CELEBRATING OUR 143RD YEAR OF SERVICE KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

Volume LXXXIV, Number 4 June 30, 2014 2 Tammuz 5774

REFLECTIONS ON THE 142ND ANNUAL SYNAGOGUE MEETING: SPECIAL GUEST FANYA GOTTESFELD HELLER SHARES HER STORY

he highlight of the April 9th meeting was the appearance of Annual Meeting the strength and determination that has made her our cherished member, Dr. Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, who such a remarkable Jew. It was a privilege for us to witness this Tspoke to the assemblage in the year which represents the first-hand. 70th anniversary of her liberation from hiding in Poland. Dr. Dr. Heller was followed by William Bryk, the son of Laurie and Heller spent more than two years in hiding, as a Dr. Eli Bryk who, as a Ramaz senior, had returned young teenager. The audience sat in rapt attention late that very afternoon from the Ramaz seniors’ as she described the conditions under which she mission to Berlin, Poland and . In a had to live for so long and the heroism of the remarkable speech which he had written on the righteous gentiles who saved her life. return flight, William described meaningfully and Rabbi Lookstein spoke about how remarkable it powerfully what this mission meant to him is that a woman who went through so many trials intellectually, Jewishly and inspirationally. It was and ordeals has devoted the better part of her life to a very special moment for the attendees at our educating Jews and non-Jews - especially children Annual Meeting to hear the words of an almost in public schools - about the Holocaust in general 90-year-old survivor followed by the report of an and her own experience personally. With modesty 18-year-old Ramaz senior. and self-effacement, Dr. Heller demonstrated to our Teenage Witness Fanya Gottesfeld Heller (continued on pages 6 -8, 13)

110 SENIORS ARE GRADUATED FROM THE JOSEPH H. LOOKSTEIN UPPER SCHOOL OF RAMAZ 64 TO SPEND NEXT YEAR IN ISRAEL Once again it has been an amazing year for the students in Ramaz! Here are some of the impressive results:

Many seniors will be spending next year in Israel at the The seniors also earned a wonderful record of college acceptances. Our following Torah institutions and programs: students had impressive admissions numbers in: Aardvark Babson College Harvard College Swarthmore College Ashreinu Sha’alvim for Women Barnard College Hunter College University of Chicago Baruch College John Jay College of University of Maryland Beit Chana Sherut Leumi Criminal Justice University of Israel Experience at BIU Reishit Boston University Macaulay Honors, Massachusetts Israel Defense Forces Tafnit Lehava Brandeis University Baruch University of Michigan Kivunim Technion Brown University Macaulay Honors, University of Mechinat Bet Yisrael Torat Shraga Hunter Pennsylvania Cornell University Muhlenberg College University of Rochester Midreshet Amit Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi Dartmouth College New York University Washington University, Midreshet Ein Hanatziv Yeshivat HaKotel Duke University Northeastern University St. Louis Midreshet HaRova (Gush) Emory University Northwestern Yale University Yeshivat Maale Gilboa Eugene Lang College, University University The New School Princeton University Midreshet Torah v’Avodah for Liberal Arts Queens College Midreshet Yeud Yeshivat Orayta George Washington Stern College for Yeshivat Torah v’Avodah University Women

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NEW MEMBERS Fifty-two new households joined the Congregation this past year and were officially inducted and welcomed at the 142nd Annual Meeting by Morris Massel, Secretary of the Congregation: Mara and Elliot Attie Elizabeth Heyman Winter Elizabeth and Ira Savetsky Ada and Mitchell Benerofe Elise and Daniel Kasell Benjamin Sberro Mark Benun Jamie and Philip Katz Michele and Mitchell Schwartz Susan and Michael Castle Talya and David Kaye Elisa and Andrew Septimus Brittany and Jonathan Cogan Joia and Joshua Kazam Evelyn and Avi Spodek Alison and Leo Esses Amy and Benjamin Kellogg Tzivy and Seth Steinmetz Lee and Andrew Fine Kathryn and Eric Kluger Shaun Steigman Jill and Andrew Frey Laura and Daniel Levin Joyce and Daniel Straus Natali and Jason Ganfer Ariel and Matthew Levitan Adam Benjamin Struck Stacie Glick Robert Mancus Jayde Tillis Lorraine and David Gold Margot and Joshua Marans Susan and Simeon Wallis Bernard Goldberg Colby and Justin Podolsky Leora and Emmanuel Gabrielle and Raanan Gononsky Miri Rosen and Andrew Radin Werthenschlag Natanya and Benjamin Gordon Gail and Robert Richardson David Winter Andrea and Adam Gorlyn Daniel Rosen Artmis Youssefnia David Greenbaum Lauren and Michael Rosman Matanya and Pinhas Zekry Val and Asaf Greene Esther and Daniel Samadi Nina and Doni Zupnick Judith and Robert Hara Nicole and Marco Sardar

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SHIVAH ASSAR B’TAMMUZ, TISHA B’AV AND THE THREE WEEKS JULY 15 – AUGUST 5

uring the summer months, we (meraglim) returned to the Jews in the to eat meat and drink wine (except on mourn the destruction of both desert with a negative report about the Land Shabbat), to go swimming, to bathe for DTemples in , which took of Israel. In addition, it was on this day that pleasure, or to do any laundry or dry place on the ninth of Av, and the events that the city of Betar was destroyed and tens of cleaning that is not absolutely necessary. led to their destruction. We fast on the thousands of Jews were killed, and the The writes that when the month of seventeenth day of the month of Tammuz, wicked Turnus Rufus plowed the site of the Av begins, our mood should reflect our Shivah Assar B’Tammuz, because, Temple and its surroundings. Tradition mourning for the destruction of the according to tradition, it was on that day asserts that the expulsion of the Jews from Temples. On Tisha B’Av itself, aside from that the enemy penetrated the walls of in 1290 and the expulsion from fasting, we are prohibited from washing our Jerusalem prior to the destruction of the Spain in 1492 also took place on Tisha bodies, wearing leather shoes, anointing Second Temple. The Talmud, however, B’Av. ourselves and having marital relations. It is writes that these were not the only tragedies Our mourning for the destroyed forbidden, as well, to study Torah on this that befell the Jewish people on this day. Temples and for the other calamities which day with the exception of the sections of the On the seventeenth of Tammuz four more occurred on these days extends beyond the prophets and the Talmud that discuss the tragedies occurred: the first tablets fasts themselves. The period between these destruction. We do not wear tefillin until containing the Ten Commandments were two fasts, traditionally called The Three Mincha, and the custom is to sit on low broken by Moses after the sin of the Golden Weeks, includes several practices of chairs as mourners do until midday. Our Calf; the daily sacrifice was suspended mourning. During these three weeks we do observance of mourning also forbids us during the time of the First Temple; the not get our hair cut, attend weddings or from greeting friends on Tisha B’Av. wicked Apostumos burned the Torah; and involve ourselves in large joyous We mourn the Temples that were an idol was erected in the Temple. gatherings. During the nine days which destroyed over nineteen hundred years ago, Additional tragedies also befell the begin on the first of Av, July 28, and and we pray that we will be worthy to see Jewish people on the ninth day of the month continue until midday on the tenth day of God rebuild the Temple in of Av – Tisha B’Av. On this day, the spies Av, August 6, we are additionally forbidden our lifetime.

KJ BEGINNERS TISHA B’AV 2014 SHABBAT SERVICE Every Saturday 9:30 AM Monday Night, August 4th, Erev Tisha B’Av ~ Fast Begins at 8:09 p.m. Add some soul to your Shabbat. Plenty of learning ~ Mincha, Maariv & Eicha at 8:05 p.m. and explanation! Lots of singing and questions and answers about the prayers and the parsha packed (Kaufman Auditorium of the Ramaz Upper School into what could have been an “ordinary” Shabbat Newman Education Center, 60 East 78th Street) morning. Kiddush following services.

Tuesday, August 5th, Tisha B’Av (Gottesman Center, 114 East 85th Street) ~ Morning Services at 7:00 a.m.

COMING SOON.... ~ by Scholar-in Residence Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder at 9:00 a.m. CRASH COURSE Screening of Films IN BASIC JUDAISM 10:10 a.m.: Gloomy Sunday 12:15 p.m.: Orchestra of Exiles Mondays,September 8 & 15 1:45 p.m.: Leon Blum: For All Mankind 7:30 PM 3:00 p.m.: Harlan: In the Shadow of “Jew Seuss” 4:45 p.m.: Zaytoun Explore Judaism’s views on Belief in God, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Observance, and Sexuality. ~ Shiur by Rabbi Lookstein at 6:40 p.m. Perfect for beginners or those wishing to ~ Evening Services at 7:40 p.m. brush up on basic Jewish concepts. ~ Fast Concludes at 8:45 p.m. Taught by Rabbi Elie Weinstock. Page 4 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Keter Torah Awards Bestowed Upon At the conclusion of the morning service on the second day of Shavuot, Rita Woldenberg and Alissa Shams were presented by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein with the Twelfth Annual Judith Kaufman Hurwich Keter Torah Award. These are their remarks: ON THE BUSINESS OF CHESED

am proud to be sharing this honor with connect with the patients and to each other energy toward The Israeli Sports Center Alissa Shams. She is a rising star in our in the process. Every member of our group for the Disabled. Both Rona and Ruby are Icommunity, a true woman of valor. makes a unique contribution with the goal active parents in the North Shore Hebrew Shavuot, as a holiday that celebrates of providing some light to those in need. In Academy and involved members of the women as well as diversity and inclusion the words of a rabbi that is a family friend, Great Neck Synagogue serving on in the truest sense, is a wonderful time to God is a verb. The KJ Bikur Cholim group numerous committees and boards in an honor such a special person. embodies that phrase, as did Judy Hurwich effort to support their local school and Congratulations, Alissa, and best wishes. in memory of whom this honor is named. I shul. My five wonderful grandchildren are At one of my most recent visits to had the privilege of knowing Judy and she bringing up the rear and fortunately have Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center exemplified Emor maat v’aseh exceptional role models to emulate as they, I quietly tiptoed into a completely harbeh, “say little and do a I am confident, will enter the chesed dark room. Lying in the bed with a lot.” I share the Keter business as well towel covering her face was a Torah award with Judy, None of this could have come about woman, fast asleep. Not alehah haShalom and without my parents, Rose and Aaron wanting to wake her, I turned each and every one Grabino, and my uncle, Mr. Isidore toward the door to leave, of the members of Weinstein -- all of whom lived a life deciding to return at a later the Bikur Cholim devoted to mitzvot and ma’asim tovim. time. Out of the corner of group past, present They were savvy enough to leave Eastern my eye I noticed two and, I hope, future. Europe after World War One and come to women sitting next to each A finer group of America. They established a successful other holding hands and “doers” is difficult grocery business that would allow them to leaning on each other for to find. provide my brother and me with both support. One, whom I If you were to Yeshiva and college educations as first assumed was the patient’s ask me what business generations Americans. Yet they did not mother, asked me about the my family is in, my “forget” those who were left behind and purpose of my visit. My answer would be the were instrumental in bringing over and response was that I was a volunteer “chesed” business. My supporting members of our family who as from the KJ Bikur Cholim Society. As husband is the C.E.O. He has children lost their parents in the Holocaust soon as she understood and processed my dedicated his entire life to medicine and with whom I am still in touch today. response, she uttered, “Please pray for my and continues to provide humane and Many of us can tell a similar story as acts daughter. The doctors have just inserted a expert care to his patients and even to of chesed such as this echo throughout the feeding tube to help my daughter eat.” I’ve those who are not his patients seeking his Jewish world in which we live. had many requests such as this over the advice. Chesed as defined in secular society as past thirty-five years. I have seen The members of the Board are my “making a difference” is our family thousands of patients, laughed with a few daughters Merle and Rona and my son-in- business and by family, in this instance, I and shed tears with many. It never gets old. law, Ruby. Merle is involved in many mean our own KJ family and the Jewish Each story is compelling. Each patient organizations including UJA: serving on community as a whole. Chesed is all about with his or her family is vulnerable, committees, chairing events, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things looking for some light in the midst of a improving the lives of so many. She has to better the lives of others. As a member deep and penetrating darkness. also been a dedicated member of the of the KJ Bikur Cholim society I hope that The KJ Bikur Cholim Society, of Heschel community as a past PA president we have somehow “made a difference.” I which I have been a member for the past and assuming all of the responsibilities hope you will consider doing the same. 35 years, is a team of about 15 men and that challenging role entails. Rona, like Thank you to Rabbi Lookstein for women. We are charged with the task of her Dad, has devoted her life to medicine bestowing this honor upon me, and to all bringing solace through Jewish and to the development of the next for your kind attention. Chag Sameach. observance to the cancer patients at generation of physicians in our country. Memorial and this task enables us to My son-in-law Ruby has channeled his KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 5 Rita Woldenberg & Alissa Shams

INGREDIENTS FOR A COMMUNITY

abbi Lookstein: Thank you for this solved if there are two ingredients As both Family Connections Raward. available: love and food. Dish out coordinator and as president of the Ramaz As I think you know, I have love and food liberally. It works. Parent’s Council, I have encouraged the tremendous respect and admiration for this But the most important thing I learned notion that Ramaz is a family and that we institution and its leadership. To receive while working at that synagogue was this: must treat each other as such. its recognition is very meaningful to me. It No one person builds a community. A Working with the help of my dedicated is also a privilege to be standing in the community builds itself. It is folly to think Council members Lisa Don and Randi company of a woman like Rita that anything of importance can get done Eisenstein, and in collaboration with Woldenberg, who has made so many through the efforts of one person. But one Kenny Rochlin, we have worked on so lasting contributions to the Jewish person can do a lot to connect people of many events - Shabbat Ramaz, Friday community. To be counted with her good will to the most meaningful Night Dinner, The Health Initiative, among the many admirable women who opportunities. One person can be a Faculty Appreciation Day, and Family Fun have previously received this award is catalyst. And that is what I strive to Day just to name a few. All drive to the humbling. accomplish in my life’s work. same goal - that we should join together as People have long asked me to explain a unit in happiness and with respect for what it is that I do. I have to say, the titles others. that I’ve had do a poor job of explaining. Indeed, if I have had one overarching For the first seven years of my career, I and consistent goal during my career, it has was the “Director of Programming” at the been “unity.” I have tried to create bridges Edmond J. Safra Synagogue. That title between the Sephardic community and the didn’t say much about what I was tasked to greater Manhattan Ashkenazic community. do on a day-to-day basis. Then I began Whether by organizing a Sephardic volunteering at Ramaz as the “Family Heritage trip to Spain, beginning a Middle Connections Coordinator.” Again, no real School Sephardic Minyan, mentoring a clarity. Now I’m the President of the young Sephardic Yeshiva University Ramaz Parents Council, which doesn’t student to work at Ramaz, or assisting in come with a set definition of success. the hiring of a teacher to lead the Upper When I’ve had to self-define my job in School Minyan, I strived to create a more a few short sentences, my explanation unified Jewish community on the Upper usually goes something like this: I create East Side; one where the Sephardic and Jewish communal environments where Ashkenazic communities can collaborate people take part in something, usually and flourish together. In the same vein, I chesed-oriented, that allows them to feel I have relished the wonderful platforms have been most fortunate in the last few Jewish pride. from which I operate. If people need help, years to work alongside the Esses family to In 2003, the Edmond J. Safra I am often the first to hear about it and lead the creation of a wonderful and warm Synagogue opened its doors and I, an therefore capable of being one of the first Sephardic Minyan at KJ. I can’t help feel Ashkenaz girl with four Polish to do something about it. But “doing a soaring sense of pride when I see the grandparents, was tasked with building a something about it” inevitably means friendships and camaraderie created in that community from a small group of Upper getting someone else involved. Almost room under the rubric of KJ and under the East Side Sephardic families. every meaningful act I have accomplished guidance of Rabbi Elie Weinstock. And here are a few things that during my tenure has been borne on the I have been privileged to be involved in experience taught me: strong shoulders of the volunteers around so many activities, initiatives and events 1. Sephardic, Ashkenazic, Uptown, me. I identify empty spaces where the that have something special about them. Midtown, Downtown, Brooklyn, or good will of others can rush in. But I would note especially one initiative Manhattan: we have more in When I left my synagogue position five known as Natan at Ramaz. Natan began common then we think. We are years ago, the very people who I had most because one woman, Sherri Libin, wanted Jews living an American admired at KJ/Ramaz: Rabbi Lookstein, to make sure that a community voice experience and except for some Rabbi Weinstock, Kenny Rochlin, and would always be heard by those going variations in culture and cuisine, we then-Head of School Judy Fagin, reached through lifecycle events. I helped lever her are certainly brothers and sisters. out to me, acknowledged my work and great energy and together we created a 2. You cannot imagine how much found a place for me to channel my group whose goal was to acknowledge goodness is out there. Jewish energies. They did for me just what I had these events, both happy and sad, when people have the biggest hearts. tried to do for others. They made a space they occurred within the Ramaz 3. Every issue and challenge can be for me and I filled it. (continued on page 13) Page 6 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

REFLECTIONS ON THE 142nd ANNUAL SYNAGOGUE

89 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED Sandy and Norman Magid abbi Elie Weinstock’s invocation Vivian and David Mark (see page 13) made a powerful and Jennifer and Jeffry Roth Rappropriate connection between the Rita Schiffren Baruch ha-Makom we read in the Barbara Seitz Haggadah and the myriad blessings for Abbe and Michael Serphos which we are grateful as a Congregation. Barbara E. Waitman Chazan Mayer Davis immediately Gigi Winnick followed, leading the assembly in the Merle Wolff National Anthems, which simply Marlene Warshawski Yahalom underscored Rabbi Weinstock’s words. Joel Yunis Morris Massel then inducted the fifty-two Marjorie Zuckerman households, comprising eighty-nine 40-year Anniversarians people. (A listing of the new members PRESIDENT’S REPORT Kathy and Jonathan Herman appears on page 2 of this Bulletin.) President Joel Katz presented an The first order of business which overview of the year’s business, immediately followed was the celebration commenting on the number of new of milestone anniversaries of affiliation for members we have despite our thirty-six households. Rabbi Lookstein, in displacement. He offered some impressive his inimitable way, fondly recalled the percentages highlighting how many family histories and communal newcomers came to us via the Beginners contributions of each of the celebrants. program and the Young People’s Minyan. The following members celebrated milestone anniversaries and were honored MUSICAL INTERLUDE by the Congregation: The Kol Ram Community Chorus, under the direction of Daniel Henkin, FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS performed three selections: the traditional Naomi Cohen Shaker tune The Gift to be Simple, Odecha 40-year Anniversarians: Carol and Ralph Perlberger (from Hallel), and Kafe Bekef (Java Jive), Terry and Michael Jaspan which struck just the right note with the FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRANTS audience. Marshall I. Etra Phyllis and Andrew Fier BOARD ELECTIONS Sandra and Edward C. Ginsburg The report of the Nominating Helen and Norman Halper Committee, as approved by the Board of Kathy and Jonathan Herman Trustees, was presented by Surie Terry and Michael Jaspan Sugarman and adopted by the and David Kahn congregation. Bernice and Gilbert Kahn The following is the slate of officers for Howard Levine the 2014-2015 Congregational year: Sharon and Asher Levitsky President...... Joel Katz Carol and Joseph Low Vice President...... Elias Buchwald 40-year Anniversarians: Ronne Mandelker & 2nd Vice President...... Surie Sugarman Deborah and David Kahn AndrewBraiterman 3rd Vice President...... David Lobel Marilyn and Sheldon Muhlbauer 4th Vice President...... Dr. Philip Wilner Sheira and Steven Schacter Secretary...... Morris Massel Deborah and Raymond Ward Treasurer...... Jonathan Wagner Assistant Treasurer...... Sidney Ingber TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Financial Secretary...... Evan Farber CELEBRANTS Recording Secretary...... JJ Hornblass Judith Altman Deborah and Mark Cooper Robert Kurzweil, who began service Vivian and Lawrence Creizman on the KJ board in 1990, stepped down as Elizabeth and Joseph Klarfeld 3rd Vice President, joined by Deena Shiff, Zahava and Abraham Kohen our former Financial Secretary, who began Sheila and Wallace Lehman serving as a trustee in 1999. Both were Rhonda and Jeffrey Luxenberg thanked for their dedicated service. 40-year Anniversarians Deborah and Ray Ward KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 7

MEETING: Fanya Gottesfeld Heller’s Recollections

REGULAR TRUSTEES DECEASED MEMBERS In regard to Regular Trustees of the In a more sobering moment, Rabbi Congregation, four seats were vacated due Lookstein then warmly paid tribute to to mandatory retirement (the occupant twenty-three members of the Congregation having served the constitutional limit of who were called to their eternal reward nine years on the Board). These seats were since the 141st Annual Meeting: held by Aryeh Bourkoff, Eric Gomberg, JJ Lucille Arenson Hornblass and Randy Krevat, all of whom Gladys Baruch were thanked for their service. Norman Bulow The following Regular Trustees’ terms Leah Debora expired and were eligible for re-election: Michael Frank Anita Abowitz Edith Goldner 40-year Anniversarians Jonathan Art Mildred Hostyk Sharon and Asher Levitsky Dr. Roy Feldman Dr. Robert Hyman Barry Frohlinger Bernard Jereski Rae Gurewitsch Elli Krakowski Jay Lefkowitz Israel Krakowski Rochelle Major Edward Low David Stein Jeanne Malcolm The Nominating Committee then Dr. Aaron G. Meislin recommended that these Regular Trustees Roslyn Orentreich be re-elected, and they were. Pamela Rechtschaffen Four Associate Trustees also completed Sidney Scheinberg their terms this year and they were Arnold Bruce Schulman elevated to the position of Regular Rose Simstein Trustees, thereby filling the four Regular Herman Smilow Trustee vacancies: Dorothy Trencher Kol Ram Community Chorus Judith Ottensoser Howard Weinreich under the direction of Daniel Henkin Alan Rechtschaffen Rabbi Maurice Wohlgelernter Roberta Stetson David Sultan RAMAZ SCHOOL MEETING

ASSOCIATE TRUSTEES The Board of the Ramaz School then To fill the four Associate Trustee conducted its brief annual meeting. Dr. vacancies, the following members were Leora Mogilner, chair of the Nominations elected to the Board: Committee, first thanked the following Orrin Feingold Board Members who have completed their Yonina Gomberg terms of service and will be rotated off the Robert Katz Ramaz Board: Rina Kestenbaum Kenneth Eckstein Samuel Jemal A SPECIAL PRESENTATION Cindy Miller A standing ovation for guest speaker Fanya Gottesfeld Heller After KJ Board business was concluded, Rabbi Lookstein offered a The following Board members were re- heartfelt introduction of Dr. Fanya elected: Gottesfeld Heller, who proceeded to CHARTER TRUSTEES engross the audience with the gripping Mitchell Davidson memories of her childhood years during Jacob Doft the Holocaust. Leora Mogilner Ramaz Upper School senior William Daniel Schwartz Bryk’s fresh recollections of his trip to Berlin, Poland, and Israel demonstrated the PARENT BOARD MEMBERS committment a new generation has to Adam Kaplan understanding the Holocaust and taking Andrew Rechtschaffen those impressions on their life’s journeys. Lara Slager

William Bryk (‘14) gives a moving recollection continued on next page of his trip to Berlin, Poland, and Israel Page 8 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN continued from page 7 All Eyes Focus on Fanya Gottesfeld Heller’s COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER Sirena Silber Address at the 142nd Annual Meeting

ALUMNI TRUSTEES Perah Dwek Julie Friedman

The following people were elected to serve on the Ramaz Board:

ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS Dana Hiltzik Ethan Tucker

COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBER Drorit Ratzker

The following Honorary Board Members were re-elected for a one year period: HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS: Harvey Beker Fred Distenfeld Lillian Eisman David Gruenstein Pearl Hack Robert Kapito Ilan Kaufthal All Annual Synagogue Meeting photo credits: Tim Knox Dr. Jerry Kestenbaum Gail Propp

IN CONCLUSION After the congregational membership in attendance approved the slate of Ramaz Join us for a special Shabbat with School Board of Trustees, Rabbi Lookstein concluded the meeting and wished the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks assembly a chag kasher v’sameach. The 142nd Annual Synagogue Meeting former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom then adjourned and all enjoyed a delicious repast of frankfurters, sauerkraut, and ice cold beer courtesy of Foremost Caterers.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Friday night, September 12 AND WELCOME Shabbat morning, September 13 TO THE NEW MEMBERS. As part of the Bulow Shabbaton in memory of Norman Bulow

LOOKING FORWARD TO COLD BEER AND HOT DOGS AGAIN Details to follow NEXT YEAR! KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 9 Are You a Zionist? Buy an Israel Bond! Reflections on the Israel Bonds Rabbinic Cabinet Mission to Israel Rabbi Elie Weinstock ack in early February, I spent four days in Israel with a What exactly is the purpose of Bonds? In the words of Gil multi-denominational group of thirty-five rabbis from Cohen, Deputy Accountant General in Israel’s Ministry of Baround the country. Now I know that this may not sound Finance: “Bonds are an anchor for Israel’s debt management.” In like the most exciting group with whom to travel, but I beg to layman’s terms, the fact that so many foreign investors purchase differ. For one thing, my brother Rabbi Yosef Weinstock of Israel Bonds is a vote of confidence in the Israeli economy. Hollywood, Florida, What about for those of us not motivated by this debt was part of the management strategy? My time in Israel with the Israel Bonds mission. In addition, I Rabbinic Cabinet Mission left me with the following thought: If welcome the you support Israel, you must purchase a bond. It doesn’t matter opportunity to join the amount, but buying a bond is making an investment in the with rabbis of different State of Israel. As one of my colleagues on the mission put it: We denominations. While all support many worthy organizations and charities in Israel, but we may not agree on Israel Bonds provides us the opportunity to write a check made everything, we are all out to the State of Israel. part of K’lal Yisrael, As a Zionist, pro-Israel community, there and it is important for are many ways KJ supports Israel (for Packing cucumbers as part of a us to develop chesed project example, by signing up for the AIPAC Policy relationships with one Conference on March 1-3. 2015 in another for the benefit of the community. Washington, D.C.). Buying Israel Bonds (or Israel Bonds put together a wonderful program. We giving them as gifts or utilizing them in your saw some of the technological marvels of the country charitable giving) is the best way to make an like the Igudan Shafdan Wastewater Treatment and investment in the State of Israel. Reclamation Facility in Rishon Le’Zion and the construction of the new high speed railroad between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. We heard from some of the up and The Rabbis Weinstock So, are coming thinkers in the country like Micha Goodman of in the high-speed rail you a the Ein Prat Academy and Gidi Grinstein of the Reut tunnel Zionist? Institute. We participated in a chesed project packing If so, produce for families in need, and participated in a moving tour of then buy Har Herzl’s military cemetery. It was a whirlwind visit filled with an Israel meaning, inspiration, information, and a sense of Jewish unity. Bond. What about Israel Bonds? I know that everyone is familiar with Israel Bonds. Many of you received them as Bar/Bat Mitzvah Rabbi contingent in front of the tunnel gifts, and they remain a terrific gift for any simcha. At KJ, we have an annual Israel Bonds Shabbat, and our community is one For more information, go to www.israelbonds.com or contact of the most active synagogues in America when it comes to Bonds KJ Israel Bonds Representative Robert Lunzer at 212-446-5835. purchases.

Ki mi’KJ Teitzei Torah!

The organization works around the world to support isolated and emerging Jewish communities who wish to learn more about Judaism and connect with the wider Jewish community. KJ donated five passul Torahs that sustained water damage to this organization. Pictured here are members of the Beth Yeshurun community in Camaroon, who received one of the KJ Torahs with great joy.

Photo credits: Serge Etele and David Baliaba Page 10 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN ACADEMIC HONORS CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN EXTENDS A MAZAL TOV TO.... LIANA ABADI, daughter of Esty and The George Washington University School with being elected President of the Ramaz Mauricio Abadi, upon her graduation, with of Engineering & Applied Science Medal. student government, he will attend honors in her Public Health Major and William will attend the Technion in Haifa Aardvark Israel in the fall and Psychology minor, from the University of this fall and Harvard College upon his Northwestern University upon his return. Rochester. She will be pursuing her masters return. in Occupational Therapy at Columbia MATTHEW GROSS, son of Jennifer Gross & University this fall. CAROLINE LOBEL BRYK, daughter of Saul Burian and Micheal Gross, upon his Judith and David Lobel, upon her graduation from the Ramaz Upper School. SAMANTHA ADLER, daughter of Marilyn graduation from Columbia College, magna He will attend Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and Greg Adler, upon her graduation from cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Caroline and Cornell University upon his return. the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend will begin teaching this fall at the Success Israel’s Midreshet Lindenbaum in the fall Academy Harlem 5 Charter School through JESSICA GRUENSTEIN, daughter of Nicole and New York University upon her return. Teach for America. Mazal Tov, as well, to and David Gruenstein, upon her graduation proud KJ grandmother Esther Lobel. from the Ramaz Upper School. A recipient JOSEPH BARUCH, son of Shira and Dr. of the Edith Schrank Memorial Award for Larry Baruch, upon his graduation from the MICHAEL CHETRIT, son of Nancy and outstanding work in creative writing, the Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Joseph Chetrit, upon his graduation from Daniele Gorlin Lassner French Award, a Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh in the fall and New the Ramaz Upper School. Chorus Award, and a Letter of York University upon his return. Mazal Commendation from the National Merit Tov, as well, to proud KJ grandparents REUBEN CHETRIT, son of Esther and Meyer Scholarship Program, she will attend Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. Chetrit, upon his graduation from the Columbia University in the fall. Ramaz Upper School. He will be attending DANIEL BERG, son of Deborah and Barry Eugene Lang College - The New School DAVID GRUMET, son of Judy and Dr. Marty Berg, upon his graduation from the Ramaz for Liberal Arts. Grumet, upon his graduation from the Upper School as a recipient of the David Ramaz Upper School. He will attend Kagan Memorial Award for the student DANIEL CINNAMON, son of Mindy and Dr. Yeshivat Orayta in the fall and New York athletes who best exemplify the values of Jay Cinnamon, upon his graduation from University Stern School of Business upon sportsmanship and menschlichkeit both on high school in Atlanta. Mazal Tov, as well, his return. and off the playing field. He will attend The to proud KJ grandparents Audrey and George Washington University in the fall. Rabbi Haskel Lookstein. JUSTIN HABER, son of Jill and James Mazal Tov, as well, to proud KJ Haber, upon his graduation from the grandmother Lili Goldberg. MARISSA CINNAMON, daughter of Mindy Ramaz Upper School. A recipient of a and Dr. Jay Cinnamon, upon her graduation Letter of Commendation from the National SARAH BIERMAN, daughter of Riva Alper fron New York University. She has Merit Scholarship Program, he will attend and Joe Bierman, upon her graduation from accepted a position in Human Resources at the Wharton School of the University of Brandeis University with a Studio Arts UJA. Mazal Tov, as well, to proud KJ Pennsylvania in the fall. major and a minor in Creative Writing. grandparents Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Sarah has accepted a position in Visual Lookstein. DAVID HOFFMAN, son of Vicki and Isaac Merchandising with Anthropologie. Hoffman, upon his graduation summa cum JONATHAN DAVIS, son of Helen and laude from Washington University in St. HANNAH BLEY, daughter Sarah and Dr. Reuben Davis, upon his graduation, with Louis, where he received his Bachelor’s Leonard Bley, upon her graduation from honors in his Political Science major, from Degree in Political Science and the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend Queens College. He will attend Cardozo Anthropology. David will attend Yale Law Emory University in the fall. Law School in the fall. School in the fall.

WILLIAM BRYK, son of Laurie and Dr. Eli JACOB EISENSTEIN, son of Randi and Dr. LEORA HUEBNER, daughter of Dr. Dina and Bryk, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Howard Eisenstein, upon his graduation Marshall Huebner, upon her graduation Upper School. A Siemens semi-finalist as from the Ramaz Upper School. He will from the Ramaz Upper School. A National well as a National Merit Scholarship attend the University of Michigan in the Merit Scholarship Finalist, Leora received Finalist, he was the recipient of an English fall. the Mary and Louis Wolinsky Award in Award for Excellence in literature, the Community Outreach, given to the seniors Lisolette Samuel Gorlin Mathematics SAMUEL FELDSTEIN, son of Miriam and who have demonstrated the highest Award, and the Harvey Blech Memorial Eric Feldstein, upon his graduation from standards of menschlichkeit in service to Award for Excellence in the study of the Ramaz Upper School. The recipient of Klal Yisrael, and the Jesse Deutsch Tefila physics. William was also presented with the School Service Award in connection Award presented to the seniors who have KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 11 ACADEMIC HONORS shown a demonstrable commitment to ELAINE (ELLY) KATZ, daughter of Dr. Psychology and Hispanic Studies. Rachel Tefila throughout high school She will Karin Charnoff-Katz and Joel Katz, upon will be starting at the Bloomingdales attend Israel’s Migdal Oz in the fall and her graduation from the Ramaz Upper Buying/Planning Executive Development Princeton University upon her return. School. A recipient of the Gilda Silverman Program in September. Memorial Award presented to the seniors ESTHER ISSEVER, daughter of Masami and who, with energy and good humor, have DANIEL DE SOLA MARKS, son of Eliza de Marko Issever, upon her graduation from demonstrated a commitment to learning as Sola Marks, upon his graduation from the Ramaz Upper School where she was the language of their daily lives, Elly was Brandeis University. the commencement also presented with an English Award for speaker. Esther received the Ramaz Prize, excellence in literature, the Edith Schrank EDWARD MENAGED, son of Anat and Louis an award given to the student who best Memorial Award for outstanding work in Menaged, upon his graduation from the exemplifies the ideals and goals of a creative writing, the David Franklin Ramaz Upper School. He will serve in the Ramaz education: menschlichkeit; Memorial Award for outstanding work and Israel Defense Forces in the fall and attend commitment to Torah, mitzvot, Am Yisrael dedication to the scientific method, and a New York University Stern School of and Medinat Yisrael; superior academic Letter of Commendation from the National Business upon his return. achievement; and a demonstration of Merit Scholarship Program. She will responsibility for society. Additionally, she attend Yale University in the fall. TALIA MENCHE, daughter of Aliza and was a recipient of the Sam Gyenes Aaron Menche, upon her graduation from Memorial Award given to the senior DAN KORFF-KORN, son of Dr. Janice Korff the Ramaz Upper School. A recipient of selected by the class as the individual most and Justin Korn, upon his graduation from the Leonard Friedland Hebrew Language concerned with the needs and sensitivities the Ramaz Upper School. A National Merit Memorial Award for outstanding work in of her classmates, and the Jesse Deutsch Scholarship Finalist, he is a recipient of the the study of the Hebrew language and Tefila Award presented to the seniors who Walter Koppel Jewish Political Action excellence in literature, and a Chorus have shown a demonstrable commitment Award given to the students who have Award, she will attend Midreshet haRova to Tefila throughout high school, the demonstrated leadership and commitment in the fall and Washington University in St. Yearbook Award and the Likrat Shabbat to political action for the benefit of the Louis upon her return. Award. Esther was presented with the New Jewish people. Dan will attend Yeshivat York City Council Speaker’s Student Maaleh Gilboa in the fall and Dartmouth JONATHAN MESSING, son of Noemi and Achievement Award, a Letter of University upon his return. Daniel Messing, upon his graduation Commendation from the National Merit summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Scholarship Program, and the State of New LEE KORFF-KORN, son of Dr. Janice Korff the University of Pennsylvania. He will be York (Regents) Scholarship for Academic and Justin Korn, upon his graduation from a research fellow at the business school at Excellence. She will attend Bet Chana in the Ramaz Upper School He will attend Stanford University. the fall and Yale University upon her New York University in the fall. return. SANDRA PERL, daughter of Gail and DANIELLE LEFKOWITZ, daughter of Elena Berndt Perl, upon her graduation from the SIMON JEMAL, son of Jeanne and Samuel and Jay Lefkowitz, upon her graduation Ramaz Upper School. She will attend Jamal, upon his graduation from the from the Ramaz Upper School. She will Midreshet Amit in the fall and Emory Ramaz Upper School. He will attend The attend Kivunim in Israel in the fall and University upon her return. George Washington University in the fall. Barnard College upon her return. DAVID RAND, son of Drs. Susan and LEXIE KAHN, daughter of Judy and Dr. RICHARD LOUIS LIEBERMAN, son of Dr. Jeffrey Rand, upon his graduating summa Hirshel Kahn, upon her graduation from Andrea Thau and John Lieberman, upon cum laude from Macaulay Honors College the University of Maryland with a receiving a BA from Binghamton at CUNY Queens College, with a double Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain University, summa cum laude, with major in Corporate Finance and Management and Communication. Lexie Honors in Studio Art. He minored in Economics. David will attend the New will be fundraising for Maryland Hillel cinema and management. Richard plans to York University School of Law in the fall. starting in August. pursue a career in film and TV as a production designer. DANIELLE REISMAN, daughter of Dr. MELISSA KAPLAN, daughter of Dr. Jennifer Steven Reisman, upon her graduation from and Michael Kaplan, upon her graduation RACHEL MARCUS, daughter of Jacqueline the Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva from the Ramaz Upper School. A National and Jeffrey Marcus, upon her graduation University with a Bachelor of Science Merit Scholarship Finalist, she will attend magna cum laude from the University of degree in Marketing. the Israel Experience at Bar Ilan in the fall Pennsylvania with a major in and Harvard College upon her return. Communications and minors in Consumer (continued on next page) Page 12 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN ACADEMIC HONORS

(continued from preceding page) commitment to the mitzvah of Bikur the Ramaz Upper School. A Letter of MELISSA SCHEINBERG, daughter of Stacy Cholim. Jonathan was also given a letter Commendation from the National Merit and Ronald Scheinberg, upon her of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program recipient, Edward graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Scholarship Program; the received the Dr. Irving and Dubby applied mathematics from the University Council Speaker’s Student Achievement Shulman Derekh haYashar Citizenship of Rochester. She is currently working for Award; and the New York State Triple C Award, the Isaac Rappaport Bible Award, a music management company in New Award from the New York State Attorney and the Gorfinkle/Waldman Computer York City. General’s Office presented to students Science Award. He will attend Yale who best represent commitment, character University in the fall. SUSIE SENDERS, daughter of Debbie and and courage. He will be studying in Israel Dr. Shelly Senders, upon her graduation next year at Rav Aharon Bina’s Yeshivat DANIELLA WILNER, daughter of Judy and from Stern College for Women. She has Netiv Aryeh in the Old City of Jerusalem, Dr. Philip Wilner, upon her graduation accepted a teaching position at the and upon his return will attend the from the Ramaz Upper School. Dani is the Heschel School Early Childhood Center in University of Pennsylvania. Mazal Tov, as recipient of the Lillian Jacobs Award for the fall. Mazal Tov, as well, to proud KJ well, to proud KJ grandparents, Donna excellence in character and dedication to grandparents Audrey and Rabbi Haskel and Arthur Silverman. the spirit of Jewish ethics. Dani will spend Lookstein. next year studying in Israel at Midreshet MICHAEL SNOW, son of Lisa and Lee HaRova, following which she will begin HANNAH SHAMS, daughter of Alissa and Snow, upon his graduation, summa cum her undergraduate studies at Columbia Howie Shams, upon her graduation from laude, from Binghamton University, University. Mazal Tov, as well, to the the Ramaz Upper School. She will attend where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in proud KJ grandfather, Henry Wilner. Midreshet Amit in the fall and the his junior year. Michael will be spending University of Maryland upon her return. the 2014-2015 academic year in Berlin, JACOB WILNER, son of Judy and Dr. Philip Germany, where he will be a Fulbright Wilner, upon his graduation from New JONATHAN SILVERMAN, son of Adrian and Teaching Fellow. York University with an Honors major in Leonard Silverman, upon his graduation International Relations. Jake has taken a from the Ramaz Upper School where he AVITAL LEAH SZULC, daughter of Teri and position as a Business Analyst at Deloitte was the English language Commencement Dr. Massimiliano Szulc, upon her Consulting. Mazal Tov, as well, to the Speaker. Jonathan received the Richard E. graduation from the University of proud KJ grandfather, Henry Wilner. Kobrin Award for Excellence in Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science Community Service, the Sherut Award for degree in Chemical and Biomolecular JOSEPH (YOSSI) YADID, son of Wendy and contributions to school programs, as well Engineering. Rami Yadid, upon his graduation from the as the Avram J. Hellerman Bikur Cholim Ramaz Upper School. He will serve in the Award presented to the graduating seniors EDWARD TUCKMAN, son of Katherine and Israel Defense Forces in the fall. who have demonstrated exceptional Bruce Tuckman, upon his graduation from

EAST SIDE TORAH LEARNING COALITION ENJOYS SECOND SUCCESSFUL SEASON

ver six weeks between Pesach and Shavuot, hundreds of neighborhood residents again studied Ethics of the Fathers. They were participating in the “Pirke Avot Dialogues,” an initiative of the East Side Torah Learning Coalition (TLC). Jointly Oconceived by Rabbi Weinstock and Rabbi Scott Bolton of Congregation Or Zarua, what started with six neighborhood congregations has grown to eleven and come to include opportunities connected to the High Holidays and Chanukah. Each of this season’s six sessions (meeting on Thursdays and alternating between daytime and evening) took place at a different synagogue and featured a pair of rabbis presenting insights into a particular theme or subject. The goal was to create a more conversational setting where ideas were shared and debated in a collegial environment. Rabbi Weinstock inaugurated the series by teaching with Rabbi Rachel Ain of Sutton Place Synagogue using the Mishna of Al tarbeh sicha im ha-isha (do not engage a woman too much conversation) as a starting point. Congregational Scholar Gilah Kletenik taught together with Rabbi Bolton at Or Zarua on the topic of machloket l’sheim shamayim (argument for the sake of heaven). Judging from the attendance at the TLC sessions, it is clear that this initiative is a welcome addition to the Torah study of the Upper East Side. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 13

INVOCATION AT THE APRIL 9 142ND ANNUAL KJ SYNAGOGUE MEETING by Rabbi Elie Weinstock

tuv lurc ouenv lurc Blessed be the Ever-Present, blessed be He.

Eternal God: Next week at Passover, Jews around the world will sing these words as they marvel at Your might and give thanks for Your deliverance of the Jewish people from the bonds of Egyptian slavery. On this special night, we are grateful to you, o Lord, for the chance to convene for the 142nd time as a Congregation. Baruch ha-Makom - Tonight, blessed is the makom, sacred space. We are grateful that our community continues to sanctify space in service to You even as we remain displaced. From the Ramaz Middle and Upper Schools to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the holy activities of KJ thrive as we await, please God, the return to our Main Sanctuary in the coming year. Baruch hu - Blessed is He. We thank God for the blessing of individuals. Blessed are the new members we welcome tonight as we encourage them to become active participants in our Congregation. We offer words of blessing to friends who have been members for decades, and we pray that those who have passed on be remembered for a blessing. Keter Torah Awardee Alissa Shams Baruch she-natan Torah le’amo Yisrael - (continued from page 5 ) Blessed is the Almighty for our flourishing community of faculty, students, and of chesed and community. Many of my community rooted in Jewish learning and parents. So many dedicated Ramaz supportive friends sit in this room today. tradition. Some 70 years after the Holocaust, parents and faculty became involved as They and others who could not be here we can listen to a story of survival from one first responders in these moments of today have not left my side during this of our own members, and we are privileged crisis or celebration. Think about it: all incredible journey and I thank them all. that our children - proud students in a Jewish we meant to do was simply express our It is my deepest wish that my children high school - return as living proof from congratulations or our condolences but will carry a similar torch, and even today Israel, Berlin and Poland that am Yisrael in so doing, we expressed our common I beam with pride watching them run chai. bond and our humanity. To date, Natan soup kitchens in Jerusalem, visiting and has responded to over 177 situations. supporting those in need, and opening Baruch hu. Dear God: We pray for Your We have celebrated and cried together as their homes to anyone that might need a continued blessing on this place, our beloved a community and in so doing, we have place to stay. Kehilath Jeshurun, and humbly ask Your become stronger as a community. Last but not least, I dedicate this providence in fulfilling our congregation’s I have been fortunate to follow this award to my partner and husband, the mission of dedication to Your service, the path because of my amazing family love of my life, Howie Shams, who Jewish people and the State of Israel, our starting with my parents and sister who teaches me every day how to be a better fellow citizens, and humanity as a whole. live the principles of this life each day. It person. Amen. is no coincidence that I married into the Thank you so much. Shams family, grounded with the values Page 14 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

AIPAC: NO GENERATION GAP HERE

This year’s AIPAC reporters are a mother and son duo who made the trip to Washington, D.C., to be a part of the 14,000 pro-Israel activists from all 50 states who attend the AIPAC Policy Conference. Here, they share their thoughts on coming together to help strengthen the U.S. - Israel relationship.

Robin Rothman:

AIPAC AS A PERSONAL LEGACY (Thoughts on the 2014 Conference, based on a longer article)

has opened windows of understanding between me and AIPACmy son, Adam. Thanks to this incredible three day conference, Adam has a much clearer idea of what makes me tick - a deep love of Israel that so moves me that I will not be silenced. He has probably always known of my staunch support, but AIPAC has given him a point of reference. Together we listened, learned, challenged and spoke out for the Adam Schwartzfarb, Ramaz freshman: safety of our beloved United States of America and our eternal homeland, Israel. alking into a room of 14,000 people may not seem like The primary objectives of the 2014 Conference were to much of an experience until you’ve actually done it. But W strengthen the U.S. - Israel relationship; to prevent Iran from where might you find 14,000 people wearing suits and ties acquiring the capability to build nuclear weapons; to promote advocating for a very important cause? AIPAC of course. In peace between Israel and the Palestinians; and to support security case you don’t know, AIPAC stands for the American Israel assistance to the Jewish state as well as a robust American foreign Public Affairs Committee. Started in 1951, AIPAC has been aid budget. supporting Israel-American relations for more than 50 years. Try to imagine a stadium-sized room with seating for 14,000 But it has only expanded and expanded from day one. In 1983 people and about 30 huge projection screens that fully surround my mother, Robin Rothman, attended an AIPAC policy the space, bringing you up close and personal with the speakers on conference where she estimates there may have been 400 the stage. The acoustics are bold and penetrating and each seat people. Today, there are more than 400 people just working for feels like you are 7th row center. In this immense and oddly AIPAC! intimate setting, AIPAC offers sessions that gives insight into the I have been lobbying on Capitol Hill since I was in people of Israel, their economy, their technology, and their role as Pampers, but many kids, teens, and adults do not even know the only democracy in the Middle East. We saw how Israeli what lobbying is. That is why the AIPAC Policy Conference has ingenuity has created some of the most cutting edge discoveries in such a substantial effect on people’s day-to-day lives. When the fields of missile defense, medical research and desalinization coming into AIPAC for the first time, you feel an overwhelming on the planet. They have also, through the most tragic of sense of community. (It’s almost scary.) Everyone just feels like experiences, become one of the world’s leaders in healing and they have been living in Washington, D.C’s convention center community building on the local level. Israelis and the Israel their whole lives. That community feeling is strong because Defense Forces have been quick to respond in crises far beyond everyone has something in common: The passion to protect their borders. They were some of the first responders in Haiti after Israel under all circumstances. Well, you might ask, how do I the earthquake, in Colorado after the mudslide, and they have know that all of the attendees had this strong passion? When been actively engaged in helping to rebuild a Chicago community you sit in a convention center for 10 hours a day, for three days that has been devastated by poverty, crime and hopelessness. straight, listening to professors, dignitaries, and other We were given sage advice regarding how to approach our intelligent forms of life talk for hours on end, you have elected representatives when it came time to lobby them. I sat commitment: Commitment to sacrifice three days of your with Adam and we discussed what - out of the dozens of breakout business, pleasure, or school and go out of your way to learn sessions offered-- was of the greatest interest to him. We chose about Zionism. Commitment to learning how to protect the breakout sessions on such topics as: The Israeli-Syrian Border: country we all love and cherish. Commitment to help and 1923-2014; Critical Collaboration: U.S.- Israel Missile Defense protect Israel to the best of your ability because of the three Cooperation; Domes, Arrows & Slings: U.S.-Israel Cooperation words that all of us grew up saying: “Am Yisrael Chai.” That in Joint Missile Defense; and a standing room only class on is the motto that I live by, and that is what AIPAC is all about. Financing Evil: Understanding Terror Networks and Their KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 15

Save Sunday, March 1 - Tuesday, March 3, 2015 thethe Date!Date! continued from previous page They are taken on tours to see the devastation left by constant Funding. Through what we learned, we were able to speak missile attacks, vulnerable borders and the memorials of those knowledgeably with our elected officials. It was important that whose lives were lost in the Shoah. These visits allowed our they see the strong commitment of American Jews to Israel. The government representatives to see firsthand the bright, shining future of a resilient people determined not only to survive but to better the world in the processs. The most electrifying session featured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He spoke of welcoming a two-state solution with full knowledge of the attacks and challenges that would lie ahead. Prime Minister Netanyahu “hoped that the Palestinian leadership will stand with Israel and the United States on the right side of the moral divide, the side of peace, reconciliation and hope.” Throughout his talk he was met with thunderous applause and numerous standing ovations. This year’s AIPAC message was and is of utmost importance. The world is presently facing its most historic challenges in the Middle East, and the Conference stressed that the relationship between the United States and Israel is “indispensable to securing the security of both nations.” AIPAC is committed to this. I am committed to this. And so Adam Schwartzfarb and his mother Robin Rothman: are the 14,000 people who attended the conference. Adam included. knowledge acquired was vital in our understanding of the challenges ahead as well as our ability to speak effectively to our representatives about our concerns. Many of our elected officials understand much of what we learned at AIPAC thanks to a fabulous program associated with AIPAC called the American Israel Education Foundation, where elected officials are invited to Israel on fact- finding missions. KJ DELEGATION: 150 STRONG. PICTURE YOURSELF HERE NEXT YEAR! Page 16 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN In Bloom on May 4

The Falk Auditorium was transformed into a floral wonderland on May 4, when over 150 This year the award was women attended the KJ accepted by Audrey Sisterhood Annual Lookstein in honor of her Luncheon, chaired by late mother-in-law. Jamie Chubak, Stephanie Katz, Jody Levine, and This, and all Sisterhood events, Samantha Podolsky. Each raise significant funds for the table featured a unique floral Sisterhood’s many charitable centerpiece designed by the programs that help people top florists in our in our neighborhood, the community and greater community, and neighborhood. The delicious Israel. brunch was catered by Foremost caterers. Music was provided by Ramaz alumnus Danny Hartig and his band.

Initiated at the event was Photo cr the Gertrude Lookstein

Award for exceptional edit: Photo Op service to the KJ Sisterhood, which will become a yearly presentation.

L’SHALOM L’VRACHA, SHLICHOT B’NAI AKIVA!

Dear KJ Community,

We cannot thank you enough for making this such a memorable year for us! For helping us with whatever we needed, for your warm hospitality, for all the new friendships, for showing your support and appreciation, and most of all - for letting us be a part of your community.

Thank you!

This year has been amazing - all thanks to you!

Keep in touch! Let us know when you will be in Israel Mali Brachya Noga Mark [email protected] [email protected] KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 17 UJA@KJ AROUND THE COMMUNITY!

at KJ has been engaged in advocating for government day busy this year! school dollars, the impact of the last several UJA Following years, and the commitment for the future. His Thanksgiving at Project Ore, a program inspiring words connected the importance of of the Educational Alliance, Tu leveraging government support for education B’Shevat at Jewish Home Lifecare, and in solidarity with the broader community. Pack it up for to benefit the To finish out the year, on May 7, seniors Metropolitan Council on Jewish from SelfHelp, a UJA-Federation beneficiary Poverty, all UJA-Federation beneficiary agency that addresses the needs of Holocaust agencies, UJA at KJ did not slow down survivors in New York City, joined the KJ in the spring! Lunch and Learn program and were treated KJ celebrated “UJA Shabbat” on to a performance by the Ramaz Lower April 5th, with new UJA-Federation of School choir under the direction of Daniel NY CEO and Executive Vice President, Henkin and Chaya Glaser. As always, the Eric Goldstein. Eric spoke about the visiting seniors enjoyed hearing the children work of UJA-Federation of NY, the sing, and even more enjoyed getting to speak important relationship between UJA- with them individually after the performance. Federation and the KJ community, and These wonderful events were made some of his plans and goals and he possible thanks to “UJA at KJ” chairs begins his tenure. Rebecca Feit, Abby Kaufthal, and Nicole On Sunday, April 27, Yom HaShoah, Meyer, and the amazing support of the KJ KJ came together with Park Avenue staff and community. Synagogue and UJA-Federation’s For those who would like to participate Families Division to serve a meal to in our next opportunity, please contact UJA at Holocaust survivors and learn about the KJ chairs: seniors’ experiences. A small group of Rebecca Feit teens and parents headed out to the JCC at [email protected], of the Greater Five Towns to participate Abby Kaufthal in the meal and hear stories from the at [email protected], survivors. and Nicole Meyer at Barry Lovell, chair of the Day School [email protected], Advocacy Task Force for UJA- or our UJA staff liaison, Rebecca Zimilover Federation, spoke at the Annual UJA at at [email protected] KJ Reception, held at the home of Judy or 212.836.1356 and David Lobel. Barry spoke about all We hope to see you all at future events! of the work that UJA-Federation is Photo Credit: Erica Cohen, UJA-Federation of New York

KJ SYNAGOGUE MEMBERSHIP: BE APART OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE

Contact KJ Executive Director Leonard Silverman at 212-774-5680 or [email protected] Page 18 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

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Youth Aryana Bibi D Ritholtz made certain that KJ children had a fun-filled year, E balanced by meaningful Jewish P programming. Her most recent successes were a Frozen movie T sing-a-long, a trip to Bounce A Trampoline Park, an excursion to cheer the amazin’ Mets R at CitiField, and two T well attended parent-child M minyanim that brought moms, E dads, and kids N together to Sunday morning services. T

The elegant backdrop of We are appealing to FIVESTORY provided a readers of this quarterly Bulletin luxurious shopping who are not members of the Congregation experience where a and receive the Bulletin in the mail. percentage of the proceeds went to the KJ Please contact us to confirm that you wish to remain on our non-member mailing list. This can Sisterhood. be done in one of two ways: call 212-774-5654 A special thank you to KJ or e-mail [email protected] and request that your member Claire Distenfeld contact information remain in our database. for her most gracious If we do not hear from you by August 1, we hosting, and to Elyse may remove your name from our mailing list. Act now so you do not miss out on keeping informed Efron and Joy Kleeger for about KJ programming and events! chairing this event.

Pictured from left to right: Elyse Efron, Claire Distenfeld and Joy Kleeger KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 19 THE 142nd YEAR OF CONGREGATION KEHILATH JESHURUN A RETROSPECTIVE 2013-2014

SPECIAL SHABBAT PROGRAMS Berkowitz, Kol HaNeshamah Scholar- wBook Review: The Watchmaker’s wSimchat Torah/Shavuot Student Divrei Learners Service in-Residence Daughter with author Sonia Taitz Torah Hashkama Minyan w”Here There is No Why” with author wAIPAC Policy Conference Women’s Tefilah Group Rachel Roth KESHER wHistory at Home with Rabbi Kesher Young People’s Minyan wWomen in Business & Women in wShemini Atzeret Lunch Alexander Kaye Intermediate Service Purim: ATimely and Timeless Message wZumba Classes wOperation L’Hitraot Israel Pesach Trip Teen Minyan with Rachel Kraus wNew Members Oneg wChevra Kadisha Seudah Shlishit Sepharadic Minyan wFrom the Hamburger to the Clinic: wUJA@KJ Chesed Projects wKJ Annual Dinner -ARABIAN NIGHTS How We Can Use Stem Cells Safely w”One Trek” Chanukah Concert wIsrael Bond Shabbat SHABBAT SCHOLARS with Dr. Martin Grumet wTot Shabbat wThe Yiddish Schmoozers wDr. Daniel Gordis w”The Israeli Solution: A One-State wSaturday Night Soiree at 18 Restaurant wLunch and Learn wRabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder Plan for Peace in the Middle East” wPurim Party for Kids wTorah Learning Coalition wRabbi Ronen and with author Caroline Glick wKesher New & Expectant Moms’ wChai Mitzvah Rabbanit Penina Neuwirth wConfessions of a Jewish Broadcaster Breakfast wSoul Cycle Women’s Learning with radio and newspaper personality wCooking Demonstration with Kim w/ Rachel Kraus SEUDAH SHLISHIT Zev Brenner Kushner wTefillin and Mezuzah Check GUEST SPEAKERS wThe Fascinating History and Present wWomen’s Shiur with Rachel Kraus wCommunity Clothing Drive wRabbi Mordechai Tokarsky, Founder Status of Australian Jewry with Rabbi wFamily Purity Shiur wToy Drive and National Director of RAJE Daniel Kraus with Yoetzet Halakhah Dena Block wRabbi Shlomo Riskin wRevealing Embedded Messages Within wShabbat Meals for New Parents BEGINNERS wRabbi Dov Fendel of the Sderot the Hebrew Word for Zion with Nick wGuys Night Out wJewish Youth Connection Hesder Yeshiva and Alon Davidi, Mayor Gura wSpring Luncheon wHoliday Workshops of Sderot w”Free Spirit: Growing Up On the wFriday Night Live! Service & Dinners wNicole Gruenstein, Ramaz Senior Road and Off the Grid” with author GUEST SPEAKERS wHebrew Reading Crash Courses wZiva Kramer Joshua Safran wRobert Sugarman, Chairman of the wNJOP Shabbat Across America wRabbi Asher Lopatin FILM SCREENINGS: Conference of Presidents of Major wSukkah Dinner Under the Stars wRabbi Yehuda Sarna wTurkish Passport Jewish Organizations wChanukah in the Park wRabbi Eliezer Rubin wIranium wRav Yosef Mendelevitch, former wPassover Seder wHank Sheinkopf SUPPER LECTURES: Prisoner of Zion wBasic Judaism Crash Course wStephanie Felder, Ramaz Senior wIran and the Threat to Israel with wRabbi Shlomo Riskin wCrash Course in Jewish History wMark Meirowitz Ryan Mauro, National Security Analyst wNaftali Bennett, Israeli Minister of wJewish Learning Institute wAlan Lehrer of the Clarion Project Economy and Chairman of the “Yesh wPurim Party w”The Past is Never Dead” with ” political party wSabbath Salon HOLIDAY EVENTS author Willard Oriol wElly Katz, Ramaz Senior wPJ Library Books for Kids wTeshuva Shiur wDr. Stephen Stowe Annual Shabbaton wRabbi Asher Lopatin wiLearn by Rabbi Saul Berman wSponsorship of Weekly Seudot Shlishit wRabbi Yehuda Sarna wShabbat Shuva Drasha wMonthly Chug Ivri wRabbi Eliezer Rubin YOUTH ACTIVITIES by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein wRabbi Marc D. Angel wTot Shabbat wSukkot Meals SISTERHOOD wDanny Ayalon, former Israeli Foreign wTrip to Hershey Park wCongregational Breakfasts for wHealth Initiative: Breast Cancer Minister & Israeli Ambassador to the wPurim Carnival Hoshanah Rabbah, Purim, Yom Genomics, Screening and Prevention US wHamantaschen Bake-Off ha’Atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim wChanukah Boutiques wDr. Tova Ganzel, Director of the Bar wFall and Spring Shabbatonim wPurim Mishloach Manot wShopping Event at Fivestory Ilan wOpen Gym Programs wShabbat HaGadol Drasha wSoul Cycle Memorial Ride wEric Goldstein, Executive VP and wShabbat morning groups by Rabbi Dr. Jeremy Wieder wFamily-Style Cooking with chef Kim CEO of UJA-Federation of New York wSuper Bowl Party wYom Hashoah Program Kushner wDr. Avivah Zornberg wTrip to Bounce Trampoline Park wYom HaZikaron Program wPre-Passover Wine Tasting with food wElazar Stern, Israeli MK and former wTrip to Mets Baseball Game wYom Ha’Atzmaut Barbecue & pairings with Chef Cleeman IDF General wBnei Akiva Sukkah Decorating Services wMuseum Tours of wRabbi Shlomo Brody, Dean of wBnei Akiva Sleepovers wShavuot Dinner & Tikkun Leyl THE JEWISH MUSEUM: Chagall: Love, Yeshivat Hakotel’s Overseas Program wMovie Nights War, and Exile wHon. Ron. Dermer, Israel’s wBnei Akiva Shabbaton MEN’S CLUB SOTHEBY’S :Important Judaica and Israeli Ambassador to the United States wBnei Akiva Ice Cream Party KIDDUSH DISCUSSIONS: Art Auctions with Sharon Mintz, John wRabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of wBnei Akiva Glow-in-the-Dark wWhy Israel is Winning Against Iran’s Ward, and Jennifer Roth Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Dodgeball Nuclear Program with Meir wSaffron and Rosewater: Songs and Menachem M. Schneerson, The Most wBnei Akiva “Snif” Youth Groups Javedanfar, Middle East Analyst Stories from Persian Jewish Women Influential Rabbi in Modern History wKJBL basketball league wAyse Kulin, Author of “Last Train to wAnnual Spring Luncheon, Dining by wKJSL softball league Istanbul” Design SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS wArab Spring or Arab Winter? with wSponsorship of Weekly Kiddushim wQ&A with Dena Block, KJ Yoetzet w Michael Makovsky, CEO of JINSA Preparations of Local Houses of Halakhah COMING NEXT YEAR: wThe Post-American Middle East with Mourning and Mourner’s First Meal wDaf Yomi Siyum David Goldman wShiva Etiquette lecture with Rabbi wSeymour Propp Memorial Lecture MORE GREAT KJ wThe Future of Catholic-Jewish Haskel Lookstein, in partnership with wYachad Shabbaton Relations - A Report on my Meeting Natan @Ramaz wBlood Drive PROGRAMMING! with the Pope with Dr. Adena wCollege Connection gifts wAnnual Synagogue Meeting Page 20 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

Hatzlacha Rabah SPONSORSHIPS ARE WELCOME to KJ Congregational Scholar To support synagogue programs, we invite prospective Kiddush & Seudah Shlishit Sponsors to contact Riva Gilah Kletenik, as she leaves KJ Alper in the synagogue office at 212-774-5670 or to pursue her Ph.D. after four years [email protected]. The base cost of a cake-and-wine Kiddush sponsorship is $350, to which is added the cost of inspirational Torah scholarship. of any extra catered food ordered through Foremost We wish her success in her every Caterers. Multiple Kiddush sponsors may, at their discretion and initiative, agree to share the expense of endeavor as she continues to make extra catered food, but every co-sponsor must pay, her mark in the Jewish separately and individually, the $350 base fee. Similarly, sponsoring Seudah Shlishit costs every co- community...and beyond. sponsor $250. To keep in touch with Gilah, contact her at [email protected]

JOSEPH TELUSHKIN REFLECTS ON THE REBBE

abbi Joseph Telushkin premiered his new book, Rebbe, at KJ on June 12 in the Falk Auditorium, at which time he shared his insights into the life and teachings Rof Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe. The publication of the book coincided with the 20th yahrzeit of the Rebbe, and the personal reflections shared by the author underscore the continuing and far-reaching influence of Rabbi Schneerson to this day. The lessons one can learn from the Rebbe and the Lubavitch movement are simple and powerful. So many things which seem obvious, such as the importance of empowering others, the need for non-judgmental love of one’s fellow Jew, the ability to disagree without being disagreeable, and the importance of using positive language. For example, the Rebbe questioned the use of the word “deadline,” which, has a negative connotation --the word death -- as opposed to using “due date” which has a more positive connotation since it is used most often when discussing a birth. The Rebbe felt that every act counts -- and that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing now. Rabbi Telushkin said that a good rebbe creates followers, but a great rebbe creates leaders -- and that is what the Rebbe did -- sending thousands of disciples across the globe to bring the light of Yiddishkeit to all Jews. Forty-eight out of fifty States have a Chabad. It is possible to travel to the most remote places and still be able to have a kosher meal or daven in a minyan, thanks to the shluchim.The same holds true with the Chabad presence on college campuses. These emmisaries offer spiritual strength and a warm welcome to all visitors, and the effect they can have is profound. The talk whetted the appetites of many in the audience to read the book and to learn more about this remarkable man. The program was coordinated by Rabbi Daniel Kraus, KJ’s Director of Community Education.

CREATE AN ENDURING LEGACY Having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah in 5775? Please consider participating

in the Congregation’s Endowment and Planned Giving Program, If you are celebrating a Bar or Bat through which you can create an enduring legacy Mitzvah at KJ between September 2014 and June 2015, please contact Riva of active participation in KJ. Alper in the synagogue office at 212- 774-5670 to reserve specific rooms for Contact Leonard Silverman at 212-774-5680 celebratory meals/kiddushes, and other or [email protected] functions. for information. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 21

MAY THEY GO HIGHER AND HIGHER

We extend a warm Mazal Tov to the following young members of the Congregation who participated in Advancement Day Exercises as they completed the Ramaz Middle School: MELISSA ADLER GABRIEL FISHER daughter of Marilyn and Greg Adler son of Nicole and Jeffrey Fisher SASSON LONNER grandson of Shirley Boyarsky son of Leora Tanenbaum REBECCA ARATEN and Jonathan Lonner daughter of Annette and Dr. David Araten ORLI FOUZAILOFF daughter of Ruth and Rafael Fouzailoff ANNA LOW ARIEL ATTIAS daughter of Lisa and Nathan Low son of Karine and Eric Attias NAOMI FREILICH daughter of KYLA MINTZ NOA-SARAH ATTIAS Drs. Stephanie and Jonathan Freilich daughter of Dr. Elizabeth Wallach and daughter of Karine and Eric Attias Victor Mintz AVA HORNBLASS JOSHUA BERMAN daughter of DYLAN MODLIN son of Sara and David Berman Dr. Chani Penstein and JJ. Hornblass daughter of Wendy and Adam Modlin grandson of Judy and Michael Steinhardt granddaughter of granddaughter of Leah and Barrie Modlin Ann and Hon. Jerome Hornblass SARAH BOLNICK LILLIAN PRAVDA daughter of Dr. Taryn and David Bolnick ABIGAIL HUEBNER daughter of Joy and Philip Pravda daughter of Dr. Dina and Marshall Huebner MAX BOYARSKY BRIANNA RUBINSTEIN son of Jennifer and Jonathan Boyarsky SARAH ISSEVER daughter of Esther and Kenneth Rubinstein grandson of Shirley Boyarsky daughter of Masami and Marko Issever JACOB SCHWAB NOAH BRILL ELLA JOFFE son of Ellice and Bradly Schwab son of Judy Abel and Michael Brill daughter of Ashley and Diane Joffe grandson of Mel Stein grandson of Shirley Abel MAX LINDENBAUM ADAM SCHWARTZFARB SARAH COHEN son of Ray and Matthew Lindenbaum son of daughter of Gila and Hon. David Cohen grandson of Belda and Marcel Lindenbaum Robin Rothman and Dr. Lanny Schwartzfarb

DARA DOFT HANNA SHOLES daughter of Suzanne and Jacob Doft daughter of Esther and Marc Sholes granddaughter of Arlene and Avrom Doft MARLEY STORCH JAMES DOFT daughter of Jody and Ari Storch son of Abby and David Doft grandson of Arlene and Avrom Doft JORDANA TEPPER daughter of Fran and Dr. Alex Tepper RAMAZ ADMISSIONS Should you have a child who will be of age to enter Ramaz in September 2015, the Admissions Office at Ramaz is open for inquiries. Please call 212-774-8093 or e-mail [email protected] to set up an appointment Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer.

Randy Krevat, Director of Admissions, THE RAMAZ SCHOOL E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 212-774-8085 Fax: 212-774-8072

Ramaz School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Ramaz does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies,admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Page 22 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN HIGH HOLY DAY SEAT RESERVATIONS NOW DUE KJ/RAMAZ ehilath Jeshurun will be holding High Holy Day services in the following CAME OUT Klocations: the Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kaufman Auditorium in the Ramaz Upper School, the IN FORCE Gottesman Center’s Falk Auditorium, and the Lindenbaum Gymnasium. The Beginners Service will be held in the Cayne Gymnasium at the Ramaz Upper ON JUNE 1 School, and the Sephardic Minyan will be held there in the Beit Knesset. High Holy Day seat reservation cards have already been sent to all FOR THE NNUAL congregants. We ask you to please return the card with your requests as A soon as possible, whether or not you plan to be with us this fall. CELEBRATE ISRAEL A HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICE PARADE UNLIKE ANY OTHER! Introducing a Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Service for those in search of a more informative and inspirational experience: K No knowledge of Hebrew Rosh Hashanah necessary morning services will be held on Thursday K Questions and Answers and Friday, September K Historical Overviews 25th and 26th at 8:00 K Great Kiddush following AM. Kol Nidre Rosh Hashanah services services will be held at K Traditional prayers 5:55 PM on Friday night, October 3rd followed by Yom Kippur services at and a modern message 9:00 AM the next morning. K Over 100 Shofar Blasts Services will be conducted at the For Information Contact: Ramaz Upper School’s 212-774-5678 THREE COMMUNITY MIKVAHS Cayne Gymnasium. or Morris and Ida Newman Beginners @ckj.org The Jacques & Hannah Educational Center Tickets only $60 Schwalbe Mikvah 60 East 78th Street No membership required! 419 East 77th Street (between 1st & York Avenues) Telephone: 212-359-2020 LEARN HEBREW IN TIME FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS! Our Crash Course in Hebrew Reading will have you identifying The Rennert Mikvah letters and sounds and give you the basics in time for Rosh Hashanah. at 5th Avenue Synagogue Taught by master teacher Sara Rosen, this class is perfect for those 5 East 62nd Street who have no background or as a review for those who wish to brush (just off Fifth Avenue) up on their skills. Beginning Wednesday, August 6th, at 6:30 PM Telephone: 212-753-6058

High Holiday Hebrew Refresh your Hebrew Skills in time for Rosh Hashanah! The West Side Mikvah Beginning Wednesday, September 3 at 8:00 PM 234 West 74th Street (West of Broadway) Classes meet at the Gottesman Center, 114 East 85th Street Telephone: 212-579-2011 Co-sponsored by NJOP KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 23 BNEI MITZVAH

JARED BLINKEN ELIZABRETH NEWMAN CORRE GABRIELLA SCHWARTZ Mazal tov to Susan and Robert Blinken upon Mazal Tov to Diana Newman and Isaac Corre Mazal Tov to Erica and Rob Schwartz upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jared, at mincha upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Gabriella, on Saturday, April 5, at Congregation Elizabeth, who completed Masechet which took place on April 17th, during Chol Kehilath Jeshurun, at which time he read Megillah and celebrated with a siyyum in the ha-Moed Pesach, in Jerusalem. Mazal Tov as from Parashat Acharei Mot and delivered a Ramaz Upper School Newman Education well to Gabby’s KJ grandparents, Sheira and Dvar Torah. This was followed by a Center, on April 5th. Mazal Tov as well to Steve Schacter. Gabby will be entering the celebratory Seudah Shlishit. In honor of his proud KJ grandparents Carol and Mel seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School Bar Mitzvah, Jared has created and will run Newman. Elizabeth will be entering the this fall. an event called Hope on the Snow, a day of seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School. skiing, snowboarding and ski racing to take place on Sunday, December 14th at Hunter Mountain, to benefit Sharsheret, a charitable organization which supports young women cuy kzn and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, cuy kzn facing breast cancer. Jared will be entering the eighth grade at Gateway Middle School.

EMMA VORCHHEIMER BEATRICE KLEEGER AARON BERGFELD Mazal Tov to Rachel and Dr. David Mazal Tov to Joy and Judd Kleeger upon the Mazal Tov to Alison and Sylvain Bergfeld Vorchheimer upon the Bat Mitzvah of their Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Beatrice, on upon the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Aaron, at daughter, Emma Rose (Rivkah Tziyonah) on June 8 when she delivered a Dvar Torah on Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, on Shabbat Yom Ha’Atzmaut at Congregation Shearith Megillat Ruth. Beatrice will be entering the morning, June 28th, where Aaron read Israel, at which time Emma delivered her seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School. Parashat Chukat, the Rosh Chodesh Haftarah, Dvar Torah, “Jerusalem: City of King and delivered a D’var Torah. Aaron will be David’s Dreams, City of Jewish Unity” as a entering the eighth grade at the Heschel multimedia presentation. In a chesed project School. related to her Bat Mitzvah celebration, Emma performed a piano recital for the patients and staff at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Emma will be entering the seventh grade at the Ramaz Middle School.

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When you think about a night out, maybe it’s time to opt for something other than a movie or a visit to the museum…. Think about something more meaningful - a way to bring your family together; a way to connect with our community more deeply; a way to enhance your religious and ethical engagement. Participate in KJ’s Chai Mitzvah cohort, led by Rabbinic Assistant Roy Feldman one evening a month! Not only is there stimulating study and conversation with Roy, participants also identify personal areas of growth, which they work on individually, focusing on learning, ritual and social action. Chai Mitzvah is perfect for people of all backgrounds and levels, Jewish knowledge, and engagement with the community. KJ members of diverse backgrounds have participated in this hugely successful program. All have found the experience meaningful and worthwhile. Chai Mitzvah is an excellent opportunity for self-discovery, to add strength to a marriage or to connect with a child becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, - and it is a great alternative to another mediocre movie or viewing the latest reality TV show. For further information, email: [email protected]

GEMARA FOR SENIORS! A picture is definitely worth a thousand opping off is a words... builders’ rite Theld when the last beam is placed atop a structure he 11th grade Honors Talmud class during its construction. was privileged to welcome to their On June 20, Tclass a group of senior citizens from before this significant event, the KJ Lunch and Learn on May 7. They members of broke up into chavrutot (study groups) and the KJ Rabbinate, studied text on the significance of the Land KJ and Ramaz of Israel in Jewish thought. Administrations, The students and “Lunch and Learners” architects, engineers, got to learn from each other and it was a and the Building Committee very enjoyable experience for all. It was a all signed the last beam great way to prepare for Yom Ha’atzmaut! of the Synagogue infrastructure. After topping off, numerous construction elements remain, including interior finish and most mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. We cannot wait to celebrate its completion next year!

Photo Credit Rabbi Yigal Sklarin Photo Credit Timothy Macy/FXFOWLE KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 25 In Memoriam

GLADYS BARUCH which will enable us to dedicate the doors PAMELA RECHTSCHAFFEN She came to our congregation only ten of our Main Synagogue in Ed’s memory. She remembered from whence she years ago, but she was quickly welcomed Ed was a splendid balabos who wanted came, from a Boro Park family of and became beloved by the many friends our shul and our school to thrive in its Holocaust survivors. She reflected the she made here. vision of promoting Modern Orthodox life. yeshiva education that she received in The loving mother of our gabbai, Dr. It was such a life that he and Hannah girls’ seminaries and she was very Larry Baruch and the macheteniste of modeled for their children and determined to see that tradition maintained Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, grandchildren. in her family. She was very proud that she Gladys was deeply devoted to the Jewish It was perhaps symbolic of the married a rabbi, Manfred Rechtschaffen. community. She devoted a major part of continuity in the family and its central role She gloried in her sons’ education in her life to Emunah Women of America and in his life that, during the shiva, two great Ramaz and she had great nachas from served as its President for a distinguished grandchildren were born. The Low seeing grandchildren in our school. She term. Together with her late husband, tradition carries on. was a fabulous mother and a doting David Baruch, she was a leading balabosta grandmother. in Forest Hills where she spent most of her JEANNE MALCOLM She suffered the last couple of years adult life. Her passion, however, was her Jeanne’s KJ connection complemented from a very difficult illness. She wanted family. She was a very caring and loving her long-time active participation at the nothing more than to live and she fought mother, grandmother, and great- Society for the Advancement of Judaism that illness heroically with Manfred and grandmother who loved nothing more than on the West Side. A legendary hostess, her children and grandchildren at her side. to shep nachas from those who loved her cook, and lover life, Jeanne’s 7 years of She had an unforgettable smile which she so and who reveled in her love for them. worshipping at KJ were distinguished by never lost even when her life’s strength her intellectual curiosity as a regular was ebbing away. EDWARD LOW attendee of KJ Beginners classes and a Pamela had great friends in our A member of the congregation for over Chai Mitzvah graduate. Her commitment community who rejoiced with her in the five decades, Ed Low was the patriarch of to her family, friends, the Jewish people, years of her happiness and joy and who a family of four children and thirteen and God evoked Ruth’s famous were incredibly devoted to her when she grandchildren, all of whom received a Day declaration (Jeanne’s Hebrew name was needed their support. Sadly, she was taken School education - almost all in Ramaz. Chana Ruth): “Wherever you go, I will go, from her family and her friends far too A past officer of KJ, Ed and his dear and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your soon, but she will be remembered as a wife, Hannah, always supported both KJ people shall be my people and your God woman who knew exactly who she was and Ramaz. Recently, they made a my God.” and who she wanted her family to be. magnanimous gift to the Building Fund

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We welcome everyone, members and non-members alike, to conduct KJ transactions online, using your preferred credit card. No convenience fee is charged. Should you take advantage of this secure online payment option, it is important that you let us wBar/Bat Mitzvah Program know exactly what you are paying for, w Jewish Holidays, so that we accurately process your Traditions & Heritage remittance. wFamily Learning Experiences wOne-on-one Hebrew Tutoring Thank you in advance for your generous support of our synagogue and Our Sunday Hebrew School is accepting fall enrollments for children all that it offers to the broader entering Kindergarten through Bar or Bat Mitzvah age. community Contact 212-774-5696 or [email protected] for more information. ....AND MORE! Page 26 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

WITHIN OUR FAMILY BIRTHS granddaughter of KJ members Shelley and MARRIAGES Mazal Tov to: Marty Kaufman; and Rose Elizabeth Deutsch, Mazal tov to: Laurie & Dr. Eli Bryk and Joyce & Daniel born to Crystal and Arie Deutsch and the Mindy and Dr. Jay Cinnamon upon the Straus upon the birth of a grandson, Charlie granddaughter of Claire Alpert. marriage of their son, Michael, to Ariella Cyrus (Shalom Ephraim), born to their children Hilary and Barry Ness upon the birth of their Pultman, daughter of Adeena and Yaakov Diana and Joseph Straus. third daughter, Margaux Simone (Sima Pultman of Teaneck. Mazal Tov to proud KJ Elizabeth and Jeremy Falk upon the birth of Margalit). Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandparents Audrey and Rabbi Haskel their first child, Charles Henry (Raphael grandparents, Drs. Vicky Deutsch and Gerald Lookstein. Yisrael). Mazal tov as well to proud KJ Platt. Wilma and Stephen Kule, upon the marriage grandparents, Vivian and Bernard Falk. Jaclyn and Gonen Paradis upon the birth of of their son, Jonathan, to Dana Gorodetsky, Dr. Naamit Kurshan and Michael Gerber their third child and second daughter, Vivian daughter of Stella and Alex Gorodetsky of upon the birth of their third child and first son, (Chava). Easton, Massachusetts. Ezra Chaim. Mazal Tov to proud KJ Natalia and Dan Raz upon the birth of their Rhonda and Jeffrey Luxenberg upon the grandparents Francine and Morry Gerber. first child, a son, Ethan (Eitan). marriage of their son, Matthew, to Rachel Dale and Saul Goldberg upon the birth of a Auralee and David Ring upon the birth of Daniels, daughter of Judy and Michael Daniels granddaughter, Mia, born to their children, their second child and son, Dylan (Akiva of Chicago. Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ Elyse and Benjamin Goldberg. Boaz). Mazal Tov as well to proud KJ grandmother Alice Smokler. Goldie and I. David Gordon, upon the birth grandparents, Rochelle and Michael Ring. Dr. Sydney Mehl upon his marriage to of a grandson, Avery Solomon (Avraham Uri Melissa and Jeffrey Schachar upon the birth Nancy Greenwald, daughter of Bernice Shlomo), born to their children Aviva and of their first child and daughter, Charlotte Rose Greenwald and the late Marvin Greenwald, of Daniel Gordon. (Rosa Yita). Delray Beach. Dr. Carin and Eric Gribetz upon the birth of Tali and Adam Tantleff on the birth of their Jessica Rackman and Rob Bernstein upon their third child and second son, William Jacob third child and second son, Eli Moshe. the marriage of her son, Matthew, to Gloria (Daniel Yehuda). Grace Weil upon the birth of a new great- Tawil, daughter of Michelle and Ely Tawil of Tami Rock and Joseph Halpern, upon the granddaughter, Alexandra Meira, to her Brooklyn. birth of their third child and second daughter, grandchildren Uriel and Leah Sturm of Harriet and Dr. Allen Radin upon the Rose Hava (Rachel Chava). Jerusalem. Lots of naches to grandparents, Drs. marriage of their son, Andrew, to Miri Rosen, Barbara and Manfred Joseph upon the birth Heshy and Esther Sturm of Toronto, parents of daughter of Ruth and Yitzchak Rosen of Kew of a great-grandson, Akiva Simcha, born to Uriel and children of Grace. Gardens Hills, New York. their grandchildren Rachel and Yossi Esther and Eli Wishnivetski, upon the birth Louise and Frank Ring upon the wedding of Friedman, the children of Paula and Dr. of their second child and first daughter, Kayla. their son, Joshua, to Elizabeth Dodd. Howard Friedman. Maureen and Jack Zaremski upon the birth Judy and Dr. Philip Wilner upon the Michele and Steven Kamali, upon the birth of their first child, a daughter, Dahlia Rebecca wedding of their daughter, Gabi, to Chaim of their second daughter, Annabelle Cate (Liat). (Dahlia Rivka). Grushko, son of Judy & Moishe Grushko of Gladys and Martin Kartin upon the birth of a May these children grow up in the finest Cedarhurst, Long Island. Mazal Tov as well to granddaughter, Emma Clara Weitzner, born to tradition of Torah, chupah, and maasim tovim. proud KJ grandfather Henry Wilner. their children Sarah and Shragi Weitzner. May the newlywed couples be blessed to Mazal Tov as well to the proud KJ great- BNEI MITZVAH build homes faithful to the traditions of the grandparents, Roz and Dr. Walter Weitzner. Mazal Tov to: Jewish people. Jamie and Philip Katz upon the birth of their Diane and Hon. Robert Abrams upon the Bat second child and first son, Asher Joseph Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Michaella, MILESTONES (Yitzchak Mordechai). Mazal Tov to proud KJ daughter of Rachel and Rabbi Ian Pear. Mazal Tov to: grandparents, Evelyn and Greg Katz. Anita and Jordan Abowitz upon their 50th Sharon and Howard Katz upon the birth of ENGAGEMENTS wedding anniversary. their second grandson, Jack Ronen (Yaakov Mazal Tov to: Maria Finkle upon celebrating her 99th Ronen), born to their children Amber and Sheila and Jeremy Chess upon the birthday. Jonathan Harris. engagement of her son, Joshua Levine, to Joshua Fishman upon celebrating the 50th Abby and Joshua Kaufthal upon the birth of Ahuva Goldstein, daughter of Zahava and Tzvi anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah. their third child and first daughter, Ella Julia, Goldstein of Woodmere. Mazal Tov as well to Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Lookstein upon (Esther Jana). proud KJ grandmother Paula Pilevsky. their 55th wedding anniversary. Rina and Zachary Kestenbaum upon the Roni and Dr. Robert Y. Pick upon the Rabbi Haskel Lookstein upon completing 56 birth of their second son and third child, Irwin engagement of their son, Ben, to Tonya years as the rabbi and spiritual leader of Oliver (Yisroel Chaim). Mazal tov as well to Rosenblatt, the daughter of Tzipporah and Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun. the proud KJ grandparents, Ruth and Gerald Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt of the Riverdale Kestenbaum. Jewish Center. COMMUNAL HONORS Jackie Leifert, upon the birth of a grandson, Grace Weil, upon the engagement of her Mazal Tov to: Reuven Nachum, born to her children Michal grandson, Netanel, son of Sara and Aryeh Weil, Brenda Bernstein and Rita Woldenberg upon and Rabbi Aryeh Leifert. to Bat-Chen Ohev Tziyon, all of Jerusalem. being honored at the Annual Memorial Sloan Hannah Low upon the birth of two great- May their weddings take place in happiness Kettering Hospital Volunteer Recognition granddaughters - Edith (Edie) Poppy Herbst, and blessing. Ceremony for their 35 years of devoted service born to Danielle and Stevie Herbst and the with the KJ Bikur Cholim Society. KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN Page 27

WITHIN OUR FAMILY Jacob Doft upon receiving the inaugural texts, and reconciling the profit motive with cum laude, from Yeshiva University. Daniel S. Och Investment Management our relationship to both man and God. Lindsay Rumeld, granddaughter of Brenda Division Award at a UJA-Federation of New Ronald Scheinberg, upon the publication of and Albert Bernstein, upon her graduation York Investment Management Division his book, The Commercial Aircraft Finance from Ilan High School for Girls in Deal, New Event. Handbook. Jersey. She will be attending the New School Wendy and Sholem Greenbaum upon being David Weingard, the Fit4D team, and their in Manhattan in the fall. the Guests of Honor at the Nishmat Gala partner HealthFirst for submitting a winning Max Schertz, grandson of Brenda and Dinner. proposal to Health 2.0’s NYC 2014 Albert Bernstein, upon his graduation from Reina Potaznik, daughter of Helen and innovation challenge. This program rewards HAFTR High School. He will be attending Daniel Potaznik, upon being honored with the healthcare technology companies for testing a Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh in Israel during the Herbert Harwitt Community Builder Award at technology prototype in a NYC healthcare coming year. the Mt. Sinai Jewish Center Annual Dinner. setting -- in this case, the ability to efficiently Alessandra Schertz, granddaughter of Judith Rudoff upon being honored at the mix and scale expert coaching with multiple Brenda and Albert Bernstein, upon her Annual Dinner of the Drisha Institute. engagement and education tools to help graduation from HAFTR Middle School. She Dorothy Tananbaum upon being honored Latino people with diabetes improve their will be attending HAFTR High School in the by The Jewish Education Project for her health. fall. exceptional leadership and passionate Tammie Senders, daughter of Debbie and commitment to strengthening Jewish life and ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. Shelly Senders, upon her graduation from fostering connections to Israel and the Jewish Mazal Tov to: the Azrieli School of Yeshiva University with community. Arona (Schneider) Berow, upon her a Masters of Arts. She has accepted a position graduation from Yeshiva University’s as a seventh grade teacher at Yeshivat , PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Wurzweiler School of Social Work, with a in Paramus, NJ. Mazal Tov, as well, to proud Congratulations to: Master’s Degree in Social Work. Arona was KJ grandparents Audrey and Rabbi Haskel Sandy and Dr. Robert April upon their son selected by her peers to be one of two class Lookstein. Daniel Lauchheimer receiving semicha from speakers at graduation. Jonathan E. Speiser (‘06), son of Dr. Yeshiva University. Michelle Marcus Dayan, daughter of Phyllis and Mark Speiser, upon receiving his Danielle and Jonathan Auerbach upon co- Jacqueline and Jeffrey Marcus, upon her Master of Science degree from MIT’s Media chairing The United States Holocaust completion of two master’s degrees, one in Lab. He plans to work for a technology start- Memorial Museum’s New York Next Early Childhood General and Special up in Cambridge, MA. Generation Event - Justice And Education from The Bank Street School of Twins Sophie and Emma Ward, Accountability After The Holocaust, where Education and one in Social Work from the granddaughters of Ellen and Sandy Ward, Dan Abrams from ABC News interviewed Columbia University School of Social Work. upon achieving national honors in the Benjamin Ferencz, U.S. Chief Prosecutor at Dr. Daniel Freedman, grandson of Janice WordMasters National Challenge. the Nuremberg Trails. Linzer and the late Saul Linzer, who recently Competing in the most difficult Blue Dr. David S. Ellenberg, son of Linda Ossad joined the Technion (in Haifa, Israel) as a Division, Sophie received a perfect score of and Robert Ellenberg, on being named Chief tenure-track faculty member and Viterbi 20, one of only 28 fourth graders who Resident in the Department of Internal Young-Faculty Fellow in electrical received that score nationally. Emma also Medicine of NYU. David was also selected as engineering. Previously, he worked as a CS achieved outstanding results with a score of a Johnson & Johnson Fellow through the Post-Doc and Physics PhD student at Cornell 19. Sophie and Emma are the daughters of Global Health Scholars Program, and will and studied at Stanford and MIT, as well. His Randi and Andrew Ward. work in Rwanda before beginning his chief research agenda combines physics and Elianna Sarah Wasser, granddaughter of residency. computer-science to explore new approaches Brenda and Albert Bernstein, upon her Lynette Koppel and Stacy Scheinberg for for ultrafast analog computation. He also graduation with honors from Muhlenberg their leadership of Met Council’s Ladies’ Day seeks to instill the entrepreneurial spirit in College. Out in support of Met Council’s Family Israeli engineering students, by bringing the Violence Program which provides global “3-Day Startup” program to Technion, CONDOLENCES comprehensive services to victims of family and by mentoring student teams for Our condolences to: violence, including crisis counseling and Technion’s BizTEC competition. Nava Bettinger, upon the passing of her short term therapy, legal advocacy, safety Sharon and Asher Levitsky upon their father, Saul Aboudi. planning and referrals for long term grandson, Zachery Markowitz, son of Lily David Debora, upon the passing of his assistance. Levitsky, being honored at a regional awards mother, Leah Debora. Dr. Mark Meirowitz, President of the KJ ceremony for academically advanced children Gloria Kobrin, upon the passing of her Men’s Club, who was a guest on Rabbi sponsored by The father, Arthur H. Bienenstock. Joseph Potasnik’s program on WABC AM Center for Talented Youth. Zachery is in the Sam Rascoff, upon the passing of his Radio 770 - “Religion on the Line” speaking sixth grade in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. father, Dr. Joel Rascoff. on the subject “Turkey and Israel.” Ariella Messing, daughter of Noemi and Dr. Judy Schwartz, upon the passing of Scott Shay upon delivering a lecture at the Daniel Messing, upon entering the Doctoral her mother, Elizabeth Schwartz. NYU Stern School of Business on the Jewish Program in Health Policy and Bioethics at Pamela Stern, upon the passing of her understanding of the profit motive, delving Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. father, Lawrence Goldwasser. into the ethics of business transactions Steven Perkal, grandson of Brenda and May they be comforted among all those generally as seen in scriptural and rabbinic Albert Bernstein, upon his graduation, magna who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem. Page 28 KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN

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Affiliate Presidents Weekday mornings…………..7:30 AM Sunday mornings……………..8:30 AM Stephanie Katz ...... President, Sisterhood Mondays and Thursdays……..7:15 AM Rosh Chodesh Weekdays…….7:00 AM Julie Kopel ...... Vice President, Sisterhood Shabbat mornings…………….9:00 AM Dr. Mark Meirowitz ...... Pres. Men’s Club Gealia Friend ...... President, Kesher EVENING SERVICES Margo Marans ...... President, Kesher Elizabeth Savetsky ...... President, Kesher June 29 - July 10...... 6:50 PM July 13 - September 19...... 6:45 PM DATES TO REMEMBER Office Staff Riva Alper ...... Administrator Friday, July 4 Monday, July28 Tuesday Night Services at 7:40 PM Rudy Arjune ...... Superintendent Morning Services at 8:30 AM Rosh Chodesh Av Fast ends at 8:45 PM Aryana Bibi Ritholtz ...... Youth Director Morning Services at 7:00 AM Myriam Bostwick ...... Director of Tuesday, July 15 Tuesday-Wednesday, August 26-27 ...... Communications and New Media Fast of 17th of Tammuz Monday-Tuesday, August 4-5 Rosh Chodesh Elul Dina Farhi ...... Executive Assistant Fast begins 4:25 AM Fast of Tisha B’Av (See schedule p.3) Morning Services at 7:00 AM Shira Felberbaum ...... Social Worker Morning Services at 6:50 AM Monday Night Services at 8:05 PM Hattie Murphy ...... Comptroller Evening Services at 8:00 PM Fast Begins at 8:09 PM Monday, September1 Esther Zarnel ...... Program Associate Fast Ends at 9:06 PM Tuesday Morning Services at 7:00 AM Morning Services at 8:30 AM