September 2019 | Elul / Tishrei 5779/5780 Volume 86 No.1

SEPTEMBER 2019 | ELUL / TISHREI 5779/5780 VOLUME 86 NO.1

RABBI’S NOTES INSIDE: by Rabbi Michael Mishkin ◾◾ Schedule of Services for High Holidays ◾◾ Brothers for Life Reflections from Israel ◾◾ Welcome Anya Morgulis Shalom Friends, After spending two months in Jerusalem, Tamara, This issue of the TBI Tablet Lily, Ben, Nathan, and I are full of gratitude. We are is sponsored by grateful to the TBI community, for giving us the time to be in Israel and for me to study there. We are grateful for Denise & Ken the delicious food in Israel—for Lily and Ben that spe- FALTISCHEK cifically means a restaurant called The Waffle Bar, Kosher in honor of the Bat Mitzvah McDonalds, and Magnum ice cream bars. For Tamara of their daughter and me, our appreciation of Israeli food encompasses a slightly wider variety. On a more serious note, we are grateful for the State of Israel, AVA where we connected with our Jewish past, present, and future. We feel blessed to be living in a time when we have a Jewish State, a place where Jews can immigrate, or visit, and experience a thriving Jewish nation, filled with moving religious experiences, exciting cultural events, and amazing technological advancements. This issue of the TBI Tablet is sponsored by Rabbi continued on page 2 Cheryl & Christopher ALBANESE in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son DYLAN

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Visit us online at www.tbiport.org Contact us at 516-767-1708 Rabbi continued from page 1 We are also grateful for the many wonderful welcomes we have received Temple Drive, Port Washington NY 11050-3915 since our return. T: 516-767-1708 F: 516-944-6461 Our tradition teaches us that there www.tbiport.org are many character traits we should possess, or work to incorporate into Rabbi our lives. One of the most important Michael Mishkin of those traits is gratitude. In Hebrew, Cantor Sharon Grainer it’s called, hakarat ha’tov, which liter- Cantor Emeritus ally means “recognizing the good.” Baruch Blum When we recognize and acknowledge President our blessings, we are more likely to feel Rita Shumsky thankful—thankful to God, and thank- Vice President, Ritual David Volpe ful to our family and friends for all of Vice President, Fundraising the good they do for us. When we are Steve Castar grateful, it can fill us up with positive Vice President, Administration feelings, because it helps us see our cups Louis Silfin as full (or half full), and it redirects us Vice President, Education Adina Kay-Gross and Eden Kasle away from the parts of our cups that Vice President, Membership are empty (or half empty). When we are feeling grateful, we are also more likely to Jen Latner thank other people for the good they do for us. Vice President, Communications Eric Letuchy When we wake up in the morning, the first thing we are supposed to do is Treasurer NOT think about what we’re going to wear, our to-do list, or our first cup of coffee Andrew Silver (although that’s important); instead, we are supposed to think about how lucky we Financial Secretary are that we woke up and that we have another day to live our lives, love our fam- John Teeger ily and friends, enjoy things that make us happy, and be productive. That is why Corresponding Secretary David Cooper the very first prayer we are supposed to say, when we wake up in the morning, is Recording Secretary called Modeh Ani. The prayer could have been written to say, Ani modeh (modah, Susan Levbin for a female), which would mean, “I am thankful.” But instead, it’s written Modeh Trustees (Modah) ani, which means “Grateful am I.” Why is this significant? Because the Alan Doubert Jack Mishan Mark Fridman Lane Palmer first word on our lips is “Grateful.” We should wake up and reflect on our gratitude. Sheryl Gordon Adam Smith That is the very first state, we should be in—a place of thankfulness. Halona Jaffe Mike Smolow Helene Hechtkopf Andrew Sollinger Going back to the topic of Israel, there are a lot of people in Israel and outside Laura Landau Scott Tashlik Israel that help make it thrive. One group I’d like thank are the soldiers in the IDF, Jenny Markman Alison White Jill Mellow the Israeli Defense Forces. The soldiers in the IDF risk their lives, every day, to keep Trustees Emeritus Israel safe in a very hostile neighborhood. However, it’s easy to take the soldiers for Elkan Abramowitz Joel Greenblatt granted — except during times of conflict — because they are behind the scenes. Saul Muchnick Nathan Alterman, a 20th Century Israeli poet and journalist was sensitive to the Sisterhood Presidents fact that the soldiers’ efforts could be taken for granted. Five months before the Alisa Schindler and Michelle Mondschein War of Independence, Alterman described the soldiers of the Palmach (the precur- Men’s Club Presidents Jon Brooks and Michael Nerenberg sor to the IDF) as “the silver platter, which [would] deliver the Jewish State to the Immediate Past President Jewish people.” It’s a beautiful image, but it’s also troubling because, when a valu- Matthew Engel able object is delivered on a silver tray, we think about the object, and disregard the Synagogue Director tray, upon which it sits. By using this imagery, Alterman is telling us, do not forget Cathy Seldin how the Jewish State will come into being. Do not forget the efforts, sacrifices, and Director of Education and Engagement Anya Morgulis courage that will be necessary to make the Jewish State a reality. The State of Israel Preschool Director formally recognized, thanked, and celebrated the efforts of the Palmach fighters by Diana Snaider opening up a beautiful museum in their honor/memory. If you have not visited it

TBI Tablet is published monthly by TBI. Submissions yet, make sure you put it on your itinerary for your next trip to Israel. must be received by the tenth of the month prior to the We, the members of TBI, have a special opportunity to say thank you to a group issue in which they will appear. of special IDF soldiers. On Wednesday evening, September 18, at 7:15pm, TBI is

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PAGE 2 | TBI TABLET SEPTEMBER 2019 PRESIDENT’S NOTES From Atlantic City to Port Washington By Rita Shumsky

Shalom, Or attend a Tot Shabbat with your kids! We have a Sunday I always loved Rosh Hashanah, morning Minyan. The High Holidays are coming very soon. it meant the new school year, new Join us for services with your family and friends to pray, and clothes, and spending time with my be with each other in our beautiful sanctuary. Rabbi Mishkin’s family and friends to celebrate the sermons are sure to be very insightful. We look forward to Jewish New Year. I grew up in Atlantic hearing Cantor Grainer’s beautiful voice leading our commu- City, New Jersey where there was a nity in prayer. Your fellow congregants will be chanting Torah large Jewish population and many syn- and Haftorah, always a delight. agogues of various denominations. On We have a wonderful and progressive Preschool under the the High Holidays, Atlantic City shut down because most of direction of Diana Snaider. The children always look like they the businesses had Jewish owners. The large and small Jewish are having the best time being at TBI. Our Religious School, hotels were open, before casinos, and many people came to led by our new Director of Education and Engagement, Anya Atlantic City for the holidays. The Boardwalk was almost as Morgulis, provides education about Prayer, Judaism, Tikkun crowded as the synagogues! Olam and Hebrew. In addition to learning about becoming a My family belonged to Community Synagogue/Beth Bar or Bat Mitzvah the children are learning what it means to Kehillah, a 2,000 seat Conservative Synagogue started in be a Jew. 1922. I loved going to services with my Grandpop Benny, Programs provided by the Library Committee, Sisterhood, not only could I spend time with him but I could also braid Men’s Club and the Social Action Committee are interesting his Tallit. My favorite prayer was Ein Keloheinu, and when and well received. Look for adult courses to be led by Rabbi we chant it now I think of him. I had my Bat Mitzvah Mishkin, Annette Kasle, Cantor Grainer and Rabbi Sharyn and Confirmation there. I felt so much a part of that Perlman. In early 2020 we will be bringing back Monte Carlo Congregation for so many reasons; family, friends, learn- Night and other fun activities for both adults and children. ing, the magic of the Sukkah, celebrating Simchat Torah and Of course there is the Purim Carnival and Passover and TBI’s Purim to name a few. favorite – the Gala! When I left Atlantic City I found it very hard to replace TBI is a special place for all of us. We all have our own “Community Synagogue.” It took many years before I felt reasons why we belong. For those not actively engaged, I that welcome, that comfortable and that spiritual in a syna- invite you to join us. We’re doing fun and meaningful things. gogue. I found my new home at Temple Beth Israel. And know that the wonderful members of our community As a Temple and community we offer so much. TBI is celebrate and support one another. In this way, congregations here for your life cycle events; Aufrufs, Weddings, Brit Milah, are like insurance policies. We need to invest in them even if Baby Namings, Funerals and Yahrzeits. Come welcome we’re not using them for periods of time. When we do need Shabbat with Naomi Less and Friday Night Live. Join us on them, we need to know that they are here for us. Saturday morning for Shabbat Services and stay for Kiddush. L’Shanah Tova to you and your families,

Rabbi continued from page 2 honored to host several former IDF soldiers. These soldiers For more information about Brothers for Life, please visit will be in the United States as part of a group called Achim brothersforlife.com. I hope you will be able to join us on L’Chaim, or Brothers for Life. Founded in May 2007, Brothers September 18th, to hear some of the stories from the soldiers, for Life empowers injured combat soldiers to help recently and to thank them for their service to Israel and the Jewish injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfill their dreams, People. and continue to serve and inspire others. The injured soldiers L’shalom, share their stories with one another and support each other. In this way, they help transform their trauma into healing. A Rabbi Michael Mishkin number of families from Port Washington has been hosting [email protected] small groups of soldiers from Brothers for Life, nearly every year for most of the past decade.

ELUL / TISHREI 5779 / 5780 TBI TABLET | PAGE 3 BAT MITZVAH OF Ava Faltischek

Mazal Tov Ava came into this world and our hearts on September 2, September Birthdays 2006 (the Saturday of Labor Day weekend) in classic Ava Graham Benjamin ��2 fashion–early and without much fuss or drama. The first Jack Rochelson ��3 grandchild for both of our families, she was instantly loved Liam Scheinthal ��3 and the center of attention. She won us all over, as well as George London ��3 the many people she would encounter, with her big, Dylan Katcher ��4 wondering eyes, her funny faces and little dances. Zachary Markman ��7 In keeping with Jewish tradition, we named Ava after Ethan Gewirtz ��8 a family member who passed away before she was born. Sydney Engel ��9 Her Hebrew name, Leah, is from Kenny’s grandfather Leon and her middle name, Ava Wand ��9 Charlotte, is after our beloved dog, Cherokee, who passed away while we were Edmund Picciuto ��10 only a few months pregnant with Ava. We often say that there are some aspects of Jamison Hershman ��10 Cherokee in Ava – the soulfulness found in her eyes and her calmness in certain Lila Hershman ��10 situations. As a baby, she also had an affinity for knocking over garbage cans and Jacob Glassberg ��10 wanting to stick her head in the toilet. We are so proud of the young woman Ava has become. Equally beautiful inside September Anniversaries and out, she is kind and compassionate, with a fierce sense of right and wrong and David and Louise Cooper how to treat others. She is a kind and caring big sister and friend, who is sensitive to Jonathan Konoff and Jill Mindlin others’ feelings and is almost never in a bad mood. And, of course, she continues to Mitchell and Meredith Schuckman make us, and those around her, laugh with her funny faces and silly jokes. Harry and Fern Cohen Ava is a courageous and determined young woman. She sets out on new Jeffrey Jakubiak and Aviva Poczter adventures and takes on new experiences with great enthusiasm. Whether is was Stephen and Jillian Lundberg horseback riding, skiing, or ice and field hockey, she fearlessly embraced the Lance and Sandra Pittman challenge to learn each new sport and contribute her passion to her teams. Seth and Michelle Mondschein She has a deep love of animals, especially all sea creatures, tigers, wolves and Jonathan and Allison White horses. It is this love that inspired her mitzvah project. Upon learning that dumping Mitchell and Jodi Rosen plastics in the oceans was harmful to sea creatures, she decided to support the Roy Schoen and Mella Behar Surfrider Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to Jonathan Gross and Adina Kay-Gross the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through Steven and Helena Eilenberg a powerful activist network. We are so proud that she shares our passion for Steven and Kimberly Roberts supporting not-for-profit organizations and hope she continues to do so throughout David and Deborah Shapiro her life. Steven and Stephanie Fried She is a voracious reader who, more often than not, we will find her with her Andrew and Janet Lavin head buried in a book. Ava has read her favorites, the Harry Potter and Percy Neil and Sylvia Blumstein Jackson series more times than we can count. She loves Percy Jackson so much that George and Aren Tung she has already co-authored two Percy Jackson sequels! Eric Lituchy and Gina Ezratty Ava is blessed with a wonderful sister Lily, both sets of grandparents, as well as a Eden and Katy Kasle large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins with whom she is very close and Steven and Wendy Gelman loves deeply. We are so grateful to our family as well as all of our friends for all of Mark and Marni Sanders the love and support you have given Ava always. Special thanks to Rabbi Mishkin, Cantor Grainer, Josh Blumenfeld and Ava’s We list all children’s birthdays up until the many teachers at TBI, both at the Preschool and Religious School, for all of their age of ten. We make every effort to include support and effort in Ava’s preparation. everyone, but if we miss your child’s birthday We look forward to celebrating Ava as she becomes a Bat Mitzvah. We are so or your anniversary we do apologize and ask proud of her and excited to see what she accomplishes in life! that you let us know as soon as possible so we can be sure to correct it.

PAGE 4 | TBI TABLET SEPTEMBER 2019 BAR MITZVAH OF Dylan Albanese Selichot at TBI Dylan was born on Father’s Day, 2006. We will never be Saturday September 21 able to top that present! From an early age, Dylan has made us laugh with his great sense of humor and his seemingly 8pm never-ending quotes. Dessert, Movie and He loves playing sports and is an avid sports fan. Dylan’s Discussion favorite sport to play is tennis, and you can find him on the tennis courts most days after school working to step up his game. Additionally, if you need someone to answer any and every possible question about the Mets or the Knicks, Dylan is your guy. As you can tell from the Knicks records, Dylan is loyal, not only as a fan but as a friend, brother, and son. Despite his pranks on his two older sisters, he has a big heart and can always be counted on. His favorite times are hanging out with his siblings, particularly his four-legged sibling Canyon. Dylan has a large extended family and enjoys family events, especially when he gets to see his nine cousins. Dylan works hard at school and knows that he is fortunate to have wonderful teachers, good friends, and the resources to succeed. So, for his Mitzvah project, he is purchasing and donating new school supplies to local kids through a program at the Sid Jacobson JCC. As the month of Elul draws to We are very proud of Dylan and for all of the hard work he has done for his a close, the mood of repentance Bar Mitzvah. We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Rabbi Mishkin and becomes more urgent. It is a time Cantor Grainer for all of their support and for working with Dylan to prepare to begin the process of asking for this special day, and to Cathy Seldin for keeping us organized and guiding us forgiveness for wrongs done to throughout this process. We are extremely grateful to our family and friends for other people. According to Jewish sharing this wonderful occasion with us. tradition, G-d cannot forgive us for sins committed against another person until we have first obtained forgiveness from the person we have wronged. TBI’S WELCOME BACK We will watch the Israeli film, Walk on Water and begin to ex- plore the process of forgiveness.

About the film… BARBECUE Following the suicide of his wife, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 • 4–6PM an Israeli intelligence agent is assigned to befriend the grand- children of a Nazi war criminal in order to track down and kill an FOOD, FUN AND FRIENDS— ex-Nazi officer who might still be WHAT COULD BE BETTER? alive. Pretending to be a tour- ist guide, he befriends the Nazi’s Join us for the Annual TBI BBQ. grandson, in Israel. The two men set out on a tour of the country Grills will be hot and the during which the boy challenges food will be delicious! the agent’s values

ELUL / TISHREI 5779 / 5780 TBI TABLET | PAGE 5 Peace, Love, Music & Hip Jewish Memories: Taking Stock of Woodstock Fifty Years Later By Mark A. Schneider, TBI Tablet Editor-at-Large

I wouldn’t call myself a hippie. Wallkill. However with weeks to go be- because it was a very rainy summer and I never made it to the Woodstock fore the festival, Wallkill’s politicos said the rain had ruined the hay. Michael Music Festival because that August no to the idea of thousands of hippies made a deal with Max to rent his farm 1969 weekend I was visiting the Anne descending on their town and cancelled for $75,000. Once again, the Bethel Frank House in Amsterdam followed the event. zoning board tried to bar the festival at by joining the crowds listening to music the last minute. Max wasn’t going to while hanging out at Amsterdam’s hip- take it anymore. His son Sam has said pie hangout on Dam Square. But as the that his father faced down the board 50th Anniversary of Woodstock three and said, “What are you planning to do days of peace and music momentously next? Are you going to try to throw me passed this summer, I couldn’t resist out of town because I am a Jew.?” reminiscing on that classic celebration The rest of the story, as they say is of the festival that attracted upwards history. The Catskills hosted Woodstock of half a million hip fans to a Catskills for three days and nights and it seemed dairy farm. like just about everyone showed up to My magical mystical memory mood enjoy the event. There have been docu- was classically set in motion during a mentaries, books, countless articles and recent visit to New York’s Metropolitan 50 years of stories and conversations Museum of Art. I stood in front of about Woodstock and the Woodstock Arnold Skolnick’s classic Woodstock generation. Max Yasgur’s farm was dove on guitar poster—for which he was ruined by the crush of a half million paid $15—and which was on display in Coincidentally, fifty years later, a attendees.A piece of his farm and his a wonderful Met exhibition titled “Play similar situation has occurred earlier this house is located on Yasgur Road is it Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll.” year as Michael Lang from the original now owned by Jeryl Abramson who is From that point, and with that poster Woodstock team tried to put together a hoping to turn her bit of history into a in mind, my Borscht Belt Woodstock Woodstock 50th golden anniversary cel- campground and with Air B&B’s help, anniversary memory played out as I ebration at Watkins Glen in upstate New rent out a room as well. Yes, the Max recalled following the intricate details York. The key financial backer and con- Yasgur name and Woodstock story are commemorating that three-day event. cert supporter this time around was an legendary. His cousin, Abigail Yasgur Co-creators and dreamers of what affiliate of the Japanese advertising giant wrote and illustrated a children’s book would become the Woodstock festival Dentsu, a marketing/advertising com- entitled “Max Says Yes.” His son, Sam, included Jewish musical studio, record pany that a few year’s after the original wrote a memoir called “Max S. Yasgur: and concert promoters Michael Lang, Woodstock event, I was associated with, the Woodstock Festival’s Famous Artie Kornfeld and Joel Rosenman. A and who I actually worked on building Farmer.” friend of Joel’s, John Roberts, bank- their American marketing, advertising How famous? One anecdote noted rolled the festival at first planning to and media influence and impact. that a number of years after Woodstock, build a studio in Woodstock because But back to 1969. Enter Jewish dairy Max and his wife Miriam visited Israel of the town’s association with Robert farmer Max Yasgur. With the 1969 sum- and met former Israeli Prime Minister Zimmerman, aka Bob Dylan. These mer calendar ticking and no suitable David Ben-Gurion. When Ben-Gurion fab four abandoned the studio idea and location in place, the promoters—with was told that the Yasgurs were from decided on an outdoor music festival nothing yet to promote—needed a Bethel in New York, he is reported picking the name “Woodstock” for savior. Michael Lang was sent to check to have said, “Oh, wasn’t that where their music fest because of its artsy and out a farm in Bethel, located west of the Woodstock was held?” musical cachet. But they knew that the Sullivan County towns of Monticello Peace, love and music to all. And a town of Woodstock was too small for and Liberty, that had been suggested to happy, healthy and hip L’Shannah Tovah what they thought could be as many as the promoters. Turns out, the timing to you and your family. Woodstock 40,000 attendees. They found an ac- was perfect. Max Yasgur needed money questions or comments? Please email me ceptable site near the Catskills town of to feed his cattle in the summer of ’69 at [email protected].

PAGE 6 | TBI TABLET SEPTEMBER 2019 Welcome Anya Morgulis, New Director of Education and Engagement

through the open windows and wafting engaging through doing, being, and ex- over me as I pass. What a beautiful cus- periencing Judaism. In order to do this, tom, to wish one another peace before we will continue to rely on talented and breaking bread together, welcoming the connected leaders, strong relationships, angels into our homes to bless us with a compelling and shared vision, and the peace for this time we set aside each resources to bring this vision to life. week. These walks gave me the oppor- I chose Temple Beth Israel because tunity to take in what Jerusalem has to I could tell very quickly that this was offer at all times, but we are sometimes a place that would value inclusiv- too busy to notice: the old combined ity, would praise creativity, would be with the new; the familiar embracing unafraid of taking risks, and would the unique; the Chassid and the hipster be bold in pursuit of growth. I feel so As I reflect on my first several days in acknowledging one another all cross blessed that TBI chose me back, and am the role of Director of Education and paths here, on the streets of Jerusalem. thrilled for all that is to come. I look Engagement, I’m filled with thoughts of As I enter this new role, I look for- forward to getting to know each of you community. One of my favorite things ward to the community embracing these as we embark on this journey together, to do on a Friday night in Jerusalem was opportunities for crossing paths with all so I ask that you please reach out to me, just to walk the streets. Seeing people that there is to offer in Jewish educa- stop by and say hello, send me an email walking to and from shul, carrying tion today. Working to form kesher, or a ([email protected]) or give me a call yummy treats on their way to friends or connection, between our learners, their (516-767-1708 ext. 15). We can only family for a meal, and my very favorite, families, the educators, the texts, and move forward together, so I’m excited hearing the familiar melody of Shalom traditions will remain a priority. We will to get to know everyone on a personal Aleichem being sung, the notes floating also continue to seek opportunities for level.

Temple Beth Israel and The Community Synagogue invite you to an up close and personal evening with:

INJURED ISRAELI SOLDIERS BROTHERS FOR LIFE HELPING INJURED ISRAELI SOLDIERS

Come hear their powerful stories and learn about this incredible brotherhood!

Temple Beth Israel, Port Washington Wednesday, September 18 at 7:15pm (Dessert Reception following)

Brothers for Life is a non-profit organization, created and run by disabled Israeli officers, that provides critical and immediate help to injured Israeli combat soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the Jewish people.

Families from our synagogues have been hosting these young men since 2008. After just 8 or 9 days, these relationships become lifelong friendships. During the delegation many soldiers have life-changing realizations about their lives and futures.

For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Dori Fishbin at [email protected] or Alyssa Greenberg at [email protected]

ELUL / TISHREI 5779 / 5780 TBI TABLET | PAGE 7 Preschool News By Diana Snaider, Preschool Director

Summer teaching in room 5 with Miss Brooke. This summer went by so fast and the Along with Miss Brooke being a 2’s TBI Summer program was a blast. The assistant, she will also be teaching 2’s separation camp had so much fun. STEAM and working the aftercare They played in the sprinklers, water program. Miss Stephanie will be table and sand box, played on our new teaching the 2’s in room 4 with Miss playground, and did lots of arts and Debbie. Everyone looks forward crafts. They made new friendships and to helping our 2’s transition into they are excited to be together this preschool. Don’t forget to look out for new school year. Our 3’s had a ton of monthly updates about the creative and • TWOgether friends…our new fun as well. They enjoyed continuing innovative activities happening in our partial separation class for those their time together and look forward to STEAM lab with Miss Brooke. turning 18 months by September. September. They ended their summer This year marks our first anniversary You can get more information on with a fun circus day with Miss Lisa in that our students are enjoying our new our website or visiting or calling the music class. They walked the tight rope, playground! preschool office. used the tricycles to move around cones, • Music for Aardvarks...a rockin’ good hula hooped and sang songs! Our Youngest Members time for kids age 4 months to 4 We haven’t forgotten about the youngest years. It’s a jingle jamming, drum Our New School Year members of our TBI family – our drumming hullabaloo your kids will We are so excited to be back in school infants and toddlers. We are offering love! For more information or to with our new teachers and old and new 3 Grownup and Me classes for you to register go to www.liqaardvarks.com friends! Rosh Hashanah is later this choose from. year so it gives us plenty of time to get For more information about any of the settled into our new routines and learn • First Friends...a traditional grownup great events or classes, please call the so much about the New Year. and me program that introduces preschool office 516-767-1708 ext. 7 or children to “school” while both send an email to [email protected] New this school year grownup and child make new We wish all of you and your families We are excited to have two toddler friends. Wednesdays at 9:30- a Shanah Tovah – best wishes for a classes this year. Miss Kristen will be 10:30am or 10:45-11:45am. healthy and happy New Year!

PAGE 8 | TBI TABLET SEPTEMBER 2019 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Selichot Saturday,Days September 21 8:00pmof Dessert,Awe Movie & Discussion Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 29 6:45pm Mincha/Ma’ariv Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Monday, September 30 8:30am Shacharit 4:00pm Mincha/Tashlikh (Sunset Park) 7:30pm Ma’ariv (TBI) Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Tuesday, October 1 8:30am Shacharit 6:45pm Mincha/Ma’ariv Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, October 8 5:45pm Mincha 6:00pm Kol Nidrei (prompt) Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 9 8:30am Shacharit 11:00am Yizkor (time approx.) 4:00pm Mincha/Neilah 7:10pm Shofar Erev Sukkot Sunday, October 13 No Service Sukkot 1 Monday, October 14 9:30am Sukkot Service Sukkot 2 Tuesday, October 15 9:30am Sukkot Service Shimini Atzeret Monday, October 21 9:30am Service 11:00am Yizkor (time approx.) Simchat Torah 6:30pm Simchat Torah Service Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 22 9:15am Simchat Torah with Hatan Torah and Kallat Torah: Scott and Jenny Markman

TBI Youth Services Multiday High Holiday service options and childcare are available with programming specifically designed to inspire your children! Please, be our guests as we reflect on the past year and welcome a wonderful new one! Children’s Services Guide All children’s services begin at 10:30am Rosh Hashanah 1 Monday, Sept 30 / RH 2 Tuesday, October 1 / Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 9 Tot Services (Preschool–K) (with an adult) RH 1, 2 and YK Mini Minyan (1–3 grades) (adults welcome, but not required) RH 1, 2 and YK Jr. Congregation (4–7th grades) RH 1, 2 and YK Teen Service (8–12th grades) RH 1, and YK Babysitting 10:00am–1:00pm (Ages 2-6) RH 1, 2 and YK No tickets needed for Children’s Services and tickets for General Services are complimentary for Preschool Families.* To reserve your tickets and or to register for babysitting, please call 516-767-1708 ext. 9 or stop by the TBI office. *Complimentary HH tickets are available to Preschool Families during the course of their oldest child’s enrollment in our Preschool, for a maximum of three years, culminating when that child graduates. Tickets remain available for purchase by TBI Preschool Families as needed. Tickets: $110/pp for all HH services / $55/pp perday.

ELUL / TISHREI 5779 / 5780 TBI TABLET | PAGE 9 September 2019 Elul/Tishrei 5779/5780

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 29 Tamuz 2 1 Elul 3 2 Elul 4 3 Elul 5 4 Elul 6 5 Elul 7 6 Elul

6:30 Service & FNL with Naomi Less 9:30am Service 7pm PS Parent Oneg Ava Faltischek Bat Mitzvah Ava 9:00am Minyan Labor Day Orientation 9am PS Welcome Back CL: 7:10pm Faltischek 8 7 Elul 9 8 Elul 10 9 Elul 11 10 Elul 12 11 Elul 13 12 Elul 14 13 Elul 9:30am Service 9:00am Minyan Bar Mitzvah Sheni: 9:00am RS Hilton Silver Welcome Back 6:30pm Bar Mitzvah 12:30 Family Fun Day 8:00pm Exec. Bd Mtg 4pm RS CL:6:50pm Dylan Albanese 15 14 Elul 16 15 Elul 17 16 Elul 18 17 Elul 19 18 Elul 20 19 Elul 21 20 Elul

9:30am Service 8:00pm Selichot: 9:00am Minyan 4pm RS 7:15pm Brothers for Service: 6:45pm Movie: Walk on Water, 9:00am RS 8:15pm BOT Mtg Life Program CL:6:38pm Dessert & Discussion 22 21 Elul 23 22 Elul 24 23 Elul 25 24 Elul 26 25 Elul 27 26 Elul 28 27 Elul

9:00am Minyan 9:00am RS 4:00pm Welcome Back 6:45pm Service BBQ 5pm PJ Library 4:00pm RS CL:6:26pm 9:30am Service 29 28 Elul 30 1 Tishri 1 2 Tishri 2 3 Tishri 3 4 Tishri 4 5 Tishri 5 6 Tishri

9:00am Minyan Erev Rosh Hashanah 8:30am Rosh 8:30pm Rosh 6:45pm Service 6:45pm Service Hashanah Day 1 Hashanah Day 2 CL: 6:14pm 9:30am Service A Gratifying Winter Experience Condensed from an article by Marcia Bercov, CAARI Volunteer

Instead of spending escaping to Florida be trimming underbrush to help getaway from two to six weeks Israel is or Arizona in the Winter, Canadians and prevent the spread of fires or helping the place to be to sightsee, volunteer Americans are joining CAARI (Canadian to rebuild a stone wall in the manner and meet other retirees. and American Active Retirees in Israel) it was constructed hundreds of years for volunteer programs in Israel in ago. A Speaker’s Forum consists of January and February. The program has journalists, author, politicians and several components: touring the country, people with an interesting story. One a speaker’s forum and community service year a farmer spoke about his olive trees which takes place in Tel Aviv. As part of and his production of olive oil and the its affiliation with JNF, Forest Days are expansion of an entire product line of held in different JNF forests throughout olive oil based products. the country. Touring Israel range from a variety of For Marcia Bercov, one of the sites, from an artist village in Ein Hod most meaningful parts of her CAARI to Beit Ruth a village for girls who can’t experience was the privilege of working live at home. CAARI volunteers have in the forests. Once a week CAARI also traveled to visit Shimon Keinan a volunteers travel to an area are handed shofar maker, who uses horns from a One of TBI’s own Joan Hulkower, CAARI work gloves, tools and receive an variety of animals. volunteer during Forest Service Day planting orientation of what to do. They can If you are looking for a winter a tree.

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THE BAM (BE A MENSCH) FUND Beverly Taubel wishes condolences to Eric May wishes condolences to Arnie Beverly Taubel wishes mazel tov to Alina Heller on the loss of her beloved Rynston on the loss of his beloved Letty and Jerry Roberts on their 58th mother Berthe Odnoposoff. wife Estelle. anniversary! Sondra Winder in honor of Cathy Joan Hulkower wishes condolences to Beverly Taubel wishes Lenny and Artie Seldin recipient of Hadassah’s Myrtle the Rynston and Lobel families on the Holland happy anniversary! Mazel Wreath. loss of Estelle Rynston beloved wife, tov! The Grabiner family in honor of the mother and grandmother. Beverly Taubel wishes yasher koach to marriage of Matt Greenblatt and Rita Shumsky on her Haftarah! Well Brooklyn Snow...Mazel tov! THE CANTOR’S Done! Mindy and Sean Mintz wish DISCRETIONARY FUND Amy and David Kornblau wish condolences to Susie Orenstein and Bob and Karen Farkas in loving condolences to Alina Heller and her the Sollinger family on the loss of memory of Renee Rubinson beloved family on the loss of her beloved Martha Orenstein, beloved mother of sister of Karen. mother Berthe Odnoposoff. Susie. THE KIDDUSH LUNCH FUND Joan and Daniel Konas in loving Matt and Ilana Engel wish their Jack and Susan Genicoff in loving memory of Arthur Hyman, beloved condolences to Beth Ain and family memory of Aaron Genicoff, beloved brother of Joan. on the loss of her beloved mother Gail father of Jack. Heidi and Michael Jaffe in loving Levine memory of Philip Held, beloved Jay Silverman and Robin Serinsky wish THE LIBRARY FUND grandfather of Heidi Jaffe. condolences to Susie Orenstein and Diane and Steve Greenlick in loving Beverly Taubel in loving memory of family on the loss of her beloved memory of Betty Polsky, beloved David Taubel, her beloved brother- mother Martha Orenstein. mother of Diane Greenlick. in-law. Peter and Susan Stein wish Mazel tov to Sandra and Stephen Marcus wish Nancy and Jay Feldman in loving the Greenblatt family on the marriage condolences to Felicia Rosen and memory of Celia Tobias, beloved of Matthew Greenblatt and Brooklyn family on the loss of Sheldon Rosen, mother of Nancy. Snow. beloved father of Felicia. Sondra Winder in honor of Rabbi Peter and Susan Stein wish condolences Barbara and Bert Taffet wish Sharyn Perlman for her being such a to Beth Ain and family on the loss condolences to Alina Heller mensch and her teachings. of Beth’s beloved mother Gail Seidel and family on the loss of Berthe Joan and Daniel Konas in loving Levine. Odnoposoff, beloved mother of Alina. memory of Myron Hyman, beloved Mindy and Sean Mintz wish mazel tov Sandra and Stephen Marcus wish brother of Joan. to Paula Kaminsky Davis on the birth condolences to Alina Heller and her Lisa Naiburg and Dan Kisch in loving of her grandson Zachary Marcus! family on the loss of her beloved memory of David Naiburg beloved Mindy and Sean Mintz wish mazel tov mother Berthe Odnoposoff. father of Lisa. to Murph Singer and Linda Galler on Barbara and Bert Taffet in loving Letty and Jerry Roberts in loving the birth of their granddaughter Rose memory of Evelyn Frankel, past memory of Letty’s beloved brother Dr. Evelyn. president of TBI Sisterhood. Meyer Kaplan. Mindy and Sean Mintz wish Bob Epstein and Beth Hisler wish Letty and Jerry Roberts in loving condolences to The Rynston and condolences to Alina Heller and her memory of Letty’s beloved father Lobel families on the loss of Estelle family on the loss of her dear mother Joseph Kaplan. Rynston. Berthe Odnoposoff. Beverly Taubel wishes condolences to Mindy and Sean Mintz wish Bob Epstein and Beth Hisler wish good the Rynston and Lobel families on the condolences to the Grauer family on health to Ronnie Peshkin. loss of Estelle Rynston beloved wife, the loss of Karen’s beloved mother Barbara and Bert Taffet in honor of mother and grandmother. Lorraine Esrick. Hilton Silver’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah. Mindy and Sean Mintz wish mazel THE BUILDING FUND Mazel tov! tov to Jon and Allison White on the Speedy recovery and continued good Mindy and Sean Mintz wish engagement of their son Isaac to Kara health to Scott Miller...Sondra condolences to Alina Heller Krakower. Winder. and family on the loss of Berthe Eric May wishes Bob Farkas a speedy Susan and Richard Levin wish Odnoposoff, beloved mother of Alina. recovery, and continued good health. condolences to Alina Heller on the passing of her beloved mother Berthe Odnoposoff.

ELUL / TISHREI 5779 / 5780 TBI TABLET | PAGE 11 THE MAHZOR FUND Beth, Richie and Delayna Adams wish The Jackman family wish their Martin and Rae Smolowitz in loving their condolences to the Schuckman condolences to Susie Orenstein memory of Felix Smolowitz, beloved family on the loss of Marsha and family on the loss of Martha father of Martin. Schuckman Orenstein beloved mother of Susie. Rae and Marty Smolowitz in loving Gary Weiss wises condolences to the The Jackman family wish their memory of Harry Jacobson, beloved Schuckman family on the loss of condolences to Beth Ain and family father of Rae. Marsha Schuckman, beloved sister of on the loss of Gail Levine beloved The Greenblatt family in loving memory Mitch. mother of Beth. of Cecile Teebor. The Adams family wish condolences The Palmer family in loving memory of The Brezel family in loving memory of to Mitch Schuckman and family on Mark Palmer, beloved father of Lane. Henry Brezel. the loss of his beloved sister Marsha The Friedman family in loving memory The Silver and Lazarovic families in Schuckman Klein. of Rita Kent, beloved step-mother of loving memory of Bella Temer. Aida Charnapolsky in loving memory Alison Kent Friedman. of Miguel Charnapolsky, her beloved THE PRESCHOOL FUND father. THE SOCIAL ACTION FUND Mark and Doris Novick wish The Konas Family in honor of Rabbi Cindy and Les Shafranek in honor condolences to the Rynston and Lobel Mishkin of Gail Mancher becoming a Bat families on the loss of Estelle Rynston. Susan Isaacs and Elkan Abramowitz in Mitzvah. Mazel tov! Sondra Winder in honor of Gail THE RABBI’S loving memory of Eva Asher, beloved grandmother of Susan. Mancher becoming a Bat Mitzvah. DISCRETIONARY FUND The Golub family in loving memory Susan Isaacs and Elkan Abramowitz in of Sidney Golub, beloved father of loving memory of Irene Taxerman, Daniel. beloved aunt of Elkan. The Religious School: Sherrie and Michael Pollack in loving memory of Sidney Felscher, beloved father of Sherrie.

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Honor someone’s simcha, express sympathy, or wish someone refuah shlema by Sincere condolences to Lisa Rynston- making a contribution to Sisterhood, and a card will be sent on your behalf. For a Lobel on the loss of her beloved mother minimum contribution of $10.00, you can choose from the Building Beautification Estelle Rynston Fund (BBF), Flower Fund (FF), School Equipment Fund (SEF), Torah Repair Board and Officers WLTF Fund (TRF), or the Women’s League Torah Fund Campaign (WLTF). JNF Tree Sisterhood WLTF certificates are available for a minimum contribution of $18.00. Please e-mail Deborah Brooks at [email protected] and send your contribution (payable to Mazal tov to Denise and Kenneth TBI Sisterhood) to TBI, c/o Deborah Brooks. Faltischek on their daughter Ava becoming a Bat Mitzvah Sincere condolences to Jeff Lichtenstein Sincere condolences to Mitchell Board and Officers WLTF on the passing of his beloved mother Schuckman on the passing of his Eleanor and Victor Himel FF Gloria Witt Lichtenstein beloved sister Marsha Klein Joan Hulkower BBF Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Mazal tov to Sheryl and Christopher Sincere condolences to Ray Mills on the Sincere condolences to Beth Ain on the Albanese on their son Dylan becoming passing of his beloved mother Lenore loss of her beloved mother Gail Seidel a Bar Mitzvah Mills Levine Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Eleanor and Victor Himel FF Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Joan Hulkower BBF Sisterhood WLTF Sincere condolences to Susan Rubin Sincere condolences to Susie Orenstein on the passing of her beloved mother on the loss of her beloved mother Florabelle Robinson Martha Orenstein Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Thank you… to Louise Cooper and Susan Sincere condolences to Felicia Rosen Sincere condolences to Karen Grauer on Levin for making homemade on the passing of her beloved father the loss of her beloved mother Lorraine chicken soup for all those Sheldon Rosen Esrick congregants in need of some Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Jewish Penicillin. Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF

Sincere condolences to Janet Landau Sincere condolences to Arnold Rynston on the passing of her beloved brother on the loss of his beloved wife (and Andrew Way long-time TBI member) Estelle Rynston Board and Officers WLTF Board and Officers WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Sisterhood WLTF Sincere condolences to Alina Heller In loving memory of Harvey Shevrin on the passing of her beloved mother Scott Shevrin Berthe Odnoposoff Board and Officers WLTF Sisterhood WLTF

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