“ Serving Long Island and World Jewry” VOLUME 244 ISSUE 174 JUNE 2015 5775

WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES

Friday, June 5, 2015– Service 8:00 PM The Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by Jennifer and James Klayman in honor of the B’Nai Mitzvah of their children Jonathan and Julia.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Saturday, June 6 – Study & Service 10:45 AM B’NAI MITZVAH – JONATHAN AND JULIA KLAYMAN Rabbi’s Column 2-3

President’s Column 4 BEHA’ALOTECHA Cantor’s Column 6 Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Religious School 7

Funds 9 Friday, June 12 – Special Shabbat Barbeque Dinner 6:30 PM Calendar 10 Installation of Officers & Board of Trustees Shabbat Service 7:30 PM Temple in honor of the Officers and Board of Trustees. TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS & PHONE NUMBERS Monday-Thursday 9 am- 5 pm Saturday, June 13 – Torah Study & Service 9:30 AM Friday 9 am—3 pm Rabbi (emergency only) 1-917-687-9640 SHELACH Cantor Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 239-1140 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 Temple Office 239-1140 Temple Fax Friday, June 19 – Service 8:00 PM 239-0859 Saturday, June 20 – Torah Study & Service 9:30 AM Religious School 239-9213 KORACH Torah Portion: Numbers 16:1-18:32 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22 Jay H. Rosenbaum………....Rabbi Galina Makaveyev……...... Cantor Friday, June 26 – Service 8:00 PM Kenneth Shapiro.………President Saturday, June 27 – Torah Study & Service 9:30 AM

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A WORD TO THE WISE R ABBI J AY H . R OSENBAUM

“WHY INTERFAITH DIALOGUE IS IMPORTANT FOR THE CONGREGATIONAL RABBI”

On May 4th, in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary year of Vatican II, which transformed 2000 years of Catholic-Jewish relations and marked the beginning of constructive Jewish- Catholic dialogue, Catholic and Jewish leaders from around the World, composed of 120 Rabbis, 7 Cardinals, 25 Bishops and 50 Priests, joined together at a religious center on the shores of the Galilee, dedicated by Pope John Paul II for Jewish-Catholic dialogue. In total, 400 individuals were in attendance including Israeli politicians, renowned scholars, educators and artists from both faiths. This unprecedented inter-religious gathering in the State of Israel, which was sponsored and hosted by The Neocatechumenal Way evolved from a concert presented by The Way entitled, “The Suffering of the Innocents” performed at Lincoln Center composed by Kiko Arguello, founder of the movement, as an act of love and reconciliation for the suffering of the Jewish people during the Holocaust. Many of us attended this concert and Temple Israel was given a special place of honor at the performance and I was asked to present the opening remarks.

Because of a special relationship our Temple forged with this movement, having invited them to attend our High Holidays and many other services including our 94th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service where they presented a beautiful rendition of the Shema Yisrael, and we provided aid to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, they expressed a desire to move forward in building stronger bridges of respect, understanding and dialogue with Temple Israel and the Jewish People. It is from these encounters with the members of our Congregation followed by my discussions with their leadership, that the idea and ground work for the historic May 4th conference emerged.

The four-day conference, in addition to reflecting upon the past history of Catholic-Jewish relations and the progress that has been made in the last half century, addressed the issues of the virulent anti-Semitism that has gripped Europe, persecution of in Africa and the Middle East, economic justice and the environment. Representing Pope Francis was Cardinal George Pell, who brought a signed personal message from the Pope and as the Rabbi of our Temple; I invited and led a group of 70 rabbis to the conference from across the United States. From the Five Towns area, the delegation included Rabbis Steven Graber, Temple Hillel and Rabbi Shalom Stern, Temple Beth-El. My delegation also included Bishop William Murphy, of Rockville Centre, who is the liaison of the Vatican to the American-Jewish community. Kenny Shapiro, as President of Temple Israel, was personally invited to attend the conference by the organizers and sponsors of the conference, however, prior commitments prohibited him from doing so.

The concluding session of the conference occurred on the eve of the 70th Anniversary marking the end of the Holocaust. On that occasion, the participants joined together in a prayer of remembrance and hope for the six million who perished in the Shoah and prayed, “For the safety and well being of our Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sisters and brothers and all who suffer persecution only by reason of their faith in places where they are minorities.”

Though the discussions of the pressing issues of our day, addressing the mitzvah of Tikkun Olam were moving, scholarly and compelling, I found the small group sessions that dealt with issues of faith and our Page 3 Volume 244, Issue 174 personal religious journeys of greater interest and help to me as a Congregational Rabbi. Why? Because in order to reach out effectively to interfaith couples or individuals seeking or entertaining conversion to Judaism, it is necessary to understand the foundation upon which their faith journey is built and their perception of Judaism and the Jewish people. This is indeed of profound importance for the survival of Judaism and our Temples and Institutions as the latest Pew Report revealed that the inter-marriage rate in America is 58% for all and 71% among non-Orthodox Jews.

While I understand the history of Christianity and that its roots were based on Judaism and while recent Popes have called the Jewish People “our elder brothers and sisters,” before this conference, I did not realize the deep impact this has had upon Christians in our post-Vatican II World. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to explain, in these small group encounters, what the misunderstood concept of “Chosen People” which has led to so much anti-Semitism really means in Judaism, simply and in truth, Am Yisrael does not consider itself superior to anyone else, but rather have as our mission to make the World a better place for all of God’s children.

So, while this voyage to the Sea of Galilee in Israel began with a heart-stirring and uplifting choral rendition of “Shema Yisrael,” offered in our sanctuary by Leaders of the Catholic Church, presenting the closing remarks of the Conference, I was given the unique honor of expressing my understanding of the Shema, the watchword of our People, namely, that as citizens of the World, while we come from different faiths, we all share the same fate.

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum in conference with Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg, Past President, New York Board of Rabbis, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, Archbishop of Vienna and Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre, during the Jewish- Catholic Interfaith Conference at the Domus Galilaeae, Israel, May 4-7, 2015

It is with a great sense of pride that Temple Israel extends a most heartfelt Mazel Tov to Carol Rotenberg for being selected as Woman of the Year by the Nassau Region of Hadassah which has 18,000 members. This greatly deserved honor occdurred May 19th at a banquet attended by several hundred members of Hadassah. Page 4 Volume 244, Issue 174

P RESIDENT ’ S M ESSAGE KENNETH A. SHAPIRO

I am amazed how quickly my first year as President has passed and is almost over. It has been quite an experience with the many challenges our Temple has faced. With the help of my officers and the board, we have thrived and look forward to the years ahead with renewed enthusiasm.

I want to personally thank each Officer for all the help they have given to us all. My First Vice President, Leslie Martin, always encouraging and ready to help whenever asked. He has done most of the legal work for the Temple and has always been dedicated in every aspect of Temple life. I very much value his input. Vice President, Alan Hartstein, tells me straight, both good and bad. His experience of virtually holding every officer's position and being a past President is a value we cannot put a price on. Most of all I am proud to call him my friend. Cindy Finklestein, Vice President, has been a tireless working for our religious school and all the parents of our kids. She has worked extremely well with our Religious School Director, who is our Cantor. Our Treasurer, Ross Whitehead, has steered us to a healthier financial position. He has made very tough decisions which we all hope will ensure our financial future for years to come. His practical advice has helped me enormously. Mary Price, our Secretary, and so much more, has not only produced the most accurate minutes for every board meeting, but has done so much with Wayne and her family for this Temple that is truly astounding. She says it the way it is, and even though we may sometimes disagree, I always respect her opinion and forward-looking ideas. Our Financial Secretary, Alan Krim, the kindest bull dog I have every met, makes sure all the financial obligations are collected, but as important, has a big heart to listen and help those congregants in need, working out financial arrangements. He is always there, attending every meeting and is very active in all aspects of Temple life.

A big thank you to what I call the President's Council, past Presidents of our Temple whom I have consulted with over various issues and have invited most of them to attend Officer's meetings. Our previous President, Jim Rotenberg has continued to work tirelessly for us and is ALWAYS there for anything I need. David Land, guides me on various issues, so does Jeff Scherr; I could not do this without the legal expertise of Garrett Gray, for his knowledge inside and out of the by laws, and all the contracts and other legal work he has done for us.

In addition to the Temple Officers there are several others who deserve special recognition. Our Rabbi Jay, who inspires us with his interesting and informative sermons. The many programs he brings to us and all the advice he has given to us all. Cantor Galina, for her tireless work not only as our Cantor but our Religious School Director. For her wonderful musical concerts and beautiful voice that we all love.

My thanks to Ellen and Tracey who have been the front line in the office for all of us. Especially Ellen who always keeps me focused and makes sure I do what I am supposed to in a timely manner.

Our Maintenance Staff, Eric, Frank and Fred keep our building in tip top shape. Special Thanks to Eric who never says no, and there is no job that is impossible for him to do.

Thanks to my Friend Ira, our Executive Director who under the most difficult personal circumstances is always ready to help in every way, and also never says no. He works too many hours but just shows his dedication to our Temple. Lenore our bookkeeper watches every bill, handles every donation, and even when she is not on the premises immediately reacts whenever she is needed.

Finally, a huge thanks you to our Temple Congregation who has made my first year as President so rewarding; I look forward to seeing you all in good health for the holidays.

I also look forward to the challenges ahead and have accepted the nomination to be your President for the year to come.

B'Shalom.

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G REETINGS F ROM C ANTOR G ALINA M AKAVEYEV

Dear Friends:

I would like to congratulate our Congregational Choir on their fantastic singing and leading our Shabbat Service in Song on May 29th. It is always a pleasure to listen to our talented members and sing with them. I would like to thank their families and congregation for their continued support and admiration.

I would like to invite all of you to our Summer Cantorial Concert on Friday, June 12th, which will feature the compositions written by Jewish composers Simon and Garfunkel. It will be presented by our Congregational Choir, Music Director and Organist Dr. Matthew Lewis, a music band, and me. Popular songs such as, Bridge Over Troubled Water, I Am a Rock, The Sound of Silence, are the highlights you will hear at our performance. Our choir members are working hard and enthusiastically on learning these musical selections. We hope you will join us at this fun event. The concert will be a perfect way of ending a successful year. So, come and support our talented members and musicians, enjoy the evening and experience Shabbat together with your Temple family.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Cantor for the past thirteen years. Throughout this time here at Temple Israel, I have felt great support and warmth for all my work and programs from the Temple leadership, staff and the congregation. I am looking forward to many more years of celebrating and worshipping together with my Temple family. On behalf of my family, I wish you a very happy, healthy and wonderful summer.

Yours in Song,

Cantor Galina Makaveyev

Cantor Galina Makaveyev is proud to announce that she has received her Doctor of Ministry Degree from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, on April 30, 2015. She is very honored to share her news of this wonderful achievement with you, her Temple Family. Page 7 Volume 244, Issue 174

REED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL C A N T O R G A L I N A M A K A V E Y E V DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Dear Families,

Our heartfelt MAZAL TOV to all of our students. We are so proud of their accomplishments for this 2014-2015 year. This is the list of the Awards they received:

RABBI’S LIST AWARD TZEDAKAH AWARD Jacob Igielski 3rd Grade Dylan Shatz 3rd Grade Chelsea Weisfelner 3rd Grade Justin Volman 3rd Grade Leah Bragin 4th Grade Reece Rosenblatt 4th Grade Lily Cohen 4th Grade Wesley Schnell 4th Grade Dylan Joseph 4th Grade Paige Sirlin 4th Grade Mikayla Joseph 4th Grade Elias Sherman 4th Grade Julie Kobak 5th Grade Nicole Stark 4th Grade Benjamin Meringoff 5th Grade Sophia Scorcia 4th Grade Julia Swerdin 5th Grade Jesse Menashe 5th Grade Ian Isseks 6th Grade Erica Mariasch 6th Grade Talia Winiarsky 6th Grade Parker Schnell 6th Grade Haydan Bloomberg 7th Grade Fallon Zemlyansky 6th Grade Jacob Sherman 7th Grade Andrew Feldman 7th Grade Brett Zornberg 7th Grade Jonathan Klayman 7th Grade Jordan Zornberg 7th Grade Rebecca Marcus 7th Grade Amanda Stark 7th Grade th MITZVAH/ETHICS AWARD Ethan Shvartsshteyn 7 Grade Jacob Bouskila 3rd Grade Dylan Michael 3rd Grade Filbert Vaynshteyn 4th Grade HOLIDAY/HISTORY AWARD Parker Sirlin 5th Grade Justin Fisher 4th Grade th Ben Gingold 5th Grade Zoe Arad 5 Grade th Tyler Nieber 5th Grade Matthew Field 5 Grade th Julia Klayman 6th Grade Hayden Millman 5 Grade th Zoe Mevorah 6th Grade Madison Shvatsshteyn 5 Grade Ryan May 7th Grade Erica Sigler 7th Grade Jordana Sirlin 7th Grade TORAH/SACRED TEXTS AWARD th Jared Glassman 5 Grade Abigail Sherman 5th Grade HEBREW READING AWARD Madison Stolls 5th Grade Gavin Glassman 2nd Grade Elisabeth Zemlyansky 5th Grade Jarred Weisfelner 3rd Grade th David Bouskila 4th Grade Ian Volman 5 Grade Ethan Bloomberg 4th Grade Andrew Harris 4th Grade Antony Makaveyev 4th Grade Joshua Winiarsky 4th Grade Jack Ballenberg 6th Grade Aidan Arad 7th Grade David Marcus 7th Grade Mitchell Silverman 7th Grade Page 8 Volume 244, Issue 174

June Anniversaries Linda and Stephen Sklar Rhonda Marinoff Jodi and Guy Arad Dr. Andria Chizner and Dr. Michael Swerdin Wendy Martorella Florence and Dr. Stuart Bednoff Randi and Stephen Wasserman Jay Meringoff Rae and Richard Berman John Oppenheimer Beth and Allan Brenner June Birthdays Louis Perlman Jennifer and Paul Cohen Jodi Arad June Pintchik Mary and Edward Cooper Florence Bednoff Jill Pomper Roni and Richard Friedman Irving Brown Alice Reichenberg Claire and Dr. Paul Glassman Icela Fischthal Jane Rosenblatt Lisa and Garrett Gray Dr. Steven Fischthal Dr. Barry Saul Carol and John Harrison Janine Fisher Gayle Schnell Helen and Martin Hollander Mindi Fogel Carl Schulman Elaine and Richard Levine Beatrice Franklin Ramona Scorcia Lois and Philip Mann Lorraine Gold Evan Sirlin Wendy and Victor Mevorah William Henry Nancy Stoll Neila and Paul Plesser Helen Hollander Yelena Vaynshteyn Miriam and Russell Shvartsshteyn Dr. Keisha Joseph

Congratulations to Jonathan Mark Klayman who will celebrate his Bnai’ Mitzvah on June 6, 2015 with his sister Julia. Your mom and dad, Jennifer and James Klayman and your sister Julia are very excited for this milestone in your life. You have worked extremely hard for this day and we could not be more proud of you. Jonathan is an honor student at Woodmere Middle School. He loves tennis, karate and art. He is a great kid with a kind heart and a wonderful disposition. He enjoys hanging out with friends and spending time with his family. Wishing you the best of everything for today and always!!! Mazel Tov.

Mazel Tov to Julia Kate Klayman who will celebrate her Bnai’ Mitzvah on June 6, 2015 with her brother Jonathan. Your mom and dad, Jennifer and James Klayman and brother Jonathan couldn’t be more proud of you. We are so pleased with the hard work and dedication you have put in to learning your Torah portion for this special day. Julia is an honor student at Woodmere Middle school. She loves sports and is on the soccer team, the lacrosse team and the basketball team. Julia is sweet, loving and kind. She loves hanging out with her friends and spending time with her family. We wish you a lifetime of happiness on today and for always. Congratulations!!!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR TEMPLE ISRAEL BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, June 24, 2015—7:30 PM—May Museum

The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs

A heartfelt, and riveting biography of the short life of a talented young African- American man who escapes the slums of Newark for Yale University only to succumb to the dangers of the streets—and of one’s own nature—when he returns home. Page 9 Volume 244, Issue 174 DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS LIBRARY FUND CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In loving memory of: In honor of: Louis Press, beloved father Rebecca & David Marcus on their B’Nai Mitzvah Ira Press Robin & Dr. Steven Goldberg In loving memory of: MAY MUSEUM FUND Vadim Shaulov, beloved brother In loving memory of: Victoria Firdman Edith Sherman, mother of Cheryl Gralnick Anne Marbit, mother of Gwen Scherr ADULT EDUCATION FUND Bea Franklin In loving memory of: Lillian Chaifetz, beloved mother ELAINE POKART MEMORIAL FUND Don Chaifetz In loving memory of: Edith Sherman, mother of Cheryl Gralnick CHIZNER FUND Manuel Finkelstein, father of Stephen Finkelstein In loving memory of: Joan Brickman Edith Sherman, mother of Cheryl Gralnick Sarah Dick, beloved mother Michele & David Perlzweig Sallie Prisyon Anne Marbit, mother of Gwen Scherr GENERAL FUND The Krim Family In honor of: Frances Groisser, beloved mother Jamie Lichtman & Carey Lathrop on their upcoming Dr. William Groisser marriage Aileen Yaspan Arlene Stevens Robert Yaspan In loving memory of: Edith Sherman, mother of Cheryl Gralnick RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Anne Marbit, mother of Gwen Scherr In honor of: th Manuel Finkelstein, father of Stephen Finkelstein Rabbi Rosenbaum’s 65 birthday Nancy & Dr. Arnold Koopersmith Cookie & Dr. Chuck Sarrett Abe Kleiner, beloved father In loving memory of: Dr. Robin Himmelstein Joan Harrison, beloved mother Lillian & Nathan Aronson, beloved parents Carol & John Harrison Harry Ganz, beloved husband Anne Marbit, beloved mother Steven Ganz, beloved son Gwen Scherr Norma Ganz Jack L. Mofenson, beloved father Selma & Steven Dalsimer, beloved parents Robert Mofenson Patsy Winkler Alfred Friedman, beloved father Henry Gottlieb, beloved father Kenneth Friedman Edward Gottlieb Elaine Katz, beloved mother David Abelson, husband of Rita Abelson Jeffrey Katz Arlene Stevens TREE FUND DORIS KOPILOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND In loving memory of: A donation was made by: Erick Liebenstein, father of Jeff Liebenstein Randy Green Bonnie & Bill Henry

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On May 12th, seventeen students from Rome Italy’s Renzo Levi Yeshiva completed the second leg of Temple Israel’s American-Jewish/Italian- Jewish High School Youth Exchange Program. During the February break, high school students from Temple Israel of Lawrence and the Five Towns were hosted by these students’ families and the Yeshiva. During that time, in addition to visiting the Jewish sights of Rome and the city’s antiquity sights, the students from our community were warmly and personally greeted by Pope Francis. During the Italian adolescents one-week stay in the Five Towns, they were embraced and hosted by families from Temple Israel and families from both the boys and girls schools of the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (The DRS and SKA Yeshivas).

Pictured with the 17 students from Rome, Italy’s Renzo Levi Yeshiva are (left to right): Nan Shapiro, Director, International Student Relations, North American Board of Rabbis, Center front: Rabbi Amedeo Spagnoletto, Chair of Jewish Studies at Renzo Levi Yeshiva, Sofer and Spiritual Leader of Rome’s Jewish Community and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, Spiritual Leader, Temple Israel of Lawrence

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