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Kehilath Jeshurun Bulletin Kehilath Jeshurun Bulletin Volume LXVII Number 4 February 6, 1998 10 Shevat 5758 DR. TAMAR ROSS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES NEXT 125TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLAR HELD FOR RAMAZ MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE FEBRUARY 14, 1998 BENJAMIN AND ESTHER GOTTESMAN CENTER Dr. Tamar Ross, senior present the same topic from Sunday, December 7, 1997 lecturer in the Department of a different perspective. In Philosophy at Bar Ilan this session, we will study a University will be our next few passages from the Shabbat scholar on writings of Rav Kook in Saturday, February 14. She order to see how he viewed will speak at both Shabbat some of the challenges of morning services and at a modern secularism and Men’s Club sponsored how he saw them as Seudah Shlishit that potential religious values. afternoon. He suggested that they may Dr. Ross will address the spur us to a higher and subject: “THE ROLE OF refined level of faith in God. Dr. Norman Magid blowing the shofar with Ramaz Board Chairman David Kahn and Ruth and David S. Gottesman looking on DOUBT IN RELIGIOUS Dr. Ross will evaluate for us BELIEF.” how Rav Kook came to such On Sunday, December 7, 1997, a crowd of almost Traditional Jewish think- conclusions. 1,000 stood on East 85th Street to participate in ing is often in monolithic DR. TAMAR ROSS groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Ramaz Middle and finite terms. But, does a Professor Ross was born School in the Benjamin and Esther Gottesman Center person of faith always know in the United States and which is being built across the street from the Synagogue. better than the person who made Aliyah to Israel when We were privileged to have Mayor Giuliani, doubts? A close look at she was 16. She received her Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Charles some of the passages of the Ph.D. from Hebrew Schumer, Senator Roy Goodman, Assemblymen John writings of Harav Kook will University. In addition to Ravitz and Pete Grannis, together with Ruth and David S. reveal an approach which is her role as lecturer in Gottesman and their family and Dr. Norman Lamm, much more modest and even Bar Ilan University’s President of Yeshiva University. The ceremonies lasted tentative in its claim of Philosophy Department, she one-half hour and were featured by presentations from being the truth. The also teaches at Midreshet students in grades 5 through 8, the grades which will writings may even allow a Lindenbaum in Jerusalem. comprise the Middle School beginning in September positive function to She is published widely in 1999. The Ramaz Lower School Chorus provided a questioning scholarly journals both in beautiful, musical backup to a gorgeous, clear, brisk any skepticism in the Israel and abroad. December morning. development of one’s The 125th anniversary The significance of this occasion was captured by religious belief. committee is proud to Rabbi Haskel Lookstein in his brief address to the Seudah Shlishit present a scholar of gathering which we are happy to print on page 6, as we Following Mincha at Dr. Ross’ caliber for celebrate with Ramaz this historic moment in the life of 5:00 PM, Dr. Ross will what should be a most KJ and the wider Jewish community of New York. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Men’s Club & Ramaz/KJ NY Philharmonic Sisterhood Health Ramaz Dinner Am HaSefer Adult Education Groundbreaking See Page 3 Seminars See Pages 4 & 5 See Page 7 See Page 8 See Page 6 See Page 3 Page 2 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN KJ BEGINNERS PURIM MISHLOACH MANOT ORDERS PURIM PARTY COMING AT RECORD PACE DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Saturday Evening, March 7 Perhaps in recognition of the congregation’s 125th 8:30 PM anniversary, members of the synagogue are submitting HOLIDAY FOODS orders for Purim Mishloach Manot at a record pace. AND LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Mishloach Manot with a card listing the names (Shalach Manot) is one of of those families who the four Mitzvot of Purim. selected them as a recipient. $18 per person *$12 per person for those The sending of Mishloach If you wish to be assured who reserve and pay by Manot is the giving of food that you will have Wednesday, March 4 treats to friends and reciprocated to anyone neighbors, expressing joy in who has chosen to send Esther and Mordechai’s Mishloach Manot to FRIDAY EVENING victory over Haman in his you, simply check off plot to destroy the Jewish “RECIPROCAL”. You will SHABBAT EXPERIENCE people of Persia. Your be billed for reciprocals at FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH participation will help the same rate of $5 THE BEAUTY AND WARMTH OF complete the celebration per name. However, A TRADITIONAL SHABBAT of Purim, demonstrate “Reciprocals Only” orders generosity of spirit and CANNOT be accepted. Members of the dinner by Foremost goodwill to your friends, Please be sure that your congregation are encouraged Caterers will be the and assist KJ in an order form is in to the to recommend to their centerpiece of a beautiful important fundraising event. synagogue office no later friends, neighbors and evening and of a Mishloach Manot is not than 12:00 noon on Monday, business associates the “No Hebrew necessary” designated for poor people. February 9. PHONE Friday Evening Shabbat opportunity to participate in It is for ALL Jews and we ORDERS WILL NOT BE Experience. This program these most important should keep that in mind ACCEPTED. Also, no order in synagogues on both the Jewish rituals. when sending it and when will be processed without Upper East Side and Upper Members of the receiving it. An order form payment. West Side was originally congregation who feel this has been sent to all members Join in the fun and developed by our Assistant event would be appropriate of the congregation. The cost participate in the KJ Rabbi, Mark Wildes. The for themselves are certainly is $5 for each family you Purim Mishloach Manot next one to take place at invited to celebrate and designate as a recipient. On project. This effort is Kehilath Jeshurun will be participate in this program. Purim, every family selected co-chaired by our Trustees, on Friday evening, It starts at 7:00 PM and the by congregants will receive a Yvonne Koppel-Kopans and February 13. The event is cost for dinner is $18 per beautiful gourmet package Andrew Charles. an opportunity to join more person. Please send in or than a hundred others in phone in your reservations PURIM WORKSHOP Manhattan in welcoming so that we will hear from Eight times during the an examination of the the Shabbat spirit. you no later than noon time year, under the sponsorship historical events that we Singing, prayer, and a on Wednesday, February 11 of our KJ Beginner’s commemorate on Purim. very festive and delicious (427-1000). program, holiday workshops The seminar will include an are offered. These programs analysis of the Megillah of better acquaint the members Esther with explanations on of our community with the why we do the things laws and customs related to we do. a particular holiday. The workshop will be led Our Purim workshop will by our outreach director, MUSIC Shabot Entertainment be held on Monday, March 2, Rabbi Yitz Motechin. Mem- from 8:00 to 9:30 PM. The bers of the congregation and (212) 874-7138 (212) 861-6280 workshop will offer an neighbors in the community Fax: (212) 861-6287 overview of the holiday and are invited to attend. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 3 KJ SISTERHOOD PRESENTS A NIGHT AT THE INVESTING IN YOUR LIFE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC PREVENTING HEART DISEASE AND STROKE MOZART AND MAHLER Thursday Evening, March 19, 1998 Sunday, March 8, 7:00 PM Pre-Theatre Dinner at Levana’s Presentation followed by questions The Kehilath Jeshurun located in walking distance to DR. LARRY BARUCH Sisterhood is delighted to Lincoln Center. Cardiologist present an evening at the This evening is sure to be at Mt. Sinai Hospital New York Philharmonic, an unforgettable experience featuring Mozart’s Eine for both old-time classical DR. STEVEN RUDOLPH Kleine Nachtmusik, and music lovers and newcomers Neurologist Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, to the wonderful world of the Director of Stroke Prevention Program with Daniele Gatt as New York Philharmonic. at Beth Israel North guest conductor, on Thursday If you haven’t already evening, March 19, 1998. sent in your reservations, SPONSORED FOR THE COMMUNITY The performance will include please call the Synagogue BY THE KJ MEN’S CLUB orchestra seats and will be Office at 427-1000. Tickets, preceded by a including dinner, are $90 per lovely pre-theatre dinner person. Seating is limited, so at Levana’s, conveniently order your tickets now. SISTERHOOD HEALTH SYMPOSIUM ANNUAL YACHAD SHABBATON “BREAST CANCER February 6 - 7, 1998 AND OTHER DISEASE GENES” This coming Shabbat, Chanukah and Purim Monday, March 9, 12:00 PM February 6 - 7, 1998, KJ is programs, as well as activities hosting what has become an with various Yeshivot within Guest Speaker: annual KJ/Ramaz - Yachad the community, whole RUTH DENCHY Shabbaton. Over the years, communities have been this Shabbaton has been exposed to this wonderful Genetic Counselor and Research Coordinator instrumental in bringing to program and its members. Metropolitan New York Registry our community, both young The special feelings one Mt. Sinai Hospital and old, the opportunity experiences being part of to share ourselves, our such an event stays with you synagogue, and our long after. community with this special- Yachad will be joining us OBSERVE PRESIDENTS’ needs population. for tefilah on Erev Shabbat We are very excited to and Shacharit/Musaf, as well WEEKEND SHABBAT be hosting this special as Mincha-Maariv and AT KJ’S YOUNG PEOPLE’S MINYAN Shabbaton.
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