org Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/tbsroslyn

Temple Beth Sholom 31 We Help Build Tomorrow, Today

JNF helps build tomorrow today, together DONATE NOW with the people of Israel. With your support, children now have a safe refuge from harm, JEWISH NATIONAL FUND deserts bloom and water renewal solutions jnf.org 888.JNF.0088 build continued promise for future generations. Donate Now to Help Build Israel’s Future Mail Donations: 42 East 69th Street | New York, NY 10021

Trust is earned. If you are considering selling please call me for a confidential home appraisal.

Temple Beth Sholom 32 Honoring Your Loved Ones Guiding Your Family With Compassion Sinai Chapels respects all Jewish traditions and customs, has a compassionate staff that is second to none, and has three generations of experience serving New York’s Jewish families.

Funeral Directors & Planners • Dignified and comfortable chapel, located in Fresh Meadows, Queens • DVD and real-time webcast of chapel services, at no additional cost • Funeral services at locations throughout the New York Metro area • Our staff Rabbi is available to answer your questions • Costs are reasonable and all family budgets are accommodated • Experts to guide monument selection • Ceremonially correct services for all Jewish religious movements • FDIC insured pre-planning

162-05 Horace Harding Expressway | Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718.445.0300 | 800.446.0406 www.JewishFunerals.com We are here 24 hours to serve your family.

Barbara Korn Licensed Salesperson 516.627.4440 ext.344 c.516.661.1685 [email protected]

I take great pride in using my expertise, resources, and Manhasset Office connections to perfectly unite extraordinary places with the 364 Plandome Road extraordinary buyers who will cherish them as I do. Manhasset, NY 11030 danielgale.com Please call me at 516-661-1685 if I can be of help with any 516.627.4440 of your real estate needs.

Temple Beth Sholom, as a service to its members, makes available plots at New Montefiore Cemetery, in an area reserved for Temple Beth Sholom. For more information, please contact Irving Chernofsky at 516-626-9025 or [email protected] or Temple Executive Director Donna Bartolomeo at 516-621-2288 or [email protected]

Temple Beth Sholom 33  NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 

Friday Evening, November 6 4:30 PM Friday Evening, December 4 4:15 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:28 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:10 PM

Saturday Morning, November 7 9:00 AM Saturday Morning, December 5 9:00 AM Parashat Hayyei Sarah Parshat Va-yeishev Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Freifeld Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Gatto Bat Mitzvah of Brooke Rubenstein Saturday Evening, December 5 Saturday Evening, November 7 Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:30 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:45 PM Friday Evening, December 11 5:45 PM Friday Evening, November 13 4:15 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:10 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:21 PM Sixth Chanukah Candle (before Shabbat candles)

Saturday Morning, November 14 9:00 AM Saturday Morning, December 12 9:00 AM Parshat Tol’dot Shabbat Chanukah Bat Mitzvah of Lucy Haworth Parshat Miketz Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Meisels Bar Mitzvah of Adam Kamberg

Saturday Evening, November 14 Saturday Evening, December 12 Mincha/Ma’ariv Chapel 4:30 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv Chapel 4:30 PM Mincha Bat Mitzvah Kyra Sorkin Main Sanctuary Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Kaylie Rosen Main Sanctuary Seventh Chanukah Candle (after 5:10 PM) Friday Evening, November 20 4:15 PM Candle Lighting 4:16 PM Friday, Evening, December 18 4:15 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:12 PM Saturday Morning, November 21 9:00 AM Parshat Va-yetzei Saturday Morning, December 19 9:00 AM Bar Mitzvah of Ari Ostad Parshat Va-yiggash Bat Mitzvah of Jasmine Samadi Saturday Evening, November 21 Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:30 PM Saturday Evening, December 19 Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:30 PM Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM Friday Morning, December 25 9:00 AM Office Closed Friday Morning, November 27 9:00 AM Office Closed Friday Evening, December 25 4:15 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:16 PM Friday Evening, November 27 4:15 PM Candle Lighting Time 4:12 PM Saturday Morning, December 26 9:00 AM Parashat Va-y’hi Saturday Morning, November 28 9:00 AM Parshat Va-yishlah Saturday Evening, December 26 B’nai Mitzvah of Benjamin and Sarah Wishinsky Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:30 PM

Saturday Evening, November 28 Thursday, December 31 6:45 AM & 6:00 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv 4:30 PM Friday Morning, January 1 9:00 AM Thursday, December 3 10:00 AM Office Closed Bar Mitzvah of Noah Oralevich

DAILY MINYAN SCHEDULE Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM ◊ Monday - Friday Mornings 6:45 AM ◊ Sunday - Thursday Evenings 7:30 PM

Temple Beth Sholom 34 TEMPLE FAMILY Mazel Tov To: Temple Beth Sholom Gail & Joel Leder on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Lucy Haworth. Marilyn and Patrick Jacques on the marriage of their son, Michael Hofer to Elizabeth 401 Roslyn Road Beifel. Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Leatrice Baron on the birth of her great grandson, Jonah Harold Cahn. Proud grandparents (516) 621-2288 are Bonnie & Steven Cahn & Libby & Dennis Klein. Proud parents are Leah & Joshua Cahn. www.tbsroslyn.org Deborah & Fred Brosowsky on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Anna. Bon Voyage to: Rabbi Joan and Len Weinberg who are moving to West Hartford, Connecticut. Alan B. Lucas Roz Barash who is moving to Ossining, NY. Cantor Get Well To: Ofer Barnoy Joe Greensher Associate Rabbi Thank you: Paul D. Kerbel I would like to thank all clergy and lay friends and members of the congregation family for their generous well wishes during my recent hospital stay begun on Yom Kippur. In Executive Director September's issue, Rabbi Lucas wrote about feelings of gratitude. I am humbled by my Donna Bartolomeo experience and feel very grateful. Alan Rosenwasser Religious School Director Elham, Bijan and the Danialian Family would like to thank Rabbi Lucas, Rabbi Kerbel, Sharon Solomon Cantor Barnoy, Donna Bartolomeo, Mrs. Rosenfeld, Sisterhood, Men's Club, Pearl Halegua and the rest of the staff at TBS for making Brandon's Bar Mitzvah extra special. If it wasn't Early Childhood Center Director for all of you, Brandon's Bar Mitzvah would not have been as special as it was. Thank you Helayne Cohen all for all of your hard work and being part of our family. Co-MBS Directors Mahvash Zarabi would like to give a big hug and thank you to Helene Lurie, Cindy Rabbi Sean Jensen Feldman, Rita Sheena, and all the incredible volunteers that helped out for the Great Big Rabbi Paul D. Kerbel Challah baking event. We had an amazing experience. We couldn't have done it without your efforts, support, and dedication. Kol Hakavod and TIZKI L'MITZVOT. A special thank Camp Director you to our captains: Malka Golian, Homa Lavi, Ronit Macanian & Nazy Zar. This evening Holly Firestone wouldn't have been a success without the help of: Cindy Katz, Amy Magid, Wendy Siegel, Jill Lerman, Mindy Kober, Robin Merker, Beth Eichenholtz, Wendy Hoffman, Fran Shalot, Assistant Camp Director Ellen Walk, Anita Better, Suzan Bruck, Laurie Prowler, Madeline Yousefzadeh, Sherrie Heath Levine Goldstein, Roya Mizrahi, Miriam Silverman & Mimi Weiss. YASHER KOACH TO ALL. Much love, Mahvash Endowment Director Bernice Cohen Our Sincere Condolences To: Carol Fishman on the death of her beloved mother, Gloria Burton. Museum Curator Keivon Mizrahi on the death of his beloved mother, Touran Mizrahi. Bat-Sheva Slavin Elise Stoller on the death of her beloved father, Marshall Katzin. Marjorie Kasner on the death of her beloved husband, Victor Kasner. President Dorothy Pester & Julie Wasserman on the death of their beloved husband and father, Pearl Halegua Monroe Pester. Susan Fishman on the death of her beloved mother, Sylvia Reisman. Executive Vice President Eileen Balbera on the death of her beloved father, Donald Peshkin. Rebecca Altman Hamakom Yinachem - May God comfort the mourners together with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. President of Sisterhood Mini Minyan: Cindy Feldman Come join other young families with children 0-5 years old for this interactive President of Men’s Club and fun Shabbat morning service. Mini Minyan is held in the Youth Lounge Michael Mand from 10:45-11:45 on the following dates: 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 Co-Presidents of Religious School PTA Lisa Berger Debbie Dubowsky

Why not sponsor a Sunday minyan breakfast? Bulletin Editor Deborah Brosowsky Your contribution will celebrate a simcha or honor the memory of a loved one Editorial Assistant In addition, a particularly meaningful way to commemorate Jennifer Khoda a milestone in your life is to sponsor a Kiddush on Saturday morning, thereby sharing your simcha with Graphic Designer the Temple family. Barbara Cooper Please call: David Oestreich at 621-3046 or the Temple office at 621-2288 for details or to reserve a date.

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Happy Chanukah First Candle - SUNDAY, December 6

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