There is a place for you at Beth El. We Belong Together. Beth El Newsletter April (Nissan/Iyar) and May (Iyar/Sivan) 2020—5780
IN THIS ISSUE: Celebrate 25 Years Rabbi Aaron & Helene PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PAGE 2 Krupnick CLERGY CORNER PAGE 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PAGE 5 Thursday, April 23 DAILY MINYAN TIMES PAGE 6 6:15pm PASSOVER SCHEDULE PAGE 7 Dinner & Comedy Show IN MEMORIAM PAGE 8 bethelsnj.org/tribute MAZEL TOV MESSAGES PAGE 9 Honorary Chair: B’NAI MITZVAH PAGE 10 Marvin Samson SECURITY UPDATE PAGE 12 Presenting Sponsor: APRIL HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 14 Marvin Samson Foundation MAY HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 15 Title Sponsor: Jeff & Tracy Brown and Sid & Sandy Brown PASSOVER INFORMATION PAGE 17 Premier Sponsors: CONTRIBUTIONS PAGES 23-25 Donna & Rick Forman and Family Eva & Marvin Schlanger “Your warmth, compassion, and friendship are among the few constants in this ever-changing world; thank you!” - Marvin Samson
“Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure!” - Eva & Marvin Schlanger
We are proud of our delegation of adults We look forward to entertainment by Avi Liberman! and teens who lobbied for Israel Avi’s quirky style has made him a favorite in comedy at the AIPAC Policy Conference in clubs from Los Angeles to New York. Born in Israel, Washington, D.C. Am Yisrael Chai! Liberman has performed stand up comedy on CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Make Me Laugh, as well as NBC's Friday Night.
Sunday, September 13, 2020 Hundreds of volunteers of all ages Beth El 100 Kick-Off Event packaged goods and foods, made sandwiches and blankets, and more at our Everyone is invited! annual MLK Day of Service! www.bethelsnj.org Congregation Beth El April—May 2020 1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE Karen H. Schlessel By David Backal, Co-Chair
President Thank you! Thanks to all of our congregants and our entire Beth El My family feels very fortunate to be Family for your participation in our part of our wonderful, warm Beth El Sulam for Strategic Planning initiative community. Our connection began in partnership with United Synagogue when our 23-year-old daughter, for Conservative Judaism (USCJ). We began this process Zoe, was in the Early Childhood just over a year ago and have been extremely productive Center. Dave and I made an in developing our shul’s vision and creating a path for all appointment with Rabbi Krupnick who call Beth El home. to learn more about him and Beth Over the past year we have engaged such a large group of El. As we walked into the building, I carried Zoe in my our members for their participation from input to analysis, arms. She immediately spotted Rabbi Krupnick far down from development to practice, and from conversation to the hallway. Zoe wrestled out of my arms, and sprinted activity. This entire process is a combined effort between congregants, clergy and staff. toward Rabbi Krupnick, shouting his name until he We began by creating our Steering Committee which scooped her up. Dave and I looked at each other and enabled us to map out our next 15-18 months and monitor knew we found our home. our progress. This included Community Conversations Zoe, like my mother, Sybil, of blessed memory, has held at Beth El and at our member’s homes, and always been an excellent judge of character. Zoe took conducting a congregational-wide survey. Through both, her time to decide if she liked someone. She certainly this equated to hearing from almost 500 individuals. This wouldn’t run to many people – so it was clear, Rabbi number well exceeded the expectations set forth from must be quite special. USCJ. Fast forward to 2006: Dave, Marc, Zoe, my dad, Sam, and Through detailed analysis of this data, we then formed 6 I traveled to Israel with a group of congregants led by major Task Forces that we identified as the main topics of Rabbi and Helene. They shared their passion for our interest. These 6 Task Forces include: Communications, homeland. Helene’s historical knowledge enriched our Finance, Learning, Membership (both In-Reach and understanding and gave us perspective. Rabbi’s spiritual Outreach), Social Action/Social Justice, and Volunteers. guidance imparted greater meaning and feeling as we Each Task force is framed with 2 Co-Chairs (one from our visited our holiest sites. They complement each other, Steering Committee and one congregant) a designated and it is evident they love teaching people of all ages. member of our staff and 6-10 congregants. They are Like you and yours, my family and I have learned from tasked with fully understanding the issues from every and grown close to Rabbi and Helene. Helene has angle and developing a 2, 5, 7, 10-year plan. They are also imparted her wisdom through 18 years of Women’s recognizing short-term adjustments that can be League courses and sessions at the Shirley Mangel implemented this year. Strategic Planning is a long-term Minyan and Study, empowering and inspiring us. When program that is very fluid to meet our needs for today and Marc arrived home from Hebrew High, he would review tomorrow. with Dave and me what he learned in Rabbi’s class; it was Each Task Force works independently with scheduled so valuable it had to be shared. meetings and presents full reports to our Steering We at Congregation Beth El know just how lucky we are Committee as we share our ideas and strategies. These to have Rabbi and Helene Krupnick leading us. Their 25th topics are also discussed at weekly staff meetings as we Anniversary Tribute Dinner on April 23rd is a fantastic are creating a complete partnership shul-wide. Moving way of showing our affection and appreciation to such an forward, we will build committees to address the needs of admirable, giving, kind, inspirational couple. They mean a our community to fully implement each plan. tremendous amount to us individually and as a One major goal of our Strategic Planning process, other community - our role models, our teachers, and our dear than creating and implementing our plans, is to encourage friends. more congregants to get involved in our shul and our community’s future. To that end, we are already successful! We have engaged over 525 Beth El members THANK YOU NORMA KAMIS and many of them are currently working on one of our We want to extend a special heartfelt Task Forces or have indicated a willingness to serve on a thank you to Norma Kamis for her committee. many years spearheading our Singles We are always accepting new volunteers and hope you will Shabbatot. This program touched want to be a part of our team and shaping Beth El’s future. many people and provided them a To get involved, or find out more how we are progressing, welcoming place to go for a special please reach out to Leora Waiche at the office or to one of monthly service. We appreciate all that our Co-Chairs, David Backal ([email protected]) or you did for Beth El and the Hedda Morton ([email protected]). Again, Thank community, Norma. Todah Rabbah! You for your participation and interest! Look for more updates as we progress.
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CLERGY CORNER
As I write this, the Corona Virus continues to spread. We cannot help but be fearful. We’ve never lived through something like this before. So how can we cope with our fear of the future, both near and long-term? Well, I’d suggest that we confront our fears of the future by doubling down on our appreciation of the here and now. I find that every moment I spend worrying about the future eclipses my appreciation of all that is good in my life at the present moment. In my Pirkei Avot class on Wednesdays we have been studying the words of the sage, Ben Zoma. He teaches, “Who is rich? The person who is content and happy with what he or she has.” The meaning behind this aphorism is obvious. True wealth is measured in richness of spirit. So, while we indeed hope for the best, we must also be grateful for the here and now, for the many blessings we too often take for granted. Doing so adds spiritual stability to our lives and better equips us to face whatever challenges Rabbi Krupnick may come.
Modim Anachnu Lach. We are grateful for the many acts of loving kindness at our shul. We have so many opportunities to perform mitzvot, from our MLK Day of Service, to our newly created Social Action/Social Justice Task Force, from the tzedakah boxes that fill our classrooms and chapel, to visiting friends in need and singing at Lions Gate and Saltzman House. The list goes on and on… Our 3rd Annual Mitzvah Mall was another tremendous success. I want to express gratitude to our extraordinary chairs, Debra Kelberg and Marla Rosenthal, with incredible support from Paula Luborsky and Leora Waiche. We had nearly 50 community organizations represented and about a dozen post B’nai Mitzvah students who continue to inspire us with their incredible mitzvah work. Mark your calendars for next year’s Mitzvah Mall on Sunday, February 21st! Being a Jewish adult means being responsible for the performance of mitzvot, of Gd’s commandments. We are in partnership with Gd to make our world a better place. Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro We can make a difference by welcoming a new friend, sitting next to someone new in shul, or simply by smiling and saying “Shabbat Shalom”! As the prophet Isaiah beautifully expressed, “our house is a house of prayer for ALL people”. Let us all continue to be welcoming and accepting to all.
From March 1-3, I led more than fifty members of our Beth El family to the 2020 AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington DC. It was my 11th time attending the conference and I love the way it brings diverse people together in celebration of the Jewish State. I like to call it “the greatest Israel experience a person can have outside of Israel” and one of our teens described it as “the Jewish Super Bowl.” My favorite moment of this year’s conference began with watching a clip of 2013 conference footage showing a paraplegic marine able to ambulate upright thanks to the Israeli technology ReWalk. In the footage, the marine says he wants to thank the man who gave him legs. He then rolls out Amit Goffer, the quadriplegic inventor of ReWalk, who explains that he’s working on it, and that ‘one day,’ he will have a technology for quadriplegics to move upright. The footage ends. The lights rise, and the segment host sends chills down my spine as she says “That day is today,” and out comes Amit Goffer, with a new reWalk technology for quadriplegics walking upright. He explains Rabbi Green he finished this just in time to stand under the chuppah at his daughter’s wedding and to walk he down the aisle. I teared up and wasn’t the only one. If you’re interested in joining our Beth El delegation to next year’s conference, March 7-9, 2021, talk to me or register at policyconference.org.
www.bethelsnj.org Congregation3 Beth El April—May 2020 3 RABBI NOGAH MARSHALL—EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR
In just a matter of days we will be UPCOMING BERS EVENTS celebrating the festival of Passover April 5- April 16 BERS/Hebrew High Passover Vacation where we remember the Exodus April 29 Café 72 Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration from Egypt. Many people view the May 1 Confirmation Exodus from Egypt as the defining May 3 Vav B’yachad moment in Judaism. Yes, The May 6 The Jewish Music of Leonard Bernstein Exodus was “A” defining moment, with Hazzan David F. Tilman but in reality it was not “THE” May 10 No School-Mother’s Day defining moment. You see, the May 15 Vav Graduation journey of the Jewish people did May 16 Junior Congregation Awards Shabbat not stop once they entered into the Promised Land, rather, the journey of the Jewish people continued and Our Religious it still continues today as we strive to preserve our School students tradition. enjoyed delicious Tu BiShvat Sedarim! As a Jewish people, the journey into the Promised Land This is a photo from exists in each and every day of our lives. We at Beth El the Gan Class provide and create defining moments for our children (Kindergarten) and adult learners. By walking through the halls, you will observe our youngest children learning about the Jewish holidays and our traditions. Every Friday afternoon you will smell the delicious aroma of challah baking. You will Hebrew High had a see the entire Early Childhood Center gather together great time helping for Shabbat singing and dancing with Bamba and the out at Super Week Clergy. In our Religious School, you will observe for the Jewish students singing Havdalah and Shacharit in the Chapel. Federation of South You will find students in Religious School learning about Jersey. different Jewish communities. Students are researching online about synagogues in Italy, Portugal, and Prague. You will notice our students learning how to read Hebrew. You will find Hebrew High School students studying modern Hebrew, discussing current events with the clergy, and enjoying delicious meals together. On any Tuesday evening, you will find a group of 40 adults We had fun making learning together with our clergy at our popular Live maps of Israel using and Learn series. model magic!
Our goal is to teach our students of all ages that our ongoing journey exists within all areas of our community. Through our schools, Shabbat and holiday services and programs, social opportunities, youth group activities, family programs, we encourage all of our students of all ages to join us on the journey as we Our Hey class (5th Grade) Family strive to reach the Promised Land together. B’Yachad program was a special morning creating personalized As we approach the season of Pesach, I urge you to take family trees. this opportunity to reflect upon your journey, celebrate your accomplishments, and continue on the path until you reach your Promised Land.
Chag Kasher V’Sameach.
Rabbi Marshall joined many of our teens and Beth El members at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
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In my last article, I spoke about how our Beth El ECC is like a family; the teachers, the administrators, and the students are one big family.
There is one major component of that family that I neglected to mention, and would now like the opportunity to shine a spotlight on: Our Volunteers. Our ECC laughed, danced, and sang at a special music show with Mr. Jon and Friends. Everyone had a blast! Our Parent Volunteers are a big part of the heart and soul that is Beth El's ECC. The Parent Teacher Group, Room Parents, as well as all of the other parent volunteers, work tirelessly to raise money; schedule assemblies; organize special events for students, their parents, and for the families as a whole; as well as special events for our teachers. Our volunteers are the unsung heroes of our ECC community.
We had a beautiful Tu BiShvat seder full of food, song, and a A most recent example is our spectacular Purim special performance by our teachers and clergy! Carnival! Both the Religious School and ECC PTGs sponsored the fantastic day. They coordinated sponsorships for all of the extra special activities, and spent time volunteering to set up and decorate, run booths, and helped clean up the event.
We cannot thank the volunteers enough for the time, energy, thought, and love that goes into all of these events!
We are looking forward to our spring holiday celebrations including the Passover Seder, Yom Our entire ECC, even the infants, got to enjoy a special Mad Science Show called “Wacky Science.” We learned about slime, Ha'Atzmaut Celebration, and Lag Ba'Omer Picnic. We polymers, super absorbents, static electricity, and dry ice! will also be getting ready for summer reading with our Spring Scholastic Book Fair. So many fun ways to celebrate together before the end of our school year!!
Lastly, our Kindergarten Graduation is just around the corner!! It's hard to believe that our Kindergarten class has almost completed their final year at Beth El's ECC!! Some of these children have been with us since they were toddlers!
What an exciting few months we have ahead of us!! We were treated to a very special puppet show from the OTS Amiel BaKehila program. Avishai Sheetrit, puppeteer, actor, B'Shalom! narrator and television personality in Israel, taught us about puppets and made us laugh. The kids loved it! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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Contact Ayelet to schedule a tour! We had a fabulous Dr. Seuss Day with a visit from The Cat in [email protected] the Hat who read us Green Eggs and (Kosher) Ham!
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DAILY MINYAN TIMES APRIL (NISSAN/IYAR) AND MAY (IYAR/SIVAN) 2020—5780 AM = Shacharit (Morning) PM = Mincha/Ma’ariv (Afternoon/Evening) * = Mincha Only ^ = Friday Night Live (Kabbalat Shabbat)
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PASSOVER SCHEDULE SHIRLEY’S 18 YEARS AT BETH EL 2020—5780 Shirley Yaffa, our fabulous Receptionist & Administrative Tuesday, April 7 Assistant and the smiling face who Search for Chametz welcomes you to the building, Sale of Chametz Form Due (page 17) celebrated her “Chai” Birthday here as a staff member of Beth El on Wednesday, April 8 March 18, 2020. Siyum for 1st Born, Wednesday, April 8 - 7:00am Last time to eat Chametz, before 10:47am Beth El has been an important part Mincha/Ma’ariv—6:00pm of Shirley’s life for many years, Candlelighting—7:11pm beginning with her marriage to her 1st Night Seder late husband, Jerry, z”L by the late Rabbi Harry B. Kellman, They were about to celebrate 50 years of Thursday, April 9: Yom Tov marriage when he passed 14 years ago. Beth El was Yom Tov Services—9:00am there for her then, and still is. Family Programming—10:45am Mincha/Ma’ariv— 6:00pm Their three children, Joel, Stuart and Michele were Candlelighting— 8:12pm confirmed at Beth El and Michele & Stuart were 2nd Night Seder married there. She is now the proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and has 17 great grandchildren (so Friday, April 10: Yom Tov far). You can find her each day at her desk meeting Shacharit—7:15am and greeting parents, children, and Family Programming—10:45am congregants. Mincha/Ma’ariv—6:00pm Candlelighting—7:13pm Shirley is a beloved member of our staff. Shirley is also an active Saturday, April 11: Shabbat Chol HaMoed participant with the Habonim 2.0 Shabbat —9:00am group as well as a regular in the Mincha/Ma’ariv —7:15pm Pirkei Avot Class with Rabbi Krupnick.
Sunday, April 12: Chol HaMoed Shirley loves Beth El and looks forward Shacharit—9:00am to coming to work each day sharing Mincha/Ma’ariv —7:15pm her smiles and positive attitude.
Monday, April 13: Chol HaMoed Beth El loves you, Shirley! Shacharit—7:15am Mincha/Ma’ariv —7:15pm Thank you for being such an integral part of the Beth El family. Tuesday, April 14: Chol HaMoed Shacharit—7:15am Mincha/Ma’ariv —7:15pm Candlelighting—7:17pm
Wednesday, April 15: Yom Tov STAY IN TOUCH! Shacharit—9:00am Family Programming—10:30am Please update your winter or Mincha/Ma’ariv & Yizkor—7:00pm summer address with us! Candlelighting—8:18pm If you travel to Florida or another Thursday, April 16: Yom Tov location during the winter, or down Shacharit & Yizkor—9:00am the shore for the summer, please Family Programming—10:30am share your address with us so you Mincha/Ma’ariv—7:50pm don’t miss any of our news!
PESACH ENDS Contact Melissa at THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 8:19PM [email protected] www.bethelsnj.org Congregation7 Beth El April—May 2020 7
We Mourn The Passing Of: SPECIAL GUEST FROM UGANDA Lawrence Dock We were proud to welcome Samson Nedritu as our Shabbat guest in March. Rabbi Aaron & Helene Father of Diane (Stuart) Traster Krupnick met him while traveling in Uganda with a Grandfather of Rebecca (William) Jacobs group of Rabbis to meet the Abayudaya, the 1,500 or so Jews who are building and maintaining a vibrant Lita Manheim Conservative Jewish community there. Many of the Wife of Irwin Manheim z”L Rabbis arranged for Samson to visit the United States to experience other Jewish communities, Milton Sandler share his love of Jewish life, as well as gain new Father of Cheryl Sandler insight into Jewish life that he can bring back to Uganda. Samson's dream is to become a Conservative Rabbi. Rhoda Schwartz Samson taught in our Hebrew High school, celebrated Shabbat with Wife of Morton Schwartz our ECC students and Shomrim members, and spoke from the bima
Suzanne Taylor with Rabbi Krupnick. We all enjoyed his talents on the drum! Mother of Craig (Melody) Taylor BETH EL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT We Send Condolences To: If you know someone who deserves special recognition, please contact Alicia Drozen at [email protected] Alan Blumenfeld loss of his brother-in-law, Matthew Holtzman For the past 16 years, Joel Fleisher has Keith Dunoff volunteered his time to helping students learn how to read at Clara Barton loss of his father, Abraham Paul Dunoff Elementary School. Joel was the first Ruth Katz recipient of the Heart of the District award loss of her brother, Gerald M. Mintz by the Cherry Hill Board of Education. Ellyn Kellerman “The Heart of the District award will be periodically given to a student or loss of her father, Harold Brecher, PhD community member who demonstrates the heart of the Cherry Hill Ralph Noah public schools through upstanding character, devotion and caring loss of his mother, Clementine Noah that may not be in the spotlight but touches many and uplifts all,” Audrey Oppenheim Superintendent Joseph Meloche said. loss of her mother, Marian Haisfield Jared Wilen, son of Barbra & Allen Wilen, was Eileen Perice elected to be the 96th Grand Aleph S’gan loss of her brother, Barry Norman (the vice president of programming for the Glenn Sloves International Order of BBYO.) He will lead loss of his father, Wallace Sloves programming and the planning of the 2021 Marcia Swerdloff BBYO International Convention in Philadelphia. loss of her father, Joel Feinberg Vikki & Michael Leslie’s daughter, Devon, achieved Valedictorian of the May 2020 graduating class of Stevens Institute of Technology. May Their Memories Be A Blessing Their daughter, Grayson, was selected as a delegate for the State *List as of March 11, 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Conference in June!
ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS & PARENTS!
More than 330 holiday packages and Beth El news updates were sent to 117 college students across the country this school year. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to keep our college students connected to Beth El and their Jewish community.
To participate for 2020-2021, please submit the following to Ann Miller at [email protected] or (856) 428-5145: Student Name—School Address— Student’s Email — Name of School/Class Year—Parent Name, Phone, Email
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR THE FIRST PACKAGE OF 2020-2021 IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020* *ALL ADDRESSES MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY. PLEASE SUBMIT STUDENT INFO EVEN IF PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED.
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MAZEL TOV PILLAR The Brown Families – Sidney & Sandy and Jeff & Tracy B’NAI MITZVAH FAMILIES Donna & Richard Forman – Forman Foundation Eva & Marvin Schlanger RONIT & CHARLES BOYD VISIONARY BAT MITZVAH OF DAUGHTER, EDEN Marvin Samson Foundation SUSAN DASHOFF-ELLMAN SUSTAINER BAT MITZVAH OF GRANDDAUGHTER, ANNABELLE ROBERTS Jerome M. Katz RAE & YEHUDA EHRLICH Alison & Andrew Keim BAT MITZVAH OF GRANDDAUGHTER, EDEN BOYD BUILDER DONNA FLETCHER AND BARRY KRATCHMAN Susan & David Backal Rabbi & Helene Krupnick BAT MITZVAH OF DAUGHTER, KAMERON KRATCHMAN Cathy & Marc Backal Judy & Donald Love
SHEILA & SAMUEL MANDEL Donna & Richard Bell Ellen & Michael Lowenberger BAT MITZVAH OF GRANDDAUGHTER, SYDNEY CASHMAN Beth & Josh Brodkin Miriam & Stan Meltzer Marcia & Arnold Cohen Sharon & Adam Sackstein SHEILA & SAMUEL MANDEL Betsy & Peter Fischer Anonymous (1) BAR MITZVAH OF GRANDSON, LEO MANDEL Elaine & Bart Greenspan KELLY MYERS BAR MITZVAH OF SON, ZACHARY BENEFACTOR
JULIA & ADAM ROBERTS Iris & Steven Auerbach Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro
BAT MITZVAH OF DAUGHTER, ANNABELLE Gloria & Ira Back & Stephen Boro Delores Gerstein M. Zev Rose HARRIET SCHULMAN Jennifer & Michael Gerstein Karen & David Schlessel BAR MITZVAH OF GRANDSON, ARI SCHULMAN Deborah & Ed Hochberg Lauren & Jon Soll ENGAGEMENTS & WEDDINGS Sharla & Morton Kanovsky Elaine L. Waxman Robert & Valerie Linden Julie & Jason Whitney EDITH BRISTOL Carol & Donald Meltzer ENGAGEMENT OF GRANDSON, NATHANIEL MOLDOFF TO GUARDIAN YAELLE NUSBAUM Gerry & Howard Abramsohn Jamie & Darin Morgan SELMA ELLIS Sharon & Elliot Atkins Salvatore & Eileen Perice ENGAGEMENT OF GRANDSON, BRIAN HOROWITZ, The Bell Baeuerle Family Hilary & Harry Platt TO EMILY STERN Steven Beilowitz Ellen Podell RANDEE & ALAN MOLDOFF Jennifer & Andrew Bender Julia & Adam Roberts ENGAGEMENT OF SON, NATHANIEL, TO YAELLE NUSBAUM Helene & Alan Blumenfeld Erica & Jerry Rothkoff SYLVIA MOLDOFF Jocelyn Borowsky Ilene Rosen & Todd Rowan ENGAGEMENT OF GRANDSON, NATHANIEL MOLDOFF Sherri & Alan Breslow Joyce & Mel Ruthen
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WEEKLY Friday Night Live Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00pm BENJAMIN BRANDEIS Son of Robin & Alan Brandeis Shabbat Morning April 4, 2020 9:00am
Brother of: Max Grandson of: Roz & Warren Brandies, Ellen & Rich First, Torah Talk Faye & Richard Fulginiti 10:15-11:00am Mitzvah Project: Volunteered at Abramson Senior Care, Join Rabbi Green to an elder care network. He visited with residents, led discuss fascinating Shabbat services, and made a donation. topics from our weekly Torah portion.
Babysitting 9:30am - 12:00pm STACEY & LAUREN GRUBER FIRST FRIDAYS Daughters of Deborah & Matthew Gruber Prayers And Pajamas* April 18, 2020 5:30pm A musical, interactive, and Granddaughters of: Marcy & Michael Postelnak fun Shabbat service with Mitzvah Project: Collected money for One Love Animal Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro Rescue and made a gift basket that was raffled off at a fundraiser for the rescue. and pizza dinner especially for families with children ages 5 and under.
Celebration Shabbat 6:00pm NATHAN MORGAN Celebrate your birthday and anniversary month Son of Jamie & Darin Morgan with us! May 2, 2020 Brother of: Maya SECOND & FORTH Grandson of: Grace & Neil Shuster, Peggy Morgan SATURDAYS Mitzvah Project: Raised money for Hearing Loss Association Junior Congregation of America, an organization committed to education and 10:15-11:45am awareness of issues related to hearing impaired persons. A fun, participatory service with Chai Respes for K - 6th Graders
THIRD SATURDAYS Bim Bam Shabbat* ARDEN LESLIE 11:00-11:45am Daughter of Vikki & Michael Leslie Sing, read stories, and do a craft with Rabbi Marshall May 16, 2020 at these services geared Sister of: Devon and Grayson toward families with kids Granddaughter of: Albert Schulter ages 5 and under. Mitzvah Project: Collected toiletries for Mothers Matter and made a donation to Race to End Women’s Cancer in memory of her Mommom, Nancy Ruth Schulter
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www.bethelsnj.org Congregation11 Beth El April—May 2020 11 BELL LIBRARY NEWS SECURITY UPDATE By Amy Kaplan Investors Foundation Grant Supports Congregation Librarian Safety and Security Here at Beth El The Passover rush is here. Shopping, cooking, getting the house cleaned; A $15,000 grant there’s a long list of chores to keep us from the Investors busy. But when the last matzah ball is Bank’s Foundation eaten and the family has gone home, it is helping us will finally be time to sit down, put your complete safety feet up, and read a good book. Here are and security some suggestions: projects here at Beth El. Alice Hoffman’s books always have a magical quality to them, and her newest, The World That We Knew, is no We applied for the exception. Here she spins a tale of Eastern Europe’s grant from the darkest hour, when Hanni Kohn is determined to send her Investors Bank 12-year-old daughter Lea away to safety. She goes to a Foundation, which supports non-profit organizations respected rabbi who also has a daughter, Ettie. Ettie that enrich the diverse communities served by creates a golem, Ava, who is sworn to protect Lea. The Investors Bank. path to safety takes Lea and Ava to Paris, a convent in eastern France, and a mountaintop school. Along the way Investors Bank’s Christopher P. Warren, senior vice Lea will find love, and Ava will discover that she can feel president business lending; Barry Epps, assistant vice emotions. This novel is quite different from most president and Voorhees branch manager; and Holocaust fiction, and once again showcases Hoffman’s branch supervisor Sayantani Bhattacharya, presented considerable talent. the check to the leadership of Congregation Beth El.
The Third Daughter by Talia Carner was a surprise. I knew “We are proud to present Congregation Beth El with what it was about, but I wasn’t prepared for the impact it this grant in support of its efforts to ensure the safety would have. In this novel, 14-year-old Batya is a girl from of its members,” said Warren. “Everyone should feel a very poor family in Russia about one hundred years secure in their ability to participate in worship, ago. A duplicitous Jewish man shows up, promising her education, and the other activities available through family money in exchange for marrying Batya and taking Congregation Beth El.” her to America. The America he takes her to is South America – Buenos Aires – where she is placed in a Josh Laster, our Executive Director, said, “We are brothel. This would be just a seamy story were it not grateful to Investors Bank Foundation for providing based on fact: the organized crime group Zwi Migdal the necessary funds to increase security at Beth El. operated a large prostitution business in South America, With their support, we were able to implement new and their representatives would travel to Eastern Europe protocols offering additional protection to our and Russia to con families into providing young girls. education programs.” Carner has researched the subject thoroughly. This disgraceful chapter of Jewish history is shocking and “I know I speak for the leadership of our deeply disturbing. congregation when I say that Investors Bank is aptly named,” exclaimed Senior Rabbi Aaron Krupnick. Faith Quintero’s Loaded Blessings is set in two time “They are investing in our shared future by helping to periods – the present day and during the Spanish make our children, and their parents, safe and Inquisition. Inspired by current events such as the BDS comfortable here at our school. Our children are our movement and other anti-Israel activities, and widespread future, and we are proud to be investing in them misinformation about Israel, she created this story. In together.” Seville, Spain, at the time of the Inquisition, a Jewish woman faces an agonizing decision: convert, leave, or “Investors Bank believes in supporting organizations face death. A gentile friend makes bronze candlesticks for and activities that strengthen the communities where her to take on her travels. In the parallel contemporary our customers and employees live and work,” said story, Abi has a very old bronze candlestick, and has long Epps. “Congregation Beth El plays an important role wanted to find the matching one. When a sunken ship if in our community and we believe we have an found off the coast of Tel Aviv, she hopes it will yield the obligation to support its efforts.” missing candlestick. Abi’s story offers a close-up of contemporary Israel and the issues it faces. Be on the lookout for new security features here at Beth El! Wishing you a zissen Pesach – and many serene hours of great reading!
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YOUTH DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT APRIL HIGHLIGHTS
USY (for 8-12 graders) Men’s Club Shabbat bethelsnj.org/usy Saturday, April 11 On January 31, the Raush family hosted Men’s Club participates in this special service followed 10 USYers at their home for a beautiful by a delicious Passover Kiddush . Shabbat Dinner with services led by 2 of our high school seniors. Yom HaShoah Community Commemoration Monday, April 20. 7:00pm On February 8, we learned self-defense techniques at Israeli Krav Maga in Remember the Holocaust and honor the victims and Cherry Hill! Our event started with a survivors together with the community at Beth El. beautiful Havdalah! Tribute Dinner Celebrating 25 Years Of Service Rabbi Aaron & Helene Krupnick Thursday, April 23. 6:15pm Join us for dinner and a comedy show. Details on front cover. Annual Meeting and Breakfast Sunday, April 26. 9:30am Join us in celebrating our Beth El community as we honor our volunteers and board members. Yom HaZikaron Monday, April 27 KADIMA (for 4-7 graders) Honor Israel’s Memorial Day with the community. bethelsnj.org/kadima Yom Ha’Atzmaut Café 72 On February 9, we had a fun Tu BiShvat Ice Cream Seder. We tasted various Wednesday, April 29. 5:30pm fruits, carob, and ice cream. We also “Spotlight on Israel” - A community celebration with planted parsley to grow for Passover! dinner and activities for all ages!
On February 22, we held our 2nd annual Library Short Story Discussion Group Kadima Ninja Warrior beginning with Thursday, April 30. 1:30pm Havdalah. We participated in all sorts of Engaging discussion with Amy Kaplan. ninja obstacles and parkour challenges at Warrior Gyms in Mount Laurel. Survivor Sisters Meeting Thursday, April 30 at TBS Dr. Beth Blumenthal will speak about mammograms and 3D technology. We are joining with the TBS Caring Sisters group for this special program. GET INVOLVED! There is a place for you at Beth El.
We are always looking for members to: Attend Minyan Read Torah on Shabbat CELEBRATE SHAVUOT Help in the Gift Shop WITH USY & KADIMA! Be a Shabbat Greeter Friday, May 29. 6:00pm Cook for a Friend All 4-12 graders invited! Deliver Meals for our Meal Train Assist in the Office Participate in Kabbalat Shabbat, enjoy a delicious dairy Shabbat meal with Join One of our Many Committees cheesecake dessert, and a participate in Plan and Volunteer at Special Events a night of competitions with prizes!
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MAY HIGHLIGHTS LOOKING RECENT BETH EL BACK AT... EVENTS The Jewish Music of Leonard Bernstein with Hazzan David F. Tilman Wednesday, May 6. 7:00pm On February 9, Explore about how Maestro Bernstein put his Jewish Sisterhood and Men’s identity in many compositions including Hashkiveinu, Club partnered up for a Yigdal, and even West Side Story and Candide. red carpet fun–filled Pre-Oscars Party here at Penn Medicine Lecture Series: Beth El! We are grateful Women’s Cancers: Risks and Prevention to our fabulous hosts Thursday, May 7. 6:30pm Melissa and Adam Benn. Join a panel of Penn Medicine Physicians for this informative discussion here at Beth El. Service From the Heart Friday, May 8. 6:00pm On February 23, Dave Schlossberg shared Join us for a musical service embracing our special needs an inspirational program community with a fun challah making activity. about how he overcame Interpreted in ASL. adversity and a life- changing injury caused by Red Cross Blood Drive a drunk driver. Thank you Wednesday, May 13. 2:00-7:00pm to Project Lev for bringing Perform this life-saving mitzvah! Register or walk-in. this program to us. Dine & Study with Rabbi Krupnick Wednesday, May 13. 7:00pm Join us for a wonderful dinner of learning and friendship On February 23, we held with Sisterhood. a fantastic Mitzvah Mall Community Service Torah on Tap Showcase featuring more Tuesday, May 26. 7:00pm than 40 non-profit Study, sip, and socialize with Rabbi Green and Men’s Club. organizations. Thank you to Debra Kelberg and Enjoy an engaging Torah conversation over drinks. Marla Rosenthal for Healing Service with Beth El Clergy chairing this event! Wednesday, May 27. 7:00pm Find inner peace through prayer and meditation. Library Short Story Discussion Group On February 27, Sisterhood held a fun Thursday, May 28. 1:30pm Hamantaschen Bake to Engaging discussion with Amy Kaplan. prepare for Purim! The ladies filled the kitchen with energy, enthusiasm, Shavuot: May 28-30 and friendship!
Tikkun Leil Shavuot Thursday, May 28. 7:00pm Join your clergy for an evening of study, prayer, and desserts. On February 29, our ECC Services, Yizkor, and Family Programming put on a fabulously fun Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 Quizzo Night! Thank you especially to Shannon McFadden, Beth Lambert, and the ECC PTG for organizing such a great night!
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Join us at Café 72 PURIM THANK YOUS! Yom HaAtzmaut Thank you to everyone who helped with our Mishloach Spotlight on Israel! Manot Purim baskets this Wednesday, April 29. 5:30pm year! We were thrilled to be
able to send a Purim basket Celebrate Israeli arts, sports, and culture! to every Beth El member Dance with the band, enjoy food*, and games! household. The pictured
group of volunteers is a Fun for all ages! handful of the many who FREE and Open to the Community! enjoyed baking you fresh hamantaschen at the Classic
*Food available for purchase Cake factory! We are grateful to all of the hard work put in by our fabulous chairs Jodi Abrams, Suzi Abrams, and Shera Shalit as well as our dedicated Engagement Director, Melissa Leibowitz.
We are also grateful to the volunteers for their time and dedication to spearhead our fabulous Purim Carnival: Beth Lambert, Brandi Seltzer, Shari Shapiro, Dina Silverman, and Sara Valli. The carnival was an incredible morning with a variety of inflatables, games, DJ, petting zoo, Toddler Town, goldfish which allowed many participants to leave with new pets, and more!
Thank you to our Purim Carnival sponsors: Goldman Sachs Adam & Beth Lambert Erica Lambert & Carl Gjertson Ben & Dina Silverman Jeff & Danielle Simons The Jon Cohen Team Lambert Cousins Adam & Anna Kripitz Pam & Alex Cullingford Joe & April Delgado Jason & Marci Levine Jason & Blair Manus Michael & Sara Phillips The Rubin Family John & Danielle Hall Zubyk
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PASSOVER INFORMATION Questions Foods During Pesach & The following foods are forbidden for use during Pesach: All uncertified products of the 5 specified grains Answers traditionally identified as Chametz: oats, wheat, barley, rye and spelt. This includes such products as bread, by Rabbi Aaron Krupnick cakes, biscuits, crackers, cereal, etc. Ashkenazic custom has us refraining from eating rice, corn, peas and legumes because when ground they can be confused Q: When is the Fast of the First Born? for those grains listed above. However, in a different A: The Siyum of the Fast of the First Born will be held form, some of the derivative products of these foods on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00am. We will conclude a are permitted such as peanut oil. With so much seder (order) of Mishna at the end of services so as to hechshered food available in our area, it is best just to look for the certification on foods. negate the need to fast. Kashering Utensils Q: When do we search for Chametz? Pots and Pans: Silverware and pots must be thoroughly A: Following a thorough cleaning of the house, the scrubbed, cleaned and then completely immersed in search for leaven is held on Tuesday evening, April 7 boiling water. Pots should not be used for a period of after night fall. Breadcrumbs are placed conspicuously at least 24 hours between the cleaning and the in rooms where food is normally eaten. Using a candle, immersion in boiling water. Metal baking utensils a search is made and the crumbs are whisked with a cannot be kashered. feather onto a wooden spoon and then into a paper Earthenware: China and pottery etc. may not be bag. The prayer said at this time is found in the kashered. Haggadah. Ovens & Ranges: Every part that comes in contact with food must be thoroughly scrubbed and cleansed. Oven Q: What do we do with the crumbs in the bag? and range should be on as hot as possible for ½ hour. Where is Chametz burned? Microwaves: After a thorough cleansing, a cup of hot water should be brought to a boil until most of the A: Chametz should be burned on Wednesday, April 8. water disappears. After morning Minyan (7:00am), we will have a small Dishwasher: The Rabbinical Assembly has ruled that bonfire in a steel drum in the parking lot to burn your after not using the machine for 24 hours, running a full Chametz. Parents and children can come from 8:15— cycle through empty with detergent will kasher a 9:00am that morning to share in this ritual. dishwasher for Pesach. Tables, Food, Closets & Counters: Should be thoroughly Q: How and why do I sell my Chametz? cleaned and covered for Pesach. Then they may be A: On Pesach it is forbidden to possess Chametz. used. B: All Chametz that will not be eaten or burned needs Kitchen Sink: A metal sink can be kashered by to be sold to a non-Jew through a transaction thoroughly cleaning and then pouring boiling water facilitated by the Rabbis of Beth El. (Sale of Chametz over it. A porcelain sink should be cleaned and a sink form below.) It should be returned or faxed (856) rack used. If, however, dishes are to be soaked in a 489-3280 to the Shul no later than Tuesday, April 7 porcelain sink, a dish basin must be used. by noon.
Delegation of Power Sale of Chametz Form
I hereby authorize Rabbi Aaron Krupnick to be my agent to sell all kinds of Chametz including but not limited to any leavened food, dishes, pots, pans and utensils used with leavened food, which may be in my possession at the address below. Rabbi Krupnick is also empowered to lease all places wherein Chametz owned by me may be found, particularly at the address listed below. Rabbi Krupnick has full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall have full right to sell and to lease as provided herein.
I understand that the sale will be effective at sundown on Wednesday, April 8. NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______SIGNATURE: ______DATE:______This form is to be returned or faxed (856) 489-3280 to the Shul by Tuesday, April 7 no later than noon.
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How Will You Assure Jewish Tomorrows?
Beth El is an active participant in a charitable Endowment initiative under the auspices of the Jewish Community Foundation and funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Please remember Beth El when you do your Estate Planning.
Leaving a legacy is simple.
Some options include: Bequest in a Will Gift of Life Insurance Gift of IRA or Pension Funds Gift of Cash or Assets Charitable Remainder Trust Our Life and Legacy Donors Mira & Aaron Aumiller Myra & David Gutin Arlene & Ed Plasky Susan & David Backal Phyllis Hecsh Hilary & Harry Platt Cathy & Marc Backal Deborah & Edward Hochberg Ilene Rosen & P. Todd Rowan Marcia Baruch Beth & Harvey Jacob Sharon & Adam Sackstein Donna & Richard Bell Adam Kaminer Stuart & Sherry Sauer Pam & Bob Benedon Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Karen & David Schlessel & Family Jodi Berman Amy & Barnard Kaplan Harriet Schulman Helene & Alan Blumenfeld Jerome Katz Faye & Gary Shapiro Jocelyn Borowsky Alison & Andrew Keim Jennifer Sholder Marcia Baruch Bowen Debra Kelberg Michael Silver Ronit & Chris Boyd Deborah Shore & Jonathan Korn Juli Mandel Sloves & Glenn Sloves Beth & Josh Brodkin Helene & Rabbi Aaron Krupnick Lauren & Jonathan Soll Amy & Eric Clayman Michael Landsburg Tami Bogutz Steinberg Arlene & Harris Colton Fran & Leon L. Levy Judith & Stuart Wasserlauf Fran & Neal Cupersmith Suzanne & Victor Levy Jennifer & Jim Weiss Leila & Adam Cupersmith Judy & Don Love Jason and Leah Wolf Marsha Dollinger Burt & Diane Nussbaum Jeffrey Zeiger Alan Dias & Heidi Handler Sheri & Jason Pecarsky Anonymous (2) June & Steven Eisner & Family Lynn Goldman Paul
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Help Beth El thrive for the next 100 years!
Jocelyn Borowsky, Endowment Committee Chair: [email protected] Robin Berger, Events & Development Director: [email protected]
Commemorate your wedding, birthday, anniversary, children’s B’nai Mitzvah or Honor a loved one, a special simcha, a child’s favorite other accomplishment by having a leaf or teacher, or the memory of someone by purchasing a stone custom engraved to add to our personalized brick on our Pathway to Inspiration. Tree of Life wall. Bricks are $180 for the first brick and Custom leaves are $275, stones are $600. $118 thereafter for multiple purchases.
www.bethelsnj.org Congregation22 Beth El April—May 2020 22 CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAH (AS OF MARCH 6) SUSAN ASBELL RITUAL FUND MARGIE BLUM COOK FOR A FRIEND FUND CONT... DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Stacy & Andy Levin Visit with Lynn Driben Sharon & Herb Deutsch Marsha Goodman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Sam Asbell Sheri Atkins SYVLIA BOORY FRAGILE X RESEARCH FUND Sam Asbell Constance Gleeson DONOR IN MEMORY OF Sam Asbell Lester J. Jandoli Janice & Ronald Zeitzeff Carl Haymes Ryan Lehrfeld Loved ones Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Abraham Paul Dunoff HARRIS & ARLENE COLTON BETH EL JUNIOR COLLEGE Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Father of Jamie Rosenberg SCHOLARSHIP FUND Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Meyer Bushman Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Father of Barbara Weiss DONOR IN MEMORY OF Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Constance Gleeson Arlene & Harris Colton Wallace Sloves DAVID BACK COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND Rachel & Fred Kurz Rabbi David Feldman DONOR IN HONOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND Manders Family Bat Mitzvah of Molly Grossman Lois & Jeff Romm Birth of Henry Albert Romm DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Joan Shapiro Birthday of Alice Mohr Barbara Backal Hospitality of Judy & Donald Love DONOR IN MEMORY OF Rachel & Stephen Miller Early Childhood Center Gloria & Ira Back Rabbi Adam Feldman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Gloria & Ira Back Robert Kaufman Jodi & Ed Abrams Yahrzeit of Louis Abrams Gloria & Ira Back Wallace Sloves Barbara & Marvin Backal Yahrzeit of Aaron Ginsburg and Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of Benjamin Back Yahrzeit of Florence Ginsburg Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of Simon David Barasch Barbara & Marvin Backal Yahrzeit of Jean Backal Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of Lottie Harris DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Alice Mohr Yahrzeit of Isabelle Adler Maxine & Jay Waxman Martin Sharofsky Judy & Len Simkin Yahrzeit of Samuel Simkin Myrna & Jeffrey Sorokin Suzanne Taylor FAMILY SUPPORT FUND Donna & Philip Starkman Matthew Holtzman DONOR IN MEMORY OF BELL LIBRARY FUND Gloria Fischel Matthew Holtzman DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Gloria Fischel Rabbi Adam Feldman Sandra Kaminer Hospitality of Judy & Donald Susan & Joe Kamerling & Clementine Noah Barbara Kanalstein Love Family Hospitality of Judy & Donald Marcy & Michael Postelnek Yahrzeit of Mathilda Postelnek Love Ruth & Alan Respler Rabbi Adam Feldman DONOR IN HONOR OF BETH EL GENERAL FUND Barbara & Marty Brodack Joel Fleisher recipient of "Heart of the District Award" DONOR IN HONOR OF Sharon & Carl Grossman Naming of granddaughter of Susan & Dennis Larell Birthday of Harriet Schulman Joyce & Melvin Ruthen DONOR IN MEMORY OF Judy & Donald Love Sandra Kaminer birthday Danielle Algazi Yahrzeit of Charles Algazi Judy & Donald Love Bat Mitzvah of Eden Boyd Sandy & Sid Brown Abraham Paul Dunoff Judy & Donald Love Bar Mitzvah of grandson of Allan Cetron Yahrzeit of Chuck Keefer Harriet Schulman Leslie & Steven Cohen Yahrzeit of Jules Rothlander DONOR IN MEMORY OF Jamie Dollinger Clementine Noah Donna & Richard Bell Suzanne Taylor Debbie & Brian Drachman Wallace Sloves Helene & Saul Besalier Harriet Binder Peggy & Lou Gold Yahrzeit of Beth Gold Beth & Harvey Jacob Suzanne Taylor Raymond & Ellen Goldberg Abraham Paul Dunoff Judy & Donald Love Rabbi Adam Feldman Foundation Judy & Donald Love Suzanne Taylor Barbara & Elliott Goodfriend Donald Bleznak MARGIE BLUM COOK FOR A FRIEND FUND Barbara & Elliott Goodfriend Rabbi Adam Feldman Adam Kaminer Suzanne Taylor DONOR IN HONOR OF Beth & Jeff Mason Gerald Mintz The Collik Family Joel Fleisher being named Beth & Jeff Mason Harold Brecher "Heart of Cherry Hill" and Carol Gail & Howard Rotblat Yahrzeit of Samuel Rotblat always being his guiding light Naomii & Barry Schimmer Wallace Sloves The Collik Family Engagement of Josh Sackstein Mimi Haneman & Harold Yahrzeit of Jan Hanemen to Julia Rubin Weitzman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Julie & Jason Whitney Wallace Stoves The Collik Family Robert Kaufman Judy & Len Wizmur Rabbi Adam Feldman Toby Dubner Yahrzeit of Irwin Dubner Myra & David Gutin Suzanne Taylor DOV GILDIN MEMORIAL FUND Lina Shane Rabbi Adam Feldman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Tami & Ariel Steinberg Robert Kaufman Marsha Dollinger Frieda Gildin
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CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAH (AS OF MARCH 6) DAVID & BERNICE LANDSBUG SELICHOT FUND CHARLES E. TROBMAN MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF Marsha Dollinger Loss in Landsburg Family Maxine & Edwin Ladov Special birthday of Ira Podell Robin Sue & Bill Landsburg 15th Yahrzeit of Henya Malka DONOR IN MEMORY OF bat Zalman z"l Danielle Algazi Clementine Noah Lois & Jeff Romm Marriage of Hannah Romm to Sharon & Bill Bronstein Yahrzeit of David Rotman Adam Hinson Jan & Larry Foster Yahrzeit of Lena Ellis Yahrzeit of Miriam Klear BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Betty & Harris Klear Maxine & Edwin Ladov Suzanne Taylor DONOR IN HONOR OF Ina & Marc Lichtman Yahrzeit of Lindsey Britchkow Aumiller Family Bat Mitzvah of Eden Boyd Ellen & Ira Podell, Helene & Abraham Paul Dunoff Hedda & David Morton Bar Mitzvah of Jared Miller David Raush DONOR IN MEMORY OF Ellen & Ira Podell Wallace Sloves Dana & Howard Steiner Yahrzeits of Judy & Sid Smith Helene, David, Melanie and Wallace Sloves Becca Raush ALAN RICHMAN CHILDRENS' RECREATION FUND Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman Suzanne Taylor DONOR IN MEMORY OF Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman Phil Podell World Wide Wrap - Bonnie Richman & Bonnie Suzanne Taylor in Phil's memory Friedman Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman Yahrzeit of Dr. Charles H. Heidi & Danny Silverberg Abraham Paul Dunoff Trobman Heidi & Danny Silverberg Suzanne Taylor Heidi & Danny Silverberg Walter Ramick USY/KADIMA FUND Heidi & Danny Silverberg Brad Kane Lauren & Jon Soll Abraham Paul Dunoff DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Rebecca & Larry Sernovitz Josh Laster DONOR IN MEMORY OF SIM SHALOM SIDDUR Myra & David Gutin Wallace Stoves DONOR IN MEMORY OF Ethel & Arnold Levinson Wallace Stoves Randee & Harvey Slutsky Suzanne Taylor VOORHEES PROJECT FUND ANDREW & ERIC SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Sharon & Jay Ruder Yahrzeit of June Ruder, Yahrzeit Linda & Paul Chase Wallace Sloves of Max Kossoy Jamie & Jessie Richman Matthew Holtzman Eva & Marvin Schlanger Yahrzeit of Sam Schlanger Zev Rose & Family Rabbi Adam Feldman Zev Rose & Family Suzanne Taylor WALKES CHAPEL FUND Shari Sussman & Melissa Merryl Cohen Buttari Chase DONOR IN MEMORY OF Lynne Besen Matthew Holtzman Selma Ellis Matthew Holtzman HARRY W. TAYLOR FUND Barbara & Joe Walkes Rabbi Adam Feldman DONOR IN HONOR OF Barbara & Joe Walkes Rabbi Adam Feldman Melody & Craig Taylor Bat Mitzvah of Chloe, Barbara & Joe Walkes Suzanne Taylor granddaughter of Marcia & Arnold Cohen JERRY YAFFA CRUETZFELD JAKOB RESEARCH FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF Melody & Craig Taylor Sister of Bonnie Gold Shirley Yaffa Engagement of Brian Horowitz to Emily Stern In Memory of Suzanne Taylor DONOR IN MEMORY OF Abby & Robert Belafsky & Family Linda & Stuart Yaffa Abraham Paul Dunoff Liz (Baim) & Sam Bierig Anita & Ron Brittner Marcia & Arnie Cohen Marcia & Robert Fisch Memorial Room Delores Gerstein Robin & Steve Greenberg Carol & Fred Hollander Honor your loved ones by purchasing a plaque in our Martha & Frank Karasick Memorial Room. Names and yahrzeit dates will also Phyllis & Jerry Lightman appear on the digital screen, scrolling during the Merle & Fred Linden yahrzeit week, High Holy Days and other chaggim. Nancy & Richard Manzo Shirley & Rick Perkins Plaques are $575. Arlene & Ed Plasky Susan & David Rush Contact us 856.675.1166 Harriet & Stanley Schoeffler
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www.bethelsnj.org Congregation26 Beth El April—May 2020 26 DIRECTORY Clergy & Staff Board Officers Catering Committee: President: Robin Cohn - [email protected] Aaron Krupnick, Rabbi [email protected] Karen Schlessel Cemetery Committee: [email protected] Harry Platt - [email protected]
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, Hazzan College Connection: [email protected] Vice Presidents: Gloria Back - [email protected] Stuart Sauer [email protected] Community Partnership Committee: Andy Green, Assistant Rabbi Neal Cupersmith - [email protected] [email protected] Faye Shapiro [email protected] Development Isaac Furman, Rabbi Tami Bogutz Steinberg Rob Weinstein - [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jason Whitney Early Childhood Center Committee: [email protected] Beth Lambert - [email protected] Josh Laster, Executive Director Sara Valli - [email protected]
[email protected] Treasurer: Endowment Committee: Rabbi Nogah Marshall, Neal Cupersmith Jocelyn Borowsky– [email protected] [email protected] Educational Director Fundraising Committee: [email protected] Barbra Wilen - [email protected] Assistant Treasurer: House Committee: Robin Berger, Marla Glauser Mort Kanovsky - [email protected] Events and Development Director [email protected] Marketing Committee: [email protected] Valerie Linden - [email protected] Financial Secretary: Cathy Backal Audrey Snyderman - Melissa Leibowitz, [email protected] Engagement Director [email protected] [email protected] Membership Committee: Recording Secretary: Mira Aumiller - [email protected] Missy Fox - [email protected] Ayelet Mittelman, ECC Principal Jocelyn Borowsky [email protected] [email protected] Nichum Avelim (Comforting Mourners): Marsha Goodman - [email protected]
Abby Abramson, Executive Assistant Arms Religious School Committee: [email protected] Habonim 2.0 (Empty Nesters): Brandi Seltzer - [email protected] Judy Simkin - [email protected] Shari Shapiro - [email protected] Laura Bruzzese-Coscia, Ritual Advisory Committee: Account Manager Men’s Club: Jay S. Ruder, Esq - [email protected] [email protected] Adam Weissman [email protected] Scrip Committee: Sarah Donsky Marla Glauser - [email protected]
Education Programs Assistant Sisterhood: Security Committee: [email protected] Debra Kelberg - [email protected] David Breslau - [email protected]
Shomrim Committee: Alicia Drozen, Youth Director and Young Families Group: Faye Shapiro - [email protected] Marketing & Communications Manager Nikki Cohen - [email protected] Social Action Committee: [email protected] Rachel Miller - [email protected] Youth Commission: Amy Kaplan, Librarian Nicole Weisman - [email protected] Sulam for Strategic Planning: [email protected] David Backal - [email protected] Hedda S. Morton - [email protected] Stacy Manning, Controller Volunteer Opportunities Technology Committee: [email protected] David Hulnick - [email protected] Adult Education - CoLeL: Leora Waiche, Clergy Executive Assistant Zalman Agus - [email protected] Patti Bourke - [email protected] and Program Manager Survivor Sisters [email protected] Beth El 100 Steering Committee: Our recently created group (comprised of women Abby Belafsky - [email protected] with a diagnosis of cancer focusing on empowering Shirley Yaffa, Receptionist Joan Feinberg - [email protected] and redefining life during and after treatment) has [email protected] Lynn Goldman Paul [email protected] been very well-received and has met to offer support to several women. To connect, please email Board Governance & Development: [email protected], [email protected], or Karin Elkis - [email protected] [email protected]. For clergy, please contact Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro at Boker Tov (Good Morning) Committee: [email protected]. Marsha Goodman - [email protected]
Budget & Finance Committee: Neal Cupersmith - [email protected]
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